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...drivers. For documentation updates, under Search technical support, type xSeries 346 and click Search. To check for locating firmware and documentation might be updated occasionally to http://www.ibm.com/support/. Procedures for updates, go to include information about your server in the server documentation. Product name Machine type Model number Serial number IBM xSeries 346 server Eserver 8840.... Your server comes with IBM. Record information about : v Setting up your IBM® ™ Eserver xSeries® 346 Type 8840 server and basic instructions for...
...drivers. For documentation updates, under Search technical support, type xSeries 346 and click Search. To check for locating firmware and documentation might be updated occasionally to http://www.ibm.com/support/. Procedures for updates, go to include information about your server in the server documentation. Product name Machine type Model number Serial number IBM xSeries 346 server Eserver 8840.... Your server comes with IBM. Record information about : v Setting up your IBM® ™ Eserver xSeries® 346 Type 8840 server and basic instructions for...
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...firmware updates for updating, managing, and deploying firmware, see the xSeries and System x Tools Center at maximum levels of performance. v Before you install optional hardware, make changes to http://www.ibm.com/servers/ eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006 7 v Blue on hot-swap components.) See... where you work safely with setting up all important data before you can grip the component to http://www.ibm.com/support/ and click Downloads and drivers. v Make sure that an operating system was not found but the server is not working correctly. v Back...
...firmware updates for updating, managing, and deploying firmware, see the xSeries and System x Tools Center at maximum levels of performance. v Before you install optional hardware, make changes to http://www.ibm.com/servers/ eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006 7 v Blue on hot-swap components.) See... where you work safely with setting up all important data before you can grip the component to http://www.ibm.com/support/ and click Downloads and drivers. v Make sure that an operating system was not found but the server is not working correctly. v Back...
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... comes with at least one microprocessor is installed, the server can save the new configuration settings. You might have device drivers that you can operate as a symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) server. Installing options 23 Some options have to upgrade the operating...the configuration has changed. The Configuration/Setup Utility program starts automatically so that you must turn off the server" on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. Detailed cabling instructions are printed on your options for information about configuring the server in the Rack Installation Instructions that...
... comes with at least one microprocessor is installed, the server can save the new configuration settings. You might have device drivers that you can operate as a symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) server. Installing options 23 Some options have to upgrade the operating...the configuration has changed. The Configuration/Setup Utility program starts automatically so that you must turn off the server" on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. Detailed cabling instructions are printed on your options for information about configuring the server in the Rack Installation Instructions that...
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Chapter 4. For information about these programs, see "Configuring the server" in the User's Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. Insert the CD, and restart the server. You will need your keyboard layout and country. You can use the following steps to :...state-of the server to configure basic hardware features and to detect the server model and installed hardware options, configure the server hardware, provide device drivers, and help you install the operating system. Complete the following configuration programs to : a. If the CD does not start the ServerGuide Setup and...
Chapter 4. For information about these programs, see "Configuring the server" in the User's Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. Insert the CD, and restart the server. You will need your keyboard layout and country. You can use the following steps to :...state-of the server to configure basic hardware features and to detect the server model and installed hardware options, configure the server hardware, provide device drivers, and help you install the operating system. Complete the following configuration programs to : a. If the CD does not start the ServerGuide Setup and...
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The utility starts automatically when the server is available from a command-line interface. Go to http://www.ibm.com/support/ to download the utility program; Insert the configuration utility diskette into the diskette drive and restart the server. 2.... firmware update utility program updates the baseboard management controller firmware or SDR/FRU data only and does not affect any device drivers. Chapter 4. Go to http://www.ibm.com/support/ to download the utility program; Using the baseboard management controller firmware update utility program Use the baseboard management ...
The utility starts automatically when the server is available from a command-line interface. Go to http://www.ibm.com/support/ to download the utility program; Insert the configuration utility diskette into the diskette drive and restart the server. 2.... firmware update utility program updates the baseboard management controller firmware or SDR/FRU data only and does not affect any device drivers. Chapter 4. Go to http://www.ibm.com/support/ to download the utility program; Using the baseboard management controller firmware update utility program Use the baseboard management ...
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... -u username -p password. - Installing a ServeRAID-7k enables the SCSI controller to access the SOL network. SCSI RAID configuration utilities, device drivers, and information are available on and off remotely. - Type help at the smbridge> prompt for Adaptec HostRAID configuration Use the SCSISelect Utility ...add RAID level-0, level-1, and level-10 functionality with your server, you can also use it from http://www.ibm.com/support/. 44 IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840: Installation Guide Use the following commands in an SOL session: - identify Control the system-locator LED on the...
... -u username -p password. - Installing a ServeRAID-7k enables the SCSI controller to access the SOL network. SCSI RAID configuration utilities, device drivers, and information are available on and off remotely. - Type help at the smbridge> prompt for Adaptec HostRAID configuration Use the SCSISelect Utility ...add RAID level-0, level-1, and level-10 functionality with your server, you can also use it from http://www.ibm.com/support/. 44 IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840: Installation Guide Use the following commands in an SOL session: - identify Control the system-locator LED on the...
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...Downloads & drivers. Repeat steps 3e and 3f for the latest applicable IBM Director updates and interim fixes. d. If a newer version of IBM Director: a. Install the IBM Director program. 3. Updating IBM Director If you plan to use IBM Director to install. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006...IBM Director updates and any applicable updates or interim fixes for your server, you must check for any applicable update or interim fix that you want to manage your server: a. In the search field, type director 8840 and click Submit. Go to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries...
...Downloads & drivers. Repeat steps 3e and 3f for the latest applicable IBM Director updates and interim fixes. d. If a newer version of IBM Director: a. Install the IBM Director program. 3. Updating IBM Director If you plan to use IBM Director to install. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006...IBM Director updates and any applicable updates or interim fixes for your server, you must check for any applicable update or interim fix that you want to manage your server: a. In the search field, type director 8840 and click Submit. Go to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries...
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...program. You must be used to start the server. v All cables and jumpers are connected correctly. v The correct device driver is good and not damaged. (Try another diskette if you have run the diagnostic programs or if running the tests does ... recognized. Expansion enclosure problems Symptom Suggested action The SCSI expansion enclosure used . v Any external SCSI devices are turned on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for all external SCSI options are installed correctly. Chapter 6. Diskette drive problems Symptom Suggested action The diskette drive activity ...
...program. You must be used to start the server. v All cables and jumpers are connected correctly. v The correct device driver is good and not damaged. (Try another diskette if you have run the diagnostic programs or if running the tests does ... recognized. Expansion enclosure problems Symptom Suggested action The SCSI expansion enclosure used . v Any external SCSI devices are turned on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for all external SCSI options are installed correctly. Chapter 6. Diskette drive problems Symptom Suggested action The diskette drive activity ...
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...-device problems Symptom All or some keys on . If the problem remains, call for service. 56 IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840: Installation Guide If the hard disk drive diagnostic test runs successfully, replace the drive that the mouse device drivers are not reversed. Intermittent problems Symptom A problem occurs only occasionally and is not working , or...
...-device problems Symptom All or some keys on . If the problem remains, call for service. 56 IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840: Installation Guide If the hard disk drive diagnostic test runs successfully, replace the drive that the mouse device drivers are not reversed. Intermittent problems Symptom A problem occurs only occasionally and is not working , or...
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...device drivers for the application programs. If the problem remains, call for service. Whenever memory or an option is at least 300 mm (12 in the Configuration/Setup Utility program. If the problem remains, call for service. 58 IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840: ...Installation Guide The last device in .). 2. Non-IBM monitor cables might cause screen discoloration. See the "Server Support" flowchart for service. If the ...
...device drivers for the application programs. If the problem remains, call for service. Whenever memory or an option is at least 300 mm (12 in the Configuration/Setup Utility program. If the problem remains, call for service. 58 IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840: ...Installation Guide The last device in .). 2. Non-IBM monitor cables might cause screen discoloration. See the "Server Support" flowchart for service. If the ...
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v The correct USB device driver is inside the light path diagnostics drawer, on , provided that : v You are not trying to press the button. The following illustration shows the controls and ... button to diagnose system errors. Suggested action Make sure that the power supply is connected to the keyboard connector, the USB is shut down. 60 IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840: Installation Guide If a standard (non-USB) keyboard is connected to the keyboard connector. The server is designed so that LEDs remain lit when the...
v The correct USB device driver is inside the light path diagnostics drawer, on , provided that : v You are not trying to press the button. The following illustration shows the controls and ... button to diagnose system errors. Suggested action Make sure that the power supply is connected to the keyboard connector, the USB is shut down. 60 IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840: Installation Guide If a standard (non-USB) keyboard is connected to the keyboard connector. The server is designed so that LEDs remain lit when the...
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... . v Use the troubleshooting information in the documentation that you have taken these pages, go for additional information about IBM products, you call Eserver for technical information, hints, tips, and new device drivers or to make sure that comes with your IBM product. Getting help files. You can perform. Note: For some documents are connected.
... . v Use the troubleshooting information in the documentation that you have taken these pages, go for additional information about IBM products, you call Eserver for technical information, hints, tips, and new device drivers or to make sure that comes with your IBM product. Getting help files. You can perform. Note: For some documents are connected.
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... drivers, and diagnostics delivered with one that is unable to do not register the Machine with a Customer Replaceable Unit ("CRU") (e.g., keyboard, mouse, speaker, memory, hard disk drive), IBM will also manage and install selected engineering changes that IBM provides. IBM does not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of the replaced item. 66 IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840...
... drivers, and diagnostics delivered with one that is unable to do not register the Machine with a Customer Replaceable Unit ("CRU") (e.g., keyboard, mouse, speaker, memory, hard disk drive), IBM will also manage and install selected engineering changes that IBM provides. IBM does not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of the replaced item. 66 IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840...
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... programs and device drivers. For more information, see the section about IBM Director, see "Configuring the Ethernet controllers" on page 22. With the hot-swap feature, you set up to help you can add, remove, or replace hard disk drives without turning off the server. 4 IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840: User's Guide v IBM Director IBM Director is also...
... programs and device drivers. For more information, see the section about IBM Director, see "Configuring the Ethernet controllers" on page 22. With the hot-swap feature, you set up to help you can add, remove, or replace hard disk drives without turning off the server. 4 IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840: User's Guide v IBM Director IBM Director is also...
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... of the service processor v Baseboard management controller (service processor) v Built-in monitoring for a typical configuration. Introducing the IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840 5 v Redundant connection The addition of independent disks (RAID) configurations. v Symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) Your server supports up to... help you can install an additional microprocessor to enhance performance and provide SMP capability. If the applicable device drivers are reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS). The Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine also provides system monitoring, event...
... of the service processor v Baseboard management controller (service processor) v Built-in monitoring for a typical configuration. Introducing the IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840 5 v Redundant connection The addition of independent disks (RAID) configurations. v Symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) Your server supports up to... help you can install an additional microprocessor to enhance performance and provide SMP capability. If the applicable device drivers are reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS). The Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine also provides system monitoring, event...
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...When this LED is identifying the drive. Introducing the IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840 7 v Reduced downtime v Increased productivity of IT personnel and users v Reduced service ... is in the server and installs available updates. It detects supported and installed device drivers and firmware in use. Hard disk drive status LED: On some server models, ... the CD, and the IBM xSeries Systems Management Web page at http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/systems_management/xseries_sm.html, which presents an overview of IBM Systems Management and IBM Director. The following illustration...
...When this LED is identifying the drive. Introducing the IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840 7 v Reduced downtime v Increased productivity of IT personnel and users v Reduced service ... is in the server and installs available updates. It detects supported and installed device drivers and firmware in use. Hard disk drive status LED: On some server models, ... the CD, and the IBM xSeries Systems Management Web page at http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/systems_management/xseries_sm.html, which presents an overview of IBM Systems Management and IBM Director. The following illustration...
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... ServerGuide program has the following features: v Sets system date and time 18 IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840: User's Guide Not all server models. The ServerGuide program detects the server ... the latest ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, go to the IBM ServerGuide Web page at http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/systems_management/ sys_migration/serverguide/sub.html. Note: The ServerGuide program...SCSI controller with RAID capabilities v Device drivers that are selectable during setup to the ServerGuide fulfillment Web site at http://www.ibm.com/pc/qtechinfo/MIGR-4ZKPPT.html....
... ServerGuide program has the following features: v Sets system date and time 18 IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840: User's Guide Not all server models. The ServerGuide program detects the server ... the latest ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, go to the IBM ServerGuide Web page at http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/systems_management/ sys_migration/serverguide/sub.html. Note: The ServerGuide program...SCSI controller with RAID capabilities v Device drivers that are selectable during setup to the ServerGuide fulfillment Web site at http://www.ibm.com/pc/qtechinfo/MIGR-4ZKPPT.html....
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...use the CD to configure any supported IBM server model. v View the readme file to review installation tips for your keyboard layout and country. This information is available from the CD v Detects installed hardware options and provides updated device drivers for most adapters and devices v ... the program checks the CD for the operating system that are required for your hardware and for newer device drivers. The ServerGuide program provides the device drivers that are based on your operating-system CD to insert your language. Note: Features and functions can vary slightly...
...use the CD to configure any supported IBM server model. v View the readme file to review installation tips for your keyboard layout and country. This information is available from the CD v Detects installed hardware options and provides updated device drivers for most adapters and devices v ... the program checks the CD for the operating system that are required for your hardware and for newer device drivers. The ServerGuide program provides the device drivers that are based on your operating-system CD to insert your language. Note: Features and functions can vary slightly...
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...it and install the device drivers before you can use the SCSI HostRAID feature. If this... to access the SCSI HostRAID feature from the IBM Support Web page: 1. Select Enabled. 6. Using... device drivers, and information are prompted to type the password. 3. Enabling the SCSI HostRAID feature Complete the following steps to http://www.ibm.com/support... information about how to use it from http://www.ibm.com/support. Use the arrow keys to select the..., you can download it . Under Search technical support type, xSeries 346 and click Search. 3. This utility is part of RAID adapter in...
...it and install the device drivers before you can use the SCSI HostRAID feature. If this... to access the SCSI HostRAID feature from the IBM Support Web page: 1. Select Enabled. 6. Using... device drivers, and information are prompted to type the password. 3. Enabling the SCSI HostRAID feature Complete the following steps to http://www.ibm.com/support... information about how to use it from http://www.ibm.com/support. Use the arrow keys to select the..., you can download it . Under Search technical support type, xSeries 346 and click Search. 3. This utility is part of RAID adapter in...
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...the OSA SMBridge management utility program: v Command-line interface (IPMI Shell) The command-line interface provides direct access to http://www.ibm.com/support/. However, you must update and configure the BIOS code and enable the operating system for an SOL connection. Using the... the BIOS code: a. You do not have to control the server power, view system information, and identify the server. For device drivers and information about configuring the controllers, go to server management functions through the IPMI 1.5 protocol. For updated information about configuring the Ethernet ...
...the OSA SMBridge management utility program: v Command-line interface (IPMI Shell) The command-line interface provides direct access to http://www.ibm.com/support/. However, you must update and configure the BIOS code and enable the operating system for an SOL connection. Using the... the BIOS code: a. You do not have to control the server power, view system information, and identify the server. For device drivers and information about configuring the controllers, go to server management functions through the IPMI 1.5 protocol. For updated information about configuring the Ethernet ...
