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IBM xSeries 206 User Manual

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  • Page 1 ERserver xSeries 206 Type 8482 User’s Guide...
  • Page 3 ERserver xSeries 206 Type 8482 User’s Guide...
  • Page 4 Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in and Appendix B, “Notices,” on page 33. 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 ....6 IBM Director ......8 Update Xpress program .
  • Page 6 Power cords ......37 Index ......41 xSeries 206 Type 8482: User’s Guide...

  • 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 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 206 Type 8482: User’s Guide...
  • Page 9 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 10 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 206 Type 8482: User’s Guide...
  • Page 11 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 12 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 13: Chapter 1. Introducing The Xseries 206 Type 8482 Server

    Your server contains IBM Enterprise X-Architecture technologies, which help increase performance, reliability, and availability. For more information about the IBM X-Architecture technologies and features in your server, see “What your server offers” on page 5 and “Reliability, availability, and serviceability” on page 6. For additional information about the IBM X-Architecture technologies and features, go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/eserver/xseries/xarchitecture/.

  • Page 14: Related Documentation

    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 15: Notices And Statements Used In This Document

    The caution and danger statements that appear in this document are also in the ® multilingual Safety Information document, which is on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. Each statement is numbered for reference to the corresponding statement in the Safety Information document.

  • Page 16: Features And Specifications

    Two or three speed-controlled fans because of room reflections and other nearby noise sources. The declared sound-power levels indicate an upper limit, below which a large number of computers will operate. xSeries 206 Type 8482: User’s Guide...

  • Page 17: What Your Server Offers

    This high-performance controller supports high resolutions and includes many performance-enhancing features for your operating-system environment. v IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD Your server comes with a IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD, which you can use to diagnose problems. v IBM Director IBM Director is a workgroup-hardware-management tool that you can use to centrally manage xSeries servers.

  • Page 18: Reliability, Availability, And Serviceability

    See the documentation that comes with your systems-management software for more information. To order an optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II, contact your IBM marketing representative or authorized reseller. Reliability, availability, and serviceability Three important server design features are reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS).
  • Page 19 Error logging of POST failures v Hot-swap SCSI hard disk drives v Integrated Ethernet controller v Support for the optional IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II v Key-lock support for physical security v Memory change messages posted to the error log v Power-on self-test (POST) ®...

  • Page 20: Ibm Director

    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 21: Update Xpress Program

    Diskette-eject button Press this button to release a diskette from the diskette drive. Diskette drive activity LED When this LED is lit, it indicates that the diskette drive is in use. Chapter 1. Introducing the xSeries 206 Type 8482 server...
  • Page 22 LED on the system board might also be lit to help isolate the error. Detailed troubleshooting information is in the Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. USB ports Connect a USB device to these connectors.

  • Page 23: Rear View

    LEDs. In addition, if you install the optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II, you must disconnect the video cable from the system board and connect it to the optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II. Chapter 1. Introducing the xSeries 206 Type 8482 server...

  • Page 24: Server Power Features

    The amount of memory that is reserved for system resources depends on the operating system, the configuration of the server, and the configured PCI options. xSeries 206 Type 8482: User’s Guide...

  • Page 25: Turning Off The Server

    If the Wake on LAN feature turned on the server, the Wake on LAN feature can turn of the server. v The server can turn itself off as an automatic response to a critical system failure. Chapter 1. Introducing the xSeries 206 Type 8482 server...
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  • Page 27: Chapter 2. Configuring Your Server

    For information about using this utility program, see “Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program” on page 16. v IBM ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD The ServerGuide program provides software-setup tools and installation tools that are designed for your server. Use this CD during the installation of your...

  • Page 28: Using The Configuration/Setup Utility Program

    ServeRAID Manager ™ ServeRAID Manager is available as a stand-alone program and as an IBM Director extension. If a ServeRAID controller is installed in your server, use ServeRAID Manager to define and configure your disk-array subsystem before you install your operating system. For information about using this program, see “Using ServeRAID Manager”...
  • Page 29 Select this choice to set or change a user password. See “User password” on page 19 for more information. – Supervisor Password This choice is on the Configuration/Setup Utility menu only if an optional IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II is installed. Select this choice to set or change a supervisor password. A supervisor password is intended to be used by a system administrator;...
  • Page 30 Technology is Enabled. Attention: Do not make changes in the Advanced Processor Control option unless directed to do so by an IBM authorized service representative. – ASF Configuration Select this choice to enable or disable the Alert Standard Format (ASF) feature on your server.

  • Page 31: Passwords

    Configuration/Setup Utility menu. You can use any combination of up to seven characters (A–Z, a–z, and 0–9) for the password. The Supervisor Password choice is on the Configuration/Setup Utility menu only if an optional IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II is installed.

  • Page 32: Using The Serverguide Setup And Installation Cd

    ServerGuide program. You can download a free image of the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, or you can purchase the CD. To download the image, go to the IBM ServerGuide Web page at http://www.ibm.com/pc/qtechinfo/MIGR-4ZKPPT.html. To purchase the latest ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, go to the ServerGuide fulfillment Web site at http://www.ibm.com/pc/coupon/.

  • Page 33: Setup And Configuration Overview

    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 34: Using The Boot Menu Program

    Using the Adaptec HostRAID configuration programs Use the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility programs and SCSISelect Utility (also referred to as IBM ServeRAID-7e) to add RAID levels 0 and 1 functionality to the integrated Serial ATA controller and the SCSI controller. Be sure to use these programs as described in this document.

  • Page 35: Using The Adaptec Raid Configuration Utility Programs (For Serial Ata Raid)

    Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility programs, see the documentation on the IBM ServeRAID-7e (Adaptec HostRAID) Support CD. If this CD did not come with your server, you can download the IBM ServeRAID-7e (Adaptec HostRAID) Support CD from the IBM Web site at: http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/.

  • Page 36: Using The Scsiselect Utility Program (For Scsi Raid)

    SCSI RAID feature and install the device drivers before you can use it. The SCSI RAID configuration utilities, device drivers, and information are available on the IBM ServeRAID-7e (Adaptec HostRAID) Support CD. If this CD did not come with your server, you can download the IBM ServeRAID-7e (Adaptec HostRAID) Support CD from the IBM Web site at http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/.

  • Page 37: Using Serveraid Manager

    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 Configuration wizard starts.
  • Page 38 10. Click Apply; then, click Yes when asked if you want to apply the new configuration. The configuration is saved in the controller and in the physical drives. 11. Exit from the ServeRAID Manager program, and remove the CD from the CD-ROM drive. 12. Restart the server. xSeries 206 Type 8482: User’s Guide...

  • Page 39: Viewing The Configuration

    You do not need to set any jumpers or configure the controller. However, you must install a device driver to enable the operating system to address the controller. For updated information about configuring the controller, go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/. Chapter 2. Configuring your server...

  • Page 40: Using The Scsiselect Utility Program (Some Models)

    - The transfer rate for Ultra3 SCSI LVD devices is 160 MBps - The transfer rate for Ultra2 SCSI LVD devices is 80 MBps - The transfer rate for Fast SCSI devices is 20 MBps xSeries 206 Type 8482: User’s Guide...
  • Page 41 – Advanced Configuration Select this choice to view or change the settings for advanced configuration options. v SCSI Disk Utilities Select this choice to view the SCSI IDs assignments or to format a SCSI device. Select a device from the list and read the instructions on the screen carefully before making a selection.
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  • Page 43: 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 44: 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 45: 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 46: Trademarks

    Predictive Failure Analysis 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 47: 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 48: Battery Return Program

    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. For information on proper disposal of these batteries, contact IBM at 1-800-426-4333.

  • Page 49: Industry Canada Class B Emission Compliance 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 50 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.
  • Page 51 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,...
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  • Page 53: Index

    26 HostRAID feature for SCSI enabling 24 using to configure the SCSI controller 24 hot-swap drive, specifications 4 danger statements 3 data rate, Ethernet 27 device driver, update 9 diskette drive activity LED 9 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2004...
  • Page 54 PCI expansion slots 4 statements and notices 3 power control-button 10 status LEDs 9 power cords 37 symmetric multiprocessing 1 power supply specifications 4 system error LED 10 power switch 10 system specifications 4 power-cord connector 11 xSeries 206 Type 8482: User’s Guide...
  • Page 55 United States FCC Class B notice 36 update device drivers and firmware 9 using Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility 23 Boot Menu program 22 IBM Configuration/Setup Utility program 15, 16 passwords 17, 19 SCSI HostRAID to configure the controller 24 SCSISelect Utility program 28 ServeRAID Manager 25...
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  • Page 58 Part Number: 88P9335 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 88P9335...

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