IBM Netfinity 6000R User Reference Manual

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IBM® Netfinity® 6000R

User’s Reference

SC19-K081-10

IBM

IBM® Netfinity® 6000R

User’s Reference

SC19-K081-10

NOTE Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information in

“Appendix B. Product warranties and notices,” on page 185.

First Edition (March 2000)

Note to U.S. Government Users — Documentation related to restricted rights — Use, duplication or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp.

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Contents

Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

Chapter 1.Introducing the IBM Netfinity

6000R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Features and specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Notices used in this book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

What your Netfinity 6000R offers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Reliability, availability, and serviceability . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Start your server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Information panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Chapter 2.Arranging your workspace . . . 11

Comfort. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Glare and lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Air circulation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Electrical outlets and cable lengths. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Chapter 3.Configuring your server . . . . . 13

Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program. . . . . 13

Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program 13 Choices available from the Configuration/Setup main

menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Using passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Using the SCSISelect utility program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Starting the SCSISelect utility program . . . . . . . . . . 20

Choices available from the SCSISelect menu . . . . . 21

Chapter 4.ServerGuide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Features at a glance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Setup and Configuration overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

System Partition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Network operating system (NOS) installation overview . 26

Setting up multiple servers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Installing your NOS without ServerGuide . . . . . . . . . . 26

Additional programs included with ServerGuide. . . . 27

NOS updates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Installing applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Error symptoms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Chapter 5.Using Netfinity Manager . . . . . 29

Managing your IBM Netfinity server with Netfinity

Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Netfinity Manager documentation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Netfinity Manager system requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Netfinity Manager for OS/2 system requirements. 31

Netfinity Manager for Windows 95 and Windows 98

system requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Netfinity Manager for Windows NT system

requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Starting the Netfinity Manager installation program . 33

Netfinity Manager database support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

DB2 database support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Lotus Notes database support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

ODBC database support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Starting Netfinity Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Netfinity Manager Service Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Netfinity Manager service descriptions . . . . . . . . . . 50

Delaying Netfinity Manager startup on OS/2 systems 55 Getting more information about Netfinity Manager . . 56

Installation options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Automated installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Customized installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Chapter 6.Installing options . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Major components view of the Netfinity 6000R . . . . . . 61

Component locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

System board component locations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

System board LED locations and Diagnostic LED

panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Memory board component locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Advanced System Management Interconnect board

component locations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Before you begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

System reliability considerations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Working inside the server with the power on . . . . . 71

Handling static-sensitive devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Safety information statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Removing the server top cover and bezel . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Working with adapters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Installing a hot-plug adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Cabling example for the ServeRAID adapter. . . . . . 80

Installing internal drives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Internal drive bays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Installing a hot-swap hard disk drive. . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Installing memory-module kits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Installing a microprocessor kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Changing jumper positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Installing a hot-swap power supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Installing a Netfinity 3-Pack Ultra160 Hot-Swap

Expansion Kit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Replacing a hot-swap fan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Completing the installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Installing the server top cover and bezel . . . . . . . . 101

Updating your server configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Connecting external options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Input/Output ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Parallel port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Video port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Keyboard port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Auxiliary-device (pointing device) port. . . . . . . . . 106

Ultra160 SCSI ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Serial ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Universal Serial Bus ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Ethernet port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Advanced System Management ports . . . . . . . . . . 114

Cabling the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Installing the server in a rack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Chapter 7.Solving problems. . . . . . . . . . 117

Diagnostic tools overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

POST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

POST beep code descriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

POST beep codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

POST error messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

ServerGuide error symptoms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Event/error logs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Small computer system interface messages. . . . . . . . . 133

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Diagnostic programs and error messages . . . . . . . . . . 133

Text messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Starting the diagnostic programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Viewing the test log. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Diagnostic error message tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Recovering BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

Identifying problems using status LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . 147

Power supply LEDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

Troubleshooting charts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

Troubleshooting the Ethernet controller. . . . . . . . . 159

Ethernet controller messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

Replacing the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

Getting help, service, and information. . . . . . . . . . . . . 171

Service support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

Before you call for service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173

Getting customer support and service . . . . . . . . . . 173

Purchasing additional services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176

Ordering publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178

Appendix A. Rack installation instructions.

179

Appendix B. Product warranties and

notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185

Warranty Statements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185

IBM Statement of Limited Warranty for United States,

Puerto Rico, and Canada (Part 1 - General Terms) 185 IBM Statement of Warranty Worldwide except

Canada, Puerto Rico, Turkey, United States (Part 1 –

General Terms) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188

Part 2 - Worldwide Country-Unique Terms. . . . . . 190

Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194

Edition Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194

Year 2000 readiness and instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . 195

Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196

Important notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196

Electronic emission notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

Statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197

Industry Canada Class A emission compliance

statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197

Australia and New Zealand Class A statement. . . 197 United Kingdom telecommunications safety

requirement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198

European Union EMC Directive conformance

statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198

Taiwan electrical emission statement . . . . . . . . . . . 198

Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference

(VCCI) statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198

Power cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201

Safety

Before installing this product, read the Safety Information book.

Antes de instalar este produto, leia o Manual de Informações sobre Segurança.

Læs hæftet med sikkerhedsforskrifter, før du installerer dette produkt.

Lue Safety Information -kirjanen, ennen kuin asennat tämän tuotteen.

Avant de procéder à l'installation de ce produit, lisez le manuel Safety Information.

Vor Beginn der Installation die Broschüre mit Sicherheitshinweisen lesen.

Prima di installare questo prodotto, leggere l'opuscolo contenente le informazioni sulla sicurezza.

Pred instalací tohoto produktu si prectete prírucku bezpecnostních instrukcí.

Przed zainstalowaniem tego produktu należy przeczytać broszurę Informacje Dotyczące Bezpieczeństwa.

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Lees voordat u dit product installeert eerst het boekje met veiligheidsvoorschriften.

Les heftet om sikkerhetsinformasjon (Safety Information) før du installerer dette produktet.

Antes de instalar este produto, leia o folheto Informações sobre Segurança.

Antes de instalar este producto, lea la Información de Seguridad.

Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten.

Перед установкой продукта прочтите брошюру по технике безопасности (Safety Information).

Pred inštaláciou tohto produktu si pre ítajte Informa nú brožúrku o bezpe nosti.

Preden namestite ta izdelek, preberite knjižico Varnostne informacije.

Installálás el tt olvassa el a Biztonsági el írások kézikönyvét !

Statement 1

Danger Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is

hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard:

• Do 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.

To connect:

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.

To disconnect:

1. Turn everything OFF.

2. First, remove power cords from outlet.

3. Remove signal cabl es from connectors.

4. Remove all cables from devices.

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Statement 2 CAUTION:

When replacing the lithium battery, use only IBM Part Number 33F8354 or an equivalent type battery recommend ed by the man ufacturer. 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:

• Throw or immerse into water.

• Heat to more than 100 C (212 F)

• Repair or disassemble Dispose of 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:

• 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.

• 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.

Statement 4

≥

18 kg (37 lbs)

≥

32 kg (70.5 lbs)

≥

55 kg (121.2 lbs)

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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Chapter 1. Introducing the IBM Netfinity 6000R

Your IBM® Netfini ty® 6000R server is a high-performance server with the capability of microprocessor upgrade to a symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) server. It is ideally suited for networking environments that require superior microprocessor performance, efficient memory management, flexibility, and large amounts of reliable data storage.

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

Your IBM Netfinity 6000R server comes with a three-year limited warranty and IBM Server Start Up Support. If you have access to the World Wide Web, you can obtain up-to-date information about your server model and other IBM server pr oducts at the following World Wide Web address: http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/netfinity/

Features and specifications

The following table provides a summary of the features and specifications for your Netfinity 6000R server.

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Microprocessor:

• Intel® Pentium® III Xeon™

• 32 KB Level-1 cache

• 1 MB or 2 MB Level-2 cache depending upon model

• 100 MHz front-side bus (FSB)

• Supports up to four microprocessors

Memory:

• Maximum: 16 GB

• Type: ECC, SDRAM, Registered DIMMs

• Slots: 4-way interleaved, 16 slots

Drives standard:

• Diskette: 1.44 MB

• CD-ROM: 40X IDE

Expansion bays:

Hot-swap drives: Three standard slim-high, three optional slim-high

Active™ PCI expansion slots:

• One 33 MHz/32-bit

• Three 66 MHz/64-bit

• T wo 33 MHz/64-bit

Hot-swap power supplies:

270 W (115-230 V ac)

• Minimum: One

• Maximum: Three

Redundant cooling:

Six hot-swap fans

Video:

• S3 video controller

• Compatible with SVGA and VGA

• 8 MB video memory

Size (4 U)

• Height: 178 mm (7 in.)

• Depth: 711.2 mm (28 in. )

• Width: 482.6 mm (19 in.)

• Weight: 34.9 kg (77 lb.) to

50.4 kg (111 lb.) depending upon configuration

Integrated functions:

• Netfinity Advanced System Management processor with Light Path Diagnostics™

• Dual channel Ultra160 SCSI controller (one internal and one external channel) (non-RAID)

• One 10BASE-T/100BASETX AMD Ethernet controller

• Two serial ports

• One parallel port

• Two Universal Serial Bus ports

• Keyboard port

• Mouse port

• Video port

Acoustical noise emissions:

• Sound power, idling: 6.3 bel maximum

• Sound power, operating:

6.3 bel maximum

• Sound pressure, operating: 47 dBa maximum

Environment:

• Air temperature: — Server on: 10° to 35° C

(50º to 95º F). Altitude: 0 to 914 m (3000 ft.)

— Server on: 10° to 32° C

(50° to 89.6° F). Altitude: 914 m (3000 ft.) to 2133 m (700 0 ft.)

— Server off: 10° to 43° C

(50° to 110° F). Maximum altitude: 2133 m (7000 ft.)

• Humidity: — Server on: 8% to 80% — Server off: 8% to 80%

Heat output:

Approximate heat output in British Thermal Units (BTU) per hour

• Minimum configuration: 461 BTU (0.14 kilowatts)

• Maximum configuration: 1796 BTU (0.53 kilowatts)

Electrical input:

• Sine-wave input (50-60 Hz) required

• Input voltage low range: — Minimum: 90 V ac — Maximum: 137 V ac

• Input voltage high range: — Minimum: 180 V ac — Maximum: 265 V ac

• Input kilovolt-amperes (kVA) approximately:

— Minimum: 0.08kVA — Maximum: 0.52 kVA

Table 1. Features and Specifications

Chapter 1. Introducing the IBM Net fin it y 600 0R 3

Notices used in this book

This book contains information notices that relate to a specific topic. The Caution and Danger notices also appear in a multilingual safety booklet. Each notice is numbered

for easy reference to the corresponding notices in the safety booklet. The notice definitions are as follows:

• Notes

These notices provide important tips, guidance, or advice.

• Attention

These notices indicate possible damage to programs, devices, or data. An attention notice is placed just before the instruction or situation in which damage could occur.

• Caution

These notices indicate situations that can be potentially hazardous to you. A caution notice is placed just before descriptions of potentially hazardous procedure steps or situations.

• Danger

These notices indicate situations that can be po tentially lethal or extremely hazardous to you. A danger notice is placed just before descriptions of potentially lethal or extremely hazardous procedure steps or situations.

What your Netfinity 6000R offers

The unique design of your server takes advantage of advancements in symmetric multiprocessing (SMP), data storage, disk-array technologies, and m e mory management. Your server combines:

• Impressive performance using an innovative approach to SMP Your server supports up to four Pentium III Xeon microprocessors. Your server

comes with at least one microprocessor installed; you can install additional processors to enhance performance and provide SMP capability.

• Large data-storage and hot-swap capabilities All models of the server support up to three standard and three optional 26 mm

(1-inch) slim-high 3.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drives in the hot-swap bays. This hot-swap feature enables you to remove and replace hard disk drives without turning off the server.

• Active™ PCI (hot-plug) adapter capabilities Your server has six hot-plug slots for PCI adapters. With operating system

support, you can replace failing hot-plug PCI adapters without tu rning off the server. If the hot-add feature is supported by your operating system and the PCI adapter, you can also add PCI adapters in these slots without turning off the server.

• Redundant cooling and power capabilities The redundant cooling and hot-swap capabilities of the fans in your server

enable continued operation if one of the fans fails. You can also replace a failing fan without turning off the server.

The server comes standard with one 270-watt power supply. Install three 270watt power supplies to ensure redundancy and hot-swap capability for a typical configuration. (See “Chapter 6. Installing options,” on page 61 for instructions.)

• Large system memory

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The memory bus in your server supports up to 16GB of system memory. The memory controller provides error correcting code (ECC) support for up to 16 industry-standard, 3.3 V, 168-pin, 8-byte, PCI, PC100-322-622R registered, dual inline memory modules (DIMMs). The memory controller also provides

Chipkill™ Memory protection. Chipkill Memory protection is a technology that protects the system from a single chip failure on a DIMM.

• System-management capabilities Y our server comes with a Netfinity Advanced System Management Proce ssor on

the system board. This processor, in conjunction with the Netfinity Manager software provided on your ServerGuide CDs, enables you to manage the functions of the server locally and remotely. The Netfinity Advanced System Management Processor also provides system monitoring, event recording, and dial-out alert capability.

Note: The Netfinity Advanced System Management Processor is sometimes

referred to as the service processor.

Refer to “Chapter 5. Usin g Netf ini ty Mana ger,” on page 29 for more inform ation.

• Integrated network environment s upport Your server comes with an Ethernet controller on the system board. This

Ethernet controller has an interface for connecting to 10-Mbps or 100-Mbps networks. The server automatically selects between 10BASE-T and 100BASETX. The controller provides full-duplex (FDX) capability, which enables simultaneous transmission and reception of data on the Ethernet local area network (LAN).

• Redundant network-interface card (NIC) The addition of an optional, redundant 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 this primary connection is automatically switched to the redundant NIC. If the appropriate device drivers are installed, this switching occurs without data loss and without user intervention.

• IBM ServerGuide CDs The ServerGuide CDs included with your server provides programs to help you

set up your server and install the network operating system (NOS). The ServerGuide program detects the hardware options installed, and provides the correct configuration prog rams and device drivers. In addition, the ServerGuide CDs include a variety of application programs for your server.

Note: The latest level of basic input/output system (BIOS) for your server is

also available through the World Wide Web and the IBM Bulletin Board System (BBS). Refer to “Chapter 7. Solving problems,” on page 117 for the appropriate World Wide Web addresses and bulletin-board telephone numbers.

For more information about the ServerGuide CDs, see “Chapter 4. ServerGuide,” on page 23.

Your server is designed to be cost-effective, powerful, and flexible. It uses peripheral component interconnect (PCI) bus architecture to provide compatibility with a wide range of existing hardware devices and software applications.

As always, your IBM server meets stringent worldwide certifications for power, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), and safety. Refer to the Safety Information booklet for additional information.

Chapter 1. Introducing the IBM Net fin it y 600 0R 5

Reliability, availability, and serviceability

Three of the most important features in server design are reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS). These factors help to ensure the integrity of the data stored on your server; that your server is available when you want to use it; and that should a failure occur, you can easily diagnose and repair the failu re with minimal inconvenience.

The following is an abbreviated list of the RAS features that your server supports.

• Cooling fans with speed-sensing capability (hot-swap)

• Error correcting code (ECC) FSBs

• ECC L2 cache

• ECC memory

• Fast power-on self-test (POST)

•45°C (113°F) normal operating temperature for hard disk drives

• Parity checking on the small computer system interface (SCSI) bus and PCI buses

• Power Managed - Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) level

• Power-on self-test (POST)

• System management monitoring via Intra-Integrated Circuit (I

C) bus

• Ambient temperature monitoring

• Automatic error retry/recovery

• Automatic restart after a power failure

• Built-in temperature/fan/voltages monitoring

• Chipkill Memory protection

• Fault-resistant startup

• Hot-swap drive bays

• Hot-swap hard disk drives

• Active PCI (hot-plug) adapter slots

• Hot-plug USB keyboard and mouse

• Information and diagnostic LED panels

• Menu-driven setup, system configuration, SCSISe lect configuration, and diagnostic programs

• Memory scrubbing and Predictive Failure Analysis™ (PFA) (background and real time)

• Microcode and diagnostic levels available

• Netfinity Manager™ and LANDesk

enabled

• Netfinity Server Management

• NIC failover support

• Power and temperature monitoring

• Power-supply redundancy monitoring

• Predictive Failure Analysis™ (PFA) alerts

• Redundant Ethernet capabilities (with optional adapter)

• Redundant hot-swap cooling

• Redundant and hot-swap power supplies

• Remote Connect

• Remote system problem-determination support

• System auto-configuring from a config uration menu

• System error logging

• Upgradable flash read-only memory (ROM) resident code

• Upgradable POST, BIOS, diagnostics, and Netfinity Advanced System Management Processor microcode

• Wake on LAN™ capability

• Windows NT failover support

• Alert on LAN™ capability

• Backup BIOS switching under the control of the service processor

• Built-in, menu-driven EEPROM-based diagnostics

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• Error codes and messages

• Integrated service processor subsystem provides control for remote system management

• Light Path Diagnostics™ (LED panel)

• Processor serial number access

• Standard cables present detection

• Standby voltage for system management features and monitoring

• System error logging (POST and Netfinity Advanced System Mana gement Processor)

• Vital Product Data (VPD) on microprocessors, system board, power supplies, hot-swap-drive backplane, and power backplane

• Customer support center 24 hours per day, 7 days a week

Start your server

Use the following procedure to start your server.

1. Turn on all external devices, such as the monitor.

Note: After you plug the power cords into outlets, wait 20 seconds before

pressing the power-control button. During this time, the systemmanagement processor is initializing and the power-control button does not respond.

2. Press the power-control button on the front of the server. The power-on light comes on and the power-on self-test (POST) begins.

The server can be turned on in several ways:

• You can press the power-control button on the front of the server to turn on the server.

Note: If you have just plugged the power cords of your server into an

electrical outlet, you will have to wait approximately 20 second s bef ore pressing the power-control button.

• If the server is turned on and a power failure occurs, the server will start automatically when power is restored.

• The Netfinity Advanced System Management Processor also can turn on the server.

1.Service availability will vary by country. Response time will vary depending on the number and nature of incoming calls.

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When you turn off the server, observe the following precaution:

The server can be turned off as follows:

• You can press the power-control button on the front of the server to turn off the server.

Note: After turning off the server, wait at least five seconds before pressing the

power-control button to turn on the server again.

• You can disconnect the server power cords from the electrical outlets to shut off all power to the server.

Note: Wait about 15 seconds after disconnectin g the power cords for your

system to stop running. Watch for the system-power light on the information panel to stop blinking.

The following illustration shows the controls and indicators on the server.

Hard-disk drive activity light: Each hot-swap drive has a hard-disk drive activity light. When this green light is flashing, the drive is being accessed.

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CAUTION: The power control button on the device and 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.

1 2 3

Po wer-control butto n

Reset button

Hard disk drive activity light (green)

Hard disk drive status light (amber)

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Hard-disk drive status light: Each hot-swap drive has a hard-disk drive status light.

When this amber light is on continuously, the drive has failed. If an optional IBM

ServeRAID® adapter is installed in the server, when the light flashes slowly (one flash per second), the drive is being rebuilt. When the light flashes rapidly (three flashes per second), the controller is identifying the drive.

Reset button: Press this button to reset the server and run the power-on self-test (POST).

Power-control button: Press this button to manually turn on or off the server. Information panel: The lights on this panel give status information for your server.

See “Information panel” for more information.

Information panel

The information panel on the front of the server contains status lights.

The following illustration shows the server information panel.

Power: When this green light is on, system power is present in the server. When this light flashes, the server is in standby mode (the system power supply is turned off and AC current is present). When this light is off, either a power supply, AC power, or a light has failed.

1. If this light is off, it does not mean there is no electrical current present in the server. The light might be burned out. To remove all electrical current from the server, you must unplug the server power cords from the electrical outlets.

2. The power light is located above and between the power-control button and the reset button.

Hard disk drive activity: This green light is on when there is activity on a hard disk drive.

Ethernet-link status: When this green light is on, there is an active connection on the Ethernet port. The Ethernet link-status light is also located on the Ethernet (RJ-45) connector on the rear of the server.

Ethernet speed 100 Mbps: When this green light is on, the Ethernet speed is 100 Mbps. When the light is off, the Ethernet speed is 10 Mbps.

Ethernet transmit/receive activ ity: When this green light is on, there is activity between the server and the network. The Ethernet transmit/receive activity light is also located on the Ethernet (RJ-45) connector on the rear of the server.

Information : When this amber light is on, the server power supplies are nonredundant or some other noncritical event has occurred. Check the diagnostic

POWER RESET

SCSI ACT LINK OK

100 MB TX/RX INFO SYS ERROR

100 MB

LINK

System power

Hard disk

drive activity

Ethernet-link status

Information

System error

Ethernet

transmit/receive

activity

Ethernet

speed

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LED panel for more detailed information (see “System board LED locations and

Diagnostic LED panel” on page 67). System error: This amber light is on when a system error occurs. A light on the

diagnostic LED panel will also be on to further isolate the error. (For more information, see “Chapter 7. Solving problems,” on page 117.)

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Chapter 2. Arranging your workspace

To get the most from your server, arrange both the equipment you use and your work area to suit your needs and the kind of work you do. Your comfort is of foremost importance, but light sources, air circulation, and the location of electrical outlets also can affect the way you arrange your workspace.

Comfort

Although no single working position is ideal for everyone, here are a few guidelines to help you find a position that suit s you best.

Sitting in the same position for a long time can cause fatigue. A good chair can make a big difference. The backrest and seat should adjust independently and provide good support. The seat should have a curved front to relieve pressure on the thighs. Adjust the seat so that your thighs are parallel to the floor and your feet are either flat on the floor or on a foot rest.

When using the keyboard, keep your forearms parallel to the floor and your wrists in a neutral, comfortable position. Try to keep a light touch on the keyboard and your hands and fingers relaxed. You can change the angle of the keyboard for maximum comfort by adjusting the position of the keyboard feet.

Adjust the monitor so the top of the screen is at, or slightly below, eye level. Place the monitor at a comfortable viewing distance, usually 51 to 61 cm (20 to 24 in.), and position it so you can view it without having to twist your body. Also position other equipment you use regularly, such as the telephone or a mouse, within easy reach.

Glare and lighting

Position the monitor to minimize glare and reflections from overhead lights, windows, and other light sources. Even reflected light from shiny surfaces can cause annoying reflections on your monitor s c reen. Place the mon itor at right angles to windows and other light sources, when possible. Reduce overhead lighting, if necessary, by turning off lights or using lower wattage bulbs. If you in stall the monitor near a window, use curtains or blinds to block the sunlight. You might have to adjust the Brightness and Contrast controls on the monitor as the room lighting changes throughout the day.

Where it is impossible to avoid reflections or to adjust the lighting, an antiglare filter placed over the screen might be helpful. However , these filters might affect the clarity of the image on the screen; try them only after you have tried all other methods of reducing glare.

Dust buildup compounds problems that are associated with glare. Remember to clean your monitor screen periodically using a soft clot h that is moistened with a nonabrasive liquid glass cleaner.

Air circulation

Your server and monitor produce heat. Your server has one or more fans that pull in fresh air and force out hot air. The monitor lets hot air escape through vents. Blocking the air vents can cause overheating, which might result in a malfunction or damage.

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Place the server and monitor so that nothing blocks the air vents; usually, 15 cm (6 inches) of air space is sufficient. Also, make sure that the vented air is not blowing on someone else.

Electrical outlets and cable lengths

The location of electrical outlets and the length of power cords and cables that connect to the monitor, printer, and other devices might determine the final placement of your server .

When arranging your workspace:

• Avoid the use of extension cords. When possible, plug the server power cords directly into electrical outlets.

• Keep power cords and cables neatly routed away from walkways and other areas where they might get kicked accidentally.

For more information about power cords, refer to the power cord information in this on-line publication.

Chapter 3. Configuring your server

The following configuration programs are provided with your server:

• Configuration/Setup Utility

This program is part of the basic input/output system (BIOS) that comes with your server. You can use this program to configure serial and parallel port assignments, change interrupt request (IRQ) settings, chan ge the drive startup sequence, set the date and time, and set passwords. See “Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program” on page 13 for more information.

• SCSISelect Utility

With the built-in SCSISelect Utility program, you can configure the devices attached to the integrated SCSI controller. See “Using the SCSISelect utility program” on page 20 for more information.

• ServerGuide CDs

The ServerGuide CDs include software setup and installation tools specif ically designed for IBM Netfinity servers. You can use these CDs during the initial installation of your server to configure the server hardware and simplify your network operating system installation. The ServerGuide CDs also contain a collection of application programs, which you can install after your server is up and running. See “Chapter 4. ServerGuide,” on page 23 for more detailed information.

• ServeRAID programs

The ServeRAID programs come with the optional S erveRAID adapters a nd with server models that have a ServeRAID adapter preinstalled. If your server has a ServeRAID adapter installed, you must use the ServeRAID Configuration program to define and configure your disk-array subsystem before you install your operating system.

Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program

This section provides the instructions needed to start the Configuration/Setup Utility program and descriptions of the menu choices available.

Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program

To start the Configuration/Setup Utility program:

1. Turn on the server and watch the monitor screen.

2. When the message Press F1 for Configuration/Setup appears, press F1.

Note: If you have set both levels of passwords (user and administrator), you

must enter the administrator password to access the full Configuration/Setup menu.

3. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen.

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Choices available from the Configuration/Setup main menu

From the Configuration/Setup Utility ma in menu, you can select settings that you want to change. The Configuration/Setup Utility main menu is similar to the following:

Notes:

1. You can press F1 to display Help information for a selected menu item.

2. The choices on some menus might differ slightly, depending on the BIOS version in your server.

Descriptions of the choices available from the main menu are as follows:

• System Summary

Select this choice to display configuration inf ormation. This includes the type and speed of the microprocessors and the amount of memory installed.

Changes that you make to config uration settings appear on this summary screen. You cannot edit the fields.

This choice appears on both the full and limited Configuration/Setup Utility menus.

• System Information

Select this choice to display information about your server. Changes that you make on other menus might appear on this summary screen. You cannot edit any fields. The System Information choice appears only on the full Configuration/Setup Utility main menu.

— Product Data

Select this choice to view system information, such as the machine type and model, the server serial number, and the revision level or issue date of the BIOS stored in the flash electronically erasable programmable ROM (EEPROM).

IBM Netfinity Setup - © IBM Corporation 1998

<F1> Help < > < > Move <Esc> Exit <Enter> Select

↑↓

•

System Summary System Information Devices and I/O Ports Date and Time System Security Start Options Advanced Setup Error Logs

Save Settings Restore Settings Load Default Settings

Exit Setup

Configuration/Setup Utility

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— System Card Data

Select this choice to view vital product data (VPD) for some server components.

• Devices and I/O Ports

Select this choice to view or change the assignments for devices and input/output ports. This choice appears only on the full Con figuration/Setup Utility main menu.

This choice also allows you to enable or disable the integrated SCSI, video, and Ethernet controllers.

— The default setting is Enable for all the controllers. If you select Disable, the

system will not configure the disabled device and the operating system will not see the device. (This is equivalent to unplugging the device.)

— If the on-board SCSI controller is disabled and no other controller and mass

storage device are installed, operating system startup cannot occur.

— If the video controller is disabled and no video adapter is installed, the

server will have no video capability.

Select System Service Processor Settings to view the interrupt-request setting (IRQ) used by the Advanced System Management Processor (system service processor). You can then use the arrow keys to select a new IRQ setting for the Advanced System Management Processor from the list of available choices.

• Date and Time

Select this choice to set the system date and time and to change the system time sent to the Advanced System Management Processor (service processor) when the server is started. This choice appears only on the full Configuration/Setup Utility main menu.

The system time is in a 24-hour format: hour:minute:second. You can set a time delta to be added or subtracted from the system time that is

sent to the service processor (Advanced System Management Processor) each time the server is started. Use the number keys to enter the hours and minutes and + or − to add or subtract from the system time. If you want the system clock time to be the same as the Advanced System Management Processor clock time, leave the value set at its default of 0.

• System Security

Select this choi ce to set passwords or a system owner’s name. This choice appears only on the full Configuration/Setup Utility main menu.

You can implement two levels of password protection: — Power-on Password

Select this choice to set or change a power-on password. See “Using passwords” on page 18 for more information.

— Administrator Password

Select this choice to set or change an administrator password. Attention: If an administrator password is set and then forgotten, it cannot

be overridden or removed. You must replace the system board. The administrator password provides access to all choices on the

Configuration/Setup Utility main menu. You can set, change, or delete both the administrator and power-on passwords, and allow a power-on password to be changed by the user.

See“Using passwords” on page 18 for more information.

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• Start Options

Select this choice to view or change the start options. This choice appears only on the full Configuration/Setup Utility main menu. Start options take effect when you start your server.

You can select keyboard operating characteristics, such as the keyboard speed. Y ou also can specify whether the keyboard number lock starts on or off. You also can enable the server to run without a diskette drive, monitor, or keyboard.

The server uses a startup sequence to determine the device from which the operating system loads. For example, you can define a startup sequence that checks for a startable diskette in the diskette drive, then checks the hard disk drive in bay 1, and then checks a network adapter.

If the

Boot Fail Count choice is enabled, you can restor e the BIO S system defaults

after three consecutive boot failures. If this choice is disabled, the BIOS system defaults can only be loaded from the Configuration/Setup Utility main menu.

You can enable a virus-detection test that checks for changes in the master boot record at star tup.

• Advanced Setup

Select this choice to change values for advanced hardware features, such as cache control, and PCI configuration. This choice appears only on the full Configuration/Setup Utility main menu.

A warning message appears above the choices on this menu to alert you that the system might malfunction if these options are configured incorrectly. Follow the instructions on the screen carefully.

— Processor Serial Number Access

Select this choice to identify if the microprocessor serial number in the microprocessor is readable.

— System Partition Visibility

Select this choice to identify if the System Partition is visible. To make the System Partition visible, set this value to

Visible. To make the System

Partition invisible, set this value to

Hidden. See “Chapter 4. ServerGuide,”

on page 23 for additional information on the System Partition.

— Core Chipset Control

Select this choice to modify settings that control features of the core chip set on the system board.

Attention: Do not make changes here unless directed to do so by an IBM authorized service representative.

— PCI Slot/Dev ice Information

Select this choice to view and identify system resources used by PCI devices. PCI devices automatically communicate with the server configuration information. This usually results in automatic configuration of a PCI device.

Attention: You must use the menu selections to save custom settings for the PCI Slot/Device Information choice. The save, restore and load default settings choices on the main menu of the Configuration/Setup Utility do not save the PCI Slot/Device Information settings.

After making changes, select: – Save and exit the PCI Utility to save the changes and return to the

Advanced Setup choice.

– Exit the PCI Utility without saving changes to ignore the changes,

restore the previous settings, and return to the Advanced Setup choice.

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PCI Device Control allows you to enable or disable the PCI slot s from this menu.

– The default setting is Enable for all the PCI slots. If you select Disable,

the system will not configure the disabled device and the operating system will not see the device. (This is equivalent to unplugging the device.)

— Cache Control

Select this choice to enable or disable the microprocessor cache. In addition, you can define the microprocessor cache type as write-back (WB) or writethrough (WT). Selecting write-back mode will provide the maximum system performance.

— Memory Settings

Select this choice to manually disable or enable a bank of memory. If a memory error is detected during POST or memory configuration, the

server can automatically disable the failing memory bank and continue operating with reduced memory capacity. If this occurs, you must manually enable the memory bank after the problem is corrected. Select Memory Settings from the Advanced Setup menu, use the arrow keys to highlight the bank that you want to enable; then, use the arrow keys to select Enable.

— Hot Swap PCI Slot Power Control

Select this choice to manually force power on to any of the six Active PCI (hot-plug) slots. This is used for PCI adapters that do not have the presence detect pins that the system hot-plug controller uses to turn power on to a slot.

• Event Logs

Select this choice to view or clear error logs. —Select POST Error Log to view the three most recent error codes and

messages that the system generated during POST. Select Clear error logs from the POST Error Log menu to clear the error log.

—Select System Event/Error Log to view the system event/error log. The

system event/error log contains all the system error and warning messages that the system has generated. You can use the arrow keys to move between pages in the system event/error log.

Select Clear error logs from the System Event/Error Log menu to clear the error or event log.

• Save Settings

Select this choice to save your customized settings.

• Restore Settings

Select this choice to delete your changes and restore the previous settings.

• Load Default Settings

Select this choice to cancel your changes and restore the factory settings.

• Exit Setup

If you have made any changes, the program will prompt you to save the changes or exit without saving the changes.

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Using passwords

The System Security choice appears only on the full Configura tion/Setup Utility menu. After you select this choice, you can implement two levels of password protection: power-on password and administrator password.

Power-on password

After you set a power-on password, you can enable the unattended-start mode. This locks the keyboard and mouse, but allows the system to start the operating system. The keyboard and mouse remain locked until you enter the correct password.

You can use any combination of up to seven characters (A–Z, a–z, and 0–9) for your power-on password. Keep a record of your password in a secure place. If you forget the power-on password, you can regain access to the server through one of the following methods:

• If an administrator password is set, enter the administrator password at the power-on prompt. Start the Configuration/Setup Utility program and change the power-on password.

• Change the position of the password override jumper as described in “Setting the password override jumper”.

• Remove the battery and then install the battery.

Setting the password override jumper: Wh en a power-on password is set, POST does not complete until you enter the password. If you for get the power-o n password, you can regain access to the server through either of the following methods:

• Enter the administrator password at the power-on prompt, if an administrator password has been set. (If necessary, see “Administrator password” for details.) Start the Configuration/Setup Utility program, and chan ge the power-on password.

• Change the position of the jumper on J15 as described in Table 2 on page 19 to bypass the power-on password check. You can then start the Configuration/Setup Utility program and change the power-on password.

T able 2 on page 19 contains the names and descriptions of jumper J15, located on the system board.

Notes:

1. Turn off the server, and disconnect all power cords before moving any jumpers.

2. Jumpers J17 and J3 are located on the same jumper block as jumper J15 on the system board. These jumpers are set to

Disabled. Do not change the

settings on these jumpers. Attention: If you change the settings on these jumpers, the server will fail.

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The following illustration shows the power-on password override jumper (J15) on the system board.

Administrator password

Select this choice to set an administrator password. The administrator password provides access to all choices on the Configuration/Setup Utility main menu. Y ou can set, change, or delete both the administrator and power-on passwords, and allow a power-on password to be changed by the user.

Attention: If an administrator password is set and then forgotten, it cannot be overridden or removed. You must replace the system board.

The following table provides a summary of the password features.

Jumper name Description

J15 Power-on password override

Changing the position of this jumper bypasses the power-on password check if the jumper has been moved since the server was last powered on. You do not need to move the jumper back to the default position after the password is overridden. The default position is a jumper on pins 1 and 2.

Changing the position of this jumper does not affect the administrator password check if an administrator password is set.

Table 2. Jumper J15 on the system board

Ty p e of p ass w ord Re s u lt s

Power-on password • Ent er th e password to complete the system startup.

• All choices are available on the Configuration/Setup Utility main menu.

Table 3. Power-on and administrator password features

Flash ROM page swap jumper (J14)

Power-on password override jumper (J15)

Reserved (J3)

Reserved (J17)

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Using the SCSISelect utility program

SCSISelect is a built-in, menu-driven conf iguration utility program that you can use to:

• View the default SCSI IDs

• Locate and cor rect c onfiguration conflicts

• Perform a low-level format on a SCSI hard disk The following sections provide the instructions needed to start the SCSISelect Utility

and descriptions of the menu choices available. Note: If your server has a RAID adapter installed, use the configuration method

supplied with the RAID adapter to view or change SCSI settings for attached devices.

Starting the SCSISelect utility program

To start the SCSISelect utility program:

1. Turn on the server.

2. When the <<< Press <CTRL><A> for SCSISelect™ Utility! >>> prompt appears,

press Ctrl+A. Note: If an administrator password has been set, a prompt appea r s asking you

to enter the password to start the SCSISelect Utility program.

3. When prompted, select either channel A (internal) or channel B (external).

4. Use the arrow keys to select a choice from the menu.

• Press Esc to return to the previous menu.

• Press the F5 key to switch between color and monochrome modes (if your monitor permits).

5. Follow the instructions on the screen to change the settings of the selected items; then, press Enter.

Administrator password

• No password is required to start the system.

• Enter the password to access the Configuration/Setup Utility program.

• All choices are available on the Configuration/Setup Utility main menu.

Administrator and power-on password

• You can enter either password to complete the system startup.

• The administrator password provides access to all choices on the Configuration/Setup Utility main menu. You can set, change, or delete both the administrator and power-on passwords, and allow a power-on password to be changed by the user.

• The power-on password provides access to a limited set of choices on the Configuration/Setup Utility main menu. This limited access might include changing or deleting the power-on password.

Ty p e of p ass w ord Re s u lt s

Table 3. Power-on and administrator password features

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Choices available from the SCSISelect menu

The following choices appear on the SCSISelect Utility menu:

• Configure/View Host Adapter Settings

Select this choice to view or change the SCSI controller settings. To reset the SCSI controller to its default values, press F6; then, follow the instructions that appear on the screen.

You can view or change the following controller settings: — Host Adapter SCSI ID

Select this choice to view the SCSI controller ID, normally 7.

— SCSI Parity Checking

Select this choice to view the assigned value of Enabled.

— Host Adapter SCSI Termination

Select this choice to view the assigned value of Enabled.

— Boot Device Options

Select this choice to configure startable device parameters. Before you can make updates, you must know the ID of the device whose parameters you want to configure.

— SCSI Device Configuration

Select this choice to configure SCSI device parameters. Before you can make updates, you must know the ID of the device whose parameters you want to configure.

Note: The Maximum Sync Transfer Rate represents the transfer rate for

Ultra SCSI devices. – The transfer rate for Ultra3 SCSI LVD devices is 160.0 – The transfer rate for Ultra2 SCSI LVD devices is 80.0 – The transfer rate for Fast SCSI devices is 20.0

— Advanced Configuration Options

Select this choice to view or change the settings for advanced configuration options.

• SCSI Disk Utilities

Select this choice to view the SCSI IDs that are assigned to each device or to format a SCSI device.

To use the utility program, select a drive from the list. Read the screens car e fully before making a selection.

Note: If you press Ctrl+A before the selected drives are ready, an Unexpected

SCSI Command Failure screen might appear. Restart the server and watch the SCSISelect messages as each drive spins up. After the drive that you want to view or format spins up, press Ctrl+A.

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Chapter 4. ServerGuide

The ServerGuide CDs include easy-to-use server software setup and installation tools, specifically designed for IBM Netfinity servers. The ServerGuide Netfinity Setup and Installation program detects the server model and hardware options installed and uses the information during setup to configure hardware. You can simplify Network operating system (NOS) installations because ServerGuide provides updated device drivers, and in some cases, installs them automatically.

If there is a newer version of ServerGuide available, you can purchase an update package. For details, see the Software Coupon form that comes with your Netfinity Server Library, or visit o ur Web site at: http://www.ibm.com/pc/coupon

ServerGuide provides the following to make setup easier:

• Simple to use GUI interface with online help provided.

• Diskette-free setup; configuration programs displayed are based on detected hardwa re options.

• Netfinity Performance Opt imizer program easily tunes your serv er for your spe cific environment.

• System BIOS update program; updates the BIOS level directly from the CD.

• Correct device drivers are provided based on the server model and hardware detected.

• NOS partition size and file system type are selectable during setup.

• Popular network operating system (NOS) updates provided on the ServerGuide Operating System Updat es CD. No need to download and install diskettes.

• Includes Administrator tools such as Diskette Factory.

• Powerful application programs are provided at no additional charge.

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Features at a glance

Summary of ServerGuide features: Note: Exact features and functions can vary with the release of ServerGuide. To

learn more about the release you that have, start the Netfinity Setup and Installation CD and view the online overview.

Netfinity Setup and Installation CD

Note: Requires a supported

Netfinity server with an enabled startable (bootable) CD-ROM drive. Not all features are supported on all models.

• Sets system date and time.

• Detects the ServeRAID adapter or controller and runs the ServeRAID configuratio n program.

• Updates the licensed internal code (firmware) level without creating diskettes.

• Checks the system BIOS level to see if a later level is available from the CD. Can update BIOS without creating diskettes.

• Updates firmware for Advanced System Management adapters and controllers.

• Provides the Netfinity Performance Optimizer program to easily tune your server for your environment.

• Creates a system partition on the default drive. You can run server-specific utility programs after setup.

• Detects installed hardware options and provides updated device drivers for most adapters and devices.

Netfinity Setup and Installation CD (Con’d.)

• Diskette-free installation available for Windows 2000, Windows NT, and NetWare.

• Provides a "Replicated" installation path for multiple Windows 2000, Windows NT Server 4.0, and W indows Enterprise Edition installations.

• Includes an online README file with links to tips for your particular hardware and NOS installation.

Note: Installation requires your

NOS CD.

Diskette Factory

• With a few mouse-clicks, you can create diagnostic, device driver, adapter, and other diskettes for IBM Netfinity servers.

• Includes a vast library of fully-tested device drivers.

•The Diskette Factory CD li nks you to the Web to check for the latest diskette images (requires Windows and an Internet connection.)

• Search function helps locate diskettes by title or keywords.

Operating System Updates CD

• Provides current updates from the software developer for supported network operating systems.

• Installs directly from CD; no diskettes are required.

Netfinity Applications CD

• Installs powerful applications.

• Activation keys are not required.

• Diskettes are not required, installs applications directly from CD.

TechConnect CD

The TechConnect CD is now included with your server. View or print server documentation. Topics can include:

• Netfinity server manuals

• Technical publications

• Software integration guides (IBM Redbooks)

• Industry topics

• Marketing brochures

Note: No-cost subscription service is available; visit: www.ibm.com/pc/techconnect

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Setup and Configuration overview

When you use the Netfinity Setup and Installation CD, you do not need setup diskettes. You can configure any supported IBM Netfinity server model. The setup program detects the server model, and displays only the ServeRAID or system configuration programs you need, all in a wizard interface.

The following is a brief explanation of a typical hardware configuration from ServerGuide:

Note: Exact features and functions can vary with the release of ServerGuide.

• When you start the Netfinity Setup and Installation CD, you are prompted for your language, country, and keyboard layout. (This informatio n is stored and later passed on to the network operating system (NOS) installation program.)

• ServerGuide presents choices for running the configuration programs. For example:

—The Express path runs the required programs for your server, based on the

hardware detected.

—The Custom path displays all programs available for your server, and you

decide which programs to run.

Note: The following programs are optional if you select the Custom path. You can run any or all programs.

• The Set Date and Time feature is provided so you do not have to go into setup (F1) to access these settings.

• ServerGuide checks the server BIOS and microcode (firmware) levels for supported options, then checks the CD for a newer level. (CD content can be newer than the hardware.) ServerGuide can flash update the BIOS level.

• The ServeRAID configuration program starts, leading you through the entire configuration process.

• Before the setup program completes, ServerGuide creates a system partition on the default drive.

•The Netfinity Performance Optimizer program easily tunes your server for your specific environment.

• ServerGuide displays a confirmation record, so you know when you have completed all the required programs. Next, you are ready to install your NOS.

Notes:

1. Plug and Play adapters configure automatically. Legacy or non-IBM adapters might require switch settings, additional devi ce drivers, and in stallation after installing the NOS. See the documentation that comes with the adapter.

2. Diagnostics for your server are either in Read-Only Memory (ROM), or on a separate diagnostics CD that comes with your server.

Looking for a list of compatible adapters? Visit the IBM ServerProven Web site at: http://www.pc.ibm.com/compat

System Partition

ServerGuide creates a system partition on the default drive. The system partition provides server-specific utility programs, such as the Service Processor DOS Utility Program.

To access programs on the system partition, restart the server and press Alt+F1 when the Alt+F1 prompt appears on the screen. The system partition menu displays the programs available for your server model.

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Note: T o find out which servers run utility pr ograms fr om the system partition, start

the Netfin ity Setup and Installation CD and view the online overview.

Network operating system (NOS) installation overview

You can use ServerGuide to shorten your installation time. ServerGuide provides the necessary device drivers, based on the hardware and NOS you are installing.

The following is a brief explanation of a typical ServerGuide NOS installation. Note: Exact features and functions can vary with the release of ServerGuide.

• After you have completed the setup process, you are r eady to load the operating system installation program. (You will need your copy of the NOS CD to complete the installation.)

• ServerGuide stores information about the server model, service processor, hard disk controllers, and network adapters. ServerGuide then checks the CD for newer device drivers. (ServerGuide stores this information for the NOS installation program.)

• ServerGuide presents partition options that are based on your NOS selection and hard disk drive size (if applicable).

• If you are installing from diskette, ServerGuide displays the required diskettes you must create as well as the optional diskettes you might wa nt to create. The diskettes you can create are the device driver diskettes that match the installed adapters or controllers.

• ServerGuide will prompt you to insert your NOS CD and restart the server. At this point, the NOS program (for example, Mic r osoft Windows NT Server) takes control to complete the installation.

Setting up multiple servers

ServerGuide helps you set up multiple Windows 2000, Windows NT Server 4.0, and Windows NT Server 4.0 Enterprise Edition systems. During the ServerGuide setup, just select the option to create a Replicated Installation Diskette. The diskette you create will contain the server name, domain name, and all other information that is needed to complete multiple installations.

Use the Replicated Installation Diskette, along with ServerGuide, to set up multiple servers. You can modify the diskette if you want to install different options on one of the servers. Because ServerGuide also has the correct device drivers for your Netfinity server, you will save a lot of time in the process.

Installing your NOS without ServerGuide

If you have already configured the server hardware, and you decide not to use ServerGuide to install your NOS, do the following:

Download the latest NOS installation instructions and device drivers from the World Wide Web at:

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

1. Select Servers.

2. From the Family field, select your server model.

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3. To download NOS installation instructions, click Software information. The

information appears on the window.

Additional programs included with ServerGuide

As a convenience, ServerGuide comes with additional software to assist you with the server installation.

NOS updates

ServerGuide includes selected NOS updates that are provided by NOS software developers. Refer to the README file on the root directory of the ServerGuide Operating System Updat es CD.

Applications

A variety of powerful applications are included with ServerGuide, and you do not need activation keys. Offerings can vary with the release. Check the Netfinity Applications CD labels for a list, or start the Nefinity Setup and Install ati on CD an d view the online overview.

Installing applications

Installation instructions vary with the NOS you are using. Refer to the NOS-specific installation instructions that are printed on each ServerGuide Netfinity Applications CD label.

Note: You will also receive a TechC o nnect CD with your server. You must have

Windows installed to run the TechConnect program. The program "autostarts" when the CD is inserted.

Error symptoms

This section provides ServerGuide error symptoms and troubleshooting tips. Look for the symptom in the left column of the chart. Probable solutions to the

problem are in the right column.

Setup Action

Netfinity Setup and Installation CD will not start.

• Be sure the system is a supported Netfinity server with a startable (bootable) CD-ROM drive.

• If the startup (boot) sequence settings have been altered, be sure the CD-ROM is first in the boot sequence.

• If more than one CD-ROM drive is installed, be sure that only one drive is set as the primary drive. Start the CD from the primary drive.

ServeRAID program cannot view all installed drives - or cannot install NOS.

• Be sure there are no duplicate SCSI IDs or IRQ assignments.

• Be sure that the hard disk drive is connected properly.

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The Operating System Installation

program continuously loops.

Free up more space on the hard disk.

ServerGuide will not start your NOS CD.

Be sure the NOS CD you have is supported by ServerGuide. See the Netfinity Setup and Installation CD label for a list of NOS versions supported.

Cannot install NOS - option is grayed out.

Be sure the NOS is supported on your server. If the NOS is supported, either there is no logical drive defined (ServeRAID systems) or the ServerGuide system partition is not pr esent. Run the setup and configuration program.

TechConnect

Action

Cannot start TechConnect CD.

Be sure you are starting the CD on a system with Microsoft Wi n d ow s installed.

Cannot view publications from TechConnect CD, or text is unreadable.

Be sure you have the Adobe reader installed (available from the TechConnect CD).

Diskette Factory

Action

Get "time out" or "Unknown host" errors

Be sure you have access to the Internet through FTP directly.

Setup Action

Chapter 5. Using Netfinity Manager

Netfinity Manager provides powerful hardware systems-management capabilities, including access to all systems on the network that are running Netfinity Manager or Client Services for Netfinity Manager. In addition to all standard Client Services for Netfinity Manager functions, Netfinity Manager also features directory transfers and file, remote screen captures, and remote command-line sessions. Netfinity Manager also enables you to export data collected by System Information Tool, System Profile, Software Inventory, and System Monitor to a DB2, Lotus Notes, or SQL or DB2 via an open database connectivity (ODBC) database (ODBC export is available on Windows NT systems only). Finally, Netfinity Manager enables you to start services at scheduled times and dates for simplified, automated systems management.

Netfinity Manager also provides two powerful features that enable you to access the Netfinity Manager system and all Netfinity Manager systems from a system that is not attached to the managing sys tem network:

• Serial Connection Control Use the Serial Connection Control service to use a Netfinity Manager system

modem to establish a connection with any Netfinity Manager system that has a modem. Once this connection is established, the Netfinity Manager has full access to Netfinity Manager services, just as though the remote system were part of the managing system network .

• Netfinity Manager for Web Netfinity Manager for Web enables access and remote control of the Netfinity

Manager system over the Internet, using any system that has an Internet connection and a World Wide Web (WWW) browser. Wi th the Netfinity Manager for Web, you can access your Netfinity Manager systems from anywhere in the world.

Managing your IBM Netfinity server with Netfinity Manager

A Netfinity Manager systems management environment consists of two parts:

• A systems management console ru nning Netfinity Manager. The systems management console is the system from which administrative tasks are performed.

• Client systems running Client Services for Netfinity Manager. Client Services for Netfinity Manager runs on all client system s in your network and enables Netfinity Manager to remotely monitor, inventory, manage, and troubleshoot the systems on which it is installed.

Once you have installed Netfinity Manager and Client Services for Netfinity Manager on the appropriate systems you are ready to use Netfinity Manager to remotely inventory, monitor, and troubleshoot the client systems in your network.

The copy of Netfinity Manager that is included with ServerGuide entitles you to one Netfinity Manager installation. You are also entitled to additional installations of Client Services for Netfinity Manager, which can be installed on other systems in your network. Furthermore, additional Netfinity Manager and Client Services for Netfinity Manager licenses a re available for purchase from your IB M representative.

If you plan to use your IBM Netfinity 6000R server as a systems management console, install Netfinity Manager on your server and then install Client S ervices f or Netfinity

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Manager on your networked client systems. If you plan to use another system, such as a networked workstation, to manage an d ma intain your IBM Netfinity 6000R server, install Netfinity Manager on the networked system an d install Client Services for Netfinity Manager on your server. See the following table for supported installations for your server:

1. This section provides installation instructio ns for Netfinity Manager only. For Client Services for Netfinity Manager installation instructions, see the documentation listed in “Getting more information about Netfinity Manager” on

page 56.

2. This section provides installation instructions for all operating systems supported by Netfinity Manager. However, not all operating systems described in this section are certified for use with all Netfinity server models. For a list of supported operating system for you Netfinity server model, see the Server Pro ven list at

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

Netfinity Manager documentation

The Netfinity directory on the ServerGuide Netfinity Applications CD contains online versions (*.PDF format) of all Netfinity Manager documentation. For more information on included documentation, see “Getting more information about Netfinity Manager” on page 56.

If your server will be

used as a...

install... and then...

systems management console

Netfinity Manager for Windows NT on your server

install Client Services for Netfinity Manager on your client systems. Client Services for Netfinity Manager is available for systems running IBM OS/2, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT, Novell NetWare, and SCO UNIX.

managed client system Client Services for

Netfinity Manager for Windows NT or Novell NetWare

install Netfinity Man ager for OS/2, Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT on the networked system that will be used as a systems management console. Then, install Client Services for Netfinity Manager on your client systems. Client Services for Netfinity Manager is available for systems running IBM OS/2, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT, Novell NetWare, and SCO UNIX.

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Netfinity Manager system requirements

The minimum system requirements for Netfinity Manager vary based on which supported operating system is running on your system.

• If you are installing Netfinity Manager for OS/2, see “Netfinity Manager for OS/2 system requirements”.

• If you are installing Netfinity Manager for Windows 95 (or Windows 98), see “Netfinity Manager for Windows 95 and Windows 98 system requirements” on page 31.

• If you are installing Netfinity Manager for Windows NT , see “Netfinity Manager for Windows NT system requirements” on page 32.

Netfinity Manager for OS/2 system requirements

The minimum system requirements for Netfinity Manager for OS/2 are:

• OS/2 version 3.0 or later

• Approximately 19 MB–22 MB of hard disk space (space required depends on system configuration)

• A LAN adapter card and one or more of the following communications protocols:

— IBM TCP/IP for OS/2 version 1.2 or later (required for Netfinity Manager

with Web Enhancement)

— NetBIOS

Note: The Netfinity Manager NetBIOS requirements are three names, two

sessions, and nine network control blocks (N CBs). —IPX — SNA (IBM Communications Manager/2 version 1.1 only)

Note: Systems using Netfinity Manager with Microsoft SNA Server

cannot communicate with systems that run the Microsoft SNA

Server client. Netfinity Manager supports only server-to-server

communications between systems that run Microsoft SNA Server

software. However, Netfinity Manager systems running Microsoft

SNA Server can communicate with other Netfinity Manager

systems using any of the other supported S NA stacks.

• A 9600 baud or greater modem (optional). The hard disk requirement for Client Services for Netfinity Manager is 6.5 MB–9 M B

of hard disk space. All other system requirements are the same as for Netfinity Manage r for OS/2.

Note: Serial Connection Control will not function on systems that do not have a

properly installed and configured modem.

Netfinity Manager for Windows 95 and Windows 98 system requirements

The minimum system requirements for Netfinity Manager for Windows 95 are:

• Microsoft Windows 95 or later

• Approximately 17 MB–20 MB of hard disk space (space required depends on system configuration)

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• A LAN adapter card and one or more of the following communications protocols:

— TCP/IP (must be WinSock Version 1.1-compatible; required for Netfinity

Manager with Web Enhancement)

— NetBIOS

Note: The Netfinity Manager NetBIOS requirements are three names, two

sessions, and nine network control blocks (N CBs). —IPX — SNA (PCOMM 4.1 or later SNA stack)

Note: Systems using Netfinity Manager with Microsoft SNA Server

cannot communicate with systems that run the Microsoft SNA

Server client. Netfinity Manager supports only server-to-server

communications between systems that run Microsoft SNA Server

software. However, Netfinity Manager systems running Microsoft

SNA Server can communicate with other Netfinity Manager

systems using any of the other supported S NA stacks.

• A 9600 baud or greater modem (optional). The hard disk requirement for Client Services for Netfinity Manager is 6.5 MB–9 M B

of hard disk space. All other system requirements are the same as for Netfinity Manager f or Windows NT.

Note: Serial Connection Control will not function on systems that do not have a

properly installed and configured modem.

Netfinity Manager for Windows NT system requirements

The minimum system requirements for Netfinity Manager for Windows NT are:

• Microsoft Windows NT version 4.0 or later

• Approximately 17 MB–20 MB of hard disk space (space required depends on system configuration)

• A LAN adapter card and one or more of the following communications protocols:

— TCP/IP (must be WinSock Version 1.1-compatible; required for Netfinity

Manager with Web Enhancement)

— NetBIOS

Note: The Netfinity Manager NetBIOS requirements are three names, two

sessions, and nine network control blocks (N CBs). —IPX — SNA (Microsoft SNA Server version 2.11 with Service Pack 1 and

WCPIC32.DLL dated 01/22/97 or later. This DLL is available from Microsoft)

Note: Systems using Netfinity Manager with Microsoft SNA Server cannot

communicate with systems that run the Microsoft SNA Server client. Netfinity Manager supports only server-to-server communicatio ns between systems that run Microsoft SNA Server software. However, Netfinity Manager systems running Microsoft SNA Server can communicate with other Netfinity Manager systems using any of the other supported SNA stacks.

• A 9600 baud or greater modem (optional).

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The hard disk requirement for Client Services for Netfinity Manager is 6.5 MB–9 M B of hard disk space. All other system requirements are the same as for Netfinity Manager f or Windows NT.

Notes:

1. Serial Connection Control will not function on systems that do not have a properly installed and configured modem.

2. To most effectively manage Windows NT systems, any user that will be using Netfinity Manager on a Windows NT system (locally or remotely) must have administrator-level access to the system.

Starting the Netfinity Manager installation program

For instructions on installing Client Services for Netfinity Manager, see the documentation listed in “Getting more information about Netfinity Manager” on page 56.

To start the Netfinity Manager installation program on a system that is running Windows NT 4.0:

1. Start the computer with your operating system.

2. Place the ServerGuide Netfinity Applications CD into the CD-ROM drive.

3. Follow the instructions for your operating system below:

• OS/2 Warp Server

a. From a command prompt, type

where x is the CD-ROM drive letter, and then press Enter.

b. Type

SCOS2

and then press Enter. The ServerGuide Netfinity Applications windows opens.

c. Select IBM Netfinity Manager from the Available Applications

selection list.

Note: To install Client Services for Netfinity Manager, select Client

Services for Netfinity Manager from the Available

Applications list and then refer to the Client Services for Netfinity

Manager User’s Guide for additional installation instructions.

d. Click Install Product to start the installation process.

• Windows 95, 98, or NT

a. Click the Start button.

b. Click Run... from the Start button menu.

c. Type

x:\SCW95

where x is the drive letter of the CD-ROM drive in the Command Line field and then click OK. The ServerGuide Netfinity Applications windows opens.

d. Select IBM Netfinity Manager from the Available Applications

selection list.

Note: To install Client Services for Netfinity Manager, select Client

Services for Netfinity Manager from the Available

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Applications list and then refer to the Client Services for Netfinity Manager User’s Guide for additional installation instructions.

e. Click Install Product to start the installation process.

4. Choose a drive and directory from which the Netfinity Manager program files will be copied.

Type in the Directory to Install from field the drive and directory name where the Netfinity Manager program files are located. The default is the drive and directory from which the Netfinity Manager installati on program was started.

5. Type in the Directory to Install to field the drive and directory in which to install the Netfinity Manager files.

Enter the drive and directory name to which the Netfinity Ma nager program files will be copied. The default is C:\NETFIN (on systems running OS/2) or C:\WNETFIN (on sys tems running Windows 95 or Windows NT).

6. Click OK to save these settings and open the Netfinity Manager Installation Program window.

7. Select installation options. There is only one installation configuration for Netfinity Manager. However, the

Netfinity Manager program offers several installation opt ions. Each option enables additional specialized feature of this product.

The available installat ion options are:

• Advanced System Management Support

Click Advanced System Management Support to install the Advanced System Management service on this system. Use this service to monitor and manage IBM Advanced System Management processors and adapters.

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Important: If you install Advanced System Management su pport an enhanced version of the Serial Connection Control service, named Dynamic Connection Manager, will be installed instead of Serial Connection Control. For more information on Advanced System Management and the Dynamic Connection Manager service see the Advanced System Management Information section of this server library.

• Capacity Manager

Click Capacity Management to install the Capacity Management service on this system. Capacity Management is a resource management and plann ing tool that is designed to enable network managers and administrators to remotely monitor server performance.

• Remote Workstation Control

Click Remote Workstation Control to enable the Remote Workstation Control service on this system. Use Remote Workstation Control to monitor or control the screen display of remote systems that are running Netfinity Manager or Client Services for Netfinity Manager.

• Update Connector Manager (NT 4.0, TCP/IP, and Web Browser Required)

Click Update Connector Manager (NT 4.0, TCP/IP, and Web Browser Required) if Netfinity Manager is being installed on a system that will be used to manage system updates on client systems using updates that are available from the IBM selection server.

• World Wide Web Enhancement (TCP/IP Required)

Click World Wide We b Enhancement (TCP/IP Required) if the Netfinity Manager is being installed on a system that will be used to manage other Netfinity Manager systems, and can be accessed and controlled remotely over the Internet using a World Wide Web browser.

8. Install Netfinity Manager.

Click Install to continue. The installation program copies all program files that are required by the installation configuration. A window appears, displaying the name of the file that is currently being copied.

Note: Click Cancel to stop the installation process. Network communication drivers and the following Netfinity Manager services

are installed:

• Alert Manager

• Alert on LAN® Configuration (available only on systems running Windows 95 or later or Windows NT 4.0 or later)

• Capacity Management (available only on sys tems running Windows NT 4.0 or later)

• Cluster Manager (available only on systems running Windows NT 4.0 or later)

• Critical File Monitor

• DMI Browser (requires DMI Service Layer)

• ECC Memory Setup (requires ECC memory)

• Event Scheduler

• File T ransfer

• Power On Error Detect

• Predictive Failure Analysis® (requires PFA-enabled hard disk drive)

• Process Manager

• RAID Manager (requires RAID adapter)

• Remote Session

• Remote System Manager

• Remote Workstation Control

• Screen View

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• Security Manager

• Serial Connection Control

• Service Configuration Manager

• Service Processor Manager

• Service Manager

• Software Inventory

• System Diagnostics Manager

• System Information Tool

• System Monitor

• System Partition Access (requires System Partition)

• Update Connector Manager (available only on systems running Windows NT 4.0 or later)

• System Profile

• Web Manager Configuration (installed only if the Netfinity Ma na ger Installation with Web Enhancement installation configuration is selected)

Note: The graphical user interface (GUI) program files for DMI Browser, ECC

Memory Setup, System Partition Access, RAID Manager, and Predictive Failure Analysis will be installed regardless of whether the system has a DMI Service Layer, ECC Memory, a System Partition, a RAID adapter, or a PFA-enabled disk drive. This enables a network administrator to remotely access these services on other systems within a network. However, the installation program insta lls the base program that enables local use of the service only if the required hardware or system configuration is present.

9. Configure the Network Drivers. If the installation configuration allows for n e twork access, enter information

regarding the communication protocols that are supported by the system. The Network Driver Configuration win d ow will appear.

Follow these steps to continue configu ri ng the system:

a. Enter a System Name.

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Enter a name for the system in the System Name field. This name will help other Netfinity Manager users identify the system on the network.

b. Select a Network Driver.

Select one of the available Network Drivers that are displayed in the Netwo rk Drivers field. Once selected, the Network Driver will assign a network address to the system.

Notes:

(1) The fields that appe ar ben eat h th e Driver Enabled check box will change

depending on which Network Driver you select.

(2) When enabling the IPX or TCP/IP Network Driver, the network address

cannot be altered, and it will not appear on the screen. No field will appear beneath the Driver Enabled check box if you select the IPX or TCP/IP Network Driver.

(3) When enabling the NetBI OS Network Driver, a network address will be

selected and displayed in the Network Address field. To change this

default name, enter any 1–8 character address. However, this address must be unique to the system. If this NetBIOS address is identical to the NetBIOS address of another system on the network, it will prevent Netfinity Manager from starting properly.

(4) When enabling the Serial Netfinity Manager driver, type a name that will

be used to identify the system in the Unique Machine Dialup Name field. This name can be up to 32 characters long, and must be unique to the system. If this name is not unique, it can prevent remote Netfinity Manager users from using the S erial Co nnection Co ntrol service to access the system.

c. Enable the Network Driver.

When you have entered all required information, click the Driver Enabled

check box to activate the driver on startup. If the system supports multiple network interfaces, add additional network drivers by repeating steps b and c.

d. Identify the system with System Keywords (optional).

To make full use of the Remote System Manager’s discovery process, identify

the system (and each of the Netfinity Manager systems that are on the

network) with descriptive system keywords. Enter these keywords in the

appropriate System Keywords fields.

e. Select Netfinity Manager Options (optional)

Click on the Options button to open the Netfinity Manager Options window.

The Netfinity Manager Options window contains special options that affect

Netfinity Manager network operations. Available options include:

• Force Remote Logons

If the Force Remote Logons option is enabled, the system will not be able to save the User ID/Password combinations that were used when accessing remote systems. This will force you to manua lly log on each time a remote system is accessed.Service Execution Alerts

• Service Execution Alerts

If the Service Execution Alerts option is enabled, the Netfinity Manager Service Manager will generate a Netfinity Manager alert whenever one of the user’s Netfinity Manager services is started by a remote user. The alert includes the name of the service that was run and information about the user that started the service.

• Show Network Suppo rt

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If the Show Network Support option is enabled, the Netfinity Manager Support Program (or Network Interface) will be visible as a minimized process in the Windows NT 4.0 task bar. This enables the user to shut down the Netfinity Manager Support Program. If the Netfinity Manager Support Program is to remain invisible to the user, do not enable this option.

• Remote User Authorization for Screen Access

If the Remote User Authorization for Screen Access option is enabled, a remote user cannot use either Remote Workstation Control or Screen View on your system without your permission. When this option is enabled and a remote user attempts to use one of these services on your system, a window will pop up on you r desktop alerting you that a remote user is attempting to use the Remote Workstation Control or Screen View service and asking whether you want to permit this user to use this service on your system. You can click Yes or No. If you do not make a selection within 15 seconds (for example, if you are not sitting at your system when the access attempt is made), Netfinity Manager will automatically prevent the remote user from using the servic e on your system.

• Disable DNS Name Res olution

If the Disable DNS Name Resolution option is enabled, Netfinity Manager will use only a numeric TCP/IP address (for example,

8.24.67.32) to communicate with remote systems and will not attempt to resolve the numeric address into an alphanumeric, Domain Name Server (DNS) address (for example, your.system.ibm.com). Select this option if you are using Netfinity Manager is a WINS networking environment or if you are using TCP/IP in an environment that does not have a Domain Name Server.

To enable one or more of the available Netfinity Manager Options:

(1) Click Options....

(2) Select one or more Netfinity Manager options. (3) Click Save.

f. Set the Network Time-out Value (optional).

The Network Time-out field shows the number of seconds that Netfinity Manager will attempt to communicate with a remote system that is not responding. If Netfinity Manager does not establish contact with the remote system within this time, it cancels th e communication attempt. The Network Time-out default setting is 15 seconds. This default setting might not need to be altered.

g. Save the configuration and continue.

Click Save to save the configuration. Then, click Exit to continue.

Note: The configuration can be changed later by double-clicking the

Network Driver Configuration object in the Netf inity Manager

folder.

10. After finishing configuring the system for network access, the insta llation program displays a list of changes that must be made to the system configuration files, and asks whether the installation program should make the changes. For example, if you are installing Netfinity Manager for Windows 95, the installation program will display a list of changes that must be made to the CONFIG.SYS file.

Click either Yes or No. Note: These changes must be made to the system configuration for Netfinity

Manager to run correctly.

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• If you click Yes the insta llation program automatically makes the necessary

changes to the system configuration.

• If you click No the commands are saved to a file named CONFIG.NEW in

the destination directory (and to AUTOEXEC.NEW, if appropriate) so that they can be added later.

11. The installation is now complete. Shut down and restart the system for the system configuration changes to take effect.

Netfinity Manager database support

Netfinity Manager supports the collection and export of a vast amount of systemspecific data to a Netfinity Manager database.

Netfinity Manager databases can be created on database management sys tems using DB2®, Lotus Notes®, or Microsoft SQL. Microsoft SQL is supported through open database connectivity (ODBC), and is available on sys tems running Netfinity Manager for OS/2, Windows 95, or Windows NT. If the system supports ODBC, the user can access and export DB2 data through ODBC as well. Once support for one or more of these databases has been installed along with Netfinity Manager, data can be exported from these Netfinity Manager services:

• Alert Manager

• Software Inventory

• System Information Tool

• System Profile

• System Monitor

Information on how to install and configure support for database export follows.

• If support for DB2 database export is being installed, see “DB2 database

support”.

• If support for Lotus Notes database export is being installed, see “Lotus Notes

database support” on page 43.

• If support for ODBC database export is being installed, see “ODBC database

support” on page 45.

DB2 database support

Support for DB2 database export is automatically configured during installation of the Netfinity Manager. However, the database system itself must be configured. Instructions for configuring the database follow.

A raw data dump to a file is also available and will run without a database.

System requirements

Netfinity Manager DB2 database export is supported on systems running Netfinity Manager for OS/2, Netfinity Manager for Windows 95, Netfinity Manager for Windows 98, and Netfinity Manager for Windows NT. For more information about supported version numbers refer to Table 4 on page 48.

Attention:

Using Netfinity Manager database support with systems running unsupported versions of DB2 or the DB2 Client might cause unpredictable results and might halt the system.

See the DB2 Installation Guide for general requirements and supported protocols.

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Installing and configuring the database

The following information describes the steps to install and configure the DB2 database.

Note: If your primary system is OS/2, refer to “Installing the database on OS/2” on

page 40.

1. Start a DB2 command window.

Note: If it is not already running, start the DB2 database m an ager.

2. Type the following command:

DB2 CREATE

databasename ON d

where

• databasename is the name of the database

• d is the drive where the database is created

3. Press E n ter.

4. Next, you must configure the tables for ODBC database support. For information on configuring the database for ODBC, refer to “ODBC database configuration” on page 45. For information on creating the tables, r efer to “Cr eating the Netfinity Manager tables” on page 46.

5. Finally, you must bind the database. For information on binding the database, refer to “Activating the database”.

Installing the database on OS/2:

1. Insert the Netfinity Manager CD into the CD-ROM drive (in this example, drive D; individual drive letters might be different).

2. Start an OS/2 window or full-screen session.

3. Make the CD-ROM drive the active drive. Type D: and then press Enter.

4. Type the following command at the OS/2 prompt:

NETFINDB CREATE /DBNAME=

databasename /DRIVE=d

where databasename is the name of the database and d is the drive where the database will be located.

Note: If any part of the database already exists, the utility program will create

only the portions of the database that are missing.

5. Press E n ter.

Activating the database

The following information describes how to connect, bind, a nd gran t privileges to the database.

1. Connecting to the Database

a. Start a DB2 command window.

b. Type the following command:

DB2 CONNECT TO

databasename

where databasename is the name of the database as specified in the database installation step.

c. Press En ter.

2. Bind the package and the database

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To prepare SQL statements stored in the bind file and store the package in the database, perform the following steps from a system on which Netfinity Manager for OS/2, Netfinity Manager for Windows 95, or Netfinity Manager for Windows NT has been installed:

a. Open a DB2 command window. b. In the DB2 command window, type the following command:

DB2 BIND

x:\directory\DB2SQLC0.bnd

where

x:\directory is the name of the drive and directory where Netfinity

Manager is installed.

c. Press En ter.

Granting and revoking database privileges

The following information describes how to grant and revoke database privileges.

Note: If your primary system is OS/2, refer to “Database privileg es on OS/2

systems” on page 41.

1. Start a DB2 command window.

Notes:

a. If it is not already running, start the DB2 database manager. b. If you are not connected to the DB2 Netfinity database, connect to the

database now.

2. Type the following command:

DB2 GRANT

privilegecode ON TABLE tablename TO userid

where

• privilegecode is one of the following privilege codes: —ALL

— ALL PRIVILEGES

Note: Grants all the appropriate privileges, except CONTROL, on the

database. —ALTER —CONTROL — DELETE — INDEX — INSERT — REFERENCES — SELECT —UPDATE

• tablename is the name of the table as specified during database installation. A listing of the Netfinity database table names can be found in the Netfinity User’s Guide (Appendix H: Netfinity Relational Database Tables).

Note: The Netfinity Database Administration Tool can also be used to

GRANT or REVOKE privileges.

• userid is the user ID to be granted access

3. Press Enter to execute the command.

To revoke privileges, substitute REVOKE for GRANT in the command line.

Database privileges on OS/2 systems:

1. Use the GRANT EXECUTE command to enable Netfinity Manager to access the database.

Type the following command at the OS/2 prompt:

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DB2 GRANT EXECUTE ON PACKAGE NETFIN.DB2SQLC0 TO PUBLIC

and then press Enter. Note: Specify PUBLIC or authorize only specific manager systems. To limit

access to the database, substitute the authorization name of the managing system for PUBLIC.

2. Use the CONNECT RESET command to disconnect current users from the database.

Type the following command at the OS/2 prompt:

DB2 CONNECT RESET

and then press Enter.

3. Use the NETFINDB GRANT command to grant (or revoke) database privileg e s. To grant or revoke table privileges on OS/2:

a. Insert the Netfinity Manager CD into the CD-ROM drive (in this example,

drive D; individual drive letters might be different).

b. Make the CD-ROM drive the active drive.

Type D: and then press Enter.

c. Type the following command:

NETFINDB GRANT /ID=

id PUBLIC /DBNAME=databasename /PRIV=privilegecode

where

• id is the user ID to be granted access

• databasename is the name of the database as specified during NETFINDB execution

• privilegecode is one of the following privilege codes: —ALL

—ALTER —CONTROL — DELETE — INDEX — INSERT — REFERENCES — SELECT —UPDATE

d. Press Enter to execute the command.

Note: Use PUBLIC or authorize only a specific ID or group name. Netfinity

Manager update programs use the DB2SQLC0 package and do not

require specific table privileges. To revoke privileges, substitute REVOKE for GRANT in the command line. T o configur e Netfinity Manager to discontinue export data through ODBC for use

on DB2, refer to “ODBC database support” on page 45.

Cataloging the database in the managing system: If the manager is using a remote database, catalog the node the database resides on and then catalog the database to that node.

Once this step has been completed, the name of the Netfinity Manager database will appear in the System Information Tools Database Selection window.

Deleting the database

The following information describes how to delete the database for all supported operating systems.

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Note: If your operating system is OS/2, refer to “Deleting the database on OS/2”.

1. Start a DB2 command window.

2. Type

DB2 DROP DATABASE

databasename

where

databasename is the name of the database as specified during the database installation.

3. Press E n ter.

Deleting the database on OS/2: 1.Insert the Netfinity Manager CD -R OM into the

database server CD-ROM drive (in this example, the CD-ROM drive is E).

2. Start an OS/2 window or full-screen session.

3. Make the CD-ROM drive the active drive. Type E: and press Enter.

4. Type the following command at the OS/2 prompt:

NETFINDB DELETE /DBNAME=

databasename

where databasename is the name of the database as specified during NETFINDB execution.

5. Press E n ter.

To configure Netfinity Manager to discontinue export data through ODBC for use on DB2, refer to “ODBC database support” on page 45.

Lotus Notes database support

To enable the Netfinity Manager to export system data to a Lotus Notes database, the following must be done:

1. Install the Netfinity Manager database template on the Lotus Notes server.

2. Enable Netfinity Manager to export to the Lotus Notes server.

Instructions on installing the Lotus Notes database template and enabling th e Netfinity Manager to export to the Lotus Notes database follow.

System requirements

The minimum requirements for Netfinity Manager to export data to a Lotus Notes database are:

• Lotus Notes

• Lotus Notes client For information on what versions of Lotus Notes and the Lotus Notes client are

supported, see T a ble 4 on page 48. See the Notes Administrator’s Guide for general

system requirements and supported communications protocols.

Installing the database

To enable Netfinity Manager to export system data to a Lotus Notes database, install the Netfinity Manager database template on the Lotus Notes server. During Netfinity Manager installation, a Lotus Notes database template file (named NETFINDB.NTF) was copied to the Netfinity Manager program directory. To install the database template on the Lotus Notes server:

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1. Copy NETFINDB.NTF from the Netfinity program directory to the Notes data directory on the Lotus Notes server.

2. Start Lotus Notes on the server.

3. Click New Database... from the Notes File pull-down menu. This opens the New Database window.

4. Click Netfinity Database from the Template selection list.

5. Check the Inherit Future Design Changes check box. This enables future releases of Netfinity Manager to automatically apply changes

to this Netfinity Manager database.

6. Click Local from the Servers selection list. Note: When installing the database on a remote server, select the name of the

remote server from the Servers list.

7. Ty pe in the Filename field:

NETFINDB.NSF

8. Ty pe in the Title field:

Netfinity Database

9. Click New to create the database and close the New Database window.

10. Double-click the Netfinity Database icon in the Lotus Notes workspace.

11. Click Database in the File pull-down menu.

12. Click Access Control... in the Database pull-down menu.

13. Set the Access Level for all Netfinity Manager systems that will be exporting data

to this database to Editor.

14. Check the Can Delete Documents check box.

15. Click OK. Once the Lotus Notes database is installed, enable Netfinity Manager systems to

export to the Lotus Notes server.

• If the Netfinity Manager system is running Netfinity Manager for OS/2, ensure that the Lotus Notes directories are included in the CONFIG.SYS file LIBPATH, PATH, and DPATH statements. If the directories are not included in these statements, it is not possible to export to the Lotus Notes database.

• If the system is running Netfinity Manager for Windows NT, ensure that the Lotus Notes directory path is included in the Global Windows NT environment settings.

• If the system is running Netfinity Manager for Windows 95, ensure that the Lotus Notes directories are included in the AUTOEXEC.BAT file PATH statement. If the directories are not included in this statement, it is not possible to export to the Lotus Notes database.

Once these steps have been completed, export system information from Netfinity Manager to an easy-to-browse Lotus Notes database.

Browsing the Netfinity Manager Lotus Notes database

To browse the data contained in the Netfinity Manager Lotus Notes database:

1. Open the Netfinity Database object in the Lotus Notes Workspace.

2. Select from the View pull-down menu the section of the Netfinity Manager database to be browsed.

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The Netfinity Manager database is divided into sections that contain data gathered by specific Netfinity Manager services. Click the name of the service that gathers the data to be viewed (for example, Alert Logs).

Note: Some menu selections will contain submen us.

3. Information contained in the part of the Netfinity Manager database tha t has been selected is now listed in the window. For more detailed information about any displayed data item, double-click the data item.

4. Some data items can be expanded to reveal additional information. These items are identified by a plus sign (+) in the left side border of the Notes window, beside the name of the data item. To expand the data item, select the item and then click Expand in the View pull-down menu.

ODBC database support

Netfinity Manager supports exporting data via ODBC for use on SQL or DB2 database systems.

Note: ODBC database export is available only on systems that are running Netfinity

Manager.

System requirements

The minimum requirements for Netfinity Manager ODBC database export are:

• Windows NT —ODBC — ODBC support for one or more of the following database management

systems (DBMS): –IBM DB2 – Microsoft SQL Server

• Windows 95, with: —ODBC — ODBC support for one or more of the following database management

systems: –IBM DB2 – Microsoft SQL Server

•OS/2 — Microsoft SQL Server (using the Visigenic driver provided with Microsoft

SQL Server)

—IBM DB2 For detailed information about supported ODBC platforms, see Table 4 on page

48.

Note: The ODBC database name must not be longer than 8 characters.

ODBC database configuration

This section describes the procedures you must complete before Netfinity Manager can create the Netfinity Database Tables using ODBC.

1. Define the NETFIN ID so the Netfinity Database Adm inistration can create the Netfinity Database tables with a table qualifier of NETFIN.

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Attention: NETFIN is a restricted user ID. The password is not retained by

Netfinity Database Administration after use. Do not use this ID for exports.

Notes:

a. In OS/2 and Windows 95, NETFIN must either be the owner of the database

or must be given administrator authority.

b. In Wi ndows NT, when exporting to DB2, NETFIN must either be the owner of

the database or be defined as a system administrator through the NT User Manager for Domains or the NT User Manager.

In Windows NT, when exporting to MS SQL, NETFIN must be the owner of the database or be given table create rights.

2. Create the database with the appropriate relationship with the NETFIN ID.

3. Make a database ODBC source either using the ODBC tools shipped with the operating system or the database.

4. On Windows NT, configure the Netfinity Support Program to export data using the ODBC database.

a. Open Services from the Control Panel.

b. Click Netfinity Support Program from the Services field, then click Startup.

c. Click Automatic in the Startup Type button group.

d. Click This Account in the Log On As field group. Enter in the This Account

field the user name of the account that made this database an ODBC source.

e. Click OK.

Note: If the Event Scheduler or Alert Manager will be used to export data using

ODBC, continue to have the ID which made the database an ODBC source logged on during the time Event Scheduler will be exporting data.

Creating the Netfinity Manager tables

To create the tables needed to enable Netfinity Manager to export data:

1. Open the Netfinity Manager Database Administration service. The Netfinity Manager Database Administra tion service is found in the Netfinity

Manager folder or Netfinity Manager program group. Double-click this icon to open the Netfinity Manager Database Administration window.

2. Select a DBMS. Click in the Select DBMS listing the name of the DBMS which Netfinity Manager

will be using to export data.

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3. To create the Netfinity Manager table groups within the database, click Create and then click OK to open the Database Server window.

The following table actions are also available:

• Delete

To remove the Netfinity Manager table groups from the database, click Delete and then cl ick OK to open the Database Server window.

•Grant

Permits access to a database for a specified user ID. To grant access:

a. Click Grant.

b. In the User ID field type the user ID that will be permitted to access the

database.

c. Select privileges for this ID.

All privileges (Insert, Delete, Select, and Update) are selected by default. A user ID must have all of these privileges to export data to the database.

d. Click OK to open the Database Server window.

• Revoke

Disables access to a database for a specified user ID. To revoke access:

a. Click Revoke.

b. In the User ID field type the user ID that will ha ve access to the database

revoked.

c. Deselect privileges to be revoked for this ID.

All privileges (Insert, Delete, Select, and Update) are selected by default. A user ID must have all of these privileges to export data to the database. Some or all of these privileges can be revoked.

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d. Click OK to open the Database Server window.

4. Select the database within which the table groups will be created.

5. Click OK.

The Netfinity Manager Database Access window opens.

6. Ty pe in the User ID field

netfin

netfin is the qualifier name of the Netfinity Manager database.

7. In the Password field type the password that enables access to the Netfinity

Manager database.

8. Click OK.

As the information is processed, a Creating tables status message should be displayed. When the operation completes, a Requested Action Completed message should be displayed.

Supported and certified databases

The following table shows databases and operating systems that are certified for use with this release of Netfinity Manager.

Table 4. Supported Netfinity Databases.

Reference by operating system and database client version.

Product Windows 95 Windows

NT 3.51

Windows

NT 4.0

OS/2 Warp

Connect

OS/2 Warp

4.0

IBM DB2 Version 2.1.2 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes IBM DB2 Universal Data base

5.0

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

ODBC - IBM DB2 Version

2.1.2

Yes, DB2 Driver

ODBC - IBM DB2 Universal Database 5.0

Yes, DB2 Driver

ODBC - Microsoft SQL Version 7.0

Yes, Microsoft SQL Driver

Y es, Visigenic Driver Version 1.10

ODBC - Microsoft SQL Version 6.5

Yes, Microsoft SQL Driver

No No

Lotus Notes Version 4.5.2 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Lotus Notes Version 4.5.3a Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Lotus Notes Version 4.6 Yes No Yes No No Lotus Notes Version 4.6a Yes No Yes No No Lotus Notes Version 4.63 Yes No Yes No No Oracle Version 7.3 Yes, Oracle

Driver Version

2.0.3.1.1

Yes, Oracle Driver Version

2.0.3.1.1

Yes, Oracle Driver Version

2.0.3.1.1

No No

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Starting Netfinity Manager

To start Netfinity Manager:

1. Open the Netfinity Manager folder or program group. During installation of Netfinity Manager, a Netfinity Manager folder (OS/2,

Windows 95, or Windows NT 4.0 only) or a Netfinity Manager program group (Windo ws NT 3.51 only) was added to the Desktop. The Netfinity Manager folder or program group contains the Netfinity Manager Service Manager object.

Notes:

a. In your Netfinity Ma nager folde r or program group is a d ocument titl e d Read

Me First, which contains information about Netfinity Manager that might not

be covered in your documentation.

b. The Netfinity Manager folder also contains the Network Driver

Configuration object, which you can use to reconfigure your network protocols and system keywords, and the Netfinity Manager Database Tables object, which contains a handy online reference for all of the data tables in the Netfinity Manager database. For more information on Netfinity Manager database support see “Netfinity Manager database support” on page 39.

c. The Netfinity Manager folder also contains a Netfinity Database

Administration object. You can use Netfinity Database Administration to configure Netfinity Manager database support. For more information on Database Administration, see "ODBC Database Support" in Netfinity Manager Quick Beginnings.

2. Start the Netfinity Service Manager.

Oracle Version 8.0 Yes, Oracle

Driver Version

8.0.3.0.0

No Yes, Oracle

Driver Version

8.0.3.0.0

No No

Sybase SQL Version 11.0 Yes, Sybase

Driver Version

10.0.3T4

Yes, Sybase Driver Version

10.0.3T4

Yes, Sybase Driver Versio n

10.0.3T4

No No

Note: The above applies to Netfinity Manager Release 5.2.0 and later.

Table 4. Supported Netfinity Databases.

Reference by operating system and database client version.

Product Windows 95 Windows

NT 3.51

Windows

NT 4.0

OS/2 Warp

Connect

OS/2 Warp

4.0

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T o start the Netfinity Service Manager, double-click the Netfinity Service Manager object.

Netfinity Manager Service Manager

All Netfinity Manager services that are supported by the operating system can be started from the Netfinity Manager Service Manager window. The services that are available for use depend on the installation configuration that was selected during installation.

To start any Netfinity Manager service that appears in the Service Manager window, double-click the icon for that service. T o start a Netfinity Manager service on a remote system, use the Remote System Manager service.

Netfinity Manager service descriptions

Each Netfinity Manager service consists of a base program and a graphical user interface (GUI). The service base programs enable Netfinity Manager to remotely access the individual services, but do not allow for local access. The service GUIs, when functioning along with their respective base program, enable access to the service.

Some services are available only on systems with certain system configurations. These services are:

• Alert on LAN Configuration (available only on systems running Windows 95 or later or Windows NT 4.0 or later)

• Capacity Management (available only on systems running Windows NT 4.0 or later)

• Cluster Manager (available only on systems running Windows NT 4.0 or later)

• DMI Browser (requires DMI Service Layer)

• ECC Memory Setup (requires ECC memory)

• Predictive Failure Analysis (requires a PFA-enabled hard disk drive)

• RAID Manager (requires a RAID hard disk drive subsystem)

• System Partition Access (requires a built-in System Partition)

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• Update Connect or Manager (available only on systems running Windows NT

4.0 or later)

Brief descriptions of each of the Netfinity Manager services follow. Complete instructions on how to use each of these services can be found in the service-specific chapters of the Netfinity Manager User’s Guide.

Advanced System Management

The Advanced System Management service provides extensive functionality available for your IBM PC Server Advanced System Management Adapter, Netfinity Advanced System Management PCI Adapter, or Netfinity Advanced System Management Processor. With the Advanced System Management service, you can configure system management events (such as POST, loader, and operating system time-outs or critical temperature, voltage, and tamper alerts). If any of these events occurs, the Advanced System Management service can be configured to use a modem or your Netfinity Manager system to automatically forward a Netfinity alert to other Netfinity Manager systems or to a numeric or alpha numeric pager.

Alert Manager

The Alert Manager is an extendable facility that allows receiving and processing of application-generated alerts. A variety of actions can be taken in response to alerts, including logging alerts, notifyin g the user, forwarding the alert to another system, executing a program, playing a WAV file (available only on multimedia systems), generating an SNMP alert message, dialing out to a digital pager service (available only on systems that have a modem), or taking an application-defined action. Actions are user-definable, using a flexible action management interface.

Also, an extensive, detailed log is kept of all alerts received by the Alert Manager. Logged information includes date and time the alert was received, type and severity of the alert, the ID of the application that generated the alert, as well as any text that was generated and any action taken by the Alert Manager. Individual or multiple alerts can be selected from the log and printed for later reference, or deleted once problems are corrected. This service is available for stand-alone use and network use.

Alert on LAN configuration

Use the Alert on LAN configuration service to configure monitoring options of Alert on LAN-capable systems locally and remotely. Systems with Alert on LAN capability provide critical status information about system states. The data is reported by hardware or software (depend ing on whether the systems in currently powered on or not) using TCP/IP.

Capacity Management

Capacity Management is an easy-to-use resource management and planning tool for network managers and administrators, allowing you to remotely monitor the performance of servers on the network.

Cluster Manager

Cluster Manager is an application designed to enhance the cluster management capabilities of the Microsoft Cluster Server (MSCS) administration console, included with Microsoft Windows NT Version 4.0 Enterprise Edition. Cluster Manager builds on the power of MSCS, providing an integrated graphical interface th at enables you to quickly and easily monitor and ma nage the clustered systems on your network. This service is available only on systems running Windows NT Workstation 4 .0.

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Critical File Monitor

Critical File Monitor can warn you whenever critical system files on the system are deleted or altered. Critical File Monitor makes it simple to generate Netfinity alerts when an important System File (such as the CONFIG.SYS file) changes date, time, size, or when it is deleted or created. Critical File Monitor can also be used to monitor any other files that reside on a Netfinity Mana ger system.

DMI Browser

DMI Browser enables you to examine information about the DMI-compliant hardware and software products installed in or attached to the system.

ECC Memory Setup

The ECC Memory Setup allows for monitoring of ECC memory single-bit errors, and can automatically "scrub," or correct, the ECC memory when errors ar e detected. Also, a running count of single-bit errors can be kept, and can set a single-bit error threshold that will cause a nonmask able interrupt (NMI) if the ECC single-bit error threshold is exceeded. This service is available for both stand-alone and network use by any system that has ECC memory.

Event Scheduler

Use Event Scheduler to automate many Netfinity Manager services. With Event Scheduler, you can automatically gather and export System Information Tool, System Profile, and Software Inventory data, distribute or delete files, r estart systems, execute commands, and access and manage System Partitions on all of the Netfinity Manager systems on the network. Scheduled events can be performed one time only, or can be performed according to a user-defined schedule.

File Transfer

Use the File Transfer service to easily send, receive, or delete files or entire directories to and from remote Netfinity Manager systems on the network.

Power-On Error Detect

The Power-On Error Detect service can warn you immediately when a remote Netfinity Manager system has start- up problem s, enabling you to react quickly to problems and minimize downtime.

Predictive Failure Analysis

The Predictive Failure Analysis (PFA) service enables continual monitoring and managing of PFA-enabled hard disk drives. A PFA-enabled hard disk drive features hardware designed to help detect drive problems and predict drive failures before they occur, thus enabling you to avoid data loss and system downtime.

Process Manager

Use Process Manager to view detailed information about all processes that are currently active on any system. It is also possible to sto p or start processes and generate Netfinity Manager alerts if a process starts, stops, or fails to start within a specified amount of time after system startup.

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RAID Manager

The RAID Manager service can monitor, manage, and configure an assortment of Redundant Arrays of Independent Disk (RAID) adapters and arrays without requiring the RAID system to be taken offline to perform maintenance. Use the RAID Manager to gather data about the system RAID array and RAID adapter, rebuild failing drives, add (or remove) logical drives, perform data integrity tests, and many other RAID system tasks. This service is available for stand-alone use and network use by any system that has a supported RAID ada pter.

Remote Session

Use Remote Session to establish a ful ly active command session with any remote Netfinity Manager system.

Remote System Manager

Use Remote System Manager to access and manage any Netfinity Manager service on any Netfinity Manager system in the network . The Netfinity Manager system on the network is organized into easy-to-manage logical groups that can be updated automatically using the auto-discovery feature.

Remote Workstation Control

Remote Workstation Control can monitor or control the screen display of a remote system that is running Netfinity Manager (or Client Services for Net finity Manager). Once you initiate a Remote Workstation Control session with another Netfinity Manager system, you can passively monitor events that are occurring on the display of the remote system or actively control the remote system desktop. When you initiate an active Remote Workstation Control session, clicks and keystrokes that are entered on your system are automatically passed to the remote system. With Remote Workstation Control, you can remotely start programs, open and close windows, enter commands , and muc h mo re.

Screen View

The Screen View service takes a "snapshot" of the system graphic display or any remote system running Netfinity Manager or Client Services for Netfinity Manager and displays it on the screen. These snapshots can be saved as bitmaps and viewed later.

Security Manager

The Security Manager service can prevent unauthorized access to some or all of the Netfinity Manager services. It uses incoming user ID and password combinations, and is available for network use o nly.

Serial Connection Control

The Serial Connection Control service enables remote systems running Netfinity Manager to access the system through a phone line and modem. With the Serial Connection Control service, you do not have to be attached to a network to benefit from the outstanding remote system access, monitoring, and management capabilities of Netfinity Manager.

Note: The system must have a properly installed and configured modem that

supports at least 9600 baud for the Serial Connection Control service to function.

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Service Configuration Manager

Service Configuration Manager can save the configuration of a Netfinity Manager service from a selected system to a service configuration file (SCF). Once created, SCF files can be used by Event Scheduler to restore the configuration to the same system, or it can be used (in conjunction with E vent Scheduler) to duplicate tha t configuration on other similar systems you choose.

Software Inventory

Software Inventory enables the user to create and manage software product dictionaries that can be used to easily m aintain an inventory of all application programs installed on the system.

System Diagnostics Manager

System Diagnostics Manager enab les you to initiate a variety of diagnostic tasks on systems that support ROM-based diagnostics. The results of all previously run diagnostic sessions are stored and can be examined us ing System Diagnostics Manager to help diagnose and resolve system problems.

System Information Tool

The System Information Tool enables quick and convenient access to detailed information on the hardware and software configurations of the system. System Information Tool gathers information about almost any computer; however, the most detail is provided when this service is used with IBM computers. This service is available for both stand-alone and network use.

System Monitor

The System Monitor provides a convenient method of charting and monitoring the activity of a number of components in a system, including proc essor usage, disk space used, and ECC memory errors. These convenient monitors are detachable and scalable, enabling only the monitors needed to remain available at all times. Use the System Monitor Threshold Manager to set threshold levels for any of the monitored components. When exceeded, these thresholds will generate user-configured alerts.

Data is continually collected from the time the system sta rts. A sophisticated datahandling technique is used to weigh the individual values, average concurrent samples, and post single values that accurately reflect long-term system activity. This technique allows system activity records to be maintained without creating enormous data files. This service is available for both stand-alone and network use.

System Partitio n Access

The System Partition Access allows for greatly simplified syst em partition file handling, both locally and remotely. Individual files and entire directories can be renamed or deleted from the system partition. Individual files can be renamed, deleted, or copied into the system partition. Also, the entire partition can be backedup, restored, or deleted. This service is available for stand-alone use and network use by any system that has a System Parti tion.

System Profile

The System Profile provides a convenient notebook of pertinent data about a particular user or system. It features many predefined fields for extensive userspecific data, including name, address, office number and location, and phone number. System Profile also includes many predefined fields for system-specific data

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that might not be available to the System Information Tool, including model and serial numbers and date of purchase. Finally, there are many user-definable miscellaneous fields that can be used to hold any data the user or administrator requires.

Update Connector Manager

Use Update Connector Manager to quickly and easily gather information about various updates that are available for your client systems. Once available updates are discovered, use Update Connector Manager to apply updates to your systems remotely. Updates can be appli e d to individual systems, or you can apply multiple updates to multiple systems, all from Netfinity Manager. You can also use Update Connector Manager to remove previously applied updates. Update Connector Manager also includes a scheduler that you can use to discover, apply, or remove updates automatically and periodically.

Web Manager Configuration

Use the Web Manager Configuration service to limit access to the Netfinity Manager for Web to user-specified TCP/IP host or ranges of TCP/IP host addresses. Enable or disable the Netfinity Manager for Web and specify the TCP/IP port number to which the Netfinity Manager Web server functions.

Delaying Netfinity Manager startup on OS/2 systems

In some cases, it might be necessary for you to delay the automatic startup of the Netfinity Manager Network Interface (NETFBASE.EXE) in order to allow other timesensitive applications to start up correctly or to allow your system to fully configure itself prior to beginning network operations. NETFBASE.EXE includes a parameter (WAIT) that you can use to specify the number of seconds that NETFBASE.EXE will wait before starting.

During Netfinity Manager installation, the Net finity Manager Network Interface object is placed in the Startup folder. To configure Netfinity Manager to wait a specified number of seconds before starting:

1. Shut down the Netfinity Manager Network Interfac e if it is runnin g.

2. Open the Startup folder.

3. Using the right mouse button, click the Netfinity Manager Network Interface

object. This will open the Netfinity Manager Network Interface context menu.

4. Click Settings to open the Netfinity Manager Network Interface Settings

notebook.

5. In the Parameters field type

WAIT:

where x is the number of seconds that you want the Netfinity Manager Network Interface to wait before starting.

6. Close the Netfinity Manager Network Interface Settings notebook.

With the WAIT parameter set to x, whenever you start your system, the Netfinity Manager Network Interface will wait x seconds before starting.

Note: This feature is available only on systems th at are running OS/2.

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Getting more information about Netfinity Manager

Complete information on how to use Netfinity Manager (as well as Client Services for Netfinity Manager) is included in Adobe Acrobat format on the Netfinity Manager CD.

The \DOCS subdirectory contains the following files:

Installation options

This appendix describes methods for performing automated installations of Netfinity Manager and creating customized Netfinity Manager installations.

Automated installation

If the system has a CID-enabled (CID stands for customization, installation, and distribution) software distribution manager utility (such as LAN CID, included with IBM Network Transport Services/2), Netfi nity Manager can be installed on systems within the network by using the Netfi nity Manager installation program command

Filename Document Title Description

DOCSREAD.ME DOCSREAD.ME T ext file that contains brief descriptions of

each of the Adobe Acrobat-readable PDF file contained in this directory.

README.SCO Client Services for Netfinity Manager for

SCO UnixWare Read Me

Text file that contains installation and setup information for Client Services for Netfinity Manager for SCO UnixWare.

NFMGRQB.PDF Netfinity Manager Quick Beginnings Installation and setup information for

Netfinity Manager.

NFMGRUG.PDF Netfinity Manager User’s Guide Detailed information on how to use

Netfinity Manager.

NFMGRCR.PDF Netfinity Manager Command Reference Detailed information on Netfinity

Manager command line functions.

NFCSVCQB.PDF Client Services for Netfinity Manager

Quick Beginnings

Installation and setup information for Client Services for Netfinity Manager.

NFSVCUG.PDF Client Services for Netfinity Manager

User’s Guide

Detailed information on how to use Client Services for Netfinity Manager.

NFSVCNW.PDF Client Services for Netfinity Manager for

NetWare User’s Guide

Installation, setup, and usage information for Client Services for Netfinity Manager for NetWare.

ASMUPDT.PDF Advanced System Management

Information

Updated information on the Advanced System Management and Dynamic Connection Manager services. These services are included with this version of Netfinity Manager.

NFSCOBAS.PDF Client Services for Netfinity Manager for

SCO UnixWare User’s Guide

Installation, setup, and usage information for Client Services for Netfinity Manager for SCO UnixWare.

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line parameters and response file. First, a source directory must be created for the installation.

To create a source directory for a Client Services for Netfinity Manager installation:

1. Create a new directory on your system. This new directory will serve as a source directory for the program files.

2. Copy the files from the appropriate Client Services for Netfinity Manager directory location on the CD-ROM to source directory you created.

For example, when creating a source directory to distribute Netfinity Manager Services for OS/2, copy all of the files from the OS2/SERVICES directory into the created directory.

To create a source directory for a Netfinity Manager installation:

1. Create a new directory on your system. This new directory will serve as a source directory for the program files.

Important:

Be sure to copy the Client Services for Netfinity Manager source files before the copying the Netfinity Manager source files because the Netfinity Manager directory contains some files that will overwrite files from the Client Services for Netfinity Manager directory. Only Netfinity Manager installations can be done from this directory.

2. Copy the files from the appropriate Client Services for Netfinity Manager directories.

For example, when creating a source directory to distribute Netfinity Manager for OS/2, copy all of the files from the OS2/SERVICES directory into the source directory.

3. Copy the files from the appropriate Netfinity Manager directory. For example, when creating a source directory to distribute Netfinity Manager for

OS/2, copy all of the files from the OS2/MANAGER directory into the source directory.

After an installation source directory has been created, use a response file and the Netfinity Manager installation program command-line parameters. The Netfinity Manager installation program supports the following command-line parameters:

/R: drive+path +filename

Specifies the drive, path, and file name of the response file. See the NETFBASE.RSP file (located in the directory in which Netfinity Manager was installed) for an example of a response file with comments on the included parameters.

/S: drive+path

Specifies the drive and path to install from. This is the directory to which the files were copied.

/T: drive

Specifies the drive to install to. Default is the current startup drive.

/TU: drive+path

Specifies the drive and path of the CONFIG.SYS file to update. The default is to change the CONFIG.SYS in the root directory of the drive specified in the /T parameter (or the startup drive). This parameter is ignored if the ChangeConfig parameter in the response file is FALSE.

For example, the line:

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NETFINST /R:NETFBASE.RSP /S:Y:\NETFIN /T:C /TU:D:\

will install Netfinity Manager, using the options in the response file NETFBASE.RSP, from the directory Y:\NETFIN, to drive C: (the directory to which the files are installed is taken from the response file), and will modify the CONFIG.SYS file in the D:\ directory.

Note: For information on how to use a CID-enabled software distribution manager,

refer to the publications provided with the individual CID-enabled product.

Customized installation

For security reasons, not all users might need to have access to all services. User access can be restricted by creating a customized installation that will prevent some services from being installed.

T o create a customized installation, the INSTALL.INI file must be edited. For example, when creating a customized Netfinity Manager for Windows 95 or NT installation, edit the INSTALL.INI file that is found on Netfinity Manager directory.

The INSTALL.INI file has three sections, separated by the line [==] The first section contains the installation configuration that can be selected during

installation. There can be no more than eight choices. Each choice takes up two lines. The first line is the text that is displayed next to the installation configuration radio button. The second line is a list of the options in the third section that will be installed when this choice is selected for installation.

For example:

;IBM SysMgt Install Script, Version 2 (Do not remove this comment line) Netfinity Manager Installation [Manager 16900] Advanced System Management Support [ServProc 450] Capacity Manager Enhancement [CapMgt 5600] Remote Workstation Control [RWC 2000] World Wide Web Enhancement (TCPIP Required) [WebManager 3000] IsTcpip [==] Netfinity Manager CD for Windows 95/NT [==] NetFinity Admin NULL Manager CL 0 1 NETFBASE.EXE CCL 0 1 NETDOM.INI CCL 0 1 NETNODES.INI CCL 0 1 INSTALL.BAT CCL 0 1 NETFINST.EXE CCL 0 1 INSTALL.INI CCL 0 1 WININST.HLP CL 0 1 APCKINST.DLL ;Screen Capture GUI ;NULL Manager ; CL 0 1 SAVEG.EXE ; CL 0 1 SAVEG.HLP

This INSTALL.INI will create a Netfinity Manager installation configuration that also installs Advanced System Management, Capacity Manager, Remote Workstation Control, and Netfinity Manager World Wide Web enhancement.

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The second section contains the names of the CD tha t this installation script will use. The third section contains the list of options that can be installed. These are the

options that are selected by the choices in the first section. The options are consecutively numbered starting at 1, so any inserted options will change the number of all following options. Each option uses the following format:

Option Name Dll-entrypoint

option file option file

... install command install command ...

Option Name An identifying comment by the installation program. All options must

have a different Option Name. This is used only for identification.

Dll-entrypoint

Used to determine whether an option is valid for a given target machine. In most cases, it should be the reserved string "NULL."

The easiest way to customize an installation is to simply put a semicolon in front of any service that you want to remove from the installation.

To add a line item in a specific section, add all the necessary item info rmation in the format shown in the following example.

Before:

Screen Capture GUI NULL Manager CL 0 1 SAVEG.EXE CL 0 1 SAVEG.HLP

After:

Screen Capture GUI NULL Manager CL 0 1 SAVEG.EXE CL 0 1 SAVEG.HLP CL 0 1 CUSTOM.INI

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Chapter 6. Installing options

This chapter provides instructions to help you add options to your server.

Major components view of the Netfinity 6000R

The orange color on components and labels in your server identifies hot-swap or hotplug components. This means that you can install or remove the components while the system is running, provided that your system is configured to support this function. For complete information a bout installing or removing a hot-swap or hotplug component, see the detailed information in this chapter.

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 major components of the Netfinity 6000R server.

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Terminator card

Microprocessor

Hot-swap drive

tray assembly

Filler panel for hot-swap

drive tray

Filler panel for power supply bay

Power supply

Hot-swap fans

Memory board

Dual inline memory module (DIMM)

Netfinity advanced system management interconnect board

System board

Diagnostics panel

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Component locations

This section provides illustrations of the system boa rd, Diagnostic LED panel, memory board, and Advanced System Management Interconnect board component locations.

System board component locations

The following illustration shows the location of the system-board connectors for us erinstallable options.

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

The following illustration shows the location of the cable connectors on the system board.

PCI slot 1 32-bit 33 MHz (J50)

PCI slot 2 64-bit 66 MHz (J51)

PCI slot 3 64-bit 66 MHz (J52)

PCI slot 4 64-bit 66 MHz (J53)

PCI slot 5 64-bit 33 MHz (J54)

PCI slot 6 64-bit 33 MHz (J55)

Microprocessor slot 1 (J34)

Microprocessor slot 2 (J35)

Microprocessor slot 3 (J36)

Microprocessor slot 4 (J37)

Memory board (J40)

Battery

PCI hot-plug switch card (J1)

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The following illustration shows the location of the input/outpu t external port connectors on the system board.

Pow er signal (J16)

Diagnostic panel (J18)

IDE (J21)

120 MM fan (J30)

120 MM fan (J49)

Main power (J71)

Internal SCSI (J38)

External SCSI (J39)

Advanced System Management Interconnect board (J69, J68, J67)

Keyboard (bottom) Mouse (top) (J64)

Serial A (bottom) Serial B (top) (J60)

Paralle l (J 6 3 )

Video (J62)

Ethernet (J79)

USB 1 USB 2 (J61)

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The following illustration shows the location of the flash ROM page swap jumper (J14) and power-on password override jumper (J15) on the system board. Jumper J14 is located at the top of the jumper block, and jumper J15 is located immediately below jumper J14.

Notes:

1. Turn off the server; then, disconnect all power cords and external cables. before moving any jumpers.

2. Jumpers J17 and J3 are located on the same jumper block as jumpers J14 and J15 on the system board. These jumpers are set to

Disabled. Do not change the

settings on these jumpers. Attention: If you change the settings on these jumpers, the server will fail.

3. See “ Changi ng jumper posi tions” on page 93 fo r additional informati on on sett ing

jumpers.

Jumper name Description

J14 Flash ROM page swap The default position is a jumper installed on pins 2

and 3. See “Recovering BIOS” on page 145 for additional

information.

J15 Power-on password override

Changing the position of this jumper does not affect the administrator password check if an administrator password is set.

See “Power-on password” on page 18 for additional information on the power-on password.

Table 5. Jumpers J14 and J15 on the system board

Flash ROM page swap jumper (J14)

Power-on password override jumper (J15)

Reserved (J3)

Reserved (J17)

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The following illustration shows the location of the microprocessor speed (corefrequency-selection) jumper block on the system board. The jumpers on this block are in the following order, from top to bottom: J13, J27, J28, and J29. See “Installing a

microprocessor kit” on page 90 for the jumper speed settings. Note: Any system-board jumper blocks that are not shown in the illustrations in this

book are reserved.

Microprocessor speed jumpers

J13 J27

J28 J29

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System board LED locations and Diagnostic LED panel

The following illustration shows the location of the lights on the syst em board. You might need to refer to this illustration when solving problems with the server.

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

The following illustration shows the location of the LEDs on the Diagnostic panel. The Diagnostic panel LEDs are visible through a special cutout area located to the left of the cover-release latch on the top cover. However, to determine the exact location of the error condition in your server, you might need to remove the top cover to view the location of the error LED on the Diagnostic panel.

Note: The Diagnostic panel is also called the LED card.

Microprocessor 1 error light

Microprocessor 2 error light

Microprocessor 3 error light

Microprocessor 4 error light

PCI slot attention lights

PCI slot power-on light

Microprocessor or terminator card present lights

Post OK light

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The meanings of these LEDs are as follows:

NMI Nonmaskable interrupt SP Bus Service processor failure PCI Bus A (PCIA) PCI bus A fault PCI Bus B (PCIB) PCI bus B fault PCI Bus C (PCIC) PCI bus C fault DASD Hard disk drive fault Memory Memory fault CPU Microprocessor fault FAN Fan failure TEMP System temperature failure NON RED Nonredundant power mode OVER SPEC Over specif ication Power supply 1 Power supply number 1 failure Power supply 2 Power supply number 2 failure Power supply 3 Power supply number 3 failure

Notes:

1. The server does not support replaceable voltage regulator modules (VRMs).

2. The server supports a maximum of three PCI buses.

System board connector

Diskette drive connector

CPU Memory

Fan

A B C D

1 2 3 4

DASD

NMI SP Bus Event Log Non Red Over Spec Temp

PCI Bus

Power

Supply

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3. The server supports a maximum of three power supplies.

4. See “Light Path Diagnostics” on page 150 for a detailed description of these LEDs.

Memory board component locations

The following illustration shows the location of the dual inline memory module (DIMM) connectors and error LEDs on the memory board.

Notes:

1. The illustrations in this documen t might differ slightly from your hardware.

2. Some of the DIMM error LEDs are not visible in this illustration. The memory board contains 16 error LEDs; that is, one error LED for each DIMM connector.

Memory slot 1

Memory slot 5

Memory slot 9

Memory slot 13

Error LEDs

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Advanced System Management Interconnect board component locations

The following illustration shows the connectors and lights for the Netfinity Advanced System Management Interconnect board.

Notes:

1. The illustrations in this documen t might differ slightly from your hardware.

2. The Advanced System Management Interconnect board is also called the service processor card.

Serial port Advanced System Management

Interconnect connectors

System board connectorService processor

error

Power LED

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Before you begin

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

• Become familiar with the safety and handling guidelines specified under “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 72, and read the safety statements in “Safety” on page vii. These guidelines will help you work safely while working with your server or options.

• You do not need to turn off the server to install or replace hot-swap power supplies, hot-swap drives, hot-swap fans, Active PCI (ho t- p lug) adapters, or hot-plug USB devices.

• The orange color on components and labels in your server identifies hot-swap or hot-plug components. This means that you can install or remove the component while the system is running, provided that your system is configured to support this function.

• The blue color on components and labels identifies touch points where you can grip a component, move a latch, and so on.

• Make sure that you have an adequate number of properly grounded electrical outlets for your server, monitor, and any other options that you intend to install.

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

• For a list of supported options for the Netfinity 6000R, refer to http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/compat on the World Wide Web.

System reliability considerations

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

• Each of the drive bays has either a drive or a filler panel installed.

• Each of the power supply bays has either a power supply or a filler panel installed.

• There are at least 50 mm (2 inches) of ventilated space at the sides of the server and 100 mm (4 inches) at the rear of the server.

• The top cover is in place during normal operation.

• The top cover is removed for no longer than 30 minutes while the server is operating.

• A removed hot-swap drive is replaced within two minutes of removal.

• Cables for optional adapters are routed according to the instructions provided with the adapters.

• A failed fan is replaced within 48 hours.

Working inside the server with the power on

Your server supports hot plug, hot add, and hot swap devices and is designed to operate safely while turned on with the cover removed. Follow these guidelines when you work inside a server that is turned on:

• Avoid loose-fitting clothing on your forearms. Button long-sleeved shirts before working inside the server; do not wear cuff links while you are working inside the server.

• Do not allow your necktie or scarf to hang inside the server.

• Remove jewelry, such as bracelets, necklaces, rings, and loose-fitting wrist watches.

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• Remove items from your shirt pocket (such as pens or pencils) that could f all into the server as you lean over it.

• Take care to avoid dropping any metallic objects, such as paper clips, hair pins, or screws, into the server.

Handling static-sensitive devices

When you handle Electrostatic Discharge-Sensitive devices (ESD), take pr ecautions to avoid damage from static electricity. For details on handling these devices, re fer to the following Web site and use a search term of ESD: http://www.ibm.com

Safety information statements