IBM Type 7977 manual

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Main Installation Guide Welcome. Installation Guide Documentation System x3500 Type 7977 Server Support IBM System x3500 Ty p e 7977 Installati on Guide Page Contents Copyright IBM Corp. 2008 iv Safety Before installing this product, read the Safety Information. Copyright IBM Corp. 2008 Pred instalac tohoto produktu si prectete prrucku bezpecnostnch instrukc. Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informaes de Segurana. vi Statement 1: Safety vii Statement 2: viii Statement 3: Safety ix Class 1 Laser Product Laser Klasse 1 Laser Klass 1 Luokan 1 Laserlaite Appareil A Laser de Classe 1 ` Statement 4: x 18 kg (39.7 lb) 32 kg (70.5 lb) 55 kg (121.2 lb) CAUTION: Use safe practices when lifting. Statement 5: Statement 8: Safety xi Statement 11: CAUTION: The following label indicates sharp edges, corners, or joints nearby. Statement 17: Page Chapter 1. Introduction Copyright IBM Corp. 2008 Model type/serial number The IBM System x Documentation CD 2 Hardware and software requirements Using the Documentation Browser Chapter 1. Introduction 3 e:\win32.bat sh runlinux.sh Notices and statements in this document 4 Features and specifications Chapter 1. Introduction 5 Table 1. Features and specifications Major components of the server 6 DIMM air duct DIMMs Cover Chapter 2. Installing optional devices Copyright IBM Corp. 2008 Installation guidelines outlets for the server, monitor, and other devices. v System reliability guidelines 8 Working inside the server with the power on v into the server as you lean over it. v into the server. Handling static-sensitive devices Chapter 2. Installing optional devices 9 Opening the bezel 10 Removing the left-side cover Chapter 2. Installing optional devices Left-side cover Cover release latch Lock Installing a memory module 12 Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 0 DIMM 6 DIMM 5 DIMM 4 DIMM 12 DIMM 11 DIMM 10 DIMM 3 DIMM 2 DIMM 1 Chapter 2. Installing optional devices 13 14 Chapter 2. Installing optional devices 15 DIMM 12 DIMM11 DIMM 9 v 16 Release latch Statement 11: CAUTION: The following label indicates sharp edges, corners, or joints nearby. Statement 17: CAUTION: The following label indicates moving parts nearby. Chapter 2. Installing optional devices 17 Power-supply cage assembly Power-supply cage handle 18 support bracket release tab Installing redundant power and cooling 20 Transition duct DIMM air duct Plastic push pins Chapter 2. Installing optional devices 21 Positioning pins Rivet 22 release tab Rear fan assembly with baffle Rear Fan Connector Chapter 2. Installing optional devices 23 Installing a hot-swap hard disk drive 24 EMC shield Hard disk drive Drive tray Drive tray handle (in open position) Installing an additional microprocessor Chapter 2. Installing optional devices 25 Heatsink 2 Microprocessor 2 26 release lever bracket frame Microprocessor 2 VRM release lever (fully open) Installing an adapter Chapter 2. Installing optional devices 27 28 Adapter Adapter guide Rear adapter retention bracket Front adapter retention bracket Installing an IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine Chapter 2. Installing optional devices 29 Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine Adapter retention bracket Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine retention tab SlimLine adapter support bracket Completing the installation 30 Left-side cover Cover release latch Lock Chapter 2. Installing optional devices 31 Connecting the cables Video Mouse USB 3 RJ-45 Reattaching the bezel 32 Sliding hinge mount 4. Repeat step 2 for the remaining hinge. Updating the server configuration Chapter 2. Installing optional devices 33 Page Chapter 3. Server controls, connectors, LEDs, and power Copyright IBM Corp. 2008 DVD-eject button Front view USB 2 USB 1 36 Rear view Chapter 3. Server controls, connectors, LEDs, and power 37 USB 3 RJ-45 Mouse 38 Server power features Chapter 3. Server controls, connectors, LEDs, and power 39 Turning on the server Turning off the server 40 Statement 5: Chapter 4. Configuring the server Copyright IBM Corp. 2008 Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program 42 Using the Integrated System Management Firmware Update Utility program Using the baseboard management controller Chapter 4. Configuring the server 43 Enabling and configuring SOL using the OSA SMBridge management utility program BIOS update and configuration Linux configuration 44 7:2345:respawn:/sbin/agetty -h ttyS0 19200 vt102 ttyS0 Chapter 4. Configuring the server 45 e. Add the following text to the end of the first label=linux line: -Monitor f. Add the following line to the first image= section. This enables SOL. append="console=ttyS0,19200n8 console=tty1" g. Add the following lines between the two image= sections: 46 # This will allow you to Interact with the OS boot via SOL image=/boot/vmlinuz-2.4.9-e.12smp image=/boot/vmlinuz-2.4.9-e.12 # This will allow you to only Monitor the OS boot via SOL 3. Append the following text to the first title= line: Page 48 title Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES-up (2.4.9-e.12) 7:2345:respawn:/sbin/agetty -h ttyS0 19200 vt102 3. Complete the following steps to modify the /boot/grub/menu.lst file: ttyS0 c. Append the following text to the first title line: e. Add the following four lines between the first two title sections: Modified /boot/grub/menu.lst contents Notes title failsafe disableapic maxcpus=0 3 Microsoft Windows 2003 Standard Edition configuration 50 bootcfg /EMS ON /PORT COM1 /BAUD 19200 /ID boot_id Chapter 4. Configuring the server 51 Installing the OSA SMBridge management utility program 52 rpm -ivh smbridge-2.0-XX.rpm smbridge status Using the baseboard management controller utility programs Chapter 4. Configuring the server 53 Using the baseboard management controller configuration utility program Using the baseboard management controller firmware update utility program Using the OSA SMBridge management utility program Using the ServeRAID configuration programs 54 Configuring hot-swap SAS or hot-swap SATA RAID Using the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program Chapter 4. Configuring the server 55 Starting the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility menu choices Using ServeRAID Manager 56 Configuring the RAID controller Viewing the configuration Using the RAID configuration programs Starting the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility program 58 Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility menu choices Creating a RAID array Viewing the array configuration Chapter 4. Configuring the server 59 Using ServeRAID Manager Configuring the controller Viewing the configuration 60 Using the Boot Menu program Chapter 4. Configuring the server 61 Enabling the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility program Configuring the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet controller Page Chapter 5. Solving problems Copyright IBM Corp. 2008 Diagnostic tools overview POST beep code descriptions POST error codes 64 Chapter 5. Solving problems 65 66 Chapter 5. Solving problems 67 68 Chapter 5. Solving problems 69 70 Chapter 5. Solving problems 71 72 Chapter 5. Solving problems 73 74 Chapter 5. Solving problems 75 76 Troubleshooting tables Chapter 5. Solving problems 77 DVD drive problems General problems 78 Hard disk drive problems Chapter 5. Solving problems 79 Intermittent problems Keyboard, mouse, or pointing-device problems 80 Memory problems Chapter 5. Solving problems 81 Microprocessor problems 82 Monitor problems Chapter 5. Solving problems 83 84 Optional-device problems Chapter 5. Solving problems 85 Power problems 86 See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Chapter 5. Solving problems 87 Serial port problems ServerGuide problems 88 Software problems Chapter 5. Solving problems 89 See Monitor problems on page 82. Universal Serial Bus (USB) port problems Video problems Light path diagnostics 90 2 FAN SP BUS Light path diagnostics LEDs Chapter 5. Solving problems 91 92 There is a fault in the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine. Chapter 5. Solving problems 93 94 Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance Copyright IBM Corp. 2008 Before you call Using the documentation Getting help and information from the World Wide Web Software service and support 96 Hardware service and support IBM Taiwan product service IBM Taiwan product service contact information: Appendix B. Notices Copyright IBM Corp. 2008 Trademarks Important notes 98 Product recycling and disposal Appendix B. Notices 99 Battery return program For the European Union: 100 Appendix B. Notices 101 Electronic emission notices Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement 102 Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Avis de conformit la rglementation dIndustrie Canada Taiwanese Class A warning statement Chinese Class A warning statement Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement Page Index A B C D E G H 106 I K R S T U V