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Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information in Appendix B, “W arranty information,” on page 31, and Appendix C, “Notices,” on page 43. Third Edition (February 2005) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2005. All rights reserved. US Government Users Restricted R[...]

Contents Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v Chapter 1. Introducing the IBM xSeries 235 T ype 8671 server . . . . . . .1 Related Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Notices and statements used in this book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Features and specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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Safety Before installing this product, read the Safety Information. Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações de Segurança. Pred instal ací tohot o produktu si pr ectete prí rucku bezpecnostních i nstr ukcí. Læs sikkerhedsforskrifterne, før du installerer dette produkt. Lees voordat u dit product installeert eerst de veiligheidsv[...]

Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad. Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten. 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 reco[...]

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 inside the device. v Use of controls or adjustments[...]

Statement 5 CAUTION: The power-control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source. 1 2 Statement 8[...]

Statement 13 DANGER: Overloading a branch circuit is potentially a fire hazard and a shock hazard under certain conditions. To avoid these hazards, ensure that your system electrical requirements do not exceed the branch circuit protection requirements. Refer to the information that is provided with your IBM device for electrical specifications. St[...]

Statement 17 CAUTION: The following label indicates moving parts nearby . x IBM xSeries 235 T ype 8671: User’s Guide[...]

Chapter 1. Introducing the IBM xSeries 235 T ype 8671 server The IBM ® Eserv er xSeries ® 235 T ype 8671 is a high-performance server . It can be upgraded to a symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) server through a microprocessor upgrade. It is ideally suited for networking environments that require superior microprocessor performance, efficient memory[...]

v Hardware Maintenance Manual and T roubleshooting Guide This publication is provided in PDF on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. It contains information to help you solve the problem yourself or to provide helpful information to a service technician. v Option Installation Guide This publication is provided in PDF on the IBM xSeries Documentation C[...]

Features and specifications The T able 1 provides a summary of the features and specifications for your server . T able 1. Features and specifications Microprocessor: v Intel ® Xeon ™ , 1.8 GHz or higher depending on server model v 512 KB (minimum) Level-2 cache v 400 MHz or 533 MHz front-side bus (FSB) depending on server model v Support for up[...]

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. Y our server combines: v IBM X-Architecture technology IBM X-Architecture features leverage proven innovative IBM technologies to build the most powerful, scalable, relia[...]

system-management software that is provided with your server , enables you to manage the functions of the server locally and remotely . The ISMP also provides system monitoring and event recording. Note: The ISMP is sometimes referred to as the service processor . The optional IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter works with the integrated service processo[...]

v Built-in, menu-driven electrically erasable programmable ROM (EEPROM) based setup, system configuration, redundant array of independent disks (RAID) configuration, and diagnostic programs v Built-in monitoring for fan, power , temperature, voltage, and power-supply redundancy v Cable-presence detection on most connectors v Chipkill memory protect[...]

IBM Director provides a comprehensive entry-level workgroup hardware manager . Key features include: v Advanced self-management capabilities for maximum system availability v Multiple operating-system platform support, including Microsoft ® Windows ® 98, Windows NT ® , Windows 2000, Windows XP Professional, Novell NetW are, IBM OS/2 ® , SCO Uni[...]

Server controls and indicators This section identifies the controls and indicators on the front and rear of your server . Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware. Front view T ower model Hard disk drive activity LED (green) Diskette drive activity LED Diskette- eject button USB 3 connector Hard disk drive s[...]

Diskette-drive activity LED: When this LED is on, it indicates that the diskette drive is in use. Hard disk drive status LED: Each hot-swap drive has a hard disk drive status LED. When this amber LED is on continuously , the drive has failed. If an optional IBM ServeRAID ™ controller is installed in the server , when the LED flashes slowly (one f[...]

Rear view This section identifies the indicators on the rear of your server . The following illustrations contain most of these indicators. The remaining indicators are illustrated in the “Working with adapters” section in the Option Installation Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. Server with fixed power supply 1 2 AC po wer LED (green)[...]

PCI-X slot attention LED: This green LED flashes approximately once per second when it is on. This LED is visible from the rear of the server and from inside the server . The meaning of the attention LED is defined by your operating system. For an illustration showing this LED on the system board, see the Option Installation Guide on the IBM xSerie[...]

System-error LED: This amber LED is on when a system error occurs. An LED on the diagnostic LED panel will also be on to further isolate the error . (For more information, see the Hardware Maintenance Manual and T roubleshooting Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD.) Ethernet transmit/receive activity LED: When this green LED is on, there is a[...]

Complete the following steps to manually turn on the server: 1. Review the information in “Safety” on page v. 2. T urn on all external devices, such as the monitor . 3. Plug the server power cords into the power source. 4. Press the power-control button on the front of the server . Note: While the server is powering up, the power-on LED on the [...]

Standby mode Standby mode refers to the condition in which the server is connected to an ac power source but the server operating system is not running and all core logic is shut down except for the service processor . In Standby mode, the server can respond to service processor requests, such as a remote request to turn on the server . When the se[...]

Chapter 2. Configuring your server The following configuration programs are provided with your server: v Configuration/Setup Utility This program is part of the basic input/output system (BIOS) code that comes with your server . Yo u can use this program to configure serial and parallel port assignments, change interrupt request (IRQ) settings, cha[...]

Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program This section provides instructions to start the Configuration/Setup Utility program and descriptions of the available menu choices. Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program To start the Configuration/Setup Utility program: 1. T urn on the server and watch the monitor screen. 2. When the message [...]

v System Information Select this choice to display information about your server . Changes that you make on other menus might appear on this summary screen. Yo u cannot edit any fields. The System Information choice appears only on the full Configuration/Setup Utility main menu. – Product Data Select this choice to view system information, such a[...]

v Start Options Select this choice to view or change the start options. This choice appears only on the full Configuration/Setup Utility main menu. Start options take effect when you start your server . Yo u can select keyboard operating characteristics, such as the keyboard speed. Yo u also can specify whether the keyboard number lock starts on or[...]

– CPU Options Select this choice to indicate whether the microprocessor serial number in the microprocessor is readable or to set the microprocessor cache mode to disabled, write-back, or write-through. Selecting write-back mode will provide better system performance. – PCI Bus Control Select this choice to view and set interrupts for PCI devic[...]

v Remote Control Security Settings Select this choice to set a remote-control password. When you set a remote-control password, you can also set the number of failed attempts to enter the correct remote-control password, and the duration before another attempt is allowed. For a list of supported options for your server , go to http://www .ibm.com/p[...]

Administrator password Select this choice to set an administrator password. The administrator password provides access to all choices on the Configuration/Setup Utility main menu. Yo u can set, change, or delete both the administrator and power-on passwords and allow a power-on password to be changed by the user . Yo u can use any combination of up[...]

The following sections provide the instructions needed to start the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program and to format a SCSI hard disk drive. Starting the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program Complete the following steps to start the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program: 1. T urn on the server . 2. When the <<< Press <CTRL>[...]

v ServeRAID Manager program, which configures your ServeRAID adapter or integrated SCSI controller with RAID capabilities v A system BIOS code update program, which updates the BIOS code directly from the CD v Device drivers that are provided for your server model and detected hardware v Operating-system partition size and file-system type that are[...]

v The ServerGuide program prompts you for your language, country , and keyboard layout. (This information is stored and later passed to the operating-system installation program.) v The ServerGuide program displays choices for running the configuration programs. For example: – The Express Configuration method runs the required programs for your s[...]

T ypical operating-system installation Yo u can use the ServerGuide program to shorten your installation time. The ServerGuide program provides the device drivers that are required for your hardware and for the operating system that you are installing. This section describes a typical ServerGuide operating-system installation. Note: Features and fu[...]

4. If operating-system installation instructions are available for your server model, OS installation is in the list in the upper-left corner of the Web page. Click OS installation and select the instructions for your operating system. Using ServeRAID Manager Yo u can use the ServeRAID Manager program, provided on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD, to: [...]

Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller The Ethernet controller is integrated on the system board. This controller provides an interface for connecting to 10-Mbps, 100-Mbps, or 1000-Mbps networks and provides full duplex (FDX) capability , which enables simultaneous transmission and reception of data on the Ethernet local area network (LAN). Yo[...]

Updating the integrated system management firmware To update the integrated system management (ISM) firmware for the integrated system management processor (ISMP), download the Integrated System Management Firmware Update Utility program for your server from the IBM Support Web site at http://www .ibm.com/pc/support/. Then run the Integrated System[...]

Appendix A. 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 appendix contains information about where to go for additional information about IBM and IBM products, what to do if you[...]

Yo u 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: v Diagnosing problems, using the IBM Online As[...]

Appendix B. W arranty information This section contains information about your warranty period and the service and support that are provided by your warranty . W arranty period The warranty period varies by machine type and country or region. Contact your place of purchase for warranty service information. Some IBM Machines are eligible for on-site[...]

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-approved utility programs to gather this information. It [...]

International W arranty 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 W arranty Service (IWS) is available during the warranty period. Eligible IBM systems are identified by their four-d[...]

IBM Statement of Limited W arranty Z125-4753-06 8/2000 Part 1 - General T erms This Statement of Limited W arranty includes Part 1 - General T erms and Part 2 - Country-unique T erms. The terms of Part 2 replace or modify those of Part 1. The warranties provided by IBM in this Statement of Limited W arranty apply only to Machines you purchase for y[...]

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 types of service for a Machine based on its coun[...]

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AUSTRALIA The IBM W arranty 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 T rade Practices Act 1974 or other similar legislation and are only limited to the extent permitted by the applicable legislation. Limitation of Liability: The foll[...]

Governing Law: The following replaces “laws of the country in which you acquired the Machine” in the first sentence: laws of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. INDIA Limitation of Liability: The following replaces items 1 and 2 of this Section: 1. liability for bodily injury (including death) or damage to real property and tangible person[...]

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including all warranties implied, but without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing all warranties implied by the Sale of Goods Act 1893 or the Sale of Goods and Supply of Services Act 1980 are hereby excluded. Limitation of Liability: The following replaces items one and two of the first paragraph of this Section: 1. death or personal injur[...]

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Appendix C. 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 available in your area. Any reference to an IBM product, [...]

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When referring to processor storage, real and virtual storage, or channel volume, KB stands for approximately 1000 bytes, MB stands for approximately 1 000 000 bytes, and GB stands for approximately 1 000 000 000 bytes. When referring to hard disk drive capacity or communications volume, MB stands for 1 000 000 bytes, and GB stands for 1 000 000 00[...]

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Japanese V oluntary 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 used in the United States and Canada are listed by [...]

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Index A acoustical noise emissions 3 Active PCI (hot-plug) components 4 activity LEDs CD-ROM drive 9 diskette drive 9 adapter specifications 3 administrator password 21 availability features 5 B bypassing an unknown power-on password 20 C CD-ROM drive activity LED 9 eject button 9 specifications 3 Class A electronic emission notice 45 configuration[...]

LEDs (continued) hard disk drive 11 hard disk drive activity 9, 11 hard disk drive status 9 Information 11 operator panel 11 POST -complete 11 power-on 11 rear view 10 system error 12 system-management adapter 10 LSI Logic Configuration Utility description 21 formatting a hard disk 22 starting 22 LSI Logic Configuration Utility program 15 M memory [...]

V video 3 video controller 3 W Web site IBM server products 1 ServerGuide 22 weight 3 World Wide Web 1 Index 51[...]

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