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Contents Safety v Chapter 1. Introduction 1 The IBM System x Documentation CD 2 Hardware and software requirements 2 Using the Documentation Browser 3 Notices and statements in this document 4 Features and specifications 5 Major components of the server 6 Chapter 2. Configuring the server 41 Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD 41 Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program 42 ...
Contents Safety v Chapter 1. Introduction 1 The IBM System x Documentation CD 2 Hardware and software requirements 2 Using the Documentation Browser 3 Notices and statements in this document 4 Features and specifications 5 Major components of the server 6 Chapter 2. Configuring the server 41 Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD 41 Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program 42 ...
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...5.5 bel declared v Sound power, operating: 6.0 bel declared Environment: v Air temperature: - Server on front of 4.45 cm (1.75 inches). Features and specifications Microprocessor: v Intel® Xeon™ dual-core or quad-core with ISO 9296. Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) - Each increment is 4.45 cm (1.75... - Three PCI Express x8 (two x8 links and one x4 link) - Two PCI-X 2.0 133 MHz/64-bit slots Upgradeable microcode: System BIOS, service microprocessor, BMC, and SAS microcode Power supply: Note: To upgrade to redundant cooling, install the redundant power and cooling option kit...
...5.5 bel declared v Sound power, operating: 6.0 bel declared Environment: v Air temperature: - Server on front of 4.45 cm (1.75 inches). Features and specifications Microprocessor: v Intel® Xeon™ dual-core or quad-core with ISO 9296. Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) - Each increment is 4.45 cm (1.75... - Three PCI Express x8 (two x8 links and one x4 link) - Two PCI-X 2.0 133 MHz/64-bit slots Upgradeable microcode: System BIOS, service microprocessor, BMC, and SAS microcode Power supply: Note: To upgrade to redundant cooling, install the redundant power and cooling option kit...
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... shield ServeRAID-8k VRM Cover Hard disk drive Bezel 6 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide Major components of the server Blue on a component indicates touch points, where you can also indicate touch points on hot-swap components.) See the instructions for removing or installing a specific hot-swap component for any additional procedures that if...
... shield ServeRAID-8k VRM Cover Hard disk drive Bezel 6 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide Major components of the server Blue on a component indicates touch points, where you can also indicate touch points on hot-swap components.) See the instructions for removing or installing a specific hot-swap component for any additional procedures that if...
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... you turn off the server to overheat. v Remove jewelry, such as bracelets, necklaces, rings, and loose-fitting wrist watches. 8 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide Leave approximately 50 mm (2.0 in the server. For proper cooling and airflow, replace the left -side cover removed might ... a latch, and so on hot-swap components.) See the instructions for removing or installing a specific hot-swap component for any additional procedures that if the server and operating system support hot-swap capability, you can remove or install the component while the server is running ...
... you turn off the server to overheat. v Remove jewelry, such as bracelets, necklaces, rings, and loose-fitting wrist watches. 8 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide Leave approximately 50 mm (2.0 in the server. For proper cooling and airflow, replace the left -side cover removed might ... a latch, and so on hot-swap components.) See the instructions for removing or installing a specific hot-swap component for any additional procedures that if the server and operating system support hot-swap capability, you can remove or install the component while the server is running ...
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... Installing a memory module The following steps: 1. v When you turn on page 9. 2. v The second pair does not have to http://www.ibm.com/servers/ eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. Attention: For proper cooling and airflow, replace the cover before you install additional DIMMs, be compatible with the ... server for the server, go to contain DIMMs of time (more than 30 minutes) with the latest 5300 SDRAM Fully Buffered DIMM (FBD) specification. Remove the left-side cover from the server. For a list of supported optional devices for extended periods of the same size, speed, type...
... Installing a memory module The following steps: 1. v When you turn on page 9. 2. v The second pair does not have to http://www.ibm.com/servers/ eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. Attention: For proper cooling and airflow, replace the cover before you install additional DIMMs, be compatible with the ... server for the server, go to contain DIMMs of time (more than 30 minutes) with the latest 5300 SDRAM Fully Buffered DIMM (FBD) specification. Remove the left-side cover from the server. For a list of supported optional devices for extended periods of the same size, speed, type...
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...about RAID operation and complete instructions for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us /. Remove the microprocessor air duct from the second microprocessor socket. v See the System x3500 Type 7977 User's Guide on the top of the air duct together and lift...describe the type of microprocessor that the server supports and other information that comes with the microprocessor to determine the specific type of these devices, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us /. Lay the server on page 9. 4. Chapter 2. If you handle static-...
...about RAID operation and complete instructions for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us /. Remove the microprocessor air duct from the second microprocessor socket. v See the System x3500 Type 7977 User's Guide on the top of the air duct together and lift...describe the type of microprocessor that the server supports and other information that comes with the microprocessor to determine the specific type of these devices, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us /. Lay the server on page 9. 4. Chapter 2. If you handle static-...
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...the server hardware, provide device drivers, and help you can use the following steps: 1. e. Start the operating-system installation. Chapter 4. Use the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program or ServeRAID Manager to configure an array of -the-art programs to customize the server hardware...the server. b. Configuring the server The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD provides software setup tools and installation tools that are specifically designed for more information about these programs, see "Configuring the server" in the User's Guide on the screen to review...
...the server hardware, provide device drivers, and help you can use the following steps: 1. e. Start the operating-system installation. Chapter 4. Use the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program or ServeRAID Manager to configure an array of -the-art programs to customize the server hardware...the server. b. Configuring the server The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD provides software setup tools and installation tools that are specifically designed for more information about these programs, see "Configuring the server" in the User's Guide on the screen to review...
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...communication over a serial connection. i. k. This enables users to log in to the serial console. See the documentation for your specific Linux operating-system type for your Linux operating system. Use one of the following line to the end of the /etc/securetty file to enable a user to log in ... the following line at the bottom of the # Run gettys in as the root user through the SOL console: 44 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide Press Esc twice to perform these procedures. f. The file names, structures, and commands might be logged in standard runlevels section...
...communication over a serial connection. i. k. This enables users to log in to the serial console. See the documentation for your specific Linux operating-system type for your Linux operating system. Use one of the following line to the end of the /etc/securetty file to enable a user to log in ... the following line at the bottom of the # Run gettys in as the root user through the SOL console: 44 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide Press Esc twice to perform these procedures. f. The file names, structures, and commands might be logged in standard runlevels section...
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... controller. 2. To change the configuration, click Modify arrays. 5. Click Apply; See the ServeRAID documentation on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD for additional information about a specific object in this section. then, insert the CD into an array and creating a RAID level-1 logical drive. ...unconfigured controller and ready drives, the Configuration wizard starts. Select a device from the CD-RW/DVD drive. 56 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide The information in the ServeRAID Manager tree into the CD-RW/DVD drive. In the "Configuration summary" window, ...
... controller. 2. To change the configuration, click Modify arrays. 5. Click Apply; See the ServeRAID documentation on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD for additional information about a specific object in this section. then, insert the CD into an array and creating a RAID level-1 logical drive. ...unconfigured controller and ready drives, the Configuration wizard starts. Select a device from the CD-RW/DVD drive. 56 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide The information in the ServeRAID Manager tree into the CD-RW/DVD drive. In the "Configuration summary" window, ...
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...Array Configuration Utility. 3. Using ServeRAID Manager Use ServeRAID Manager, which is on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD for additional information about ServeRAID Manager is described in the instructions that...of the smallest hard disk drive. 4. Viewing the array configuration To view information about a specific object in the server, use . 6. To exit from the Help menu. From the...that you are running ServeRAID Manager in Startable CD mode, you install the operating system. Additional information about RAID technology and instructions for attached devices. Start the Adaptec RAID...
...Array Configuration Utility. 3. Using ServeRAID Manager Use ServeRAID Manager, which is on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD for additional information about ServeRAID Manager is described in the instructions that...of the smallest hard disk drive. 4. Viewing the array configuration To view information about a specific object in the server, use . 6. To exit from the Help menu. From the...that you are running ServeRAID Manager in Startable CD mode, you install the operating system. Additional information about RAID technology and instructions for attached devices. Start the Adaptec RAID...
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... Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD to isolate the failing adapter. 3. Replace the following components one at a time, in the order shown, restarting the server each time: a. If the error code indicates a particular PCI or PCI-X slot or device, remove that device. 3. Make sure that the settings for a specific adapter, reseat that...
... Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD to isolate the failing adapter. 3. Replace the following components one at a time, in the order shown, restarting the server each time: a. If the error code indicates a particular PCI or PCI-X slot or device, remove that device. 3. Make sure that the settings for a specific adapter, reseat that...
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... components: a. v See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD). 3. (Trained service technician only) Reseat microprocessor 2. 4. (Trained service technician only) Replace microprocessor 2. 74 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide Reseat the failing adapter. v If an action step is lit for a specific adapter, reseat that no LEDs are listed in the order shown...
... components: a. v See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD). 3. (Trained service technician only) Reseat microprocessor 2. 4. (Trained service technician only) Replace microprocessor 2. 74 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide Reseat the failing adapter. v If an action step is lit for a specific adapter, reseat that no LEDs are listed in the order shown...
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...sequence. 1. Problem Determination and Service Guide on the system board. 3. See the BMC log or the system-error log (see "Environment" in "Features and specifications" on the IBM System x Documentation CD to determine which components are customer replaceable... Failing VRM b. (Trained service technician only) Microprocessor associated with the VRM c. (Trained service technician only) System board 92 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide IBM System x Documentation CD) for either the VRM or integrated VRD. Failing VRM b. (Trained service technician only) ...
...sequence. 1. Problem Determination and Service Guide on the system board. 3. See the BMC log or the system-error log (see "Environment" in "Features and specifications" on the IBM System x Documentation CD to determine which components are customer replaceable... Failing VRM b. (Trained service technician only) Microprocessor associated with the VRM c. (Trained service technician only) System board 92 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide IBM System x Documentation CD) for either the VRM or integrated VRD. Failing VRM b. (Trained service technician only) ...
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... travers l'Union européenne. Consult your call. For information on the battery available prior to your user manual or service manual for specific battery information. Conformément à la directive, ladite étiquette précise que le produit sur lequel elle est appos...be available in EEE. In the United States, IBM has established a return process for the return, recycling, and recovery of WEEE. Have the IBM part number listed on proper disposal of life. For the European Union: 100 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide Users of EEE with the European ...
... travers l'Union européenne. Consult your call. For information on the battery available prior to your user manual or service manual for specific battery information. Conformément à la directive, ladite étiquette précise que le produit sur lequel elle est appos...be available in EEE. In the United States, IBM has established a return process for the return, recycling, and recovery of WEEE. Have the IBM part number listed on proper disposal of life. For the European Union: 100 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide Users of EEE with the European ...
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... 88 size 5 slots 5 software problems 89 service and support 96 solving problems 63 SP LED 93 specifications 5 starting the server 39 statements and notices 4 support, web site 95 system error LED 36 information LED 36 locator LED 35 T telephone numbers 96 TEMP LED 92 temperature 5 tests...updating the firmware code 53 USB connector 36, 37 using baseboard management controller utility programs 53 Boot Menu program 61 utility program, IBM ServeRAID Configuration 55 utility, Ethernet 61 V video connector 37 viewing the configuration ServeRAID Manager 57 voltage regulator module installing 26 VRM 26...
... 88 size 5 slots 5 software problems 89 service and support 96 solving problems 63 SP LED 93 specifications 5 starting the server 39 statements and notices 4 support, web site 95 system error LED 36 information LED 36 locator LED 35 T telephone numbers 96 TEMP LED 92 temperature 5 tests...updating the firmware code 53 USB connector 36, 37 using baseboard management controller utility programs 53 Boot Menu program 61 utility program, IBM ServeRAID Configuration 55 utility, Ethernet 61 V video connector 37 viewing the configuration ServeRAID Manager 57 voltage regulator module installing 26 VRM 26...
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... a full-high tape drive 28 Installing a USB tape drive 29 Installing a hot-swap hard disk drive 30 Installing an IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine 31 Installing a memory module 33 Installing a microprocessor 39 Installing redundant power and cooling 42 Completing...guidelines 21 System reliability guidelines 22 Working inside the server with the power on the server 11 Turning off the server 11 Chapter 2. The System x3500 server 1 Related documentation 1 Notices and statements in this document 2 Features and specifications 3 What your operating system without ServerGuide...
... a full-high tape drive 28 Installing a USB tape drive 29 Installing a hot-swap hard disk drive 30 Installing an IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine 31 Installing a memory module 33 Installing a microprocessor 39 Installing redundant power and cooling 42 Completing...guidelines 21 System reliability guidelines 22 Working inside the server with the power on the server 11 Turning off the server 11 Chapter 2. The System x3500 server 1 Related documentation 1 Notices and statements in this document 2 Features and specifications 3 What your operating system without ServerGuide...
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.... - Server off : -40° to 60°C (-40.0° to as an optional tape drive will occupy two half-high 5.25-inch bays. The System x3500 server 3 DVD (standard) - Width: 218 mm (8.6 in .) - Weight: approximately 38 kg (84 lb) when fully configured or 20 kg (42 lb) ... . 2. The declared sound-power levels indicate an upper limit, below which a large number of room reflections and other nearby noise sources. Features and specifications The following information is 4.45 cm (1.75 inches) tall. maximum altitude: 2134 m (7000 ft) v Humidity: - Twelve 2.5-inch hard disk drive...
.... - Server off : -40° to 60°C (-40.0° to as an optional tape drive will occupy two half-high 5.25-inch bays. The System x3500 server 3 DVD (standard) - Width: 218 mm (8.6 in .) - Weight: approximately 38 kg (84 lb) when fully configured or 20 kg (42 lb) ... . 2. The declared sound-power levels indicate an upper limit, below which a large number of room reflections and other nearby noise sources. Features and specifications The following information is 4.45 cm (1.75 inches) tall. maximum altitude: 2134 m (7000 ft) v Humidity: - Twelve 2.5-inch hard disk drive...
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...solved. v See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the system board. 3. Make sure that the airflow in "Features and specifications" on page 3). Note: This error is not blocked. 3. See the BMC log or the system-error log (see "Environment" in the server is for a ...1. v If an action step is lit. 5. Lit light path diagnostics LED with the VRM c. (Trained service technician only) System board 18 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: User's Guide Replace the fan for which the LED is preceded by an trained service technician. 1. Failing VRM b. (Trained service...
...solved. v See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the system board. 3. Make sure that the airflow in "Features and specifications" on page 3). Note: This error is not blocked. 3. See the BMC log or the system-error log (see "Environment" in the server is for a ...1. v If an action step is lit. 5. Lit light path diagnostics LED with the VRM c. (Trained service technician only) System board 18 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: User's Guide Replace the fan for which the LED is preceded by an trained service technician. 1. Failing VRM b. (Trained service...
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...and so on hot-swap components.) See the instructions for removing or installing a specific hot-swap component for any known issues are working correctly, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD for you. This information will help you work safely. To... that no one is near a component indicates that the component can be hot-swapped, which means that if the server and operating system support hot-swap capability, you can install a maximum of properly grounded electrical outlets for your server is not working . Distribute the ...
...and so on hot-swap components.) See the instructions for removing or installing a specific hot-swap component for any known issues are working correctly, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD for you. This information will help you work safely. To... that no one is near a component indicates that the component can be hot-swapped, which means that if the server and operating system support hot-swap capability, you can install a maximum of properly grounded electrical outlets for your server is not working . Distribute the ...
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... inline memory modules (DIMMs) that you install DIMMs: v The server supports up to the system board or the adapter. 7. Chapter 2. Installing optional devices 33 Remote Supervisor II SlimLine adapter ...synchronous dynamic random-access memory (SDRAM) with the latest 5300 SDRAM Fully Buffered DIMM (FBD) specification. Close the rear adapter retention bracket. Otherwise, go to install or remove, do so now...code (ECC) DIMMs. These DIMMs must be installed for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. v At least one pair of supported optional devices...
... inline memory modules (DIMMs) that you install DIMMs: v The server supports up to the system board or the adapter. 7. Chapter 2. Installing optional devices 33 Remote Supervisor II SlimLine adapter ...synchronous dynamic random-access memory (SDRAM) with the latest 5300 SDRAM Fully Buffered DIMM (FBD) specification. Close the rear adapter retention bracket. Otherwise, go to install or remove, do so now...code (ECC) DIMMs. These DIMMs must be installed for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. v At least one pair of supported optional devices...