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...? Yes Use ServerGuide to use. System x3550 Type 7978 Installation Guide Welcome. Start the server. Did the server No start correctly? Install the server in the rack cabinet and cable the server and options; This server Installation Guide contains information for setting up and configure hardware. Go to the Web for buying an IBM server. Thank you for instructions: http...
...? Yes Use ServerGuide to use. System x3550 Type 7978 Installation Guide Welcome. Start the server. Did the server No start correctly? Install the server in the rack cabinet and cable the server and options; This server Installation Guide contains information for setting up and configure hardware. Go to the Web for buying an IBM server. Thank you for instructions: http...
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... the problem solved? Hardware Hardware or Software software problem? Register the server. Yes Is the problem No solved? You can download firmware from http://www.ibm.com/systems/ support/. No Update the firmware to http://www.ibm.com/support/mysupport/. Server Support Yes Is the server working correctly? Is the problem Yes solved? No Check all...
... the problem solved? Hardware Hardware or Software software problem? Register the server. Yes Is the problem No solved? You can download firmware from http://www.ibm.com/systems/ support/. No Update the firmware to http://www.ibm.com/support/mysupport/. Server Support Yes Is the server working correctly? Is the problem Yes solved? No Check all...
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... Installation guidelines 9 System reliability guidelines 9 Working inside the server with the power on the server 32 Turning off the server 32 Chapter 4. Solving problems 53 Diagnostic tools overview 53 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006, 2008 iii Configuring the server 35 Using the ... program 49 Using the baseboard management controller utility programs 51 Chapter 5. Contents Safety v Chapter 1. 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 ...
... Installation guidelines 9 System reliability guidelines 9 Working inside the server with the power on the server 32 Turning off the server 32 Chapter 4. Solving problems 53 Diagnostic tools overview 53 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006, 2008 iii Configuring the server 35 Using the ... program 49 Using the baseboard management controller utility programs 51 Chapter 5. Contents Safety v Chapter 1. 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 ...
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vi IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide Be sure to cross reference an English caution or danger statement with the server or optional device before performing the instructions. Important: All caution and danger statements in this documentation before you install the device. For example, if a caution ...
vi IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide Be sure to cross reference an English caution or danger statement with the server or optional device before performing the instructions. Important: All caution and danger statements in this documentation before you install the device. For example, if a caution ...
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... SCSI (SAS) hard disk drives. You can install only 3.5-inch hot-swap SAS or hot-swap SATA drives in these servers. This document contains information about: v Setting up your IBM® System x3550 Type 7978 server and basic instructions for installing options are in the documentation that are available, you can install only 3.5-inch simple-swap...
... SCSI (SAS) hard disk drives. You can install only 3.5-inch hot-swap SAS or hot-swap SATA drives in these servers. This document contains information about: v Setting up your IBM® System x3550 Type 7978 server and basic instructions for installing options are in the documentation that are available, you can install only 3.5-inch simple-swap...
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..., install device drivers, and install the operating system. Procedures for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/ eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. 2 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide You can obtain up-to help you register the server with the 3.5-inch hard disk drive configuration. You... will need this document. 1. Product name Machine type Model number Serial number IBM System x3550 server 7978 The model number and serial number are made periodically to the IBM Web site. This illustration might vary slightly from your hardware. Under Popular links, ...
..., install device drivers, and install the operating system. Procedures for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/ eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. 2 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide You can obtain up-to help you register the server with the 3.5-inch hard disk drive configuration. You... will need this document. 1. Product name Machine type Model number Serial number IBM System x3550 server 7978 The model number and serial number are made periodically to the IBM Web site. This illustration might vary slightly from your hardware. Under Popular links, ...
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... v 32 MB of the following procedures to help you select the documents. Hardware and software requirements The IBM System x Documentation CD requires the following command from the /mnt/cdrom directory: sh runlinux.sh Select the server from the Product menu. Use one document, press and hold the Ctrl key while you find information...
... v 32 MB of the following procedures to help you select the documents. Hardware and software requirements The IBM System x Documentation CD requires the following command from the /mnt/cdrom directory: sh runlinux.sh Select the server from the Product menu. Use one document, press and hold the Ctrl key while you find information...
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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. order of the server. Features and specifications The following information is a summary of the features and specifications of the most occurrences. 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 Help for detailed information about using the Documentation Browser.
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. order of the server. Features and specifications The following information is a summary of the features and specifications of the most occurrences. 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 Help for detailed information about using the Documentation Browser.
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... idling: 6.8 bels maximum v Sound power, operating: 6.8 bels maximum disk drives v Servers with 8 MB (2x4 MB) (110 or 220 V ac auto-sensing) Level-2 ...Servers with a 3.5-inch simple-swap drive bay configuration - Introduction 5 Table 1. v Two Broadcom NetXtreme II Gb Ethernet controllers with TOE and Memory: Wake on LAN® support v Minimum: 1 GB v Four Universal Serial 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... configured http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/ Integrated functions: serverproven/compat/us/.
... idling: 6.8 bels maximum v Sound power, operating: 6.8 bels maximum disk drives v Servers with 8 MB (2x4 MB) (110 or 220 V ac auto-sensing) Level-2 ...Servers with a 3.5-inch simple-swap drive bay configuration - Introduction 5 Table 1. v Two Broadcom NetXtreme II Gb Ethernet controllers with TOE and Memory: Wake on LAN® support v Minimum: 1 GB v Four Universal Serial 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... configured http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/ Integrated functions: serverproven/compat/us/.
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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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..., make changes to lift a heavy object, observe the following information: v Read the safety information that if the server and operating system support hot-swap capability, you need more detailed instructions, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/ eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. v Have a small flat-blade and a small Phillips head screwdriver available. v Do not attempt to...
..., make changes to lift a heavy object, observe the following information: v Read the safety information that if the server and operating system support hot-swap capability, you need more detailed instructions, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/ eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. v Have a small flat-blade and a small Phillips head screwdriver available. v Do not attempt to...
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... do not wear cuff links while you are ready to install them. v Do not allow the server cooling system to build up around the front and rear of the server. v Remove items from electrostatic discharge, observe the following precautions: v Limit your movement. For example, wear an ... installed in their static-protective packages until you are working inside the server with the power on your forearms. Button long-sleeved shirts before turning on . To avoid damage, keep static-sensitive devices in it by its edges or its frame. 10 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide
... do not wear cuff links while you are ready to install them. v Do not allow the server cooling system to build up around the front and rear of the server. v Remove items from electrostatic discharge, observe the following precautions: v Limit your movement. For example, wear an ... installed in their static-protective packages until you are working inside the server with the power on your forearms. Button long-sleeved shirts before turning on . To avoid damage, keep static-sensitive devices in it by its edges or its frame. 10 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide
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...swap hard disk drive, or battery, turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables, if necessary. Start the server, and make sure that an operating system was not found but the server is not working correctly. 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...
...swap hard disk drive, or battery, turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables, if necessary. Start the server, and make sure that an operating system was not found but the server is not working correctly. 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...
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... 9. 2. To remove the air baffle that begins on page v and "Installation guidelines" on the system board. Attention: For proper cooling and airflow, replace the server cover before you turn on the server. You might damage server components. 12 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide To remove an air baffle, complete the following steps. Baffle Tabs Baffle pin...
... 9. 2. To remove the air baffle that begins on page v and "Installation guidelines" on the system board. Attention: For proper cooling and airflow, replace the server cover before you turn on the server. You might damage server components. 12 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide To remove an air baffle, complete the following steps. Baffle Tabs Baffle pin...
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... routing slot. Slide the cables out of supported hard disk drives, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/ serverproven/compat/us/. Make sure that you turn on the system board. c. Lift the baffle out completely. The server supports one of the server, complete the following steps: Air baffle Cable routing slot Baffle pins Baffle mounting...
... routing slot. Slide the cables out of supported hard disk drives, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/ serverproven/compat/us/. Make sure that you turn on the system board. c. Lift the baffle out completely. The server supports one of the server, complete the following steps: Air baffle Cable routing slot Baffle pins Baffle mounting...
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...-swap SATA hard disk drives. Check the hard disk drive status LED to verify that the hard disk drive is being accessed. 14 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide If the green hard disk drive activity LED is flashing, the drive is operating correctly. You can install only 3.5-inch ...Drive-tray assembly Drive handle Filler panel SAS hard disk drive backplane Drive-tray assembly Drive handle (in the same array. v Servers with the guide rails in these servers. v Do not mix SAS and SATA drives in open (that the tray handle is open position) Filler panel 1. Install...
...-swap SATA hard disk drives. Check the hard disk drive status LED to verify that the hard disk drive is being accessed. 14 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide If the green hard disk drive activity LED is flashing, the drive is operating correctly. You can install only 3.5-inch ...Drive-tray assembly Drive handle Filler panel SAS hard disk drive backplane Drive-tray assembly Drive handle (in the same array. v Servers with the guide rails in these servers. v Do not mix SAS and SATA drives in open (that the tray handle is open position) Filler panel 1. Install...
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... assembly with two PCI Express riser-card assemblies. Remove the filler panel from the empty drive bay. 4. Replacing a riser-card assembly The System x3550 Type 7978 comes with a PCI-X riser-card assembly, complete the following steps. Read the safety information that drive is lit continuously, that begins on ... you have other options to install, do so now. SATA hard disk drive back plate Drive-tray assembly Filler panel 1. Turn off the server and disconnect the power cords and all external cables, if necessary. 3. Reconnect the power cords and turn on page 26. If the amber...
... assembly with two PCI Express riser-card assemblies. Remove the filler panel from the empty drive bay. 4. Replacing a riser-card assembly The System x3550 Type 7978 comes with a PCI-X riser-card assembly, complete the following steps. Read the safety information that drive is lit continuously, that begins on ... you have other options to install, do so now. SATA hard disk drive back plate Drive-tray assembly Filler panel 1. Turn off the server and disconnect the power cords and all external cables, if necessary. 3. Reconnect the power cords and turn on page 26. If the amber...
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...Read the safety information that begins on page v and the "Installation guidelines" on the system board. v Remove the adapter, if one is present, from slot 2 on page 9. 16 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide Insert the PCI-X riser-card assembly into slot 1 - Installing an ...adapter The following notes describe the types of adapters that the server supports and other information that are available. v There are ...
...Read the safety information that begins on page v and the "Installation guidelines" on the system board. v Remove the adapter, if one is present, from slot 2 on page 9. 16 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide Insert the PCI-X riser-card assembly into slot 1 - Installing an ...adapter The following notes describe the types of adapters that the server supports and other information that are available. v There are ...
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...the adapter cables before you have other options to "Completing the installation" on the riser-card assembly. Install the riser-card assembly in the server. then, remove the server cover. Make sure that are required for more information. 6. Follow the cabling instructions, if any configuration tasks that the adapter snaps into the...riser-card assembly. Perform any come with the connector on page 26. Installing options 17 Otherwise, go to install, do so now. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables, if necessary;
...the adapter cables before you have other options to "Completing the installation" on the riser-card assembly. Install the riser-card assembly in the server. then, remove the server cover. Make sure that are required for more information. 6. Follow the cabling instructions, if any configuration tasks that the adapter snaps into the...riser-card assembly. Perform any come with the connector on page 26. Installing options 17 Otherwise, go to install, do so now. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables, if necessary;
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...Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables, if necessary; Open the retaining clip on page 9. 2. Carefully grasp the controller by aligning the edge connector with the connector on the system board. Insert...controller. ServeRAID SAS controller Retaining clips Connector Retaining clips To replace the ServeRAID-8k-l SAS controller provided in the connector. 18 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide Attention: To avoid breaking the retaining clips or damaging the connectors, handle the clips gently. c. The following ...
...Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables, if necessary; Open the retaining clip on page 9. 2. Carefully grasp the controller by aligning the edge connector with the connector on the system board. Insert...controller. ServeRAID SAS controller Retaining clips Connector Retaining clips To replace the ServeRAID-8k-l SAS controller provided in the connector. 18 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide Attention: To avoid breaking the retaining clips or damaging the connectors, handle the clips gently. c. The following ...