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...Configuration/Setup Utility menu choices 58 Passwords 61 Power-on the server 11 Turning off the server 11 Chapter 2. The System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986 server 1 Related documentation 1 Notices and statements in the rear hard disk drive cage 30 Removing the ...System reliability guidelines 22 Handling static-sensitive devices 22 Removing the cover 23 Removing an air baffle 24 Installing an adapter 25 Removing a riser card 28 Installing a drive in this document 2 Features and specifications 3 What your server offers 4 Reliability, availability, and serviceability 5 IBM...
...Configuration/Setup Utility menu choices 58 Passwords 61 Power-on the server 11 Turning off the server 11 Chapter 2. The System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986 server 1 Related documentation 1 Notices and statements in the rear hard disk drive cage 30 Removing the ...System reliability guidelines 22 Handling static-sensitive devices 22 Removing the cover 23 Removing an air baffle 24 Installing an adapter 25 Removing a riser card 28 Installing a drive in this document 2 Features and specifications 3 What your server offers 4 Reliability, availability, and serviceability 5 IBM...
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...90 Chinese Class A warning statement 90 Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement . . . 90 Index 91 iv System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: User's Guide Getting help and technical assistance 83 Before you call 83 Using the documentation 83 Getting help and ... and support 84 IBM Taiwan product service 84 Appendix B. Updating the BIOS code 64 Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD 64 ServerGuide features 65 Setup and configuration overview 65 Typical operating-system installation 65 Installing your operating system without using ServerGuide...
...90 Chinese Class A warning statement 90 Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement . . . 90 Index 91 iv System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: User's Guide Getting help and technical assistance 83 Before you call 83 Using the documentation 83 Getting help and ... and support 84 IBM Taiwan product service 84 Appendix B. Updating the BIOS code 64 Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD 64 ServerGuide features 65 Setup and configuration overview 65 Typical operating-system installation 65 Installing your operating system without using ServerGuide...
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... additional safety information that caution statement appear in the IBM Safety Information book. For example, if a caution statement begins with a number 1, translations for that comes with translated versions of the caution or danger statement in the IBM Safety Information book under statement 1. vi System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: User's Guide Antes de instalar este...
... additional safety information that caution statement appear in the IBM Safety Information book. For example, if a caution statement begins with a number 1, translations for that comes with translated versions of the caution or danger statement in the IBM Safety Information book under statement 1. vi System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: User's Guide Antes de instalar este...
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...by local ordinances or regulations. Statement 2: CAUTION: When replacing the lithium battery, use only IBM Part Number 33F8354 or an equivalent type battery recommended by the same manufacturer. If your system has a module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with the same module type made... by the manufacturer. Do not: v Throw or immerse into water v Heat to more than 100°C (212°F) v Repair or disassemble Dispose of . viii System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: ...
...by local ordinances or regulations. Statement 2: CAUTION: When replacing the lithium battery, use only IBM Part Number 33F8354 or an equivalent type battery recommended by the same manufacturer. If your system has a module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with the same module type made... by the manufacturer. Do not: v Throw or immerse into water v Heat to more than 100°C (212°F) v Repair or disassemble Dispose of . viii System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: ...
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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. 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 x System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: User's Guide Statement 4: ≥ 18 kg (39.7 lb) ≥ 32 kg (70.5 lb) CAUTION: Use safe practices when lifting.
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. 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 x System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: User's Guide Statement 4: ≥ 18 kg (39.7 lb) ≥ 32 kg (70.5 lb) CAUTION: Use safe practices when lifting.
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Recycle or discard the battery as instructed by local regulations. In the United States, IBM has a process for the battery unit available when you call 1-800-426-4333. Exchange it only with the IBM-approved part. xii System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: User's Guide Have the IBM part number for collection of this battery. Statement 28: CAUTION: The battery is a lithium ion battery. To avoid possible explosion, do not burn the battery. For information, call .
Recycle or discard the battery as instructed by local regulations. In the United States, IBM has a process for the battery unit available when you call 1-800-426-4333. Exchange it only with the IBM-approved part. xii System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: User's Guide Have the IBM part number for collection of this battery. Statement 28: CAUTION: The battery is a lithium ion battery. To avoid possible explosion, do not burn the battery. For information, call .
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.../support/xseries/index.html. v Rack Installation Instructions This printed document contains instructions for service technicians. Racks are marked in a rack. The System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986 server The IBM® System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986 server is referred to configure the server. The server comes with the server: v Installation Guide This printed document contains instructions...
.../support/xseries/index.html. v Rack Installation Instructions This printed document contains instructions for service technicians. Racks are marked in a rack. The System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986 server The IBM® System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986 server is referred to configure the server. The server comes with the server: v Installation Guide This printed document contains instructions...
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... might be potentially hazardous to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/ support/xseries/index.html, select System x3455 from what is placed just before the description of a potentially lethal or extremely hazardous procedure step or situation. 2 System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: User's Guide The server ...might have features that are made periodically to provide additional information that is not included in which is at http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/toolsctr/v1r0/index.jsp. ...
... might be potentially hazardous to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/ support/xseries/index.html, select System x3455 from what is placed just before the description of a potentially lethal or extremely hazardous procedure step or situation. 2 System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: User's Guide The server ...might have features that are made periodically to provide additional information that is not included in which is at http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/toolsctr/v1r0/index.jsp. ...
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...v 1 MB Level-2 cache per core Note: Use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to determine the type and speed of 1.75 inches. The System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986 server 3 A 1-U-high device is not supported on 512 MB DIMMs. v Six interleaved slots with the standard microprocessor v Six additional ... Size: v Height: 43 mm (1.7 in.) Expansion slots: v Depth: - 660.5 mm (26.0 in.) with v Each riser card supports one standard on the system board v Compatible with Chipkill™ memory protection v Sizes: 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB, or 4 GB DIMMs in pairs Note: Chipkill memory protection is 1....
...v 1 MB Level-2 cache per core Note: Use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to determine the type and speed of 1.75 inches. The System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986 server 3 A 1-U-high device is not supported on 512 MB DIMMs. v Six interleaved slots with the standard microprocessor v Six additional ... Size: v Height: 43 mm (1.7 in.) Expansion slots: v Depth: - 660.5 mm (26.0 in.) with v Each riser card supports one standard on the system board v Compatible with Chipkill™ memory protection v Sizes: 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB, or 4 GB DIMMs in pairs Note: Chipkill memory protection is 1....
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...ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD" on the IBM Director CD. Altitude: 914 m required (2998.7 ft) to 80% v Input kilovolt-amperes (kVA), v Airflow rates: - Maximum altitude: - Note: The System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986 server does not support the optional... Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine (systems-management adapter). For more information about the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, see the IBM Director documentation on page 64. 4 System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: User's...
...ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD" on the IBM Director CD. Altitude: 914 m required (2998.7 ft) to 80% v Input kilovolt-amperes (kVA), v Airflow rates: - Maximum altitude: - Note: The System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986 server does not support the optional... Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine (systems-management adapter). For more information about the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, see the IBM Director documentation on page 64. 4 System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: User's...
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...The server supports up to 48 GB of the type x4. Reliability, availability, and serviceability Three important server design features are of system memory. Chapter 1. v Online-spare memory Online-spare memory disables a failed pair of incoming calls. Response time will vary by ...that a network administrator or file server can install an additional microprocessor to enhance performance and provide SMP capability. The System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986 server 5 The memory controller also provides Chipkill memory protection if all DIMMs are reliability, availability, and ...
...The server supports up to 48 GB of the type x4. Reliability, availability, and serviceability Three important server design features are of system memory. Chapter 1. v Online-spare memory Online-spare memory disables a failed pair of incoming calls. Response time will vary by ...that a network administrator or file server can install an additional microprocessor to enhance performance and provide SMP capability. The System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986 server 5 The memory controller also provides Chipkill memory protection if all DIMMs are reliability, availability, and ...
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...and fans v Read-only memory (ROM) checksums v Redundant network interface card (NIC) support v Remote system problem-analysis support v Status LEDs on the system board v System error logging v Upgradeable BIOS code, baseboard management controller firmware, flash-ROM resident code, and diagnostics v...product data (VPD), including serial-number information and replacement part numbers, on the system board, power supply, and hard disk drive backplane v Wake on LAN capability 6 System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: User's Guide Internal thermal trip signal monitoring - Configuration checking - ...
...and fans v Read-only memory (ROM) checksums v Redundant network interface card (NIC) support v Remote system problem-analysis support v Status LEDs on the system board v System error logging v Upgradeable BIOS code, baseboard management controller firmware, flash-ROM resident code, and diagnostics v...product data (VPD), including serial-number information and replacement part numbers, on the system board, power supply, and hard disk drive backplane v Wake on LAN capability 6 System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: User's Guide Internal thermal trip signal monitoring - Configuration checking - ...
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... Portable Document Format (PDF) at no additional cost, or you can purchase it on a variety of platforms IBM Director provides a comprehensive entry-level workgroup hardware manager. The System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986 server 7 v Ease of IBM and non-IBM servers, desktop computers, workstations, and notebook computers on a CD. The UpdateXpress program The UpdateXpress program is...
... Portable Document Format (PDF) at no additional cost, or you can purchase it on a variety of platforms IBM Director provides a comprehensive entry-level workgroup hardware manager. The System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986 server 7 v Ease of IBM and non-IBM servers, desktop computers, workstations, and notebook computers on a CD. The UpdateXpress program The UpdateXpress program is...
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... LED (amber) USB connectors (2) The following controls, LEDs, and connectors are on LED Reset button Power-control button Rack release latch System locator LED System-error LED USB port connectors (2) Rack release latch CD-eject or DVD-eject button CD or DVD drive activity LED CD or DVD drive ...Power-on the operator information panel. CD-eject or DVD-eject button: Press this button to prevent the server from being turned off accidentally. 8 System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: User's Guide Except for the CD or DVD drive activity LED, the CD-eject or DVD-eject button, and the rack release ...
... LED (amber) USB connectors (2) The following controls, LEDs, and connectors are on LED Reset button Power-control button Rack release latch System locator LED System-error LED USB port connectors (2) Rack release latch CD-eject or DVD-eject button CD or DVD drive activity LED CD or DVD drive ...Power-on the operator information panel. CD-eject or DVD-eject button: Press this button to prevent the server from being turned off accidentally. 8 System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: User's Guide Except for the CD or DVD drive activity LED, the CD-eject or DVD-eject button, and the rack release ...
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...mean that there is turned off , it indicates that the server is no electrical power in use IBM Director to light this LED remotely. If this LED is off, it indicates that a system error has occurred. v System locator LED: This LED can use . POST will be defective, or has failed. v Reset ...is required. If you want to attach a diskette drive to this server, you must use a pen or the end of these connectors. The System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986 server 9 The ac power and dc power LEDs are on . For detailed information about the USB keyboard and how to connect it ...
...mean that there is turned off , it indicates that the server is no electrical power in use IBM Director to light this LED remotely. If this LED is off, it indicates that a system error has occurred. v System locator LED: This LED can use . POST will be defective, or has failed. v Reset ...is required. If you want to attach a diskette drive to this server, you must use a pen or the end of these connectors. The System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986 server 9 The ac power and dc power LEDs are on . For detailed information about the USB keyboard and how to connect it ...
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... connector to connect the server to a network. Gigabit Ethernet 2 (LAN 2) connector: Use this connector to connect the server to a network. 10 System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: User's Guide During typical operation, both the ac and dc power LEDs are lit. DC power LED: The power supply has a dc...monitor to any of the server. When either LED is lit, it indicates that the power supply is connected to the system. A system locator LED is reserved for use IBM Director to this LED remotely. USB connectors: Connect a USB device to this connector. NMI switch: This switch is also...
... connector to connect the server to a network. Gigabit Ethernet 2 (LAN 2) connector: Use this connector to connect the server to a network. 10 System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: User's Guide During typical operation, both the ac and dc power LEDs are lit. DC power LED: The power supply has a dc...monitor to any of the server. When either LED is lit, it indicates that the power supply is connected to the system. A system locator LED is reserved for use IBM Director to this LED remotely. USB connectors: Connect a USB device to this connector. NMI switch: This switch is also...
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... ; The power-on and start running to run , and all power from the server, you turn off the server. v If your operating-system documentation for the baseboard management controller is connected to ac power, the power-control button becomes active, and one power cord. LAN activity LEDs ...(Ethernet): These green LEDs are disconnected from the power source. 2 1 Chapter 1. The System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986 server 11 You can also be turned on in any of traffic on the server. The server can turn on the network link...
... ; The power-on and start running to run , and all power from the server, you turn off the server. v If your operating-system documentation for the baseboard management controller is connected to ac power, the power-control button becomes active, and one power cord. LAN activity LEDs ...(Ethernet): These green LEDs are disconnected from the power source. 2 1 Chapter 1. The System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986 server 11 You can also be turned on in any of traffic on the server. The server can turn on the network link...
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...can turn off the server as an automatic response to a critical system failure. v The baseboard management controller can turn off the server through a request from the operating system, if your operating system supports this feature. v If the operating system stops functioning, you can press and hold the power-control button for... to start an orderly shutdown of the following ways: v You can turn off the server from the baseboard management controller. 12 System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: User's Guide v You can press the power-control button to turn off the server, if your operating...
...can turn off the server as an automatic response to a critical system failure. v The baseboard management controller can turn off the server through a request from the operating system, if your operating system supports this feature. v If the operating system stops functioning, you can press and hold the power-control button for... to start an orderly shutdown of the following ways: v You can turn off the server from the baseboard management controller. 12 System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: User's Guide v You can press the power-control button to turn off the server, if your operating...
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... (DIMM) Microprocessor Air baffle for microprocessor 1 Power supply PCI Express x16 riser-card connector System board PCI Express x8 riser-card connector HTX riser-card connector DIMM connectors Microprocessor sockets CD or DVD drive 14 System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: User's Guide The illustrations in the server. Server components The following illustration shows...
... (DIMM) Microprocessor Air baffle for microprocessor 1 Power supply PCI Express x16 riser-card connector System board PCI Express x8 riser-card connector HTX riser-card connector DIMM connectors Microprocessor sockets CD or DVD drive 14 System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: User's Guide The illustrations in the server. Server components The following illustration shows...
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Operator information panel controls and internal connectors The following illustration shows the controls and internal connectors on the operator information panel. Signal cable connector Light-path button USB cable connector When the server is turned off, you can light the system-board error LEDs for up to 30 seconds to indicate detected faults by pressing the light-path button. 16 System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: User's Guide
Operator information panel controls and internal connectors The following illustration shows the controls and internal connectors on the operator information panel. Signal cable connector Light-path button USB cable connector When the server is turned off, you can light the system-board error LEDs for up to 30 seconds to indicate detected faults by pressing the light-path button. 16 System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: User's Guide