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..., and it features superior performance, availability, and affordability. Installation Guide Welcome. then, restart the server. For detailed information about your server. System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 Type 7141 Start the server. Yes Use the IBM ServerGuide program to the Server Support flow chart on the reverse side of this page. Go to http://www...
..., and it features superior performance, availability, and affordability. Installation Guide Welcome. then, restart the server. For detailed information about your server. System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 Type 7141 Start the server. Yes Use the IBM ServerGuide program to the Server Support flow chart on the reverse side of this page. Go to http://www...
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.../services/sl/products/ or view support telephone numbers at http://www.ibm.com/planetwide/. You can download firmware from http://www.ibm.com/systems/ support/. Hardware Hardware or Software software problem? Yes Is the problem solved? Register the server. No Check all cables for loose connections and verify... and the action to take. Go to the latest level. Yes Is the problem No solved? No Update the firmware to http://www.ibm.com/support/mysupport/. No See the troubleshooting information that all optional devices you installed are on the ServerProven list at http://www...
.../services/sl/products/ or view support telephone numbers at http://www.ibm.com/planetwide/. You can download firmware from http://www.ibm.com/systems/ support/. Hardware Hardware or Software software problem? Yes Is the problem solved? Register the server. No Check all cables for loose connections and verify... and the action to take. Go to the latest level. Yes Is the problem No solved? No Update the firmware to http://www.ibm.com/support/mysupport/. No See the troubleshooting information that all optional devices you installed are on the ServerProven list at http://www...
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US Government Users Restricted Rights - Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in "Notices" on page 67. First Edition (November 2007) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2007. Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp. All rights reserved.
US Government Users Restricted Rights - Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in "Notices" on page 67. First Edition (November 2007) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2007. Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp. All rights reserved.
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... cables 27 Updating the server configuration 27 Chapter 3. Installing optional devices 9 Installation guidelines 9 System reliability guidelines 10 Working inside the server with the power on the server 33 Turning off the server 34 Chapter 4. ... 46 Intermittent problems 47 USB keyboard, mouse, or pointing-device problems 47 Memory problems 48 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2007 iii Contents Safety v Chapter 1. Introduction 1 The IBM System x Documentation CD 2 Hardware and software requirements 2 Using the Documentation Browser 2 Notices and statements in this...
... cables 27 Updating the server configuration 27 Chapter 3. Installing optional devices 9 Installation guidelines 9 System reliability guidelines 10 Working inside the server with the power on the server 33 Turning off the server 34 Chapter 4. ... 46 Intermittent problems 47 USB keyboard, mouse, or pointing-device problems 47 Memory problems 48 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2007 iii Contents Safety v Chapter 1. Introduction 1 The IBM System x Documentation CD 2 Hardware and software requirements 2 Using the Documentation Browser 2 Notices and statements in this...
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... Getting help and information from the World Wide Web 65 Software service and support 66 Hardware service and support 66 IBM Taiwan product service 66 Notices 67 Trademarks 67 Important notes 68 Product recycling and disposal 69 Battery return program 70 ... Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement . . . 73 Korean Class A warning statement 74 Index 75 iv IBM System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 Type 7141: Installation Guide Microprocessor problems 49 Monitor problems 49 Optional-device problems 52 Power problems 53 Serial-device problems 54 ServerGuide...
... Getting help and information from the World Wide Web 65 Software service and support 66 Hardware service and support 66 IBM Taiwan product service 66 Notices 67 Trademarks 67 Important notes 68 Product recycling and disposal 69 Battery return program 70 ... Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement . . . 73 Korean Class A warning statement 74 Index 75 iv IBM System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 Type 7141: Installation Guide Microprocessor problems 49 Monitor problems 49 Optional-device problems 52 Power problems 53 Serial-device problems 54 ServerGuide...
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... in the Safety Information document. For example, if a caution statement is labeled with the server or optional device before you install the device. vi IBM System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 Type 7141: Installation Guide Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad. Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten...
... in the Safety Information document. For example, if a caution statement is labeled with the server or optional device before you install the device. vi IBM System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 Type 7141: Installation Guide Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad. Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten...
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... outlet. 3. Safety vii Remove all cables from devices. v Never turn on this product or attached devices. Turn everything OFF. 2. v Disconnect the attached power cords, telecommunications systems, networks, and modems before you open the device covers, unless instructed otherwise in the following table when installing, moving, or opening covers on any equipment...
... outlet. 3. Safety vii Remove all cables from devices. v Never turn on this product or attached devices. Turn everything OFF. 2. v Disconnect the attached power cords, telecommunications systems, networks, and modems before you open the device covers, unless instructed otherwise in the following table when installing, moving, or opening covers on any equipment...
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... system has a module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with optical instruments, and avoid direct exposure to more than 100°C (212°F) v Repair or disassemble Dispose of procedures other than those specified herein might result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. Statement 2: CAUTION: When replacing the lithium battery, use only IBM... covers of . DANGER Some laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser diode. Note the following : v Do not remove the covers. viii IBM System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 Type 7141: Installation Guide
... system has a module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with optical instruments, and avoid direct exposure to more than 100°C (212°F) v Repair or disassemble Dispose of procedures other than those specified herein might result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. Statement 2: CAUTION: When replacing the lithium battery, use only IBM... covers of . DANGER Some laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser diode. Note the following : v Do not remove the covers. viii IBM System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 Type 7141: Installation Guide
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To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source. 2 1 Safety ix Statement 5: ≥ 55 kg (121.2 lb) CAUTION: The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. Statement 4: ≥ 18 kg (39.7 lb) ≥ 32 kg (70.5 lb) CAUTION: Use safe practices when lifting. The device also might have more than one power cord.
To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source. 2 1 Safety ix Statement 5: ≥ 55 kg (121.2 lb) CAUTION: The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. Statement 4: ≥ 18 kg (39.7 lb) ≥ 32 kg (70.5 lb) CAUTION: Use safe practices when lifting. The device also might have more than one power cord.
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There are present inside these parts, contact a service technician. x IBM System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 Type 7141: Installation Guide Statement 26: CAUTION: Do not place any object on a power supply or any component that has the following label attached. Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are no serviceable parts inside any part that has this label attached. If you suspect a problem with one of rack-mounted devices. Statement 8: CAUTION: Never remove the cover on top of these components. Statement 27: CAUTION: Hazardous moving parts are nearby.
There are present inside these parts, contact a service technician. x IBM System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 Type 7141: Installation Guide Statement 26: CAUTION: Do not place any object on a power supply or any component that has the following label attached. Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are no serviceable parts inside any part that has this label attached. If you suspect a problem with one of rack-mounted devices. Statement 8: CAUTION: Never remove the cover on top of these components. Statement 27: CAUTION: Hazardous moving parts are nearby.
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... table. The server might vary slightly from the IBM Web site. Product name Machine type Model number Serial number IBM System x3850 M2 or System x3950 M2 server 7141 The model number and serial number are made periodically to the IBM Web site. Record information about the server and ...other at http://www.ibm.com/systems/x/. The server comes with the server, ...
... table. The server might vary slightly from the IBM Web site. Product name Machine type Model number Serial number IBM System x3850 M2 or System x3950 M2 server 7141 The model number and serial number are made periodically to the IBM Web site. Record information about the server and ...other at http://www.ibm.com/systems/x/. The server comes with the server, ...
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...If Autostart is enabled, insert the CD into the CD or DVD drive. The Documentation Browser starts automatically. 2 IBM System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 Type 7141: Installation Guide If a document is displayed. The Documentation Browser automatically detects the regional settings in your server...in Portable Document Format (PDF) and includes the IBM Documentation Browser to help you find information quickly. The IBM System x Documentation CD The IBM System x Documentation CD contains documentation for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. See ...
...If Autostart is enabled, insert the CD into the CD or DVD drive. The Documentation Browser starts automatically. 2 IBM System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 Type 7141: Installation Guide If a document is displayed. The Documentation Browser automatically detects the regional settings in your server...in Portable Document Format (PDF) and includes the IBM Documentation Browser to help you find information quickly. The IBM System x Documentation CD The IBM System x Documentation CD contains documentation for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. See ...
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...all the documents, type a word or word string in the Safety Information document. Click Help for detailed information about using a Windows operating system, insert the CD into the CD or DVD drive; An attention notice is numbered for the server. In the Open field, type e:\win32...The following command from the /mnt/cdrom directory: sh runlinux.sh Select the server from the Product menu. A caution statement is on the IBM System x Documentation CD. If you are also in the multilingual Safety Information document, which the word or word string appears are using the Documentation ...
...all the documents, type a word or word string in the Safety Information document. Click Help for detailed information about using a Windows operating system, insert the CD into the CD or DVD drive; An attention notice is numbered for the server. In the Open field, type e:\win32...The following command from the /mnt/cdrom directory: sh runlinux.sh Select the server from the Product menu. A caution statement is on the IBM System x Documentation CD. If you are also in the multilingual Safety Information document, which the word or word string appears are using the Documentation ...
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Racks are marked in vertical increments of computers will operate. 4 IBM System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 Type 7141: Installation Guide These levels were measured in controlled acoustical environments according to as a unit, or "U." Notes: 1. Features and specifications The following information is ...
Racks are marked in vertical increments of computers will operate. 4 IBM System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 Type 7141: Installation Guide These levels were measured in controlled acoustical environments according to as a unit, or "U." Notes: 1. Features and specifications The following information is ...
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...standard on some models only) Expansion slots: Seven PCI Express x8 (half-length) slots: v Five non-hot-swap v Two hot-swap Upgradeable microcode: System BIOS, FPGA, diagnostics, service processor, BMC, and SAS microcode Power supply: v Standard: Two dual-rated power supplies - 1440 watts at 220 V...Weight: approximately 43.1 kg (95 lb) when fully configured or 31.75 kg (70 lb) minimum Integrated functions: v Baseboard management controller v IBM EXA-4 chip set with RAID capabilities v Support for up to four microprocessors Note: Use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to 80% Heat output:...
...standard on some models only) Expansion slots: Seven PCI Express x8 (half-length) slots: v Five non-hot-swap v Two hot-swap Upgradeable microcode: System BIOS, FPGA, diagnostics, service processor, BMC, and SAS microcode Power supply: v Standard: Two dual-rated power supplies - 1440 watts at 220 V...Weight: approximately 43.1 kg (95 lb) when fully configured or 31.75 kg (70 lb) minimum Integrated functions: v Baseboard management controller v IBM EXA-4 chip set with RAID capabilities v Support for up to four microprocessors Note: Use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to 80% Heat output:...
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... component can be hot-swapped, which means that if the server and operating system support hot-swap capability, you can remove or install the component while the server is running. (Orange can grip the component to remove it from or install it in the server. 6 IBM System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 Type 7141: Installation Guide
... component can be hot-swapped, which means that if the server and operating system support hot-swap capability, you can remove or install the component while the server is running. (Orange can grip the component to remove it from or install it in the server. 6 IBM System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 Type 7141: Installation Guide
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Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware. Power backplane Fan (92 mm) Heat sink DIMM Memory card VRM Fan (120 mm) Fan cage Memory card guide Heat-sink blank Microprocessor Microprocessor board SAS hard disk drive backplane Media hood EIA mounting bracket (left) DVD interposer card DVD drive Hard disk drive filler Chassis Media hood air baffle EIA mounting bracket (right) Bezel Operator information panel Front USB Hard disk drive Chapter 1. Introduction 7
Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware. Power backplane Fan (92 mm) Heat sink DIMM Memory card VRM Fan (120 mm) Fan cage Memory card guide Heat-sink blank Microprocessor Microprocessor board SAS hard disk drive backplane Media hood EIA mounting bracket (left) DVD interposer card DVD drive Hard disk drive filler Chassis Media hood air baffle EIA mounting bracket (right) Bezel Operator information panel Front USB Hard disk drive Chapter 1. Introduction 7
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Remote Supervisor Adapter II PCI divider with battery holder ServeRAID-MR10k controller and battery Hot-swap power supply Top cover Adapter-retention bracket PCI divider PCI switch-card assembly I/O board shuttle assembly 8 IBM System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 Type 7141: Installation Guide
Remote Supervisor Adapter II PCI divider with battery holder ServeRAID-MR10k controller and battery Hot-swap power supply Top cover Adapter-retention bracket PCI divider PCI switch-card assembly I/O board shuttle assembly 8 IBM System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 Type 7141: Installation Guide
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... server, take the opportunity to function at http:// publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/toolsctr/v1r0/index.jsp. Click System x3850 M2 or System x3950 M2 to lift a heavy object, observe the following steps. Start the server, and make sure that the operating system starts, if an operating system is installed, or that a 19990305 error code is displayed, indicating...
... server, take the opportunity to function at http:// publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/toolsctr/v1r0/index.jsp. Click System x3850 M2 or System x3950 M2 to lift a heavy object, observe the following steps. Start the server, and make sure that the operating system starts, if an operating system is installed, or that a 19990305 error code is displayed, indicating...