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... your server offers 5 Reliability, availability, and serviceability 6 IBM Director 7 The UpdateXpress program 8 Chapter 2. Getting help and technical assistance 23 Before you call 23 Using the documentation 23 Getting help and information from the World Wide Web 23 Software service and support 24 Hardware service and support 24 Appendix A. Introducing the IBM xSeries 345 Type 8670 1 Related...
... your server offers 5 Reliability, availability, and serviceability 6 IBM Director 7 The UpdateXpress program 8 Chapter 2. Getting help and technical assistance 23 Before you call 23 Using the documentation 23 Getting help and information from the World Wide Web 23 Software service and support 24 Hardware service and support 24 Appendix A. Introducing the IBM xSeries 345 Type 8670 1 Related...
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... requirements do not exceed the branch circuit protection requirements. Statement 15 CAUTION: Make sure that the rack is secured properly to avoid tipping when the server unit is potentially a fire hazard and a shock hazard under certain conditions. Refer to remove the covers where the following label is provided with the national... these hazards, ensure that is attached. Statement 13 DANGER: Overloading a branch circuit is extended. Only a qualified service technician is authorized to the information that your IBM device for electrical specifications.
... requirements do not exceed the branch circuit protection requirements. Statement 15 CAUTION: Make sure that the rack is secured properly to avoid tipping when the server unit is potentially a fire hazard and a shock hazard under certain conditions. Refer to remove the covers where the following label is provided with the national... these hazards, ensure that is attached. Statement 13 DANGER: Overloading a branch circuit is extended. Only a qualified service technician is authorized to the information that your IBM device for electrical specifications.
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... addition to this User's Guide, the following steps to meet your server in PDF on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. v Safety Information This publication is in Portable Document Format (PDF) on page 23. Introducing the IBM xSeries 345 Type 8670 Your IBM® ™ xSeries™ 345 Type 8670 server is not included in the documentation that can use , reliability, and expansion...
... addition to this User's Guide, the following steps to meet your server in PDF on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. v Safety Information This publication is in Portable Document Format (PDF) on page 23. Introducing the IBM xSeries 345 Type 8670 Your IBM® ™ xSeries™ 345 Type 8670 server is not included in the documentation that can use , reliability, and expansion...
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You can use the Configuration/Setup Utility program in your server to as a unit, or "U." Racks are marked in your server model, some features might not be available, or some specifications might not apply. A 1-U-high device is referred to determine the specific type of microprocessor that is in vertical increments of your server. Depending on your server. Each increment is 1.75 inches tall. Chapter 1. Introducing the IBM xSeries 345 Type 8670 3 Features and specifications The following information is a summary of the features and specifications of 1.75 inches.
You can use the Configuration/Setup Utility program in your server to as a unit, or "U." Racks are marked in your server model, some features might not be available, or some specifications might not apply. A 1-U-high device is referred to determine the specific type of microprocessor that is in vertical increments of your server. Depending on your server. Each increment is 1.75 inches tall. Chapter 1. Introducing the IBM xSeries 345 Type 8670 3 Features and specifications The following information is a summary of the features and specifications of 1.75 inches.
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...port v Mouse port v ATI Rage XL video (controller on the number and type of computers will operate. 4 IBM xSeries 345 Type 8670: User's Guide Compatible with ISO 9296. Server off : 8% to 80% - These levels were measured in controlled acoustical environments according to 8 GB v Type:... and heat output vary depending on system board) - Server on server model v 533 MHz front-side bus (FSB) v Support for IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter v Two 10BASE-T/100BASE- Maximum: 0.7 kVA Notes: 1. Interconnect port - Table 1. Server off : 10° to 43°C (50.0°...
...port v Mouse port v ATI Rage XL video (controller on the number and type of computers will operate. 4 IBM xSeries 345 Type 8670: User's Guide Compatible with ISO 9296. Server off : 8% to 80% - These levels were measured in controlled acoustical environments according to 8 GB v Type:... and heat output vary depending on system board) - Server on server model v 533 MHz front-side bus (FSB) v Support for IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter v Two 10BASE-T/100BASE- Maximum: 0.7 kVA Notes: 1. Interconnect port - Table 1. Server off : 10° to 43°C (50.0°...
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... with this switching occurs without data loss and without turning off the server. Introducing the IBM xSeries 345 Type 8670 5 v IBM Enterprise X-Architecture technology IBM X-Architecture technology combines proven, innovative IBM designs to centrally manage xSeries servers. v Large data-storage and hot-swap capability Your server supports up your server and install the operating system. v Light Path Diagnostics feature The Light Path...
... with this switching occurs without data loss and without turning off the server. Introducing the IBM xSeries 345 Type 8670 5 v IBM Enterprise X-Architecture technology IBM X-Architecture technology combines proven, innovative IBM designs to centrally manage xSeries servers. v Large data-storage and hot-swap capability Your server supports up your server and install the operating system. v Light Path Diagnostics feature The Light Path...
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...). Eight fans provide redundant cooling. The hot-swap capabilities of the fans in your server, the availability of microcode and diagnostic levels 6 IBM xSeries 345 Type 8670: User's Guide v Systems-management capabilities Your server comes with features that is stored in your server is managed by a Remote Supervisor Adapter, you can view the system health; v Redundant cooling...
...). Eight fans provide redundant cooling. The hot-swap capabilities of the fans in your server, the availability of microcode and diagnostic levels 6 IBM xSeries 345 Type 8670: User's Guide v Systems-management capabilities Your server comes with features that is stored in your server is managed by a Remote Supervisor Adapter, you can view the system health; v Redundant cooling...
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...® Windows® 2000, Windows XP Professional, Novell NetWare, Linux®, and Caldera OpenUNIX® v Support for IBM and non-IBM servers, desktop computers, workstations, and mobile computers v Support for system-management features and monitoring v Startup (boot) from LAN ... standards v Integration into leading workgroup and enterprise systems-management environments v Ease of platforms IBM Director provides a comprehensive entry-level workgroup hardware manager. Introducing the IBM xSeries 345 Type 8670 7 v Parity checking on the small computer system interface (SCSI) bus and PCI ...
...® Windows® 2000, Windows XP Professional, Novell NetWare, Linux®, and Caldera OpenUNIX® v Support for IBM and non-IBM servers, desktop computers, workstations, and mobile computers v Support for system-management features and monitoring v Startup (boot) from LAN ... standards v Integration into leading workgroup and enterprise systems-management environments v Ease of platforms IBM Director provides a comprehensive entry-level workgroup hardware manager. Introducing the IBM xSeries 345 Type 8670 7 v Parity checking on the small computer system interface (SCSI) bus and PCI ...
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... CD, and the following Web pages: Systems Management - IBM Universal Manageability page http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/pc/um/index.html This Web page links to http://www.ibm.com/pc/ww/eserver/xseries/serverguide/xpress.html. 8 IBM xSeries 345 Type 8670: User's Guide IBM xSeries Systems Management page http://www1.ibm.com/server/eserver/xseries/systems_management/xseries_sm.html This Web page presents an...
... CD, and the following Web pages: Systems Management - IBM Universal Manageability page http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/pc/um/index.html This Web page links to http://www.ibm.com/pc/ww/eserver/xseries/serverguide/xpress.html. 8 IBM xSeries 345 Type 8670: User's Guide IBM xSeries Systems Management page http://www1.ibm.com/server/eserver/xseries/systems_management/xseries_sm.html This Web page presents an...
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.../Setup Utility The Configuration/Setup Utility program is installed in your server. If a ServeRAID adapter is part of your server to : v View configuration information v View and change assignments for advanced hardware features v View and clear error logs © Copyright IBM Corp. 2003 9 Use it . Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program Use the Configuration...
.../Setup Utility The Configuration/Setup Utility program is installed in your server. If a ServeRAID adapter is part of your server to : v View configuration information v View and change assignments for advanced hardware features v View and clear error logs © Copyright IBM Corp. 2003 9 Use it . Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program Use the Configuration...
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...only. - This choice is on the full Configuration/Setup Utility menu only. 10 IBM xSeries 345 Type 8670: User's Guide This choice is on the full and limited Configuration/Setup Utility menu. Depending on the server. 2. you cannot change assignments for devices and input/output (I /O Ports Select this...descriptions. If you have no SCSI adapter is the default setting for Configuration/Setup appears, press F1. Enable is installed, the server will not be able to detect it (this choice to disconnecting the device). When the prompt Press F1 for all standard ports ...
...only. - This choice is on the full Configuration/Setup Utility menu only. 10 IBM xSeries 345 Type 8670: User's Guide This choice is on the full and limited Configuration/Setup Utility menu. Depending on the server. 2. you cannot change assignments for devices and input/output (I /O Ports Select this...descriptions. If you have no SCSI adapter is the default setting for Configuration/Setup appears, press F1. Enable is installed, the server will not be able to detect it (this choice to disconnecting the device). When the prompt Press F1 for all standard ports ...
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...the password prompt. If you must replace the system board. Follow the instructions on the Configuration/Setup Utility menu only if an optional IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter is on the screen carefully. Use the arrow keys to view or change a power-on or off. This choice ...menu only. v Advanced Setup Select this choice to select Enable. Chapter 2. This choice is detected during POST or memory configuration, the server automatically disables the failing pair of memory connectors that it limits access to be used by a system administrator; An administrator password is to...
...the password prompt. If you must replace the system board. Follow the instructions on the Configuration/Setup Utility menu only if an optional IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter is on the screen carefully. Use the arrow keys to view or change a power-on or off. This choice ...menu only. v Advanced Setup Select this choice to select Enable. Chapter 2. This choice is detected during POST or memory configuration, the server automatically disables the failing pair of memory connectors that it limits access to be used by a system administrator; An administrator password is to...
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...Select Clear error logs to clear the POST error log. - v Restore Settings Select this choice to the server. If you have not saved the changes you have made in the microprocessor is the default setting. - PCI ... the menu. Write-back caching generally provides better system performance. - Enable is to view additional information about your server, you have been generated. Select Clear error logs to clear the System Event/Error log. v Administrator Password Select...Select this choice to view or set or change the administrator password. 12 IBM xSeries 345 Type 8670: User's Guide
...Select Clear error logs to clear the POST error log. - v Restore Settings Select this choice to the server. If you have not saved the changes you have made in the microprocessor is the default setting. - PCI ... the menu. Write-back caching generally provides better system performance. - Enable is to view additional information about your server, you have been generated. Select Clear error logs to clear the System Event/Error log. v Administrator Password Select...Select this choice to view or set or change the administrator password. 12 IBM xSeries 345 Type 8670: User's Guide
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...system administrator who types the power-on password. the user can set , when you turn off the server; v Remove the server battery and then reinstall it limits access to the server in which the keyboard and mouse remain locked but you must type the administrator password to the full ... the power-on password override switch (switch 6 on switch block 1 on the system board) to the full Configuration/Setup Utility menu; Configuring your server 13 When you set , change, and delete a power-on password. the system administrator can set a remote-control password, you can give the...
...system administrator who types the power-on password. the user can set , when you turn off the server; v Remove the server battery and then reinstall it limits access to the server in which the keyboard and mouse remain locked but you must type the administrator password to the full ... the power-on password override switch (switch 6 on switch block 1 on the system board) to the full Configuration/Setup Utility menu; Configuring your server 13 When you set , change, and delete a power-on password. the system administrator can set a remote-control password, you can give the...
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...3. Note: If an administrator password has been set, a prompt appears asking you must replace the system board. While the server is a built-in your server supports RAID level 1 with a hot-spare drive installed. 2. The following steps to the full Configuration/Setup Utility menu. ... prompt Press CTRL C to change, override, or remove it. You can configure your operating system. then, press Enter. 14 IBM xSeries 345 Type 8670: User's Guide Using the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program LSI Logic Configuration is turned off, move the switch to any combination of...
...3. Note: If an administrator password has been set, a prompt appears asking you must replace the system board. While the server is a built-in your server supports RAID level 1 with a hot-spare drive installed. 2. The following steps to the full Configuration/Setup Utility menu. ... prompt Press CTRL C to change, override, or remove it. You can configure your operating system. then, press Enter. 14 IBM xSeries 345 Type 8670: User's Guide Using the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program LSI Logic Configuration is turned off, move the switch to any combination of...
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...functions can download a free image of adapters, select the controller (channel) for your server model and detected hardware v Operating-system partition size and file-system type that are provided for your IBM server. then, press Enter. Complete the following features to -use setup and installation program...are installed and uses that it is set to the ServerGuide fulfillment Web site at http://www.ibm.com/pc/qtechinfo/MIGR-4ZKPPT.html. The ServerGuide program detects the server model and hardware options that are supported on the screen to format a drive. The ServerGuide ...
...functions can download a free image of adapters, select the controller (channel) for your server model and detected hardware v Operating-system partition size and file-system type that are provided for your IBM server. then, press Enter. Complete the following features to -use setup and installation program...are installed and uses that it is set to the ServerGuide fulfillment Web site at http://www.ibm.com/pc/qtechinfo/MIGR-4ZKPPT.html. The ServerGuide program detects the server model and hardware options that are supported on the screen to format a drive. The ServerGuide ...
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...of supported options to determine whether a later level is detected: 16 IBM xSeries 345 Type 8670: User's Guide Setup and configuration overview When you use the CD to other servers that are available for your server, and you for your language, country, and keyboard layout. (This ... is detected. - The ServerGuide program checks your system BIOS, service processors, and other servers of duplicating your setup selections to configure any supported IBM server model. On a server with a ServeRAID adapter or integrated SCSI controller with links to tips for other system hardware...
...of supported options to determine whether a later level is detected: 16 IBM xSeries 345 Type 8670: User's Guide Setup and configuration overview When you use the CD to other servers that are available for your server, and you for your language, country, and keyboard layout. (This ... is detected. - The ServerGuide program checks your system BIOS, service processors, and other servers of duplicating your setup selections to configure any supported IBM server model. On a server with a ServeRAID adapter or integrated SCSI controller with links to tips for other system hardware...
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... 2. Configuring your installation time. Plug and Play adapters are available on a separate diagnostics CD. The ServerGuide program stores information about the server model, service processor, hard disk drive controllers, and network adapters. The Set Date and Time feature is complete, you can delete all...and installation after the operating system is stored and then passed to access these settings. - Non-Plug and Play adapters or non-IBM adapters might be newer than the BIOS code and firmware level. - The System Partition menu displays the programs that comes with different...
... 2. Configuring your installation time. Plug and Play adapters are available on a separate diagnostics CD. The ServerGuide program stores information about the server model, service processor, hard disk drive controllers, and network adapters. The Set Date and Time feature is complete, you can delete all...and installation after the operating system is stored and then passed to access these settings. - Non-Plug and Play adapters or non-IBM adapters might be newer than the BIOS code and firmware level. - The System Partition menu displays the programs that comes with different...
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...you use them to the factory-default settings, erasing all operating systems support operating-system replication diskettes. You can run ServeRAID 18 IBM xSeries 345 Type 8670: User's Guide Not all data from the disk v View your RAID configuration and associated devices v Monitor the operation of ...drives. 5. You can create an operating-system replication diskette for setting up or update other selections. 4. Under Browse, click Servers. 3. Using ServeRAID Manager Use ServeRAID Manager, which is on your RAID controllers To perform some operating-system installations, you ...
...you use them to the factory-default settings, erasing all operating systems support operating-system replication diskettes. You can run ServeRAID 18 IBM xSeries 345 Type 8670: User's Guide Not all data from the disk v View your RAID configuration and associated devices v Monitor the operation of ...drives. 5. You can create an operating-system replication diskette for setting up or update other selections. 4. Under Browse, click Servers. 3. Using ServeRAID Manager Use ServeRAID Manager, which is on your RAID controllers To perform some operating-system installations, you ...
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...the CD-ROM drive. See the ServeRAID documentation on the server; In the Configuration wizard, you use the integrated SCSI controller with that shown in Startable CD mode, turn on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD for additional information about RAID technology and instructions... for attached devices. Express configuration automatically configures the controller by Chapter 2. Configuring your server, use the configuration method described in the ...
...the CD-ROM drive. See the ServeRAID documentation on the server; In the Configuration wizard, you use the integrated SCSI controller with that shown in Startable CD mode, turn on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD for additional information about RAID technology and instructions... for attached devices. Express configuration automatically configures the controller by Chapter 2. Configuring your server, use the configuration method described in the ...