IBM SC25-R345-20, eServer xSeries 346 Type 8840 User Manual
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IBM xSeries 346
Type 8840
User’s Guide
SC25-R345-20
ER s e r v e r
IBM xSeries 346
Type 8840
User’s Guide
SC25-R345-20
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Note:
Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in Appendix B,
“Notices,” on page 27.
Second Edition (September 2004)
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Contents
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v
Chapter 1. Introducing the IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840 . . . . . . . . .1
Related documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Notices and statements used in this document . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Features and specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
What your server offers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Reliability, availability, and serviceability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
IBM Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
The UpdateXpress program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Server power features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Turning on the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Turning off the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Chapter 2. Configuring the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Configuration/Setup Utility menu choices . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Power-on password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Administrator password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD . . . . . . . . . . . .18
ServerGuide features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Setup and configuration overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Typical operating-system installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Installing your operating system without ServerGuide . . . . . . . . . .20
Using the SCSISelect Utility program for Adaptec HostRAID configuration . . .20
Enabling the SCSI HostRAID feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Using the SCSI HostRAID feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Configuring the controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Viewing the configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Using the Boot Menu program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Configuring the Ethernet controllers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Using the baseboard management controller utility programs . . . . . . . .22
Using the baseboard management controller configuration utility program
Using the baseboard management controller firmware update utility program 22
Using the baseboard management controller management utility program
Using the SCSISelect Utility program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Starting the SCSISelect Utility program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
SCSISelect Utility menu choices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
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Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance . . . . . . . . . .25
Before you call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Using the documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Getting help and information from the World Wide Web . . . . . . . . . .26
Software service and support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Hardware service and support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Appendix B. Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Edition notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
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Important notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Product recycling and disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Battery return program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Electronic emission notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement . . . . . . . . .30
Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement . . . . . . . .30
Australia and New Zealand Class A statement . . . . . . . . . . . .30
United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirement . . . . . . . . .30
European Union EMC Directive conformance statement . . . . . . . . .31
Taiwanese Class A warning statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Chinese Class A warning statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement . . .31
Power cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
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Safety
Before installing this product, read the Safety Information.
Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações de Segurança.
Pred instalací tohoto produktu si prectete prírucku bezpecnostních instrukcí.
Læs sikkerhedsforskrifterne, før du installerer dette produkt.
Lees voordat u dit product installeert eerst de veiligheidsvoorschriften.
Ennen kuin asennat tämän tuotteen, lue turvaohjeet kohdasta Safety Information.
Avant d’installer ce produit, lisez les consignes de sécurité.
Vor der Installation dieses Produkts die Sicherheitshinweise lesen.
Prima di installare questo prodotto, leggere le Informazioni sulla Sicurezza.
Copyright IBM Corp. 2004
Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen (Safety Information) før du installerer dette produktet.
Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança.
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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.
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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 a
module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with the same module type made
the same manufacturer. The battery contains lithium and can explode if not
properly used, handled, or disposed of.
not:
Throw or immerse into water.
Heat to more than 100° C (212° F)
Repair or disassemble
Dispose
the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations.
Statement 3
CAUTION:
When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic devices, or
transmitters) are installed, note the following:
not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could result in
exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable parts inside the
device.
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those
specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Danger
Some laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser diode. Note the
following. Laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view directly with
optical instruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam.
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≥18 kg (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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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.
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Statement 12
CAUTION:
The following label indicates a hot surface nearby.
Statement 13
DANGER:
Overloading
branch circuit is potentially a fire hazard and a shock hazard under
certain conditions. To avoid these hazards, ensure that your system electrical
requirements do not exceed the branch circuit protection requirements. Refer to the
information that is provided with your IBM device for electrical specifications.
Statement 14
CAUTION:
Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels might be present. Only a qualified
service technician is authorized to remove the covers where the following label is
attached.
Statement 15
CAUTION:
Make sure that the rack is secured properly to avoid tipping when the server unit is
extended.
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CAUTION:
Some accessory or option board outputs exceed Class 2 or limited power source
limits and must be installed with appropriate interconnecting cabling in accordance
with the national electric code.
Statement 17
CAUTION:
The following label indicates moving parts nearby.
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. Introducing the IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840
The IBM
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can be upgraded to a symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) server through a
microprocessor upgrade.
Performance, ease of use, reliability, and expansion capabilities were key
considerations in the design of your server. These design features make it possible
for you to customize the system hardware to meet your needs today and provide
flexible expansion capabilities for the future.
The server comes with a limited warranty. For more information about the terms of
the warranty, see the warranty appendix in the Installation Guide.
The server contains IBM Enterprise X-Architecture
increase performance and reliability. For more information, see “What your server
offers” on page 4 and “Reliability, availability, and serviceability” on page 5.
You can obtain up-to-date information about the server and other IBM server
products at http://www.ibm.com/eserver/xseries/.
For service or assistance information, see Appendix A, “Getting help and technical
assistance,” on page 25.
Related documentation
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This User’s Guide provides general information about the server, including
information about features, how to configure the server, and how to get help. In
addition to this User’s Guide, the following documentation comes with the server:
Installation Guide
This printed document contains instructions for setting up the server and basic
instructions for installing some options.
Option Installation Guide
This document is in Portable Document Format (PDF) on the IBM xSeries
Documentation CD. It contains detailed instructions for installing, removing, and
connecting optional devices that the server supports.
Safety Information
This document is in PDF on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. It contains
translated caution and danger statements. Each caution and danger statement
that appears in the documentation has a number that you can use to locate the
corresponding statement in your language in the Safety Information document.
Rack Installation Instructions
This printed document contains instructions for installing your server in a rack.
Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide
This document is in PDF on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. It contains
information to help you solve problems yourself, and it contains information for
service technicians.
1. Racks are measured in vertical increments of 1.75 inches each. Each increment is called a ″U.″ A 1-U-high device is 1.75 inches
tall.
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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. Complete the following steps
check for updated documentation and technical updates:
http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/.
the Learn section, click Online publications.
the “Online publications” page, in the Brand field, select Servers.
the Family field, select xSeries 346.
Click Continue.
Notices and statements used in this document
The caution and danger statements that appear in this document are also in the
multilingual Safety Information document, which is on the IBM xSeries
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. Each increment is referred
unit, or “U.” A 1-U-high device is 1.75 inches tall.
Table 1. Features and specifications
Microprocessor:
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Intel
Xeon 2.8 GHz or higher
depending on server model
800 MHz front-side bus (FSB)
Support for up to two microprocessors
with Intel Hyper-Threading Technology
Use the Configuration/Setup Utility
Note:
program to determine the type and speed
the microprocessors.
Memory:
Minimum: 512 MB
Maximum: 16 GB
Type: 2-way interleaved PC3200, ECC
DDR II SDRAM, registered DIMMs only
Sizes: 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, or
GB
Drives:
Diskette: 1.44 MB
DVD-ROM: IDE
Expansion
bays:
Six hot-swap, 3.5-inch drive bays
(hot-swap hard disk drives installed,
some models)
One 5.25-inch bay (DVD-ROM drive
installed)
One 3.5-inch removable-media drive bay
(diskette drive installed)
Expansion
slots:
Two PCI-X non-hot-plug 100 MHz/64-bit
(low profile)
Two PCI-X non-hot-plug 133 MHz/64-bit
Hot-swap
fans:
Standard: Six
Maximum: 12 - provide redundant
cooling
Hot-swap power supplies:
625 watts (100-240 V ac)
Minimum: One
Maximum: Two - provide redundant
power
Size
Height: 85.4 mm (3.36 in.)
Depth: 702 mm (27.64 in.)
Width: 443.6 mm (17.5 in.)
Weight: approximately 21.09 kg (46.5
lb) to 29.03 kg (64 lb) depending upon
configuration
Integrated
Baseboard management controller
Two Broadcom 10/100/1000 Ethernet
controllers (dual-port design) with
Wake on LAN
One serial port
One external and one internal Ultra320
SCSI port (dual-channel controller with
integrated RAID)
Three Universal Serial Bus (USB) v1.1
Note:
controller is also known as the service
processor.
Video controller:
ATI Radeon 7000M IGP video on
system board
Compatible with SVGA and VGA
Environment:
Air temperature:
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The baseboard management
DDR-SDRAM video memory
Server on: 10° to 35°C (50.0° to
95.0°F); altitude: 0 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)
Server on: 8% to 80%
Server off: 8% to 80%
Acoustical noise emissions:
Declared sound power, idle: 6.6 bel
Declared sound power, operating: 6.6 bel
output:
Heat
Approximate heat output in British thermal
units (Btu) per hour:
Minimum configuration: 1230 Btu (360
watts)
Maximum configuration: 2840 Btu (830
watts)
Electrical
input:
Sine-wave input (50-60 Hz) required
Input voltage range automatically selected
Input voltage low range:
Minimum: 90 V ac
Maximum: 137 V ac
Input voltage high range:
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Maximum: 265 V ac
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Input kilovolt-amperes (kVA)
approximately:
Minimum: 0.36 kVA
Maximum: 0.83 kVA
Notes:
Power consumption and heat output
vary depending on the number and type
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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