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... for buying an IBM server. Your server is ready to the Server Support flow chart on the reverse side of this page. System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 Type 7141 Start the server. Thank you for instructions: http://www.ibm.com/ systems/support/ Yes Install applications, such as IBM systems management software and IBM ServeRAID programs The server is based on the IBM System x Documentation CD. then...
... for buying an IBM server. Your server is ready to the Server Support flow chart on the reverse side of this page. System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 Type 7141 Start the server. Thank you for instructions: http://www.ibm.com/ systems/support/ Yes Install applications, such as IBM systems management software and IBM ServeRAID programs The server is based on the IBM System x Documentation CD. then...
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.../. You can download firmware from http://www.ibm.com/systems/ support/. Yes Is the problem No solved? View support telephone numbers at http://www.ibm.com/planetwide/. Go to the latest level. Is the problem Yes solved? Yes Is the problem solved? Server Support Yes Is the server working correctly? No Update the firmware to...
.../. You can download firmware from http://www.ibm.com/systems/ support/. Yes Is the problem No solved? View support telephone numbers at http://www.ibm.com/planetwide/. Go to the latest level. Is the problem Yes solved? Yes Is the problem solved? Server Support Yes Is the server working correctly? No Update the firmware to...
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... program 38 Chapter 5. 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. Solving problems 41 Diagnostic tools overview 41 POST...controller 23 Installing an adapter 24 Completing the installation 26 Connecting the cables 27 Updating the server configuration 27 Chapter 3. Updating IBM Director 39 Chapter 6. Introduction 1 The IBM System x Documentation CD 2 Hardware and software requirements 2 Using the Documentation Browser 2 Notices ...
... program 38 Chapter 5. 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. Solving problems 41 Diagnostic tools overview 41 POST...controller 23 Installing an adapter 24 Completing the installation 26 Connecting the cables 27 Updating the server configuration 27 Chapter 3. Updating IBM Director 39 Chapter 6. Introduction 1 The IBM System x Documentation CD 2 Hardware and software requirements 2 Using the Documentation Browser 2 Notices ...
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This number is used to read all caution and danger statements in the Safety Information document under "Statement 1." vi IBM System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 Type 7141: Installation Guide Be sure to cross reference an English-language caution or danger statement with a number. Antes de instalar...Read any additional safety information that caution statement are in this document is labeled "Statement 1," translations for that comes with the server or optional device before you install the device. Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten.
This number is used to read all caution and danger statements in the Safety Information document under "Statement 1." vi IBM System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 Type 7141: Installation Guide Be sure to cross reference an English-language caution or danger statement with a number. Antes de instalar...Read any additional safety information that caution statement are in this document is labeled "Statement 1," translations for that comes with the server or optional device before you install the device. Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten.
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..., install device drivers, and install the operating system. 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 in the following illustration. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2007 1 You can obtain up your IBM® System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 Type 7141 server and basic instructions for locating firmware and...
..., install device drivers, and install the operating system. 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 in the following illustration. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2007 1 You can obtain up your IBM® System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 Type 7141 server and basic instructions for locating firmware and...
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... into the CD or DVD drive. The Documentation Browser starts automatically. 2 IBM System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 Type 7141: Installation Guide Hardware and software requirements The IBM System x Documentation CD requires the following procedures to help you find information quickly. See the Rack Installation Instructions document for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/.
... into the CD or DVD drive. The Documentation Browser starts automatically. 2 IBM System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 Type 7141: Installation Guide Hardware and software requirements The IBM System x Documentation CD requires the following procedures to help you find information quickly. See the Rack Installation Instructions document for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/.
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...to use the Acrobat search function, or press Alt+F to programs, devices, or data. v If Autostart is disabled or is on the IBM System x Documentation CD. v Important: These notices provide information or advice that can be potentially hazardous to view the selected document or documents in the...caution and danger statements in the multilingual Safety Information document, which is not enabled for the server. The following command from the /mnt/cdrom directory: sh runlinux.sh Select the server from the Product menu. Click the plus sign (+) indicates each folder or document that ...
...to use the Acrobat search function, or press Alt+F to programs, devices, or data. v If Autostart is disabled or is on the IBM System x Documentation CD. v Important: These notices provide information or advice that can be potentially hazardous to view the selected document or documents in the...caution and danger statements in the multilingual Safety Information document, which is not enabled for the server. The following command from the /mnt/cdrom directory: sh runlinux.sh Select the server from the Product menu. Click the plus sign (+) indicates each folder or document that ...
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... as a unit, or "U." Notes: 1. The declared sound-power levels indicate an upper limit, below which a large number of the server. Racks are in a given location might not apply. A 1-U-high device is referred to the procedures specified by the American National Standards ... information is a summary of the features and specifications of computers will operate. 4 IBM System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 Type 7141: Installation Guide Power consumption and heat output vary depending on the server model, some features might not be available, or some specifications might exceed the average...
... as a unit, or "U." Notes: 1. The declared sound-power levels indicate an upper limit, below which a large number of the server. Racks are in a given location might not apply. A 1-U-high device is referred to the procedures specified by the American National Standards ... information is a summary of the features and specifications of computers will operate. 4 IBM System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 Type 7141: Installation Guide Power consumption and heat output vary depending on the server model, some features might not be available, or some specifications might exceed the average...
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... Remote Supervisor Adapter II v Light path diagnostics v Six Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports (2.0) - If the server has a dual-core microprocessor, at 220 V ac only, with two power supplies Size: v 4U v Height...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...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 ...
... Remote Supervisor Adapter II v Light path diagnostics v Six Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports (2.0) - If the server has a dual-core microprocessor, at 220 V ac only, with two power supplies Size: v 4U v Height...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...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 ...
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... label on or near a component indicates that the 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 also indicate touch points on hot-swap components.) See the instructions for removing... for any additional procedures that you might have to perform before you 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
... label on or near a component indicates that the 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 also indicate touch points on hot-swap components.) See the instructions for removing... for any additional procedures that you might have to perform before you 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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...procedure might vary slightly from what is described in the server. Installing optional devices This chapter provides basic instructions for your back, lift by standing or by pushing up IBM server hardware. Click System x3850 M2 or System x3950 M2 to download and apply the most recent firmware updates.... Chapter 2. If you need more detailed instructions, see the System x and xSeries Tools Center at maximum levels of...
...procedure might vary slightly from what is described in the server. Installing optional devices This chapter provides basic instructions for your back, lift by standing or by pushing up IBM server hardware. Click System x3850 M2 or System x3950 M2 to download and apply the most recent firmware updates.... Chapter 2. If you need more detailed instructions, see the System x and xSeries Tools Center at maximum levels of...
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...you can be hot-swapped, which might damage server components. v Microprocessor socket 2 always contains either a heat-sink blank or a microprocessor and heat sink. v There is designed to hang inside the server. 10 IBM System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 Type 7141: Installation Guide v Have a small... flat-blade screwdriver available. do not have to perform before you work properly. The server supports hot-swap devices and is adequate space around...
...you can be hot-swapped, which might damage server components. v Microprocessor socket 2 always contains either a heat-sink blank or a microprocessor and heat sink. v There is designed to hang inside the server. 10 IBM System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 Type 7141: Installation Guide v Have a small... flat-blade screwdriver available. do not have to perform before you work properly. The server supports hot-swap devices and is adequate space around...
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...devices. v Do not leave the device where others can damage the server and other grounding system when you lean over it by its edges or its frame. Do not place the device on the server cover or on the outside of the server for at least 2 seconds. v Take additional care when you .... Installing optional devices 11 To reduce the possibility of a grounding system is necessary to an unpainted metal part on a metal surface. ...
...devices. v Do not leave the device where others can damage the server and other grounding system when you lean over it by its edges or its frame. Do not place the device on the server cover or on the outside of the server for at least 2 seconds. v Take additional care when you .... Installing optional devices 11 To reduce the possibility of a grounding system is necessary to an unpainted metal part on a metal surface. ...
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.... 12 IBM System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 Type 7141: Installation Guide then, install the hard disk drive into the hot-swap bay. If the amber hard disk drive status LED for a drive is lit continuously, that drive is being accessed. If you have other grounding system when you turn on might cause the server to halt...
.... 12 IBM System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 Type 7141: Installation Guide then, install the hard disk drive into the hot-swap bay. If the amber hard disk drive status LED for a drive is lit continuously, that drive is being accessed. If you have other grounding system when you turn on might cause the server to halt...
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See the User's Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD for the server to use memory mirroring and memory scrubbing. DIMM 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 3 DIMM 4 ...additional DIMMs on a memory card, be installed for additional information. For detailed information about configuring the server and using the Configuration/Setup Utility program. v To use the hot-add and hot-swap memory ...features, you must consider when you must reconfigure the server by using these features, see the User's Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD. v At least one memory card with one pair ...
See the User's Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD for the server to use memory mirroring and memory scrubbing. DIMM 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 3 DIMM 4 ...additional DIMMs on a memory card, be installed for additional information. For detailed information about configuring the server and using the Configuration/Setup Utility program. v To use the hot-add and hot-swap memory ...features, you must consider when you must reconfigure the server by using these features, see the User's Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD. v At least one memory card with one pair ...
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... the defective DIMM. then, remove and replace the DIMM. The following illustration shows the LEDs that there is detected, light path diagnostics will light the system-error LED on each memory power bus. Table 4. Installing optional devices 15 If a problem with a DIMM is a problem and guiding you can hot-replace one...
... the defective DIMM. then, remove and replace the DIMM. The following illustration shows the LEDs that there is detected, light path diagnostics will light the system-error LED on each memory power bus. Table 4. Installing optional devices 15 If a problem with a DIMM is a problem and guiding you can hot-replace one...
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...are opened. Memory card/DIMM error LED: When this LED is lit, it indicates that the memory hot-swap enabled LED is lit. 16 IBM System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 Type 7141: Installation Guide Memory card power LED: When this LED is off, it indicates that power is removed from the card and that... Memory hot-swap enabled LED: When this LED is lit, it indicates that you can remove the memory card and replace a failed DIMM. Remove the server cover. 4. Read the safety information that begins on page v and "Installation guidelines" on page 9. 2. If you are not hot-swapping a DIMM, turn off...
...are opened. Memory card/DIMM error LED: When this LED is lit, it indicates that the memory hot-swap enabled LED is lit. 16 IBM System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 Type 7141: Installation Guide Memory card power LED: When this LED is off, it indicates that power is removed from the card and that... Memory hot-swap enabled LED: When this LED is lit, it indicates that you can remove the memory card and replace a failed DIMM. Remove the server cover. 4. Read the safety information that begins on page v and "Installation guidelines" on page 9. 2. If you are not hot-swapping a DIMM, turn off...
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... card on a flat, static-protective surface, with the slot. Touch the static-protective package that contains the DIMM to any components or structures inside the server. 5. b. Installing optional devices 17 Turn the DIMM so that the memory port power LED is off before you hold the retention levers open and close... DIMM connectors facing up. Release latch Attention: When you move the memory card, do not allow it to touch any unpainted metal surface on the server. Attention: To avoid loss of the server. 6. Remove the memory card: a.
... card on a flat, static-protective surface, with the slot. Touch the static-protective package that contains the DIMM to any components or structures inside the server. 5. b. Installing optional devices 17 Turn the DIMM so that the memory port power LED is off before you hold the retention levers open and close... DIMM connectors facing up. Release latch Attention: When you move the memory card, do not allow it to touch any unpainted metal surface on the server. Attention: To avoid loss of the server. 6. Remove the memory card: a.
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...install a memory card, complete the following steps: 1. Read the safety information that the retention levers on the microprocessor board. 5. Remove the server cover. Installing a memory card At least one memory card with one end of the memory card are not hot-adding the memory card, ...turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords and all external cables as necessary to install or remove, do not allow it . Firmly press one pair of the DIMM connector. Otherwise, go to the locked position. 18 IBM System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 Type 7141: ...
...install a memory card, complete the following steps: 1. Read the safety information that the retention levers on the microprocessor board. 5. Remove the server cover. Installing a memory card At least one memory card with one end of the memory card are not hot-adding the memory card, ...turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords and all external cables as necessary to install or remove, do not allow it . Firmly press one pair of the DIMM connector. Otherwise, go to the locked position. 18 IBM System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 Type 7141: ...
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Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords and all external cables as necessary to the fully open position. 20 IBM System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 Type 7141: Installation Guide Fan 4 Fan 1 V R M 3 CPU 3 Fan 5 Fan 2 CPU 4 Fan 6 Fan 3 V R M 4 Memory Cards V R 1 2M 1 CPU 1 CPU 2 V R Memory Cards M3 4 2 2. To install an additional...-sensitive devices, take precautions to avoid damage from static electricity. Microprocessor socket 2 must always be installed between microprocessor socket 1 and socket 2. Remove the server cover and bezel.
Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords and all external cables as necessary to the fully open position. 20 IBM System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 Type 7141: Installation Guide Fan 4 Fan 1 V R M 3 CPU 3 Fan 5 Fan 2 CPU 4 Fan 6 Fan 3 V R M 4 Memory Cards V R 1 2M 1 CPU 1 CPU 2 V R Memory Cards M3 4 2 2. To install an additional...-sensitive devices, take precautions to avoid damage from static electricity. Microprocessor socket 2 must always be installed between microprocessor socket 1 and socket 2. Remove the server cover and bezel.