User Manual
Page 6
...system installation 65 Installing your operating system without using ServerGuide 66 Using the baseboard management controller 66 Installing the SMBridge management utility program 67 Enabling and configuring SOL through the SMBridge management utility program 68 BIOS update...Boot Menu program 80 Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controllers 81 Updating IBM Director 82 Appendix A. Notices 85 Trademarks 85 Important notes... for Interference (VCCI) statement . . . 90 Index 91 iv System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: User's Guide Getting help and technical assistance 83 Before ...
...system installation 65 Installing your operating system without using ServerGuide 66 Using the baseboard management controller 66 Installing the SMBridge management utility program 67 Enabling and configuring SOL through the SMBridge management utility program 68 BIOS update...Boot Menu program 80 Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controllers 81 Updating IBM Director 82 Appendix A. Notices 85 Trademarks 85 Important notes... for Interference (VCCI) statement . . . 90 Index 91 iv System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: User's Guide Getting help and technical assistance 83 Before ...
User Manual
Page 61
...information that you must update the BIOS code in the server, the server operates as a symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) server, and operating-system application programs can distribute the processing load between the microprocessors. To download the most current level of BIOS code for database ... that comes with one microprocessor is installed, make sure that the server supports, see the ServerProven list at http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. Microprocessor 1 supports both the startup and application processes. Installing optional devices 47 v The...
...information that you must update the BIOS code in the server, the server operates as a symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) server, and operating-system application programs can distribute the processing load between the microprocessors. To download the most current level of BIOS code for database ... that comes with one microprocessor is installed, make sure that the server supports, see the ServerProven list at http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. Microprocessor 1 supports both the startup and application processes. Installing optional devices 47 v The...
User Manual
Page 71
...tools and installation tools that are defined through the primary server, and others must check for the latest applicable IBM Director updates and interim fixes. For information about updating IBM Director, see "Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controllers" on page 81. Note: In a multi-node configuration,... v Configuration/Setup Utility program The Configuration/Setup Utility program is part of the basic input/output system (BIOS). v Boot Menu program The Boot Menu program is part of the BIOS. If you create a scalable partition, make sure that are correct. Use this CD, see ...
...tools and installation tools that are defined through the primary server, and others must check for the latest applicable IBM Director updates and interim fixes. For information about updating IBM Director, see "Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controllers" on page 81. Note: In a multi-node configuration,... v Configuration/Setup Utility program The Configuration/Setup Utility program is part of the basic input/output system (BIOS). v Boot Menu program The Boot Menu program is part of the BIOS. If you create a scalable partition, make sure that are correct. Use this CD, see ...
User Manual
Page 78
... hardware v Operating-system partition size and file-system type that information during setup 64 System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: User's Guide The ServerGuide program simplifies operating-system installations by providing updated device drivers and, in "Installing your server. Updating the BIOS code Important: For...To purchase the latest ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, go to the ServerGuide fulfillment Web site at http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/systems_management/sys_migration/ serverguide/sub.html. The ServerGuide program detects the server model and optional ...
... hardware v Operating-system partition size and file-system type that information during setup 64 System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: User's Guide The ServerGuide program simplifies operating-system installations by providing updated device drivers and, in "Installing your server. Updating the BIOS code Important: For...To purchase the latest ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, go to the ServerGuide fulfillment Web site at http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/systems_management/sys_migration/ serverguide/sub.html. The ServerGuide program detects the server model and optional ...
User Manual
Page 82
... the BIOS code from http://www.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/support/xseries/index.html. 68 System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: User's Guide Follow the prompts to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/support/xseries/index.html. Download the latest version of the BMC firmware from http://www.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/support/xseries/index.html. Update and...
... the BIOS code from http://www.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/support/xseries/index.html. 68 System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: User's Guide Follow the prompts to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/support/xseries/index.html. Download the latest version of the BMC firmware from http://www.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/support/xseries/index.html. Update and...
User Manual
Page 83
...enables users to start the Configuration/Setup Utility program, restart the server and press F1. See the documentation for information and instructions. Configure the BIOS settings: a. b. then, make sure that the values are prompted to log in as follows: v Remote Console Serial Port: Enabled v...Advanced Setup sections of the following the instructions that come with the update file that Yes, exit the Setup Utility is selected; g. Select Exit Setup; You must configure the Linux operating system to the serial console. Select Advanced Setup; Linux configuration For SOL ...
...enables users to start the Configuration/Setup Utility program, restart the server and press F1. See the documentation for information and instructions. Configure the BIOS settings: a. b. then, make sure that the values are prompted to log in as follows: v Remote Console Serial Port: Enabled v...Advanced Setup sections of the following the instructions that come with the update file that Yes, exit the Setup Utility is selected; g. Select Exit Setup; You must configure the Linux operating system to the serial console. Select Advanced Setup; Linux configuration For SOL ...
User Manual
Page 92
... the SDR/FRU update CD into the external USB diskette drive. 3. For the program to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/support/ xseries/index.html, select System x3455 from the Hardware ...system update package is available from the Hardware list, and click Go. To modify the Intf.ini file, use the baseboard management controller setup utility program or a text editor. If you update the BIOS..., go to update the baseboard management controller firmware before you are using a diskette, insert the firmware update diskette into the CD-RW/DVD drive. 78 System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: ...
... the SDR/FRU update CD into the external USB diskette drive. 3. For the program to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/support/ xseries/index.html, select System x3455 from the Hardware ...system update package is available from the Hardware list, and click Go. To modify the Intf.ini file, use the baseboard management controller setup utility program or a text editor. If you update the BIOS..., go to update the baseboard management controller firmware before you are using a diskette, insert the firmware update diskette into the CD-RW/DVD drive. 78 System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: ...
User Manual
Page 93
... interface) mode Use CLI mode to remotely view and change the BIOS settings. sel Perform operations with the BMC system event log. - v Serial over LAN Proxy Use this feature ...installing and using a diskette, insert the SDR/FRU update diskette into the external USB diskette drive. 3. sysinfo Display general system information that is related to remotely manage and configure ...the baseboard management controller management utility CD, go to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/support/xseries/ index.html, select System x3455 from a command-line interface. power Turn the server on ...
... interface) mode Use CLI mode to remotely view and change the BIOS settings. sel Perform operations with the BMC system event log. - v Serial over LAN Proxy Use this feature ...installing and using a diskette, insert the SDR/FRU update diskette into the external USB diskette drive. 3. sysinfo Display general system information that is related to remotely manage and configure ...the baseboard management controller management utility CD, go to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/support/xseries/ index.html, select System x3455 from a command-line interface. power Turn the server on ...
User Manual
Page 105
...management utility program 68 compatible options, IBM ServerProven list 21, 22 completing the installation 51 components adapter 26 major, locations 14 memory module 46 microprocessor 49 configuration baseboard management controller 61 basic input/output system (BIOS) code 69 Configuration/Setup Utility 58 ...Ethernet 81 GRUB, for enabling SOL functions 72 LILO, for remote management 79 basic input/output system (BIOS) code configuration 69 updating 47, 64 battery return program 88 blowers...
...management utility program 68 compatible options, IBM ServerProven list 21, 22 completing the installation 51 components adapter 26 major, locations 14 memory module 46 microprocessor 49 configuration baseboard management controller 61 basic input/output system (BIOS) code 69 Configuration/Setup Utility 58 ...Ethernet 81 GRUB, for enabling SOL functions 72 LILO, for remote management 79 basic input/output system (BIOS) code configuration 69 updating 47, 64 battery return program 88 blowers...
User Manual
Page 106
...USB) 9, 10 video 10 console redirection, remote configuring BIOS code to enable Serial over LAN (SOL) functions 69 on Configuration/Setup Utility menu 59 contact information hardware service and support 84 service information for IBM systems and optional devices 84 software service and support 84 Taiwan...installing a drive 31 removing 30 diskette drive, USB 9, 54 92 System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: User's Guide displaying the BMC system event log through a remote connection 80 documentation ordering 83 related 1 Web site for updates 2 drive installing CD or DVD 39 front hard disk drive cage 36...
...USB) 9, 10 video 10 console redirection, remote configuring BIOS code to enable Serial over LAN (SOL) functions 69 on Configuration/Setup Utility menu 59 contact information hardware service and support 84 service information for IBM systems and optional devices 84 software service and support 84 Taiwan...installing a drive 31 removing 30 diskette drive, USB 9, 54 92 System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: User's Guide displaying the BMC system event log through a remote connection 80 documentation ordering 83 related 1 Web site for updates 2 drive installing CD or DVD 39 front hard disk drive cage 36...
User Manual
Page 109
... product 87 Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES 4 operating system configuration 70 related documentation 1 release latch, rack 8 release levers, Ethernet connectors 53 reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS) features 5 remote console redirection configuring BIOS code to enable Serial over LAN (SOL) functions 69...80 sensor data record/field replaceable unit (SDR/FRU) update utility program 78 serial connector 10 Serial over LAN (SOL) functions 66, 68 installing Linux operating system 68 Microsoft Windows operating system 67 using, with baseboard management controller 79 sockets, ...
... product 87 Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES 4 operating system configuration 70 related documentation 1 release latch, rack 8 release levers, Ethernet connectors 53 reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS) features 5 remote console redirection configuring BIOS code to enable Serial over LAN (SOL) functions 69...80 sensor data record/field replaceable unit (SDR/FRU) update utility program 78 serial connector 10 Serial over LAN (SOL) functions 66, 68 installing Linux operating system 68 Microsoft Windows operating system 67 using, with baseboard management controller 79 sockets, ...
User Manual
Page 110
... UpdateXpress 7 updating BIOS code 47, 64 firmware 78 IBM Director 82 server configuration 55 using a remote connection to display the BMC system event log 80 using a remote connection to perform operations with the BMC system event log 79 using command-line interface (CLI) mode for remote management, with baseboard management controller 79 96 System x3455 Types 7984 and...
... UpdateXpress 7 updating BIOS code 47, 64 firmware 78 IBM Director 82 server configuration 55 using a remote connection to display the BMC system event log 80 using a remote connection to perform operations with the BMC system event log 79 using command-line interface (CLI) mode for remote management, with baseboard management controller 79 96 System x3455 Types 7984 and...