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... server. This server Installation Guide contains information for setting up and configure hardware. Go to http://www.ibm.com/support/mysupport/ to No install the operating system? Did the server No start correctly? Did the server No start correctly? Your server is ready to... use. Was the No server setup completed? Yes Use the IBM ServerGuide program to the Web for buying an IBM server. System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163 Installation ...
... server. This server Installation Guide contains information for setting up and configure hardware. Go to http://www.ibm.com/support/mysupport/ to No install the operating system? Did the server No start correctly? Did the server No start correctly? Your server is ready to... use. Was the No server setup completed? Yes Use the IBM ServerGuide program to the Web for buying an IBM server. System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163 Installation ...
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...Getting help and information from the World Wide Web 59 Software service and support 60 Hardware service and support 60 IBM Taiwan product service 60 Notices 61 Trademarks 61 Important notes 62 Particulate contamination 63 Product recycling and disposal 63 Battery...Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement . . . 69 Korean Class A warning statement 69 Index 71 iv IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide Keyboard, mouse, or pointing-device problems 42 Memory problems 44 Microprocessor problems 45 Monitor problems 45 Optional-device problems...
...Getting help and information from the World Wide Web 59 Software service and support 60 Hardware service and support 60 IBM Taiwan product service 60 Notices 61 Trademarks 61 Important notes 62 Particulate contamination 63 Product recycling and disposal 63 Battery...Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement . . . 69 Korean Class A warning statement 69 Index 71 iv IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide Keyboard, mouse, or pointing-device problems 42 Memory problems 44 Microprocessor problems 45 Monitor problems 45 Optional-device problems...
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...with the server or optional device before performing the instructions. Read any additional safety information that caution statement appear in the IBM Safety Information book. This number is used to read all caution and danger statements in this documentation before you install ...caution or danger statement in the IBM Safety Information book under statement 1. Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad. Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten. vi IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide Be sure to ...
...with the server or optional device before performing the instructions. Read any additional safety information that caution statement appear in the IBM Safety Information book. This number is used to read all caution and danger statements in this documentation before you install ...caution or danger statement in the IBM Safety Information book under statement 1. Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad. Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten. vi IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide Be sure to ...
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... Repair or disassemble Dispose of . DANGER Some laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser diode. If your system has a module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with optical instruments, and avoid direct exposure to hazardous laser radiation. ...by the manufacturer. Note the following : v Do not remove the covers. viii IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide Statement 2: CAUTION: When replacing the lithium battery, use only IBM Part Number 33F8354 or an equivalent type battery recommended by local ordinances or regulations....
... Repair or disassemble Dispose of . DANGER Some laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser diode. If your system has a module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with optical instruments, and avoid direct exposure to hazardous laser radiation. ...by the manufacturer. Note the following : v Do not remove the covers. viii IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide Statement 2: CAUTION: When replacing the lithium battery, use only IBM Part Number 33F8354 or an equivalent type battery recommended by local ordinances or regulations....
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x IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide Statement 26: CAUTION: Do not place any part that has this label attached. Statement 8: CAUTION: Never remove the cover on a power supply or any object on top of these components. If you suspect a problem with one of rack-mounted devices. Statement 27: CAUTION: Hazardous moving parts are no serviceable parts inside any component that has the following label attached. Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present inside these parts, contact a service technician. There are nearby.
x IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide Statement 26: CAUTION: Do not place any part that has this label attached. Statement 8: CAUTION: Never remove the cover on a power supply or any object on top of these components. If you suspect a problem with one of rack-mounted devices. Statement 27: CAUTION: Hazardous moving parts are no serviceable parts inside any component that has the following label attached. Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present inside these parts, contact a service technician. There are nearby.
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... Guide on the right side, as shown in this information when you can obtain up your IBM® System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163 server and basic instructions for updates, go to the IBM Web site. Chapter 1. To check for installing some optional devices. For firmware updates, click... the server. Product name Machine type Model number Serial number IBM System x3755 8877 or 7163 The model number and serial number are made periodically to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/ support/xseries/index.html, select System x3755 from what is not included in the server documentation. Note:...
... Guide on the right side, as shown in this information when you can obtain up your IBM® System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163 server and basic instructions for updates, go to the IBM Web site. Chapter 1. To check for installing some optional devices. For firmware updates, click... the server. Product name Machine type Model number Serial number IBM System x3755 8877 or 7163 The model number and serial number are made periodically to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/ support/xseries/index.html, select System x3755 from what is not included in the server documentation. Note:...
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...English-language version is included on the CD, and you can install it when you find information quickly. Hardware and software requirements The IBM System x Documentation CD requires the following procedures to help you run the Documentation Browser. v Adobe Acrobat Reader 3.0 (or later) or...is not available in the language for the server in Portable Document Format (PDF) and includes the IBM Documentation Browser to start the Documentation Browser: 2 IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide Use one of RAM. ID label ID label For a list of the documents, and...
...English-language version is included on the CD, and you can install it when you find information quickly. Hardware and software requirements The IBM System x Documentation CD requires the following procedures to help you run the Documentation Browser. v Adobe Acrobat Reader 3.0 (or later) or...is not available in the language for the server in Portable Document Format (PDF) and includes the IBM Documentation Browser to start the Documentation Browser: 2 IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide Use one of RAM. ID label ID label For a list of the documents, and...
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.... - One on the model Note: Use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to two power supplies (redundant at 220 V ac only) 4 IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide Maximum: 127 V ac Integrated functions: v Input voltage high range: v Support for up to sound-power levels indicate an ...x8 (full-length) v One PCI Express x4 (full-length) v Two 100 MHz/64-bit PCI-X (full-length) v One HTX (half-length) Upgradeable microcode: System BIOS, diagnostics, service processor, BMC, CPLD, and SAS microcode Size: v 4U v Height: 178 mm (7 in.) v Depth: 711 mm (28 in.) v...
.... - One on the model Note: Use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to two power supplies (redundant at 220 V ac only) 4 IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide Maximum: 127 V ac Integrated functions: v Input voltage high range: v Support for up to sound-power levels indicate an ...x8 (full-length) v One PCI Express x4 (full-length) v Two 100 MHz/64-bit PCI-X (full-length) v One HTX (half-length) Upgradeable microcode: System BIOS, diagnostics, service processor, BMC, CPLD, and SAS microcode Size: v 4U v Height: 178 mm (7 in.) v Depth: 711 mm (28 in.) v...
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Top cover DIMM Hot-swap fan Microprocessor/ memory card Hot-swap power supply I/O board Passthru card DVD drive Operator information panel Hot-swap hard disk drive Hard disk drive filler panel Power supply filler 6 IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.
Top cover DIMM Hot-swap fan Microprocessor/ memory card Hot-swap power supply I/O board Passthru card DVD drive Operator information panel Hot-swap hard disk drive Hard disk drive filler panel Power supply filler 6 IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.
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... in .) of open space around the server to allow your shirt pocket, such as pens and pencils, that might fall into the server. 8 IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide v You have to hang inside the server; Operating the server without the air baffles installed. To avoid this potential problem, always use...
... in .) of open space around the server to allow your shirt pocket, such as pens and pencils, that might fall into the server. 8 IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide v You have to hang inside the server; Operating the server without the air baffles installed. To avoid this potential problem, always use...
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... hard disk drive into the hot-swap bay. If the server will be configured for RAID operation using ServeRAID Manager. 10 IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide Make sure that drive is open position) To install a hot-swap hard disk drive, complete the following steps...drive status LED for using a ServeRAID™ controller, you must be replaced. When you install the operating system. Notes: 1. See the ServeRAID documentation on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD for additional information about RAID operation and complete instructions for a drive is lit continuously, ...
... hard disk drive into the hot-swap bay. If the server will be configured for RAID operation using ServeRAID Manager. 10 IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide Make sure that drive is open position) To install a hot-swap hard disk drive, complete the following steps...drive status LED for using a ServeRAID™ controller, you must be replaced. When you install the operating system. Notes: 1. See the ServeRAID documentation on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD for additional information about RAID operation and complete instructions for a drive is lit continuously, ...
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... replace the device. Attention: To avoid breaking the DIMM retaining clips or damaging the DIMM connectors, open the microprocessor/memory card air baffle. 12 IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide DIMM 1 DIMM 3 DIMM 5 DIMM 7 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 6 DIMM 8 To install additional DIMMs, complete the following steps: 1. Attention: When you move the...
... replace the device. Attention: To avoid breaking the DIMM retaining clips or damaging the DIMM connectors, open the microprocessor/memory card air baffle. 12 IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide DIMM 1 DIMM 3 DIMM 5 DIMM 7 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 6 DIMM 8 To install additional DIMMs, complete the following steps: 1. Attention: When you move the...
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... in place. Press the microprocessor/memory card into the connectors and close the retention levers. Installing a microprocessor/memory card The following illustration. 14 IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide Slide the retention tabs to install or remove, do so now; Install the microprocessor/memory cards in the order shown in the...
... in place. Press the microprocessor/memory card into the connectors and close the retention levers. Installing a microprocessor/memory card The following illustration. 14 IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide Slide the retention tabs to install or remove, do so now; Install the microprocessor/memory cards in the order shown in the...
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... the static-protective package that begins on page v and "Installation guidelines" on page 20. otherwise, go to lock the card in the server. 16 IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide b. c. Slide the retention tabs to "Completing the installation" on page 7. 2. Read the safety information that contains the microprocessor/ memory card to...
... the static-protective package that begins on page v and "Installation guidelines" on page 20. otherwise, go to lock the card in the server. 16 IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide b. c. Slide the retention tabs to "Completing the installation" on page 7. 2. Read the safety information that contains the microprocessor/ memory card to...
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...slot 5 and slot 6. Table 5. The following information: v A ServeRAID-8k SAS controller can be installed only in the dedicated slot on the IBM Documentation CD. Installing an adapter The PCI bus configuration is not cabled to install or remove, do so now; If you have other devices ...adapter Unpopulated Unpopulated PCI-X 133 MHz adapter PCI-X 133 MHz adapter PCI-X 133 MHz adapter Bus speed 100 MHz 133 MHz 100 MHz 18 IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide v The ServeRAID-8k SAS controller is as follows: v Non-hot-plug, full-length PCI Express x16 (x16 lanes) ...
...slot 5 and slot 6. Table 5. The following information: v A ServeRAID-8k SAS controller can be installed only in the dedicated slot on the IBM Documentation CD. Installing an adapter The PCI bus configuration is not cabled to install or remove, do so now; If you have other devices ...adapter Unpopulated Unpopulated PCI-X 133 MHz adapter PCI-X 133 MHz adapter PCI-X 133 MHz adapter Bus speed 100 MHz 133 MHz 100 MHz 18 IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide v The ServeRAID-8k SAS controller is as follows: v Non-hot-plug, full-length PCI Express x16 (x16 lanes) ...
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... of the input and output connectors on the rear of the input and output connectors, see "Turning off the server" on the IBM System x Documentation CD. 20 IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide For details about configuring the server in a rack. See "Connecting the cables" for the first time after you add or...
... of the input and output connectors on the rear of the input and output connectors, see "Turning off the server" on the IBM System x Documentation CD. 20 IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide For details about configuring the server in a rack. See "Connecting the cables" for the first time after you add or...
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...is in the server and that light path diagnostics might light an additional LED to these connectors. System-error LED: When this LED is lit, it has been lit remotely by the system administrator to release a CD or DVD from the DVD drive. DVD-eject button: Press this ...Hard disk drive activity LED: When this LED is flashing, it indicates that there is activity between the server and the network. 24 IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide Release latch: Slide this LED is lit, it indicates that a noncritical event has occurred. The following illustration shows the...
...is in the server and that light path diagnostics might light an additional LED to these connectors. System-error LED: When this LED is lit, it has been lit remotely by the system administrator to release a CD or DVD from the DVD drive. DVD-eject button: Press this ...Hard disk drive activity LED: When this LED is flashing, it indicates that there is activity between the server and the network. 24 IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide Release latch: Slide this LED is lit, it indicates that a noncritical event has occurred. The following illustration shows the...
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... one power cord. Turning off the server When you turn off the server and leave it from the power source. 26 IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide SP Ethernet 10/100 connector: Use this connector to connect the service processor to provide cooling while the server ...is shut down the operating system. Server power features When the server is connected to the device. v If your operating system supports the Wake on...
... one power cord. Turning off the server When you turn off the server and leave it from the power source. 26 IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide SP Ethernet 10/100 connector: Use this connector to connect the service processor to provide cooling while the server ...is shut down the operating system. Server power features When the server is connected to the device. v If your operating system supports the Wake on...