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Flex System x280 X6, x480 X6, and x880 X6 Compute Node Types7903and4259

Installation and Service Guide

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

Guidelines for trained service technicians ....vi

Inspecting for unsafe conditions ......vi

Guidelines for servicing electrical equipment . . vii

Safety statements ............viii

Chapter 1. Introduction ........1

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.

Bu ürünü kurmadan önce güvenlik bilgilerini okuyun.

Guidelines for trained service technicians

This section contains information for trained service technicians.

Inspecting for unsafe conditions

Use this information to help you identify potential unsafe conditions in a device that you are working on.

Each device, as it was designed and manufactured, has required safety items to protect users and service technicians from injury. The information in this section addresses only those items. Use good judgment to identify potential unsafe conditions that might be caused by unsupported alterations or attachment of unsupported features or optional devices that are not addressed in this section. If

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you identify an unsafe condition, you must determine how serious the hazard is and whether you must correct the problem before you work on the product.

Consider the following conditions and the safety hazards that they present: v Electrical hazards, especially primary power. Primary voltage on the frame can

cause serious or fatal electrical shock.

v Explosive hazards, such as a damaged CRT face or a bulging capacitor. v Mechanical hazards, such as loose or missing hardware.

To inspect the product for potential unsafe conditions, complete the following steps:

1. Make sure that the power is off and the power cords are disconnected.

2. Make sure that the exterior cover is not damaged, loose, or broken, and observe

any sharp edges.

3. Check the power cords: v Make sure that the third-wire ground connector is in good condition. Use a

meter to measure third-wire ground continuity for 0.1 ohm or less between the external ground pin and the frame ground.

v Make sure that the power cords are the correct type. v Make sure that the insulation is not frayed or worn.

4. Remove the cover.

5. Check for any obvious unsupported alterations. Use good judgment as to the

safety of any unsupported alterations.

6. Check inside the system for any obvious unsafe conditions, such as metal filings, contamination, water or other liquid, or signs of fire or smoke damage.

7. Check for worn, frayed, or pinched cables.

8. Make sure that the power-supply cover fasteners (screws or rivets) have not

been removed or tampered with.

Guidelines for servicing electrical equipment

Observe these guidelines when you service electrical equipment. v Check the area for electrical hazards such as moist floors, nongrounded power

extension cords, and missing safety grounds.

v Use only approved tools and test equipment. Some hand tools have handles that

are covered with a soft material that does not provide insulation from live electrical current.

v Regularly inspect and maintain your electrical hand tools for safe operational

condition. Do not use worn or broken tools or testers.

v Do not touch the reflective surface of a dental mirror to a live electrical circuit.

The surface is conductive and can cause personal injury or equipment damage if it touches a live electrical circuit.

v Some rubber floor mats contain small conductive fibers to decrease electrostatic

discharge. Do not use this type of mat to protect yourself from electrical shock.

v Do not work alone under hazardous conditions or near equipment that has

hazardous voltages.

v Locate the emergency power-off (EPO) switch, disconnecting switch, or electrical

outlet so that you can turn off the power quickly in the event of an electrical accident.

v Disconnect all power before you perform a mechanical inspection, work near

power supplies, or remove or install main units.

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v Before you work on the equipment, disconnect the power cord. If you cannot

disconnect the power cord, have the customer power-off the wall box that supplies power to the equipment and lock the wall box in the off position.

v Never assume that power has been disconnected from a circuit. Check it to

make sure that it has been disconnected.

v If you have to work on equipment that has exposed electrical circuits, observe

the following precautions: – Make sure that another person who is familiar with the power-off controls is

near you and is available to turn off the power if necessary.

– When you work with powered-on electrical equipment, use only one hand.

Keep the other hand in your pocket or behind your back to avoid creating a complete circuit that could cause an electrical shock.

– When you use a tester, set the controls correctly and use the approved probe

leads and accessories for that tester.

– Stand on a suitable rubber mat to insulate you from grounds such as metal

floor strips and equipment frames.

v Use extreme care when you measure high voltages. v To ensure proper grounding of components such as power supplies, pumps,

blowers, fans, and motor generators, do not service these components outside of their normal operating locations.

v If an electrical accident occurs, use caution, turn off the power, and send another

person to get medical aid.

Safety statements

These statements provide the caution and danger information that is used in this documentation.

Important:

Each caution and danger statement in this documentation 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 documentation before you perform the procedures. Read any additional safety information that comes with your system 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.

Safety ix

Statement 2

CAUTION: When replacing the lithium battery, use only 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.

Statement 12

CAUTION: The following label indicates a hot surface nearby.

Statement 21

CAUTION: Hazardous energy is present when the blade is connected to the power source. Always replace the blade cover before installing the blade.

UL regulatory information

This device is for use only with Listed Flex System Enterprise Chassis.

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Chapter 1. Introduction

The IBM Flex System x280 X6, x480 X6, and x880 X6 Compute Node Types 7903 and 4259 is a high-availability, scalable compute node that is optimized to support the next-generation microprocessor technology and is ideally suited for medium and large businesses.

The Flex System x280 X6, x480 X6, and x880 X6 Compute Node Types 7903 and 4259 is supported in the Flex System Enterprise Chassis only.

The Flex System x280 X6, x480 X6, and x880 X6 Compute Node Types 7903 and 4259 is functionally identical except for the scaling capabilities of the microprocessor family.

Table 1. Compute node scaling capabilities

Compute node Scaling capability Microprocessor family

Flex System x280 X6 One-node configurations

Flex System x480 X6 One-node and two-node

Flex System x880 X6 One-node, two-node, and

2800

only

4800

configurations

8800

four-node configurations

The scaling capabilities of the Flex System x280 X6, x480 X6, and x880 X6 Compute Node Types 7903 and 4259 allows you to form a scalable partition. Combining the compute nodes in a scalable partition provides for FlexNode partitioning. With FlexNode partitioning, you can toggle between a single partition or multiple partitions without having to modify the physical setup of the compute nodes. For more information about scalable partitions and FlexNode partitioning, see “Working with scalable partitions” on page 22.

This documentation provides the following information about setting up and troubleshooting the compute node:

v Starting and configuring the compute node v Installing the operating system v Diagnosing problems v Installing, removing, and replacing components

Packaged with the compute node are software CDs that help you configure hardware, install device drivers, and install the operating system.

To download the latest firmware and device drivers, go to http://www.ibm.com/ support/fixcentral and select Flex System and Flex System x280 X6, x480 X6, and x880 X6.

The compute node comes with a limited warranty. For information about the terms of the warranty and getting service and assistance, see the Warranty Information document for your compute node. This document is available on the Documentation CD.

You can obtain up-to-date information about the compute node at http://www.ibm.com/systems.

The compute node might have features that are not described in the documentation that comes with the compute node. The documentation might be updated occasionally to include information about those features. Technical updates might also be available to provide additional information that is not included in the compute node documentation. To obtain the most up-to-date documentation for this product, go to http://pic.dhe.ibm.com/infocenter/flexsys/ information/index.jsp.

You can subscribe to information updates that are specific to your compute node at http://www.ibm.com/support/mynotifications.

The model number and serial number are on the ID label on the bezel on the front of the compute node, and on a label on the bottom of the compute node that is visible when the compute node is not in the Flex System chassis. If the compute node comes with an RFID tag, the RFID tag covers the ID label on the bezel on the front of the compute node but you can open the RFID tag to see the ID label behind it.

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

ID label

RFID tag

The Lenovo Documentation CD

The Documentation CD contains documentation for the compute node in Portable Document Format (PDF). It includes a documentation browser to help you find information quickly.

You can run the Documentation CD on any computer that meets the hardware and software requirements.

Hardware and software requirements

Use this information to determine the minimum hardware and software requirements.

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

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

systems

Using the Documentation Browser

Use this information to start 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

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use in your system and displays the documents in the language for that region (if available). If a document is not available in the language for that region, the English-language version is displayed.

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

Documentation Browser starts automatically.

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

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

DVD drive and click Start → Run.IntheOpen field, type

e:\win32.bat

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

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

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

sh runlinux.sh

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

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

To search all the documents, type a word or word string in the Search field and click Search. The documents in which the word or word string appears are listed in order of the most occurrences. Click a document to view it. Press Ctrl+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.

Notices and statements in this document

Use this information to understand the most common documentation notices and statements and how they are used.

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

The following notices and statements are used in this document:

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

avoid inconvenient or problem situations.

v Attention: These notices indicate possible damage to programs, devices, or data.

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

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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

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

Features and specifications

Use this information to view specific information about the compute node, such as compute node hardware features and the dimensions of the compute node.

Notes:

1. Power, cooling, and chassis systems management are provided by the Flex System chassis.

2. The operating system in the compute node must provide USB support for the compute node to recognize and use USB media drives and devices.

The following is a summary of the features and specifications of the Flex System x280 X6, x480 X6, and x880 X6 compute node.

Microprocessor:

Two multi-core Intel Xeon microprocessors.

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

Integrated functions:

v Renesas SH7757 (IMM2) baseboard management controller (BMC) with

integrated VGA controller

v (Models with LAN-on-motherboard (LOM) only) Two LOM fabric

connectors and one Emulex Skyhawk Quad-Port 10 Gigabit Ethernet controller

v Support for up to two internal USB ports v One external USB port v One LSI 3004 SAS controller with support for RAID level-0 or RAID

level-1

v Light path diagnostics v Automatic server restart (ASR) v (Models without LOM) Four I/O expansion connectors v (Models with LOM) Support for two I/O expansion connectors v Serial over LAN (SOL) v Wake on LAN (WOL) v Wake on PCI (PME) capability v Built-in monitoring for temperature, voltage, and hard disk drives v Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)

Upgradeable firmware:

All firmware is field upgradeable.

Memory:

v 48 dual inline memory module (DIMM) connectors v Type: Low-profile (LP) double-data rate (DDR3) DRAM v Supports 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB, and 64 GB DIMMs with up to 3 TB

of total memory on the system board per compute node

v Support for RDIMMs and LRDIMMs (combining is not supported) v Vital product data (VPD)

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Drives:

v Support for up to two 2.5-inch hot-swap, small form factor (SFF) Serial

Attached SCSI (SAS) or Serial ATA (SATA) hard disk drives, or up to two 2.5-inch hot-swap solid state drives (SSDs)

v Optional support for up to four 1.8-inch hot-swap SSDs v Optional RAID controller supports up to four 1.8-inch hot-swap SSDs

and up to four non-hot-swap 1.8-inch SSDs

Flash DIMMs:

Supports a maximum of 16 DDR3 flash DIMMs in 200 GB or 400 GB capacities.

Scalability:

Supports scaling to form two-node or four-node complexes, providing up to eight microprocessor sockets and 192 DIMM connectors.

Predictive Failure Analysis (PFA) alerts:

v Microprocessors v Memory v Hard disk drives

Size:

v Height: 55.5 mm (2.19 in) v Depth: 500 mm (19.7 in) v Width: 435.3 mm (17.14 in) v Maximum weight: 12.25 kg (27 lbs)

Security:

Fully compliant with NIST 800-131A. The security cryptography mode set by the managing device (CMM or Flex System Manager management node) determines the security mode in which the compute node operates.

Environment:

The Flex System x280 X6, x480 X6, and x880 X6 Compute Node Types 7903 and 4259 complies with ASHRAE class A3 specifications.

v Power on

– Temperature: 5°C - 40°C (41°F - 104°F) up to 950m (3,117ft) – Humidity, non-condensing: -12°C dew point (10.4°F) and 8% - 85%

– Maximum dew point: 24°C (75°F) – Maximum altitude: 3048 m (10,000 ft) – Maximum rate of temperature change: 5°C/hr (41°F/hr )

v Power off2:

– Temperature: 5°C to 45°C (41°F - 113°F) – Relative humidity: 8% - 85% – Maximum dew point: 27°C (80.6°F)

v Storage (non-operating):

– Temperature: 1°C to 60°C (33.8°F - 140°F) – Altitude: 3050 m (10,006 ft) – Relative humidity: 5% - 80% – Maximum dew point: 29°C (84.2°F)

v Shipment (non-operating)

– Temperature: -40°C to 60°C (-40°F - 140°F) – Altitude: 10,700 m (35,105 ft)

relative humidity

5,6

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– Relative humidity: 5% - 100% – Maximum dew point: 29°C (84.2°F)

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 compute node. For information about the limits for particulates and gases, see “Particulate contamination” on page 779.

1. Compute Node powered on.

2. Compute Node is removed from original shipping container and is

installed but not in use, for example, during repair, maintenance, or upgrade.

3. A3 - Derate maximum allowable temperature 1°C/175 m above 950 m. At maximum altitude of 3,050m (10kft) maximum air temperature is 28°C (82°F)

4. 5°C/hr for data centers employing tape drives and 20°C/hr for data centers employing disk drives.

5. The minimum humidity level for class A3 is the higher (more moisture) of the -12 °C dew point and the 8% relative humidity. These intersect at approximately 25°C. Below this intersection (~25C), the dew point (-12 °C) represents the minimum moisture level; above the intersection, relative humidity (8%) is the minimum.

6. Moisture levels lower than 0.5°C DP, but not lower -10 °C DP or 8% relative humidity, can be accepted if appropriate control measures are implemented to limit the generation of static electricity on personnel and equipment in the data center. All personnel and mobile furnishings and equipment must be connected to ground via an appropriate static control system. The following items are considered the minimum requirements:

a. Conductive materials (conductive flooring, conductive footwear on

all personnel who go into the datacenter; all mobile furnishings and equipment will be made of conductive or static dissipative materials).

b. During maintenance on any hardware, a properly functioning wrist

strap must be used by any personnel who contacts IT equipment.

7. The equipment acclimation period is 1 hour per 20°C of temperature change from the shipping environment to the operating environment.

8. Condensation is acceptable, but not rain.

9. The fully configured chassis weight is based on all nodes and I/O

modules being at their maximum design limit.

What your compute node offers

Your compute node offers features such as the integrated management module II, hard disk drive support, systems-management support, microprocessor technology, integrated network support, I/O expansion, large system-memory capacity, light path diagnostics, PCI Express, and power throttling.

v Features on Demand

If a Features on Demand feature is integrated in the compute node or in an optional device that is installed in the compute node, you can purchase an

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activation key to activate the feature. For information about Features on Demand, see http://www.ibm.com/systems/x/fod/.

v Flash DIMM support

The compute node supports a maximum of 16 DDR3 flash DIMMs in 200 GB or 400 GB capacities. The flash DIMMs utilize the unpopulated DIMM slots available in the compute node and provide high performance solid state memory. The flash DIMMs can be used for storage or storage cache.

v Flexible network support

The compute node provides flexible network capabilities: – Models with embedded virtual fabric: The integrated Emulex Skyhawk

Quad-Port 10 Gigabit Ethernet controller supports connections to a 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1000 Mbps network through an Ethernet-compatible switch module in the chassis. The controller supports connections at 10 Gb. The controller also supports Wake on LAN technology. You can install up to two additional I/O expansion adapters for network support.

– Models without embedded virtual fabric: The compute node has connectors

on the system board for optional expansion adapters for adding network communication capabilities to the compute node. You can install up to four I/O expansion adapters for network support. This provides the flexibility to install expansion adapters that support a variety of network communication technologies.

v Hard disk drive support

The compute node supports up to two hot-swap hard disk drives, with optional support for up to four hot-swap solid state drives (SSDs). You can implement RAID 0 or RAID 1 for the drives. An optional RAID controller supports up to four hot-swap SSDs and up to four non-hot-swap SSDs.

v Lenovo 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 compute node 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, see “Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD” on page 46.

v Lenovo X-Architecture

Lenovo X-Architecture systems combine proven, innovative designs to make your x86-processor-based compute node powerful, scalable, and reliable. For more information, see http://www.ibm.com/systems/x/hardware/enterprise/.

v Integrated management module II (IMM2)

The integrated management module II (IMM2) combines systems-management functions, video controller, the remote presence, and blue-screen capture features in a single chip. The IMM2 provides advanced systems-management control, monitoring, and alerting function. If an environmental condition exceeds a threshold or if a system component fails, the IMM2 lights LEDs to help you diagnose the problem, records the error in the IMM event log, and alerts you to the problem.

Optionally, the IMM2 also provides a virtual presence capability for remote systems management. The IMM2 provides remote systems management through industry-standard interfaces:

– Common Information Model (CIM) – Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) version 2.0 – Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) version 3.0

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– Web browser For more information, see Chapter 4, “Accessing the IMM2,” on page 49.

v Large system-memory capacity

The compute node supports up to 3 TB of system memory. The memory controllers provide support for up to 48 industry-standard registered ECC DDR3 on low-profile (LP) DIMMs on the system board. For the most current list of supported DIMMs, see http://www.ibm.com/systems/info/x86servers/ serverproven/compat/us.

v Light path diagnostics

Light path diagnostics provides light-emitting diodes (LEDs) to help you diagnose problems. For more information, see “Light path diagnostics” on page

65.

v Microprocessor technology

The compute node supports two multi-core Intel Xeon microprocessors. For more information about supported microprocessors, see Chapter 5, “Parts listing, Types 7903 and 4259,” on page 59.

v PCI Express

PCI Express is a serial interface that is used for chip-to-chip interconnect and expansion adapter interconnect. You can add optional I/O and storage devices.

v Power throttling

By enforcing a power policy known as power-domain oversubscription, the Flex System chassis can share the power load between two or more power supply modules to ensure sufficient power for each device in the Flex System chassis. This policy is enforced when the initial power is applied to the Flex System chassis or when a compute node is inserted into the Flex System chassis.

The following settings for this policy are available: – Basic power management – Power module redundancy – Power module redundancy with compute node throttling allowed You can configure and monitor the power environment by using the Chassis

Management Module. For more information, see the Flex System Chassis Management Module: Command-Line Interface Reference Guide at http://pic.dhe.ibm.com/infocenter/flexsys/information/topic/ com.ibm.acc.cmm.doc/dw1kt_cmm_cli_book.pdf.

v Scalable partitions

Your compute node is scalable and can be connected to multiple compute nodes so that you can share resources between compute nodes. For more information about scalable partitions, see “Working with scalable partitions” on page 22.

v Systems-management support

The compute node IMM2 provides a Web interface for remote systems-management support. You can use the interface to view system status, and control server management functions and IMM management settings.

The IMM2 communicates with the Flex System Chassis Management Module (CMM) and Flex System Manager management software (if installed).

– CMM is a hot-swap module that provides system-management functions for

all components in an Flex System chassis. It controls a serial port for remote connection and a 1 Gbps Ethernet remote-management connection. For more information, see the Flex System Chassis Management Module:

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Command-Line Interface Reference Guide at http://pic.dhe.ibm.com/ infocenter/flexsys/information/topic/com.ibm.acc.cmm.doc/ dw1kt_cmm_cli_book.pdf.

– Flex System Manager management software is a platform-management

foundation that streamlines the way you manage physical and virtual systems in a heterogeneous environment. By using industry standards, Flex System Manager management software supports multiple operating systems and virtualization technologies. For more information, see the "Flex System Manager Software: Installation and Service Guide" at http:// pic.dhe.ibm.com/infocenter/flexsys/information/topic/ com.ibm.acc.8731.doc/product_page.html.

Reliability, availability, and serviceability features

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

Many RAS-related hardware features for the compute node are listed in “Features and specifications” on page 5. Features provided by the compute node Setup utility, IMM2 remote chassis management, and troubleshooting tools enhance compute node reliability, availability, and serviceability. In addition, access to a customer support center available 24 hours per day, 7 days a week improves compute node availability and serviceability.

Major components of the compute node

Use this information to locate the major components on the compute node. The major components of the compute node include field replaceable units (FRUs), customer replaceable units (CRUs), and optional devices.

The following illustration shows the major components of the compute node.

1. Service availability varies by country. Response time varies depending on the number and nature of incoming calls.

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Heat sinks

Hard disk drive cage and backplane assembly

Cover

Left air baffle

Right air baffle

Hot-swap hard disk drive

Center partition

Left bezel

Power, controls, and indicators

Use this information to view power features, turn on and turn off the compute node, and view the functions of the controls and indicators.

Compute node controls, connectors, and LEDs

Use this information for details about the controls, connectors, and LEDs.

SMP filler

Right bezel

I/O expansion adapter

DIMM

Microprocessor

Hard disk drive filler panel

The following illustration identifies the buttons, connectors, and LEDs on the control panel.

Identify LED

Link up LED

Check log LED

Scaling LED

Fault LED

Hard disk drive activity LED

USB connector

Hard disk drive status LED

0 1

KVM connector

SMP expansion connectors

Powe r button/LED

Link error LED

Hard disk drive activity LED (green)

When this green LED is lit, it indicates that the hard disk drive is powered on. When flashing, this LED indicates that the drive is in use.

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Hard disk drive status LED (yellow)

When this yellow LED is lit, it indicates that an error has occurred with the hard disk drive. The LED turns off only after the error is corrected. You can check the CMM event log to determine the source of the condition. For more information, see “Viewing event logs without restarting the compute node” on page 69.

SMP expansion connectors

Use these connectors to connect the compute node to other compute nodes to form multi-node complexes. The SMP expansion connectors come protected by a filler that you can remove. For more information, see “Installing an SMP expansion connector” on page 747.

Link error LED

When this yellow LED is lit, it indicates that a scalable link error occurred.

Link up LED

When this green LED is lit, it indicates that the compute node is connected to other compute nodes through a quick path interconnect (QPI) link.

Note: When the Link error LED is lit, indicating that a scalable partitioning error occurred, this LED is turned off.

Scaling LED

When this white LED is lit, it indicates that the compute node is part of a scalable partition. When turned off, this LED indicates that the compute node is operating independently.

Note: This LED is operational and can be lit when the compute node is installed in the chassis and is connected to power, even if the compute node is not turned on.

Fault LED

When this yellow LED is lit, it indicates that a system error has occurred in the compute node. In addition, the fault LED on the chassis system LED panel is lit. You can check the CMM event log to determine the source of the condition. For more information, see “Viewing event logs without restarting the compute node” on page 69. See also “Light path diagnostics LEDs” on page 67 for more information about the LEDs on the compute node.

The fault LED turns off only after the error is corrected.

Note: When the fault LED turns off, you should also clear the IMM event log. Use the Setup utility to clear the IMM event log.

Check log LED

When this yellow LED is lit, it indicates that a condition that causes an event to be logged in the event log has occurred. To view the IMM2 event log see “IMM event log” on page 68

The check log LED can be turned off through the CMM led command, the CMM web interface, or Flex System Manager management software (if installed).

v For more information about the CMM led command, see the "Flex

System Chassis Management Module: Command-Line Interface Reference Guide" at http://pic.dhe.ibm.com/infocenter/flexsys/ information/topic/com.ibm.acc.cmm.doc/cli_command_led.html.

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v From the CMM web interface, select Compute Nodes from the Chassis

Management menu. All fields and options are described in the CMM

web interface online help. For more information, see http://pic.dhe.ibm.com/infocenter/flexsys/information/index.jsp?topic= %2Fcom.ibm.acc.cmm.doc%2Fcmm_product_page.html.

v For more information about Flex System Manager management software,

see the "Flex System Manager Software: Installation and Service Guide" at http://pic.dhe.ibm.com/infocenter/flexsys/information/topic/ com.ibm.acc.8731.doc/product_page.html.

Notes:

1. Alternatively, you can use the CMM_INDICATES_ITE_ERROR_N command to light the check log LED. See the Flex System Chassis Management Module: Command-Line Interface Reference Guide at http://pic.dhe.ibm.com/infocenter/flexsys/information/topic/ com.ibm.acc.cmm.doc/dw1kt_cmm_cli_book.pdf for more information.

2. You can check the CMM event log to determine the source of the condition. For more information, see “Viewing event logs without restarting the compute node” on page 69.

Identify LED

The system administrator can remotely light this blue LED to aid in visually locating the compute node. When this LED is lit, the identify LED on the Flex System chassis is also lit. The identify LED can be lit and turned off through the CMM led command, the CMM web interface, or Flex System Manager management software (if installed).

When this LED is lit in a scalable partition, the identify LED on all nodes in the scalable partition are also lit.

v For more information about the CMM led command, see the "Flex

System Chassis Management Module: Command-Line Interface Reference Guide" at http://pic.dhe.ibm.com/infocenter/flexsys/ information/topic/com.ibm.acc.cmm.doc/cli_command_led.html.

v From the CMM web interface, select Compute Nodes from the Chassis

Management menu. All fields and options are described in the CMM

web interface online help. For more information, see http://pic.dhe.ibm.com/infocenter/flexsys/information/index.jsp?topic= %2Fcom.ibm.acc.cmm.doc%2Fcmm_product_page.html.

v For more information about Flex System Manager management software,

see the "Flex System Manager Software: Installation and Service Guide" at http://pic.dhe.ibm.com/infocenter/flexsys/information/topic/ com.ibm.acc.8731.doc/product_page.html.

Power button/LED

When the compute node is connected to power through the Flex System chassis, press this button to turn on or turn off the compute node.

When you press the power-control button on any compute node in a single partition (controlled by one operating system), all compute nodes in the single partition will be turned on or turned off.

Note: The power button works only if local power control is enabled for the compute node. Local power control is enabled and disabled through the CMM power command and the CMM web interface.

v For more information about the CMM power command, see the "Flex

System Chassis Management Module: Command-Line Interface

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Reference Guide" at http://pic.dhe.ibm.com/infocenter/flexsys/ information/topic/com.ibm.acc.cmm.doc/cli_command_power.html.

v From the CMM web interface, select Compute Nodes from the Chassis

Management menu. For more information, see the "Flex System Chassis

Management Module: User's Guide" at http://pic.dhe.ibm.com/ infocenter/flexsys/information/topic/com.ibm.acc.cmm.doc/ cmm_user_guide.html. All fields and options are described in the CMM web interface online help.

After the compute node is removed from the chassis, press and hold this button to activate the system-board LEDs (light path diagnostics). See “Compute node controls, connectors, and LEDs” on page 11 for more information.

This button is also the power LED. This green LED indicates the power status of the compute node:

v Flashing rapidly: The LED flashes rapidly for one of the following

reasons: – The compute node has been installed in a chassis. When you install

the compute node, the LED flashes rapidly for up to 90 seconds while the integrated management module II (IMM2) in the compute node is initializing and synchronizing with the chassis management module.

– Power permissions have not been assigned to the compute node

through the Chassis Management Module.

– The Flex System chassis does not have enough power to turn on the

compute node.

– The IMM2 in the compute node is not communicating with the

Chassis Management Module.

v Flashing slowly: The compute node is connected to power through the

Flex System chassis and is ready to be turned on.

v Lit continuously: The compute node is connected to power through the

Flex System chassis and is turned on.

When the compute node is on, pressing this button causes an orderly shutdown of the compute node so that it can be removed safely from the chassis. This includes shutting down the operating system (if possible) and removing power from the compute node.

If an operating system is running, you might have to press the button for approximately 4 seconds to initiate the shutdown.

Attention: Pressing the button for 4 seconds forces the operating system to shut down immediately. Data loss is possible.

KVM connector

Connect the console breakout cable to this connector (see “Console breakout cable” on page 15 for more information).

Note: It is best practice to connect the console breakout cable to only one compute node at a time in each Flex System chassis.

USB connector

Connect a USB device to this connector.

Note: It is best practice to connect a USB device to the front of only one compute node at a time in each Flex System chassis.

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Console breakout cable

Use this information for details about the console breakout cable.

Attention: Use only the console breakout cable that comes with the compute node. Attempting to connect other console breakout cable types might damage the console breakout cable and the compute node.

Use the console breakout cable to connect external I/O devices to the compute node. The console breakout cable connects through the KVM connector (see “Compute node controls, connectors, and LEDs” on page 11). The console breakout cable has connectors for a display device (video), two USB connectors for a USB keyboard and mouse, and a serial interface connector.

The following illustration identifies the connectors and components on the console breakout cable.

Serial connector

USB ports (2)

Video connector (blue)

Captive screws

to KVM connector

Turning on the compute node

Use this information for details about turning on the compute node.

About this task

After you connect the compute node to power through the Flex System chassis, the compute node can be started in any of the following ways:

v You can press the power button on the front of the compute node (see

“Compute node controls, connectors, and LEDs” on page 11) to start the compute node. The power button works only if local power control is enabled for the compute node. Local power control is enabled and disabled through the CMM power command and the CMM web interface.

– For more information about the CMM power command, see the "Flex System

Chassis Management Module: Command-Line Interface Reference Guide" at http://pic.dhe.ibm.com/infocenter/flexsys/information/topic/ com.ibm.acc.cmm.doc/cli_command_power.html.

– From the CMM web interface, select Compute Nodes from the Chassis

Management menu. All fields and options are described in the CMM web interface online help. For more information, see the "Flex System Chassis Management Module: User’s Guide" at http://pic.dhe.ibm.com/infocenter/ flexsys/information/topic/com.ibm.acc.cmm.doc/cmm_user_guide.html.

Notes:

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1. Wait until the power LED on the compute node flashes slowly before you press the power button. While the IMM2 in the compute node is initializing and synchronizing with the Chassis Management Module, the power LED flashes rapidly, and the power button on the compute node does not respond. This process can take approximately 90 seconds after the compute node has been installed.

2. While the compute node is starting, the power LED on the front of the compute node is lit and does not flash. See “Compute node controls, connectors, and LEDs” on page 11 for the power LED states.

3. When you press the power-control button on any compute node in a single partition (controlled by one operating system), all compute nodes in the single partition will be turned on or turned off.

v If a power failure occurs, the Flex System chassis and the compute node can be

configured through the CMM power command and the CMM web interface to start automatically when power is restored.

– For more information about the CMM power command, see the "Flex System

Chassis Management Module: Command-Line Interface Reference Guide" at http://pic.dhe.ibm.com/infocenter/flexsys/information/topic/ com.ibm.acc.cmm.doc/cli_command_power.html.

– From the CMM web interface, select Compute Nodes from the Chassis

Management menu. For more information, see the "Flex System Chassis Management Module: User’s Guide" at http://pic.dhe.ibm.com/infocenter/ flexsys/information/topic/com.ibm.acc.cmm.doc/cmm_user_guide.html. All fields and options are described in the CMM web interface online help.

v You can turn on the compute node through the CMM power command, the

CMM web interface, or Flex System Manager management software if installed. – For more information about the CMM power command, see the "Flex System

Chassis Management Module: Command-Line Interface Reference Guide" at http://pic.dhe.ibm.com/infocenter/flexsys/information/topic/ com.ibm.acc.cmm.doc/cli_command_power.html.

– From the CMM web interface, select Compute Nodes from the Chassis

– For more information about Flex System Manager management software, see

the "Flex System Manager Software: Installation and Service Guide" at http://pic.dhe.ibm.com/infocenter/flexsys/information/topic/ com.ibm.acc.8731.doc/product_page.html.

v You can turn on the compute node through the Wake on LAN feature. The

compute node must be connected to power (the power LED is flashing slowly) and must be communicating with the Chassis Management Module. The operating system must support the Wake on LAN feature, and the Wake on LAN feature must be enabled through the Chassis Management Module interface.

Turning off the compute node

Use this information for details about turning off the compute node.

About this task

When you turn off the compute node, it is still connected to power through the Flex System chassis. The compute node can respond to requests from the IMM2,

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such as a remote request to turn on the compute node. To remove all power from the compute node, you must remove it from the Flex System chassis.

Before you turn off the compute node, shut down the operating system. See the operating-system documentation for information about shutting down the operating system.

The compute node can be turned off in any of the following ways: v The compute node can turn off automatically as part of the operating system

shutdown process (if this feature is supported by the operating system). See your operating-system documentation for more information.

v You can press the power button on the compute node (see “Compute node

controls, connectors, and LEDs” on page 11). This starts an orderly shutdown of the operating system, if this feature is supported by the operating system.

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

button for more than 4 seconds to turn off the compute node.

Attention: Pressing the power button for 4 seconds forces the operating system to shut down immediately. Data loss is possible.

v When you press the power-control button on any compute node in a single

partition (controlled by one operating system), all compute nodes in the single partition will be turned on or turned off.

v You can turn off the compute node through the CMM power command, the

CMM web interface, or Flex System Manager management software (if installed).

– For more information about the CMM power command, see the "Flex System

Chassis Management Module: Command-Line Interface Reference Guide" at http://pic.dhe.ibm.com/infocenter/flexsys/information/topic/ com.ibm.acc.cmm.doc/cli_command_power.html.

– From the CMM web interface, select Compute Nodes from the Chassis

– For more information about Flex System Manager management software, see

the "Flex System Manager Software: Installation and Service Guide" at http://pic.dhe.ibm.com/infocenter/flexsys/information/topic/ com.ibm.acc.8731.doc/product_page.html.

System-board layouts

Use this information to locate the connectors, LEDs, jumpers, and switches on the system board.

System-board connectors

Use this information to locate compute node system-board components and connectors for optional devices.

The following illustration shows the system-board components, including connectors for user-installable optional devices, in the compute node.

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Microprocessor 1

Microprocessor 2

CMOS battery

DIMMs

Ligthpath diagnostic panel

SAS backplane 1

SAS backplane 2

DIMMs

DIMMsDIMMs

I/O expansion 4

I/O expansion 1

Internal USBs

Fabric 1 (some models)

I/O expansion 2

I/O expansion 3

Fabric 2 (some models)

System-board jumpers

Use this information to locate the system-board jumpers.

The following illustration shows the locations of the jumpers on the system board.

Low security

IMM TPM

Powe r permision

The following table describes the function of each jumper on the system board.

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Jumper number Description

IMM TPM (JP2461) Two-pin jumper. The default is no jumper. Place a jumper on

Low Security (J2101) Three-pin jumper block. The default position is pins 2 and 3. Power permission (JP9601) Two-pin jumper block. The default is no jumper. Place a

System-board LEDs

The following illustration shows the location of the LEDs on the system board.

pins 1 and 2 to indicate a physical presence to the IMM2 TPM chip.

jumper on pins 1 and 2 to force power permission from the IMM2 to the real time management module (RTMM).

System-board switches

Use this information to locate the system-board switches.

The following illustration shows the location of the switch blocks on the system board.

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On Off

8 7 65

4 3 21

On Off

8 7 65

4 3 21

SW8110 switch

SW8111 switch

The following table describes the functions of the switches.

Switch number Description Switch setting Definition

SW8110-1 Password override The default position is

off.

SW8110-2 UEFI TPM The default position is

off.

SW8110-3 Real time clock (RTC)

reset

The default position is off.

Changing this switch to the on position overrides the power-on password.

Changing this switch to the on position indicates a physical presence to the TPM.

Changing this switch to the on position resets the RTC. A momentary toggle is all that is required. To avoid excessive CMOS battery drain, do not leave this switch in the on position.

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Switch number Description Switch setting Definition

SW8110-4 Boot backup IMM2 The default position is

off.

When the switch is in the default off position, the compute node will boot by using the primary IMM2 firmware. When the switch is in the on position, the compute node will boot by using a backup of the IMM2 firmware.

SW8110-5 Boot backup UEFI The default position is

off.

Changing this switch to the on position forces the compute node to boot from the backup UEFI image.

SW8110-6 IMM force update The default position is

off.

Changing this switch to the on position bypasses the operational firmware image and performs a IMM firmware update, if the normal firmware update procedure results in an inoperative IMM. Note: Use this switch only if the normal firmware update procedure fails and the operational firmware image is corrupted. Use of this switch disables normal baseboard management controller operation.

SW8110-7 IMM SPI ROM Chip

Select

The default position is off.

Changing this switch to the on position forces the compute node to select system SPI ROM0 or ROM1.

SW8110-8 Real time management

module (RTMM) flash bypass

The default position is off.

Changing this switch to the on position forces the compute node to use RTMM ROM instead of flash.

SW8111-1 Reset FPGA

Configuration Logic

The default position is off.

Changing this switch to the on position forces the compute node to reset the FPGA configuration logic.

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Switch number Description Switch setting Definition

SW8111-2 IMMv2 Reset The default position is

off.

SW8111-3 ME Flash descriptor

security override

SW8111-4 Boot Backup ME The default position is

SW8111-5, SW8111-6

SW8111-7, SW8111-8

Selecting dongle serial port MUX (U9812)

Selecting dongle serial port MUX (U9811)

The default position is off.

off.

on, on off, on on, off off, off

Changing this switch to the on position forces the compute node to reset the IMM.

Changing this switch to the on position forces the compute node to override security in the flash descriptor.

Changing this switch to the on position forces the compute node to boot from the backup ME.

LOM TX/RX RTMM TX/RX IMM TX/RX SIO TX/RX

SAS TX/RX FPGA TX/RX IMM TX/RX SIO RTS/CTS

Working with scalable partitions

This topic provides information about connecting multiple compute nodes together to create scalable partitions.

A multi-node complex supports the following implementation modes: v Single partition: The configuration functions as a single compute node that

contains up to eight microprocessors and 192 DIMMs. When the configuration is implemented as a single-hardware partition, the lowest node bay ID in the chassis is the primary node. The single partition uses the operating system of the primary compute node.

The other nodes are the secondary nodes. The secondary nodes use the UEFI settings defined for the primary node through the IMM. Each secondary compute node retains its own UEFI settings for later use in stand-alone mode or as a primary node.

Note: If you purchased a multi-node complex and you received each compute node packaged individually, each compute node has a label on the top of the bezel identifying the primary node and the secondary nodes as defined at the factory during testing. Install the nodes in the chassis in the order indicated on the label.

You can configure one, two, or four compute nodes into a single partition.

v Multiple partitions: The computes nodes are configured to form multiple

partitions within a multi-node complex. – Two partitions each containing one compute node – Two partitions each containing two compute nodes – One partition containing four compute nodes

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– One partition containing two compute nodes and two partitions each

containing one compute node

v Stand-alone mode: The compute nodes operate independently within a

multi-node complex. Each compute node uses its own UEFI settings.

To partition a multi-node complex, use the IMM2 Web interface (see “Partitioning a multi-node complex” on page 25 for more information).

FlexNode partitioning

This topic provides information about FlexNode partitioning.

With FlexNode partitioning, you can toggle between a single partition or multiple partitions without having to modify the physical setup of the compute nodes. To toggle between partitions, use the IMM2 Web interface.

Single partition considerations

The following considerations apply to compute nodes in a multi-node complex that operate as a single-hardware partition:

v The single partition uses the UEFI settings (set through the Setup utility) defined

for the primary compute node.

v If you update firmware using UpdateXpress System Packs (UXSP), when you

upgrade the firmware for the compute nodes operating as a single partition, you only have to upgrade the primary compute node. The firmware on the secondary compute nodes is automatically updated.

v The primary compute node has access to the hard disk drives and SSDs on the

secondary compute nodes.

v Use the UEFI multi-node drive sharing setting to combine the drives on the

primary compute node with the drives on the secondary compute nodes to form a single RAID array. RAID arrays can be formed only using the drives in individual compute nodes.

v The primary compute node has access to any I/O expansion adapters that are

installed in the secondary compute nodes. However, the I/O expansion adapters in the secondary compute nodes cannot be used for a Serial Over LAN connection.

v When you press the power-control button on any compute node in a single

partition (controlled by one operating system), all compute nodes in the single partition will be turned on or turned off.

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Chapter 2. Configuring

Use this information to update the firmware and use the configuration utilities.

Partitioning a multi-node complex

Before you configure the compute nodes that are part of a multi-node complex, you must partition the multi-node complex.

About this task

To partition a multi-node complex, complete the following steps.

Procedure

1. From the IMM2 Web interface, click Server Management > Scalable Complex.

Note: The Scalable Complex selection is only available when a compute node

that supports scalable partitions is installed in the chassis.

2. Select one or more unassigned compute nodes.

3. Click Create Partition.

What to do next

For more information, see Chapter 4, “Accessing the IMM2,” on page 49.

Updating firmware and device drivers

Lenovo periodically makes UEFI code, IMM2 firmware, diagnostic firmware updates, and device driver updates available for the compute node. Provisioning is the set of actions that you take to update the firmware and device drivers and install the operating system. Several tools are available to help you update the firmware and device drivers in the provisioning process.

Attention: Installing the wrong firmware or device-driver update might cause the compute node to malfunction. Before you install a firmware or device-driver update, read any readme and change history files that are provided with the downloaded update. These files contain important information about the update and the procedure for installing the update, including any special procedure for updating from an early firmware or device-driver version to the latest version.

Notes:

1. If you update firmware using UpdateXpress System Packs (UXSP), when you upgrade the firmware for the compute nodes operating as a single partition, you only have to upgrade the primary compute node. The firmware on the secondary compute nodes is automatically updated.

2. If you update firmware in a scalable partition using ToolsCenter Bootable Media Creator, you only have to upgrade each primary node. The firmware on the secondary compute nodes is automatically updated.

3. If you are using a compute node that came with the Ethernet LAN-on-motherboard (LOM) controller integrated on the system board, you can find the device drivers at http://www.emulex.com/downloads/ibm/vfasoftware-kits.html.

4. Follow the instructions in the readme file that comes with the firmware update.

v Flex System Manager Update Manager

Flex System Manager Update Manager (if installed) acquires, installs, and manages firmware and device driver updates and monitors your compute nodes to ensure that they remain current. For more information about Flex System Manager Update Manager, see http://pic.dhe.ibm.com/infocenter/flexsys/ information/topic/com.ibm.acc.8731.doc/updating_firmware_and_software.html.

v UpdateXpress System Packs

UpdateXpress System Packs (UXSP) contain an integration-tested bundle of online, updateable firmware and device drivers for your compute node. The ToolsCenter Bootable Media Creator uses UpdateXpress System Packs to update the firmware and device drivers.

Typically, use UpdateXpress System Packs to update firmware and devices drivers for a compute node that has previously been provisioned. For more information about UpdateXpress System Packs, see http://www.ibm.com/ support/entry/portal/docdisplay?lndocid=SERV-XPRESS.

v ToolsCenter Bootable Media Creator

You can use ToolsCenter Bootable Media Creator to create bootable media that is suitable for applying firmware updates and running preboot diagnostics. Using ToolsCenter Bootable Media Creator, you can create a single bootable image on supported media (such as CD, DVD, ISO image, USB flash drive, or set of PXE files) that bundles multiple Flex System tools and updates from UpdateXpress System Packs, which contain Windows and Linux

firmware updates.

Typically, use ToolsCenter Bootable Media Creator for the initial setup of a compute node. For more information about the Bootable Media Creator, see http://www.ibm.com/support/entry/portal/docdisplay?lndocid=TOOL-BOMC.

To provision a compute node with updated firmware and device drivers by using ToolsCenter Bootable Media Creator and the Flex System Manager management software, complete the following steps:

1. Download ToolsCenter Bootable Media Creator to a computer that is connected over the management network to the Flex System Manager management software that is managing the compute node.

2. Create the bootable media of firmware and device driver updates.

3. Connect to the Flex System Manager management software that is managing

the Flex System chassis in which the compute node is installed.

4. From Flex System Manager Chassis Manager, select the compute node. In the Actions column, select Remote Control.

Note: The user ID that you use to log in to Flex System Manager management software must have sufficient user permissions to manage the compute node.

5. From the Remote Control session, mount the bootable media (using Remote Media).

6. Start the compute node to boot the media and install the updates.

v Integrated management module II (IMM2)

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You can use IMM2 to update some types of compute node firmware. For more information about the IMM2, see http://www.ibm.com/support/entry/portal/ docdisplay?lndocid=MIGR-5086346.

Important: To avoid problems and to maintain system performance, always make sure that the UEFI code, IMM2 firmware, and diagnostic firmware levels are consistent in all compute nodes in the Flex System chassis.

For additional information about updating firmware and device drivers, see UEFI Compliant Firmware on System x Quick start guides, and the Firmware Update Guides at http://www.ibm.com/ support/entry/portal/docdisplay?lndocid=MIGR-5091991 (an user ID might be required to access this content).

Recovering a UEFI image

Use this information to recover a UEFI image.

About this task

The compute node has an advanced recovery feature that automatically switches to a backup UEFI page if the UEFI code in the compute node has become damaged, such as from a power failure during an update. The flash memory of the compute node consists of a primary page and a backup page. If the UEFI code in the primary page is damaged, the integrated management module detects the error and automatically switches to the backup page to start the compute node. If this happens, a POST message Booted from backup UEFI image is displayed, the check log LED is lit, and an automatic BIOS recovery (ABR) condition occurs. The backup page version might not be the same as the primary page version.

You can then recover or restore the original primary page UEFI.

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

and BladeCenter®Servers. and the Flex System

Procedure

To recover the UEFI code and restore the compute node operation to the primary page, complete the following steps:

1. Update the UEFI code (see “Updating firmware and device drivers” on page

25).

2. Restart the compute node.

3. At the firmware splash screen, press F3 when prompted to restore to the

primary bank. The compute node boots from the primary bank.

Note: The prompt to press F3 displays only if the compute node boots from the backup page due to an ABR condition.

What to do next

If the attempt to flash the primary page results in the compute node not booting and the check log LED is not lit, you can manually restore the UEFI code. To manually restore the UEFI code, complete the following steps.

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Note: If the check log LED is lit, the compute node is booting from the backup image and moving the switch to backup changes nothing.

1. Before you begin, read “Safety” on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page 699.

2. Turn off the compute node (see “Turning off the compute node” on page 16).

3. Remove the compute node from the Flex System chassis (see “Removing a

compute node from a chassis” on page 701).

4. Remove the cover (see “Removing the compute node cover” on page 715).

5. Locate the boot backup UEFI switch on the switch block and move the switch

to the On position (see “System-board switches” on page 19).

6. Replace the cover and reinstall the compute node in the Flex System chassis (see “Installing the compute node cover” on page 716 and “Installing a compute node in a chassis” on page 702).

7. Update the UEFI code (see “Updating firmware and device drivers” on page

25).

8. Turn off the compute node and remove it from the Flex System chassis (see “Turning off the compute node” on page 16 and “Removing a compute node from a chassis” on page 701).

9. Remove the cover of the compute node (see “Removing the compute node cover” on page 715).

10. Locate the boot backup UEFI switch on the switch block and move the switch to the Off position (see “System-board switches” on page 19).

11. Replace the cover and reinstall the compute node in the Flex System chassis

(see “Installing the compute node cover” on page 716 and “Installing a compute node in a chassis” on page 702).

12. Restart the compute node (see “Turning on the compute node” on page 15).

Important: If you are unable to manually restore the UEFI code after several attempts, replace the system-board assembly (see “Removing the system-board components for base-assembly replacement” on page 767 and “Installing the system-board components for base-assembly replacement” on page 769).

Configuring the compute node

Use this information to configure the compute node.

Procedure

To perform a typical initial configuration, complete the following steps:

Note: To configure a compute node, you configure the IP address of the IMM through the CMM Web interface. For more information, see the "Flex System Chassis Management Module: User's Guide" at http://pic.dhe.ibm.com/ infocenter/flexsys/information/topic/com.ibm.acc.cmm.doc/ cmm_user_guide.html.

1. Configure the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) firmware for the

compute node by using the Setup utility (see “Using the Setup utility” on page 29 or the Advanced Setup Utility (ASU) (see http://www.ibm.com/support/ entry/portal/docdisplay?lndocid=TOOL-ASU).

For more information about firmware configuration options, see http://www.ibm.com/support/entry/portal/docdisplay?lndocid=MIGR-

5083207.

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2. Set the boot protocol by using the Setup utility (see “Setting the boot protocol to boot from legacy devices using the Setup utility” on page 35).

You can temporarily redefine the boot order by using the Boot Selection menu program (see “Using the Boot Selection Menu program” on page 36).

3. Configure the RAID array. You can install up to two hard disk drives in the compute node and implement

RAID level-0 (striping) or RAID level-1 (mirror) arrays in operating systems that are listed on the ServerProven list at http://www.ibm.com/systems/info/ x86servers/serverproven/compat/us. For the compute node, you must configure the RAID by using the LSI Configuration Utility program (see “Using the LSI Logic Configuration Utility” on page 40).

If an optional RAID expansion adapter is installed, you can use it to control all the hard disk drives that are installed in the compute node. See the documentation that comes with the expansion adapter for information about how to configure the RAID array.

Important: You must create the RAID array before you install the operating system on the compute node.

4. Configure the integrated management module II (IMM2) using either the Setup utility or the Advanced Settings Utility (ASU).

5. Update the compute node firmware (see “Updating firmware and device drivers” on page 25).

Notes:

a. If you use Flex System Manager Update Manager to update the firmware,

you can optionally start the operating-system installation while the firmware updates are installed. It is normal operation for the initial firmware updates to take an unusual length of time.

b. If the Chassis Management Module (CMM) and the compute nodes are set

up to use DHCP and the CMM loses connectivity to the network, the CMM attempts to acquire a new IP address when network connectivity is restored. The compute nodes will not attempt to acquire an IP address again; they will continue to use their original IP addresses. Therefore, if you experience network problems on compute nodes after connectivity between the CMM and the network is restored, you might have to reset the system-management processor in each of the compute nodes in the chassis (including the management node).

What to do next

After you configure the compute node, you can install the operating system and update device drivers (see Chapter 3, “Installing the operating system,” on page 45 for more information).

Using the Setup utility

Use these instructions to start the Setup utility.

Procedure

You can access the Setup utility remotely through the CMM web interface. From the CMM web interface, select Launch Compute Node Console. For more information, see the "Flex System Chassis Management Module: User's Guide" at

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http://pic.dhe.ibm.com/infocenter/flexsys/information/topic/ com.ibm.acc.cmm.doc/cmm_user_guide.html. All fields and options are described in the CMM web interface online help.

Note: The integrated management module II (IMM2) must have a valid IP address. To start the Setup utility locally, complete the following steps:

1. If the compute node is turned on, turn off the compute node (see “Turning off the compute node” on page 16.

Attention: Use only the console breakout cable that comes with the compute node. Attempting to connect other console breakout cable types might damage the console breakout cable and the compute node.

2. If necessary, connect a keyboard, monitor, and mouse to the console breakout cable and connect the console breakout cable to the compute node).

3. Turn on the compute node (see “Turning on the compute node” on page 15).

4. When the prompt Press <F1> Setup is displayed, press F1.

v 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.

v If you have not set an administrator password, the full Setup utility menu is

available to all users.

5. The Setup utility is organized in a menu structure which enables you to view and change the settings. The keyboard characters used to navigate the Setup utility screen and change settings are shown at the bottom of the Setup utility screens.

Results

The following menu items are on the Setup utility main menu. Depending on the version of the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI), some menu items might differ slightly from these descriptions.

v System Information

Select this choice to view information about the compute node. 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 compute node, the serial number, the system Universally Unique Identifier (UID), and the amount of installed memory.

– Product Data

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

This choice is on the full UEFI Setup utility menu only.

v System Settings

Select this choice to view or change the compute node component settings. – Adapters and UEFI Drivers

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Select this choice to view information about the adapters and UEFI device drivers in the compute node.

Note: Before you configure a UEFI-compatible device, update the firmware for your compute node. See “Updating firmware and device drivers” on page 25 for information about how to update the firmware for your compute node.

To configure a UEFI-compatible expansion adapter, complete the following steps:

1. Select Please press ENTER to compile the list of drivers and press Enter.

2. Select the device driver that you want to configure, and press Enter.

3. When you have finished changing settings, press Esc to exit from the

program; select Save to save the settings that you have changed.

– 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 remote console redirection and enable or disable the integrated Ethernet controller. If you disable a device, it cannot be configured, and the operating system cannot detect it (disabling a device is equivalent to disconnecting the device).

You can also choose to enable or disable adapter option ROM support. Disabling support can potentially improve the time it takes the compute node to start.

– Driver Health

Select this choice to view the health status of the controllers as reported by the device drivers. You can select to perform a repair action on a device driver.

– Integrated Management Module

Select this choice to view or change the settings for the integrated management module II (IMM2).

- Power Restore Policy Select this choice to determine the state to which the compute node will be

restored after a power outage.

- Commands on USB Interface Select this choice to specify whether the Ethernet over USB interface is

enabled or disabled.

Note: This option is primarily for older operating systems that have problems with USB communications device class (CDC) Ethernet interfaces. Disabling this option will cause the following issues:

v Online update packages will not work. v Updates that use Bootable Media Creator (BoMC) will not work because

BoMC uses the LAN over USB interface.

v You must install the IPMI device driver to use the Advanced Settings

Utility (ASU) to change the IMM2 or UEFI configuration.

v You cannot set the IMM2 OS loader watchdog.

- Network Configuration Select this choice to view the system-management network interface port,

IMM2 MAC address, current IMM2 IP address, and host name; define the static IMM2 IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address; specify whether to use the static IP address or have DHCP assign the IMM2 IP address; save the network changes; and reset the IMM2.

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- Reset IMM to Defaults Select this choice to restore the IMM2 to the manufacturing default settings.

The IMM2 controller restarts after you restore the settings.

- Reset IMM Select this choice to restart the IMM2 controller.

– Legacy Support

Select this choice to view or set legacy support.

- Force Legacy Video on Boot Select this choice to enable or disable force INT video support, if the

operating system does not support UEFI video output standards. The default is Enable.

- 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 non-UEFI compliant. The default is Enable.

- Infinite Boot Retry Select this choice to enable or disable UEFI to infinitely retry the legacy

boot order.

- BBS Boot Select this choice to enable or disable legacy boot in accordance with the

BIOS Boot Specification (BBS).

- Non-Planar PXE Select this choice to enable or disable non-system-board PXE for legacy

mode.

– Memory

Select this choice to view or change the memory settings. If a memory error is detected during POST or memory configuration, the

compute node automatically disables the failing pair of memory connectors and continues operating with reduced memory. After the problem is corrected, you must manually enable the memory connectors. Select System Memory Details and use the arrow keys to highlight the pair of memory connectors that you want to enable; then, set the connectors to Enable.

– Network

Select this choice to view or configure the network device options, such as iSCSI, PXE, and network devices.

– Operating Modes

Select this choice to determine operational settings, such as operating mode (minimal power, efficiency, or maximum performance) and memory speed.

– Power

Select this choice to view or change the power scheme settings.

– Processors

Select this choice to view or change the microprocessor settings.

– Recovery and RAS

Select this choice to view or change the system recovery and advanced RAS parameters.

- Advanced RAS

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Select this choice to enable advanced RAS options.

- Backup Bank Management Select this choice to configure the backup bank management settings.

- Disk GPT Recovery Select this choice to enable or disable GUID partition table (GPT) drive

recovery.

- POST Attempts Select this choice to define the number of times to attempt POST before

invoking the recovery procedures.

- System Recovery Select this choice to configure the recovery settings.

v POST Watchdog Timer

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

v POST Watchdog Timer Value

Select this choice to view or set the POST loader watchdog timer value.

v Reboot System on NMI

Select this choice to enable or disable restarting the system whenever a nonmaskable interrupt (NMI) occurs. The default is Disable.

v Halt On Severe Error

Select this choice to enable or disable the system starting the operating system whenever a severe error is detected during POST. A setting of Enable prevents the system from starting the operating system when a severe POST error occurs, instead starting the POST Event Viewer. The default is Disable.

– Security

Select this option to view or configure the Secure Boot feature and Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2).

- Secure Boot Configuration Select this choice to enable and disable the Secure Boot feature or set the

Secure Boot mode.

- Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Select this choice to view or configure the TPM setup options.

– Storage

Select this choice to view and manage RAID controller configurations.

v Date and Time

Select this choice to set the date and time for the compute node. The date is set in month/day/year format. The time is set in 24-hour format (hour:minute:second).

This choice is on the full UEFI Setup utility menu only.

v Start Options

Select this choice to view or change the startup sequence. The startup sequence specifies the order in which the compute node checks devices to find a boot record. The compute node starts from the first boot record that it finds. If the compute node 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 or DVD drive, then checks the hard disk drive, and then checks a network adapter.

This choice is on the full UEFI Setup utility menu only.

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v Boot Manager

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

Select Boot Modes to view or change the boot settings. You can set the boot mode and choose UEFI operating-system support only, or legacy operating-system support only.

Note: If you select the legacy-only boot mode (which makes boot time much faster), you will not be able to activate any Features on Demand (FoD) keys.

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 II.

Important: If the system-error LED on the front of the compute node 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 compute node.

– POST Event Viewer

Select this choice to enter the POST event viewer to view the UEFI diagnostic codes.

– 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. You can set, change, and delete a power-on password and an administrator

password through this selection. – If you set a power-on password, you must type the power-on password to

complete the system startup and to have access to the Setup utility main menu.

– If you set an administrator password, you must type the administrator

password to have access to the full Setup utility main menu. If you do not type the administrator password when one is set, a limited Setup utility menu is available.

You can use any combination of up to from 6 to 20 characters (A - Z,a-z,and0

- 9) for passwords. Keep a record of your password in a secure place. If you forget the power-on password, you can regain access to the compute node

by using the power-on password override switch (see “System-board switches” on page 19).

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 system board.

You can also regain access to the compute node by removing the CMOS battery and then reinstalling it (see “Removing the CMOS battery” on page 712 and “Installing the CMOS battery” on page 713).

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Important: Removing the CMOS battery clears the settings in CMOS memory.

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 manufacturing 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.

Nx boot failure

Configuration changes, such as added devices or adapter firmware updates, and firmware or application code problems can cause a compute node to fail the power-on self-test (POST).

If a compute node fails POST, it responds in either of the following ways:

v The compute node restarts automatically and attempts POST again. v The compute node hangs and you must manually restart the compute node for

the compute node to attempt POST again.

After a specified number of consecutive attempts (automatic or manual), the Nx boot failure feature causes the compute node to revert to the default UEFI configuration and start the Setup utility, so that you can make the necessary corrections to the configuration and restart the compute node. If the compute node is unable to successfully complete POST with the default configuration, there might be a problem with the system board.

To specify the number of consecutive restart attempts that will trigger the Nx boot failure feature in the Setup utility, click System Settings > Recovery > Post Attempts. The available options are 3, 6, 9 and Disable.

Setting the boot protocol to boot from legacy devices using the Setup utility

This option disables UEFI ROMs from loading. The compute node will boot legacy mode only.Use the Setup utility to configure the boot protocol to boot from a non-UEFI legacy network device for all PXE boot attempts.

To use the Setup utility to configure the boot protocol to boot from a non-UEFI legacy network device for all PXE boot attempts, complete the following steps:

Attention: Use only the console breakout cable that comes with the compute node. Attempting to connect other console breakout cable types might damage the console breakout cable and the compute node.

1. Connect a keyboard, monitor, and mouse to the console breakout cable and connect the console breakout cable to the compute node.

2. Turn on the compute node (see “Turning on the compute node” on page 15).

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3. When the prompt Press <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.

4. From the Setup utility main menu, select Boot Manager.

5. Select Boot Modes; then select Legacy Only.

6. Press Esc twice to return to the Boot Manager menu.

7. Select Change Boot Order and move the non-UEFI legacy network device to

the top of the boot order.

8. Press Esc twice to return to the Setup utility main menu.

9. Select Save Settings and then select Exit Setup.

To use the Setup utility to configure the boot protocol to boot from a non-UEFI legacy network device, complete the following steps:

Attention: Use only the console breakout cable that comes with the compute node. Attempting to connect other console breakout cable types might damage the console breakout cable and the compute node.

1. Connect a keyboard, monitor, and mouse to the console breakout cable and connect the console breakout cable to the compute node.

2. Turn on the compute node (see “Turning on the compute node” on page 15).

3. When the prompt Press <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.

4. From the Setup utility main menu, select Boot Manager.

5. Select Add Boot Option; then, select Generic Boot Option.

6. Select Legacy Only.

7. Press Esc three times to return to the Setup utility main menu.

8. Select Save Settings and then, select Exit Setup.

Using the Boot Selection Menu program

The Boot Selection Menu program is a built-in, menu-driven configuration utility program that you can use to temporarily redefine the first startup device without changing settings in the Setup utility.

Procedure

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

1. Connect a keyboard, monitor, and mouse to the console breakout cable, and connect the console breakout cable to the compute node.

Attention: Use only the console breakout cable that comes with the compute node. Attempting to connect other console breakout cable types might damage the console breakout cable and the compute node.

2. Turn on the compute node (see “Turning on the compute node” on page 15).

3. Press F12 (Select Boot Device). 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 Boot Selection Menu and press Enter.

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Results

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

Updating the Universally Unique Identifier and DMI/SMBIOS data

After the system board is replaced, you must update the Universally Unique Identifier (UUID) and DMI/SMBIOS data in the integrated management module II (IMM2) on the new system board.

You can use the Advanced Settings Utility (ASU) and any of the following access methods: v Locally (in-band)

– Through the Keyboard Controller Style (KCS) interface – Through the LAN over USB interface

v Remotely over a LAN

You can use the ASU under any supported operating system, or you can use the Bootable Media Creator or a Windows- or Linux-based toolkit to create bootable media that contains the ASU. For information about the ASU and instructions for downloading and unpacking the ASU code, see http://www.ibm.com/support/ entry/portal/docdisplay?lndocid=TOOL-ASU and the Advanced Settings Utility User's Guide.

The following sections provide instructions for updating the UUID and DMI/SMBIOS data, using the different methods for accessing the IMM2. The following conventions apply to the command syntax:

v Variables are shown in italics. v Optional parameters are enclosed in brackets ([ ]). Do not type the brackets in

the commands. If you omit an optional parameter, the default is used.

v Although the command syntax is shown in mixed case, the commands are not

case sensitive.

Locally: Keyboard Controller Style (KCS)

This access method uses the IPMI/KCS interface. The IPMI driver must be installed; with some operating systems, the IPMI driver is installed by default. The ASU provides the corresponding mapping layer.

Procedure

To update the UUID, in the ASU command-line interface, enter the following command:

asu set SYSTEM_PROD_DATA.SysInfoUUID uuid

where uuid is the user-assigned hexadecimal value, up to 16 bytes, that identifies the compute node. To update the DMI/SMBIOS data, complete the following steps:

1. In the ASU command-line interface, enter the following command:

asu set SYSTEM_PROD_DATA.SysInfoProdName xxxxyyy

where: xxxx is the 4-digit machine type of the compute node.

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yyy is the 3-digit model number of the compute node.

2. Enter the following command:

asu set SYSTEM_PROD_DATA.SysInfoSerialNum zzzzzzz

where zzzzzzz is the 7-character serial number of the compute node.

3. Enter the following command:

asu set SYSTEM_PROD_DATA.SysEncloseAssetTag

aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

where aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa is the 33-character asset tag number of the compute node.

Locally: LAN over USB

If you omit any optional parameter, the default value is used. If one or more default values are used and the ASU cannot access the IMM2 by using the LAN over USB access method, the ASU automatically uses the KCS access method.

Procedure

To update the UUID, in the ASU command-line interface, enter the following command:

asu set SYSTEM_PROD_DATA.SysInfoUUID uuid

[--user userid][--password password]

where: uuid is the user-assigned hexadecimal value, up to 16 bytes, that identifies the

compute node.

userid is the IMM2 account name (1 of 12 accounts). The default is USERID.

password

is the IMM2 account password (1 of 12 accounts). The default is PASSW0RD (with a zero, not the letter O).

To update the DMI/SMBIOS data, complete the following steps:

1. In the ASU command-line interface, enter the following command:

asu set SYSTEM_PROD_DATA.SysInfoProdName xxxxyyy [--host ipaddress]

[--user userid][--password password]

where:

xxxx is the 4-digit machine type of the compute node. yyy is the 3-digit model number of the compute node.

ipaddress

is the internal LAN/USB IP address of the IMM2. The default is

169.254.95.118.

userid is the IMM2 account name (1 of 12 accounts). The default is USERID.

password

is the IMM2 account password (1 of 12 accounts). The default is PASSW0RD (with a zero, not the letter O).

2. Enter the following command:

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asu set SYSTEM_PROD_DATA.SysInfoSerialNum zzzzzzz [--host ipaddress]

[--user userid][--password password]

where zzzzzzz is the 7-character serial number of the compute node.

3. Enter the following command:

asu set SYSTEM_PROD_DATA.SysEncloseAssetTag

aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa [--host ipaddress] [--user userid][--password password]

where aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa is the 33-character asset tag number of the compute node.

Remotely over a LAN

If you omit any optional parameter, the default value is used.

Procedure

To update the UUID, in the ASU command-line interface, enter the following command:

asu set SYSTEM_PROD_DATA.SysInfoUUID uuid --host ipaddress

[--user userid][--password password]

where: uuid is the user-assigned hexadecimal value, up to 16 bytes, that identifies the

compute node.

ipaddress

is the external LAN IP address of the IMM2.

userid is the IMM2 account name (1 of 12 accounts). The default is USERID.

password

is the IMM2 account password (1 of 12 accounts). The default is PASSW0RD (with a zero, not the letter O).

To update the DMI/SMBIOS data, complete the following steps:

1. In the ASU command-line interface, enter the following command:

asu set SYSTEM_PROD_DATA.SysInfoProdName xxxxyyy --host ipaddress

[--user userid][--password password]

where:

xxxx is the 4-digit machine type of the compute node. yyy is the 3-digit model number of the compute node.

ipaddress

is the external LAN IP address of the IMM2.

userid is the IMM2 account name (1 of 12 accounts). The default is USERID.

password

is the IMM2 account password (1 or 12 accounts). The default is PASSW0RD (with a zero, not the letter O).

2. Enter the following command:

asu set SYSTEM_PROD_DATA.SysInfoSerialNum zzzzzzz --host ipaddress

[--user userid][--password password]

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where zzzzzzz is the 7-character serial number of the compute node.

3. Enter the following command:

asu set SYSTEM_PROD_DATA.SysEncloseAssetTag

aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa --host ipaddress [--user userid][--password password]

where aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa is the 33-character asset tag number of the compute node.

Enabling Features on Demand RAID software

This topic provides information about enabling Features on Demand RAID software.

Integrated into the IMM2 is a Features on Demand RAID software upgrade key that you can activate for enhanced RAID support. For more information and instructions for activating the Features On Demand RAID software key, see the Features on Demand User’s Guide at http://www.ibm.com/support/entry/portal/ docdisplay?lndocid=MIGR-5089568. For more information about Features on Demand, go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/x/fod/.

Configuring a RAID array

Use this information to configure a RAID array.

About this task

Configuring a RAID array applies only to a compute node in which two or more hard disk drives are installed.

Note: When you configure a RAID array, the hard disk drives must use the same type of interface. For example, a RAID array can be configured with two SAS hard disk drives or two SATA hard disk drives.

You can use two hard disk drives in the compute node to implement and manage RAID level-0 (striping) or RAID level-1 (mirror) arrays in operating systems that are listed on the ServerProven list at http://www.ibm.com/systems/info/ x86servers/serverproven/compat/us. For the compute node, you must configure the RAID by using the LSI Configuration Utility program.

If an optional RAID expansion adapter is installed, you can use it to control all of the hard disk drives that are installed in the compute node. See the documentation that comes with the expansion adapter for information about how to configure the RAID array.

Important: You must create the RAID array before you install the operating system on the compute node.

You can use the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program to configure the hard disk drives and the SAS controller. To start the LSI Logic Configuration Utility, see “Using the LSI Logic Configuration Utility.”

Using the LSI Logic Configuration Utility

Use these instructions to start the LSI Logic Configuration Utility.

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About this task

You can use the LSI Logic Configuration Utility to perform the following tasks:

v Set the device boot order v Add or remove devices from the boot list v Manage the RAID configuration

Note: The hard disk drive in the RAID configuration must use the same type of interface and must have identical capacity and speed.

Procedure

To start the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program, complete the following steps:

1. Connect a keyboard, monitor, and mouse to the console breakout cable and connect the console breakout cable to the compute node.

Attention: Use only the console breakout cable that comes with the compute node. Attempting to connect other console breakout cable types might damage the console breakout cable and the compute node.

2. Turn on the compute node (see “Turning on the compute node” on page 15).

3. When the prompt Press <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.

4. From the Setup utility main menu, select System Settings; then select Storage.

5. Use the arrow keys to select the controller from the list of adapters; then, press

Enter.

6. Follow the instructions on the screen to change the settings of the selected items; then, press Enter. If you select SAS Topology or Advanced Adapter Properties, additional screens are displayed.

Features on Demand

This topic provides information about Features on Demand.

Features on Demand provides optional software that is available for the compute node and other Flex System resources. Features on Demand provides a convenient way for you to activate optional software through the optional Flex System Manager management software (see http://pic.dhe.ibm.com/infocenter/flexsys/ information/topic/com.ibm.acc.8731.doc/features_on_demand.html), the IMM2 interface (see http://www.ibm.com/support/entry/portal/ docdisplay?lndocid=MIGR-5086346), or the CMM web interface (see "Flex System Chassis Management Module: User’s Guide" at http://pic.dhe.ibm.com/ infocenter/flexsys/information/topic/com.ibm.acc.cmm.doc/ cmm_user_guide.html). Any Features on Demand software that you ordered with your compute node is preactivated and does not require manual activation.

Note: If the optional Flex System Manager management software is installed, Features on Demand should be activated using the Flex System Manager management software so that theses features are properly catalogued.

If you did not order Features on Demand software when you ordered the compute node, you can purchase Features on Demand as you would any other optional

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software or hardware. Instructions for obtaining an activation key are provided with your purchase of a Features on Demand authorization code.

For information about Features on Demand, see http://www.ibm.com/systems/x/ fod/.

Important:

1. If the compute node is configured in the Setup utility to boot in legacy mode, you must leave UEFI option ROM initialization enabled for devices for which Features on Demand feature keys are installed.

2. After you install an activation key for the first time, you might have to restart the compute node for the Feature on Demand to become active. See the documentation that comes with the software for specific activation instructions.

3. Make sure that the UEFI code, IMM2 firmware, and all other firmware in the compute node is at the level that supports the Feature on Demand software.

Setting up the LAN-on-motherboard (LOM) feature

This topic provides information about setting up the LAN-on-motherboard (LOM) feature.

Some models of the Flex System x280 X6, x480 X6, and x880 X6 Compute Node Types 7903 and 4259 have one Ethernet LAN-on-motherboard (LOM) controller integrated on the system board. The LOM provides the following features:

v Two operational mode choices:

– One-port physical NIC mode (pNIC), multichannel disabled, which is the

default.

– Virtual NIC mode (vNIC), multichannel enabled. vNIC mode enables up to 4

virtual NIC interfaces per 10 Gb physical port (8 total for the LOM).

For more information about how LOM ports are mapped to switch modules in the chassis, see http://pic.dhe.ibm.com/infocenter/flexsys/information/topic/ com.ibm.acc.8721.doc/configuring_io_modules.html.

v Two options for vNIC linking:

– VNIC1, Virtual Fabric mode. – VNIC2, Switch Independent mode. You can select these options using the Setup utility (F1).

v Link auto negotiation 10 Gb/1 Gb full duplex. v Bus-mastering support. v Direct memory access (DMA) support. v Interoperability with existing FC SAN infrastructures, such as switches, arrays,

SRM tools (including Emulex utilities), SAN practices, and other infrastructures.

v Unified Ethernet-to-FC SAN connectivity provided by an FCoE switch. v 10 Gb MAC features such as MSI-X support, jumbo frames (8 KB) support,

VLAN tagging (802.1Q, PER priority pause/priority flow control), and advanced packet filtering.

v NIC failover support. v Support for IBM Fabric Manager (IFM). v Preboot Execution Environment, UEFI, and Legacy PXE. v Wake on LAN (WOL). v SRIOV support.

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v ISCSI or FCoE capabilities, which can be enabled through Features on Demand.

When enabled, the ISCSI or FCoE operations are supported on the second vNIC of the physical port.

Separate NIC, ISCSI, and FCoE drivers are provided to support all configurations. To obtain the device drivers, go to http://www.emulex.com/downloads/ibm/vfasoftware-kits.html.

No host operating system changes are required for you to use the LOM features. NIC and HBA functionality (including device management, utilities, and other functions) are transparent to the host operating system.

For more information about using the LOM feature, go to http:// www.emulex.com/support.html.

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Chapter 3. Installing the operating system

Use these instructions to install the operating system on the compute node.

To determine which operating systems are supported, see the following site: http://www.ibm.com/systems/info/x86servers/serverproven/compat/us/nos/ flexmatrix.shtml

Provisioning is the set of actions that you take to install the operating system. To install the operating system on a compute node, you can use any of the following methods:

v LenovoServerGuide Setup and Installation CD

Use the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD to install a supported Microsoft Windows operating system only. To provision a compute node with an operating system by using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, complete the following steps.

1. Download the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD ISO image to a computer that is connected over the management network to the Flex System Manager management software (if installed) that is managing the compute node.

2. Connect to the Flex System Manager management software that is managing the Flex System chassis in which the compute node is installed.

3. From Flex System Manager Chassis Manager, select the compute node. In the Actions column, select Remote Control.

Note: The user ID that you use to log in to Flex System Manager management software must have sufficient user permissions to manage the compute node.

4. From the Remote Control session, mount the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD bootable media (using Remote Media). When the ServerGuide program prompts you to mount the operating-system image, unmount the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD and mount the operating-system image.

You can also install an ISO image of the operating system from an external or portable storage device, such as a USB device, by using Remote Media. For more information, see http://pic.dhe.ibm.com/infocenter/flexsys/ information/topic/com.ibm.acc.8731.doc/ remote_control_installing_an_operating_system_on_an_xarchitecture_compute_node.html.

5. Start the compute node to boot the media and install the operating system.

v Lenovo ToolsCenter Bootable Media Creator

Use ToolsCenter Bootable Media Creator to create a ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD for deploying Windows operating systems and updates from

UpdateXpress System Packs. For more information about the Bootable Media Creator, see http://www.ibm.com/support/entry/portal/ docdisplay?lndocid=TOOL-BOMC.

To provision a compute node with an operating system by using ToolsCenter Bootable Media Creator, complete the following steps:

1. Download ToolsCenter Bootable Media Creator to a computer that is connected over the management network to the Flex System Manager management software that is managing the compute node.

2. Connect to the Flex System Manager management software (if installed) that is managing the Flex System chassis in which the compute node is installed.

3. From Flex System Manager Chassis Manager, select the compute node. In the Actions column, select Remote Control.

Note: The user ID that you use to log in to Flex System Manager management software must have sufficient user permissions to manage the compute node.

5. Start the compute node to boot the media and install the operating system.

v Flex System Manager management software

You can use Flex System Manager management software (if installed) to deploy operating system and virtual images to multiple compute nodes that do not already have an operating system installed. This function is limited to deploying VMware ESXi and RHEL Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM) hypervisors to X-Architecture compute nodes. For more information, see http:// pic.dhe.ibm.com/infocenter/flexsys/information/topic/com.ibm.acc.8731.doc/ provisioning_a_blade_server_from_the_frm.html.

v Lenovo ServerGuide Scripting Toolkit

The ServerGuide Scripting Toolkit is a collection of system-configuration tools and installation scripts that you can use to deploy software to your compute node in a repeatable, predictable manner (see “Using Lenovo ServerGuide Scripting Toolkit” on page 48).

v Operating-system installation instructions

Download the latest operating-system installation instructions and install the operating system.

Important: The operating system in the compute node must provide USB support for the compute node to recognize and use the keyboard, mouse, and removable-media drives.

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 compute node. The ServerGuide program detects the compute node 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 from http://www.ibm.com/support/entry/portal/docdisplay?lndocid=SERV-GUIDE.

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In addition to the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, you must have your operating-system CD to install the operating system.

ServerGuide features

This information provides an overview of the 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 compute node 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 compute node model and detected

hardware

v Operating-system partition size and file-system type that are selectable during

setup

The ServerGuide program performs the following tasks:

v Sets system date and time 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

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 compute node model, IMM2, 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 compute node. At this point, the installation program for the operating system takes control to complete the installation.

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Installing the operating system without using ServerGuide

Use this information to install the operating system on the compute node without using ServerGuide.

About this task

If you have already configured the compute node hardware and you are not using the ServerGuide program to install your operating system, you can download operating-system installation instructions for the compute node from http://www.ibm.com/supportportal.

Using Lenovo ServerGuide Scripting Toolkit

The Lenovo ServerGuide Scripting Toolkit is a collection of system-configuration tools and installation scripts that you can use to deploy software to your Flex System compute node in a repeatable, predictable manner. When the ServerGuide Scripting Toolkit is used with Lenovo ServerGuide, it provides a total solution for deploying Flex System compute nodes in an unattended mode.

For more information about using the ServerGuide Scripting Toolkit, see http://www.ibm.com/support/entry/portal/docdisplay?lndocid=TOOL-CENTER.

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Chapter 4. Accessing the IMM2

Use this information to access the integrated management module II (IMM2) remotely by using the command-line interface (IPMI shell) or serial over LAN, or locally through the LAN over USB interface.

The IMM2 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.

For more information about the IMM2, see http://www.ibm.com/support/entry/ portal/docdisplay?lndocid=MIGR-5086346.

Accessing the IMM2 remotely

The integrated management module II (IMM2) provides the following remote systems-management capabilities:

v Command-line interface

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

For more information about the command-line interface, see http://www.ibm.com/support/entry/portal/docdisplay?lndocid=MIGR-

5086346.

v Serial over LAN

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

See your operating-system documentation for information about SOL commands that you can enter by using the command-line interface.

v Web interface

Use the secure IMM2 web interface to perform systems-management activities within a web browser. For information about accessing the web interface, see “Logging on to the web interface” on page 50.

Viewing the network access tag

Use this information to locate the IP address by viewing the network access tag, or by using the Setup utility or systems-management software.

To access the web interface, you need the IP address of the IMM2. You can locate the IP address by viewing the network access tag. The network access tag is attached to the front of the compute node. The front of the network access tag lists the first four IMM MAC addresses in the lower-right corner, as shown in the following illustration.

The rear of the network access tag lists the IPv6 link local address (LLA), as shown in the following illustration.

The MAC address is also available through the Setup utility, the CMM cinstatus command, and the CMM web interface.

v For more information about the Setup utility, see “Using the Setup utility” on

page 29.

v For more information about the CMM cinstatus command, see the "Flex System

Chassis Management Module: Command-Line Interface Reference Guide" at http://pic.dhe.ibm.com/infocenter/flexsys/information/topic/ com.ibm.acc.cmm.doc/cli_command_cinstatus.html.

v From the CMM web interface, select Compute Nodes from the Chassis

Note: If the network access tag is missing from the front of the compute node, you can also locate the MAC address on a label located on the bottom of the compute node.

Logging on to the web interface

Use these instruction to log in to the IMM2 web interface.

Notes:

v If you are logging on to the IMM2 for the first time after installation, the IMM2

defaults to Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). If a DHCP host is not available, the IMM2 assigns a static IP address between 192.168.70.101 and

192.168.70.114, depending on the bay in which the compute node is installed.

v You can also assign IP addresses through the CMM ifconfig command. For more

information about the CMM ifconfig command, see the "Flex System Chassis Management Module: Command-Line Interface Reference Guide" at http://pic.dhe.ibm.com/infocenter/flexsys/information/topic/ com.ibm.acc.cmm.doc/cli_command_ifconfig.html.

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v To assign IP addresses from the CMM web interface, click Mgt Module

Management > Network > Ethernet.

v If the CMM and compute nodes are set to use DHCP, and the CMM loses

connectivity to the network, the CMM attempts to acquire a new IP address when network connectivity is restored. The compute nodes will not attempt to acquire an IP address again and the compute node continues to use their existing IP addresses. Therefore, if you experience network problems on compute nodes after connectivity between the CMM and the network has been restored, you might need to reset the system-management processor on each of the compute nodes in the chassis (including Flex System Manager management software, if it is installed).

v The IMM2 user name and password are provisioned through the CMM. To use

tools such as Advanced Settings Utility (ASU) for out-of-band communications, you must define local user accounts from the IMM web interface. To define local user accounts from the IMM web interface, click IMM Management > Users.

The local user accounts are valid only for accessing the IMM web interface on this compute node. However, if you back up the IMM configuration, that backup will not contain the local user accounts that were created from the IMM user interface.

v The IMM2 logs you out of the web interface if your browser is inactive for the

number of minutes that you have specified for the timeout period. To modify the timeout period, from the IMM web interface, click IMM Management > User > Global Login Settings > General.

1. Open a web browser and in the Address or URL field, type the IP address or host name of the IMM2 to which you want to connect. You can determine the IP address or host name by viewing the network access tag (see “Viewing the network access tag” on page 49). The IP address and host name can also be determined by viewing the Integrated Management Module > Network Configuration section of the Setup utility (see “Using the Setup utility” on page 29).

2. On the Login page, type the CMM user name and CMM password. You are then directed to the main page of the IMM2 web interface. If you are using the IMM2 for the first time, you can obtain the user name and password from your system administrator. All login attempts are documented in the IMM event log.

IMM2 action descriptions

This topic provides information about the IMM2 functions available from the web interface.

Navigate to activities you perform with the IMM at the top of the IMM window. The title bar identifies the user name that is logged in, allows you to configure

Settings for the status screen refresh rate and a custom trespass message, and Log out of the IMM web interface. Beneath the title bar are tabs that allow you to

access various IMM2 functions, as listed in Table 2 on page 52.

For more information about the IMM2 actions, see http://www.ibm.com/support/ entry/portal/docdisplay?lndocid=MIGR-5086346.

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Table 2. IMM2 actions

Tab Selection Description

System Status The System Status page allows you to view system status, active system

events, and hardware health information. It provides quick links to the Server Power Actions, and Remote Control functions of the Server Management tab, and allows you to view an image of the last operating-system-failure screen capture.

Events Event Log The Event Log page displays entries that are currently stored in the IMM

event log. The log includes a text description of system events that are reported, including information about all remote access attempts and configuration changes. All events in the log are time stamped, using the IMM2 date and time settings. Some events also generate alerts, if they are configured to do so. You can sort and filter events in the event log and export them to a text file.

Event Recipients The Event Recipients page allows you to manage who will be notified of

system events. It allows you to configure each recipient, and manage settings that apply to all event recipients. You can also generate a test event to verify notification feature operation.

Service and Support

Server Management Server Firmware The Server Firmware page displays firmware levels and allows you to

Download Service Data

Remote Control The Remote Control page allows you to control the compute node at the

Server Properties The Server Properties page provides access to various properties, status,

Server Power Actions

Disks The Disks page displays the status of hard disk drives in the system. You

The Download Service Data page creates a compressed file of information that can be used by Support to assist you.

update the IMM2 firmware, compute node firmware, and DSA firmware.

operating system level. It provides access to both Remote Disk and Remote Console functionality. You can view and operate the compute node console from your computer, and you can mount one of your computer disk drives, such as the CD-ROM drive or the diskette drive, on the compute node. When you have mounted a disk, you can use it to restart the compute node and to update firmware on the compute node. The mounted disk appears as a USB disk drive that is attached to the compute node.

and settings for your compute node: v The General Settings tab displays information that identifies the system

to operations and support personnel.

v The LEDs tab displays the status of all system LEDs. It also allows you

to change the state of the location LED.

v The Hardware Information tab displays compute node vital product

data (VPD). The IMM2 collects compute node information, compute node component information, and network hardware information.

v The Environmentals tab displays voltage and temperature information

for the compute node and the components.

v The Hardware Activity tab displays a history of Field Replacable Unit

(FRU) components that have been added to or removed from the system.

The Server Power Actions page provides full remote power control over your compute node with power-on, power-off, and restart actions.

can click on a drive name to display active events for the hard disk drive.

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Table 2. IMM2 actions (continued)

Tab Selection Description

Server Management Processors The Processors page displays the microprocessors in the system, along

with their status and rated speed. You can click on a microprocessor name to display events and additional hardware information for the microprocessor.

Server Timeouts The Server Timeouts page allows you to manage compute node start

timeouts to detect and recover from compute node hang occurrences.

PXE Network Boot The PXE Network Boot page allows you to change the host compute

node startup (boot) sequence for the next restart to attempt a Preboot Execution Environment (PXE)/Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) network startup. The host startup sequence will be altered only if the host is not under Privileged Access Protection (PAP).

Latest OS Failure Screen

The Latest OS Failure Screen page displays a screen image, when available, of the most recent operating system failure on the compute node. For your IMM to capture operating system failure screens, the operating system watchdog must be enabled.

Scalable Complex Use the Scalable Complex page to view, create, and manage scalable

complexes. A scalable complex allows compute nodes to be grouped into a single partition or multiple partitions.

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Table 2. IMM2 actions (continued)

Tab Selection Description

IMM Management IMM Properties The IMM Properties page provides access to various properties, status,

and settings for your IMM2: v The Firmware tab provides a link to the Server Firmware section of

Server Management.

v The IMM Date and Time Settings tab allows you to view and configure

date and time settings for the IMM2.

v The Serial Port tab configures the IMM2 serial port settings. These

settings include the serial port baud rate used by the serial port redirection function and the key sequence to switch between the serial redirection and command-line interface (CLI) modes.

Users The Users page allows you to configure the IMM2 login profiles and

global login settings, and to view users that are currently logged in to the IMM2. Global login settings include enabling Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) compute node authentication, setting the web inactivity timeout, and customizing the account security settings.

Network The Network Protocol Properties page provides access to networking

properties, status, and settings for your IMM2: v The Ethernet tab manages how the IMM2 communicates using

Ethernet.

v The SNMP tab configures the SNMPv1 and SNMPv3 agents. v The DNS tab configures the DNS compute nodes that the IMM2

interacts with.

v The DDNS tab enables or disables and configures Dynamic DNS for

the IMM2.

v The SMTP tab configures SMTP compute node information used for

alerts sent via email.

v The LDAP tab configures user authentication for use with one or more

LDAP compute nodes.

v The Telnet tab manages Telnet access to the IMM2. v The USB tab controls the USB interface used for in-band

communication between the compute node and the IMM2. These settings do not affect the USB remote control functions (keyboard, mouse, and mass storage).

v The Port Assignments tab allows you to change the port numbers used

by some services on the IMM2.

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Table 2. IMM2 actions (continued)

Tab Selection Description

IMM Management Security The IMM Security page provides access to security properties, status, and

settings for your IMM2: v The HTTPS Server tab allows you to enable or disable the HTTPS

compute node and manage the certificates.

v The CIM Over HTTPS tab allows you to enable or disable CIM over

HTTPS and manage the certificates.

v The LDAP Client tab allows you to enable or disable LDAP security

and manage the certificates.

v The SSH Server tab allows you to enable or disable the SSH compute

node and manage the certificates.

IMM Configuration The IMM Configuration page displays a summary of the current IMM2

configuration settings. It also provides the following functions:

v Backup the current IMM2 configuration v Restore a saved IMM2 configuration v Display backup and restoration status v Reset the configuration of the IMM2 to the factory defaults. v Access the IMM2 initial setup wizard

Note: Backups that you make from the IMM user interface will not contain any local user accounts that were created from the IMM user

interface. Restart IMM The Restart IMM page allows you to reset the IMM. Reset IMM to

factory defaults...

Activation Key Management

The Reset IMM to factory defaults... page allows you to reset the

configuration of the IMM2 to the factory defaults.

Attention: When you click Reset IMM to factory defaults..., all of the

modifications that you made to the IMM2 are lost.

The Activation Key Management page allows you to manage activation

keys for optional IMM2 or compute node Features on Demand (FoD)

features.

Accessing the IMM2 using the LAN over USB interface

Unlike a baseboard management controller, the IMM2 does not require IPMI device drivers or USB daemons for in-band IMM2 communication. Instead, a LAN over USB interface enables in-band communication to the IMM2; the IMM2 hardware on the system board presents an internal Ethernet interface from the IMM2 to the operating system. LAN over USB is also called the USB in-band interface in the IMM2 web interface.

The following table shows the IP addresses for the IMM2 and the host.

Table 3. LAN over USB addresses

Keyboard Controller

IMM2 IP subnet

IMM2 IP address

169.254.95.118 255.255.255.0 169.254.95.120 169.254.95.0/24 255.255.255.0 0x8C80

mask Host address Host subnet

Host subnet mask

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Style (KCS) address

Potential conflicts with the LAN over USB interface

In some situations, the LAN over USB interface can conflict with certain network configurations, applications, or both. For example, Open MPI attempts to use all the available network interfaces on a server or compute node. Open MPI detects the IMM2 LAN over USB interface and attempts to use it to communicate with other systems in a clustered environment. The LAN over USB interface is an internal interface, so this interface does not work for external communication with other systems in the cluster.

Resolving conflicts with the IMM2 LAN over USB interface

Use any of the following actions to resolve LAN over USB conflicts with network configurations and applications.

About this task

Use one of the following methods to resolve LAN over USB conflicts.

Note: For conflicts with Open MPI, configure the application so that it does not attempt to use this interface.

v Take down the interface (run ifdown under Linux). v Remove the device driver (run rmmod under Linux). v Disable the LAN over USB interface from the CMM web interface.

Note: You cannot update the firmware for a compute node while the LAN over USB interface is disabled. Before updating the firmware, you must re-enable the interface. After updating the firmware, you can disable the interface again.

To disable the LAN over USB interface from the CMM web interface, complete the following steps.

1. Log in to the CMM web interface.

2. From the CMM web interface homepage click Chassis Management >

Compute Nodes.

3. Click the compute node ID.

4. Click the General tab.

5. Uncheck Enable Ethernet Over USB to disable the LAN over USB interface.

Configuring the LAN over USB interface

An IMM2 must be configured to use the LAN over USB interface. The firmware update package or Advanced Settings Utility attempts to perform the setup automatically, if needed. If the automatic setup fails or if you prefer to set up the LAN over USB manually, use one of the following processes.

For more information about LAN over USB configuration on different operating systems, see http://www.ibm.com/support/entry/portal/ docdisplay?lndocid=MIGR-5083207.

Installing the LAN over USB Windows device driver

When you install a Windows operating system, there will be an unknown RNDIS device in the Device Manager. IBM provides a Windows INF file that identifies this device. The signed version of the INF file is included in all of the Windows versions of the IMM2, UEFI, and DSA update packages. Complete the following steps to install ibm_rndis_server_os.inf.

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Procedure

To install the LAN over USB device driver for Windows, complete the following steps.

Note: You only have to perform these steps if the compute node is running a Windows operating system and the ibm_rndis_server_os.inf file has not been previously installed. The file only has to be installed once. It is required by Windows operating systems to detect and use the LAN over USB functionality.

1. Obtain a Windows version of the server or compute node UEFI code package (see “Updating firmware and device drivers” on page 25 for more information).

2. Extract the ibm_rndis_server_os.inf and device.cat files from the firmware update package and copy them to the \WINDOWS\inf subdirectory.

Note: You can use the -x path command-line interface option to extract the files. For more information about this option, see the readme file that comes with the update package.

3. (Windows 2003) Install the ibm_rndis_server_os.inf file by right-clicking the file and clicking Install. This generates a PNF file of the same name in \WINDOWS\inf.

(Windows 2008) Click Computer Management > Device Manager and find the RNDIS Device. Click Properties > Driver > Reinstall driver. Point the server or compute node to the \Windows\inf directory where it can find the ibm_rndis_server_os.inf file and install the device.

4. Click Computer Management > Device Manager. Right-click Network adapters and select Scan for hardware changes. A small pop-up confirms that

the Ethernet device is found and installed. The New Hardware Wizard starts automatically.

5. When you are prompted Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search for software?, select No, not this time. Click Next to continue.

6. When you are prompted What do you want the wizard to do?, select Install from a list or specific location (Advanced). Click Next to continue.

7. When you are prompted Please choose your search and installation options, select Don't search. I will choose the driver to install. Click Next to

continue.

8. When you are prompted Select a hardware type, and then click Next, select Network adapters. Click Next to continue.

9. When you are prompted with the statement Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard, click Finish. A new local area connection appears. If the

message This connection has limited or no connectivity is displayed, ignore this message.

10. Return to the Device Manager. IBM USB Remote NDIS Network Device or Lenovo USB Remote NDIS Network Device appears under Network Adapters.

11. Use the Setup utility to view or set the IP address. See Table 3 on page 55 for

information about the IP addresses.

Attention: Use only the console breakout cable that comes with the compute node. Attempting to connect other console breakout cable types might damage the console breakout cable and the compute node.

a. Connect a keyboard, monitor, and mouse to the console breakout cable and

connect the console breakout cable to the compute node.

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b. Turn on the compute node (see “Turning on the compute node” on page

15).

c. When the prompt Press <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.

d. Select System Settings → Integrated Management Module → Network

Configuration.

e. Locate the IP address. f. Exit from the Setup utility.

Installing the LAN over USB Linux device driver

Versions of Linux since RHEL5 Update 3 and SLES10 Service Pack 2 support the LAN over USB interface by default. This interface is detected and displayed during the installation of these operating systems.

See Table 3 on page 55 for information about the IP addresses.

Note: Older Linux distributions might not detect the LAN over USB interface and might require manual configuration. For information about configuring LAN over USB on specific Linux distributions, see http://www.ibm.com/support/entry/ portal/docdisplay?lndocid=MIGR-5083207.

The IMM2 LAN over USB interface requires that the usbnet and cdc_ether device drivers be loaded. If the drivers have not been installed, use modprobe to install them. When these drivers are installed, the IMM2 USB network interface is shown as a network device in the operating system. To discover the name that the operating system has assigned to the IMM2 USB network interface, type

dmesg | grep -i cdc ether

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Chapter 5. Parts listing, Types 7903 and 4259

The following replaceable components are available for the Flex System x280 X6, x480 X6, and x880 X6 Compute Node Types 7903 and 4259.

For an updated parts listing on the web, go to http://www.ibm.com/ supportportal.

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

Replaceable components consist of Tier 1 customer replaceable units (CRUs) and field replaceable units (FRUs):

v Tier 1 customer replaceable unit (CRU): Replacement of Tier 1 CRUs is your

responsibility. If Lenovo installs a Tier 1 CRU at your request without a service contract, you will be charged for the installation.

v Field replaceable unit (FRU): FRUs must be serviced only by trained service

technicians.

For information about the terms of the warranty and getting service and assistance, see the Warranty Information document.

Tier 1 CRU

Index Description

Top cover (when ordering this part, order the Label Kit part number

00AG903) 2 Air baffle kit 00AG905 3 Flex System FC3172 2-port 8 Gb FC Adapter 69Y1941 3 Flex System IB6132 2-port FDR Infiniband Adapter 00D8532 3 Flex System EN4132 2-port 10 Gb Ethernet Adapter 00D8534 3 Flex System EN2024 4-port 1 Gb Ethernet Adapter 49Y7902 3 Flex System FC3052 2-Port 8 Gb FC Adapter 95Y2378 3 Flex System FC5172 2-Port 16 Gb FC Adapter 69Y1945 3 Flex System CN4022 2-Port 10 Gb Converged Network Adapter 88Y5922 3 Flex System EN6132 2-Port 40 Gb Ethernet Adapter 90Y3485 3 Flex System CN4054R 10 Gb Virtual Fabric Adapter 00Y3309 3 Flex System FC5052 2-Port 16 Gb FC Adapter 95Y2389 3 Flex System FC5054 4-Port 16 Gb FC Adapter 95Y2394 3 Flex System FC5022 2-Port 16 Gb FC Adapter 95Y2396 3 Flex System CN4058 8-Port 10 Gb Virtual Fabric Adapter 94Y5163 4 Memory, 64 GB 8Rx44Gbit DDR-3 1333 MHz 1.35V LP LRDIMM 46W0743 4 Memory, 4 GB 1Rx42Gbit DDR-3 1600 MHz 1.35 LP RDIMM 00D5026 4 Memory, 8 GB 1Rx44Gbit DDR-3 1600 MHz 1.35 LP RDIMM 00D5038

Memory, 16 GB 2Rx44Gbit DDR-3 1600 MHz 1.35V LP RDIMM (Type 4

7903 models A2x, B2x, C2x, D2x, F2x, G2x, H2x, J2x, L2x, M2x, N2x,

Q2x, R2x) (Type 4259 models A2x, D2x, N2x) 4 Memory, 32 GB 4Rx44Gbit DDR-3 1600 MHz 1.35V LP LRDIMM 46W0678

Intel Xeon Processor E7-2850V2 12C 2.3 GHz 24 MB Cache 1600 MHz 5

105W (Type 7903 A2x) (Type 4259 A2x)

Intel Xeon Processor E7-2870V2 15C 2.3 GHz 30 MB Cache 1600 MHz 5

130W

Intel Xeon Processor E7-2880V2 15C 2.5 GHz 37.5 MB Cache 1600 MHz 5

130W (Model B2x)

Intel Xeon Processor E7-2890V2 15C 2.8 GHz 37.5 MB Cache 1600 MHz 5

155W (Model C2x)

Intel Xeon Processor E7-4809V2 6C 1.9 GHz 12MB Cache 1333 MHz 5

105W (Type 7903 D2x) (Type 4259 D2x)

Intel Xeon Processor E7-4820V2 8C 2.0 GHz 16 MB Cache 1600 MHz 5

105W (Model F2x)

Intel Xeon Processor E7-4830V2 10C 2.2 GHz 20 MB Cache 1600 MHz 5

105W (Model G2x)

Intel Xeon Processor E7-4850V2 12C 2.3 GHz 24 MB Cache 1600 MHz 5

105W (Model H2x)

Intel Xeon Processor E7-4860V2 12C 2.6 GHz 30MB Cache 1600 MHz 5

130W

Intel Xeon Processor E7-4870V2 15C 2.3 GHz 30 MB Cache 1600 MHz 5

130W (Model J2x)

part number

00AG908

46W0674

FRU part

number

00Y3968

00Y3974

00Y3980

00Y3986

44X3963

44X3968

44X3973

44X3978

44X3983

44X3988

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Tier 1 CRU

Index Description

Intel Xeon Processor E7-4880V2 15C 2.5 GHz 37.5 MB Cache 1600 MHz

130W (Model L2x) Intel Xeon Processor E7-4890V2 15C 2.8 GHz 37.5 MB Cache 1600 MHz

155W (Model M2x) Intel Xeon Processor E7-8850V2 12C 2.3 GHz 24 MB Cache 1600 MHz

105W (Type 7903 N2x) (Type 4259 N2x) Intel Xeon Processor E7-8893V2 6C 3.4 GHz 37.5 MB Cache 1600 MHz

155W (Model RDx) Intel Xeon Processor E7-8870V2 15C 2.3 GHz 30 MB Cache 1600 MHz

130W Intel Xeon Processor E7-8880V2 15C 2.5 GHz 37.5 MB Cache 1600 MHz

130W (Model Q2x) Intel Xeon Processor E7-8890V2 15C 2.8 GHz 37.5 MB Cache 1600 MHz

155W ( Model R2x) Intel Xeon Processor E7-8891V2 10C 3.2 GHz 37.5 MB Cache 1600 MHz

155W Intel Xeon Processor E7-8857V2 12C 3.0 GHz 30 MB Cache 1600 MHz

130W Intel Xeon Processor E7-8880LV2 12C 3.0 GHz 30 MB Cache 1600 MHz

130W

part number

6 Filler, 2.5 inch hard disk drive bay 00FW856 7 Bezel, front assembly kit 00AG909 8 SMP filler 00AG911

9 Center partition 00AG904 10 Hard disk drive, 500 GB 7.2K NL 6 Gbps SAS 2.5 inch G3 hot-swap 00AJ122 10 Hard disk drive, 1 TB 7.2K NL 6 Gbps SAS 2.5 inch G3 hot-swap 00AJ087 10 Hard disk drive, 300 GB 10K 6 Gbps SAS 2.5 inch G3 hot-swap 00AJ097 10 Hard disk drive, 600 GB 10K 6 Gbps SAS 2.5 inch G3 hot-swap 00AJ092 10 Hard disk drive, 900 GB 10K 6 Gbps SAS 2.5 inch G3 hot-swap 00AJ072 10 Hard disk drive, 1.2 TB 10K 6 Gbps SAS 2.5 inch G3 hot-swap 00AJ147 10 Hard disk drive, 146 GB 15K 6 Gbps SAS 2.5 inch G3 hot-swap 00AJ112 10 Hard disk drive, 300 GB 15K 6 Gbps SAS 2.5 inch G3 hot-swap 00AJ082 10 Hard disk drive, 600 GB 15K 6 Gbps SAS 2.5 inch G3 hot-swap 00AJ127 10 Hard disk drive, 250 GB 7.2K NL 6 Gbps SATA 2.5 inch G3 hot-swap 00AJ132 10 Hard disk drive, 500 GB 7.2K NL 6 Gbps SATA 2.5 inch G3 hot-swap 00AJ137 10 Hard disk drive, 1 TB 7.2K NL 6 Gbps SATA 2.5 inch G3 hot-swap 00AJ142 10 Self encrypting drive, 146 GB 15K 6 Gbps SAS 2.5 inch G3 hot-swap 00AJ117 10 Self encrypting drive, 300 GB 10K 6 Gbps SAS 2.5 inch G3 hot-swap 00AJ107 10 Self encrypting drive, 600 GB 10K 6 Gbps SAS 2.5 inch G3 hot-swap 00AJ102 10 Self encrypting drive, 900 GB 10K 6 Gbps SAS 2.5 inch G3 hot-swap 00AJ077 10 Self encrypting drive, 1.2 TB 10K 6 Gbps SAS 2.5 inch G3 hot-swap 00AJ152

Hard Disk Drive Backplane, SAS single 2.5 inch (Type 7903 models A2x,

B2x, C2x, D2x, F2x, G2x, H2x, J2x, L2x, M2x, N2x, Q2x, R2x) (Type 4259

00Y3878

models A2x, D2x, N2x)

FRU part

number

44X3993

44X3998

44X4003

44X4008

44X4013

44X4018

44X4023

44X4028

44X4033

44X4038

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Tier 1 CRU

Index Description

12 Heat sink, microprocessor 00AG887

2 GB USB Memory Key 42D0545 Alcohol wipes 59P4739 Flex System console breakout cable (models AC1, MC1, CTO) 81Y5287 Light path LED card 81Y5290 RFID label tag assembly - EMEA 00E6323 RFID label tag assembly - US 74Y8800 Thermal grease kit 41Y9292 Adapter connector retention kit 00AG916 Base assembly (includes chassis and system board) (Type 7903 models

A2x, B2x, C2x, D2x, F2x, G2x, H2x, J2x, L2x, M2x, N2x, Q2x, R2x) (Type 4259 models A2x, D2x, N2x)

Fabric connector (Type 4259, model D4x) (Type 7903, model A4x, B4x, C4x, D4x, F4x, G4x, H4x, J4x, L4x, M4x, N4x, Q4x, R4x, RDx)

Solid state drive, S3700 200 GB 6 Gbps SAS 2.5 inch G3 hot-swap 00AJ157 Solid state drive, S3700 400 GB 6 Gbps SAS 2.5 inch G3 hot-swap 00AJ162 Solid state drive, S3700 800 GB 6 Gbps SAS 2.5 inch G3 hot-swap 00AJ167 Solid state drive, 200 GB SAS 2.5 inch Enterprise MLC G3 hot-swap 00AJ208 Solid state drive, 400 GB SAS 2.5 inch Enterprise MLC G3 hot-swap 00AJ213 Solid state drive, 800 GB SAS 2.5 inch Enterprise MLC G3 hot-swap 00AJ218 Solid state drive, 1.6 TB SAS 2.5 inch Enterprise MLC G3 hot-swap 00AJ223 Solid state drive, 120 GB SATA 2.5 inch Enterprise MLC G3 hot-swap 00AJ396 Solid state drive, 240 GB SATA 2.5 inch Enterprise MLC G3 hot-swap 00AJ401 Solid state drive, 480 GB SATA 2.5 inch Enterprise MLC G3 hot-swap 00AJ406 Solid state drive, 800 GB SATA 2.5 inch Enterprise MLC G3 hot-swap 00AJ411 Solid state drive, S3700 200 GB SATA 1.8 inch Enterprise MLC G3

hot-swap Solid state drive, S3700 400 GB SATA 1.8 inch Enterprise MLC G3

hot-swap Solid state drive, S3500 80 GB SATA 1.8 inch Enterprise Value MLC G3

hot-swap Solid state drive, S3500 240 GB SATA 1.8 inch Enterprise Value MLC G3

hot-swap Solid state drive, S3500 800 GB SATA 1.8 inch Enterprise ValueMLC G3

hot-swap Solid state drive, S3500 400 GB SATA 1.8 inch Enterprise ValueMLC G3

hot-swap Flex System x480 X6 4-Socket Scalability Connector 00Y3872 Flex System x880 X6 8-Socket Scalability Connector 00Y3875 Label Kit 00AG903 Microprocessor installation tool 94Y9971 Miscellaneous parts kit 00AG910 CMOS battery, 3.0 volt (all models) 33F8354

part number

81Y5175

41Y8367

41Y8372

00AJ041

00AJ046

00AJ456

00AJ051

FRU part

number

47C2240

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Index Description

CRM handle kit 00AG915 Rear bulkhead assembly full wide 46M2833

1.8-inch SSD cage (includes two mounting sleeves and two SSD bezels) 00AG919 ServeRAID M1200 Series 1.8-inch SSD backplane 00AG922 ServeRAID M5100 1.8-inch drive cage 00Y3881 ServeRAID M5100 Series flex paddle card and cable assembly 00FE033 ServeRAID M5100 Series air baffle kit (includes left air baffle, right air

baffle, and center partition) ServeRAID M5100 Series power cable 00AF857 ServeRAID M5100 Series solid state drive Flex expansion cable 00D5078 ServeRAID M5100 Series flash power module 00JY023 ServeRAID M5115 SAS/SATA RAID Controller 47C8806

Tier 1 CRU

part number

00AG934

FRU part

number

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Chapter 6. Troubleshooting

Use this information to diagnose and correct problems that might occur in your Flex System x280 X6, x480 X6, and x880 X6 Compute Node Types 7903 and 4259.

The information in this section describes tools and procedures for solving hardware and software problems. If you cannot diagnose and correct a problem by using the information, see “Getting help and technical assistance,” on page 773 for more information.

Service bulletins

Lenovo continually updates the support website with tips and techniques that you can use to solve problems that you might have with the Flex System x280 X6, x480 X6, and x880 X6 Compute Node Types 7903 and 4259.

To find service bulletins that are available for the Flex System x280 X6, x480 X6, and x880 X6 Compute Node Types 7903 and 4259, go to http://www.ibm.com/ supportportal and search for the terms 7903 or 4259 and retain.

Diagnostic tools

Use this information to review the diagnostic tools to diagnose and solve hardware-related problems.

Light path diagnostics

Use this information as an overview of light path diagnostics.

Light path diagnostics is a system of LEDs above the control panel and on various internal components of the compute node. When an error occurs, LEDs can be lit throughout the compute node to help identify the source of the error.

Viewing the light path diagnostics LEDs

Use this information to locate and identify the light path diagnostics LEDs.

Before you work inside the compute node to view light path diagnostics LEDs, read “Safety” on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page 699.

If an error occurs, view the light path diagnostics LEDs in the following order:

1. Look at the control panel on the front of the compute node.

Hard disk drive activity LED

Identify LED

Check log LED

Fault LED

Scaling LED

v If the check log LED is lit, it indicates that a condition that causes an event

to log in the IMM event log has occurred.

v If the fault LED is lit, it indicates that an error has occurred; view the light

path diagnostics panel and LEDs to isolate the failing component.

2. To view the light path diagnostics LEDs, select one of the following procedures: v You can view the LEDs through the CMM led command, the CMM web

interface, or Flex System Manager management software. – For more information about the CMM led command, see the "Flex System

Chassis Management Module: Command-Line Interface Reference Guide" at http://pic.dhe.ibm.com/infocenter/flexsys/information/topic/ com.ibm.acc.cmm.doc/cli_command_led.html.

– From the CMM web interface, select Compute Nodes from the Chassis

Management menu. For more information, see the "Flex System Chassis Management Module: User's Guide" at http://pic.dhe.ibm.com/ infocenter/flexsys/information/topic/com.ibm.acc.cmm.doc/ cmm_user_guide.html. All fields and options are described in the CMM web interface online help. See Starting the web interface in the "Flex System Chassis Management Module: User's Guide" at http://pic.dhe.ibm.com/infocenter/flexsys/information/topic/ com.ibm.acc.cmm.doc/cmm_ug_startwebinterface.html for information about starting the CMM web interface.

– For more information about Flex System Manager management software,

see the "Flex System Manager Software: Installation and Service Guide" at http://pic.dhe.ibm.com/infocenter/flexsys/information/topic/ com.ibm.acc.8731.doc/product_page.html.

v If you are in the same location as the compute node, you can complete the

following steps: a. Remove the compute node from the Flex System chassis, (see “Removing

a compute node from a chassis” on page 701 for instructions).

b. Carefully lay the compute node on a flat, static-protective surface. c. Open the compute node cover (see “Removing the compute node cover”

on page 715 for instructions).

d. Remove the air baffles that are installed over the DIMM connectors. e. Press the power button. When you press the power button, LEDs on the

light path diagnostics panel and the system board will be lit if there are any hardware-related issues.

Note: The power source for light path diagnostics is designed to last only a short time. If you press the power button and the light path diagnostics LED lights, light path diagnostics is charged to light the LEDs.

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

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Light path diagnostics

System board

Mismatch

NMI

Temperature

Memory

Future use only

The following illustration shows the locations of the light path diagnostics LEDs on the system board.

Light path diagnostics LEDs

Use this information to diagnose possible errors that are indicated by the light path diagnostics LEDs.

The following table describes the LEDs on the light path diagnostics panel and the light path diagnostics LEDs on the system board. LEDs on the light path diagnostics panel are visible from the top of the compute node. See “Viewing the light path diagnostics LEDs” on page 65 for information about lighting the LEDs.

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Table 4. Light path diagnostics LEDs

Lit light path diagnostics LED Description

None The compute node is not sufficiently charged to display the LEDs on the system

board. Battery error The system CMOS battery is not installed or is not working. BMC error Future use only. DC power error Future use only. DIMM x error A memory error occurred. Light path diagnostics The power source for the light path diagnostics LEDs is charged. Light path diagnostics only No errors have occurred. Memory A memory error has occurred. Microprocessor x error The IMM2 lights this LED when a microprocessor has failed or overheated or the

start microprocessor (CPU 1) is missing. The fault LED on the front panel is also

lit. Mismatch The microprocessors are mismatched. If the Memory LED is also lit, the DIMMs

are mismatched. NMI The system board has failed. SAS/SATA backplane error A hard disk drive backplane error has occurred. System board The system board has failed. Temperature The system temperature has exceeded a threshold level.

IMM event log

Use this information as an overview of the IMM event log.

The integrated management module II (IMM2) consolidates the system-management processor functionality, video controller, and remote presence capabilities in a single chip on the system board. The IMM2 monitors all components of the compute node and posts events in the IMM event log. In addition, most events are also sent to the Chassis Management Module event log. You can view the IMM event log through the Dynamic System Analysis (DSA) program (as the ASM event log).

To diagnose and resolve IMM error codes, see “IMM messages” on page 179.

Viewing event logs through the Setup utility

You can view the IMM and POST events through the Setup utility.

Procedure

To view the POST event log or system-event log, complete the following steps:

1. Connect a keyboard, monitor, and mouse to the console breakout cable and connect the console breakout cable to the compute node.

Attention: Use only the console breakout cable that comes with the compute node. Attempting to connect other console breakout cable types might damage the console breakout cable and the compute node.

2. Turn on the compute node.

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3. 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 view the event logs.

4. Select System Event Logs and use one of the following procedures:

v To view the POST event log, select POST Event Viewer. v To view the system-event log, select System Event Log.

Viewing event logs without restarting the compute node

Methods are available for you to view one or more event logs without having to restart the compute node.

You can view the Chassis Management Module event log in the Flex System Manager Chassis Manager, or through the Event Log link in Flex System Manager management software. For more information about Flex System Manager management software, see the "Flex System Manager Software: Installation and Service Guide" at http://pic.dhe.ibm.com/infocenter/flexsys/information/topic/ com.ibm.acc.8731.doc/product_page.html.

You can also view the Chassis Management Module event log through the Event

Log link by using the CMM displaylog command or the CMM web interface.

Note: If event IDs are not currently displayed in the Event Log page, you can enable them. To do so, click Filter Events and select the Event ID check box under Visible columns.

v For more information about the CMM displaylog command, see the "Flex

System Chassis Management Module: Command-Line Interface Reference Guide" at http://pic.dhe.ibm.com/infocenter/flexsys/information/topic/ com.ibm.acc.cmm.doc/cli_command_displaylog.html.

v From the CMM web interface, select Event Log from the Events menu. You can

also view events and their messages by clicking the Active Events tab on the System Status page. For more information, see the "Flex System Chassis Management Module: User's Guide" at http://pic.dhe.ibm.com/infocenter/ flexsys/information/topic/com.ibm.acc.cmm.doc/cmm_user_guide.html. All fields and options are described in the CMM web interface online help.

Note: If event IDs are not currently displayed in the Event Log page, you can enable them. To do so, click Filter Events and select the Event ID check box under Visible columns.

If you have installed DSA Portable Edition, you can use it to view the system-event log (as the IPMI event log), the operating-system event logs, or the merged DSA log. You can also use DSA Preboot to view these logs, although you must restart the compute node to use DSA Preboot. To install Portable DSA or DSA Preboot or to download a DSA Preboot CD image, go to http://www.ibm.com/ support/entry/portal/docdisplay?lndocid=SERV-DSA.

If IPMItool is installed in the compute node, you can use it to view the system-event log. Most recent versions of the Linux operating system come with a current version of IPMItool. For information about IPMItool, complete the following steps.

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

1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/developerworks.

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2. Click Linux.

3. Click the Linux blueprints tab.

4. Click Blueprints for Linux on IBM systems or Blueprints for Linux on

Lenovo systems, and then click Using Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) on IBM Linux platforms or Using Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) on Lenovo Linux platforms.

The following table describes the methods that you can use to view the event logs, depending on the condition of the compute node. The first two conditions generally do not require that you restart the compute node.

Table 5. Methods for viewing event logs

Condition Action

The compute node is not hung and is connected to a network.

The compute node is not hung and is not connected to a network.

The compute node is hung. Use any of the following methods:

Use any of the following methods: v In a web browser, type the IP address of

the Chassis Management Module and go to the Event Log page.

v Run Portable or Installable DSA to view

the event logs or create an output file that you can send to Support.

v Use IPMItool to view the system-event

log.

Use IPMItool locally to view the system-event log.

v If DSA Preboot is installed, restart the

compute node and press F2 to start DSA Preboot and view the event logs.

v If DSA Preboot is not installed, insert the

DSA Preboot CD and restart the compute node to start DSA Preboot and view the event logs.

v Alternatively, you can restart the compute

node and press F1 to start the Setup utility and view the POST event log or system-event log. For more information, see “Viewing event logs through the Setup utility” on page 68.

Lenovo Dynamic System Analysis Preboot diagnostic program

Lenovo Dynamic System Analysis (DSA) Preboot diagnostic program collects and analyzes system information to aid in diagnosing compute node problems.

DSA Preboot performs the following tasks: v Collects system information into a compressed XML file that you can send to

Support

v Provides a bootable image that you can use to run extended hardware tests

independent of the operating system or applications

v Collects the version and license information from local VMware ESXi hypervisor

software

Notes:

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1. DSA Preboot might appear to be unresponsive when you start the program. This is normal operation while the program loads.

2. In a multi-node complex, each node has a unique DSA interface. You can view node-specific information, such as error logs, from the unique DSA interface.

To obtain DSA code and the Dynamic System Analysis Installation and User's Guide, go to http://www.ibm.com/support/entry/portal/docdisplay?lndocid=SERV-DSA.

To diagnose and resolve DSA messages, see “DSA diagnostic test results” on page

72.

Running DSA Preboot

Use this information to run DSA Preboot.

About this task

To run the DSA Preboot diagnostic programs, complete the following steps:

1. If the compute node is turned on, turn off the compute node (see “Turning off the compute node” on page 16).

Attention: Use only the console breakout cable that comes with the compute node. Attempting to connect other console breakout cable types might damage the console breakout cable and the compute node.

2. If necessary, connect a keyboard, monitor, and mouse to the console breakout cable and connect the console breakout cable to the compute node.

3. Turn on the compute node (see “Turning on the compute node” on page 15).

4. When the prompt <F2> Diagnostics is displayed, press F2.

Note: DSA Preboot might appear to be unresponsive for an unusual length of time when you start the program. This is normal operation while the program loads.

5. Select Quit from the actions available on the Memory Test screen. You must exit the Memory Test screen before you can restart the compute node and start DSA.

Note: After you exit the Memory Test screen, you must restart the compute node to access the stand-alone memory diagnostic environment again.

6. Enter gui to start the DSA graphical user interface, or select cmd to display the DSA interactive menu.

7. From the diagnostic programs screen, select the test that you want to run, and follow the instructions on the screen. For additional information, see the Dynamic System Analysis Installation and User's Guide, which is available at http://www.ibm.com/support/entry/portal/docdisplay?lndocid=SERV-DSA.

Help for DSA is available. For help about the DSA CLI, enter help in the command line. For help with the DSA user interface, press F1. Pressing F1 within a help panel displays additional online documentation.

Diagnostic text messages

Use this information to understand the diagnostic text messages that are displayed while the tests are running.

A diagnostic text message contains one of the following results: v Passed: The test was completed without any errors.

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089-000-000

v Failed: The test detected an error. v User Aborted: You stopped the test before it was completed. v Not Applicable: You attempted to test a device that is not present in the

compute node.

v Aborted: The test could not proceed because of the compute node configuration. v Warning: The test could not be run. There was no failure of the hardware that

was being tested, but there might be a hardware failure elsewhere, or another problem prevented the test from running; for example, there might be a configuration problem, or the hardware might be missing or is not being recognized.

The result is followed by an error code or other additional information about the error.

Viewing the test results

Use this information to view the test results.

About this task

You can use one of the following methods to access the test log when the tests are completed:

v From the DSA command line, issue the DSA CLI View command or select the

Diagnostic Event Log option from the DSA graphical user interface (GUI).

v From the DSA interactive menu, select the getextendedresults option. v From the DSA interactive menu, select the View option to view all of the

collected results and error log data.

v In the DSA GUI, select DSA Error Log from the System Information page. You can send the DSA error log file to Support to aid in diagnosing the compute

node problems, or you can use the DSA CLI copy command to copy the log to an external USB device.

DSA diagnostic test results

After running the DSA diagnostic tests, use this information to resolve any issues that were found.

DSA CPU stress test results

The following messages can result when you run the CPU stress test.

089-000-000 CPU Stress Test Passed

Explanation: CPU Stress Test Passed.

Severity: Event

Serviceable: No

Recoverable: No

Automatically notify Support: No

Related Links:

v IBM Support Website v Latest level of DSA v Latest level of BMC/IMM

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089-801-000 • 089-802-000

089-801-000 CPU Stress Test Aborted

Explanation: CPU Stress Test Aborted. Internal Program Error.

Severity: Warning

Serviceable: Yes

Recoverable: No

Automatically notify Support: No

User response: Complete the following steps:

1. Turn off and restart the system.

2. Make sure that the DSA Diagnostic code is at the latest level.

3. Run the test again.

4. Check system firmware level and upgrade if necessary. The installed firmware level can be found in the DSA

Diagnostic Event Log within the Firmware/VPD section for this component. The latest level firmware for this component can be found in reference to this system type at the IBM Support website: http://www.ibm.com/ support/docview.wss?uid=psg1MIGR-4JTS2T.

5. Run the test again.

6. If the system has stopped responding, turn off and restart the system and then run the test again.

7. If failure remains, refer to "Troubleshooting by symptom" in the system "Installation and Service Guide" for the

next corrective action.

Related Links:

v IBM Support Website v Latest level of DSA v Latest level of BMC/IMM

089-802-000 CPU Stress Test Aborted

Explanation: CPU Stress Test Aborted. System resource unavailability error.

Severity: Warning

Serviceable: Yes

Recoverable: No

Automatically notify Support: No

User response: Complete the following steps:

1. Turn off and restart the system.

2. Make sure that the DSA Diagnostic code is at the latest level.

3. Run the test again.

4. Check system firmware level and upgrade if necessary. The installed firmware level can be found in the DSA

Diagnostic Event Log within the Firmware/VPD section for this component.

5. Run the test again.

6. If the system has stopped responding, turn off and restart the system and then run the test again.

7. If failure remains, refer to "Troubleshooting by symptom" in the system "Installation and Service Guide" for the

next corrective action.

Related Links:

v IBM Support Website v Latest level of DSA v Latest level of BMC/IMM

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089-803-000 CPU Stress Test Aborted

Explanation: CPU Stress Test Aborted. Memory size is insufficient to run the test. At least 1GB is required.

Severity: Warning

Serviceable: Yes

Recoverable: No

Automatically notify Support: No

Related Links:

v IBM Support Website v Latest level of DSA v Latest level of BMC/IMM

089-804-000 CPU Stress Test Aborted

Explanation: CPU Stress Test Aborted. User pressed Ctrl-C.

Severity: Warning

Serviceable: Yes

Recoverable: No

Automatically notify Support: No

Related Links:

v IBM Support Website v Latest level of DSA v Latest level of BMC/IMM

089-901-000 CPU Stress Test Failed

Explanation: CPU Stress Test Failed.

Severity: Error

Serviceable: Yes

Recoverable: No

Automatically notify Support: No

User response: Complete the following steps:

1. If the system has stopped responding, turn off and restart the system and then run the test again.

2. Make sure that the DSA Diagnostic code is at the latest level.

3. Run the test again.

4. Check system firmware level and upgrade if necessary. The installed firmware level can be found in the DSA

Diagnostic Event Log within the Firmware/VPD section for this component.

5. Run the test again.

6. If the system has stopped responding, turn off and restart the system and then run the test again.

7. If failure remains, refer to "Troubleshooting by symptom" in the system "Installation and Service Guide" for the

next corrective action.

Related Links:

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DSA memory stress test results

The following messages can result when you run the memory stress test.

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202-000-000 MemStr Test Passed

Explanation: Test Passed.

Severity: Event

Serviceable: No

Recoverable: No

Automatically notify Support: No

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202-801-000 MemStr Test Aborted

Explanation: Internal program error.

Severity: Warning

Serviceable: Yes

Recoverable: No

Automatically notify Support: No

User response: Complete the following steps:

1. Turn off and restart the system.

2. Make sure that the DSA Diagnostic code is at the latest level.

3. Run the test again.

4. If the system has stopped responding, turn off and restart the system.

5. Check the system firmware level and upgrade if necessary.

6. Run the memory diagnostic to identify the specific failing DIMM.

7. If the failure remains, refer to "Troubleshooting by symptom" in the system "Installation and Service Guide" for

the next corrective action.

Related Links:

v IBM Support Website v Latest level of DSA v Latest level of BMC/IMM

202-802-000 MemStr Test Aborted

Explanation: Memory size is insufficient to run the test. At least 1 GB is required.

Severity: Warning

Serviceable: Yes

Recoverable: No

Automatically notify Support: No

Related Links:

v IBM Support Website v Latest level of DSA v Latest level of BMC/IMM

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202-803-000 MemStr Test Aborted

Explanation: User pressed Ctrl-C.

Severity: Warning

Serviceable: Yes

Recoverable: No

Automatically notify Support: No

Related Links:

v IBM Support Website v Latest level of DSA v Latest level of BMC/IMM

202-901-000 MemStr Test Failed

Explanation: Test Failed.

Severity: Error

Serviceable: Yes

Recoverable: No

Automatically notify Support: No

User response: Complete the following steps:

1. Execute the standard DSA memory diagnostics to validate all memory.

2. Make sure that the DSA Diagnostic code is at the latest level.

3. Turn off the system and disconnect it from power.

4. Reseat the memory cards and DIMMs.

5. Reconnect the system to power and turn the system on.

6. Run the test again.

7. Execute the standard DSA memory diagnostics to validate all memory.

8. If the failure remains, refer to "Troubleshooting by symptom" in the system "Installation and Service Guide" for

the next corrective action.

Related Links:

v IBM Support Website v Latest level of DSA v Latest level of BMC/IMM

202-902-000 MemStr Test Failed

Explanation: Memory size is insufficient to run the test.

Severity: Error

Serviceable: Yes

Recoverable: No

Automatically notify Support: No

User response: Complete the following steps:

1. Ensure that all memory is enabled by checking the "Available System Memory" in the "Resource Utilization" section of the DSA Diagnostic Event log.

2. If necessary, access the Configuration/Setup Utility program by pressing F1 during system boot and enable all memory.

3. Make sure that the DSA Diagnostic code is at the latest level.

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4. Run the test again.

5. Execute the standard DSA memory diagnostics to validate all memory.

6. If the failure remains, refer to "Troubleshooting by symptom" in the system "Installation and Service Guide" for

the next corrective action.

Related Links:

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DSA memory isolation test results

The following messages can result when you run the memory isolation test.

201-000-000 Standalone Memory Test Passed

Explanation: Quick/Full Memory Test All CPUs Passed.

Severity: Event

Serviceable: No

Recoverable: No

Automatically notify Support: No

Related Links:

v IBM Support Website v Latest level of DSA v Latest level of BMC/IMM

201-000-001 Standalone Memory Test Passed

Explanation: Quick/Full Memory Test CPU 1 Passed.

Severity: Event

Serviceable: No

Recoverable: No

Automatically notify Support: No

Related Links:

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201-000-002 Standalone Memory Test Passed

Explanation: Quick/Full Memory Test CPU 2 Passed.

Severity: Event

Serviceable: No

Recoverable: No

Automatically notify Support: No

Related Links:

v IBM Support Website v Latest level of DSA v Latest level of BMC/IMM

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201-000-003 Standalone Memory Test Passed

Explanation: Quick/Full Memory Test CPU 3 Passed.

Severity: Event

Serviceable: No

Recoverable: No

Automatically notify Support: No

Related Links:

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201-000-004 Standalone Memory Test Passed

Explanation: Quick/Full Memory Test CPU 4 Passed.

Severity: Event

Serviceable: No

Recoverable: No

Automatically notify Support: No

Related Links:

v IBM Support Website v Latest level of DSA v Latest level of BMC/IMM

201-811-000 Standalone Memory Test Aborted

Explanation: Unable to Locate SMBIOS key "_SM_".

Severity: Warning

Serviceable: No

Recoverable: No

Automatically notify Support: No

User response: Complete the following steps:

1. Perform the actions mentioned one at a time and try the test after each action.

2. If the problem remains, contact your technical-service representative.

3. Turn off the system and disconnect it from power. Wait for 45 seconds. Reseat DIMM(s). Reconnect it to power.

4. Make sure that DSA and BIOS/uEFI are at the latest level.

Related Links:

v IBM Support Website v Latest level of DSA v Latest level of BMC/IMM

201-811-001 Standalone Memory Test Aborted

Explanation: Unable to Locate SMBIOS key "_SM_".

Severity: Warning

Serviceable: No

Recoverable: No

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Automatically notify Support: No

User response: Complete the following steps:

1. Perform the actions mentioned one at a time and try the test after each action.

2. If the problem remains, contact your technical-service representative.

3. Turn off the system and disconnect it from power. Wait for 45 seconds. Reseat DIMM(s). Reconnect it to power.

4. Make sure that DSA and BIOS/uEFI are at the latest level.

Related Links:

v IBM Support Website v Latest level of DSA v Latest level of BMC/IMM

201-811-002 Standalone Memory Test Aborted

Explanation: Unable to Locate SMBIOS key "_SM_".

Severity: Warning

Serviceable: No

Recoverable: No

Automatically notify Support: No

User response: Complete the following steps:

1. Perform the actions mentioned one at a time and try the test after each action.

2. If the problem remains, contact your technical-service representative.

3. Turn off the system and disconnect it from power. Wait for 45 seconds. Reseat DIMM(s). Reconnect it to power.

4. Make sure that DSA and BIOS/uEFI are at the latest level.

Related Links:

v IBM Support Website v Latest level of DSA v Latest level of BMC/IMM

201-811-003 Standalone Memory Test Aborted

Explanation: Unable to Locate SMBIOS key "_SM_".

Severity: Warning

Serviceable: No

Recoverable: No

Automatically notify Support: No

User response: Complete the following steps:

1. Perform the actions mentioned one at a time and try the test after each action.

2. If the problem remains, contact your technical-service representative.

3. Turn off the system and disconnect it from power. Wait for 45 seconds. Reseat DIMM(s). Reconnect it to power.

4. Make sure that DSA and BIOS/uEFI are at the latest level.

Related Links:

v IBM Support Website v Latest level of DSA v Latest level of BMC/IMM

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201-812-000 Standalone Memory Test Aborted

Explanation: Memory test is not supported for this system.

Severity: Warning

Serviceable: No

Recoverable: No

Automatically notify Support: No

User response: Complete the following steps:

1. Perform the actions mentioned one at a time and try the test after each action.

2. If the problem remains, contact your technical-service representative.

3. Turn off the system and disconnect it from power. Wait for 45 seconds. Reseat DIMM(s). Reconnect it to power.

4. Make sure that DSA and BIOS/uEFI are at the latest level.

Related Links:

v IBM Support Website v Latest level of DSA v Latest level of BMC/IMM

201-812-001 Standalone Memory Test Aborted

Explanation: Memory test is not supported for this system.

Severity: Warning

Serviceable: No

Recoverable: No

Automatically notify Support: No

User response: Complete the following steps:

1. Perform the actions mentioned one at a time and try the test after each action.

2. If the problem remains, contact your technical-service representative.

3. Turn off the system and disconnect it from power. Wait for 45 seconds. Reseat DIMM(s). Reconnect it to power.

4. Make sure that DSA and BIOS/uEFI are at the latest level.

Related Links:

v IBM Support Website v Latest level of DSA v Latest level of BMC/IMM

201-812-002 Standalone Memory Test Aborted

Explanation: Memory test is not supported for this system.

Severity: Warning

Serviceable: No

Recoverable: No

Automatically notify Support: No

User response: Complete the following steps:

1. Perform the actions mentioned one at a time and try the test after each action.

2. If the problem remains, contact your technical-service representative.

3. Turn off the system and disconnect it from power. Wait for 45 seconds. Reseat DIMM(s). Reconnect it to power.

4. Make sure that DSA and BIOS/uEFI are at the latest level.

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201-812-003 Standalone Memory Test Aborted

Explanation: Memory test is not supported for this system.

Severity: Warning

Serviceable: No

Recoverable: No

Automatically notify Support: No

User response: Complete the following steps:

1. Perform the actions mentioned one at a time and try the test after each action.

2. If the problem remains, contact your technical-service representative.

3. Turn off the system and disconnect it from power. Wait for 45 seconds. Reseat DIMM(s). Reconnect it to power.

4. Make sure that DSA and BIOS/uEFI are at the latest level.

Related Links:

v IBM Support Website v Latest level of DSA v Latest level of BMC/IMM

201-813-000 Standalone Memory Test Aborted

Explanation: Chipset Error: Can not turn OFF ECC error reporting in CPU.

Severity: Warning

Serviceable: No

Recoverable: No

Automatically notify Support: No

User response: Complete the following steps:

1. Perform the actions mentioned one at a time and try the test after each action.

2. If the problem remains, contact your technical-service representative.

3. Turn off the system and disconnect it from power. Wait for 45 seconds. Reseat DIMM(s). Reconnect it to power.

4. Make sure that DSA and BIOS/uEFI are at the latest level.

Related Links:

v IBM Support Website v Latest level of DSA v Latest level of BMC/IMM

201-813-001 Standalone Memory Test Aborted

Explanation: Chipset Error: Can not turn OFF ECC error reporting in CPU.

Severity: Warning

Serviceable: No

Recoverable: No

Automatically notify Support: No

User response: Complete the following steps:

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1. Perform the actions mentioned one at a time and try the test after each action.

2. If the problem remains, contact your technical-service representative.

3. Turn off the system and disconnect it from power. Wait for 45 seconds. Reseat DIMM(s). Reconnect it to power.

4. Make sure that DSA and BIOS/uEFI are at the latest level.

Related Links:

v IBM Support Website v Latest level of DSA v Latest level of BMC/IMM

201-813-002 Standalone Memory Test Aborted

Explanation: Chipset Error: Can not turn OFF ECC error reporting in CPU.

Severity: Warning

Serviceable: No

Recoverable: No

Automatically notify Support: No

User response: Complete the following steps:

1. Perform the actions mentioned one at a time and try the test after each action.

2. If the problem remains, contact your technical-service representative.

3. Turn off the system and disconnect it from power. Wait for 45 seconds. Reseat DIMM(s). Reconnect it to power.

4. Make sure that DSA and BIOS/uEFI are at the latest level.

Related Links:

v IBM Support Website v Latest level of DSA v Latest level of BMC/IMM

201-813-003 Standalone Memory Test Aborted

Explanation: Chipset Error: Can not turn OFF ECC error reporting in CPU.

Severity: Warning

Serviceable: No

Recoverable: No

Automatically notify Support: No

User response: Complete the following steps:

1. Perform the actions mentioned one at a time and try the test after each action.

2. If the problem remains, contact your technical-service representative.

3. Turn off the system and disconnect it from power. Wait for 45 seconds. Reseat DIMM(s). Reconnect it to power.

4. Make sure that DSA and BIOS/uEFI are at the latest level.

Related Links:

v IBM Support Website v Latest level of DSA v Latest level of BMC/IMM

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201-814-000 Standalone Memory Test Aborted

Explanation: Chipset Error: Can not disable Scubbing feature for CPU.

Severity: Warning

Serviceable: No

Recoverable: No

Automatically notify Support: No

User response: Complete the following steps:

1. Perform the actions mentioned one at a time and try the test after each action.

2. If the problem remains, contact your technical-service representative.

3. Turn off the system and disconnect it from power. Wait for 45 seconds. Reseat DIMM(s). Reconnect it to power.

4. Make sure that DSA and BIOS/uEFI are at the latest level.

Related Links:

v IBM Support Website v Latest level of DSA v Latest level of BMC/IMM

201-814-001 Standalone Memory Test Aborted

Explanation: Chipset Error: Can not disable Scubbing feature for CPU.

Severity: Warning

Serviceable: No

Recoverable: No

Automatically notify Support: No

User response: Complete the following steps:

1. Perform the actions mentioned one at a time and try the test after each action.

2. If the problem remains, contact your technical-service representative.

3. Turn off the system and disconnect it from power. Wait for 45 seconds. Reseat DIMM(s). Reconnect it to power.

4. Make sure that DSA and BIOS/uEFI are at the latest level.

Related Links:

v IBM Support Website v Latest level of DSA v Latest level of BMC/IMM

201-814-002 Standalone Memory Test Aborted

Explanation: Chipset Error: Can not disable Scubbing feature for CPU.

Severity: Warning

Serviceable: No

Recoverable: No

Automatically notify Support: No

User response: Complete the following steps:

1. Perform the actions mentioned one at a time and try the test after each action.

2. If the problem remains, contact your technical-service representative.

3. Turn off the system and disconnect it from power. Wait for 45 seconds. Reseat DIMM(s). Reconnect it to power.

4. Make sure that DSA and BIOS/uEFI are at the latest level.

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Related Links:

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201-814-003 Standalone Memory Test Aborted

Explanation: Chipset Error: Can not disable Scubbing feature for CPU.

Severity: Warning

Serviceable: No

Recoverable: No

Automatically notify Support: No

User response: Complete the following steps:

1. Perform the actions mentioned one at a time and try the test after each action.

2. If the problem remains, contact your technical-service representative.

3. Turn off the system and disconnect it from power. Wait for 45 seconds. Reseat DIMM(s). Reconnect it to power.

4. Make sure that DSA and BIOS/uEFI are at the latest level.

Related Links:

v IBM Support Website v Latest level of DSA v Latest level of BMC/IMM

201-815-000 Standalone Memory Test Aborted

Explanation: Program Error with Quick Memory Menu Option Selection.

Severity: Warning

Serviceable: No

Recoverable: No

Automatically notify Support: No

User response: Complete the following steps:

1. Perform the actions mentioned one at a time and try the test after each action.

2. If the problem remains, contact your technical-service representative.

3. Turn off the system and disconnect it from power. Wait for 45 seconds. Reseat DIMM(s). Reconnect it to power.

4. Make sure that DSA and BIOS/uEFI are at the latest level.

Related Links:

v IBM Support Website v Latest level of DSA v Latest level of BMC/IMM

201-815-001 Standalone Memory Test Aborted

Explanation: Program Error with Quick Memory Menu Option Selection.

Severity: Warning

Serviceable: No

Recoverable: No

Automatically notify Support: No

User response: Complete the following steps:

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1. Perform the actions mentioned one at a time and try the test after each action.

2. If the problem remains, contact your technical-service representative.

3. Turn off the system and disconnect it from power. Wait for 45 seconds. Reseat DIMM(s). Reconnect it to power.

4. Make sure that DSA and BIOS/uEFI are at the latest level.

Related Links:

v IBM Support Website v Latest level of DSA v Latest level of BMC/IMM

201-815-002 Standalone Memory Test Aborted

Explanation: Program Error with Quick Memory Menu Option Selection.

Severity: Warning

Serviceable: No

Recoverable: No

Automatically notify Support: No

User response: Complete the following steps:

1. Perform the actions mentioned one at a time and try the test after each action.

2. If the problem remains, contact your technical-service representative.

3. Turn off the system and disconnect it from power. Wait for 45 seconds. Reseat DIMM(s). Reconnect it to power.

4. Make sure that DSA and BIOS/uEFI are at the latest level.

Related Links:

v IBM Support Website v Latest level of DSA v Latest level of BMC/IMM

201-815-003 Standalone Memory Test Aborted

Explanation: Program Error with Quick Memory Menu Option Selection.

Severity: Warning

Serviceable: No

Recoverable: No

Automatically notify Support: No

User response: Complete the following steps:

1. Perform the actions mentioned one at a time and try the test after each action.

2. If the problem remains, contact your technical-service representative.

3. Turn off the system and disconnect it from power. Wait for 45 seconds. Reseat DIMM(s). Reconnect it to power.

4. Make sure that DSA and BIOS/uEFI are at the latest level.

Related Links:

v IBM Support Website v Latest level of DSA v Latest level of BMC/IMM

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201-816-000 Standalone Memory Test Aborted

Explanation: Program Error with Full Memory Menu Option Selection.

Severity: Warning

Serviceable: No

Recoverable: No

Automatically notify Support: No

User response: Complete the following steps:

1. Perform the actions mentioned one at a time and try the test after each action.

2. If the problem remains, contact your technical-service representative.

3. Turn off the system and disconnect it from power. Wait for 45 seconds. Reseat DIMM(s). Reconnect it to power.

4. Make sure that DSA and BIOS/uEFI are at the latest level.

Related Links:

v IBM Support Website v Latest level of DSA v Latest level of BMC/IMM

201-816-001 Standalone Memory Test Aborted

Explanation: Program Error with Full Memory Menu Option Selection.

Severity: Warning

Serviceable: No

Recoverable: No

Automatically notify Support: No

User response: Complete the following steps:

1. Perform the actions mentioned one at a time and try the test after each action.

2. If the problem remains, contact your technical-service representative.

3. Turn off the system and disconnect it from power. Wait for 45 seconds. Reseat DIMM(s). Reconnect it to power.

4. Make sure that DSA and BIOS/uEFI are at the latest level.

Related Links:

v IBM Support Website v Latest level of DSA v Latest level of BMC/IMM

201-816-002 Standalone Memory Test Aborted

Explanation: Program Error with Full Memory Menu Option Selection.

Severity: Warning

Serviceable: No

Recoverable: No

Automatically notify Support: No

User response: Complete the following steps:

1. Perform the actions mentioned one at a time and try the test after each action.

2. If the problem remains, contact your technical-service representative.

3. Turn off the system and disconnect it from power. Wait for 45 seconds. Reseat DIMM(s). Reconnect it to power.

4. Make sure that DSA and BIOS/uEFI are at the latest level.

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201-816-003 Standalone Memory Test Aborted

Explanation: Program Error with Full Memory Menu Option Selection.

Severity: Warning

Serviceable: No

Recoverable: No

Automatically notify Support: No

User response: Complete the following steps:

1. Perform the actions mentioned one at a time and try the test after each action.

2. If the problem remains, contact your technical-service representative.

3. Turn off the system and disconnect it from power. Wait for 45 seconds. Reseat DIMM(s). Reconnect it to power.

4. Make sure that DSA and BIOS/uEFI are at the latest level.

Related Links:

v IBM Support Website v Latest level of DSA v Latest level of BMC/IMM

201-818-000 Standalone Memory Test Aborted

Explanation: Unable to Locate SMBIOS key "_SM_".

Severity: Warning

Serviceable: No

Recoverable: No

Automatically notify Support: No

User response: Complete the following steps:

1. Perform the actions mentioned one at a time and try the test after each action.

2. If the problem remains, contact your technical-service representative.

3. Turn off the system and disconnect it from power. Wait for 45 seconds. Reseat DIMM(s). Reconnect it to power.

4. Make sure that DSA and BIOS/uEFI are at the latest level.

Related Links:

v IBM Support Website v Latest level of DSA v Latest level of BMC/IMM

201-818-001 Standalone Memory Test Aborted

Explanation: Unable to Locate SMBIOS key "_SM_".

Severity: Warning

Serviceable: No

Recoverable: No

Automatically notify Support: No

User response: Complete the following steps:

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1. Perform the actions mentioned one at a time and try the test after each action.

2. If the problem remains, contact your technical-service representative.

3. Turn off the system and disconnect it from power. Wait for 45 seconds. Reseat DIMM(s). Reconnect it to power.

4. Make sure that DSA and BIOS/uEFI are at the latest level.

Related Links:

v IBM Support Website v Latest level of DSA v Latest level of BMC/IMM

201-818-002 Standalone Memory Test Aborted

Explanation: Unable to Locate SMBIOS key "_SM_".

Severity: Warning

Serviceable: No

Recoverable: No

Automatically notify Support: No

User response: Complete the following steps:

1. Perform the actions mentioned one at a time and try the test after each action.

2. If the problem remains, contact your technical-service representative.

3. Turn off the system and disconnect it from power. Wait for 45 seconds. Reseat DIMM(s). Reconnect it to power.

4. Make sure that DSA and BIOS/uEFI are at the latest level.

Related Links:

v IBM Support Website v Latest level of DSA v Latest level of BMC/IMM

201-818-003 Standalone Memory Test Aborted

Explanation: Unable to Locate SMBIOS key "_SM_".

Severity: Warning

Serviceable: No

Recoverable: No

Automatically notify Support: No

User response: Complete the following steps:

1. Perform the actions mentioned one at a time and try the test after each action.

2. If the problem remains, contact your technical-service representative.

3. Turn off the system and disconnect it from power. Wait for 45 seconds. Reseat DIMM(s). Reconnect it to power.

4. Make sure that DSA and BIOS/uEFI are at the latest level.

Related Links:

v IBM Support Website v Latest level of DSA v Latest level of BMC/IMM

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Lenovo Flex System x280 X6 Compute Node, Flex System x480 X6 Compute Node, Flex System x880 X6 Compute Node Installation And Service Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Safety

Guidelines for trained service technicians

Inspecting for unsafe conditions

Guidelines for servicing electrical equipment

Safety statements

Chapter 1. Introduction

Related documentation

The Lenovo Documentation CD

Hardware and software requirements

Using the Documentation Browser

Notices and statements in this document

Features and specifications

What your compute node offers

Reliability, availability, and serviceability features

Major components of the compute node

Power, controls, and indicators

Compute node controls, connectors, and LEDs

Console breakout cable

Turning on the compute node

Turning off the compute node

System-board layouts

System-board connectors

System-board jumpers

System-board LEDs

System-board switches

Working with scalable partitions

FlexNode partitioning

Single partition considerations

Chapter 2. Configuring

Partitioning a multi-node complex

Updating firmware and device drivers

Recovering a UEFI image

Configuring the compute node

Using the Setup utility

Nx boot failure

Setting the boot protocol to boot from legacy devices using the Setup utility

Using the Boot Selection Menu program

Updating the Universally Unique Identifier and DMI/SMBIOS data

Locally: Keyboard Controller Style (KCS)

Locally: LAN over USB

Remotely over a LAN

Enabling Features on Demand RAID software

Configuring a RAID array

Using the LSI Logic Configuration Utility

Features on Demand

Setting up the LAN-on-motherboard (LOM) feature

Chapter 3. Installing the operating system

Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD

ServerGuide features

Typical operating-system installation

Installing the operating system without using ServerGuide

Using Lenovo ServerGuide Scripting Toolkit

Chapter 4. Accessing the IMM2

Accessing the IMM2 remotely

Viewing the network access tag

Logging on to the web interface

IMM2 action descriptions

Accessing the IMM2 using the LAN over USB interface

Potential conflicts with the LAN over USB interface

Resolving conflicts with the IMM2 LAN over USB interface

Configuring the LAN over USB interface

Installing the LAN over USB Windows device driver

Installing the LAN over USB Linux device driver

Chapter 5. Parts listing, Types 7903 and 4259

Chapter 6. Troubleshooting

Service bulletins

Diagnostic tools

Light path diagnostics

Viewing the light path diagnostics LEDs

Light path diagnostics LEDs

IMM event log

Viewing event logs through the Setup utility

Viewing event logs without restarting the compute node

Lenovo Dynamic System Analysis Preboot diagnostic program

Running DSA Preboot