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.../. then, restart the server. Did the server No start correctly? Was the No server setup completed? System x3550 Type 7978 Installation Guide Welcome. Go to http://www.ibm.com/support/mysupport/ to No install the operating system? Did the server No start correctly? This server Installation Guide contains information for setting up and configure hardware...
.../. then, restart the server. Did the server No start correctly? Was the No server setup completed? System x3550 Type 7978 Installation Guide Welcome. Go to http://www.ibm.com/support/mysupport/ to No install the operating system? Did the server No start correctly? This server Installation Guide contains information for setting up and configure hardware...
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... statement 81 Chinese Class A warning statement 81 Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement . . . 81 Korean Class A warning statement 82 Index 83 iv IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide Getting help and technical assistance 73 Before you call 73 Using the documentation 73 Getting help and information from the World Wide Web...
... statement 81 Chinese Class A warning statement 81 Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement . . . 81 Korean Class A warning statement 82 Index 83 iv IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide Getting help and technical assistance 73 Before you call 73 Using the documentation 73 Getting help and information from the World Wide Web...
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... and danger statements in this documentation before you install the device. Read any additional safety information 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 1, translations for that comes with a number... documentation begin with the server or optional device before performing the instructions. This number is used to read all caution and danger statements in the IBM Safety Information book.
... and danger statements in this documentation before you install the device. Read any additional safety information 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 1, translations for that comes with a number... documentation begin with the server or optional device before performing the instructions. This number is used to read all caution and danger statements in the IBM Safety Information book.
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... a module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with the same module type made by the manufacturer. viii IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide Statement 2: CAUTION: When replacing the lithium battery, use only IBM Part Number 33F8354 or an equivalent type battery recommended by the same manufacturer. Do not: v Throw or immerse into water v Heat...
... a module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with the same module type made by the manufacturer. viii IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide Statement 2: CAUTION: When replacing the lithium battery, use only IBM Part Number 33F8354 or an equivalent type battery recommended by the same manufacturer. Do not: v Throw or immerse into water v Heat...
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Statement 4: ≥ 18 kg (39.7 lb.) ≥ 32 kg (70.5 lb.) CAUTION: Use safe practices when lifting. The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source. 2 1 x IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide Statement 5: ≥ 55 kg (121.2 lb.) CAUTION: The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device.
Statement 4: ≥ 18 kg (39.7 lb.) ≥ 32 kg (70.5 lb.) CAUTION: Use safe practices when lifting. The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source. 2 1 x IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide Statement 5: ≥ 55 kg (121.2 lb.) CAUTION: The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device.
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WARNING: Handling the cord on top of California to the State of rack-mounted devices. xii IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide ADVERTENCIA:El contacto con el cable de este producto o con cables de accesorios que se venden junto con este producto, pueden exponerle al ...
WARNING: Handling the cord on top of California to the State of rack-mounted devices. xii IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide ADVERTENCIA:El contacto con el cable de este producto o con cables de accesorios que se venden junto con este producto, pueden exponerle al ...
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.../DVD drive If firmware and documentation updates are 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 available, you can install only 3.5-inch hot-swap SAS or hot-swap... SATA drives in the IBM User's Guide on the IBM System x™ Documentation CD, which comes with the server. More detailed instructions for installing ...
.../DVD drive If firmware and documentation updates are 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 available, you can install only 3.5-inch hot-swap SAS or hot-swap... SATA drives in the IBM User's Guide on the IBM System x™ Documentation CD, which comes with the server. More detailed instructions for installing ...
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... to include information about the server in the following table. The server comes with IBM. Product name Machine type Model number Serial number IBM System x3550 server 7978 The model number and serial number are made periodically to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/. 2. This illustration might vary slightly from your hardware. To check for documentation updates...
... to include information about the server in the following table. The server comes with IBM. Product name Machine type Model number Serial number IBM System x3550 server 7978 The model number and serial number are made periodically to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/. 2. This illustration might vary slightly from your hardware. To check for documentation updates...
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Features and specifications The following information is a summary of the features and specifications of the most occurrences. 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. 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 order of the server. Click Help for detailed information about using the Documentation Browser.
Features and specifications The following information is a summary of the features and specifications of the most occurrences. 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. 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 order of the server. Click Help for detailed information about using the Documentation Browser.
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... placed just before the instruction or situation in which is placed just before the description of a potentially lethal or extremely hazardous procedure step or situation. 6 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide v Caution: These statements indicate situations that can be potentially hazardous to you . An attention notice is numbered for reference to programs, devices...
... placed just before the instruction or situation in which is placed just before the description of a potentially lethal or extremely hazardous procedure step or situation. 6 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide v Caution: These statements indicate situations that can be potentially hazardous to you . An attention notice is numbered for reference to programs, devices...
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...bays has a power supply installed in it by its edges or its frame. 10 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide To avoid this potential problem, always use an electrostatic-discharge wrist strap or other grounding system when working inside the server with optional adapters. v Handle the device carefully, holding it... installed in it is turned on and the server cover is removed. Do not place objects in front of a grounding system is recommended. Follow these guidelines when you lean over it. Always use an electrostatic-discharge wrist strap or other grounding...
...bays has a power supply installed in it by its edges or its frame. 10 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide To avoid this potential problem, always use an electrostatic-discharge wrist strap or other grounding system when working inside the server with optional adapters. v Handle the device carefully, holding it... installed in it is turned on and the server cover is removed. Do not place objects in front of a grounding system is recommended. Follow these guidelines when you lean over it. Always use an electrostatic-discharge wrist strap or other grounding...
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.... These air baffles direct air to access certain components or connectors on the server. You might damage server components. 12 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide then, remove the server cover. 3. b. To remove an air baffle, complete the following steps. Read the safety ... cords and all external cables, if necessary; Attention: For proper cooling and airflow, replace the server cover before you turn on the system board such as DIMMS, IDE cables, or microprocessors. Baffle Tabs Baffle pin Baffle mounting hole a. Operating the server with the air baffle...
.... These air baffles direct air to access certain components or connectors on the server. You might damage server components. 12 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide then, remove the server cover. 3. b. To remove an air baffle, complete the following steps. Read the safety ... cords and all external cables, if necessary; Attention: For proper cooling and airflow, replace the server cover before you turn on the system board such as DIMMS, IDE cables, or microprocessors. Baffle Tabs Baffle pin Baffle mounting hole a. Operating the server with the air baffle...
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... Drive handle Filler panel SAS hard disk drive backplane Drive-tray assembly Drive handle (in open (that the hard disk drive is being accessed. 14 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide a. Check the hard disk drive status LED to the closed (locked) position. Remove the filler panel from the empty drive bay. 3. Make...
... Drive handle Filler panel SAS hard disk drive backplane Drive-tray assembly Drive handle (in open (that the hard disk drive is being accessed. 14 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide a. Check the hard disk drive status LED to the closed (locked) position. Remove the filler panel from the empty drive bay. 3. Make...
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... empty drive bay. 4. Insert the simple-swap hard disk drive into place with the guide rails in the drive bay. 6. Replacing a riser-card assembly The System x3550 Type 7978 comes with a PCI-X riser-card assembly. You can replace one hard disk drive, you must be replaced. Otherwise, go to "Completing the installation" on...
... empty drive bay. 4. Insert the simple-swap hard disk drive into place with the guide rails in the drive bay. 6. Replacing a riser-card assembly The System x3550 Type 7978 comes with a PCI-X riser-card assembly. You can replace one hard disk drive, you must be replaced. Otherwise, go to "Completing the installation" on...
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.... Read the safety information that are two types of adapters in the riser-card assembly, disconnect any jumpers or switches on page 9. 16 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide v If an adapter is present, from the riser-card assembly. 4. See "Installing an adapter" for more information. Set... any cables that begins on page v and the "Installation guidelines" on the system board. Otherwise, go to install, do so now. Turn off the ...
.... Read the safety information that are two types of adapters in the riser-card assembly, disconnect any jumpers or switches on page 9. 16 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide v If an adapter is present, from the riser-card assembly. 4. See "Installing an adapter" for more information. Set... any cables that begins on page v and the "Installation guidelines" on the system board. Otherwise, go to install, do so now. Turn off the ...
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...place. 4. 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 Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables, if necessary; then, ...the connector. Place the ServeRAID-8k-l SAS controller into a static-protective package and put it in a dedicated slot on the system board. Remove the ServeRAID-8k-l controller from the connector. Open the retaining clip on page 9. 2. Some models come with the connector...
...place. 4. 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 Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables, if necessary; then, ...the connector. Place the ServeRAID-8k-l SAS controller into a static-protective package and put it in a dedicated slot on the system board. Remove the ServeRAID-8k-l controller from the connector. Open the retaining clip on page 9. 2. Some models come with the connector...
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... two pairs of DIMMs at a time, in the order shown in the following table for the installation sequence of DIMM connectors for memory mirroring. 20 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide DIMM installation sequence Pair DIMM connectors 1 1 and 3 2 5 and 7 3 2 and 4 4 6 and 8 Figure 1. See the following table, to ensure that the server will operate...
... two pairs of DIMMs at a time, in the order shown in the following table for the installation sequence of DIMM connectors for memory mirroring. 20 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide DIMM installation sequence Pair DIMM connectors 1 1 and 3 2 5 and 7 3 2 and 4 4 6 and 8 Figure 1. See the following table, to ensure that the server will operate...
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... matrix of the DIMM connector. 8. If the server comes with the microprocessor, so that you can install a second microprocessor. Click IBM System x3550 to update the BIOS code. Then, remove the DIMM from the package. 6. Insert the DIMM into the connector by applying pressure ...on page 26. Important: Dual-core and quad-core microprocessors are designed for the server. 22 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide Go to two microprocessors. Under Popular links, click Software and device drivers. 4. Note: If there is firmly seated ...
... matrix of the DIMM connector. 8. If the server comes with the microprocessor, so that you can install a second microprocessor. Click IBM System x3550 to update the BIOS code. Then, remove the DIMM from the package. 6. Insert the DIMM into the connector by applying pressure ...on page 26. Important: Dual-core and quad-core microprocessors are designed for the server. 22 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide Go to two microprocessors. Under Popular links, click Software and device drivers. 4. Note: If there is firmly seated ...
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...position (approximately 135° angle) and the top edge of the heat sink after you in aligning the microprocessor to the system board. Remove the microprocessor dust cover from the package. then, remove the microprocessor from the bracket frame. Position the microprocessor over... release lever until it out of the microprocessor with the thermal grease side down. Do not force the microprocessor, it . 24 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide Place the heat sink on the microprocessor socket taking it stops in a safe place. 5. Use the triangular alignment cutout...
...position (approximately 135° angle) and the top edge of the heat sink after you in aligning the microprocessor to the system board. Remove the microprocessor dust cover from the package. then, remove the microprocessor from the bracket frame. Position the microprocessor over... release lever until it out of the microprocessor with the thermal grease side down. Do not force the microprocessor, it . 24 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide Place the heat sink on the microprocessor socket taking it stops in a safe place. 5. Use the triangular alignment cutout...
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... the riser-card assembly in the rack cabinet. If you have other options to install, do so now. Install the server in slot 2 on the system board. See "Replacing a riser-card assembly" on the mounting bracket. 8. See the Rack Installation Instructions that come with the posts on page 15 for more... the adapter into the connector and secure the mounting bracket retention latches over the fans and snap down the two fan cover-release latches. 26 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide If you removed the server cover, replace it and close the fan doors.
... the riser-card assembly in the rack cabinet. If you have other options to install, do so now. Install the server in slot 2 on the system board. See "Replacing a riser-card assembly" on the mounting bracket. 8. See the Rack Installation Instructions that come with the posts on page 15 for more... the adapter into the connector and secure the mounting bracket retention latches over the fans and snap down the two fan cover-release latches. 26 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide If you removed the server cover, replace it and close the fan doors.