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IBM xSeries 306m Types 8849 and 8491 User's Guide
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IBM xSeries 306m Types 8849 and 8491 User's Guide
IBM xSeries 306m Types 8849 and 8491 User's Guide
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... 34 Setup and configuration overview 34 Typical operating-system installation 35 Installing your server offers 4 Reliability, availability, and serviceability features 5 IBM Director 5 The UpdateXpress program 6 Server controls, LEDs, and power 7 Front view 7 Rear view 8 Server power features 8 ... Completing the installation 30 Installing the cover 30 Connecting the cables 30 Updating the server configuration 31 Chapter 3. The xSeries 306m Types 8849 and 8491 server 1 Related documentation 1 Notices and statements in this document 2 Features and specifications 3 What your...
... 34 Setup and configuration overview 34 Typical operating-system installation 35 Installing your server offers 4 Reliability, availability, and serviceability features 5 IBM Director 5 The UpdateXpress program 6 Server controls, LEDs, and power 7 Front view 7 Rear view 8 Server power features 8 ... Completing the installation 30 Installing the cover 30 Connecting the cables 30 Updating the server configuration 31 Chapter 3. The xSeries 306m Types 8849 and 8491 server 1 Related documentation 1 Notices and statements in this document 2 Features and specifications 3 What your...
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... RAID Configuration Utility programs (for Serial ATA HostRAID 42 Using the SAS/SATA Configuration Utility program (for Interference (VCCI) statement . . . 56 Index 57 iv IBM xSeries 306m Types 8849 and 8491: User's Guide Notices 51 Edition notice 51 Trademarks 52 Important notes 52 Product recycling and disposal 53 Battery return program 54 Electronic emission... controller 45 Installing the OSA SMBridge management utility program 45 Using the baseboard management controller utility programs 47 Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controllers 48 Updating IBM Director 48 Appendix.
... RAID Configuration Utility programs (for Serial ATA HostRAID 42 Using the SAS/SATA Configuration Utility program (for Interference (VCCI) statement . . . 56 Index 57 iv IBM xSeries 306m Types 8849 and 8491: User's Guide Notices 51 Edition notice 51 Trademarks 52 Important notes 52 Product recycling and disposal 53 Battery return program 54 Electronic emission... controller 45 Installing the OSA SMBridge management utility program 45 Using the baseboard management controller utility programs 47 Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controllers 48 Updating IBM Director 48 Appendix.
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...not view directly with the same module type made by the manufacturer. Note the following : v Do not remove the covers. viii IBM xSeries 306m Types 8849 and 8491: User's Guide v Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than 100°C (212°F) v Repair...laser product could result in hazardous radiation exposure. Removing the covers of . Statement 2: CAUTION: When replacing the lithium battery, use only IBM Part Number 33F8354 or an equivalent type battery recommended by the same manufacturer. If your system has a module containing a lithium battery,...
...not view directly with the same module type made by the manufacturer. Note the following : v Do not remove the covers. viii IBM xSeries 306m Types 8849 and 8491: User's Guide v Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than 100°C (212°F) v Repair...laser product could result in hazardous radiation exposure. Removing the covers of . Statement 2: CAUTION: When replacing the lithium battery, use only IBM Part Number 33F8354 or an equivalent type battery recommended by the same manufacturer. If your system has a module containing a lithium battery,...
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... these parts, contact a service technician. Statement 10: CAUTION: Do not place any object weighing more than 82 kg (180 lb) on top of these components. x IBM xSeries 306m Types 8849 and 8491: User's Guide If you suspect a problem with one of rack-mounted devices. >82 kg (180 lb) Attention: This server is 240 V under...
... these parts, contact a service technician. Statement 10: CAUTION: Do not place any object weighing more than 82 kg (180 lb) on top of these components. x IBM xSeries 306m Types 8849 and 8491: User's Guide If you suspect a problem with one of rack-mounted devices. >82 kg (180 lb) Attention: This server is 240 V under...
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... the documentation that is ideally suited for installing the server in PDF on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. The xSeries 306m Types 8849 and 8491 server The IBM® xSeries® 306m Type 8849 and Type 8491 server is not included in the documentation has a number that require...Determination and Service Guide This document is in PDF on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. The documentation might be updated occasionally to -date information about the server and other IBM server products at http://www.ibm.com/eserver/xseries/. Performance, ease of use to configure the server. For...
... the documentation that is ideally suited for installing the server in PDF on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. The xSeries 306m Types 8849 and 8491 server The IBM® xSeries® 306m Type 8849 and Type 8491 server is not included in the documentation has a number that require...Determination and Service Guide This document is in PDF on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. The documentation might be updated occasionally to -date information about the server and other IBM server products at http://www.ibm.com/eserver/xseries/. Performance, ease of use to configure the server. For...
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...Note: These notices provide important tips, guidance, or advice. Note: Changes are made periodically to http://www.ibm.com/support/. 2. Under Search technical support, type xSeries 306m and click Search. v Important: These notices provide information or advice that can be potentially lethal or extremely... is placed just before the description of a potentially lethal or extremely hazardous procedure step or situation. 2 IBM xSeries 306m Types 8849 and 8491: User's Guide A danger statement is placed just before the description of a potentially hazardous procedure step or situation.
...Note: These notices provide important tips, guidance, or advice. Note: Changes are made periodically to http://www.ibm.com/support/. 2. Under Search technical support, type xSeries 306m and click Search. v Important: These notices provide information or advice that can be potentially lethal or extremely... is placed just before the description of a potentially lethal or extremely hazardous procedure step or situation. 2 IBM xSeries 306m Types 8849 and 8491: User's Guide A danger statement is placed just before the description of a potentially hazardous procedure step or situation.
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... and speed of computers will operate. Minimum: 0.102 kVA v Mouse port - maximum altitude: 2133 m (6998.0 ft) v Humidity: - Actual sound-pressure levels in use. 2. The xSeries 306m Types 8849 and 8491 server 3 Memory: v Minimum: 512 MB v Maximum: 8 GB v Type: PC4200, 533 MHz, ECC, DDR II unbuffered SDRAM DIMMs only v Slots: Four dual inline v Supports...
... and speed of computers will operate. Minimum: 0.102 kVA v Mouse port - maximum altitude: 2133 m (6998.0 ft) v Humidity: - Actual sound-pressure levels in use. 2. The xSeries 306m Types 8849 and 8491 server 3 Memory: v Minimum: 512 MB v Maximum: 8 GB v Type: PC4200, 533 MHz, ECC, DDR II unbuffered SDRAM DIMMs only v Slots: Four dual inline v Supports...
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... The server supports ServeRAID adapters to centrally manage xSeries servers. v Systems-management capabilities The server supports an optional IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II. For more information, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/xarchitecture/ enterprise/index.html. For more information,... Adapter II also provides system monitoring, event recording, and dial-out alert capability. 4 IBM xSeries 306m Types 8849 and 8491: User's Guide v IBM Director IBM Director is used with the integrated baseboard management controller that comes with the server provides programs...
... The server supports ServeRAID adapters to centrally manage xSeries servers. v Systems-management capabilities The server supports an optional IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II. For more information, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/xarchitecture/ enterprise/index.html. For more information,... Adapter II also provides system monitoring, event recording, and dial-out alert capability. 4 IBM xSeries 306m Types 8849 and 8491: User's Guide v IBM Director IBM Director is used with the integrated baseboard management controller that comes with the server provides programs...
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...) v Vital product data (VPD); includes information stored in nonvolatile memory for easier remote viewing v Wake on LAN IBM Director With IBM Director, a network administrator can diagnose and repair problems. The server has the following RAS features: v Advanced Configuration ... including Microsoft® Windows 2000 Server, Windows XP Professional, Red Hat Linux, SUSE LINUX, and Novell Chapter 1. The xSeries 306m Types 8849 and 8491 server 5 Reliability, availability, and serviceability features Three important computer design features are reliability, availability, and serviceability ...
...) v Vital product data (VPD); includes information stored in nonvolatile memory for easier remote viewing v Wake on LAN IBM Director With IBM Director, a network administrator can diagnose and repair problems. The server has the following RAS features: v Advanced Configuration ... including Microsoft® Windows 2000 Server, Windows XP Professional, Red Hat Linux, SUSE LINUX, and Novell Chapter 1. The xSeries 306m Types 8849 and 8491 server 5 Reliability, availability, and serviceability features Three important computer design features are reliability, availability, and serviceability ...
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...cost, or you can download the UpdateXpress program from the Web at http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/ systems_ management/xseries_sm.html, which presents an overview of IBM Systems Management and IBM Director. You can purchase it on a CD. For a complete list of IT...environments v Ease of use, training, and setup IBM Director also provides an extensible platform that supports advanced server tools that are designed to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/ systems_management /sys_migration/xpress.html. 6 IBM xSeries 306m Types 8849 and 8491: User's Guide This document is in...
...cost, or you can download the UpdateXpress program from the Web at http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/ systems_ management/xseries_sm.html, which presents an overview of IBM Systems Management and IBM Director. You can purchase it on a CD. For a complete list of IT...environments v Ease of use, training, and setup IBM Director also provides an extensible platform that supports advanced server tools that are designed to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/ systems_management /sys_migration/xpress.html. 6 IBM xSeries 306m Types 8849 and 8491: User's Guide This document is in...
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... either of the server. Power-control button: Press this LED is lit, it indicates that a hard disk drive is turned on and off . The xSeries 306m Types 8849 and 8491 server 7 To remove all electrical power from the server, you prefer. Reset button Power-control button Power-on LED Hard disk drive activity...
... either of the server. Power-control button: Press this LED is lit, it indicates that a hard disk drive is turned on and off . The xSeries 306m Types 8849 and 8491 server 7 To remove all electrical power from the server, you prefer. Reset button Power-control button Power-on LED Hard disk drive activity...
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..., it indicates that there is shut down; When this LED is lit, it indicates that the Ethernet network speed is not turned on the server. 8 IBM xSeries 306m Types 8849 and 8491: User's Guide When this connector. Rear view The following illustration shows the connectors on each Ethernet connector. USB connector: Connect a USB device...
..., it indicates that there is shut down; When this LED is lit, it indicates that the Ethernet network speed is not turned on the server. 8 IBM xSeries 306m Types 8849 and 8491: User's Guide When this connector. Rear view The following illustration shows the connectors on each Ethernet connector. USB connector: Connect a USB device...
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... server. While the server remains connected to ac power, one or more fans might start the operating system by pressing the power-control button. The xSeries 306m Types 8849 and 8491 server 9 To remove all power from the server, you turn on the server. You can turn on the server. v If your operating...
... server. While the server remains connected to ac power, one or more fans might start the operating system by pressing the power-control button. The xSeries 306m Types 8849 and 8491 server 9 To remove all power from the server, you turn on the server. You can turn on the server. v If your operating...
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... current supplied to the device. After an orderly shutdown of the operating system and turn off the server through a request from the service processor. 10 IBM xSeries 306m Types 8849 and 8491: User's Guide v The integrated system management processor can be turned off the server as an automatic response to turn off automatically. The...
... current supplied to the device. After an orderly shutdown of the operating system and turn off the server through a request from the service processor. 10 IBM xSeries 306m Types 8849 and 8491: User's Guide v The integrated system management processor can be turned off the server as an automatic response to turn off automatically. The...
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System-board internal connectors The following illustration shows the internal connectors on the system board. 12 IBM xSeries 306m Types 8849 and 8491: User's Guide
System-board internal connectors The following illustration shows the internal connectors on the system board. 12 IBM xSeries 306m Types 8849 and 8491: User's Guide
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System-board external connectors The following illustration shows the external connectors on the system board. 14 IBM xSeries 306m Types 8849 and 8491: User's Guide
System-board external connectors The following illustration shows the external connectors on the system board. 14 IBM xSeries 306m Types 8849 and 8491: User's Guide
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PCI-X slot 1 64-bit 3.3 V 66/100 MHz PCI-X slot 2 64-bit 3.3 V 66/100 MHz The following illustration shows the location of the PCI-X slots on the riser-card assembly option. System-board option connectors The following illustration shows the location of the PCI-X and PCI Express slots on the riser-card assembly. PCI-X slot 1 64-bit 3.3 V 66/100 MHz 16 IBM xSeries 306m Types 8849 and 8491: User's Guide PCI Express x8 slot The following illustration shows the connectors for user-installable options.
PCI-X slot 1 64-bit 3.3 V 66/100 MHz PCI-X slot 2 64-bit 3.3 V 66/100 MHz The following illustration shows the location of the PCI-X slots on the riser-card assembly option. System-board option connectors The following illustration shows the location of the PCI-X and PCI Express slots on the riser-card assembly. PCI-X slot 1 64-bit 3.3 V 66/100 MHz 16 IBM xSeries 306m Types 8849 and 8491: User's Guide PCI Express x8 slot The following illustration shows the connectors for user-installable options.
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... server without setting down the device, put it . Disconnect all attached devices (see "Turning off the server and all external cables and power cords. 18 IBM xSeries 306m Types 8849 and 8491: User's Guide Operating the server for at least 2 seconds. This drains static electricity from the package and from electrostatic discharge, observe the...
... server without setting down the device, put it . Disconnect all attached devices (see "Turning off the server and all external cables and power cords. 18 IBM xSeries 306m Types 8849 and 8491: User's Guide Operating the server for at least 2 seconds. This drains static electricity from the package and from electrostatic discharge, observe the...
