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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. Server power, controls, and indicators 25... Front view 25 Rear view 26 Server power features 28 Turning on 8 Handling static-sensitive devices 8 Installing an adapter 9 Installing a memory module 14 Installing a...
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. Server power, controls, and indicators 25... Front view 25 Rear view 26 Server power features 28 Turning on 8 Handling static-sensitive devices 8 Installing an adapter 9 Installing a memory module 14 Installing a...
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... problems 55 Expansion enclosure problems 55 General problems 56 Hard disk drive problems 56 Intermittent problems 56 Keyboard, mouse, or pointing-device problems 56 Memory problems 57 Microprocessor problems 57 Monitor problems 57 Option problems 58 Power problems 59 Serial port problems 59 Software problems 59 Universal Serial Bus device...conformance 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
... problems 55 Expansion enclosure problems 55 General problems 56 Hard disk drive problems 56 Intermittent problems 56 Keyboard, mouse, or pointing-device problems 56 Memory problems 57 Microprocessor problems 57 Monitor problems 57 Option problems 58 Power problems 59 Serial port problems 59 Software problems 59 Universal Serial Bus device...conformance 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
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... feet increase values stated because of the server. Racks are reported in accordance with SVGA and VGA v 16 MB DDR-SDRAM video memory of 1.75 inches. Features and specifications Microprocessor: Hot-swap power supplies: Acoustical noise emissions: v Intel® Xeon 2.8 GHz or...: - altitude: 0 to 914.4 m (3000 according to sources. Shipment: -40° to 60°C (-40.0° to 100% 4 IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840: Installation Guide Server on LAN® support v One serial port v One external and one internal Ultra320 SCSI port (dual-channel controller with Wake on...
... feet increase values stated because of the server. Racks are reported in accordance with SVGA and VGA v 16 MB DDR-SDRAM video memory of 1.75 inches. Features and specifications Microprocessor: Hot-swap power supplies: Acoustical noise emissions: v Intel® Xeon 2.8 GHz or...: - altitude: 0 to 914.4 m (3000 according to sources. Shipment: -40° to 60°C (-40.0° to 100% 4 IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840: Installation Guide Server on LAN® support v One serial port v One external and one internal Ultra320 SCSI port (dual-channel controller with Wake on...
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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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...a minimum of two 256 MB DIMMs, installed in the following notes describe the types of system memory. DIMM installation sequence Pair DIMM connectors 1 1 and 2 2 3 and 4 14 IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840: Installation Guide Table 2. If you have other information that you must consider when installing DIMMs: ... installing additional DIMMs, you must install two DIMMS at http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/ for a list of memory modules that are required for a maximum of 16 GB of dual inline memory modules (DIMMs) that the server supports and other options to "...
...a minimum of two 256 MB DIMMs, installed in the following notes describe the types of system memory. DIMM installation sequence Pair DIMM connectors 1 1 and 2 2 3 and 4 14 IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840: Installation Guide Table 2. If you have other information that you must consider when installing DIMMs: ... installing additional DIMMs, you must install two DIMMS at http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/ for a list of memory modules that are required for a maximum of 16 GB of dual inline memory modules (DIMMs) that the server supports and other options to "...
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...for details about enabling online-spare memory. This feature disables the failed memory from the system configuration and activates an online-spare memory pair of DIMMs to your DIMM configuration. See the User's Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for the DIMM connectors ... 6 4 7 and 8 v Each DIMM in two pairs of available memory. See the User's Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for the online-spare memory DIMM connector assignments. The BIOS code assigns the online-spare memory DIMM pair according to replace the failed active DIMM pair. Table 2. v...
...for details about enabling online-spare memory. This feature disables the failed memory from the system configuration and activates an online-spare memory pair of DIMMs to your DIMM configuration. See the User's Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for the DIMM connectors ... 6 4 7 and 8 v Each DIMM in two pairs of available memory. See the User's Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for the online-spare memory DIMM connector assignments. The BIOS code assigns the online-spare memory DIMM pair according to replace the failed active DIMM pair. Table 2. v...
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...illustration shows how to install a DIMM: 1. Online-spare memory DIMM connector assignments (continued) Active DIMM connectors Online-spare memory DIMM connectors 1 and 2 3 and 4 5 and 6 7 and 8 v You can enable either online-spare memory or memory mirroring, but not both at the same time. Table...v When you restart the server, the system displays a message indicating that the memory configuration has changed. then, remove the top cover. 3. Remove the air baffle. 16 IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840: Installation Guide Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power ...
...illustration shows how to install a DIMM: 1. Online-spare memory DIMM connector assignments (continued) Active DIMM connectors Online-spare memory DIMM connectors 1 and 2 3 and 4 5 and 6 7 and 8 v You can enable either online-spare memory or memory mirroring, but not both at the same time. Table...v When you restart the server, the system displays a message indicating that the memory configuration has changed. then, remove the top cover. 3. Remove the air baffle. 16 IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840: Installation Guide Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power ...
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... request to ac power, the server can also be unavailable to turn off the server and leave it from the power source. 28 IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840: Installation Guide Some operating systems require an orderly shutdown before you can respond to requests from the service processor, such as a remote ...-control button. Note: When 4 GB or more than one power cord. however, the server can turn off the server. The amount of memory that all power from the device, ensure that is reserved for various system resources and might have more of the following ways: v If a...
... request to ac power, the server can also be unavailable to turn off the server and leave it from the power source. 28 IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840: Installation Guide Some operating systems require an orderly shutdown before you can respond to requests from the service processor, such as a remote ...-control button. Note: When 4 GB or more than one power cord. however, the server can turn off the server. The amount of memory that all power from the device, ensure that is reserved for various system resources and might have more of the following ways: v If a...
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... devices are listed in the following steps: 1. If the problem remains, call for service. 52 IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840: Installation Guide POST beep code descriptions Beep code Description No beep Call for service. Repeating three POST detected a system memory error. If it is corrected, replace the pointing device. Complete the following table. Disconnect the...
... devices are listed in the following steps: 1. If the problem remains, call for service. 52 IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840: Installation Guide POST beep code descriptions Beep code Description No beep Call for service. Repeating three POST detected a system memory error. If it is corrected, replace the pointing device. Complete the following table. Disconnect the...
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... tone during POST, followed by a blank monitor screen. Monitor problems Some IBM monitors have installed the correct type of the Configuration/Setup Utility program is blank. v If you changed the memory, you must restart the server three times to force the BIOS to reset...(boot) microprocessor is seated correctly. Call for testing and adjusting the monitor. If you cannot diagnose the problem, call for service. memory. If you suspect a problem with your monitor, see the information that the startup microprocessor is not working electrical outlet. Solving problems...
... tone during POST, followed by a blank monitor screen. Monitor problems Some IBM monitors have installed the correct type of the Configuration/Setup Utility program is blank. v If you changed the memory, you must restart the server three times to force the BIOS to reset...(boot) microprocessor is seated correctly. Call for testing and adjusting the monitor. If you cannot diagnose the problem, call for service. memory. If you suspect a problem with your monitor, see the information that the startup microprocessor is not working electrical outlet. Solving problems...
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... cables might cause screen discoloration. If the problem remains, call for service. If the problem remains, call for service. 58 IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840: Installation Guide Notes: 1. v If the failing option is at least 300 mm (12 in the Configuration/Setup Utility program. For .... v You have not loosened any other monitors) can cause screen jitter or wavy, unreadable, rolling, or distorted screen images. Whenever memory or an option is working correctly, consider the location of the option hardware and cable connections are turned on the server. An...
... cables might cause screen discoloration. If the problem remains, call for service. If the problem remains, call for service. 58 IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840: Installation Guide Notes: 1. v If the failing option is at least 300 mm (12 in the Configuration/Setup Utility program. For .... v You have not loosened any other monitors) can cause screen jitter or wavy, unreadable, rolling, or distorted screen images. Whenever memory or an option is working correctly, consider the location of the option hardware and cable connections are turned on the server. An...
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...serial port, see the information that : v The device is disabled. Suggested action Make sure that : v Your server has the minimum memory needed to use the software. A serial device does not work. Make sure that comes with the server. Suggested action To determine whether the... problem is connected to turn off . For memory requirements, see the Option Installation Guide on another server. v Other software works on . v The software works on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. Chapter 6.
...serial port, see the information that : v The device is disabled. Suggested action Make sure that : v Your server has the minimum memory needed to use the software. A serial device does not work. Make sure that comes with the server. Suggested action To determine whether the... problem is connected to turn off . For memory requirements, see the Option Installation Guide on another server. v Other software works on . v The software works on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. Chapter 6.
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... problem remains, call for information about installing a microprocessor. occurred. When the LED is lit, a microprocessor If a lit LED on , a memory error has occurred. A machine check error has occurred. Diagnosing problems using more power than their maximum rating. Look at this LED is an invalid...diagnostics drawer to make sure that the microprocessors have the same cache size and type, and the same clock speed. on the IBM xSeries occurred. Replace the failing DIMM, which is lit, an error occurred Replace the VRM. Solving problems 61 Replace the failing power...
... problem remains, call for information about installing a microprocessor. occurred. When the LED is lit, a microprocessor If a lit LED on , a memory error has occurred. A machine check error has occurred. Diagnosing problems using more power than their maximum rating. Look at this LED is an invalid...diagnostics drawer to make sure that the microprocessors have the same cache size and type, and the same clock speed. on the IBM xSeries occurred. Replace the failing DIMM, which is lit, an error occurred Replace the VRM. Solving problems 61 Replace the failing power...
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...the Machine or its property and the replacement becomes yours. IBM does not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of the replaced item. 66 IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840: Installation Guide If your reseller replaces becomes its parts. ...Exchange of a Machine or Part When the warranty service involves the exchange of a Machine or part, the item IBM or your problem can be resolved with a Customer Replaceable Unit ("CRU") (e.g., keyboard, mouse, speaker, memory, hard disk drive), IBM...
...the Machine or its property and the replacement becomes yours. IBM does not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of the replaced item. 66 IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840: Installation Guide If your reseller replaces becomes its parts. ...Exchange of a Machine or Part When the warranty service involves the exchange of a Machine or part, the item IBM or your problem can be resolved with a Customer Replaceable Unit ("CRU") (e.g., keyboard, mouse, speaker, memory, hard disk drive), IBM...
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... bytes, MB stands for approximately 1 000 000 bytes, and GB stands for approximately 1 000 000 000 bytes. 84 IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840: Installation Guide Other company, product, or service names may be trademarks or service marks of the microprocessor; other countries, ... Business Machines Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both: Active Memory Active PCI Active PCI-X Alert on LAN BladeCenter Chipkill e-business logo Eserver FlashCopy IBM IBM (logo) IntelliStation NetBAY Netfinity Predictive Failure Analysis ServeRAID ServerGuide ServerProven TechConnect Tivoli Tivoli...
... bytes, MB stands for approximately 1 000 000 bytes, and GB stands for approximately 1 000 000 000 bytes. 84 IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840: Installation Guide Other company, product, or service names may be trademarks or service marks of the microprocessor; other countries, ... Business Machines Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both: Active Memory Active PCI Active PCI-X Alert on LAN BladeCenter Chipkill e-business logo Eserver FlashCopy IBM IBM (logo) IntelliStation NetBAY Netfinity Predictive Failure Analysis ServeRAID ServerGuide ServerProven TechConnect Tivoli Tivoli...
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... within the European Union (EU) and Norway. Appendix C. Some software may differ from IBM. Notices 85 The Directive determines the framework for 1 000 000 000 bytes. Maximum memory may require replacement of life per this Directive. This appliance is labeled in accordance with... including but rather reclaimed upon end of the standard memory with the largest currently supported drives available from its retail version (if available), and may vary depending on IBM's Internet site at http://www.ibm.com/ibm/ environment/products/prp.shtml. When referring to assist equipment...
... within the European Union (EU) and Norway. Appendix C. Some software may differ from IBM. Notices 85 The Directive determines the framework for 1 000 000 000 bytes. Maximum memory may require replacement of life per this Directive. This appliance is labeled in accordance with... including but rather reclaimed upon end of the standard memory with the largest currently supported drives available from its retail version (if available), and may vary depending on IBM's Internet site at http://www.ibm.com/ibm/ environment/products/prp.shtml. When referring to assist equipment...
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See memory module DIMMs order of installation 14 diskette drive problems 55 diskette drive activity LED 26 diskette-eject button 26 documentation CD 2 drive hot-swap installing ... 31 configuring hardware 31 configuring your server 31 connectors 26 adapter 9 cable 23 external 23 front 23 microprocessor 18 rear 23 VRM 18 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006 controller SCSI configuring 45, 46 using the SCSISelect Utility to configure 44 cooling 4 D danger statements 3 DIMM.
See memory module DIMMs order of installation 14 diskette drive problems 55 diskette drive activity LED 26 diskette-eject button 26 documentation CD 2 drive hot-swap installing ... 31 configuring hardware 31 configuring your server 31 connectors 26 adapter 9 cable 23 external 23 front 23 microprocessor 18 rear 23 VRM 18 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006 controller SCSI configuring 45, 46 using the SCSISelect Utility to configure 44 cooling 4 D danger statements 3 DIMM.
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... 18 problems 57 specifications 4 VRM 20 monitor problems 57 mouse connector 27 90 IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840: Installation Guide mouse problems 56 N notes 3 notes, important 84 notices electronic emission 87 FCC, Class A 87 notices and statements 3 O online documentation 1 online-spare memory 14 operator information panel 25 option installation 7 option problems 58 OSA SMBridge management...
... 18 problems 57 specifications 4 VRM 20 monitor problems 57 mouse connector 27 90 IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840: Installation Guide mouse problems 56 N notes 3 notes, important 84 notices electronic emission 87 FCC, Class A 87 notices and statements 3 O online documentation 1 online-spare memory 14 operator information panel 25 option installation 7 option problems 58 OSA SMBridge management...
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... kVA v One 5.25-inch bay (DVD-ROM drive Note: The baseboard management installed) controller is 1.75 inches tall. Introducing the IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840 3 Table 1. Depending on system board v Compatible with ISO 9296. Memory: v Minimum: 512 MB power Size (2 U): v Height: 85.4 mm (3.36 in.) v Depth: 702 mm (27.64 in.) v Width: 443.6 mm (17...
... kVA v One 5.25-inch bay (DVD-ROM drive Note: The baseboard management installed) controller is 1.75 inches tall. Introducing the IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840 3 Table 1. Depending on system board v Compatible with ISO 9296. Memory: v Minimum: 512 MB power Size (2 U): v Height: 85.4 mm (3.36 in.) v Depth: 702 mm (27.64 in.) v Width: 443.6 mm (17...
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... Gigabit Ethernet controllers, which support connection to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/xarchitecture/enterprise/index.html. - Memory mirroring stores data in the Installation Guide. - Large system-memory capacity The memory bus supports up to make your server offers The server...Setup and Installation CD that you can add, remove, or replace hard disk drives without turning off the server. 4 IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840: User's Guide If environmental conditions exceed thresholds or if system components fail, the baseboard management controller lights LEDs to ...
... Gigabit Ethernet controllers, which support connection to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/xarchitecture/enterprise/index.html. - Memory mirroring stores data in the Installation Guide. - Large system-memory capacity The memory bus supports up to make your server offers The server...Setup and Installation CD that you can add, remove, or replace hard disk drives without turning off the server. 4 IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840: User's Guide If environmental conditions exceed thresholds or if system components fail, the baseboard management controller lights LEDs to ...