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... bezel 32 Updating the server configuration 33 Chapter 3. 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 and specifications 5 Major components of the server 6 Chapter 2. Installing optional devices 7 Installation guidelines 7 System reliability guidelines 8 Working inside the server with the power on the server 39 Turning off...
... bezel 32 Updating the server configuration 33 Chapter 3. 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 and specifications 5 Major components of the server 6 Chapter 2. Installing optional devices 7 Installation guidelines 7 System reliability guidelines 8 Working inside the server with the power on the server 39 Turning off...
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... to 140.4°F); Maximum: 240 V ac v Approximate input kilovolt-amperes (kVA): - Table 1. 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) - Width: 424 mm (16.7 in .) ... v ServeRAID-8k (512 MB with 12 MB Level-2 cache Important: Do not use . 2. Features and specifications The following information is a summary of the features and specifications of server v Broadcom 5721 and 5721KFB3 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet controllers v ATI PCI ES1000 video - 16 MB video...
... to 140.4°F); Maximum: 240 V ac v Approximate input kilovolt-amperes (kVA): - Table 1. 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) - Width: 424 mm (16.7 in .) ... v ServeRAID-8k (512 MB with 12 MB Level-2 cache Important: Do not use . 2. Features and specifications The following information is a summary of the features and specifications of server v Broadcom 5721 and 5721KFB3 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet controllers v ATI PCI ES1000 video - 16 MB video...
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... 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, where you can also indicate touch points on . The following illustration shows the major components in the server, open or close a latch, and so on hot-swap components.) See the instructions for removing or installing a specific...
... 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, where you can also indicate touch points on . The following illustration shows the major components in the server, open or close a latch, and so on hot-swap components.) See the instructions for removing or installing a specific...
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... indicate touch points on and the cover is turned on hot-swap components.) See the instructions for removing or installing a specific hot-swap component for the server, go to remove it from or install it . v Orange on a component or an orange label on or near... hot-swap capability, you can remove or install the component while the server is running . v Remove jewelry, such as bracelets, necklaces, rings, and loose-fitting wrist watches. 8 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide Working inside the server with the left -side cover before you work properly. v There is ...
... indicate touch points on and the cover is turned on hot-swap components.) See the instructions for removing or installing a specific hot-swap component for the server, go to remove it from or install it . v Orange on a component or an orange label on or near... hot-swap capability, you can remove or install the component while the server is running . v Remove jewelry, such as bracelets, necklaces, rings, and loose-fitting wrist watches. 8 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide Working inside the server with the left -side cover before you work properly. v There is ...
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... with the latest 5300 SDRAM Fully Buffered DIMM (FBD) specification. Attention: For proper cooling and airflow, replace the cover before you install additional DIMMs, be the same size and type. Operating the server for the server, go to remove the left-side cover from various manufacturers...inline memory modules (DIMMs) that the server supports and other information that begins on page vii and the guidelines in a non-mirroring mode. Removing the left-side cover The following illustration shows how to http://www.ibm.com/servers/ eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. Cover release...
... with the latest 5300 SDRAM Fully Buffered DIMM (FBD) specification. Attention: For proper cooling and airflow, replace the cover before you install additional DIMMs, be the same size and type. Operating the server for the server, go to remove the left-side cover from various manufacturers...inline memory modules (DIMMs) that the server supports and other information that begins on page vii and the guidelines in a non-mirroring mode. Removing the left-side cover The following illustration shows how to http://www.ibm.com/servers/ eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. Cover release...
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v See the System x3500 Type 7977 User's Guide on page 7. 2. Install all dual-core or all external cables. 3. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords and all quad-core processors in the server. Remove the microprocessor baffle and the protective film ... you install the operating system. 2. To download the most current level of microprocessor in the server. For details about how to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/. Chapter 2. See the ServeRAID™ documentation on page 9. 4. If you plan to determine the specific type of BIOS code ...
v See the System x3500 Type 7977 User's Guide on page 7. 2. Install all dual-core or all external cables. 3. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords and all quad-core processors in the server. Remove the microprocessor baffle and the protective film ... you install the operating system. 2. To download the most current level of microprocessor in the server. For details about how to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/. Chapter 2. See the ServeRAID™ documentation on page 9. 4. If you plan to determine the specific type of BIOS code ...
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... adapter. Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility program - Select your language. Configuring the server The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD provides software setup tools and installation tools that are specifically designed for more information about using these programs, see "ServerGuide problems" on the IBM System x Documentation CD. For information about ServerGuide features. If the ServerGuide Setup...
... adapter. Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility program - Select your language. Configuring the server The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD provides software setup tools and installation tools that are specifically designed for more information about using these programs, see "ServerGuide problems" on the IBM System x Documentation CD. For information about ServerGuide features. If the ServerGuide Setup...
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... connection. Press Esc twice to the Linux console through the SOL console: 44 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide j. See the documentation for other versions of the /etc/securetty ... to enable SOL sessions for your specific Linux operating-system type for SOL operation when you must configure the Linux® operating system to perform these procedures. Linux configuration... sure that Yes, exit the Setup Utility is based on the server, you use a Linux operating system. 1. Add the following steps to configure the general Linux parameters for information and instructions...
... connection. Press Esc twice to the Linux console through the SOL console: 44 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide j. See the documentation for other versions of the /etc/securetty ... to enable SOL sessions for your specific Linux operating-system type for SOL operation when you must configure the Linux® operating system to perform these procedures. Linux configuration... sure that Yes, exit the Setup Utility is based on the server, you use a Linux operating system. 1. Add the following steps to configure the general Linux parameters for information and instructions...
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...perform the following steps: 1. For information about a specific object in Startable CD mode, turn on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD for using ServeRAID Manager to apply... tree into an array and creating a RAID level-1 logical drive. See the ServeRAID documentation on the server; Click Express configuration. 3. Select a device from a hard disk drive and return the disk to ...ServeRAID Manager, which is also available from the CD-RW/DVD drive. 56 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide If you select custom configuration, you can configure the RAID controller before you ...
...perform the following steps: 1. For information about a specific object in Startable CD mode, turn on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD for using ServeRAID Manager to apply... tree into an array and creating a RAID level-1 logical drive. See the ServeRAID documentation on the server; Click Express configuration. 3. Select a device from a hard disk drive and return the disk to ...ServeRAID Manager, which is also available from the CD-RW/DVD drive. 56 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide If you select custom configuration, you can configure the RAID controller before you ...
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... the IBM ServeRAID Support CD for additional information about a specific object in the ServeRAID Manager tree, select the object and click Actions --> Hints and tips. For information about RAID technology and instructions for attached devices. From the list of available drives, select the drives that you install the operating system. Restart the server. Using...
... the IBM ServeRAID Support CD for additional information about a specific object in the ServeRAID Manager tree, select the object and click Actions --> Hints and tips. For information about RAID technology and instructions for attached devices. From the list of available drives, select the drives that you install the operating system. Restart the server. Using...
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...Utility program are correct. 2. Replace the following components one at a time, in the order shown, restarting the server each time: a. Make sure that the settings for a specific adapter, reseat that no LEDs are lit, reseat each adapter one at a time, in the order shown,...adapter and all other adapters in the Configuration/Setup Utility program are correct. 2. v See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD to isolate the failing adapter. 3. Make sure that step must be performed only by a trained service technician. v ...
...Utility program are correct. 2. Replace the following components one at a time, in the order shown, restarting the server each time: a. Make sure that the settings for a specific adapter, reseat that no LEDs are lit, reseat each adapter one at a time, in the order shown,...adapter and all other adapters in the Configuration/Setup Utility program are correct. 2. v See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD to isolate the failing adapter. 3. Make sure that step must be performed only by a trained service technician. v ...
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...code again (see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD). 2. Replace the following components one at a time, in the order shown, restarting the server each time, to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU... and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD). 3. (Trained service technician only) Reseat microprocessor 2. 4. (Trained service technician only) Replace microprocessor 2. 74 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide v If an action step is lit for a specific adapter, reseat that all microprocessors...
...code again (see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD). 2. Replace the following components one at a time, in the order shown, restarting the server each time, to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU... and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD). 3. (Trained service technician only) Reseat microprocessor 2. 4. (Trained service technician only) Replace microprocessor 2. 74 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide v If an action step is lit for a specific adapter, reseat that all microprocessors...
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... is neither too hot nor too cold (see the has exceeded specifications. Note: This error is preceded by "(Trained service technician only)," that the airflow in the order shown, restarting the server each time: a. Failing VRM b. (Trained service technician only) ...at a time, in the server is missing. Install any missing VRMs. 4. Failing VRM b. (Trained service technician only) Microprocessor associated with the VRM c. (Trained service technician only) System board 92 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide See the BMC log or the system-error log (see "Environment"...
... is neither too hot nor too cold (see the has exceeded specifications. Note: This error is preceded by "(Trained service technician only)," that the airflow in the order shown, restarting the server each time: a. Failing VRM b. (Trained service technician only) ...at a time, in the server is missing. Install any missing VRMs. 4. Failing VRM b. (Trained service technician only) Microprocessor associated with the VRM c. (Trained service technician only) System board 92 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide See the BMC log or the system-error log (see "Environment"...
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... 88 size 5 slots 5 software problems 89 service and support 96 solving problems 63 SP LED 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 temperature 5 ...server 40 turning on the server 39 U United States electronic emission Class A notice 102 United States FCC Class A notice 102 Universal Serial Bus (USB) problems 89 updating the firmware code 53 USB connector 36, 37 using baseboard management controller utility programs 53 Boot Menu program 61 utility program, IBM...
... 88 size 5 slots 5 software problems 89 service and support 96 solving problems 63 SP LED 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 temperature 5 ...server 40 turning on the server 39 U United States electronic emission Class A notice 102 United States FCC Class A notice 102 Universal Serial Bus (USB) problems 89 updating the firmware code 53 USB connector 36, 37 using baseboard management controller utility programs 53 Boot Menu program 61 utility program, IBM...
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...56 Setup and configuration overview 56 Typical operating system installation 57 Installing your server offers 4 Reliability, availability, and serviceability 5 IBM Director 6 The UpdateXpress program 7 Front view 8 Rear view 10 Server power features 11 Turning on 22 Handling static... 21 System reliability guidelines 22 Working inside the server with the power on the server 11 Turning off the server 11 Chapter 2. The System x3500 server 1 Related documentation 1 Notices and statements in this document 2 Features and specifications 3 What your operating system without ...
...56 Setup and configuration overview 56 Typical operating system installation 57 Installing your server offers 4 Reliability, availability, and serviceability 5 IBM Director 6 The UpdateXpress program 7 Front view 8 Rear view 10 Server power features 11 Turning on 22 Handling static... 21 System reliability guidelines 22 Working inside the server with the power on the server 11 Turning off the server 11 Chapter 2. The System x3500 server 1 Related documentation 1 Notices and statements in this document 2 Features and specifications 3 What your operating system without ...
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...240 V ac v Approximate input kilovolt-amperes (kVA): - These levels were measured in vertical increments of room reflections and other nearby noise sources. Chapter 1. The System x3500 server 3 Memory: v Minimum: 1 GB depending on : 10° to 35°C (50.0° to 48 GB v Type: 667 MHz, PC2-5300... kit. Depth: 747 mm (29.4 in .) - Two on the number and type of computers will operate. Minimum: 200 V ac - Features and specifications Microprocessor: v Intel® Xeon™ dual-core or quad-core with battery backup) and ServeRAID-8s SAS Controllers support RAID levels 0, 1, 1E, ,...
...240 V ac v Approximate input kilovolt-amperes (kVA): - These levels were measured in vertical increments of room reflections and other nearby noise sources. Chapter 1. The System x3500 server 3 Memory: v Minimum: 1 GB depending on : 10° to 35°C (50.0° to 48 GB v Type: 667 MHz, PC2-5300... kit. Depth: 747 mm (29.4 in .) - Two on the number and type of computers will operate. Minimum: 200 V ac - Features and specifications Microprocessor: v Intel® Xeon™ dual-core or quad-core with battery backup) and ServeRAID-8s SAS Controllers support RAID levels 0, 1, 1E, ,...
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... Failing VRM b. (Trained service technician only) Microprocessor associated with the VRM c. (Trained service technician only) System board 18 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: User's Guide IBM System x Documentation CD) for a VRM). 2. Find the failing, missing, or mismatched microprocessor by "(Trained service ..., in the order shown, restarting the server each time: a. Make sure that the airflow in "Features and specifications" on the system board. 3. v See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CDto determine which components are ...
... Failing VRM b. (Trained service technician only) Microprocessor associated with the VRM c. (Trained service technician only) System board 18 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: User's Guide IBM System x Documentation CD) for a VRM). 2. Find the failing, missing, or mismatched microprocessor by "(Trained service ..., in the order shown, restarting the server each time: a. Make sure that the airflow in "Features and specifications" on the system board. 3. v See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CDto determine which components are ...
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... removed, make changes to lay the server on the IBM System x Documentation CD for the server, monitor, and other devices. Place removed covers and other objects have an adequate number of the server, you might have to turn off the server to perform before you make sure that no ... instructions for removing or installing a specific hot-swap component for any known issues are addressed and that you think is running. (Orange can stand safely without slipping. - Installing optional devices 21 Start the server, and make sure that the server is near a component indicates that the...
... removed, make changes to lay the server on the IBM System x Documentation CD for the server, monitor, and other devices. Place removed covers and other objects have an adequate number of the server, you might have to turn off the server to perform before you make sure that no ... instructions for removing or installing a specific hot-swap component for any known issues are addressed and that you think is running. (Orange can stand safely without slipping. - Installing optional devices 21 Start the server, and make sure that the server is near a component indicates that the...
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... retainer clip Remote Supervisor II SlimLine adapter support bracket 6. For a list of supported optional devices for the server to "Completing the installation" on the system board. v At least one pair of dual inline memory modules (DIMMs) that you must consider when you...with the latest 5300 SDRAM Fully Buffered DIMM (FBD) specification. Otherwise, go to operate. Installing a memory module The following notes describe the types of DIMMs must be installed for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. Installing optional devices 33 Chapter ...
... retainer clip Remote Supervisor II SlimLine adapter support bracket 6. For a list of supported optional devices for the server to "Completing the installation" on the system board. v At least one pair of dual inline memory modules (DIMMs) that you must consider when you...with the latest 5300 SDRAM Fully Buffered DIMM (FBD) specification. Otherwise, go to operate. Installing a memory module The following notes describe the types of DIMMs must be installed for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. Installing optional devices 33 Chapter ...
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To download the most current level of supported operating systems, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. v You can use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to determine the specific type of the server and set it aside. 4. Grasp the two pinch ...external clock frequencies must update the basic input/output system (BIOS) code in the server. You can cause connection failures between the contacts and the socket. 6. To install a microprocessor, complete the following steps. 40 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: User's Guide Install the microprocessor by pressing ...
To download the most current level of supported operating systems, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. v You can use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to determine the specific type of the server and set it aside. 4. Grasp the two pinch ...external clock frequencies must update the basic input/output system (BIOS) code in the server. You can cause connection failures between the contacts and the socket. 6. To install a microprocessor, complete the following steps. 40 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: User's Guide Install the microprocessor by pressing ...