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xSeries 226 Type 8648: User`s Guide

1. Some server models support up to three 25 4 mm 1 inch slim high 3 5 inch hot swap hard disk drives in the hot swap bays With the hot swap feature you can add remove or replace hard disk drives without turning off the server Large system memory capacity Your server supports up to 4 GB of system memory The memory controller supports error correcting code ECC for up to four industry standard 2 5 V 184 pin double data rate DDR PC2700 or PC2 3200 unbuffered synchronous dynamic random access memory SDRAM dual inline memory modules DIMMs Redundant connection The addition of an optional network interface card NIC provides a failover capability to a redundant Ethernet connection If a problem occurs with the primary Ethernet connection all Ethernet traffic associated with the primary connection is automatically switched to the redundant NIC If the applicable device drivers are installed this switching occurs without data loss and without user intervention ServeRAID support Your server supports ServeRAID adapters to create redundant array of independent disks RAID configurations In addition your server also has integrated RAID levels 0 and 1 support xSeries 226 Type 8648 User s Guide System data protection For increased security the hot swap drives and filler panels are locked in the server by a hot swap lock bar The hot swap lock bar cannot be released to allow installation and removal of the hot swa
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3. e iii by a a a a a a a oo a a eae a ae m e 6 m ee w za a you Oserver xSeries 226 Type 8648 User s Guide Note Before using this information and the product it supports read the general information in and Appendix B FNotices on page 29 on page 29 First Edition September 2004 Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2004 All rights reserved US Government Users Restricted Rights Use duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp Contents Safety Chapter 1 Introducing the xSeries 226 Type 8648 server Related documentation l Notices and statements used in this document Features and specifications What your server offers Reliability availability and serviceability A IBM Director Update Xpress program A Server controls connectors LEDS and power Front view Rear view s Server power features Turning on the server Turning off the server Chapter 2 Configuring the server Using the Configuration Setup Utility program Starting the Configuration Setup Utility program Configuration Setup Utility menu choices Passwords l Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD ServerGuide features a s Setup and configuration overview Typical operating system installation Installing your operating system without ServerGuide Using the Boot Menu program Using the Adaptec
4. www ibm com pc ww eserver xseries systems_management nfdir agent html It is updated every 6 to 8 weeks Support for IBM and non IBM servers desktop computers workstations and mobile computers Support for systems management industry standards Integration into leading workgroup and enterprise systems management environments Ease of use training and setup IBM Director also provides an extensible platform that supports advanced server tools that are designed to reduce the total cost of managing and supporting networked systems By deploying IBM Director you can achieve reductions in ownership costs through Reduced downtime e Increased productivity of IT personnel and users Reduced service and support costs For more information about IBM Director see the BM Director CD that comes with your server the IBM Director documentation on the CD and the IBM xSeries Systems Management Web page at http www ibm com servers eserver xseries systems management xseries sm html which presents an overview of IBM Systems Management and IBM Director Update Xpress program The UpdateXpress program is available for most xSeries servers and server options It detects supported and installed device drivers and firmware in your server and installs available updates You can download the UpdateXpress program from the Web at no additional cost or you can purchase it on a CD To download the program or purchase the CD go
5. A CAUTION Make sure that the rack is secured properly to avoid tipping when the server unit is extended WARNING Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with accessories sold with this product will expose you to lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling ADVERTENCIA EI contacto con el cable de este producto o con cables de accesorios que se venden junto con este producto pueden exponerle al plomo un elemento qu mico que en el estado de California de los Estados Unidos est considerado como un causante de cancer y de defectos cong nitos adem s de otros riesgos reproductivos L vese las manos despu s de usar el producto Important 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 For example if a caution statement begins with a number 1 translations for that caution statement appear in the IBM Safety Information book under statement 1 Be sure to read all caution and danger statements in this documentation before performing the instructions Read any additional safety information that comes with your server or optional device before you install the device xSeries 226 Type 8648 User s Guide Chapter 1 Introduc
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7. RAID level select RAID 1 Chapter 2 Configuring the server 21 7 Optional Type an identifier for the array 8 When asked for the array build method select Quick Int 9 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the configuration and select Done to exit 10 Restart the server Viewing the configuration Complete the following steps to view information about the Serial ATA controller 1 Start the Array Configuration Utility 2 From the Array Configuration Utility screen select Manage Arrays 3 Select an array and press Enter 4 Press Esc to exit the program Using the SCSISelect Utility program for SCSI RAID Use the SCSISelect Utility program to add RAID level O and level 1 functionality to the SCSI controller This utility is part of the BIOS code in your server The integrated SCSI RAID feature SCSI HostRAID comes disabled by default You must enable it and install the device drivers before you can use it The SCSI RAID configuration utilities device drivers and information are available on the IBM ServeRAID 7e Adaptec HostRAID Support CD If this CD did not come with your server you can download it from http www ibm com pc support Enabling the SCSI HostRAID feature Complete the following steps to enable the SCSI RAID feature 1 Turn on the server 2 When the prompt Press lt CTRL gt lt A gt for SCSISelect Utility appears press Ctri A If you have set an administrator password you are
8. Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense 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 Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Avis de conformit la r glementation d Industrie Canada Cet appareil num rique de la classe A est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada Aust
9. The ServerGuide program prompts you to insert your operating system CD and restart the server At this point the installation program for the operating system takes control to complete the installation Installing your operating system without ServerGuide If you have already configured the server hardware and you decide not to use the ServerGuide program to install your operating system complete the following steps to download the latest operating system installation instructions from the IBM Support Web page 1 Go to http www ibm com pc support 2 In the Download section click Downloads amp drivers Chapter 2 Configuring the server 19 On the Downloads and drivers page in the Brand field select Servers In the Family field select xSeries 226 Click Continue In the View by document type field select OS installation Select the instructions for your operating system NO oF w Using the Boot Menu program The Boot Menu program is a built in menu driven configuration utility program that you can use to temporarily redefine the first startup device without changing settings in the Configuration Setup Utility program Complete the following steps to use the Boot Menu program 1 Turn off the server 2 Restart the server 3 Press F12 4 Select the startup device The next time the server is started it returns to the startup sequence that is set in the Configuration Setup Utility program Using the A
10. display the server temperature and voltage status and fan speeds ASF Configuration Select this choice to set the event specific intervals of time at which the System automatically resets if events such as operating system startup or BIOS startup do not complete Error Logs Select this choice to view the three most recent error codes and messages that the system generated during POST to view the Desktop Management Interface DMI event log and to clear the error logs Save Settings Select this choice to save the changes you have made in the settings Restore Settings Select this choice to cancel the changes you have made in the settings and restore the previous settings Load Default Settings Select this choice to cancel the changes you have made in the settings and restore the factory settings 16 xSeries 226 Type 8648 User s Guide Passwords Exit Setup Select this choice to exit from the Configuration Setup Utility program If you have not saved the changes you have made in the settings you are asked whether you want to save the changes or exit without saving them From the System Security choice you can set change and delete a power on user password and an administrator supervisor password The System Security choice is on the full Configuration Setup menu only If you set only a power on password you must type the power on password to complete the system startup and to have access to the fu
11. operating system stops functioning you can press and hold the power control button for more than 4 seconds to turn off the server f an optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II is installed in the server the server can be turned off from the Remote Supervisor Adapter II user interface f the Wake on LAN feature turned on the server the Wake on LAN feature can turn of the server The server can turn itself off as an automatic response to a critical system failure xSeries 226 Type 8648 User s Guide Chapter 2 Configuring the server The following configuration programs and capabilities come with your server Copyright IBM Corp 2004 Configuration Setup Utility program The Configuration Setup Utility program is part of the basic input output system BIOS code in your server Use it to configure serial port assignments change interrupt request IRQ settings change the startup device sequence set the date and time and set passwords For information about using this utilit program see Using the Configuration Setup Utility program on page 14 IBM ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD The ServerGuide program provides software setup tools and installation tools that are designed for your server Use this CD during the installation of your server to configure basic hardware features such as a SCSI controller with RAID capabilities and to simplify the installation of your operating system For information about u
12. prompted to type the password 3 Use the arrow keys to select the channel for which you want to change settings and press Enter 4 Select Configure View SCSI Controller Setting then select HostRAID 5 Select Enabled 6 Press Esc then select Yes to save the changes Using the SCSI HostRAID feature The instructions in this section describe how to access the SCSI RAID feature from the SCSISelect Utility program and perform an initial RAID level 1 configuration If you install a different type of RAID adapter in the server use the configuration method described in the instructions that come with that adapter to view or change SCSI settings for attached devices See the documentation on the IBM ServeRAID 7e Adaptec HostRAID Support CD for additional information about how to use the SCSI HostRAID feature Configuring the controller Complete the following steps to use the SCSI HostRAID feature to configure a RAID level 1 array 1 From the SCSISelect main menu select Configure View HostRAID Settings 2 From the list of ready drives type C to create an array 3 When asked to select the RAID type select RAID 1 4 From the list of ready drives select the two drives that you want to group into the array 22 xSeries 226 Type 8648 User s Guide Select Create new RAID 1 Type an identifier for the array Select Yes to create the array Press Esc to exit the utility Restart the server ooo Viewing the configuration
13. statement SERA A ie FP HAM AA oe dk FE AE 8 oe Pe A gt X AE Q il RAMA HE gt dix FFI FE o A SSL RAR He FAH R o Chinese Class A warning statement gou MA A M M EXE ONERE E DP TH GXBM XDN WSS APH FHL SEA 7 ENE Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference VCCI statement COL PLR ES SRA AER iRe VCCI ox FEDS ma ECT COMBE Aes CHAT coUe FIEIFTILWNDY ET COYAICIAEAA DID WIRE ETA k BOR SMSZLERBHIVET Appendix B Notices 33 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 For units intended to be operated at 115 volts Use a UL listed and CSA certified cord set consisting of a minimum 18 AWG Type SVT or SJT three conductor cord a maximum of 15 feet in length and a parallel blade grounding type attachment plug rated 15 amperes 125 volts For units intended to be operated at 230 volts U S use Use a UL listed and CSA certified cord set consisting of a minimum 18 AWG Type SVT or SJT three conductor cord a maximum of 15 feet in length and a tandem blade grounding type attachment plug rated 15 amp
14. to http www ibm com pc ww eserver xseries serverguide xpress html Chapter 1 Introducing the xSeries 226 Type 8648 server 7 Server controls connectors LEDs and power Front view This section describes the controls connectors and light emitting diodes LEDs and how to turn the server on and off The following illustration shows the controls and LEDs on the front of the server CD ROM drive activity LED CD eject button Ethernet link status LED Diskette eject button Hard disk drive Ethernet activity LED transmit receive activity LED Power on LED Power control button uic error LED USB connectors Diskette drive activity LED CD eject button Press this button to release a CD from the CD ROM drive CD ROM drive activity LED When this LED is lit it indicates that the CD ROM drive is in use Diskette eject button Press this button to release a diskette from the diskette drive Diskette drive activity LED When this LED is lit it indicates that the diskette drive is in use Hard disk drive activity LED When this LED is flashing it indicates that a hard disk drive is in use Hot swap hard disk drive activity LED some models On SCSI hot swap server models each hot swap drive has a hard disk drive activity LED When this green LED is flashing it indicates that the drive is in use Hot swap hard disk drive status LED some models On SCSI hot swap serve
15. with ServerGuide 19 Configuration Setup Utility program 13 configuring Ethernet controller 25 the integrated SCSI controller 23 controller SCSI configuring 22 Serial ATA configuring 21 using the SCSISelect Utility to configure 22 controls 8 controls and indicators 8 cooling 3 core chipset control 16 custom configuration 24 D danger statements 2 device driver update 7 diskette drive activity LED 8 specifications 3 diskette eject button 8 Copyright IBM Corp 2004 E eject button CD ROM 8 diskette 8 electrical input 3 electronic emission Class A notice 32 enabling the SCSI HostRAID feature 22 the Serial ATA RAID feature 21 environment 3 Ethernet activity LED 9 link status LED 9 express configuration 23 F FCC Class Anotice 32 features reliability availability and serviceability 5 server 3 4 ServerGuide 18 firmware update 7 H hard disk drive activity LED 8 heat output 3 HostRAID feature for SATA enabling 21 using to configure the integrated SATA controller 21 HostRAID feature for SCSI enabling 22 using to configure the SCSI controller 22 hot swap drive specifications 3 IBM Configuration Setup Utility program menu choices 14 starting 14 using 14 IBM Director 7 important notices 2 indicators 8 integrated Serial ATA controller configuring 21 L LEDs CD ROM drive activity 8 diagnostics 6 diskette drive activity 8 Ethernet link status 9 37 LEDs continued Ethernet Itransmi
16. HostRAID configuration programs m Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility programs for Serial ATA RAID Using the SCSISelect Utility program ib SCSI RAID a P Using ServeRAID Manager boa y Configuring the controller Viewing the configuration Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller Using the SCSiSelect Utility program some models Starting the SCSISelect Utility program SCSISelect Utility menu choices Appendix A Getting help and technical assistance Before you call ee le WO Using the documentation Getting help and information from the World Wide Web Software service and support TI Hardware service and support Appendix B Notices Edition notice Trademarks Important notes Product recycling and disposal Battery return program Electronic emission notices Copyright IBM Corp 2004 lt MAAOANNAARWD H iv Federal Communications Commission FCC statement Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement Australia and New Zealand Class A statement United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirement European Union EMC Directive conformance statement Taiwanese Class A warning statement Chinese Class A warning statement Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference VCCI statement Power cords Index xSeries 226 Type 8648 User s Guide Safety Before installing this product read the Safety Information Ag ADAN bel 8 Gang gita Ia
17. Maximum 127 V ac Input voltage high range Minimum 200 V ac Maximum 240 V ac Input kilovolt amperes kVA approximately Minimum 0 18 kVA all models Maximum 0 86 kVA non redundant power supply models 0 72 kVA redundant power supply models Heat output Approximate heat output in British thermal units Btu per hour Minimum configuration 597 Btu hour 175 watts Maximum configuration 2780 Btu hour 815 watts non redundant power supply models 2337 Btu hour 685 watts redundant power supply models Environment Air temperature Server on 10 to 35 C 50 to 95 F Altitude O to 2134 m 7000 ft Server off 40 to 60 C 40 to 140 F Maximum altitude 2133 m 7000 ft Humidity operating and storage 8 to 80 Acoustical noise emissions Non redundant Sound power idle 5 2 bel Sound power operating 5 3 bel Redundant Sound power idle 5 9 bel Sound power operating 6 0 bel Note Power consumption and heat output vary depending on the number and type of optional features installed and the power management optional features in use Chapter 1 Introducing the xSeries 226 Type 8648 server 3 What your server offers Your server uses the following features and technologies 4 High performance graphics adapter Your server supports a high performance graphics adapter in PCI slot 1 on the system board This high performance adapter suppo
18. You can use the SCSISelect Utility program to view information about the SCSI controller From the list of available arrays select an array and press Enter Press Esc to exit the utility Using ServeRAID Manager Use ServeRAID Manager which is on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD to Configure a redundant array of independent disks RAID array Restore a SCSI hard disk drive to the factory default settings erasing all data from the disk View the RAID configuration and associated devices Monitor operation of the RAID controllers To perform some tasks you can run ServeRAID Manager as an installed program However to configure the integrated SCSI controller with RAID capabilities and perform an initial RAID configuration on your server you must run ServeRAID Manager in Startable CD mode as described in the instructions in this section If you install a different type of RAID adapter in your server use the configuration method described in the instructions that come with that adapter to view or change SCSI settings for attached devices See the ServeRAID documentation on the BM ServeRAID Support CD or additional information about RAID technology and instructions for using ServeRAID Manager Additional information about ServeRAID Manager is also available from the Help menu For information about a specific object in the ServeRAID Manager tree select the object and click Actions Hints and tips Configuring the controller By runn
19. able Select Enabled 7 Press Esc then select Yes to save the changes Using the Serial ATA HostRAID feature The instructions in this section are for using the Array Configuration Utility program to access and perform an initial RAID level 1 configuration on the integrated SATA controller If you install a RAID adapter in the server use the configuration method described in the instructions that come with that adapter to view or change settings for the attached devices a A o Note The integrated SATA controller supports only two hard disk drives For the server SATA models to support up to four SATA hard disk drives an optional SATA RAID adapter must be installed in the server See the Option Installation Guide for more information See the documentation on the IBM ServeRAID 7e Adaptec HostRAID Support CD for additional information about using the Array Configuration Utility program to create configure and manage arrays Configuring the controller Complete the following steps to use the Array Configuration Utility program to configure a RAID level 1 array on your server 1 Turn on the server and watch the monitor screen 2 When the message Press lt CTRL gt lt A gt for Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility appears press Ctrl A 3 Select Array Configuration Utility ACU Select Create Array 5 From the list of ready drives select the two drives that you want to group into the array 6 When asked to select the
20. ansmit receive activity LED This LED is on the Ethernet connector When this LED is lit it indicates that there is activity between the server and the network Chapter 1 Introducing the xSeries 226 Type 8648 server 9 Rear view The following illustration shows the connectors on the rear of the server Non redundant power supply Redundant power supplies AC power LEDs p y A AAA f F lo Power cords l aE RI x lo LES GZZN DC power LEDs mom is Power cord 121 qi EN ND f ee 9 i Mouse W m n Mouse I Keyboard i SEE f Keyboard f D Parallel 9 ES ES e Parallel 7 Serial 1 NOS D Serial 1 Video Video USB 1 USB 1 USB2 USB2 TE Ethernet A lan Ethernet Serial 2 M c Serial 2 I 8 JC Lye YE IC YC Qo LI QD ol LIC J 5 of LIE Ea I I Power cord connector Con
21. ay subsystem before ou install your operating system For information about using this program see Using ServeRAID Manager on page 23 13 SCSISelect Utility program some models For general configuration use the SCSISelect Utility program to configure devices that are attached to the SCSI controller For information about using this utility program see Using the SCSISelect Utility program some models on page 25 Using the Configuration Setup Utility program Use the Configuration Setup Utility program to View configuration information View and change assignments for devices and I O ports Set the date and time Set and change passwords and Remote Control Security settings Set the startup characteristics of the server and the order of startup devices Set and change settings for advanced hardware features View and clear error logs Change interrupt request IRQ settings Enable USB keyboard and mouse support Resolve configuration conflicts Starting the Configuration Setup Utility program Complete the following steps to start the Configuration Setup Utility program Note When you use your server for the first time you might want to use the Configuration Setup Utility program main menu choice Load Default Settings to reset the Configuration Setup Utility menu choices to the factory default settings Otherwise some items might not appear in the list of menu choices 1 Turn on the server 2 When the prom
22. cTM Pred in tal ciou tohto zariadenia si pecitaje Bezpe nostn predpisy Pred namestitvijo tega proizvoda preberite Varnostne informacije Copyright IBM Corp 2004 vi Antes de instalar este producto lea la informaci6n de seguridad Las sakerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den har produkten Statement 1 AA DANGER Electrical current from power telephone and communication cables is hazardous To avoid a shock hazard Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation maintenance or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet Connect to properly wired outlets any equipment that will be attached to this product When possible use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal cables Never turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire water or structural damage Disconnect the attached power cords telecommunications systems networks and modems before you open the device covers unless instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration procedures Connect and disconnect cables as described in the following table when installing moving or opening covers on this product or attached devices To Connect To Disconnect Turn everything OFF Turn everything OFF First attach all cables to devices First remove power cords from outlet Attach signa
23. daptec HostRAID configuration programs Use the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility programs and SCSiSelect Utility also referred to as IBM ServeRAID 7e to add RAID level O and level 1 functionality to the integrated Serial ATA controller and the SCSI controller Be sure to use these programs as described in this document Use these programs to Configure a redundant array of independent disks RAID array View or change your RAID configuration and associated devices Consider the following information when using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility programs and SCSiSelect Utility program to configure and manage arrays The SCSI controller with integrated SCSI RAID in SCSI models and the integrated Serial ATA controller with integrated SATA RAID in SATA models supports RAID level O and level 1 with the option of having a hot spare drive Installing an optional ServeRAID controller provides additional RAID levels Hard disk drive capacities affect how you create arrays Drives in an array can have different capacities but the RAID controller treats them as if they all have the capacity of the smallest hard disk drive To help ensure signal quality do not mix drives with different speeds and data rates To update the firmware and BIOS code for an optional ServeRAID adapter you must use the IBM ServeRAID Support CD that comes with the ServeRAID option f you install a different type of RAID adapter in the server use the co
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25. ed 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 information about IBM and IBM products what to do if you experience a problem with your xSeries or IntelliStation system and whom to call for service if it is necessary Before you cali Before you call make sure that you have taken these steps to try to solve the problem yourself Check all cables to make sure that they are connected Check the power switches to make sure that the system is turned on Use the troubleshooting information in your system documentation and use the diagnostic tools that come with your system Information about diagnostic tools is in the Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD or in the IntelliStation Hardware Maintenance Manual at the IBM Support Web site e Go to the IBM Support Web site at http www ibm com pc support to check for technical information hints tips and new device drivers or to submit a request for information You can solve many problems without outside assistance by following the troubleshooting procedures that IBM provides in the online help or in the publications that are provided with your system and software The information that comes with your system also describes the diagnostic tests that yo
26. er Termination This choice is set to Enabled and cannot be changed Boot Device Configuration Select this choice to configure startable device parameters You must know the SCSI ID of the device that you want to configure SCSI Device Configuration Select this choice to configure SCSI device parameters You must know the SCSI ID of the device that you want to configure Chapter 2 Configuring the server 25 The sync transfer rate is the transfer rate for Ultra SCSI devices For Ultra3 SCSI LVD devices the maximum rate is 160 MBps for Ultra2 SCSI devices 80 MBps for Fast SCSI devices 20 MBps Advanced Configuration Select this choice to view or change the settings for advanced configuration options SCSI Disk Utilities Select this choice to view the SCSI IDs assignments or to format a SCSI device Select a device from the list and read the instructions on the screen carefully before making a selection If you press Ctrl A before a selected drive is ready an Unexpected SCSI Command Failure screen might appear Restart the server and watch the SCSISelect messages as each drive spins up When the selected drive is ready press Ctrl A For information about how to use this utility to perform an initial RAID level 1 configuration on your server see Using the SCSISelect Utility program for SCSI RAID on page 22 20 xSeries 226 Type 8648 User s Guide Appendix A Getting help and technical assistance If you ne
27. eres 250 volts For units intended to be operated at 230 volts outside the U S Use a cord set with a grounding type attachment plug The cord set should have the appropriate safety approvals for the country in which the equipment will be installed IBM power cords for a specific country or region are usually available only in that country or region IBM power cord part number Used in these countries and regions 02K0546 China 13F9940 Australia Fiji Kiribati Nauru New Zealand Papua New Guinea 13F9979 Afghanistan Albania Algeria Andorra Angola Armenia Austria Azerbaijan Belarus Belgium Benin Bosnia and Herzegovina Bulgaria Burkina Faso Burundi Cambodia Cameroon Cape Verde Central African Republic Chad Comoros Congo Democratic Republic of Congo Republic of Cote D Ivoire Ivory Coast Croatia Republic of Czech Republic Dahomey Djibouti Egypt Equatorial Guinea Eritrea Estonia Ethiopia Finland France French Guyana French Polynesia Germany Greece Guadeloupe Guinea Guinea Bissau Hungary Iceland Indonesia Iran Kazakhstan Kyrgyzstan Laos People s Democratic Republic of Latvia Lebanon Lithuania Luxembourg Macedonia former Yugoslav Republic of Madagascar Mali Martinique Mauritania Mauritius Mayotte Moldova Republic of Monaco Mongolia Morocco Mozambique Netherlands New Caledonia Niger Norway Poland Portugal Reunion Romania Russian Federation Rwa
28. etBAY XceL4 Netfinity XpandOnDemand NetView xSeries OS 2 WARP Intel MMX and Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States other countries or both Microsoft Windows and Windows NT are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States other countries or both UNIX is a registered trademark of The Open Group in the United States and other countries Java and all Java based trademarks and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems Inc in the United States other countries or both Adaptec and HostRAID are trademarks of Adaptec Inc in the United States other countries or both Linux is a trademark of Linus Torvalds in the United States other countries or both Red Hat the Red Hat Shadow Man logo and all Red Hat based trademarks and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Red Hat Inc in the United States and other countries Other company product or service names may be trademarks or service marks of others Important notes Processor speeds indicate the internal clock speed of the microprocessor other factors also affect application performance 30 xSeries 226 Type 8648 User s Guide CD ROM drive speeds list the variable read rate Actual speeds vary and are often less than the maximum possible When referring to processor storage real and virtual storage or channel volume KB stands for approximately 1000 bytes MB stands for approxi
29. formation is http www ibm com eserver xseries The address for IBM IntelliStation information is http www ibm com pc intellistation You can find service information for your IBM products including supported options at http www ibm com pc support Software service and support Through IBM Support Line you can get telephone assistance for a fee with usage configuration and software problems with xSeries servers IntelliStation workstations and appliances For information about which products are supported by Support Line in your country or region go to http www ibm com services sl products For more information about Support Line and other IBM services go to or go tomi bm comiplanetwdej for suppor telephone numbers In the U S and Canada call 1 800 IBM SERV 1 800 426 7378 Hardware service and support 28 You can receive hardware service through IBM Integrated Technology Services or through your IBM reseller if your reseller is authorized by IBM to provide warranty service Go to http www ibm com planetwide for support telephone numbers or in the U S and Canada call 1 800 IBM SERV 1 800 426 7378 In the U S and Canada hardware service and support is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week In the U K these services are available Monday through Friday from 9 a m to 6 p m xSeries 226 Type 8648 User s Guide Appendix B Notices Edition notice This information was develop
30. gram and remove the CD from the CD ROM drive Restart the server Viewing the configuration You can use ServeRAID Manager to view information about RAID controllers and the RAID subsystem such as arrays logical drives hot spare drives and physical drives When you click an object in the ServeRAID Manager tree information about that object appears in the right pane To display a list of available actions for an object click the object and click Actions 24 To display available actions for an item click the item in the ServeRAID Manager tree and click Actions xSeries 226 Type 8648 User s Guide Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller The Ethernet controller is integrated on the system board It provides an interface for connecting to a 10 Mbps 100 Mbps or 1 Gbps network and provides full duplex FDX capability which enables simultaneous transmission and reception of data on the network If the Ethernet ports in the server support auto negotiation the controller detects the data transfer rate 10BASE T 100BASE TX or 1000BASE T and duplex mode full duplex or half duplex of the network and automatically operates at that rate and mode You do not have to set any jumpers or configure the controller However you must install a device driver to enable the operating system to address the controller For device drivers and information about configuring the Ethernet controller see the Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet S
31. he server 15 Advanced Setup Select this choice to change settings for advanced hardware features Important The server might malfunction if these options are incorrectly configured Follow the instructions on the screen carefully This choice is on the full Configuration Setup Utility menu only The following choices are available Memory Cache Select this choice to specify what types of memory to cache and how the cache should function Write Protect Write Back Write Through or Disabled CPU Options Select this choice to enable or disable Hyper Threading Technology The default setting for Hyper Threading Technology is Enabled Attention Do not make changes in the Advanced Processor Control option unless directed to do so by an IBM authorized service representative Advanced Chipset control Select this choice to modify settings that control features of the core chip set on the system board such as the PCI master latency timer or the PCI interrupts Attention Do not make changes in the Advanced Chipset Feature option unless directed to do so by an IBM authorized service representative PCI Bus Control Select this choice to set the PCI master latency timer value and PCI interrupt routing Power Management Setup Select this choice to enable or disable system power settings This includes automatic power on settings such as the Wake on LAN feature Hardware Monitor Select this choice to
32. ial ATA hard disk drives Standby voltage for system management features and monitoring System auto configuring from the configuration menu System error LED on the front bezel and diagnostics LEDs on the system board Upgradeable microcode for POST BIOS and read only memory ROM resident code locally or over a LAN Vital product data VPD includes serial number information and replacement part numbers stored in nonvolatile memory for easier remote maintenance Wake on LAN capability xSeries 226 Type 8648 User s Guide IBM Director With IBM Director a network administrator can View the hardware configuration of remote systems in detail Monitor the usage and performance of critical components such as microprocessors disks and memory Centrally manage individual or large groups of IBM and non IBM Intel based servers desktop computers workstations and mobile computers on a variety of platforms IBM Director provides a comprehensive entry level workgroup hardware manager Key features include Advanced self management capabilities for maximum system availability Multiple operating system platform support including Microsoft Windows 2000 Server Windows 2003 Server Windows XP Professional Red Hat Linux SUSE LINUX and Novell NetWare For a complete list of operating systems that support IBM Director see the IBM Director Compatibility Document This document is in Portable Document Format PDF at http
33. id direct exposure to the beam Safety vii viii Statement 4 A 218 kg 39 7 Ib 2 32 kg 70 5 Ib 255 kg 121 2 Ib CAUTION Use safe practices when lifting Statement 5 A A 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 The device also might have more than one power cord To remove all electrical current from the device ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source AA 2 7 mp m 1 C a xSeries 226 Type 8648 User s Guide Statement 8 AA CAUTION Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following label attached Hazardous voltage current and energy levels are present inside any component that has this label attached There are no serviceable parts inside these components If you suspect a problem with one of these parts contact a service technician Statement 12 A CAUTION The following label indicates a hot surface nearby A Statement 13 AA DANGER Overloading a branch circuit is potentially a fire hazard and a shock hazard under certain conditions To avoid these hazards ensure that your system electrical requirements do not exceed branch circuit protection requirements Refer to the information that is provided with your device for electrical specifications Safety ix X Statement 15
34. ing ServeRAID Manager in Startable CD mode you can configure the controller before you install the operating system The information in this section assumes that you are running ServeRAID Manager in Startable CD mode To run the ServeRAID Manager program in startable CD mode turn on the server then insert the CD into the CD ROM drive If the ServeRAID Manager program detects an unconfigured controller and ready drives the Configuration wizard starts In the Configuration wizard you can select express configuration or custom configuration Express configuration automatically configures the controller by grouping the first two physical drives in the ServeRAID Manager tree into an array and creating a RAID level 1 logical drive If you select custom configuration you can select the two physical drives that you want to group into an array and create a hot spare drive Using express configuration Complete the following steps to use Express configuration 1 In the ServeRAID Manager tree click the controller that you want to configure 2 From the toolbar click Create Chapter 2 Configuring the server 23 8 Click Express configuration Click Next The Configuration summary window opens Review the information that is displayed in the Configuration summary window To change the configuration click Modify arrays or Modify logical drives Note Some operating systems have size limitations for logical drives Before you
35. ing the xSeries 226 Type 8648 server The IBM server xSeries 226 Type 8648 server is a high performance server based on IBM X Architecture technologies It is ideally suited for networking environments that require superior microprocessor performance improved systems management as well as flexible memory and data management Performance ease of use reliability and expansion capabilities were key considerations in the design of your server These design features make it possible for you to customize the system hardware to meet your needs today and provide flexible expansion capabilities for the future Your server contains IBM Enterprise X Architecture technologies which help increase performance reliability and availability For more information about the IBM X Architecture technologies and features in your server see offers on page 4 and Reliability availability and serviceability on page 5 For additional information about the IBM X Architecture technologies and features go to http www ibm com pc us eserver xseries xarchitecture You can obtain up to date information about your server and other IBM server products at http www ibm com eserver xseries For service or assistance information see Appendix A Getting help and technical assistance on page 27 Related documentation This User s Guide provides general information about your server including information about features how to config
36. l cables to connectors Remove signal cables from connectors Boc Attach power cords to outlet Remove all cables from devices Turn device ON a d c mL xSeries 226 Type 8648 User s Guide Statement 2 A 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 The battery contains lithium and can explode if not properly used handled or disposed of Do not Throw or immerse into water Heat to more than 100 C 212 F Repair or disassemble Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations Statement 3 A CAUTION When laser products such as CD ROMs DVD drives fiber optic devices or transmitters are installed note the following Do not remove the covers Removing the covers of the laser product could result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation There are no serviceable parts inside the device Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure A DANGER Some laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser diode Note the following Laser radiation when open Do not stare into the beam do not view directly with optical instruments and avo
37. ll Configuration Setup Utility menu An administrator password is intended to be used by a system administrator it limits access to the full Configuration Setup Utility menu If you set only an administrator password you do not have to type a password to complete the System startup but you must type the administrator password to access the Configuration Setup Utility menu If you set a power on password for a user and an administrator password for a system administrator you can type either password to complete the system startup A system administrator who types the administrator password has access to the full Configuration Setup Utility menu the system administrator can give the user authority to set change and delete the power on password A user who types the power on password has access to only the limited Configuration Setup Utility menu the user can set change and delete the power on password if the system administrator has given the user that authority User password If a user password is set when you turn on the server the system startup will not be completed until you type the user password You can use any combination of up to seven characters A Z a z and 0 9 for the password When a user password is set you can enable the Unattended Start mode in which the keyboard and mouse remain locked but the operating system can start You can unlock the keyboard and mouse by typing the user password Administrator passw
38. ly hazardous to you A danger statement is placed just before the description of a potentially lethal or extremely hazardous procedure step or situation xSeries 226 Type 8648 User s Guide Features and specifications The following information is a summary of the features and specifications of the server Depending on the server model some features might not be available or some specifications might not apply You can use the Configuration Setup Utility program to determine the type and speed of the microprocessors in the server Table 1 Features and specifications Microprocessor Supports up to two Intel Xeon microprocessors 1 MB Level 2 cache 800 MHz front side bus FSB Memory Minimum 512 MB Maximum 8 GB Type PC2 3200 double data rate 2 DDR2 registered Connectors six dual inline memory module DIMM connectors Drives standard Diskette 1 44 MB two mode CD ROM IDE Expansion bays Four or six hard disk drive bays depending on the model Six open hot swap slim high 3 5 inch SCSI drive bays SCSI models Four slim high 3 5 inch Serial ATA SATA drive bays SATA models Two half high 5 25 inch bays CD ROM drive installed in one bay One slim high 3 5 inch removable media or hard disk drive bay diskette drive installed PCI and PCI X expansion slots Two PCI 33 MHz 32 bit Two PCI X 100 MHz 64 bit One PCI X 133 MHz 64 bit One PCI Express
39. m When you start the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD the program prompts you to complete the following tasks Select your language Select your keyboard layout and country View the overview to learn about ServerGuide features View the readme file to review installation tips for your operating system and adapter Start the operating system installation You will need your operating system CD Typical operating system installation You can use the ServerGuide program to shorten your installation time The ServerGuide program provides the device drivers that are required for your hardware and for the operating system that you are installing This section describes a typical ServerGuide operating system installation Note Features and functions can vary slightly with different versions of the ServerGuide program 1 After you have completed the setup process the operating system installation program starts You will need your operating system CD to complete the installation 2 The ServerGuide program stores information about the server model service processor hard disk drive controllers and network adapters Then the program checks the CD for newer device drivers This information is stored and then passed to the operating system installation program 3 The ServerGuide program presents operating system partition options that are based on your operating system selection and the installed hard disk drives 4
40. mately 1 000 000 bytes and GB stands for approximately 1 000 000 000 bytes When referring to hard disk drive capacity or communications volume MB stands for 1 000 000 bytes and GB stands for 1 000 000 000 bytes Total user accessible capacity may vary depending on operating environments Maximum internal hard disk drive capacities assume the replacement of any standard hard disk drives and population of all hard disk drive bays with the largest currently supported drives available from IBM Maximum memory may require replacement of the standard memory with an optional memory module IBM makes no representation or warranties regarding non IBM products and services that are ServerProven including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose These products are offered and warranted solely by third parties 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 Product recycling and disposal This unit contains materials such as circuit boards cables electromagnetic compatibility gaskets and connectors which may contain lead and copper beryllium alloys that require special handling and disposal at end of life Before this unit is disposed of these mate
41. models The ServerGuide program requires a supported IBM server with an enabled startable bootable CD ROM drive In addition to the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD you must have your operating system CD to install your operating system The ServerGuide program has the following features Sets system date and time Detects the SCSI RAID adapter controller or integrated SCSI controller with RAID capabilities and runs the SCSI RAID configuration program Checks the microcode firmware levels of a ServeRAID adapter and determines whether a later level is available from the CD Detects installed hardware options and provides updated device drivers for most adapters and devices xSeries 226 Type 8648 User s Guide Provides diskette free installation for supported Windows operating systems e Includes an online readme file with links to tips for your hardware and operating system installation Setup and configuration overview When you use the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD you do not need setup diskettes You can use the CD to configure any supported IBM server model The setup program provides a list of tasks that are required to set up your server model On a server with a ServeRAID adapter or integrated SCSI controller with RAID capabilities you can run the SCSI RAID configuration program to create logical drives Note Features and functions can vary slightly with different versions of the ServerGuide progra
42. nda Sao Tome and Principe Saudi Arabia Senegal Serbia Slovakia Slovenia Republic of Somalia Spain Suriname Sweden Syrian Arab Republic Tajikistan Tahiti Togo Tunisia Turkey Turkmenistan Ukraine Upper Volta Uzbekistan Vanuatu Vietnam Wallis and Futuna Yugoslavia Federal Republic of Zaire 13F9997 Denmark 14F0015 Bangladesh Lesotho Macao Maldives Namibia Nepal Pakistan Samoa South Africa Sri Lanka Swaziland Uganda 34 xSeries 226 Type 8648 User s Guide 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 Polynesia Qatar Saint Kitts and Nevis Saint Lucia Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Seychelles Sierra Leone Singapore Sudan Tanzania United Republic of Trinidad and Tobago United Arab Emirates Dubai United Kingdom Yemen Zambia Zimbabwe 14F0051 Liechtenstein Switzerland 14F0069 Chile Italy Libyan Arab Jamahiriya 14F0087 Israel 1838574 Antigua and Barbuda Aruba Bahamas Barbados Belize Bermuda Bolivia Brazil Caicos Islands Canada Cayman Islands Costa Rica Colombia Cuba Dominican Republic Ecuador El Salvador Guam Guatemala Haiti Honduras Jamaica Japan Mexic
43. nect the power cord to this connector AC LED On the SCSI hot swap server models that have redundant power supplies when this light is lit the power supply has AC voltage applied DC LED On the SCSI hot swap server models that have redundant power supplies when this light is lit the power supply is turned on and operating Mouse connector Connect a mouse or other PS 2 device to this connector Keyboard connector Connect a PS 2 keyboard to this connector Parallel connector Connect a parallel device to this connector Video connector Connect a monitor to this connector Serial 1 connector Connect a 9 pin serial device to this connector USB 2 connector Connect a USB device to this connector 10 xSeries 226 Type 8648 User s Guide USB 1 connector Connect a USB device to this connector Ethernet connector Use this connector to connect the server to a network Serial 2 connector Connect a 9 pin serial device to this connector If you have an optional Remote Supervisor Adapter Il systems management adapter installed in PCI X slot 2 your server has additional connectors and LEDs See the Option Installation Guide for more information about these connectors and LEDs In addition if you install the optional Remote Supervisor Adapter Il you must disconnect the video cable from the server external video connector and connect it to the optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II Server power features When the server is c
44. nfiguration method described in the instructions that come with that adapter to view or change SCSI settings for attached devices 20 xSeries 226 Type 8648 User s Guide Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility programs for Serial ATA RAID Use the Array Configuration Utility in the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility programs to add RAID level O and level 1 functionality to the integrated Serial ATA SATA controller This utility is part of the BIOS code in the server For additional information about using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility programs see the documentation on the IBM ServeRAID 7e Adaptec HostRAID Support CD If this CD did not come with your server you can download it from the IBM Web site at http www ibm com pc support The integrated Serial ATA RAID feature SATA HostRAID comes disabled by default You must enable it and install the device drivers before you can use it The SATA RAID feature configuration utilities device drivers and information are available on the IBM ServeRAID 7e Adaptec HostRAID Support CD Enabling the Serial ATA HostRAID feature Complete the following steps to enable the SATA RAID feature 1 Turn on the server 2 When the prompt Press F1 for Configuration Setup appears press F1 If you have set an administrator password you are prompted to type the password Select Advanced Setup Make sure the setting for Serial ATA is Enabled Scroll down and select SATA RAID En
45. o Micronesia Federal States of Netherlands Antilles Nicaragua Panama Peru Philippines Taiwan United States of America Venezuela 24P6858 Korea Democratic People s Republic of Korea Republic of 34G0232 Japan 36L8880 Argentina Paraguay Uruguay 49P2078 India 49P2110 Brazil 6952300 Antigua and Barbuda Aruba Bahamas Barbados Belize Bermuda Bolivia Caicos Islands Canada Cayman Islands Colombia Costa Rica Cuba Dominican Republic Ecuador El Salvador Guam Guatemala Haiti Honduras Jamaica Mexico Micronesia Federal States of Netherlands Antilles Nicaragua Panama Peru Philippines Saudi Arabia Thailand Taiwan United States of America Venezuela Appendix B Notices 35 36 xSeries 226 Type 8648 User s Guide Index A acoustical noise emissions 3 Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility programs using 21 adapter specifications 3 advanced setup 16 Array Configuration Utility using to configure the SATA controller 21 arrays using SCSISelect Utility HostRAID feature 22 using ServeRAID Manager 23 attention notices 2 availability features 5 C cache control 16 caution statements 2 CD ROM drive activity LED 8 eject button 8 specifications 3 Class A electronic emission notice 32 clear CMOS 17 CMOS clearing 17 configuration Configuration Setup Utility 13 custom 24 express 23 fine tuning 24 ServeRAID programs 13 ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD 13 summary window 24
46. oftware CD that comes with your server For updated information about configuring the controller go to http www ibm com pc support Using the SCSISelect Utility program some models Use the SCSISelect Utility program to configure SCSI devices Starting the SCSISelect Utility program Complete the following steps to start the SCSISelect utility program 1 Turn on the server 2 When the prompt lt lt lt Press lt CTRL gt lt A gt for SCSISelect Utility gt gt gt appears press Ctri A If you have set an administrator password you are prompted to type the password 3 Use the arrow keys to select a choice for which you want to change settings and press Enter 4 When the prompt Would you like to configure the SCSI controller or run the SCSI disk utility appears make your selection and press Enter 5 Use the arrow keys to select a choice from the menu 6 Follow the instructions on the screen to change the settings of the selected items and press Enter SCSISelect Utility menu choices The following choices are on the SCSISelect Utility menu Configure View SCSI Controller Settings Select this choice to view or change SCSI controller settings To reset the SCSI controller to its default values press F6 and follow the instructions on the screen You can view or change the following controller settings SCSI Controller ID Select this choice to view the SCSI controller ID which is typically 7 SCSI Controll
47. ogram some of those changes are reflected in the system information you cannot change settings directly in the system information This choice is on the full Configuration Setup Utility menu only Devices and I O Ports Select this choice to view or change assignments for devices and input output I O ports and to specify whether parallel ATA Serial ATA or both will be the native mode for the server Select this choice to enable or disable integrated Ethernet controllers SATA RAID and all standard ports such as serial and parallel Enable is the default setting for all controllers If you disable a device it cannot be configured and the operating system will not be able to detect it this is equivalent to disconnecting the device 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 Date and Time Select this choice to vew and set the date and time in the server in 24 hour format hour minute second System Security Select this choice to set passwords See Passwords on page 17 for more information about passwords You can also enable the chassis intrusion detector to alert you each time the server cover is removed Administrator Password Select this choice to set or change an administrator password An administrator password is intended to be used by a system administra
48. onnected to an ac power source but is not turned on the operating system does not run and all core logic is shut down however the server can respond to remote requests to turn on the server The power on LED flashes to indicate that the server is connected to an ac power source but is not turned on Note When the server is connected to an ac power source the power supply fan turns on and remains on to provide cooling to the power supply Turning on the server Approximately 20 seconds after the server is connected to ac power the power control button becomes active and you can turn on the server and start the operating system by pressing the power control button The server can also be turned on in any of the following ways f a power failure occurs while the server is turned on the server will restart automatically when power is restored f your operating system supports the systems management software for an optional Remote Supervisor Adapter Il the systems management software can turn on the server f your operating system supports the Wake on LAN feature the Wake on LAN feature can turn on the server f an optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II is installed in the server the server can be turned on from the Remote Supervisor Adapter Il user interface Note When 4 GB or more of memory physical or logical is installed some memory is reserved for various system resources and is unavailable to the operating sys
49. ord If an administrator password is set you must type the administrator password for access to the full Configuration Setup Utility menu You can use any combination of up to seven characters A Z a z and 0 9 for the password Resetting passwords If you forget the user password you can regain access to the server in any of the following ways e f an administrator password is set type the administrator password at the password prompt Start the Configuration Setup Utility program and reset the user password Remove the server battery and then reinstall it See the Option Installation Guide for instructions for removing the battery Change the pin position of the clear CMOS password override jumper on the system board to bypass the user password check See the nstallation Guide for the location of the clear CMOS jumper Chapter 2 Configuring the server 17 If you forget the administrator password you can change the pin position of the clear CMOS jumper on the system board to bypass the user and administrator password check This enables you to reset these passwords See the Installation Guide for the location of the clear CMOS jumper Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD includes an easy to use setup and installation program that is designed for your IBM server The ServerGuide program detects the server model and hardware options that are installed and uses that informa
50. ory downsizing on error detection Automatic restart on nonmaskable interrupt NMI Automatic Server Restart ASR logic supporting a system restart when the operating system becomes unresponsive Automatic server restart after a power failure based on the BIOS setting Availability of microcode level Boot block recovery Built in menu driven setup system configuration and redundant array of independent disks RAID configuration Built in monitoring for fan power temperature and voltage CD based diagnostic programs Cooling fans with speed sensing capability Customer support center that is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week Diagnostic support of ServeRAID adapters Error codes and messages 1 Service availability will vary by country Response time varies may exclude holidays Chapter 1 Introducing the xSeries 226 Type 8648 server 5 6 Error correcting code ECC double data rate DDR synchronous dynamic random access memory SDRAM with serial presence detect SPD Error logging of POST failures Hot swap SCSI hard disk drives Integrated Ethernet controller Support for the optional IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II Key lock support for physical security Memory change messages posted to the error log Power on self test POST Predictive Failure Analysis PFA alerts Read only memory ROM checksums Redundant Ethernet capabilities requires an optional Ethernet adapter with failover support Simple swap Ser
51. p drives and filler panels unless the key lock on the server side cover is unlocked Systems management capabilities Your server supports an optional Remote Supervisor Adapter Il This adapter when used with the systems management software that comes with your server enables you to manage the functions of the server locally and remotely The Remote Supervisor Adapter II also provides system monitoring event recording and dial out alert capability See the documentation that comes with your systems management software for more information To order an optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II contact your IBM marketing representative or authorized reseller Reliability availability and serviceability Three important server design features are reliability availability and serviceability RAS The RAS features help to ensure the integrity of the data that is stored in your server the availability of the server when you need it and the ease with which you can diagnose and repair problems Your server has the following RAS features 1 year parts 1 year labor limited warranty Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI Advanced Desktop Management Interface DMI features Alert Standard Format ASF 2 0 support providing secure remote power on power off and seven standard alerts for components such as fans voltage and temperature Automatic BIOS recovery to a backup image Automatic error retry or recovery Automatic mem
52. pographical errors Changes are periodically made to the information herein these changes will be incorporated in new editions of the publication IBM may make improvements and or changes in the product s and or the program s described in this publication at any time without notice Any references in this information to non IBM Web sites are provided for convenience only and do not in any manner serve as an endorsement of those 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 Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2004 All rights reserved U S Government Users Restricted Rights Use duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp Copyright IBM Corp 2004 29 Trademarks The following terms are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States other countries or both Active Memory Predictive Failure Analysis Active PCI PS 2 Active PCI X ServeRAID Alert on LAN ServerGuide BladeCenter ServerProven C2T Interconnect TechConnect Chipkill ThinkPad EtherJet Tivoli e business logo Tivoli Enterprise Oserver Update Connector FlashCopy Wake on LAN IBM XA 32 IBM logo XA 64 IntelliStation X Architecture N
53. pt Press F1 for Configuration Setup appears press F1 If you have set both a power on password and an administrator password you must type the administrator password to access the full Configuration Setup Utility menu If you do not type the administrator password a limited Configuration Setup Utility menu is available 3 Select settings to view or change Configuration Setup Utility menu choices The following choices are on the Configuration Setup Utility main menu Depending on the version of the BIOS code in your server some menu choices might differ slightly from these descriptions 14 System Summary Select this choice to view configuration information including the type and speed of the microprocessors and the amount of installed memory When you make configuration changes through other options in the Configuration Setup Utility program the changes are reflected in the system summary you cannot change settings directly in the system summary This choice is on the full and limited Configuration Setup Utility menu System Information Select this choice to view information about your server such as the machine type and model of the computer the serial number the system board identifier and the revision level and issue date of the BIOS code stored in the electrically xSeries 226 Type 8648 User s Guide erasable programmable ROM EEPROM When you make changes through other options in the Configuration Setup Utility pr
54. r models each hot swap hard disk drive has an amber status LED If the status LED for a drive is lit continuously it indicates that the individual drive is faulty The interpretation of a flashing status LED depends on the SCSI controller that is connected to the hot swap drive as follows When the drive is connected to an optional ServeRAID adapter a slowly flashing one flash per second status LED indicates that the drive is being 8 xSeries 226 Type 8648 User s Guide rebuilt When the LED is flashing rapidly three flashes per second it indicates that the controller on the adapter is identifying the drive Power on LED When this LED is lit and not flashing it indicates that the server is turned on When this LED is flashing it indicates that the server is off and still connected to an ac power source Power control button Press this button to turn the server on and off manually System error LED When this amber LED is lit it indicates that a system error has occurred An LED on the system board might also be lit to help isolate the error Detailed troubleshooting information is in the Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD USB connectors Connect USB devices to these connectors Ethernet link status LED This LED is on the Ethernet connector on the back of the server When this LED is lit it indicates that there is an active connection on the Ethernet port Ethernet tr
55. ralia and New Zealand Class A statement Attention This is a Class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirement Notice to Customers This apparatus is approved under approval number NS G 1234 J 100003 for indirect connection to public telecommunication systems in the United Kingdom 32 xSeries 226 Type 8648 User s Guide European Union EMC Directive conformance statement This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EU Council Directive 89 336 EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility 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 The limits for Class A equipment were derived for commercial and industrial environments to provide reasonable protection against interference with licensed communication equipment Attention This is a Class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures Taiwanese Class A warning
56. rials must be removed and recycled or discarded according to applicable regulations IBM offers product return programs in several countries Information on product recycling offerings can be found on IBM s Internet site at http www ibm com ibm environment products prp shtml Battery return program This product may contain a sealed lead acid nickel cadmium nickel metal hydride lithium or lithium ion battery Consult your user manual or service manual for specific battery information The battery must be recycled or disposed of properly Recycling facilities may not be available in your area For information on disposal of batteries outside the United States go to http www ibm com ibm environment products batteryrecycle shtml or contact your local waste disposal facility In the United States IBM has established a collection process for reuse recycling or proper disposal of used IBM sealed lead acid nickel cadmium nickel metal hydride and battery packs from IBM equipment For information on proper disposal of these batteries contact IBM at 1 800 426 4333 Have the IBM part number listed on the battery available prior to your call In the Netherlands the following applies Appendix B Notices 31 Electronic emission notices Federal Communications Commission FCC statement Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
57. rts high resolutions and includes many performance enhancing features for your operating system environment IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD Your server comes with a BM Enhanced Diagnostics CD which you can use to diagnose problems IBM Director IBM Director is a workgroup hardware management tool that you can use to centrally manage xSeries servers For more information see the IBM Director documentation on the BM Director CD IBM Enterprise X Architecture technology IBM X Architecture technology combines proven innovative IBM designs to make your Intel processor based server powerful scalable and reliable For more information go to http www ibm com pc us eserver xseries xarchitecture IBM ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD provides programs to help you set up your server and install a 32 bit Windows operating system The ServerGuide program detects installed hardware options and provides the correct configuration programs and device drivers For more information about the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD see Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD on page 18 Integrated network support Your server comes with an integrated Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet controller which supports connection to a 10 Mbps 100 Mbps or 1000 Mbps network For more information see Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller on page 25 Large data storage and hot swap capabilities
58. save the configuration verify that the size of the logical drive is appropriate for your operating system Click Apply then click Yes when asked if you want to apply the new configuration The configuration is saved in the controller and in the physical drives Exit from the ServeRAID Manager program and remove the CD from the CD ROM drive Restart the server Using custom configuration Complete the following steps to use custom configuration 1 1 1 1 ak oN o 0 p 2 In the ServeRAID Manager tree click the controller that you want to configure From the toolbar click Create Click Custom configuration Click Next The Create arrays window opens Click the appropriate tab in the right pane then from the list of ready drives select the two drives you want to move to the array Click the icon to add the drives to the array Complete the following steps if you want to configure a hot spare drive a Click the Spares tab b Select the physical drive you want to designate as the hot spare drive then click the icon to add the drive Click Next The Configuration summary window opens Review the information that is displayed in the Configuration summary window To change the configuration click Back Click Apply then click Yes when asked if you want to apply the new configuration The configuration is saved in the controller and in the physical drives Exit from the ServeRAID Manager pro
59. sing this CD see Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD on page 18 Boot Menu program The Boot Menu program is part of the BIOS code in your server Use it to temporarily assign a device to be first in the startup sequence overriding the startup sequence that is set in the Configuration Setup Utility program Ethernet controller configuration For information about configuring the Ethernet controller see Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller on page 25 Adaptec HostRAID configuration programs Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility programs for Serial ATA RAID Use the Array Configuration Utility within the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility programs to configure RAID for the integrated Serial ATA SATA controller and the devices that are attached to it For more information about Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utilit programs for Serial ATA RAID on page 21 SCSISelect Utility program for SCSI RAID Use the SCSI HostRAID feature of SCSISelect Utility program to configure RAID for the SCSI controller and the devices that are attached to it For more information about using this utility program see Using the SCSISelect Utility program for SCSI RAID on page 22 ServeRAID Manager ServeRAID Manager is available as a stand alone program and as an IBM Director extension If a ServeRAID adapter is installed in your server use ServeRAID Manager to define and configure your disk arr
60. specifications 3 SCSISelect Utility program menu choices 25 starting 25 using 25 using to configure the SCSI controller 22 Serial ATA See SATA server size 3 ServeRAID Manager 24 Configuration wizard 23 overview 23 startable CD mode 23 using to configure arrays 23 ServeRAID programs 13 ServerGuide CDs 13 features 18 NOS installation 19 Setup and Installation CD 13 using 18 serviceability features 5 setup advanced 16 with ServerGuide 19 size 3 SMP 1 specifications 3 specifications and features 3 startable CD mode 23 starting SCSiSelect Utility program 25 statements and notices 2 status LEDs 8 symmetric multiprocessing 1 system error LED 9 system specifications 3 systems management 7 T temperature 3 trademarks 30 U United States electronic emission Class A notice 32 United States FCC Class A notice 32 update device drivers and firmware 7 using Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility 21 Boot Menu program 20 IBM Configuration Setup Utility program 13 14 passwords 15 17 SCSI HostRAID to configure the controller 22 SCSiSelect Utility program 25 ServeRAID Manager 23 the Adaptec HostRAID configuration programs 20 the SATA HostRAID feature 21 the SCSI HostRAID feature 22 the SCSiSelect Utility 22 utility ServeRAID Manager 23 V video 3 video controller 3 W Web site ServerGuide 18 weight 3 Index 39 40 xSeries 226 Type 8648 User s Guide Part Number 88P8977 Printed in USA 1P P N
61. t receive activity 9 hard disk drive activity 8 hot swap hard disk drive activity 8 hot swap hard disk drive status 8 power supply AC 10 power supply DC 10 power on 9 system error 9 M memory specifications 3 microprocessor cache 16 specifications 3 N NOS installation with ServerGuide 19 without ServerGuide 19 notes 2 notes important 30 notices electronic emission 32 FCC Class A 32 notices and statements 2 O online publications 2 P password forgotten 17 power on and administrator 17 setting 15 using 17 password override 17 passwords forgotten 17 18 resetting 18 PCI configuration 16 PCI expansion slots 3 power control button 9 power cords 34 power supply specifications 3 power switch 9 power cord connector 10 power on LED 9 processor control 16 R RAS features 5 RAS See also features reliability availability and serviceability 5 38 xSeries 226 Type 8648 User s Guide related documentation 1 reliability features 5 Remote Supervisor Adapter configuration 13 resetting passwords 18 S SATA drives 3 HostRAID feature enabling 21 using to configure the SATA controller 21 models 3 20 RAID configuring 13 21 HostRAID feature enabling 21 levels 20 simple swap 6 SCSI HostRAID feature enabling 22 using to configure the SCSI controller 22 hot swap 6 models 3 RAID configuring 13 HostRAID feature enabling 22 levels 20 SCSI controller configuring 22 SCSISelect Utility program 14
62. tem The amount of memory that is reserved for system resources depends on the operating system the configuration of the server and the configured PCI options Chapter 1 Introducing the xSeries 226 Type 8648 server 11 Turning off the server 12 When you turn off the server and leave it connected to ac power the server can respond to remote requests to turn on the server To remove all power from the server you must disconnect it from the power source Some operating systems require an orderly shutdown before you turn off the server See your operating system documentation for information about shutting down the operating system Statement 5 AA 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 The device also might have more than one power cord To remove all electrical current from the device ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source AA 2 as 1 7 mp The server can be turned off in any of the following ways You can turn off the server from the operating system if your operating system supports this feature After an orderly shutdown of the operating system the server will be turned off automatically You can press the power control button to start an orderly shutdown of the operating system and turn off the server if your operating system supports this feature f the
63. tion during setup to configure the hardware 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 systems If the ServerGuide program did not come with your server or if a later version of the ServerGuide program is available you can download a free image of the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD or you can purchase the CD To download the image go to the IBM ServerGuide Web page at To purchase the latest ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD go to the ServerGuide fulfillment Web site ahitp iwwwibr com pe coupon The ServerGuide program has the following features to make setup easier An easy to use interface Diskette free setup and configuration programs that are based on detected hardware ServeRAID Manager program which configures the ServeRAID adapter and updates the ServeRAID firmware if needed Device drivers that are provided for your server model and detected hardware Operating system partition size and file system type that are selectable during setup ServerGuide features 18 Features and functions can vary slightly with different versions of the ServerGuide program To learn more about the version that you have start the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD and view the online overview Not all features are supported on all server
64. tor it limits access to the full Configuration Setup Utility menu If an administrator password is set the full Configuration Setup Utility menu is available only if ou type the administrator password at the password prompt See Administrator password on page 17 for more information Power on Password Select this choice to set or change a power on password See User password on page 17 for more information Startup Option Select this choice to view or change the start options Changes in the start options take effect when you restart the server You can specify whether the server starts with the keyboard number lock on or off You can enable the server to run without a diskette drive monitor or keyboard You can enable or disable USB support If you disable the integrated USB controller the server will have no USB capability to maintain USB capability make sure that Enabled is selected for the USB Legacy Support and USB devices options The startup sequence specifies the order in which the server checks devices to find a boot record The server starts from the first boot record that it finds You can also specify whether the integrated SCSI controller or an optional SCSI adapter has boot precedence If you enable the boot fail count the BIOS default settings will be restored after three consecutive failures to find a boot record This choice is on the full Configuration Setup Utility menu only Chapter 2 Configuring t
65. u can perform Most xSeries and IntelliStation systems operating systems and programs come with information that contains troubleshooting procedures and explanations of error messages and error codes If you suspect a software problem see the information for the operating system or program Using the documentation Information about your IBM xSeries or IntelliStation system and preinstalled software if any is available in the documentation that comes with your system That documentation includes printed books online books readme files and help files See the troubleshooting information in your system documentation for instructions for using the diagnostic programs The troubleshooting information or the diagnostic programs might tell you that you need additional or updated device drivers or other software IBM maintains pages on the World Wide Web where you can get the latest technical information and download device drivers and updates To access these pages go to http www ibm com pc support and follow the instructions Also you can order publications through the IBM Publications Ordering System at http www elink ibmlink ibm com public applications publications cgibin pbi cgi Copyright IBM Corp 2004 27 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 xSeries and IntelliStation products services and support The address for IBM xSeries in
66. ur server documentation Copyright IBM Corp 2004 1 These updates are available from the IBM Web site Complete the following steps to check for updated documentation and technical updates ja a d ON Go to http www ibm com pc support In the Learn section click Online publications On the Online publications page in the Brand field select Servers In the Family field select xSeries 226 Click Continue Notices and statements used in this document 2 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 The following notices and statements are used in this document Notes These notices provide important tips guidance or advice Important These notices provide information or advice that might help you avoid inconvenient or problem situations Attention These notices indicate potential damage to programs devices or data An attention notice is placed just before the instruction or situation in which damage could occur Caution These statements indicate situations that can be potentially hazardous to you A caution statement is placed just before the description of a potentially hazardous procedure step or situation Danger These statements indicate situations that can be potential
67. ure the server and how to get help In addition to this User s Guide the following documentation comes with your server e Installation Guide This printed document contains instructions for setting up your server and basic instructions for installing some options Option Installation Guide This document is in Portable Document Format PDF on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD It contains instructions for installing removing and connecting optional devices that your server supports e Safety Information This document is in PDF on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD It contains translated caution and danger statements Each caution and danger statement that appears in the documentation has a number that you can use to locate the corresponding statement in your language in the Safety Information document Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide This document is in PDF on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD It contains information to help you solve problems yourself and it contains information for service technicians Depending on your server model additional documentation might be included on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD Your server might have features that are not described in the documentation that you received with the server The documentation might be updated occasionally to include information about those features or technical updates might be available to provide additional information that is not included in yo
68. x16 Video ATI Radeon 7000 M video controller with 16 MB SDRAM video memory on the System board Cooling Three speed controlled fans Integrated functions Support for IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II Broadcom 5721 10 100 1000 Ethernet controller with RJ 45 Ethernet port Two serial ports One parallel port Integrated RAID capability SCSI models SCSI controller with RAID capabilities and two Ultra320 SCSI ports one internal one optional external SATA models Dual port Serial ATA controller with RAID capabilities Four Universal Serial Bus USB v2 0 ports two on front and two on rear of enclosure Keyboard port Mouse port ATA 100 dual channel IDE controller ATI Radeon 7000 M video Compatible with SVGA and VGA 16 MB video memory Diagnostic LEDs Fans Memory Microprocessors Hot swap power supplies some models Power supplies Two some models 514 watt output 115 230 V ac hot swap power supplies Two power supplies provide redundant power One some models 530 watt output 115 230 V ac non hot swap power supply Size Height 440 mm 18 4 in Depth 643 mm 25 3 in Width 217 mm 6 5 in Weight 20 kg 44 Ib to 25 8 kg 57 Ib depending upon configuration Electrical input Sine wave input 50 or 60 Hz required Input voltage and frequency ranges automatically selected Input voltage low range Minimum 100 V ac

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