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Netfinity 5000 Server
Hardware Information and Procedures
IBM
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Note Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information in “Product Warranties and Notices” in the “Legal and Safety Information” section of this Server Library. First Edition (September 1998) 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 MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Some ju
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Tables 1. Maximum Allowable Drive Sizes ........................ 57 2. Automatically Assigned SCSI IDs ....................... 58 3. Switch Settings for Microprocessor Speed .................. 70 4. Serial Port Connector Pin-Number Assignments .............. 83 5. Parallel Port Connector Pin-Number Assignments ............. 85 6. Video Port Connector Pin-Number Assignments .............. 86 7. Keyboard and Auxiliary-Device Port Connectors Pin-Number Assignments 87 8. The 68-Pin SCSI Port
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Contents Safety Information Statements ........................... vii Lithium Battery Notice .................................. ix Laser Compliance Statement .............................. x About This Book .................................... xi How This Book is Organized .............................. xi Notices Used in This Book ............................... xi Related Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii Chapter 1. Introducing Your Ne
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Ethernet Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Chapter 5. Installing a Server in a Rack Enclosure .............. 93 Before You Begin .................................... 94 Installing the Rack Model in a Rack Enclosure ................... 96 Removing the Rack Model from a Rack Enclosure ............... 104 Chapter 6. Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Diagnostic Tools Overview ............................. 10
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Safety Information Statements Before installing this product, read the Safety Information. Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações de Segurança. Před instalací tohoto produktu si přečtěte příručku bezpečnostních instrukcí. Læs sikkerhedsforskrifterne, før du installerer dette produkt. 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 Sicherhe
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1 DANGER To avoid a shock hazard, do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm. To avoid shock hazard: – The power cord must be connected to a properly wired and earthed receptacle. – Any equipment to which this product will be attached must also be connected to properly wired receptacles. When possible, use one hand to connect or disconnect signal cables to prevent a possible shock from touching
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Lithium Battery Notice 2 CAUTION: When replacing the battery, use only IBM Part Number 33F8354 or an equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer. If your system has a module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with the same module type made by the same manufacturer. The battery contains lithium and can explode if not properly used, handled, or disposed of. Do not: – Throw or immerse into water – Heat to more than 100°C (212°F) – Repair or disassemble Dispose of the ba
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Laser Compliance Statement Laser Compliance Statement Some IBM server models are equipped from the factory with a CD-ROM drive. CD-ROM drives are also sold separately as options. The CD-ROM drive is a laser product. The CD-ROM drive is certified in the U.S. to conform to the requirements of the Department of Health and Human Services 21 Code of Federal Regulations (DHHS 21 CFR) Subchapter J for Class 1 laser products. Elsewhere, the drive is certified to conform to the requirements of the In
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Notices Used in This Book About This Book This book provides instructions on how to set up and configure your Netfinity 5000 server and how to install and remove options. This book also provides information to help you solve many simple problems that might occur. If you have not yet set up your server, refer to the “Express Setup and Installation” section of this Server Library for information on unpacking the server, attaching cables, and installing the operating system. How This Book is Or
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Related Publications Caution These notices indicate situations that can be potentially hazardous to you. A caution notice is placed just before descriptions of potentially hazardous procedure steps or situations. Related Publications The IBM Netfinity 5000 Hardware Maintenance Manual and the IBM Netfinity 5000 Hardware Maintenance Manual Supplement are available for purchase. These manuals contain error codes, advanced diagnostic procedures, and a parts catalog for most models. These ma
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Chapter 1. Introducing Your Netfinity 5000 We appreciate your decision to purchase an IBM Netfinity Server. Your Netfinity 5000 server is a high-performance server with the capability of microprocessor upgrade to a symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) server. It is ideally suited for networking environments that require superior microprocessor performance, efficient memory management, flexibility, and large amounts of reliable data storage. Performance, ease of use, reliability, and expansion ca
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This chapter contains: Features at a Glance .................................. 3 What Your IBM Netfinity 5000 Server Offers ..................... 4 Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability Features ................. 6 Controls and Indicators ................................. 7 Server Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Input/Output Connectors . . .
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Features at a Glance Features at a Glance The following table summarizes the features of the Netfinity 5000 server. Microprocessor Expansion Bays Integrated Functions Intel Pentium II One 3.5-inch diskette drive bay Two serial ports microprocessor Two 5.25-inch drive bays, open Two universal serial bus (USB) with MMX technology bay supports half-high SCSI ports 512 KB of level-2 cache (min) tape drive System management port (C) Five 3.5-inch drive bays, Advanced system m
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What Your IBM Netfinity 5000 Server Offers The IBM Netfinity 5000 server is designed to be cost effective, powerful, and flexible. Your server offers: Impressive performance using an innovative approach to SMP The Netfinity 5000 server supports up to two Pentium II microprocessors. Your server comes with one Pentium II microprocessor installed on the system board. You can install a second microprocessor in your server to enhance performance and provide SMP capability. Large system memor
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Refer to the “Advanced System Management Information” section of this Server Library for more information. IBM ServerGuide CDs The ServerGuide CDs included with IBM Netfinity servers provide programs to help you set up your server and install the network operating system (NOS). The ServerGuide program detects the hardware options installed, and provides the correct configuration program and device drivers. In addition, the ServerGuide CDs include a variety of application programs such as
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Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability Features Three of the most important factors in server design are reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS). These factors help to ensure the integrity of the data stored on your server; that your server is available when you want to use it; and that should a failure occur, you can easily diagnose and repair the failure with minimal inconvenience. The following is an abbreviated list of the built-in RAS features on the IBM Netfinity Se
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Controls and Indicators Controls and Indicators The most commonly used controls and status indicators are on the front of your server. Server Controls Tower model Rack model .1/ Diskette-Eject Button: Press this button to release a diskette from the drive. .2/ Diskette Drive In-Use Light: This light comes on when the diskette drive is accessed. .3/ 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 butto
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Controls and Indicators .6/ Power-on switch: Use this switch to turn on your server, or to return the server to Standby mode (power is present but the server is not turned on). Important After you plug the server power cord into an outlet, wait 20 seconds before pressing the power switch. (During this time, the system-management processor is initializing and the power-on switch does not respond.) 6 CAUTION: The Power-On button on the front of the server does not turn off the electrical cu
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Controls and Indicators Status Indicators The following illustrations identify the indicators located on the front of the server. Tower model Rack model .1/ Power-On Light: This green LED blinks when the server is in Standby mode (power is present but the server is not turned on). The blinking changes to a solid (continuous) light when you turn on your server remotely (Unattended mode) or by pressing the Power-On Switch. If this light is not on, the power cord is not connected or the powe
