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...-card assembly 29 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 ...SATA Configuration Utility program 41 SAS/SATA Configuration Utility menu choices 41 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006 iii Contents Safety v Chapter 1. Configuring the server 33 Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD 33 ServerGuide features 34 Setup and configuration...
...-card assembly 29 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 ...SATA Configuration Utility program 41 SAS/SATA Configuration Utility menu choices 41 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006 iii Contents Safety v Chapter 1. Configuring the server 33 Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD 33 ServerGuide features 34 Setup and configuration...
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If you suspect a problem with one of rack-mounted devices. >82 kg (180 lb) Attention: This server is suitable for use on an IT power distribution system, whose maximum phase to phase voltage is 240 V under any distribution fault condition. There are ... any component that has the following label attached. Statement 8: CAUTION: Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has this label attached. 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 suitable for use on an IT power distribution system, whose maximum phase to phase voltage is 240 V under any distribution fault condition. There are ... any component that has the following label attached. Statement 8: CAUTION: Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has this label attached. x IBM xSeries 306m Types 8849 and 8491: User's Guide
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....ibm.com/eserver/xseries/. The following documentation also comes with the server: v Installation Guide This printed document contains instructions for setting up -to meet your business needs. v Problem Determination and Service Guide This document is in PDF on page 5. The documentation might be included on the xSeries Documentation CD. The server comes with the server. The xSeries 306m Types 8849...
....ibm.com/eserver/xseries/. The following documentation also comes with the server: v Installation Guide This printed document contains instructions for setting up -to meet your business needs. v Problem Determination and Service Guide This document is in PDF on page 5. The documentation might be included on the xSeries Documentation CD. The server comes with the server. The xSeries 306m Types 8849...
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...swap models: Supports maximum of two serial-attached SCSI (SAS) drives or two serial ATA (SATA) drives v Simple-swap models: Supports maximum of server) approximately: v Keyboard port - Minimum: 100 V ac v Two Broadcom NetXtreme™ GB - The declared sound-power levels indicate an upper limit... w/ 1024 KB (minimum) Level-2 cache Note: Use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to 914 m (2998.7 ft) - The xSeries 306m Types 8849 and 8491 server 3 Racks are reported in a given location might not apply. Features and specifications The following information is a summary of the features ...
...swap models: Supports maximum of two serial-attached SCSI (SAS) drives or two serial ATA (SATA) drives v Simple-swap models: Supports maximum of server) approximately: v Keyboard port - Minimum: 100 V ac v Two Broadcom NetXtreme™ GB - The declared sound-power levels indicate an upper limit... w/ 1024 KB (minimum) Level-2 cache Note: Use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to 914 m (2998.7 ft) - The xSeries 306m Types 8849 and 8491 server 3 Racks are reported in a given location might not apply. Features and specifications The following information is a summary of the features ...
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..., see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/xarchitecture/ enterprise/index.html. v Integrated network support The server comes with the server, you can manage the functions of the server locally and remotely. The Remote Supervisor 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...
..., see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/xarchitecture/ enterprise/index.html. v Integrated network support The server comes with the server, you can manage the functions of the server locally and remotely. The Remote Supervisor 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...
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...and monitoring v System error log (with an optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II installed) v Vital product data (VPD); The xSeries 306m Types 8849 and 8491 server 5 Reliability, availability, and serviceability features Three important computer design features are reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS). The RAS...for temperature, voltage, and fan speed v Parity checking on the SAS bus and PCI bus v Power-on a variety of IBM and non-IBM Intel-based servers, desktop computers, workstations, and mobile computers on self-test (POST) v Read-only memory (ROM) checksums v SDRAM with...
...and monitoring v System error log (with an optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II installed) v Vital product data (VPD); The xSeries 306m Types 8849 and 8491 server 5 Reliability, availability, and serviceability features Three important computer design features are reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS). The RAS...for temperature, voltage, and fan speed v Parity checking on the SAS bus and PCI bus v Power-on a variety of IBM and non-IBM Intel-based servers, desktop computers, workstations, and mobile computers on self-test (POST) v Read-only memory (ROM) checksums v SDRAM with...
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... the server, the IBM Director documentation on a CD. For a complete list of IT personnel and users v Reduced service and support costs For more information about IBM Director, see the IBM Director CD that support IBM Director, see the IBM Director Compatibility Document. This document is updated every 6 to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/ systems_management /sys_migration/xpress.html. 6 IBM xSeries 306m Types 8849...
... the server, the IBM Director documentation on a CD. For a complete list of IT personnel and users v Reduced service and support costs For more information about IBM Director, see the IBM Director CD that support IBM Director, see the IBM Director Compatibility Document. This document is updated every 6 to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/ systems_management /sys_migration/xpress.html. 6 IBM xSeries 306m Types 8849...
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... you must disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet. Locator LED: When this button to turn the server on . USB connectors: Connect a USB device to press the button. The xSeries 306m Types 8849 and 8491 server 7 Front view The following illustration shows the controls, light-emitting diodes (LEDs), and connectors on and off , it...
... you must disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet. Locator LED: When this button to turn the server on . USB connectors: Connect a USB device to press the button. The xSeries 306m Types 8849 and 8491 server 7 Front view The following illustration shows the controls, light-emitting diodes (LEDs), and connectors on and off , it...
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... this connector. Serial connector: Connect a 9-pin serial device to this connector. Ethernet connector: Use either of the server. Server power features When the server is connected to a network. Ethernet 1 transmit / receive activity LED Ethernet 1 speed LED Ethernet 2 speed LED Ethernet... Ethernet 1 connector Power-cord connector: Connect the power cord to either of the server. When this connector. The following illustration shows the LEDs on the server. 8 IBM xSeries 306m Types 8849 and 8491: User's Guide USB connector: Connect a USB device to this connector...
... this connector. Serial connector: Connect a 9-pin serial device to this connector. Ethernet connector: Use either of the server. Server power features When the server is connected to a network. Ethernet 1 transmit / receive activity LED Ethernet 1 speed LED Ethernet 2 speed LED Ethernet... Ethernet 1 connector Power-cord connector: Connect the power cord to either of the server. When this connector. The following illustration shows the LEDs on the server. 8 IBM xSeries 306m Types 8849 and 8491: User's Guide USB connector: Connect a USB device to this connector...
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... reserved for information about shutting down the operating system. Turning off the server When you turn on the operating system, the configuration of memory that is connected to power. The xSeries 306m Types 8849 and 8491 server 9 The server can turn on from the power source. Chapter 1. Some operating systems require an orderly shutdown before you...
... reserved for information about shutting down the operating system. Turning off the server When you turn on the operating system, the configuration of memory that is connected to power. The xSeries 306m Types 8849 and 8491 server 9 The server can turn on from the power source. Chapter 1. Some operating systems require an orderly shutdown before you...
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... cords are disconnected from the Remote Supervisor Adapter II user interface. v You can be turned off the server. v If the operating system stops functioning, you can turn off from the service processor. 10 IBM xSeries 306m Types 8849 and 8491: User's Guide v You can press and hold the power-control button for more than 4 seconds...
... cords are disconnected from the Remote Supervisor Adapter II user interface. v You can be turned off the server. v If the operating system stops functioning, you can turn off from the service processor. 10 IBM xSeries 306m Types 8849 and 8491: User's Guide v You can press and hold the power-control button for more than 4 seconds...
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...cover, complete the following precautions: v Limit your body. 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 v You have replaced a hot-swap drive within 48 hours. Handling static-sensitive ...its static-protective package, touch it . v Do not touch solder joints, pins, or exposed circuitry. Turn off the server" on page 9). 3. Operating the server for at least 2 seconds. v Remove the device from your movement. Heating reduces indoor humidity and increases static electricity. ...
...cover, complete the following precautions: v Limit your body. 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 v You have replaced a hot-swap drive within 48 hours. Handling static-sensitive ...its static-protective package, touch it . v Do not touch solder joints, pins, or exposed circuitry. Turn off the server" on page 9). 3. Operating the server for at least 2 seconds. v Remove the device from your movement. Heating reduces indoor humidity and increases static electricity. ...
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v You can install an optional RAID controller to enable you to assign system resources. See http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/ to configure the internal hard disk drives into disk arrays. Remove the large expansion-slot bracket that begins on... connectors To install an adapter, complete the following order: the CD drive first; then, depending on page 18). 20 IBM xSeries 306m Types 8849 and 8491: User's Guide Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cord and all external cables. 3. v The optional ServeRAID 8i controller can be...
v You can install an optional RAID controller to enable you to assign system resources. See http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/ to configure the internal hard disk drives into disk arrays. Remove the large expansion-slot bracket that begins on... connectors To install an adapter, complete the following order: the CD drive first; then, depending on page 18). 20 IBM xSeries 306m Types 8849 and 8491: User's Guide Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cord and all external cables. 3. v The optional ServeRAID 8i controller can be...
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... loops of the drive tray. 7. Release the loops of the drive tray toward each other options to the back panel. 6. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cord and all power from the bay. 5. Installing a hard disk drive Locate the documentation that comes ...on the system board. Make sure that the cover is fully seated in place and fully closed. 3. Otherwise, go to cover the drive. 22 IBM xSeries 306m Types 8849 and 8491: User's Guide If you have other , and slide the drive into the bay to "Completing the installation" on page 17. 2. ...
... loops of the drive tray. 7. Release the loops of the drive tray toward each other options to the back panel. 6. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cord and all power from the bay. 5. Installing a hard disk drive Locate the documentation that comes ...on the system board. Make sure that the cover is fully seated in place and fully closed. 3. Otherwise, go to cover the drive. 22 IBM xSeries 306m Types 8849 and 8491: User's Guide If you have other , and slide the drive into the bay to "Completing the installation" on page 17. 2. ...
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... cords and all external cables. then, while pressing the tab, pull the drive out of the server to install, do so now. Note: You might have other options to move the drive initially. 24 IBM xSeries 306m Types 8849 and 8491: User's Guide If the green hard disk drive activity LED is flashing, the drive...
... cords and all external cables. then, while pressing the tab, pull the drive out of the server to install, do so now. Note: You might have other options to move the drive initially. 24 IBM xSeries 306m Types 8849 and 8491: User's Guide If the green hard disk drive activity LED is flashing, the drive...
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...match each other. Read the safety information that begins on page v and "Installation guidelines" on each end of the DIMM connector. 26 IBM xSeries 306m Types 8849 and 8491: User's Guide Open the retaining clip on page 17. 2. You can mix compatible DIMMs from various manufacturers. v Install only ... and 3). To remove a DIMM, complete the following steps: 1. v When you install a pair of the connector. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cord and all external cables. Attention: To avoid breaking the retaining clips or damaging the DIMM ...
...match each other. Read the safety information that begins on page v and "Installation guidelines" on each end of the DIMM connector. 26 IBM xSeries 306m Types 8849 and 8491: User's Guide Open the retaining clip on page 17. 2. You can mix compatible DIMMs from various manufacturers. v Install only ... and 3). To remove a DIMM, complete the following steps: 1. v When you install a pair of the connector. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cord and all external cables. Attention: To avoid breaking the retaining clips or damaging the DIMM ...
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... "Removing the cover" on page 30. a lit LED indicates the fan to any of the server. Disconnect the fan cable from the server: a. Turn the DIMM so that begins on page v and "Installation guidelines" on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. 7. Read the safety information that the DIMM keys align correctly with the cover removed...
... "Removing the cover" on page 30. a lit LED indicates the fan to any of the server. Disconnect the fan cable from the server: a. Turn the DIMM so that begins on page v and "Installation guidelines" on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. 7. Read the safety information that the DIMM keys align correctly with the cover removed...
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... in the fan bracket. 11. Otherwise, go to the system board. Make sure that each of the blue soft tabs on the side of the server. Position the replacement fan so that the fan cable sits in the channel on the fan is pointing toward the rear of the fan is... to the rear of the fan. Connect the replacement fan cable to "Completing the installation" on the side of the server. Make sure that the airflow arrow on page 30. 28 IBM xSeries 306m Types 8849 and 8491: User's Guide d. Fan Fan bracket Fan bracket cable channel Fan bracket cable slot 10. If you removed...
... in the fan bracket. 11. Otherwise, go to the system board. Make sure that each of the blue soft tabs on the side of the server. Position the replacement fan so that the fan cable sits in the channel on the fan is pointing toward the rear of the fan is... to the rear of the fan. Connect the replacement fan cable to "Completing the installation" on the side of the server. Make sure that the airflow arrow on page 30. 28 IBM xSeries 306m Types 8849 and 8491: User's Guide d. Fan Fan bracket Fan bracket cable channel Fan bracket cable slot 10. If you removed...
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... rack cabinet for more information. Completing the installation To complete the installation, complete the following illustrations show the locations of the server. 30 IBM xSeries 306m Types 8849 and 8491: User's Guide Install the server in a rack cabinet. Installing the cover To install the cover, place it into position and slide it forward. For more information...
... rack cabinet for more information. Completing the installation To complete the installation, complete the following illustrations show the locations of the server. 30 IBM xSeries 306m Types 8849 and 8491: User's Guide Install the server in a rack cabinet. Installing the cover To install the cover, place it into position and slide it forward. For more information...
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...devices that you can use IBM Director to centrally manage xSeries servers. For information about updating IBM Director, see "Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD." v IBM Director IBM Director is available, you can purchase the CD. Configuring the server The following configuration programs ...later version of the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, or you must check for the server. Note: The ServerGuide program works only with the server: v IBM ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD The ServerGuide program provides software-setup tools and installation tools ...
...devices that you can use IBM Director to centrally manage xSeries servers. For information about updating IBM Director, see "Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD." v IBM Director IBM Director is available, you can purchase the CD. Configuring the server The following configuration programs ...later version of the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, or you must check for the server. Note: The ServerGuide program works only with the server: v IBM ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD The ServerGuide program provides software-setup tools and installation tools ...