Documentation CD. You can also find the most current information about your ServerGuide to Go to the Web for instructions, server on the IBM Web site at: install operating http://www.ibm.com/pc/support http://www.ibm.com/pc/support system? Install applications, such as IBM systems...
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Check all cables for loose connections and verify that all optional devices you installed are on the ServerProven list. You can view the ServerProven list at http://www.ibm.com/pc/compat/ View information about IBM support line at http://www.ibm.com/services/sl/products/ or view support telephone numbers at Problem http://www.ibm.com/planetwide/...
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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.
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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 properly wired and grounded electrical outlet.
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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.
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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.
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There are no serviceable parts inside these components. If you suspect a problem with one of these parts, contact a service technician. Statement 10: CAUTION: Do not place any object on top of rack-mounted devices. IBM xSeries 366 Type 8863: Installation Guide...
® xSeries 366 Type 8863 server and basic instructions for installing some options. More detailed instructions for installing options are in the User’s Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD, which comes with the server. This document contains information about:...
See the Rack Installation Instructions document for complete rack installation and removal instructions. IBM xSeries Documentation CD The IBM xSeries Documentation CD contains documentation for the server in Portable Document Format (PDF) and includes the IBM Documentation Browser to help you find information quickly.
Notices and statements used in this document The caution and danger statements that appear in this document are also in the multilingual Safety Information document, which is on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. Each statement is numbered for reference to the corresponding statement in the Safety Information document.
Humidity: – 650 watts at 110 V ac input – Server on: 8% to 80% – Server off: 8% to 80% v Upgradeable to two power supplies (hot-swappable at 220 V ac only) IBM xSeries 366 Type 8863: Installation Guide...
Major components of the xSeries 366 Type 8863 server Blue on a component indicates touch points, where you can grip the component to remove it from or install it in the server, open or close a latch, and so on. Orange on a component or an orange label on or near a component indicates that the component can be hot-swapped, which means that if the server and operating system support hot-swap capability, you can remove or install the component while...
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Chapter 2. Installing options This chapter provides basic instructions for installing hardware options in the server. These instructions are intended for users who are experienced with setting up IBM server hardware. If you need more detailed instructions, see the User’s Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD.
The use of a grounding system is recommended. For example, wear an electrostatic-discharge wrist strap, if one is available. Always use an electrostatic-discharge wrist strap or other grounding system when working inside the server with the power on. IBM xSeries 366 Type 8863: Installation Guide...
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v Handle the device carefully, holding it by its edges or its frame. v Do not touch solder joints, pins, or exposed circuitry. v Do not leave the device where others can handle and damage it. v While the device is still in its static-protective package, touch it to an unpainted metal part on the outside of the server for at least 2 seconds.
™ 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. IBM xSeries 366 Type 8863: Installation Guide...
Install the DIMMs on each memory card in the order shown in the following table. You must install at least one pair of DIMMs on each memory card. See the User’s Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for additional memory configuration installation sequences.
When moving the memory card, do not allow it to impact any components or structures inside the server. If you are hot swapping a DIMM, make sure that the Memory Hot-Swap Enabled LED is lit. IBM xSeries 366 Type 8863: Installation Guide...
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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 the memory card on a flat non-conductive surface with the DIMM connectors facing up.
1. Read the safety information beginning on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page 7. 2. Make sure that the locking levers on the edge of the memory card are fully open. Insert the memory card into the memory card connector. IBM xSeries 366 Type 8863: Installation Guide...
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3. Press the memory card into the connector and close the locking levers. If you have other options to install or remove, do so now; otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 23. Chapter 2. Installing options...
Remove the server cover and bezel. Attention: When you handle static-sensitive devices, take precautions to avoid damage from static electricity. For details about handling these devices, see “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 8. IBM xSeries 366 Type 8863: Installation Guide...
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3. Remove all fans from the server 4. Remove all memory cards from the server. 5. Remove the microprocessor tray: a. Open the microprocessor-tray release latch ( 1 ). Microprocessor-tray release latch Air baffle Microprocessor-tray lever Microprocessor-tray retention latch (both sides of tray) Microprocessor-tray lever Chapter 2.
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8. Open the heat sink retention clip. a. Press down on one side of the heat sink retention clip to release it from the side of the socket; then, repeat the process on the opposite side. IBM xSeries 366 Type 8863: Installation Guide...
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b. Rotate the heat sink retention clip forward to its fully open position. 9. Remove the protective cover, tape, or label from the surface of the microprocessor socket, if any is present. 10. Lift the microprocessor-release lever to the fully-open position (approximately 135°...
The following describes how to install adapters in the server. Installing the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine The optional IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine must be installed in its dedicated connector on the I/O board. The following illustration shows how to install the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine.
The following illustration shows how to install a ServeRAID-8i adapter. ServeRAID-8i adapter ServeRAID-8i slot For more detailed instructions or information, see the User’s Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. Installing a hot-plug adapter Attention: Static electricity that is released to internal server components when the server is powered-on might cause the server to halt, which could result in the loss of data.
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5. Connect any required cables to the adapter. If you have other options to install or remove, do so now; otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 23. IBM xSeries 366 Type 8863: Installation Guide...
Completing the installation Wire cable clip (open) Wire cable clip (closed) Complete the following steps to complete the installation: 1. Make sure all internal cables are properly routed and are held in place by the wire cable clip in the center of the server. 2.
Adapter II SlimLine, see the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine User’s Guide that comes with the adapter. For information about configuring the integrated Gigabit Ethernet controller, see the User’s Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. IBM xSeries 366 Type 8863: Installation Guide...
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BMC log or the system-event log through the Configuration/Setup Utility program to turn off the lit LEDs. See the User’s Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for information about clearing the logs. Clear the logs after you have resolved all conditions.
Rear view The following illustration shows the connectors and LEDs on the rear of the server. Power-supply connector: Connect the power cord to this connector. Video connector: Connect a monitor to this connector. USB 1 connector: Connect a USB device to this connector. SP Ethernet 10/100 connector: Use this connector to connect the service processor to a network.
If the server is connected to an Advanced System Management interconnect network that contains at least one server with an optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine installed, the server can be turned on from the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine user interface. IBM xSeries 366 Type 8863: Installation Guide...
v If your operating system supports the systems-management software for an optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine, the systems-management software can turn on the server. ® v If your operating system supports the Wake on LAN feature, the Wake on LAN feature can turn on the server.
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If the Wake on LAN feature turned on the server, the Wake on LAN feature can turn off the server. v You can turn off the server through a request from the service processor. IBM xSeries 366 Type 8863: Installation Guide...
Chapter 4. Configuring the server The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD provides software setup tools and installation tools that are specifically designed for your IBM server. Use this CD during the initial installation of the server to configure basic hardware features and to simplify the operating-system installation.
1. Update the BIOS code: a. Download the latest version of the BIOS code from http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/. b. Update the BIOS code, following the instructions that come with the update file that you downloaded. IBM xSeries 366 Type 8863: Installation Guide...
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2. Configure the BIOS settings: a. Restart the server and press F1 when prompted to start the Configuration/Setup Utility program. b. Select Devices and I/O Ports; then, make sure that the values are set as follows: v Serial Port A: Auto-configure v Serial Port B: Auto-configure c.
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# 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 read-only root=/dev/hda6 append="console=tty1 console=ttyS1,19200n8 " The following examples show the original content of the /etc/lilo.conf file and the content of this file after modification. IBM xSeries 366 Type 8863: Installation Guide...
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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 Chapter 4. Configuring the server...
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5. Add the following five lines between the two title= sections: # This will allow you to Interact with the OS boot via SOL title Red Hat Linux (2.4.9-e.12smp) SOL Interactive root (hd0,0) IBM xSeries 366 Type 8863: Installation Guide...
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kernel /vmlinuz-2.4.9-e.12smp ro root=/dev/hda6 console=tty1 console=ttyS1,19200 initrd /initrd-2.4.9-e.12smp.img Note: The entry that begins with kernel /vmlinuz is shown with a line break after console=tty1. In your file, the entire entry must all be on one line. The following examples show the original content of the /boot/grub/grub.conf file and the content of this file after modification.
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2. Add the following line after the tty6 line at the bottom of the /etc/securetty file to enable a user to log in as the root user through the SOL console: ttyS1 3. Complete the following steps to modify the /boot/grub/menu.lst file: IBM xSeries 366 Type 8863: Installation Guide...
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a. Comment out the gfxmenu line by adding a # in front of the word gfxmenu. b. Add the following line before the first title line: # This will allow you to only Monitor the OS boot via SOL c. Append the following text to the first title line: SOL Monitor d.
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In the Boot Entries section, make sure that the OS Load Options: line has /redirect appended to the end of it. The following examples show the original bootcfg program output and the output after modification. IBM xSeries 366 Type 8863: Installation Guide...
Complete the following steps to install the OSA SMBridge management utility program on a server running a Windows operating system: 1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/, download the utility program, and create the OSA BMC Management Utility CD. 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.
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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/pc/support/, download the utility program, and create the OSA BMC Management Utility CD. 2. Insert the OSA BMC Management Utility CD into the drive.
You can also use the utility program to save the configuration to a file for use on multiple servers. Go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/ to download the utility program; then, copy the bmc_cfg.exe file to a configuration utility diskette on a USB diskette drive.
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Force the server to restart. – sel get Display the BMC system event log. – sol Configure the SOL function. – sysinfo Display system information that is related to the server and the globally unique identifier (GUID). IBM xSeries 366 Type 8863: Installation Guide...
ServeRAID controller. For information about these programs, see the documentation that comes with the ServeRAID controller and the User’s Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. If your server comes with an operating system installed, such as Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server, see the software documentation that comes with the server for configuration information.
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Chapter 5. 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. Complete the following steps to install the IBM Director updates and any other applicable updates and interim fixes: 1.
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If you cannot locate and correct the problem using the information in this chapter, see “Getting help and technical assistance,” on page 67, the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD, and the “Server Support” flowchart in the front of this document.
The following table provides an abbreviated list of the error codes and messages that might appear during POST. See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for more information about the POST error codes and messages. Go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/ to check for updated technical information.
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v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),”...
(RAID systems) or the available. ServerGuide System Partition is not present. Run the ServerGuide program and make sure that setup is complete. IBM xSeries 366 Type 8863: Installation Guide...
Troubleshooting charts The following tables list problem symptoms and suggested solutions. See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for more detailed troubleshooting charts. If you cannot find the problem in these charts, run the diagnostic programs. If you have run the diagnostic programs, or if running the tests does not reveal the problem, call for service.
Make sure that the server and the monitor are turned on. v Try using another keyboard. If the problem remains, call for service. IBM xSeries 366 Type 8863: Installation Guide...
v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),”...
If the startup microprocessor must be replaced, call for service. Monitor problems Some IBM monitors have their own self-tests. If you suspect a problem with your monitor, see the information that comes with the monitor for instructions for testing and adjusting the monitor. If you cannot diagnose the problem, call for service.
Move the device and the monitor at least 300 mm (12 in.) apart, and turn on the monitor. Note: Non-IBM monitor cables might cause unpredictable problems. If the problem remains, call for service. Wrong characters appear on the If the wrong language is displayed, update the BIOS code with the correct screen.
If the problem remains or if you are using an ACPI operating system, call for service. Serial port problems For more information about the serial port, see the User’s Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. IBM xSeries 366 Type 8863: Installation Guide...
v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),”...
When the server is in remind mode, the system-error LED on the front of the server flashes. If a new failure occurs, the system-error LED is lit again. IBM xSeries 366 Type 8863: Installation Guide...
Press the reset button to reset the server and run the power-on self-test (POST). You might have to use a pen or the end of a straightened paper clip to press the button. The server is designed so that LEDs remain lit when the server is connected to an ac power source but is not turned on, provided that the power supply is operating correctly.
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4. Replace the components listed in step 3 one at a time, in the order shown, restarting the server each time. 5. If a 240 V ac fault has occurred, ac power must be removed before dc power can be restored. LINK Reserved IBM xSeries 366 Type 8863: Installation Guide...
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v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),”...
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SAS hard disk drive backplane c. SAS 6x cable d. I/O board 3. Replace the components listed in step 2 one at a time, in the order shown, restarting the server each time. IBM xSeries 366 Type 8863: Installation Guide...
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v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),”...
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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...
Getting help and information from the World Wide Web On the World Wide Web, the IBM Web site has up-to-date information about IBM Eserver and IntelliStation products, services, and support. The address for IBM xSeries and BladeCenter information is http://www.ibm.com/eserver/xseries/. The address for IBM IntelliStation information is http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/intellistation/.
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.
Processor speeds indicate the internal clock speed of the microprocessor; other factors also affect application performance. CD-ROM drive speeds list the variable read rate. Actual speeds vary and are often less than the maximum possible. IBM xSeries 366 Type 8863: Installation Guide...
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.
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.
IBM cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a nonrecommended modification of the product, including the fitting of non-IBM option cards. This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class A Information Technology Equipment according to CISPR 22/European Standard EN 55022.
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 Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL) and certified by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA).
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IBM power cord part number Used in these countries and regions 14F0033 Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Botswana, Brunei Darussalam, Channel Islands, China (Hong Kong S.A.R.), Cyprus, Dominica, Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Iraq, Ireland, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Liberia, Malawi, Malaysia, Malta, Myanmar (Burma), Nigeria, Oman,...
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weight 4 activity LED 26 SAS/SATA Configuration Utility program 45 serial connector 27 serial over LAN commands connect 44 identify 44 power 44 reboot 44 sel get 44 sol 44 sysinfo 44 serial port problems 59 ServeRAID configuration programs 45 ServerGuide 31 error symptoms 52 ServerGuide CD 1...
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Part Number: 31R1515 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 31R1515...