IBM xSeries
User’s Reference
SC06-P460-70
First Edition October
Safety Chapter 1.Introducing the IBM xSeries
Contents
Chapter 3.Configuring your server
Chapter 4.Using the ServerGuide CDs
Index
Appendix A. Product warranties and notices
Safety
Preden namestite ta izdelek, preberite knjižico Varnostne informacije
To avoid a shock hazard
Statement Danger
Statement
Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations
Do not Throw or immerse into water Heat to more than 100 C 212 F
Repair or disassemble
Statement
Use safe practices when lifting Statement
≥ 18 kg 39.7 lbs
≥ 32 kg 70.5 lbs
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Chapter 1. Introducing the IBM xSeries
Table 1. Features and specifications
Features and specifications
What your xSeries 220 offers
Notices used in this book
Reliability, availability, and serviceability features
Server controls and indicators
Key lockUse the key that comes with your server to unlock the cover
Cover-release latch Slide this lever to release the cover
Cover-release latch Key lock
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Turning on the server
Statement
Turning off the server
Comfort
Chapter 2. Arranging your workspace
Glare and lighting
Air circulation
Electrical outlets and cable lengths
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program
Chapter 3. Configuring your server
Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program
Configuration/Setup Utility
System Summary
Choices available from the Configuration/Setup main menu
System Information
Administrator Password
Power-on Password
Product Data
Devices and I/O Ports
Processor Serial Number Access
Advanced Setup
Memory Settings
System Partition Visibility
Power-on password
Using passwords
Error Log
Save Settings
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Administrator password
Table 2. Power-on and administrator password features
Using the SCSISelect Utility program
Starting the SCSISelect Utility program
Boot Device Options
Configure/View Host Adapter Settings
SCSI Device Configuration
Advanced Configuration Options
Starting the PXE Boot Agent Utility program
Using the PXE Boot Agent Utility program
Choices available from the PXE Boot Agent menu
Network Boot Protocol
Legacy OS wake up support
Setup time wait menu
2 seconds default 3 seconds 5 seconds 8 seconds
Disabled default Enabled
Features at a glance
Chapter 4. Using the ServerGuide CDs
Setup and configuration overview
System Partition
Typical NOS installation
Installing your NOS without ServerGuide
Setting up or updating multiple servers
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Additional programs included with ServerGuide
Error symptoms
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Major components of the xSeries 220 server
Chapter 5. Installing options
System board
System-board option connectors
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System-board external port connectors
System-board internal cable connectors
Chapter 5. Installing options
System-board switch block
System-board jumpers and switches
Table 3. Switches 1 through
System-board jumper blocks
System reliability considerations
Before you begin
Handling static-sensitive devices
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Safety information
Preden namestite ta izdelek, preberite knjižico Varnostne informacije
To avoid a shock hazard
Statement Danger
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Statement
Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations
Do not Throw or immerse into water Heat to more than 100 C 212 F
Repair or disassemble
Statement
Use safe practices when lifting Statement
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Rotating the stabilizing feet
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Removing the side cover
Removing the support bracket assembly
Adapter considerations
Working with adapters
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Installing an adapter
4. Determine which PCI slot you will use for the adapter
12. Connect any needed cables to the adapter
Internal drive bays
Installing internal drives
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Preinstallation steps all bays
Installing a drive in bay 1, 2, 3, or
Danger
Statement
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Installing a non-hot-swap hard disk drive in bay 5, 6, or
SCSI hot-swap hard disk drive connector
Installing a hot-swap hard disk drive in bay 5, 6, or
Hard disk drive activity light green
Hard disk drive status light amber
1. Review “Before you begin” on page
Installing memory modules
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If you installed additional memory, start the Configuration /Setup Utility program and select Save Settings
Installing a microprocessor
Installing and removing a microprocessor
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bracket assembly in a safe place
b. Align and place the heat sink on top of the microprocessor
b. Align and place the fan sink on top of the microprocessor
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Removing a microprocessor
9. If you are not replacing the microprocessor
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Installing the side cover
Installation procedure
Connecting external options
I/O connector locations
Parallel port
Input/output ports
Viewing or changing the port assignments
Table 4. Parallel-port connector pin-number assignments
Parallel port connector
Serial ports
Table 5. Serial-port connectors pin-number assignments
Serial-port connectors
Universal Serial Bus ports
Viewing or changing the serial-port assignments
Table 6. USB-port connector pin-number assignments
USB-port connectors
Table 7. Keyboard connector pin-number assignments
Keyboard port
Table 9. Video-port connector pin-number assignments
Table 8. Auxiliary-device connector pin-number assignments
Video port
SCSI port
Setting SCSI IDs
SCSI cabling requirements
External SCSI devices
Table 10. 68-pin SCSI connector pin-number assignments
SCSI connector pin-number assignments
Ethernet port
Configuring the Ethernet controller
Failover for redundant Ethernet
High-performance Ethernet modes
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The requirements for effectively using IEEE 802.1p tagging are
Table 11. Ethernet RJ-45 connector pin-number assignments
Ethernet port connector
Diagnostic tools overview
Chapter 6. Solving problems
POST beep codes, error messages, and error logs
Diagnostic programs and error messages
Server Support
Register and profile your server
POST beep code descriptions
POST
Continuous beep
One short beep
One long and one short beep
Repeating short beeps
One long and two short beeps
One long and three short beeps
Table 12. POST beep codes
POST beep codes
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Table 12. POST beep codes
Table 13. POST error messages
POST error messages
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Table 13. POST error messages
POST message
Table 13. POST error messages
Description
Action
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Table 13. POST error messages
Table 13. POST error messages
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Table 13. POST error messages
Table 13. POST error messages
Small computer system interface messages
POST error log
Table 13. POST error messages
Table 14. SCSI messages
Diagnostic programs and error messages
Text messages
Starting the diagnostic programs
text message
Function name
Viewing the test log
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Diagnostic error message tables
Function
Code
Result
Text message
Function
Code
Result
Text message
Function
Code
Result
Text message
Function
Code
Result
Text message
Function
Code
Result
Text message
Function
Code
Result
Text message
Recovering the BIOS code
Front panel and system board LEDs
Identifying problems using status LEDs
DIMM
DIMM
Table 15. Diagnostic LEDs
Diagnostic LEDs
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Table 15. Diagnostic LEDs
Table 16. Troubleshooting charts
Troubleshooting charts
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Table 16. Troubleshooting charts
Monitor problems
Table 16. Troubleshooting charts
Device
Suggested action
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Table 16. Troubleshooting charts
Printer problems
Table 16. Troubleshooting charts
Serial port problems
Software problem
Network connection problems
Troubleshooting the Ethernet controller
Ethernet controller troubleshooting chart
Table 16. Troubleshooting charts
Ethernet controller problem
Table 17. Ethernet troubleshooting chart
Suggested Action
Novell NetWare or IntraNetWare server ODI driver teaming messages
Ethernet controller messages
Table 18. NetWare driver messages for the Ethernet controller
Table 18. NetWare driver messages for the Ethernet controller
NDIS 4.0 Windows NT driver messages
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Ethernet teaming messages
Type
Event ID
Description
Action None
Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations
Replacing the battery
Statement
Do not Throw or immerse into water Heat to more than 100 C 212 F
3. Remove the battery
Getting help and service
Getting help, service, and information
Using the World Wide Web
Using the documentation and diagnostic programs
Calling for service
Machine Type and Model Serial numbers of your IBM hardware products
Other services
Purchasing additional services
IBM Statement of Limited Warranty for United States
Warranty Statements
Machine - IBM xSeries Warranty Period
Appendix A. Product warranties and notices
Extent of Warranty
The IBM Warranty for Machines
Items Not Covered by Warranty
Warranty Service
Limitation of Liability
Production Status
States, Puerto Rico, and Canada Part 1 - General Terms
IBM Statement of Warranty Worldwide except United
Machine - IBM xSeries
The IBM Warranty for Machines
Items Not Covered by Warranty
Extent of Warranty
Warranty Service
WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND
Limitation of Liability
Production Status
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ASIA PACIFIC
Part 2 - Worldwide Country-Unique Terms
EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST, AFRICA EMEA
The following terms apply to all EMEA countries
Warranty Service
The following terms apply to the country specified
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Edition notice
Notices
NORTH AMERICA
IBM Director of Licensing IBM Corporation North Castle Drive
Trademarks
Processing date data
Electronic emission notices Federal Communications Commission FCC
Important notes
Statement
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Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement
United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirement
Australia and New Zealand Class A statement
European Union EMC Directive conformance statement
Taiwan electrical emission statement
Power cords
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference VCCI statement
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Used in these countries and regions
IBM power cord part number
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Index Numerics
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