IBM E Server 440 x Series Configuration Supplemental Information

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Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in “Notices”,

on page 23. Second Edition (July 2003) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2003. All rights reserved. US Government Users Restricted Rights – Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp. ...

Chapter 1. Introduction .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Related publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 The 16-way configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 16-way considerations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 16-way terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Chapter 2. Configuring and cabling the servers ...

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 ...

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 grou ...

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 ...

≥ 18 kg (39.7 lb)

≥ 32 kg (70.5 lb) ≥ 55 kg (121.2 lb) CAUTION: Use safe practices when lifting. 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 viii ...

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 10: CAUTION: Do not place any object weighing more than 82 kg (180 lb) on top of rack-mount ...

WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with accessories

sold with this product, will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. ADVERTENCIA: El contacto con el cable de este producto o con cables de accesorios que se venden junto con este producto, pueden exponerle al plomo, un elemento químico que en el estado de Californ ...

Chapter 1. Introduction

An IBM® ERserver™ xSeries™ 440 server 16-way configuration consists of two xSeries 440 servers cabled together. This document provides the additional information needed to install, cable, and troubleshoot this configuration. Your initial hardware installation and configuration is performed by an authorized IBM service representative. You must install your operating system and applications or purchase additional optional softwar ...

The 16-way configuration

The 16-way configuration consists of two IBM xSeries 440 servers containing two fully populated symmetrical multiprocessor (SMP) Expansion Modules. These two xSeries 440 servers are connected to each other with cables and through BIOS settings. In this section, you will find 16-way configuration considerations and an introduction to terms that are specific to the 16-way configuration. 16-way considerations Before you configure two ...

Chapter 2. Configuring and cabling the servers

This section provides the basic information that is needed to configure and cable two xSeries 440 servers for use in a 16-way configuration. Some steps might require the use of other xSeries 440 documentation that comes with your server. Important: The steps in this section are intended for the authorized IBM service representative. Configuring the static partition If you have not already done so, install both ...

Note: If you are configuring the secondary server make a note of the IP

address. You will need this information later in this procedure. a. From the main menu of the utility, select Configuration Settings and press Enter. b. Select Ethernet Settings from the next menu and press Enter. c. In the IP Address field, type the IP address; then, press F6. d. Press ESC to exit the menu. e. Press ESC again to return to the main menu. f. Exit the utility and turn of ...

Cabling the servers

Complete the following steps to cable four SMP Expansion Modules and two servers together, using the four 2.5 m (8.2 ft) and two 25.4 cm (10 in.) SMP expansion cables that came with your servers and upgrade kit, for up to 16-way operation. In the illustration, the SMP Expansion Modules are numbered 0 through 3, from primary to secondary. The SMP Expansion Ports are numbered 1 through 3, left to right. 1. Remove the protective covers fro ...

Connect the SMP Expansion cables to the primary server:

a. Connect one end of a 2.5 m (8.2 ft) SMP Expansion cable to port 1 of SMP Expansion Module 0 on the primary server; then, route the cable through the cable-management arm. Cable-management arm Long SMP expansion cable Figure 3. Routing cables through the cable management arm 6 xSeries 440: 16-way Configuration Supplemental Information ...

Connect one end of a 2.5 m (8.2 ft) SMP Expansion cable to port 2 of

SMP Expansion Module 0 on the primary server; then, route the cable beside the first cable in the cable-management arm. c. Connect one end of a 2.5 m (8.2 ft) SMP Expansion cable to port 1 of SMP Expansion Module 1 on the primary server; then, route the cable through the cable-management arm as in step 3a on page 6. d. Connect one end of a 2.5 m (8.2 ft) SMP Expansion cable to port 2 o ...

Verify that a 25.4 cm (10 in.) SMP Expansion cable is connected between

port 3 of SMP Expansion Module 2 and port 3 of SMP Expansion Module 3. 5. Connect the Remote Supervisor Adapter Ethernet port on each server to a network or to each other with an Ethernet crossover cable. This connection is needed so that the Remote Supervisor Adapters can communicate and perform the necessary functions for the two servers to create or delete static partitions. 6. R ...