IBM System x3500 M2 Type 7839 Installation And User Manual
IBM System x3500 M2 Type 7839
Installation and User’s Guide
IBM System x3500 M2 Type 7839
Installation and User’s Guide
Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in Appendix B, “Notices,” on page 97,
and the IBM Safety Information, Environmental Notices and User Guide, and the Warranty and Support Information documents on
the IBM Documentation CD.
Sixth Edition (April 2011)
© Copyright IBM Corporation 2011.
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with IBM Corp.
Contents
Safety ............................v
Chapter 1. The System x3500 M2 server ...............1
The IBM Documentation CD ....................3
Hardware and software requirements ................3
Using the Documentation Browser .................3
Related documentation ......................4
Notices and statements in this document................5
Features and specifications.....................6
What your server offers ......................8
Reliability, availability, and serviceability ................11
IBM Systems Director ......................12
The UpdateXpress System Pack Installer ...............13
Server controls, LEDs, and power ..................13
Front view .........................13
Light path diagnostics panel ...................15
Rear view ..........................16
Power-supply LEDs ......................17
Server power features .....................18
Chapter 2. Installing optional devices................21
Server components .......................21
System-board internal connectors .................22
System-board switches and jumpers ................23
System-board LEDs ......................25
System-board external connectors.................26
SAS backplane connectors ...................26
Operator information panel ...................28
Light path diagnostics panel ...................29
Installation guidelines ......................35
System reliability guidelines ...................36
Working inside the server with the power on .............36
Handling static-sensitive devices .................37
Internal cable routing and connectors ................38
Opening the bezel........................47
Removing the left-side cover ....................48
Opening the bezel media door ...................49
Removing the air baffle ......................50
Installing the air baffle ......................51
Opening the power-supply cage ..................52
Closing the power-supply cage ...................53
Installing an adapter .......................55
Installing a DVD (optical) drive ...................57
Installing a USB or SATA tape drive .................58
Installing a hot-swap hard disk drive .................60
Installing a memory module ....................61
Independent channel mode ...................63
Memory-mirroring mode ....................63
Installing a second microprocessor .................66
Installing a redundant power supply and fans..............72
Completing the installation.....................74
Connecting the cables
Updating the server configuration .................75
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Chapter 3. Configuring the server .................77
Using the Setup utility ......................78
Starting the Setup utility ....................78
Setup utility menu choices....................79
Passwords .........................82
Using the Boot Selection Menu program ...............84
Starting the backup server firmware .................85
Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD ............85
ServerGuide features .....................85
Setup and configuration overview .................86
Typical operating-system installation ................86
Installing your operating system without using ServerGuide .......87
Using the integrated management module ...............87
Using the remote presence capability and blue-screen capture .......88
Obtaining the IP address for the Web interface access .........89
Logging on to the Web interface .................89
Enabling the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility program..........90
Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller ...............90
Using the LSI Configuration Utility program ..............90
Starting the LSI Configuration Utility program.............91
Formatting a hard disk drive ...................92
Creating a RAID array of hard disk drives ..............92
IBM Advanced Settings Utility program ................92
Updating IBM Systems Director ...................93
Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance ..........95
Before you call .........................95
Using the documentation .....................95
Getting help and information from the World Wide Web ..........95
Software service and support ...................96
Hardware service and support ...................96
IBM Taiwan product service ....................96
Appendix B. Notices ......................97
Trademarks ..........................97
Important notes.........................98
Particulate contamination .....................99
Electronic emission notices ....................99
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement ........100
Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement ........100
Avis de conformité à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada .......100
Australia and New Zealand Class A statement ............100
United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirement ........100
European Union EMC Directive conformance statement ........100
Taiwanese Class A warning statement ...............101
Germany Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive ...........101
People's Republic of China Class A warning statement.........102
Taiwan Class A compliance statement ...............102
Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA)
statement ........................102
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement 102
Korean Class A warning statement ................103
Index ............................105
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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.
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Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad.
Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten.
Important:
Each caution and danger statement in this document is labeled with a number. This
number is used to cross reference an English-language caution or danger
statement with translated versions of the caution or danger statement in the IBM
Safety Information document.
For example, if a caution statement is labeled “Statement 1,” translations for that
caution statement are in the Safety Information document under “Statement 1.”
Be sure to read all caution and danger statements in this document before you
perform the procedures. Read any additional safety information that comes with the
server or optional device before you install the device.
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Statement 1:
DANGER
Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is
hazardous.
To avoid a shock hazard:
v Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation,
maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical
storm.
v Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical
outlet.
v Connect to properly wired outlets any equipment that will be attached to
this product.
v When possible, use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal
cables.
v Never turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire, water, or
structural damage.
v Disconnect the attached power cords, telecommunications systems,
networks, and modems before you open the device covers, unless
instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration procedures.
v Connect and disconnect cables as described in the following table when
installing, moving, or opening covers on this product or attached
devices.
To Connect: To Disconnect:
1. Turn everything OFF.
2. First, attach all cables to devices.
3. Attach signal cables to connectors.
4. Attach power cords to outlet.
5. Turn device ON.
1. Turn everything OFF.
2. First, remove power cords from outlet.
3. Remove signal cables from connectors.
4. Remove all cables from devices.
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Statement 2:
CAUTION:
When replacing the lithium battery, use only IBM Part Number 33F8354 or an
equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer. If your system has
a module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with the same module
type made by the same manufacturer. The battery contains lithium and can
explode if not properly used, handled, or disposed of.
Do not:
v Throw or immerse into water
v Heat to more than 100°C (212°F)
v Repair or disassemble
Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations.
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Statement 3:
CAUTION:
When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic devices, or
transmitters) are installed, note the following:
v Do not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could
result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable
parts inside the device.
v Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than
those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure.
DANGER
Some laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser
diode. Note the following.
Laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view directly
with optical instruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam.
Class 1 Laser Product
Laser Klasse 1
Laser Klass 1
Luokan 1 Laserlaite
Appareil A Laser de Classe 1
`
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Statement 4:
≥ 18 kg (39.7 lb) ≥ 32 kg (70.5 lb) ≥ 55 kg (121.2 lb)
CAUTION:
Use safe practices when lifting.
Statement 5:
CAUTION:
The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power
supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. The device
also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current
from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power
source.
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Statement 8:
CAUTION:
Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following
label attached.
Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present inside any
component that has this label attached. There are no serviceable parts inside
these components. If you suspect a problem with one of these parts, contact
a service technician.
Statement 11:
CAUTION:
The following label indicates sharp edges, corners, or joints nearby.
Statement 12:
CAUTION:
The following label indicates a hot surface nearby.
Statement 13:
Safety xi
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.
Statement 26:
CAUTION:
Do not place any object on top of rack-mounted devices.
Attention: 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 x3500 M2 server
This Installation and User's Guide contains instructions for setting up your IBM
System x3500 M2 Type 7839 server, instructions for installing optional devices, and
instructions for starting and configuring the server. For diagnostic and
troubleshooting information, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide that
is on the IBM Documentation CD.
®
The IBM
server. It can be upgraded to a symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) server through a
microprocessor upgrade. It is ideally suited for networking environments that require
superior microprocessor performance, efficient memory management, flexibility, and
large amounts of reliable data storage.
Performance, ease of use, reliability, and expansion capabilities were key
considerations in the design of the server. These design features make it possible
for you to customize the system hardware to meet your needs today and provide
flexible expansion capabilities for the future.
The server comes with a limited warranty. For information about the terms of the
warranty and getting service and assistance, see the Warranty and Support
Information document on the IBM Documentation CD.
The server contains IBM Enterprise X-Architecture technologies, which help
increase performance and reliability. For more information, see “What your server
offers” on page 8 and “Reliability, availability, and serviceability” on page 11.
System x3500 M2 Type 7839 server is a 5U1-high high performance
You can obtain up-to-date information about the server and other IBM server
products at http://www.ibm.com/systems/x/. At http://www.ibm.com/support/
mysupport/, you can create a personalized support page by identifying IBM
products that are of interest to you. From this personalized page, you can subscribe
to weekly e-mail notifications about new technical documents, search for information
and downloads, and access various administrative services.
If you participate in the IBM client reference program, you can share information
about your use of technology, best practices, and innovative solutions; build a
professional network; and gain visibility for your business. For more information
about the IBM client reference program, see http://www.ibm.com/ibm/
clientreference/.
If firmware and documentation updates are available, you can download them from
the IBM Web site. The server might have features that are not described in the
documentation that comes with the server, and the documentation might be updated
occasionally to include information about those features, or technical updates might
be available to provide additional information that is not included in the server
documentation. To check for updates, complete the following steps.
Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. Procedures for locating
firmware and documentation might vary slightly from what is described in this
document.
1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/.
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.
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2. Under Product support, click System x.
3. Under Popular links, click Software and device drivers for firmware updates,
or click Publications lookup for documentation updates.
Record information about the server in the following table. You will need this
information when you register the server with IBM.
Product name IBM System x3500 M2
Machine type 7839
Model number _____________________________________________
Serial number _____________________________________________
Key serial number _____________________________________________
Key manufacturer _____________________________________________
Key phone number _____________________________________________
The model number and serial number are on labels on the bottom of the server and
on the front, visible through the bezel, as shown in the following illustration.
Important: The server keys cannot be duplicated by a locksmith. If you lose them,
order replacement keys from the key manufacturer. The telephone number of the
manufacturer is on the keys.
For a list of supported optional devices for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/
servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/.
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The IBM Documentation CD
The IBM Documentation CD contains documentation for your server in Portable
Document Format (PDF) and includes the IBM Documentation Browser to help you
find information quickly.
Hardware and software requirements
The IBM Documentation CD requires the following minimum hardware and
software:
v Microsoft Windows XP, Windows 2000, or Red Hat Linux
v 100 MHz microprocessor
v 32 MB of RAM
v Adobe Acrobat Reader 3.0 (or later) or xpdf, which comes with Linux operating
systems
Using the Documentation Browser
Use the Documentation Browser to browse the contents of the CD, read brief
descriptions of the documents, and view documents, using Adobe Acrobat Reader
or xpdf. The Documentation Browser automatically detects the regional settings in
use in your server and displays the documents in the language for that region (if
available). If a document is not available in the language for that region, the
English-language version is displayed.
Use one of the following procedures to start the Documentation Browser:
v If Autostart is enabled, insert the CD into the CD or DVD drive. The
Documentation Browser starts automatically.
v If Autostart is disabled or is not enabled for all users, use one of the following
procedures:
– If you are using a Windows operating system, insert the CD into the CD or
DVD drive and click Start --> Run.IntheOpen field, type
e:\win32.bat
where e is the drive letter of the CD or DVD drive, and click OK.
– If you are using Red Hat Linux, insert the CD into the CD or DVD drive; then,
run the following command from the /mnt/cdrom directory:
sh runlinux.sh
Select your server from the Product menu. The Available Topics list displays all
the documents for your server. Some documents might be in folders. A plus sign (+)
indicates each folder or document that has additional documents under it. Click the
plus sign to display the additional documents.
When you select a document, a description of the document appears under Topic
Description. To select more than one document, press and hold the Ctrl key while
you select the documents. Click View Book to view the selected document or
documents in Acrobat Reader or xpdf. If you selected more than one document, all
the selected documents are opened in Acrobat Reader or xpdf.
To search all the documents, type a word or word string in the Search field and
click Search. The documents in which the word or word string appears are listed in
order of the most occurrences. Click a document to view it, and press Crtl+F to use
the Acrobat search function, or press Alt+F to use the xpdf search function within
the document.
Chapter 1. The System x3500 M2 server 3
Click Help for detailed information about using the Documentation Browser.
Related documentation
This Installation and User’s Guide contains general information about the server,
including how to set up, install supported optional devices, and how to configure the
server. The following documentation also comes with the server:
v Warranty and Support Information
This document is in Portable Document Format (PDF) on the IBM 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 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 Documentation CD. It contains information
to help you solve problems yourself, and it contains information for service
technicians.
v Environmental Notices and User's Guide
This document is in PDF on the IBM Documentation CD. It contains translated
environmental notices.
v IBM License Agreement for Machine Code
This document is in PDF on the IBM Documentation CD. It provides translated
versions of the IBM License Agreement for Machine Code for your product.
v IBM MCP Linux License Information and Attributions
This document is in PDF on the IBM Documentation CD. It provides the
open-source notices.
Depending on the server model, additional documentation might be included on the
IBM System x Documentation CD.
The System x and xSeries Tools Center is an online information center that
contains information about tools for updating, managing, and deploying firmware,
device drivers, and operating systems. The System x and xSeries Tools Center is at
http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/toolsctr/v1r0/index.jsp.
The server might have features that are not described in the documentation that
comes with the server. The documentation might be updated occasionally to include
information about those features, or technical updates might be available to provide
additional information that is not included in the server documentation. These
updates are available from the IBM Web site. To check for updated documentation
and technical updates, complete the following steps.
Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. The actual procedure
might vary slightly from what is described in this document.
1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/.
2. Under Product support, click System x.
3. Under Popular links, click Publications lookup.
4. From the Product family menu, select System x3500 M2 and click Continue.
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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 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 might occur.
v Caution: These statements indicate situations that can be potentially hazardous
to you. A caution statement is placed just before the description of a potentially
hazardous procedure step or situation.
v Danger: These statements indicate situations that can be potentially lethal or
extremely hazardous to you. A danger statement is placed just before the
description of a potentially lethal or extremely hazardous procedure step or
situation.
Chapter 1. The System x3500 M2 server 5
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.
Table 1. Features and specifications
Microprocessor:
v Intel Xeon dual-core or quad-core with
integrated memory controller and Quick
Path Interconnect (QPI) architecture
v Designed for LGA 1366 socket
v Scalable up to four cores
v 32 KB instruction cache, 32 KB data
cache, and 8 MB cache that is shared
among the cores
v Support for up to two microprocessors,
second microprocessor with pluggable
VRM
v Support for Intel Extended Memory 64
Technology (EM64T)
Note: Use the Setup utility to determine
the type and speed of the
microprocessors. For a list of supported
microprocessors, see
http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/
serverproven/compat/us/.
Memory:
v Sixteen DIMM connectors (eight per
microprocessor)
v Minimum: 1GB
v Maximum: 128 GB
– 24 GB using unbuffered DIMMs
(UDIMMs)
– 128 GB using registered DIMMs
(RDIMMs)
v Type: Registered or unbuffered ECC
double-data-rate 3 (DDR3) 800, 1066,
and 1333 MHz DIMMs only
v RDIMMssizes:1GB,2GB,4GBand
8 GB single-rank, dual-rank or quad
rank
v UDIMMs sizes: 1 GB and 2 GB
single-rank or dual-rank
v Chipkill supported
Drives:
v SATA :
– DVD (standard)
– DVD/CD-RW (optional)
– Maximum of two devices can be
installed
v Diskette (optional): External USB 1.44
MB
v Supported hard disk drives:
– Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)
Expansion bays:
v Sixteen hot-swap SAS 2.5-inch bays
v Three half-high 5.25-inch bays (one
DVD drive installed)
Note: Full-high devices such as an
optional tape drive will occupy two
half-high
5.25-inch bays.
PCI and PCI-X expansion slots:
v Six PCI expansion slots on system
board
– Two PCI Express x8 (x4 link)
– Two PCI Express x8 (x8 link)
– One PCI Express x16 (x8 link)
– One PCI 32-bit
v One PCI Express x8 (x4 link) on the
extender card
v (Some models) Two PCI-X 64/133 on
the extender card
Power supply:
Note: To upgrade to two 920-watt
hot-swap power supplies, install the
redundant power and cooling option kit.
The kit includes one hot-swap 920-watt
power-supply and three hot-swap fans.
v Standard: One 920-watt 110 V or 240
V ac input dual-rated power supply
v Upgradeable to two 920-watt hot-swap
power supplies
Hot-swap fans:
v Three (standard)
v Upgradeable to six fans (for redundant
cooling)
Note: To upgrade to redundant cooling,
install the redundant power and cooling
option kit. The kit includes one 920-watt
hot-swap power-supply and three
hot-swap fans.
Size:
v Tower
– Height: 440 mm (17.3 in.)
– Depth: 767 mm (30.2 in.)
– Width: 218 mm (8.6 in.)
– Weight: approximately 38 kg (84 lb)
when fully configured or 20 kg (42 lb)
minimum
v Rack
–5U
– Height: 218 mm (8.6 in.)
– Depth: 702 mm (27.6 in.)
– Width: 424 mm (16.7 in.)
– Weight: approximately 34 kg (75 lb)
when fully configured or 20 kg (42 lb)
minimum
Racks are marked in vertical increments of
4.45 cm (1.75 inches). Each increment is
referred to as a unit, or “U.” A 1-U-high
device is 4.45 cm (1.75 inches) tall.
Integrated functions:
v Integrated management module (IMM),
which provides service processor control
and monitoring functions, video controller,
remote keyboard, video, mouse, and
remote hard disk drive capabilities
v Dedicated or shared management
network connections
v Six-port Serial ATA (SATA) controller
v Serial over LAN (SOL) and serial
redirection over Telnet or Secure Shell
(SSH)
v Support for remote management
presence
v One systems-management RJ-45 for
connection to a dedicated
systems-management network
v Light path diagnostics
v Six Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports
standard (v2.0 supporting v1.1)
– Four on rear of server
– Two on front of server
v One internal USB tape connector
v One Broadcom dual-port 10/100/1000
Ethernet controller with Wake on LAN
support and TCP/IP Offload Engine
(TOE) support
v One serial connector, shared with the
IMM
Note: In messages and documentation, the
term service processor refers to the
integrated management module (IMM).
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Table 1. Features and specifications (continued)
Video controller:
v Matrox G200eV video on system board
v Compatible with SVGA and VGA
ServeRAID SAS controller:
v ServeRAID-BR10i SAS/SATA Controller
that supports RAID levels 0, 1, 1E
(standard)
v Upgradeable to ServeRAID-MR10i
SAS/SATA Controller, which supports
RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10
v Upgradeable to ServeRAID-MR10is
SAS/SATA Controller, which supports
RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10
Acoustical noise emissions:
v Sound power, idle: 5.5 bel declared
v Sound power, operating: 6.0 bel
declared
Environment:
v Air temperature:
– Server on: 10°C to 35°C (50°F to
95°F); altitude: 0 to 915 m (3000 ft)
– Server on: 10°C to 32°C (50°F to
90°F) altitude: 915 m (3000 ft) to
2134 m (7000 ft)
– Server on: 10°C to 28°C (50°F to
83°F) altitude: 2134 m (7000) to
3050 m (10000 ft)
– Server off: 5°C to 45°C (41F° to
113°F);
– Shipping: -40°C to 60°C (-40F° to
140°F);
v Humidity:
– Server on: 20% to 80%, Max Dew
Point 21°C, Max. rate of change
5°C/hr
– Server off: 8% to 80%, Max. Dew
Point 27°C
Heat output:
Approximate heat output:
v Minimum configuration: 2013 Btu per
hour (590 watts)
v Maximum configuration: 3610 Btu per
hour (1058 watts)
Electrical input:
v Sine-wave input (50-60 Hz) required
v Input voltage low range:
– Minimum: 100 V ac
– Maximum: 127 V ac
v Input voltage high range:
– Minimum: 200 V ac
– Maximum: 240 V ac
v Approximate input kilovolt-amperes
(kVA):
– Minimum: 0.60 kVA
– Maximum: 1.10 kVA
Notes:
1. Power consumption and heat output
vary depending on the number and type
of optional features that are installed
and the power-management optional
features that are in use.
2. These levels were measured in
controlled acoustical environments
according to the procedures that are
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
stated values 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 x3500 M2 server
7
What your server offers
The server uses the following features and technologies:
v UEFI-compliant server firmware
IBM System x
including Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) 2.1 compliance, Active
Energy Manager technology, enhanced RAS capabilities, and BIOS compatibility
support. UEFI replaces the basic input/output system (BIOS) and defines a
standard interface between the operating system, platform firmware, and external
devices. UEFI-compliant System x servers are capable of booting UEFI-compliant
operating systems, BIOS-based operating systems, and BIOS-based adapters as
well as UEFI-compliant adapters.
Note: The server does not support DOS.
v Integrated management module
The integrated management module (IMM) combines service processor
functions, video controller, and remote presence function in a single chip. The
IMM provides advanced service-processor control, monitoring, and alerting
function. If an environmental condition exceeds a threshold or if a system
component fails, the IMM lights LEDs to help you diagnose the problem, records
the error in the event log, and alerts you to the problem. The IMM also provides
a virtual presence capability for remote server management capabilities. The IMM
provides remote server management through industry-standard interfaces:
– Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) version 2.0
– Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) version 3
– Common Information Model (CIM)
– Web browser
v Remote presence capability and blue-screen capture
The remote presence feature provides the following functions:
– Remotely viewing video with graphics resolutions up to 1600 x 1200 at 85 Hz,
regardless of the system state
– Remotely accessing the server, using the keyboard and mouse from a remote
client
– Mapping the CD or DVD drive, diskette drive, and USB flash drive on a
remote client, and mapping ISO and diskette image files as virtual drives that
are available for use by the server
– Uploading a diskette image to the IMM memory and mapping it to the server
as a virtual drive
The blue-screen capture feature captures the video display contents before the
IMM restarts the server when the IMM detects an operating-system hang
condition. A system administrator can use the blue-screen capture to assist in
determining the cause of the hang condition.
v IBM Dynamic System Analysis Preboot diagnostics programs
The Dynamic System Analysis (DSA) Preboot diagnostics programs are stored
on the integrated flash memory. It collects and analyzes system information to
aid in diagnosing server problems. The diagnostic programs collect the following
information about the server:
– System configuration
– Network interfaces and settings
– Installed hardware
– Light path diagnostics status
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Server Firmware (server firmware) offers several features,
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– Service processor status and configuration
– Vital product data, firmware, and UEFI configuration
– Hard disk drive health
– RAID controller configuration
– Event logs for service processors
The DSA program creates a chronologically ordered merged of the system-event
log (as the IPMI event log), the IMM event log (as the ASM event log), and the
operating-system event logs. The information is collected into a file that you can
send to IBM service and support. Additionally, you can view the information
locally through a generated text report file. You can also copy the log to a
removable media and view the log from a Web browser.
For additional information about the DSA program, see the Problem
Determination and Service Guide on the IBM Documentation CD
v IBM Systems Director
IBM Systems Director is a workgroup-hardware-management tool that you can
use to centrally manage System x and xSeries
®
servers. For more information,
see the IBM Systems Director documentation on the IBM Systems Director CD.
v IBM ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD
The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, which you can download from the
Web, provides programs to help you set up the server and install a Windows
operating system. The ServerGuide program detects installed optional hardware
devices and provides the correct configuration programs and device drivers. For
more information about the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, see “Using
the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD” on page 85.
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v IBM X-Architecture
technology
IBM X-Architecture technology combines proven, innovative IBM designs to make
your Intel-processor-based server powerful, scalable, and reliable. For more
information, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/xarchitecture/
enterprise/index.html.
– Active Memory
™
The Active Memory feature improves the reliability of memory through memory
mirroring. Memory mirroring stores data in two pairs of DIMMs simultaneously.
– Large system-memory capacity
The memory bus supports up to 128 GB of system memory. The memory
controller supports error correcting code (ECC) for up to 16 industry-standard
PC3-10600R-999 (single-rank or dual-rank, or 12 quad-rank DIMMs), 800,
1067, and 1333 MHz, DDR3 (third-generation double-data-rate), registered,
synchronous dynamic random access memory (SDRAM) dual inline memory
modules (DIMMs). The memory bus also supports up to 24 GB UDIMMs of
system memory.
v Integrated network support
The server comes with one integrated Broadcom 5709C series Gigabit Ethernet
controller, which supports connection to a 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1000 Mbps
network. For more information, see “Enabling the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet
Utility program” on page 90.
v Integrated Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
This integrated security chip performs cryptographic functions and stores private
and public secure keys. It provides the hardware support for the Trusted
Computing Group (TCG) specification. You can download the software to support
the TCG specification, when the software is available. See http://www.ibm.com/
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servers/eserver/xseries/scalable_family.html for details about the TPM
implementation. You can enable TPM support through the Setup utility under the
System Security menu option.
v Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) 2.0
IPMI 2.0 support providing secure remote power-on/power-off and several
standard alerts for components such as fans, voltage, and temperature.
v Large data-storage capacity and hot-swap capability
The server supports up to eight or sixteen (depending on your model) 2.5-inch
hot-swap hard disk drives in the hot-swap bays. With the hot-swap feature, you
can add, remove, or replace hard disk drives without turning off the server.
v Light path diagnostics
Light path diagnostics provides LEDs to help you diagnose problems. For more
information, see the section about light path diagnostics in the Problem
Determination and Service Guide on the IBM Documentation CD.
v Memory mirroring
Memory mirroring improves the availability of memory by writing information to
the main memory and redundant locations in a mirrored pair of DIMMs.
v PCI-32 adapter capabilities
The server has one slot for a PCI-32 adapter.
v PCI Express x8 adapter capabilities
The server has five slots for PCI Express x8 adapters. Three of these slots
accept x8 adapters, but the adapters will operate as x4 adapters.
v PCI Express x16 adapter capabilities
The server has one slot for PCI Express x16 adapter, which will operate as an x8
adapter.
v Redundant cooling and power capabilities
The server supports up to two 920-watt hot-swap power supplies. If the server
comes with only one power supply, you can install an additional power supply
with three redundant hot-swap cooling fans to add redundant power and cooling
capabilities. If the maximum load on the server is less than 920 watts and a
problem occurs with one of the power supplies, the other power supply can meet
the power requirements. The redundant cooling of the fans enables continued
operation if one of the fans fails.
v ServeRAID support
The server supports ServeRAID adapters to create redundant array of
independent disks (RAID) configurations.
v Symmetric multiprocessing (SMP)
The server supports up to two Intel Xeon quad-core 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 contains an integrated management module (IMM), which enables
you to manage the functions of the server locally and remotely and provides
remote presence and blue-screen capture capability. The IMM also provides
system monitoring and event recording.
v TCP/IP offload engine (TOE) support
The Ethernet controllers in the server support TOE, which is a technology that
offloads the TCP/IP flow from the microprocessors and I/O subsystem to increase
the speed of the TCP/IP flow. When an operating system that supports TOE is
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running on the server and TOE is enabled, the server supports TOE operation.
See the operating-system documentation for information about enabling TOE.
Note: As of the date of this document, the Linux operating system does not
support TOE.
Reliability, availability, and serviceability
Three important 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 3-year parts, 3-year labor limited warranty
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)
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 Setup utility setting
v Availability of microcode level
v ABR (Automatic BIOS 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 (DDR) synchronous dynamic
random access memory (SDRAM) with serial presence detect (SPD)
v Error logging of POST failures
v Hot-swap SAS hard disk drives
v Integrated Ethernet controllers
v Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) 2.0
v Key-lock support for physical security
v Memory change messages posted to the system-event log
v Power-on self-test (POST)
v Predictive Failure Analysis (PFA) alerts
v Read-only memory (ROM) checksums
v Redundant Ethernet capabilities (requires an optional Ethernet adapter) with
failover support
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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 diagnostics LEDs on the system board
v Upgradeable microcode for POST, BIOS, and read-only memory (ROM) resident
code, locally or over a LAN
v Vital product data (VPD); includes serial-number information and replacement
part numbers, stored in nonvolatile memory, for easier remote maintenance
v Wake on LAN capability
IBM Systems Director
IBM Systems Director is a platform-management foundation that streamlines the
way you manage physical and virtual systems in a heterogeneous environment. By
using industry standards, IBM Systems Director supports multiple operating systems
and virtualization technologies in IBM and non-IBM x86 platforms.
Through a single user interface, IBM Systems Director provides consistent views for
viewing managed systems, determining how these systems relate to one another,
and identifying their statuses, helping to correlate technical resources with business
needs. A set of common tasks that are included with IBM Systems Director provides
many of the core capabilities that are required for basic management, which means
instant out-of-the-box business value. These common tasks include discovery,
inventory, configuration, system health, monitoring, updates, event notification, and
automation for managed systems.
The IBM Systems Director Web and command-line interfaces provide a consistent
interface that is focused on driving these common tasks and capabilities:
v Discovering, navigating, and visualizing systems on the network with the detailed
inventory and relationships to the other network resources
v Notifying users of problems that occur on systems and the ability to isolate the
sources of the problems
v Notifying users when systems need updates and distributing and installing
updates on a schedule
v Analyzing real-time data for systems and setting critical thresholds that notify the
administrator of emerging problems
v Configuring settings of a single system and creating a configuration plan that can
apply those setting to multiple systems
v Updating installed plug-ins to add new features and functions to the base
capabilities
v Managing the life cycles of virtual resources
For more information about IBM Systems Director, see the documentation on the
IBM Systems Director DVD that comes with the server and the IBM xSeries
Systems Management Web page at http://www.ibm.com/systems/management/,
which presents an overview of IBM Systems Management and IBM Systems
Director.
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The UpdateXpress System Pack Installer
The UpdateXpress System Pack Installer detects supported and installed device
drivers and firmware in the server and installs available updates. For additional
information and to download the UpdateXpress System Pack Installer, go to the
System x and BladeCenter Tools Center at http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/
toolsctr/v1r0/index.jsp and click UpdateXpress System Pack Installer.
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 and LEDs on the front of the server.
(See “Operator information panel” on page 28 for information about the operator
information panel.)
Note: The front bezel door is not shown so that the drive bays are visible.
System power LED: The states of the system power LED are as follows:
Lit When this LED is lit and not flashing, it indicates that the server is turned
Flashing slowly
Flashing rapidly
on.
When this LED is flashing slowly (once per second), it indicates that the
server is turned off and still connected to an ac power source.
When this LED is flashing rapidly (4 times per second), it indicates that the
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server is turned off and is not ready to be turned on and the power-control
button is disabled. Approximately 3 minutes after the server is connected to
ac power, the power-control button becomes active.
Off When this LED is off, it indicates that ac power is not present, or the power
supply or the LED itself has failed. A system-power LED is also on the rear
of the server.
Power-control button: Press this button to turn the server on and off manually. A
power-control-button shield comes with the server. You can install this disk-shaped
shield to prevent the server from being turned off accidentally.
Hard disk drive activity LED: When this LED is flashing, it indicates that a hard
disk drive is in use.
System locator LED: Use this LED to visually locate the server among other
servers. You can use IBM Systems Director to light this LED remotely.
System information LED: When this LED is lit, it indicates that a noncritical event
has occurred.
System-error LED: When this LED is lit, it indicates that a system error has
occurred.
USB 1 and 2 connectors: Connect USB devices to these connectors.
DVD-eject button: Press this button to release a CD or DVD from the DVD drive.
Hard disk drive activity LED: When this LED is flashing, it indicates that the drive
is in use.
Hard disk drive status LED: On some server models, each hot-swap hard disk
drive has a status LED. When this LED is lit, it indicates that the drive has failed. If
an optional IBM ServeRAID controller is installed in the server, when this LED is
flashing slowly (one flash per second), it indicates that the drive is being rebuilt.
When the LED is flashing rapidly (three flashes per second), it indicates that the
controller is identifying the drive.
DVD drive activity LED: When this LED is lit, it indicates that the DVD drive is in
use.
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Light path diagnostics panel
The following illustration shows the front LEDs on the light path diagnostics panel.
The light path diagnostics panel is inside the front bezel.
Note: The light path diagnostics LEDs remain lit only while the server is connected
to power.
For more information about the light path diagnostics LEDs, see the Problem
Determination and Service Guide on the IBM Documentation CD.
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Rear view
The following illustration shows the connectors and LEDs on the rear of the server.
AC power LED
Video
Serial 1
(COM 1)
Systems
management
NMI button
USB 1
USB 2
USB 3
USB 4
Power error LED
DC power LED
Power cord
connector
Ethernet 10/100/1000
Ethernet
transmit/receive
activity LEDs
Ethernet link
status LEDs
AC power LED: Each hot-swap power supply has an ac power LED and a dc
power LED. When the ac power LED is lit, it indicates that sufficient power is
coming into the power supply through the power cord. During typical operation, both
the ac and dc power LEDs are lit. For any other combination of LEDs, see
“Power-supply LEDs” on page 17.
DC power LED: Each hot-swap power supply has a dc power LED and an ac
power LED. When the dc power LED is lit, it indicates that the power supply is
supplying adequate dc power to the system. During typical operation, both the ac
and dc power LEDs are lit. For any other combination of LEDs, see “Power-supply
LEDs” on page 17.
Power error LED: When the power error LED is lit, it indicates that the power
supply has failed.
Power-cord connector: Connect the power cord to this connector.
Ethernet 10/100/1000 connector: Use these connectors to connect the server to a
network.
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.
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