User's guide xseries 345 type 8670
Ibm xseries 345 type 8670 user’s guide sc48-p971-70
Note: before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information in appendix a, “warranty information” on page 35, and appendix b, “notices” on page 47. First edition (july 2002) © copyright international business machines corporation 2002. All rights reserved...
Contents safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V chapter 1. Introducing the ibm xseries 345 type 8670 . . . . . . . . . 1 related publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 notices and statements in this book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 features and...
Warranty period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 problem determination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 running diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 checking software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 warranty service and support . . . . ....
Safety before installing this product, read the safety information. Antes de instalar este produto, leia as informações de segurança. Pred instalací tohoto produktu si prectete prírucku bezpecnostních instrukcí. Læs sikkerhedsforskrifterne, før du installerer dette produkt. Lees voordat u dit produc...
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Statement 1 danger electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: v do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm. V connect all power cords to a p...
Statement 3 caution: when laser products (such as cd-roms, dvd drives, fiber optic devices, or transmitters) are installed, note the following: v do not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable parts i...
Statement 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 probl...
Statement 15 caution: make sure that the rack is secured properly to avoid tipping when the server unit is extended. Statement 16 caution: some accessory or option board outputs exceed class 2 or limited power source limits and must be installed with appropriate interconnecting cabling in accordance...
Chapter 1. Introducing the ibm xseries 345 type 8670 your ibm ® eserver xseries ™ 345 type 8670 server is a high-performance server that can be upgraded to a symmetric multiprocessing (smp) server through a microprocessor upgrade. It is ideally suited for networking environments that require superio...
V option installation guide this publication is provided in pdf on the ibm xseries documentation cd. It contains instructions to install, remove, and connect optional devices supported by your server. Depending on your server model, additional publications might be included on the ibm xseries docume...
Features and specifications the following table provides a summary of the features and specifications for your server. Table 1. Features and specifications microprocessor: v intel ® xeon ™ , 2.0 ghz or higher depending on server model v 512 kb (minimum) level-2 cache v 100 mhz front-side bus (fsb), ...
What your server offers the design of your server takes advantage of advancements in symmetric multiprocessing (smp), data storage, disk-array technologies, and memory management. Your server combines: v ibm x-architecture technology ibm x-architecture features leverage proven innovative ibm technol...
V integrated network environment support your server comes with an ethernet controller on the system board. This ethernet controller has an interface for connecting to 10-mbps, 100-mbps, or 1000-mbps networks. The server automatically selects between 10base-t, 100base-tx, and 1000base-t. The control...
V power-on self-test (post) v predictive failure analysis (pfa) alerts v redundant ethernet capabilities (requires optional ethernet adapter) with failover support v hot-swap cooling fans with speed-sensing capability v redundant hot-swap power supplies and redundant hot-swap fans (some models) v re...
Server controls and indicators this section identifies the controls and indicators on the front and the back of your server. Note: the illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware. Front view power-control button power-on led (green) scsi or ide bus activity led (green) re...
Hard disk drive status led: each hot-swap drive has a hard disk drive status led. When this amber led is lit continuously, the drive has failed. If a raid adapter is installed in the server, when the led flashes slowly (one flash per second), the drive is being rebuilt. When the led flashes rapidly ...
Ethernet 1 link status led: this green led is lit when there is an active link connection on the 10base-t, 100base-tx, or 1000base-tx interface for ethernet port 1. Ethernet 1 activity led: this green led is lit when the server is transmitting or receiving signals to the ethernet lan that is connect...
Turning off the server complete the following steps to manually turn off the server: 1. Review the information in “safety” on page v. 2. See your operating system documentation for the proper procedure to shut down the operating system. Statement 5 caution: the power-control button on the device and...
Chapter 2. Configuring your server the following configuration programs are provided with your server: v serverguide setup and installation cd the serverguide setup and installation cd provides software setup tools and installation tools that are specifically designed for your ibm server. Use this c...
Serverguide program simplifies network operating system (nos) installations by providing updated device drivers and, in some cases, installing them automatically. If a later version of the serverguide program is available, you can download a free image of the serverguide setup and installation cd, o...
Setup and configuration overview when you use the serverguide setup and installation cd, you do not need setup diskettes. You can use the cd to configure any supported ibm server model. The serverguide program checks your system bios code, service processors, and other system hardware to determine i...
System partition the serverguide program creates a 50 mb system partition on the default drive. The system partition contains server-specific utility programs such as service processor disk operating system (dos) utilities, system diagnostics, flash bios updates, and other programs. Programs in the ...
You can create a nos-replication diskette, which contains information that you need to complete multiple installations. Not all operating systems support nos-replication diskettes. Installing your nos without serverguide if you have already configured the server hardware and you decide not to use th...
Choices available from the configuration/setup main menu from the configuration/setup utility main menu, you can select settings that you want to view or change. The configuration/setup utility main menu is similar to the following. Ibm setup - (c) copyright ibm corporation 2002 help move exit selec...
– the default setting is enabled for all the controllers available from this menu. If you select disabled, the system will not configure the disabled device, and the operating system will not detect the device. (this is equivalent to unplugging the device.) – if the scsi controller is disabled and n...
If the boot fail count choice is enabled, you can restore the bios system defaults after three consecutive boot failures. If this choice is disabled, the bios system defaults can be loaded only from the configuration/setup utility main menu. You also can select whether the integrated scsi controller...
– select system event/error log to view the system error log. The system error log contains all the system error and warning messages that the system has generated. You can use the arrow keys to move between pages in the system error log. Select clear event/error logs from the system event/error log...
V if an administrator password is set, type the administrator password at the power-on prompt. (if necessary, see “administrator password” for details.) start the configuration/setup utility program and change the power-on password. V remove the battery and then reinstall the battery (see the option...
Table 2. Power-on and administrator password features (continued) type of password features administrator and power-on password v you can type either password to complete the system startup. V the administrator password provides access to all choices on the configuration/setup utility main menu. You...
The following opens. Configuring the controller you can use the configuration wizard to configure your controller. The configuration wizard provides two configuration options: express and custom. Express configuration automatically configures your controller, and you can use custom configuration to ...
4. Review the information that is displayed in the “configuration summary” window. To change the configuration, click modify arrays. 5. Click apply; then, click yes when asked if you want to apply the new configuration. The configuration is saved in the controller and in the physical drives. Exit fr...
3. Click next. The “create arrays” window opens. 4. From the list of ready drives, select the two drives you want to move to the array. 5. Click ( add selected drives ) to add the drives to the array. 6. Complete the following steps, if you want to configure a hot-spare drive: a. Click the spares ta...
8. Review the information that is displayed in the “configuration summary” window. To change the configuration, click back. 9. Click apply; then, click yes when asked if you want to apply the new configuration. The configuration is saved in the controller and in the physical drives. 10. Exit from th...
Toolbar or select an item from the help menu. The help system (serveraid assist) will open within the serveraid manager interface. To learn more about the serveraid manager tree objects and the actions that apply to them, select a tree object and click actions → hints and tips. Serveraid 26 ibm xser...
Assist will start, and information about the tree object will appear in the right pane. Using the lsi logic configuration utility program you can use the built-in, menu-driven lsi logic configuration program to: v perform a low-level format on a hard disk drive v set the scsi device scan order v set...
Formatting a scsi hard disk drive you can use the lsi logic configuration utility program to perform a low-level format on a scsi hard disk drive. Complete the following steps to format a drive: 1. Select the controller channel for the drive from the list of adapters. 2. Select device properties. 3....
And sets the controller to operate at the appropriate rate. In addition, if the ethernet port that the server is connected to supports auto-negotiation, the ethernet controller will set the appropriate duplex state. That is, the ethernet controller will adjust to the network data rate, whether the d...
Type, or by various properties of the protocol and port. Priority packet provides two different methods for prioritizing traffic: ieee 802.1p tagging and high priority queue. Ieee 802.1p is an ieee standard for tagging, or adding additional bytes of information to packets with different priority lev...
Virtual lan mode a virtual lan (vlan) is a logical grouping of network devices put together as a lan, regardless of their physical grouping or collision domains. Using vlans increases network performance and improves network security. Vlans offer you the ability to group users and devices together i...
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Chapter 3. Getting help and technical assistance if you need help, service, or technical assistance or just want more information about ibm products, you will find a wide variety of sources available from ibm to assist you. This section contains information about where to go for additional informati...
You can find service information for your ibm products, including supported options, at http://www.Ibm.Com/pc/support/. If you click profile from the support page, you can create a customized support page. The support page has many sources of information and ways for you to solve problems, including...
Appendix a. Warranty information this section contains information about your warranty period and the service and support that are provided by your warranty. Warranty period the warranty period varies by machine type and country or region. Contact your place of purchase for warranty service informat...
Checking software the ibm service specialist will help you ensure that the correct bios code, firmware, device drivers, and other supporting ibm software are installed and correctly configured. It might be necessary to manually gather information about the relevant software levels or run ibm-approve...
International warranty service if you travel with your xseries or intellistation system or relocate it to a country where your system is sold and serviced by ibm or ibm resellers authorized to perform warranty service, international warranty service (iws) is available during the warranty period. Eli...
Ibm statement of limited warranty z125-4753-06 8/2000 part 1 - general terms this statement of limited warranty includes part 1 - general terms and part 2 - country-unique terms. The terms of part 2 replace or modify those of part 1. The warranties provided by ibm in this statement of limited warran...
During the warranty period, ibm or your reseller, if approved by ibm to provide warranty service, provides without charge certain types of repair and exchange service to keep machines in, or restore them to, conformance with their specifications. Ibm or your reseller will inform you of the available...
Contract or tort claim), except for any liability that cannot be waived or limited by applicable laws, ibm is liable for no more than 1. Damages for bodily injury (including death) and damage to real property and tangible personal property; and 2. The amount of any other actual direct damages, up to...
The ibm warranty for machines: the following paragraph is added to this section: the warranties specified in this section are in addition to any rights you may have under the trade practices act 1974 or other similar legislation and are only limited to the extent permitted by the applicable legislat...
1. Liability for bodily injury (including death) or damage to real property and tangible personal property will be limited to that caused by ibm’s negligence; 2. As to any other actual damage arising in any situation involving nonperformance by ibm pursuant to, or in any way related to the subject o...
Warranty service: if you purchase an ibm machine in austria, belgium, denmark, estonia, finland, france, germany, greece, iceland, ireland, italy, latvia, lithuania, luxembourg, netherlands, norway, portugal, spain, sweden, switzerland or united kingdom, you may obtain warranty service for that mach...
The following paragraphs are added to this section: the minimum warranty period for machines is six months. In case ibm or your reseller is 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 ...
The following paragraph is added at the end of this section: ibm’s entire liability and your sole remedy, whether in contract or in tort, in respect of any default shall be limited to damages. Italy limitation of liability: the following replaces the second sentence in the first paragraph:in each su...
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Appendix b. Notices this publication was developed for products and services offered in the u.S.A. Ibm may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this document in other countries. Consult your local ibm representative for information on the products and services currently availab...
Trademarks the following terms are trademarks of international business machines corporation in the united states, other countries, or both: active memory ps/2 active pci serveraid active pci-x serverguide alert on lan serverproven c2t inteconnect techconnect chipkill thinkpad etherjet tivoli e-busi...
When referring to processor storage, real and virtual storage, or channel volume, kb stands for approximately 1000 bytes, mb stands for approximately 1000000 bytes, and gb stands for approximately 1000000000 bytes. When referring to hard disk drive capacity or communications volume, mb stands for 1 ...
Industry canada class a emission compliance statement this class a digital apparatus complies with canadian ices-003. Avis de conformité à la réglementation d’industrie canada cet appareil numérique de la classe a est conforme à la norme nmb-003 du canada. Australia and new zealand class a statement...
Japanese voluntary control council for interference (vcci) statement power cords 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 use...
Ibm power cord part number used in these countries and regions 14f0033 antigua, bahrain, brunei, channel islands, china (hong kong s.A.R.), cyprus, dubai, fiji, ghana, india, iraq, ireland, kenya, kuwait, malawi, malaysia, malta, nepal, nigeria, polynesia, qatar, sierra leone, singapore, tanzania, u...
Index a ac power led 7, 8 acoustical noise emissions 3 adapter specifications 3 adapter fault tolerance, ethernet 29 adaptive load balancing, ethernet 29 administrator password 20 availability features 5 b bypassing an unknown power-on password 19 c cabling ethernet 28 cd-rom drive specifications 3 ...
Modes, ethernet 29 n nos installation with serverguide 14 without serverguide 15 notes, important 48 notices electronic emission 49 fcc, class a 49 used in this book 2 p password administrator 20 override jumper 20 power-on 19 pci expansion slots 3 pci-x plug and play, ethernet 29 plug and play, eth...
Ibm part number: 48p9717 printed in the united states of america. 48p9717.
