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    IBM System x3800 Type 8865 User's Guide
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    IBM System x3800 Type 8865 User's Guide
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    Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in "Notices," on page 83. Third Edition (April 2006) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2006. All rights reserved. US Government Users
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    documentation 1 Notices and statements in this document 2 Features and specifications 3 What your server offers 4 Reliability, availability, and serviceability 6 IBM Director 6 The UpdateXpress program 7 Server controls, connectors, LEDs, and power 8 Front view 8 Rear view 10 Server power
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    Utility menu choices 77 Disk Utilities 77 Using ServeRAID Manager 77 Configuring the controller 78 Viewing the configuration 79 Chapter 4. Updating IBM Director 81 Appendix. Notices 83 Edition notice 83 Trademarks 84 Important notes 84 Product recycling and disposal 85 Index 87 iv
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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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    book under statement 1. Be 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 x3800 Type 8865: User's Guide
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    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 the following table when installing, moving
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    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 optical instruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam. viii IBM System x3800 Type 8865: User's 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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    , 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. Statement 10: CAUTION: Do not place any object on top of rack-mounted devices
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    up the server and basic instructions for installing some options. v Warranty and Support Information This document is in Portable Document Format (PDF) on the IBM Documentation CD. It contains information about the terms of the warranty and about getting service and assistance. v Safety Information
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    v Problem Determination and Service Guide This document is in PDF on the IBM Documentation CD. It contains information to help you solve problems yourself, and it contains information for service technicians. Depending on the server model, additional documentation might be included on the IBM
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    IBM EXA-32 Chipset with integrated - Maximum: 240 V ac memory and I/O controller v Approximate input kilovolt-amperes (kVA): v Service processor support 50.0° to levels indicate an upper limit, below which a large number of computers will operate. 95.0°F); altitude: 0 to 2133 m (6998.0 ft) -
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    peripheral component interconnect (PCI-X) adapters. With operating-system support, you can replace a failing hot-plug PCI-X controller provides basic service-processor environmental monitoring LEDs to help you diagnose the problem and records the errors in the IBM System x3800 Type 8865: User's Guide
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    LEDs to help you diagnose problems. For more information, see the section about light path diagnostics in the Installation Guide. v Redundant connection The addition capabilities The server supports the IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine, which provides service-processor functions in
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    important computer design features are reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS). The RAS features help to ensure the integrity of the data that is stored in the server, the availability of the server when you need it, and the ease with which you can diagnose and correct problems. The
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    /site.wss/document.do?lndocid= MIGR-61788. It is updated every 6 to 8 weeks. v Support for IBM and non-IBM servers, desktop computers, workstations, and mobile computers. v Support for systems-management industry standards. v Integration into leading workgroup and enterprise systems-management
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    to this connector. v Power-control button: Press this button to turn the server on and off manually. A power-control-button shield comes with the server. v Information LED: When the information LED on additional LED to help isolate the condition. If the 8 IBM System x3800 Type 8865: User's Guide
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    LOG LED on the light path diagnostics panel is lit, information about the condition is available in the baseboard management controller (BMC) log or in the system-event log. The condition might be that the BMC log is full or almost full. This LED and LEDs on the light path diagnostics panel remain
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    Connect a USB device to this connector. SP Ethernet 10/100 connector: Use this connector to connect the service processor to a network. SP Ethernet 10/100 activity LED: This LED is on the SP Ethernet 10/ connector: Connect a USB device to this connector. 10 IBM System x3800 Type 8865: User's Guide
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    supply. During typical operation, both the ac and dc power LEDs are lit. For any other combination of LEDs, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM Documentation CD. DC power LED: This green LED provides status information about the power supply. During typical operation, both the
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    software can turn on the server. v If your operating system supports the Wake on LAN feature, the Wake on LAN feature can connected to ac power, the server can respond to requests from the service processor, such as a remote request to turn on the server. IBM System x3800 Type 8865: User's Guide
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    ways: v You can turn off the server from the operating system, if your operating system supports this feature. After an orderly shutdown of the operating system, the server will be turned off off the server through a request from the service processor. Chapter 1. The System x3800 server 13
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    Chapter 2. Installing options This chapter provides detailed instructions for installing optional hardware devices in the server. Server components The following illustration information panel Diskette drive CD drive Microprocessor tray Rack bezel Front cover © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006 15
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    the jumper to pins 2 and 3 to prevent a Wake on LAN packet from waking the system when the system is in the powered-off state. 16 IBM System x3800 Type 8865: User's Guide
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    Memory-card connectors The following illustration shows the connectors on the memory card. DIMM 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 3 DIMM 4 Memory-card LEDs The following illustration shows the LEDs on the memory card. Light path diagnostics button Light path diagnostics button power LED Memory card error LED DIMM 1
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    2 error LED 4 3 Microprocessor 3 VRM connector Microprocessor 4 VRM connector VRM 4 error LED VRM 3 error LED Microprocessor 3 error LED Microprocessor 3 socket Microprocessor 4 error LED Microprocessor 4 socket 18 IBM System x3800 Type 8865: User's Guide
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    PCI-X board connectors The following illustration shows the connectors on the PCI-X board. PCI slot 1 266 MHz 64-bit PCI-X slot 2 266 MHz 64-bit PCI-X slot 3 266 MHz 64-bit PCI-X slot 4 266 MHz 64-bit PCI-X slot 5 266 MHz 64-bit PCI-X slot 6 266 MHz 64-bit Attention LED Power LED ServeRAID-8i
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    SAS-backplane connectors The following illustration shows the connectors on the SAS backplane. Front of SAS backplane SAS hard disk drive connectors Back of SAS backplane SAS signal cable SAS power 20 IBM System x3800 Type 8865: User's Guide
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    Orange can also indicate touch points on hot-swap components.) See the instructions for removing or installing a specific hot-swap component for any additional and ground wires. v For a list of supported options for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/ eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. System
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    installed. v You have followed the cabling instructions that come with optional adapters. v You have problem, always use an electrostatic-discharge wrist strap or other grounding system when working inside the server with the power on. The server supports IBM System x3800 Type 8865: User's Guide
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    v While the device is still in its static-protective package, touch it to an unpainted metal part on the outside of the server for at least 2 seconds. This drains static electricity from the package and from your body. v Remove the device from its package and install it directly into the server
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    that you unlock or remove the front cover before you remove the top cover and bezel. To remove the bezel, complete the following steps: 24 IBM System x3800 Type 8865: User's Guide
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    information that you must consider when installing a hot-swap power supply in the server: v The server comes with a minimum of two power supplies and supports up to three power supplies. v The power supplies are numbered from left to right (1 through 3) as viewed from the rear of the server. Power
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    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. Fan filler Fan error LED Fan filler in the chassis and close the power-supply handle. 26 IBM System x3800 Type 8865: User's Guide
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    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 the loss of data. To avoid this potential problem, always use an electrostatic-discharge wrist strap
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    Adapter- retention latch 4. See the documentation that comes with the adapter for instructions for setting jumpers or switches and for cabling. Note: Route adapter cables before f. If necessary, remove the adapter guide before installing a full-length adapter. 28 IBM System x3800 Type 8865: User
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    Adapter guide Attention: When you install an adapter, avoid touching the components and gold-edge connectors on the adapter. Make sure that the adapter is correctly seated
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    Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine An optional IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine can be into the connector. 8. Reinstall the I/O board in the server by aligning the board with the guides and reconnect the internal cables to the I/O board. If you have other options to install or
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    Installing a ServeRAID-8i adapter An optional ServeRAID-8i adapter can be installed only in its dedicated connector on the PCI-X board. See the following illustration for the location of the connector on the PCI-X board. The ServeRAID-8i adapter is not cabled to the server, and no rerouting of the
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    the ServeRAID documentation on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD for additional information about RAID operation and complete instructions for using ServeRAID Manager. v The server supports up to two 5.25-inch and screws for installing a full-high tape drive. 32 IBM System x3800 Type 8865: User's Guide
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    shows how to install a hot-swap hard disk drive. Filler panel Hard disk drive assembly Drive handle (open position) 5.25-inch bays for supported tape drives To install a hot-swap hard disk drive, complete the following steps: 1. Read the safety information that begins on page v, and "Installation
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    and pull it out of the server until it stops. 5. Slide the SAS backplane into the card guides on the rear of the SAS hard disk drive cage and press the backplane into place. 6. Connect the SAS cable to the I/O board and install the cable-retention clip. 34 IBM System x3800 Type 8865: User's Guide
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    must be compatible with the latest PC2-3200 SDRAM Registered DIMM specifications. For a list of the supported options for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/ eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. v The server supports up to four memory cards. Each memory card holds up to four DIMMs. v There must
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    will light the system-error LED on the front of the server, indicating that there is a problem and guide you to the defective DIMM. When this occurs, first identify the defective DIMM; then, remove and LED also turns off when the release levers are opened. 36 IBM System x3800 Type 8865: User's Guide
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    Memory is an IBM technology that Check your operating system documentation to make sure that it supports memory mirroring. 2. Install DIMMs of the same size and sends an error message to light path diagnostics, which lights LEDs to guide you to the damaged DIMM. If memory mirroring is enabled, the
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    the server to halt, which could result in the loss of data. To avoid this potential problem, always use an electrostatic-discharge wrist strap or other grounding system when working inside the server with bezel" on page 23). 3. Prepare the new memory card: 38 IBM System x3800 Type 8865: User's Guide
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    feature, all the DIMMs that are installed in the server must be of the same type and speed, and the operating system must support the feature. The following instructions are for installing one pair of DIMMs. To install DIMM pairs on more than one memory card, repeat step 4 on page 40 though
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    -protective package that contains the DIMM to any unpainted metal surface on the outside of the server; then, remove the DIMM from the package. 40 IBM System x3800 Type 8865: User's Guide
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    components when the server is powered-on might cause the server to halt, which could result in the loss of data. To avoid this potential problem, always use an electrostatic-discharge wrist strap or other grounding system when working inside the server with the power on. 2. Remove the front cover
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    outside of the server; then, remove the DIMM from the package. 7. Turn the DIMM so that the DIMM keys align correctly with the slot. 42 IBM System x3800 Type 8865: User's Guide
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    components when the server is powered-on might cause the server to halt, which could result in the loss of data. To avoid this potential problem, always use an electrostatic-discharge wrist strap or other grounding system when working inside the server with the power on. 2. Remove the front cover
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    remaining DIMMs on the memory card. Memory card retention levers 10. Open the memory card retention levers on the top of the memory card. 44 IBM System x3800 Type 8865: User's Guide
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    download the most current level of BIOS code for your server, see http://www.ibm.com/support/. v Obtain an SMP-capable operating system. For a list of supported operating systems, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. v You can use the Configurations/Setup Utility program
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    stops; then, push in on the microprocessor tray retention latches on each side of the tray and pull the tray out of the server. 46 IBM System x3800 Type 8865: User's Guide
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    Attention: The microprocessor tray is heavy. Pull the tray partially out of the server, reposition your hands to grasp the body of the tray, and press in on the release latches on each side of the tray; then, pull the tray out the rest of the way. Air baffle Heat sink FRONT Microprocessor FRONT
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    . If you have other microprocessors to install, do so now by repeating steps 5 through 14. 16. Install the air baffle in the microprocessor tray. 48 IBM System x3800 Type 8865: User's Guide
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    Note: Make sure that the air baffle lies flat and within the grooves on top of the microprocessor heat sinks and microprocessor baffles and that the air baffle remains in place while you close the microprocessor tray. You might find it helpful to hold the air baffle in place with your thumbs while
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    the bezel and push the top of the cover toward the server until the locking tabs snap into place; then, lock the front cover. 50 IBM System x3800 Type 8865: User's Guide
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    Lock 5. If you are installing a rack model, install the server in a rack. See the Rack Installation Instructions that come with the server for complete rack installation and removal instructions. Attention: v Install the server only in a rack cabinet with perforated doors. v Do not leave open spaces
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    in a rack (rack models only) are in the Rack Installation Instructions that come with the server. Rear view SP Ethernet 10/100 Power-supply USB 1 Video USB 2 System serial SP serial Gigabit Ethernet 1 Gigabit Ethernet 2 Mouse Keyboard IXA RS485 52 IBM System x3800 Type 8865: User's Guide
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    (SMP) server. You might have to upgrade the operating system to support SMP. For more information, see "Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD the server remotely, see the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine User's Guide, which comes with the adapter, for information about setting up,
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    as a symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) server. You might have to upgrade the operating system to support SMP. For more information, see "Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD" on page 61 see "Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller" on page 63. 54 IBM System x3800 Type 8865: User's Guide
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    startup (boot) protocols and startup order and to select operating-system wake-up support. For information about using this utility program, see "Using the PXE boot agent Manager is available as a stand-alone program and as an IBM Director extension. If a ServeRAID adapter is installed in the server
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    Change interrupt request (IRQ) settings v Enable USB legacy keyboard and mouse support v Resolve configuration conflicts Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program To start the Configuration the firmware on the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine. 56 IBM System x3800 Type 8865: User's Guide
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    that Enabled is selected for the USB Host Controller and USB BIOS Legacy Support options. Note: If the USB host controller is disabled, the Remote . This choice is on the Configuration/Setup Utility menu only if an IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine is installed. v Start Options Select this
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    and the operating system supports Wake on LAN functions, options are incorrectly configured. Follow the instructions on the screen carefully. This choice is reduced memory. After the problem is corrected, you must manually enable the memory connectors. Use IBM System x3800 Type 8865: User's Guide
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    only numeric error codes. Run the diagnostic program to get more information about error codes that occur. See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM Documentation CD for instructions. Select Clear error logs to clear the BMC system event log. v Error Logs Select this choice to view
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    server and then reinstall it. See ″Replacing the battery″ in the Problem Determination and Service Guide for instructions for removing the battery. v Change the position of the power-on COM 1) SP serial (COM 2) 60 IBM System x3800 Type 8865: User's Guide 123 Default jumper 1 2 3 position 123
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    or you can purchase the CD. To download the image, go to the IBM ServerGuide Web page at http://www.ibm.com/pc/qtechinfo/MIGR-4ZKPPT.html. To purchase the latest ServerGuide Setup and view the online overview. Not all features are supported on all server models. Chapter 3. Configuring the server 61
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    need setup diskettes. You can use the CD to configure any supported IBM server model. The setup program provides a list of tasks that ServerGuide program stores information about the server model, service processor, hard disk drive controllers, and network IBM System x3800 Type 8865: User's Guide
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    to install your operating system, complete the following steps to download the latest operating-system installation instructions from the IBM Support Web page: 1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/support/. 2. In the Download section, click Downloads & drivers. 3. On the "Downloads and drivers" page, in the
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    support. Note: Your server does not support the setting of the selected item, follow the instructions on the screen. PXE boot agent utility menu change this setting; the server does not support any other network boot protocols. v Boot choice to use Wake on LAN support. Otherwise, enable it. If you are
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    off the server, see "Power problems" in the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM Documentation CD. Installing and using 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
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    serial console. See the documentation for your specific Linux operating-system type for information and instructions. Use one of the following procedures to enable SOL sessions for your Linux operating system. enable it when using a Linux operating system. 66 IBM System x3800 Type 8865: User's Guide
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    1. Add the following line to the end of the # Run gettys in standard runlevels section of the /etc/inittab file. This enables hardware flow control and enables users to log in through the SOL console. 7:2345:respawn:/sbin/agetty -h ttyS1 19200 vt102 2. Add the following line at the bottom of the /
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    -2.4.9-e.12smp.img 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 68 IBM System x3800 Type 8865: User's Guide
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    Modified /etc/lilo.conf contents prompt timeout=50 default=linux-Monitor boot=/dev/hda #map=/boot/map install=/boot/boot.b #message=/boot/message linear # This will allow you to only Monitor the OS boot via SOL image=/boot/vmlinuz-2.4.9-e.12smp label=linux-Monitor initrd=/boot/initrd-2.4.9-e.12smp.
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    /initrd-2.4.9-e.12smp.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 70 IBM System x3800 Type 8865: User's Guide
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    Modified /boot/grub/grub.conf contents #grub.conf generated by anaconda # # Note that you do not have to rerun grub after making changes to this file # NOTICE: You have a /boot partition. This means that # all kernel and initrd paths are relative to /boot/, eg. # root (hd0,0) # kernel /
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    SOL Interactive kernel (hd0,1)/boot/vmlinuz root=/dev/hda2 acpi=oldboot vga=791 console=tty1 console=ttyS1,19200 initrd (hd0,1)/boot/initrd title floppy 72 IBM System x3800 Type 8865: User's Guide
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    Modified /boot/grub/menu.lst contents root chainloader +1 title failsafe kernel (hd0,1)/boot/vmlinuz.shipped root=/dev/hda2 ide=nodma apm=off vga=normal nosmp disableapic maxcpus=0 3 initrd (hd0,1)/boot/initrd.shipped Note 1: The kernel line is shown with a line break. In your file, the entire entry
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    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 opens. 3. Follow the prompts to complete the installation. 74 IBM System x3800 Type 8865: User's Guide
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    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/ to download the utility program; then, copy the bmc_cfg.exe file to a configuration utility diskette on a USB diskette drive. To start the baseboard
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    bmc_cfg and press Enter. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen. Using the baseboard management that is available from http://www.ibm.com/support/. If you have installed the OSA device driver and IBM Mapping layer, the update can be and off remotely. 76 IBM System x3800 Type 8865: User's Guide
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    that is related to the server and the globally unique identifier (GUID). Using the SAS/SATA Configuration Utility program Use the SAS/ read the instructions on the screen carefully before making a selection. Using ServeRAID Manager Use ServeRAID Manager, which is on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD, to
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    instructions that come with that adapter to view or change SCSI settings for attached devices. For additional information about RAID technology, see the ServeRAID documentation on the IBM ServeRAID Support Next. The "Configuration summary" window opens. 78 IBM System x3800 Type 8865: User's Guide
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    8. Review the information in the "Configuration summary" window. To change the configuration, click Back. 9. Click Apply; when you are asked whether you want to apply the new configuration, click Yes. The configuration is saved in the controller and in the physical drives. 10. Exit from ServeRAID
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    drop-down 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
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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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    in the United States and other countries. Other company, product, or service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. Important notes Processor speeds indicate the internal clock speed bytes, and GB stands for approximately 1 000 000 000 bytes. 84 IBM System x3800 Type 8865: User's Guide
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    no representations or warranties with respect to non-IBM products. Support (if any) for the non-IBM products is provided by the third party, not IBM. Some software may differ from its retail version (if available), and may not include user manuals or all program functionality. Product recycling and
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    EEE on the environment and human health due to the potential presence of hazardous substances in EEE. For proper collection and treatment, contact your local IBM representative. 86 IBM System x3800 Type 8865: User's Guide
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    11 Active memory 37 PCI-X 4, 27 Active Memory 4, 37 adapter hot-plug 27 installing 27 IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine 30 ServeRAID-8i 31 PCI 27 PCI-X 27 Remote Supervisor Adapter II 33 illustration 33 status LED 9 heat output 3 hot-add, memory 43 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006 87
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    31 integrated baseboard management controller utility programs 75 network support 5 integrated functions 3 J jumpers boot recovery 16 power-on password override Wake on LAN 16 16, 60 K keyboard connector 11 88 IBM System x3800 Type 8865: User's Guide L LED error memory 17, 36 memory card 17, 36
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    77 server power features 12 ServeRAID 5 ServerGuide features 62 NOS installation 62 Setup and Installation CD 4, 55 using 61 serviceability 6 setup with ServerGuide 62 size 3 slots 3 SMP 5 specifications 3 statements and notices 2 symmetric multiprocessing 5 system reliability guidelines 21 system
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IBM
System
x3800
Type
8865
User’s
Guide
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