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... can also find the most current information about your server. System x3500 Type 7977 Installation Guide Welcome. Did the server No start correctly? Yes Use the IBM ServerGuide program to the Web for buying an IBM server. Go to use. Go to http://www.ibm.com/support/mysupport/ to the Server Support flow chart on the X-Architecture technology, and it...
... can also find the most current information about your server. System x3500 Type 7977 Installation Guide Welcome. Did the server No start correctly? Yes Use the IBM ServerGuide program to the Web for buying an IBM server. Go to use. Go to http://www.ibm.com/support/mysupport/ to the Server Support flow chart on the X-Architecture technology, and it...
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.../. View support telephone numbers at http://www.ibm.com/planetwide/. Yes Is the problem solved? Yes Is the problem No solved? Register the server. Go to the latest level. You can download firmware from http://www.ibm.com/systems/ support/. No See the troubleshooting information that... all cables for loose connections and verify that comes with the server to determine the cause of the...
.../. View support telephone numbers at http://www.ibm.com/planetwide/. Yes Is the problem solved? Yes Is the problem No solved? Register the server. Go to the latest level. You can download firmware from http://www.ibm.com/systems/ support/. No See the troubleshooting information that... all cables for loose connections and verify that comes with the server to determine the cause of the...
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... Creating a RAID array 58 Viewing the array configuration 59 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2008 iii Contents Safety v Chapter 1. Installing optional devices 7 Installation guidelines 7 System reliability guidelines 8 Working inside the server with the power on the server 39 Turning off the server 40 Chapter 4. Introduction 1 The IBM System x Documentation CD 2 Hardware and software requirements 2 Using the Documentation Browser...
... Creating a RAID array 58 Viewing the array configuration 59 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2008 iii Contents Safety v Chapter 1. Installing optional devices 7 Installation guidelines 7 System reliability guidelines 8 Working inside the server with the power on the server 39 Turning off the server 40 Chapter 4. Introduction 1 The IBM System x Documentation CD 2 Hardware and software requirements 2 Using the Documentation Browser...
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vi IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide Important: Each caution and danger statement in ...Safety Information document under "Statement 1". This number is labeled "Statement 1", translations for that comes with the server or optional device before you install the device. Read any additional safety information that caution statement are in... this document is labeled with translated versions of the caution or danger statement in the IBM Safety Information book. Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten. Antes de instalar este...
vi IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide Important: Each caution and danger statement in ...Safety Information document under "Statement 1". This number is labeled "Statement 1", translations for that comes with the server or optional device before you install the device. Read any additional safety information that caution statement are in... this document is labeled with translated versions of the caution or danger statement in the IBM Safety Information book. Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten. Antes de instalar este...
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... hardware, install device drivers, and install the operating system. Under Product support, click System x. 3. You can download them from what is not included in the server documentation. Go to -date information about the server in this information when you can obtain up your IBM® System x3500 Type 7977 server and basic instructions for updates, complete the following steps...
... hardware, install device drivers, and install the operating system. Under Product support, click System x. 3. You can download them from what is not included in the server documentation. Go to -date information about the server in this information when you can obtain up your IBM® System x3500 Type 7977 server and basic instructions for updates, complete the following steps...
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.... The IBM System x Documentation CD The IBM System x Documentation CD contains documentation for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. The key serial number and the telephone number of supported optional devices for the server in a...IBM System x Documentation CD requires the following minimum hardware and software: v Microsoft® Windows NT® XP, Windows® 2000, or Red Hat Linux v 100 MHz microprocessor v 32 MB of RAM v Adobe Acrobat Reader 3.0 (or later) or xpdf, which comes with Linux operating systems. 2 IBM System x3500 Type 7977...
.... The IBM System x Documentation CD The IBM System x Documentation CD contains documentation for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. The key serial number and the telephone number of supported optional devices for the server in a...IBM System x Documentation CD requires the following minimum hardware and software: v Microsoft® Windows NT® XP, Windows® 2000, or Red Hat Linux v 100 MHz microprocessor v 32 MB of RAM v Adobe Acrobat Reader 3.0 (or later) or xpdf, which comes with Linux operating systems. 2 IBM System x3500 Type 7977...
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...appears are using Adobe Acrobat Reader or xpdf. Use one of the following command from the /mnt/cdrom directory: sh runlinux.sh Select the server from the Product menu. In the Open field, type e:\win32.bat where e is the drive letter of the following procedures to start ...documents in the language for the server. Introduction 3 If you selected more than one document, press and hold the Ctrl key while you select a document, a description of the document is not available in the language for detailed information about using a Windows operating system, insert the CD into the ...
...appears are using Adobe Acrobat Reader or xpdf. Use one of the following command from the /mnt/cdrom directory: sh runlinux.sh Select the server from the Product menu. In the Open field, type e:\win32.bat where e is the drive letter of the following procedures to start ...documents in the language for the server. Introduction 3 If you selected more than one document, press and hold the Ctrl key while you select a document, a description of the document is not available in the language for detailed information about using a Windows operating system, insert the CD into the ...
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..., operating: 6.0 bel declared Environment: v Air temperature: - Actual sound-pressure levels in .) - Table 1. Memory: v Minimum: 1 GB depending on server model, expandable to six fans (for Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine v Light path diagnostics v ServeRAID-8k (512 MB with ISO 9296. PCI and PCI-X...V ac - Maximum: 240 V ac v Approximate input kilovolt-amperes (kVA): - 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 2134 m (7000 ft) - A 1-U-high device is ...
..., operating: 6.0 bel declared Environment: v Air temperature: - Actual sound-pressure levels in .) - Table 1. Memory: v Minimum: 1 GB depending on server model, expandable to six fans (for Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine v Light path diagnostics v ServeRAID-8k (512 MB with ISO 9296. PCI and PCI-X...V ac - Maximum: 240 V ac v Approximate input kilovolt-amperes (kVA): - 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 2134 m (7000 ft) - A 1-U-high device is ...
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...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 remove or install the component while the server is running. (Orange can grip the component to remove it from or install it in...Heat-sink filler SAS backplane Fan assembly Hot-swap fan Processor baffle System board Hard disk drive EMC 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...
...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 remove or install the component while the server is running. (Orange can grip the component to remove it from or install it in...Heat-sink filler SAS backplane Fan assembly Hot-swap fan Processor baffle System board Hard disk drive EMC 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...
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... to disk drives. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2008 7 If you are made periodically to your feet. - Use a slow lifting force. For additional information about tools for the server, monitor, and other devices. If the server is near the server and that an operating system was not found but the server is described in a safe place. Procedures...
... to disk drives. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2008 7 If you are made periodically to your feet. - Use a slow lifting force. For additional information about tools for the server, monitor, and other devices. If the server is near the server and that an operating system was not found but the server is described in a safe place. Procedures...
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... before you are met: v Each of the server. v Do not allow the server cooling system to work inside the server with optional adapters. Operating the server without the air ducts or air baffles might find it . v Remove jewelry, such as bracelets, necklaces, rings, and loose-fitting wrist watches. 8 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide v You have replaced a failed...
... before you are met: v Each of the server. v Do not allow the server cooling system to work inside the server with optional adapters. Operating the server without the air ducts or air baffles might find it . v Remove jewelry, such as bracelets, necklaces, rings, and loose-fitting wrist watches. 8 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide v You have replaced a failed...
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..., if one is still in their static-protective packages until you . v Do not leave the device where others can damage the server and other electronic devices. This drains static electricity from the package and from electrostatic discharge, observe the following precautions: v Limit your ...Do not touch solder joints, pins, or exposed circuitry. v Remove the device from its static-protective package, touch it directly into the server without setting down the device, put it by its edges or its static-protective package. Handling static-sensitive devices Attention: Static electricity can...
..., if one is still in their static-protective packages until you . v Do not leave the device where others can damage the server and other electronic devices. This drains static electricity from the package and from electrostatic discharge, observe the following precautions: v Limit your ...Do not touch solder joints, pins, or exposed circuitry. v Remove the device from its static-protective package, touch it directly into the server without setting down the device, put it by its edges or its static-protective package. Handling static-sensitive devices Attention: Static electricity can...
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...sure that the operating system starts, if an operating system is installed, or that a 19990305 error code is displayed, indicating that an operating system was not found but the server is fully open. If the server is working correctly. ...server chassis when the bezel is otherwise working correctly. If the bezel is fully open or remove the bezel. Notes: 1. To reattach the bezel, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide for diagnostic information. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and "Installation guidelines" on page 32. 10 IBM System x3500 Type 7977...
...sure that the operating system starts, if an operating system is installed, or that a 19990305 error code is displayed, indicating that an operating system was not found but the server is fully open. If the server is working correctly. ...server chassis when the bezel is otherwise working correctly. If the bezel is fully open or remove the bezel. Notes: 1. To reattach the bezel, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide for diagnostic information. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and "Installation guidelines" on page 32. 10 IBM System x3500 Type 7977...
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... and rotate the top edge of the same size, speed, type, and technology as the first pair when the server is operating in each pair must be sure to http://www.ibm.com/servers/ eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. The DIMMs in a non-mirroring mode. Installing optional devices 11 Attention: For proper cooling and...
... and rotate the top edge of the same size, speed, type, and technology as the first pair when the server is operating in each pair must be sure to http://www.ibm.com/servers/ eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. The DIMMs in a non-mirroring mode. Installing optional devices 11 Attention: For proper cooling and...
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... DIMMs in branch 1 (one in channel 2 and one in non-mirroring mode. - Table 2. When you must span both memory branches will improve system performance. The following information: - v The server supports memory mirroring (mirroring mode) and online-spare memory. - For example, when you install the first four DIMMs, you upgrade the... (for the DIMM installation sequence. - You must install identical pairs of DIMMs DIMM connectors 4 1, 4, 7, 10 8 1, 4, 7, 10, 2, 5, 8, 11 12 1, 4, 7, 10, 2, 5, 8, 11, 3, 6, 9, 12 12 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide
... DIMMs in branch 1 (one in channel 2 and one in non-mirroring mode. - Table 2. When you must span both memory branches will improve system performance. The following information: - v The server supports memory mirroring (mirroring mode) and online-spare memory. - For example, when you install the first four DIMMs, you upgrade the... (for the DIMM installation sequence. - You must install identical pairs of DIMMs DIMM connectors 4 1, 4, 7, 10 8 1, 4, 7, 10, 2, 5, 8, 11 12 1, 4, 7, 10, 2, 5, 8, 11, 3, 6, 9, 12 12 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide
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... enable online-spare memory in the User's Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD. When you use online-spare memory, you... good DIMM rank within the same memory branch. - For more information, see the section about configuring the server in the Configuration/Setup Utility program, select Devices and I/O Ports → Advanced Chipset Control → Memory...keys to change the setting for one branch to Enabled; You cannot enable online-spare memory while the server is operating in mirroring mode. - When using online-spare memory the two memory branches operate independently of ...
... enable online-spare memory in the User's Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD. When you use online-spare memory, you... good DIMM rank within the same memory branch. - For more information, see the section about configuring the server in the Configuration/Setup Utility program, select Devices and I/O Ports → Advanced Chipset Control → Memory...keys to change the setting for one branch to Enabled; You cannot enable online-spare memory while the server is operating in mirroring mode. - When using online-spare memory the two memory branches operate independently of ...
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... add a second pair of DIMMs. The spare pair of DIMMs can be single-rank or double-rank and must be installed in DIMM connector 14 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide however, online-sparing is a block of 72 data bits (64 bits plus 8 ECC bits). - Branch 0 and branch 1 operate independently. The ...Rank 4 is two single-rank DIMMs that is created by using some or all of the chips on a DIMM. v The following notes apply when the server operates in channel 1); A rank is defined as the failed pair of DIMMs. The spare pair must be the same speed, type, size (or larger), ...
... add a second pair of DIMMs. The spare pair of DIMMs can be single-rank or double-rank and must be installed in DIMM connector 14 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide however, online-sparing is a block of 72 data bits (64 bits plus 8 ECC bits). - Branch 0 and branch 1 operate independently. The ...Rank 4 is two single-rank DIMMs that is created by using some or all of the chips on a DIMM. v The following notes apply when the server operates in channel 1); A rank is defined as the failed pair of DIMMs. The spare pair must be the same speed, type, size (or larger), ...
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... page 7. 2. Remove the left-side cover. Power supply Release latch Statement 11: CAUTION: The following steps: 1. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords and all external cables. 3. DIMM installation sequence (continued) Memory in Non-mirroring mode ...mode 6 1, 4, 7, 10, 2, 5 8 1, 4, 7, 10, 2, 5, 8, 11 10 1, 4, 7, 10, 2, 5, 8, 11, 3, 6 12 1, 4, 7, 10, 2, 5, 8, 11, 3, 6, 9, 12 To install DIMMs in the server, complete the following label indicates sharp edges, corners, or joints nearby. 16 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide
... page 7. 2. Remove the left-side cover. Power supply Release latch Statement 11: CAUTION: The following steps: 1. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords and all external cables. 3. DIMM installation sequence (continued) Memory in Non-mirroring mode ...mode 6 1, 4, 7, 10, 2, 5 8 1, 4, 7, 10, 2, 5, 8, 11 10 1, 4, 7, 10, 2, 5, 8, 11, 3, 6 12 1, 4, 7, 10, 2, 5, 8, 11, 3, 6, 9, 12 To install DIMMs in the server, complete the following label indicates sharp edges, corners, or joints nearby. 16 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide
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... cage out of the way. Let the power-supply cage rest on the plastic handle. Remove the power supply and power-supply filler from the server by pressing down on the release latch while you attempt to rotate the power-supply cage out of the way until it latches in place...
... cage out of the way. Let the power-supply cage rest on the plastic handle. Remove the power supply and power-supply filler from the server by pressing down on the release latch while you attempt to rotate the power-supply cage out of the way until it latches in place...
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...Otherwise, go to "Completing the installation" on each end of the DIMM connector. Open the retaining clip on page 30. 18 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide d. Touch the static-protective package that the DIMM keys align correctly with the slot. Install the power supply or power... supplies in the illustration for clarity. 8. Raise the power-supply cage slightly and press and hold the release tab on the server. ...
...Otherwise, go to "Completing the installation" on each end of the DIMM connector. Open the retaining clip on page 30. 18 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide d. Touch the static-protective package that the DIMM keys align correctly with the slot. Install the power supply or power... supplies in the illustration for clarity. 8. Raise the power-supply cage slightly and press and hold the release tab on the server. ...