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...statement 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 The System x and xSeries® Tools Center is an online information center that contains information about those features, or...this document. 1. Each statement is numbered for updating, managing, and deploying firmware, device drivers, and operating systems. The System x and xSeries Tools Center is on the IBM System x Documentation CD. These updates are made periodically to the corresponding statement in which is...
...statement 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 The System x and xSeries® Tools Center is an online information center that contains information about those features, or...this document. 1. Each statement is numbered for updating, managing, and deploying firmware, device drivers, and operating systems. The System x and xSeries Tools Center is on the IBM System x Documentation CD. These updates are made periodically to the corresponding statement in which is...
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...and Installation CD" on page 57. 4 IBM System x3850 Type 8864: User's Guide Active™ Memory The Active Memory feature improves the reliability of system memory. v IBM ServerGuide™ Setup and Installation CD The ...IBM Director IBM Director is also known as the service processor. v Baseboard management controller The baseboard management controller provides environmental monitoring for peripheral component interconnect (PCI) adapters. The ServerGuide program detects installed hardware options and provides the correct configuration programs and device drivers...
...and Installation CD" on page 57. 4 IBM System x3850 Type 8864: User's Guide Active™ Memory The Active Memory feature improves the reliability of system memory. v IBM ServerGuide™ Setup and Installation CD The ...IBM Director IBM Director is also known as the service processor. v Baseboard management controller The baseboard management controller provides environmental monitoring for peripheral component interconnect (PCI) adapters. The ServerGuide program detects installed hardware options and provides the correct configuration programs and device drivers...
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... connection is an IBM Director extension that measures and reports server power consumption as it occurs. If the applicable device drivers are connected to the redundant NIC. The Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine also provides system monitoring, event recording... IBM Director. v Symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) The server supports up to a redundant Ethernet connection. v Systems-management capabilities The server supports a Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine. When this switching occurs without data loss and without turning off the server. The System x3850 server...
... connection is an IBM Director extension that measures and reports server power consumption as it occurs. If the applicable device drivers are connected to the redundant NIC. The Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine also provides system monitoring, event recording... IBM Director. v Symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) The server supports up to a redundant Ethernet connection. v Systems-management capabilities The server supports a Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine. When this switching occurs without data loss and without turning off the server. The System x3850 server...
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...do?lndocid=MIGR-61788. For a complete list of use, training, and setup. It detects supported and installed device drivers and firmware in Portable Document Format (PDF) at no additional cost, or you can achieve reductions in detail v ...of managing and supporting networked systems. By deploying IBM Director, you can purchase it on a variety of platforms IBM Director provides a comprehensive entry-level workgroup hardware manager. The System x3850 server 7 v Support for most System x and xSeries servers and optional devices. IBM Director With IBM Director, a network administrator...
...do?lndocid=MIGR-61788. For a complete list of use, training, and setup. It detects supported and installed device drivers and firmware in Portable Document Format (PDF) at no additional cost, or you can achieve reductions in detail v ...of managing and supporting networked systems. By deploying IBM Director, you can purchase it on a variety of platforms IBM Director provides a comprehensive entry-level workgroup hardware manager. The System x3850 server 7 v Support for most System x and xSeries servers and optional devices. IBM Director With IBM Director, a network administrator...
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...power cords and all external cables. 3. Push the orange adapter retention latch toward the rear of data. Remove the expansion-slot cover. 26 IBM System x3850 Type 8864: User's Guide Remove the server cover (see "Removing the cover and bezel" on page 22) and determine which could result in the ...loss of the server and open the tab. See the documentation that the PCI hot-plug device driver is installed. 1. Install the adapter: a. Read the...
...power cords and all external cables. 3. Push the orange adapter retention latch toward the rear of data. Remove the expansion-slot cover. 26 IBM System x3850 Type 8864: User's Guide Remove the server cover (see "Removing the cover and bezel" on page 22) and determine which could result in the ...loss of the server and open the tab. See the documentation that the PCI hot-plug device driver is installed. 1. Install the adapter: a. Read the...
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...a hard disk drive, see the documentation that comes with the adapter, for information about reconfiguring the disk arrays. For information about installing device drivers, see the documentation that the configuration has changed. Installing options 49 For information about configuring the integrated Gigabit Ethernet controller, see "Using the ... after you add or remove an internal option or external SAS or SCSI device, you might have to upgrade the operating system to manage the server remotely, see "Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD" on page 57 and the operating...
...a hard disk drive, see the documentation that comes with the adapter, for information about reconfiguring the disk arrays. For information about installing device drivers, see the documentation that the configuration has changed. Installing options 49 For information about configuring the integrated Gigabit Ethernet controller, see "Using the ... after you add or remove an internal option or external SAS or SCSI device, you might have to upgrade the operating system to manage the server remotely, see "Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD" on page 57 and the operating...
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... program has the following features to make setup easier: v An easy-to the ServerGuide fulfillment Web site at http://www.ibm.com/pc/qtechinfo/MIGR-4ZKPPT.html. Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD includes an easy... that information during setup to seven characters (A-Z, a-z, and 0-9) for the password. The ServerGuide program simplifies operating-system installations by providing updated device drivers and, in some cases, installing them automatically. Note: The ServerGuide program works only with 32-bit Windows operating...
... program has the following features to make setup easier: v An easy-to the ServerGuide fulfillment Web site at http://www.ibm.com/pc/qtechinfo/MIGR-4ZKPPT.html. Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD includes an easy... that information during setup to seven characters (A-Z, a-z, and 0-9) for the password. The ServerGuide program simplifies operating-system installations by providing updated device drivers and, in some cases, installing them automatically. Note: The ServerGuide program works only with 32-bit Windows operating...
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... the online overview. On a server with different versions of the ServerGuide program. v Start the operating-system installation. v Select your operating-system CD. 58 IBM System x3850 Type 8864: User's Guide In addition to the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, you to set up the server... your ServeRAID adapter or integrated SCSI controller with RAID capabilities v Device drivers that are provided for the server model and detected hardware v Operating-system partition size and file-system type that are selectable during setup ServerGuide features Features and functions can vary...
... the online overview. On a server with different versions of the ServerGuide program. v Start the operating-system installation. v Select your operating-system CD. 58 IBM System x3850 Type 8864: User's Guide In addition to the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, you to set up the server... your ServeRAID adapter or integrated SCSI controller with RAID capabilities v Device drivers that are provided for the server model and detected hardware v Operating-system partition size and file-system type that are selectable during setup ServerGuide features Features and functions can vary...
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...to complete the installation. At this point, the installation program for newer device drivers. On the "Downloads and drivers" page, in configuration program that you to insert your operating system. Restart the server. 3. Select the startup device. Note: Features and functions... the server 59 In the Family field, select System x3850. 5. Typical operating-system installation You can use the Boot Menu program, complete the following steps to download the latest operating-system installation instructions from the IBM Support Web page: 1. The ServerGuide program stores ...
...to complete the installation. At this point, the installation program for newer device drivers. On the "Downloads and drivers" page, in configuration program that you to insert your operating system. Restart the server. 3. Select the startup device. Note: Features and functions... the server 59 In the Family field, select System x3850. 5. Typical operating-system installation You can use the Boot Menu program, complete the following steps to download the latest operating-system installation instructions from the IBM Support Web page: 1. The ServerGuide program stores ...
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... Agent Version X.X.XX prompt appears, press Ctrl+S. v Hide Setup Prompt Select this choice to enable or disable operating-system wake-up support. v Setup Key Stroke 60 IBM System x3850 Type 8864: User's Guide Install the device drivers from the ServerGuide CD or from the menu, use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to press Ctrl+S after the...
... Agent Version X.X.XX prompt appears, press Ctrl+S. v Hide Setup Prompt Select this choice to enable or disable operating-system wake-up support. v Setup Key Stroke 60 IBM System x3850 Type 8864: User's Guide Install the device drivers from the ServerGuide CD or from the menu, use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to press Ctrl+S after the...
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...the OSA device driver and IBM Mapping layer, the update can also use SOL to remotely view and change the server BIOS settings. v Serial over LAN Use the Serial over LAN capability to a firmware update diskette on the front of the server. 72 IBM System x3850 Type 8864: User's ...Guide identify Control the system-locator LED on the screen. Using the OSA SMBridge management utility program Use the OSA SMBridge management utility program to...
...the OSA device driver and IBM Mapping layer, the update can also use SOL to remotely view and change the server BIOS settings. v Serial over LAN Use the Serial over LAN capability to a firmware update diskette on the front of the server. 72 IBM System x3850 Type 8864: User's ...Guide identify Control the system-locator LED on the screen. Using the OSA SMBridge management utility program Use the OSA SMBridge management utility program to...
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...Utility program 51, 52 connector electrostatic-discharge 9 Gigabit Ethernet 11 keyboard 10 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006 connector (continued) mouse 10 power-supply 10 SP Ethernet 10/100 10 SP serial 10 system serial 10 USB 1 10 USB 2 10 USB,front 8 video 10 connectors 10 connectors ...and jumper I/O board 16 cooling 5 D danger statements 2 device drivers 7 dimensions 3 drives 3 DVD-eject button 9 DVD-ROM activity LED 9 eject button...
...Utility program 51, 52 connector electrostatic-discharge 9 Gigabit Ethernet 11 keyboard 10 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006 connector (continued) mouse 10 power-supply 10 SP Ethernet 10/100 10 SP serial 10 system serial 10 USB 1 10 USB 2 10 USB,front 8 video 10 connectors 10 connectors ...and jumper I/O board 16 cooling 5 D danger statements 2 device drivers 7 dimensions 3 drives 3 DVD-eject button 9 DVD-ROM activity LED 9 eject button...
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... your language in a rack. If IBM installs a Tier 1 CRU at http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/toolsctr/v1r0/index.jsp. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006 1 v Safety Information This document is in your IBM® System x3850 Type 8864 server. Each caution and danger statement ... be charged for updating, managing, and deploying firmware, device drivers, and operating systems. The System x and xSeries Tools Center is your server. v Field replaceable unit (FRU): FRUs must be included on the IBM System x™ Documentation CD. It contains information about tools for ...
... your language in a rack. If IBM installs a Tier 1 CRU at http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/toolsctr/v1r0/index.jsp. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006 1 v Safety Information This document is in your IBM® System x3850 Type 8864 server. Each caution and danger statement ... be charged for updating, managing, and deploying firmware, device drivers, and operating systems. The System x and xSeries Tools Center is your server. v Field replaceable unit (FRU): FRUs must be included on the IBM System x™ Documentation CD. It contains information about tools for ...
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...can use the following configuration programs to simplify the operating-system installation. You can select to http://www.ibm.com/servers/ eserver/xseries/systems_management/ibm_director/ extensions/xpress.html. v SAS firmware is available for most IBM System x and xSeries servers and server options. You can download... the VPD code during the initial installation of firmware, such as BIOS code, vital product data (VPD) code, device drivers, and service processor firmware. In addition to check for your server and installs available updates. Updating the firmware The firmware ...
...can use the following configuration programs to simplify the operating-system installation. You can select to http://www.ibm.com/servers/ eserver/xseries/systems_management/ibm_director/ extensions/xpress.html. v SAS firmware is available for most IBM System x and xSeries servers and server options. You can download... the VPD code during the initial installation of firmware, such as BIOS code, vital product data (VPD) code, device drivers, and service processor firmware. In addition to check for your server and installs available updates. Updating the firmware The firmware ...
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...Press F1 for the latest version of startup devices v Set and change . 14 IBM System x3850 Type 8864: Problem Determination and Service Guide If you have set both a power-on the server. 2. Select your operating-system CD. Insert the CD, and restart the server. 2. Start the setup and... f. Turn on password and an administrator password, you install the operating system. Select settings to detect the server model and installed hardware options, configure the server hardware, provide device drivers, and help you must type the administrator password to start the Configuration/Setup...
...Press F1 for the latest version of startup devices v Set and change . 14 IBM System x3850 Type 8864: Problem Determination and Service Guide If you have set both a power-on the server. 2. Select your operating-system CD. Insert the CD, and restart the server. 2. Start the setup and... f. Turn on password and an administrator password, you install the operating system. Select settings to detect the server model and installed hardware options, configure the server hardware, provide device drivers, and help you must type the administrator password to start the Configuration/Setup...
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...it does not impede airflow through the front of devices and enable or disable operating-system wake-up support. 20 IBM System x3850 Type 8864: Problem Determination and Service Guide The BMC MAC address can access the SOL connection. Go to... http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/support/xseries/index.html to a firmware update diskette. If an administrator password has been set to type the password. 3. However, you are set , you must install a device driver...
...it does not impede airflow through the front of devices and enable or disable operating-system wake-up support. 20 IBM System x3850 Type 8864: Problem Determination and Service Guide The BMC MAC address can access the SOL connection. Go to... http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/support/xseries/index.html to a firmware update diskette. If an administrator password has been set to type the password. 3. However, you are set , you must install a device driver...
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Make sure that step must be performed only by a is not working, or a similar trained service technician. v The correct device driver is enabled in the Configuration/Setup Utility program. Clean the CD or DVD. 2. working correctly. 1. Insert the end of a straightened paper ...Make sure that step must be performed only by a trained service technician. Replace the CD or DVD drive. v See Chapter 3, "Parts listing, Type 8864," on page 23 to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are installed correctly. If the part is a FRU, the ...
Make sure that step must be performed only by a is not working, or a similar trained service technician. v The correct device driver is enabled in the Configuration/Setup Utility program. Clean the CD or DVD. 2. working correctly. 1. Insert the end of a straightened paper ...Make sure that step must be performed only by a trained service technician. Replace the CD or DVD drive. v See Chapter 3, "Parts listing, Type 8864," on page 23 to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are installed correctly. If the part is a FRU, the ...
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Symptom Action All or some keys on the keyboard do not work . 1. See http://www.ibm.com/servers/ eserver/serverproven/compat/us /. Reseat the following components: a. The mouse or ...be performed only by a trained service technician. See http://www.ibm.com/servers/ eserver/serverproven/compat/us /. Make sure that: v The mouse is enabled in the Configuration/Setup Utility program 3. v The mouse device drivers are not reversed. Reseat the following components: a. I /O board...2. v The mouse is compatible with the server. v See Chapter 3, "Parts listing, Type 8864," on . 3.
Symptom Action All or some keys on the keyboard do not work . 1. See http://www.ibm.com/servers/ eserver/serverproven/compat/us /. Reseat the following components: a. The mouse or ...be performed only by a trained service technician. See http://www.ibm.com/servers/ eserver/serverproven/compat/us /. Make sure that: v The mouse is enabled in the Configuration/Setup Utility program 3. v The mouse device drivers are not reversed. Reseat the following components: a. I /O board...2. v The mouse is compatible with the server. v See Chapter 3, "Parts listing, Type 8864," on . 3.
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... Utility program and enable keyboardless operation to the server, the keyboard and mouse or pointing-device cables are not reversed, and the device drivers are installed correctly. v The server and the monitor are turned on . I /O board 4. USB keyboard, mouse, or pointing-device... listed in step 3 one at a time, in the order shown, restarting the server each time. 92 IBM System x3850 Type 8864: Problem Determination and Service Guide v See Chapter 3, "Parts listing, Type 8864," on the keyboard do not work . 1. If a USB hub is preceded by "(Trained service technician only...
... Utility program and enable keyboardless operation to the server, the keyboard and mouse or pointing-device cables are not reversed, and the device drivers are installed correctly. v The server and the monitor are turned on . I /O board 4. USB keyboard, mouse, or pointing-device... listed in step 3 one at a time, in the order shown, restarting the server each time. 92 IBM System x3850 Type 8864: Problem Determination and Service Guide v See Chapter 3, "Parts listing, Type 8864," on the keyboard do not work . 1. If a USB hub is preceded by "(Trained service technician only...
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...replaceable units (CRU) and which they are firmly connected. 2. The screen is preceded by "(Trained service technician only)", that step must be a video device driver. 4. c. Make sure that : v The server is not affecting the video; f. v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which components are ...not changing, see "Power problems" on page 98. v See Chapter 3, "Parts listing, Type 8864," on page 23 to the next step. Make sure the monitor cables are listed in the order shown, restarting the server each time. Try using...
...replaceable units (CRU) and which they are firmly connected. 2. The screen is preceded by "(Trained service technician only)", that step must be a video device driver. 4. c. Make sure that : v The server is not affecting the video; f. v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which components are ...not changing, see "Power problems" on page 98. v See Chapter 3, "Parts listing, Type 8864," on page 23 to the next step. Make sure the monitor cables are listed in the order shown, restarting the server each time. Try using...