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... safety requirement 28 European Union EMC Directive conformance statement 29 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2004 iii Introducing the xSeries 306 Type 8836 server 1 Related documentation 1 Notices and statements used in this book 2 Features and specifications 3 What your operating system without ServerGuide 13 Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program 13 Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program 14 Configuration/Setup Utility menu choices 14 Passwords 16 Using the SCSISelect Utility program (SCSI models only 18 Starting the SCSISelect Utility...
... safety requirement 28 European Union EMC Directive conformance statement 29 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2004 iii Introducing the xSeries 306 Type 8836 server 1 Related documentation 1 Notices and statements used in this book 2 Features and specifications 3 What your operating system without ServerGuide 13 Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program 13 Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program 14 Configuration/Setup Utility menu choices 14 Passwords 16 Using the SCSISelect Utility program (SCSI models only 18 Starting the SCSISelect Utility...
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... updated occasionally to locate the corresponding statement in the documentation has a number that appears in your server offers" on page 4 and "Reliability, availability, and serviceability features" on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. For more information, see Appendix A, "Getting help increase performance and reliability. v Rack Installation Instructions This printed document contains instructions for setting up -to help . v Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide This document is ideally suited for installing, removing, and connecting optional devices...
... updated occasionally to locate the corresponding statement in the documentation has a number that appears in your server offers" on page 4 and "Reliability, availability, and serviceability features" on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. For more information, see Appendix A, "Getting help increase performance and reliability. v Rack Installation Instructions This printed document contains instructions for setting up -to help . v Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide This document is ideally suited for installing, removing, and connecting optional devices...
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... configuration: 850 Btu (250 watts) Electrical input: v Sine-wave input (47-63 Hz) required v Input voltage low range: - Server on the number and type of server) v Keyboard port v Mouse port v ATA-100 single-channel IDE controller Drives: v Diskette: 1.44 MB v CD-ROM: IDE Expansion bays: Hard disk controllers: v Serial ATA controller with integrated RAID v Ultra320 SCSI controller with integrated RAID (SCSI models) Two 3.5-inch slim-high bays for hard Acoustical noise emissions: disk drives v Sound power, idling: 6.5 bel Expansion slots: maximum...
... configuration: 850 Btu (250 watts) Electrical input: v Sine-wave input (47-63 Hz) required v Input voltage low range: - Server on the number and type of server) v Keyboard port v Mouse port v ATA-100 single-channel IDE controller Drives: v Diskette: 1.44 MB v CD-ROM: IDE Expansion bays: Hard disk controllers: v Serial ATA controller with integrated RAID v Ultra320 SCSI controller with integrated RAID (SCSI models) Two 3.5-inch slim-high bays for hard Acoustical noise emissions: disk drives v Sound power, idling: 6.5 bel Expansion slots: maximum...
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..., see "Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controllers" on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. The memory controller supports error correcting code (ECC) for up to 4 GB of independent disks (RAID) configurations. 4 xSeries 306 Type 8836: User's Guide v IBM ServerGuide™ Setup and Installation CD The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD that you set up your Intel™-processor-based server powerful, scalable, and reliable. For more information about the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, see the IBM Director User's Guide on...
..., see "Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controllers" on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. The memory controller supports error correcting code (ECC) for up to 4 GB of independent disks (RAID) configurations. 4 xSeries 306 Type 8836: User's Guide v IBM ServerGuide™ Setup and Installation CD The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD that you set up your Intel™-processor-based server powerful, scalable, and reliable. For more information about the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, see the IBM Director User's Guide on...
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.../output system (BIOS) code v ECC memory v Error codes and messages v Failover Ethernet support v Menu-driven diagnostic programs on CD v Microprocessor serial number access v Monitoring support for temperature, voltage, and fan speed v Parity checking on the SCSI bus and PCI bus v Power-on self-test (POST) v Read-only memory (ROM) checksums v SDRAM with serial presence detect (SPD) v Server management v Standby voltage for easier remote viewing v Wake on LAN and Alert Standard Format IBM Director With IBM Director, a network administrator can: v View the hardware configuration of platforms...
.../output system (BIOS) code v ECC memory v Error codes and messages v Failover Ethernet support v Menu-driven diagnostic programs on CD v Microprocessor serial number access v Monitoring support for temperature, voltage, and fan speed v Parity checking on the SCSI bus and PCI bus v Power-on self-test (POST) v Read-only memory (ROM) checksums v SDRAM with serial presence detect (SPD) v Server management v Standby voltage for easier remote viewing v Wake on LAN and Alert Standard Format IBM Director With IBM Director, a network administrator can: v View the hardware configuration of platforms...
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... and users v Reduced service and support costs For more information about IBM Director, see the IBM Director CD that are designed to an IBM portfolio of advanced management tools that support IBM Director, see the IBM Director Compatibility Document. It detects supported and installed device drivers and firmware in your server, the IBM Director documentation on the CD, and the following Web pages: IBM xSeries Systems Management page http://www1.ibm.com/servers/eserver...
... and users v Reduced service and support costs For more information about IBM Director, see the IBM Director CD that are designed to an IBM portfolio of advanced management tools that support IBM Director, see the IBM Director Compatibility Document. It detects supported and installed device drivers and firmware in your server, the IBM Director documentation on the CD, and the following Web pages: IBM xSeries Systems Management page http://www1.ibm.com/servers/eserver...
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...-ROM drive is in use . To remove all electrical power from the server, you can use IBM Director to light this button to turn the server on the rear of the server. Power-control button: Press this LED remotely. Reset button: Press this LED is lit, it indicates that there is in the server. You might be burned out. CD-ROM drive activity LED: When this button to reset the server and run the power-on and off manually. Power-on LED: When this button...
...-ROM drive is in use . To remove all electrical power from the server, you can use IBM Director to light this button to turn the server on the rear of the server. Power-control button: Press this LED remotely. Reset button: Press this LED is lit, it indicates that there is in the server. You might be burned out. CD-ROM drive activity LED: When this button to reset the server and run the power-on and off manually. Power-on LED: When this button...
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... optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II installed, the server can be turned on in any of the server, and the configured PCI options. The server can turn on . v If the server is connected to an ac power source but is not turned on, the operating system does not run, and all power from the server, you can turn on from the Remote Supervisor Adapter II user interface. See your operating system supports the Wake on LAN feature...
... optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II installed, the server can be turned on in any of the server, and the configured PCI options. The server can turn on . v If the server is connected to an ac power source but is not turned on, the operating system does not run, and all power from the server, you can turn on from the Remote Supervisor Adapter II user interface. See your operating system supports the Wake on LAN feature...
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... Remote Supervisor Adapter II is connected to turn off the server through a request from the operating system, if your operating system supports this feature. To remove all power cords are disconnected from the power source. 2 1 The server can be turned off in the server, the server can be turned off the server from the service processor. 10 xSeries 306 Type 8836: User's Guide v If the server is installed in any of the operating system and turn...
... Remote Supervisor Adapter II is connected to turn off the server through a request from the operating system, if your operating system supports this feature. To remove all power cords are disconnected from the power source. 2 1 The server can be turned off in the server, the server can be turned off the server from the service processor. 10 xSeries 306 Type 8836: User's Guide v If the server is installed in any of the operating system and turn...
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... server. Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility programs (for Serial ATA HostRAID) Use the Array Configuration Utility within the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility programs to configure the integrated Serial ATA (SATA) controller with your server, you can download the latest version of SCSISelect Utility program to configure the SCSI controller with your server: v IBM ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD The ServerGuide program provides software-setup tools and installation tools that is part of your IBM server. The ServerGuide program detects the server model and hardware options...
... server. Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility programs (for Serial ATA HostRAID) Use the Array Configuration Utility within the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility programs to configure the integrated Serial ATA (SATA) controller with your server, you can download the latest version of SCSISelect Utility program to configure the SCSI controller with your server: v IBM ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD The ServerGuide program provides software-setup tools and installation tools that is part of your IBM server. The ServerGuide program detects the server model and hardware options...
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... updated device drivers for most adapters and devices v Provides diskette-free installation for ServeRAID adapters only) v Checks the microcode (firmware) levels of the ServerGuide program. The setup program provides a list of tasks that are required to -use interface v Diskette-free setup, and configuration programs that are provided for your language. 12 xSeries 306 Type 8836: User's Guide Note: Features and functions can run the SCSI RAID configuration program to tips for your server model and detected hardware v Operating...
... updated device drivers for most adapters and devices v Provides diskette-free installation for ServeRAID adapters only) v Checks the microcode (firmware) levels of the ServerGuide program. The setup program provides a list of tasks that are required to -use interface v Diskette-free setup, and configuration programs that are provided for your language. 12 xSeries 306 Type 8836: User's Guide Note: Features and functions can run the SCSI RAID configuration program to tips for your server model and detected hardware v Operating...
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... If you have already configured the server hardware and you have completed the setup process, the operating-system installation program starts. (You will need your operating-system CD. v Start the operating-system installation. The ServerGuide program provides the device drivers that are required for the operating system that are installing. After you decide not to use the ServerGuide program to learn about the server model, service processor, hard disk drive controllers, and network adapters. This information is...
... If you have already configured the server hardware and you have completed the setup process, the operating-system installation program starts. (You will need your operating-system CD. v Start the operating-system installation. The ServerGuide program provides the device drivers that are required for the operating system that are installing. After you decide not to use the ServerGuide program to learn about the server model, service processor, hard disk drive controllers, and network adapters. This information is...
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... of the BIOS code stored in the system summary. If you disable the integrated Ethernet controller and no Ethernet adapter is installed, the server will have no Ethernet capability. This choice is on the full Configuration/Setup Utility menu only. - v View, set both a user (power-on) password and a supervisor (administrator) password, you must type the supervisor password to access the full Configuration/Setup Utility menu. Select settings to view the machine type and model of your server, the serial number, and...
... of the BIOS code stored in the system summary. If you disable the integrated Ethernet controller and no Ethernet adapter is installed, the server will have no Ethernet capability. This choice is on the full Configuration/Setup Utility menu only. - v View, set both a user (power-on) password and a supervisor (administrator) password, you must type the supervisor password to access the full Configuration/Setup Utility menu. Select settings to view the machine type and model of your server, the serial number, and...
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... a CD or DVD in the CD-ROM drive, then checks the hard disk drive, and then checks a network adapter. A supervisor password is on the window carefully. Important: The server might malfunction if these options are used by installed PCI or PCI-X devices. - Startup sequences take effect when you type the supervisor password at the password prompt. This choice is intended to set , the full Configuration/Setup Utility menu is on page 17 for advanced hardware features. This...
... a CD or DVD in the CD-ROM drive, then checks the hard disk drive, and then checks a network adapter. A supervisor password is on the window carefully. Important: The server might malfunction if these options are used by installed PCI or PCI-X devices. - Startup sequences take effect when you type the supervisor password at the password prompt. This choice is intended to set , the full Configuration/Setup Utility menu is on page 17 for advanced hardware features. This...
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... changes you set only a supervisor 16 xSeries 306 Type 8836: User's Guide Flow Control - See the Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide on feature. it limits access to clear the POST error log. Console Redirection Select this choice to save the changes or exit without saving them. The System Security choice is installed, the full text of video pages to support v Power Management Select this choice to cancel the changes you can use the arrow keys...
... changes you set only a supervisor 16 xSeries 306 Type 8836: User's Guide Flow Control - See the Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide on feature. it limits access to clear the POST error log. Console Redirection Select this choice to save the changes or exit without saving them. The System Security choice is installed, the full text of video pages to support v Power Management Select this choice to cancel the changes you can use the arrow keys...
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... user or supervisor password check. The jumper location is set a user password for a user and a supervisor password for removing the battery. When a user password is set , you can enable the Unattended Start mode, in any combination of up to the full Configuration/Setup Utility menu. See the Option Installation Guide on the server, the system startup will not be completed until you type the password. v Change the position of the clear CMOS jumper on the system board to set , type the supervisor password at the password...
... user or supervisor password check. The jumper location is set a user password for a user and a supervisor password for removing the battery. When a user password is set , you can enable the Unattended Start mode, in any combination of up to the full Configuration/Setup Utility menu. See the Option Installation Guide on the server, the system startup will not be completed until you type the password. v Change the position of the clear CMOS jumper on the system board to set , type the supervisor password at the password...
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...+A. Use the arrow keys to bypass the user or supervisor password check. 4. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all power cords and external cables; then, remove the cover. See the Option Installation Guide on page v. 2. You can now start the SCSISelect Utility program: 1. shown in the following steps to type the password. 3. Clear CMOS jumper (JP2) Complete the following illustration. Review the safety information beginning on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD...
...+A. Use the arrow keys to bypass the user or supervisor password check. 4. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all power cords and external cables; then, remove the cover. See the Option Installation Guide on page v. 2. You can now start the SCSISelect Utility program: 1. shown in the following steps to type the password. 3. Clear CMOS jumper (JP2) Complete the following illustration. Review the safety information beginning on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD...
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... update the firmware and BIOS code for the attached devices. 20 xSeries 306 Type 8836: User's Guide The SATA RAID feature configuration utilities, device drivers, and information are prompted to type the password. 3. Installing an optional ServeRAID controller provides additional RAID levels. v If you must enable the SATA RAID feature and install the device drivers before you can download the ServeRAID-7e (Adaptec HostRAID) Support CD from the IBM Web site at: http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/. This utility is a part...
... update the firmware and BIOS code for the attached devices. 20 xSeries 306 Type 8836: User's Guide The SATA RAID feature configuration utilities, device drivers, and information are prompted to type the password. 3. Installing an optional ServeRAID controller provides additional RAID levels. v If you must enable the SATA RAID feature and install the device drivers before you can download the ServeRAID-7e (Adaptec HostRAID) Support CD from the IBM Web site at: http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/. This utility is a part...
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When the message Press See the documentation on the ServeRAID-7e (Adaptec HostRAID) Support CD for additional information about using the Array Configuration Utility program to configure a RAID level-1 array on the server and watch the monitor screen. 2. Turn on your server. 1. Configuring the controller: Complete the following steps to use the Array Configuration Utility program to create, configure, and manage arrays.
When the message Press See the documentation on the ServeRAID-7e (Adaptec HostRAID) Support CD for additional information about using the Array Configuration Utility program to configure a RAID level-1 array on the server and watch the monitor screen. 2. Turn on your server. 1. Configuring the controller: Complete the following steps to use the Array Configuration Utility program to create, configure, and manage arrays.
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... for connecting to access the SCSI HostRAID feature from the SCSISelect Utility program and perform an initial RAID level-1 configuration on the ServeRAID-7e (Adaptec HostRAID) Support CD for attached devices. See the documentation on your server. Viewing the configuration: You can use the SCSI HostRAID feature to address the controllers. Press Esc to set any jumpers or configure the controllers. If you must install a device driver to enable the operating system to configure a RAID level-1 array on...
... for connecting to access the SCSI HostRAID feature from the SCSISelect Utility program and perform an initial RAID level-1 configuration on the ServeRAID-7e (Adaptec HostRAID) Support CD for attached devices. See the documentation on your server. Viewing the configuration: You can use the SCSI HostRAID feature to address the controllers. Press Esc to set any jumpers or configure the controllers. If you must install a device driver to enable the operating system to configure a RAID level-1 array on...