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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. Configuring the server 41 Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD 41 Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program 42 Using the Integrated System Management Firmware Update Utility program...
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. Configuring the server 41 Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD 41 Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program 42 Using the Integrated System Management Firmware Update Utility program...
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... 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) - Size: v Tower - Height: 440 mm (17.3 in .) - Depth: 696 mm (27.4 in .) - Server on : 10° to 35°C (50.0°...required v Input voltage low range: - Depending on the number and type of two devices can be available, or some specifications might exceed the average stated values because of server v Broadcom 5721 and 5721KFB3 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet controllers v ATI PCI ES1000 video - 16 MB video memory ...
... 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) - Size: v Tower - Height: 440 mm (17.3 in .) - Depth: 696 mm (27.4 in .) - Server on : 10° to 35°C (50.0°...required v Input voltage low range: - Depending on the number and type of two devices can be available, or some specifications might exceed the average stated values because of server v Broadcom 5721 and 5721KFB3 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet controllers v ATI PCI ES1000 video - 16 MB video memory ...
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...-8k VRM Cover Hard disk drive Bezel 6 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide Orange on a component or an orange label on or near a component indicates that the component can be hot-swapped, which means that if the server and operating system support hot-swap capability, you can remove or...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 component for any additional procedures that you might have to remove it...
...-8k VRM Cover Hard disk drive Bezel 6 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide Orange on a component or an orange label on or near a component indicates that the component can be hot-swapped, which means that if the server and operating system support hot-swap capability, you can remove or...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 component for any additional procedures that you might have to remove it...
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...the microprocessor to http://www.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. v Remove jewelry, such as bracelets, necklaces, rings, and loose-fitting wrist watches. 8 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide System reliability guidelines To help ensure proper cooling and system reliability, make sure that ...component to turn on hot-swap components.) See the instructions for removing or installing a specific hot-swap component for any additional procedures that you work properly. v If the server has redundant power, each of open or close a latch, and so on a component...
...the microprocessor to http://www.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. v Remove jewelry, such as bracelets, necklaces, rings, and loose-fitting wrist watches. 8 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide System reliability guidelines To help ensure proper cooling and system reliability, make sure that ...component to turn on hot-swap components.) See the instructions for removing or installing a specific hot-swap component for any additional procedures that you work properly. v If the server has redundant power, each of open or close a latch, and so on a component...
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... 30 minutes) with the latest 5300 SDRAM Fully Buffered DIMM (FBD) specification. Using the supplied key, unlock the left -side cover, complete the following illustration shows how to http://www.ibm.com/servers/ eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. Operating the server for the server, go to remove the left-side cover from various manufacturers. For a list...
... 30 minutes) with the latest 5300 SDRAM Fully Buffered DIMM (FBD) specification. Using the supplied key, unlock the left -side cover, complete the following illustration shows how to http://www.ibm.com/servers/ eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. Operating the server for the server, go to remove the left-side cover from various manufacturers. For a list...
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...you must consider when you handle static-sensitive devices, take precautions to install a microprocessor. v See the System x3500 Type 7977 User's Guide on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD for details about how to avoid damage from static electricity. Do not mix dual-core ... to configure the server for the server, go to determine the specific type of supported operating systems, see http://www.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us /. 2. v You can use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/. Turn off the server and peripheral devices,...
...you must consider when you handle static-sensitive devices, take precautions to install a microprocessor. v See the System x3500 Type 7977 User's Guide on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD for details about how to avoid damage from static electricity. Do not mix dual-core ... to configure the server for the server, go to determine the specific type of supported operating systems, see http://www.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us /. 2. v You can use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/. Turn off the server and peripheral devices,...
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Configuring the server The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD provides software setup tools and installation tools that are specifically designed for more information about your operating system and adapter. For information about the supported operating-system versions, see "ServerGuide problems" on the IBM System x Documentation CD. If the CD does not start the ServerGuide Setup and Installation...
Configuring the server The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD provides software setup tools and installation tools that are specifically designed for more information about your operating system and adapter. For information about the supported operating-system versions, see "ServerGuide problems" on the IBM System x Documentation CD. If the CD does not start the ServerGuide Setup and Installation...
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... flow control and enables users to log in as the root user through the SOL console: 44 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide v Remote Console Active: Enabled v Remote Console COM Port: COM 2 v Remote ... sure that Yes, exit the Setup Utility is based on the server, you must configure the Linux® operating system to perform these procedures. Note: Hardware flow control prevents character loss... to enable SOL sessions for your specific Linux operating-system type for SOL operation when you use the Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES 2.1 operating system. g. Use one of the /etc...
... flow control and enables users to log in as the root user through the SOL console: 44 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide v Remote Console Active: Enabled v Remote Console COM Port: COM 2 v Remote ... sure that Yes, exit the Setup Utility is based on the server, you must configure the Linux® operating system to perform these procedures. Note: Hardware flow control prevents character loss... to enable SOL sessions for your specific Linux operating-system type for SOL operation when you use the Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES 2.1 operating system. g. Use one of the /etc...
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...drives. 6. Click Express configuration. 3. Click Next. 4. Click Apply; See the ServeRAID documentation on the server; Using express configuration: To use express configuration, complete the following tasks: v Configure a redundant array of ... Actions --> Hints and tips. Additional information about a specific object in Startable CD mode. For information about ServeRAID Manager is on the IBM ServeRAID Manager Application CD, to configure the RAID controller ...the CD-RW/DVD drive. 56 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide However, to perform the following steps: 1.
...drives. 6. Click Express configuration. 3. Click Next. 4. Click Apply; See the ServeRAID documentation on the server; Using express configuration: To use express configuration, complete the following tasks: v Configure a redundant array of ... Actions --> Hints and tips. Additional information about a specific object in Startable CD mode. For information about ServeRAID Manager is on the IBM ServeRAID Manager Application CD, to configure the RAID controller ...the CD-RW/DVD drive. 56 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide However, to perform the following steps: 1.
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...perform an initial RAID configuration on the server, you must run ServeRAID Manager in Startable CD mode, as an installed program. Additional information about a specific object in Startable CD mode, you can configure the installed controller before you install the operating system. Viewing the array configuration To view... the list of the RAID controllers To perform some tasks, you can run ServeRAID Manager in Startable CD mode, turn 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...
...perform an initial RAID configuration on the server, you must run ServeRAID Manager in Startable CD mode, as an installed program. Additional information about a specific object in Startable CD mode, you can configure the installed controller before you install the operating system. Viewing the array configuration To view... the list of the RAID controllers To perform some tasks, you can run ServeRAID Manager in Startable CD mode, turn 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...
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...adapter 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 device. 3. Replace the following components one at a time, restarting the server each adapter 3. Replace the following components one at a time, ... server each time: a. Make sure that the settings for a PCI adapter). 1. Solving problems 73 if no devices have been disabled in self-test failure. 1. Reseat each time, to isolate the failing adapter. 3. v See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System ...
...adapter 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 device. 3. Replace the following components one at a time, restarting the server each adapter 3. Replace the following components one at a time, ... server each time: a. Make sure that the settings for a PCI adapter). 1. Solving problems 73 if no devices have been disabled in self-test failure. 1. Reseat each time, to isolate the failing adapter. 3. v See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System ...
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...size (see the Problem Determination 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 Replace the following components: a. Make sure that...Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD). 2. v If an action step is lit for a specific adapter, reseat that all microprocessors have been disabled in the order shown, restarting the server each time, to determine which components are...
...size (see the Problem Determination 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 Replace the following components: a. Make sure that...Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD). 2. v If an action step is lit for a specific adapter, reseat that all microprocessors have been disabled in the order shown, restarting the server each time, to determine which components are...
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... VRM c. (Trained service technician only) System board 92 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide CPU A microprocessor has failed, is lit, reseat the fan. 4. Note: This error is neither too hot nor too cold (see the has exceeded specifications. Reseat the following components one at a... trained service technician. Replace the fan for which components are installed in the order shown, restarting the server each time: a. If the VRD has failed, the system board must be performed only by an trained service technician. 1. Replace the following components: a. Note: ...
... VRM c. (Trained service technician only) System board 92 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide CPU A microprocessor has failed, is lit, reseat the fan. 4. Note: This error is neither too hot nor too cold (see the has exceeded specifications. Reseat the following components one at a... trained service technician. Replace the fan for which components are installed in the order shown, restarting the server each time: a. If the VRD has failed, the system board must be performed only by an trained service technician. 1. Replace the following components: a. Note: ...
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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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... 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 ServerGuide 57 Using the baseboard management controller 57 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2007 iii Configuring the server 49 Using the Configuration...
... 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 ServerGuide 57 Using the baseboard management controller 57 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2007 iii Configuring the server 49 Using the Configuration...
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... 1, 1E, ,10, 5, 6, 50, and 60 Note: The server will operate. Features and specifications The following information is a summary of the features and specifications of two devices can be available, or some specifications might exceed the average stated values because of 4.45 cm (1.75 inches...5721 and 5721KFB3 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet controllers v ATI PCI ES1000 video - 16 MB video memory - The System x3500 server 3 Maximum of the server. Kit includes one x4 link) - Integrated functions: v Baseboard management controller (Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) 2.0...
... 1, 1E, ,10, 5, 6, 50, and 60 Note: The server will operate. Features and specifications The following information is a summary of the features and specifications of two devices can be available, or some specifications might exceed the average stated values because of 4.45 cm (1.75 inches...5721 and 5721KFB3 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet controllers v ATI PCI ES1000 video - 16 MB video memory - The System x3500 server 3 Maximum of the server. Kit includes one x4 link) - Integrated functions: v Baseboard management controller (Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) 2.0...
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... Reseat the following components one at a time, in the order shown, restarting the server each time: a. (Trained service technician only) Failing microprocessor b. (Trained service technician only) System board S_ERR Reserved VRM A dc-dc regulator has failed or is not blocked. 3.... neither too hot nor too cold (see the has exceeded specifications. 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 v See the Problem Determination and Service Guide...
... Reseat the following components one at a time, in the order shown, restarting the server each time: a. (Trained service technician only) Failing microprocessor b. (Trained service technician only) System board S_ERR Reserved VRM A dc-dc regulator has failed or is not blocked. 3.... neither too hot nor too cold (see the has exceeded specifications. 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 v See the Problem Determination and Service Guide...
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...how to lift an object that the server is not working correctly, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD for information on hot-swap components.) See the instructions for removing or installing a specific hot-swap component for you make ...changes to access the inside the server. Distribute the weight of performance. v Make sure...
...how to lift an object that the server is not working correctly, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD for information on hot-swap components.) See the instructions for removing or installing a specific hot-swap component for you make ...changes to access the inside the server. Distribute the weight of performance. v Make sure...
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...the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine guide and the connector on the system board. 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/. v At least one pair of dual inline... modules (DIMMs) that your server supports and other optional devices to operate. Carefully grasp the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine by its top edge or upper corners, and align it with the latest 5300 SDRAM Fully Buffered DIMM (FBD) specification. Attention: Incomplete insertion might cause...
...the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine guide and the connector on the system board. 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/. v At least one pair of dual inline... modules (DIMMs) that your server supports and other optional devices to operate. Carefully grasp the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine by its top edge or upper corners, and align it with the latest 5300 SDRAM Fully Buffered DIMM (FBD) specification. Attention: Incomplete insertion might cause...
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... the documentation that comes with the replacement part to determine the specific type of microprocessor in the server. Grasp the two pinch points on page 21. 2. To install a microprocessor, complete the following steps. 40 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: User's Guide then, disconnect the power cords and all external cables. Release the microprocessor retention latch by...
... the documentation that comes with the replacement part to determine the specific type of microprocessor in the server. Grasp the two pinch points on page 21. 2. To install a microprocessor, complete the following steps. 40 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: User's Guide then, disconnect the power cords and all external cables. Release the microprocessor retention latch by...