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  • Page 1: Installation Guide

    ® xSeries 150 Installation Guide...
  • Page 3 ® xSeries 150 Installation Guide...
  • Page 4 “Appendix B. Product warranties and notices,” on page 39. First Edition (October 2000) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2000. All rights reserved. US Government Users Restricted Rights – Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp.

  • Page 5: Safety

    Avant de procéder à l'installation de ce produit, lisez le manuel Safety Information. Vor Beginn der Installation die Broschüre mit Sicherheitshinweisen lesen. Przed zainstalowaniem tego produktu należy przeczytać broszurę Informacje Dotyczące Bezpieczeństwa. Prima di installare questo prodotto, leggere l'opuscolo contenente le informazioni sulla sicurezza. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2000...
  • Page 6 Preden namestite ta izdelek, preberite knjižico Varnostne informacije. Antes de instalar este producto, lea la Información de Seguridad. Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten. Installálás el tt olvassa el a Biztonsági el írások kézikönyvét ! IBM® xSeries 150: Installation Guide...
  • Page 7 Statement 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 wired and grounded electrical outlet.
  • Page 8 Statement 2 CAUTION: When replacing the lithium battery, use only IBM Part Number 33F8354 or an equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer. If your system has a module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with the same module type made by the same manufacturer.
  • Page 9 Statement 4 ˜18 kg (37 lbs) ˜32 kg (70.5 lbs) ˜55 kg (121.2 lbs) CAUTION: Use safe practices when lifting. 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.
  • Page 10 IBM® xSeries 150: Installation Guide...

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Notices......... 55 IBM Advanced Appliance Configuration Utility ..15 Edition Notice .
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  • Page 13: Chapter 1.Introduction

    Also included is an IBM xSeries Documentation CD, which provides detailed information about your server. Your server comes with a three-year limited warranty and 90-Day IBM Start Up Support. If you have access to the World Wide Web, you can obtain up-to-date...

  • Page 14: Features And Specifications

    Sound power, idling: 6.0 bel optional power backplane maximum — Minimum: 0.08 kVA that enables multiple power supplies and hot- • Sound power, operating: 6.0 bel — Maximum: 0.52 kVA swappability maximum • Sound pressure, operating: 45 dBa maximum IBM® xSeries 150: Installation Guide...

  • Page 15: Notices Used In This Book

    Notices used in this book This information product contains notices that relate to a specific topic. The Caution and Danger notices also appear in the multilingual safety booklet that came with your xSeries product. Each notice is numbered for easy reference to the corresponding notices in the safety booklet.
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  • Page 17: Chapter 2.Cabling The Server

    “Appendix A. Rack Installation Instructions,” on page Notes: 1. If you plan to use the IBM Advanced Appliance Configuration Utility to configure and manage your appliance, be sure to connect the built-in Ethernet connector to the same physical network as your systems management console.
  • Page 18 (see the following illustration). Routing cables through cable-management assembly Cable straps For more information on installing your xSeries 150 in a rack, see “Appendix A. Rack Installation Instructions,” on page 35. IBM® xSeries 150: Installation Guide...

  • Page 19: Chapter 3.Starting The Server

    NOS are run automatically. These programs must finish running before you use any included applications (such as the IBM Advanced Appliance Configuration Utility or the Terminal Services Client) to connect to or configure your xSeries 150. Do not connect to or configure the xSeries 150 for at least 15 minutes after the initial system start.
  • Page 20 You can disconnect the server power cords from the electrical outlets to shut off all power to the server. Note: Wait about 15 seconds after disconnecting the power cords for your system to stop running. Watch for the Power-on light on the operator information panel to stop blinking. IBM® xSeries 150: Installation Guide...

  • Page 21: Controls And Indicators

    Controls and indicators The following illustrations show the controls and indicators on the front of the server. Tower model Operator information panel Power control button shield (if installed) Hard disk drive activity Power light (green) control button Hard disk drive status Reset light (amber) button...

  • Page 22: Operator Information Panel

    POST complete light This green LED lights when the server completes the power-on self-test (POST) without any errors. SCSI hard disk drive in-use light This green LED lights when there is activity on a hard disk drive. IBM® xSeries 150: Installation Guide...
  • Page 23 This amber LED lights when a system error occurs. An LED on the diagnostic panel on the system board will also be on to further isolate the error. Refer to the "Problem solving" section of the User’s Reference on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for detailed information on using the diagnostic panel (light path diagnostics).
  • Page 24 IBM® xSeries 150: Installation Guide...

  • Page 25: Programs

    Universal Manageability Services (UM Services) is a suite of graphical user interfaces (GUIs) that enhances the local or remote administration, monitoring, and maintenance of IBM systems. UM Services is a lightweight client that resides on each managed computer system. With UM Services, a client-system user or remote systems...

  • Page 26: System Requirements

    Before you can use UM Services, you must configure the network settings (such as IP address, subnet mask, and so forth) on your xSeries appliance server. You can use IBM Advanced Appliance Configuration Utility or Windows Terminal Services Client to...

  • Page 27: Ibm Advanced Appliance Configuration Utility

    Internet Explorer before you proceed. 3. You are now connected to the appliance via UMS. Complete documentation on how to use UM Services is included on the IBM xSeries 150 Documentation CD. In additional to the standard UM Services functionality, your xSeries applaince includes additional functionality, available from the Applainces tab in the UM Services console.

  • Page 28: The Advanced Appliance Configuration Utility Agent

    Advanced Appliance Configuration Utility agent. • Use a simple, GUI-based application to configure the appliance servers network settings. Use the Advanced Appliance Configuration Utility to assign IP addresses, DNS and gateway server addresses, subnet masks, hostnames, and more. IBM® xSeries 150: Installation Guide...

  • Page 29: Discovering Xseries Appliances

    • Automatically group discovered appliances into function-specific Families. Appliances are added to a Family based on the appliance type. Appliances running different operating systems, but which perform the same function, appear in the same Family. • Start UM Services web-based systems management console. Launch UM Services on your appliance servers and perform advanced systems management tasks on a selected appliance server with a single mouse click.

  • Page 30: Using Families And Groups In The Tree View

    Appliance Configuration Utility for which no appropriate family exists will appear in the Orphaned Externally Configured Appliances group. The Tree View Panel contains the following items: • All Appliances Every discovered appliance is listed in the tree view under All Appliances. IBM® xSeries 150: Installation Guide...
  • Page 31 • Families The Families group in the Tree View Pane shows all Families that have been defined, with appliance servers that have already been assigned to each Family nested beneath the Family name in the tree view. Families are defined by appliance purpose so all appliances that appear in a given family are of the same type.
  • Page 32 • IBM xSeries 150 • IBM xSeries 130 and 135 3. Specify a Family name. Type in the Family Name field that name that will be used for this Family. 4. Specify network resources to be used by members of the Family.

  • Page 33: Launching Um Services

    UM Services on the appliance. For more information on UM Services, see the following web site: http://www.pc.ibm.com/ww/software/applications/ums/library.html Chapter 4. Appliance Configuration Programs...

  • Page 34: Terminal Services Client

    3. Log on to the UM Services console. Refer to step 2 on page 15 for proper login instruction. For more information on using UM Services to manage your appliances, see the Universal Manageability Services User’s Guide, included on your IBM xSeries 150 Documentation CD. Terminal Services Client...
  • Page 35 To complete the client installation, add to the appliance any Web content or applications required by your site. • Refer to the Web page mentioned above, the IBM xSeries 150 Documentation CD and the following Web site for assistance in using preinstalled software: http:\\www.ibm.com\pc\netfinity After the web page loads, click Solutions.
  • Page 36 IBM® xSeries 150: Installation Guide...

  • Page 37: Chapter 5.Using The Recovery And Supplementary Cds

    Recovery CDs, and how and when you should use them. Note: The IBM xSeries 150 is a preloaded appliance server. Changing the preloaded software configuration in any way, including applying or installing unauthorized service packs or updates to preinstalled software, or installing...

  • Page 38: Using The Supplementary Cd

    NOS are run automatically. These programs must finish running before you use any included applications (such as the IBM Advanced Appliance Configuration Utility or the Terminal Services Client) to connect to or configure your xSeries 150. Do not connect to or configure the xSeries 150 for at least 15 minutes after system restart.
  • Page 39 Directory Contents Name Services for SFU 2.0 installation files. If you add features that are not preloaded, you will UNIX 2.0 be prompted for this CD. Terminal The stand-alone Win32 Terminal Services Client application. The NAS Services appliance supports web-based terminal services, so this is an optional Client installation.
  • Page 40 IBM® xSeries 150: Installation Guide...

  • Page 41: Chapter 6.Solving Problems

    If you cannot locate and correct the problem using the information in this section, refer to the "Solving problems" section in the User’s Reference on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD and the "Support for xSeries Servers" flowchart in the front of this booklet for additional information.

  • Page 42: Post Beep Code Descriptions

    (ROM) on the system board. These programs are the primary method of testing the major components of your server. Refer to the "Solving Problems" section in the User’s Reference on the IBM Note: xSeries Documentation CD for more detailed information about the diagnostic programs.
  • Page 43 Note: Refer to the "Solving Problems" section in the User’s Reference on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for more detailed information about POST error messages. Table 3. Abbreviated list of POST error messages POST message Failing device or problem found...

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting Chart

    Troubleshooting chart Notes: 1. See the "Solving Problems" section in the User’s Reference on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for more detailed troubleshooting charts. 2. If you cannot find the problem in the troubleshooting charts, run the diagnostic programs. If you have run the diagnostic test programs, or if running the tests does not reveal the problem, call for service.
  • Page 45 If the memory tests fail, call for service or replace the failing DIMM. Option problems Suggested action An IBM option that was just Verify that: installed does not work. 1. The option is designed for the server. Refer to the "Support for Netfinity Servers"...
  • Page 46 Disconnect the server from all electrical sources, wait for 30 seconds, reconnect the Manager reports a general server to the electrical sources, and restart the server. monitor failure If a problem remains, call for service. IBM® xSeries 150: Installation Guide...

  • Page 47: Appendix A. Rack Installation Instructions

    Release-latch-bracket Release-latch-bracket assembly assembly Hinge bracket Front Right Front Left Rear Right ® P/N 09N8206 Printed in the U.S.A. Front of Template Rear of Template NOTE TO PRINTER: Final Size 5" X 9” Colors: Black © Copyright IBM Corp. 2000...

  • Page 48: Rack Mounting Instructions

    IBM® xSeries 150: Installation Guide...

  • Page 49: Appendix A. Rack Installation Instructions

    Use the pins on the slide rail to align the Use the M6 screws to attach the hinge bracket slide rail to the rack. Use the M6 screws to to the rear of the rack. Then, use the hinge bolt the slide rail to the rack (left front of rack to attach the cable-management shown here).
  • Page 50 Refer to your server documentation to complete the installation. ® P/N 19K0804 Store these instructions in the binder that comes with your server. Printed in the U.S.A. IBM® xSeries 150: Installation Guide...

  • Page 51: Appendix B. Product Warranties And Notices

    1.The warranties provided by IBM in this Statement of Limited Warranty apply only to Machines you purchase for your use, and not for resale, from IBM or your reseller. The term "Machine" means an IBM machine, its features, conversions, upgrades, elements, or accessories, or any combination of them.
  • Page 52 Machine. If a Machine does not function as warranted during the warranty period, and IBM or your reseller are unable to either 1) make it do so or 2) replace it with one that is at least functionally equivalent, you may return it to your place of purchase and your money will be refunded.
  • Page 53 IBM or your reseller of changes in a Machine’s location. IBM is responsible for loss of, or damage to, your Machine while it is 1) in IBM’s possession or 2) in transit in those cases where IBM is responsible for the transportation charges.

  • Page 54: Ibm Statement Of Warranty Worldwide Except

    IBM in this Statement of Warranty apply only to Machines you purchase for your use, and not for resale, from IBM or your reseller. The term "Machine" means an IBM machine, its features, conversions, upgrades, elements, or accessories, or any combination of them.
  • Page 55 The warranty does not cover the repair or exchange of a Machine resulting from misuse, accident, modification, unsuitable physical or operating environment, improper maintenance by you, or failure caused by a product for which IBM is not responsible. The warranty is voided by removal or alteration of Machine or parts identification labels.
  • Page 56 IBM or your reseller of changes in a Machine’s location. IBM is responsible for loss of, or damage to, your Machine while it is 1) in IBM’s possession or 2) in transit in those cases where IBM is responsible for the transportation charges.

  • Page 57: Part 2 - Worldwide Country-Unique Terms

    Limitation of Liability: The following is added to this Section: 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.
  • Page 58 EGYPT: Limitation of Liability: The following replaces item 2 in this Section: 2. as to any other actual direct damages, IBM’s liability will be limited to the total amount you paid for the Machine that is the subject of the claim.
  • Page 59 The minimum warranty period for Machines is six months. 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.
  • Page 60 The following item is added to this paragraph: 3. breach of IBM’s obligations implied by Section 12 of the Sale of Goods Act 1979 or Section 2 of the Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982.

  • Page 61: End-User License Agreement: Microsoft Windows Powered Operating System

    Applicability of suppliers and resellers (unchanged). The following is added to the end of this Section: 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.
  • Page 62 You may not loan, rent, lease, lend or otherwise transfer the other medium to another user, except as part of the permanent transfer (as provided below) of the Product, or as part of Authorized Web Hosting. IBM® xSeries 150: Installation Guide...
  • Page 63 f. Other Licenses. Your use of software applications installed on the xSeries 150 may require additional licenses -- please consult the license agreement accompanying such software. g. Reservation of Rights. Manufacturer, and MS and its suppliers (including Microsoft Corporation), reserve all rights not expressly granted to you in this EULA.

  • Page 64: End-User License Agreement: Microsoft Windows Services For Netware Version 5.0

    Product. The Product is licensed, not sold. 1. GRANT OF LICENSE. This EULA grants you the following rights to the Product provided you comply with all its terms and conditions: IBM® xSeries 150: Installation Guide...
  • Page 65 a. Installation -- Server Software. The Product contains "Server Software" which provides services or functionality on the COMPUTER, which is used only as a network attached storage server. You may install, use, access, display and run one (1) of copy of the Server Software only on the COMPUTER.
  • Page 66 Manufacturer for any other reason, please refer to the address provided in the documentation for the COMPUTER. FOR THE LIMITED WARRANTIES AND SPECIAL PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO YOUR PARTICULAR JURISDICTION, PLEASE REFER TO THE WARRANTIES INCLUDED BELOW OR PROVIDED WITH THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT PRINTED MATERIALS. IBM® xSeries 150: Installation Guide...

  • Page 67: Notices

    Web sites. The materials at those Web sites are not part of the materials for this IBM product and use of those Web sites is at your own risk.

  • Page 68: Year 2000 Readiness And Instructions

    This IBM PC product cannot prevent errors that might occur if software you use or exchange data with is not ready for the Year 2000. IBM software that comes with this product is Year 2000 Ready. However, software from other companies might come with this IBM PC product.

  • Page 69: Important Notes

    IBM. Unless otherwise stated, IBM makes no representations or warranties with respect to non-IBM products. Support (if any) for the non-IBM products is provided by the third party, not IBM. Some software may differ from its retail version (if available), and may not include user manuals or all program functionality.

  • Page 70: Industry Canada Class A Emission Compliance

    Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits. IBM is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment.

  • Page 71: Taiwan Electrical Emission 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.
  • Page 72 Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Cayman Islands, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Japan, Korea (South), Liberia, Mexico, Netherlands Antilles, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Suriname, Taiwan, Trinidad (West Indies), United States of America, Venezuela IBM® xSeries 150: Installation Guide...

  • Page 73: Index

    United States FCC Class A notice specifications environment microprocessor air temperature specifications humidity expansion bays video controller expansion slots specifications operator information panel FCC Class A notice year 2000 readiness and instructions features power cords power supply © Copyright IBM Corp. 2000...
  • Page 74 IBM® xSeries 150: Installation Guide...
  • Page 76 Part Number: 21P9107 Printed in the United States of America on recycled paper containing 10% recovered post-consumer fiber.

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