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Serial 2 (COM 2) connector: Connect a 9-pin serial device to this connector. This connector can also be redirected in the Configuration/Setup Utility program for use with the baseboard management controller (BMC) or Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine to control the server remotely. Do not connect any 9-pin serial devices to this connector when it is configured for use with the BMC or Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine.

Note: When this connector is configured for use with the system management, do not connect any other 9-pin serial devices to this connector.

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IBM manual IBM System x3500 Type 7977 Installation Guide

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System Installation GuideType WelcomeServer Support HardwareSoftware serverproven/compat/usInstallation Guide IBM System x3500 TypeSixth Edition October Copyright International Business Machines CorporationContents Chapter 2. Installing optional devicesChapter 3. Server controls, connectors, LEDs, and power Chapter 4. Configuring the serverChapter 5. Solving problems iv IBM System x3500 Type 7977 Installation GuideSafety Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad Statement DANGER Statement Do notClass 1 Laser Product Laser Klasse Laser Klass Luokan 1 Laserlaite ` Appareil A Laser de Classex IBM System x3500 Type 7977 Installation Guide ≥ 18 kg 39.7 lb≥ 32 kg 70.5 lb ≥ 55 kg 121.2 lbPage xii IBM System x3500 Type 7977 Installation Guide Chapter 1. Introduction The IBM System x Documentation CD Hardware and software requirementsUsing the Documentation Browser Notices and statements in this document Table 1. Features and specifications Features and specificationsChapter 1. Introduction Major components of the server Chapter 2. Installing optional devices Installation guidelinesWorking inside the server with the power on System reliability guidelinesHandling static-sensitive devices Opening the bezel Installing a memory module Removing the left-side coverBoth branches operate in dual-channel mode Online-spare memory reduces the amount of available memory Minimum configuration one pair of DIMMs 14 IBM System x3500 Type 7977 Installation GuideOther Configuration Multiple Pairs of DIMMs v Install the DIMMs in the order shown in the following table Power supply Release latch Table 4. DIMM installation sequence continued16 IBM System x3500 Type 7977 Installation Guide 6. Install the DIMMs into DIMM connectors a. Open the retaining clip on each end of the DIMM connector Installing redundant power and cooling 8. Install the transition duct on the edge of the DIMM air baffle d. Slide the transition duct into the slots until it clicks into place 11. Install the rear fan and fan structure on the chassis Installing a hot-swap hard disk drive EMC shield Hard disk drive Drive tray 24 IBM System x3500 Type 7977 Installation GuideDrive tray handle in open position Installing an additional microprocessor 6. Install the VRM 7. Install the microprocessor Installing an adapter 4. Open the front and rear adapter retention brackets Installing an IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine Completing the installation 30 IBM System x3500 Type 7977 Installation GuideRemote Supervisor SlimLine adapter Remote Supervisor SlimLine adapter retainer clip Remote SupervisorConnecting the cables Reattaching the bezel Updating the server configuration 34 IBM System x3500 Type 7977 Installation Guide Chapter 3. Server controls, connectors, LEDs, and power Front viewUSB 2 connector Connect a USB device to this connector Rear view Chapter 3. Server controls, connectors, LEDs, and power38 IBM System x3500 Type 7977 Installation Guide Server power features Turning on the serverTurning off the server Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD Chapter 4. Configuring the serverUser’s Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program Using the baseboard management controller BIOS update and configurationLinux configuration Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES 2.1 configurationLILO configuration If you are using LILO, complete the following steps 2. Run the lilo command to store and activate the LILO configuration Original /boot/grub/grub.conf contents SUSE SLES 8.0 configuration Modified /boot/grub/grub.conf contentsOriginal /boot/grub/menu.lst contents Modified /boot/grub/menu.lst contentsb. Add the following line before the first title line c. Append the following text to the first title lineMicrosoft Windows 2003 Standard Edition configuration COM2 and that redirectbaudrate is set toOriginal bootcfg program output Installing the OSA SMBridge management utility programModified bootcfg program output 3. Follow the prompts to complete the installation Using the baseboard management controller utility programs Configuring hot-swap SAS or hot-swap SATA RAID Using the ServeRAID configuration programs54 IBM System x3500 Type 7977 Installation Guide Starting the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program Using the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility programIBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility menu choices Using ServeRAID Manager Configuring the RAID controllerUsing the RAID configuration programs Viewing the configurationStarting the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility program Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility menu choicesCreating a RAID array 58 IBM System x3500 Type 7977 Installation GuideUsing ServeRAID Manager Viewing the array configurationConfiguring the controller Viewing the configuration 60 IBM System x3500 Type 7977 Installation GuideConfiguring the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet controller Using the Boot Menu programEnabling the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility program 62 IBM System x3500 Type 7977 Installation Guide Diagnostic tools overview Chapter 5. Solving problemsPOST beep code descriptions POST error codes See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM SystemError code the Problem Determination and Service Guide onError code Determination and Service Guide on the IBMDetermination and Service Guide on the IBM Determination and Service Guide on the IBMError code Determination and Service Guide on the IBMDescription ActionError code the Problem Determination and Service Guide onDescription ActionError code 68 IBM System x3500 Type 7977 Installation GuideDescription ActionError code Determination and Service Guide on the IBMDescription ActionDescription Error codeAction Description Error codeAction Error code 72 IBM System x3500 Type 7977 Installation GuideDescription ActionDescription Error codeAction Error code and Service Guide on the IBM Systemand Service Guide on the IBM System Determination and Service Guide on the IBMError code and Service Guide on the IBM Systemand Service Guide on the IBM System DescriptionError code the Problem Determination and Service Guide onDescription ActionTroubleshooting tables DVD drive problemsGeneral problems Hard disk drive problemsSymptom SymptomIntermittent problems SymptomSymptom ActionKeyboard, mouse, or pointing-device problems Symptom80 IBM System x3500 Type 7977 Installation Guide ActionSymptom Memory problemsAction Microprocessor problems Monitor problemsSymptom 82 IBM System x3500 Type 7977 Installation GuideSymptom See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM SystemProblem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM Documentation CD ActionSymptom language see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM84 IBM System x3500 Type 7977 Installation Guide ActionSymptom Optional-device problemsAction Power problems Symptom6. See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System ActionSerial port problems SymptomSee the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System SymptomServerGuide problems SymptomThe ServerGuide Setup and ActionSoftware problems Universal Serial Bus USB port problemsVideo problems SymptomLight path diagnostics Diagnosing problems using light path diagnosticsdiagnostics LED with the system-error orLit light path information LED alsodiagnostics LED with the system-error orProblem Determination and Service Guide on the Lit light pathdiagnostics LED with the system-error orDetermination and Service Guide on the IBM Lit light pathdiagnostics LED with the system-error orProblem Determination and Service Guide on the the Problem Determination and Service Guide onUsing the documentation Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistanceBefore you call Getting help and information from the World Wide WebHardware service and support Software service and supportIBM Taiwan product service Appendix B. Notices TrademarksIBM Director of Licensing IBM Corporation North Castle Drive Armonk, NY U.S.AImportant notes Product recycling and disposal Appendix B. NoticesBattery return program For the European UnionFor California United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirement Electronic emission noticesFederal Communications Commission FCC statement Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statementTaiwanese Class A warning statement Chinese Class A warning statement Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference VCCI statement104 IBM System x3500 Type 7977 Installation Guide Index A hardware service and support parallel connector106 IBM System x3500 Type 7977 Installation Guide hot-plug adaptercommands configuration programstroubleshooting tables software108 IBM System x3500 Type 7977 Installation Guide Page Part Number 44R5218 Printed in USA 1P P/N 44R5218