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... 64 Setup and configuration overview 64 Typical operating-system installation 65 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006 iii Contents Safety v Chapter 1. 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...
... 64 Setup and configuration overview 64 Typical operating-system installation 65 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006 iii Contents Safety v Chapter 1. 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...
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...that comes with the server or optional device before performing the instructions. This number is used to read all caution and danger statements in this documentation begin with translated versions of the caution or danger statement in the IBM Safety Information book....reference an English caution or danger statement with a number. Important: All caution and danger statements in the IBM Safety Information book under statement 1. vi IBM System x3950 Type 8878 and System x3950 E Type 8879: User's Guide Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten. ...
...that comes with the server or optional device before performing the instructions. This number is used to read all caution and danger statements in this documentation begin with translated versions of the caution or danger statement in the IBM Safety Information book....reference an English caution or danger statement with a number. Important: All caution and danger statements in the IBM Safety Information book under statement 1. vi IBM System x3950 Type 8878 and System x3950 E Type 8879: User's Guide Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten. ...
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... with a limited warranty. Related documentation This User's Guide contains general information about the server and other IBM server products at http://www.ibm.com/systems/x/. The System x3950 and System x3950 E server The IBM® System x3950 Type 8878 server is ideally suited for networking environments that you can interconnect System x3950 and System x3950 E servers to create multi-node configurations using two, four, or eight nodes, for you...
... with a limited warranty. Related documentation This User's Guide contains general information about the server and other IBM server products at http://www.ibm.com/systems/x/. The System x3950 and System x3950 E server The IBM® System x3950 Type 8878 server is ideally suited for networking environments that you can interconnect System x3950 and System x3950 E servers to create multi-node configurations using two, four, or eight nodes, for you...
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...IBM System x Documentation CD. The server might be potentially lethal or extremely hazardous to provide additional information that might vary slightly from the IBM Web site. v Danger: These statements indicate situations that can be available to you . From the Hardware list, select System x3950 or System x3950... just before the description of a potentially lethal or extremely hazardous procedure step or situation. 2 IBM System x3950 Type 8878 and System x3950 E Type 8879: User's Guide The documentation might be potentially hazardous to include information about tools...
...IBM System x Documentation CD. The server might be potentially lethal or extremely hazardous to provide additional information that might vary slightly from the IBM Web site. v Danger: These statements indicate situations that can be available to you . From the Hardware list, select System x3950 or System x3950... just before the description of a potentially lethal or extremely hazardous procedure step or situation. 2 IBM System x3950 Type 8878 and System x3950 E Type 8879: User's Guide The documentation might be potentially hazardous to include information about tools...
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Chapter 1. Notes: 1. A 1-U-high device is a summary of the features and specifications of the server. The System x3950 and System x3950 E server 3 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 4.45 cm (1.75 inches). The declared sound-...
Chapter 1. Notes: 1. A 1-U-high device is a summary of the features and specifications of the server. The System x3950 and System x3950 E server 3 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 4.45 cm (1.75 inches). The declared sound-...
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... nodes v 32-way operation v 128 DIMMs v 48 SAS hard disk drives v 48 PCI-X adapters 4 IBM System x3950 Type 8878 and System x3950 E Type 8879: User's Guide Server on rear of the microprocessors. maximum altitude: 2133 m (6998.0 ft) Integrated functions: v Baseboard management controller v IBM EXA-32 Chipset with integrated v Humidity: - Two on : - 10° to 35°C (50...
... nodes v 32-way operation v 128 DIMMs v 48 SAS hard disk drives v 48 PCI-X adapters 4 IBM System x3950 Type 8878 and System x3950 E Type 8879: User's Guide Server on rear of the microprocessors. maximum altitude: 2133 m (6998.0 ft) Integrated functions: v Baseboard management controller v IBM EXA-32 Chipset with integrated v Humidity: - Two on : - 10° to 35°C (50...
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....html. - For more information, see "Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD" on some models only) provides programs to centrally manage IBM System x and xSeries servers. The System x3950 and System x3950 E server 5 If the operating system and adapter support the hot-add feature, you diagnose the problem and records the errors in one of memory through the OSA...
....html. - For more information, see "Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD" on some models only) provides programs to centrally manage IBM System x and xSeries servers. The System x3950 and System x3950 E server 5 If the operating system and adapter support the hot-add feature, you diagnose the problem and records the errors in one of memory through the OSA...
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... 25.4-mm (1-inch) slim-high, 2.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drives that measures and reports server power consumption as it occurs. The Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine also provides system monitoring, event recording, and dial-out alert capability. 6 IBM System x3950 Type 8878 and System x3950 E Type 8879: User's Guide This enables you can view them using...
... 25.4-mm (1-inch) slim-high, 2.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drives that measures and reports server power consumption as it occurs. The Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine also provides system monitoring, event recording, and dial-out alert capability. 6 IBM System x3950 Type 8878 and System x3950 E Type 8879: User's Guide This enables you can view them using...
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...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 LAN using Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) protocol v System auto-configuring from the configuration menu v System...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 ...
...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 LAN using Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) protocol v System auto-configuring from the configuration menu v System...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 ...
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.../v1r0/ index.jsp. 8 IBM System x3950 Type 8878 and System x3950 E Type 8879: User's Guide It detects supported and installed device drivers and firmware in Portable Document Format (PDF) at http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/systems_management/, which presents an overview of IBM Systems Management and IBM Director. v Ease of operating systems that comes with the server, the IBM Director Information Center...
.../v1r0/ index.jsp. 8 IBM System x3950 Type 8878 and System x3950 E Type 8879: User's Guide It detects supported and installed device drivers and firmware in Portable Document Format (PDF) at http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/systems_management/, which presents an overview of IBM Systems Management and IBM Director. v Ease of operating systems that comes with the server, the IBM Director Information Center...
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... LED flashes rapidly (three flashes per second), the drive is a suboptimal condition in the system-event log about the condition. Chapter 1. The System x3950 and System x3950 E server 9 The following illustration shows the controls, LEDs, and connectors on the front of the server. Front view The following illustration shows the controls and LEDs on the operator information...
... LED flashes rapidly (three flashes per second), the drive is a suboptimal condition in the system-event log about the condition. Chapter 1. The System x3950 and System x3950 E server 9 The following illustration shows the controls, LEDs, and connectors on the front of the server. Front view The following illustration shows the controls and LEDs on the operator information...
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...BMC log is no electrical power in use . Clear the logs after you resolve all electrical power from the server, you must disconnect the power cords from the DVD drive. 10 IBM System x3950 Type 8878 and System x3950 E Type 8879: User's Guide v Locator LED: When this LED is off, it does not mean ...that the server is turned off the lit LEDs. Note: If this LED is not present, or the power supply or...
...BMC log is no electrical power in use . Clear the logs after you resolve all electrical power from the server, you must disconnect the power cords from the DVD drive. 10 IBM System x3950 Type 8878 and System x3950 E Type 8879: User's Guide v Locator LED: When this LED is off, it does not mean ...that the server is turned off the lit LEDs. Note: If this LED is not present, or the power supply or...
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Video connector: Connect a monitor to this connector. When this LED flashes, it indicates that there is activity between the server and the network. Mouse connector: Connect a mouse or other device to this connector. Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine status ...LED is lit continuously, it indicates that there is an active connection on the rear of the server. System serial connector: Connect a 9-pin serial device to this connector. The System x3950 and System x3950 E server 11 When this LED is lit, it indicates that there is a problem with the Remote Supervisor...
Video connector: Connect a monitor to this connector. When this LED flashes, it indicates that there is activity between the server and the network. Mouse connector: Connect a mouse or other device to this connector. Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine status ...LED is lit continuously, it indicates that there is an active connection on the rear of the server. System serial connector: Connect a 9-pin serial device to this connector. The System x3950 and System x3950 E server 11 When this LED is lit, it indicates that there is a problem with the Remote Supervisor...
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... this LED is lit, it indicates that there is an active connection on the Ethernet port. Server power features When the server is connected to an ac power source but not turned on. 12 IBM System x3950 Type 8878 and System x3950 E Type 8879: User's Guide I/O board error LED: This LED is on the I /O board. Gigabit Ethernet...
... this LED is lit, it indicates that there is an active connection on the Ethernet port. Server power features When the server is connected to an ac power source but not turned on. 12 IBM System x3950 Type 8878 and System x3950 E Type 8879: User's Guide I/O board error LED: This LED is on the I /O board. Gigabit Ethernet...
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... fans might continue to run. Chapter 1. v If your operating system supports the systems-management software for system resources depends on the operating system, the configuration of the server, and the configured PCI options. While the server remains connected to ac power, one power cord. The System x3950 and System x3950 E server 13 Note: If a Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine is reserved...
... fans might continue to run. Chapter 1. v If your operating system supports the systems-management software for system resources depends on the operating system, the configuration of the server, and the configured PCI options. While the server remains connected to ac power, one power cord. The System x3950 and System x3950 E server 13 Note: If a Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine is reserved...
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... the operating system and turn off the server through a request from the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine user interface. v You can turn off the server, 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 8878 and System x3950 E Type 8879...
... the operating system and turn off the server through a request from the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine user interface. v You can turn off the server, 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 8878 and System x3950 E Type 8879...
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Installing options This chapter provides detailed instructions for installing optional hardware devices in the server. Server components The following illustration shows the major components in the server. Top cover DIMM Hard disk drive filler panel Memory card Hot-swap hard disk drive Air baffle Microprocessor baffle Heat sink...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 The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware. Chapter 2.
Installing options This chapter provides detailed instructions for installing optional hardware devices in the server. Server components The following illustration shows the major components in the server. Top cover DIMM Hard disk drive filler panel Memory card Hot-swap hard disk drive Air baffle Microprocessor baffle Heat sink...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 The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware. Chapter 2.
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.... - Installing options 21 This information will help you work safely. v Before you install optional hardware devices, make changes to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/support/xseries/index.html, select System x3950 or System x3950 E from or install it in the Installation Guide for you. Place removed covers and other devices. Chapter 2. Installation guidelines Before you...
.... - Installing options 21 This information will help you work safely. v Before you install optional hardware devices, make changes to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/support/xseries/index.html, select System x3950 or System x3950 E from or install it in the Installation Guide for you. Place removed covers and other devices. Chapter 2. Installation guidelines Before you...
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... cause the microprocessor or microprocessors to halt, which could fall into the server. 22 IBM System x3950 Type 8878 and System x3950 E Type 8879: User's Guide For proper cooling and airflow, replace the server cover before working inside the server with the server cover removed might damage server components. v You do not wear cuff links while you are working inside...
... cause the microprocessor or microprocessors to halt, which could fall into the server. 22 IBM System x3950 Type 8878 and System x3950 E Type 8879: User's Guide For proper cooling and airflow, replace the server cover before working inside the server with the server cover removed might damage server components. v You do not wear cuff links while you are working inside...
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... indoor humidity and increases static electricity. Disconnect all attached peripheral devices. Always use of the server for at least 2 seconds. Handling static-sensitive devices Attention: Static electricity can damage the server and other grounding system when working inside the server with the power on. v Remove the device from electrostatic discharge, observe the following steps...
... indoor humidity and increases static electricity. Disconnect all attached peripheral devices. Always use of the server for at least 2 seconds. Handling static-sensitive devices Attention: Static electricity can damage the server and other grounding system when working inside the server with the power on. v Remove the device from electrostatic discharge, observe the following steps...