IBM 8486, eServer xSeries 100 User Manual

ERserver



xSeries 100
Type 8486

User’s Guide

ER s e r v e r



xSeries 100
Type 8486

User’s Guide

Note:

Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in “Notices,” on
page 47, and the Warranty and Support Information document on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD.

First Edition (October 2005)

© Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2005. All rights reserved.

US Government Users Restricted Rights – Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract
with IBM Corp.

Contents

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

Chapter 1. The xSeries 100 Type 8486 server . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

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

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

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

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

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

IBM Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Update Xpress program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Server controls, LEDs, and power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Server power features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Turning on the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Turning off the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Chapter 2. Installing options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Server components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

System-board internal connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

System-board switches and jumpers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

System-board external connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

System-board LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

System-board option connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Installation guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

System reliability guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Handling static-sensitive devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Removing the side cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Removing the bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Installing a memory module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Installing a drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Installing a removable-media drive in bay 2 or 3 . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Installing a SATA hard disk drive in bay 4 or 5 . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Power and signal cables for internal drives . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Installing an adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Cabling an optional SCSI adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Installing a security rope clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Completing the installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Installing the bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Installing the side cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Connecting the cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Updating the server configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Chapter 3. Configuring the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Configuration/Setup Utility menu choices . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Erasing a lost or forgotten password (clearing CMOS) . . . . . . . . .42

Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD . . . . . . . . . . . .43

ServerGuide features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Setup and configuration overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Typical operating-system installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

© Copyright IBM Corp. 2005 iii

Installing your operating system without ServerGuide . . . . . . . . . .44

Using the Boot Menu program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Enabling the Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Utility program . . . . .45

Configuring the Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet controller . . . . . .45

Updating IBM Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Appendix. Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Edition notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Important notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Product recycling and disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

iv xSeries 100 Type 8486: User’s Guide

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.

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.

vi xSeries 100 Type 8486: User’s Guide

1. Turn everything OFF.

2. First, remove power cords from outlet.

3. Remove signal cables from connectors.

4. Remove all cables from devices.

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

Statement 3:

of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations.

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.

Safety vii

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.

2

1

viii xSeries 100 Type 8486: User’s Guide

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 12:

CAUTION:
The following label indicates a hot surface nearby.

Statement 13:

DANGER

Overloading

a branch circuit is potentially a fire hazard and a shock hazard

under certain conditions. To avoid these hazards, ensure that your system
electrical requirements do not exceed branch circuit protection
requirements. Refer to the information that is provided with your device for
electrical specifications.

Safety ix

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.

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.

x xSeries 100 Type 8486: User’s Guide

Chapter 1. The xSeries 100 Type 8486 server

®

The IBM

Eserver

based on IBM X-Architecture
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 the 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.

The server comes with a limited warranty. For information about the terms of the
warranty and getting service and assistance, see the Warranty and Support

Information document.

The server contains IBM Enterprise X-Architecture technologies, which help
increase performance, reliability, and availability. For more information, see “What
your server offers” on page 5 and “Reliability, availability, and serviceability” on page

6.

®

xSeries

®

100 Type 8486 server is a high-performance server

™

technologies. It is ideally suited for networking

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

© Copyright IBM Corp. 2005 1

Related documentation

This User’s Guide provides general information about the server, including how to
install supported options and how to configure the server. The following
documentation comes with the server:

v Installation Guide

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

v Warranty and Support Information

This document is in Portable Document Format (PDF) on the IBM xSeries
Documentation CD. It contains information about the terms of the warranty and

getting service and assistance.

v 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.

v Problem Determination and Service 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

on the server model, additional documentation might be included on the

IBM xSeries Documentation CD.

The 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 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 xSeries 100 and click Search.

2 xSeries 100 Type 8486: User’s Guide

Notices and statements 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

®

Documentation CD. Each statement is numbered for reference to the corresponding

statement in the Safety Information document.

The following notices and statements are used in this document:

v Note: These notices provide important tips, guidance, or advice.

v Important: These notices provide information or advice 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.

v Danger: These statements indicate situations that can be potentially hazardous

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

lethal or extremely hazardous procedure step or situation.

Chapter 1. The xSeries 100 Type 8486 server 3

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.

Table 1. Features and specifications

Microprocessor:

™

v Intel

Pentium

®

4 or Celeron

Processor

v 1 MB Level-2 or 256 KB level-2

cache

v 800 MHz front-side bus (FSB) or 533

MHz front-side bus

Note: Use the Configuration/Setup

Utility program to determine the type
and speed of the microprocessor.

Memory:

v Minimum: 256 MB
v Maximum: 8 GB
v Types: PC2-4200, double-data-rate 2

(DDR2) with ECC

v Connectors: four dual inline memory

module (DIMM) connectors, two-way
interleaved

(depending on your model)

Drives:

v Diskette: (optional) 1.44 MB (two

mode)

v Hard disk drive: SATA
v One of the following IDE drives:

– CD-ROM
– CD-RW (optional)
– DVD-ROM (optional)
– DVD/CD-RW combo (optional)

Expansion

bays: (depending on your

model)

v Two 5.25-in. bays (one CD or DVD

drive installed)

v One 3.5-in. removable-media drive

bays (optional)

v Two 3.5-in. hard disk drive bays (one

hard disk drive installed)

Expansion

slots:

v One PCI Express x1
v One PCI Express x8
v Two PCI 32-bit/33 MHz

controller: ATI ES1000 video

Video

controller with 16 MB SDRAM video
memory on the system board

Fans: Two speed-controlled fans

Power supply: One 310 watt (90-240 V

ac)

Important: Make sure that the ac power

supply input voltage is set to the right level
(between 110 V ac and 220 V ac) for your
geographic location before powering on
the system.

Size:

v Height: 438 mm (17.24 in.)
v Depth: 497 mm (19.57 in.)
v Width: 205 mm (8.07 in.)
v Weight: 14 kg (30.86 lb) to 17 kg (37.48

lb) depending upon configuration

Integrated

v Broadcom 5721 10/100/1000 Ethernet

controller on the system board with
RJ-45 Ethernet port

v Two serial ports
v One parallel port
v Two-port Serial ATA controller
v Four Universal Serial Bus (USB) v2.0

ports (two on front and two on rear)

v Keyboard port
v Mouse port
v ATA-100 single-channel IDE controller
v ATI ES1000 video

– Compatible with SVGA and VGA
– 16 MB video memory

Diagnostic

v Fans
v Memory
v Microprocessor

Acoustical

v Sound power, idling: 5.0 bel
v Sound power, operating: 5.5 bel

functions:

LEDs:

noise emissions:

Environment:

v Air temperature:

– Server on: 10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F)

Altitude: 0 to 914 m (2998.0 ft)

– Server off: 0° to 60°C (-32° to 140°F)

Altitude: 0 to 2133 m (7000.0 ft)

Humidity (operating and storage): 8% to

v

80%

output:

Heat

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

v Minimum configuration: 379 Btu ( 111 watts)

per hour

v Maximum configuration: 853 Btu (250 watts)

per hour

Electrical

input:

v Sine-wave input (50 or 60 Hz) required
v Input voltage and frequency ranges

manually selected

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

v Input kilovolt-amperes (kVA) approximately:

– Minimum: 0.15 kVA (all models)
– Maximum: 0.59 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.

4 xSeries 100 Type 8486: User’s Guide

What your server offers

The server uses the following features and technologies:

v High-performance graphics controller

The server comes with an onboard graphics controller on the system board. This
high-performance controller supports high resolutions and includes many
performance-enhancing features for your operating-system environment.

v IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD

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

v 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.

v 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, see
http://www.ibm.com/us/eserver/xseries/xarchitecture/enterprise/index.htm.

v IBM ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD

The ServerGuide
programs to help you set up the server and install a 32-bit Windows
system. The ServerGuide 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 43.

v Integrated network support

The server comes with an integrated Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet
controller, which supports connection to a 10-Mbps, 100-Mbps, or 1000-Mbps
network. For more information, see “Configuring the Broadcom NetXtreme
Gigabit Ethernet controller” on page 45.

v Large system-memory capacity

The server supports up to 8 GB of system memory. The memory controller
supports error correcting code (ECC) for up to four industry-standard, 1.8 V,
184-pin, double-data-rate 2 (DDR2), PC2-4200 unbuffered, synchronous dynamic
random access memory (SDRAM) dual inline memory modules (DIMMs).

v 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.

v ServeRAID support

The server supports ServeRAID adapters to create redundant array of
independent disks (RAID) configurations.

™

Setup and Installation CD that comes with the server provides

®

operating

Chapter 1. The xSeries 100 Type 8486 server 5

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.

The server has the following RAS features:

v 1-year parts, 1-year labor limited warranty

v Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)

v Advanced Desktop Management Interface (DMI) features

v Automatic error retry or recovery

v Automatic memory downsizing on error detection

v Automatic restart on nonmaskable interrupt (NMI)

v Automatic Server Restart (ASR) logic supporting a system restart when the

operating system becomes unresponsive

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

v Availability of microcode level

v Boot-block recovery

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

v CD-based diagnostic programs

v Cooling fans with speed-sensing capability

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

v Diagnostic support of ServeRAID adapters

v Error codes and messages

v Error correcting code (ECC) double-data-rate 2 (DDR2) synchronous dynamic

random access memory (SDRAM) with serial presence detect (SPD)

v Error logging of POST failures

v Integrated Ethernet controller

v Memory change messages posted to the error log

v Power-on self-test (POST)

v Read-only memory (ROM) checksums

v Redundant Ethernet capabilities (requires an optional Ethernet adapter) with

failover support

v Standby voltage for system-management features and monitoring

v System auto-configuring from the configuration menu

v System-error LED on the front bezel and diagnostics LEDs on the system board

v Upgradeable microcode for POST, BIOS, and read-only memory (ROM) resident

code, locally or over a LAN

®

v Wake on LAN

capability

1

1. Service availability will vary by country. Response time varies; may exclude holidays.

6 xSeries 100 Type 8486: User’s Guide

IBM Director

With IBM Director, a network administrator can perform the following tasks:

v View the hardware configuration of remote systems, in detail

v Monitor the usage and performance of critical components, such as

microprocessors, disks, and memory

v Centrally manage individual or large groups of IBM and non-IBM

Intel-processor-based servers, desktop computers, workstations, and mobile
computers on a variety of platforms

Director provides a comprehensive entry-level workgroup hardware manager. It

IBM
includes the following key features:

v Advanced self-management capabilities for maximum system availability.

v Multiple operating-system platform support, including Microsoft

Windows

®

®

Server, Windows XP Professional, Red Hat Linux, SUSE LINUX, and Novell
NetWare. For a complete list of operating systems that support IBM Director, see
the IBM Director Compatibility Document. This document is in Portable Document
Format (PDF) at
http://www.ibm.com/ww/eserver/xseries/systems_management/nfdir/agent.html. It
is updated every 6 to 8 weeks.

v Support for IBM and non-IBM servers, desktop computers, workstations, and

mobile computers.

v Support for systems-management industry standards.

v Integration into leading workgroup and enterprise systems-management

environments.

v Ease of use, training, and setup.

2000

Director also provides an extensible platform that supports advanced server

IBM
tools that are designed to reduce the total cost of managing and supporting
networked systems. By deploying IBM Director, you can achieve reductions in
ownership costs through the following benefits:

v Reduced downtime

v Increased productivity of IT personnel and users

v Reduced service and support costs

more information about IBM Director, see the IBM Director documentation on

For
the CD image on the IBM xSeries Systems Management Web page at
http://www-

1.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/systems_management/xseries_sm.html, which
presents an overview of IBM Systems Management and IBM Director.

Update Xpress program

The UpdateXpress program is available for most xSeries servers and server
options. It detects supported and installed device drivers and firmware in the server
and installs available updates. You can download the UpdateXpress program from
the Web at no additional cost, or you can purchase it on a CD. To download the
program or purchase the CD, go to
http://www.ibm.com/ww/eserver/xseries/serverguide/xpress.html.

Chapter 1. The xSeries 100 Type 8486 server 7

Server controls, LEDs, and power

This section describes the controls and light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and how to turn
the server on and off.

Front view

The following illustration shows the controls and LEDs on the front of the server.

Power-on LED

Power-control

(Optional) Diskette drive
activity LED

button

CD or DVD eject
button

CD or DVD drive
activity LED

USB (2)
System error LED

(Optional) Diskette-eject
button

Hard disk drive
activity LED

CD or DVD-eject button

Press this button to release a CD or DVD from the CD or DVD drive.

CD or DVD drive activity LED

When this LED is lit, it indicates that the CD or DVD drive is in use.

USB connectors

Connect a USB device to these connectors.

System-error LED

When this amber LED is lit, it indicates that a system error has occurred. A
LED on the system board might also be lit to help isolate the error.

(Optional) Diskette-eject button

Press this button to release a diskette from the diskette drive.

Hard disk drive activity LED

When this LED is flashing, it indicates that the hard disk drive is in use.

(Optional) Diskette drive activity LED

When this LED is lit, it indicates that the diskette drive is in use.

Power-control button

Press this button to turn the server on and off manually. A
power-control-button shield comes with the server.

8 xSeries 100 Type 8486: User’s Guide

Rear view

Power-on LED

When this LED is lit, it indicates that the server is turned on. When this LED
is off, it indicates that ac power is not present, or the power supply or the
LED itself has failed.

Note: If this LED is off, it does not mean that there is no electrical power in

the server. The LED might be burned out. To remove all electrical power
from the server, you must disconnect the power cord from the electrical
outlet.

The following illustration shows the connectors on the rear of the server.

Power-cord connector

Power supply error LED

AC power LED

Mouse connector

Keyboard connector

Serial 1 connector

Connect the power cord to this connector.

When this amber LED is lit, it indicates that a power supply error has
occurred.

When this green LED is lit, it indicates that the server is connected to an ac
power source.

®

Connect a mouse or other PS/2

device to this connector.

Connect a PS/2 keyboard to this connector.

Connect a 9-pin serial device to this connector.

Chapter 1. The xSeries 100 Type 8486 server 9