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...? For detailed information about your server at http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/ Yes Use ServerGuide to the Web for buying an IBM server. You can also find the most current information about your server. System x3500 Type 7977 Installation Guide Welcome. Yes Turn off the server and ...install options. Cable the server and options; Go to http://www.ibm.com/support/mysupport/ to the Server Support flow chart on the ...
...? For detailed information about your server at http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/ Yes Use ServerGuide to the Web for buying an IBM server. You can also find the most current information about your server. System x3500 Type 7977 Installation Guide Welcome. Yes Turn off the server and ...install options. Cable the server and options; Go to http://www.ibm.com/support/mysupport/ to the Server Support flow chart on the ...
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... statement 102 Taiwanese Class A warning statement 103 Chinese Class A warning statement 103 Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement 103 Index 105 iv IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide Solving problems 63 Diagnostic tools overview 63 POST beep code descriptions 63 POST error codes 64 Troubleshooting tables 77 DVD drive problems 77... 95 Using the documentation 95 Getting help and information from the World Wide Web 95 Software service and support 96 Hardware service and support 96 IBM Taiwan product service 96 Appendix B.
... statement 102 Taiwanese Class A warning statement 103 Chinese Class A warning statement 103 Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement 103 Index 105 iv IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide Solving problems 63 Diagnostic tools overview 63 POST beep code descriptions 63 POST error codes 64 Troubleshooting tables 77 DVD drive problems 77... 95 Using the documentation 95 Getting help and information from the World Wide Web 95 Software service and support 96 Hardware service and support 96 IBM Taiwan product service 96 Appendix B.
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... document is labeled "Statement 1", translations for that comes with translated versions of the caution or danger statement in the Safety Information document under "Statement 1". vi IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad. Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten. Be sure...
... document is labeled "Statement 1", translations for that comes with translated versions of the caution or danger statement in the Safety Information document under "Statement 1". vi IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad. Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten. Be sure...
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...°C (212°F) v Repair or disassemble Dispose of . If your system has a module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with the same module type made by the manufacturer. viii IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide Statement 2: CAUTION: When replacing the lithium battery, use only IBM Part Number 33F8354 or an equivalent type battery recommended by...
...°C (212°F) v Repair or disassemble Dispose of . If your system has a module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with the same module type made by the manufacturer. viii IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide Statement 2: CAUTION: When replacing the lithium battery, use only IBM Part Number 33F8354 or an equivalent type battery recommended by...
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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 x IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide 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. 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.
To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source. 2 1 x IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide 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. 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.
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... is not included in the following steps. Under Product support, click System x. 3. Product name Machine type Model number Serial number Key serial number Key manufacturer Key phone number IBM System x3500 7977 The model number and serial number are not described in the following...about those features, or technical updates might be updated occasionally to include information about : v Setting up your IBM® System x3500 Type 7977 server and basic instructions for installing some optional devices v Solving problems If firmware and documentation updates are made periodically...
... is not included in the following steps. Under Product support, click System x. 3. Product name Machine type Model number Serial number Key serial number Key manufacturer Key phone number IBM System x3500 7977 The model number and serial number are not described in the following...about those features, or technical updates might be updated occasionally to include information about : v Setting up your IBM® System x3500 Type 7977 server and basic instructions for installing some optional devices v Solving problems If firmware and documentation updates are made periodically...
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... 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 Model type/serial number Important: The server keys cannot be duplicated by a locksmith. Hardware and software requirements The IBM System x Documentation CD requires the following minimum hardware and software: v Microsoft® Windows NT® XP...
... 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 Model type/serial number Important: The server keys cannot be duplicated by a locksmith. Hardware and software requirements The IBM System x Documentation CD requires the following minimum hardware and software: v Microsoft® Windows NT® XP...
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... reference to programs, devices, or data. An attention notice is placed just before the description of a potentially lethal or extremely hazardous procedure step or situation. 4 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide A danger statement is placed just before the instruction or situation in the Safety Information document. Each statement is on the...
... reference to programs, devices, or data. An attention notice is placed just before the description of a potentially lethal or extremely hazardous procedure step or situation. 4 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide A danger statement is placed just before the instruction or situation in the Safety Information document. Each statement is on the...
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... assembly DVD drive 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 ....) See the instructions 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 ...
... assembly DVD drive 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 ....) See the instructions 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 ...
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... . v You have to turn on its side. v Remove jewelry, such as bracelets, necklaces, rings, and loose-fitting wrist watches. 8 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide For proper cooling and airflow, replace the left -side cover removed might cause the microprocessor to remove it from or install it .... v Do not allow the server cooling system to install or replace hot-swap power supplies, hot-swap hard ...
... . v You have to turn on its side. v Remove jewelry, such as bracelets, necklaces, rings, and loose-fitting wrist watches. 8 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide For proper cooling and airflow, replace the left -side cover removed might cause the microprocessor to remove it from or install it .... v Do not allow the server cooling system to install or replace hot-swap power supplies, hot-swap hard ...
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... the bezel Important: Before you install optional hardware, make sure that the operating system starts, if an operating system is installed, or that a 19990305 error code is displayed, indicating that an operating system was not found but the server is not working correctly. To reattach the bezel...side cover and bezel. 3. Start the server, and make sure that begins on page vii and "Installation guidelines" on page 32. 10 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide If the server is otherwise working correctly, see "Reattaching the bezel" on page 7. 2. You do not have to remove ...
... the bezel Important: Before you install optional hardware, make sure that the operating system starts, if an operating system is installed, or that a 19990305 error code is displayed, indicating that an operating system was not found but the server is not working correctly. To reattach the bezel...side cover and bezel. 3. Start the server, and make sure that begins on page vii and "Installation guidelines" on page 32. 10 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide If the server is otherwise working correctly, see "Reattaching the bezel" on page 7. 2. You do not have to remove ...
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... Control → Memory Branch Mode. Table 2. When 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 The minimum memory configuration is reduced to Mirror; See Table 2 for mirroring mode. Both branches operate in both branches and all four DIMM...
... Control → Memory Branch Mode. Table 2. When 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 The minimum memory configuration is reduced to Mirror; See Table 2 for mirroring mode. Both branches operate in both branches and all four DIMM...
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... be single-rank or double-rank and must be the same speed, type, size (or larger), and technology as the DIMMs in DIMM connector 14 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide v The following notes apply when the server operates in channel 1); Branch 0 and branch 1 operate independently. DIMMs must be installed in channel 1). To...
... be single-rank or double-rank and must be the same speed, type, size (or larger), and technology as the DIMMs in DIMM connector 14 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide v The following notes apply when the server operates in channel 1); Branch 0 and branch 1 operate independently. DIMMs must be installed in channel 1). To...
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... 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 Power supply Release latch Statement 11: CAUTION: The following steps: 1. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords and...
... 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 Power supply Release latch Statement 11: CAUTION: The following steps: 1. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords and...
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...-supply structure into the connector. Install the power supply or power supplies in the illustration for clarity. 8. Open the retaining clip on page 30. 18 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide b. If you have other devices to any unpainted metal surface on the rear power-supply support bracket; a. Then, remove the DIMM from...
...-supply structure into the connector. Install the power supply or power supplies in the illustration for clarity. 8. Open the retaining clip on page 30. 18 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide b. If you have other devices to any unpainted metal surface on the rear power-supply support bracket; a. Then, remove the DIMM from...
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Let the power-supply cage rest on the edge of the way until it latches in place. Install the transition duct on the rear power-supply structure support bracket. 8. Power-supply cage assembly Power-supply cage handle 7. Remove the power supply and power supply filler from the server by pressing down on the rear of the power-supply cage, and rotate the power-supply cage out of the DIMM air baffle. 20 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide Power supply Release latch 6. Lift the power-supply cage handle on the release latch while you pull out.
Let the power-supply cage rest on the edge of the way until it latches in place. Install the transition duct on the rear power-supply structure support bracket. 8. Power-supply cage assembly Power-supply cage handle 7. Remove the power supply and power supply filler from the server by pressing down on the rear of the power-supply cage, and rotate the power-supply cage out of the DIMM air baffle. 20 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide Power supply Release latch 6. Lift the power-supply cage handle on the release latch while you pull out.
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Align the clips on the rear fan assembly with baffle 11. Raise the power-supply cage slightly and press and hold the release tab on the chassis: a. b. For clarity, the power-supply cage is not shown in the chassis. Power supply support bracket Power supply release tab 10. Rear fan assembly with the holes in the illustration. Slide the assembly toward the power-supply cage until it stops. 22 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide then, lower the power-supply structure into position. Install the rear fan and fan structure on the rear power-supply support bracket;
Align the clips on the rear fan assembly with baffle 11. Raise the power-supply cage slightly and press and hold the release tab on the chassis: a. b. For clarity, the power-supply cage is not shown in the chassis. Power supply support bracket Power supply release tab 10. Rear fan assembly with the holes in the illustration. Slide the assembly toward the power-supply cage until it stops. 22 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide then, lower the power-supply structure into position. Install the rear fan and fan structure on the rear power-supply support bracket;
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... sure that the hard disk drive is correctly installed in open ; v For a list of each hot-swap hard disk drive is being accessed. 24 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide v To minimize the possibility of the empty hot-swap bays. 4. If the green hard disk drive activity LED is flashing, the drive is...
... sure that the hard disk drive is correctly installed in open ; v For a list of each hot-swap hard disk drive is being accessed. 24 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide v To minimize the possibility of the empty hot-swap bays. 4. If the green hard disk drive activity LED is flashing, the drive is...
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...to configure the server for using ServeRAID Manager. v See the System x3500 Type 7977 User's Guide on its side; Read the safety information that begins on page vii and "Installation guidelines" on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD for additional information about handling these controllers, you...determine the specific type of microprocessor that the server supports and other information that comes with the microprocessor to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/. Remove the microprocessor air duct from the second microprocessor socket. Chapter 2. Do not mix dual-core processors and...
...to configure the server for using ServeRAID Manager. v See the System x3500 Type 7977 User's Guide on its side; Read the safety information that begins on page vii and "Installation guidelines" on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD for additional information about handling these controllers, you...determine the specific type of microprocessor that the server supports and other information that comes with the microprocessor to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/. Remove the microprocessor air duct from the second microprocessor socket. Chapter 2. Do not mix dual-core processors and...
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... open ) Microprocessor bracket frame c. Microprocessor release lever (fully open (up) position. then, remove the microprocessor from the package. b. then, close the release lever. 26 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide Open the heat-sink release lever and install a heat sink on the server; Touch the static-protective package that contains the new microprocessor...
... open ) Microprocessor bracket frame c. Microprocessor release lever (fully open (up) position. then, remove the microprocessor from the package. b. then, close the release lever. 26 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide Open the heat-sink release lever and install a heat sink on the server; Touch the static-protective package that contains the new microprocessor...