IBM xSeries 445 Installation Manual

xSeries 445

Type 8870

Installation Guide

Install options,
if required

• Drives

• Microprocessors

• Adapters

• Memory

Install the server in

the rack cabinet,

if required

Cable the server

and options

Welcome. . .

Thank you for buying an
IBM xSeries server.
is based on the X-Architecture
technology, and it features
superior performance, availability,
and scalability.

This server

Installation Guide

contains information for setting
up and configuring your server.

For detailed information about
your server, view the publications
on the

Documentation CD.

You can also find the most
current information about your
server on the IBM Web site at:
http://www.ibm.com/pc/support

Your server

Start the server

Yes

preconfigured?

Use ServerGuide to

configure hardware

Did configuration

ServerGuide to

install operating

Did the server
start correctly?

Yes

Is the Server

No

set up and

complete?

Yes

Use

system?

No

No

No

Go to the Server Support

flow chart

Go to the Web for instructions,

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

Yes

Install applications,
such as IBM systems
management software
and IBM ServeRAID
programs

System is ready to use.

Go to the Server Support

flow chart to register

and profile your server.

Server Support

Server working

properly?

Yes

No

Check all cables for loose connections
and verify that all optional devices you
installed are on the ServerProven list.
You can view the ServerProven list at

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

Problem

solved?

®

Yes

No

Register your computer. Go to

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

View information about IBM support line at

http://www.ibm.com/services/sl/products/

or view support telephone numbers at

http://www.ibm.com/planetwide/

Use the troubleshooting
information provided with
your server to determine
the cause of the problem
and the action to take.

Problem

solved?

Yes

No

Flash the latest levels of BIOS,
service processor, diagnostics,
and RAID code.
You can download this code at

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

Yes

Problem

solved?

View support telephone numbers at

http://www.ibm.com/planetwide/

Hardware

No Software

Hardware or

software problem?

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Installation Guide

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Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in

Appendix A, “Getting help and technical assistance,” on page 81, Appendix B, “IBM Statement of
Limited Warranty Z125-4753-07 11/2002,” on page 83, and Appendix C, “Notices,” on page 99.

Second Edition (January 2004)

Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2004. All rights reserved.

Government Users Restricted Rights – Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract

with IBM Corp.

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Contents

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

Chapter 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

The IBM

Eserver

Documentation CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Hardware and software requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Using the Documentation Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Notices and statements used in this publication . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

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

Major components of the xSeries 445 server . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Chapter 2. Installing options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Installation guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

System reliability guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Working inside the server with the power on . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Handling static-sensitive devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Opening the cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

The SMP Expansion Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Removing an SMP Expansion Module and cover . . . . . . . . . . .11

Installing and replacing a microprocessor . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Installing a memory module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Installing DIMMs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Reinstalling an SMP Expansion Module and cover . . . . . . . . . . .23

Installing an adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Cabling a ServeRAID adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Installing the serial port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Completing the installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Installing the server in the rack cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Connecting the cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Power cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

SCSI cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

USB cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Video cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Mouse cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Keyboard cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Gigabit Ethernet cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Remote Supervisor Adapter cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

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Chapter 3. Server controls, LEDs, and power . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Server power features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Turning on the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Turning off the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Chapter 4. Configuring your server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Using the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Using the ServeRAID configuration programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Using the Remote Supervisor Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Using the Integrated System Management Firmware Update Utility program

Configuring scalable partitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Creating a scalable partition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

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Deleting a scalable partition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Chapter 5. Updating IBM Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Chapter 6. Solving problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Diagnostic tools overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

POST beep code descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

ServerGuide startup problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Troubleshooting charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Light path diagnostics feature overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Identifying problems using the light path diagnostics feature . . . . . . .77

Light path diagnostics table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance . . . . . . . . . .81

Before you call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Using the documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Getting help and information from the World Wide Web . . . . . . . . . .82

Software service and support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Hardware service and support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Appendix B. IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-07 11/2002 . .83

Part 1 - General Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Part 2 - Country-unique Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Part 3 - Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

Appendix C. Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

Edition notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Important notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Product recycling and disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Battery return program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Electronic emission notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement . . . . . . . . 102

Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement . . . . . . . . 103

Australia and New Zealand Class A statement . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirement . . . . . . . . 103

European Union EMC Directive conformance statement . . . . . . . . 103

Taiwanese Class A warning statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Chinese Class A warning statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement

104

Power cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

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Safety

Before installing this product, read the Safety Information.

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

Pred instalací tohoto produktu si prectete prírucku bezpecnostních instrukcí.

Læs sikkerhedsforskrifterne, før du installerer dette produkt.
Lees voordat u dit product installeert eerst de veiligheidsvoorschriften.
Ennen kuin asennat tämän tuotteen, lue turvaohjeet kohdasta Safety Information.
Avant d’installer ce produit, lisez les consignes de sécurité.
Vor der Installation dieses Produkts die Sicherheitshinweise lesen.

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

Copyright IBM Corp. 2004

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

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

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Statement 1:

DANGER

Electrical

current from power, telephone, and communication cables is

hazardous.

avoid a shock hazard:

not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation,
maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical
storm.

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

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

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

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

Disconnect the attached power cords, telecommunications systems,
networks, and modems before you open the device covers, unless
instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration procedures.

Connect and disconnect cables as described in the following table when
installing, moving, or opening covers on this product or attached
devices.

Connect:

Turn everything OFF.
First, attach all cables to devices.
Attach signal cables to connectors.
Attach power cords to outlet.
Turn device ON.

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Disconnect:

Turn everything OFF.
First, remove power cords from outlet.
Remove signal cables from connectors.
Remove all cables from devices.

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CAUTION:
When replacing the lithium battery, use only IBM Part Number 33F8354 or an
equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer. If your system has

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.

not:

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

Dispose

the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations.

Statement 3:

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

not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could
result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable
parts inside the device.

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than
those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure.

DANGER

Some

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

diode. Note the following.

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

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≥ 18 kg

≥ 32 kg

≥ 55 kg

Statement 4:

(39.7 lb)

(70.5 lb)

(121.2 lb)

CAUTION:
Use safe practices when lifting.

Statement 5:

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

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

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

service technician.

Statement 10:

CAUTION:

not place any object weighing more than 82 kg (180 lb) on top of

rack-mounted devices.

>82 kg (180 lb)

Statement 13:

DANGER

Overloading

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

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WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with accessories

sold with this product, will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of
California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash

hands after handling.

ADVERTENCIA: El contacto con el cable de este producto o con cables de

accesorios que se venden junto con este producto, pueden exponerle al plomo, un
elemento químico que en el estado de California de los Estados Unidos está
considerado como un causante de cancer y de defectos congénitos, además de
otros riesgos reproductivos. Lávese las manos después de usar el producto.

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Chapter 1. Introduction

This Installation Guide contains instructions for setting up your IBM
xSeries

®

445 Type 8870 server and basic instructions for installing some options.

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ERserver

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More detailed instructions for installing options are in the Option Installation Guide

the IBM xSeries Documentation CD, which comes with your server.

This document contains information about:

Setting up and cabling your server
Starting and configuring your server
Installing some options
Solving problems

server might have features that are not described in the documentation that

Your
you received with the server. The documentation might be updated occasionally to
include information about those features, or technical updates might be available to
provide additional information that is not included in your server documentation.
These updates are available from the IBM Web site. Complete the following steps

check for updated documentation and technical updates:

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

the Learn section, click Online publications.

the ″Online publications″ page, in the Brand field, select Servers.

the Family field, select xSeries 445.

Click Continue.

Your server comes with an IBM ServerGuide

™

Setup and Installation CD to help

you configure the hardware, install device drivers, and install the operating system.
Your server comes with a limited warranty. You can obtain up-to-date information

about your server and other IBM server products at
http://www.ibm.com/eserver/xseries/.

Record information about your server in the following table. You will need this
information when you register your server with IBM.

Product name
Machine type
Model number
Serial number

IBM

Eserver

xSeries 445 server
8870
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The model and serial numbers are on a label on the lower-left side of the bezel, just
above the hard disk drives.

See the Rack Installation Instructions for complete rack installation and removal
instructions. For a list of supported options for your server, see the ServerProven

®

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

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The IBM

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The IBM

Documentation CD

Eserver

Documentation CD contains documentation for your server in

Portable Document Format (PDF) and includes the IBM Documentation Browser to
help you find information quickly.

Hardware and software requirements

The IBM
hardware and software:

Eserver

Microsoft

®

xSeries 445 Documentation CD requires the following minimum

Windows NT

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4.0 (with Service Pack 3 or later), Windows 98,

Windows 2000, or Red Hat Linux
100 MHz microprocessor

RAM

Adobe Acrobat Reader 3.0 (or later) or xpdf, which comes with Linux operating
systems

Note: Acrobat Reader software is included on the CD, and you can install it

when you run the Documentation Browser.

Using the Documentation Browser

Use the Documentation Browser to browse the contents of the CD, read brief
descriptions of the books, and view books using Adobe Acrobat Reader or xpdf.
The Documentation Browser automatically detects the regional settings in use in
your system and displays the books in the language for that region (if available). If

book is not available in the language for that region, the English version is

displayed.
Use one of the following procedures to start the Documentation Browser:

Autostart is enabled, insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The

Documentation Browser starts automatically.

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e:\win32.bat

where e is the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive, and click OK.

you are using Red Hat Linux, insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive; then,

run the following command from the /mnt/cdrom directory:

runLinux.sh

Select your server from the Product menu. The Available Topics list displays all
the books for your server. Some books might be in folders. A plus sign (+) indicates
each folder or book that has additional books under it. Click the plus sign to display
the additional books.

When you select a book, a description of the book appears under Topic
Description. To select more than one book, press and hold the Ctrl key while you
select the books. Click View Book to view the selected book or books in Acrobat
Reader or xpdf. If you selected more than one book, all the selected books are
opened in Acrobat Reader or xpdf.

search all the books, type a word or word string in the Search field and click
Search. The books in which the word or word string appears are listed in order of
the most occurrences. Click a book to view it, and press Crtl+F to use the Acrobat
search function or Alt+F to use the xpdf search function within the book.

Click Help for detailed information about using the Documentation Browser.

Notices and statements used in this publication

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

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

statement in the Safety Information publication.
The following notices and statements are used in the documentation:

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

inconvenient or problem situations.

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

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

Caution: These statements indicate situations that can be potentially hazardous

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

hazardous procedure step or situation.

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

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

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Features and specifications

The following information is a summary of the features and specifications for your
server.

Microprocessor:

Supports the following microprocessors:

Intel

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Xeon MP
microprocessors (16 in a 16-way
configuration)

Intel Xeon DP

microprocessors

Note: Use the Information in BIOS

determine the type and speed of
the microprocessors installed in your
server.

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chip set with integrated
memory, I/O, system cache, and remote
I/O controllers

Memory:

Minimum: 2 GB
Maximum: 64 GB
Type: 2-way interleaved PC1600, DDR
SDRAM, registered DIMMs only
Supports 512 MB, 1GB and 2 GB dual
inline memory modules (DIMMs)

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XceL4

Server Accelerator Cache (64

per SMP Expansion Module)

Drives:

Diskette: 1.44 MB
DVD-ROM
Supports up to two internal Ultra320
SCSI hard disk drives

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Active

PCI-X expansion slots:

Six 64-bit Active PCI-X expansion slots:

Two 66 MHz PCI-X slots
Two 100 MHZ PCI-X slots
Two 133 MHZ PCI-X slots
Additional PCI-X slots available in an
optional remote I/O expansion
enclosure

Cooling:

Four hot-swap fans:

Two 150 mm x 51 mm redundant fans
Two 150 mm x 38 mm fans

Acoustical

noise emissions:

Sound power, idling: 6.5 bel maximum
Sound power, operating: 6.5 bel
maximum

Power supply:

Two hot-swap power supplies (depending

model):
550 watts at 110 V ac or 1050 watts at
220 V ac
600 watts at 110 V ac or 1200 watts at
220 V ac

Video:

Models with the Remote Supervisor
Adapter II-EXA: ATI Radeon RV-100
video controller on the RSA II-EXA
adapter
Models with the Remote Supervisor
Adapter: ATI Rage XL video controller

the system board
PCI bus interface
Compatible with SVGA

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Size

Height: 17.8 cm (7 inches, 4 U)

Depth: 69.85 cm (27.5 inches)
Width: 48.3 cm (19 inches)
Maximum weight: 50 kg (110 lb)
depending on your configuration

Integrated

functions:

Broadcom 5704 Dual Gigabit
10/100/1000 Ethernet controller
Light path diagnostics feature
LSI Logic 1030 Dual Ultra320 SCSI
controller
Remote Supervisor Adapter II-EXA

ATI Radeon RV-100 video controller
Ethernet port
RSA II-EXA breakout port

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Three USB ports
Keyboard port
SCSI port
Mouse port
Symmetrical multiprocessing (SMP)
Expansion Ports (three or six ports
depending on your configuration)
Two remote I/O expansion enclosure
(RXE) Expansion Ports

Environment:

Air temperature:

Server on: 10° to 35°C (50.0° to

95.0°F). Altitude: 0 to 914 m (2998.7
ft).
Server on: 10° to 32° C (50.0° to

89.6° F). Altitude: 914 m (2998.7 ft) to
2133 m (6998.0 ft).
Server off: -40° to 60° C
(-104° to 140° F). Maximum altitude:
2133 m (6998.0 ft).

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Humidity:

Server on: 8% to 80%
Server off: 5% to 100%

output:

Heat

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

Minimum configuration: 855 Btu (250
watts)
Maximum configuration: 2726 Btu (800
watts)

Electrical

input:

Sine-wave input (50 or 60 Hz) required
Input voltage low range:

Minimum: 100 V ac
Maximum: 127 V ac

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Minimum: 200 V ac
Maximum: 240 V ac

Input kilovolt-amperes (kVA)

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Minimum: 0.250 kVA
Maximum: 0.800 kVA

Notes:

Power consumption and heat output
vary depending on the number and type

optional features installed and the
power-management optional features in
use.
These levels were measured in
controlled acoustical environments
according to the procedures specified

the American National Standards
Institute (ANSI) S12.10 and ISO 7779
and are reported in accordance with
ISO 9296. Actual sound-pressure levels

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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Major components of the xSeries 445 server

The following illustration shows the locations of major components in your server.

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

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Chapter 2. Installing options

This chapter provides basic instructions for installing hardware options in your
server. These instructions are intended for users who are experienced with setting

IBM server hardware. If you need more detailed instructions, see the Option

Installation Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD.

Installation guidelines

Before you begin to install options in your server, read the following information:

Read the safety information beginning on page v and the guidelines in “Handling
static-sensitive devices” on page 8. This information will help you work safely
with your server and options.

Make sure that you have an adequate number of properly grounded electrical
outlets for your server, monitor, and other devices that you will connect to the
server.

Back up all important data before you make changes to disk drives.
Have a small, flat-blade screwdriver available.
You do not need to turn off the server to install or replace hot-swap power

supplies, hot-swap fans, or hot-plug Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices.
Blue on a component indicates touch points, where you can grip the component

remove it from or install it in the server, open or close a latch, and so on.

Orange on a component or an orange label on or near a component indicates
that the component can be hot-swapped, which means that if the server and
operating system support hot-swap capability, you can remove or install the
component while the server is running. (Orange can also indicate touch points on
hot-swap components.) See the instructions for removing or installing a specific
hot-swap component for any additional procedures that you might have to
perform before you remove or install the component.

For a list of supported options for your server, go to
http://www.ibm.com/pc/compat/.

System reliability guidelines

help ensure proper cooling and system reliability, make sure that:

Each of the drive bays has a drive or a filler panel and electromagnetic
compatibility (EMC) shield installed in it.

the server has only one symmetrical multiprocessing (SMP) Expansion Module

installed, ensure that the SMP baffle is installed during normal operation.
There is adequate space around the server to allow the server cooling system to

work properly. Leave approximately 50 mm (2.0 in.) of open space around the
front and rear of the server. Do not place objects in front of the fans.

not leave open spaces above or below an installed server in a rack cabinet.

prevent damage to server components, always install a blank filler panel to

cover the open space and to ensure proper air circulation.
You have followed the cabling instructions that come with optional adapters.
You have replaced a failed fan within 48 hours.
You have replaced a hot-swap drive within 2 minutes of removal.
Microprocessor socket 4 always contains either a microprocessor baffle or a

microprocessor and heat sink.

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Your server supports hot-plug, hot-add, and hot-swap devices and is designed to
operate safely while it is turned on and the cover is removed. Follow these
guidelines when you work inside a server that is turned on:

Avoid wearing 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.

not allow your necktie or scarf to hang inside the server.

Remove jewelry, such as bracelets, necklaces, rings, and loose-fitting wrist
watches.

Remove items from your shirt pocket, such as pens and pencils, that could fall
into the server as you lean over it.

Avoid dropping any metallic objects, such as paper clips, hairpins, and screws,
into the server.

Handling static-sensitive devices

Attention: Static electricity can damage electronic devices, including your server.

avoid damage, keep static-sensitive devices in their static-protective packages

until you are ready to install them.

reduce the possibility of damage from electrostatic discharge, observe the

following precautions:

Limit your movement. Movement can cause static electricity to build up around
you.

Handle the device carefully, holding it by its edges or its frame.

not touch solder joints, pins, or exposed circuitry.
not leave the device where others can handle and damage it.

While the device is still in its static-protective package, touch it to an unpainted
metal part of the server for at least 2 seconds. This drains static electricity from
the package and from your body.

Remove the device from its package and install it directly into the server without
setting down the device. If it is necessary to set down the device, place it back
into its static-protective package. Do not place the device on your server cover or

metal surface.

Take additional care when handling devices during cold weather. Heating reduces
indoor humidity and increases static electricity.

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Opening the cover

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Read the safety information beginning on page v and “Installation guidelines” on
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Before opening the top cover, you must remove the rack-support wheels and
handles from the server. See the Rack Installation Instructions for information.

Press the release latch on the left half of the top cover to the right.
Using the finger hole in the release latch, open the left half of the cover; then,

open the right half of the cover.

Attention:

For proper cooling and airflow, close the cover before turning on
the server. Operating the server for extended periods of time (more than 30
minutes) with the cover open might damage server components.

The SMP Expansion Module

The SMP Expansion Module contains the XceL4 system cache, DIMMs,
microprocessors, and voltage regulator modules (VRMs). This section provides
instructions for removing and installing the SMP Expansion Module,
microprocessors, VRMs, and DIMMs.

The following notes describe components in the SMP Expansion Module and other
information that you must consider when installing an SMP Expansion Module:

Use two hands to install or remove an SMP Expansion Module. Do not allow the
expansion module to come in contact with the center plane while lifting it out of

setting it into the server.

For your server to operate properly, there must be a minimum of one SMP
Expansion Module installed.

SMP Expansion Module must contain at least one microprocessor and two

DIMMs.

there is only one SMP Expansion Module installed in the server, an SMP baffle
must be installed in place of the upper SMP Expansion Module to ensure proper
cooling of the server.

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When the minimum number of microprocessors are installed in the SMP
Expansion Module, a microprocessor baffle must be installed in microprocessor
socket 4 to ensure proper cooling within the server.

Before removing or installing SMP Expansion Modules, you must remove the
retention bracket or brackets and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) shield from
the rear of the server.

You must run the Configuration/Setup Utility program whenever you remove or
replace an SMP Expansion Module or one of its associated options.

Locking levers

CAM opening

Figure 4. Complete SMP Expansion Module

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Removing an SMP Expansion Module and cover

While installing options, you might need to remove one or both of the SMP
Expansion Modules. This section describes how to remove an SMP Expansion
Module from the server and how to remove the cover from the module.

Complete the following steps to remove an SMP Expansion Module from the server:

Read the safety information beginning on page v and “Installation guidelines” on
page 7.

Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords and
external cables.

Open the top cover; then, remove the retention bracket or brackets from the
server.

Remove the shipping thumbscrews from the right side of the server.

Note: There are two shipping thumbscrews per retention bracket.

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removal handles

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Grasp the retention bracket by the removal handles and lift it up and out of
the server. Store the retention bracket or brackets in a safe place for later
use.

Note: If there is one SMP Expansion Module installed, you will need to

remove the SMP baffle from the server; then, remove the retention
bracket from the lower SMP Expansion Module.

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necessary, disconnect the SMP Expansion Cables that are connected to

the SMP Expansion Modules.
Loosen the blue thumbscrews holding the EMC shield to the server.

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Grasp each of the locking levers on the top of the SMP Expansion Modules,
and lift them up slightly.

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Being careful not to damage the components on the center plane, use the
handle and the finger relief on the SMP Expansion Module cover to carefully lift
the SMP Expansion Module out of the server.

Remove the SMP Expansion Module cover:

Place the SMP Expansion Module on a flat, level surface.
Rotate the two locking levers until they are fully extended beyond the edge

the SMP Expansion Module cover. Do not force the locking levers past

the position shown in the illustration.

Figure 9. Fully extending the locking levers to remove the SMP Expansion Module cover

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Using the locking levers, lift the front edge of the cover off the SMP
Expansion Module.

Figure 10. Lifting the front of the cover

Lift the cover off the SMP Expansion Module.

Figure 11. Lifting the cover off the SMP Expansion Module

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Installing and replacing a microprocessor

The following notes describe the types of microprocessors that your server supports
and other information that you must consider when installing a microprocessor:

Read the documentation that comes with the microprocessor to determine
whether you need to update the basic input/output system (BIOS) code in your
server. To download the most current level of BIOS code for the server, go to
http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/.

your server comes with Intel Xeon MP microprocessors, obtain an
SMP-capable operating system. For a list of supported operating systems, go to
http://www.ibm.com/pc/compat/.

order additional microprocessor or SMP Expansion Module options, contact

your IBM marketing representative or authorized reseller.

avoid damage and ensure proper server operation after you install a
replacement or an additional microprocessor, use a microprocessor that has the
same cache size, cache type, clock speed, and internal and external clock
frequencies as the microprocessors already installed in the individual SMP
Expansion Module. For a list of microprocessors supported by your server, see
the ServerProven list at http://www.ibm.com/pc/compat/ on the World Wide Web.

The microprocessor in socket 1 of the bottom SMP Expansion Module is the
startup (boot) microprocessor.

air baffle or microprocessor must be installed in microprocessor socket 4,

depending on your configuration.

you are adding Intel Xeon MP microprocessors, populate the empty
microprocessor sockets in numeric order, starting with socket 1. If you install the
microprocessors in the wrong order, the server will not start.

Attention: You must ensure that the locking lever on the microprocessor socket

the fully open position before you insert the microprocessor in the socket.
Failure to do so might result in permanent damage to the microprocessor,
microprocessor socket, and SMP expansion board. See Figure 13 on page 17.

Always install the heat sink that comes with the microprocessor.
Server models that come with Intel Xeon DP microprocessors support a

maximum of two microprocessors per SMP Expansion Module, installed in
microprocessor sockets 1 and 4.

Intel Xeon MP microprocessors are supported in microprocessor sockets 1, 2, 3,
and 4. Figure 12 on page 16 shows the location of the startup microprocessor
and its VRM on the SMP expansion board. It also shows the microprocessor
baffles and the VRM slots for the other microprocessor sockets.

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

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Figure 12. Microprocessor connector and VRM locations

Complete the following steps to install a microprocessor:

Read the safety information beginning on page v and “Installation guidelines”

page 7.

Turn off the server and peripheral devices, disconnect the power cords, and
disconnect all external cables from the SMP Expansion Module; then, open the
cover (see “Opening the cover” on page 9 for details).

necessary, remove the SMP baffle or top SMP Expansion Module.

Note: If your server contains only one SMP Expansion Module, remove the

SMP baffle above it to gain access to the module. If your server
contains two SMP Expansion Modules, remove the top module to gain
access to the bottom or lower SMP Expansion Module.

Remove the SMP Expansion Module in which you plan to install the
microprocessor; then, remove the module cover and determine the socket
where the microprocessor is to be installed. For details, see “Removing an
SMP Expansion Module and cover” on page 11.

Determine which type of microprocessors are installed in your server. The
easiest way to do this is by the locations of the installed microprocessors in
the SMP Expansion Module. If the microprocessors are installed only in
sockets 1 and 4, your server came with Intel Xeon DP microprocessors. If the
microprocessors are installed in any other sockets, such as 1 and 2 or 1, 2,
and 3, your server came with Intel Xeon MP microprocessors.

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Attention: When you handle static-sensitive devices, take precautions to

avoid damage from static electricity. For details about handling these devices,
see “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 8.

necessary, remove the microprocessor baffle from the microprocessor

socket. Keep the microprocessor baffle for possible future use.
Touch the static-protective package containing the new microprocessor to any

unpainted metal surface on the server; then, remove the microprocessor from

the package.
Install the microprocessor:

Important: When installing Intel Xeon DP microprocessors, you must install

them in the following order: socket 1 then socket 4. When installing Intel Xeon

microprocessors, you must install them in the following order: sockets 1, 2,

and then 4.

Remove the protective label from the microprocessor socket.
Rotate the locking lever on the microprocessor socket from its closed and

locked position until it stops or clicks in the fully open position
(approximately 135° angle), as shown.

Attention: You must ensure that the locking lever on the microprocessor

socket is in the fully open position before you insert the microprocessor in
the socket. Failure to do so might result in permanent damage to the
microprocessor, microprocessor socket, and SMP expansion board.

Lever open

Figure 13. Microprocessor locking lever fully open

Align the triangle icon on the microprocessor with the triangle icon on the
socket and press the microprocessor gently into the socket.

Attention: Make sure that the microprocessor is aligned correctly before

you proceed. To avoid bending the pins on the microprocessor, do not use
excessive force when pressing it into the socket.

Close the locking lever to secure the microprocessor.

Install the VRM in the slot adjacent to the microprocessor socket by holding
the new VRM by the upper corners, and plug it firmly into the slot.

Attention: The new microprocessor comes in a kit with a VRM. Some

microprocessor options contain a VRM with a clip to secure the VRM in the
slot. This clip is not needed for installations in your server and can be
discarded. When installing a new microprocessor, you must install the VRM
that comes in the kit.

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Figure 14. Microprocessor VRM

10.

Install the heat sink:

Remove the heat sink from its package and detach the protective cover
from the bottom of the heat sink.

Attention: Do not disturb or contaminate the heat-conducting grease on

the bottom of the new heat sink. Doing so damages its heat-conducting
capability and exposes the new microprocessor to overheating.

Captive screws

Protective cover

Heat sink

Figure 15. Placing the heat sink on the microprocessor

Align the heat sink over the microprocessor; then, carefully set it down on
top of the microprocessor.

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