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... the Web for buying an IBM xSeries server. Your server is ready to register and profile your server, view the publications on the X-Architecture technology, and it features superior performance, availability, and scalability. Go to the Server Support flow chart to use. Install options: • Drives • Microprocessors • Adapters • Memory xSeries 336 Type 8837 Installation Guide Welcome. . .
... the Web for buying an IBM xSeries server. Your server is ready to register and profile your server, view the publications on the X-Architecture technology, and it features superior performance, availability, and scalability. Go to the Server Support flow chart to use. Install options: • Drives • Microprocessors • Adapters • Memory xSeries 336 Type 8837 Installation Guide Welcome. . .
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... and the action to http://www.ibm.com/pc/register/ View information about IBM support line at http://www.ibm.com/services/sl/products/ or view support telephone numbers at http://www.ibm.com/planetwide/ View support telephone numbers at http://www.ibm.com/planetwide/ Problem Yes solved? ... http://www.ibm.com/pc/compat/ Problem Yes solved? No Check all cables for loose connections and verify that all optional devices you installed are on the ServerProven® list. No Use the troubleshooting information provided with your computer. Go to take. Server Support Server working Yes ...
... and the action to http://www.ibm.com/pc/register/ View information about IBM support line at http://www.ibm.com/services/sl/products/ or view support telephone numbers at http://www.ibm.com/planetwide/ View support telephone numbers at http://www.ibm.com/planetwide/ Problem Yes solved? ... http://www.ibm.com/pc/compat/ Problem Yes solved? No Check all cables for loose connections and verify that all optional devices you installed are on the ServerProven® list. No Use the troubleshooting information provided with your computer. Go to take. Server Support Server working Yes ...
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...Using ServeRAID Manager 50 Using the ServeRAID configuration programs 51 Chapter 5. Updating IBM Director 53 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2004 iii Server controls, LEDs, connectors, and power 27 Front view 27 Operator information panel 28... the server with the power on the server 32 Turning off the server 32 Chapter 4. Introduction 1 The IBM xSeries Documentation CD 2 Hardware and software requirements 2 Using the Documentation Browser 2 Notices and statements used in this document 3 Features and specifications 4 Major components of the xSeries 336 Type 8837 server 5 Chapter...
...Using ServeRAID Manager 50 Using the ServeRAID configuration programs 51 Chapter 5. Updating IBM Director 53 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2004 iii Server controls, LEDs, connectors, and power 27 Front view 27 Operator information panel 28... the server with the power on the server 32 Turning off the server 32 Chapter 4. Introduction 1 The IBM xSeries Documentation CD 2 Hardware and software requirements 2 Using the Documentation Browser 2 Notices and statements used in this document 3 Features and specifications 4 Major components of the xSeries 336 Type 8837 server 5 Chapter...
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... translations for that comes with the server or optional device before performing the instructions. This number is used to read all caution and danger statements in this documentation before you install the device. vi IBM xSeries 336 Type 8837: Installation Guide Important: All caution and... danger statements in this documentation begin with translated versions of the caution or danger statement in the IBM Safety Information book under statement 1. Read ...
... translations for that comes with the server or optional device before performing the instructions. This number is used to read all caution and danger statements in this documentation before you install the device. vi IBM xSeries 336 Type 8837: Installation Guide Important: All caution and... danger statements in this documentation begin with translated versions of the caution or danger statement in the IBM Safety Information book under statement 1. Read ...
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... the operator information panel, as a unit, or "U." The server comes with the server. The xSeries 336 Type 8837 server is not included in the server documentation. Product name Machine type Model number Serial number IBM xSeries 336 server Eserver 8837 The model number and serial number are on the ID label, which is on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD, which comes with a limited warranty. More...
... the operator information panel, as a unit, or "U." The server comes with the server. The xSeries 336 Type 8837 server is not included in the server documentation. Product name Machine type Model number Serial number IBM xSeries 336 server Eserver 8837 The model number and serial number are on the ID label, which is on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD, which comes with a limited warranty. More...
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... Documentation Browser to the ServerProven® Web site at http://www.ibm.com/pc/compat/. See the Rack Installation Instructions document for the server in Portable Document Format (PDF) and includes the IBM Documentation Browser to start the Documentation Browser: v If Autostart is ...insert the CD into your DVD-ROM drive; Use one of the following command from the /mnt/cdrom directory: sh runlinux.sh 2 IBM xSeries 336 Type 8837: Installation Guide The Documentation Browser starts automatically. v Adobe Acrobat Reader 3.0 (or later) or xpdf, which comes with Service Pack 3...
... Documentation Browser to the ServerProven® Web site at http://www.ibm.com/pc/compat/. See the Rack Installation Instructions document for the server in Portable Document Format (PDF) and includes the IBM Documentation Browser to start the Documentation Browser: v If Autostart is ...insert the CD into your DVD-ROM drive; Use one of the following command from the /mnt/cdrom directory: sh runlinux.sh 2 IBM xSeries 336 Type 8837: Installation Guide The Documentation Browser starts automatically. v Adobe Acrobat Reader 3.0 (or later) or xpdf, which comes with Service Pack 3...
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...view it . Click a document to view the selected document or documents in the Safety Information document. A caution statement is on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. The documents in which the word or word string appears are also in this document are listed in which is placed ...and danger statements that might be potentially hazardous to use the xpdf search function within the document. Click Help for the server. Select the server from the Product menu. To search all the documents for detailed information about using the Documentation Browser. Notices and statements ...
...view it . Click a document to view the selected document or documents in the Safety Information document. A caution statement is on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. The documents in which the word or word string appears are also in this document are listed in which is placed ...and danger statements that might be potentially hazardous to use the xpdf search function within the document. Click Help for the server. Select the server from the Product menu. To search all the documents for detailed information about using the Documentation Browser. Notices and statements ...
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...v Video port Acoustical noise emissions: v Sound power, idling: 6.9 bel maximum v Sound power, operating: 6.9 bel maximum Environment: v Air temperature: - Server off : 10° to 43°C (50.0° to 2133 m (6998.0 ft) - Maximum: .550 kVA Notes: 1. These levels were measured...v Configuration 3 - Power supply: v 585 watt hot-swap power supply standard v Optional redundant 585 watt power supply 4 IBM xSeries 336 Type 8837: Installation Guide Features and specifications The following information is a summary of the features and specifications of computers will operate. Four...
...v Video port Acoustical noise emissions: v Sound power, idling: 6.9 bel maximum v Sound power, operating: 6.9 bel maximum Environment: v Air temperature: - Server off : 10° to 43°C (50.0° to 2133 m (6998.0 ft) - Maximum: .550 kVA Notes: 1. These levels were measured...v Configuration 3 - Power supply: v 585 watt hot-swap power supply standard v Optional redundant 585 watt power supply 4 IBM xSeries 336 Type 8837: Installation Guide Features and specifications The following information is a summary of the features and specifications of computers will operate. Four...
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Introduction 5 Major components of the xSeries 336 Type 8837 server Blue on a component indicates touch points, where you can grip the component to remove it in the server, open or close a latch, and so on hot-swap components.) See the instructions for removing or installing a .... The following illustration shows the major components in this document might differ slightly from or install it from your hardware. Note: The illustrations in the server. Fan 4 (optional) Fan 5 Fan 6 Fan 7 Fan 1 Fan 2 Fan 3 Cover Slot 2 adapter cover Low profile adapter (optional) Remote Supervisor...
Introduction 5 Major components of the xSeries 336 Type 8837 server Blue on a component indicates touch points, where you can grip the component to remove it in the server, open or close a latch, and so on hot-swap components.) See the instructions for removing or installing a .... The following illustration shows the major components in this document might differ slightly from or install it from your hardware. Note: The illustrations in the server. Fan 4 (optional) Fan 5 Fan 6 Fan 7 Fan 1 Fan 2 Fan 3 Cover Slot 2 adapter cover Low profile adapter (optional) Remote Supervisor...
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.../pc/compat/. Installation guidelines Before you need more than 30 minutes) with the server and options. For proper cooling and airflow, replace the server cover before turning on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. v When replacing a hot plug fan, you can grip the component to remove it from or... install it in it . v Back up IBM server hardware. v Blue on a component indicates touch ...
.../pc/compat/. Installation guidelines Before you need more than 30 minutes) with the server and options. For proper cooling and airflow, replace the server cover before turning on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. v When replacing a hot plug fan, you can grip the component to remove it from or... install it in it . v Back up IBM server hardware. v Blue on a component indicates touch ...
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... static-sensitive devices Attention: Static electricity can cause static electricity to build up around you are working inside the server; Movement can damage the server and other electronic devices. If it is still in their static-protective packages until you . v Handle the... for at least 2 seconds. Removing the server cover This section provides an overview of the server for removing the server cover. Complete the following precautions: v Limit your necktie or scarf to remove the server cover. 8 IBM xSeries 336 Type 8837: Installation Guide v Do not allow your ...
... static-sensitive devices Attention: Static electricity can cause static electricity to build up around you are working inside the server; Movement can damage the server and other electronic devices. If it is still in their static-protective packages until you . v Handle the... for at least 2 seconds. Removing the server cover This section provides an overview of the server for removing the server cover. Complete the following precautions: v Limit your necktie or scarf to remove the server cover. 8 IBM xSeries 336 Type 8837: Installation Guide v Do not allow your ...
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... the ServerProven list at http://www.ibm.com/pc/compat/ for extended periods of time (more than 30 minutes) with the server cover removed might damage server components. v The server comes with one pair of DIMMs installed in the server by replacing them with a minimum of the server. 5. Chapter 2. Operating the server for a list of memory modules...
... the ServerProven list at http://www.ibm.com/pc/compat/ for extended periods of time (more than 30 minutes) with the server cover removed might damage server components. v The server comes with one pair of DIMMs installed in the server by replacing them with a minimum of the server. 5. Chapter 2. Operating the server for a list of memory modules...
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..., you use memory mirroring. All the DIMMs you must install two pairs of DIMMs to replace the failed active DIMM pair. 10 IBM xSeries 336 Type 8837: Installation Guide The 256 MB and 512 MB DIMMs that are x8 DIMMs, do not support Chipkill memory. Memory mirroring DIMM installation...2 GB 256Mx4 Yes Minimum 512 MB 1 GB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB Maximum 2 GB 4 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB v You can configure the server to function with mirroring. The sparing feature disables the failed memory from the system configuration and activates a memory sparing pair of DIMMs at a time. Table...
..., you use memory mirroring. All the DIMMs you must install two pairs of DIMMs to replace the failed active DIMM pair. 10 IBM xSeries 336 Type 8837: Installation Guide The 256 MB and 512 MB DIMMs that are x8 DIMMs, do not support Chipkill memory. Memory mirroring DIMM installation...2 GB 256Mx4 Yes Minimum 512 MB 1 GB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB Maximum 2 GB 4 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB v You can configure the server to function with mirroring. The sparing feature disables the failed memory from the system configuration and activates a memory sparing pair of DIMMs at a time. Table...
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... and 6 Slot 7 and 8 v When you handle static-sensitive devices, take precautions to the DIMMs. v When you restart the server after adding or removing a DIMM, the server displays a message that the DIMMs are completely and correctly seated in the slots. Read the safety information beginning on page v and "...Installation guidelines" on page 8. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords and all external cables. 3. Incomplete insertion might cause damage to the system board ...
... and 6 Slot 7 and 8 v When you handle static-sensitive devices, take precautions to the DIMMs. v When you restart the server after adding or removing a DIMM, the server displays a message that the DIMMs are completely and correctly seated in the slots. Read the safety information beginning on page v and "...Installation guidelines" on page 8. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords and all external cables. 3. Incomplete insertion might cause damage to the system board ...
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... drives instead have other information that you install any type of hard disk drives that the server supports and other options to install or remove, do so now. 8. v Before you must consider when installing a hard disk... connects directly to "Completing the installation" on the system board and controls the SCSI IDs for signs of the server come with the slot and press it does not have a backplane, and it straight down into the connector until... disk drives - Read the safety information beginning on page v and "Installation guidelines" on page 7. 12 IBM xSeries 336 Type 8837: Installation Guide
... drives instead have other information that you install any type of hard disk drives that the server supports and other options to install or remove, do so now. 8. v Before you must consider when installing a hard disk... connects directly to "Completing the installation" on the system board and controls the SCSI IDs for signs of the server come with the slot and press it does not have a backplane, and it straight down into the connector until... disk drives - Read the safety information beginning on page v and "Installation guidelines" on page 7. 12 IBM xSeries 336 Type 8837: Installation Guide
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... hard disk drive. Installing options 13 Drive-tray assembly Drive handle Filler panel Complete the following steps to install or remove, do not operate the server for installing a 3.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drive. Remove the filler panel from the drive bay. Place the drive handle in each bay. 3. If you...
... hard disk drive. Installing options 13 Drive-tray assembly Drive handle Filler panel Complete the following steps to install or remove, do not operate the server for installing a 3.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drive. Remove the filler panel from the drive bay. Place the drive handle in each bay. 3. If you...
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...the bay until it snaps into the bay. 4. Otherwise, go to install a 3.5-inch hot-swap SCSI hard disk drive: 1. the IBM xSeries 336 server comes with the rear panel mount connector. 4. Drive-tray assembly Drive handle Filler panel Complete the following notes describe the type of the ... for more than 2 minutes without either a hard disk drive or a filler panel installed in each bay. 3. With two microprocessors, the server can operate as a symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) server. 14 IBM xSeries 336 Type 8837: Installation Guide Read the safety information. 2.
...the bay until it snaps into the bay. 4. Otherwise, go to install a 3.5-inch hot-swap SCSI hard disk drive: 1. the IBM xSeries 336 server comes with the rear panel mount connector. 4. Drive-tray assembly Drive handle Filler panel Complete the following notes describe the type of the ... for more than 2 minutes without either a hard disk drive or a filler panel installed in each bay. 3. With two microprocessors, the server can operate as a symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) server. 14 IBM xSeries 336 Type 8837: Installation Guide Read the safety information. 2.
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... 2 (U32). v The following items that come with the second microprocessor: - VRM 1 (J1) Microprocessor 1 (U16) Microprocessor 2 (U32) VRM 2 (J25) v If you install a second microprocessor in the server, microprocessor 1 is installed in microprocessor socket 1 (U16), and microprocessor 2 is installed in fan 4) Fan 4 Chapter 2. Cooling fan, which you plug into VRM connector J25 - Installing...
... 2 (U32). v The following items that come with the second microprocessor: - VRM 1 (J1) Microprocessor 1 (U16) Microprocessor 2 (U32) VRM 2 (J25) v If you install a second microprocessor in the server, microprocessor 1 is installed in microprocessor socket 1 (U16), and microprocessor 2 is installed in fan 4) Fan 4 Chapter 2. Cooling fan, which you plug into VRM connector J25 - Installing...
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... Installation Guide. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords and all external cables. 3. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new microprocessor to install a microprocessor: 1. Lever closed and locked position until it stops or clicks in the fully open 16 IBM xSeries 336 Type 8837: Installation Guide The most...
... Installation Guide. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords and all external cables. 3. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new microprocessor to install a microprocessor: 1. Lever closed and locked position until it stops or clicks in the fully open 16 IBM xSeries 336 Type 8837: Installation Guide The most...
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... location, in this section. If you must consider when installing an adapter: v Locate the documentation that comes with the adapter. 18 IBM xSeries 336 Type 8837: Installation Guide If you must change the switch setting or jumper settings on page 22. Installing an adapter The following notes describe the... types of adapters that the server supports and other information that come with the adapter and follow the instructions that you ...
... location, in this section. If you must consider when installing an adapter: v Locate the documentation that comes with the adapter. 18 IBM xSeries 336 Type 8837: Installation Guide If you must change the switch setting or jumper settings on page 22. Installing an adapter The following notes describe the... types of adapters that the server supports and other information that come with the adapter and follow the instructions that you ...