IBM 326 Type 8848, Eserver 326 Type 8848 Installation Manual

326 Type 8848

Installation Guide

Install options,
if required

• Drives

• Microprocessors

• Adapters

• Memory

Install the server in

the rack cabinet,

if required

Cable the server

and options

Welcome. . .

This server
contains information for setting
up and configuring your server.

For detailed information about
your server, view the publications
on the

Documentation CD.

You can also find the most
current information about your
server on the IBM Web site at:
http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/.

Installation Guide

Start the server

Did the server

Did the server
start correctly?

start correctly?

Ye s

Ye s

Install an operating system on your

Is the server

preconfigured?

No

Use ServerGuide to

set up and

configure hardware

Did configuration

complete ?

Ye s

server (choose one method)

No

No

Go to the Server Support

flow chart

Using ServerGuide

(for Microsoft Windows

32-bit operating systems)

Install additional applications,

such as IBM systems

management software and

IBM ServeRAID programs

System is ready to use.

Go to the Server Support

flow chart to register

and profile your server.

Using the NOS

installation instructions

at www.ibm.com/pc/support

Server Support

Server working

properly?

Ye s

No

Check all cables for loose connections
and verify that all optional devices you
installed are on the ServerProven list.
You can view the ServerProven list at

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

Problem

solved?

®

Ye s

No

Register your computer. Go to

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

View information about IBM support line at

http://www.ibm.com/services/sl/products/

or view support telephone numbers at

http://www.ibm.com/planetwide/

Use the troubleshooting
information provided with
your server to determine
the cause of the problem
and the action to take.

Problem

solved?

Ye s

No

Flash the latest levels of BIOS
and service processor code.
You can download this code at

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

Ye s

Problem

solved?

View support telephone numbers at

http://www.ibm.com/planetwide/

Hardware

No Software

Hardware or

software problem?

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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 326 Type 8848 server . . . . . . . . .6

Chapter 2. Installing options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Installation guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

System reliability guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Handling static-sensitive devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Removing the cover and bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Installing an adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Installing a hard disk drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Installing a hot-swap hard disk drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Installing a non-hot-swap hard disk drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Installing a memory module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Installing an additional microprocessor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Completing the installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Connecting the cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Updating the server configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Chapter 3. Server controls, LEDs, and power . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Server power features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Turning on the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Turning off the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Chapter 4. Configuring the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Installing your operating system without using ServerGuide . . . . . . . .33

Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Using the baseboard management controller firmware update program . . . .35

Using the RAID configuration programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Using the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program . . . . . . . . . . .36

Using ServeRAID Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Configuring the controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Viewing the configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Chapter 5. Solving problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Diagnostic tools overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

POST beep code descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

POST error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

ServerGuide problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Troubleshooting charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

CD-ROM drive problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Diskette drive problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Expansion enclosure problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

General problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

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Hard disk drive problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Intermittent problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Keyboard, mouse, or pointing-device problems . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Memory problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Microprocessor problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Monitor problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Option problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Power problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Serial port problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Software problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Universal Serial Bus device problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance . . . . . . . . . .51

Before you call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Using the documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Getting help and information from the World Wide Web . . . . . . . . . .52

Software service and support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Hardware service and support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Appendix B. IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-08 04/2004

Part 1 - General Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Part 2 - Country-unique Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Part 3 - Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Appendix C. Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Edition notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Important notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Product recycling and disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Battery return program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Electronic emission notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement . . . . . . . . .74

Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement . . . . . . . .74

Australia and New Zealand Class A statement . . . . . . . . . . . .74

United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirement . . . . . . . . .74

European Union EMC Directive conformance statement . . . . . . . . .75

Taiwanese Class A warning statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Chinese Class A warning statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement . . .75

Power cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

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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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

Class 1 Laser Product
Laser Klasse 1
Laser Klass 1
Luokan 1 Laserlaite
Appareil A Laser de Classe 1

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(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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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 10:

CAUTION:

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.

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Chapter 1. Introduction

This Installation Guide contains instructions for setting up your IBM

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Eserver

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326 Type 8848 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:

Setting up and cabling the server

Starting and configuring the server

Installing some options

Solving problems

server might have features that are not described in the documentation that

Your
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 Eserver 326.

Click Continue.

server comes with an IBM ServerGuide

Your

™

Setup and Installation CD to help

you configure the hardware, install device drivers, and install the operating system.

Your server comes with a limited warranty (see Appendix B, “IBM Statement of
Limited Warranty Z125-4753-08 04/2004,” on page 53). You can obtain up-to-date
information about the server at http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/eserver/opteron/. You can
obtain information about other IBM server products at
http://www.ibm.com/eserver/xseries/.

Record information about your server in the following table. You will need this
information when you register the server with IBM.

Product name
Machine type
Model number
Serial number

IBM Eserver 326
8848
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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 (SATA) 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 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:

Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 (with Service Pack 3 or later), Windows 98, Windows
2000, or Red Hat Linux

100 MHz microprocessor

RAM

Adobe Acrobat Reader 3.0 (or later) or xpdf, which comes with Linux operating
systems

Note: 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 books, and view books using Adobe Acrobat Reader or xpdf.
The Documentation Browser automatically detects the regional settings in use in
your system and displays the books in the language for that region (if available). If

book is not available in the language for that region, the English version is

displayed.

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Autostart is enabled, insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The

Documentation Browser starts automatically.

Autostart is disabled or is not enabled for all users:

you are using a Windows operating system, insert the CD into your

CD-ROM drive and click Start --> Run. In the Open field, type

e:\win32.bat

where e is the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive, and click OK.

you are using Red Hat Linux, insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive; then,

run the following command from the /mnt/cdrom directory:

runlinux.sh

Select your server from the Product menu. The Available Topics list displays all
the books for your server. Some books might be in folders. A plus sign (+) indicates
each folder or book that has additional books under it. Click the plus sign to display
the additional books.

When you select a book, a description of the book appears under Topic
Description. To select more than one book, press and hold the Ctrl key while you
select the books. Click View Book to view the selected book or books in Acrobat
Reader or xpdf. If you selected more than one book, all the selected books are
opened in Acrobat Reader or xpdf.

search all the books, type a word or word string in the Search field and click

Search. The books in which the word or word string appears are listed in order of
the most occurrences. Click a book to view it, and press Crtl+F to use the Acrobat
search function or Alt+F to use the xpdf search function within the book.

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:

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 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.

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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. Ea ch increment is referred

unit, or “U.” A 1-U-high device is 1.75 inches tall.

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Microprocessor:

AMD Opteron

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processor

1024 KB Level-2 cache

Use the Configuration/Setup

Note:

Utility program to determine the type
and speed of the microprocessors in
your server.

Memory:

Type: Error correcting code
(ECC), double-data rate (DDR)
SDRAM, registered DIMMs with

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Chipkill

memory protection
Minimum: 1 GB
Maximum: 16 GB

Four interleaved slots with

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installation required in pairs)

Four additional interleaved slots
with optional microprocessor
(DIMM installation required in
pairs)

Drives:

CD-ROM: Slim IDE (standard)

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:

Two, used in either of the
following jumper-controlled
configurations:

100 MHz/64-bit PCI-X -- One
full-length and one half-length
adapter slot supporting up to
100 MHz/64-bit PCI-X adapters

133 MHz/64-bit PCI-X (the
default) -- One full-length
adapter slot supporting one
133 MHz/64-bit PCI-X adapter
(half-length slot is not available
for use)

Supports 3.3 V or universal

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PCI bus 3

Video controller:

ATI RageXL video controller on
system board
Compatible with SVGA

SDRAM video memory

Power

supply:

One 411 watt (115-230 V ac)

Size:

Height: 43 mm (1.69 in.)
Depth: 660 mm (25.98 in.)
Width: 440 mm (17.32 in.)
Weight: approximately 12.7 kg (28
lb) when fully configured

Integrated

functions:

Baseboard management controller
One single-channel LSI Ultra320
SCSI controller
Two Broadcom 10/100/1000
Ethernet controllers (dual-port
design) with Wake on LAN

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support
Four Universal Serial Bus (USB)
ports
One serial port
One video port

The baseboard management

Note:

controller is also known as the
service processor.

Acoustical noise emissions:

Declared sound power, idling: 6.5
bels
Declared sound power, operating:

6.5 bels

Environment:

Air temperature:

Server on: 10

°

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)

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Server off: 8% to 80%

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Maximum: 47 CFM

Heat output:

Approximate heat output in British
thermal units (Btu) per hour for dual
multiprocessor configurations:

Minimum configuration: 409 Btu (120
watts)

Maximum configuration: 1366 Btu
(400 watts)

Electrical

input:

Sine-wave input (50-60 Hz) required

Input voltage low range:

Minimum: 100 V ac
Maximum: 127 V ac

Input voltage high range:

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Maximum: 240 V ac

Input kilovolt-amperes (kVA),

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Minimum: 0.120 kVA
Maximum: 0.400 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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Major components of the Eserver 326 Type 8848 server

The blue color on components and labels indicates touch points, where a
component can be gripped, a latch moved, and so on.

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

also available.

Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.

Power-cord box

Hard disk drive

Microprocessor
heat sink

Microprocessor

fan/air baffle

Dual inline
memory module
(DIMM)

System board

Air baffle

Microprocessor fans

Power supply

Microprocessor
socket

Heat-sink
retention
module

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This chapter provides basic instructions for installing hardware options in your
server. These instructions are intended for users who are experienced with setting

IBM server hardware. If you need more detailed instructions, see the Option

Installation Guide on the IBM Eserver Documentation CD.

Installation guidelines

Before you begin installing options in your server, read the following information:

Read the safety information beginning on page v, and the guidelines in “Handling
static-sensitive devices.” This information will help you work safely with your
server and options.

Make sure that you have an adequate number of properly grounded electrical
outlets for your server, monitor, and other devices.

Back up all important data before you make changes to disk drives.

Have a small flat-blade screwdriver available.

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.

Blue on a component indicates touch points, where you can grip the component

remove it from or install 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.

For a list of supported options for the server, go to
http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/compat/

System reliability guidelines

help ensure proper system cooling and system reliability, make sure that:

Each of the drive bays has a drive or a filler panel and electromagnetic
compatibility (EMC) shield installed in it.

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.

You have followed the cabling instructions that come with optional adapters.

You have replaced a failed fan as soon as possible.

Handling static-sensitive devices

Attention: Static electricity can damage electronic devices, including your server.

avoid damage, keep static-sensitive devices in their static-protective packages

until you are ready to install them.

reduce the possibility of damage from electrostatic discharge, observe the

following precautions:

Limit your movement. Movement can cause static electricity to build up around
you.

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Handle the device carefully, holding it by its edges or its frame.

not touch solder joints, pins, or exposed circuitry.

not leave the device where others can handle and damage it.

While the device is still in its static-protective package, touch it to an unpainted
metal part of the server for at least 2 seconds. This drains static electricity from
the package and from your body.

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.

Take additional care when handling devices during cold weather. Heating reduces
indoor humidity and increases static electricity.

Removing the cover and bezel

Complete the following steps to remove the cover and bezel (with the server out of
the rack):

Read the safety information beginning on page v, and “Installation guidelines”

page 7.

Turn off the server and all attached peripheral devices. Disconnect all power
cords; then, disconnect all external signal cables from the server.

Lift the cover release latch; the cover slides toward the rear.

Captive screws

Bezel retention
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Retention
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USB option tray

Slide the cover back, and lift the cover off the server.

Attention: For proper cooling and airflow, replace the cover before turning on

the server. Operating the server with the cover removed will damage server
components.

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

the tray and remove the tray from the server.

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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.

Installing an adapter

The following notes describe the types of adapters that your server supports and
other information that you must consider when installing an adapter:

Read the documentation that comes with your operating system.

Locate the documentation that comes with the adapter and follow those
instructions in addition to the instructions in this chapter. If you need to change
switch settings or jumper settings on the adapter, follow the instructions that
come with the adapter.

The server comes with two peripheral component interconnect-extended (PCI-X)
adapter expansion slots on the system board. You can install half-length adapters

slot 2. You can install full-length adapters in slot 1.

the default configuration for the PCI-X expansion slots (the jumper block on

JPCIXB1 is on pins 2 and 3), slot 1 is a full-length 64-bit 133 MHz slot, and slot

and 2, both expansion slots are configured as 64-bit 100 MHz slots. See the

Option Installation Guide for the location of jumper JPCIXB.

installing a non-hot-swap hard disk drive. It is not necessary if you are
installing other options in the server.

unavailable for use. When you move the jumper block on JPCIXB1 to pins 1

Note: If you install both a 33 MHz adapter and a 66 MHz adapter, the PCI bus

will operate at the slower speed.

The server is designed specifically for PCI-X adapter support, but it also supports
PCI adapters.

The server supports 3.3 V and universal PCI and PCI-X adapters; it does not
support 5.0-V-only adapters.

The integrated video controller is on PCI bus 1. The integrated Ethernet
controllers and the integrated SCSI controller are on PCI-X bus 2. PCI-X slot 1
and PCI-X slot 2 are on PCI-X bus 3.

The server scans PCI-X slots 1 and 2 to assign system resources. By default,
the server starts (boots) devices in the following order: system SCSI devices; PCI
and PCI-X devices; then, IDE and SATA devices.

Note: To change the boot precedence for PCI and PCI-X devices, you must

disable the devices through the Configuration/Setup Utility program. Start
the Configuration/Setup Utility program and select Startup from the main
menu. Then, select Startup Sequence and use the arrow keys to specify
the startup order. For more information, see “Using the
Configuration/Setup Utility program” on page 34 and the User’s Guide on
the IBM Eserver Documentation CD.

you plan to install either an optional SCSI adapter or an optional redundant
array of independent disks (RAID) adapter, you can install it in either of the
PCI-X slots if the size of the adapter permits. The server supports a variety of
RAID adapters for both internal and external configurations. For the most current
list of supported RAID adapters, go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/compat/. For
details about installing a RAID adapter, see the documentation that comes with
the adapter.

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Note: A 64-bit 133 MHz adapter can be installed only in slot 1, and only if the

jumper block on jumper JPCIXB1 is on pins 2 and 3.

you plan to use a RAID adapter to control internal hot-swap hard disk drives,
disconnect the SCSI cable from the SCSI backplane signal connector (SCSI1) on
the system board and connect it to the RAID adapter. The following illustration
shows the cable routing if you are installing the RAID adapter in PCI-X slot 1.
See the documentation that comes with the RAID adapter for any additional
cabling instructions. That documentation also provides information about
installing the RAID software and configuring the RAID adapter.

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Remote Supervisor Adapter II to connect the 20-pin connector on the rear edge

the adapter to the Remote Supervisor Adapter II connector (JMGT1) on the
system board. For details about installing a Remote Supervisor Adapter II, see
the documentation that comes with the adapter. The following illustration shows
the cable routing.

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Complete the following steps to install an adapter:

Read the safety information beginning on page v, and “Installation guidelines”

page 7.

Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords
and all external cables.

Remove the server cover (see “Removing the cover and bezel” on page 8).

Determine which PCI-X slot you will use for the adapter.

PCI-X slot 1 (PCIX1)

PCI-X slot 2 (PCIX2)

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Attention: Avoid touching the components and gold-edge connectors on the

adapter. Make sure that the adapter is completely and correctly seated in the
slot. Incomplete insertion might cause damage to the system board or to the
adapter.

Remove the expansion slot cover from the slot.

gain access to PCI-X slot 1, remove the PCI riser card from its connector.

Riser card

System board

gain access to PCI-X slot 2, remove the power-cord module:

Press down on the retention clip at the front of the power-cord module and

slide the module toward the front of the server until the alignment tab is

free of the slot on the side of the server.

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Attention: When you handle static-sensitive devices, take precautions to

avoid damage from static electricity. For information about handling these
devices, see “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 7.

Remove the adapter from the static-protective package and set any
jumpers or switches on the adapter as directed by the adapter
manufacturer. If you are installing a full-length adapter, you might have to
remove a plastic bracket secured to the adapter with two screws before
installing the adapter.

Attention: When you install an adapter, make sure that the adapter is

correctly seated in the connector before you turn on the server. Improperly
seated adapters might cause damage to the system board, the riser card,

the adapter.

you are installing an adapter in PCI-X slot 1, attach the PCI riser card to

the adapter. Reinstall the PCI riser card with the adapter already attached

the PCI riser card.

Grasp the adapter by its top edge or upper corners, align it with the
connector, and press it firmly into the connector.

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Slide the expansion-slot clip toward the server until it snaps into place to
secure the adapter in the adapter slot.

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Connect any internal cables to the adapter. See the instructions that come with
the adapter for details.

Attention: Make sure that the cables do not block the flow of air from the

fans.

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you removed the power-cord module to install the adapter in PCI-X slot 2,
install the module by reversing the procedure in step 8a on page 13. Make
sure that the alignment tab is fully seated in the slot on the side of the server.

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you installed the adapter in PCI-X slot 1, secure the adapter by flexing the
adapter-retention bracket toward the front of the server and inserting the front
corners of the adapter into the recesses in the latch.

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Perform any configuration tasks required for the adapter.

you installed a Remote Supervisor Adapter II, see the documentation that
comes with the Remote Supervisor Adapter II for information about installing
the Remote Supervisor Adapter II firmware and configuring the adapter. After
you initially configure the adapter, create a backup copy of the configuration so
that if you need to replace the adapter in the future, you can restore the
configuration and resume normal operation more quickly.

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Installing a hard disk drive

The following notes describe the types of hard disk drives that your server supports
and other information that you must consider when installing a hard disk drive:

The server supports two 25.4-mm (1-inch), slim, 3.5-inch hard disk drives. SCSI
server models come with a hot-swap SCSI backplane.

The SCSI server models support low voltage differential (LVD) hot-swap drives.
Each hot-swap drive is in a tray, which has a green activity LED and an amber
status LED in the upper-right corner. These LEDs are lit if the drive is active and,

some cases, if the drive fails. Each hot-swap drive has a single-connector­attached
backplane. The backplane is attached to connector J12 on the system board and
controls the SCSI IDs for the hot-swap drives.

Note: The drive in bay 1 is assigned SCSI ID 0; the drive in bay 2 is assigned

non-hot-swap hard disk drive does not require a backplane or tray and it does
not have indicator LEDs. However, you must attach the blue rails that come with
the drive before installing it in the server.

non-hot-swap hard disk drive has a jumper block on the rear. Install a jumper

the cable-selection position of the jumper block. For details, see the notes

under step 4 on page 17, and the documentation that comes with the drive.

you install only one hard disk drive, for faster startup, install it in the primary
startup device bay. For hot-swap SCSI drives, the drive in bay 1 is the primary
startup device. For SATA drives, the drive in bay 2 is the primary startup device.

you are installing a hot-swap drive, continue with “Installing a hot-swap hard
disk drive” on page 16. If you are installing a non-hot-swap drive, go to “Installing

non-hot-swap hard disk drive” on page 17.

(SCA) connector, which is connected directly into the hot-swap SCSI

SCSI ID 1.

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Installing a hot-swap hard disk drive

Before you install a hot-swap hard disk drive, review the following information:

Inspect the drive tray for signs of damage.

Make sure that the drive is correctly installed in the tray.

your server has an optional RAID adapter, see the documentation that comes

with the adapter for instructions for installing a hard disk drive.

Complete

the following steps to install a hot-swap SCSI hard disk drive:

Drive bay 2

Filler panel

Hard disk drive

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Drive bay 1

Drive tray handle
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Read the safety information beginning on page v, and “Installation guidelines”

page 7.

Remove the filler panel from the applicable drive bay.

Note: To ensure adequate system cooling, do not operate the server for more

Install the new hard disk drive in the drive bay.

Check the hard disk drive status LED and activity LED to verify that the drive is
operating correctly.

you have other options to install, install them now. Otherwise, go to

“Completing the installation” on page 24.

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than 2 minutes without either a hard disk drive or a filler panel installed in
each bay.