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Page 4: ...d the general information in Notices on page 93 Second Edition February 2007 Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2007 All rights reserved US Government Users Restricted Rights Use du...

Page 5: ...r on 25 Handling static sensitive devices 25 Removing the cover 26 Removing the riser card assembly 26 Installing the riser card assembly 28 Removing the air baffle 29 Installing the air baffle 30 Ins...

Page 6: ...lity program 77 Installing the OSA SMBridge management utility program 85 Using the baseboard management controller utility programs 87 Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controllers 88 Updating IBM Dir...

Page 7: ...alleert 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 8: ...Antes de instalar este producto lea la informaci n de seguridad L s s kerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den h r produkten vi System x3655 Type 7985 User s Guide...

Page 9: ...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...

Page 10: ...ng 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...

Page 11: ...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 12: ...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...

Page 13: ...is 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 26 CAUTION Do not place any object on t...

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Page 15: ...t this documentation the terms 2 5 inch models and 3 5 inch models are used to distinguish between the server styles Performance ease of use reliability and expansion capabilities were key considerati...

Page 16: ...It contains information to help you solve problems yourself and it contains information for service technicians Depending on the server model additional documentation might be included on the IBM Sys...

Page 17: ...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...

Page 18: ...nd specifications of the server Depending on the server model some features might not be available or some specifications might not apply Racks are marked in vertical increments of 4 45 cm 1 75 inches...

Page 19: ...Universal Serial Bus USB ports 2 0 two on the front of the server four on the rear of the server v Two video ports one on the front of the server one on the rear of the server v Support for Remote Su...

Page 20: ...memory capacity The server supports up to 64 GB of system memory The memory controller supports up to 16 industry standard x4 or x8 Registered DDR 2 PC2 5300 dual inline memory modules DIMMs v IBM Ser...

Page 21: ...irector extensions v Redundant connection The addition of an optional network interface card NIC provides a failover capability to a redundant Ethernet connection If a problem occurs with the primary...

Page 22: ...Menu driven setup system configuration and redundant array of independent disks RAID configuration programs v Parity checking or CRC checking on the serially attached SCSI SAS bus and PCI buses v Powe...

Page 23: ...g workgroup and enterprise systems management environments v Ease of use training and setup IBM Director also provides an extensible platform that supports advanced server tools that are designed to r...

Page 24: ...tion shows the controls light emitting diodes LEDs and connectors on the front of the 2 5 inch model server Operator information panel USB 5 connector USB 6 connector Video connector Rack release latc...

Page 25: ...t to help isolate the error v System error LED When this LED is lit it indicates that a system error has occurred An LED on the light path diagnostics panel is also lit to help isolate the error v Rel...

Page 26: ...lit it indicates that the power supply is supplying adequate DC power to the system During typical operation both the ac and dc power LEDs are lit For any other combination of LEDs see the Problem De...

Page 27: ...ice processor 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 5 se...

Page 28: ...any of the following ways v You can turn off the server from the operating system if your operating system supports this feature After an orderly shutdown of the operating system the server will be t...

Page 29: ...ghtly from your hardware View 1 Cover Power supply filler Power supply Power backplane 2 5 inch drive cage with hard disk drive backplane 2 5 inch hard disk drive 2 5 inch filler panel 3 5 inch cage d...

Page 30: ...profile adapter Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine DIMM air baffle DIMM ServeRAID SAS controller System board with shuttle assembly mounted Shuttle assembly Heat sink Microprocessor Heat sink reten...

Page 31: ...ctor DIMM 9 connector DIMM 8 connector DIMM 7 connector DIMM 6 connector DIMM 5 connector DIMM 4 connector DIMM 3 connector DIMM 2 connector DIMM 1 connector Fan connector 3 Fan connector 1 Fan connec...

Page 32: ...onnectors on the riser card assembly for user installable optional devices Note For clarity in the following illustration the riser card assembly is inverted Riser card assembly Remote Slimline Adapte...

Page 33: ...SB Tape drive power Front USB Front video CD DVD power CD DVD signal Operator panel SATA tape drive signal Power backplane card internal cable connectors The following illustration shows the internal...

Page 34: ...ion shows the external input output connectors on the system board Ethernet 2 USB 3 connectors Ethernet 1 USB 4 connectors USB 1 USB 2 connectors Systems management Ethernet connector Video connector...

Page 35: ...nd 3 to prevent a Wake on LAN packet from waking the system when the system is in the power off state J35 BIOS recovery The default position is pins 1 and 2 use the primary page during startup Move th...

Page 36: ...Review the information in Safety on page v Installation guidelines on page 23 Handling static sensitive devices on page 25 and Turning off the server on page 13 2 Any system board jumper blocks that...

Page 37: ...25 This information will help you work safely v When you install your new server take the opportunity to download and apply the most recent firmware updates This step will help to ensure that any kno...

Page 38: ...ng any steps that involve removing or installing adapter cables v Blue on a component indicates touch points where you can grip the component to remove it from or install it in the server open or clos...

Page 39: ...ks 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 it...

Page 40: ...uidelines on page 23 2 If you are planning to install or remove a microprocessor memory module PCI adapter or tape drive turn off the server and all attached devices and disconnect all external cables...

Page 41: ...that the power cords and all external cables are disconnected see Turning off the server on page 13 then remove the cover see Removing the cover on page 26 3 Push the two retention latches on the rise...

Page 42: ...e 13 then remove the cover see Removing the cover on page 26 3 Reinstall any adapters and reconnect any cables you might have removed in other procedures 4 Carefully align the riser card assembly with...

Page 43: ...the server Operating the server with an air baffle removed might damage server components To remove the air baffle complete the following steps 1 Read the safety information that begins on page v and...

Page 44: ...lation guidelines on page 23 2 Make sure that the server and peripheral devices are turned off see Turning off the server on page 13 and that all power cords and external cables are disconnected then...

Page 45: ...standard full length HTX PCI Express or PCI X adapter 25 W maximum in slot 1 on the riser card assembly v Your server supports only 3 3 V and universal PCI adapters v The PCI bus configuration is as f...

Page 46: ...e installing an adapter in slot 1 remove the riser card assembly see Removing the riser card assembly on page 26 5 Slide the expansion slot cover out of the PCI low profile expansion slot or the riser...

Page 47: ...owing steps 1 Read the safety information that begins on page v and Installation guidelines on page 23 2 Turn off the server and all attached devices see Turning off the server on page 13 3 Disconnect...

Page 48: ...External SAS cable slot External SAS cable Release tab Riser card assembly Air baffle The following illustration shows the routing for the external SAS cable 34 System x3655 Type 7985 User s Guide...

Page 49: ...e 61 Installing the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine An optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine can be installed only in a dedicated connector on the riser card After the Remote Supervisor...

Page 50: ...end of the card down under the tabs and onto the pins on the retainer brackets then press the card into the connector on the riser card and make sure that all the tabs on the latch brackets secure th...

Page 51: ...ning off the server on page 13 then remove the cover see Removing the cover on page 26 3 Locate the ServeRAID SAS controller on the system board 4 Move the SAS cable so it is not interfering with remo...

Page 52: ...the type of hard disk drive that the server supports and other information that you must consider when installing a hard disk drive v The server 3 5 inch models support six slim 3 5 inch hard disk dr...

Page 53: ...e in the hot swap bay a Make sure that the tray handle is open that is perpendicular to the drive b Align the drive assembly with the guide rails in the bay c Gently push the drive assembly into the b...

Page 54: ...dle on the drive to the open position perpendicular to the drive 3 Pull the hot swap drive assembly from the bay Note You might have to reconfigure the disk arrays after you remove a hard disk drive S...

Page 55: ...ot attached the space filler from the tape drive option to the tape drive assembly do so now 3 Remove the server cover 4 Remove the riser card assembly see Removing the riser card assembly on page 26...

Page 56: ...nstall the fan bracket assembly a Align the guides on the left and right sides of the assembly with the slots in the sides of the chassis b Lower the fan bracket assembly into the chassis c Push the f...

Page 57: ...de of the server drive cage thread the tape drive connector end of the cables through the rear of the tape drive bay and out the front of the server 9 Connect the cable to the back of the tape drive a...

Page 58: ...ces to install or remove do so now Otherwise go to Completing the installation on page 61 Installing a SCSI tape drive in a 3 5 inch model server This section provides procedures for installing a SCSI...

Page 59: ...rive option to the tape drive assembly do so now 3 Remove the server cover 4 Remove the riser card assembly see Removing the riser card assembly on page 26 5 Remove the air baffle see Removing the air...

Page 60: ...ch the terminator to the top of the CD DVD drive bay as shown in the following illustration SCSI terminator 13 Connect the tape drive signal cable connector and power cable connector to the system boa...

Page 61: ...e left and right sides of the assembly with the slots in the sides of the chassis b Lower the fan bracket assembly into the chassis c Push the fan bracket assembly levers toward the rear of the server...

Page 62: ...I adapter connector SCSI signal cable SCSI terminator Tape drive connector Hook and loop fastener Power cable Signal cable To install a SCSI tape drive in a 2 5 inch model server complete the followin...

Page 63: ...e drive bay making sure that it does not block any cables or connectors in the bay Drive cage SCSI terminator 15 Slide the drive cage assembly into the front of the server gently pulling the cables in...

Page 64: ...the assembly with the slots in the sides of the chassis b Lower the fan bracket assembly into the chassis c Push the fan bracket assembly levers toward the rear of the server until they stop pinch the...

Page 65: ...rating system For a list of supported operating systems and other optional devices go to http www ibm com servers eserver serverproven compat us v To order additional microprocessor options contact yo...

Page 66: ...microprocessor 1 Read the safety information that begins on page v and Installation guidelines on page 23 2 Turn off the server and disconnect all power cords and external cables see Turning off the...

Page 67: ...ssor contacts such as oil from your skin can cause connection failures between the contacts and the socket v Do not use excessive force when pressing the microprocessor into the socket d Align the mic...

Page 68: ...the heat sink into the opening in the retainer bracket e Press down firmly on the heat sink until it is seated securely f Rotate the heat sink release lever to the closed position and hook it undernea...

Page 69: ...4 DIMM connectors 1 through 4 DIMM connectors 1 and 2 and 9 and 10 6 DIMM connectors 1 through 6 DIMM connectors 1 through 4 and 9 and 10 8 DIMM connectors 1 through 8 DIMM connectors 1 through 4 and...

Page 70: ...stall a DIMM complete the following steps 1 Read the safety information that begins on page v and Installation guidelines on page 23 2 Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the pow...

Page 71: ...ximum of two hot swap power supplies Important Only the configurations shown in the following table are supported Installed power supplies Required fans Power supply 1 Fans in locations 3 4 8 9 and 10...

Page 72: ...Power supply filler release lever Power supply filler Hot swap power supply 2 58 System x3655 Type 7985 User s Guide...

Page 73: ...62 6 Connect the power cord for the new power supply to the power cord connector on the power supply The following illustration shows the power supply connectors on the back of the server Power cord...

Page 74: ...e proper system cooling do not remove the top cover for more than 2 minutes during this procedure 3 Orient the new fan over its position in the fan assembly bracket so that the LED on top of the fan i...

Page 75: ...move the server from the rack and remove the cover see Removing the cover on page 26 3 Follow the instructions that come with the drive to set any jumpers or switches Alignment pins Drive retention cl...

Page 76: ...between the rear mounting flange and the inside of the rear door Minimum depth of 718 mm 28 3 in and maximum depth of 762 mm 30 0 in between the front and rear mounting flanges 5 To attach peripheral...

Page 77: ...r additional cabling instructions 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...

Page 78: ...For information about configuring the integrated Gigabit Ethernet controller see Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controllers on page 88 64 System x3655 Type 7985 User s Guide...

Page 79: ...array subsystem before you install the operating system For information about using this program see Using ServeRAID Manager on page 75 v Ethernet controller configuration For information about confi...

Page 80: ...Configuration Setup Utility menu is available 3 Select the settings to view or change Configuration Setup Utility menu choices The following choices are on the Configuration Setup Utility main menu D...

Page 81: ...ll Configuration Setup Utility menu only Administrator Password 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 s...

Page 82: ...erver automatically disables the failing pair of memory connectors and continues operating with reduced memory After the problem is corrected you must enable the memory connectors Use the arrow keys t...

Page 83: ...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 previous settings v Loa...

Page 84: ...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...

Page 85: ...Z a z and 0 9 for the password The Administrator Password choices on the Configuration Setup Utility menu only if an optional IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine is installed Attention If you se...

Page 86: ...abled 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 f...

Page 87: ...ons that are based on your operating system selection and the installed hard disk drives 4 The ServerGuide program prompts you to insert your operating system CD and restart the server At this point t...

Page 88: ...s to select the channel for which you want to change settings 5 To change the settings of the selected items follow the instructions on the screen IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility menu choices The...

Page 89: ...onal information about RAID technology and instructions for using ServeRAID Manager to configure the SAS and RAID controllers see the ServeRAID documentation on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD Additional...

Page 90: ...e that you want to designate as the hot spare drive and click the Add selected drives icon 7 Click Next 8 Review the information in the Configuration summary window To change the configuration click B...

Page 91: ...update and configure the Ethernet controller firmware and enable the operating system for an SOL connection BIOS update and configuration To update and configure the BIOS code to enable SOL complete t...

Page 92: ...uctions Use one of the following procedures to enable SOL sessions for your Linux operating system You must be logged in as a root user to perform these procedures Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES 4 config...

Page 93: ...is will allow you to Interact with the OS boot via SOL image boot vmlinuz 2 4 9 e 12smp label linux Interact initrd boot initrd 2 4 9 e 12smp img read only root dev hda6 append console tty1 console tt...

Page 94: ...g system starts a LILO boot prompt is displayed instead of the graphical user interface Press Tab at this prompt to install all of the boot options that are listed To load the operating system in inte...

Page 95: ...do not have to rerun grub after making changes to this file NOTICE You have a boot partition This means that all kernel and initrd paths are relative to boot eg root hd0 0 kernel vmlinuz version ro ro...

Page 96: ...0 kernel vmlinuz 2 4 9 e 12 ro root dev hda6 initrd initrd 2 4 9 e 12 img You must restart the Linux operating system after you complete these procedures for the changes to take effect and to enable...

Page 97: ...manu hd0 1 boot message color white blue black light gray default 0 timeout 8 title linux kernel hd0 1 boot vmlinuz root dev hda2 acpi oldboot vga 791 1 initrd hd0 1 boot initrd title floppy root chai...

Page 98: ...nd prompt then press Enter to display the current boot options for your server b In the Boot Entries section locate the boot entry ID for the section with an OS friendly name of Windows Server 2003 St...

Page 99: ...0 disk 0 rdisk 0 partition 1 WINDOWS OS Load Options fastdetect redirect You must restart the Windows 2003 operating system after you complete this procedure for the changes to take effect and to ena...

Page 100: ...st be logged in as a root user to perform these procedures 1 Go to http www ibm com servers eserver support xseries index html Download the utility program and create the OSA BMC Management Utility CD...

Page 101: ...ine prompt type bmc_cfg and press Enter 3 Follow the instructions on the screen Using the baseboard management controller firmware update utility program Use the baseboard management controller firmwa...

Page 102: ...and off remotely reboot Force the server to restart sel get Display the BMC system event log sol Configure the SOL function sysinfo Display system information that is related to the server and the gl...

Page 103: ...eb page to download the latest version 2 Install IBM Director 3 Download and install any applicable updates or interim fixes for the server a Go to http www ibm com servers eserver support xseries ind...

Page 104: ...ely through the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine by using the dedicated systems management Ethernet connector on the rear of the server For additional information about network configuration see...

Page 105: ...to install the software and firmware 8 Restart the server after the software and firmware are installed Completing the setup See the IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II User s Guide on the IBM System x D...

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Page 108: ...d trademarks of Red Hat Inc in the United States and other countries Other company product or service names may be trademarks or service marks of others Important notes Processor speeds indicate the i...

Page 109: ...an be found on IBM s Internet site at http www ibm com ibm environment products prp shtml Esta unidad debe reciclarse o desecharse de acuerdo con lo establecido en la normativa nacional o local aplica...

Page 110: ...e any potential effects of EEE on the environment and human health due to the potential presence of hazardous substances in EEE For proper collection and treatment contact your local IBM representativ...

Page 111: ...lded 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...

Page 112: ...ested and found to comply with the limits for Class A Information Technology Equipment according to CISPR 22 European Standard EN 55022 The limits for Class A equipment were derived for commercial and...

Page 113: ...configuring RAID controller 73 SAS devices 73 with ServerGuide 72 connectors 12 adapter 17 battery 17 cable 19 external port 20 front 63 internal cable 19 memory 17 microprocessor 17 port 20 connector...

Page 114: ...3 installing 51 specifications 5 N NOS installation with ServerGuide 73 without ServerGuide 73 notes 3 notes important 94 notices electronic emission 97 FCC Class A 97 notices and statements 3 O onlin...

Page 115: ...ectors external port 20 internal cable 19 internal SAS 19 user installable options 17 jumpers 21 LEDs 23 switch block 21 system error LED 11 13 system locator LED 11 13 systems management 6 7 9 T temp...

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