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US Government Users Restricted Rights - Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in "Notices," on page 89. 5th Edition (November 2006) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2006. Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp. All rights reserved.
US Government Users Restricted Rights - Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in "Notices," on page 89. 5th Edition (November 2006) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2006. Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp. All rights reserved.
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... Setup and Installation CD 63 ServerGuide features 64 Setup and configuration overview 64 Typical operating-system installation 65 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006 iii Contents Safety v Chapter 1. Installing options 15 Server components 15 I/O...configuration 49 SMP Expansion cabling 49 Chapter 3. The System x3950 and System x3950 E server 1 Related documentation 1 Notices and statements in this document 2 Features and specifications 3 What your server offers 5 Reliability, availability, and serviceability 7 IBM Director 8 The UpdateXpress program 8 Server controls,...
... Setup and Installation CD 63 ServerGuide features 64 Setup and configuration overview 64 Typical operating-system installation 65 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006 iii Contents Safety v Chapter 1. Installing options 15 Server components 15 I/O...configuration 49 SMP Expansion cabling 49 Chapter 3. The System x3950 and System x3950 E server 1 Related documentation 1 Notices and statements in this document 2 Features and specifications 3 What your server offers 5 Reliability, availability, and serviceability 7 IBM Director 8 The UpdateXpress program 8 Server controls,...
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Notices 89 Trademarks 89 Important notes 90 Product recycling and disposal 91 Index 93 iv IBM System x3950 Type 8878 and System x3950 E Type 8879: User's Guide Updating IBM Director 87 Appendix. Installing your operating system without ServerGuide 65 Using the Boot Menu program 65 Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller 66 Using the PXE boot agent utility program...
Notices 89 Trademarks 89 Important notes 90 Product recycling and disposal 91 Index 93 iv IBM System x3950 Type 8878 and System x3950 E Type 8879: User's Guide Updating IBM Director 87 Appendix. Installing your operating system without ServerGuide 65 Using the Boot Menu program 65 Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller 66 Using the PXE boot agent utility program...
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... read all caution and danger statements in this documentation begin with translated versions of the caution or danger statement in the IBM Safety Information book under statement 1. vi IBM System x3950 Type 8878 and System x3950 E Type 8879: User's Guide For example, if a caution statement begins with a number 1, translations for that comes with the server or...
... read all caution and danger statements in this documentation begin with translated versions of the caution or danger statement in the IBM Safety Information book under statement 1. vi IBM System x3950 Type 8878 and System x3950 E Type 8879: User's Guide For example, if a caution statement begins with a number 1, translations for that comes with the server or...
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v Disconnect the attached power cords, telecommunications systems, networks, and modems before you open the device covers, unless instructed otherwise in the following table when installing, moving, or opening covers on any equipment ...
v Disconnect the attached power cords, telecommunications systems, networks, and modems before you open the device covers, unless instructed otherwise in the following table when installing, moving, or opening covers on any equipment ...
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viii IBM System x3950 Type 8878 and System x3950 E Type 8879: User's Guide There are installed, note the following ....embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser diode. Do not stare into water v Heat to the beam. If your system has a module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with optical instruments, and avoid direct exposure to more than...hazardous laser radiation. Removing the covers of . Statement 2: CAUTION: When replacing the lithium battery, use only IBM Part Number 33F8354 or an equivalent type battery recommended by the same manufacturer. v Use of controls or ...
viii IBM System x3950 Type 8878 and System x3950 E Type 8879: User's Guide There are installed, note the following ....embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser diode. Do not stare into water v Heat to the beam. If your system has a module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with optical instruments, and avoid direct exposure to more than...hazardous laser radiation. Removing the covers of . Statement 2: CAUTION: When replacing the lithium battery, use only IBM Part Number 33F8354 or an equivalent type battery recommended by the same manufacturer. v Use of controls or ...
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To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source. 2 1 Safety ix 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. The device also might have more than one power cord. 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 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. The device also might have more than one power cord. Statement 4: ≥ 18 kg (39.7 lb) ≥ 32 kg (70.5 lb) CAUTION: Use safe practices when lifting.
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Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are no serviceable parts inside any component that has the following label attached. Statement 26: CAUTION: Do not place any object on a power supply or any part that has this label attached. x IBM System x3950 Type 8878 and System x3950 E Type 8879: User's Guide If you suspect a problem with one of rack-mounted devices. There are present inside these parts, contact a service technician. Statement 8: CAUTION: Never remove the cover on top of these components.
Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are no serviceable parts inside any component that has the following label attached. Statement 26: CAUTION: Do not place any object on a power supply or any part that has this label attached. x IBM System x3950 Type 8878 and System x3950 E Type 8879: User's Guide If you suspect a problem with one of rack-mounted devices. There are present inside these parts, contact a service technician. Statement 8: CAUTION: Never remove the cover on top of these components.
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... server: v Installation Guide This printed document contains instructions for setting up to configure the server. Chapter 1. The System x3950 and System x3950 E server The IBM® System x3950 Type 8878 server is 1.75 inches tall. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006 1 A System x3950 server must serve as the primary node in the design of the warranty and getting service and assistance...
... server: v Installation Guide This printed document contains instructions for setting up to configure the server. Chapter 1. The System x3950 and System x3950 E server The IBM® System x3950 Type 8878 server is 1.75 inches tall. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006 1 A System x3950 server must serve as the primary node in the design of the warranty and getting service and assistance...
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...Guide This document is placed just before the description of a potentially lethal or extremely hazardous procedure step or situation. 2 IBM System x3950 Type 8878 and System x3950 E Type 8879: User's Guide The server might be potentially hazardous to include information about tools for updated documentation and... help you solve problems yourself, and it contains information for reference to the IBM Web site. Click the Install and use tab. 4. From the Hardware list, select System x3950 or System x3950 E and click Go. 3. Each statement is placed just before the instruction ...
...Guide This document is placed just before the description of a potentially lethal or extremely hazardous procedure step or situation. 2 IBM System x3950 Type 8878 and System x3950 E Type 8879: User's Guide The server might be potentially hazardous to include information about tools for updated documentation and... help you solve problems yourself, and it contains information for reference to the IBM Web site. Click the Install and use tab. 4. From the Hardware list, select System x3950 or System x3950 E and click Go. 3. Each statement is placed just before the instruction ...
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... to as a unit, or "U." Actual sound-pressure levels in vertical increments of room reflections and other nearby noise sources. Racks are reported in use. 3. The System x3950 and System x3950 E server 3 Notes: 1. Features and specifications The following information is a summary of the features and specifications of computers will operate.
... to as a unit, or "U." Actual sound-pressure levels in vertical increments of room reflections and other nearby noise sources. Racks are reported in use. 3. The System x3950 and System x3950 E server 3 Notes: 1. Features and specifications The following information is a summary of the features and specifications of computers will operate.
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... 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 maximum altitude: 2133 m (6998.0 ft) Integrated functions: v Baseboard management controller v IBM EXA-32 Chipset with integrated v Humidity: - Server on : 8% to determine the type and speed of server v 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 maximum altitude: 2133 m (6998.0 ft) Integrated functions: v Baseboard management controller v IBM EXA-32 Chipset with integrated v Humidity: - Server on : 8% to determine the type and speed of server v Maximum...
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...server management capabilities through memory mirroring, memory scrubbing, and the Memory ProteXion™ feature. - Chapter 1. The System x3950 and System x3950 E server 5 What your x86-based server powerful, scalable, and reliable. v Baseboard management controller The baseboard management... controller provides environmental monitoring for peripheral component interconnect (PCI-X) adapters. For more information, see http://www.ibm.com/...
...server management capabilities through memory mirroring, memory scrubbing, and the Memory ProteXion™ feature. - Chapter 1. The System x3950 and System x3950 E server 5 What your x86-based server powerful, scalable, and reliable. v Baseboard management controller The baseboard management... controller provides environmental monitoring for peripheral component interconnect (PCI-X) adapters. For more information, see http://www.ibm.com/...
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... a 10-Mbps, 100-Mbps, or 1000-Mbps network. v Systems-management capabilities The server supports the IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine. You can obtain the measurement values through the systems-management interface, and can manage the functions of the fans in the...redundant cooling of the server locally and remotely. 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 Scalable partitions The server is used with the primary...
... a 10-Mbps, 100-Mbps, or 1000-Mbps network. v Systems-management capabilities The server supports the IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine. You can obtain the measurement values through the systems-management interface, and can manage the functions of the fans in the...redundant cooling of the server locally and remotely. 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 Scalable partitions The server is used with the primary...
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...System x3950 and System x3950 E server 7 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 systems-management features and monitoring v Startup (boot) from LAN using Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) protocol v System auto-configuring from the configuration menu v System...and messages v Error correcting code (ECC) L2 cache and system memory v Fault-resistant startup v Hot-swap hard disk drives v IBM Director workgroup-hardware-management tool v Information and light path ...
...System x3950 and System x3950 E server 7 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 systems-management features and monitoring v Startup (boot) from LAN using Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) protocol v System auto-configuring from the configuration menu v System...and messages v Error correcting code (ECC) L2 cache and system memory v Fault-resistant startup v Hot-swap hard disk drives v IBM Director workgroup-hardware-management tool v Information and light path ...
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... personnel and users v Reduced service and support costs For more information about UpdateXpress is in Portable Document Format (PDF) at http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/toolsctr/v1r0/ index.jsp. 8 IBM System x3950 Type 8878 and System x3950 E Type 8879: User's Guide To download the program or purchase the CD, go to 8 weeks. v Support for most...
... personnel and users v Reduced service and support costs For more information about UpdateXpress is in Portable Document Format (PDF) at http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/toolsctr/v1r0/ index.jsp. 8 IBM System x3950 Type 8878 and System x3950 E Type 8879: User's Guide To download the program or purchase the CD, go to 8 weeks. v Support for most...
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...The following illustration shows the controls and LEDs on the light path diagnostics panel is lit, information is identifying the drive. The System x3950 and System x3950 E server 9 If the LOG LED on the operator information panel. If the LED flashes slowly (one flash per second), ... of the server. Power-control button Information LED USB connector Release latch Power-on LED Hard disk drive activity LED Locator LED System-error LED The following illustration shows the controls, LEDs, and connectors on the operator information panel: v USB connector: Connect a...
...The following illustration shows the controls and LEDs on the light path diagnostics panel is lit, information is identifying the drive. The System x3950 and System x3950 E server 9 If the LOG LED on the operator information panel. If the LED flashes slowly (one flash per second), ... of the server. Power-control button Information LED USB connector Release latch Power-on LED Hard disk drive activity LED Locator LED System-error LED The following illustration shows the controls, LEDs, and connectors on the operator information panel: v USB connector: Connect a...
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... this LED is lit, it indicates that a SAS hard disk drive is full or almost full, clear the BMC log or the system-event log through the Configuration/Setup Utility program to access the light path diagnostics panel. Note: If this connector. Electrostatic-discharge connector: ...logs after 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 Important: If the server has a baseboard management controller, clear the BMC log and system-event log after you have resolved all electrical power from the server, you...
... this LED is lit, it indicates that a SAS hard disk drive is full or almost full, clear the BMC log or the system-event log through the Configuration/Setup Utility program to access the light path diagnostics panel. Note: If this connector. Electrostatic-discharge connector: ...logs after 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 Important: If the server has a baseboard management controller, clear the BMC log and system-event log after you have resolved all electrical power from the server, you...
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SP Ethernet 10/100 link LED: This LED is an active connection on the Ethernet port. System serial connector: Connect a 9-pin serial device to this connector. Mouse connector: Connect a mouse or other device to this connector. USB 2 connector: Connect a USB ... connector: Connect a monitor to this LED is lit, it indicates that there is on the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine. When this connector. The System x3950 and System x3950 E server 11 SP Serial connector: Connect a 9-pin serial device to this LED is lit, it indicates that there is a problem with the Remote...
SP Ethernet 10/100 link LED: This LED is an active connection on the Ethernet port. System serial connector: Connect a 9-pin serial device to this connector. Mouse connector: Connect a mouse or other device to this connector. USB 2 connector: Connect a USB ... connector: Connect a monitor to this LED is lit, it indicates that there is on the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine. When this connector. The System x3950 and System x3950 E server 11 SP Serial connector: Connect a 9-pin serial device to this LED is lit, it indicates that there is a problem with the Remote...
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... is an active connection on the Gigabit Ethernet 2 connector. When this LED is lit, it indicates that there is not turned on . 12 IBM System x3950 Type 8878 and System x3950 E Type 8879: User's Guide When this LED flashes, it indicates that there is on SMP Expansion Port 2. SMP Expansion Port 3 connector: ... turn on SMP Expansion Port 3. Server power features When the server is connected to an ac power source but not turned on , the operating system does not run, and all core logic except for this connection comes with the I /O board and is on the rear of the server. ...
... is an active connection on the Gigabit Ethernet 2 connector. When this LED is lit, it indicates that there is not turned on . 12 IBM System x3950 Type 8878 and System x3950 E Type 8879: User's Guide When this LED flashes, it indicates that there is on SMP Expansion Port 2. SMP Expansion Port 3 connector: ... turn on SMP Expansion Port 3. Server power features When the server is connected to an ac power source but not turned on , the operating system does not run, and all core logic except for this connection comes with the I /O board and is on the rear of the server. ...