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IBM System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5
Types 7145 and 7146

Installation and User’s Guide

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Page 3: ...IBM System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 Types 7145 and 7146 Installation and User s Guide...

Page 4: ...ge 103 the IBM Safety Information and Environmental Notices and User Guide documents on the IBM Documentation CD and the Warranty Information Fourth Edition July 2010 Copyright IBM Corporation 2010 US...

Page 5: ...l devices 25 Server components 26 Memory card DIMM connectors 27 Memory card LEDs 27 SAS backplane connectors 28 eXFlash backplane connectors 28 Microprocessor board connectors 29 Microprocessor board...

Page 6: ...94 Typical operating system installation 94 Installing your operating system without using ServerGuide 94 Using the integrated management module 95 Using the embedded hypervisor 96 Obtaining the IP a...

Page 7: ...EMC Directive conformance statement 107 Germany Class A statement 107 Japan VCCI Class A statement 108 Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association JEITA statement 108 Korea Com...

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Page 9: ...lleert eerst de veiligheidsvoorschriften Ennen kuin asennat t m n tuotteen lue turvaohjeet kohdasta Safety Information Avant d installer ce produit lisez les consignes de s curit Vor der Installation...

Page 10: ...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 do...

Page 11: ...quipment 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 instruc...

Page 12: ...eplace 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 H...

Page 13: ...he 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 Cl...

Page 14: ...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...

Page 15: ...esent 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 1...

Page 16: ...nts 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 e...

Page 17: ...xtend multiple devices from the rack cabinet simultaneously unless the rack mounting instructions direct you to do so Multiple devices extended into the service position can cause your rack cabinet to...

Page 18: ...xvi IBM System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 Types 7145 and 7146 Installation and User s Guide...

Page 19: ...sion capabilities for the future The server comes with a limited warranty For information about the terms of the warranty and getting service and assistance see the Warranty Information document that...

Page 20: ...ct name IBM System x3850 X5 or x3950 X5 Machine type 7145 or 7146 Model number _____________________________________________ Serial number _____________________________________________ The model numbe...

Page 21: ...drom directory sh runlinux sh Select your server from the Product menu The Available Topics list displays all the documents for your server Some documents might be in folders A plus sign indicates eac...

Page 22: ...MCP Linux License Information and Attributions This document is in PDF on the IBM Documentation CD It provides the open source notices Depending on the server model additional documentation might be...

Page 23: ...s to you A danger statement is placed just before the description of a potentially lethal or extremely hazardous procedure step or situation Features and specifications The following information is a...

Page 24: ...th 712 13 mm 28 04 in v Width without rack EIA brackets 440 mm 17 32 in v Width with rack EIA brackets 482 6 mm 19 in v Weight approximately 49 90 kg 110 lb when fully configured Integrated functions...

Page 25: ...t capabilities The IMM provides remote server management through industry standard interfaces Intelligent Platform Management Interface IPMI version 2 0 Simple Network Management Protocol SNMP version...

Page 26: ...r more information see Configuring the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet controller on page 98 v Integrated Trusted Platform Module TPM This integrated security chip performs cryptographic functions and store...

Page 27: ...without data loss and without user intervention v Redundant cooling and power capabilities The redundant cooling of the fans in the server enables continued operation if one of the fans fails The serv...

Page 28: ...v Standby voltage for systems management features and monitoring v Startup boot from LAN using Preboot Execution Environment PXE protocol v System auto configuring from the configuration menu v System...

Page 29: ...Center at http publib boulder ibm com infocenter director v6r1x index jsp topic director_6 1 fqm0_main html and the Systems Management Web page at http www ibm com systems management which presents a...

Page 30: ...isk drive status LED On some server models each hot swap hard disk drive has a status LED When this LED is lit it indicates that the drive has failed If an optional IBM ServeRAID controller is install...

Page 31: ...An LED on the light path diagnostics panel is also lit to help isolate the error v Locator button and locator LED Use this LED to visually locate the server among other servers It is also used as the...

Page 32: ...until the problem is corrected the server is restarted or a new problem occurs By placing the system error LED indicator in Remind mode you acknowledge that you are aware of the last failure but will...

Page 33: ...al port is shared with the integrated management module IMM The IMM can take control of the shared serial port to perform text console redirection and to redirect serial traffic using Serial over LAN...

Page 34: ...dc power LEDs are lit For any other combination of LEDs see the Problem Determination and Service Guide Error LED When the power supply error LED is lit it indicates that the power supply has failed S...

Page 35: ...button If you are restarting a two node server after it has been turned off you must allow extra time for the hardware to synchronize before you turn on the server again The server can also be turned...

Page 36: ...feature can turn off the server v The IMM can turn off the server as an automatic response to a critical system failure v You can turn off the server through a request from the IMM IBM MAX5 for System...

Page 37: ...the IBM Web site to make sure that you have the latest version of the documentation for your server To check for updates complete the following steps Note Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web...

Page 38: ...wo MAX5 expansion modules two servers DIMMs v Minimum 2 DIMMs 4 GB v Maximum 32 DIMM connectors up to 512 GB of memory depending on the DIMM size v Type of DIMMs PC3 10600R 999 1067 MHz ECC DDR3 regis...

Page 39: ...per hour 600 watts Electrical input v Sine wave input 50 60 Hz required v Input voltage low range Minimum 90 V ac Maximum 136 V ac v Input voltage high range Minimum 198 V ac Maximum 264 V ac v Appro...

Page 40: ...ou can easily diagnose and repair the failure with minimal inconvenience The following is an abbreviated list of the RAS features that the expansion module supports v 1 year parts and 1 year labor lim...

Page 41: ...not be lit on the rear of the MAX5 EXA link LEDs are on the rear of the MAX5 expansion module and the QPI link LEDs are on the server to which the MAX5 is connected Fan error LED When this amber LED i...

Page 42: ...cates that an EXA link is functioning Turning the MAX5 on and off Because the MAX5 expansion module is controlled by the server turning on the MAX5 refers to connecting the MAX5 power cord to the powe...

Page 43: ...lled 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 D...

Page 44: ...abel 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 whil...

Page 45: ...tion shows the LEDs on a memory card DIMM 1 error LED DIMM 2 error LED DIMM 3 error LED DIMM 4 error LED DIMM 5 error LED DIMM 6 error LED DIMM 7 error LED DIMM 8 error LED Memory card only error LED...

Page 46: ...n connector Cofiguration connector Front Rear SAS hard disk drive connectors Backplane 2 for HDD 4 7 Backplane 1 for HDD 0 3 eXFlash backplane connectors The following illustration shows the cable con...

Page 47: ...O board PCIe 2 x 8 connector for SAS RAID card Fan 3 SAS backplane power SAS backplane data Memory card 8 Memory card 7 Memory card 6 Fan 2 Fan 1 Memory card 5 Front panel Scalability LED CD DVD power...

Page 48: ...n the microprocessor board Microprocessor 4 error LED Microprocessor 3 error LED Microprocessor 2 error LED Microprocessor 1 error LED H8 heartbeat LED Microprocessor board error LED 30 IBM System x38...

Page 49: ...x8 x4 electrically Ethernet 1 Ethernet 2 Video Serial USB 6 7 USB 4 5 Internal USB Internal USB SATA DVD Front USB PCIe auxiliary power Power supply 1 Power supply 2 System management Ethernet I O bo...

Page 50: ...rror LED Power fault LED Installation guidelines Before you install optional devices read the following information v Read the safety information that begins on page vii Working inside the server with...

Page 51: ...ely 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...

Page 52: ...ithin 2 minutes of removal v For redundant and hot swappable power supply operation the power supplies are connected to 200 240 V ac v Microprocessor sockets 1 4 each always contain either a heat sink...

Page 53: ...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 sur...

Page 54: ...of the DVD power fans 1 and 2 scalability LED and operator information cables DVD power cable connector Fan 1 cable connector Scalability LED cable Fan 2 cable connector Operator information cable 36...

Page 55: ...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 Prob...

Page 56: ...re than 2 minutes with the top cover removed might damage server components Removing the top cover bracket To remove the top cover bracket complete the following steps 1 Read the safety information th...

Page 57: ...p cover bracket out of the server 7 If you are instructed to return the top cover bracket follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you Chapte...

Page 58: ...re correctly routed 2 Align the top cover bracket on top of the server so that the metal tabs line up correctly on the chassis and then rotate it into place 3 Slide the blue latches on the top cover b...

Page 59: ...t come with the adapter v Avoid touching the components and gold edge connectors on the adapter v If you are installing a ServeRAID adapter with a battery installed on the adapter you must install the...

Page 60: ...the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables 3 Remove the server cover see Removing the top cover on page 37 and determine which PCI Express expansion slot...

Page 61: ...skette drive hard disk drive 0 and network devices Note To change the startup sequence start the Setup utility and select Start Options from the main menu See Using the Setup utility on page 87 for de...

Page 62: ...or to the adapter 7 Touch the static protective package that contains the adapter to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server then grasp the adapter by the top edge or upper corners of the...

Page 63: ...rst cable to Port 0 on the ServeRAID adapter and the other end to connector J39 on the backplane v Connect one end of the second cable to Port 1 on the ServeRAID adapter and the other end to connector...

Page 64: ...lied 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 Power sup...

Page 65: ...drive The following notes describe the types of hard disk drives that the server supports and other information that you must consider when you install a hard disk drive v The server supports up to ei...

Page 66: ...e hard disk drive to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server then remove the hard disk drive from the package 4 Make sure that the drive handle is open then install the hard disk drive into...

Page 67: ...tall a 2 5 inch hard disk drive backplane complete the following steps 1 Read the safety information that begins on page vii and Installation guidelines on page 32 2 Turn off the server and peripheral...

Page 68: ...the backplane filler from the backplane carrier a Push the tabs on the backplane outward b Pull the filler out of the backplane carrier 12 Orient and install the new backplane into the backplane carr...

Page 69: ...backplane to make sure that you cable the new backplane correctly 15 Slide the backplane carrier into place until it latches while you hold the SAS power cable handle out of the way 16 Install the SA...

Page 70: ...ces and the server Installing an eXFlash 1 8 inch drive cage and backplane Use the following instructions to install an eXFlash 1 9 inch drive cage when a 2 5 inch SAS hard disk drive backplane is als...

Page 71: ...from the microprocessor board b Slide the backplane carrier release tab forward and slightly lift the carrier c Remove the backplane carrier and SAS power cable handle from the server together SAS po...

Page 72: ...cables into the back of the eXFlash backplane assembly 13 Seat the backplane carrier into the fully latched position If there are hard disk drives in the bottom four bays slide them back into place 1...

Page 73: ...e the handle to the open position 4 Pull the lever to slide the drive filler out of the server 5 Push the solid state drive in all the way until it clicks in the backplane Filler panel Release latch 6...

Page 74: ...on guidelines on page 32 2 Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cord and all external cables 3 Rotate the blue release latch on the QPI wrap card handle and pull the han...

Page 75: ...cable and remove the power supply that is closest to the USB connector that you plan to use 3 Reach through the empty power supply bay and make sure that the locking collar on the connector is pushed...

Page 76: ...nstall them in pairs The DIMMs in each pair must match each other v You do not have to save new configuration information to the IMM when you install or remove DIMMs The only exception is if you repla...

Page 77: ...Memory card 5 Memory card 6 Memory card 7 Memory card 8 Microprocessor 1 connector Microprocessor 2 connector Microprocessor 3 connector Microprocessor 4 connector v The following illustration shows t...

Page 78: ...Table 4 for each memory card Install the memory cards in the installation sequence shown in Table 5 Table 5 Low cost and low power memory card installation sequence Memory card pairs Memory card conne...

Page 79: ...4 and 5 Thirtieth 8 4 and 5 Thirty first 4 4 and 5 Thirty second 6 4 and 5 To enable memory mirroring you must install DIMMs in sets of four one pair in each memory card All DIMMs in each set must be...

Page 80: ...welfth 5 2 and 7 6 2 and 7 Thirteenth 1 4 and 5 2 4 and 5 Fourteenth 7 4 and 5 8 4 and 5 Fifteenth 3 4 and 5 4 4 and 5 Sixteenth 5 4 and 5 6 4 and 5 v If a problem with a DIMM is detected light path d...

Page 81: ...at a DIMM has failed Light path diagnostics button power LED When this LED is lit it indicates that the capacitor has power and error LEDs can be lit as necessary Light path diagnostics button Press t...

Page 82: ...d Slide the blue release latch to the locked position If you have other devices to install or remove do so now Otherwise go to Completing the installation on page 71 Installing DIMMs DIMMs must be ins...

Page 83: ...a memory card on a flat static protective surface with the DIMM connectors facing up Attention To avoid breaking the DIMM retaining clips or damaging the DIMM connectors open and close the clips gent...

Page 84: ...pplying pressure on both ends of the DIMM simultaneously The retaining clips snap into the locked position when the DIMM is seated in the connector Note If there is a gap between the DIMM and the reta...

Page 85: ...u must consider when you install a microprocessor v The optional microprocessors that IBM supports are limited by the capacity and capability of the server Any microprocessors that you install must ha...

Page 86: ...3850 X5 and x3950 X5 to display the matrix of downloadable files for the server v Obtain an SMP capable operating system For a list of supported operating systems see http www ibm com servers eserver...

Page 87: ...7 Open the release socket lever and rotate the load plate Release socket lever 8 Remove the microprocessor socket dust cover from the surface of the microprocessor socket if one is present Store the...

Page 88: ...tion the microprocessor with the microprocessor tool over the microprocessor socket Twist the microprocessor tool counterclockwise to insert the microprocessor into the socket 11 Close the load plate...

Page 89: ...s 1 If you removed the front bezel slide the bezel onto the front of the server chassis 2 If you removed the top cover bracket reinstall it Slide the blue latches into the locked position 3 Place the...

Page 90: ...at least one microprocessor If more than one microprocessor is installed the server can operate as a symmetric multiprocessing SMP server You might have to upgrade the operating system to support SMP...

Page 91: ...le bezel complete the following steps 1 Read the safety information that begins on page vii and Installation guidelines on page 32 2 Press in on the release tabs on both ends of the bezel and pull it...

Page 92: ...n disconnect all external cables from the MAX5 3 Remove the bezel see Removing the MAX5 bezel on page 73 4 Grasp the blue release latches on the system board tray handles and press the release latches...

Page 93: ...e 11 on page 77 for memory mirroring mode DIMM population sequence v The MAX5 provides eight memory ports memory channels and each memory port supports up to four DIMMs Do not mix DIMMs with x4 techno...

Page 94: ...ated in the following table Table 10 Non mirroring mode DIMM population sequence for the MAX5 memory expansion module Pairs of DIMMs DIMM connector population sequence Pair 1 28 29 Pair 2 9 16 Pair 3...

Page 95: ...4 GB of memory installed only 32 GB of addressable memory is available when you use memory mirroring The following table lists the DIMM installation sequence for memory mirroring mode Table 11 Memory...

Page 96: ...Remove the bezel see Removing the MAX5 bezel on page 73 4 Remove the system board tray see Removing the MAX5 system board tray on page 74 5 Remove any DIMM fillers from the DIMM slots that you want to...

Page 97: ...the handles and press firmly on the release latches to snap them into the locked position If you have other devices to install or remove do so now Otherwise go to Completing the MAX5 installation on p...

Page 98: ...nsion module complete the following steps 1 Read the safety information that begins on page vii and Installation guidelines on page 32 2 If the server is in a rack at the back of the server pull back...

Page 99: ...ion Completing the MAX5 installation To complete the MAX5 expansion module installation complete the following steps 1 Reinstall the system board tray see Replacing the MAX5 system board tray 2 Reinst...

Page 100: ...information that begins on page vii and Installation guidelines on page 32 2 Align the bezel alignment tabs with the chassis and press the bezel onto the chassis until it snaps into place Bezel Align...

Page 101: ...A port 1 LED link EXA port 2 LED link EXA port 3 LED link EXA port 1 EXA port 2 EXA port 3 QPI port 2 QPI port 3 QPI port 4 Updating the MAX5 configuration No configuration updates are required to be...

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Page 103: ...aining and using this CD see Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD on page 93 v Integrated management module Use the integrated management module IMM for configuration to update the firmware...

Page 104: ...re feature to assist in determining the cause of the hang condition For more information see Using the remote presence and blue screen capture features on page 98 v Ethernet controller configuration F...

Page 105: ...rompt 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 passw...

Page 106: ...t this choice to view or change power settings Active Energy Manager Select this choice to enable or disable power capping If you enable power capping the Active Energy Manager program will limit the...

Page 107: ...ess specify whether to use the static IP address or have DHCP assign the IMM IP address save the network changes and reset the IMM Reset IMM to Defaults Select this choice to view or reset the IMM to...

Page 108: ...d management controller that is embedded in the integrated management module Important If the system error LED on the front of the server is lit but there are no other error indications clear the syst...

Page 109: ...et 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 administrato...

Page 110: ...assword Attention If you set an administrator password and then forget it there is no way to change override or remove it You must replace the I O board Using the Boot Selection Menu program The Boot...

Page 111: ...ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD you must have your operating system CD to install the operating system To start the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD complete the following steps 1 Insert th...

Page 112: ...cribes 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...

Page 113: ...r to generate an NMI by pressing a nonmaskable interrupt button on the information panel for an operating system memory dump ASR is supported by Intelligent Peripheral Management Interface IPMI v Boot...

Page 114: ...settings restart the server identify the server and perform other management functions Any standard Telnet client application can access the SOL connection Using the embedded hypervisor The VMware ESX...

Page 115: ...ware Recovery CD into the CD or DVD drive 3 Follow the instructions on the screen For additional information and instructions see the VMware ESXi Server 31 Embedded Setup Guide a http www vmware com p...

Page 116: ...ive diskette drive and USB flash drive on a remote client and mapping ISO and diskette image files as virtual drives that are available for use by the server v Uploading a diskette image to the IMM me...

Page 117: ...rd to access the full Setup utility menu If you do not type the administrator password a limited Setup utility menu is available 3 Select System Settings Adapters and UEFI drivers 4 Press Enter to ref...

Page 118: ...ke 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 update...

Page 119: ...gnostic 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 yo...

Page 120: ...nd 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 w...

Page 121: ...ess 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 m...

Page 122: ...ve 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 byt...

Page 123: ...l contamination Implementation of such remedial measures is a customer responsibility Table 12 Limits for particulates and gases Contaminant Limits Particulate v The room air must be continuously filt...

Page 124: ...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 resident...

Page 125: ...Hinweis Hinweis f r Ger te der Klasse A EU Richtlinie zur Elektromagnetischen Vertr glichkeit Dieses Produkt entspricht den Schutzanforderungen der EU Richtlinie 2004 108 EG zur Angleichung der Recht...

Page 126: ...utzanforderungen nach EN 55024 und EN 55022 Klasse A Japan VCCI Class A statement This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference VCCI If this equipme...

Page 127: ...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 109...

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Page 129: ...guring RAID arrays 99 connecting MAX5 cables 82 connecting the cables 71 connectors front of server 11 I O board 31 memory card 27 microprocessor board 29 rear of server 15 contamination particulate a...

Page 130: ...ap and hot plug devices hard disk drive 48 internal removable flash drive 57 hot swap and hot plug devices continued memory modules 58 humidity 6 humidity specifications 21 I I O board connectors 31 j...

Page 131: ...ability serviceability features 22 MAX5 system board tray removing 74 replacing 81 MAX5 turning on and off 24 memory 8 memory continued modules 58 specifications 6 memory card adding 63 card connector...

Page 132: ...veRAID adapter installing 43 ServerGuide features 93 Setup and Installation CD 8 using 93 using to install operating system 94 serviceability 9 serviceability reliability and availability features sup...

Page 133: ...iguration 83 USB connectors 15 using boot selection menu program 92 embedded hypervisor 96 remote presence feature 98 ServerGuide 93 Setup utility 87 UXSPI 11 V video connector 15 W Web interface logg...

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