IBM System x3620 M3 7376 Installation And User Manual

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Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the information in Appendix B, “Notices,” on page 107, the IBM Safety Information and Environmental Notices and User Guide documents on the IBM Documentation CD, and the Warranty Information document.

The most recent version of this document is available at http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/.

Second Edition (July 2010)

US Government Users Restricted Rights – Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp.

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Contents

Safety ............................vii

Chapter 1. The System x3620 M3 Type 7376 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 ................6

Features and specifications .....................6

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

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

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

The UpdateXpress System Pack Installer ...............13

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

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

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

Server power features .....................17

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

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

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

System-board DIMM connectors .................21

System-board external connectors .................22

System-board jumpers .....................23

System-board LEDs ......................25

Fan board connectors .....................27

PCI riser-card adapter connectors .................27

Installation guidelines ......................28

System reliability guidelines ...................29

Working inside the server with the power on .............29

Handling static-sensitive devices .................30

Internal cable routing and connectors ................31

DVD drive cable connections...................31

Tape drive cable connections...................32

Hot-swap hard disk drive backplane cable connections .........34

Simple-swap hard disk drive backplate cable connections ........35

Removing the cover .......................37

Removing the air baffle ......................38

Removing the PCI riser-card assembly ................39

Installing an adapter .......................40

Installing a ServeRAID adapter ...................42

Installing a ServeRAID adapter battery on the remote battery tray ......44

Installing an optional ServeRAID adapter advanced feature key .......48

Installing an IBM Virtual Media Key .................49

Installing a hot-swap hard disk drive .................51

Removing a hot-swap hard disk drive ................52

Installing a simple-swap hard disk drive ................52

Removing a simple-swap hard disk drive ...............53

Installing an optional DVD drive cage ................54

Installing an optional DVD drive ...................56

Installing an optional tape drive cage .................57

Installing an optional tape drive ...................59

Installing a memory module ....................60

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DIMM installation sequence ...................62

Memory mirroring .......................63

Online-spare memory .....................64

Installing a DIMM .......................65

Installing the simple-swap hard disk drive backplate ...........67

Installing a second microprocessor .................71

Thermal grease........................74

Installing a hot-swap power supply .................75

Installing a USB hypervisor memory key ...............77

Completing the installation.....................78

Installing the PCI riser-card assembly ...............78

Installing the air baffle .....................79

Installing the server cover ....................80

Connecting the external cables ..................81

Updating the server configuration .................82

Chapter 3. Configuring the server .................83

Using the Setup utility ......................84

Starting the Setup utility ....................84

Setup utility menu choices....................85

Passwords .........................88

Using the Boot Selection Menu program ...............89

Starting the backup server firmware .................89

Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD ............90

ServerGuide features .....................90

Setup and configuration overview .................90

Typical operating-system installation ................91

Installing your operating system without using ServerGuide .......91

Using the integrated management module ...............92

Using the USB memory key for VMware hypervisor ...........93

Using the remote presence capability and blue-screen capture .......93

Enabling the remote presence feature ...............94

Obtaining the IP address for the Web interface access .........94

Logging on to the Web interface .................95

Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller ...............95

Enabling and configuring Serial over LAN (SOL) ............96

UEFI update and configuration ..................96

Using the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program ............97

Starting the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program ..........98

Formatting a hard disk drive ...................98

Creating a mirrored pair of hard disk drives .............98

Configuring a ServeRAID controller .................99

Starting the Intel Matrix Storage Manager option ROM program .......99

IBM Advanced Settings Utility program................101

Updating the firmware ......................101

Updating IBM Systems Director ..................102

Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance ..........105

Before you call ........................105

Using the documentation .....................105

Getting help and information from the World Wide Web .........105

Software service and support ...................106

Hardware service and support ...................106

IBM Taiwan product service ....................106

Appendix B. Notices ......................107

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Trademarks..........................107

Important notes ........................108

Particulate contamination.....................109

Product recycling and disposal ..................109

Battery return program......................111

Documentation format ......................112

Electronic emission notices ....................113

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement ........113

Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement ........113

Avis de conformité à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada .......113

Australia and New Zealand Class A statement ............113

United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirement ........113

European Union EMC Directive conformance statement ........113

Germany Class A statement...................114

Japan VCCI Class A statement .................115

Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA)

statement ........................115

Korea Communications Commission (KCC) statement .........115

Russia Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Class A statement ......115

People's Republic of China Class A electronic emission statement ....116

Taiwan Class A compliance statement ...............116

Index ............................117

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Safety

Before installing this product, read the Safety Information.

Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações de Segurança.

Pred instalací tohoto produktu si prectete prírucku bezpecnostních instrukcí.

Læs sikkerhedsforskrifterne, før du installerer dette produkt.

Lees voordat u dit product installeert eerst de veiligheidsvoorschriften.

Ennen kuin asennat tämän tuotteen, lue turvaohjeet kohdasta Safety Information.

Avant d'installer ce produit, lisez les consignes de sécurité.

Vor der Installation dieses Produkts die Sicherheitshinweise lesen.

Prima di installare questo prodotto, leggere le Informazioni sulla Sicurezza.

Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen (Safety Information) før du installerer dette produktet.

Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança.

Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad.

Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten.

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Important:

Each caution and danger statement in this 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

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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 12:

CAUTION: The following label indicates a hot surface nearby.

Statement 26:

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

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

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Chapter 1. The System x3620 M3 Type 7376 server

This Installation and User's Guide contains instructions for setting up your IBM

System x3620 M3 Type 7376 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 System x3620 M3 Type 7376 server is a 2-U

-high server that is ideally suited for networking environments that require superior microprocessor performance, efficient memory management, and flexibility.

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, see the printed Warranty Information document that comes with your server.

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 features” on page

11.

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

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

The server comes with four 3.5-inch SATA simple-swap or eight 3.5-inch SAS/SATA hot-swap hard disk drive bays.

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.

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The following illustration shows a server model with eight SAS/SATA hot-swap hard disk drive bays.

The following illustration shows a server model with four SATA simple-swap hard disk drive bays.

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

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

Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. Procedures for locating firmware and documentation might vary slightly from what is described in this document.

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

2. Under Product support, click System x.

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

Record information about the server in the following table.

Product name IBM System x3620 M3 server Machine type 7376

Model number _____________________________________________ Serial number _____________________________________________

The model number and serial number are on the pull-out label on the bezel, as shown in the following illustration.

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You can download an IBM ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD to help you configure the hardware, install device drivers, and install the operating system. For more information, see “Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD” on page

90.

For a list of supported optional devices for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/.

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

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:

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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.

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 the server, how to install supported optional devices, and how to configure the server. The following documentation also comes with the server:

v Warranty Information

This printed document contains the warranty terms and a pointer to the IBM Statement of Limited Warranty on the IBM Web site.

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 Rack Installation Instructions

This document contains instructions for installing the server in a rack.

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 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 information about the open-source notices.

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Depending on the server model, additional documentation might be included on the IBM 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 BladeCenter Tools Center is at http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/toolsctr/v1r0/index.jsp.

The server might have features that are not described in the documentation that 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 x3620 M3 and click Continue.

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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 Documentation CD. Each statement is numbered for reference to the corresponding statement in your language in the Safety Information document.

The following notices and statements are used in this document:

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

inconvenient or problem situations.

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

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

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

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

v Danger: These statements indicate situations that can be potentially lethal or

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

Features and specifications

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

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 Supports multi-core Intel Xeon

microprocessors, with integrated memory controller and Quick Path Interconnect (QPI) architecture

v Designed for LGA 1366 socket v Scalable up to six cores v 32 KB instruction cache, 32 KB data

cache, and 8 MB L3 cache that is shared among the cores

v Support for Intel Extended Memory 64

Technology (EM64T)

Note:

v Do not install an Intel Xeon

series microprocessor and an Xeon 5600 series microprocessor in the same server.

v Use the Setup utility to determine the

type and speed of the microprocessors.

v For a list of supported microprocessors,

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

Memory:

v Twelve DIMM connectors (six per

microprocessor)

v Minimum: 1 GB DIMM per

microprocessor

v Maximum: 96 GB v Type: PC3-10600-999 (single-rank or

double-rank) 800, 1066, and 1333 MHz, ECC, DDR3 registered SDRAM DIMMs only

v Sizes: 1 GB single-rank, 2 GB

single-rank or dual-rank, 4 GB dual-rank, and 8 GB dual-rank

v Chipkill supported

Optical drive (optional):

v DVD-ROM v Multi-burner

Expansion bays (depending on the model):

v Eight 3.5-inch SAS/SATA hot-swap hard

disk drive bays

v Four 3.5-inch SATA simple-swap hard

disk drive bays

PCI Expansion slots: Supports three PCI expansion slots: v One PCIe2 Express x16 slot (16, 8, 4,

v One PCIe2 Express x16 slot (4) v One PCIe2 Express x8 slot (8)

™

5500

™

Integrated functions:

v Integrated management module (IMM),

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

v Integrated SATA controller v Six-port Serial ATA (SATA) controller v Serial over LAN (SOL) and serial

redirection over Telnet or Secure Shell (SSH)

v One systems-management RJ-45

10/100 Ethernet interface for connection to a dedicated systems-management network

v Support for remote management

presence through an optional virtual media key

v One Intel dual-port 10/100/1000

Ethernet controller with Wake on LAN support

v One serial port, shared with the

integrated management module (IMM)

v Five Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports

(two on front, two on rear of server, and one internal for an optional USB flash device)

v One video port on rear of server

Note: Maximum video resolution is 1600 x 1200 at 85 Hz.

v Support for hypervisor function through

an optional USB flash device

Note: In messages and documentation, the term service processor refers to the integrated management module (IMM).

Video controller:

v Matrox G200 video on system board v Compatible with SVGA and VGA v DDR2-250MHz SDRAM video memory

controller

v Video memory is not expandable v Avocent digital video compression

RAID (depending on the model):

v Software RAID capabilities that support

RAID levels 0 and 1

v ServeRAID-BR10il v2 SAS/SATA adapter

that provides RAID levels 0, 1, and 1E

v ServeRAID-M1015 SAS/SATA adapter

that provides RAID levels 0, 1, and 10 with optional RAID 5/50 and SED (Self Encrypting Drive) upgrade

v ServeRAID-M5014 SAS/SATA adapter

that provides RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 10, and 50 with and RAID 6/60 and SED upgrade

v ServeRAID-M5015 SAS/SATA adapter

that provides RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 10, and 50 with optional RAID 6/60 and SED upgrade

Notes:

1. When you enable software RAID on simple-swap models of the server, you will no longer be able to use the IBM Director, Dynamic System Analysis (DSA), and ServerGuide tools to configure, diagnose, or update hard drives on simple-swap models. However, you will still be able to use these tools to configure or diagnose other simple-swap server model features and components.

2. ServeRAID-BR10il v2 controller is installed in a PCI Express x8 mechanical slot (x4 electrical); however, the controller runs at x4 bandwidth

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 ft) to 3050 m (10000 ft).

– Server off: 5°C to 45°C (41°F to

113°F)

– Shipping: -40°C to 60°C (-40°F to

140°F)

v Humidity:

– Server on/off: 20% to 80%; maximum

dew point: 21°C; maximum rate of change: 5 °C/hr

– Shipment: 8% to 80%; maximum dew

point: 27°C

v Particulate contamination:

Attention: Airborne particulates and reactive gases acting alone or in combination with other environmental factors such as humidity or temperature might pose a risk to the server. For information about the limits for particulates and gases, see “Particulate contamination” on page 109.

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Table 1. Features and specifications (continued)

Electrical input with hot-swap ac power supplies:

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: 0.12 kVA – Maximum: 0.78 kVA

Size:

v 2U v Height: 86.5 mm (3.406 in.) v Depth:

– EIA flange to rear: 719.39 mm

(28.32 in.)

– Overall: 749.39 mm (29.5 in.)

v Width:

– With top cover: 447 mm (17.598 in.) – With front bezel: 487.995 mm

(19.212 in.)

v Weight: approximately 16.30 kg (35.94

lb) to 22.45 kg ( 49.50 lb) depending on your configuration

System fans: Up to four

Hot-swap power supplies:

675 watts (100 - 240 V ac)

v Minimum: One v Maximum: Two - provide redundant

power

What your server offers

The server uses the following features and technologies:

v UEFI-compliant server firmware

IBM System x Server Firmware offers several features, 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.

Acoustical noise emissions:

v Declared sound power, idle: 6.6 bel v Declared sound power, operating: 6.6 bel

Heat output:Approximate heat output:

v Minimum configuration: 663 Btu per hour

(194 watts)

v Maximum configuration: 2305 Btu per

hour (675 watts)

Note: The server does not support DOS.

v Integrated management module

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

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The optional virtual media key is required to enable the remote presence and blue-screen capture features. The remote presence feature provides the following functions:

– Remotely viewing video with graphics resolutions up to 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 USB memory. It collects and analyzes system information to aid in diagnosing server problems. The diagnostic programs collect the following information about the server:

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

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

For additional information about DSA Preboot diagnostics, 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 Active Energy Manager

The Active Energy Manager solution is an IBM Systems Director extension that measures and reports server power consumption as it occurs. This enables you to monitor power consumption in correlation to specific software application programs and hardware configurations. You can obtain the measurement values through the systems-management interface and view them, using IBM Systems Director. For more information, see the IBM Director documentation on the IBM Systems Director CD, or see http://www.ibm.com/systems/management/director/ extensions/actengmrg.html.

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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 96 GB of system memory. The memory controller supports error correcting code (ECC) for up to 12 industry-standard PC3-10600R-999 (single-rank or dual-rank), 800, 1066, and 1333 MHz, DDR3 (third-generation double-data-rate), registered, synchronous dynamic random access memory (SDRAM) dual inline memory modules (DIMMs).

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 90.

v Integrated network support

The server comes with one integrated Intel Gigabit Ethernet controller, which supports connection to a 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1000 Mbps network. For more information, see “Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller” on page 95.

v Large data-storage and hot-swap capability

The server supports up to four 3.5-inch SATA simple-swap or eight 3.5-inch SAS/SATA hot-swap hard disk drives (depending on the model). 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.

v PCI adapter capabilities

The server supports up to three PCI expansion slots. For more information, see “Installing an adapter” on page 40.

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 Redundant power capabilities

The server supports up to two 675-watt ac power supplies, which provide redundancy and hot-swap capability for a typical configuration. If the maximum load on the server is less than 675 watts and a problem occurs with one of the power supplies, the other power supply can meet the power requirements.

Note: If the maximum load on the server is greater than 675 watts and a problem occurs with one of the power supplies, Active Energy Manager can act to minimize the load somewhat so that the server can function with the remaining power supply.

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v RAID support

Depending on the model, your IBM System x3620 M3 server implements redundant array of independent disks (RAID) through software or hardware.

A ServeRAID adapter provides hardware RAID support to create configurations. Depending on the server model, your server may come with a standard RAID adapter that provides RAID levels 0, 1, 1E, or above. An optional RAID adapter is available for purchase.

For server models that come with simple-swap hard disk drives, the servers support software RAID levels 0 and 1 via the system firmware.

Note: When you enable software RAID on simple-swap models of the server, you will no longer be able use the IBM Director, Dynamic System Analysis (DSA), and ServerGuide tools to configure, diagnose, or update hard drives on simple-swap models. However, you will still be able use these tools to configure or diagnose other simple-swap server model features and components.

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. The addition of the optional IBM Virtual Media Key provides remote presence and blue-screen capture capability. The IMM also provides system monitoring, event recording, and dial-out alert capability.

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

redundancy

v Cable-presence detection on most connectors v Chipkill memory protection v Dual redundant UEFI server firmware images 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 Operator information panel v Integrated management module (service processor) v Memory mirroring 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 Predictive Failure Analysis (PFA) alerts on memory, SAS/SATA hard disk drives,

fans, and power supplies

v Redundant Ethernet capabilities with failover support v Redundant hot-swap power supplies

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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, UEFI, diagnostics, service processor microcode, and

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

v Vital product data (VPD) on microprocessors, system board, power supplies, and

SAS (hot-swap-drive) backplane

v Wake on LAN capability

IBM Systems Director

IBM Systems Director is a platform-management foundation that streamlines the way you manage physical and virtual systems 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.

C) bus

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, connectors, LEDs, and hard disk drive bays on the front of the server.

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

Hard disk drive activity LED: This green LED is used on hot-swap SAS/SATA hard disk drives. 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: This amber LED is used on hot-swap SAS/SATA hard disk drives. 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 the power control button and light-emitting diodes (LEDs).

Power-control button and power-on LED: Press this button to turn the server on and off manually or to wake the server from a reduced-power state. The states of the green power-on LED are as follows:

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

ready to be turned on. The power-control button is disabled. This will last approximately 20 to 40 seconds.

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

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

press the power-control button or use the IMM Web interface. See “Logging on to the Web interface” on page 95 for information on logging on to the IMM Web interface.

Hard disk drive activity LED: When this LED is flashing, it indicates that the drive is in use.

Locator LED: Use this blue LED to visually locate the server among other servers. You can use IBM Systems Director to light this LED remotely. This LED is controlled by the IMM.

System-error LED: When this amber LED is lit, it indicates that a system error has occurred. This LED is controlled by the IMM.

The following illustration shows the control and LED for the optional optical drive on the front of the server.

Optional optical drive eject button: Press this button to release a CD or DVD from the optional optical drive.

Optional optical drive activity LED: When this LED is lit, it indicates that the optional optical drive is in use.

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Rear view

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

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

Note: Power supply 1 is the default/primary power supply. If power supply 1 fails,

you must replace it immediately.

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

Serial connector: Connect a 9-pin serial device to this connector. The serial port is shared with the integrated management module (IMM). The IMM can take control of the shared serial port to perform text console redirection and to redirect serial traffic, using Serial over LAN (SOL).

Video connector: Connect a monitor to this connector. The video connectors on the front and rear of the server can be used simultaneously.

Note: The maximum video resolution is 1600 x 1200 at 85 Hz.

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

either of these connectors.

Systems-management Ethernet connector: Use this connector to connect the server to a network for systems-management information control. This connector is used only by the IMM.

Ethernet connectors: Use any of these connectors to connect the server to a network. When you use the Ethernet 1 connector, the network can be shared with the IMM through a single network cable.

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

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Ethernet activity LEDs: When these LEDs are lit, they indicate that the server is transmitting to or receiving signals from the Ethernet LAN that is connected to the Ethernet port.

Ethernet link LEDs: When these LEDs are lit, they indicate that there is an active link connection on the 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, or 1000BASE-TX interface for the Ethernet port.

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.”

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.”

Power-supply error LED: When the power-supply error LED is lit, it indicates that the power supply has failed.

Power-supply LEDs

The following illustration shows the power-supply LEDs on the rear of the server. For more information about solving power-supply problems, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide.

The following table describes the problems that are indicated by various combinations of the power-supply LEDs and suggested actions to correct the detected problems.

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Table 2. Power-supply LEDs

Power-supply LEDs

(green)DC(green)

On On Off Normal operation Off Off Off No ac power to

Off Off On No ac power to

Off On Off Faulty power

Off On On Faulty power

On Off Off Power supply not

On Off or

Flashing

On On On Power supply is

Error

(amber)

On Faulty power

Description Action Notes

the server or a problem with the ac power source

the server or a problem with the ac power source and the power supply had detected an internal problem

supply

fully seated, faulty system board, or faulty power supply

supply

faulty but still operational

1. Check the ac power to the server.

2. Make sure that the power cord is connected to a functioning power source.

3. Turn the server off and then turn the server back on.

4. If the problem remains, replace the power supply.

1. Replace the power supply.

2. Make sure that the power cord is connected to a functioning power source.

Replace the power supply.

1. Reseat the power supply.

2. Replace the power supply.

3. (Trained service technician only) Replace the system board.

Replace the power supply.

This is a normal condition when no ac power is present.

This happens only when a second power supply is providing power to the server.

Typically indicates that a power supply is not fully seated.

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 integrated management module (IMM) is shut down; however, the server can respond to requests from the IMM, such as a remote request to turn on the server. The power-on LED flashes to indicate that the server is connected to power but is not turned on.

Turning on the server

Approximately 40 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.

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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 power, the server can respond to requests from the IMM, 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.

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 IMM 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 IMM.

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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.

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

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System-board internal connectors

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

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System-board DIMM connectors

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

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System-board external connectors

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

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System-board jumpers

This section describes the jumpers on the system board.

Table 3. System board jumpers

Jumper number Jumper name Jumper setting

JP2 Clear CMOS jumper

JP3 UEFI recovery jumper

Notes:

v If no jumper is present, the server responds as if the pins are set to 1 and 2. v Changing the position of the UEFI recovery jumper from pins 1 and 2 to pins 2 and 3

before the server is turned on sets the UEFI recovery process. Do not change the jumper pin position after the server is turned on. This can cause an unpredictable problem.

v Pins 1 and 2: Normal

(default) - This keeps the CMOS data.

v Pins 2 and 3: This clears

the CMOS data such as power-on password and loads the default UEFI settings.

v Pins 1 and 2: Normal

(default) Loads the primary firmware ROM page.

v Pins 2 and 3: Loads the

secondary (backup) firmware ROM page.

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Important:

1. Before you change any switch settings or move any jumpers, turn off the server; then, disconnect all power cords and external cables. (Review the information in “Safety” on page vii, “Installation guidelines” on page 28, “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 30, and “Turning off the server” on page 18.)

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

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System-board LEDs

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

Note: Error LEDs remain lit only while the server is connected to power. If you disconnect power to the server, you can press and hold the light path diagnostics button to light the error LEDs on the system board.

System pulse LEDs

The following LEDs are on the system board and monitor the system power-on and power-off sequencing and boot progress (see “System-board LEDs” for the location of these LEDs).

Table 4. System pulse LEDs

LED Description Action

Enclosure management heartbeat Power-on and power-off sequencing.

1. If the LED blinks at 1Hz, it is functioning properly and no action is necessary.

2. If the LED is not blinking, (trained service technician only) replace the system board.

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Table 4. System pulse LEDs (continued)

LED Description Action

IMM heartbeat IMM heartbeat boot process. The following steps describe the

different stages of the IMM heartbeat sequencing process.

1. When this LED is blinking fast (approximately 4Hz), this indicates, that the IMM code is in the loading process.

2. When this LED goes off momentarily, this indicates that the IMM code has loaded completely.

3. When this LED goes off momentarily and then starts blinking slowing (approximately 1Hz), this indicates that IMM is fully operational. You can now press the power-control button to power-on the server.

4. If this LED does not blink within 30 seconds of connecting a power source to the server, complete the following steps:

a. (Trained service technician

only) use the IMM recovery jumper to recover the firmware (see “System-board jumpers” on page 23).

b. (Trained service technician

only) replace the system board.

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Fan board connectors

The following illustration shows the connectors on the fan board.

PCI riser-card adapter connectors

The following illustration shows the connectors on the PCI riser cards for user-installable PCI adapters.

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Installation guidelines

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

inside the server with the power on” on page 29, and “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 30. This information will help you work safely.

v When you install your new server, take the opportunity to download and apply

the most recent firmware updates. This step will help to ensure that any known issues are addressed and that your server is ready to function at maximum levels of performance. To download firmware updates for your server, complete the following steps:

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

2. Under Product support, click System x.

3. Under Popular links, click Software and device drivers.

4. Click System x3620 M3 to display the matrix of downloadable files for the server.

For additional information about tools for updating, managing, and deploying firmware, see the System x and BladeCenter Tools Center at http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/toolsctr/v1r0/index.jsp.

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

correctly. Start the server, and make sure that the operating system starts, if an operating system is installed, or that a 19990305 error code is displayed, indicating that an operating system was not found but the server is otherwise working correctly. If the server is not working correctly, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM Documentation CD for diagnostic information.

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

covers and other parts in a safe place.

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

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

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

lift a heavy object, observe the following precautions: – Make sure that you can stand safely without slipping. – Distribute the weight of the object equally between your feet. – Use a slow lifting force. Never move suddenly or twist when you lift a heavy

object.

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

with your leg muscles.

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

outlets for the server, monitor, and other devices.

v Back up all important data before you make changes to disk drives. v Have a small flat-blade screwdriver available. v To view the error LEDs on the system board or internal components, use the light

path diagnostics button on the system board when the server is not connected to power.

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

power supplies or hot-plug Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices. However, you must turn off the server before you perform any steps that involve removing or installing adapter cables or non-hot-swap optional devices or components.

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v Blue on a component indicates touch points, where you can grip the component

to remove it from or install it in the server, open or close a latch, and so on.

v Orange on a component or an orange label on or near a component indicates

that the component can be hot-swapped, which means that if the server and operating system support hot-swap capability, you can remove or install the component while the server is running. (Orange can also indicate touch points on hot-swap components.) See the instructions for removing or installing a specific hot-swap component for any additional procedures that you might have to perform before you remove or install the component.

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

labels, and ground wires.

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

servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/.

System reliability guidelines

To help ensure proper system cooling and system reliability, make sure that the following requirements are met:

v Each of the drive bays has a drive or a filler panel and electromagnetic

compatibility (EMC) shield installed in it.

v If the server has redundant power, each of the power-supply bays has a power

supply installed in it.

v There is adequate space around the server to allow the server cooling system to

work properly. Leave approximately 50 mm (2.0 in.) of open space around the front and rear of the server. Do not place objects in front of the fans. For proper cooling and airflow, replace the server cover before you turn on the server. Operating the server for extended periods of time (more than 30 minutes) with the server cover removed might damage server components.

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

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

Working inside the server with the power on

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

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

The server supports hot-plug, hot-add, and hot-swap devices and is designed to operate safely while it is turned on and the cover is removed. Follow these guidelines when you work inside a server that is turned on:

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

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

v Do not allow your necktie or scarf to hang inside the server. v Remove jewelry, such as bracelets, necklaces, rings, and loose-fitting wrist

watches.

v Remove items from your shirt pocket, such as pens and pencils, that might fall

into the server as you lean over it.

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v Avoid dropping any metallic objects, such as paper clips, hairpins, and screws,

into the server.

Handling static-sensitive devices

Attention: Static electricity can damage the server and other electronic devices.

To avoid damage, keep static-sensitive devices in their static-protective packages until you are ready to install them.

To reduce the possibility of damage from electrostatic discharge, observe the following precautions:

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

you.

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

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

v Handle the device carefully, holding it by its edges or its frame. v Do not touch solder joints, pins, or exposed circuitry. v Do not leave the device where others can handle and damage it. v While the device is still in its static-protective package, touch it to an unpainted

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

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

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

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

indoor humidity and increases static electricity.

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Internal cable routing and connectors

DVD drive cable connections

The DVD drive cable is a combination power and signal cable with a shared connector on one end. The following illustration shows the internal routing and connectors for the DVD cable.

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Tape drive cable connections

The following illustration shows the internal routing and connectors for the USB tape drive power and signal cables.

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The SATA tape drive cable is a combination power and signal cable with a shared connector on one end. The following illustration shows the internal routing and connectors for the SATA tape drive cable.

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Hot-swap hard disk drive backplane cable connections

The following illustration shows the internal routing for the hot-swap hard disk drive backplane cables.

Notes:

1. To connect the SAS signal cables, make sure that you first connect the signal cable and the configuration cable, and then the power cable.

2. To disconnect the SAS signal cables, make sure that you first disconnect the power cable, and then the signal cable and the configuration cable.

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Simple-swap hard disk drive backplate cable connections

The following illustrations show the internal routing for the simple-swap hard disk drive backplate cables for serve models that come with a ServeRAID-BR10il v2 adapter.

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The following illustrations show the internal routing for the simple-swap hard disk drive backplate SATA signal and power cables.

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Removing the cover

The following illustration shows how to remove the cover.

Important: Before you install optional hardware, make sure that the server is working correctly. Start the server, and make sure that the operating system starts, if an operating system is installed, or that a 19990305 error code is displayed, indicating that an operating system was not found but the server is otherwise working correctly. If the server is not working correctly, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide for diagnostic information.

To remove the cover, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 28.

2. If you are planning to install or remove a microprocessor, memory module, PCI adapter, battery, or other non-hot-swap optional device, turn off the server and all attached devices and disconnect all external cables and power cords (see “Turning off the server” on page 18).

3. If the server has been installed in a rack, loosen the two thumbscrews on the front of the server and remove the server out of the rack enclosure.

Attention: Two or more people are required to remove the system from a rack cabinet.

4. Loosen the two thumbscrews that secure the cover to the chassis.

5. Press on the two blue grip points and slide the cover toward the rear; then, lift the cover off the server. Set the cover aside.

Attention: For proper cooling and airflow and to avoid damaging server components, replace the cover before you turn on the server. If you operate the server for extended periods of time (over 30 minutes) with the cover removed, the IMM turns off the server.

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Removing the air baffle

When you work with some optional devices, you must first remove the air baffle to access some components or connectors on the system board. The following illustration shows how to remove the air baffle.

To remove the air baffle, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 28.

2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all power cords and external cables (see “Turning off the server” on page 18).

3. Remove the cover (see “Removing the cover” on page 37).

4. Grasp the top of the air baffle and lift it out of the server. Attention: For proper cooling and airflow, replace the air baffle before you

turn on the server. Operating the server with the air baffle removed might damage server components.

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Removing the PCI riser-card assembly

The server comes with one PCI riser-card assembly that contains two PCI Express Gen 2 x16 connectors and one PCI Express x8 connector.

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

1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 28.

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

3. Remove the cover (see “Removing the cover” on page 37).

4. Grasp the PCI riser-card assembly at the front grip point and rear edge; then, lift the PCI riser-card assembly to remove it from the server. Place the PCI riser-card assembly on a flat, static-protective surface.

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Installing an adapter

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

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

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

v The expansion slots in the PCI riser cards accommodate the various form factors

of the non-hot-plug adapters as follows: – Expansion slot 2: Low-profile with 2U bracket – Expansion slot 3: Full-height, half-length – Expansion slot 4: Full-height, half-length

v Some high performance video adapters are supported by your server. See

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

v The optional NVIDIA FX 580 video adapter must be installed in expansion slot 3

on the PCI riser-card assembly.

v The optional ServeRAID-BR10il v2 adapter must be installed in expansion slot 2

on the PCI riser-card assembly. Attention: Some cluster solutions require specific code levels or coordinated

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

The following illustration shows the locations of the adapter expansion slots from the rear of the server.

To install an adapter, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 28.

2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all power cords and external cables (see “Turning off the server” on page 18).

3. Remove the cover (see “Removing the cover” on page 37).

4. Remove the PCI riser-card assembly (see “Removing the PCI riser-card assembly” on page 39).

5. Determine which expansion slot you will use for the adapter.

6. Install the adapter: a. If you are installing an adapter in expansion slot 3 or 4, rotate the retention

latch on the rear of the PCI riser-card assembly to the open position; then, slide the expansion-slot cover out of the expansion slot.

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b. If you are installing an adapter in expansion slot 2, rotate the adapter

retention latch to the open position.

c. Align the adapter with the connector on the riser card. d. Press the adapter firmly into the connector on the riser card.

7. Connect any required cables to the adapter.

Attention:

v When you route cables, do not block any connectors or the ventilated space

around any of the fans.

v Make sure that cables are not routed on top of components that are under

the PCI riser-card assembly.

v Make sure that cables are not pinched by the server components.

8. Rotate the adapter retention latch to secure the adapter on the PCI riser-card assembly.

9. Install the PCI riser-card assembly (see “Installing the PCI riser-card assembly” on page 78).

10. Perform any configuration tasks that are required for the adapter.

If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 78.

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Installing a ServeRAID adapter

Note: The optional ServeRAID-BR10il controller v2 must be installed in expansion

slot 2 on the PCI riser-card assembly.

To install a ServeRAID adapter on the PCI riser-card assembly, complete the following steps:

1. Make sure that the server is turned off, all external cables and power cords are disconnected, and the cover has been removed.

2. If you are installing a new or replacement ServeRAID adapter, touch the static-protective package that contains the new ServeRAID adapter to any unpainted metal surface on the server. Then, remove the ServeRAID adapter from the package.

3. If you are installing a new or replacement ServeRAID adapter that uses a battery, complete the following steps:

a. Remove the battery from the ServeRAID controller or the battery package. b. Install the battery and connect the battery to the ServeRAID adapter as

instructed in the documentation that comes with the ServeRAID adapter or the battery.

4. Install the ServeRAID adapter: a. If you are installing the ServeRAID adapter in expansion slot 3 or 4, rotate

the retention latch on the rear of the PCI riser-card assembly to the open position; then, slide the expansion-slot cover out of the expansion slot.

b. If you are installing a ServeRAID-BR10il v2 adapter in expansion slot 2,

rotate the adapter retention latch to the open position.

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c. Align the ServeRAID adapter with the connector on the PCI riser card. d. Firmly press the ServeRAID adapter into the connector on the PCI riser

card.

5. Connect any required cables to the ServeRAID adapter.

Attention:

v When you route cables, do not block any connectors or the ventilated space

around any of the fans.

v Make sure that cables are not routed on top of components that are under

the PCI riser-card assembly.

v Make sure that cables are not pinched by the server components.

6. Rotate the adapter retention latch back to secure the ServeRAID adapter in the PCI riser-card assembly.

7. Install the PCI riser-card assembly (see “Installing the PCI riser-card assembly” on page 78).

If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 78.

Notes:

1. When you restart the server for the first time after you install a ServeRAID adapter with a battery, the monitor screen remains blank while the controller initializes the battery. This might take a few minutes, after which the startup process continues. This is a one-time occurrence.

Important: You must allow the initialization process to be completed. If you do not, the battery pack will not work, and the server might not start.

The battery comes partially charged, at 30% or less of capacity. Run the server for 4 to 6 hours to fully charge the battery. The LED just above the battery on the controller remains lit until the battery is fully charged.

Until the battery is fully charged, the controller firmware sets the controller cache to write-through mode; after the battery is fully charged, the controller firmware re-enables write-back mode.

2. When you restart the server, you are given the opportunity to import the existing RAID configuration to the new ServeRAID adapter.

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Installing a ServeRAID adapter battery on the remote battery tray

The Intelligent Battery Backup Unit (iBBU) is an optional battery for the ServeRAID adapter. It is referred to as the battery throughout this section. You must purchase the remote battery cable and install the battery at a distance from the ServeRAID adapter to avoid overheating.

You can install up to two batteries on the remote battery trays on the PC riser-card assembly.

To install a battery on the remote battery tray, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 28.

2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all power cords and external cables (see “Turning off the server” on page 18).

3. Remove the cover (see “Removing the cover” on page 37).

4. Remove the PCI riser-card assembly (see “Removing the PCI riser-card assembly” on page 39).

5. If a battery and battery carrier are attached to the ServeRAID adapter, remove the three screws that secure the battery carrier to the ServeRAID adapter. Set the battery and battery carrier aside.

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

6. Install the interposer card on the interposer card connector on the ServeRAID adapter:

a. Remove the interposer card and the loose screw from the bag. b. Rotate the standoff so that it aligns with the hole in the ServeRAID adapter,

and position the interposer card connector over the ServeRAID adapter connector.

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c. Press the interposer card down onto the interposer card connector so that

the interposer card is secured.

d. From the other side of the ServeRAID adapter, insert and tighten the screw

to secure the interposer card to the ServeRAID adapter.

7. Install the battery on the remote battery tray: a. Press the retention latch to remove the remote battery tray from the PCI

riser-card assembly.

b. On the remote battery tray, find the pattern of recessed rings that matches

the posts on the battery and battery carrier.

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c. Press the posts into the rings and underneath the tabs on the remote

battery tray. Make sure the two retention clips secure the battery and battery carrier on the remote battery tray.

8. Align the two pins on the remote battery tray with the holes on the PCI riser-card assembly and press the retention latch into the slot to secure the remote battery tray on the PCI riser-card assembly.

9. Route the remote battery cable through the cage hole on the PCI riser-card assembly.

Attention: Make sure that the cable is not pinched and does not cover any connectors or obstruct any components on the system board.

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10. Connect the remote battery cable to the battery carrier. Attention: To avoid damage to the hardware, make sure that you align the

black dot on the cable connector with the black dot on the connector on the interposer card. Do not force the remote battery cable into the connector.

11. Connect the other end of the remote battery cable to the interposer card on the ServeRAID controller. Route the remote battery cable through the cage hole on the PCI riser-card assembly.

Attention: To avoid damage to the hardware, make sure that you align the black dot on the cable connector with the black dot on the connector on the interposer card. Do not force the remote battery cable into the connector.

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12. Install the ServeRAID adapter on the PCI riser-card assembly (see “Installing a ServeRAID adapter” on page 42).

If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 78.

Note: The battery must recharge for at least 6 hours under normal operating conditions. To protect your data, the ServeRAID adapter firmware changes the write policy to write-through until the battery unit is sufficiently charged. When the battery unit is charged, the ServeRAID adapter firmware changes the write policy to write-back.

Installing an optional ServeRAID adapter advanced feature key

To install an optional ServeRAID adapter advanced feature key, complete the following steps:

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

on page 28.

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

external cables (see “Turning off the server” on page 18).

3. Remove the cover (see “Removing the cover” on page 37).

4. Remove the PCI riser-card assembly (see “Removing the PCI riser-card

assembly” on page 39).

5. Align the upgrade key with the connector on the ServeRAID adapter and push it

into the connector until it is firmly seated.

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If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 78.

Installing an IBM Virtual Media Key

The optional IBM Virtual Media Key enables the IMM remote presence and blue-screen capture capability. This feature provides graphical console redirection with remote keyboard and mouse interaction, plus remote diskette and DVD drive support.

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

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

on page 28.

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

external cables (see “Turning off the server” on page 18).

3. Remove the cover (see “Removing the cover” on page 37).

4. Remove the PCI riser-card assembly (see “Removing the PCI riser-card

assembly” on page 39).

5. Align the mounting bracket on the rear of the virtual media key with the

mounting tab and slide it down the tab onto the virtual medial key connector on the system board.

6. Press the virtual media key down into the connector until it is firmly seated on

the system board.

If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 78.

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Installing a hot-swap hard disk drive

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

v Locate the documentation that comes with the hard disk drive and follow those

instructions in addition to the instructions in this chapter.

v The server supports up to eight 3.5-inch hot-swap SAS/SATA hard disk drives.

For a list of supported hard disk drives, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/ serverproven/compat/us/.

v All hot-swap drives in the server should have the same throughput speed rating.

Using hard disk drives with different speed ratings will cause all drives to operate at the throughput speed of the slowest drive.

The following illustration shows how to install a hot-swap hard disk drive.

Attention: To maintain proper system cooling, do not operate the server for more than 10 minutes without either a drive or a filler panel installed in each bay.

To install a drive in a hot-swap bay, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii, “Installation guidelines” on page 28, and “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 30.

2. Remove the drive filler panel from one of the empty hot-swap bays.

3. Install the hard disk drive in the hot-swap bay: a. Orient the drive as shown in the illustration. b. Make sure that the tray handle is open. c. Align the drive assembly with the guide rails in the bay. d. Gently push the drive assembly into the bay until the drive stops. e. Push the tray handle to the closed (locked) position. f. If the system is turned on, check the hard disk drive status LED to verify that

the hard disk drive is operating correctly. After you install a hard disk drive, the green activity LED flashes as the disk

spins up. The amber LED turn off after about 1 minute. If the new drive starts to rebuild, the amber LED flashes slowly and the green activity LED remains lit during the rebuild process. If the amber LED remains lit, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM Documentation CD for hard disk drive problem solutions.

Note: You might have to reconfigure the disk arrays after you install hard disk drives. See the RAID documentation on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD for information about RAID controllers.

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If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 78.

Removing a hot-swap hard disk drive

To remove a hot-swap hard disk drive, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii, “Installation guidelines” on page 28, and “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 30.

2. Press the release latch on the side of the drive front.

3. Move the handle on the drive to the open position.

4. Pull the hot-swap drive assembly out of the bay approximately 25 mm (1 in.). Wait approximately 45 seconds while the drive spins down before you remove the drive assembly completely from the bay.

Note: You might have to reconfigure the disk arrays after you remove a hard disk drive. See the RAID documentation on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD for information about RAID controllers.

If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 78.

Installing a simple-swap hard disk drive

The following notes describe other information that you must consider when you install a drive.

v Locate the documentation that comes with the hard disk drive and follow those

instructions in addition to the instructions in this section.

v The server supports up to four 3.5-inch simple-swap SATA hard disk drives. For a

list of supported hard disk drives, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/ serverproven/compat/us/

Important: Do not install a SCSI hard disk drive in this server.

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Attention: To maintain proper system cooling, do not operate the server for more than 10 minutes without either a drive or a filler panel installed in each bay.

To install a drive in the simple-swap bay, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii, “Installation guidelines” on page 28, and “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 30.

2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all power cords and external cables (see “Turning off the server” on page 18).

3. Remove the drive filler panel from one of the empty simple-swap bays.

4. Align the hard disk drive with the guide rails in the bay.

5. Pull the round blue loops of the hard disk drive toward each other; then, carefully slide the drive assembly into the drive bay until it stops, and release the loops.

Note: You might have to reconfigure the disk arrays after you install hard disk drives. See the RAID documentation on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD for information about RAID controllers. If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 78.

Removing a simple-swap hard disk drive

Attention: To maintain proper system cooling, do not operate the server for more

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

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

1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii, “Installation guidelines” on page 28, and “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 30.

2. Turn off the server and all attached devices; then, disconnect all power cords and external cables.

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3. Remove the drive filler panel from the front of the server.

4. Pull the round blue loops of the hard disk drive toward each other; then, pull the drive out of the bay.

If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 78.

Installing an optional DVD drive cage

The IBM System x3620 M3 DVD drive enablement kit is used to install an optical drive cage in an IBM System x3620 M3 server. See http://www.ibm.com/servers/ eserver/serverproven/compat/us/ for a list of supported optional devices. To order a DVD drive enablement kit, contact your IBM marketing representative or authorized reseller.

The IBM System x3620 M3 DVD drive enablement kit contains the following components:

v One DVD cable v One optical drive cage v One retention bracket

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

1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 28.

2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cord and all external cables (see “Turning off the server” on page 18).

3. Remove the server cover (see “Removing the cover” on page 37).

4. Loosen the thumbscrew that secure the drive filler cage to the chassis; then, push the drive filler cage out of the bay to remove it from the server.

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5. Insert the DVD cable into the connector on the DVD drive cage; then slide the cable connector to the left until it clicks into place.

The following illustration shows the label on the DVD cable.

6. Route the DVD cable through the cage hole on the chassis.

7. Connect the DVD drive signal cable to the system board and the power cable to the power-supply paddle card (see “Internal cable routing and connectors” on page 31); then, secure the cables with any retention clips.

8. Slide the DVD drive cage forward into the drive bay until the thumbscrew on the rear of the drive cage align with the screw hole on the chassis.

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9. Tighten the thumbscrew to secure the DVD drive cage in the server.

If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 78.

Installing an optional DVD drive

For a list of supported optional optical disk drives for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/.

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

1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 28.

2. Make sure that the server is turned off, all external cables and power cords are disconnected, and the cover has been removed. For more information, see “Turning off the server” on page 18 and “Removing the cover” on page 37.

3. Attach the drive-retention clip to the side of the DVD drive.

Drive retention clip

Alignment pins

4. Slide the DVD drive into the drive bay until the DVD drive clicks into place.

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If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 78.

Installing an optional tape drive cage

The IBM System x3620 M3 tape drive enablement kit is used to install an optional tape drive cage in an IBM System x3620 M3 server. See http://www.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/ for a list of supported optional devices. To order a tape drive enablement kit, contact your IBM marketing representative or authorized reseller. The IBM System x3620 M3 tape drive enablement kit is compatible only with the following tape drives:

v IBM DDS Generation 5 (DDS/5) SATA tape drive v IBM DDS Generation 6 (DDS/6) USB tape drive

The IBM System x3620 M3 tape drive enablement kit contains the following components:

v One USB signal cable and one power cable, or one SATA-power combo cable v One tape drive cage

To install the optional tape drive cage, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 28.

2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cord and all external cables (see “Turning off the server” on page 18).

3. Remove the server cover (see “Removing the cover” on page 37).

4. Remove the air baffle (see “Removing the air baffle” on page 38).

5. Remove the PCI riser-card assembly (see “Removing the PCI riser-card assembly” on page 39).

6. Loosen the thumbscrew that secure the drive filler cage to the chassis; then, push the drive filler cage out of the bay to remove it from the server.

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7. Route the tape drive cables through the cage hole on the chassis (see “Internal cable routing and connectors” on page 31).

8. Connect the tape drive cables: v USB tape drive: connect the USB signal cable to the system board and the

power cable to the power-supply paddle card

v SATA tape drive: connect the SATA connector to the system board and the

power cable to the power-supply paddle card

9. Slide the tape drive cage forward into the drive bay until the thumbscrew on the rear of the drive cage align with the screw hole on the chassis.

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10. Tighten the thumbscrew to secure the tape drive cage in the server.

If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 78.

Installing an optional tape drive

The following illustration shows how to install an optional tape drive.

To install a tape drive, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii, “Installation guidelines” on page 28, and “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 30.

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

3. Remove the drive tray from the server.

4. Install the tape drive on the tray as shown in the following illustration. If the tape drive comes with a metal spacer attached, remove the spacer before you install the tape drive on the tray.

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5. Prepare the drive according to the instructions that come with the drive, setting any switches or jumpers.

6. Remove the server cover (see “Removing the cover” on page 37).

7. Remove the filler panel from the tape-drive bay (if one is installed).

8. Connect the cables to the back of the tape drive.

9. Make sure all the cables are out of the way; then, slide the tape-drive assembly the rest of the way into the tape-drive bay.

10. Push the latch to the closed (locked) position.

If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 78.

Installing a memory module

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

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v When you install or remove DIMMs, the server configuration information

changes. When you restart the server, the system displays a message that indicates that the memory configuration has changed.

v The server supports only industry-standard double-data-rate 3 (DDR3), 800,

1066, or 1333 MHz, PC3-10600R-999 (single-rank or dual-rank), synchronous dynamic random-access memory (SDRAM) dual inline memory modules (DIMMs) with error correcting code (ECC). See http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/ serverproven/compat/us/ for a list of supported memory modules for the server.

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

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

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

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

ff is the device organization (bit width)

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

wwwww is the DIMM bandwidth, in MBps

6400 = 6.40 GBps (PC3-800 SDRAMs, 8-byte primary data bus) 8500 = 8.53 GBps (PC3-1066 SDRAMs, 8-byte primary data bus) 10600 = 10.66 GBps (PC3-1333 SDRAMs, 8-byte primary data bus) 12800 = 12.80 GBps PC3-1600 SDRAMs, 8-byte primary data bus)

m is the DIMM type

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

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

v The following rules apply to single-rank and dual-rank DDR3 DIMM speed as it

relates to the number of DIMMs in a channel: – When you install 1 DIMM per channel, the memory runs at 1333 MHz – When you install 2 DIMMs per channel, the memory runs at 1066 MHz – All channels in a server run at the fastest common frequency

v The maximum memory speed is determined by the combination of the

microprocessor, DIMM speed, and the number of DIMMs installed in each channel.

v In two-DIMM-per-channel configuration, a server with an Intel Xeon X5600 series

microprocessor automatically operates with a maximum memory speed of up to 1333 MHz when one of the following conditions is met:

– Two 1.5 V single-rank or dual-rank RDIMMs are installed in the same channel.

In the Setup utility, Memory speed is set to Max performance mode

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– Two 1.35 V single-rank or dual-ranl RDIMMs are installed in the same

channel. In the Setup utility, Memory speed is set to Max performance and LV-DIMM power is set to Enhance performance mode. The 1.35 V RDIMMs will function at 1.5 V

v The server supports a maximum of 12 single-rank or dual-rank registered DIMMs

(RDIMMs).

v The server supports three single-rank or dual-rank DIMMs per channel. The

following table shows an example of the maximum amount of memory that you can install, using ranked RDIMMs.

Table 5. Maximum memory installation using ranked RDIMMs

Maximum number

DIMM type

Single-rank 12 1 GB 12 GB Singe-rank 12 2 GB 24 GB Dual-rank 12 2 GB 24 GB Dual-rank 12 4 GB 48 GB Dual-rank 12 8 GB 96 GB

of DIMMs DIMM size Total memory

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

8 GB. The server supports a minimum of 1 GB and a maximum of 96 GB of system memory.

For 32-bit operating systems only: Some memory is reserved for various system resources and is unavailable to the operating system. The amount of memory that is reserved for system resources depends on the operating system, the configuration of the server, and the configured PCI devices. To view the total amount of installed memory and the amount of configured memory, run the Setup utility. For additional information, see “Using the Setup utility” on page 84.

v A minimum of one DIMM must be installed for each microprocessor. For

example, you must install a minimum of two DIMMs if the server has two microprocessors. However, to improve system performance, install a minimum of three DIMMs for each microprocessor.

Note: You can install DIMMs for microprocessor 2 as soon as you install microprocessor 2; you do not have to wait until all of the DIMM connectors for microprocessor 1 are filled.

v If you install a ServeRAID-M1015 SAS/SATA adapter, make sure at least 2 GB of

memory is installed in the server before you run DSA from a bootable CD.

v 1.35V DIMMs are only supported on server models with an Intel Xeon

series microprocessor.

DIMM installation sequence

The server requires at least one DIMM per microprocessor. Depending on the server models, the server may come with one 2 GB RDIMM or 4 GB RDIMM, or three 4 GB RDIMMs.

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When you install additional DIMMs, install them in the order shown in Table 6, to maintain performance.

Table 6. Non-mirroring (normal) mode DIMM installation sequence

Microprocessors installed DIMM connector population sequence

1 3,6,8,2,5,7 2 3, 11, 6, 14, 8, 16, 2, 10, 5, 13, 7, 15,

The following table lists the DIMM connectors on each memory channel.

Table 7. Connectors on each memory channel

Memory channel DIMM connectors

Channel 0 2, 3, 10, 11 Channel 1 5, 6, 13, 14 Channel 2 7, 8, 15, 16

Memory mirroring

Memory-mirroring mode replicates and stores data on two pairs of DIMMs within two channels simultaneously. If a failure occurs, the memory controller switches from the primary pair of memory DIMMs to the backup pair of DIMMs. You must

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enable memory mirroring through the Setup utility. For details about enabling memory mirroring, see “Using the Setup utility” on page 84. When you use the memory mirroring feature, consider the following information:

v To support memory mirroring, the DIMMs in each pair must match but the pairs

can be different from each other. For example, the first pair of DIMMs must match and the second pair of DIMMs must match; however, the DIMM type for the first and second pair of DIMMs can be different from each other.

v The maximum available memory is reduced to half of the installed memory when

memory mirroring is enabled. For example, if you install 64 GB of memory, only 32 GB of addressable memory is available when you use memory mirroring.

v Channel 2 DIMM connectors 8 ,7, 15, and 16 are not used in memory-mirroring

mode.

The following table lists the installation sequence for installing DIMMs in memory-mirroring mode.

Table 8. Memory-mirroring mode DIMM population sequence

Number of installed

DIMMs

First pair of DIMMs 1 3, 6 Second pair of DIMMs 1 2, 5 Fourth pair of DIMMs 2 14, 11 Fifth pair of DIMMs 2 13, 10

Note: DIMM connectors 7, 8, 15, and 16 are not used in memory-mirroring mode.

microprocessors DIMM connector

Online-spare memory

The memory online-spare feature disables the failed memory from the system configuration and activates an online-spare DIMM to replace the failed active DIMM. You can enable either online-spare memory or memory mirroring in the Setup utility (see “Using the Setup utility” on page 84). When you use the memory online-spare feature, consider the following information:

v The memory online-spare feature is supported on server models with an Intel

Xeon

v When you enable the memory online-spare feature, you must install three DIMMs

per microprocessor at a time. The first DIMM must be in channel 0, the second DIMM in channel 1, and the third DIMM in channel 2. The DIMMs must be identical in size, type, rank, and organization, but not in speed. The channels run at the speed of the slowest DIMM in any of the channels.

v The maximum available memory is reduced to 2/3 of the installed memory when

memory online-spare mode is enabled. For example, if you install 96 GB of memory using RDIMMs, only 64 GB of addressable memory is available when you use memory online-spare.

The following table shows the installation sequence for installing DIMMs for each microprocessor in memory online-spare mode:

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Table 9. Memory online-spare mode DIMM population sequence

Installed Microprocessor DIMM connector

Microprocessor 1 3, 6, 8

Microprocessor 2 11, 14, 16

Installing a DIMM

To install a DIMM, complete the following steps:

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

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

3. Remove the server cover (see “Removing the cover” on page 37).

4. Remove the air baffle (see “Removing the air baffle” on page 38).

5. Open the retaining clip on each end of the DIMM connector.

3, 6, 8, 2, 5, 7

11, 14, 16, 10, 13, 15

on page 28.

all external cables (see “Turning off the server” on page 18).

Attention: To avoid breaking the retaining clips or damaging the DIMM connectors, open and close the clips gently.

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

7. Turn the DIMM so that the DIMM keys align correctly with the connector.

8. Insert the DIMM into the connector by aligning the edges of the DIMM with the slots at the ends of the DIMM connector. Firmly press the DIMM straight down into the connector by applying pressure on both ends of the DIMM simultaneously. The retaining clips snap into the locked position when the DIMM is firmly seated in the connector.

Important: If there is a gap between the DIMM and the retaining clips, the DIMM has not been correctly inserted; open the retaining clips, remove the DIMM, and then reinsert it.

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If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 78. Go to the Setup utility and make sure all the installed DIMMs are present and enabled.

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Installing the simple-swap hard disk drive backplate

To install the replacement simple-swap hard disk drive backplate, complete the following steps.

1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 28.

2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cord and all external cables (see “Turning off the server” on page 18).

3. Remove all simple-swap hard disk drives (see “Removing a simple-swap hard disk drive” on page 53).

4. Remove the server cover (see “Removing the cover” on page 37).

5. You may remove the system fan cage to obtain more room: a. Make a note of where cables are attached to the fan board; then,

disconnect them from the connectors on the fan board. b. Grasp the system fan cage by the blue grip points. c. Press the retention latches toward each other; then, lift the system fan

cage out of the server.

6. Remove the backplate from the server. Press the release latches and rotate out the top of the backplate; then, lift the backplate out of the server by pulling and lifting it up.

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

8. Align the backplate with the slot on the chassis; then, lower the backplate into the server. Make sure the locating plates securely engage the bottom of the backplate.

9. Press the release latches; then, rotate the top of the backplate toward the front of the server until it locks into place.

Note: Make sure the backplate is engaged into place by the locating plates and that it is securely installed in the server.

10. Replace the system fan cage if you removed it:

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a. Align the system fan cage with the guide rails on the fan cage bracket. b. Lower the system fan cage into the fan cage bracket until the system fan

cage clicks into place.

Note: Make sure no cables are pinched.

c. Reconnect the fan cables.

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Attention: If the fan power cable is not connected correctly, the server will not start up when you turn on power.

v To connect the fan power cable on the fan board, orient the fan power

connector so that the release tab points faces the rear of the server; then, connect the cable to the connector on the system board.

v To connect the other end of the fan power cable on the power-supply

paddle card, orient the fan power cable so that the release tab faces the front of the server; then, connect the cable to the connector on the power-supply paddle card.

The following illustration shows the correct fan power cable connections.

11. Connect the power cables and the signal cable (see “Internal cable routing and connectors” on page 31); then, secure the cables with any retention clips.

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Installing a second microprocessor

The following notes describe the type of microprocessor that the server supports and other information that you must consider when you install a microprocessor:

v The server supports Intel Xeon scalable multi-core microprocessors which are

designed for the LGA 1366 socket. These microprocessors are 64-bit quad-core or six-core microprocessors with an integrated memory controller, quick-path interconnect, and shared last cache. See http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/ serverproven/compat/us/ for a list of supported microprocessors.

v Do not install an Intel Xeon

series microprocessor in the same server.

v The server supports up to two microprocessors. If the server comes with one

microprocessor, you can install a second microprocessor.

v Both microprocessors must have the same QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) link

speed, integrated memory controller frequency, core frequency, power segment, cache size, and type.

v Read the documentation that comes with the microprocessor to determine

whether you must update the server firmware for the server. To download the most current level of server firmware and many other code updates for your server, complete the following steps:

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

2. Under Product support, click System x.

3. Under Popular links, click Software and device drivers.

4. Click System x3620 M3 to display the matrix of downloadable files for the server.

v (Optional) Obtain an SMP-capable operating system. For a list of supported

operating systems and optional devices, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/ serverproven/compat/us/.

v To order additional microprocessor optional devices, contact your IBM marketing

representative or authorized reseller.

v The microprocessor speeds are automatically set for this server; therefore, you

do not have to set any microprocessor frequency-selection jumpers or switches.

v If you have to replace a microprocessor, call for service. v If the thermal-grease protective cover (for example, a plastic cap or tape liner) is

removed from the heat sink, do not touch the thermal grease on the bottom of the heat sink or set down the heat sink.

v Do not remove the first microprocessor from the system board to install the

second microprocessor.

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Attention:

v Microprocessors are to be installed only by trained service technicians. v A startup (boot) microprocessor must always be installed in microprocessor

socket 1 on the system board.

v To ensure correct server operation when you install an additional microprocessor,

use microprocessors that are compatible and install at least one DIMM in a DIMM connector for microprocessor 2.

To install an additional microprocessor, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 28.

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2. Turn off the server and disconnect all power cords and external cables (see “Turning off the server” on page 18).

3. Remove the server cover (see “Removing the cover” on page 37).

4. Remove the air baffle (see “Removing the air baffle” on page 38).

5. Locate the second microprocessor socket on the system board (see “System-board internal connectors” on page 20).

6. Remove the microprocessor socket dust cover from the surface of the microprocessor socket, if one is present. Store the dust cover in a safe place.

7. Install the microprocessor: a. Rotate the microprocessor release lever on the socket from its closed and

locked position until it stops in the fully open position.

Microprocessor retainer

Microprocessor release lever

b. Rotate the hinged microprocessor bracket frame into the open position. c. Touch the static-protective package that contains the microprocessor to any

unpainted metal surface on the server. Then, remove the microprocessor from the package.

Attention:

v Do not touch the microprocessor contacts; handle the microprocessor by

the edges only. Contaminants on the microprocessor contacts, such as oil from your skin, can cause connection failures between the contacts and the socket.

v Handle the microprocessor carefully. Dropping the microprocessor during

installation or removal can damage the contacts.

v Do not use excessive force when you press the microprocessor into the

socket.

v Make sure that the microprocessor is oriented and aligned and positioned

in the socket before you try to close the lever.

Microprocessor retainer

d. Align the microprocessor with the socket (note the alignment mark and the

position of the notches); then, carefully place the microprocessor straight down on the socket. Close the microprocessor bracket frame.

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Attention: The microprocessor fits only one way on the socket. You must place a microprocessor straight down on the socket to avoid damaging the pins on the socket. The pins on the socket are fragile. Any damage to the pins may require replacing the system board.

e. Carefully close the microprocessor release lever to secure the

microprocessor in the socket.

8. Install a heat sink on the microprocessor: Attention: Do not touch the thermal grease on the bottom of the heat sink or

set down the heat sink after you remove the plastic cover. Touching the thermal grease will contaminate it. If the thermal grease is contaminated, call IBM service and support to request a replacement thermal grease kit. For information about installing the replacement thermal grease, see “Thermal grease” on page 74.

a. Remove the plastic protective cover from the bottom of the heat sink. b. Align the heat sink so that the arrows on the label point toward the system

fans.

Heat Sink Orientation

FANs

c. Align the screw holes on the heat sink with the holes on the system board;

then, place the heat sink on the microprocessor with the thermal-grease side down.

d. Tighten the screws with a screwdriver, alternating among the screws until

they are tight. If possible, each screw should be rotated two full rotations at a time. Repeat until the screws are tight. Do not overtighten the screws by using excessive force.

If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 78.

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Thermal grease

The thermal grease must be replaced whenever the heat sink has been removed from the top of the microprocessor and is going to be reused or when debris is found in the grease.

To replace damaged or contaminated thermal grease on the microprocessor and heat exchanger, complete the following steps:

1. Place the heat-sink assembly on a clean work surface.

2. Remove the cleaning pad from its package and unfold it completely.

3. Use the cleaning pad to wipe the thermal grease from the bottom of the heat exchanger.

Note: Make sure that all of the thermal grease is removed.

4. Use a clean area of the cleaning pad to wipe the thermal grease from the microprocessor; then, dispose of the cleaning pad after all of the thermal grease is removed.

0.02 mL of thermal grease

Microprocessor

5. Use the thermal-grease syringe to place nine uniformly spaced dots of 0.02 mL each on the top of the microprocessor.

Note: 0.01mL is one tick mark on the syringe. If the grease is properly applied, approximately half (0.22 mL) of the grease will remain in the syringe.

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Installing a hot-swap power supply

The server supports a maximum of two hot-swap ac power supplies. Power supply 1 is the default/primary power supply. If power supply 1 fails, you must replace the power supply immediately.

Statement 5:

Statement 8:

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

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To install an ac power supply, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 28.

2. Remove the power-supply filler panel from the empty power-supply bay by pinching the side clip and pulling the power-supply filler panel from the bay. Save the power-supply filler panel in case you remove the power supply at a later time.

Important: During normal operation, each power-supply bay must contain either a power supply or power-supply filler panel for proper cooling.

3. Slide the ac power supply into the bay until the retention latch clicks into place.

4. Connect the power cord for the new ac power supply to the power-cord connector on the power supply.

The following illustration shows the ac power-supply connectors on the rear of the server.

5. Route the power cord through the power-supply handle and through any cable clamps on the rear of the server, to prevent the power cord from being accidentally pulled out when you remove the server from the rack.

6. Connect the power cord to a properly grounded electrical outlet.

7. If the server is powered on, make sure that the error LED on the power supply is not lit, and that the dc power LED and ac power LED on the power supply are lit, indicating that the power supply is operating correctly.

If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 78.

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Installing a USB hypervisor memory key

Hypervisor is a virtualization platform that enables multiple operating systems to run on a host computer at the same time. Support for hypervisor is available with the purchase and installation of an optional USB hypervisor memory key, with embedded hypervisor software.

To install the USB hypervisor memory key, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 28.

2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all power cords and external cables (see “Turning off the server” on page 18).

3. Remove the cover (see “Removing the cover” on page 37).

4. Locate the USB hypervisor connector on the USB connector board in the server.

5. Push down the blue locking collar on the USB hypervisor connector (the unlocked position).

6. Insert the hypervisor memory key into the USB hypervisor connector.

7. Pull up the blue lock on the USB hypervisor connector to the locked position, to secure the memory key in position.

If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 78.

Note: You must configure the server to boot from the hypervisor USB drive. See Chapter 3, “Configuring the server,” on page 83 for information about enabling the embedded hypervisor.

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Completing the installation

To complete the installation, complete the following steps:

1. If you removed the PCI riser-card assembly, replace the riser-card assembly (see “Installing the PCI riser-card assembly”).

2. If you removed the air baffle, install it (see “Installing the air baffle” on page 79).

3. If you removed the server cover, replace it (see “Installing the server cover” on page 80).

4. Install the server in a rack. See the Rack Installation Instructions that come with the server for complete rack installation and removal instructions.

5. To attach peripheral devices and connect the power cords, see “Connecting the external cables” on page 81.

Installing the PCI riser-card assembly

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

1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 28.

2. Make sure that the server and all peripheral devices are turned off and that the power cords and all external cables are disconnected.

3. Reinstall any adapters and reconnect any internal cables that you removed in other procedures.

4. Align the PCI riser-card assembly with the alignment pin and the guide rails on the chassis.

5. Press down on the blue touch points on the PCI riser-card assembly to install the assembly in the server. Make sure that the PCI riser-card assembly is fully seated in the PCI connectors on the system board.

Attention: Make sure that the cables are not pinched.

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

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Installing the air baffle

To replace the air baffle, complete the following steps:

1. Align the tabs on the air baffle with the slots on the chassis.

2. Lower the air baffle into the server. Make sure that the tabs on the air baffle are inserted into the holes on the chassis.

Attention: For proper cooling and airflow, replace the air baffle before you turn on the server. Operating the server with the air baffle removed might damage server components.

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Installing the server cover

To install the server cover, complete the following steps:

1. Make sure that all internal cables are correctly routed.

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

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

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

4. Tighten the thumbscrews on the rear of the cover to secure the cover to the chassis.

5. Install the server into the rack enclosure and tighten the two front thumbscrews to secure the server in the rack.

Attention: Two or more people are required to install the system in a rack cabinet.

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Connecting the external cables

The following illustrations show the locations of the input and output connectors on the front and rear of the server.

Front view

Rear view

See the documentation that comes with any external devices for additional cabling instructions. It might be easier for you to route cables before you connect the devices to the server.

Cable identifiers may be printed on the cables that come with the server and optional devices. Use these identifiers to connect the cables to the correct connectors.

If the server comes with an installed operating system, see the documentation that comes with the operating system for additional cabling instructions.

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Updating the server configuration

When you start the server for the first time after you add or remove an internal device, external SAS device, or USB keyboard or mouse, you might receive a message that the configuration has changed. After the POST fails three times, the Setup utility starts automatically so that you can save the new configuration settings. For more information, see Chapter 3, “Configuring the server,” on page 83.

Some optional devices have device drivers that you must install. See the documentation that comes with each optional device for information about installing device drivers.

The server comes with at least one multi-core microprocessor, which enables the server to operate as a symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) server. You might have to upgrade the operating system to support SMP. For more information, see “Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD” on page 90 and the operating-system documentation.

If you have installed or removed a hard disk drive, see “Using the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program” on page 97 or “Starting the Intel Matrix Storage Manager option ROM program” on page 99.

If you have installed a USB hypervisor memory key on the system daughter board, see the documentation that comes with the hypervisor memory key. Hypervisor enables guest operating systems to function on the server.

For information about configuring the integrated Gigabit Ethernet controller, see “Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller” on page 95.

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Chapter 3. Configuring the server

The following configuration programs come with the server:

v Setup utility

The Setup utility (formerly called the Configuration/Setup Utility program) is part of the IBM System x Server Firmware. Use it to change interrupt request (IRQ) settings, change the startup-device sequence, set the date and time, and set passwords. For information about using this program, see “Using the Setup utility” on page 84.

v Boot Menu program

The Boot Menu program is part of the IBM System x Server Firmware. Use it to override the startup sequence that is set in the Setup utility and temporarily assign a device to be first in the startup sequence.

v IBM ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD

The ServerGuide program provides software-setup tools and installation tools that are designed for the server. Use this CD during the installation of the server to configure basic hardware features, such as an integrated SAS controller with RAID capabilities, and to simplify the installation of your operating system. For information about obtaining and using this CD, see “Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD” on page 90.

v Integrated management module

Use the integrated management module (IMM) for configuration, to update the firmware and sensor data record/field replaceable unit (SDR/FRU) data, and to remotely manage a network. For information about using the IMM, see “Using the integrated management module” on page 92.

v VMware embedded USB hypervisor

The VMware embedded USB hypervisor is available on the server models that come with an installed IBM USB Memory Key for VMware hypervisor. You can order an optional USB hypervisor memory key, if one did not come with your server. The USB hypervisor memory key is installed in the USB connector on the system daughter board. Hypervisor is virtualization software that enables multiple operating systems to run on a host computer at the same time. For more information about using the embedded hypervisor, see “Using the USB memory key for VMware hypervisor” on page 93.

v Remote presence capability and blue-screen capture

The remote presence and blue-screen capture feature are integrated into the integrated management module (IMM). The virtual media key is required to enable these features. When the optional virtual media key is installed in the server, it activates the remote presence functions. Without the virtual media key, you will not be able to access the network remotely to mount or unmount drives or images on the client system. However, you will still be able to access the host graphical user interface through the Web interface without the virtual media key. You can order an optional IBM Virtual Media Key, if one did not come with your server. For more information about how to enable the remote presence function, see “Using the remote presence capability and blue-screen capture” on page 93.

v Ethernet controller configuration

For information about configuring the Ethernet controller, see “Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller” on page 95.

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v LSI Configuration Utility program

Use the LSI Configuration Utility program to configure the SAS/SATA controller with RAID capabilities and the devices that are attached to it. For information about using this program, see “Starting the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program” on page 98.

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

Table 10. Server configuration and applications for configuring and managing RAID arrays

Server configuration

ServeRAID-BR10il v2 adapter (LSI 1064E)

ServeRAID-M5014 adapter (LSI SAS2108)

ServeRAID-M5015 adapter (LSI SAS2108)

ServeRAID-M1015 adapter (LSI SAS2008)

RAID array configuration (before operating system is installed)

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

MegaRAID BIOS Configuration Utility, ServerGuide

RAID array management (after operating system is installed)

MegaRAID Storage Manager (MSM), Director

v IBM Advanced Settings Utility (ASU) program

Use this program as an alternative to the Setup utility for modifying UEFI settings and IMM settings. Use the ASU program online or out-of-band to modify UEFI settings from the command line without the need to restart the server to access the Setup utility. For more information about using this program, see “IBM Advanced Settings Utility program” on page 101.

Using the Setup utility

Use the Setup utility, formerly called the Configuration/Setup Utility program, to perform the following tasks:

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

Starting the Setup utility

To start the Setup utility, complete the following steps:

1. Turn on the server.

Note: Approximately 40 seconds after the server is connected to ac power, the power-control button becomes active.

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