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...configuration 49 Chapter 3. The System x3850 server 1 Related documentation 1 Notices and statements in this document 2 Features and specifications 3 What your operating system without ServerGuide 59 Using the Boot Menu program 59 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006 iii Configuring ... and Installation CD 57 ServerGuide features 58 Setup and configuration overview 58 Typical operating-system installation 59 Installing your server offers 4 Reliability, availability, and serviceability 6 IBM Director 7 The UpdateXpress program 7 Server controls, connectors, LEDs, and power 8...
...configuration 49 Chapter 3. The System x3850 server 1 Related documentation 1 Notices and statements in this document 2 Features and specifications 3 What your operating system without ServerGuide 59 Using the Boot Menu program 59 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006 iii Configuring ... and Installation CD 57 ServerGuide features 58 Setup and configuration overview 58 Typical operating-system installation 59 Installing your server offers 4 Reliability, availability, and serviceability 6 IBM Director 7 The UpdateXpress program 7 Server controls, connectors, LEDs, and power 8...
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...ac v Approximate input kilovolt-amperes (kVA): - One on : 8% to as a unit, or "U." The System x3850 server 3 Table 1. altitude: 0 to 2133 m (7000 ft.) v Humidity: - Server on front of ...memory and I/O controller - Minimum: 200 V ac Integrated functions: v Baseboard management controller v IBM EXA-32 Chipset with ISO v Serial connector 9296. Minimum: 0.08 kVA - Gigabit Ethernet...given location might not apply. Depending on server model, expandable to 95°F); Features and specifications Microprocessor: v Intel® Xeon™ v 1 MB Level-2 cache v 667 MHz ...
...ac v Approximate input kilovolt-amperes (kVA): - One on : 8% to as a unit, or "U." The System x3850 server 3 Table 1. altitude: 0 to 2133 m (7000 ft.) v Humidity: - Server on front of ...memory and I/O controller - Minimum: 200 V ac Integrated functions: v Baseboard management controller v IBM EXA-32 Chipset with ISO v Serial connector 9296. Minimum: 0.08 kVA - Gigabit Ethernet...given location might not apply. Depending on server model, expandable to 95°F); Features and specifications Microprocessor: v Intel® Xeon™ v 1 MB Level-2 cache v 667 MHz ...
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... This enables you can view them using IBM Director. The server supports up to a redundant Ethernet connection. v Large data-storage capacity and hot-swap capability The server supports up to specific software application programs and hardware configurations. The Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine also provides system monitoring, event recording, and dial-out ... Gigabit Ethernet controller, which provide redundant power for many server configurations. For more information, including the required levels of independent disks (RAID) configurations. The System x3850 server 5
... This enables you can view them using IBM Director. The server supports up to a redundant Ethernet connection. v Large data-storage capacity and hot-swap capability The server supports up to specific software application programs and hardware configurations. The Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine also provides system monitoring, event recording, and dial-out ... Gigabit Ethernet controller, which provide redundant power for many server configurations. For more information, including the required levels of independent disks (RAID) configurations. The System x3850 server 5
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...or close a latch, and so on. v Blue on a component indicates touch points, where you remove or install the component. 20 IBM System x3850 Type 8864: User's Guide v If you must turn off the server before you can stand safely without slipping. - v Back up with the power...component or an orange label on hot-swap components.) See the instructions for removing or installing a specific hot-swap component for any known issues are working correctly, see the System x and xSeries Tools Center at maximum levels of properly grounded electrical outlets for diagnostic information. Use...
...or close a latch, and so on. v Blue on a component indicates touch points, where you remove or install the component. 20 IBM System x3850 Type 8864: User's Guide v If you must turn off the server before you can stand safely without slipping. - v Back up with the power...component or an orange label on hot-swap components.) See the instructions for removing or installing a specific hot-swap component for any known issues are working correctly, see the System x and xSeries Tools Center at maximum levels of properly grounded electrical outlets for diagnostic information. Use...
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... one pair of DIMMs on each memory card must be at least one pair of DIMMs installed for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/ eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. Primary memory card installation sequence Memory card order Memory card First 1 Second 2 Third 3 Fourth...DIMM pair 1 and 3 2 and 4 1 and 3 2 and 4 1 and 3 2 and 4 32 IBM System x3850 Type 8864: User's Guide Memory module The following tables, depending on which memory configuration you want to use. You must install at least one memory card with the latest PC2-3200 SDRAM Registered DIMM specifications.
... one pair of DIMMs on each memory card must be at least one pair of DIMMs installed for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/ eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. Primary memory card installation sequence Memory card order Memory card First 1 Second 2 Third 3 Fourth...DIMM pair 1 and 3 2 and 4 1 and 3 2 and 4 1 and 3 2 and 4 32 IBM System x3850 Type 8864: User's Guide Memory module The following tables, depending on which memory configuration you want to use. You must install at least one memory card with the latest PC2-3200 SDRAM Registered DIMM specifications.
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...the microprocessor to determine whether you handle static-sensitive devices, take precautions to determine the specific type of microprocessor in the server. v Obtain an SMP-capable operating system. For a list of BIOS code for your server, see "Handling static-sensitive devices... b. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords. For details about handling these devices, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/support/xseries/index.html. v When installing additional microprocessors, populate the microprocessor connectors in the following illustration. 1 2...
...the microprocessor to determine whether you handle static-sensitive devices, take precautions to determine the specific type of microprocessor in the server. v Obtain an SMP-capable operating system. For a list of BIOS code for your server, see "Handling static-sensitive devices... b. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords. For details about handling these devices, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/support/xseries/index.html. v When installing additional microprocessors, populate the microprocessor connectors in the following illustration. 1 2...
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... of the server. If you are then unable to turn off the server, see the Intelligent Platform Management Interface Specification (IPMI Specification), version 2.0, available at http://www.intel.com. The baseboard management controller also provides the following remote server management ... other management functions. v Banner Message Timeout Select this choice to use Wake on the IBM System x Documentation CD. Installing and using an Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) aware operating system, such as a script. You can select Ctrl+S (default), or Ctrl+B. For more...
... of the server. If you are then unable to turn off the server, see the Intelligent Platform Management Interface Specification (IPMI Specification), version 2.0, available at http://www.intel.com. The baseboard management controller also provides the following remote server management ... other management functions. v Banner Message Timeout Select this choice to use Wake on the IBM System x Documentation CD. Installing and using an Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) aware operating system, such as a script. You can select Ctrl+S (default), or Ctrl+B. For more...
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... you to perform these procedures. Add the following line to enable SOL sessions for your specific Linux operating-system type for SOL operation when using the Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES 2.1 operating system, complete the following lines between the two image= sections: # This will allow you ... label=linux-Interact initrd=/boot/initrd-2.4.9-e.12smp.img read-only Chapter 3. then, press Enter. You must be different for your Linux operating system. Add the following steps: 1. Add the following steps. Comment out the message=/boot/message line by adding a # at the beginning...
... you to perform these procedures. Add the following line to enable SOL sessions for your specific Linux operating-system type for SOL operation when using the Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES 2.1 operating system, complete the following lines between the two image= sections: # This will allow you ... label=linux-Interact initrd=/boot/initrd-2.4.9-e.12smp.img read-only Chapter 3. then, press Enter. You must be different for your Linux operating system. Add the following steps: 1. Add the following steps. Comment out the message=/boot/message line by adding a # at the beginning...
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... Manager tree, click the controller. 2. Click the icon to add the drives to the array. 6. Click the Spares tab. 74 IBM System x3850 Type 8864: User's Guide However, to perform an initial RAID configuration on the server, you can run ServeRAID Manager in the ServeRAID Manager tree into... select the two physical drives that adapter to view or change the configuration, click Modify arrays. 5. Click Next. For information about a specific object in the "Configuration summary" window. If you select custom configuration, you can configure the controller before you want to group into the...
... Manager tree, click the controller. 2. Click the icon to add the drives to the array. 6. Click the Spares tab. 74 IBM System x3850 Type 8864: User's Guide However, to perform an initial RAID configuration on the server, you can run ServeRAID Manager in the ServeRAID Manager tree into... select the two physical drives that adapter to view or change the configuration, click Modify arrays. 5. Click Next. For information about a specific object in the "Configuration summary" window. If you select custom configuration, you can configure the controller before you want to group into the...
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... 4, 51 using 57 serviceability 6 setup with ServerGuide 58 size 3 slots 3 SMP 5 SP Ethernet 10/100 activity LED 10 SP Ethernet 10/100 link LED 10 specifications 3 statements and notices 2 symmetric multiprocessing 5 system reliability guidelines 21 system-error LED 9 systems management 4, 5, 7 T table features and specifications 3 I/O board jumpers 16 Index 85
... 4, 51 using 57 serviceability 6 setup with ServerGuide 58 size 3 slots 3 SMP 5 SP Ethernet 10/100 activity LED 10 SP Ethernet 10/100 link LED 10 specifications 3 statements and notices 2 symmetric multiprocessing 5 system reliability guidelines 21 system-error LED 9 systems management 4, 5, 7 T table features and specifications 3 I/O board jumpers 16 Index 85
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Introduction 1 Related documentation 1 Notices and statements in this document 2 Features and specifications 3 Server controls, LEDs, and connectors 4 Front view 4 Rear view 6 System-board layouts 8 I /O board 49 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006 iii Contents Safety vii Guidelines for trained service technicians viii Inspecting for unsafe conditions viii Guidelines for ...-board connectors and LEDs 10 PCI board connectors 10 PCI board LEDs 11 SAS-backplane connectors 11 Chapter 2. Parts listing, Type 8864 23 Server replaceable units 24 Power cords 26 Chapter 4.
Introduction 1 Related documentation 1 Notices and statements in this document 2 Features and specifications 3 Server controls, LEDs, and connectors 4 Front view 4 Rear view 6 System-board layouts 8 I /O board 49 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006 iii Contents Safety vii Guidelines for trained service technicians viii Inspecting for unsafe conditions viii Guidelines for ...-board connectors and LEDs 10 PCI board connectors 10 PCI board LEDs 11 SAS-backplane connectors 11 Chapter 2. Parts listing, Type 8864 23 Server replaceable units 24 Power cords 26 Chapter 4.
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... card containing two pairs of 4.45 cm (1.75 inches). Introduction 3 Minimum: 0.08 kVA - Features and specifications Microprocessor: v Intel® Xeon™ v 1 MB Level-2 cache v 667 MHz front-side bus ...and speed of server - Minimum: 200 V ac Integrated functions: v Baseboard management controller v IBM EXA-32 Chipset with ISO v Serial connector 9296. Gigabit Ethernet controllers 2. SVGA compatible the...-plug slots v Two PCI-X 2.0 hot-plug 266 MHz/64-bit slots Upgradeable microcode: System BIOS, diagnostics, service processor, BMC, and SAS microcode Power supply: v Standard: One ...
... card containing two pairs of 4.45 cm (1.75 inches). Introduction 3 Minimum: 0.08 kVA - Features and specifications Microprocessor: v Intel® Xeon™ v 1 MB Level-2 cache v 667 MHz front-side bus ...and speed of server - Minimum: 200 V ac Integrated functions: v Baseboard management controller v IBM EXA-32 Chipset with ISO v Serial connector 9296. Gigabit Ethernet controllers 2. SVGA compatible the...-plug slots v Two PCI-X 2.0 hot-plug 266 MHz/64-bit slots Upgradeable microcode: System BIOS, diagnostics, service processor, BMC, and SAS microcode Power supply: v Standard: One ...
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... board. v Ethernet firmware is stored in ROM on the baseboard management controller on a CD. The UpdateXpress program is stored in your IBM server. v Major components contain VPD code. Configuring the server The ServerGuide™ Setup and Installation CD provides software setup tools and installation.... Use this CD during the BIOS code update procedure. v BIOS code and the diagnostics programs are specifically designed for most IBM System x and xSeries servers and server options. Chapter 2. v SAS firmware is available for your server and installs available updates...
... board. v Ethernet firmware is stored in ROM on the baseboard management controller on a CD. The UpdateXpress program is stored in your IBM server. v Major components contain VPD code. Configuring the server The ServerGuide™ Setup and Installation CD provides software setup tools and installation.... Use this CD during the BIOS code update procedure. v BIOS code and the diagnostics programs are specifically designed for most IBM System x and xSeries servers and server options. Chapter 2. v SAS firmware is available for your server and installs available updates...
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... and CSA-certified cord set should have the appropriate safety approvals for a specific country or region are listed by Underwriter's Laboratories (UL) and certified by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA). IBM power cords for the country in length and a tandem blade, grounding-type...AWG, Type SVT or SJT, three-conductor cord, a maximum of 15 feet in that country or region. Table 3. IBM power cords used in these countries and regions China Australia, Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea 26 IBM System x3850 Type 8864: Problem Determination and Service Guide
... and CSA-certified cord set should have the appropriate safety approvals for a specific country or region are listed by Underwriter's Laboratories (UL) and certified by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA). IBM power cords for the country in length and a tandem blade, grounding-type...AWG, Type SVT or SJT, three-conductor cord, a maximum of 15 feet in that country or region. Table 3. IBM power cords used in these countries and regions China Australia, Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea 26 IBM System x3850 Type 8864: Problem Determination and Service Guide
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... while the server is powered-on hot-swap components.) See the instructions for removing or installing a specific hot-swap component for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. Do not place objects in it in your back, lift ... than 30 minutes) with your leg muscles. v You have to overheat. Working inside the server with optional adapters. v Blue on . 30 IBM System x3850 Type 8864: Problem Determination and Service Guide v Microprocessor socket 2 always contains either a microprocessor baffle or a microprocessor and heat sink. v When you are ...
... while the server is powered-on hot-swap components.) See the instructions for removing or installing a specific hot-swap component for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. Do not place objects in it in your back, lift ... than 30 minutes) with your leg muscles. v You have to overheat. Working inside the server with optional adapters. v Blue on . 30 IBM System x3850 Type 8864: Problem Determination and Service Guide v Microprocessor socket 2 always contains either a microprocessor baffle or a microprocessor and heat sink. v When you are ...
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...order Memory card DIMM pair First 1 1 and 3 2 and 4 38 IBM System x3850 Type 8864: Problem Determination and Service Guide v When you must be compatible with one memory card with the latest PC2-3200 SDRAM Registered DIMM specifications. All the DIMM pairs on a memory card, be the same size,... and type. In this case, you install additional DIMMs on each memory card. Memory card installation sequence for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/ eserver/serverproven/...
...order Memory card DIMM pair First 1 1 and 3 2 and 4 38 IBM System x3850 Type 8864: Problem Determination and Service Guide v When you must be compatible with one memory card with the latest PC2-3200 SDRAM Registered DIMM specifications. All the DIMM pairs on a memory card, be the same size,... and type. In this case, you install additional DIMMs on each memory card. Memory card installation sequence for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/ eserver/serverproven/...
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...-core upgrade is installed 3Rx 4RX Model numbers after the dual-core upgrade is installed. The following steps to determine the specific type of microprocessor in numeric order, starting with the option kit for the server to support the dual-core upgrade: Basic input/output... system (BIOS) code level ZUJT53A Remote Supervisor Adapter II (RSA2) firmware level ZUEP37B Baseboard management controller (BMC) code level Z2BT05D Complex programmable logic ...
...-core upgrade is installed 3Rx 4RX Model numbers after the dual-core upgrade is installed. The following steps to determine the specific type of microprocessor in numeric order, starting with the option kit for the server to support the dual-core upgrade: Basic input/output... system (BIOS) code level ZUJT53A Remote Supervisor Adapter II (RSA2) firmware level ZUEP37B Baseboard management controller (BMC) code level Z2BT05D Complex programmable logic ...
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...power supply. 3. If one at a time, in the order shown, restarting the server each time. v See Chapter 3, "Parts listing, Type 8864," on page 23 to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which the LED is preceded by "(Trained service technician only)", that ... Remove optional devices. 4. See the BMC log or the system-error log (see "Environment" in the Action column until the problem is also lit. 1. "Error logs" on page 70) for which components are listed in "Features and specifications" on the failing hard disk drive is solved. Note: ...
...power supply. 3. If one at a time, in the order shown, restarting the server each time. v See Chapter 3, "Parts listing, Type 8864," on page 23 to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which the LED is preceded by "(Trained service technician only)", that ... Remove optional devices. 4. See the BMC log or the system-error log (see "Environment" in the Action column until the problem is also lit. 1. "Error logs" on page 70) for which components are listed in "Features and specifications" on the failing hard disk drive is solved. Note: ...
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...Power Supply Temperature Warning 1. Replace the power supply. 138 IBM System x3850 Type 8864: Problem Determination and Service Guide v If an action step is preceded by "(Trained service technician only)", that the latest service pack is securely latched. 2. System-error log message Action Memory Card x removed Information only;...enable the memory in the Action column until the problem is within the recommended range (see "Environment" at "Features and specifications" on page 93 1. Replace the I /O board. 3. Reseat the DIMMs. 3. Make sure that the power supply fans have good airflow...
...Power Supply Temperature Warning 1. Replace the power supply. 138 IBM System x3850 Type 8864: Problem Determination and Service Guide v If an action step is preceded by "(Trained service technician only)", that the latest service pack is securely latched. 2. System-error log message Action Memory Card x removed Information only;...enable the memory in the Action column until the problem is within the recommended range (see "Environment" at "Features and specifications" on page 93 1. Replace the I /O board. 3. Reseat the DIMMs. 3. Make sure that the power supply fans have good airflow...
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...the LEDs on all the power supplies (see "Software problems" on page 108). v Modem, printer, mouse, and non-IBM devices. v Check for operating-system-specific causes for the server to be working correctly, complete the following steps: 1. If you suspect that a software problem is ...hardware appears to turn on: v One microprocessor v Two 1 GB DIMMs on the memory card v One power supply 156 IBM System x3850 Type 8864: Problem Determination and Service Guide v Service processor. Damaged memory card connector pins or improperly installed memory cards can cause undetermined ...
...the LEDs on all the power supplies (see "Software problems" on page 108). v Modem, printer, mouse, and non-IBM devices. v Check for operating-system-specific causes for the server to be working correctly, complete the following steps: 1. If you suspect that a software problem is ...hardware appears to turn on: v One microprocessor v Two 1 GB DIMMs on the memory card v One power supply 156 IBM System x3850 Type 8864: Problem Determination and Service Guide v Service processor. Damaged memory card connector pins or improperly installed memory cards can cause undetermined ...