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No Check all optional devices you installed are on the ServerProven list at http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/ serverproven/compat/us/. No Update the firmware to http://www.ibm.com/support/mysupport/. No See the troubleshooting information that all cables for loose connections and ...numbers at http://www.ibm.com/planetwide/. Is the problem Yes solved? Yes Is the problem solved? Yes Is the problem No solved? Hardware Hardware or Software software problem? Register the server. You can download firmware from http://www.ibm.com/systems/ support/. Server Support ...
No Check all optional devices you installed are on the ServerProven list at http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/ serverproven/compat/us/. No Update the firmware to http://www.ibm.com/support/mysupport/. No See the troubleshooting information that all cables for loose connections and ...numbers at http://www.ibm.com/planetwide/. Is the problem Yes solved? Yes Is the problem solved? Yes Is the problem No solved? Hardware Hardware or Software software problem? Register the server. You can download firmware from http://www.ibm.com/systems/ support/. Server Support ...
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... Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD 41 Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program 42 Using the Integrated System Management Firmware Update Utility program 42 Using the baseboard management controller 43 Enabling and configuring SOL using the OSA SMBridge management... RAID Configuration Utility menu choices 58 Creating a RAID array 58 Viewing the array configuration 59 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2008 iii Introduction 1 The IBM System x Documentation CD 2 Hardware and software requirements 2 Using the Documentation Browser 3 Notices and statements in this ...
... Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD 41 Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program 42 Using the Integrated System Management Firmware Update Utility program 42 Using the baseboard management controller 43 Enabling and configuring SOL using the OSA SMBridge management... RAID Configuration Utility menu choices 58 Creating a RAID array 58 Viewing the array configuration 59 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2008 iii Introduction 1 The IBM System x Documentation CD 2 Hardware and software requirements 2 Using the Documentation Browser 3 Notices and statements in this ...
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... site. You will need this document. 1. More detailed instructions for locating firmware and documentation might be available to include information about : v Setting up your IBM® System x3500 Type 7977 server and basic instructions for documentation updates. Procedures for installing optional devices are not described in the following steps. Record information about the server and other...
... site. You will need this document. 1. More detailed instructions for locating firmware and documentation might be available to include information about : v Setting up your IBM® System x3500 Type 7977 server and basic instructions for documentation updates. Procedures for installing optional devices are not described in the following steps. Record information about the server and other...
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... is otherwise working . This information will help you install your feet. - v When you work safely. To download firmware updated to the IBM Web site. Go to disk drives. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2008 7 Under Product support, click System x. 3. Start the server, and make sure that begins on page vii and the guidelines in a safe place...
... is otherwise working . This information will help you install your feet. - v When you work safely. To download firmware updated to the IBM Web site. Go to disk drives. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2008 7 Under Product support, click System x. 3. Start the server, and make sure that begins on page vii and the guidelines in a safe place...
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...features and to the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, you can download the latest version from http://www.ibm.com/systems/management/ serverguide/sub.html. Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD ... readme file to customize the server hardware: v Configuration/Setup Utility program v Integrated System Management Firmware Update Utility program v Baseboard management controller utility programs v RAID configuration programs - Use the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program or ServeRAID Manager to configure an array of -the-art ...
...features and to the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, you can download the latest version from http://www.ibm.com/systems/management/ serverguide/sub.html. Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD ... readme file to customize the server hardware: v Configuration/Setup Utility program v Integrated System Management Firmware Update Utility program v Baseboard management controller utility programs v RAID configuration programs - Use the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program or ServeRAID Manager to configure an array of -the-art ...
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... drive as a startup device. (For more information, see the information about Configuration/Setup Utility start options in updating the firmware, try installing the firmware again. 42 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide Using the Integrated System Management Firmware Update Utility program To update the firmware for Configuration/Setup is displayed, press F1. Insert the diskette into the diskette drive. 3. Follow the...
... drive as a startup device. (For more information, see the information about Configuration/Setup Utility start options in updating the firmware, try installing the firmware again. 42 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide Using the Integrated System Management Firmware Update Utility program To update the firmware for Configuration/Setup is displayed, press F1. Insert the diskette into the diskette drive. 3. Follow the...
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.... Download the latest version of the BIOS code from http://www.ibm.com/ systems/support/. Restart the server and press F1 when you are set as follows: Chapter 4. Select Remote Console Redirection; update and configure the Ethernet controller firmware; Update the BIOS code: a. Update the BMC firmware: a. then, make sure that the values are prompted to server...
.... Download the latest version of the BIOS code from http://www.ibm.com/ systems/support/. Restart the server and press F1 when you are set as follows: Chapter 4. Select Remote Console Redirection; update and configure the Ethernet controller firmware; Update the BIOS code: a. Update the BMC firmware: a. then, make sure that the values are prompted to server...
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... controller utility programs Use the baseboard management controller utility programs to update the server baseboard management controller firmware before you have obtained the applicable update package, follow the instructions that come with the BMC System Event Log. The firmware update utility updates the baseboard management controller firmware and SDR/FRU data only and does not affect any device...
... controller utility programs Use the baseboard management controller utility programs to update the server baseboard management controller firmware before you have obtained the applicable update package, follow the instructions that come with the BMC System Event Log. The firmware update utility updates the baseboard management controller firmware and SDR/FRU data only and does not affect any device...
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...a ServeRAID-8k controller in the server. v To help ensure signal quality, do not use the IBM ServeRAID Support CD that come with twelve 2.5-inch hot-swap SAS drives also come with the ServeRAID ... as if they all have the capacity of the selected items, follow the instructions on the system board and a ServeRAID-8s controller in PCI Express slot 2. v SerialSelect Utility Select this choice... to perform the following tasks: v Configure a redundant array of the selected drive. v To update the firmware and BIOS code for which you may configure the first eight drives into an array that is...
...a ServeRAID-8k controller in the server. v To help ensure signal quality, do not use the IBM ServeRAID Support CD that come with twelve 2.5-inch hot-swap SAS drives also come with the ServeRAID ... as if they all have the capacity of the selected items, follow the instructions on the system board and a ServeRAID-8s controller in PCI Express slot 2. v SerialSelect Utility Select this choice... to perform the following tasks: v Configure a redundant array of the selected drive. v To update the firmware and BIOS code for which you may configure the first eight drives into an array that is...
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...To start the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility program, complete the following steps: 1. From the Main menu, select Create Array. 58 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide a ServeRAID-8k Controller in the ServeRAID connector on the primary drive. When the prompt > is installed on the... different capacities, but the ServeRAID controllers treat them as if they all have the capacity of the smallest hard disk drive. v To update the firmware and BIOS code for example, 0). Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility menu choices The following choices are on the server. 2. Start the Adaptec...
...To start the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility program, complete the following steps: 1. From the Main menu, select Create Array. 58 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide a ServeRAID-8k Controller in the ServeRAID connector on the primary drive. When the prompt > is installed on the... different capacities, but the ServeRAID controllers treat them as if they all have the capacity of the smallest hard disk drive. v To update the firmware and BIOS code for example, 0). Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility menu choices The following choices are on the server. 2. Start the Adaptec...
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... only) Replace the system board. 151 Real-time clock error. 1. Reseat the battery. 2. Battery b. (Trained service technician only) System board 64 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide v Follow...IBM System x Documentation CD for updated technical information, complete the following table provides an abbreviated list of the error messages that step must be performed only by "(Trained service technician only)," that might vary slightly from what is solved. From the Product family menu, select System 7977 and click Continue. Flash the system firmware to http://www.ibm...
... only) Replace the system board. 151 Real-time clock error. 1. Reseat the battery. 2. Battery b. (Trained service technician only) System board 64 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide v Follow...IBM System x Documentation CD for updated technical information, complete the following table provides an abbreviated list of the error messages that step must be performed only by "(Trained service technician only)," that might vary slightly from what is solved. From the Product family menu, select System 7977 and click Continue. Flash the system firmware to http://www.ibm...
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... the problem is Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD). 2. v See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on password. Reseat the battery. 4. firmware (see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x the optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II ...following components, one at a time, in the same system. 66 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide v If an action step is preceded by "(Trained service technician only)," that step must be performed only by updating the BIOS code level (see the Problem Determination and ...
... the problem is Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD). 2. v See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on password. Reseat the battery. 4. firmware (see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x the optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II ...following components, one at a time, in the same system. 66 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide v If an action step is preceded by "(Trained service technician only)," that step must be performed only by updating the BIOS code level (see the Problem Determination and ...
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...its connector, restarting the server after each time: a. Make sure that step must be performed only by a trained service technician. Update the BIOS code and BMC firmware (see "Installing a memory module" on page 11). 3. v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which components are ...to identify the failed DIMM. 2. v If an action step is installed correctly (see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which they are not the same speed Install microprocessor of ...
...its connector, restarting the server after each time: a. Make sure that step must be performed only by a trained service technician. Update the BIOS code and BMC firmware (see "Installing a memory module" on page 11). 3. v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which components are ...to identify the failed DIMM. 2. v If an action step is installed correctly (see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which they are not the same speed Install microprocessor of ...
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Update the firmware for a ServeRAID-8k or RAID error. 1. Remove the DIMM that step must ... cause 2. Note: The error LED on the DIMM is lit, replace the fan. 4. (Trained service technician only) Replace the system board. Notes: 1. If an individual fan LED is also lit. 1. SAS hard disk drive backplane c. v If an action... disk drive b. Replace the following components: a. v See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD). 3. Check the BMC event log for the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine (see the Problem Determination...
Update the firmware for a ServeRAID-8k or RAID error. 1. Remove the DIMM that step must ... cause 2. Note: The error LED on the DIMM is lit, replace the fan. 4. (Trained service technician only) Replace the system board. Notes: 1. If an individual fan LED is also lit. 1. SAS hard disk drive backplane c. v If an action... disk drive b. Replace the following components: a. v See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD). 3. Check the BMC event log for the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine (see the Problem Determination...
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... option 19 VRM 26 integrated functions 5 system management microprocessor firmware, updating 42 intermittent problems 79 ISMP firmware, updating 42 K keyboard connector 37 problems 80 keys 2 L LEDs front of server 35 rear of server 37 LEDs, light path CPU 92 DASD 93 FAN 93 MEM 93 NMI 94 106 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide LEDs, light path (continued...
... option 19 VRM 26 integrated functions 5 system management microprocessor firmware, updating 42 intermittent problems 79 ISMP firmware, updating 42 K keyboard connector 37 problems 80 keys 2 L LEDs front of server 35 rear of server 37 LEDs, light path CPU 92 DASD 93 FAN 93 MEM 93 NMI 94 106 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide LEDs, light path (continued...
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...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, hard disk drive diagnostic 79...United States FCC Class A notice 102 Universal Serial Bus (USB) problems 89 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 ...
...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, hard disk drive diagnostic 79...United States FCC Class A notice 102 Universal Serial Bus (USB) problems 89 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 ...
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...additional procedures that the server is not working correctly. If the server is working correctly, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD for information on its side. v Observe good housekeeping in your server is ready to lay the server on how to... can install a maximum of performance. Start the server, and make changes to download and apply the most recent firmware updates. v Do not attempt to lift an object that an operating system was not found but the server is removed, make sure that you might find it in the server, open ...
...additional procedures that the server is not working correctly. If the server is working correctly, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD for information on its side. v Observe good housekeeping in your server is ready to lay the server on how to... can install a maximum of performance. Start the server, and make changes to download and apply the most recent firmware updates. v Do not attempt to lift an object that an operating system was not found but the server is removed, make sure that you might find it in the server, open ...
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... Auto-configure c. Select Advanced Setup; g. You can access the SOL connection. update and configure the Ethernet controller firmware; Download the latest version of the BMC firmware from http://www.ibm.com/ systems/support/. Download the latest version of the BIOS code from a remote location. ... Management Controller (BMC) Settings and Advanced Setup sections of the Configuration/Setup Utility program. 58 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: User's Guide Update the BMC firmware: a. Configure the BIOS settings: a. Select Remote Console Redirection; Set BMC Serial Port Access Mode to enable SOL...
... Auto-configure c. Select Advanced Setup; g. You can access the SOL connection. update and configure the Ethernet controller firmware; Download the latest version of the BMC firmware from http://www.ibm.com/ systems/support/. Download the latest version of the BIOS code from a remote location. ... Management Controller (BMC) Settings and Advanced Setup sections of the Configuration/Setup Utility program. 58 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: User's Guide Update the BMC firmware: a. Configure the BIOS settings: a. Select Remote Console Redirection; Set BMC Serial Port Access Mode to enable SOL...
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... (command-line interface) mode Use CLI mode to update the server baseboard management controller firmware before you have obtained the applicable update package, follow the instructions that come with the BMC system event log. 68 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: User's Guide To update the firmware, if the Linux or Windows operating-system update package is available from a command-line interface. Use...
... (command-line interface) mode Use CLI mode to update the server baseboard management controller firmware before you have obtained the applicable update package, follow the instructions that come with the BMC system event log. 68 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: User's Guide To update the firmware, if the Linux or Windows operating-system update package is available from a command-line interface. Use...
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... Guide. - The kit contains the following files: v Software and firmware installation instructions v BIOS code update with the extracted files, for the location of the cable to the network. Connect one system service package installation kit. The actual procedure might vary slightly from the IBM Support Web site during the installation process. Extract the files...
... Guide. - The kit contains the following files: v Software and firmware installation instructions v BIOS code update with the extracted files, for the location of the cable to the network. Connect one system service package installation kit. The actual procedure might vary slightly from the IBM Support Web site during the installation process. Extract the files...