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    System x3950 Type 8872 and System x3950 E Type 8874 Installation Guide Welcome. Thank you for buying an IBM System x server. Your server is based on the X-Architecture technology, and it features superior performance, availability, and scalability. This server Installation Guide contains information
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    See the troubleshooting information that comes with the server to determine the cause of the problem and the action to take. Register the server. Go to http://www.ibm.com/support/mysupport/ View information about IBM Support Line at http://www.ibm.com/services/sl/products/ or view support telephone
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    IBM System x3950 Type 8872 and System x3950 E Type 8874 Installation Guide
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    read the general information in "Notices" on page 83, and the Warranty and Support Information document on the IBM Documentation CD. Fourth Edition (April 2006) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2006. All rights reserved. US Government Users Restricted Rights - Use, duplication
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    a memory card 14 Installing an additional microprocessor 15 Installing an adapter 19 Completing the installation 21 Connecting the cables 21 Updating the server configuration 22 SMP Expansion cabling 23 Chapter 3. Server controls, connectors, LEDs, and power 31 Front view 31 Rear view 33
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    conformance statement 87 Taiwanese Class A warning statement 88 Chinese Class A warning statement 88 Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement . . . 88 Index 89 iv IBM System x3950 Type 8872 and System x3950 E Type 8874: Installation Guide
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    , 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. 2006 v
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    sure to read all caution and danger statements in this documentation before performing the instructions. Read any additional safety information that comes with the server or optional device before you install the device. vi IBM System x3950 Type 8872 and System x3950 E Type 8874: Installation Guide
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    is evidence of fire, water, or structural damage. v Disconnect the attached power cords, telecommunications systems, networks, and modems before you open the device covers, unless instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration procedures. v Connect and disconnect cables as described in
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    could result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable parts inside the device. v Use of controls or adjustments view directly with optical instruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam. viii IBM System x3950 Type 8872 and System x3950 E Type 8874: Installation Guide
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    Statement 4: ≥ 18 kg (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
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    . There are no serviceable parts inside these components. If you suspect a problem with one of these parts, contact a service technician. Statement 10: CAUTION: Do not place any object on top of rack-mounted devices. x IBM System x3950 Type 8872 and System x3950 E Type 8874: Installation Guide
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    Guide contains instructions for setting up your IBM® System x3950 Type 8872 or System x3950 E Type 8874 server and basic instructions for installing some options. More detailed instructions for installing options are in the User's Guide on the IBM Documentation CD, which comes with the server
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    in this document show the System x3950 server, unless otherwise noted. ID labels For a list of supported options for the server, go to the ServerProven® Web site at http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. See the Rack Installation Instructions document for complete rack
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    operating system, server from the Product menu. The Available Topics list displays all the documents for the server View Book to view IBM problem situations. v Attention: These notices indicate potential damage to programs, devices, or data. An attention notice is placed just before the instruction
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    information is a summary of the features and specifications of the server. Depending on the server model, some features might not be available, or some specifications below which a large number of computers will operate. 4 IBM System x3950 Type 8872 and System x3950 E Type 8874: Installation Guide
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    server watts) per hour v Broadcom 5704C dual 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet controllers v ATI 7000-M video - 16 MB video memory - SVGA compatible v Mouse connector v Keyboard connector v Serial connector v SMP Expansion Ports support: Upgradeable microcode: System BIOS, diagnostics, service
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    server and operating system support hot-swap capability, you can remove or install the component while the server is running. (Orange can also indicate touch points on hot-swap components.) See the instructions tray Bezel 6 IBM System x3950 Type 8872 and System x3950 E Type 8874: Installation Guide
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    be hot-swapped, which means that if the server and operating system support hot-swap capability, you can remove or install the component while the server is running. (Orange can also indicate touch points on hot-swap components.) See the instructions for removing or installing a specific hot-swap
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    avoid this potential problem, always use an electrostatic-discharge wrist strap or other grounding system when working inside the server with the power on. The server supports hot-swap devices to build up around you. 8 IBM System x3950 Type 8872 and System x3950 E Type 8874: Installation Guide
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    example, wear an electrostatic-discharge wrist strap, if one is available. Always use an electrostatic-discharge wrist strap or other grounding system when working inside the server with the power on. v Handle the device carefully, holding it by its edges or its frame. v Do not touch solder joints
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    disk arrays before installing the operating system. See the ServeRAID™ documentation on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD for additional information about RAID operation and complete instructions for using ServeRAID Manager. 10 IBM System x3950 Type 8872 and System x3950 E Type 8874: Installation Guide
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    information that you must consider when installing DIMMs: v You can configure your server to use memory mirroring and memory scrubbing. For detailed information about configuring your server and using these features, see the User's Guide on the IBM Documentation CD. v To use the hot-add and hot-swap
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    replace the device. Attention: When moving the memory card, do not allow it to touch any components or structures inside the server. If you are hot-swapping a DIMM, make sure that the Memory Hot-Swap Enabled LED is lit. 12 IBM System x3950 Type 8872 and System x3950 E Type 8874: Installation Guide
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    card retention levers on the top of the memory card. b. While holding the retention levers open, lift the memory card out of the server. 4. Place a memory card on a flat, static-protective surface with the DIMM connectors facing up. Attention: To avoid breaking the DIMM retaining clips or damaging
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    on the microprocessor board. 3. Press the memory card into the connector and close the locking levers. If you have other options to install or remove, do so now; otherwise, go to "Completing the installation" on page 21. 14 IBM System x3950 Type 8872 and System x3950 E Type 8874: Installation Guide
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    and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords and any USB cable that might be connected to the USB port on the front of the server. Remove the server cover and bezel. Attention: When you handle static-sensitive devices, take precautions to avoid damage from static electricity. For details
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    DCAC 3. Remove all fans from the server. 4. Remove all memory cards from the server. 5. Remove the microprocessor tray: a. Open the microprocessor-tray release latch latch (both sides of tray) Microprocessor-tray lever 16 IBM System x3950 Type 8872 and System x3950 E Type 8874: Installation Guide
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    from a microprocessor socket and store it for future use. If you remove a microprocessor you must install a microprocessor baffle to prevent the server from overheating. Microprocessor baffle Heat sink retention clip 8. Open the heat-sink retention clip: a. Press down on one side of the heat
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    sinks and the microprocessor baffles. c. Make sure that the microprocessor-tray release latch is open; then, push the microprocessor tray into the server. d. Close the tray levers and make sure they are securely latched. 18 IBM System x3950 Type 8872 and System x3950 E Type 8874: Installation Guide
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    memory cards in the server. If you have other options to install or remove, do so now; otherwise, go to "Completing the installation" on page 21. Installing an adapter If you are installing an optional ServeRAID-8i adapter, review detailed instructions or information, see the User's Guide on the IBM
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    to stabilize the adapter. h. Close the tab; then, push down on the orange adapter retention latch until it clicks into place, securing the adapter. 20 IBM System x3950 Type 8872 and System x3950 E Type 8874: Installation Guide
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    by the wire cable clip in the center of the server. 2. Install the top cover. 3. Install the server in a rack. See the Rack Installation Instructions that come with the server for complete rack installation and removal instructions. 4. Connect the cables and power cords. See "Connecting the cables
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    option for information about installing device drivers. If more than one microprocessor is installed, the server can operate as a symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) server. You might have to upgrade the operating system to 22 IBM System x3950 Type 8872 and System x3950 E Type 8874: Installation Guide
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    SMP Expansion Ports to share system resources. To configure and cable a multi-node configuration, complete the following steps: 1. Update the BIOS code and the service processor firmware. To download the most current level of BIOS code and service processor firmware, go to http://www.ibm.com/support
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    the protective covers from the connectors on the ends of the cables. Protective cover 2. Label each end of the SMP Expansion cables according to where it will be connected to each server. See the following illustration. 24 IBM System x3950 Type 8872 and System x3950 E Type 8874: Installation Guide
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    , route the cable through the node 1 cable-management arm. Use a 2.3-m (7.6-foot) SMP Expansion cable for this connection. 4. Connect the SMP Expansion cables to node 2: a. Connect one end of an SMP Expansion cable to port 1 on node 2; then, route the cable through the node 2 cable-management arm
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    the protective covers from the connectors on the ends of the cables. Protective cover 2. Label each end of the SMP Expansion cables according to where it will be connected to each server. See the following illustration. 26 IBM System x3950 Type 8872 and System x3950 E Type 8874: Installation Guide
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    Node 1 2.9-m SMP Expansion cable 2.9-m SMP Expansion cable 2.9-m SMP Expansion cable 2.9-m SMP Expansion cable Node 2 Node 3 Node 4 Node 5 Node 6 Node 7 Node 8 3. Connect the SMP Expansion cables to node 1: a. Connect one end of an SMP Expansion cable to port 1 on node 1; then, route the cable
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    Expansion cables to node 6: a. Connect one end of an SMP Expansion cable to port 1 on node 6; then, route the cable through the node 6 cable-management arm. Use a 2.3-m (7.6-foot) SMP Expansion cable for this connection. 28 IBM System x3950 Type 8872 and System x3950 E Type 8874: Installation Guide
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    7; then, route the cable through the node 7 cable-management arm. Use a 2.3-m (7.6-foot) SMP Expansion cable for this connection. 10. Connect the SMP Expansion cables to node 8: a. Locate the SMP Expansion cable that is connected to port 1 on node 5; then, connect the opposite end of the cable to
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    disk drive activity LED Locator LED System-error LED The following controls, connectors, and LEDs are on the operator information panel: v USB connector: Connect a USB device to this connector. v Power-control button: Press this button to turn the server on and off manually. A power-control-button
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    activity LED: (Standard on some models only) When this LED is lit, it indicates that the DVD drive is in use. DVD-eject button: (Standard on some models only) Press this button to release a CD or DVD from the DVD drive. 32 IBM System x3950 Type 8872 and System x3950 E Type 8874: Installation Guide
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    between the server and the network. SP Ethernet 10/100 link LED: This LED is on the SP Ethernet 10/100 connector. When this LED is lit, it indicates that there is an active connection on the Ethernet port. USB 2 connector: Connect a USB device to this connector. System serial connector: Connect
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    . SMP Expansion Port 3 link LED: When this LED is lit, it indicates that there is an active connection on SMP Expansion Port 3. Server power features When the server is connected to an ac power source but is not turned on, the operating system does not run, and all core logic except for the service
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    can turn on the server. v If your operating system supports the Wake on LAN® feature, the Wake on LAN feature can turn on the server. 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, such as
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    Adapter II SlimLine 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. 36 IBM System x3950 Type 8872 and System x3950 E Type 8874: Installation Guide
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    "ServerGuide problems" on page 72. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen to: a. Select your language. b. Select your keyboard layout and country. c. View the overview to learn about ServerGuide features. d. View the readme file to review installation tips about your operating system and adapter
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    : a. Download the latest version of the BIOS code from http://www.ibm.com/ support/. b. Update the BIOS code, following the instructions that come with the update file that you downloaded. 2. Configure the BIOS settings: 38 IBM System x3950 Type 8872 and System x3950 E Type 8874: Installation Guide
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    Redirection and Devices and I/O Ports sections of the Configuration/Setup operation on the server, you must configure the Linux® operating system to expose the system type for information and instructions. Use one of the following procedures to enable SOL sessions for your Linux operating system
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    loss during communication over a serial connection. You must enable it when using a Linux operating system. 1. Add the following line to the end of the # Run gettys in standard the content of this file after modification. 40 IBM System x3950 Type 8872 and System x3950 E Type 8874: Installation Guide
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    read-only root=/dev/hda6 image=/boot/vmlinuz-2.4.9-e.12 label=linux-up initrd=/boot/initrd-2.4.9-e.12.img read-only root=/dev/hda6 Chapter 4. Configuring the server 41
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    Run the lilo command to store and activate the LILO configuration. When the Linux operating system starts, a LILO boot: prompt is displayed instead of the graphical user interface. 12smp) SOL Interactive root (hd0,0) 42 IBM System x3950 Type 8872 and System x3950 E Type 8874: Installation Guide
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    .img title Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES-up (2.4.9-e.12) root (hd0,0) kernel /vmlinuz-2.4.9-e.12 ro root=/dev/hda6 initrd /initrd-2.4.9-e.12.img Chapter 4. Configuring the server 43
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    configuration: Note: This procedure is based on a default installation of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 8.0. The file names, structures, and commands might be different for other the /boot/grub/menu.lst file: 44 IBM System x3950 Type 8872 and System x3950 E Type 8874: Installation Guide
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    kernel (hd0,1)/boot/vmlinuz root=/dev/hda2 acpi=oldboot vga=791 console=tty1 console=ttyS0,19200 initrd (hd0,1)/boot/initrd title floppy Chapter 4. Configuring the server 45
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    Windows Emergency Management System (EMS), at a Windows command prompt, type bootcfg /EMS ON /PORT COM1 /BAUD 19200 Server 2003, Standard Path: multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS OS Load Options: /fastdetect 46 IBM System x3950 Type 8872 and System x3950 E Type 8874: Installation Guide
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    management utility program Complete the following steps to install the OSA SMBridge management utility program on a server running a Windows operating system: 1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/support/, download the utility program, and create the OSA BMC Management Utility CD. 2. Insert the OSA BMC
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    view or change the baseboard management controller configuration settings. You can also use the utility program to save the configuration to a file for use on multiple servers. Go to http://www.ibm.com/support the server. 48 IBM System x3950 Type 8872 and System x3950 E Type 8874: Installation Guide
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    functions over a LAN or serial port interface from a command-line interface. Use CLI mode also to remotely view the BMC system event log. Use the following commands in CLI mode: - identify Control the system-locator LED on the front of the server. - power Turn the server on and off remotely. - sel
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    and enable or disable operating-system wake-up support. Note: The server does not support changing the network boot protocol instructions on the screen to change the settings of the selected items; then, press Enter. 50 IBM System x3950 Type 8872 and System x3950 E Type 8874: Installation Guide
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    and type, and the same clock speed. 3. Connect the SMP Expansion cables. See "SMP Expansion cabling" on page 23 for instructions. 4. Connect all nodes to an ac power source and make sure that they are not running an operating system. 5. Access the network used by the multi-node configuration and
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    pane, click Status under Scalable Partitioning. Use the Scalable Partition Status page to view information about the current and new scalable partitions. A page similar to the enter information for all nodes, click Assign. 52 IBM System x3950 Type 8872 and System x3950 E Type 8874: Installation Guide
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    for the scalable nodes to merge resources. Allow at least 8 seconds for each GB of memory in the scalable partition. You can view the merge status on the monitor attached to the primary node. b. In the On merge nodes or select individual nodes. e. Click Create. Chapter 4. Configuring the server 53
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    Supervisor Adapter II Web Interface. 2. In the navigation pane, click Scalable Partitioning. 3. In the navigation pane, click Delete Partition(s); then, follow the instructions on the Delete Scalable Partition page. 54 IBM System x3950 Type 8872 and System x3950 E Type 8874: Installation Guide
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    list, follow 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 the server: a. See http://www.ibm.com. b. Click Support & downloads. c. Click Downloads & drivers. d. In the search
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    the problems. See "Troubleshooting tables" on page 60 for more information. v Diagnostic programs and error messages The system diagnostic programs are provided in ROM. These programs test the major components of the server. See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM Documentation
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    Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM Documentation CD for more information about the POST error codes and messages. See http://www.ibm.com/support a time, in the order shown, restarting the server each time. 58 IBM System x3950 Type 8872 and System x3950 E Type 8874: Installation Guide
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    column until the problem is solved. v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide to determine which server each time. a. (Trained service technician only) Microprocessor x b. (Trained service technician only) Microprocessor tray 00180xxx A PCI adapter has requested memory
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    tray is not 1. Make sure that the server is turned on. working. 2. Insert the end of a straightened paper clip into the manual tray-release opening. 3. Reseat the CD or DVD drive. 4. Replace the CD or DVD drive. 60 IBM System x3950 Type 8872 and System x3950 E Type 8874: Installation Guide
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    problem is solved. v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide service technician only)," that step must be performed only by a trained service technician. Symptom Action A cover lock is broken, an LED server stops responding while the operating system was being started.
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    . v The server and the monitor are turned on. 3. Reseat the following components: a. Keyboard b. I/O board 4. Replace the components listed in step 3 one at a time, in the order shown, restarting the server each time. 62 IBM System x3950 Type 8872 and System x3950 E Type 8874: Installation Guide
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    shown, restarting the server each time. USB keyboard, mouse, or pointing-device problems v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide to determine which
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    it directly to the server. 3. Reseat the following components: a. Mouse or pointing device b. I/O board 4. Replace the components listed in step 3 one at a time, in the order shown, restarting the server each time. 64 IBM System x3950 Type 8872 and System x3950 E Type 8874: Installation Guide
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    v All banks of memory are enabled. The server might have automatically disabled a memory bank when it detected a problem, or a memory bank might have been manually disabled. 2. Check the POST error log for error message 289: v If a DIMM was disabled by a system-management interrupt (SMI), replace
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    own self-tests. If you suspect a problem with your monitor, see the information that comes with the monitor for instructions for testing and adjusting the monitor. If you cannot diagnose the problem, call for service. 66 IBM System x3950 Type 8872 and System x3950 E Type 8874: Installation Guide
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    the necessary device drivers for the application. 2. Run video diagnostics. v If the server passes the video diagnostics, the video is good. v (Trained service technician only) If the server fails the video diagnostics, reseat the I/O board. v Replace the I/O board. Chapter 6. Solving problems 67
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    the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide to determine which components are one at a time, in the order shown, restarting the server each time. 68 IBM System x3950 Type 8872 and System x3950 E Type 8874: Installation Guide
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    service technician. Symptom Action An IBM optional device that was 1. Make sure that: just installed does not work. v The device is designed for the server (see the ServerProven list at http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/ ). v You followed the installation instructions
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    shown, restarting the server each time. 6. If you just installed an optional device, remove it, and restart the server. If the server now turns on, you might have installed more devices than the power supply supports. 70 IBM System x3950 Type 8872 and System x3950 E Type 8874: Installation Guide
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    an ACPI-aware operating system, suspect the I/O board. The server unexpectedly shuts down, and the LEDs on the operator information panel are not lit. See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM Documentation CD for more information. Serial port problems For more information about
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    not system is supported, either there is no logical drive defined (SCSI RAID systems) available. or the ServerGuide System Partition is not present. Run the ServerGuide program and make sure that setup is complete. 72 IBM System x3950 Type 8872 and System x3950 E Type 8874: Installation Guide
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    only by a trained service technician. Symptom Action A USB device does not work. 1. Run USB diagnostics. 2. Make sure that: v The correct USB device driver is installed. v The operating system supports USB devices. v A standard PS/2 keyboard or mouse is not connected to the server. If it is
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    2 on page 75. The following illustration shows the operator information panel. Power-control button Information LED USB connector Release latch Power-on LED Hard disk drive activity LED Locator LED System-error LED 74 IBM System x3950 Type 8872 and System x3950 E Type 8874: Installation Guide
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    . Light Path Diagnostics REMIND OVER SPEC PS LINK CPU VRM LOG MEM NMI PCI SP DASD RAID NONRED TEMP FAN PCI CPU I/O BRD BRD BRD Look at the system service label on the top of the server, which gives an overview of internal components that correspond to the LEDs on the light path diagnostics panel
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    will not take immediate action. The system-error LED flashes while it is in Remind mode and stays in Remind mode until one of the following conditions occurs: v All known errors are corrected. v The server is restarted. 76 IBM System x3950 Type 8872 and System x3950 E Type 8874: Installation Guide
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    link 2. Reseat the SMP Expansion cables. LED on the failed port is off. 3. Replace the SMP Expansion cables. 4. (Trained service technician only) Replace the scalability cartridge assembly. If the scalability cartridge assembly must be replaced, call for service. Chapter 6. Solving problems
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    service technician only) Microprocessor tray LOG Information is present in the BMC 1. Save the log if necessary and clear. log and system-error log. One or both logs might be full or almost full. 2. Check the log for possible errors. 78 IBM System x3950 Type 8872 and System x3950 E Type 8874
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    the server each time: a. Memory card b. DIMM c. (Trained service technician only) Microprocessor tray NMI A hardware error has been reported 1. See the BMC log and the system-error log. to the operating system. Note: The PCI or MEM LED might 2. If the PCI LED is lit, follow the instructions for
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    tray has failed. 1. Reseat the microprocessor tray. 2. (Trained service technician only) Replace the microprocessor tray. I/O BRD The I/O board has failed. 1. Reseat the I/O board. 2. Replace the I/O board. 80 IBM System x3950 Type 8872 and System x3950 E Type 8874: Installation Guide
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    and Troubleshooting Guide or Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM Documentation CD that comes with your system. Note: For some IntelliStation models, the Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide is available only from the IBM support Web site. v Go to the IBM support Web
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    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. 82 IBM System x3950 Type 8872 and System x3950 E Type 8874: Installation Guide
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    right may be used instead. However, it is the user's responsibility to evaluate and verify the operation of any non-IBM product, program, or service. IBM may have patents or pending patent applications covering subject matter described in this document. The furnishing of this document does not
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    , USB 63 memory 65 microprocessor 66 mouse, non-USB 62 mouse, USB 63 optional devices 69 pointing device, non-USB 62 pointing device, USB 63 power 70 serial port 71 software 73 USB port 73 Ethernet connector 33 Ethernet transmit/receive activity LED 33, 34 expansion bays 5 expansion slots 5 external
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    49 identify 49 power 49 reboot 49 sel get 50 sol 50 sysinfo 50 serial port problems 71 SerialSelect Utility program 50 ServeRAID configuration programs 50 ServerGuide 37 error symptoms 72 ServerGuide CD 1 size 5 slots 5 90 IBM System x3950 Type 8872 and System x3950 E Type 8874: Installation Guide
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    SMP Expansion cables 23 SMP Expansion Port connectors 34 SMP Expansion Port link LEDs 34 software problems 73 solving problems 57 specifications 4 Standby mode 34 statements and notices 3 System x3950 E server description 1 system-error LED 32 T temperature 5 trademarks 84 troubleshooting chart 60
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Go to the Server Support
flowchart
Cable the server
and options
Start the server
Install options:
Drives
Microprocessors
Adapters
Memory
Did the server
start correctly?
Yes
No
Use ServerGuide
to set up and
configure hardware
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
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IBM System x server.
This server
contains information for setting
up and configuring your server.
For detailed information about
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on the
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current information about your
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Your server
is based on the X-Architecture
technology, and it features
superior performance, availability,
and scalability.
Documentation CD.
Installation Guide
Installation Guide
Type 8872
and
System x3950
Type 8874
System x3950 E