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xSeries 235
Type 8671
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
No
Did configuration
complete?
Yes
Use
No
ServerGuide to
install operating
system?
Yes
Install applications,
such as IBM systems
management software
and IBM ServeRAID
programs
flowchart to register
Go to the Server Support
flowchart
Go to the Web for instructions,
http://www.ibm.com/pc/support

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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 Register and profile your server properly? After you register and profile, you will be able to: • Diagnose problems using the IBM Online Assistant • Participate in the IBM discussion forum • Receive e-mail notifications of technical updates related to your profiled products...
  • Page 3 IBM xSeries 235 Type 8671 Installation Guide SC59-P653-80...
  • Page 4 73 and Appendix C, “Notices”, on page 85. Third Edition (January 2003) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2002. 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

    Chapter 1. Introduction ..... . 1 The IBM xSeries Documentation CD ....2 Hardware and software requirements .
  • Page 6 ..... . 59 Chapter 5. Installing IBM Director updates ....61 Chapter 6.

  • Page 7: 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. 2002...
  • Page 8 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 9 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.
  • Page 10 Statement 10 CAUTION: Do not place any object weighing more than 82 kg (180 lb) on top of rack-mounted devices. >82 kg (180 lb) viii IBM xSeries 235 Type 8671: Installation Guide...
  • Page 11 Overloading a branch circuit is potentially a fire hazard and a shock hazard under certain conditions. 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. Statement 14 CAUTION: Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels might be present.
  • Page 12 Statement 17 CAUTION: The following label indicates moving parts nearby. IBM xSeries 235 Type 8671: Installation Guide...

  • Page 13: Chapter 1. Introduction

    You will need these numbers when you register your server with IBM. The information label containing the serial number, machine type, model number, and agency marks for your server is located...

  • Page 14: The Ibm Xseries Documentation Cd

    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. Hardware and software requirements The IBM xSeries Documentation CD requires the following minimum hardware and software: v Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 (with Service Pack 3 or later), Windows 98, or...

  • Page 15: Features And Specifications

    – Minimum: 100 V ac Memory: – RS-485 (ASM interconnect) – Maximum: 127 V ac v Standard: 256 MB or 512 MB, – Support for IBM Remote Supervisor v Input voltage high range: depending on server model, Adapter – Minimum: 200 V ac...

  • Page 16: Notices And Statements In This Book

    Notices and statements 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 17: Major Components Of Your Server

    Major components of your server The orange color on components and labels in your server identifies hot-swap or hot-plug components. You can install or remove hot-swap and hot-plug components while the system is running, provided that your system is configured to support this function.

  • Page 18: System-Board Component Locations

    PCI-X slot 3 64-bit 3.3 V (J38) PCI-X slot 4 64-bit 3.3 V (J41) PCI-X slot 5 64-bit 3.3 V 133 MHz hot-plug (J43) PCI-X slot 6 64-bit 3.3 V 133 MHz hot-plug (J45) Battery (BH1) IBM xSeries 235 Type 8671: Installation Guide...

  • Page 19: System-Board Internal Cable Connectors

    System-board internal cable connectors The following illustration shows the internal cable connectors on the system board. System-board identification (some models) Power (J4) Power signal (J10) Fans (J18) Rear fans on 533 MHz system board Center fans on all other system boards IDE CD-ROM drive (J21) Diskette drive (J22)

  • Page 20: System-Board External Port Connectors

    The following illustration shows the input/output external port connectors on the system board. Keyboard (J2) Mouse (J3) Parallel (J5) Serial (J8) RS-485 (J13) Rear USB (J16) Video (J19) Ethernet (J26) Front USB (J29) Optional serial (533 MHz system board only) (J48) IBM xSeries 235 Type 8671: Installation Guide...

  • Page 21: System-Board Switches And Jumpers

    Changing the position of this switch does not affect the administrator password check, if an administrator password is set. See the User’s Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for additional information about the power-on password. Reserved.

  • Page 22: System-Board Led Locations

    LED (CR74) Service processor PCI-X bus C error activity LED (CR67) LED (CR76) PCI-X slot 6 external attention LED (CR77) PCI-X slot 6 internal attention LED (CR78) PCI-X slot 6 power LED (CR79) IBM xSeries 235 Type 8671: Installation Guide...

  • Page 23: Chapter 2. Installing Options

    Back up all important data before you make changes to disk drives. v For a list of supported options for your server, go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/compat/ on the World Wide Web. System reliability considerations To help ensure proper cooling and system reliability, make sure that: v Each of the drive bays has either a drive or a filler panel installed.

  • Page 24: Working Inside The Server With The Power On

    Do not place the device on your server cover or on a metal surface. v Take additional care when handling devices during cold weather because heating reduces indoor humidity and increases static electricity. IBM xSeries 235 Type 8671: Installation Guide...

  • Page 25: Removing The Server Door (Tower Model)

    Removing the server door (tower model) The following illustration shows how to remove the door from the tower model server. Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware. Flange Server door Complete the following steps to remove the server door: 1.

  • Page 26: Removing The Server Left-Side Cover And Bezel (Tower Model)

    For proper cooling and airflow, replace the server cover before turning on the server. Operating the server for extended periods of time (over 30 minutes) with the server cover removed might damage server components. IBM xSeries 235 Type 8671: Installation Guide...

  • Page 27: Removing The Bezel

    Removing the bezel The following illustration shows how to remove the bezel from the tower model server. Bezel-release lever Complete the following steps to remove the bezel: 1. Remove the server cover and locate the bezel-release lever. 2. Press up on the bezel-release lever. 3.

  • Page 28: Removing The Server Top Cover And Bezel (Rack Configuration)

    For proper cooling and airflow, replace the server cover before turning on the server. Operating the server for extended periods of time (over 30 minutes) with the server cover removed might damage server components. IBM xSeries 235 Type 8671: Installation Guide...

  • Page 29: Removing The Bezel

    Removing the bezel The following illustration shows how to remove the bezel from a rack configuration server. Bezel-release lever Bezel Complete the following steps to remove the bezel: 1. Remove the server cover and locate the bezel-release lever. 2. Press the bezel-release lever to the unlocked position as indicated on the lever. 3.

  • Page 30: Removing And Installing The Adapter-Support Bracket

    6. Disconnect the end of the cable that is attached to the center-fans connector on the system board. See “System-board internal cable connectors” on page 7 for the location of the center-fans connector. IBM xSeries 235 Type 8671: Installation Guide...
  • Page 31 7. Remove the adapter-support bracket. Center- bracket Adapter- support bracket SCSI cable Adapter-support bracket latches a. Press the release tab on each side of the adapter-support bracket and fan-support bracket unit. b. Slide the adapter-support bracket and fan-support bracket unit out of the guides;...

  • Page 32: Working With Adapters

    PCI-X slot 6 64-bit 3.3 V 133 MHz hot-plug (J45) Note: See the Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for additional information about the power-on and attention LEDs. IBM xSeries 235 Type 8671: Installation Guide...

  • Page 33: Adapter Considerations

    PCI bus A error LED (CR66) PCI-X bus B error LED (CR68) PCI-X slot 5 power LED (CR75) PCI-X slot 5 internal attention LED (CR73) PCI-X slot 5 external attention LED (CR74) PCI-X bus C error LED (CR76) PCI-X slot 6 external attention LED (CR77) PCI-X slot 6 internal attention LED (CR78)

  • Page 34: Installing A Hot-Plug Adapter (Slots 5 And 6)

    3. The integrated SCSI controller with RAID capabilities is on PCI bus B. v The optional IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter must be installed in PCI slot 1 only. Use the ribbon cable that comes with the adapter to connect the adapter to the Remote Supervisor Adapter connector (J27) on the system board.
  • Page 35 The following illustration shows how to install a PCI or PCI-X hot-plug adapter. Adapter-retention latch Expansion- slot cover Adapter Adapter- Adapter-support retention bracket clip Complete the following steps to install a hot-plug PCI or PCI-X adapter: 1. Review the information in “Safety” on page v, “Installation guidelines” on page 11, and “Handling static-sensitive devices”...
  • Page 36 See the documentation that comes with your operating system for information about enabling a hot-plug PCI-X slot. 11. If you have other options to install or remove, do so now; otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 35. IBM xSeries 235 Type 8671: Installation Guide...

  • Page 37: Installing A Non-Hot-Plug Adapter (Any Slot)

    3. Determine which expansion slot you will use for the adapter, and remove the expansion-slot cover. See the Option Installation Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for details. Chapter 2. Installing options...
  • Page 38 8. If you installed a full-length adapter, close the adapter-retention clip on the adapter-support bracket. Otherwise, continue with the next step. Attention: When you route the cables, do not block the ventilation space around any of the fans. IBM xSeries 235 Type 8671: Installation Guide...

  • Page 39: Installing Memory Modules

    When you install memory, you must install a pair of matched dual inline memory modules (DIMMs). See the Option Installation Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for more details.
  • Page 40 11, and “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 12. 2. Remove the server cover (see “Removing the server left-side cover and bezel (tower model)” on page 14 or “Removing the server top cover and bezel (rack configuration)” on page 16). IBM xSeries 235 Type 8671: Installation Guide...

  • Page 41: Installing A Hot-Swap Drive

    3. Open the cover on the air-baffle assembly. Note: It is not necessary to remove the air-baffle assembly to perform this step. Air-baffle assembly cover 4. Determine the connectors into which you will install the DIMMs. (See Table 3 on page 27.) 5.
  • Page 42 You cannot install hot-swap drives in the removable-media or non-hot-swap drive bays on the front side of the server, unless you install the 3-Pack Ultra320 Hot-Swap Expansion option. See the Option Installation Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for instructions for installing this option.

  • Page 43: Installing An Additional Microprocessor

    Important: A boot processor must always be installed in socket U13 of the system board. Notes: 1. To order additional microprocessor options, contact your IBM reseller or IBM marketing representative. 2. When you install a microprocessor in socket U9, you must also install the voltage regulator module (VRM) that comes with the microprocessor, in VRM connector J1.
  • Page 44 4. Locate the second microprocessor socket (connector U9) on the system board. 5. Remove the microprocessor baffle from the second microprocessor socket. 6. If the second microprocessor socket is covered with protective film, peel and remove the film. IBM xSeries 235 Type 8671: Installation Guide...
  • Page 45 Heatsink 2 Captive screws Microprocessor 2 VRM 2 Microprocessor baffle Microprocessor- release lever DIMMs 7. Install a VRM in the corresponding VRM connector (J1): a. Center the VRM over the connector. Make sure that the VRM is oriented and aligned correctly. b.
  • Page 46 Secure the heat sink to the microprocessor. Alternate between the two captive screws in the heat sink while tightening them. 10. If you have other options to install or remove, do so now; otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 35. IBM xSeries 235 Type 8671: Installation Guide...

  • Page 47: Completing The Installation

    Completing the installation To complete your installation, you must reinstall the bezel, reinstall the server cover, connect all the cables and, for certain options, run the Configuration/Setup Utility program. Follow the instructions in this section. Attention: v For proper cooling and airflow, replace the server cover before turning on the server.
  • Page 48 4. Slide the left-side cover forward until it locks in place. 5. Continue with “Installing the server door (tower model)” on page 37. IBM xSeries 235 Type 8671: Installation Guide...

  • Page 49: Installing The Server Door (Tower Model)

    Installing the server door (tower model) The following illustration shows how to install the door on the tower model server. Flange Door Complete the following steps to install the server door: 1. Set the door on the bottom hinge. 2. Locate the flange on the top edge of the door. 3.

  • Page 50: Installing The Server Bezel And Top Cover (Rack Configuration)

    1. Insert the two tabs on the left-side of the bezel into the matching holes on the server chassis. 2. Push the right-side of the bezel toward the server until the two tabs at the right-side of the bezel snap into place. IBM xSeries 235 Type 8671: Installation Guide...
  • Page 51 5. Slide the top cover forward until it locks in place. 6. Continue with “Cabling the server” on page 40. Note: See the Rack Installation Instructions provided on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for additional rack installation and cabling information.

  • Page 52: Cabling The Server

    1. Make sure you turn off the server before connecting any cables to or disconnecting any cables from the server. 2. For additional cabling instructions, see the User’s Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD and the documentation that comes with your options. It might be easier for you to route any cables before you install certain options.
  • Page 53 Pointing device cabling Your server has one pointing device port on the back of the server. Connect a pointing device to this port. Parallel port cabling Your server has one parallel port on the back of the server. You can connect a parallel device to this port.

  • Page 54: Updating Your Server Configuration

    If you have installed an additional microprocessor, your server can now operate as an 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.

  • Page 55: Chapter 3. Server Controls, Indicators, And Power

    LED button number LED (green) LED (amber) (green) USB 3 connector Operator information panel: The LEDs on this panel give status information for your server. See “Operator information panel” on page 46 for more information. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2002...
  • Page 56 LED. When this amber LED is on continuously, 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.

  • Page 57: Rear View

    This section identifies the indicators on the rear of your server. The following illustrations contain most of these indicators. The remaining indicators are illustrated in “Working with adapters” and “Advanced System Management ports” in the Option Installation Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. Server with fixed power supply Fan 1 LED...

  • Page 58: Operator Information Panel

    The meaning of the attention LED is defined by your operating system. For an illustration showing this LED on the system board, see the Option Installation Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. For additional information, see “LEDs for Active PCI slots” in the Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD.

  • Page 59: Server Power Features

    Information LED: When this amber LED is on, the server power supplies are nonredundant, or some other noncritical event has occurred. The event is recorded in the Error log. See the User’s Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for instructions for viewing the Error log. Check the...

  • Page 60: Turning Off The Server

    4. Disconnect the server from the power source. Note: After disconnecting all the power cords, wait approximately 15 seconds for your system to stop running. Watch for the power-on LED on the front of the server to stop flashing. IBM xSeries 235 Type 8671: Installation Guide...

  • Page 61: Standby Mode

    Standby mode Standby mode refers to the condition in which the server is connected to an ac power source but the server operating system is not running and all core logic is shut down except for the service processor. In Standby mode, the server can respond to service processor requests, such as a remote request to turn on the server.
  • Page 62 IBM xSeries 235 Type 8671: Installation Guide...

  • Page 63: 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 network operating system (NOS) installation. (See “Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD”...

  • Page 64: Using The Serverguide Setup And Installation Cd

    LSI Logic Configuration is a built-in, menu-driven configuration utility program that you can use to: v Perform a low-level format of a SCSI hard disk drive v Set a SCSI device scan order v Set a SCSI ID for a controller IBM xSeries 235 Type 8671: Installation Guide...

  • Page 65: Using Serveraid Manager

    Properties choices produce additional screens of parameters to review or change. Using ServeRAID Manager You can use the ServeRAID Manager program, provided on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD, to: v Configure a redundant array of independent disks (RAID) v Restore a SCSI hard disk to factory-default settings, erasing all data...

  • Page 66: Using Serveraid Manager In Startable-Cd Mode

    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.
  • Page 67 Configuring the controller You can use the Configuration wizard to configure your controller. The Configuration wizard provides two configuration options: Express and Custom. Express configuration automatically configures your controller, and you can use Custom configuration to configure your controller manually. Note: If the integrated RAID controller has two channels, it will appear in the ServeRAID Manager tree as two controller objects.
  • Page 68 6. Complete the following steps if you want to configure a hot-spare drive: a. Click the Spares tab. b. Select the physical drive you want to designate as the hot-spare drive; then, click (Add selected drives). IBM xSeries 235 Type 8671: Installation Guide...
  • Page 69 7. Click Next. The “Configuration summary” window opens. Figure 4. “Configuration summary” window 8. Review the information that is displayed in the “Configuration summary” window. To change the configuration, click Back. 9. Click Apply; then, click Yes when asked if you want to apply the new configuration.

  • Page 70: Viewing Your Configuration

    Detailed information about the selected device appears in the right pane. Figure 5. ServeRAID Manager window To display available actions for an item, click the item in the ServeRAID Manager tree and click Actions. IBM xSeries 235 Type 8671: Installation Guide...

  • Page 71: Getting Assistance

    Getting assistance For more information about ServeRAID Manager, see the online help system. To start the help system, either click (Information about this window) on the toolbar or select an item from the Help menu. Figure 6. ServeRAID Manager help menu The help system (ServeRAID Assist) will open within the ServeRAID Manager interface.
  • Page 72 Figure 7. Hints and tips feature IBM xSeries 235 Type 8671: Installation Guide...

  • Page 73: Chapter 5. Installing Ibm Director Updates

    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.
  • Page 74 IBM xSeries 235 Type 8671: Installation Guide...

  • Page 75: Chapter 6. Solving Problems

    Note: See the Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for more information about the POST beep codes. Table 4. POST beep code descriptions...

  • Page 76: Post Error Messages

    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. Table 5. Abbreviated list of POST error messages...

  • Page 77: Serverguide Program Problems

    ServerGuide program problems The following table lists problem symptoms and suggested solutions. Table 6. ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD Symptom Suggested action The ServerGuide Setup and v Ensure that the server is supported and has a startable (bootable) CD-ROM Installation CD will not start. drive.

  • Page 78: Troubleshooting Chart

    Troubleshooting chart Notes: 1. See the Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for more detailed troubleshooting charts. 2. 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.
  • Page 79 Table 7. Troubleshooting charts (continued) Symptom Suggested action System stops responding during 1. Remove the hard disk drive being tested when the server stopped responding hard disk drive diagnostic test. and try the diagnostic test again. 2. If the hard disk drive diagnostic test runs successfully, replace the drive you removed with a new one.
  • Page 80 If the problem remains, call for service. Monitor problems Testing the monitor. 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.
  • Page 81 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.
  • Page 82 USB is disabled and no USB device will work during POST. v The correct USB device driver is installed. v Your operating system supports USB devices. If the problem remains, call for service. IBM xSeries 235 Type 8671: Installation Guide...

  • Page 83: 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 appendix contains information about where to go for additional information about IBM and IBM products, what to do if you experience a problem ®...

  • Page 84: 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 85: Appendix B. Warranty Information

    Prior to on-site warranty service, you are required to go through problem determination with an IBM service specialist call center technician. A warranty period of 3 years on parts and 1 year on labor means that IBM will provide warranty service without charge for: 1.

  • Page 86: Warranty Service And Support

    IBM hardware repair - If the problem is determined to be caused by IBM hardware under warranty, trained service personnel are available to provide the applicable level of service, either on-site or at an IBM service center as determined by IBM.

  • Page 87: International Warranty Service

    International Warranty Service If you travel with your xSeries or IntelliStation system or relocate it to a country where your system is sold and serviced by IBM or IBM resellers authorized to perform warranty service, International Warranty Service (IWS) is available during the warranty period.

  • Page 88: Ibm Statement Of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-06 8/2000

    Country-unique Terms. 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, 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 89 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 possession or 2) in transit in those cases where IBM is responsible for the transportation charges.

  • Page 90: Part 2 - Country-Unique Terms

    “Machine” includes Machine Code and Licensed Internal Code. This limit also applies to IBM’s suppliers and your reseller. It is the maximum for which IBM, its suppliers, and your reseller are collectively responsible. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES IS IBM LIABLE FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: 1) THIRD-PARTY CLAIMS AGAINST YOU FOR DAMAGES (OTHER THAN THOSE UNDER THE FIRST ITEM LISTED ABOVE);...
  • Page 91 Trade Practices Act 1974 or other similar legislation and are only limited to the extent permitted by the applicable legislation. 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...
  • Page 92 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.
  • Page 93 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 Machine in a Middle Eastern or African country, you may obtain warranty service for that Machine from the IBM entity within the country of...
  • Page 94 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.
  • Page 95 Services Act 1982. 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.
  • Page 96 IBM xSeries 235 Type 8671: Installation Guide...

  • Page 97: 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 98: 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, 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 99: 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 100: 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 101: 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 102 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 235 Type 8671: Installation Guide...

  • Page 103: Index

    3 support 29 CD-ROM drive activity LED 44 eject button 44 CD-ROM problems 66 eject button Class A electronic emission notice 87 CD 44 components diskette 44 major 5 electrical input 3 system board 6 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2002...
  • Page 104 68 options 11 specifications 3 ServeRAID-5i 25 VRM 33 VRM 33 microprocessor specifications 3 integrated RAID controller monitor problems 68 configuring 54 mouse problems 67 using ServeRAID Manager 54 intermittent problems 67 IBM xSeries 235 Type 8671: Installation Guide...
  • Page 105 removing (continued) cover 14, 16 notes, important 86 door 13 notices reset button 44 electronic emission 87 FCC, Class A 87 used in this book 4 safety information electrical vi, viii laser vii operator panel 46 lifting vii option problems 69 SCSI adapter boot option 22 options SCSI connector...
  • Page 106 United States FCC Class A notice 87 World Wide Web 1 Universal Serial Bus (USB) problems 70 utility LSI Logic Configuration 52 ServeRAID Manager 53 video 3 video controller 3 voltage regulator module installing 33 IBM xSeries 235 Type 8671: Installation Guide...
  • Page 108 Part Number: 59P6538 Printed in the United States of America 59P6538...

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