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Chapter 1. Introducing the xSeries 255 Type 8685 server

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Related publications

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Features and specifications

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Notices and statements used in this book

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What your server offers

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Reliability, availability, and serviceability .

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Server controls and indicators

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Front view

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Rear view

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Server power features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Turning on the server

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Turning off the server

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Chapter 2. Configuring your server

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Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program

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Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program

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Using passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Power-on password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Administrator password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Using the SCSISelect utility program

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Starting the SCSISelect utility program

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Chapter 3. Using the ServerGuide CD

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

Setup and configuration overview

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System Partition

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Typical NOS installation

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Setting up or updating multiple servers

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Installing your NOS without ServerGuide

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Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance .

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Before you call

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

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Software service and support

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Appendix B. Warranty information

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Warranty period

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Problem determination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Running diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Checking software

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Warranty service and support

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

Purchasing additional services

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

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Part 1 - General Terms

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Contents Users Guide Page User’s Guide Page Contents Iv IBM xSeries 255 Type 8685 User’s Guide Safety To Connect To Disconnect Do not Viii IBM xSeries 255 Type 8685 User’s Guide Statement IBM xSeries 255 Type 8685 User’s Guide Safety Xii IBM xSeries 255 Type 8685 User’s Guide Introducing the xSeries 255 Type 8685 server Related publications Features and specifications Features and specificationsWhat your server offers Introducing the xSeries 255 Type 8685 server Reliability, availability, and serviceability Tower and rack models Server controls and indicatorsFront view IBM xSeries 255 Type 8685 User’s Guide Rear view Turning on the server Server power featuresTurning off the server Standby mode Configuration/Setup Utility Configuring your serverSCSISelect Utility program ServerGuide CDSystem Summary Using the Configuration/Setup Utility programStarting the Configuration/Setup Utility program Administrator Password Power-on PasswordSystem Information Product DataSystem Partition Visibility Advanced SetupStart Options Integrated System Management Processor Settings Memory SettingsError Logs Core Chipset ControlAdditional Configuration/Setup Utility menu choices Power-on password Using passwordsStarting the SCSISelect utility program Using the SCSISelect utility programChoices available from the SCSISelect menu IBM xSeries 255 Type 8685 User’s Guide Using the ServerGuide CD Following is a summary of ServerGuide features Features at a glanceSetup and configuration overview System Partition Typical NOS installationSetting up or updating multiple servers Installing your NOS without ServerGuide IBM xSeries 255 Type 8685 User’s Guide Before you call Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistanceSoftware service and support Hardware service and support Problem determination Appendix B. Warranty informationWarranty period Checking software Warranty service and supportPurchasing additional services International Warranty ServiceWarranties of ANY Kind Appendix B. Warranty information Americas Brazil Part 2 Country-unique TermsCAMBODIA, LAOS, and Vietnam EUROPE, Middle EAST, Africa Emea Following Terms Apply to the Country Specified Egypt Italy IBM xSeries 255 Type 8685 User’s Guide Edition notice Appendix C. NoticesImportant notes TrademarksAvis de conformité à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada Industry Canada Class a emission compliance statementTaiwanese Class a warning statement European Union EMC Directive conformance statementAppendix C. Notices IBM xSeries 255 Type 8685 User’s Guide Index Scsi Page IBM
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