IBM System x3755 M3 7164 Installation And User Manual

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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)

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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

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.

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.

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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 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.

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.

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

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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.

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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

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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Operator information panel

The following illustration shows the controls and LEDs on the operator information panel.

The following controls and LEDs are on the operator information panel: v 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 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. Approximately 1 minute after the server is connected to ac power, the power-control button becomes active.

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 iBMC web interface. For information about logging on to the iBMC web interface, see “Logging on to the web interface” on page 84.

Note: Approximately 1 minute after the server is turned on, the screen displays the boot process status. Depending on your server configuration, the operating system welcome screen displays after1-3minutes.

v Ethernet icon LED: This LED lights the Ethernet icon. v Information LED: When this LED is lit, it indicates that a noncritical event has

occurred. Check the system-event log for additional information.

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

occurred. An LED on the light path diagnostics panel is also lit to help isolate the error.

v Locator button and locator LED: Use this LED to visually locate the server

among other servers. Press this button to turn on or turn off this LED locally. You can use IBM Systems Director to light this LED remotely

v Ethernet port activity LEDs: When one of these LEDs is lit, it indicates that the

server is transmitting to or receiving signals from the Ethernet LAN that is connected to the Ethernet port that corresponds to that LED.

Light path diagnostics panel

The light path diagnostics panel is on the top of the operator information panel.

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To access the light path diagnostics panel, slide the blue release button on the operator information panel to the left. Pull forward on the operator information panel until the hinge of the panel is free of the server chassis. Then pull down on the operator information panel, so that you can view the light path diagnostics panel information.

Notes:

1. Do not run the server for an extended period of time while the light path diagnostics panel is pulled out of the server.

2. Light path diagnostics LEDs remain lit only while the server is connected to power.

The following illustration shows the controls and LEDs on the light path diagnostics panel.

Remind button

NMI button

Check point code display

LINK

CNFG

LOG

FAN

CPU

TEMP

VRM

OVER SPEC

Light Path Diagnostics

MEM

DASD

PCIPS SP

NMI

RAID

REMIND

BRD

Reset button

v Remind button: This button places the system-error LED on the front panel into

Remind mode. In Remind mode, the system-error LED flashes once every 2 seconds until the problem is corrected, the server is restarted, or a new problem occurs.

By placing the system-error LED indicator in Remind mode, you acknowledge that you are aware of the last failure but will not take immediate action to correct the problem. The remind function is controlled by the iBMC.

v NMI button: Press this button to force a nonmaskable interrupt to the

microprocessor, if you are directed to do so by IBM service.

v Checkpoint code display: This display provides a checkpoint code that

indicates the point at which the system stopped during the boot block and POST. A checkpoint code is either a byte or a word value that is produced by UEFI. The display does not provide error codes or suggest components to be replaced.

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Rear view

v Reset button: Press this button to reset the server and run the power-on

self-test (POST). You might have to use a pen or the end of a straightened paper clip to press the button. The reset button is in the lower-right corner of the light path diagnostics panel.

For more information about light path diagnostics, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM Documentation CD.

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

USB 3 connector

System serial

USB 4 connector

Video

System management Ethernet

Power connector

Gigabit Ethernet 1 4 connectors

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

System-management connector: Use this connector to connect the server to a

network for systems-management information control. This connector is used only by the integrated baseboard management controller (iBMC).

USB connectors: Connect USB devices, such as a USB mouse or keyboard, to these connectors.

Video connector: Connect a monitor to this connector.

Serial connector: Connect a 9-pin serial device to this connector. The serial port is

shared with the integrated baseboard management controller (iBMC). The iBMC can take control of the shared serial port to perform text console redirection and to redirect serial traffic, using Serial over LAN (SOL).

Gigabit Ethernet connectors: Use these connectors to connect the server to a network. When you enable shared Ethernet for iBMC in the Setup utility, you can access the iBMC using either the Ethernet 1 or the system-management Ethernet connector.

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Rear view LEDs

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

AC power LED green()

DC power LED green()

Power-supply error LED

amber()

Locator LED

System-error LED

Ethernet activity LED

Ethernet link LED

Ethernet activity LED

AC power LED: Each hot-swap power supply has an ac power LED and a dc power LED. When the ac power LED is lit, it indicates that sufficient power is coming into the power supply through the power cord. During typical operation, both the ac and dc power LEDs are lit. For any other combination of LEDs, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide.

DC power LED: Each hot-swap power supply has a dc power LED and an ac power LED. When the dc power LED is lit, it indicates that the power supply is supplying sufficient dc power to the system. During typical operation, both the ac and dc power LEDs are lit. For any other combination of LEDs, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide.

Power-supply error LED: When the power-supply error LED is lit, it indicates that the power supply has failed. See the Problem Determination and Service Guide for detailed information about power-supply errors.

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

For the system-management port, this LED is on to indicate that there is an active link connection on the 100BASE-T. When this LED is off, this indicates an active link connection on the 10BASE-TX interface.

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

System-error LED: When this LED is lit, it indicates that a system error has occurred. An LED on the light path diagnostics panel is also lit to help isolate the error. This LED is functionally equivalent to the system-error LED on the front of the server.

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Locator LED: Use this LED to visually locate the server among other servers. You can use IBM Systems Director to light this LED remotely. This LED is functionally equivalent to the locator LED on the front of the server.

Server power features

When the server is connected to an ac power source but is not turned on, the operating system does not run, and all core logic except for the integrated baseboard management controller (iBMC) is shut down; however, the server can respond to requests from the iBMC, such as a remote request to turn on the server. The power-on LED flashes to indicate that the server is connected to ac power but not turned on.

Turning on the server

Approximately 1 minute after the server is connected to ac power, the power-control button becomes active, and one or more fans might start running to provide cooling while the server is connected to power. You can turn on the server and start the operating system by pressing the power-control button.

The server can also be turned on in any of the following ways: v If a power failure occurs while the server is turned on, the server will restart

automatically when power is restored.

v The systems-management software can turn on the server remotely. v If your operating system supports the Wake on LAN feature, the Wake on LAN

feature can turn on the server.

Note: Some memory is reserved for various system resources and is unavailable to the operating system. The amount of memory that is reserved for system resources depends on the operating system, the configuration of the server, and the configured PCI options.

Turning off the server

When you turn off the server and leave it connected to ac power, the server can respond to requests from the iBMC, such as a remote request to turn on the server. While the server remains connected to ac power, one or more fans might continue to run. To remove all power from the server, you must disconnect it from the power source.

Some operating systems require an orderly shutdown before you turn off the server. See your operating-system documentation for information about shutting down the operating system.

Statement 5:

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The server can be turned off in any of the following ways: v You can turn off the server from the operating system, if your operating system

supports this feature. After an orderly shutdown of the operating system, the server will be turned off automatically.

v You can press the power-control button to start an orderly shutdown of the

operating system and turn off the server, if your operating system supports this feature.

v If the operating system stops functioning, you can press and hold the

power-control button for more than 4 seconds to turn off the server.

v If the Wake on LAN feature turned on the server, the Wake on LAN feature can

turn off the server.

v The iBMC can turn off the server as an automatic response to a critical system

failure.

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

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Chapter 2. Installing optional devices

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

In addition to the instructions in this chapter 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.”

Important: To help ensure that the devices that you install work correctly and do not introduce problems, observe the following precautions:

1. Make sure that the server and the installed firmware levels support the devices that you are installing. If necessary, update the UEFI and iBMC firmware and any other firmware that is stored on the system boards. For information about where firmware is stored in the server, see Chapter 6, “Configuration information and instructions,” in the Problem Determination and Service Guide. For a list of supported optional devices for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/systems/info/ x86servers/serverproven/compat/us/.

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

3. Follow the installation procedures in this chapter and use the correct tools. Incorrectly installed devices can cause system failures because of damaged pins in sockets or connectors, loose cabling, or loose components.

4. Use the best practices to apply current firmware and device-driver updates for the server and optional devices. To download the IBM System x Firmware Update Best Practices document, go to http://www.ibm.com/support/entry/portal/ docdisplay?brand=50000020&lndocid=MIGR-5082923. Additional hints and tips are available from the following sites:

v IBM support: http://www.ibm.com/supportportal/ v System x configuration tools: http://www.ibm.com/systems/x/hardware/

configtools.html

Instructions for IBM Business Partners

1. After you have confirmed that the server starts correctly and recognizes the newly installed devices and that no error LEDs are lit, run the Dynamic System Analysis (DSA) stress tests. For information about using DSA, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide.

2. Shut down and restart the server multiple times to ensure that the server is correctly configured and functions correctly with the newly installed devices.

3. Save the DSA log as a file and send it to IBM. For information about transferring data and logs, see http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/toolsctr/v1r0/ index.jsp?topic=/dsa/dsa_main.html.

4. To ship the server, repackage it in the original undamaged packing material and observe IBM procedures for shipping.

Support information for IBM Business Partners is available at http://www.ibm.com/ partnerworld/.

How to send DSA data to IBM

Before you send diagnostic data to IBM, read the terms of use at http://www.ibm.com/de/support/ecurep/terms.html.

You can use any of the following methods to send diagnostic data to IBM:

v Standard upload: http://www.ibm.com/de/support/ecurep/send_http.html v Standard upload with the system serial number: http://www.ecurep.ibm.com/

app/upload_hw

v Secure upload: http://www.ibm.com/de/support/ecurep/send_http.html#secure v Secure upload with the system serial number: https://www.ecurep.ibm.com/

app/upload_hw

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Server components

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

Blue on a component indicates touch points, where you can grip the component to remove it from or install it in the server, open or close a latch, and so on.

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

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System-board internal connectors

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

PCI riser connector 1

PCI riser connector 2

Microprocessor 2Microprocessor 1

Microprocessor 3

Microprocessor 4

PCI riser connector 3

Power-supply distribuation board connector

Backplane port 0 connector Backplane port 1 connector

Power connector 1 Power connector 2 Power connector 3

Battery

Fan 1 connector

Fan 2 connector

Fan 3 connector

Fan 4 connector

Fan 5 connector

Top cover / power cut-off switch connector (Trained service technicians only)

DVD drive connector

USB hypervisor key signal connector

Operator information panel connector

Front USB connector

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System-board DIMM connectors

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

DIMM 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 3 DIMM 4 DIMM 5 DIMM 6 DIMM 7 DIMM 8

DIMM 16 DIMM 15 DIMM 14 DIMM 13 DIMM 12 DIMM 11 DIMM 10 DIMM 9

DIMM 17 DIMM 18 DIMM 19 DIMM 20 DIMM 21 DIMM 22 DIMM 23 DIMM 24

DIMM 32 DIMM 31 DIMM 30 DIMM 29 DIMM 28 DIMM 27 DIMM 26 DIMM 25

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System-board external connectors

The following illustration shows the external connectors and the light path diagnostics button on the system board.

System-management Ethernet

Serial Video USB

Ethernet 4

Ethernet 3

Ethernet 2 Ethernet 1

Light path diagnostics button

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System-board jumpers

The following illustration shows the jumpers on the system board.

Clear CMOS jumper

UEFI boot recovery jumper

Table 2 describes the function of each jumper block.

Table 2. System board jumpers

Jumper number Jumper name Jumper setting

J57 Clear CMOS jumper

v Pins 1 and 2: Normal

(default) - This keeps the CMOS data.

v Pins 2 and 3: This clears

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

Notes:

1. If the clear CMOS jumper did not reset the system date and time, use the clear CMOS jumper again to load the default settings.

2. You may also use the Advanced Settings Utility (ASU) to load the default UEFI settings (see “Using the IBM Advanced Settings Utility program” on page 86).

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Table 2. System board jumpers (continued)

Jumper number Jumper name Jumper setting

J117 UEFI boot recovery jumper

Notes:

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

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

v Pins 1 and 2: Normal

(default) Loads the primary UEFI firmware ROM page.

v Pins 2 and 3: Loads the

secondary (backup) UEFI firmware ROM page.

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System-board LEDs

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

Notes:

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

2. You can also view the error LED status on the fan cage and the PCI riser-card assembly.

DIMM 1 - 8 error LEDs

DIMM 17 - 24 error LEDs

PCI slot 1 error LED PCI slot 2 error LED PCI slot 3 error LED PCI slot 4 error LED

System board error LED

iBMC heartbeat LED

Battery error LED

Standby power LED

Fan 1 error LED

Light path diagnostics LED

Fan 2 error LED

Light path diagnostics button

Fan 3 error LED

System-error LED

Fan 4 error LED

Locator LED

Microprocessor 1 error LED

Microprocessor 2 error LED

Microprocessor mismatch LED

DIMM 16 - 9 error LEDs

DIMM 32 - 25 error LEDs

Microprocessor 4 error LED

Microprocessor 3 error LED

Fan 5 error LED

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PCI riser-card adapter connectors

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

Slot 4 PCIe2 x8 (8, 4, 1)

Installation guidelines

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

the server is powered-on might cause the system to halt, which might result in the loss of data. To avoid this potential problem, always use an electrostatic-discharge wrist strap or other grounding system when removing or installing a hot-swap device.

Before you install optional devices, read the following information: v Make sure that the devices that you are installing are supported. For a list of

supported optional devices for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/systems/info/ x86servers/serverproven/compat/us/.

v Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Handling static-sensitive

devices” on page 30. This information will help you work safely.

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

the most recent firmware updates. This step will help to ensure that any known issues are addressed and that your server is ready to function at maximum levels of performance. To download firmware updates for your server, go to http://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral/.

Slot 1 PCIe2 x16 (16, 8, 4, 1)

Slot 2 PCIe2 x8 (8, 4, 1)

Slot 3 PCIe x4 (8, 4, 1)

Important: Some cluster solutions require specific code levels or coordinated code updates. If the device is part of a cluster solution, verify that the latest level of code is supported for the cluster solution before you update the code.

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

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

covers and other parts in a safe place.

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

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

object.

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

with your leg muscles.

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

outlets for the server, monitor, and other devices.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

labels, and ground wires.

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

servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/.

A single-power-supply server operating at 100 V or 240 V ac

One power supply operating at 100 V or 240 V ac supports a server with minimum two-microprocessor configuration, but it does not support power redundancy.

System reliability guidelines

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

v Each of the drive bays has a drive or an electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)

shield installed in it.

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

supply or EMC shield installed in it.

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

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

v You have followed the cabling instructions that come with optional adapters. v You have replaced a failed fan within 48 hours. v You have replaced a hot-swap drive within 2 minutes of removal. v For redundant and hot-swappable power supply operation, the power supplies

are connected to 100-240 V ac.

v Microprocessor sockets1-4each always contain either a socket dust cover or a

microprocessor and heat sink.

Notes:

1. The server automatically shuts down when the top cover is removed. The server will not turn on without the top cover installed.

2. Hard disk drive temperature sensing is not supported.

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Handling static-sensitive devices

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

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

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

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

you.

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

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

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

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

v Take additional care when you handle devices during cold weather. Heating

reduces indoor humidity and increases static electricity.

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Internal cable routing and connectors

This section provides information about internal cable routing for major components in the server.

Hot-swap hard disk drive backplane cable connections

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

ServeRAID adapter

Port 0

Port 1

I C signal cable

Port 0

Power cable

Port 1

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Simple-swap hard disk drive backplate cable connections

The following illustration shows the internal routing of the simple-swap hard disk drive backplate cables to the connectors on the ServeRAID adapter and system board.

Note: You must disengage the signal cable from the cable clip on the backplate to connect it to the adapter.

ServeRAID adapter

Port 1

Power cable

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Port 0 Port 1

The following illustration shows the internal routing of the simple-swap hard disk drive backplate signal cables to the connectors on the system board.

Port 0

Port 1

Power cable

Port 0 Port 1

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DVD drive cable connection

The following illustration shows the internal routing and connectors of the DVD cable.

Attention: To disconnect the DVD cable, you must first press the connector release tab and then disconnect the cable from the connector on the system board. Do not disconnect the cable by using excessive force.

Release tab

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DVD cable

Front USB assembly cable connection

The following illustration shows the routing of the USB hypervisor key signal cable.

Attention: To disconnect the USB hypervisor key signal cable, you must first press the connector release tab and then disconnect the cable from the connector on the system board. Do not disconnect the cable by using excessive force.

Release tab

USB hypervisor key cable

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Power-supply distribution board cable connections

The following illustration shows the routing of the power-supply distribution board cables. Secure the power cables with the cable tie and retention clips.

Retention clip

Power 2 cable

Power 1 cable

Power 3 cable

Signal cable

Backplane power cable

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Removing the top cover

Note: Before you install optional hardware devices, make sure that the server is

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

Important: The server automatically powers off when the top cover is removed.

To remove the top cover, complete the following steps:

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

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

3. Slide the server out of the rack until the slide rails lock into place.

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

Cover

Thumbscrew

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

Removing the top-cover fan door

Attention: You must turn off the server before you remove or install a

non-hot-swap fan.

To remove the top-cover fan door, complete the following steps:

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

2. If you are removing or replacing a non-hot-swap fan, turn off the server and all attached peripheral devices. Disconnect all power cords; then, disconnect all external signal cables from the server.

3. Slide the server out of the rack until the slide rails lock into place.

4. Press and rotate up the release latches.

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Latch

5. Tilt and lift the top-cover fan door from the server.

Removing the PCI riser-card assembly

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

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

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

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

4. Pull out the handle to unlatch the PCI riser-card assembly.

Latch

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

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Handle

Removing the air baffle

To remove the air baffle, complete the following steps:

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

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

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

4. Pull up the handle on the power-supply cage until the handle locks into place.

5. Lift and rotate the power-supply cage toward the front of the server; then, align the nailhead on the handle with the hole on the chassis and lower the handle until it clicks into place.

Note: The power-supply cage might be heavy, depending on the number of power supplies that are installed. Support the power-supply cage with both hands while you rotate it into position.

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Power-supply cage

6. Remove the PCI riser-card assembly (see “Removing the PCI riser-card assembly” on page 38).

7. Grasp the air baffle and disengage it from the slots; then, lift the air baffle to remove it from the server.

Installing a PCI adapter

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

v To confirm that the server supports the adapter that you are installing, see

http://www.ibm.com/systems/info/x86servers/serverproven/compat/us/.

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

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

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v Avoid touching the components and gold-edge connectors on the adapter. v If you have not changed the default startup sequence, the server starts the

devices in the following order: DVD drive, USB-attached diskette drive, hard disk drive 0, and network devices.

Note: To change the startup sequence, start the Setup utility and select Start Options from the main menu. See “Using the Setup utility” on page 76 for details

about using the Setup utility.

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

of the non-hot-plug adapters as follows: – Expansion slot 1: Full-height, full-length – Expansion slots 2, 3, and 4: Low-profile, half-length

v You must install a ServeRAID adapter in expansion slot 4 on the PCI riser-card

assembly.

v If you are installing a ServeRAID adapter with a battery installed on the adapter,

you must install the battery on the remote battery tray.

Attention: Static electricity that is released to internal server components when the server is powered on might cause the server to halt, which might result in the loss of data. To avoid this potential problem, always use an electrostatic-discharge wrist strap or other grounding system when you handle any server components.

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To install a PCI adapter, complete the following steps:

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

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

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

4. Remove the PCI riser-card assembly (see “Removing the PCI riser-card assembly” on page 38).

5. See the documentation that comes with the adapter for instructions for setting jumpers or switches and for cabling.

Note: Route adapter cables before you install the adapter.

6. Determine which PCI expansion slot you will use for the adapter. If you are installing an adapter in expansion slot 1, 2, or 3, remove the expansion-slot cover.

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

PCI slot 1

PCI slot 2

PCI slot 3

Attention: When you install an adapter, avoid touching the components and gold-edge connectors on the adapter. Make sure that the adapter is correctly seated in the connector. Incorrectly seated adapters might cause damage to the PCI riser card or to the adapter.

7. Touch the static-protective package that contains the adapter to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server; then, grasp the adapter by the top edge or upper corners of the adapter and remove it from the package.

8. Align the adapter with the connector on the PCI riser-card assembly.

9. Press the adapter firmly into the adapter connector. If you install a full-length adapter in slot 1, make sure that the retention clip engages the adapter in place.

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10. Connect any required cables to the adapter.

11. Install the PCI riser-card assembly (see “Installing the PCI riser-card assembly” on page 68).

If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 68.

Installing a ServeRAID SAS/SATA controller

Note: You must install a ServeRAID controller in expansion slot 4 on the PCI

riser-card assembly.

To install a ServeRAID controller, complete the following steps:

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

on page 28.

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

all external cables.

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

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

assembly” on page 38).

5. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new ServeRAID controller

to any unpainted metal surface on the server. Then, remove the ServeRAID controller from the package.

6. If you are installing a new or replacement ServeRAID controller that uses a

battery, complete the following steps: a. Remove the battery from the ServeRAID controller package or the battery

package.

b. Install the battery and connect the battery to the ServeRAID controller as

instructed in the documentation that comes with the ServeRAID controller or the battery, or see “Installing a ServeRAID controller battery on the remote battery tray” on page 45.

7. Install the ServeRAID controller.

a. Install the 2U low-profile bracket to the ServeRAID controller (if it is not

installed).

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b. Align the ServeRAID controller with expansion slot 4 on the PCI riser-card

assembly and the guide on the retention tab.

c. Firmly press the ServeRAID controller into the connector. Make sure that the

retention clip securely engages the bracket on the ServeRAID controller.

8. Route the signal cables and connect the signal cables to the ServeRAID controller (see “Internal cable routing and connectors” on page 31).

If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 68.

Notes:

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

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

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

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

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

3. Before you install a UEFI operating system on a server with a ServeRAID controller, you must select UEFI driver for Launch storage OpROM in the Setup utility (see “Typical operating-system installation” on page 82).

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Installing a ServeRAID controller battery on the remote battery tray

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

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

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

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

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

4. Remove the PCI riser-card assembly (see “Removing the PCI riser-card assembly” on page 38).

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

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

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

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

controller, and position the interposer card connector over the ServeRAID controller connector.

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

the interposer card is secured.

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

screws to secure the interposer card to the ServeRAID controller.

7. Install the battery on the remote battery tray: a. Pull the loop on the remote battery tray away from the chassis; then, slide

the tray toward the rear of the server to remove the tray from the side of the chassis.

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

the pins on the battery carrier.

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ServeRAID controller battery

Remote battery tray

c. Press the pins into the rings on the remote battery tray. Make sure the two

retention clips secure the battery and battery carrier on the remote battery tray.

8. Connect the remote battery cable to the battery carrier. Attention: To avoid damage to the hardware, be sure to align the black dot

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

9. Route the remote battery cable through the cage hole on the chassis. You may store the excess battery cable in the space between the hard drive cage and the chassis.

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

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

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

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11. Align the slot on the remote battery tray with the nailhead on the side of the chassis; then, push the remote battery tray toward the front of the server until the nailhead slides into the slot to secure the remote battery tray on the chassis.

12. Install the ServeRAID controller on the PCI riser-card assembly (see “Installing a ServeRAID SAS/SATA controller” on page 43).

If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 68.

Notes:

1. When you restart the server for the first time after you install a ServeRAID

controller with a battery, the monitor screen remains blank while the controller initializes the battery. This might take a few minutes, after which the startup process continues. This is a one-time occurrence.

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

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

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

Installing an optional ServeRAID controller advanced feature key

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

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

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

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

4. Remove the PCI riser-card assembly (see “Removing the PCI riser-card assembly” on page 38).

5. Align the upgrade key with the connector on the ServeRAID controller and push it into the connector until it is firmly seated.

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If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 68.

Installing a hot-swap power supply

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

v The server comes standard with one 1100-watt hot-swap power supply for a

two-microprocessor configuration or two 1100-watt hot-swap power supplies for a four-microprocessor configuration.

v If the maximum load on the server is more than 935 watts or if a problem occurs

with one of the power supplies, the redundant power supply can meet the power requirements.

To provide redundant power capabilities in the server: – install two power supplies in a server with two microprocessors or more

microprocessors (less than 80W).

– install three power supplies in a server with four microprocessors (greater

than 80W).

Notes:

1. In a server with two-microprocessor configuration, two power supplies must be installed in the server for either power supply to be considered hot-swap. If the server comes with four microprocessors, three power supplies must be installed in the server for a power supply to be considered hot-swap.

2. The IBM Power Configurator detects your server power consumption and helps you determine whether an additional power supply is required before you install more components in the server. You can download a free copy of

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the IBM Power Configurator from the IBM website at http://www-03.ibm.com/ systems/bladecenter/resources/powerconfig.html.

v These power supplies are designed for parallel operation. In the event of a

power-supply failure, the redundant power supply continues to power the system. The server supports a maximum of three power supplies.

v The server can run fully configured with:

– one power supply when two microprocessors or four 80W microprocessors

are installed. – three power supply when four microprocessors (more than 80W) are installed. –

v To confirm that the server supports the power supply that you are installing, see

http://www.ibm.com/systems/info/x86servers/serverproven/compat/us/.

To install an additional hot-swap power supply, complete the following steps:

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

2. Grasp the side clip and pull to remove the power-supply filler panel from the empty power-supply bay. Save the power-supply filler panel in case you remove the power supply at a later time.

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

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

4. Connect one end of the power cord for the new power supply into the ac connector on the back of the power supply; then, connect the other end of the power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet.

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Power 1 connector

Power 2 connector

Power 3 connector

Note: If you disconnect the ac power cord, wait for 20 seconds before you reconnect the ac power cord and start the server. Avoid disconnecting and reconnecting the ac power cord repeatedly.

5. Route the power cord through the cable retention hook on the rear of the server so that it does not accidentally become disconnected.

6. If the server is turned off, turn on the server.

7. Make sure that the ac power LED on the power supply is lit, indicating that the power supply is operating correctly. If the server is turned on, make sure that the dc power LED on the power supply is lit also.

8. (IBM Business Partners only) Restart the server. Confirm that it starts correctly and recognizes the newly installed devices, and make sure that no error LEDs are lit.

9. (IBM Business Partners only) Complete the additional steps in “Instructions for IBM Business Partners” on page 19.

Installing a hot-swap hard disk drive

The following notes describe the types of hot-swap hard disk drives that the server supports and other information that you must consider when you install a hot-swap hard disk drive:

v To confirm that the server supports the hard disk drive that you are installing, see

http://www.ibm.com/systems/info/x86servers/serverproven/compat/us/.

v The server supports up to eight 3.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drives. v Start installing the hard disk drives from bay 0. v If the server will be configured for RAID operation, see the documentation that

comes with the controller for instructions for installing a hard disk drive.

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

using drives with different speed ratings might cause all drives to operate at the lowest throughput speed.

v To minimize the possibility of damage to the hard disk drives when you install the

server in a rack configuration, install the server in the rack before you install the hard disk drives.

v You do not have to turn off the server to install hot-swap drives in the hot-swap

drive bays. However, you must turn off the server when you perform any steps that involve installing or removing cables.

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

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

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

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3. Touch the static-protective package that contains the hard disk drive to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server; then, remove the hard disk drive from the package.

4. Make sure that the drive handle is open; then, install the hard disk drive into the hot-swap bay.

5. If the system is turned on, check the hard disk drive status LED to verify that the hard disk drive is operating correctly.

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

6. (IBM Business Partners only) Restart the server. Confirm that it starts correctly and recognizes the newly installed devices, and make sure that no error LEDs are lit.

7. (IBM Business Partners only) Complete the additional steps in “Instructions for IBM Business Partners” on page 19.

Notes:

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

2. If you install more than one bootable hard disk drive in the server, you must use the LSI Configuration Utility program to select the hard disk drive to boot from. For information on LSI Configuration Utility program, see the documentation that comes with your ServeRAID controller.

Installing a simple-swap hard disk drive

The following notes describe the types of simple-swap hard disk drives that the server supports and other information that you must consider when you install a simple-swap hard disk drive:

v To confirm that the server supports the hard disk drive that you are installing, see

http://www.ibm.com/systems/info/x86servers/serverproven/compat/us/.

v The server supports up to six 3.5-inch simple-swap hard disk drives if you install

an optional tape drive.

v Start installing the hard disk drives from bay 0.

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v If the server will be configured for RAID operation, see the documentation that

comes with the controller for instructions for installing a hard disk drive.

v All simple-swap drives in the server should have the same throughput speed

rating; using drives with different speed ratings might cause all drives to operate at the lowest throughput speed.

v To minimize the possibility of damage to the hard disk drives when you install the

server in a rack configuration, install the server in the rack before you install the hard disk drives.

To install a simple-swap hard disk drive, complete the following steps:

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

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

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

3.5 inch simple-swap hard disk drive

Filler panel

4. Touch the static-protective package that contains the hard disk drive to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server; then, remove the hard disk drive from the package.

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

6. (IBM Business Partners only) Restart the server. Confirm that it starts correctly and recognizes the newly installed devices, and make sure that no error LEDs are lit.

7. (IBM Business Partners only) Complete the additional steps in “Instructions for IBM Business Partners” on page 19.

Notes:

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

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Installing an optional DVD drive

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

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

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

3. Remove the DVD drive filler panel if it is installed. Press the release latch on the front of the server and pull out the release latch to remove the DVD drive filler slightly out of the server; then, remove the DVD drive filler completely out of the drive bay.

Release latch

4. Slide the DVD drive into the server until it clicks into place.

5. Press in the release latch to secure the DVD drive in place.

If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 68.

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Installing an optional tape drive enablement kit and tape drive

The IBM System x37550 M3 tape drive enablement kit is used to install an optional tape drive in simple-swap models of the server. See http://www.ibm.com/servers/ eserver/serverproven/compat/us/ for a list of supported optional devices. To order a tape drive enablement kit, contact your IBM marketing representative or authorized reseller. The IBM System x3755 M3 tape drive enablement kit is compatible only with the following tape drive:

v IBM DDS Generation 5 (DDS5) SATA tape drive

The IBM System x3755 M3 tape drive enablement kit contains the following components:

v One tape drive tray (with attached cable) v Bezel(s)

Note: The optional tape drive is supported only on simple-swap models of the server.

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

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

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

3. If the tape drive comes with a metal spacer attached, remove the spacer before you install the tape drive on the tray.

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

5. Install the drive tray on the new tape drive as shown and tighten the four screws to secure the tape drive to the bottom tray.

6. Align the tabs on the tape drive bezel with the holes on the tape drive and insert the tabs until they snap into place.

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Tape drive

7. Connect the tape drive cable to the tape drive and rotate the top of the bezel toward the tape drive until the retention clips on the side of the bezel securely engages the tape drive

Tray cover

Tape drive cable

Tape drive

8. Remove the drive filler panel from drive bays 6 and 7.

9. Slide the tape-drive assembly into the server.

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10. Push the tray handle to the closed (locked) position.

If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 68.

Installing an internal flash memory

Attention: Before you install an internal flash memory for VMware, make sure

you install at least two DIMMs for each microprocessor in the server.

The server supports one internal flash memory (or hypervisor key) that is installed in the USB connector on the drive cage.

To install the internal flash memory, complete the following steps:

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

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

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

4. Locate the USB connector on the drive cage and insert the internal flash memory into the connector.

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USB embedded hypervisor flash device

If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 68.

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Memory modules (DIMMs)

The server supports up to 32 DIMMs. DIMMs in connectors 1 to 8 support microprocessor 1, DIMMs in connectors 9 to 16 support microprocessor 2, DIMMs in connectors 17 and 24 support microprocessor 3, and DIMMs in connectors 25 to 32 support microprocessor 4. The following illustration shows the DIMM connectors on the system board.

DIMM 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 3 DIMM 4 DIMM 5 DIMM 6 DIMM 7 DIMM 8

DIMM 16 DIMM 15 DIMM 14 DIMM 13 DIMM 12 DIMM 11 DIMM 10 DIMM 9

DIMM 17 DIMM 18 DIMM 19 DIMM 20 DIMM 21 DIMM 22 DIMM 23 DIMM 24

DIMM 32 DIMM 31 DIMM 30 DIMM 29 DIMM 28 DIMM 27 DIMM 26 DIMM 25

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

v To confirm that the server supports the DIMM that you are installing, see

http://www.ibm.com/systems/info/x86servers/serverproven/compat/us/.

v The server supports 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, and 16 GB double data-rate (DDR) III,

registered or unbuffered synchronous dynamic random-access memory (SDRAM) with error correcting code (ECC) DIMMs. These DIMMs must be compatible with the latest PC3-10600 or PC3-8500 SDRAM Registered DIMM specifications.

Note: The amount of usable memory is reduced depending on the system configuration. A certain amount of memory must be reserved for system resources. To view the total amount of installed memory and the amount of configured memory, run the Setup utility. For additional information, see Chapter 3, “Configuring the server,” on page 75.

v At least one pair of DIMMs must be installed for the server to operate. v The following rules apply to ranked DDR3 DIMM speed as it relates to the

number of DIMMs in a channel:

Table 3. DIMM speed

DIMMs in each channel DIMM type

1 Single-rank, dual-rank 1333 1333

DIMM speed

1.5 V 1.35 V

Quad-rank 1333 1066

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Table 3. DIMM speed (continued)

DIMMs in each channel DIMM type

2 Single-rank, dual-rank 1333 1333

Quad-rank, single-rank/dual-rank 1066 800 Quad-rank 1066 800

DIMM speed

1.5 V 1.35 V

v Do not install registered and unbuffered DIMMs in the same server. v When you install additional DIMMs on the server, be sure to install them in pairs.

The DIMMs in each pair must match each other.

v You do not have to save new configuration information to the iBMC when you

install or remove DIMMs. The only exception is if you replace a DIMM that was designated as disabled in the Setup utility Memory Settings menu. In this case, you must re-enable the row in the Setup utility or reload the default memory settings.

v When you restart the server after you add or remove a DIMM, the server

displays a message that the memory configuration has changed.

v Non-sparing (normal) mode: When you use the non-sparing mode, install

DIMMs as indicated in the following tables. The following table lists the DIMM installation sequence (per pair) for non-sparing

mode when two or four microprocessors are installed in the server.

Table 4. Non-sparing mode memory installation sequence (in pairs)

Number of microprocessors DIMM connectors

2 1, 9, 5, 13, 3, 7, 11, 15, 2, 6, 10, 14, 4, 8,

12, 16

4 1, 9, 17, 25, 5, 13, 21, 29, 3, 7, 11, 15, 19,

23, 27, 31, 2, 6, 10, 14, 18, 22, 26, 30, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32

v Online-spare mode: The memory online-spare feature disables the failed DIMM

from the system configuration and activates an online-spare DIMM to replace the failed active DIMM. You can enable online-spare memory in the Setup utility (see “Setup utility menu choices” on page 76). When you use the memory online-spare feature, consider the following information:

– The memory online-spare feature does not support quad-rank DIMMs. – When you enable the memory online-spare feature, you must install a pair of

DIMMs per microprocessor at a time. The DIMMs must be identical in rank and speed.

– The maximum available memory is reduced to one-half of the installed

memory when two single-rank DIMMs are used. The maximum available memory is reduced to one-third of the installed memory when one single-rank DIMM and one dual-rank DIMM are used.

– You must install at least two DIMMs for each microprocessor in the server

before you use the internal flash memory for VMware.

– The following table lists the DIMM installation sequence for online-spare mode

when two or four microprocessors are installed in the server.

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Table 5. Online-spare mode memory installation sequence (in pairs)

Number of microprocessors DIMM connectors

2 1, 2, 9, 10, 3, 4, 11, 12, 5, 6, 13, 14, 7, 8,

4 1, 2, 9, 10, 17, 18, 25, 26, 3, 4, 11, 12, 19,

Installing a memory module

To install a DIMM, complete the following steps:

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

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

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

4. Remove the air baffle (see “Removing the air baffle” on page 39).

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

15, 16

20, 27, 28, 5, 6, 13, 14, 21, 22, 29, 30, 7, 8, 15, 16, 23, 24, 31, 32

DIMM

Retaining clip

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

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

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

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

If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 68.

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Installing a microprocessor

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

v Microprocessors are to be installed only by trained service technicians. v Always use the microprocessor installation tool to install a microprocessor. Failing

to use the microprocessor installation tool may damage the microprocessor sockets on the system board. Any damage to the microprocessor sockets may require replacing the system board.

v To confirm that the server supports the microprocessor that you are installing,

see http://www.ibm.com/systems/info/x86servers/serverproven/compat/us/.

v The server supports up to two or up to four multi-core AMD Opteron

microprocessors. If you are installing two or more microprocessors, they must be the same cache size and type, and the same clock speed.

v The server can operate as a symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) server. With SMP,

certain operating systems and application programs can distribute the processing load among the microprocessors. This enhances performance for database and point-of-sale applications, integrated manufacturing solutions, and other applications.

v Read the documentation that comes with the microprocessor to determine

whether you have to update the IBM System x Server Firmware (server firmware). To download the most current level of server firmware, go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/.

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

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

v As of the 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 You can use the Setup utility to determine the specific type of microprocessor in

the server.

v Each microprocessor socket must always contain either a socket dust cover or a

microprocessor and heat sink.

v The pins on the sockets are fragile. Any damage to the pins might require

replacing the system board.

v Populate the microprocessor sockets in the following order: 1, 2, 3, 4. The

following illustration shows the locations of the microprocessor sockets on the system board.

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To install a microprocessor, complete the following steps:

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

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

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

4. Remove the PCI riser-card assembly (see “Removing the PCI riser-card assembly” on page 38).

5. Remove the air baffle (see “Removing the air baffle” on page 39). Attention: When you handle static-sensitive devices, take precautions to

avoid damage from static electricity. For details about handling these devices, see “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 30.

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

locked position until it stops in the fully open position.

Microprocessor retainer

Microprocessor release lever

b. Rotate the hinged microprocessor bracket frame into the open position. c. Remove the microprocessor socket dust cover from the surface of the

microprocessor socket, if one is present. Store the dust cover in a safe place.

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d. Touch the static-protective package that contains the microprocessor to any

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

Attention:

v Handle the microprocessor carefully. Dropping the microprocessor during

installation or removal can damage the contacts.

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

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

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

socket.

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

in the socket before you try to close the lever.

Alignment marks

Microprocessor

Microprocessor retainer

Microprocessor socket

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

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

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

f. Carefully close the microprocessor release lever to secure the

microprocessor in the socket.

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

set down the heat sink after you remove the plastic cover. Touching the thermal grease will contaminate it.

a. Remove the screws (if installed) from the heat sink screw holes on the

system board. b. Remove the plastic protective cover from the bottom of the heat sink. c. If the new heat sink did not come with thermal grease, apply thermal grease

on the microprocessor before you install the heat sink (see “Thermal grease”

on page 67). d. Orient the heat sink so that the side with the number 1 on the label faces

the front of the server. e. Align the screws on the heat sink with the screw holes on the system board;

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

down.

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Thermal grease

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

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

If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 68.

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

When you are installing the heat sink on the same microprocessor that is was removed from, make sure that the following requirements are met:

v The thermal grease on the heat sink and microprocessor is not contaminated. v Additional thermal grease is not added to the existing thermal grease on the heat

sink and microprocessor.

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

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

2. Remove the alcohol wipe from its package and unfold it completely.

3. Use the alcohol wipe to clean the thermal grease from the bottom of the heat sink.

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

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

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0.02 mL of thermal grease

Microprocessor

5. Use the thermal-grease syringe to place 9 uniformly spaced dots of 0.02 mL each on the top of the microprocessor. The outermost dots must be within 5 mm of the edge.

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

6. Install the heat sink onto the microprocessor as described in “Installing a microprocessor” on page 64.

Completing the installation

To complete the installation, complete the following steps:

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

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

69).

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

71).

4. If you removed the top-cover fan door, replace it (see “Installing the top-cover fan door” on page 71).

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

6. Connect the cables and power cords to the rear of the server. For more information, see “Connecting the cables” on page 72.

7. (IBM Business Partners only) Complete the additional steps in “Instructions for IBM Business Partners” on page 19.

Installing the PCI riser-card assembly

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

1. Make sure that all internal cables are correctly routed and that no cables are pinched.

2. Align the PCI riser-card assembly with the PCI connectors on the system board and align the nailheads with the slots on the chassis; then, lower the PCI riser-card assembly into the server.

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3. Press the handle down to securely latch the PCI riser-card assembly into place.

Installing the air baffle

To install the air baffle, complete the following steps:

1. Make sure that all internal cables are correctly routed and that no cables are pinched.

2. Align the air baffle with the slots on the chassis; then, insert the tabs into the slots and lower the air baffle into the server.

3. Press the release latch on the handle to disengage the handle from the chassis; then, carefully rotate the power-supply cage toward the rear of the server and lower the power-supply cage into place.

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Note: The power-supply cage might be heavy, depending on the number of power supplies that are installed. Support the power-supply cage with both hands while you rotate it into position.

4. While you hold the handle, pull the release pin on the side of the handle and lower the handle into the closed position.

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Installing the top cover

To install the top cover, complete the following steps:

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

2. Set the cover on top of the server so that approximately 13 mm (0.5 inch) extends from the rear.

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

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

Cover

Thumbscrew

4. Slide the top cover forward and into position; then, tighten the thumbscrews to secure the cover to the chassis.

5. If necessary, reconnect the power cords and all external cables, and then turn on the server.

6. Slide the server into the rack.

Installing the top-cover fan door

To install the top-cover fan door, complete the following steps:

1. Align the top-cover fan door so that the metal tabs line up correctly on the top cover, and then rotate it into place.

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2. Press the release latches on the top-cover fan door to lock it in place.

3. If necessary, reconnect the power cords and all external cables, and then turn on the server.

4. Slide the server into the rack.

Connecting the cables

Notes:

1. Be sure to turn off the server before you connect any cables to or disconnect any cables from the server.

2. For additional cabling instructions, see the documentation that comes with the optional devices. It might be easier for you to route any cables before you install certain optional devices.

Latch

The following illustration shows the locations of the input and output connectors on the rear of the server.

Power connector

Gigabit Ethernet 1 4 connectors

USB 3 connector

Updating the server configuration

When you start the server for the first time after you add or remove a device, you might receive a message that the configuration has changed. The Setup utility starts automatically so that you can save the new configuration settings. For more information, see Chapter 3, “Configuring the server,” on page 75.

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System serial

USB 4 connector

Video

System management Ethernet

Some optional devices have device drivers that you must install. For information about installing device drivers, see the documentation that comes with each device.

The server comes with at least two microprocessors and can operate as a symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) server. You might have to upgrade the operating system to support SMP. For more information, see “Typical operating-system installation” on page 82 and the operating-system documentation.

If the server has an optional RAID adapter and you have installed or removed a hard disk drive, see the documentation that comes with the RAID adapter for information about reconfiguring the disk arrays.

For information about configuring the integrated Gigabit Ethernet controller, see “Configuring the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet controller” on page 85.

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Chapter 3. Configuring the server

The following configuration programs come with the server:

v Setup utility

The Setup utility (formerly called the Configuration/Setup Utility program) is part of the IBM System x Server Firmware (server firmware). Use it to perform configuration tasks such as changing the startup-device sequence, setting the date and time, and setting passwords. For information about using this program, see “Using the Setup utility” on page 76.

v Boot Selection Menu program

The Boot Selection Menu program is part of the server firmware. Use it to override the startup sequence that is set in the Setup utility and temporarily assign a device to be first in the startup sequence. For more information about using this program, see “Using the Boot Selection Menu program” on page 80.

v IBM ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD

The ServerGuide program provides software-setup tools and installation tools that are designed for the server. Use this CD during the installation of the server to configure basic hardware features, such as an integrated SAS controller with RAID capabilities, and to simplify the installation of your operating system. For information about obtaining and using this CD, see “Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD” on page 81.

v Integrated baseboard management controller

Use the integrated baseboard management controller (iBMC) for configuration, to update the firmware and sensor data record/field replaceable unit (SDR/FRU) data, and to remotely manage a network. For information about using the iBMC, see “Using the integrated baseboard management controller” on page 83 or the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM Documentation CD.

v VMware embedded USB hypervisor

The VMware embedded USB hypervisor is available on the server models that come with an installed USB Memory Key for VMware hypervisor. The USB memory key is installed in the USB connector in the server. Hypervisor is virtualization software that enables multiple operating systems to run on a host computer at the same time.

v Remote presence and blue-screen capture features

The remote presence feature provides the following functions: – Remotely viewing video with graphics resolutions up to 1280 x 1024 at 75 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 iBMC memory and mapping it to the server

as a virtual drive

The blue-screen capture feature captures the video display contents before the iBMC restarts the server when the iBMC detects an operating-system hang condition. A system administrator can use the blue-screen capture feature to assist in determining the cause of the hang condition.

For more information, see “Using the remote presence and blue-screen capture features” on page 85.

v Ethernet controller configuration

For information about configuring the Ethernet controller, see “Configuring the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet controller” on page 85.

v IBM Advanced Settings Utility (ASU) program

Use this program as an alternative to the Setup utility for modifying UEFI settings. Use the ASU program inband or out of band to modify UEFI settings from the command line without the need to restart the server to run the Setup utility. For information about using this program, see “Using the IBM Advanced Settings Utility program” on page 86.

Using the Setup utility

Use the Setup utility, to perform the following tasks:

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

Starting the Setup utility

To start the Setup utility, complete the following steps:

1. Turn on the server.

Note: Approximately 1 minute after the server is turned on, the screen displays the boot process status.

2. When the prompt <F1> Setup is displayed, press F1. If you have set an administrator password, you must type the administrator password to access the full Setup utility menu. If you do not type the administrator password, a limited Setup utility menu is available.

3. Select the settings to view or change.

Setup utility menu choices

The following choices are on the Setup utility main menu. Depending on the version of the UEFI firmware, some menu choices might differ slightly from these descriptions.

v System Information

Select this choice to view information about the server. When you make changes through other choices in the Setup utility, some of those changes are reflected in the system information; you cannot change settings directly in the system information. This choice is on the full Setup utility menu only.

– System Summary

Select this choice to view configuration information, including the ID, speed, and cache size of the microprocessors; machine type and model of the server; the serial number; the system UUID; and the amount of installed memory. When you make configuration changes through other choices in the

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Setup utility, the changes are reflected in the system summary; you cannot change settings directly in the system summary.

– Product Data

Select this choice to view the revision level or issue date of the firmware, integrated management module II and diagnostics code, and the version and date.

v System Settings

Select this choice to view or change the server component settings. This choice is on the full Setup utility menu only.

– Processors

Select this choice to view or change the processor settings.

– Memory

Select this choice to view or change the memory settings. To configure memory mirroring, select System Settings → Memory, and then select Memory Mode → Mirroring.

– Devices and I/O Ports

Select this choice to view or change assignments for devices and input/output (I/O) ports. You can configure the serial ports, configure remote console redirection, and enable or disable integrated Ethernet controllers and PCI slots. If you disable a device, it cannot be configured, and the operating system will not be able to detect it (this is equivalent to disconnecting the device).

– Power

Select this choice to view or change power capping to control consumption, processors, and performance states.

– Legacy Support

Select this choice to view or set legacy support.

- Force Legacy Video on Boot Select this choice to force INT video support, if the operating system does

not support UEFI video output standards.

- Rehook INT Select this choice to enable or disable devices from taking control of the

boot process. The default is Disable.

– Integrated Management Module II (IMM2)

Select this choice to view or change the settings for the integrated management module II (IMM2).

- Commands on USB Interface Preference Select this choice to enable or disable the Ethernet over USB interface on

the IMM2.

- Network Configuration Select this choice to view the system management network interface port,

the IMM2 MAC address, the current IMM2 IP address, and the host name; define the static IMM2 IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address; specify whether to use the static IP address or have DHCP assign the IMM2 IP address; and save the network changes.

- Reset IMM to Defaults Select this choice to view or reset the IMM2 to the default settings.

- Reset IMM Select this choice to reset the IMM.

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v Date and Time

Select this choice to set the date and time in the server, in 24-hour format (hour:minute:second).

This choice is on the full Setup utility menu only.

v Start Options

Select this choice to view the startup sequence or boot to devices. The servers starts from the first boot record that it finds.

This choice is on the full Setup utility menu only.

v Boot Manager

Select this choice to view, add, or change the device boot priority, boot from a file, select a one-time boot, or reset the boot order to the default setting.

v System Event Logs

Select this choice to view the system-event log and the POST event log.

Important:: If the system-error LED on the front of the server is lit but there are no other error indications, clear the system-event log. Also, after you complete a repair or correct an error, clear the system-event log to turn off the system-error LED on the front of the server.

– POST Event Viewer

Select this choice to enter the POST event viewer to view the error messages in the POST event log.

– System Event Log

Select this choice to view the error messages in the system-event log.

– Clear System Event Log

Select this choice to clear the system-event log.

v User Security

Select this choice to set, change, or clear passwords. For information about passwords, see “Passwords” on page 79.

This choice is on the full and limited Setup utility menu. – Set Power-on Password

Select this choice to set or change a power-on password. For more information, see “Power-on password” on page 79.

– Clear Power-on Password

Select this choice to clear a power-on password.

– Set Admin Password

Select this choice to set or change an administrator password. An administrator password is intended to be used by a system administrator; it limits access to the full Setup utility menu. If an administrator password is set, the full Setup utility menu is available only if you type the administrator password at the password prompt. For more information, see “Administrator password” on page 80.

Attention: If you set an administrator password and then forget it, there is no way to change, override, or remove it. You must replace the system board.

– Clear Admin Password

Select this choice to clear an administrator password. For more information, see “Administrator password” on page 80.

v Save Settings

Select this choice to save the changes that you have made in the settings.

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v Restore Settings

Select this choice to cancel the changes that you have made in the settings and restore the previous settings.

v Load Default Settings

Select this choice to cancel the changes that you have made in the settings and restore the factory settings.

v Exit Setup

Select this choice to exit from the Setup utility. If you have not saved the changes that you have made in the settings, you are asked whether you want to save the changes or exit without saving them.

From the User Security menu choice, you can set, change, and delete a power-on password and an administrator password. The User Security choice is on the full Setup utility menu only.

If you set only a power-on password, you must type the power-on password to complete the system startup and to have access to the Setup utility menu.

An administrator password is intended to be used by a system administrator; it limits access to the full Setup utility menu. If you set only an administrator password, you do not have to type a password to complete the system startup, but you must type the administrator password to access the Setup utility menu.

If you set a power-on password for a user and an administrator password for a system administrator, you can type either password to complete the system startup. A system administrator who types the administrator password has access to the full Setup utility menu; the system administrator can give the user authority to set, change, and delete the power-on password. A user who types the power-on password has access to only the limited Setup utility menu; the user can set, change, and delete the power-on password, if the system administrator has given the user that authority.

Power-on password

If a power-on password is set, when you turn on the server, the system startup will not be completed until you type the power-on password. You can use any combination of6-20printable ASCII characters for the password.

When a power-on password is set, you can enable the Unattended Start mode, in which the keyboard and mouse remain locked but the operating system can start. You can unlock the keyboard and mouse by typing the power-on password.

If you forget the power-on password, you can regain access to the server in any of the following ways:

v If an administrator password is set, type the administrator password at the

password prompt. Start the Setup utility and reset the power-on password.

v Clear the password by clearing CMOS memory (see “System-board jumpers” on

page 25).

v Remove the battery from the server and then reinstall it. For instructions for

removing the battery, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM Documentation CD.

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Attention: Before you change any switch settings or move any jumpers, turn off the server; then, disconnect all power cords and external cables. See the safety information that begins on page v. Do not change settings or move jumpers on any system-board switch or jumper blocks that are not shown in this document.

Administrator password

An administrator password is intended to be used by a system administrator; it limits access to the full Setup utility menu.

If an administrator password is set, you must type the administrator password for access to the full Setup utility menu. You can use any combination of6-20 printable ASCII characters for the password.

If you forget the administrator password, you can clear the password by clearing CMOS memory (see “System-board jumpers” on page 25).

Using the Boot Selection Menu program

The Boot Selection Menu is used to temporarily redefine the first startup device without changing boot options or settings in the Setup utility.

To use the Boot Selection Menu program, complete the following steps:

1. Turn off the server.

2. Restart the server.

3. When the prompt <F12> Select Boot Device is displayed, press F12. If a bootable USB mass storage device is installed, a submenu item (USB Key/Disk) is displayed.

4. Use the Up Arrow and Down Arrow keys to select an item from the menu and press Enter.

The next time the server starts, it returns to the startup sequence that is set in the Setup utility.

Attention: If you install more than one bootable hard disk drive in the server, you must use the LSI Configuration Utility program to select the hard disk drive to boot from. For information on LSI Configuration Utility program, see the documentation that comes with your ServeRAID controller.

Starting the backup server firmware

The system board contains a backup copy area for the IBM System x Server Firmware (server firmware). This is a secondary copy of the server firmware that you update only during the process of updating the server firmware. If the primary copy of the server firmware becomes damaged, use this backup copy.

To force the server to start from the backup copy of the server firmware, turn off the server; then, move the UEFI boot recovery J117 jumper to the backup position (pins 2 and 3). See “System-board jumpers” on page 25 for more information.

Use the backup copy of the server firmware until the primary copy is restored. After the primary copy is restored, turn off the server; then, move the UEFI boot recovery J117 jumper back to the primary position (pins 1 and 2).

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Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD

The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD provides software setup tools and installation tools that are designed for your server. The ServerGuide program detects the server model and optional hardware devices that are installed and uses that information during setup to configure the hardware. The ServerGuide program simplifies operating-system installations by providing updated device drivers and, in some cases, installing them automatically.

You can download a free image of the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD or purchase the CD from the ServerGuide fulfillment website at http://www.ibm.com/ systems/management/serverguide/sub.html. To download the free image, click IBM

Service and Support Site.

Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM website. The actual procedure

might vary slightly from what is described in this document.

The ServerGuide program requires a supported IBM server with an enabled startable (bootable) CD drive. In addition to the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, you must have your operating-system CD to install the operating system.

To start the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, complete the following steps:

1. Insert the CD, and restart the server. If the CD does not start, see "ServerGuide problems" in the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM Documentation CD.

2. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the following tasks: a. Select your language. b. Select your keyboard layout and country. c. View the overview to learn about ServerGuide features. d. View the readme file to review installation tips for your operating system and

adapter.

e. Start the operating-system installation. you will need your operating-system

CD.

ServerGuide features

Features and functions can vary slightly with different versions of the ServerGuide program. To learn more about the version that you have, start the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD and view the online overview. Not all features are supported on all server models.

The ServerGuide program has the following features:

v An easy-to-use interface v Diskette-free setup, and configuration programs that are based on detected

hardware

v Device drivers that are provided for the server model and detected hardware v Operating-system partition size and file-system type that are selectable during

setup

The ServerGuide program performs the following tasks:

v Sets system date and time v Detects the RAID adapter or controller and runs the SAS RAID configuration

program (with LSI chip sets for ServeRAID adapters only)

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v Checks the microcode (firmware) levels of a ServeRAID adapter and determines

whether a later level is available from the CD

v Detects installed optional hardware devices and provides updated device drivers

for most adapters and devices

v Provides diskette-free installation for supported Windows operating systems v Includes an online readme file with links to tips for hardware and

operating-system installation

Setup and configuration overview

When you use the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, you do not need setup diskettes. You can use the CD to configure any supported IBM server model. The setup program provides a list of tasks that are required to set up your server model. On a server with a ServeRAID adapter or integrated SCSI controller with RAID capabilities, you can run the SCSI RAID configuration program to create logical drives.

Note: Features and functions can vary slightly with different versions of the ServerGuide program.

Typical operating-system installation

The ServerGuide program can reduce the time it takes to install an operating system. It provides the device drivers that are required for your hardware and for the operating system that you are installing. This section describes a typical ServerGuide operating-system installation.

Note: Features and functions can vary slightly with different versions of the ServerGuide program.

1. After you have completed the setup process, the operating-system installation program starts. (You will need your operating-system CD to complete the installation.)

2. The ServerGuide program stores information about the server model, service processor, hard disk drive controllers, and network adapters. Then, the program checks the CD for newer device drivers. This information is stored and then passed to the operating-system installation program.

3. The ServerGuide program presents operating-system partition options that are based on your operating-system selection and the installed hard disk drives.

4. The ServerGuide program prompts you to insert your operating-system CD and restart the server. At this point, the installation program for the operating system takes control to complete the installation.

Important: Before you install a UEFI operating system on a server with a ServeRAID controller, you must first complete the following steps:

1. Update the device driver for the SAS controller to the latest level.

2. In the Setup utility, select System Settings &rarrow; Device and I/O ports.

3. Select Launch storage OpROM; then, select UEFI driver.

4. Save the settings and exit from the Setup utility.

Important: To enable the server to boot from a legacy operating-system CD, complete the following steps:

1. In the Setup utility, select Boot Manager.

2. Select CD/DVD Drive BBS Priorities; then, select the optical device name without the "UEFI" prefix.

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