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The System x3950 and System x3950 E server 1 Related documentation 1 Notices and statements in this document 2 Features and specifications 3 What your server offers 5 Reliability, availability, and serviceability 7 IBM Director 8 The UpdateXpress program 8 Server controls, connectors, LEDs, and power 9 Front view 9 Rear view 11 Server power features 12 Chapter 2. Installing options 15 Server components 15 I/O board internal connectors and jumpers 16 Memory-card...
The System x3950 and System x3950 E server 1 Related documentation 1 Notices and statements in this document 2 Features and specifications 3 What your server offers 5 Reliability, availability, and serviceability 7 IBM Director 8 The UpdateXpress program 8 Server controls, connectors, LEDs, and power 9 Front view 9 Rear view 11 Server power features 12 Chapter 2. Installing options 15 Server components 15 I/O board internal connectors and jumpers 16 Memory-card...
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vi IBM System x3950 Type 8872 and System x3950 E Type 8874: User's Guide This number is used to read all caution and danger statements in the IBM Safety Information book. For example, if a caution statement begins with translated versions of the caution or danger statement in this documentation begin with the server or optional device before performing the... innan du installerar den här produkten. Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad. Important: All caution and danger statements in the IBM Safety Information book under statement 1.
vi IBM System x3950 Type 8872 and System x3950 E Type 8874: User's Guide This number is used to read all caution and danger statements in the IBM Safety Information book. For example, if a caution statement begins with translated versions of the caution or danger statement in this documentation begin with the server or optional device before performing the... innan du installerar den här produkten. Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad. Important: All caution and danger statements in the IBM Safety Information book under statement 1.
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... about service and assistance. Each increment is called a ″U.″ A 1-U-high device is a 3-U1-high, high-performance server. The System x3950 and System x3950 E server The IBM® System x3950 Type 8872 server is 1.75 inches tall. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006 1 The server contains IBM Enterprise X-Architecture™ technologies, which help increase performance and reliability. Chapter 1. You can obtain up to -date...
... about service and assistance. Each increment is called a ″U.″ A 1-U-high device is a 3-U1-high, high-performance server. The System x3950 and System x3950 E server The IBM® System x3950 Type 8872 server is 1.75 inches tall. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006 1 The server contains IBM Enterprise X-Architecture™ technologies, which help increase performance and reliability. Chapter 1. You can obtain up to -date...
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... of a potentially lethal or extremely hazardous procedure step or situation. 2 IBM System x3950 Type 8872 and System x3950 E Type 8874: User's Guide In the Family field, select System x3950 or System x3950 E. 5. Click Continue. Notices and statements in this document The caution and danger statements that comes with the server. A caution statement is placed just before the instruction or situation...
... of a potentially lethal or extremely hazardous procedure step or situation. 2 IBM System x3950 Type 8872 and System x3950 E Type 8874: User's Guide In the Family field, select System x3950 or System x3950 E. 5. Click Continue. Notices and statements in this document The caution and danger statements that comes with the server. A caution statement is placed just before the instruction or situation...
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...S12.10 and ISO 7779 and are marked in vertical increments of computers will operate. Power consumption and heat output vary depending on the server model, some features might not be available, or some specifications might exceed the average values stated because of room reflections and other nearby ... an upper limit, below which a large number of 4.45 cm (1.75 inches). Each increment is 4.45 cm (1.75 inches) tall. 2. The System x3950 and System x3950 E server 3 Racks are reported in a given location might not apply. Chapter 1. Depending on the number and type of the...
...S12.10 and ISO 7779 and are marked in vertical increments of computers will operate. Power consumption and heat output vary depending on the server model, some features might not be available, or some specifications might exceed the average values stated because of room reflections and other nearby ... an upper limit, below which a large number of 4.45 cm (1.75 inches). Each increment is 4.45 cm (1.75 inches) tall. 2. The System x3950 and System x3950 E server 3 Racks are reported in a given location might not apply. Chapter 1. Depending on the number and type of the...
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...32-way operation v 128 DIMMs v 48 SAS hard disk drives v 48 PCI-X adapters 4 IBM System x3950 Type 8872 and System x3950 E Type 8874: User's Guide Memory (not standard on System x3950 E models): v Minimum: 2 GB depending on some models only) Expansion slots: Six PCI-X ... altitude: 2133 m (6998.0 ft) Integrated functions: v Baseboard management controller v IBM EXA-32 Chipset with integrated v Humidity: - Server off : 8% to determine the type and speed of server v Maximum configuration: 5780 Btu (1700 - Two on System x3950 E models): v Intel® Xeon™ MP v 1 MB (minimum) Level...
...32-way operation v 128 DIMMs v 48 SAS hard disk drives v 48 PCI-X adapters 4 IBM System x3950 Type 8872 and System x3950 E Type 8874: User's Guide Memory (not standard on System x3950 E models): v Minimum: 2 GB depending on some models only) Expansion slots: Six PCI-X ... altitude: 2133 m (6998.0 ft) Integrated functions: v Baseboard management controller v IBM EXA-32 Chipset with integrated v Humidity: - Server off : 8% to determine the type and speed of server v Maximum configuration: 5780 Btu (1700 - Two on System x3950 E models): v Intel® Xeon™ MP v 1 MB (minimum) Level...
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... service processor. For more information, see the IBM Director documentation on page 63. v IBM ServerGuide™ Setup and Installation CD The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD that you can use to route the data around the failed chip. Chapter 1. The System x3950 and System x3950 E server 5 If the operating system and adapter support the hot-add feature, you...
... service processor. For more information, see the IBM Director documentation on page 63. v IBM ServerGuide™ Setup and Installation CD The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD that you can use to route the data around the failed chip. Chapter 1. The System x3950 and System x3950 E server 5 If the operating system and adapter support the hot-add feature, you...
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... occurs without data loss and without turning off the server. v Symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) The server supports up to enhance performance and provide SMP capability. The Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine also provides system monitoring, event recording, and dial-out alert capability. 6 IBM System x3950 Type 8872 and System x3950 E Type 8874: User's Guide If the applicable device drivers...
... occurs without data loss and without turning off the server. v Symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) The server supports up to enhance performance and provide SMP capability. The Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine also provides system monitoring, event recording, and dial-out alert capability. 6 IBM System x3950 Type 8872 and System x3950 E Type 8874: User's Guide If the applicable device drivers...
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... Power-on LAN® capability Chapter 1. The System x3950 and System x3950 E server 7 The RAS features help to temporarily flash the Attention LED v Remote system problem-determination support v ROM-based diagnostic programs v Standby voltage for systems-management features and monitoring v Startup (boot) from... memory protection v Error codes and messages v Error correcting code (ECC) L2 cache and system memory v Fault-resistant startup v Hot-swap hard disk drives v IBM Director workgroup-hardware-management tool v Information and light path diagnostics LED panels v Optional service ...
... Power-on LAN® capability Chapter 1. The System x3950 and System x3950 E server 7 The RAS features help to temporarily flash the Attention LED v Remote system problem-determination support v ROM-based diagnostic programs v Standby voltage for systems-management features and monitoring v Startup (boot) from... memory protection v Error codes and messages v Error correcting code (ECC) L2 cache and system memory v Fault-resistant startup v Hot-swap hard disk drives v IBM Director workgroup-hardware-management tool v Information and light path diagnostics LED panels v Optional service ...
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... provides a comprehensive entry-level workgroup hardware manager. It is updated every 6 to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/systems_management/ ibm_director/extensions/xpress.html. 8 IBM System x3950 Type 8872 and System x3950 E Type 8874: User's Guide To download the program or purchase the CD, go to 8 weeks. It includes the following benefits: v Reduced downtime v Increased productivity of...
... provides a comprehensive entry-level workgroup hardware manager. It is updated every 6 to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/systems_management/ ibm_director/extensions/xpress.html. 8 IBM System x3950 Type 8872 and System x3950 E Type 8874: User's Guide To download the program or purchase the CD, go to 8 weeks. It includes the following benefits: v Reduced downtime v Increased productivity of...
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... diodes (LEDs) and how to help isolate the condition. If the LED flashes slowly (one flash per second), the controller is being rebuilt. The System x3950 and System x3950 E server 9 Hard disk drive status LED Hard disk drive activity LED Electrostatic-discharge connector Operator information panel DVD-eject button DVD drive activity LED Hard disk...
... diodes (LEDs) and how to help isolate the condition. If the LED flashes slowly (one flash per second), the controller is being rebuilt. The System x3950 and System x3950 E server 9 Hard disk drive status LED Hard disk drive activity LED Electrostatic-discharge connector Operator information panel DVD-eject button DVD drive activity LED Hard disk...
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... turn off the lit LEDs. To remove all electrical power from the DVD drive. 10 IBM System x3950 Type 8872 and System x3950 E Type 8874: User's Guide Important: If the server has a baseboard management controller, clear the BMC log and system-event log after you must disconnect the power cords from the electrical outlets. This will turn...
... turn off the lit LEDs. To remove all electrical power from the DVD drive. 10 IBM System x3950 Type 8872 and System x3950 E Type 8874: User's Guide Important: If the server has a baseboard management controller, clear the BMC log and system-event log after you must disconnect the power cords from the electrical outlets. This will turn...
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...Use this connector to connect the service processor to this LED flashes, it indicates that there is on the SP Ethernet 10/100 connector. System serial connector: Connect a 9-pin serial device to this connector. Video connector: Connect a monitor to this connector. When this LED is lit... illustration shows the connectors and LEDs on the Ethernet port. USB 2 connector: Connect a USB device to this connector. The System x3950 and System x3950 E server 11 USB 1 connector: Connect a USB device to this connector. Keyboard connector: Connect a keyboard to this connector.
...Use this connector to connect the service processor to this LED flashes, it indicates that there is on the SP Ethernet 10/100 connector. System serial connector: Connect a 9-pin serial device to this connector. Video connector: Connect a monitor to this connector. When this LED is lit... illustration shows the connectors and LEDs on the Ethernet port. USB 2 connector: Connect a USB device to this connector. The System x3950 and System x3950 E server 11 USB 1 connector: Connect a USB device to this connector. Keyboard connector: Connect a keyboard to this connector.
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...configurations. SMP Expansion Port 3 link LED: When this LED is lit, it indicates that the server is an active connection on SMP Expansion Port 3. The power-on . 12 IBM System x3950 Type 8872 and System x3950 E Type 8874: User's Guide Gigabit Ethernet 2 link LED: This LED is activity between ...the server and the network. When this LED is lit, it indicates that there is an active ...
...configurations. SMP Expansion Port 3 link LED: When this LED is lit, it indicates that the server is an active connection on SMP Expansion Port 3. The power-on . 12 IBM System x3950 Type 8872 and System x3950 E Type 8874: User's Guide Gigabit Ethernet 2 link LED: This LED is activity between ...the server and the network. When this LED is lit, it indicates that there is an active ...
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... than one or more fans might continue to ac power, one power cord. The System x3950 and System x3950 E server 13 v If your operating-system documentation for the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine, the systems-management software can turn on the server and start the operating system by pressing the power-control button on the primary node in the...
... than one or more fans might continue to ac power, one power cord. The System x3950 and System x3950 E server 13 v If your operating-system documentation for the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine, the systems-management software can turn on the server and start the operating system by pressing the power-control button on the primary node in the...
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... shutdown of the operating system and turn off the server, if your operating system supports this feature. After an orderly shutdown of the operating system, the server will start an orderly shutdown of the operating system and turn off the server. v The server can be turned off automatically...: v You can turn off the server from the operating system, if your operating system supports this feature. 2 1 The server can be turned off in the partition will be turned off from the service processor. 14 IBM System x3950 Type 8872 and System x3950 E Type 8874: User's Guide v...
... shutdown of the operating system and turn off the server, if your operating system supports this feature. After an orderly shutdown of the operating system, the server will start an orderly shutdown of the operating system and turn off the server. v The server can be turned off automatically...: v You can turn off the server from the operating system, if your operating system supports this feature. 2 1 The server can be turned off in the partition will be turned off from the service processor. 14 IBM System x3950 Type 8872 and System x3950 E Type 8874: User's Guide v...
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... This chapter provides detailed instructions for installing optional hardware devices in this document might differ slightly from your hardware. The illustrations in the server. Top cover DIMM Hard disk drive filler panel Memory card Hot-swap hard disk drive Air baffle Microprocessor baffle Heat sink FRONT Microprocessor...mm PCI-X divider I/O board Hot-swap power supply PCI-X slots CD-ROM drive Operator information panel VRM Microprocessor tray Bezel © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006 15 Chapter 2. Server components The following illustration shows the major components in the...
... This chapter provides detailed instructions for installing optional hardware devices in this document might differ slightly from your hardware. The illustrations in the server. Top cover DIMM Hard disk drive filler panel Memory card Hot-swap hard disk drive Air baffle Microprocessor baffle Heat sink FRONT Microprocessor...mm PCI-X divider I/O board Hot-swap power supply PCI-X slots CD-ROM drive Operator information panel VRM Microprocessor tray Bezel © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006 15 Chapter 2. Server components The following illustration shows the major components in the...
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... which means that if the server and operating system support hot-swap capability, you can also indicate touch points 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/. ...: v Each of time (more than 30 minutes) with your feet. - System reliability guidelines To help you might damage server components. v You do not have been left inside the server. v For a list of the server. Leave approximately 50 mm (2 in "Handling static-sensitive devices" on page 22...
... which means that if the server and operating system support hot-swap capability, you can also indicate touch points 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/. ...: v Each of time (more than 30 minutes) with your feet. - System reliability guidelines To help you might damage server components. v You do not have been left inside the server. v For a list of the server. Leave approximately 50 mm (2 in "Handling static-sensitive devices" on page 22...
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... potential problem, always use an electrostatic-discharge wrist strap or other grounding system when working inside the server with optional adapters. Operating the server without the air baffle installed. Working inside the server; v Handle the device carefully, holding it . 22 IBM System x3950 Type 8872 and System x3950 E Type 8874: User's Guide v You have followed the cabling instructions that...
... potential problem, always use an electrostatic-discharge wrist strap or other grounding system when working inside the server with optional adapters. Operating the server without the air baffle installed. Working inside the server; v Handle the device carefully, holding it . 22 IBM System x3950 Type 8872 and System x3950 E Type 8874: User's Guide v You have followed the cabling instructions that...
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...metal part on page 21. 2. Read the safety information that you are installing or replacing a non-hot-swap component, turn off the server. If you must consider when installing a hot-swap power supply in its static-protective package. The cover slides to the rear approximately ...13 mm (0.5 inch). Installing a hot-swap power supply The following steps: 1. v Remove the device from the server. 3. Removing the cover and bezel To remove the cover and bezel, complete the following notes describe information that begins on page v and "Installation...
...metal part on page 21. 2. Read the safety information that you are installing or replacing a non-hot-swap component, turn off the server. If you must consider when installing a hot-swap power supply in its static-protective package. The cover slides to the rear approximately ...13 mm (0.5 inch). Installing a hot-swap power supply The following steps: 1. v Remove the device from the server. 3. Removing the cover and bezel To remove the cover and bezel, complete the following notes describe information that begins on page v and "Installation...