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  • Page 1: Installation Guide

    IBM xSeries 360 Type 8686 Installation Guide...
  • Page 2 47 and Appendix B, “Notices” on page 57. Second Edition (March 2002) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2001. All rights reserved. US Government Users Restricted Rights – Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Purchasing additional services........45 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2001...
  • Page 4 Index ............63 IBM xSeries 360 Type 8686:Installation Guide...

  • Page 5: Safety

    Vor der Installation dieses Produkts die Sicherheitshinweise lesen. Prima di installare questo prodotto, leggere le Informazioni sulla Sicurezza Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen (Safety Information) før du installerer dette produktet. Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2001...
  • Page 6 First, attach all cables to devices. First, remove power cords from outlet. Attach signal cables to connectors. Remove signal cables from connectors. Attach power cords to outlet. Remove all cables from devices. Turn device ON. IBM xSeries 360 Type 8686:Installation Guide...
  • Page 7 Statement 2: CAUTION: ® When replacing the lithium battery, use only IBM Part Number 33F8354 or an equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer. If your system has a module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with the same module type made by the same manufacturer.
  • Page 8 The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source. viii IBM xSeries 360 Type 8686:Installation Guide...
  • Page 9 Statement 8: CAUTION: Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following label attached. Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present inside any compo- nent that has this label attached. There are no serviceable parts inside these components.
  • Page 10 IBM xSeries 360 Type 8686:Installation Guide...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1. Introduction

    The xSeries 360 server features X-Architecture technology. This technology is an IBM design blueprint that takes full advantage of existing IBM technologies to build powerful, scalable, and reliable Intel processor-based servers. For more information about X-Architecture technology, go to http://www.pc.ibm.com/us/eserver/xseries/xar- chitecture/index.html on the World Wide Web.

  • Page 12: Specifications And Features

    Hot-swap power supplies: on, server idle) • Sound power, operating: 6.3 bel maximum — Maximum: 1.1 kVA 370 W (115-230 V ac) • Sound pressure, operating: 47 dBa • Minimum: One maximum • Maximum: Three IBM xSeries 360 Type 8686:Installation Guide...

  • Page 13: Notices And Statements Used In This Book

    Back up all important data before you make changes to hard disk drives. • For a list of supported options for the xSeries 360 server, refer to http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/compat on the World Wide Web. Handling static-sensitive devices Attention: Static electricity can damage electronic devices and the system. To avoid damage, keep static-sensitive devices in their static-protective packages until you are ready to install them.

  • Page 14: Major Components Of The Xseries 360

    The blue color on components and labels indicates touch points where a component can be gripped, a latch moved, and so on. The following illustration shows the major components of the xSeries 360. Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware. IBM xSeries 360 Type 8686:Installation Guide...
  • Page 15 Memory board Heat sink stabilizer Memory board Microprocessor heat sink Dual inline memory module Microprocessor (DIMM) Remote Supervisor Hot-swap fans Adapter Microprocessor VRM Hot-swap fans XA-32 chipset VRM Power supply filler panel Diskette drive CD-ROM drive Hot-swap drive filler panel Hot-swap power supply Bezel Hot-swap hard drive...
  • Page 16 IBM xSeries 360 Type 8686:Installation Guide...

  • Page 17: Chapter 2. Installing Options

    Removing the server top cover and bezel Complete the following steps to remove the server top cover and bezel: 1. Review the safety precautions beginning on page v. Top cover Level 2 diagnostic panel Cover release latch Bezel © Copyright IBM Corp. 2001...

  • Page 18: System Board Component Locations

    Bus A (hot-plug) — Four 66 MHz 64-bit PCI-X adapters (slots 3 through 6) — Two 66 MHz 64-bit PCI adapters (slots 3 and 4) — Four 33 MHz 64-bit PCI adapters (slots 3 through 6) IBM xSeries 360 Type 8686:Installation Guide...

  • Page 19: Installing A Hot-Plug Pci Or Pci-X Adapter

    • Bus B (hot-plug) — One 133 MHz 64-bit PCI-X adapter (slot 1) — Two 100 MHz 64-bit PCI-X adapters (slots 1 and 2) — Two 66 MHz 64-bit PCI-X adapters (slots 1 and 2) — Two 66 MHz 64-bit PCI adapters (slots 1 and 2) —...
  • Page 20 ServeRAID channel connector on the top edge of the ServeRAID adapter, as shown in the following illustration. You can install the adapter in any PCI-X slot. It is shown in slot 6 here only as an example. IBM xSeries 360 Type 8686:Installation Guide...
  • Page 21 ServeRAID adapter SCSI RAID cable connector b. Route the cable along the surface of the system board toward the front of the server, then to the right under the adapters and dividers; then plug it into the SCSI RAID cable connector (J43) on the system board. Notes: 1) You cannot install a full-length, wide adapter in PCI-X slot 1 if the SCSI RAID adapter cable connector is in use.

  • Page 22: Installing A Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drive

    Note: If the server has a ServeRAID controller or adapter installed, you might need to reconfigure the disk arrays after installing hard disk drives. See the ServeRAID documentation on the xSeries 360 Documentation CD for more information. IBM xSeries 360 Type 8686:Installation Guide...

  • Page 23: Installing Memory Modules

    Installing memory modules The server supports up to four pairs of DIMMs and supports memory interleaving. Adding memory to the server is an easy way to make programs run faster. Notes: 1. The server supports a minimum of 512 MB of system memory and a maximum of 8 GB of system memory.
  • Page 24 Memory board VRM slot (J11) DIMM 2 (J15) DIMM 1 (J14) DIMM 4 (J9) DIMM 3 (J13) DIMM 6 (J7) DIMM 5 (J12) DIMM 8 (J5) DIMM 7 (J4) Test LED to show Test button capacitor is charged IBM xSeries 360 Type 8686:Installation Guide...

  • Page 25: Installing A Microprocessor

    Notes: 1. To order additional microprocessor options, contact your IBM reseller or IBM mar- keting representative. 2. The microprocessor in socket 1 is the startup (boot) microprocessor. If you want to install additional microprocessors, populate the microprocessor sockets in numeric order, starting with socket 2.
  • Page 26 For details on handling these devices, see “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 3. 3. Lift off the microprocessor heat sink stabilizer as shown in the following illustration and determine the socket where the microprocessor is to be installed. IBM xSeries 360 Type 8686:Installation Guide...
  • Page 27 Heat sink stabilizer Microprocessor XA-32 Heat sink chipset VRM Microprocessor Notes: a. The new microprocessor comes in a kit with a VRM and a heat sink. b. If you are replacing a failed microprocessor, verify that you have selected the correct microprocessor to be replaced.

  • Page 28: Installing A Hot-Swap Power Supply

    2. Remove the bezel. See “Removing the server top cover and bezel” on page 7. 3. Remove the appropriate power-supply filler panel by inserting a finger into the hole and pulling the panel forward. The panel pivots at the top. IBM xSeries 360 Type 8686:Installation Guide...

  • Page 29: Completing The Installation

    Power supply 3 Locking latch Locking handle Power supply 2 Power supply 1 AC power LED DC power LED Note: The power supplies are numbered from left to right (1 to 3) as viewed from the front of the server. Power supplies do not have to be installed in a par- ticular sequence.

  • Page 30: Installing The Server In The Rack

    After you have installed the server in the rack, see “Cabling the server” on page 21 for details about connecting external cables and power cords to the server and routing the cables through the cable management arm. IBM xSeries 360 Type 8686:Installation Guide...

  • Page 31: Cabling The Server

    Cabling the server The following illustration shows the I/O ports on the rear of the server. Use this illus- tration to connect the external cables to the rear of the server. Remote Supervisor Remote Supervisor Adapter Ethernet port Adapter fault LED (amber) Remote Supervisor Adapter serial port...
  • Page 32 After you have installed the server in the rack and connected all the needed cables, go to “Turning on the server” on page 23. IBM xSeries 360 Type 8686:Installation Guide...

  • Page 33: Chapter 3. Server Power, Controls, And Indicators

    Turning off the server refers to the act of stopping the operating system, pressing the power-control button, and disconnecting the server power cords from the power source. Note: Each operating system is different. Some allow an immediate shutdown; oth- ers require an orderly shutdown procedure. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2001...

  • Page 34: Standby Mode

    2. Press the power-control button on the front of the server. You can put the server into standby mode remotely by means of the Remote Supervi- sor Adapter. IBM xSeries 360 Type 8686:Installation Guide...

  • Page 35: Server Controls And Indicators

    Status LED: Each hot-swap hard disk drive has a status LED. If this amber LED is on continuously, the drive has failed. If an optional IBM ServeRAID adapter is installed in the server and the LED flashes slowly (one flash per second), the drive is being rebuilt.
  • Page 36 Adapter has failed. Remote Supervisor Adapter power LED: This LED indicates that power is being supplied to the Remote Supervisor Adapter. Ethernet port: This port enables you to connect the server to a network. IBM xSeries 360 Type 8686:Installation Guide...

  • Page 37: Operator Information Panel

    Operator information panel The following illustration shows the controls, indicators, and USB port on the operator information panel (also known as the front LED panel). USB port SCSI bus activity LED Information LED Fault LED Reset button Power-control button Power LED USB port: This port enables you to attach a USB device to the front of the server.
  • Page 38 IBM xSeries 360 Type 8686:Installation Guide...

  • Page 39: Chapter 4. Configuring The Server

    ServerGuide CDs The ServerGuide CDs provide software setup and installation tools that are spe- cifically designed for your IBM server. Use these CDs during the initial installation of your server to configure basic hardware features and to simplify your network operating system (NOS) installation.

  • Page 40: Using The Configuration/Setup Utility Program

    5. Follow the instructions on the screen to change the settings of the selected items; then, press Enter. For more information about using the SCSISelect utility program, see the section on the SCSISelect utility program in the User’s Reference on the xSeries 360 Documen- tation CD. IBM xSeries 360 Type 8686:Installation Guide...

  • Page 41: Using The Pxe Boot Agent Utility Program

    Using the PXE Boot Agent Utility program This program is a built-in, menu-driven configuration utility program that you can use • Select the boot protocol and other boot options • Select whether to display the PXE setup prompt and the display duration •...

  • Page 42: Using The Remote Supervisor Adapter

    To enable you to configure the ServeRAID controller, the adapter comes with a CD containing the ServeRAID Manager program and the ServeRAID Mini-Configuration program. For details about using these pro- grams, see the documentation that comes with the ServeRAID adapter. IBM xSeries 360 Type 8686:Installation Guide...

  • Page 43: Chapter 5. Solving Problems

    After you register and create a profile for your IBM products, you can diagnose problems using the IBM Online Assistant and you can participate in the IBM dis- cussion forum.

  • Page 44: Post Beep Code Descriptions

    One long and three short beeps The video subsystem has not detected a monitor connection to the server. Ensure that the monitor is connected to the server. If the problem remains, replace the monitor. IBM xSeries 360 Type 8686:Installation Guide...

  • Page 45: Post Error Messages

    All other beep codes 1. Verify that the system memory modules (DIMMs) are installed correctly and fully seated. 2. Turn off the server and unplug all power cords; then, reconnect all power cords and restart the server. If the problem remains, call for service. POST error messages The following table provides an abbreviated list of the error messages that might appear during POST.

  • Page 46: Serverguide Problems

    Ensure that the NOS is supported on the server. If the NOS is supported, either there unavailable. is no logical drive defined (ServeRAID systems) or the ServerGuide System Partition is not present. Run the ServerGuide setup and configuration program and ensure that setup is complete. IBM xSeries 360 Type 8686:Installation Guide...

  • Page 47: Light Path Diagnostics

    System Updates and Applications CD Symptom Suggested Action Get “time out” or “Unknown Ensure that you have access to the Internet through FTP directly. host” errors Light Path Diagnostics The Light Path Diagnostics LEDs help you to identify problems with server compo- nents.
  • Page 48 Verify that the mouse or pointing-device cable is securely connected and the does not work. device drivers are installed correctly. Try using another mouse or pointing device. If the problem remains, call for service. IBM xSeries 360 Type 8686:Installation Guide...
  • Page 49 If the problem remains, call for service. Monitor problems Some IBM monitors have their own self-tests. If you suspect a problem with the monitor, refer to the information that comes with the monitor for adjusting and testing Testing the monitor.
  • Page 50 76 mm (3 in.). Non-IBM monitor cables might cause unpredictable problems. An enhanced monitor cable with additional shielding is available for the IBM model 9521 and 9527 monitors. For information about the enhanced monitor cable, see your IBM reseller or IBM marketing representative.
  • Page 51 Table 2. Troubleshooting charts (continued) Symptom Suggested action Power problems Verify that: The power cables are properly connected to the server. The server does not power on. The electrical outlet functions properly. The type of installed memory is correct. If you just installed an option, remove it, and restart the server. If the server now powers on, you might have installed more options than the power supply supports.

  • Page 52: Getting Information, Help, And Service

    If you need help, service, or technical assistance or just want more information about IBM products, you will find a wide variety of sources available from IBM to assist you. This section contains information about where to go for additional information about IBM and IBM products, what to do if you experience a problem with your computer, and whom to call for service should it be necessary.

  • Page 53: Getting Help And Service

    README files and online help, that comes with the operat- ing system or application program. Most IBM server products come with a set of diagnostic programs that you can use to help you identify hardware problems. See the troubleshooting information in your IBM documentation for instructions on using the diagnostic programs.

  • Page 54: Telephone Numbers

    International Warranty Service, which automatically entitles you to obtain warranty service throughout the warranty period. Service will be performed by IBM or by IBM resellers who are autho- rized to perform warranty service.

  • Page 55: Purchasing Additional Services

    Purchasing additional services During and after the warranty period, you can purchase additional services, such as support for IBM and non-IBM hardware, operating systems, and application programs; network setup and configuration; upgraded or extended hardware repair services; and custom installations. Service availability and service name might vary by country or region.
  • Page 56 IBM xSeries 360 Type 8686:Installation Guide...

  • Page 57: Appendix A. Warranty Information

    Installation and configuration of machine code or licensed internal code that is designated as customer installable. If you do not register your server with IBM, you might be required to present proof of purchase to obtain warranty service. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2001...

  • Page 58: Before You Call For Service

    IBM in this Statement of Limited Warranty apply only to Machines you purchase for your use, and not for resale, from IBM or your reseller. The term “Machine” means an IBM machine, its features, conversions, upgrades, elements, or accessories, or any combination of them.
  • Page 59 ANY KIND. Warranty Service: To obtain warranty service for a Machine, contact IBM or your reseller. If you do not register your Machine with IBM, you may be required to present proof of purchase. During the warranty period, IBM or your reseller, if approved by IBM to provide war- ranty service, provides without charge certain types of repair and exchange service to keep Machines in, or restore them to, conformance with their Specifications.

  • Page 60: Part 2 - Country-Unique Terms

    IBM or your reseller of changes in a Machine's location. IBM is responsible for loss of, or damage to, your Machine while it is 1) in IBM's pos- session or 2) in transit in those cases where IBM is responsible for the transportation charges.
  • Page 61 Limitation of Liability: The following is added to this Section: Where IBM is in breach of a condition or warranty implied by the Trade Practices Act 1974 or other similar legislation, IBM's liability is limited to the repair or replacement of the goods or the supply of equivalent goods.
  • Page 62 2. as to any other actual damage arising in any situation involving nonperformance by IBM pursuant to, or in any way related to the subject of this Statement of Lim- ited Warranty, IBM's liability will be limited to the charge paid by you for the individ- ual Machine that is the subject of the claim.
  • Page 63 Kingdom, you may obtain warranty service for that Machine in any of those countries from either (1) an IBM reseller approved to perform warranty service or (2) from IBM. If you purchase an IBM Personal Computer Machine in Albania, Armenia, Belarus, Bos-...
  • Page 64 The minimum warranty period for Machines is six months. In case IBM or your reseller is unable to repair an IBM Machine, you can alternatively ask for a partial refund as far as justified by the reduced value of the unrepaired Machine or ask for a cancellation of the respective agreement for such Machine and get your money refunded.
  • Page 65 2. as to any other actual damage arising in all situations involving nonperformance by IBM pursuant to, or in any way related to the subject matter of this Statement of War- ranty, IBM's liability, will be limited to the total amount you paid for the Machine that is the subject of the claim.
  • Page 66 Applicability of suppliers and resellers (unchanged). The following is added to the end of this Section: IBM's entire liability and your sole remedy, whether in contract or in tort, in respect of any default shall be limited to damages. IBM xSeries 360 Type 8686:Installation Guide...

  • Page 67: Appendix B. Notices

    Web sites. The materials at those Web sites are not part of the materials for this IBM product, and use of those Web sites is at your own risk.

  • Page 68: Trademarks

    XA-32 Lotus, Lotus Notes, and Domino are trademarks of Lotus Development Corporation and/or IBM Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. Intel, Celeron, MMX, LANDesk, Pentium, Pentium II Xeon, Pentium III Xeon, and Xeon are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both.

  • Page 69: Electronic Emission Notices

    Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits. Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits.IBM is not responsible for any radio or tele- vision interference causedby using other than recommended cables and connectors or by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment.

  • Page 70: Australia And New Zealand Class A Statement

    This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EU Council Directive 89/336/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electro- magnetic compatibility. IBM cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a nonrecommended modification of the prod- uct, including the fitting of non-IBM option cards.

  • Page 71: Power Cords

    Power cords For your safety, IBM provides a power cord with a grounded attachment plug to use with this IBM product. To avoid electrical shock, always use the power cord and plug with a properly grounded outlet. IBM power cords used in the United States and Canada are listed by Underwriter's Laboratories (UL) and certified by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA).
  • Page 72 Islands, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Japan, Korea (South), Liberia, Mexico, Netherlands Antilles, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Suriname, Taiwan, Trinidad (West Indies), United States of America, Venezuela IBM xSeries 360 Type 8686:Installation Guide...

  • Page 73: Index

    Class A notice 59 installing 31 environment specifications 2 notes, important 58 error messages, POST 35 notices electronic emission 59 FCC, Class A 59 FCC Class A notice 59 operating system controlling remotely 32 installing 31 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2001...
  • Page 74 8 temperature specifications 2 trademarks 58 troubleshooting chart 37 United States electronic emission Class A notice 59 United States FCC Class A notice 59 utility Configuration/Setup 30 PXE Boot Agent 31 SCSISelect 30 IBM xSeries 360 Type 8686:Installation Guide...

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