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Note:

Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in “Notices,” on page 105, and the Warranty and Support Information document on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD.

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Contents

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

Chapter 1. The System x3400 server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Related documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Notices and statements in this document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Machine Types 7973 and 7974 features and specifications . . . . . . . . .3

Machine Types 7975 and 7976 features and specifications . . . . . . . . .4

What your server offers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

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

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

Server controls, LEDs, and power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

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

Chapter 2. Installing options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Server components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

System-board internal connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

System-board switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

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

System-board option connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

System-board LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

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

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

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

Handling static-sensitive devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

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

Removing the side cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Removing the front fan cage assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

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

Installing a drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Installing a CD or DVD drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Installing a tape drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Installing a hot-swap hard disk drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

IDs for hot-swap hard disk drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Installing a simple-swap SATA hard disk drive . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Power and signal cables for internal drives . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Installing an adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Installing a microprocessor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Installing a hot-swap power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Installing a hot-swap fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Installing the ServeRAID 8k-l adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Installing the ServeRAID-8k adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Installing the optional IBM ServeRAID-MR10is VAULT SAS/SATA Controller 60

Installing an IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine . . . . . . . . .65

Completing the installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Replacing the bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Replacing the side cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Connecting the cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Updating the server configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Connecting external devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Installing the server in a rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Chapter 3. Configuring the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Configuration/Setup Utility menu choices . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD . . . . . . . . . . . .81

ServerGuide features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Setup and configuration overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Typical operating system installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Installing your operating system without ServerGuide . . . . . . . . . .82

Using the Boot Menu program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Enabling the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility program . . . . . . . . . .83

Configuring the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet controller . . . . . . . . . . .83

Updating IBM Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Using the RAID configuration programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Configuring hot-swap SAS, hot-swap SATA, or Simple-swap S ATA (some

models) RAID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Configuring simple-swap SATA RAID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Using ServeRAID Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Cabling the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine . . . . . . . . . .91

Installing the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine firmware . . . . . .91

Completing the setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Using the baseboard management controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Enabling and configuring SOL using the OSA SMBridge management utility

program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Installing the OSA SMBridge management utility program . . . . . . . . 101

Using the baseboard management controller utility programs . . . . . . 103

Appendix. Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Important notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Product recycling and disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Battery return program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Electronic emission notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement . . . . . . . . 109

Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement . . . . . . . .110

Avis de conformité à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada . . . . . . .110

Australia and New Zealand Class A statement . . . . . . . . . . . .110

United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirement . . . . . . . .110

European Union EMC Directive conformance statement . . . . . . . .110

Taiwanese Class A warning statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Chinese Class A warning statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement . . . 111

Korean Class A warning statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

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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.

Important:

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

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

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

Statement 1:

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DANGER

Electrical

current from power, telephone, and communication cables is

hazardous.

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

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

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

outlet.

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

this product.

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

cables.

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

structural damage.

v Disconnect the attached power cords, telecommunications systems,

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

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

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

To Connect: To Disconnect:

1. Turn everything OFF.

2. First, attach all cables to devices.

3. Attach signal cables to connectors.

4. Attach power cords to outlet.

1. Turn everything OFF.

2. First, remove power cords from outlet.

3. Remove signal cables from connectors.

4. Remove all cables from devices.

5. Turn device ON.

Safety vii

Statement 2:

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

Do not:

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

Dispose

of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations.

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Statement 3:

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

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

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

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

those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure.

DANGER

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

Some diode. Note the following.

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

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

Safety ix

Statement 4:

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

CAUTION: Use safe practices when lifting.

Statement 5:

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

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Statement 8:

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

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

Statement 11:

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

Statement 12:

CAUTION: The following label indicates a hot surface nearby.

Safety xi

Statement 13:

DANGER

Overloading

a branch circuit is potentially a fire hazard and a shock hazard

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

Statement 15:

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

Statement 17:

CAUTION: The following label indicates moving parts nearby.

WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with accessories

sold with this product, will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash

hands after handling.

ADVERTENCIA: El contacto con el cable de este producto o con cables de

accesorios que se venden junto con este producto, pueden exponerle al plomo, un elemento químico que en el estado de California de los Estados Unidos está considerado como un causante de cancer y de defectos congénitos, además de otros riesgos reproductivos. Lávese las manos después de usar el producto.

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

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Chapter 1. The System x3400 server

The IBM® System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976 is a 5-U-high, high-performance server that is based on IBM X-Architecture® technologies. It is ideally suited for networking environments that require superior microprocessor performance, improved systems management, and flexible memory and data management.

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

Information document.

The server contains IBM Enterprise X-Architecture technologies, which help increase performance, reliability, and availability. For more information, see “What your server offers” on page 6 and “Reliability, availability, and serviceability” on page

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

Related documentation

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

v Installation Guide

This printed document contains instructions for setting up the server and basic instructions for installing some options.

v Warranty and Support Information

This document is in Portable Document Format (PDF) on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD. It contains information about the terms of the warranty and

getting service and assistance.

v Safety Information

This document is in PDF on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD. It contains translated caution and danger statements. Each caution and danger statement that appears in the documentation has a number that you can use to locate the corresponding statement in your language in the Safety Information document.

v Problem Determination and Service Guide

This document is in PDF on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD. It contains information to help you solve problems yourself, and it contains information for service technicians.

Depending

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

IBM System x3400 Documentation CD.

The xSeries and System x™ Tools Center is an online information center that contains information about tools for updating, managing, and deploying firmware, device drivers, and operating systems. The xSeries Tools Center is at http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/toolsctr/v1r0/index.jsp.

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

1.75 inches tall.

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

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

might vary slightly from what is described in this document.

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

2. Under Search technical support, type System x3400, and click Search.

Notices and statements in this document

The caution and danger statements that appear in this document are also in the multilingual Safety Information document, which is on the IBM System x3400

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

statement in the Safety Information document.

The following notices and statements are used in this document:

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

inconvenient or problem situations.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Machine Types 7973 and 7974 features and specifications

The following information is a high-level summary of the features and specifications for Machine Types 7973 and 7974. Depending on the server model, some features might not be available, or some specifications might not apply. See Chapter 2, “Installing options,” on page 17 for more detail information about the specifications and features and the installation of the components.

Table 1. Features and specifications

Microprocessor:

v Supports up to two Intel® Pentium

dual-core processors

v 4 MB shared Level-2 cache v 667, 1066, or 1333 MHz front-side

bus (FSB)

Use the Configuration/Setup

Note:

Utility program to determine the type and speed of the microprocessors.

Memory:

v Minimum: 1 GB v Maximum: 32 GB (16 GB in mirrored

mode)

v Types: PC2-5300, ECC fully-buffered

with double-data-rate 2 (DDR2) SDRAM

v Connectors: eight dual inline memory

module (DIMM) connectors, two-way interleaved

(depending on the model):

Drives

v Diskette (optional): External USB

diskette drive

v Hard disk drive: S ATA v One of the following IDE drives:

– CD-ROM – CD-RW (optional) – DVD-ROM (optional) – DVD-ROM/CD-RW (optional)

Drive bays (depending on the model):

v Three half-high 5.25-in. bays (one

CD or DVD drive installed) or one half-high CD or DVD drive and one full-high tape drive

v Four 3.5-in. simple-swap bays

Expansion

slots (depending on the

model):

v Six expansion slots

– Three PCI Express x8 slots (two

x8 links and one x4 link)

– One PCI 32-bit/33 MHz slot

– Two PCI-X 64-bit/133 MHz slots

Fans:

Three speed-controlled hot-swap fans

Power supply:

670 watt (90-240 V ac)

Size:

v Height: 440 mm (17.3 in.) v Depth: 747 mm (29.4 in.) v Width: 218 mm (8.6 in.) v Weight: 20 kg (42 lb) to 34 kg (75 lb)

depending upon configuration

Integrated

functions:

v Baseboard management controller

(BMC) or onboard service processor

v Broadcom 5721 10/100/1000 Ethernet

controller on the system board with RJ-45 Ethernet port

v Six-port, Serial ATA controller v Integrated RAID capability ( SATA

HostRAID)

v Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine v Two serial ports v One parallel port v Four Universal Serial Bus (USB) v2.0

ports (two on front and two on rear)

v Keyboard port v Mouse port v ATA-100 single-channel IDE controller

(bus mastering)

v ATI ES1000 video controller

– Compatible with SVGA and VGA – 16 MB SDRAM video memory

Diagnostic

LEDs:

v Fans v Memory v Power supply

Acoustical

noise emissions:

v Sound power, idling: 5.6 bel v Sound power, operating: 6.0 bel

Environment:

v Air temperature:

– Server on: 10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F)

Altitude: 0 to 914 m (2998.0 ft)

– Server off: -40° to 60°C (-40° to 140°F)

Altitude: 0 to 2133 m (7000.0 ft)

Humidity (operating and storage): 8% to

80%

output:

Heat

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

v Minimum configuration: 693 Btu per hour

(203 watts)

v Maximum configuration: 1631 Btu per hour

(478 watts)

Electrical input:

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

automatically selected

v Input voltage low range:

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

v Input voltage high range:

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

v Input kilovolt-amperes (kVA) approximately:

– Minimum: 0.21 kVA (all models) – Maximum: 0.49 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. These levels were measured in controlled acoustical environments according to the procedures specified by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) S12.10 and ISO 7779 and are reported in accordance with ISO 9296. Actual sound-pressure levels in a given location might exceed the average values stated because of room reflections and other nearby noise sources. The declared sound-power levels indicate an upper limit, below which a large number of computers will operate.

Chapter 1. The System x3400 server 3

Machine Types 7975 and 7976 features and specifications

The following information is a summary of the features and specifications for Machine Types 7975 and 7976. Depending on the server model, some features might not be available, or some specifications might not apply. See Chapter 2, “Installing options,” on page 17 for more detail information about the specifications and features and the installation of the components.

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Table 2. Features and specifications

Microprocessor:

v Supports up to two Intel® Xeon

dual-core processors or two Intel quad-core processors.

Important: Do not mix dual-core and

quad-core processors in the same system.

v 4 MB shared Level-2 cache v 667, 1066, or 1333 MHz front-side

bus (FSB)

Use the Configuration/Setup

Note:

Utility program to determine the type and speed of the microprocessors.

Memory:

v Minimum: 1 GB v Maximum: 32 GB (16 GB in mirrored

mode)

v Types: PC2-5300, ECC fully-buffered

with double-data-rate 2 (DDR2) SDRAM

v Connectors: eight dual inline memory

module (DIMM) connectors, two-way interleaved

(depending on the model):

Drives

v Diskette (optional): External USB

diskette drive

v Hard disk drive: S ATA or SAS v One of the following IDE drives:

– CD-ROM – CD-RW (optional) – DVD-ROM (optional) – DVD-ROM/CD-RW (optional)

bays (depending on the

Drive model):

v Three half-high 5.25-in. bays (one

CD or DVD drive installed) or one half-high CD or DVD and one full-high tape drive

v Eight 3.5-in. hot-swap hard disk drive

bays

Note: Yo u can install up to eight

hot-swap drives when you order the 4-drive backplane option kit.

Expansion model):

v Six expansion slots

– Three PCI Express x8 slots (two

– One PCI 32-bit/33 MHz slot

– Two PCI-X 64-bit/133 MHz slots

slots (depending on the

x8 links and one x4 link)

Fans: Three speed-controlled hot-swap

fans (standard)

Note: Six fans are required to provide

redundancy in hot-swap models; therefore, you must install an additional redundant power and cooling option kit (the option kit comes with a hot-swap power supply and three hot-swap fans) to upgrade to redundant mode.

Power supply:

One of the following power supplies:

v One nonredundant 670 watt (90-240 V

ac)

v One 835 watt (90-240 V ac).

Note: Two 835-watt power supplies

provide redundancy in hot-swap models; therefore, you must install an additional redundant power and cooling option kit (the option kit comes with an 835-watt hot-swap power supply and three hot-swap fans) to upgrade to redundant mode.

Size:

v Height: 440 mm (17.3 in.) v Depth: 747 mm (29.4 in.) v Width: 218 mm (8.6 in.) v Weight: 20 kg (42 lb) to 34 kg (75 lb)

depending upon configuration

Integrated

functions:

v Baseboard management controller

(BMC) or onboard service processor

v Broadcom 5721 10/100/1000 Ethernet

controller on the system board with RJ-45 Ethernet port

v Dual-channel (four ports per channel)

onboard SAS/SATA controller

v Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine v Two serial ports v One parallel port v Four Universal Serial Bus (USB) v2.0

ports (two on front and two on rear)

v Keyboard port v Mouse port v ATA-100 single-channel IDE controller

(bus mastering)

v ATI ES1000 video controller

– Compatible with SVGA and VGA – 16 MB SDRAM video memory

Acoustical noise emissions (depending on your model):

v Sound power, idling: 5.6 bel or 6.0 bel v Sound power, operating: 6.0 bel or 6.1

bel

Diagnostic LEDs:

v Fans v Memory v Hard disk drives (redundant models) v Power supply

Environment:

v Air temperature:

– Server on: 10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F)

Altitude: 0 to 914 m (2998.0 ft)

– Server off: -40° to 60°C (-40° to 140°F)

Altitude: 0 to 2133 m (7000.0 ft)

v Humidity (operating and storage): 8% to

80%

output:

Heat

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

v Minimum configuration: 781 Btu per hour

(229 watts)

v Maximum configuration: 1910 Btu per hour

(560 watts)

Electrical input:

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

automatically selected

v Input voltage low range:

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

Input voltage high range:

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

v Input kilovolt-amperes (kVA) approximately:

– Minimum: 0.23 kVA (all models) – Maximum: 0.57 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.

Chapter 1. The System x3400 server 5

What your server offers

The server uses the following features and technologies:

v Baseboard management controller (BMC)

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

v High-performance graphics controller

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

v IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD

The server comes with an IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD, which you can use to diagnose problems.

v IBM Director

IBM Director is a workgroup-hardware-management tool that you can use to centrally manage System x3400 servers. For more information, see the IBM Director documentation on the IBM Director CD.

v IBM Enterprise X-Architecture technology

IBM X-Architecture technology combines proven, innovative IBM designs to make your Intel-processor-based server powerful, scalable, and reliable. For more information, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/xarchitecture/ enterprise/index.html.

v IBM ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD

The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD provides programs to help you set up the server (some models) and install an operating system. The ServerGuide program detects installed hardware options 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 81.

v Integrated network support

The server comes with an integrated Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet controller, which supports connection to a 10-Mbps, 100-Mbps, or 1000-Mbps network. For more information, see “Configuring the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet controller” on page 83.

v Large data-storage capacity and hot-swap capabilities

Hot-swap models support up to eight slim-high, 3.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drives in the hot-swap bays. With the hot-swap feature, you can add, remove, or replace hard disk drives without turning off the server.

v Large system-memory capacity

The server supports up to 32 GB (reduced to 16 GB in mirrored mode) of system memory. The memory controller supports error correcting code (ECC) for up to eight industry-standard, 2-way interleaved, x4 or x8, 1.8 V, 240-pin, double-data-rate 2 (DDR2), PC2-5300, 677 MHz, dynamic random-access memory (DRAM) fully buffered (FBD) dual inline memory modules (DIMMs).

v Memory mirroring

Some models support memory mirroring. Memory mirroring replicates and stores data in DIMMs within two branches simultaneously. To support memory mirroring, you must have at least two pairs of DIMMs installed (a pair in each branch). Pairs of DIMMs that are next to each other (for example, DIMM slot 1 and DIMM slot 4) within the channels of the same branch must be identical pairs of

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full-buffered, dual inline memory modules (DIMMs). For more information, see “Installing a memory module” on page 28.

v Online-spare memory

Some models support online-sparing memory. Online-spare memory disables a failed rank pair of DIMMs from the system configuration and activates an online-spare rank pair of DIMMs to replace the failed rank pair of DIMMs. For an online-spare pair of DIMMs to be activated, you must enable this feature and have installed an additional pair of DIMMs of the same speed, type, size (or larger), and technology as the failed pair of DIMMs. For more information, see “Installing a memory module” on page 28.

v Redundant power capabilities

Some models supports up to two 835-watt power supplies, which provide redundancy and hot-swap capability for a typical configuration. If the maximum load on the server is less than 835 watts and a problem occurs with one of the power supplies, the other power supply can meet the power requirements.

v ServeRAID™ support

Some models support ServeRAID adapters to create redundant array of independent disks (RAID) configurations. Some models also have integrated RAID level-0 and level-1 support.

v Symmetric multiprocessing (SMP)

The server supports up to two Intel Xeon microprocessors. Each microprocessor provides symmetric multiprocessing capability. When you install the second microprocessor, this will enhance the performance of the server.

v Systems-management capabilities

The server supports an optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine, which provides service-processor functions in addition to those that the BMC provides. When this adapter is used with the systems-management software that comes with the server, you can manage the functions of the server locally and remotely. The Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine also provides system monitoring, event recording, and dial-out alert capability.

See the documentation that comes with your systems-management software for more information. To order an optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine, contact your IBM marketing representative or authorized reseller.

Reliability, availability, and serviceability

Three important server design features are reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS). The RAS features help to ensure the integrity of the data that is stored in the server, the availability of the server when you need it, and the ease with which you can diagnose and repair problems.

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

v 1-year parts and 1-year labor limited warranty (Machine Types 7973 and 7975)

and 3-year parts and 3-year labor limited warranty (Machine Types 7974 and

7976)

v Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)

v Advanced Desktop Management Interface (DMI) features

v Automatic error retry or recovery

v Automatic memory downsizing on error detection

v Automatic restart on nonmaskable interrupt (NMI)

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v Automatic Server Restart (ASR) logic supporting a system restart when the

operating system becomes unresponsive

v Automatic server restart after a power failure, based on the BIOS setting

v Availability of microcode level

v Boot-block recovery

v Built-in, menu-driven setup, system configuration, and redundant array of

independent disks (RAID) configuration

v Built-in monitoring for fan, power, temperature, and voltage

v CD-based diagnostic programs

v Cooling fans with speed-sensing capability

v Customer support center that is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

v Diagnostic support of ServeRAID adapters

v Error codes and messages

v Error correcting code (ECC) double-data-rate 2 (DDR2) synchronous dynamic

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

v Error logging of POST failures

v Hot-swap Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) and hot-swap Serial ATA (SATA) hard disk

drives

v Integrated Ethernet controller

v Support for an optional IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine

v Key-lock support for physical security

v Memory change messages posted to the error log

v Baseboard management controller (BMC) or service processor

v Power management

v Power-on self-test (POST)

v Read-only memory (ROM) checksums

v Redundant Ethernet capabilities (requires an optional Ethernet adapter) with

failover support

v Simple-swap Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) hard disk drives

v Standby voltage for system-management features and monitoring

v System auto-configuring from the configuration menu

v System-error LED on the front bezel and diagnostic LEDs on the system board

v Upgradeable baseboard management controller (BMC) firmware

v Upgradeable microcode for POST, basic input/output system (BIOS) code, and

read-only memory (ROM) resident code, locally or over a LAN

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

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

v Wake on LAN® capability

IBM Director

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

v View the hardware configuration of remote systems, in detail

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

microprocessors, disks, and memory

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

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

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

IBM includes the following key features:

v Advanced self-management capabilities for maximum system availability.

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

Server, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP Professional, AIX, i5/OS, Red Hat Linux®, SUSE Linux, VMware, and Novell NetWare. For a complete list of operating systems that support IBM Director, see the IBM Director Compatibility Document. This document is in Portable Document Format (PDF) at http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-61788. It is updated every 6 to 8 weeks.

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

mobile computers.

v Support for systems-management industry standards.

v Integration into leading workgroup and enterprise systems-management

environments.

v Ease of use, training, and setup.

Director also provides an extensible platform that supports advanced server

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

v Reduced downtime

v Increased productivity of IT personnel and users

v Reduced service and support costs

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

For Director CD that comes with the server, the IBM Director Information Center at http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/eserver/v1r2/topic/diricinfo/fqm0_main.html, and the IBM xSeries Systems Management Web page at http://www.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/xseries/systems_management/,

which presents an overview of IBM

Systems Management and IBM Director.

Chapter 1. The System x3400 server 9

Server controls, LEDs, and power

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

Front view

The following illustration shows the controls, LEDs, and connectors on the front of the hot-swap server models.

Front information panel

CD or DVD drive activity LED (green)

System power LED

Power-control button

Hard disk drive activity LED

System error LED

USB connectors

CD or DVD-eject button

Hot-swap hard disk drive status LED (amber)

Hot-swap hard disk drive activity LED (green)

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The following illustration shows the controls, LEDs, and connectors on the front of the simple-swap server models.

Front information panel

CD or DVD drive activity LED (green)

System power LED

Power-control button

Hard disk drive activity LED

System error LED

USB connectors

CD or DVD-eject button

Power-on LED

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

Power-control button

Press this button to turn the server on and off manually.

Hard disk drive activity LED

When this LED is flashing rapidly, it indicates that a hard disk drive is in use.

System-error LED

When this amber LED is lit, it indicates that a system error has occurred. An LED on the system board might also be lit to help isolate the error. Detailed troubleshooting information is in the Problem Determination and

Service Guide on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD.

USB connectors

Connect USB devices to these connectors.

CD-eject or DVD-eject button

Press this button to release a CD from the CD drive or a DVD from the DVD drive.

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CD or DVD drive activity LED

When this LED is lit, it indicates that the CD drive or DVD drive is in use.

Hot-swap hard disk drive activity LED (some models)

On some server models, each hot-swap drive has a hard disk drive activity LED. When this green LED is flashing, it indicates that the associated hard disk drive is in use.

When the drive is removed, this LED also is visible on the SAS/SATA backplane, next to the drive connector. The backplane is the printed circuit board behind drive bays 4 through 7.

Hot-swap hard disk drive status LED (some models)

On some server models, each hot-swap hard disk drive has an amber status LED. If this amber status LED is lit, it indicates that the associated hard disk drive has failed.

If an optional ServeRAID adapter is installed in the server and the LED flashes slowly (one flash per second), the drive is being rebuilt. If the LED flashes rapidly (three flashes per second), the adapter is identifying the drive.

When the drive is removed, this LED also is visible on the SAS/SATA backplane, below the hot-swap hard disk drive activity LED.

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Rear view

The following illustration shows the LEDs and connectors on the rear of the hot-swap power supply models with optional redundant power. For more information about these connectors, see “Server components” on page 17.

Power cords

AC power LEDs

DCpower LEDs

Mouse

Keyboard

Serial 1 (COM 1)

Parallel

Video

USB 4

USB 3

(RJ45) Ethernet 10/100/1000

(RJ45) Ethernet 10/100 (for Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine)

NMI button

Serial 2 (COM 2)

The following illustration shows the connectors on the rear of the non-hot-swap power supply models. For more information about these connectors, see “Server components” on page 17.

Chapter 1. The System x3400 server 13

Power cords

Mouse

Keyboard

Serial 1 (COM 1)

Parallel

Video

USB 4

USB 3

(RJ45) Ethernet 10/100/1000

(RJ45) Ethernet 10/100 (for Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine)

NMI button

Serial 2 (COM 2)

Power-cord connector

Connect the power cord to this connector.

Mouse connector

Connect a mouse device to this connector.

Keyboard connector

Connect a PS/2 keyboard to this connector.

Serial 1 connector

Connect a 9-pin serial device to this connector.

Parallel connector

Connect a parallel device to this connector.

Video connector

Connect a monitor to this connector.

USB connectors

Connect USB devices to these connectors.

Ethernet connector

Use this connector to connect the server to a network.

Serial 2 connector

Connect a 9-pin serial device to this connector.

Ethernet transmit/receive activity LED

This LED is on the Ethernet connector on the rear of the server. When this LED is lit, it indicates that there is activity between the server and the network.

Ethernet link status LED

This LED is on the Ethernet connector on the rear of the server. When this LED is lit, it indicates that there is an active connection on the Ethernet port.

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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 baseboard management controller (BMC) or optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine) is shut down; however, the server can respond to remote requests from the service processor, such as a remote request to turn on the server. The power-on LED flashes to indicate that the server is connected to ac power but not turned on.

Turning on the server

Approximately 20 seconds after the server is connected to ac power, the power-control button becomes active, and one or more fans (some models) might start running to provide cooling while the server is connected to power. Yo u can turn on the server and start the operating system by pressing the power-control button.

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

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

automatically when power is restored.

v If your operating system supports the systems-management software for an

optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine, the systems-management software can turn on the server.

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

feature can turn on the server.

v If an optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine is installed in the server, the

server can be turned on from the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine user interface.

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

Note:

memory is reserved for various system resources and is unavailable to the 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 peripheral component interconnect (PCI, PCI Express, or PCI-X) options.

Chapter 1. The System x3400 server 15

Turning off the server

When you turn off the server and leave it connected to ac power, the server can respond to remote requests to turn on the server. While the server remains connected to ac power, one or more fans (some models) 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:

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 be turned 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 If an optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine is installed in the server, the

server can be turned off from the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine user interface.

v The server can turn itself off as an automatic response to a critical system

failure.

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Chapter 2. Installing options

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.

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 (depending on the server model). The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.

Hot-swap power supply filler

Power supply cage

DIMM air duct

Rear adapter retention bracket

Heat sink retention bracket

Microprocessor

Heatsink

Heat sink filler

DIMMs

Cover

VRM

Hot-swap power supply

Processor baffle

System board

ServeRAID 8k-1

Fixed power supply

Fan assembly

Hot-swap fan

Control panel assembly

SAS/SATA backplane

S ATA backplate

Hard disk drive EMC shield

Drive bay EMC shield

USB cable assembly

Simple-swap drive

Bezel

DVD drive

Hot-swap drive

DVD drive trim piece

Hot-swap drive trim piece

Simple-swap drive trim piece

System-board internal connectors

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

Rear fan

COM 2 header

Powe r Powe r

Main power

DIMM LEDs

USB tape

Front panel

Primary IDE

Front USB

Microprocessor 1

SAS/SATA backplane 1 power

Microprocessor 2

SAS/SATA backplane 2 power

Simple-swap SATA backplate

Hot-swap SAS/SATA 1 signal

Hot-swap SAS/SATA 2 signal

Hot-swap main fan

Hot-swap fan (redundant)

BatteryWake on LAN

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System-board switches

The following illustration shows the SW4 switch (Boot block/Clear CMOS) on the system board.

DIMM LEDs

6 5 4 3 2 1

12 11 10 9 8 7

SW4 (Boot block/Clear CMOS)

The following table describes the function of each pin on the SW4 switch (Boot block/Clear CMOS) on the system board.

Table 3. System board SW4 switch

Switch pin number Description

1 Boot block:

v When this switch is on 1, this is normal mode.

v When this switch is toggled to On, this enables the

system to recover if the BIOS code becomes damaged.

See

the Problem Determination and Service Guide for

information about recovering from a BIOS update failure.

2 Clear CMOS:

v When this switch is on 2, this is normal mode. This

keeps the CMOS data.

v When this switch is toggled to On, this clears the CMOS

data, which clears the power-on password and administrator password.

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System-board external connectors

The following illustration shows the external input/output (I/O) connectors on the system board.

Mouse

Keyboard

Serial 1 (COM 1)

Parallel

Video

USB 4

USB 3

(RJ45) Ethernet 10/100/1000

(RJ45) Ethernet 10/100 (for Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine)

NMI button

Serial 2 (COM 2)

DIMM LEDs

9 8

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System-board option connectors

The following illustration shows the system-board connectors for user-installable options.

Chapter 2. Installing options 21

System-board LEDs

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

Microprocessor 1 error LED

DIMM error LEDs 1 through 12

Microprocessor mismatch LED

Slot 1 error LED

Slot 2 error LED

Slot 3 error LED

Slot 4 error LED

Slot 5 error LED

Slot 6 error LED

For more information about the system-board LEDs, see the Problem Determination

and Service Guide on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD.

Installation guidelines

DIMM LEDs

6 5 4 3 2 1

12 11 10 9 8 7

Microprocessor 2 error LED

VRM error LED

Battery LED

BMC heartbeat LED

ServeRAID error LED

Before you install options, read the following information:

v Read the safety information that begins on page v, the guidelines in “Working

inside the server with the power on” on page 23, and “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 24. This information will help you work safely.

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

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

Determination and Service Guide for diagnostic information.

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

covers and other parts in a safe place.

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

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

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

lift a heavy object, observe the following precautions:

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– Make sure that you can stand safely without slipping.

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

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

object.

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

with your leg muscles.

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

outlets for the server, monitor, and other devices.

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

v Have a small flat-blade screwdriver available.

v You do not have to turn off the server (some model) to install or replace hot-swap

power supplies and hot-swap drives.

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 and installing a specific hot-swap component for any additional procedures that you might have to perform before you remove or install the component.

v When you have to access the inside of the server, you might find it easier to lay

the server on its side.

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

labels, and ground wires.

v For a list of supported options 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 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 turning on the server. Operating the server for extended periods of time (more than 30 minutes) with the server cover removed might damage server components.

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

v You have replaced a failed fan as soon as possible.

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

Working inside the server with the power on

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

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

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The server (some models) supports hot-swap devices and is designed to operate safely while it is turned on and the cover is removed. Follow these guidelines when you work inside a server that is turned on.

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

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

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 electrostatic discharge, observe the following precautions:

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

you.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

indoor humidity and increases static electricity.

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Removing the bezel

To remove the bezel, complete the following steps:

Note:

1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page 22.

2. Unlock the side cover.

Note: Yo u must unlock the side cover to remove the bezel.

3. Position your finger on the depressed area on the left side of the bezel and rotate the bezel away from the server.

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

4. Press the retention tabs on the hinge assembly toward each other and pull the hinge assembly out of the chassis.

Retention tabs

Note: The bezel will also disengage from the chassis hinges if you rotate the

bezel beyond 180° or if excessive pressure is applied to the bezel. Do not be

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alarmed because this is how the bezel was designed. The bezel is designed with breakaway hinges so that you can easily reattach it to the chassis.

Removing the side cover

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

Determination and Service Guide for diagnostic information.

To remove the server side cover, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page 22.

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

3. Unlock the side cover.

4. Press the cover-release latch down (as indicated by the two arrows); then, remove the cover and set it aside.

Cover release latch

Lock

Left-side cover

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

replace the side cover, see “Replacing the side cover” on page 70.

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

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

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Removing the front fan cage assembly

To remove the front fan cage assembly, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page 22.

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

3. Lay the server on its side.

4. Unlock the side cover.

5. Remove the side cover (see “Removing the side cover” on page 26).

6. Rotate the power-supply cage assembly out of the chassis:

v Hot-swap models:

a. Remove the hot-swap power-supply. Press down on the orange release

lever and pull the power supply out of the bay, using the handle.

b. Lift up the power-supply cage handle and pull the power-supply cage

assembly all the way up until the retainer latch locks the cage in place on the chassis.

Non-hot-swap models, lift up the power-supply cage handle and pull the

power-supply cage assembly all the way up until the retainer latch locks the cage in place on the chassis.

Press in on the front fan cage assembly release buttons on the sides of the

7. chassis to release the fan cage assembly from the connector on the chassis. Lift the fan cage assembly up and out of the chassis and set it aside.

Fan cage assembly release buttons

Fan cage assembly

Chapter 2. Installing options 27

Installing a memory module

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

v The server supports industry-standard, 1.8 V, 240-pin, 667 MHz, PC2-5300

double-data-rate 2 (DDR2), dynamic random-access memory (DRAM) with error correcting code (ECC), fully buffered dual inline memory modules (DIMMs). These DIMMs must be compatible with the latest DDR2 667 MHz DRAM fully buffered DIMM specification. For a list of supported options for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/; then, select your country and navigate to the list of options for the server.

v The DIMM options that are available for the server are 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2

GB in x4 or x8 technology, single-rank or double-rank. The server supports a minimum of 1 GB and a maximum of 32 GB (16 GB in mirrored mode) of system memory. The server comes with two 512 MB DIMMs installed.

v The system board provides 8 functional DIMM connectors and supports two-way

memory interleaving when DIMMs are installed in pairs. However, DIMM connectors 3, 6, 9, and 12 are not functional. Do not install DIMMs in these four connectors and do not remove the DIMM thermal baffles installed in these connectors unless you need to replace the system board.

v The memory controller has four fully buffered DIMM channels that are organized

into two branches. Each branch has two channels, and each channel controls two DIMMs. DIMMs that are next to each other (for example, DIMM slot 1 and DIMM slot 4) within the channels of a branch must be identical in size, type, speed, and technology. However, the DIMMs in the slots above or below each other within the channels of a branch do not have to be identical (for example, the DIMMs in DIMM slot 1 and DIMM slot 2 do not have to be identical). The following illustration shows how the memory controller is organized into branches and channels with two pairs of DIMMs installed.

DIMM 3

DIMM 6

DIMM 9

DIMM 12

DIMM 2

DIMM 1

Channel 0 Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3

Branch 0

DIMM 5

DIMM 4

Memory Controller

v The server can operate in two major modes: mirroring and non-mirroring

(normal). The server can also operate in a single-channel mode when one DIMM is installed.

v The server supports memory mirroring (mirroring mode) and online-spare

memory.

– Memory mirroring replicates and stores data on DIMMs within two branches

simultaneously. Yo u must enable memory mirroring through the Configuration/Setup Utility program (see “Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program” on page 76). To enable memory mirroring in the Configuration/Setup Utility program, select Devices and I/O Ports → Advanced Chipset Control → Memory Branch Mode. Use the arrow keys to change the Memory Branch Mode setting to Mirror; then, save your changes. When you use memory mirroring, consider the following information:

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DIMM 8

DIMM 7

DIMM 11

DIMM 10

Branch 1

- The maximum available memory is reduced to 16 GB, instead of the 32 GB available in non-mirroring mode.

- The minimum memory configuration is four identical DIMMs. Yo u must install identical pairs of fully buffered, dual-inline memory modules (DIMMs) in all four DIMM connectors (same size, type, speed, and technology). These DIMMs must span across both branches and all four channels. For example, when you install the first four DIMMs, you must install two DIMMs in branch 0 (one in channel 0 and one in channel 1) and two DIMMs in branch 1 (one in channel 2 and one in channel 3). See Table 4 for the DIMM installation sequence.

- When you upgrade the server to eight DIMMs, the DIMMs that are next to each other (for example, DIMM connector 1 and DIMM connector 4) within the channels of a branch must be identical in size, type, speed, and technology. However, the DIMMs in the connectors above or below each other within the channels of a branch do not have to be identical to each other (for example, the DIMMs in DIMM connector 1 and DIMM connector

2).

- Both branches operate in dual-channel mode.

following table shows the DIMM configuration upgrade sequence for

The operating in mirroring mode.

Table 4. DIMM upgrade configuration sequence in mirroring mode

Number of DIMMs DIMM connectors

4 1, 4, 7, 10

8 1, 4, 7, 10, 2, 5, 8, 11

Note: DIMM connectors 3, 6, 9, and 12 are not functional in this server. Do not install

DIMMs in these connectors.

– Online-spare memory disables a failed rank pair of DIMMs from the system

configuration and activates an online-spare rank pair of DIMMs to replace the failed rank pair of DIMMs. For an online-space pair of DIMMs to be activated, you must enable this feature and have installed an additional rank pair of DIMMs of the same speed, type, size (or larger), and technology as the failed pair of DIMMs. Yo u must enable the feature through the Configuration/Setup Utility program. To enable online-spare memory in the Configuration/Setup Utility program, select Devices and I/O Ports → Advanced Chipset Control → Memory Branch Mode. Use the arrow keys to change the setting for Branch 0 Rank Sparing or Branch 1 Rank Sparing to Enabled ; then, save your changes. See “Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program” on page 76 for additional information. When you use online-spare memory, you must consider the following information:

- You cannot enable online-spare memory while the server is operating in mirroring mode.

- The minimum memory configuration is two single-rank DIMMs installed in branch 0, DIMM connector 1 (in channel 0) and connector 4 (in channel 1); however, online-sparing is not supported with this configuration.

- To support online-sparing in branch 0, you must add a second pair of DIMMs. The spare pair of DIMMs can be single-rank or double-rank and must be the same speed, type, size (or larger), and technology as the failed pair of DIMMs. The spare pair must be installed in branch 0, DIMM connector 2 (in channel 0) and connector 5 (in channel 1). However, if the DIMMs are double-rank and you install the spare pair of DIMMs in branch

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1, DIMM connector 7 (channel 2) and connector 10 (channel 3) rather than branch 0, then branch 1 will support online-sparing and branch 0 will not.

- Branch 0 and branch 1 operate independently.

The following notes apply when the server operates in non-mirroring mode

(normal mode):

– DIMMs must be installed in matched pairs. If you install a second pair of

DIMMs in DIMM connector 7 and DIMM connector 10, they do not have to be the same size, speed, type, and technology as the DIMMs in DIMM connector 1 and DIMM connector 4. However, the size, speed, type, and technology of the DIMMs that you install in DIMM connector 7 and DIMM connector 10 must match each other.

– The following table shows the DIMM upgrade configuration sequence for

operating in non-mirrored mode (normal mode).

Table 5. DIMM upgrade configuration sequence in non-mirroring mode

Number of DIMMs DIMM connectors

2 1, 4

4 1, 4, 7, 10

6 1, 4, 7, 10, 2, 5

8 1, 4, 7, 10, 2, 5, 8, 11

Note: DIMM connectors 3, 6, 9, and 12 are not functional in this server. Do not install

DIMMs in these connectors.

v The amount of usable memory will be 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 Configuration/Setup Utility program and select

System Summary from the menu. For additional information, see Chapter 3,

“Configuring the server,” on page 75.

v The following tables show examples of maximum memory capacity when the

server operates in mirroring and non-mirroring modes, using identical single-rank, x8 technology or double-rank, x4 technology DIMMs. The memory capacity is dependent on the size and technology of the DIMMs that you install.

Table 6. Example of the memory capacity when identical x8 technology single-rank DIMMs are used

DIMMs installed

x8 single-rank technology

Memory available in mirroring mode

Memory available in non-mirroring mode

8 512 Mb 2 GB 4 GB

8 1 Gb 4 GB 8 GB

8 2 Gb 8 GB 16 GB

Table 7. Example of the memory capacity when identical x4 technology double-rank DIMMs are used

DIMMs installed

x4 double-rank technology

Memory available in mirroring mode

Memory available in non-mirroring mode

8 512 Mb 8 GB 16 GB

8 1 Gb 16 GB 32 GB

v When you restart the server after adding or removing a DIMM, the server

displays a message that the memory configuration has changed.

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

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

To install a DIMM, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page 22.

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

3. Unlock the side cover.

4. Remove the side cover (see “Removing the side cover” on page 26).

5. Rotate the power-supply cage assembly out of the chassis:

v Hot-swap models:

a. Remove the hot-swap power-supply. Press down on the orange release

lever and pull the power supply out of the bay, using the handle.

b. Lift up the power-supply cage handle and pull the power-supply cage

assembly all the way up until the retainer latch locks the cage in place on the chassis.

Non-hot-swap models, lift up the power-supply cage handle and pull the

power-supply cage assembly all the way up until the retainer latch locks the cage in place on the chassis.

Power-supply

cage handle

cage assembly

6. Locate the DIMM connectors on the system board. Determine the connector in which you will install the DIMMs. Install the DIMMs in the sequence indicated earlier in this section.

Note: DIMM connectors 3, 6, 9, and 12 are not functional in this server. Do

not install DIMMs in these connectors.

Attention: To avoid breaking the retaining clips or damaging the DIMM

connectors, open and close the clips gently.

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7. Open the retaining clips and, if necessary, remove any existing DIMM.

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

9. Turn the DIMM so that the DIMM keys align correctly with the slot.

10. Insert the DIMM into the connector by aligning the edges of the DIMM with the slots at the ends of the DIMM connector. Firmly press the DIMM straight down into the connector by applying pressure on both ends of the DIMM simultaneously. The retaining clips snap into the locked position when the DIMM is firmly seated in the connector. If there is a gap between the DIMM and the retaining clips, the DIMM has not been correctly installed. Open the retaining clips, remove the DIMM, and then reinsert it.

DIMM3

DIMM 2

DIMM 1

DIMM 6

DIMM 5

DIMM4

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DIMM 12

DIMM11

DIMM 10

DIMM 9

DIMM 8

DIMM 7

11. Rotate the power-supply cage assembly back into the server. Press the power-supply cage release tab and rotate the power-supply cage assembly into the chassis.

Power supply support bracket

Power supply release tab

12. If you have a hot-swap model, reinstall the hot-swap power-supplies.

you have other options to install or remove, do so now; otherwise, go to

If “Completing the installation” on page 68.

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Installing a drive

Depending on the server model, the server might come with an integrated drive electronics (IDE) CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD/CD-RW drive in bay 1.

The following are illustrations of the server and the location of the drive bays. Your hardware might differ, depending on the model.

The following is an illustration of the hot-swap server models.

Bay 1 Bay 2 Bay 3 Bay 4 Bay 5 Bay 6 Bay 7 Bay 8 Bay 9 Bay 10 Bay 11

The following is an illustration of the simple-swap server models.

Bay 1 Bay 2 Bay 3

Bay 4 Bay 5 Bay 6 Bay 7

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

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

the documentation that comes with the drive.

v Check the instructions that come with the drive to see whether you have to set

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

v Optional external USB FDD drives, tape drives, CD-ROM drives, CD-RW drives,

and DVD/CD-RW combo drives are examples of removable-media drives. Yo u can install removable-media drives only in bays 1, 2, and 3.

v To install a 3.5-in. drive in a 5.25-in. bay, you must use a 5.25-in. conversion kit.

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

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

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

servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/.

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Installing a CD or DVD drive

To install a CD or DVD drive, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page 22.

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

3. Unlock the side cover.

4. Remove the side cover (see “Removing the side cover” on page 26).

5. Place your finger on the depression area on the left side of the bezel door and rotate it away from the server. After you rotate the bezel beyond 90°, pull the bezel off the server and set it aside.

6. Remove the EMC shield from the bay in which you want to install the drive.

EMC shield

Optical drive

Optical drive rails

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

safety precaution.

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Statement 3:

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

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

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

v Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other

than those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure.

DANGER

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

Some diode. Note the following.

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

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

7. Rotate the power-supply cage assembly out of the chassis:

v Hot-swap models:

a. Remove the hot-swap power-supply. Press down on the orange release

lever and pull the power supply out of the bay, using the handle.

b. Lift up the power-supply cage handle and pull the power-supply cage

assembly all the way up until the retainer latch locks the cage in place on the chassis.

Non-hot-swap models, lift up the power-supply cage handle and pull the

power-supply cage assembly all the way up until the retainer latch locks the cage in place on the chassis.

8. Press in on the front fan cage assembly release buttons on the sides of the

chassis to release the fan cage assembly from the connector on the chassis. Lift the fan cage assembly up and out of the chassis and set it aside.

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Fan cage assembly

Fan cage assembly release buttons

9. 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.

10. Set any jumpers or switches on the drive according to the documentation that comes with the drive.

Note: Yo u might find it easier to install the new drive from the front and then

attach the cables.

11. Remove the blue optical drive rails from the inside of the drive bay in which you want to install the drive. Align the holes on the blue optical drive rails with the pins on the side of the drive and snap the optical drive rails onto the drive.

12. If you are installing a 5.25-in. drive in bay 2, push the drive into the bay until it locks into place. If you are installing a 3.5-in. drive in bay 2, attach the 5.25-in. conversion kit and push the drive into the drive bay.

13. Connect one end of the signal cable to the rear of the drive and make sure that the other end of the cable is connected to the applicable IDE connector on the system board.

14. Route the signal cable so that it does not block the airflow to the rear of the drives or over the microprocessor and dual inline memory modules (DIMMs).

15. If you have another drive to install or remove, do so now.

16. Reinstall the front fan cage assembly. Align the front fan cage assembly over the fan cage assembly slot and with the connector on the system board. Lower the fan cage assembly into the chassis and press down firmly until the fan cage assembly is seated firmly in place.

17. Rotate the power-supply cage assembly back into the server. Press the power-supply cage release tab and rotate the power-supply cage assembly into the chassis.

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Power supply support bracket

Power supply release tab

18. If you have a hot-swap model, reinstall the hot-swap power-supplies.

19. Connect the power cable to the rear of the drive. The connectors are keyed and can be inserted only one way.

you have other options to install or remove, do so now; otherwise go to

If “Completing the installation” on page 68.

Installing a tape drive

To install a tape drive, complete the following steps.

1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page 22.

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

3. Unlock the side cover.

4. Remove the side cover (see “Removing the side cover” on page 26.

6. Remove the EMC shields from the bays in which you want to install the tape drive.

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EMC shields

Tape drive