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...and it features superior performance, availability, and scalability. This server Installation Guide contains information for setting up and configure hardware Go to set up and configuring your server on the IBM Web site at: http://www.ibm.com/support Install options: Drives...is ready to the Web for buying an IBM System x server. Yes Install applications, such as IBM systems management software and IBM ServeRAID programs Go to use. Go to the Server Support flowchart to No install operating system? System x3950 Type 8872 and System x3950 E Type 8874 Installation Guide Welcome.
...and it features superior performance, availability, and scalability. This server Installation Guide contains information for setting up and configure hardware Go to set up and configuring your server on the IBM Web site at: http://www.ibm.com/support Install options: Drives...is ready to the Web for buying an IBM System x server. Yes Install applications, such as IBM systems management software and IBM ServeRAID programs Go to use. Go to the Server Support flowchart to No install operating system? System x3950 Type 8872 and System x3950 E Type 8874 Installation Guide Welcome.
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...to determine the cause of the problem and the action to take. Go to the latest level. You can download firmware from http://www.ibm.com/support/ Yes Is the problem No solved? Hardware Hardware or Software software problem? Register the server. Is the problem Yes solved?...Yes Is the problem solved? No Update the firmware to http://www.ibm.com/support/mysupport/ View information about IBM Support Line at http://www.ibm.com/services/sl/products/ or view support telephone numbers at http://www.ibm.com/planetwide/. Server Support Yes Is the server working correctly? View ...
...to determine the cause of the problem and the action to take. Go to the latest level. You can download firmware from http://www.ibm.com/support/ Yes Is the problem No solved? Hardware Hardware or Software software problem? Register the server. Is the problem Yes solved?...Yes Is the problem solved? No Update the firmware to http://www.ibm.com/support/mysupport/ View information about IBM Support Line at http://www.ibm.com/services/sl/products/ or view support telephone numbers at http://www.ibm.com/planetwide/. Server Support Yes Is the server working correctly? View ...
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IBM System x3950 Type 8872 and System x3950 E Type 8874 Installation Guide
IBM System x3950 Type 8872 and System x3950 E Type 8874 Installation Guide
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US Government Users Restricted Rights - All rights reserved. Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp. Fourth Edition (April 2006) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2006. Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in "Notices" on page 83, and the Warranty and Support Information document on the IBM Documentation CD.
US Government Users Restricted Rights - All rights reserved. Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp. Fourth Edition (April 2006) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2006. Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in "Notices" on page 83, and the Warranty and Support Information document on the IBM Documentation CD.
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... agent utility program 50 Using the Scalable Partition Web Interface 51 Creating a scalable partition 51 Deleting a scalable partition 54 Chapter 5. Updating IBM Director 55 Chapter 6. Installing options 7 Installation guidelines 7 System reliability guidelines 7 Working inside the server with the power on the server 35 Turning off the server 35 Chapter 4. Solving problems 57...
... agent utility program 50 Using the Scalable Partition Web Interface 51 Creating a scalable partition 51 Deleting a scalable partition 54 Chapter 5. Updating IBM Director 55 Chapter 6. Installing options 7 Installation guidelines 7 System reliability guidelines 7 Working inside the server with the power on the server 35 Turning off the server 35 Chapter 4. Solving problems 57...
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... statement 87 Taiwanese Class A warning statement 88 Chinese Class A warning statement 88 Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement . . . 88 Index 89 iv IBM System x3950 Type 8872 and System x3950 E Type 8874: Installation Guide POST error codes 58 Troubleshooting tables 60 CD or DVD drive problems 60 General problems 61 Hard disk drive problems...
... statement 87 Taiwanese Class A warning statement 88 Chinese Class A warning statement 88 Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement . . . 88 Index 89 iv IBM System x3950 Type 8872 and System x3950 E Type 8874: Installation Guide POST error codes 58 Troubleshooting tables 60 CD or DVD drive problems 60 General problems 61 Hard disk drive problems...
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... translated versions of the caution or danger statement in this documentation begin with a number. Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten. vi IBM System x3950 Type 8872 and System x3950 E Type 8874: Installation Guide Be sure to cross reference an English caution or danger statement with the server or optional device before performing the...
... translated versions of the caution or danger statement in this documentation begin with a number. Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten. vi IBM System x3950 Type 8872 and System x3950 E Type 8874: Installation Guide Be sure to cross reference an English caution or danger statement with the server or optional device before performing the...
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... disconnect any equipment that will be attached to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet. v Connect all cables from connectors. 4. 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...
... disconnect any equipment that will be attached to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet. v Connect all cables from connectors. 4. 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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... diode. Do not stare into water v Heat to more than those specified herein might result in exposure to the beam. Laser radiation when open. viii IBM System x3950 Type 8872 and System x3950 E Type 8874: Installation Guide There are installed, note the following . Note the following : v Do not remove the covers. If your...
... diode. Do not stare into water v Heat to more than those specified herein might result in exposure to the beam. Laser radiation when open. viii IBM System x3950 Type 8872 and System x3950 E Type 8874: Installation Guide There are installed, note the following . Note the following : v Do not remove the covers. If your...
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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. 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.
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If you suspect a problem with one of rack-mounted devices. Statement 10: CAUTION: Do not place any object on a power supply or any component that has the following label attached. There are present inside these parts, contact a service technician. Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are no serviceable parts inside any part that has this label attached. x IBM System x3950 Type 8872 and System x3950 E Type 8874: Installation Guide Statement 8: CAUTION: Never remove the cover on top of these components.
If you suspect a problem with one of rack-mounted devices. Statement 10: CAUTION: Do not place any object on a power supply or any component that has the following label attached. There are present inside these parts, contact a service technician. Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are no serviceable parts inside any part that has this label attached. x IBM System x3950 Type 8872 and System x3950 E Type 8874: Installation Guide Statement 8: CAUTION: Never remove the cover on top of these components.
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... Machine type Model number Serial number IBM System x3950 or System x3950 E server 8872 or 8874 The model number and serial number are in the documentation that you configure the hardware, install device drivers, and install the operating system. This document contains information about those features, or technical updates might be available to provide additional information that are...
... Machine type Model number Serial number IBM System x3950 or System x3950 E server 8872 or 8874 The model number and serial number are in the documentation that you configure the hardware, install device drivers, and install the operating system. This document contains information about those features, or technical updates might be available to provide additional information that are...
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... following minimum hardware and software: v Microsoft® Windows NT® 4.0 (with Linux operating systems. Acrobat Reader software is enabled, insert the CD into the CD drive. The Documentation Browser starts automatically. 2 IBM System x3950 Type 8872 and System x3950 E Type 8874: Installation Guide v 100 MHz microprocessor. Using the Documentation Browser Use the Documentation... in use in your server and displays the documents in the language for that region, the English-language version is not available in this document show the System x3950 server, unless otherwise noted.
... following minimum hardware and software: v Microsoft® Windows NT® 4.0 (with Linux operating systems. Acrobat Reader software is enabled, insert the CD into the CD drive. The Documentation Browser starts automatically. 2 IBM System x3950 Type 8872 and System x3950 E Type 8874: Installation Guide v 100 MHz microprocessor. Using the Documentation Browser Use the Documentation... in use in your server and displays the documents in the language for that region, the English-language version is not available in this document show the System x3950 server, unless otherwise noted.
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...the Product menu. A plus sign to programs, devices, or data. Click a document to view it . A caution statement is on the IBM Documentation CD. v If Autostart is disabled or is numbered for reference to the corresponding statement in the Safety Information document. If you . When... select a document, a description of a potentially hazardous procedure step or situation. The Available Topics list displays all the documents, type a word or word string in this document are using a Windows operating system, insert the CD into the drive; Click Help for all the selected documents are...
...the Product menu. A plus sign to programs, devices, or data. Click a document to view it . A caution statement is on the IBM Documentation CD. v If Autostart is disabled or is numbered for reference to the corresponding statement in the Safety Information document. If you . When... select a document, a description of a potentially hazardous procedure step or situation. The Available Topics list displays all the documents, type a word or word string in this document are using a Windows operating system, insert the CD into the drive; Click Help for all the selected documents are...
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Each increment is 4.45 cm (1.75 inches) tall. 2. A 1-U-high device is referred to the procedures specified by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) S12.10 and ISO 7779 and are marked in ...not be available, or some specifications might exceed the average values stated because of optional features installed and the power-management optional features in a given location might not apply. Notes: 1. Features and specifications The following information is a summary of the features and specifications of computers will operate. 4 IBM System x3950 Type 8872 and System x3950 E Type...
Each increment is 4.45 cm (1.75 inches) tall. 2. A 1-U-high device is referred to the procedures specified by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) S12.10 and ISO 7779 and are marked in ...not be available, or some specifications might exceed the average values stated because of optional features installed and the power-management optional features in a given location might not apply. Notes: 1. Features and specifications The following information is a summary of the features and specifications of computers will operate. 4 IBM System x3950 Type 8872 and System x3950 E Type...
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... v 48 SAS hard disk drives v 48 PCI-X adapters Chapter 1. Features and specifications Microprocessor (not standard on System x3950 E models): v Intel® Xeon™ MP v 1 MB (minimum) Level-2 cache v 4 MB ...: 0.40 kVA - maximum altitude: 2133 m (6998.0 ft) Integrated functions: v Baseboard management controller v IBM EXA-32 Chipset with integrated v Humidity: - altitude: 914 m to 90°F); Minimum: 200 V ac...- 10° to 35°C (50° to 80% - Maximum: 127 V ac v Input voltage high range: - Server off : 10° to 43°C (50.0° to 914 m (3000 ft). ...
... v 48 SAS hard disk drives v 48 PCI-X adapters Chapter 1. Features and specifications Microprocessor (not standard on System x3950 E models): v Intel® Xeon™ MP v 1 MB (minimum) Level-2 cache v 4 MB ...: 0.40 kVA - maximum altitude: 2133 m (6998.0 ft) Integrated functions: v Baseboard management controller v IBM EXA-32 Chipset with integrated v Humidity: - altitude: 914 m to 90°F); Minimum: 200 V ac...- 10° to 35°C (50° to 80% - Maximum: 127 V ac v Input voltage high range: - Server off : 10° to 43°C (50.0° to 914 m (3000 ft). ...
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...fans 80 mm PCI-X divider I/O board Hot-swap power supply PCI-X slots CD-ROM drive Operator information panel VRM Microprocessor tray Bezel 6 IBM System x3950 Type 8872 and System x3950 E Type 8874: Installation Guide The following illustration shows the major components in the server, open or close a latch, and so on...an orange 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 grip the component to ...
...fans 80 mm PCI-X divider I/O board Hot-swap power supply PCI-X slots CD-ROM drive Operator information panel VRM Microprocessor tray Bezel 6 IBM System x3950 Type 8872 and System x3950 E Type 8874: Installation Guide The following illustration shows the major components in the server, open or close a latch, and so on...an orange 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 grip the component to ...
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...lift a heavy object, observe the following information: v Read the safety information that involve installing or removing adapter cables. v Have a small flat-blade screwdriver available. However, you lift a heavy object. - v Orange on a component or an orange label on hot-swap components.) See the instructions for removing or...that you have to turn off the server to remove it from or install it . © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006 7 Make sure that if the server and operating system support hot-swap capability, you can remove or install the component while the server is too heavy for...
...lift a heavy object, observe the following information: v Read the safety information that involve installing or removing adapter cables. v Have a small flat-blade screwdriver available. However, you lift a heavy object. - v Orange on a component or an orange label on hot-swap components.) See the instructions for removing or...that you have to turn off the server to remove it from or install it . © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006 7 Make sure that if the server and operating system support hot-swap capability, you can remove or install the component while the server is too heavy for...
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...supports hot-swap devices and is adequate space around you lean over it is powered-on . v Remove jewelry, such as you . 8 IBM System x3950 Type 8872 and System x3950 E Type 8874: Installation Guide v Avoid dropping any metallic objects, such as paper clips, hairpins, and screws, into the server as bracelets...avoid this potential problem, always use an electrostatic-discharge wrist strap or other electronic devices. v Do not allow the server cooling system to allow your forearms. Button long-sleeved shirts before turning on and the cover is removed. To avoid damage, keep static...
...supports hot-swap devices and is adequate space around you lean over it is powered-on . v Remove jewelry, such as you . 8 IBM System x3950 Type 8872 and System x3950 E Type 8874: Installation Guide v Avoid dropping any metallic objects, such as paper clips, hairpins, and screws, into the server as bracelets...avoid this potential problem, always use an electrostatic-discharge wrist strap or other electronic devices. v Do not allow the server cooling system to allow your forearms. Button long-sleeved shirts before turning on and the cover is removed. To avoid damage, keep static...
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...-discharge wrist strap, if one is still in its static-protective package, touch it to an unpainted metal part on the outside of a grounding system is necessary to set down the device, put it back into the server without setting down the device. If it directly into its frame. v... While the device is available. Do not place the device on the server cover or on a metal surface. v Take additional care when handling devices during cold weather. Always use...
...-discharge wrist strap, if one is still in its static-protective package, touch it to an unpainted metal part on the outside of a grounding system is necessary to set down the device, put it back into the server without setting down the device. If it directly into its frame. v... While the device is available. Do not place the device on the server cover or on a metal surface. v Take additional care when handling devices during cold weather. Always use...