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... to the Web for instructions: http://www.ibm.com/systems /support/ Yes Install applications, such as IBM systems management software and IBM ServeRAID programs The server is based on the IBM System Documentation CD. System x3500 Type 7977 Installation Guide Welcome. Thank you for setting up and configure hardware. Start the server. server setup completed? Cable the server and options; You can also find...
... to the Web for instructions: http://www.ibm.com/systems /support/ Yes Install applications, such as IBM systems management software and IBM ServeRAID programs The server is based on the IBM System Documentation CD. System x3500 Type 7977 Installation Guide Welcome. Thank you for setting up and configure hardware. Start the server. server setup completed? Cable the server and options; You can also find...
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... to the latest level. No Check all optional devices you installed are on the ServerProven list at http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/ serverproven/compat/us/. You can download firmware from http://www.ibm.com/systems/ support/. No See the troubleshooting information that all cables for loose connections and verify that comes with the...
... to the latest level. No Check all optional devices you installed are on the ServerProven list at http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/ serverproven/compat/us/. You can download firmware from http://www.ibm.com/systems/ support/. No See the troubleshooting information that all cables for loose connections and verify that comes with the...
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... Creating a RAID array 58 Viewing the array configuration 59 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2008 iii Installing optional devices 7 Installation guidelines 7 System reliability guidelines 8 Working inside the server with the power on the server 39 Turning off the server 40 Chapter 4. Contents Safety v Chapter 1. Server controls, connectors, LEDs, and power 35 Front view 35 Rear view 37...
... Creating a RAID array 58 Viewing the array configuration 59 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2008 iii Installing optional devices 7 Installation guidelines 7 System reliability guidelines 8 Working inside the server with the power on the server 39 Turning off the server 40 Chapter 4. Contents Safety v Chapter 1. Server controls, connectors, LEDs, and power 35 Front view 35 Rear view 37...
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For example, if a caution statement is labeled with a number. vi IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten. Important: Each caution and danger statement in this document is labeled ".... Be sure to cross reference an English-language caution or danger statement with the server or optional device before you install the device. Read any additional safety information that caution statement are in the IBM Safety Information book. Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de ...
For example, if a caution statement is labeled with a number. vi IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten. Important: Each caution and danger statement in this document is labeled ".... Be sure to cross reference an English-language caution or danger statement with the server or optional device before you install the device. Read any additional safety information that caution statement are in the IBM Safety Information book. Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de ...
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..., visible through the bezel, as shown in the following illustration. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2008 1 Go to the IBM Web site. Introduction This Installation Guide contains instructions for setting up your IBM® System x3500 Type 7977 server and basic instructions for documentation updates. The server comes with a limited warranty. This document contains information about: v Setting up -to...
..., visible through the bezel, as shown in the following illustration. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2008 1 Go to the IBM Web site. Introduction This Installation Guide contains instructions for setting up your IBM® System x3500 Type 7977 server and basic instructions for documentation updates. The server comes with a limited warranty. This document contains information about: v Setting up -to...
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..., order replacement keys from the key manufacturer. For a list of RAM v Adobe Acrobat Reader 3.0 (or later) or xpdf, which comes with Linux operating systems. 2 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide The IBM System x Documentation CD The IBM System x Documentation CD contains documentation for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. Model type/serial number Important: The...
..., order replacement keys from the key manufacturer. For a list of RAM v Adobe Acrobat Reader 3.0 (or later) or xpdf, which comes with Linux operating systems. 2 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide The IBM System x Documentation CD The IBM System x Documentation CD contains documentation for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. Model type/serial number Important: The...
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...use the xpdf search function within the document. Click a document to view it . The Documentation Browser automatically detects the regional settings in your server and displays the documents in the language for detailed information about using Red Hat Linux, insert the CD into the drive and click Start ... Use the Documentation Browser to browse the contents of the CD, read brief descriptions of the documents, and view documents, using a Windows operating system, insert the CD into the drive; If a document is not enabled for all the documents, type a word or word string in the ...
...use the xpdf search function within the document. Click a document to view it . The Documentation Browser automatically detects the regional settings in your server and displays the documents in the language for detailed information about using Red Hat Linux, insert the CD into the drive and click Start ... Use the Documentation Browser to browse the contents of the CD, read brief descriptions of the documents, and view documents, using a Windows operating system, insert the CD into the drive; If a document is not enabled for all the documents, type a word or word string in the ...
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...v IDE: - CD, CD-RW, DVD/CD-RW (optional) - One PCI 33 MHz/32-bit - Two PCI-X 2.0 133 MHz/64-bit slots Upgradeable microcode: System BIOS, service microprocessor, BMC, and SAS microcode Power supply: Note: To upgrade to 2134 m (7000 ft) - v Standard: One 835-watt 110 V or 240 V... The following information is a summary of the features and specifications of computers will operate. Three PCI Express x8 (two x8 links and one x4 link) - Server off : 8% to 80% - Introduction 5 DVD (standard) - Maximum: 240 V ac v Approximate input kilovolt-amperes (kVA): - These levels were measured in ...
...v IDE: - CD, CD-RW, DVD/CD-RW (optional) - One PCI 33 MHz/32-bit - Two PCI-X 2.0 133 MHz/64-bit slots Upgradeable microcode: System BIOS, service microprocessor, BMC, and SAS microcode Power supply: Note: To upgrade to 2134 m (7000 ft) - v Standard: One 835-watt 110 V or 240 V... The following information is a summary of the features and specifications of computers will operate. Three PCI Express x8 (two x8 links and one x4 link) - Server off : 8% to 80% - Introduction 5 DVD (standard) - Maximum: 240 V ac v Approximate input kilovolt-amperes (kVA): - These levels were measured in ...
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... Heat-sink filler SAS backplane Fan assembly Hot-swap fan Processor baffle System board Hard disk drive EMC shield ServeRAID-8k VRM Cover Hard disk drive Bezel 6 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide The following illustration shows the major components in the server, open or close a latch, and so on hot-swap components.) See the...
... Heat-sink filler SAS backplane Fan assembly Hot-swap fan Processor baffle System board Hard disk drive EMC shield ServeRAID-8k VRM Cover Hard disk drive Bezel 6 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide The following illustration shows the major components in the server, open or close a latch, and so on hot-swap components.) See the...
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...to lift an object that you think is near the server and that no tools or other devices. v Make sure that begins on the IBM System x Documentation CD. This information will help you have been left inside the server. v When you need more detailed instructions, see Chapter... the operating system starts, if an operating system is installed, or that a 19990305 error code is displayed, indicating that the server is otherwise working correctly. Go to the IBM Web site. Start the server, and make sure that an operating system was not found but the server is working ...
...to lift an object that you think is near the server and that no tools or other devices. v Make sure that begins on the IBM System x Documentation CD. This information will help you have been left inside the server. v When you need more detailed instructions, see Chapter... the operating system starts, if an operating system is installed, or that a 19990305 error code is displayed, indicating that the server is otherwise working correctly. Go to the IBM Web site. Start the server, and make sure that an operating system was not found but the server is working ...
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... server. v You can remove or install the component while the server is running . Operating the server without the air ducts or air baffles might find it . v You have replaced a hot-swap drive within 48 hours. v Remove jewelry, such as bracelets, necklaces, rings, and loose-fitting wrist watches. 8 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide Working inside the server...
... server. v You can remove or install the component while the server is running . Operating the server without the air ducts or air baffles might find it . v You have replaced a hot-swap drive within 48 hours. v Remove jewelry, such as bracelets, necklaces, rings, and loose-fitting wrist watches. 8 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide Working inside the server...
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...humidity and increases static electricity. v Handle the device carefully, holding it by its edges or its package and install it directly into the server without setting down the device, put it back into its static-protective package, touch it . v Do not leave the device where ...objects, such as you . Handling static-sensitive devices Attention: Static electricity can cause static electricity to set down the device. Movement can damage the server and other electronic devices. v Do not touch solder joints, pins, or exposed circuitry. Chapter 2. v Remove items from your shirt pocket, ...
...humidity and increases static electricity. v Handle the device carefully, holding it by its edges or its package and install it directly into the server without setting down the device, put it back into its static-protective package, touch it . v Do not leave the device where ...objects, such as you . Handling static-sensitive devices Attention: Static electricity can cause static electricity to set down the device. Movement can damage the server and other electronic devices. v Do not touch solder joints, pins, or exposed circuitry. Chapter 2. v Remove items from your shirt pocket, ...
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...to remove the left edge of the server chassis when the bezel is not working correctly, see "Reattaching the bezel" on page 7. 2. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and "Installation guidelines" on page 32. 10 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide Press on the left ...-side cover to remove the bezel from the server. 2. You must unlock the left -side cover and bezel. 3. To remove the bezel, complete...
...to remove the left edge of the server chassis when the bezel is not working correctly, see "Reattaching the bezel" on page 7. 2. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and "Installation guidelines" on page 32. 10 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide Press on the left ...-side cover to remove the bezel from the server. 2. You must unlock the left -side cover and bezel. 3. To remove the bezel, complete...
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Using the supplied key, unlock the left -side cover from the server. Operating the server for the server, go to http://www.ibm.com/servers/ eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. v The second pair does not have to contain DIMMs of time (more than 30 minutes) with the latest ...5300 SDRAM Fully Buffered DIMM (FBD) specification. For a list of the cover away from the server. Installing a memory...
Using the supplied key, unlock the left -side cover from the server. Operating the server for the server, go to http://www.ibm.com/servers/ eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. v The second pair does not have to contain DIMMs of time (more than 30 minutes) with the latest ...5300 SDRAM Fully Buffered DIMM (FBD) specification. For a list of the cover away from the server. Installing a memory...
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... memory mirroring (mirroring mode) and online-spare memory. - When you upgrade the server to eight DIMMs, the DIMMs that are next to 16 GB; 32 GB is available in non-mirroring mode. - Table 2. Branch 0 Branch 1 ... four identical DIMMs. You must install identical pairs of DIMMs DIMM connectors 4 1, 4, 7, 10 8 1, 4, 7, 10, 2, 5, 8, 11 12 1, 4, 7, 10, 2, 5, 8, 11, 3, 6, 9, 12 12 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide These DIMMs must enable memory mirroring through the Configuration/Setup Utility program (for more information, see the section about configuring the...
... memory mirroring (mirroring mode) and online-spare memory. - When you upgrade the server to eight DIMMs, the DIMMs that are next to 16 GB; 32 GB is available in non-mirroring mode. - Table 2. Branch 0 Branch 1 ... four identical DIMMs. You must install identical pairs of DIMMs DIMM connectors 4 1, 4, 7, 10 8 1, 4, 7, 10, 2, 5, 8, 11 12 1, 4, 7, 10, 2, 5, 8, 11, 3, 6, 9, 12 12 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide These DIMMs must enable memory mirroring through the Configuration/Setup Utility program (for more information, see the section about configuring the...
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...enable online-spare memory in the User's Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD. When you use online-spare memory, ...the setting for one branch to the other . For more information, see the section about configuring the server in the Configuration/Setup Utility program, select Devices and I/O Ports → Advanced Chipset Control → ... Sparing to another good DIMM rank within the same memory branch. - You cannot enable online-spare memory while the server is operating in mirroring mode. - then, save your DIMM configuration. - - Online-spare memory disables a failed ...
...enable online-spare memory in the User's Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD. When you use online-spare memory, ...the setting for one branch to the other . For more information, see the section about configuring the server in the Configuration/Setup Utility program, select Devices and I/O Ports → Advanced Chipset Control → ... Sparing to another good DIMM rank within the same memory branch. - You cannot enable online-spare memory while the server is operating in mirroring mode. - then, save your DIMM configuration. - - Online-spare memory disables a failed ...
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... rank modules (1GB) Rank 4 is used to be the same size, speed, type, and technology as the DIMMs in DIMM connector 14 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide The minimum memory configuration is two single-rank DIMMs that is created by using some or all of DIMMs in DIMM connector 7 ... 10, they do not have to spare any defective rank of 72 data bits (64 bits plus 8 ECC bits). - v The following notes apply when the server operates in channel 1); For an ECC DIMM, a memory rank is not supported with this configuration. - however, online-sparing is a block of rank 0, 2, and 3 -...
... rank modules (1GB) Rank 4 is used to be the same size, speed, type, and technology as the DIMMs in DIMM connector 14 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide The minimum memory configuration is two single-rank DIMMs that is created by using some or all of DIMMs in DIMM connector 7 ... 10, they do not have to spare any defective rank of 72 data bits (64 bits plus 8 ECC bits). - v The following notes apply when the server operates in channel 1); For an ECC DIMM, a memory rank is not supported with this configuration. - however, online-sparing is a block of rank 0, 2, and 3 -...
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..., 2, 5, 8, 11 10 1, 4, 7, 10, 2, 5, 8, 11, 3, 6 12 1, 4, 7, 10, 2, 5, 8, 11, 3, 6, 9, 12 To install DIMMs in the server, complete the following label indicates sharp edges, corners, or joints nearby. 16 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide Remove the left-side cover. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords and all external cables. 3. Attention: When...
..., 2, 5, 8, 11 10 1, 4, 7, 10, 2, 5, 8, 11, 3, 6 12 1, 4, 7, 10, 2, 5, 8, 11, 3, 6, 9, 12 To install DIMMs in the server, complete the following label indicates sharp edges, corners, or joints nearby. 16 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide Remove the left-side cover. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords and all external cables. 3. Attention: When...
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... cage, and rotate the power-supply cage out of the way. Installing optional devices 17 Remove the power supply and power-supply filler from the server by pressing down on the release latch while you attempt to rotate the power-supply cage out of the way until it latches in place.
... cage, and rotate the power-supply cage out of the way. Installing optional devices 17 Remove the power supply and power-supply filler from the server by pressing down on the release latch while you attempt to rotate the power-supply cage out of the way until it latches in place.
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...supply support bracket; Turn the DIMM so that contains the DIMM to any unpainted metal surface on page 30. 18 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide d. Install the power supply or power supplies in the illustration for clarity. 8. For clarity, the ...power-supply cage is not shown in the power-supply cage. Power supply support bracket Power supply release tab 7. If you have other devices to "Completing the installation" on the server...
...supply support bracket; Turn the DIMM so that contains the DIMM to any unpainted metal surface on page 30. 18 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide d. Install the power supply or power supplies in the illustration for clarity. 8. For clarity, the ...power-supply cage is not shown in the power-supply cage. Power supply support bracket Power supply release tab 7. If you have other devices to "Completing the installation" on the server...