IBM 8836 Installation Guide
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• Adapters • Memory xSeries 306 Type 8836 Installation Guide Welcome. . . Thank you for buying an IBM xSeries server. Your server is based on the X-Architecture technology, and it features superior performance, availability, and affordability. This server Installation Guide contains information for - IBM 8836 | Installation Guide - Page 2
Yes solved? No Use the troubleshooting information provided with your server to determine the cause of the problem and the action to take. Register your computer. Go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/register/ View information about IBM support line at http://www.ibm.com/services/sl/products/ or view - IBM 8836 | Installation Guide - Page 3
ERserver IBM xSeries 306 Type 8836 Installation Guide - IBM 8836 | Installation Guide - Page 4
Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in Appendix B, "IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-07 11/2002," on page 41 and Appendix C, Restricted Rights - Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp. - IBM 8836 | Installation Guide - Page 5
in this document 3 Features and specifications 4 Major components of the xSeries 306 Type 8836 server 5 Chapter 2. Installing options 7 Installation guidelines 7 System reliability guidelines 7 Handling static-sensitive devices 7 Installing a memory module 8 Installing a hard disk drive - IBM 8836 | Installation Guide - Page 6
Union EMC Directive conformance statement 61 Taiwanese Class A warning statement 61 Chinese Class A warning statement 61 Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement . . . 61 Power cords 62 Index 65 iv IBM xSeries 306 Type 8836: Installation Guide - IBM 8836 | Installation Guide - Page 7
, leggere le Informazioni sulla Sicurezza. Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen (Safety Information) før du installerer dette produktet. Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2004 v - IBM 8836 | Installation Guide - Page 8
Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad. Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten. vi IBM xSeries 306 Type 8836: Installation Guide - IBM 8836 | Installation Guide - Page 9
versions of the caution or danger statement in the IBM Safety Information book. For example, if a caution statement instructions. Read any additional safety information that comes with your server or optional device before you install the device. Statement 1: DANGER Electrical current from power - IBM 8836 | Installation Guide - Page 10
of the laser product could result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable parts inside the device. v Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other instruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam. viii IBM xSeries 306 Type 8836: Installation Guide - IBM 8836 | Installation Guide - Page 11
(39.7 lb) ≥ 32 kg (70.5 lb) CAUTION: Use safe practices when lifting. Statement 5: ≥ 55 kg (121.2 lb) 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 - IBM 8836 | Installation Guide - Page 12
. Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present inside any component that has this label attached. There are no serviceable parts inside these components. If you suspect a problem with one of these parts, contact a service technician. x IBM xSeries 306 Type 8836: Installation Guide - IBM 8836 | Installation Guide - Page 13
This Installation Guide contains instructions for setting up your IBM® ™ Eserver xSeries® 306 Type 8836 server and basic instructions for installing some options. More detailed instructions for installing options are in the Option Installation Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD - IBM 8836 | Installation Guide - Page 14
instructions. For a list of supported options for your server, go to the ServerProven® Web site at http://www.ibm.com/pc/compat/. The IBM xSeries Documentation CD The IBM xSeries Documentation CD contains documentation for your server for all users: 2 IBM xSeries 306 Type 8836: Installation Guide - IBM 8836 | Installation Guide - Page 15
server from the Product menu. The Available Topics list displays all the documents for your server the documents, type a word or IBM xSeries problem situations. v Attention: These notices indicate potential damage to programs, devices, or data. An attention notice is placed just before the instruction - IBM 8836 | Installation Guide - Page 16
sound-pressure levels in a given location might exceed the average values stated because of room reflections and other nearby noise sources. The declared sound-power levels indicate an upper limit, below which a large number of computers will operate. 4 IBM xSeries 306 Type 8836: Installation Guide - IBM 8836 | Installation Guide - Page 17
Major components of the xSeries 306 Type 8836 server Blue on a component indicates touch points, where you can grip the component to remove it from or install it in the server, open or close a latch, and so on. Orange on a component or an orange label on or near a component indicates that the - IBM 8836 | Installation Guide - Page 18
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of supported options for your server, go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/compat/. System reliability guidelines To help ensure proper cooling and system reliability, make sure that: v Each of the drive bays has a drive tray installed in it. v If the server has redundant power, each of the power-supply bays - IBM 8836 | Installation Guide - Page 20
a memory module The following notes describe the types of dual inline memory modules (DIMMs) that your server supports and specification. v When you restart the server, the system displays a message indicating that the memory configuration has changed. 8 IBM xSeries 306 Type 8836: Installation Guide - IBM 8836 | Installation Guide - Page 21
guidelines" on page 7. 2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cord and all external cables. Remove the cover. 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 - IBM 8836 | Installation Guide - Page 22
server until the drive connects to the backplane. 5. If you have other options to install, do so now. 6. Reinstall the bezel. Go to "Completing the installation" on page 13. Installing a SCSI hard disk drive Complete the following steps to install a SCSI hard disk drive. 10 IBM xSeries 306 Type 8836 - IBM 8836 | Installation Guide - Page 23
back into the server. 8. Connect the signal and power cables to the types of adapters that your server supports and other information that you must consider when installing an adapter: v Locate the documentation that comes with the adapter and follow those instructions in addition to the instructions - IBM 8836 | Installation Guide - Page 24
support bracket server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cord and all external cables. Remove the cover. 3. Follow the cabling instructions, if any, that come with the adapter. Route the adapter cables before you install the adapter. 12 IBM xSeries 306 Type 8836: Installation Guide - IBM 8836 | Installation Guide - Page 25
the following steps to complete the installation: 1. Reinstall the cover. 2. Install the server in the rack cabinet. See the Rack Installation Instructions that come with your server for detailed information about how to install the server in a rack cabinet. Chapter 2. Installing options 13 - IBM 8836 | Installation Guide - Page 26
to your server, see the documentation that comes with the option. Front USB connectors Rear Keyboard connector Mouse connector Ethernet 1 connector Ethernet 2 connector System power Serial Video USB connectors connector connector connector 14 IBM xSeries 306 Type 8836: Installation Guide - IBM 8836 | Installation Guide - Page 27
about configuring the server in the User's Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. Some options have device drivers that you need to documentation on the IBM ServeRAID-7e (Adaptec HostRAID) Support CD for more information about reconfiguring the disk arrays. If the server has an optional RAID - IBM 8836 | Installation Guide - Page 28
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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. Hard disk drive activity LED: When this LED is flashing, it indicates that a hard disk drive is in use. Power-on LED: When this LED is lit and not flashing - IBM 8836 | Installation Guide - Page 30
Ethernet connector. When this LED is lit, it indicates that there is activity between the server and the network. Ethernet 1 speed 1 Gbps LED: This LED is on the Ethernet connector. indicates that there is activity between the server and the network. 18 IBM xSeries 306 Type 8836: Installation Guide - IBM 8836 | Installation Guide - Page 31
of memory that is reserved for system resources depends on the operating system, the configuration of the server, and the configured PCI options. Turning off the server When you turn off the server and leave it connected to ac power, the server can respond to requests from the service processor - IBM 8836 | Installation Guide - Page 32
can be turned off from the Remote Supervisor Adapter II user interface. v If the Wake on LAN feature turned on the server, the Wake on LAN feature can turn off the server. v You can turn off the server through a request from the service processor. 20 IBM xSeries 306 Type 8836: Installation Guide - IBM 8836 | Installation Guide - Page 33
's Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD provides state-of-the-art programs to detect the server model and hardware options that are installed, configures the server hardware, provides device drivers, and - IBM 8836 | Installation Guide - Page 34
by default. You must enable the SATA RAID feature and install the device drivers before you can use it. The SATA RAID feature configuration utilities, device drivers, and information are available on the ServeRAID-7e (Adaptec HostRAID) Support CD. 22 IBM xSeries 306 Type 8836: Installation Guide - IBM 8836 | Installation Guide - Page 35
you install a different type of RAID adapter in your server, use the configuration method described in the instructions that come with that controller (SCSI models only). This utility is part of the BIOS code in your server. The SCSI RAID feature comes disabled by default. You must enable - IBM 8836 | Installation Guide - Page 36
ID assignments. The SCSISelect utility program is available on SCSI models only. Complete the following steps to start the SCSISelect utility program: 1. Turn on the server and watch the monitor screen. 24 IBM xSeries 306 Type 8836: Installation Guide - IBM 8836 | Installation Guide - Page 37
Utility appears, press Ctrl+A. If a supervisor password has been set, you are prompted to type the password. 3. Select the channel for which you want to change settings, and press Enter to select a choice from the menu, and follow the instructions on the screen. Chapter 4. Configuring the server 25 - IBM 8836 | Installation Guide - Page 38
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the instructions on the Web page to download the latest version. 2. Install the IBM Director program. 3. Download and install any applicable updates or interim fixes for your server: a. Go to http://www.ibm.com. b. Click Support & downloads. c. Click Downloads & drivers. d. In the search field, type - IBM 8836 | Installation Guide - Page 40
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Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD, and the "Server Support" flowchart in the front of this book. Diagnostic tools overview The following tools are available to help you diagnose and solve hardware-related problems: v POST beep codes The power-on - IBM 8836 | Installation Guide - Page 42
make sure that the resources needed by the PCI adapter are available. 012980xx Data for microprocessor x Download and install the latest level of BIOS code. 012981xx I9990305 POST could not find an operating system. Install an operating system. 30 IBM xSeries 306 Type 8836: Installation Guide - IBM 8836 | Installation Guide - Page 43
The following table lists problem symptoms and suggested solutions. Table 3. ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD Symptom Suggested action The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD will not start. v Make sure that the server supports the ServerGuide program and has a startable (bootable - IBM 8836 | Installation Guide - Page 44
before turning on the server. For more information, see your SCSI expansion enclosure documentation. General problems Symptom A cover lock is broken, an LED is not working, or a similar problem has occurred. Suggested action Call for service. 32 IBM xSeries 306 Type 8836: Installation Guide - IBM 8836 | Installation Guide - Page 45
using another keyboard. If the problem remains, call for service. v Make sure that the mouse or pointing-device cable is securely connected to the server and that the keyboard and mouse cables are not reversed. v Make sure that the mouse device drivers are installed correctly. v Try using another - IBM 8836 | Installation Guide - Page 46
remains, call for service. Call for service. Make sure that: v The primary monitor cable is connected to the C2T breakout cable. v You have installed the necessary device drivers for the application programs. If the problem remains, call for service. 34 IBM xSeries 306 Type 8836: Installation Guide - IBM 8836 | Installation Guide - Page 47
, update the BIOS code with the correct screen. language. If the problem remains, call for service. Option problems Symptom An IBM option that was just installed does not work. Suggested action Make sure that: v The option is designed for the server. See the "Server Support" flowchart for - IBM 8836 | Installation Guide - Page 48
that the type of memory that is installed is supported in your server. v If you just installed an option, remove it, and restart the server. If the server now turns on, you might have installed more options than the power supply supports. If the problem remains, call for service. Determine whether - IBM 8836 | Installation Guide - Page 49
Universal Serial Bus device problems Symptom A USB device does not work. Suggested action Make sure that will work during POST. v The correct USB device driver is installed. v Your operating system supports USB devices. If the problem remains, call for service. Chapter 6. Solving problems 37 - IBM 8836 | Installation Guide - Page 50
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Manual and Troubleshooting Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD or in the IntelliStation Hardware Maintenance Manual at the IBM Support Web site. v Go to the IBM Support Web site at http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/ to check for technical information, hints, tips, and new device drivers - IBM 8836 | Installation Guide - Page 52
, or in the U.S. and Canada, call 1-800-IBM-SERV (1-800-426-7378). In the U.S. and Canada, hardware service and support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In the U.K., these services are available Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. 40 IBM xSeries 306 Type 8836: Installation Guide - IBM 8836 | Installation Guide - Page 53
in materials and workmanship and 2) conforms to IBM's Official Published Specifications ("Specifications") which are available on request. The warranty return to IBM. A part that replaces a removed part will assume the warranty service status of the removed part. Unless IBM specifies otherwise, - IBM 8836 | Installation Guide - Page 54
may not be new, but will be in good working order and at least functionally equivalent to the item replaced. The replacement assumes the warranty service status of the replaced item. Your Additional Responsibilities 42 IBM xSeries 306 Type 8836: Installation Guide - IBM 8836 | Installation Guide - Page 55
to fulfill its obligations under this Statement of Limited Warranty (which may include shipping the Machine for such processing to other IBM service locations around the world), and (c) ensure that such processing complies with any laws applicable to such Personal Data. Limitation of Liability - IBM 8836 | Installation Guide - Page 56
of law principles. THESE WARRANTIES GIVE YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER Service: The following is added to this Section: To obtain warranty service from IBM in Canada or the United States, call 1-800-IBM-SERV (426-7378). CANADA 44 IBM xSeries 306 Type 8836: Installation Guide - IBM 8836 | Installation Guide - Page 57
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. Where that condition or warranty relates to right to sell, quiet possession or clear - IBM 8836 | Installation Guide - Page 58
concerning this Statement of Limited Warranty will be initially resolved between us in good faith and in accordance with the principle of mutual trust. 46 IBM xSeries 306 Type 8836: Installation Guide - IBM 8836 | Installation Guide - Page 59
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. Limitation of Liability: The following is added to this - IBM 8836 | Installation Guide - Page 60
this Statement of Limited Warranty apply to Machines purchased from IBM or an IBM reseller. How to Obtain Warranty Service: If you purchase a Machine in Austria, Belgium, , Slovenia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, and FR Yugoslavia; 2) 48 IBM xSeries 306 Type 8836: Installation Guide - IBM 8836 | Installation Guide - Page 61
. Arbitration: The following is added under this heading: In Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Georgia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, FYR Macedonia, Moldova, Appendix B. IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-07 11/2002 49 - IBM 8836 | Installation Guide - Page 62
the non-fulfillment of such obligations (if IBM is at fault) or of such cause, for a maximum amount equal to the charges you paid for the Machine. For purposes of this item, the term "Machine" includes Machine Code and Licensed Internal Code ("LIC"). 50 IBM xSeries 306 Type 8836: Installation Guide - IBM 8836 | Installation Guide - Page 63
replaces the first sentence of the first paragraph of this section: The warranty for an IBM Machine covers the functionality of the Machine for its normal use and the Machine's conformity to its Specifications. The following paragraphs are added to this section: The warranty period for Machines is - IBM 8836 | Installation Guide - Page 64
warranty for an IBM Machine covers the functionality of the Machine for its normal use and the Machine's conformity to its Specifications. The following not apply. What IBM Will Do to Correct Problems: The following is added to this section: 52 IBM xSeries 306 Type 8836: Installation Guide - IBM 8836 | Installation Guide - Page 65
. The following sentence is added to the end of item 2: IBM's liability under this item is limited to the violation of essential by the Sale of Goods Act 1893 or the Sale of Goods and Supply of Services Act 1980 are hereby excluded. Limitation of Liability: The following replaces the terms - IBM 8836 | Installation Guide - Page 66
, for physical damage to your tangible property resulting from the negligence of IBM. 3. IBM's entire liability for actual damages for any one Default will not in any event, except as provided in items 1 and 2 above, exceed the greater of 1) Pounds 54 IBM xSeries 306 Type 8836: Installation Guide - IBM 8836 | Installation Guide - Page 67
Administrative Region of China. Machine - IBM xSeries 306 Type 8836 Country or Region of Purchase Warranty Period Type of Warranty Service* Worldwide 1 year 1 and 2 * See "Types of Warranty Service" for the legend and explanations of warranty-service types. A warranty period of 3 years on - IBM 8836 | Installation Guide - Page 68
type of service is called ThinkPad® EasyServ or EasyServ in some countries. The IBM Machine Warranty World Wide Web site at http://www.ibm.com/servers/support/machine_warranties/ provides a worldwide overview of IBM United Kingdom -- 01475-555-055 56 IBM xSeries 306 Type 8836: Installation Guide - IBM 8836 | Installation Guide - Page 69
to evaluate and verify the operation of any non-IBM product, program, or service. IBM may have patents or pending patent applications covering subject 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 - IBM 8836 | Installation Guide - Page 70
Memory Active PCI Active PCI-X Alert on LAN BladeCenter C2T Interconnect Chipkill EtherJet e-business logo Eserver FlashCopy IBM IBM both. Other company, product, or service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. Important notes Processor IBM xSeries 306 Type 8836: Installation Guide - IBM 8836 | Installation Guide - Page 71
Internet site at http://www.ibm.com/ibm/environment/products/prp.shtml. Battery return program This product may contain a sealed lead acid, nickel cadmium, nickel metal hydride, lithium, or lithium ion battery. Consult your user manual or service manual for specific battery information. The battery - IBM 8836 | Installation Guide - Page 72
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a to public telecommunication systems in the United Kingdom. 60 IBM xSeries 306 Type 8836: Installation Guide - IBM 8836 | Installation Guide - Page 73
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 - IBM 8836 | Installation Guide - Page 74
equipment will be installed. IBM power cords for a specific country or region are usually available only in that country or region. IBM power cord part number 02K0546 13F9940 , Nepal, Pakistan, Samoa, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Swaziland, Uganda 62 IBM xSeries 306 Type 8836: Installation Guide - IBM 8836 | Installation Guide - Page 75
IBM power cord part number 14F0033 14F0051 14F0069 14F0087 1838574 24P6858 34G0232 36L8880 49P2078 49P2110 6952300 Used in these countries and regions Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Botswana, Brunei - IBM 8836 | Installation Guide - Page 76
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Serial ATA configuring 22, 23 using the SCSISelect Utility to configure 23 D danger statements 3 DIMMs connector locations 9 supported 4 diskette drive activity LED 17 problems 32 specifications 4 diskette drive activity LED 17 diskette-eject button 17 documentation CD 2 drives 4 E electrical input - IBM 8836 | Installation Guide - Page 78
problems CD-ROM drive 32 diskette drive 32 expansion enclosure 32 general 32 hard disk drive 33 intermittent 33 keyboard 33 memory 34 microprocessor 34 mouse 33 option 35 pointing device 33 power 36 serial port 36 software 36 solving 29 USB device 37 66 IBM xSeries 306 Type 8836: Installation Guide - IBM 8836 | Installation Guide - Page 79
X xSeries Web address 1 Index 67 - IBM 8836 | Installation Guide - Page 80
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Welcome. . .
Thank you for buying an
IBM xSeries server.
This server
contains information for setting
up and configuring your server.
For detailed information about
your server, view the publications
on the
You can also find the most
current information about your
server on the IBM Web site at:
Your server
is based on the X-Architecture
technology, and it features
superior performance, availability,
and affordability.
Documentation CD.
Installation Guide
Cable the server
and options
Start the server
Install options:
• Drives
• Adapters
• Memory
Did the server
start correctly?
Yes
No
Use ServerGuide
to set up and configure
hardware. Manually
configure the integrated
RAID controller.
Go to the Server Support
flowchart
Did configuration
complete?
Use
ServerGuide to
install operating
system?
Install applications,
such as IBM systems
management software
and IBM ServeRAID
programs
System is ready to use.
Go to the Server Support
flowchart to register
and profile your server.
Go to the Web for instructions,
No
Yes
Yes
No
Installation Guide
Install the server in
the rack, if required
xSeries 306
Type 8836