IBM x3455, 798431U, System x3455 Type 7984, System x3455 Type 7986 User Manual
System x3455 Ty pes 7984 and 7986
User’ s Gui de
System x3455 Ty pes 7984 and 7986
User’ s Gui de
Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in Appendix B, “Notices,” on page 85.
First Edition (September 2006)
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Contents
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v
Chapter 1. The System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986 server . . . . . . . .1
Related documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Notices and statements in this document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Features and specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
What your server offers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Reliability, availability, and serviceability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
IBM Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
The UpdateXpress program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Server controls, LEDs, and power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Server power features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Turning on the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Turning off the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Chapter 2. Installing optional devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Server components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
System-board internal connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Operator information panel controls and internal connectors . . . . . . .16
System-board switches and jumpers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
System-board external connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
System-board LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
System-board optional-device connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Installation guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
System reliability guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Handling static-sensitive devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Removing the cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Removing an air baffle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Installing an adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Removing a riser card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Installing a drive in the rear hard disk drive cage . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Removing the rear hard disk drive cage assembly . . . . . . . . . . .30
Installing the drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Installing the rear hard disk drive cage assembly . . . . . . . . . . .32
Removing the CD or DVD drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Replacing the front hard disk drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Installing a CD or DVD drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Installing a memory module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Installing an additional microprocessor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Completing the installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Connecting the cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Updating the server configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Chapter 3. Configuring the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Configuration/Setup Utility menu choices . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Power-on password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Administrator password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Resetting passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
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Updating the BIOS code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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 baseboard management controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Installing the SMBridge management utility program . . . . . . . . . .67
Enabling and configuring SOL through the SMBridge management utility
program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
BIOS update and configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Linux configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Microsoft Windows 2003 Standard Edition configuration . . . . . . . .76
Using the baseboard management controller utility programs . . . . . . . .77
Using the baseboard management controller setup utility program . . . . .77
Using the baseboard management controller configuration utility program 77
Using the baseboard management controller firmware update utility program 78
Using the baseboard management controller SDR/FRU update utility program 78
Using the baseboard management controller management utility program 79
Using the SMBridge management utility program . . . . . . . . . . .79
Using the Boot Menu program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controllers . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Updating IBM Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance . . . . . . . . . .83
Before you call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Using the documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Getting help and information from the World Wide Web . . . . . . . . . .84
Software service and support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Hardware service and support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
IBM Taiwan product service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Appendix B. Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Important notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Product recycling and disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Battery return program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Electronic emission notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement . . . . . . . . .89
Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement . . . . . . . .89
Australia and New Zealand Class A statement . . . . . . . . . . . .89
United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirement . . . . . . . . .89
European Union EMC Directive conformance statement . . . . . . . . .90
Taiwanese Class A warning statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Chinese Class A warning statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement . . .90
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
iv System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986: User’s Guide
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.
© Copyright IBM Corp. 2006 v
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 your server or optional device before
you install the device.
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Statement 1:
DANGER
Electrical
current from power, telephone, and communication cables is
hazardous.
To avoid a shock hazard:
v Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation,
maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical
storm.
v Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical
outlet.
v Connect to properly wired outlets any equipment that will be attached to
this product.
v When possible, use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal
cables.
v Never turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire, water, or
structural damage.
v Disconnect the attached power cords, telecommunications systems,
networks, and modems before you open the device covers, unless
instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration procedures.
v Connect and disconnect cables as described in the following table when
installing, moving, or opening covers on this product or attached
devices.
To Connect: To Disconnect:
1. Turn everything OFF.
2. First, attach all cables to devices.
3. Attach signal cables to connectors.
4. Attach power cords to outlet.
1. Turn everything OFF.
2. First, remove power cords from outlet.
3. Remove signal cables from connectors.
4. Remove all cables from devices.
5. Turn device ON.
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Statement 2:
CAUTION:
When replacing the lithium battery, use only IBM Part Number 33F8354 or an
equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer. If your system has
a module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with the same module
type made by the same manufacturer. The battery contains lithium and can
explode if not properly used, handled, or disposed of.
Do not:
v Throw or immerse into water
v Heat to more than 100°C (212°F)
v Repair or disassemble
Dispose
of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations.
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Statement 3:
CAUTION:
When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic devices, or
transmitters) are installed, note the following:
v Do not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could
result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable
parts inside the device.
v Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than
those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure.
DANGER
laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser
Some
diode. Note the following.
Laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view directly
with optical instruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam.
Class 1 Laser Product
Laser Klasse 1
Laser Klass 1
Luokan 1 Laserlaite
Appareil A Laser de Classe 1
`
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Statement 4:
≥ 18 kg (39.7 lb) ≥ 32 kg (70.5 lb) ≥ 55 kg (121.2 lb)
CAUTION:
Use safe practices when lifting.
Statement 5:
CAUTION:
The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power
supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. The device
also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current
from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power
source.
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Statement 8:
CAUTION:
Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following
label attached.
Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present inside any
component that has this label attached. There are no serviceable parts inside
these components. If you suspect a problem with one of these parts, contact
a service technician.
Statement 26:
CAUTION:
Do not place any object on top of rack-mounted devices.
Statement 27:
CAUTION:
Hazardous moving parts are nearby.
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Statement 28:
CAUTION:
The battery is a lithium ion battery. To avoid possible explosion, do not burn
the battery. Exchange it only with the IBM-approved part. Recycle or discard
the battery as instructed by local regulations. In the United States, IBM has a
process for collection of this battery. For information, call 1-800-426-4333.
Have the IBM part number for the battery unit available when you call.
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Chapter 1. The System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986 server
®
The IBM
System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986 server is a 1-U-high
server for high-volume network transaction processing. This high-performance,
symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) server is ideally suited for networking
environments that require superior microprocessor performance, input/output (I/O)
flexibility, and high manageability.
Performance, reliability, and rack space efficiency were key considerations in the
design of the server. These design features make it possible for you to customize
the system hardware to meet your needs today and provide flexible expansion
capabilities for the future.
The server comes with a limited warranty. For information about the terms of the
warranty and getting service and assistance, see the Warranty and Support
Information document.
You can obtain up-to-date information about the server at http://www.ibm.com/
systems/x/. You can obtain information about other IBM server products at
http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/support/xseries/index.html.
1
rack model
Related documentation
This User’s Guide contains general information about the server, including how to
install supported optional devices and how to configure the server. The following
documentation also comes with the server:
v Installation Guide
This printed document contains instructions for setting up the server and basic
instructions for installing some optional devices.
v Warranty and Support Information
This document is in Portable Document Format (PDF) on the IBM System x
Documentation CD. It contains information about the terms of the warranty and
getting service and assistance.
v Safety Information
This document is in PDF on the IBM System x Documentation CD. It contains
translated caution and danger statements. Each caution and danger statement
that appears in the documentation has a number that you can use to locate the
corresponding statement in your language in the Safety Information document.
v Rack Installation Instructions
This printed document contains instructions for installing the server in a rack.
v Problem Determination and Service Guide
This document is in PDF on the IBM System x Documentation CD. It contains
information to help you solve problems yourself, and it contains information for
service technicians.
Depending
IBM System x Documentation CD.
1. Racks are marked in vertical increments of 1.75 inches each. Each increment is referred to as a unit, or a “U”. A 1-U-high device
is 1.75 inches tall.
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on the server model, additional documentation might be included on the
®
The System x and xSeries
Tools Center is an online information center that
contains information about tools for updating, managing, and deploying firmware,
device drivers, and operating systems. The System x and xSeries Tools Center is at
http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/toolsctr/v1r0/index.jsp.
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, go to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/
support/xseries/index.html,
select System x3455 from the Hardware list, click Go,
and then click the Download tab. For firmware updates, click the Download tab.
For documentation updates, click the Install and use tab, and click Product
documentation.
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.
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 the
Safety Information document.
The following notices and statements are used in this document:
v Note: These notices provide important tips, guidance, or advice.
v Important: These notices provide information or advice that might help you avoid
inconvenient or problem situations.
v Attention: These notices indicate potential damage to programs, devices, or
data. An attention notice is placed just before the instruction or situation in which
damage could occur.
v Caution: These statements indicate situations that can be potentially hazardous
to you. A caution statement is placed just before the description of a potentially
hazardous procedure step or situation.
v Danger: These statements indicate situations that can be potentially lethal or
extremely hazardous to you. A danger statement is placed just before the
description of a potentially lethal or extremely hazardous procedure step or
situation.
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Features and specifications
The following information is a summary of the features and specifications of the
server. Depending on the server model, some features might not be available, or
some specifications might not apply.
Use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to determine the type and speed of the
microprocessors.
Racks are marked in vertical increments of 1.75 inches. Each increment is referred
to as a unit, or “U.” A 1-U-high device is 1.75 inches tall.
Table 1. Features and specifications
Microprocessors:
v Up to two dual-core AMD
Opteron
™
processors (one
standard on all models)
v 1 MB Level-2 cache per core
Use the Configuration/Setup
Note:
Utility program to determine the
speed of the microprocessors.
Memory:
v Minimum: 1024 MB
v Maximum: 48 GB
v Type: PC2-5300 error-correcting
code (ECC), double-data-rate 2
(DDR2) SDRAM, registered
DIMMs with Chipkill
™
memory
protection
v Sizes: 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB, or 4
GB DIMMs in pairs
Note: Chipkill memory protection
is not supported on 512 MB
DIMMs.
v Six interleaved slots with the
standard microprocessor
v Six additional interleaved slots
with an optional microprocessor
v Standard: One pair of matching
DIMMs
Drives:
v CD-RW/DVD: Ultrabay Enhanced
IDE (standard only on some
models)
v Non-hot-swap hard disk drives:
– One standard
– Slim-high 3.5-inch drives
– Serial Advanced Technology
– Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)
– Maximum: Two SATA or two
Expansion
v Two, used in either of the following
configurations:
– One full-height, half-length
– One full-height, half-length PCI
Each riser card supports one
v
adapter
v Server supports a maximum of two
adapters
Attachment (S ATA)
Note: Drive capacity and
speed vary with model.
drives are supported if an
optional SAS adapter is
installed.
SAS drives
slots:
Hyper Transport (HTX) riser
card and one half-length PCI
Express x16 riser card
Express x8 and one half-length
PCI Express x16 riser card
Video controller:
v AT I RN50b video controller on the
system board
v Compatible with SVGA
v 16 MB DDR1 video memory
Power
supply:
One 650 watt (115 - 230 V ac)
Cooling:
v Three nonredundant,
non-hot-swappable fans with
system-board connectors
v Two air baffles on the system board
v Two fans built into the power supply
Size:
v Height: 43 mm (1.7 in.)
v Depth:
– 660.5 mm (26.0 in.) with bezel
– 643.5 mm (25.3 in.) without bezel
v
Width: 440 mm (17.3 in.)
v Weight: approximately 11.9 kg (26.2
lb) when fully configured
Integrated
functions:
v Baseboard management controller
v One SATA controller
v Two Broadcom 10/100/1000 Ethernet
controllers (dual-port design) with
Wake on LAN
®
support
v Six Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports
– Two on the front of the server
– Four on the rear of the server
v
One serial port
v One video port
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Table 1. Features and specifications (continued)
Acoustical noise emissions:
Heat output:
v Declared sound power, idling: 6.5
bels
v Declared sound power, operating:
6.5 bels
Environment:
v Air temperature:
– Server on: 10° to 35°C (50.0°
to 95.0°F). Altitude: 0 to 914 m
(2998.7 ft)
– Server on: 10° to 32°C (50.0°
to 89.6°F). Altitude: 914 m
(2998.7 ft) to 2133 m (6998.0
ft)
– Server off: 10° to 43°C (50.0°
to 109.4°F). Maximum altitude:
2133 m (6998.0 ft)
Humidity:
v
– Server on: 8% to 80%
– Server off: 8% to 80%
Airflow rates:
v
– Minimum: 34 CFM
– Maximum: 74 CFM
Approximate heat output in British
thermal units (Btu) per hour for dual
multiprocessor configurations:
v Minimum configuration: 430 Btu
(126 watts)
v Maximum configuration: 1707 Btu
(500 watts)
Electrical
v Sine-wave input (50-60 Hz)
required
v Input voltage low range:
– Minimum: 100 V ac
– Maximum: 127 V ac
Input voltage high range:
v
– Minimum: 200 V ac
– Maximum: 240 V ac
Input kilovolt-amperes (kVA),
v
approximately:
– Minimum: 0.126 kVA
– Maximum: 0.500 kVA
input:
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.
What your server offers
The server uses the following features and technologies:
v Baseboard management controller
The baseboard management controller (BMC) provides basic environmental
monitoring functions. If an environmental condition exceeds a threshold or if a
system component fails, the baseboard management controller lights LEDs to
help you diagnose the problem and records the error in the error log. The
baseboard management controller also provides remote server management
capabilities through the SMBridge management utility program.
Note: The System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986 server does not support the
optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine (systems-management
adapter).
v IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD
Your 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 x and xSeries servers. For more information, see the
IBM Director documentation on the IBM Director CD.
v IBM ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD
The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD that comes with the server provides
programs to help you set up the server and install a Microsoft
operating system. The ServerGuide
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.
®
™
program detects installed optional hardware
Windows
®
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v Integrated network support
The server comes with two integrated Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet controllers,
which support connection to a 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1 Gbps network. For more
information, see “Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controllers” on page 81.
v Large system-memory capacity
The memory bus in the server is enabled for up to 48 GB of system memory.
The memory controller supports error-correcting code (ECC) for up to 12
industry-standard PC2-5300, 1.8 V, 184-pin, 8-byte, registered, double-data-rate
2 (DDR2) synchronous dynamic random-access memory (SDRAM) dual inline
memory modules (DIMMs). The server supports 512 MB (type x8) DIMMs and
the following sizes of type x4 DIMMs: 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB.
The memory controller also provides Chipkill memory protection if all DIMMs are
of the type x4. Chipkill memory protection is a technology that protects the
system from a single chip failure on a DIMM.
Note: Chipkill memory protection is not supported on 512 MB DIMMs.
In addition, the memory controller contains built-in technology that improves
memory-to-microprocessor processing performance.
v Online-spare memory
Online-spare memory disables a failed pair of DIMMs from the system
configuration and activates an online-spare DIMM pair to replace the failed pair.
v Symmetric multiprocessing (SMP)
The server supports up to two AMD Opteron microprocessors. If the server
comes with only one microprocessor, you can install an additional microprocessor
to enhance performance and provide SMP capability.
v Systems-management capabilities
The server comes with features that a network administrator or file server can
use to remotely manage and control the server.
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 correct problems.
The server has the following RAS features:
v Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)
v Automatic restart after a power failure
v Basic input/output system (BIOS) code boot-block recovery
v Chipkill memory protection
v Cooling fans with speed control
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v Customer support center 24 hours per day, 7 days a week
v Cyclic redundancy check (CRC)
v Diagnostic CD
v Diagnostic LEDs on the system board
v Diagnostic support of Ethernet adapters
2. Service availability will vary by country. Response time will vary depending on the number and nature of incoming calls.
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v Double-data-rate 2 synchronous dynamic RAM (DDR2 SDRAM) with serial
presence detect (SPD)
v Error-correcting code (ECC) memory
v Error codes and messages
v Failover Ethernet support
v Hot-spare memory support
v Integrated baseboard management controller subsystem
v Menu-driven setup, system configuration, and diagnostic programs
v Microprocessor:
– Built-in self-test (BIST)
– Internal error signal monitoring
– Internal thermal trip signal monitoring
– Configuration checking
– Voltage regulator device (VRD) failure identification through error LEDs
Memory ECC/parity test
v
v Memory downsizing
v Monitoring support for temperatures, voltages, and fan speed
v Nonmaskable interrupt (NMI) switch
v Peripheral component interconnect (PCI), PCI Express (PCIe), and PCI-X bus
parity
v Power-on self-test (POST)
v Positive field replaceable unit (FRU) identification (error LEDs) for defective
DIMMs, microprocessors, hard disk drives, power supply, and fans
®
v Predictive Failure Analysis
(PFA) feature on DIMMs, microprocessors, hard disk
drives, voltage regulators, power supply, and fans
v Read-only memory (ROM) checksums
v Redundant network interface card (NIC) support
v Remote system problem-analysis support
v Status LEDs on the system board
v System error logging
v Upgradeable BIOS code, baseboard management controller firmware, flash-ROM
resident code, and diagnostics
v Vital product data (VPD), including serial-number information and replacement
part numbers, on the system board, power supply, and hard disk drive backplane
v Wake on LAN capability
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IBM Director
With IBM Director, a network administrator can perform the following tasks:
v View the hardware configuration of remote systems, in detail
v Centrally manage individual or large groups of IBM and non-IBM servers,
desktop computers, workstations, and notebook computers on a variety of
platforms
Director provides a comprehensive entry-level workgroup hardware manager. It
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includes the following key features:
v Advanced self-management capabilities for maximum system availability.
v Multiple operating-system platform support, including Microsoft 2000 Server,
Windows Server 2003, Windows XP Professional, AIX®, i5/OS™, Windows XP
Professional, 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/servers/eserver/xseries/
systems_management/sys_migration/ibmdiragent.html. It is updated every 6 to 8
weeks.
v Support for IBM and non-IBM servers, desktop computers, workstations, and
notebook 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 IBM Director CD that comes with
For
the server, the IBM Director documentation on the CD, and the IBM xSeries
Systems Management Web page at http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/
systems_management/xseries_sm.html, which presents an overview of IBM
Systems Management and IBM Director.
The UpdateXpress program
The UpdateXpress program is available for most System x and xSeries servers and
optional devices. It detects supported and installed device drivers and firmware in
the server and installs available updates. Yo u can download the UpdateXpress
program from the Web at no additional cost, or you can purchase it on a CD. To
download the program or purchase the CD, go to http://www.ibm.com/servers/
eserver/xseries/systems_management/ibm_director/extensions/xpress.html.
Additional information about UpdateXpress is available from the System x and
xSeries Tools Center at http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/toolsctr/v1r0/
index.jsp.
Chapter 1. The System x3455 Types 7984 and 7986 server 7
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 server. Except for the CD or DVD drive activity LED, the CD-eject or DVD-eject
button, and the rack release latches, these controls, LEDs, and connectors are on
the operator information panel.
CD-eject or DVD-eject button
Hard disk drive activity LED
Power-on LED
Reset button
Power-control button
System locator LED
System-error LED
USB port connectors (2)
Rack release latchRack release latch
CD or DVD drive activity LED
CD or DVD drive activity LED: When this LED is lit, it indicates that the CD drive
or DVD drive is in use.
CD-eject or DVD-eject button: Press this button to release a CD from the CD
drive or a DVD from the DVD drive.
Rack release latches: Each side of the front of the server has a rack release latch.
Press these latches to remove the server from the rack.
Operator information panel: This panel contains controls, LEDs, and connectors.
The following illustration shows the operator information panel.
Hard disk drive activity LED (green)
Power-on LED (green)
Power-control button
Power-control button shield
The following controls, LEDs, and connectors are on the operator information panel:
v Power-control button: Press this button to turn the server on and off manually.
You might have to use a pen or the end of a straightened paper clip to press the
button.
A power-control-button shield comes with the server. You can install it to prevent
the server from being turned off accidentally.
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Reset button
Locator LED (blue)
System-error LED (amber)
USB connectors (2)
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 Power-on LED: When this LED is lit and not flashing, it indicates that the server
is turned on. When this LED is flashing, it indicates that the server is turned off
and still connected to an ac power source. When this LED is off, it indicates that
ac power is not present, or the power supply or the LED itself has failed.
Notes:
1. If this LED is off, it does not mean that there is no electrical power in the
server. The LED might be defective, or has failed. To remove all electrical
power from the server, you must disconnect the power cord from the
electrical outlet.
2. The ac power and dc power LEDs are on the power supply and can be
viewed from the rear of the server. For additional information, see “Rear view”
on page 10.
Hard disk drive activity LED: When this LED is lit, it indicates that either of the
v
hard disk drives is in use.
v System locator LED: This LED can be lit remotely by the system administrator
to aid in visually locating the server. If the server supports IBM Director, you can
use IBM Director to light this LED remotely. A system locator LED is also on the
rear of the server.
v System-error LED (!): When this LED is lit, it indicates that a system error has
occurred. An LED near the failing component on the system board also might be
lit to help isolate the error.
v USB connectors: Connect a USB device to either of these connectors.
Notes:
1. If you want to attach a keyboard or mouse to this server, you must use a USB
keyboard or a USB mouse. For detailed information about the USB keyboard
and how to connect it to your server, see the documentation that comes with the
USB keyboard.
2. The server supports keyboardless operation. If a USB keyboard is not
connected to the server, when the server is turned on or restarted, error
message 301 will be displayed during POST. No action is required. POST will
continue within 1 minute.
3. If you want to attach a diskette drive to this server, you must use an external
USB diskette drive.
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Rear view
The following illustration shows the connectors, switches, and LEDs on the rear of
the server.
Link LED
LAN activity LED
Video
connector
NMI switch
Ethernet
connectors
(2)
Power-cord
connector
USB connectors (4)
AC power LED
DC power LED
Serial connector
System locator LED
Link LEDs (Ethernet): These LEDs are on the dual Ethernet connector. When
either LED is lit, it indicates that there is an active link between the server and the
network device that is connected to the left or right connector.
Video connector: Connect a monitor to this connector.
NMI switch: This switch is reserved for use by service technicians only.
Power-cord connector: Connect the power cord to this connector.
AC power LED: The power supply has an ac power LED and a dc power LED.
When the ac power LED is lit, it indicates that sufficient power is coming into the
power supply through the power cord. During typical operation, both the ac and dc
power LEDs are lit. For additional information about the ac power and dc power
LEDs, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x
Documentation CD.
DC power LED: The power supply has a dc power LED and an ac power LED.
When the dc power LED is lit, it indicates that the power supply is supplying
adequate dc power to the system. During typical operation, both the ac and dc
power LEDs are lit. For additional information about the ac power and dc power
LEDs, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x
Documentation CD.
Serial connector: Connect a 9-pin serial device to this connector.
System locator LED: This LED can be lit remotely by the system administrator to
aid in visually locating the server. If the server supports IBM Director, you can use
IBM Director to light this LED remotely. A system locator LED is also on the front of
the server.
USB connectors: Connect a USB device to any of these four connectors.
Gigabit Ethernet 1 (LAN 1) connector: Use this connector to connect the server
to a network.
Gigabit Ethernet 2 (LAN 2) connector: Use this connector to connect the server
to a network.
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LAN activity LEDs (Ethernet): These green LEDs are on the dual Ethernet
connector. When either LED flashes, it indicates that data is being transmitted or
received between the server and the local area network (LAN) device that is
connected to the left or right connector. The flashing frequency is proportional to the
amount of traffic on the network link.
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 baseboard
management controller is shut down; however, the server can respond to requests,
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 might start running to
provide cooling while the server is connected to power. You can turn on and start
the operating system by pressing the power-control button.
The server can also be turned on in any of the following ways:
v If a power failure occurs while the server is turned on, the server will restart
automatically when power is restored.
v If your operating system supports the Wake on LAN feature, the Wake on LAN
feature can turn on the server.
Turning off the server
When you turn off the server and leave it connected to ac power, the server can
respond to requests, such as a remote request to turn on 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.
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The server can be turned off in any of the following ways:
v Yo u can turn off the server from the operating system, if your operating system
supports this feature. After an orderly shutdown of the operating system, the
server will be turned off automatically.
v Yo u can press the power-control button to start an orderly shutdown of the
operating system and turn off the server, if your operating system supports this
feature.
v If the operating system stops functioning, you can press and hold the
power-control button for more than 4 seconds to turn off the server.
v The baseboard management controller can turn off the server as an automatic
response to a critical system failure.
v Yo u can turn off the server through a request from the baseboard management
controller.
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Chapter 2. Installing optional devices
This chapter provides detailed instructions for installing optional hardware devices in
the server.
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Server components
The following illustration shows the major components in the server. The
illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.
Microprocessor heat sink
Air baffle for microprocessor 2
Rear hard disk drive
cage assembly
Fans
CD or DVD drive
backplane
Cover
PCI Express
x16 riser-card
PCI Express
x8 riser-card
HTX
riser card
Dual inline memory
module (DIMM)
Microprocessor
Air baffle for microprocessor 1
Power supply
PCI Express x16
riser-card connector
System
board
Front hard disk drive
cage assembly
Hard disk drive
(SAS or SATA)
Operator
information
panel
CD or DVD
drive
PCI Express
x8 riser-card
connector
HTX riser-card
connector
DIMM connectors
Microprocessor sockets
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System-board internal connectors
The following illustration shows the internal connectors on the system board.
PCI Express x16 riser card
Operator information panel
USB (2) (front)
SATA hard disk
drive 2
SATA hard disk
drive 1
CD or DVD drive
Battery
PCI Express x8
riser card
HTX riser card
Powe r
Fan 1 Fan 2
Fan 3
Chapter 2. Installing optional devices 15
Operator information panel controls and internal connectors
The following illustration shows the controls and internal connectors on the operator
information panel.
When the server is turned off, you can light the system-board error LEDs for up to
30 seconds to indicate detected faults by pressing the light-path button.
Signal cable connector
Light-path button
USB cable connector
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