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Documentation CD. You can also find the most Install the operating current information about your system. Go to the server on the IBM Web site at: Web for instructions, http://www.ibm.com/ http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/ pc/support Install applications, such as IBM systems...
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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?
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2. First, attach all cables to devices. 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. xSeries 455: Installation Guide...
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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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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 xSeries 455: Installation Guide...
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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.
See the Rack Installation Instructions publication for complete rack installation and removal instructions. The IBM xSeries Documentation CD The IBM xSeries Documentation CD contains documentation for your server in Portable Document Format (PDF) and includes the IBM Documentation Browser to help you find information quickly.
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.
Bystander sound pressure, operating: 49 dBa – Server off: 5% to 100% Major components of the xSeries 455 server The orange color on components and labels in the server indicates hot-swap or hot-plug components. You can install or remove these components while the server is running, provided that the server is configured to support hot-swap and hot-plug components.
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The following illustration shows the locations of major components in your server. Note: The illustrations in this publication might differ slightly from your hardware. DIMM access doors DIMM Microprocessor Power Microprocessor Fan 4 module baffle Fan 3 Fan 2 Fan 1 Retention bracket Thumbscrews...
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 information, see the Option Installation Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD.
The following notes describe the types of adapters that your server supports and other information that you must consider when installing an adapter: v The following illustration shows the location and bus speeds of the PCI-X expansion slots on the PCI-X board. xSeries 455: Installation Guide...
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Note: The illustrations in this publication might differ slightly from your hardware. PCI-X slot 4 PCI-X slot 3 (100 (100 PCI-X slot 5 PCI-X slot 2 (133 PCI-X slot 6 Attention LED (133 MHz) Power LED PCI-X slot 1 v Locate the documentation that comes with the adapter and follow those instructions in addition to the instructions in this section.
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4. Follow the cabling instructions, if any, that come with the adapter. Route the adapter cables before you install the adapter. 5. Follow the instructions that come with the adapter to set jumpers or switches, if any. xSeries 455: Installation Guide...
Some xSeries 455 models come with an optional IBM ServeRAID adapter installed to control hard disk drives. If you are installing an optional IBM ServeRAID adapter, see the ServeRAID documentation and the cabling information in this section to install the ServeRAID adapter.
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7. Locate the connector on the opposite end of the SCSI cable and connect it to the SCSI backplane. 8. Reinstall fans 3 and 4. 9. If you have other options to install or remove, do so now. 10. Close the top cover. Go to “Completing the installation” on page 24. xSeries 455: Installation Guide...
– 2.5-mm hex (Allen) wrench (provided with the microprocessor option) – T15 Torx wrench (provided with the microprocessor option) v To order additional microprocessor options, contact your IBM marketing representative or authorized reseller. v Populate the microprocessor sockets in numeric order. Install the first microprocessor in microprocessor socket 1, the second microprocessor in microprocessor socket 2, and so on.
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Pull up on the levers to detach the memory-board assembly. b. Carefully remove the memory-board assembly from the server and set it aside. 4. Remove the shipping thumbscrews from the right side of the server. xSeries 455: Installation Guide...
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5. Lift the retention bracket from the server. Lift tabs Shipping thumbscrews 6. Loosen the blue thumbscrews securing the EMC shield; then, remove the EMC shield from the server. Thumbscrews 7. Remove the processor-board assembly from the server. Attention: When you handle static-sensitive devices, take precautions to avoid damage from static electricity.
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Power module a. Using the T-handled Torx wrench provided with the microprocessor option, completely loosen the power-module screws. b. Slide the power module from the microprocessor and remove the power module. c. Completely loosen the heat-sink screws. xSeries 455: Installation Guide...
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d. Use the hex wrench provided with the microprocessor option to open the socket lock and remove the microprocessor. Unlocked Locked Locking flag 9. Install the microprocessor and power module: Power module Microprocessor Microprocessor baffle Chapter 2. Installing options...
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For details about handling these devices, see “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 8. d. Touch the static-protective package containing the microprocessor to any unpainted metal surface on the server. Then, remove the microprocessor and power module from the package. xSeries 455: Installation Guide...
Your server supports 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB DIMMs, for a maximum of 56 GB of system memory. Go to the ServerProven list at http://www.ibm.com/pc/compat/ for a list of memory modules you can use with your server.
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You can configure your server to use memory mirroring and memory scrubbing. For detailed information about configuring your server and using these features, see the User’s Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. v When using memory mirroring, you must install two pairs of DIMMs at a time.
The following illustration shows the LEDs on the DIMM access door: Port 1 power LED Memory hot-plug Port 2 power LED enabled LED Port 1 power LED: When this LED is off, it indicates that power is removed from the port and that you can replace a failed DIMM. Memory hot-plug enabled LED: When this LED is lit, it indicates that hot-swap memory is enabled.
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DIMM slot 1 DIMM slot 14 5. Close the DIMM access door. 6. If you have other options to install or remove, do so now. 7. Close the top cover. Go to “Completing the installation” on page 24. xSeries 455: Installation Guide...
Hot-replacing DIMMs Complete the following steps to install a DIMM in your server with the server turned 1. Read the safety information beginning on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page 7. 2. Open the top cover and verify that the memory hot-plug enabled LED on the DIMM access door is lit before removing and replacing the DIMM.
3. Connect the cables and power cords. See “Connecting the cables” for more information. Connecting the cables The following illustration shows the locations of the input and output connectors on your server. Notes: 1. You must turn off the server before connecting or disconnecting cables from your server. xSeries 455: Installation Guide...
3. Cable identifiers are printed on the cables that come with your server and options. Use these identifiers to connect the cables to the correct connectors. 4. There are two optional IBM Eserver xSeries 455 SMP Expansion cable kits available to connect the SMP Expansion Port connectors.
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4. Configure the scalable partition. See “Configuring scalable partitions” on page 47. 5. Make sure the service processor on each node is configured and connected to the network. See the Remote Supervisor Adapter User’s Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. Two-node configuration A two-node configuration requires the 4-way to 8-way Scalability Kit option.
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Cable-management arm SMP Expansion cables 4. Connect the SMP Expansion cables to node 2: a. Locate the SMP Expansion cable that is connected to port 1 on node 1; then, connect the opposite end of the cable to port 1 of node 2. Next, route the cable through the node 2 cable-management arm.
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Connect one end of an SMP Expansion cable to port 3 on node 1; then, route the cable through the node 1 cable-management arm. Use a 2.5 m (8.2 feet) SMP Expansion cable for this connection. xSeries 455: Installation Guide...
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Cable-management arm SMP Expansion cables 4. Connect the SMP Expansion cables to node 2: a. Connect one end of an SMP Expansion cable to port 1 on node 2; then, route the cable through the node 2 cable-management arm. Use a 2.5 m (8.2 feet) SMP Expansion cable for this connection.
Complete the following steps to connect the server to a remote I/O enclosure with one expansion kit installed. xSeries 455 RXE Expansion RXE-100 Port A connector RXE Expansion Port connector 1. Remove the protective covers from the connectors on the ends of the cables. xSeries 455: Installation Guide...
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Go to “RXE Management cabling” on page 35. Complete the following steps to connect the server to a remote I/O enclosure with two expansion kits installed. RXE Expansion Port B connector xSeries 455 RXE-100 RXE Expansion Port A connector RXE Expansion Port connectors...
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1. Determine which server will be connected to port A of the remote I/O enclosure and which will be connected to port B. 2. Remove the protective covers from the connectors on the ends of the cables. xSeries 455: Installation Guide...
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Protective cover 3. Using an RXE Expansion cable, connect one end of the cable to the RXE Expansion Port A connector on the remote I/O enclosure. 4. Connect the opposite end of the cable to the RXE Expansion Port A connector on the applicable server.
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You can also connect remote I/O enclosures to both nodes 1 and 2 and nodes 3 and 4 of a four-node configuration. 1. Remove the protective covers from the connectors on the ends of the cables. Protective cover xSeries 455: Installation Guide...
Complete the following steps to connect the server RXE Management Port connector to a remote I/O enclosure. Note: Use the following instructions regardless of whether your remote I/O enclosure has one or two expansion kits installed. xSeries 455 RXE Management Port connector RXE Management...
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Note: You can connect a remote I/O enclosure to both nodes of a two-node configuration. If the remote I/O enclosure has only one expansion kit installed, you can connect the RXE Management Port connector on the primary server to the RXE Management A (in) Port on the remote I/O xSeries 455: Installation Guide...
enclosure. RXE Management A Node 1 (in) Port RXE Management B RXE Management Port (in) Port Node 2 RXE Management Port RXE Management A Node 3 (in) Port RXE Management B RXE Management Port (in) Port Node 4 RXE Management Port 1.
Gigabit Ethernet connectors. Remote Supervisor Adapter cabling Your server comes with a Remote Supervisor Adapter. For information about cabling the Remote Supervisor Adapter connectors, see the User’s Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. xSeries 455: Installation Guide...
RXE Management Port connector RXE Expansion USB 1 connector Port (A) connector USB 2 connector Video connector System power connectors (1 and 2): Connect the power cords to these two connectors to provide power to the server. xSeries 455: Installation Guide...
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RXE Expansion Port (B) connector: Connect a remote I/O enclosure to this connector. Serial connector: Connect the signal cable for a modem or other serial device to this connector. Remote Supervisor Adapter connectors and LEDs: This group of connectors and LEDs on the back of the server are used for system management information and control.
If the servers do not turn on when the power-control button is pressed, see the Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. Turning off the server...
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If the servers do not turn off when the power-control button is pressed, see the Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. Chapter 3. Server controls, LEDs, and power...
Scalable partition configuration process For more information about these programs, see “Configuring your server” in the User’s Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. Using the EFI Firmware Boot Manager Use the EFI Firmware Boot Manager to configure a variety of startup options and to access utility programs.
Note: If your server comes with an operating system installed, see the software documentation that comes with your server for configuration information. You can use the ServeRAID Manager program, on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD, v Configure a redundant array of independent disks (RAID)
For information about cabling, configuring, and using the Remote Supervisor Adapter to manage the server remotely, see the User’s Guide and the Remote Supervisor Adapter User’s Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. Configuring scalable partitions This section provides information and instructions for creating and deleting scalable partitions through the Configuration/Setup Utility program.
Note: The Scalable Systems Manager program, when available, is an extension to IBM Director that provides a graphical user interface for creating and managing scalable partitions. See the Scalable Systems Manager Installation and Users Guide for information about how to use that program to configure scalable partitions.
5. Exit the Configuration/Setup Utility program. 6. Turn off the servers. 7. If necessary, remove the SMP Expansion cables and reconnect them according to your new configuration. See the Option Installation Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for information. 8. Restart the servers.
The following table provides an abbreviated list of the error codes that might appear in the System Error Log during POST. See the Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for more information about the POST error codes.
Troubleshooting charts The following tables list 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 these charts, run the diagnostic programs. If you have run the diagnostic programs, or if running the tests does not reveal the problem, call for service.
If the problem remains, call for service. Monitor problems 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 instructions for testing and adjusting the monitor. If you cannot diagnose the problem, call for service.
Some IBM monitors have their own self-tests. If you suspect a problem with your start some application monitor, see the information that comes with the monitor for adjusting and testing programs.
Symptom Suggested action An IBM option that used to work v Make sure that all of the option hardware and cable connections are secure. does not work now. v If the option comes with its own test instructions, use those instructions to test the option.
Remind mode. If a new failure occurs, the system-error LED is lit again. The following illustration shows the LEDs on the light path diagnostics panel. See “Diagnosing problems using light path diagnostics” on page 57 for information about xSeries 455: Installation Guide...
3. Press and hold the switch on the circuit board until you locate the lit LED beside the defective microprocessor. 4. Follow the instructions in the Option Installation Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD to remove and replace the microprocessor.
Make sure that the room temperature is not too high. (See “Features and specifications” on page 4 for temperature information.) If the problem remains, call for service. A machine check abort error has occurred. Check the error log to identify the condition. xSeries 455: Installation Guide...
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Table 4. Light path diagnostics (continued) Problem Action BOARD A system board has failed. v Check the LEDs on the top of the server to determine which of the boards failed. v Remove ac power from the server; then, reconnect the server to ac power and restart the server.
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 appendix contains information about where to go for additional information about IBM and IBM products, what to do if you experience a problem ®...
You can find service information for your IBM products, including supported options, at http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/. 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/.
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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, the charge paid by you for the individual Machine that is the subject of the claim.
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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.
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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.
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Statement of Limited Warranty to the jurisdiction of the English courts. Arbitration: The following is added under this heading: In Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Georgia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, FYR Macedonia, Moldova, Appendix A. IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-07 11/2002...
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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.
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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.
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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”...
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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.
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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.
* 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.
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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.
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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.
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 television 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.
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.
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The cord set should have the appropriate safety approvals for the country in which the equipment will be installed. IBM power cords for a specific country or region are usually available only in that country or region.
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IBM power cord part number Used in these countries and regions 14F0087 Israel 1838574 Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Bolivia, Brazil, Caicos Islands, Canada, Cayman Islands, Costa Rica, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guam, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras,...