IBM 4364, 4365 Chapter 1. Introduction

Chapter 1. Introduction

This Installation Guide contains instructions for setting up your IBM System x3250

Type 4364 or 4365 server and basic instructions for installing some optional

devices. More detailed instructions for installing optional devices are in the User’s

Guide on the IBM System x™ Documentation CD, which comes with the server. This

document contains information about:

v Setting up and cabling the server

v Starting and configuring the server

v Installing some optional devices

v Solving problems

If firmware and documentation updates are available, you can download them from

the IBM Web site. The server might have features that are not described in the

documentation that comes with the server, and the documentation might be updated

occasionally to include information about those features, or technical updates might

be available to provide additional information that is not included in the server

documentation. To check for updates, go to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/

support/xseries/index.html, select System x3250 from the Hardware list, and click

Go. For firmware updates, click the Download tab. For documentation updates,

click the Install and use tab, and click Product documentation.

Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. Procedures for locating

firmware and documentation might vary slightly from what is described in this

document.

The server comes with an IBM ServerGuide™ Setup and Installation CD to help you

configure the hardware, install device drivers, and install the operating system.

The server comes with a limited warranty. You can obtain up-to-date information

about the server and other IBM server products at http://www.ibm.com/systems/x/ .

Record information about the server in the following table. You will need this

information when you register the server with IBM.

Product name IBM System x3250 server

Machine type 4364 or 4365 (circle the machine type that applies)

Model number _____________________________________________

Serial number _____________________________________________

The model number and serial number are on the ID label on the bezel, as shown in

the following illustration.

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Contents

Main Installation Guide Welcome. Installation Guide System x3250 Types 4364 and 4365 Server Support IBM System x 3250 Ty p es 436 4 and 4365 Installati on Guide Note: Contents Copyright IBM Corp. 2007 iv Safety Before installing this product, read the Safety Information. Copyright IBM Corp. 2007 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 26: CAUTION: Do not place any object on top of rack-mounted devices. xii Chapter 1. Introduction Copyright IBM Corp. 2007 ID label The IBM System x Documentation CD 2 Hardware and software requirements Using the Documentation Browser e:\win32.bat Notices and statements in this document Features and specifications 4 Major components of the server Chapter 1. Introduction 5 System-board optional-device connectors 6 PCI Express x8 slot 1 PCI Express x8 slot 2 Chapter 2. Installing optional devices Copyright IBM Corp. 2007 Installation guidelines System reliability guidelines 8 Handling static-sensitive devices Removing the cover Chapter 2. Installing optional devices 9 Cover-release button Installing a memory module 10 Installing a hard disk drive Chapter 2. Installing optional devices 2.5-inch hard disk drive IDs 3.5-inch hard disk drive IDs 3.5-inch drive model servers Installing a hot-swap hard disk drive 12 2.5-inch drives Chapter 2. Installing optional devices 13 Installing an adapter 14 Riser-card assembly Adapter support bracket Adapter Expansion slot 1 Expansion slot 2 Expansion-slot bracket 4. Remove the expansion-slot cover on the slot that you intend to use. 16 Installing a Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine Chapter 2. Installing optional devices 17 Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine retention latch Remote Supervisor Adapter II Slimline connector Rear of system Completing the installation 18 Installing the cover To install the cover, place it into position and slide it forward. Connecting the cables Chapter 2. Installing optional devices 19 Power-cord connector USB 1 connector USB 2 connector Rear 20 Chapter 3. Server controls, LEDs, and power Copyright IBM Corp. 2007 Reset button Power-control button Power-on LED Rear view The following illustration shows the LEDs on the rear of the server. 22 Power-cord connector Ethernet 2 speed LED Server power features Chapter 3. Server controls, LEDs, and power 23 Turning on the server Turning off the server Statement 5: 24 Chapter 4. Configuring the server Copyright IBM Corp. 2007 Server Configuration RAID array configuration (before operating system is installed) None None SAS/SATA controller card (LSI 1064) installed Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program 26 Using the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program Using the baseboard management controller Chapter 4. Configuring the server 27 28 Chapter 5. Solving problems Copyright IBM Corp. 2007 Diagnostic tools overview POST beep codes POST error codes 30 Chapter 5. Solving problems 31 32 Chapter 5. Solving problems 33 34 Chapter 5. Solving problems 35 36 Troubleshooting tables Chapter 5. Solving problems 37 CD or DVD drive problems General problems 38 Hard disk drive problems Intermittent problems Chapter 5. Solving problems 39 Keyboard, mouse, or pointing-device problems Memory problems 40 Microprocessor problems Chapter 5. Solving problems 41 Monitor problems 42 Chapter 5. Solving problems 43 Optional-device problems 44 Power problems Chapter 5. Solving problems 45 Call for service. Serial port problems 46 ServerGuide problems Chapter 5. Solving problems 47 Software problems Universal Serial Bus (USB) port problems 48 See Monitor problems on page 41. Video problems Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance Copyright IBM Corp. 2007 Before you call Using the documentation Getting help and information from the World Wide Web 50 Software service and support Hardware service and support IBM Taiwan product service Appendix B. Notices Copyright IBM Corp. 2007 Trademarks Important notes 52 Product recycling and disposal Appendix B. Notices 53 Battery return program 54 For the European Union: Electronic emission notices Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement Appendix B. Notices 55 Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement Australia and New Zealand Class A statement United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirement European Union EMC Directive conformance statement 56 Taiwanese Class A warning statement Chinese Class A warning statement Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement Index A B C D E K L 58 M N T U V W 60