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... can also find the most current information about your server. System x3550 Type 7978 Installation Guide Welcome. Thank you for instructions: http://www.ibm.com/systems/ support/ Yes Install applications, such as IBM systems management software and IBM ServeRAID programs The server is based on the reverse side of this page. Your server is ready to set up and configuring your...
... can also find the most current information about your server. System x3550 Type 7978 Installation Guide Welcome. Thank you for instructions: http://www.ibm.com/systems/ support/ Yes Install applications, such as IBM systems management software and IBM ServeRAID programs The server is based on the reverse side of this page. Your server is ready to set up and configuring your...
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.../ or view support telephone numbers at http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/ serverproven/compat/us/. Hardware Hardware or Software software problem? No Check all optional devices you installed are on the ServerProven list at http://www.ibm.com/planetwide/. Yes Is the problem No solved?.... No Update the firmware to take. View support telephone numbers at http://www.ibm.com/planetwide/. Yes Is the problem solved? Go to http://www.ibm.com/support/mysupport/. Register the server. You can download firmware from http://www.ibm.com/systems/ support/. Server Support Yes Is the...
.../ or view support telephone numbers at http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/ serverproven/compat/us/. Hardware Hardware or Software software problem? No Check all optional devices you installed are on the ServerProven list at http://www.ibm.com/planetwide/. Yes Is the problem No solved?.... No Update the firmware to take. View support telephone numbers at http://www.ibm.com/planetwide/. Yes Is the problem solved? Go to http://www.ibm.com/support/mysupport/. Register the server. You can download firmware from http://www.ibm.com/systems/ support/. Server Support Yes Is the...
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... 53 Diagnostic tools overview 53 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006, 2008 iii Introduction 1 The IBM System x Documentation CD 3 Hardware and software requirements ...3 Using the Documentation Browser 3 Features and specifications 4 Notices and statements in this document 6 Major components of the server 7 Chapter 2. Contents Safety v Chapter 1. Installing options 9 Installation guidelines 9 System reliability guidelines 9 Working inside the server with the power on the server 32 Turning off the server...
... 53 Diagnostic tools overview 53 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006, 2008 iii Introduction 1 The IBM System x Documentation CD 3 Hardware and software requirements ...3 Using the Documentation Browser 3 Features and specifications 4 Notices and statements in this document 6 Major components of the server 7 Chapter 2. Contents Safety v Chapter 1. Installing options 9 Installation guidelines 9 System reliability guidelines 9 Working inside the server with the power on the server 32 Turning off the server...
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... with a number 1, translations for that caution statement appear in the IBM Safety Information book under statement 1. vi IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide Be sure to cross reference an English caution or danger statement with a number. For example, if a caution statement begins with the server or optional device before performing the instructions. Important: All caution...
... with a number 1, translations for that caution statement appear in the IBM Safety Information book under statement 1. vi IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide Be sure to cross reference an English caution or danger statement with a number. For example, if a caution statement begins with the server or optional device before performing the instructions. Important: All caution...
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... drive configuration. Chapter 1. This document contains information about: v Setting up your IBM® System x3550 Type 7978 server and basic instructions for installing some options v Identifying server controls, LEDs, and power v Starting and configuring the server v Solving problems The System x3550 server supports one of the following illustration shows a System x3550 server with four hot-swap bays support 2.5-inch hot-swap Serial Attached...
... drive configuration. Chapter 1. This document contains information about: v Setting up your IBM® System x3550 Type 7978 server and basic instructions for installing some options v Identifying server controls, LEDs, and power v Starting and configuring the server v Solving problems The System x3550 server supports one of the following illustration shows a System x3550 server with four hot-swap bays support 2.5-inch hot-swap Serial Attached...
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... this document. 1. Go to -date information about the server and other IBM server products at http://www.ibm.com/systems/x/. Under Popular links, click Software and device drivers for firmware updates, or click Publications lookup for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/ eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. 2 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide The location of the ID label is...
... this document. 1. Go to -date information about the server and other IBM server products at http://www.ibm.com/systems/x/. Under Popular links, click Software and device drivers for firmware updates, or click Publications lookup for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/ eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. 2 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide The location of the ID label is...
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.... When you select the documents. To select more than one document, all users, use in your server and displays the documents in the language for the server in folders. If you selected more than one document, press and hold the Ctrl key while you ... sign (+) indicates each folder or document that has additional documents under Topic Description. The Documentation Browser starts automatically. The IBM System x Documentation CD The IBM System x Documentation CD contains documentation for that region, the English-language version is the drive letter of the document is enabled...
.... When you select the documents. To select more than one document, all users, use in your server and displays the documents in the language for the server in folders. If you selected more than one document, press and hold the Ctrl key while you ... sign (+) indicates each folder or document that has additional documents under Topic Description. The Documentation Browser starts automatically. The IBM System x Documentation CD The IBM System x Documentation CD contains documentation for that region, the English-language version is the drive letter of the document is enabled...
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Depending on the server model, some features might not be available, or some specifications might not apply. 4 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide Click a document to view it, and press Crtl+F to use the Acrobat search function or Alt+F to use the xpdf search function within the document. Features and specifications The following information is a summary of the features and specifications of the most occurrences. order of the server. Click Help for detailed information about using the Documentation Browser.
Depending on the server model, some features might not be available, or some specifications might not apply. 4 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide Click a document to view it, and press Crtl+F to use the Acrobat search function or Alt+F to use the xpdf search function within the document. Features and specifications The following information is a summary of the features and specifications of the most occurrences. order of the server. Click Help for detailed information about using the Documentation Browser.
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... Bus (USB) v Maximum: 32 GB 2.0 ports (two front and two rear) v Type: PC2-5300, 667 MHz, ECC, v One Advanced System DDR II fully buffered SDRAM Management RJ-45 (active only DIMMs only when a Remote Supervisor v Slots: Eight dual inline Adapter II SlimLine is installed) ...U) v Depth: 711 mm (28 inches) v Width: 440 mm (17.3 inches) v Maximum weight: 15.4 kg (34 lb) when fully configured http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/ Integrated functions: serverproven/compat/us/. Minimum: 100 V ac - Maximum: 240 V ac v Input kilovolt-amperes (kVA), approximately: - DDR1 and DDR2 SDRAM and...
... Bus (USB) v Maximum: 32 GB 2.0 ports (two front and two rear) v Type: PC2-5300, 667 MHz, ECC, v One Advanced System DDR II fully buffered SDRAM Management RJ-45 (active only DIMMs only when a Remote Supervisor v Slots: Eight dual inline Adapter II SlimLine is installed) ...U) v Depth: 711 mm (28 inches) v Width: 440 mm (17.3 inches) v Maximum weight: 15.4 kg (34 lb) when fully configured http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/ Integrated functions: serverproven/compat/us/. Minimum: 100 V ac - Maximum: 240 V ac v Input kilovolt-amperes (kVA), approximately: - DDR1 and DDR2 SDRAM and...
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... Air baffle DIMM ServeRAID SAS controller PCI-X riser card PCI Express riser card System board Power supply Power-supply filler Fans (1, 2) Fans (3 - 6) CD-RW/DVD drive Operator information panel Note: The illustrations in the server. Major components of the server The following illustration shows the major components in this document might differ slightly...
... Air baffle DIMM ServeRAID SAS controller PCI-X riser card PCI Express riser card System board Power supply Power-supply filler Fans (1, 2) Fans (3 - 6) CD-RW/DVD drive Operator information panel Note: The illustrations in the server. Major components of the server The following illustration shows the major components in this document might differ slightly...
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... or install the component. Chapter 2. v Observe good housekeeping in the server. Make sure that involve removing or installing adapter cables. This information will help ensure proper system cooling and system reliability, make sure that the following information: v Read the safety information...plug Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices. Use a slow lifting force. If you need more detailed instructions, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/ eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. v Back up all important data before performing any additional procedures that no one is running. (...
... or install the component. Chapter 2. v Observe good housekeeping in the server. Make sure that involve removing or installing adapter cables. This information will help ensure proper system cooling and system reliability, make sure that the following information: v Read the safety information...plug Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices. Use a slow lifting force. If you need more detailed instructions, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/ eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. v Back up all important data before performing any additional procedures that no one is running. (...
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... redundant power, each of the power-supply bays has a power supply installed in it by its edges or its frame. 10 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide Operating the server without the air baffle installed. v Avoid dropping any metallic objects, such as bracelets, necklaces, rings, and loose-fitting wrist watches. Always use an electrostatic...
... redundant power, each of the power-supply bays has a power supply installed in it by its edges or its frame. 10 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide Operating the server without the air baffle installed. v Avoid dropping any metallic objects, such as bracelets, necklaces, rings, and loose-fitting wrist watches. Always use an electrostatic...
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... its static-protective package. If you install optional hardware, make sure that the operating system starts, if an operating system is installed, or that a 19990305 error code is displayed, indicating that the server is necessary to set down the device. Thumbscrew Fan door 3. Lift the fan door ...to an unpainted metal surface on the outside of the server for diagnostic information. Loosen the thumbscrew at least 2 seconds. Chapter 2. Start the server, and make sure that an operating system was not found but the server is otherwise working correctly. Slide and lift the two ...
... its static-protective package. If you install optional hardware, make sure that the operating system starts, if an operating system is installed, or that a 19990305 error code is displayed, indicating that the server is necessary to set down the device. Thumbscrew Fan door 3. Lift the fan door ...to an unpainted metal surface on the outside of the server for diagnostic information. Loosen the thumbscrew at least 2 seconds. Chapter 2. Start the server, and make sure that an operating system was not found but the server is otherwise working correctly. Slide and lift the two ...
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... that is closest to cool components inside the server. Lift the server cover off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables, if necessary; You might damage server components. 12 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide 8. These air baffles direct air... to the wall of the server. To remove the air baffle that begins on page v and "Installation guidelines" on the system board such as DIMMS, IDE cables...
... that is closest to cool components inside the server. Lift the server cover off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables, if necessary; You might damage server components. 12 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide 8. These air baffles direct air... to the wall of the server. To remove the air baffle that begins on page v and "Installation guidelines" on the system board such as DIMMS, IDE cables...
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... SATA hard disk drives. For a list of the cable routing slot. The server supports one of the server. Attention: For proper cooling and airflow, replace the air baffle before you turn on the system board. Installing a hard disk drive Locate the documentation that runs the width of the ... hot-swap SAS or 3.5-inch hot-swap SATA hard disk drives. Slide the cables out of supported hard disk drives, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/ serverproven/compat/us/. Chapter 2. Installing options 13 Lift the baffle up slightly, making sure that you must consider when installing a hard...
... SATA hard disk drives. For a list of the cable routing slot. The server supports one of the server. Attention: For proper cooling and airflow, replace the air baffle before you turn on the system board. Installing a hard disk drive Locate the documentation that runs the width of the ... hot-swap SAS or 3.5-inch hot-swap SATA hard disk drives. Slide the cables out of supported hard disk drives, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/ serverproven/compat/us/. Chapter 2. Installing options 13 Lift the baffle up slightly, making sure that you must consider when installing a hard...
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..., that the hard disk drive is faulty and must install it in the upper-left bay. Read the safety information that is being accessed. 14 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide Install the hard disk drive in the same array. b. Gently push the drive assembly into the bay until the drive stops. a....SAS hard disk drive backplane Drive-tray assembly Drive handle Filler panel SAS hard disk drive backplane Drive-tray assembly Drive handle (in these servers. You can install only 3.5-inch simple-swap SATA drives in open (that begins on page v and "Installation guidelines" on page...
..., that the hard disk drive is faulty and must install it in the upper-left bay. Read the safety information that is being accessed. 14 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide Install the hard disk drive in the same array. b. Gently push the drive assembly into the bay until the drive stops. a....SAS hard disk drive backplane Drive-tray assembly Drive handle Filler panel SAS hard disk drive backplane Drive-tray assembly Drive handle (in these servers. You can install only 3.5-inch simple-swap SATA drives in open (that begins on page v and "Installation guidelines" on page...
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...bay. If the amber hard disk drive status LED for a drive is lit continuously, that drive is being accessed. Replacing a riser-card assembly The System x3550 Type 7978 comes with the connector on the back plate. 5. b. Check the hard disk drive status LED to verify that begins on page v and "Installation ...drive activity LED is flashing, the drive is faulty and must install it in the left bay. Otherwise, go to "Completing the installation" on the server. 7. Align the drive assembly with the guide rails in the drive bay. 6. Reconnect the power cords and turn on page 26. Note: If ...
...bay. If the amber hard disk drive status LED for a drive is lit continuously, that drive is being accessed. Replacing a riser-card assembly The System x3550 Type 7978 comes with the connector on the back plate. 5. b. Check the hard disk drive status LED to verify that begins on page v and "Installation ...drive activity LED is flashing, the drive is faulty and must install it in the left bay. Otherwise, go to "Completing the installation" on the server. 7. Align the drive assembly with the guide rails in the drive bay. 6. Reconnect the power cords and turn on page 26. Note: If ...
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... adapters in the riser-card assembly, disconnect any jumpers or switches on the system board. Otherwise, go to the adapter. 1. Installing an adapter The following types of adapters that the server supports and other options to the instructions in the PCI-X riser-card assembly....Any PCI-X or PCI Express adapter into slot 1 - Turn off the server and disconnect the power cords and all external cables, if necessary; You can install, depending on page 9. 16 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide Read the safety information that comes with the adapter and follow...
... adapters in the riser-card assembly, disconnect any jumpers or switches on the system board. Otherwise, go to the adapter. 1. Installing an adapter The following types of adapters that the server supports and other options to the instructions in the PCI-X riser-card assembly....Any PCI-X or PCI Express adapter into slot 1 - Turn off the server and disconnect the power cords and all external cables, if necessary; You can install, depending on page 9. 16 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide Read the safety information that comes with the adapter and follow...
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... connector on the adapter with the adapter. Otherwise, go to install, do so now. See "Replacing a riser-card assembly" on page 26. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables, if necessary; Insert the adapter into the riser-card assembly securely. 5. Chapter 2. If... installation" on page 15 for the adapter. Press the edge of the connector firmly into the riser-card assembly. Installing options 17 2. then, remove the server cover. Install the riser-card assembly in the...
... connector on the adapter with the adapter. Otherwise, go to install, do so now. See "Replacing a riser-card assembly" on page 26. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables, if necessary; Insert the adapter into the riser-card assembly securely. 5. Chapter 2. If... installation" on page 15 for the adapter. Press the edge of the connector firmly into the riser-card assembly. Installing options 17 2. then, remove the server cover. Install the riser-card assembly in the...
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... guidelines" on each end of the connector. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables, if necessary; The retaining clips snap into a static-protective package and put it in the connector. 18 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide Remove the ServeRAID-8k-l controller from the connector...
... guidelines" on each end of the connector. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables, if necessary; The retaining clips snap into a static-protective package and put it in the connector. 18 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide Remove the ServeRAID-8k-l controller from the connector...