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User’s Guide

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xSeries 206
Type 8482

User’s Guide

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Note:

Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in and Appendix B,
“Notices,” on page 33.

First Edition (April 2004)

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Contents

Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v

Chapter 1. Introducing the xSeries 206 Type 8482 server . . . . . . . .1

Related documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Notices and statements used in this document . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Features and specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

What your server offers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Reliability, availability, and serviceability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

IBM Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Update Xpress program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Server controls, LEDs, and power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Server power features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Turning on the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Turning off the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Chapter 2. Configuring your server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Configuration/Setup Utility menu choices . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD . . . . . . . . . . . .20

ServerGuide features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Setup and configuration overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Typical operating system installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Installing your operating system without ServerGuide . . . . . . . . . .21

Using the Boot Menu program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Using the Adaptec HostRAID configuration programs . . . . . . . . . . .22

Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility programs (for Serial ATA RAID) 23

Using the SCSISelect Utility program (for SCSI RAID) . . . . . . . . .24

Using ServeRAID Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Configuring the controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Viewing the configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Enabling the Intel Gigabit Ethernet Utility program . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Configuring the Intel Gigabit Ethernet controller . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Using the SCSISelect Utility program (some models) . . . . . . . . . . .28

Starting the SCSISelect Utility program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

SCSISelect Utility menu choices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance . . . . . . . . . .31

Before you call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Using the documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Getting help and information from the World Wide Web . . . . . . . . . .32

Software service and support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Hardware service and support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

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Appendix B. Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Edition notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Important notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Product recycling and disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Battery return program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

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Electronic emission notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement . . . . . . . . .36

Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statement . . . . . . . .37

Avis de conformité à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada . . . . . . . .37

European Union EMC Directive conformance statement . . . . . . . . .37

Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement . . .37

Power cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

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Safety

Before installing this product, read the Safety Information.

Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações de Segurança.

Pred instalací tohoto produktu si prectete prírucku bezpecnostních instrukcí.

Læs sikkerhedsforskrifterne, før du installerer dette produkt.

Lees voordat u dit product installeert 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.

Copyright IBM Corp. 2004

Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen (Safety Information) før du installerer dette produktet.

Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança.

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Statement 1:

DANGER

Electrical

current from power, telephone, and communication cables is

hazardous.

avoid a shock hazard:

not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation,
maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical
storm.

Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical
outlet.

Connect to properly wired outlets any equipment that will be attached to
this product.

When possible, use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal
cables.

Never turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire, water, or
structural damage.

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.

Connect and disconnect cables as described in the following table when
installing, moving, or opening covers on this product or attached
devices.

Connect:

Turn everything OFF.

First, attach all cables to devices.

Attach signal cables to connectors.

Attach power cords to outlet.

Turn device ON.

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Disconnect:

Turn everything OFF.

First, remove power cords from outlet.

Remove signal cables from connectors.

Remove all cables from devices.

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CAUTION:
When replacing the lithium battery, use only IBM Part Number 33F8354 or an
equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer. If your system has

module containing a 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.

not:

Throw or immerse into water
Heat to more than 100°C (212°F)
Repair or disassemble

Dispose

the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations.

Statement 3:

CAUTION:
When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic devices, or
transmitters) are installed, note the following:

not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could
result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable
parts inside the device.

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.

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≥ 18 kg

≥ 32 kg

≥ 55 kg

Statement 4:

(39.7 lb)

(70.5 lb)

(121.2 lb)

CAUTION:
Use safe practices when lifting.

Statement 5:

CAUTION:
The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power
supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. The device
also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current
from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power
source.

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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 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

service technician.

Statement 12:

CAUTION:
The following label indicates a hot surface nearby.

Statement 13:

DANGER

Overloading

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 information that is provided with your device for
electrical specifications.

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Statement 15:

CAUTION:
Make sure that the rack is secured properly to avoid tipping when the server
unit is extended.

WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with accessories

sold with this product, will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of
California to cause cancer, 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 reproductivos. Lávese las manos después de usar el producto.

Important:

All caution and danger statements in this documentation begin with a number. This
number is used to cross reference an English caution or danger statement with
translated versions 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.

sure to read all caution and danger statements in this documentation before
performing the instructions. Read any additional safety information that comes with
your server or optional device before you install the device.

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Chapter 1. Introducing the xSeries 206 Type 8482 server

The IBM

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based on IBM X-Architecture

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xSeries

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206 Type 8482 server is a high-performance server

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technologies. It is ideally suited for networking
environments that require superior microprocessor performance, improved systems
management as well as flexible memory and data management.

Performance, ease of use, reliability, and expansion capabilities were key
considerations in the design of your server. These design features make it possible
for you to customize the system hardware to meet your needs today and provide
flexible expansion capabilities for the future.

Your server contains IBM Enterprise X-Architecture technologies, which help
increase performance, reliability, and availability. For more information about the
IBM X-Architecture technologies and features in your server, see “What your server
offers” on page 5 and “Reliability, availability, and serviceability” on page 6. For
additional information about the IBM X-Architecture technologies and features, go to
http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/eserver/xseries/xarchitecture/.

You can obtain up-to-date information about your server and other IBM server
products at http://www.ibm.com/eserver/xseries/.

For service or assistance information, see Appendix A, “Getting help and technical
assistance,” on page 31.

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Related documentation

This User’s Guide provides general information about your server, including
information about features, how to configure the server, and how to get help. In
addition to this User’s Guide, the following documentation comes with your server:

Installation Guide

This printed document contains instructions for setting up your server and basic
instructions for installing some options.

Option Installation Guide

This document is in Portable Document Format (PDF) on the IBM xSeries

Documentation CD. It contains instructions for installing, removing, and

connecting optional devices that your server supports.

Safety Information

This document is in PDF on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. It contains
translated caution and danger statements. Each caution and danger statement
that appears in the documentation has a number that you can use to locate the
corresponding statement in your language in the Safety Information document.

Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide

This document is in PDF on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. It contains
information to help you solve problems yourself, and it contains information for
service technicians.

Depending

your server model, additional documentation might be included on

the IBM xSeries Documentation CD.

Your server might have features that are not described in the documentation that
you received with the server. The documentation might be updated occasionally to
include information about those features, or technical updates might be available to
provide additional information that is not included in your server documentation.
These updates are available from the IBM Web site. Complete the following steps

check for updated documentation and technical updates:

http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/.

the Learn section, click Online publications.

the ″Online publications″ page, in the Brand field, select Servers.

the Family field, select xSeries 206.

Click Continue.

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Notices and statements used in this document

The caution and danger statements that appear in this document are also in the
multilingual Safety Information document, which is on the IBM xSeries

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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:

Notes: These notices provide important tips, guidance, or advice.
Important: These notices provide information or advice that might help you avoid

inconvenient or problem situations.

Attention: These notices indicate potential damage to programs, devices, or

data. An attention notice is placed just before the instruction or situation in which
damage could occur.

Caution: These statements indicate situations that can be potentially hazardous

you. A caution statement is placed just before the description of a potentially

hazardous procedure step or situation.

Danger: These statements indicate situations that can be potentially hazardous

you. A danger statement is placed just before the description of a potentially

lethal or extremely hazardous procedure step or situation.

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Features and specifications

The following information is a summary of the features and specifications of your
server. Depending on your server model, some features might not be available, or
some specifications might not apply.

You can use the Configuration/Setup Utility program in your server to determine the
specific type of microprocessor that is on the system board.

Table 1. Features and specifications

Microprocessor:

Intel

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Pentium

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Processor

Level-3 cache

800 MHz front-side bus (FSB)

Memory:

Minimum: 256 MB
Maximum: 4 GB
Types: PC2700 and PC3200,
double-data-rate (DDR)
Connectors: four dual inline memory
module (DIMM) connectors, two-way
interleaved

(depending on your model)

Drives:

Diskette: 1.44 MB (two mode)
Hard disk drive: SATA or SCSI
One of the following drives:

CD-ROM: IDE
CD-RW: IDE
DVD-ROM: IDE

Expansion

bays: (depending on your

model)

Two 5.25-in. bays (one CD-ROM
drive installed)
Two 3.5-in. removable-media drive
bays (one diskette drive installed)
Three 3.5-in. hard disk drive bays
with one the following bays:

Open hot-swap bays
Non-hot-swap bays with one hard
disk drive installed
Serial ATA (S ATA) bays with one
hard disk drive installed

expansion slots:

PCI

Two PCI-X 66 MHz/64-bit
Three PCI 33 MHz/32-bit

controller: ATI 7000M video

Video

controller with 16 MB SDRAM video
memory on the system board

Fans:

Two or three speed-controlled fans

Power supply: One 340 watt (90-240 V

ac)

Size:

Height: 448 mm (17.25 in.)
Depth: 483 mm (19 in.)
Width: 265 mm (6.5 in.)
Weight: 16.3 kg (36 lb) to 20.8 kg (45.8
lb) depending upon configuration

Integrated functions:

Intel Ethernet controller on the system
board with RJ-45 Ethernet port
Two serial ports
One parallel port
Dual port serial ATA controller
One internal Ultra320 SCSI port
(mini-PCI slot)
Integrated RAID capability
Four Universal Serial Bus (USB) v2.0
ports (two on front and two on rear)
Keyboard port
Mouse port
ATA-100 single-channel IDE controller
ATI 7000M video

Compatible with SVGA and VGA

Diagnostic

Fans
Memory
Microprocessor

Acoustical

Sound power, idling: 5.3 bel
Sound power, operating: 5.5 bel

video memory

LEDs:

noise emissions:

Environment:

Air temperature:

Server on: 10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F)
Altitude: 0 to 914 m (2998.0 ft)
Server off: -40° to 60°C (-40° to 140°F)
Altitude: 0 to 2133 m (7000.0 ft)

Humidity (operating and storage): 8% to

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Heat

Approximate heat output in British thermal
units (Btu) per hour

Minimum configuration: 630 Btu/hour (185
watts)
Maximum configuration: 1784 Btu/hour (523
watts)

Electrical

input:

Sine-wave input (50 or 60 Hz) required
Input voltage and frequency ranges
automatically selected
Input voltage low range:

Minimum: 100 V ac
Maximum: 127 V ac

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Maximum: 240 V ac

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Input kilovolt-amperes (kVA) approximately:

Minimum: 0.20 kVA (all models)
Maximum: 0.55 kVA

Notes:

Power consumption and heat output vary
depending on the number and type of
optional features installed and the
power-management optional features in
use.

These levels were measured in controlled
acoustical environments according to the
procedures specified by the American
National Standards Institute (ANSI) S12.10
and ISO 7779 and are reported in
accordance with ISO 9296. Actual
sound-pressure levels in a given location
might exceed the average values stated
because of room reflections and other
nearby noise sources. The declared
sound-power levels indicate an upper limit,
below which a large number of computers
will operate.

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What your server offers

Your server uses the following features and technologies:

High-performance graphics controller

Your server comes with a graphics controller in the mini-PCI slot on the system
board. This high-performance controller supports high resolutions and includes
many performance-enhancing features for your operating-system environment.

IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD

Your server comes with a IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD, which you can use to
diagnose problems.

IBM Director

IBM Director is a workgroup-hardware-management tool that you can use to
centrally manage xSeries servers. For more information, see the IBM Director
documentation on the IBM Director CD.

IBM Enterprise X-Architecture technology

IBM X-Architecture technology combines proven, innovative IBM designs to make
your Intel-processor-based server powerful, scalable, and reliable. For more
information, go to
http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/eserver/xseries/xarchitecture/enterprise/index.htm.

IBM ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD

The ServerGuide

your server and install the Windows
program detects installed hardware options and provides the correct configuration
programs and device drivers.

For more information about the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, see
“Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD” on page 20.

Integrated network support

Your server comes with an integrated Intel Gigabit Ethernet controller, which
supports connection to a 10-Mbps, 100-Mbps, or 1000-Mbps network. For more
information, see “Configuring the Intel Gigabit Ethernet controller” on page 27.

Large data-storage and hot-swap capabilities

Some server models support up to three 25.4-mm (1-inch) slim-high, 3.5-inch
hot-swap hard disk drives in the hot-swap bays. With the hot-swap feature, you
can add, remove, or replace hard disk drives without turning off the server.

Large system-memory capacity

Your server supports up to 4 GB of system memory. The memory controller
supports error correcting code (ECC) for up to four industry-standard, 2.5 V,
184-pin, double-data-rate (DDR), PC2700 or PC3200 unbuffered, synchronous
dynamic random access memory (SDRAM) dual inline memory modules
(DIMMs).

Redundant connection

The addition of an optional network interface card (NIC) provides a failover
capability to a redundant Ethernet connection. If a problem occurs with the
primary Ethernet connection, all Ethernet traffic associated with the primary
connection is automatically switched to the redundant NIC. If the applicable
device drivers are installed, this switching occurs without data loss and without
user intervention.

ServeRAID support

Your server supports ServeRAID adapters to create redundant array of
independent disks (RAID) configurations. In addition, your server also has
integrated RAID levels 0 and 1 support.

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Setup and Installation CD provides programs to help you set

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operating system. The ServerGuide

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Systems-management capabilities

Your server supports an optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II. This adapter,
when used with the systems-management software that comes with your server,
enables you to manage the functions of the server locally and remotely. The
Remote Supervisor Adapter II also provides system monitoring, event recording,
and dial-out alert capability.

See the documentation that comes with your systems-management software for
more information. To order an optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II, contact
your IBM marketing representative or authorized reseller.

Reliability, availability, and serviceability

Three important server design features are reliability, availability, and serviceability
(RAS). The RAS features help to ensure the integrity of the data that is stored in
your server, the availability of the server when you need it, and the ease with which
you can diagnose and repair problems.

Your server has the following RAS features:

1-year parts, 1-year labor limited warranty

Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)

Advanced Desktop Management Interface (DMI) features

Alert Standard Format (ASF) 2.0 support providing secure remote power
on/power off and seven standard alerts for components such as fans, voltage,
and thermals

Automatic BIOS recovery to a backup image

Automatic error retry or recovery

Automatic memory downsizing on error detection

Automatic restart on nonmaskable interrupt (NMI)

Automatic Server Restart (ASR) logic supporting a system restart when the
operating system becomes unresponsive

Automatic server restart after a power failure, based on the BIOS setting

Availability of microcode level

Boot-block recovery

Built-in, menu-driven setup, system configuration, and redundant array of
independent disks (RAID) configuration

Built-in monitoring for fan, power, temperature, and voltage

CD-based diagnostic programs

Cooling fans with speed-sensing capability

Customer support center that is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Diagnostic support of ServeRAID adapters

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