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  • Page 1 ERserver xSeries 306 Type 8836 User’s Guide...
  • Page 3 ERserver xSeries 306 Type 8836 User’s Guide...
  • Page 4 Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information in Appendix B, “Notices,” on page 25. First Edition (April 2004) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2004. 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

    Reliability, availability, and serviceability features ... . . 5 IBM Director ......5 The UpdateXpress program .
  • Page 6 Taiwanese Class A warning statement ....29 Chinese Class A warning statement ....29 Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement .

  • 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. 2004...
  • Page 8 Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad. Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten. xSeries 306 Type 8836: User’s Guide...
  • Page 9 All caution and danger statements in this documentation begin with a number. This number is used to cross reference an English caution or danger statement with translated versions of the caution or danger statement in the IBM Safety Information book.
  • Page 10 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 11 Statement 4: ≥ 18 kg (39.7 lb) ≥ 32 kg (70.5 lb) ≥ 55 kg (121.2 lb) CAUTION: Use safe practices when lifting. Statement 5: CAUTION: The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device.
  • Page 12 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 13: Chapter 1. Introducing The Xseries 306 Type 8836 Server

    Safety Information This document is in PDF on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. It contains translated caution and danger statements. Each caution and danger statement that appears in the documentation has a number that you can use to locate the corresponding statement in your language in the Safety Information document.

  • Page 14: Notices And Statements Used In This Book

    These updates are available from the IBM Web site. Complete the following steps to check for updated documentation and technical updates: 1.

  • Page 15: Features And Specifications

    Features and specifications The following information is a summary of the features and specifications of your server. Depending on your server model, some features might not be available, or some specifications might not apply. Table 1. Features and specifications Microprocessor: Size: Heat output: v Height: 43 mm (1.75 inches, 1 U)

  • Page 16: What Your Server Offers

    Your server uses the following features and technologies: v IBM Director IBM Director is a workgroup-hardware-management tool that you can use to centrally manage xSeries servers. For more information about IBM Director, see the IBM Director User’s Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD.

  • Page 17: Reliability, Availability, And Serviceability Features

    View the hardware configuration of remote systems, in detail v Monitor the usage and performance of critical components, such as microprocessors, disks, and memory v Centrally manage individual or large groups of IBM and non-IBM Intel-based servers, desktop computers, workstations, and mobile computers on a variety of platforms...

  • Page 18: The Updatexpress Program

    Increased productivity of IT personnel and users v Reduced service and support costs For more information about IBM Director, see the IBM Director CD that comes with your server, the IBM Director documentation on the CD, and the following Web...

  • Page 19: Server Controls, Leds, And Power

    System-locator LED: Use this blue LED to visually locate the server if it is in a location with numerous other servers. If your server supports IBM Director, you can use IBM Director to light this LED remotely. Hard disk drive activity LED: When this LED is flashing, it indicates that a hard disk drive is in use.
  • Page 20 Ethernet 1 transmit/receive activity LED Ethernet 1 speed 1 Gbps LED Ethernet 2 speed 1 Gbps LED Ethernet 2 transmit/receive activity LED Ethernet 1 transmit/receive activity LED: This LED is on the Ethernet connector. When this LED is lit, it indicates that there is activity between the server and the network.

  • Page 21: Server Power Features

    Server power features When the server is connected to an ac power source but is not turned on, the operating system does not run, and all core logic except for the service processor is shut down; however, the server can respond to requests from the service processor, such as a remote request to turn on the server.
  • Page 22 Statement 5: CAUTION: The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. 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.

  • Page 23: Chapter 2. Configuring The Server

    Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD includes an easy-to-use setup and installation program that is designed for your IBM server. The ServerGuide program detects the server model and hardware options that are installed and uses that information during setup to configure the hardware.

  • Page 24: Serverguide Features

    When you use the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, you do not need setup diskettes. You can use the CD to configure any supported IBM server model. The setup program provides a list of tasks that are required to set up your server model.

  • Page 25: Typical Operating-System Installation

    If you have already configured the server hardware and you decide not to use the ServerGuide program to install your operating system, complete the following steps to download the latest operating-system installation instructions from the IBM Support Web page: 1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/.

  • Page 26: Starting The Configuration/Setup Utility Program

    v View, set, and change settings for power-management features v View and clear the error log v Enable USB keyboard and mouse support Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program Complete the following steps to start the Configuration/Setup Utility program: 1. Turn on the server. 2.
  • Page 27 Select this choice to view or change the start options. Startup sequences take effect when you start the server. The startup sequence specifies the order in which the server checks devices to find a boot record. The server starts from the first boot record that it finds. If your server has Wake on LAN hardware and software and the operating system supports Wake on LAN functions, you can specify a startup sequence for the Wake on LAN functions.

  • Page 28: Passwords

    Run the diagnostic program on your server to get more information on any error codes that might occur. See the Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for instructions. v Save Settings Select this choice to save the changes you have made in the settings.

  • Page 29: User Password

    Remove the server battery and then reinstall it. See the Option Installation Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for instructions for removing the battery. v Change the position of the clear CMOS (password override) jumper on the system board to bypass the user password check.

  • Page 30: Using The Scsiselect Utility Program (Scsi Models Only)

    2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all power cords and external cables; then, remove the cover. Remove the riser-card assembly. See the Option Installation Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for instructions. 3. Change the position of the clear CMOS jumper to bypass the user or supervisor password check.

  • Page 31: Scsiselect Utility Menu Choices

    SCSISelect Utility menu choices The following choices are on the SCSISelect Utility menu: v Configure/View SCSI Controller Settings Select this choice to view or change SCSI controller settings. To reset the controller to its default settings, press F6 and follow the instructions on the screen.

  • Page 32: Using The Adaptec Raid Configuration Utility Programs (For Serial Ata Hostraid)

    To update the firmware and BIOS code for an optional ServeRAID controller, you must use the IBM ServeRAID Support CD that comes with the ServeRAID option. v If you install a different type of RAID controller in your server, use the configuration method described in the instructions that come with that RAID controller to view or change SCSI settings for attached devices.

  • Page 33: Using The Scsiselect Utility Program (For Scsi Hostraid)

    ServeRAID-7e (Adaptec HostRAID) Support CD. If this CD did not come with your server, you can download the ServeRAID-7e (Adaptec HostRAID) Support CD from the IBM Web site at http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/. Enabling the SCSI HostRAID feature Complete the following steps to enable the SCSI HostRAID feature: 1.

  • Page 34: Configuring The Gigabit Ethernet Controllers

    For device drivers and information about configuring the Ethernet controllers, see the Intel Ethernet Software CD that comes with your server. For updated information about configuring the controllers, go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/. xSeries 306 Type 8836: User’s Guide...

  • Page 35: 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 36: Getting Help And Information From The World Wide Web

    Getting help and information from the World Wide Web On the World Wide Web, the IBM Web site has up-to-date information about IBM xSeries and IntelliStation products, services, and support. The address for IBM xSeries information is http://www.ibm.com/eserver/xseries/. The address for IBM IntelliStation information is http://www.ibm.com/pc/intellistation/.

  • Page 37: Appendix B. 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 38: Trademarks

    OS/2 WARP Lotus, Lotus Notes, SmartSuite, and Domino are trademarks of Lotus Development Corporation and/or IBM Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. Intel, MMX, and Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both.

  • Page 39: Product Recycling And Disposal

    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 40: Electronic Emission Notices

    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 caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment.

  • Page 41: European Union Emc Directive Conformance 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 42: Power Cords

    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. IBM power cords used in the United States and Canada are listed by Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL) and certified by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA).
  • Page 43 IBM power cord part number Used in these countries and regions 14F0033 Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Botswana, Brunei Darussalam, Channel Islands, China (Hong Kong S.A.R.), Cyprus, Dominica, Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Iraq, Ireland, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Liberia, Malawi, Malaysia, Malta, Myanmar (Burma), Nigeria, Oman,...
  • Page 44 xSeries 306 Type 8836: User’s Guide...

  • Page 45: Index

    Class A notice 28 specifications 3 enabling microprocessor 3 the SCSI HostRAID feature 21 the Serial ATA HostRAID feature 20 environment 3 Ethernet 4 speed indicator 8 noise emissions 3 transmit/receive activity 8 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2004...
  • Page 46 NOS installation starting with ServerGuide 13 Configuration/Setup Utility 14 without ServerGuide 13 statements and notices 2 notes 2 supervisor password 15, 17 notes, important 26 system-error LED 7 notices system-locator LED 7 electronic emission 28 systems management 5 FCC, Class A 28 notices and statements 2 temperature 3 trademarks 26...
  • Page 48 Part Number: 59P6590 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 59P6590...

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