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... the side cover 46 Connecting the cables 47 Updating the server configuration 47 Connecting external devices 48 Installing the server in this document 2 Features and specifications 3 What your server offers 4 Reliability, availability, and serviceability 5 IBM Director 6 Update Xpress program 7 Server controls, LEDs, and power 8 Front view 8 Rear view 10 Server power features 11 Chapter 2. Configuring the server 49 Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program 51 Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program 51 Configuration/Setup Utility menu choices 51 Passwords 54...
... the side cover 46 Connecting the cables 47 Updating the server configuration 47 Connecting external devices 48 Installing the server in this document 2 Features and specifications 3 What your server offers 4 Reliability, availability, and serviceability 5 IBM Director 6 Update Xpress program 7 Server controls, LEDs, and power 8 Front view 8 Rear view 10 Server power features 11 Chapter 2. Configuring the server 49 Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program 51 Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program 51 Configuration/Setup Utility menu choices 51 Passwords 54...
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... Ethernet controller on the system board with one hard disk drive installed - Server on PCI-X expansion card for the mini-PCI-X Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) adapter Chapter 1. Actual sound-pressure levels in use. 2. Features and specifications Microprocessor: v Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor v 1 MB or 2 MB Level-2 or Level-3 cache v 800 MHz front-side bus (FSB) Memory: v Minimum: 512 MB v Maximum: 8 GB v Types: PC2-4200 double-data-rate 2 (DDR2) v Connectors: four dual...
... Ethernet controller on the system board with one hard disk drive installed - Server on PCI-X expansion card for the mini-PCI-X Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) adapter Chapter 1. Actual sound-pressure levels in use. 2. Features and specifications Microprocessor: v Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor v 1 MB or 2 MB Level-2 or Level-3 cache v 800 MHz front-side bus (FSB) Memory: v Minimum: 512 MB v Maximum: 8 GB v Types: PC2-4200 double-data-rate 2 (DDR2) v Connectors: four dual...
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... Setup and Installation CD that you can add, remove, or replace hard disk drives without turning off the server. The ServerGuide™ program detects installed hardware options and provides the correct configuration programs and device drivers. v Redundant connection The addition of system memory. For more information about the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, see "Configuring the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet controller" on the IBM Director CD. v High-performance graphics controller The server comes with the 4 xSeries 206m Types 8485 and 8490: User's Guide v IBM...
... Setup and Installation CD that you can add, remove, or replace hard disk drives without turning off the server. The ServerGuide™ program detects installed hardware options and provides the correct configuration programs and device drivers. v Redundant connection The addition of system memory. For more information about the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, see "Configuring the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet controller" on the IBM Director CD. v High-performance graphics controller The server comes with the 4 xSeries 206m Types 8485 and 8490: User's Guide v IBM...
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... the ease with which provides service-processor functions in monitoring for more information. The xSeries 206m server 5 When this switching occurs without data loss and without user intervention. To order an optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II, contact your systems-management software for fan, power, temperature, and voltage v CD-based diagnostic programs v Cooling fans with speed-sensing capability v Customer support center that the mini-BMC provides. Service availability will vary by country...
... the ease with which provides service-processor functions in monitoring for more information. The xSeries 206m server 5 When this switching occurs without data loss and without user intervention. To order an optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II, contact your systems-management software for fan, power, temperature, and voltage v CD-based diagnostic programs v Cooling fans with speed-sensing capability v Customer support center that the mini-BMC provides. Service availability will vary by country...
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... users v Reduced service and support costs For more information about IBM Director, see the IBM Director CD that are designed to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/ systems_management/ sys_migration/xpress.html. To download the program or purchase the CD, go to reduce the total cost of use, training, and setup. Update Xpress program The UpdateXpress program is available for most xSeries servers and server options. The xSeries 206m server...
... users v Reduced service and support costs For more information about IBM Director, see the IBM Director CD that are designed to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/ systems_management/ sys_migration/xpress.html. To download the program or purchase the CD, go to reduce the total cost of use, training, and setup. Update Xpress program The UpdateXpress program is available for most xSeries servers and server options. The xSeries 206m server...
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... to change the switch setting or jumper settings on the system board. If you need to the connector on the adapter, follow those instructions in addition to the system board and the back panel at the rear of the simple-swap drives. v You can be installed only in the following notes describe the types of supported options for the four SATA drives that are included in the ServerProven® list in slots...
... to change the switch setting or jumper settings on the system board. If you need to the connector on the adapter, follow those instructions in addition to the system board and the back panel at the rear of the simple-swap drives. v You can be installed only in the following notes describe the types of supported options for the four SATA drives that are included in the ServerProven® list in slots...
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... optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II. v The optional ServeRAID-8i adapter can be installed only in the following order, if you must disconnect the video cable from the system board and connect it to stop, which could result in the loss of supported options for the locations of the expansion slots and the Remote Supervisor Adapter II cable connector. 38 xSeries 206m Types 8485 and 8490: User's Guide v The server scans PCI Express x1 slot 2, PCI Express x8 slot 1, and PCI slots...
... optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II. v The optional ServeRAID-8i adapter can be installed only in the following order, if you must disconnect the video cable from the system board and connect it to stop, which could result in the loss of supported options for the locations of the expansion slots and the Remote Supervisor Adapter II cable connector. 38 xSeries 206m Types 8485 and 8490: User's Guide v The server scans PCI Express x1 slot 2, PCI Express x8 slot 1, and PCI slots...
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... connector panel have color-coded connections, match the color of the cable end with a red connector, and so on. Power cord Power supply error LED AC power LED Mouse Keyboard Serial 1 Parallel Video USB (2) Ethernet Serial 2 Updating the server configuration When you start the server for the first time after you add or remove an internal option or an external device, you have device drivers that comes with the server for information about installing device drivers, see "Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program" on the rear of the connector. If the server has a ServeRAID adapter...
... connector panel have color-coded connections, match the color of the cable end with a red connector, and so on. Power cord Power supply error LED AC power LED Mouse Keyboard Serial 1 Parallel Video USB (2) Ethernet Serial 2 Updating the server configuration When you start the server for the first time after you add or remove an internal option or an external device, you have device drivers that comes with the server for information about installing device drivers, see "Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program" on the rear of the connector. If the server has a ServeRAID adapter...
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... you disable the integrated Ethernet controller and no Ethernet adapter is installed. You can specify whether the server starts with the keyboard number lock on the Configuration/Setup Utility menu only if an optional IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II is installed, the server will have no Ethernet capability. If the server is a SATA model, select this choice to run without a diskette drive, monitor, or keyboard. v System Security Select this choice to set or change a power-on Password Select this choice to set password settings. Power-on password...
... you disable the integrated Ethernet controller and no Ethernet adapter is installed. You can specify whether the server starts with the keyboard number lock on the Configuration/Setup Utility menu only if an optional IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II is installed, the server will have no Ethernet capability. If the server is a SATA model, select this choice to run without a diskette drive, monitor, or keyboard. v System Security Select this choice to set or change a power-on Password Select this choice to set password settings. Power-on password...
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... (A-Z, a-z, and 0-9) for removing the battery, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the Configuration/Setup Utility menu only if an optional IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II is installed. An administrator password is intended to be completed until you can change the pin position of the clear CMOS jumper (JP2) on the system board to bypass the power-on password check. Chapter 3. Configuring the server 55 If you set , change , and delete the power-on password, if the system...
... (A-Z, a-z, and 0-9) for removing the battery, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the Configuration/Setup Utility menu only if an optional IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II is installed. An administrator password is intended to be completed until you can change the pin position of the clear CMOS jumper (JP2) on the system board to bypass the power-on password check. Chapter 3. Configuring the server 55 If you set , change , and delete the power-on password, if the system...
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... http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/systems_management/sys_migration/ serverguide/sub.html. Not all features are supported on detected hardware v ServeRAID Manager program, which configures your ServeRAID adapter or integrated SAS controller with RAID capabilities v Device drivers that are provided for the server model and detected hardware v File-system type that is selectable during setup to use interface v Diskette-free setup, and configuration programs that are installed and uses that information during setup ServerGuide features...
... http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/systems_management/sys_migration/ serverguide/sub.html. Not all features are supported on detected hardware v ServeRAID Manager program, which configures your ServeRAID adapter or integrated SAS controller with RAID capabilities v Device drivers that are provided for the server model and detected hardware v File-system type that is selectable during setup to use interface v Diskette-free setup, and configuration programs that are installed and uses that information during setup ServerGuide features...
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... device drivers. v View the overview to learn about the server model, service processor, hard disk drive controllers, and network adapters. You will need your keyboard layout and country. Typical operating system installation Important:: If your operating system, complete the following tasks: v Select your operating system and adapter. The ServerGuide program can use the IBM ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD to install the operating system. The actual procedure might vary slightly from the IBM Web site: Note: Changes are installing. Installing...
... device drivers. v View the overview to learn about the server model, service processor, hard disk drive controllers, and network adapters. You will need your keyboard layout and country. Typical operating system installation Important:: If your operating system, complete the following tasks: v Select your operating system and adapter. The ServerGuide program can use the IBM ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD to install the operating system. The actual procedure might vary slightly from the IBM Web site: Note: Changes are installing. Installing...
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...: Native Mode Operation: SATA Controller Mode Option: SATA RAID Auto Enhanced Enabled 58 xSeries 206m Types 8485 and 8490: User's Guide A configuration conflict (error code 1801) might occur if SATA RAID and SAS/SATA RAID are set in , menu-driven configuration program that is a built-in the Configuration/Setup Utility program. When the prompt > appears, press Ctrl+A. 1. Select the startup device. Use the SAS/SATA Configuration Utility program to http://www.ibm.com/support/. 2. Note: If the prompt > does not appear, start the SAS/SATA Configuration Utility program, complete...
...: Native Mode Operation: SATA Controller Mode Option: SATA RAID Auto Enhanced Enabled 58 xSeries 206m Types 8485 and 8490: User's Guide A configuration conflict (error code 1801) might occur if SATA RAID and SAS/SATA RAID are set in , menu-driven configuration program that is a built-in the Configuration/Setup Utility program. When the prompt > appears, press Ctrl+A. 1. Select the startup device. Use the SAS/SATA Configuration Utility program to http://www.ibm.com/support/. 2. Note: If the prompt > does not appear, start the SAS/SATA Configuration Utility program, complete...
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... disabled by default. To enable the SATA RAID feature, complete the following steps: 1. Select Devices and I/O Ports --> Advanced Chipset Control --> Serial ATA. 4. Scroll down and select SATA RAID Enable. 6. Press Esc; then, select Yes to type the password. 3. Using the Serial ATA HostRAID feature The instructions in this CD did not come with the adapter to view or change settings for Serial ATA HostRAID) Use the Array Configuration Utility, in the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility programs, to add RAID...
... disabled by default. To enable the SATA RAID feature, complete the following steps: 1. Select Devices and I/O Ports --> Advanced Chipset Control --> Serial ATA. 4. Scroll down and select SATA RAID Enable. 6. Press Esc; then, select Yes to type the password. 3. Using the Serial ATA HostRAID feature The instructions in this CD did not come with the adapter to view or change settings for Serial ATA HostRAID) Use the Array Configuration Utility, in the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility programs, to add RAID...
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... configuration You can use ServeRAID Manager to view information about the Remote Supervisor Adapter II, see the description of Baseboard management controller (BMC) settings on page 53. This log does not clear itself, and if it to add the drive. 8. Enabling the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility program The Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility is saved in the controller and in the physical drives. 11. You can customize where the network startup option...
... configuration You can use ServeRAID Manager to view information about the Remote Supervisor Adapter II, see the description of Baseboard management controller (BMC) settings on page 53. This log does not clear itself, and if it to add the drive. 8. Enabling the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility program The Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility is saved in the controller and in the physical drives. 11. You can customize where the network startup option...
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... field, type ethernet, and click Go. Updating IBM Director If you plan to use IBM Director to manage the server, you must check for the server: a. Download and install any additional updates or interim fixes that you want to address the controller. Go to http://www.ibm.com/support/. 2. b. To install the IBM Director updates and any jumpers or configure the controller. c. You do not have to install. 66 xSeries 206m Types 8485 and 8490: User's Guide d. h. The...
... field, type ethernet, and click Go. Updating IBM Director If you plan to use IBM Director to manage the server, you must check for the server: a. Download and install any additional updates or interim fixes that you want to address the controller. Go to http://www.ibm.com/support/. 2. b. To install the IBM Director updates and any jumpers or configure the controller. c. You do not have to install. 66 xSeries 206m Types 8485 and 8490: User's Guide d. h. The...
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... Serial ATA RAID feature 61 environment 3 error logs 53, 54 Ethernet activity LED 11 connector 10 controller configuring 66 enabling 52 high performance modes 66 integrated on system board 66 link status LED 11 modes 66 72 xSeries 206m Types 8485 and 8490: User's Guide Ethernet (continued) utility, enabling 65 expansion card connectors 17, 18 expansion slots 3, 17, 39 express configuration 64 external connectors 10, 16 F features mini-BMC 4, 53, 65 reliability, availability, and serviceability 5 SATA RAID, enabling 61 server 3, 4 ServerGuide 56 filler panel hard disk drive...
... Serial ATA RAID feature 61 environment 3 error logs 53, 54 Ethernet activity LED 11 connector 10 controller configuring 66 enabling 52 high performance modes 66 integrated on system board 66 link status LED 11 modes 66 72 xSeries 206m Types 8485 and 8490: User's Guide Ethernet (continued) utility, enabling 65 expansion card connectors 17, 18 expansion slots 3, 17, 39 express configuration 64 external connectors 10, 16 F features mini-BMC 4, 53, 65 reliability, availability, and serviceability 5 SATA RAID, enabling 61 server 3, 4 ServerGuide 56 filler panel hard disk drive...
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..., 18 drives 28 installing 19 memory modules 25 order of installation hard disk drives 33, 35 memory modules 25, 27 P parallel connector 10 password administrator 52, 55 forgotten power-on 54 power-on 54, 55 resetting 55 setting 52 using 54 PCI-X expansion card connectors 17, 18 peripheral component interconnect (PCI) configuration 53 expansion slots 3 ports enabling 52 Ethernet 10 parallel 10 serial 1 10 serial 2 10 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 8, 10 video 10 power control-button 8 power supply installing 41, 42 removing 41 replacing 41 safety 41 specifications...
..., 18 drives 28 installing 19 memory modules 25 order of installation hard disk drives 33, 35 memory modules 25, 27 P parallel connector 10 password administrator 52, 55 forgotten power-on 54 power-on 54, 55 resetting 55 setting 52 using 54 PCI-X expansion card connectors 17, 18 peripheral component interconnect (PCI) configuration 53 expansion slots 3 ports enabling 52 Ethernet 10 parallel 10 serial 1 10 serial 2 10 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 8, 10 video 10 power control-button 8 power supply installing 41, 42 removing 41 replacing 41 safety 41 specifications...
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... jumpers 15 LEDs 19 memory connectors 26 option connectors 17 system event/error log 54 system reliability 20 system specifications 3 system-error LED 8 systems management 6 T tape drive, installing 28 temperature 3 trademarks 68 two-piece bezel 23, 44 U Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectors front 8 rear 10 controller, enabling 52 update device drivers and firmware 7 Update Xpress program 7 upper bezel installing 44 removing 24 user password See power-on password using Adaptec HostRAID configuration programs 60 Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility 61 Boot Menu program 58 IBM Configuration/Setup...
... jumpers 15 LEDs 19 memory connectors 26 option connectors 17 system event/error log 54 system reliability 20 system specifications 3 system-error LED 8 systems management 6 T tape drive, installing 28 temperature 3 trademarks 68 two-piece bezel 23, 44 U Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectors front 8 rear 10 controller, enabling 52 update device drivers and firmware 7 Update Xpress program 7 upper bezel installing 44 removing 24 user password See power-on password using Adaptec HostRAID configuration programs 60 Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility 61 Boot Menu program 58 IBM Configuration/Setup...