Ibm eserver xSeries 330 User Manual

Welcome. . .Thank you for buying anIBM xSeries server.This servercontains information for settingup and configuring your server.For detailed informat

viii IBM® xSeries 330: Installation Guide Statement 2CAUTION: When replacing the lithium battery, use only IBM Part Number 33F8354 or an equivalent

ixStatement 4CAUTION:Use safe practices when lifting.Statement 5CAUTION:The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power

x IBM® xSeries 330: Installation Guide Statement 8CAUTION:Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following label attached

© Copyright IBM Corp. 2000 1Chapter 1. IntroductionThank you for purchasing an IBM® xSeries 330 server. This Installation Guide provides the info

2 IBM® xSeries 330: Installation Guide Features and specificationsThe following table provides a summary of the features and specifications for you

Chapter 1. Introduction 3Notices used in this bookThis information product contains notices that relate to a specific topic. The Caution and Dange

4 IBM® xSeries 330: Installation Guide Handling static sensitive devicesAttention: Static electricity can damage electronic devices and your system

Chapter 1. Introduction 5Major components of the xSeries 330 serverThe following illustration shows the locations of major components in your serv

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© Copyright IBM Corp. 2000 7Chapter 2. Installing OptionsThis chapter provides basic information that is needed to install hardware options in your

Server SupportAfter you register and profile, you will be able to:• Diagnose problems using the IBM Online Assistant• Participate in the IBM discussio

8 IBM® xSeries 330: Installation Guide Adapter considerationsBefore you install adapters, review the following: • Locate the documentation that com

Chapter 2. Installing Options 9Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware. 5. Remove the expansion-slot cov

10 IBM® xSeries 330: Installation Guide d. Push down on the blue adapter retention latch until it clicks into place, securing the adapter.e. Replac

Chapter 2. Installing Options 11Installing memory modulesComplete the following steps to install a DIMM: 1. Review the safety precautions beginnin

12 IBM® xSeries 330: Installation Guide Note: If you have other options to install, install them now.7. Replace the cover on the server; then, re

Chapter 2. Installing Options 13Working with hard disk drivesYour server supports two, 1-inch (26 mm) slim 3.5-inch low voltage differential (LVD)

14 IBM® xSeries 330: Installation Guide 3. Remove the filler panel or defective hard drive from one of the hard disk drive bays. 4. Install the ne

Chapter 2. Installing Options 15Microprocessor considerationsBefore you install a microprocessor, review the following:• Ensure that the microproc

16 IBM® xSeries 330: Installation Guide Attention: When you handle electrostatic discharge (ESD) sensitive devices, take precautions to avoid dam

Chapter 2. Installing Options 17Working with cablesYour server has two different cabling options, the Advanced System Management bus (ASM) and th

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18 IBM® xSeries 330: Installation Guide Connecting the ASM busThe servers in the Advanced System Management (ASM) bus are referenced by their assig

Chapter 2. Installing Options 19Connecting the servers with a C2T chainTo share the same monitor, keyboard, and pointing device with several serve

20 IBM® xSeries 330: Installation Guide Complete the following steps to connect the servers:1. Gather several of the C2T chaining cables. Note: You

Chapter 2. Installing Options 21Testing the C2T chainAfter connecting the C2T chain, you will need to test the monitor, keyboard, and pointing dev

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© Copyright IBM Corp. 2000 23Chapter 3. Server power, controls and indicatorsThis chapter describes how to turn on and turn off the server, and what

24 IBM® xSeries 330: Installation Guide Turning off the server Turning off the server refers to the act of disconnecting the server from the power

Chapter 3. Server power, controls and indicators 25Server controls and indicatorsThis section identifies the controls and indicators on the front

26 IBM® xSeries 330: Installation Guide Rear viewEthernet 1 speed indicator: This green LED lights when the speed of the Ethernet LAN that is conn

© Copyright IBM Corp. 2000 27Chapter 4. Configuring your serverThe following configuration programs are provided with your server:• Configuration/Se

Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information in "Appendix A. Product warranties and notice

28 IBM® xSeries 330: Installation Guide Using the ServerGuide CDsThe ServerGuide CDs provide state-of-the-art programs to detect the server model a

© Copyright IBM Corp. 2000 29Chapter 5. Solving problemsSolving problemsThis section provides basic troubleshooting information to help you resolve

30 IBM® xSeries 330: Installation Guide POST beep code descriptionsPOST emits one beep to signal successful completion. If POST detects a problem d

Chapter 5. Solving problems 31POST message Failing device or problem found Suggested action129 L1 cache of a microprocessor Check the installation

32 IBM® xSeries 330: Installation Guide ServerGuide startup problemsLook for the symptom in the left column of the chart. Probable solutions to the

Chapter 5. Solving problems 33Troubleshooting chartsYou can use the troubleshooting charts in this section to find solutions to problems that have

34 IBM® xSeries 330: Installation Guide CD-ROM drive Suggested actionCD-ROM drive is not recognized.Verify that:1. The primary IDE channel is enable

Chapter 5. Solving problems 35Keyboard, mouse, or pointing-device problems.Suggested actionAll or some keys on the keyboard do not work.1. Make su

36 IBM® xSeries 330: Installation Guide Keyboard, mouse, or pointing-device problems.Suggested actionAll or some keys on the keyboard do not work.1.

Chapter 5. Solving problems 37Monitor problems Suggested actionTesting the monitor. Some IBM monitors have their own self-tests. If you suspect a

© Copyright IBM Corp. 2000 iii ContentsSafety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vChapter 1.Introduction . . . . . . . . .

38 IBM® xSeries 330: Installation Guide Option problems Suggested actionAn IBM option that was just installed does not work.Verify that: 1. The opti

Chapter 5. Solving problems 39Software problem Suggested actionSuspected software problem. To determine if problems are caused by the software, ve

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© Copyright IBM Corp. 2000 41Appendix A. Product warranties and noticesThis chapter contains warranty and emission notices. It also contains tradem

42 IBM® xSeries 330: Installation Guide During the warranty period IBM or your reseller, if approved by IBM to provide warranty service, will provi

Appendix A. Product warranties and notices 43Any feature, conversion, or upgrade IBM or your reseller services must be installed on a Machine which

44 IBM® xSeries 330: Installation Guide (OTHER THAN THOSE UNDER THE FIRST ITEM LISTED ABOVE); 2) LOSS OF, OR DAMAGE TO, YOUR RECORDS OR DATA; OR 3)

Appendix A. Product warranties and notices 45THESE WARRANTIES ARE YOUR EXCLUSIVE WARRANTIES AND REPLACE ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS

46 IBM® xSeries 330: Installation Guide b. secure all programs, data, and funds contained in a Machine,c. provide IBM or your reseller with suffici

Appendix A. Product warranties and notices 47Extent of Warranty: The following replaces the first and second sentences of this Section: The warrant

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48 IBM® xSeries 330: Installation Guide Kazakhstan, Kirghizia, Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM), Moldo

Appendix A. Product warranties and notices 49including all warranties implied, but without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing all warrant

50 IBM® xSeries 330: Installation Guide NORTH AMERICACANADA: Warranty Service: The following is added to this section:To obtain warranty service fr

Appendix A. Product warranties and notices 51Requests for technical information about IBM products should be made to your IBM reseller or IBM marke

52 IBM® xSeries 330: Installation Guide Lotus and Domino are trademarks of Lotus Development Corporation in the United States, other countries, or

Appendix A. Product warranties and notices 53Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits

54 IBM® xSeries 330: Installation Guide Taiwan electrical emission statementJapanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statementPow

Appendix A. Product warranties and notices 55IBM power cord part numberUsed in these countries and regions13F9940 Argentina, Australia, China (PRC)

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© Copyright IBM Corp. 2000 57IndexAacoustical noise emmisions 2adapterconsiderations 8installing 8PCI bus 8RAID 14ServeRAID 13Advanced System Manage

© Copyright IBM Corp. 2000 vSafetyBefore installing this product, read the Safety Information book.Antes de instalar este produto, leia o Manual de

58 IBM® xSeries 330: Installation Guide troubleshooting charts 33turning off the server 24turning on the server 23UUSB portproblem 39Vvideo control

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vi IBM® xSeries 330: Installation Guide Lees voordat u dit product installeert eerst het boekje met veiligheidsvoorschriften.Les heftet om sikkerhet

viiStatement 1DANGERTo connect: 1. Turn everything OFF.2. First, attach all cables to devices.3. Attach signal cables to connectors.4. Attach pow