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...system installation 65 Installing your operating system without using ServerGuide 66 Using the baseboard management controller 66 Installing the SMBridge management utility program 67 Enabling and configuring SOL through the SMBridge management utility program 68 BIOS... Menu program 80 Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controllers 81 Updating IBM Director 82 Appendix A. Notices 85 Trademarks 85 Important notes ... Council for Interference (VCCI) statement . . . 90 Index 91 iv System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: User's Guide Getting help and technical assistance 83 Before you...
...system installation 65 Installing your operating system without using ServerGuide 66 Using the baseboard management controller 66 Installing the SMBridge management utility program 67 Enabling and configuring SOL through the SMBridge management utility program 68 BIOS... Menu program 80 Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controllers 81 Updating IBM Director 82 Appendix A. Notices 85 Trademarks 85 Important notes ... Council for Interference (VCCI) statement . . . 90 Index 91 iv System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: User's Guide Getting help and technical assistance 83 Before you...
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..., and serviceability Three important server design features are of type x4 DIMMs: 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB. The System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986 server 5 Chipkill memory protection is enabled for up to replace the failed pair. Service availability will vary depending on the...) DIMMs and the following RAS features: v Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) v Automatic restart after a power failure v Basic input/output system (BIOS) code boot-block recovery v Chipkill memory protection v Cooling fans with speed control v Customer support center 24 hours per day, 7 days a ...
..., and serviceability Three important server design features are of type x4 DIMMs: 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB. The System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986 server 5 Chipkill memory protection is enabled for up to replace the failed pair. Service availability will vary depending on the...) DIMMs and the following RAS features: v Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) v Automatic restart after a power failure v Basic input/output system (BIOS) code boot-block recovery v Chipkill memory protection v Cooling fans with speed control v Customer support center 24 hours per day, 7 days a ...
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... v Status LEDs on the system board v System error logging v Upgradeable BIOS code, baseboard management controller firmware, flash-ROM resident code, and diagnostics v Vital product data (VPD), including serial-number information and replacement part numbers, on the system board, power supply, and hard disk drive backplane v Wake on LAN capability 6 System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: User's Guide...
... v Status LEDs on the system board v System error logging v Upgradeable BIOS code, baseboard management controller firmware, flash-ROM resident code, and diagnostics v Vital product data (VPD), including serial-number information and replacement part numbers, on the system board, power supply, and hard disk drive backplane v Wake on LAN capability 6 System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: User's Guide...
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...integrated manufacturing solutions, and other information that you must update the BIOS code in the server, the server operates as a symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) server, and operating-system application programs can distribute the processing load between the microprocessors. This...the documentation that the server supports, see the ServerProven list at http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. Microprocessor 2 is installed in socket 2 (system-board identifier CPU2). Installing optional devices 47 Installing an additional microprocessor The following ...
...integrated manufacturing solutions, and other information that you must update the BIOS code in the server, the server operates as a symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) server, and operating-system application programs can distribute the processing load between the microprocessors. This...the documentation that the server supports, see the ServerProven list at http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. Microprocessor 2 is installed in socket 2 (system-board identifier CPU2). Installing optional devices 47 Installing an additional microprocessor The following ...
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...on the individual (secondary) servers. If you have installed an optional SAS redundant array of the basic input/output system (BIOS). For information about updating IBM Director, see "Using the Boot Menu program" on page 77. For information about using these programs to configure ...The following configuration programs come with the RAID configuration programs. For a list of the BIOS. Note: In a multi-node configuration, some choices or settings are connected to centrally manage System x and xSeries servers. Before you can use to it to configure serial port assignments...
...on the individual (secondary) servers. If you have installed an optional SAS redundant array of the basic input/output system (BIOS). For information about updating IBM Director, see "Using the Boot Menu program" on page 77. For information about using these programs to configure ...The following configuration programs come with the RAID configuration programs. For a list of the BIOS. Note: In a multi-node configuration, some choices or settings are connected to centrally manage System x and xSeries servers. Before you can use to it to configure serial port assignments...
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...password, a limited Configuration/Setup Utility menu is stored in the Configuration/Setup Utility program, the changes are on the version of the BIOS code, some of startup devices (startup-drive sequence) v Set and change settings for advanced hardware features v View, set both ...Setup Utility program to perform the following tasks: v View configuration information v View and change assignments for devices and I /O) ports. 58 System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: User's Guide When the prompt Press F1 for baseboard management controller features v View and clear error logs v Change interrupt ...
...password, a limited Configuration/Setup Utility menu is stored in the Configuration/Setup Utility program, the changes are on the version of the BIOS code, some of startup devices (startup-drive sequence) v Set and change settings for advanced hardware features v View, set both ...Setup Utility program to perform the following tasks: v View configuration information v View and change assignments for devices and I /O) ports. 58 System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: User's Guide When the prompt Press F1 for baseboard management controller features v View and clear error logs v Change interrupt ...
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... the server. Note: For additional information about using the Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) boot agent functions to enable or disable operating-system wake-up to eight Wake on LAN startup devices in addition to view, set, and change automatically when related configuration values are ...values of the following requirements are incorrectly configured. For example, if you enable the boot fail count, the BIOS default settings will change other devices. 60 System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: User's Guide CPU Options Select this , you must enable the F12 Boot Menu Prompt menu ...
... the server. Note: For additional information about using the Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) boot agent functions to enable or disable operating-system wake-up to eight Wake on LAN startup devices in addition to view, set, and change automatically when related configuration values are ...values of the following requirements are incorrectly configured. For example, if you enable the boot fail count, the BIOS default settings will change other devices. 60 System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: User's Guide CPU Options Select this , you must enable the F12 Boot Menu Prompt menu ...
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...controller utility programs" on and administrator passwords, complete the following steps. 1. After you make sure that information during setup 64 System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: User's Guide The ServerGuide program detects the server model and optional hardware devices that are provided for the Linux ...uses that the server has the latest baseboard management controller firmware level, you can download a free image of BIOS code is available at http://www.ibm.com/servers/ eserver/support/xseries/index.html. To purchase the latest ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, go to...
...controller utility programs" on and administrator passwords, complete the following steps. 1. After you make sure that information during setup 64 System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: User's Guide The ServerGuide program detects the server model and optional hardware devices that are provided for the Linux ...uses that the server has the latest baseboard management controller firmware level, you can download a free image of BIOS code is available at http://www.ibm.com/servers/ eserver/support/xseries/index.html. To purchase the latest ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, go to...
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...IBM Web site. Before you must install the SMBridge management utility program on your BMC on page 68. For instructions and additional information, see "Installing the SMBridge management utility program" on page 67 and "Enabling and configuring SOL through an SOL connection, you can remotely view and change the BIOS...interface (IPMI Shell) The command-line interface provides direct access to 66 System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: User's Guide Click Product documentation. 5. From the Hardware list, select System x3455 and click Go. 3. v Serial over LAN Establish a Serial over ...
...IBM Web site. Before you must install the SMBridge management utility program on your BMC on page 68. For instructions and additional information, see "Installing the SMBridge management utility program" on page 67 and "Enabling and configuring SOL through an SOL connection, you can remotely view and change the BIOS...interface (IPMI Shell) The command-line interface provides direct access to 66 System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: User's Guide Click Product documentation. 5. From the Hardware list, select System x3455 and click Go. 3. v Serial over LAN Establish a Serial over ...
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... the Avocent BMC Management Utility CD into the drive. 3. Download the latest version of the BIOS code from http://www.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/support/xseries/index.html. 68 System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: User's Guide Type the following steps: 1. You must perform the following steps.... Update and configure the BIOS code 2. Follow the prompts to run the RPM package and start smbridge...
... the Avocent BMC Management Utility CD into the drive. 3. Download the latest version of the BIOS code from http://www.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/support/xseries/index.html. 68 System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: User's Guide Type the following steps: 1. You must perform the following steps.... Update and configure the BIOS code 2. Follow the prompts to run the RPM package and start smbridge...
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... with the update file that the values are set as a root user to perform these procedures. then, press Enter. i. j. You must configure the Linux operating system to exit the Remote Console Redirection and Devices and I /O Ports; Press Esc twice to expose the Linux initialization (booting) process. then, select Baseboard Management Controller..., press Enter. See the documentation for information and instructions. Use one of the Configuration/Setup Utility program. Select Advanced Setup; g. Select Exit Setup; Configure the BIOS settings: a.
... with the update file that the values are set as a root user to perform these procedures. then, press Enter. i. j. You must configure the Linux operating system to exit the Remote Console Redirection and Devices and I /O Ports; Press Esc twice to expose the Linux initialization (booting) process. then, select Baseboard Management Controller..., press Enter. See the documentation for information and instructions. Use one of the Configuration/Setup Utility program. Select Advanced Setup; g. Select Exit Setup; Configure the BIOS settings: a.
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...server. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen. For the program to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/support/ xseries/index.html, select System x3455 from the World Wide Web and you update the BIOS code. To download the program, go to interface with the baseboard management controller, the... any device drivers. v If you are using a CD, insert the SDR/FRU update CD into the CD-RW/DVD drive. 78 System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: User's Guide and press Enter. To start the baseboard management controller SDR/FRU update utility program, complete the following steps. ...
...server. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen. For the program to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/support/ xseries/index.html, select System x3455 from the World Wide Web and you update the BIOS code. To download the program, go to interface with the baseboard management controller, the... any device drivers. v If you are using a CD, insert the SDR/FRU update CD into the CD-RW/DVD drive. 78 System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: User's Guide and press Enter. To start the baseboard management controller SDR/FRU update utility program, complete the following steps. ...
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... CLI mode also to remotely view and change the BIOS settings. and press Enter. identify Control the system-locator LED on and off remotely. - sel Perform operations with the BMC system event log. - sysinfo Display general system information that is related to remotely manage and configure ... utility program to the server and the baseboard management controller. Use this feature also to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/support/xseries/ index.html, select System x3455 from the Hardware list, and click Go. The utility program provides the following remote management capabilities:...
... CLI mode also to remotely view and change the BIOS settings. and press Enter. identify Control the system-locator LED on and off remotely. - sel Perform operations with the BMC system event log. - sysinfo Display general system information that is related to remotely manage and configure ... utility program to the server and the baseboard management controller. Use this feature also to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/support/xseries/ index.html, select System x3455 from the Hardware list, and click Go. The utility program provides the following remote management capabilities:...
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... that you can also use the Boot Menu program, complete the following commands in the Configuration/Setup Utility program. 80 System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: User's Guide Type help at the smbridge> prompt for more information. power Turn the server on the front of the... perform control and management functions over a Serial over LAN (SOL) network. connect Connect to remotely view and change the server BIOS settings. Type connect -ip ip_address -u username -p password. - identify Control the system-locator LED on and off the server. 2. To use SOL to the LAN. Press F12. 4.
... that you can also use the Boot Menu program, complete the following commands in the Configuration/Setup Utility program. 80 System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: User's Guide Type help at the smbridge> prompt for more information. power Turn the server on the front of the... perform control and management functions over a Serial over LAN (SOL) network. connect Connect to remotely view and change the server BIOS settings. Type connect -ip ip_address -u username -p password. - identify Control the system-locator LED on and off the server. 2. To use SOL to the LAN. Press F12. 4.
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...for remote management 79 basic input/output system (BIOS) code configuration 69 updating 47, 64 battery return program 88 blowers. See fans Boot Menu program 80 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006 boot options, installing, Linux operating system 72 buses 26 bypassing an unknown password... management utility program 68 compatible options, IBM ServerProven list 21, 22 completing the installation 51 components adapter 26 major, locations 14 memory module 46 microprocessor 49 configuration baseboard management controller 61 basic input/output system (BIOS) code 69 Configuration/Setup Utility 58 ...
...for remote management 79 basic input/output system (BIOS) code configuration 69 updating 47, 64 battery return program 88 blowers. See fans Boot Menu program 80 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006 boot options, installing, Linux operating system 72 buses 26 bypassing an unknown password... management utility program 68 compatible options, IBM ServerProven list 21, 22 completing the installation 51 components adapter 26 major, locations 14 memory module 46 microprocessor 49 configuration baseboard management controller 61 basic input/output system (BIOS) code 69 Configuration/Setup Utility 58 ...
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...) 9, 10 video 10 console redirection, remote configuring BIOS code to enable Serial over LAN (SOL) functions 69 on Configuration/Setup Utility menu 59 contact information hardware service and support 84 service information for IBM systems and optional devices 84 software service and support 84 ...removing 38 rear illustration 14 installing 32 installing a drive 31 removing 30 diskette drive, USB 9, 54 92 System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: User's Guide displaying the BMC system event log through a remote connection 80 documentation ordering 83 related 1 Web site for updates 2 drive installing CD...
...) 9, 10 video 10 console redirection, remote configuring BIOS code to enable Serial over LAN (SOL) functions 69 on Configuration/Setup Utility menu 59 contact information hardware service and support 84 service information for IBM systems and optional devices 84 software service and support 84 ...removing 38 rear illustration 14 installing 32 installing a drive 31 removing 30 diskette drive, USB 9, 54 92 System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: User's Guide displaying the BMC system event log through a remote connection 80 documentation ordering 83 related 1 Web site for updates 2 drive installing CD...
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... 66 size, server 3 slots. recycling (continued) product 87 Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES 4 operating system configuration 70 related documentation 1 release latch, rack 8 release levers, Ethernet connectors 53 reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS) features 5 remote console redirection configuring BIOS code to enable Serial over LAN (SOL) functions 69 on LAN 60 statements and...
... 66 size, server 3 slots. recycling (continued) product 87 Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES 4 operating system configuration 70 related documentation 1 release latch, rack 8 release levers, Ethernet connectors 53 reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS) features 5 remote console redirection configuring BIOS code to enable Serial over LAN (SOL) functions 69 on LAN 60 statements and...
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...BIOS code 47, 64 firmware 78 IBM Director 82 server configuration 55 using a remote connection to display the BMC system event log 80 using a remote connection to perform operations with the BMC system event log 79 using command-line interface (CLI) mode for remote management, with baseboard management controller 79 96 System x3455 Types 7984... and 7986: User's Guide using Serial over LAN capability for Microsoft Windows operating system 67 using 79 V video connector 10 controller specifications 3 W ...
...BIOS code 47, 64 firmware 78 IBM Director 82 server configuration 55 using a remote connection to display the BMC system event log 80 using a remote connection to perform operations with the BMC system event log 79 using command-line interface (CLI) mode for remote management, with baseboard management controller 79 96 System x3455 Types 7984... and 7986: User's Guide using Serial over LAN capability for Microsoft Windows operating system 67 using 79 V video connector 10 controller specifications 3 W ...