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xSeries 240
Installation Guide
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Installation Guide
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Install options:
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• Microprocessors
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• Power supplies
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Summary of Contents for IBM xSeries 240
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Page 1: Installation Guide
Documentation CD. Did configuration You can also find the most complete? current information about your server on the IBM Web site at: http://www.ibm.com/pc/support ServerGuide to Go to the Web for Instructions, install operating http://www.ibm.com/pc/support system? Use ServerGuide to... -
Page 2: Server Support
Register and profile your server properly? After you register and profile, you will be able to: • Diagnose problems using the IBM Online Assistant • Participate in the IBM discussion forum • Receive e-mail notifications of technical updates related to your profiled products... - Page 3 IBM xSeries 240 Installation Guide...
- Page 4 Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2000. 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.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
....... . Major components of the xSeries 240 server ..... - Page 6 IBM xSeries 240 Installation Guide...
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Page 7: Safety
Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança. Pred inštaláciou tohto zariadenia si pečítaje Bezpečnostné predpisy. Antes de instalar este producto lea la información de seguridad. Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten. Copyright IBM Corp. 2000... - Page 8 2. First, remove power cords from outlet. 3. Attach signal cables to connectors. 3. Remove signal cables from connectors. 4. Attach power cords to outlet. 4. Remove all cables from devices. 5. Turn device ON. IBM xSeries 240 Installation Guide...
- Page 9 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.
- Page 10 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 expo- sure to the beam. viii IBM xSeries 240 Installation Guide...
- Page 11 18 kg (37 lbs) 32 kg (70.5 lbs) 55 kg (121.2 lbs) CAUTION: Use safe practices when lifting. 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.
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Page 12: Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
(If your device is an adapter, place it component side up.) Do not place the device on your system unit cover or on a metal table. Take additional care when handling devices during cold weather as heating reduces indoor humidity and increases static electricity. IBM xSeries 240 Installation Guide... -
Page 13: Chapter 1. Introduction
IBM server products at the following World Wide Web address: http://www.ibm.com/eserver/xseries If you purchased a rack model of the xSeries 240 server, use the Rack Installation Instructions provided with this book to install the server in a rack. Record and retain the following information. -
Page 14: Features And Specifications
Features and specifications The following table summarizes the features of the xSeries 240 server. Microprocessor Expansion Slots Integrated Functions Intel Pentium III microprocessor Up to five PCI adapters supported. Two serial ports with MMX technology and SIMD Two universal serial bus (USB) ports... - Page 15 The following table provides the specifications for the xSeries 240 server. Size (Tower Model) Electrical Input Acoustical Noise Emissions Values – Depth: 659.3 mm (26 in.) Sine-wave input (50 to 60 Hz) is Sound power, idling: 6.6 bel required maximum –...
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Page 16: Notices Used In This Book
This book contains information notices that relate to a specific topic. The Caution and Danger notices also appear in the multilingual Safety Information book pro- vided on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. Each notice is numbered for easy reference to the corresponding notices in the multilingual book. - Page 17 The following illustration shows the locations of major components in your server. Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware. M EM O RY I BU O CE M PE Operator information panel Processor board Diskette drive System board Removable-media-bay filler panel Side cover...
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Page 18: System Board Component Locations
USB 1 and USB 2 port connectors (J9) (USB 2 is Power control and reset panel cable connector below USB 1.) (J18) Ethernet port connector (J7) Mouse and keyboard connectors (J5) (The mouse connector is above the keyboard connector.) IBM xSeries 240 Installation Guide... - Page 19 Processor board component locations DIMM connector 4 (J1) VRM 2 Error LED (CR19) DIMM connector 3 (J2) VRM 1 Error LED (CR17) DIMM connector 2 (J3) VRM 1 connector (J5) DIMM connector 1 (J4) Fans 1 and 2 connector (J8) Microprocessor 2 connector (U6) Switch block 2 (SW2) Reserved (J15)
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Page 21: Chapter 2. Installing Options
These slots are called hot-pluggable PCI slots. They are also referred to as hot- plug PCI or Active PCI slots. The two remaining PCI slots support standard (non-hot-plug) PCI adapters. Copyright IBM Corp. 2000... - Page 22 The meaning of the Attention LEDs is defined by your operating system. Refer to your operating system documentation to determine if it supports hot-plug PCI adapters and, if so, what the Attention LEDs indicate. IBM xSeries 240 Installation Guide...
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Page 23: Adapter Considerations
1 and 2, system board SCSI devices, and then PCI slots 3 through 5. Enabling hot-plug PCI support Your xSeries 240 server has hot-plug PCI capability. To enable this feature, you must install the operating system services for hot-plug PCI support code. To obtain the operating system hot-plug PCI support code, access http://www.ibm.com/pc/support on the World Wide Web. -
Page 24: Installing A Pci Adapter
Otherwise, the system might lock up or serious damage to the adapter or system unit might occur. Refer to the following illustrations of the rack model while you perform the steps in this procedure. IBM xSeries 240 Installation Guide... - Page 25 Adapter SCSI cable extender Note: For some models of the xSeries 240 server, the SCSI cable extender differs slightly from what is shown in the preceding illustration. In these models, the retaining bracket holding the cable connector has been removed.
- Page 26 If you installed a hot-plug adapter, enable the PCI slot from your operating system. (Refer to the documentation that comes with your operating system for information about enabling a hot-plug PCI slot.) Make sure that the Power light 6 for the hot-plug PCI slot is on. IBM xSeries 240 Installation Guide...
- Page 27 12. If you have other options to install or remove, do so now. Special considerations for installing a ServeRAID adapter You can install an optional ServeRAID adapter in your server to control the hot- swap hard disk drives. To install the ServeRAID adapter: 1.
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Page 28: Installing Memory Modules
512 MB Table 3. Typical memory configurations Your xSeries 240 server supports 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB DIMMs. Your server supports a minimum of 128 MB and a maximum of 4 GB of system memory. Only 133 MHz, 3.3 V, 168-pin, 8-byte, 72-bit registered, synchronous-... - Page 29 To install a DIMM: 1. Review the information in “Safety” on page v and “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page x. 2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all external cables and power cords; then, remove the cover. 3.
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Page 30: Installing A Hot-Swap Drive
2. To minimize the possibility of damage to the hard disk drives when you are installing a hard disk drive in a rack model of the xSeries 240, install the server in the rack before installing the hard disk drives. - Page 31 Filler panel for use with half-high drives Filler panel (slim-high) Drive Screws Drive tray Drive tray handle (in open position) Chapter 2. Installing options...
- Page 32 8. If your server is a tower model, close and lock the server door. Note: If your server has a RAID adapter installed, see your RAID documenta- tion for the instructions needed to configure the hard disk drives. IBM xSeries 240 Installation Guide...
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Page 33: Installing A Microprocessor
(BIOS) code. The latest level of BIOS code for your server is available through the World Wide Web. Obtain an SMP-capable operating system (optional). For a list of supported operating systems, see http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/compat/ on the World Wide Web. Chapter 2. Installing options... - Page 34 Refer to the following illustrations while you perform the steps in this section. Note: The illustrations in this section might differ slightly from your hardware. IBM xSeries 240 Installation Guide...
- Page 35 When installing or replacing a VRM, use only VRMs specified for use with the xSeries 240 server. Use of other VRMs might cause your server to overheat. a. Center the VRM 9 over the VRM connector 3 . Make sure that the VRM is oriented and aligned correctly.
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Page 36: Installing A Power Supply
Installing a power supply The following illustrations show the power supplies and power lights on your server. Tower model Rack model IBM xSeries 240 Installation Guide... - Page 37 Power Supply 1: Your server comes with two hot-swap power supplies installed. (See “Installing a power supply” on page 24 for instructions about installing an additional power supply and information about power redun- dancy.) Power Supply 2: Your server comes with two hot-swap power supplies installed.
- Page 38 Note: You do not need to turn off the power to the server to install hot-swap power supplies. Power supply Filler panel Cable-restraint bracket Power cord connector Handle on power supply (in open position) AC Power light DC Power light IBM xSeries 240 Installation Guide...
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Page 39: Cabling The Server
8. If you have other options to install or remove, do so now. Cabling the server Use the following procedure to attach the cables to your xSeries 240 server. 1. Select a location that will allow for air circulation. Be sure to maintain the fol-... -
Page 40: Cable Connectors
Serial A Connector Universal Serial Bus 1 and 2 Connectors Serial B Connector Ethernet Connector Hot-Plug PCI Expansion Slots Mouse Connector Attention Lights for Hot-Plug PCI Slots Keyboard Connector Non-Hot-Plug PCI Expansion Slots Power Connectors IBM xSeries 240 Installation Guide... -
Page 41: Chapter 3. Starting The Server
2. Press the power control button on the front of the server. The power control light comes on and the power-on self-test (POST) begins. Controls and indicators The most commonly used controls and indicators on the front of the server appear in the following illustrations. Tower model Copyright IBM Corp. 2000... - Page 42 CD-ROM Drive In-Use Light: When this light is on, the CD-ROM drive is being accessed. 11 CD-ROM Manual Tray-Release Opening: Insert a straightened paper clip in the opening to release the CD-ROM tray when using the CD-ROM eject button is not successful. IBM xSeries 240 Installation Guide...
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Page 43: Turning On The Server
Turning on the server Use the following instructions to turn on the server. You can turn on the server by pressing the Power Control button on the front of the server. Note: If you have just plugged the power cord of your server into an electrical outlet, you will have to wait approximately 20 seconds before pressing the Power Control button. -
Page 44: Operator Information Panel
Ethernet Link Status Light: When this green light is on, there is an active connection on the Ethernet port. Ethernet Speed 100 Mbps Light: When this green light is on, the Ethernet speed is 100 Mbps. When the light is off, the Ethernet speed is 10 Mbps. IBM xSeries 240 Installation Guide... -
Page 45: Chapter 4. Configuring Your Server
Chapter 4. Configuring your server The ServerGuide CDs provide software setup tools and installation tools that are specifically designed for your IBM server. Use these CDs during the initial installa- tion of your server to configure basic hardware features and to simplify your network operating system installation. -
Page 46: Using The Serverguide Cds
The IBM systems-management software provided with your server enables you to manage Intel-processor-based server, desktop, workstation, and notebook systems when using Microsoft, SCO, Novell, or IBM network operating systems. This soft- ware supports multiple protocols, including TCP/IP, IPX, NetBIOS, SNA, SLIP, and HTTP. -
Page 47: Chapter 5. Solving Problems
All other beep codes 1. Verify that the system memory modules are installed correctly. 2. Turn off the server; then, restart the server. If the problem remains, call for service. Table 4. POST beep code descriptions Copyright IBM Corp. 2000... -
Page 48: Post Error Messages
Start the Configuration/Setup program resource that is not available and ensure that the resources needed by the PCI adapter are available. 012980xx Data for processor x Download and install the latest system BIOS level. 012981xx IBM xSeries 240 Installation Guide... -
Page 49: Serverguide Startup Problems
POST message Failing device or problem Suggested action found 01298200 Microprocessor speed mis- Install microprocessors with identical match speeds. I9990305 POST could not find an oper- Install your operating system. ating system. Table 5. Abbreviated list of POST error messages ServerGuide startup problems Look for the symptom in the left column of the chart. -
Page 50: Troubleshooting Charts
The startup (boot) microprocessor is not working properly. tone during POST. Verify that the startup microprocessor is seated properly. If it is, replace the startup microprocessor. If the problem remains, call for service. Table 9. Microprocessor problems IBM xSeries 240 Installation Guide... - Page 51 If the items above are correct and the screen remains blank, call for service. Wavy, unreadable, rolling, dis- Some IBM monitors have their own self-tests. If you suspect a torted screen, or screen jitter. problem with your monitor, refer to the information that comes with the monitor for adjusting and testing instructions.
- Page 52 Option problems Suggested action An IBM option that was just Verify that: installed does not work. 1. The option is designed for the server. Refer to the "Server Support" flowchart for information about obtaining ServerProven compatibility information from the World Wide Web.
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Page 53: Appendix A. Product Warranties And Notices
This Statement of Limited Warranty includes Part 1 - General Terms and Part 2 - Country-unique Terms. The terms of Part 2 may 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. - Page 54 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.
- Page 55 Neither IBM nor your reseller is responsible for any of your confidential, proprietary or personal informa- tion 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.
- Page 56 To obtain warranty service for the Machine, contact your reseller or IBM. You may be required to present proof of purchase. IBM or your reseller provides certain types of repair and exchange service, either at your location or at a service center, 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.
- Page 57 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.
- Page 58 Guarantees Act 1993 or other legislation which cannot be excluded or limited. The Consumer Guaran- tees 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.
- Page 59 In case IBM or your reseller are 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.
- Page 60 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).
- Page 61 EGYPT: Limitation of Liability: The following replaces item 2 in this Section: 2. 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.
- Page 62 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.
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Page 63: Notices
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. - Page 64 The foregoing is a Year 2000 Readiness Disclosure. Trademarks The following terms are trademarks of the IBM Corporation in the United States or other countries or both: Active PCI...
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Page 65: Electronic Emission Notices
IBM. 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. -
Page 66: Power Cords
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement 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. - Page 67 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.
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Page 69: Index
Index expansion slots (continued) hot-swap PCI adapter installation 12 AC Power light 25 exploded view of the xSeries 240 server 5 acoustical emission values 3 adapter, installing 9 advanced system management interconnect port 2 advantages of product 1 FCC Class A notice 53... - Page 70 Control button 30 connectors 6 Power lights 25 LEDs 7 supplies 25 System Error light 32 Power Control button 30 System Power light 32 power cord available, list of 54 cable-restraint bracket 27 IBM xSeries 240 Installation Guide...
- Page 71 temperature of server environment 3 tower model controls 29 trademarks 52 troubleshooting 38 United Kingdom electronic emission notice, European community 54 safety information vii telephone line requirements vii United States FCC Class A notice 53 safety information vii VRM 23 weight of server 3 year 2000 readiness disclosure 52 Index...
- Page 72 Part Number: 21P9013 Printed in the United States of America. 21P9 13...