IBM 865263Y - Netfinity 4000R - 8652 Handbook
Summary of 865263Y - Netfinity 4000R - 8652
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Note before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information under appendix c, “product warranties and notices” on page 79. Second edition (november 1999) the following paragraph does not apply to the united kingdom or any country where such provisions are ...
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Contents safety information statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V section 1. Ibm netfinity 4000r server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 chapter 1. Introducing your ibm netfinity 4000r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 inventory list . ...
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Odbc database support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 chapter 10. Starting netfinity manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 netfinity manager service manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 netfinity manager service descriptions . ....
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Safety information statements before installing this product, read the safety information. Antes de instalar este produto, leia as informações de segurança. Před instalací tohoto produktu si přečtěte příručku bezpečnostních instrukcí. Læs sikkerhedsforskrifterne, før du installerer dette produkt. En...
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8 caution: never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following label attached. Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present inside any component that has this label attached. There are no serviceable parts inside these components. If you suspect a problem with on...
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1 danger electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: – do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm. – connect all power cords to a properly wi...
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This book contains information notices that relate to a specific topic. The caution and danger notices also appear in a multilingual safety booklet. Each notice is numbered for easy reference to the corresponding notices in the safety booklet. The notice definitions are as follows: notes these notic...
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Section 1. Ibm netfinity 4000r server chapter 1. Introducing your ibm netfinity 4000r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 inventory list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 features at a glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
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Chapter 1. Introducing your ibm netfinity 4000r this chapter provides an overview of the server features and components. We appreciate your decision to purchase an ibm netfinity server. Your ibm netfinity 4000r is a one-u-high 1 rack-mounted enterprise-class appliance for high-volume network transac...
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Features at a glance features at a glance the following table summarizes the features of the netfinity 4000r. Where multiple quantities are specified (1 or 2 microprocessors, for example), the actual number depends on your model of server. The model number is on the small label on the lower right fr...
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Model specifications model features 11y microprocessors: one 500 mhz with 100 mhz front side bus memory: 256 mb hard disk drives: one 9.1 gb, 7200 rpm 21y microprocessors: two 500 mhz with 100 mhz front side bus memory: 512 mb hard disk drives: two 9.1 gb, 7200 rpm 22y microprocessors: two 500 mhz w...
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Reliability, availability, and serviceability features three of the most important factors in server design are reliability, availability, and serviceability (ras). These factors help to ensure the integrity of the data stored on your server; that your server is available when you want to use it; an...
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Placement considerations generally, the number of servers you can install in a rack depends on how many power distribution units (pdus), uninterruptible power supplies (upss), and other devices you have installed in the rack. Notes: 1. You must connect the power cord of each ibm netfinity 4000r to a...
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System specifications size depth: 646 mm (25.4 in.) including front bezel width: 430 mm (16.9 in.), 484 mm (19.1 in) including mounting flanges height: 44 mm (1.73 in.) weight maximum configuration (as shipped): 10.43 kg (23.0 lb) maximum configuration with slide rails attached: 11.34 kg (25.0 lb) e...
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Controls, indicators, and connectors controls, indicators, and connectors the most commonly used controls and status indicators are on the front of your server. All connectors are on the back of your server. Front view reset 4000r 1 2 os .1/ reset reset button: press this button to reset the server....
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Controls, indicators, and connectors .13/ cd-rom eject button: press this button to release a cd from the cd-rom drive. Note: if the cd tray does not extend, insert the end of a straightened paper clip into the manual tray-release opening and gently pull the tray open. .14/ cd-rom drive in-use light...
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Controls, indicators, and connectors back view .1/ power-on switch: use this switch to turn on your server. .2/ ethernet 2 link indicator: this led lights when there is an active link connection on the 10base-t or 100base-tx interface for ethernet port 2. .3/ ethernet 1 link indicator: this led ligh...
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Controls, indicators, and connectors .16/ option 2: reserved. .17/ option 1: reserved. .18/ power cord connector: attach the power cord here. 12 netfinity 4000r user's handbook.
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Chapter 2. Installing the server in the rack enclosure this chapter provides instructions for installing your server in a rack enclosure. Important if a netfinity exp15 is installed in the same rack as the ibm netfinity 4000r, the ibm netfinity 4000r must be installed with at least one u (1.75 in. O...
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Preparing the server 1. Remove the two screws from the left side of the server. (these screws also hold the top cover on—do not attempt to remove the cover.) 2. Remove the two screws from the right side of the server. 3. Attach the inner slide section of each slide rail assembly to the side of the s...
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C. Align the holes on the inner slide with the holes on the side of the server; then, attach the slide with two screws from the rack mount kit and the two screws you removed earlier. Preparing the rack important: 1. Installing the server in a rack might require two people. 2. To ensure cabinet stabi...
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3. Attach a nut bar to the front rack rail: a. Position a nut bar .1/ behind the front rack rail .3/ , in the u-unit for the server. B. Insert two screws (m6 by 16 mm) .2/ through the holes in the rack rail and the nut bar. C. Tighten the screws until the nut bar is approximately 4 mm (.16 in.) from...
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B. Place the tabs .2/ of the slide rail assembly rear bracket between the nut bar .5/ and the rear rack rail .1/ . If necessary, loosen the screws .3/ at the rear of the slide-rail assembly and adjust the length of the slide-rail to fit the rack. Tighten the adjustment screws .3/ . C. Push the slide...
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Installing the server complete the following procedure to install the server into the rack enclosure. 1. Mount the server on the slide rails. A. Extend the slide rails until they lock into place. B. Position the server horizontally, with the led panel at the left. C. Align the inner slides on the si...
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2. Install the server in the rack. A. Remove the top screw holding the front of each slide rail assembly in the rack. B. Slide the server the rest of the way into the rack enclosure. C. Reinsert the screws you removed, putting them through the slot in the server mounting flange, the mounting rail, t...
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Console adapter .1/ monitor connector .2/ keyboard connector .3/ mouse connector .4/ unused .5/ console cable connector 5. Connect the console adapter to a console selector switch. A console selector switch enables multiple servers to use the same console. Note: you might need to use an optional con...
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Removing the server from the rack 4 caution: use safe practices when lifting. To pull the server forward, or to remove it from the rack, perform the following steps. 1. Shut down the server operating system. 2. Set the server power-on switch to off. 3. Disconnect the power cable and all other cables...
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Chapter 3. Using the setup utility use the setup utility to change only the items in the following table, unless explicitly instructed to change other items. Selecting or changing any other options could cause your server to function incorrectly. To start the setup utility, restart the server and pr...
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Menu item items you can change save settings and exit save any changes you made and exit the setup utility. Exit without saving exit the setup utility without saving any changes you might have made. 24 netfinity 4000r user's handbook.
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Chapter 4. Installing the operating system this chapter provides instructions for installing and configuring the operating system in your server. What you need to install microsoft windows nt server 4.0 on the server, you need the following items: a licensed copy of the windows nt server 4.0 cd wind...
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Has an ethernet adapter installed in the second pci slot, also select the driver for that ethernet adapter. 6. When the starting the installation screen displays, write down the tips and then click the right-arrow at the bottom of the screen. 7. When the system displays the window about searching fo...
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E. In the box labeled copy manufacturer's files from, type the path to the folder on your hard disk drive where you unpacked the video driver, as follows: d:\directory where d is the drive letter for the hard disk drive, and directory is the directory, or folder. Click ok. F. Select chips video acce...
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Chapter 5. Solving problems this chapter provides information on ibm netfinity 4000r error conditions, post beep codes, error codes, error messages, and any diagnostic tools that might be available. General symptoms if... Then... Your server does not start when you press the power switch your server...
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If the server beeps... Then... Six times 1. Disconnect and reconnect the keyboard cable. 2. If the server still beeps, try a different keyboard. 3. If the server still beeps, follow the instructions in appendix a, “help and service information” on page 73 to place a service call to ibm. Any other nu...
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Error message explanation cmos checksum failure cmos ram checksum is different from the previous value. Action: run the setup utility and save the settings (see chapter 3, “using the setup utility” on page 23). Cmos system options not set the values stored in cmos ram have been destroyed. Action: ru...
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Error message explanation all other error messages, or a recurrence of a problem an error has occurred that requires service. Action: record the error message and any other symptoms; then, follow the instructions in appendix a, “help and service information” on page 73 to place a service call to ibm...
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Section 2. Netfinity manager chapter 6. Netfinity manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 managing your ibm netfinity server with netfinity manager . . . . . . . . . . . 35 netfinity manager documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 road map . . . ...
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Software inventory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 system diagnostics manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 system information tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 system monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
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Chapter 6. Netfinity manager netfinity manager is a group of distributed applications designed to enhance the hardware systems-management capabilities of a network. Netfinity manager has a flexible, modular design that allows for a variety of system-specific installations. Each of these installation...
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Note: netfinity manager and client services for netfinity manager are supported on systems running many operating systems, including os/2, windows 95, windows 98, and novell netware. The netfinity 4000r supports windows nt 4.0; therefore this section provides instructions for windows nt 4.0 installa...
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Chapter 7. Netfinity manager system requirements the minimum system requirements for netfinity manager for windows nt are: microsoft windows nt version 4.0 or later approximately 17 mb–20 mb of hard disk space (space required depends on system configuration) a lan adapter card and one or more of the...
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Chapter 8. Starting the netfinity manager installation program this chapter gives instructions for installing netfinity manager on a server. Netfinity manager can be installed on the ibm netfinity 4000r, but not all options apply to the ibm netfinity 4000r. These options are identified in this secti...
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Figure 1. The netfinity manager installation program 9. Select installation options. There is only one installation configuration for netfinity manager. However, the netfinity installation program offers several installation options. Each option enables additional specialized feature of this product...
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Used to manage system updates on client systems using updates that are available from the ibm selection server. World wide web enhancement (tcp/ip required) click world wide web enhancement (tcp/ip required) if the netfinity manager is being installed on a system that will be used to manage other ne...
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Note: the graphical user interface (gui) program files for dmi browser, ecc memory setup, system partition access, raid manager, and predictive failure analysis will be installed regardless of whether the system has a dmi service layer, ecc memory, a system partition, a raid adapter, or a pfa-enable...
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Must be unique to the system. If this netbios address is identical to the netbios address of another system on the network, it will prevent netfinity manager from starting properly. 4) when enabling the serial netfinity manager driver, type a name that will be used to identify the system in the uniq...
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Control or screen view service and asking whether you want to permit this user to use this service on your system. You can click yes or no. If you do not make a selection within 15 seconds (for example, if you are not sitting at your system when the access attempt is made), netfinity manager will au...
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Chapter 9. Netfinity manager database support netfinity manager supports the collection and export of a vast amount of system-specific data to a netfinity manager database. Note: discussion of platforms other than those supported on the ibm netfinity 4000r applies only if you are installing netfinit...
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Netfinity manager for windows nt: – db2 client for windows nt (refer to table 2 on page 55) – db2 version (refer to table 2 on page 55) attention: using netfinity manager database support with systems running unsupported versions of db2 or the db2 client might cause unpredictable results and might h...
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5. Press enter. Activating the database the following information describes how to connect, bind, and grant privileges to the database. 1. Connecting to the database a. Start a db2 command window. B. Type the following command: db2 connect to databasename where databasename is the name of the databa...
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– control – delete – index – insert – references – select – update tablename is the name of the table as specified during database installation. A listing of the netfinity database table names can be found in the netfinity user's guide (appendix h: netfinity relational database tables). Note: the ne...
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Where id is the user id to be granted access databasename is the name of the database as specified during netfindb execution privilegecode is one of the following privilege codes: – all – alter – control – delete – index – insert – references – select – update d. Press enter to execute the command. ...
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Type e: and press enter. 4. Type the following command at the os/2 prompt: netfindb delete /dbname= databasename where databasename is the name of the database as specified during netfindb execution. 5. Press enter. To configure netfinity manager to discontinue export data through odbc for use on db...
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Note: when installing the database on a remote server, select the name of the remote server from the servers list. 7. Type in the filename field: netfindb.Nsf 8. Type in the title field: netfinity database 9. Click new to create the database and close the new database window. 10. Double-click the ne...
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4. Some data items can be expanded to reveal additional information. These items are identified by a plus sign (+) in the left side border of the notes window, beside the name of the data item. To expand the data item, select the item and then click expand in the view pull-down menu. Odbc database s...
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Notes: a. In os/2 and windows 95, netfin must either be the owner of the database or must be given administrator authority. B. In windows nt, when exporting to db2, netfin must either be the owner of the database or be defined as a system administrator through the nt user manager for domains or the ...
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Figure 4. The netfinity database administrator window 3. To create the netfinity manager table groups within the database, click create and then click ok to open the database server window. The following table actions are also available: delete to remove the netfinity manager table groups from the d...
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C. Deselect privileges to be revoked for this id. All privileges (insert, delete, select, and update) are selected by default. A user id must have all of these privileges to export data to the database. Some or all of these privileges can be revoked. D. Click ok to open the database server window. 4...
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Table 2 (page 2 of 2). Supported netfinity databases.. Reference by operating system and database client version. Product windows 95 windows nt 3.51 windows nt 4.0 os/2 warp connect os/2 warp 4.0 oracle version 8.0 yes, oracle driver version 8.0.3.0.0 no yes, oracle driver version 8.0.3.0.0 no no sy...
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Chapter 10. Starting netfinity manager to start netfinity manager: 1. Open the netfinity folder or program group. During installation of netfinity manager, a netfinity folder (os/2, windows 95, or windows nt 4.0 only) or a netfinity program group (windows nt 3.51 only) was added to the desktop. The ...
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Figure 6. Netfinity service manager to start any netfinity manager service that appears in the service manager window, double-click the icon for that service. To start a netfinity manager service on a remote system, use the remote system manager service. Netfinity manager service descriptions each n...
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Advanced system management note: although advanced system management is not included with or supported on the ibm netfinity 4000r, the ibm netfinity 4000r can manage servers that have an ibm advanced system management adapter, netfinity advanced system management processor, or netfinity advanced sys...
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Cluster manager cluster manager is an application designed to enhance the cluster management capabilities of the microsoft cluster server (mscs) administration console, included with microsoft windows nt version 4.0 enterprise edition. Cluster manager builds on the power of mscs, providing an integr...
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Predictive failure analysis the predictive failure analysis (pfa) service enables continual monitoring and managing of pfa-enabled hard disk drives. A pfa-enabled hard disk drive features hardware designed to help detect drive problems and predict drive failures before they occur, thus enabling you ...
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Security manager the security manager can prevent unauthorized access to some or all of the netfinity manager services. It uses incoming user id and password combinations, and is available for network use only. Serial connection control the serial connection control service enables remote systems ru...
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System information tool the system information tool enables quick and convenient access to detailed information on the hardware and software configurations of the system. System information tool gathers information about almost any computer; however, the most detail is provided when this service is ...
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Web manager configuration use the web manager configuration service to limit access to the netfinity manager for web to user-specified tcp/ip host or ranges of tcp/ip host addresses. Enable or disable the netfinity manager for web and specify the tcp/ip port number to which the netfinity manager web...
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Chapter 11. Getting more information about netfinity manager complete information on how to use netfinity manager (as well as client services for netfinity manager) is included in adobe acrobat format on the netfinity manager cd. The \docs subdirectory contains the following files: filename document...
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Chapter 12. Installation options this appendix describes methods for performing automated installations of netfinity manager and creating customized netfinity manager installations. Automated installation if the system has a cid-enabled (cid stands for customization, installation, and distribution) ...
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After an installation source directory has been created, use a response file and the netfinity manager installation program command-line parameters. The netfinity manager installation program supports the following command-line parameters: /r: drive+path+filename specifies the drive, path, and file ...
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;ibm sysmgt install script, version 2 (do not remove this comment line) netfinity manager installation [manager 169ðð] advanced system management support [servproc 45ð] capacity manager enhancement [capmgt 56ðð] remote workstation control [rwc 2ððð] world wide web enhancement (tcpip required) [webma...
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The easiest way to customize an installation is to simply put a semicolon in front of any service that you want to remove from the installation. To add a line item in a specific section, add all the necessary item information in the format shown in the following example. Before: screen capture gui n...
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Section 3. Appendixes copyright ibm corp. 1999 71.
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Appendix a. Help and service information during the warranty period, you can get toll-free technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 9 to answer questions about your server (toll-free technical support is available in the united states, puerto rico, and canada only). If you need warranty servi...
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If service is required, shipping materials and instructions will be sent to you to return the server to ibm or its authorized service representative. Getting additional help, service, and information if you need help, service, technical assistance, or just want more information about ibm products, y...
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Http://www.Lotus.Com http://www.Tivoli.Com http://www.Microsoft.Com http://www.Novell.Com http://www.Sco.Com http://www.Adaptec.Com http://www.Apcc.Com http://www.Norton.Com help is also available from bulletin boards and online services, as well as by fax and telephone. This section provides inform...
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Appendix b. Server records this appendix contains forms for recording information about your server, which can be helpful if you ever need to have your server serviced. Serial number record and retain the following information. The model and type (m/t) numbers and the serial number (s/n) for your se...
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Appendix c. Product warranties and notices this statement of limited warranty includes part 1 - general terms and part 2 - country-unique terms. The terms of part 2 may replace or modify those of part 1 . The warranties provided by ibm in this statement of limited warranty apply only to machines you...
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When warranty service involves the exchange of a machine or part, the item ibm or your reseller replaces becomes its property and the replacement becomes yours. You represent that all removed items are genuine and unaltered. The replacement may not be new, but will be in good working order and at le...
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Where ibm is in breach of a condition or warranty implied by the trade practices act 1974, ibm's liability is limited to the repair or replacement of the goods or the supply of equivalent goods. Where that condition or warranty relates to right to sell, quiet possession or clear title, or the goods ...
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In case ibm or your reseller are unable to repair an ibm machine, you can alternatively ask for a partial refund as far as justified by the reduced value of the unrepaired machine or ask for a cancellation of the respective agreement for such machine and get your money refunded. Extent of warranty: ...
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Ibm's entire liability and your sole remedy, whether in contract or in tort, in respect of any default will be limited to damages. North america canada: warranty service: the following is added to this section: to obtain warranty service from ibm, call 1-800-565-3344. United states of america: warra...
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Notices references in this publication to ibm products, programs, or services do not imply that ibm intends to make these available in all countries in which ibm operates. Any reference to an ibm product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that ibm product, program, or s...
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Trademarks the following terms are trademarks of the ibm corporation in the united states or other countries or both: intel, pentium, and mmx are trademarks or registered trademarks of intel corporation. Microsoft, ms-dos, windows, and windows nt are trademarks or registered trademarks of microsoft ...
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Electronic emission notices federal communications commission (fcc) statement note: this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class a digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the fcc rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interf...
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Power cord notice for your safety, ibm provides a power cord with a grounded attachment plug to use with this ibm product. To avoid electrical shock, always use the power cord and plug with a properly grounded outlet. Ibm power cords used in the united states and canada are listed by underwriter's l...
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Index numerics 9-pin serial port 11 a alert manager 59 alert on lan configuration 59 analysis, predictive failure 61 assistance 75 automated installation 67 b back view 11 beeps 29 bios 4, 6 c cable power vii cache internal level-2 size 4 capacity management 59 cd-rom drive 10 eject button 10 manual...
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Locations features 11 power switch 11 lotus notes database support 50 m memory 4 memory module (dimm) 4 n netfinity manager database support 45 delaying starting on os/2 systems 64 description 35 documentation 65 getting more information 65 installation 39 installation options 67 online documentatio...
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Serial connection control 62 serial number 9, 73, 77 serial port description 11 location 11 server controls 9 features 4, 5 front view 9 model and type 9, 73, 77 powering off 11 rear view 11 reset button 9 serial number 9, 73, 77 service descriptions, netfinity manager 58 service execution alerts 43...
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Ibm part number: 09n7703 printed in u.S.A. ð9n77ð3.