User’s Guide
xSeries 225
Type 8647
IBM xSeri es 225
Type 8647
User’s Guide
SC59-P210-40
Note:
Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in Appendix B, “Warranty information” on
page 25, and Appendix C, “Notices” on page 37.
First Edition (November 2002)
© Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2002. All rights reserved.
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with IBM Corp.
Contents
Safety ............................v
Chapter 1. Introducing the IBM xSeries 225 Type 8647 server.......1
Notices and statements used in this book ...............1
Related publications .......................2
Features and specifications .....................3
What your server offers ......................4
Reliability, availability, and serviceability features .............5
Updating device drivers and firmware .................6
IBM Director ..........................6
Controls and indicators ......................8
Server power features ......................10
Turning on the server .....................10
Turning off the server .....................11
Chapter 2. Configuring your server ................13
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program .............13
Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program ............13
Configuration/Setup Utility menu choices ..............14
Passwords .........................16
Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD ............17
ServerGuide features .....................17
Setup and configuration overview .................18
System Partition .......................19
Typical operating system installation ................19
Setting up or updating multiple servers ...............20
Installing your operating system without ServerGuide ..........20
Using ServeRAID Manager ....................20
Using the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program ............21
Starting the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program ..........21
Formatting a SCSI hard disk drive .................22
Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller ...............22
Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance ..........23
Before you call .........................23
Using the documentation ....................23
Getting help and information from the World Wide Web .........23
Software service and support ..................24
Hardware service and support ..................24
Appendix B. Warranty information .................25
Warranty period ........................25
Problem determination .....................25
Warranty service and support ..................26
International Warranty Service ..................26
Purchasing additional services ..................27
IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-06 8/2000 .........28
Part 1 - General Terms .....................28
Part 2 - Country-unique Terms ..................30
Appendix C. Notices ......................37
Edition notice .........................37
Trademarks ..........................38
© Copyright IBM Corp. 2002 iii
Important notes.........................38
Electronic emission notices ....................39
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement .........39
Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement ........39
Australia and New Zealand Class A statement ............40
United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirement.........40
European Union EMC Directive conformance statement .........40
Taiwan electrical emission statement ................40
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement . . . 40
Power cords ..........................41
Index ............................43
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Safety
Before installing this product, read the Safety Information.
Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações de Segurança.
Pred instalací tohoto produktu si prectete prírucku bezpecnostních instrukcí.
Læs sikkerhedsforskrifterne, før du installerer dette produkt.
Lees voordat u dit product installeert eerst de veiligheidsvoorschriften.
Ennen kuin asennat tämän tuotteen, lue turvaohjeet kohdasta Safety Information.
Avant d’installer ce produit, lisez les consignes de sécurité.
Vor der Installation dieses Produkts die Sicherheitshinweise lesen.
Prima di installare questo prodotto, leggere le Informazioni sulla Sicurezza.
Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen (Safety Information) før du installerer dette produktet.
Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança.
© Copyright IBM Corp. 2002 v
Antes de instalar este producto lea la información de seguridad.
Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten.
Statement 1
Danger
Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is hazardous.
To avoid a shock hazard:
v Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or
reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm.
v Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet.
v Connect to properly wired outlets any equipment that will be attached to this
product.
v When possible, use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal cables.
v Never turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire, water, or structural
damage.
v 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.
v Connect and disconnect cables as described in the following table when installing,
moving, or opening covers on this product or attached devices.
To connect:
1. Turn everything OFF.
2. First, attach all cables to devices.
3. Attach signal cables to connectors.
4. Attach power cords to outlet.
5. Turn device ON.
To disconnect:
1. Turn everything OFF.
2. First, remove power cords from outlet.
3. Remove signal cables from connectors.
4. Remove all cables from devices.
Statement 2
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:
v Throw or immerse into water.
v Heat to more than 100°C (212°F)
v Repair or disassemble
Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations.
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Statement 3
CAUTION:
When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic devices, or
transmitters) are installed, note the following:
v 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.
v Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those
specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure.
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 avoid direct exposure to the beam.
Statement 4
≥18 kg (39.7 lb) ≥32 kg (70.5 lb) ≥55 kg (121.2 lb)
CAUTION:
Use safe practices when lifting.
Safety vii
Statement 5
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.
1
2
Statement 8
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
CAUTION:
The following label indicates a hot surface nearby.
Statement 13
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 the branch circuit protection requirements. Refer to the
information that is provided with your IBM device for electrical specifications.
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Statement 15
CAUTION:
Make sure that the rack is secured properly to avoid tipping when the server unit is
extended.
Statement 23
CAUTION:
Do not place any object weighing more than 50 kg (110 lb) on top of rack-mounted
devices.
>50 kg (110 lb)
Declaración 23
PRECAUCIÓN:
No coloque ningún objeto que pese más de 50 kg (110 libras) encima de los
dispositivos montados en bastidor.
>50 kg (110 libras)
Hinweis 23
ACHTUNG:
Keine Gegenstände, die mehr als 50 kg wiegen, auf Rack-Einheiten ablegen.
>50 kg
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Noticenø23
ATTENTION:
Ne posez pas d’objet dont le poids dépasse 50 kg sur les unités montées en armoire.
>50 kg
Varningsmeddelande 23
VARNING:
Placera inte något föremål som väger mer än 50 kg ovanpå rackmonterade enheter.
>50 kg
Merknad 23
ADVARSEL:
Ikke sett gjenstander som veier mer enn 50 kg oppå enheter som er montert i et
kabinett.
>50 kg
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Avviso 23
ATTENZIONE:
Non poggiare oggetti che pesano più di 50 kg sulla parte superiore delle unità montate
in rack.
>50 kg
Turvaohje 23
Varoitus:
Telineeseen asennettujen laitteiden päälle ei saa asettaa yli 50 kilon painoista esinettä.
>50 kg
Voorschrift 23
WAARSCHUWING:
Plaats geen objecten die meer dan 50 kg wegen op apparaten die in het rek zijn
gemonteerd.
>50 kg
Safety xi
Forskrift 23
Pas på!:
Anbring ikke genstande, der vejer mere end 50 kg, oven på enheder, der er monteret i
rack.
>50 kg
Instrução 23
CUIDADO:
Não coloque nenhum objeto com peso superior a 50 kg (110 lbs.) sobre dispositivos
montados em rack.
>50 kg (110 lbs)
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CUIDADO:
Não coloque nenhum objeto com peso superior a 50 kg (110 lbs.) sobre dispositivos
montados em rack.
>50 kg (110 lbs)
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Chapter 1. Introducing the IBM xSeries 225 Type 8647 server
The IBM
®
Eserver xSeries 225 Type 8647 server is a high-performance server
based on IBM X-Architecture
™
technologies. It can be upgraded to a symmetric
multiprocessing (SMP) server through a microprocessor upgrade. It is ideally suited
for networking environments that require superior microprocessor performance,
efficient memory management, flexibility, and large amounts of reliable data storage.
Your xSeries 225 server contains several IBM X-Architecture technologies, which
provide increased performance, reliability, and availability. The X-Architecture
technologies provided in your server include the recent advancements in
X-Architecture features. For more information about the X-Architecture features, see
“What your server offers” on page 4 and “Reliability, availability, and serviceability
features” on page 5. You can obtain more information about the IBM X-Architecture
technologies and features at http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/eserver/xseries/xarchitecture/
on the World Wide Web.
Performance, ease of use, reliability, and expansion capabilities were key
considerations during the design of your server. These design features make it
possible for you to customize the system hardware to meet your needs today, while
providing flexible expansion capabilities for the future.
If you have access to the Internet, you can obtain up-to-date information about your
server model and other IBM server products at
http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/eserver/xseries/ on the World Wide Web.
Your server serial number and model number are on labels on the bottom of the
server and on the front of the server near the bottom of the bezel behind the door.
You will need these numbers when you register your server with IBM. The
information label containing the serial number, machine type, model number, and
agency marks for your server is on the bottom of the server.
The latest version of this publication is available from the IBM Web site. Go to
http://www.ibm.com and click Support & downloads.IntheTechnical support
keyword search field, type 8647 and click Go. A list of publications for your server is
displayed.
Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.
Notices and statements used in this book
The caution and danger statements that appear in this book are also in the
multilingual Safety Information book, which is on the IBM xSeries
™
Documentation
CD. Each statement is numbered for reference to the corresponding statement in
the Safety Information book.
The following notices and statements are used in the documentation:
v Notes: These notices provide important tips, guidance, or advice.
v Important: These notices provide information or advice that might help you avoid
inconvenient or problem situations.
v 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.
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v 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.
v Danger: These statements indicate situations that can be potentially lethal or
extremely hazardous to you. A danger statement is placed just before the
description of a potentially lethal or extremely hazardous procedure step or
situation.
Related publications
This User ’s Guide provides general information about your server, including
information about features, how to configure the server, how to use the
ServerGuide
™
Setup and Installation CD, and how to get help. In addition to this
User’s Guide, the following documentation comes with your server:
v Installation Guide
This printed publication contains setup and installation instructions.
v Safety Information book
This multilingual publication is provided in PDF on the IBM xSeries
Documentation CD. It contains translated versions of the caution and danger
statements that appear in the documentation for your server. Each caution and
danger statement has an assigned number, which you can use to locate the
corresponding statement in your native language.
v Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide
This publication is provided in PDF on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. It
contains information to help you solve the problem yourself or to provide helpful
information to a service technician.
v Option Installation Guide
This publication is provided in PDF on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. It
contains instructions to install, remove, and connect optional devices supported
by your server.
The latest versions of this User’s Guide and other publications for your server are
available from the IBM Web site. Go to http://www.ibm.com/ and click Support &
downloads.IntheTechnical support keyword search field, type 8647 and click
Go. A list of publications for your server is displayed.
Depending on your server model, additional publications might be included on the
IBM xSeries Documentation CD.
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Features and specifications
The following table provides a summary of the features and specifications of your
server. Depending on your server model, some features might not be available, or
some specifications might not apply.
You can use the Configuration/Setup Utility program in your server to determine the
specific type of microprocessor that is on the system board.
Table 1. Features and specifications
Microprocessor:
v Intel Xeon
™
Processor
v 512 KB Level-2 cache
v 400 MHz or 533 MHz front-side bus
(FSB)
v Support for up to two
microprocessors
Memory:
v Minimum: 256 MB
v Maximum: 8 GB
v Type: PC2100, double-data-rate
(DDR)
v Connectors: four dual inline memory
module (DIMM) connectors, two-way
interleaved
Drives standard:
v Diskette: 1.44 MB (two mode)
v CD-ROM: IDE
Expansion bays:
v Six open hot-swap, slim-high,
3.5-inch drive bays (some models)
v Four slim-high, 3.5-inch drive bays
with one hard disk drive installed
(some models)
v Two 5.25-inch bays (CD-ROM drive
installed in one bay)
v One 3.5-inch removable-media drive
bay (diskette drive installed)
PCI expansion slots:
v Four PCI-X 100 MHz/64-bit
v One PCI 33 MHz/32-bit
Cooling:
Three speed-controlled fans
Upgradeable microcode:
BIOS upgrades (when available) can
update EEPROMs on the system board
Integrated functions:
v Support for IBM Remote Supervisor
Adapter
v Broadcom 5703 10/100/1000 Ethernet
controller on the system board with
RJ-45 Ethernet port
v Two serial ports
v One parallel port
v Integrated SCSI controller with RAID
capabilities and two Ultra320 SCSI
ports (one internal, one optional
external)
v Four Universal Serial Bus (USB) v2.0
ports (two on front and two on rear of
enclosure)
v Keyboard port
v Mouse port
v Audio ports (rear)
– Line out
–Mic
– Line in
v ATA-100 dual-channel IDE controller
v ATI Rage XL video (mini-PCI)
– Compatible with SVGA and VGA
– 8 MB video memory
Failure LEDs:
v Fans
v Memory
v Microprocessors
Power supplies:
v Hot-swap (some models)
Standard: Two 350 watt output (115-230
V ac) for redundancy
v Non-hot-swap (some models)
Standard: One 425 watt output (115-230
V ac)
Electrical input:
v Sine-wave input (50 or 60 Hz) required
v Input voltage and frequency ranges
automatically selected
v Input voltage low range:
– Minimum: 100 V ac
– Maximum: 127 V ac
v Input voltage high range:
– Minimum: 200 V ac
– Maximum: 240 V ac
v Input kilovolt-amperes (kVA) approximately:
– Minimum: 0.15 kVA (all models)
– Maximum: 0.80 kVA with standard power
supply, 0.62 kVA with optional redundant
hot-swap power supplies
Heat output:
Approximate heat output in British thermal
units (Btu) per hour
v Minimum configuration: 341 Btu/hour (100
watts)
v Maximum configuration: 2455 Btu/hour (720
watts) with standard power supply, 1910
Btu/hour (560 watts) with optional redundant
hot-swap power supplies
Environment:
v Air temperature:
– Server on: 10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F)
Altitude: 0 to 2134 m (7000 ft)
– Server off: -40° to +60°C (-40° to 140°F)
Maximum altitude: 2133 m (7000 ft)
v Humidity (operating and storage): 8% to
80%
Acoustical noise emissions:
v Sound power, idle: 5.3 bel maximum
v Sound power, operating: 5.6 bel maximum
Size:
v Height: 440 mm (18.4 in.)
v Depth: 660 mm (26 in.)
v Width: 217 mm (6.5 in.)
v Weight:20kg(44lb)to25.8kg(57lb)
depending upon configuration
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What your server offers
Your server takes advantage of advancements in symmetric multiprocessing (SMP),
data storage, disk-array technologies, and memory management. Your server
includes:
v IBM X-Architecture design
IBM X-Architecture technology combines proven, innovative IBM designs to make
your Intel-processor-based server powerful, scalable, and reliable. X-Architecture
design includes Chipkill
™
memory, hot-swappable hard disk drives, and
Predictive Failure Analysis
®
capability.
v Impressive performance using SMP
Your server supports up to two Intel Xeon microprocessors. It comes with at least
one microprocessor installed; if it comes with only one microprocessor, you can
install an additional microprocessor to enhance performance and provide SMP
capability.
v Large data-storage and hot-swap capabilities
Some server models support up to six 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.
v Redundant power capabilities
Some models of the server come with two 350-watt hot-swap power supplies,
which provide redundant power for many server configurations. If the average
load on your server is less than 350 watts and a problem occurs with one of the
power supplies, the other power supply can handle the load.
v Large system memory
Your server supports up to 8 GB of system memory. The memory controller
provides error correcting code (ECC) support for up to four industry-standard,
133 MHz, 2.5 V, 184-pin, double-data-rate (DDR), PC2100 registered,
synchronous dynamic random access memory (SDRAM) dual inline memory
modules (DIMMs). The memory controller provides Chipkill memory protection if
all DIMMs are type x4 and are 256 MB or larger. Chipkill memory protection is a
technology that protects the server from a single chip failure on a DIMM.
v System-management capabilities
Your server supports an optional IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter. By using the
optional IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter with the system-management software
that comes with your server, you can manage the functions of the server locally
and remotely giving you a World Wide Web interface to the system-management
functions.
See the documentation that comes with your system-management software for
more information. To order an optional Remote Supervisor Adapter, contact your
IBM marketing representative or authorized reseller.
v Integrated network environment support
Your server comes with an integrated Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet controller on
the system board. This Ethernet controller has an interface for connecting to a
10-Mbps, 100-Mbps, or 1-Gbps network. The server automatically selects
between 10BASE-T and 100/1000BASE-TX environments. The controller
provides full-duplex (FDX) capability, which enables simultaneous transmission
and reception of data on an Ethernet local area network (LAN). This controller
supports Wake on LAN
®
technology.
v 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
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primary Ethernet connection, all Ethernet traffic associated with the primary
connection is automatically switched to the redundant NIC. If the appropriate
device drivers are installed, this switching occurs without data loss and without
user intervention.
v IBM ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD
The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD that comes with your server provides
programs to help you set up your server and install the 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 17.
v ServeRAID support
Your server supports IBM ServeRAID adapters to create redundant array of
independent disks (RAID) configurations.
v IBM Director
IBM Director is a workgroup-hardware-management tool that you can use to
centrally manage xSeries servers. For more information about IBM Director, see
the IBM Director User’s Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD.
v Device Driver and IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD
Your server comes with a Device Driver and IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD,
which you can use to diagnose problems with the server.
Reliability, availability, and serviceability features
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 on
your server, the availability of the server when you need it, and the ease with which
you can diagnose and repair problems.
Your server had the following RAS features:
v 1-year parts, 1-year labor limited warranty
v Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)
v Advanced Desktop Management Interface (DMI) features
v Alert Standard Format (ASF) support providing seven standard alerts for
components such as fans, voltage, and thermals
v Automatic BIOS recovery to a backup image
v Automatic error retry or recovery
v Automatic memory downsizing on error detection
v Automatic restart on non-maskable interrupt (NMI)
v Automatic Server Restart (ASR) logic supporting a system restart when the
operating system becomes unresponsive
v Automatic server restart after a power failure, based on the BIOS setting
v Availability of microcode and diagnostic levels
v Boot-block recovery
v Built-in, menu-driven setup, system configuration, redundant array of independent
disks (RAID) configuration, and diagnostic programs
v Built-in monitoring for fan, power, temperature, and voltage
v CD-based diagnostic programs
v Chipkill memory protection
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v Cooling fans with speed-sensing capability
v Customer support center that is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
1
v Diagnostic support of ServeRAID adapters
v Error codes and messages
v Error correcting code (ECC) double-data-rate (DDR) synchronous dynamic
random access memory (SDRAM) with serial presence detect (SPD)
v Error logging of POST failures
v Hot-swap hard disk drives
v Integrated Ethernet controller
v Support for the optional IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter
v Key-lock support for physical security
v Memory change messages posted to the error log
v Power-on self-test (POST)
v Predictive Failure Analysis (PFA) alerts
v Read-only memory (ROM) checksums
v Redundant Ethernet capabilities (requires an optional Ethernet adapter) with
failover support
v Redundant hot-swap power supplies (some models)
v Standby voltage for system-management features and monitoring
v System auto-configuring from the configuration menu
v System-error LED on the front bezel and diagnostics LEDs on the system board
v Upgradeable basic input/output system (BIOS) and POST code
v Upgradeable microcode for POST, BIOS, and read-only memory (ROM) resident
code, locally or over a LAN
v Vital product data (VPD); includes serial-number information and replacement
part numbers, stored in nonvolatile memory, for easier remote maintenance
v Wake on LAN capability
v xSeries Server Management
Updating device drivers and firmware
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 to the IBM Support Web site at
http://www.ibm.com/pc/ww/eserver/xseries/serverguide/xpress.html.
IBM Director
With IBM Director, a network administrator can:
v View the hardware configuration of remote systems, in detail
v Monitor the usage and performance of critical components, such as
microprocessors, disks, and memory
v 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
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IBM Director provides a comprehensive entry-level workgroup hardware manager.
Key features include:
v Advanced self-management capabilities for maximum system availability
v Multiple operating-system platform support, including Microsoft Windows 98,
Windows 2000, Windows XP Professional, Novell NetWare, IBM OS/2, SCO
UnixWare, Linux, and Caldera OpenUNIX
v Support for IBM and non-IBM servers, desktop computers, workstations, and
mobile computers
v Support for systems-management industry standards
v Integration into leading workgroup and enterprise systems-management
environments
v 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:
v Reduced downtime
v Increased productivity of IT personnel and users
v Reduced service and support costs
For more information about IBM Director, see the IBM Director CD that comes with
your server, the IBM Director publications on the CD, and the following Web pages:
Systems Management - Director Package
http://www.ibm.com/pc/qtechinfo/MIGR-40738.html
This Web page includes links to software downloads and publications for
the latest release of IBM Director.
IBM xSeries Systems Management page
http://www.ibm.com/pc/ww/eserver/xseries/systems_management/index.html
This Web page presents an overview of IBM Systems Management and
IBM Director.
IBM Universal Manageability page
http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/pc/um/index.html
This Web page links to an IBM portfolio of advanced management tools
that help reduce costs and increase availability throughout the life cycle of a
product.
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Controls and indicators
The following illustration shows the controls and LEDs on the server.
CD-eject
button
CD-ROM drive
activity LED
Ethernet link
status LED
Ethernet
transmit/receive
activity LED
Diskette-eject
button
activity LED
Power-on
LED
Power-control
button
System error
LED
Diskette drive
activity LED
AC power LED
This LED is on each hot-swap power supply on the back of some server
models. During typical operation, both the ac and dc power LEDs are on.
For any other combination of LEDs, see the Hardware Maintenance Manual
and Troubleshooting Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD.
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.
DC power LED
This LED is on each hot-swap power supply on the back of some server
models. During typical operation, both the ac and dc power LEDs are on.
For any other combination of LEDs, see the Hardware Maintenance Manual
and Troubleshooting Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD.
Diskette drive activity LED
When this LED is lit, it indicates that the diskette drive is in use.
Diskette-eject button
Press this button to release a diskette from the diskette drive.
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 transmit/receive activity LED
This LED is on the Ethernet connector on the back of the server. When this
LED is lit, it indicates that there is activity between the server and the
network.
Hard disk drive activity LED
When this LED is flashing, it indicates that a hard disk drive is in use.
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Hot-swap hard disk drive activity LED
On some 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
On some server models, each hot-swap drive has a hard disk drive status
LED. When this amber LED is lit, it indicates that the drive has failed. If an
optional IBM ServeRAID
™
controller is installed in the server, when the LED
flashes slowly (one flash per second), the drive is being rebuilt. When the
LED flashes rapidly (three flashes per second), the controller is identifying
the drive.
Power-control button
Press this button to turn the server on and off manually. A
power-control-button shield comes with your server. You can install this
disk-shaped shield to prevent the server from being turned off accidentally.
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 (standby mode).
System-error LED
When this 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.
Chapter 1. Introducing the IBM xSeries 225 Type 8647 server 9
Server power features
When the server is connected 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
(standby mode).
Turning on the server
Notes:
1. Turn on all external devices, such as the monitor, before turning on the server.
2. The power-on LED on the front of the server is lit when the server is on and
while it is powering-up.
3. You can install a circular disk over the power-control button to prevent
accidental manual power-off. This disk, known as the power-control button
shield, comes with your 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:
v If a power failure occurs while the server is turned on, the server will restart
automatically when power is restored.
v If the server is connected to an ASM interconnect network that contains at least
one server with an optional Remote Supervisor Adapter installed, the server can
be turned on from the Remote Supervisor Adapter user interface.
v If an optional Remote Supervisor Adapter is installed in the server, the server can
be turned on from the Remote Supervisor Adapter user interface.
v When you plug in your server for the first time, the Wake on LAN feature can
turn on the server. If your server was previously turned on, it must be properly
turned off for the Wake on LAN feature to turn on the server.
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 system. 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.
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Turning off the server
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.
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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.
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Note: After turning off the server, wait at least 5 seconds before you press the
power-control button to turn on the server again.
The server can be turned off in any of the following ways:
v 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.
v 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.
v If the operating system stops functioning, you can press and hold the
power-control button for more than 4 seconds to turn off the server.
v If the server is connected to an ASM interconnect network that contains at least
one system with an optional Remote Supervisor Adapter installed, the server can
be turned off from the Remote Supervisor Adapter user interface.
v If an optional Remote Supervisor Adapter is installed in the server, the server can
be turned off from the Remote Supervisor Adapter user interface.
v The server can turn itself off as an automatic response to a critical system
failure.
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Chapter 2. Configuring your server
The following configuration programs are provided with your server:
v Configuration/Setup Utility
This 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 utility program, see “Using the
Configuration/Setup Utility program”.
v IBM ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD
This 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 an integrated SCSI controller with RAID capabilities,
and to simply the installation of your operating system. For information about
using this CD, see “Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD” on page
17.
v 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 or if you are
using the RAID capabilities of the SCSI controller, use ServeRAID Manager to
define and configure your disk-array subsystem before you install the operating
system. For information about using this program, see “Using ServeRAID
Manager” on page 20.
v LSI Logic Configuration Utility
Use this to configure the integrated SCSI controller with RAID capabilities and
the devices that are attached to it. For information about using this utility
program, see “Using the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program” on page 21.
v Ethernet controller configuration process
For information about configuring the Ethernet controller, see “Configuring the
Gigabit Ethernet controller” on page 22.
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program
Use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to:
v View configuration information
v View and change assignments for devices and I/O ports
v Set the date and time
v Set and change passwords and Remote Control Security settings
v Set the startup characteristics of the server and the order of startup devices
v Set and change settings for advanced hardware features
v View and clear error logs
Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program
Complete the following steps to start the Configuration/Setup Utility program:
1. Turn on the server.
2. When the prompt 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
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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.
v System Summary
Select this choice to view configuration information, including the type, speed,
and cache sizes 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.
v System Information
Select this choice to view information about your server. When you make
changes through other options in the Configuration/Setup Utility program, 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.
– Product Data
Select this choice to view the machine type and model of your server, the
serial number, and the revision level or issue date of the BIOS and
diagnostics code stored in electrically erasable programmable ROM
(EEPROM).
– System Card Data
Select this choice to view information about the system board.
v Devices and I/O Ports
Select this choice to view or change assignments for devices and input/output
(I/O) ports.
Select this choice to enable or disable integrated SCSI and Ethernet controllers
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 SCSI controller and no SCSI adapter is
installed, the server will have no SCSI capability. If you disable the integrated
Ethernet controller and no Ethernet adapter is installed, the server will have no
Ethernet capability.
This choice is on the full Configuration/Setup Utility menu only.
v Date and Time
Select this choice to set the date and time in the server, in 24-hour format
(hour:minute:second).
v System Security
Select this choice to set passwords. See “Passwords” on page 16 for more
information about passwords. You can also enable the chassis-intrusion detector
to alert you each time the server cover is removed.
– Power-on Password
Select this choice to set or change a power-on password. See “Power-on
password” on page 17 for more information.
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– Administrator Password
Select this choice to set or change an administrator password. An
administrator password is intended to be used by a system administrator; 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
you type the administrator password at the password prompt. See
“Administrator password” on page 17 for more information.
v Start Options
Select this choice to view or change the start options. Changes in the start
options take effect when you restart the server.
You can set keyboard operating characteristics, such as the keyboard speed, and
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.
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. If your
server has Wake on LAN hardware and software and the operating system
supports Wake on LAN functions, you can specify a startup sequence for the
Wake on LAN functions. You can also specify whether the integrated SCSI
controller or a PCI 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.
You can enable a virus-detection test that checks for changes in the boot record
when the server starts.
v 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.
– 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.
– Chipset Feature
Select this choice to modify settings that control features of the core chip set
on the system board.
Attention: Do not make changes in the Chipset Feature option unless
directed to do so by an IBM authorized service representative.
– Processor Control
Select this choice to enable or disable the microprocessor cache and
hyper-threading.
Attention: Do not make changes in the Processor Control option unless
directed to do so by an IBM authorized service representative.
v PC Health Status
Select this choice to display the server temperature and voltage status, and fan
speeds.
v Error Logs
Select POST Error Log to view the three most recent error codes and messages
that the system generated during POST.
Select Clear event/error logs from the POST Error Log menu to clear the
POST Error Log.
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v Save Settings
Select this choice to save the changes you have made in the settings.
v Restore Settings
Select this choice to cancel the changes you have made in the settings and
restore the previous settings.
v Load Default Settings
Select this choice to cancel the changes you have made in the settings and
restore the factory settings.
v 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.
Passwords
From the System Security choice, you can set, change, and delete a power-on
password and an administrator 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 you have access to the full 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.
If you forget the power-on password, you can regain access to the server in any of
the following ways:
v If you have forgotten the user password and an administrator password is set,
type the administrator password at the power-on prompt. Start the
Configuration/Setup Utility program and change the user password.
CAUTION:
Before changing any switch settings or moving any jumpers, turn off the
server; then, disconnect all power cords and external cables.
v Clear CMOS settings by changing the position of the CMOS recovery jumper
(JBAT1). See the Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide on
the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for instructions.
v Remove the battery and then install the battery. See the Option Installation Guide
on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for instructions.
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Power-on password
If a power-on password is set, when you turn on the server, the system startup will
not be completed until you type the power-on password. You can use any
combination of up to seven characters (A–Z, a–z, and 0–9) for the password.
Administrator password
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.
Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD
The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD includes an easy-to-use setup and
installation program that is specifically designed for your IBM server. The
ServerGuide program detects the server model and hardware options that are
installed and uses that information 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.
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
http://www.ibm.com/pc/qtechinfo/MIGR-4ZKPPT.html. To purchase the latest
ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, go to the ServerGuide fulfillment Web site
at http://www.ibm.com/pc/coupon/.
The ServerGuide program has the following features to make setup easier:
v An easy-to-use interface with online help
v Diskette-free setup, and configuration programs that are based on detected
hardware
v Performance Optimizer program, which easily tunes your SCSI RAID adapter
settings for your server environment
v A system BIOS update program, which updates the BIOS code directly from the
CD
v Device drivers that are provided for your server model and detected hardware
v Operating system partition size and file-system type that are selectable during
setup
ServerGuide features
Features and functions can vary 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 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:
v Sets system date and time.
v Detects an installed SCSI RAID adapter or controller and runs the SCSI RAID
configuration program. (Does not apply to the integrated SCSI controller with
RAID capabilities.)
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v Updates the licensed internal code (firmware) level without diskettes.
v Checks the system BIOS code and microcode (firmware) levels of supported
options to determine whether a later level is available from the CD. You can
perform updates without using diskettes.
v Provides the Performance Optimizer program to easily tune your SCSI RAID
adapter settings for your server environment.
v Creates a System Partition on the default drive. You can run server-specific utility
programs after setup.
v Detects installed hardware options and provides updated device drivers for most
adapters and devices.
v Creates a setup-replication diskette for replicating setup selections for other
servers of the same model.
v Provides diskette-free installation for supported operating systems.
v Provides a replicated installation path for multiple installations of supported
operating systems.
v 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
ServerGuide program checks your system BIOS, service processors, and other
system hardware to determine if system updates are available. The setup program
provides a list of tasks that are required to set up your server model. On SCSI
RAID servers, 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 program.
When you start the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, the program performs
the following tasks:
v The ServerGuide program prompts you for your language, country, and keyboard
layout. (This information is stored and later passed to the operating system
installation program.)
v The ServerGuide program displays choices for running the configuration
programs. For example:
– The Express Configuration method runs the required programs for your
server, based on the hardware that is detected.
– The Custom Configuration method displays all programs that are available for
your server, and you decide which programs to run.
– The Replicated Configuration method provides the option of duplicating your
setup selections to other servers that are the same model.
v If you select the Custom Configuration method, the following features are
optional. If you select the Express Configuration method, some or all of these
features are run, depending on the hardware that is detected:
– The Set Date and Time feature is provided so that you do not have to use the
Configuration/Setup Utility program to access these settings.
– The Clear Hard Disks feature is provided so you can delete all partitions on all
hard disk drives. If the server has a SCSI RAID adapter installed, you can
select to restore the configuration on the SCSI RAID adapter to the factory
default settings.
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– The ServerGuide program checks the server BIOS code and microcode
(firmware) levels for supported options and then checks the CD for a newer
level. The CD content might be newer than the BIOS code and firmware level.
The ServerGuide program can perform a flash update of the BIOS code and
supported microcode (firmware) options without using diskettes.
– The SCSI RAID configuration program starts, leading you through the entire
configuration process.
– The Performance Optimizer program easily tunes your server for your
environment.
– The ServerGuide program creates a System Partition on the default drive.
v The ServerGuide program displays a confirmation summary, so that you will
know when you have completed all the required tasks. Then, you are ready to
install your operating system.
Notes:
1. Plug and Play adapters are configured automatically. Non-Plug and Play
adapters or non-IBM adapters might require switch settings, additional device
drivers, and installation after the operating system is installed. See the
documentation that comes with the adapter.
2. Diagnostics for your server come in BIOS code or on a separate diagnostics
CD.
System Partition
The ServerGuide program creates a 50 MB System Partition on the default drive.
The System Partition contains server-specific utility programs such as service
processor disk operating system (DOS) utilities, system diagnostics, flash BIOS
updates, and other programs. Programs in the System Partition vary by server
model, and not all server models run utility programs from the System Partition. To
determine which ones do, start the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD and view
the online overview.
After setup is complete, you can access programs in the System Partition by
restarting the server and pressing Alt+F1 when the prompt is displayed. The
System Partition menu displays the programs that are available on your server
model.
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.
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3. With some operating system installations, you can create an operating system
replication diskette for setting up additional servers. This diskette contains the
Internet protocol (IP) address, server name, and other selections.
4. The ServerGuide program presents operating system partition options that are
based on your operating system selection and the installed hard disk drives.
5. If you are installing the operating system from diskette, the ServerGuide
program lists the diskettes that you must create and the optional diskettes that
you might want to create. The diskettes that you can create are the
device-driver diskettes for the installed adapters or controllers.
6. 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.
Setting up or updating multiple servers
You can use the ServerGuide program to create diskettes that help you set up or
update multiple servers. You can modify information on the diskettes as you use
them to set up or update other servers.
Note: Availability and function can vary by server model and by the hardware that
is installed.
You can create a setup-replication diskette, which contains your hardware
configuration selections. Use this diskette to replicate selections to other servers
that are of the same model.
You can create a operating system replication diskette, which contains information
that you need to complete multiple installations. Not all operating systems support
operating system replication diskettes.
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. Under Browse, click Servers.
3. From the Family drop-down list, select your server model.
4. If operating system installation instructions are available for your server model,
OS installation is in the list in the upper-left corner of the Web page. Click OS
installation and select the instructions for your operating system.
Using ServeRAID Manager
You can use the ServeRAID Manager program, which is on the IBM ServeRAID
Support CD, to:
v Configure a redundant array of independent disks (RAID)
v Restore a SCSI hard disk drive to factory-default settings, erasing all data from
the disk
v View your RAID configuration and associated devices
v Monitor operation of your RAID controllers
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You can run ServeRAID Manager in startable-CD mode from the IBM ServeRAID
Support CD or as an installed program. For information about installing ServeRAID
Manager, see the documentation on the CD.
See the ServeRAID documentation on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD for
additional information about RAID technology and instructions for using ServeRAID
Manager. The Installation Guide for your server also contains instructions for using
ServeRAID Manager to configure your integrated SCSI controller with RAID
capabilities.
Notes:
1. The integrated SCSI controller with RAID capabilities in your server supports
only RAID level 1. Installing an optional ServeRAID-5i controller provides
additional RAID levels.
2. If you install a different type of RAID adapter in your server, use the
configuration method supplied with the RAID adapter to view or change SCSI
settings for attached devices.
Before you install your operating system, you must configure the controller that is
attached to the hard disk drives. Use the configuration program on the IBM
ServeRAID Support CD to configure the integrated SCSI controller with RAID
capabilities or to configure an optional IBM ServeRAID controller.
Notes:
1. You cannot use the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD to configure the
optional controllers.
2. To update the firmware and BIOS code for an optional ServeRAID controller,
you must use the IBM ServeRAID Support CD that comes with the ServeRAID
option.
Using the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program
LSI Logic Configuration is a built-in, menu-driven configuration utility program that
you can use to:
v Perform a low-level format of a SCSI hard disk drive
v Set a SCSI device scan order
v View or change SCSI IDs for attached devices
v Set SCSI protocol parameters on SCSI hard disk drives
Notes:
1. The integrated SCSI controller with RAID capabilities in your server supports
redundant array of independent disks (RAID). You can use the LSI Logic
Configuration Utility program to configure RAID level 1 for a single pair of
attached devices.
2. If you install a different type of RAID adapter in your server, use the
configuration method supplied with the RAID adapter to view or change SCSI
settings for attached devices.
The following sections provide the instructions for starting and running the LSI Logic
Configuration Utility program and performing selected functions.
Starting the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program
Complete the following steps to start the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program:
1. Turn on the server.
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2. When the prompt <<< Press <CTRL><C> to start LSI Logic Configuration
Utility >>> appears, press Ctrl+C. If you have set an administrator password
you are prompted to type the password.
3. Use the arrow keys to select a controller (channel) from the list of adapters;
then, press Enter.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen to change the settings of the selected
items; then, press Enter. The Device Properties and Mirroring Properties
choices produce additional screens of parameters to review or change.
Formatting a SCSI hard disk drive
Low-level formatting removes all data from the hard disk. If there is data you want
to save, back up the hard disk before performing this procedure. Complete the
following steps to format a drive.
Note: Before you format a SCSI hard disk, make sure that it is not part of a
mirrored pair. From the list of adapters, select the controller (channel) for the
drive to format. Select Mirroring Properties and make sure the mirroring
value for the drive is set to None.
1. From the list of adapters, select the controller (channel) for the drive to format.
2. Select Device Properties.
3. Use the arrow keys (↑ or ↓) to highlight the drive to format.
4. Use the arrow keys (← or →) or the End key to scroll to the right.
5. Select Format; then, press Enter to begin the low-level formatting operation.
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 1000-Mbps network and provides full
duplex (FDX) capability, which enables simultaneous transmission and reception of
data on the network. If the Ethernet port in the server supports auto-negotiation, the
controller detects the data-transfer rate of the network (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, or
1000BASE-T) and automatically operates at that rate, in full-duplex or half-duplex
mode, as appropriate. The Ethernet controller supports optional modes, such as
teaming, priority packets, load balancing, fault tolerance, and virtual LANs, which
provide better performance, security, and throughput. These modes apply to the
integrated Ethernet controller and to controllers on supported Ethernet adapters.
You do not need to set any jumpers or configure the controller. However, you must
install a device driver to enable the operating system to address the controller. The
device drivers are available on the Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Software
CD. For the latest device drivers and information about configuring your Ethernet
controller, go to the IBM Support Web site at http://www.ibm.com/pc/support.
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Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance
If you need 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 call
Before you call, make sure that you have taken these steps to try to solve the
problem yourself:
v Check all cables to make sure that they are connected.
v Check the power switches to make sure that the system is turned on.
v Use the troubleshooting information in your system documentation, and use the
diagnostic tools that come with your system.
v 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.
v Use an IBM discussion forum on the IBM Web site to ask questions.
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 you 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.
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 information 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/. If you click Profile from the support page, you
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can create a customized support page. The support page has many sources of
information and ways for you to solve problems, including:
v Diagnosing problems, using the IBM Online Assistant
v Downloading the latest device drivers and updates for your products
v Viewing Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
v Viewing hints and tips to help you solve problems
v Participating in IBM discussion forums
v Setting up e-mail notification of technical updates about your products
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, go to http://www.ibm.com/services/sl/products/.
For more information about Support Line and other IBM services, go to
http://www.ibm.com/services/, or go to http://www.ibm.com/planetwide/ for support
telephone numbers.
Hardware service and support
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.
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.
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Appendix B. Warranty information
This section contains information about your warranty period and the service and
support that are provided by your warranty.
Warranty period
The warranty period varies by machine type and country or region.
Contact your place of purchase for warranty service information. Some IBM
Machines are eligible for on-site warranty service depending on the country or
region where service is performed.
Prior to on-site warranty service, you are required to go through problem
determination with an IBM service specialist call center technician.
This paragraph applies only to products with a warranty period of 3 years on parts
and 1 year on labor. A warranty period of 3 years on parts and 1 year on labor
means that IBM will provide warranty service without charge for:
1. parts and labor during the first year of the warranty period
2. parts only, on an exchange basis, in the second and third years of the warranty
period. IBM will charge you for any labor it provides in performance of the repair
or replacement.
The IBM Machine Warranties Web site at
http://www.ibm.com/servers/support/machine_warranties/ contains a worldwide
overview of the IBM Statement of Limited Warranty for IBM Machines, a glossary of
terms used in the Statement of Limited Warranty, Frequently Asked Questions
(FAQ), and links to Product Support Web pages. The IBM Statement of Limited
Warranty is available from this Web site in 29 languages in Portable Document
Format (PDF).
Machine - IBM Eserver xSeries 225 Type 8647
Country or region Warranty period Service delivery method
Worldwide Parts - 1 year, labor - 1
year
On-site
Problem determination
Prior to on-site warranty service, you are required to go through problem
determination with an IBM service specialist call center technician. The service
specialist will run diagnostic tests on the hardware and check the software.
Running diagnostics
The IBM service specialist will help you determine whether your equipment is
functioning as specified. It might be necessary to isolate the failing xSeries,
Netfinity
®
, or IntelliStation
®
system; IBM component; or both from any active
production environment to run diagnostics and perform defect-isolation programs.
You are responsible for making the system, IBM component, or both available for
running diagnostics and defect-isolation programs.
Checking software
The IBM service specialist will help you ensure that the correct BIOS code,
firmware, device drivers, and other supporting IBM software are installed and
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correctly configured. It might be necessary to manually gather information about the
relevant software levels or run IBM-approved utility programs to gather this
information. It might be necessary to isolate the failing system from any active
production environment to gather this information. You are responsible, with
assistance from the service specialist, for gathering this information. The IBM
Statement of Limited Warranty does not include on-site assistance with this activity.
Warranty service and support
With the original purchase of an IBM xSeries or IntelliStation system, you have
access to extensive service and support. During the IBM Machine warranty period,
you may call IBM or your reseller for problem-determination assistance under the
terms of the IBM Statement of Limited Warranty.
The following services are available during the warranty period:
v Problem determination - Trained personnel are available to assist you with
determining if you have a hardware problem and deciding what action is
necessary to fix the problem.
v IBM hardware repair - If the problem is determined to be caused by IBM
hardware under warranty, trained service personnel are available to provide the
applicable level of service, either on-site or at an IBM service center as
determined by IBM.
v Engineering Change management - Occasionally, there might be changes that
are required after a product has been shipped from IBM. In those instances, IBM
will make Engineering Changes (ECs) available that apply to your hardware.
v Customer replaceable units (CRUs) - Some parts of IBM servers are
designated as customer replaceable units. IBM ships CRUs to you for
replacement by you. CRUs include keyboards, monitors, memory, diskette drives,
hard disk drives, and mice (this list is not inclusive of all CRUs).
The following items are not covered under warranty service:
v Replacement or use of non-IBM parts. All IBM parts contain a 7-character
identification in the format IBM FRU XXXXXXX.
v Identification of software problem sources.
v Installation of customer replaceable units (CRUs).
v Installation and configuration of BIOS code, firmware, or device drivers that are
designated as customer installable.
See the IBM Statement of Limited Warranty for a full explanation of IBM warranty
terms. Be sure to retain your proof of purchase to obtain warranty service.
Please have the following information ready when you call:
v The machine type and model of your IBM hardware product (if available)
v Serial numbers of your IBM hardware products
v A description of the problem
v The exact wording of any error messages
v Hardware and software configuration information
International Warranty Service
If you travel with your xSeries or IntelliStation system or relocate it to a country
where your system is sold and serviced by IBM or IBM resellers authorized to
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perform warranty service, International Warranty Service (IWS) is available during
the warranty period. Eligible IBM systems are identified by their four-digit machine
types.
You can obtain IWS through the service delivery method (such as depot, carry-in, or
on-site) provided in the servicing country. Service methods and procedures vary by
country, and some service or parts might not be available in all countries. Service
centers in certain countries might not be able to service all models of a particular
machine type. In addition, some countries might have fees and restrictions that
apply at the time of service.
To determine whether your system is eligible for IWS, go to
http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/ and click Warranty lookup.
Purchasing additional services
During and after the warranty period, you can purchase additional services, such as
support for IBM and non-IBM hardware, operating systems, and application
programs; network setup and configuration; upgraded or extended hardware repair
services; and custom installations. Service availability and service name might vary
by country or region.
For more information about these services, contact your IBM marketing
representative.
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IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-06 8/2000
Part1-General Terms
This Statement of Limited Warranty includes Part 1 - General Terms and Part 2 -
Country-unique Terms. The terms of Part 2 replace or modify those of Part 1. The
warranties provided by IBM in this Statement of Limited Warranty apply only to
Machines you purchase for your use, and not for resale, from IBM or your reseller.
The term “Machine” means an IBM machine, its features, conversions, upgrades,
elements, or accessories, or any combination of them. The term “Machine” does not
include any software programs, whether pre-loaded with the Machine, installed
subsequently or otherwise. Unless IBM specifies otherwise, the following warranties
apply only in the country where you acquire the Machine. Nothing in this Statement
of Limited Warranty affects any statutory rights of consumers that cannot be waived
or limited by contract. If you have any questions, contact IBM or your reseller.
The IBM Warranty for Machines: IBM warrants that each Machine 1) is free from
defects in materials and workmanship and 2) conforms to IBM’s Official Published
Specifications (“Specifications”). The warranty period for a Machine is a specified,
fixed period commencing on its Date of Installation. The date on your sales receipt
is the Date of Installation unless IBM or your reseller informs you otherwise.
If a Machine does not function as warranted during the warranty period, and IBM or
your reseller are unable to either 1) make it do so or 2) replace it with one that is at
least functionally equivalent, you may return it to your place of purchase and your
money will be refunded.
Extent of Warranty: The warranty does not cover the repair or exchange of a
Machine resulting from misuse, accident, modification, unsuitable physical or
operating environment, improper maintenance by you, or failure caused by a
product for which IBM is not responsible. The warranty is voided by removal or
alteration of Machine or parts identification labels.
THESE WARRANTIES ARE YOUR EXCLUSIVE WARRANTIES AND REPLACE
ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR
CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. THESE WARRANTIES GIVE YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND
YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM JURISDICTION TO
JURISDICTION. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR
LIMITATION OF EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, SO THE ABOVE
EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN THAT EVENT, SUCH
WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD. NO
WARRANTIES APPLY AFTER THAT PERIOD.
Items Not Covered by Warranty: IBM does not warrant uninterrupted or error-free
operation of a Machine. Any technical or other support provided for a Machine
under warranty, such as assistance via telephone with “how-to” questions and those
regarding Machine set-up and installation, will be provided WITHOUT
WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND.
Warranty Service: To obtain warranty service for a Machine, contact IBM or your
reseller. If you do not register your Machine with IBM, you may be required to
present proof of purchase.
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During the warranty period, IBM or your reseller, if approved by IBM to provide
warranty service, provides without charge certain types of repair and exchange
service to keep Machines in, or restore them to, conformance with their
Specifications. IBM or your reseller will inform you of the available types of service
for a Machine based on its country of installation. At its discretion, IBM or your
reseller will 1) either repair or exchange the failing Machine and 2) provide the
service either at your location or a service center. IBM or your reseller will also
manage and install selected engineering changes that apply to the Machine.
Some parts of IBM Machines are designated as Customer Replaceable Units
(called “CRUs”), e.g., keyboards, memory, or hard disk drives. IBM ships CRUs to
you for replacement by you. You must return all defective CRUs to IBM within 30
days of your receipt of the replacement CRU. You are responsible for downloading
designated Machine Code and Licensed Internal Code updates from an IBM
Internet Web site or from other electronic media, and following the instructions that
IBM provides.
When warranty service involves the exchange of a Machine or part, the item IBM or
your reseller replaces becomes its property and the replacement becomes yours.
You represent that all removed items are genuine and unaltered. The replacement
may not be new, but will be in good working order and at least functionally
equivalent to the item replaced. The replacement assumes the warranty service
status of the replaced item. Many features, conversions, or upgrades involve the
removal of parts and their return to IBM. A part that replaces a removed part will
assume the warranty service status of the removed part.
Before IBM or your reseller exchanges a Machine or part, you agree to remove all
features, parts, options, alterations, and attachments not under warranty service.
You also agree to
1. ensure that the Machine is free of any legal obligations or restrictions that
prevent its exchange;
2. obtain authorization from the owner to have IBM or your reseller service a
Machine that you do not own; and
3. where applicable, before service is provided:
a. follow the problem determination, problem analysis, and service request
procedures that IBM or your reseller provides;
b. secure all programs, data, and funds contained in a Machine;
c. provide IBM or your reseller with sufficient, free, and safe access to your
facilities to permit them to fulfill their obligations; and
d. inform IBM or your reseller of changes in a Machine’s location.
IBM is responsible for loss of, or damage to, your Machine while it is 1) in IBM’s
possession or 2) in transit in those cases where IBM is responsible for the
transportation charges.
Neither IBM nor your reseller is responsible for any of your confidential, proprietary
or personal information contained in a Machine which you return to IBM or your
reseller for any reason. You should remove all such information from the Machine
prior to its return.
Limitation of Liability: Circumstances may arise where, because of a default on
IBM’s part or other liability, you are entitled to recover damages from IBM. In each
such instance, regardless of the basis on which you are entitled to claim damages
from IBM (including fundamental breach, negligence, misrepresentation, or other
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contract or tort claim), except for any liability that cannot be waived or limited by
applicable laws, IBM is liable for no more than
1. damages for bodily injury (including death) and damage to real property and
tangible personal property; and
2. the amount of any other actual direct damages, up to the charges (if recurring,
12 months’ charges apply) for the Machine that is subject of the claim. For
purposes of this item, the term “Machine” includes Machine Code and Licensed
Internal Code.
This limit also applies to IBM’s suppliers and your reseller. It is the maximum for
which IBM, its suppliers, and your reseller are collectively responsible.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES IS IBM LIABLE FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:
1) THIRD-PARTY CLAIMS AGAINST YOU FOR DAMAGES (OTHER THAN
THOSE UNDER THE FIRST ITEM LISTED ABOVE); 2) LOSS OF, OR DAMAGE
TO, YOUR RECORDS OR DATA; OR 3) SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR INDIRECT
DAMAGES OR FOR ANY ECONOMIC CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOST
PROFITS OR LOST SAVINGS, EVEN IF IBM, ITS SUPPLIERS OR YOUR
RESELLER IS INFORMED OF THEIR POSSIBILITY. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO
NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION
MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
Governing Law: Both you and IBM consent to the application of the laws of the
country in which you acquired the Machine to govern, interpret, and enforce all of
your and IBM’s rights, duties, and obligations arising from, or relating in any manner
to, the subject matter of this Agreement, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Part 2 - Country-unique Terms
AMERICAS
BRAZIL
Governing Law: The following is added after the first sentence:Any litigation arising
from this Agreement will be settled exclusively by the court of Rio de Janeiro.
NORTH AMERICA
Warranty Service: The following is added to this Section: To obtain warranty
service from IBM in Canada or the United States, call 1-800-IBM-SERV (426-7378).
CANADA
Governing Law: The following replaces “laws of the country in which you acquired
the Machine” in the first sentence: laws in the Province of Ontario.
UNITED STATES
Governing Law: The following replaces “laws of the country in which you acquired
the Machine” in the first sentence: laws of the State of New York.
ASIA PACIFIC
AUSTRALIA
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The IBM Warranty for Machines: The following paragraph is added to this Section:
The warranties specified in this Section are in addition to any rights you may have
under the Trade Practices Act 1974 or other similar legislation and are only limited
to the extent permitted by the applicable legislation.
Limitation of Liability: The following is added to this Section: Where IBM is in
breach of a condition or warranty implied by the Trade Practices Act 1974 or other
similar legislation, IBM’s liability is limited to the repair or replacement of the goods
or the supply of equivalent goods. Where that condition or warranty relates to right
to sell, quiet possession or clear title, or the goods are of a kind ordinarily acquired
for personal, domestic or household use or consumption, then none of the
limitations in this paragraph apply.
Governing Law: The following replaces “laws of the country in which you acquired
the Machine” in the first sentence: laws of the State or Territory.
CAMBODIA, LAOS, AND VIETNAM
Governing Law: The following replaces “laws of the country in which you acquired
the Machine” in the first sentence:laws of the State of New York.
The following is added to this Section: Disputes and differences arising out of or in
connection with this Agreement shall be finally settled by arbitration which shall be
held in Singapore in accordance with the rules of the International Chamber of
Commerce (ICC). The arbitrator or arbitrators designated in conformity with those
rules shall have the power to rule on their own competence and on the validity of
the Agreement to submit to arbitration. The arbitration award shall be final and
binding for the parties without appeal and the arbitral award shall be in writing and
set forth the findings of fact and the conclusions of law.
All proceedings shall be conducted, including all documents presented in such
proceedings, in the English language. The number of arbitrators shall be three, with
each side to the dispute being entitled to appoint one arbitrator.
The two arbitrators appointed by the parties shall appoint a third arbitrator before
proceeding upon the reference. The third arbitrator shall act as chairman of the
proceedings. Vacancies in the post of chairman shall be filled by the president of
the ICC. Other vacancies shall be filled by the respective nominating party.
Proceedings shall continue from the stage they were at when the vacancy occurred.
If one of the parties refuses or otherwise fails to appoint an arbitrator within 30 days
of the date the other party appoints its, the first appointed arbitrator shall be the
sole arbitrator, provided that the arbitrator was validly and properly appointed.
The English language version of this Agreement prevails over any other language
version.
HONG KONG AND MACAU
Governing Law: The following replaces “laws of the country in which you acquired
the Machine” in the first sentence: laws of Hong Kong Special Administrative
Region.
INDIA
Limitation of Liability: The following replaces items 1 and 2 of this Section:
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1. liability for bodily injury (including death) or damage to real property and tangible
personal property will be limited to that caused by IBM’s negligence;
2. as to any other actual damage arising in any situation involving nonperformance
by IBM pursuant to, or in any way related to the subject of this Statement of
Limited Warranty, IBM’s liability will be limited to the charge paid by you for the
individual Machine that is the subject of the claim.
JAPAN
Governing Law: The following sentence is added to this Section:Any doubts
concerning this Agreement will be initially resolved between us in good faith and in
accordance with the principle of mutual trust.
NEW ZEALAND
The IBM Warranty for Machines: The following paragraph is added to this Section:
The warranties specified in this Section are in addition to any rights you may have
under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 or other legislation which cannot be
excluded or limited. The Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 will not apply in respect of
any goods which IBM provides, if you require the goods for the purposes of a
business as defined in that Act.
Limitation of Liability: The following is added to this Section: Where Machines are
not acquired for the purposes of a business as defined in the Consumer
Guarantees Act 1993, the limitations in this Section are subject to the limitations in
that Act.
PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA (PRC)
Governing Law: The following replaces this Section: Both you and IBM consent to
the application of the laws of the State of New York (except when local law requires
otherwise) to govern, interpret, and enforce all your and IBM’s rights, duties, and
obligations arising from, or relating in any manner to, the subject matter of this
Agreement, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Any disputes arising from or in connection with this Agreement will first be resolved
by friendly negotiations, failing which either of us has the right to submit the dispute
to the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission in Beijing,
the PRC, for arbitration in accordance with its arbitration rules in force at the time.
The arbitration tribunal will consist of three arbitrators. The language to be used
therein will be English and Chinese. An arbitral award will be final and binding on all
the parties, and will be enforceable under the Convention on the Recognition and
Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards (1958).
The arbitration fee will be borne by the losing party unless otherwise determined by
the arbitral award.
During the course of arbitration, this Agreement will continue to be performed
except for the part which the parties are disputing and which is undergoing
arbitration.
EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST, AFRICA (EMEA)
THE FOLLOWING TERMS APPLY TO ALL EMEA COUNTRIES: The terms of this
Statement of Limited Warranty apply to Machines purchased from IBM or an IBM
reseller.
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Warranty Service: If you purchase an IBM Machine in Austria, Belgium, Denmark,
Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland or United
Kingdom, you may obtain warranty service for that Machine in any of those
countries from either (1) an IBM reseller approved to perform warranty service or
(2) from IBM. If you purchase an IBM Personal Computer Machine in Albania,
Armenia, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic,
Georgia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Kirghizia, Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, Former
Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM), Moldova, Poland, Romania, Russia,
Slovak Republic, Slovenia, or Ukraine, you may obtain warranty service for that
Machine in any of those countries from either (1) an IBM reseller approved to
perform warranty service or (2) from IBM.
If you purchase an IBM Machine in a Middle Eastern or African country, you may
obtain warranty service for that Machine from the IBM entity within the country of
purchase, if that IBM entity provides warranty service in that country, or from an
IBM reseller, approved by IBM to perform warranty service on that Machine in that
country. Warranty service in Africa is available within 50 kilometers of an IBM
authorized service provider. You are responsible for transportation costs for
Machines located outside 50 kilometers of an IBM authorized service provider.
Governing Law: The applicable laws that govern, interpret and enforce rights,
duties, and obligations of each of us arising from, or relating in any manner to, the
subject matter of this Statement, without regard to conflict of laws principles, as well
as Country-unique terms and competent court for this Statement are those of the
country in which the warranty service is being provided, except that in 1) Albania,
Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Former Yugoslav Republic of
Macedonia, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia,
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and
Uzbekistan, the laws of Austria apply; 2) Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, the laws of
Finland apply; 3) Algeria, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central
African Republic, Chad, Congo, Djibouti, Democratic Republic of Congo, Equatorial
Guinea, France, Gabon, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Lebanon,
Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger, Senegal, Togo, and Tunisia, this Agreement will
be construed and the legal relations between the parties will be determined in
accordance with the French laws and all disputes arising out of this Agreement or
related to its violation or execution, including summary proceedings, will be settled
exclusively by the Commercial Court of Paris; 4) Angola, Bahrain, Botswana,
Burundi, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Liberia, Malawi,
Malta, Mozambique, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Rwanda, Sao Tome, Saudi
Arabia, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Tanzania, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, United
Kingdom, West Bank/Gaza, Yemen, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, this Agreement will be
governed by English Law and disputes relating to it will be submitted to the
exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts; and 5) in Greece, Israel, Italy, Portugal,
and Spain any legal claim arising out of this Statement will be brought before, and
finally settled by, the competent court of Athens, Tel Aviv, Milan, Lisbon, and Madrid,
respectively.
THE FOLLOWING TERMS APPLY TO THE COUNTRY SPECIFIED:
AUSTRIA AND GERMANY
The IBM Warranty for Machines: The following replaces the first sentence of the
first paragraph of this Section: The warranty for an IBM Machine covers the
functionality of the Machine for its normal use and the Machine’s conformity to its
Specifications.
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The following paragraphs are added to this Section:
The minimum warranty period for Machines is six months. In case IBM or your
reseller is unable to repair an IBM Machine, you can alternatively ask for a partial
refund as far as justified by the reduced value of the unrepaired Machine or ask for
a cancellation of the respective agreement for such Machine and get your money
refunded.
Extent of Warranty: The second paragraph does not apply.
Warranty Service: The following is added to this Section: During the warranty
period, transportation for delivery of the failing Machine to IBM will be at IBM’s
expense.
Limitation of Liability: The following paragraph is added to this Section: The
limitations and exclusions specified in the Statement of Limited Warranty will not
apply to damages caused by IBM with fraud or gross negligence and for express
warranty.
The following sentence is added to the end of item 2: IBM’s liability under this item
is limited to the violation of essential contractual terms in cases of ordinary
negligence.
EGYPT
Limitation of Liability: The following replaces item 2 in this Section: as to any
other actual direct damages, IBM’s liability will be limited to the total amount you
paid for the Machine that is the subject of the claim. For purposes of this item, the
term “Machine” includes Machine Code and Licensed Internal Code.
Applicability of suppliers and resellers (unchanged).
FRANCE
Limitation of Liability: The following replaces the second sentence of the first
paragraph of this Section:In such instances, regardless of the basis on which you
are entitled to claim damages from IBM, IBM is liable for no more than: (items 1
and 2 unchanged).
IRELAND
Extent of Warranty: The following is added to this Section: Except as expressly
provided in these terms and conditions, all statutory conditions, including all
warranties implied, but without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing all
warranties implied by the Sale of Goods Act 1893 or the Sale of Goods and Supply
of Services Act 1980 are hereby excluded.
Limitation of Liability: The following replaces items one and two of the first
paragraph of this Section:1. death or personal injury or physical damage to your
real property solely caused by IBM’s negligence; and 2. the amount of any other
actual direct damages, up to 125 percent of the charges (if recurring, the 12
months’ charges apply) for the Machine that is the subject of the claim or which
otherwise gives rise to the claim.
Applicability of suppliers and resellers (unchanged).
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The following paragraph is added at the end of this Section: IBM’s entire liability
and your sole remedy, whether in contract or in tort, in respect of any default shall
be limited to damages.
ITALY
Limitation of Liability: The following replaces the second sentence in the first
paragraph:In each such instance unless otherwise provided by mandatory law, IBM
is liable for no more than: 1. (unchanged) 2. as to any other actual damage arising
in all situations involving nonperformance by IBM pursuant to, or in any way related
to the subject matter of this Statement of Warranty, IBM’s liability, will be limited to
the total amount you paid for the Machine that is the subject of the claim.
Applicability of suppliers and resellers (unchanged).
The following replaces the third paragraph of this Section: Unless otherwise
provided by mandatory law, IBM and your reseller are not liable for any of the
following: (items 1 and 2 unchanged) 3) indirect damages, even if IBM or your
reseller is informed of their possibility.
SOUTH AFRICA, NAMIBIA, BOTSWANA, LESOTHO AND SWAZILAND
Limitation of Liability: The following is added to this Section: IBM’s entire liability
to you for actual damages arising in all situations involving nonperformance by IBM
in respect of the subject matter of this Statement of Warranty will be limited to the
charge paid by you for the individual Machine that is the subject of your claim from
IBM.
UNITED KINGDOM
Limitation of Liability: The following replaces items 1 and 2 of the first paragraph
of this Section:
1. death or personal injury or physical damage to your real property solely caused
by IBM’s negligence;
2. the amount of any other actual direct damages or loss, up to 125 percent of the
charges (if recurring, the 12 months’ charges apply) for the Machine that is the
subject of the claim or which otherwise gives rise to the claim;
The following item is added to this paragraph: 3. breach of IBM’s obligations implied
by Section 12 of the Sale of Goods Act 1979 or Section 2 of the Supply of Goods
and Services Act 1982.
Applicability of suppliers and resellers (unchanged).
The following is added to the end of this Section: IBM’s entire liability and your sole
remedy, whether in contract or in tort, in respect of any default shall be limited to
damages.
Appendix B. Warranty information 35
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Appendix C. Notices
This publication was developed for products and services offered in the U.S.A.
IBM may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this document in
other countries. Consult your local IBM representative for information on the
products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to an IBM
product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that IBM
product, program, or service may be used. Any functionally equivalent product,
program, or service that does not infringe any IBM intellectual property right may be
used instead. However, it is the user’s responsibility to evaluate and verify the
operation of any non-IBM product, program, or service.
IBM may have patents or pending patent applications covering subject matter
described in this document. The furnishing of this document does not give you any
license to these patents. You can send license inquiries, in writing, to:
IBM Director of Licensing
IBM Corporation
North Castle Drive
Armonk, NY 10504-1785
U.S.A.
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION PROVIDES THIS
PUBLICATION “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES
OF NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Some states do not allow disclaimer of express or
implied warranties in certain transactions, therefore, this statement may not apply to
you.
This information could include technical inaccuracies or typographical 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 publication 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.
Edition notice
© COPYRIGHT INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION, 2002.
All rights reserved.
Note to U.S. Government Users — Documentation related to restricted rights —
Use, duplication or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in GSA ADP
Schedule Contract with IBM Corp.
© Copyright IBM Corp. 2002 37
Trademarks
The following terms are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation
in the United States, other countries, or both:
Active PCI OS/2 WARP
Active PCI-X Predictive Failure Analysis
Alert on LAN ServeRAID
Chipkill ServerGuide
EtherJet ServerProven
e-business logo TechConnect
HelpCenter Tivoli
HelpWare Tivoli Enterprise
IBM Update Connector
Light Path Diagnostics Wake on LAN
NetBAY X-Architecture
NetView xSeries
Lotus and Domino are trademarks of Lotus Development Corporation and/or IBM
Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both.
ActionMedia, MMX, LANDesk, Pentium, and ProShare are trademarks of Intel
Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both.
Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and the Windows logo 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.
Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds.
Other company, product, or service names may be the trademarks or service marks
of others.
Important notes
Processor speeds indicate the internal clock speed of the microprocessor; other
factors also affect application performance.
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 approximately 1000000
bytes, and GB stands for approximately 1000000000 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.
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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.
Unless otherwise stated, 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.
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 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. 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 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 conformité à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.
Appendix C. Notices 39
Australia 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.
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.
Taiwan electrical emission statement
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement
40 IBM xSeries 225 Type 8647: User’s Guide
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 amperes, 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
13F9940 Argentina, Australia, China (PRC), New Zealand, Papua New
Guinea, Paraguay, Uruguay, Western Samoa
13F9979 Afghanistan, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Austria, Belgium, Benin,
Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Rep.,
Chad, China (Macau S.A.R.), Czech Republic, Egypt, Finland,
France, French Guiana, Germany, Greece, Guinea, Hungary,
Iceland, Indonesia, Iran, Ivory Coast, Jordan, Lebanon,
Luxembourg, Malagasy, Mali, Martinique, Mauritania, Mauritius,
Monaco, Morocco, Mozambique, Netherlands, New Caledonia,
Niger, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Senegal, Slovakia,
Spain, Sudan, Sweden, Syria, Togo, Tunisia, Turkey, former
USSR, Vietnam, former Yugoslavia, Zaire, Zimbabwe
13F9997 Denmark
14F0015 Bangladesh, Burma, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka
14F0033 Antigua, Bahrain, Brunei, Channel Islands, China (Hong Kong
S.A.R.), Cyprus, Dubai, Fiji, Ghana, India, Iraq, Ireland, Kenya,
Kuwait, Malawi, Malaysia, Malta, Nepal, Nigeria, Polynesia, Qatar,
Sierra Leone, Singapore, Tanzania, Uganda, United Kingdom,
Yemen, Zambia
14F0051 Liechtenstein, Switzerland
14F0069 Chile, Ethiopia, Italy, Libya, Somalia
14F0087 Israel
1838574 Thailand
Appendix C. Notices 41
IBM power cord part
number
Used in these countries and regions
6952301 Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Cayman
Islands, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El
Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Japan,
Korea (South), Liberia, Mexico, Netherlands Antilles, Nicaragua,
Panama, Peru, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Suriname, Taiwan,
Trinidad (West Indies), United States of America, Venezuela
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Index
A
AC power LED 8
acoustical noise emissions 3
adapter, specifications 3
advanced setup 15
attention notices 1
availability features 5
C
cache control 15
caution statements 1
CD-ROM drive
activity LED 8
eject button 8
specifications 3
Class A electronic emission notice 39
configuration
Configuration/Setup Utility 13
Ethernet 22
LSI Logic Configuration Utility 13
ServeRAID programs 13
ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD 13
with ServerGuide 18
Configuration/Setup Utility program 13
controls and indicators 8
cooling 3
core chipset control 15
D
danger statements 1
data rate, Ethernet 22
DC power LED 8
device driver, update 6
diskette drive
activity LED 8
specifications 3
diskette, eject button 8
E
eject button
CD-ROM 8
diskette 8
electrical input 3
electrical safety information viii
electronic emission Class A notice 39
environment 3
Ethernet
activity LED 8
configuring 22
high performance modes 22
integrated on system board 22
link status LED 8
modes 22
teaming 22
Ethernet controller, configuring 22
F
FCC Class A notice 39
features
reliability, availability, and serviceability 5
server 3, 4
ServerGuide 17
firmware, update 6
formatting a hard disk using LSI Logic
Configuration 22
H
hard disk drive
activity LED 8, 9
status LED 9
heat output 3
hot-swap drive, specifications 3
I
IBM Configuration/Setup Utility program
menu choices 14
starting 13
using 13
IBM Director 6
important notices 1
information label 1
L
LEDs
AC power 8
DC power 8
hard disk drive activity 9
hard disk drive status 9
LSI Logic Configuration Utility 13
description 21
formatting a hard disk 22
starting 21
M
memory specifications 3
microprocessor
cache 15
specifications 3
modes, Ethernet 22
N
NOS installation
with ServerGuide 19
without ServerGuide 20
notes 1
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notes, important 38
notices
electronic emission 39
FCC, Class A 39
notices and statements 1
P
password
forgotten power-on 16
setting 14
using 16
PCI configuration 15
PCI expansion slots 3
power supply specifications 3
power switch 9
power-control button 9
power-control-button shield 9, 10
power-on LED 9
processor control 15
R
RAS
reliability, availability, and serviceability 5
RAS features 5
related publications 2
reliability features 5
Remote Supervisor Adapter, configuration 13
S
safety information
electrical vi, viii
laser vii
lifting vii
ServeRAID Manager
description 20
overview 20
startable-CD mode 21
ServeRAID programs 13
ServerGuide
CDs 13
features 17
NOS installation 19
setting up multiple servers 20
Setup and Installation CD 13
using 17
serviceability features 5
setting up multiple servers 20
setup
advanced 15
with ServerGuide 18
shield, power-control button 10
size 3
SMP 1
specifications 3
startable-CD mode 21
starting
LSI Logic Configuration Utility 21
the server 10
statements and notices 1
symmetric multiprocessing 1
system error LED 9
systems management 6
T
temperature 3
trademarks 38
turning on the server 10
U
United States electronic emission Class A notice 39
United States FCC Class A notice 39
update device drivers and firmware 6
using
IBM Configuration/Setup Utility program 13
passwords 14, 16
utility
LSI Logic Configuration 21
ServeRAID Manager 20
V
video 3
video controller 3
W
Web site
IBM server products 1
ServerGuide 17
weight 3
World Wide Web 1
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