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Configuration Overview

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Configuration Overview You play a key role in how your server allocates resources to organize and interconnect hardware devices and software programs. This allocation process is referred to as configuration. The steps required to configure your server depend on the number and types of devices and programs that you install. Your server supports several types of adapters and SCSI devices. Because of this flexibility, you can choose from among many adapters and devices that comply with any of the following standards: Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) Industry Standard Architecture (ISA) Small Computer System Interface (SCSI) In general, the greater the number and variety of hardware devices and software programs that you install in your server, the more you will have to interact with your server and your devices to correctly configure your system. Your server comes with the following hardware configuration utility programs: Configuration/Setup Utility With the built-in Configuration/Setup Utility program, you can configure system board functions, such as serial and parallel port assignments; change interrupt request (IRQ) settings; and change the startup sequence for drives that you install. You also can use this utility program to set passwords for starting up the server and accessing the Configuration/Setup Utility program. ServeRAID You can use ServeRAID programs to define and maintain your disk arrays. You can also use these programs to configure SCSI devices (such as hot-swap drives) that are attached to the ServeRAID controller on the system board. See "Understanding Disk Array Technology" on page 81 for complete instructions. Before installing a new device or program, read the documentation that comes with it. Reading the instructions helps you to determine the steps required for installation and configuration. The following actions are typically, but not always, required to configure your server. 1. Run the Configuration/Setup Utility program and record the current configuration settings. 2. Set jumpers or switches on the server system board. See "Changing Jumper Positions" on page 151 and "System Board Jumpers" on page 256. 3. Set jumpers or switches on the device. See the device installation instructions. 58 Netfinity Server HMM

Section	Page
About This Manual	3
Important Safety Information	3
Online Support	4
General Checkout	12
Diagnostic Tools	15
Diagnostic Programs	15
Power-on Self Test (POST)	16
POST Beep Codes	16
Error Messages	17
Diagnostic Programs	18
Features	20
Additional Service Information	22
Administration and Monitoring Utility Program	23
Configuring the Ethernet Controller	60
Configuring Options	62
Configuration Overview	63
Configuration/Setup Utility Program	65
Configuring ISA and PCI Adapters	66
Failover for Redundant Ethernet	67
Netfinity System Management Processor	70
Resolving Configuration Conflicts	78
ServeRAID Configuration Program	79
Software Installation	79
Specifications	80
Starting the ServeRAID Configuration Program	82
Status LEDs	84
Understanding Disk Array Technology	86
Using the Advanced Configuration Functions	94
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility Main Menu	96
Using the ServeRAID Configuration Program	106
Using the ServeRAID Mini-Configuration Program	142
Locations	146
Adapters	147
Battery Replacement	152
Before You Begin	155
Changing Jumper Positions	156
Completing the Installation	159
Controls and Indicators	163
CD-ROM Drive	166
DASD Backplane Removal	168
Diagnostics Panel LEDs	169
External Options	170
Front Bezel Removal	177
Hot-Plug PCI Adapter Installation	178
Hot-Swap Power Supply Installation	186
Hot-Swap Power Supply Removal	190
Hot-Swap Fan Assembly	192
Information LED Panel	194
Information Panel Cover Removal	196
Information Panel LED Assembly Removal	197
Input/Output Connectors and Expansion Slots	199
Interior LED and Speaker Assembly	201
Internal Drive Installation	202
Installing Devices in the NetBAY3	214
Memory-Module Kits	219
Microprocessor Kit	222
Preparing to Install Options	225
Power Backplane Removal	227
Power Supplies	229
Power Supply Filler Plate	230
NetBAY3 Bezel Installation	231
Processor Board Component Locations	232
Processor Board Jumpers	234
Processor Board Removal	236
Rack Installation	237
SCSI Backplane Component Locations	253
SCSI Backplane Option Jumpers	254
Server Cabling	255
Server Door and Trim Bezels Removal	256
Shuttle Removal	257
Side Cover(s) Removal	258
System Board Component Locations	259
System Board Jumpers	261
System Board Removal	263
Top Cover Removal	266
Voltage Regulator Card Removal	267
Symptom-to-FRU Index	268
Beep Symptoms	268
No Beep Symptoms	271
Control Panel System Error LED	271
Diagnostic Error Codes	274
Error Symptoms	277
Power Supply LED Errors	278
POST Error Codes	280
SCSI Error Codes	285
ServeRAID II Controller Error Codes/Messages	286
System Board LEDs	290
System Board SCSI LEDs	290
Undetermined Problems	291
Parts Listing (Type 8660)	293
System	294
Hard Disk Drives and Cables	300
Keyboards	301
Power Cords	302
Safety Information	305
General Safety	305
Electrical Safety	306
Safety Inspection Guide	307
Handling Electrostatic Discharge-Sensitive Devices	309
Grounding Requirements	309
Send Us Your Comments!	335
Problem Determination Tips	336
Phone Numbers, U.S. and Canada	337

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Configuration Overview

You play a key role in how your server allocates resources

to organize and interconnect hardware devices and

software programs.

This allocation process is referred to

configuration.

The steps required to configure your

server depend on the number and types of devices and

programs that you install.

Your server supports several types of adapters and SCSI

devices.

Because of this flexibility, you can choose from

among many adapters and devices that comply with any of

the following standards:

Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI)

Industry Standard Architecture (ISA)

Small Computer System Interface (SCSI)

In general, the greater the number and variety of hardware

devices and software programs that you install in your

server, the more you will have to interact with your server

and your devices to correctly configure your system.

Your server comes with the following hardware

configuration utility programs:

Configuration/Setup Utility

With the built-in Configuration/Setup Utility program,

you can configure system board functions, such as

serial and parallel port assignments; change interrupt

request (IRQ) settings; and change the startup

sequence for drives that you install.

You also can

use this utility program to set passwords for starting

up the server and accessing the Configuration/Setup

Utility program.

ServeRAID

You can use ServeRAID programs to define and

maintain your disk arrays.

You can also use these

programs to configure SCSI devices (such as

hot-swap drives) that are attached to the ServeRAID

controller on the system board.

See “Understanding

Disk Array Technology” on page

81 for complete

instructions.

Before installing a new device or program, read the

documentation that comes with it.

Reading the instructions

helps you to determine the steps required for installation

and configuration.

The following actions are typically, but

not always, required to configure your server.

Run the Configuration/Setup Utility program and

record the current configuration settings.

Set jumpers or switches on the server system board.

See “Changing Jumper Positions” on page

151 and

“System Board Jumpers” on page

256.

Set jumpers or switches on the device.

See the device installation instructions.

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