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... 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. ... problems 41 Intermittent problems 42 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2009 iii Introduction 1 The IBM System x Documentation CD 2 Hardware and software requirements 2 Using the Documentation Browser 2 Notices and statements in this document 3 Features and specifications 4 Major components of the server 5 Chapter ...
... 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. ... problems 41 Intermittent problems 42 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2009 iii Introduction 1 The IBM System x Documentation CD 2 Hardware and software requirements 2 Using the Documentation Browser 2 Notices and statements in this document 3 Features and specifications 4 Major components of the server 5 Chapter ...
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...) hard disk drives Expansion bays: v Four SAS, 3.5-inch bays v One 5.25-inch bay (CD-RW/DVD drive installed in some specifications might exceed the average stated values because of computers will operate. 95.0°F); The declared Environment: v Air temperature: - Minimum: 200 V... - altitude: 0 to two power supplies (redundant at 220 V ac only) 4 IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide Server off : 10° to 43°C (50.0° to as a unit, or "U." Features and specifications Microprocessor: v AMD Opteron™ v 1 MB Level-2 cache v Support for up to...
...) hard disk drives Expansion bays: v Four SAS, 3.5-inch bays v One 5.25-inch bay (CD-RW/DVD drive installed in some specifications might exceed the average stated values because of computers will operate. 95.0°F); The declared Environment: v Air temperature: - Minimum: 200 V... - altitude: 0 to two power supplies (redundant at 220 V ac only) 4 IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide Server off : 10° to 43°C (50.0° to as a unit, or "U." Features and specifications Microprocessor: v AMD Opteron™ v 1 MB Level-2 cache v Support for up to...
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...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 install the component while the server is running. (Orange can grip the component to ... component indicates touch points, where you can also indicate touch points on hot-swap components.) See the instructions for removing or installing a specific hot-swap component for any additional procedures that you remove or install the component. The following illustration shows the major components in the server...
...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 install the component while the server is running. (Orange can grip the component to ... component indicates touch points, where you can also indicate touch points on hot-swap components.) See the instructions for removing or installing a specific hot-swap component for any additional procedures that you remove or install the component. The following illustration shows the major components in the server...
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...baffles installed. To avoid this potential problem, always use an electrostatic-discharge wrist strap or other grounding system when you work inside the server with optional adapters. Follow these guidelines when you work inside a server... on hot-swap components.) See the instructions for removing or installing a specific hot-swap component for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. For proper cooling and airflow, ... and pencils, that might fall into the server. 8 IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide Working inside the server.
...baffles installed. To avoid this potential problem, always use an electrostatic-discharge wrist strap or other grounding system when you work inside the server with optional adapters. Follow these guidelines when you work inside a server... on hot-swap components.) See the instructions for removing or installing a specific hot-swap component for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. For proper cooling and airflow, ... and pencils, that might fall into the server. 8 IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide Working inside the server.
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...server. View the readme file to learn about your IBM server. Configuring the server The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD provides software setup tools and installation tools that are specifically designed for your operating system and adapter. In addition to the ServerGuide Setup ...and Installation CD, you can use the following configuration programs to simplify the operating-system installation. View the overview to review ...
...server. View the readme file to learn about your IBM server. Configuring the server The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD provides software setup tools and installation tools that are specifically designed for your operating system and adapter. In addition to the ServerGuide Setup ...and Installation CD, you can use the following configuration programs to simplify the operating-system installation. View the overview to review ...
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...Telnet client application can also save one or more information about IPMI 2.0, see the Intelligent Platform Management Interface Specification (IPMI Specification), version 2.0, which is displayed, press F1. If an administrator password has been set to manage servers from ... password to configure the baseboard management controller, download firmware updates, and remotely manage a network. 30 IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide Installing and using the baseboard management controller utility programs The baseboard management controller provides basic service...
...Telnet client application can also save one or more information about IPMI 2.0, see the Intelligent Platform Management Interface Specification (IPMI Specification), version 2.0, which is displayed, press F1. If an administrator password has been set to manage servers from ... password to configure the baseboard management controller, download firmware updates, and remotely manage a network. 30 IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide Installing and using the baseboard management controller utility programs The baseboard management controller provides basic service...
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...perform an initial RAID configuration on the server, you install the operating system. When the prompt > appears, press Ctrl+A. IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility menu choices The following choices are on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD, to perform the following steps: 1. Additional information about... Manager as described in the instructions in this section. Turn on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD for additional information about a specific object in Startable CD mode. 32 IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide If you have set an administrator password, you want to...
...perform an initial RAID configuration on the server, you install the operating system. When the prompt > appears, press Ctrl+A. IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility menu choices The following choices are on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD, to perform the following steps: 1. Additional information about... Manager as described in the instructions in this section. Turn on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD for additional information about a specific object in Startable CD mode. 32 IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide If you have set an administrator password, you want to...
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...4). 6. PCI A PCI adapter has failed. 1. Solving problems 57 See the BMC log or the system-error log for the has exceeded specifications. removed. TEMP A system temperature or component 1. See the BMC log or the system-error log for the source of the fault. 2. BRD An error has occurred on the I /O... the microprocessors indicates "hot," remove ac power before restoring dc power. source of the fault. 2. See the BMC log or the system-error log for each time. Repeat step 2 and step 3 for the Note: The error LED next to more adapters might point ...
...4). 6. PCI A PCI adapter has failed. 1. Solving problems 57 See the BMC log or the system-error log for the has exceeded specifications. removed. TEMP A system temperature or component 1. See the BMC log or the system-error log for the source of the fault. 2. BRD An error has occurred on the I /O... the microprocessors indicates "hot," remove ac power before restoring dc power. source of the fault. 2. See the BMC log or the system-error log for each time. Repeat step 2 and step 3 for the Note: The error LED next to more adapters might point ...
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... used as definitive limits, because numerous other environmental factors such as zinc whiskers. IBM offers a variety of product return programs and services in several countries to assist ... Method of Testing General Ventilation Air-Cleaning Devices for process measurement and control systems: Airborne contaminants. Instrument Society of appropriate remedial measures to mitigate such environmental ...discarded according to applicable local and national regulations. v The deliquescent relative humidity of specific limits that are set forth in this document. v The room must be continuously...
... used as definitive limits, because numerous other environmental factors such as zinc whiskers. IBM offers a variety of product return programs and services in several countries to assist ... Method of Testing General Ventilation Air-Cleaning Devices for process measurement and control systems: Airborne contaminants. Instrument Society of appropriate remedial measures to mitigate such environmental ...discarded according to applicable local and national regulations. v The deliquescent relative humidity of specific limits that are set forth in this document. v The room must be continuously...
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...a sealed lead acid, nickel cadmium, nickel metal hydride, lithium, or lithium ion battery. In the United States, IBM has established a return process for specific battery information. The battery must be available in accordance with European Directive 2006/66/EC concerning batteries and accumulators and ... collection and treatment, contact your user manual or service manual for reuse, recycling, or proper disposal of properly. Consult your local IBM representative. Cette étiquette est appliquée sur diverses batteries pour indiquer que la batterie ne doit pas être mise...
...a sealed lead acid, nickel cadmium, nickel metal hydride, lithium, or lithium ion battery. In the United States, IBM has established a return process for specific battery information. The battery must be available in accordance with European Directive 2006/66/EC concerning batteries and accumulators and ... collection and treatment, contact your user manual or service manual for reuse, recycling, or proper disposal of properly. Consult your local IBM representative. Cette étiquette est appliquée sur diverses batteries pour indiquer que la batterie ne doit pas être mise...
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..., particulate and gaseous 63 D danger statements 3 dimensions 4 display problems 45 documentation CD 2 documentation format 66 drive installing 9 specifications 4 drives 4 DVD drive activity LED 24 DVD drive problems 40 DVD-eject button 24 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2009 E electrical input 4 electronic emission Class A notice 67 environment 4 error messages, POST 38 error symptoms CD...
..., particulate and gaseous 63 D danger statements 3 dimensions 4 display problems 45 documentation CD 2 documentation format 66 drive installing 9 specifications 4 drives 4 DVD drive activity LED 24 DVD drive problems 40 DVD-eject button 24 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2009 E electrical input 4 electronic emission Class A notice 67 environment 4 error messages, POST 38 error symptoms CD...
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...power 52 microprocessor/memory card assembly 54 light path diagnostics LEDs 54 link LED 25 M memory 4 memory problems 44 microprocessor 4 problems 45 specifications 4 microprocessor/memory cards order of installation 14 passthru card requirements 14 problems 53 monitor problems 45 mouse connector 25 N noise emissions 4 ... processor user interface 34 size 4 slots 4 software problems 51 software service and support 60 solving problems 37 specifications 4 Standby mode 26 statements and notices 3 support, web site 59 system-error LED 24 72 IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide
...power 52 microprocessor/memory card assembly 54 light path diagnostics LEDs 54 link LED 25 M memory 4 memory problems 44 microprocessor 4 problems 45 specifications 4 microprocessor/memory cards order of installation 14 passthru card requirements 14 problems 53 monitor problems 45 mouse connector 25 N noise emissions 4 ... processor user interface 34 size 4 slots 4 software problems 51 software service and support 60 solving problems 37 specifications 4 Standby mode 26 statements and notices 3 support, web site 59 system-error LED 24 72 IBM System x3755 Types 8877 and 7163: Installation Guide