IBM 7380E1U, x3500 M3 7380 Installation And User Manual

IBM System x3500 M3 Type 7380

Installation and User’s Guide

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IBM System x3500 M3 Type 7380

Installation and User’s Guide

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Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in Appendix B, “Notices,” on page 129,
and the IBM Safety Information, Environmental Notices and User Guide documents on the IBM Documentation CD, and the
Warranty Information document that comes with the server.

Sixth Edition (April 2011)

© Copyright IBM Corporation 2011.

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 x3500 M3 server ...............1

The IBM Documentation CD ....................3

Hardware and software requirements ................3

Using the Documentation Browser .................3

Related documentation ......................4

Notices and statements in this document................5

Features and specifications.....................6

What your server offers ......................8

Reliability, availability, and serviceability ................11

IBM Systems Director ......................12

The UpdateXpress System Pack Installer ...............13

Server controls, LEDs, and power ..................13

Front view .........................13

Light path diagnostics panel ...................16

Rear view ..........................17

Power-supply LEDs ......................18

Server power features .....................19

Chapter 2. Installing optional devices................21

Instructions for IBM Business Partners ................21

Server components .......................22

System-board internal connectors .................23

System-board switches and jumpers ................24

System-board LEDs ......................25

System-board external connectors.................26

SAS backplane connectors ...................27

Operator information panel ...................28

Light path diagnostics panel ...................29

Installation guidelines ......................35

System reliability guidelines ...................36

Working inside the server with the power on .............36

Handling static-sensitive devices .................37

Internal cable routing and connectors ................38

Tape drive cable connection ...................38

DVD drive cable connection ...................41

Operator information panel cable connection .............43

Light path diagnostics LED panel cable connection ..........43

Hard disk drive cable connection .................44

Removing the left-side cover ....................57

Opening the bezel media door ...................58

Removing the air baffle ......................60

Installing the air baffle ......................61

Installing the fan cage assembly ..................62

Opening the power-supply cage ..................64

Closing the power-supply cage ...................65

Installing an adapter .......................67

Installing a DVD drive ......................70

Installing a USB or SATA tape drive .................80

Installing a hot-swap hard disk drive .................84

Installing a memory module ....................86

Independent channel mode ...................89

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Memory-mirroring mode ....................90

Memory sparing .......................93

Installing an optional ServeRAID adapter advanced feature key .......94

Installing a USB embedded hypervisor flash device ...........95

Installing a second microprocessor .................97

Installing a redundant power supply and fans .............102

Completing the installation ....................105

Connecting the cables.....................105

Updating the server configuration.................106

Chapter 3. Configuring the server.................107

Using the Setup utility ......................108

Starting the Setup utility ....................109

Setup utility menu choices ...................109

Passwords .........................114

Using the Boot Selection Menu program ...............116

Starting the backup server firmware .................116

Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD............116

ServerGuide features .....................117

Setup and configuration overview.................117

Typical operating-system installation................118

Installing your operating system without using ServerGuide .......118

Using the integrated management module ..............118

Using the embedded hypervisor ..................120

Using the remote presence capability and blue-screen capture .......120

Obtaining the IP address for the Web interface access.........121

Logging on to the Web interface .................121

Enabling the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility program .........122

Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller ..............122

Using the LSI Configuration Utility program ..............122

Starting the LSI Configuration Utility program ............123

Formatting a hard disk drive ..................124

Creating a RAID array of hard disk drives .............124

IBM Advanced Settings Utility program................124

Updating IBM Systems Director ..................125

Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance ..........127

Before you call ........................127

Using the documentation.....................127

Getting help and information from the World Wide Web .........127

Software service and support ...................128

Hardware service and support ...................128

IBM Taiwan product service....................128

Appendix B. Notices ......................129

Trademarks..........................129

Important notes ........................130

Particulate contamination.....................131

Documentation format ......................131

Electronic emission notices ....................132

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement ........132

Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement ........132

Avis de conformité à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada .......132

Australia and New Zealand Class A statement ............132

European Union EMC Directive conformance statement ........133

Germany Class A statement ..................133

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VCCI Class A statement ....................134

Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA)

statement ........................134

Korean Class A warning statement ................134

Russia Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Class A statement ......135

People's Republic of China Class A electronic emission statement ....135

Taiwan Class A compliance statement ...............135

Index ............................137

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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.

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

Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten.

Important:

Each caution and danger statement in this document is labeled with a number. This
number is used to cross reference an English-language caution or danger
statement with translated versions of the caution or danger statement in the IBM
Safety Information document.

For example, if a caution statement is labeled “Statement 1,” translations for that
caution statement are in the Safety Information document under “Statement 1.”

Be sure to read all caution and danger statements in this document before you
perform the procedures. Read any additional safety information that comes with the
server or optional device before you install the device.

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Statement 1:

DANGER

Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is
hazardous.

To avoid a shock hazard:
v Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation,

maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical
storm.

v Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical

outlet.

v Connect to properly wired outlets any equipment that will be attached to

this product.

v When possible, use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal

cables.

v Never turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire, water, or

structural damage.

v Disconnect the attached power cords, telecommunications systems,

networks, and modems before you open the device covers, unless
instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration procedures.

v Connect and disconnect cables as described in the following table when

installing, moving, or opening covers on this product or attached
devices.

To Connect: To Disconnect:

1. Turn everything OFF.

2. First, attach all cables to devices.

3. Attach signal cables to connectors.

4. Attach power cords to outlet.

5. Turn device ON.

1. Turn everything OFF.

2. First, remove power cords from outlet.

3. Remove signal cables from connectors.

4. Remove all cables from devices.

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Statement 2:

CAUTION:
When replacing the lithium battery, use only IBM Part Number 33F8354 or an
equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer. If your system has
a module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with the same module
type made by the same manufacturer. The battery contains lithium and can
explode if not properly used, handled, or disposed of.

Do not:

v Throw or immerse into water
v Heat to more than 100°C (212°F)
v Repair or disassemble

Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations.

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Statement 3:

CAUTION:
When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic devices, or
transmitters) are installed, note the following:

v Do not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could

result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable
parts inside the device.

v Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than

those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure.

DANGER

Some laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser
diode. Note the following.

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

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

`

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Statement 4:

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

CAUTION:
Use safe practices when lifting.

Statement 5:

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

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Statement 8:

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

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

Statement 11:

CAUTION:
The following label indicates sharp edges, corners, or joints nearby.

Statement 12:

CAUTION:
The following label indicates a hot surface nearby.

Statement 13:

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DANGER

Overloading a branch circuit is potentially a fire hazard and a shock hazard
under certain conditions. To avoid these hazards, ensure that your system
electrical requirements do not exceed branch circuit protection
requirements. Refer to the information that is provided with your device for
electrical specifications.

Statement 15:

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

Statement 17:

CAUTION:
The following label indicates moving parts nearby.

Statement 26:

CAUTION:
Do not place any object on top of rack-mounted devices.

Attention: This product is suitable for use on an IT power distribution system

whose maximum phase to phase voltage is 240 V under any distribution fault
condition.

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Chapter 1. The System x3500 M3 server

This Installation and User's Guide contains instructions for setting up your IBM
System x3500 M3 Type 7380 server, instructions for installing optional devices, and
instructions for starting and configuring the server. For diagnostic and
troubleshooting information, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide that
is on the IBM Documentation CD.

®

The IBM
server. It can be upgraded to a symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) server through a
microprocessor upgrade. It is ideally suited for networking environments that require
superior microprocessor performance, efficient memory management, flexibility, and
large amounts of reliable data storage.

Performance, ease of use, reliability, and expansion capabilities were key
considerations in the design of the server. These design features make it possible
for you to customize the system hardware to meet your needs today and provide
flexible expansion capabilities for the future.

The server comes with a limited warranty. For information about the terms of the
warranty and getting service and assistance, see the Warranty Information that
comes with the server.

The server contains IBM Enterprise X-Architecture technologies, which help
increase performance and reliability. For more information, see “What your server
offers” on page 8 and “Reliability, availability, and serviceability” on page 11.

System x3500 M3 Type 7380 server is a 5U1-high high performance

You can obtain up-to-date information about the server and other IBM server
products at http://www.ibm.com/systems/x/. At http://www.ibm.com/support/
mysupport/, you can create a personalized support page by identifying IBM
products that are of interest to you. From this personalized page, you can subscribe
to weekly 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
professional network; and gain visibility for your business. For more information
about the IBM client reference program, see http://www.ibm.com/ibm/
clientreference/.

If firmware and documentation updates are available, you can download them from
the IBM 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/.

1. Racks are measured in vertical increments of 4.45 cm (1.75 inches) each. Each increment is called a "U." A 1-U-high device is

1.75 inches tall.

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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. You will need this
information when you register the server with IBM.

Product name IBM System x3500 M3
Machine type 7380
Model number _____________________________________________
Serial number _____________________________________________
Key serial number _____________________________________________
Key manufacturer _____________________________________________
Key phone number _____________________________________________

The model number and serial number are on labels on the bottom of the server and
on the front, visible through the bezel, as shown in the following illustration.

Important: The server keys cannot be duplicated by a locksmith. If you lose them,
order replacement keys from the key manufacturer. The telephone number of the
manufacturer is on the keys.

For a list of supported optional devices for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/
servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/.

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The IBM Documentation CD

The IBM Documentation CD contains documentation for your server in Portable
Document Format (PDF) and includes the IBM Documentation Browser to help you
find information quickly.

Hardware and software requirements

The IBM Documentation CD requires the following minimum hardware and
software:

v Microsoft Windows XP, Windows 2000, or Red Hat Linux
v 100 MHz microprocessor
v 32 MB of RAM
v Adobe Acrobat Reader 3.0 (or later) or xpdf, which comes with Linux operating

systems

Using the Documentation Browser

Use the Documentation Browser to browse the contents of the CD, read brief
descriptions of the documents, and view documents, using Adobe Acrobat Reader
or xpdf. The Documentation Browser automatically detects the regional settings in
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 your server from the Product menu. The Available Topics list displays all
the documents for your server. Some documents might be in folders. A plus sign (+)
indicates each folder or document that has additional documents under it. Click the
plus sign to display the additional documents.

When you select a document, a description of the document appears under Topic
Description. To select more than one document, press and hold the Ctrl key while
you select the documents. Click View Book to view the selected document or
documents in Acrobat Reader or xpdf. If you selected more than one document, all
the selected documents are opened in Acrobat Reader or xpdf.

To search all the documents, type a word or word string in the Search field and
click Search. The documents in which the word or word string appears are listed in
order of the most occurrences. Click a document to view it, and press Crtl+F to use
the Acrobat search function, or press Alt+F to use the xpdf search function within
the document.

Chapter 1. The System x3500 M3 server 3

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, install supported optional devices, and how to configure the
server. The following documentation also comes with the server:

v Warranty Information

This is a document that comes with the server. It contains information about the
terms of the warranty and getting service and assistance.

v Safety Information

This document is in PDF on the IBM Documentation CD. It contains translated
caution and danger statements. Each caution and danger statement that appears
in the documentation has a number that you can use to locate the corresponding
statement in your language in the Safety Information document.

v Problem Determination and Service Guide

This document is in PDF on the IBM Documentation CD. It contains information
to help you solve problems yourself, and it contains information for service
technicians.

v Environmental Notices and User's Guide

This document is in PDF on the IBM Documentation CD. It contains translated
environmental notices.

v IBM License Agreement for Machine Code

This document is in PDF on the IBM Documentation CD. It provides translated
versions of the IBM License Agreement for Machine Code for your product.

v IBM MCP Linux License Information and Attributions

This document is in PDF on the IBM Documentation CD. It provides the
open-source notices.

Depending on the server model, additional documentation might be included on the
IBM System x Documentation CD.

The System x and xSeries 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
comes with the server. The documentation might be updated occasionally to include
information about those features, or technical updates might be available to provide
additional information that is not included in the server documentation. 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 x3500 M3 and click Continue.

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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 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 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.

Chapter 1. The System x3500 M3 server 5

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 Intel Xeon up to six-core with integrated

memory controller and Quick Path
Interconnect (QPI) architecture

v Designed for LGA 1366 socket
v Scalable up to twelve cores
v 32 KB instruction cache, 32 KB data

cache, and 4MB, 8 MB and 12MB
cache that is shared among the cores

v Support for up to two microprocessors,

second microprocessor with pluggable
VRM

v Support for Intel Extended Memory 64

Technology (EM64T)

Note:

v Do not install an Intel Xeon

series microprocessor and an Xeon
5600 series microprocessor in the same
server.

v Use the Setup utility to determine the

type and speed of the microprocessors.
For a list of supported microprocessors,
see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/
serverproven/compat/us/

.

Memory:

v Sixteen DIMM connectors (eight per

microprocessor)

v Minimum: 1 GB

Note: If you install a ServeRAID-M1015
SAS/SATA adapter, make sure at least
2 GB of memory is installed in the
server before you run DSA from a
bootable CD.

v Maximum: 192 GB

– 48 GB using unbuffered DIMMs

(UDIMMs)

– 192 GB using registered DIMMs

(RDIMMs)

v Type: Registered or unbuffered ECC

double-data-rate 3 (DDR3) 800, 1066,
and 1333 MHz DIMMs only

v RDIMMs sizes: 1 GB, 2 GB , 4 GB , 8

GB, and 16 GB single-rank, dual-rank
or quad rank

v UDIMMs sizes: 1 GB, 2 GB and, 4 GB

single-rank or dual-rank

v Chipkill supported

™

5500

Drives:

v SATA:

– DVD (standard)
– DVD/CD-RW (optional)
– Maximum of two devices can be

v Diskette (optional): External USB 1.44

MB

v Supported hard disk drives:

– Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)

Expansion bays:

v Twenty-four 2.5-inch HDD bays (one

optical DVD drive)

Note:

– SAS expander card does not

™

– When using ServeRAID adapter

– If the server is configured for RAID

v Eight 3.5-inch HDD bays (only

supports UltraSlim DVD drive)

v Three half-high 5.25-inch bays (one

DVD drive installed)
Note: Full-high devices such as an
optional tape drive will occupy two
half-high

5.25-inch bays.

PCI and PCI-X expansion slots:

v Six PCI expansion slots on the system

board:
– Four PCI Express x8 (2x8 link, 2x4

– One PCI Express x16 (x8 link)
– One PCI 32-bit

v One or two expansion slots on the PCI

extender card:
– Standard - One PCI Express x8 (x4

– Optional - Two PCI-X 64/133 slots

installed

support 3 GB RAID adapters.

M1015 to support more than
sixteen 2.5-inch hard disk drives,
the maximum number of RAID
supported drives is 16. All the other
drives will remain JBOD (the drives
are presented to the operating
system without a RAID
configuration).

operation using a ServeRAID
adapter, you might have to
reconfigure your disk arrays after
you install drives. See the
ServeRAID adapter documentation
for additional information about
RAID operation and complete
instructions for using the
ServeRAID adapter.

link)

link) on the PCI-Express extender
card

on the PCI-X extender card

Power supply:
Note: To upgrade to two 920-watt hot-swap

power supplies, install the redundant power
and cooling option kit. The kit includes one
hot-swap 920-watt power-supply and three
hot-swap fans.
v Standard: One 920-watt 110 V or 240 V

AC input dual-rated power supply

v Upgradeable to two 920-watt hot-swap

power supplies

Hot-swap fans:

v Three (standard)
v Upgradeable to six fans (for redundant

cooling)

Note: To upgrade to redundant cooling,
install the redundant power and cooling
option kit. The kit includes one 920-watt
hot-swap power-supply and three hot-swap
fans.

Size:

v Tower

– Height: 440 mm (17.3 in.)
– Depth: 767 mm (30.2 in.)
– Width: 218 mm (8.6 in.)
– Weight: approximately 38.9 kg (85.6

lb) when fully configured or 27.4 kg
(60.4 lb) minimum

v Rack

–5U
– Height: 218 mm (8.6 in.)
– Depth: 702 mm (27.6 in.)
– Width: 424 mm (16.7 in.)
– Weight: approximately 37.2 kg (82 lb)

when fully configured or 26.2 kg (57.7
lb) minimum

Racks are marked in vertical increments of

4.45 cm (1.75 inches). Each increment is
referred to as a unit, or “U.” A 1-U-high
device is 4.45 cm (1.75 inches) tall.

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Table 1. Features and specifications (continued)

Integrated functions:

v Integrated Management Module (IMM),

which provides service processor
control and monitoring functions, video
controller, remote keyboard, video,
mouse, and remote hard disk drive
capabilities

v Dedicated or shared management

network connections

v Six-port Serial ATA (SATA) controller

embedded

v Serial over LAN (SOL) and serial

redirection over Telnet or Secure Shell
(SSH)

v USB flash device with embedded

hypervisor software.

v Support for remote management

presence

v One systems-management RJ-45 for

connection to a dedicated
systems-management network. This
system management connector is
dedicated to the IMM functions.

v Light path diagnostics
v Six Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports

standard (v2.0 supporting v1.1)
– Four on rear of server
– Two on front of server

v One internal USB tape connector
v One Broadcom dual-port 10/100/1000

Ethernet controller with Wake on LAN
support and TCP/IP Offload Engine
(TOE) support

v One serial connector, shared with the

IMM

Note: In messages and documentation,
the term service processor refers to the
integrated management module (IMM).

Video controller:

v Matrox G200eV video on system board
v Compatible with SVGA and VGA

ServeRAID SAS adapter:

v ServeRAID-BR10i SAS/SATA adapter

that supports RAID levels 0, 1, 1E
(standard)

v ServeRAID-BR10il SAS/SATA adapter

that supports RAID levels 0, 1, 1E
(standard)

v Optional ServeRAID-MR10i SAS/SATA

adapter, which supports RAID levels 0,
1, 5, 6, 10

v Optional ServeRAID-MR10is

SAS/SATA adapter, which supports
RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10

v Optional ServeRAID-M1015 SAS/SATA

adapter, which supports RAID level 0,
1, 1E

v Optional ServeRAID-M5014 SAS/SATA

adapter, which supports RAID level 0,
1, 5, 10, 50

v Optional ServeRAID-M5015 SAS/SATA

adapter, which supports RAID level 0,
1, 5, 10, 50
Note: If the server is configured for
RAID operation using a ServeRAID
adapter, you might have to reconfigure
your disk arrays after you install
drives. See the ServeRAID adapter
documentation for additional
information about RAID operation and
complete instructions for using the
ServeRAID adapter.

Acoustical noise emissions:

v Sound power, idle: 5.5 bel declared
v Sound power, operating: 6.0 bel

declared

Environment:

v Air temperature:

– Server on: 10°C to 35°C (50.0°F to

95.0°F); altitude: 0 to 915 m (3000
ft)

– Server on: 10°C to 32°C (50.0°F to

90.0°F); altitude: 915 m (3000 ft) to
2134 m (7000 ft)

– Server on: 10°C to 28°C (50.0°F to

83.0°F); altitude: 2134 m (7000 ft)
to 3050 m (10000 ft)

– Server off: 5°C to 45°C (41°F to

113°F)

– Shipping: -40°C to 60°C (-40.0°F to

140°F)

Humidity:
v Server on: 20% to 80%, maximum dew

point 21°C, maximum rate of change
5°C/hour

v Server off: 8% to 80%, maximum dew

point 27°C

Heat output:

Approximate heat output:
v Minimum configuration: 2013 Btu per

hour (590 watts)

v Maximum configuration: 3610 Btu per

hour (1058 watts)

Electrical input:

v Sine-wave input (50-60 Hz) required
v Input voltage low range:

– Minimum: 100 V AC
– Maximum: 127 V AC

v Input voltage high range:

– Minimum: 200 V AC
– Maximum: 240 V AC

v Approximate input kilovolt-amperes

(kVA):
– Minimum: 0.60 kVA
– Maximum: 1.10 kVA

Notes:

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

2. These levels were measured in
controlled acoustical environments
according to the procedures that are
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
stated values because of room
reflections and other nearby noise
sources. The declared sound-power
levels indicate an upper limit, below
which a large number of computers will
operate.

Chapter 1. The System x3500 M3 server

7

What your server offers

The server uses the following features and technologies:

v UEFI-compliant server firmware

IBM System x
including Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) 2.1 compliance, Active
Energy Manager technology, enhanced RAS capabilities, and BIOS compatibility
support. UEFI replaces the basic input/output system (BIOS) and defines a
standard interface between the operating system, platform firmware, and external
devices. UEFI-compliant System x servers are capable of booting UEFI-compliant
operating systems, BIOS-based operating systems, and BIOS-based adapters as
well as UEFI-compliant adapters.

Note: The server does not support DOS.

v Integrated management module

The Integrated Management module (IMM) combines service processor
functions, video controller, and 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. The IMM also provides
a virtual presence capability for remote server management capabilities. The IMM
provides remote server management through industry-standard interfaces:

– Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) version 2.0
– Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) version 3
– Common Information Model (CIM)
– Web browser

v Remote presence capability and blue-screen capture

The remote presence feature provides the following functions:
– Remotely viewing video with graphics resolutions up to 1600 x 1200 at 85 Hz,

regardless of the system state

– Remotely accessing the server, using the keyboard and mouse from a remote

client

– Mapping the CD or DVD drive, diskette drive, and USB flash drive on a

remote client, and mapping ISO and diskette image files as virtual drives that
are available for use by the server

– Uploading a diskette image to the IMM memory and mapping it to the server

as a virtual drive

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

v IBM Dynamic System Analysis Preboot diagnostics programs

The Dynamic System Analysis (DSA) Preboot diagnostics programs are stored
on the integrated flash 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

®

Server Firmware (server firmware) offers several features,

8 IBM System x3500 M3 Type 7380: Installation and User’s Guide

– Service processor status and configuration
– Vital product data, firmware, and UEFI configuration
– Hard disk drive health
– RAID adapter configuration
– Event logs for service processors
The DSA program creates a chronologically ordered merged of the system-event

log (as the IPMI event log), the IMM event log (as the ASM event log), and the
operating-system event 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.

For additional information about the DSA program, see the Problem
Determination and Service Guide on the IBM Documentation CD

v IBM Systems Director

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.

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 116.

®

v IBM 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.

– VMware ESXi embedded hypervisor

The VMware ESXi embedded hypervisor is available on some server models.
Hypervisor is virtualization software that enables multiple operating systems to
run on a host system at the same time. The VMware ESXi embedded
hypervisor software is provided on USB flash device that is installed in the
USB connector on the system board. See “Using the embedded hypervisor”
on page 120 for additional information.

– Active Memory

™

The Active Memory feature improves the reliability of memory through memory
mirroring or memory sparing. Memory mirroring stores data in two pairs of
DIMMs simultaneously. Memory sparing mode, one channel is a spare of the
other two.

– Large system-memory capacity

The memory bus supports up to 192 GB of system memory using RDIMMs.
The memory controller supports error correcting code (ECC) for up to 16
industry-standard PC3-10600R-999 (single-rank or dual-rank, or 12 quad-rank
DIMMs), 800, 1067, and 1333 MHz, DDR3 (third-generation double-data-rate),
registered, synchronous dynamic random access memory (SDRAM) dual
inline memory modules (DIMMs). The memory bus also supports up to 48 GB
UDIMMs of system memory.

v Integrated network support

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The server comes with one integrated Broadcom 5709C series Gigabit Ethernet
controller, which supports connection to a 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1000 Mbps
network. For more information, see “Enabling the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet
Utility program” on page 122.

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. See Table 3 on page 24 for more information.

Note: The physical presence requires manual setting on the server to change

the TPM configuration. The TPM is enabled and physical presence is not
asserted by default. The physical presence needs to be asserted to activate,
deactivate, clear or change ownership of the TPM.

v Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) 2.0

IPMI 2.0 support providing secure remote power-on/power-off and several
standard alerts for components such as fans, voltage, and temperature.

v Large data-storage capacity and hot-swap capability

The server supports up to twenty-four (depending on your model) 2.5-inch or
eight 3.5-inch 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.

Note:

– SAS expander card does not support 3 GB RAID adapters.
– When using ServeRAID adapter M1015 to support more than sixteen 2.5-inch

hard disk drives, the maximum number of RAID supported drives is 16. All the
other drives will remain JBOD (the drives are presented to the operating
system without a RAID configuration).

v Light path diagnostics

Light path diagnostics provides LEDs to help you diagnose problems. For more
information, see the section about light path diagnostics in the Problem
Determination and Service Guide on the IBM Documentation CD.

v Memory mirroring

Memory mirroring improves the availability of memory by writing information to
the main memory and redundant locations in a mirrored pair of DIMMs.

v Memory sparing

2 channels operating independently, 3rd channel is spare, errors occurring in the
normal system memory are tracked, when an error threshold is crossed, the data
at the “failing” memory location is copied into the spare memory.

Note: Memory sparing is only available for Intel Xeon 5600 series
microprocessor.

v PCI-32 adapter capabilities

The server has one slot for a PCI-32 adapter.

v PCI Express x8 adapter capabilities

The server has five slots for PCI Express x8 adapters. Three of these slots
accept x8 adapters, but the adapters will operate as x4 adapters.

v PCI Express x16 adapter capabilities

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The server has one slot for PCI Express x16 adapter, which will operate as an x8
adapter.

v Redundant cooling and power capabilities

The server supports up to two 920-watt hot-swap power supplies. If the server
comes with only one power supply, you can install an additional power supply
with three redundant hot-swap cooling fans to add redundant power and cooling
capabilities. If the maximum load on the server is less than 920 watts and a
problem occurs with one of the power supplies, the other power supply can meet
the power requirements. The redundant cooling of the fans enables continued
operation if one of the fans fails.

v ServeRAID support

The server supports ServeRAID adapters to create redundant array of
independent disks (RAID) configurations.

Note: For proper cooling, do not install any card in the slot next in sequence to
a ServeRAID adapter with battery backup module (for example, if a ServeRAID
adapter with battery backup module is installed in slot 2, do not install any card
in slot 3).

v Symmetric multiprocessing (SMP)

The server supports up to two Intel Xeon quad-core microprocessors. If the
server comes with only one microprocessor, you can install an additional
microprocessor to enhance performance and provide SMP capability.

v Systems-management capabilities

The server contains an integrated management module (IMM), which enables
you to manage the functions of the server locally and remotely and provides
remote presence and blue-screen capture capability. The IMM also provides
system monitoring and event recording.

v TCP/IP offload engine (TOE) support

The Ethernet controllers in the server support TOE, which is a technology that
offloads the TCP/IP flow from the microprocessors 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.

Note: As of the date of this document, the Linux operating system does not
support TOE.

Reliability, availability, and serviceability

Three important server design features are reliability, availability, and serviceability
(RAS). The RAS features help to ensure the integrity of the data that is stored in
the server, the availability of the server when you need it, and the ease with which
you can diagnose and correct problems.

The server has the following RAS features:
v 3-year parts, 3-year labor limited warranty (1-year warranty is available in limited

geography)

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)

Chapter 1. The System x3500 M3 server 11

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 Setup utility setting
v Availability of microcode level
v ABR (Automatic BIOS 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

2

v Diagnostic support of ServeRAID adapters
v Error codes and messages
v Error correcting code (ECC) double-data-rate (DDR) synchronous dynamic

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

v Error logging of POST failures
v Hot-swap SAS hard disk drives
v Integrated Ethernet controllers
v Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) 2.0
v Key-lock support for physical security
v Memory change messages posted to the system-event log
v Power-on self-test (POST)
v Predictive Failure Analysis (PFA) alerts
v Read-only memory (ROM) checksums
v Redundant Ethernet capabilities (requires an optional Ethernet adapter) with

failover support

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 diagnostics LEDs on the system board
v Upgradeable microcode for POST, BIOS, 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 Systems Director

IBM Systems Director is a platform-management foundation that streamlines the
way you manage physical and virtual systems in a heterogeneous environment. By
using industry standards, IBM Systems Director supports multiple operating systems
and virtualization technologies in IBM and non-IBM x86 platforms.

Through a single user interface, IBM Systems Director provides consistent views for
viewing managed systems, determining how these systems relate to one another,
and identifying their statuses, helping to correlate technical resources with business
needs. A set of common tasks that are included with IBM Systems Director provides
many of the core capabilities that are required for basic management, which means

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instant out-of-the-box business value. These common tasks include discovery,
inventory, configuration, system health, monitoring, updates, event notification, and
automation for managed systems.

The IBM Systems Director Web and command-line interfaces provide a consistent
interface that is focused on driving these common tasks and capabilities:

v Discovering, navigating, and visualizing systems on the network with the detailed

inventory and relationships to the other network resources

v Notifying users of problems that occur on systems and the ability to isolate the

sources of the problems

v Notifying users when systems need updates and distributing and installing

updates on a schedule

v Analyzing real-time data for systems and setting critical thresholds that notify the

administrator of emerging problems

v Configuring settings of a single system and creating a configuration plan that can

apply those setting to multiple systems

v Updating installed plug-ins to add new features and functions to the base

capabilities

v Managing the life cycles of virtual resources

For more information about IBM Systems Director, see the documentation on the
IBM Systems Director DVD that comes with the server and the IBM xSeries
Systems Management Web page at http://www.ibm.com/systems/management/,
which presents an overview of IBM Systems Management and IBM Systems
Director.

The UpdateXpress System Pack Installer

The UpdateXpress System Pack Installer detects supported and installed device
drivers and firmware in the server and installs available updates. For additional
information and to download the UpdateXpress System Pack Installer, go to the
System x and BladeCenter Tools Center at http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/
toolsctr/v1r0/index.jsp and click UpdateXpress System Pack Installer.

Server controls, LEDs, and power

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

Front view

The following illustration shows the controls and LEDs on the front of the server.
(See “Operator information panel” on page 28 for information about the operator
information panel.)

Chapter 1. The System x3500 M3 server 13

Note: The front bezel door is not shown so that the drive bays are visible.

System power LED: The states of the system power LED are as follows:
Lit When this LED is lit and not flashing, it indicates that the server is turned

on.

Flashing slowly

When this LED is flashing slowly (once per second), it indicates that the
server is turned off and still connected to an AC power source.

Flashing rapidly (4 times per second)

The server is turned off and is not ready to be turned on. The power-control
button is disabled. This will last approximately 20 to 40 seconds.

Note: Approximately 20 seconds after the server is connected to ac power,
the power-control button becomes active.

Off When this LED is off, it indicates that AC power is not present, or the power

supply or the LED itself has failed. A system-power LED is also on the rear
of the server.

Power-control button: Press this button to turn the server on and off manually. A
power-control-button shield comes with the server. You can install this disk-shaped
shield to prevent the server from being turned off accidentally.

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

System locator LED: Use this LED to visually locate the server among other
servers. You can use IBM Systems Director or IMM to light this LED remotely.

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System information LED: When this amber LED is on, the server power supplies
are nonredundant, or some other noncritical event has occurred. The event is
recorded in the error log. Check the light path diagnostics panel or event log for
more information. This LED will remain lit until you resolve the problem or you press
the remind button. (See “Remind button” on page 34 for more information.)

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

USB 1 and 2 connectors: Connect USB devices to these connectors.

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

Hard disk drive activity LED: When this LED is flashing, it indicates that the drive

is in use.

Hard disk drive status LED: On some server models, each hot-swap hard disk
drive has a status LED. When this LED is lit, it indicates that the drive has failed. If
an optional IBM ServeRAID adapter is installed in the server, when this LED is
flashing slowly (one flash per second), it indicates that the drive is being rebuilt.
When the LED is flashing rapidly (three flashes per second), it indicates that the
adapter is identifying the drive.

Note: For proper cooling, do not install any card in the slot next in sequence to a
ServeRAID adapter with battery backup module (for example, if a ServeRAID
adapter with battery backup module is installed in slot 2, do not install any card in
slot 3).

DVD drive activity LED: When this LED is lit, it indicates that the DVD drive is in
use.

Chapter 1. The System x3500 M3 server 15

Light path diagnostics panel

The following illustration shows the front LEDs on the light path diagnostics panel.
The light path diagnostics panel is inside the front bezel.

Note: The light path diagnostics LEDs remain lit only while the server is connected
to power.

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

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Rear view

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

AC power LED

Video

Serial 1

(COM 1)

Systems
management

NMI button

USB 1
USB 2
USB 3

USB 4

Power error LED

DC power LED

Power cord
connector

Ethernet 10/100/1000

Ethernet
transmit/receive
activity LEDs

Ethernet link
status LEDs

AC power LED: Each hot-swap power supply has an AC power LED and a DC
power LED. When the AC power LED is lit, it indicates that sufficient power is
coming into the power supply through the power cord. During typical operation, both
the AC and DC power LEDs are lit. For any other combination of LEDs, see
“Power-supply LEDs” on page 18.

DC power LED: Each hot-swap power supply has a DC power LED and an AC
power LED. When the DC power LED is lit, it indicates that the power supply is
supplying adequate DC power to the system. During typical operation, both the AC
and DC power LEDs are lit. For any other combination of LEDs, see “Power-supply
LEDs” on page 18.

Power error LED: When the power error LED is lit, it indicates that the power
supply has failed.

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

Ethernet connectors: Use either of these connectors to connect the server to a

network. When you use the Ethernet 1 connector, the network can be shared with
the IMM through a single network cable.

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.

Chapter 1. The System x3500 M3 server 17

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.

USB 1-4 connectors: Connect a USB device, such as USB mouse or keyboard, to
any of these connectors.

System-management connector: Use this connector to connect the server to a
network for systems-management information control. This connector is used only
by the IMM.

Serial 1 connector (COM 1): Connect a 9-pin serial device to this connector. The
serial port is shared with the integrated management module (IMM). The IMM can
take control of the shared serial port to perform text console redirection and to
redirect serial traffic, using Serial over LAN (SOL).

Video connector: Connect a monitor to this connector.

Power-supply LEDs

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

The following table describes the problems that are indicated by various
combinations of the power-supply LEDs and the power-on LED on the operator
information panel and suggested actions to correct the detected problems. (See
“Operator information panel” on page 28 for information about the operator
information panel.)

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Table 2. Power-supply LEDs

Power-supply LEDs

Description Action NotesAC DC Error

Off Off Off No AC power to

the server or a
problem with the
AC power source

Off Off On No AC power to

the server or a
problem with the
AC power source
and the power
supply had
detected an
internal problem

Off On Off Faulty power

supply

Off On On Faulty power

supply

On Off Off Power supply not

fully seated,
faulty system
board, or faulty
power supply

On Off or

Flashing
On On Off Normal operation
On On On Power supply is

On Faulty power

supply

faulty but still
operational

1. Check the AC power to the server.

2. Make sure that the power cord is
connected to a functioning power
source.

3. Turn the server off and then turn the
server back on.

4. If the problem remains, replace the
power supply.

1. Replace the power supply.

2. Make sure that the power cord is
connected to a functioning power
source.

Replace the power supply.

Replace the power supply.

1. Reseat the power supply.

2. If the system board error LED is off,
replace the power supply.

3. (Trained service technician only) If the
system board error LED is lit, replace
the system board.

Replace the power supply.

Replace the power supply.

This is a normal
condition when no
AC power is
present.

This happens only
when a second
power supply is
providing power to
the server.

Typically indicates
that a power supply
is not fully seated.

Server power features

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

Turning on the server

Approximately 20 seconds after the server is connected to AC power, the
power-control button becomes active, and one or more fans might start running to
provide cooling while the server is connected to power. You can turn on the server
and start the operating system by pressing the power-control button.

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

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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 Wake on LAN feature, the Wake on LAN

feature can turn on the server.

For 32-bit operating systems only: Some memory is reserved for various
system resources and is unavailable to the operating system. The amount of
memory that is reserved for system resources depends on the operating system,
the configuration of the server, and the configured PCI options.

Turning off the server

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

Important: To view the error LEDs on the system board, leave the server
connected to a 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:

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.

2

1

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

failure.

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

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Chapter 2. Installing optional devices

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

In addition to the instructions in this chapter for installing optional hardware devices,
updating firmware and device drivers, and completing the installation, IBM Business
Partners must also complete the steps in “Instructions for IBM Business Partners.”

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

1. Make sure that the server and the installed firmware levels support the devices
that you are installing. If necessary, update the UEFI and IMM2 firmware and
any other firmware that is stored on the system boards. For information about
where firmware is stored in the server, see Chapter 6, “Configuration information
and instructions,” in the Problem Determination and Service Guide. For a list of
supported optional devices for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/systems/info/
x86servers/serverproven/compat/us/.

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

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

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

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

configtools.html

Instructions for IBM Business Partners

In addition to the instructions in this chapter for installing optional hardware devices,
updating firmware and device drivers, and completing the installation, IBM Business
Partners must also complete the following steps:

1. Before you configure a server for a customer, complete the Solution Assurance
checklist at http://w3.ibm.com/support/assure/assur30i.nsf/webindex/sa294/.

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

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

4. Save the DSA log as a file and send it to IBM.

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

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

Server components

The following illustration shows the major components in the server.

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

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

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System-board internal connectors

The following illustrations show the internal connectors and switches on the system
board.

The system board is equipped with a PCI extender card that provides one
additional expansion slot. The following illustration shows the additional PCI
Express expansion slot that is available on the PCI Express extender card.

Note: The PCI Express extender card comes standard in the System x3500 M3
server.

The following illustration shows two additional PCI-X expansion slots that are
available on the PCI-X extender card.

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System-board switches and jumpers

The following tables show the settings of the switches and the jumpers.

Table 3. System-board jumpers

Jumper
number

JP1 CMOS clear

JP6 UEFI boot

JP7 Trust

Note: If no jumper is present, the server responds as on default position.

Jumper
name Jumper setting

v Pins 1 and 2: Normal operation (default).
v Pins 2 and 3: Clears CMOS memory.

recovery

Platform
Module
(TPM)

v Pins 1 and 2: Normal operation (default).
v Pins 2 and 3: Enable the UEFI recovery mode.

v Pins 1 and 2: Physical presence to the TPM.
v Pins 2 and 3: No physical presence to the TPM (default).

Note: The physical presence requires manual setting on the
server to change the TPM configuration. The TPM is enabled
and physical presence is not asserted by default. The physical
presence needs to be asserted to activate, deactivate, clear or
change ownership of the TPM.

Table 4. System-board switch 6

SW 6 Switches Switch description

1 Reserved (default off)
2 Power-on password override when on (default off)
3 Reserved (default off)
4 When this switch is off, the primary IMM firmware ROM page is loaded. When this switch is on,

the secondary (backup) IMM firmware ROM page is loaded (default off).

Notes:

1. Before you change any switch settings or move any jumpers, turn off the server;
then, disconnect all power cords and external cables. (Review the information in
“Safety” on page vii, “Installation guidelines” on page 35, and “Handling
static-sensitive devices” on page 37.)

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System-board LEDs

The following illustration shows the LEDs on the system board.

Chapter 2. Installing optional devices 25

System-board external connectors

The following illustration shows the external input/output connectors and the NMI
button on the system board.

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SAS backplane connectors

The following illustrations show the connectors on the SAS backplanes.

Figure 1. 3.5-inch backplane connectors

Figure 2. 2.5-inch backplane connectors

Chapter 2. Installing optional devices 27

Operator information panel

The following illustration shows the LEDs on the operator information panel on the
front of the server. (The power-control button is also on the operator information
panel. See “Front view” on page 13 for the location of the power-control button.)

v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem

is solved.

v See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM Documentation CD to determine which

components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units
(FRU).

v If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a

trained service technician.

Lit light path diagnostics LED with the
system-error or information LED also lit Description

System power (green) The states of the power-on LED are as follows:

v Off: AC power is not present, or the power supply or the LED itself

has failed.

v Flashing rapidly (4 times per second): The server is turned off

and is not ready to be turned on. The power-control button is
disabled. This will last approximately 20 to 40 seconds.
Note: Approximately 20 seconds after the server is connected to ac
power, the power-control button becomes active.

v Flashing slowly (once per second): The server is turned off and is

ready to be turned on. You can press the power-control button to
turn on the server.

v Lit: The server is turned on.
v Fading on and off: The server is in a reduced-power state. To

wake the server, press the power-control button or use the IMM
Web interface.

Hard disk drive activity (green) When this LED is flashing rapidly, it indicates that there is activity on a

hard disk drive.

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v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem

is solved.

v See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM Documentation CD to determine which

components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units
(FRU).

v If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a

trained service technician.

Lit light path diagnostics LED with the
system-error or information LED also lit Description

System locator (blue) Use this LED to visually locate the server among other servers. You

can use IBM Systems Director to light this LED remotely.

System information (amber) When this amber LED is lit, it indicates that information about a

suboptimal condition in the server is available in the IMM event log or
in the system-event log.Check the light path diagnostics panel for more
information.

System error (amber) When this LED is lit, it indicates that a system error has occurred. Use

the light path diagnostics panel and the system service label to further
isolate the error.

Light path diagnostics panel

The following illustration shows the front USB ports and the LEDs on the light path
diagnostics panel. The light path diagnostics panel is inside the front bezel.

The following table lists the light path diagnostics LEDs, the problems that they
indicate, and actions to solve the problems.

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v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem

is solved.

v See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM Documentation CD to determine which

components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units
(FRU).

v If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a

trained service technician.

Lit light path
diagnostics LED with
the system-error or
information LED also
lit Description Action

System-event log
(LOG)

Temperature The system temperature has

System board (BRD) An error occurred on the system

PCI bus A PCI adapter has failed.

Fan A fan has failed or is operating too

A system event log occurred. View the contents of the system-event log (see the

Problem Determination and Service Guide.)

exceeded a threshold level.

board.

slowly.

1. See the system-error log (see the Problem

Determination and Service Guide on the IBM
Documentation CD) for the source of the fault.

2. Make sure that the airflow in the server is not
blocked.

3. Make sure that the room is neither too hot or too
cold (room temperature) (see “Environment” in
“Features and specifications” on page 6).

1. Check the LEDs on the system board to identify
the component that is causing the error. The BRD
LED can be lit for the following conditions:

v Battery failure
v Voltage regulator failure

2. Check the system-event log for information about
the error.

3. Replace any failed or missing replaceable
components, such as the battery.

4. (Trained service technician only) If the voltage
regulator has failed, replace the system board.

1. See the system-error log (see the Problem

Determination and Service Guide on the IBM
Documentation CD).

2. Check the LEDs on the PCI slots to identify the
component that is causing the error and reseat the
failing adapter.

3. Replace the following components one at a time,
in the order shown, restarting the server each time:

a. Failing adapter
b. (Trained service technician only) System board

1. Reinstall the removed fan.

2. If an individual fan LED is lit, replace the fan.

3. (Trained service technician only) Replace the
system board.

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v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem

is solved.

v See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM Documentation CD to determine which

components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units
(FRU).

v If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a

trained service technician.

Lit light path
diagnostics LED with
the system-error or
information LED also
lit Description Action

Power supply A power supply has failed or has

been removed.

1. Check the individual power-supply LEDs.

2. Reseat the following components:
a. Power supply
b. (Trained service technician only) Power-supply

cage cables

3. Replace the following components one at a time,
in the order shown, restarting the server each time:

a. Power supply
b. (Trained service technician only) Power-supply

cage

Hard disk drive /RAID A hard disk drive, SAS adapter, or

RAID adapter error has occurred.

Notes:

1. This LED is lit also when a hard
disk drive is removed from the
server.

2. The error LED on the failing
hard disk drive is also lit.

3. Check the system-event log for
a RAID error.

1. Reinstall the removed drive.

2. Reseat the following components:
a. Failing hard disk drive
b. SAS hard disk drive backplanes
c. SAS signal and power cables
d. System board
e. ServeRAID-BR10i SAS/SATA adapter

3. Replace the components listed in step 2 one at a
time, in the order shown, restarting the server each
time.

NMI A hardware error has been reported

to the operating system.

1. See the system-error log (see the Problem

Determination and Service Guide on the IBM
Documentation CD).

2. If the PCI LED is lit, follow the instructions for that
LED.

3. If the MEM LED is lit, follow the instructions for
that LED.

4. Restart the server.

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v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem

is solved.

v See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM Documentation CD to determine which

components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units
(FRU).

v If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a

trained service technician.

Lit light path
diagnostics LED with
the system-error or
information LED also
lit Description Action

Memory (MEM) A memory error has occurred.

Note: The error LED on the DIMM
is also lit.

1. Determine whether the CNFG LED is also lit,
which indicates the memory configuration is
invalid. If the CNFG LED is also lit, then
repopulate the DIMMs to a supported
configuration.

2. If the CNFG LED is not lit, one of the following
conditions is present:

v The server did not start and a failing DIMM LED

is lit.
a. Check for a PFA log event in the System

Event Log (SEL)
b. Reseat the DIMM.
c. Move the DIMM to a different slot or replace

the DIMM.
d. (Trained service technician only) Replace

the system board.

v The server started, the failing DIMM is disabled,

and the LED is lit.
a. If the LEDs are lit by two DIMMs, check the

system event log for PFA on one of the

DIMMs, and then replace the DIMM.

Otherwise, replace both DIMMs.
b. If the LED is lit by only one DIMM, replace

that DIMM.
c. Re-enable the DIMM, using the Setup utility.

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v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem

is solved.

v See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM Documentation CD to determine which

components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units
(FRU).

v If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a

trained service technician.

Lit light path
diagnostics LED with
the system-error or
information LED also
lit Description Action

Microprocessor/
memory/VRM
configuration (CNFG)

A hardware configuration error has
occurred. (This LED is used with the
MEM, VRM, and CPU LEDs.)

1. (The system error LED, CPU LED, and CNFG LED
are lit when POST detects a microprocessor
mismatch.) (Trained service technician only)
Remove the microprocessors and install two
microprocessors of the same cache size, type, and
clock speed.

2. (The system error LED, MEM LED, and CNFG
LED are lit when POST detects an invalid memory
configuration.) Remove and install supported
DIMMs (see “Installing a memory module” on page

86).

3. (The VRM LED and the CNFG LED are lit when
POST detects a missing VRM for the second
microprocessor.) Install a VRM in the VRM
connector on the system board for the second
microprocessor.

4. Check the system-event log for information that
indicates incompatible components.

VRM A VRM is missing or failed.

1. Determine whether the CNFG LED is also lit. If the
CNFG LED is lit, a VRM is missing.

2. Check the system-event log to determine the
reason for the lit LED (for a VRM).

3. Find the failing VRM by checking the LEDs on the
system board.

4. Install any missing VRMs.

5. Reseat the following components:
a. Failing VRM
b. (Trained service technician only)

Microprocessor associated with the VRM

6. Replace the following components one at a time,
in the order shown, restarting the server each time:

a. Failing VRM
b. (Trained service technician only)

Microprocessor associated with the VRM

c. (Trained service technician only) System board

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v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem

is solved.

v See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM Documentation CD to determine which

components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units
(FRU).

v If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a

trained service technician.

Lit light path
diagnostics LED with
the system-error or
information LED also
lit Description Action

Microprocessor (CPU) A microprocessor has failed, or an

invalid microprocessor configuration
has occurred.
Note: (Trained service technician
only) Make sure that the
microprocessors are installed in the
correct sequence.

Service processor bus
(SP BUS)

The IMM detects an internal error.

1. Check the system-event log to determine the
reason for the lit LED.

2. Determine whether the CNFG LED is also lit. If the
CNFG LED is not lit, a microprocessor has failed.

a. Make sure that the failing microprocessor,

which is indicated by the CPU1 or CPU2 error
LED on the system board, is installed correctly.

b. (Trained service technician only) Replace the

failing microprocessor.

c. (Trained service technician only) Replace the

failing system board.

3. If the CNFG LED is lit and the CPU mismatch LED
on the system board is lit, an invalid
microprocessor configuration has occurred.

a. Make sure that the microprocessors are

compatible with each other. They must match
in speed and cache size. To compare the
microprocessor information, run the Setup
utility and select System Information, and
then select System Summary. Select
Processor Details.

b. (Trained service technician only) Replace an

incompatible microprocessor.

1. Remove power from the server; then, reconnect
the server to power and restart the server.

2. Updated the firmware on the IMM.

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

Remind button

You can use the remind button on the light path diagnostics panel to put the
system-error LED on the operator information panel into Remind mode. When you
press the remind button, you acknowledge the error but indicate that you will not
take immediate action. The system-error LED flashes while it is in Remind mode
and stays in Remind mode until one of the following conditions occurs:

v All known errors are corrected.
v The server is restarted.
v A new error occurs, causing the system-error LED to be lit again.

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Installation guidelines

Before you install optional devices, read the following information:
v Read the safety information that begins on page vii, “Working inside the server

with the power on” on page 36, and the guidelines in “Handling static-sensitive
devices” on page 37. This information will help you work safely.

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

the most recent firmware updates. This step will help to ensure that any known
issues are addressed and that your server is ready to function at maximum levels
of performance. To download firmware updates for your server, complete the
following steps:

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.

4. Click System x3500 M3 to display the matrix of downloadable files for the
server.

For additional information about tools for updating, managing, and deploying
firmware, see the System x and xSeries Tools Center at http://
publib.boulder.imm.com/infocenter/toolstr/v1r0/index.jsp.

v Before you install optional hardware, make sure that the server is working

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

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

covers and other parts in a safe place.

v If you must start the server while the cover is removed, make sure that no one is

near the server and that no tools or other objects have been left inside the
server.

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

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

object.

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

with your leg muscles.

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

outlets for the server, monitor, and other devices.

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

server connected to power.

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

supplies, hot-swap hard disk drives, hot-swap fans, or hot-plug Universal Serial
Bus (USB) devices.

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

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

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

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

v When you work inside the server, you might find it easier to lay the server on its

side.

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

servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/.

System reliability guidelines

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

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

shield installed in it.

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

supply installed in it.

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

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

v You have followed the cabling instructions that come with optional adapters.
v You have replaced a failed fan within 48 hours.
v You have replaced a hot-swap drive within 2 minutes of removal.
v You have replaced a hot-swap fan within 30 seconds of removal.
v You do not remove the air duct or air baffles while the server is running.

Operating the server without the air duct or air baffles might cause the
microprocessor to overheat.

v Microprocessor socket 2 always contains either a microprocessor baffle or a

microprocessor and heat sink.

Working inside the server with the power on

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

the server is powered-on might cause the server to halt, which might result in the
loss of data. To avoid this potential problem, always use an electrostatic-discharge
wrist strap or other grounding system when you work inside the server with the
power on.

The server supports hot-swap devices and is designed to operate safely while it is
turned on and the cover is removed. Follow these guidelines when you work inside
a server that is turned on:

v Avoid wearing loose-fitting clothing on your forearms. Button long-sleeved shirts

before you work inside the server; do not wear cuff links while you are working
inside the server.

v Do not allow your necktie or scarf to hang inside the server.
v Remove jewelry, such as bracelets, necklaces, rings, and loose-fitting wrist

watches.

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v Remove items from your shirt pocket, such as pens and pencils, that might fall

into the server as you lean over it.

v Avoid dropping any metallic objects, such as paper clips, hairpins, and screws,

into the server.

Handling static-sensitive devices

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

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

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

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

you.

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

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

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

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

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

reduces indoor humidity and increases static electricity.

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Internal cable routing and connectors

The server uses cables to connect SATA attached, hot-swap SATA, hot-swap SAS
and DVD drive devices to the power supply and to the system board.

Review the following information before connecting power and signal cables to
internal drives:

v The drives that are preinstalled in the server come with power and signal cables

attached. If you replace any drives, remember which cable is attached to which
drive.

v When you route a cable, make sure that it does not block the airflow to the rear

of the drives or over the microprocessor or DIMMs.

Tape drive cable connection

You can install either a USB or SATA tape drive in the server. The following
illustration shows the internal cable routing and connectors for both the USB tape
drive and the SATA tape drive. It also shows the internal power cable for the optical
drives.

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The following illustrations show the cabling information for installing the SATA to
traditional power converter cable when you install an RDX internal USB tape drive
in the server. This cable comes with the server in the plastic bag with the drive rails.

Power
converter
cable

Connects to
optical power cable

Connects to
tape drive

Chapter 2. Installing optional devices 39

Optical power cable
SATA connector

Power converter
cable

Tape drive

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DVD drive cable connection

The following illustration shows the internal SATA and power cable routing and the
connectors from the DVD drive to the system board.

The following illustration shows the internal power cable routing and the connectors
from the UltraSlim DVD drive to the system board.

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The following illustration shows the internal SATA cable routing and the connectors
from the UltraSlim DVD drive to the system board.

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Operator information panel cable connection

The following illustration shows the internal cable routing and connectors from the
operator information panel to the system board.

Light path diagnostics LED panel cable connection

The following illustration shows the internal cable routing and connectors from the
light path diagnostics LED panel to the system board.

Chapter 2. Installing optional devices 43

Hard disk drive cable connection

Review the following information before connecting power and signal cables to
internal drives:

1. The following illustrations show the connectors on the 2.5-inch and

3.5-inch hard disk drive backplanes.

Figure 3. Connectors on the 3.5-inch hard disk drive backplane

Figure 4. Connectors on the 2.5-inch hard disk drive backplane

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2. The following illustrations show the cable connectors on ServeRAID

M1015/M5014/M5015 adapters.

Figure 5. Cable connectors on ServeRAID-M1015 adapter

Figure 6. Cable connectors on ServeRAID-M5014 adapter

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Figure 7. Cable connectors on ServeRAID-M5015 adapter

Note:

v For proper cooling, do not install any card in the slot next in sequence to a

ServeRAID adapter with battery backup module (for example, if a ServeRAID
adapter with battery backup module is installed in slot 2, do not install any
card in slot 3).

v If the server is configured for RAID operation using a ServeRAID adapter,

you might have to reconfigure your disk arrays after you install drives. See
the ServeRAID adapter documentation for additional information about RAID
operation and complete instructions for using the ServeRAID adapter.

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Review the following information before connecting power, configuration, and signal
cables for the drives:

1. For server models with four 3.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drives.

v The following illustration shows the internal power cable routing.

v The following illustration shows the internal configuration cable routing.

v The following illustration shows the internal signal cable routing for installing a

ServeRAID adapter.

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2. For server models with eight 3.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drives.

v The following illustration shows the internal power cable routing.

v The following illustration shows the internal configuration cable routing.

v The following illustration shows the internal signal cable routing for installing a

ServeRAID adapter.

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3. For server models with eight 2.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drives.

v The following illustration shows the internal power cable routing.

v The following illustration shows the internal configuration cable routing.

v The following illustration shows the internal signal cable routing for installing a

ServeRAID adapter.

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4. For server models with sixteen 2.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drives.

v The following illustration shows the internal power cable routing.

v The following illustration shows the internal configuration cable routing.

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v The following illustration shows the internal signal cable routing for installing a

ServeRAID adapter and a ServeRAID expansion adapter.

Note: SAS expander card does not support 3 GB RAID adapters.

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5. For server models with twenty-four 2.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drives.

v The following illustration shows the internal power cable routing.

v The following illustration shows the internal configuration cable routing.

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v The following illustration shows the internal signal cable routing for installing a

ServeRAID adapter and two ServeRAID expansion adapters.

Note:

– SAS expander card does not support 3 GB RAID adapters.
– When using ServeRAID adapter M1015 to support more than sixteen

2.5-inch hard disk drives, the maximum number of RAID supported drives
is 16. All the other drives will remain JBOD (the drives are presented to
the operating system without a RAID configuration).

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Removing the left-side cover

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

working correctly. Start the server, and make sure that the operating system starts,
if an operating system is installed, or that a 19990305 error code is displayed,
indicating that an operating system was not found but the server is otherwise
working correctly. If the server is not working correctly, see the Problem
Determination and Service Guide for diagnostic information.

To remove the cover, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines”
on page 35.

2. If you are planning to view the error LEDs that are on the system board and
components, leave the server connected to power and go directly to step 5.

3. Turn off the server and all attached devices.

4. Disconnect all external cables and power cords.

5. Using the supplied key, unlock the left-side cover.

6. Pull the cover-release latch down and rotate the top edge of the cover away
from the server.

Attention: For proper cooling and airflow, replace the cover before you turn
on the server. Operating the server for extended periods of time (more than 30
minutes) with the cover removed might damage server components.

7. Remove the left-side cover from the server.

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Opening the bezel media door

To open or remove the media door, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines”
on page 35.

2. Unlock the left-side cover.

Note: You must unlock the left-side cover to open or remove the bezel. When
you lock the left-side cover, it locks both the cover and the bezel.

3. Press the button on the left edge of the bezel, and rotate the left side of the
bezel away from the server.

4. From inside of the top section of the bezel door, slide the blue tab up to unlock
the bezel media door; then, grasp the depressed area on the left side of the
media door and pull the door open.

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Note: To remove the media door from the bezel, push upward on the media
door hinge to remove it from the bezel.

5. When the media door is unlocked, the icon on the side of the bezel will be in
the unlocked position.

Media door icon

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Removing the air baffle

To remove the air baffle, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines”
on page 35.

2. Turn off the server and all attached devices.

3. Disconnect all external cables and power cords.

4. Remove the left-side cover (see “Removing the left-side cover” on page 57 for
more information).

5. Remove the power supplies from the power-supply cage.

6. Unlatch the power-supply cage and rotate it out of the server until it locks.

7. Rotate the rear of the air baffle up 1. Find the pinch tab on the air baffle,
pinch it together with your fingers 2, and lift the air baffle out of the server
3.

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Installing the air baffle

To install the air baffle, complete the following steps:

1. With the rear (hinged) part of the air baffle lifted up, align the positioning pins on
the ends of the air baffle with the locating holes in the server chassis and fan
cage assembly.

2. Slide the air baffle down into the server 1 until the positioning pins fit into the
locating holes; then, press down on the air baffle until the pinch tab clicks into
place.

3. Rotate the rear (hinged) part of the air baffle 2 down to the system board.

Note: Make sure that the power-supply cage cables are not caught under the
air baffle.

4. Return the power-supply cage to its closed position (see “Closing the
power-supply cage” on page 65).

5. Install the hot-swap power supply or power supplies (see “Installing a redundant
power supply and fans” on page 102).

6. Install and lock the left-side cover (see “Completing the installation” on page

105).

7. Reconnect the external cables and power cords; then, turn on the attached
devices and turn on the server.

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Installing the fan cage assembly

Attention:

v Replace a hot-swap fan within 30 seconds of removal.
v To ensure proper cooling and airflow, do not operate the server for more than 30

minutes with the side cover removed.

To install the fan cage assembly, complete the following steps.

1. Align the fan cage assembly with the guide rails on the sides of the chassis.

Note: Make sure that both release buttons click into place.

2. Slide the fan cage assembly into the chassis and press firmly until the fan cage
is seated firmly in place.

3. Install the air baffle (see “Installing the air baffle” on page 61).

4. Rotate the power-supply cage assembly back into the server. Press the
power-supply release tab and rotate the power-supply cage assembly into the
chassis.

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Opening the power-supply cage

Opening the power-supply cage allows access to the air baffle, microprocessors,
and DIMMs. To open the power-supply cage, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii, and “Handling
static-sensitive devices” on page 37.

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

3. Press the release latch on the power supplies and pull them out of the
power-supply cage.

Hot-swap
power supply

Release
latch

4. Unlock and remove the left-side cover (see “Removing the left-side cover” on
page 57 for more information).

5. Pull up on the power-supply cage handle to unlock the cage; then, rotate the
cage out until it stops. The tab on the rear power-supply latch bracket clicks into
place when the cage is completely out of the way.

6. Let the power-supply cage rest on the rear power-supply latch bracket.

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Closing the power-supply cage

To return the power-supply cage to its closed position, complete the following steps:

1. Rotate the power-supply cage slightly toward the rear side; then, push down on
the release tab on the rear power-supply support bracket.

Power supply
support bracket

Power supply
release tab

Attention: Be sure to move the cables out of the way of the power supply
cage before you start to move the cage back into the server.

2. Carefully rotate the power-supply cage into the server chassis. The locating tabs
on the power-supply cage must fit over the corresponding tabs on the front latch
bracket.

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Power-supply cage

Power-supply cage

Power-supply
cage handle

Locating tabs

front latch bracket

Locating tabs

Notch

3. Rotate the power-supply cage handle down until the handle tip engages the
notch in the front latch bracket; then, lower the handle until it locks in place.

Power supply
cage closed

4. Install and lock the left-side cover (see “Completing the installation” on page

105).

5. Install the hot-swap power supplies.

6. Reconnect the external cables and power cords; then, turn on the attached
devices and turn on the server.

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Installing an adapter

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

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

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

v Avoid touching the components and gold-edge connectors on the adapter.
v PCI slots 1 and 6 support half-length PCI adapters only.
v PCI slots 2, 3, 4, and 5 support full-height and full-length PCI adapters.
v The PCI Express extender card supports a full-length adapter.
v The PCI-X extender card supports two full-length adapters.
v PCI slots 1 and 5 support the RAID adapters.
v PCI slot 2 supports a VGA adapter.
v The PCI configuration:

– Slot 1 is a PCI Express x8 slot with x8 links, PCI Express Base Specification

Revision 2.0 compliant.

– Slot 2 is a PCI Express x16 slot with x8 links, PCI Express Base Specification

Revision 2.0 compliant.

– Slots 3 and 4 are PCI Express x8 slots with x4 links, PCI Express Base

Specification Revision 2.0 compliant.

– Slot 5 is a PCI Express x8 slot with x8 links, PCI Express Base Specification

Revision 2.0 compliant.
– Slot 6 is a PCI 33/32 slot, PCI 2.2 compliant.
– PCI Express extender card slot 7 is a PCI Express x8 slot with x4 links, PCI

Express 1.0a compliant.

Note: The PCI Express extender card comes standard on the System x3500

M3 server.
– PCI-X extender card slots 7 and 8 are PCI-X slots with 64/32 bits, 133/100/66

MHz from PXH.

v The system scans PCI slots 1 through 6 to assign system resources. The system

then starts (boots) the system devices in the following order, if you have not
changed the default boot precedence: integrated Ethernet controller,
ServeRAID-BR10i SAS adapter, and then PCI, PCI-X, and PCI Express slots.

Note: To change the boot precedence for PCI and PCI-X devices, start the
Setup utility and select Start Options from the main menu. See the “Starting the
Setup utility” on page 109 for details about using the Setup utility.

v The server uses a rotational interrupt technique to configure PCI adapters so that

you can install PCI adapters that do not support sharing of PCI interrupts.

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

To install an adapter, complete the following steps:

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1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines”
on page 35.

2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords and
all external cables. Remove the left-side cover (see “Removing the left-side
cover” on page 57 for more information).

3. See the documentation that comes with the adapter for any cabling instructions
and information about jumper or switch settings. (It might be easier for you to
route cables before you install the adapter.)

4. Rotate the adapter-retention brackets to the open position.

5. Remove the expansion-slot cover.

6. If you are installing a full-length adapter, remove the blue adapter guide (if any)
from the end of the adapter. Otherwise, continue with the next step.

Adapter guide

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7. Press the adapter firmly into the expansion slot, lower the adapter-retention
bracket, and make sure that the bracket is in the closed position.

Attention: Incomplete insertion might cause damage to the system board or
the adapter.

8. Connect any needed cables to the adapter.

If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to
“Completing the installation” on page 105.

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Installing a DVD drive

1. To install a DVD drive on models with four 3.5-inch, eight 2.5-ich or

sixteen 2.5-inch hard disk drives, complete the following steps:

a. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation

guidelines” on page 35.

b. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords

and all external cables.

c. Unlock and remove the left-side cover (see “Removing the left-side cover”

on page 57).

d. Remove the fan cage assembly.

e. Open the bezel by pressing the button on the left edge of the bezel, and

rotate the left side of the bezel away from the server.

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f. Remove the EMC shield from the bay in which you want to install the drive.

Note: If you are installing a drive that contains a laser, observe the following
safety precaution.

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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

`

g. Touch the static-protective package that contains the DVD drive to any

unpainted metal surface on the server; then, remove the DVD drive from the
package and place it on a static-protective surface.

h. Set any jumpers or switches on the drive according to the documentation

that comes with the drive.

Note: You might find it easier to install the new drive from the front and
then attach the cables.

i. Remove the blue optical drive rails from the inside of the drive bay in which

you want to install the drive. Align the holes on the blue optical drive rails
with the pins on the side of the drive and snap the optical drive rails onto the
drive.

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j. If you are installing a 5.25-in drive in bay 2, push the drive into the bay until

it locks into place. If you are installing a 3.5-in drive in bay 2, attach the

5.25-in conversion kit and push the drive into the drive bay.

k. Connect power and signal cables to the drive and the connectors on the

system board. (See “System-board internal connectors” on page 23 and
“Internal cable routing and connectors” on page 38 for more information.)

l. Route the signal cable through the plastic slot on the bottom of the chassis

underneath the fan cage assembly so that it does not block the airflow.

m. Reinstall the fan cage assembly.

n. Reinstall the air baffle (see “Installing the air baffle” on page 61).
o. Rotate the power-supply cage assembly back into the server. Press the

power-supply cage release tab and rotate the power-supply cage assembly
into the chassis.

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p. If you have another drive to install or remove, do so now.
q. Replace the left-side cover and bezel; then, lock the side cover and bezel.
r. Reconnect the external cables and power cords.

2. To install the UltraSlim DVD drive on models with eight 3.5-inch, complete

the following steps:

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

instructions in addition to the instructions in this chapter.

v Make sure that you have all the cables and other equipment that are

specified in the documentation that comes with the drive.

v The server supports one ultra-slim SATA optical drive.
a. If you are replacing a drive, make sure that:

v You have all the cables and other equipment that are specified in the

documentation that comes with the new drive.

v You have checked the instructions that come with the new drive to

determine whether you must set any switches or jumpers in the drive.

v You have removed the blue optical drive rails from the side of the old

drive and have them available for installation on the new drive.

Note: If you are installing a drive that contains a laser, observe the
following safety precaution.

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.

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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

`

b. Touch the static-protective package that contains the UltraSlim DVD drive to

any unpainted metal surface on the server; then, remove the UltraSlim DVD
drive from the package.

c. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation

guidelines” on page 35.

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

and all external cables.

e. Unlock and remove the left-side cover (see “Removing the left-side cover”

on page 57).

f. Remove the fan cage assembly.

g. Open the bezel by pressing the button on the left edge of the bezel, and

rotate the left side of the bezel away from the server.

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h. Rotate the power-supply cage assembly out of the chassis. Lift up the

power-supply cage handle and pull the power-supply cage assembly all the
way up until the retainer latch locks the cage in place on the chassis.

i. Disconnect the power and signal cables of the DVD drive from the system

board.

j. Pull the power and signal cables of the UltraSlim DVD drive through the slim

slot on top of the 3.5-inch hard disk drive cage.

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k. Connect the power and signal cables to the UltraSlim DVD drive. (See

“Internal cable routing and connectors” on page 38 for more information.)

l. Attach the drive retention clip to the side of the new drive.

m. Slide the UltraSlim DVD drive into the slim slot on top of the 3.5-inch disk

drive cage until the drive clicks into place.

Note: Pull the power and signal cables of the UltraSlim DVD drive into the
slim slot on top of the cage first. Make sure the cables are not stuck when
you slide the UltraSlim DVD drive into the cage.

n. Slide the 3.5-inch disk drive cage into the upper opening of the server along

the lower edge of the opening.

Note: Pull the power and signal cables of the UltraSlim DVD drive into the
upper opening of the server first. Make sure the cables are not stuck when
you slide the disk drive cage into the server.

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o. Secure the 3.5-inch disk drive cage with the screws.
p. Reconnect the power and signal cables of the UltraSlim DVD drive to the

system board. (See “Internal cable routing and connectors” on page 38 for

more information.)
q. Reinstall the air baffle.
r. Reinstall the fan cage assembly.

s. Rotate the power-supply cage assembly back into the server. Press the

power-supply cage release tab and rotate the power-supply cage assembly

into the chassis.
t. Close the bezel.
u. Install and lock the left-side cover (see “Completing the installation” on page

105).

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v. Reconnect the external cables and power cords; then, turn on the attached

devices and turn on the server.

If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to
“Completing the installation” on page 105.

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Installing a USB or SATA tape drive

The server supports USB and SATA tape drives. When you install a tape drive, be
sure to connect the internal tape cable to the correct connector on the system
board.

To install a tape drive, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines”
on page 35.

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

3. Unlock and remove the left-side cover (see “Removing the left-side cover” on
page 57 for more information).

4. Open the bezel by pressing the button on the left edge of the bezel, and rotate
the left side of the bezel away from the server.

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5. Remove the EMC shields from the drive bays.

6. Find the blue drive rails in the server bay and install one on each side of the
tape drive.

7. Slide the tape drive into the server.

8. Close the bezel.

9. Remove the power supplies from the rear of the server.

10. Carefully lay the server down on its side.

11. Open the power-supply cage (see “Opening the power-supply cage” on page
64 for more information).

12. Remove the air baffle (see “Removing the air baffle” on page 60 for more
information).

13. Remove the fan cage assembly.

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14. If the tape drive came with screws, secure the drive to the server chassis,
using the supplied screws.

15. Connect one end of the tape drive cable to the USB or SATA connector on the
system board, depending upon the type of tape drive that you are installing;
then, route the cable through the cable holders on the inside of the server and
connect the opposite end of the cable to the back of the tape drive (see
“Internal cable routing and connectors” on page 38 for more information.)

Note: If you are installing an RDX internal USB tape drive, use the
SATA-to-traditional power converter cable to serve as a bridge between the
optical power cable and the power connector on the RDX tape drive.

16. Connect the power cable to the tape drive and to the connector on the system
board (see “Internal cable routing and connectors” on page 38 for more
information.)

17. Reinstall the fan cage assembly.

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18. Reinstall the air baffle (see “Installing the air baffle” on page 61.)

19. Reinstall or close the power-supply cage (see “Closing the power-supply cage”
on page 65 for more information).

20. Reinstall the power supplies.

21. Replace the left-side cover; then, lock the side cover and bezel.

22. Reconnect the external cables and power cords.

If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to
“Completing the installation” on page 105.

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Installing a hot-swap hard disk drive

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

v The server supports up to twenty-four 2.5-inch, SAS/SATA hot-swap hard disk

drives or up to eight 3.5-inch, SAS/SATA hot-swap hard disk drives in the
standard hot-swap bays depending on your model.

Note:

– SAS expander card does not support 3 GB RAID adapters.
– When using ServeRAID adapter M1015 to support more than sixteen 2.5-inch

hard disk drives, the maximum number of RAID supported drives is 16. All the
other drives will remain JBOD (the drives are presented to the operating
system without a RAID configuration).

– If the server is configured for RAID operation using a ServeRAID adapter, you

might have to reconfigure your disk arrays after you install drives. See the
ServeRAID adapter documentation for additional information about RAID
operation and complete instructions for using the ServeRAID adapter.

v The hot-swap drives are arranged horizontally in the standard hard disk drive

cage.

v On models with 2.5-inch hard disk drives, the drive numbers are 0 through 7

(right to left). 8 through 15 (right to left). 16 through 23 (right to left). When you
install hard disk drives, start with drive 0.

v On models with four 3.5-inch hard disk drives, the drive numbers are 0 through 3

(left to right). On models with eight 3.5-inch hard disk drives, hard disk drive cage
for drive 4 through 7 (left to right) is added.

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

servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/ .

v Inspect the drive tray for signs of damage.
v Make sure that the drive is correctly installed in the tray.
v See the documentation for the ServeRAID adapter for instructions for installing a

hard disk drive.

Note: For proper cooling, do not install any card in the slot next in sequence to
a ServeRAID adapter with battery backup module (for example, if a ServeRAID
adapter with battery backup module is installed in slot 2, do not install any card
in slot 3).

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

using drives with different speed ratings might cause all drives to operate at the
speed of the slowest drive.

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

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

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

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

v The drive ID of each hot-swap hard disk drive is printed on the hard disk drive

cage.

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