IBM System x3250 M3 Type 4251, System x3250 M3 Type 4252, System x3250 M3 Type 4261 Installation And User Manual

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Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in Appendix B, “Notices,” on page 77
and the IBM Safety Information, IBM Environmental Notices and User's Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD, and the
Warranty Information document that comes with the server.

Fourth Edition (October 2010)

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with IBM Corp.

Contents

Safety ............................v

Chapter 1. The System x3250 M3 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 .....................6

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

Reliability, availability, and serviceability ................11

IBM Systems Director ......................12

The UpdateXpress System Packs ..................13

Server controls, LEDs, and power ..................13

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

Rear view ..........................15

Server power features .....................16

Chapter 2. Installing optional devices................19

Server components .......................19

System-board internal connectors .................20

System-board external connectors .................21

System-board switches and jumpers ................22

System-board LEDs ......................24

System-board optional-device connectors ..............25

Installation guidelines ......................26

System reliability guidelines ...................27

Working inside the server with the power on .............27

Handling static-sensitive devices .................28

Removing the cover .......................28

Installing a memory module ....................29

Unbuffered DIMMs (UDIMMs) ..................30

Registered DIMMs (RDIMMs) ..................32

Installing drives .........................34

Installing a simple-swap Serial ATA hard disk drive...........35

Installing a hot-swap hard disk drive ................36

IDs for hot-swap hard disk drives .................38

Installing an optional DVD drive..................38

Replacing a PCI riser-card assembly .................40

Installing an adapter .......................41

Replacing an IBM ServeRAID-BR10il SAS/SATA Controller v2 .......44

Installing an optional IBM ServeRAID-MR10i SAS/SATA Controller ......46

Installing the optional IBM ServeRAID-MR10is VAULT SAS/SATA controller 49

Installing the virtual media key ...................52

Installing a USB embedded hypervisor flash device ...........53

Completing the installation.....................53

Replacing the DIMM air baffle ..................53

Replacing the cover ......................54

Connecting the cables .....................55

Updating the server configuration .................55

Chapter 3. Configuring the server .................57

Using the Setup utility ......................58

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Starting the Setup utility ....................58

Setup utility menu choices....................58

Passwords .........................62

Using the Boot Manager program ..................63

Starting the backup server firmware .................64

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

ServerGuide features .....................65

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

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

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

Using the integrated management module ...............66

Using the embedded hypervisor ..................67

Using the remote presence capability and blue-screen capture .......68

Enabling the remote presence feature ...............69

Obtaining the IP address for the IMM................69

Logging on to the Web interface .................69

Enabling the Intel Gigabit Ethernet Utility program ............70

Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller ...............70

Enabling and configuring Serial over LAN (SOL) ............70

UEFI update and configuration ..................70

Using the LSI Configuration Utility program ..............71

Starting the LSI Configuration Utility program .............72

Formatting a hard disk drive ...................73

Creating a RAID array of hard disk drives ..............73

IBM Advanced Settings Utility program ................73

Updating IBM Systems Director...................74

Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance ..........75

Before you call .........................75

Using the documentation .....................75

Getting help and information from the World Wide Web ..........75

Software service and support ...................76

Hardware service and support ...................76

IBM Taiwan product service ....................76

Appendix B. Notices ......................77

Trademarks ..........................77

Important notes.........................78

Particulate contamination .....................79

Documentation format ......................79

Electronic emission notices ....................80

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement .........80

Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement ........80

Avis de conformité à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada ........80

Australia and New Zealand Class A statement ............80

United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirement.........80

European Union EMC Directive conformance statement .........81

Taiwanese Class A warning statement ...............81

Chinese Class A warning statement ................81

Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement . . . 82
Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA)

statement .........................82

Korean Class A warning statement ................82

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.

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 documentation 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.

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Attention: Use No. 26 AWG or larger UL-listed or CSA certified
telecommunication line cord.

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 6:

CAUTION:
Do not place any objects on top of a rack-mounted device unless that
rack-mounted device is intended for use as a shelf.

Statement 8:

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

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

Statement 12:

CAUTION:
The following label indicates a hot surface nearby.

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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 x3250 M3 server

This Installation and User's Guide contains information and instructions for setting
up your IBM System x3250 M3 Type 4251, 4252, or 4261 server, instructions for
installing some 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
model server for high-volume network transaction processing. This
high-performance, dual-core or quad-core server is ideally suited for networking
environments that require superior microprocessor performance, input/output (I/O)
flexibility, and high manageability.

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 printed Warranty Information
document that comes with your server.

The server contains IBM X-Architecture
performance and reliability. For more information, see “What your server offers” on
page 8 and “Reliability, availability, and serviceability” on page 11.

System x3250 M3 Type 4251, 4252, or 4261 server is a 1U-high1rack

®

technologies, which help increase

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

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

The server supports two 3.5-inch simple-swap SATA hard disk drives, two 3.5-inch
hot-swap SATA or SAS hard disk drives, or four 2.5-inch hot-swap SAS hard disk
drives (depending on your model).

Note:

v Simple-swap SATA hard disk drives support AHCI mode.
v Simple-swap models only support ServeRAID-BR10il adapter.

Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.
The following illustration shows the 2.5-inch hot-swap SAS server model.

1. Racks are marked in vertical increments of 1.75 inches each. Each increment is referred to as a unit, or a “U”. A 1U-high device is
approximately 1.75 inches tall.

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Power-control button

Reset button

Power-on LED

Hard disk drive activity LED

Locator LED

System-error LED

USB 1 connector

USB 2 connector

Hard disk drive activity
LED (green)

Hard disk drive status
LED (amber)

The following illustration shows the 3.5-inch hot-swap SAS/SATA server model.

Hard disk drive activity LED

Locator LED

Power-control button

Reset button

Power-on LED

System-error LED

USB 1 connector

USB 2 connector

Hard disk drive activity
LED (green)

Hard disk drive status
LED (amber)

The following illustration shows the 3.5-inch simple-swap SATA server model.

Hard disk drive activity LED

Locator LED

Power-control button

Reset button

Power-on LED

System-error LED

USB 1 connector

USB 2 connector

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

Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. Procedures for locating

firmware and documentation might vary slightly from what is described in this
document.

1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/.

2. Under Product support, click System x.

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

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Record information about the server in the following table.

Product name IBM System x3250 M3 server
Machine type 4251, 4252, or 4261 (circle the machine type that applies)
Model number _____________________________________________
Serial number _____________________________________________

The model number and serial number are on the ID label on the front of the server.

ID label

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/
servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/.

See the Rack Installation Instructions document on the IBM System x
Documentation CD for complete rack installation and removal instructions.

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.

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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.

Click Help for detailed information about using the Documentation Browser.

Related documentation

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

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.

v Warranty Information

This printed document contains information about the terms of the warranty.

v Rack Installation Instructions

This printed document contains instructions for installing the server in a rack and
comes with the rack kit.

v IBM Environmental Notices and User Guide

This document is in PDF format on the IBM System x Documentation CD. It
contains translated environmental notices.

v Safety Information

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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.

Depending on the server model, additional documentation might be included on the
IBM System x Documentation CD.

The System x and BladeCenter 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 BladeCenter 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
you received 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 updates, complete
the following steps.

Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. The actual procedure

might vary slightly from what is described in this document.

1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/.

2. Under Product support, click System x.

3. Under Popular links, click Publications lookup.

4. From the Product family menu, select System x3250 M3 and click Go.

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.

Chapter 1. The System x3250 M3 server 5

Features and specifications

The following information is a summary of the features and specifications of the
server. Depending on the model, some features might not be available, or some
specifications might not apply.

Table 1. Features and specifications

Microprocessor:

v Supports one Intel quad-core (Xeon

3400 series) or dual-core (Celeron
G1101, Pentium G6950, or Core i3
series) processor the IbexPeak 3420
chip set and Multi-chip Package (MCP)
processor architecture

v Designed for LGA 1156 socket
v Scalable up to four cores
v 32 KB instruction cache, 32 KB data

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/servers/eserver/
serverproven/compat/us/.

SATA optical drives:

v UltraSlim DVD-ROM combo (optional)
v Multi-burner (optional)

Hard disk drive expansion bays
(depending on the model):

One of the following configurations:
v Four 2.5-inch hot-swap SAS hard disk

drive bays

v Two 3.5-inch hot-swap SAS or hot-swap

SATA hard disk drive bays

v Two 3.5-inch simple-swap SAS or

simple-swap SATA hard disk drive bays

Note:

– Simple-swap SATA hard disk drives

– Simple-swap models only support

PCI expansion slots:

support AHCI mode.

ServeRAID-BR10il adapter.

Integrated functions:

v Integrated management module (IMM),

which provides service processor control
and monitoring functions, video
controller, and (when the optional virtual
media key is installed) remote keyboard,
video, mouse, and remote hard disk
drive capabilities

v Intel 82574L Gb Ethernet controller with

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

v Seven Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0

ports (two front, four rear, and one
internal for the optional USB Hypervisor
key)

v Two Ethernet ports
v Four-port integrated SATA controller
v Integrated Trusted Platform Module

(TPM) support

v One serial port
v One VGA port

Memory:

v Minimum: 1 GB
v Maximum: 32 GB

– 16 GB using unbuffered DIMMs

(UDIMMs)

– 32 GB using registered DIMMs

(RDIMMs)

v Types: PC3-8500 or PC3-10600R-999

(single-rank or double-rank), 1066, and
1333 MHz, ECC, DDR3 registered or
unbuffered SDRAM DIMMs only

v Connectors: Six dual inline memory

module (DIMM) connectors, two-way
interleaved

v Supports (depending on the model):

– 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB unbuffered

DIMMS

– 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB, and 8 GB

registered DIMMs

Supports two PCI riser slots on the riser
card that connects to slots 1 and 2 on the
system board:

v Slot 1 supports low-profile cards (PCI

Express Gen2 x8

v Slot 2 supports 3/4-length, full-height

cards (PCI Express Gen2 x8 or PCI-X

1.0a 64-bit/133 MHz)

Power supply:

One 351-watt power supply or one
351-watt high efficiency power supply with
Active Energy Manager (AEM) depending
on your model.

Fans: The server comes standard with five
speed-controlled fans.

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Table 1. Features and specifications (continued)

RAID controllers:

v A ServeRAID-BR10il v2 SAS/SATA

adapter that provides RAID levels 0, 1,
and 1E (comes standard on some
hot-swap SAS and hot-swap SATA
models).

v An optional ServeRAID-MR10i

SAS/SATA adapter that provides RAID
levels 0, 1, 5, 6, and 10 can be ordered.

v An optional ServeRAID-MR10is VAULT

SAS/SATA adapter with an encryption
1078 DE chip set that provides RAID
levels 0, 1, 5, 6, and 10 can be ordered.

Acoustical noise emissions:

v Sound power, idling: 6.5 bels maximum
v Sound power, operating: 6.5 bels

maximum

Environment:

v Air temperature:

– Server on: 10°C to 35°C (50.0°F to

95.0°F); altitude: 0 to 914.4 m (3000
ft)

– Server on: 10°C to 32°C (50.0°F to

89.6°F); altitude: 914.4 m (3000 ft) to

2133.6 m (7000.0 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

(-104°F to 140°F)

v Humidity:

– Server on: 8% to 80%
– Server off: 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 79.

Video controller (integrated into IMM):

v Matrox G200
v SVGA compatible video controller
v Avocent Digital Video Compression
v Video memory is not expandable

Note: The maximum video resolution is
1280 x 1024

Size:

v Height: 43 mm (1.69 inches, 1 U)
v Depth: 559 mm (22 inches)
v Width: 440 mm (17.32 inches)
v Maximum weight: 12.7 kg (28 lb)

Heat output:

Approximate heat output:
v Minimum configuration: 171 BTU per

hour (50 watts)

v Maximum configuration: 1024 BTU per

hour (300 watts)

Electrical input:

v Sine-wave input (50 / 60 Hz) required
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: 0.102 kVA
– Maximum: 0.55 kVA

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. 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 noise emission level
stated in the declared (upper limit)
sound-power level, in bels, for a
random sample of system.

3. There is no keyboard connector or
mouse connector on the server. You
can connect a USB keyboard and USB
mouse to the server by using the USB
connectors.

Chapter 1. The System x3250 M3 server

7

What your server offers

The server uses the following features and technologies:

v Integrated management module

The Integrated management module (IMM) combines service processor
functions, video controller, and (when an optional virtual media key is installed)
remote presence function in a single chip. The IMM provides advanced
service-processor control, monitoring, and alerting function. If an environmental
condition exceeds a threshold or if a system component fails, the IMM lights
LEDs to help you diagnose the problem, records the error in the event log, and
alerts you to the problem. Optionally, the IMM also provides a virtual presence
capability for remote server management capabilities. The IMM provides remote
server management through the following industry-standard interfaces:

– Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) version 2.0
– Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) version 3
– Common Information Model (CIM)
– Web browser
For additional information, see “Using the integrated management module” on

page 66.

v UEFI-compliant server firmware

The IBM System x Server Firmware offers several features, including Unified
Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) version 2.1 compliance, Active Energy
Manager (AEM) technology, 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.

v IBM Dynamic System Analysis Preboot diagnostics programs

The Dynamic System Analysis (DSA) Preboot diagnostics programs are stored
on the integrated USB memory. It collects and analyzes system information to aid
in diagnosing server problems. The diagnostic programs collect the following
information about the server:

– System configuration
– Network interfaces and settings
– Installed hardware
– Service processor status and configuration
– Vital product data, firmware, and UEFI (formerly BIOS) configuration
– Hard disk drive health
– RAID controller configuration
– Event logs for ServeRAID controllers and service processors
The diagnostic programs create a merged log that includes events from all

collected logs. The information is collected into a file that you can send to IBM
service and support. Additionally, you can view the information locally through a
generated text report file. You can also copy the log to a removable media and
view the log from a Web browser.

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For additional information about DSA Preboot diagnostics, see the Problem
Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD

v Dual-core or quad-core processing

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

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 12.

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.

– VMware ESXi embedded hypervisor

The VMware ESXi embedded hypervisor is available on some server models.
Hypervisor is virtualization software that enables multiple operating systems to
run on a host system at the same time. The VMware ESXi embedded
hypervisor software is provided on USB flash device that is installed in the
USB connector on the system board. See “Using the embedded hypervisor”
on page 67 for additional information.

– Remote presence capability and blue-screen capture

The remote presence and blue-screen capture features are integrated
functions of the integrated management module (IMM) and are available with
the purchase of the optional IBM Virtual Media Key. A virtual media key is
required to enable the remote presence and blue-screen capture features.
The remote presence feature provides the following functions:

- Remotely viewing video with graphics resolutions up to 1280 x 1024,
regardless of the system state

- Remotely accessing the server, using the keyboard and mouse from a
remote client

- Mapping the DVD drive, diskette drive, and USB flash drive on a remote
client, and mapping ISO and diskette image files as virtual drives that are
available for use by the server

- Uploading a diskette image to the IMM memory and mapping it to the
server as a virtual drive

The blue-screen capture feature captures the video display contents before
the IMM restarts the server when the IMM detects an operating-system hang
condition. A system administrator can use the blue-screen capture to assist in
determining the cause of the hang condition.

See “Using the remote presence capability and blue-screen capture” on page
68 for additional information.

– Large system-memory capacity

The memory bus supports up to 32 GB of memory when registered DIMMs
are installed. The server supports up to 16 GB if unbuffered DIMMs are
installed. The memory controller supports error correcting code (ECC) for up
to six industry-standard PC3-8500 or PC3-10600R-999, 1066 and 1333 MHz,
DDR3 (third-generation double-data-rate), registered or unbuffered,
synchronous dynamic random access memory (SDRAM) dual inline memory
modules (DIMMs).

v IBM ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD

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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 Intel 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 70.

v Integrated Trusted Platform Module (TPM)

This integrated security chip performs cryptographic functions and stores private
and public secure keys. It provides the hardware support for the Trusted
Computing Group (TCG) specification. You can download the software to support
the TCG specification, when the software is available. See http://www.ibm.com/
servers/eserver/xseries/scalable_family.html for details about the TPM
implementation. You can enable TPM support through the Setup utility under the
System Security menu choice.

v Active Energy Manager (AEM)

The IBM Active Energy Manager solution is an IBM Systems Director plug-in 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 view them, using IBM Systems
Director. For more information, including the required levels of IBM Systems
Director and Active Energy Manager, see the IBM Systems Director
documentation on the IBM Systems Director CD, or see http://www.ibm.com/
systems/management/director/resources/.

v Large data-storage capacity and hot-swap capability

The server supports a maximum of four 2.5-inch hot-swap Serial Attached SCSI
(SAS) hard disk drives, two 3.5-inch simple-swap Serial ATA (SATA) hard disk
drives, or two 3.5-inch hot-swap SAS or SATA hard disk drives, depending on the
server model.

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

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 an adapter” on page 41
for detailed information.

v ServeRAID support

The ServeRAID adapter provides hardware redundant array of independent disks
(RAID) support to create configurations. The standard RAID adapter provides
RAID levels 0, 1, and 1E. An optional RAID adapter is available for purchase that
provides RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, and 10.

v Systems-management capabilities

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

v TCP/IP offload engine (TOE) support

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The Ethernet controllers 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.

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

support TOE.

Reliability, availability, and serviceability

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 correct problems.

Your server has the following RAS features:
v 1-year parts and 1-year labor limited warranty for machine type 4251, 3-year

parts and 3-year labor limited warranty for machine type 4252, and 4-year parts
and 4-year labor limited warranty for machine type 4261.

v Automatic error retry and recovery
v Automatic restart on nonmaskable interrupt (NMI)
v Automatic restart after a power failure
v Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)
v Advanced Desktop Management Interface (DMI) features
v Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) 2.0 support that provides secure

remote power on/power off and seven standard alerts for components such as
fans, voltage, and thermals

v Auto-restart initial program load (IPL)
v Boot-block recovery
v Built-in, menu-driven configuration and setup programs
v Backup basic input/output system switching under the control of the integrated

management module (IMM)

v Built-in monitoring for fan, power, temperature, voltage, and power supply
v Diagnostic support for ServeRAID and Ethernet adapters
v ECC memory
v Error codes and messages
v Hot-swap hard disk drives
v Integrated management module (IMM)
v Menu-driven setup, system configuration, and redundant array of independent

disks (RAID) configuration programs

v Parity checking on the small computer system interface (SCSI) bus and PCI

buses

v Power management: Compliance with Advanced Configuration and Power

Interface (ACPI)

v Power-on self-test (POST)
v Predictive Failure Analysis (PFA) alerts on memory, SAS/SATA hard disk drives,

fans, and power supplies

v Remote system problem-determination support
v Read-only memory (ROM) checksums
v ROM-based diagnostics
v SDRAM with serial presence detect (SPD)
v Serial Presence Detection (SPD) on memory, VPD, power supply, and hard disk

drives backplane

v Single-DIMM isolation of excessive correctable error or multi-bit error by the

Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI)

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v Standby voltage for system-management features and monitoring
v Startup (boot) from LAN through remote initial program load (RIPL) or dynamic

host configuration protocol/boot protocol (DHCP/BOOTP)

v System auto-configuring from the configuration menu
v System-error logging (POST and IMM)
v Systems-management monitoring through the Inter-Integrated Circuit (IC)

protocol bus

v Upgradeable POST, Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI), diagnostics,

IMM firmware, and read-only memory (ROM) resident code, locally or over the
LAN

v Vital product data (VPD) on microprocessor, system board, power supply, and

SAS/SATA (hot-swap hard disk drive) backplane

v Wake on LAN capability

IBM Systems Director

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

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

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

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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/management/, which
presents an overview of IBM Systems Management and IBM Systems Director.

The UpdateXpress System Packs

The UpdateXpress System Packs provide an 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.

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 Software and device drivers.

4. Under Related downloads, click UpdateXpress.

®

servers. Each UpdateXpress

Server controls, LEDs, and power

This section describes the controls and light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and how to turn
the server on and off. For the locations of other LEDs on the system board, see
“System-board LEDs” on page 24.

Front view

The following illustrations show the controls, LEDs, and connectors on the front of
the hot-swap 3.5-inch hard disk drive model.

Reset button

Power-control button

Power-on LED

The following illustration shows the controls, LEDs, and connectors on the front of
the simple-swap 3.5-inch hard disk drive model.

Hard disk drive activity LED

Locator LED

System-error LED

USB 1 connector

USB 2 connector

Hard disk drive activity
LED (green)

Hard disk drive status
LED (amber)

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Hard disk drive activity LED

Locator LED

Power-control button

Reset button

Power-on LED

System-error LED

USB 1 connector

USB 2 connector

The following illustration shows the controls, LEDs, and connectors on the front of
the hot-swap 2.5-inch hard disk drive model.

Hard disk drive activity LED

Locator LED

Power-control button

Reset button

Power-on LED

System-error LED

USB 1 connector

USB 2 connector

Hard disk drive activity
LED (green)

Hard disk drive status
LED (amber)

v Power-on LED: The states of the power-on LED are as follows:

Off: AC power is not present, or the power supply or the LED itself has failed.
Flashing rapidly (4 times per second): The server is turned off and is not

ready to be turned on. The power-control button is disabled. This will last
approximately 1 to 3 minutes.

Flashing slowly (once per second): The server is turned off and is ready to
be turned on. You can press the power-control button to turn on the server.

Lit: The server is turned on.
Fading on and off: The server is in a reduced-power state. To wake the

server, press the power-control button or use the IMM Web interface. See
“Logging on to the Web interface” on page 69 for information on logging on to
the IMM Web interface.

v Power-control button: Press this button to turn the server on and off manually

or to wake the server from a reduced-power state.

v Reset button: Press this button to reset the server and run the power-on

self-test (POST). You might have to use a pen or the end of a straightened paper
clip to press the button.

v Hard disk drive activity LEDs: When this LED is flashing, it indicates that the

associated hard disk drive is in use.

v Locator LED: Use this blue LED to visually locate the server among other

servers. This LED is also used as a presence detection button. You can use IBM
Systems Director to light this LED remotely. This LED is controlled by the IMM.

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

has occurred.

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

other device to any of these connectors.

v Optional DVD eject button: Press this button to release a DVD or CD from the

optional DVD drive.

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Rear view

v Optional DVD drive activity LED: When this LED is lit, it indicates that the

optional DVD drive is in use.

v Hot-swap hard disk drive activity LEDs (some models): This LED is used on

SAS or SATA hard disk drives. Each hot-swap hard disk drive has an activity
LED, and when this LED is flashing, it indicates that the drive is in use.

v Hot-swap hard disk drive status LEDs (some models): This LED is used on

SAS or SATA hard disk drives. When this LED is lit, it indicates that the drive has
failed. If an optional IBM ServeRAID controller is installed in the server, when this
LED is flashing slowly (one flash per second), it indicates that the drive is being
rebuilt. When the LED is flashing rapidly (three flashes per second), it indicates
that the controller is identifying the drive.

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

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

AC Power LED
(green)

DC Power LED
(green)

Power-cord
connector

Power supply
error LED
(amber)

Ethernet 1
activity LED

Serial
connector

Video
connector

Ethernet 1
link LED

USB 1-2 connector

Ethernet 2
activity LED

NMI button

USB 3-4 connector

Ethernet 2
link LED

PCI slot 1

PCI slot 2

v 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.

v Ethernet activity LEDs: When these LEDs are lit, they indicate that there is

activity between the server and the network.

v AC power LED (some models): This LED is used on power supply with Active

Energy Manager (AEM). This green LED provides status information about the
power supply. 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.

v DC power LED (some models): This LED is use on power supply with AEM.

This green LED provides status information about the power supply. 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.

v Power-error (!) LED (some models): This LED is use on power supply with

AEM. When this amber LED is lit, it indicates that the power supply has failed.
For any other combination of LEDs, see the Problem Determination and Service
Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD.

v Power cord connector: Connect the power cord to this connector.
v Video connector: Connect a monitor to this connector.

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

is shared with the integrated management module (IMM). The IMM can take
control of the shared serial port to redirect serial traffic, using Serial over LAN
(SOL).

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

other device to any of these connectors.

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

network. When you use the Ethernet 1 connector, the network can be shared
with the IMM through a single network cable.

v NMI button: Press this button to force a nonmaskable interrupt to the

microprocessor. You might have to use a pen or the end of a straightened paper
clip to press the button. It allows you to blue screen the server and take a
memory dump (use this button only when directed by the IBM service support).

v PCI slot 1: Insert a low-profile PCI Express or PCI-X adapter into this slot.

Standard models of the server come with two PCI Express riser assemblies. You
can purchase an optional PCI-X riser-card assembly with bracket if you want to
install a PCI-X adapter in this slot.

v PCI slot 2: Insert a three-quarter length, full-height PCI Express or PCI-X

adapter into this slot. Standard models of the server come with two PCI Express
riser assemblies. You can purchase an optional PCI-X riser-card assembly with
bracket if you want to install a PCI-X adapter in this slot.

Server power features

When the server is connected to an ac power source but is not turned on, the
operating system does not run, and all core logic except for the service processor
(the integrated management module) is shut down; however, the server can
respond to requests to 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 ac
power but is not turned on.

Turning on the server

Approximately 5 seconds after the server is connected to ac power, one or more
fans might start running to provide cooling while the server is connected to power
and the power-on button LED flashes quickly. Approximately 1 to 3 minutes after
the server is connected to ac power, the power-control button becomes active (the
power-on LED flashes slowly), and one or more fans might start running to provide
cooling while the server is connected to power. You can turn on the server 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.

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

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

Turning off the server

When you turn off the server and leave it connected to ac power, the server can
respond to requests to the service processor, such as a remote request to turn on

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the server. While the server remains connected to ac power, one or more fans
might continue to run. To remove all power from the server, you must disconnect it
from the power source.

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:

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.

2

1

The server can be turned off in any of the following ways:
v You 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 turn off automatically.

v You 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 server can be turned off by the Shutdown on LAN feature.
v The integrated management module (IMM) can turn off the server as an

automatic response to a critical system failure.

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

Operator
information
panel assembly

DVD drive
filler

Bezel

Cover

Heat sink

Microprocessor

System board

Fans

Riser-card
Assembly

Air baffle

DIMM

Power supply

SAS/SATA backplane
(some models)

3.5-inch hot-swap
hard disk drive
(some models)

Hot-swap hard
disk drive filler

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Simple-swap
SATA filler

3.5-inch simple­swap SATA
hard disk drive
(some models)

3.5-inch
drive cage

SATA simple-swap
back panel (some models)

System-board internal connectors

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

Virtual
media key
connector

Power 2

Battery

Slot 1
PCI Express
Gen2 x8

Slot 2
PCI Express
Gen2 x8

Reserved

Power 1

Power 3

Power 4

Fan 5 connector

Heatsink

DIMMs

Orientation

Microprocessor

Fan 4 connector

DIMM 1
DIMM 2
DIMM 3
DIMM 4
DIMM 5
DIMM 6

DIMMs

Microprocessor

Fan 3
connector

Fan 2
connector

Reserved

Reserved

Hypervisor
key connector

Optical drive
connector

Wake-on-LAN

Operator
information panel
connector

Simple-swap HDD
backplane signal
connector

ServeRAID-BR10il
SAS/SATA controller
connector

Fan 1
connector

Hard disk backplane
configuration connector

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System-board external connectors

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

Serial (com1)

Video

Ethernet connector 1
USB connectors 1 & 2

Ethernet connector 2
USB connectors 3 & 4

SW1 (NMI button)

Heatsink

DIMMs

Orientation

Microprocessor

DIMMs

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System-board switches and jumpers

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

The following table describes the jumpers on the system board.

Table 2. System board jumpers

Jumper number Jumper name Jumper setting

JP1 Clear CMOS jumper

JP6 Boot block jumper

v Pins 1 and 2: Keep CMOS

data (default).

v Pins 2 and 3: Clear CMOS

data (including power-on
password)

v Pins 1 and 2: Boot from

primary BIOS page
(default).

v Pins 2 and 3: Boot from

backup BIOS page.

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Table 2. System board jumpers (continued)

Jumper number Jumper name Jumper setting

J31 Trusted Platform Module

(TPM) physical presence
jumper

Pins 1 and 2: Enable TPM
physical presence.

To enable TPM physical
presence, complete the
following steps:

1. Turn off the server and
remove all power cords
and external cables.

2. Remove the jumper from
JP6 and install it on J31
pins 1 and 2. Take note
which pins the jumper is
originally installed on
JP6.

3. Turn on the server and
access the Setup utility
menu to verify that the
TPM function has been
activated (see “Setup
utility menu choices” on
page 58).

4. Turn off the server and
replace the jumper on
JP6.

5. Turn on the server.

Notes:

1. If no jumper is present in JP1 or JP6, the server responds as if the pins are set to 1 and

2.

2. Changing the position of the boot block jumper from pins 1 and 2 to pins 2 and 3 before
the server is turned on alters which flash ROM page is loaded. Do not change the
jumper pin position after the server is turned on. This can cause an unpredictable
problem.

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
v, “Installation guidelines” on page 26, “Handling static-sensitive devices” on
page 28, and “Turning off the server” on page 16.

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

Chapter 2. Installing optional devices 23

System-board LEDs

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

Standby
power LED

Battery error LED

Microprocessor error LED

Riser-card 1
error LED

Riser-card 2
error LED

IMM heartbeat error LED

System board
error LED

DIMM 1 - 6
error LEDs

Fan 5
error LED

Heatsink

DIMMs

Orientation

Fan 4
error LED

DIMMs

H8 Heartbeat
LED

Fan 3 error LED

Fan 2 error LED

Fan 1 error LED

SAS/SATA Controller
Error LED

Note: When you disconnect the power source from the server, you lose the ability

to view the LEDs because the LEDs are not lit when the power source is
removed. Before you disconnect the power source, make a note of which
LEDs are lit, including the LEDs that are lit on the operation information
panel and LEDs inside the server on the system board.

Table 3. System-board LEDs

LED Description

Error LEDs When one of these LEDs is lit, it indicates that the associated

component has failed.

IMM heartbeat LED This LED flashes to indicate that the IMM is functioning

normally.

Standby power LED When this LED is lit, it indicates that the server is connected

to ac power.

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System-board optional-device connectors

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

Virtual
media key
connector

Battery

Riser-card
connector 1

Riser-card
connector 2

Heatsink

DIMMs

Orientation

Microprocessor

DIMM 1
DIMM 2
DIMM 3
DIMM 4
DIMM 5
DIMM 6

DIMMs

ServeRAID-BR10il
SAS/SATA controller
connector

Hypervisor
key connector

Optical drive
connector

The following illustration shows the locations of the PCI Express slots on the
riser-card assembly.

PCI Express x8 slot 2

PCI Express x8 slot 1

Chapter 2. Installing optional devices 25

The following illustration shows the location of the PCI-X slot on the optional PCI-X
riser-card assembly.

Installation guidelines

Before you install optional devices, read the following information:
v Read the safety information that begins on page v and the guidelines in “Working

inside the server with the power on” on page 27, and “Handling static-sensitive
devices” on page 28. 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 x3250 M3 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 BladeCenter Tools Center at
http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/toolsctr/v1r0/index.jsp.

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 server 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 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 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.

PCI-X slot

Power cable

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– 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.

v 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, a small Phillips screwdriver, and a T8 torx

screwdriver available.

v You do not have to turn off the server to install or replace hot-swap power

supplies, hot-swap fans, or hot-plug Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices.
However, you must turn off the server before you perform any steps that involve
removing or installing adapter cables and you must disconnect the power source
from the server before you perform any steps that involve removing or installing a
riser card.

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.

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.

v You have followed the cabling instructions that come with optional adapters.
v You have replaced a failed fan within 48 hours.
v You have replaced a hot-swap fan within 30 seconds of removal.
v You have replaced a hot-swap drive within 2 minutes of removal.
v You do not operate the server without the air baffle installed. Operating the

server without the air baffle might cause the microprocessor to overheat.

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 might result in the
loss of data. To avoid this potential problem, always use an electrostatic-discharge
wrist strap or other grounding system when you work 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 server 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.

Chapter 2. Installing optional devices 27

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.

Removing 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.

To remove the server cover, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines”
on page 26.

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

Note: When you disconnect the power source from the server, you lose the

28 IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User’s Guide

ability to view the LEDs because the LEDs are not lit when the power
source is removed. Before you disconnect the power source, make a

note of which LEDs are lit, including the LEDs that are lit on the front
panel, on the rear panel, and LEDs inside the server on the system
board; then, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide for
information about how to solve the problem.

3. If the server has been installed in a rack, slide the server out from the rack
enclosure.

4. Press down firmly on the blue tab on the top of the cover (on the right side near
the front of the server) and slide the cover toward the rear of the server until the
cover has disengaged from the chassis.

Cover-release
button

5. Lift the server cover off the server and set it aside.

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

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 you install
DIMMs (see “System-board optional-device connectors” on page 25 for the location
of the DIMM connectors):

v The server supports only industry-standard double-data-rate 3 (DDR3), 1066 or

1333 MHz, PC3-8500 or PC3-10600 (single-rank, dual-rank, or quad-rank),
registered or unbuffered, synchronous dynamic random-access memory
(SDRAM) dual inline memory modules (DIMMs) with error correcting code (ECC).
See http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/ for a list of
supported memory modules for the server.

v The maximum amount of memory that the server supports is dependent on the

type of memory that you install in the server. See “Unbuffered DIMMs (UDIMMs)”
on page 30 and “Registered DIMMs (RDIMMs)” on page 32 for more information.
The server supports a maximum of six single-rank or dual-rank DIMMs,
depending on the type of DIMM you install in the server.

v The maximum operating speed of the server is determined by the slowest DIMM

in the server.

v If you install a pair of DIMMs in DIMM connectors 2 and 5, the size and speed of

the DIMMs that you install in DIMM connectors 2 and 5 must match each other.
However, they do not have to be the same size and speed as the DIMMs that
are installed in DIMM connectors 1 and 4.

Chapter 2. Installing optional devices 29

v You can use compatible DIMMs from various manufacturers in the same pair.
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.

v The specifications of a DDR3 DIMM are on a label on the DIMM, in the following

format.
ggg eRxff-PC3-wwwwwm-aa-bb-cc
where:

ggg is the total capacity of the DIMM (for example, 1GB, 2GB, or 4GB)
e is the number of ranks

1 = single-rank
2 = dual-rank
4 = quad-rank

ff is the device organization (bit width)

4 = x4 organization (4 DQ lines per SDRAM)
8 = x8 organization
16 = x16 organization

wwwww is the DIMM bandwidth, in MBps

8500 = 8.53 GBps (PC3-1066 SDRAMs, 8-byte primary data bus)
10600 = 10.66 GBps (PC3-1333 SDRAMs, 8-byte primary data bus)

m is the DIMM type

E = Unbuffered DIMM (UDIMM) with ECC (x72-bit module data bus)
R = Registered DIMM (RDIMM)
U = Unbuffered DIMM with no ECC (x64-bit primary data bus)

aa is the CAS latency, in clocks at maximum operating frequency
bb is the JEDEC SPD Revision Encoding and Additions level
cc is the reference design file for the design of the DIMM

Notes:

1. To determine the type of a DIMM, see the label on the DIMM. The
information on the label is in the format xxxxx nRxxx PC3-xxxxx-xx-xx-xxx.
The numeral in the sixth numerical position indicates whether the DIMM is
single-rank (n=1), dual-rank (n=2), or quad-rank (n=4).

2. The amount of usable memory is reduced, depending on the system
configuration. A certain amount of memory must be reserved for system
resources. To view the total amount of installed memory and the amount of
configured memory, run the Setup utility. For additional information, see
Chapter 3, “Configuring the server,” on page 57.

The following sections provide additional information specific to unbuffered and
registered DIMMs that you must consider.

Unbuffered DIMMs (UDIMMs)

The following notes provide information that you must consider when you install
UDIMMs:

v The memory channels run at the fastest common frequency of the DIMMs

installed.

v Do not use both UDIMMs and RDIMMs in the same server.

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v Using ECC and non-ECC UDIMMs in the server will cause the server to run in

non-ECC mode.

v The UDIMM options that are available for the server are 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB

DIMMs.

v You can install a maximum of 16 GB of memory in some server models when

you use UDIMMs.

v The server supports up to two single-rank or dual-rank UDIMMs per channel.
v DIMM slots 3 and 6 are not supported when you install UDIMMs in the server.

Do not install DIMMs in these connectors.

v The following table lists the DIMM support compatibility.

Table 4. Supported DIMM compatibility

Intel quad-core

DIMM configuration

UDIMM non-ECC
only

UDIMM ECC only Supported Supported Supported
UDIMM mix ECC with

non-ECC
RDIMM ECC only Supported Not supported Not supported

(Xeon 3400 series)

Not supported Not supported Not supported

Not supported Not supported Not supported

Intel dual-core (Core
i3)

Intel dual-core
(Xeon L3406)

v The following table lists the supported UDIMM population.

Table 5. Supported UDIMM population per channel

DIMM
connectors per
channel

2 1 Unbuffered

2 2 Unbuffered

DIMMs installed
in each channel DIMM type DIMM speed

DDR3 ECC

DDR3 ECC

1066, 1333 Single-rank,

1066, 1333 Single-rank,

Ranks per
DIMM (any
combination)

dual-rank

dual-rank

v The following table lists the maximum DIMM population using ranked UDIMMs.

Table 6. Maximum memory population using ranked UDIMMs (depending on your model)

Number of UDIMMs DIMM type Size Total memory

4 Single-rank UDIMMs 1 GB 4 GB
4 Dual-rank UDIMMs 2 GB 8 GB
4 Dual-rank UDIMMs 4 GB 16 GB

v The following table shows the UDIMM memory population rule to optimize the

system performance.

Table 7. UDIMM population rule for dual-channel symmetric mode

DIMM
connector 1

Populated Empty Empty Empty Empty Empty
Populated Empty Empty Populated Empty Empty
Populated Populated Empty Populated Populated Empty

DIMM
connector 2

DIMM
connector 3

DIMM
connector 4

DIMM
connector 5

DIMM
connector 6

Chapter 2. Installing optional devices 31

Registered DIMMs (RDIMMs)

The following notes provide information that you must consider when you install
RDIMMs:

v The memory channels run at the fastest common frequency of the installed

DIMMs.

v RDIMMs are supported in models with an Intel Xeon 3400 series processor.
v Do not use both RDIMMs and UDIMMs in the same server.
v The server supports up to three single-rank, dual-rank, or quad-rank RDIMMs per

channel.

v The RDIMM options that are available for the server are 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB, and

8 GB DIMMs.

v You can install a maximum of 32 GB of memory in the server when you use

RDIMMs.

v The following table lists the supported RDIMM population.

Table 8. Supported RDIMM population per channel

DIMM
connectors per
channel

3 1 Registered

3 2 Registered

3 3 Registered

3 1 Registered

3 2 Registered

DIMMs installed
in each channel DIMM type DIMM speed

DDR3 ECC

DDR3 ECC

DDR3 ECC

DDR3 ECC

DDR3 ECC

Ranks per
DIMM (any
combination)

1066, 1333 Single-rank,

dual-rank

1066, 1333 Single-rank,

dual-rank

800 Single-rank,

dual-rank

1066 Quad-rank

800 Quad-rank

v The following table lists the maximum DIMM population using ranked RDIMMs.

Table 9. Maximum memory population using ranked RDIMMs (depending on your model)

Number of RDIMMs DIMM type Size Total memory

6 Single-rank RDIMMs 1 GB 6 GB
6 Dual-rank RDIMMs 2 GB 12 GB
4 Dual-rank RDIMMs 4 GB 16 GB
4 Quad-rank RDIMMs 4 GB 16 GB
6 Dual-rank RDIMMs 4 GB 24 GB
4 Quad-rank RDIMMs 8 GB 32 GB

v The following table shows the RDIMM memory population rule to optimize the

system performance.

Table 10. RDIMM population rule for dual-channel symmetric mode

DIMM
connector 1

Populated Empty Empty Empty Empty Empty
Populated Empty Empty Populated Empty Empty

DIMM
connector 2

DIMM
connector 3

DIMM
connector 4

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DIMM
connector 5

DIMM
connector 6

Table 10. RDIMM population rule for dual-channel symmetric mode (continued)

DIMM
connector 1

DIMM
connector 2

DIMM
connector 3

DIMM
connector 4

DIMM
connector 5

DIMM
connector 6

Populated Populated Empty Populated Populated Empty
Populated Populated Populated Populated Populated Populated

The following illustration shows the location of the DIMM connectors on the system
board.

DIMM 1
DIMM 2
DIMM 3
DIMM 4
DIMM 5
DIMM 6

Heatsink

DIMMs

Orientation

Microprocessor

DIMMs

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

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

To install a DIMM, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines”
on page 26.

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

3. Remove the cover (see “Removing the cover” on page 28).

4. Remove the DIMM air baffle.

5. Locate the DIMM connectors on the system board. Determine the connectors
into which you will install the DIMMs. Install the DIMMs in the sequence shown
in the following table.

Table 11. DIMM installation sequence

Number of DIMMs Installation sequence (connectors)

First pair of DIMMs 1, 4
Second pair of DIMMs 2, 5
Third pair of DIMMs 3, 6

Chapter 2. Installing optional devices 33

6. Open the retaining clip on each end of the DIMM connector.
Attention: To avoid breaking the retaining clips or damaging the DIMM

connectors, open and close the clips gently.

7. Touch the static-protective package that contains the DIMM to any unpainted
metal surface on the outside of 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 (see “System-board optional-device
connectors” on page 25 for the locations of the DIMM connectors).

10. 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.

Installing drives

Note: 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.

If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to
“Completing the installation” on page 53.

The following notes describe the type of drives that the server supports and other
information that you must consider when you install a drive. For a list of supported
drives, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/.

v Locate the documentation that comes with the drive and follow those instructions

in addition to the instructions in this chapter.

v Make sure that you have all the cables and other equipment that are specified in

the documentation that comes with the drive.

v Select the bay in which you want to install the drive.
v The server supports one ultra-slim SATA optical drive.
v Check the instructions that come with the drive to determine whether you have to

set any switches or jumpers on the drive. If you are installing a SAS or SATA
hard disk drive, be sure to set the SAS or SATA ID for that device.

v The server supports four 2.5-inch or two 3.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drives or

two 3.5-inch simple-swap hard drive disk drives.

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Note:

– Simple-swap SATA hard disk drives support AHCI mode.
– Simple-swap models only support ServeRAID-BR10il adapter.

v The electromagnetic interference (EMI) integrity and cooling of the server are

protected by having all bays and PCI and PCI Express slots covered or
occupied. When you install a drive, PCI, or PCI Express adapter, save the EMC
shield and filler panel from the bay or PCI adapter or PCI Express adapter slot
cover in the event that you later remove the device.

v For a complete list of supported optional devices for the server, see

http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/.

Installing a simple-swap Serial ATA hard disk drive

Simple-swap hard disk drives are not hot-swappable. Disconnect all power from the
server before you remove or install a simple-swap hard disk drive.To install a
simple-swap Serial ATA hard disk drive, complete the following steps.

Note:

v If you have only one hard disk drive, install it in the left drive bay.
v If the server is configured for RAID operation using a ServeRAID adapter,

you might have to reconfigure your disk arrays after you install hard disk
drives. See the ServeRAID adapter documentation for additional
information about RAID operation and complete instructions for using the
ServeRAID adapter.

SATA hard disk
drive back plate

Hard disk
drive assembly

Filler panel

Attention: To avoid damage to the hard disk drive connectors, make sure that the
cover is in place and fully closed whenever you install or remove a hard disk drive.

1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines”
on page 26.

2. Make sure that the server cover is in place and fully closed.

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

4. Remove the filler panel from the bay.

5. Pull the loops of the drive tray toward each other, and slide the drive into the
server until the drive connects to the back plate.

Chapter 2. Installing optional devices 35

6. Release the loops of the drive tray.

7. Insert the filler panel into the bay to cover the drive.

If you have other devices to install, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the
installation” on page 53.

Note:

v If a RAID controller or adapter is installed, you might have to reconfigure

the disk arrays after you install hard disk drives. See your RAID controller
or adapter documentation.

v Simple-swap SATA hard disk drives support AHCI mode.
v Simple-swap models only support ServeRAID-BR10il adapter.

To remove a simple-swap SATA drive from the bay, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines”
on page 26.

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

3. Remove the filler panel from the bay.

4. Pull the loops of the drive tray toward each other and pull the tray out of the
bay.

Installing a hot-swap hard disk drive

The 3.5-inch drive hot-swap server models support either two SAS 3.5-inch hard
disk drives or two SATA 3.5-inch hard disk drives.

The 2.5-inch drive hot-swap server models support four SAS 2.5-inch hard disk
drives.

The installation procedure is the same for any of these drives. The illustrations in
this procedure show 3.5-inch SAS drives. To install a hot-swap hard disk drive,
complete the following steps.

Note: If you have only one hard disk drive, you must install it in the left or

upper-left drive bay.

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Drive-tray assembly

Drive handle
(in open position)

Filler panel

1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines”
on page 26.

2. Make sure that the server cover is in place and fully closed.

3. Remove the filler panel from the empty drive bay.
Attention: To maintain proper system cooling, do not operate the server for

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

4. Touch the static-protective package that contains the drive to any unpainted
metal surface on the server; then, remove the drive from the package and place
it on a static-protective surface.

5. Install the hard disk drive in the drive bay:
a. Make sure that the tray handle is in the open (unlocked) position.
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.

6. If you are installing additional hot-swap hard disk drives, do so now.

Note: If the server is configured for RAID operation using a ServeRAID adapter,

you might have to reconfigure your disk arrays after you install hard disk
drives. See the ServeRAID adapter documentation for additional information
about RAID operation and complete instructions for using the ServeRAID
adapter.

Note: If the server is configured for RAID operation using a ServeRAID

adapter, you might have to reconfigure your disk arrays after you
install hard disk drives. See the ServeRAID adapter documentation
for additional information about RAID operation and complete
instructions for using the ServeRAID adapter.

Chapter 2. Installing optional devices 37

If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to
“Completing the installation” on page 53.

IDs for hot-swap hard disk drives

The hot-swap-drive ID that is assigned to each drive is printed on the front of the
server. The following illustration shows the location of the IDs of the hard disk
drives. The ID numbers and the drive bay numbers are the same.

Installing an optional DVD drive

Note: If you are installing a drive that contains a laser, observe the following safety

precaution.

3.5-inch hard disk drive IDs

2.5-inch hard disk drive IDs

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.

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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

`

To install an optional DVD drive, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines”
on page 26.

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

Note: When you disconnect the power source from the server, you lose the

ability to view the LEDs because the LEDs are not lit when the power
source is removed. Before you disconnect the power source, make a
note of which LEDs are lit; then, see the Problem Determination and
Service Guide for information about how to solve the problem.

3. Remove the cover (see “Removing the cover” on page 28).

4. Remove the DVD drive filler if it is installed. Pull the release tab (the rear of the
drive-retention clip) toward the right side of the server to release the clip; then,
while you pull the tab, push the DVD drive filler out of the bay. Save the DVD
drive filler for future use.

Chapter 2. Installing optional devices 39

5. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new DVD drive to any
unpainted metal surface on the server; then, remove the DVD drive from the
package and place it on a static-protective surface.

6. Follow the instructions that come with the DVD drive to set any jumpers or
switches.

7. Attach the drive retention clip (that comes with the DVD drive filler) to the side
of the new DVD drive.

Drive retention clip

Alignment pins

8. Align the drive in the drive bay and slide the drive into the DVD drive bay until
the drive clicks into place.

If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to
“Completing the installation” on page 53.

Replacing a PCI riser-card assembly

To replace a PCI riser-card assembly, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and the “Installation
guidelines” on page 26.

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

Note: When you disconnect the power source from the server, you lose the

ability to view the LEDs because the LEDs are not lit when the power
source is removed. Before you disconnect the power source, make a
note of which LEDs are lit; then, see the Problem Determination and
Service Guide for information about how to solve the problem.

3. Remove the cover (see “Removing the cover” on page 28).

4. If an adapter is installed in the riser-card assembly, disconnect any cables that
are connected to the adapter.

5. Grasp the front and rear of the riser-card assembly and lift it out of the PCI
riser-card slot on the system board.

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Riser-card
assembly

6. Remove the adapter, if one is present, from the riser-card assembly.

7. Set the adapter and riser-card assembly aside.

8. Install the adapter in the new PCI riser-card assembly (see “Installing an
adapter”).

9. Set any jumpers or switches on the adapter as directed by the adapter
manufacturer.

10. Carefully align the riser-card assembly with the guides on the rear of the
server and with the riser-card connectors on the system board; then, place
your thumbs on locations marked by the blue dots and press down on the
riser-card assembly. Make sure that the riser-card assembly is fully seated in
the connectors on the system board.

Installing an adapter

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

v Locate the documentation that comes with the adapter and follow those

instructions in addition to the instructions in this section. If you have to change
switch settings or jumper settings on the adapter, follow the instructions that
come with the adapter.

v The adapter slots are on the riser-card assembly. You must first remove the

riser-card assembly to access the adapter slots.

v The two PCI Express slots on the riser-card assembly support PCI Express x8

1.0a adapters.

v You can install one low-profile half-length adapter in expansion slot 1 and one

full-height, three-quarter length adapter in expansion slot 2.

v If you have installed an optional PCI-X riser-card assembly in the server, you can

install a full-height, three-quarter length PCI-X 64/133 MHz adapter in the PCI-X
slot on the riser-card assembly. The server does not support full-length adapters.

v The server uses a rotational interrupt technique to configure PCI Express

adapters so that you can install PCI Express adapters that do not support
sharing of interrupts.

Chapter 2. Installing optional devices 41

v The optional ServeRAID-MR10i adapter can be purchased and supports RAID

levels 0, 1, 5, 6, and 10. The optional ServeRAID-MR10is VAULT adapter with an
encryption 1078 DE chip set can be purchased and supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5,
6, and 10. For configuration information, see the ServeRAID documentation at
http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/.

Attention: To ensure proper cooling and airflow, install a ServeRAID adapter
that has a battery attached in slot 2 on the riser-card assembly.

v To ensure that any of your ServeRAID adapters function properly on UEFI-based

servers, make sure that the adapter firmware level and supporting device drivers
are updated to at least 11.x.x-XXX.

v The server scans the PCI slots to assign system resources. The scan sequence

is related to the startup sequence. If you have not changed the default startup
sequence, the server scans the PCI slots in the following order: the integrated
Ethernet controllers 1 and 2; then, the drives that are connected to the
SAS/SATA controller; then, PCI Express slots 1 and 2.

v A PCI Express riser-card assembly has a black connector and supports PCI

Express adapters, and a PCI-X riser-card assembly has a white (light in color)
connector and supports PCI-X adapters.

Expansion-slot cover

Adapter

Riser-card
assembly

Guide channels

Expansion slot 2

Expansion slot 1

Expansion-slot cover

Adapter

To install an adapter, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and the “Installation
guidelines” on page 26.

2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and
all external cables; then, remove the server cover (see “Removing the cover”
on page 28).

3. Grasp the riser-card assembly at the front grip point and rear edges; then, lift
to remove the riser-card assembly. Place the riser-card assembly on a flat,
static-protective surface.

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Riser-card
assembly

4. If you have installed an optional PCI-X riser-card assembly, disconnect the
riser-card power cable from the riser-card assembly.

PCI-X slot

Power cable

5. Remove the expansion-slot cover on the slot that you intend to use and save
for future use.

Attention: PCI expansion-slot covers must be installed on all vacant slots.
This maintains the electronic emissions characteristics of the server and
ensures proper cooling of server components.

6. Follow the instructions that come with the adapter to set any jumpers or
switches.

7. Follow the cabling instructions, if any come with the adapter. Route the adapter
cables before you install the adapter.

8. Insert the adapter into the riser-card assembly, aligning the edge connector on
the adapter with the connector on the riser-card assembly. Press the edge of
the connector firmly into the riser-card assembly. Make sure that the adapter
snaps into the riser-card assembly securely.

Chapter 2. Installing optional devices 43

Attention:

v To ensure proper cooling and airflow, install a ServeRAID adapter that has a

battery attached in slot 2 on the riser-card assembly.

v When you install an adapter, make sure that the adapter is correctly seated

in the riser-card assembly and that the riser-card assembly is securely
seated in the riser-card connector on the system board before you turn on
the server. An incorrectly seated adapter might cause damage to the system
board, the riser-card assembly, or the adapter.

Adapter
bracket

Adapter

Expansion-slot
bracket

Ta b

Important: Make sure that the U-shaped opening in the metal adapter bracket
engages the tab on the expansion-slot bracket.

9. Reinstall the riser-card assembly in the server (see “Replacing a PCI riser-card
assembly” on page 40).

10. If you have installed an optional PCI-X riser-card assembly in the server,
reconnect the riser-card power cable to the riser-card assembly.

If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to
“Completing the installation” on page 53.

Replacing an IBM ServeRAID-BR10il SAS/SATA Controller v2

Some server models come with an IBM ServeRAID-BR10il SAS/SATA Controller v2
installed. The adapter can be installed only in the dedicated slot on the system
board (see “System-board optional-device connectors” on page 25 for the location
of the connector). The IBM ServeRAID-BR10il v2 SAS/SATA adapter enables
integrated RAID levels 0, 1, and 1E capability on hard disk drives. For configuration
information, see the ServeRAID documentation at http://www.ibm.com/systems/
support/. To install the adapter if your server model did not come with this adapter,
complete the following steps to install an IBM ServeRAID-BR10il v2 SAS/SATA
adapter.

Important: To ensure that any of your ServeRAID adapters function properly on
UEFI-based servers, make sure that the adapter firmware level and supporting
device drivers are updated to at least 11.x.x-XXX.

Attention: Some cluster solutions require specific code levels or coordinated code
updates. If the device is part of a cluster solution, verify that the latest level of code
is supported for the cluster solution before you update the code.

44 IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User’s Guide

1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines”
on page 26.

2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords.

Note: When you disconnect the power source from the server, you lose the

ability to view the LEDs because the LEDs are not lit when the power
source is removed. Before you disconnect the power source, make a
note of which LEDs are lit; then, see the Problem Determination and
Service Guide for information about how to solve the problem.

3. Remove the cover (see “Removing the cover” on page 28).

4. Disconnect the signal cables and power cables from the existing SAS/SATA
adapter (if one is installed).

5. Grasp the end of the SAS/SATA adapter next to fan 1 while you press down
the white plastic tab (next to the heat sink) toward the heat sink.

6. Pull the SAS/SATA adapter out from the connector on the system board.

7. Place the SAS/SATA adapter into a static-protective package and put it in a
safe place.

8. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new ServeRAID-BR10il
v2 SAS/SATA adapter to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server;
then, grasp the adapter by the top edge or upper corners of the adapter and
remove it from the package.

9. Align the ServeRAID-BR10il v2 SAS/SATA adapter so that the keys align
correctly with the connector on the system board.

10. Insert the ServeRAID-BR10il v2 SAS/SATA adapter into the connector on the
system board until it is firmly seated. The retention bracket secures the
ServeRAID-BR10il v2 SAS/SATA adapter in place when the adapter is firmly
seated into the connector on the system board.

Attention: Incomplete insertion might cause damage to the server or the
adapter.

11. Route the signal cable from the drive backplane through the fan cage hole

(between fans 1 and 2) as shown in the following illustration.

Chapter 2. Installing optional devices 45

SAS/SATA signal
cable

ServeRAID
controller

Hard disk drive
backplane
configuration cable

Hard disk
drive backplane

Microprocessor

Heatsink

Orientation

DIMMs

DIMMs

12. Take the signal cable that is attached to the drive backplane and connect it to
the connector on the ServeRAID-BR10il v2 SAS/SATA RAID adapter.

Note: When you restart the server, you are prompted to import the existing

RAID configuration to the new ServeRAID adapter.

If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to
“Completing the installation” on page 53.

Installing an optional IBM ServeRAID-MR10i SAS/SATA Controller

You can purchase an optional IBM ServeRAID-MR10i SAS/SATA controller. It can
be installed only in the dedicated slot on the riser-card assembly. For configuration
information, see the ServeRAID documentation at http://www.ibm.com/systems/
support/.

Important: To ensure that any of your ServeRAID adapters function properly on
UEFI-based servers, make sure that the adapter firmware level is updated to at
least 11.x.x-XXX, and the supporting drivers.

Attention:

v To ensure proper cooling and airflow, install a ServeRAID adapter that has a

battery attached in slot 2 on the riser-card assembly.

v Some cluster solutions require specific code levels or coordinated code updates.

If the device is part of a cluster solution, verify that the latest level of code is
supported for the cluster solution before you update the code.

To install the IBM ServeRAID-MR10i SAS/SATA adapter, complete the following
steps:

1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines”
on page 26.

46 IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User’s Guide

2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords.

Note: When you disconnect the power source from the server, you lose the

ability to view the LEDs because the LEDs are not lit when the power
source is removed. Before you disconnect the power source, make a
note of which LEDs are lit; then, see the Problem Determination and
Service Guide for information about how to solve the problem.

3. Remove the cover (see “Removing the cover” on page 28).

4. Carefully grasp the riser-card assembly at the front and rear edges and lift to
remove it from the PCI connectors on the system board.

5. Disconnect the signal cables and power cables from the existing SAS/SATA
adapter (if one is installed).

6. Carefully grasp the SAS/SATA adapter and pull it out of the connector on the
riser-card assembly.

7. Remove the expansion-slot cover on the slot that you intend to use and save
for future use.

Attention: PCI expansion-slot covers must be installed on all vacant slots.

8. Place the SAS/SATA adapter into a static-protective package and put it in a
safe place.

9. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new ServeRAID-MR10i
SAS/SATA adapter to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server; then,
grasp the adapter by the top edge or upper corners of the adapter and remove
it from the package.

10. Take the signal cable that is attached to the drive backplane and connect it to
the ServeRAID-MR10i SAS/SATA adapter. The following illustration shows the
connectors on the controller.

11. Route the signal cables from the drive backplane through the fan cage hole on

the left of fan 1 as shown in the following illustration.

Chapter 2. Installing optional devices 47

SAS/SATA signal
cable

Microprocessor

Heatsink

Orientation

DIMMs

DIMMs

Hard disk drive
backplane
configuration cable

Hard disk
drive backplane

12. Align the ServeRAID-MR10i SAS/SATA adapter so that the keys align correctly
with the connector on the riser-card assembly.

Expansion-slot cover

Adapter

Expansion slot 2

Expansion slot 1

Expansion-slot cover

Riser-card
assembly

Adapter

Guide channels

Attention: PCI expansion-slot covers must be installed on all vacant slots.
This maintains the electronic emissions characteristics of the server and
ensures proper cooling of server components.

13. Make sure that the riser-card assembly keys align correctly with the connectors
on the system board and press down on the riser-card assembly until it is
seated firmly into the connectors on the system board.

48 IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User’s Guide

Note: When you restart the server, you are prompted to import the existing

RAID configuration to the new ServeRAID adapter.

If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to
“Completing the installation” on page 53.

Installing the optional IBM ServeRAID-MR10is VAULT SAS/SATA
controller

The optional IBM ServeRAID-MR10is VAULT SAS/SATA controller can be installed
only in its dedicated connector on the riser-card assembly. The ServeRAID-MR10is
VAULT SAS/SATA adapter is supported on hot-swap server models only. The IBM
ServeRAID-MR10is VAULT SAS/SATA adapter with an encryption 1078 DE chip set
enables integrated RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, and 10 support capability on hot-swap
hard disk drives. For configuration information, see the documentation on the
ServeRAID CD that comes with the adapter.

Important: To ensure that any of your ServeRAID adapters function properly on
UEFI-based servers, make sure that the adapter firmware level and supporting
device drivers are updated to at least 11.xx-XXX.

Attention:

v To ensure proper cooling and airflow, install a ServeRAID adapter that has a

battery attached in slot 2 on the riser-card assembly.

v Some cluster solutions require specific code levels or coordinated code updates.

If the device is part of a cluster solution, verify that the latest level of code is
supported for the cluster solution before you update the code.

To install the ServeRAID-MR10is VAULT SAS/SATA controller and route the cables,
complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines”
on page 26.

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

Attention: To avoid breaking the retaining clips or damaging the
ServeRAID-MR10is VAULT SAS/SATA adapter connector, open and close the
clips gently.

3. Remove the cover (see “Removing the cover” on page 28).

4. Disconnect the signal cables and power cables from the existing SAS/SATA
adapter (if one is installed).

5. Carefully grasp the riser-card assembly at the front and rear edges and lift to
remove it from the PCI connectors on the system board.

6. Carefully grasp the SAS/SATA adapter and pull it out of the connector on the
riser-card assembly.

7. Remove the expansion-slot cover on the slot that you intend to use and save
for future use.

Attention: PCI expansion-slot covers must be installed on all vacant slots.
This maintains the electronic emissions standards of the server and ensures
proper ventilation of server components.

8. Place the SAS/SATA adapter into a static-protective package and put it in a
safe place.

Chapter 2. Installing optional devices 49

9. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new ServeRAID-MR10is
SAS/SATA adapter to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server; then,
grasp the adapter by the top edge or upper corners of the adapter and remove
it from the package.

10. If the battery pack (battery carrier and battery) did not come installed on the
ServeRAID-MR10is SAS/SATA adapter, install the battery pack.

a. Align the battery carrier pins and the connector for the battery carrier with

the pin holes and connector on the ServeRAID adapter; then, lower the
battery carrier onto the ServeRAID adapter.

b. Press the battery carrier into the connector on the ServeRAID adapter until

it is firmly connected.

c. Secure the battery carrier to the ServeRAID adapter with the screws that

came with the battery pack.

11. Take the signal cable that is attached to the drive backplane and connect it to
the ServeRAID adapter. The following illustration shows the connectors on the
controller to which you connect the signal cable from the drive backplane.

12. Route the signal cables from the drive backplane through the fan cage hole on
the left of fan 1 as shown in the following illustration.

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SAS/SATA signal
cable

Microprocessor

Heatsink
Orientation

DIMMs

DIMMs

Hard disk drive
backplane
configuration cable

Hard disk
drive backplane

13. Align the ServeRAID adapter so that the keys align correctly with the
connector on the riser-card assembly.

Expansion-slot cover

Adapter

Expansion slot 2

Expansion slot 1

Expansion-slot cover

Riser-card
assembly

Adapter

Guide channels

Attention: PCI expansion-slot covers must be installed on all vacant slots.
This maintains the electronic emissions characteristics of the server and
ensures proper cooling of server components.

14. Make sure that the riser-card assembly keys align correctly with the connectors
on the system board and press down on the riser-card assembly until it is
seated firmly into the connectors on the system board.

Chapter 2. Installing optional devices 51

Note:

v When you restart the server, you are prompted to import the existing

RAID configuration to the new ServeRAID adapter.

v If the server is configured for RAID operation using a ServeRAID

adapter, you might have to reconfigure your disk arrays after you
install hard disk drives. See the ServeRAID adapter documentation
for additional information about RAID operation and complete
instructions for using the ServeRAID adapter.

If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to
“Completing the installation” on page 53.

Installing the virtual media key

To install the virtual media key, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines”
on page 26.

2. Remove the cover (see “Removing the cover” on page 28).

3. Align the virtual media key with the mounting tab and slide it down the tab onto
the connector on the system board. Press the virtual media key down into the
connector until it is firmly seated on the system board.

Virtual media
key connector

Microprocessor

Virtual media
key (front)

Heatsink

Orientation

DIMMs

DIMMs

Mounting bracket

(rear)

Mounting tab

If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to
“Completing the installation” on page 53.

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Installing a USB embedded hypervisor flash device

To install a hypervisor flash device, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines”
on page 26.

2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords.

3. Remove the cover (see “Removing the cover” on page 28).

4. Grasp the front and rear of the riser-card assembly and lift it out of the PCI
riser-card slot on the system board.

5. Unlock the retention latch on the USB connector by squeezing the two retention
clips toward each other.

6. Lift to open the retention latch.

7. Align the flash device with the USB connector on the system board and push it
into the USB connector until it is firmly seated.

8. Press down on the retention latch to lock the flash device into the USB
connector.

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

Completing the installation

To complete the installation, complete the following steps:

1. If you removed any air baffles, reinstall them (see “Replacing the DIMM air
baffle”).

2. If you removed the server cover, replace it (see “Replacing the cover” on page

54).

3. Install the server in the rack cabinet (see the Rack Installation Instructions that
come with the server for instructions).

4. Reconnect the cables and power cords (see “Connecting the cables” on page

55).

5. Update the server configuration (see “Updating the server configuration” on
page 55).

6. Slide the server back into the rack, if necessary.

Replacing the DIMM air baffle

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

1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines”
on page 26.

Chapter 2. Installing optional devices 53

2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and
all external cables (see “Turning off the server” on page 16).

3. Align the DIMM air baffle over the DIMMs so that the baffle pin on the left side
of the air baffle aligns with the pin hole next to fan 2 and the baffle pin on the
right side of the air baffle aligns with the pin hole next to fan 5 on the system
board, and lower it into the server.

Air baffle

Replacing the cover

To replace the server cover, complete the following steps:

1. Align the cover over the server (toward the rear of the server) until the cover
edges slip into position over the chassis.

Important: Before sliding the cover forward, make sure that all the tabs on both
the front, rear, and side of the cover engage the chassis correctly. If all the tabs
do not engage the chassis correctly, it will be hard to remove the cover later.

2. Slide the cover forward toward the front of the server until the cover is
completely closed.

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Connecting the cables

The following illustration shows the locations of the input and output connectors on
the front of the server.

Reset button

Power-control button

Power-on LED

The following illustration shows the locations of the input and output connectors on
the rear of the server.

Power-cord
connector

You must turn off the server before you connect or disconnect cables.

Ethernet 1
activity LED

Serial
connector

Video
connector

Hard disk drive activity LED

Locator LED

System-error LED

Ethernet 1
link LED

USB 1-2 connector

Ethernet 2
activity LED

Ethernet 2
link LED

NMI button

USB 3-4 connector

USB 1 connector

USB 2 connector

PCI slot 1

Hard disk drive activity
LED (green)

Hard disk drive status
LED (amber)

PCI slot 2

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.

Updating the server configuration

When you start the server for the first time after you add or remove a device, you
might receive a message that the configuration has changed. The Setup utility
starts automatically so that you can save the new configuration settings.

Some optional devices have device drivers that you must install. For information
about installing device drivers, see the documentation that comes with each device.

If the server has an optional RAID adapter and you have installed or removed a
hard disk drive, see the documentation that comes with the RAID adapter for
information about reconfiguring the disk arrays.

Note: If the server is configured for RAID operation using a ServeRAID adapter,

you might have to reconfigure your disk arrays after you install hard disk
drives. See the ServeRAID adapter documentation for additional information
about RAID operation and complete instructions for using the ServeRAID
adapter.

For information about configuring the integrated Gigabit Ethernet controller, see
“Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller” on page 70.

Chapter 2. Installing optional devices 55

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Chapter 3. Configuring the server

The following configuration programs come with the server:

v Setup utility

The UEFI (formerly BIOS) Setup Utility program is part of the basic input/output
system firmware. Use it to change interrupt request (IRQ) settings, change the
startup-device sequence, set the date and time, and set passwords. For
information about using this program, see “Using the Setup utility” on page 58.

v Boot Manager program

The Boot Manager program is part of the server firmware. Use it to override the
startup sequence that is set in the Setup utility and temporarily assign a device to
be first in the startup sequence. For more information about using this program,
see “Using the Boot Manager program” on page 63.

v IBM ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD

The ServerGuide program provides software-setup tools and installation tools
that are designed for the server. Use this CD during the installation of the server
to configure basic hardware features, such as an integrated SAS/SATA controller
with RAID capabilities, and to simplify the installation of your operating system.
For information about using this CD, see “Using the ServerGuide Setup and
Installation CD” on page 64.

v Integrated management module

Use the integrated management module (IMM) for configuration, to update the
firmware and sensor data record/field replaceable unit (SDR/FRU) data, and to
remotely manage a network. For information about using the IMM, see “Using the
integrated management module” on page 66.

v VMware ESXi embedded hypervisor

The VMware ESXi embedded hypervisor is available on the server models that
come with an installed the USB embedded hypervisor flash device. The USB
flash device is installed in the USB connector on the system board. Hypervisor is
virtualization software that enables multiple operating systems to run on a host
system at the same time. For more information about using the embedded
hypervisor, see “Using the embedded hypervisor” on page 67.

v Remote presence capability and blue-screen capture

The remote presence and blue-screen capture feature are integrated into the
Integrated Management Module (IMM). The virtual media key is required to
enable the remote presence functions. When the optional virtual media key is
installed in the server, it activates the remote presence functions. Without the
virtual media key, you will not be able to access the network remotely to mount
or unmount drives or images on the client system. However, you will still be able
to access the Web interface without the virtual media key. You can order the
optional IBM Virtual Media Key, if one did not come with your server. For more
information about how to enable the remote presence function, see “Using the
remote presence capability and blue-screen capture” on page 68.

v Ethernet controller configuration

For information about configuring the Ethernet controller, see “Configuring the
Gigabit Ethernet controller” on page 70.

v LSI Configuration Utility program

Use the LSI Configuration Utility program to configure the integrated SAS/SATA
controller with RAID capabilities and the devices that are attached to it. For
information about using this program, see “Using the LSI Configuration Utility
program” on page 71.

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The following table lists the different server configurations and the applications
that are available for configuring and managing RAID arrays.

Table 12. Server configuration and applications for configuring and managing RAID arrays

Server configuration

ServeRAID-BR10il v2
adapter installed

ServeRAID-MR10i adapter
installed

ServeRAID-MR10is VAULT
adapter installed

RAID array configuration
(before operating system is
installed)

LSI Utility (Setup utility, press
Ctrl+C), ServerGuide

MegaRAID Storage Manager
(MSM), MegaRAID BIOS
Configuration Utility (press C
to start), ServerGuide

MegaRAID Storage Manager
(MSM), MegaRAID BIOS
Configuration Utility (press C
to start), ServerGuide

RAID array management
(after operating system is
installed)

MegaRAID Storage Manager
(for monitoring storage only)

MegaRAID Storage Manager
(MSM)

MegaRAID Storage Manager
(MSM)

v IBM Advanced Settings Utility (ASU) program

Use this program as an alternative to the Setup utility for modifying UEFI settings
and IMM settings. Use the ASU program online or out of band to modify UEFI
settings from the command line without the need to restart the server to access
the Setup utility. For more information about using this program, see “IBM
Advanced Settings Utility program” on page 73.

Using the Setup utility

Use the Setup utility to perform the following tasks:

v View configuration information
v View and change assignments for devices and I/O ports
v Set the date and time
v Set the startup characteristics of the server and the order of startup devices
v Set and change settings for advanced hardware features
v View, set, and change settings for power-management features
v View and clear error logs
v Resolve configuration conflicts

Starting the Setup utility

To start the Setup utility, complete the following steps:

1. Turn on the server.

Note: Approximately 1 to 3 minutes after the server is connected to ac power,

the power-control button becomes active.

2. When the prompt <F1> Setup is displayed, press F1. If you have set an
administrator password, you must type the administrator password to access the
full Setup utility menu. If you do not type the administrator password, a limited
Setup utility menu is available.

3. Select settings to view or change.

Setup utility menu choices

The following choices are on the Setup utility main menu. Depending on the version
of the firmware, some menu choices might differ slightly from these descriptions.

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v System Information

Select this choice to view information about the server. When you make changes
through other choices in the Setup utility, some of those changes are reflected in
the system information; you cannot change settings directly in the system
information. This choice is on the full Setup utility menu only.

– System Summary

Select this choice to view configuration information, including the ID, speed,
and cache size of the microprocessor, machine type and model of the server,
the serial number, the system UUID, and the amount of installed memory.
When you make configuration changes through other options in the Setup
utility, the changes are reflected in the system summary; you cannot change
settings directly in the system summary.

– Product Data

Select this choice to view the system-board identifier, the revision level or
issue date of the firmware, the integrated management module and
diagnostics code, and the version and date.

This choice is on the full Setup utility menu only.

v System Settings

Select this choice to view or change the server component settings.
– Processors

Select this choice to view or change the processor settings.

– Memory

Select this choice to view or change the memory settings.

– Devices and I/O Ports

Select this choice to view or change assignments for devices and input/output
(I/O) ports. You can configure the serial ports; configure remote console
redirection; enable or disable integrated Ethernet controllers. If you disable a
device, it cannot be configured, and the operating system will not be able to
detect it (this is equivalent to disconnecting the device).

– Power

Select this choice to set the operating mode if a power loss occurs.

– Operating Modes

Select this choice to view or change the operating profile (performance and
power utilization).

– Legacy Support

Select this choice to view or set legacy support.

- Force Legacy Video on Boot
Select this choice to force INT video support, if the operating system does

not support UEFI video output standards.

- Rehook INT 19h
Select this choice to enable or disable devices from taking control of the

boot process. The default is Disable.

- Legacy Thunk Support
Select this choice to enable or disable UEFI to interact with PCI mass

storage devices that are non-UEFI compliant.

– Integrated Management Module

Select this choice to view or change the settings for the integrated
management module.

- POST Watchdog Timer

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Select this choice to view or enable the POST watchdog timer.

- POST Watchdog Timer Value
Select this choice to view or set the POST loader watchdog timer value.

- Reboot System on NMI
Enable or disable restarting the system whenever a nonmaskable interrupt

(NMI) occurs. Enable is the default.

- Commands on USB Interface Preference
Select this choice to enable or disable the Ethernet over USB interface on

IMM.

- Network Configuration
Select this choice to view the system management network interface port,

the IMM MAC address, the current IMM IP address, and the host name;
define the static IMM IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address;
specify whether to use the static IP address or have DHCP assign the IMM
IP address; save the network changes; and reset the IMM.

- Reset IMM to Defaults
Select this choice to view or reset IMM to the default settings.

- Reset IMM
Select this choice to reset IMM.

– System Security

Select this choice to view or configure Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
support.

– Adapters and UEFI Drivers

Select this choice to view information about the UEFI 1.10 and UEFI 2.0
compliant adapters and drivers installed in the server.

– Network

Select this choice to view or configure the network device options, such as
PXE and network devices.

v Date and Time

Select this choice to set the date and time in the server, in 24-hour format
(hour:minute:second).

This choice is on the full Setup utility menu only.

v Start Options

Select this choice to view or boot to devices, including the startup sequence. The
server starts from the first boot record that it finds.

The startup sequence specifies the order in which the server checks devices to
find a boot record. The server starts from the first boot record that it finds.

This choice is on the full Setup utility menu only.

v Boot Manager

Select this choice to view, add, delete, or change the device boot priority, boot
from a file, select a one-time boot, or reset the boot order to the default setting.

If the server has Wake on LAN hardware and software and the operating system
supports Wake on LAN functions, you can specify a startup sequence for the
Wake on LAN functions. For example, you can define a startup sequence that
checks for a disc in the CD-RW/DVD drive, then checks the hard disk drive, and
then checks a network adapter.

v System Event Logs

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Select this choice to enter the System Event Manager, where you can view the
POST event log and system-event log.

The POST event log contains the three most recent error codes and messages
that were generated during POST.

The system-event log contains POST and system management interrupt (SMI)
events and all events that are generated by the baseboard management
controller that is embedded in the integrated management module.

Important: If the system-error LED on the front of the server is lit but there are
no other error indications, clear the system-event log. Also, after you complete a
repair or correct an error, clear the system-event log to turn off the system-error
LED on the front of the server.

– POST Event Viewer

Select this choice to enter the POST event viewer to view the POST event
log.

– System Event Log

Select this choice to view the system-event log.

– Clear System Event Log

Select this choice to clear the system-event log.

v User Security

Select this choice to set or clear passwords. See “Passwords” on page 62 for
more information.

This choice is on the full and limited Setup utility menu.
– Power-on Password

Select this choice to set a power-on password. See “Power-on password” on
page 62 for more information.

– Administrator Password

Select this choice to set an administrator password. An administrator
password is intended to be used by a system administrator; it limits access to
the full Setup utility menu. If an administrator password is set, the full Setup
utility menu is available only if you type the administrator password at the
password prompt. For more information, see “Administrator password” on
page 63.

Attention: If you forget the administrator password, you cannot reset the
password. You must replace the system board.

v Save Settings

Select this choice to save the changes that you have made in the settings.

v Restore Settings

Select this choice to cancel the changes that you have made in the settings and
restore the previous settings.

v Load Default Settings

Select this choice to cancel the changes that you have made in the settings and
restore the factory settings.

v Exit Setup

Select this choice to exit from the Setup utility. If you have not saved the
changes that you have made in the settings, you are asked whether you want to
save the changes or exit without saving them.

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Passwords

From the User Security menu choice, you can set, change, and delete a power-on
password and an administrator password. The User Security choice is on the full
Setup utility menu only.

If you set only a power-on password, you must type the power-on password to
complete the system startup and to have access to the full Setup utility menu.

An administrator password is intended to be used by a system administrator; it
limits access to the full Setup utility menu. If you set only an administrator
password, you do not have to type a password to complete the system startup, but
you must type the administrator password to access the Setup utility menu.

If you set a power-on password for a user and an administrator password for a
system administrator, you must type the power-on password to complete the system
startup. A system administrator who types the administrator password has access to
the full Setup utility menu; the system administrator can give the user authority to
set, change, and delete the power-on password. A user who types the power-on
password has access to only the limited Setup utility menu; the user can set,
change, and delete the power-on password, if the system administrator has given
the user that authority.

Power-on password

If a power-on password is set, when you turn on the server, the system startup will
not be completed until you type the power-on password. You can use any
combination of 6-20 printable ASCII characters for the password.

When a power-on password is set, you can enable the Unattended Start mode, in
which the keyboard and mouse remain locked but the operating system can start.
You can unlock the keyboard and mouse by typing the power-on password.

If you forget the power-on password, you can regain access to the server in any of
the following ways:

v If an administrator password is set, type the administrator password at the

password prompt. Start the Setup utility and reset the power-on password.

v Remove the battery from the server and then reinstall it. See the Problem

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

instructions for removing the battery.

v Change the position of the clear CMOS jumper on the system board to pins 2

and 3 to bypass the power-on password check. The jumper location is shown in
the following illustration.

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Attention: Before you change any switch settings or move any jumpers, turn
off the server; then, disconnect all power cords and external cables. See the
safety information that begins on page v. Do not change settings or move
jumpers on any system-board switch or jumper blocks that are not shown in this
document.

The power-on password override jumper does not affect the administrator
password.

Administrator password

If an administrator password is set, you must type the administrator password for
access to the full Setup utility menu. You can use any combination of 6-20 printable
ASCII characters for the password.

Attention: If you forget the administrator password, you cannot reset the
password. You must replace the system board.

Using the Boot Manager program

The Boot Manager program is a built-in, menu-driven configuration utility program
that you can use to temporarily redefine the first startup device without changing
settings in the Setup utility.

To use the Boot Manager program, complete the following steps:

1. Turn off the server.

2. Restart the server.

3. When the prompt <F12> Select Boot Device is displayed, press F12. If a
bootable USB mass storage device is installed, a submenu item (USB
Key/Disk) is displayed.

4. Use the Up Arrow and Down Arrow keys to select an item from the Boot
Selection Menu and press Enter.

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The next time the server starts, it returns to the startup sequence that is set in the
Setup utility.

Starting the backup server firmware

The system board contains a backup copy area for the server firmware. This is a
secondary copy of the server firmware that you update only during the process of
updating the server firmware. If the primary copy of the server firmware becomes
damaged, use this backup copy.

To force the server to start from the backup copy, turn off the server; then, place the
JP6 jumper in the backup position (pins 2 and 3).

Use the backup copy of the server firmware until the primary copy is restored. After
the primary copy is restored, turn off the server; then, move the JP6 jumper back to
the primary position (pins 1 and 2).

Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD

The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD provides software setup tools and
installation tools that are designed for your server. The ServerGuide program
detects the server model and hardware options that are installed and uses that
information during setup to configure the hardware. Use this CD during the initial
installation of the server to simplify the operating-system installations by providing
updated device drivers and, in some cases, installing them automatically. To
download the CD, go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/management/serverguide/
sub.html and click IBM Service and Support Site.

Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. The actual procedure

might vary slightly from what is described in this document.

To start the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, complete the following steps:

1. Insert the CD, and restart the server. If the CD does not start, see “ServerGuide
Problems” in the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the System x
Documentation CD.

2. Follow the instructions on the screen to:
a. Select your language.
b. Select your keyboard layout and country.
c. View the overview to learn about ServerGuide features.
d. View the readme file to review installation tips for your operating system and

adapter.

e. Start the operating-system installation. You will need your operating-system

CD.

The ServerGuide program has the following features:

v An easy-to-use interface
v Diskette-free setup, and configuration programs that are based on detected

hardware

v ServeRAID Manager program, which configures your ServeRAID adapter
v Device drivers that are provided for your server model and detected hardware
v Operating-system partition size and file-system type that are selectable during

setup

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ServerGuide features

Features and functions can vary slightly with different versions of the ServerGuide
program. To learn more about the version that you have, start the ServerGuide
Setup and Installation CD and view the online overview. Not all features are
supported on all server models.

The ServerGuide program requires a supported IBM server with an enabled
startable (bootable) CD drive. In addition to the ServerGuide Setup and Installation
CD, you must have your operating-system CD to install the operating system.

The ServerGuide program performs the following tasks:

v Sets system date and time
v Detects the RAID adapter or controller and runs the SAS/SATA RAID

configuration program

v Checks the microcode (firmware) levels of a ServeRAID adapter and determines

whether a later level is available from the CD

v Detects installed hardware options and provides updated device drivers for most

adapters and devices

v Provides diskette-free installation for supported Windows operating systems
v Includes an online readme file with links to tips for your hardware and

operating-system installation

Setup and configuration overview

When you use the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, you do not need setup
diskettes. You can use the CD to configure any supported IBM server model. The
setup program provides a list of tasks that are required to set up your server model.
On a server with a ServeRAID adapter or SAS/SATA controller with RAID
capabilities, you can run the SAS/SATA RAID configuration program to create
logical drives.

Note: Features and functions can vary slightly with different versions of the

ServerGuide program.

Important: Before you install a legacy operating system (such as VMware) on a
server with an LSI SAS controller, you must first complete the following steps:

1. Update the device driver for the LSI SAS controller to the latest level.

2. In the Setup utility, set Legacy Only as the first option in the boot sequence in
the Boot Manager menu.

3. Using the LSI Configuration Utility program, select a boot drive.

For detailed information and instructions, go to https://www-947.ibm.com/systems/
support/supportsite.wss/docdisplay?lndocid=MIGR-5083225.

Typical operating-system installation

The ServerGuide program can reduce the time it takes to install an operating
system. It provides the device drivers that are required for your hardware and for
the operating system that you are installing. This section describes a typical
ServerGuide operating-system installation.

Note: Features and functions can vary slightly with different versions of the

ServerGuide program.

1. After you have completed the setup process, the operating-system installation
program starts. (You will need your operating-system CD to complete the
installation.)

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2. The ServerGuide program stores information about the server model, service
processor, hard disk drive controllers, and network adapters. Then, the program
checks the CD for newer device drivers. This information is stored and then
passed to the operating-system installation program.

3. The ServerGuide program presents operating-system partition options that are
based on your operating-system selection and the installed hard disk drives.

4. The ServerGuide program prompts you to insert your operating-system CD and
restart the server. At this point, the installation program for the operating system
takes control to complete the installation.

Installing your operating system without using ServerGuide

If you have already configured the server hardware and you are not using the
ServerGuide program to install your operating system, complete the following steps
to download the latest operating-system installation instructions from the IBM Web
site.

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. From the menu on the left side of the page, click System x support search.

4. From the Task menu, select Install.

5. From the Product family menu, select System x3250 M3.

6. From the Operating system menu, select your operating system, and then click

Search to display the available installation documents.

Using the integrated management module

The integrated management module (IMM) is a second generation of the functions
that were formerly provided by the baseboard management controller hardware. It
combines service processor functions, video controller, and (when an optional
virtual media key is installed) remote presence function in a single chip.

For more information about IMM, see the Integrated Management Module User's
Guide at http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/supportsite.wss/
docdisplay?lndocid=MIGR-5079770&brandind=5000008

The IMM supports the following basic systems-management features:
v Environmental monitor with fan speed control for temperature, voltages, fan

failure, and power supply failure.

v DIMM error assistance. The Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI)

disables a failing DIMM that is detected during POST, and the IMM lights the
associated system error LED and the failing DIMM error LED.

v System-event log (SEL).
v ROM-based IMM firmware flash updates.
v Auto Boot Failure Recovery (ABR).
v A virtual media key, which enables remote presence support (remote video,

remote keyboard/mouse, and remote storage).

v Nonmaskable interrupt (NMI) detection and reporting.
v Automatic Server Restart (ASR) when POST is not complete or the operating

system hangs and the operating system watchdog timer times-out. The IMM

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might be configured to watch for the operating system watchdog timer and reboot
the system after a timeout, if the ASR feature is enabled. Otherwise, the IMM
allows the administrator to generate a nonmaskable interrupt (NMI) by pressing
an NMI button on the system board for an operating-system memory dump. ASR
is supported by IPMI.

v Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) Specification V2.0 and

Intelligent Platform Management Bus (IPMB) support.

v Invalid system configuration (CNFG) LED support.
v Serial port redirection over Telnet or SSH.
v Serial over LAN (SOL).
v Active Energy Manager (AEM).
v Query power-supply input power.
v PECI 2 support.
v Power/reset control (power-on, hard and soft shutdown, hard and soft reset,

schedule power control).

v Alerts (in-band and out-of-band alerting, PET traps - IPMI style, SNMP, e-mail).
v Operating-system failure blue screen capture.
v Command-line interface.
v Configuration save and restore.
v PCI configuration data.
v Boot sequence manipulation.

The IMM also provides the following remote server management capabilities
through the OSA SMBridge management utility program:

v Command-line interface (IPMI Shell)

The command-line interface provides direct access to server management
functions through the IPMI 2.0 protocol. Use the command-line interface to issue
commands to control the server power, view system information, and identify the
server. You can also save one or more commands as a text file and run the file
as a script.

v Serial over LAN

Establish a Serial over LAN (SOL) connection to manage servers from a remote
location. You can remotely view and change the UEFI settings, restart the server,
identify the server, and perform other management functions. Any standard Telnet
client application can access the SOL connection.

Using the embedded hypervisor

The VMware ESXi embedded hypervisor is available on server models that come
with an installed USB embedded hypervisor flash device. The USB flash device
installs in the USB connector on the system board (see “Installing a USB embedded
hypervisor flash device” on page 53). Hypervisor is virtualization software that
enables multiple operating systems to run on a host system at the same time. The
USB flash device is required to activate the hypervisor functions.

To start using the embedded hypervisor functions, you must add the USB flash
device to the boot order in the Setup utility.

To add the USB flash device to the boot order, complete the following steps:

1. Turn on the server.

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Note: Approximately 1 to 3 minutes after the server is connected to ac power,

the power-control button becomes active.

2. When the prompt <F1> Setup is displayed, press F1.

3. From the Setup utility main menu, select Boot Manager.

4. Select Add Boot Option; then, select Embedded Hypervisor. Press Enter, and
then select Esc.

5. Select Change Boot Order and then select Commit Changes; then, press
Enter.

6. Select Save Settings and then select Exit Setup.

If the embedded hypervisor flash device image becomes corrupt, you can use the
VMware Recovery CD that comes with the system to recover the flash device
image. To recover the flash device image, complete the following steps:

1. Turn on the server.

Note: Approximately 1 to 3 minutes after the server is connected to ac power,

the power-control button becomes active.

2. Insert the VMware Recovery CD into the CD or DVD drive.

3. Follow the instructions on the screen.

For additional information and instructions, see the VMware ESXi Server 3i
Embedded Setup Guide at http://www.vmware.com/pdf/vi3_35/esx_3i_e/r35/
vi3_35_25_3i_setup.pdf

Using the remote presence capability and blue-screen capture

The remote presence and blue-screen capture features are integrated functions of
the integrated management module (IMM). When the optional IBM Virtual Media
Key is installed in the server, it activates the remote presence functions. The virtual
media key is required to enable the integrated remote presence and blue-screen
capture features. Without the virtual media key, you will not be able to access the
network remotely to mount or unmount drives or images on the client system.
However, you can still access the Web interface without the key.

After the virtual media key is installed in the server, it is authenticated to determine
whether it is valid. If the key is not valid, you receive a message from the Web
interface (when you attempt to start the remote presence feature) indicating that the
hardware key is required to use the remote presence feature.

The virtual media key has an LED. When this LED is lit and green, it indicates that
the key is installed and functioning correctly. When the LED is not lit, it indicates
that the key might not be installed correctly.

The remote presence feature provides the following functions:
v Remotely viewing video with graphics resolutions up to 1280 x 1024 at 75 Hz,

regardless of the system state

v Remotely accessing the server, using the keyboard and mouse from a remote

client

v Mapping the CD or DVD drive, diskette drive, and USB flash drive on a remote

client, and mapping ISO and diskette image files as virtual drives that are
available for use by the server

v Uploading a diskette image to the IMM memory and mapping it to the server as a

virtual drive

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The blue-screen capture feature captures the video display contents before the IMM
restarts the server when the IMM detects an operating-system hang condition. A
system administrator can use the blue-screen capture to assist in determining the
cause of the hang condition.

Enabling the remote presence feature

To enable the remote presence feature, complete the following steps:

1. Install the virtual media key into the dedicated slot on the system board (see
“System-board optional-device connectors” on page 25).

2. Turn on the server.

Note: Approximately 1 to 3 minutes after the server is connected to ac power,

the power-control button becomes active.

Obtaining the IP address for the IMM

To access the Web interface, you need the IP address for the IMM. You can obtain
the IMM IP address through the Setup utility. The server comes with a default IP
address for the IMM of 192.168.70.125. To locate the IP address, complete the
following steps:

1. Turn on the server.

Note: Approximately 1 to 3 minutes after the server is connected to ac power,

the power-control button becomes active.

2. When the prompt <F1> Setup is displayed, press F1. (This prompt is displayed
on the screen for only a few seconds. You must press F1 quickly.) If you have
set both a power-on password and an administrator password, you must type
the administrator password to access the full Setup utility menu.

3. From the Setup utility main menu, select System Settings.

4. On the next screen, select Integrated Management Module .

5. On the next screen, select Network Configuration.

6. Find the IP address and write it down.

7. Exit from the Setup utility.

Logging on to the Web interface

To log on to the Web interface to use the remote presence functions, complete the
following steps:

1. Open a Web browser on a computer that connects to the server and in the
address or URL field, type the IP address or host name of the IMM to which
you want to connect.

Note: The IMM defaults to DHCP. If a DHCP host is not available, the IMM

2. On the Login page, type the user name and password. If you are using the IMM
for the first time, you can obtain the user name and password from your system
administrator. All login attempts are documented in the event log.

Note: The IMM is set initially with a user name of USERID and password of

assigns a static IP address of 192.168.70.125.

PASSW0RD (passw0rd with a zero, not the letter O). You have read/write
access. You must change the default password the first time you log on.

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3. On the Welcome page, type a timeout value (in minutes) in the field that is
provided. The IMM will log you off of the Web interface if your browser is
inactive for the number of minutes that you entered for the timeout value.

4. Click Continue to start the session. The System Health page provides a quick
view of the system status.

Enabling the Intel Gigabit Ethernet Utility program

The Intel Gigabit Ethernet Utility program is part of the server firmware. You can
use it to configure the network as a startable device, and you can customize where
the network startup option appears in the startup sequence. Enable and disable the
Intel Gigabit Ethernet Utility program from the Setup utility.

Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller

The Ethernet controllers are integrated on the system board. They provide an
interface for connecting to a 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1 Gbps network and provide
full-duplex (FDX) capability, which enables simultaneous transmission and reception
of data on the network. If the Ethernet ports in the server support auto-negotiation,
the controllers detect the data-transfer rate (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, or
1000BASE-T) and duplex mode (full-duplex or half-duplex) of the network and
automatically operate at that rate and mode.

You do not have to set any jumpers or configure the controllers. However, you must
install a device driver to enable the operating system to address the controllers. To
find updated information about configuring the controllers, 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 Software and device drivers.

4. From the Product family menu, select System x3250 M3 and click Go.

Enabling and configuring Serial over LAN (SOL)

Establish a Serial over LAN (SOL) connection to manage servers from a remote
location. You can remotely view and change the BIOS settings, restart the server,
identify the server, and perform other management functions. Any standard Telnet
client application can access the SOL connection.

To enable and configure the server for SOL, you must update and configure the
UEFI code; update and configure the integrated management module (IMM)
firmware; update and configure the Ethernet controller firmware; and enable the
operating system for an SOL connection.

UEFI update and configuration

To update and configure the UEFI code to enable SOL, complete the following
steps:

1. Update the UEFI code:
a. Download the latest version of the UEFI code from http://www.ibm.com/

systems/support/.

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b. Update the UEFI code, following the instructions that come with the update

file that you downloaded.

2. Update the IMM firmware:
a. Download the latest version of the IMM firmware from http://www.ibm.com/

systems/support/.

b. Update the IMM firmware, following the instructions that come with the

update file that you downloaded.

3. Configure the UEFI settings:
a. When you are prompted to start the Configuration/Setup Utility program,

restart the server and press F1.
b. Select System Settings → Devices and I/O Ports.
c. Select Console Redirection Settings; then, make sure that the values are

set as follows:

v COM Port 1: Enable
v Remote Console: Enable
v Serial Port Sharing: Enable
v Serial Port Access Mode: Dedicated COM1 Settings
v Baud Rate: 115200
v Data Bits:8
v Parity: None Stop
v Bits:1
v Thermal Emulation: ANSI
v Active After Boot: Enable
v Flow Control: Hardware

d. Press Esc twice to exit the Devices and I/O Ports section of the

Configuration/Setup Utility program.
e. Select Save Settings; then, press Enter.
f. Press Enter to confirm.
g. Select Exit Setup; then, press Enter.
h. Make sure that Yes, exit the Setup Utility is selected; then, press Enter.

Using the LSI Configuration Utility program

Note:

v Simple-swap SATA hard disk drives support AHCI mode.
v Simple-swap models only support ServeRAID-BR10il adapter.

Use the LSI Configuration Utility program to configure and manage redundant array
of independent disks (RAID) arrays. Be sure to use this program as described in
this document.

v Use the LSI Configuration Utility program to perform the following tasks:

– Perform a low-level format on a hard disk drive
– Create an array of hard disk drives with or without a hot-spare drive
– Set protocol parameters on hard disk drives

The integrated SAS/SATA controller with RAID capabilities supports RAID arrays.
You can use the LSI Configuration Utility program to configure RAID 1 (IM), RAID
1E (IME), and RAID 0 (IS) for a single pair of attached devices. If you install the
optional ServeRAID-MR10i SAS/SATA controller, it provides RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6,

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and 10 support. If you install a different type of RAID adapter, follow the instructions
in the documentation that comes with the adapter to view or change settings for
attached devices.

In addition, you can download an LSI command-line configuration program from
http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/.

When you are using the LSI Configuration Utility program to configure and manage
arrays, consider the following information:

v The integrated SAS/SATA controller with RAID capabilities supports the following

features:
– Integrated Mirroring (IM) with hot-spare support (also known as RAID 1)

Use this option to create an integrated array of two disks plus up to two
optional hot spares. All data on the primary disk can be migrated.

– Integrated Mirroring Enhanced (IME) with hot-spare support (also known as

RAID 1E)
Use this option to create an integrated mirror enhanced array of three to eight

disks, including up to two optional hot spares. All data on the array disks will
be deleted.

– Integrated Striping (IS) (also known as RAID 0)

Use this option to create an integrated striping array of two to eight disks. All
data on the array disks will be deleted.

v Hard disk drive capacities affect how you create arrays. The drives in an array

can have different capacities, but the RAID controller treats them as if they all
have the capacity of the smallest hard disk drive.

v If you use an integrated SAS/SATA controller with RAID capabilities to configure

a RAID 1 (mirrored) array after you have installed the operating system, you will
lose access to any data or applications that were previously stored on the
secondary drive of the mirrored pair.

v If you install a different type of RAID controller, see the documentation that

comes with the controller for information about viewing and changing settings for
attached devices.

Starting the LSI Configuration Utility program

To start the LSI Configuration Utility program, complete the following steps:

1. Turn on the server.

Note: Approximately 1 to 3 minutes after the server is connected to ac power,

2. When the prompt <F1 Setup> is displayed, press F1. If you have set an
administrator password, you are prompted to type the password.

3. Select System Settings → Adapters and UEFI drivers.

4. Select Please refresh this page on the first visit and press Enter.

5. Select LSI controller_driver_name Driver and press Enter, where
controller_driver_name is the name of the SAS/SATA controller driver. For the
SAS/SATA controller driver name, see the documentation that comes with your
controller.

6. To perform storage-management tasks, follow the procedures in the
documentation that comes with the SAS/SATA controller.

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the power-control button becomes active.

When you have finished changing settings, press Esc to exit from the program;
select Save to save the settings that you have changed.

Formatting a hard disk drive

Low-level formatting removes all data from the hard disk. If there is data on the disk
that you want to save, back up the hard disk before you perform this procedure.

Note: Before you format a hard disk, make sure that the disk is not part of a

mirrored pair.

To format a drive, complete the following steps:

1. From the list of adapters, select the controller (channel) for the drive that you
want to format and press Enter.

2. Select SAS Topology and press Enter.

3. Select Direct Attach Devices and press Enter.

4. To highlight the drive that you want to format, use the Up Arrow and Down
Arrow keys. To scroll left and right, use the Left Arrow and Right Arrow keys or
the End key. Press Alt+D.

5. To start the low-level formatting operation, select Format and press Enter.

Creating a RAID array of hard disk drives

To create a RAID array of hard disk drives, complete the following steps:

1. From the list of adapters, select the controller (channel) for the drives that you
want to mirror.

2. Select RAID Properties.

3. Select the type of array that you want to create.

4. Use the arrow keys to highlight the first drive in the pair; then, press the Minus
(-) or Plus (+) key to change the mirror value to Primary.

5. Continue to select the next drive using the Minus (-) or Plus (+) key until you
have selected all the drives for your array.

6. Press C to create the disk array.

7. Select Apply changes and exit menu to create the array.

IBM Advanced Settings Utility program

The IBM Advanced Settings Utility (ASU) program is an alternative to the Setup
utility for modifying UEFI settings. Use the ASU program online or out of band to
modify UEFI settings from the command line without the need to restart the system
to access the Setup utility.

You can also use the ASU program to configure the optional remote presence
features or other IMM settings. The remote presence features provide enhanced
systems-management capabilities.

In addition, the ASU program provides limited settings for configuring the IPMI
function in the IMM through the command-line interface.

Use the command-line interface to issue setup commands. You can save any of the
settings as a file and run the file as a script. The ASU program supports scripting
environments through a batch-processing mode.

Chapter 3. Configuring the server 73

For more information and to download the ASU program, go to
http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/.

Updating IBM Systems Director

If you plan to use IBM Systems Director to manage the server, you must check for
the latest applicable IBM Systems Director updates and interim fixes.

Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. The actual procedure

might vary slightly from what is described in this document.

To locate and install a newer version of IBM Systems Director, complete the
following steps:

1. Check for the latest version of IBM Systems Director:
a. Go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/management/director/downloads.html.
b. If a newer version of IBM Systems Director than what comes with the server

is shown in the drop-down list, follow the instructions on the Web page to
download the latest version.

2. Install the IBM Systems Director program.

If your management server is connected to the Internet, to locate and install
updates and interim fixes, complete the following steps:

1. Make sure that you have run the Discovery and Inventory collection tasks.

2. On the Welcome page of the IBM Systems Director Web interface, click View
updates.

3. Click Check for updates. The available updates are displayed in a table.

4. Select the updates that you want to install, and click Install to start the
installation wizard.

If your management server is not connected to the Internet, to locate and install
updates and interim fixes, complete the following steps:

1. Make sure that you have run the Discovery and Inventory collection tasks.

2. On a system that is connected to the Internet, go to http://www.ibm.com/
eserver/support/fixes/fixcentral/.

3. From the Product family list, select IBM Systems Director.

4. From the Product list, select IBM Systems Director .

5. From the Installed version list, select the latest version, and click Continue.

6. Download the available updates.

7. Copy the downloaded files to the management server.

8. On the management server, on the Welcome page of the IBM Systems
Director Web interface, click the Manage tab, and click Update Manager.

9. Click Import updates and specify the location of the downloaded files that you
copied to the management server.

10. Return to the Welcome page of the Web interface, and click View updates.

11. Select the updates that you want to install, and click Install to start the
installation wizard.

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Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance

If you need help, service, or technical assistance or just want more information
about IBM products, you will find a wide variety of sources available from IBM to
assist you. This section contains information about where to go for additional
information about IBM and IBM products, what to do if you experience a problem
with your system, and whom to call for service, if it is necessary.

Before you call

Before you call, make sure that you have taken these steps to try to solve the
problem yourself:

v Check all cables to make sure that they are connected.
v Check the power switches to make sure that the system and any optional

devices are turned on.

v Use the troubleshooting information in your system documentation, and use the

diagnostic tools that come with your system. Information about diagnostic tools is
in the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM Documentation CD
that comes with your system.

v Go to the IBM support Web site at http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/ to check

for technical information, hints, tips, and new device drivers or to submit a
request for information.

You can solve many problems without outside assistance by following the
troubleshooting procedures that IBM provides in the online help or in the
documentation that is provided with your IBM product. The documentation that
comes with IBM systems also describes the diagnostic tests that you can perform.
Most systems, operating systems, and programs come with documentation that
contains troubleshooting procedures and explanations of error messages and error
codes. If you suspect a software problem, see the documentation for the operating
system or program.

Using the documentation

Information about your IBM system and preinstalled software, if any, or optional
device is available in the documentation that comes with the product. That
documentation can include printed documents, online documents, readme files, and
help files. See the troubleshooting information in your system documentation for
instructions for using the diagnostic programs. The troubleshooting information or
the diagnostic programs might tell you that you need additional or updated device
drivers or other software. IBM maintains pages on the World Wide Web where you
can get the latest technical information and download device drivers and updates.
To access these pages, go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/ and follow the
instructions. Also, some documents are available through the IBM Publications
Center at http://www.ibm.com/shop/publications/order/.

Getting help and information from the World Wide Web

On the World Wide Web, the IBM Web site has up-to-date information about IBM
systems, optional devices, services, and support. The address for IBM System x
and xSeries®information is http://www.ibm.com/systems/x/. The address for IBM
BladeCenter
for IBM IntelliStation®information is http://www.ibm.com/intellistation/.

© Copyright IBM Corp. 2010 75

®

information is http://www.ibm.com/systems/bladecenter/. The address

®

You can find service information for IBM systems and optional devices at
http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/.

Software service and support

Through IBM Support Line, you can get telephone assistance, for a fee, with usage,
configuration, and software problems with System x and xSeries servers,
BladeCenter products, IntelliStation workstations, and appliances. For information
about which products are supported by Support Line in your country or region, see
http://www.ibm.com/services/sl/products/.

For more information about Support Line and other IBM services, see
http://www.ibm.com/services/, or see http://www.ibm.com/planetwide/ for support
telephone numbers. In the U.S. and Canada, call 1-800-IBM-SERV
(1-800-426-7378).

Hardware service and support

You can receive hardware service through your IBM reseller or IBM Services. To
locate a reseller authorized by IBM to provide warranty service, go to
http://www.ibm.com/partnerworld/ and click Find a Business Partner on the right
side of the page. For IBM support telephone numbers, see http://www.ibm.com/
planetwide/. In the U.S. and Canada, call 1-800-IBM-SERV (1-800-426-7378).

In the U.S. and Canada, hardware service and support is available 24 hours a day,
7 days a week. In the U.K., these services are available Monday through Friday,
from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

IBM Taiwan product service

IBM Taiwan product service contact information:

IBM Taiwan Corporation
3F, No 7, Song Ren Rd.
Taipei, Taiwan
Telephone: [phone]

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Appendix B. Notices

This information was developed for products and services offered in the U.S.A.

IBM may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this document in
other countries. Consult your local IBM representative for information on the
products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to an IBM
product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that IBM
product, program, or service may be used. Any functionally equivalent product,
program, or service that does not infringe any IBM intellectual property right may be
used instead. However, it is the user's responsibility to evaluate and verify the
operation of any non-IBM product, program, or service.

IBM may have patents or pending patent applications covering subject matter
described in this document. The furnishing of this document does not give you any
license to these patents. You can send license inquiries, in writing, to:

IBM Director of Licensing
IBM Corporation
North Castle Drive
Armonk, NY 10504-1785
U.S.A.

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION PROVIDES THIS
PUBLICATION “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES
OF NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Some states do not allow disclaimer of express or
implied warranties in certain transactions, therefore, this statement may not apply to
you.

Trademarks

This information could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors.
Changes are periodically made to the information herein; these changes will be
incorporated in new editions of the publication. IBM may make improvements and/or
changes in the product(s) and/or the program(s) described in this publication at any
time without notice.

Any references in this information to non-IBM Web sites are provided for
convenience only and do not in any manner serve as an endorsement of those
Web sites. The materials at those Web sites are not part of the materials for this
IBM product, and use of those Web sites is at your own risk.

IBM may use or distribute any of the information you supply in any way it believes
appropriate without incurring any obligation to you.

IBM, the IBM logo, and ibm.com are trademarks or registered trademarks of
International Business Machines Corporation in the United States, other countries,
or both. If these and other IBM trademarked terms are marked on their first
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information was published. Such trademarks may also be registered or common law
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Web at “Copyright and trademark information” at http://www.ibm.com/legal/
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®or™

), these symbols

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Adobe and PostScript are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe
Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

Cell Broadband Engine is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment, Inc., in the
United States, other countries, or both and is used under license therefrom.

Intel, Intel Xeon, Itanium, and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.

Java and all Java-based trademarks are trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc., in
the United States, other countries, or both.

Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds in the United States, other
countries, or both.

Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in
the United States, other countries, or both.

UNIX is a registered trademark of The Open Group in the United States and other
countries.

Other company, product, or service names may be trademarks or service marks of
others.

Important notes

Processor speed indicates the internal clock speed of the microprocessor; other
factors also affect application performance.

CD or DVD drive speed is the variable read rate. Actual speeds vary and are often
less than the possible maximum.

When referring to processor storage, real and virtual storage, or channel volume,
KB stands for 1024 bytes, MB stands for 1 048 576 bytes, and GB stands for
1 073 741 824 bytes.

When referring to hard disk drive capacity or communications volume, MB stands
for 1 000 000 bytes, and GB stands for 1 000 000 000 bytes. Total user-accessible
capacity can vary depending on operating environments.

Maximum internal hard disk drive capacities assume the replacement of any
standard hard disk drives and population of all hard disk drive bays with the largest
currently supported drives that are available from IBM.

Maximum memory might require replacement of the standard memory with an
optional memory module.

IBM makes no representation or warranties regarding non-IBM products and
services that are ServerProven

®

, including but not limited to the implied warranties
of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. These products are offered
and warranted solely by third parties.

IBM makes no representations or warranties with respect to non-IBM products.
Support (if any) for the non-IBM products is provided by the third party, not IBM.

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Some software might differ from its retail version (if available) and might not include
user manuals or all program functionality.

Particulate contamination

Attention: Airborne particulates (including metal flakes or particles) and reactive

gases acting alone or in combination with other environmental factors such as
humidity or temperature might pose a risk to the server that is described in this
document. Risks that are posed by the presence of excessive particulate levels or
concentrations of harmful gases include damage that might cause the server to
malfunction or cease functioning altogether. This specification sets forth limits for
particulates and gases that are intended to avoid such damage. The limits must not
be viewed or used as definitive limits, because numerous other factors, such as
temperature or moisture content of the air, can influence the impact of particulates
or environmental corrosives and gaseous contaminant transfer. In the absence of
specific limits that are set forth in this document, you must implement practices that
maintain particulate and gas levels that are consistent with the protection of human
health and safety. If IBM determines that the levels of particulates or gases in your
environment have caused damage to the server, IBM may condition provision of
repair or replacement of servers or parts on implementation of appropriate remedial
measures to mitigate such environmental contamination. Implementation of such
remedial measures is a customer responsibility.

Table 13. Limits for particulates and gases

Contaminant Limits

Particulate v The room air must be continuously filtered with 40% atmospheric dust

Gaseous v Copper: Class G1 as per ANSI/ISA 71.04-1985

1

ASHRAE 52.2-2008 - Method of Testing General Ventilation Air-Cleaning Devices for
Removal Efficiency by Particle Size. Atlanta: American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and
Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc.

2

The deliquescent relative humidity of particulate contamination is the relative humidity at
which the dust absorbs enough water to become wet and promote ionic conduction.

3

ANSI/ISA-71.04-1985. Environmental conditions for process measurement and control
systems: Airborne contaminants. Instrument Society of America, Research Triangle Park,
North Carolina, U.S.A.

1

spot efficiency (MERV 9) according to ASHRAE Standard 52.2

v Air that enters a data center must be filtered to 99.97% efficiency or

greater, using high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters that meet
MIL-STD-282.

v The deliquescent relative humidity of the particulate contamination

must be more than 60%

v The room must be free of conductive contamination such as zinc

whiskers.

v Silver: Corrosion rate of less than 300 Å in 30 days

2

.

3

.

Documentation format

The publications for this product are in Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF)
and should be compliant with accessibility standards. If you experience difficulties
when you use the PDF files and want to request a Web-based format or accessible
PDF document for a publication, direct your mail to the following address:

Information Development
IBM Corporation
205/A015

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In the request, be sure to include the publication part number and title.

When you send information to IBM, you grant IBM a nonexclusive right to use or
distribute the information in any way it believes appropriate without incurring any
obligation to you.

Electronic emission notices

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a

Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.

Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to
meet FCC emission limits. IBM is not responsible for any radio or television
interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by
unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment. Unauthorized changes or
modifications could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Avis de conformité à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada

Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.

Australia and New Zealand Class A statement

Attention: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may

cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate
measures.

United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirement

Notice to Customers

This apparatus is approved under approval number NS/G/1234/J/100003 for indirect
connection to public telecommunication systems in the United Kingdom.

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European Union EMC Directive conformance statement

This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EU Council
Directive 2004/108/EC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States
relating to electromagnetic compatibility. IBM cannot accept responsibility for any
failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a nonrecommended
modification of the product, including the fitting of non-IBM option cards.

This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class A
Information Technology Equipment according to CISPR 22/European Standard EN

55022. The limits for Class A equipment were derived for commercial and industrial
environments to provide reasonable protection against interference with licensed
communication equipment.

Attention: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may
cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate
measures.

European Community contact:

IBM Technical Regulations
Pascalstr. 100, Stuttgart, Germany 70569
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

Taiwanese Class A warning statement

Chinese Class A warning statement

Appendix B. Notices 81

Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement

Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association
(JEITA) statement

Japanese Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA)
Confirmed Harmonics Guideline (products less than or equal to 20 A per phase)

Korean Class A warning statement

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Index

A

accessible documentation 79
acoustical noise emissions 7
adapter

ServeRAID-MR10is VAULT

installing 49
adapter, installation 41
adapters supported 41
administrator password 61
assistance, getting 75
attention notices 5
availability 11

B

backup firmware

starting 64
bays 6
before you install a legacy operating system 65
blue screen capture features 9
blue-screen capture feature

overview 9, 69
boot manager program

using 63

C

cables

connecting 55
cabling

the ServeRAID-MR10is VAULT adapter 49
caution statements 5
CD-RW/DVD

drive activity LED 15

eject button 14
Class A electronic emission notice 80
completing

the options installation 53
components

on the server 19
configuration programs

LSI Configuration Utility 57
configuration, server

updating 55
configuring

with ServerGuide 65
configuring the server 57
connecting

the cables 55
connector

Ethernet 16

power supply 15

serial 16

USB 14, 16

video

rear 15

connectors

for options on the system board 25

on the rear of the server 15
connectors, external system board 21
connectors, internal system board 20
contamination, particulate and gaseous 7, 79
controllers

Ethernet 70
controls, LEDs, and power 13
cover

replacing 54
cover, removing 28
creating

RAID array 73

D

danger statements 5
device drivers, updates 13
devices, static-sensitive

handling 28
diagnostics program

DSA Preboot 8
DIMMs

installing 29
documentation

Documentation Browser 3

Documentation CD 3
documentation format 79
documentation, updated

finding 5
drives 10

installing 34
DVD drive

installing 39
Dynamic System Analysis (DSA) Preboot diagnostics

program 8

E

electrical input 7
electronic emission Class A notice 80
embedded hypervisor

using 67
Enterprise X-Architecture technology 9
environment 7
Ethernet

activity status LED 15

link status LED 15
Ethernet connector 16
Ethernet support 10
expansion bays 6
external, system board connectors 21

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F

fans

size 7

weight 7
FCC Class A notice 80
features 6

ServerGuide 65
features, remote presence and blue-screen 9
finding

updated documentation 5
firmware updates 2
formatting

hard disk drive 73
front view

LED location 13
front view of the server 13

G

gaseous contamination 7, 79
getting help 75
guidelines

for options installation 26

for system reliability 27

H

handling static-sensitive devices 28
hard disk drive

formatting 73

installing 35

removing 36

simple-swap SATA 35
hard disk drive activity LED 14, 15
hard disk drive status LED 15
hard disk drive, installing (hot-swap 2.5-inch) 36
hardware

requirements 3
hardware service and support 76
heat output 7
help, getting 75
hot-swap disk drive, installing 2.5-inch 36
hot-swap drive

SAS/SATA IDs 38
humidity 7
hypervisor flash devicer

installing 53

I

IBM Advanced Settings Utility program

overview 73
IBM Support Line 76
IBM Systems Director 9

systems management tool 12

updating 74
IDs for SAS/SATA hot-swap drives 38
IMM IP address

obtaining 69
important notices 5

installation guidelines 26
installation order

memory modules 33

installation, options

completing 53

installing

2.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drive 36
an adapter 41
an optional DVD drive 39
hypervisor flash device 53
memory modules 29
the IBM ServeRAID-MR10i controller 46
the ServeRAID-MR10is VAULT adapter 49

the virtual media key 52
installing drives 34
installing options 19
integrated baseboard management controller 17
integrated functions 6
integrated management module

overview 8
internal, system board connectors 20
IP address

obtaining for the IMM 69

J

jumpers and switches

on the system board 22

K

key, virtual media 9

installing 52

L

LED

AC power LED 15

DC power LED 15

Ethernet-activity status 15

Ethernet-link status 15

for CD-RW/DVD drive activity 15

for hard disk drive activity 14, 15

for hard disk drive status 15

Power-error LED 15

power-on 14

power-on button 14

system locator 14

system-error 14
LEDs

on the system board 24
legacy operating system

requirement 65
local area network (LAN) 10
LSI Configuration program 71

M

management, system 8

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memory

specifications 6

memory module

installing 29

order of installation 33
memory support 9
menu choices

for the Setup utility 58
microprocessor

specifications 6

N

NOS installation

with ServerGuide 65

without ServerGuide 66
notes 5
notes, important 78
notices 77

electronic emission 80

FCC, Class A 80
notices and statements 5

O

obtaining

the IP address for the IMM 69
online documentation 2
online publications 5
optional device connectors

on the system board 25
optional optical drive

specifications 6
options

installing 19
order of installation

memory modules 33

P

particulate contamination 7, 79
password 62

administrator 62

power-on 62
PCI

slot 1 16

slot 2 16
PCI expansion slots 6
PCI riser-card assembly

replacing 40
power

specifications 7

supply 6
power features

of the server 16
power on and working inside the server 27
Power supply with AEM

AC power LED 15

DC power LED 15

Power-error LED 15
power-on LED 14, 16

power-on password 61

R

RAID array

creating 73
RAS features 11
rear view

of the server 15
redundant array of independent disks (RAID)

adapter 35, 37, 52, 55
reliability 11
remote presence feature 9

using 68
removing the cover 28
replacing

a PCI riser-card assembly 40

the cover 54

the IBM ServeRAID-BR10il controller v2 44
requirements

software and hardware 3
reset button 14
riser card

removing 42

slots 25

S

Safety Information 5
SAS/SATA IDs

for hot-swap drives 38
serial connector 16
serial number 3
server

configuring 57

offerings 8

power features 16

turning it off 16

turning it on 16

working inside with the power on 27
server , backup firmware

starting 64
server components 19
server configuration

updating 55
server controls, LEDs, and power 13
server rear view 15
server shutdown 17
server, front view 13
ServeRAID support 10
ServeRAID-BR10il v2 controller

replacing 44
ServeRAID-MR10i controller

installing 46
ServeRAID-MR10is VAULT adapter

installing 49
ServerGuide

features 65

NOS installation 65

setup 65

using 64

Index 85

ServerGuide CD 3, 10
serviceability 11
Setup utility

menu choices 58
starting 58

using 58
shutting down the server 17
simple-swap Serial ATA hard disk drive 35, 36
slot locations

adapter 25

PCI Express 25

PCI-X 26
slots

PCI expansion 6
software

requirements 3
software service and support 76
specifications 6
standby 24
standby mode 16
starting

the backup firmware 64

the Setup utility 58
statements and notices 5
static-sensitive devices

handling 28
support, web site 75
switches and jumpers

on the system board 22
system

error LED front 14

locator LED, front 14
system board

LEDs 24

switches and jumpers 22
system board external connectors 21
system board internal connectors 20
system board optional devices connectors 25
system reliability guidelines 27
systems management 8, 10
systems management tool

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updating (continued)

the server configuration 55

USB

connector 14, 16

using

embedded hypervisor 67
LSI Configuration program 71
the boot manager program 63
the remote presence feature 68
the Setup utility 58

Utility program

IBM Advanced Settings 73

utility, Setup

menu choices 58
starting 58
using 58

V

video connector

rear 15

video controller, integrated

specifications 7

virtual media key

installing 52

virtual media key, support 9

W

Wake on LAN feature 16
web site

publication ordering 75
support 75

support line, telephone numbers 76
what the server offers 8
working inside the server

with the power on 27

X

X-Architecture technology 9

T

telephone numbers 76
temperature 7
TOE 6
trademarks 77
turning off the server 16

integrated baseboard management controller 17

turning on the server 16

U

United States electronic emission Class A notice 80
United States FCC Class A notice 80
UpdateXpress System Packs 13
updating

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Systems Director, IBM 74

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