IBM System x3100 M4 Type 2582 Installation And User Manual

System x3100 M4 Type 2582

Installation and User's Guide

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System x3100 M4 Type 2582

Installation and User's Guide

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Note:

Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in Appendix B, “Notices,” on page 75 and the

IBM Safety Information, and IBM Environmental Notices and User's Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD, and the Warranty Information document that comes with the server.

Third Edition (November 2011)

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

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

Chapter 1. The System x3100 M4 server ...............1

The IBM System x Documentation CD.................3

Hardware and software requirements ................3

Using the Documentation Browser .................3

Related documentation ......................4

Notices and statements in this document ................5

Features and specifications .....................5

What your server offers ......................8

Reliability, availability, and serviceability ................10

IBM Systems Director ......................11

The UpdateXpress System Packs ..................12

Server controls, LEDs, and power ..................12

Front view .........................13

Rear view ..........................14

Server power features .....................15

Chapter 2. Installing optional devices................17

Instructions for IBM Business Partners ................17

Server components .......................18

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

System-board external connectors .................19

System-board switches and jumpers ................20

System-board LEDs ......................21

Installation guidelines ......................22

System reliability guidelines ...................23

Working inside the server with the power on .............23

Handling static-sensitive devices .................23

Removing the side cover .....................25

Removing the bezel .......................25

Removing the microprocessor and heat sink ..............26

Installing a memory module ....................28

Unbuffered DIMMs (UDIMMs) ..................29

Installing drives .........................32

Installing a DVD drive .....................33

Installing a tape drive .....................36

Installing a simple-swap hard disk drive ...............38

Power and signal cables for internal drives .............40

Installing a ServeRAID adapter ...................41

Installing a microprocessor and heat sink ...............44

Thermal grease........................46

Installing the power supply ....................47

Completing the installation.....................48

Installing the bezel ......................49

Installing the side cover.....................49

Connecting the cables .....................51

Updating the server configuration .................51

Connecting external devices ....................51

Chapter 3. Configuring the server .................53

Using the Setup utility ......................54

Starting the Setup utility

....................54

Setup utility menu choices....................54

Passwords .........................57

Using the Boot Manager program ..................58

Starting the backup server firmware .................58

Using the integrated management module II ..............59

Using IPMItool .........................59

Managing tools and utilities with IMM2 and IBM System x Server Firmware 59

Using IBM Advanced Settings Utility (ASU) .............60

Using IBM Flash utilities and update utilities .............60

Resetting the IMM2 with the Setup utility ...............60

LAN over USB .........................61

Potential conflicts with the LAN over USB interface ..........62

Resolving conflicts with the IMM2 LAN over USB interface ........62

Configuring the LAN over USB interface manually ...........62

Installing device drivers .....................62

Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD ............64

ServerGuide features .....................64

Setup and configuration overview .................65

Typical operating-system installation ................65

Installing your operating system without using ServerGuide .......66

Enabling the Intel Gigabit Ethernet Utility program ............66

Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller ...............66

Enabling and configuring Serial over LAN (SOL) ............67

UEFI update and configuration ..................67

Using LSI Configuration Utility program ................68

Starting the LSI Configuration Utility program .............68

Formatting a hard disk drive ...................69

Creating a RAID array of hard disk drives ..............69

Creating a software RAID array of hard disk drives ..........69

Disable a software RAID array of hard disk drives ...........70

IBM Advanced Settings Utility program ................70

Updating IBM Systems Director ...................71

Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance ..........73

Before you call .........................73

Using the documentation .....................73

Getting help and information from the World Wide Web ..........73

Software service and support ...................74

Hardware service and support ...................74

IBM Taiwan product service ....................74

Appendix B. Notices ......................75

Trademarks ..........................75

Important notes.........................76

Particulate contamination .....................77

Documentation format ......................77

Telecommunication regulatory statement ...............78

Electronic emission notices ....................78

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement .........78

Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement ........78

Avis de conformité à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada ........78

Australia and New Zealand Class A statement ............78

European Union EMC Directive conformance statement .........79

Germany Class A statement ...................79

VCCI Class A statement ....................80

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Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA)

statement .........................80

Korean Class A warning statement ................80

Russia Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Class A statement.......81

People's Republic of China Class A electronic emission statement .....81

Taiwan Class A compliance statement ...............81

Index ............................83

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Safety

Before installing this product, read the Safety Information.

Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações de Segurança.

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.

Important:

All caution and danger statements in this documentation begin with a number. This number is used to cross reference an English caution or danger statement with translated versions of the caution or danger statement in the IBM Safety Information book.

For example, if a caution statement begins with a number 1, translations for that caution statement appear in the IBM Safety Information book under statement 1.

Be sure to read all caution and danger statements in this documentation before performing the instructions. Read any additional safety information that comes with the blade server or optional device before you install the device.

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Statement 1:

DANGER

Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is hazardous.

To avoid a shock hazard: v Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation,

maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm.

v Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical

outlet.

v Connect to properly wired outlets any equipment that will be attached to

this product.

v When possible, use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal

cables.

v Never turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire, water, or

structural damage.

v Disconnect the attached power cords, telecommunications systems,

networks, and modems before you open the device covers, unless instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration procedures.

v Connect and disconnect cables as described in the following table when

installing, moving, or opening covers on this product or attached devices.

To Connect: To Disconnect:

1. Turn everything OFF.

2. First, attach all cables to devices.

3. Attach signal cables to connectors.

4. Attach power cords to outlet.

5. Turn device ON.

1. Turn everything OFF.

2. First, remove power cords from outlet.

3. Remove signal cables from connectors.

4. Remove all cables from devices.

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Statement 2:

CAUTION: When replacing the lithium battery, use only IBM Part Number 33F8354 or an equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer. If your system has a module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with the same module type made by the same manufacturer. The battery contains lithium and can explode if not properly used, handled, or disposed of.

Do not:

v Throw or immerse into water v Heat to more than 100°C (212°F) v Repair or disassemble

Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations.

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Statement 3:

CAUTION: When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic devices, or transmitters) are installed, note the following:

v Do not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could

result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable parts inside the device.

v Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than

those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure.

DANGER

Some laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser diode. Note the following.

Laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view directly with optical instruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam.

Class 1 Laser Product Laser Klasse 1 Laser Klass 1 Luokan 1 Laserlaite Appareil A Laser de Classe 1

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Statement 4:

≥ 18 kg (39.7 lb) ≥ 32 kg (70.5 lb) ≥ 55 kg (121.2 lb)

CAUTION: Use safe practices when lifting.

Statement 5:

CAUTION: The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source.

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Statement 8:

CAUTION: Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following label attached.

Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present inside any component that has this label attached. There are no serviceable parts inside these components. If you suspect a problem with one of these parts, contact a service technician.

Statement 11:

CAUTION: The following label indicates sharp edges, corners, or joints nearby.

Statement 12:

CAUTION: The following label indicates a hot surface nearby.

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Statement 13:

DANGER

Overloading a branch circuit is potentially a fire hazard and a shock hazard under certain conditions. To avoid these hazards, ensure that your system electrical requirements do not exceed branch circuit protection requirements. Refer to the information that is provided with your device for electrical specifications.

Statement 15:

CAUTION: Make sure that the rack is secured properly to avoid tipping when the server unit is extended.

Statement 17:

CAUTION: The following label indicates moving parts nearby.

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Statement 26:

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

This server is suitable for use on an IT power-distribution system whose maximum phase-to-phase voltage is 240 V under any distribution fault condition.

Statement 27:

CAUTION: Hazardous moving parts are nearby.

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Chapter 1. The System x3100 M4 server

This Installation and User's Guide contains information and instructions for setting up your IBM System x3100 M4 Type 2582 server, instructions for installing optional devices, and instructions for cabling, and configuring the server. For removing and installing optional devices, diagnostics and troubleshooting information, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD, which comes with the server.

The IBM self-contained server. It is ideally suited for networking environments that require superior microprocessor performance, improved systems management, and flexible memory and data management.

Performance, ease of use, reliability, and expansion capabilities were key considerations in the design of the server. These design features make it possible for you to customize the system hardware to meet your needs today and provide flexible expansion capabilities for the future.

The server comes with a limited warranty. For information about the terms of the warranty and getting service and assistance, see the Warranty Information document that comes with the server.

The server contains IBM Enterprise X-Architecture increase performance, reliability, and availability. For more information, see “What your server offers” on page 8 and “Reliability, availability, and serviceability” on page

10.

System x3100 M4 Type 2582 server is a 4U-high-high, high-performance,

technologies, which help

You can obtain up-to-date information about the server and other IBM server products at http://www.ibm.com/systems/x/. At http://www.ibm.com/support/ mysupport/, you can create a personalized support page by identifying IBM products that are of interest to you. From this personalized page, you can subscribe to weekly e-mail notifications about new technical documents, search for information and downloads, and access various administrative services.

If you participate in the IBM client reference program, you can share information about your use of technology, best practices, and innovative solutions; build a professional network; and gain visibility for your business. For more information about the IBM client reference program, see http://www.ibm.com/ibm/ clientreference/.

If firmware and documentation updates are available, you can download them from the IBM website. The server might have features that are not described in the documentation that comes with the server, and the documentation might be updated occasionally to include information about those features, or technical updates might be available to provide additional information that is not included in the server documentation. To check for updates, complete the following steps.

Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM website. Procedures for locating firmware and documentation might vary slightly from what is described in this document.

1. Racks are measured in vertical increments of 4.45 cm (1.75 inches) each. Each increment is called a "U." A 1u-high device is 1.75 inches tall.

1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/supportportal/ or http://www.ibm.com/support/ fixcentral/.

2. Under Product support, click System x.

3. Under Popular links, click Software and device drivers for firmware updates, or click Publications lookup for documentation updates.

Record information about the server in the following table.

Product name IBM System x3100 M4 server Machine type 2582 Model number _____________________________________________ Serial number _____________________________________________

The model number and serial number are on the lower-right side of the bezel.

Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.

You can download an IBM ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD to help you configure the hardware, install device drivers, and install the operating system.

For a list of supported optional devices for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/ systems/info/x86servers/serverproven/compat/us/.

Important: The server keys cannot be duplicated by a locksmith. If you lose them, order replacement keys from the key manufacturer. The key serial number and the telephone number of the manufacturer are on a tag that is attached to the keys.

If you plan to install the server in a rack, you must purchase a Tower-to-Rack Kit. For a list of supported optional devices for the server, see http://www-03.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/.

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Model number and serial number

The IBM System x Documentation CD

The IBM System x Documentation CD contains documentation for the server in Portable Document Format (PDF) and includes the IBM Documentation Browser to help you find information quickly.

Hardware and software requirements

The IBM System x Documentation CD requires the following minimum hardware and software:

v Microsoft Windows XP, Windows 2000, or Red Hat Linux v 100 MHz microprocessor v 32 MB of RAM v Adobe Acrobat Reader 3.0 (or later) or xpdf, which comes with Linux operating

systems

Using the Documentation Browser

Use the Documentation Browser to browse the contents of the CD, read brief descriptions of the documents, and view documents, using Adobe Acrobat Reader or xpdf. The Documentation Browser automatically detects the regional settings in use in your server and displays the documents in the language for that region (if available). If a document is not available in the language for that region, the English-language version is displayed.

Use one of the following procedures to start the Documentation Browser: v If Autostart is enabled, insert the CD into the CD or DVD drive. The

Documentation Browser starts automatically.

v If Autostart is disabled or is not enabled for all users, use one of the following

procedures: – If you are using a Windows operating system, insert the CD into the CD or

DVD drive and click Start -> Run.IntheOpen field, type

e:\win32.bat

where e is the drive letter of the CD or DVD drive, and click OK.

– If you are using Red Hat Linux, insert the CD into the CD or DVD drive; then,

run the following command from the /mnt/cdrom directory:

sh runlinux.sh

Select the server from the Product menu. The Available Topics list displays all the documents for the server. Some documents might be in folders. A plus sign (+) indicates each folder or document that has additional documents under it. Click the plus sign to display the additional documents.

When you select a document, a description of the document is displayed under Topic Description. To select more than one document, press and hold the Ctrl key while you select the documents. Click View Book to view the selected document or documents in Acrobat Reader or xpdf. If you selected more than one document, all the selected documents are opened in Acrobat Reader or xpdf.

To search all the documents, type a word or word string in the Search field and click Search. The documents in which the word or word string appears are listed in order of the most occurrences. Click a document to view it, and press Crtl+F to use the Acrobat search function, or press Alt+F to use the xpdf search function within the document.

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Click Help for detailed information about using the Documentation Browser.

Notices and statements in this document

The caution and danger statements in this document are also in the multilingual Safety Information document, which is on the IBM System x Documentation CD. Each statement is numbered for reference to the corresponding statement in your language in the Safety Information document.

The following notices and statements are used in this document:

v Note: These notices provide important tips, guidance, or advice. v Important: These notices provide information or advice that might help you avoid

inconvenient or problem situations.

v Attention: These notices indicate potential damage to programs, devices, or

data. An attention notice is placed just before the instruction or situation in which damage might occur.

v Caution: These statements indicate situations that can be potentially hazardous

to you. A caution statement is placed just before the description of a potentially hazardous procedure step or situation.

v Danger: These statements indicate situations that can be potentially lethal or

extremely hazardous to you. A danger statement is placed just before the description of a potentially lethal or extremely hazardous procedure step or situation.

Features and specifications

The following information is a summary of the features and specifications for Machine Type 2582. Depending on the server model, some features might not be available, or some specifications might not apply. See the PDSG on the System x Documentation CD for additional information about the server.

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Table 1. Features and specifications

Microprocessor:

v Supports one Intel quad-core (Xeon

E3-1200 series) or dual-core (Pentium G850, or Core i3 series) processor

v Multi-chip Package processor

architecture

v Designed for LGA 1155 socket v Scalable up to four cores v 32 KB instruction L1 cache, 32 KB data

L1 cache, 256 KB instruction/data L2 cache, and up to 8 MB L3 cache that is shared among the cores

v Support for Intel Extended Memory 64

Technology (EM64T)

Note:

v Use the Setup utility to determine the

type and speed of the microprocessor.

v For a list of supported microprocessors,

see http://www.ibm.com/systems/info/ x86servers/serverproven/compat/us/.

Memory:

v Connectors: four dual inline memory

module (DIMM) connectors, two-way interleaved

v Minimum: 1 GB v Maximum: 32 GB v Types: PC3-10600 (single-rank or

dual-rank), 1066 and 1333 MHz, ECC, DDR3 unbuffered SDRAM DIMMs only

v Sizes: 1GB (single-rank) 2GB

(single-rank) 4GB (dual-rank) 8GB (dual-rank)

Drives (depending on the model):

v Hard disk drives: up to four 3.5-inch

simple-swap SATA Note: 3TB hard disk drives are not supported in OS 4690.

v One of the following SATA attached

optical drives: – DVD-ROM

Drive bays:

v Two 5.25-inch half-high bays (one

optical drive installed).

v Four 3.5-inch hard disk drive bays

Fan:

v One system fan

Power supply: One fixed 350-watt or 300-watt power supply

Size:

v Height: 360 mm (14.17 in.) v Depth: 480 mm (18.89 in.) v Width: 180 mm (7.08 in.) v Weight:10kg(22lb)to13kg(28.66lb)

depending upon configuration

Integrated functions:

v integrated management module II

(IMM2), which consolidates multiple management functions in a single chip

v Intel 82574L Gb Ethernet controller with

TCP/IP Offload Engine (TOE) and Wake on LAN support

v Integrated SATA controller v Seven Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0

ports (two front, four rear of the chassis, and one internal for an optional tape drive)

v Six SATA ports (four for simple-swap

hard disk drives and two for the DVD drive and the optional tape drive)

v One serial port v Two Ethernet port v One VGA port

RAID (depending on model):

v ServeRAID-BR10il v2 SAS/SATA

adapter that provides RAID levels 0, 1, and 10.

v ServeRAID-C100 (software RAID) that

provides RAID levels 0, 1, and 10.

Environment:

v Air temperature:

– Server on: 10°C to 35°C (50°F to

95°F) Altitude: 0 to 914.4 m (3000 ft)

– Server on: 10°C to 32°C (50°F to

89.6°F) Altitude: 914.4 m (3000 ft) to 2133.6 m (7000 ft)

– Server off: 10°C to 43°C (50°F to

109.4°F) Maximum altitude: 2133.6 m (7000.0 ft)

– Shipping: -40°C to 60°C (-40°F to

140°F)

v Humidity (operating and storage): 8%

to 80%

v Particulate contamination:

Attention: Airborne particulates and reactive gases acting alone or in combination with other environmental factors such as humidity or temperature might pose a risk to the server. For information about the limits for particulates and gases, see “Particulate contamination” on page 77.

Heat output:

Approximate heat output: v Minimum configuration: 140 Btu per

hour (41 watts)

v Maximum configuration: 1160 Btu per

hour (486 watts)

Electrical input:

v Sine-wave input (50 or 60 Hz) required v Input voltage and frequency ranges

automatically selected

v Input voltage low range:

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

v Input voltage high range:

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

v Input kilovolt-amperes (kVA)

approximately: – Minimum: 0.041 kVA (all models) – Maximum: 0.486 kVA

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Table 1. Features and specifications (continued)

Expansion slots:

v One PCI Express x16 slot v One PCI Express x8 slot v One PCI Express x4 slot v One PCI Express x1 slot

Acoustical noise emissions:

Sound power: 4.8 bel

Notes:

1. Power consumption and heat output vary depending on the number and type of optional features installed and the power-management optional features in use.

2. These 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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What your server offers

The server uses the following features and technologies:

v integrated management module II

The integrated management module II (IMM2) is the second generation of the IMM. The IMM2 is the common management controller for IBM System x hardware. The IMM2 consolidates multiple management functions in a single chip on the server system board.

Some of the features that are unique to the IMM2 are enhanced performance, expanded compatibility with blade servers, higher-resolution remote video, expanded security options, and Feature on Demand enablement for hardware and firmware options.

For additional information, see “Using the integrated management module II” on page 59.

v UEFI-compliant server firmware

The IBM System x Server Firmware offers several features, including Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) version 2.1 compliance, enhanced reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS) capabilities, and basic input/output system (BIOS) compatibility support. UEFI replaces the legacy BIOS. UEFI defines a standard interface between the operating system, platform firmware and external devices, and offers capabilities that far exceeds that of the legacy BIOS.

The server design combines the UEFI capabilities and features with legacy BIOS compatibility. The server is capable of booting UEFI-compliant operating systems, BIOS-based operating systems, and BIOS-based adapters as well as UEFI-compliant adapters.

Note: The server does not support DOS (Disk Operating System).

v Dynamic System Analysis (DSA)

Dynamic System Analysis (DSA) collects and analyzes system information to aid in diagnosing server problems. DSA collects the following information about the server: – Drive health information – Event logs for ServeRAID controllers and service processors – Hardware inventory, including PCI and USB information – Installed applications and hot fixes – Kernel modules – Light path diagnostics statusetwork interfaces and settings – Performance data and details about processes that are running – RAID and controller configuration – integrated management module II (IMM2) status and configuration – System configuration – Vital product data and firmware information

DSA creates a DSA log, which is a chronologically ordered merge of the system-event log (as the IPMI event log), the integrated management module II (IMM2) event log (as the ASM event log), and the operating-system event logs. You can send the DSA log as a file to a support representative or view the information as a text file or HTML file. For more information, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide.

v High-performance graphics controller

The server comes with an onboard high-performance graphics controller that supports high resolutions and includes many performance-enhancing features for the operating-system environment.

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v IBM Systems Director CD

IBM Systems Director is a workgroup-hardware-management tool that you can use to centrally manage System x and xSeries servers. For more information, see the IBM Systems Director documentation on the IBM Systems Director CD and “IBM Systems Director” on page 11.

v IBM Enterprise 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.

v IBM ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD

The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, which you can download from the web, provides programs to help you set up the server and install a Windows operating system. The ServerGuide program detects installed optional hardware devices and provides the correct configuration programs and device drivers. For more information about the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, see “Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD” on page 64.

v Integrated network support

The server comes with an integrated dual-port Intel 82574L Gigabit Ethernet controller, which supports connection to a 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1000 Mbps network. For more information, see “Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller” on page 66.

v PCI adapter capabilities

The server has two PCI interface slots on the riser card (one supports low-profile cards, and one supports full-height, three-quarter length cards). Both slots can support PCI Express or PCI-X adapters. See “Installing a ServeRAID adapter” on page 41 for detailed information.

v Large system-memory capacity

The server supports up to 32 GB of system memory when unbuffered DIMMs are installed. The memory controller supports error correcting code (ECC) and non-error correcting code for up to 4 industry-standard PC3-10600R-999 (single-rank or dual-rank), 1066 and 1333 MHz, DDR3 (third-generation double-data-rate) unbuffered synchronous dynamic random access memory (SDRAM) dual inline memory modules (DIMMs).

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 ServeRAID support

The ServeRAID adapter provides hardware redundant array of independent disks (RAID) support to create configurations. The LSI Configuration Utility program provides RAID levels 0, 1, and 10. The optional ServerRAID-BR10il adapter provides RAID levels 0 and 1. See “Installing a ServeRAID adapter” on page 41 and “Using LSI Configuration Utility program” on page 68 for more information about the adapters that are supported and creating RAID arrays.

v Dual-core or quad-core processing

The server supports one Intel Xeon dual-core or quad-core microprocessor.

v Systems-management capabilities

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The server comes with an integrated management module II (IMM2). When the IMM2 is used with the systems-management software that comes with the server, you can manage the functions of the server locally and remotely. The IMM2 also provides system monitoring, event recording, and network alert capability.

v TCP/IP offload engine (TOE) support

The Ethernet controller in the server support TOE, which is a technology that offloads the TCP/IP flow from the microprocessor 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. The Windows operating system requires that the Windows Scalable Network Pack (SNP) be installed for TOE support.

Note: As of the date of this document, the Linux operating system does not support TOE.

Reliability, availability, and serviceability

Three important server 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 might have the following RAS features (the features vary depending on your model):

v 1-year parts and 1-year labor limited warranty v Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) v Advanced Desktop Management Interface (DMI) features v Automatic BIOS recovery to a backup image v Automatic error retry or recovery v Automatic memory downsizing on error detection v Automatic restart on nonmaskable interrupt (NMI) v Automatic Server Restart (ASR) logic supporting a system restart when the

operating system becomes unresponsive

v Automatic server restart after a power failure, based on the UEFI setting v Availability of microcode level v Boot-block recovery v Built-in, menu-driven setup, system configuration, and redundant array of

independent disks (RAID) configuration

v Built-in monitoring for fan, power, temperature, and voltage v Cooling fans with speed-sensing capability v Customer support center that is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week v Diagnostic support of ServeRAID adapters v Error codes and messages v Error correcting code (ECC) double-data-rate 3 (DDR3) synchronous dynamic

random-access memory (SDRAM) with serial presence detect (SPD)

v Error logging of POST failures v Simple-swap Serial ATA (SATA) hard disk drives

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v Integrated Ethernet controller v Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) v Key-lock support for physical security v Memory change messages posted to the error log v integrated management module II (IMM2) v Power management v Power-on self-test (POST) v Read-only memory (ROM) checksums v Redundant Ethernet capabilities (requires an optional Ethernet adapter) with

failover support

v ROM-based diagnostic programs v Simple-swap Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) hard disk drives v Standby voltage for system-management features and monitoring v System auto-configuring from the configuration menu v System-error LED on the front bezel and diagnostic LEDs on the system board v System-error logging (POST and IMM2) v Upgradeable integrated management module II (IMM2) firmware v Upgradeable microcode for POST, server firmware, and read-only memory

(ROM) resident code, locally or over a LAN

v Vital product data (VPD); includes serial-number information and replacement

part numbers, stored in nonvolatile memory, for easier remote maintenance

v Wake on LAN capability

IBM Systems Director

IBM Systems Director is a platform-management foundation that streamlines the way you manage physical and virtual systems supports multiple operating systems and virtualization technologies in IBM and non-IBM x86 platforms.

Through a single user interface, IBM Systems Director provides consistent views for viewing managed systems, determining how these systems relate to one other, and identifying their statuses, helping to correlate technical resources with business needs. A set of common tasks that are included with IBM Systems Director provides many of the core capabilities that are required for basic management, which means instant out-of-the-box business value. The following common tasks are included:

v Discovery v Inventory v Configuration v System health v Monitoring v Updates v Event notification v Automation for managed systems

The IBM Systems Director web and command-line interfaces provide a consistent interface that is focused on driving these common tasks and capabilities:

v Discovering, navigating, and visualizing systems on the network with the detailed

inventory and relationships to the other network resources

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v Notifying users of problems that occur on systems and the ability to isolate the

sources of the problems

v Notifying users when systems need updates and distributing and installing

updates on a schedule

v Analyzing real-time data for systems and setting critical thresholds that notify the

administrator of emerging problems

v Configuring settings of a single system and creating a configuration plan that can

apply those settings to multiple systems

v Updating installed plug-ins to add new features and functions to the base

capabilities

v Managing the life cycles of virtual resources

For more information about IBM Systems Director, see the documentation on the IBM Systems Director CD that comes with the server and the IBM xSeries Systems Management web page at http://www.ibm.com/systems/software/director/, which presents an overview of IBM Systems Management and IBM Systems Director.

The UpdateXpress System Packs

The UpdateXpress System Packs provide and effective and simple way to update device drivers, server firmware, and firmware of supported options contained within the server, for System x and IBM BladeCenter System Pack contains all the online driver and firmware updates for a specific machine type and operating system combination. The UpdateXpress System Packs are released quarterly. Use the UpdateXpress System Pack Installer to install the current UpdateXpress System Pack for your server. You can download the installer and the latest UpdateXpress System Pack for your server from the web at no additional cost. To download the installer or the latest UpdateXpress System Pack, go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/supportsite.wss/ docdisplay?lndocid=SERV-XPRESS&brandind=5000008 or complete the following steps.

servers. Each UpdateXpress

Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM website. The actual procedure might vary slightly from what is described in this document.

1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/supportportal/ or http://www.ibm.com/support/ fixcentral/.

2. Under Product support, click System x.

3. Under Popular links, click Software and device drivers.

4. Under Related downloads, click UpdateXpress.

Server controls, LEDs, and power

This section describes the controls, light-emitting diodes (LEDs), and connectors on the front and rear of the server, and how to turn the server on and off. For the location of the LEDs on the system board, see “System-board LEDs” on page 21.

Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your model.

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