Questions tagged [ibm]
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Replace ServeRAID-5i with ServeRAID-6i+ in IBM x345 server
We have an IBM xSeries 345 server with a ServeRAID-5i controller which is starting to report problems. We also have a couple of "retired" x345s with ServeRAID-6i or 6i+ controllers in them.
Is it ...
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IBM x3650 M1 SATA support up to 2 Tb
I have an IBM x3650 (M1 [i think because of DDR2 rams]), an as i know it only support SATA hard drvies only up to 1 Tb.
Is there any RAID controller firmware/BIOS update which can give the server 2 ...
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Cannot establish IP communication with IBM Server Connectivity Module
I have attached an IBM Server Connectivity Module in Bay2 of our BladeCenter E and tried to setup some networking between an external unmanaged switch and the internal blade servers.
I plugged a ...
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File I/O Throughput
I have an IBM x3650 M4 server (64-bit) running Ubuntu 13.04 Desktop (32-bit). I realize that this is a non-standard setup by it's being driven by other requirements. I am seeing slow file writes ...
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x3250 M4 reboots when you remove a usb device like keyboard or mouse
Following the installation of Windows 7 in our test server IBM x3250 m4,(Can you install windows 7 on an IBM x3250 M4 server?), the server reboots everytime a usb device is removed..if it is attached ...
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Can you install windows 7 on an IBM x3250 M4 server? [closed]
We are running an experiment on our available x3250 M4 Server for the purpose of trying to reach a client's requirement.
Basically they want Windows 7 running on the server.
I want to know if this ...
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Installing windows on multiple computers at the same time [duplicate]
i need to install windows on a 150 computers for a bank, i've never done anything like this before, so if anyone can help me find a fast efficient way to do so, they are IBM computers all with the ...
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IBM SR-BR10i RAID Controller too slow with VMware ESXi
I'm transferring a virtual machine from one ESXi host to another using SSH on both ESXi Servers.
But it's painful slow, it's a massive 750GB .vmdk disk image, the VM is stopped (with downtime) and ...
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what is a 4 socket server? What is "socket" in this context? [closed]
I see that the IBM System x3750 M4 is a "4-socket" server. What does that mean? Does that mean that the server has 4 network ports? What is a "socket" in this context?
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How to test SCSI drives faulty or not?
I have 10 scsi drives which are used. How do I test them to ensure they are working correctly? Some have red stickers presumably indicating they are faulty. The server I have access to is an IBM with ...
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Is it possible to enable WLM for Stored Procedures through DB2 on z/OS
If core WLM is not available for all built-in Stored Procedures in a DB2 on z/OS, would it be at all possible for a DB2 user with all privileges to setup the core WLM environments through a CLPPlus (...
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My IBM server X 3400 stops suddenly and it does not power up? [closed]
My IBM server X 3400 shut down suddenly one fine day. When I use the power switch to power it on, it starts and then shuts down without any sign of flaws. When I took off the power cords and then I ...
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How IBM Implement WebSphere Application Server SDK for Sun Solaris OS
I deploy the same application in IBM-WAS on different OS ( Windows , AIX and SUN-Solaris ) , SDK errors appeared on SDK for just Solaris OS , I refer some sites and it talk that the SDK on Solaris OS ...
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IBM Bladecenter S: Disk Storage Module with 'non-supported' IBM SAS disk
We have IBM Bladecenter S with 6-Disk Storage Module (43W3581), and we need to add more disks to the system. We currently bought 4x 49Y1861 (IBM 450GB 3.5" 15K 6Gb SAS HDD), but they didn't fit the ...
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Compatibility IBM DS3400 with 3TB sata disk
I've a IBM DS3400 with 4 disks sata 500GB and 5 disks 146GB SAS
I want enlarge my sata storage with 3TB disks.. what i've to do?
first question: Does IBM DS3400 recognize 3TB sata disks ?
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IBM serveraid problems
When I start my server serveraid gives me this error: not responding properly Error 00D0
any help would be appreciated.
I can't find any information on this. Where can I go to get more information on ...
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Is it possible to connect a FC HBA 8 Gb through 10 Gb Ethernet SFP+?
I have to connect an IBM Server with a QLogic EP2532 to an IBM DS3512 with a PMC PM8032. I need two 8 Gb FC LX 1310 nm SFP+ modules and since they seem to be hard to get, I thought would it be ...
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IBM Tivoli Reclaim vs Update
What is the difference between TSM reclaim vs update? I have accidentally run the reclaim command on my offsite pool? Is it fine to run the reclaim command on offsite pool or is there a bad impact by ...
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Configuring LACP across a IBM B50G switch stack
Is it possible to configure LACP (Link aggregation control protocol) that spans across two IBM B50G stacked switches. Below is an illustration of what I am trying to accomplish. I have currently ...
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What other tape manufacturers can I use in IBM LTO Gen 3 SAS Tape Drives
I have recently just got my hands on an IBM 3580S3V. I was just wondering if there are any other brands that I can use in this IBM gear?
LTO media are usually manufactured only by EMTEC, Imation, ...
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How I can Monitor other application and resources from IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0
I have IBM WebSphere Application Server+ 7.0 , and I deploy many java application on this server , from other hand I have stand alone java application ( this application is financial application and ...
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IBM Domino 8.5.3 and mitigating the BEAST attack on TLS (SSLTest)
Having run https://www.ssllabs.com/ssltest/index.html on a newly built Domino 8.5.3 server, is it possible to configure for https://community.qualys.com/blogs/securitylabs/2011/10/17/mitigating-the-...
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IBM DS3512 Connection to IBM HS22 BladeCenter
I have a BladeCenter HS22 with 14 bladeservers. Attached to the BladeCenter I have a DS3512 storage array. I'm trying to access the DS3512 to configure it but can't manage to do it.
I have connected ...
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No match for a database image file was found based on the source database alias "URCDB"
I used IBM Data Studio to backup a test database named URCTEST.
Now, I want to restore it to the actual (empty) database, URCDB.
I've got little experience with IBM DB2, so I assumed this was ...
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Clear the fault LED on an IBM x3650 M4 after accidental disk insertion and removal?
The server had a disk added, and then the operator realized they put the disk in the wrong server, so they pulled it out again. No harm done, the server is running and the disk was never actually ...
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iis 7 application pools not starting after installing ibm client access
I have a windows 2008 dev/testing server setup for testing web apps. I just installed ibm client access (v6r1m0) and after my reboot my sites now get a 503 service unavailable error.
My application ...
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How can I migrate from IBM BladeCenter chassis E to chassis H?
I'm planning to migrate blade server HS22 and all modules (2 ESMs, 2Brocade SAN Switch modules) from chassis E to chassis H. Do I need to reconfigure all modules? And how about servers? Please share ...
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IBM System x3400 M2 alert display
My server, IBM System x3400 M2, is alarming in displaying an amber "!" exclamation.
I have not have configured the management port.
Is there any software to identify this alert?
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IBM IMM2: Which level to control power and have remote terminal access
We're looking to purchase an entry level System X server, specifically the x3100 M4. What I've been unable to figure out is what the lowest level of IMM2 we need is in order to remote the system ...
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IBM Blade HS21 Processor Compatibility
Can anyone tell me of a resource where I can find out specifically which IBM HS21 blades support which processors.
In particular I have Intel 2X E5420 and Intel 2X E5450 which will work in some of my ...
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Diskette animation booting IBM x3550 7978CBG
I have to manage / reinstall an ibm x3550 model 7978CBG server but it can't boot from cd.
I have put in the cd some bootable cd's such Centos 6 ( some flavors ) and Proxmox ve but the server does not ...
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install third party ssd in ibm xseries x3650 M4
i am in the process of purchasing a new network server, it's going to host SQL Server and Exchange so i would like to have the best possible IO, the ibm SSD i could afford it's the micron P400e, i ...
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Monitoring disks from ServeRAID array
I am looking for a way to monitor individually the disks an array on a ServeRAID device using smartctl. The RAID is seen as a single disk /dev/sda by Ubuntu 12.04 LTS. The ServeRAID is a ServeRAID - ...
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How does one reboot an IBM ds3300?
We have an IBM System Storage DS3300 Express SCSI Dual Enclosure Controller Mfr P/N 172632E that needs to be rebooted. How does one accomplish this?
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IBM Xseries 3400 only working while power button holding pressed
I have an IBM xSeries x3400 Intel Xeon server which only works while someone holds in the power button.
My server stopped working and I sent it to IBM Service. After a few hours they told me I could ...
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What are the ports that should be open between Deployment Manager and Application Servers?
I install Deployment Manager and Application Server on different servers each one exist on different zone as following :
1- Deployment Manager : Web Zone .
2- Application Server : App Zone .
What ...
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How I can configure IBM Websphere application Server to send notification emails on out of sync?
I need to activate notification email on IBM WebSphere Network Deployment when the application servers are out of sync.
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How to switch off storage IBM DS 3512?
It is a very simple question...
How to switch off the storage (ex for maintance)?
I really don't know if there is a standard procedure to switch off a SAS storage. I did not find any switch to push ...
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What is "Data Protection" option in WebBIOS 6.1-45-Rel of ServeRAID M5110e controller?
What is "Data Protection"`option in WebBIOS 6.1-45-Rel during creation of new Drive Group?
Server is IBM x3650 M4 with ServeRAID M5110e controller.
User's Guide (here http://www-947.ibm.com/support/...
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How to get multipath working for Ubuntu Server 12.04
I'm working on a project which aims to make use of Ubuntu servers running on enterprise class hardware. In our case that means IBM HS23E blade servers, QLogic 4GB fibre channel extension cards and ...
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Using SFTP on AS400 Non Linux Based OS
I am trying to establish an SFTP connection on an AS400, which is on an OS that is not running a Linux based kernel.
Any idea where I can start with this?
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Bladecenter-E Power Module fault [closed]
We have problem on IBM Bladecenter-E
Critical Events
Power module 2 is off. DC fault.
Power module 4 is off. DC fault.
Warnings and System Events
Insufficient chassis power to ...
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How to disable the RAID in x3400 M2
Hi I just wanna disable the default RAID in my server IBM System X3400 M2 Server(7837-24X),i have 3 disk drives SAS.
I want to make them a JBOD "Just a Bunch Of Disks", because I want to install in ...
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How I can generate patch from RAD ready to deploy in WAS?
To use update option directly from IBM WAS-ND , I need to generate patch file from RAD ready to deploy ( already packaged ) .
Example :
After Deploy HelloWord.ear on WAS-ND 7.0.11 , an exception ...
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IBM Server searching for secondary server
I just bought the following server
IBM System x3950 Server, 4 x 3.0GHz Dual Core, 32GB, 6 x 73.4GB 10K SAS
RAID, 256MB BBWC, 2x Power, CD-RW/DVD
When i boot it up, it says "Searching for secondary ...
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Megaraid Firmware fault
After building a new server (IBM X3550). Getting error
Firmware is in Fault state: MFI register state 0xF0FF2102. -- For this one could not get any help in google.
And on the BIOS system setting ...
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Why do a lot of IBM webpages have something like “www-01”? [closed]
I was looking at this page
http://www-01.ibm.com/software/integration/webphere-business-modeler/advanced/features/
and I noticed that a lot of IBM pages have "www-01." prefix, why is that? I thought ...
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Windows server 2012 guest + centos host + IBM server x3650
I was told by IBM sales that x3650 doesn't support windows server 2012. I feel it's ridiculous as x3650 is their enterprise model, just one level below its highest class x3850 in their system x series....
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HyperV Cluster using IBM X3650 M3 and DS3400 SAN
I am posting here, because reading a lot of documents on MS site and technical forums have caused only more confusion.
The equipment i have:
2 IBM X3650 M3 servers; both have 2 72GB SAS disks ...
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IBM x3400 upgrading to 2 x CPU Quad-Core Intel Xeon E5430
I'm trying to install two Quad-Core Intel Xeon E5430 CPUs in an IBM x3400 with an IBM M97IP motherboard.
When I turn the power on, it takes approx. 3 sec. then the fan stops and nothing happens.
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