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IBM System x3500 Type 7977 Installation Manual (124 pages)
Installation Guide
Brand:
IBM
| Category:
Server
| Size: 7.85 MB
Table of Contents
Installation Guide
1
Server Support
2
Table of Contents
5
Safety
7
Chapter 1. Introduction
15
The IBM System X Documentation CD
16
Hardware and Software Requirements
16
Using the Documentation Browser
17
Notices and Statements in this Document
18
Features and Specifications
19
Major Components of the Server
20
Chapter 2. Installing Optional Devices
21
Installation Guidelines
21
System Reliability Guidelines
22
Working Inside the Server with the Power on
22
Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
23
Opening the Bezel
24
Removing the Left-Side Cover
25
Installing a Memory Module
25
Installing Redundant Power and Cooling
33
Installing a Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drive
37
Installing an Additional Microprocessor
39
Installing an Adapter
41
Installing an IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II Slimline
43
Completing the Installation
44
Connecting the Cables
45
Reattaching the Bezel
46
Updating the Server Configuration
47
Chapter 3. Server Controls, Connectors, Leds, and Power
49
Front View
49
Rear View
51
Server Power Features
53
Turning on the Server
53
Turning off the Server
54
Chapter 4. Configuring the Server
55
Using the Serverguide Setup and Installation CD
55
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility Program
56
Using the Integrated System Management Firmware Update Utility Program
56
Using the Baseboard Management Controller
57
Enabling and Configuring SOL Using the OSA Smbridge Management Utility Program
57
Linux Configuration
58
Microsoft Windows 2003 Standard Edition Configuration
64
Installing the OSA Smbridge Management Utility Program
65
Using the Baseboard Management Controller Utility Programs
67
Using the Serveraid Configuration Programs
68
Configuring Hot-Swap SAS or Hot-Swap SATA RAID
68
Using the IBM Serveraid Configuration Utility Program
69
Using Serveraid Manager
70
Using the RAID Configuration Programs
71
Starting the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility Program
72
Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility Menu Choices
72
Creating a RAID Array
72
Viewing the Array Configuration
73
Using Serveraid Manager
73
Viewing the Configuration
74
Using the Boot Menu Program
75
Enabling the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility Program
75
Configuring the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Controller
75
Chapter 5. Solving Problems
77
Diagnostic Tools Overview
77
POST Beep Code Descriptions
77
POST Error Codes
78
Troubleshooting Tables
91
DVD Drive Problems
91
General Problems
92
Hard Disk Drive Problems
92
Intermittent Problems
93
Keyboard, Mouse, or Pointing-Device Problems
94
Memory Problems
95
Microprocessor Problems
96
Monitor Problems
96
Optional-Device Problems
99
Power Problems
100
Serial Port Problems
101
Serverguide Problems
102
Software Problems
103
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port Problems
103
Video Problems
103
Light Path Diagnostics
104
Light Path Diagnostics Leds
105
Appendix A. Getting Help and Technical Assistance
109
Before You Call
109
Using the Documentation
109
Getting Help and Information from the World Wide Web
109
Software Service and Support
110
Hardware Service and Support
110
IBM Taiwan Product Service
110
Appendix B. Notices
111
Trademarks
111
Important Notes
112
Product Recycling and Disposal
113
Battery Return Program
114
Electronic Emission Notices
116
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
116
Industry Canada Class a Emission Compliance Statement
116
Avis de Conformité À la Réglementation D'industrie Canada
116
Australia and New Zealand Class a Statement
116
United Kingdom Telecommunications Safety Requirement
116
European Union EMC Directive Conformance Statement
116
Taiwanese Class a Warning Statement
117
Chinese Class a Warning Statement
117
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement
117
Index
119
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IBM System x3500 Type 7977 User Manual (104 pages)
User Guide
Brand:
IBM
| Category:
Server
| Size: 8.3 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
Safety
7
Chapter 1. The System X3500 Server
15
Related Documentation
15
Notices and Statements in this Document
16
Features and Specifications
17
What Your Server Offers
18
Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability
19
IBM Director
20
The Updatexpress Program
21
Front View
22
Rear View
24
Server Power Features
25
Turning on the Server
25
Turning off the Server
25
Chapter 2. Installing Optional Devices
27
Server Components
27
System-Board Internal Connectors and Switches
28
System-Board Leds
29
System-Board External Connectors
30
Light Path Diagnostics Panel
30
Installation Guidelines
35
System Reliability Guidelines
36
Working Inside the Server with the Power on
36
Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
36
Removing the Bezel
37
Removing the Left-Side Cover
38
Installing an Adapter
38
Installing a DVD Drive
41
Installing a Full-High Tape Drive
42
Installing a USB Tape Drive
43
Installing a Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drive
44
Installing an IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II Slimline
45
Installing a Memory Module
47
Installing a Microprocessor
53
Installing Redundant Power and Cooling
56
Completing the Installation
60
Connecting the Cables
61
Updating the Server Configuration
61
Chapter 3. Configuring the Server
63
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility Program
64
Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility Program
64
Configuration/Setup Utility Menu Choices
64
Passwords
68
Using the Serverguide Setup and Installation CD
69
Serverguide Features
70
Setup and Configuration Overview
70
Typical Operating System Installation
71
Installing Your Operating System Without Serverguide
71
Using the Baseboard Management Controller
71
Enabling and Configuring SOL Using the OSA Smbridge Management Utility Program
72
Linux Configuration
73
Microsoft Windows 2003 Standard Edition Configuration
79
Installing the OSA Smbridge Management Utility Program
80
Using the Baseboard Management Controller Utility Programs
82
Using the Boot Menu Program
83
Enabling the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility Program
83
Configuring the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Controller
84
Setting up the Remote Supervisor Adapter II Slimline
84
Requirements
84
Cabling the Remote Supervisor Adapter II Slimline
85
Installing the Remote Supervisor Adapter II Slimline Firmware
85
Completing the Setup
86
Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility Program
86
Starting the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility Program
86
Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility Menu Choices
87
Creating a RAID Array
87
Viewing the Array Configuration
87
Using Serveraid Manager
87
Configuring the Controller
88
Viewing the Configuration
89
Updating IBM Director
89
Appendix. Notices
91
Trademarks
91
Important Notes
92
Product Recycling and Disposal
93
Battery Return Program
94
Electronic Emission Notices
95
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
95
Industry Canada Class a Emission Compliance Statement
96
Avis de Conformité À la Réglementation D'industrie Canada
96
Australia and New Zealand Class a Statement
96
United Kingdom Telecommunications Safety Requirement
96
European Union EMC Directive Conformance Statement
96
Taiwanese Class a Warning Statement
97
Chinese Class a Warning Statement
97
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement
97
Index
99
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