IBM System x3610 User Manual

IBM System x3610 Type 7942

User’ s Guide

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IBM System x3610 Type 7942

User’ s Guide

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Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in “Notices,” on page 65 and the

Warranty and Support Information document on the IBM System x Documentation CD.

Fifth Edition (March 2009)

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Contents

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

Chapter 1. The System x3610 Type 7942 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 features .............6

Server controls, LEDs, and power ..................6

Front view ..........................6

Rear view ..........................8

Server power features......................9

Chapter 2. Installing optional devices................11

Server components .......................11

System-board optional-device connectors ..............12

System-board internal cable connectors ...............13

System-board external connectors .................14

System-board switches .....................15

System-board LEDs ......................16

Hard disk drive backplane LEDs .................17

Installation guidelines ......................17

System reliability guidelines ...................19

Working inside the server with the power on .............20

Handling static-sensitive devices .................20

Removing the cover .......................21

Removing the air duct ......................22

Installing the air duct .......................23

Installing an adapter .......................24

Removing an adapter ......................25

Installing a hard disk drive.....................26

Removing a hard disk drive ....................27

Installing a microprocessor ....................27

Installing a memory module ....................33

Removing a memory module ....................35

Installing a power supply .....................35

Removing a power supply .....................37

Installing a fan .........................38

Removing a fan ........................38

Cabling the hot-swap hard disk drive backplane .............39

Completing the installation.....................39

Installing the cover ......................40

Connecting the cables .....................40

Updating the server configuration .................41

Chapter 3. Configuring the server .................43

Using the BIOS Setup Utility program ................43

Starting the BIOS Setup Utility program ...............44

BIOS Setup Utility menu choices .................44

Passwords .........................45

Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD ............47

ServerGuide features .....................48

Setup and configuration overview .................48

Typical operating-system installation ................49

Installing your operating system without ServerGuide ..........49

Using the RAID configuration programs ................50

Using the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program ...........50

Using the LSI Logic MegaRAID Storage Manager program........50

Using the baseboard management controller ..............50

Updating the baseboard management controller firmware ........51

Enabling and configuring SOL using the OSA SMBridge management utility

program .........................51

Installing the OSA SMBridge management utility program ........59

Using the baseboard management controller utility programs .......61

Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controllers ..............62

Appendix. Notices .......................65

Trademarks ..........................65

Important notes.........................66

Product recycling and disposal ...................67

Battery return program ......................68

Chinese Class A warning statement .................70

Index ............................71

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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:

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 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

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 26:

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

Statement 27:

CAUTION: Hazardous moving parts are nearby.

Safety xi

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

Important: This product is not suitable for use with visual display workplace devices according to Clause 2 of the German Ordinance for Work with Visual Display Units.

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Chapter 1. The System x3610 Type 7942 server

The IBM®System x3610 Type 7942 server is a 2-U1-high server that is ideally suited for networking environments that require superior microprocessor performance, efficient memory management, and flexibility.

The server has six 3.5-inch hard disk drive bays. You can install the following hard disk drive configurations in the server:

v Six hot-swap SAS hard disk drives

v Six hot-swap SATA hard disk drives

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.

The server contains IBM X-Architecture performance and reliability. For more information, see “What your server offers” on page 4 and “Reliability, availability, and serviceability features” on page 6.

technologies, which help increase

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

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 document is in Portable Document Format (PDF) on the IBM System x Documentation CD. It contains instructions for setting up the server and basic

instructions for installing some optional devices.

v Warranty and Support Information

This document is in 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.

1. Racks are measured in vertical increments of 1.75 inches each. Each increment is called a “U”. A 1-U-high device is 1.75 inches tall.

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 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 x3610 and click Continue.

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 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.

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 1.75 inches tall.

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. The sound levels were measured in controlled acoustical environments according to the procedures specified by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) S12.10 and ISO 7779 and are reported in accordance with ISO

9296. Actual sound-pressure levels in a given location might exceed the average values stated because of room reflections and other nearby noise sources. The declared sound-power levels indicate an upper limit, below which a large number of computers will operate.

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Table 1. Features and specifications

Microprocessor:

v One Intel

quad core, depending on the server model: – Dual core: Xeon 5100 series, or

– Quad core: Xeon 5300 series, or

v Support for up to two

microprocessors

v Support for Intel Extended Memory

64 Technology (EM64T)

Note:

v Use the BIOS Setup Utility program

to determine the type and speed of the microprocessor.

v See http://www.ibm.com/servers/

eserver/serverproven/compat/us/ for a list of supported microprocessors.

Memory:

v Six DIMM connectors v Minimum: 512 MB v Maximum: 16 GB v Type: Registered double-data-rate 2

(DDR2) dual inline memory modules (DIMMs)

v Sizes: 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB, or 4

v Chipkill

Drives:

CD/DVD: SATA

Expansion bays:

v Six 3.5-inch hard disk drive bays,

containing one of the following configurations: – SAS: Up to six 3.5-inch

– SATA: Up to six 3.5-inch

v One 5.25-inch Ultrabay Enhanced

bay

LGA 771 dual core or

later

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supported on x4 memory

hot-swap SAS hard disk drives

hot-swap SATA hard disk drives

Expansion slots:

v Two PCI Express x8 slots,

low-profile

v Two PCI 3.3 v or 5 v half-length

slots, low-profile

Fans:

Three

Power supplies:

v 600 watts (100 - 240 V ac) v Minimum: One v Maximum: Two - provide

redundant power

Size (2 U):

v Height: 85.4 mm (3.36 in.) v Depth: 705 mm (27.8 in.) v Width: 443.6 mm (17.5 in.) v Weight: approximately 21.09 kg

(46.5 lb) to 29.03 kg (64 lb) depending upon configuration

Integrated functions:

v Baseboard management controller v Two Broadcom 5722 Gigabit

Ethernet controllers with Wake on

LAN

support

v One SAS RAID controller that

supports RAID levels 0, 1, 1E

v One serial port v Six Universal Serial Bus (USB)

ports (two on front and four on rear of server), v2.0 supporting v1.1

v One VGA video port v One PS/2 mouse port v One PS/2 keyboard port v Two Ethernet ports v One systems-management port

Note: In messages and documentation, the term service processor refers to the baseboard management controller.

Video controller:

v ASPEED Technology AST1100

Environment:

v Air temperature:

– Server on: 10° to 35°C (50.0° to

95.0°F); altitude: 0 to 914.4 m (3000 ft). Decrease system temperature by 0.75°C for every 1000-foot increase in altitude.

– Server off: 10° to 43°C (50.0° to

109.4°F); maximum altitude: 2133 m (7000 ft)

– Shipment: -40° to +60°C (-40° to

140°F); maximum altitude: 2133 m (7000 ft)

v Humidity:

– Server on/off: 8% to 80% – Shipment: 5% to 100%

Acoustical noise emissions:

v Declared sound power, idle: 6.8 bel v Declared sound power, operating:

6.8 bel

Heat output:

Approximate heat output in British thermal units (Btu) per hour: v Minimum configuration: 1230 Btu per

hour (360 watts)

v Maximum configuration: 3312 Btu

per hour (970 watts)

Electrical input:

v Sine-wave input (50-60 Hz) required v Input voltage range 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: 0.29 kVA – Maximum: 1.00 kVA

What your server offers

The server uses the following features and technologies:

v Baseboard management controller

The baseboard management controller (BMC) provides basic service-processor 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.

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The baseboard management controller also provides remote server management capabilities through the OSA SMBridge management utility program.

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.

v Large system-memory capacity

The server supports up to 16 GB of system memory. The memory controller supports up to 6 registered 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4GB DDR2 dual inline memory modules (DIMMs).

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v IBM ServerGuide

The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD that comes with the server provides programs to help you set up the server and install a Windows

Setup and Installation CD

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 47.

Note: If the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD did not come with your server, you can download the necessary device drivers from the IBM Web site. See the instructions on page 17.

v Integrated network support

The server comes with two integrated Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet controllers, which support connection to a 10-Mbps, 100-Mbps, or 1000-Mbps network. For more information, see “Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controllers” on page 62.

v Large data-storage and hot-swap capability

The server supports up to six slim, 3.5-inch hard disk drives in the hard disk drive bays. With the hot-swap feature, you can add, remove, or replace hard disk drives without turning off the server.

v PCI Express adapter capabilities

The server has two slots for low-profile PCI Express x8 adapters. The server also has two slots for low-profile PCI adapters.

v Redundant power capabilities

The server supports up to two 600-watt ac power supplies, which provide redundancy for a typical configuration. If the maximum load on the server is less than 600 watts and a problem occurs with one of the power supplies, the other power supply can meet the power requirements.

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Reliability, availability, and serviceability features

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

The server has the following RAS features:

v Automatic error retry and recovery v Automatic restart after a power failure v Baseboard management controller (service processor) v Built-in monitoring for fan, power, temperature, voltage, and power-supply

redundancy

v Chipkill memory protection v Error codes and messages v Error correcting code (ECC) L2 cache and system memory v Cooling fans with speed-sensing capability v Hot-swap hard disk drives v Information LED panel v Menu-driven setup, system configuration, and redundant array of independent

disks (RAID) configuration programs

v Parity checking or CRC checking on the serially-attached SCSI (SAS) bus and

PCI buses

v Power management: compliance with Advanced Configuration and Power

Interface (ACPI)

v Power-on self-test (POST) v Redundant Ethernet capabilities with failover support v Redundant power supplies v Remote system problem-determination support v Standby voltage for systems-management features and monitoring v Startup (boot) from LAN through Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) boot

agent utility or dynamic host configuration protocol/boot protocol (DHCP/BOOTP)

v System auto-configuring from the configuration menu v System error logging (POST and service processor) v Systems-management monitoring through the Inter-Integrated Circuit (I v Upgradeable POST, BIOS, diagnostics, service processor (BMC) microcode, and

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

v Vital product data (VPD) on system board and power supplies v Wake on LAN capability

C) bus

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, light-emitting diodes (LEDs), and connectors on the front of the server. Hot-swap SAS drives are shown in this illustration.

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Hard disk drive activity LED (green)

Hard disk drive status LED (amber)

Power-control button

Power-on LED

Fan error LED

USB connector 5

Operator information panel

CD/DVD drive activity LED

Hard disk drive activity LED

CD/DVD drive eject button

System-error LED

USB connector 6

Hard disk drive activity LED: Each hot-swap hard disk drive has an 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. When this LED is flashing slowly (one flash per second), it indicates that the drive is being rebuilt as part of a RAID configuration. When the LED is flashing rapidly (three flashes per second), it indicates that the controller is identifying the drive.

Operator information panel: This panel contains controls and LEDs.

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.

A power-control-button shield comes installed on the server to prevent the server from being turned off accidentally.

v Power-on LED: When this LED is lit, it indicates that the server is turned on.

When this LED is off, it indicates that the server is turned off, or that power is not present, or that the power supply or the LED itself has failed.

Note: If this LED is off, it does not mean that there is no electrical power in the server. The LED might be burned out. To remove all electrical power from the server, you must disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet.

v Hard disk drive activity LED: When this LED is flashing, it indicates that a hard

disk drive is in use.

v Fan error LED: When this LED is lit, it indicates that a fan has failed.

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

occurred. An error LED (amber) on the system board that is lit or an LED on the hard disk drive backplane or system board that is off when it should be on can help isolate the error.

USB connectors: Connect a USB device, such as USB mouse, keyboard, or other USB device, to either of these connectors.

CD/DVD-eject button: Press this button to release a CD or DVD from the CD-RW/DVD drive.

CD/DVD drive activity LED: When this LED is lit, it indicates that the CD-RW/DVD drive is in use.

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Rear view

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

Ethernet 1 link / activity LED

Ethernet 2 link / activity LED

Power-cord connector

Power supply status LED

Mouse connector

Keyboard connector

Systems-management Ethernet activity LED

Serial connector

Video connector

Ethernet 1 connector

Systems-management Ethernet speed LED

Systems-management Ethernet connector

Ethernet 1 speed LED

Ethernet 2 speed LED

USB connector 1

USB connector 2

Ethernet 2 connector

USB connector 3

USB connector 4

Power-cord connector: Connect the power cord to this connector.

Mouse connector: Connect a PS/2 mouse to this connector.

Serial connector: Connect a 9-pin serial device to this connector. The BMC can

take control of the serial port to perform text console redirection and to redirect serial traffic, using Serial over LAN (SOL).

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

Ethernet link/activity LED: This LED is on each Ethernet connector. When this LED is lit, it indicates that there is an active link connection on the 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, or 1000BASE-TX interface for the Ethernet port. When this LED is flashing, it indicates that the server is transmitting to or receiving signals from the Ethernet LAN that is connected to the Ethernet port.

Ethernet speed LED: When this LED is lit and is amber, it indicates that the Ethernet network speed is 1 Gbps. When this LED is lit and is green, it indicates that the Ethernet network speed is 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps.

USB connectors: Connect a USB device, such as USB mouse, keyboard, or other USB device, to any of these connectors.

Systems-management Ethernet speed LED: When this LED is lit and is amber, it indicates that the Ethernet network speed is 1 Gbps. When this LED is lit and is green, it indicates that the Ethernet network speed is 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps.

Systems-management Ethernet connector: Use this connector to connect the server to a network for systems-management information control.

Systems-management Ethernet activity LED: When this LED is flashing, it indicates that the server is transmitting to or receiving signals from the network for systems-management information control that is connected to the systems-management Ethernet port.

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Video connector: Connect a monitor to this connector.

Keyboard connector: Connect a PS/2 keyboard to this connector.

Power supply status LED:When the power supply status LED is green (lit or

flashing), it indicates that sufficient ac power is coming into the power supply through the power cord and that the power supply is functional. When the power supply status LED is amber (lit or flashing), it indicates a problem with the power supply. If the LED is amber, see the “Diagnostics” section of the Problem Determination and Service Guide.

Server power features

When the server is connected to a 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) is shut down; however, the server can respond to requests from the service processor, such as a remote request to turn on the server. The power-on LED is lit to indicate that the server is connected to power but is not turned on.

Turning on the server

Approximately 5 seconds after the server is connected to 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 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 Wake on LAN feature, the Wake on LAN

feature can turn on the server.

Note: When 4 GB or more of memory (physical or logical) is installed, some memory is reserved for various system resources and is unavailable to the operating system. The amount of memory that is reserved for system resources depends on the operating system, the configuration of the server, and the configured PCI options.

Turning off the server

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

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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 The service processor can turn off the server as an automatic response to a

critical system failure.

v You can turn off the server through a request from the service processor.

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Chapter 2. Installing optional devices

This chapter provides detailed instructions for installing optional hardware devices in the server.

Server components

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

Cover

Hot-swap SAS backplane

Air-baffle insert

Heat sink

Low-profile adapter

Fan

Fan-bracket assembly

Air duct

DIMM

System board

Microprocessor

Power supply

Hot-swap hard disk drive

Hot-swap hard disk drive filler

System-board optional-device connectors

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

Slot 3 PCI Express x8

IPMB connector

lot 1S PCI 33 MHz

lotS 2 PCI 33 MHz

Battery connector

SATA 0

Slot 4 PCI Express x8

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

Microprocessor 1 connector

SAS channel A

SAS channel B

Microprocessor 2 connector

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System-board internal cable connectors

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

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