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  • Page 1 IBM System x3850 Type 8864 User’s Guide...
  • Page 3 IBM System x3850 Type 8864 User’s Guide...
  • Page 4 Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in “Notices,” on page 79. Fifth Edition (September 2006) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2006. All rights reserved. US Government Users Restricted Rights – Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Reliability, availability, and serviceability ....6 IBM Director ......7 The UpdateXpress program .
  • Page 6 Viewing the configuration ....75 Chapter 4. Updating IBM Director ....77 Appendix.

  • Page 7: Safety

    Vor der Installation dieses Produkts die Sicherheitshinweise lesen. Prima di installare questo prodotto, leggere le Informazioni sulla Sicurezza. Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen (Safety Information) før du installerer dette produktet. Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006...
  • Page 8 All caution and danger statements in this documentation begin with a number. This number is used to cross reference an English caution or danger statement with translated versions of the caution or danger statement in the IBM Safety Information book.
  • Page 9 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 properly wired and grounded electrical outlet.
  • Page 10 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 11 Statement 4: ≥ 18 kg (39.7 lb) ≥ 32 kg (70.5 lb) ≥ 55 kg (121.2 lb) 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 12 There are no serviceable parts inside these components. If you suspect a problem with one of these parts, contact a service technician. Statement 26: CAUTION: Do not place any object on top of rack-mounted devices. IBM System x3850 Type 8864: User’s Guide...

  • Page 13: Chapter 1. The System X3850 Server

    Safety Information This document is in PDF on the IBM System x Documentation CD. It contains translated caution and danger statements. Each caution and danger statement that appears in the documentation has a number that you can use to locate the corresponding statement in your language in the Safety Information document.

  • Page 14: Notices And Statements In This Document

    These updates are available from the IBM Web site. To check for updated documentation and technical updates, complete the following steps.

  • Page 15: Features And Specifications

    Integrated functions: DDRII DIMMS v Approximate input kilovolt-amperes (kVA): v Baseboard management controller – Minimum: 0.08 kVA v IBM EXA-32 Chipset with integrated Drives: – Maximum: 1.6 kVA memory and I/O controller v Slim DVD-ROM: IDE v Service processor support for Remote...

  • Page 16: What Your Server Offers

    IBM Director IBM Director is a workgroup-hardware-management tool that you can use to centrally manage IBM System x and xSeries servers. For more information, see the IBM Director documentation on the IBM Director CD. v IBM Enterprise X-Architecture technology IBM X-Architecture technology combines proven, innovative IBM designs to make your Intel-processor-based server powerful, scalable, and reliable.
  • Page 17 You can obtain the measurement values through the systems-management interface, and can view them using IBM Director. For more information, including the required levels of IBM Director and PowerExecutive, see the IBM Director documentation on the IBM Director CD, or go to www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/systems_management/ibm_director /extensions.

  • Page 18: Reliability, Availability, And Serviceability

    Upgradeable microcode for POST, BIOS, diagnostics, service processor, and read-only memory (ROM) resident code, locally or over the LAN v Vital product data (VPD) on microprocessors, system boards, power supplies, and SAS (hot-swap-drive) backplane ® v Wake on LAN capability IBM System x3850 Type 8864: User’s Guide...

  • Page 19: Ibm Director

    Reduced service and support costs For more information about IBM Director, see the documentation on the IBM Director CD that comes with the server, the IBM Director Information Center at http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/eserver/v1r2/topic/diricinfo/ fqm0_main.html, and the IBM xSeries Systems Management Web page at http://www.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/xseries/systems_management/, which presents an overview of IBM Systems Management and IBM Director.

  • Page 20: Server Controls, Connectors, Leds, And Power

    (BMC) log or in the system-event log about the condition. The condition might be that the BMC log is full or almost full. IBM System x3850 Type 8864: User’s Guide...
  • Page 21 This LED and LEDs on the light path diagnostics panel remain lit until you resolve the condition. If the only condition is that the BMC log is full or almost full, clear the BMC log or the system-event log through the Configuration/Setup Utility program to turn off the lit LEDs.

  • Page 22: Rear View

    Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine status LED: When this LED flashes, it indicates that there is activity on the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine. When this LED is lit continuously, it indicates that there is a problem with the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine. IBM System x3850 Type 8864: User’s Guide...
  • Page 23 ™ IXA RS485 connector: Use this connector to connect to an iSeries server when an Integrated xSeries Adapter (IXA) is installed. The cable for this connection comes with the server. I/O board error LED: This LED is on the I/O board and is visible on the rear of the server.

  • Page 24: Server Power Features

    To remove all power from the server, you must disconnect it from the power source. Some operating systems require an orderly shutdown before you turn off the server. See your operating-system documentation for information about shutting down the operating system. IBM System x3850 Type 8864: User’s Guide...
  • Page 25 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.
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  • Page 27: Chapter 2. Installing Options

    DIMM Hot-swap fans card 80 mm Hard disk drive filler panel PCI slots Hot-swap hard disk drive Air baffle Microprocessor baffle Heat sink Microprocessor CD-ROM drive Operator information panel Microprocessor tray erie r 365 Bezel © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006...

  • Page 28: I/O Board Internal Connectors And Jumpers

    The default position is pins 1 and 2. Move the jumper to pins 2 and 3 to prevent a Wake on LAN packet from waking the system when the system is in the powered-off state. IBM System x3850 Type 8864: User’s Guide...

  • Page 29: Memory-Card Connectors

    Memory-card connectors The following illustration shows the connectors on the memory card. DIMM 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 3 DIMM 4 Memory-card LEDs The following illustration shows the LEDs on the memory card. Light path diagnostics button Light path diagnostics button power LED Memory card error LED DIMM 1 error LED DIMM 2 error LED...

  • Page 30: Microprocessor-Board Connectors And Leds

    VRM 4 error LED VRM 3 error LED Microprocessor 2 Microprocessor 3 error LED socket Microprocessor 3 socket Microprocessor 1 Microprocessor 4 error LED error LED Microprocessor 2 Microprocessor 4 socket error LED IBM System x3850 Type 8864: User’s Guide...

  • Page 31: Pci Board Connectors

    PCI board connectors The following illustration shows the connectors on the PCI board. Attention LED Power LED ServeRAID-8i Active PCI cable Slot 1PCI-X I/O board 266 MHz/64-bit Slot 2 PCI-X 266 MHz/64-bit Slot 3 PCI-E x8 Slot 4 PCI-E x8 Slot 5 PCI-E x8 Slot 6 PCI-E x8 SAS internal power...

  • Page 32: Installation Guidelines

    (Orange can also indicate touch points on hot-swap components.) See the instructions for removing or installing a specific hot-swap component for any additional procedures that you might have to perform before you remove or install the component. IBM System x3850 Type 8864: User’s Guide...

  • Page 33: System Reliability Guidelines

    When you are finished working on the server, reinstall all safety shields, guards, labels, and ground wires. v For a list of supported optional devices for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. System reliability guidelines To help ensure proper system cooling and system reliability, make sure that the...

  • Page 34: Handling Static-Sensitive Devices

    Disconnect all power cords; then, disconnect all external signal cables from the server. 3. Slide the server out of the rack until the slide rails lock into place. IBM System x3850 Type 8864: User’s Guide...

  • Page 35: Installing A Hot-Swap Power Supply

    Top cover Cover release latch Bezel ie r 4. Lift the cover-release latch. The cover slides to the rear approximately 13 mm (0.5 inch). Lift the cover off the server. Attention: For proper cooling and airflow, replace the top cover before turning on the server.
  • Page 36 3. If you are adding a power supply to an empty power-supply bay, remove the cover from the ac power connector opening on the rear of the server. 4. If you are replacing a failed power supply, remove the failed power supply from the bay: IBM System x3850 Type 8864: User’s Guide...

  • Page 37: Installing An Adapter

    a. Disconnect the power cord from the connector on the back of the failed power supply. b. Press the locking latch on the power-supply handle and raise the power-supply handle to the open position. c. Lift the failed power supply out of the bay. 5.
  • Page 38 Open the blue PCI retaining bar by lifting the front edge. b. Push the orange adapter retention latch toward the rear of the server and open the tab. The power LED for the slot turns off. c. Remove the expansion-slot cover. IBM System x3850 Type 8864: User’s Guide...
  • Page 39 d. Touch the static-protective package that contains the adapter to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server; then, grasp the adapter by the top edge or upper corners of the adapter and remove it from the package. e. Carefully grasp the adapter by its top edge or upper corners, and align it with the connector on the PCI board.

  • Page 40: Installing An Ibm Remote Supervisor Adapter Ii Slimline

    Installing an IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine An optional IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine can be installed only in its dedicated connector on the I/O board. See the illustration on page 16 for the location of the connector on the I/O board. No cabling is required to install the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine.

  • Page 41: Installing The Serveraid-8I Adapter

    Installing the ServeRAID-8i adapter An optional ServeRAID-8i adapter can be installed only in its dedicated connector on the PCI board. See the following illustration for the location of the connector on the PCI board. The ServeRAID-8i adapter is not cabled to the server and no rerouting of the SAS cables are required.

  • Page 42: Installing A Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drive

    IDs in the following order: 0 through 2 then, 4 through 6. v For a list of supported options for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/ eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. v Inspect the drive tray for signs of damage.
  • Page 43 2. If the server will be configured for RAID operation using a ServeRAID controller, you must configure the disk arrays before installing the operating system. See the ServeRAID documentation on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD for additional information about RAID operation and complete instructions for using ServeRAID Manager.

  • Page 44: Memory Module

    (SDRAM) with error correcting code (ECC) DIMMs. These DIMMs must be compatible with the latest PC2-3200 SDRAM Registered DIMM specifications. For a list of the supported options for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/ eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. v The server supports up to four memory cards. Each memory card holds up to four DIMMs.

  • Page 45: Active Memory

    Note: Add odd numbered DIMMs to each available memory card first, then add the even numbered pairs. Active Memory Active Memory is an IBM technology that improves the reliability of the DIMMs ™ through memory mirroring, memory scrubbing, and Memory ProteXion features.
  • Page 46 DIMM is used to refresh the new DIMM after it is installed. v Memory ProteXion reassigns memory bits to new locations within memory when recoverable errors have been detected. IBM System x3850 Type 8864: User’s Guide...

  • Page 47: Removing And Replacing A Memory Card

    When a recoverable error is found by memory scrubbing, the Memory ProteXion feature writes the data that was to be stored in the damaged memory locations to spare memory locations within the same DIMM. Removing and replacing a memory card At least one memory card with one pair of DIMMs must be installed for the server to operate correctly.

  • Page 48: Installing Memory Modules

    1. Read the safety information beginning on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page 20. 2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords and all external cables necessary to replace the device. IBM System x3850 Type 8864: User’s Guide...
  • Page 49 3. Remove the memory card. a. Open the memory card retention levers ( 1 and 2 ) on the top of the memory card. b. While holding the retention levers open, lift the memory card out of the server. 4. Place a memory card on a flat surface with the DIMM connectors facing up. Attention: To avoid breaking the DIMM retaining clips or damaging the DIMM connectors, open and close the clips gently.
  • Page 50 2. Remove the top cover “Removing the cover and bezel” on page 22. Attention: When moving the memory card, do not allow it to impact any components or structures inside the server. Make sure that the Memory Hot-Swap Enabled LED is lit. IBM System x3850 Type 8864: User’s Guide...
  • Page 51 3. Remove the memory card. a. Open the memory card retention levers ( 1 and 2 ) on the top of the memory card. b. While holding the retention levers open, lift the memory card out of the server. 4. Place a memory card on a flat surface with the DIMM connectors facing up. Attention: To avoid breaking the DIMM retaining clips or damaging the DIMM connectors, open and close the clips gently.
  • Page 52 3. Place a memory card on a flat surface with the DIMM connectors facing up. Attention: To avoid breaking the DIMM retaining clips or damaging the DIMM connectors, open and close the clips gently. 4. Open the retaining clip on each end of the DIMM connector. IBM System x3850 Type 8864: User’s Guide...
  • Page 53 5. Touch the static-protective package that contains the DIMM to any unpainted metal surface on the outside of the server; then, remove the DIMM from the package. 6. Turn the DIMM so that the DIMM keys align correctly with the slot. DIMM Retaining clip...

  • Page 54: Installing A Microprocessor

    The following notes describe the type of microprocessor that the server supports and other information that you must consider when installing a microprocessor: v For a list of supported options for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/ eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. v The server comes with a minimum of one microprocessor installed on the microprocessor board.
  • Page 55 To download the most current level of BIOS code for your server, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/support/xseries/index.html. v Obtain an SMP-capable operating system. For a list of supported operating systems, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. v You can use the Configurations/Setup utility program to determine the specific type of microprocessor in the server.
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  • Page 57 Air baffle Heat sink Microprocessor Microprocessor baffle VRM 4 Note: The new microprocessor comes in a kit with a VRM and a heat sink. The VRM is used only with a microprocessor that is installed in socket 3 or 4. 4.

  • Page 58: Completing The Installation

    Reinstall the fans and memory cards in the server. If you have other options to install or remove, do so now; otherwise, go to “Completing the installation.” Completing the installation Complete the following steps to complete the installation: IBM System x3850 Type 8864: User’s Guide...
  • Page 59 1. If you removed the server cover, place the cover-release latch in the open (up) position. Insert the bottom tabs of the top cover into the matching slots in the server chassis. Press down on the cover-release latch to lock the cover in place.

  • Page 60: Connecting The Cables

    Mouse Video Keyboard Gigabit Ethernet 1 IXA RS 485 Gigabit Ethernet 2 Front view Power-control button Information LED Release latch USB connector Power-on LED System-error LED Hard disk drive activity LED Locator LED IBM System x3850 Type 8864: User’s Guide...

  • Page 61: Updating The Server Configuration

    Updating the server configuration When you start the server for the first time after you add or remove an internal option or external SAS or SCSI device, you might receive a message that the configuration has changed. The Configuration/Setup Utility program starts automatically so that you can save the new configuration settings.
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  • Page 63: Chapter 3. Configuring The Server

    “Using the SAS/SATA Configuration Utility program” on page 73. v ServeRAID Manager ServeRAID Manager is available as a stand-alone program and as an IBM Director extension. If a ServeRAID adapter is installed in the server, use ServeRAID Manager to define and configure your disk-array subsystem before you install the operating system.

  • Page 64: Using The Configuration/Setup Utility Program

    BIOS and diagnostics code stored in electrically erasable programmable ROM (EEPROM), and the revision level of the firmware on the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine. – System Card Data IBM System x3850 Type 8864: User’s Guide...
  • Page 65 See “Administrator password” on page 57 for more information. This choice is on the Configuration/Setup Utility menu only if an IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine is installed. v Start Options Select this choice to view or change the start options.
  • Page 66 (BMC) settings. - BMC firmware Ver This is a nonselectable menu item that displays the BMC firmware version. - BMC POST Watchdog Enable or disable the BMC POST watchdog. Disable is the default setting. IBM System x3850 Type 8864: User’s Guide...

  • Page 67: Passwords

    To view the BMC System Event Log, which contains all system error and warning messages that have been generated. Use the arrow keys to move between pages in the log. If an optional IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine is installed, the full text of the error messages is displayed;...
  • Page 68 The following illustration shows the location of the power-on password override, boot recovery, and Wake on LAN (WOL) bypass jumpers. IBM System x3850 Type 8864: User’s Guide...

  • Page 69: Using The Serverguide Setup And Installation Cd

    Configuration/Setup Utility menu. You can use any combination of up to seven characters (A–Z, a–z, and 0–9) for the password. The Administrator Password choice is on the Configuration/Setup Utility menu only if an optional IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine is installed.

  • Page 70: Serverguide Features

    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 setup program provides a list of tasks that are required to set up the server model.

  • Page 71: Typical Operating-System Installation

    If you have already configured the server hardware and you decide not to use the ServerGuide program to install your operating system, complete the following steps to download the latest operating-system installation instructions from the IBM Support Web page: 1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/support/xseries/index.html.

  • Page 72: Configuring The Gigabit Ethernet Controller

    Select this choice to enable or disable the PXE setup prompt. Disable is the default setting. When the prompt is enabled, the prompt Press Ctrl+S to enter the setup menu appears under the initializing prompt. v Setup Key Stroke IBM System x3850 Type 8864: User’s Guide...

  • Page 73: Installing And Using The Baseboard Management Controller Utility Programs

    “Power problems” in the ″Problem isolation tables″ section in the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD. Installing and using the baseboard management controller utility...

  • Page 74: Enabling And Configuring Sol Using The Osa Smbridge Management Utility Program

    To update and configure the BIOS code to enable SOL, complete the following steps. 1. Update the BIOS code: a. Download the latest version of the BIOS code from http://www.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/support/xseries/index.html. b. Update the BIOS code, following the instructions that come with the update file that you downloaded.
  • Page 75 j. Make sure that Yes, exit the Setup Utility is selected; then, press Enter. Configuring Linux For SOL operation on the server, you must configure the Linux operating system to expose the Linux initialization (booting) process. This enables users to log in to the Linux console through an SOL session and directs Linux output to the serial console.
  • Page 76 The following examples show the original content of the /etc/lilo.conf file and the content of this file after modification. Original /etc/lilo.conf contents prompt timeout=50 default=linux boot=/dev/hda map=/boot/map install=/boot/boot.b message=/boot/message linear image=/boot/vmlinuz-2.4.9-e.12smp label=linux initrd=/boot/initrd-2.4.9-e.12smp.img read-only root=/dev/hda6 image=/boot/vmlinuz-2.4.9-e.12 label=linux-up initrd=/boot/initrd-2.4.9-e.12.img read-only root=/dev/hda6 IBM System x3850 Type 8864: User’s Guide...
  • Page 77 Modified /etc/lilo.conf contents prompt timeout=50 default=linux-Monitor boot=/dev/hda #map=/boot/map install=/boot/boot.b #message=/boot/message linear # This will allow you to only Monitor the OS boot via SOL image=/boot/vmlinuz-2.4.9-e.12smp label=linux-Monitor initrd=/boot/initrd-2.4.9-e.12smp.img read-only root=/dev/hda6 append="console=ttyS1,19200n8 console=tty1" # This will allow you to Interact with the OS boot via SOL image=/boot/vmlinuz-2.4.9-e.12smp label=linux-Interact initrd=/boot/initrd-2.4.9-e.12smp.img...
  • Page 78 Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES (2.4.9-e.12smp) root (hd0,0) kernel /vmlinuz-2.4.9-e.12smp ro root=/dev/hda6 initrd /initrd-2.4.9-e.12smp.img title Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES-up (2.4.9-e.12) root (hd0,0) kernel /vmlinuz-2.4.9-e.12 ro root=/dev/hda6 initrd /initrd-2.4.9-e.12.img IBM System x3850 Type 8864: User’s Guide...
  • Page 79 Modified /boot/grub/grub.conf contents #grub.conf generated by anaconda # Note that you do not have to rerun grub after making changes to this file # NOTICE: You have a /boot partition. This means that all kernel and initrd paths are relative to /boot/, eg. root (hd0,0) kernel /vmlinuz-version ro root=/dev/hda6 initrd /initrd-version.img...
  • Page 80 (hd0,1)/boot/vmlinuz root=/dev/hda2 acpi=oldboot vga=791 console=ttyS1,19200 console=tty1 initrd (hd0,1)/boot/initrd # This will allow you to Interact with the OS boot via SOL title linux SOL Interactive kernel (hd0,1)/boot/vmlinuz root=/dev/hda2 acpi=oldboot vga=791 console=tty1 console=ttyS1,19200 initrd (hd0,1)/boot/initrd title floppy IBM System x3850 Type 8864: User’s Guide...
  • Page 81 Modified /boot/grub/menu.lst contents Notes root chainloader +1 title failsafe kernel (hd0,1)/boot/vmlinuz.shipped root=/dev/hda2 ide=nodma apm=off vga=normal nosmp disableapic maxcpus=0 3 initrd (hd0,1)/boot/initrd.shipped Note 1: The kernel line is shown with a line break. In your file, the entire entry must all be on one line. You must restart the Linux operating system after completing these procedures for the changes to take effect and to enable SOL.

  • Page 82: Installing The Osa Smbridge Management Utility Program

    2. Insert the OSA BMC Management Utility CD into the drive. The InstallShield wizard starts, and a window similar to that shown in the following illustration opens. 3. Follow the prompts to complete the installation. IBM System x3850 Type 8864: User’s Guide...

  • Page 83: Using The Baseboard Management Controller Utility Programs

    Linux operating system, complete the following steps. You must be logged in as a root user to perform these procedures. 1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/support/xseries/index.html, download the utility program, and create the OSA BMC Management Utility CD. 2. Insert the OSA BMC Management Utility CD into the drive.

  • Page 84: Using The Baseboard Management Controller Firmware Update Utility Program

    To update the firmware, download the Linux or Windows operating-system update package that is available from http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/support/xseries/ index.html. If you have installed the OSA device driver and IBM Mapping layer, the update can be done without a reboot. Otherwise, extract to a firmware update diskette on a USB diskette drive and reboot.

  • Page 85: Using The Sas/Sata Configuration Utility Program

    Using ServeRAID Manager Use ServeRAID Manager, which is on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD, to: v Configure a redundant array of independent disks (RAID) array v Restore a SCSI hard disk drive to the factory-default settings, erasing all data...

  • Page 86: Configuring The Controller

    SCSI settings for attached devices. For additional information about RAID technology, see the ServeRAID documentation on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD. Additional information about ServeRAID Manager is also available from the Help menu. For information about a specific object in the ServeRAID Manager tree, select the object and click Actions →...

  • Page 87: Viewing The Configuration

    b. Select the physical drive that you want to designate as the hot-spare drive, and click the icon to add the drive. 7. Click Next. The “Configuration summary” window opens. 8. Review the information in the “Configuration summary” window. To change the configuration, click Back.
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  • Page 89: Chapter 4. Updating Ibm Director

    Chapter 4. Updating IBM Director If you plan to use IBM Director to manage the server, you must check for the latest applicable IBM Director updates and interim fixes. To install the IBM Director updates and any other applicable updates and interim fixes, complete the following steps.
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  • Page 91: Appendix. 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. IBM may use or distribute any of the information you supply in any way it believes appropriate without incurring any obligation to you.

  • Page 92: Important Notes

    IBM. Maximum memory may require replacement of the standard memory with an optional memory module. IBM System x3850 Type 8864: User’s Guide...

  • Page 93: Product Recycling And Disposal

    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 94 WEEE. Customer participation is important to minimize any potential effects of EEE on the environment and human health due to the potential presence of hazardous substances in EEE. For proper collection and treatment, contact your local IBM representative. IBM System x3850 Type 8864: User’s Guide...

  • Page 95: Index

    10 adapter USB 1 10 hot-plug 25 USB 2 10 installing 25 USB,front 8 IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine 28 video 10 ServeRAID-8i 29 connectors 10 PCI 25 connectors and jumper Remopte Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine 28...
  • Page 96 4 installing memory 3, 4 hard disk drive 30 active 33 hot-swap hard disk drive 30 module 32 IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine 28 port power LED 33 memory 36 memory card memory modules 36 hot-replace 35 microprocessor 42...
  • Page 97 memory card (continued) replacing 35 rack, installing your server in 47 Memory hot-swap enabled LED 33 RAS features 6 Memory mirroring 34 release latch 9 Memory mirroring,enable 34 reliability 6 Memory ProteXion 4, 34 Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine 5 Memory scrubbing 34 Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine error LED 10 memory-card connector and LED illustration 17...
  • Page 98 59 utility Configuration/Setup program, using 52 PXE Boot Agent program, using 60 video connector 10 Web site ServerGuide 57 weight 3 working inside the server with the power on 21 X-Architecture technology 4 IBM System x3850 Type 8864: User’s Guide...
  • Page 100 Part Number: 31R1881 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 31R1881...

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