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IBM Netfinity 4500R User Reference Manual

IBM Netfinity 4500R User Reference Manual (198 pages)

Brand: IBM | Category: Server | Size: 4.82 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
11
Chapter 1.Introducing The IBM Netfinity

13
4500R

13
Chapter 2.Arranging Your Workspace

21
- Comfort
  21
  - Glare and Lighting
    21
  - Air Circulation
    21
  - Electrical Outlets and Cable Lengths
    22
Chapter 3.Configuring Your Server

23
Chapter 4.Using The Serverguide Cds

33
- Features at a Glance
  34
- Setup and Configuration Overview
  35
  - System Partition
    35
- Network Operating System (NOS) Installation Overview
  36
- Setting up Multiple Servers
  36
- Installing Your NOS Without Serverguide
  36
- Additional Programs Included with Serverguide
  37
  - NOS Updates
    37
  - Applications
    37
  - Installing Applications
    37
- Error Symptoms
  37
Chapter 5.Using Netfinity Manager

39
- Managing Your IBM Netfinity Server with Netfinity
  39
- Manager
  39
- Netfinity Manager Documentation
  40
- Netfinity Manager System Requirements
  40
  - Netfinity Manager for OS/2 System Requirements
    40
  - Netfinity Manager for Windows 95 and Windows 98
    41
- System Requirements
  41
  - Netfinity Manager for Windows NT System
    41
- Requirements
  41
- Starting the Netfinity Manager Installation Program
  42
- Netfinity Manager Database Support
  48
  - DB2 Database Support
    49
    
    System Requirements
    49
    
    Installing and Configuring the Database
    49
    
    Activating the Database
    50
    
    Granting and Revoking Database Privileges
    50
    
    Deleting the Database
    52
  - Lotus Notes Database Support
    53
    
    System Requirements
    53
    
    Installing the Database
    53
    
    Browsing the Netfinity Manager Lotus Notes
    54
    
    Database
    54
  - ODBC Database Support
    54
    
    System Requirements
    54
    
    ODBC Database Configuration
    55
    
    Creating the Netfinity Manager Tables
    56
    
    Supported and Certified Databases
    57
- Starting Netfinity Manager
  58
  - Netfinity Manager Service Manager
    59
  - Netfinity Manager Service Descriptions
    60
    
    Advanced System Management
    61
    
    Alert Manager
    61
    
    Alert on LAN Configuration
    61
    
    Capacity Management
    61
    
    Cluster Manager
    61
    
    Critical File Monitor
    61
    
    DMI Browser
    62
    
    ECC Memory Setup
    62
    
    Event Scheduler
    62
    
    File Transfer
    62
    
    Power-On Error Detect
    62
    
    Predictive Failure Analysis
    62
    
    Process Manager
    62
    
    RAID Manager
    62
    
    Remote Session
    63
    
    Remote System Manager
    63
    
    Remote Workstation Control
    63
    
    Screen View
    63
    
    Security Manager
    63
    
    Serial Connection Control
    63
    
    Service Configuration Manager
    63
    
    Software Inventory
    64
    
    System Diagnostics Manager
    64
    
    System Information Tool
    64
    
    System Monitor
    64
    
    System Partition Access
    64
    
    System Profile
    64
    
    Update Connector Manager
    64
    
    Web Manager Configuration
    65
  - Delaying Netfinity Manager Startup on OS/2 Systems
    65
- Getting more Information about Netfinity Manager
  65
- Installation Options
  66
  - Automated Installation
    66
  - Customized Installation
    68
Chapter 6.Installing Options

71
- Major Components of the Netfinity 4500R Server
  71
- System Board
  72
- Before You Begin
  78
- Safety Information
  79
- Removing the Cover and Bezel
  84
- Working with Adapters
  85
  - Adapter Considerations
    85
  - Installing an Adapter
    86
- Installing Internal Drives
  88
  - Internal Drive Bays
    88
  - SCSI Drives
    89
  - SCSI Ids
    90
  - Installing a Hot-Swap Drive
    90
  - Installing a Non-Hot-Swap Drive
    92
- Installing Memory Modules
  94
- Installing a Microprocessor
  95
- Installing a Hot-Swap Power Supply
  99
- Expansion Kit
  100
- Routing the Advanced System Management Interconnect
  102
- Option Cable
  102
- Replacing a Hot-Swap Fan Assembly
  103
- Installing the Server Cover and Bezel
  104
- Connecting External Options
  104
- Input/Output Ports
  105
  - Parallel Port
    105
    
    Viewing or Changing the Parallel-Port Assignments
    105
    
    Parallel Port Connector
    107
  - Video Port
    108
  - Keyboard Port
    108
  - Auxiliary-Device (Pointing Device) Port
    109
  - Ultra3 SCSI Ports
    109
    
    SCSI Cabling Requirements
    110
    
    Setting SCSI Ids
    110
    
    SCSI Connector Pin-Number Assignments
    111
  - Serial Ports
    112
    
    Viewing or Changing the Serial-Port Assignments
    112
    
    Serial-Port Connectors
    112
  - Universal Serial Bus Ports
    113
    
    USB Cables and Hubs
    113
    
    USB-Port Connectors
    113
  - Ethernet Port
    113
    
    Configuring the Ethernet Controller
    114
    
    Failover for Redundant Ethernet
    114
    
    Ethernet Port Connector
    115
  - Advanced System Management Ports
    115
- Cabling the Server
  117
- Installing the Server in a Rack
  117
Chapter 7.Solving Problems

119
- Diagnostic Tools Overview
  119
- Post
  121
  - POST Beep Code Descriptions
    121
  - POST Beep Codes
    123
  - POST Error Messages
    124
  - Event/Error Logs
    134
- Small Computer System Interface Messages
  134
- Diagnostic Programs and Error Messages
  134
  - Text Messages
    135
  - Starting the Diagnostic Programs
    136
  - Viewing the Test Log
    137
  - Diagnostic Error Message Tables
    137
- Identifying Problems Using Leds
  145
  - Power Supply Leds
    146
  - Light Path Diagnostics
    146
  - Diagnostics Panel
    147
  - Light Path Diagnostics Table
    147
- Recovering BIOS
  150
- Troubleshooting Charts
  151
  - Troubleshooting the Ethernet Controller
    157
    
    Network Connection Problems
    157
    
    Ethernet Controller Troubleshooting Chart
    158
  - Ethernet Controller Messages
    160
    
    Novell Netware or Intranetware Server ODI Driver
    160
    
    Messages
    160
    
    Driver Messages
    162
    
    NDIS 4.0 (Windows NT) Driver Messages
    164
    
    UNIX Messages
    164
- Replacing the Battery
  167
- Getting Help, Service, and Information
  169
  - Service Support
    170
  - Before You Call for Service
    170
  - Getting Customer Support and Service
    171
    
    Using the World Wide Web
    171
    
    Using Electronic Support Services
    171
    
    Getting Information by Fax
    172
    
    Getting Help Online
    172
    
    Getting Help by Telephone
    172
    
    Getting Help Around the World
    173
  - Purchasing Additional Services
    174
    
    Enhanced PC Support Line
    174
    
    900-Number Operating System and Hardware
    174
    
    Support Line
    174
    
    Network and Server Support Line
    174
    
    Ordering Support Line Services
    175
    
    Warranty and Repair Services
    175
  - Ordering Publications
    176
Appendix A. Product Warranties and Notices

177
- Warranty Statements
  177
- Notices
  186
  - Edition Notice
    186
  - Year 2000 Readiness and Instructions
    187
  - Trademarks
    187
  - Important Notes
    188
- Electronic Emission Notices
  188
- Power Cords
  190
Index

193

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IBM Netfinity 4500R Hardware Maintenance Manual

IBM Netfinity 4500R Hardware Maintenance Manual (192 pages)

Hardware Maintenance Manual

Brand: IBM | Category: Desktop | Size: 5.49 MB

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About this Manual

5
- Important Safety Information
  5
- Online Support
  6
- Table of Contents
  7
- General Checkout
  
  9
  - Features and Specifications
    11
- General Information
  
  11
- Diagnostics
  
  19
  - Diagnostic Tools Overview
    19
  - Identifying Problems Using Leds
    19
    
    Light Path Diagnostics
    19
    
    Power Supply Leds
    19
    
    Diagnostics Panel
    20
    
    Light Path Diagnostics Table
    20
  - Post
    20
    
    Event/Error Logs
    21
    
    POST Error Messages
    21
  - Diagnostic Programs and Error Messages
    21
    
    Starting the Diagnostic Programs
    22
    
    Text Messages
    22
    
    Diagnostic Error Message Tables
    23
    
    Viewing the Test Log
    23
  - Small Computer System Interface Messages
    21
  - Recovering BIOS
    24
  - Troubleshooting the Ethernet Controller
    24
    
    Network Connection Problems
    24
    
    Ethernet Controller Troubleshooting Chart
    25
  - Ethernet Controller Messages
    27
    
    Novell Netware or Intranetware Server ODI Driver
    27
  - Messages
    27
    
    Network Driver Interface Specification 2.01 (OS/2)
    30
  - Driver Messages
    30
    
    NDIS 4.0 (Windows NT) Driver Messages
    31
    
    UNIX Messages
    32
  - Power Checkout
    34
  - Replacing the Battery
    34
  - Temperature Checkout
    35
- Configuring the Server
  
  37
- Installing Options
  
  47
  - Exploded View of the Netfinity 4500R
    47
  - System Board Layout
    48
    
    System Board Options Connectors
    48
    
    System Board External Port Connectors
    49
    
    System Board Internal Cable Connectors
    49
    
    System Board Switches and Jumpers
    50
    
    System Board LED Locations
    52
  - Before You Begin
    53
    
    Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
    54
    
    System Reliability Considerations
    54
    
    Working Inside a Server with Power on
    54
  - Removing the Cover and Bezel
    55
  - Working with Adapters
    56
    
    Adapter Considerations
    56
  - Adapter Installation Instructions
    57
  - Installing Internal Drives
    58
    
    Internal Drive Bays
    59
    
    SCSI Drives
    60
    
    SCSI Ids
    60
  - Installing a Hot-Swap Drive
    60
  - Installing a Non-Hot-Swap Drive
    61
  - Installing a Microprocessor
    63
  - Installing a Hot-Swap Power Supply
    65
  - Replacing a Hot-Swap Fan Assembly
    67
  - Connecting External Options
    68
    
    Cabling Requirements
    68
    
    Installation Procedure
    69
    
    Setting SCSI Ids for External Devices
    69
  - Installing the Server Cover and Bezel
    68
  - Input/Output Ports
    69
    
    Parallel Port
    70
    
    Parallel Port Connector
    70
    
    Viewing or Changing the Parallel-Port Assignments
    70
    
    Video Port
    71
    
    Auxiliary-Device (Pointing Device) Port
    72
    
    Keyboard Port
    72
    
    SCSI Cabling Requirements
    73
    
    Setting SCSI Ids
    73
    
    Ultra3 SCSI Ports
    73
    
    SCSI Connector Pin-Number Assignments
    74
    
    Serial Ports
    75
    
    Serial-Port Connectors
    75
    
    Viewing or Changing the Serial-Port Assignments
    75
    
    Universal Serial Bus Ports
    76
    
    USB Cables and Hubs
    76
    
    USB-Port Connectors
    76
    
    Configuring the Ethernet Controller
    77
    
    Ethernet Port
    77
    
    Failover for Redundant Ethernet
    77
    
    Advanced System Management Ports
    81
    
    Ethernet Port Connector
    81
  - Cabling the Server
    81
- Netfinity Manager
  
  83
  - Manager
    83
  - Managing Your IBM Netfinity Server with Netfinity
    83
  - Netfinity Manager Documentation
    83
  - Netfinity Manager System Requirements
    84
    
    Netfinity Manager for OS/2 System Requirements
    84
    
    Netfinity Manager for Windows 95 and Windows 98 System Requirements
    84
    
    Netfinity Manager for Windows NT System
    85
  - Requirements
    85
  - Starting the Netfinity Manager Installation Program
    86
  - Netfinity Manager Database Support
    91
    
    DB2 Database Support
    91
    
    System Requirements
    91
    
    Activating the Database
    92
    
    Installing and Configuring the Database
    92
    
    Granting and Revoking Database Privileges
    93
    
    Deleting the Database
    95
    
    Lotus Notes Database Support
    95
    
    System Requirements
    95
    
    Installing the Database
    96
    
    Browsing the Netfinity Manager Lotus Notes
    97
    
    Database
    97
    
    ODBC Database Support
    97
    
    System Requirements
    97
    
    Creating the Netfinity Manager Tables
    98
    
    ODBC Database Configuration
    98
    
    Supported and Certified Databases
    99
  - Starting Netfinity Manager
    100
    
    Advanced System Management
    101
    
    Netfinity Manager Service Descriptions
    101
    
    Netfinity Manager Service Manager
    101
    
    Alert Manager
    102
    
    Alert on LAN Configuration
    102
    
    Capacity Management
    102
    
    Cluster Manager
    102
    
    Critical File Monitor
    102
    
    DMI Browser
    102
    
    ECC Memory Setup
    103
    
    Event Scheduler
    103
    
    File Transfer
    103
    
    Power-On Error Detect
    103
    
    Predictive Failure Analysis
    103
    
    Process Manager
    103
    
    RAID Manager
    103
    
    Remote Session
    103
    
    Remote System Manager
    104
    
    Remote Workstation Control
    104
    
    Screen View
    104
    
    Security Manager
    104
    
    Serial Connection Control
    104
    
    Service Configuration Manager
    104
    
    Software Inventory
    104
    
    System Diagnostics Manager
    105
    
    System Information Tool
    105
    
    System Monitor
    105
    
    System Partition Access
    105
    
    System Profile
    105
    
    Update Connector Manager
    105
    
    Delaying Netfinity Manager Startup on OS/2 Systems
    106
    
    Web Manager Configuration
    106
  - Getting more Information about Netfinity Manager
    106
  - Installation Options
    107
    
    Automated Installation
    107
    
    Customized Installation
    108
- FRU Information (Service Only)
  
  111
  - Removing the LED Cover
    111
  - Removing the Diskette/Cdrom Drive
    112
  - Removing the On/Off Reset Board
    112
  - Removing the LED Board
    113
  - Removing the SCSI Backplane Assembly
    113
  - Removing the Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drive Backplane
    114
  - Removing the Power Supply Backplane
    115
  - Removing the AC Distribution Box
    116
  - Removing the System Board
    117
- Symptom-To-FRU Index
  
  119
  - Beep Symptoms
    119
  - Information Panel System Error LED
    122
  - No Beep Symptoms
    122
  - Diagnostic Error Codes
    124
  - Error Symptoms
    128
  - Power Supply LED Errors
    129
  - POST Error Codes
    130
  - SCSI Error Codes
    136
  - Temperature Error Messages
    136
  - Fan Error Messages
    137
  - Power Error Messages
    137
  - System Shutdown
    139
    
    Temperature Related System Shutdown
    139
    
    Voltage Related System Shutdown
    139
  - DASD Checkout
    140
  - Host Built-In Self Test (BIST)
    140
  - Bus Fault Messages
    141
  - Undetermined Problems
    141
- Parts Listing (Type 8656)
  
  143
  - Keyboards
    145
    
    Power Cords
    146
- Related Service Information
  
  149
  - Safety Information
    149
    
    General Safety
    149
    
    Electrical Safety
    150
    
    Safety Inspection Guide
    151
    
    Handling Electrostatic Discharge-Sensitive Devices
    152
    
    Grounding Requirements
    153
    
    Safety Notices (Multi-Lingual Translations)
    153
  - Send Us Your Comments
    188
  - Notices
    189
  - Problem Determination Tips
    189
  - Trademarks
    190

IBM Netfinity 4500R Configuration And Options Manual

IBM Netfinity 4500R Configuration And Options Manual (127 pages)

Brand: IBM | Category: Server | Size: 1.46 MB

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IBM Netfinity 4500R Installation Manual

IBM Netfinity 4500R Installation Manual (60 pages)

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