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Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in “Notices,” on page 11 5 and the

Warranty and Support Information document on the IBM System x Documentation CD.

Fifth Edition (December 2007)

US Government Users Restricted Rights – Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp.

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Contents

Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

Chapter 1. The System x3650 Type 7979 server . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Related documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Notices and statements in this document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Features and specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

What your server offers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Reliability, availability, and serviceability features . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

IBM Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

The UpdateXpress program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Server controls, LEDs, and power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Server power features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Chapter 2. Installing optional devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Server components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

System-board optional-device connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

PCI riser-card adapter connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Power-backplane-board connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

System-board internal cable connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

System-board external connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

System-board switches and jumpers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

System-board LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Riser-card assembly LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Light path diagnostics panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Installation guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

System reliability guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Working inside the server with the power on . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Handling static-sensitive devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Removing the cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Removing the riser-card assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Installing the riser-card assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Removing the microprocessor air baffle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Installing the microprocessor air baffle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Removing the DIMM air baffle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Installing the DIMM air baffle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Installing an adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Removing an adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Installing a Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Removing a Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine . . . . . . . . . . .45

Replacing the ServeRAID SAS controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Installing a hard disk drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Removing a hard disk drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Installing an optional tape drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Installing a SATA tape drive in a 3.5-inch model server . . . . . . . . .50

Installing a SATA tape drive in a 2.5-inch model server . . . . . . . . .53

Installing a SCSI tape drive in a 3.5-inch model server . . . . . . . . .54

Installing a SCSI tape drive in a 2.5-inch model server . . . . . . . . .58

Removing an optional tape drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Installing a microprocessor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Installing a memory module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Memory mirroring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

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Online-spare memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Removing a memory module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Installing a hot-swap power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Removing a hot-swap power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Installing a fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Removing a fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Removing the fan-bracket assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Installing the fan-bracket assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Replacing the CD-RW/DVD drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Completing the installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Installing the cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Connecting the cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Updating the server configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Chapter 3. Configuring the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Configuration/Setup Utility menu choices . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD . . . . . . . . . . . .93

ServerGuide features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

Setup and configuration overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Typical operating-system installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Installing your operating system without ServerGuide . . . . . . . . . .95

Using the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program . . . . . . . . . .95

Starting the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program . . . . . . . .95

IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility menu choices . . . . . . . . . .95

Configuring the controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

Viewing the configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

Using ServeRAID Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

Configuring the RAID controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

Viewing the configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Using the baseboard management controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Enabling and configuring SOL using the OSA SMBridge management utility

program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Installing the OSA SMBridge management utility program . . . . . . . . 107

Using the baseboard management controller utility programs . . . . . . 109

Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controllers . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

Updating IBM Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Setting up a Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112

Cabling the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine . . . . . . . . . .112

Installing the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine firmware . . . . . .112

Completing the setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

Appendix. Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

Important notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

Product recycling and disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117

Battery return program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

Electronic emission notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement . . . . . . . .119

Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement . . . . . . . . 120

Avis de conformité à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada . . . . . . . 120

Australia and New Zealand Class A statement . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirement . . . . . . . . 120

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European Union EMC Directive conformance statement . . . . . . . . 120

Taiwanese Class A warning statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Chinese Class A warning statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement 121

Korean Class A warning statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

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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: The information in this document regarding installing and removing

power supplies and connecting and disconnecting power refers to ac power supplies only. If the server contains dc power supplies, see the documentation that comes with the dc power supplies. In a dc power environment, only trained service personnel other than IBM service technicians are authorized to connect or disconnect power to the dc power supply and to install and remove a dc power supply.

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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.

1. Turn everything OFF.

2. First, remove power cords from outlet.

3. Remove signal cables from connectors.

4. Remove all cables from devices.

5. Turn device ON.

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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

laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser

Some 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 26:

CAUTION: Do not place any object on top of rack-mounted devices.

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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 Type 7979 server

The IBM® System x3650 Type 7979 server is a 2-U1-high server that is ideally suited for networking environments that require superior microprocessor performance, efficient memory management, and flexibility.

The server has two model styles, which are based on the size and number of hard disk drive bays:

v The 3.5-inch models have six 3.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drive bays. Install only

3.5-inch drives in these models. If you intend to install an optional tape drive, the tape drive will occupy two of the six 3.5-inch drive bays.

v The 2.5-inch models have eight 2.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drive bays and one

3.5-inch tape-drive bay. Install only 2.5-inch hard disk drives and an optional

3.5-inch tape drive in these models.

Throughout this documentation, the terms 2.5-inch models and 3.5-inch models will be used to distinguish between the server styles.

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 and Support

Information document.

The server contains IBM X-Architecture™ technologies, which help increase performance and reliability. For more information, see “What your server offers” on page 5 and “Reliability, availability, and serviceability features” on page 7.

You can obtain up-to-date information about the server and other IBM server products at http://www.ibm.com/systems/x/.

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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Attention: The information in this document regarding installing and removing

Related documentation

This User’s Guide contains general information about the server, including how to install supported optional devices and how to configure the server. The following documentation also comes with the server:

v Installation Guide

This document is in Portable Document Format (PDF) on the IBM System x Documentation CD. It contains instructions for setting up the server and basic

instructions for installing some optional devices.

v Warranty and Support Information

This document is in PDF on the IBM System x Documentation CD. It contains information about the terms of the warranty and getting service and assistance.

v Safety Information

This document is in PDF on the IBM System x 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 System x Documentation CD. It contains information to help you solve problems yourself, and it contains information for service technicians.

™

Depending

on the server model, additional documentation might be included on the

IBM System x 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.

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4. From the Product family menu, select System x3650 and click Continue.

Notices and statements in this document

The caution and danger statements that appear in this document are also in the multilingual Safety Information document, which is on the IBM System x

Documentation CD. Each statement is numbered for reference to the corresponding

statement 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 could 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 server 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 Intel® Xeon™ FC-LGA 771 dual-core

with 4 MB Level-2 cache or quad-core with 8 MB (2x4 MB) Level-2 cache

v Support for up to two

microprocessors

v Support for Intel Extended Memory

64 Technology (EM64T)

Note:

v Use the Configuration/Setup Utility

program 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 Twelve DIMM connectors v Minimum: 1 GB v Maximum: 48 GB v Type: Fully buffered DIMM (FBD)

PC2-5300 DIMMs only

v Sizes: 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB, or

4 GB (when available), in pairs

v Chipkill™ supported

Drives:

CD/DVD: IDE 24x CD-RW/ 8x DVD combination

Expansion bays:

v Hot-swap hard disk drive bays:

SAS only. Number and size depend on the server model. One of the following configurations: – Six 3.5-inch drive bays (optional

tape drive [SATA or SCSI] requires two of these bays)

– Eight 2.5-inch drive bays and

one tape-drive (SATA or SCSI) bay

One 5.25-inch Ultrabay Enhanced

bay (CD-RW/DVD drive installed)

Expansion

slots:

v Two PCI Express x8 slots (x4

lanes) on system board (low profile)

v Support for either of the following

optional riser cards: – Riser card with two PCI Express

x8 slots (x8 lanes) (standard)

– Riser card with two 133

MHz/64-bit PCI-X slots

Hot-swap fans:

v Standard: Five v Maximum: Te n - provide

redundant cooling

Hot-swap

power supplies:

835 watts (100 - 240 V ac)

v Minimum: One v Maximum: Two - provide

redundant power

(2 U):

Size

v Height: 85.4 mm (3.36 in.) v Depth: 705 mm (27.8 in.) v Width: 443.6 mm (17.5 in.) v Weight: approximately 21.09 kg

(46.5 lb) to 29.03 kg (64 lb) depending upon configuration

Integrated

functions:

v Baseboard management controller v Two Broadcom 10/100/1000

Ethernet controllers with Wake on LAN® support and TCP/IP Offload Engine (TOE) support

v One RAID controller, active only

when a 8k or 8k-l SAS controller is installed

v One serial port v One serial-attached SCSI (SAS)

controller

v Seven Universal Serial Bus (USB)

ports (two on front and four on rear of server, plus one internal), v2.0 supporting v1.1

v Two video ports (one on front and

one on rear of server)

v One internal serial ATA (SATA)

connector for tape

v Support for Remote Supervisor

Adapter II SlimLine

Note:

In messages and

documentation, the term service

processor refers to the baseboard

management controller or the optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine.

Video controller:

v ATI RN50 video on system board v Compatible with SVGA and VGA v 16 MB DDR video memory

ServeRAID SAS controller:

v ServeRAID™-8k-l SAS Controller that

supports RAID levels 0, 1, 10 (standard)

v Upgradeable to ServeRAID-8k SAS

Controller, 256 MB with battery backup, that supports RAID levels 0, 1, 1E, 5, 6, and 10

Environment:

v Air temperature:

– Server on: 10° to 35°C (50.0° to

95.0°F); altitude: 0 to 914.4 m (3000 ft). Decrease system temperature by 0.75°C for every 1000-foot increase in altitude.

– Server off: 10° to 43°C (50.0° to

109.4°F); maximum altitude: 2133 m (7000 ft)

– Shipment: -40° to +60°C (-40° to

140°F); maximum altitude: 2133 m (7000 ft)

Humidity:

– Server on/off: 8% to 80% – Shipment: 5% to 100%

Acoustical

noise emissions:

v Declared sound power, idle: 6.8 bel v Declared sound power, operating:

6.8 bel

Heat

output:

Approximate heat output in British thermal units (Btu) per hour:

v Minimum configuration: 1230 Btu per

hour (360 watts)

v Maximum configuration: 3312 Btu

per hour (970 watts)

Electrical

input with hot-swap ac

power supplies:

v Sine-wave input (50-60 Hz) required v Input voltage range automatically

selected

v Input voltage low range:

– Minimum: 100 V ac – Maximum: 127 V ac

Input voltage high range:

– Minimum: 200 V ac – Maximum: 240 V ac

Input kilovolt-amperes (kVA)

approximately: – Minimum: 0.29 kVA – Maximum: 1.00 kVA

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What your server offers

The server uses the following features and technologies:

v Baseboard management controller

The baseboard management controller (BMC) provides basic service-processor environmental monitoring functions. If an environmental condition exceeds a threshold or if a system component fails, the baseboard management controller lights LEDs to help you diagnose the problem.

The baseboard management controller also provides remote server management capabilities through the OSA SMBridge management utility program.

v IBM Director

IBM 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 Director documentation on the IBM Director CD.

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 and online-spare memory. Memory mirroring stores data in two pairs of DIMMs simultaneously. Online-spare memory disables a failed pair of DIMMs from the system configuration and activates a pair of online-spare DIMMs. For more information, see “Installing a memory module” on page 67.

– Large system-memory capacity

The server supports up to 48 GB of system memory. The memory controller supports up to 12 industry-standard, x4 or x8, PC2-5300 fully-buffered dual inline memory modules (FBD DIMMs).

IBM ServerGuide

The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD that comes with the server 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 93.

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 controllers” on page 110.

v Large data-storage and hot-swap capability

The 3.5-inch model server supports up to six slim, 3.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drives in the hot-swap bays. The 2.5-inch model server supports up to eight

2.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drives in the hot-swap bays. With the hot-swap feature, you can add, remove, or replace hard disk drives without turning off the server.

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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 Memory mirroring

Memory mirroring improves the reliability of memory by writing information to the main memory and redundant locations in a mirrored pair of DIMMs.

v Online-spare memory

Online-spare memory disables a failed pair of DIMMs from the system configuration and activates an online-spare DIMM pair to replace the failed pair.

v PCI Express adapter capabilities

The server has two slots for low-profile PCI Express x4 adapters. These slots accept x8 adapters, but the adapters will operate as x4 adapters. The server also has two slots for PCI Express x8 adapters (on the riser card, full-height, one full-length and one half-length).

Note: Yo u can replace these PCI Express x8 slots with PCI-X 133 MHz slots by

replacing the PCI Express riser-card assembly with an optional PCI-X riser-card assembly.

v PowerExecutive

PowerExecutive™ is an IBM 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 programs and hardware configurations. You can obtain the measurement values through the systems-management interface, and can view them using IBM Director. For more information, including the required levels of IBM Director and PowerExecutive, see the IBM Director documentation on the IBM Director CD, or see http://www.ibm.com/systems/management/director/resources/.

v Redundant connection

The addition of an optional network interface card (NIC) provides a failover capability to a redundant Ethernet connection. If a problem occurs with the primary Ethernet connection, all Ethernet traffic that is associated with the primary connection is automatically switched to the redundant NIC. If the applicable device drivers are installed, this switching occurs without data loss and without user intervention.

v Redundant cooling and power capabilities

The server supports up to 10 hot-swap fans, in multiples of 5, which provide redundant cooling. Redundant cooling enables continued operation if one of the fans fails. The server supports up to two 835-watt ac power supplies, which provide redundancy and hot-swap capability for a typical configuration. If the maximum load on the server is less than 835 watts and a problem occurs with one of the power supplies, the other power supply can meet the power requirements.

Note: A 700-watt -48 volt dc power supply option is available. The dc power

supplies provide redundancy but no hot-swap capability.

v ServeRAID support

The server supports an internal ServeRAID-8k or 8k-l 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.

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v Systems-management capabilities

The server supports an optional IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine. When you use this adapter, you can manage the functions of the server locally and remotely. The Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine 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 Automatic error retry and recovery v Automatic restart after a power failure v Backup basic input/output system (BIOS) switching under the control of the

baseboard management controller

v Baseboard management controller (service processor) v Built-in monitoring for fan, power, temperature, voltage, and power-supply

redundancy

v Cable-presence detection on most connectors v Chipkill memory protection v Error codes and messages v Error correcting code (ECC) L2 cache and system memory v Fully-buffered DIMMs (FBD) support v Hot-swap cooling fans with speed-sensing capability v Hot-swap hard disk drives v Hot-spare memory v Information and light path diagnostics LED panels 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 v Redundant Ethernet capabilities with failover support v Redundant power supplies and redundant hot-swap fans (ac power supplies are

hot-swap)

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

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IBM Director

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 (I2C) bus v Upgradeable POST, BIOS, 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,

SAS (hot-swap-drive) backplane, and power backplane

v Wake on LAN capability

With IBM Director, a network administrator can perform the following tasks:

v View the hardware configuration of remote systems, in detail

v Monitor the usage and performance of critical components, such as

microprocessors, disks, and memory

v Centrally manage individual or large groups of IBM and non-IBM

x86-processor-based servers, desktop computers, workstations, and mobile computers on a variety of platforms

Director provides a comprehensive entry-level workgroup hardware manager. It

IBM includes the following key features:

v Advanced self-management capabilities for maximum system availability

v Multiple operating-system platform support, including Microsoft® Windows 2000

Server, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP Professional, AIX, i5/OS, Red Hat Linux, SUSE Linux, VMware, and Novell NetWare. For a complete list of operating systems that support IBM Director, see the IBM Director Compatibility Document. This document is in Portable Document Format (PDF) at http://www.ibm.com/systems/management/director/resources/. It is updated every 6 to 8 weeks.

v Support for IBM and non-IBM servers, desktop computers, workstations, and

mobile computers.

v Support for systems-management industry standards.

v Integration into leading workgroup and enterprise systems-management

environments.

v Ease of use, training, and setup.

Director also provides an extensible platform that supports advanced server

IBM tools that are designed to reduce the total cost of managing and supporting networked systems. By deploying IBM Director, you can achieve reductions in ownership costs through the following benefits:

v Reduced downtime

v Increased productivity of IT personnel and users

v Reduced service and support costs

more information about IBM Director, see the documentation on the IBM

For

Director CD that comes with the server, the IBM Director Information Center at

http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/eserver/v1r2/topic/diricinfo/ fqm0_main.html, and the IBM xSeries Systems Management Web page at http://www.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/xseries/systems_management/, which presents an overview of IBM Systems Management and IBM Director.

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The UpdateXpress program

The UpdateXpress program is available for most System x and xSeries servers and server optional devices. It detects supported and installed device drivers and firmware in the server and installs available updates. Yo u can download the UpdateXpress program from the Web at no additional cost, or you can purchase it on a CD. To download the program or purchase the CD, go to http://www.ibm.com/servers/ eserver/xseries/systems_management/sys_migration/xpress.html.

Server controls, LEDs, and power

This section describes the controls and light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and how to turn the server on and off.

Front view

The following illustration shows the controls, light-emitting diodes (LEDs), and connectors on the front of the 3.5-inch model server.

Operator information panel

USB 5 connector

USB 6 connector

Video connector

Hard disk drive activity LED (green)

Hard disk drive status LED (amber)

CD/DVD eject button

CD/DVD drive activity LED

Rack release latch Rack release latch

The following illustration shows the controls, light-emitting diodes (LEDs), and connectors on the front of the 2.5-inch model server.

Operator information panel

USB 5 connector

USB 6 connector

Video connector

CD/DVD eject button

CD/DVD drive activity LED

Rack release latch Rack release latch

Tape drive bay

Hard disk drive activity LED (green)

Hard disk drive status LED (amber)

Operator information panel: This panel contains controls, LEDs, and connectors.

The following illustration shows the controls, LEDs, and connectors on the operator

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information panel.

Power-on LED

Hard disk drive activity LED

Information LED

Release latch

Power-control button

System locator LED

System-error LED

The following controls, LEDs, and connectors are on the operator information panel:

v Power-control button: Press this button to turn the server on and off manually. v Power-on LED: When this LED is lit and not flashing, it indicates that the server

is turned on. When this LED is flashing, it indicates that the server is turned off and still connected to a power source. When this LED is off, it indicates that power is not present, or the power supply or the LED itself has failed.

Note: If this LED is off, it does not mean that there is no electrical power in the

server. The LED might be burned out. To remove all electrical power from the server, you must disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet.

Attention: In a dc power environment, only trained service personnel other than

IBM service technicians are authorized to connect or disconnect power to the dc power supply. See the documentation that comes with each dc power supply.

v Hard disk drive activity LED: When this LED is flashing, it indicates that a hard

disk drive is in use.

v System-locator LED: Use this LED to visually locate the server among other

servers. You can use IBM Director to light this LED remotely.

v Information LED: When this LED is lit, it indicates that a noncritical event has

occurred. An LED on the light path diagnostics panel is also lit to help isolate the error.

v System-error LED: When this LED is lit, it indicates that a system error has

occurred. An LED on the light path diagnostics panel is also lit to help isolate the error.

v Release latch: Slide this latch to the left to access the light path diagnostics

panel, which is behind the operator information panel.

connectors: Connect a USB device, such as USB mouse, keyboard, or other

USB

USB device, to either of these connectors.

Video connector: Connect a monitor to this connector. The video connectors on

the front and rear of the server can be used simultaneously.

Hard disk drive activity LED: Each hot-swap 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 hot-swap 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.

CD/DVD-eject button: Press this button to release a CD or DVD from the

CD-RW/DVD drive.

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Rear view

CD/DVD drive activity LED: When this LED is lit, it indicates that the CD-RW/DVD

drive is in use.

Rack release latches: Press these latches to release the server from the rack.

The following illustration shows the connectors and LEDs on the rear of the server.

Attention: In a dc power environment, see the documentation that comes with

the dc power supply for information about the power-supply LEDs.

Power-cord connector

AC power LED

DC power LED

Power-supply filler panel

S-

ystems management

Ethernet connector

Ethernet activity LEDs

Ethernet link LEDs

Powe r supply 1

SAS connector

Power-on LED

System-locator LED

System-error LED

Serial connector

USB 1 connector

Video connector

USB 2 connector

USB 3 connector

Ethernet 2 connector

Ethernet 1 connector

USB 4 connector

Power-cord connector (ac power supply only): Connect the power cord to this

connector.

Attention: In a dc power environment, only trained service personnel other than

IBM service technicians are authorized to connect or disconnect power to the dc power supply. See the documentation that comes with each dc power supply.

AC power LED: Each hot-swap power supply has an ac power LED and a dc

power LED. When the ac power LED is lit, it indicates that sufficient power is coming into the power supply through the power cord. During typical operation, both the ac and dc power LEDs are lit. For any other combination of LEDs, see the

Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation

CD.

DC power LED: Each hot-swap power supply has a dc power LED and an ac

power LED. When the dc power LED is lit, it indicates that the power supply is supplying adequate dc power to the system. During typical operation, both the ac and dc power LEDs are lit. For any other combination of LEDs, see the Problem

Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD.

Systems-management Ethernet connector: Use this connector to connect the

server to a network for systems-management information control. This connector is active only if you have installed a Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine, and it is used only by the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine.

Ethernet activity LEDs: When these LEDs are lit, they indicate that the server is

transmitting to or receiving signals from the Ethernet LAN that is connected to the Ethernet port.

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Ethernet link LEDs: When these LEDs are lit, they indicate that there is an active

link connection on the 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, or 1000BASE-TX interface for the Ethernet port.

Ethernet connectors: Use either of these connectors to connect the server to a

network.

USB connectors: Connect a USB device, such as USB mouse, keyboard, or other

USB device, to any of these connectors.

Video connector: Connect a monitor to this connector. The video connectors on

the front and rear of the server can be used simultaneously.

System-error LED: When this LED is lit, it indicates that a system error has

occurred. An LED on the light path diagnostics panel is also lit to help isolate the error.

System-locator LED: Use this LED to visually locate the server among other

servers. You can use IBM Director to light this LED remotely.

Power-on LED: When this LED is lit and not flashing, it indicates that the server is

turned on. When this LED is flashing, it indicates that the server is turned off and still connected to a power source. When this LED is off, it indicates that power is not present, or the power supply or the LED itself has failed.

Serial connector: Connect a 9-pin serial device to this connector. The serial port is

shared with the baseboard management controller (BMC). The BMC can take control of the shared serial port to perform text console redirection and to redirect serial traffic, using Serial over LAN (SOL).

SAS connector: Connect a serial-attached SCSI (SAS) device to this connector.

Server power features

When the server is connected to a power source but is not turned on, the operating system does not run, and all core logic except for the service processor (the baseboard management controller or optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine) is shut down; however, the server can respond to requests from the service processor, such as a remote request to turn on the server. The power-on LED flashes to indicate that the server is connected to power but is not turned on.

Turning on the server

Approximately 5 seconds after the server is connected to power, the power-control button becomes active, and one or more fans might start running to provide cooling while the server is connected to power. You can turn on the server and start the operating system by pressing the power-control button.

The server can also be turned on in any of the following ways:

v If a power failure occurs while the server is turned on, the server will restart

automatically when power is restored.

v If your operating system supports the Wake on LAN feature, the Wake on LAN

feature can turn on the server.

When 4 GB or more of memory (physical or logical) is installed, some

Note:

memory is reserved for various system resources and is unavailable to the

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operating system. The amount of memory that is reserved for system resources depends on the operating system, the configuration of the server, and the configured PCI options.

Turning off the server

When you turn off the server and leave it connected to power, the server can respond to requests from the service processor, such as a remote request to turn on the server. While the server remains connected to power, one or more fans might continue to run. To remove all power from the server, you must disconnect it from the power source.

Attention: In a dc power environment, only trained service personnel other than

IBM service technicians are authorized to connect or disconnect power to the dc power supply. See the documentation that comes with each dc power supply.

Some operating systems require an orderly shutdown before you turn off the server. See your operating-system documentation for information about shutting down the operating system.

Statement 5:

Attention: In a dc power environment, only trained service personnel other than

IBM service technicians are authorized to connect or disconnect power to the dc power supply. See the documentation that comes with each dc power supply.

The server can be turned off in any of the following ways:

v Yo u can turn off the server from the operating system, if your operating system

supports this feature. After an orderly shutdown of the operating system, the server will be turned off automatically.

v Yo u can press the power-control button to start an orderly shutdown of the

operating system and turn off the server, if your operating system supports this feature.

v If the operating system stops functioning, you can press and hold the

power-control button for more than 4 seconds to turn off the server.

v The service processor can turn off the server as an automatic response to a

critical system failure.

v Yo u can turn off the server through a request from the service processor.

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Chapter 2. Installing optional devices

This chapter provides detailed instructions for installing optional hardware devices in the server.

Server components

The following illustrations show the major components in the server. The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.

Microprocessor air baffle

CD/DVD media backplane

Tape drive filler

Tape drive space filler

Optional tape drive

Operator information panel

CD/DVD drive

3.5-inch filler panel

3.5-inch hard disk drive

3.5-inch cage divider

Fans (5 or 10)

Fan bracket assembly

3.5-inch hard disk drive backplane

2.5-inch hard disk drive

2.5-inch filler panel

Cover

Power-supply filler

Power supply

Power backplane

2.5-inch drive cage with hard disk drive backplane

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Low-profile adapter

Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine

Heat-sink filler

Riser-card assembly

Full-height adapter

DIMM air baffle

DIMM

Heat sink

Microprocessor

VRM

Heat-sink retention module

ServeRAID SAS controller

System board

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System-board optional-device connectors

The following illustration shows the connectors on the system board for user-installable optional devices.

Battery connector

Microprocessor 1 connector

Microprocessor 2 connector

Voltage regulator module connector

PCI Express slot 4 connector

PCI Express slot 3 connector

Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine connector

PCI riser card connector

ServeRAID SAS connector

DIMM 12 connector DIMM 11 connector DIMM 10 connector

DIMM 9 connector DIMM 8 connector

DIMM 7 connector DIMM 6 connector DIMM 5 connector DIMM 4 connector DIMM 3 connector DIMM 2 connector DIMM 1 connector

Fan 8 connector

Fan 3 connector

Fan 5 connector

Fan 1 connector

Fan 2 connector

Fan 4 connector

Fan 9 connector

Fan 6 connector

Note: The connectors for fans 7 and 10 are on the power backplane. See

“Power-backplane-board connectors” on page 18.

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PCI riser-card adapter connectors

The following illustration shows the connectors on the PCI riser card for user-installable PCI adapters.

Note: For clarity, in the following illustration the PCI riser-card assembly is inverted.

Power-backplane-board connectors

The following illustration shows the internal connectors on the power-backplane board.

PCI adapter connectors

System-board connector

Fan 10 connector

Hard disk drive power connector

Fan 7 connector

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System-board internal cable connectors

The following illustration shows the internal connectors on the system board.

IPMB connector

SATA tape drive signal (J102)

Hard disk drive backplane signal (J92)

Operator panel (J50)

CD/DVD power (J12) CD/DVD signal (J37)

Power backplane (J72)

Tape drive power (J100)

Front USB (J80)

Front video (J51) Internal

USB (J82)

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System-board external connectors

The following illustration shows the external input/output connectors on the system board.

Ethernet 2 / USB 3

Ethernet 1 / USB 4

USB 1

USB 2

Video

Serial

Systems-management Ethernet

SAS

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System-board switches and jumpers

The following illustration shows the switches and jumpers on the system board.

Any switches or jumpers on the system board that are not shown in the illustration are reserved. See the section about recovering the basic input/output system (BIOS) code in the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x

Documentation CD for information about using the boot block recovery jumper.

Boot block recovery jumper (J42)

SAS controller jumper Reserved (J89)

Pin 1

Switch block (SW2)

Table 2 on page 22 describes the function of each switch on the switch block.

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Table 2. Switches 1 - 8

Switch

number Default value

Switch description

8 Off Reserved.

7 Off Reserved.

6 Off Reserved.

5 Off Power-on password override. Changing the position of this switch bypasses the

power-on password check the next time the server is turned on and starts the Configuration/Setup Utility program so that you can change or delete the power-on password. You do not have to move the switch back to the default position after the password is overridden.

Changing the position of this switch does not affect the administrator password check if an administrator password is set.

See “Passwords” on page 90 for additional information about the power-on password.

4 Off Reserved.

3 Off Reserved.

2 Off Reserved.

1 Off Clear CMOS. When this switch is toggled to On, it clears the CMOS data, which

clears the power-on password.

Important:

1. Before you change any switch settings or move any jumpers, turn off the server; then, disconnect all power cords and external cables. (Review the information in “Safety” on page vii, “Installation guidelines” on page 28, “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 30, and “Turning off the server” on page 13.)

Attention: In a dc power environment, only trained service personnel other

than IBM service technicians are authorized to connect or disconnect power to the dc power supply. See the documentation that comes with each dc power supply.

2. Any system-board switch or jumper blocks that are not shown in the illustrations in this document are reserved.

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System-board LEDs

The following illustration shows the light-emitting diodes (LEDs) on the system board.

Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine error LED

Microprocessor 1 error LED

Microprocessor 2 error LED

3 v battery error LED

PCI slot 3 error LED

PCI slot 4 error LED

VRM error LED

Riser-card-missing error LED

RAID error LED

DIMM 1 error LED DIMM 2 error LED DIMM 3 error LED DIMM 4 error LED DIMM 5 error LED DIMM 6 error LED DIMM 7 error LED DIMM 8 error LED DIMM 9 error LED

Power channel B error LED

Power channel A error LED

Power channel D error LED

Power channel C error LED

DIMM 12 error LED DIMM 11 error LED DIMM 10 error LED BMC heartbeat LED

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Riser-card assembly LEDs

The following illustration shows the light-emitting diodes (LEDs) on the riser-card assembly.

PCI Slot 2 error LED

PCI Slot 1 error LED

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Light path diagnostics panel

The following illustration shows the controls and LEDs on the light path diagnostics panel.

Light Path

Diagnostics

CPU

MEM

FAN

PCI

PS1SPPS2

VRM

CNFG

NMI

S ERR

DASD

RAID

TEMP

BRD

OVER SPEC

REMIND

To access the light path diagnostics panel, slide the release latch on the front of the operator information panel to the left.

For more information about light path diagnostics, see the Problem Determination

and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD.

The following table lists the LEDs on the light path diagnostics panel and suggested actions to solve the detected problems.

v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem

is solved.

v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide to determine which components are

customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU).

v If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a

trained service technician.

LED Description Action

None, but the systemerror LED is lit.

OVER SPEC

An error has occurred and cannot be diagnosed, or the Advanced System Management (ASM) processor on the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine has failed. The error is not represented by a light path diagnostics LED.

The power supplies are using more power than their maximum rating.

Check the system-error log for information about the error.

1. Remove optional devices from the server.

2. Replace the failing power supply.

Attention: In a dc power environment, only trained

service personnel other than IBM service technicians are authorized to connect or disconnect power to the dc power supply and to remove and install a dc power supply. See the documentation that comes with each dc power supply.

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v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem

is solved.

v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide to determine which components are

customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU).

v If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a

trained service technician.

LED Description Action

PS 1 The power supply in bay 1 has failed. Attention: In a dc power environment, only trained service

personnel other than IBM service technicians are authorized to connect or disconnect power to the dc power supply and to remove and install a dc power supply. See the documentation that comes with each dc power supply.

1. Make sure that the power supply is correctly seated.

2. Replace the failed power supply.

PS 2 The power supply in bay 2 has failed. Attention: In a dc power environment, only trained service

1. Make sure that the power supply is correctly seated.

2. Replace the failed power supply.

CPU A microprocessor has failed.

1. Make sure that the failing microprocessor, which is indicated by a lit LED on the system board, is installed correctly. See “Installing a microprocessor” on page 62 for information about installing a microprocessor.

2. Make sure that a ServeRAID 8k or 8k-l SAS controller is installed and correctly seated. Make sure that the battery for the ServeRAID 8k SAS controller is installed correctly.

3. Call for service.

VRM An error occurred on the

microprocessor voltage regulator module (VRM).

CNFG A hardware configuration error has

occurred.

1. Replace the VRM.

2. Call for service.

1. Check the microprocessors that were just installed to make sure that they are compatible with each other and with the VRM (see “Installing a microprocessor” on page 62 for compatiblity requirements).

2. (Trained service technician only) Replace an incompatible microprocessor.

3. Check the system-error logs for information about the error. Replace any components that are indicated.

MEM A memory error has occurred. Replace the failing DIMM, which is indicated by the lit LED on

the system board.

NMI A machine check error has occurred. Check the system-error log for information about the error.

S ERR Reserved.

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v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem

is solved.

v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide to determine which components are

customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU).

v If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a

trained service technician.

LED Description Action

SP The service processor has failed. Attention: In a dc power environment, only trained service

personnel other than IBM service technicians are authorized to connect or disconnect power to the dc power supply. See the documentation that comes with each dc power supply.

1. Remove power from the server; then, reconnect the server to power and restart the server.

2. Update the firmware on the BMC.

3. If a Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine is installed, update the firmware; if the problem remains, replace the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine.

4. Call for service

DASD A hard disk drive error has occurred.

1. Check the LEDs on the hard disk drives and replace the indicated drive.

2. Call for service.

RAID A RAID controller error has occurred.

1. Make sure that a RAID controller is installed.

Note: The server will not start without a RAID controller

installed.

2. Check the system-error log for information about the error.

FAN A fan has failed, is operating too slowly,

or has been removed. The TEMP LED

Replace the failing fan, which is indicated by a lit LED on the fan itself.

might also be lit.

TEMP The system temperature has exceeded

a threshold level. A failing fan can cause the TEMP LED to be lit.

1. Determine whether a fan has failed. If it has, replace it.

2. Make sure that the room temperature is not too high. See “Features and specifications” on page 3 for temperature information.

3. Make sure that the air vents are not blocked.

4. Call for service.

BRD An error has occurred on the system

board.

1. Check the LEDs on the system board to identify the component that is causing the error.

2. Check the system-error log for information about the error.

PCI An error has occurred on a PCI bus or

on the system board. An additional LED will be lit next to a failing PCI slot.

1. Check the LEDs on the PCI slots to identify the component that is causing the error.

2. Check the system-error log for information about the error.

3. If you cannot isolate the failing adapter through the LEDs and the information in the system-error log, remove one adapter at a time from the failing PCI bus, and restart the server after each adapter is removed.

4. Call for service.

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Installation guidelines

Before you install optional devices, read the following information:

v Read the safety information that begins on page vii and the guidelines in

“Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 30. This information will help you work safely.

v When you install your new server, take the opportunity to download and apply

the most recent firmware updates. This step will help to ensure that any known issues are addressed and that your server is ready to function at maximum levels of performance. To download firmware updates for your server, complete the following steps:

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.

4. Click System x3650 to display the matrix of downloadable files for the server.

For additional information about tools for updating, managing, and deploying firmware, see the System x and xSeries Tools Center at http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/toolsctr/v1r0/index.jsp.

v Before you install optional hardware, make sure that the server is working

correctly. Start the server, and make sure that the operating system starts, if an operating system is installed, or that a 19990305 error code is displayed, indicating that an operating system was not found but the server is otherwise working correctly. If the server is not working correctly, see “Solving problems” in the Installation Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD for diagnostic information.

v Observe good housekeeping in the area where you are working. Place removed

covers and other parts in a safe place.

v If you must start the server while the cover is removed, make sure that no one is

near the server and that no tools or other objects have been left inside the server.

v Do not attempt to lift an object that you think is too heavy for you. If you have to

lift a heavy object, observe the following precautions:

– Make sure that you can stand safely without slipping.

– Distribute the weight of the object equally between your feet.

– Use a slow lifting force. Never move suddenly or twist when you lift a heavy

object.

– To avoid straining the muscles in your back, lift by standing or by pushing up

with your leg muscles.

Make sure that you have an adequate number of properly grounded electrical

outlets for the server, monitor, and other devices.

v Back up all important data before you make changes to disk drives.

v Have a small flat-blade screwdriver available.

v Yo u do not have to turn off the server to install or replace hot-swap fans,

redundant hot-swap ac power supplies, or hot-plug Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices. However, you must turn off the server before performing any steps that involve removing or installing adapter cables or non-hot-swap optional devices or components.

Attention: In a dc power environment, only trained service personnel other

than IBM service technicians are authorized to connect or disconnect power to the dc power supply and to install and remove a dc power supply. See the documentation that comes with each dc power supply.

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v Blue on a component indicates touch points, where you can grip the component

to remove it from or install it in the server, open or close a latch, and so on.

v Orange on a component or an orange label on or near a component indicates

that the component can be hot-swapped, which means that if the server and operating system support hot-swap capability, you can remove or install the component while the server is running. (Orange can also indicate touch points on hot-swap components.) See the instructions for removing or installing a specific hot-swap component for any additional procedures that you might have to perform before you remove or install the component.

v When you are finished working on the server, reinstall all safety shields, guards,

labels, and ground wires.

v For a list of supported optional devices for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/

servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/.

System reliability guidelines

To help ensure proper system cooling and system reliability, make sure that the following requirements are met:

v Each of the drive bays has a drive or a filler panel and electromagnetic

compatibility (EMC) shield installed in it.

v If the server has redundant power, each of the power-supply bays has a power

supply installed in it.

Attention: In a dc power environment, only trained service personnel other

v There is adequate space around the server to allow the server cooling system to

work properly. Leave approximately 50 mm (2.0 in.) of open space around the front and rear of the server. Do not place objects in front of the fans. For proper cooling and airflow, replace the server cover before you turn on the server. Operating the server for extended periods of time (more than 30 minutes) with the server cover removed might damage server components.

v Yo u have followed the cabling instructions that come with optional adapters.

v Yo u have replaced a failed fan within 48 hours.

v Yo u have replaced a hot-swap drive within 2 minutes of removal.

v Yo u do not operate the server without the air baffles installed. Operating the

server without the air baffles might cause the microprocessors to overheat.

v Microprocessor socket 2 always contains either a heat-sink filler or a

microprocessor and heat sink.

Working inside the server with the power on

Attention: Static electricity that is released to internal server components when

the server is powered-on might cause the server to halt, which could result in the loss of data. To avoid this potential problem, always use an electrostatic-discharge wrist strap or other grounding system when working inside the server with the power on.

The server supports hot-plug, hot-add, and hot-swap devices and is designed to operate safely while it is turned on and the cover is removed. Follow these guidelines when you work inside a server that is turned on:

v Avoid wearing loose-fitting clothing on your forearms. Button long-sleeved shirts

before working inside the server; do not wear cuff links while you are working inside the server.

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v Do not allow your necktie or scarf to hang inside the server.

v Remove jewelry, such as bracelets, necklaces, rings, and loose-fitting wrist

watches.

v Remove items from your shirt pocket, such as pens and pencils, that could fall

into the server as you lean over it.

v Avoid dropping any metallic objects, such as paper clips, hairpins, and screws,

into the server.

Handling static-sensitive devices

Attention: Static electricity can damage the server and other electronic devices.

To avoid damage, keep static-sensitive devices in their static-protective packages until you are ready to install them.

To reduce the possibility of damage from electrostatic discharge, observe the following precautions:

v Limit your movement. Movement can cause static electricity to build up around

you.

v The use of a grounding system is recommended. For example, wear an

electrostatic-discharge wrist strap, if one is available. Always use an electrostatic-discharge wrist strap or other grounding system when working inside the server with the power on.

v Handle the device carefully, holding it by its edges or its frame.

v Do not touch solder joints, pins, or exposed circuitry.

v Do not leave the device where others can handle and damage it.

v While the device is still in its static-protective package, touch it to an unpainted

metal surface on the outside of the server for at least 2 seconds. This drains static electricity from the package and from your body.

v Remove the device from its package and install it directly into the server without

setting down the device. If it is necessary to set down the device, put it back into its static-protective package. Do not place the device on the server cover or on a metal surface.

v Take additional care when handling devices during cold weather. Heating reduces

indoor humidity and increases static electricity.

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Removing the cover

The following illustration shows how to remove the cover.

Important: Before you install optional hardware, make sure that the server is

working correctly. Start the server, and make sure that the operating system starts, if an operating system is installed, or that a 19990305 error code is displayed, indicating that an operating system was not found but the server is otherwise working correctly. If the server is not working correctly, see the Problem

Determination and Service Guide for diagnostic information.

Cover-release latch

To remove the cover, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 28.

2. If you are planning to install or remove a microprocessor, memory module, PCI adapter, battery, or other non-hot-swap optional device, turn off the server and all attached devices and disconnect all external cables and power cords (see “Turning off the server” on page 13).

Attention: In a dc power environment, only trained service personnel other

than IBM service technicians are authorized to connect or disconnect power to the dc power supply. See the documentation that comes with each dc power supply.

3. Press down on the left and right side latches and pull the server out of the rack enclosure until both slide rails lock.

Note: Yo u can reach the cables on the back of the server when the server is in

the locked position.

4. Lift the cover-release latch. Lift the cover off the server and set the cover aside.

Attention: For proper cooling and airflow, replace the cover before you turn on

the server. Operating the server for extended periods of time (over 30 minutes) with the cover removed might damage server components.

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Removing the riser-card assembly

The server comes with one riser-card assembly that contains two PCI Express x8 connectors. You can replace the PCI Express riser-card assembly with a PCI-X riser-card assembly, which contains two PCI-X 64-bit 133 MHz connectors. The PCI-X connectors support single-width IXA adapters. See http://www.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/ for a list of riser-card assemblies that you can use with the server.

Access holes

Release tabs

To remove the riser-card assembly, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 28.

2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cord and all external cables.

Attention: In a dc power environment, only trained service personnel other

than IBM service technicians are authorized to connect or disconnect power to the dc power supply. See the documentation that comes with each dc power supply.

3. Remove the cover (see “Removing the cover” on page 31).

4. Push the two riser-card-assembly release tabs toward the low-profile PCI slots; then, grasp the assembly at the rear and side edges and lift it to remove it from the server. Place the riser-card assembly on a flat, static-protective surface.

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Installing the riser-card assembly

To install the riser-card assembly, complete the following steps.

Access holes

Guide

Release tabs

Guide

1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 28.

2. Make sure that the server and all peripheral devices are turned off and that the power cords and all external cables are disconnected.

Attention: In a dc power environment, only trained service personnel other

than IBM service technicians are authorized to connect or disconnect power to the dc power supply. See the documentation that comes with each dc power supply.

3. Reinstall any adapters and reconnect any internal cables that you removed in other procedures.

4. Carefully align the riser-card assembly with the release tab posts, the guides on the rear of the server, and the riser-card connector on the system board; then, press down on the assembly. Make sure that the riser-card assembly is fully seated in the riser-card connector on the system board.

If you have other optional devices to install, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 81.

Removing the microprocessor air baffle

When you work with some optional devices, you must first remove the microprocessor air baffle to access certain components or connectors on the system board. The following illustration shows how to remove the microprocessor air baffle.

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Finger holes

Microprocessor air baffle

To remove the microprocessor air baffle, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 28.

2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all power cords and external cables (see “Turning off the server” on page 13).

Attention: In a dc power environment, only trained service personnel other

than IBM service technicians are authorized to connect or disconnect power to the dc power supply. See the documentation that comes with each dc power supply.

3. Remove the cover (see “Removing the cover” on page 31).

4. Place your fingers into the two openings on the top of the air baffle and lift the air baffle out of the server.

Attention: For proper cooling and airflow, replace the air baffle before you

turn on the server. Operating the server with an air baffle removed might damage server components.

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Installing the microprocessor air baffle

Finger holes

Microprocessor air baffle

To install the microprocessor air baffle, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 28.

2. Make sure that the server and peripheral devices are turned off (see “Turning off the server” on page 13) and that all power cords and external cables are disconnected.

Attention: In a dc power environment, only trained service personnel other

than IBM service technicians are authorized to connect or disconnect power to the dc power supply. See the documentation that comes with each dc power supply.

3. Remove the cover (see “Removing the cover” on page 31).

4. Place your fingers into the two openings on the top of the air baffle.

5. Align the tab on the left side of the air baffle with the slot in the left side of the chassis.

6. Lower the air baffle into the server.

Attention: For proper cooling and airflow, replace the air baffle before you

turn on the server. Operating the server with an air baffle removed might damage server components.

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Removing the DIMM air baffle

When you work with some optional devices, you must first remove the DIMM air baffle to access certain components or connectors on the system board. The following illustration shows how to remove the DIMM air baffle.

Riser card assembly

DIMM air baffle

Finger hole

Release ring

To remove the DIMM air baffle, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 28.

2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all power cords and external cables (see “Turning off the server” on page 13).

Attention: In a dc power environment, only trained service personnel other

than IBM service technicians are authorized to connect or disconnect power to the dc power supply. See the documentation that comes with each dc power supply.

3. Remove the cover (see “Removing the cover” on page 31).

4. Remove the riser-card assembly (see “Removing the riser-card assembly” on page 32).

5. Place your fingers into the handle and opening on the top of the air baffle.

6. Press the handle toward the opening and lift the air baffle out of the server.

Attention: For proper cooling and airflow, replace the air baffle before you

turn on the server. Operating the server with an air baffle removed might damage server components.

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Installing the DIMM air baffle

The following illustration shows how to install the DIMM air baffle.

Riser card assembly

DIMM air baffle

Finger hole

Release ring

To install the DIMM air baffle, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 28.

2. Make sure that the server and peripheral devices are turned off (see “Turning off the server” on page 13) and that all power cords and external cables are disconnected.

Attention: In a dc power environment, only trained service personnel other

than IBM service technicians are authorized to connect or disconnect power to the dc power supply. See the documentation that comes with each dc power supply.

3. Remove the cover (see “Removing the cover” on page 31).

4. Align the tabs on the sides of the air baffle with the slots on the power-supply cage.

5. Place your fingers into the handle and opening on the top of the DIMM air baffle.

6. Press the handle toward the opening and lower the air baffle so that the lip on the right side of the baffle covers the lip on the side of the power-supply cage.

7. Press the DIMM air baffle into place.

Attention: For proper cooling and airflow, replace the air baffle before you turn on

the server. Operating the server with an air baffle removed might damage server components.

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Installing an adapter

PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2

PCI slot 3

PCI slot 4

Adapter

Riser-card assembly

Expansion slot covers

Expansion slot 1

Expansion slot 2

Expansion slot cover

Adapter

Low-profile PCI Express adapter

The following notes describe the types of adapters that the server supports and other information that you must consider when installing an adapter:

v Yo u can install only low-profile adapters in PCI slots 3 and 4 on the system

board.

v Yo u can install a full-height, half-length adapter in slot 2 on the PCI riser card

and a full-height, full-length adapter in slot 1 on the PCI riser card.

v An optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine can be installed only in a

dedicated slot on the system board. To install a Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine, see “Installing a Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine” on page 43.

v The server supports only 3.3 V and universal PCI adapters.

v The PCI bus configuration is as follows:

– Non-hot-plug, low-profile PCI Express x8 (x4 lanes), slot 4 – Non-hot-plug, low-profile PCI Express x8 (x4 lanes), slot 3 – Non-hot-plug, half-length PCI Express x8 (x8 lanes), slot 2 – Non-hot-plug, full-length PCI Express x8 (x8 lanes), slot 1

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Note: If you have replaced the PCI Express riser-card assembly with the

optional PCI-X riser-card assembly, slots 1 and 2 are non-hot-plug, 64-bit, 133-MHz PCI-X slots, which support Integrated xSeries Adapter (IXA) single-width adapters.

v The system scans devices in the following order, if you have not changed the

default boot precedence: integrated Ethernet controllers, integrated SAS controller, and then PCI slots 1, 2, 3, and 4.

riser card

PCI

The following illustration shows the location of the adapter expansion slots on the PCI riser card.

Note: For clarity, the riser-card assembly is inverted in the illustration.

PCI adapter connectors

To install an adapter, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 28.

2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all power cords and external cables (see “Turning off the server” on page 13).

Attention: In a dc power environment, only trained service personnel other

than IBM service technicians are authorized to connect or disconnect power to the dc power supply. See the documentation that comes with each dc power supply.

3. Remove the cover (see “Removing the cover” on page 31).

4. Determine which expansion slot you will use for the adapter.

5. If you are installing an adapter in PCI slot 1 or 2, remove the PCI riser-card assembly (see “Removing the riser-card assembly” on page 32).

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Access holes

Release tabs

6. Slide the expansion-slot cover out of the PCI low-profile expansion slot or PCI riser-card assembly expansion slot.

7. Install the adapter. The following illustration shows how to install an adapter in a PCI slot.

Note: For clarity, the riser-card assembly is shown inverted in the following

illustration.

8. If you removed the PCI riser-card assembly to install the adapter, align the

Inverted riser assembly

riser-card assembly with the release-tab posts, rear guides, and connector; then, press the PCI riser-card assembly firmly into the connector (see “Installing the riser-card assembly” on page 33).

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Access holes

Guide

Release tabs

Guide

9. Connect any required cables to the adapter.

Attention:

v When you route cables, do not block any connectors or the ventilated space

around any of the fans.

v Make sure that cables are not routed on top of components under the PCI

riser-card assembly.

v Make sure that cables are not pinched by the server components.

Perform any configuration tasks that are required for the adapter.

10.

you have other optional devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to

If “Completing the installation” on page 81.

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Removing an adapter

To remove an adapter, complete the following steps.

Low-profile PCI Express adapter

Adapter

Expansion slot 2

Expansion slot cover

Riser-card assembly

Expansion slot covers

Expansion slot 1

Adapter

1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 28.

2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all power cords and external cables (see “Turning off the server” on page 13).

Attention: In a dc power environment, only trained service personnel other

than IBM service technicians are authorized to connect or disconnect power to the dc power supply. See the documentation that comes with each dc power supply.

3. Pull the server out of the rack; then, remove the cover (see “Removing the cover” on page 31).

4. If the adapter is on the riser card, remove the riser-card assembly from the server (see “Removing the riser-card assembly” on page 32).

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Access holes

Release tabs

5. Disconnect any cables from the adapter.

6. Carefully grasp the adapter by its top edge or upper corners, and pull the adapter from the PCI slot.

7. If you have other optional devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 81.

Installing a Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine

An optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine can be installed only in a dedicated slot on the system board. See “System-board optional-device connectors” on page 17 for the location of the connector. After the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine is installed, the systems-management Ethernet port on the rear of the server is active.

Note: Earlier versions of the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine might not work

in this server. See http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/ for the supported Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine.

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Remote Supervisor

Connector

Retainer bracket

Adapter II SlimLine

Latch bracket

To install a Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 28.

2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all power cords and external cables (see “Turning off the server” on page 13).

Attention: In a dc power environment, only trained service personnel other

than IBM service technicians are authorized to connect or disconnect power to the dc power supply. See the documentation that comes with each dc power supply.

3. Remove the cover (see “Removing the cover” on page 31).

4. Remove the PCI riser-card assembly (see “Removing the riser-card assembly” on page 32).

5. Turn the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine so that the keys on the connector align correctly with the connector on the system board.

6. Slip the free end of the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine under the tab on the retainer bracket, aligning the holes in the adapter with the posts on the retainer bracket and latch bracket; then, press the adapter into the connector on the system board and make sure that all tabs on the latch bracket secure the adapter in place.

7. Replace the PCI riser-card assembly.

the documentation that comes with the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine

See for information about installing the firmware and configuring the adapter. Create a backup copy of the configuration so that if you have to replace the adapter in the future, you can restore the configuration.

If you have other optional devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 81.

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Removing a Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine

Note: Before you remove a Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine, create a

backup copy of the configuration so that if you are replacing the adapter, you can restore the configuration.

Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine

Retainer bracket

To remove the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 28.

2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all power cords and external cables (see “Turning off the server” on page 13).

Attention: In a dc power environment, only trained service personnel other

than IBM service technicians are authorized to connect or disconnect power to the dc power supply. See the documentation that comes with each dc power supply.

3. Remove the cover (see “Removing the cover” on page 31).

4. Remove the PCI riser-card assembly.

5. Spread the tabs of the latch bracket apart and lift the end of the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine, until the tabs release the adapter; then, slide the other end of the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine out of the retainer bracket.

6. Lift the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine out of the server.

7. Replace the PCI riser-card assembly.

Latch bracket tabs

you have other optional devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to

If “Completing the installation” on page 81.

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Replacing the ServeRAID SAS controller

A ServeRAID SAS controller can be installed only in a dedicated slot on the system board. The server comes with a ServeRAID-8k-l SAS Controller installed.

Note: The ServeRAID-8k-l SAS Controller does not have a battery.

To replace the ServeRAID-8k-l SAS Controller with a ServeRAID-8k SAS Controller, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 28.

2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all power cords and external cables (see “Turning off the server” on page 13).

Attention: In a dc power environment, only trained service personnel other

than IBM service technicians are authorized to connect or disconnect power to the dc power supply. See the documentation that comes with each dc power supply.

3. Remove the cover (see “Removing the cover” on page 31).

4. Remove the riser-card assembly and the air baffle over the DIMMs (see “Removing the DIMM air baffle” on page 36).

5. Locate the ServeRAID-8k-l SAS controller on the system board.

Attention: To avoid breaking the retaining clips or damaging the connectors,

handle the clips gently.

6. Open the retaining clip on each end of the connector.

7. Lift the ServeRAID-8k-l SAS controller out of the connector.

8. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new ServeRAID-8k SAS controller to any unpainted metal surface on the server. Then, remove the ServeRAID-8k SAS controller from the package.

Battery cable

Battery

RAID controller

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Battery mounting clips

Battery cable connector

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9. Turn the new ServeRAID-8k SAS controller so that the keys on the bottom edge align correctly with the connector.

10. Firmly press the ServeRAID-8k SAS controller straight down into the connector by applying pressure on both ends of the controller simultaneously. The retaining clips snap into the locked position when the controller is firmly seated in the connector.

Note: If there is a gap between the controller and the retaining clips, the

controller has not been correctly installed. In this case, open the retaining clips and remove the controller; then, reinsert the controller.

11. Remove the battery from the ServeRAID-8k SAS Controller package.

12. Slide the battery mounting tabs into the battery mounting clips on the server wall that is next to the ServeRAID SAS controller connector.

13. Connect the battery to the ServeRAID-8k SAS Controller.

14. Replace the air baffle over the DIMMs (see “Installing the DIMM air baffle” on page 37).

15. Replace the riser-card assembly.

you have other optional devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to

If “Completing the installation” on page 81.

Notes:

1. When you restart the server for the first time after you install a ServeRAID-8k

SAS controller, the monitor screen remains blank while the controller initializes the battery. This might take a few minutes, after which the startup process continues. This is a one-time occurrence.

Important: You must allow the initialization process to be completed. If you do

not, the battery pack will not work, and the server might not start.

The battery comes partially charged, at 30% or less of capacity. Run the server for 4 to 6 hours to fully charge the controller battery. The LED just above the battery on the controller remains lit until the battery is fully charged.

Until the battery is fully charged, the controller firmware sets the controller cache to write-through mode; after the battery is fully charged, the controller firmware re-enables write-back mode.

2. When you restart the server, you will be given the opportunity to import the

existing RAID configuration to the new ServeRAID SAS controller.

Installing a hard disk drive

Locate the documentation that comes with the hard disk drive and follow those instructions in addition to the instructions in this chapter.

Important: Do not install a SCSI hard disk drive in this server; install only SAS hard

disk drives.

The following notes describe the type of hard disk drive that the server supports and other information that you must consider when installing a hard disk drive:

v The server 3.5-inch models support six slim 3.5-inch hard disk drives installed on

Ultra-Slim hard disk drive trays for 3.5-inch drives. For a list of supported 3.5-inch hard disk drives, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/ us/.

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v The server 2.5-inch models support eight 2.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drives

installed on Ultra-Slim hard disk drive trays for 2.5-inch drives. For a list of supported 2.5-inch hard disk drives, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/ serverproven/compat/us/.

v All hot-swap drives in the server should have the same throughput speed rating.

Mixing hard disk drives with different speed ratings will cause all drives to operate at the lower throughput speed.

v The ID that is assigned to each bay is printed on the front of the server.

The following illustrations show how to install a hot-swap hard disk drive.

3.5-inch drives

Filler panel

Hard disk drive

Tray handle

2.5-inch drives

To install a drive in a hot-swap bay, complete the following steps.

Attention: To maintain proper system cooling, do not operate the server for more

than 10 minutes without either a drive or a filler panel installed in each bay.

1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 28.

2. Remove the filler panel from one of the empty hot-swap bays.

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v 3.5-inch models: Insert your finger into the depression at the left side of the

filler panel and pull it away from the server.

v 2.5-inch models: Grasp both sides of the front of the filler panel and pull it

away from the server.

Install the hard disk drive in the hot-swap bay:

a. Make sure that the tray handle is open (that is, perpendicular to the drive).

b. Align the drive assembly with the guide rails in the bay.

c. Gently push the drive assembly into the bay until the drive stops.

d. Push the tray handle to the closed (locked) position.

e. Check the hard disk drive status LED to verify that the hard disk drive is

operating correctly.

If the amber hard disk drive status LED for a drive is lit continuously, that drive is faulty and must be replaced. If the green hard disk drive activity LED is flashing, the drive is being accessed.

Note: Yo u might have to reconfigure the disk arrays after you install hard disk

drives. See the RAID documentation on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD for information about RAID controllers.

you have other optional devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to

If “Completing the installation” on page 81.

Removing a hard disk drive

3.5-inch drives

Hard disk drive

Tray handle

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2.5-inch drives

To remove a hot-swap hard disk drive, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 28.

2. Move the handle on the drive to the open position (perpendicular to the drive).

3. Pull the hot-swap drive assembly from the bay.

Note: Yo u might have to reconfigure the disk arrays after you remove a hard

disk drive. See the RAID documentation on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD for information about RAID controllers.

you have other optional devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to

If “Completing the installation” on page 81.

Installing an optional tape drive

Prepare the drive according to the instructions that come with the drive, setting any switches or jumpers; then, see “Installing a SATA tape drive in a 3.5-inch model server” or “Installing a SATA tape drive in a 2.5-inch model server” on page 53.

Installing a SATA tape drive in a 3.5-inch model server

Install the optional S ATA tape drive in the two bottom-left hard disk drive bays. If hard disk drives are installed in those bays, move the drives to other bays. The cables for the tape drive come with the tape drive.

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To install a tape drive in a 3.5-inch model server, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 28.

2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords and all external cables.

Attention: In a dc power environment, only trained service personnel other

than IBM service technicians are authorized to connect or disconnect power to the dc power supply. See the documentation that comes with each dc power supply.

3. Remove the server cover.

4. Remove the fan-bracket assembly.

5. Remove the filler panels from the two bottom-left hard disk drive bays.

6. If you have not attached the space filler from the tape enablement kit to the tape-drive assembly, do so now.

7. From the inside of the server, thread the tape-drive end of the cables through the slot in the left side of the hard disk drive cage and out the front of the server.

8. Connect the cables to the back of the tape drive.

9. Push the tape-drive assembly into the bays, gently pulling the cables farther into the server as you do so, until the tape-drive assembly stops.

10. Push the tray handle to the closed (locked) position.

11. Connect the cable connectors to the following system-board connectors (see “System-board internal cable connectors” on page 19 for the location of the connectors):

v Signal connector: S ATA tape drive signal connector, J102

v Power connector: tape-drive power connector, J100

following illustration shows the routing of the S ATA tape drive signal cable.

The

Important: Make sure that the cables avoid any fan connectors.

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SATA tape drive signal connector

SATA tape cable

12. Install the fan-bracket assembly.

you have other optional devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to

If “Completing the installation” on page 81.

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Installing a SATA tape drive in a 2.5-inch model server

To install a tape drive in a 2.5-inch model server, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 28.

2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords and all external cables.

Attention: In a dc power environment, only trained service personnel other

than IBM service technicians are authorized to connect or disconnect power to the dc power supply. See the documentation that comes with each dc power supply.

3. If you installed the space filler from the tape enablement kit onto the tape-drive assembly, remove it now.

4. Remove the server cover.

5. Remove the fan-bracket assembly.

6. Remove the filler panel from the tape-drive bay.

7. From the inside of the server, thread the tape-drive end of the cables for your tape drive through the rear of the tape-drive bay and out the front of the server.

8. Connect the cable or cables to the back of the tape drive.

9. Push the tape-drive assembly into the tape-drive bay, gently pulling the cables farther into the server as you do so, until the tape-drive assembly stops.

10. Push the tray handle to the closed (locked) position.

11. Connect the cable connectors to the following system-board connectors (see “System-board internal cable connectors” on page 19 for the location of the connectors):

v Signal connector: S ATA tape drive signal connector, J102

v Power connector: tape-drive power connector, J100

following illustration shows the routing of the S ATA tape drive signal cable.

The

Important: Make sure that the cables avoid any fan connectors.

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SATA tape drive signal connector

SATA tape cable

12. Install the fan-bracket assembly.

you have other optional devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to

If “Completing the installation” on page 81.

Installing a SCSI tape drive in a 3.5-inch model server

Use these procedures to install a supported SCSI tape drive, such as the IBM DDS Generation 5 Internal Tape Drive, and to connect the tape drive to a supported SCSI adapter in PCI slot 1 of the riser-card assembly. See http://www.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/ for the list of supported SCSI tape drives and compatible SCSI adapters.

Important: Make sure that the type of riser-card assembly (PCI Express or PCI-X)

that is installed in the server is compatible with the type of SCSI adapter.

Install the optional tape drive in the two bottom-left hard disk drive bays. If hard disk drives are installed in those bays, move the drives to other bays.

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Hook-and-loop fastener

SCSI terminator

SCSI signal cable

SCSI adapter connector

Tape drive connector

SCSI adapter connector

Terminator

Power cable

Tape drive connector

To install a SCSI tape drive in a 3.5-inch model server, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 28.

2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords and all external cables.

Attention: In a dc power environment, only trained service personnel other

than IBM service technicians are authorized to connect or disconnect power to the dc power supply. See the documentation that comes with each dc power supply.

3. If you have not attached the space filler from the tape enablement kit to the tape-drive assembly, do so now.

4. Remove the server cover.

5. Remove the fan-bracket assembly.

6. Remove the filler panels from the two bottom-left hard disk drive bays.

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7. From the inside of the server, thread the tape-drive end of the cables through the slot in the left side of the hard disk drive cage and out the front of the server.

The terminator on the short section of the cable does not go through

Note:

the slot; do not attempt to force it.

8. Connect the cables to the back of the tape drive.

9. Push the tape-drive assembly into the bays, gently pulling the cables farther into the server as you do so, until the tape-drive assembly stops.

10. Push the tray handle to the closed (locked) position.

11. Remove the backing from the terminator hook-and-loop fastener. With the hook-and-loop-fastener side down, orient the terminator as shown in the following illustration and press the terminator onto the top of the CD/DVD drive bay.

SCSI terminator

12. Remove the riser-card assembly and the DIMM air baffle (see “Removing the

riser-card assembly” on page 32 and “Removing the DIMM air baffle” on page

36).

13. Temporarily disconnect the hard disk drive backplane signal cable from the

connector on the system board (J92), remove the cable from the cable clamp, and set the cable aside. See “System-board internal cable connectors” on page 19 for the location of the connector and cable clamp.

14. Route the SCSI signal cable to the supported SCSI adapter that is installed in

slot 1 of the riser-card assembly, as shown in the following illustration. Make sure that the cable passes through the cable clamp.

Important: Make sure that the cables avoid any fan connectors.

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SCSI signal

cable

Cable clamp

15. Connect the tape-drive power cable to the tape-drive power connector, J100 (see “System-board internal cable connectors” on page 19 for the location of the power connector).

16. Replace the hard disk drive backplane signal cable, making sure that it passes through the cable clamp on top of the SCSI signal cable. Close the cable clamp.

17. Reconnect the hard disk drive backplane signal cable to the connector on the system board.

18. Reinstall the DIMM air baffle. Make sure that it clicks into place. Yo u might have to apply extra downward pressure to make sure that it is securely in place.

19. Connect the SCSI signal cable to the connector on the SCSI adapter in slot 1 of the riser-card assembly.

20. Install the riser-card assembly. Arrange the excess length of the SCSI signal cable to avoid blocking airflow to the heat sink in the area.

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21. Make sure that all cables avoid the fan connectors and the power-backplane system-board connector (see “Power-backplane-board connectors” on page 18 and “System-board internal cable connectors” on page 19).

22. Install the fan-bracket assembly.

you have other optional devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to

If “Completing the installation” on page 81.

Installing a SCSI tape drive in a 2.5-inch model server

Important: Make sure that the type of riser-card assembly (PCI Express or PCI-X)

that is installed in the server is compatible with the type of SCSI adapter.

The cables for the tape drive come with the tape drive.

Hook-and-loop fastener

SCSI terminator

SCSI signal cable

SCSI adapter connector

Tape drive connector

Signal cable

Power cable

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To install a SCSI tape drive in a 2.5-inch model server, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 28.

2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords and all external cables.

Attention: In a dc power environment, only trained service personnel other

than IBM service technicians are authorized to connect or disconnect power to the dc power supply. See the documentation that comes with each dc power supply.

3. If you installed the space filler from the tape enablement kit onto the tape-drive assembly, remove it now.

4. Remove the server cover.

5. Remove the fan-bracket assembly.

6. Disconnect the backplane cables.

7. Press the large blue release tabs at the rear of the drive cage toward each other; then, push the drive-cage assembly out through the front of the server.

8. Remove the filler panel from the tape-drive bay.

9. Connect the cables to the back of the tape drive.

10. Thread the cables through the tape-drive bay toward the server.

11. Push the tape-drive assembly into the tape-drive bay, gently pulling the cables farther out the back of the bay as you do so, until the tape-drive assembly stops.

12. Push the tray handle to the closed (locked) position.

13. Remove the backing from the terminator hook-and-loop fastener. With the hook-and-loop-fastener side up, press the terminator onto the inside top of the tape-drive bay, making sure that it does not block any cables or connectors in the bay.

Drive cage

SCSI terminator

14. Slide the drive-cage assembly into the front of the server, gently pulling the cables into the server ahead of it, until it clicks into place. Make sure that the release latches hold the backplane securely in place.

15. Connect the hard disk drive power and signal cables that you disconnected in step 6 to the backplane, making sure that the signal cable passes over the SCSI signal cable.

16. Remove the riser-card assembly and the DIMM air baffle (see “Removing the riser-card assembly” on page 32 and “Removing the DIMM air baffle” on page

36).

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17. Temporarily disconnect the hard disk drive backplane signal cable from the connector on the system board (J92), remove the cable from the cable clamp, and set the cable aside. See “System-board internal cable connectors” on page 19 for the location of the connector and cable clamp.

18. Route the SCSI signal cable to the supported SCSI adapter that is installed in slot 1 of the riser-card assembly, as shown in the following illustration. Make sure that the cable passes through the cable clamp.

Important: Make sure that the cables avoid any fan connectors.

SCSI signal

cable

Cable clamp

19. Connect the tape-drive power cable to the tape-drive power connector, J100 (see “System-board internal cable connectors” on page 19 for the location of the power connector).

20. Replace the hard disk drive backplane signal cable, making sure that it passes through the cable clamp on top of the SCSI signal cable. Close the cable clamp.

21. Reconnect the hard disk drive backplane signal cable to the connector on the system board.

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22. Reinstall the DIMM air baffle. Make sure that it clicks into place. Yo u might have to apply extra downward pressure to make sure that it is completely in place.

23. Connect the SCSI signal cable to the connector on the SCSI adapter in slot 1 on the riser-card assembly.

24. Install the riser-card assembly. Arrange the excess length of the SCSI signal cable so that it does not block airflow to the heat sink in the area, if possible.

25. Make sure that all cables avoid the fan connectors and the power-backplane system-board connector (see “Power-backplane-board connectors” on page 18 and “System-board internal cable connectors” on page 19).

26. Install the fan-bracket assembly.

you have other optional devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to

If “Completing the installation” on page 81.

Removing an optional tape drive

The following illustration shows how to remove an optional tape drive from a

3.5-inch server model.

To remove a tape drive from the server, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 28.

2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords and all external cables.

Attention: In a dc power environment, only trained service personnel other

than IBM service technicians are authorized to connect or disconnect power to the dc power supply. See the documentation that comes with each dc power supply.

3. Remove the cover from the server.

4. Remove the fan-bracket assembly (see “Removing the fan-bracket assembly” on page 77).

5. Disconnect the tape drive cables from the connectors on the system board.

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6. If the drive is a SCSI tape drive, detach the SCSI terminator from the top of the CD/DVD or tape-drive bay (depending on the server model); then, disconnect the SCSI signal cable from the SCSI adapter and remove the cable from the server:

a. Remove the fan-bracket assembly (see “Removing the fan-bracket

assembly” on page 77).

b. Remove the DIMM air baffle (see“Removing the DIMM air baffle” on page

36 ).

c. Lift the riser-card assembly from the server.

d. Disconnect the cable from the connector on the SCSI adapter.

e. Temporarily disconnect the hard disk drive backplane signal cable from the

system board (see the illustration on page “System-board internal cable connectors” on page 19 for the location of the hard disk drive backplane signal connector).

f. Remove the hard disk drive backplane signal cable and SCSI cable from

the cable clamp. See the illustration on page 56 for the location of the cable clamp.

g. Replace the hard disk drive backplane signal cable in the cable clamp;

then, reconnect the hard disk drive backplane signal cable to the connector on the system board (J92).

7. Open the tape drive tray release latch.

8. Gently pull the drive and cables out of the bay.

Note: On a 3.5-inch model server, gently pull the drive cables through the slot

in the left side of the bay and out the front of the server, or as far as they will go (the terminator on a SCSI tape cable does not go through the slot in the side of the bay). If the drive is a SCSI drive, disconnect the SCSI cable from the rear of the tape drive and gently pull it back through the slot and into the server; then, lift the cable out of the server.

9. If you are not installing another drive in the bay, install a filler panel or panels in the bay. If you removed a SCSI tape drive, reinstall the DIMM air baffle and riser-card assembly (see “Installing the DIMM air baffle” on page 37 and “Installing the riser-card assembly” on page 33).

10. Install the fan-bracket assembly (see “Installing the fan-bracket assembly” on page 79).

11. Replace the server cover.

Installing a microprocessor

The following notes describe the type of microprocessor that the server supports and other information that you must consider when installing a microprocessor:

v The server supports certain Intel Xeon dual-core or quad-core flip-chip land grid

array 771 (FC-LGA 771) microprocessors, which are designed for the LGA771 socket. See http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/ for a list of supported microprocessors.

Important: Dual-core and quad-core microprocessors are not interchangeable

and cannot be used in the same server. For example, if the server has a dual-core microprocessor, you cannot install a quad-core microprocessor as the second microprocessor. Use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to determine the type and speed of the microprocessor that is currently installed in the server.

At the time of this publication, the following IBM System x3650 server models come with quad-core microprocessors:

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– 7979 - A1x

– 7979 - C1x

– 7979 - A2x

– 7979 - ABx

– 7979 - CAx

– 7979 - CBx

– 7979 - C3x

– 7979 - CCx

– 7979 - JAx

– 7979 - JBx

– 7979 - EAY

– 7979 - ECY

The server supports up to two microprocessors. If the server comes with one

microprocessor, you can install a second microprocessor.

v Both microprocessors must have the same cache size and type, front-side bus

frequency, and clock speed. Microprocessor internal and external clock frequencies must be identical.

v When you install a microprocessor in microprocessor connector 2, you must also

install the voltage regulator module (VRM), which comes with the microprocessor, in the VRM connector.

v Read the documentation that comes with the microprocessor to determine

whether you must update the basic input/output system (BIOS) code for the server. To download the most current level of BIOS code and many other code updates for your server, complete the following steps:

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.

4. Click System x3650 to display the matrix of downloadable files for the server.

v (Optional) Obtain an SMP-capable operating system. For a list of supported

operating systems and optional devices, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/ serverproven/compat/us/.

v To order additional microprocessor optional devices, contact your IBM marketing

representative or authorized reseller.

v The microprocessor speeds are automatically set for this server; therefore, you

do not have to set any microprocessor frequency-selection jumpers or switches.

v If you have to replace a microprocessor, call for service.

v If the thermal-grease protective cover (for example, a plastic cap or tape liner) is

removed from the heat sink, do not touch the thermal grease on the bottom of the heat sink or set down the heat sink.

v Do not remove the first microprocessor from the system board to install the

second microprocessor.

See “System-board optional-device connectors” on page 17 for the location of the microprocessor connectors and the VRM connector.

The following illustration shows how to install the second microprocessor on the system board.

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Note: For simplicity, certain components are not shown in this illustration.

Heat-sink

Heat sink

filler

Microprocessor

Microprocessor socket dust cover

Attention:

v A startup (boot) microprocessor must always be installed in microprocessor

connector 1 on the system board.

v To ensure correct server operation when you install an additional microprocessor,

use microprocessors that have the same cache size and type, front-side bus frequency, and clock speed. Microprocessor internal and external clock frequencies must be identical.

install an additional microprocessor, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 28.

2. Turn off the server and disconnect all power cords and external cables (see “Turning off the server” on page 13).

Attention: In a dc power environment, only trained service personnel other

than IBM service technicians are authorized to connect or disconnect power to the dc power supply. See the documentation that comes with each dc power supply.

3. Remove the server cover (see “Removing the cover” on page 31).

4. Remove the microprocessor air baffle (see “Removing the microprocessor air baffle” on page 33).

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5. Install the VRM in the VRM connector.

Alignment key

a. Touch the static-protective package containing the VRM to any unpainted

metal surface on the outside of the server. Then, remove the VRM from the package.

b. Turn the VRM so that the keys align correctly with the VRM connector.

c. Firmly press the VRM straight down into the connector by applying

pressure on both ends of the VRM simultaneously.

d. Make sure that the retaining clips are in the locked position when the VRM

is firmly seated in the connector.

6. Locate the second microprocessor connector on the system board.

7. Rotate the heat-sink release lever to the fully open position.

8. Lift the heat-sink filler out of the server.

9. Install the microprocessor:

a. Touch the static-protective package that contains the microprocessor to any

unpainted metal surface on the server. Then, remove the microprocessor from the package.

Microprocessor release lever

b. Remove the protective dust cover, tape, or label from the surface of the

c. Rotate the microprocessor release lever on the socket from its closed and

Microprocessor socket dust cover

microprocessor socket, if one is present.

locked position until it stops in the fully open position.

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Attention:

v Do not touch the microprocessor contacts; handle the microprocessor by

the edges only. Contaminants on the microprocessor contacts, such as oil from your skin, can cause connection failures between the contacts and the socket.

v Handle the microprocessor carefully. Dropping the microprocessor during

installation or removal can damage the contacts.

v Do not use excessive force when you press the microprocessor into the

socket.

v Make sure that the microprocessor is oriented and aligned and

positioned in the socket before you try to close the lever.

Microprocessor

Alignment marks

Notches

d. Align the microprocessor with the socket (note the alignment mark and the

position of the notches); then, carefully place the microprocessor on the socket. Close the microprocessor bracket frame.

Note: The microprocessor fits only one way on the socket.

e. Carefully close the microprocessor release lever to secure the

microprocessor in the socket.

10. Install a heat sink on the microprocessor.

Attention: Do not touch the thermal grease on the bottom of the heat sink or

set down the heat sink after you remove the plastic cover. Touching the thermal grease will contaminate it.

Thermal grease

Heat sink

a. Make sure that the heat-sink release lever is in the open position.

b. Remove the plastic protective cover from the bottom of the heat sink.

c. Align the heat sink above the microprocessor with the thermal-grease side

down.

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Retainer bracket

Heat sink release lever

Microprocessor

d. Slide the rear flange of the heat sink into the opening in the retainer

bracket.

e. Press down firmly on the front of the heat sink until it is seated securely.

f. Rotate the heat-sink release lever to the closed position and hook it

underneath the lock tab.

Install the microprocessor air baffle (see “Installing the microprocessor air

11. baffle” on page 35).

If you have other optional devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 81.

Installing a memory module

The following notes describe the types of dual inline memory modules (DIMMs) that the server supports and other information that you must consider when installing DIMMs:

v The server supports up to 12 Fully Buffered DIMM PC2-5300 512 MB, 1 GB, 2

GB, and 4 GB DIMMs, for a maximum of 48 GB of system memory. See http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/ for a list of memory modules that you can use with the server.

Note: Because some memory is reserved for system operation, the actual

usable memory size that is reported by the operating system is less than the total installed size.

v The server comes with a minimum of two 512 MB DIMMs, installed in slots 1 and

4. When you install additional DIMMs, you must install two identical DIMMS at a time, in the order shown in the following table, to maintain performance.

Table 3. DIMM installation sequence

Pair DIMM connectors

1 1 and 4

2 7 and 10

3 2 and 5

4 8 and 11

5 3 and 6

6 9 and 12

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Note: When only one pair of DIMMs is installed in the server and the BIOS code

level is version 1.04 (GGE127A) or later, you can improve performance by installing the DIMMs in connectors 1 and 7 instead of 1 and 4. However, because the connectors in the pair are not on the same memory branch (see the following illustration), Chipkill memory protection is disabled.

DIMM 12 DIMM 11 DIMM 10

DIMM 9 DIMM 8

DIMM 7 DIMM 6 DIMM 5 DIMM 4 DIMM 3 DIMM 2 DIMM 1

Channel 3

Branch 1

Channel 2

Channel 1

Branch 0

Channel 0

v Each DIMM in a pair must be the same size, speed, type, and technology to

ensure that the server will operate correctly.

v Yo u can configure the server to use memory mirroring. Memory mirroring stores

data in two pairs of DIMMs simultaneously. If a failure occurs, the memory controller switches from the active pair to the mirroring pair. See “Memory mirroring” on page 69 for more information about memory mirroring and the DIMM installation sequence that is required.

v The server supports online-spare memory. This feature disables the failed

memory from the system configuration and activates an online-spare pair of DIMMs to replace the failed active DIMM pair. See “Online-spare memory” on page 70 for more information about online-spare memory and the DIMM configuration that is required.

v Yo u can enable either online-spare memory or memory mirroring, but not both at

the same time. Online-spare memory provides more memory capacity than mirroring. Mirroring provides better memory protection but less memory capacity than online-spare memory.

v When you install or remove DIMMs, the server configuration information

changes. When you restart the server, the system displays a message that indicates that the memory configuration has changed.

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To install a DIMM, complete the following steps.

1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines”

on page 28.

2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cord and

all external cables.

Attention: In a dc power environment, only trained service personnel other

than IBM service technicians are authorized to connect or disconnect power to the dc power supply. See the documentation that comes with each dc power supply.

3. Remove the cover (see “Removing the cover” on page 31).

Attention: To avoid breaking the retaining clips or damaging the DIMM

connectors, open and close the clips gently.

4. Remove the riser-card assembly (see “Removing the riser-card assembly” on

page 32).

5. Remove the DIMM air baffle (see “Removing the DIMM air baffle” on page 36).

6. Open the retaining clip on each end of the DIMM connector.

7. Touch the static-protective package that contains the DIMM to any unpainted

metal surface on the server. Then, remove the DIMM from the package.

8. Turn the DIMM so that the DIMM keys align correctly with the connector.

9. Insert the DIMM into the connector by aligning the edges of the DIMM with the

slots at the ends of the DIMM connector. Firmly press the DIMM straight down into the connector by applying pressure on both ends of the DIMM simultaneously. The retaining clips snap into the locked position when the DIMM is firmly seated in the connector.

Important: If there is a gap between the DIMM and the retaining clips, the

DIMM has not been correctly inserted; open the retaining clips, remove the DIMM, and then reinsert it.

you have other optional devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to

If “Completing the installation” on page 81.

Memory mirroring

You can configure the server to use memory mirroring. Memory mirroring stores data in two pairs of DIMMs simultaneously. If a failure occurs, the memory controller switches from the active pair to the mirroring pair. Memory mirroring reduces the amount of available memory. Enable memory mirroring through the Configuration/Setup Utility program. See “Configuration/Setup Utility menu choices” on page 86 for details about enabling memory mirroring.

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When you use memory mirroring, you must install two pairs of DIMMs at a time. The four DIMMs in each group must be identical. See Table 4 for the DIMM connectors that are in each group.

Table 4. Memory mirroring DIMM installation sequence

Group DIMM connectors

1 1, 4, 7, and 10

2 2, 5, 8, and 11

3 3, 6, 9, and 12

Table 5. Memory mirroring DIMM functions

Group Active DIMMs Mirroring DIMMs

1 1, 4 7, 10

2 2, 5 8, 11

3 3, 6 9, 12

Online-spare memory

The server supports online-spare memory. This feature disables the failed memory from the system configuration and activates an online-spare pair of DIMMs to replace the failed active DIMM pair.

Online-spare memory reduces the amount of available memory. Before you can enable this feature, you must install up to two additional pairs of DIMMs. The online-spare DIMM pairs must be the same speed, type, and the same size as, or larger than, the largest active DIMM pairs.

Enable online-spare memory through the Configuration/Setup Utility program. The BIOS code assigns the online-spare DIMM pairs according to your DIMM configuration. Online-sparing is enabled on a memory branch basis; the BIOS code does not enable online-sparing on a branch that cannot support online-sparing. See the illustration on page 68 for the memory branch structure. DIMM ranks are online-spared if the DIMMs are installed according to the rules in Table 6 on page 71 or Table 7 on page 71.

POST gives a warning message when online-sparing cannot be enabled on

Note:

both branches. However, no warning message is given when online-sparing is enabled on one branch and disabled on the other.

Online-spare configurations are supported for each branch. See Table 6 on page 71 and Table 7 on page 71 for the online-spare DIMM connector assignments.

Important: Table 6 on page 71 shows the basic DIMM online-spare scheme. If the

BIOS code level is version 1.04 or later, you can install the DIMMs according to the alternative scheme, shown in Table 7 on page 71, instead.

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In the configuration that you use, install the largest DIMMs first.

Table 6. Online-spare DIMM configurations, basic scheme

Number of DIMMs DIMM connectors Results

4 1 and 4 (largest DIMMs)

Online-sparing on branch 0

2 and 5

6 1 and 4 (largest DIMMs)

Online-sparing on branch 0 2 and 5 3 and 6

8 1 and 4 (largest DIMMs)

2 and 5 3 and 6

Online-sparing on branch 0

Online-sparing on dual-rank DIMMs on

branch 1

7 and 10 (dual-rank DIMMs only)

10 1 and 4 (largest DIMMs)

2 and 5

Online-sparing on branch 0

Online-sparing on branch 1 3 and 6

7 and 10 8 and 11

12 1 and 4 (largest DIMMs)

2 and 5

Online-sparing on branch 0

Online-sparing on branch 1 3 and 6

7 and 10 8 and 11 9 and 12

Table 7. Online-spare DIMM configurations, alternative scheme (requires BIOS code version

1.04 or later)

Number of DIMMs DIMM connectors Results

4 7 and 10 (largest DIMMs)

and 11

6 7 and 10 (largest DIMMs)

Online-sparing on branch 1

8 and 11 9 and 12

8 7 and 10 (largest DIMMs)

8 and 11 9 and 12

Online-sparing on branch 1

Online-sparing on dual-rank DIMMs on

branch 0

10 1 and 4 (largest DIMMs)

12 N/A N/A

1 and 4 (dual-rank DIMMs only)

and 5

7 and 10 8 and 11 9 and 12

Online-sparing on branch 0

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Removing a memory module

To remove a DIMM, complete the following steps.

1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 28.

2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cord and all external cables.

Attention: In a dc power environment, only trained service personnel other

than IBM service technicians are authorized to connect or disconnect power to the dc power supply. See the documentation that comes with each dc power supply.

3. Remove the cover (see “Removing the cover” on page 31).

4. Remove the riser-card assembly (see “Removing the riser-card assembly” on page 32).

5. Remove the air baffle over the DIMMs (see “Removing the DIMM air baffle” on page 36).

Attention: To avoid breaking the retaining clips or damaging the DIMM

connectors, open and close the clips gently.

6. Open the retaining clip on each end of the DIMM connector.

7. Lift the DIMM out of the connector.

8. Replace the DIMM or remove the second DIMM of the pair.

you have other optional devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to

If “Completing the installation” on page 81.

Installing a hot-swap power supply

Attention: The information in this document regarding installing and removing

The server supports a maximum of two hot-swap ac power supplies.

Important: Only the configurations that are shown in the following table are

supported. The fan numbers are printed on the microprocessor air baffle.

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Installed power supplies Required

Power supply 1 Fans in locations 3, 4, 8, 9, and 10

Power supplies 1 and 2 All 10 fans

Statement 8:

CAUTION: Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following label attached.

Hot-swap power supply 2

Power supply filler release lever

To install an ac power supply, complete the following steps:

Attention: In a dc power environment, only trained service personnel other than

IBM service technicians are authorized to connect or disconnect power to the dc power supply and to install and remove a dc power supply. See the documentation that comes with each dc power supply for installation instructions.

Power supply filler

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1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 28.

2. Remove the power-supply blank from the empty power-supply bay by pinching the side clip and pulling the power-supply blank from the bay. Save the power-supply blank in case you remove the power supply at a later time.

Important: During normal operation, each power-supply bay must contain either

a power supply or power-supply blank for proper cooling.

3. Slide the ac power supply into the bay until the retention latch clicks into place.

4. Remove the server cover and install the five cooling fans that came with the power-supply (see “Installing a fan” on page 75).

Important: When power supply 1 is installed, the five fans for power supply 1

occupy the rear row only (fans 3, 4, 8, 9, and 10); when both power supplies are installed, all 10 fans must be installed. See the fan numbers on the microprocessor air baffle, or see the illustration in “Removing a fan” on page 76.

5. Connect the power cord for the new ac power supply to the power-cord connector on the power supply.

Attention: In a dc power environment, only trained service personnel other

than IBM service technicians are authorized to connect or disconnect power to the dc power supply. See the documentation that comes with each dc power supply for installation instructions.

The following illustration shows the ac power-supply connectors on the back of the server.

Power cord connectors

Power supply 1

Power supply 2

6. Route the power cord through the power-supply handle and through any cable clamps on the rear of the server, to prevent the power cord from being accidentally pulled out when you slide the server in and out of the rack.

7. Connect the power cord to a properly grounded electrical outlet.

8. Make sure that the dc power LED and ac power LED on the power supply are lit, indicating that the power supply is operating correctly.

If you have other optional devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 81.

Removing a hot-swap power supply

Attention: The information in this document regarding installing and removing

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Important: If the server has two power supplies and you remove either of them, the

server will not have redundant power; if the server power load then exceeds 835 W, the server might not start or might not function correctly.

To remove a power supply, complete the following steps:

1. If only one power supply is installed, turn off the server and peripheral devices.

2. Disconnect the power cord from the power supply that you are removing.

Attention: In a dc power environment, only trained service personnel other

than IBM service technicians are authorized to connect or disconnect power to the dc power supply. See the documentation that comes with each dc power supply for removal instructions.

3. Grasp the power-supply handle.

4. Press the orange release latch down and hold it down.

5. Pull the power supply part of the way out of the bay.

6. Release the release latch; then, support the power supply and pull it the rest of the way out of the bay.

you have other optional devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to

If “Completing the installation” on page 81.

Installing a fan

For proper cooling, the server requires that five fans be installed for each power supply installed.

The server comes with five replaceable fans. If you install a second power supply, you must install the set of five fans that come with the power-supply.

Important: Only the configurations that are shown in the following table are

supported. The fan numbers are printed on the microprocessor air baffle.

Installed power supplies Required fans

Power supply 1 Fans in locations 3, 4, 8, 9, and 10

Power supplies 1 and 2 All 10 fans

Attention: To ensure proper server operation, if a fan fails, replace it as soon as

possible.

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LED

Hot-swap fan

To install any of the 10 replaceable fans, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 28.

2. If you have not done so already, slide the server out of the rack and remove the cover (see “Removing the cover” on page 31).

Attention: To ensure proper system cooling, do not remove the top cover for

more than 30 minutes during this procedure.

3. Orient the new fan over its position in the fan assembly bracket so that the LED on top of the fan is toward the left side of the server.

4. Push the new fan into the fan assembly bracket until it clicks into place.

5. Repeat until all the new fans are installed.

Removing a fan

If you have other optional devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 81.

The server comes with up to 10 replaceable fans.

Attention: To ensure proper server operation, if a fan fails, replace it as soon as

possible.

To remove any of the 10 replaceable fans, complete the following steps.

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Hot-swap fan

1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 28.

2. Slide the server out of the rack and remove the cover (see “Removing the cover” on page 31). The LED on the failing fan will be lit.

Attention: To ensure proper system cooling, do not remove the top cover for

more than 30 minutes during this procedure.

3. Place your fingers into the two handles on the top of the failing fan.

4. Pull the handles toward each other and lift the fan out of the server.

5. Replace the fan as soon as possible (see “Installing a fan” on page 75).

If you have other optional devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 81.

Removing the fan-bracket assembly

To replace the CD-RW/DVD drive, you must remove the fan-bracket assembly; to route some cables, you might have to remove the fan-bracket assembly.

Note: To remove or install a fan, it is not necessary to remove the fan-bracket

assembly. See “Removing a fan” on page 76 and “Installing a fan” on page 75.

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Fan-bracket

Lever

Fan bracket

release latches

Lever

To remove the fan-bracket assembly, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 28.

2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords and all external cables.

Attention: In a dc power environment, only trained service personnel other

than IBM service technicians are authorized to connect or disconnect power to the dc power supply. See the documentation that comes with each dc power supply.

3. Remove the cover (see “Removing the cover” on page 31).

4. Place your thumbs on the metal tabs of the fan-bracket-assembly levers and pinch the tab and blue release latch together; then, raise the levers, raising the fan-bracket assembly.

5. Grasp the levers and lift the fan-bracket assembly out of the server.

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Installing the fan-bracket assembly

Lever

Fan bracket

Fan-bracket release latches

Lever

To install the fan-bracket assembly, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 28.

2. Make sure that the server and all peripheral devices are turned off and that the power cords and all external cables are disconnected.

Attention: In a dc power environment, only trained service personnel other

than IBM service technicians are authorized to connect or disconnect power to the dc power supply. See the documentation that comes with each dc power supply.

3. Align the guides on the left and right sides of the assembly with the slots in the sides of the chassis.

4. Lower the fan-bracket assembly into the chassis.

5. Push the fan-bracket-assembly levers toward the rear of the server until they stop; pinch the release latches and metal tabs together and push the levers down into place.

6. Press down on the lever metal tabs and on the fans to make sure that the fan-bracket assembly is fully seated.

you have other optional devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to

If “Completing the installation” on page 81.

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Replacing the CD-RW/DVD drive

To remove the CD-RW/DVD drive, complete the following steps.

Release tab

CD/DVD drive

1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 28.

2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords and all external cables.

Attention: In a dc power environment, only trained service personnel other

than IBM service technicians are authorized to connect or disconnect power to the dc power supply. See the documentation that comes with each dc power supply.

3. Remove the cover (see “Removing the cover” on page 31).

4. Press the release tab down to release the drive; then, while pressing the tab, push the drive toward the front of the server.

Alignment pins

Drive retention clip

5. From the front of the server, pull the drive out of the bay.

6. Remove the retention clip from the drive.

install a CD-RW/DVD drive, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 28.

2. Make sure that the server and peripheral devices are turned off, and that the power cords and all external cables are disconnected.

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Attention: In a dc power environment, only trained service personnel other

than IBM service technicians are authorized to connect or disconnect power to the dc power supply. See the documentation that comes with each dc power supply.

3. Remove the cover (see “Removing the cover” on page 31).

4. Follow the instructions that come with the drive to set any jumpers or switches.

Alignment pins

Drive retention clip

5. Attach the drive retention clip to the side of the drive.

6. Slide the drive into the CD/DVD drive bay until the drive clicks into place.

you have other optional devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to

If “Completing the installation.”

Completing the installation

To complete the installation, complete the following steps:

1. If you removed the PCI riser-card assembly, replace the riser-card assembly (see “Installing the riser-card assembly” on page 33).

2. If you removed any air baffles, replace the air baffles (see “Installing the microprocessor air baffle” on page 35 and “Installing the DIMM air baffle” on page 37).

3. If you removed the server cover, place the cover-release latch in the open (up) position. Insert the bottom tabs of the top cover into the matching slots in the server chassis. Press down on the cover-release latch to lock the cover in place.

4. Install the server in a rack. See the Rack Installation Instructions that come with the server for complete rack installation and removal instructions.

Cover-release latch

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5. To attach peripheral devices and connect the power cords, see “Connecting the cables.”

Attention: In a dc power environment, only trained service personnel other

than IBM service technicians are authorized to connect or disconnect power to the dc power supply. See the documentation that comes with each dc power supply.

Installing the cover

Cover-release latch

To install the cover, complete the following steps:

1. Place the cover-release latch in the open (up) position.

2. Insert the bottom tabs of the top cover into the matching slots in the server chassis.

3. Press down on the cover-release latch to lock the cover in place.

4. Slide the server into the rack.

Connecting the cables

The following illustrations show the locations of the input and output connectors on the front and rear of the server.

Front view

USB 5 connector

USB 6 connector

Video connector

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Rear view

Power-cord connector

S-

ystems management

Ethernet connector

SAS connector

Serial connector

Attention: In a dc power environment, only trained service personnel other than

IBM service technicians are authorized to connect or disconnect power to the dc power supply. See the documentation that comes with each dc power supply for instructions and an illustration of the dc power supply.

You must turn off the server before you connect or disconnect cables from the server.

See the documentation that comes with any external devices for additional cabling instructions. It might be easier for you to route cables before you connect the devices to the server.

Cable identifiers are printed on the cables that come with the server and optional devices. Use these identifiers to connect the cables to the correct connectors.

If the server comes with an installed operating system, see the documentation that comes with the operating system for additional cabling instructions.

Updating the server configuration

When you start the server for the first time after you add or remove an internal device, external SAS device, or USB keyboard or mouse, you might receive a message that the configuration has changed. The Configuration/Setup Utility program starts automatically so that you can save the new configuration settings. For more information, see Chapter 3, “Configuring the server,” on page 85.

USB 1 connector

Video connector

USB 2 connector

USB 3 connector

Ethernet 2 connector

Ethernet 1 connector

USB 4 connector

Some optional devices have device drivers that you must install. See the documentation that comes with each optional device for information about installing device drivers.

The server comes with at least one dual-core microprocessor, which enables the server to operate as a symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) server. You might have to upgrade the operating system to support SMP. For more information, see “Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD” on page 93 and the operating-system documentation.

If you have installed or removed a hard disk drive, see “Using the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program” on page 95 and “Using ServeRAID Manager” on page 96 for information about reconfiguring the disk arrays.

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If you have installed a Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine to manage the server remotely, see the Remote Supervisor Adapter User’s Guide, which comes with the adapter, for information about setting up, configuring, and using the adapter.

For information about configuring the integrated Gigabit Ethernet controller, see “Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controllers” on page 110.

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