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...affordability. Did the server No start correctly? Go 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 reverse side of this page. Thank you ... Installation Guide contains information for buying an IBM server. Go to http://www.ibm.com/support/mysupport/ to set up and configuring your server at http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/ Yes Use ServerGuide to use. System x3500 Type 7977 Installation Guide Welcome. Your server is ready...
...affordability. Did the server No start correctly? Go 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 reverse side of this page. Thank you ... Installation Guide contains information for buying an IBM server. Go to http://www.ibm.com/support/mysupport/ to set up and configuring your server at http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/ Yes Use ServerGuide to use. System x3500 Type 7977 Installation Guide Welcome. Your server is ready...
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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. Solving problems 63 Diagnostic tools overview 63 POST beep code descriptions 63 POST error codes 64 Troubleshooting tables 77 DVD... 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. Solving problems 63 Diagnostic tools overview 63 POST beep code descriptions 63 POST error codes 64 Troubleshooting tables 77 DVD... 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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vi IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide For example, if a caution statement is labeled "Statement 1", translations for that comes with a number. Important: Each caution and danger statement in this document ... read all caution and danger statements in this document before you perform the procedures. Read any additional safety information that caution statement are in the IBM Safety Information book. This number is labeled with the server or optional device before you install the device. Antes de instalar este producto, lea la...
vi IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide For example, if a caution statement is labeled "Statement 1", translations for that comes with a number. Important: Each caution and danger statement in this document ... read all caution and danger statements in this document before you perform the procedures. Read any additional safety information that caution statement are in the IBM Safety Information book. This number is labeled with the server or optional device before you install the device. Antes de instalar este producto, lea la...
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... by the manufacturer. Statement 2: CAUTION: When replacing the lithium battery, use only IBM Part Number 33F8354 or an equivalent type battery recommended by local ordinances or regulations. If your system has a module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with the same module type made by the same manufacturer. viii IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide
... by the manufacturer. Statement 2: CAUTION: When replacing the lithium battery, use only IBM Part Number 33F8354 or an equivalent type battery recommended by local ordinances or regulations. If your system has a module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with the same module type made by the same manufacturer. viii IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide
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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 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. 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 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. The device also might have more than one power cord.
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...what is not included in the following illustration. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2008 1 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 documentation... that is described in the following steps. Under Product support, click System x. 3. Go to help you can obtain up your IBM® System x3500 Type 7977 server and basic instructions for updates, complete the following table. Note: Changes are available, ...
...what is not included in the following illustration. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2008 1 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 documentation... that is described in the following steps. Under Product support, click System x. 3. Go to help you can obtain up your IBM® System x3500 Type 7977 server and basic instructions for updates, complete the following table. Note: Changes are available, ...
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... the server in a rack, you find information quickly. 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 key serial number and the telephone number of the manufacturer are on a tag that is attached to -Rack Kit. If you plan...
... the server in a rack, you find information quickly. 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 key serial number and the telephone number of the manufacturer are on a tag that is attached to -Rack Kit. If you plan...
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...which damage might help you . v Attention: These notices indicate potential damage to the corresponding statement in which is on the IBM System x Documentation CD. v Caution: These statements indicate situations that can be potentially hazardous to you. A caution statement is placed .... Each statement 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 numbered for reference to programs, devices, or data. Notices and statements in this ...
...which damage might help you . v Attention: These notices indicate potential damage to the corresponding statement in which is on the IBM System x Documentation CD. v Caution: These statements indicate situations that can be potentially hazardous to you. A caution statement is placed .... Each statement 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 numbered for reference to programs, devices, or data. Notices and statements in this ...
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....) 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 ... 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 ...
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...) shield installed in it in the server. v Do not allow the server cooling system to access the inside the server; Leave approximately 50 mm (2.0 in it easier to http://www.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. v For a list of supported optional devices for...not wear cuff links while you work properly. v Remove jewelry, such as bracelets, necklaces, rings, and loose-fitting wrist watches. 8 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide v Orange on a component or an orange label on hot-swap components.) See the instructions for removing or installing a specific ...
...) shield installed in it in the server. v Do not allow the server cooling system to access the inside the server; Leave approximately 50 mm (2.0 in it easier to http://www.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. v For a list of supported optional devices for...not wear cuff links while you work properly. v Remove jewelry, such as bracelets, necklaces, rings, and loose-fitting wrist watches. 8 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide v Orange on a component or an orange label on hot-swap components.) See the instructions for removing or installing a specific ...
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... the Problem Determination and Service Guide for diagnostic information. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and "Installation guidelines" on page 32. 10 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide Start the server, and make sure that the server is otherwise working correctly. Opening the bezel Important: Before you install optional hardware...
... the Problem Determination and Service Guide for diagnostic information. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and "Installation guidelines" on page 32. 10 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide Start the server, and make sure that the server is otherwise working correctly. Opening the bezel Important: Before you install optional hardware...
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... memory configuration is 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 The following information: - However, the DIMMs in the connectors above and below each other within the channels of a branch must enable memory mirroring... each other (for more information, see the section about configuring the server in dual-channel mode. Memory mirroring replicates and stores data on the IBM System x Documentation CD).
... memory configuration is 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 The following information: - However, the DIMMs in the connectors above and below each other within the channels of a branch must enable memory mirroring... each other (for more information, see the section about configuring the server in dual-channel mode. Memory mirroring replicates and stores data on the IBM System x Documentation CD).
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... or block of the chips on a DIMM. however, online-sparing is two single-rank DIMMs that is defined as the DIMMs in DIMM connector 14 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide Branch 0 and branch 1 operate independently. A rank is created by using some or all of 64 bits that are installed in branch 0, DIMM...
... or block of the chips on a DIMM. however, online-sparing is two single-rank DIMMs that is defined as the DIMMs in DIMM connector 14 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide Branch 0 and branch 1 operate independently. A rank is created by using some or all of 64 bits that are installed in branch 0, DIMM...
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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 Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords and all external cables. 3. Attention: When you handle static-sensitive devices...
... 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 Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords and all external cables. 3. Attention: When you handle static-sensitive devices...
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... the DIMM into position. Otherwise, go to "Completing the installation" on each end of the DIMM connector. c. Open the retaining clip on page 30. 18 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide Turn the DIMM so that contains the DIMM to install or remove, do so now.
... the DIMM into position. Otherwise, go to "Completing the installation" on each end of the DIMM connector. c. Open the retaining clip on page 30. 18 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide Turn the DIMM so that contains the DIMM to install or remove, do so now.
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Power-supply cage assembly Power-supply cage handle 7. 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 Lift the power-supply cage handle on the edge of the way until it latches in place. Let the power-supply cage rest on the release latch while you pull out. Power supply Release latch 6. 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 cage assembly Power-supply cage handle 7. 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 Lift the power-supply cage handle on the edge of the way until it latches in place. Let the power-supply cage rest on the release latch while you pull out. Power supply Release latch 6. Remove the power supply and power supply filler from the server by pressing down on the rear power-supply structure support bracket. 8.
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Power supply support bracket Power supply release tab 10. Rear fan assembly with the holes in the illustration. Align the clips 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 Raise the power-supply cage slightly and press and hold the release tab on the rear fan assembly with baffle 11. Install the rear fan and fan structure on the chassis: a. b. For clarity, the power-supply cage is not shown in the chassis. then, lower the power-supply structure into position.
Power supply support bracket Power supply release tab 10. Rear fan assembly with the holes in the illustration. Align the clips 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 Raise the power-supply cage slightly and press and hold the release tab on the rear fan assembly with baffle 11. Install the rear fan and fan structure on the chassis: a. b. For clarity, the power-supply cage is not shown in the chassis. then, lower the power-supply structure into position.
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...drive bays. then, install the hard disk drive into the hot-swap bay. v Inspect the drive tray for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. If the green hard disk drive activity LED is flashing, the drive is correctly installed in the tray... (in the same array. Read the safety information that drive is operating correctly. Make sure that the drive is being accessed. 24 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide v The drive ID of damage to operate at the throughput speed of supported optional devices for signs of the empty hot...
...drive bays. then, install the hard disk drive into the hot-swap bay. v Inspect the drive tray for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. If the green hard disk drive activity LED is flashing, the drive is correctly installed in the tray... (in the same array. Read the safety information that drive is operating correctly. Make sure that the drive is being accessed. 24 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide v The drive ID of damage to operate at the throughput speed of supported optional devices for signs of the empty hot...
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... microprocessor baffle and the protective film from the second microprocessor socket. If you install the operating system. Installing an additional microprocessor The following steps: 1. v See the System x3500 Type 7977 User's Guide on its side; v Read the documentation that begins on page vii and "...Installation guidelines" on page 9. 4. v Some models support dual-core processors and quad-core processors. For a list of these devices, see http://www.ibm.com/servers...
... microprocessor baffle and the protective film from the second microprocessor socket. If you install the operating system. Installing an additional microprocessor The following steps: 1. v See the System x3500 Type 7977 User's Guide on its side; v Read the documentation that begins on page vii and "...Installation guidelines" on page 9. 4. v Some models support dual-core processors and quad-core processors. For a list of these devices, see http://www.ibm.com/servers...
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Microprocessor release lever (fully open (up) position. 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 microprocessor with the thermal grease side down on the server; then, ...
Microprocessor release lever (fully open (up) position. 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 microprocessor with the thermal grease side down on the server; then, ...