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System x3100 M4 Type 2582

Installation and User's Guide

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Page 4: ...y Information and IBM Environmental Notices and User s Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD and the Warranty Information document that comes with the server Third Edition November 2011 Copyright IBM Corporation 2011 US Government Users Restricted Rights Use duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp ...

Page 5: ...board LEDs 21 Installation guidelines 22 System reliability guidelines 23 Working inside the server with the power on 23 Handling static sensitive devices 23 Removing the side cover 25 Removing the bezel 25 Removing the microprocessor and heat sink 26 Installing a memory module 28 Unbuffered DIMMs UDIMMs 29 Installing drives 32 Installing a DVD drive 33 Installing a tape drive 36 Installing a simp...

Page 6: ...d configuration 67 Using LSI Configuration Utility program 68 Starting the LSI Configuration Utility program 68 Formatting a hard disk drive 69 Creating a RAID array of hard disk drives 69 Creating a software RAID array of hard disk drives 69 Disable a software RAID array of hard disk drives 70 IBM Advanced Settings Utility program 70 Updating IBM Systems Director 71 Appendix A Getting help and te...

Page 7: ...s Association JEITA statement 80 Korean Class A warning statement 80 Russia Electromagnetic Interference EMI Class A statement 81 People s Republic of China Class A electronic emission statement 81 Taiwan Class A compliance statement 81 Index 83 Contents v ...

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Page 10: ...n book For example if a caution statement begins with a number 1 translations for that caution statement appear in the IBM Safety Information book under statement 1 Be sure to read all caution and danger statements in this documentation before performing the instructions Read any additional safety information that comes with the blade server or optional device before you install the device viii Sy...

Page 11: ...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...

Page 12: ...thium 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 x System x3100 M4 Type 2582 Installation and User s Guide ...

Page 13: ...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 Lase...

Page 14: ...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 1 2 xii System x3100 M4 Type 2582 Installation and User s Guide ...

Page 15: ...resent inside any component that has this label attached There are no serviceable parts inside these components If you suspect a problem with one of these parts contact a service technician Statement 11 CAUTION The following label indicates sharp edges corners or joints nearby Statement 12 CAUTION The following label indicates a hot surface nearby Safety xiii ...

Page 16: ...nts do not exceed branch circuit protection requirements Refer to the information that is provided with your device for electrical specifications Statement 15 CAUTION Make sure that the rack is secured properly to avoid tipping when the server unit is extended Statement 17 CAUTION The following label indicates moving parts nearby xiv System x3100 M4 Type 2582 Installation and User s Guide ...

Page 17: ...on top of rack mounted devices This server is suitable for use on an IT power distribution system whose maximum phase to phase voltage is 240 V under any distribution fault condition Statement 27 CAUTION Hazardous moving parts are nearby Safety xv ...

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Page 19: ...ity availability and serviceability on page 10 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 docu...

Page 20: ... 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 systems info x86servers serverproven compat us Important The server keys cannot be duplicated by a locksmith If you los...

Page 21: ...s 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 serv...

Page 22: ...ents 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 xSeries and BladeCenter Tools Center is an online information center that contains informatio...

Page 23: ...ed 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 i...

Page 24: ... 6 m 7000 0 ft Shipping 40 C to 60 C 40 F to 140 F v Humidity operating and storage 8 to 80 v Particulate contamination Attention Airborne particulates and reactive gases acting alone or in combination with other environmental factors such as humidity or temperature might pose a risk to the server For information about the limits for particulates and gases see Particulate contamination on page 77 ...

Page 25: ...ement optional features in use 2 These levels were measured in controlled acoustical environments according to the procedures specified by the American National Standards Institute ANSI S12 10 and ISO 7779 and are reported in accordance with ISO 9296 Actual sound pressure levels in a given location might exceed the average values stated because of room reflections and other nearby noise sources Th...

Page 26: ...operating systems BIOS based operating systems and BIOS based adapters as well as UEFI compliant adapters Note The server does not support DOS Disk Operating System v 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 Ser...

Page 27: ...height three quarter length cards Both slots can support PCI Express or PCI X adapters See Installing a ServeRAID adapter on page 41 for detailed information v Large system memory capacity The server supports up to 32 GB of system memory when unbuffered DIMMs are installed The memory controller supports error correcting code ECC and non error correcting code for up to 4 industry standard PC3 10600...

Page 28: ...an diagnose and repair problems The server might have the following RAS features the features vary depending on your model v 1 year parts and 1 year labor limited warranty v Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI v Advanced Desktop Management Interface DMI features v Automatic BIOS recovery to a backup image v Automatic error retry or recovery v Automatic memory downsizing on error detect...

Page 29: ... maintenance v Wake on LAN capability IBM Systems Director IBM Systems Director is a platform management foundation that streamlines the way you manage physical and virtual systems 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...

Page 30: ...m Pack contains all the online driver and firmware updates for a specific machine type and operating system combination The UpdateXpress System Packs are released quarterly Use the UpdateXpress System Pack Installer to install the current UpdateXpress System Pack for your server You can download the installer and the latest UpdateXpress System Pack for your server from the web at no additional cos...

Page 31: ... eject button USB 2 USB 1 Simple swap hard disk drive Front information panel Power on LED Power control button Hard disk drive activity LED System error LED Power control button and power on LED Press this button to turn the server on and off manually or to wake the server from a reduced power state The states of the power on LED are as follows Off AC power is not present or the power supply or t...

Page 32: ...ination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD USB connectors Connect USB devices to these connectors DVD eject button Press this button to release a CD or DVD from the DVD drive DVD drive activity LED When this LED is lit it indicates that the DVD drive is in use Rear view Power connector Serial 1 Com1 USB connectors Ethernet connector 1 Video Ethernet transmit receive activity LE...

Page 33: ... on Turning 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 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...

Page 34: ...g system supports this feature After an orderly shutdown of the operating system the server will be turned off automatically v You can press the power control button to start an orderly shutdown of the operating system and turn off the server if your operating system supports this feature v If the operating system stops functioning you can press and hold the power control button for more than 4 se...

Page 35: ...e 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 ...

Page 36: ...llustration shows the major components in the server depending on the server model The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware See the PDSG on the System x Documentation CD for additional information about the server Chassis assembly Side cover System board Bezel Microprocessor Heat sink Power supply Memory Hard disk drive System fan DVD drive Filler 18 System x3100...

Page 37: ...I Main Power System fan connector Slot 2 PCI Slot 3 PCI Slot 4 PCI Microprocessor Front USB connector Front panel connector Power USB tape System board external connectors The following illustration shows the external connectors on the system board Microprocessor DIMM 1 Slot DIMM 2 Slot DIMM 3 Slot DIMM 4 Slot Video Serial COM1 NMI button Ethernet connector 2 USB connectors 3 4 Ethernet connector ...

Page 38: ...d 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 boot backup boot block jumper v Pins 1 and 2 Boot from primary BIOS page default v Pins 2 and 3 Boot from backup BIOS page JP8 ME recovery jumper v Pins 1 and 2 Normal default v Pins 2 and 3 Activate ME recovery JP9 ME flash override jumper v Pins 1...

Page 39: ... jumper pin position after the server is turned on This can cause an unpredictable problem 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 vii Installation guidelines on page 22 Handling static sensitive devices on page 23 and Turning off the server on page 15 2 Any system board ...

Page 40: ...emoved make sure that no one is near the server and that no tools or other objects have been left inside the server v Do not attempt to lift an object that you think is too heavy for you If you have to lift a heavy object observe the following precautions Make sure that you can stand safely without slipping Distribute the weight of the object equally between your feet Use a slow lifting force Neve...

Page 41: ...ide 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 hai...

Page 42: ...ry 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 24 System x3100 M4 Type 2582 Installation and User s Guide ...

Page 43: ...er to fall over 4 Unscrew the two chassis screws on the rear side of the server 5 Pull the rear side cover handle and push the front side cover handle at the same time Chassis screws 6 If you are instructed to return the side cover follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you Removing the bezel When you work with some devices such as the d...

Page 44: ...aging instructions and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you Removing the microprocessor and heat sink To remove the microprocessor and heat sink complete the following steps 26 System x3100 M4 Type 2582 Installation and User s Guide ...

Page 45: ...ternate among the screws until they break the seal with the microprocessor b Press firmly on the captive screws and loosen them with a screwdriver c Use your fingers to gently pull the heat sink from the microprocessor Important Be careful when you handle the microprocessor and heat sink If the microprocessor and heat sink will be reused do not contaminate the thermal material between them Heat si...

Page 46: ...DIMMs with error correcting code ECC See http www ibm com systems info x86servers serverproven compat us for a list of supported memory modules for the server v The maximum amount of memory that the server supports is dependent on the type of memory that you install in the server v The amount of usable memory is reduced depending on the system configuration A certain amount of memory must be reser...

Page 47: ...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 d is the revision number of the reference design of the DIMM Note 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...

Page 48: ...el 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 available 32 GB v The following table shows the UDIMM memory population rule to optimize the system performance Table 5 UDIMM population rule DIMM connector 1 DIMM connector 2 DIMM connector 3 DIMM connector 4 Populated Empty Empty E...

Page 49: ...d the safety information that begins on page vii and Installation guidelines on page 22 2 Turn off the server and all peripheral devices then disconnect the power cords and all external cables 3 Remove the bezel see Removing the bezel on page 25 4 Carefully turn the server on its side so that it is lying flat with the cover facing up Attention Do not allow the server to fall over 5 Remove the side...

Page 50: ... 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 13 Install the air duct 14 Install the side cover see Installing the side cover on page 49 15 Stand the server back up in its vertical position 16 Install the bezel see Installing the bezel on page 49 Note Remove the f...

Page 51: ...e SATA removable media drives that you install in bay 1 connects to the SATA 4 connector on the system board and the drive in bay 2 connects to the SATA 5 connector on the system board 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 ...

Page 52: ...r 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...

Page 53: ... screw holes on the side of the drive Drive retainer clip Release buttons 11 Push the drive into the bay 12 Carefully turn the server on its side so that it is lying flat Attention Do not allow the server to fall over 13 Connect the power power connector P9 and signal cables to the drive Note Route the signal cable so that it does not block the airflow to the rear of the drives or over the micropr...

Page 54: ...ral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables 4 Remove the bezel see Removing the bezel on page 25 5 Carefully turn the server on its side so that it is lying flat with the cover facing up Attention Do not allow the server to fall over 6 Remove the side cover see Removing the side cover on page 25 7 Touch the static protective package that contains the drive to any unpainted m...

Page 55: ... flat blade screwdriver Note Be careful of any sharp edges 12 Push the drive into the bay Note A tape drive can be installed in bay 1 or bay 2 13 Carefully turn the server on its side so that it is lying flat with the cover facing up Chapter 2 Installing optional devices 37 ...

Page 56: ...see Installing the bezel on page 49 Note Remove the filler blocking the installed drive if any Bezel filler 21 Reconnect the external cables and power cords then turn on the attached devices and turn on the server Installing a simple swap hard disk drive The server supports up to four 3 5 inch simple swap SATA hard disk drives which are accessible from the front of the server You must disconnect a...

Page 57: ...d disk drive 2 v Drive 2 indicates hard disk drive 1 v Drive 3 indicates hard disk drive 3 2 In MegaRAID Storage Manager utility v Slot 0 indicates hard disk drive 0 v Slot 1 indicates hard disk drive 2 v Slot 2 indicates hard disk drive 1 v Slot 3 indicates hard disk drive 3 Attention Simple swap hard disk drives are not hot swappable Disconnect all power from the server before you remove or inst...

Page 58: ...connect SATA attached simple swap SATA devices to the power supply and to the system board See System board internal connectors on page 19 for the location of system board connectors Review the following information before connecting power and signal cables to internal drives v The drives that are preinstalled in the server come with power and signal cables attached If you replace any drives remem...

Page 59: ...formation about the types of adapters that the server supports and other information that you might consider when you install an adapter see the Installation and User s Guide For the locations of the expansion slots and connectors see System board internal connectors on page 19 Note If you are installing Intel Ethernet Quad Port Server Adapter I340 T4 part number 49Y4240 you can only install the a...

Page 60: ...on all vacant slots This maintains the electronic emissions standards of the server and ensures proper ventilation of server components 14 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 15 Carefully grasp the ad...

Page 61: ...tention bracket into place so that the hole in the opposite hinge point snaps into place over the hinge pin on the chassis 18 Connect any required cables to the adapter Route the cables so that they do not block the flow of air from the system fan 19 Install the air duct 20 Install the side cover see Installing the side cover on page 49 21 Stand the server back up in its vertical position Chapter ...

Page 62: ...Make sure that the release lever on the microprocessor socket is in the fully open position before you insert the microprocessor in the socket Failure to do so might result in permanent damage to the microprocessor microprocessor socket and system board 4 Carefully grasp the microprocessor and place the microprocessor into the microprocessor socket Note To maintain correct orientation between the ...

Page 63: ...board b Tighten the screws with a screwdriver alternating among the screws until they are tight If possible each screw should be rotated two full rotations at a time Repeat until the screws are tight Do not overtighten the screws by using excessive force Important Do not touch the thermal material on the bottom of the heat sink Touching the thermal material will contaminate it If the thermal mater...

Page 64: ...essor and is going to be reused or when debris is found in the grease When you are installing the heat sink on the same microprocessor that is was removed from make sure that v The thermal grease on the heat sink and microprocessor is not contaminated v Additional thermal grease is not added to the existing thermal grease on the heat sink and microprocessor Note v Read the safety information that ...

Page 65: ...tely 5 mm of the edge of the microprocessor this is to ensure uniform distribution of the grease Note If the grease is properly applied approximately half of the grease will remain in the syringe 6 Install the heat sink onto the microprocessor as described in Installing a microprocessor and heat sink on page 44 Installing the power supply To install a non hot swap power supply complete the followi...

Page 66: ...r back up in its vertical position 8 Install the bezel see Installing the bezel on page 49 9 Reconnect the external cables and power cords then turn on the attached devices and turn on the server Completing the installation To complete the installation you must reinstall the two piece bezel reinstall the side cover connect all the cables and for some devices run the Setup utility Follow the instru...

Page 67: ...rver for extended periods of time more than 30 minutes with the side cover removed might damage server components To install the side 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 2 Carefully...

Page 68: ... place with the two chassis screws on the rear of the side cover 5 Reconnect the external cables and power cords then turn on the attached devices and turn on the server 50 System x3100 M4 Type 2582 Installation and User s Guide ...

Page 69: ...nfiguration When you start the server for the first time after you add or remove an internal option or an external device you might receive a message that the configuration has changed The Setup utility starts automatically so that you can save the new configuration settings For additional information see Using the Setup utility on page 54 Some options have device drivers that you must install For...

Page 70: ... all attached devices 3 Follow the instructions that come with the device to prepare it for installation and to connect it to the server Note If you are attaching an external device see the documentation that comes with the device for information about cabling 52 System x3100 M4 Type 2582 Installation and User s Guide ...

Page 71: ...he 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 on page 59 v Ethernet controller configuration For information about configuring the Ethernet controller see Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller on page 66 v LSI Configuration Utility program Use the LSI Co...

Page 72: ...g 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 util...

Page 73: ...egrated management module II Select this choice to view or change the settings for the integrated management module II POST Watchdog Timer Select this choice to view or enable the POST watchdog timer POST Watchdog Timer Value Select this choice to view or set the POST loader watchdog timer value Reboot System on NMI Enable or disable restarting the system whenever a nonmaskable interrupt NMI occur...

Page 74: ...tility 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 log contains POST and system management interrupt SMI events and all events that are generated by t...

Page 75: ...dministrator 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 administra...

Page 76: ...assword and then forget it there is no way to change override or remove it 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 Tur...

Page 77: ... 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 con...

Page 78: ...upportportal 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 G...

Page 79: ...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...

Page 80: ...ferent 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 dif...

Page 81: ...ick 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 ty...

Page 82: ...t 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 fea...

Page 83: ...uration 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...

Page 84: ...nd 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 provides an interface for connecting to a 10 Mbps 100 Mbps or 1 Gbps network and provides full duplex FDX capability whi...

Page 85: ...oaded 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...

Page 86: ...nal hot spares All data on the primary disk can be migrated 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 capa...

Page 87: ...nd 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...

Page 88: ...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...

Page 89: ...he 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 ...

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Page 91: ...iagnostic tests that you can perform Most systems operating systems and programs come with documentation that contains troubleshooting procedures and explanations of error messages and error codes If you suspect a software problem see the documentation for the operating system or program Using the documentation Information about your IBM system and preinstalled software if any or optional device i...

Page 92: ... 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 a Business Partner on the right side of the page For IBM support telephone numbers see http www ibm com planetwide In th...

Page 93: ...ESS 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 an...

Page 94: ...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 standa...

Page 95: ... 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 ...

Page 96: ...rence 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...

Page 97: ...t 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 anges...

Page 98: ...1 71137 Ehningen Germany Telephone 49 7032 15 2937 Email tjahn de ibm com 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...

Page 99: ...Russia Electromagnetic Interference EMI Class A statement People s Republic of China Class A electronic emission statement Taiwan Class A compliance statement Appendix B Notices 81 ...

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Page 101: ... ServerGuide 65 connector battery 19 cable 51 Ethernet 15 external 14 internal 19 connector continued power cord 14 serial 14 Universal Serial Bus USB 14 15 video 15 connectors external 19 contamination particulate and gaseous 6 77 controller Ethernet configuring 66 controls and indicators 13 cooling 6 23 cover side installing 49 removing 25 creating a software RAID array 69 RAID array 69 D danger...

Page 102: ...26 help getting 73 I IBM Advanced Settings Utility program overview 70 IBM Support Line 74 IBM System x Server Firmware Setup utility 60 tools and utilities 59 IBM Systems Director 9 systems management tool 11 updating 71 IMM managing tools and utilities 59 IMM2 60 important notices 5 indicators 12 installation guidelines 22 installation order hard disk drives 38 memory modules 31 installing adapt...

Page 103: ...view 9 P particulate contamination 6 77 password administrator 57 forgotten power on 57 power on 57 passwords 57 ports Ethernet 15 serial 14 Universal Serial Bus USB 14 15 video 15 power control button 13 power on and working inside the server 23 power supply non hot swap installing 47 specifications 6 power switch 13 power cord connector 14 power on LED 13 power on password 56 57 public services ...

Page 104: ...ces handling 23 status LEDs 12 support web site 73 system board internal connectors 19 jumper blocks 20 jumpers 20 LEDs 21 system reliability guidelines 23 system specifications 5 system error LED 14 systems management 10 systems management tool IBM Systems Director 11 T tape drive installing 33 36 tape drive installing 32 telephone numbers 74 temperature 5 thermal grease 46 tools 59 Flash utiliti...

Page 105: ...website continued IBM support 4 publication ordering 73 ServerProven list 22 28 41 weight 5 6 working inside the server with the power on 23 Index 87 ...

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