IBM 8870 Large data-storage capacity and hot-swap capability, Light path diagnostics feature

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vLarge data-storage capacity and hot-swap capability

Your server supports up to two 25.4-mm (1-inch) slim-high, 3.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drives in the hot-swap bays. With the hot-swap feature, you can add, remove, or replace hard disk drives without turning off the server.

vLight path diagnostics feature

The light path diagnostics feature provides LEDs to help you diagnose problems. For more information, see the section about the light path diagnostics feature in the Installation Guide.

vRedundant connection

The integrated dual Gigabit Ethernet ports provide a failover capability. If a problem occurs with the primary Ethernet connection, all Ethernet traffic associated with the primary connection is automatically switched to the secondary connection. If the appropriate device drivers are installed, this switching occurs without data loss and without user intervention.

vRedundant cooling and power capabilities

The redundant cooling of the fans in your server enable continued operation if one of the fans fails. Your server comes with two 1050-watt or two 1200-watt hot-swap power supplies, which provide redundant power for many server configurations. If the maximum load on your server is less than 1050 watts (or 1200 watts depending on your model) and a problem occurs with one of the power supplies, the other power supply can meet the power requirements.

vScalable partitions

Your server is scalable and can be connected to another server so that you can share resources between servers.

vServeRAID™ support

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

vSymmetric multiprocessing (SMP)

Your server supports up to eight Intel Xeon microprocessors (sixteen in a 16-way configuration). The server comes with two microprocessors. You can install additional microprocessors to enhance performance.

vSystems-management capabilities

The server comes with a Remote Supervisor Adapter or a Remote Supervisor Adapter II-EXA installed. The adapter and the systems-management software that comes with your server enable you to manage the functions of the server locally and remotely. Both adapters provide system monitoring, event recording, and dial-out alert capability. The Remote Supervisor Adapter II-EXA also provides an integrated video controller.

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Contents ERserver Page ERserver Page Contents Iv xSeries 445 Type 8870 User’s Guide Safety To Connect To Disconnect Do not ≥ 18 kg 39.7 lb ≥ 32 kg 70.5 lb ≥ 55 kg 121.2 lb 82 kg 180 lb XSeries 445 Type 8870 User’s Guide Related documentation Introducing the IBM xSeries 445 serverClick Continue Learn section, click Online publicationsMicroprocessor Features and specificationsWhat your server offers Redundant cooling and power capabilities Light path diagnostics featureLarge data-storage capacity and hot-swap capability Redundant connectionReliability, availability, and serviceability features Active Memory UpdateXpress programMemory scrubbing and Memory ProteXion Memory mirroringIBM Universal Manageability IBM DirectorFront view Server controls, LEDs, and powerXSeries 445 Type 8870 User’s Guide Rear view of model with Remote Supervisor Adapter II-EXA Rear viewRemote Supervisor Adapter II-EXA connectors and LEDs Introducing the IBM xSeries 445 server Turning on the server Server power featuresTurning off the server XSeries 445 Type 8870 User’s Guide Configuring scalable partitions Configuration/Setup Utility programEthernet controller configuration Integrated System Management Processor Update programStarting the Configuration/Setup Utility program Using the Configuration/Setup Utility programConfiguration/Setup Utility menu choices System SummarySystem Information Power-on PasswordProduct Data System Card DataAdvanced Setup Administrator PasswordMemory Settings Start OptionsScalability Port Configuration ASM SettingsScalable Partition Settings Error LogsCreating a scalable partition Configuring scalable partitionsConfiguring the server Deleting a scalable partition Remote console redirectionPower-on password PasswordsAdministrator password ServerGuide features Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CDTypical operating-system installation Setup and configuration overviewRSA II-EXA Installing your operating system without ServerGuideUsing the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controllerUsing ServeRAID Manager Configuration wizard window Configuring the controllerClick Express configuration Using express configurationClick Custom configuration Using custom configurationConfiguration summary window ServeRAID Manager window Viewing the configurationServeRAID Manager help menu Getting assistanceHints and tips feature Identifying the Remote Supervisor Adapter Remote Supervisor AdaptersSetup requirements Setting up the Remote Supervisor Adapter II-EXARemote Supervisor Adapter II-EXA features Step Cabling and configuring the Remote Supervisor Adapter II-EXAManagement ports USB connectorASM Interconnect port Connect the RSA II-EXA breakout cable to the server Remote Supervisor Adapter II-EXA connectors Restrict to this brand field, select Servers Restrict to this brand field, select Servers Configuring and connecting to the ASM interconnect network XSeries 445 Type 8870 User’s Guide Configuring the server ASM interconnect network Ethernet configuration ASM interconnect network modem configuration Remote Supervisor Adapter features Setting up the Remote Supervisor AdapterCabling and configuring the Remote Supervisor Adapter PPP Remote Supervisor Adapter connectors Settings for Web-based remote IP Address Network InterfaceSubnet Mask GatewayDedicated to ASM Baud RateStop Bits Remote IP Address Authentication ProtocolLine Type Configuring the server If the installation is from a diskette, type a\NT\SETUP -q Select Save New Remote Control Password then, press Enter Using the ASM interconnect networkXSeries 445 Type 8870 User’s Guide Server name ASM Interconnect module needed Server name ASM Interconnect module needed Configuring the server ASM Interconnect network configuration Connecting modems to the ASM Interconnect network PXE boot agent utility menu choices Using the PXE boot agent utility programStarting the PXE boot agent utility program Before you call Using the documentationXSeries 445 Type 8870 User’s Guide Edition notice Appendix B. NoticesIBM TrademarksProduct recycling and disposal Important notesBattery return program European Union EMC Directive conformance statement Industry Canada Class a emission compliance statementTaiwanese Class a warning statement Avis de conformité à la réglementation d’Industrie CanadaXSeries 445 Type 8870 User’s Guide Macedonia former Yugoslav Republic of, Madagascar, Mali XSeries 445 Type 8870 User’s Guide Index LSI Starting server XSeries 445 Type 8870 User’s Guide Page Part Number 02R2784
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