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  • Page 1 System x iDataPlex dx360 FAQ for Types 6313, 6316, 6385, 6390, 7831, and 7833 Hints and Tips...
  • Page 3 System x iDataPlex dx360 FAQ for Types 6313, 6316, 6385, 6390, 7831, and 7833 Hints and Tips...
  • Page 4 Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in “Notices,” on page 13. First Edition (November 2008) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2008. US Government Users Restricted Rights – Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Hardware service and support ....12 IBM Taiwan product service ....12 Appendix.
  • Page 6 IBM System x iDataPlex dx360 Hints and Tips...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1. Introduction

    The following documentation is available for the IBM System x iDataPlex dx360 hardware configurations: v IBM System x iDataPlex dx360 Types 6313, 6316, 6385, 6390, 7831, and 7833 User's Guide This document contains general information about how to use, upgrade, and configure the 2U chassis, the dx360 system-board tray, and the System x iDataPlex storage enclosure.

  • Page 8: Getting Updated Documentation

    1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/. 2. Under Product support, click System x. 3. Under Popular links, click Publications lookup. 4. From the Product family menu, select System x iDataPlex dx360 server and click Go. Features and specifications The following information is a summary of the features and specifications of the iDataPlex dx360 hardware.

  • Page 9: Operator Panel Controls, Leds, And Connectors

    Table 1. Features and specifications Microprocessor: Supports two PCI expansion slots: Size (2U chassis): ® ™ dual-core or quad-core Intel Xeon v Each system-board tray supports v Height: 86 mm (3.386 inches) microprocessors in each system-board one PCIe expansion slot v Depth: 473 mm (18.6 inches) tray v Width: 446 mm (17.56 inches)

  • Page 10: System-Board Tray Components

    System-board tray components The following illustration shows the major components in the dx360 system-board tray. Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware. IBM System x iDataPlex dx360 Hints and Tips...

  • Page 11: Chapter 2. Hints And Tips

    BIOS Configuration Utility program. 5. Select the startup device and press Enter to boot from the selected device. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2008...

  • Page 12: Diagnostic Programs

    To download the latest version of the DSA Preboot programs, complete the following steps. Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. The actual procedure might vary slightly from what is described in this document. 1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/.

  • Page 13: Hardware Configuration

    As of the date of this publication, no iDataPlex rack solutions are available with a mixture of dx320, dx340, and dx360 servers. For up-to-date information about iDataPlex rack solutions that contain multiple types of servers, contact your IBM marketing representative or authorized reseller.

  • Page 14: Management Tools

    “Microprocessors” on page 9 for the list of supported microprocessors.) 2. The 800 MHz DIMMs operate with only the Intel Xeon E5462 2.80 GHz/1600 MHz quad core and Intel Xeon E5472 3.00 GHz/1600 MHz quad core microprocessors. IBM System x iDataPlex dx360 Hints and Tips...

  • Page 15: Microprocessors

    Start the BIOS Setup Utility program and reset the user password. – Clear the password by using the clear jumper. (See the IBM System x iDataPlex dx360 Problem Determination and Service Guide for instructions.) v Why are all users allowed to connect to the iDataPlex dx360 with an IPMI command? The iDataPlex dx360 is shipped with no configured password.

  • Page 16: System-Error Led

    The last step in the BIOS POST process is the video display initialization. BIOS requires approximately 40 seconds to complete the POST process and initialize the video display. IBM System x iDataPlex dx360 Hints and Tips...

  • Page 17: Chapter 3. 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 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 system, and whom to call for service, if it is necessary.

  • Page 18: Software Service And Support

    You can find service information for IBM systems and optional devices at http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/. Software service and support Through IBM Support Line, you can get telephone assistance, for a fee, with usage, configuration, and software problems with System x and xSeries servers, BladeCenter products, IntelliStation workstations, and appliances. For information about which products are supported by Support Line in your country or region, see http://www.ibm.com/services/sl/products/.

  • Page 19: Appendix. 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 20: Trademarks

    Red Hat, the Red Hat “Shadow Man” logo, and all Red Hat-based trademarks and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Red Hat, Inc., in the United States and other countries. Other company, product, or service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. IBM System x iDataPlex dx360 Hints and Tips...

  • Page 21: Important Notes

    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 might differ from its retail version (if available) and might not include user manuals or all program functionality.
  • Page 22 IBM System x iDataPlex dx360 Hints and Tips...

  • Page 23: Index

    1 getting help 11 settings, BMC IP 7 size 3 hardware configuration, supported 7 slots 3 hardware service and support 12 software service and support 12 help, getting 11 startup, boot order 5 humidity 3 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2008...
  • Page 24 IPMItool 8 sysconfig tool 8 XCAT tool 8 video initialization 10 web site iDataPlex Information Center 2 publication ordering 11 support 11 support line, telephone numbers 12 weight 3 XCAT tool 8 IBM System x iDataPlex dx360 Hints and Tips...
  • Page 26 Part Number: 46M1463 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 46M1463...

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