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...Installation Guide contains information for setting up and configure hardware. Go to the Web for buying an IBM xSeries server. Yes Install applications, such as IBM systems management software and IBM ServeRAID programs Go to the Server Support flow chart on the Documentation CD. For detailed information ... the rack cabinet and cable the server and options; Did the server No start correctly? xSeries 346 Type 8840 Installation Guide Welcome. Yes Turn off the server and install options. Go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/register/ to No install the operating system? Go to use.
...Installation Guide contains information for setting up and configure hardware. Go to the Web for buying an IBM xSeries server. Yes Install applications, such as IBM systems management software and IBM ServeRAID programs Go to the Server Support flow chart on the Documentation CD. For detailed information ... the rack cabinet and cable the server and options; Did the server No start correctly? xSeries 346 Type 8840 Installation Guide Welcome. Yes Turn off the server and install options. Go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/register/ to No install the operating system? Go to use.
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... you installed are on the ServerProven list at http://www.ibm.com/planetwide/. Go to http://www.ibm.com/support/mysupport/ View information about IBM Support Line at http://www.ibm.com/services/sl/products/ or view support telephone numbers at http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/ serverproven/compat/us/. Server Support Yes Is the server...
... you installed are on the ServerProven list at http://www.ibm.com/planetwide/. Go to http://www.ibm.com/support/mysupport/ View information about IBM Support Line at http://www.ibm.com/services/sl/products/ or view support telephone numbers at http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/ serverproven/compat/us/. Server Support Yes Is the server...
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Sixth Edition (March 2006) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2006. US Government Users Restricted Rights - Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp. Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in Appendix B, "IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-08 04/2004," on page 65, and Appendix C, "Notices," on page 83. All rights reserved.
Sixth Edition (March 2006) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2006. US Government Users Restricted Rights - Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp. Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in Appendix B, "IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-08 04/2004," on page 65, and Appendix C, "Notices," on page 83. All rights reserved.
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... the cables 23 Updating the server configuration 23 Chapter 3. Updating IBM Director 49 Chapter 6. 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 346 Type 8840 server 5 Chapter 2. Solving problems 51 Diagnostic tools overview 51 POST...
... the cables 23 Updating the server configuration 23 Chapter 3. Updating IBM Director 49 Chapter 6. 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 346 Type 8840 server 5 Chapter 2. Solving problems 51 Diagnostic tools overview 51 POST...
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... statement 87 Taiwanese Class A warning statement 88 Chinese Class A warning statement 88 Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement . . . 88 Index 89 iv IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840: Installation Guide IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-08 04/2004 65 Part 1 - General Terms 65 Part 2 - Country-unique Terms 68 Part 3 - Warranty Information 80...
... statement 87 Taiwanese Class A warning statement 88 Chinese Class A warning statement 88 Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement . . . 88 Index 89 iv IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840: Installation Guide IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-08 04/2004 65 Part 1 - General Terms 65 Part 2 - Country-unique Terms 68 Part 3 - Warranty Information 80...
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... performing the instructions. Attach power cords to connect or disconnect signal cables. Remove all caution and danger statements in the IBM Safety Information book. Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad. This number is evidence of fire... statement 1. To connect: 1. Turn everything OFF. 2. Attach signal cables to this product or attached devices. Turn everything OFF. 2. vi IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840: Installation Guide v Connect to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet. v Connect all cables to read all cables from outlet. 3. ...
... performing the instructions. Attach power cords to connect or disconnect signal cables. Remove all caution and danger statements in the IBM Safety Information book. Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad. This number is evidence of fire... statement 1. To connect: 1. Turn everything OFF. 2. Attach signal cables to this product or attached devices. Turn everything OFF. 2. vi IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840: Installation Guide v Connect to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet. v Connect all cables to read all cables from outlet. 3. ...
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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, replace it only with the same module type made by the manufacturer. v Heat to more than 100° C (212° F) v Repair or disassemble Dispose of . The battery contains lithium and can explode if not properly used, handled, or disposed of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations. Safety vii Do not: v Throw or immerse into water.
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, replace it only with the same module type made by the manufacturer. v Heat to more than 100° C (212° F) v Repair or disassemble Dispose of . The battery contains lithium and can explode if not properly used, handled, or disposed of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations. Safety vii Do not: v Throw or immerse into water.
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... than those specified herein might result in exposure to the beam. Class 1 Laser Product Laser Klasse 1 Laser Klass 1 Luokan 1 Laserlaite Appareil A` Laser de Classe 1 viii IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840: Installation Guide
... than those specified herein might result in exposure to the beam. Class 1 Laser Product Laser Klasse 1 Laser Klass 1 Luokan 1 Laserlaite Appareil A` Laser de Classe 1 viii IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840: Installation Guide
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Statement 4: ≥ 18 kg (39.7 lb) ≥ 32 kg (70.5 lb) CAUTION: Use safe practices when lifting. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source. 2 1 Safety ix The device also might have more than one power cord. Statement 5: ≥ 55 kg (121.2 lb) CAUTION: The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device.
Statement 4: ≥ 18 kg (39.7 lb) ≥ 32 kg (70.5 lb) CAUTION: Use safe practices when lifting. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source. 2 1 Safety ix The device also might have more than one power cord. Statement 5: ≥ 55 kg (121.2 lb) CAUTION: The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device.
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..., and energy levels are no serviceable parts inside any part that your IBM device for electrical specifications. If you suspect a problem with your system electrical requirements do not exceed the branch circuit protection requirements. To avoid these hazards, ensure that has the following label indicates a hot surface nearby. x IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840: Installation Guide
..., and energy levels are no serviceable parts inside any part that your IBM device for electrical specifications. If you suspect a problem with your system electrical requirements do not exceed the branch circuit protection requirements. To avoid these hazards, ensure that has the following label indicates a hot surface nearby. x IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840: Installation Guide
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Statement 15: CAUTION: Make sure that the rack is secured properly to remove the covers where the following label is extended. Only a qualified service technician is authorized to avoid tipping when the server unit is attached. Statement 14: CAUTION: Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels might be installed with appropriate interconnecting cabling in accordance with the national electric code. Statement 16: CAUTION: Some accessory or option board outputs exceed Class 2 or limited power source limits and must be present. Safety xi
Statement 15: CAUTION: Make sure that the rack is secured properly to remove the covers where the following label is extended. Only a qualified service technician is authorized to avoid tipping when the server unit is attached. Statement 14: CAUTION: Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels might be installed with appropriate interconnecting cabling in accordance with the national electric code. Statement 16: CAUTION: Some accessory or option board outputs exceed Class 2 or limited power source limits and must be present. Safety xi
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... California de los Estados Unidos está considerado como un causante de cancer y de defectos congénitos, además de otros riesgos reproductivos. xii IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840: Installation Guide Statement 17: CAUTION: The following label indicates moving parts nearby. Lávese las manos después de usar el producto. WARNING: Handling...
... California de los Estados Unidos está considerado como un causante de cancer y de defectos congénitos, además de otros riesgos reproductivos. xii IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840: Installation Guide Statement 17: CAUTION: The following label indicates moving parts nearby. Lávese las manos después de usar el producto. WARNING: Handling...
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...server comes with the server, and the documentation might be updated occasionally to include information about your IBM® ™ Eserver xSeries® 346 Type 8840 server and basic instructions for installing some options v Solving problems If firmware and documentation updates are on...download them from what is not included in the following illustration. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006 1 Product name Machine type Model number Serial number IBM xSeries 346 server Eserver 8840 The model number and serial number are available, you register the server with your...
...server comes with the server, and the documentation might be updated occasionally to include information about your IBM® ™ Eserver xSeries® 346 Type 8840 server and basic instructions for installing some options v Solving problems If firmware and documentation updates are on...download them from what is not included in the following illustration. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006 1 Product name Machine type Model number Serial number IBM xSeries 346 server Eserver 8840 The model number and serial number are available, you register the server with your...
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Hardware and software requirements The IBM xSeries Documentation CD requires the following procedures: 2 IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840: Installation Guide v Adobe Acrobat Reader 3.0 (or later) or Xpdf, which comes with Service Pack 3 or later), Windows® 2000, or ...CD The IBM xSeries Documentation CD contains documentation for your server, go to help you run the Documentation Browser. If a document is not available in Portable Document Format (PDF) and includes the IBM Documentation Browser to the ServerProven® Web site at http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/...
Hardware and software requirements The IBM xSeries Documentation CD requires the following procedures: 2 IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840: Installation Guide v Adobe Acrobat Reader 3.0 (or later) or Xpdf, which comes with Service Pack 3 or later), Windows® 2000, or ...CD The IBM xSeries Documentation CD contains documentation for your server, go to help you run the Documentation Browser. If a document is not available in Portable Document Format (PDF) and includes the IBM Documentation Browser to the ServerProven® Web site at http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/...
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... the description of the document appears under it , and press Crtl+F to use the Xpdf search function within the document. Each statement is on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. Introduction 3 The following command from the /mnt/cdrom directory: sh runlinux.sh Select your server. - If you select a document, a description of a potentially hazardous...
... the description of the document appears under it , and press Crtl+F to use the Xpdf search function within the document. Each statement is on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. Introduction 3 The following command from the /mnt/cdrom directory: sh runlinux.sh Select your server. - If you select a document, a description of a potentially hazardous...
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... bays: v Six hot-swap, 3.5-inch drive bays (hot-swap hard disk drives installed, some specifications might exceed the average 0.75°C for up to 100% 4 IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840: Installation Guide Maximum: 127 V ac v Input voltage high range: - Minimum: 0.36 kVA - Power consumption and heat output vary depending on the number and type...
... bays: v Six hot-swap, 3.5-inch drive bays (hot-swap hard disk drives installed, some specifications might exceed the average 0.75°C for up to 100% 4 IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840: Installation Guide Maximum: 127 V ac v Input voltage high range: - Minimum: 0.36 kVA - Power consumption and heat output vary depending on the number and type...
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Major components of the xSeries 346 Type 8840 server Blue on a component indicates touch points, where you remove or install the component. Introduction 5 Chapter 1. The following illustration shows the major components in the ...
Major components of the xSeries 346 Type 8840 server Blue on a component indicates touch points, where you remove or install the component. Introduction 5 Chapter 1. The following illustration shows the major components in the ...
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Hot-swap fans Fan guide assembly Microprocessor Ultra-slim hard disk drive tray Filler panel for drive bay PCI riser-card cage PCI low-profile-card cage VRM Heat sink Air baffle Microprocessor baffle Memory module System board 6 IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840: Installation Guide Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.
Hot-swap fans Fan guide assembly Microprocessor Ultra-slim hard disk drive tray Filler panel for drive bay PCI riser-card cage PCI low-profile-card cage VRM Heat sink Air baffle Microprocessor baffle Memory module System board 6 IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840: Installation Guide Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.
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... information: v Read the safety information beginning on page v and the guidelines in "Handling static-sensitive devices" on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. Installation guidelines Before you need more detailed instructions, see the Option Installation Guide on page 8. This information will .../servers/ eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006 7 v You do not have been left inside the server. These instructions are intended for users who are working correctly, see the xSeries and System x Tools Center at maximum levels of performance. v Observe good ...
... information: v Read the safety information beginning on page v and the guidelines in "Handling static-sensitive devices" on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. Installation guidelines Before you need more detailed instructions, see the Option Installation Guide on page 8. This information will .../servers/ eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006 7 v You do not have been left inside the server. These instructions are intended for users who are working correctly, see the xSeries and System x Tools Center at maximum levels of performance. v Observe good ...
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... a microprocessor baffle or a microprocessor and heat sink. v Remove jewelry, such as paper clips, hairpins, and screws, into the server as you lean over it . 8 IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840: Installation Guide v There is removed. Operating the server for extended periods of the power-supply bays has a power supply or power-supply blank installed in...
... a microprocessor baffle or a microprocessor and heat sink. v Remove jewelry, such as paper clips, hairpins, and screws, into the server as you lean over it . 8 IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840: Installation Guide v There is removed. Operating the server for extended periods of the power-supply bays has a power supply or power-supply blank installed in...