IBM SC32-P020-00

28 IBM xSeries 255 Type 8685: User’s Guide

Contents

Main Page Page Page Contents iv Safety vi Page viii Page x Page Page Chapter 1. Introducing the xSeries 255 Type 8685 server Related publications 2 Features and specifications The following table provides a summary of the features and specifications for your server. Table1. Features and specifications Notices and statements used in this book What your server offers 4 Page Reliability, availability, and serviceability 6 Server controls and indicators Front view 8 Rear view Server power features Turning on the server 10 Turning off the server Standby mode 12 Chapter 2. Configuring your server Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program 14 Choices available from the Configuration/Setup Utility main menu Page 16 Page Additional Configuration/Setup Utility menu choices 18 Using passwords Power-on password Administrator password Using the SCSISelect utility program Starting the SCSISelect utility program 20 Choices available from the SCSISelect menu 22 Chapter 3. Using the ServerGuide CD Features at a glance 24 Setup and configuration overview System Partition Typical NOS installation 26 Setting up or updating multiple servers Installing your NOS without ServerGuide Page Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance Before you call Using the documentation Getting help and information from the World Wide Web Software service and support Hardware service and support 30 Appendix B. Warranty information Warranty period Problem determination Running diagnostics Checking software Warranty service and support 32 International Warranty Service Purchasing additional services IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-06 8/2000 Part 1 - General Terms 34 Page Part 2 - Country-unique Terms 36 Page 38 Page 40 Page Page Appendix C. Notices Edition notice Trademarks Important notes 44 Electronic emission notices Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement Australia and New Zealand Class A statement United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirement 46 European Union EMC Directive conformance statement Taiwanese Class A warning statement Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement Power cords 48 Index A B C D E N P 50 R S