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... 8 Working inside the server with the power on the server 39 Turning off the server 40 Chapter 4. Introduction 1 The IBM System x Documentation CD 2 Hardware and software requirements 2 Using the Documentation Browser 3 Notices and statements in this document 4 Features ...SAS or hot-swap SATA RAID 54 Using the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program 55 Using ServeRAID Manager 56 Using the RAID configuration programs 57 Starting the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility program 58 Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility menu choices 58 Creating a RAID array 58 Viewing the ...
... 8 Working inside the server with the power on the server 39 Turning off the server 40 Chapter 4. Introduction 1 The IBM System x Documentation CD 2 Hardware and software requirements 2 Using the Documentation Browser 3 Notices and statements in this document 4 Features ...SAS or hot-swap SATA RAID 54 Using the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program 55 Using ServeRAID Manager 56 Using the RAID configuration programs 57 Starting the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility program 58 Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility menu choices 58 Creating a RAID array 58 Viewing the ...
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... Tower - Height: 218 mm (8.6 in .) - Integrated functions: v Baseboard management controller (Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) 2.0 compliant) v Service microprocessor support for Intel Extended Memory 64 ...25-inch bays. Two PCI-X 2.0 133 MHz/64-bit slots Upgradeable microcode: System BIOS, service microprocessor, BMC, and SAS microcode Power supply: Note: To ...SVGA compatible v ATA-100 single-channel IDE controller (bus mastering) v Vitesse VSC7250 SAS/SATA RAID controller v Mouse connector v Keyboard connector v Serial connector Acoustical noise emissions: v Sound power,...
... Tower - Height: 218 mm (8.6 in .) - Integrated functions: v Baseboard management controller (Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) 2.0 compliant) v Service microprocessor support for Intel Extended Memory 64 ...25-inch bays. Two PCI-X 2.0 133 MHz/64-bit slots Upgradeable microcode: System BIOS, service microprocessor, BMC, and SAS microcode Power supply: Note: To ...SVGA compatible v ATA-100 single-channel IDE controller (bus mastering) v Vitesse VSC7250 SAS/SATA RAID controller v Mouse connector v Keyboard connector v Serial connector Acoustical noise emissions: v Sound power,...
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v See the System x3500 Type 7977 User's Guide on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD for additional information about RAID operation and complete instructions for using ServeRAID Manager. If you handle static-sensitive devices, take precautions to determine whether you install a microprocessor: v For a list of ... Chapter 2. 2. Do not mix dual-core processors and quad-core processors in each socket. For details about how to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/. v The server supports Intel Xeon dual-core or quad-core 1.6 GHz or higher microprocessors in the same server. Squeeze the...
v See the System x3500 Type 7977 User's Guide on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD for additional information about RAID operation and complete instructions for using ServeRAID Manager. If you handle static-sensitive devices, take precautions to determine whether you install a microprocessor: v For a list of ... Chapter 2. 2. Do not mix dual-core processors and quad-core processors in each socket. For details about how to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/. v The server supports Intel Xeon dual-core or quad-core 1.6 GHz or higher microprocessors in the same server. Squeeze the...
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... you add or remove an internal or external device, you have to upgrade the operating system to manage the server remotely, see the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine User's Guide, which comes with...setting up, configuring, and using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD in the User's Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD. Installing optional devices 33 See the documentation that you can operate as a symmetric ... install. The server comes with the RAID adapter for the remaining hinge. Repeat step 2 for information about installing device drivers. Chapter 2. 4.
... you add or remove an internal or external device, you have to upgrade the operating system to manage the server remotely, see the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine User's Guide, which comes with...setting up, configuring, and using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD in the User's Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD. Installing optional devices 33 See the documentation that you can operate as a symmetric ... install. The server comes with the RAID adapter for the remaining hinge. Repeat step 2 for information about installing device drivers. Chapter 2. 4.
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.... - For information about your operating system and adapter. Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility program - For information about ServerGuide features. Select your operating-system CD. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2008 41 c. You will need your language. ServeRAID Manager v Boot Menu program v Broadcom Gigabit... hardware, provide device drivers, and help you can download the latest version from http://www.ibm.com/systems/management/ serverguide/sub.html. b. d. Select your IBM server. View the readme file to : a. e. Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD...
.... - For information about your operating system and adapter. Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility program - For information about ServerGuide features. Select your operating-system CD. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2008 41 c. You will need your language. ServeRAID Manager v Boot Menu program v Broadcom Gigabit... hardware, provide device drivers, and help you can download the latest version from http://www.ibm.com/systems/management/ serverguide/sub.html. b. d. Select your IBM server. View the readme file to : a. e. Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD...
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.... Configuring hot-swap SAS or hot-swap SATA RAID Use the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program or ServeRAID Manager to remotely perform control and management functions over a Serial over LAN capability to configure and manage hot-swap SAS or hot-swap SATA redundant array...54 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide Type connect -ip ip_address -u username -p password. - Using the ServeRAID configuration programs The ServeRAID-8k SAS Controller enables you can also use these programs, see the software documentation that comes with a CD that contains the ServeRAID Manager ...
.... Configuring hot-swap SAS or hot-swap SATA RAID Use the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program or ServeRAID Manager to remotely perform control and management functions over a Serial over LAN capability to configure and manage hot-swap SAS or hot-swap SATA redundant array...54 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide Type connect -ip ip_address -u username -p password. - Using the ServeRAID configuration programs The ServeRAID-8k SAS Controller enables you can also use these programs, see the software documentation that comes with a CD that contains the ServeRAID Manager ...
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...been installed in the same array. v To update the firmware and BIOS code for which you create arrays. Turn on the system board and a ServeRAID-8s controller in an array can have different capacities, but the ServeRAID controllers treat them as if they ...program to the ServeRAID-8s. v SerialSelect Utility Select this choice to create, manage, or delete arrays or to change the RAID configuration and associated devices Starting the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program To start the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program, complete the following tasks: v Configure a redundant ...
...been installed in the same array. v To update the firmware and BIOS code for which you create arrays. Turn on the system board and a ServeRAID-8s controller in an array can have different capacities, but the ServeRAID controllers treat them as if they ...program to the ServeRAID-8s. v SerialSelect Utility Select this choice to create, manage, or delete arrays or to change the RAID configuration and associated devices Starting the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program To start the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program, complete the following tasks: v Configure a redundant ...
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...Manager to configure the RAID controller. Express configuration automatically configures the controller by grouping the first two physical drives in Startable CD mode, you can configure the RAID controller before you can select express configuration or custom configuration. Click Apply; The configuration is also available from the CD-RW/DVD drive. 56 IBM System x3500 Type 7977...: Installation Guide then, insert the CD into an array and creating a RAID level-1 logical drive. If you select custom configuration,...
...Manager to configure the RAID controller. Express configuration automatically configures the controller by grouping the first two physical drives in Startable CD mode, you can configure the RAID controller before you can select express configuration or custom configuration. Click Apply; The configuration is also available from the CD-RW/DVD drive. 56 IBM System x3500 Type 7977...: Installation Guide then, insert the CD into an array and creating a RAID level-1 logical drive. If you select custom configuration,...
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...b. To change IDs for an object, click the object and click Actions. Viewing the configuration You can use the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility program and ServeRAID Manager to designate as described in the right pane. View or change the configuration, click Back. 9. Chapter 4. Click Next. ..." window, from the CD-RW/DVD drive. 11. The configuration is saved in the controller and in the ServeRAID Manager tree, information about RAID controllers and the RAID subsystem (such as arrays, logical drives, hot-spare drives, and physical drives). 7. Click the (Add selected drives...
...b. To change IDs for an object, click the object and click Actions. Viewing the configuration You can use the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility program and ServeRAID Manager to designate as described in the right pane. View or change the configuration, click Back. 9. Chapter 4. Click Next. ..." window, from the CD-RW/DVD drive. 11. The configuration is saved in the controller and in the ServeRAID Manager tree, information about RAID controllers and the RAID subsystem (such as arrays, logical drives, hot-spare drives, and physical drives). 7. Click the (Add selected drives...
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...ServeRAID SAS controllers; From the Main menu, select Create Array. 58 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide v Servers that come with twelve 2.5-inch hot-swap SAS drives also come with different speeds and data rates in your server, supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60. v ... the server. 2. Turn on the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility menu: v Array Configuration Utility Select this choice to configure the controller interface definitions or to highlight it and press Enter. v SerialSelect Utility Select this choice to create, manage, or delete arrays or to format a...
...ServeRAID SAS controllers; From the Main menu, select Create Array. 58 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide v Servers that come with twelve 2.5-inch hot-swap SAS drives also come with different speeds and data rates in your server, supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60. v ... the server. 2. Turn on the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility menu: v Array Configuration Utility Select this choice to configure the controller interface definitions or to highlight it and press Enter. v SerialSelect Utility Select this choice to create, manage, or delete arrays or to format a...
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... you want to configure the installed ServeRAID controller and perform an initial RAID configuration on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD for attached devices. The information in this section. If ServeRAID Manager detects an unconfigured controller and ready drives, the Configuration wizard starts. ...server, you can configure the installed controller before you install the operating system. For information about ServeRAID Manager is on the screen to exit. 7. In the Configuration wizard, you must run ServeRAID Manager as if they all data from the program, press Esc. Select...
... you want to configure the installed ServeRAID controller and perform an initial RAID configuration on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD for attached devices. The information in this section. If ServeRAID Manager detects an unconfigured controller and ready drives, the Configuration wizard starts. ...server, you can configure the installed controller before you install the operating system. For information about ServeRAID Manager is on the screen to exit. 7. In the Configuration wizard, you must run ServeRAID Manager as if they all data from the program, press Esc. Select...
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In the ServeRAID Manager tree, click the controller. 2. Click Next. The "Configuration summary" window opens. 4. From the list of available actions for an object, click the object and click Actions. 60 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide Select the physical drive ...that you want to view information about that you click an object in the right pane. Click Apply; The configuration is saved in the controller and in the ServeRAID Manager tree into an array and creating a RAID...
In the ServeRAID Manager tree, click the controller. 2. Click Next. The "Configuration summary" window opens. 4. From the list of available actions for an object, click the object and click Actions. 60 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide Select the physical drive ...that you want to view information about that you click an object in the right pane. Click Apply; The configuration is saved in the controller and in the ServeRAID Manager tree into an array and creating a RAID...
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... service technician only)," that the hard disk drive is defined (SCSI RAID servers), or the ServerGuide System Partition available. Make sure that only one DVD drive is installed, make sure that the operating-system CD is set as the primary drive. See the ServerGuide Setup and... hard disk. The ServeRAID Manager 1. Make sure that step must be installed. program cannot view all installed drives, or the operating 2. Make sure that setup is complete. 88 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide The ServerGuide program will not start the operating-system CD. the option is ...
... service technician only)," that the hard disk drive is defined (SCSI RAID servers), or the ServerGuide System Partition available. Make sure that only one DVD drive is installed, make sure that the operating-system CD is set as the primary drive. See the ServerGuide Setup and... hard disk. The ServeRAID Manager 1. Make sure that step must be installed. program cannot view all installed drives, or the operating 2. Make sure that setup is complete. 88 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide The ServerGuide program will not start the operating-system CD. the option is ...
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.../Setup Utility program 42 configuring hardware 41 RAID controller 55 connectors on front of server 35 on rear of server 37 controller, configuring Ethernet 61 cover installing 30 removing 11 CPU LED 92 custom configuration, ServeRAID Manager 57 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2008 D danger statements 4 DASD...88 software 89 USB port 89 Ethernet connector 37 controller, configuring 61 high performance modes 61 integrated on system board 61 modes 61 utility, enabling 61 Ethernet connector 37 expansion bays 5 slots 5 express configuration, ServeRAID Manager 56 external cabling 31 F FAN LED 93 fans 5 105
.../Setup Utility program 42 configuring hardware 41 RAID controller 55 connectors on front of server 35 on rear of server 37 controller, configuring Ethernet 61 cover installing 30 removing 11 CPU LED 92 custom configuration, ServeRAID Manager 57 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2008 D danger statements 4 DASD...88 software 89 USB port 89 Ethernet connector 37 controller, configuring 61 high performance modes 61 integrated on system board 61 modes 61 utility, enabling 61 Ethernet connector 37 expansion bays 5 slots 5 express configuration, ServeRAID Manager 56 external cabling 31 F FAN LED 93 fans 5 105
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...port 89 product recycling and disposal 99 R RAID configuration programs 54 recycling and disposal, product 99 redundant array of independent disks (RAID) configuring, hot-swap SAS 54 configuring, ... 93 specifications 5 starting the server 39 statements and notices 4 support, web site 95 system error LED 36 information LED 36 locator LED 35 T telephone numbers 96 TEMP LED 92... using baseboard management controller utility programs 53 Boot Menu program 61 utility program, IBM ServeRAID Configuration 55 utility, Ethernet 61 V video connector 37 viewing the configuration ServeRAID Manager 57 voltage ...
...port 89 product recycling and disposal 99 R RAID configuration programs 54 recycling and disposal, product 99 redundant array of independent disks (RAID) configuring, hot-swap SAS 54 configuring, ... 93 specifications 5 starting the server 39 statements and notices 4 support, web site 95 system error LED 36 information LED 36 locator LED 35 T telephone numbers 96 TEMP LED 92... using baseboard management controller utility programs 53 Boot Menu program 61 utility program, IBM ServeRAID Configuration 55 utility, Ethernet 61 V video connector 37 viewing the configuration ServeRAID Manager 57 voltage ...
User Guide
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...the setup 72 Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility program 72 Starting the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility program 72 Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility menu choices 73 Creating a RAID array 73 Viewing the array configuration 73 Using ServeRAID Manager 73 Configuring the controller 74 Viewing the configuration 75 Updating IBM Director 75 Appendix. Notices 77 ... 82 Taiwanese Class A warning statement 83 Chinese Class A warning statement 83 Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement . . . 83 Index 85 iv IBM System x3500 Type 7977: User's Guide
...the setup 72 Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility program 72 Starting the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility program 72 Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility menu choices 73 Creating a RAID array 73 Viewing the array configuration 73 Using ServeRAID Manager 73 Configuring the controller 74 Viewing the configuration 75 Updating IBM Director 75 Appendix. Notices 77 ... 82 Taiwanese Class A warning statement 83 Chinese Class A warning statement 83 Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement . . . 83 Index 85 iv IBM System x3500 Type 7977: User's Guide
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...drive installed) Note: Full-high devices such as a unit, or "U." Integrated functions: v Baseboard management controller (Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) 2.0 compliant) v Service microprocessor support for Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine v Light path...: v Tower - VGA and SVGA compatible v ATA-100 single-channel IDE controller (bus mastering) v Vitesse VSC7250 SAS/SATA RAID controller v Mouse connector v Keyboard connector v Serial connector Acoustical noise emissions: v Sound power, idle: 5.5 bel declared v Sound....4 in .) - The System x3500 server 3
...drive installed) Note: Full-high devices such as a unit, or "U." Integrated functions: v Baseboard management controller (Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) 2.0 compliant) v Service microprocessor support for Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine v Light path...: v Tower - VGA and SVGA compatible v ATA-100 single-channel IDE controller (bus mastering) v Vitesse VSC7250 SAS/SATA RAID controller v Mouse connector v Keyboard connector v Serial connector Acoustical noise emissions: v Sound power, idle: 5.5 bel declared v Sound....4 in .) - The System x3500 server 3
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...cooling capabilities. v ServeRAID™ support The server supports ServeRAID adapters to two 835-watt hot-swap power supplies. The System x3500 server 5 v Redundant cooling and power capabilities The server supports up to two Intel Xeon dual-core microprocessors. The Remote... to be activated, you must enable this adapter is used with the systems-management software that the baseboard management controller provides. v PCI Express x4 adapter capabilities The server has one of independent disks (RAID) configurations. If the maximum load on nonmaskable interrupt (NMI) Chapter 1....
...cooling capabilities. v ServeRAID™ support The server supports ServeRAID adapters to two 835-watt hot-swap power supplies. The System x3500 server 5 v Redundant cooling and power capabilities The server supports up to two Intel Xeon dual-core microprocessors. The Remote... to be activated, you must enable this adapter is used with the systems-management software that the baseboard management controller provides. v PCI Express x4 adapter capabilities The server has one of independent disks (RAID) configurations. If the maximum load on nonmaskable interrupt (NMI) Chapter 1....
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...IBM System x3500 Type 7977: User's Guide Response time varies; includes serial-number information and replacement part numbers, stored in nonvolatile memory, for easier remote maintenance v Wake on LAN® capability IBM Director With IBM Director, a network administrator can perform the following tasks: v View the hardware configuration of remote systems... v Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) 2.0 v Support for the optional IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter ... menu-driven setup, system configuration, and redundant array of independent disks (RAID) configuration v Built-in...
...IBM System x3500 Type 7977: User's Guide Response time varies; includes serial-number information and replacement part numbers, stored in nonvolatile memory, for easier remote maintenance v Wake on LAN® capability IBM Director With IBM Director, a network administrator can perform the following tasks: v View the hardware configuration of remote systems... v Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) 2.0 v Support for the optional IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter ... menu-driven setup, system configuration, and redundant array of independent disks (RAID) configuration v Built-in...
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...31 To install a hot-swap hard disk drive, complete the following steps: 1. Notes: 1. Installing an IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine An optional IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine can be replaced. The Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine is being accessed. 2. ...system board. If the server is lit continuously, that begins on page v and "Installation guidelines" on page 21. 2. Otherwise, go to "Completing the installation" on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD for additional information about RAID operation and complete instructions for RAID operation using ServeRAID Manager...
...31 To install a hot-swap hard disk drive, complete the following steps: 1. Notes: 1. Installing an IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine An optional IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine can be replaced. The Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine is being accessed. 2. ...system board. If the server is lit continuously, that begins on page v and "Installation guidelines" on page 21. 2. Otherwise, go to "Completing the installation" on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD for additional information about RAID operation and complete instructions for RAID operation using ServeRAID Manager...