You can also find the most Use ServerGuide to current information about your set up and configure hardware server on the IBM Web site at: http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/. Did configuration complete ? Install an operating system on your server (choose one method)
Check all cables for loose connections and verify that all optional devices you ® installed are on the ServerProven list. You can view the ServerProven list at http://www.ibm.com/pc/compat/ View information about IBM support line at http://www.ibm.com/services/sl/products/ or view support telephone numbers at Problem http://www.ibm.com/planetwide/ solved?
Chapter 1. Introduction ..... . 1 The IBM Eserver Documentation CD ....2 Hardware and software requirements .
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Hardware service and support ....52 Appendix B. IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-08 04/2004 Part 1 - General Terms ..... . 53 Part 2 - Country-unique Terms .
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Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad. Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten. 326 Type 8848: Installation Guide...
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IBM Safety Information book. For example, if a caution statement begins with a number 1, translations for that caution statement appear in the IBM Safety Information book under statement 1. Be sure to read all caution and danger statements in this documentation before performing the instructions.
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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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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. 326 Type 8848: Installation Guide...
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Statement 8: CAUTION: Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following label attached. Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present inside any component that has this label attached. There are no serviceable parts inside these components.
™ This Installation Guide contains instructions for setting up your IBM 326 Type 8848 server and basic instructions for installing some options. More detailed instructions for installing options are in the Option Installation Guide on the IBM Eserver Documentation CD, which comes with the server. This document...
See the Rack Installation Instructions for complete rack installation and removal instructions. The IBM Eserver Documentation CD The IBM Eserver Documentation CD contains documentation for your server in Portable Document Format (PDF) and includes the IBM Documentation Browser to help you find information quickly.
Notices and statements used in this document The caution and danger statements that appear in this document are also in the multilingual Safety Information document, which is on the IBM Eserver Documentation CD. Each statement is numbered for reference to the corresponding statement in the Safety Information document.
Depending on the server model, some features might not be available, or some specifications might not apply. Racks are marked in vertical increments of 1.75 inches. Ea ch increment is referred to as a unit, or “U.” A 1-U-high device is 1.75 inches tall. 326 Type 8848: Installation Guide...
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Table 1. Features and specifications Microprocessor: Video controller: Heat output: ™ v AMD Opteron processor v ATI RageXL video controller on Approximate heat output in British v 1024 KB Level-2 cache system board thermal units (Btu) per hour for dual v Compatible with SVGA Note: Use the Configuration/Setup multiprocessor configurations:...
Major components of the Eserver 326 Type 8848 server The blue color on components and labels indicates touch points, where a component can be gripped, a latch moved, and so on. The following illustration shows the locations of major components in a SCSI hot-swap hard disk drive model server.
This chapter provides basic instructions for installing hardware options in your server. These instructions are intended for users who are experienced with setting up IBM server hardware. If you need more detailed instructions, see the Option Installation Guide on the IBM Eserver Documentation CD.
5. Press in on the USB option tray (below hard disk drive bay 1) to release it and slide the tray out until it stops; then, press the retention clip at the bottom rear of the tray and remove the tray from the server. 326 Type 8848: Installation Guide...
PCI-X slots if the size of the adapter permits. The server supports a variety of RAID adapters for both internal and external configurations. For the most current list of supported RAID adapters, go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/compat/. For details about installing a RAID adapter, see the documentation that comes with the adapter.
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If you plan to install an optional IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II (when available), install it in PCI-X slot 2. Use the ribbon cable that comes with the Remote Supervisor Adapter II to connect the 20-pin connector on the rear edge of the adapter to the Remote Supervisor Adapter II connector (JMGT1) on the system board.
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3. Remove the server cover (see “Removing the cover and bezel” on page 8). 4. Determine which PCI-X slot you will use for the adapter. PCI-X slot 1 (PCIX1) PCI-X slot 2 (PCIX2) 326 Type 8848: Installation Guide...
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5. On the rear panel, squeeze the expansion-slot clip to unlock the clip; then, pull the clip out from the server until it stops and rotate the clip as shown in the following illustration. It remains loosely attached to the server. Adapter retention bracket...
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15. If you have other options to install, install them now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 24. 326 Type 8848: Installation Guide...
Installing a hard disk drive The following notes describe the types of hard disk drives that your server supports and other information that you must consider when installing a hard disk drive: v The server supports two 25.4-mm (1-inch), slim, 3.5-inch hard disk drives. SCSI server models come with a hot-swap SCSI backplane.
4. Check the hard disk drive status LED and activity LED to verify that the drive is operating correctly. 5. If you have other options to install, install them now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 24. 326 Type 8848: Installation Guide...
Installing a non-hot-swap hard disk drive Before you install a non-hot-swap hard disk drive, read the following information: v See the documentation that comes with the drive for cabling instructions. v Route the cable before you install the drive. Do not block the airflow from the fans.
® maximum of 8 GB using PC3200 DIMMs. See the ServerProven list at http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/compat/ for a list of memory modules that the server supports. Important: For optimal system performance, make sure that the amount of memory installed is the same for each microprocessor. For example, if you want...
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DIMM 4 (DDR4) DIMM 3 (DDR3) DIMM 2 (DDR2) DIMM 1 (DDR1) DIMM 8 (DDR8) DIMM 7 (DDR7) DIMM 6 (DDR6) DIMM 5 (DDR5) Complete the following steps to install DIMMs: 1. Read the safety information beginning on page v, and “Installation guidelines” on page 7.
(SMP) server, and operating-system application programs can distribute the processing load between the microprocessors. This enhances performance for database and point-of-sale applications, integrated manufacturing solutions, and other applications. Microprocessor 2 is installed in socket 2 (U2). 326 Type 8848: Installation Guide...
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BIOS code. The most current level of BIOS code for the server is available at http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/. For additional information, see the User’s Guide on the IBM Eserver Documentation CD. v To use SMP, obtain an SMP-capable operating system. For a list of supported operating systems, go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/compat/.
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Do not force the heat sink and microprocessor apart; doing so can damage the microprocessor pins. Loosening one captive screw fully before loosening the other captive screw helps break the bond between the components without damaging them. 326 Type 8848: Installation Guide...
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Captive screws Microprocessor 2 Heat sink Heat-sink retention module Microprocessor socket 8. If you have other options to install, install them now. Otherwise, continue with “Completing the installation” on page 24. Chapter 2. Installing options...
For detailed information about external options and how to connect them to your server, see the documentation that comes with these options. For the location of external ports and connectors on the server, see the User’s Guide on the IBM Eserver Documentation CD.
“Using the baseboard management controller firmware update program” on page 35. For information about updating the BIOS code, see the User’s Guide on the IBM Eserver Documentation CD. The following illustration shows the USB connectors on the front of the server.
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For information about configuring the integrated Gigabit Ethernet controllers, see the User’s Guide on the IBM Eserver Documentation CD. 326 Type 8848: Installation Guide...
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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.
Rear view The following illustration shows the connectors and LEDs on the rear of the server. Link LEDs Activity LEDs System-error LED Power-on LED Power-cord Gigabit Ethernet 1 connector Serial connector (LAN1) connector Video USB connectors Gigabit Ethernet 2 connector connector (LAN2) Power-cord connector: Connect the power cord to this connector.
To remove all power from the server, you must disconnect it from the power source. Some operating systems require an orderly shutdown before you turn off the server. See your operating-system documentation for information about shutting down the operating system. 326 Type 8848: Installation Guide...
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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.
2. When the message Press F1 for Configuration/Setup appears, press F1. If a supervisor (administrator) password has been set, you must type the supervisor password to access the full Configuration/Setup Utility menu. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen. 326 Type 8848: Installation Guide...
USB diskette drive as a startup device. (For more information, see the information about Configuration/Setup Utility startup sequences in the User’s Guide on the IBM Eserver Documentation CD). Then, start again at step 1 of this procedure. The update process begins automatically when the server starts from the diskette.
To update the firmware and BIOS codes for an optional ServeRAID controller, you must use the IBM ServeRAID Support CD that comes with the controller. v If you install a different type of RAID controller, see the documentation that comes with the controller for information about viewing and changing SCSI settings for attached devices.
menu. For information about a specific object in the ServeRAID Manager tree, select the object and click Actions → Hints and tips. Configuring the controller By running ServeRAID Manager in Startable CD mode, you can configure the controller before you install your operating system. The information in this section assumes that you are running ServeRAID Manager in Startable CD mode.
When you click an object in the ServeRAID Manager tree, information about that object appears in the right pane. To display a list of available actions for an object, click the object and click Actions. 326 Type 8848: Installation Guide...
– More than one beep indicates that POST detected a problem. Error messages also appear during startup if POST detects a hardware-configuration problem. See “POST beep code descriptions” and the Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide on the IBM Eserver Documentation CD for more information. v Troubleshooting charts These charts list problem symptoms and steps to correct the problems.
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Secondary interrupt mask register test has failed. 2-2-1 Interrupt vector loading has failed. 2-2-2 Keyboard controller test has failed. 2-2-3 CMOS power failure and checksum checks have failed. 2-2-4 CMOS configuration information validation has failed. 326 Type 8848: Installation Guide...
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Table 2. POST beep code descriptions (continued) Beep code Description Action 2-3-1 Screen initialization has failed. Turn off the server, disconnect all power cords, and reconnect all power cords; then, restart the server. If the problem remains, call for service. 2-3-2 Screen memory test has failed.
The following table provides an abbreviated list of the error messages that might appear during POST. See the Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide on the IBM Eserver Documentation CD for more information about the POST error messages. Table 3. Abbreviated list of POST error messages...
ServerGuide problems The following table lists problem symptoms and suggested solutions. Table 4. ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD Symptom Suggested action The ServerGuide Setup and v Make sure that the server supports the ServerGuide program and has a Installation CD will not start. startable (bootable) CD-ROM (or DVD-ROM) drive.
Troubleshooting charts The following tables list problem symptoms and suggested solutions. See the Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide on the IBM Eserver Documentation CD for more detailed troubleshooting charts. 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.
Hard disk drive problems Symptom Suggested action Not all drives are recognized by 1. Remove the first drive that is not recognized and try the hard disk drive the hard disk drive diagnostic diagnostic test again. test (the Fixed Disk test). 2.
If the problem remains, call for service. Monitor problems Some IBM monitors have their own self-tests. If you suspect a problem with your monitor, see the information that comes with the monitor for instructions for testing and adjusting the monitor. If you cannot diagnose the problem, call for service.
1. To prevent diskette drive read/write errors, make sure that the distance between the monitor and diskette drives is at least 75 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.
If you received any error messages when using the software, see the information that comes with the software for a description of the messages and suggested solutions to the problem. If the problem remains, contact your place of purchase of the software. 326 Type 8848: Installation Guide...
Universal Serial Bus device problems Symptom Suggested action A USB device does not work. Make sure that: v The correct USB device driver is installed. v Your operating system supports USB devices. If the problem remains, call for service. Chapter 5. Solving problems...
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...
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 ERserver,xSeries, and IntelliStation products, services, and support. The address for IBM ERserver and xSeries information is http://www.ibm.com/eserver/xseries/.
Country-unique Terms, and Part 3 - Warranty Information. The terms of Part 2 replace or modify those of Part 1. The warranties provided by IBM in this Statement of Limited Warranty apply only to Machines you purchase for your use, and not for resale.
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If the Machine does not function as warranted during the warranty period, contact IBM or your reseller to obtain warranty service. If you do not register the Machine with IBM, you may be required to present proof of purchase as evidence of your entitlement to warranty service.
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Personal Data. Limitation of Liability IBM is responsible for loss of, or damage to, your Machine only while it is 1) in IBM’s possession or 2) in transit in those cases where IBM is responsible for the transportation charges.
TO YOU. Governing Law Both you and IBM consent to the application of the laws of the country in which you acquired the Machine to govern, interpret, and enforce all of your and IBM’s rights, duties, and obligations arising from, or relating in any manner to, the subject matter of this Statement of Limited Warranty, without regard to conflict of law principles.
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Limitation of Liability: The following is added at the end of this section: In accordance with Article 1328 of the Peruvian Civil Code the limitations and exclusions specified in this section will not apply to damages caused by IBM’s willful misconduct (“dolo”) or gross negligence (“culpa inexcusable”).
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Limitation of Liability: The following is added to this section: Where IBM is in breach of a condition or warranty implied by the Trade Practices Act 1974 or other similar legislation, IBM’s liability is limited to the repair or replacement of the goods or the supply of equivalent goods.
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2. as to any other actual damage arising in any situation involving nonperformance by IBM pursuant to, or in any way related to the subject of this Statement of Limited Warranty, the charge paid by you for the individual Machine that is the subject of the claim.
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Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 or other legislation which cannot be excluded or limited. The Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 will not apply in respect of any goods which IBM provides, if you require the goods for the purposes of a business as defined in that Act.
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Machine in any of those countries from either (1) an IBM reseller approved to perform warranty service or (2) from IBM, provided the Machine has been announced and made available by IBM in the country in which you wish to obtain service.
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Statement of Limited Warranty will be brought before, and settled exclusively by, the competent court of a) Athens for Greece, b) Tel Aviv-Jaffa for Israel, c) Milan for Italy, d) Lisbon for Portugal, and e) 326 Type 8848: Installation Guide...
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598 (2) of the Austrian Code of Civil Procedure, the parties expressly waive the application of paragraph 595 (1) figure 7 of the Code. IBM may, however, institute proceedings in a competent court in the country of installation.
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Except as otherwise provided by mandatory law: 1. IBM’s liability for any damages and losses that may arise as a consequence of the fulfillment of its obligations under or in connection with this Statement of Limited Warranty or due to any other cause related to this Statement of Limited...
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The limitation period for consumers in action for breach of warranty is the statutory period as a minimum. In case IBM or your reseller is unable to repair an IBM Machine, you can alternatively ask for a partial refund as far as justified by the reduced value of the unrepaired Machine or ask for a cancellation of the respective agreement for such Machine and get your money refunded.
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For the purposes of this section, a “Default” means any act, statement, omission, or negligence on the part of IBM in connection with, or in relation to, the subject matter of this Statement of Limited Warranty in respect of which IBM is legally liable to...
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For the purposes of this section, a “Default” means any act, statement, omission, or negligence on the part of IBM in connection with, or in relation to, the subject matter of this Statement of Limited Warranty in respect of which IBM is legally liable to you, whether in contract or tort.
Note: “Region” means either Hong Kong or Macau Special Administrative Region of China. A warranty period of 3 years on parts and 1 year on labor means that IBM provides warranty service without charge for: 1. parts and labor during the first year of the warranty period; and 2.
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This type of Warranty Service is a combination of Type 1 and Type 4 (see above). When a 5, 6 or 7 type of warranty service is listed, IBM will determine which type of warranty service is appropriate for the repair.
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Phone numbers are subject to change without notice. For the warranty service contact telephone number in a country subsequently added to the EU and not yet reflected in the list below, contact IBM in that country or visit the website above for a current telephone listing.
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.
Other company, product, or service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. Important notes Processor speeds indicate the internal clock speed of the microprocessor; other factors also affect application performance. 326 Type 8848: Installation Guide...
IBM makes no representations or warranties with respect to non-IBM products. Support (if any) for the non-IBM products is provided by the third party, not IBM. Some software may differ from its retail version (if available), and may not include user manuals or all program functionality.
Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits. 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.
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.
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).
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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,...
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Remote Supervisor Adapter II problems 46 cabling 11 specifications 5 setup 26 monitor problems 46 removing the cover 8 mouse problems 45 reset button 27 riser card 13 network operating system (NOS) installation 33 notes, important 3, 72 326 Type 8848: Installation Guide...
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United States electronic emission Class A notice 74 United States FCC Class A notice 74 Universal Serial Bus (USB) problems 49 updating the firmware code 35 connectors 28, 29 requirements 25 video connector 29 controller specifications 5 Web site IBM server products 1 IBM support 21 Index...