IBM x3200 4362, x3200 4363 User Manual

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System x3200 Types 4362 and 4363

User’s Guide

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System x3200 Types 4362 and 4363

User’s Guide

Note:

Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in “Notices,” on page 57, and the Warranty and Support Information document on the IBM System x Documentation CD.

First Edition (October 2006)

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Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v

Chapter 1. The System x3200 server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Related documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Notices and statements in this document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Features and specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

What your server offers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Reliability, availability, and serviceability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

IBM Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Update Xpress program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Server controls, LEDs, and power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Server power features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Chapter 2. Installing optional devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Server components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

System-board internal connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

System-board switches and jumpers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

System-board external connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

System-board connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

System-board LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Installation guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

System reliability guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Working inside the server with the power on . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Handling static-sensitive devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Removing the side cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Removing the two-piece bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Installing a memory module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Installing a drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Installing a CD or DVD drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Installing a tape drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Installing a hot-swap SAS or hot-swap SATA hard disk drive . . . . . . .31

IDs for hot-swap hard disk drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Installing a simple-swap SATA hard disk drive . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Power and signal cables for internal drives . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Installing an adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Installing a hot-swap power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Installing a security rope clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Completing the installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Reinstalling the two-piece bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Reinstalling the side cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Connecting the cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Updating the server configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Connecting external devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Installing the server in a rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Chapter 3. Configuring the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Configuration/Setup Utility menu choices . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Using passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD . . . . . . . . . . . .51

ServerGuide features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Setup and configuration overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Typical operating system installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Installing your operating system without using ServerGuide . . . . . . .53

Using the Boot Menu program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Enabling the Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Boot Agent . . . . . . .53

Configuring the Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet controller . . . . . .54

LSI Configuration Utility program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Starting the LSI Configuration Utility program . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Formatting a hard disk drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Creating a RAID array of hard disk drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Appendix. Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Important notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Product recycling and disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Battery return program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Electronic emission notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement . . . . . . . . .61

Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement . . . . . . . .61

Australia and New Zealand Class A statement . . . . . . . . . . . .61

United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirement . . . . . . . . .61

European Union EMC Directive conformance statement . . . . . . . . .61

Taiwanese Class A warning statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Chinese Class A warning statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement . . .62

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

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Safety

Before installing this product, read the Safety Information.

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

Pred instalací tohoto produktu si prectete prírucku bezpecnostních instrukcí.

Læs sikkerhedsforskrifterne, før du installerer dette produkt.

Lees voordat u dit product installeert eerst de veiligheidsvoorschriften.

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

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

Vor der Installation dieses Produkts die Sicherheitshinweise lesen.

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

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

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

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

Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten.

Important:

All caution and danger statements in this documentation begin with a number. This number is used to cross reference an English caution or danger statement with translated versions of the caution or danger statement in the IBM Safety Information book.

For example, if a caution statement begins with a number 1, translations for that caution statement appear in the IBM Safety Information book under statement 1.

Be sure to read all caution and danger statements in this documentation before performing the instructions. Read any additional safety information that comes with the blade 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.

1. Turn everything OFF.

2. First, remove power cords from outlet.

3. Remove signal cables from connectors.

4. Remove all cables from devices.

5. Turn device ON.

Safety vii

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

laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser

Some diode. Note the following.

Laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view directly with optical instruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam.

Class 1 Laser Product Laser Klasse 1 Laser Klass 1 Luokan 1 Laserlaite Appareil A Laser de Classe 1

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Statement 4:

≥ 18 kg (39.7 lb) ≥ 32 kg (70.5 lb) ≥ 55 kg (121.2 lb)

CAUTION: Use safe practices when lifting.

Statement 5:

CAUTION: The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source.

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Statement 8:

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

Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present inside any component that has this label attached. There are no serviceable parts inside these components. If you suspect a problem with one of these parts, contact a service technician.

Statement 12:

CAUTION: The following label indicates a hot surface nearby.

Statement 13:

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.

Safety xi

Statement 15:

CAUTION: Make sure that the rack is secured properly to avoid tipping when the server unit is extended.

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Chapter 1. The System x3200 server

The IBM high-performance servers. They are ideally suited for networking environments that require superior microprocessor performance, improved systems management, and flexible memory and data management.

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 and Support

Information document.

You can obtain up-to-date information about the server and other IBM server products at http://www.ibm.com/systems/x/.

Notices and statements in this document

The caution and danger statements that appear in this document are also in the multilingual Safety Information document, which is on the IBM System x

Documentation CD. Each statement is numbered for reference to the corresponding

statement 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 could 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 hazardous

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

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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.

Table 1. Features and specifications

Microprocessor:

v One Intel

Xeon

™

3000 sequence, or

Pentium D Processor

v 2 MB or 4 MB Level-2 cache v 800 or 1066 MHz front-side bus

(FSB)

Memory:

v Minimum: 512 MB v Maximum: 8 GB v Types: PC2-5300 double-data-rate 2

(DDR2)

v Connectors: four dual inline memory

module (DIMM) connectors, two-way interleaved

(depending on the model):

Drives

v Diskette (optional internal or external

USB): 1.44 MB

v Hard disk drive: SAS or SATA v One of the following optical IDE

drives: – CD-ROM – DVD-ROM (optional) – DVD-ROM/CD-RW (optional) – Multiburner (optional)

bays (depending on the

Drive model):

v Two 5.25 in. bays (one optical drive

installed)

v One 3.5 in. removable-media drive

bay

v Four 3.5 in. or 2.5 in. hard disk drive

bays

expansion slots (depending on

PCI the model):

v One PCI Express x8 slot

v One PCI Express x1 slot

v Three PCI 32-bit/33 MHz slots

Fans:

Three speed-controlled fans.

Power supply:

One of the following:

v Two redundant 430 watt (90-240 V ac)

v One nonredundant 400 watt (90-240 V

ac)

Size:

v Height: 438 mm (17.25 in.) v Depth: 540 mm (21.25 in.) v Width: 216 mm (8.5 in.) v Weight: 16.3 kg (36 lb) to 25.2 kg (56

lb) depending upon configuration

Integrated

v Mini baseboard management controller

(mini-BMC)

v Broadcom BCM5721 10/100/1000

Ethernet controller on the system board with RJ-45 Ethernet port

v Two serial ports v One parallel port v Four-port Serial ATA controller v One internal SAS port (mini-PCI slot) v Six Universal Serial Bus (USB) v2.0

ports (two on front and four on rear)

v Keyboard port v Mouse port v ATA-100 single-channel IDE controller

(bus mastering)

v ATI ES1000 video controller

– Compatible with SVGA and VGA – 16 MB SDRAM video memory

Diagnostic

v Fans v Memory v Power supply

Acoustical

v Sound power, idling: 5.0 bel v Sound power, operating: 5.3 bel

functions:

LEDs:

noise emissions:

Environment:

v Air temperature:

– Server on: 10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F)

Altitude: 0 to 914 m (2998.0 ft)

– Server off: -40° to 60°C (-40° to 140°F)

Altitude: 0 to 2133 m (7000.0 ft)

Humidity (operating and storage): 8% to

80%

output:

Heat

Approximate heat output in British thermal units (Btu) per hour:

v Minimum configuration: 630 Btu per hour

(185 watts)

v Maximum configuration: 1784 Btu per hour

(523 watts)

Electrical

input:

v Sine-wave input (50 or 60 Hz) required v Input voltage and frequency ranges

automatically selected

v Input voltage low range:

– Minimum: 100 V ac – Maximum: 127 V ac

Input voltage high range:

– Minimum: 200 V ac – Maximum: 240 V ac

v Input kilovolt-amperes (kVA) approximately:

– Minimum: 0.20 kVA (all models) – Maximum: 0.55 kVA

Notes:

1. Power consumption and heat output vary depending on the number and type of optional features installed and the power-management optional features in use.

2. These levels were measured in controlled acoustical environments according to the procedures specified by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) S12.10 and ISO 7779 and are reported in accordance with ISO 9296. Actual sound-pressure levels in a given location might exceed the average values stated because of room reflections and other nearby noise sources. The declared sound-power levels indicate an upper limit, below which a large number of computers will operate.

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What your server offers

The server uses the following features and technologies:

v Mini baseboard management controller (mini-BMC)

The mini-BMC provides basic service-processor environmental monitoring functions. If an environmental condition exceeds a threshold or if a system component fails, the mini-BMC lights LEDs to help you diagnose the problem.

v High-performance graphics controller

The server comes with an integrated graphics controller. This high-performance controller supports high resolutions and includes many performance-enhancing features for the operating-system environment.

v IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD

The server comes with an IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD, which you can use to diagnose problems.

v IBM Director

IBM Director is a workgroup-hardware-management tool that you can use to centrally manage System x IBM Director documentation on the IBM Director CD.

v IBM ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD

The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD that comes with the server provides programs to help you set up the server and install a Windows The ServerGuide 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 51.

v Integrated network support

The server comes with an integrated Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet controller, which supports connection to a 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1000 Mbps network. For more information, see “Configuring the Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet controller” on page 54.

v Large data-storage capacity and hot-swap capabilities

Some server models support up to four 25.4 mm (1 inch) slim-high, 3.5 inch hot-swap hard disk drives in the hot-swap bays. With the hot-swap feature, you can add, remove, or replace hard disk drives without turning off the server.

v Large system-memory capacity

The server supports up to 8 GB of system memory. The memory controller supports error correcting code (ECC) for up to four industry-standard, 1.8 V, 184-pin, double-data-rate 2 (DDR2), PC2-5300 unbuffered, synchronous dynamic random-access memory (SDRAM) dual inline memory modules (DIMMs).

v Redundant connection

The addition of an optional network interface card (NIC) provides a failover capability to a redundant Ethernet connection. If a problem occurs with the primary Ethernet connection, all Ethernet traffic that is associated with the primary connection is automatically switched to the redundant NIC. If the applicable device drivers are installed, this switching occurs without data loss and without user intervention.

v ServeRAID

The server supports ServeRAID adapters to create redundant array of independent disks (RAID) configurations. The server also has integrated RAID level-0 and level-1 support in selected models.

™

support

and xSeries servers. For more information, see the

™

program detects installed optional hardware devices and

operating system.

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v Systems-management capabilities

The server supports an optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine, which provides service-processor functions in addition to those that the mini-BMC provides. When this adapter is used with the systems-management software that comes with the server, you can manage the functions of the server locally and remotely. The Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine also provides system monitoring, event recording, and dial-out alert capability.

See the documentation that comes with your systems-management software for more information. To order an optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine, contact your IBM marketing representative or authorized reseller.

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 repair problems.

The server has the following RAS features:

v 1-year parts, 1-year labor limited warranty (Machine Type 4362) and 3-year parts,

3-year labor limited warranty (Machine Type 4363)

v Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)

v Advanced Desktop Management Interface (DMI) features

v Automatic BIOS recovery to a backup image

v Automatic error retry or recovery

v Automatic memory downsizing on error detection

v Automatic restart on nonmaskable interrupt (NMI)

v Automatic Server Restart (ASR) logic supporting a system restart when the

operating system becomes unresponsive

v Automatic server restart after a power failure, based on the BIOS setting

v Availability of microcode level

v Boot-block recovery

v Built in, menu-driven setup, system configuration, and redundant array of

independent disks (RAID) configuration

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

v CD-based diagnostic programs

v Cooling fans with speed-sensing capability

v Customer support center that is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

v Diagnostic support of ServeRAID adapters

v Error codes and messages

v Error correcting code (ECC) double-data-rate 2 (DDR2) synchronous dynamic

random-access memory (SDRAM) with serial presence detect (SPD)

v Error logging of POST failures

v Hot-swap Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) hard disk drives (some models)

v Hot-swap Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) hard disk drives (some

models)

v Integrated Ethernet controller

2. Service availability will vary by country. Response time varies; may exclude holidays.

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v Support for the optional IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine

v Key-lock support for physical security

v Memory change messages posted to the error log

v Mini-baseboard management controller (mini-BMC) (service processor)

v Power management

v Power-on self-test (POST)

v Read-only memory (ROM) checksums

v Redundant Ethernet capabilities (requires an optional Ethernet adapter) with

failover support

v Simple-swap Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) hard disk drives

(some models)

v Standby voltage for system-management features and monitoring

v System auto-configuring from the configuration menu

v System-error LED on the front bezel and diagnostic LEDs on the system board

v Upgradeable mini-BMC firmware

v Upgradeable microcode for POST, basic input/output system (BIOS) code, and

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

v Vital product data (VPD); includes serial-number information and replacement

part numbers, stored in nonvolatile memory, for easier remote maintenance

v Wake on LAN

capability

IBM Director

With IBM Director, a network administrator can perform the following tasks:

v View the hardware configuration of remote systems, in detail

v Monitor the usage and performance of critical components, such as

microprocessors, disks, and memory

v Centrally manage individual or large groups of IBM and non-IBM

Intel-processor-based servers, desktop computers, workstations, and mobile computers on a variety of platforms

Director provides a comprehensive entry-level workgroup hardware manager. It

IBM includes the following key features:

v Advanced self-management capabilities for maximum system availability.

v Multiple Windows Server 2003 operating-system platform support, including

Microsoft

Windows 2000 Server, Windows XP Professional, AIX, i5/os, Red Hat Linux®, SUSE , VMware, and Novell NetWare. For a complete list of operating systems that support IBM Director, see the IBM Director Compatibility Document. This document is in Portable Document Format (PDF) at http://www.ibm.com/pc/ support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-61788.

It is updated every 6 to 8

weeks.

v Support for IBM and non-IBM servers, desktop computers, workstations, and

notebook computers.

v Support for systems-management industry standards.

v Integration into leading workgroup and enterprise systems-management

environments.

v Ease of use, training, and setup.

Director also provides an extensible platform that supports advanced server

IBM tools that are designed to reduce the total cost of managing and supporting

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networked systems. By deploying IBM Director, you can achieve reductions in ownership costs through the following benefits:

v Reduced downtime

v Increased productivity of IT personnel and users

v Reduced service and support costs

more information about IBM Director, see the documentation on the IBM

For Director CD that comes with the server, the IBM Director Information Center at http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/eserver/v1r2/topic/diricinfo/fgm0_main.htm, and the IBM xSeries Systems Management Web page at http://www.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/xseries/systems_management/, Systems Management and IBM Director.

Update Xpress program

The UpdateXpress program is available for most System x3200 servers and optional devices. It detects supported and installed device drivers and firmware in the server and installs available updates. Yo u can download the UpdateXpress program from the Web at no additional cost, or you can purchase it on a CD. To download the program or purchase the CD, go to http://www.ibm.com/servers/ eserver/xseries/systems_management/ sys_migration/xpress.html. Additional information about UpdateXpress is available from the System x and xSeries Tools Center at http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/toolsctr/v1r0/index.jsp

which presents an overview of IBM

Chapter 1. The System x3200 server 7

Server controls, LEDs, and power

This section describes the controls and light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and how to turn the server on and off.

Front view

The following illustration shows the controls, LEDs, and connectors on the front of the server.

Power-on LED

Power-control button

Hard disk drive activity LED

System-error LED

USB connectors

CD-eject or DVD-eject button

CD or DVD drive activity LED

Power-on LED

When this LED is lit, it indicates that the server is turned on. When this LED is off, it indicates that ac power is not present, or the power supply or the LED itself has failed. The LED will flash if the system is turned off and the power cord is still attached to the server.

Note: If this LED is off, it does not mean that there is no electrical power in

the server. The LED might be burned out. To remove all electrical power from the server, you must disconnect the power cords from the electrical outlets.

Power-control

button

Press this button to turn the server on and off manually.

Hard disk drive activity LED

When this LED is flashing, it indicates that a hard disk drive is in use.

System-error LED

When this amber LED is lit, it indicates that a system error has occurred. An LED on the system board might also be lit to help isolate the error. Detailed troubleshooting information is in the Problem Determination and

Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD.

Optional diskette-eject button Optional diskette drive activity LED

USB connectors

Connect USB devices to these connectors.

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CD-eject or DVD-eject button

Press this button to release a CD from the CD drive or a DVD from the DVD drive.

CD or DVD drive activity LED

When this LED is lit, it indicates that the CD drive or DVD drive is in use.

(Optional) External diskette-eject button

Press this button to release a diskette from the diskette drive.

(Optional) External diskette drive activity LED

When this LED is lit, it indicates that the diskette drive is in use.

Hot-swap hard disk drive activity LED (some models)

On some server models, each hot-swap drive has a hard disk drive activity LED. When this green LED is flashing, it indicates that the associated hard disk drive is in use.

When the drive is removed, this LED also is visible on the hard disk drive backplane, next to the drive connector. The backplane is the printed circuit board behind drive bays 4 through 7.

Hot-swap hard disk drive status LED (some models)

On some server models, each hot-swap hard disk drive has an amber status LED. If this amber status LED for a drive is lit, it indicates that the associated hard disk drive has failed.

If an optional ServeRAID adapter is installed in the server and the LED flashes slowly (one flash per second), the drive is being rebuilt. If the LED flashes rapidly (three flashes per second), the adapter is identifying the drive.

When the drive is removed, this LED also is visible on the hard disk drive backplane, below the hot-swap hard disk drive activity LED.

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Rear view

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

Power cord

Serial 2

Mouse

Keyboard

Serial 1

Parallel

Video

USB (2)

Ethernet

USB (2)

Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine Ethernet

Fixed power supply

Hot-swap power supplies

AC power LED

DC power LED

Power-cord connector

Connect the power cord to this connector.

Serial 2 connector

Connect a 9-pin serial device to this connector.

Mouse connector

Connect a mouse device to this connector.

Keyboard connector

Connect a keyboard to this connector.

Serial 1 connector

Connect a 9-pin serial device to this connector.

Parallel connector

Connect a parallel device to this connector.

Video connector

Connect a monitor to this connector.

USB connectors

Connect USB devices to these connectors.

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Ethernet connector

Use this connector to connect the server to a network.

Ethernet transmit/receive activity LED

This LED is on the Ethernet connector on the rear of the server. When this LED is lit, it indicates that there is activity between the server and the network.

Ethernet link status LED

This LED is on the Ethernet connector on the rear of the server. When this LED is lit, it indicates that there is an active connection on the Ethernet port.

Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine Ethernet connector

Use this connector to connect the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine to a network.

AC power LED

On some server models, each hot-swap power supply has an ac power LED and a dc power LED. During typical operation, both the ac and dc power LEDs are lit.

DC power LED

On some server models, each hot-swap power supply has a dc power LED and an ac power LED. During typical operation, both the ac and dc power LEDs are lit.

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 is shut down; however, the server can respond to remote requests to turn on the server.

Turning on the server

Approximately 20 seconds after the server is connected to ac power, the power-control button becomes active, and 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 If your operating system supports the systems-management software for an

optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine, the systems-management software can turn on the server.

v If your operating system supports the Wake on LAN feature, the Wake on LAN

feature can turn on the server.

v If an optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine is installed in the server, the

server can be turned on from the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine user interface.

When 4 GB or more of memory (physical or logical) is installed, some

Note:

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 optional devices.

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Turning off the server

When you turn off the server and leave it connected to ac power, the server can respond to remote requests to turn on the server. To remove all power from the server, you must disconnect it from the power source.

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

Statement 5:

The server can be turned off in any of the following ways:

v You can turn off the server from the operating system, if your operating system

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

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

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

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

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

v If an optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine is installed in the server, the

server can be turned off from the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine user interface.

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

turn off the server.

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

failure.

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