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Summary of Contents for IBM eServer xSeries 225 Type 8647
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Documentation CD. You can also find the most Did configuration complete? current information about your server on the IBM Web site at: http://www.ibm.com/pc/support ServerGuide to Go to the Web for Instructions, install operating http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/ system? Use ServerGuide to...
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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.
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Statement 3 CAUTION: When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic devices, or transmitters) are installed, note the following: v Do not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable parts inside the device.
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To avoid these hazards, ensure that your system electrical requirements do not exceed the branch circuit protection requirements. Refer to the information that is provided with your IBM device for electrical specifications. IBM xSeries 225 Type 8647: Installation Guide...
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Statement 15 CAUTION: Make sure that the rack is secured properly to avoid tipping when the server unit is extended. Statement 23 CAUTION: Do not place any object weighing more than 50 kg (110 lb) on top of rack-mounted devices. >50 kg (110 lb) Declaración 23 PRECAUCIÓN:...
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Placera inte något föremål som väger mer än 50 kg ovanpå rackmonterade enheter. >50 kg Merknad 23 ADVARSEL: Ikke sett gjenstander som veier mer enn 50 kg oppå enheter som er montert i et kabinett. >50 kg IBM xSeries 225 Type 8647: Installation Guide...
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Avviso 23 ATTENZIONE: Non poggiare oggetti che pesano più di 50 kg sulla parte superiore delle unità montate in rack. >50 kg Turvaohje 23 Varoitus: Telineeseen asennettujen laitteiden päälle ei saa asettaa yli 50 kilon painoista esinettä. >50 kg Voorschrift 23 WAARSCHUWING: Plaats geen objecten die meer dan 50 kg wegen op apparaten die in het rek zijn gemonteerd.
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Anbring ikke genstande, der vejer mere end 50 kg, oven på enheder, der er monteret i rack. >50 kg Instrução 23 CUIDADO: Não coloque nenhum objeto com peso superior a 50 kg (110 lbs.) sobre dispositivos montados em rack. >50 kg (110 lbs) IBM xSeries 225 Type 8647: Installation Guide...
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Instrução 23 CUIDADO: Não coloque nenhum objeto com peso superior a 50 kg (110 lbs.) sobre dispositivos montados em rack. >50 kg (110 lbs) IBM xSeries 225 Type 8647: Installation Guide...
Starting and configuring your server v Installing your operating system The latest version of this publication is available from the IBM Web site. Go to http://www.ibm.com/ and click Support & downloads. In the Technical support keyword search field, type 8647 and click Go. A list of publications for your server is displayed.
32 MB RAM. v Adobe Acrobat Reader 3.0 or later. Adobe Acrobat Reader software is included on the documentation CD, and you can install it when you run the IBM Documentation Browser. Starting the IBM Documentation Browser Use one of the following procedures to start the Documentation Browser: v If Autostart is enabled, insert the documentation CD into your CD-ROM drive.
Using the search feature Complete the following steps to use the Documentation Browser search feature: 1. Type a key word in the Search field. 2. Click Search. The topics containing the search word are listed in order based on the number of occurrences. 3.
Height: 440 mm (18.4 in.) update EEPROMs on the system board v Depth: 660 mm (26 in.) v Width: 217 mm (6.5 in.) v Weight: 20 kg (44 lb) to 25.8 kg (57 lb) depending upon configuration IBM xSeries 225 Type 8647: Installation Guide...
Notices and statements used in this book The caution and danger statements that appear in this book are also in the multilingual Safety Information book, which is on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. Each statement is numbered for reference to the corresponding statement in the Safety Information book.
Note: The illustrations in this publication might differ slightly from your hardware. Cover Air baffle Filler EMC shield panels Rear adapter- retaining bracket Adapter airflow guide Microprocessor Large hot-swap drive cage Heatsink Bezel Bezel Front adapter- door support bracket Memory module Frame-support bracket IBM xSeries 225 Type 8647: Installation Guide...
The following illustration shows the external input/output port connectors on the system board. Mouse Keyboard USB 1/ USB 2 Parallel (LPT1) Serial A/ Serial B (COMA/ COMB) Ethernet Audio Front panel USB (JUSB3) IBM xSeries 225 Type 8647: Installation Guide...
This chapter provides basic instructions for installing hardware options in your server. These instructions are intended for users who are experienced with setting up IBM server hardware. If you need more detailed instructions, see the Option Installation Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD.
When installing options in the server, you might find it easier to lay the server on its side. If you do so, rotate the feet inward toward the server, so that they do not break. IBM xSeries 225 Type 8647: Installation Guide...
Removing the side cover To remove the side cover, you might find it easier to lay the server on its side. If you do, and your server has stabilizing feet that rotate, move the stabilizing feet so that they do not break (see “Moving the stabilizing feet” on page 10). Complete the following steps to remove the side cover of the server: 1.
4. Pull the top of the bezel away from the chassis; then, push the bezel down to disengage the bottom tabs. 5. Remove the bezel from the server and store the bezel in a safe place. IBM xSeries 225 Type 8647: Installation Guide...
Removing and installing the support bracket When working with some devices, such as hard disk drives, adapters, and memory modules, you must first remove the support bracket to access the device. Complete the following steps to remove the support bracket: 1.
SCSI controller with RAID capabilities and forces PCI-X slots 4 and 5 to 66 MHz. v The optional IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter can be installed only in PCI slot 1. Use the ribbon cable that comes with this adapter to connect it to the Remote Supervisor Adapter connector (JMGT1) on the system board.
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4. Rotate the rear adapter-retention bracket to the open (unlocked) position and remove it from the server. Rotate the front adapter-retention bracket to the open position. If you are installing a smaller adapter, remove only the rear adapter-retention bracket. 5. Remove the expansion-slot cover. From the rear of the server, press on the slot cover.
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1. 13. If you have other options to install, do so now; otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 34. IBM xSeries 225 Type 8647: Installation Guide...
Cabling an optional SCSI adapter You can install an optional SCSI adapter in your server to control the internal hard disk drives. With a SCSI adapter installed, you can configure the internal hard disk drives into disk arrays. You can also cable a SCSI adapter to external hard disk drives.
3, and a hard disk drive in bay 7. Server with hot-swap hard disk drives Bay 1 Bay 2 Bay 3 Bay 4 Bay 5 Bay 6 Bay 7 Bay 8 Bay 9 IBM xSeries 225 Type 8647: Installation Guide...
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PCI adapter, save the EMC shield and filler panel from the bay or the PCI adapter slot cover in the event you later remove the option. 7. For a complete list of supported options for your server, go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/ on the World Wide Web. Chapter 2. Installing options...
Some laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser diode. Note the following. Laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view directly with optical instruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam. IBM xSeries 225 Type 8647: Installation Guide...
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EMC shield Filler panel 6. Touch the static-protective package containing the drive to any unpainted metal surface on the server; then, remove the drive from the package and place it on a static-protective surface. 7. Set any jumpers or switches on the drive according to the documentation that comes with the drive.
1. Follow the instructions in “Preinstallation steps” on page 20. 2. Remove the side cover (see “Removing the side cover” on page 11). 3. Remove the support bracket (see “Removing and installing the support bracket” on page 13). IBM xSeries 225 Type 8647: Installation Guide...
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4. Press the drive cage release lever down and then rotate the cage out of the server until the drive-cage retention tab locks into place and the open ends of the drive slots and installed drives are facing you. Ensure that the drive cage locks into place over the drive-cage retention tab by rotating the drive cage all the way out of the server.
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11. If you have other options to install or remove, do so now; otherwise, replace the support bracket (see “Removing and installing the support bracket” on page 13) and then go to “Completing the installation” on page 34. IBM xSeries 225 Type 8647: Installation Guide...
Power and signal cables for internal drives Your server uses cables to connect IDE and SCSI devices to the power supply and to the system board. (See “System-board internal connectors” on page 7 for the location of system-board connectors.) Review the following information before connecting power and signal cables to internal drives: v The drives that are preinstalled in your server come with power and signal cables attached.
10 minutes without either a drive or a filler panel installed in each bay. 1. Review the “Installation guidelines” on page 9, and “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 10. 2. Open the server door. IBM xSeries 225 Type 8647: Installation Guide...
RAID capabilities or an optional ServeRAID controller, you might need to reconfigure your disk arrays after installing hard disk drives. See the ServeRAID documentation on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD for additional information about RAID operation and complete instructions for using ServeRAID Manager.
PC2100, registered synchronous dynamic random-access memory (SDRAM) with error correcting code (ECC) DIMMs. These DIMMs must be compatible with the latest PC2100 SDRAM Registered DIMM specification. For a list of supported options for your server, go to http://www.ibm.com/us/compat/ on the World Wide Web. ™...
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5. Open the retaining clips and, if necessary, remove any existing DIMM. 6. Touch the static-protective package containing the DIMM to any unpainted metal surface on the server. Then remove the new DIMM from the package. 7. Gently open the retaining clip on each end of the DIMM slot. Turn the DIMM so that the pins align correctly with the connector.
Thoroughly review the documentation that comes with the microprocessor to determine the required BIOS update. The latest level of BIOS code for your server is available from the World Wide Web. See the User’s Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for the World Wide Web addresses.
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The following illustration shows how to install an additional microprocessor. Microprocessor Microprocessor baffle release lever DIMMs Microprocessor 2 Heatsink 2 Captive screws Complete the following steps to install an additional microprocessor: 1. Review the “Installation guidelines” on page 9 and “Handling static-sensitive devices”...
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(until they stop); otherwise, damage to the microprocessor will occur. c. Secure the heat sink to the microprocessor by tightening the captive screws. Alternate between the two captive screws in the heat sink while tightening them. 11. Install the air baffle. IBM xSeries 225 Type 8647: Installation Guide...
12. Install the adapter airflow guide: a. Rotate the front and rear adapter-retention brackets to the open (unlocked) position. b. Slide the adapter airflow guide into the guides on the air baffle and front adapter-support bracket; then, push it into place, using care to not damage any cables.
3. For hot-swap hard disk drive models, make sure the side cover is unlocked; then, insert the hot-swap lock bar into the slots on the bezel and rotate it to the locked position. The hot-swap lock bar locks when you lock the side cover key lock. IBM xSeries 225 Type 8647: Installation Guide...
Replacing the side cover If you removed the support bracket or bezel, reinstall it before you replace the side cover. See “Removing and installing the support bracket” on page 13 and “Replacing the bezel” on page 34. Note: The rear adapter retaining bracket rests against the server side cover. You might find it easier to lay the server on its side to replace the side cover.
SMP server. Therefore, you might need to upgrade your operating system to support SMP. See the User’s Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD and your operating-system documentation for additional information.
During typical operation, both the ac and dc power LEDs are on. For any other combination of LEDs, see the Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. CD-eject button Press this button to release a CD from the CD-ROM drive.
LED. When this amber LED is lit, it indicates that the drive has failed. If an optional IBM ServeRAID controller is installed in the server, when the LED flashes slowly (one flash per second), the drive is being rebuilt. When the LED flashes rapidly (three flashes per second), the controller is identifying the drive.
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Approximately 20 seconds after the server is connected to ac power, the power-control button becomes active, and you can turn on the server and start the operating system by pressing the power-control button. The server can also be turned on in any of the following ways: v If a power failure occurs while the server is turned on, the server will restart automatically when power is restored.
If an optional Remote Supervisor Adapter is installed in the server, the server can be turned off from the Remote Supervisor Adapter user interface. v The server can turn itself off as an automatic response to a critical system failure. IBM xSeries 225 Type 8647: Installation Guide...
Chapter 4. Configuring your server The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD provides software setup tools and installation tools that are specifically designed for your IBM server. Use this CD during the initial installation of your server to configure basic hardware features and to simplify your operating system installation.
Configuration/Setup Utility menu. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen. See the User’s Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for more detailed information about the Configuration/Setup Utility. Using ServeRAID Manager...
To run the ServeRAID Manager program in startable-CD mode, turn on the server; then, insert the IBM ServeRAID Support CD into the CD-ROM drive. If the ServeRAID Manager program detects an unconfigured controller and ready drives, the program automatically starts the Configuration wizard, and a window similar to that shown in Figure 1 opens.
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5. Click Apply; then, click Yes when asked if you want to apply the new configuration. The configuration is saved in the controller and in the physical drives. 6. Exit from the ServeRAID Manager program and remove the CD from the CD-ROM drive. 7. Restart the server. IBM xSeries 225 Type 8647: Installation Guide...
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Using Custom configuration: To configure your controller manually, select Custom configuration. Using Custom configuration, you can select which two physical drives you want to configure and create a hot-spare drive. Complete the following steps to use Custom configuration: 1. In the ServeRAID Manager tree, click the controller. 2.
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9. Click Apply; then, click Yes when asked if you want to apply the new configuration. The configuration is saved in the controller and in the physical drives. 10. Exit from the ServeRAID Manager program, and remove the CD from the CD-ROM drive. 11. Restart the server. IBM xSeries 225 Type 8647: Installation Guide...
Viewing your configuration You can use ServeRAID Manager to view information about RAID controllers and the RAID subsystem (such as arrays, logical drives, hot-spare drives, and physical drives). To view information, expand the ServeRAID Manager tree; then, click the relevant tree object.
Actions → Hints and tips. ServeRAID Assist will start, and information about the tree object will appear in the right pane of ServeRAID Manager. IBM xSeries 225 Type 8647: Installation Guide...
Figure 7. Hints and tips feature Using the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program Use the LSI Logic Configuration Utility to: v Perform a low-level format on a SCSI hard disk drive v View or change SCSI IDs for attached devices v Set SCSI protocol parameters on SCSI hard disk drives Notes: 1.
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Enter. The Device Properties and Mirroring Properties choices produce additional screens of parameters to review or change. See the User’s Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for more detailed information about the LSI Logic Configuration Utility.
Service Pack, install the Service Pack. If the CD does not contain the Service Pack, check the IBM Web site to see if a Service Pack is available. If it is, download and install the Service Pack according to the instructions in its readme file.
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“Power-on self-test (POST)” on page 54. v Diagnostic programs and error messages The diagnostic programs are provided on the IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD. These programs test the major components of your server. Note: See “Solving problems” in the Hardware Maintenance Manual and ®...
The following table provides an abbreviated list of the error messages that might appear during POST. Note: See the Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for more information about the POST error messages. POST...
POST Failing device or Suggested action message problem found Memory error Verify that your memory is fully seated and installed properly. Failing DIMM was Verify that your memory is correct for your server disabled and that it is installed properly. 301 and Keyboard and keyboard Ensure that the keyboard cable is connected and...
Troubleshooting charts The following table lists problem symptoms and suggested solutions. See the Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for more detailed troubleshooting charts. If you cannot find the problem in the troubleshooting charts, run the diagnostic programs. If you have run the diagnostic test programs, or if running the tests does not reveal the problem, call for service.
Keyboard, mouse, or pointing-device problems Keyboard, mouse, or Suggested action pointing-device symptom All or some keys on the Verify that: keyboard do not work. v The keyboard cable is securely connected to the system, and the keyboard and mouse cables are not reversed. v Both the server and the monitor are turned on.
1. To prevent diskette drive read/write errors, be sure the distance between monitors and diskette drives is at least 76 mm (3 in.). 2. Non-IBM monitor cables might cause unpredictable problems. 3. An enhanced monitor cable with additional shielding is available for the 9521 and 9527 monitors.
Each error LED is lit to indicate a problem with a specific component. After a problem is corrected, its LED will not be lit the next time the server is restarted; if the problem remains, the LED will be lit again. See the User’s Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for additional information.
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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/.
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International Warranty Service (IWS) is available during the warranty period. Eligible IBM systems are identified by their four-digit machine types. You can obtain IWS through the service delivery method (such as depot, carry-in, or on-site) provided in the servicing country. Service methods and procedures vary by country, and some service or parts might not be available in all countries.
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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, IBM’s liability will be limited to the charge paid by you for the individual Machine that is the subject of the claim.
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IBM with fraud or gross negligence and for express warranty. The following sentence is added to the end of item 2: IBM’s liability under this item is limited to the violation of essential contractual terms in cases of ordinary negligence.
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