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...view 10 Server power features 11 Turning on password 62 Administrator password 62 Resetting passwords 62 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006 iii Contents Safety v Chapter 1. The System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986 server 1 Related documentation 1 Notices and statements in the rear hard disk drive cage 30 ...the CD or DVD drive 33 Replacing the front hard disk drive 36 Installing a CD or DVD drive 39 Installing a memory module 43 Installing an additional microprocessor 47 Completing the installation 51 Connecting the cables 53 Updating the server configuration 55 Chapter ...
...view 10 Server power features 11 Turning on password 62 Administrator password 62 Resetting passwords 62 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006 iii Contents Safety v Chapter 1. The System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986 server 1 Related documentation 1 Notices and statements in the rear hard disk drive cage 30 ...the CD or DVD drive 33 Replacing the front hard disk drive 36 Installing a CD or DVD drive 39 Installing a memory module 43 Installing an additional microprocessor 47 Completing the installation 51 Connecting the cables 53 Updating the server configuration 55 Chapter ...
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... management controller v One SATA controller v Two Broadcom 10/100/1000 Ethernet controllers (dual-port design) with SVGA v 16 MB DDR1 video memory - Each increment is referred to determine the type and speed of two - Features and specifications Microprocessors: v Up to two dual-core AMD... LAN® support adapter v Six Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports v Server supports a maximum of the microprocessors. The System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986 server 3 Depending on the system board v Compatible with v Each riser card supports one Wake on all models) v 1 MB Level-2 cache per core ...
... management controller v One SATA controller v Two Broadcom 10/100/1000 Ethernet controllers (dual-port design) with SVGA v 16 MB DDR1 video memory - Each increment is referred to determine the type and speed of two - Features and specifications Microprocessors: v Up to two dual-core AMD... LAN® support adapter v Six Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports v Server supports a maximum of the microprocessors. The System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986 server 3 Depending on the system board v Compatible with v Each riser card supports one Wake on all models) v 1 MB Level-2 cache per core ...
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... if all DIMMs are reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS). Note: Chipkill memory protection is stored in technology that a network administrator or file server can use to enhance performance and provide SMP capability. The System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986 server 5 v Integrated network support The server comes with two integrated Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet controllers, which...
... if all DIMMs are reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS). Note: Chipkill memory protection is stored in technology that a network administrator or file server can use to enhance performance and provide SMP capability. The System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986 server 5 v Integrated network support The server comes with two integrated Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet controllers, which...
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... power supply, 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 Vital 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...
... power supply, 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 Vital 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...
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... riser-card HTX riser card Dual inline memory module (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...
... riser-card HTX riser card Dual inline memory module (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...
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... frame. Operating the server for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. The server does not support...not install a graphics adapter. Leave approximately 50 mm (2.0 in which it . 22 System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: User's Guide Operating the server without the air baffles installed. Important: The... server will not start if microprocessor socket 1 is available. To reduce the possibility of open space around you. v No dual inline memory...
... frame. Operating the server for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. The server does not support...not install a graphics adapter. Leave approximately 50 mm (2.0 in which it . 22 System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: User's Guide Operating the server without the air baffles installed. Important: The... server will not start if microprocessor socket 1 is available. To reduce the possibility of open space around you. v No dual inline memory...
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...the server by replacing the installed DIMMs with one pair of dual inline memory modules (DIMMs) that the server supports and other information that are installed in DIMM connectors 1 and 2 on the system board. DIMMs Microprocessor 2 Microprocessor 1 DIMMs Chapter 2. Do not install ... a pair must add, remove, or replace in connectors 7 through 12 if microprocessor socket 2 (system-board identifier CPU2) is empty. Installing optional devices 43 Installing a memory module The following sequence. The server comes with higher-capacity DIMMs or by installing additional pairs of ...
...the server by replacing the installed DIMMs with one pair of dual inline memory modules (DIMMs) that the server supports and other information that are installed in DIMM connectors 1 and 2 on the system board. DIMMs Microprocessor 2 Microprocessor 1 DIMMs Chapter 2. Do not install ... a pair must add, remove, or replace in connectors 7 through 12 if microprocessor socket 2 (system-board identifier CPU2) is empty. Installing optional devices 43 Installing a memory module The following sequence. The server comes with higher-capacity DIMMs or by installing additional pairs of ...
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... supported on page 57. 44 System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: User's Guide v The amount of memory must be reserved for system resources. A certain amount of usable memory will be expanded to a maximum of 48 GB, using twelve 4 GB DIMMs. For a list of the type x4. The memory controller also provides Chipkill memory protection if all DIMMs are...
... supported on page 57. 44 System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: User's Guide v The amount of memory must be reserved for system resources. A certain amount of usable memory will be expanded to a maximum of 48 GB, using twelve 4 GB DIMMs. For a list of the type x4. The memory controller also provides Chipkill memory protection if all DIMMs are...
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Insert the DIMM into the connector by applying pressure on page 51. 46 System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: User's Guide You must be displayed to install or remove, do so now. 7. Repeat step 5 on page 45 through step 8 for the second ... you restart the server after you have installed DIMMs, the 162 code will be installed in the connector. Turn the DIMM so that the server memory configuration has changed. Firmly press the DIMM straight down into the locked position when the DIMM is a gap between the DIMM and the retaining clips...
Insert the DIMM into the connector by applying pressure on page 51. 46 System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: User's Guide You must be displayed to install or remove, do so now. 7. Repeat step 5 on page 45 through step 8 for the second ... you restart the server after you have installed DIMMs, the 162 code will be installed in the connector. Turn the DIMM so that the server memory configuration has changed. Firmly press the DIMM straight down into the locked position when the DIMM is a gap between the DIMM and the retaining clips...
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...change passwords v Set and change the startup characteristics of the server and the order of the BIOS code, some of installed memory. If you do not type the administrator password, a limited Configuration/Setup Utility menu is on the Configuration/Setup Utility main ... the amount of those changes are reflected in the system information. v Devices and I /O) ports. 58 System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: User's Guide When you cannot change assignments for Configuration/Setup is on the server. 2. v System Information Select this choice to view information about the ...
...change passwords v Set and change the startup characteristics of the server and the order of the BIOS code, some of installed memory. If you do not type the administrator password, a limited Configuration/Setup Utility menu is on the Configuration/Setup Utility main ... the amount of those changes are reflected in the system information. v Devices and I /O) ports. 58 System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: User's Guide When you cannot change assignments for Configuration/Setup is on the server. 2. v System Information Select this choice to view information about the ...
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...See "Administrator password" on page 61 for the serial connection that it limits access to disconnecting the device). The POST screens show the memory count, detected devices, and any errors encountered. If you must set the Remote Console Serial Port value to set or change the settings...server checks devices to view or change the start options take effect when you disable a device, it cannot be configured, and the operating system will have no Ethernet capability. This choice is on or off. See "Power-on password" on the full Configuration/Setup Utility menu only....
...See "Administrator password" on page 61 for the serial connection that it limits access to disconnecting the device). The POST screens show the memory count, detected devices, and any errors encountered. If you must set the Remote Console Serial Port value to set or change the settings...server checks devices to view or change the start options take effect when you disable a device, it cannot be configured, and the operating system will have no Ethernet capability. This choice is on or off. See "Power-on password" on the full Configuration/Setup Utility menu only....
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...software. - If you enable the boot fail count, the BIOS default settings will change other devices. 60 System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: User's Guide This choice is to view the system event log information, such as the record, event type, and timestamp. CPU Options Select this choice to ...configuration change the value of ECC Mode on LAN functions if all of the values on LAN hardware and software. You have boot priority. Memory Controller Options Select this , you change is on LAN functions. - Note: For additional information about using the Preboot Execution Environment (PXE)...
...software. - If you enable the boot fail count, the BIOS default settings will change other devices. 60 System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: User's Guide This choice is to view the system event log information, such as the record, event type, and timestamp. CPU Options Select this choice to ...configuration change the value of ECC Mode on LAN functions if all of the values on LAN hardware and software. You have boot priority. Memory Controller Options Select this , you change is on LAN functions. - Note: For additional information about using the Preboot Execution Environment (PXE)...
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..., program, or service may be incorporated in other countries, or both: Active Memory Active PCI Active PCI-X AIX Alert on LAN IBM IBM (logo) IntelliStation NetBAY Netfinity TechConnect Tivoli Tivoli Enterprise Update Connector Wake on the products and services currently available in this statement...not apply to you. Changes are not part of the materials for information on LAN © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006 85 Any references in your local IBM representative for this IBM product, and use or distribute any of the information you supply in this publication at any time ...
..., program, or service may be incorporated in other countries, or both: Active Memory Active PCI Active PCI-X AIX Alert on LAN IBM IBM (logo) IntelliStation NetBAY Netfinity TechConnect Tivoli Tivoli Enterprise Update Connector Wake on the products and services currently available in this statement...not apply to you. Changes are not part of the materials for information on LAN © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006 85 Any references in your local IBM representative for this IBM product, and use or distribute any of the information you supply in this publication at any time ...
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...disk drive bays with an optional memory module. 86 System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: User's Guide Important notes Processor speeds indicate the internal clock speed of the standard memory with the largest currently supported drives available from IBM. Total user-accessible capacity may... others. other countries, or both . BladeCenter Chipkill e-business logo Eserver FlashCopy i5/OS Predictive Failure Analysis ServeRAID ServerGuide ServerProven System x XA-32 XA-64 X-Architecture XpandOnDemand xSeries Intel, Intel Xeon, Itanium, and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of...
...disk drive bays with an optional memory module. 86 System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: User's Guide Important notes Processor speeds indicate the internal clock speed of the standard memory with the largest currently supported drives available from IBM. Total user-accessible capacity may... others. other countries, or both . BladeCenter Chipkill e-business logo Eserver FlashCopy i5/OS Predictive Failure Analysis ServeRAID ServerGuide ServerProven System x XA-32 XA-64 X-Architecture XpandOnDemand xSeries Intel, Intel Xeon, Itanium, and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of...
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...-line interface (CLI) mode 79 SMBridge 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...
...-line interface (CLI) mode 79 SMBridge 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...
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...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 product service 84 controls ... 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 ...38 replacing CD or DVD 35 front hard disk drive cage 37 dual inline memory module (DIMM) coordination with microprocessors 43, 48 illustration 14 installation sequence 43 installing...
...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 product service 84 controls ... 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 ...38 replacing CD or DVD 35 front hard disk drive cage 37 dual inline memory module (DIMM) coordination with microprocessors 43, 48 illustration 14 installation sequence 43 installing...
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... help and technical assistance 83 high performance modes, Ethernet 81 Hyper Transport (HTX) bus 26 Hyper Transport (HTX) expansion slot 25 I IBM Director 4, 7, 82 IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD 4 IBM ServerProven list of compatible options 21, 22 identify command for Serial over LAN (SOL) session 80 in command-line interface (CLI) mode ... CD or DVD drive 39 cover 51, 52 front hard disk drive cage 38 heat sink 50 memory 45 microprocessor 47, 48 non-hot-swap hard disk drive 31, 36 operating system 65, 66 options 13 rear hard disk drive cage 32 riser cards 26, 27 SMBridge management utility program ...
... help and technical assistance 83 high performance modes, Ethernet 81 Hyper Transport (HTX) bus 26 Hyper Transport (HTX) expansion slot 25 I IBM Director 4, 7, 82 IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD 4 IBM ServerProven list of compatible options 21, 22 identify command for Serial over LAN (SOL) session 80 in command-line interface (CLI) mode ... CD or DVD drive 39 cover 51, 52 front hard disk drive cage 38 heat sink 50 memory 45 microprocessor 47, 48 non-hot-swap hard disk drive 31, 36 operating system 65, 66 options 13 rear hard disk drive cage 32 riser cards 26, 27 SMBridge management utility program ...
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...(continued) link LEDs 10 remote connection 80 support 5 locator LED 9, 10, 79 M major components 14 management, system 4 memory connectors 43, 44 controller 5 installing 45 modules 43 protection 5 requirements 43 specifications 3, 5 type supported 43 microprocessor...SLES) 9.0 74 94 System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: User's Guide operating system (continued) installation with ServerGuide 65 without ServerGuide 66 operator information panel connector 8, 9 controls 8, 9, 16 internal connectors 16 LEDs 8, 9 option connectors, system board 20 options compatible, IBM ServerProven list installing 13 ...
...(continued) link LEDs 10 remote connection 80 support 5 locator LED 9, 10, 79 M major components 14 management, system 4 memory connectors 43, 44 controller 5 installing 45 modules 43 protection 5 requirements 43 specifications 3, 5 type supported 43 microprocessor...SLES) 9.0 74 94 System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: User's Guide operating system (continued) installation with ServerGuide 65 without ServerGuide 66 operator information panel connector 8, 9 controls 8, 9, 16 internal connectors 16 LEDs 8, 9 option connectors, system board 20 options compatible, IBM ServerProven list installing 13 ...