IBM System x3620 M3 7376 Installation And User Manual
System x3620 M3 Type 7376
Installation and User’s Guide
System x3620 M3 Type 7376
Installation and User’s Guide
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)
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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.
1
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,
1)
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.
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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.
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.
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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