IBM x235 User Manual

xSeries 235

Type 8671

User's Guide

IBM xSeries 235 Ty pe 8671

User’ s Guid e

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SC25-R464-50

Note:

Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information in Appendix B, “Warranty
information,” on page 31, and Appendix C, “Notices,” on page 43.

Third Edition (February 2005)

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

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with IBM Corp.

Contents

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

Chapter 1. Introducing the IBM xSeries 235 Type 8671 server . . . . . . .1

Related Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Notices and statements used in this book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Features and specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

What your server offers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

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

IBM Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

The UpdateXpress program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Server controls and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

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

Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Operator information panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Server power features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Turning on the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Turning off the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Standby mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Chapter 2. Configuring your server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Choices available from the Configuration/Setup main menu . . . . . . .16

Using passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Using the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Starting the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program . . . . . . . . . .22

Formatting a SCSI hard disk drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD . . . . . . . . . . . .22

ServerGuide features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Setup and configuration overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

System Partition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Typical operating-system installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Setting up or updating multiple servers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Installing your operating system without ServerGuide . . . . . . . . . .25

Using ServeRAID Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

High-performance Ethernet modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Ethernet port connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Updating the integrated system management firmware . . . . . . . . . .28

Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance . . . . . . . . . .29

Before you call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Using the documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Getting help and information from the World Wide Web . . . . . . . . . .29

Software service and support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Hardware service and support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Appendix B. Warranty information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Warranty period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Problem determination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Warranty service and support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

International Warranty Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Purchasing additional services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

© Copyright IBM Corp. 2005 iii

IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-06 8/2000 . . . . . . . . .34

Part 1 - General Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Part 2 - Country-unique Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Appendix C. Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Edition notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Important notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Electronic emission notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement . . . . . . . . .45

Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement . . . . . . . .46

Australia and New Zealand Class A statement . . . . . . . . . . . .46

United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirement . . . . . . . . .46

European Union EMC Directive conformance statement . . . . . . . . .46

Taiwan electrical emission statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement . . .47

Power cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

iv IBM xSeries 235 Type 8671: User’s Guide

Safety

Before installing this product, read the Safety Information.

Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações de Segurança.

Pred instalací tohoto produktu si prectete prírucku bezpecnostních instrukcí.

Læs sikkerhedsforskrifterne, før du installerer dette produkt.

Lees voordat u dit product installeert eerst de veiligheidsvoorschriften.

Ennen kuin asennat tämän tuotteen, lue turvaohjeet kohdasta Safety Information.

Avant d’installer ce produit, lisez les consignes de sécurité.

Vor der Installation dieses Produkts die Sicherheitshinweise lesen.

Prima di installare questo prodotto, leggere le Informazioni sulla Sicurezza.

Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen (Safety Information) før du installerer dette produktet.

Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança.

© Copyright IBM Corp. 2005 v

Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad.

Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten.

Statement 1

Danger

Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is hazardous.

To avoid a shock hazard:

v Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or

reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm.

v Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet.

v Connect to properly wired outlets any equipment that will be attached to this

product.

v When possible, use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal cables.

v Never turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire, water, or structural

damage.

v Disconnect the attached power cords, telecommunications systems, networks, and

modems before you open the device covers, unless instructed otherwise in the
installation and configuration procedures.

v Connect and disconnect cables as described in the following table when installing,

moving, or opening covers on this product or attached devices.

To connect:

1. Turn everything OFF.

2. First, attach all cables to devices.

3. Attach signal cables to connectors.

4. Attach power cords to outlet.

To disconnect:

1. Turn everything OFF.

2. First, remove power cords from outlet.

3. Remove signal cables from connectors.

4. Remove all cables from devices.

5. Turn device ON.

Statement 2

CAUTION:
When replacing the lithium battery, use only IBM Part Number 33F8354 or an
equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer. If your system has a
module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with the same module type made
by the same manufacturer. The battery contains lithium and can explode if not
properly used, handled, or disposed of.

Do not:

v Throw or immerse into water.

v Heat to more than 100°C (212°F)

v Repair or disassemble

Dispose

of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations.

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Statement 3

CAUTION:
When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic devices, or
transmitters) are installed, note the following:

v Do not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could result in

exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable parts inside the
device.

v Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those

specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure.

Danger

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 (39.7 lb)

≥32 kg (70.5 lb)

CAUTION:
Use safe practices when lifting.

≥55 kg (121.2 lb)

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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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Statement 8

CAUTION:
Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following label
attached.

Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present inside any component that
has this label attached. There are no serviceable parts inside these components. If you
suspect a problem with one of these parts, contact a service technician.

Statement 10

CAUTION:
Do not place any object weighing more than 82 kg (180 lb) on top of rack-mounted
devices.

>82 kg (180 lb)

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Statement 13

DANGER:

Overloading a branch circuit is potentially a fire hazard and a shock hazard under
certain conditions. To avoid these hazards, ensure that your system electrical
requirements do not exceed the branch circuit protection requirements. Refer to the
information that is provided with your IBM device for electrical specifications.

Statement 14

CAUTION:
Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels might be present. Only a qualified
service technician is authorized to remove the covers where the following label is
attached.

Statement 15

CAUTION:
Make sure that the rack is secured properly to avoid tipping when the server unit is
extended.

Statement 16

CAUTION:
Some accessory or option board outputs exceed Class 2 or limited power source
limits and must be installed with appropriate interconnecting cabling in accordance
with the national electric code.

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Statement 17

CAUTION:
The following label indicates moving parts nearby.

x IBM xSeries 235 Type 8671: User’s Guide

Chapter 1. Introducing the IBM xSeries 235 Type 8671 server

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The IBM

Eserver xSeries

be upgraded to a symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) server through a
microprocessor upgrade. 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 in the design of your server. These design features make it possible
for you to customize the system hardware to meet your needs today and provide
flexible expansion capabilities for the future.

Your server contains IBM Enterprise X-Architecture
increase performance and reliability. For more information, see “What your server
offers” on page 4 and “Reliability, availability, and serviceability” on page 5.

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

Your server serial number and model number are located on labels on the bottom of
the server and on the front, visible through the bezel. You will need these numbers
when you register your server with IBM. The information label containing the serial
number, machine type, model number, and agency marks for your server is located
as follows:

v Tower Model: On the bottom of the server
v Rack Configuration: On the side of the server

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235 Type 8671 is a high-performance server. It can

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technologies, which help

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

Related Publications

This User’s Guide provides general information about your server, including
information about features, how to configure your server, how to use the

ServerGuide

In addition to this User’s Guide, the following xSeries 235 Type 8671 documentation
is provided with your server:

v Installation Guide

This printed publication contains setup and installation instructions.

v Rack Installation Instructions

This publication is provided in Portable Document Format (PDF) on the IBM

xSeries Documentation CD. It contains the instructions to install your server in a

rack.

v Safety Information Book

This multilingual publication is provided in PDF on the IBM xSeries

Documentation CD. It contains translated versions of the caution and danger

statements that appear in the documentation for your server. Each caution and

danger statement has an assigned number, which you can use to locate the

corresponding statement in your native language.

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Setup and Installation CD, and how to get help.

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v Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide

This publication is provided in PDF on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. It
contains information to help you solve the problem yourself or to provide helpful
information to a service technician.

v Option Installation Guide

This publication is provided in PDF on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. It
contains instructions to install, remove, and connect optional devices supported
by your server.

Depending on your server model, additional publications might be included on the
IBM xSeries Documentation CD.

Notices and statements used in this book

The caution and danger statements used in this book also appear in the multilingual

Safety Information book provided on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. Each

caution and danger statement is numbered for easy reference to the corresponding
statements in the safety book.

The following types of notices and statements are used in this book:

v Note: These notices provide important tips, guidance, or advice.
v Important: These notices provide information or advice that might help you avoid

inconvenient or problem situations.

v Attention: These notices indicate possible damage to programs, devices, or

data. An attention notice is placed just before the instruction or situation in which
damage could occur.

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

to you. A caution statement is placed just before the description of a potentially
hazardous procedure step or situation.

v Danger: These statements indicate situations that can be potentially lethal or

extremely hazardous to you. A danger statement is placed just before the
description of a potentially lethal or extremely hazardous procedure step or
situation.

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Features and specifications

The Table 1 provides a summary of the features and specifications for your server.

Table 1. Features and specifications

Microprocessor:

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v Intel

Xeon™, 1.8 GHz or higher

depending on server model

v 512 KB (minimum) Level-2 cache
v 400 MHz or 533 MHz front-side bus

(FSB) depending on server model

v Support for up to two

microprocessors

Note: You can use the

Configuration/Setup program in your
server to determine the specific type
of microprocessor on your system
board.

Memory:

v Standard: 256 MB or 512 MB,

depending on server model,
expandable to 6 GB

v Type: 133 MHz/266 MHz, registered,

ECC, double data rate, SDRAM

v Sizes: 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, or

1 GB, in pairs

v Connectors: two-way interleaved, six

dual inline memory module (DIMM)
connectors

v Maximum: Three pairs of DIMMs

standard:

Drives

v Diskette: 1.44 MB
v CD-ROM: IDE

Expansion

bays:

v Six open hot-swap, slim-high,

3.5-inch drive bays

v Three 5.25-inch bays (CD-ROM drive

installed in one bay)

v One 3.5-inch removable-media drive

bay (diskette drive installed)

PCI expansion slots:

v Two Active PCI-X

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(hot-plug) 133

MHz/64-bit

v Three PCI-X non-hot-plug 100

MHz/64-bit

v One PCI non-hot-plug, 33 MHz/32-bit

Upgradeable microcode:

BIOS, diagnostics, and IBM integrated
system management upgrades (when
available) can update EEPROMs on the
system board

Predictive Failure Analysis
alerts:

v Power supplies
v Fans
v Memory
v Hard disk drives
v Microprocessors
v Voltage regulator modules (VRMs)

Integrated functions:

v IBM integrated system management

processor (ISMP)
– Service processor with Light Path

Diagnostics
– RS-485 (ASM interconnect)
– Support for IBM Remote Supervisor

Adapter

v Broadcom 5703 10/100/1000 Ethernet

controller (one port, controller on
system board)

v One serial port
v One parallel port
v Two internal Ultra320 SCSI ports

(dual-channel integrated SCSI controller
with RAID capabilities on the system
board)

v Three Universal Serial Bus (USB) v1.1

ports (one on the front and two on the
rear of the enclosure)

v Keyboard port
v Mouse port
v ATI Rage XL video (controller on

system board)
– Compatible with SVGA and VGA
– 8 MB video memory

Security features:

v Door and side cover lock
v Power-on and administrator passwords
v Remote-control security settings
v Selectable drive startup
v Keyboard password
v System-management security

– User login password
– Read-only or read/write access
– Dial-in call-back

Power supplies:

v Hot-swap (some models)

– Standard: Two 560 watts (115-230 V

ac) for redundancy
– Redundant/nonredundant indicator

on diagnostic LED panel

v Non-hot-swap (some models)

– Standard: One 560 watts (115-230 V

ac)
– Upgradeable to two hot-swap power

supplies

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(PFA)

Acoustical noise emissions:

v Sound power, idle: 6.5 bel
v Sound power, operating: 6.5 bel
v Bystander sound pressure, idle: 49 dBa
v Bystander sound pressure, operating: 49

dBa

Redundant

cooling:

Six hot-swap fans

Electrical input:

v Sine-wave input (50-60 Hz) required

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v Input voltage range automatically selected
v Input voltage low range:

– Minimum: 100 V ac
– Maximum: 127 V ac

v Input voltage high range:

– Minimum: 200 V ac
– Maximum: 240 V ac

Input kilovolt-amperes (kVA) approximately:

v

– Minimum: 0.1 kVA
– Maximum: 0.8 kVA

available for drives:

Power

v +5 V dc
v +12 V dc

output:

Heat

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

v Minimum configuration: 341 Btu (100

watts/hour)

v Maximum configuration: 2600 Btu (760

watts/hour)

Environment:

v Air temperature:

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

Altitude: 0 to 2134 m (7000 ft)

– Server off: -40° to +60°C (-40° to 140°F)

Maximum altitude: 2133 m (7000 ft)

Humidity:

v

– Server on: 8% to 80%
– Server off: 8% to 80%

(tower model):

Size

v Height: 440 mm (17.3 in.)
v Depth: 700 mm (27.5 in.)
v Width: 221 mm (8.7 in.)
v Weight: 33.5 kg (74 lb) to 45.8 kg (101 lb)

depending upon configuration

(5 U) (rack configuration):

Size

v Height: 216 mm (8.5 in.)
v Depth: 674 mm (26.5 in.)
v Width: 440 mm (17.3 in.)
v Weight: 33.5 kg (74 lb) to 45.8 kg (101 lb)

depending upon configuration

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What your server offers

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

v IBM X-Architecture technology

IBM X-Architecture features leverage proven innovative IBM technologies to build
the most powerful, scalable, reliable Intel-processor-based servers in the world.
X-Architecture features include Light Path Diagnostics, Chipkill
Predictive Failure Analysis (PFA), and the Advanced System Management
processor.

v Impressive performance using SMP

Your server supports up to two Intel Xeon microprocessors. Your server comes
with at least one microprocessor installed; if it comes with one microprocessor,
you can install an additional microprocessor to enhance performance and provide
SMP capability.

v Large data-storage and hot-swap capabilities

All models of the server support up to six 25.4 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 add, remove, or replace hard disk drives without turning off the server.

v Active PCI (hot-plug) adapter capabilities

Your server has two hot-plug slots for peripheral component interconnect (PCI)
adapters. With operating system support, you can replace failing hot-plug PCI
adapters without turning off the server. Yo u can also add PCI adapters in these
slots without turning off the server, if the operating system and the adapter
support the hot-add feature.

v 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. Yo u can also replace a failing
fan without turning off the server.

Some models of the server come with two hot-swap 560-watt power supplies.
The two hot-swap power supplies provide redundant power for many server
configurations. If a problem occurs with one of the power supplies, the other
power supply can handle the load. The NONREDUNDANT light-emitting diode
(LED) on the diagnostic LED panel is lit when a problem is detected with one of
the redundant hot-swap power supplies. For models that come with one fixed
560-watt power supply, a hot-swap power-supply option containing two hot-swap
560-watt power supplies is available; you can replace the fixed power supply with
the hot-swap power-supply option to provide redundancy. (See the Option

Installation Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for instructions.)

v Large system memory

Your server supports up to 6 GB of system memory. The memory controller
provides error correcting code (ECC) support for up to six industry-standard, 133
MHz/266 MHz, 2.5 V, 184-pin, double-data-rate (DDR), PC2100 registered,
synchronous dynamic random-access memory (SDRAM) dual inline memory
modules (DIMMs). The memory controller also provides Chipkill Memory
protection if all DIMMs are of the type x4. Chipkill Memory protection is a
technology that protects the server from a single chip failure on a DIMM.

v System-management capabilities

Your server comes with an integrated system management processor (ISMP) and
support for the Remote Supervisor Adapter. The ISMP, in conjunction with the

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memory,

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system-management software that is provided with your server, enables you to
manage the functions of the server locally and remotely. The ISMP also provides
system monitoring and event recording.

Note: The ISMP is sometimes referred to as the service processor.

The optional IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter works with the integrated service
processor to give you a World Wide Web interface to the system-management
functions. Yo u can manage your server over the Internet or intranet.

See the documentation provided with your system-management software for
more information. To order an optional Remote Supervisor Adapter, contact your
IBM marketing representative or authorized reseller.

v Integrated network environment support

Your server comes with an integrated Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet controller on
the system board. This Ethernet controller has an interface for connecting to
10/100/1000-Mbps networks. The server automatically selects between
10BASE-T and 100/1000BASE-TX environments. The controller provides
full-duplex (FDX) capability, which enables simultaneous transmission and
reception of data on the Ethernet local area network (LAN). This controller
supports Wake on LAN

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technology.

v Redundant connection

The addition of an optional network-interface card (NIC) provides a failover
capability to a redundant Ethernet connection. If a problem occurs with the
primary Ethernet connection, all Ethernet traffic associated with 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.

v IBM ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD

The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD that comes with your server provides
programs to help you set up your server and install the operating system. The
ServerGuide program detects installed hardware options and provides the correct
configuration programs and device drivers. For more information about the

ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, see “Using the ServerGuide Setup and

Installation CD” on page 22.

v IBM Director

IBM Director is a workgroup-hardware-management tool that you can use to
centrally manage xSeries servers. For more information about IBM Director, see
the IBM Director User’s Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD.

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 failure with minimal
inconvenience.

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

v Active PCI
v Automatic error retry and recovery
v Automatic restart after a power failure
v Backup basic input/output system (BIOS) switching under the control of the

service processor

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(hot-plug) adapter slots

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v Built-in, menu-driven electrically erasable programmable ROM (EEPROM) based

setup, system configuration, redundant array of independent disks (RAID)
configuration, and diagnostic programs

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

redundancy

v Cable-presence detection on most connectors
v Chipkill memory protection
v Error codes and messages
v Error correcting code (ECC) L2 cache and system memory
v Fault-resistant startup
v Universal Serial Bus (USB) keyboard and mouse
v Hot-swap hard disk drives
v Integrated System Management Processor (ISMP)
v Information and Light Path Diagnostics LED panels
v Integrated service processor subsystem for remote system management
v Key lock support for physical security (tower model)
v Memory scrubbing and Predictive Failure Analysis (PFA) (background and real

time)

v Availability of microcode and diagnostic levels
v Parity checking on the small computer system interface (SCSI) bus and PCI

buses

v Power managed and Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)

compliant

v Power-on self-test (POST)
v Predictive Failure Analysis (PFA) alerts
v Redundant Ethernet capabilities (requires optional Ethernet adapter) with failover

support

v Redundant hot-swap capability

– Cooling fans with speed-sensing capability
– Power supplies (some models)

Remind button to temporarily flash the Attention LED

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v Remote system problem-determination support
v Standby voltage for system-management features and monitoring
v Startup (boot) from LAN using Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) protocol
v System auto-configuring from the configuration menu
v System error logging (POST and service processor)
v Upgradeable microcode for POST, BIOS, diagnostics, service processor, and

read-only memory (ROM) resident code, locally or over the LAN

v Vital product data (VPD) on microprocessors, system board, power supplies, and

SCSI (hot-swap-drive) backplane

v Wake on LAN capability
v IBM Director workgroup-hardware-management tool
v xSeries Server Management

IBM Director

With IBM Director, a network administrator can:

v View the hardware configuration of remote systems, in detail

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

microprocessors, disks, and memory

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

servers, desktop computers, workstations, and mobile computers on a variety of
platforms

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IBM Director provides a comprehensive entry-level workgroup hardware manager.
Key features include:

v Advanced self-management capabilities for maximum system availability

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v Multiple operating-system platform support, including Microsoft

Windows NT®, Windows 2000, Windows XP Professional, Novell NetWare, IBM
OS/2®, SCO UnixWare, Linux®, and Caldera OpenUNIX

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Windows

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98,

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

mobile computers

v Support for systems-management industry standards

v Integration into leading workgroup and enterprise systems-management

environments

v Ease of use, training, and setup

Director also provides an extensible platform that supports advanced server

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

v Reduced downtime

v Increased productivity of IT personnel and users

v Reduced service and support costs

more information about IBM Director, see the IBM Director CD that comes with

For
your server, the IBM Director publications on the CD, and the following Web pages:

Systems Management - Director Package

http://www.ibm.com/pc/qtechinfo/MIGR-40738.html

This Web page includes links to software downloads and publications for
the latest release of IBM Director.

IBM xSeries Systems Management page

http://www.ibm.com/pc/ww/eserver/xseries/systems_management/index.html

This Web page presents an overview of IBM Systems Management and
IBM Director.

IBM Universal Manageability page

http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/pc/um/index.html

This Web page links to an IBM portfolio of advanced management tools
that help reduce costs and increase availability throughout the life cycle of a
product.

The UpdateXpress program

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

Chapter 1. Introducing the IBM xSeries 235 Type 8671 server 7

Server controls and indicators

This section identifies the controls and indicators on the front and rear of your
server.

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

Front view

Tower model

CD-eject button

CD-ROM drive
activity LED
(green)

Operator
information
panel

USB 3 connector

Diskette­eject button

Power-control

button shield

(if installed)

Power-control

button

Reset

button

Cover-

release

latch

Model type/serial

number

Rack configuration

Power-control

button shield

(if installed)

Power-control

button

Reset button

Operator
information
panel

Cover­release
latch

CD-ROM drive
activity LED
(green)

Diskette drive
activity LED

Hard disk
drive status
LED (amber)

Hard disk
drive activity
LED (green)

CD-eject button

Hard disk
drive activity
LED (green)

Operator information panel: The LEDs on this panel give status information for

your server. See “Operator information panel” on page 11 for more information.

USB 3 connector: This is the front USB connector. Two additional USB connectors

are on the rear of the server.

Diskette-eject button: Press this button to release a diskette from the drive.

8 IBM xSeries 235 Type 8671: User’s Guide

Hard disk
drive status
LED (amber)

Diskette drive
activity LED
(green)

Diskette-eject
button

USB 3
connector

Model type/serial
number