IBM 783722U, x3400 M2 7836, x3400 M2 7837 Installation And User Manual
System x3400 M2 Types 7836 and 7837
Installation and User’s Guide
System x3400 M2 Types 7836 and 7837
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 123 and
the IBM Safety Information, IBM Environmental Notices and User's Guide, and the Warranty and Support Information document on
the IBM System x Documentation CD.
Fourth Edition (April 2011)
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Contents
Safety ............................vii
Chapter 1. The System x3400 M2 server ...............1
The IBM System x Documentation CD.................4
Hardware and software requirements ................4
Using the Documentation Browser .................5
Related documentation ......................5
Notices and statements in this document ................6
Features and specifications .....................7
What your server offers ......................9
Reliability, availability, and serviceability ................12
IBM Systems Director ......................13
The UpdateXpress System Packs ..................14
Server controls, LEDs, and power ..................14
Front view .........................14
Rear view ..........................19
Server power features .....................21
Chapter 2. Installing optional devices................23
Server components .......................23
System-board internal connectors .................24
System-board switches and jumpers ................25
System-board external connectors .................29
System-board option connectors .................30
System-board LEDs ......................31
Optional one-slot PCI extender card ................31
Optional two-slot PCI extender card ................32
Installation guidelines ......................32
System reliability guidelines ...................33
Working inside the server with the power on .............34
Handling static-sensitive devices .................34
Removing the left-side cover ....................36
Removing the bezel .......................36
Opening and closing the bezel media door...............38
Opening the power-supply cage ..................40
Closing the power-supply cage ...................41
Removing the air baffle ......................42
Removing the fan cage assembly ..................43
Installing a memory module ....................46
Installing drives .........................52
Installing a DVD drive .....................55
Installing an optional tape drive ..................59
Installing a hot-swap hard disk drive ................63
IDs for hot-swap hard disk drives .................66
Installing a simple-swap SATA hard disk drive ............66
Power and signal cables for internal drives .............69
Installing an adapter .......................70
Installing a second microprocessor .................73
Removing a power supply .....................78
Installing a power supply .....................81
Installing a redundant power supply .................82
Removing a hot-swap fan
Installing a hot-swap fan .....................84
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Internal cable routing and connectors ................85
Installing the virtual media key ...................96
Completing the installation.....................97
Replacing the bezel ......................97
Replace the air baffle .....................98
Installing the fan cage assembly .................99
Replacing the left-side cover ..................101
Connecting the cables .....................102
Updating the server configuration.................102
Connecting external devices ...................103
Chapter 3. Configuring the server.................105
Using the Setup utility ......................106
Starting the Setup utility ....................106
Setup utility menu choices ...................106
Passwords .........................110
Using the Boot Manager program..................111
Starting the backup server firmware .................111
Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD ............111
ServerGuide features .....................112
Setup and configuration overview.................112
Typical operating-system installation................112
Installing your operating system without using ServerGuide .......113
Using the integrated management module ..............113
Using the remote presence capability and blue-screen capture .......115
Enabling the remote presence feature ...............115
Obtaining the IP address for the IMM ...............115
Logging on to the Web interface .................116
Enabling the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility program .........116
Configuring the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet controller ..........117
Using LSI Configuration Utility program ...............117
Starting the LSI Configuration Utility program ............118
Formatting a hard disk drive ..................118
Creating a RAID array of hard disk drives .............119
IBM Advanced Settings Utility program ................119
Updating IBM Systems Director ..................119
The UpdateXpress System Pack Installer...............120
Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance ..........121
Before you call ........................121
Using the documentation .....................121
Getting help and information from the World Wide Web .........121
Software service and support ...................122
Hardware service and support ...................122
IBM Taiwan product service ....................122
Appendix B. Notices ......................123
Trademarks..........................123
Important notes ........................124
Electronic emission notices ....................125
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement ........125
Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement ........125
Avis de conformité à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada
Australia and New Zealand Class A statement ............125
United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirement ........125
European Union EMC Directive conformance statement ........126
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.......125
Taiwanese Class A warning statement ...............126
Germany Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive ...........126
People's Republic of China Class A warning statement .........127
Taiwan Class A compliance statement ...............127
Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA)
statement ........................128
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement 128
Korean Class A warning statement ................128
Index ............................129
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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.
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Chapter 1. The System x3400 M2 server
This Installation and User's Guide contains information and instructions for setting
up your IBM System x3400 M2 Types 7836 and 7837 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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The IBM
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server is ideally suited for networking environments that require superior
microprocessor performance, input/output (I/O) flexibility, and manageability.
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 on the IBM System x Documentation CD.
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 9 and “Reliability, availability, and serviceability” on page
12.
System x3400 M2 Types 7836 and 7837 is a 5-U-high, high-performance
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technologies. This high-performance
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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, sixteen or eight 2.5-inch
hot-swap SAS or SATA hard disk drives. The illustrations in this document might
differ slightly from your model.
The following is an illustration of the simple-swap server model.
1. Racks are measured in vertical increments of 1.75 inches each. Each increment is called a "U." A 1-U-high device is 1.75 inches
tall.
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The following is an illustration of the 3.5-inch hot-swap SAS or SATA server model.
The following is an illustration of the 2.5-inch hot-swap SAS or SATA server model.
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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 x3400 M2 server
Machine type 7836 or 7837
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 x3400 M2 server 3
Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.
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.
If you plan to install the server in a rack, you must purchase a Tower-to-Rack
conversion kit.
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
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Using the Documentation Browser
Use the Documentation Browser to browse the contents of the CD, read brief
descriptions of the documents, and view documents, using Adobe Acrobat Reader
or xpdf. The Documentation Browser automatically detects the regional settings in
use in your server and displays the documents in the language for that region (if
available). If a document is not available in the language for that region, the
English-language version is displayed.
Use one of the following procedures to start the Documentation Browser:
v If Autostart is enabled, insert the CD into the CD or DVD drive. The
Documentation Browser starts automatically.
v If Autostart is disabled or is not enabled for all users, use one of the following
procedures:
– If you are using a Windows operating system, insert the CD into the CD or
DVD drive and click Start -> Run.IntheOpen field, type
e:\win32.bat
where e is the drive letter of the CD or DVD drive, and click OK.
– If you are using Red Hat Linux, insert the CD into the CD or DVD drive; then,
run the following command from the /mnt/cdrom directory:
sh runlinux.sh
Select 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 and Support Information
This document is in PDF on the IBM System x Documentation CD. It contains
information about the terms of the warranty and getting service and assistance.
v Environmental Notices and User Guide
This document is in PDF format on the IBM System x Documentation CD. It
contains translated environmental notices.
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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.
Depending on the server model, additional documentation might be included on the
IBM System x Documentation CD.
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The xSeries and System x
Tools Center is an online information center that
contains information about tools for updating, managing, and deploying firmware,
device drivers, and operating systems. The System x and 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 x3400 M2 and click Continue.
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.
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Features and specifications
The following information is a summary of the features and specifications for
Machine Types 7836 and 7837. Depending on the server model, some features
might not be available, or some specifications might not apply.
Table 1. Features and specifications
Microprocessor:
v Supports up to two Intel Pentium
dual-core or quad-core microprocessors
(one installed) with integrated memory
controller and QuickPath Interconnect
(QPI) architecture. The second
microprocessor comes with a pluggable
VRM
v Designed for LGA 1366 socket
v Scalable up to four cores
v 32 KB instruction cache, 32 KB data
cache, and 8 MB 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: 1GB
v Maximum: 96 GB (48 GB in mirrored
mode)
– 24 GB using unbuffered DIMMs
(UDIMMs)
– 96 GB using registered DIMMs
(RDIMMs)
v Types: PC3-10600R-900 (single-rank or
dual-rank, 800, 1066, and 1333 MHz,
ECC, DDR3 registered SDRAM DIMMs
only
v RDIMMssizes:1GB,2GB,4GBand
8 GB single-rank, dual-rank or quad
rank
v UDIMMs sizes: 1 GB and 2 GB
single-rank or dual-rank
Fans:
Three speed-controlled hot-swap fans
Power supply:
One 670 watt (100 - 240 V ac)
Two 920-watt
Size:
v Height: 440 mm (17.3 in.)
v Depth: 767 mm (30.2 in.)
v Width: 218 mm (8.6 in.)
v Weight:20kg(42lb)to34kg(75lb)
depending upon configuration
RAID controllers:
v A ServeRAID-BR10i 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, 10, 50, and 60 can
also be ordered.
v An optional ServeRAID-MR10is
SAS/SATA adapter that provides RAID
levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60 can
also be ordered.
Drives (depending on the model):
v Optical drives: SATA
v Hard disk drives: SAS and SATA
Drive bays (depending on the model):
v Three 5.25-in. bays (one half-high
DVD-ROM drive installed). Optionally you
can install one full-high or two half-high
internal tape drives in bays 2 and 3.
v One of the following:
– Four 3.5-inch simple-swap SATA
drives
– Four 3.5-inch hot-swap SAS or SATA
drives
– Sixteen or eight 2.5-inch hot-swap
SAS or SATA drives
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 Broadcom BCM5709 Gb Ethernet
controller with TCP/IP Offload Engine
(TOE) and Wake on LAN support
v Onboard SATA controller (simple-swap
models)
v Seven Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0
ports (two front and four rear of the
chassis), and one for the internal USB
tape drive.
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 dedicated to
the IMM functions. This connector is
active with or without the optional IBM
Virtual Media Key installed.
v One serial port
Six SATA ports (four through the iPASS
v
connector for simple-swap drives and two
for the optical drives)
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Table 1. Features and specifications (continued)
Acoustical noise emissions:
v Sound power, idling: 5.5 bel
v Sound power, operating: 6.0 bel
Environment:
v Air temperature:
– Server on: 10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F)
Altitude: 0 to 915 m (3000 ft)
– Server on: 10° to 32°C (50° to 90°F)
Altitude: 0 to 915 m (3000 ft) to 2134
m (7000 ft)
– Server on: 10° to 28°C (50° to 83°F)
Altitude: 2134 m (7000 ft) to 3050 m
(10000 ft)
– Server off: 5° to 45°C (41.0° to
113°F)
– Shipping: -40° to 60°C (-40° to
140°F)
v Humidity (operating and storage):
– Server on: 20% to 80%, Maximum
dew point 21°C, Maximum rate of
change 5°C/hr.
– Server off: 8% to 80%, Maximum
dew point 27°C
Heat output:
Approximate heat output in British thermal
units (Btu) per hour:
v Minimum configuration: 693 Btu per
hour (203 watts)
v Maximum configuration: 2788 Btu per
hour (817 watts)
Up to eight expansion slots
(depending on the model):
v Six expansion slots on the system
board
– Four PCI Express Gen2 x8 slots
(two x8 links and two x4 link)
– One PCI Express Gen2 x16 slot
(x8 link)
– One PCI 32-bit/33 MHz slot
v One PCI Express Gen1 x8 (x4) slot on
the one-slot extender card
v Two PCI-X 32-bit/64-bit 133/100/66/
MHz slots on the two-slot extender
card
Video controller:
v Matrox G200eV video on system
board
v Compatible with SVGA and VGA
Diagnostic LEDs:
v Fan
v Microprocessor
v Memory
v Power supply
v Voltage regulator module (VRM)
v PCI
v Battery
v IMM heartbeat
v Enclosure manager heartbeat
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: 0.21 kVA (all models)
– Maximum: 0.82 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 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 113.
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 Preboot diagnostics programs
The Dynamic System Analysis (DSA) Preboot diagnostics programs are stored
on the integrated USB memory. It collects and analyzes system information to aid
in diagnosing server problems. The diagnostic programs collect the following
information about the server:
– System configuration
– Network interfaces and settings
– Installed hardware
– Light path diagnostics status
– Service processor status and configuration
– Vital product data, firmware, and UEFI (formerly BIOS) configuration
– Hard disk drive health
– RAID controller configuration
– Event logs for ServeRAID controllers and service processors
The DSA program creates a chronologically ordered merge of the system-event
log (as the IPMI event log), the IMM event log (as the ASM event log), and the
operating system logs. The information is collected into a file that you can send
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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.
For additional information about DSA Preboot diagnostics, see the Problem
Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD
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 13.
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 111.
v Active Energy Manager
The IBM Active Energy Manager solution is an IBM Systems Director plug-in that
measures and reports server power consumption as it occurs. This enables you
to monitor power consumption in correlation to specific software application
programs and hardware configurations. You can obtain the measurement values
through the systems-management interface and view them, using IBM Systems
Director. For more information, including the required levels of IBM Systems
Director and Active Energy Manager, see the IBM Systems Director
documentation on the IBM Systems Director CD, or see http://www.ibm.com/
servers/systems/management/director/resources/.
v Integrated network support
The server comes with an integrated dual-port Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet
controller, which supports connection to a 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1000 Mbps
network. For more information, see “Configuring the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet
controller” on page 117.
v Integrated Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
This integrated security chip performs cryptographic functions and stores private
and public secure keys. It provides the hardware support for the Trusted
Computing Group (TCG) specification. You can download the software to support
the TCG specification, when the software is available. See http://www.ibm.com/
servers/eserver/xseries/scalable_family.html for details about the TPM
implementation. You can enable TPM support through the Setup utility under the
System Security menu option.
v Large data-storage capacity and hot-swap capabilities
Some hot-swap server models support eight or sixteen (depending on your
model) slim-high, 2.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drives or four 3.5-inch hot-swap
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hard disk drives (depending on the model). 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 96 GB (reduced to 48 GB in mirroring mode) of
system memory. The memory controller supports error correcting code (ECC) for
up to 12 industry-standard PC3-10600R-999 (single-rank or dual-rank), 800,
1067, and 1333 MHz, DDR3 (third-generation double-data-rate), registered,
synchronous dynamic random access memory (SDRAM) dual inline memory
modules (DIMMs).
v Memory mirroring
Some models support memory mirroring. Memory mirroring replicates and stores
data on two pairs of DIMMs within two channels (channel 0 and 1)
simultaneously. If a failure occurs, the memory controller switches from the
primary pair of memory DIMMs to the backup pair of DIMMs. To support memory
mirroring, you must install a pair of DIMMs at a time. One DIMM must be in
channel 0, and the mirroring DIMM must be in the same slot in channel 1. For
more information, see memory mirroring on page 47.
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 provide RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60. See “Installing an adapter” on
page 70 and “Using LSI Configuration Utility program” on page 117 for more
information about the adapters that are supported and creating RAID arrays.
v Symmetric multiprocessing (SMP)
The server supports up to two Intel Xeon microprocessors. Each microprocessor
provides symmetric multiprocessing capability. When you install the second
microprocessor, this will enhance the performance of the server.
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
systems-management connector on the rear of the server is dedicated to the
IMM. The dedicated systems-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
The Ethernet controller in the server supports TOE, which is a technology that
offloads the TCP/IP flow from the microprocessor and I/O subsystem to increase
the speed of the TCP/IP flow. When an operating system that supports TOE is
running on the server and TOE is enabled, the server supports TOE operation.
See the operating-system documentation for information about enabling TOE.
The Windows operating system requires that the Windows Scalable Network
Pack (SNP) be installed for TOE support.
Note: As of the date of this document, the Linux operating system does not
support TOE.
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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 repair problems.
The server might have the following RAS features (the features vary depending on
your model):
v 1-year parts and 1-year labor limited warranty for machine type 7836 and 3-year
parts and 3-year labor limited warranty for machine type 7837.
v Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)
v Advanced Desktop Management Interface (DMI) features
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 UEFI 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 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 3 (DDR3) synchronous dynamic
random-access memory (SDRAM) with serial presence detect (SPD)
v Error logging of POST failures
v Hot-swap Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) and hot-swap Serial ATA (SATA) hard disk
drives
v Integrated Ethernet controller
v Key-lock support for physical security
v Memory change messages posted to the error log
v Integrated management module (IMM)
v Power management
v Power-on self-test (POST)
v Read-only memory (ROM) checksums
v ROM-based diagnostic programs
v Simple-swap Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) hard disk drives
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
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