IBM xSeries 455 Installation Manual
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xSeries 455
Type 8855
Installation Guide
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.
Your server
Install the server in
the rack, if required
Cable the server
and options
Start the server
Did the server
start correctly?
Ye s
Set up and
configure
the hardware
No
Go to the Server Support
flow chart
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/
Did configuration
complete?
Ye s
Install the operating
system. Go to the
Web for instructions,
http://www.ibm.com/
pc/support
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.
No
Server Support
Server working
properly?
Ye s
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?
®
Ye s
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?
Ye s
No
Flash the latest levels of SAL/EFI,
service processor, diagnostics,
and RAID code.
You can download this code at
http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/
Ye s
Problem
solved?
View support telephone numbers at
http://www.ibm.com/planetwide/
Hardware
No Software
Hardware or
software problem?
xSeries 455
Installation Guide
Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in Appendix A, “IBM Statement of
Limited Warranty Z125-4753-07 11/2002”, on page 63 and Appendix B, “Notices”, on page 79.
First Edition (November 2003)
© Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2003. All rights reserved.
US Government Users Restricted Rights – Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract
with IBM Corp.
Contents
Safety ............................v
Chapter 1. Introduction ......................1
The IBM xSeries Documentation CD .................2
Hardware and software requirements ................2
Using the Documentation Browser .................2
Notices and statements used in this book ...............3
Features and specifications .....................4
Major components of the xSeries 455 server ..............4
Chapter 2. Installing options....................7
Installation guidelines .......................7
System reliability guidelines....................7
Working inside a server with power on................8
Handling static-sensitive devices ..................8
Installing an adapter .......................8
Cabling a ServeRAID adapter ..................11
Installing and replacing a microprocessor and power module ........13
Installing memory ........................19
Removing and replacing DIMMs .................21
Hot-replacing DIMMs......................23
Completing the installation.....................24
Connecting the cables ......................24
SMP Expansion cabling.....................25
RXE Expansion cabling.....................30
RXE Management cabling ....................35
Power cabling ........................37
SCSI cabling.........................38
USB cabling .........................38
Serial cabling ........................38
Video cabling ........................38
Gigabit Ethernet cabling ....................38
Remote Supervisor Adapter cabling ................38
Chapter 3. Server controls, LEDs, and power.............39
Front view ..........................39
Rear view ...........................40
Server power features ......................42
Turning on the server .....................42
Turning off the server .....................42
Chapter 4. Configuring the server .................45
Using the EFI Firmware Boot Manager ................45
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program .............45
Using ServeRAID Manager ....................46
Using the LSI Logic Configuration Utility ...............46
Using the Remote Supervisor Adapter ................47
Configuring scalable partitions ...................47
Creating a scalable partition ...................48
Deleting a scalable partition ...................49
Chapter 5. Solving problems ...................51
Diagnostic tools overview .....................51
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POST error codes ........................51
Troubleshooting charts ......................52
DVD/CD-RW drive problems ...................52
Expansion enclosure problems ..................52
General problems .......................52
Hard disk drive problems ....................52
Intermittent problems......................53
Memory problems .......................53
Monitor problems .......................53
Option problems .......................54
Power problems .......................55
Serial port problems ......................55
Software problems ......................56
Universal Serial Bus device problems ...............56
USB keyboard, mouse, or pointing-device problems ..........56
Light path diagnostics ......................56
Diagnosing problems using light path diagnostics ...........57
Light path diagnostics LEDs ...................58
Chapter 6. Getting help and technical assistance ...........61
Before you call .........................61
Using the documentation .....................61
Getting help and information from the World Wide Web ..........61
Software service and support ...................62
Hardware service and support ...................62
Appendix A. IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-07 11/2002 ..63
Part 1 - General Terms ......................63
Part 2 - Country-unique Terms ...................66
Part3-Warranty Information ...................77
Appendix B. Notices ......................79
Edition notice .........................79
Trademarks ..........................80
Important notes.........................80
Product recycling and disposal ...................81
Battery return program ......................81
Electronic emission notices ....................82
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement .........82
Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement ........82
Australia and New Zealand Class A statement ............82
United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirement .........82
European Union EMC Directive conformance statement .........82
Taiwanese Class A warning statement ...............83
Chinese Class A warning statement ................83
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement . . . 83
Power cords ..........................83
Index ............................87
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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.
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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: 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.
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1. Turn everything OFF.
2. First, remove power cords from outlet.
3. Remove signal cables from connectors.
4. Remove all cables from devices.
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.
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.
Safety vii
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)
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®Eserver
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xSeries™455 Type 8855 server and basic instructions for installing some options.
More detailed instructions for installing options are in the Option Installation Guide
on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD, which comes with your server. This
publication contains information about:
v Setting up and cabling your server
v Starting and configuring your server
v Installing some options
v Solving problems
Your server might have features that are not described in the documentation that
you received with the server. The documentation might be updated occasionally to
include information about those features, or technical updates might be available to
provide additional information that is not included in your server documentation.
These updates are available from the IBM Web site. Complete the following steps
to check for updated documentation and technical updates:
1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/.
2. In the Learn section, click Online publications.
3. On the ″Online publications″ page, in the Brand field, select Servers.
4. In the Family field, select xSeries 455.
5. Click Display documents.
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 IBM Eserver xSeries 455 server
Machine type 8855
Model number _____________________________________________
Serial number _____________________________________________
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The model number and serial number are on the ID label on the left side of the
bezel, just above the hard disk drives.
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See the Rack Installation Instructions publication for complete rack installation and
removal instructions.
The IBM xSeries Documentation CD
The IBM xSeries Documentation CD contains documentation for your server in
Portable Document Format (PDF) and includes the IBM Documentation Browser to
help you find information quickly.
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Hardware and software requirements
The IBM xSeries Documentation CD requires the following minimum hardware and
software:
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v Microsoft
Windows NT®4.0 (with Service Pack 3 or later), Windows®98, or
Windows 2000.
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v 100 MHz Intel
Pentium®microprocessor.
v 32 MB of RAM.
v Adobe Acrobat Reader 3.0 or later. 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. 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 a
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:
v If Autostart is enabled, insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The
Documentation Browser starts automatically.
v If Autostart is disabled, insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive and click Start -->
Run.IntheOpen field, type
e:\win32.bat
where e is the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive, and click OK.
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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. If you selected more than one book, all the selected books are opened in
Acrobat Reader.
To 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 within the book.
Click Help for detailed information about using the Documentation Browser.
Notices and statements used in this book
The caution and danger statements that appear in this book are also in the
multilingual Safety Information book, which is on the IBM xSeries Documentation
CD. Each statement is numbered for reference to the corresponding statement in
the Safety Information book.
The following notices and statements are used in the documentation:
v Notes: 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 your
server. Depending on your server model, some features might not be available, or
some specifications might not apply.
Microprocessor:
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v Intel
Itanium 2 1.3 MHz or higher, depending
on server model
v 3 MB (minimum) Level-3 cache
v 200 MHz front-side bus (FSB), at two data
transfers per cycle, yielding a 400 MHz system
bus (minimum)
v Support for up to four microprocessors
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Note: Use the Configuration/Setup Utility
program to determine the type and speed of the
microprocessors in your server.
Active Memory
v Minimum: 1 GB
v Maximum: 56 GB
v Type: 2-way interleaved PC2100, ECC DDR
v Supports 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB dual inline
Drives standard:
DVD/CD-RW: IDE
Expansion bays:
v Two removable media bays (one DVD/CD-RW
v Supports up to two internal Ultra320 SCSI
Active
Six 64-bit Active PCI-X expansion slots:
v Two 66 MHz PCI-X slots
v Two 100 MHZ PCI-X slots
v Two 133 MHZ PCI-X slots
Cooling:
Four hot-swap fans
v Two 150 mm x 51 mm fans
v Two 150 mm x 38 mm fans
Acoustical noise emissions:
v Declared sound power, idle: 6.5 bels
v Declared sound power, operating: 6.5 bels
v Bystander sound pressure, idle: 49 dBa
v Bystander sound pressure, operating: 49 dBa
Server Accelerator Cache: 64 MB
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SDRAM, registered DIMMs only
memory modules (DIMMs)
preinstalled)
hard disk drives
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PCI-X expansion slots:
Power supply:
Two power supplies: 550 watts at 100-127 V ac
or 1050 watts at 200-240 V ac (hot-swappable
and redundant at 200-240 V ac only)
Video:
v Integrated ATI RageXL video
v PCI bus interface
v Compatible with SVGA
v 8 MB SDRAM video memory
Size (4 U):
v Height: 17.5 cm (6.9 inches, 4 U)
v Depth: 71.3 cm (28.1 inches)
v Width: 44 cm (17.3 inches)
v Maximum weight: 54.3 kg (120 lb),
depending on your configuration
Integrated functions:
v Broadcom 5704 10/100/1000 dual port
Ethernet controller
v Light path diagnostics
v One external and one internal Ultra320 SCSI
port (dual-channel integrated controller with
RAID capabilities)
v Remote Supervisor Adapter (service
processor)
– ASM interconnect (peer-to-peer) port
– Ethernet port
– Serial port
v IDE controller
v RXE Management Port
v RXE Expansion Ports
v USB ports
v Serial port
v SMP Expansion Ports
v Wake on LAN
Environment:
v 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: 0 to 2133 m (6998.0 ft)
– Server off: -40° to 60°C
(-104° to 140°F). Maximum altitude: 2133
m (6998.0 ft)
v Humidity:
– Server on: 8% to 80%
– Server off: 5% to 100%
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Heat output:
Approximate heat output in British thermal units
(Btu) per hour
v Minimum configuration: 854 Btu (250 watts)
v Maximum configuration: 2646 Btu (775 watts)
Electrical input:
v Sine-wave input (50-60 Hz) required
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
v Input kilovolt-amperes (kVA) approximately:
– Minimum: 0.250 kVA
– Maximum: 1.3 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.
Major components of the xSeries 455 server
The orange color on components and labels in the server indicates hot-swap or
hot-plug components. You can install or remove these components while the server
is running, provided that the server is configured to support hot-swap and hot-plug
components. For information about installing hot-swap and hot-plug components,
see Chapter 2, “Installing options”, on page 7.
The blue color on components and labels indicates touch points, where a
component can be gripped, a latch moved, and so on.
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The following illustration shows the locations of major components in your server.
Note: The illustrations in this publication might differ slightly from your hardware.
DIMM
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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
up IBM server hardware. If you need more detailed information, 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:
v Read the safety information beginning on page v and the guidelines in “Handling
static-sensitive devices” on page 8. These guidelines will help you work safely
with your server or options.
v Make sure that you have an adequate number of properly grounded electrical
outlets for your server, monitor, and any other options that you intend to install.
v Back up all important data before you make changes to disk drives.
v You do not need to turn off the server to install or replace hot-swap or hot-plug
components or hot-plug Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices.
v The orange color on components and labels identifies hot-swap or hot-plug
components. You can install or remove hot-swap and hot-plug components while
the server is running, provided that the server is configured to support this
capability. See the instructions in this chapter for more information about
removing and installing hot-swap and hot-plug components.
v The blue color on components and labels indicates touch points, where
components can be gripped, a latch moved, and so on.
v For a list of supported options for your server, go to the ServerProven
http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/compat/.
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list at
Note: Some preconfigured servers have a unique list of supported options. See the
software documentation provided with those servers for more information.
System reliability guidelines
To help ensure proper cooling and system reliability, make sure that:
v The top cover is closed during normal operation.
v Each of the drive bays has a drive or a filler panel and electromagnetic
compatibility (EMC) shield installed in it.
v Each of the power-supply bays has a power supply installed in it.
v There is adequate space around the server to allow the server cooling system to
work properly. Leave approximately 50 mm (2 in.) of open space around the front
and rear of the server. Do not place objects in front of the fans.
v You have followed the cabling instructions that come with optional adapters.
v You have replaced a failed fan as soon as possible.
v You have replaced a hot-swap drive within 2 minutes of removal.
v If you replace a hot-swap drive, remove the defective drive and wait 15 seconds
before you install a new drive.
v All microprocessor sockets always contain either a microprocessor baffle or a
microprocessor and heat sink.
v For redundant and hot-swappable operation, the power supplies are connected to
200-240 V ac.
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Working inside a server with power on
Your server supports hot-swap devices and is designed to operate safely while
turned on with the cover removed. Follow these guidelines when you work inside a
server that is turned on:
v Avoid loose-fitting clothing on your forearms. Button long-sleeved shirts before
working inside the server; do not wear cuff links while you are working inside the
server.
v Do not allow your necktie or scarf to hang inside the server.
v Remove jewelry, such as bracelets, rings, necklaces, and loose-fitting wrist
watches.
v Remove items from your shirt pocket (such as pens or pencils) that could fall into
the server as you lean over it.
v Avoid dropping any metallic objects, such as paper clips, hair pins, or screws,
into the server.
Handling static-sensitive devices
Attention: Static electricity can damage electronic devices, including your server.
To avoid damage, keep static-sensitive devices in their static-protective package
until you are ready to install them.
To reduce the possibility of damage from electrostatic discharge, observe the
following precautions:
v Limit your movement. Movement can cause static electricity to build up around
you.
v Handle the device carefully, holding it by its edges or its frame.
v Do not touch solder joints, pins, or exposed printed circuitry.
v Do not leave the device where others can handle and damage it.
v While the device is still in its static-protective package, touch it to an unpainted
metal part of the server unit for at least 2 seconds. This drains static electricity
from the package and from your body.
v 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 the server cover or
on a metal surface.
v Take additional care when handling devices during cold weather. Heating reduces
indoor humidity and increases static electricity.
v Wear a properly grounded wrist strap against your skin to help eliminate static
electricity from your body.
Installing an adapter
The following notes describe the types of adapters that your server supports and
other information that you must consider when installing an adapter:
v The following illustration shows the location and bus speeds of the PCI-X
expansion slots on the PCI-X board.
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Note: The illustrations in this publication might differ slightly from your hardware.
PCI-X slot 6
(133 MHz)
PCI-X slot 5
(133 )MHz
PCI-X slot 4
(100 )MHz
PCI-X slot 3
(100 )MHz
PCI-X slot 2
(66 )MHz
Attention LED
Power LED
PCI-X slot 1
(66 )MHz
v Locate the documentation that comes with the adapter and follow those
instructions in addition to the instructions in this section. If you need to change
the switch settings or jumper settings on your adapter, follow the instructions that
come with the adapter.
v Video adapters are not supported.
v Some full-length adapters have extension handles or brackets installed. Before
installing the adapter, you must remove the extension handle or bracket.
v Your server supports six hot-plug 64-bit adapters in the expansion slots on the
PCI-X board, as shown in the following table.
Bus Slot Supported adapter speed (MHz)
A166
A266
B 3 100 (133 if slot 4 is empty)
B 4 100 (133 if slot 3 is empty)
C 5 133
D 6 133
v You can install both PCI and PCI-X adapters on the same bus. However, if you
install a PCI adapter and a PCI-X adapter on the same bus, the PCI-X features
of the PCI-X adapter will be disabled, and the adapter will function as a PCI
adapter.
v You can install PCI or PCI-X adapters of speeds faster than what is labeled for a
particular PCI-X bus. For example, if you install two 133 MHz adapters into slots
that are labeled as 100 MHz slots, the adapters will operate at 100 MHz.
v If you install a 33 MHz and a 66 MHz adapter on the same bus, the bus speed
will match that of the slower adapter.
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v If a single 133 MHz adapter is installed on PCI-X bus B (slots 3 and 4) and the
other slot on PCI-X bus B is empty, the adapter will operate at 133 MHz.
v Your server supports 3.3 V and universal adapters; it does not support 5.0 V
adapters.
v The system scans PCI-X slots to assign system resources. The system attempts
to start the first device found. The search order is: PCI-X slots 1, 2, 6, 5, 3, and
4. If an optional remote I/O enclosure is attached, the scan continues with PCI-X
slots 11, 12, 9, 10, 7, 8, 17, 18, 15, 16, 13, and 14.
Complete the following steps to install an adapter:
1. Read the safety information beginning on page v and “Installation guidelines” on
page 7.
2. Disable the Active PCI-X slots through your operating system before you insert
or remove a PCI or PCI-X adapter.
Note: Some operating systems do not support the enabling and disabling of a
PCI-X slot. If your operating system does not support this function, or if
you are installing a non-hot-plug adapter, turn off the server and
peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords and all external
devices from the back of the server before proceeding, if necessary.
3. Open the top cover.
Adapter
Adapter guide
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adapter cables before you install the adapter.
5. Follow the instructions that come with the adapter to set jumpers or switches, if
any.
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6. Install the adapter:
a. If you are installing a full-length adapter, open the blue adapter guide by
lifting the front edge, as shown in the illustration.
b. Carefully grasp the adapter by its top edge or upper corners, and align it
with the connector on the PCI-X board.
c. Press the adapter firmly into the adapter connector.
Attention: When you install an adapter, make sure that the adapter is
correctly seated in the connector. Improperly seated adapters might cause
damage to the PCI-X board or to the adapter.
d. Push down on the blue adapter guide to keep the adapter steady.
e. Close the tab; then, push down on the blue adapter-retention latch until it
clicks into place, securing the adapter.
7. Connect the internal cables to the adapter.
8. If you have other options to install or remove, do so now.
9. Close the top cover. Go to “Completing the installation” on page 24.
Cabling a ServeRAID adapter
Some xSeries 455 models come with an optional IBM ServeRAID™adapter
installed to control hard disk drives. If you are installing an optional IBM ServeRAID
adapter, see the ServeRAID documentation and the cabling information in this
section to install the ServeRAID adapter.
Servers that do not come with an IBM ServeRAID adapter installed come with two
SCSI cables:
v One end of the first SCSI cable is attached to a SCSI connector on the I/O
board, and the other end is attached to the SCSI backplane behind fans 3 and 4.
v The second SCSI cable is preinstalled along the inside of the server and both
ends are loose inside the server. When you install a ServeRAID adapter, you can
optionally connect this cable to the adapter and to the SCSI backplane to control
the internal hard disk drives.
The following procedure describes the internal cabling for installing a ServeRAID
adapter.
Complete the following steps to cable the ServeRAID adapter:
1. Read the safety information beginning on page v and “Installation guidelines”
on page 7.
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords
and all external cables, if necessary; then, open the cover.
3. Remove fans 3 and 4, which are located just behind the PCI-X slots.
4. Disconnect the short SCSI cable from the SCSI backplane and the SCSI
connector on the I/O board; then, store this short cable in a safe place for
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future use.
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page 8). Install the ServeRAID adapter in PCI-X slot 6, if the adapter will
control the internal hard disk drives.
Preinstalled
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Connect to
SCSI backplane
6. Locate the preinstalled SCSI cable; then, attach the connector on the cable to
the ServeRAID adapter.
7. Locate the connector on the opposite end of the SCSI cable and connect it to
the SCSI backplane.
8. Reinstall fans 3 and 4.
9. If you have other options to install or remove, do so now.
10. Close the top cover. Go to “Completing the installation” on page 24.
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Installing and replacing a microprocessor and power module
The following notes describe the type of microprocessor that your server supports
and other information that you must consider when installing and replacing a
microprocessor:
v Your server supports up to four Intel Itanium 2 microprocessors.
v Update the server system abstraction layer/extensible firmware interface
(SAL/EFI) code. To download the most current level of SAL/EFI code for the
server, go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/.
v You will need the following tools:
– 2.5-mm hex (Allen) wrench (provided with the microprocessor option)
– T15 Torx wrench (provided with the microprocessor option)
v To order additional microprocessor options, contact your IBM marketing
representative or authorized reseller.
v Populate the microprocessor sockets in numeric order. Install the first
microprocessor in microprocessor socket 1, the second microprocessor in
microprocessor socket 2, and so on.
v The following illustrations show the locations of the microprocessor connectors
on the processor board.
Note: The illustrations in this publication might differ slightly from your hardware.
Front
Back
Microprocessor 4 power
module socket
Microprocessor 4 power
module cable connector
Microprocessor 3 socket
Microprocessor 1 socket
Microprocessor 4 socket
Microprocessor 3
power module socket
Microprocessor 3
power module
cable connector
Microprocessor 1
power module socket
Microprocessor 1
power module
cable connector
Microprocessor 2 power
module socket
Microprocessor 2 power
module cable connector
Microprocessor 2 socket
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Important: To ensure proper server operation after you install replacement or
additional microprocessors, install only microprocessors that have the same
cache size and type, and the same clock speed. For a list of microprocessors
supported by your server, go to the ServerProven list at
http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/compat/.
Complete the following steps in the prescribed order to install and replace a
microprocessor.
Attention: Failure to complete the following steps in the prescribed order might
cause damage to the microprocessor pins and cause the microprocessor to fail.
1. Read the safety information beginning on page v and “Installation guidelines”
on page 7.
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords
and all external cables, if necessary; then, open the cover.
3. Remove the memory-board assembly from the server.
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.
a. Pull up on the levers to detach the memory-board assembly.
b. Carefully remove the memory-board assembly from the server and set it
aside.
4. Remove the shipping thumbscrews from the right side of the server.
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6. Loosen the blue thumbscrews securing the EMC shield; then, remove the EMC
shield from the server.
Thumbscrews
7. Remove the processor-board assembly from the server.
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.
a. Press to unlock the levers securing the processor-board assembly and pull
up on the levers to release the processor-board assembly.
b. Carefully remove the processor-board assembly from the server and place
it on a flat, non-conductive, level surface.
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8. If you are installing a new microprocessor, go to step 9 on page 17; otherwise,
continue.
Attention: Failure to complete the instructions in the prescribed order might
cause damage to the microprocessor pins and cause the microprocessor to
fail.
Microprocessor
a. Using the T-handled Torx wrench provided with the microprocessor option,
b. Slide the power module from the microprocessor and remove the power
c. Completely loosen the heat-sink screws.
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Power module
completely loosen the power-module screws.
module.
d. Use the hex wrench provided with the microprocessor option to open the
socket lock and remove the microprocessor.
Unlocked Locked
Locking
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9. Install the microprocessor and power module:
Power module
Microprocessor
Microprocessor
baffle
Chapter 2. Installing options 17
a. Remove the microprocessor baffle from the microprocessor socket. Keep
the microprocessor baffle for future use.
b. Remove the protective tape covering the microprocessor socket, if there is
any.
Attention: Inserting the microprocessor in a locked connector might
damage the pins and cause the microprocessor to fail.
c. Make sure that the socket lock is in the fully unlocked position to permit
inserting the microprocessor. Use the hex wrench that is provided with the
microprocessor option to open the lock, if necessary.
Note: Examine the socket lock of an installed microprocessor to identify
the locking flag in the locked position.
Unlocked Locked
Locking
flag
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.
d. Touch the static-protective package containing the microprocessor to any
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unpainted metal surface on the server. Then, remove the microprocessor
and power module from the package.
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