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... flow chart on the reverse side of this page. For detailed information about your server at http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/ Yes Use ServerGuide to set up and configuring your server, view the documentation Was the No on...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. server setup completed? Start the server. This server Installation Guide contains information for buying an IBM server. Go to register the server. System x3500 Type 7977...
... flow chart on the reverse side of this page. For detailed information about your server at http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/ Yes Use ServerGuide to set up and configuring your server, view the documentation Was the No on...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. server setup completed? Start the server. This server Installation Guide contains information for buying an IBM server. Go to register the server. System x3500 Type 7977...
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... 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. Using ServeRAID Manager 59 Using the Boot Menu program 61 Enabling the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility program 61 Configuring the... conformance 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
... 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. Using ServeRAID Manager 59 Using the Boot Menu program 61 Enabling the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility program 61 Configuring the... conformance 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
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.... For example, if a caution statement is labeled "Statement 1", translations for that comes with the server or optional device before you install the device. vi IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide This number is labeled with translated versions of the caution or danger statement in the Safety Information document under "Statement 1". Be sure to...
.... For example, if a caution statement is labeled "Statement 1", translations for that comes with the server or optional device before you install the device. vi IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide This number is labeled with translated versions of the caution or danger statement in the Safety Information document under "Statement 1". Be sure to...
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... 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 Do not: v Throw or immerse into water v Heat to more than 100°C (212°F) v Repair or disassemble Dispose of . The battery contains ... not properly used, handled, or disposed of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations. Statement 2: CAUTION: When replacing the lithium battery, use only IBM Part Number 33F8354 or an equivalent type battery recommended by the same manufacturer.
... 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 Do not: v Throw or immerse into water v Heat to more than 100°C (212°F) v Repair or disassemble Dispose of . The battery contains ... not properly used, handled, or disposed of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations. Statement 2: CAUTION: When replacing the lithium battery, use only IBM Part Number 33F8354 or an equivalent type battery recommended by the same manufacturer.
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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 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. Statement 4: ≥ 18 kg (39.7 lb) ≥ 32 kg (70.5 lb) CAUTION: Use safe practices when lifting. The device also might have more than one power cord.
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 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. Statement 4: ≥ 18 kg (39.7 lb) ≥ 32 kg (70.5 lb) CAUTION: Use safe practices when lifting. The device also might have more than one power cord.
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... 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 made periodically to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/. 2. You will need this document. 1. More detailed instructions for installing some optional devices v Solving problems If firmware and documentation updates are...
... 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 made periodically to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/. 2. You will need this document. 1. More detailed instructions for installing some optional devices v Solving problems If firmware and documentation updates are...
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... microprocessor v 32 MB of the manufacturer are on a tag that is attached to the keys. 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/. For a list of supported optional devices for the server in a... number and the telephone number 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.
... microprocessor v 32 MB of the manufacturer are on a tag that is attached to the keys. 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/. For a list of supported optional devices for the server in a... number and the telephone number 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.
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... 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 which is numbered for reference to programs... used in this document: v Note: These notices provide important tips, guidance, or advice. Each statement is on the IBM System x Documentation CD. v Attention: These notices indicate potential damage to the corresponding statement in the multilingual Safety Information document, ...
... 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 which is numbered for reference to programs... used in this document: v Note: These notices provide important tips, guidance, or advice. Each statement is on the IBM System x Documentation CD. v Attention: These notices indicate potential damage to the corresponding statement in the multilingual Safety Information document, ...
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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 Major components of the server Blue on a component indicates touch points,....) 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 Major components of the server Blue on a component indicates touch points,....) 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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... component indicates that come with the left -side cover before you can be hot-swapped, which means that if the server and operating system support hot-swap capability, you remove or install the component. Operating the server without the air ducts or air baffles might damage server components... and heat sink. do not remove the air ducts or air baffles while the server is removed. v Do not allow the server cooling system to overheat. v Remove jewelry, such as bracelets, necklaces, rings, and loose-fitting wrist watches. 8 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide
... component indicates that come with the left -side cover before you can be hot-swapped, which means that if the server and operating system support hot-swap capability, you remove or install the component. Operating the server without the air ducts or air baffles might damage server components... and heat sink. do not remove the air ducts or air baffles while the server is removed. v Do not allow the server cooling system to overheat. v Remove jewelry, such as bracelets, necklaces, rings, and loose-fitting wrist watches. 8 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide
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...left -side cover and bezel. 3. Read the safety information that an operating system was not found but the server is otherwise working correctly, see "Reattaching the bezel" on page 32. 10 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide If the bezel is rotated further than 180°, the break...If the server is not working correctly. Opening 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 begins on page vii and "Installation guidelines" on page...
...left -side cover and bezel. 3. Read the safety information that an operating system was not found but the server is otherwise working correctly, see "Reattaching the bezel" on page 32. 10 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide If the bezel is rotated further than 180°, the break...If the server is not working correctly. Opening 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 begins on page vii and "Installation guidelines" on page...
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...in both branches and all four DIMM connectors (same size, type, speed, and technology). You must span both memory branches will improve system performance. When you upgrade the server to eight DIMMs, the DIMMs that are next to each other (for example, DIMM connector 1 and... 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 following information: - For example, when you install the first four DIMMs, you use memory mirroring, consider the following table shows the DIMM ...
...in both branches and all four DIMM connectors (same size, type, speed, and technology). You must span both memory branches will improve system performance. When you upgrade the server to eight DIMMs, the DIMMs that are next to each other (for example, DIMM connector 1 and... 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 following information: - For example, when you install the first four DIMMs, you use memory mirroring, consider the following table shows the DIMM ...
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... identical single 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 If you must add a second pair of DIMMs. The spare pair of DIMMs can be single-rank or double-rank and must be...
... identical single 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 If you must add a second pair of DIMMs. The spare pair of DIMMs can be single-rank or double-rank and must be...
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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 Remove the left-side cover. Attention: When you handle static-sensitive devices, take precautions to avoid damage from static electricity. Power supply Release...
... 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. Attention: When you handle static-sensitive devices, take precautions to avoid damage from static electricity. Power supply Release...
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... surface on the rear power-supply support bracket; b. Otherwise, go to install or remove, do so now. Open the retaining clip on page 30. 18 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide d. Raise the power-supply cage slightly and press and hold the release tab on the server.
... surface on the rear power-supply support bracket; b. Otherwise, go to install or remove, do so now. Open the retaining clip on page 30. 18 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide d. Raise the power-supply cage slightly and press and hold the release tab on the server.
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Power-supply cage assembly Power-supply cage handle 7. Let the power-supply cage rest on the release latch while you pull out. Remove the power supply and power supply filler from the server by pressing down on the rear power-supply structure support bracket. 8. Power supply Release latch 6. Lift the power-supply cage handle on the edge of the way until it latches in place. Install the transition duct 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 cage assembly Power-supply cage handle 7. Let the power-supply cage rest on the release latch while you pull out. Remove the power supply and power supply filler from the server by pressing down on the rear power-supply structure support bracket. 8. Power supply Release latch 6. Lift the power-supply cage handle on the edge of the way until it latches in place. Install the transition duct 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
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Align the clips on the rear fan assembly with baffle 11. Rear fan assembly with the holes in the illustration. Install the rear fan and fan structure on the rear power-supply support bracket; Slide the assembly toward the power-supply cage until it stops. 22 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide b. then, lower the power-supply structure into position. For clarity, the power-supply cage is not shown in the chassis. Raise the power-supply cage slightly and press and hold the release tab on the chassis: a. Power supply support bracket Power supply release tab 10.
Align the clips on the rear fan assembly with baffle 11. Rear fan assembly with the holes in the illustration. Install the rear fan and fan structure on the rear power-supply support bracket; Slide the assembly toward the power-supply cage until it stops. 22 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide b. then, lower the power-supply structure into position. For clarity, the power-supply cage is not shown in the chassis. Raise the power-supply cage slightly and press and hold the release tab on the chassis: a. Power supply support bracket Power supply release tab 10.
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... hot-swap bays. 4. using drives with twelve hard disk drives. Read the safety information that the hard disk drive is being accessed. 24 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide If the green hard disk drive activity LED is flashing, the drive is operating correctly. v For a list of supported optional ...you install the hard disk drives. The following steps: 1. If the amber hard disk drive status LED for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. v To minimize the possibility of each hot-swap hard disk drive is faulty and must have to turn...
... hot-swap bays. 4. using drives with twelve hard disk drives. Read the safety information that the hard disk drive is being accessed. 24 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide If the green hard disk drive activity LED is flashing, the drive is operating correctly. v For a list of supported optional ...you install the hard disk drives. The following steps: 1. If the amber hard disk drive status LED for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. v To minimize the possibility of each hot-swap hard disk drive is faulty and must have to turn...
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..., see http://www.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us /. Remove the microprocessor air duct from the second microprocessor socket. Do not mix dual-core processors and quad-core processors in each socket. Remove the microprocessor baffle and the protective film from the fan structure. v See the System x3500 Type 7977 User's Guide on...
..., see http://www.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us /. Remove the microprocessor air duct from the second microprocessor socket. Do not mix dual-core processors and quad-core processors in each socket. Remove the microprocessor baffle and the protective film from the fan structure. v See the System x3500 Type 7977 User's Guide on...
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then, remove the microprocessor from the package. then, close the release lever. 26 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide Release the microprocessor retention latch by pressing down ; d. then, close the microprocessor retention latch and lock it to secure the microprocessor. 8. Install the ...
then, remove the microprocessor from the package. then, close the release lever. 26 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide Release the microprocessor retention latch by pressing down ; d. then, close the microprocessor retention latch and lock it to secure the microprocessor. 8. Install the ...