IBM 7328C1U, 7328E3U, 7328C2U, 7328E1U, 7327E1U Installation And User Manual
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System x3200 M3 Types 7327 and 7328
Installation and User’s Guide
System x3200 M3 Types 7327 and 7328
Installation and User’s Guide
Note:
Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in Appendix B, “Notices,” on page 87 and the
IBM Safety Information, and IBM Environmental Notices and User's Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD, and the
Warranty Information document that comes with the server.
Fourth Edition (October 2010)
© Copyright IBM Corporation 2010.
US Government Users Restricted Rights – Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract
with IBM Corp.
Contents
Safety ............................vii
Chapter 1. The System x3200 M3 server ...............1
The IBM System x Documentation CD.................5
Hardware and software requirements ................5
Using the Documentation Browser .................5
Related documentation ......................6
Notices and statements in this document................7
Features and specifications.....................7
What your server offers......................10
Reliability, availability, and serviceability ................13
IBM Systems Director ......................14
The UpdateXpress System Packs ..................15
Server controls, LEDs, and power ..................15
Front view .........................15
Rear view ..........................20
Server power features .....................21
Chapter 2. Installing optional devices................23
Server components .......................23
System-board internal connectors .................24
System-board optional-device connectors ..............25
System-board switches and jumpers ................26
System-board external connectors.................28
System-board LEDs ......................29
Installation guidelines ......................29
System reliability guidelines ...................30
Working inside the server with the power on .............31
Handling static-sensitive devices .................31
Removing the side cover .....................32
Removing the two-piece bezel ...................32
Installing a memory module ....................35
Unbuffered DIMMs (UDIMMs) ..................36
Registered DIMMs (RDIMMs) ..................37
Installing drives .........................40
Installing a DVD drive .....................41
Installing an optional tape drive ..................43
Installing a hot-swap SAS or hot-swap SATA hard disk drive .......44
IDs for hot-swap hard disk drives .................47
Installing a simple-swap SATA hard disk drive ............47
Power and signal cables for internal drives .............49
Installing an adapter .......................50
Installing the ServeRAID-BR10il v2 SAS/SATA controller .........52
Installing the IBM ServeRAID-MR10i SAS/SATA controller .........53
Installing the IBM ServeRaid-MR-10is VAULT SAS/SATA controller ......56
Installing the virtual media key ...................58
Installing a hot-swap power supply .................58
Installing a security rope clip ....................61
Completing the installation.....................62
Reinstalling the two-piece bezel..................62
Reinstalling the side cover....................64
Connecting the cables .....................65
Updating the server configuration .................65
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Connecting external devices ....................66
Installing the server in a rack....................66
Chapter 3. Configuring the server .................67
Using the Setup utility ......................68
Starting the Setup utility ....................68
Setup utility menu choices....................68
Passwords .........................72
Using the Boot Manager program ..................73
Starting the backup server firmware .................74
Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD ............74
ServerGuide features .....................75
Setup and configuration overview .................75
Typical operating-system installation ................75
Installing your operating system without using ServerGuide .......76
Using the integrated management module ...............76
Using the embedded hypervisor ..................77
Using the remote presence capability and blue-screen capture .......78
Enabling the remote presence feature ...............79
Obtaining the IP address for the IMM................79
Logging on to the Web interface .................79
Enabling the Intel Gigabit Ethernet Utility program ............80
Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller ...............80
Enabling and configuring Serial over LAN (SOL) ............80
UEFI update and configuration ..................80
Using LSI Configuration Utility program ................81
Starting the LSI Configuration Utility program.............82
Formatting a hard disk drive ...................83
Creating a RAID array of hard disk drives ..............83
IBM Advanced Settings Utility program ................83
Updating IBM Systems Director ...................84
Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance ..........85
Before you call .........................85
Using the documentation .....................85
Getting help and information from the World Wide Web ..........85
Software service and support ...................86
Hardware service and support ...................86
IBM Taiwan product service ....................86
Appendix B. Notices ......................87
Trademarks ..........................87
Important notes.........................88
Particulate contamination .....................89
Documentation format ......................89
Electronic emission notices ....................90
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement .........90
Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement ........90
Avis de conformité à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada ........90
Australia and New Zealand Class A statement ............90
United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirement.........90
European Union EMC Directive conformance statement.........91
Taiwanese Class A warning statement ...............91
Germany Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive ...........91
People's Republic of China Class A warning statement .........92
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement . . . 92
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Korean Class A warning statement ................92
Index ............................93
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Safety
Before installing this product, read the Safety Information.
Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações de Segurança.
Pred instalací tohoto produktu si prectete prírucku bezpecnostních instrukcí.
Læs sikkerhedsforskrifterne, før du installerer dette produkt.
Lees voordat u dit product installeert eerst de veiligheidsvoorschriften.
Ennen kuin asennat tämän tuotteen, lue turvaohjeet kohdasta Safety Information.
Avant d'installer ce produit, lisez les consignes de sécurité.
Vor der Installation dieses Produkts die Sicherheitshinweise lesen.
Prima di installare questo prodotto, leggere le Informazioni sulla Sicurezza.
Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen (Safety Information) før du installerer dette produktet.
Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança.
Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad.
Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten.
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Important:
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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Statement 26:
CAUTION:
Do not place any object on top of rack-mounted devices.
This server is suitable for use on an IT power-distribution system whose maximum
phase-to-phase voltage is 240 V under any distribution fault condition.
Statement 27:
CAUTION:
Hazardous moving parts are nearby.
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Chapter 1. The System x3200 M3 server
This Installation and User's Guide contains information and instructions for setting
up your IBM System x3200 M3 Types 7327 or 7328 server, instructions for installing
optional devices, and instructions for cabling, and configuring the server. For
removing and installing optional devices, diagnostics and troubleshooting
information, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System
x Documentation CD, which comes with the server.
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high-performance, self-contained server. It is 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 Information
document that comes with the server.
The server contains IBM Enterprise X-Architecture
increase performance, reliability, and availability. For more information, see “What
your server offers” on page 10 and “Reliability, availability, and serviceability” on
page 13.
System x3200 M3 Types 7327 or 7328 server is a 5u-high-high,
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technologies, which help
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
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to weekly e-mail notifications about new technical documents, search for information
and downloads, and access various administrative services.
If you participate in the IBM client reference program, you can share information
about your use of technology, best practices, and innovative solutions; build a
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about the IBM client reference program, see http://www.ibm.com/ibm/
clientreference/.
Some server models support four 3.5-inch simple-swap SATA hard disk drives or
four 3.5-inch hot-swap SAS or SATA hard disk drives. The illustrations in this
document might differ slightly from your model.
The following illustration shows the simple-swap server model.
1. Racks are measured in vertical increments of 4.45 cm (1.75 inches) each. Each increment is called a "U." A 1u-high device is 1.75
inches tall.
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The following illustration shows the 3.5-inch hot-swap SAS or SATA server model.
The following illustration shows the 2.5-inch hot-swap SAS or SATA server model.
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Hard disk drive activity LED
Power-control button
Power-on LED
System error LED
DVD-eject
button
DVD drive
activity LED
(green)
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
USB 2
USB 1
Hard disk
drive activity
LED (green)
Hard disk
drive status
LED (amber)
If firmware and documentation updates are available, you can download them from
the IBM Web site. The server might have features that are not described in the
documentation that comes with the server, and the documentation might be updated
occasionally to include information about those features, or technical updates might
be available to provide additional information that is not included in the server
documentation. To check for updates, complete the following steps.
Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. Procedures for locating
firmware and documentation might vary slightly from what is described in this
document.
1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/.
2. Under Product support, click System x.
3. Under Popular links, click Software and device drivers for firmware updates,
or click Publications lookup for documentation updates.
Record information about the server in the following table.
Product name IBM System x3200 M3 server
Machine type 7327 or 7328
Model number _____________________________________________
Serial number _____________________________________________
The model number and serial number are on the lower-right side of the bezel, as
shown in the following illustration.
Chapter 1. The System x3200 M3 server 3
Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.
Model number
and serial number
You can download an IBM ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD to help you
configure the hardware, install device drivers, and install the operating system.
For a list of supported optional devices for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/
servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/.
Important: The server keys cannot be duplicated by a locksmith. If you lose them,
order replacement keys from the key manufacturer. The key serial number and the
telephone number of the manufacturer are on a tag that is attached to the keys.
The server keys are in a plastic bag and attached to the front of the server chassis
behind the lower-bezel door. To access the keys, remove the lower-bezel. The
following illustration shows the location on the server where you can find the keys:
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Keys
If you plan to install the server in a rack, you must purchase a Tower-to-Rack Kit.
For a list of supported optional devices for the server, see http://www-03.ibm.com/
servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/.
The IBM System x Documentation CD
The IBM System x Documentation CD contains documentation for the server in
Portable Document Format (PDF) and includes the IBM Documentation Browser to
help you find information quickly.
Hardware and software requirements
The IBM System x Documentation CD requires the following minimum hardware
and software:
v Microsoft Windows XP, Windows 2000, or Red Hat Linux
v 100 MHz microprocessor
v 32 MB of RAM
v Adobe Acrobat Reader 3.0 (or later) or xpdf, which comes with Linux operating
systems
Using the Documentation Browser
Use the Documentation Browser to browse the contents of the CD, read brief
descriptions of the documents, and view documents, using Adobe Acrobat Reader
or xpdf. The Documentation Browser automatically detects the regional settings in
use in your server and displays the documents in the language for that region (if
available). If a document is not available in the language for that region, the
English-language version is displayed.
Use one of the following procedures to start the Documentation Browser:
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v If Autostart is enabled, insert the CD into the CD or DVD drive. The
Documentation Browser starts automatically.
v If Autostart is disabled or is not enabled for all users, use one of the following
procedures:
– If you are using a Windows operating system, insert the CD into the CD or
DVD drive and click Start -> Run.IntheOpen field, type
e:\win32.bat
where e is the drive letter of the CD or DVD drive, and click OK.
– If you are using Red Hat Linux, insert the CD into the CD or DVD drive; then,
run the following command from the /mnt/cdrom directory:
sh runlinux.sh
Select the server from the Product menu. The Available Topics list displays all the
documents for the 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 is displayed 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 and cabling the server, how to install supported optional
devices, and how to configure the server. The following documentation also comes
with the server:
v Warranty Information
This printed document contains information about the terms of the warranty.
v Environmental Notices and User Guide
This document is in PDF format on the IBM System x Documentation CD. It
contains translated environmental notices.
v Safety Information
This document is in PDF on the IBM System x 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 Problem Determination and Service Guide
This document is in PDF on the IBM System x Documentation CD. It contains
information to help you solve problems yourself, and it contains information for
service technicians.
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Depending on the server model, additional documentation might be included on the
IBM System x Documentation CD.
™
The xSeries and BladeCenter
contains information about tools for updating, managing, and deploying firmware,
device drivers, and operating systems. The System x and xSeries Tools Center is at
http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/toolsctr/v1r0/index.jsp.
The server might have features that are not described in the documentation that
you received with the server. The documentation might be updated occasionally to
include information about those features, or technical updates might be available to
provide additional information that is not included in the server documentation.
These updates are available from the IBM Web site. To check for updated
documentation and technical updates, complete the following steps.
Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. The actual procedure
might vary slightly from what is described in this document.
1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/.
2. Under Product support, click System x.
3. Under Popular links, click Publications lookup.
4. From the Product family menu, select System x3200 M3 and click Continue.
Tools Center is an online information center that
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 System x 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 for
Machine Type 7327 or 7328. Depending on the server model, some features might
not be available, or some specifications might not apply. See the PDSG on the
System x Documentation CD for additional information about the server.
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Table 1. Features and specifications
Microprocessor:
v Supports one Intel quad-core (Xeon
3400 series) or dual-core (Celeron
G1101, Pentium G6950, or Core i3
series) processor the IbexPeak 3420
chip set and Multi-chip Package (MCP)
processor architecture
v Designed for LGA 1156 socket
v Scalable up to four cores
v 32 KB instruction cache, 32 KB data
cache, and up to 8 MB L3 cache that is
shared among the cores
v Support for Intel Extended Memory 64
Technology (EM64T)
Note:
v Use the Setup utility to determine the
type and speed of the microprocessors.
v For a list of supported microprocessors,
see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/
serverproven/compat/us/.
Memory:
v Minimum: 1 GB
v Maximum: 32 GB
– 16 GB using unbuffered DIMMs
(UDIMMs)
– 32 GB using registered DIMMs
(RDIMMs)
v Types: PC3-8500 or PC3-10600
(single-rank or dual-rank), ECC
unbuffered or registered
double-data-rate 3 (DDR3) 1066 or
1333 MHz registered or unbuffered
SDRAM DIMM
v Connectors: six dual inline memory
module (DIMM) connectors, two-way
interleaved
v Supports:
– 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB unbuffered
DIMMs
– 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB, and 8 GB
registered DIMMs
Integrated functions:
v Integrated management module (IMM),
which provides service processor
control and monitoring functions, video
controller, and (when the optional virtual
media key is installed) remote
keyboard, video, mouse, and remote
hard disk drive capabilities
v Intel 82574L Gb Ethernet controller
v Integrated Trusted Platform Module
(TPM) support
v Integrated SATA controller (simple-swap
and hot-swap models)
v Seven Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0
ports (two front and four rear of the
chassis), one internal for the optional
USB Hypervisor key.
v One serial port
v Two Ethernet ports
v One system-management RJ-45 on the
rear to connect to a systems
management network. This system
management connector is shared to the
IMM functions. This connector is active
with or without the optional IBM Virtual
Media Key installed.
v Six SATA II ports (four through the
iPASS connector for simple-swap drives
and two for the optical DVD and tape
drives)
RAID controllers:
v A ServeRAID-BR10il v2 SAS/SATA
adapter that provides RAID levels 0, 1,
and 1E (comes standard on some
hot-swap SAS and hot-swap SATA
models).
v An optional ServeRAID-MR10i
SAS/SATA adapter that provides RAID
levels 0, 1, 5, 6, and 10 can also be
ordered.
v An optional ServeRAID-MR10is
SAS/SATA adapter that provides RAID
levels 0, 1, 5, 6, and 10 can also be
ordered.
Environment:
v Air temperature:
– Server on: 10°C to 35°C (50°F to
95°F)
Altitude: 0 to 914.4 m (3000 ft)
– Server on: 10°C to 32°C (50°F to
89.6°F)
Altitude: 914.4 m (3000 ft) to 2133.6
m (7000 ft)
– Server off: 10°C to 43°C (50°F to
109.4°F)
Maximum altitude: 2133.6 m (7000.0
ft)
– Shipping: -40°C to 60°C (-40°F to
140°F)
v Humidity (operating and storage): 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 89.
Drives (depending on the model):
v Diskette (optional): External or internal
USB FDD drive and memory key
v Hard disk drives: Hot-swap SAS,
hot-swap SATA, or simple-swap SATA
(support AHCI mode)
v One of the following SATA attached
optical drives:
– DVD-ROM
– Multiburner (optional)
Drive bays (depending on the model):
v Two 5.25 inch half-high bays (one
optical drive installed).
v One 3.5 inch slim-high
removable-media drive bay (optional
diskette drive)
v Four 3.5 inch slim-high hard disk drive
bays (some models)
v Eight 2.5 inch slim-high hard disk drive
bays (some models)
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Fans:
Three speed-controlled fixed fans
Power supply:
One of the following power supplies:
v One or two redundant 430-watt (90-240
V ac) with Active Energy Manager
v One non-redundant 401-watt (90-240 V
ac) without Active Energy Manager
Size:
v Height: 438 mm (17.25 in.)
v Depth: 540 mm (21.25 in.)
v Width: 216 mm (8.5 in.)
v Weight: 19.6 kg (43 lb) to 21.4 kg (47
lb) depending upon configuration
Heat output:
Approximate heat output:
v Minimum configuration: 188 Btu per
hour (55 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
v 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
Table 1. Features and specifications (continued)
Up to six expansion slots (depending
on the model):
v Six expansion slots on the system
board
– Two PCI Express Gen2 x8 slots (x8
links)
– One PCI Express Gen2 x4 slot (x4
link)
– Two PCI 32-bit/33 MHz slots
– One PCI Express Gen2 x4 slot (x4
electrical and mechanical) for the
ServeRAID-BR10il v2 SAS/SATA
adapter
Video controller (integrated into IMM):
v Matrox G200 video integrated on the
system board
– Compatible with SVGA and VGA
Note: The maximum video resolution is
1280 x 1024 at 85 MHz
Acoustical noise emissions:
v Sound power, idling: 5.0 bel
v Sound power, operating: 5.3 bel
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 Integrated management module
The Integrated management module (IMM) combines service processor
functions, video controller, and (when an optional virtual media key is installed)
remote presence function in a single chip. The IMM provides advanced
service-processor control, monitoring, and alerting function. If an environmental
condition exceeds a threshold or if a system component fails, the IMM lights
LEDs to help you diagnose the problem, records the error in the event log, and
alerts you to the problem. Optionally, the IMM also provides a virtual presence
capability for remote server management capabilities. The IMM provides remote
server management through the following industry-standard interfaces:
– Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) version 2.0
– Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) version 3
– Common Information Model (CIM)
– Web browser
For additional information, see “Using the integrated management module” on
page 76.
v UEFI-compliant server firmware
The IBM System x Server Firmware offers several features, including Unified
Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) version 2.1 compliance, Active Energy
Management (AEM) technology, enhanced reliability, availability, and
serviceability (RAS) capabilities, and basic input/output system (BIOS)
compatibility support. UEFI replaces the legacy BIOS. UEFI defines a standard
interface between the operating system, platform firmware and external devices,
and offers capabilities that far exceeds that of the legacy BIOS.
The server design combines the UEFI capabilities and features with legacy BIOS
compatibility. The server is 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 (Disk Operating System).
v IBM Dynamic System Analysis (DSA) Preboot Diagnostics CD
The IBM Dynamic System Analysis (DSA) Preboot Diagnostics CD contains the
diagnostic program for testing the major components of the server. It collects and
analyzes system information to aid in diagnosing server problems. The diagnostic
programs collect the following information about the server:
– System configuration
– Network interfaces and settings
– Installed hardware
– Service processor status and configuration
– Vital product data, firmware, and UEFI configuration
– Hard disk drive health
– RAID controller configuration
– Event logs for ServeRAID controllers and service processors
The diagnostic programs create a merged log that includes events from all
collected logs. The information is collected into a file that you can send to IBM
service and support. Additionally, you can view the information locally through a
generated text report file. You can also copy the log to a removable media and
view the log from a Web browser.
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For additional information about DSA Preboot diagnostics, see the Problem
Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD
v Remote presence capability and blue-screen capture
The remote presence and blue-screen capture feature are integrated into the
integrated management module (IMM). The virtual media key is required to
enable the remote presence functions. When the optional virtual media key is
installed in the server, it activates the remote presence functions. Without the
virtual media key, you will not be able to access the network remotely to mount
or unmount drives or images on the client system. However, you will still be able
to access the Web interface without the virtual media key. You can order the
optional IBM Virtual Media Key, if one did not come with your server. For more
information about how to enable the remote presence function, see “Enabling the
remote presence feature” on page 79.
v High-performance graphics controller
The server comes with an onboard high-performance graphics controller that
supports high resolutions and includes many performance-enhancing features for
the operating-system environment.
v IBM Systems Director CD
IBM Systems Director is a workgroup-hardware-management tool that you can
use to centrally manage System x and xSeries servers. For more information,
see the IBM Systems Director documentation on the IBM Systems Director CD
and “IBM Systems Director” on page 14.
v IBM Enterprise X-Architecture technology
IBM X-Architecture technology combines proven, innovative IBM designs to make
your Intel-processor-based server powerful, scalable, and reliable. For more
information, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/xarchitecture/
enterprise/index.html.
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 74.
v Active Energy Manager (AEM)
The IBM Active Energy Manager solution is an IBM Systems Director plug-in that
measures and reports server power consumption as it occurs. This enables you
to monitor power consumption in correlation to specific software application
programs and hardware configurations. You can obtain the measurement values
through the systems-management interface and view them, using IBM Systems
Director. For more information, including the required levels of IBM Systems
Director and Active Energy Manager, see the IBM Systems Director
documentation on the IBM Systems Director CD, or see http://www.ibm.com/
servers/systems/management/director/resources/.
v Integrated network support
The server comes with an integrated dual-port Intel 82574L Gigabit Ethernet
controller, which supports connection to a 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1000 Mbps
network. For more information, see “Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller”
on page 80.
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
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Computing Group (TCG) specification. You can download the software to support
the TCG specification, when the software is available. See http://www.ibm.com/
servers/eserver/xseries/scalable_family.html for details about the TPM
implementation. You can enable TPM support through the Setup utility under the
System Security menu choice.
v Large data-storage capacity and hot-swap capabilities
Some hot-swap models support four 3.5-inch hot-swap SAS hard disk drives.
Some models support eight slim-high 2.5-inch hot-swap SAS hard disk drives.
With the hot-swap feature, you can add, remove, or replace hard disk drives
without turning off the server.
v PCI adapter capabilities
The server has two PCI interface slots on the riser card (one supports low-profile
cards, and one supports full-height, three-quarter length cards). Both slots can
support PCI Express or PCI-X adapters. See “Installing an adapter” on page 50
for detailed information.
v Large system-memory capacity
The server supports up to 32 GB of system memory when registered DIMMs are
installed. The server supports up to 16 GB of memory when unbuffered DIMMs
are installed. The memory controller supports error correcting code (ECC) and
non-error correcting code for up to 6 industry-standard PC3-8500, or
PC3-10600R-999 (single-rank or dual-rank), 1066 and 1333 MHz, DDR3
(third-generation double-data-rate), registered, and 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 support
The ServeRAID adapter provides hardware redundant array of independent disks
(RAID) support to create configurations. The standard RAID adapter provides
RAID levels 0, 1, and 1E. The optional RAID adapters are available for purchase
and provides RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, and 10. See “Installing an adapter” on page
50 and “Using LSI Configuration Utility program” on page 81 for more information
about the adapters that are supported and creating RAID arrays.
v Dual-core or quad-core processing
The server supports one Intel Xeon dual-core or quad-core microprocessor.
v Systems-management capabilities
The server comes with an integrated management module (IMM). When the IMM
is used with the systems-management software that comes with the server, you
can manage the functions of the server locally and remotely. The IMM also
provides system monitoring, event recording, and network alert capability. The
system-management connector on the rear of the server is dedicated to the IMM.
The dedicated system-management connector provides additional security by
physically separating the management network traffic from the production
network. You can use the Setup utility to configure the server to use a dedicated
systems-management network or a shared network.
v TCP/IP offload engine (TOE) support
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