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... Go to the Web for instructions: http://www.ibm.com/support/ The server is based on the Documentation CD. Did the server No start correctly? Yes Use ServerGuide to use. xSeries 346 Type 8840 Installation Guide Welcome. You can also find the most current information about your server. Your server is ready to No install the operating system...
... Go to the Web for instructions: http://www.ibm.com/support/ The server is based on the Documentation CD. Did the server No start correctly? Yes Use ServerGuide to use. xSeries 346 Type 8840 Installation Guide Welcome. You can also find the most current information about your server. Your server is ready to No install the operating system...
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... the ServerProven list at http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/ serverproven/compat/us/. Yes Is the problem solved? Server Support Yes Is the server working correctly? View support telephone numbers 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...
... the ServerProven list at http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/ serverproven/compat/us/. Yes Is the problem solved? Server Support Yes Is the server working correctly? View support telephone numbers 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...
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... 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. Updating IBM Director 49 Chapter 6. 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...
... 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. Updating IBM Director 49 Chapter 6. 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...
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...IBM Safety Information book. This number is hazardous. Be sure to read all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet. v Never turn on this product or attached devices. For example, if a caution statement begins with a number 1, translations for that comes with your server... storm. Turn everything OFF. 2. Remove signal cables from outlet. 3. Turn everything OFF. 2. To disconnect: 1. vi IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840: Installation Guide v When possible, use one hand only to outlet. 5. v Disconnect the attached power cords, telecommunications systems...
...IBM Safety Information book. This number is hazardous. Be sure to read all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet. v Never turn on this product or attached devices. For example, if a caution statement begins with a number 1, translations for that comes with your server... storm. Turn everything OFF. 2. Remove signal cables from outlet. 3. Turn everything OFF. 2. To disconnect: 1. vi IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840: Installation Guide v When possible, use one hand only to outlet. 5. v Disconnect the attached power cords, telecommunications systems...
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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. Safety xi Statement 16: CAUTION: Some accessory or option board outputs exceed Class 2 or limited power source limits and must be present. 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 15: CAUTION: Make sure that the rack is secured properly to remove the covers where the following label is extended. Safety xi Statement 16: CAUTION: Some accessory or option board outputs exceed Class 2 or limited power source limits and must be present. 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.
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... available, you can obtain up and cabling your server v Starting and configuring your IBM® ™ Eserver xSeries® 346 Type 8840 server and basic instructions for installing options are on the ID label on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD, which comes with your server in the server documentation. Your server comes with the server, and the documentation might have features that are...
... available, you can obtain up and cabling your server v Starting and configuring your IBM® ™ Eserver xSeries® 346 Type 8840 server and basic instructions for installing options are on the ID label on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD, which comes with your server in the server documentation. Your server comes with the server, and the documentation might have features that are...
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...enabled for your system and displays the documents 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/us/. See the Rack Installation Instructions document for that region, the English version is... descriptions of the documents, and view documents using Adobe Acrobat Reader or Xpdf. Use one of the following procedures: 2 IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840: Installation Guide v 100 MHz microprocessor. ID label For a list of supported options for that region (if available).
...enabled for your system and displays the documents 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/us/. See the Rack Installation Instructions document for that region, the English version is... descriptions of the documents, and view documents using Adobe Acrobat Reader or Xpdf. Use one of the following procedures: 2 IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840: Installation Guide v 100 MHz microprocessor. ID label For a list of supported options for that region (if available).
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...win32.bat where e is placed just before the instruction or situation in which is numbered for your server from the /mnt/cdrom directory: sh runlinux.sh Select your server. Some documents might help you select the documents. To select more than one document, all the selected...word or word string in this document: v Notes: These notices provide important tips, guidance, or advice. Each statement is on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. To search all the documents for reference to use the Acrobat search function or Alt+F to the corresponding statement in the ...
...win32.bat where e is placed just before the instruction or situation in which is numbered for your server from the /mnt/cdrom directory: sh runlinux.sh Select your server. Some documents might help you select the documents. To select more than one document, all the selected...word or word string in this document: v Notes: These notices provide important tips, guidance, or advice. Each statement is on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. To search all the documents for reference to use the Acrobat search function or Alt+F to the corresponding statement in the ...
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...levels indicate an upper limit, below (7000 ft) which a large number of optional features installed and the power-management optional features in use. 2. Server on server model 625 watts (100-240 V ac) v Declared sound power, operating: 6.6 bel v 800 MHz front-side bus (FSB) v Minimum:... up to 95.0°F); Server off : 8% to 29.03 kg (64 lb) depending upon Approximate heat output in controlled acoustical environments Hot-swap fans: v Standard: Six v Maximum: 12 - Shipment: -40° to 60°C (-40.0° to 100% 4 IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840: Installation Guide Maximum: 0.83...
...levels indicate an upper limit, below (7000 ft) which a large number of optional features installed and the power-management optional features in use. 2. Server on server model 625 watts (100-240 V ac) v Declared sound power, operating: 6.6 bel v 800 MHz front-side bus (FSB) v Minimum:... up to 95.0°F); Server off : 8% to 29.03 kg (64 lb) depending upon Approximate heat output in controlled acoustical environments Hot-swap fans: v Standard: Six v Maximum: 12 - Shipment: -40° to 60°C (-40.0° to 100% 4 IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840: Installation Guide Maximum: 0.83...
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... for removing or installing a specific hot-swap component for any additional procedures that if the server and operating system support hot-swap capability, you can remove or install the component while the server is running. (Orange can grip the component to perform before you remove or install the ...indicates that the component can be hot-swapped, which means that you might have to remove it from or install it in the server. Chapter 1. Major components of the xSeries 346 Type 8840 server Blue on a component indicates touch points, where you can also indicate touch points on .
... for removing or installing a specific hot-swap component for any additional procedures that if the server and operating system support hot-swap capability, you can remove or install the component while the server is running. (Orange can grip the component to perform before you remove or install the ...indicates that the component can be hot-swapped, which means that you might have to remove it from or install it in the server. Chapter 1. Major components of the xSeries 346 Type 8840 server Blue on a component indicates touch points, where you can also indicate touch points on .
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...ibm.com/servers/ eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006 7 This information will help you work safely with setting up all important data before you begin installing options, read the following information: v Read the safety information beginning on or near the server and that your server... performance. If the server is working correctly. This step will help to http://www.ibm.com/support/ and click Downloads and drivers. v Observe good housekeeping in the server, open or close a latch, and so on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. These ...
...ibm.com/servers/ eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006 7 This information will help you work safely with setting up all important data before you begin installing options, read the following information: v Read the safety information beginning on or near the server and that your server... performance. If the server is working correctly. This step will help to http://www.ibm.com/support/ and click Downloads and drivers. v Observe good housekeeping in the server, open or close a latch, and so on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. These ...
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...come with optional adapters. Follow these guidelines when you lean over it . v Do not leave the device where others can damage the server and other electronic devices. Do not place objects in front of damage from your shirt pocket, such as pens and pencils, that could.... To avoid damage, keep static-sensitive devices in their static-protective packages until you are ready to work inside the server; v Handle the device carefully, holding it . 8 IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840: Installation Guide v There is adequate space around the front and rear of removal. v You have replaced a hot-...
...come with optional adapters. Follow these guidelines when you lean over it . v Do not leave the device where others can damage the server and other electronic devices. Do not place objects in front of damage from your shirt pocket, such as pens and pencils, that could.... To avoid damage, keep static-sensitive devices in their static-protective packages until you are ready to work inside the server; v Handle the device carefully, holding it . 8 IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840: Installation Guide v There is adequate space around the front and rear of removal. v You have replaced a hot-...
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... reduces indoor humidity and increases static electricity. v The optional IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine can be installed only in its static-protective package, touch it to an unpainted metal part of the server for at least 2 seconds. Installing an adapter The following illustration...card in place. Installing options 9 This drains static electricity from the package and from its package and install it directly into the server without setting down the device, put it is still in a dedicated slot on a metal surface. Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine Latch...
... reduces indoor humidity and increases static electricity. v The optional IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine can be installed only in its static-protective package, touch it to an unpainted metal part of the server for at least 2 seconds. Installing an adapter The following illustration...card in place. Installing options 9 This drains static electricity from the package and from its package and install it directly into the server without setting down the device, put it is still in a dedicated slot on a metal surface. Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine Latch...
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... PCI low-profilecard cage Latch If you are installing an adapter in PCI slot 1 or 2, remove the PCI low-profile-card cage. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords and all external cables. 3. Remove the top cover. 4. If you are installing an adapter in PCI slot...
... PCI low-profilecard cage Latch If you are installing an adapter in PCI slot 1 or 2, remove the PCI low-profile-card cage. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords and all external cables. 3. Remove the top cover. 4. If you are installing an adapter in PCI slot...
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... the PCI low-profile-card cage. The following illustration shows the cable routing for an adapter installed in the PCI low-profile-card cage. 12 IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840: Installation Guide Install the adapter. 7. Reinstall the PCI low-profile card cage or PCI riser-card cage. 8. Connect any of the PCI low-profile..., do not block any connectors or the ventilated space around any needed cables to the adapter. v Make sure that cables are not pinched by the server components.
... the PCI low-profile-card cage. The following illustration shows the cable routing for an adapter installed in the PCI low-profile-card cage. 12 IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840: Installation Guide Install the adapter. 7. Reinstall the PCI low-profile card cage or PCI riser-card cage. 8. Connect any of the PCI low-profile..., do not block any connectors or the ventilated space around any needed cables to the adapter. v Make sure that cables are not pinched by the server components.
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... Pair DIMM connectors 1 1 and 2 2 3 and 4 14 IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840: Installation Guide If you have other information that you must install two DIMMS at a time, in the order shown in slots 1 and 2. Table 2. Installing a memory module The following table, to the ServerProven list at http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/ for the adapter...
... Pair DIMM connectors 1 1 and 2 2 3 and 4 14 IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840: Installation Guide If you have other information that you must install two DIMMS at a time, in the order shown in slots 1 and 2. Table 2. Installing a memory module The following table, to the ServerProven list at http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/ for the adapter...
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...using memory mirroring, you must install one additional pair of DIMMs simultaneously. Before you can configure the server to your DIMM configuration. See the User's Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for the online-spare memory DIMM connector assignments. Online-spare memory DIMM connector assignments Active...stores data in each group must install two pairs of available memory. See the User's Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for the DIMM connectors that the server will operate properly. The four DIMMs in two pairs of DIMMs. The online-spare memory DIMM pair ...
...using memory mirroring, you must install one additional pair of DIMMs simultaneously. Before you can configure the server to your DIMM configuration. See the User's Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for the online-spare memory DIMM connector assignments. Online-spare memory DIMM connector assignments Active...stores data in each group must install two pairs of available memory. See the User's Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for the DIMM connectors that the server will operate properly. The four DIMMs in two pairs of DIMMs. The online-spare memory DIMM pair ...
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... power cords and all external cables, if necessary; then, remove the top cover. 3. Table 4. When you install or remove DIMMs, the server configuration information changes. v When you restart the server, the system displays a message indicating that the memory configuration has changed. The following steps to install DIMMs on page 7. 2. Complete the following... 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. Remove the air baffle. 16 IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840: Installation Guide
... power cords and all external cables, if necessary; then, remove the top cover. 3. Table 4. When you install or remove DIMMs, the server configuration information changes. v When you restart the server, the system displays a message indicating that the memory configuration has changed. The following steps to install DIMMs on page 7. 2. Complete the following... 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. Remove the air baffle. 16 IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840: Installation Guide
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...notes describe the types of supported hard disk drives, go to operate at http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. Install the air baffle. 8. For a list of hard disk drives that the server supports and other options to "Completing the installation" on Ultra-Slim hard disk drive ...Go to install or remove, do so now. 7. 4. Determine the connectors into which you must consider when installing hard disk drives: v The server supports six 1-inch (26 mm) slim, 3.5-inch low-voltage differential (LVD) hard disk drives installed on page 22. Installing options 17 v All...
...notes describe the types of supported hard disk drives, go to operate at http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. Install the air baffle. 8. For a list of hard disk drives that the server supports and other options to "Completing the installation" on Ultra-Slim hard disk drive ...Go to install or remove, do so now. 7. 4. Determine the connectors into which you must consider when installing hard disk drives: v The server supports six 1-inch (26 mm) slim, 3.5-inch low-voltage differential (LVD) hard disk drives installed on page 22. Installing options 17 v All...
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For information about replacing contaminated thermal grease on the system board. 18 IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840: Installation Guide Serial number of your server or computer The following notes describe the type of the heat sink or fan sink or set down the heat...do so now. 6. Go to "Completing the installation" on the bottom of microprocessor that the server supports and other microprocessor-related components on the heat sink or fan sink, contact IBM Services. Installing an additional microprocessor The following illustration is a simplified layout of the thermal grease and...
For information about replacing contaminated thermal grease on the system board. 18 IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840: Installation Guide Serial number of your server or computer The following notes describe the type of the heat sink or fan sink or set down the heat...do so now. 6. Go to "Completing the installation" on the bottom of microprocessor that the server supports and other microprocessor-related components on the heat sink or fan sink, contact IBM Services. Installing an additional microprocessor The following illustration is a simplified layout of the thermal grease and...