Go to the Web for instructions: http://www.ibm.com/servers install the operating http://www.ibm.com/servers/ system? eserver/support/xseries/ /eserver/support/xseries/index.html/. index.html. Install applications, such as IBM systems management software and IBM ServeRAID programs The server is ready to use. Go to http://www.ibm.com/support/mysupport/ to register the server.
Check all cables for loose connections and verify that all optional devices you installed are on the ServerProven list at http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/ serverproven/compat/us/. View information about IBM Support Line at http://www.ibm.com/services/sl/products/ or view support telephone numbers at Is the problem http://www.ibm.com/planetwide/.
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Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad. Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten. Statement 1: DANGER Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: v Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm.
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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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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.
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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.
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For example, if a caution statement is labelled ″Statement 1″, translations for that caution statement are in the Safety Information document under ″Statement 1″. Be sure to read all caution and danger statements in this documentation before you perform the procedures. Read any additional safety information that comes with the server or optional device before you install the device.
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Solving problems If firmware and documentation updates are available, you can download them from the IBM Web site The server might have features that are not described in the documentation that comes with the server, and the documentation might be updated...
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The model number and serial number are on the label on the lower-right side of the bezel, as shown in the following illustration. This illustration might differ slightly from your hardware. Model number and serial number For a list of supported optional devices for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us. System x3105 Type 4347: Installation Guide...
The IBM System x Documentation CD The IBM System x Documentation CD contains documentation for the server in Portable Document Format (PDF) and includes the IBM Documentation Browser to help you find information quickly. Hardware and software requirements The IBM System x Documentation CD requires the following minimum hardware and software: ®...
Notices and statements in this document The caution and danger statements in this document are also in the multilingual Safety Information document, which is on the IBM System x Documentation CD. Each statement is numbered for reference to the corresponding statement in the Safety Information document.
Features and specifications The following information is a summary of the features and specifications of the server. Depending on the server model, some features might not be available, or some specifications might not apply. Table 1. Features and specifications Microprocessor: Power supply: One 310 watt (90 - 240 V Environment: v AMD single-core Athlon processor or...
Major components of the server Blue on a component indicates touch points, where you can grip the component to remove it from or install it in the server, open or close a latch, and so on. The following illustration shows the major components in the server. Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.
This chapter provides basic instructions for installing optional hardware devices in the server. These instructions are intended for users who are experienced with setting up IBM server hardware. If you need more detailed instructions, see the User’s Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD.
For a list of supported optional devices for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. System reliability guidelines To help ensure proper cooling and system reliability, make sure that the following requirements are met: v Each of the drive bays has a drive or a filler panel and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) shield installed in it.
Removing the side cover To remove the server side cover, complete the following steps: 1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and the “Installation guidelines” on page 7. 2. Turn off the server and all attached devices (see “Turning off the server” on page 33);...
Removing the bezel When you work with some devices, such as additional optical drives, you must first remove the bezel to access the device. To remove the bezel, complete the following steps: 1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and the “Installation guidelines”...
(ECC) DIMMs. These DIMMs must be compatible with the latest PC2-5300, 667 MHz SDRAM unbuffered DIMM specification. For a list of supported DIMMs for your server, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. v The server supports a maximum of two hard disk drives, four DIMMs, and one 5.25-inch device;...
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To install a DIMM, complete the following steps: 1. Locate the DIMM connectors on the system board. Determine the connectors into which you will install the DIMMs. Install the DIMMs in the sequence shown in the following table. DIMM 1 DIMM 1 error LED DIMM 2 DIMM 2 error LED...
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Attention: To avoid breaking the retaining clips or damaging the DIMM connectors, open and close the clips gently. 2. Open the retaining clips and, if necessary, remove any existing DIMM. 3. Touch the static-protective package that contains the DIMM to any unpainted metal surface on the server.
Installing a drive Depending on the server model, one or more of the following drives might be installed in the server: v Diskette (optional) v Tape drive (optional) v Hard disk drive v CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD/CD-RW combo The server might come with an IDE CD or DVD drive in bay 1 and a 3.5-inch serial ATA (SATA) hard disk drive in bay 4.
For a complete list of supported optional devices for the server, see http://www.ibm/com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. Installing a CD or DVD drive To install a CD or DVD drive in bay 1 or 2, complete the following steps: 1.
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EMC shield Drive retainer clip Note: If you are installing a drive that contains a laser, observe the following safety precaution. System x3105 Type 4347: Installation Guide...
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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.
Installing an optional tape drive To install an optional tape drive, complete the following steps: 1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page 7. 2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords and all external cables.
EMC shield 6. Touch the static-protective package that contains the drive to any unpainted metal surface on the server; then, remove the tape drive from the package and place it on a static-protective surface. 7. Slide the tape drive into the drive cage from the front of the server; then, connect the SATA cable to the tape drive.
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2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all external cables and power cords. 3. Remove the side cover (see “Removing the side cover” on page 9). 4. Grasp the hard disk drive cage and rotate it up until it locks into place on the chassis.
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board. See “Power and signal cables for internal drives” on page 22 for additional information about cabling drives and “System-board internal connectors” in the User’s Guide for the location of the SATA connectors on the system board. If there are open connectors on the cables that connect existing SATA drives, you can use these cables to connect the new drive.
Power and signal cables for internal drives The server uses cables to connect parallel IDE, Serial ATA, and SCSI devices (such as tape drives) to the power supply and to the system board. (See the User’s Guide for the location of system-board internal connectors.) Review the following information before you connect power and signal cables to internal drives: v The drives that are preinstalled in the server come with attached power and signal cables.
PCI Express slot 1, PCI Express slot 2, system-board integrated drive electronics (IDE) or SCSI devices, and then PCI slots 3 and 4. v For a list of supported optional devices for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. To install an adapter, complete the following steps: 1.
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8. Carefully grasp the adapter by the top edge or upper corners, and align it with the expansion-slot guides; then, press the adapter firmly into the expansion slot. Move the adapter directly from the static-protective package to the expansion slot. Attention: Make sure that the adapter is correctly seated in the expansion slot before you turn on the server.
Cabling an optional SCSI adapter You can install an optional SCSI adapter in the server to control an internal tape drive. You can also cable a SCSI adapter to external hard disk drives. See the SCSI adapter documentation for complete instructions for installing a SCSI adapter in the server and for additional information about SCSI adapters.
Bezel retention slots Bezel alignment tabs 2. Push the bottom of the bezel toward the server until the bezel snaps into place. Installing the side cover Note: You might find it easier to lay the server on its side to replace the side cover. To replace the side cover, complete the following steps: 1.
Thumbscrews 3. Use the two thumbscrews that you removed earlier to secure the cover to the server chassis. Connecting the cables If the server cables and connector panel have color-coded connectors, match the color of each cable end with the color of the connector. For example, match a blue cable end with a blue connector on the connector panel, a red cable end with a red connector, and so on.
Power-supply voltage switch Power cord connector Power-supply error LED Power-supply voltage switch AC power LED Video connector Parallel connector Serial connector Ethernet link status LED USB 4 connector Ethernet USB 3 connector Ethernet activity LED USB 2 connector USB 1 connector Updating the server configuration When you start the server for the first time after you add or remove an external SCSI device, you might receive a message that the configuration has changed.
Chapter 5, “Solving problems,” on page 39 for additional information. Detailed troubleshooting information is in the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD. Power-control button Press this button to turn the server on and off manually. A power-control-button shield comes with the server.
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Power-on LED When this LED is lit, it indicates that the server is turned on. When this LED is off, it indicates that ac power is not present, or the power supply or the LED itself has failed. Note: If this LED is off, it does not mean that there is no electrical power in the server.
Rear view The following illustration shows the connectors on the rear of the server. Power-supply voltage switch Power cord connector Power-supply error LED Power-supply voltage switch AC power LED Video connector Parallel connector Serial connector Ethernet link status LED USB 4 connector Ethernet USB 3 connector Ethernet activity LED...
Serial connector Connect a 9-pin serial device to this connector. Ethernet link status LED This LED is on the Ethernet connector on the rear of the server. When this LED is lit, it indicates that there is an active connection on the Ethernet port.
Turning off the server When you turn off the server and leave it connected to ac power, the server can respond to requests from the service processor, such as a remote request to turn on the server. While the server remains connected to ac power, one or more fans might continue to run.
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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.
Chapter 4. Configuring the 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 the 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 System x Documentation CD for more detailed information about the Configuration/Setup Utility program. Using the Boot Menu program...
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Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Software CD that comes with the server. To find updated information about configuring the controllers, complete the following steps. Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. The actual procedure might vary slightly from what is described in this document. 1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/support/xseries/index.html.
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“Troubleshooting tables” on page 50 for more information. v Diagnostic programs and error messages The system diagnostic programs are provided on the IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD. These programs test the major components of the server. See “POST beep codes” on page 40 and the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD for more information.
Use the following beep code descriptions to help diagnose and solve problems that are detected during startup. Note: See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD for more information about the POST beep codes.
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v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),”...
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v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),”...
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v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),”...
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v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),”...
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PCI Express slots. Make sure that the startup (boot) device is positioned early in the scanning order. (For information about the scanning order, see the User’s Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD). 3. Make sure that the settings for the adapter and all other adapters in the Configuration/Setup Utility program are correct.
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v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),”...
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v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),”...
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v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),”...
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v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),”...
Troubleshooting tables Use the troubleshooting tables to find solutions to problems that have identifiable symptoms. See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD for more detailed troubleshooting information. If you cannot find a problem in these tables, run the diagnostic programs (see “Running the diagnostic programs”...
Diskette drive problems v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU).
Hard disk drive problems v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU).
Keyboard, mouse, or pointing-device problems v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU).
Memory problems v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU).
Monitor or video problems Some IBM monitors have their own self-tests. If you suspect a problem with your monitor, see the documentation that comes with the monitor for instructions for testing and adjusting the monitor. v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved.
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To prevent diskette drive read/write errors, make sure that the distance between the monitor and any external diskette drive is at least 76 mm (3 in.). b. Non-IBM monitor cables might cause unpredictable problems. 2. Reseat the following components: a. Monitor b.
An IBM optional device that was 1. Make sure that: just installed does not work. v The device is designed for the server (see http://www.ibm.com/server/ eserver/serverproven/compat/us/). v You followed the installation instructions that came with the device and the device is installed correctly.
Power problems v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU).
Serial port problems v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU).
v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),”...
LED will not be lit the next time the server is restarted; if the problem remains, the LED will be lit again. See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD for additional information. Chapter 5. Solving problems...
To recover the BIOS code and restore the server operation to the primary page, complete the following steps: 1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/support/xseries/index.html. 2. From the Hardware list, select System x3105. 3. From the Software list, select the applicable operating environment and click 4.
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BIOS recovery jumper (J22) Boot block jumper (J5) Clear CMOS jumper (J19) 4. Move the boot block recovery jumper to pins 2 and 3. 5. Wait 30 seconds; then, connect the server to the ac power source. 6. Insert the BIOS flash diskette into the external diskette drive. 7.
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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 with your system or optional device, and whom to call for service, if it is necessary.
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 systems, optional devices, services, and support. The address for IBM System x and xSeries information is http://www.ibm.com/systems/x/. The address for IBM ®...
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.
Maximum internal hard disk drive capacities assume the replacement of any standard hard disk drives and population of all hard disk drive bays with the largest currently supported drives available from IBM. Maximum memory may require replacement of the standard memory with an optional memory module.
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.
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WEEE. Customer participation is important to minimize any potential effects of EEE on the environment and human health due to the potential presence of hazardous substances in EEE. For proper collection and treatment, contact your local IBM representative. System x3105 Type 4347: Installation Guide...
United States, go to http://www.ibm.com/ibm/environment/ products/batteryrecycle.shtml or contact your local waste disposal facility. In the United States, IBM has established a collection process for reuse, recycling, or proper disposal of used IBM sealed lead acid, nickel cadmium, nickel metal hydride, and battery packs from IBM equipment.
Consult an IBM authorized dealer or service representative for help. Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits. Proper cables and connectors are available from IBM authorized dealers. 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.