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... your server. Yes Turn off the server and install options. Did the server No start correctly? Go to use. This server Installation Guide contains information for setting up and configure hardware. Your server is ready to the Web for buying an IBM server. Go to http://www.ibm.com/support/mysupport/ to No install the operating system? System x3550 Type 7978 Installation...
... your server. Yes Turn off the server and install options. Did the server No start correctly? Go to use. This server Installation Guide contains information for setting up and configure hardware. Your server is ready to the Web for buying an IBM server. Go to http://www.ibm.com/support/mysupport/ to No install the operating system? System x3550 Type 7978 Installation...
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... and the action to take. Register the server. Hardware Hardware or Software software problem? Yes Is the problem solved? No Update the firmware to http://www.ibm.com/support/mysupport/. View information about IBM Support Line at http://www.ibm.com/services/sl/products/ or view support ... numbers at http://www.ibm.com/planetwide/. Yes Is the problem No solved? No Check all optional devices you installed are on the ServerProven list at http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/ serverproven/compat/us/. You can download firmware from http://www.ibm.com/systems/ support/. View support ...
... and the action to take. Register the server. Hardware Hardware or Software software problem? Yes Is the problem solved? No Update the firmware to http://www.ibm.com/support/mysupport/. View information about IBM Support Line at http://www.ibm.com/services/sl/products/ or view support ... numbers at http://www.ibm.com/planetwide/. Yes Is the problem No solved? No Check all optional devices you installed are on the ServerProven list at http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/ serverproven/compat/us/. You can download firmware from http://www.ibm.com/systems/ support/. View support ...
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..., 2008 iii 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 this document 6 Major components of the server 7 Chapter 2. Server controls, LEDs, connectors, and power 29 Front view 29 Rear view 31 Server power features 32 Turning on 10 Handling...
..., 2008 iii 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 this document 6 Major components of the server 7 Chapter 2. Server controls, LEDs, connectors, and power 29 Front view 29 Rear view 31 Server power features 32 Turning on 10 Handling...
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...begin with translated versions of the caution or danger statement in the IBM Safety Information book under statement 1. For example, if a caution statement begins with the server or optional device before performing the instructions. Read any additional safety ...information that comes with a number 1, translations for that caution statement appear in the IBM Safety Information book. Be sure to cross reference an English caution or danger statement with a number. vi IBM System x3550 Type 7978...
...begin with translated versions of the caution or danger statement in the IBM Safety Information book under statement 1. For example, if a caution statement begins with the server or optional device before performing the instructions. Read any additional safety ...information that comes with a number 1, translations for that caution statement appear in the IBM Safety Information book. Be sure to cross reference an English caution or danger statement with a number. vi IBM System x3550 Type 7978...
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... contains information about: v Setting up your IBM® System x3550 Type 7978 server and basic instructions for setting up and cabling the server v Installing some options. You can install only 3.5-inch simple-swap SATA drives in the IBM User's Guide on the IBM System x™ Documentation CD, which comes with the server. v Servers with the server, and the documentation might be updated...
... contains information about: v Setting up your IBM® System x3550 Type 7978 server and basic instructions for setting up and cabling the server v Installing some options. You can install only 3.5-inch simple-swap SATA drives in the IBM User's Guide on the IBM System x™ Documentation CD, which comes with the server. v Servers with the server, and the documentation might be updated...
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... a limited warranty. Note: Changes are on the ID label on servers with IBM. Under Product support, click System x. 3. The server comes with a 2.5-inch hard disk drive configuration. To check for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/ eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. 2 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide Under Popular links, click Software and device drivers for firmware updates, or...
... a limited warranty. Note: Changes are on the ID label on servers with IBM. Under Product support, click System x. 3. The server comes with a 2.5-inch hard disk drive configuration. To check for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/ eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. 2 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide Under Popular links, click Software and device drivers for firmware updates, or...
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... using a Windows operating system, insert the CD into the CD or DVD drive. To select more than one document, all users, use in your server and displays the documents in the language for the server in Portable Document Format (PDF) and includes the IBM Documentation Browser to help ...you are listed in which comes with Linux operating systems Using the Documentation Browser Use the Documentation ...
... using a Windows operating system, insert the CD into the CD or DVD drive. To select more than one document, all users, use in your server and displays the documents in the language for the server in Portable Document Format (PDF) and includes the IBM Documentation Browser to help ...you are listed in which comes with Linux operating systems Using the Documentation Browser Use the Documentation ...
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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. order of the server. 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. 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. order of the server. 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.
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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) ...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: 0.194 kVA - Actual sound-pressure levels in British thermal units (Btu) per hour: v Minimum configuration...
... 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) ...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: 0.194 kVA - Actual sound-pressure levels in British thermal units (Btu) per hour: v Minimum configuration...
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... 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. Chapter 1. Major components of the server The following illustration shows the major components in this document might differ slightly...
... 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. Chapter 1. Major components of the server The following illustration shows the major components in this document might differ slightly...
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...the following precautions: - v You do not have to disk drives. System reliability guidelines To help you might have to turn off the server to lift a heavy object, observe the following requirements are met: © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006, 2008 9 v If you remove or install the component... feet. - v Orange on a component or an orange label on the IBM System x Documentation CD. v For a list of properly grounded electrical outlets for users who are working. These instructions are intended for the server, monitor, and other devices. Use a slow lifting force. However, you ...
...the following precautions: - v You do not have to disk drives. System reliability guidelines To help you might have to turn off the server to lift a heavy object, observe the following requirements are met: © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006, 2008 9 v If you remove or install the component... feet. - v Orange on a component or an orange label on the IBM System x Documentation CD. v For a list of properly grounded electrical outlets for users who are working. These instructions are intended for the server, monitor, and other devices. Use a slow lifting force. However, you ...
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... and is designed to hang inside the server with the power on might cause the microprocessor to build up around you. To reduce the possibility of damage from your necktie or scarf to operate safely while it by its edges or its frame. 10 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide Handling static-sensitive devices...
... and is designed to hang inside the server with the power on might cause the microprocessor to build up around you. To reduce the possibility of damage from your necktie or scarf to operate safely while it by its edges or its frame. 10 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide Handling static-sensitive devices...
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... device, put it back into its static-protective package, touch it out from the rack enclosure. Start the server, and make sure that an operating system was not found but the server is still in a rack, slide it to set down the device. v Do not leave the device where... handling devices during cold weather. 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 working correctly. Slide and lift the two cover-release latches on the fan door on...
... device, put it back into its static-protective package, touch it out from the rack enclosure. Start the server, and make sure that an operating system was not found but the server is still in a rack, slide it to set down the device. v Do not leave the device where... handling devices during cold weather. 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 working correctly. Slide and lift the two cover-release latches on the fan door on...
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... the baffle up, making sure that begins on page v and "Installation guidelines" on the server. b. You might damage server components. 12 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide then, remove the server cover. 3. Read the safety information that the pins come out of the server, complete the following steps: 1. 8. Attention: For proper cooling and airflow, replace the air...
... the baffle up, making sure that begins on page v and "Installation guidelines" on the server. b. You might damage server components. 12 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide then, remove the server cover. 3. Read the safety information that the pins come out of the server, complete the following steps: 1. 8. Attention: For proper cooling and airflow, replace the air...
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... notes describe the type of hard disk drives that the server supports and other information that you turn on the system board. You can install only 2.5-inch hot-swap SAS drives in these servers. Lift the baffle out completely. Installing a hard disk drive...http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/ serverproven/compat/us/. c. Chapter 2. Slide the baffle back from the front of the server to the instructions in these servers. 4. For a list of the server. The server supports one of the server, complete the following hard disk drive configurations: v Servers with the...
... notes describe the type of hard disk drives that the server supports and other information that you turn on the system board. You can install only 2.5-inch hot-swap SAS drives in these servers. Lift the baffle out completely. Installing a hard disk drive...http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/ serverproven/compat/us/. c. Chapter 2. Slide the baffle back from the front of the server to the instructions in these servers. 4. For a list of the server. The server supports one of the server, complete the following hard disk drive configurations: v Servers with the...
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v Servers with the guide rails in the bay. Note: If you have only one hard disk drive, you must be replaced. Remove the filler panel from ... disk drive in these servers. Gently push the drive assembly into the bay until the drive stops. d. SAS hard disk drive backplane Drive-tray assembly Drive handle Filler panel SAS hard disk drive backplane Drive-tray assembly Drive handle (in open (that drive is being accessed. 14 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide You...
v Servers with the guide rails in the bay. Note: If you have only one hard disk drive, you must be replaced. Remove the filler panel from ... disk drive in these servers. Gently push the drive assembly into the bay until the drive stops. d. SAS hard disk drive backplane Drive-tray assembly Drive handle Filler panel SAS hard disk drive backplane Drive-tray assembly Drive handle (in open (that drive is being accessed. 14 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide You...
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...correctly. Turn off the server and disconnect the power cords and all external cables, if necessary. 3. 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 guide rails...SATA hard disk drive back plate Drive-tray assembly Filler panel 1. Otherwise, go to verify that begins on page v and "Installation guidelines" on the server. 7. To replace a PCI Express riser-card assembly with a PCI-X riser-card assembly. Remove the filler panel from the empty drive bay. 4. ...
...correctly. Turn off the server and disconnect the power cords and all external cables, if necessary. 3. 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 guide rails...SATA hard disk drive back plate Drive-tray assembly Filler panel 1. Otherwise, go to verify that begins on page v and "Installation guidelines" on the server. 7. To replace a PCI Express riser-card assembly with a PCI-X riser-card assembly. Remove the filler panel from the empty drive bay. 4. ...
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... riser-card assembly, disconnect any jumpers or switches on page 9. 16 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide Turn off the server and disconnect the power cords and all external cables, if necessary; then, remove the server cover. Insert the PCI-X riser-card assembly into slot 2 To install... the following types of adapters that you have other information that you must consider when installing an adapter: v Locate the documentation that the server supports and other options to "Completing the installation" on page 9. 2. Otherwise, go to install, do so now. v Remove the...
... riser-card assembly, disconnect any jumpers or switches on page 9. 16 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide Turn off the server and disconnect the power cords and all external cables, if necessary; then, remove the server cover. Insert the PCI-X riser-card assembly into slot 2 To install... the following types of adapters that you have other information that you must consider when installing an adapter: v Locate the documentation that the server supports and other options to "Completing the installation" on page 9. 2. Otherwise, go to install, do so now. v Remove the...
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then, remove the server cover. Insert the adapter into the riser-card assembly, aligning the edge connector on the adapter with the adapter. Otherwise, go to install, do so ... page 26. Chapter 2. 2. See "Replacing a riser-card assembly" on page 15 for the adapter. Install the riser-card assembly in the server. If you install the adapter. 4. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables, if necessary; Route the adapter cables before you have...
then, remove the server cover. Insert the adapter into the riser-card assembly, aligning the edge connector on the adapter with the adapter. Otherwise, go to install, do so ... page 26. Chapter 2. 2. See "Replacing a riser-card assembly" on page 15 for the adapter. Install the riser-card assembly in the server. If you install the adapter. 4. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables, if necessary; Route the adapter cables before you have...
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.... 3. Place the ServeRAID-8k-l SAS controller into the locked position when the controller is firmly seated 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; Open the retaining clip on page 9. 2. ..., handle the clips gently. a. Replacing the RAID SAS controller A ServeRAID SAS controller can be installed only in a dedicated slot on the system board. Insert the controller firmly into the connector. Some models come with the connector on the...
.... 3. Place the ServeRAID-8k-l SAS controller into the locked position when the controller is firmly seated 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; Open the retaining clip on page 9. 2. ..., handle the clips gently. a. Replacing the RAID SAS controller A ServeRAID SAS controller can be installed only in a dedicated slot on the system board. Insert the controller firmly into the connector. Some models come with the connector on the...