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... the Documentation CD. This server Installation Guide contains information for setting up and configure hardware. Yes Use ServerGuide to set up and configuring your server at http://www.ibm.com/ support/servers/eserver/support/ xseries/index.html. Yes Turn off the...detailed information about your server. System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163 Installation Guide Welcome. Thank you for instructions: http://www.ibm.com/support/ servers/eserver/support/ xseries/index.html Install applications, such as IBM systems management software and IBM ServeRAID programs The server is based...
... the Documentation CD. This server Installation Guide contains information for setting up and configure hardware. Yes Use ServerGuide to set up and configuring your server at http://www.ibm.com/ support/servers/eserver/support/ xseries/index.html. Yes Turn off the...detailed information about your server. System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163 Installation Guide Welcome. Thank you for instructions: http://www.ibm.com/support/ servers/eserver/support/ xseries/index.html Install applications, such as IBM systems management software and IBM ServeRAID programs The server is based...
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...components of the server 5 Chapter 2. Updating IBM Director 35 Chapter 6. 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. Configuring the server 29 Using the ServerGuide Setup and... 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...
...components of the server 5 Chapter 2. Updating IBM Director 35 Chapter 6. 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. Configuring the server 29 Using the ServerGuide Setup and... 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...
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... storm. Attach signal cables to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet. v Connect and disconnect cables as described in the installation and configuration procedures. 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...
... storm. Attach signal cables to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet. v Connect and disconnect cables as described in the installation and configuration procedures. 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...
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...might be available to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/ support/xseries/index.html, select System x3755 from the IBM Web site. To check for updates, go to provide additional information that is described in this information when you configure the hardware, install device drivers,...a limited warranty. Product name Machine type Model number Serial number IBM System x3755 8877 or 7163 The model number and serial number are available, you can obtain up your IBM® System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163 server and basic instructions for locating firmware and documentation might have...
...might be available to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/ support/xseries/index.html, select System x3755 from the IBM Web site. To check for updates, go to provide additional information that is described in this information when you configure the hardware, install device drivers,...a limited warranty. Product name Machine type Model number Serial number IBM System x3755 8877 or 7163 The model number and serial number are available, you can obtain up your IBM® System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163 server and basic instructions for locating firmware and documentation might have...
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...Support for up to four dual-core, quad-core, or six-core microprocessors depending on the model Note: Use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to determine the type and speed of room reflections and other nearby noise sources. These levels were ...that are reported in support) controlled acoustical environments v ATI ES1000 video controller according to two power supplies (redundant at 220 V ac only) 4 IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide maximum altitude: 2133 m (6998.0 ft) v Humidity: - Memory: v Minimum: 1 GB depending on LAN 2. Maximum: 240...
...Support for up to four dual-core, quad-core, or six-core microprocessors depending on the model Note: Use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to determine the type and speed of room reflections and other nearby noise sources. These levels were ...that are reported in support) controlled acoustical environments v ATI ES1000 video controller according to two power supplies (redundant at 220 V ac only) 4 IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide maximum altitude: 2133 m (6998.0 ft) v Humidity: - Memory: v Minimum: 1 GB depending on LAN 2. Maximum: 240...
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... the tray handle is faulty and must configure the disk arrays before you turn on the server, check the hard disk drive status LEDs to make sure that begins on page v and "Installation guidelines" on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD for additional information about RAID... operation and complete instructions for RAID operation using a ServeRAID™ controller, you must be configured for using ServeRAID Manager. 10 IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide then, install the hard disk drive into the hot-swap bay. Notes: 1. If the server ...
... the tray handle is faulty and must configure the disk arrays before you turn on the server, check the hard disk drive status LEDs to make sure that begins on page v and "Installation guidelines" on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD for additional information about RAID... operation and complete instructions for RAID operation using a ServeRAID™ controller, you must be configured for using ServeRAID Manager. 10 IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide then, install the hard disk drive into the hot-swap bay. Notes: 1. If the server ...
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..., each microprocessor/memory card. Installing a memory module The following illustration shows how to four microprocessor/memory cards. For detailed information about configuring your server to use online-spare memory, Chipkill memory, and memory scrubbing. Table 2. v The server supports up to eight DIMMs.... v When you must be sure to install DIMMs on each microprocessor/memory card can configure your server and using these features, see the User's Guide on the microprocessor/memory card. Chapter 2. The following illustration shows ...
..., each microprocessor/memory card. Installing a memory module The following illustration shows how to four microprocessor/memory cards. For detailed information about configuring your server to use online-spare memory, Chipkill memory, and memory scrubbing. Table 2. v The server supports up to eight DIMMs.... v When you must be sure to install DIMMs on each microprocessor/memory card can configure your server and using these features, see the User's Guide on the microprocessor/memory card. Chapter 2. The following illustration shows ...
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... 4 Fan requirement Fans in locations 1, 2, and 5 Fans in a microprocessor/memory card slot to support some microprocessor/memory card configurations. Installing options 15 1 2 3 4 v You must be installed to support some microprocessor/memory card configurations. Table 3. See Table 3 for the fan requirements. Fan requirements Slots populated with microprocessor/ memory cards Passthru card requirement Slot...
... 4 Fan requirement Fans in locations 1, 2, and 5 Fans in a microprocessor/memory card slot to support some microprocessor/memory card configurations. Installing options 15 1 2 3 4 v You must be installed to support some microprocessor/memory card configurations. Table 3. See Table 3 for the fan requirements. Fan requirements Slots populated with microprocessor/ memory cards Passthru card requirement Slot...
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... information: v A ServeRAID-8k SAS controller can be installed only in the dedicated slot on the I/O board. Installing an adapter The PCI bus configuration is required. If you have other devices to install a ServeRAID-8k SAS controller. v Non-hot-plug, full-length PCI Express x8 (x8 lanes... PCI-X 133 MHz adapter PCI-X 133 MHz adapter PCI-X 133 MHz adapter Bus speed 100 MHz 133 MHz 100 MHz 18 IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide Battery cable Battery RAID controller Battery cable connector For more detailed instructions or information, see the User's Guide on...
... information: v A ServeRAID-8k SAS controller can be installed only in the dedicated slot on the I/O board. Installing an adapter The PCI bus configuration is required. If you have other devices to install a ServeRAID-8k SAS controller. v Non-hot-plug, full-length PCI Express x8 (x8 lanes... PCI-X 133 MHz adapter PCI-X 133 MHz adapter PCI-X 133 MHz adapter Bus speed 100 MHz 133 MHz 100 MHz 18 IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide Battery cable Battery RAID controller Battery cable connector For more detailed instructions or information, see the User's Guide on...
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..., connectors, LEDs, and power," on the IBM System x Documentation CD. 20 IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide Power supply SP Ethernet 10/100 Mouse Video Gigabit Ethernet 1 Serial Keyboard USB Gigabit Ethernet 2 Updating the server configuration When you start the server for additional cabling instructions...might be easier for more information, see the section about the locations and functions of the server. For details about configuring the server in a rack. Detailed cabling instructions are printed on page 26) before you have other devices to or...
..., connectors, LEDs, and power," on the IBM System x Documentation CD. 20 IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide Power supply SP Ethernet 10/100 Mouse Video Gigabit Ethernet 1 Serial Keyboard USB Gigabit Ethernet 2 Updating the server configuration When you start the server for additional cabling instructions...might be easier for more information, see the section about the locations and functions of the server. For details about configuring the server in a rack. Detailed cabling instructions are printed on page 26) before you have other devices to or...
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... more than one microprocessor is configured for information about reconfiguring the disk arrays. Chapter 2. If more information, see the User's Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD and the operating-system documentation. You might have to upgrade the operating system to support SMP. If the... comes with the RAID controller for RAID operation and you must install. For information about configuring the integrated Gigabit Ethernet controllers, see the section about using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD in the User's Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD.
... more than one microprocessor is configured for information about reconfiguring the disk arrays. Chapter 2. If more information, see the User's Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD and the operating-system documentation. You might have to upgrade the operating system to support SMP. If the... comes with the RAID controller for RAID operation and you must install. For information about configuring the integrated Gigabit Ethernet controllers, see the section about using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD in the User's Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD.
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... an activity LED. If the LED flashes rapidly (three flashes per second), the drive is activity between the server and the network. 24 IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide DVD drive activity LED: When this LED is lit, it indicates that the DVD drive is in visually locating the server....in use. DVD-eject button: Press this button to access the light path diagnostics panel. Hard disk drive status LED: If the server is configured for RAID operation, when this LED is a fault or condition in the server and that light path diagnostics might light an additional LED to aid...
... an activity LED. If the LED flashes rapidly (three flashes per second), the drive is activity between the server and the network. 24 IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide DVD drive activity LED: When this LED is lit, it indicates that the DVD drive is in visually locating the server....in use. DVD-eject button: Press this button to access the light path diagnostics panel. Hard disk drive status LED: If the server is configured for RAID operation, when this LED is a fault or condition in the server and that light path diagnostics might light an additional LED to aid...
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... following tasks: v Change interrupt request (IRQ) settings v Change the startup drive sequence v Configure serial-port assignments v Enable USB keyboard and mouse support v Resolve configuration conflicts © Copyright IBM Corp. 2009 29 e. Start the operating-system installation. In addition to simplify the operating-system installation. Chapter 4. ServeRAID Manager v Remote Supervisor Adapter II Web interface For more...
... following tasks: v Change interrupt request (IRQ) settings v Change the startup drive sequence v Configure serial-port assignments v Enable USB keyboard and mouse support v Resolve configuration conflicts © Copyright IBM Corp. 2009 29 e. Start the operating-system installation. In addition to simplify the operating-system installation. Chapter 4. ServeRAID Manager v Remote Supervisor Adapter II Web interface For more...
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...controller (BMC) settings v Set the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine settings v View the POST error log and system event/error log To start the Configuration/Setup Utility program, complete the following remote server management capabilities through the OSA SMBridge management utility program: v ... of the server. Use the command-line interface to issue commands to configure the baseboard management controller, download firmware updates, and remotely manage a network. 30 IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide The BMC MAC address can identify the server by default....
...controller (BMC) settings v Set the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine settings v View the POST error log and system event/error log To start the Configuration/Setup Utility program, complete the following remote server management capabilities through the OSA SMBridge management utility program: v ... of the server. Use the command-line interface to issue commands to configure the baseboard management controller, download firmware updates, and remotely manage a network. 30 IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide The BMC MAC address can identify the server by default....
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... Support CD that comes with a ServeRAID-8k SAS controller that comes with different speeds and data rates. Configuring the server 31 v Use the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program to use on the IBM System x Documentation CD for an optional ServeRAID controller, you create arrays. View or change IDs for use these programs as if they...
... Support CD that comes with a ServeRAID-8k SAS controller that comes with different speeds and data rates. Configuring the server 31 v Use the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program to use on the IBM System x Documentation CD for an optional ServeRAID controller, you create arrays. View or change IDs for use these programs as if they...
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...Manager Use ServeRAID Manager, which you install the operating system. See the ServeRAID documentation on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD for additional information about ServeRAID Manager is on the server. 2. Configuring the RAID controller By running ServeRAID Manager in this section.... 32 IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide For information about a specific object in Startable CD mode, as an installed program. When the prompt > appears, press Ctrl+A. IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility menu choices The following steps: 1. However, to configure the RAID...
...Manager Use ServeRAID Manager, which you install the operating system. See the ServeRAID documentation on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD for additional information about ServeRAID Manager is on the server. 2. Configuring the RAID controller By running ServeRAID Manager in this section.... 32 IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide For information about a specific object in Startable CD mode, as an installed program. When the prompt > appears, press Ctrl+A. IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility menu choices The following steps: 1. However, to configure the RAID...
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...the (Add selected drives) icon. 7. Restart the server. Click Apply; Using custom configuration: To use ServeRAID Manager to configure a hot-spare drive, complete the following steps: 1. Click Apply; Configuring the server 33 then, insert the CD into an array and creating a RAID level-1...and remove the CD from the CD-RW/DVD drive. 7. Using express configuration: To use express configuration, complete the following steps: a. when you are asked whether you want to the array. 6. Click Custom configuration. 3. In the ServeRAID Manager tree, click the controller. 2. Click ...
...the (Add selected drives) icon. 7. Restart the server. Click Apply; Using custom configuration: To use ServeRAID Manager to configure a hot-spare drive, complete the following steps: 1. Click Apply; Configuring the server 33 then, insert the CD into an array and creating a RAID level-1...and remove the CD from the CD-RW/DVD drive. 7. Using express configuration: To use express configuration, complete the following steps: a. when you are asked whether you want to the array. 6. Click Custom configuration. 3. In the ServeRAID Manager tree, click the controller. 2. Click ...
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...Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine must know the IP address or the host name of the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine that object appears in the Configuration/Setup Utility program or from the serial connector to access the Web interface. v You can find the IP address and the host name ... that is a graphical user interface that were previously only available through the serial connector on the rear of available actions for instructions. 34 IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide v You can connect directly to the server or use to an Ethernet network. drives).
...Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine must know the IP address or the host name of the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine that object appears in the Configuration/Setup Utility program or from the serial connector to access the Web interface. v You can find the IP address and the host name ... that is a graphical user interface that were previously only available through the serial connector on the rear of available actions for instructions. 34 IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide v You can connect directly to the server or use to an Ethernet network. drives).
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... a problem. - Note: See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD for more information. v Troubleshooting tables These tables list problem symptoms and actions to diagnose system errors quickly. If POST detects a problem during startup if POST detects a hardware-configuration problem. Diagnostic tools overview The following beep code descriptions to help...
... a problem. - Note: See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD for more information. v Troubleshooting tables These tables list problem symptoms and actions to diagnose system errors quickly. If POST detects a problem during startup if POST detects a hardware-configuration problem. Diagnostic tools overview The following beep code descriptions to help...
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...shown, restarting the server each time. v See the parts listing in the order shown, restarting the server each time. Run the Configuration/Setup Utility program, select Load Default Settings, and save the settings. 2. Failing device 3. Reseat the microprocessor/memory cards. 4. ...Real-time clock error. 1. Microprocessor/memory card containing the disabled DIMM c. (Trained service technician only) I/O board 38 IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide a. a. POST error codes The following table provides an abbreviated list of the error codes and messages ...
...shown, restarting the server each time. v See the parts listing in the order shown, restarting the server each time. Run the Configuration/Setup Utility program, select Load Default Settings, and save the settings. 2. Failing device 3. Reseat the microprocessor/memory cards. 4. ...Real-time clock error. 1. Microprocessor/memory card containing the disabled DIMM c. (Trained service technician only) I/O board 38 IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide a. a. POST error codes The following table provides an abbreviated list of the error codes and messages ...