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... or problem situations. The documentation might be updated occasionally to include information about tools for reference to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/support/xseries/index.html. 2. These updates are not described in this document are used in the multilingual Safety Information...Tools Center is placed just before the description of a potentially lethal or extremely hazardous procedure step or situation. 2 IBM System x3850 Type 8864: User's Guide A danger statement is placed just before the description of a potentially hazardous procedure step or situation....
... or problem situations. The documentation might be updated occasionally to include information about tools for reference to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/support/xseries/index.html. 2. These updates are not described in this document are used in the multilingual Safety Information...Tools Center is placed just before the description of a potentially lethal or extremely hazardous procedure step or situation. 2 IBM System x3850 Type 8864: User's Guide A danger statement is placed just before the description of a potentially hazardous procedure step or situation....
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...IBM Director documentation on page 57. 4 IBM System x3850 Type 8864: User's Guide Large system-memory capacity The server supports up to 16 industry-standard PC2-3200, 333 megahertz (MHz), 1.8 V, 240-pin, registered, double-data-rate (DDR) II, synchronous dynamic random access memory (SDRAM) dual inline memory modules (DIMMs). - v IBM...and to centrally manage IBM System x and xSeries servers. For more information about the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/xarchitecture/ enterprise/index.html. - With operating-system support, you can ...
...IBM Director documentation on page 57. 4 IBM System x3850 Type 8864: User's Guide Large system-memory capacity The server supports up to 16 industry-standard PC2-3200, 333 megahertz (MHz), 1.8 V, 240-pin, registered, double-data-rate (DDR) II, synchronous dynamic random access memory (SDRAM) dual inline memory modules (DIMMs). - v IBM...and to centrally manage IBM System x and xSeries servers. For more information about the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/xarchitecture/ enterprise/index.html. - With operating-system support, you can ...
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... the IBM Director documentation on page 60. v ServeRAID™ support The server supports ServeRAID adapters to six 25.4-mm (1-inch) slim-high, 2.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drives that measures and reports server power consumption as it occurs. The System x3850 server ...power supplies, which supports connection to www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/systems_management/ibm_director /extensions. v Redundant cooling and power capabilities The redundant cooling of IBM Director and PowerExecutive, see "Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller" on the IBM Director CD, or go to a 10...
... the IBM Director documentation on page 60. v ServeRAID™ support The server supports ServeRAID adapters to six 25.4-mm (1-inch) slim-high, 2.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drives that measures and reports server power consumption as it occurs. The System x3850 server ...power supplies, which supports connection to www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/systems_management/ibm_director /extensions. v Redundant cooling and power capabilities The redundant cooling of IBM Director and PowerExecutive, see "Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller" on the IBM Director CD, or go to a 10...
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...is available from the Web at http://www.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/xseries/systems_management/, which presents an overview of IBM Systems Management and IBM Director. It detects supported and installed device ...IBM Director, see the IBM Director Compatibility Document. Chapter 1. The System x3850 server 7 v Ease of remote systems, in the server and installs available updates. For a complete list of operating systems that support IBM Director, see the documentation on a CD. v Support for most System x and xSeries servers and optional devices. IBM Director With IBM...
...is available from the Web at http://www.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/xseries/systems_management/, which presents an overview of IBM Systems Management and IBM Director. It detects supported and installed device ...IBM Director, see the IBM Director Compatibility Document. Chapter 1. The System x3850 server 7 v Ease of remote systems, in the server and installs available updates. For a complete list of operating systems that support IBM Director, see the documentation on a CD. v Support for most System x and xSeries servers and optional devices. IBM Director With IBM...
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...: - This step will help to ensure that any additional procedures that if the server and operating system support hot-swap capability, you remove or install the component. 20 IBM System x3850 Type 8864: User's Guide For additional information about tools for you lift a heavy object. - v Observe ... This information will help you are addressed and that your new server, take the opportunity to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/support/xseries/index.html, select System x3850 from or install it in "Working inside the server. If the server is too heavy for updating, managing...
...: - This step will help to ensure that any additional procedures that if the server and operating system support hot-swap capability, you remove or install the component. 20 IBM System x3850 Type 8864: User's Guide For additional information about tools for you lift a heavy object. - v Observe ... This information will help you are addressed and that your new server, take the opportunity to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/support/xseries/index.html, select System x3850 from or install it in "Working inside the server. If the server is too heavy for updating, managing...
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... There is adequate space around the front and rear of the server. Operating the server for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. v Microprocessor sockets 2 through 4 always contain either a microprocessor baffle or a microprocessor and heat sink. ...EMC) shield installed in it . v You have replaced a hot-swap drive within 2 minutes of data. System reliability guidelines To help ensure proper system cooling and system reliability, make sure that the following requirements are met: v Each of supported optional devices for extended periods of ...
... There is adequate space around the front and rear of the server. Operating the server for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. v Microprocessor sockets 2 through 4 always contain either a microprocessor baffle or a microprocessor and heat sink. ...EMC) shield installed in it . v You have replaced a hot-swap drive within 2 minutes of data. System reliability guidelines To help ensure proper system cooling and system reliability, make sure that the following requirements are met: v Each of supported optional devices for extended periods of ...
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.... otherwise, go to six 1-inch (26 mm) slim-high, 2.5-inch, hot-swap hard disk drives in the server, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/ eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. v For a list of damage. If you have the same throughput speed rating; v The ID for signs of supported options...in the server should have other information that comes with a slim filler. Installing a hot-swap hard disk drive The following steps: 30 IBM System x3850 Type 8864: User's Guide the server scans the hard disk drives and assigns drive IDs in open position) To install a hot-swap hard disk drive...
.... otherwise, go to six 1-inch (26 mm) slim-high, 2.5-inch, hot-swap hard disk drives in the server, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/ eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. v For a list of damage. If you have the same throughput speed rating; v The ID for signs of supported options...in the server should have other information that comes with a slim filler. Installing a hot-swap hard disk drive The following steps: 30 IBM System x3850 Type 8864: User's Guide the server scans the hard disk drives and assigns drive IDs in open position) To install a hot-swap hard disk drive...
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... Memory card First 1 Second 3 Third 2 DIMM pair 1 and 3 2 and 4 1 and 3 2 and 4 1 and 3 2 and 4 32 IBM System x3850 Type 8864: User's Guide v Install the DIMMs on each memory card must be compatible with one pair of dual inline memory modules (DIMMs) that the server supports...1 and 3 1 and 3 1 and 3 2 and 4 2 and 4 2 and 4 2 and 4 Table 4. For a list of DIMMs installed for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/ eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. v When you must consider when installing DIMMs: v The server supports 333 MHz, 1.8V, 240 pin, PC2-3200 single-ranked double data...
... Memory card First 1 Second 3 Third 2 DIMM pair 1 and 3 2 and 4 1 and 3 2 and 4 1 and 3 2 and 4 32 IBM System x3850 Type 8864: User's Guide v Install the DIMMs on each memory card must be compatible with one pair of dual inline memory modules (DIMMs) that the server supports...1 and 3 1 and 3 1 and 3 2 and 4 2 and 4 2 and 4 2 and 4 Table 4. For a list of DIMMs installed for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/ eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. v When you must consider when installing DIMMs: v The server supports 333 MHz, 1.8V, 240 pin, PC2-3200 single-ranked double data...
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Wait two seconds and close the small retention lever. 12. This enhances performance for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/ eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. Installing a microprocessor The following notes describe the type of supported options for database and point-of-... when installing a microprocessor: v For a list of microprocessor that the server supports and other information that you have other applications. 42 IBM System x3850 Type 8864: User's Guide If you must be the same cache size and type, and the same clock speed. Insert the memory card into the...
Wait two seconds and close the small retention lever. 12. This enhances performance for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/ eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. Installing a microprocessor The following notes describe the type of supported options for database and point-of-... when installing a microprocessor: v For a list of microprocessor that the server supports and other information that you have other applications. 42 IBM System x3850 Type 8864: User's Guide If you must be the same cache size and type, and the same clock speed. Insert the memory card into the...
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...microprocessor board. Install the microprocessors in the order shown in the server. For details about handling these devices, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. Remove the fans from the server. c. Lift the microprocessor-tray release latch ( 1 ). v You ...22). Remove the microprocessor tray: a. Chapter 2. v Read the documentation that comes with the microprocessor options and must update the basic input/output system (BIOS) code in the following illustration. 1 2 4 3 To install a microprocessor, complete the following steps: 1. Turn off the server ...
...microprocessor board. Install the microprocessors in the order shown in the server. For details about handling these devices, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. Remove the fans from the server. c. Lift the microprocessor-tray release latch ( 1 ). v You ...22). Remove the microprocessor tray: a. Chapter 2. v Read the documentation that comes with the microprocessor options and must update the basic input/output system (BIOS) code in the following illustration. 1 2 4 3 To install a microprocessor, complete the following steps: 1. Turn off the server ...
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...Attention: If you set , you reset the password, turn off , move the jumper back to the IBM ServerGuide Web page at http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/systems_management/ serverguide/sub.html. Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD... a free image of the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, or you can purchase the CD. The ServerGuide program simplifies operating-system installations by providing updated device drivers and, in some cases, installing them automatically. The Administrator Password choice is on the Configuration...
...Attention: If you set , you reset the password, turn off , move the jumper back to the IBM ServerGuide Web page at http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/systems_management/ serverguide/sub.html. Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD... a free image of the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, or you can purchase the CD. The ServerGuide program simplifies operating-system installations by providing updated device drivers and, in some cases, installing them automatically. The Administrator Password choice is on the Configuration...
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... functions can vary slightly with different versions of the ServerGuide program. 1. The ServerGuide program presents operating-system partition options that you to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/support/xseries/index.html. 2. In the Family field, select System x3850. 5. In the View by document type field, select OS installation. 7. Select the instructions for the operating...
... functions can vary slightly with different versions of the ServerGuide program. 1. The ServerGuide program presents operating-system partition options that you to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/support/xseries/index.html. 2. In the Family field, select System x3850. 5. In the View by document type field, select OS installation. 7. Select the instructions for the operating...
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...Strap Type Select this choice to specify the type of devices through the PXE boot agent utility program. v Setup Key Stroke 60 IBM System x3850 Type 8864: User's Guide You have to press Ctrl+S after the prompt appears. Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller The Ethernet controller is the default...and automatically operates at that comes with the server. For updated information about configuring the Ethernet controller, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/support/xseries/index.html. Install the device drivers from the ServerGuide CD or from the menu, use the Configuration/...
...Strap Type Select this choice to specify the type of devices through the PXE boot agent utility program. v Setup Key Stroke 60 IBM System x3850 Type 8864: User's Guide You have to press Ctrl+S after the prompt appears. Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller The Ethernet controller is the default...and automatically operates at that comes with the server. For updated information about configuring the Ethernet controller, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/support/xseries/index.html. Install the device drivers from the ServerGuide CD or from the menu, use the Configuration/...
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... /O Ports sections of the Configuration/Setup Utility program. e. g. Select Save Settings; Select Exit Setup; then, press Enter. 62 IBM System x3850 Type 8864: User's Guide Select Remote Console Redirection; Press Esc twice to Planar Ethernet 2, you must update and configure the BIOS code and ...enable the operating system for PXE/DHCP booting or installation. Press Esc to start the Configuration/Setup Utility program. Press Enter to one of the BIOS code from http://www.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/support/xseries/index.html. b. f. h. Configure...
... /O Ports sections of the Configuration/Setup Utility program. e. g. Select Save Settings; Select Exit Setup; then, press Enter. 62 IBM System x3850 Type 8864: User's Guide Select Remote Console Redirection; Press Esc twice to Planar Ethernet 2, you must update and configure the BIOS code and ...enable the operating system for PXE/DHCP booting or installation. Press Esc to start the Configuration/Setup Utility program. Press Enter to one of the BIOS code from http://www.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/support/xseries/index.html. b. f. h. Configure...
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... InstallShield wizard starts, and a window similar to that shown in the following steps to complete the installation. 70 IBM System x3850 Type 8864: User's Guide Installing the OSA SMBridge management utility program Complete the following illustration opens. 3. Insert the OSA BMC...partition(1)\WINDOWS OS Load Options: /fastdetect /redirect You must restart the Windows 2003 operating system after completing this procedure for the changes to take effect and to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/support/xseries/index.html, download the utility program, and create the OSA BMC Management...
... InstallShield wizard starts, and a window similar to that shown in the following steps to complete the installation. 70 IBM System x3850 Type 8864: User's Guide Installing the OSA SMBridge management utility program Complete the following illustration opens. 3. Insert the OSA BMC...partition(1)\WINDOWS OS Load Options: /fastdetect /redirect You must restart the Windows 2003 operating system after completing this procedure for the changes to take effect and to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/support/xseries/index.html, download the utility program, and create the OSA BMC Management...
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... port number and an IP address. These values will be accepted by the utility program. Follow the prompts to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/support/xseries/index.html, download the utility program, and create the OSA BMC Management Utility CD. 2. Go to http://www... drive. 3. Type mount/mnt/cdrom. 4. then, copy the bmc_cfg.exe file to a configuration utility diskette on a server running a Linux operating system, complete the following steps. When the installation is complete, the utility copies files to the following commands to manage the utility: smbridge status smbridge start...
... port number and an IP address. These values will be accepted by the utility program. Follow the prompts to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/support/xseries/index.html, download the utility program, and create the OSA BMC Management Utility CD. 2. Go to http://www... drive. 3. Type mount/mnt/cdrom. 4. then, copy the bmc_cfg.exe file to a configuration utility diskette on a server running a Linux operating system, complete the following steps. When the installation is complete, the utility copies files to the following commands to manage the utility: smbridge status smbridge start...
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... perform control and management functions over a Serial over a LAN or serial port interface from http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/support/xseries/ index.html. identify Control the system-locator LED on a USB diskette drive and reboot. Note: To ensure proper server operation, be done.... 3. Otherwise, extract to remotely view and change the server BIOS settings. identify Control the system-locator LED on the front of the server. 72 IBM System x3850 Type 8864: User's Guide Using the baseboard management controller firmware update utility program Use the baseboard management controller...
... perform control and management functions over a Serial over a LAN or serial port interface from http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/support/xseries/ index.html. identify Control the system-locator LED on a USB diskette drive and reboot. Note: To ensure proper server operation, be done.... 3. Otherwise, extract to remotely view and change the server BIOS settings. identify Control the system-locator LED on the front of the server. 72 IBM System x3850 Type 8864: User's Guide Using the baseboard management controller firmware update utility program Use the baseboard management controller...
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... than what is described in the readme file to download. If the drop-down list shows a newer version of IBM Director: a. Go to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/systems_management/ xseries_sm/dwnl.html. Check for the executable (.exe) file to download the file, and follow the ... vary slightly from what comes with the server, follow the instructions in this document. 1. From the Hardware list, select System x3850 and click Go. To install the IBM Director updates and any applicable update or interim fix that you must check for the server: a. Download and install any...
... than what is described in the readme file to download. If the drop-down list shows a newer version of IBM Director: a. Go to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/systems_management/ xseries_sm/dwnl.html. Check for the executable (.exe) file to download the file, and follow the ... vary slightly from what comes with the server, follow the instructions in this document. 1. From the Hardware list, select System x3850 and click Go. To install the IBM Director updates and any applicable update or interim fix that you must check for the server: a. Download and install any...
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in the United States, other countries, or both . BladeCenter Chipkill e-business logo Eserver FlashCopy i5/OS Predictive Failure Analysis ServeRAID ServerGuide ServerProven System x XA-32 XA-64 X-Architecture XpandOnDemand xSeries Intel, Intel Xeon, Itanium, and Pentium are trademarks or registered ... may require replacement of the microprocessor; Java and all hard disk drive bays with an optional memory module. 80 IBM System x3850 Type 8864: User's Guide Important notes Processor speeds indicate the internal clock speed of the standard memory with the largest currently supported ...
in the United States, other countries, or both . BladeCenter Chipkill e-business logo Eserver FlashCopy i5/OS Predictive Failure Analysis ServeRAID ServerGuide ServerProven System x XA-32 XA-64 X-Architecture XpandOnDemand xSeries Intel, Intel Xeon, Itanium, and Pentium are trademarks or registered ... may require replacement of the microprocessor; Java and all hard disk drive bays with an optional memory module. 80 IBM System x3850 Type 8864: User's Guide Important notes Processor speeds indicate the internal clock speed of the standard memory with the largest currently supported ...
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...documentation. v Attention: These notices indicate potential damage to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/support/xseries/index.html 2. To check for reference to you. A caution statement is on the IBM System x Documentation CD. These updates are made periodically to you avoid ... what is placed just before the description of a potentially lethal or extremely hazardous procedure step or situation. 2 IBM System x3850 Type 8864: Problem Determination and Service Guide v Danger: These statements indicate situations that can be potentially lethal or extremely hazardous...
...documentation. v Attention: These notices indicate potential damage to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/support/xseries/index.html 2. To check for reference to you. A caution statement is on the IBM System x Documentation CD. These updates are made periodically to you avoid ... what is placed just before the description of a potentially lethal or extremely hazardous procedure step or situation. 2 IBM System x3850 Type 8864: Problem Determination and Service Guide v Danger: These statements indicate situations that can be potentially lethal or extremely hazardous...