IBM 326m, eServer 326m Installation Manual
326m Type 7969
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to set up and
configure hardware.
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such as IBM systems
management software
and IBM ServeRAID
programs
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to register the server.
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Check all cables for loose connections
and verify that all optional devices you
installed are on the ServerProven list at
http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/
serverproven/compat/us/.
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the cause of the problem
and the action to take.
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eServer 32 6m Typ e 7969
Installation Guid e
Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in Appendix B, “Notices,” on page 55.,
and the Warranty and Support Information document on the IBM Eserver Documentation CD.
Second Edition (November 2005)
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with IBM Corp.
Contents
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v
Chapter 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
The IBM Eserver Documentation CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Hardware and software requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Using the Documentation Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Notices and statements used in this document . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Features and specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Major components of the Eserver 326m Type 7969 server . . . . . . . . .6
Chapter 2. Installing options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Installation guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
System reliability guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Handling static-sensitive devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Removing the cover and bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Installing an adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Installing a hard disk drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Installing a hot-swap hard disk drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Installing a non-hot-swap hard disk drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Installing a memory module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Installing an additional microprocessor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Completing the installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Connecting the cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Updating the server configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Chapter 3. Server controls, LEDs, and power . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Server power features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Turning on the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Turning off the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Chapter 4. Configuring the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Installing your operating system without using ServerGuide . . . . . . . .36
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Using the baseboard management controller firmware update program . . . .37
Using the RAID configuration programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Using the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program . . . . . . . . . . .38
Using ServeRAID Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Configuring the controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Viewing the configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Using the ServeRAID configuration programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Chapter 5. Solving problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Diagnostic tools overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
POST beep code descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
POST error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
ServerGuide problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Troubleshooting charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
CD drive problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Diskette drive problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Expansion enclosure problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
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General problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Hard disk drive problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Intermittent problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Keyboard, mouse, or pointing-device problems . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Memory problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Microprocessor problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Monitor problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Option problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Power problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Serial port problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Software problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Universal Serial Bus device problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance . . . . . . . . . .53
Before you call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Using the documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Getting help and information from the World Wide Web . . . . . . . . . .54
Software service and support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Hardware service and support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Appendix B. Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Edition notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Important notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Product recycling and disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Battery return program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Electronic emission notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement . . . . . . . . .59
Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement . . . . . . . .59
Australia and New Zealand Class A statement . . . . . . . . . . . .59
United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirement . . . . . . . . .59
European Union EMC Directive conformance statement . . . . . . . . .59
Taiwanese Class A warning statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Chinese Class A warning statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement . . .60
Power cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
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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.
Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen (Safety Information) før du installerer dette produktet.
Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança.
© Copyright IBM Corp. 2005 v
Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad.
Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten.
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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.
Be 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.
Statement 1:
DANGER
Electrical
current from power, telephone, and communication cables is
hazardous.
To avoid a shock hazard:
v Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation,
maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical
storm.
v Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical
outlet.
v Connect to properly wired outlets any equipment that will be attached to
this product.
v When possible, use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal
cables.
v Never turn on any 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
devices.
To Connect: To Disconnect:
1. Turn everything OFF.
2. First, attach all cables to devices.
3. Attach signal cables to connectors.
4. Attach power cords to outlet.
5. Turn device ON.
1. Turn everything OFF.
2. First, remove power cords from outlet.
3. Remove signal cables from connectors.
4. Remove all cables from devices.
Safety vii
Statement 2:
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
a 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.
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.
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Statement 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 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 than
those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure.
DANGER
laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser
Some
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 Laser Product
Laser Klasse 1
Laser Klass 1
Luokan 1 Laserlaite
Appareil A Laser de Classe 1
`
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Statement 4:
≥ 18 kg (39.7 lb) ≥ 32 kg (70.5 lb) ≥ 55 kg (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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1
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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
a service technician.
Statement 10:
CAUTION:
Do not place any object weighing more than 82 kg (180 lb) on top of
rack-mounted devices.
>82 kg (180 lb)
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.
Safety xi
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Chapter 1. Introduction
This Installation Guide contains instructions for setting up your IBM
326m Type 7969 server and basic instructions for installing some options. More
detailed instructions for installing options are in the Option Installation Guide on the
IBM Eserver Documentation CD, which comes with the server. This document
contains information about:
v Setting up and cabling the server
v Starting and configuring the server
v Installing some options
v Solving problems
server might have features that are not described in the documentation that
The
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 the server documentation.
These updates are available from the IBM Web site. To check for updated
documentation and technical updates, 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. Go to http://www.ibm.com/support/.
2. Under Search technical support, type 7969, and click Search.
®
Eserver
™
™
server comes with an IBM ServerGuide
The
Setup and Installation CD to help you
configure the hardware, install device drivers, and install the operating system.
The server comes with a limited warranty (see the IBM Warranty and Support
Information document on the IBM Eserver Documentation CD). You can obtain
up-to-date information about the server at
http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/eserver/opteron/. Yo u can obtain information about other
IBM server products at http://www.ibm.com/eserver/xseries/.
Record information about the server in the following table. You will need this
information when you register the server with IBM.
Product name IBM Eserver 326m server
Machine type 7969
Model number _____________________________________________
Serial number _____________________________________________
© Copyright IBM Corp. 2005 1
The model number and serial number are on the ID label on the right mounting
bracket on the server, as shown in the following illustration.
Note: This illustration shows a small computer system interface (SCSI) model
server. A Serial ATA (S ATA ) non-hot-swap hard disk drive model is also
available. This illustration might differ slightly from your hardware.
ID label
See the Rack Installation Instructions document for complete rack installation and
removal instructions.
The IBM Eserver Documentation CD
The IBM Eserver Documentation CD contains documentation for your server in
Portable Document Format (PDF) and includes the IBM Documentation Browser to
help you find information quickly.
Hardware and software requirements
The IBM Eserver Documentation CD requires the following minimum hardware
and software:
v Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 (with Service Pack 3 or later), Windows 2000, or Red
Hat Linux.
v 100 MHz microprocessor.
v 32 MB of RAM.
v Adobe Acrobat Reader 3.0 (or later) or xpdf, which comes with Linux operating
systems. Acrobat Reader software is included on the CD, and you can install it
when you run the Documentation Browser.
Using the Documentation Browser
Use the Documentation Browser to browse the contents of the CD, read brief
descriptions of the documents, and view documents using Adobe Acrobat Reader or
xpdf. The Documentation Browser automatically detects the regional settings in use
in your server and displays the documents in the language for that region (if
available). If a document is not available in the language for that region, the
English-language version is displayed.
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Use one of the following procedures to start the Documentation Browser:
v If Autostart is enabled, insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive. The Documentation
Browser starts automatically.
v If Autostart is disabled or is not enabled for all users, use one of the following
procedures:
– If you are using a Windows operating system, insert the CD into the CD drive
and click Start --> Run. In the Open field, type
e:\win32.bat
where e is the drive letter of the CD drive, and click OK.
– If you are using Red Hat Linux, insert the CD into the CD drive; then, run the
following command from the /mnt/cdrom directory:
sh runlinux.sh
Select your server from the Product menu. The Available Topics list displays all
the documents for your server. Some documents might be in folders. A plus sign (+)
indicates each folder or document that has additional documents under it. Click the
plus sign to display the additional documents.
When you select a document, a description of the document appears under Topic
Description. To select more than one document, press and hold the Ctrl key while
you select the documents. Click View Book to view the selected document or
documents in Acrobat Reader or xpdf. If you selected more than one document, all
the selected documents are opened in Acrobat Reader or xpdf.
To search all the documents, type a word or word string in the Search field and
click Search. The documents in which the word or word string appears are listed in
order of the most occurrences. Click a document to view it, and press Crtl+F to use
the Acrobat search function or Alt+F to use the xpdf search function within the
document.
Click Help for detailed information about using the Documentation Browser.
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 Eserver
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 Notes: These notices provide important tips, guidance, or advice.
v Important: These notices provide information or advice that might help you 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 which
damage could occur.
v Caution: These statements indicate situations that can be potentially hazardous
to you. A caution statement is placed just before the description of a potentially
hazardous procedure step or situation.
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v Danger: These statements indicate situations that can be potentially lethal or
extremely hazardous to you. A danger statement is placed just before the
description of a potentially lethal or extremely hazardous procedure step or
situation.
Features and specifications
The following information is a summary of the features and specifications of the
server. Depending on the server model, some features might not be available, or
some specifications might not apply.
Racks are marked in vertical increments of 1.75 inches. Each increment is referred
to as a unit, or “U.” A 1-U-high device is 1.75 inches tall.
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Table 1. Features and specifications
Microprocessor:
v AMD Opteron
™
processor
v 1 MB Level-2 cache
Use the Configuration/Setup
Note:
Utility program to determine the type
and speed of the microprocessors.
Memory:
v Minimum: 1024 MB
v Maximum: 16 GB
v Type: PC3200 error correcting
code (ECC), double-data rate
(DDR) SDRAM, registered DIMMs
with Chipkill
™
memory protection
v Sizes: 512 MB, 1 GB, or 2 GB
DIMMS in pairs
v Four interleaved slots with
standard microprocessor
v Four additional interleaved slots
with optional microprocessor
Drives:
v CD: Slim IDE (standard only on
some models)
v Hard disk drives:
– Slim-high 3.5-inch drives,
hot-swap SCSI or
non-hot-swap Serial ATA
(S ATA) (drive capacity and
speed vary with model)
– Maximum: Two
Expansion
slots:
v Two, used in either of the
following configurations:
– One 133 MHz/64-bit PCI-X
(full-length) and one PCI
Express x8 (half-length)
– One PCI Express x8
(half-length) and one PCI
Express x8 (full length) with
purchase of PCI Express x8
riser card
Supports 3.3 V or universal
v
adapters only
Video controller:
v ATI RN50b video controller on
system board
v Compatible with SVGA
v 16 MB DDR1 video memory
Power
supply:
One 411 watt (115-230 V ac)
Size:
v Height: 43 mm (1.69 in.)
v Depth: 660 mm (25.98 in.)
v Width: 440 mm (17.32 in.)
v Weight: approximately 12.7 kg (28
lb) when fully configured
Integrated
functions:
v Baseboard management controller
v One single-channel LSI Ultra320
SCSI controller
v Two Broadcom 10/100/1000
Ethernet controllers (dual-port
design) with Wake on LAN
®
support
v Four Universal Serial Bus (USB)
ports
v One serial port
v One video port
The baseboard management
Note:
controller is also known as the
service processor.
Acoustical noise emissions:
v Declared sound power, idling: 6.5
bels
v Declared sound power, operating:
6.5 bels
Environment:
v Air temperature:
– Server on: 10°to 35°C (50.0° to
95.0°F). Altitude: 0 to 914 m
(2998.7 ft)
– Server on: 10° to 32°C (50.0° to
89.6°F). Altitude: 914 m (2998.7
ft) to 2133 m (6998.0 ft)
– Server off: 10° to 43°C (50.0° to
109.4°F). Maximum altitude:
2133 m (6998.0 ft)
Humidity:
v
– Server on: 8% to 80%
– Server off: 8% to 80%
Airflow rates:
v
– Minimum: 28 CFM
– Maximum: 47 CFM
Heat output:
Approximate heat output in British
thermal units (Btu) per hour for dual
multiprocessor configurations:
v Minimum configuration: 409 Btu (120
watts)
v Maximum configuration: 1366 Btu
(400 watts)
Electrical
input:
v Sine-wave input (50-60 Hz) required
v Input voltage low range:
– Minimum: 100 V ac
– Maximum: 127 V ac
Input voltage high range:
v
– Minimum: 200 V ac
– Maximum: 240 V ac
Input kilovolt-amperes (kVA),
v
approximately:
– Minimum: 0.120 kVA
– Maximum: 0.400 kVA
Notes:
1. Power consumption and heat output
vary depending on the number and
type of optional features installed
and the power-management optional
features in use.
2. 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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Major components of the Eserver 326m Type 7969 server
Blue on a component indicates touch points, where you can grip the component to
remove it in the server, open or close a latch, and so on.
Orange on a component or an orange label on or near a component indicates that
the component can be hot-swapped, which means that if the server and operating
system support hot-swap capability, you can remove or install the component while
the server is running. (Orange can also indicate touch points on hot-swap
components.) See the instructions for removing or installing a specific hot-swap
component for any additional procedures that you might have to perform before you
remove or install the component.
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The following illustration shows the locations of major components in a SCSI
hot-swap hard disk drive model server. A SATA non-hot-swap hard disk drive model
is also available.
Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.
Power-cord module
Hard disk drive
Microprocessor
heat sink
Dual inline
memory module
(DIMM)
Microprocessor
Riser card
Microprocessor
socket
fan/air baffle
Power supply
System board
Air baffle
Microprocessor fans
Heat-sink
retention
module
Hot-swap hard disk
drive SCSI backplane
(SCSI model only)
Filler panel (SCSI model only)
Bezel
(SCSI model only)
Hard disk drive
CD-ROM
drive assembly
USB option tray
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Chapter 2. Installing options
This chapter provides basic instructions for installing hardware options in the server.
These instructions are intended for users who are experienced with setting up IBM
server hardware. If you need more detailed instructions, see the Option Installation
Guide on the IBM Eserver Documentation CD.
Installation guidelines
Before you install, read the following information:
v Read the safety information that begins on page v, and the guidelines in
“Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 10. This information will help you
work safely.
v Before you install optional hardware, make sure that the server is working
correctly. Start the server, and make sure that the operating system starts, if an
operating system is installed, or that a 19990305 error code is displayed,
indicating that an operating system was not found but the server is otherwise
working correctly. If the server is not working correctly, see the Hardware
Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide for diagnostic information.
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 have to
lift a heavy object, observe the following precautions:
– Make sure that you can stand safely without slipping.
– Distribute the weight of the object equally between your feet.
– Use a slow lifting force. Never move suddenly or twist when you lift a heavy
object.
– To avoid straining the muscles in your back, lift by standing or by pushing up
with your leg muscles.
Make sure that you have an adequate number of properly grounded electrical
v
outlets for the server, monitor, and other devices.
v Back up all important data before you make changes to disk drives.
v Have a small flat-blade screwdriver available.
v You do not have to turn off the server to install or replace hot-swap power
supplies, hot-swap fans, or hot-plug Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices.
However, you must turn off the server before performing any steps that involve
removing or installing adapter cables.
v Blue on a component indicates touch points, where you can grip the component
to remove it from or install it in the server, open or close a latch, and so on.
v Orange on a component or an orange label on or near a component indicates
that the component can be hot-swapped, which means that if the server and
operating system support hot-swap capability, you can remove or install the
component while the server is running. (Orange can also indicate touch points on
hot-swap components.) See the instructions for removing or installing a specific
hot-swap component for any additional procedures that you might have to
perform before you remove or install the component.
v When you are finished working on the server, reinstall all safety shields, guards,
labels, and ground wires.
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v For a list of supported options for the server, go to
http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/
System reliability guidelines
To help ensure proper system cooling and system reliability, make sure that:
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 (2.0 in.) of open space around the
front and rear of the server. Do not place objects in front of the fans. For proper
cooling and airflow, replace the server cover before turning on the server.
Operating the server for extended periods of time (more than 30 minutes) with
the server cover removed might damage server components.
v You have followed the cabling instructions that come with optional adapters.
v You have replaced a failed fan as soon as possible.
v You have replaced a hot-swap drive within 2 minutes of removal.
Handling static-sensitive devices
Attention: Static electricity can damage the server and other electronic devices.
To avoid damage, keep static-sensitive devices in their static-protective packages
until you are ready to install them.
To reduce the possibility of damage from electrostatic discharge, observe the
following precautions:
v Limit your movement. Movement can cause static electricity to build up around
you.
v The use of a grounding system is recommended. For example, wear an
electrostatic-discharge wrist strap, if one is available.
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 still in its static-protective package, touch it to an unpainted
metal surface 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 without
setting down the device. If it is necessary to set down the device, put it back into
its static-protective package. Do not place the device on the server cover or on a
metal surface.
v Take additional care when handling devices during cold weather. Heating reduces
indoor humidity and increases static electricity.
Removing the cover and bezel
Important: Before you install optional hardware, make sure that the server is
working correctly. Start the server, and make sure that the operating
system starts, if an operating system is installed, or that a 19990305
error code is displayed, indicating that an operating system was not
found but the server is otherwise working correctly. If the server is not
working correctly, see the Hardware Maintenance Manual and
Troubleshooting Guide for diagnostic information.
10 eServer 326m Type 7969: Installation Guide
To remove the cover and bezel (with the server out of the rack), complete the
following steps:
1. Read the safety information that begins on page v, and “Installation guidelines”
on page 9.
2. Turn off the server and all attached peripheral devices. Disconnect all power
cords; then, disconnect all external signal cables from the server.
3. Lift the cover release latch; the cover slides toward the rear.
Captive screws
Bezel retention
tabs
4. Slide the cover back, and lift the cover off the server.
5. Press in on the USB option tray (below hard disk drive bay 1) to release it and
slide the tray out until it stops; then, press the retention clip at the bottom rear
of the tray and remove the tray from the server.
Note: You need to remove the USB option tray and the bezel only if you are
6. Press on the bezel retention tabs on the top, right side and bottom of the server,
and pull the bezel directly away from the server.
Attention: For proper cooling and airflow, replace the cover before turning on the
server. Operating the server for extended periods of time (more than 30 minutes)
with the cover removed might damage server components.
Installing an adapter
Bezel
retention
tabs
Retention
clip
USB option tray
installing a non-hot-swap hard disk drive. It is not necessary if you are
installing other options in the server.
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 must change the
switch settings or jumper settings on the adapter, follow the instructions that
come with the adapter.
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