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IBM 8685 xSeries 255 Installation Manual

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xSeries 255
Type 8685
Installation Guide
Welcome. . .
Thank you for buying an
IBM xSeries server.
is based on the X-Architecture
technology, and it features
superior performance, availability,
and scalability.
Installation Guide
This server
contains information for setting
up and configuring your server.
For detailed information about
your server, view the publications
on the
Documentation CD.
You can also find the most
current information about your
server on the IBM Web site at:
http://www.ibm.com/pc/support
Your server
System is ready to use.
Go to the Server Support
and profile your server.
Install options:
• Drives
• Microprocessors
• Adapters
• Memory
Install the server in
the rack, if required
Cable the server
and options
Start the server
No
Did the server
start correctly?
Yes
Use ServerGuide™
to set up and
configure hardware
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Did configuration
complete?
Yes
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ServerGuide to
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system?
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  • Page 1 Documentation CD. You can also find the most current information about your ServerGuide to Go to the Web for instructions, server on the IBM Web site at: install operating http://www.ibm.com/pc/support http://www.ibm.com/pc/support system? Install applications, such as IBM systems...

  • Page 2: Server Support

    Check all cables for loose connections and verify that all optional devices you ® installed are on the ServerProven list. You can view the ServerProven list at http://www.ibm.com/pc/compat/ View information about IBM support line at http://www.ibm.com/services/sl/products/ or view support telephone numbers at Problem http://www.ibm.com/planetwide/ solved?
  • Page 3 IBM xSeries 255 Type 8685 Installation Guide SC88-P920-40...
  • Page 4 43 and Appendix C, “Notices”, on page 61. Second Edition (June 2003) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2003. All rights reserved. US Government Users Restricted Rights – Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Appendix C. Notices ..... . 61 Edition notice ......61 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2003...
  • Page 6 Power cords ......65 Index ......67 IBM xSeries 255 Type 8685: Installation Guide...

  • Page 7: Safety

    Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen (Safety Information) før du installerer dette produktet. Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança. Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad. Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2003...
  • Page 8 2. First, remove power cords from outlet. 3. Attach signal cables to connectors. 3. Remove signal cables from connectors. 4. Attach power cords to outlet. 4. Remove all cables from devices. 5. Turn device ON. IBM xSeries 255 Type 8685: Installation Guide...
  • Page 9 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 10 If you install a strain-relief bracket option over the end of the power cord that is connected to the device, you must connect the other end of the power cord to an easily accessible power source. viii IBM xSeries 255 Type 8685: Installation Guide...
  • Page 11 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 component that has this label attached. There are no serviceable parts inside these components.

  • Page 12: Handling Static-Sensitive Devices

    Do not place the device on your server cover or on a metal table. v Take additional care when handling devices during cold weather because heating reduces indoor humidity and increases static electricity. IBM xSeries 255 Type 8685: Installation Guide...

  • Page 13: Chapter 1. Introduction

    If you have access to the World Wide Web, you can obtain up-to-date information about your server model and other IBM server products at http://www.ibm.com/eserver/xseries/ on the World Wide Web. See the Rack Installation Instructions for complete rack installation and removal instructions.

  • Page 14: Specifications And Features

    Notices and statements used in this book The caution and danger statements used in this book also appear in the multilingual Safety Information book provided on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. Each caution and danger statement is numbered for easy reference to the corresponding statements in the safety book.

  • Page 15: Major Components View Of The Xseries 255 Type 8685 Server

    v Important: These notices provide information or advice that might help you avoid inconvenient or problem situations. v Attention: These notices indicate possible damage to programs, devices, or data. An attention notice is placed just before the instruction or situation in which damage could occur.
  • Page 16 Microprocessor VRM with metal retaining-clip housing Adapter Heat sink support bracket Microprocessor System board Power-supply fans SCSI backplane support bracket Microprocessor baffle Light Path Diagnostics panel Power supplies Shuttle assembly Microprocessor airflow guide IBM xSeries 255 Type 8685: Installation Guide...

  • Page 17: Chapter 2. Installing Options

    Adapter in this server, you must install the adapter in PCI slot 1. However, you can install other compatible adapters in this slot. If you install the optional IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter in the server, use the ribbon cable that comes with the adapter to connect the adapter to the system-management connector (J16) on the system board.
  • Page 18 PCI-X Slot 3 64-bit 100 MHz (J28) PCI-X Slot 4 64-bit 100 MHz (J29) PCI-X Slot 5 64-bit 100 MHz (J30) PCI-X Slot 6 64-bit 100 MHz (J31) PCI-X Slot 7 64-bit 100 MHz (J32) IBM xSeries 255 Type 8685: Installation Guide...
  • Page 19 The following illustration shows how to install an adapter. Adapter- retention Adapter- retention latch Attention Adapter locking lever Power Unlock Adapter Lock Complete the following steps to install an adapter. 1. Review the information beginning with “Safety” on page v through “Handling static-sensitive devices”...

  • Page 20: Cabling A Raid Or Scsi Adapter To The Standard Scsi Backplane

    See the Rack Installation Instructions on the xSeries Documentation CD for details. 4. Remove the top cover. 5. Remove the air baffle. IBM xSeries 255 Type 8685: Installation Guide...
  • Page 21 Air baffle Handle Fasteners 6. Open the microprocessor airflow guide located between the front fans and the microprocessors. Microprocessor airflow guide Locking tabs (open position) Microprocessor airflow guide (closed position) Chapter 2. Installing options...
  • Page 22 SCSI cables to a RAID or SCSI adapter. 11. Disconnect the SCSI signal cable from the internal SCSI connector (J15) on the system board. Adapter External SCSI A (J14) Internal SCSI B (J15) IBM xSeries 255 Type 8685: Installation Guide...
  • Page 23 Attention: When you route the SCSI cable, observe the following precaution: Do not block the ventilated space in front of the fan assembly. 12. If your server is a tower model, reinstall the shuttle assembly in the server. 13. Slide the shuttle assembly back into place and secure it by locking the metal-hinge latch.

  • Page 24: Installing Memory Modules

    When you restart the server, the system displays a message indicating that the memory configuration has changed. See the User’s Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for more information about the Configuration/Setup Utility program. v Your server supports the Hot Spare Memory feature in the event of an active memory pair or quad of DIMM failure.
  • Page 25 D8. If your server has a four-way interleaved configuration, the Hot Spare Memory bank becomes the DIMMs in connectors D1, D2, D7, and D8. See the User’s Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for further details about enabling the Hot Spare Memory feature.
  • Page 26 8. Reinstall the memory-board assembly in the server. 9. Reinstall the air baffle. 10. If you have other options to install or remove, do so now; otherwise, reinstall the top cover and connect all cables and power cords. IBM xSeries 255 Type 8685: Installation Guide...

  • Page 27: Installing A Drive In A Hot-Swap Bay

    1. The server does not support half-high hot-swap drives. 2. If you plan to install hot-swap drives in bays 7 through 12, you must first install an optional SCSI backplane. See the Option Installation Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for details.
  • Page 28 6. If you have other options to install or remove, do so now; otherwise, continue with the next step. 7. If you installed drives in a tower model, reinstall the bezel (see the Option Installation Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for details). IBM xSeries 255 Type 8685: Installation Guide...

  • Page 29: Installing An Additional Microprocessor

    Microprocessor internal and external clock frequencies must be identical. Before you install microprocessors, review the following: v To order additional microprocessor options, contact your IBM reseller or IBM marketing representative. v When you install an additional microprocessor, you must also install the voltage regulator module (VRM) that comes with the microprocessor in the corresponding VRM connector.
  • Page 30 3. Remove the top cover. 4. Remove the air baffle. 5. Select the socket in which you want to install the microprocessor. 6. Install a VRM in the corresponding VRM connector (see the preceding illustration for locations). IBM xSeries 255 Type 8685: Installation Guide...
  • Page 31 v If you are installing a VRM in connector 1 or 2, attach the plastic handle that comes with the option. Note: Do not attach the plastic handle to the VRM for microprocessor 3 or v If you are installing a VRM in connector 3 or 4, do the following: a.

  • Page 32: Installing A Hot-Swap Power Supply

    Power supply bay 3 (use top power- (use bottom power- cord connector) cord connector) Power-cord Power supply 2 Power supply bay 4 connectors (use top power- (use bottom power- cord connector) cord connector) IBM xSeries 255 Type 8685: Installation Guide...
  • Page 33 Before you install power-supplies, review the following precautions. Note: During normal operation, each power-supply bay must have a fan installed for proper cooling. Statement 8: CAUTION: Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following label attached.
  • Page 34 8. Verify that the dc power LED and the ac power LED on the power supply are lit, indicating that the power supply is operating properly. 9. Reinstall the fan assembly in the power-supply bay. IBM xSeries 255 Type 8685: Installation Guide...

  • Page 35: Cabling The Server

    Cabling the server Notes: 1. You must turn off the server before connecting any cables to or disconnecting any cables from the server. 2. See the documentation that comes with your options for additional cabling instructions. It might be easier for you to route cables before you install certain options.
  • Page 36 IBM xSeries 255 Type 8685: Installation Guide...

  • Page 37: Chapter 3. Server Controls, Indicators, And Power

    Standby mode (see “Standby mode” on page 30). Power-control button shield:You can install this circular disk over the power-control button to prevent accidental manual power-off. This disk is provided with your server. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2003...
  • Page 38 Diskette-eject button: Press this button to release a diskette from the drive. CD-ROM drive activity LED: When this LED is on, it indicates that the CD-ROM drive is in use. CD-eject button: Press this button to release a CD from the drive. IBM xSeries 255 Type 8685: Installation Guide...

  • Page 39: Rear View

    Rear view Notes: 1. The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware. 2. An amber LED illuminates when a system error or event has occurred. To identify the error or event, check the LEDs on the Light Path Diagnostics panel located on the server, or review the Error Log in the Configuration/Setup Utility program.

  • Page 40: Server Power Features

    PXE option is enabled through the Planar Ethernet PXE/DHCP menu choice under Start Options on the Configuration/Setup Utility program menu, the integrated Gigabit Ethernet controller can turn on the server. IBM xSeries 255 Type 8685: Installation Guide...

  • Page 41: Turning Off The Server

    Note: For more detailed information about the PXE option, see the User’s Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. For information about the integrated Gigabit Ethernet controller, see the Option Installation Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. Complete the following steps to manually turn on the server: 1.

  • Page 42: Standby Mode

    The ISMP can put the server in Standby mode as an automatic response to a critical system failure. You can also put the server into Standby mode remotely by means of an optional Remote Supervisor Adapter or through connection to an ASM interconnect network. IBM xSeries 255 Type 8685: Installation Guide...

  • Page 43: Chapter 4. Configuring Your Server

    ServerGuide The ServerGuide CD includes software setup and installation tools that are specifically designed for your IBM server. You can use this CD during the initial installation of your server to configure the server hardware and simplify your network operating system installation. See “Using the ServerGuide CD” on page 33 for more information.

  • Page 44: Starting The Utility Programs

    Starting the utility programs This section provides the instructions for starting the utility programs. For more detailed information about these utility programs, see the User’s Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program The Configuration/Setup Utility program is a menu-driven utility program that is part of the BIOS code that comes with your server.

  • Page 45: Using The Serverguide Cd

    Using the ServerGuide CD The ServerGuide CD provides state-of-the-art programs to detect the server model and hardware options that are installed, configure the server hardware, provide device drivers, and install your network operating system (NOS). Note: If the ServerGuide CD does not start, see “ServerGuide problems” on page 37.
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  • Page 47: Chapter 5. Solving Problems

    If you cannot locate and correct the problem using the information in this section, see the Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD and the “Server Support” flowchart in the front of this booklet.

  • Page 48: Post Error Messages

    Data for processor x Download and install the latest system BIOS code level. 012981xx 01298200 Microprocessor speed mismatch Install microprocessors with identical speeds. I9990305 POST could not find an operating Install your operating system. system. IBM xSeries 255 Type 8685: Installation Guide...

  • Page 49: Serverguide Problems

    ServerGuide problems Look for the symptom in the left column of the chart. Probable solutions to the problem are in the right column. Table 6. Setup and Installation CD Symptom Suggested action Setup and Installation v Ensure that the system is a supported server with a startable (bootable) CD-ROM drive. CD will not start.

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting Chart

    Monitor problems Suggested action Testing Some IBM monitors have their own self-tests. If you suspect a problem with your monitor, see the information that comes with the monitor for adjusting and testing instructions. If you still cannot find the problem, call for service.
  • Page 51 Power problems Suggested action The server does not power on. Verify that: 1. The power cables are properly connected to the server. 2. The electrical outlet functions properly. 3. The type of memory that is installed is correct. 4. 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 can support.
  • Page 52 Disconnect the server from all electrical sources, wait for 30 seconds, reconnect reports a general monitor failure the server to the electrical sources, and restart the server. If a problem remains, call for service. IBM xSeries 255 Type 8685: Installation Guide...

  • Page 53: Appendix A. Getting Help And Technical Assistance

    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 chapter contains information about where to go for additional information about IBM and IBM products, what to do if you experience a problem ®...

  • Page 54: Software Service And Support

    Setting up e-mail notification of technical updates about your products Software service and support Through IBM Support Line, you can get telephone assistance, for a fee, with usage, configuration, and software problems with xSeries servers, IntelliStation workstations, and appliances. For information about which products are supported by Support Line in your country or region, go to http://www.ibm.com/services/sl/products/.

  • Page 55: Appendix B. Warranty Information

    Country-unique Terms, and Part 3 - Warranty Information. The terms of Part 2 replace or modify those of Part 1. The warranties provided by IBM in this Statement of Limited Warranty apply only to Machines you purchase for your use, and not for resale.
  • Page 56 Machine Code or software updates, or with a CRU, IBM or your reseller, if approved by IBM to provide warranty service, will either, at its discretion, 1) repair it to make it function as warranted, or 2) replace it with one that is at least functionally equivalent.
  • Page 57 Personal Data. Limitation of Liability IBM is responsible for loss of, or damage to, your Machine only while it is 1) in IBM’s possession or 2) in transit in those cases where IBM is responsible for the transportation charges.

  • Page 58: Part 2 - Country-Unique Terms

    TO YOU. Governing Law Both you and IBM consent to the application of the laws of the country in which you acquired the Machine to govern, interpret, and enforce all of your and IBM’s rights, duties, and obligations arising from, or relating in any manner to, the subject matter of this Statement of Limited Warranty, without regard to conflict of law principles.
  • Page 59 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 60 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 Limited Warranty, the charge paid by you for the individual Machine that is the subject of the claim.
  • Page 61 Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 or other legislation which cannot be excluded or limited. The Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 will not apply in respect of any goods which IBM provides, if you require the goods for the purposes of a business as defined in that Act.
  • Page 62 Yugoslavia, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM), Moldova, Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, or Ukraine, 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.
  • Page 63 “the laws of France” in Algeria, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo Republic, Djibouti, Democratic Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, French Guiana, French Polynesia, Gabon, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Lebanon, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mayotte, Morocco, New Caledonia, Niger, Reunion, Senegal, Seychelles, Togo, Tunisia, Vanuatu, and Wallis &...
  • Page 64 598 (2) of the Austrian Code of Civil Procedure, the parties expressly waive the application of paragraph 595 (1) figure 7 of the Code. IBM may, however, institute proceedings in a competent court in the country of installation.
  • Page 65 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 66 Limitation of Liability: The following replaces item 2 in this section: as to any other actual direct damages, IBM’s liability will be limited to the total amount you paid for the Machine that is the subject of the claim. For purposes of this item, the term “Machine”...
  • Page 67 For the purposes of this section, a “Default” means any act, statement, omission, or negligence on the part of IBM in connection with, or in relation to, the subject matter of this Statement of Limited Warranty in respect of which IBM is legally liable to you, whether in contract or tort.
  • Page 68 For the purposes of this section, a “Default” means any act, statement, omission, or negligence on the part of IBM in connection with, or in relation to, the subject matter of this Statement of Limited Warranty in respect of which IBM is legally liable to you, whether in contract or tort.

  • Page 69: Part 3 - Warranty Information

    * See “Types of Warranty Service” for the legend and explanations of warranty-service types. A warranty period of 3 years on parts and 1 year on labor means that IBM provides warranty service without charge for: 1. parts and labor during the first year of the warranty period; and 2.
  • Page 70 1. Customer Replaceable Unit (“CRU”) Service IBM will ship CRU parts to you for your replacement. If IBM instructs you to return the replaced CRU, you are responsible for returning it to IBM in accordance with IBM’s instructions. If you do not return the defective CRU, if IBM so instructs, within 30 days of your receipt of the replacement CRU, IBM may charge you for the replacement.
  • Page 71 Greece -- 30-210-688-1220 United Kingdom -- 01475-555-055 Ireland -- 353-1-815-4000 Appendix B. Warranty information...
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  • Page 73: Appendix C. 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. IBM may use or distribute any of the information you supply in any way it believes appropriate without incurring any obligation to you.

  • Page 74: Trademarks

    ® ® ™ 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, LANDesk , MMX , NetBurst, Pentium , Pentium II Xeon, Pentium III Xeon, and Xeon are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both.

  • Page 75: Electronic Emission Notices

    IBM makes no representations or warranties with respect to non-IBM products. Support (if any) for the non-IBM products is provided by the third party, not IBM. Some software may differ from its retail version (if available), and may not include user manuals or all program functionality.

  • Page 76: Australia And New Zealand Class A Statement

    IBM cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a nonrecommended modification of the product, including the fitting of non-IBM option cards. This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class A Information Technology Equipment according to CISPR 22/European Standard EN 55022.

  • Page 77: Japanese Voluntary Control Council For Interference (Vcci) Statement

    Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement 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.
  • Page 78 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 255 Type 8685: Installation Guide...

  • Page 79: Index

    23 installing 15 SCSI and RAID programs 31 specifications 2 server 31 hot-swap fan error LED 27 ServerGuide CD 31 hot-swap power supply Configuration/Setup Utility program 31 installing 20 configuring your server 31 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2003...
  • Page 80 11 heat sink 19 system board 10 installing 17 SCSISelect Utility program 31, 32 order of installation 17 ServerGuide socket cover 19 CD 31, 33 specifications 2 error symptoms 37 VRM 18 IBM xSeries 255 Type 8685: Installation Guide...
  • Page 81 shield power-control button 25, 28 shutting down the server 29 shuttle assembly removing 10 unlocking 10 size 2 solving problems 35 specifications 2 Standby mode 30 starting the server 25, 28 status LEDs 25, 27 stopping the server 29 system information LED 26 system power LED 25 system-error LED 26 temperature 2...
  • Page 82 IBM xSeries 255 Type 8685: Installation Guide...
  • Page 84 Part Number: 88P9204 Printed in U.S.A. SC88-P920-40...

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