IBM System x3755 M3 7164 Installation And User Manual
IBM System x3755 M3 Type 7164
Installation and User’s Guide
IBM System x3755 M3 Type 7164
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 93,
the IBM Safety Information and Environmental Notices and User Guide documents on the IBM Documentation CD, and the
Warranty Information.
The most recent version of this document is available at http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/.
Sixth Edition (December 2012)
© Copyright IBM Corporation 2012.
US Government Users Restricted Rights – Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract
with IBM Corp.
Contents
Safety ............................vii
Chapter 1. The System x3755 M3 server ...............1
The IBM Documentation CD ....................2
Hardware and software requirements ................2
Using the Documentation Browser .................2
Related documentation ......................3
Notices and statements in this document ................4
Features and specifications .....................4
What your server offers ......................7
Reliability, availability, and serviceability ................10
IBM Systems Director ......................11
The UpdateXpress System Pack Installer (UXSPI) ............11
Server controls, LEDs, and power ..................11
Front view .........................12
Rear view ..........................15
Rear view LEDs .......................16
Server power features .....................17
Chapter 2. Installing optional devices................19
Instructions for IBM Business Partners ................19
How to send DSA data to IBM ...................20
Server components .......................21
System-board internal connectors .................22
System-board DIMM connectors .................23
System-board external connectors .................24
System-board jumpers .....................25
System-board LEDs ......................27
PCI riser-card adapter connectors .................28
Installation guidelines ......................28
A single-power-supply server operating at 100 V or 240 V ac .......29
System reliability guidelines ...................29
Handling static-sensitive devices .................30
Internal cable routing and connectors ................31
Hot-swap hard disk drive backplane cable connections .........31
Simple-swap hard disk drive backplate cable connections ........32
DVD drive cable connection ...................34
Front USB assembly cable connection ...............35
Power-supply distribution board cable connections ...........36
Removing the top cover .....................37
Removing the top-cover fan door ..................37
Removing the PCI riser-card assembly ................38
Removing the air baffle ......................39
Installing a PCI adapter......................40
Installing a ServeRAID SAS/SATA controller ..............43
Installing a ServeRAID controller battery on the remote battery tray .....45
Installing an optional ServeRAID controller advanced feature key ......50
Installing a hot-swap power supply .................51
Installing a hot-swap hard disk drive .................53
Installing a simple-swap hard disk drive ................54
Installing an optional DVD drive ...................56
Installing an optional tape drive enablement kit and tape drive .......57
Installing an internal flash memory..................59
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Memory modules (DIMMs) ....................61
Installing a memory module ...................63
Installing a microprocessor ....................64
Thermal grease.........................67
Completing the installation.....................68
Installing the PCI riser-card assembly ...............68
Installing the air baffle .....................69
Installing the top cover .....................71
Installing the top-cover fan door..................71
Connecting the cables .....................72
Updating the server configuration .................72
Chapter 3. Configuring the server .................75
Using the Setup utility ......................76
Starting the Setup utility ....................76
Setup utility menu choices....................76
Passwords .........................79
Using the Boot Selection Menu program ...............80
Starting the backup server firmware .................80
Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD ............81
ServerGuide features .....................81
Setup and configuration overview .................82
Typical operating-system installation ................82
Installing your operating system without using ServerGuide .......83
Using the integrated baseboard management controller ..........83
Obtaining the IP address for web interface access ............84
Logging on to the web interface...................84
Using the remote presence and blue-screen capture features ........85
Enabling the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility program..........85
Configuring the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet controller...........85
Configuring RAID arrays .....................86
Using the IBM Advanced Settings Utility program ............86
Updating IBM Systems Director ...................86
Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance ..........89
Before you call .........................89
Using the documentation .....................90
Getting help and information from the World Wide Web ..........90
How to send Dynamic System Analysis data to IBM ...........90
Creating a personalized support web page...............90
Software service and support ...................90
Hardware service and support ...................91
IBM Taiwan product service ....................91
Appendix B. Notices ......................93
Trademarks ..........................93
Important notes.........................94
Battery return program ......................95
German Ordinance for Work gloss statement ..............96
Particulate contamination .....................97
Documentation format ......................97
Telecommunication regulatory statement ...............98
Electronic emission notices ....................98
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement .........98
Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement ........98
Avis de conformité à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada ........98
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Australia and New Zealand Class A statement ............98
European Union EMC Directive conformance statement .........99
Germany Class A statement ...................99
VCCI Class A statement ....................100
Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA)
statement ........................100
Korea Communications Commission (KCC) statement .........100
Russia Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Class A statement ......101
People's Republic of China Class A electronic emission statement ....101
Taiwan Class A compliance statement ...............101
Index ............................103
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Safety
Before installing this product, read the Safety Information.
Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações de Segurança.
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.
© Copyright IBM Corp. 2012 vii
Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad.
Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten.
Bu ürünü kurmadan önce güvenlik bilgilerini okuyun.
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.
Safety ix
Statement 2:
CAUTION:
When replacing the lithium battery, use only IBM Part Number 33F8354 or an
equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer. If your system has
a module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with the same module
type made by the same manufacturer. The battery contains lithium and can
explode if not properly used, handled, or disposed of.
Do not:
v Throw or immerse into water
v Heat to more than 100°C (212°F)
v Repair or disassemble
Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations.
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Statement 3:
CAUTION:
When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic devices, or
transmitters) are installed, note the following:
v Do not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could
result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable
parts inside the device.
v Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than
those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure.
DANGER
Some laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser
diode. Note the following.
Laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view directly
with optical instruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam.
Class 1 Laser Product
Laser Klasse 1
Laser Klass 1
Luokan 1 Laserlaite
Appareil A Laser de Classe 1
`
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Statement 4:
≥ 18 kg (39.7 lb) ≥ 32 kg (70.5 lb) ≥ 55 kg (121.2 lb)
CAUTION:
Use safe practices when lifting.
Statement 5:
CAUTION:
The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power
supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. The device
also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current
from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power
source.
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Statement 8:
CAUTION:
Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following
label attached.
Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present inside any
component that has this label attached. There are no serviceable parts inside
these components. If you suspect a problem with one of these parts, contact
a service technician.
Statement 11:
CAUTION:
The following label indicates sharp edges, corners, or joints nearby.
Statement 12:
CAUTION:
The following label indicates a hot surface nearby.
Statement 13:
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DANGER
Overloading a branch circuit is potentially a fire hazard and a shock hazard
under certain conditions. To avoid these hazards, ensure that your system
electrical requirements do not exceed branch circuit protection
requirements. Refer to the information that is provided with your device for
electrical specifications.
Statement 15:
CAUTION:
Make sure that the rack is secured properly to avoid tipping when the server
unit is extended.
Statement 17:
CAUTION:
The following label indicates moving parts nearby.
Statement 26:
CAUTION:
Do not place any object on top of rack-mounted devices.
Attention: This product is suitable for use on an IT power distribution system
whose maximum phase to phase voltage is 240 V under any distribution fault
condition.
Important: This product is not suitable for use with visual display workplace
devices according to Clause 2 of the German Ordinance for Work with Visual
Display Units.
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Statement 35:
>
240VA
CAUTION:
Hazardous energy present. Voltages with hazardous energy
might cause heating when shorted with metal, which might
result in splattered metal, burns, or both.
Attention: This server is suitable for use on an IT power distribution system
whose maximum phase-to-phase voltage is 240 V under any distribution fault
condition.
Important: Maschinenlärminformations-Verordnung - 3. GPSGV, der höchste
Schalldruckpegel beträgt 70 dB(A) oder weniger.
United Kingdom - Notice to Customers:
This apparatus is approved under approval number NS/G/1234/J/100003 for indirect
connection to public telecommunication systems in the United Kingdom.
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Chapter 1. The System x3755 M3 server
This Installation and User's Guide contains instructions for setting up your IBM
System x3755 M3 Type 7164 server, installing optional devices, and for starting and
configuring the server. For diagnostic and troubleshooting information and
instructions for removing and installing server components, see the Problem
Determination and Service Guide that is on the IBM Documentation CD.
In addition to the instructions in Chapter 2, “Installing optional devices,” on page 19
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 19.
1
The IBM System x3755 M3 server is a 2U
ideally suited for networking environments that require superior microprocessor
performance, efficient memory management, flexibility, and large amounts of reliable
data storage.
Performance, ease of use, reliability, and expansion capabilities were key
considerations in the design of the server. These design features make it possible
for you to customize the system hardware to meet your needs today and provide
flexible expansion capabilities for the future.
The server comes with a limited warranty. For information about the terms of the
warranty and getting service and assistance, see the Warranty Information
document that comes with the server.
-high, high-performance server. It is
The server contains IBM Enterprise X-Architecture technologies, which help
increase performance, reliability, and availability. For more information, see “What
your server offers” on page 7 and “Reliability, availability, and serviceability” on page
10.
®
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 email 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/.
1. Racks are measured in vertical increments of 4.45 cm (1.75 inches) each. Each increment is called a "U." A 1-U-high device is
1.75 inches tall.
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1
Record information about the server in the following table.
Product name IBM System x3755 M3
Machine type 7164
Model number _____________________________________________
Serial number _____________________________________________
The model number and serial number are on labels on the bottom of the server and
on the front bezel, as shown in the following illustration.
Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your server.
For a list of supported optional devices for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/
systems/info/x86servers/serverproven/compat/us/.
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
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:
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– 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, install supported optional devices, and configure
the server. The following documentation also is available for the server. Documents
that are in Portable Document Format (PDF) are on the IBM Documentation CD.
v IBM Warranty Information
This printed document contains the warranty terms and a pointer to the IBM
Statement of Limited Warranty on the IBM website.
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 Safety Information Labels
This document provides the Simplified Chinese, Mongolian, Tibetan, Uygur, and
Zhuang translated versions of the product safety labels.
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 Rack Installation Instructions
This printed document contains detailed instructions for installing your server in a
rack.
v Environmental Notices and User's Guide
Chapter 1. The System x3755 M3 server 3
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.
Depending on the server model, additional documentation might be included on the
IBM Documentation CD.
The ToolsCenter for System x and BladeCenter is an online information center that
contains information about tools for updating, managing, and deploying firmware,
device drivers, and operating systems. The ToolsCenter for System x and
BladeCenter 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. To check for
updated documentation and technical updates, go to http://www.ibm.com/
supportportal/.
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 IBM 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 server model, some features might not be available, or
some specifications might not apply.
Notes:
1. Racks are marked in vertical increments of 4.45 cm (1.75 inches). Each
increment is referred to as a unit, or “U.” A 1-U-high device is 4.45 cm (1.75
inches) tall.
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2. 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.
3. The sound levels were measured in controlled acoustical environments
according to the procedures specified by 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.
Chapter 1. The System x3755 M3 server 5
Table 1. Features and specifications
Microprocessor:
v AMD Opteron
v Discrete Level-1 and Level-2 cache for
each core
v Shared Level-3 cache
v Support up to two or four multi-core
microprocessors
Note: Use the Setup utility to determine
the type and speed of the microprocessors.
Memory:
v 32 DIMM connectors (eight per
microprocessor)
v Type: Registered or unbuffered, ECC,
PC3-10600, DDR-3, SDRAM
v Sizes:
– 2 GB and 4 GB unbuffered DIMMs
(UDIMMs)
– 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, and 16 GB
registered DIMMs (RDIMMs)
v Minimum: 4 GB
v Maximum: 512 GB
– 128 GB using UDIMMs
– 512 GB using RDIMMs
Optical drives (Optional):
v Slim CD/DVD-ROM
v Multi-drive
Expansion bays:
v Up to eight 3.5-inch hot-swap hard disk
drive bays
v Up to six 3.5-inch simple-swap hard disk
drive bays with an optional tape drive
PCI Expansion slots:
v One PCI Express x16 slot (full-length,
full-height)
v One PCI Express x8 slot (half-length,
low-profile)
v One PCI Express x4 slot (half-length,
low-profile)
v One PCI Express x8 internal slot
(half-length, low-profile)
RAID (depending on the model):
v ServeRAID-BR10il SAS/SATA adapter
v2 that provides RAID levels 0, 1, and
1E on simple-swap models
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 optional RAID 6/60 and
SED upgrade
v ServeRAID-M5015 SAS/SATA adapter
that comes with a battery and provides
RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 10, and 50 with
optional RAID 6/60 and SED upgrade
Upgradeable microcode:
System UEFI, FPGA, diagnostics, service
processor, iBMC, and SAS microcode
Power supply:
v Standard: One or two dual-rated power
supplies (depending on the model)
v Maximum of three 1100-watt ac (at 100
or 240 V ac) hot-swap power supplies
for N+N or N+1 redundancy support
(depending on configuration)
Size:
v 2U
v Height: 87 mm (3.43 in.)
v Depth: 727.5 mm (28.64 in.), without
front panel; 747 mm (29.41 in.) with
front panel
v Width: 446 mm (17.56 in.), without rack
EIA bracket; 482 mm (18.98 in.) with
rack EIA bracket
v Weight: approximately 22 kg (48.6 lb)
to 33 kg (72.7 lb) depending on your
configuration
Integrated functions:
v Integrated baseboard management
controller (iBMC), which provides
service processor control and
monitoring functions, video controller,
and remote keyboard, video, mouse,
and remote hard disk drive capabilities
v Light path diagnostics
v Five Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports
(2.0)
– Two on rear of server
– Two on front of server
– One internal
v Two Broadcom 5709 dual 10/100/1000
MB Ethernet controllers
v AST2050 video
– 8 MB video memory
– SVGA compatible
v Serial-attached SCSI (SAS) controller
with RAID capabilities
v Serial connector
Acoustical noise emissions:
v Sound power, idle: 6.6 bel declared
v Sound power, operating: 6.6 bel
declared
Airflow:
v Nominal airflow: 54 cubic feet per
minute (CFM)
v Typical airflow: 64 CFM
v Maximum airflow: 168 CFM
Fans:
v Up to five system fans
v Two types of fans (depending on the
model) :
– Single-motor (nonredundant)
– Dual-motor (redundant)
Attention: Single-motor (nonredundant)
and dual-motor (redundant) can not be
mixed in the system
Environment:
v Air temperature:
– Server on:
- 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F);
altitude: 0 to 914 m (3000 ft).
- 10°C to 32°C (50°F to 90°F);
altitude: 914 to 2133 m (7000 ft).
– Server off: 10°C to 43°C (50.0°F to
109.4°F); maximum altitude: 2133 m
(7000 ft).
v Humidity:
– Server on: 8% to 80%
– Server off: 8% to 80%
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 97.
Heat output:
Approximate heat output:
v Minimum configuration: 648 Btu per hour
(190 watts)
v Typical configuration: 3753 Btu per hour
(1100 watts)
v Design maximum configuration:
– 5971 Btu per hour (1930 watts) at 110
Vac
– 6739 Btu per hour (2150 watts) at 220
Vac
Electrical input:
v Sine-wave input (50/60 Hz) required
v Input voltage low range:
– Minimum: 100 V ac
– Maximum: 127 V ac
v Input voltage high range:
– Minimum: 200 V ac
– Maximum: 240 V ac
v Approximate input kilovolt-amperes (kVA):
– Minimum: 0.20 kVA
– Typical: 1.12 kVA
– Maximum: 1.95 kVA (110 V ac)
– Maximum: 2.17 kVA (220 V ac)
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What your server offers
The server uses the following features and technologies:
v Symmetric multiprocessing (SMP)
The server supports up to four multi-core AMD Opteron
server comes with only one microprocessor, you can install additional
microprocessors to enhance performance and provide SMP capability.
Note: As of date of this document, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 Service
Pack 1 does not support XEN virtualization on a server using AMD Opteron 6200
series microprocessors.
v UEFI-compliant server firmware
IBM System x
including Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) 2.1 compliance; enhanced
reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS) capabilities; and basic input/output
system (BIOS) compatibility support. UEFI replaces the 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 baseboard management controller
The integrated baseboard management controller (iBMC) combines service
processor functions, video controller, and remote presence and blue-screen
capture features in a single chip. The iBMC provides advanced service processor
control, monitoring, and alerting function. If an environmental condition exceeds a
threshold or if a system component fails, the iBMC lights LEDs to help you
diagnose the problem, records the error in the iBMC event log, and alerts you to
the problem. Optionally, the iBMC also provides a virtual presence capability for
remote server management capabilities. The iBMC provides remote server
management through industry-standard interfaces:
– Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) version 2.0
– Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) version 3
– Web browser (For more information, see “Using the integrated baseboard
management controller” on page 83.)
v 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 for IBM and non-IBM x86 platforms. For
more information, see the “IBM Systems Director” on page 11.
v IBM Electronic Service Agent
IBM Electronic Service Agent is a software tool that monitors the server for
hardware error events and automatically submits electronic service requests to
IBM service and support. Also, it can collect and transmit system configuration
information on a scheduled basis so that the information is available to you and
your support representative. It uses minimal system resources, is available free
of charge, and can be downloaded from the web. For more information and to
download Electronic Service Agent, go to http://www.ibm.com/support/electronic/.
v Large system-memory capacity
™
microprocessors. If the
®
Server Firmware (server firmware) offers several features,
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The server supports up to 512 GB of system memory when registered DIMMs
are installed. The server supports up to 128 GB of system memory when
unbuffered DIMMs are installed. The memory controller supports error correcting
code (ECC) for up to 32 industry-standard PC3-10600, registered or unbuffered,
DDR-3, synchronous dynamic random access memory (SDRAM) dual inline
memory modules (DIMMs).
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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 81.
v Integrated network support
The server comes with two integrated Broadcom 5709 dual Gigabit Ethernet
controllers, which supports connection to a 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1000 Mbps
network. For more information, see “Configuring the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet
controller” on page 85.
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.
v Large data-storage capacity and hot-swap capability
The hot-swap models of the server support up to eight 3.5-inch hot-swap hard
disk drives. With the hot-swap feature, you can add, remove, and replace hard
disk drives without turning off the server.
The simple-swap models of the server support up to six simple-swap hard disk
drives with an optional tape drive.
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 Dynamic System Analysis (DSA) Preboot diagnostic programs
The DSA Preboot diagnostic programs are stored in integrated USB memory and
collect and analyze system information to aid in diagnosing server problems. The
diagnostic programs collect the following information about the server:
– Event logs for ServeRAID controllers and service processors
– Hard disk drive health
– Installed hardware
– Light path diagnostics status
– Network interfaces and settings
– RAID controller configuration
– Service processor status and configuration
– System configuration
– Vital product data, firmware, and UEFI configuration
For additional information about DSA, see the Problem Determination and
Service Guide on the IBM Documentation CD.
v Redundant power capabilities
The server supports up to three 1100-watt hot-swap power supplies. If the server
comes with only one power supply for a two-microprocessor configuration or two
power supplies for a four-microprocessor configuration, you can install an
additional power supply to add redundant power capabilities. If the maximum
load on the server is less than 1100 watts and a problem occurs with one of the
power supplies, the other power supply can meet the power requirements.
v ServeRAID support
The server supports ServeRAID controllers to create redundant array of
independent disks (RAID) configurations.
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Reliability, availability, and serviceability
Three important server design features are reliability, availability, and serviceability
(RAS). The RAS features help to ensure the integrity of the data that is stored in
the server, the availability of the server when you need it, and the ease with which
you can diagnose and correct problems.
The server has the following RAS features:
v Advanced memory features:
– Single-bit memory error detection
– Single-bit memory error hardware correction
– Multi single-bit memory error recovery and corrections
– Uncorrectable error (UE) detection
– Full array memory mirroring (FAMM) redundancy
– Automatic failover recovery for UEs when FAMM is configured
– Automated logical removal of failed DIMMs on reboots prior to replacement
– Automatic address parity checking during writes and reads
v Automatic BIOS recovery (ABR) for UEFI
v Automatic error retry and recovery
v Automatic restart after a power failure
v Availability of microcode and diagnostic levels
v Integrated baseboard management controller (service processor)
v Built-in, menu-driven electrically erasable programmable ROM (EEPROM) based
setup, system configuration, and diagnostic programs
v Built-in monitoring for fan, power, temperature, voltage, and power-supply
redundancy
v Error codes and messages
v Error correcting code (ECC) L2 cache and system memory
v Fault-resistant startup
v Hot-swap hard disk drives
v IBM Systems Director workgroup-hardware-management tool
v Information and light path diagnostics LED panels
v Service processor adapter for remote systems management
v Parity checking on the SAS bus and PCI Express buses
v Power managed and Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)
compliant
v Power-on self-test (POST)
v Predictive Failure Analysis (PFA) alerts
v Redundant hot-swap capability
– Cooling fans with speed-sensing capability (depending on the model)
– Power supplies
v Remind button to temporarily flash the system-error LED
v Remote system problem-determination support
v ROM-based diagnostic programs
v Standby voltage for systems-management features and monitoring
v Startup (boot) from LAN using Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) protocol
v System auto-configuring from the configuration menu
v System error logging
v Upgradeable microcode for POST, iBMC, diagnostics, service processor, and
read-only memory (ROM) resident code, locally or over the LAN
v Vital product data (VPD) on microprocessors, system boards, power supplies,
and SAS (hot-swap-drive) backplane
v Wake on LAN capability
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IBM Systems Director
IBM Systems Director is a platform-management foundation that streamlines the
way you manage physical and virtual systems in a heterogeneous environment. By
using industry standards, IBM Systems Director supports multiple operating systems
and virtualization technologies in IBM and non-IBM x86 platforms.
Through a single user interface, IBM Systems Director provides consistent views for
viewing managed systems, determining how these systems relate to one another,
and identifying their statuses, helping to correlate technical resources with business
needs. A set of common tasks that are included with IBM Systems Director provides
many of the core capabilities that are required for basic management, which means
instant out-of-the-box business value. These common tasks include discovery,
inventory, configuration, system health, monitoring, updates, event notification, and
automation for managed systems.
The IBM Systems Director web and command-line interfaces provide a consistent
interface that is focused on driving these common tasks and capabilities:
v Discovering, navigating, and visualizing systems on the network with the detailed
inventory and relationships to the other network resources
v Notifying users of problems that occur on systems and the ability to isolate the
sources of the problems
v Notifying users when systems need updates and distributing and installing
updates on a schedule
v Analyzing real-time data for systems and setting critical thresholds that notify the
administrator of emerging problems
v Configuring settings of a single system and creating a configuration plan that can
apply those setting to multiple systems
v Updating installed plug-ins to add new features and functions to the base
capabilities
v Managing the life cycles of virtual resources
For more information about IBM Systems Director, see the IBM Systems Director
Information Center at http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/director/v6r1x/
index.jsp?topic=/director_6.1/fqm0_main.html and the Systems Management web
page at http://www.ibm.com/systems/management/, which presents an overview of
IBM Systems Management and IBM Systems Director.
The UpdateXpress System Pack Installer (UXSPI)
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
ToolsCenter for System x and BladeCenter 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, light-emitting diodes (LEDs), connectors on the
front and rear of the server, and how to turn the server on and off.
Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your server.
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Front view
The following illustration shows the controls, LEDs, and connectors on the front of
the server. (See “Operator information panel” on page 13 for information about the
operator information panel.) The DVD drive is optional in some models.
Hard disk drive
status LED (amber)
Hard disk drive
activity LED (green)
Operator
information panel
DVD eject
-
button
USB 1
connector
DVD dr ive
activity LED
USB 2
connector
DVD-eject button (optional): Press this button to release a CD or DVD from the
DVD drive.
DVD drive activity LED (optional): When this LED is lit, it indicates that the DVD
drive is in use.
USB connectors: Connect USB devices to these connectors.
Hard disk drive activity LED: Each hot-swap hard disk drive has an activity LED.
When this LED is flashing, it indicates that the drive is in use.
Hard disk drive status LED: Each hot-swap hard disk drive has a status LED.
When this LED is lit, it indicates that the drive has failed. If an optional IBM
ServeRAID controller is installed in the server, when this LED is flashing slowly (one
flash per second), it indicates that the drive is being rebuilt. When the LED is
flashing rapidly (three flashes per second), it indicates that the controller is
identifying the drive.
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