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Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in Appendix B, “Notices,” on page 77, the IBM Safety Information and Environmental Notices and User Guide documents on the IBM Documentation CD, and the Warranty Information.

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Contents

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

Chapter 1. The System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 server .........1

The IBM Documentation CD ....................2

Hardware and software requirements ................2

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

Related documentation ......................3

Notices and statements in this document ................4

Features and specifications.....................5

What your server offers ......................7

Reliability, availability, and serviceability ................9

IBM Systems Director ......................10

The UpdateXpress System Pack Installer (UXSPI) ............11

Server controls, LEDs, and power ..................11

Front view..........................11

Rear view ..........................14

Rear view LEDs .......................15

Server power features .....................16

Chapter 2. Installing optional devices................19

Server components .......................20

Memory-card DIMM connectors ..................21

Memory-card LEDs ......................21

SAS-backplane connectors ...................22

Microprocessor-board connectors .................22

Microprocessor-board LEDs ...................23

I/O-board connectors......................24

I/O-board jumpers .......................24

I/O-board LEDs........................25

Installation guidelines ......................25

A single-power-supply server operating at 208 V ac ..........27

System reliability guidelines ...................27

Working inside the server with the power on .............27

Handling static-sensitive devices .................27

Internal cable routing and connectors ................29

Removing the top cover .....................30

Removing the top-cover bracket ..................31

Installing the top-cover bracket ...................33

Removing the bezel .......................34

Installing an adapter .......................34

Installing a hot-swap power supply .................36

Installing a hot-swap hard disk drive .................37

Installing a DVD (optical) drive ...................39

Installing a hard disk drive backplane ................39

Installing a QPI wrap card .....................43

Installing an internal removable flash drive ...............44

Memory modules ........................46

Installing a memory card ....................51

Installing DIMMs .......................52

Installing a microprocessor ....................55

Completing the installation.....................59

Connecting the cables .....................59

Updating the server configuration .................60

Chapter 3. Configuring the server .................61

Using the Setup utility ......................62

Starting the Setup utility ....................62

Setup utility menu choices....................62

Passwords .........................66

Using the Boot Selection Menu program ...............67

Starting the backup server firmware .................67

Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD ............68

ServerGuide features .....................68

Setup and configuration overview .................69

Typical operating-system installation ................69

Installing your operating system without using ServerGuide .......69

Using the integrated management module ...............70

Obtaining the IP address for the Web interface access ..........71

Logging on to the Web interface ..................71

Using the remote presence and blue-screen capture features........72

Enabling the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility program ..........72

Configuring the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet controller...........72

Configuring RAID arrays .....................73

IBM Advanced Settings Utility program ................73

Updating IBM Systems Director ...................73

Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance ..........75

Before you call .........................75

Using the documentation .....................75

Getting help and information from the World Wide Web ..........75

Software service and support ...................76

Hardware service and support ...................76

IBM Taiwan product service ....................76

Appendix B. Notices ......................77

Trademarks ..........................77

Important notes.........................78

Particulate contamination .....................79

Documentation format ......................79

Electronic emission notices ....................80

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement .........80

Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement ........80

Avis de conformité à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada ........80

Australia and New Zealand Class A statement ............80

United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirement.........80

European Union EMC Directive conformance statement .........81

Taiwanese Class A warning statement ...............81

Germany Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive ...........81

People's Republic of China Class A warning statement .........82

Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement . . . 82

Korean Class A warning statement ................82

Index ............................83

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Safety

Before installing this product, read the Safety Information.

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

Pred instalací tohoto produktu si prectete prírucku bezpecnostních instrukcí.

Læs sikkerhedsforskrifterne, før du installerer dette produkt.

Lees voordat u dit product installeert eerst de veiligheidsvoorschriften.

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

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

Vor der Installation dieses Produkts die Sicherheitshinweise lesen.

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

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

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

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

Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten.

Important:

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

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

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

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Statement 1:

DANGER

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

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

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

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

outlet.

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

this product.

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

cables.

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

structural damage.

v Disconnect the attached power cords, telecommunications systems,

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

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

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

To Connect: To Disconnect:

1. Turn everything OFF.

2. First, attach all cables to devices.

3. Attach signal cables to connectors.

4. Attach power cords to outlet.

5. Turn device ON.

1. Turn everything OFF.

2. First, remove power cords from outlet.

3. Remove signal cables from connectors.

4. Remove all cables from devices.

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Statement 2:

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

Do not:

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

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

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Statement 3:

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

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

result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable

parts inside the device. v Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than

those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure.

DANGER

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

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

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

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Statement 4:

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

CAUTION: Use safe practices when lifting.

Statement 5:

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

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Statement 8:

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

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

Statement 11:

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

Statement 12:

CAUTION: The following label indicates a hot surface nearby.

Statement 13:

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DANGER

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

Statement 15:

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

Statement 17:

CAUTION: The following label indicates moving parts nearby.

Statement 26:

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

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

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

Important: This product is not suitable for use with visual display workplace devices according to Clause 2 of the German Ordinance for Work with Visual Display Units.

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Chapter 1. The System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 server

This Installation and User's Guide contains instructions for setting up your IBM System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 Types 7145 and 7146 server, installing optional devices, and for starting and configuring the server. For diagnostic and troubleshooting information and instructions for removing and installing server components, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide that is on the IBM Documentation CD.

The IBM System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 server is a 4U 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 document that comes with the server.

-high, high-performance

The server contains IBM Enterprise X-Architecture technologies, which help increase performance, reliability, and availability. For more information, see “What your server offers” on page 7 and “Reliability, availability, and serviceability” on page

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.

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.

Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. Procedures for locating

firmware and documentation might vary slightly from what is described in this document.

1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/.

2. Under Product support, click System x.

3. Under Popular links, click Software and device drivers for firmware updates, or click Publications lookup for documentation updates.

Record information about the server in the following table.

Product name IBM System x3850 X5 or x3950 X5 Machine type 7145 or 7146 Model number _____________________________________________ Serial 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.

ID labels

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

The IBM Documentation CD

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

Hardware and software requirements

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

v Microsoft v 100 MHz microprocessor v 32 MB of RAM

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Windows®XP, Windows 2000, or Red Hat Linux

v Adobe®Acrobat Reader 3.0 (or later) or xpdf, which comes with Linux operating

systems

Using the Documentation Browser

Use the Documentation Browser to browse the contents of the CD, read brief descriptions of the documents, and view documents, using Adobe Acrobat Reader or xpdf. The Documentation Browser automatically detects the regional settings in your server and displays the documents in the language for that region (if available). If a document is not available in the language for that region, the English-language version is displayed.

Use one of the following procedures to start the Documentation Browser: v If Autostart is enabled, insert the CD into the CD or DVD drive. The

Documentation Browser starts automatically.

v If Autostart is disabled or is not enabled for all users, use one of the following

procedures: – If you are using a Windows operating system, insert the CD into the CD or

DVD drive and click Start --> Run.IntheOpen field, type

e:\win32.bat

where e is the drive letter of the CD or DVD drive, and click OK.

– If you are using Red Hat Linux, insert the CD into the CD or DVD drive; then,

run the following command from the /mnt/cdrom directory:

sh runlinux.sh

Select your server from the Product menu. The Available Topics list displays all the documents for your server. Some documents might be in folders. A plus sign (+) indicates each folder or document that has additional documents under it. Click the plus sign to display the additional documents.

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

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

Click Help for detailed information about using the Documentation Browser.

Related documentation

This Installation and User’s Guide contains general information about the server, including how to set up, install supported optional devices, and how to configure the server. The following documentation also comes with the server:

v IBM Warranty Information

This printed document contains the warranty terms and a pointer to the IBM Statement of Limited Warranty on the IBM Web site.

v Safety Information

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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 Rack Installation Instructions

This printed document contains detailed instructions for installing your server in a rack.

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 Documentation CD.

The ToolsCenter for System x and BladeCenter is an online information center that contains information about tools for updating, managing, and deploying firmware, device drivers, and operating systems. The ToolsCenter for System x and BladeCenter is at http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/toolsctr/v1r0/index.jsp.

The server might have features that are not described in the documentation that comes with the server. The documentation might be updated occasionally to include information about those features, or technical updates might be available to provide additional information that is not included in the server documentation. 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 IBM System support, click System x.

3. Under Popular links, click Publications lookup.

4. From the Product family menu, select System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 and click Continue.

Notices and statements in this document

The caution and danger statements in this document are also in the multilingual Safety Information document, which is on the IBM Documentation CD. Each statement is numbered for reference to the corresponding statement in your language in the Safety Information document.

The following notices and statements are used in this document:

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v Note: These notices provide important tips, guidance, or advice. v Important: These notices provide information or advice that might help you avoid

inconvenient or problem situations.

v Attention: These notices indicate potential damage to programs, devices, or

data. An attention notice is placed just before the instruction or situation in which damage might occur.

v Caution: These statements indicate situations that can be potentially hazardous

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

v Danger: These statements indicate situations that can be potentially lethal or

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

Features and specifications

The following information is a summary of the features and specifications of the server. Depending on the server model, some features might not be available, or some specifications might not apply.

Notes:

1. Racks are marked in vertical increments of 4.45 cm (1.75 inches). Each increment is referred to as a unit, or “U.” A 1-U-high device is 4.45 cm (1.75 inches) tall.

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

3. The sound levels were measured in controlled acoustical environments according to the procedures specified by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) S12.10 and ISO 7779 and are reported in accordance with ISO

9296. Actual sound-pressure levels in a given location might exceed the average values stated because of room reflections and other nearby noise sources. The declared sound-power levels indicate an upper limit, below which a large number of computers will operate.

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Table 1. Features and specifications

Microprocessor:

v Intel

v 1066 MHz front-side bus (FSB) v Support for up to four microprocessors,

Note: Use the Setup utility to determine the type and speed of the microprocessors.

Memory:

v Type: Registered, ECC, PC3-10600

v Sizes: 1 GB and 2 GB (PC3-10600

v Minimum: 4 GB (two DIMMs per

v Maximum: 1 TB (eight memory cards,

v Connectors: Two-way interleaved, eight

Drives:

v Slim CD/DVD-ROM: SATA (optional) v Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) hard disk

Expansion bays:

v Eight SAS, 2.5-inch bays v One 12.7 mm removable-media drive

Expansion slots:

v Six non-hot-swap PCI Express x8 (three

v One non-hot-swap PCI Express x16

v Emulex 10 GbE Custom Adapter for IBM

Xeon®EX multi-core microprocessor with up to 24 MB last level cache.

– Four Quick Path Interconnect (QPI)

links per microprocessor at up to 6.4 GT/s (gigatransfers per second)

– Four Scalable Memory Interconnect

(SMI) links per microprocessor at up to 6.4 GT/s

double data rate (DDR) III, SDRAM

running at 1066 Mb/sec), 4 GB, 8 GB, and 16 GB (PC3-8500 running at 1066 Mb/sec) in pairs

memory card minimum)

each card containing 8 DIMM connectors for a total of 64 DIMMs)

dual inline memory module (DIMM) connectors per memory card

drives (optional)

bay (CD/DVD drive optional)

full-length and three half-length) slots

(full-length) slot

System x in slot 7 (optional in some models)

Upgradeable microcode:

System UEFI, FPGA, diagnostics, service processor, IMM, and SAS microcode

Power supply:

v Standard: One or two dual-rated power

supplies (depending on the model). – 1975 watts at 220 V ac input – 875 watts at 110 V ac input

v Hot-swappable and redundant at 220 V

ac, only with two power supplies

v If the server is operating at 110 V ac, a

second power supply must be installed.

Size:

v 4U v Height: 172.8 mm (6.81 in.) v Depth: 712.13 mm (28.04 in.) v Width: (without rack EIA brackets) 440

mm (17.32 in.)

v Width: (with rack EIA brackets) 482.6

mm (19 in.)

v Weight: approximately 49.90 kg (110

lb) when fully configured

Integrated functions:

v Integrated management module (IMM),

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

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

(2.0) – Four on rear of server – Two on front of server – Two internal

v Broadcom 5709 dual 10/100/1000 MB

Ethernet controller

v Matrox video

– 16 MB video memory – SVGA compatible

v Serial-attached SCSI (SAS) controller

with RAID capabilities

v Support for ServeRAID-BR10i

SAS/SATA and ServeRAID-M5015 SAS/SATA controllers

v Serial connector v QPI Expansion Ports

Environment:

v Air temperature:

– Server on:

- 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F); altitude: 0 to 914 m (3000 ft).

- 10°C to 32°C (50°F to 90°F); altitude: 914 to 2133 m (7000 ft).

– Server off: 10°C to 43°C (50.0°F to

109.4°F); maximum altitude: 2133 m

(6998.0 ft)

v Humidity:

– Server on: 8% to 80% – Server off: 8% to 80%

v Particulate contamination:

Attention: Airborne particulates and reactive gases acting alone or in combination with other environmental factors such as humidity or temperature might pose a risk to the server. For information about the limits for particulates and gases, see “Particulate contamination” on page 79.

Heat output:

Approximate heat output: v Minimum configuration: 648 Btu per hour

(190 watts)

v Typical configuration: 3753 Btu per hour

(1100 watts)

v Design maximum configuration:

– 5971 Btu per hour (1930 watts) at 110

Vac

– 6739 Btu per hour (2150 watts) at 220

Vac

Electrical input:

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

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

v Input voltage high range:

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

v Approximate input kilovolt-amperes (kVA):

– Minimum: 0.20 kVA – Typical: 1.12 kVA – Maximum: 1.95 kVA (110 V ac) – Maximum: 2.17 kVA (220 V ac)

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Acoustical noise emissions:

v Sound power, idle: 5.8 bel declared v Sound power, operating: 6.3 bel

declared

Airflow:

v Nominal airflow: 67 cubic feet per

minute (CFM)

v Typical airflow: 100 CFM v Maximum airflow: 241 CFM

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 reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS) capabilities; and basic input/output system (BIOS) compatibility support. UEFI replaces the BIOS and defines a standard interface between the operating system, platform firmware, and external devices. UEFI-compliant System x servers are capable of booting UEFI-compliant operating systems, BIOS-based operating systems, and BIOS-based adapters as well as UEFI-compliant adapters.

Note: The server does not support DOS.

v Integrated management module

The integrated management module (IMM) combines service processor functions, video controller, and remote presence and blue-screen capture features 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 IMM event log, and alerts you to the problem. Optionally, the IMM also provides a virtual presence capability for remote server management capabilities. The IMM provides remote server management through industry-standard interfaces:

– Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) version 2.0 – Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) version 3 – Common Information Model (CIM) – Web browser (For more information, see “Using the integrated management

module” on page 70.)

v IBM Systems Director

IBM Systems Director is a platform-management foundation that streamlines the way you manage physical and virtual systems in a heterogeneous environment. By using industry standards, IBM Systems Director supports multiple operating systems and virtualization technologies for IBM and non-IBM x86 platforms. For more information, see the documentation on the IBM Systems Director DVD and “IBM Systems Director” on page 10.

v IBM Electronic Service Agent

IBM Electronic Service Agent is a software tool that monitors the server for hardware error events and automatically submits electronic service requests to IBM service and support. Also, it can collect and transmit system configuration information on a scheduled basis so that the information is available to you and your support representative. It uses minimal system resources, is available free of charge, and can be downloaded from the Web. For more information and to download Electronic Service Agent, go to http://www.ibm.com/support/electronic/.

v IBM X-Architecture

IBM X-Architecture technology combines proven, innovative IBM designs to make your x86-processor-based server powerful, scalable, and reliable. For more information, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/xarchitecture/ enterprise/index.html

v Large system-memory capacity

Server Firmware (server firmware) offers several features,

technology

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The server supports up to 1 TB of system memory. The memory controller supports error correcting code (ECC) for up to 64 industry-standard PC3-10600,

1.8 V, 240-pin, registered, double-data-rate (DDR) III, synchronous dynamic random access memory (SDRAM) dual inline memory modules (DIMMs).

v Memory ProteXion

The Memory ProteXion feature provides the equivalent of a hot-spare drive in a RAID array. It is based in the memory controller, and it enables the server to sense when a chip on a DIMM has failed and to route the data around the failed chip.

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 68.

v Integrated network support

The server comes with an integrated Broadcom 5709 dual Gigabit Ethernet controller, which supports connection to a 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1000 Mbps network. For more information, see “Configuring the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet controller” on page 72.

v Integrated Trusted Platform Module (TPM)

This integrated security chip performs cryptographic functions and stores private and public secure keys. It provides the hardware support for the Trusted Computing Group (TCG) specification. You can download the software to support the TCG specification, when the software is available.

v Large data-storage capacity and hot-swap capability

The server supports up to eight 1-inch (26 mm) slim-high, 2.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drives that are connected to two SAS backplanes. With the hot-swap feature, you can add, remove, and replace hard disk drives without turning off the server. For more information, see “Installing a hot-swap hard disk drive” on page

37.

v Light path diagnostics

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

v PCI Express 2.0 adapter capabilities

The server has six slots for PCI Express 2.0 x8 adapters and one slot for PCI Express x16 adapters. For more information, see “Installing an adapter” on page

34.

v Active Energy Manager

The Active Energy Manager solution is an IBM Systems Director extension that measures and reports server power consumption as it occurs. This enables you to monitor power consumption in correlation to specific software applications programs and hardware configurations. You can obtain the measurement values through the systems-management interface and view them, using IBM Systems Director. For more information, see the documentation on the IBM Systems Director DVD, or see http://www.ibm.com/systems/management/director/ extensions/actengmgr.html.

v Dynamic System Analysis (DSA) Preboot diagnostic programs

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The DSA Preboot diagnostic programs are stored in integrated USB memory and collect and analyze system information to aid in diagnosing server problems. The diagnostic programs collect the following information about the server: – Event logs for ServeRAID controllers and service processors – Hard disk drive health – Installed hardware – Light path diagnostics status – Network interfaces and settings – RAID controller configuration – Service processor status and configuration – System configuration – Vital product data, firmware, and UEFI configuration

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

v Redundant connection

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

v Redundant cooling and power capabilities

The redundant cooling of the fans in the server enables continued operation if one of the fans fails. The server supports up to two hot-swap power supplies, which provide redundant power for many server configurations.

v ServeRAID support

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

v Symmetric multiprocessing (SMP)

The server supports up to four multi-core Intel Xeon microprocessors. One or more multi-core microprocessors provides SMP capability.

Reliability, availability, and serviceability

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

The server has the following RAS features: v Advanced memory features:

– Single-bit memory error detection – Single-bit memory error hardware correction – Multi single-bit memory error recovery and corrections – Uncorrectable error (UE) detection – Full array memory mirroring (FAMM) redundancy – Automatic failover recovery for UEs when FAMM is configured – Automated logical removal of failed DIMMs on reboots prior to replacement – Automatic address parity checking during writes and reads

v Automatic BIOS recovery (ABR) for UEFI v Automatic error retry and recovery v Automatic restart after a power failure v Availability of microcode and diagnostic levels v Integrated management module (service processor)

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v Built-in, menu-driven electrically erasable programmable ROM (EEPROM) based

setup, system configuration, and diagnostic programs

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

redundancy

v Error codes and messages v Error correcting code (ECC) L2 cache and system memory v Fault-resistant startup v Hot-swap hard disk drives v IBM Systems Director workgroup-hardware-management tool v Information and light path diagnostics LED panels v Integrated management module v Service processor adapter for remote systems management v Parity checking on the SAS bus and PCI Express buses v Power managed and Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)

compliant

v Power-on self-test (POST) v Predictive Failure Analysis (PFA) alerts v Redundant Ethernet capabilities (requires optional Ethernet adapter) with failover

support

v Redundant hot-swap capability

– Cooling fans with speed-sensing capability – Power supplies

v Remind button to temporarily flash the system-error LED v Remote system problem-determination support v ROM-based diagnostic programs v Standby voltage for systems-management features and monitoring v Startup (boot) from LAN using Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) protocol v System auto-configuring from the configuration menu v System error logging v Upgradeable microcode for POST, IMM, diagnostics, service processor, and

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

v Vital product data (VPD) on microprocessors, system boards, power supplies,

and SAS (hot-swap-drive) backplane

v Wake on LAN capability

IBM Systems Director

Through a single user interface, IBM Systems Director provides consistent views for viewing managed systems, determining how these systems relate to one another, and identifying their statuses, helping to correlate technical resources with business needs. A set of common tasks that are included with IBM Systems Director provides many of the core capabilities that are required for basic management, which means instant out-of-the-box business value. These common tasks include discovery, inventory, configuration, system health, monitoring, updates, event notification, and automation for managed systems.

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

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

inventory and relationships to the other network resources

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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, the IBM Systems Director Information Center at http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/director/v6r1x/ index.jsp?topic=/director_6.1/fqm0_main.html and the Systems Management Web page at http://www.ibm.com/systems/management/, which presents an overview of IBM Systems Management and IBM Systems Director.

The UpdateXpress System Pack Installer (UXSPI)

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

Server controls, LEDs, and power

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

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

Front view

The following illustration shows the controls, LEDs, and connectors on the front of the server. (See “Operator information panel” on page 12 for information about the operator information panel.) The DVD drive is optional in some models.

Electrostatic-discharge connector

DVD-eject button

DVD drive activity LED

USB connectors

Operator information panel

Hard disk drive status LED

Hard disk drive activity LED

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Electrostatic-discharge connector: Connect a electrostatic-discharge wrist strap to this connector when you work with static-sensitive devices.

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

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

use.

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

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 controller is installed in the server, when this LED is flashing slowly (one flash per second), it indicates that the drive is being rebuilt. When the LED is flashing rapidly (three flashes per second), it indicates that the controller is identifying the drive.

Operator information panel

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

Power-control button/power-on LED

Power-control button cover

Ethernet icon LED

Ethernet port activity LEDs

Information LED

System-error LED

Locator button/locator LED

The following controls and LEDs are on the operator information panel: v Power-control button and power-on LED: Press this button to turn the server

on and off manually or to wake the server from a reduced-power state. The states of the power-on LED are as follows:

Off: AC power is not present, or the power supply or the LED itself has failed. Flashing rapidly (4 times per second): The server is turned off and is not

ready to be turned on. The power-control button is disabled. Approximately 3 minutes after the server is connected to ac power, the power-control button becomes active.

Flashing slowly (once per second): The server is turned off and is ready to be turned on. You can press the power-control button to turn on the server.

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

server, press the power-control button or use the IMM Web interface. For information about logging on to the IMM Web interface, see “Logging on to the Web interface” on page 71.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Light path diagnostics panel

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

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

Operator information panel

Light path diagnostics LEDs

Release latch

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

Notes:

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

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

Remind button

NMI button

Check point code display

LINK

CNFG

LOG

FAN

CPU

TEMP

VRM

OVER SPEC

Light Path Diagnostics

MEM

DASD

PCIPS SP

NMI

RAID

REMIND

BRD

Reset button

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Rear view

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

System management Ethernet

System serial

Video USB

QPI ports 3 - 4

QPI ports 1 - 2

Power connector

Gigabit Ethernet 1 - 2

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

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

network for systems-management information control. This connector is used only by the IMM.

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

Video connector: Connect a monitor to this connector.

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

shared with the integrated 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).

QPI ports1-4:Use these connectors to insert either a QPI wrap card, or a filler panel. The QPI wrap cards allow increased performance in certain models.

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Rear view LEDs

Gigabit Ethernet 1 and 2 connectors: Use these connectors to connect the server

to a network.

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

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

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

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

QPI link LEDs1-4:When the QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) link LEDs are lit, they indicate that the QPI links are fully established.

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Power-on LED: See “Operator information panel” on page 12 for the various states of the power-on LED.

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

Locator LED: Use this LED to visually locate the server among other servers. You an use IBM Systems Director to light this LED remotely.

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

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

automatically when power is restored.

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

feature can turn on the server.

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

Turning off the server

When you turn off the server and leave it connected to ac power, the server can respond to requests from the 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.

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Statement 5:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Server components

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

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

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

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Memory-card DIMM connectors

The following illustration shows the DIMM connectors on a memory card.

Memory-card LEDs

The following illustration shows the LEDs on a memory card.

DIMM 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 3 DIMM 4

DIMM 5 DIMM 6 DIMM 7 DIMM 8

Light path diagnostics button

Light path diagnostics button power LED

DIMM 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 3 DIMM 4

DIMM 5 DIMM 6 DIMM 7 DIMM 8

Memory card/DIMM error LED

Memory card only error LED

DIMM 1 error LED DIMM 2 error LED DIMM 3 error LED DIMM 4 error LED

DIMM 5 error LED DIMM 6 error LED DIMM 7 error LED DIMM 8 error LED

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SAS-backplane connectors

The following illustration shows the hard disk drive connectors on the SAS backplane.

Cofiguration

connector Backplane 2 (for HDD 4-7)

Backplane 1 (for HDD 0-3)

SAS signal connector

SAS power connector

Cofiguration

connector

SAS signal connector

SAS power connector

FrontRear

SAS hard disk drive connectors

Microprocessor-board connectors

The following illustration shows the connectors on the microprocessor board.

Scalability link Scalability link

I/O board power

123 4

Microprocessor 1 - 4 connector

Memory card 1

Memory card 2

Memory card 3

Memory card 4

CD/DVD power

I/O board

Scalability LED

Front panel

I/O board power

Fan 2Fan 1

I/O board

Memory card 5

Memory card 6

Memory card 7

Memory card 8

PCIe 2 x 8 connector for SAS RAID card

Fan 3

SAS backplane power

SAS backplane data

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Microprocessor-board LEDs

The following illustration shows the LEDs on the microprocessor board.

Microprocessor 1 error LED

Microprocessor 2 error LED

Microprocessor 3 error LED

Microprocessor 4 error LED

board error LED

H8 heartbeat LEDMicroprocessor

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I/O-board connectors

The following illustration shows the connectors on the I/O board.

Power supply 1

Power supply 2

USB 4 - 5

6 - 7

Internal USB

VideoSerialUSB

System management Ethernet

Internal USB

Ethernet 2

Ethernet 1

PCIe2 x8 slot 7 slot 6

S ATA

Front

DVD

USB

PCIe2 x8

PCIe2 x8 slot 5

PCIe auxiliary power

PCIe2 x8 slot 4

PCIe2 x8 slot 3

PCIe2 x8 (x4 electrically) slot 2

PCIe2 x16 slot 1

I/O-board jumpers

The following illustration shows the jumpers on the I/O board.

Wake on LAN bypass (J31)

1 2 3

Password override (J29)

Boot

recovery

(J22)

1 2 3

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I/O-board LEDs

Table 2. I/O-board jumpers

Jumper number

J31 Wake on

J29 Password

J22 Boot

Jumper name Jumper setting

LAN bypass

override

recovery

v Pins 1 and 2: Normal operation (default). v Pins 2 and 3: Clears Wake on LAN bypass.

v Pins 1 and 2: Normal operation (default). v Pins 2 and 3: Clears Password override.

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

Note: If no jumper is present, the server responds as if the jumper is on pins 1 and 2.

The following illustration shows the LEDs on the I/O board.

I/O

Slot 7 error LED

Slot 6 error LED

board error LED

Slot 5 error LED

Slot 4 error LED

Slot 3 error LED

Slot 2 error LED

Slot 1 error LED

Power fault LED

Installation guidelines

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

with the power on” on page 27, and “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page

27. 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.

Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. The actual procedure might vary slightly from what is described in this document.

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1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/.

2. Under IBM System support, click System x.

3. Under Popular links, click Software and device drivers.

4. Click System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 to display the matrix of downloadable files for the server.

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

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

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. However, you must turn off the server before you perform any steps that involve removing or installing adapter cables.

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

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

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

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

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

labels, and ground wires.

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

servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/.

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A single-power-supply server operating at 208 V ac

One power supply operating at 208 V ac supports a fully populated server, but it does not support power or cooling redundancy.

System reliability guidelines

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

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

shield installed in it.

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

supply installed in it.

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

work properly. Leave approximately 50 mm (2.0 in.) of open space around the front and rear of the server. Do not place objects in front of the fans. For proper cooling and airflow, replace the top cover before you turn on the server. Operating the server for extended periods of time (more than 30 minutes) with the top 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 For redundant and hot-swappable power supply operation, the power supplies

are connected to 200-240 V ac.

v Microprocessor sockets1-4each always contain either a heat-sink blank 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.

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.

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

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

you.

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

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

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

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

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

reduces indoor humidity and increases static electricity.

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Internal cable routing and connectors

The following illustration shows the routing of the DVD power, fans 1 and 2, scalability LED, and operator information cables.

DVD power cable connector

Fan 1 cable connector

Scalability LED cable

Operator information cable

Fan 2 cable connector

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The following illustration shows the routing of the USB and DVD signal cables.

Removing the top cover

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

To remove the top cover, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Working inside the server with the power on” on page 27.

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DVD signal cable

USB cable

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

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

Cover release latch

Top cover

4. Lift the cover-release latch. The cover slides to the rear approximately 13 mm (0.5 inch). Lift the cover off the server.

Attention: For proper cooling and airflow, replace the top cover before you turn on the server. Operating the server for more than 2 minutes with the top cover removed might damage server components.

Removing the top-cover bracket

To remove the top-cover bracket, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Working inside the server with the power on” on page 27.

2. If you are installing or replacing a non-hot-swap component, turn off the server and all peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords and all external cables.

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

4. Remove the top cover (see “Removing the top cover” on page 30).

5. Slide the blue latches on the top-cover bracket toward the center of the server.

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Latch

6. Tilt and lift the top-cover bracket out of the server.

7. If you are instructed to return the top-cover bracket, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.

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Installing the top-cover bracket

Latch

To replace the top-cover bracket, complete the following steps:

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

2. Align the top-cover bracket on top of the server so that the metal tabs line up correctly on the chassis, and then rotate it into place.

3. Slide the blue latches on the top cover bracket toward the outside of the server to lock it in place.

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Removing the bezel

Note: You do not have to remove the top cover before you remove the bezel.

To remove the bezel, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Working inside the server with the power on” on page 27.

2. Press on the bezel retention tabs on the sides of the bezel and pull the bezel away from the server.

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 An Emulex 10 GbE Custom Adapter for System x comes installed in PCI Express

slot 7 in some models.

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

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

v Avoid touching the components and gold-edge connectors on the adapter. v If you are installing a ServeRAID adapter with a battery installed on the adapter,

you must install the adapter in a full length expansion slot and you must leave an empty expansion slot next to the slot in which you install the ServeRAID adapter.

v The server scans devices and PCI Express slots to assign system resources in

the following order: ICH10 RAID, DVD, USB, I/O Hub 1, integrated Ethernet controller, integrated SAS controller, PCI Express slots 5 through 7, I/O Hub 2, and then PCI Express slots 1 through 4. If you have not changed the default startup sequence, the server starts the devices in the following order: DVD drive, USB-attached diskette drive, hard disk drive 0, and network devices.

Note: To change the startup sequence, start the Setup utility and select Start Options from the main menu. See “Using the Setup utility” on page 62 for details

about using the Setup utility.

v The PCI Express 2.0 bus configuration is as follows:

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– Expansion slot 1 is x16, slot 2 is x8 (x4 lanes), and slots 3 through 6 are x8. – Expansion slot 7 is a non-standard, 106-pin connector but accepts PCI

Express x8, x4, and x1 standard adapters.

– Expansion slots 1 through 4 are non-hot-plug, full-length PCI Express 2.0 and

can accept adapters up to 312.00 mm (12.28 inches) long.

– Expansion slots 5 through 7 are non-hot-plug, half-length PCI Express 2.0 and

can accept adapters up to 167.65 mm (6.6 inches) long.

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.

To install a PCI Express adapter, complete the following steps.

1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page 25.

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

3. Remove the server cover (see “Removing the top cover” on page 30) and determine which PCI Express expansion slot you will use for the adapter.

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

Note: Route adapter cables before you install the adapter.

Adapter

Pin hole

retention latch

Expansion slot cover

5. Push the adapter retention latch toward the rear of the server and open the tab.

6. Remove the expansion-slot cover. Attention: When you install an adapter, avoid touching the components and

gold-edge connectors on the adapter. Make sure that the adapter is correctly seated in the connector. Incorrectly seated adapters might cause damage to the I/O board or to the adapter.

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

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8. Carefully grasp the adapter by its top edge or upper corners, and align it with the connector on the I/O board.

9. Press the adapter firmly into the adapter connector.

10. Push down on the blue adapter retention latch until it clicks into place, securing the adapter.

11. Connect any required cables to the adapter.

If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 59.

Installing a hot-swap power supply

Statement 5:

Power-supply handle release latch

Power-supply handle

Power-supply filler

Power supply

Release latch

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

1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page 25.

2. Press the blue release latch on the power-supply filler and pull the handle to the open position. Then, remove the filler from power-supply bay 2.

3. If the handle is not already in the open position, press the orange release latch on the power-supply handle to the right and lift the handle up to the open position.

4. Slide the power supply into the bay and fully close the locking handle by sliding it down to the locked position.

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

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

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 eight 1-inch (26 mm) slim-high, 2.5-inch, hot-swap

hard disk drives in the standard hot-swap bays.

v Start installing the hard disk drives from the bottom bay (bay 0). v For a list of supported optional devices for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/

servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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The following illustration shows how to install a hot-swap hard disk drive.

Activity LED

Status LED

Drive handle (in open position)

Hard disk drive assembly

Filler panel

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

1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page 25.

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

Note: When you install a drive in bays 4 through 7, you must first install a hard disk drive backplane.

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

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

Note: When you turn on the server, check the hard disk drive status LEDs to make sure that the hard disk drive is operating correctly. If the amber hard disk drive status LED for a drive is lit continuously, that drive is faulty and must be replaced. If the green hard disk drive activity LED is flashing, the drive is being accessed.

If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 59.

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Installing a DVD (optical) drive

DVD bracket

Release button

To install a DVD drive, compete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page 25.

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

3. Remove the front bezel.

4. Push the blue release button above the DVD drive bay to remove the filler panel.

5. Pull the bracket off the filler panel.

6. Install the bracket on the side of the DVD drive.

7. Slide the DVD drive into the server until it engages the SATA cable.

8. Reinstall the front bezel.

If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 59.

Installing a hard disk drive backplane

To install a hard disk drive backplane, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page 25.

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

3. Remove the server cover (see “Removing the top cover” on page 30).

4. Remove the top cover bracket (see “Removing the top-cover bracket” on page

31).

5. Pull out the hard disk drives and hard disk drive fillers just enough to disconnect them from the backplane.

6. Remove the ServeRAID adapter from behind the hard disk drive backplane.

7. Disconnect the SAS signal cables from the ServeRAID adapter.

8. Lift the SAS power and configuration cable handle up to disconnect the cables from the microprocessor board.

9. Slide the backplane carrier release tab forward and slightly lift the carrier.

10. Remove the backplane carrier and SAS power cable handle from the server together.

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SAS power and configuration cables

Backplane carrier

Alignment pins

Release tab

11. Remove the backplane filler from the backplane carrier.

a. Push the tabs on the backplane outward. b. Pull the filler out of the backplane carrier.

12. Orient and install the new backplane into the backplane carrier.

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a. Position the notch in the backplane over the bottom right of the carrier. b. Position the holes in the backplane over the pins in the carrier. c. Push the backplane into the carrier.

13. Connect the new SAS signal cable that came with the backplane to the new backplane.

14. Connect the two unconnected power cables from the SAS power cable handle to the new backplane. (Look at the cabling of the first backplane to make sure that you cable the new backplane correctly.)

15. Slide the backplane carrier into place until it latches while you hold the SAS power cable handle out of the way.

16. Install the SAS power cable handle into place straight down onto the microprocessor board.

17. Connect the two SAS signal cables to the ServeRAID adapter. Connect the cable from the bottom backplane to port 0 and the cable from the new top backplane to port 1. The following graphics show the port numbers on the ServeRAID adapters.

ServeRAID M5015 controller

Port 1 Port 0

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18. Install the ServeRAID adapter onto the RAID adapter carrier, and then install the carrier into the server.

Post

Tabs

Release latch

19. Install the top cover bracket (see “Installing the top-cover bracket” on page 33).

20. Push the hard disk drives and hard disk drive fillers back into place so that they connect to the backplane.

21. Install the top cover.

22. Connect the cables and power cords (see “Connecting the cables” on page

59).

23. Turn on all attached devices and the server.

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Installing a QPI wrap card

Wrap card

Release latch

If your server has more than two microprocessors installed, you must install two QPI wrap cards in the server.

To install a QPI wrap card, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page 25.

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

3. Rotate the blue release latch on the QPI wrap card handle and pull the handle to the open position.

4. Push the wrap card into the bay, and slide the handle to the locked position.

5. Reconnect the cables and power cords (see “Connecting the cables” on page

59).

6. Turn on all attached devices and the server.

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Installing an internal removable flash drive

The server supports two internal removable flash drives that are installed in the USB connectors on the I/O board. You do not have to turn off the server to install an internal removable flash drive.

Locking collar

To install an internal removable flash drive, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page 25.

2. Disconnect the power cable and remove the power supply that is closest to the USB connector that you plan to use.

3. Reach through the empty power-supply bay and make sure that the locking collar on the connector is pushed down to the unlocked position.

4. Insert the internal flash memory drive into the connector.

5. Pull up on the locking collar to lock the internal flash memory drive in place.

Note: To remove an internal removable flash memory drive, push down on the locking collar to unlock the drive before you remove the drive.

6. Reinstall the power supply (see Installing a hot-swap power supply) and reconnect the power cable.

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Memory modules

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

v The server supports 1.5 V, 240-pin, 1 GB and 2 GB PC3-10600 or 4 GB, 8 GB,

v The server supports up to eight memory cards. Each memory card holds up to

v At least one memory card with one pair of DIMMs must be installed for the

v When you install additional DIMMs on a memory card, be sure to install them in

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

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

v Memory cards in connectors 1 and 2 support microprocessor 1, memory cards in

v There are four memory power buses, which are split among the eight memory

v Populate the memory-card connectors to match the microprocessor installation,

and 16 GB PC3-8500 double data-rate (DDR) III, registered synchronous dynamic random-access memory (SDRAM) with error correcting code (ECC) DIMMs. These DIMMs must be compatible with the latest PC3-10600 or PC3-8500 SDRAM Registered DIMM specifications. For a list of the supported optional devices for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/ serverproven/compat/us/.

eight DIMMs.

server to operate.

pairs. The DIMMs in each pair must match each other.

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

displays a message that the memory configuration has changed.

connectors 3 and 4 support microprocessor 2, memory cards in connectors 5 and 6 support microprocessor 3, and memory cards in connectors 7 and 8 support microprocessor 4.

cards.

in the following order: 1, 7, 3, 5, 2, 8, 4, 6. (Microprocessors must be installed in the following order: 1, 4, 2, and 3. See “Installing a microprocessor” on page 55 for more information.)

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The following illustration shows the locations of the memory-card connectors.

Microprocessor 3 connector

Microprocessor 2 connector

Microprocessor 1 connector

Microprocessor 4 connector

Memory card 1

Memory card 2

Memory card 3

Memory card 4

Memory card 5

Memory card 6

Memory card 7

v The following illustration shows the DIMM connectors on a memory card.

DIMM 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 3 DIMM 4

DIMM 5 DIMM 6 DIMM 7 DIMM 8

Memory card 8

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v In a low-cost and low-power DIMM installation, install the DIMMs on each

memory card in the order shown in the following tables. The goal in a low-cost and low-power configuration is to completely fill each memory card before you install the next memory card.

Table 3. Low-cost and low-power DIMM installation sequence

DIMM pair installation order

First 1 1 and 8 1 and 4 Second 7 1 and 8 Third 1 3 and 6 Fourth 7 3 and 6 Fifth 1 2 and 7 Sixth 7 2 and 7 Seventh 1 4 and 5 Eighth 7 4 and 5

Memory-card connector number

DIMM-connector numbers

Installed microprocessors

If you plan to install additional memory cards in the low-cost and low-power installation sequence, follow the DIMM installation sequence in Table 3 for each memory card. Install the memory cards in the installation sequence shown in Table 4.

Table 4. Low-cost and low-power memory-card installation sequence

Memory-card connector

Memory card pairs

First 1 and 7 1 and 4 Second 2 and 8 Third 3 and 5 2 and 3 Fourth 4 and 6

number Installed microprocessors

In a high-performance DIMM installation, install the DIMMs on each memory card in the order shown in the following table. You must install at least one pair of DIMMs on each memory card.

Table 5. High-performance memory-card installation sequence

DIMM pair installation order

First 1 1 and 8 Second 7 1 and 8 Third 3 1 and 8 Fourth 5 1 and 8 Fifth 2 1 and 8 Sixth 8 1 and 8 Seventh 4 1 and 8 Eighth 6 1 and 8 Ninth 1 3 and 6 Tenth 7 3 and 6 Eleventh 3 3 and 6

Memory-card connector number DIMM connector numbers

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Table 5. High-performance memory-card installation sequence (continued)

DIMM pair installation order

Twelfth 5 3 and 6 Thirteenth 2 3 and 6 Fourteenth 8 3 and 6 Fifteenth 8 3 and 6 Sixteenth 6 3 and 6 Seventeenth 1 2 and 7 Eighteenth 7 2 and 7 Nineteenth 3 2 and 7 Twentieth 5 2 and 7 Twenty-first 2 2 and 7 Twenty-second 8 2 and 7 Twenty-third 4 2 and 7 Twenty-fourth 6 2 and 7 Twenty-fifth 1 4 and 5 Twenty-sixth 7 4 and 5 Twenty-seventh 3 4 and 5 Twenty-eighth 5 4 and 5 Twenty-ninth 2 4 and 5 Thirtieth 8 4 and 5 Thirty-first 4 4 and 5 Thirty-second 6 4 and 5

Memory-card connector number DIMM connector numbers

To enable memory mirroring, you must install DIMMs in sets of four, one pair in each memory card. All DIMMs in each set must be the same size and type. Memory cards 1 and 2 mirror each other, cards 3 and 4 mirror each other, memory cards 5 and 6 mirror each other, and cards 7 and 8 mirror each other. Install DIMMs in the sequence shown in the following table.

Table 6. Memory-card installation sequence for memory-mirroring configuration

DIMM quad installation order Memory card Connector numbers

First 1 1 and 8

2 1 and 8

Second 7 1 and 8

8 1 and 8

Third 3 1 and 8

4 1 and 8

Fourth 5 1 and 8

6 1 and 8

Fifth 1 3 and 6

2 3 and 6

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Table 6. Memory-card installation sequence for memory-mirroring configuration (continued)

DIMM quad installation order Memory card Connector numbers

Sixth 7 3 and 6

8 3 and 6

Seventh 3 3 and 6

4 3 and 6

Eighth 5 3 and 6

6 3 and 6

Ninth 1 2 and 7

2 2 and 7

Tenth 7 2 and 7

8 2 and 7

Eleventh 3 2 and 7

4 2 and 7

Twelfth 5 2 and 7

6 2 and 7

Thirteenth 1 4 and 5

2 4 and 5

Fourteenth 7 4 and 5

8 4 and 5

Fifteenth 3 4 and 5

4 4 and 5

Sixteenth 5 4 and 5

6 4 and 5

v If a problem with a DIMM is detected, light path diagnostics lights the

system-error LED on the front of the server, indicating that there is a problem and guiding you to the defective DIMM. When this occurs, first identify the defective DIMM; then, remove and replace the DIMM.

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The following illustration shows the LEDs on the memory card.

Memory card/DIMM error LED

Memory card only error LED

Light path diagnostics button

Light path diagnostics button power LED

DIMM 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 3 DIMM 4

DIMM 5 DIMM 6 DIMM 7 DIMM 8

DIMM 1 error LED DIMM 2 error LED DIMM 3 error LED DIMM 4 error LED

DIMM 5 error LED DIMM 6 error LED DIMM 7 error LED DIMM 8 error LED

Memory card/DIMM error LED: When this LED is lit, it indicates that the memory card or a DIMM has failed.

Memory card only error LED: When this LED is lit, it indicates that the memory card has failed.

DIMM1-8error LED: When one of these LEDs is lit, it indicates that a DIMM has failed.

Light path diagnostics button power LED: When this LED is lit, it indicates that the capacitor has power and error LEDs can be lit as necessary.

Light path diagnostics button: Press this button to relight the error LED that had previously been lit.

Installing a memory card

At least one memory card with one pair of DIMMs must be installed for the server to operate correctly.

To install a memory card, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page 25.

2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords and all external cables as necessary to replace the device.

3. Remove the server cover (see “Removing the top cover” on page 30).

4. Remove the memory card filler.

5. Prepare the memory card:

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6. Add the memory card.

If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 59.

Installing DIMMs

DIMMs must be installed in pairs of the same type and speed. For you to use the memory mirroring feature, all the DIMMs that are installed in the server must be the same type and speed, and the operating system must support memory mirroring. The following instructions are for installing one pair of DIMMs. To install DIMM pairs on more than one memory card, repeat steps 3 though 7 for each memory card.

a. Touch the static-protective package that contains the memory card to any

unpainted surface on the outside of the server; then, remove the memory

card from the package. b. Open the levers on the top of the memory card. c. Place the memory card on a flat, static-protective surface, with the DIMM

connectors facing up. d. Install DIMMs in the memory card (see “Installing DIMMs”).

Attention: When you move the memory card, do not allow it to touch any components or structures inside the server.

a. Grasp the memory card by the retention levers and turn the memory card so

that the connector aligns with the connector on the microprocessor board

and the guides on the chassis. b. Insert the memory card into the memory-card connector. c. Press the memory card into the connector and close the retention levers. d. Slide the blue release latch to the locked position.

To install a DIMM, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page 25.

2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords and all external cables as necessary to replace the device.

3. Remove the server top cover (see “Removing the top cover” on page 30).

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Release lever

Error LED

4. If you are installing DIMMs in a memory card that is already installed in the server, remove the memory card:

a. Slide the blue release latch to the unlocked position. b. Open the release levers on the top of the memory card. c. While you hold the release levers open, lift the memory card out of the

server.

5. Place a memory card on a flat, static-protective surface, with the DIMM connectors facing up.

Attention: To avoid breaking the DIMM retaining clips or damaging the DIMM connectors, open and close the clips gently.

6. Open the retaining clips 1 on each end of the DIMM connector.

7. Touch the static-protective package that contains the DIMM to any unpainted metal surface on the outside of the server; then, remove the DIMM from the package.

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

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DIMM

Retaining clip

9. Insert the DIMM into the connector by aligning the edges of the DIMM with the slots at the ends of the DIMM connector. Firmly press the DIMM straight down into the connector 2 by applying pressure on both ends of the DIMM simultaneously. The retaining clips snap into the locked position when the DIMM is seated in the connector.

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

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10. Install the memory card.

Memory card filler

Release lever

a. If this is a new memory card, remove the memory card filler from the

server. b. Insert the memory card into the memory-card connector. c. Press the memory card into the connector and close the release levers. d. Slide the blue release latch to the locked position.

If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 59.

Installing a microprocessor

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

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

servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/.

v The server supports up to four Intel Xeon microprocessors. If you are installing

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

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

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

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v Due to space limitations, you must use the microprocessor tool that comes with

the microprocessor, when you install the microprocessor.

v Read the documentation that comes with the microprocessor to determine

whether you have to update the IBM System x Server Firmware (server firmware). To download the most current level of server firmware, 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 Software and device drivers.

4. Click IBM System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 to display the matrix of downloadable files for the server.

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

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

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

the server.

v Microprocessor sockets must always contain either a heat-sink blank or a

microprocessor and heat sink.

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

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

Microprocessor 1

Microprocessor 2

Microprocessor 3

Microprocessor 4

Note: If your server has more than two microprocessors installed, you must install two QPI wrap cards in the server.

To install a microprocessor, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page 25.

2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords and all external cables as necessary to replace the device.

3. Remove the server top cover (see “Removing the top cover” on page 30).

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Attention: When you handle static-sensitive devices, take precautions to avoid damage from static electricity. For details about handling these devices, see “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 27.

4. Slide the blue latches on the top cover bracket toward the center of the server.

Latch

5. Lift the top cover bracket out of the server.

6. Remove the heat-sink blank and store it for future use.

7. Open the release socket lever and rotate the load plate.

Release socket lever

8. Remove the microprocessor socket dust cover from the surface of the microprocessor socket, if one is present. Store the dust cover in a safe place.

9. Install the microprocessor in the microprocessor installation tool. a. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new microprocessor

to any unpainted metal surface on the outside of the server.

b. Twist the handle of the installation tool counterclockwise so that it is in the

open position.

c. Using the triangle on the microprocessor to align it with the installation tool,

place the microprocessor on the underside of the tool.

d. Twist the handle of the installation tool clockwise to secure the

microprocessor in the tool.

Note: You can pick up or release the microprocessor by twisting the microprocessor installation tool handle.

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Handle

Installation tool

Microprocessor

10. Carefully position the microprocessor with the microprocessor tool over the microprocessor socket. Twist the microprocessor tool counterclockwise to insert the microprocessor into the socket.

11. Close the load plate and then rotate the microprocessor-release lever to

secure the microprocessor.

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Heat sink

Clips

Tabs

12. Remove the heat sink from its package and rotate the heat-sink handle to the fully open position.

13. Remove the cover from the bottom of the heat sink.

14. Position the heat sink above the microprocessor and align the clips of the heat sink with the tabs next to the microprocessor socket.

15. Press on the top of the heat sink and rotate the lever to the closed position.

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

Completing the installation

To complete the installation, complete the following steps:

1. If you removed the front bezel, slide the bezel onto the front of the server

chassis.

2. If you removed the top-cover bracket, reinstall it. Slide the blue latches into the

locked position.

3. Place the top cover over the top of the server.

4. Slide the top cover forward; then, press down on the cover handle until it clicks

into place.

5. Connect the cables and power cords to the rear of the server. For more

information, see “Connecting the cables.”

Connecting the cables

Notes:

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

any cables from the server.

2. For additional cabling instructions, see the documentation that comes with the

optional devices. It might be easier for you to route any cables before you install certain optional devices.

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

Power connector

QPI ports 1 - 2

Gigabit Ethernet 1 - 2

Updating the server configuration

When you start the server for the first time after you add or remove a device, you might receive a message that the configuration has changed. The Setup utility starts automatically so that you can save the new configuration settings. For more information, see Chapter 3, “Configuring the server,” on page 61.

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

System management Ethernet

System serial

Video USB

QPI ports 3 - 4

The server comes with at least one microprocessor. If more than one microprocessor is installed, the server can operate as a symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) server. You might have to upgrade the operating system to support SMP. For more information, see “Typical operating-system installation” on page 69 and the operating-system documentation.

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

For information about configuring the integrated Gigabit Ethernet controller, see “Configuring the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet controller” on page 72.

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Chapter 3. Configuring the server

The following configuration programs come with the server:

v Setup utility

The Setup utility (formerly called the Configuration/Setup Utility program) is part of the IBM System x Server Firmware (server firmware). Use it to perform configuration tasks such as changing the startup-device sequence, setting the date and time, and setting passwords. For information about using this program, see “Using the Setup utility” on page 62.

v Boot Selection Menu program

The Boot Selection Menu program is part of the server firmware. Use it to override the startup sequence that is set in the Setup utility and temporarily assign a device to be first in the startup sequence. For more information about using this program, see “Using the Boot Selection Menu program” on page 67.

v IBM ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD

The ServerGuide program provides software-setup tools and installation tools that are designed for the server. Use this CD during the installation of the server to configure basic hardware features, such as an integrated SAS controller with RAID capabilities, and to simplify the installation of your operating system. For information about obtaining and using this CD, see “Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD” on page 68.

v Integrated management module

Use the integrated management module (IMM) for configuration, to update the firmware and sensor data record/field replaceable unit (SDR/FRU) data, and to remotely manage a network. For information about using the IMM, see “Using the integrated management module” on page 70 and the Integrated Management Module User's Guide on the IBM Web site.

v Remote presence and blue-screen capture features

The remote presence feature provides the following functions: – Remotely viewing video with graphics resolutions up to 1280 x 1024 at 75 Hz,

regardless of the system state

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

client

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

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

– Uploading a diskette image to the 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 feature to assist in determining the cause of the hang condition.

For more information, see “Using the remote presence and blue-screen capture features” on page 72

v Ethernet controller configuration

For information about configuring the Ethernet controller, see “Configuring the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet controller” on page 72.

v IBM Advanced Settings Utility (ASU) program

Use this program as an alternative to the Setup utility for modifying UEFI settings and IMM settings. Use the ASU program online or out of band to modify UEFI settings from the command line without the need to restart the server to run the Setup utility. For information about using this program, see “IBM Advanced Settings Utility program” on page 73.

Using the Setup utility

Use the Setup utility, to perform the following tasks:

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

Starting the Setup utility

To start the Setup utility, complete the following steps:

1. Turn on the server.

Note: Approximately 3 minutes after the server is connected to ac power, the power-control button becomes active.

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

3. Select the settings to view or change.

Setup utility menu choices

The following choices are on the Setup utility main menu. Depending on the version of the IBM System x Server Firmware (server firmware), some menu choices might differ slightly from these descriptions.

v System Information

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

This choice is on the full Setup utility menu only. – System Summary

Select this choice to view configuration information, including the ID, speed, and cache size of the microprocessors; machine type and model of the server; the serial number; the system UUID; and the amount of installed memory. When you make configuration changes through other choices in the Setup utility, the changes are reflected in the system summary; you cannot change settings directly in the system summary.

– Product Data

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Select this choice to view the system-board identifier and the revision level or issue date of the server firmware, integrated management module, and diagnostics code.

v System Settings

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

– Adapters and UEFI Drivers

Select this choice to view information about the adapters and device drivers in the server that are compliant with EFI 1.10 and UEFI 2.0.

– Processors

Select this choice to view or change the processor settings.

– Memory

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

– Devices and I/O Ports

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

– Power

Select this choice to view or change power settings.

- Active Energy Manager Select this choice to enable or disable power capping. If you enable power

capping, the Active Energy Manager program will limit the maximum power that is consumed by the server.

- Power Restore Policy Select this choice to determine the mode of operation to which the server

will be restored after a power outage occurs. You can select Always on, Always off,orRestore to restore the server the state it was in at the time of the power outage.

– Operating Modes

Select this choice to select the memory speed or to specify a preset operating mode to configure the server for maximum power savings, maximum efficiency, or maximum performance.

- Efficiency mode Select this choice to maintain the optimal balance between performance

and power consumption. The server generally produces the best performance per watt while it is in this mode.

- Acoustic mode Select this choice to configure the server to draw the minimum amount of

power and generate the least noise. Server performance might be degraded depending on the application that you are running.

- Performance mode Select this choice to achieve the highest absolute performance for most

server applications. The power consumption in this mode is often higher than in the Efficiency or the Acoustics mode.

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- Custom mode Select this choice only if you understand the functions of the low-level IMM

settings. This is the only choice that enables you to change the low-level IMM settings that affect the performance and power consumption of the server.

– Integrated Management Module

Select this choice to view or change the settings for the integrated management module.

- POST Watchdog Timer Select this choice to view or enable the POST watchdog timer.

- POST Watchdog Timer Value Select this choice to view or set the POST loader watchdog timer value.

- Reboot System on NMI Enable or disable restarting the server whenever a nonmaskable interrupt

(NMI) occurs. Disabled is the default.

- Commands on USB Interface Preference Enable or disable the Ethernet over USB interface on IMM.

- Network Configuration Select this choice to view and select the system management network

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

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

- Reset IMM Select this choice to reset the IMM settings.

– Legacy Support

Select this choice to view or set legacy support.

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

not support UEFI video output standards.

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

boot process. The default is Disable.

- Legacy Thunk Support Select this choice to enable or disable UEFI to interact with PCI mass

storage devices that are not UEFI compliant.

- Network Select this choice to view or configure optional network devices, such as

iSCSI, PXE, and network devices. There might be additional configuration choices for optional network devices that are compliant with UEFI 2.1 and later.

v Date and Time

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

This choice is on the full Setup utility menu only.

v Start Options

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Select this choice to view or change the start options, including the startup sequence, keyboard NumLock state, PXE boot option, and PCI device boot priority. Changes in the startup options take effect when you restart the server.

The startup sequence specifies the order in which the server checks devices to find a boot record. The server starts from the first boot record that it finds. If the server has Wake on LAN hardware and software and the operating system supports Wake on LAN functions, you can specify a startup sequence for the Wake on LAN functions. For example, you can define a startup sequence that checks for a disc in the CD-RW/DVD drive, then checks the hard disk drive, and then checks a network adapter.

This choice is on the full Setup utility menu only.

v Boot Manager

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

v System Event Logs

Select this choice to access the System Event Manager, where you can view the POST event log and the system-event log.

The POST event log contains the three most recent error codes and messages that were generated during POST.

The system-event log contains POST and system management interrupt (SMI) events and all events that are generated by the baseboard management controller that is embedded in the integrated management module.

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

– POST Event Viewer

Select this choice to access the POST event viewer to view the POST event log.

– System Event Log

Select this choice to view the system-event log.

– Clear System Event Log

Select this choice to clear the system-event log.

v User Security

Select this choice to set, change, or clear passwords. For information about passwords, see “Passwords” on page 66.

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

Select this choice to set or change a power-on password. For more information, see “Power-on password” on page 66.

– Clear Power-on Password

Select this choice to clear a power-on password.

– Set Administrator Password

Select this choice to set or change an administrator password. An administrator password is intended to be used by a system administrator; it limits access to the full Setup utility menu. If an administrator password is set, the full Setup utility menu is available only if you type the administrator password at the password prompt. For more information, see “Administrator password” on page 67.

– Clear Administrator Password

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Passwords

Select this choice to clear an administrator password.

v Save Settings

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

v Restore Settings

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

v Load Default Settings

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

v Exit Setup

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

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

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

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

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

Power-on password

If a power-on password is set, when you turn on the server, you must type the power-on password to complete the system startup. You can use any combination of up to seven characters (A - Z,a-z,and0-9)forthepassword.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

v The default for the Password override jumper (J29) is Off.

While the server is turned off, move the jumper to pins 2 and 3 clear the power-on password override. You can then start the Setup utility and reset the power-on password. You do not have to return the jumper to the previous position.

The power-on password override jumper does not affect the administrator password.

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

Administrator password

If an administrator password is set, you must type the administrator password for access to the full Setup utility menu. You can use any combination of up to seven characters (A - Z,a-z,and0-9)forthepassword.

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

Using the Boot Selection Menu program

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

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

1. Turn off the server.

2. Restart the server.

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

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

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

Starting the backup server firmware

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

To force the server to start from the backup copy of the server firmware, turn off the server; then, move the UEFI boot recovery J22 jumper to the backup position (pins 2 and 3).

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Use the backup copy of the server firmware until the primary copy is restored. After the primary copy is restored, turn off the server; then, move the UEFI boot recovery J22 jumper back to the primary position (pins 1 and 2).

Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD

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

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

Service and Support Site.

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

might vary slightly from what is described in this document.

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

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

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

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

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

ServerGuide features

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

The ServerGuide program has the following features:

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

hardware

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

setup

adapter.

CD.

The ServerGuide program performs the following tasks:

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

program (with LSI chip sets for ServeRAID adapters only)

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

whether a later level is available from the CD

v Detects installed optional hardware devices and provides updated device drivers

for most adapters and devices

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

operating-system installation

Setup and configuration overview

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

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

Typical operating-system installation

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

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

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

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

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

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

Installing your operating system without using ServerGuide

If you have already configured the server hardware and you are not using the ServerGuide program to install your operating system, complete the following steps to download the latest operating-system installation instructions from the IBM Web site.

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.

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3. From the menu on the left side of the page, click System x support search.

4. From the Task menu, select Install.

5. From the Product family menu, select System x3850 X5 and System x3950 X5.

6. From the Operating system menu, select your operating system, and then click

Search to display the available installation documents.

Using the integrated management module

The integrated management module (IMM) is a second generation of the functions that were formerly provided by the baseboard management controller hardware. It combines service processor functions, video controller, and remote presence function in a single chip.

The IMM supports the following basic systems-management features:

v Active Energy Manager. v Alerts (in-band and out-of-band alerting, PET traps - IPMI style, SNMP, e-mail). v Auto Boot Failure Recovery. v Automatic Server Restart (ASR) when POST is not complete or the operating

system hangs and the operating-system watchdog timer times out. The IMM might be configured to watch for the operating-system watchdog timer and restart the server after a timeout, if the ASR feature is enabled. Otherwise, the IMM allows the administrator to generate an NMI by pressing a nonmaskable interrupt button on the information panel for an operating-system memory dump. ASR is supported by Intelligent Peripheral Management Interface (IPMI).

v Boot sequence manipulation. v Command-line interface. v Configuration save and restore. v DIMM error assistance. The Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI)

disables a failing DIMM that is detected during POST, and the IMM lights the associated system-error LED and the failing DIMM error LED.

v Environmental monitor with fan speed control for temperature, voltages, fan

failure, and power supply failure.

v Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) Specification V2.0 and

Intelligent Platform Management Bus (IPMB) support.

v Invalid system configuration (CNFG) LED support. v Light path diagnostics LEDs to report errors that occur with fans, power supplies,

microprocessor, hard disk drives, and system errors.

v Nonmaskable interrupt (NMI) detection and reporting. v Operating-system failure blue screen capture. v PCI configuration data. v PECI 2 support. v Power/reset control (power-on, hard and soft shutdown, hard and soft reset,

schedule power control).

v Query power-supply input power. v ROM-based IMM firmware flash updates. v Serial over LAN (SOL). v Serial port redirection over Telnet or SSH. v System-event log.

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When one of the two microprocessors reports an internal error, the IMM disables the defective microprocessor and restarts the server with the one good microprocessor.

The IMM also provides the following remote server management capabilities through the OSA SMBridge management utility program:

v Command-line interface (IPMI Shell)

The command-line interface provides direct access to server management functions through the IPMI 2.0 protocol. Use the command-line interface to issue commands to control the server power, view system information, and identify the server. You can also save one or more commands as a text file and run the file as a script.

v Serial over LAN

Establish a Serial over LAN (SOL) connection to manage servers from a remote location. You can remotely view and change the UEFI settings, restart the server, identify the server, and perform other management functions. Any standard Telnet client application can access the SOL connection.

Obtaining the IP address for the Web interface access

To access the Web interface, you need the IP address of the IMM which you can obtain through the Setup utility. To obtain the IP address, complete the following steps:

1. Turn on the server.

2. When the prompt <F1> Setup is displayed, press F1. If you have set both a power-on password and an administrator password, you must type the administrator password to access the full Setup utility menu.

3. Select System Settings → Integrated Management Module → Network Configuration.

4. Locate the IP address.

5. Exit from the Setup utility.

Logging on to the Web interface

To log on to the IMM Web interface, complete the following steps:

1. Open a Web browser and in the Address or URL field, type the IP address or host name of the IMM to which you want to connect.

Note: If you are logging on to the IMM for the first time after installation, the IMM defaults to DHCP. If a DHCP host is not available, the IMM assigns a static IP address of 192.168.70.125. The MAC address tag provides the default hostname of the IMM and does not require you to start the server.

2. On the Login page, type the user name and password. If you are using the IMM for the first time, you can obtain the user name and password from your system administrator. All login attempts are documented in the event log.

Note: The IMM is set initially with a user name of USERID and password of PASSW0RD (with a zero, not the letter O). You have read/write access. You must change this default password the first time you log on.

3. On the Welcome page, type a timeout value (in minutes) in the field that is provided. The IMM will log you off the Web interface if your browser is inactive for the number of minutes that you entered for the timeout value.

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4. Click Continue to start the session. The System Status page, provides a quick view of the server status.

Using the remote presence and blue-screen capture features

The remote presence and blue-screen capture features are integrated functions of the integrated management module (IMM).

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

regardless of the system state

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

client

v 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

v 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.

Enabling the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility program

The Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility program is part of the server firmware. You can use it to configure the network as a startable device, and you can customize where the network startup option appears in the startup sequence. Enable and disable the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility program from the Setup utility.

Configuring the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet controller

The Ethernet controllers are integrated on the system board. They provide an interface for connecting to a 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1 Gbps network and provide full-duplex (FDX) capability, which enables simultaneous transmission and reception of data on the network. If the Ethernet ports in the server support auto-negotiation, the controllers detect the data-transfer rate (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, or 1000BASE-T) and duplex mode (full-duplex or half-duplex) of the network and automatically operate at that rate and mode.

You do not have to set any jumpers or configure the controllers. However, you must install a device driver to enable the operating system to address the controllers. For device drivers and information about configuring the Ethernet controllers, see the Broadcom NetXtreme II Gigabit Ethernet Software CD. To find updated information about configuring the controllers, 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 Software and device drivers.

4. From the Product family menu, select System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 and click Go.

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Configuring RAID arrays

Through the Setup utility, you can access utilities to configure RAID arrays. The specific procedure for configuring arrays depends on the RAID controller that you are using. For details, see the documentation for your RAID controller. To access the utility for your RAID controller, complete the following steps:

1. Turn on the server.

3. Select System Settings → Adapters and UEFI drivers.

4. Press Enter to refresh the list of device drivers.

5. Select the device driver for your RAID controller and press Enter.

6. Follow the instructions in the documentation for your RAID controllers.

IBM Advanced Settings Utility program

The IBM Advanced Settings Utility (ASU) program is an alternative to the Setup utility for modifying UEFI settings. Use the ASU program online or out of band to modify UEFI settings from the command line without the need to restart the server to access the Setup utility.

You can also use the ASU program to configure the optional remote presence feature or other IMM settings. The remote presence feature provides enhanced systems-management capabilities.

In addition, the ASU program provides limited settings for configuring the IPMI function in the IMM through the command-line interface.

Use the command-line interface to issue setup commands. You can save any of the settings as a file and run the file as a script. The ASU program supports scripting environments through a batch-processing mode.

For more information and to download the ASU program, go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/supportsite.wss/docdisplay?lndocid=TOOL-ASU &brandind=5000008 or 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. On the left side of the page, click Systems Management software.

4. Under Configuration, click Advanced Settings Utility.

Updating IBM Systems Director

If you plan to use IBM Systems Director to manage the server, you must check for the latest applicable IBM Systems Director updates and interim fixes.

Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. The actual procedure might vary slightly from what is described in this document.

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To locate and install a newer version of IBM Systems Director, complete the following steps:

1. Check for the latest version of IBM Systems Director: a. Go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/management/director/downloads.html. b. If a newer version of IBM Systems Director than what comes with the server

is shown in the drop-down list, follow the instructions on the Web page to download the latest version.

2. Install the IBM Systems Director program.

If your management server is connected to the Internet, to locate and install updates and interim fixes, complete the following steps:

1. Make sure that you have run the Discovery and Inventory collection tasks.

2. On the Welcome page of the IBM Systems Director Web interface, click View updates.

3. Click Check for updates. The available updates are displayed in a table.

4. Select the updates that you want to install, and click Install to start the installation wizard.

If your management server is not connected to the Internet, to locate and install updates and interim fixes, complete the following steps:

1. Make sure that you have run the Discovery and Inventory collection tasks.

2. On a system that is connected to the Internet, go to http://www.ibm.com/ eserver/support/fixes/fixcentral/.

3. From the Product family list, select IBM Systems Director.

4. From the Product list, select IBM Systems Director.

5. From the Installed version list, select the latest version, and click Continue.

6. Download the available updates.

7. Copy the downloaded files to the management server.

8. On the management server, on the Welcome page of the IBM Systems Director Web interface, click the Manage tab, and click Update Manager.

9. Click Import updates and specify the location of the downloaded files that you copied to the management server.

10. Return to the Welcome page of the Web interface, and click View updates.

11. Select the updates that you want to install, and click Install to start the installation wizard.

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Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance

If you need help, service, or technical assistance or just want more information about IBM products, you will find a wide variety of sources available from IBM to assist you. This section contains information about where to go for additional information about IBM and IBM products, what to do if you experience a problem with your system, and whom to call for service, if it is necessary.

Before you call

Before you call, make sure that you have taken these steps to try to solve the problem yourself:

v Check all cables to make sure that they are connected. v Check the power switches to make sure that the system and any optional

devices are turned on.

v Use the troubleshooting information in your system documentation, and use the

diagnostic tools that come with your system. Information about diagnostic tools is in the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM Documentation CD that comes with your system.

v Go to the IBM support Web site at http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/ to check

for technical information, hints, tips, and new device drivers or to submit a request for information.

You can solve many problems without outside assistance by following the troubleshooting procedures that IBM provides in the online help or in the documentation that is provided with your IBM product. The documentation that comes with IBM systems also describes the diagnostic tests that you can perform. Most systems, operating systems, and programs come with documentation that contains troubleshooting procedures and explanations of error messages and error codes. If you suspect a software problem, see the documentation for the operating system or program.

Using the documentation

Information about your IBM system and preinstalled software, if any, or optional device is available in the documentation that comes with the product. That documentation can include printed documents, online documents, readme files, and help files. See the troubleshooting information in your system documentation for instructions for using the diagnostic programs. The troubleshooting information or the diagnostic programs might tell you that you need additional or updated device drivers or other software. IBM maintains pages on the World Wide Web where you can get the latest technical information and download device drivers and updates. To access these pages, go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/ and follow the instructions. Also, some documents are available through the IBM Publications Center at http://www.ibm.com/shop/publications/order/.

Getting help and information from the World Wide Web

On the World Wide Web, the IBM Web site has up-to-date information about IBM systems, optional devices, services, and support. The address for IBM System x and xSeries BladeCenter for IBM IntelliStation®information is http://www.ibm.com/intellistation/.

information is http://www.ibm.com/systems/x/. The address for IBM

information is http://www.ibm.com/systems/bladecenter/. The address

You can find service information for IBM systems and optional devices at http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/.

Software service and support

Through IBM Support Line, you can get telephone assistance, for a fee, with usage, configuration, and software problems with System x and xSeries servers, BladeCenter products, IntelliStation workstations, and appliances. For information about which products are supported by Support Line in your country or region, see http://www.ibm.com/services/sl/products/.

For more information about Support Line and other IBM services, see http://www.ibm.com/services/, or see http://www.ibm.com/planetwide/ for support telephone numbers. In the U.S. and Canada, call 1-800-IBM-SERV (1-800-426-7378).

Hardware service and support

You can receive hardware service through your IBM reseller or IBM Services. To locate a reseller authorized by IBM to provide warranty service, go to http://www.ibm.com/partnerworld/ and click Find Business Partners on the right side of the page. For IBM support telephone numbers, see http://www.ibm.com/ planetwide/. In the U.S. and Canada, call 1-800-IBM-SERV (1-800-426-7378).

In the U.S. and Canada, hardware service and support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In the U.K., these services are available Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

IBM Taiwan product service

IBM Taiwan product service contact information:

IBM Taiwan Corporation 3F, No 7, Song Ren Rd. Taipei, Taiwan Telephone: 0800-016-888

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Appendix B. Notices

This information was developed for products and services offered in the U.S.A.

IBM may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this document in other countries. Consult your local IBM representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to an IBM product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that IBM product, program, or service may be used. Any functionally equivalent product, program, or service that does not infringe any IBM intellectual property right may be used instead. However, it is the user's responsibility to evaluate and verify the operation of any non-IBM product, program, or service.

IBM may have patents or pending patent applications covering subject matter described in this document. The furnishing of this document does not give you any license to these patents. You can send license inquiries, in writing, to:

IBM Director of Licensing IBM Corporation North Castle Drive Armonk, NY 10504-1785 U.S.A.

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION PROVIDES THIS PUBLICATION “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Some states do not allow disclaimer of express or implied warranties in certain transactions, therefore, this statement may not apply to you.

Trademarks

This information could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Changes are periodically made to the information herein; these changes will be incorporated in new editions of the publication. IBM may make improvements and/or changes in the product(s) and/or the program(s) described in this publication at any time without notice.

Any references in this information to non-IBM Web sites are provided for convenience only and do not in any manner serve as an endorsement of those Web sites. The materials at those Web sites are not part of the materials for this IBM product, and use of those Web sites is at your own risk.

IBM may use or distribute any of the information you supply in any way it believes appropriate without incurring any obligation to you.

IBM, the IBM logo, and ibm.com are trademarks or registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. If these and other IBM trademarked terms are marked on their first occurrence in this information with a trademark symbol ( indicate U.S. registered or common law trademarks owned by IBM at the time this information was published. Such trademarks may also be registered or common law trademarks in other countries. A current list of IBM trademarks is available on the Web at “Copyright and trademark information” at http://www.ibm.com/legal/ copytrade.shtml.

®or™

), these symbols

Adobe and PostScript are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

Cell Broadband Engine is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment, Inc., in the United States, other countries, or both and is used under license therefrom.

Intel, Intel Xeon, Itanium, and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.

Java and all Java-based trademarks are trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc., in the United States, other countries, or both.

Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds in the United States, other countries, or both.

Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both.

UNIX is a registered trademark of The Open Group in the United States and other countries.

Other company, product, or service names may be trademarks or service marks of others.

Important notes

Processor speed indicates the internal clock speed of the microprocessor; other factors also affect application performance.

CD or DVD drive speed is the variable read rate. Actual speeds vary and are often less than the possible maximum.

When referring to processor storage, real and virtual storage, or channel volume, KB stands for 1024 bytes, MB stands for 1 048 576 bytes, and GB stands for 1 073 741 824 bytes.

When referring to hard disk drive capacity or communications volume, MB stands for 1 000 000 bytes, and GB stands for 1 000 000 000 bytes. Total user-accessible capacity can vary depending on operating environments.

Maximum internal hard disk drive capacities assume the replacement of any standard hard disk drives and population of all hard disk drive bays with the largest currently supported drives that are available from IBM.

Maximum memory might require replacement of the standard memory with an optional memory module.

IBM makes no representation or warranties regarding non-IBM products and services that are ServerProven

, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. These products are offered and warranted solely by third parties.

IBM makes no representations or warranties with respect to non-IBM products. Support (if any) for the non-IBM products is provided by the third party, not IBM.

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Some software might differ from its retail version (if available) and might not include user manuals or all program functionality.

Particulate contamination

Attention: Airborne particulates (including metal flakes or particles) and reactive

gases acting alone or in combination with other environmental factors such as humidity or temperature might pose a risk to the server that is described in this document. Risks that are posed by the presence of excessive particulate levels or concentrations of harmful gases include damage that might cause the server to malfunction or cease functioning altogether. This specification sets forth limits for particulates and gases that are intended to avoid such damage. The limits must not be viewed or used as definitive limits, because numerous other factors, such as temperature or moisture content of the air, can influence the impact of particulates or environmental corrosives and gaseous contaminant transfer. In the absence of specific limits that are set forth in this document, you must implement practices that maintain particulate and gas levels that are consistent with the protection of human health and safety. If IBM determines that the levels of particulates or gases in your environment have caused damage to the server, IBM may condition provision of repair or replacement of servers or parts on implementation of appropriate remedial measures to mitigate such environmental contamination. Implementation of such remedial measures is a customer responsibility.

Table 7. Limits for particulates and gases

Contaminant Limits

Particulate v The room air must be continuously filtered with 40% atmospheric dust

Gaseous v Copper: Class G1 as per ANSI/ISA 71.04-1985

ASHRAE 52.2-2008 - Method of Testing General Ventilation Air-Cleaning Devices for Removal Efficiency by Particle Size. Atlanta: American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc.

The deliquescent relative humidity of particulate contamination is the relative humidity at which the dust absorbs enough water to become wet and promote ionic conduction.

ANSI/ISA-71.04-1985. Environmental conditions for process measurement and control systems: Airborne contaminants. Instrument Society of America, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, U.S.A.

spot efficiency (MERV 9) according to ASHRAE Standard 52.2

v Air that enters a data center must be filtered to 99.97% efficiency or

greater, using high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters that meet MIL-STD-282.

v The deliquescent relative humidity of the particulate contamination

must be more than 60%

v The room must be free of conductive contamination such as zinc

whiskers.

v Silver: Corrosion rate of less than 300 Å in 30 days

Documentation format

The publications for this product are in Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) and should be compliant with accessibility standards. If you experience difficulties when you use the PDF files and want to request a Web-based format or accessible PDF document for a publication, direct your mail to the following address:

Information Development IBM Corporation 205/A015

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3039 E. Cornwallis Road P.O. Box 12195 Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27709-2195 U.S.A.

In the request, be sure to include the publication part number and title.

When you send information to IBM, you grant IBM a nonexclusive right to use or distribute the information in any way it believes appropriate without incurring any obligation to you.

Electronic emission notices

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a

Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits. IBM is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment. Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Avis de conformité à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada

Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Australia and New Zealand Class A statement

Attention: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may

cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirement

Notice to Customers

This apparatus is approved under approval number NS/G/1234/J/100003 for indirect connection to public telecommunication systems in the United Kingdom.

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European Union EMC Directive conformance statement

This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EU Council Directive 2004/108/EC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility. IBM cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a nonrecommended modification of the product, including the fitting of non-IBM option cards.

This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class A Information Technology Equipment according to CISPR 22/European Standard EN

55022. The limits for Class A equipment were derived for commercial and industrial environments to provide reasonable protection against interference with licensed communication equipment.

Attention: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

European Community contact:

IBM Technical Regulations Pascalstr. 100, Stuttgart, Germany 70569 Telephone: 0049 (0)711 785 1176 Fax: 0049 (0)711 785 1283 E-mail: tjahn@de.ibm.com

Taiwanese Class A warning statement

Germany Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive

Deutschsprachiger EU Hinweis:

Hinweis für Geräte der Klasse A EU-Richtlinie zur Elektromagnetischen Verträglichkeit

Dieses Produkt entspricht den Schutzanforderungen der EU-Richtlinie 2004/108/EG zur Angleichung der Rechtsvorschriften über die elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit in den EU-Mitgliedsstaaten und hält die Grenzwerte der EN 55022 Klasse A ein.

Um dieses sicherzustellen, sind die Geräte wie in den Handbüchern beschrieben zu installieren und zu betreiben. Des Weiteren dürfen auch nur von der IBM empfohlene Kabel angeschlossen werden. IBM übernimmt keine Verantwortung für die Einhaltung der Schutzanforderungen, wenn das Produkt ohne Zustimmung der

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IBM verändert bzw. wenn Erweiterungskomponenten von Fremdherstellern ohne Empfehlung der IBM gesteckt/eingebaut werden.

EN 55022 Klasse A Geräte müssen mit folgendem Warnhinweis versehen werden: “Warnung: Dieses ist eine Einrichtung der Klasse A. Diese Einrichtung kann im Wohnbereich Funk-Störungen verursachen; in diesem Fall kann vom Betreiber verlangt werden, angemessene Maßnahmen zu ergreifen und dafür aufzukommen.”

Deutschland: Einhaltung des Gesetzes über die elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit von Geräten

Dieses Produkt entspricht dem “Gesetz über die elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit von Geräten (EMVG)”. Dies ist die Umsetzung der EU-Richtlinie 2004/108/EG in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland.

Zulassungsbescheinigung laut dem Deutschen Gesetz über die elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit von Geräten (EMVG) (bzw. der EMC EG Richtlinie 2004/108/EG) für Geräte der Klasse A

Dieses Gerät ist berechtigt, in Übereinstimmung mit dem Deutschen EMVG das EG-Konformitätszeichen - CE - zu führen. Verantwortlich für die Konformitätserklärung des EMVG ist die IBM Deutschland GmbH, 70548 Stuttgart.

Generelle Informationen:

Das Gerät erfüllt die Schutzanforderungen nach EN 55024 und EN 55022 Klasse A.

People's Republic of China Class A warning statement

Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement

Korean Class A warning statement

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Index

ac power LED 15 accessible documentation 79 adapter

capabilities 8

installing 34 adding memory card 51 administrator password 65 Advanced Settings Utility (ASU) program, overview 73 assistance, getting 75 attention notices 4 Automatic BIOS recovery for UEFI 9 availability 9

backplane connectors, hard disk drive 22 bays 6 bezel removing 34 blue-screen capture feature, overview 72 boot selection menu program, using 67

cable routing

external 60

internal 29 cabling

external 60

the server 60 caution statements 4 CD, documentation 2 Class A electronic emission notice 80 completing the installation 59 components 20 configuration

updating 60

updating server 61

with ServerGuide 69 configuring, RAID arrays 73 connecting the cables 59 connectors

front of server 11

I/O board 24

memory card 21

microprocessor board 22

rear of server 14 contamination, particulate and gaseous 6, 79 controller, configuring Ethernet 72 controls 11 controls and LEDs

on light path diagnostics panel 13

operator information panel 12 cooling 9 cover, removing 30

danger statements 4 dc power LED 15 device drivers 11 diagnostics panel, controls and LEDs 13 dimensions 6 documentation CD

hardware and software requirements 2

using 3 documentation format 79 drives 6 DVD

drive activity LED 12

eject button 12 DVD drive, installing 39

electrical input 6 electronic emission Class A notice 80 Enterprise X-Architecture technology 7 environment 6 error LED

memory 21, 51

memory card 21, 51 Ethernet 9

activity LED 13

connectors 15

controller configuration 61

controller, configuring 72

Gigabit controller 8

icon LED 12

transmit/receive activity LED 15 Ethernet-link status LED 13 expansion bays 6 expansion slots 6 expansion slots, adapter 34 external cabling 60

fan cable routing 29 fans 9 FCC Class A notice 80 features 5

IMM 70

remote presence 72

ServerGuide 68 filler panel, hard disk drive bay 38 firmware

download updates 26

server 61

UEFI-compliant 7

updates 2, 67 front view 11

gaseous contamination 6, 79 getting help 75 gigabit Ethernet controller, configuring 72 guidelines

installation 25 system reliability 27

integrated management module 7 internal cabling

DVD and USB 30 DVD power 29 fans 29 operator information cables 29

internal removable flash drive 44 IP address, obtaining for Web interface 71

handling static-sensitive devices 28 hard disk drive

backplane connectors 22 filler panel 38 filler panel illustration 38 installing 38 status LED 12

support 8 hardware service and support 76 heat output 6 help, getting 75 hot-swap and hot-plug devices

hard disk drive 38

internal removable flash drive 44

memory modules 46 humidity 6

I/O board

connectors 24

jumpers 24

LEDs 25 IBM Advanced Settings Utility program, overview 73 IBM Support Line 76 IBM Systems Director 7

overview 10

updating 73 IMM

overview 7

using 70 important notices 4 information LED 12 input/output connectors 60 installation guidelines 25 installing

adapters 34

DVD drive 39

hard disk drive 37

hot-swap hard disk drive 38

hot-swap power supply 36

internal removable flash drive 44

memory 52

memory modules 52

microprocessor 55

optional devices 19

QPI wrap card 43 integrated

functions 6

network support 8

jumpers, I/O board 24

LED

ac power 15 dc power 15 error

memory 21, 51

memory card 21, 51 I/O board 25 memory-card, illustration 21 power-supply detected problems 15

LEDs 11

Ethernet activity 13 Ethernet icon 12 Ethernet-link status 13 front of server 11 information 12 locator 13 microprocessor board 23 power-on 12 power-supply 15 QPI link 15 rear 15 rear of server 14 system error 13

LEDs and controls

on light path diagnostics panel 13 operator information panel 12

light path diagnostics 8 light path diagnostics panel, accessing 13 limitations, single power supply 27 local area network (LAN) 8 locator LED 13

management module, integrated 7 management, systems 7 memory 8

modules 46 specifications 6

memory card

adding 51 card connector 21

memory configuration

high performance 48 low cost and low power 48

Memory ProteXion 8

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menu choices in Setup utility 62 microprocessor 9

installation 55 specifications 6

microprocessor board

connectors 22 LEDs 23

NMI button 14 noise emissions 6 notes 4 notes, important 78 notices 77

electronic emission 80 FCC, Class A 80

notices and statements 4

obtaining IP address for Web interface 71 online

documentation 2 publications 4

operating system installation

with ServerGuide 69

without ServerGuide 69 operator information panel cable routing 29 optical drive power cable routing 29 options, installing 19

particulate contamination 6, 79 password

administrator 67

power-on 66, 67 PCI Express expansion slots 34 power

features 16

requirement 6 power supply

installing 36

specification 6 power-control button 12 power-cord connector 14 power-error LED 15 power-on LED, front 12 power-on password

setting 65 power-supply

LEDs 15

LEDs and detected problems 15 publications 3

QPI

link LEDs 15

QPI wrap card, installing 43 QPI wrap ports 14

RAID arrays, configuring 73 RAS features 9 rear

LEDs 15 rear view 14 redundant cooling and power 9 related publications 3 reliability 9 remind button 14 remote presence feature, using 72 removing

bezel 34

cover 30 reset button 14

safety information

Statement 13 xi

Statement 15 xii serial

connector 14

number location 2 server

components 20

firmware, starting backup 67

firmware, UEFI-compliant 7 server configuration, updating 61 ServeRAID 9 ServerGuide

features 68

Setup and Installation CD 8

using 68

using to install operating system 69 serviceability 9 setup and configuration with ServerGuide 69 Setup utility

menu choices 62

starting 62

using 62 size 6 slots 6 SMP description 9 software service and support 76 specifications 5 Standby mode 16 starting

backup server firmware 67

Setup utility 62 statements and notices 4 static-sensitive devices, handling 28 support, web site 75 supported optional devices 26 symmetric multiprocessing 9 system reliability guidelines 27 system-error LED, front 13

Index 85

system-locator LED 13 system-management connector 14 Systems Director, updating 73 systems management 7, 10

table

memory

cost-sensitive configuration 48 memory-mirroring configuration 49

performance configuration 48 telephone numbers 76 temperature 6 ToolsCenter 4 trademarks 77 turning off the server 16 turning on the server 16

United States electronic emission Class A notice 80 United States FCC Class A notice 80 UpdateXpress 11 updating

IBM Systems Director 73

server configuration 60, 61 USB connectors 14 using

boot selection menu program 67

remote presence feature 72

ServerGuide 68

Setup utility 62 UXSPI 11

video connector 14

Web interface

logging on to 71

obtaining IP address 71 web site

publication ordering 75

ServerGuide 68

support 75

support line, telephone numbers 76 weight 6 working inside the server with the power on 27

X-Architecture technology 7

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