IBM System x3250 M4 Type 2583


Installation and User’s Guide

IBM System x3250 M4 Type 2583


Installation and User’s Guide

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

The most recent version of this document is available at http://www.ibm.com/supportportal/.

Sixth Edition (Augst 2012)

© Copyright IBM Corporation 2012.
US Government Users Restricted Rights – Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract
with IBM Corp.
Contents
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

Chapter 1. The System x3250 M4 server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

The IBM System x Documentation CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Hardware and software requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Using the Documentation Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Related documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Notices and statements in this document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Features and specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
What your server offers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Reliability, availability, and serviceability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
IBM Systems Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
The UpdateXpress System Packs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Server controls, LEDs, and power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Front view. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Server power features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Chapter 2. Installing optional devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Instructions for IBM Business Partners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Server components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
System-board internal connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
System-board external connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
System-board jumpers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
System-board LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
PCI riser-card assembly connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Installation guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
System reliability guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Working inside the server with the power on . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Handling static-sensitive devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Removing the server top cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Removing the air baffle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Removing the PCI riser-card assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Memory module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Unbuffered DIMMs (UDIMMs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Installing a memory module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Installing drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Installing a simple-swap hard disk drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Installing a hot-swap hard disk drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Installing an optional DVD drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Installing an adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Installing a ServeRAID adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Installing a hot-swap power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Completing the installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Replacing the PCI riser-card assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Replacing the air baffle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Replacing the server top cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Connecting the cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Updating the server configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Chapter 3. Configuring the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Using the Setup utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Starting the Setup utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

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 Setup utility menu choices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Using the Boot Manager program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Starting the backup server firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
ServerGuide features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Setup and configuration overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Typical operating-system installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Installing your operating system without using ServerGuide . . . . . . . 60
Using the integrated management module II (IMM2) . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Using IPMItool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Managing tools and utilities with IMM2 and IBM System x Server Firmware 60
Using IBM Advanced Settings Utility (ASU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Using IBM Flash utilities and update utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Resetting the IMM2 with the Setup utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
LAN over USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Potential conflicts with the LAN over USB interface . . . . . . . . . . 63
Resolving conflicts with the IMM2 LAN over USB interface . . . . . . . . 63
Configuring the LAN over USB interface manually . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Installing device drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Enabling the Intel Gigabit Ethernet Utility program . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Enabling and configuring Serial over LAN (SOL) . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
UEFI update and configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Using the LSI Configuration Utility program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Starting the LSI Configuration Utility program . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Formatting a hard disk drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Creating a RAID array of hard disk drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Creating a software RAID array of hard disk drives . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Disable a software RAID array of hard disk drives . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
IBM Advanced Settings Utility program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Updating IBM Systems Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance . . . . . . . . . . 73

Before you call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Using the documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Getting help and information from the World Wide Web . . . . . . . . . . 74
How to send Dynamic System Analysis data to IBM . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Creating a personalized support web page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Software service and support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Hardware service and support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
IBM Taiwan product service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Appendix B. Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Important notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Particulate contamination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Documentation format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Telecommunication regulatory statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Electronic emission notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement . . . . . . . . . 80
Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement . . . . . . . . 80
Avis de conformité à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada . . . . . . . . 80
Australia and New Zealand Class A statement . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
European Union EMC Directive conformance statement . . . . . . . . . 81
Germany Class A statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

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 VCCI Class A statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA)
statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Korea Communications Commission (KCC) statement . . . . . . . . . 82
Russia Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Class A statement. . . . . . . 83
People's Republic of China Class A electronic emission statement . . . . . 83
Taiwan Class A compliance statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

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Safety
Before installing this product, read the Safety Information.

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

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.

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 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 document

before you perform the procedures. Read any additional safety
information that comes with the server or optional device before you
install the device.

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Attention: Use No. 26 AWG or larger UL-listed or CSA certified
telecommunication line cord.

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. 1. Turn everything OFF.

2. First, attach all cables to devices. 2. First, remove power cords from outlet.
3. Attach signal cables to connectors. 3. Remove signal cables from connectors.
4. Attach power cords to outlet. 4. Remove all cables from devices.
5. Turn device ON.

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 Statement 2:

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

Do not:
v Throw or immerse into water
v Heat to more than 100°C (212°F)
v Repair or disassemble

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

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Statement 3:

CAUTION:
When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic devices, or
transmitters) are installed, note the following:
v Do not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could
result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable
parts inside the device.
v Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than
those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure.

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

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

Class 1 Laser Product

Laser Klasse 1
Laser Klass 1
Luokan 1 Laserlaite
Appareil A` Laser de Classe 1

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 Statement 4:

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

CAUTION:
Use safe practices when lifting.

Statement 5:

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

2
1

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Statement 6:

CAUTION:
Do not place any objects on top of a rack-mounted device unless that
rack-mounted device is intended for use as a shelf.

Statement 8:

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

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

Statement 12:

CAUTION:
The following label indicates a hot surface nearby.

Statement 13:

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

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Statement 26:

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

Statement 27:

CAUTION:
Hazardous moving parts are nearby.

Statement 35:

CAUTION:
Hazardous energy present. Voltages with hazardous energy might cause
heating when shorted with metal, which might result in splattered metal,
burns, or both.

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

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

United Kingdom - Notice to Customers:

This apparatus is approved under approval number NS/G/1234/J/100003 for indirect

connection to public telecommunication systems in the United Kingdom.

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Chapter 1. The System x3250 M4 server
This Installation and User's Guide contains information and instructions for setting
up your IBM System x3250 M4 Type 2583 server, instructions for installing some
optional devices, and instructions for cabling, and configuring the server. For
removing and installing optional devices, diagnostics and troubleshooting
information, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System
x Documentation CD, which comes with the server.

In addition to the instructions in Chapter 2, “Installing optional devices,” on page 17

for installing optional hardware devices, updating firmware and device drivers, and
completing the installation, IBM Business Partners must also complete the steps in
“Instructions for IBM Business Partners” on page 17.

The IBM® System x3250 M4 Type 2583 server is a 1U-high1 rack model server for
high-volume network transaction processing. This high-performance, dual-core or
quad-core server is ideally suited for networking environments that require superior
microprocessor performance, input/output (I/O) flexibility, and high manageability.

Performance, ease of use, reliability, and expansion capabilities were key

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

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

The server contains IBM X-Architecture® technologies, which help increase

performance and reliability. For more information, see “What your server offers” on
page 7 and “Reliability, availability, and serviceability” on page 9.

You can obtain up-to-date information about the server and other IBM server
products at http://www.ibm.com/systems/x/. At http://www.ibm.com/support/
mysupport/, you can create a personalized support page by identifying IBM
products that are of interest to you. From this personalized page, you can subscribe
to weekly e-mail notifications about new technical documents, search for information
and downloads, and access various administrative services.

If you participate in the IBM client reference program, you can share information
about your use of technology, best practices, and innovative solutions; build a
professional network; and gain visibility for your business. For more information
about the IBM client reference program, see http://www.ibm.com/ibm/
clientreference/.

If firmware and documentation updates are available, you can download them from
the IBM website. The server might have features that are not described in the
documentation that comes with the server, and the documentation might be updated
occasionally to include information about those features, or technical updates might
be available to provide additional information that is not included in the server
documentation. To check for updates, go to http://www.ibm.com/supportportal/.

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

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 Record information about the server in the following table.

Product name IBM System x3250 M4

Machine type 2583
Model number _____________________________________________
Serial number _____________________________________________

The model number and serial number are on the ID label on the front of the server.

ID label

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

You can download an IBM ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD to help you
configure the hardware, install device drivers, and install the operating system.

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

See the Rack Installation Instructions document on the IBM System x

Documentation CD for complete rack installation and removal instructions.

The IBM System x Documentation CD

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

Hardware and software requirements

The IBM System x Documentation CD requires the following minimum hardware
and software:
v Microsoft Windows XP, Windows 2000, or Red Hat Linux
v 100 MHz microprocessor
v 32 MB of RAM
v Adobe Acrobat Reader 3.0 (or later) or xpdf, which comes with Linux operating
systems

Using the Documentation Browser

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

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 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. In the Open field, type
e:\win32.bat

where e is the drive letter of the CD or DVD drive, and click OK.
– If you are using Red Hat Linux, insert the CD into the CD or DVD drive; then,
run the following command from the /mnt/cdrom directory:
sh runlinux.sh

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

When you select a document, a description of the document is displayed under

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

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

Click Help for detailed information about using the Documentation Browser.

Related documentation
This Installation and User’s Guide contains general information about the server
including how to set up and cabling the server, how to install supported optional
devices, and how to configure the server. The following documentation also comes
with the server:
v Environmental Notices and User Guide
This document is in PDF on the IBM System x Documentation CD. It contains
translated environmental notices.
v IBM License Agreement for Machine Code
This document is in PDF. It provides translated versions of the IBM License
Agreement for Machine Code for your product.
v IBM Warranty Information
This printed document contains the warranty terms and a pointer to the IBM
Statement of Limited Warranty on the IBM website.
v Licenses and Attributions Documents
This document is in PDF. It provides the open-source notices.
v Problem Determination and Service Guide

Chapter 1. The System x3250 M4 server 3

 This document is in PDF on the IBM System x Documentation CD. It contains
information to help you solve problems yourself, and it contains information for
service technicians.
v Rack Installation Instructions
This printed document contains instructions for installing the server in a rack and
comes with the rack kit.
v Safety Information
This document is in PDF on the IBM System x Documentation CD. It contains
translated caution and danger statements. Each caution and danger statement
that appears in the documentation has a number that you can use to locate the
corresponding statement in your language in the Safety Information document.

Depending on the server model, additional documentation might be included on the

IBM System x Documentation CD.

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

The server might have features that are not described in the documentation that
comes with the server. The documentation might be updated occasionally to include
information about those features, or technical updates might be available to provide
additional information that is not included in the server documentation. To check for
updated documentation and technical updates, go to http://www.ibm.com/
supportportal/.

Notices and statements in this document

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

The following notices and statements are used in this document:

v Note: These notices provide important tips, guidance, or advice.
v Important: These notices provide information or advice that might help you avoid
inconvenient or problem situations.
v Attention: These notices indicate potential damage to programs, devices, or
data. An attention notice is placed just before the instruction or situation in which
damage might occur.
v Caution: These statements indicate situations that can be potentially hazardous
to you. A caution statement is placed just before the description of a potentially
hazardous procedure step or situation.
v Danger: These statements indicate situations that can be potentially lethal or
extremely hazardous to you. A danger statement is placed just before the
description of a potentially lethal or extremely hazardous procedure step or
situation.

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Features and specifications
The following information is a summary of the features and specifications of the
server. Depending on the model, some features might not be available, or some
specifications might not apply.
Table 1. Features and specifications
Microprocessor: SATA optical drives (optional): Integrated functions:
v Supports one Intel quad-core (Xeon v UltraSlim DVD-ROM combo v integrated management module II
E3-1200 series) or dual-core (Pentium (IMM2), which consolidates multiple
v Multi-burner management functions in a single chip
G850, or Core i3 series) processor
v Intel 82574L Gb Ethernet controller with
v Multi-chip Package processor Hard disk drive expansion bays
TCP/IP Offload Engine (TOE) and Wake
architecture (depending on the model):
on LAN support
v Designed for LGA 1155 socket v Six Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 ports
One of the following configurations:
v Scalable up to four cores (two front and four rear)
v Four 2.5-inch simple-swap SAS hard v Two Ethernet ports
v 32 KB instruction L1 cache, 32 KB data disk drive bays v Six-port integrated SATA controller
L1 cache, 256 KB instruction/data L2
v Four 2.5-inch hot-swap SAS hard disk v One serial port
cache, and up to 8 MB L3 cache that is
drive bays v One VGA port
shared among the cores
v Two 3.5-inch simple-swap SATA hard
v Support for Intel Extended Memory 64
disk drive bays
Technology (EM64T)
Note: 3TB hard disk drives are not
Note:
supported in OS 4690.
v Use the Setup utility to determine the
type and speed of the microprocessor. PCI expansion slots:
v For a list of supported microprocessors,
see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/ Supports two PCI riser slots on the riser
serverproven/compat/us/. card:
v Slot 1 is dedicated for ServeRAID-10il
Memory: V2 SAS/SATA controller
v Minimum: 1 GB
v Slot 2 supports one PCI Express Gen2
v Maximum: 32 GB
x8 half-length, full-height adapter
v Types: PC3-10600 (single-rank or
dual-rank), 1333 MHz, ECC, DDR3 Power supply (depending on the
unbuffered SDRAM DIMMs only model):
v Connectors: Four dual inline memory
module (DIMM) connectors, two-way v One fixed 300-watt power supply
interleaved v Up to two hot-swap 460-watt power
v Sizes: 1 GB (single-rank), 2 GB supplies for redundancy
(single-rank), 4 GB (dual-rank), and 8
GB (dual-rank) Fans: The server comes standard with four
speed-controlled fans.

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Table 1. Features and specifications (continued)
RAID controllers (depending on the Video controller (integrated into IMM2):
model): v Matrox G200 Notes:

v Software RAID capabilities that support v SVGA compatible video controller 1. Power consumption and heat output
RAID levels 0, 1, and 10 v Avocent Digital Video Compression vary depending on the number and
v Video memory is not expandable type of optional features installed and
v ServeRAID-BR10il v2 SAS/SATA the power-management optional
adapter that provides RAID levels 0, 1, Note: Maximum video resolution is 1600 x features in use.
and 10 1200 at 75 Hz.
2. The noise emission level stated is the
Acoustical noise emissions: Size: declared (upper limit) sound power
v 1U level, in bels, for a random sample of
Sound power: 6.5 bels v Height: 43 mm (1.69 inches) machines. All measurements are made
v Depth: 575.8 mm (22.67 inches) in accordance with ISO 7779 and
Environment: v Width: reported in conformance with ISO
v Air temperature: – 439 mm (17.28 inches) (without rack 9296.
– Server on: 10°C to 35°C (50.0°F to brackets) 3. There is no keyboard connector or
95.0°F); altitude: 0 to 914.4 m (3000 – 478 mm (18.82 inches) (with rack mouse connector on the server. You
ft) brackets) can connect a USB keyboard and USB
– Server on: 10°C to 32°C (50.0°F to v Maximum weight: 10.67 kg (23.53 lb) mouse to the server by using the USB
89.6°F); altitude: 914.4 m (3000 ft) to depending on your configuration connectors.
2133.6 m (7000 ft)
– Server on: 10°C to 28°C (50.0°F to Heat output:
83°F); altitude: 2133.6 m (7000 ft) to
3050 m (10000 ft) Approximate heat output:
– Server off: 10°C to 43°C v Minimum configuration: 130 BTU per
(50°F to 109.4°F) hour (38 watts)
– Shipping: -40°C to 60°C v Maximum configuration: 1720 BTU per
(-40°F to 140°F) hour (504 watts)
v Humidity:
– Server on: 8% to 80% Electrical input:
– Server off: 8% to 80% v Sine-wave input (50 / 60 Hz) required
v Particulate contamination: v Input voltage low range:
Attention: Airborne particulates and – Minimum: 100 V ac
reactive gases acting alone or in – Maximum: 127 V ac
combination with other environmental v Input voltage high range:
factors such as humidity or temperature – Minimum: 200 V ac
might pose a risk to the server. For – Maximum: 240 V ac
information about the limits for v Input kilovolt-amperes (kVA),
particulates and gases, see “Particulate approximately:
contamination” on page 79. – Minimum: 0.038 kVA
– Maximum: 0.504 kVA

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What your server offers
The server uses the following features and technologies:
v integrated management module II
The integrated management module II (IMM2) is the second generation of the
IMM. The IMM2 is the common management controller for IBM System x
hardware. The IMM2 consolidates multiple management functions in a single chip
on the server system board.
Some of the features that are unique to the IMM2 are enhanced performance,
expanded compatibility with blade servers, higher-resolution remote video,
expanded security options, and Feature on Demand enablement for hardware
and firmware options.
For additional information, see “Using the integrated management module II
(IMM2)” on page 60.
v UEFI-compliant server firmware
The UEFI firmware offers several features, including Unified Extensible Firmware
Interface (UEFI) version 2.1 compliance; enhanced reliability, availability, and
serviceability (RAS) capabilities; and basic input/output system (BIOS)
compatibility support. UEFI replaces the BIOS and defines a standard interface
between the operating system, platform firmware, and external devices. The
server is capable of booting UEFI-compliant operating systems, BIOS-based
operating systems, and BIOS-based adapters as well as UEFI-compliant
adapters.

Note: The server does not support DOS.

v Dynamic System Analysis (DSA)
Dynamic System Analysis (DSA) collects and analyzes system information to aid
in diagnosing server problems. DSA collects the following information about the
server:
– Drive health information
– Event logs for ServeRAID controllers and service processors
– Hardware inventory, including PCI and USB information
– Installed applications and hot fixes
– Kernel modules
– Light path diagnostics status
– Network interfaces and settings
– Performance data and details about processes that are running
– RAID and controller configuration
– integrated management module II (IMM2) status and configuration
– System configuration
– Vital product data and firmware information
DSA creates a DSA log, which is a chronologically ordered merge of the
system-event log (as the IPMI event log), the integrated management module II
(IMM2) event log (as the ASM event log), and the operating-system event logs.
You can send the DSA log as a file to a support representative or view the
information as a text file or HTML file. For more information, see the Problem
Determination and Service Guide.

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 v Dual-core or quad-core processing
The server supports one Intel Xeon dual-core or quad-core microprocessor.
v Integrated network support
The server comes with an integrated Intel Gigabit Ethernet controller, which
supports connection to a 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1000 Mbps network. For more
information, see “Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller” on page 65.
v Large system-memory capacity
The memory bus supports up to 32 GB of memory when unbuffered DIMMs are
installed. The memory controller supports error correcting code (ECC) for up to 4
industry-standard PC3-10600R-999, 1066 and 1333 MHz, DDR3 (third-generation
double-data-rate), unbuffered, synchronous dynamic random access memory
(SDRAM) dual inline memory modules (DIMMs).
v Large data-storage capacity
The server supports a maximum of four 2.5-inch simple-swap Serial Attached
SCSI (SAS) or Serial ATA (SATA) hard disk drives or two 3.5-inch simple-swap
SATA hard disk drives, depending on the server model.
v PCI adapter capabilities
The server has two PCI interface slots on the riser card (one supports low-profile
adapters, and one supports full-height, half-length adapters). See “Installing an
adapter” on page 39 for detailed information.
v RAID support
Depending on the model, your server implements redundant array of independent
disks (RAID) through software or hardware.
The server supports software RAID capability that provides RAID levels 0, 1, and
10.
The server implements redundant array of independent disks (RAID). Depending
on your server models, the server supports the ServeRAID-BR10il v2 adapter
that provides hardware RAID and provides RAID levels 0, 1, and 10.
v TCP/IP offload engine (TOE) support
The Ethernet controllers in the server support TOE, which is a technology that
offloads the TCP/IP flow from the microprocessor and I/O subsystem to increase
the speed of the TCP/IP flow. When an operating system that supports TOE is
running on the server and TOE is enabled, the server supports TOE operation.
See the operating-system documentation for information about enabling TOE.

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

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 v IBM Systems Director CD
IBM Systems Director is a workgroup-hardware-management tool that you can
use to centrally manage System x and xSeries servers. For more information,
see the IBM Systems Director documentation on the IBM Systems Director CD
and “IBM Systems Director” on page 10.
v IBM ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD
The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, which you can download from the
web, provides programs to help you set up the server and install a Windows
operating system. The ServerGuide program detects installed optional hardware
devices and provides the correct configuration programs and device drivers. For
more information about the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, see “Using
the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD” on page 58.
v Redundant power capabilities
Depending on the server model, the server supports up to two hot-swap power
supplies, which provide redundant power for many server configurations.

Reliability, availability, and serviceability

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

Your server has the following RAS features:

v 3-year parts and 3-year labor limited warranty (Machine Type 2583)
v Automatic error retry and recovery
v Automatic restart on nonmaskable interrupt (NMI)
v Automatic restart after a power failure
v Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)
v Advanced Desktop Management Interface (DMI) features
v Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) 2.0 support that provides secure
remote power on/power off and seven standard alerts for components such as
fans, voltage, and thermals
v Auto-restart initial program load (IPL)
v Boot-block recovery
v Built-in, menu-driven configuration and setup programs
v Backup basic input/output system switching under the control of the integrated
management module II (IMM2)
v Built-in monitoring for fan, power, temperature, voltage, and power supply
v Diagnostic support for ServeRAID and Ethernet adapters
v ECC memory
v Error codes and messages
v integrated management module II (IMM2)
v Menu-driven setup, system configuration, and redundant array of independent
disks (RAID) configuration programs
v Parity checking on the small computer system interface (SCSI) bus and PCI
buses
v Power management: Compliance with Advanced Configuration and Power
Interface (ACPI)
v Power-on self-test (POST)
v Predictive Failure Analysis (PFA) alerts on memory, SAS/SATA hard disk drives,
fans, and power supplies
v Remote system problem-determination support
v Read-only memory (ROM) checksums
v ROM-based diagnostics

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 v SDRAM with serial presence detect (SPD)
v Serial Presence Detection (SPD) on memory, VPD, power supply, and hard disk
drives backplane
v Single-DIMM isolation of excessive correctable error or multi-bit error by the
Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI)
v Standby voltage for system-management features and monitoring
v Startup (boot) from LAN through remote initial program load (RIPL) or dynamic
host configuration protocol/boot protocol (DHCP/BOOTP)
v System auto-configuring from the configuration menu
v System-error logging (POST and IMM2)
v Systems-management monitoring through the Inter-Integrated Circuit (IC)
protocol bus
v Upgradeable POST, Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI), diagnostics,
IMM2 firmware, and read-only memory (ROM) resident code, locally or over the
LAN
v Vital product data (VPD) on microprocessor, system board, power supply, and
SAS/SATA backplane
v Wake on LAN capability

IBM Systems Director

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

Through a single user interface, IBM Systems Director provides consistent views for
viewing managed systems, determining how these systems relate to one another,
and identifying their statuses, helping to correlate technical resources with business
needs. A set of common tasks that are included with IBM Systems Director provides
many of the core capabilities that are required for basic management, which means
instant out-of-the-box business value. The following common tasks are included:
v Discovery
v Inventory
v Configuration
v System health
v Monitoring
v Updates
v Event notification
v Automation for managed systems

The IBM Systems Director web and command-line interfaces provide a consistent
interface that is focused on driving these common tasks and capabilities:
v Discovering, navigating, and visualizing systems on the network with the detailed
inventory and relationships to the other network resources
v Notifying users of problems that occur on systems and the ability to isolate the
sources of the problems
v Notifying users when systems need updates and distributing and installing
updates on a schedule
v Analyzing real-time data for systems and setting critical thresholds that notify the
administrator of emerging problems
v Configuring settings of a single system and creating a configuration plan that can
apply those settings to multiple systems

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 v Updating installed plug-ins to add new features and functions to the base
capabilities
v Managing the life cycles of virtual resources

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

The UpdateXpress System Packs

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

Server controls, LEDs, and power

This section describes the controls and light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and how to turn
the server on and off. For the locations of other LEDs on the system board, see
“System-board LEDs” on page 24.

Front view
Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.
The following illustration shows the controls, LEDs, and connectors on the front of
the two 3.5-inch simple-swap hard disk drive model.
Hard disk drive activity LED
Locator LED
Reset button System-error LED
Power-control button USB 1 connector
Power-on LED
USB 2 connector

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 The following illustration shows the controls, LEDs, and connectors on the front of
the four 2.5-inch simple-swap hard disk drive model.
Hard disk drive activity LED
Locator LED
Reset button System-error LED
Power-control button USB 1 connector
Power-on LED
USB 2 connector

The following illustration shows the controls, LEDs, and connectors on the front of
the four 2.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drive model.
Hard disk drive activity LED
Locator LED
Reset button System-error LED
Power-control button USB 1 connector
Power-on LED
USB 2 connector

v Power-on LED: The states of the power-on LED are as follows:

Off: AC power is not present, or the power supply or the LED itself has failed.
Flashing rapidly (4 times per second): The server is partially on, but not
ready to be fully turned on. The power-control button is disabled. This will last
approximately 1 to 3 minutes.
Flashing slowly (once per second): The server is ready to be turned on.
You can press the power-control button to turn on the server.
Lit: The server is turned on.
v Power-control button: Press this button to turn the server on and off manually.
v Reset button: Press this button to reset the server and run the power-on
self-test (POST). You might have to use a pen or the end of a straightened paper
clip to press the button.
v Hard disk drive activity LEDs: When this LED is flashing, it indicates that the
associated hard disk drive is in use.
v Locator LED: Use this blue LED to visually locate the server among other
servers. This LED is also used as a presence detection button. You can use IBM
Systems Director to light this LED remotely. This LED is controlled by the IMM2.
v System-error LED: When this yellow LED is lit, it indicates that a system error
has occurred.
v USB connectors: Connect a USB device, such as a USB mouse, keyboard, or
other device to any of these connectors.
v Optional DVD eject button: Press this button to release a DVD or CD from the
optional DVD drive.
v Optional DVD drive activity LED: When this LED is lit, it indicates that the
optional DVD drive is in use.
v Hot-swap hard disk drive activity LEDs (some models): This LED is used on
SAS or SATA hard disk drives. Each hot-swap hard disk drive has an activity
LED, and when this LED is flashing, it indicates that the drive is in use.

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 v Hot-swap hard disk drive status LEDs (some models): This LED is used on
SAS or SATA hard disk drives. When this LED is lit, it indicates that the drive has
failed. If an optional IBM ServeRAID controller is installed in the server, when this
LED is flashing slowly (one flash per second), it indicates that the drive is being
rebuilt. When the LED is flashing rapidly (three flashes per second), it indicates
that the controller is identifying the drive.

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

The following illustration shows the LEDs and connectors on the rear of the fixed
power-supply model.
Ethernet 1 Ethernet 1 Ethernet 2
link LED activity LED link LED
Ethernet 2
Power-cord Serial PCI slot 1
activity LED PCI slot 2
connector connector

AC Power LED NMI button

(green) USB 3-4 connector
DC Power LED Power-supply Video USB 1-2 connector
(green) error LED connector
(amber)

The following illustration shows the LEDs and connectors on the rear of the
redundant power-supply model.
Ethernet 1 Ethernet 1 Ethernet 2
link LED activity LED link LED
Ethernet 2
Power-cord Serial PCI slot 1
activity LED PCI slot 2
connector connector

AC AC

DC DC

AC Power LED NMI button

(green) USB 3-4 connector
DC Power LED Power-supply Video USB 1-2 connector
(green) error LED connector
(amber)

v Ethernet link LEDs: When these LEDs are lit, they indicate that there is an
active link connection on the 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, or 1000BASE-TX
interface for the Ethernet port.
v Ethernet activity LEDs: When these LEDs are lit, they indicate that there is
activity between the server and the network.
v AC power LED: This LED is used on power supply with Active Energy Manager
(AEM). This green LED provides status information about the power supply.
During typical operation, both the ac and dc power LEDs are lit. For any other
combination of LEDs, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the
IBM System x Documentation CD.
v DC power LED: This LED is use on power supply with AEM. This green LED
provides status information about the power supply. During typical operation, both

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 the ac and dc power LEDs are lit. For any other combination of LEDs, see the
Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation
CD.
v Power-supply error (!) LED: When this yellow LED is lit, it indicates that the
power supply has failed. For any other combination of LEDs, see the Problem
Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD.
v Power cord connector: Connect the power cord to this connector.
v Video connector: Connect a monitor to this connector.
v Serial connector: Connect a 9-pin serial device to this connector. The serial port
is shared with the integrated management module II (IMM2). The IMM2 can take
control of the shared serial port to redirect serial traffic, using Serial over LAN
(SOL).
v USB connectors: Connect a USB device, such as a USB mouse, keyboard, or
other device to any of these connectors.
v Ethernet connectors: Use either of these connectors to connect the server to a
network. When you use the Ethernet 1 connector, the network can be shared
with the IMM2 through a single network cable.
v NMI button: Press this button to force a nonmaskable interrupt to the
microprocessor. You might have to use a pen or the end of a straightened paper
clip to press the button. It allows you to blue screen the server and take a
memory dump (use this button only when directed by the IBM service support).

Server power features

When the server is connected to an ac power source but is not turned on, the
operating system does not run, and all core logic except for the integrated
management module II is shut down; however, the server can respond to requests
to IMM2, such as a remote request to turn on the server. The power-on LED
flashes to indicate that the server is connected to ac power but is not turned on.

Turning on the server

Approximately 1 to 3 minutes after the server is connected to ac power, the
power-control button becomes active (the power-on LED flashes slowly), and one or
more fans might start running to provide cooling while the server is connected to
power. You can turn on the server by pressing the power-control button.

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

v If a power failure occurs while the server is turned on, the server will restart
automatically when power is restored.
v If your operating system supports the Wake on LAN feature, the Wake on LAN
feature can turn on the server.

Note: When 4 GB or more of memory (physical or logical) is installed, some

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

Turning off the server

When you turn off the server and leave it connected to ac power, the server can
respond to requests to IMM2, such as a remote request to turn on the server. While
the server remains connected to ac power, one or more fans might continue to run.
To remove all power from the server, you must disconnect it from the power source.

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Some operating systems require an orderly shutdown before you turn off the server.
See your operating-system documentation for information about shutting down the
operating system.

Statement 5:

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

2
1
The server can be turned off in any of the following ways:
v You can turn off the server from the operating system, if your operating system
supports this feature. After an orderly shutdown of the operating system, the
server will turn off automatically.
v You can press the power-control button to start an orderly shutdown of the
operating system and turn off the server, if your operating system supports this
feature.
v If the operating system stops functioning, you can press and hold the
power-control button for more than 4 seconds to turn off the server.
v The server can be turned off by the Shutdown on LAN feature.
v The integrated management module II (IMM2) can turn off the server as an
automatic response to a critical system failure.

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Chapter 2. Installing optional devices
This chapter provides detailed instructions for installing optional hardware devices in
the server.

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

Important: To help ensure that the devices that you install work correctly and do
not introduce problems, observe the following precautions:
1. Make sure that the server and the installed firmware levels support
the devices that you are installing. If necessary, update the UEFI
and IMM2 firmware and any other firmware that is stored on the
system boards. For information about where firmware is stored in
the server, see Chapter 6, “Configuration information and
instructions,” in the Problem Determination and Service Guide. For
a list of supported optional devices for the server, see
http://www.ibm.com/systems/info/x86servers/serverproven/compat/
us/.
2. Before you install optional hardware devices, make sure that the
server is working correctly. Start the server and make sure that the
operating system starts, if an operating system is installed, or that a
19990305 error code is displayed, indicating that an operating
system was not found but the server is otherwise working correctly.
If the server is not working correctly, see the Problem Determination
and Service Guide for information about how to run diagnostics.
3. Follow the installation procedures in this chapter and use the
correct tools. Incorrectly installed devices can cause system failures
because of damaged pins in sockets or connectors, loose cabling,
or loose components.
4. Use the best practices to apply current firmware and device-driver
updates for the server and optional devices. To download the IBM
System x Firmware Update Best Practices document, go to
http://www.ibm.com/support/entry/portal/
docdisplay?brand=50000020&lndocid=MIGR-5082923. Additional
hints and tips are available from the following sites:
v IBM support: http://www.ibm.com/supportportal/
v System x configuration tools: http://www.ibm.com/systems/x/
hardware/configtools.html

Instructions for IBM Business Partners

In addition to the instructions in this chapter for installing optional hardware devices,
updating firmware and device drivers, and completing the installation, IBM Business
Partners must also complete the following steps:
1. After you have confirmed that the server starts correctly and recognizes the
newly installed devices and that no error LEDs are lit, run the Dynamic System
Analysis (DSA) stress tests. For information about using DSA, see the Problem
Determination and Service Guide.
2. Shut down and restart the server multiple times to ensure that the server is
correctly configured and functions correctly with the newly installed devices.

© Copyright IBM Corp. 2012 17

 3. Save the DSA log as a file and send it to IBM. For information about transferring
data and logs, see http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/toolsctr/v1r0/
index.jsp?topic=/dsa/dsa_main.html.
4. To ship the server, repackage it in the original undamaged packing material and
observe IBM procedures for shipping.

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

partnerworld/.

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

Model with fixed power supply:

Cover

PCI riser - card

assembly

ServeRAID - BR10il
Heat sink
v2 adapter ( some
models )

Air baffle
Microprocessor
DIMM
System board

Fixed power supply

Fans

DVD drive filler

Chassis
DVD drive

Operator information
panel assembly 2.5-inch simple-
swap hard disk
drive backplate
Front bezel
(some models)

2.5-inch simple-
swap hard disk
drive(some
models)

2.5-inch hard
disk drive filler 3.5-inch simple-swap 3.5-inch simple-
hard disk drive swap hard disk
3.5-inch hard (some models) drive backplate
disk drive filler (some models)

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Model with redundant power supply:

Cover

PCI riser - card

assembly

ServeRAID - BR10il
Heat sink
v2 adapter ( some
models )

Air baffle
Microprocessor
DIMM
System board

Hot-swap
power supply
Fans

DVD drive filler

Chassis
DVD drive

Operator information
panel assembly 2.5-inch simple-
swap hard disk
drive backplate
Front bezel
(some models)

2.5-inch simple-
swap hard disk
drive(some 2.5-inch hot-swap
models) hard disk drive
backplane
2.5-inch hard (some models)
disk drive filler 2.5-inch hot-swap
hard disk drive Paddle card
2.5-inch hot-swap (some models)
hard disk drive filler Safety 240VA cover

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

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

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

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System-board internal connectors
The following illustration shows the internal connectors on the system board.
PCI riser connector Power 2

SAS backplane
configuration
connector Power 1

SATA 5

SATA 4

DIMM 4
DIMM 3
DIMM 2
DIMM 1
SATA 3 Microprocessor Battery

Operator information
panel connector
Fan 4 connector
Front USB assembly
connecotr Fan 3 connector

USB hypervisor key DIMM 1

connector
DIMM 2

Fan 1 connector Fan 2 connector SATA 2 SATA 1 SATA 0 DIMM 4 DIMM 3

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System-board external connectors
The following illustration shows the external input/output connectors on the system
board.
Ethernet connector 1/
USB connectors 1&2
Ethernet connector 2/
USB connectors 3&4

NMI button Serial (COM1) Video

DIMM 4
DIMM 3
DIMM 2
DIMM 1
Microprocessor

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System-board jumpers
The following illustration shows the jumpers on the system board.
BIOS boot backup IMM recovery
jumper (J P 2) jumper (J P 12)

DIMM 4

Low security DIMM 3

jumper (J P 19)
DIMM 2
DIMM 1

TPM physical
presence
jumper (JP 10)

Clear CMOS
jumper (JP 1)

TPM initialization Microprocessor

jumper (JP 11)

The following table describes the jumpers on the system board.

Table 2. System board jumpers
Jumper number Jumper name Jumper setting
JP1 Clear CMOS jumper v Pins 1 and 2: Keep CMOS
data (default)
v Pins 2 and 3: Clear CMOS
data
JP2 BIOS block backup jumper v Pins 1 and 2: Boot from
primary BIOS page
(default)
v Pins 2 and 3: Boot from
backup BIOS page
JP10 Trusted Platform Module Pins 1 and 2: Enable TPM
(TPM) physical presence physical presence (default)
jumper
Pins 2 and 3: Disable TPM
physical presence
JP11 TPM initialization jumper v Pins 1 and 2: Normal
(default).
v Pins 2 and 3: Initiate TPM.

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Table 2. System board jumpers (continued)
Jumper number Jumper name Jumper setting
JP12 IMM recovery jumper v Pins 1 and 2: Loads the
secondary (backup) IMM
firmware ROM page.
v Pins 2 and 3: Normal
(default) Loads the primary
IMM firmware ROM page.
JP19 Low security_N jumper v Pins 1 and 2: Normal
(default).
v Pins 2 and 3: Activate low
security.

Notes:
1. If no jumper is present, the server responds as if the pins are set to 1 and 2.
2. Changing the position of the boot block jumper from pins 1 and 2 to pins 2 and 3 before
the server is turned on alters which flash ROM page is loaded. Do not change the
jumper pin position after the server is turned on. This can cause an unpredictable
problem.
3. If a message is shown indicating that your Trusted Platform Module's (TPM) physical
presence is asserted, it is an indication that the system is vulnerable to potential security
risks. This occurs when the jumper setting of JP11 is at Pins 2 and 3. Switching the
jumper setting to Pins 1 and 2 of JP11 will deassert the Trusted Platform Module's
(TPM) physical presence.

Important:
1. Before you change any switch settings or move any jumpers, turn off the server;
then, disconnect all power cords and external cables. Review the information in
“Safety” on page vii, “Installation guidelines” on page 25, “Handling
static-sensitive devices” on page 27, and “Turning off the server” on page 14.
2. Any system-board switches or jumpers that are not labelled in the illustrations in
this document are reserved.

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System-board LEDs
The following illustration shows the light-emitting diodes (LEDs) on the system
board.

System board
error LED

Standby power
LED

Microprocessor
error LED

DIMM 4
DIMM 3
DIMM 2
DIMM 1
Microprocessor
RTMM
Hearbeat LED

DIMM 1 - 4
error LEDs

IMM2 hearbeat
LED

Note: When you disconnect the power source from the server, you lose the ability
to view the LEDs because the LEDs are not lit when the power source is
removed. Before you disconnect the power source, make a note of which
LEDs are lit, including the LEDs that are lit on the operation information
panel and LEDs inside the server on the system board.
Table 3. System-board LEDs
LED Description
Standby power LED When this LED is lit, it indicates that the server is connected
to ac power.
DIMM error LEDs A memory DIMM has failed or is incorrectly installed.
Microprocessor error LED Microprocessor has failed, is missing, or has been incorrectly
installed.
System-board error LED System-board CPU VRD and/or power voltage regulators
have failed.
IMM2 heartbeat LED Indicates the status of the boot process of the IMM2.

When the server is connected to power this LED flashes

quickly to indicate that the IMM2 code is loading. When the
loading is complete, the LED stops flashing briefly and then
flashes slowly to indicate that the IMM2 if fully operational
and you can press the power-control button to start the
server.
RTMM heartbeat LED power-on and power-off sequencing.

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PCI riser-card assembly connectors
The following illustration shows the locations of the slots on the PCI riser-card
assembly.

Slot 2 PCIe Gen2 x8 (8, 4, 1)

Slot 1 PCIe Gen2 x8 (4, 1)

Installation guidelines
Attention: Static electricity that is released to internal server components when
the server is powered-on might cause the system to halt, which might result in the
loss of data. To avoid this potential problem, always use an electrostatic-discharge
wrist strap or other grounding system when removing or installing a hot-swap
device.

Before you install optional devices, read the following information:

v Read the safety information that begins on page “Safety” on page vii and the
guidelines in “Working inside the server with the power on” on page 26, and
“Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 27. This information will help you
work safely.
v Make sure that the devices that you are installing are supported. For a list of
supported optional devices for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/systems/info/
x86servers/serverproven/compat/us/.
v When you install your new server, take the opportunity to download and apply
the most recent firmware updates. This step will help to ensure that any known
issues are addressed and that your server is ready to function at maximum levels
of performance. To download firmware updates for your server, go to
http://www.ibm.com/supportportal/ or http://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral/.
v Observe good housekeeping in the area where you are working. Place removed
covers and other parts in a safe place.
v If you must start the server while the server cover is removed, make sure that no
one is near the server and that no tools or other objects have been left inside the
server.
v Blue on a component indicates touch points, where you can grip the component
to remove it from or install it in the server, open or close a latch, and so on.
v Orange on a component or an orange label on or near a component indicates
that the component can be hot-swapped, which means that if the server and
operating system support hot-swap capability, you can remove or install the
component while the server is running. Orange can also indicate touch points on
hot-swap components. See the instructions for removing or installing a specific

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 hot-swap component for any additional procedures that you might have to
perform before you remove or install the component.
v Do not attempt to lift an object that you think is too heavy for you. If you have to
lift a heavy object, observe the following precautions:
– Make sure that you can stand safely without slipping.
– Distribute the weight of the object equally between your feet.
– Use a slow lifting force. Never move suddenly or twist when you lift a heavy
object.
– To avoid straining the muscles in your back, lift by standing or by pushing up
with your leg muscles.
v Make sure that you have an adequate number of properly grounded electrical
outlets for the server, monitor, and other devices.
v Back up all important data before you make changes to disk drives.
v Have a small flat-blade screwdriver, a small Phillips screwdriver, and a T8 torx
screwdriver available.
v You do not have to turn off the server to install or replace hot-swap power
supplies, hot-swap hard disk drives, or hot-plug Universal Serial Bus (USB)
devices. However, you must turn off the server before you perform any steps that
involve removing or installing adapter cables and you must disconnect the power
source from the server before you perform any steps that involve removing or
installing a riser card.
v When you are finished working on the server, reinstall all safety shields, guards,
labels, and ground wires.
v For a list of supported optional devices for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/
servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/.

System reliability guidelines

To help ensure proper system cooling and system reliability, make sure that the
following requirements are met:
v Each of the drive bays has a drive or a filler panel and electromagnetic
compatibility (EMC) shield installed in it.
v If the server has redundant power, each of the power-supply bays has a power
supply installed in it.
v There is adequate space around the server to allow the server cooling system to
work properly. Leave approximately 50 mm (2.0 in.) of open space around the
front and rear of the server. Do not place objects in front of the fans. For proper
cooling and airflow, replace the server cover before you turn on the server.
v You have followed the cabling instructions that come with optional adapters.
v You have replaced a failed fan as soon as possible.
v You have replaced a hot-swap drive within 2 minutes of removal.
v You do not operate the server without the air baffle installed. Operating the
server without the air baffle might cause the microprocessor to overheat.

Working inside the server with the power on

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

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 The server supports hot-plug, hot-add, and hot-swap devices and is designed to
operate safely while it is turned on and the server cover is removed. Follow these
guidelines when you work inside a server that is turned on:
v Avoid wearing loose-fitting clothing on your forearms. Button long-sleeved shirts
before working inside the server; do not wear cuff links while you are working
inside the server.
v Do not allow your necktie or scarf to hang inside the server.
v Remove jewelry, such as bracelets, necklaces, rings, and loose-fitting wrist
watches.
v Remove items from your shirt pocket, such as pens and pencils, that could fall
into the server as you lean over it.
v Avoid dropping any metallic objects, such as paper clips, hairpins, and screws,
into the server.

Handling static-sensitive devices

Attention: Static electricity can damage the server and other electronic devices.
To avoid damage, keep static-sensitive devices in their static-protective packages
until you are ready to install them.

To reduce the possibility of damage from electrostatic discharge, observe the

following precautions:
v Limit your movement. Movement can cause static electricity to build up around
you.
v The use of a grounding system is recommended. For example, wear an
electrostatic-discharge wrist strap, if one is available. Always use an
electrostatic-discharge wrist strap or other grounding system when working inside
the server with the power on.
v Handle the device carefully, holding it by its edges or its frame.
v Do not touch solder joints, pins, or exposed circuitry.
v Do not leave the device where others can handle and damage it.
v While the device is still in its static-protective package, touch it to an unpainted
metal surface on the outside of the server for at least 2 seconds. This drains
static electricity from the package and from your body.
v Remove the device from its package and install it directly into the server without
setting down the device. If it is necessary to set down the device, put it back into
its static-protective package. Do not place the device on the server cover or on a
metal surface.
v Take additional care when handling devices during cold weather. Heating reduces
indoor humidity and increases static electricity.

Removing the server top cover

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

To remove the server top cover, complete the following steps:

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

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

Note: When you disconnect the power source from the server, you lose the
ability to view the LEDs because the LEDs are not lit when the power
source is removed. Before you disconnect the power source, make a
note of which LEDs are lit, including the LEDs that are lit on the front
panel, on the rear panel, and LEDs inside the server on the system
board; then, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide for
information about how to solve the problem.
3. If the server has been installed in a rack, loosen the two thumbscrews on the
front of the server and remove the server out of the rack enclosure; then, place
it on a flat, static-protective surface.
4. Press down firmly on the blue tab on the top of the cover (on the right side near
the front of the server) and slide the cover toward the rear of the server until the
cover has disengaged from the chassis.
Cover-release
button

5. Lift the cover off the server and set it aside.

Attention: For proper cooling and airflow, replace the server top cover before you
turn on the server.

Removing the air baffle

To remove the air baffle, complete the following steps:
1. Read the safety information that begins on page “Safety” on page vii and
“Installation guidelines” on page 25.
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and
all external cables, if necessary.
3. Remove the server top cover (see “Removing the server top cover” on page
27).
4. Grasp the air baffle; then, lift it up out of the server and set it aside.
Attention: For proper cooling and airflow, replace the air baffle before you
turn on the server. Operating the server with an air baffle removed might
damage server components.

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 Air baffle

Removing the PCI riser-card assembly

To remove the PCI riser-card assembly, complete the following steps:
1. Read the safety information that begins on page “Safety” on page vii and the
“Installation guidelines” on page 25.
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and
all external cables.

Note: When you disconnect the power source from the server, you lose the
ability to view the LEDs because the LEDs are not lit when the power
source is removed. Before you disconnect the power source, make a
note of which LEDs are lit; then, see the Problem Determination and
Service Guide for information about how to solve the problem.
3. Remove the server top cover (see “Removing the server top cover” on page
27).
4. If an adapter is installed in the PCI riser-card assembly, disconnect any cables
that are connected to the adapter.
5. Grasp the front and rear of the PCI riser-card assembly and lift it out of the PCI
riser-card slot on the system board.

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 Riser-card
assembly

6. Remove the adapter, if one is present, from the PCI riser-card assembly.
7. Set the adapter and PCI riser-card assembly aside.

Memory module
The following notes describe the types of dual inline memory modules (DIMMs) that
the server supports and other information that you must consider when you install
DIMMs (see “System-board internal connectors” on page 20 for the location of the
DIMM connectors):
v To confirm that the server supports the DIMM that you are installing, see
http://www.ibm.com/systems/info/x86servers/serverproven/compat/us/.
v The server supports only industry-standard double-data-rate 3 (DDR3), 1066,
1333 and 1600 MHz, PC3-12800 (single-rank or dual-rank), unbuffered,
synchronous dynamic random-access memory (SDRAM) dual inline memory
modules (DIMMs) with error correcting code (ECC).
v The server supports a maximum of four single-rank or dual-rank unbuffered
DIMMs.
v The maximum operating speed of the server is determined by the slowest DIMM
in the server.
v If you install a pair of DIMMs in DIMM connectors 1 and 3, the size and speed of
the DIMMs that you install in DIMM connectors 1 and 3 must match each other.
However, they do not have to be the same size and speed as the DIMMs that
are installed in DIMM connectors 2 and 4.
v You can use compatible DIMMs from various manufacturers in the same pair.
v When you install or remove DIMMs, the server configuration information
changes. When you restart the server, the system displays a message that
indicates that the memory configuration has changed.
v The specifications of a DDR3 DIMM are on a label on the DIMM, in the following
format.
ggg eRxff-PC3-wwwwwm-aa-bb-cc
where:
ggg is the total capacity of the DIMM (for example, 1GB, 2GB, or 4GB)
e is the number of ranks

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 1 = single-rank
2 = dual-rank
4 = quad-rank
ff is the device organization (bit width)
4 = x4 organization (4 DQ lines per SDRAM)
8 = x8 organization
16 = x16 organization
wwwww is the DIMM bandwidth, in MBps
8500 = 8.53 GBps (PC3-1066 SDRAMs, 8-byte primary data bus)
10600 = 10.66 GBps (PC3-1333 SDRAMs, 8-byte primary data bus)
12800 = 12.8 GBps (PC3-1600 SDRAMs, 8-byte primary data bus)
m is the DIMM type
E = Unbuffered DIMM (UDIMM) with ECC (x72-bit module data bus)
R = Registered DIMM (RDIMM)
U = Unbuffered DIMM with no ECC (x64-bit primary data bus)
aa is the CAS latency, in clocks at maximum operating frequency
bb is the JEDEC SPD Revision Encoding and Additions level
cc is the reference design file for the design of the DIMM
Notes:
1. To determine the type of a DIMM, see the label on the DIMM. The
information on the label is in the format xxxxx nRxxx PC3-xxxxx-xx-xx-xxx.
The numeral in the sixth numerical position indicates whether the DIMM is
single-rank (n=1) or dual-rank (n=2).
2. The amount of usable memory is reduced, depending on the system
configuration. A certain amount of memory must be reserved for system
resources. To view the total amount of installed memory and the amount of
configured memory, run the Setup utility. For additional information, see
Chapter 3, “Configuring the server,” on page 51.

The following sections provide additional information specific to unbuffered and

registered DIMMs that you must consider.

Unbuffered DIMMs (UDIMMs)

The following notes provide information that you must consider when you install
UDIMMs:
v The memory channels run at the lowest common frequency of the DIMMs
installed.
v The UDIMM options that are available for the server are 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB, and
8 GB (when available) DIMMs.
v The server supports up to two single-rank or dual-rank UDIMMs per channel.
v The following table lists the supported UDIMM population.
Table 4. Supported UDIMM population per channel
DIMM Ranks per
connectors per DIMMs installed DIMM (any
channel in each channel DIMM type DIMM speed combination)
2 1 Unbuffered 1066, 1333, Single-rank,
DDR3 ECC 1600 dual-rank

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 Table 4. Supported UDIMM population per channel (continued)
DIMM Ranks per
connectors per DIMMs installed DIMM (any
channel in each channel DIMM type DIMM speed combination)
2 2 Unbuffered 1066, 1333, Single-rank,
DDR3 ECC 1600 dual-rank

v The following table lists the maximum DIMM population using ranked UDIMMs.
Table 5. Maximum memory population using ranked UDIMMs (depending on your model)
Number of UDIMMs DIMM type Size Total memory
4 Single-rank UDIMMs 1 GB 4 GB
4 Dual-rank UDIMMs 2 GB 8 GB
4 Dual-rank UDIMMs 4 GB 16 GB
4 Dual-rank UDIMMs 8 GB (when 32 GB
available)

v The following table shows the UDIMM memory population rule to optimize the
system performance.
Table 6. UDIMM population rule
DIMM connector 1 DIMM connector 2 DIMM connector 3 DIMM connector 4
Populated Empty Empty Empty
Populated Empty Populated Empty
Populated Populated Populated Populated

Installing a memory module

The following illustration shows the location of the DIMM connectors on the system
board.
DIMM 4
DIMM 3
DIMM 2
DIMM 1

Microprocessor

DIMM 4 DIMM 3 DIMM 2 DIMM 1

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

To install a DIMM, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information that begins on page “Safety” on page vii and
“Installation guidelines” on page 25.
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and
all external cables, if necessary.
3. Remove the server top cover (see “Removing the server top cover” on page
27).
4. Remove the air baffle (see “Removing the air baffle” on page 28).
5. Locate the DIMM connectors on the system board. Determine the connectors
into which you will install the DIMMs. Install the DIMMs in the sequence shown
in the following table.
Table 7. DIMM installation sequence
Number of DIMMs Installation sequence (connectors)
First pair of DIMMs 1, 3
Second pair of DIMMs 2, 4

6. Open the retaining clip on each end of the DIMM connector.

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

7. Touch the static-protective package that contains the DIMM to any unpainted
metal surface on the outside of the server. Then, remove the DIMM from the
package.
8. Turn the DIMM so that the DIMM keys align correctly with the connector.
9. Insert the DIMM into the connector by aligning the edges of the DIMM with the
slots at the ends of the DIMM connector (see “System-board internal
connectors” on page 20 for the locations of the DIMM connectors).

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 10. Firmly press the DIMM straight down into the connector by applying pressure
on both ends of the DIMM simultaneously. The retaining clips snap into the
locked position when the DIMM is firmly seated in the connector.

Note: If there is a gap between the DIMM and the retaining clips, the DIMM
has not been correctly inserted; open the retaining clips, remove the
DIMM, and then reinsert it.
If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to
“Completing the installation” on page 45.

Installing drives
The following notes describe the type of drives that the server supports and other
information that you must consider when you install a drive. For a list of supported
drives, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/.
v To confirm that the server supports the drive that you are installing, see
http://www.ibm.com/systems/info/x86servers/serverproven/compat/us/.
v Locate the documentation that comes with the drive and follow those instructions
in addition to the instructions in this chapter.
v Make sure that you have all the cables and other equipment that are specified in
the documentation that comes with the drive.
v Select the bay in which you want to install the drive.
v The server supports one ultra-slim SATA optical drive.
v Check the instructions that come with the drive to determine whether you have to
set any switches or jumpers on the drive. If you are installing a SATA hard disk
drive, be sure to set the SATA ID for that device.
v The server supports four 2.5-inch simple-swap hard disk drives or two 3.5-inch
simple-swap hard drive disk drives.
v The electromagnetic interference (EMI) integrity and cooling of the server are
protected by having all bays and PCI and PCI Express slots covered or
occupied. When you install a drive, PCI, or PCI Express adapter, save the EMC
shield and filler panel from the bay or PCI adapter or PCI Express adapter slot
cover in the event that you later remove the device.

Installing a simple-swap hard disk drive

Simple-swap hard disk drives are not hot-swappable. Disconnect all power from the
server before you remove or install a simple-swap hard disk drive.To install a
simple-swap hard disk drive, complete the following steps.
Notes:
1. If you have only one hard disk drive, install it in the left drive bay.
2. 3TB hard disk drives are not supported in OS 4690.
1. Read the safety information that begins on page “Safety” on page vii and
“Installation guidelines” on page 25.
2. Make sure that the server top cover is in place and fully closed.
3. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cord and
all external cables.
4. Remove the filler panel from the bay.
5. Install the hard disk drive:
v To install a 3.5-inch simple-swap hard disk drive, pull the loops of the drive
tray toward each other, and slide the drive into the server until the drive
connects to the backplate. Release the loops of the drive tray.

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 SATA hard disk
drive back plate

Hard disk
drive assembly

Filler panel

v To install a 2.5-inch simple-swap hard disk drive, slide the drive into the
server until the drive clicks into the server and connects to the backplate.

SATA hard disk

drive back plate

Hard disk
drive assembly

Filler panel

6. Insert the filler panel into the bay to cover the drive.

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

installation” on page 45.

Note: If a RAID controller or adapter is installed, you might have to reconfigure the
disk arrays after you install hard disk drives. See your RAID controller or
adapter documentation.

Installing a hot-swap hard disk drive

The 2.5-inch drive hot-swap server models support four SAS 2.5-inch hard disk
drives.

Note: If you have only one hard disk drive, install it in the left or upper-left drive
bay.

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

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 Attention: To avoid damage to the hard disk drive connectors, make sure that the
server top cover is in place and fully closed whenever you install or remove a hard
disk drive.
1. Read the safety information that begins on page “Safety” on page vii and
“Installation guidelines” on page 25.
2. Make sure that the server top cover is in place and fully closed.
Attention: To maintain proper system cooling, do not operate the server for
more than 10 minutes without either a drive or filler panel installed in each bay.
3. Install the hard disk drive in the hot-swap bay:

SAS hard disk

drive back plane

Hard disk
drive assembly

Filler panel

a. Make sure that the drive tray handle is open (as shown in the illustration).
b. Remove the filler panel from the bay.
c. Align the drive assembly with the guide rails in the bay.
d. Gently push the drive assembly into the bay until the drive stops.
e. Push the tray handle to the closed (locked) position.
f. Check the hard disk drive status LED to make sure that the hard disk drive is
operating correctly. If the yellow hard disk drive status LED for a drive is lit
continuously, that drive is faulty and must be replaced. If the green hard disk
drive activity LED is flashing, the drive is being accessed.
If you have other devices to install, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the
installation” on page 45.

Note: You might have to reconfigure the disk arrays after you install hard disk
drives. See the RAID documentation on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD
for information about RAID controllers.

Installing an optional DVD drive

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

Statement 3:

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CAUTION:
When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic devices, or
transmitters) are installed, note the following:
v Do not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could
result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable
parts inside the device.
v Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than
those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure.

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

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

Class 1 Laser Product

Laser Klasse 1
Laser Klass 1
Luokan 1 Laserlaite
Appareil A` Laser de Classe 1
To install an optional DVD drive, complete the following steps:
1. Read the safety information that begins on page “Safety” on page vii and
“Installation guidelines” on page 25.
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and
all external cables.

Note: When you disconnect the power source from the server, you lose the
ability to view the LEDs because the LEDs are not lit when the power
source is removed. Before you disconnect the power source, make a
note of which LEDs are lit; then, see the Problem Determination and
Service Guide for information about how to solve the problem.
3. Remove the server top cover (see “Removing the server top cover” on page
27).
4. Remove the DVD drive filler if it is installed. Pull the release tab (the rear of the
drive-retention clip) toward the right side of the server to release the clip; then,
while you pull the tab, push the DVD drive filler out of the bay. Save the DVD
drive filler for future use.

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 Release tab

5. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new DVD drive to any
unpainted metal surface on the server; then, remove the DVD drive from the
package and place it on a static-protective surface.
6. Follow the instructions that come with the DVD drive to set any jumpers or
switches.
7. Remove the retention clip from the DVD drive filler.
8. Attach the drive retention clip (that comes with the DVD drive filler) to the side
of the new DVD drive.
Drive retention clip

Alignment pins

9. Align the drive in the drive bay and slide the drive into the DVD drive bay until
the drive clicks into place.

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 If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to
“Completing the installation” on page 45.

Installing an adapter
The following notes describe the types of adapters that the server supports and
other information that you must consider when you install an adapter:
v To confirm that the server supports the adapter that you are installing, see
http://www.ibm.com/systems/info/x86servers/serverproven/compat/us/.
v Locate the documentation that comes with the adapter and follow those
instructions in addition to the instructions in this section. If you have to change
switch settings or jumper settings on the adapter, follow the instructions that
come with the adapter.
v The adapter slots are on the PCI riser-card assembly. You must first remove the
PCI riser-card assembly to access the adapter slots.
v The expansion slots on the PCI riser-card assembly accommodate the various
form factors of the non-hot-plug adapters as follows:
– Expansion slot 1: Low-profile with 2U bracket (this slot is dedicated for
ServeRAID-10il v2 SAS/SATA controller)
– Expansion slot 2: Full-height, half-length

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 Slot 2 PCIe Gen2 x8 (8, 4, 1)

Slot 1 PCIe Gen2 x8 (4, 1)

v The optional ServeRAID-BR10il controller v2 must be installed in expansion slot

1 on the PCI riser-card assembly.

Attention: Some cluster solutions require specific code levels or coordinated code
updates. If the device is part of a cluster solution, verify that the latest level of code
is supported for the cluster solution before you update the code.

To install an adapter, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information that begins on page “Safety” on page vii and the
“Installation guidelines” on page 25.
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and
all external cables; then, remove the server top cover (see “Removing the
server top cover” on page 27).
3. Remove the PCI riser-card assembly (see “Removing the PCI riser-card
assembly” on page 29).
4. Touch the static-protective package that contains the adapter to any unpainted
metal surface on the server. Then, remove the adapter from the static-protective
package. Avoid touching the components and gold-edge connectors on the
adapter.
5. Place the adapter, component side up, on a flat, static-protective surface and
set any jumpers or switches as described by the adapter manufacturer, if
necessary.
6. Follow the cabling instructions, if any come with the adapter. Route the adapter
cables before you install the adapter.
7. Remove the expansion-slot cover from the PCI riser-card assembly and save for
future use.
8. Align the connector on the adapter with the connector on the PCI riser-card
assembly, then, insert the adapter into the PCI riser-card assembly. Press the
edge of the connector firmly into the PCI riser-card assembly. Make sure that
the adapter is securely installed in the PCI riser-card assembly.
Important: Make sure that the U-shaped opening in the metal adapter bracket
engages the tab on the expansion-slot bracket.

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 Adapter Expansion-slot
bracket bracket

Tab
Adapter

9. Reinstall the riser-card assembly in the server (see “Replacing the PCI
riser-card assembly” on page 46).
Attention: When you install an adapter, make sure that the adapter is
correctly seated in the PCI riser-card assembly and that the PCI riser-card
assembly is securely seated in the riser-card connector on the system board
before you turn on the server. An incorrectly seated adapter might cause
damage to the system board, the PCI riser-card assembly, or the adapter.

If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to

“Completing the installation” on page 45.

Note: To support Windows 2011 SBS on Brocade adapters need to use at least
3.0.0.0 driver package or later version.

Installing a ServeRAID adapter

For configuration information, see the ServeRAID documentation at
http://www.ibm.com/supportportal/.

Important: To ensure that any of your ServeRAID adapters function properly on

UEFI-based servers, make sure that the adapter firmware and supporting device
drivers are updated to at least 11.x.x-XXX.

To install a ServeRAID adapter, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information that begins on page “Safety” on page vii and
“Installation guidelines” on page 25.
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords.

Note: When you disconnect the power source from the server, you lose the
ability to view the LEDs because the LEDs are not lit when the power
source is removed. Before you disconnect the power source, make a
note of which LEDs are lit; then, see the Problem Determination and
Service Guide for information about how to solve the problem.
3. Remove the server top cover (see “Removing the server top cover” on page
27).
4. Remove the PCI riser-card assembly (see “Removing the PCI riser-card
assembly” on page 29).
5. Remove the expansion-slot cover on the slot that you intend to use and save
for future use.

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 Attention: PCI expansion-slot covers must be installed on all vacant slots.
This maintains the electronic emissions standards of the server and ensures
proper ventilation of server components.
Expansion-slot cover

Adapter
Expansion slot 2
Expansion slot 1

Expansion-slot cover

Riser-card
assembly
Adapter

6. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new ServeRAID adapter
to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server; then, grasp the adapter
by the top edge or upper corners of the adapter and remove it from the
package.
7. Take the signal cable that is attached to the drive backplane and connect it to
the ServeRAID adapter.
v If you install a ServeRAID adapter in slot 1 on the PCI riser-card assembly,
route the signal cable from the drive backplane as shown in the following
illustration.

SAS/SATA
signal cable

v If you install a ServeRAID-M1050 or ServeRAID-M5014 adapter in slot 2 on

the PCI riser-card assembly, route the signal cable from the drive backplane
through the fan cage hole on the left of fan 1 as shown in the following
illustration. Connect the signal cable to Port 0 on the ServeRAID adapter.

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 Notes:
a. You must connect the signal cable to Port 0 on a ServeRAID-M1050 or
ServeRAID-M5014 adapter.
b. Secure the cable on the system board with cable tie after routing.

ServeRAID adapter

SAS/SATA signal
cable

Hard disk
drive backplane

8. Align the ServeRAID adapter so that the keys align correctly with the
connector on the PCI riser-card assembly.
9. Insert the ServeRAID adapter into the connector on the PCI riser-card
assembly until it is firmly seated.
Attention: Incomplete insertion might cause damage to the server or the
adapter.
10. Reinstall the riser-card assembly in the server (see “Replacing the PCI
riser-card assembly” on page 46).
Attention: When you install an adapter, make sure that the adapter is
correctly seated in the PCI riser-card assembly and that the PCI riser-card
assembly is securely seated in the riser-card connector on the system board
before you turn on the server. An incorrectly seated adapter might cause
damage to the system board, the PCI riser-card assembly, or the adapter.

If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to

“Completing the installation” on page 45.

Note: When you restart the server, you are prompted to import the existing RAID
configuration to the new ServeRAID adapter.

Installing a hot-swap power supply

The following notes describe the type of power supply that the server supports and
other information that you must consider when you install a hot-swap power supply:

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 v To confirm that the server supports the power supply that you are installing, see
http://www.ibm.com/systems/info/x86servers/serverproven/compat/us/.
v Depending on your server model, the server comes standard with one 460-watt
hot-swap power supply. For redundancy support, you must install an additional
hot-swap power supply, if one is not installed in your model.

Statement 5:

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

2
1

Statement 8:

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

Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present inside any
component that has this label attached. There are no serviceable parts inside
these components. If you suspect a problem with one of these parts, contact
a service technician.
To install an additional hot-swap power supply, complete the following steps:
1. Read the safety information that begins on page “Safety” on page vii and
“Installation guidelines” on page 25.
2. Grasp the side clip and pull to remove the power-supply filler panel from the
empty power-supply bay. Save the power-supply filler panel in case you remove
the power supply at a later time.
Important: During normal operation, each power-supply bay must contain either
a power supply or power-supply filler panel for proper cooling.

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 Power
supply
filler

Power
supply

Power
supply
release tab

3. Slide the hot-swap power supply into the bay until the release latch clicks into
place.
4. Connect one end of the power cord for the new power supply into the ac
connector on the back of the power supply; then, connect the other end of the
power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet.
5. If the server is turned off, turn on the server.
6. Make sure that the ac power LED on the power supply is lit, indicating that the
power supply is operating correctly. If the server is turned on, make sure that
the dc power LED on the power supply is lit also.
7. If you are adding a power supply to the server, attach the redundant power
information label that comes with this option on the server top cover near the
power supplies.

Completing the installation

To complete the installation, complete the following steps:

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 1. If you removed the PCI riser-card assembly, replace it (see “Replacing the PCI
riser-card assembly”).
2. If you removed the air baffle, replace it (see “Replacing the air baffle” on page
47).
3. If you removed the server top cover, replace it (see “Replacing the server top
cover” on page 47).
4. Install the server in the rack cabinet (see the Rack Installation Instructions that
come with the server for instructions).
5. Reconnect the cables and power cords (see “Connecting the cables” on page
48).
6. Update the server configuration (see “Updating the server configuration” on
page 49).
7. Slide the server back into the rack, if necessary.
8. (IBM Business Partners only) Complete the additional steps in “Instructions for
IBM Business Partners” on page 17.

Replacing the PCI riser-card assembly

To install the PCI riser-card assembly, complete the following steps:
1. Read the safety information that begins on page “Safety” on page vii and
“Installation guidelines” on page 25.
2. Install the adapters in the riser-card assembly (see “Installing an adapter” on
page 39).
3. Reconnect any adapter cables that you disconnected when you removed the
PCI riser-card assembly.
4. Carefully align the PCI riser-card assembly with the guides on the rear of the
server and with the PCI riser-card connector on the system board; then, place
your thumbs on locations marked by the blue dots and press down on the PCI
riser-card assembly. Make sure that the riser-card assembly is fully seated in
the connector on the system board.

Riser-card
assembly

5. Install the server top cover (see “Replacing the server top cover” on page 47).
6. Slide the server into the rack.
7. Connect the cables and power cords.
8. Turn on all attached devices and the server.

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Replacing the air baffle
To install the air baffle, complete the following steps:
1. Read the safety information that begins on page “Safety” on page vii and
“Installation guidelines” on page 25.
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and
all external cables (see “Turning off the server” on page 14).
3. Make sure that all internal cables are correctly routed.
4. Align the air baffle with the slots on the chassis; then, lower the air baffle into
the server.

Air baffle

5. Install the server top cover (see “Replacing the server top cover”).
6. Reconnect the power cord and any cables that you removed.
7. Turn on the peripheral devices and the server.
Attention: For proper cooling and airflow, replace the air baffle before turning
on the server. Operating the server with an air baffle removed might damage
server components.

Replacing the server top cover

To replace the server top cover, complete the following steps:
1. Make sure that all cables, adapters, and other components are installed and
seated correctly and that you have not left loose tools or parts inside the server.
Also, make sure that all internal cables are correctly routed.

Important: Before you slide the cover forward, make sure that all the tabs on
both the front, rear, and side of the cover engage the chassis
correctly. If all the tabs do not engage the chassis correctly, it will
be very difficult to remove the cover later.
2. Position the cover on top of the server so that approximately 13 mm (0.5 inch)
extends from the rear.

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 3. Slide the top cover toward the front of the server.
4. Make sure that the top cover correctly engages all the inset tabs on the server.
5. Install the server into the rack enclosure and tighten the two front thumbscrews
to secure the server in the rack.
6. Reconnect the external cables and power cords.

Connecting the cables

The following illustration shows the locations of the input and output connectors on
the front of the server.
Hard disk drive activity LED
Locator LED
Reset button System-error LED
Power-control button USB 1 connector
Power-on LED
USB 2 connector

Hard disk drive activity LED

Locator LED
Reset button System-error LED
Power-control button USB 1 connector
Power-on LED
USB 2 connector

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

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 Ethernet 1 Ethernet 1 Ethernet 2
link LED activity LED link LED
Ethernet 2
Power-cord Serial PCI slot 1
activity LED PCI slot 2
connector connector

AC Power LED NMI button

(green) USB 3-4 connector
DC Power LED Power-supply Video USB 1-2 connector
(green) error LED connector
(amber)

Ethernet 1 Ethernet 1 Ethernet 2

link LED activity LED link LED
Ethernet 2
Power-cord Serial PCI slot 1
activity LED PCI slot 2
connector connector

AC AC

DC DC

AC Power LED NMI button

(green) USB 3-4 connector
DC Power LED Power-supply Video USB 1-2 connector
(green) error LED connector
(amber)

You must turn off the server before you connect or disconnect cables.

See the documentation that comes with any external devices for additional cabling
instructions. It might be easier for you to route cables before you connect the
devices to the server.

Cable identifiers are printed on the cables that come with the server and optional
devices. Use these identifiers to connect the cables to the correct connectors.

Updating the server configuration

When you start the server for the first time after you add or remove a device, you
might receive a message that the configuration has changed. The Setup utility
starts automatically so that you can save the new configuration settings.

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

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

For information about configuring the integrated Gigabit Ethernet controller, see
“Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller” on page 65.

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Chapter 3. Configuring the server
The following configuration programs come with the server:
v Setup utility
The Setup utility (formerly called the Configuration/Setup Utility program) is part
of the basic input/output system firmware. Use it to change interrupt request
(IRQ) settings, change the startup-device sequence, set the date and time, and
set passwords. For information about using this program, see “Using the Setup
utility” on page 52.
v Boot Manager program
The Boot Manager program is part of the server firmware. Use it to override the
startup sequence that is set in the Setup utility and temporarily assign a device to
be first in the startup sequence. For more information about using this program,
see “Using the Boot Manager program” on page 57.

Note: OPROM configuration utility is only available for emulex 10G card.
v IBM ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD
The ServerGuide program provides software-setup tools and installation tools
that are designed for the server. Use this CD during the installation of the server
to configure basic hardware features, such as an integrated SAS/SATA controller
with RAID capabilities, and to simplify the installation of your operating system.
For information about using this CD, see “Using the ServerGuide Setup and
Installation CD” on page 58.
v integrated management module II
Use the integrated management module II (IMM2) for configuration, to update the
firmware and sensor data record/field replaceable unit (SDR/FRU) data, and to
remotely manage a system. For information about using the IMM2, see “Using
the integrated management module II (IMM2)” on page 60.
v Ethernet controller configuration
For information about configuring the Ethernet controller, see “Configuring the
Gigabit Ethernet controller” on page 65.
v LSI Configuration Utility program
Use the LSI Configuration Utility program to configure the integrated SATA
controller with RAID capabilities and the devices that are attached to it. For
information about using this program, see “Using the LSI Configuration Utility
program” on page 66.
v IBM Advanced Settings Utility (ASU) program
Use this program as an alternative to the Setup utility for modifying UEFI settings
and IMM2 settings. Use the ASU program online or out of band to modify UEFI
settings from the command line without the need to restart the server to access
the Setup utility. For more information about using this program, see “IBM
Advanced Settings Utility program” on page 70.
v IBM Systems Director
IBM Systems Director is a platform-management foundation that streamlines the
way you manage physical and virtual systems in a heterogeneous environment.
By using industry standards, IBM Systems Director supports multiple operating
systems and virtualization technologies for IBM and non-IBM x86 platforms. For
more information, see the IBM Systems Director Information Center at
http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/director/v6r1x/index.jsp?topic=/

© Copyright IBM Corp. 2012 51

 director_6.1/fqm0_main.html and “IBM Systems Director” on page 10. For
information about obtaining the latest IBM Systems Director code, see “Updating
IBM Systems Director” on page 70.

Using the Setup utility

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

Starting the Setup utility

To start the Setup utility, complete the following steps:
1. Turn on the server.

Note: Approximately 1 to 3 minutes after the server is connected to ac power,

the power-control button becomes active after the power-on LED flashes
slowly.
2. When the prompt <F1> Setup is displayed, press F1. If you have set an
administrator password, you must type the administrator password to access the
full Setup utility menu. If you do not type the administrator password, a limited
Setup utility menu is available.
3. Select settings to view or change.

Setup utility menu choices

The following choices are on the Setup utility main menu. Depending on the version
of the firmware, some menu choices might differ slightly from these descriptions.
v System Information
Select this choice to view information about the server. When you make changes
through other choices in the Setup utility, some of those changes are reflected in
the system information; you cannot change settings directly in the system
information. This choice is on the full Setup utility menu only.
– System Summary
Select this choice to view configuration information, including the ID, speed,
and cache size of the microprocessors, machine type and model of the server,
the serial number, the system UUID, and the amount of installed memory.
When you make configuration changes through other options in the Setup
utility, the changes are reflected in the system summary; you cannot change
settings directly in the system summary.
– Product Data
Select this choice to view the system-board identifier, the revision level or
issue date of the firmware, the integrated management module and
diagnostics code, and the version and date.
This choice is on the full Setup utility menu only.
v System Settings

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Select this choice to view or change the server component settings.
– Adapters and UEFI Drivers
Select this choice to view information about the UEFI 1.10 and UEFI 2.0
compliant adapters and drivers installed in the server.
– Processors
Select this choice to view or change the processor settings.
– Memory
Select this choice to view or change the memory settings.
– Devices and I/O Ports
Select this choice to view or change assignments for devices and input/output
(I/O) ports. You can configure the serial ports, configure remote console
redirection, enable or disable integrated Ethernet controllers. If you disable a
device, it cannot be configured, and the operating system will not be able to
detect it (this is equivalent to disconnecting the device).
– Power
Select this choice to set the Power Restore Policy when power loss occur.
The other two options is for Active Energy Manager and Power Restore
Policy. When in the Power Restore Policy option, you can choose from three
modes
- Always on: System will remain ON once power is restored.
- Restore: Restore system to the same state it was on before power loss
occur.
- Always off: System will remain OFF once power is restored.
– Operating Modes
Select this choice to choose from four options:
- Efficiency: Highest performance per watt.
- Acoustic: Lower acoustic level and lowest power.
- Performance: Highest performance.
- Custom: Customized settings.
– Legacy Support
Select this choice to view or set legacy support.
- Force Legacy Video on Boot
Select this choice to force INT video support, if the operating system does
not support UEFI video output standards.
- Rehook INT 19h
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.
– Integrated Management Module
Select this choice to view or change the settings for the integrated
management module.
- POST Watchdog Timer
Select this choice to view or enable the POST watchdog timer.
- POST Watchdog Timer Value
Select this choice to view or set the POST loader watchdog timer value.

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 - Reboot System on NMI
Enable or disable restarting the system whenever a nonmaskable interrupt
(NMI) occurs. Disabled is the default.
- Commands on USB Interface Preference
Select this choice to enable or disable the Ethernet over USB interface on
IMM2.
- Network Configuration
Select this choice to view the system management network interface port,
the IMM2 MAC address, the 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.
- Reset IMM2 to Defaults
Select this choice to view or reset IMM2 to the default settings.
- Reset IMM2
Select this choice to reset IMM2.
– System Security
Select this choice to view or configure security settings .
– Network
Select this choice to view or configure the network device options, such as
PXE and network devices.
v Date and Time
Select this choice to set the date and time in the server, in 24-hour format
(hour:minute:second).
This choice is on the full Setup utility menu only.
v Start Options
Select this choice to view or boot to devices, including the startup sequence. The
server starts from the first boot record it finds.
This choice is on the full Setup utility menu only.
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.
If the server has Wake on LAN hardware and software and the operating system
supports Wake on LAN functions, you can specify a startup sequence for the
Wake on LAN functions. For example, you can define a startup sequence that
checks for a disc in the CD-RW/DVD drive, then checks the hard disk drive, and
then checks a network adapter.

Note: OPROM configuration utility is only available for emulex 10G card.
v System Event Logs
Select this choice to enter the System Event Manager, where you can view the
POST event log and system-event log.
The POST event log contains the three most recent error codes and messages
that were generated during POST.
The system-event logs contain POST and system management interrupt (SMI)
events and all events that are generated by the integrated management module
that is embedded in the integrated management module.

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 Important: If the system-error LED on the front of the server is lit but there are
no other error indications, clear the system-event log. Also, after you complete a
repair or correct an error, clear the system-event log to turn off the system-error
LED on the front of the server.
– POST Event Viewer
Select this choice to enter the POST event viewer to view the POST event
log.
– System Event Log
Select this choice to view the system-event log.
– Clear System Event Log
Select this choice to clear the system-event log.
v User Security
Select this choice to set or clear passwords. See “Passwords” on page 56 for
more information.
This choice is on the full and limited Setup utility menu.
– Set Power-on Password
Select this choice to set the power-on password. See “Power-on password”
on page 56 for more information.
– Clear Power-on Password
Select this choice to clear the power-on password. See “Power-on password”
on page 56 for more information.
– Set Administrator Password
Select this choice to set an administrator password. An administrator
password is intended to be used by a system administrator; it limits access to
the full Setup utility menu. If an administrator password is set, the full Setup
utility menu is available only if you type the administrator password at the
password prompt. For more information, see “Administrator password” on
page 57.
– Clear Administrator Password
Select this choice to clear an administrator password. For more information,
see “Administrator password” on page 57.
v Save Settings
Select this choice to save the changes that you have made in the settings.
v Restore Settings
Select this choice to cancel the changes that you have made in the settings and
restore the previous settings.
v Load Default Settings
Select this choice to cancel the changes that you have made in the settings and
restore the factory settings.
v Exit Setup
Select this choice to exit from the Setup utility. If you have not saved the
changes that you have made in the settings, you are asked whether you want to
save the changes or exit without saving them.

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

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

An administrator password is intended to be used by a system administrator; it

limits access to the full Setup utility menu. If you set only an administrator
password, you do not have to type a password to complete the system startup, but
you must type the administrator password to access the Setup utility menu.

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

Power-on password
If a power-on password is set, when you turn on the server, the system startup will
not be completed until you type the power-on password. You can use any
combination of 6 - 20 printable ASCII characters for the password.

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

If you forget the power-on password, you can regain access to the server in any of
the following ways:
v If an administrator password is set, type the administrator password at the
password prompt. Start the Setup utility and reset the power-on password.
v Remove the battery from the server and then reinstall it. See the Problem
Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD for
instructions for removing the battery.
v Change the position of the clear CMOS jumper on the system board to pins 2
and 3 to clear the power-on password. The jumper location is shown in the
following illustration.

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 BIOS boot backup IMM recovery
jumper (J P 2) jumper (J P 12)

DIMM 4

Low security DIMM 3

jumper (J P 19)
DIMM 2
DIMM 1

TPM physical
presence
jumper (JP 10)

Clear CMOS
jumper (JP 1)

TPM initialization Microprocessor

jumper (JP 11)

Attention: Before you change any switch settings or move any jumpers, turn
off the server; then, disconnect all power cords and external cables. See the
safety information that begins on page “Safety” on page vii. Do not change
settings or move jumpers on any system-board jumper blocks that are not
labelled in this document.
The clear CMOS jumper does not affect the administrator password.

Administrator password
If an administrator password is set, you must type the administrator password for
access to the full Setup utility menu. You can use any combination of 6 - 20
printable ASCII characters for the password.

Attention: If you forget the administrator password, you cannot reset the
password. You must replace the system board.

Using the Boot Manager program

The Boot Manager 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.

To use the Boot Manager program, complete the following steps:

1. Turn off the server.
2. Restart the server.
3. When the prompt <F12> Select Boot Device is displayed, press F12. If a
bootable USB mass storage device is installed, a submenu item (USB
Key/Disk) is displayed.
4. Use the Up Arrow and Down Arrow keys to select an item from the Boot
Selection Menu and press Enter.

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 Note: OPROM configuration utility is only available for emulex 10G card.

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

Starting the backup server firmware

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

To force the server to start from the backup copy, turn off the server; then, place the
JP2 jumper in the backup position (pins 2 and 3).

Use the backup copy of the server firmware until the primary copy is restored. After
the primary copy is restored, turn off the server; then, move the JP2 jumper back to
the primary position (pins 1 and 2).

Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD

The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD provides software setup tools and
installation tools that are designed for your server. The ServerGuide program
detects the server model and hardware options that are installed and uses that
information during setup to configure the hardware. Use this CD during the initial
installation of the server to simplify the operating-system installations by providing
updated device drivers and, in some cases, installing them automatically. To
download the CD, go to http://www.ibm.com/support/entry/portal/
docdisplay?lndocid=SERV-GUIDE and click IBM Service and Support Site.

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

To start the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, complete the following steps:
1. Insert the CD, and restart the server. If the CD does not start, see “ServerGuide
Problems” in the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the System x
Documentation CD.
2. Follow the instructions on the screen to:
a. Select your language.
b. Select your keyboard layout and country.
c. View the overview to learn about ServerGuide features.
d. View the readme file to review installation tips for your operating system and
adapter.
e. Start the operating-system installation. You will need your operating-system
CD.

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 ServeRAID Manager program, which configures your ServeRAID adapter
v Device drivers that are provided for your server model and detected hardware

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

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

The ServerGuide program requires a supported IBM server with an enabled

startable (bootable) CD drive. In addition to the ServerGuide Setup and Installation
CD, you must have your operating-system CD to install the operating system.

The ServerGuide program performs the following tasks:

v Sets system date and time
v Detects the RAID adapter or controller and runs the SAS/SATA RAID
configuration program
v Checks the microcode (firmware) levels of a ServeRAID adapter and determines
whether a later level is available from the CD
v Detects installed hardware options 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 your hardware and
operating-system installation

Setup and configuration overview

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

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

Typical operating-system installation

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

Note: Features and functions can vary slightly with different versions of the
ServerGuide program.
1. After you have completed the setup process, the operating-system installation
program starts. (You will need your operating-system CD to complete the
installation.)
2. The ServerGuide program stores information about the server model, 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.

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

Installing your operating system without using ServerGuide

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

Using the integrated management module II (IMM2)

The Integrated Management Module II (IMM2) is the second generation of the
functions that were formerly provided by the Integrated Management Module (IMM).
It combines service processor functions and the video controller in a single chip.

The IMM2 supports the following basic systems-management features:

v Environmental monitor with fan speed control for temperature, voltages, fan
failure, and power supply failure. •
v DIMM error assistance. The Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI)
disables a failing DIMM that is detected during POST, and the IMM2 lights the
associated system error LED and the failing DIMM error LED.
v System event-log (SEL).
v ROM-based IMM2 firmware flash updates.
v Auto Boot Failure Recovery (ABR).
v Nonmaskable interrupt (NMI) detection and reporting.
v Automatic Server Restart (ASR) when POST is not complete or the operating
system hangs and the operating system watchdog timer times-out. The IMM2
allows the administrator to generate a nonmaskable interrupt (NMI) by pressing
an NMI button on the system board for an operating-system memory dump. ASR
is supported by IPMI.
v Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) Specification V2.0 and
Intelligent Platform Management Bus (IPMB) support.
v Invalid system configuration (CNFG) LED support.
v Serial over LAN (SOL).
v Power/reset control (power-on, hard and soft shutdown, hard and soft reset).
v Alerts (IPMI style PET traps).

Using IPMItool
IPMItool provides various tools that you can use to manage and configure an IPMI
system. You can use IPMItool in-band to manage and configure the IMM2. For
more information about IPMItool, or to download IPMItool, go to
http://sourceforge.net/

Managing tools and utilities with IMM2 and IBM System x Server
Firmware
This section describes the tools and utilities that are supported by IMM2 and IBM
System x Server Firmware. The IBM tools that you use to manage the IMM2
in-band do not require you to install device drivers. However, if you choose to use
certain tools such as IPMItool in-band, you must install the OpenIPMI drivers.

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 Updates and downloads for IBM systems-management tools and utilities are
available on the IBM website. To check for updates to tools and utilities, complete
the following steps.

Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM website. Procedures for locating
firmware and documentation might vary slightly from what is described in this
document. See http://www-947.ibm.com/support/entry/portal/
docdisplay?brand=5000008&lndocid=TOOL-CENTER.

Using IBM Advanced Settings Utility (ASU)

IBM Advanced Settings Utility (ASU) version 3.0.0 or later is required to manage
IMM2. ASU is a tool that you can use to modify firmware settings from the
command-line interface on multiple operating-system platforms. It also enables you
to issue selected IMM2 setup commands. You can use ASU in-band to manage and
configure the IMM2.

For more information about the ASU, go to http://www.ibm.com/support/entry/portal/

docdisplay?lndocid=TOOL-ASU.

Using IBM Flash utilities and update utilities

A flash utility enables you to update hardware and server firmware and eliminates
the need to manually install new firmware or firmware updates from a physical
diskette or other medium. To find a flash utility, complete the following steps:
1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/supportportal/.
2. Under Product support, click System x.
3. Type flash utility in the search field and click Search.
4. Click the link to the applicable flash utility.

A flash utility enables you to update hardware and server firmware and eliminates
the need to manually install new firmware or firmware updates from a physical
diskette or other medium. To find a flash utility, complete the following steps:
1. Go to http://www-947.ibm.com/support/entry/portal/docdisplay?lndocid=SERV-
XPRESS.
2. Download IMM, uEFI, pDSA code from http://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral/.
3. Follow IMM, uEFI, pDSA readme file for firmware update

Resetting the IMM2 with the Setup utility

To reset the IMM2 through the Setup utility, complete the following steps:
1. Turn on the server.

Note: Approximately 60 seconds after the server is connected to ac power, the

power-control button becomes active.
2. When the prompt F1 Setup is displayed, press F1. If you have set both a
power-on password and an administrator password, you must type the
administrator password to access the full Setup utility menu.
3. 3. From the Setup utility main menu, select System Settings.
4. On the next screen, select Integrated Management Module.
5. Select Reset IMM.

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 Note: After you reset the IMM2, this confirmation message is displayed
immediately:
IMM2 reset command has been sent successfully!! Press ENTER to continue.

The IMM2 reset process is not yet complete. You must wait
approximately 3 minutes for the IMM2 to reset before the IMM2 is
functional again. If you attempt to access sever firmware information
while the server is resetting, Unknown is displayed in the fields, and the
description is Error retrieving information from IMM2.

LAN over USB

A LAN over USB interface enables in-band communications to the IMM2; the IMM2
hardware on the system board presents an internal Ethernet NIC from the IMM2 to
the operating system.

Typically, the IMM2 IP address for the LAN over USB interface is set to a static
address of 169.254.95.118 with a subnet mask of 255.255.0.0. In the event of an IP
address collision on the network, the IMM2 might obtain a different IP address in
the 169.254.xxx.xxx range.

Because the IMM2 might obtain a random IP address for the LAN over USB
interface, the ASU and firmware flash utilities, DSA, and the IBM Systems Director
Agent use the Service Location Protocol (SLP) to discover the IMM2 IP address.
These tools perform an SLP multicast discovery on the LAN over USB interface.
When they receive a response from the IMM2, they obtain the attributes that
contain the IP address that the IMM2 is using for the LAN over USB interface.

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Potential conflicts with the LAN over USB interface
In some situations, the IMM2 LAN over USB interface can conflict with certain
network configurations, applications, or both. For example, Open MPI attempts to
use all of the available network interfaces on a server. 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 communications with other systems in the
cluster.

Resolving conflicts with the IMM2 LAN over USB interface

There are several actions that resolve LAN over USB conflicts with network
configurations and applications:
v For conflicts with Open MPI, configure the application so that it does not attempt
to use the interface.
v Take the interface down (run ifdown under Linux).
v Remove the device driver (run rmmod under Linux).

Configuring the LAN over USB interface manually

For the IMM2 to use the LAN over USB interface, you might have to complete other
configuration tasks if the automatic setup fails or if you prefer to set up the LAN
over USB manually. The firmware update package or Advanced Settings Utility
attempts to perform the setup automatically. For more information about LAN over
USB configuration on different operating systems, see the IBM white paper
Transitioning to UEFI and IMM on the IBM website.

Installing device drivers

For the IMM2 to use the LAN over USB interface, you might have to install
operating-system drivers. If the automatic setup fails or if you prefer to set up the
LAN over USB manually, use one of the following procedures. For more information
about LAN over USB configuration on different operating systems, see the IBM
white paper Transitioning to UEFI and IMM on the IBM website.

Installing the Windows IPMI device driver

The Microsoft IPMI device driver is not installed by default on Microsoft Windows
Server 2003 R2 operating systems. To install the Microsoft IPMI device driver,
complete the following steps:
1. From the Windows desktop, clickStart → Control Panel → Add or Remove
Programs.
2. Click Add/Remove Windows Components.
3. From the component list, select Management and Monitoring Tools, and then
click Details.
4. Select Hardware Management.
5. Click Next. The installation wizard opens and guides you through the
installation.

Note: The Windows installation CD might be required.

Installing the LAN over USB Windows device driver

When you install Windows, an unknown RNDIS device is shown in the Device
Manager. You must install a Windows INF file that identifies this device and is
required by Windows operating system to detect and use the LAN over USB
functionality. The signed version of the INF is included in all of the Windows

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 versions of the IMM2, UEFI, and DSA update packages. The file needs to be
installed only once. To install the Windows INF file, complete the following steps:
1. Obtain the IMM2 update package.
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.
3. For Windows 2003: Install the ibm_rndis_server_os.inf file by right-clicking on
the file and selecting Install. This generates a PNF file of the same name in
\WINDOWS\inf. For Windows 2008: Go to Computer Management, then
Device Manager and locate the RNDIS Device. Select Properties → Driver →
Reinstall driver. Point the server to the \Windows\inf directory, where it can
locate the ibm_rndis_server_os.inf file and install the device.
4. Go to Computer Management, then Device Manager, right-click Network
adapters, and select Scan for hardware changes. A message 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?, click No, not this time. Click Next to continue.
6. When you are prompted What do you want the wizard to do?, click Install
from a list or specific location (Advanced). Click Next to continue.
7. When you are prompted Please choose your search and installation options,
click 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, click
Network adapters. Click Next to continue.
9. When you are prompted Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard, click
Finish.

Note: A new local area connection is displayed and might state This
connection has limited or no connectivity. Ignore this message.
10. Go back to the Device Manager. Verify that IBM USB Remote NDIS Network
Device appears under Network Adapters.
11. Open a command prompt, type ipconfig, and press Enter. The local area
connection for the IBM USB RNDIS is displayed with an IP address in the
range of 169.254.xxx.xxx with a subnet mask set to 255.255.0.0.

Installing the LAN over USB Linux device driver

Current versions of Linux, such as RHEL 5 Update 6 and SLES 10 Service Pack 4,
support the LAN over USB interface by default. This interface is detected and
displayed during the installation of these operating systems. When you configure
the device, use a static IP address of 169.254.95.130 with a subnet mask of
255.255.0.0.

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 the IBM white paper
Transitioning to UEFI and IMM on the IBM website.

The IMM2 LAN over USB interface requires that the usbnet and cdc_ether device
drivers be loaded. If the device drivers have not been installed, use the modprobe
command to install them. When these device 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:

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 dmesg | grep -i cdc ether

Use the ifconfig command to configure the interface to have an IP address in the
range 169.254.xxx.xxx. For example:

ifconfig IMM2_device_name 169.254.1.102 netmask 255.255.0.0

This interface is configured to have an IP address in the 169.254.xxx.xxx range

each time that the operating system is started.

Enabling the Intel Gigabit Ethernet Utility program

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

Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller

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

You do not have to set any jumpers or configure the controllers. However, you must
install a device driver to enable the operating system to address the controllers.
To find updated information about configuring the controllers:
1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/supportportal/.
2. Under Product support, click System x.
3. From the Product family menu, select System x3250 M4, and click Continue.
4. Under Popular links, click Downloads.
5. Under Downloads and fixes, click View System x3250 M4 downloads.
6. Under menu, click Network.

Enabling and configuring Serial over LAN (SOL)

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

To enable and configure the server for SOL, you must update and configure the
UEFI code; update and configure the integrated management module II (IMM2)
firmware; update and configure the Ethernet controller firmware; and enable the
operating system for an SOL connection.

UEFI update and configuration

To update and configure the UEFI code to enable SOL, complete the following
steps:
1. Update the UEFI code:

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 a. Download the latest version of the UEFI code from http://www.ibm.com/
supportportal/.
b. Update the UEFI code, following the instructions that come with the update
file that you downloaded.
2. Update the IMM2 firmware:
a. Download the latest version of the IMM2 firmware from
http://www.ibm.com/supportportal/ or http://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral/.
b. Update the IMM2 firmware, following the instructions that come with the
update file that you downloaded.
3. Configure the UEFI settings:
a. When you are prompted to start the Configuration/Setup Utility program,
restart the server and press F1.
b. Select System Settings → Devices and I/O Ports.
c. Select Console Redirection Settings; then, make sure that the values are
set as follows:
v COM Port 1: Enable
v COM Port 2: Enable
v Remote Console: Disable
v Serial Port Sharing: Disable
v Serial Port Access Mode: Disable
v Legacy Option ROM Display: COM Port 1
v Baud Rate: 115200
v Data Bits: 8
v Parity: Select any of the following three options:
– None
– Odd
– Even
v Stop Bits: 1
Attention: In Linux operating system, if the number "2" is selected for
the Stop Bits setting, the Parity setting must be set to "None".
v Thermal Emulation: ANSI
v Active After Boot: Enable
v Flow Control: Hardware
d. Press Esc twice to exit the Devices and I/O Ports section of the
Configuration/Setup Utility program.
e. Select Save Settings; then, press Enter.
f. Press Enter to confirm.
g. Select Exit Setup; then, press Enter.
h. Make sure that Yes, exit the Setup Utility is selected; then, press Enter.

Using the LSI Configuration Utility program

Note: OPROM configuration utility is only available for emulex 10G card.
Use the LSI Configuration Utility program to configure and manage redundant array
of independent disks (RAID) arrays. Be sure to use this program as described in
this document.
v Use the LSI Configuration Utility program to perform the following tasks:

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 – Perform a low-level format on a hard disk drive
– Create an array of hard disk drives with or without a hot-spare drive
– Set protocol parameters on hard disk drives

The integrated SATA controller with RAID capabilities supports RAID arrays. You
can use the LSI Configuration Utility program to configure RAID 1 (IM), RAID 1E
(IME), and RAID 0 (IS) for a single pair of attached devices. If you install the
optional ServeRAID-MR10i SAS/SATA controller, it provides RAID levels 0, 1, and
10 support. If you install a different type of RAID adapter, follow the instructions in
the documentation that comes with the adapter to view or change settings for
attached devices.

In addition, you can download an LSI command-line configuration program from

http://www.ibm.com/supportportal/.

When you are using the LSI Configuration Utility program to configure and manage
arrays, consider the following information:
v The integrated SATA controller with RAID capabilities supports the following
features:
– Integrated Mirroring (IM) with hot-spare support (also known as RAID 1)
Use this option to create an integrated array of two disks plus up to two
optional hot spares. All data on the primary disk can be migrated.
– Integrated Mirroring Enhanced (IME) with hot-spare support (also known as
RAID 1E)
Use this option to create an integrated mirror enhanced array of three to eight
disks, including up to two optional hot spares. All data on the array disks will
be deleted.
– Integrated Striping (IS) (also known as RAID 0)
Use this option to create an integrated striping array of two to eight disks. All
data on the array disks will be deleted.
v Hard disk drive capacities affect how you create arrays. The drives in an array
can have different capacities, but the RAID controller treats them as if they all
have the capacity of the smallest hard disk drive.
v If you use an integrated SATA controller with RAID capabilities to configure a
RAID 1 (mirrored) array after you have installed the operating system, you will
lose access to any data or applications that were previously stored on the
secondary drive of the mirrored pair.
v If you install a different type of RAID controller, see the documentation that
comes with the controller for information about viewing and changing settings for
attached devices.

Starting the LSI Configuration Utility program

To start the LSI Configuration Utility program, complete the following steps:
1. Turn on the server.

Note: Approximately 1 to 3 minutes after the server is connected to ac power,

the power-control button becomes active after the power-on LED flashes
slowly.
2. When the prompt <F1 Setup> is displayed, press F1. If you have set an
administrator password, you are prompted to type the password.
3. Select System Settings → Adapters and UEFI drivers.

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 4. Select Please refresh this page on the first visit and press Enter.
5. Select LSI controller_driver_name Driver and press Enter, where
controller_driver_name is the name of the SAS/SATA controller driver. For the
SAS/SATA controller driver name, see the documentation that comes with your
controller.
6. To perform storage-management tasks, follow the procedures in the
documentation that comes with the SAS/SATA controller.

When you have finished changing settings, press Esc to exit from the program;
select Save to save the settings that you have changed.

Formatting a hard disk drive

Low-level formatting removes all data from the hard disk. If there is data on the disk
that you want to save, back up the hard disk before you perform this procedure.

Note: Before you format a hard disk, make sure that the disk is not part of a
mirrored pair.

To format a drive, complete the following steps:

1. From the list of adapters, select the controller (channel) for the drive that you
want to format and press Enter.
2. Select SAS Topology and press Enter.
3. Select Direct Attach Devices and press Enter.
4. To highlight the drive that you want to format, use the Up Arrow and Down
Arrow keys. To scroll left and right, use the Left Arrow and Right Arrow keys or
the End key. Press Alt+D.
5. To start the low-level formatting operation, select Format and press Enter.

Creating a RAID array of hard disk drives

To create a RAID array of hard disk drives, complete the following steps:
1. From the list of adapters, select the controller (channel) for the drives that you
want to mirror.
2. Select RAID Properties.
3. Select the type of array that you want to create.
4. Use the arrow keys to highlight the first drive in the pair; then, press the Minus
(-) or Plus (+) key to change the mirror value to Primary.
5. Continue to select the next drive using the Minus (-) or Plus (+) key until you
have selected all the drives for your array.
6. Press C to create the disk array.
7. Select Apply changes and exit menu to create the array.

Creating a software RAID array of hard disk drives

To create a software RAID array of hard disk drives, complete the following steps:
1. Turn on the server.

Note: Approximately 1 to 3 minutes after the server is connected to ac power,

the power-control button becomes active after the power-on LED
flashes slowly.
2. When the prompt <F1 Setup> is displayed, press F1. If you have set an
administrator password, you are prompted to type the password.

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 3. Under System Settings, select Devices and I/O Ports.
4. Confirm to configure SATA as RAID.
5. Save the setting and reboot the system.
6. Press F1 to boot the uEFI setup menu.
7. Under System Settings, select Storage.
8. Under Configuration Options, select LSI MegaRAID Controller
Configuration Utility → Virtual Drive Management → Create Configuration.
9. Select the type of array that you want to create.
10. Select Select Drives and use space key to select all the drives for your array.
11. Select Apply Change to create the array.
12. When the prompt Success is displayed, select OK to continue.
13. After the system auto skip to the next screen, select Save Configuration .
14. When the prompt create RAID will cause data lost on the physical HDD is
displayed, use space key to select Confirm.
15. Select Yes to continue.
16. Select OK to continue.
17. To initialize virtual disk, select LSI MegaRAID Controller Configuration
Utility → Virtual Drive Management → Select Virtual Drive Operation.
18. Select Start Operation .
19. Select Yes to confirm.
20. When the prompt Success is displayed, select OK.
Notes:
1. Software RAID is not supported in Redhat 6.1 UEFI mode.
2. You can create software RAID with Linux OS RAID. LSI software RAID is turned
off in Linux OS by default.
3. Legacy OS installation is not supported when BBS boot is enabled on
ServeRAID M5014.
4. Brocade adapters are supported in Windows 2011 SBS with 3.0.0.0 driver
package or later version installed.

Disable a software RAID array of hard disk drives

To disable a software RAID array of hard disk drives, complete the following steps:
1. Turn on the server.

Note: Approximately 1 to 3 minutes after the server is connected to ac power,

the power-control button becomes active after the power-on LED flashes
slowly.
2. When the prompt <F1 Setup> is displayed, press F1. If you have set an
administrator password, you are prompted to type the password.
3. Select Devices and I/O Ports → Adapters and UEFI drivers.
4. Save the setting and reboot the system.
5. Press F1 to boot the uEFI setup menu.
6. Select Devices and I/O Ports → Configure SATA as.
7. Select IDE or AHCI.
8. Save the setting and reboot the system.

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

In addition, the ASU program provides limited settings for configuring the IPMI
function in the IMM2 through the command-line interface.

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

For more information and to download the ASU program, go to

http://www.ibm.com/support/entry/portal/docdisplay?lndocid=TOOL-ASU.

Updating IBM Systems Director

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

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

To locate and install a newer version of IBM Systems Director, complete the
following steps:
1. Check for the latest version of IBM Systems Director:
a. Go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/software/director/downloads/index.html.
b. If a newer version of IBM Systems Director than what comes with the server
is shown in the drop-down list, follow the instructions on the web page to
download the latest version.
2. Install the IBM Systems Director program.

If your management server is connected to the Internet, to locate and install

updates and interim fixes, complete the following steps:
1. Make sure that you have run the Discovery and Inventory collection tasks.
2. On the Welcome page of the IBM Systems Director web interface, click View
updates.
3. Click Check for updates. The available updates are displayed in a table.
4. Select the updates that you want to install, and click Install to start the
installation wizard.

If your management server is not connected to the Internet, to locate and install
updates and interim fixes, complete the following steps:
1. Make sure that you have run the Discovery and Inventory collection tasks.
2. On a system that is connected to the Internet, go to http://www.ibm.com/
support/fixcentral/.
3. From the Product family list, select IBM Systems Director.
4. From the Product list, select IBM Systems Director.
5. From the Installed version list, select the latest version, and click Continue.
6. Download the available updates.

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 7. Copy the downloaded files to the management server.
8. On the management server, on the Welcome page of the IBM Systems
Director web interface, click the Manage tab, and click Update Manager.
9. Click Import updates and specify the location of the downloaded files that you
copied to the management server.
10. Return to the Welcome page of the web interface, and click View updates.
11. Select the updates that you want to install, and click Install to start the
installation wizard.

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Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance
If you need help, service, or technical assistance or just want more information
about IBM products, you will find a wide variety of sources available from IBM to
assist you. Use this information to obtain additional information about IBM and IBM
products, determine what to do if you experience a problem with your IBM system
or optional device, and determine whom to call for service, if it is necessary.

Before you call

Before you call, make sure that you have taken these steps to try to solve the
problem yourself:
v Check all cables to make sure that they are connected.
v Check the power switches to make sure that the system and any optional
devices are turned on.
v Check for updated firmware and operating-system device drivers for your IBM
product. The IBM Warranty terms and conditions state that you, the owner of the
IBM product, are responsible for maintaining and updating all software and
firmware for the product (unless it is covered by an additional maintenance
contract). Your IBM service technician will request that you upgrade your
software and firmware if the problem has a documented solution within a
software upgrade.
v If you have installed new hardware or software in your environment, check
http://www.ibm.com/systems/info/x86servers/serverproven/compat/us/ to make
sure that the hardware and software is supported by your IBM product.
v Go to http://www.ibm.com/supportportal/ to check for information to help you
solve the problem.
v Gather the following information to provide to IBM Support. This data will help
IBM Support quickly provide a solution to your problem and ensure that you
receive the level of service for which you might have contracted.
– Hardware and Software Maintenance agreement contract numbers, if
applicable
– Machine type number (IBM 4-digit machine identifier)
– Model number
– Serial number
– Current system UEFI and firmware levels
– Other pertinent information such as error messages and logs
v Go to http://www.ibm.com/support/entry/portal/Open_service_request/ to submit
an Electronic Service Request. Submitting an Electronic Service Request will
start the process of determining a solution to your problem by making the
pertinent information available to IBM Support quickly and efficiently. IBM service
technicians can start working on your solution as soon as you have completed
and submitted an Electronic Service Request.

You can solve many problems without outside assistance by following the
troubleshooting procedures that IBM provides in the online help or in the
documentation that is provided with your IBM product. The documentation that
comes with IBM systems also describes the diagnostic tests that you can perform.
Most systems, operating systems, and programs come with documentation that

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 contains troubleshooting procedures and explanations of error messages and error
codes. If you suspect a software problem, see the documentation for the operating
system or program.

Using the documentation

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

Getting help and information from the World Wide Web

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

How to send Dynamic System Analysis data to IBM

Use the IBM Enhanced Customer Data Repository to send diagnostic data to IBM.
Before you send diagnostic data to IBM, read the terms of use at
http://www.ibm.com/de/support/ecurep/terms.html.

You can use any of the following methods to send diagnostic data to IBM:
v Standard upload: http://www.ibm.com/de/support/ecurep/send_http.html
v Standard upload with the system serial number: http://www.ecurep.ibm.com/
app/upload_hw
v Secure upload: http://www.ibm.com/de/support/ecurep/send_http.html#secure
v Secure upload with the system serial number: https://www.ecurep.ibm.com/
app/upload_hw

Creating a personalized support web page

At http://www.ibm.com/support/mynotifications/, you can create a personalized
support web page by identifying IBM products that are of interest to you. From this
personalized page, you can subscribe to weekly email notifications about new
technical documents, search for information and downloads, and access various
administrative services.

Software service and support

Through IBM Support Line, you can get telephone assistance, for a fee, with usage,
configuration, and software problems with your IBM products. For information about
which products are supported by Support Line in your country or region, see
http://www.ibm.com/services/supline/products/.
74 IBM System x3250 M4 Type 2583: Installation and User’s Guide
 For more information about Support Line and other IBM services, see
http://www.ibm.com/services/, or see http://www.ibm.com/planetwide/ for support
telephone numbers. In the U.S. and Canada, call 1-800-IBM-SERV
(1-800-426-7378).

Hardware service and support

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

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

IBM Taiwan product service

IBM Taiwan product service contact information:

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

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

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

IBM may have patents or pending patent applications covering subject matter
described in this document. The furnishing of this document does not give you any
license to these patents. You can send license inquiries, in writing, to:
IBM Director of Licensing
IBM Corporation
North Castle Drive
Armonk, NY 10504-1785
U.S.A.

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION PROVIDES THIS

PUBLICATION “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES
OF NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Some states do not allow disclaimer of express or
implied warranties in certain transactions, therefore, this statement may not apply to
you.

This information could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors.

Changes are periodically made to the information herein; these changes will be
incorporated in new editions of the publication. IBM may make improvements and/or
changes in the product(s) and/or the program(s) described in this publication at any
time without notice.

Any references in this information to non-IBM websites are provided for

convenience only and do not in any manner serve as an endorsement of those
websites. The materials at those websites are not part of the materials for this IBM
product, and use of those websites is at your own risk.

IBM may use or distribute any of the information you supply in any way it believes
appropriate without incurring any obligation to you.

Trademarks
IBM, the IBM logo, and ibm.com are trademarks of International Business Machines
Corp., registered in many jurisdictions worldwide. Other product and service names
might be trademarks of IBM or other companies. A current list of IBM trademarks is
available on the web at “Copyright and trademark information” at
http://www.ibm.com/legal/copytrade.shtml.

Adobe and PostScript are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe

Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

© Copyright IBM Corp. 2012 77

 Cell Broadband Engine is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment, Inc., in the
United States, other countries, or both and is used under license therefrom.

Intel, Intel Xeon, Itanium, and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.

fman

Java and all Java-based trademarks and logos are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Oracle and/or its affiliates.

Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds in the United States, other

countries, or both.

Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in

the United States, other countries, or both.

UNIX is a registered trademark of The Open Group in the United States and other
countries.

Important notes
Processor speed indicates the internal clock speed of the microprocessor; other
factors also affect application performance.

CD or DVD drive speed is the variable read rate. Actual speeds vary and are often
less than the possible maximum.

When referring to processor storage, real and virtual storage, or channel volume,
KB stands for 1024 bytes, MB stands for 1,048,576 bytes, and GB stands for
1,073,741,824 bytes.

When referring to hard disk drive capacity or communications volume, MB stands

for 1,000,000 bytes, and GB stands for 1,000,000,000 bytes. Total user-accessible
capacity can vary depending on operating environments.

Maximum internal hard disk drive capacities assume the replacement of any
standard hard disk drives and population of all hard disk drive bays with the largest
currently supported drives that are available from IBM.

Maximum memory might require replacement of the standard memory with an

optional memory module.

IBM makes no representation or warranties regarding non-IBM products and

services that are ServerProven®, including but not limited to the implied warranties
of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. These products are offered
and warranted solely by third parties.

IBM makes no representations or warranties with respect to non-IBM products.

Support (if any) for the non-IBM products is provided by the third party, not IBM.

Some software might differ from its retail version (if available) and might not include
user manuals or all program functionality.

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Particulate contamination
Attention: Airborne particulates (including metal flakes or particles) and reactive
gases acting alone or in combination with other environmental factors such as
humidity or temperature might pose a risk to the server that is described in this
document. Risks that are posed by the presence of excessive particulate levels or
concentrations of harmful gases include damage that might cause the server to
malfunction or cease functioning altogether. This specification sets forth limits for
particulates and gases that are intended to avoid such damage. The limits must not
be viewed or used as definitive limits, because numerous other factors, such as
temperature or moisture content of the air, can influence the impact of particulates
or environmental corrosives and gaseous contaminant transfer. In the absence of
specific limits that are set forth in this document, you must implement practices that
maintain particulate and gas levels that are consistent with the protection of human
health and safety. If IBM determines that the levels of particulates or gases in your
environment have caused damage to the server, IBM may condition provision of
repair or replacement of servers or parts on implementation of appropriate remedial
measures to mitigate such environmental contamination. Implementation of such
remedial measures is a customer responsibility.
Table 8. Limits for particulates and gases
Contaminant Limits
Particulate v The room air must be continuously filtered with 40% atmospheric dust
spot efficiency (MERV 9) according to ASHRAE Standard 52.21.
v Air that enters a data center must be filtered to 99.97% efficiency or
greater, using high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters that meet
MIL-STD-282.
v The deliquescent relative humidity of the particulate contamination
must be more than 60%2.
v The room must be free of conductive contamination such as zinc
whiskers.
Gaseous v Copper: Class G1 as per ANSI/ISA 71.04-19853
v Silver: Corrosion rate of less than 300 Å in 30 days
1
ASHRAE 52.2-2008 - Method of Testing General Ventilation Air-Cleaning Devices for
Removal Efficiency by Particle Size. Atlanta: American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and
Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc.
2
The deliquescent relative humidity of particulate contamination is the relative humidity at
which the dust absorbs enough water to become wet and promote ionic conduction.
3
ANSI/ISA-71.04-1985. Environmental conditions for process measurement and control
systems: Airborne contaminants. Instrument Society of America, Research Triangle Park,
North Carolina, U.S.A.

Documentation format
The publications for this product are in Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF)
and should be compliant with accessibility standards. If you experience difficulties
when you use the PDF files and want to request a web-based format or accessible
PDF document for a publication, direct your mail to the following address:
Information Development
IBM Corporation
205/A015
3039 E. Cornwallis Road
P.O. Box 12195
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27709-2195

Appendix B. Notices 79
 U.S.A.

In the request, be sure to include the publication part number and title.

When you send information to IBM, you grant IBM a nonexclusive right to use or
distribute the information in any way it believes appropriate without incurring any
obligation to you.

Telecommunication regulatory statement

This product is not intended to be connected directly or indirectly by any means
whatsoever to interfaces of public telecommunications networks, nor is it intended
to be used in a public services network.

Electronic emission notices

When you attach a monitor to the equipment, you must use the designated monitor
cable and any interference suppression devices that are supplied with the monitor.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.

Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to
meet FCC emission limits. IBM is not responsible for any radio or television
interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by
unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment. Unauthorized changes or
modifications could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Avis de conformité à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada

Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.

Australia and New Zealand Class A statement

Attention: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may
cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate
measures.

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European Union EMC Directive conformance statement
This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EU Council
Directive 2004/108/EC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States
relating to electromagnetic compatibility. IBM cannot accept responsibility for any
failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a nonrecommended
modification of the product, including the fitting of non-IBM option cards.

Attention: This is an EN 55022 Class A product. In a domestic environment this

product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to
take adequate measures.

Responsible manufacturer:
International Business Machines Corp.
New Orchard Road
Armonk, New York 10504
914-499-1900

European Community contact:

IBM Deutschland GmbH
Technical Regulations, Department M372
IBM-Allee 1, 71139 Ehningen, Germany
Telephone: +49 7032 15 2941
Email: [email protected]

Germany Class A statement

Deutschsprachiger EU Hinweis:

Hinweis für Geräte der Klasse A EU-Richtlinie zur Elektromagnetischen

Verträglichkeit

Dieses Produkt entspricht den Schutzanforderungen der EU-Richtlinie 2004/108/EG

zur Angleichung der Rechtsvorschriften über die elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit
in den EU-Mitgliedsstaaten und hält die Grenzwerte der EN 55022 Klasse A ein.

Um dieses sicherzustellen, sind die Geräte wie in den Handbüchern beschrieben zu

installieren und zu betreiben. Des Weiteren dürfen auch nur von der IBM
empfohlene Kabel angeschlossen werden. IBM übernimmt keine Verantwortung für
die Einhaltung der Schutzanforderungen, wenn das Produkt ohne Zustimmung der
IBM verändert bzw. wenn Erweiterungskomponenten von Fremdherstellern ohne
Empfehlung der IBM gesteckt/eingebaut werden.

EN 55022 Klasse A Geräte müssen mit folgendem Warnhinweis versehen werden:

“Warnung: Dieses ist eine Einrichtung der Klasse A. Diese Einrichtung kann im
Wohnbereich Funk-Störungen verursachen; in diesem Fall kann vom Betreiber
verlangt werden, angemessene Maßnahmen zu ergreifen und dafür aufzukommen.”

Deutschland: Einhaltung des Gesetzes über die

elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit von Geräten
Dieses Produkt entspricht dem “Gesetz über die elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit
von Geräten (EMVG)”. Dies ist die Umsetzung der EU-Richtlinie 2004/108/EG in
der Bundesrepublik Deutschland.

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 Zulassungsbescheinigung laut dem Deutschen Gesetz über die
elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit von Geräten (EMVG) (bzw. der
EMC EG Richtlinie 2004/108/EG) für Geräte der Klasse A
Dieses Gerät ist berechtigt, in Übereinstimmung mit dem Deutschen EMVG das
EG-Konformitätszeichen - CE - zu führen.

Verantwortlich für die Einhaltung der EMV Vorschriften ist der Hersteller:
International Business Machines Corp.
New Orchard Road
Armonk, New York 10504
914-499-1900

Der verantwortliche Ansprechpartner des Herstellers in der EU ist:

IBM Deutschland GmbH
Technical Regulations, Abteilung M372
IBM-Allee 1, 71139 Ehningen, Germany
Telephone: +49 7032 15 2941
Email: [email protected]

Generelle Informationen:

Das Gerät erfüllt die Schutzanforderungen nach EN 55024 und EN 55022

Klasse A.

VCCI Class A statement

This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for
Interference (VCCI). If this equipment is used in a domestic environment, radio
interference may occur, in which case the user may be required to take corrective
actions.

Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association

(JEITA) statement

Japanese Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA)

Confirmed Harmonics Guideline (products less than or equal to 20 A per phase)

Korea Communications Commission (KCC) statement

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 This is electromagnetic wave compatibility equipment for business (Type A). Sellers
and users need to pay attention to it. This is for any areas other than home.

Russia Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Class A statement

People's Republic of China Class A electronic emission statement

Taiwan Class A compliance statement

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Index
A connector (continued)
video
accessible documentation 79
rear 14
acoustical noise emissions 6
connectors
adapter
on the rear of the server 13
installation 39
connectors, external system board 21
supported 39
connectors, internal system board 20
adapter ServeRAID
contamination, particulate and gaseous 6, 79
installing 41
controllers
administrator password
Ethernet 65
clear 55
controls, LEDs, and power 11
set 55
creating
air baffle
a software RAID array 68
removing 28
RAID array 68
ASM event log 7
assistance, getting 73
ASU 61
attention notices 4
D
availability 9 danger statements 4
device drivers 11
devices, static-sensitive
B handling 27
diagnostic data 74
backup firmware
dimension 6
starting 58
DIMMs
bays 5
installing 30
BIOS 7
disable
blue on a component 19
a software RAID array 69
boot manager program
documentation
using 57
Documentation Browser 2
Documentation CD 2
documentation format 79
C documentation, updated
cables finding 4
connecting 48 drives 8
caution statements 4 installing 34
CD-RW/DVD DSA 7
drive activity LED 12 DSA log 7
eject button 12 DVD drive
Class A electronic emission notice 80 installing 37
completing Dynamic System Analysis 7, 74
the options installation 45
components
on the server 18
configuration programs
E
electrical input 6
LSI Configuration Utility 51
electronic emission Class A notice 80
configuration, server
environment 6
updating 49
Ethernet
configuring
activity status LED 13
with ServerGuide 59
link status LED 13
configuring the server 51
Ethernet connector 14
connecting
Ethernet support 8
the cables 48
expansion bays 5
connector
external, system board connectors 21
Ethernet 14
power supply 14
serial 14
USB 12, 14

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F installing (continued)
hot-swap power supply 44
FCC Class A notice 80
memory modules 30
features 5
riser-card assembly 46
ServerGuide 59
ServeRAID adapter 41
finding
installing drives 34
updated documentation 4
installing options 17
firmware updates 1, 11
integrated functions 5
Flash utilities 61
integrated integrated management module 15
formatting
integrated management module
hard disk drive 68
event log 7
front view
overview 7
LED location 11
internal, system board connectors 20
front view of the server 11
IPMI event log 7
IPMItool 60
G
gaseous contamination 6, 79
getting help 73
J
jumpers
guidelines
on the system board 22
for options installation 25
for system reliability 26
L
H LED
AC power LED 13
handling static-sensitive devices 27
DC power LED 13
hard disk drive
Ethernet-activity status 13
formatting 68
Ethernet-link status 13
installing 34
for CD-RW/DVD drive activity 12
hard disk drive activity LED 12
for hard disk drive activity 12
hard disk drive status LED 13
for hard disk drive status 13
hardware
Power-error LED 14
requirements 2
power-on 12
hardware service and support 75
power-on button 12
heat output 6
system locator 12
help, getting 73
system-error 12
humidity 6
LEDs
on the system board 24
License Agreement for Machine Code 3
I Licenses and Attributions Documents 3
IBM Advanced Settings Utility program Linux license agreement 3
overview 70 local area network (LAN) 8
IBM Support Line 74 LSI Configuration program 66
IBM System x Server Firmware
Setup utility 61
tools and utilities 60
IBM Systems Director 9, 51
M
management, system 7
systems management tool 10
memory
updating 70
specifications 5
IMM
memory module
managing tools and utilities 60
installing 30
IMM2 61
order of installation 33
important notices 4
memory support 8
installation guidelines 25
menu choices
installation order
for the Setup utility 52
memory modules 33
microprocessor
installation, options
specifications 5
completing 45
installing
an optional DVD drive 37
hard disk drive 34

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N reliability 9
removing
NOS installation
air baffle 28
with ServerGuide 59
PCI riser-card assembly 29
notes 4
top cover 27
notes, important 78
replacing
notices 77
top cover 47
electronic emission 80
requirements
FCC, Class A 80
software and hardware 2
notices and statements 4
reset button 12
reset IMM2 61
riser card
O slots 25
online documentation 1 riser-card assembly
online publications 4 installing 46
operating system 17, 60
operating-system event log 7
optional optical drive
specifications 5
S
Safety Information 4
options
serial connector 14
installing 17
serial number 2
order of installation
server
memory modules 33
configuring 51
offerings 7
power features 14
P turning it off 14
particulate contamination 6, 79 turning it on 14
password 56 working inside with the power on 27
administrator 56 server , backup firmware
power-on 56 starting 58
PCI expansion slots 5 server components 18
PCI riser-card assembly server configuration
removing 29 updating 49
power server controls, LEDs, and power 11
specifications 6 server rear view 13
supply 5 server shutdown 14
power features server, front view 11
of the server 14 ServerGuide 60
power on and working inside the server 27 features 59
power supply 9 NOS installation 59
hot-swap 43 setup 59
installing 43, 44 using 58
Power supply with AEM ServerGuide CD 2, 9
AC power LED 13 ServerProven 17, 25
DC power LED 13 serviceability 9
Power-error LED 14 Setup utility
power-on LED 12, 14 menu choices 52
power-on password starting 52
clear 55 using 52
set 55 shutting down the server 14
public services network, use in 80 size 6
public telecommunications network, connection to 80 slot locations
adapter 25
PCI Express 25
R slots
RAID array PCI expansion 5
creating 68 software
RAID support 8 requirements 2
RAS features 9 software RAID array
rear view creating 68
of the server 13 disable 69

Index 87
software service and support 74 Utility program
specifications 5 IBM Advanced Settings 70
standby 24 utility, Setup
standby mode 14 menu choices 52
starting starting 52
the backup firmware 58 using 52
the Setup utility 52
statements and notices 4
static-sensitive devices V
handling 27 video connector
system rear 14
error LED front 12 video controller, integrated
locator LED, front 12 specifications 6
system board
jumpers 22
LEDs 24 W
system board external connectors 21 Wake on LAN feature 14
system board internal connectors 20 website
system reliability guidelines 26 personalized support 74
Systems Director 51 publication ordering 74
systems management 7 support line, telephone numbers 75
systems management tool weight 6
IBM Systems Director 10 what the server offers 7
working inside the server
with the power on 27
T
telephone numbers 75
temperature 6
TOE 5
tools 60
Flash utilities 61
IPMItool 60
ToolsCenter for System x and BladeCenter 4
top cover
removing 27
replacing 47
trademarks 77
turning off the server 14
integrated integrated management module 15
turning on the server 14

U
UEFI 7
Unified Extensible Firmware Interface 7
United States electronic emission Class A notice 80
United States FCC Class A notice 80
UpdateXpress 11
updating
IBM Systems Director 70
Systems Director, IBM 70
the server configuration 49
USB
connector 12, 14
using
LSI Configuration program 66
the boot manager program 57
the Setup utility 52
Using IBM Advanced Settings Utility (ASU) 61
utilities
See tools

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