IBM 7945G2U, 7945M2U, 7945B2U, 7945E2U, System x3650 M3 Type 4255 Installation And User Manual
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System x3650 M3 Types 4255, 7945, and 7949
Installation and User’s Guide
System x3650 M3 Types 4255, 7945, and 7949
Installation and User’s Guide
Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in Appendix B, “Notices,” on page 163,
the IBM Safety Information and IBM Environmental Notices and User's Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD, and the
IBM Warranty Information document that comes with your server.
Sixth Edition (March 2011)
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US Government Users Restricted Rights – Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract
with IBM Corp.
Contents
Safety ............................vii
Chapter 1. The System x3650 M3 server ...............1
The IBM Documentation CD ....................3
Hardware and software requirements ................3
Using the Documentation Browser .................3
Related documentation ......................4
Notices and statements in this document ................6
Features and specifications .....................6
What your server offers ......................8
Reliability, availability, and serviceability features ............11
IBM Systems Director ......................12
The UpdateXpress System Pack Installer ...............13
Server controls, LEDs, and power ..................13
Front view .........................14
Rear view ..........................17
Server power features .....................21
Chapter 2. Installing optional devices................25
Instructions for IBM Business Partners ................25
Server components .......................26
System-board internal connectors .................28
System-board external connectors .................29
System-board switches and jumpers ................30
System-board LEDs ......................33
System-board optional device connectors ..............34
SAS riser-card connectors and LEDs ................35
PCI riser-card adapter connectors .................36
PCI riser-card assembly LEDs ..................36
Installation guidelines ......................37
System reliability guidelines ...................38
Working inside the server with the power on .............38
Handling static-sensitive devices .................39
Internal cable routing and connectors ................40
Removing the cover .......................44
Removing a PCI riser-card assembly .................45
Installing a PCI riser-card assembly .................46
Removing the microprocessor 2 air baffle ...............47
Installing the microprocessor 2 air baffle ...............48
Removing the DIMM air baffle ...................49
Installing the DIMM air baffle ....................50
Installing the full-length-adapter bracket ................51
Storing the full-length-adapter bracket ................51
Installing a PCI adapter ......................52
Removing a PCI adapter .....................56
Installing an IBM Virtual Media Key .................57
Installing a hard disk drive.....................58
Removing a hard disk drive ....................59
Installing a simple-swap hard disk drive ................59
Removing a simple-swap hard disk drive ...............61
Installing a SAS/SATA 4 Pac HDD upgrade option ............61
Installing a SAS/SATA 8 Pac HDD option ...............67
Installing a SAS/SATA 8 Pac HDD for 2 RAID kit with 2 M5015 adapters option 79
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Installing an optional tape drive ...................89
Converting a 16 bay system to a 8 bay + tape system .........90
Installing the tape drive option ..................92
Installing a second microprocessor .................97
Thermal grease .......................103
Installing a memory module ....................104
DIMM installation sequence ...................106
Memory mirroring ......................107
Online-spare memory .....................109
Installing a DIMM ......................110
Installing a hot-swap ac power supply ................112
Removing a hot-swap fan ....................115
Installing a hot-swap fan .....................116
Removing the SAS riser-card and controller assembly ..........117
Installing the SAS riser-card and controller assembly ..........118
Removing a ServeRAID SAS controller from the SAS riser-card ......121
Installing a ServeRAID SAS controller on the SAS riser-card .......122
Installing an optional ServeRAID adapter advanced feature key ......124
Installing a ServeRAID SAS controller battery on the remote battery tray . . . 126
Moving the SAS controller retention bracket ..............131
Installing a USB hypervisor memory key ...............133
Removing a USB hypervisor memory key ..............134
Installing the optional two-port Ethernet adapter ............135
Installing an optional DVD drive ..................138
Completing the installation ....................139
Replacing the server cover ...................140
Connecting the external cables .................141
Updating the server configuration.................142
Chapter 3. Configuring the server.................143
Using the Setup utility ......................144
Starting the Setup utility ....................145
Setup utility menu choices ...................145
Passwords .........................148
Using the Boot Selection Menu program ...............149
Starting the backup server firmware .................150
Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD............150
ServerGuide features .....................150
Setup and configuration overview ................151
Typical operating-system installation ...............151
Installing your operating system without using ServerGuide .......152
Using the integrated management module ..............152
Using the USB memory key for VMware hypervisor ...........153
Using the remote presence capability and blue-screen capture .......154
Enabling the remote presence feature ...............155
Obtaining the IP address for the Web interface access .........155
Logging on to the Web interface .................155
Enabling the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility program .........156
Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller ..............156
Using the LSI Configuration Utility program ..............157
Starting the LSI Configuration Utility program ............157
Formatting a hard disk drive ..................158
Creating a RAID array of hard disk drives .............158
IBM Advanced Settings Utility program................159
Updating IBM Systems Director ..................159
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Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance ..........161
Before you call ........................161
Using the documentation .....................161
Getting help and information from the World Wide Web .........161
Software service and support ...................162
Hardware service and support ...................162
IBM Taiwan product service ....................162
Appendix B. Notices ......................163
Trademarks..........................163
Important notes ........................164
Particulate contamination.....................165
Documentation format ......................165
Electronic emission notices ....................166
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement ........166
Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement ........166
Avis de conformité à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada .......166
Australia and New Zealand Class A statement ............166
United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirement ........166
European Union EMC Directive conformance statement ........167
Germany Class A statement ..................167
Japan VCCI Class A statement .................168
Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA)
statement ........................168
Korea Communications Commission (KCC) statement .........168
Russia Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Class A statement ......169
People's Republic of China Class A electronic emission statement ....169
Taiwan Class A compliance statement ...............169
Index ............................171
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Safety
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 ce produit, lisez les consignes de sécurité.
Vor der Installation dieses Produkts die Sicherheitshinweise lesen.
Prima di installare questo prodotto, leggere le Informazioni sulla Sicurezza.
Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen (Safety Information) før du installerer dette produktet.
Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança.
Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad.
Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten.
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Important:
Each caution and danger statement in this document is labeled with a number. This
number is used to cross reference an English-language caution or danger
statement with translated versions of the caution or danger statement in the Safety
Information document.
For example, if a caution statement is labeled “Statement 1,” translations for that
caution statement are in the Safety Information document under “Statement 1.”
Be sure to read all caution and danger statements in this document before you
perform the procedures. Read any additional safety information that comes with the
server or optional device before you install the device.
Attention: Use No. 26 AWG or larger UL-listed or CSA certified
telecommunication line cord.
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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 grounded electrical
outlet.
v Connect to properly wired outlets any equipment that will be attached to
this product.
v When possible, use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal
cables.
v Never turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire, water, or
structural damage.
v Disconnect the attached power cords, telecommunications systems,
networks, and modems before you open the device covers, unless
instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration procedures.
v Connect and disconnect cables as described in the following table when
installing, moving, or opening covers on this product or attached
devices.
To Connect: To Disconnect:
1. Turn everything OFF.
2. First, attach all cables to devices.
3. Attach signal cables to connectors.
4. Attach power cords to outlet.
5. Turn device ON.
1. Turn everything OFF.
2. First, remove power cords from outlet.
3. Remove signal cables from connectors.
4. Remove all cables from devices.
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Statement 2:
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.
Do not:
v Throw or immerse into water
v Heat to more than 100°C (212°F)
v Repair or disassemble
Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations.
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Statement 3:
CAUTION:
When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic devices, or
transmitters) are installed, note the following:
v Do not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could
result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable
parts inside the device.
v Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than
those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure.
DANGER
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 exposure to the beam.
Class 1 Laser Product
Laser Klasse 1
Laser Klass 1
Luokan 1 Laserlaite
Appareil A Laser de Classe 1
`
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Statement 4:
≥ 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.
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Statement 8:
CAUTION:
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 12:
CAUTION:
The following label indicates a hot surface nearby.
Statement 26:
CAUTION:
Do not place any object on top of rack-mounted devices.
This server is suitable for use on an IT power-distribution system whose maximum
phase-to-phase voltage is 240 V under any distribution fault condition.
Important: This product is not suitable for use with visual display workplace
devices according to Clause 2 of the German Ordinance for Work with Visual
Display Units.
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Chapter 1. The System x3650 M3 server
This Installation and User's Guide contains instructions for setting up your IBM
®
System x3650 M3 Types 4255, 7945, or 7949 server, instructions for installing
optional devices, and instructions for starting and configuring the server. For
diagnostic and troubleshooting information, see the Problem Determination and
Service Guide that is on the IBM Documentation CD.
1
The IBM System x3650 M3 Types 4255, 7945, or 7949 server is a 2-U
-high server
that is ideally suited for networking environments that require superior
microprocessor performance, efficient memory management, and flexibility.
Performance, ease of use, reliability, and expansion capabilities were key
considerations in the design of the server. These design features make it possible
for you to customize the system hardware to meet your needs today and provide
flexible expansion capabilities for the future.
The server comes with a limited warranty. For information about the terms of the
warranty and getting service and assistance, see the Warranty Information
document on the IBM Documentation CD.
®
The server contains IBM Enterprise X-Architecture
technologies, which help
increase performance and reliability. For more information, see “What your server
offers” on page 8 and “Reliability, availability, and serviceability features” on page
11.
You can obtain up-to-date information about the server and other IBM server
products at http://www.ibm.com/systems/x/. At http://www.ibm.com/support/
mysupport/, you can create a personalized support page by identifying IBM
products that are of interest to you. From this personalized page, you can subscribe
to weekly e-mail notifications about new technical documents, search for information
and downloads, and access various administrative services.
If you participate in the IBM client reference program, you can share information
about your use of technology, best practices, and innovative solutions; build a
professional network; and gain visibility for your business. For more information
about the IBM client reference program, see http://www.ibm.com/ibm/
clientreference/.
The server comes with eight 2.5-inch SAS hot-swap hard disk drive bays. Most
models contain a ServeRAID SAS controller and are capable of expansion to
sixteen 2.5-inch SAS hot-swap hard disk drive bays.
1. Racks are measured in vertical increments of 1.75 inches each. Each increment is called a “U”. A 1-U-high device is 1.75 inches
tall.
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The following illustration shows a server with eight SAS hard disk drive bays.
You can purchase an optional kit to install the tape drive.
SAS hard disk
drive bays
01234567
You can purchase an optional kit to install the eight additional SAS hard disk drive
bays.
SAS hard disk
drive bays
01234567
8 9 10 1112 131415
The SAS ID for each bay is printed on the server front, above each bay.
If firmware and documentation updates are available, you can download them from
the IBM Web site. The server might have features that are not described in the
documentation that comes with the server, and the documentation might be updated
occasionally to include information about those features, or technical updates might
be available to provide additional information that is not included in the server
documentation. To check for updates, complete the following steps.
Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. Procedures for locating
firmware and documentation might vary slightly from what is described in this
document.
1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/.
2. Under Product support, click System x.
3. Under Popular links, click Software and device drivers for firmware updates,
or click Publications lookup for documentation updates.
Record information about the server in the following table.
Product name IBM System x3650 M3 server
Machine type 4255, 7945, or 7949
Model number _____________________________________________
Serial number _____________________________________________
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The model number and serial number are on the ID label on the bezel, as shown in
the following illustration.
Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.
ID label
You can download an IBM ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD to help you
configure the hardware, install device drivers, and install the operating system. For
more information, see “Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD” on page
150.
For a list of supported optional devices for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/
servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/.
See the Rack Installation Instructions document on the IBM Documentation CD for
complete rack installation and removal instructions.
The IBM Documentation CD
The IBM Documentation CD contains documentation for your server in Portable
Document Format (PDF) and includes the IBM Documentation Browser to help you
find information quickly.
Hardware and software requirements
The IBM Documentation CD requires the following minimum hardware and
software:
v Microsoft Windows XP, Windows 2000, or Red Hat Linux
v 100 MHz microprocessor
v 32 MB of RAM
v Adobe Acrobat Reader 3.0 (or later) or xpdf, which comes with Linux operating
systems
Using the Documentation Browser
Use the Documentation Browser to browse the contents of the CD, read brief
descriptions of the documents, and view documents, using Adobe Acrobat Reader
or xpdf. The Documentation Browser automatically detects the regional settings in
use in your server and displays the documents in the language for that region (if
available). If a document is not available in the language for that region, the
English-language version is displayed.
Use one of the following procedures to start the Documentation Browser:
v If Autostart is enabled, insert the CD into the CD or DVD drive. The
Documentation Browser starts automatically.
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v If Autostart is disabled or is not enabled for all users, use one of the following
procedures:
– If you are using a Windows operating system, insert the CD into the CD or
DVD drive and click Start --> Run.IntheOpen field, type
e:\win32.bat
where e is the drive letter of the CD or DVD drive, and click OK.
– If you are using Red Hat Linux, insert the CD into the CD or DVD drive; then,
run the following command from the /mnt/cdrom directory:
sh runlinux.sh
Select your server from the Product menu. The Available Topics list displays all
the documents for your server. Some documents might be in folders. A plus sign (+)
indicates each folder or document that has additional documents under it. Click the
plus sign to display the additional documents.
When you select a document, a description of the document appears under Topic
Description. To select more than one document, press and hold the Ctrl key while
you select the documents. Click View Book to view the selected document or
documents in Acrobat Reader or xpdf. If you selected more than one document, all
the selected documents are opened in Acrobat Reader or xpdf.
To search all the documents, type a word or word string in the Search field and
click Search. The documents in which the word or word string appears are listed in
order of the most occurrences. Click a document to view it, and press Crtl+F to use
the Acrobat search function, or press Alt+F to use the xpdf search function within
the document.
Click Help for detailed information about using the Documentation Browser.
Related documentation
This Installation and User’s Guide contains general information about the server,
including how to set up the server, how to install supported optional devices, and
how to configure the server. The following documentation also comes with the
server:
v Warranty Information
This printed document contains information about the terms of the warranty.
v Safety Information
This document is in PDF on the IBM Documentation CD. It contains translated
caution and danger statements. Each caution and danger statement that appears
in the documentation has a number that you can use to locate the corresponding
statement in your language in the Safety Information document.
v Rack Installation Instructions
This printed document contains instructions for installing the server in a rack.
v Problem Determination and Service Guide
This document is in PDF on the IBM Documentation CD. It contains information
to help you solve problems yourself, and it contains information for service
technicians.
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v Environmental Notices and User Guide
This document is in PDF on the IBM Documentation CD. It contains translated
environmental notices.
v IBM License Agreement for Machine Code
This document is in PDF on the IBM Documentation CD. It provides translated
versions of the IBM License Agreement for Machine Code for your product.
v IBM MCP Linux License Information and Attributions
This document is in PDF on the IBM Documentation CD. It provides information
about the open-source notices.
Depending on the server model, additional documentation might be included on the
IBM Documentation CD.
®
The System x
and xSeries®Tools Center is an online information center that
contains information about tools for updating, managing, and deploying firmware,
device drivers, and operating systems. The System x and xSeries Tools Center is at
http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/toolsctr/v1r0/index.jsp.
The server might have features that are not described in the documentation that
comes with the server. The documentation might be updated occasionally to include
information about those features, or technical updates might be available to provide
additional information that is not included in the server documentation. These
updates are available from the IBM Web site. To check for updated documentation
and technical updates, complete the following steps.
Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. The actual procedure
might vary slightly from what is described in this document.
1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/.
2. Under Product support, click System x.
3. Under Popular links, click Publications lookup.
4. From the Product family menu, select System x3650 M3 and click Continue.
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Notices and statements in this document
The caution and danger statements in this document are also in the multilingual
Safety Information document, which is on the Documentation CD. Each statement is
numbered for reference to the corresponding statement in your language in the
Safety Information document.
The following notices and statements are used in this document:
v Note: These notices provide important tips, guidance, or advice.
v Important: These notices provide information or advice that might help you avoid
inconvenient or problem situations.
v Attention: These notices indicate potential damage to programs, devices, or
data. An attention notice is placed just before the instruction or situation in which
damage might occur.
v Caution: These statements indicate situations that can be potentially hazardous
to you. A caution statement is placed just before the description of a potentially
hazardous procedure step or situation.
v Danger: These statements indicate situations that can be potentially lethal or
extremely hazardous to you. A danger statement is placed just before the
description of a potentially lethal or extremely hazardous procedure step or
situation.
Features and specifications
The following information is a summary of the features and specifications of the
server. Depending on the model, some features might not be available, or some
specifications might not apply.
Racks are marked in vertical increments of 4.45 cm (1.75 inches). Each increment
is referred to as a unit, or “U.” A 1-U-high device is 1.75 inches tall.
Notes:
1. Power consumption and heat output vary depending on the number and type of
optional features that are installed and the power-management optional features
that are in use.
2. The sound levels were measured in controlled acoustical environments
according to the procedures specified by the American National Standards
Institute (ANSI) S12.10 and ISO 7779 and are reported in accordance with ISO
9296. Actual sound-pressure levels in a given location might exceed the
average values stated because of room reflections and other nearby noise
sources. The declared sound-power levels indicate an upper limit, below which
a large number of computers will operate.
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Table 1. Features and specifications
Microprocessor:
v Supports up to two Intel Xeon
multi-core microprocessors (one
installed)
v Level-3 cache
v QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) links
speed up to 6.4 GT per second
Note:
v Do not install an Intel Xeon
series microprocessor and an Xeon
5600 series microprocessor in the same
server.
v Use the Setup utility to determine the
type and speed of the microprocessors.
v For a list of supported microprocessors,
see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/
serverproven/compat/us/.
Memory:
v Minimum: 2 GB
v Maximum: 192 GB
– 48 GB using unbuffered DIMMs
(UDIMMs)
– 192 GB using registered DIMMs
(RDIMMs)
v Type: PC3-10600R-999, 800, 1067, and
1333 MHz, ECC, DDR3 registered or
unbuffered SDRAM DIMMs
v Slots: 18 dual inline
v Supports (depending on the model):
– 2 GB and 4 GB unbuffered DIMMs
– 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, and 16 GB
registered DIMMs
SATA optical drives (optional):
v DVD-ROM
v Multi-burner
Hard disk drive expansion bays
(depending on the model):
v Eight 2.5-inch SAS hot-swap bays for
hard disk drive bays with option to add
eight more 2.5-inch SAS hot-swap hard
disk drive bays
v Four 2.5-inch simple-swap, solid state
SATA hard disk drive bays
PCI expansion slots:
v Two PCI Express riser cards with two
PCI Express x8 slots (x8 lanes) each,
standard
v Support for the following optional riser
cards:
– Two 133 MHz/64-bit PCI-X 1.0a slots
– One PCI Express x16 slot (x16
lanes)
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5500
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Size (2U):
v Height: 85.2 mm (3.346 in.)
v Depth: EIA flange to rear - 698 mm
(27.480 in.), Overall - 729 mm (28.701
in.)
v Width: With top cover - 443.6 mm
(17.465 in.), With front bezel - 482.0
mm (18.976 in.)
v Weight: approximately 21.09 kg (46.5
lb) to 25 kg (55 lb) depending upon
configuration
Integrated functions:
v Integrated management module (IMM),
which provides service processor
control and monitoring functions, video
controller, and (when the optional
virtual media key is installed) remote
keyboard, video, mouse, and remote
hard disk drive capabilities
v Dedicated or shared management
network connections
v Serial over LAN (SOL) and serial
redirection over Telnet or Secure Shell
(SSH)
v One systems-management RJ-45 for
connection to a dedicated
systems-management network
v Support for remote management
presence through an optional virtual
media key
v Broadcom BCM5709 Gb Ethernet
controller with TCP/IP Offload Engine
(TOE) and Wake on LAN support
v Four Ethernet ports (two on system
board and two additional ports when
the optional IBM Dual-Port 1 Gb
Ethernet Daughter Card is installed)
v One serial port, shared with the
integrated management module (IMM)
v Four Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports
(two on front, two on rear of server),
v2.0 supporting v1.1, plus one or more
dedicated internal USB ports on the
SAS riser-card
v Two video ports (one on front and one
on rear of server)
v One SATA tape connector, one USB
tape connector, and one tape power
connector on SAS riser-card (some
models)
v Support for hypervisor function through
an optional USB flash device on the
SAS riser-card (not available on
simple-swap models)
Note: In messages and documentation,
the term service processor refers to the
integrated management module (IMM).
Video controller (integrated into IMM):
v Matrox G200eV (two analog ports - one
front and one rear that can be connected
at the same time)
Note: The maximum video resolution is
1600 x 1200 at 75 Hz.
– SVGA compatible video controller
– DDR2 250 MHz SDRAM video
memory controller
– Avocent Digital Video Compression
– 16 MB of video memory (not
expandable)
ServeRAID controller (depending on the
model):
v A ServeRAID-BR10il v2 SAS/SATA
adapter that provides RAID levels 0, 1,
and 1E (comes standard on some
hot-swap models).
v An optional ServeRAID-BR10il SAS/SATA
adapter that provides RAID levels 0, 1,
and 1E can be ordered.
v An optional ServeRAID-MR10i SAS/SATA
adapter that provides RAID levels 0, 1, 5,
6, 10, 50, and 60 can be ordered.
v An optional ServeRAID-M1015 SAS/SATA
adapter that provides RAID levels 0, 1,
and 10 with optional RAID 5/50 and SED
(Self Encrypting Drive) upgrade.
v An optional ServeRAID-M5014 SAS/SATA
adapter that provides RAID levels 0, 1, 5,
10 and 50 with optional battery and RAID
6/60 and SED upgrade.
v An optional ServeRAID-M5015 SAS/SATA
adapter with battery that provides RAID
levels 0, 1, 5, 10, and 50 with optional
RAID 6/60 and SED upgrade
Notes:
1. RAID is supported in hot-swap models
only.
2. The ServeRAID controllers are installed
in a PCI Express x8 mechanical slot (x4
electrical); however, the controllers run
at x4 bandwidth.
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Table 1. Features and specifications (continued)
Electrical input with hot-swap ac power
supplies:
v Sine-wave input (47 - 63 Hz) required
v Input voltage range automatically
selected
v Input voltage low range:
– Minimum: 100 V ac
– Maximum: 127 V ac
v Input voltage high range:
– Minimum: 200 V ac
– Maximum: 240 V ac
v Input kilovolt-amperes (kVA)
approximately:
– Minimum: 0.090 kVA
– Maximum: 0.700 kVA
Environment:
v Air temperature:
– Server on: 10°C to 35°C (50.0°F to
95.0°F); altitude: 0 to 914.4 m (3000
ft). Decrease system temperature
by 1°C for every 1000-foot increase
in altitude.
– Server off: 5°C to 45°C (41.0°F to
113.0°F); maximum altitude: 3048 m
(10000 ft)
– Shipment: -40°C to +60°C (-40°F to
140°F); maximum altitude: 3048 m
(10000 ft)
v Humidity:
– Server on: 20% to 80%; maximum
dew point: 21°C; maximum rate of
change 5°C per hour.
– Server off: 8% to 80%; maximum
dew point: 27°C
– Shipment: 5% to 100%
v Particulate contamination:
Attention: Airborne particulates and
reactive gases acting alone or in
combination with other environmental
factors such as humidity or
temperature might pose a risk to the
server. For information about the limits
for particulates and gases, see
“Particulate contamination” on page
165.
Hot-swap fans:
Three - provide redundant cooling.
Power supply:
v Up to two hot-swap power supplies for
redundancy support
– 460-watt ac
– 675-watt ac
– 675-watt high-efficiency ac
– 675-watt dc
Note: You cannot mix 460-watt and
675-watt power supplies, or high-efficiency
and non-high-efficiency power supplies, or
ac and dc power supplies in the server.
Acoustical noise emissions:
v Declared sound power, idle: 6.3 bel
v Declared sound power, operating: 6.5 bel
Heat output:
Approximate heat output:
v Minimum configuration: 662 Btu per hour
(194 watts)
v Maximum configuration: 2302 Btu per
hour (675 watts)
What your server offers
The server uses the following features and technologies:
v UEFI-compliant server firmware
IBM System x Server Firmware offers several features, including Unified
Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) 2.1 compliance, Active Energy Manager
technology, enhanced RAS capabilities, and BIOS compatibility support. UEFI
replaces the basic input/output system (BIOS) and defines a standard interface
between the operating system, platform firmware, and external devices.
UEFI-compliant System x servers are capable of booting UEFI-compliant
operating systems, BIOS-based operating systems, and BIOS-based adapters as
well as UEFI-compliant adapters.
Note: The server does not support DOS.
v Integrated management module
The integrated management module (IMM) combines service processor
functions, video controller, and (when an optional virtual media key is installed)
remote presence function in a single chip. The IMM provides advanced
service-processor control, monitoring, and alerting function. If an environmental
condition exceeds a threshold or if a system component fails, the IMM lights
LEDs to help you diagnose the problem, records the error in the event log, and
alerts you to the problem. Optionally, the IMM also provides a virtual presence
capability for remote server management capabilities. The IMM provides remote
server management through industry-standard interfaces:
– Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) version 2.0
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– Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) version 3
– Common Information Model (CIM)
– Web browser
v Remote presence capability and blue-screen capture
The optional virtual media key is required to enable the remote presence and
blue-screen capture features. The remote presence feature provides the following
functions:
– Remotely viewing video with graphics resolutions up to 1600 x 1200 at 75 Hz,
regardless of the system state
– Remotely accessing the server, using the keyboard and mouse from a remote
client
– Mapping the CD or DVD drive, diskette drive, and USB flash drive on a
remote client, and mapping ISO and diskette image files as virtual drives that
are available for use by the server
– Uploading a diskette image to the IMM memory and mapping it to the server
as a virtual drive
The blue-screen capture feature captures the video display contents before the
IMM restarts the server when the IMM detects an operating-system hang
condition. A system administrator can use the blue-screen capture to assist in
determining the cause of the hang condition.
v IBM Dynamic System Analysis Preboot diagnostics programs
The Dynamic System Analysis (DSA) Preboot diagnostics programs are stored
on the integrated USB memory. It collects and analyzes system information to aid
in diagnosing server problems. The diagnostic programs collect the following
information about the server:
– System configuration
– Network interfaces and settings
– Installed hardware
– Light path diagnostics status
– Service processor status and configuration
– Vital product data, firmware, and UEFI (formerly BIOS) configuration
– Hard disk drive health
– RAID controller configuration
– Event logs for ServeRAID controllers and service processors
The diagnostic programs create a merged log that includes events from all
collected logs. The information is collected into a file that you can send to IBM
service and support. Additionally, you can view the information locally through a
generated text report file. You can also copy the log to a removable media and
view the log from a Web browser.
For additional information about DSA Preboot diagnostics, see the Problem
Determination and Service Guide on the IBM Documentation CD
v IBM Systems Director
IBM Systems Director is a workgroup-hardware-management tool that you can
use to centrally manage System x and xSeries servers. For more information,
see the IBM Systems Director documentation on the IBM Systems Director CD.
v Active Energy Manager
The Active Energy Manager solution is an IBM Systems Director extension that
measures and reports server power consumption as it occurs. This enables you
to monitor power consumption in correlation to specific software application
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programs and hardware configurations. You can obtain the measurement values
through the systems-management interface and view them, using IBM Systems
Director. For more information, see the IBM Director documentation on the IBM
Systems Director CD, or see http://www.ibm.com/systems/management/director/
extensions/actengmrg.html.
v IBM X-Architecture technology
IBM X-Architecture technology combines proven, innovative IBM designs to make
your Intel-processor-based server powerful, scalable, and reliable. For more
information, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/xarchitecture/
enterprise/index.html.
™
– Active
Memory
The Active Memory™feature improves the reliability of memory through
memory mirroring. Memory mirroring stores data in two pairs of DIMMs
simultaneously.
– Large system-memory capacity
The memory bus supports up to 192 GB of system memory when registered
DIMMs are installed. The server supports up to 48 GB if unbuffered DIMMs
are installed. The memory controller supports error correcting code (ECC) for
up to 18 industry-standard PC3-10600R-999, 800, 1067, and 1333 MHz,
DDR3 (third-generation double-data-rate), synchronous dynamic random
access memory (SDRAM) dual inline memory modules (DIMMs).
v IBM ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD
The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, which you can download from the
Web, provides programs to help you set up the server and install a Windows
operating system. The ServerGuide program detects installed optional hardware
devices and provides the correct configuration programs and device drivers. For
more information about the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, see “Using
the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD” on page 150.
v Integrated network support
The server comes with two integrated Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet controllers,
which support connection to a 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1000 Mbps network. For
more information, see “Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller” on page 156.
v Large data-storage and hot-swap capability
The server supports up to eight or sixteen 2.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drives in
the hot-swap bays (depending on the model and optional devices installed). With
the hot-swap feature, you can add, remove, or replace hard disk drives without
turning off the server.
v Light path diagnostics
Light path diagnostics provides LEDs to help you diagnose problems. For more
information, see the section about light path diagnostics in the Problem
Determination and Service Guide.
v PCI adapter capabilities
The server supports up to four PCI interface slots. For more information, see
“Installing a PCI adapter” on page 52.
v Memory mirroring
Memory mirroring improves the availability of memory by writing information to
the main memory and redundant locations in a mirrored pair of DIMMs.
v Redundant connection
The addition of the optional Ethernet daughter card provides failover capability to
a redundant Ethernet connection with the applicable application installed. If a
problem occurs with the primary Ethernet connection and the optional Ethernet
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daughter card is installed on the server, all Ethernet traffic that is associated with
the primary connection is automatically switched to the optional redundant
Ethernet daughter card connection. If the applicable device drivers are installed,
this switching occurs without data loss and without user intervention.
v Redundant cooling and optional power capabilities
The server supports three hot-swap fans, which provide redundant cooling.
Redundant cooling enables continued operation if one of the fans fails. The
server supports a maximum of two 675-watt or 460-watt hot-swap power
supplies, which provide redundancy and hot-swap capability for a typical
configuration. The server comes with one 675-watt or 460-watt hot-swap power
supply. You can order the second optional power supply for power redundancy. If
the maximum load on the server is less than 675-watts (or 460-watt, depending
on what kind of power supply you use) and a problem occurs with one of the
power supplies, the other power supply can meet the power requirements.
Note: If the maximum load on the server is greater than 675-watts (or 460-watt,
depending on what kind of power supply you use) and a problem occurs with one
of the power supplies, Active Energy Manager can act to minimize the load
somewhat so that the server can function with the remaining power supply.
v ServeRAID support
The server supports an internal ServeRAID SAS controller, which is required for
you to use the hot-swap hard disk drives and to create redundant array of
independent disks (RAID) configurations.
v Systems-management capabilities
The server contains an integrated management module (IMM) which enables you
to manage the functions of the server locally and remotely. The addition of the
optional IBM Virtual Media Key provides remote presence and blue-screen
capture capability. The IMM also provides system monitoring, event recording,
and dial-out alert capability.
v TCP/IP offload engine (TOE) support
The Ethernet controllers in the server support TOE, which is a technology that
offloads the TCP/IP flow from the microprocessors and I/O subsystem to increase
the speed of the TCP/IP flow. When an operating system that supports TOE is
running on the server and TOE is enabled, the server supports TOE operation.
See the operating-system documentation for information about enabling TOE.
Note: As of the date of this document, the Linux operating system does not
support TOE.
Reliability, availability, and serviceability features
Three important computer design features are reliability, availability, and
serviceability (RAS). The RAS features help to ensure the integrity of the data that
is stored in the server, the availability of the server when you need it, and the ease
with which you can diagnose and repair problems.
The server has the following RAS features:
v 3-year parts and 3-year labor limited warranty for machine types 7945 and 7949
and 4-year parts and 4-year labor limited warranty for machine type 4255
v Automatic error retry and recovery
v Automatic restart after a power failure
v Built-in monitoring for fan, power, temperature, voltage, and power-supply
redundancy
v Cable-presence detection on most connectors
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v Chipkill memory protection
v Dual redundant UEFI server firmware images
v Error codes and messages
v Error correcting code (ECC) L2 cache and system memory
v Hot-swap cooling fans with speed-sensing capability
v Hot-swap hard disk drives
v Information and light path diagnostics LED panels
v Integrated management module (service processor)
v Memory mirroring
v Menu-driven setup, system configuration, and redundant array of independent
disks (RAID) configuration programs
v Parity checking or CRC checking on the serially-attached SCSI (SAS) bus and
PCI buses
v Power management: compliance with Advanced Configuration and Power
Interface (ACPI)
v Power-on self-test (POST)
v Predictive Failure Analysis (PFA) alerts on memory, SAS/SATA hard disk drives,
fans, and power supplies
v Redundant Ethernet capabilities with failover support
v Redundant hot-swap power supplies
v Remind button to temporarily turn off the system-error LED
v Remote system problem-determination support
v Standby voltage for systems-management features and monitoring
v Startup (boot) from LAN through Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) boot
agent utility or Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol/Boot Protocol
(DHCP/BOOTP)
v System auto-configuring from the configuration menu
v System error logging (POST and service processor)
v Systems-management monitoring through the Inter-Integrated Circuit (I
2
C) bus
v Upgradeable POST, UEFI, diagnostics, service processor microcode, and
read-only memory (ROM) resident code, locally or over the LAN
v Vital product data (VPD) on microprocessors, system board, power supplies, and
SAS (hot-swap-drive) backplane
v Wake on LAN capability
IBM Systems Director
IBM Systems Director is a platform-management foundation that streamlines the
way you manage physical and virtual systems in a heterogeneous environment. By
using industry standards, IBM Systems Director supports multiple operating systems
and virtualization technologies in IBM and non-IBM x86 platforms.
Through a single user interface, IBM Systems Director provides consistent views for
viewing managed systems, determining how these systems relate to one another,
and identifying their statuses, helping to correlate technical resources with business
needs. A set of common tasks that are included with IBM Systems Director provides
many of the core capabilities that are required for basic management, which means
instant out-of-the-box business value. These common tasks include discovery,
inventory, configuration, system health, monitoring, updates, event notification, and
automation for managed systems.
The IBM Systems Director Web and command-line interfaces provide a consistent
interface that is focused on driving these common tasks and capabilities:
v Discovering, navigating, and visualizing systems on the network with the detailed
inventory and relationships to the other network resources
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v Notifying users of problems that occur on systems and the ability to isolate the
sources of the problems
v Notifying users when systems need updates and distributing and installing
updates on a schedule
v Analyzing real-time data for systems and setting critical thresholds that notify the
administrator of emerging problems
v Configuring settings of a single system and creating a configuration plan that can
apply those setting to multiple systems
v Updating installed plug-ins to add new features and functions to the base
capabilities
v Managing the life cycles of virtual resources
For more information about IBM Systems Director, see the documentation on the
IBM Systems Director DVD that comes with the server and the IBM xSeries
Systems Management Web page at http://www.ibm.com/systems/management/,
which presents an overview of IBM Systems Management and IBM Systems
Director.
The UpdateXpress System Pack Installer
The UpdateXpress System Pack Installer detects supported and installed device
drivers and firmware in the server and installs available updates. For additional
information and to download the UpdateXpress System Pack Installer, go to the
System x and BladeCenter Tools Center at http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/
toolsctr/v1r0/index.jsp and click UpdateXpress System Pack Installer.
Server controls, LEDs, and power
This section describes the controls and light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and how to turn
the server on and off.
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Front view
The following illustration shows the controls, connectors, and hard disk drive bays
on the front of the server.
Hard disk drive
activity LED (green)
Hard disk drive
status LED (amber)
Video
connector
USB 1
connector
USB 2
connector
Operator
information panel
Rack
release
latch
Hard disk
drive bays
Bay 15Bay 0
CD/DVD drive
activity LED
CD/DVD
eject button
Rack
release
latch
CD/DVD drive
(optical drive)
Hard disk drive activity LED: Each hard disk drive has an activity LED. When this
LED is flashing, it indicates that the drive is in use.
Hard disk drive status LED: Each hard disk drive has a status LED. When this
LED is lit, it indicates that the drive has failed. When this LED is flashing slowly
(one flash per second), it indicates that the drive is being rebuilt as part of a RAID
configuration. When the LED is flashing rapidly (three flashes per second), it
indicates that the controller is identifying the drive.
Video connector: Connect a monitor to this connector. The video connectors on
the front and rear of the server can be used simultaneously.
USB connectors: Connect a USB device, such as USB mouse, keyboard, or other
USB device, to either of these connectors.
Operator information panel: This panel contains controls, light-emitting diodes
(LEDs), and connectors. For information about the controls and LEDs on the
operator information panel, see “Operator information panel” on page 15.
Rack release latches: Press these latches to release the server from the rack.
Optional CD/DVD-eject button: Press this button to release a CD or DVD from the
CD-RW/DVD drive.
Optional CD/DVD drive activity LED: When this LED is lit, it indicates that the
CD-RW/DVD drive is in use.
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