IBM 306m, xSeries 306m Type 8849, xSeries 306m Type 8491 User Manual

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Contents

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

Chapter 1. The xSeries 306m Types 8849 and 8491 server . . . . . . . .1

Related documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Notices and statements in this document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

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

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

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

IBM Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

The UpdateXpress program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Server controls, LEDs, and power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Server power features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Chapter 2. Installing options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Server components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

System-board internal connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

System-board switches and jumpers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

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

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

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

Installation guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

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

Handling static-sensitive devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

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

Installing an adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Installing a hard disk drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Installing a simple-swap Serial ATA hard disk drive . . . . . . . . . . .22

Installing a hot-swap hard disk drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Replacing a CD or DVD drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Installing a memory module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Replacing a fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Replacing the riser-card assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Completing the installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Installing the cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Connecting the cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Updating the server configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Chapter 3. Configuring the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

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

ServerGuide features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Setup and configuration overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Typical operating-system installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Installing your operating system without ServerGuide . . . . . . . . . .35

Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Configuration/Setup Utility menu choices . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Using the SAS/SATA Configuration Utility program (hot-swap SAS/SATA models

only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Starting the SAS/SATA Configuration Utility program . . . . . . . . . .41

SAS/SATA Configuration Utility menu choices . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Using the Adaptec HostRAID configuration programs . . . . . . . . . . .42

Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility programs (for Serial ATA

HostRAID) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Using the SAS/SATA Configuration Utility program (for SAS/SATA HostRAID) 44

Using the baseboard management controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Installing the OSA SMBridge management utility program . . . . . . . .45

Using the baseboard management controller utility programs . . . . . . .47

Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controllers . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Updating IBM Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Appendix. Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Edition notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Important notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Product recycling and disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Battery return program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Electronic emission notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement . . . . . . . . .55

Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement . . . . . . . .55

Australia and New Zealand Class A statement . . . . . . . . . . . .55

United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirement . . . . . . . . .55

European Union EMC Directive conformance statement . . . . . . . . .55

Taiwanese Class A warning statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Chinese Class A warning statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement . . .56

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

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Safety

Before installing this product, read the Safety Information.

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

Pred instalací tohoto produktu si prectete prírucku bezpecnostních instrukcí.

Læs sikkerhedsforskrifterne, før du installerer dette produkt.

Lees voordat u dit product installeert eerst de veiligheidsvoorschriften.

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

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

Vor der Installation dieses Produkts die Sicherheitshinweise lesen.

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

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

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

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

Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten.

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Important:

All caution and danger statements in this documentation begin with a number. This number is used to cross reference an English caution or danger statement with translated versions of the caution or danger statement in the IBM Safety Information book.

For example, if a caution statement begins with a number 1, translations for that caution statement appear in the IBM Safety Information book under statement 1.

Be sure to read all caution and danger statements in this documentation before performing the instructions. Read any additional safety information that comes with the server or optional device before you install the device.

Statement 1:

DANGER

Electrical

current from power, telephone, and communication cables is

hazardous.

To avoid a shock hazard: v Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation,

maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm.

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

outlet.

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

this product.

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

cables.

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

structural damage.

v Disconnect the attached power cords, telecommunications systems,

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

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

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

To Connect: To Disconnect:

1. Turn everything OFF.

2. First, attach all cables to devices.

3. Attach signal cables to connectors.

4. Attach power cords to outlet.

5. Turn device ON.

1. Turn everything OFF.

2. First, remove power cords from outlet.

3. Remove signal cables 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 recommended by the manufacturer. If your system has a module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with the same module type made by the same manufacturer. The battery contains lithium and can explode if not properly used, handled, or disposed of.

Do not:

v Throw or immerse into water v Heat to more than 100°C (212°F) v Repair or disassemble

Dispose

Statement 3:

of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations.

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

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

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

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

those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure.

DANGER

laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser

Some diode. Note the following.

Laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view directly with optical instruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam.

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Statement 4:

≥ 18 kg (39.7 lb) ≥ 32 kg (70.5 lb) ≥ 55 kg (121.2 lb)

CAUTION: Use safe practices when lifting.

Statement 5:

CAUTION: The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source.

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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)

Attention: This server is suitable for use on an IT power distribution system,

whose maximum phase to phase voltage is 240 V under any distribution fault condition.

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Chapter 1. The xSeries 306m Types 8849 and 8491 server

The IBM

xSeries networking environments that require superior microprocessor performance, efficient memory management, and flexibility.

Performance, ease of use, and reliability were key considerations in the design of the server. These design features make it possible for you to customize the system hardware to meet your business needs.

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

Information document.

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

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

306m Type 8849 and Type 8491 server is ideally suited for

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Related documentation

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

v Installation Guide

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

v Warranty and Support Information

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

getting service and assistance.

v Safety Information

This document is in PDF on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. It contains translated caution and danger statements. Each caution and danger statement that appears in the documentation has a number that you can use to locate the corresponding statement in your language in the Safety Information document.

v Rack Installation Instructions

This printed document contains instructions for installing the server in a rack.

v Problem Determination and Service Guide

This document is in PDF on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. It contains information to help you solve problems yourself, and it contains information for service technicians.

Depending IBM xSeries Documentation CD.

The server might have features that are not described in the documentation that comes with the server. The documentation might be updated occasionally to include information about those features, or technical updates might be available to provide additional information that is not included in the server documentation. These

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

updates are available from the IBM Web site. To check for updated documentation and technical updates, complete the following steps.

Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. The actual procedure

might vary slightly from what is described in this document.

1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/support/.

2. Under Search technical support, type xSeries 306m and click Search.

Notices and statements in this document

The caution and danger statements that appear in this document are also in the multilingual Safety Information document, which is on the IBM xSeries

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

statement in the Safety Information document.

The following notices and statements are used in this document:

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

inconvenient or problem situations.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Features and specifications

The following information is a summary of the features and specifications of the server. Depending on the server model, some features might not be available, or some specifications might not apply.

Racks are marked in vertical increments of 4.45 cm (1.75 inches). Each increment is referred to as a unit, or “U.” A 1-U-high device is 1.75 inches tall.

Table 1. Features and specifications

Microprocessor:

One Intel

LGA 775 Pentium

IV w/

1024 KB (minimum) Level-2 cache

Note: Use the Configuration/Setup

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

Memory:

v Minimum: 512 MB v Maximum: 8 GB v Type: PC4200, 533 MHz, ECC,

DDR II unbuffered SDRAM DIMMs only

v Slots: Four dual inline v Supports 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB

DIMMs

Drives:

CD/DVD: Ultrabay Enhanced

Expansion bays:

Two 3.5-inch slim-high bays for hard disk drives.

v Hot-swap models: Supports

maximum of two serial-attached SCSI (SAS) drives or two serial ATA ( SATA) drives

v Simple-swap models: Supports

maximum of two SATA drives

Expansion

slots:

v Two 66/100 MHz/64-bit PCI-X slots v Upgradable to one PCI Express x8

slot and one 66/100 MHz/64-bit PCI-X slot

Video

controller:

v ATI RN50B video on system board v Compatible with SVGA and VGA v 16 MB DDR video memory

Power supply:

350 watt (110 or 220 V ac auto-sensing)

Size:

v Height: 43 mm (1.70 inches) v Depth: 559 mm (22 inches) v Width: 440 mm (17.32 inches) v Maximum weight: 12.7 kg (28 lb)

depending on your configuration

Integrated functions:

v Two Broadcom NetXtreme

Ethernet controllers on the system board with Wake on LAN

v Serial port v Four USB ports (two on front and

two on rear of server)

v Keyboard port v Mouse port

Hard

v Serial ATA (S ATA) controller with

integrated RAID (simple-swap SATA models)

v Serial-attached SCSI (SAS)

controller with integrated RAID (hot-swap SAS/SATA models)

Acoustical

v Sound power, idling: 65 decibel

maximum

v Sound power, operating: 65

decibel maximum

Environment:

v Air temperature:

– Server on: 10° to 35°C (50.0°

– Server off: -40° to 60°C

Humidity:

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

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disk controllers:

noise emissions:

to 95.0°F); altitude: 0 to 914 m (2998.7 ft)

(-104° to 140°F); maximum altitude: 2133 m (6998.0 ft)

Heat output:

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

v Minimum configuration: 341 Btu (100

watts) per hour

v Maximum configuration: 1024 Btu

(300 watts) per hour

Electrical

input:

v Sine-wave input (47-63 Hz) required v Input voltage low range:

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

Input voltage high range:

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

Input kilovolt-amperes (kVA),

approximately: – Minimum: 0.102 kVA – Maximum: 0.55 kVA

Notes:

1. Power consumption and heat output vary depending on the number and type of optional features installed and the power-management optional features in use.

2. These levels were measured in controlled acoustical environments according to the procedures specified by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) S12.10 and ISO 7779 and are reported in accordance with ISO 9296. Actual sound-pressure levels in a given location might exceed the average values stated because of room reflections and other nearby noise sources. The declared sound-power levels indicate an upper limit, below which a large number of computers will operate.

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What your server offers

The server uses the following features and technologies:

v Baseboard management controller

The baseboard management controller provides basic service-processor environmental monitoring functions. If an environmental condition exceeds a threshold or if a system component fails, the baseboard management controller lights LEDs to help you diagnose the problem. Critical errors are also included in the error log.

v IBM Director

IBM Director is a workgroup-hardware-management tool that you can use to centrally manage xSeries servers. For more information, see the IBM Director documentation on the IBM Director CD.

v IBM Enterprise X-Architecture technology

IBM X-Architecture technology combines proven, innovative IBM designs to make your Intel-processor-based server powerful, scalable, and reliable. For more information, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/xarchitecture/ enterprise/index.html.

v Large system-memory capacity

The memory bus supports up to 8 GB of system memory. The memory controller supports error correcting code (ECC) for up to four industry-standard PC4200, 533 MHz, ECC, double-data-rate (DDR) II unbuffered synchronous dynamic random access memory (SDRAM) dual inline memory modules (DIMMs).

v IBM ServerGuide

The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD that comes with the server provides programs to help you set up the server and install a 32-bit Windows system. The ServerGuide program detects installed hardware options and provides the correct configuration programs and device drivers. For more information about the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, see “Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD” on page 33.

v Integrated network support

The server comes with an integrated Intel Gigabit controller, which supports connection to a 10-Mbps, 100-Mbps, or 1000-Mbps network. For more information, see “Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controllers” on page 48.

v Large data-storage capacity

The server supports up to two 25.4-mm (1-inch) slim-high, 3.5-inch hard disk drives (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) or serial-attached SCSI (SAS), depending on server model).

v ServeRAID

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

v Systems-management capabilities

The server supports an optional IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II. When this adapter is used with the integrated baseboard management controller that comes with the server, you can manage the functions of the server locally and remotely. The Remote Supervisor Adapter II also provides system monitoring, event recording, and dial-out alert capability.

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Reliability, availability, and serviceability features

Three important computer design features are reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS). The RAS features help to ensure the integrity of the data that is stored in the server, the availability of the server when you need it, and the ease with which you can diagnose and repair problems.

The server has the following RAS features:

v Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)

v Advanced Desktop Management Interface (DMI) features

v Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) 1.5 support providing secure

remote power on/power off and seven standard alerts for components such as fans, voltage, and thermals

v Automatic restart after power failure

v Auto-restart initial program load (IPL)

v Boot-block recovery

v Built-in, menu-driven configuration and setup programs

v Cooling fans with speed-sensing capability

v Customer-upgradeable basic input/output system (BIOS) code

v ECC memory

v Error codes and messages

v Menu-driven diagnostic programs on CD

v Monitoring support for temperature, voltage, and fan speed

v Parity checking on the SAS bus and PCI bus

v Power-on self-test (POST)

v Read-only memory (ROM) checksums

v SDRAM with serial presence detect (SPD)

v Server management

v Standby voltage for system management features and monitoring

v System error log (with an optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II installed)

v Vital product data (VPD); includes information stored in nonvolatile memory for

easier remote viewing

v Wake on LAN

IBM Director

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

v View the hardware configuration of remote systems, in detail

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

microprocessors, disks, and memory

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

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

Director provides a comprehensive entry-level workgroup hardware manager.

IBM Key features include:

v Advanced self-management capabilities for maximum system availability

v Multiple operating-system platform support, including Microsoft

Server, Windows XP Professional, Red Hat Linux, SUSE LINUX, and Novell

Windows 2000

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NetWare. For a complete list of operating systems that support IBM Director, see the IBM Director Compatibility Document. This document is in Portable Document Format (PDF) at http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/ systems_management/sys_migration/ibmdiragent.html. It is updated every 6 to 8 weeks.

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

mobile computers

v Support for systems-management industry standards

v Integration into leading workgroup and enterprise systems-management

environments

v Ease of use, training, and setup

Director also provides an extensible platform that supports advanced server

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

v Reduced downtime

v Increased productivity of IT personnel and users

v Reduced service and support costs

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

For the server, the IBM Director documentation on the CD, and the IBM xSeries Systems Management Web page at http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/ systems_ management/xseries_sm.html, which presents an overview of IBM Systems Management and IBM Director.

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 the server and installs available updates. You can download the UpdateXpress program from the Web at no additional cost, or you can purchase it on a CD. To download the program or purchase the CD, go to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/ systems_management /sys_migration/xpress.html.

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Server controls, LEDs, and power

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

Front view

The following illustration shows the controls, light-emitting diodes (LEDs), and connectors on the front of the server.

Reset button

Power-control button

Power-on LED

Power-on LED: When this LED is lit, it indicates that the server is turned on. When

this LED is off, it indicates that ac power is not present, or the power supply or the LED itself has failed.

Hard disk drive activity LED

Locator LED

System-error LED

USB 1 connector

USB 2 connector

CD-eject button

CD drive activity LED

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

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

Power-control button: Press this button to turn the server on and off manually. A

power-control-button shield comes installed around the button to prevent the server from being turned off accidentally. You can remove this disk-shaped shield if you prefer.

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

(POST). Yo u might have to use a pen or the end of a straightened paper clip to press the button.

Hard disk drive activity LED: When this LED is flashing, it indicates that a hard

disk drive is in use.

Locator LED: When this LED is lit, it has been lit remotely by the system

administrator to aid in visually locating the server.

System-error LED: When this LED is lit, it indicates that a system error has

occurred.

USB connectors: Connect a USB device to either of these connectors.

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

CD drive activity LED: When this LED is lit, it indicates that the CD drive is in use.

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Rear view

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

Ethernet 1 transmit / receive activity LED

Ethernet 1 speed LED

Ethernet 2 speed LED

Ethernet 2 transmit / receive activity LED

Ethernet transmit/receive activity LED: This LED is on each Ethernet connector.

When this LED is lit, it indicates that there is activity between the server and the network.

Ethernet speed LED: This LED is on each Ethernet connector. When this LED is

lit, it indicates that the Ethernet network speed is 1 Gbps. When this LED is off, it indicates that the Ethernet network speed is 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps.

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

Power-cord connector

USB 1 connector

USB 2 connector

Mouse connector

Keyboard connector

Serial connector

Video connector

Ethernet 2 connector

Ethernet 1 connector

Power-cord connector: Connect the power cord to this connector.

Keyboard connector: Connect a PS/2 keyboard to this connector.

Mouse connector: Connect a mouse or other PS/2 device to this connector.

Serial connector: Connect a 9-pin serial device to this connector.

Video connector: Connect a monitor to this connector.

Ethernet connector: Use either of these connectors to connect the server to a

network.

USB connector: Connect a USB device to either of these connectors.

Server power features

When the server is connected to an ac power source but is not turned on, the operating system does not run, and all core logic except for the service processor (the mini-baseboard management controller or optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II) is shut down; however, the server can respond to requests from the service processor, such as a remote request to turn on the server.

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Attention: This server is suitable for use on an IT power distribution system,

whose maximum phase to phase voltage is 240 V under any distribution fault condition.

Turning on the server

Approximately 20 seconds after the server is connected to ac power, the power-control button becomes active, and one or more fans might start running to provide cooling while the server is connected to power. Yo u can turn on the server and start the operating system by pressing the power-control button.

The server can also be turned on in any of the following ways:

v If a power failure occurs while the server is turned on, the server will restart

automatically when power is restored.

v If the server is connected to an Advanced System Management interconnect

network that contains at least one server with an optional Remote Supervisor Adapter or Remote Supervisor Adapter II installed, the server can be turned on from the Remote Supervisor Adapter or Remote Supervisor Adapter II user interface.

v If your operating system supports the systems-management software for an

optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II, the systems-management software can turn on the server.

v If your operating system supports the Wake on LAN feature, the Wake on LAN

feature can turn on the server.

When 4 GB or more of memory (physical or logical) is installed, some

Note:

memory is reserved for various system resources and is unavailable to the operating system. The amount of memory that is reserved for system resources depends on the operating system, the configuration of the server, and the configured PCI options.

Turning off the server

When you turn off the server and leave it connected to ac power, the server can respond to requests from the service processor, such as a remote request to turn on the server. While the server remains connected to ac power, one or more fans might continue to run. To remove all power from the server, you must disconnect it from the power source.

Some operating systems require an orderly shutdown before you turn off the server. See your operating-system documentation for information about shutting down the operating system.

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Statement 5:

The server can be turned off in any of the following ways:

v You can turn off the server from the operating system, if your operating system

supports this feature. After an orderly shutdown of the operating system, the server will be turned off automatically.

v You can press the power-control button to start an orderly shutdown of the

operating system and turn off the server, if your operating system supports this feature.

v If the operating system stops functioning, you can press and hold the

power-control button for more than 4 seconds to turn off the server.

v If the server is connected to an Advanced System Management interconnect

network that contains at least one server with an optional Remote Supervisor Adapter or Remote Supervisor Adapter II installed, the server can be turned off from the Remote Supervisor Adapter or Remote Supervisor Adapter II user interface.

v If an optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II is installed in the server, the server

can be turned off from the Remote Supervisor Adapter II user interface.

v The integrated system management processor can turn off the server as an

automatic response to a critical system failure.

v You can turn off the server through a request from the service processor.

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Chapter 2. Installing options

This chapter provides detailed instructions for installing optional hardware devices in the server.

Server components

The following illustration shows the major components in the server. The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.

Riser-card Assembly

Hot-swap hard disk drive (some models)

SAS filler

Air deflector

Fans

CD/DVD drive

Heat sink

Air baffle

DIMM

SAS/SATA controller (some models)

System board

SAS/SATA backplane (some models)

SATA simple-swap back panel (some models)

Power supply

Fans

Simple-swap SATA hard disk drive (some models)

SATA filler

Bezel

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