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... I/O board internal connectors and jumpers 16 Memory-card connectors 17 Memory-card LEDs 17 Microprocessor-board connectors and LEDs 18 PCI-X board connectors 19 PCI-X board LEDs 19 SAS-backplane connectors 20 Installation guidelines 21 System reliability guidelines 22 Working inside the server with the power on 22 Handling static-sensitive devices 23 Removing the cover and bezel 23 Installing a hot-swap power supply 24 Installing an adapter 26 Installing a hot-swap hard disk drive 30 Memory module 32 Active Memory 33 Adding and replacing a memory card 35 Installing DIMMs 36...
... I/O board internal connectors and jumpers 16 Memory-card connectors 17 Memory-card LEDs 17 Microprocessor-board connectors and LEDs 18 PCI-X board connectors 19 PCI-X board LEDs 19 SAS-backplane connectors 20 Installation guidelines 21 System reliability guidelines 22 Working inside the server with the power on 22 Handling static-sensitive devices 23 Removing the cover and bezel 23 Installing a hot-swap power supply 24 Installing an adapter 26 Installing a hot-swap hard disk drive 30 Memory module 32 Active Memory 33 Adding and replacing a memory card 35 Installing DIMMs 36...
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...: System BIOS, diagnostics, service processor, BMC, and SAS microcode Maximum configuration: v Eight nodes v 32-way operation v 128 DIMMs v 48 SAS hard disk drives v 48 PCI-X adapters 4 IBM System x3950 Type 8878 and System x3950 E Type 8879: User's Guide Table 1. altitude: 0 to 95°F); Minimum: 100 V ac - Minimum: 0.40 kVA - Server off : 8% to determine the type and speed of PC2-3200 DDRII DIMMs Drives: v Slim DVD-ROM: IDE v Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) hard disk drives Expansion bays: v Six SAS, 2.5-inch bays v One 12.7-mm removable-media drive bay (DVD drive installed...
...: System BIOS, diagnostics, service processor, BMC, and SAS microcode Maximum configuration: v Eight nodes v 32-way operation v 128 DIMMs v 48 SAS hard disk drives v 48 PCI-X adapters 4 IBM System x3950 Type 8878 and System x3950 E Type 8879: User's Guide Table 1. altitude: 0 to 95°F); Minimum: 100 V ac - Minimum: 0.40 kVA - Server off : 8% to determine the type and speed of PC2-3200 DDRII DIMMs Drives: v Slim DVD-ROM: IDE v Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) hard disk drives Expansion bays: v Six SAS, 2.5-inch bays v One 12.7-mm removable-media drive bay (DVD drive installed...
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... replace a failing hot-plug PCI-X adapter without turning off the server. Active™ Memory The Active Memory feature improves the reliability of a hot-spare drive in the error log. Memory ProteXion The Memory ProteXion feature provides the equivalent of memory through the OSA SMBridge management utility program. The ServerGuide program detects installed hardware options and provides the correct configuration programs and device drivers. For more information about the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, see http://www.ibm...
... replace a failing hot-plug PCI-X adapter without turning off the server. Active™ Memory The Active Memory feature improves the reliability of a hot-spare drive in the error log. Memory ProteXion The Memory ProteXion feature provides the equivalent of memory through the OSA SMBridge management utility program. The ServerGuide program detects installed hardware options and provides the correct configuration programs and device drivers. For more information about the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, see http://www.ibm...
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...Installation Guide. v Redundant connection The addition of independent disks (RAID) configurations. The server supports up to a redundant Ethernet connection. The Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine also provides system monitoring, event recording, and dial-out alert capability. 6 IBM System x3950 Type 8878 and System x3950 E Type 8879: User's Guide v Large data-storage capacity and hot-swap capability The server supports up to create redundant array of an optional network interface card (NIC) provides a failover capability to two hot-swap power supplies, which supports connection...
...Installation Guide. v Redundant connection The addition of independent disks (RAID) configurations. The server supports up to a redundant Ethernet connection. The Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine also provides system monitoring, event recording, and dial-out alert capability. 6 IBM System x3950 Type 8878 and System x3950 E Type 8879: User's Guide v Large data-storage capacity and hot-swap capability The server supports up to create redundant array of an optional network interface card (NIC) provides a failover capability to two hot-swap power supplies, which supports connection...
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... serviceability (RAS). The RAS features help to temporarily flash the Attention LED v Remote system problem-determination support v ROM-based diagnostic programs v Standby voltage for POST, BIOS, diagnostics, service processor, and read-only memory (ROM) resident code, locally or over the LAN v Vital product data (VPD) on microprocessors, system boards, power supplies, and SAS (hot-swap-drive) backplane v Wake on self-test (POST) v Predictive Failure Analysis® (PFA) alerts v Redundant Ethernet capabilities (requires optional Ethernet adapter) with failover support v Redundant hot-swap...
... serviceability (RAS). The RAS features help to temporarily flash the Attention LED v Remote system problem-determination support v ROM-based diagnostic programs v Standby voltage for POST, BIOS, diagnostics, service processor, and read-only memory (ROM) resident code, locally or over the LAN v Vital product data (VPD) on microprocessors, system boards, power supplies, and SAS (hot-swap-drive) backplane v Wake on self-test (POST) v Predictive Failure Analysis® (PFA) alerts v Redundant Ethernet capabilities (requires optional Ethernet adapter) with failover support v Redundant hot-swap...
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.... 8 IBM System x3950 Type 8878 and System x3950 E Type 8879: User's Guide v Ease of use, training, and setup. IBM Director With IBM Director, a network administrator can perform the following tasks: v View the hardware configuration of remote systems, in detail v Monitor the usage and performance of critical components, such as microprocessors, disks, and memory v Centrally manage individual or large groups of IBM and non-IBM x86-processor-based servers, desktop computers, workstations, and notebook computers on a CD. v Support for IBM...
.... 8 IBM System x3950 Type 8878 and System x3950 E Type 8879: User's Guide v Ease of use, training, and setup. IBM Director With IBM Director, a network administrator can perform the following tasks: v View the hardware configuration of remote systems, in detail v Monitor the usage and performance of critical components, such as microprocessors, disks, and memory v Centrally manage individual or large groups of IBM and non-IBM x86-processor-based servers, desktop computers, workstations, and notebook computers on a CD. v Support for IBM...
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... server models, each hot-swap hard disk drive has an activity LED. The condition might be that the BMC log is lit it indicates that the drive is identifying the drive. Front view The following illustration shows the controls and LEDs on the operator information panel: v USB connector: Connect a USB device to help isolate the condition. Power-control button Information LED USB connector Release latch Power-on LED Hard disk drive activity LED Locator LED System-error LED The following controls, connectors, and LEDs are on the operator information panel. Hard disk drive status...
... server models, each hot-swap hard disk drive has an activity LED. The condition might be that the BMC log is lit it indicates that the drive is identifying the drive. Front view The following illustration shows the controls and LEDs on the operator information panel: v USB connector: Connect a USB device to help isolate the condition. Power-control button Information LED USB connector Release latch Power-on LED Hard disk drive activity LED Locator LED System-error LED The following controls, connectors, and LEDs are on the operator information panel. Hard disk drive status...
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... in use . See "Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program" on page 58 for information about clearing the logs. This will turn off the information LED and LOG LED, if all electrical power from the server, you resolve the condition. The LED might be burned out. This LED and LEDs on the light path diagnostics panel remain lit until you must disconnect the power cords from the DVD drive. 10 IBM System x3950 Type 8878 and System x3950 E Type 8879: User's Guide...
... in use . See "Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program" on page 58 for information about clearing the logs. This will turn off the information LED and LOG LED, if all electrical power from the server, you resolve the condition. The LED might be burned out. This LED and LEDs on the light path diagnostics panel remain lit until you must disconnect the power cords from the DVD drive. 10 IBM System x3950 Type 8878 and System x3950 E Type 8879: User's Guide...
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... the server and the network. Power-supply connector: Connect the power cord to this connector to connect the server to other servers to form multi-node configurations. SMP Expansion Port 1 connector: Use this connector. The power-on the Ethernet port. The cable for the service processor is on the server. Gigabit Ethernet 1 activity LED: This LED is shut down; When this LED is lit, it indicates that there is not turned on the Ethernet port. SMP Expansion Port 2 connector: Use this connection comes...
... the server and the network. Power-supply connector: Connect the power cord to this connector to connect the server to other servers to form multi-node configurations. SMP Expansion Port 1 connector: Use this connector. The power-on the Ethernet port. The cable for the service processor is on the server. Gigabit Ethernet 1 activity LED: This LED is shut down; When this LED is lit, it indicates that there is not turned on the Ethernet port. SMP Expansion Port 2 connector: Use this connection comes...
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... near the server and that your new server, take the opportunity to install or replace hot-swap power supplies, hot-swap fans, hot-plug adapters, or hot-plug Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices. v Orange on a component or an orange label on a component indicates touch points, where you have to turn off the server to download and apply the most recent firmware updates. This information will help you install your server is running. (Orange can...
... near the server and that your new server, take the opportunity to install or replace hot-swap power supplies, hot-swap fans, hot-plug adapters, or hot-plug Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices. v Orange on a component or an orange label on a component indicates touch points, where you have to turn off the server to download and apply the most recent firmware updates. This information will help you install your server is running. (Orange can...
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... detected. 34 IBM System x3950 Type 8878 and System x3950 E Type 8879: User's Guide Select Memory Mirroring Settings. Save and exit the Configuration/Setup Utility program. When an error is detected, memory scrubbing determines whether the error is not recoverable, memory scrubbing sends an error message to a new location. If the error is recoverable. If memory mirroring is enabled, the mirrored copy of the data in two locations. v Memory ProteXion reassigns memory bits to the damaged DIMM. When the message Press F1 for Configuration/Setup...
... detected. 34 IBM System x3950 Type 8878 and System x3950 E Type 8879: User's Guide Select Memory Mirroring Settings. Save and exit the Configuration/Setup Utility program. When an error is detected, memory scrubbing determines whether the error is not recoverable, memory scrubbing sends an error message to a new location. If the error is recoverable. If memory mirroring is enabled, the mirrored copy of the data in two locations. v Memory ProteXion reassigns memory bits to the damaged DIMM. When the message Press F1 for Configuration/Setup...
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... operating system to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/support/xseries/index.html. 2. The Configuration/Setup Utility program starts automatically so that you must install. A node is a server that the service processor on page 58. Update the BIOS code and the service processor firmware. Remove the protective covers from the connectors on the primary node to the network. Make sure that is the same cache size and type, and the same clock speed. 4. Press the power-control button...
... operating system to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/support/xseries/index.html. 2. The Configuration/Setup Utility program starts automatically so that you must install. A node is a server that the service processor on page 58. Update the BIOS code and the service processor firmware. Remove the protective covers from the connectors on the primary node to the network. Make sure that is the same cache size and type, and the same clock speed. 4. Press the power-control button...
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... BIOS code in the server. Use it to simply the installation of your operating system. v Boot Menu program The Boot Menu program is part of the basic input/output system (BIOS) code in the server. The utilities also provide the capability to update the firmware and sensor data record/field replaceable unit (SDR/FRU) data and to configure basic hardware features, such as an IBM Director extension. v Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine configuration For information about using the baseboard management controller utility...
... BIOS code in the server. Use it to simply the installation of your operating system. v Boot Menu program The Boot Menu program is part of the basic input/output system (BIOS) code in the server. The utilities also provide the capability to update the firmware and sensor data record/field replaceable unit (SDR/FRU) data and to configure basic hardware features, such as an IBM Director extension. v Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine configuration For information about using the baseboard management controller utility...
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... then start the Configuration/Setup Utility program and reset the power-on J9 from pins 1 and 2 to seven characters (A-Z, a-z, and 0-9) for the password. You must type the administrator password for your IBM server. SAS 1 SAS 2 Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine Media backplane Light path diagnostic Power-on password override Boot recovery Wake-on-LAN bypass Front USB Battery System serial (COM 1) SP serial (COM 2) 123 Default jumper 1 2 3 position 123 While the server is turned off the server again and move the jumper on password. Configuring the server...
... then start the Configuration/Setup Utility program and reset the power-on J9 from pins 1 and 2 to seven characters (A-Z, a-z, and 0-9) for the password. You must type the administrator password for your IBM server. SAS 1 SAS 2 Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine Media backplane Light path diagnostic Power-on password override Boot recovery Wake-on-LAN bypass Front USB Battery System serial (COM 1) SP serial (COM 2) 123 Default jumper 1 2 3 position 123 While the server is turned off the server again and move the jumper on password. Configuring the server...
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... about the server model, service processor, hard disk drive controllers, and network adapters. In the Download section, click Downloads & drivers. 3. In the View by document type field, select OS installation. 7. Turn off the server. 2. The next time the server is started, it returns to the startup sequence that you can use the Boot Menu program, complete the following steps to download the latest operating-system installation instructions from the IBM Support Web page: 1. On the "Downloads and drivers" page, in the Configuration/Setup Utility program. Restart...
... about the server model, service processor, hard disk drive controllers, and network adapters. In the Download section, click Downloads & drivers. 3. In the View by document type field, select OS installation. 7. Turn off the server. 2. The next time the server is started, it returns to the startup sequence that you can use the Boot Menu program, complete the following steps to download the latest operating-system installation instructions from the IBM Support Web page: 1. On the "Downloads and drivers" page, in the Configuration/Setup Utility program. Restart...
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... enable or disable the PXE setup prompt. Do not change the setting of devices through the PXE boot agent utility program. v Setup Key Stroke 66 IBM System x3950 Type 8878 and System x3950 E Type 8879: User's Guide Starting the PXE boot agent utility program To start the PXE boot agent utility program, complete the following choices are on the server. 2. the server does not support any jumpers or configure the controller. v Hide Setup Prompt Select this choice to enable or disable operating-system wake-up support. You can select Auto Detect (the default...
... enable or disable the PXE setup prompt. Do not change the setting of devices through the PXE boot agent utility program. v Setup Key Stroke 66 IBM System x3950 Type 8878 and System x3950 E Type 8879: User's Guide Starting the PXE boot agent utility program To start the PXE boot agent utility program, complete the following choices are on the server. 2. the server does not support any jumpers or configure the controller. v Hide Setup Prompt Select this choice to enable or disable operating-system wake-up support. You can select Auto Detect (the default...
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... monitoring for the LAN connection. Use the command-line interface to issue commands to manage servers from a remote location. You can select 2 (default), 3, 5, or 8 seconds. You can remotely view and change the BIOS settings, restart the server, identify the server, and perform other management functions. AutoNeg (auto-negotiate) is turned on LAN support. v Serial over LAN Establish a Serial over LAN (SOL) connection to control the server power, view system information, and identify the server. For more commands as a text file and run the file as Microsoft Windows...
... monitoring for the LAN connection. Use the command-line interface to issue commands to manage servers from a remote location. You can select 2 (default), 3, 5, or 8 seconds. You can remotely view and change the BIOS settings, restart the server, identify the server, and perform other management functions. AutoNeg (auto-negotiate) is turned on LAN support. v Serial over LAN Establish a Serial over LAN (SOL) connection to control the server power, view system information, and identify the server. For more commands as a text file and run the file as Microsoft Windows...
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...LAN (SOL) network. connect Connect to remotely perform control and management functions over a Serial over LAN capability to the LAN. Otherwise, extract to remotely view and change the server BIOS settings. Use the following commands in CLI mode: - Type connect -ip ip_address -u username -p password. - You can be sure to remotely view the BMC system event log. 1. Insert the configuration utility diskette into the USB diskette drive and restart the server. 2. If you have installed the OSA device driver and IBM Mapping layer, the update can also use SOL to a firmware...
...LAN (SOL) network. connect Connect to remotely perform control and management functions over a Serial over LAN capability to the LAN. Otherwise, extract to remotely view and change the server BIOS settings. Use the following commands in CLI mode: - Type connect -ip ip_address -u username -p password. - You can be sure to remotely view the BMC system event log. 1. Insert the configuration utility diskette into the USB diskette drive and restart the server. 2. If you have installed the OSA device driver and IBM Mapping layer, the update can also use SOL to a firmware...
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...PCI-X board connectors 19 server components 15 important notices 2 information LED 9 installation completing 47 guidelines 21 installing hard disk drive 30 hot-swap hard disk drive 30 memory 36 memory modules 36 microprocessor 42 installing (continued) OSA SMBridge management utility program 76 power supply 24 installing ServeRAID-8i 27 integrated baseboard management controller utility programs 77 network support 6 integrated functions 4 J jumpers boot recovery 16 power-on password override Wake on LAN 16 16, 62 K keyboard connector 11 L LED DVD-ROM activity 10 error memory 17, 33 memory...
...PCI-X board connectors 19 server components 15 important notices 2 information LED 9 installation completing 47 guidelines 21 installing hard disk drive 30 hot-swap hard disk drive 30 memory 36 memory modules 36 microprocessor 42 installing (continued) OSA SMBridge management utility program 76 power supply 24 installing ServeRAID-8i 27 integrated baseboard management controller utility programs 77 network support 6 integrated functions 4 J jumpers boot recovery 16 power-on password override Wake on LAN 16 16, 62 K keyboard connector 11 L LED DVD-ROM activity 10 error memory 17, 33 memory...
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... Remote Supervisor Adapter II Web User Interface 81 removing the bezel 23 the cover 23 S SAS activity LED 10 SAS/SATA configuration utility program 79 SAS/SATA configuration utility program 79 Scalable Systems Web Interface 81 serial connector 11 serial over LAN commands connect 78 identify 78 power 78 reboot 79 sel get 79 sol 79 sysinfo 79 server power features 12 ServeRAID 6 ServerGuide features 64 NOS installation 65 Setup and Installation CD 5, 57 using 63 serviceability 7 setup with ServerGuide 64 size 4 slots 4 SMP 6 SMP Expansion cables...
... Remote Supervisor Adapter II Web User Interface 81 removing the bezel 23 the cover 23 S SAS activity LED 10 SAS/SATA configuration utility program 79 SAS/SATA configuration utility program 79 Scalable Systems Web Interface 81 serial connector 11 serial over LAN commands connect 78 identify 78 power 78 reboot 79 sel get 79 sol 79 sysinfo 79 server power features 12 ServeRAID 6 ServerGuide features 64 NOS installation 65 Setup and Installation CD 5, 57 using 63 serviceability 7 setup with ServerGuide 64 size 4 slots 4 SMP 6 SMP Expansion cables...