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specifications

 

3

 

start

 

options

 

52

 

Startable

 

CD

 

mode

 

63

 

starting

Array

 

Configuration

 

Utility

 

61

 

Configuration/Setup

 

Utility

 

program

 

51

 

SAS/SATA

 

Configuration

 

Utility

 

58

 

ServeRAID

 

Manager

 

64

 

ServerGuide

 

Setup

 

and

 

Installation

 

CD

 

57

 

startup

 

sequence

 

52

 

statements

 

and

 

notices

 

2

 

static

 

electricity

 

21

 

static-sensitive

 

devices,

 

handling

 

21

 

status

 

LEDs

 

8

 

supervisor

 

password

See

 

administrator

 

password

 

system

 

board

external

 

connectors

 

16

 

internal

 

connectors

 

14

 

jumpers

 

15

 

LEDs

 

19

 

memory

 

connectors

 

26

 

option

 

connectors

 

17

 

system

 

event/error

 

log

 

54

 

system

 

reliability

 

20

 

system

 

specifications

 

3

 

system-error

 

LED

 

8

 

systems

 

management

 

6

 

T

tape

 

drive,

 

installing

 

28

 

temperature

 

3

 

trademarks

 

68

 

two-piece

 

bezel

 

23,

 

44

 

U

Universal

 

Serial

 

Bus

 

(USB)

connectors

front

 

8

 

rear

 

10

 

controller,

 

enabling

 

52

 

update

 

device

 

drivers

 

and

 

firmware

 

7

 

Update

 

Xpress

 

program

 

7

 

upper

 

bezel

installing

 

44

 

removing

 

24

 

user

 

password

See

 

power-on

 

password

 

using

Adaptec

 

HostRAID

 

configuration

 

programs

 

60

 

Adaptec

 

RAID

 

Configuration

 

Utility

 

61

 

Boot

 

Menu

 

program

 

58

 

IBM

 

Configuration/Setup

 

Utility

 

program

 

49,

 

51

 

mini-BMC

 

65

 

passwords

 

52,

 

54

 

SAS/SATA

 

HostRAID

 

feature

 

62,

 

63

 

Serial

 

ATA

 

HostRAID

 

feature

 

61

 

ServeRAID

 

Manager

 

63

 

ServerGuide

 

56

 

utility

Array

 

Configuration

 

61

 

Configuration/Setup

 

51

 

Ethernet

 

49,

 

65

 

SAS/SATA

 

Configuration

 

62

 

ServeRAID

 

Manager

 

63

 

V

video

connector

 

10

 

controller

 

3

 

specifications

 

3

 

viewing

 

the

 

configuration

Configuration/Setup

 

Utility

 

51

 

SAS/SATA

 

controller

 

63

 

Serial

 

ATA

 

controller

 

62

 

ServeRAID

 

Manager

 

65

 

W

Web

 

site

compatible

 

options

 

20,

 

25

 

IBM

 

eServer

 

and

 

xSeries

 

products

 

1

 

IBM

 

support

 

2

 

IBM

 

X-Architecture

 

technologies

 

and

 

features

 

1

 

ServerGuide

 

56

 

ServerProven

 

list

 

20,

 

25,

 

37

 

Update

 

Xpress

 

program

 

7

 

xSeries

 

Systems

 

Management

 

7

 

weight

 

3

 

 

Index

 

75

Summary of Contents for 206m - eServer xSeries - 8485

Page 1: ...xSeries 206m Types 8485 and 8490 User s Guide ...

Page 2: ......

Page 3: ...xSeries 206m Types 8485 and 8490 User s Guide ...

Page 4: ... and the Warranty and Support Information document on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD Third Edition October 2006 Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2006 All rights reserved US Government Users Restricted Rights Use duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp ...

Page 5: ...g the side cover 22 Removing the two piece bezel 23 Installing a memory module 25 Installing a drive 28 Installing a drive in bay 2 or 3 29 Installing a hot swap hard disk drive in bay 4 5 6 or 7 31 IDs for hot swap hard disk drives 33 Installing a simple swap SATA hard disk drive in bay 4 5 6 or 7 33 Installing a non hot swap SATA hard disk drive in bay 4 5 6 or 7 35 Power and signal cables for i...

Page 6: ...ng the Adaptec HostRAID configuration programs 60 Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility programs for Serial ATA HostRAID 61 Using the SAS SATA Utility program for SAS SATA HostRAID 62 Using ServeRAID Manager 63 Configuring the controller 64 Viewing the configuration 65 Using the mini baseboard management controller 65 Enabling the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility program 65 Configuring the...

Page 7: ...talleert eerst de veiligheidsvoorschriften Ennen kuin asennat tämän tuotteen lue turvaohjeet kohdasta Safety Information Avant d installer ce produit lisez les consignes de sécurité Vor der Installation dieses Produkts die Sicherheitshinweise lesen Prima di installare questo prodotto leggere le Informazioni sulla Sicurezza Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen Safety Information før du installerer dette pro...

Page 8: ...ersions of the caution or danger statement in the IBM Safety Information book For example if a caution statement begins with a number 1 translations for that caution statement appear in the IBM Safety Information 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 th...

Page 9: ...equipment when there 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 the following table when installing moving or opening covers on this product or attached...

Page 10: ... lithium battery replace it only with the same module type made by the same manufacturer The battery contains lithium and can explode if not properly used handled or disposed of Do not v Throw or immerse into water v Heat to more than 100 C 212 F v Repair or disassemble Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations viii xSeries 206m Types 8485 and 8490 User s Guide ...

Page 11: ...the device v Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure DANGER Some laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser diode Note the following Laser radiation when open Do not stare into the beam do not view directly with optical instruments and avoid direct exposure to the beam Class 1 Lase...

Page 12: ...on 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 power cord To remove all electrical current from the device ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source 1 2 x xSeries 206m Types 8485 and 8490 User s Guide ...

Page 13: ...pect a problem with one of these parts contact a service technician Statement 12 CAUTION The following label indicates a hot surface nearby Statement 13 DANGER Overloading a branch circuit is potentially a fire hazard and a shock hazard under certain conditions To avoid these hazards ensure that your system electrical requirements do not exceed branch circuit protection requirements Refer to the i...

Page 14: ...ancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling ADVERTENCIA El contacto con el cable de este producto o con cables de accesorios que se venden junto con este producto pueden exponerle al plomo un elemento químico que en el estado de California de los Estados Unidos está considerado como un causante de cancer y de defectos congénitos además de otros riesgos reproductivo...

Page 15: ...You can obtain up to date information about the server and other IBM server products at http www ibm com eserver xseries For service or assistance information see the Installation Guide Related documentation This User s Guide provides general information about the server including how to install supported options and how to configure the server The following documentation also comes with the serve...

Page 16: ...ument are also in the multilingual Safety Information document which is on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD Each statement is numbered for reference to the corresponding statement in the Safety Information document The following notices and statements are used in this document v Note These notices provide important tips guidance or advice v Important These notices provide information or advice tha...

Page 17: ...ement controller mini BMC v Broadcom 5721 10 100 1000 Ethernet controller on the system board with RJ 45 Ethernet port v Two serial ports v One parallel port v Four port Serial ATA controller v One internal SAS port mini PCI slot v Integrated RAID capability HostRAID v Four Universal Serial Bus USB v2 0 ports two on front and two on rear v Keyboard port v Mouse port v ATA 100 single channel IDE co...

Page 18: ...it operating system The ServerGuide program detects installed hardware options and provides the correct configuration programs and device drivers Important If your server comes preloaded with an operating system and software you do not need to use the IBM ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD to install the operating system This will overwrite the existing preload For more information about the Se...

Page 19: ...nd 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 repair problems The server has the following RAS features v 1 year parts 1 year labor limited warranty Machine Type 8485 and 3 year parts 3 year labor limited warranty Machine Type 8490 v Advanced C...

Page 20: ...ement part numbers stored in nonvolatile memory for easier remote maintenance v Wake on LAN capability IBM Director With IBM Director a network administrator can perform the following tasks v View the hardware configuration of remote systems in detail v Monitor the usage and performance of critical components such as microprocessors disks and memory v Centrally manage individual or large groups of...

Page 21: ... CD that comes with the server the IBM Director documentation on the CD and the IBM xSeries Systems Management Web page at http www 1 ibm com servers eserver xseries systems_management xseries_sm html which presents an overview of IBM Systems Management and IBM Director Update Xpress program The UpdateXpress program is available for most xSeries servers and server options It detects supported and ...

Page 22: ...or the LED itself has failed Note If this LED is off it does not mean that there is no electrical power in the server The LED might be burned out To remove all electrical power from the server you must disconnect the power cords from the electrical outlets Power control button Press this button to turn the server on and off manually Hard disk drive activity LED When this LED is flashing it indicat...

Page 23: ...hard disk drive is in use When the drive is removed this LED also is visible on the SAS backplane next to the drive connector The backplane is the printed circuit board behind drive bays 4 through 7 Hot swap hard disk drive status LED some models On some server models each hot swap hard disk drive has an amber status LED If this amber status LED for a drive is lit it indicates that the associated ...

Page 24: ...ctor Connect a mouse or other PS 2 device to this connector Keyboard connector Connect a PS 2 keyboard to this connector Serial 1 connector Connect a 9 pin serial device to this connector Parallel connector Connect a parallel device to this connector Video connector Connect a monitor to this connector USB connectors Connect USB devices to these connectors Ethernet connector Use this connector to c...

Page 25: ...ing on the server Approximately 20 seconds after the server is connected to ac power the power control button becomes active and you can turn on the server and start the operating system by pressing the power control button The server can also be turned on in any of the following ways v If a power failure occurs while the server is turned on the server will restart automatically when power is rest...

Page 26: ...The server can be turned off in any of the following 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 automatically v You can press the power control button to start an orderly shutdown of the operating system and turn off the server if your operating system su...

Page 27: ...rver model The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware Front adapter support bracket Drive cage EMC shields Filler panels Cover System board Upper bezel Lower bezel Microprocessor Heat sink Power supply DIMM PCI X expansion card SATA hard disk drive some models Hot swap hard disk drive some models SATA filler panel SAS filler panel Mini PCI X adapter SAS SATA contro...

Page 28: ...s on the system board System fan 3 rear fan Wake on LAN SATA drives 4 Primary IDE SAS backplane Front USB System fan 1 fan sink Main power Power Optional Diskette drive Mini BMC JTAG System fan 2 front fan Front panel Battery Microprocessor 14 xSeries 206m Types 8485 and 8490 User s Guide ...

Page 29: ...ollowing illustration shows the jumpers on the system board There are no changeable switches on the system board Mini BMC force update JP1 Force power on JP8 Mini BMC disable JP7 Clear CMOS JP2 Boot block JP6 Chapter 2 Installing options 15 ...

Page 30: ... The following illustration shows the external input output I O connectors on the system board Nonmaskable interrupt NMI Parallel Serial Keyboard Ethernet RJ 45 Serial USB 2 Video Mouse 16 xSeries 206m Types 8485 and 8490 User s Guide ...

Page 31: ...in this document include the optional PCI X expansion card that is attached to the system board DIMM 4 DIMM 3 DIMM 2 DIMM 1 Slot 4 PCI 32 bit 33 MHz Slot 6 PCI X 64 bit 100 MHz Slot 5 PCI X 64 bit 100 MHz Slot 3 PCI 32 bit 33 MHz Slot 2 PCI Express x1 Slot 1 PCI Express x8 PCI X expansion card Mini PCI X adapter SAS SATA adapter Remote Supervisor Adapter II Chapter 2 Installing options 17 ...

Page 32: ...xpansion card The PCI X expansion card comes installed in some hot swap models It provides the connector for the mini PCI X SAS controller and two additional I O slots slot 5 and slot 6 Mini PCI X connector Mini PCI X adapter SAS SATA controller 18 xSeries 206m Types 8485 and 8490 User s Guide ...

Page 33: ... information will help you work safely v Observe good housekeeping in the area where you are working Place removed covers and other parts in a safe place v If you must start the server while the cover is removed make sure that no one is near the server and that no tools or other objects have been left inside the server v Do not attempt to lift an object that you think is too heavy for you If you h...

Page 34: ...s System reliability guidelines To help ensure proper system cooling and system reliability make sure that the following requirements are met v Each of the drive bays has a drive or a filler panel and electromagnetic compatibility EMC shield installed in it v There is adequate space around the server to allow the server cooling system to work properly Leave approximately 50 mm 2 in of open space a...

Page 35: ...ear 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 pins or exposed circuitry v Do not leave the device where others can handle and damage it v While the device is stil...

Page 36: ...on its side 4 Unlock the side cover then press the cover release latch down as indicated by the two arrows on the latch Cover release latch Key lock 5 Lift the side cover off the server and set it aside To replace the side cover see Reinstalling the side cover on page 46 Attention For proper cooling and airflow replace the cover before turning on the server Operating the server for extended period...

Page 37: ...bezel you do not have to remove the side cover However the side cover must be unlocked To remove the two piece bezel complete the following steps 1 Unlock the side cover 2 Remove the side cover see Removing the side cover on page 22 3 Press the round blue release button on the right side of the lower bezel and tilt the lower bezel forward to disengage it from the chassis 4 Lift the lower bezel to ...

Page 38: ...ssis then rotate the upper bezel to the right side of the server to disengage the two right side tabs from the chassis Set the upper bezel aside For instructions for replacing the two piece bezel see Reinstalling the two piece bezel on page 44 24 xSeries 206m Types 8485 and 8490 User s Guide ...

Page 39: ... information see Chapter 3 Configuring the server on page 49 v For two way memory interleaving DIMMs must be installed in matched pairs If one DIMM is installed in the DIMM 1 connector when you install an additional DIMM it must be installed in the DIMM 3 connector and it must be the same size speed type and technology as the DIMM in the DIMM 1 connector You can mix compatible DIMMs from various m...

Page 40: ... stop 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 To install a DIMM complete the following steps 1 Read the safety information that begins on page v and Installation guidelines on page 19 2 Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect ...

Page 41: ...ainted metal surface on the server Then remove the new DIMM from the package 7 Turn the DIMM so that the DIMM keys align correctly with the slot 8 Insert the DIMM into the connector by aligning the edges of the DIMM with the slots at the ends of the DIMM connector Firmly press the DIMM straight down into the connector by applying pressure on both ends of the DIMM simultaneously The retaining clips...

Page 42: ...ROM drive in bay 1 and a non hot swap SATA hard disk drive in bay 4 Some hot swap SATA models might come with an IDE CD ROM drive in bay 1 and a hot swap SATA hard disk drive in bay 4 The following illustration shows the drive bays Bay 1 Bay 2 Bay 3 Bay 4 Bay 5 Bay 6 Bay 7 The following notes describe the types of drives that the server supports and other information that you must consider when in...

Page 43: ... a drive or PCI PCI Express or PCI X adapter save the EMC shield and filler panel from the bay or the PCI PCI Express or PCI X adapter slot cover in the event that you later remove the option v For a complete list of supported options for the server see http www ibm com servers eserver serverproven compat us Installing a drive in bay 2 or 3 EMC shield Filler panel Drive retainer clip To install a ...

Page 44: ...ruments and avoid direct exposure to the beam Class 1 Laser Product Laser Klasse 1 Laser Klass 1 Luokan 1 Laserlaite Appareil A Laser de Classe 1 6 Touch the static protective package that contains the drive to any unpainted metal surface on the server then remove the drive from the package and place it on a static protective surface 7 Set any jumpers or switches on the drive according to the docu...

Page 45: ...er models come with SAS or SATA hot swap hard disk drives Before you install a hot swap hard disk drive read the following information v The hot swap drives must be either all SAS hard disk drives or all SATA hard disk drives the two types cannot be combined v Inspect the drive tray for signs of damage v Make sure that the drive is correctly installed in the tray v To maintain proper system coolin...

Page 46: ...place it on a static protective surface 6 Install the hard disk drive in the hot swap bay a Make sure that the drive tray handle is open b Align the drive assembly with the guide rails in the bay c Gently slide the drive assembly into the drive bay until the drive stops d Push the drive tray handle to the closed locked position e Check the hard disk drive status indicator to make sure that the har...

Page 47: ...ected to one channel in hot swap models In the typical configuration the standard hard disk drives and backplane are connected to channel A Device ID Drive bay 4 0 Drive bay 5 1 Drive bay 6 2 Drive bay 7 3 Installing a simple swap SATA hard disk drive in bay 4 5 6 or 7 Some server models come with simple swap SATA hard disk drives which are accessible from the front of the server Before you instal...

Page 48: ...the static protective package that contains the drive to any unpainted metal surface on the server then remove the drive from the package and place it on a static protective surface 6 Align the drive assembly with the guide rails in the bay the connector end of the drive goes in first 7 Pull the loops of the drive assembly toward each other then carefully slide the drive assembly into the drive ba...

Page 49: ...isk drive To install a non hot swap SATA hard disk drive complete the following steps 1 Read the safety information that begins on page v and Installation guidelines on page 19 2 Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all external cables and power cords 3 Unlock the side cover the bezel will not disengage from the server if the cover is locked 4 Remove the side cover and lower b...

Page 50: ...tible adapter or controller that you have installed v If you have only one IDE device on a cable it must be set as a master device v If two IDE devices are used on a single cable one must be designated as the master device and the other as the subordinate device otherwise the server might not recognize some of the IDE devices The master and subordinate designation is determined by switch or jumper...

Page 51: ...ter The following notes describe the types of adapters that the 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 in this section If you need to change the switch setting or jumper settings on the adapter follow the instructions that come with t...

Page 52: ...d the default startup sequence PCI Express x8 slot 1 PCI X slot 5 optional PCI X slot 6 optional PCI Express x1 slot 2 PCI slot 3 and PCI slot 4 v For a list of supported options for the server see http www ibm com servers eserver serverproven compat us Attention Static electricity that is released to internal server components when the server is powered on might cause the server to stop which cou...

Page 53: ...hat come with the adapter Route the adapter cables before you install the adapter 4 Follow the instructions that come with the adapter to set jumpers or switches if any 5 Rotate the rear adapter retention bracket to the open unlocked position and remove it from the server 6 Remove the screw that secures the expansion slot cover to the chassis Store the expansion slot cover and screw in a safe plac...

Page 54: ...stall an expansion slot screw at the rear of the adapter 11 If you are installing a full length adapter press on the release lever on the right side of the front adapter retention bracket to release the retaining tab on the left side of the bracket 12 Connect required cables to the adapter Route cables so that they do not block the flow of air from the fans 13 Reinstall the rear adapter retention ...

Page 55: ... swap power supplies If the server contains a non hot swap power supply that requires replacement the power supply must be replaced by a service technician When you remove or install a hot swap power supply observe the following precautions Statement 8 CAUTION Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following label attached Hazardous voltage current and energy levels are ...

Page 56: ...metal surface on the server then remove the power supply from the package and place it on a static protective surface 8 Place the power supply into the bay guides 9 Press down on the orange release lever and push the power supply toward the front of the chassis until it locks into place 10 Connect one end of the power cord into the connector on the back of the power supply and connect the other en...

Page 57: ...hreaded nuts that fit the rope clip v A security cable v A lock such as a combination lock or padlock Rope clip To install a rope clip complete the following steps 1 Turn off the server and all attached devices Disconnect all external cables and power cords then remove the side cover See Removing the side cover on page 22 2 Use a screwdriver to remove the two metal knockouts 3 Insert the rope clip...

Page 58: ...t all the cables and for certain options run the Configuration Setup Utility program Follow the instructions in this section Reinstalling the two piece bezel To reinstall the two piece bezel complete the following steps 1 Install the upper bezel on the front of the server chassis a Insert the two right side tabs on the upper bezel into the matching holes on the right side of the chassis b Rotate t...

Page 59: ...r chassis a Insert the two bottom tabs on the lower bezel into the matching holes in the front of the chassis b Tilt the top of the lower bezel into position on the chassis until the lower bezel locks securely into place Chapter 2 Installing options 45 ...

Page 60: ...re that all cables adapters and other components are installed and seated correctly and that you have not left loose tools or parts inside the server Also make sure that all internal cables are correctly routed Note The cover release latch must be in the unlocked opened position before you install the side cover 2 Insert the tabs inside the cover into the slots on the server chassis Note Make sure...

Page 61: ...ration When you start the server for the first time after you add or remove an internal option or an external device you might receive a message that the configuration has changed The Configuration Setup Utility program starts automatically so that you can save the new configuration settings For additional information see Using the Configuration Setup Utility program on page 51 Some options have d...

Page 62: ... 3 Follow the instructions that come with the device to prepare it for installation and to connect it to the server Note If you are attaching an external device see the documentation that comes with the device for information about cabling Installing the server in a rack An optional Tower to Rack Kit is needed to convert the server from a tower model to a rack model You can then install the server...

Page 63: ...hernet Utility program The Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility program is part of the BIOS code You can use it to configure the network as a startable device and you can customize where the network startup option appears in your startup sequence Enable the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility from the Configuration Setup Utility program For information see Enabling the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility...

Page 64: ...tached to it simple swap models For more information about using these utility programs see Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility programs for Serial ATA HostRAID on page 61 50 xSeries 206m Types 8485 and 8490 User s Guide ...

Page 65: ...t and change settings for the mini baseboard management controller mini BMC v View and clear error logs Starting the Configuration Setup Utility program To start the Configuration Setup Utility program complete the following steps 1 Turn on the server 2 When the prompt Press F1 for Configuration Setup appears press F1 If you have set both a power on password and an administrator password you must ...

Page 66: ...d time in the server in 24 hour format hour minute second v System Security Select this choice to set password settings See Passwords on page 54 for more information about passwords You can also enable the chassis intrusion detector to alert you each time that the server cover is removed Power on Password Select this choice to set or change a power on password See Power on password on page 55 for ...

Page 67: ...ch queue C1 enhanced mode and no execute mode memory protection The default setting for Hyper Threading is Enabled PCI Bus Control Select this choice to view the system resources that are used by the installed PCI PCI Express or PCI X devices Baseboard management controller BMC settings Select this choice to view information and to change mini baseboard management controller mini BMC settings IPMI...

Page 68: ...ct Clear error logs to clear the system event error log Important If the system error LED on the front of the server is lit but there are no other error indications clear the system event error log This log does not clear itself and if it begins to fill up the system error LED will be lit Also after you complete a repair or correct an error clear the system event error log to turn off the system e...

Page 69: ...mode in which the keyboard and mouse remain locked but the operating system can start You can unlock the keyboard and mouse by typing the power on password If you forget the power on password you can regain access to the server in any of the following ways v If an administrator password is set type the administrator password at the password prompt Start the Configuration Setup Utility program and ...

Page 70: ...as the following features v An easy to use interface v Diskette free setup and configuration programs that are based on detected hardware v ServeRAID Manager program which configures your ServeRAID adapter or integrated SAS controller with RAID capabilities v Device drivers that are provided for the server model and detected hardware v File system type that is selectable during setup ServerGuide f...

Page 71: ...es to install an operating system It provides the device drivers that are required for your hardware and for the operating system that you are installing This section describes a typical ServerGuide operating system installation Note Features and functions can vary slightly with different versions of the ServerGuide program 1 After you have completed the setup process the operating system installa...

Page 72: ...ID are both enabled If you are enabling SAS SATA RAID make sure that the SATA RAID Enable option in the Configuration Setup Utility program is disabled for more information see Enabling the Serial ATA HostRAID feature on page 61 Use the SAS SATA Configuration Utility program to configure SAS devices The SAS SATA Configuration Utility program is available on hot swap SATA or SAS models only Startin...

Page 73: ...keys 4 Use the arrow keys to select the channel for which you want to change settings 5 To change the settings of the selected items follow the instructions on the screen Be sure to press Enter to save your changes Chapter 3 Configuring the server 59 ...

Page 74: ...wap SATA models and the SAS SATA controller hot swap models Be sure to use these programs as described in this document Use these programs to perform the following tasks v Configure a redundant array of independent disks RAID array v View or change the RAID configuration and associated devices When you are using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility programs and SAS SATA Configuration Utility pro...

Page 75: ...d SAS SATA RAID are both enabled If you are enabling the Serial ATA HostRAID feature make sure that the RAID Support option in the SAS SATA Configuration Utility program is disabled for more information see Enabling the SAS SATA HostRAID feature on page 62 To enable the SATA RAID feature complete the following steps 1 Turn on the server 2 When the prompt Press F1 for Configuration Setup appears pr...

Page 76: ...ller simple swap models see Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility programs for Serial ATA HostRAID on page 61 The integrated SAS SATA RAID feature comes disabled by default You must enable it and install the device drivers before you can use it The RAID configuration utilities device drivers and information are available on the IBM ServeRAID 7e Adaptec HostRAID Support CD If this CD did not...

Page 77: ...the array build method select Quick Int 9 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the configuration then select Done to exit 10 Restart the server Viewing the configuration To view information about the SAS SATA controller complete the following steps 1 Start the SAS SATA Configuration Utility program 2 From the SAS SATA Configuration Utility window select Manage Arrays 3 Select an array...

Page 78: ...ger tree into an array and creating a RAID level 1 logical drive If you select custom configuration you can select the two physical drives that you want to group into an array and create a hot spare drive Using express configuration To use express configuration complete the following steps 1 In the ServeRAID Manager tree click the controller 2 From the toolbar click Create 3 Click Express configur...

Page 79: ... to help you diagnose the problem and also records the error in the mini BMC system event log For more information see the description of Baseboard management controller BMC settings on page 53 Important If the system error LED on the front of the server is lit but there are no other error indications clear the mini BMC system event log This log does not clear itself and if it begins to fill up th...

Page 80: ...Director to manage the server you must check for the latest applicable IBM Director updates and interim fixes To install the IBM Director updates and any other applicable updates and interim fixes complete the following steps Note Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site The actual procedure might vary slightly from what is described in this document 1 Check for the latest version of IBM ...

Page 81: ...TY OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF NON INFRINGEMENT MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Some states do not allow disclaimer of express or implied warranties in certain transactions therefore this statement may not apply to you This information could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors Changes are period...

Page 82: ... both Microsoft Windows and Windows NT are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States other countries or both UNIX is a registered trademark of The Open Group in the United States and other countries Java and all Java based trademarks and logos are trademarks of Sun Microsystems Inc in the United States other countries or both Adaptec and HostRAID are trademarks of Adaptec Inc in the...

Page 83: ...kes no representation or warranties regarding non IBM products and services that are ServerProven including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose These products are offered and warranted solely by third parties IBM makes no representations or warranties with respect to non IBM products Support if any for the non IBM products is provided b...

Page 84: ...pon end of life per this Directive Remarque Cette marque s applique uniquement aux pays de l Union Européenne et à la Norvège L etiquette du système respecte la Directive européenne 2002 96 EC en matière de Déchets des Equipements Electriques et Electroniques DEEE qui détermine les dispositions de retour et de recyclage applicables aux systèmes utilisés à travers l Union européenne Conformément à ...

Page 85: ...s 3 components major 13 components continued PCI X expansion card 18 system board 17 configuration Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility 49 Configuration Setup Utility 49 custom 64 enabling SATA options on Configuration Setup Utility menu 58 Ethernet controller 66 express 64 fine tuning 65 integrated Serial Advanced Technology Attachment SATA controller 61 mini baseboard management controller mini BMC...

Page 86: ...ance modes 66 integrated on system board 66 link status LED 11 modes 66 Ethernet continued utility enabling 65 expansion card connectors 17 18 expansion slots 3 17 39 express configuration 64 external connectors 10 16 F features mini BMC 4 53 65 reliability availability and serviceability 5 SATA RAID enabling 61 server 3 4 ServerGuide 56 filler panel hard disk drive bay 13 32 removable media drive...

Page 87: ...installing 26 order of installation 25 27 specifications 3 supported 25 microprocessor cache 53 specifications 3 mini baseboard management controller mini BMC 4 53 65 mini PCI X adapter 18 modes Ethernet 66 mouse connector 10 N network operating system NOS installation with ServerGuide 57 without ServerGuide 57 non hot swap drives 35 notes 2 notes important 69 notices and statements 2 O online pub...

Page 88: ...ng 63 viewing the configuration 63 SAS SATA HostRAID feature enabling 62 using 62 63 SATA See Serial Advanced Technology Attachment SATA scanning order for adapters 38 SCSI small computer system interface See Serial Attached SCSI SAS security rope clip 43 serial 1 connector 10 serial 2 connector 10 Serial Advanced Technology Attachment SATA controller configuring 61 starting the Array Configuratio...

Page 89: ...er enabling 52 update device drivers and firmware 7 Update Xpress program 7 upper bezel installing 44 removing 24 user password See power on password using Adaptec HostRAID configuration programs 60 Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility 61 Boot Menu program 58 IBM Configuration Setup Utility program 49 51 mini BMC 65 passwords 52 54 SAS SATA HostRAID feature 62 63 Serial ATA HostRAID feature 61 Serve...

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