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Page 1: ...IBM xSeries 236 Type 8841 Option Installation Guide ERserver...

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Page 3: ...IBM xSeries 236 Type 8841 Option Installation Guide ERserver...

Page 4: ...general information in Notices on page 57 Second Edition September 2005 Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2005 All rights reserved US Government Users Restricted Rights Use duplica...

Page 5: ...ing a front fan 1 or 2 20 Replacing a center fan 3 or 4 21 Replacing a rear fan 5 or 6 21 Installing the 670 Watt hot swap power supply option 23 Replacing a hot swap power supply 26 Installing or rep...

Page 6: ...o connector 56 Appendix Notices 57 Before you call 57 Using the documentation 57 Getting help and information from the World Wide Web 58 Software service and support 58 Hardware service and support 58...

Page 7: ...alleert eerst de veiligheidsvoorschriften Ennen kuin asennat t m n tuotteen lue turvaohjeet kohdasta Safety Information Avant d installer ce produit lisez les consignes de s curit Vor der Installation...

Page 8: ...rsions 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...

Page 9: ...quipment 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 instruc...

Page 10: ...ment 3 CAUTION When laser products such as CD ROMs DVD drives fiber optic devices or transmitters are installed note the following v Do not remove the covers Removing the covers of the laser product c...

Page 11: ...power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device The device also might have more than one power cord To remove...

Page 12: ...attached Hazardous voltage current and energy levels are present inside any component that has this label attached There are no serviceable parts inside these components If you suspect a problem with...

Page 13: ...ment in your language in the Safety Information document v Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide This document is in PDF on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD It contains information to...

Page 14: ...ou avoid inconvenient or problem situations v Attention These notices indicate potential damage to programs devices or data An attention notice is placed just before the instruction or situation in wh...

Page 15: ...ng 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 procedures that you might have to perfo...

Page 16: ...emote Supervisor Adapter II Slimline DIMM 2 DIMM 3 DIMM 4 DIMM 4 DIMM 5 DIMM 6 DIMM 7 DIMM 8 PCI Express x4 slot 2 PCI Express x4 slot 3 ServeRAID 7k VRM Microprocessor 2 Microprocessor 1 PCI X slot 4...

Page 17: ...5 6 7 1 8 Password override Force BMC override Force power on NMI button Table 1 describes the function of each switch on the switch block Table 1 Switches 1 8 Switch number Default value Switch desc...

Page 18: ...the User s Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for additional information about the power on password 1 Off Force power on When toggled to On this switch forces the server to turn on overriding...

Page 19: ...System board LEDs The following illustration shows the light emitting diodes LEDs on the system board Chapter 1 Introduction 7...

Page 20: ...Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD The following table lists the light path diagnostics LEDs the problems that they indicate and actions to solve the problems LED Problem Action POWER SUPPLY 1...

Page 21: ...that the microprocessor is installed correctly If the problem remains call for service S_ERR A soft error has occurred 1 Restart the server 2 Update the firmware and adapter drivers 3 Check the POST...

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Page 23: ...he server is running 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 procedures that you m...

Page 24: ...joints pins or exposed circuitry v Do not leave the device where others can handle and damage it v While the device is still in its static protective package touch it to an unpainted metal part of th...

Page 25: ...of the server and the configured PCI options Turning off the server When you turn off the server and leave it connected to ac power the server can respond to requests from the service processor such a...

Page 26: ...visor Adapter II SlimLine installed the server can be turned off from the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine user interface v If an optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine is installed in th...

Page 27: ...R SUPPLY 1 2 3 A B 1 2 3 FA N TE M PERAT URE Flange Server door Complete the following steps to remove the server door 1 Read the safety information beginning on page v and Installation guidelines on...

Page 28: ...h Complete the following steps to remove the server left side cover 1 Push the plastic cover release latch near the edge of the side cover to the right to release the cover 2 While pushing the plastic...

Page 29: ...lation guidelines on page 11 2 Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all power cords and external cables see Turning on the server on page 12 then remove the cover see Removing the...

Page 30: ...remove the bezel 1 Remove the left side cover and locate the bezel release lever 2 Press up on the bezel release lever 3 Pull the top of the bezel away from the chassis then lift the bezel to disengag...

Page 31: ...lling this option see Replacing a rear fan 5 or 6 on page 21 or Installing the 670 Watt hot swap power supply option on page 23 Attention To help ensure proper cooling if a fan fails replace it within...

Page 32: ...ide cover for more than 30 minutes during this procedure 3 Place your fingers into the fan assembly latch on the top of the failing fan 4 Squeeze the fan assembly latch together and lift the fan out o...

Page 33: ...nd open the release lever on the replacement fan 6 Position the replacement fan so that the orange fan release latch is away from you then slide the fan into the server Press the release latch into pl...

Page 34: ...from the server 3 Pull the fan off the server 4 Slide the two tabs of the replacement fan into the back of the server then rotate the fan toward the server until the fan release latch clicks 5 Make su...

Page 35: ...be installed in the server Attention To help ensure proper cooling if a fan fails replace it within 48 hours v When the 670 Watt hot swap power supply option is installed in the server the addition o...

Page 36: ...act a service technician Complete the following steps to install the 670 Watt hot swap power supply option 1 Read the safety information beginning on page v and Installation guidelines on page 11 2 Re...

Page 37: ...s into place d Position the second fan so that the notched area is facing down and the mounting surface is toward the server e Repeat steps 5b and 5c then continue to step 6 5 Connect one end of each...

Page 38: ...er supply 1 Read the safety information beginning on page v and Installation guidelines on page 11 2 Disconnect the power cord from the power supply 3 Push on the orange release latch in the center of...

Page 39: ...xpress x4 slot 2 is on PCI bus B independent of slots 1 3 4 5 and 6 Non hot plug 64 bit PCI Express x4 slot 3 is on PCI bus C independent of slots 1 2 4 5 and 6 Non hot plug 100 MHz 64 bit PCI X slots...

Page 40: ...easier for you to route cables before you install the adapter 4 Lift the adapter retention latch and remove the expansion slot cover Backup expansion slot screws Adapter retention latch Expansion slot...

Page 41: ...n off the server when performing any steps that involve installing or removing cables The following illustration shows how to install a PCI or PCI X hot plug adapter Adapter support bracket Adapter re...

Page 42: ...m for information about enabling a hot plug PCI X slot 9 If you have other options to install or remove do so now otherwise go to Completing the installation on page 46 Installing an IBM Remote Superv...

Page 43: ...Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine Guide into place on the system board Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine guide Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine conn...

Page 44: ...protective package containing the ServeRAID 7k adapter to any unpainted metal surface on the server Then remove the ServeRAID 7k adapter from the package 5 Turn the ServeRAID 7k adapter so that the Se...

Page 45: ...them in a rack configuration install the server in the rack before installing the hard disk drives v You do not have to turn off the server to install hot swap drives in the hot swap drive bays Howev...

Page 46: ...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 I...

Page 47: ...tions System DIMM Pair DIMM connectors Online Spare DIMM Pair DIMM connectors 1 1 and 2 2 3 and 4 3 5 and 6 4 7 and 8 v You do not have to save new configuration information when installing or removin...

Page 48: ...e installing two microprocessors they must be the same cache size and type and the same clock speed v Read the documentation that comes with the microprocessor to determine whether you must update the...

Page 49: ...ty For details about handling these devices see Handling static sensitive devices on page 12 3 Remove the microprocessor baffle and protective film from the second microprocessor socket Heatsink 2 Mic...

Page 50: ...corner of the microprocessor with the triangle on the corner of the socket and carefully press the microprocessor into the socket Attention v Do not use excessing force when pressing the microprocesso...

Page 51: ...Do not set down the heat sink after you remove the protective plastic cap Thermal grease Heat sink 2 Do not touch the thermal grease on the bottom of the heat sink Touching the thermal grease on the b...

Page 52: ...ns for replacing a microprocessor and heat sink Complete the following steps to replace a microprocessor and heat sink 1 Read the safety information beginning on page v and Installation guidelines on...

Page 53: ...Make sure that the VRM clips on both sides of the VRM connector lock 6 Install the new microprocessor a Touch the static protective package containing the new microprocessor to any unpainted metal su...

Page 54: ...v Do not set down the heat sink after you remove the plastic cover Thermal grease Heat sink v Do not touch the thermal grease on the bottom of the heat sink or set down the heat sink Touching the ther...

Page 55: ...If you replace the battery you must adhere to the following instructions Note In the U S call 1 800 IBM 4333 for information about battery disposal v If you replace the original lithium battery with...

Page 56: ...ired by local ordinances or regulations Complete the following steps to replace the battery 1 Read the safety information beginning on page v and Installation guidelines on page 11 2 Follow any specia...

Page 57: ...7 Remove the battery a Use one finger to press on the tab that secures the battery to its housing b Use one finger to slide the battery from the socket Chapter 2 Installing options 45...

Page 58: ...reinstall the bezel reinstall the server cover reinstall the door reconnect all the cables that you disconnected earlier and for certain options run the Configuration Setup Utility program Follow the...

Page 59: ...steps to install the bezel 1 Read the safety information beginning on page v and Installation guidelines on page 11 2 Insert the two tabs on the bottom of the bezel into the matching holes on the ser...

Page 60: ...p of the left side cover over the bottom edge of the server chassis 3 Rotate the left side cover to a vertical position inserting the tabs at the top of the left side cover into the matching slots in...

Page 61: ...d the safety information beginning on page v and Installation guidelines on page 11 2 Set the door on the bottom hinge 3 Locate the flange on the top edge of the door 4 Press the flange downward while...

Page 62: ...fter you connect the cables to the selected devices route the cables for example the cables that are connected to the I O connectors through the I O cable restraint bracket See the following illustrat...

Page 63: ...d the server can operate as a symmetric multiprocessing SMP server You might have to upgrade the operating system to support SMP For more information see the section about using the ServerGuide Setup...

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Page 65: ...on the front of the server not shown v One video The following illustration shows the locations of the connectors on the rear of the server Keyboard Mouse Parallel Serial 1 Serial 2 Ethernet System Ex...

Page 66: ...tandards require Category 5 or higher cabling For more information about the Ethernet controllers see the User s Guide 8 1 Integrated system management Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine Eithernet...

Page 67: ...des of operation Standard Parallel Port SPP Enhanced Parallel Port EPP and Extended Capability Port ECP If you configure the parallel port to operate in bidirectional mode it supports the EPP and ECP...

Page 68: ...uration Setup Utility program 3 Check to make sure that your NOS supports USB devices 4 For additional information about USB version 1 1 or 2 0 devices go to http www usb org Use a 4 pin cable to conn...

Page 69: ...r information You can solve many problems without outside assistance by following the troubleshooting procedures that IBM provides in the online help or in the documentation that is provided with your...

Page 70: ...appliances For information about which products are supported by Support Line in your country or region see http www ibm com services sl products For more information about Support Line and other IBM...

Page 71: ...alling 34 E external cabling 50 F fan replacing 19 filler panel power supply bay 23 filler panel hard disk drive bay 34 H hot plug adapter See adapter hot swap and hot plug devices adapters 29 30 32 f...

Page 72: ...ption 27 SCSI connector location 4 serial connector 55 starting the server 12 statements attention 2 caution 2 danger 2 important 2 switch power on password override 6 system board connectors external...

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