Ibm Server X232

®

Install options: • Drives • Microprocessors • Adapters • Memory

xSeries 232

Install the server in the rack, if required

Installation Guide
Welcome. . .
Thank you for buying an IBM xSeries server. This server Installation Guide contains information for setting up and configuring your server. For detailed information about your server, view the User's Reference on the DocumentationCD. You can also find the most current information about your server on the IBM Web site at: http://www.ibm.com/pc/support

Cable the server and options

Start the server

Did the server start correctly?

No

Yes
Use ServerGuide™ to setup and configure hardware Go to the Server Support flow chart

Did configuration complete?

No

Yes
Use ServerGuide to install operating system?No

Go to the Web for Instructions, http://www.ibm.com/pc/support

Yes
Use ServerGuide to install applications, such as IBM systems management software and IBM ServeRAID programs

System is ready to use. Go to the Server Support flow chart to register and profile your server.

Server Support
Server working properly?

Yes

Register and profile your server
After you register andprofile, 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 Register at: http://www.ibm.com/pc/register Profile at: http://www.ibm.com/pc/support

No
Check all cables for loose connections and verify that all optional devices you ® installed are onthe ServerProven list. You can view the ServerProven list at: http://www.ibm.com/pc/compat

Problem solved?

Yes

No

Use the troubleshooting information provided with your server to determine the cause of the problem and the action to take.

You can view the HelpCenter phone numbers in the Support Phone List at: http://www.ibm.com/pc/support

Problem solved?

Yes

No
Flash thelatest levels of BIOS, service processor, diagnostics, and RAID code. You can download this code at: http://www.ibm.com/pc/support

Yes
Problem solved?

No

Phone an IBM HelpCenter

IBM xSeries 232

IBM

Installation Guide

SC24-P287-20

Note:
Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information in Appendix A, “Product warranties andnotices,” on page 39.

First Edition (June 2001) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2001. All rights reserved. US Government Users Restricted Rights – Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp.

Contents
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. v Chapter 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Features and specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Notices and statements used in this book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Handling static-sensitive devices . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Major components of the xSeries 232 server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2 3 3 4

Chapter 2. Installing Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Removing the cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 6 Removing the left-side cover (tower model) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Removing the cover (rack model) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Working with adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Adapter considerations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....