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doped silicon, and that when energized produce a flow of positive charge carriers (holes). prompt. A visual or audible message sent by a program to request the user's response. (T) POST. Power-on self-test. PUN. Physical unit number. power-on self-test (POST). A series of diagnostic tests that are run automatically by a device when the power is turned on. processing. The performance of logical operations and calculations on data, including temporary retention of data in microprocessor storage while the data is being operated on. processing unit. (1) A functional unit that consists of one or more processors and their internal storages. (I) (A) (2) See processor. processor. A functional unit that interprets and executes instructions. A processor consists of at least an instruction control unit and an arithmetic and logic unit. (T) See microprocessor and central processing unit. program. (1) A sequence of instructions that a computer can interpret and execute. (2) To design, write, modify, and test computer programs. (I) (A) programmable read-only memory (PROM). A storage device that, after being written to once, becomes read-only memory. (T) (A) R RAID. Redundant array of independent disks. RAM. Random access memory. random access memory (RAM). (1) A storage device in which data can be written and read. (2) A storage device into which data is written and from which data is read in a nonsequential manner. RAS. Reliability, availability, and serviceability. read. To acquire or interpret data from a storage device, from a data medium, or from another source. read-only memory (ROM). Memory in which stored data cannot be modified by the user except under special conditions. See also EEPROM, EPROM, and PROM. record. (1) A set of data treated as a unit. (2) A set of one or more related data items grouped for processing. refresh. (1) To recharge a memory location in volatile memory with an electric current so that it retains a state or binary value. (2) In computer graphics, the process of repeatedly producing a display Glossary 305

Section	Page
Tables	9
Caution and danger statements	11
Instruções de Cuidado e Perigo (Português do Brasil)	11
Sikkerhedsforskrifter mærket Pas på! og Fare! (dansk)	13
Turvaohjeet (suomi)	14
Consignes Attention et Danger (Français)	14
Sicherheitshinweise (Deutsch)	15
Avvisi di attenzione e di pericolo (Italiano)	16
Veiligheidsinstructies (Nederlands)	18
Advarsels- og faremerknader (norsk)	19
Notas de Cuidado e de Perigo (Português)	20
Declaraciones sobre precauciones y peligros (español)	22
Varningsmeddelanden (Svenska)	22
Safety information	25
Lithium battery notice	27
Laser compliance statements	28
About this book	31
How this book is organized	31
Notices used in this book	32
Related publications	33
Chapter 1. Introducing your Netfinity 3000 server	35
Features at a glance	37
What your IBM Netfinity 3000 server offers	38
Reliability, availability, and serviceability features	41
Controls and indicators	42
Input/output connectors	45
Internal view	49
External view	50
Chapter 2. Getting started	51
Questions or problems?	53
Arranging your workspace	54
Using the stabilizing feet	57
Cabling the server	58
Starting the server	60
Using the CD-ROM drive	64
Chapter 3. Configuring your server	67
Configuration overview	68
The Configuration/Setup Utility program	70
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program	73
Resolving configuration conflicts	91
Configuring the Ethernet controller	93
Using the SCSISelect Utility program	96
Chapter 4. Installing options	101
Before you begin	103
Electrical safety	104
Handling static-sensitive devices	105
Preparing to add options	107
Working with adapters	113
Working with memory modules	130
Installing or removing internal drives	136
Working with microprocessors	160
Connecting external options	167
Adding security options	178
Completing the installation	182
Updating the server configuration	187
Network operating system instructions	188
Chapter 5. Solving problems	191
Diagnostic tools overview	192
Running the diagnostic test programs	198
Power-on self-test (POST) messages	199
Power-on self-test (POST) beep codes	226
SCSI messages	228
Ethernet controller messages	230
Troubleshooting	234
Checking the system for damage	256
Replacing the battery	258
Chapter 6. Getting help, service, and information	263
Service support	264
Before you call for service	266
Getting customer support and service	266
Purchasing additional services	272
Ordering publications	274
Chapter 7. Server records and specifications	277
Recording the identification numbers	278
Recording installed devices	279
System specifications	285
Appendix A. Ethernet cable specifications	305
Appendix B. Product warranties and notices	309
Warranty Statements	309
Notices	320
Electronic emission notices	323
Power cords	326
Glossary	329

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doped silicon, and that when

energized produce a flow of positive

charge carriers (holes).

POST

Power-on self-test.

power-on self-test (POST)

series of diagnostic tests that are run

automatically by a device when the

power is turned on.

processing

The performance of

logical operations and calculations

on data, including temporary

retention of data in microprocessor

storage while the data is being

operated on.

processing unit

(1)

A functional

unit that consists of one or more

processors and their internal

storages.

(I)

(A)

(2) See

processor.

processor

A functional unit that

interprets and executes instructions.

A processor consists of at least an

instruction control unit and an

arithmetic and logic unit.

(T) See

microprocessor and central

processing unit.

program

(1)

A sequence of

instructions that a computer can

interpret and execute.

(2) To

design, write, modify, and test

computer programs. (I) (A)

programmable read-only memory

(PROM)

A storage device that,

after being written to once, becomes

read-only memory. (T) (A)

prompt

A visual or audible

message sent by a program to

request the user's response.

(T)

PUN

Physical unit number.

RAID

Redundant array of

independent disks.

RAM

Random access memory.

random access memory (RAM)

(1)

A storage device in which data

can be written and read.

(2) A

storage device into which data is

written and from which data is read

in a nonsequential manner.

RAS

Reliability, availability, and

serviceability.

read

To acquire or interpret data

from a storage device, from a data

medium, or from another source.

read-only memory (ROM)

Memory in which stored data

cannot be modified by the user

except under special conditions.

See

also EEPROM, EPROM, and PROM.

record

(1)

A set of data treated as

a unit.

(2)

A set of one or more

related data items grouped for

processing.

refresh

(1)

To recharge a memory

location in volatile memory with an

electric current so that it retains a

state or binary value.

(2) In

computer graphics, the process of

repeatedly producing a display

Glossary

305