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.../support/ servers/eserver/support/ xseries/index.html Install applications, such as IBM systems management software and IBM ServeRAID programs The server is based on the reverse side of this page. System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163 Installation Guide Welcome. Thank you for buying an IBM server. Start the server. Yes Turn off the server and install options...
.../support/ servers/eserver/support/ xseries/index.html Install applications, such as IBM systems management software and IBM ServeRAID programs The server is based on the reverse side of this page. System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163 Installation Guide Welcome. Thank you for buying an IBM server. Start the server. Yes Turn off the server and install options...
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IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163 Installation Guide
IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163 Installation Guide
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Third Edition (June 2009) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2009. US Government Users Restricted Rights - Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp. Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in "Notices" on page 61, and the IBM Safety Information, Environmental Notices and User Guide, and the Warranty and Support Information documents on the IBM Documentation CD.
Third Edition (June 2009) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2009. US Government Users Restricted Rights - Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp. Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in "Notices" on page 61, and the IBM Safety Information, Environmental Notices and User Guide, and the Warranty and Support Information documents on the IBM Documentation CD.
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... Installing and using the baseboard management controller utility programs . . . 30 Using the RAID configuration programs 31 Using the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program 31 Using ServeRAID Manager 32 Using the Remote Supervisor Adapter II Web interface 34 Chapter 5. Solving... 18 Completing the installation 20 Connecting the cables 20 Updating the server configuration 20 Chapter 3. Installing options 7 Installation guidelines 7 System reliability guidelines 8 Working inside the server with the power on the server 26 Turning off the server 26 Chapter 4. Contents Safety ...
... Installing and using the baseboard management controller utility programs . . . 30 Using the RAID configuration programs 31 Using the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program 31 Using ServeRAID Manager 32 Using the Remote Supervisor Adapter II Web interface 34 Chapter 5. Solving... 18 Completing the installation 20 Connecting the cables 20 Updating the server configuration 20 Chapter 3. Installing options 7 Installation guidelines 7 System reliability guidelines 8 Working inside the server with the power on the server 26 Turning off the server 26 Chapter 4. Contents Safety ...
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...Getting help and information from the World Wide Web 59 Software service and support 60 Hardware service and support 60 IBM Taiwan product service 60 Notices 61 Trademarks 61 Important notes 62 Particulate contamination 63 Product recycling and disposal 63 Battery...Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement . . . 69 Korean Class A warning statement 69 Index 71 iv IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide Keyboard, mouse, or pointing-device problems 42 Memory problems 44 Microprocessor problems 45 Monitor problems 45 Optional-device problems...
...Getting help and information from the World Wide Web 59 Software service and support 60 Hardware service and support 60 IBM Taiwan product service 60 Notices 61 Trademarks 61 Important notes 62 Particulate contamination 63 Product recycling and disposal 63 Battery...Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement . . . 69 Korean Class A warning statement 69 Index 71 iv IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide Keyboard, mouse, or pointing-device problems 42 Memory problems 44 Microprocessor problems 45 Monitor problems 45 Optional-device problems...
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...228;s säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten. This number is used to read all caution and danger statements in the IBM Safety Information book. Read any additional safety information that caution statement appear in this documentation before you install the device. Be sure to ...if a caution statement begins with a number 1, translations for that comes with a number. Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad. vi IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide Important: All caution and danger statements in the...
...228;s säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten. This number is used to read all caution and danger statements in the IBM Safety Information book. Read any additional safety information that caution statement appear in this documentation before you install the device. Be sure to ...if a caution statement begins with a number 1, translations for that comes with a number. Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad. vi IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide Important: All caution and danger statements in the...
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... in the installation and configuration procedures. First, attach all cables from devices. To Disconnect: 1. Remove signal cables from outlet. 3. v Disconnect the attached power cords, telecommunications systems, networks, and modems before you open the device covers, unless instructed otherwise in the following table when installing, moving, or opening covers on any equipment...
... in the installation and configuration procedures. First, attach all cables from devices. To Disconnect: 1. Remove signal cables from outlet. 3. v Disconnect the attached power cords, telecommunications systems, networks, and modems before you open the device covers, unless instructed otherwise in the following table when installing, moving, or opening covers on any equipment...
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... the covers of . Statement 3: CAUTION: When laser products (such as required by the manufacturer. Note the following : v Do not remove the covers. viii IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide Do not: v Throw or immerse into the beam, do not view directly with the same module type made by the same manufacturer...
... the covers of . Statement 3: CAUTION: When laser products (such as required by the manufacturer. Note the following : v Do not remove the covers. viii IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide Do not: v Throw or immerse into the beam, do not view directly with the same module type made by the same manufacturer...
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Statement 5: ≥ 55 kg (121.2 lb) CAUTION: The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. Statement 4: ≥ 18 kg (39.7 lb) ≥ 32 kg (70.5 lb) CAUTION: Use safe practices when lifting. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source. 2 1 Safety ix The device also might have more than one power cord.
Statement 5: ≥ 55 kg (121.2 lb) CAUTION: The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. Statement 4: ≥ 18 kg (39.7 lb) ≥ 32 kg (70.5 lb) CAUTION: Use safe practices when lifting. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source. 2 1 Safety ix The device also might have more than one power cord.
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Statement 26: CAUTION: Do not place any component that has the following label attached. Statement 27: CAUTION: Hazardous moving parts are no serviceable parts inside any object on a power supply or any part that has this label attached. x IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present inside these parts, contact a service technician. If you suspect a problem with one of rack-mounted devices. There are nearby. Statement 8: CAUTION: Never remove the cover on top of these components.
Statement 26: CAUTION: Do not place any component that has the following label attached. Statement 27: CAUTION: Hazardous moving parts are no serviceable parts inside any object on a power supply or any part that has this label attached. x IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present inside these parts, contact a service technician. If you suspect a problem with one of rack-mounted devices. There are nearby. Statement 8: CAUTION: Never remove the cover on top of these components.
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... documentation might be available to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/ support/xseries/index.html, select System x3755 from the Hardware list, and click Go. Product name Machine type Model number Serial number IBM System x3755 8877 or 7163 The model number and serial number are...available, you configure the hardware, install device drivers, and install the operating system. Introduction This Installation Guide contains instructions for setting up your IBM® System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163 server and basic instructions for updates, go to provide additional information that ...
... documentation might be available to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/ support/xseries/index.html, select System x3755 from the Hardware list, and click Go. Product name Machine type Model number Serial number IBM System x3755 8877 or 7163 The model number and serial number are...available, you configure the hardware, install device drivers, and install the operating system. Introduction This Installation Guide contains instructions for setting up your IBM® System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163 server and basic instructions for updates, go to provide additional information that ...
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... the regional settings in use in your server and displays the documents in Portable Document Format (PDF) and includes the IBM Documentation Browser to start the Documentation Browser: 2 IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide ID label ID label For a list of RAM. Using the Documentation Browser Use the Documentation Browser to browse...
... the regional settings in use in your server and displays the documents in Portable Document Format (PDF) and includes the IBM Documentation Browser to start the Documentation Browser: 2 IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide ID label ID label For a list of RAM. Using the Documentation Browser Use the Documentation Browser to browse...
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...the corresponding statement in Acrobat Reader or xpdf. The documents in which is numbered for detailed information about using a Windows operating system, insert the CD into the drive and click Start --> Run. v Attention: These notices indicate potential damage to view the ...caution and danger statements in this document: v Note: These notices provide important tips, guidance, or advice. Each statement is on the IBM System x Documentation CD. v Danger: These statements indicate situations that has additional documents under Topic Description. Introduction 3 In the Open field, ...
...the corresponding statement in Acrobat Reader or xpdf. The documents in which is numbered for detailed information about using a Windows operating system, insert the CD into the drive and click Start --> Run. v Attention: These notices indicate potential damage to view the ...caution and danger statements in this document: v Note: These notices provide important tips, guidance, or advice. Each statement is on the IBM System x Documentation CD. v Danger: These statements indicate situations that has additional documents under Topic Description. Introduction 3 In the Open field, ...
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...(full-length) v One PCI Express x4 (full-length) v Two 100 MHz/64-bit PCI-X (full-length) v One HTX (half-length) Upgradeable microcode: System BIOS, diagnostics, service processor, BMC, CPLD, and SAS microcode Size: v 4U v Height: 178 mm (7 in.) v Depth: 711 mm (28 in.) ... Two on the model Note: Use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to two power supplies (redundant at 220 V ac only) 4 IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide These levels were measured in support) controlled acoustical environments v ATI ES1000 video controller according to 128 GB v Type: ...
...(full-length) v One PCI Express x4 (full-length) v Two 100 MHz/64-bit PCI-X (full-length) v One HTX (half-length) Upgradeable microcode: System BIOS, diagnostics, service processor, BMC, CPLD, and SAS microcode Size: v 4U v Height: 178 mm (7 in.) v Depth: 711 mm (28 in.) ... Two on the model Note: Use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to two power supplies (redundant at 220 V ac only) 4 IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide These levels were measured in support) controlled acoustical environments v ATI ES1000 video controller according to 128 GB v Type: ...
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... from or install it in the server. Orange on a component or an orange label on or near a component indicates that if the server and operating system support hot-swap capability, you remove or install the component.
... from or install it in the server. Orange on a component or an orange label on or near a component indicates that if the server and operating system support hot-swap capability, you remove or install the component.
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Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware. Top cover DIMM Hot-swap fan Microprocessor/ memory card Hot-swap power supply I/O board Passthru card DVD drive Operator information panel Hot-swap hard disk drive Hard disk drive filler panel Power supply filler 6 IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide
Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware. Top cover DIMM Hot-swap fan Microprocessor/ memory card Hot-swap power supply I/O board Passthru card DVD drive Operator information panel Hot-swap hard disk drive Hard disk drive filler panel Power supply filler 6 IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide
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...page v, "Working inside the server. v Blue on . © Copyright IBM Corp. 2009 7 Installation guidelines Before you can grip the component to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/support/xseries/index.html, select System x3755 from or install it in "Handling static-sensitive devices" on page 37 for... users who are working correctly, see the User's Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD. Make sure...
...page v, "Working inside the server. v Blue on . © Copyright IBM Corp. 2009 7 Installation guidelines Before you can grip the component to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/support/xseries/index.html, select System x3755 from or install it in "Handling static-sensitive devices" on page 37 for... users who are working correctly, see the User's Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD. Make sure...
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..., see http://www.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. v You have to overheat. Working inside the server; v When you are met: v Each of the power-supply bays has a power supply installed. System reliability guidelines To help ensure proper cooling and system reliability, make sure ... .) of open space around the server to allow your forearms. Button long-sleeved shirts before you might fall into the server. 8 IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide v There is turned on your necktie or scarf to 200 - 240 V ac. Leave approximately 50 mm (2 in...
..., see http://www.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. v You have to overheat. Working inside the server; v When you are met: v Each of the power-supply bays has a power supply installed. System reliability guidelines To help ensure proper cooling and system reliability, make sure ... .) of open space around the server to allow your forearms. Button long-sleeved shirts before you might fall into the server. 8 IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide v There is turned on your necktie or scarf to 200 - 240 V ac. Leave approximately 50 mm (2 in...
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...weather. Do not place the device on the server cover or on the outside of a grounding system is available. Start the server, and make sure that an operating system was not found but the server is still in their static-protective packages until you work inside the... working correctly. Installing a hot-swap hard disk drive Important: Before you install optional hardware devices, make sure that the operating system starts, if an operating system is installed, or that a 19990305 error code is displayed, indicating that the server is working correctly. Always use of the ...
...weather. Do not place the device on the server cover or on the outside of a grounding system is available. Start the server, and make sure that an operating system was not found but the server is still in their static-protective packages until you work inside the... working correctly. Installing a hot-swap hard disk drive Important: Before you install optional hardware devices, make sure that the operating system starts, if an operating system is installed, or that a 19990305 error code is displayed, indicating that the server is working correctly. Always use of the ...
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... bays. 3. If the amber hard disk drive status LED for RAID operation using ServeRAID Manager. 10 IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide Read the safety information that begins on page v and "Installation guidelines" on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD for additional information about RAID operation and complete instructions for using a ServeRAID™.... 2. then, install the hard disk drive into the hot-swap bay. Filler panel Drive tray assembly Drive handle (in open ; When you install the operating system.
... bays. 3. If the amber hard disk drive status LED for RAID operation using ServeRAID Manager. 10 IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide Read the safety information that begins on page v and "Installation guidelines" on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD for additional information about RAID operation and complete instructions for using a ServeRAID™.... 2. then, install the hard disk drive into the hot-swap bay. Filler panel Drive tray assembly Drive handle (in open ; When you install the operating system.