IBM 8870 manual Reliability, availability, and serviceability features

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Reliability, availability, and serviceability features

Three important computer design features are reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS). The RAS features help to ensure the integrity of the data that is stored in your server, the availability of the computer when you need it, and the ease with which you can diagnose and repair problems.

Your server has the following RAS features:

vActive Memory

vActive PCI-X (hot-plug) adapter slots

vAdvanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)

vAdvanced Desktop Management Interface (DMI) features

vAdvanced memory ECC, including Memory ProteXion, and multiple Chipkill™ capability

vAutomatic error retry or recovery

vAuto-restart initial program load (IPL) power supply

vAutomatic server restart

vBuilt-in, menu-driven Configuration/Setup Utility and diagnostic programs

vCustomer-upgradable basic input/output system (BIOS) code

vDDR SDRAM with serial presence detect (SPD) and vital product data (VPD)

vDiagnostic support of Ethernet controllers

vError codes and messages

vError correcting code (ECC) protection on the L3 and XceL4 cache

vFailover Ethernet support

vFront-side buses (FSBs) parity protected

vHot-add memory

vHot-replace memory

vHot-swap and redundant cooling with fan speed-sensing capability

vHot-swap and redundant power supplies

vHot-swap hard disk drives

vLight path diagnostics

vMemory mirroring

vMicrosoft Windows Server family failover support

vMonitoring support for power-supply redundancy, temperature, voltage, and fan speed

vParity checking on the SCSI buses

vPower-on self-test (POST)

vProcessor serial number access

vRead-only memory (ROM) checksums

vRemote Supervisor Adapter or Remote Supervisor Adapter II-EXA to enable remote server management

vStandard cable presence detection

vStandby voltage for systems-management features and monitoring

vSystem error logging

vVital product data (VPD) (includes information stored in nonvolatile memory for easier remote viewing)

vWake on LAN® capability

6xSeries 445 Type 8870: User’s Guide

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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 Introducing the IBM xSeries 445 server Related documentationLearn section, click Online publications Click ContinueFeatures and specifications MicroprocessorWhat your server offers Large data-storage capacity and hot-swap capability Light path diagnostics featureRedundant cooling and power capabilities Redundant connectionReliability, availability, and serviceability features Memory scrubbing and Memory ProteXion UpdateXpress programActive Memory Memory mirroringIBM Director IBM Universal ManageabilityServer controls, LEDs, and power Front viewXSeries 445 Type 8870 User’s Guide Rear view Rear view of model with Remote Supervisor Adapter II-EXARemote Supervisor Adapter II-EXA connectors and LEDs Introducing the IBM xSeries 445 server Server power features Turning on the serverTurning off the server XSeries 445 Type 8870 User’s Guide Ethernet controller configuration Configuration/Setup Utility programConfiguring scalable partitions Integrated System Management Processor Update programConfiguration/Setup Utility menu choices Using the Configuration/Setup Utility programStarting the Configuration/Setup Utility program System SummaryProduct Data Power-on PasswordSystem Information System Card DataMemory Settings Administrator PasswordAdvanced Setup Start OptionsScalable Partition Settings ASM SettingsScalability Port Configuration Error LogsConfiguring scalable partitions Creating a scalable partitionConfiguring the server Remote console redirection Deleting a scalable partitionPasswords Power-on passwordAdministrator password Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD ServerGuide featuresSetup and configuration overview Typical operating-system installationInstalling your operating system without ServerGuide RSA II-EXAConfiguring the Gigabit Ethernet controller Using the LSI Logic Configuration Utility programUsing ServeRAID Manager Configuring the controller Configuration wizard windowUsing express configuration Click Express configurationUsing custom configuration Click Custom configurationConfiguration summary window Viewing the configuration ServeRAID Manager windowGetting assistance ServeRAID Manager help menuHints and tips feature Remote Supervisor Adapters Identifying the Remote Supervisor AdapterSetting up the Remote Supervisor Adapter II-EXA Remote Supervisor Adapter II-EXA featuresSetup requirements Cabling and configuring the Remote Supervisor Adapter II-EXA StepUSB connector ASM Interconnect portManagement ports 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 Setting up the Remote Supervisor Adapter Remote Supervisor Adapter featuresCabling and configuring the Remote Supervisor Adapter PPP Remote Supervisor Adapter connectors Settings for Web-based remote Subnet Mask Network InterfaceIP Address GatewayBaud Rate Dedicated to ASMStop Bits Authentication Protocol Line TypeRemote IP Address Configuring the server If the installation is from a diskette, type a\NT\SETUP -q Using the ASM interconnect network Select Save New Remote Control Password then, press EnterXSeries 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 Using the PXE boot agent utility program Starting the PXE boot agent utility programPXE boot agent utility menu choices Using the documentation Before you callXSeries 445 Type 8870 User’s Guide Appendix B. Notices Edition noticeTrademarks IBMImportant notes Product recycling and disposalBattery return program Taiwanese Class a warning statement Industry Canada Class a emission compliance statementEuropean Union EMC Directive conformance 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