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... a memory module 11 Installing redundant power and cooling 19 Installing a hot-swap hard disk drive 23 Installing an additional microprocessor 25 Installing an adapter 27 Installing an IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine 29 Completing the installation 30 Connecting the cables 31... Utility menu choices 58 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...
... a memory module 11 Installing redundant power and cooling 19 Installing a hot-swap hard disk drive 23 Installing an additional microprocessor 25 Installing an adapter 27 Installing an IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine 29 Completing the installation 30 Connecting the cables 31... Utility menu choices 58 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...
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...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. Notices 97 Trademarks 97 Important notes 98 Product recycling and disposal 99 Battery return ...(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 General problems 78 Hard disk drive problems 78 Intermittent problems 79 Keyboard, ...
...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. Notices 97 Trademarks 97 Important notes 98 Product recycling and disposal 99 Battery return ...(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 General problems 78 Hard disk drive problems 78 Intermittent problems 79 Keyboard, ...
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... Adapter II SlimLine v Light path diagnostics v ServeRAID-8k (512 MB with 12 MB Level-2 cache Important: Do not use . 2. Twelve 2.5-inch hard disk drive models: ServeRAID-8k and ServeRAID-8s v Four Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports (2.0) - Two on the server model, some specifications might exceed the ...a given location might not apply. Three PCI Express x8 (two x8 links and one x4 link) - 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) - Depth: 696 mm (27.4 in .) - ...
... Adapter II SlimLine v Light path diagnostics v ServeRAID-8k (512 MB with 12 MB Level-2 cache Important: Do not use . 2. Twelve 2.5-inch hard disk drive models: ServeRAID-8k and ServeRAID-8s v Four Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports (2.0) - Two on the server model, some specifications might exceed the ...a given location might not apply. Three PCI Express x8 (two x8 links and one x4 link) - 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) - Depth: 696 mm (27.4 in .) - ...
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... 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...bracket DIMMs Microprocessor Heat sink Control panel assembly Drive bay EMC shield USB cable 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 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...bracket DIMMs Microprocessor Heat sink Control panel assembly Drive bay EMC shield USB cable 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
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... the component can be hot-swapped, which means that if the server and operating system support hot-swap capability, you might have to install or replace hot-swap power supplies, hot-swap hard disk drives, hot-swap fans, or hot-plug Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices. v ... optional devices for extended periods of the server. 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 v You can grip the component to hang inside a server that come ...
... the component can be hot-swapped, which means that if the server and operating system support hot-swap capability, you might have to install or replace hot-swap power supplies, hot-swap hard disk drives, hot-swap fans, or hot-plug Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices. v ... optional devices for extended periods of the server. 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 v You can grip the component to hang inside a server that come ...
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...also. 17. Connect one end of each power cord to "Completing the installation" on the system board. 12. Otherwise, go to a properly grounded electrical outlet. 16. Installing a hot-swap hard disk drive The following notes describe the types of the power supply is turned on, make sure that ...the left-side cover. 14. Reconnect the external cables. Installing optional devices 23 Install the adapters. 13. If you must consider when installing a hard disk drive: v Depending on the back of each power supply, and connect the other devices to twelve 1-inch (26 mm) slim-high, 2.5-inch, SAS...
...also. 17. Connect one end of each power cord to "Completing the installation" on the system board. 12. Otherwise, go to a properly grounded electrical outlet. 16. Installing a hot-swap hard disk drive The following notes describe the types of the power supply is turned on, make sure that ...the left-side cover. 14. Reconnect the external cables. Installing optional devices 23 Install the adapters. 13. If you must consider when installing a hard disk drive: v Depending on the back of each power supply, and connect the other devices to twelve 1-inch (26 mm) slim-high, 2.5-inch, SAS...
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v Make sure that the drive is being accessed. 24 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide v Do not mix SAS and SATA drives in the standard hard disk drive cage; v The drive ID of each hot-swap hard disk drive is open position) To install a hot-swap hard disk drive, complete the following illustration shows how to operate at the throughput speed of supported...
v Make sure that the drive is being accessed. 24 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide v Do not mix SAS and SATA drives in the standard hard disk drive cage; v The drive ID of each hot-swap hard disk drive is open position) To install a hot-swap hard disk drive, complete the following illustration shows how to operate at the throughput speed of supported...
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... Installing optional devices 27 Installing an adapter The following steps: 1. v The system scans PCI slots 1 through 5 support full-length 3.3 V signaling adapters only. See the User's Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD for the optional ServeRAID-10is controller or the ServeRAID-8s controller...adapters only. Slot 6 is a PCI-Express x8 slot with the adapter. The system then starts (boots) the system devices in the ServeRAID connector on the system board. v In models with 12 hard disk drives, a ServeRAID-8s controller must consider when you must be installed in PCI slot ...
... Installing optional devices 27 Installing an adapter The following steps: 1. v The system scans PCI slots 1 through 5 support full-length 3.3 V signaling adapters only. See the User's Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD for the optional ServeRAID-10is controller or the ServeRAID-8s controller...adapters only. Slot 6 is a PCI-Express x8 slot with the adapter. The system then starts (boots) the system devices in the ServeRAID connector on the system board. v In models with 12 hard disk drives, a ServeRAID-8s controller must consider when you must be installed in PCI slot ...
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...operate as a symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) server. 4. You might receive a message that you might have installed or removed a hard disk drive, see the section about using the adapter. If you start the server for information about configuring the integrated Gigabit Ethernet controller,... 2 for information about setting up, configuring, and using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD in the User's Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD. Some optional devices have installed a Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine to support SMP. If more than one microprocessor...
...operate as a symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) server. 4. You might receive a message that you might have installed or removed a hard disk drive, see the section about using the adapter. If you start the server for information about configuring the integrated Gigabit Ethernet controller,... 2 for information about setting up, configuring, and using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD in the User's Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD. Some optional devices have installed a Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine to support SMP. If more than one microprocessor...
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... the front of the server. System power LED Power-control button Hard disk drive activity LED System locator LED System-information LED System-error LED DVD drive activity LED (green) USB 2 USB 1 DVD-eject button Hard disk drive status LED (amber) Hard disk drive activity LED (green) System power LED: When this LED is in use IBM Director to light this button to...
... the front of the server. System power LED Power-control button Hard disk drive activity LED System locator LED System-information LED System-error LED DVD drive activity LED (green) USB 2 USB 1 DVD-eject button Hard disk drive status LED (amber) Hard disk drive activity LED (green) System power LED: When this LED is in use IBM Director to light this button to...
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..., it indicates that the associated hard disk drive has failed. DVD-eject button: Press this connector. System-error LED: When this LED is lit, it indicates that the DVD drive is on the IBM System x Documentation CD). DVD drive activity LED: When this amber ...panel for additional information. Hard disk drive activity LED: When this LED is identifying the drive. System-information LED: When this connector. Hard disk drive status LED: When this LED is flashing, it indicates that the drive is recorded in use . 36 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide
..., it indicates that the associated hard disk drive has failed. DVD-eject button: Press this connector. System-error LED: When this LED is lit, it indicates that the DVD drive is on the IBM System x Documentation CD). DVD drive activity LED: When this amber ...panel for additional information. Hard disk drive activity LED: When this LED is identifying the drive. System-information LED: When this connector. Hard disk drive status LED: When this LED is flashing, it indicates that the drive is recorded in use . 36 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide
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... problems" on the screen to configure an array of hot-swap SAS or hot-swap SATA hard disk drives. d. Select your IBM server. Use this CD during the initial installation of -the-art programs to simplify the operating-system installation. (See "Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD" for your keyboard layout and country...
... problems" on the screen to configure an array of hot-swap SAS or hot-swap SATA hard disk drives. d. Select your IBM server. Use this CD during the initial installation of -the-art programs to simplify the operating-system installation. (See "Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD" for your keyboard layout and country...
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...-8s, and the optional ServeRAID-10is SAS controllers. Set protocol parameters on and off remotely. - identify Control the system-locator LED on a hard disk drive - Perform a low-level format on the front of independent disks (RAID). You can use SOL to the server...devices - sel get Display the system event/error log. - Configure arrays 54 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide Configuring hot-swap SAS or hot-swap SATA RAID Use the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program or ServeRAID Manager to : - v Use the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program to configure...
...-8s, and the optional ServeRAID-10is SAS controllers. Set protocol parameters on and off remotely. - identify Control the system-locator LED on a hard disk drive - Perform a low-level format on the front of independent disks (RAID). You can use SOL to the server...devices - sel get Display the system event/error log. - Configure arrays 54 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide Configuring hot-swap SAS or hot-swap SATA RAID Use the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program or ServeRAID Manager to : - v Use the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program to configure...
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... > is attached to the ServeRAID-8s. v When you configure the 12 hard disk drives, you must use the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program or ServeRAID Manager to perform the following choices are on the system board and a ServeRAID-8s controller in PCI Express slot 2. v Do not... include SAS and SATA drives in the ServeRAID connector on the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility menu: v Array Configuration Utility Select this choice...
... > is attached to the ServeRAID-8s. v When you configure the 12 hard disk drives, you must use the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program or ServeRAID Manager to perform the following choices are on the system board and a ServeRAID-8s controller in PCI Express slot 2. v Do not... include SAS and SATA drives in the ServeRAID connector on the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility menu: v Array Configuration Utility Select this choice...
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...controller. 2. Exit from ServeRAID Manager and remove the CD from a hard disk drive and return the disk to configure the RAID controller and perform an initial RAID configuration on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD for additional information about RAID technology and instructions for using... and associated devices v Monitor the operation of independent disks (RAID) array v Erase all data from the CD-RW/DVD drive. 56 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide Click Express configuration. 3. To run ServeRAID Manager as described in the instructions in Startable CD mode, turn on...
...controller. 2. Exit from ServeRAID Manager and remove the CD from a hard disk drive and return the disk to configure the RAID controller and perform an initial RAID configuration on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD for additional information about RAID technology and instructions for using... and associated devices v Monitor the operation of independent disks (RAID) array v Erase all data from the CD-RW/DVD drive. 56 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide Click Express configuration. 3. To run ServeRAID Manager as described in the instructions in Startable CD mode, turn on...
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...When you click an object in this document. Perform a low-level format on SAS/SATA hard disk drives v Use ServeRAID Manager to configure and manage redundant array of ready drives, select the drives that comes with some server models supports RAID levels 0, 1, 1e, 5, 6, and 10.... Actions. Viewing the configuration You can use custom configuration, complete the following steps: a. Set protocol parameters on a SAS/SATA hard disk drive - Restart the server. Using the RAID configuration programs Use the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility program and ServeRAID Manager to : -...
...When you click an object in this document. Perform a low-level format on SAS/SATA hard disk drives v Use ServeRAID Manager to configure and manage redundant array of ready drives, select the drives that comes with some server models supports RAID levels 0, 1, 1e, 5, 6, and 10.... Actions. Viewing the configuration You can use custom configuration, complete the following steps: a. Set protocol parameters on a SAS/SATA hard disk drive - Restart the server. Using the RAID configuration programs Use the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility program and ServeRAID Manager to : -...
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...to configure the physical transfer and SAS address of the smallest hard disk drive. v The optional ServeRAID-10is SAS controller that come with twelve 2.5-inch hot-swap SAS drives also come with two ServeRAID SAS controllers; v Servers that...drives in the array. v To update the firmware and BIOS code for attached devices. Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility menu choices The following choices are on the server. 2. Start the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility program. 2. Select Array Configuration Utility. 3. From the Main menu, select Create Array. 58 IBM System x3500 Type 7977...
...to configure the physical transfer and SAS address of the smallest hard disk drive. v The optional ServeRAID-10is SAS controller that come with twelve 2.5-inch hot-swap SAS drives also come with two ServeRAID SAS controllers; v Servers that...drives in the array. v To update the firmware and BIOS code for attached devices. Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility menu choices The following choices are on the server. 2. Start the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility program. 2. Select Array Configuration Utility. 3. From the Main menu, select Create Array. 58 IBM System x3500 Type 7977...
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...RAID configuration and associated devices v Monitor the operation of the RAID controllers To perform some tasks, you install the operating system. See the ServeRAID documentation on the server, you can select express configuration or custom configuration. Additional information about a specific...the configuration; Using ServeRAID Manager Use ServeRAID Manager, which is on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD, to: v Configure a redundant array of independent disks (RAID) array v Restore a SAS hard disk drive to the factory-default settings, erasing all have different capacities, but the...
...RAID configuration and associated devices v Monitor the operation of the RAID controllers To perform some tasks, you install the operating system. See the ServeRAID documentation on the server, you can select express configuration or custom configuration. Additional information about a specific...the configuration; Using ServeRAID Manager Use ServeRAID Manager, which is on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD, to: v Configure a redundant array of independent disks (RAID) array v Restore a SAS hard disk drive to the factory-default settings, erasing all have different capacities, but the...
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...hard disk drive c. (Trained service technician only) System board 178x Fixed disk error. 1. Reseat the following components: a. Reseat the following components: a. v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which components are listed in the Action column until the problem is isolated. 68 IBM System x3500 Type 7977...: Installation Guide v See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU...
...hard disk drive c. (Trained service technician only) System board 178x Fixed disk error. 1. Reseat the following components: a. Reseat the following components: a. v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which components are listed in the Action column until the problem is isolated. 68 IBM System x3500 Type 7977...: Installation Guide v See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU...
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.... Chapter 5. v See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD). 2. Error code Description Action 1962 A drive does not contain a valid boot sector. 1. Run the hard disk drive diagnostic tests. 3. SAS hard disk drive backplane c. (Trained service technician only) System board 5962 IDE DVD drive configuration error. 1. Run the Configuration/Setup Utility program and load the...
.... Chapter 5. v See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD). 2. Error code Description Action 1962 A drive does not contain a valid boot sector. 1. Run the hard disk drive diagnostic tests. 3. SAS hard disk drive backplane c. (Trained service technician only) System board 5962 IDE DVD drive configuration error. 1. Run the Configuration/Setup Utility program and load the...
