IBM System x3650 M4 Type 7915 Installation And User Manual
System x3650 M4 Type 7915
Installation and User’s Guide
System x3650 M4 Type 7915
Installation and User’s Guide
Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in Appendix B, “Notices,” on page 159,
the IBM Safety Information and IBM Environmental Notices and User's Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD, and the
IBM Warranty Information document that comes with your server.
Third Edition (September 2012)
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with IBM Corp.
Contents
Safety ............................vii
Chapter 1. The System x3650 M4 server ...............1
The IBM System x Documentation CD.................4
Hardware and software requirements ................4
Using the Documentation Browser .................5
Related documentation ......................5
Notices and statements in this document ................7
Features and specifications .....................7
What your server offers ......................10
Reliability, availability, and serviceability features ............12
IBM Systems Director ......................14
The UpdateXpress System Pack Installer ...............14
Server controls, LEDs, and power ..................15
Front view .........................15
Rear view ..........................23
Server power features .....................27
Chapter 2. Installing optional devices................31
Instructions for IBM Business Partners ................31
How to send DSA data to IBM ...................31
Server components .......................32
System-board internal connectors .................33
System-board external connectors .................34
System-board switches and jumpers ................35
System-board LEDs ......................37
System-board optional device connectors ..............38
PCI riser-card adapter connectors .................39
PCI riser-card assembly LEDs ..................39
Installation guidelines ......................40
System reliability guidelines ...................41
Working inside the server with the power on .............41
Handling static-sensitive devices .................42
Internal cable routing and connectors ................43
General ..........................43
2.5-inch hard disk drive cable connection ..............48
3.5-inch hard disk drive cable connection ..............52
Removing the cover .......................54
Removing a PCI riser-card assembly .................55
Installing a PCI riser-card assembly .................56
Removing the air baffle ......................57
Installing the air baffle ......................58
Stretching a PCI riser-card assembly .................59
Shrinking a PCI riser-card assembly (for half-length adapters) .......59
Installing a PCI adapter ......................60
Removing a PCI adapter .....................64
Installing a hard disk drive.....................65
Removing a hard disk drive ....................67
Installing a SAS/SATA 8 Pac HDD option ...............67
Installing a SAS/SATA 8 Pac HDD with a ServeRAID adapter option .....73
Installing a SAS/SATA 8 Pac HDD with26GBperformance optimized HBA
adapters option ........................79
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Installing2x81.8-inch SSDs with26GBperformance optimized HBA adapters
option ...........................84
Installing4x81.8-inch SSDs with26GBperformance optimized HBA adapters
option ...........................91
Installing an optional tape drive ...................98
Installing a second microprocessor and heat sink ............101
Thermal grease .......................106
Installing a memory module ....................107
DIMM installation sequence ...................110
Memory mirrored channel ...................111
Memory rank sparing .....................112
Installing a DIMM ......................113
Installing a hot-swap ac power supply ................115
Installing a hot-swap dc power supply ................118
Removing a dual-motor hot-swap fan ................123
Installing a dual-motor hot-swap fan.................124
Installing an optional ServeRAID upgrade adapter ...........125
Installing a ServeRAID SAS controller battery on the remote battery tray . . . 127
Installing a USB hypervisor memory key ...............128
Removing a USB hypervisor memory key ..............130
Installing the optional dual-port network adapter ............131
Installing an optional DVD drive ..................135
Completing the installation ....................135
Replacing the server cover ...................137
Connecting the external cables .................138
Updating the server configuration.................139
Chapter 3. Configuring the server.................141
Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD............142
ServerGuide features .....................143
Setup and configuration overview ................144
Typical operating-system installation ...............144
Installing your operating system without using ServerGuide .......144
Using the Setup utility ......................145
Starting the Setup utility ....................145
Setup utility menu choices ...................145
Passwords .........................148
Using the Boot Manager program .................150
Starting the backup server firmware .................150
Using the integrated management module II .............150
Obtaining the IP address for the IMM2...............152
Logging on to the web interface .................152
Using the remote presence capability and blue-screen capture ......152
Using the embedded hypervisor ..................153
Configuring the Ethernet controller .................154
Enabling Features on Demand Ethernet software ............154
Enabling Features on Demand RAID software .............154
Configuring RAID arrays .....................155
IBM Advanced Settings Utility program................155
Updating IBM Systems Director ..................155
The UpdateXpress System Pack Installer...............156
Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance ..........157
Before you call ........................157
Using the documentation .....................157
Getting help and information from the World Wide Web .........157
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Software service and support ...................158
Hardware service and support ...................158
IBM Taiwan product service ....................158
Appendix B. Notices ......................159
Trademarks..........................159
Important notes ........................160
Particulate contamination.....................161
Documentation format ......................161
Electronic emission notices ....................162
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement ........162
Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement ........162
Avis de conformité à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada .......162
Australia and New Zealand Class A statement ............162
European Union EMC Directive conformance statement ........163
Germany Class A statement ..................163
Japan VCCI Class A statement .................164
Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA)
statement ........................164
Korea Communications Commission (KCC) statement .........164
Russia Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Class A statement ......165
People's Republic of China Class A electronic emission statement ....165
Taiwan Class A compliance statement ...............165
Index ............................167
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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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Bu ürünü kurmadan önce güvenlik bilgilerini okuyun.
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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.
Attention: Use No. 26 AWG or larger UL-listed or CSA certified
telecommunication line cord.
Safety ix
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.
2
1
Statement 6:
CAUTION:
Do not place any objects on top of a rack-mounted device unless that
rack-mounted device is intended for use as a shelf.
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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.
Statement 27:
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CAUTION:
Hazardous moving parts are nearby.
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Chapter 1. The System x3650 M4 server
This Installation and User's Guide contains instructions for setting up your IBM
®
System x3650 M4 Type 7915 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 System x Documentation CD.
In addition to the instructions in Chapter 2, “Installing optional devices,” on page 31
for installing optional hardware devices, updating firmware and device drivers, and
completing the installation, IBM Business Partners must also complete the steps in
“Instructions for IBM Business Partners” on page 31.
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The IBM System x3650 M4 Type 7915 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 Warranty Information document that comes with the server.
®
The server contains IBM X-Architecture
technologies, which help increase
performance and reliability. For more information, see “What your server offers” on
page 10 and “Reliability, availability, and serviceability features” on page 12.
You can obtain up-to-date information about the server and other IBM server
products at http://www.ibm.com/systems/x/. At http://www.ibm.com/support/
mysupport/, you can create a personalized support page by identifying IBM
products that are of interest to you. From this personalized page, you can subscribe
to weekly e-mail notifications about new technical documents, search for information
and downloads, and access various administrative services.
If you participate in the IBM client reference program, you can share information
about your use of technology, best practices, and innovative solutions; build a
professional network; and gain visibility for your business. For more information
about the IBM client reference program, see http://www.ibm.com/ibm/
clientreference/.
If firmware and documentation updates are available, you can download them from
the IBM website. The server might have features that are not described in the
documentation that comes with the server, and the documentation might be updated
occasionally to include information about those features, or technical updates might
be available to provide additional information that is not included in the server
documentation. To check for updates, go to http://www.ibm.com/supportportal/.
The server comes with either six 3.5-inch SATA or eight 2.5-inch SAS hot-swap
hard disk drive bays. Most models contain a ServeRAID SAS controller and the
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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1
2.5-inch models are capable of expansion to sixteen 2.5-inch SAS hot-swap hard
disk drive bays.
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The following illustration shows a server with 3.5-inch SAS/SATA hot-swap hard disk
drive bays.
SAS hard disk
drive bays
012 345
The following illustration shows a server with six 3.5-inch SATA simple-swap hard
disk drive bays.
SATA hard disk
drive bays
012 345
The following illustration shows a server with eight 2.5-inch SAS hard disk drive
bays.
SAS hard disk
drive bays
01234567
You can purchase an optional kit to install the tape drive.
SAS hard disk
drive bays
01234567
You can purchase an optional kit to install the eight additional 2.5-inch SAS hard
disk drive bays.
SAS hard disk
drive bays
01234567
8 9 10 1112131415
The SAS ID for each bay is printed on the server front, above each bay.
If firmware and documentation updates are available, you can download them from
the IBM website. The server might have features that are not described in the
Chapter 1. The System x3650 M4 server 3
documentation that comes with the server, and the documentation might be updated
occasionally to include information about those features, or technical updates might
be available to provide additional information that is not included in the server
documentation. To check for updates, go to http://www.ibm.com/supportportal/.
Record information about the server in the following table.
Product name IBM System x3650 M4 server
Machine type 7915
Model number _____________________________________________
Serial number _____________________________________________
The model number and serial number are on the ID label on the bezel, as shown in
the following illustration.
Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.
ID label
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 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 System x Documentation CD
The IBM System x 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
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Using the Documentation Browser
Use the Documentation Browser to browse the contents of the CD, read brief
descriptions of the documents, and view documents, using Adobe Acrobat Reader
or xpdf. The Documentation Browser automatically detects the regional settings in
use in your server and displays the documents in the language for that region (if
available). If a document is not available in the language for that region, the
English-language version is displayed.
Use one of the following procedures to start the Documentation Browser:
v If Autostart is enabled, insert the CD into the CD or DVD drive. The
Documentation Browser starts automatically.
v If Autostart is disabled or is not enabled for all users, use one of the following
procedures:
– If you are using a Windows operating system, insert the CD into the CD or
DVD drive and click Start --> Run.IntheOpen field, type
e:\win32.bat
where e is the drive letter of the CD or DVD drive, and click OK.
– If you are using Red Hat Linux, insert the CD into the CD or DVD drive; then,
run the following command from the /mnt/cdrom directory:
sh runlinux.sh
Select your server from the Product menu. The Available Topics list displays all
the documents for your server. Some documents might be in folders. A plus sign (+)
indicates each folder or document that has additional documents under it. Click the
plus sign to display the additional documents.
When you select a document, a description of the document appears under Topic
Description. To select more than one document, press and hold the Ctrl key while
you select the documents. Click View Book to view the selected document or
documents in Acrobat Reader or xpdf. If you selected more than one document, all
the selected documents are opened in Acrobat Reader or xpdf.
To search all the documents, type a word or word string in the Search field and
click Search. The documents in which the word or word string appears are listed in
order of the most occurrences. Click a document to view it, and press Crtl+F to use
the Acrobat search function, or press Alt+F to use the xpdf search function within
the document.
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 information about the terms of the warranty.
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
Chapter 1. The System x3650 M4 server 5
in the documentation has a number that you can use to locate the corresponding
statement in your language in the Safety Information document.
v Rack Installation Instructions
This printed document contains instructions for installing the server in a rack.
v Problem Determination and Service Guide
This document is in PDF on the IBM 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 Licenses and Attributions Documents
This document is in PDF. It contains information about the open-source notices.
Depending on the server model, additional documentation might be included on the
IBM System x Documentation CD.
The System x and BladeCenter 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
you received 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 website. To check for updates, go to
http://www.ibm.com/supportportal/.
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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 noise emission level stated is the declared (upper limit) sound power level,
in bels, for a random sample of machines. All measurements are made in
accordance with ISO 7779 and reported in conformance with ISO 9296.
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Table 1. Features and specifications
Microprocessor:
v Supports up to two Intel Xeon
series multi-core microprocessors (one
installed)
v Level-3 cache
v Two QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) links
speed up to 8 GT per second
Note:
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 Minimum: 2 GB
v Maximum: 768 GB
– 64 GB using Unbuffered DIMMs
(UDIMMs)
– 384 GB using Registered DIMMs
(RDIMMs)
– 768 GB using Hyper Cloud DIMMs
(HCDIMMs)
– 768 GB using Load Reduced DIMMs
(LRDIMMs)
v Type:
– PC3-8500 (DDR3-1066), PC3-10600
(DDR3-1333), or PC3-12800
(DDR3-1600)
– Single-rank, dual-rank, or quad-rank
– Registered DIMM (RDIMM),
Unbuffered DIMM (UDIMM), Hyper
Cloud DIMMs (HCDIMM), or Load
Reduced DIMM (LRDIMM)
v Slots: 24
v Supports (depending on the model):
– 4 GB Unbuffered DIMMs
– 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, and 16 GB
Registered DIMMs
– 16 GB and 32 GB Hyper Cloud
DIMMs (HCDIMM)
– 32 GB Load Reduced DIMMs
(LRDIMM)
SATA optical drives (optional):
v DVD-ROM
v Multi-burner
Tape drive (optional):
v Tape drive bay
™
E5-2600
Integrated functions:
v Integrated Management Module II
(IMM2), which consolidates multiple
management functions in a single chip.
v Intel I350AM4 Quad Port Gigabit
Ethernet controller with Wake on LAN
support
v Eight Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0
ports (two front and four rear of the
chassis, one internal used for USB
tape drive, and one internal used for
Hypervisor USB key)
v Six network ports (four 1 Gb Ethernet
ports on the system board and two
additional ports when the optional IBM
Dual-Port 10 Gb Network Daughter
Card is installed)
v One System Management RJ-45 on
the rear to connect to a systems
management network. This system
management connector is dedicated to
the IMM2 functions.
v One serial port
v Two VGA adapters
v Light path diagnostics panel
Note: In messages and documentation,
the term service processor refers to the
integrated management module II (IMM2).
PCI expansion slots:
Supports three kinds of PCI riser cards:
v PCI riser-card assembly 1 (linked to
Microprocessor 1)
– One PCI Express Gen3 x16
(full-height, full-length), one PCI
Express Gen3 x8 (full-height,
half-length)
– Three PCI Express Gen3 x8
(full-height, full-length) x 1,
(full-height, half-length) x 2
– Two PCI-X (full-height, full-length) x
1, (full-height, half-length) x 1; one
PCI Express (full-height, half-length)
v PCI riser-card assembly 2 (linked to
Microprocessor 2)
– One PCI Express Gen3 x16
(full-height, full-length), one PCI
Express Gen3 x8 (full-height,
full-length)
– Three PCI Express Gen3 x8
(full-height, full-length) x 2,
(full-height, half-length) x 1
– Two PCI-X (full-height, full-length) x
2, one PCI Express (full-height,
half-length)
Hard disk drive expansion bays
(depending on the model):
v Eight 2.5-inch hot-swap SAS/SATA hard
disk drive bays with option to add eight
more 2.5-inch hot-swap SAS/SATA hard
disk drive bays
v Six 3.5-inch hot-swap SAS/SATA hard
disk drive bays
v Six 3.5-inch simple-swap SATA hard disk
drive bays
Video controller (integrated into IMM2):
v Matrox G200eR2 (two analog ports - one
front and one rear that can be connected
at the same time)
Note: The maximum video resolution is
1600 x 1200 at 75 Hz.
– SVGA compatible video controller
– DDR3 528 SDRAM video memory
controller
– Avocent Digital Video Compression
– 16 MB of video memory (not
expandable)
ServeRAID controller (depending on the
model):
v One on-board 8 ports SAS ServeRAID
M5110e that provides RAID levels 0, 1,
and 10
v A ServeRAID M5110e SAS/SATA adapter
that provides RAID 0, 1, and 10.
Optional upgrade:
– RAID 5/50 (Zero Cache)
– RAID 5/50 (512 MB Cache) with
optional FoD RAID 6/60 and SED
upgrade
– RAID 5/50 (512 MB Flash) with
optional FoD RAID 6/60 and SED
upgrade
– RAID 5/50 (1 GB Flash) with optional
FoD RAID 6/60 and SED upgrade
Size (2U):
v Height: 86.5 mm (3.406 in.)
v Depth: EIA flange to rear - 714 mm
(28.110 in.), Overall - 746 mm (29.370 in.)
v Width: With top cover - 445 mm (17.520
in.), With front bezel - 482.0 mm (18.976
in.)
v Weight: approximately 25 kg (55 lb) to 30
kg (65 lb) depending upon configuration
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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: 0.14 kVA
– Maximum: 1.022 kVA
Notes:
1. Power consumption and heat output
vary depending on the number and
type of optional features installed and
the power-management optional
features in use.
2. The noise emission level stated is the
declared (upper limit) sound power
level, in bels, for a random sample of
machines. All measurements are made
in accordance with ISO 7779 and
reported in conformance with ISO
9296.
Environment: compliant with ASHRAE
class A3 specifications.
Server on:
v Temperature:
– 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)
– Altitude: 0 to 950 m (3,117 ft);
decrease the maximum system
temperature by 1°C for every 175-m
increase in altitude.
v Maximum altitude: 3,050 m (10,000 ft),
5°C to 28°C (41°F to 82°F)
Attention:
– Intel E5-2690 with heat sink (part
number 94Y6695) and standard
PCIe: Temperature: 5°C to 35°C
(41°F to 95°F); Altitude: 0 to sea
level
– Intel E5-2690 with heat sink (part
number 94Y6695) and one GPU
(Quadro 2000/4000/6000):
Temperature: 5°C to 30°C (41°F to
86°F); Altitude: 0 to sea level
– Intel E5-2690 with heat sink (part
number 81Y6697) and two GPUs
(Quadro 2000/4000/6000):
Temperature: 5°C to 25°C (41°F to
77°F); Altitude: 0 to sea level
– Intel E5-2634 with heat sink (part
number 94Y6695): Temperature:
5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F); Altitude:
0 to 914.4 m (3,000 ft)
– Intel E5-2637 with heat sink (part
number 69Y5270): Temperature:
5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F); Altitude:
0 to 914.4 m (3,000 ft)
v Humidity:
– Non-condensing: -12°C dew point
(10.4°F)
– Relative humidity: 8% to 85%
v Maximum dew point: 24°C (75°F)
v Maximum rate of temperature change:
– Tape drives: 5°C/hr (41°F/hr)
– Hard disk drives: 20°C/hr (68°F/hr)
Environment: (continued)
Server off:
v Temperature: 5°C to 45°C (41°F to 113°F)
v Relative humidity: 8% to 85%
v Maximum dew point: 27°C (80.6°F)
Storage (non-operating):
v Temperature: 1°C to 60°C (33.8°F to
140.0°F)
v Maximum altitude: 3,050 m (10,000 ft)
v Relative humidity: 5% to 80%
v Maximum dew point: 29°C (84.2°F)
Shipment (non-operating):
v Temperature: -40°C to 60°C (-40°F to
140.0°F)
v Maximum altitude: 10,700 m (35,105 ft)
v Relative humidity: 5% to 100%
v Maximum dew point: 29°C (84.2°F)
Particulate contamination: 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 161.
Hot-swap fans:
v One microprocessor: 3 dual-motor
hot-swap fans
v Two microprocessors: 4 dual-motor
hot-swap fans
Power supply:
v Up to two hot-swap power supplies for
redundancy support
Maximum of two hot-swap power supplies
for redundancy support
– 550-watt ac
– 750-watt ac
– 900-watt ac
Note: You cannot mix power supplies of
different wattages in the server.
Acoustical noise emissions:
v Declared sound power, idle: 6.3 bel
v Declared sound power, operating: greater
than 7.0 bel
Heat output:
Approximate heat output:
v Minimum configuration: 419.68 Btu per
hour (AC 123 watts)
v Maximum configuration: 3480.24 Btu per
hour (AC 1020 watts)
Chapter 1. The System x3650 M4 server
9
What your server offers
The server uses the following features and technologies:
v UEFI-compliant server firmware
IBM System x
Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) 2.1 compliance, Active Energy Manager
technology, enhanced RAS capabilities, and BIOS compatibility support. UEFI
replaces the basic input/output system (BIOS) and defines a standard interface
between the operating system, platform firmware, and external devices.
UEFI-compliant System x servers are capable of booting UEFI-compliant
operating systems, BIOS-based operating systems, and BIOS-based adapters as
well as UEFI-compliant adapters.
Note: The server does not support DOS.
v Integrated Management Module II
The integrated management module II (IMM2) is the second generation of the
IMM. The IMM2 is the common management controller for IBM System x
hardware. The IMM2 consolidates multiple management functions in a single chip
on the server system board.
Some of the features that are unique to the IMM2 are enhanced performance,
expanded compatibility with blade servers, higher-resolution remote video,
expanded security options, and Feature on Demand enablement for hardware
and firmware options.
For additional information, see “Using the integrated management module II” on
page 150.
v Multi-core processing
The server supports up to two Intel Xeon
microprocessors. The server comes with only one microprocessor installed.
v IBM Systems Director CD
IBM Systems Director is a workgroup-hardware-management tool that you can
use to centrally manage System x and xSeries
see the IBM Systems Director documentation on the IBM Systems Director CD
and “IBM Systems Director” on page 14.
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 (formerly BIOS) 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
®
Server Firmware offers several features, including Unified
™
E5-2600 series multi-core
®
servers. For more information,
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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 Active Energy Manager
The IBM Active Energy Manager solution is an IBM Systems Director plug-in 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, including the required levels of IBM Systems
Director and Active Energy Manager, see the IBM Systems Director
documentation on the IBM Systems Director CD, or see http://www.ibm.com/
servers/systems/management/director/resources/.
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
The Active Memory
Memory
™
feature improves the reliability of memory through
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. For more information about installing DIMMs for
memory mirroring, see “Installing a memory module” on page 107.
– Large system-memory capacity
The memory bus supports up to 192 GB of system memory when registered
DIMMs are installed. The server supports up to 48 GB if unbuffered DIMMs
are installed. The memory controller supports error correcting code (ECC) for
up to 18 industry-standard PC3-10600R-999, 800, 1067, and 1333 MHz,
DDR3 (third-generation double-data-rate), 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 142.
v Integrated network support
The server comes with an integrated dual-port Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet
controller, which supports connection to a 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1000 Mbps
network. For more information, see “Configuring the Ethernet controller” on page
154.
v Integrated Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
This integrated security chip performs cryptographic functions and stores private
and public secure keys. It provides the hardware support for the Trusted
Computing Group (TCG) specification. You can download the software to support
the TCG specification, when the software is available. See http://www.ibm.com/
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servers/eserver/xseries/scalable_family.html for details about the TPM
implementation. You can enable TPM support through the Setup utility under the
System Security menu option.
v Large data-storage and hot-swap capability
The server supports up to eight or sixteen 2.5-inch, or six 3.5inch hot-swap hard
disk drives in the hot-swap bays (depending on the model and optional devices
installed). 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 about the light path diagnostics, see “Operator information panel” on
page 16 and the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x
Documentation CD.
v PCI adapter capabilities
The server has six PCI interface slots which can support PCI Express or PCI-X
adapters through an optional PCI riser card. See “Installing a PCI adapter” on
page 60 for detailed information.
v Redundant cooling and optional power capabilities
The server supports a maximum of two 750-watt or 900-watt hot-swap power
supplies and up to four dual-motor hot-swap fans, which provide redundancy and
hot-swap capability for a typical configuration. The redundant cooling by the fans
in the server enables continued operation if one of the fans fails. The server
comes with one 550-watt, 750-watt, or 900-watt hot-swap power supply and three
fans.
You must install the fourth fan when you install the second microprocessor in the
server. You can order the second optional power supply for power redundancy.
Note: You cannot mix different watts of power supplies in the server.
v On-board SAS RAID support
The on-board 8 ports SAS RAID controller provides hardware redundant array of
independent disks (RAID) support to create configurations. The standard
on-board RAID provides RAID levels 0, 1, and 10.
v Systems-management capabilities
The server comes with an integrated management module II (IMM2). When the
IMM2 is used with the systems-management software that comes with the server,
you can manage the functions of the server locally and remotely. The IMM2 also
provides system monitoring, event recording, and network alert capability. The
system-management connector on the rear of the server is dedicated to the
IMM2. The dedicated system-management connector provides additional security
by physically separating the management network traffic from the production
network. You can use the Setup utility to configure the server to use a dedicated
systems-management network or a shared network.
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 3-year parts and 3-year labor limited warranty for machine type 7915
v Automatic error retry and recovery
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