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table (continued)
memory
cost-sensitive configuration			32
memory-mirroring configuration 33
performance configuration			32
temperature	4
trademarks	89
turning off the server		13
turning on the server		13

U

UpdateXpress	8
updating the firmware code		77
USB connectors 9
utility
baseboard management controller utility
programs	77
Configuration/Setup program, using 58
OSA SMBridge management utility program 78
PXE boot agent utility program			66
SAS/SATA configuration utility program 79
Scalable Systems Web Interface			81
ServeRAID manager 79
the boot menu program		65

V

video connector 11

W

Web site ServerGuide 63

weight 4

working inside the server with the power on 22

X

X-Architecture technology 5

XpandOnDemand cable kits 49

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Contents User’s Guide Page User’s Guide Page Contents Page Safety Page To Connect To Disconnect Do not ≥ 18 kg 39.7 lb ≥ 32 kg 70.5 lb ≥ 55 kg 121.2 lb Page System x3950 and System x3950 E server Related documentationProblem Determination and Service Guide Features and specifications Features and specifications What your server offers Light path diagnostics PowerExecutive Redundant connectionRedundant cooling and power capabilities Integrated network supportReliability, availability, and serviceability UpdateXpress program IBM DirectorServer controls, connectors, LEDs, and power Front viewPage Rear view Server power features Turning on the server Turning off the serverPage Installing options Server componentsBoard internal connectors and jumpers Jumper name DescriptionMemory-card connectors Memory-card LEDsMicroprocessor-board connectors and LEDs PCI-X board connectors PCI-X board LEDsSAS-backplane connectors Installation guidelines Working inside the server with the power on System reliability guidelinesHandling static-sensitive devices Removing the cover and bezelInstalling a hot-swap power supply Locking latch Locking handle open Installing an adapter ServeRAID-8i adapter ServeRAID-8i slot LED Adapter guide Installing a hot-swap hard disk drive Installing options Memory module Memory card order Dimm pairActive Memory Select Memory Settings Select Memory Mirroring Settings Adding and replacing a memory card Adding a memory cardHot-replacing a memory card Installing DIMMs Installing a DimmDcac Hot-swapping DIMMs Installing options Hot-adding DIMMs Dimm Microprocessor Microprocessor installation order Installing a microprocessor Air baffle Heat sink Microprocessor connector Microprocessor- release lever Completing the installation Connecting the cables Rear viewFront view Updating the server configuration Two-node configurationSMP Expansion cabling Four-node configuration Protective cover Eight-node configuration Node SMP Expansion cable Page Installing options Page Configuration/Setup Utility program Boot Menu programGigabit Ethernet controller configuration process SAS/SATA Configuration Utility programUsing the Configuration/Setup Utility program Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility programConfiguration/Setup Utility menu choices Power-on Password Administrator PasswordSystem Card Data Devices and I/O PortsAdvanced Setup Memory SettingsRSA II Settings System Partition VisibilityBaseboard management controller BMC settings BMC Post Watchdog TimeoutBMC Serial Port Access Mode Reboot system on NMIPasswords Power-on passwordUsing the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD Administrator passwordServerGuide features Setup and configuration overviewTypical operating-system installation Installing your operating system without ServerGuideUsing the Boot Menu program Download section, click Downloads & driversConfiguring the Gigabit Ethernet controller Using the PXE boot agent utility programStarting the PXE boot agent utility program PXE boot agent utility menu choicesBanner Message Timeout Pre-boot Wake on LANCommand-line interface Ipmi Shell Link SpeedUpdating and configuring the Bios Configuring Linux Configuring Red Hat Enterprise Linux ESOriginal /etc/lilo.conf contents Add the following five lines between the two title= sections Original /boot/grub/grub.conf contents Suse Sles 8.0 configuration Append the following text to the first title line Configuring a Microsoft Windows operating system Original bootcfg program outputInstalling the OSA SMBridge management utility program Modified bootcfg program outputUsing the baseboard management controller utility programs Using the OSA SMBridge management utility program Using the SAS/SATA Configuration Utility program Starting the SAS/SATA Configuration Utility programUsing ServeRAID Manager SerialSelect Utility menu choicesConfiguring the controller Using express configurationUsing custom configuration Click Express configurationViewing the configuration Using the Scalable Partition Web InterfaceCreating a scalable partition Page Configuring the server Page Deleting a scalable partition Page Updating IBM Director Page Appendix. Notices TrademarksImportant notes Product recycling and disposal Page Index LED SAS Memory-mirroring configuration Page Part Number 31R1871