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2. Under Product support, click System x.

3. Under Popular links, click Software and device drivers for firmware updates,

or click Publications lookup for documentation updates.

The server comes with an IBM ServerGuide^™Setup and Installation CD to help you

configure the hardware, install device drivers, and install the operating system.

The server comes with a limited warranty. You can obtain up-to-date information

about the server and other IBM server products at http://www.ibm.com/systems/x/.

Record information about the server in the following table. You will need this

information when you register the server with IBM.

Product name

IBM System x3500

Machine type

7977

Model number

Serial number

Key serial number

Key manufacturer

Key phone number

_____________________________________________

The model number and serial number are on labels on the bottom of the server and

on the front, visible through the bezel, as shown in the following illustration.

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Model type/serial

number

Important: The server keys cannot be duplicated by a locksmith. If you lose them,

order replacement keys from the key manufacturer. The key serial number and the

telephone number of the manufacturer are on a tag that is attached to the keys.

If you plan to install the server in a rack, you must purchase a Tower-to-Rack Kit.

For a list of supported optional devices for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/

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 NT^®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.

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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

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.

Use one of the following procedures to start the Documentation Browser:

v If Autostart is enabled, insert the CD into the CD 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 drive and

click Start --> Run. In the Open field, type

e:\win32.bat

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

– If you are using Red Hat Linux, insert the CD into the 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.

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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 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 server model, some features might not be available, or

some specifications might not apply.

Table 1. Features and specifications

Microprocessor:

Hot-swap fans:

Acoustical noise emissions:

Intel^®Xeon^™dual-core or quad-core with 12

MB Level-2 cache

Three (standard)

Upgradeable to six fans (for redundant

cooling)

Sound power, idle: 5.5 bel declared

Sound power, operating: 6.0 bel declared

Important: Do not use dual-core and

quad-core processors in the same server.

Support for up to two microprocessors

Support for Intel Extended Memory 64

Technology (EM64T)

Environment:

Note: To upgrade to redundant cooling, install

the redundant power and cooling option kit. Kit

includes one 835-watt hot-swap power-supply

and three hot-swap fans.

Air temperature:

–

Server on: 10° to 35°C (50.0° to 95.0°F);

altitude: 0 to 2134 m (7000 ft)

Server off: -40° to 60°C (-40.0° to 140.4°F);

maximum altitude: 2134 m (7000 ft)

Note: Use the Configuration/Setup Utility

program to determine the type and speed of the

microprocessors.

Size:

Humidity:

Tower

–

Server on: 8% to 80%

Server off: 8% to 80%

–

Height: 440 mm (17.3 in.)

Depth: 747 mm (29.4 in.)

Width: 218 mm (8.6 in.)

Weight: approximately 38 kg (84 lb) when

fully configured or 20 kg (42 lb) minimum

Memory:

Minimum: 1 GB depending on server model,

expandable to 48 GB

Heat output:

Type: 667 MHz, PC2-5300, ECC Fully

Buffered DIMMs (FBD) with double data rate

(DDR) II, SDRAM

Approximate heat output in British thermal units

(Btu) per hour:

Rack

–

5 U

Minimum configuration: 2013 Btu per hour (590

watts)

Height: 218 mm (8.6 in.)

Depth: 696 mm (27.4 in.)

Width: 424 mm (16.7 in.)

Weight: approximately 34 kg (75 lb) when

fully configured or 20 kg (42 lb) minimum

Connectors: Twelve 240-pin dual inline

memory module (DIMM) connectors

Maximum configuration: 2951 Btu per hour (865

watts)

Drives:

IDE:

Electrical input:

–

DVD (standard)

CD, CD-RW, DVD/CD-RW (optional)

Maximum of two devices can be installed

Sine-wave input (50-60 Hz) required

Input voltage low range:

Racks are marked in vertical increments of 4.45

cm (1.75 inches). Each increment is referred to

as a unit, or “U.” A 1-U-high device is 4.45 cm

(1.75 inches) tall.

–

Minimum: 100 V ac

Maximum: 127 V ac

Diskette (optional): External USB 1.44 MB

Supported hard disk drives:

Input voltage high range:

–

Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)

Serial Advanced Technology Attachment

(SATA)

–

Minimum: 200 V ac

Maximum: 240 V ac

Integrated functions:

Baseboard management controller (Intelligent

Platform Management Interface (IPMI) 2.0

compliant)

Approximate input kilovolt-amperes (kVA):

–

Minimum: 0.60 kVA

Maximum: 0.88 kVA

Expansion bays:

Service microprocessor support for Remote

Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine

Eight hot-swap SAS, 3.5-inch bays or 12

hot-swap SAS, 2.5-inch bays

Three half-high 5.25-inch bays (DVD drive

installed)

Notes:

Light path diagnostics

1. Power consumption and heat output vary

depending on the number and type of optional

features that are installed and the

power-management optional features that are

in use.

ServeRAID-8k (512 MB with battery backup)

and ServeRAID-8s SAS Controllers support

RAID levels 0, 1, 1E,,5, 6, 10, 50, and 60

Note: The server will not start without a

RAID controller installed.

Note: Full-high devices such as an optional

tape drive will occupy two half-high

5.25-inch bays.

2. These levels were measured in controlled

acoustical environments according to the

procedures that are 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 stated

values because of room reflections and other

nearby noise sources. The declared

–

Eight 3.5–inch hard disk drive models:

ServeRAID-8k

Twelve 2.5-inch hard disk drive models:

ServeRAID-8k and ServeRAID-8s

PCI and PCI-X expansion slots:

Six PCI expansion slots

–

Three PCI Express x8 (two x8 links and

one x4 link)

Four Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports (2.0)

–

Broadcom 5721 and 5721KFB3 10/100/1000

Gigabit Ethernet controllers

ATI PCI ES1000 video

–

One PCI 33 MHz/32-bit

Two PCI-X 2.0 133 MHz/64-bit slots

Two on rear of server

Two on front of server

Upgradeable microcode:

System BIOS, service microprocessor, BMC, and

SAS microcode

sound-power levels indicate an upper limit,

below which a large number of computers will

operate.

–

16 MB video memory

VGA and SVGA compatible

Power supply:

ATA-100 single-channel IDE controller (bus

mastering)

Vitesse VSC7250 SAS/SATA RAID controller

Mouse connector

Keyboard connector

Serial connector

Note: To upgrade to two 835-watt hot-swap

power supplies, install the redundant power and

cooling option kit. Kit includes one 835-watt

power-supply and three hot-swap fans.

Standard: One 835-watt 110 V or 240 V ac

input dual-rated power supply

Upgradeable to two 835-watt hot-swap power

supplies

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Major components of the server

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.

The following illustration shows the major components in the server.

Power supply

Power-supply filler

Control panel assembly

Power-supply cage

Drive bay EMC shield

DIMM air duct

USB cable assembly

Heat-sink

retention bracket

DIMMs

DVD

drive

Microprocessor

Heat sink

Heat-sink

filler

SAS backplane

Fan assembly

Hot-swap fan

Processor baffle

System board

ServeRAID-8k

Hard disk drive

EMC shield

Hard disk drive

Bezel

VRM

Cover

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Chapter 2. Installing optional devices

This chapter provides basic instructions for installing optional hardware devices in

the server. These instructions are intended for users who are experienced with

setting up IBM server hardware. If you need more detailed instructions, see the

User’s Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD.

Installation guidelines

Before you install optional devices, read the following information:

v Read the safety information that begins on page vii and the guidelines in

“Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 9. 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 known

issues are addressed and that your server is ready to function at maximum levels

of performance. To download firmware updated to your server, complete the

following steps.

Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. Procedures for

locating firmware and documentation might vary slightly from what is described in

this document.

publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/toolsctr/v1r0/index.jsp.

2. Under Product support, click System x.

3. Under Popular links, click Software and device drivers.

For additional information about tools for updating, managing, and deploying

firmware, see the System x and xSeries Tools Center at http://

v 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 Chapter 5, “Solving

problems,” on page 63 for diagnostic information.

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 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 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.

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v Have a small flat-blade 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, hot-swap fans, or hot-plug Universal Serial

Bus (USB) devices.

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

hot-swap component for any additional procedures that you might have to

perform before you remove or install the component.

v When you have to access the inside of the server, you might find it easier to lay

the server on its side.

v You can install a maximum of two IDE devices in the server.

v For a list of supported optional devices for the server, go to http://www.ibm.com/

System reliability guidelines

To help ensure proper cooling and system reliability, make sure that the following

requirements are met:

v Each of the drive bays has a drive or an 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 left-side cover before you turn on the server.

Operating the server for extended periods of time (more than 30 minutes) with

the left-side cover removed might damage server components.

v You have followed the cabling instructions that come with optional adapters.

v You have replaced a failed fan within 48 hours.

v You have replaced a hot-swap drive within 2 minutes of removal.

v You do not remove the air ducts or air baffles while the server is running.

Operating the server without the air ducts or air baffles might cause the

microprocessor to overheat.

v Microprocessor socket 2 always contains either a microprocessor baffle or a

microprocessor and heat sink.

Working inside the server with the power on

The server supports hot-swap devices and is designed to operate safely while it is

turned on and the 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 you work 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.

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v Remove items from your shirt pocket, such as pens and pencils, that might 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 Wear an electrostatic-discharge wrist strap, if one is available.

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 part 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.

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Opening the bezel

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.

The following illustration shows how to remove the bezel from the server.

Notes:

1. You do not have to remove the left-side cover to remove the bezel from the

server.

2. You must unlock the left-side cover lock to open or remove the bezel.

To remove the bezel, complete the following steps:

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

“Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 9.

2. Using the supplied key, unlock the left-side cover and bezel.

3. Press on the left edge of the bezel and rotate it away from the server until it is

fully open to 180°. The right edge of the bezel will be resting against the side of

the server chassis when the bezel is fully open. If the bezel is rotated further

than 180°, the break-away hinges will come apart without damaging the bezel.

To reattach the bezel, see “Reattaching the bezel” on page 32.

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Removing the left-side cover

The following illustration shows how to remove the left-side cover from the server.

Cover release latch

Lock

Left-side cover

To remove the server left-side cover, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and the guidelines in

2. Using the supplied key, unlock the left-side cover.

3. Pull the cover-release latch down and rotate the top edge of the cover away

from the server.

Attention: For proper cooling and airflow, replace the cover before you turn

on the server. Operating the server for extended periods of time (more than 30

minutes) with the cover removed might damage server components.

4. Remove the left-side cover from the server.

Installing a 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:

v The server supports 667 MHz, 1.8 V, 240-pin, PC2-5300 double-data-rate (DDR)

II, fully buffered synchronous dynamic random-access memory (SDRAM) with

error correcting code (ECC) DIMMs. These DIMMs must be compatible with the

latest 5300 SDRAM Fully Buffered DIMM (FBD) specification. For a list of

supported optional devices for the server, go to http://www.ibm.com/servers/

eserver/serverproven/compat/us/.

v When you install additional DIMMs, be sure to install them in pairs. The DIMMs

in each pair must be the same size and type. You can mix compatible DIMMs

from various manufacturers.

v The second pair does not have to contain DIMMs of the same size, speed, type,

and technology as the first pair when the server is operating in a non-mirroring

mode.

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Branch 0

Branch 1

Channel 3

Channel 2

Channel 1

Channel 0

DIMM 3

DIMM 2

DIMM 1

DIMM 9

DIMM 8

DIMM 7

DIMM 6

DIMM 5

DIMM 4

DIMM 12

DIMM 11

DIMM 10

v Installing additional DIMMs in both memory branches will improve system

performance.

v The server supports memory mirroring (mirroring mode) and online-spare

memory.

– Memory mirroring replicates and stores data on DIMMs within two branches

simultaneously. You must enable memory mirroring through the

Configuration/Setup Utility program (for more information, see the section

about configuring the server in the User’s Guide on the IBM System x

Documentation CD). To enable memory mirroring in the Configuration/Setup

Utility program, select Devices and I/O Ports → Advanced Chipset Control →

Memory Branch Mode. Use the arrow keys to change the Memory Branch

Mode setting to Mirror; then, save your changes. When you use memory

mirroring, consider the following information:

- The maximum available memory is reduced to 16 GB; 32 GB is available in

non-mirroring mode.

- The minimum memory configuration is four identical DIMMs. You must

install identical pairs of fully buffered, dual inline memory modules (DIMMs)

in all four DIMM connectors (same size, type, speed, and technology).

These DIMMs must span both branches and all four channels. For

example, when you install the first four DIMMs, you must install two DIMMs

in branch 0 (one in channel 0 and one in channel 1) and two DIMMs in

branch 1 (one in channel 2 and one in channel 3). See T a ble 2 for the

DIMM installation sequence.

- When you upgrade the server to eight DIMMs, the DIMMs that are next to

each other (for example, DIMM connector 1 and DIMM connector 4) within

the channels of a branch must be identical in size, type, speed, and

technology. However, the DIMMs in the connectors above and below each

other within the channels of a branch do not have to be identical to each

other (for example, the DIMMs in DIMM connector 1 and DIMM connector

2).

- Both branches operate in dual-channel mode.

The following table shows the DIMM configuration upgrade sequence for

mirroring mode.

Table 2. DIMM upgrade configuration sequence in mirroring mode

Number of DIMMs

DIMM connectors

1, 4, 7, 10

1, 4, 7, 10, 2, 5, 8, 11

1, 4, 7, 10, 2, 5, 8, 11, 3, 6, 9, 12

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– Online-spare memory disables a failed rank pair of DIMMs from the system

configuration and activates an online-spare rank pair of DIMMs to replace the

failed rank pair of DIMMs. For an online-spare pair of DIMMs to be activated,

you must enable this feature and have installed an additional rank pair of

DIMMs of the same speed, type, size (or larger), and technology as the failed

pair of DIMMs. You must enable the feature through the Configuration/Setup

Utility program. To enable online-spare memory in the Configuration/Setup

Utility program, select Devices and I/O Ports → Advanced Chipset Control →

Memory Branch Mode. Use the arrow keys to change the setting for Branch

0 Rank Sparing or Branch 1 Rank Sparing to Enabled; then, save your

changes. For more information, see the section about configuring the server in

the User’s Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD. When you use

online-spare memory, you must consider the following information:

- You cannot enable online-spare memory while the server is operating in

mirroring mode.

- When using online-spare memory the two memory branches operate

independently of each other. You can enable online-spare memory for one

or both branches.

- Online-spare memory reduces the amount of available memory.

- The BIOS code assigns the online-spare DIMM pairs according to your

DIMM configuration.

- Online-spare memory works by copying information from a failed DIMM

rank to another good DIMM rank within the same memory branch.

- Online-spare memory can not copy information from one branch to the

other.

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Minimum configuration: one pair of DIMMs

(Branch 0 works independently of Branch 1)

BR0

BR1

CH1

CH3

CH2

CH0

A pair of two identical

double rank modules:

same size, speed,

and organization

Rank 0

Rank 1

DIMM 10

DIMM 11

DIMM 12

DIMM 7

DIMM 8

DIMM 9

DIMM 4

DIMM 1

Rank 1 is sparing to Rank 0

DIMM 5

DIMM 2

DIMM 6

DIMM 3

Other Configuration: Multiple Pairs of DIMMs

(Branch 0 works independently of Branch 1)

BR0

BR1

CH1

CH3

CH2

CH0

A pair of two identical

single rank modules

(512MB)

Rank 0 512 MB

DIMM 10

DIMM 11

DIMM 12

DIMM 7

DIMM 8

DIMM 9

DIMM 4

Rank 1 Empty

DIMM 1

A pair of two identical

double rank modules

(1GB)

Rank 2 512 MB

DIMM 5 DIMM 2

Rank 3 512 MB

Rank 4 1 GB

A pair of two identical

single rank modules

(1GB)

DIMM 6

Rank 5 Empty

DIMM 3

Rank 4 is used to spare any defective rank of rank 0, 2, and 3

- A rank is defined as an area or block of 64 bits that is created by using

some or all of the chips on a DIMM. For an ECC DIMM, a memory rank is

a block of 72 data bits (64 bits plus 8 ECC bits).

- The minimum memory configuration is two single-rank DIMMs that are

installed in branch 0, DIMM connector 1 (in channel 0) and connector 4 (in

channel 1); however, online-sparing is not supported with this configuration.

- To support online-sparing in branch 0, you must add a second pair of

DIMMs. The spare pair of DIMMs can be single-rank or double-rank and

must be the same speed, type, size (or larger), and technology as the

failed pair of DIMMs. The spare pair must be installed in branch 0, DIMM

connector 2 (in channel 0) and connector 5 (in channel 1). Branch 0 and

branch 1 operate independently.

v The following notes apply when the server operates in non-mirroring mode

(normal mode):

– DIMMs must be installed in matched pairs. If you install a second pair of

DIMMs in DIMM connector 7 and DIMM connector 10, they do not have to be

the same size, speed, type, and technology as the DIMMs in DIMM connector

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1 and DIMM connector 4. However, the size, speed, type, and technology of

the DIMMs that you install in DIMM connector 7 and DIMM connector 10 must

match each other.

– The following table shows the DIMM upgrade configuration sequence for

operating in non-mirroring mode (normal mode).

Table 3. 5. DIMM upgrade configuration sequence in non-mirroring mode

Number of DIMMs

DIMM connectors

1, 4

1, 4, 7, 10

1, 4, 7, 10, 2, 5

1, 4, 7, 10, 2, 5, 8, 11

1, 4, 7, 10, 2, 5, 8, 11, 3, 6

1, 4, 7, 10, 2, 5, 8, 11, 3, 6, 9, 12

v You do not have to save new configuration information when you install or

remove DIMMs.

v See the User’s Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD for more

information about memory mirroring and online-spare memory.

The following illustration shows how to install DIMMs on the system board.

DIMM 4

DIMM 3

DIMM 2

DIMM 1

DIMM 6

DIMM 10

DIMM 7

DIMM 5

DIMM 12

DIMM11

DIMM 9

DIMM 8

v Install the DIMMs in the order shown in the following table.

Table 4. DIMM installation sequence

Memory in Non-mirroring mode

Memory in mirroring mode

Number of DIMMs DIMM connectors

1, 4, 7, 10

1, 4

1, 4, 7, 10, 2, 5, 8, 11

1, 4, 7, 10

1, 4, 7, 10, 2, 5, 8, 11,

3, 6, 9, 12

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Table 4. DIMM installation sequence (continued)

Memory in Non-mirroring mode

Memory in mirroring mode

1, 4, 7, 10, 2, 5

1, 4, 7, 10, 2, 5, 8, 11

1, 4, 7, 10, 2, 5, 8, 11, 3,

6, 9, 12

To install DIMMs in the server, complete the following steps:

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

see “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 9.

2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords and

all external cables.

3. Remove the left-side cover.

Attention: When you handle static-sensitive devices, take precautions to

avoid damage from static electricity. For details about handling these devices,

Power supply

Release latch

Statement 11:

CAUTION:

The following label indicates sharp edges, corners, or joints nearby.

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Statement 17:

CAUTION:

The following label indicates moving parts nearby.

4. Remove the power supply and power-supply filler from the server by pressing

down on the release latch while you pull out on the plastic handle.

Note: The power supply, power-supply filler, or power supplies must be

removed before you attempt to rotate the power-supply cage out of the way.

Power-supply

cage handle

Power-supply

cage assembly

5. Lift the power-supply cage handle on the rear of the power supply cage, and

rotate the power-supply cage out of the way until it latches in place. Let the

power-supply cage rest on the rear power-supply structure support bracket.

Attention: To avoid breaking the retaining clips or damaging the DIMM

connectors, open and close the clips gently.

6. Install the DIMMs into DIMM connectors:

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

b. Touch the static-protective package that contains the DIMM to any unpainted

metal surface on the server. Then, remove the DIMM from the package.

c. Turn the DIMM so that the DIMM keys align correctly with the slot.

d. Insert the DIMM into the connector.

Power supply

support bracket

Power supply

release tab

7. Raise the power-supply cage slightly and press and hold the release tab on the

rear power-supply support bracket; then, lower the power-supply structure into

position. For clarity, the power-supply cage is not shown in the illustration for

clarity.

8. Install the power supply or power supplies in the power-supply cage.

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

“Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 9.

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Installing redundant power and cooling

You can install a second 835-watt hot-swap power supply. This upgrade option

includes a hot-swap power supply, two hot-swap fans, a fan structure with an air

duct and a single hot-swap fan, and a fan power cable. You must also purchase a

second power cord to connect the power supply to the power source.

To install the redundant power and cooling option, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and the guidelines in

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.

2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords

and all external cables. Remove the left-side cover.

3. Remove all adapters.

Fan air baffle

Hot-swap fan

4. Remove the fan air baffle from the fan cage assembly by pushing in on the tab

on the back of the air baffle; then, push the baffle to the left and lift it out of the

fan cage assembly.

5. Install two hot-swap fans in the empty bays of the fan cage assembly.

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Power supply

Release latch

6. Remove the power supply and power supply filler from the server by pressing

down on the release latch while you pull out.

Power-supply

cage handle

Power-supply

cage assembly

7. Lift the power-supply cage handle on the rear of the power-supply cage, and

rotate the power-supply cage out of the way until it latches in place. Let the

power-supply cage rest on the rear power-supply structure support bracket.

8. Install the transition duct on the edge of the DIMM air baffle.

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Positioning pins

DIMM air duct

Plastic

push pins

Transition duct

Rivet

a. Remove the plastic push pins that secure the DIMM air duct to the

power-supply cage.

1) Grasp the top of the plastic push pins and pull them out of the rivets.

2) Grasp the rivets and pull them out of the mounting holes and set them

to the side.

Note: If the DIMM air duct in your server is secured with screws,

remove the screws.

b. Push the air duct up toward the rear of the power-supply cage. When the

locator pins are free of the power-supply cage, you can remove the air duct

from the server.

c. Position the transition duct so that the two tabs are directly over the slots

on the side of the DIMM air duct.

d. Slide the transition duct into the slots until it clicks into place.

9. Reinstall the DIMM air duct onto the power-supply cage.

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Power supply

support bracket

Power supply

release tab

10. Raise the power-supply cage slightly and press and hold the release tab on

the rear power-supply support bracket; then, lower the power-supply structure

into position. For clarity, the power-supply cage is not shown in the illustration.

Rear fan assembly

with baffle

11. Install the rear fan and fan structure on the chassis:

a. Align the clips on the rear fan assembly with the holes in the chassis.

b. Slide the assembly toward the power-supply cage until it stops.

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Rear Fan

Connector

c. Connect the fan power cable to the connector on the system board.

12. Install the adapters.

13. Install the left-side cover.

14. From the rear of the server, install the power supplies into the server. Push

each power supply until it stops and clicks into place.

15. Connect one end of each power cord into the connector on the back of each

power supply, and connect the other end of each power cord to a properly

grounded electrical outlet.

16. Make sure that the ac power LED on the top of each 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 top of the power supply is lit also.

17. Reconnect the external cables.

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

Installing a hot-swap hard disk drive

The following notes describe the types of hard disk drives that the server supports

and other information that you must consider when installing a hard disk drive:

v Depending on model, the server supports up to eight 1-inch (26 mm) slim high,

3.5-inch SAS/SATA hot-swap hard disk drives or up to twelve 1-inch (26 mm)

slim-high, 2.5-inch, SAS/SATA hot-swap hard disk drives in the standard

hot-swap bays.

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v The hot-swap bays are arranged vertically in the standard hard disk drive cage;

the bay numbers are 0 through 7 (from top to bottom) on models with eight hard

disk drives and 0 through 11 (from top to bottom) on models with twelve hard

disk drives.

v For a list of supported optional devices for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/

v Inspect the drive tray for signs of damage.

v Make sure that the drive is correctly installed in the tray.

v See the documentation for the ServeRAID-8k, ServeRAID-8s, and the optional

ServeRAID-10is SAS controllers for instructions for installing a hard disk drive.

v All hot-swap drives in the server must have the same throughput speed rating;

using drives with different speed ratings might cause all drives to operate at the

throughput speed of the slowest drive.

v To minimize the possibility of damage to the hard disk drives when you are

installing them in a rack configuration, install the server in the rack before you

install the hard disk drives.

v You do not have to turn off the server to install hot-swap drives in the hot-swap

drive bays. However, you must turn off the server when you perform any steps

that involve installing or removing cables.

v Do not mix SAS and SATA drives in the same array.

v The drive ID of each hot-swap hard disk drive is printed on the label on the side

of the drive cage.

The following illustration shows how to install a hot-swap hard disk drive.

EMC shield

Hard disk drive

Drive tray

Drive tray handle

(in open position)

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

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

2. Remove the bezel from the server.

3. Remove the EMC shield from one of the empty hot-swap bays.

4. Make sure that the tray handle is open; then, install the hard disk drive into the

hot-swap bay.

Notes:

1. When you turn on the server, check the hard disk drive status LEDs to verify

that the hard disk drive is operating correctly.

If the amber 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.

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2. If you plan to configure the server for RAID operations through the

ServeRAID-8k controller, the ServeRAID-8s controller, the optional

ServeRAID-10is controller, or a combination of these controllers, you must

configure the disk arrays before you install the operating system. See the

ServeRAID^™documentation on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD for additional

information about RAID operation and complete instructions for using

ServeRAID Manager.

Installing an additional microprocessor

The following notes describe the type of microprocessor that the server supports

and other information that you must consider when you install a microprocessor:

v For a list of supported optional devices for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/

http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/.

v See the System x3500 Type 7977 User’s Guide on the IBM System x

Documentation CD for details about how to install a microprocessor.

v The server supports Intel Xeon dual-core or quad-core 1.6 GHz or higher

microprocessors in each socket. If you are installing two microprocessors, they

must be the same cache size and type, and the same clock speed.

v Some models support dual-core processors and quad-core processors. Do not

mix dual-core processors and quad-core processors in the same server. Install all

dual-core or all quad-core processors in the server.

v Read the documentation that comes with the microprocessor to determine

whether you must update the basic input/output system (BIOS) code in the

server. To download the most current level of BIOS code for the server, go to

v Obtain an SMP-capable operating system. For a list of supported operating

systems, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/.

v You can use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to determine the specific

type of microprocessor in the server.

To install a microprocessor, complete the following steps:

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

see “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 9.

2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords and

all external cables.

3. Lay the server on its side; then, remove the left-side cover.

Attention: When you handle static-sensitive devices, take precautions to

avoid damage from static electricity. For details about handling these devices,

4. Remove the microprocessor air duct from the fan structure. Squeeze the two

tabs on the top of the air duct together and lift the air duct out of the server.

5. Remove the microprocessor baffle and the protective film from the second

microprocessor socket.

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Heatsink 2

Microprocessor 2

Microprocessor

release lever

Microprocessor 2

VRM

6. Install the VRM.

7. Install the microprocessor:

a. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new microprocessor to

any unpainted metal surface on the server; then, remove the microprocessor

from the package.

b. Release the microprocessor retention latch by pressing down on the end,

moving it to the side, and slowly releasing it to the open (up) position.

Microprocessor

release lever

(fully open)

Microprocessor

bracket frame

c. Close the microprocessor bracket frame; then, close the microprocessor

retention latch and lock it securely in place.

d. Close the microprocessor-release lever to secure the microprocessor.

8. Open the heat-sink release lever and install a heat sink on the microprocessor

with the thermal grease side down; then, close the release lever.

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Attention: Do not touch the thermal grease on the bottom of the heat sink

after you remove the plastic cover. Touching the thermal grease will contaminate

it.

9. Reinstall the microprocessor air duct on the fan cage.

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

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 Locate the documentation that comes with the adapter and follow those

instructions in addition to the instructions in this section. If you must change the

switch or jumper settings on the adapter, follow the instructions that come with

the adapter.

v Avoid touching the components and gold-edge connectors on the adapter.

v PCI slot 6 supports half-length 5.0 V PCI adapters only.

v PCI slot 1 supports half-length 3.3 V PCI adapters only.

v PCI slots 2 through 5 support full-length 3.3 V signaling adapters only.

v The PCI configuration:

– Slot 1 is a PCI-Express x8 slot with x4 links, PCI Express 1.0a compliant.

– Slot 2 and 3 are PCI-Express x8 slots with x8 links, PCI Express 1.0a

compliant. is the default slot for the optional ServeRAID-10is controller or the

ServeRAID-8s controller.

– Slots 4 and 5 are PCI-X 133/64 slots, PCI-X 2.0 compliant.

– Slot 6 is a PCI 33/32 slot, PCI 2.2 compliant.

Note: The ServeRAID-8k, ServeRAID-8s, and the optional ServeRAID-10is SAS

controllers override the standard functionality of the integrated SAS/SATA

controller with RAID capabilities.

v The system scans PCI slots 1 through 6 to assign system resources. The system

then starts (boots) the system devices in the following order, if you have not

changed the default boot precedence: integrated Ethernet controller,

ServeRAID-8k SAS controller, and then PCI, PCI-X, and PCI-Express slots.

Note: To change the boot precedence for PCI and PCI-X devices, start the

Configuration/Setup Utility program and select Start Options from the main

menu. See the User’s Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD for details

about using the Configuration/Setup Utility program.

v The server uses a rotational interrupt technique to configure PCI adapters so that

you can install PCI adapters that do not support sharing of PCI interrupts.

v In models with 12 hard disk drives, a ServeRAID-8s controller must be installed

in PCI slot 2 and a ServeRAID-8k controller in the ServeRAID connector on the

system board.

To install an adapter, complete the following steps:

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

2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords and

all external cables. Remove the left-side cover.

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3. See the documentation that comes with the adapter for any cabling instructions

and information about jumper or switch settings. (It might be easier for you to

route cables before you install the adapter.)

Rear adapter

retention bracket

Adapter

Front adapter

retention bracket

4. Open the front and rear adapter retention brackets.

5. Remove the expansion-slot cover.

6. If you are installing a full-length adapter, remove the blue adapter guide (if any)

from the end of the adapter; then, lift the adapter-retention clip on the

adapter-support bracket. Otherwise, continue with the next step.

Adapter guide

7. Press the adapter firmly into the expansion slot, lower the adapter retention

brackets, and make sure that the brackets are closed. To release the rear

adapter retention bracket, press up on the retention clip while you rotate the

bracket forward.

Attention: Incomplete insertion might cause damage to the system board or

the adapter.

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8. Connect any required cables to the adapter.

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Installing an IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine

An optional IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine can be installed only in its

dedicated connector on the system board. The Remote Supervisor Adapter II

SlimLine is not cabled to the system board.

To install a Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine, complete the following steps:

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

“Completing the installation.”

2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords and

all external cables.

3. Remove the left-side cover.

4. Carefully lay the server on its right side and remove the left-side cover.

Adapter retention bracket

Remote Supervisor Adapter II

SlimLine retention tab

Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine

5. Open the rear adapter retention bracket and install the Remote Supervisor

Adapter II SlimLine retention tab that comes with the adapter on the bracket by

clipping it onto the adapter retention bracket.

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Remote Supervisor II

SlimLine adapter

Remote Supervisor II

SlimLine adapter retainer clip

Remote Supervisor II

SlimLine adapter support bracket

6. Carefully grasp the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine by its top edge or

upper corners, and align it with the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine

guide and the connector on the system board.

Attention: Incomplete insertion might cause damage to the system board or

the adapter.

7. Press the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine firmly into the connector and

under the retention clip on the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine support

bracket.

8. Close the rear adapter retention bracket.

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

Completing the installation

To complete the installation, complete the following steps:

1. Install the bezel:

a. Align the tabs on the left-side of the bezel with the slots on the server

chassis.

b. Insert the tabs into the slots and close the bezel.

2. Install the left-side cover.

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Cover release latch

Lock

Left-side cover

a. Position the left-side cover so that the handle is at the top.

b. Place the bottom edge of the cover onto the bottom edge of the server.

c. Rotate the top edge of left-side cover toward the server; then, press down

on the cover until it clicks into place.

d. Using the supplied key, lock the left-side cover and bezel.

3. Connect the cables and power cords. See “Connecting the cables” for more

information.

Connecting the cables

Notes:

1. Turn off the server before you connect any cables to or disconnect any cables

from the server or hot-plug adapter.

2. For additional cabling instructions, see the User’s Guide on the IBM System x

Documentation CD and the documentation that comes with the optional devices.

It might be easier for you to route any cables before you install certain optional

devices.

3. 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.

The following illustration shows the location of the input and output connectors on

the rear of the server.

Note: There are two USB connectors on the front of the server. (See “Front view”

on page 35 for the location of these two USB connectors.)

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Power cord

AC power LED

DC power LED

Mouse

Keyboard

Serial 1

(COM 1)

Parallel

Video

USB 4

Ethernet 10/100/1000

USB 3

Ethernet 10/100/1000

RJ-45

Serial 2

(COM 2)

Reattaching the bezel

The bezel comes with break-away hinges that are designed so that you can easily

reattach the bezel if the bezel is opened beyond 180° or if excessive pressure is

applied to the bezel.

Sliding hinge mount

To reattach the bezel, complete the following steps:

1. Press on the rear of the sliding hinge mount on the bezel until it extends beyond

the edge of the bezel and hold it in place.

2. Align the two halves of the hinge.

3. Press the two halves of the hinge together until they click into place; then,

release the hinge assembly.

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4. Repeat step 2 for the remaining hinge.

Updating the server configuration

When you start the server for the first time after you add or remove an internal or

external device, you might receive a message that the configuration has changed.

The Configuration/Setup Utility program starts automatically so that you can save

the new configuration settings. For more information, see the section about

configuring the server in the User’s Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD.

Some optional devices have device drivers that you must install. See the

documentation that comes with each device for information about installing device

drivers.

The server comes with 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. For

more information, see the section about using the ServerGuide Setup and

Installation CD in the User’s Guide and the operating-system documentation.

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.

If you have installed a Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine to manage the server

remotely, see the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine User’s Guide, which

comes with the adapter, for information about setting up, configuring, and using the

adapter.

For information about configuring the integrated Gigabit Ethernet controller, see the

User’s Guide.

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Chapter 3. Server controls, connectors, LEDs, and power

This chapter describes the controls and light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and how to

turn the server on and off.

Front view

The following illustration shows the controls and LEDs on the front of the server.

Note: The front bezel door is not shown so that the drive bays are visible.

System power LED

Power-control button

Hard disk drive activity LED

System locator LED

System-information LED

System-error LED

USB 2

USB 1

DVD drive

activity LED

(green)

DVD-eject button

Hard disk

drive status

LED (amber)

Hard disk

drive activity

LED (green)

System power LED: When this LED is lit and not flashing, it indicates that the

server is turned on. When this LED is flashing, it indicates that the server is turned

off and is still connected to an ac power source. When this LED is off, it indicates

that ac power is not present, or the power supply or the LED itself has failed. A

power LED is also on the rear of the server.

Power-control button: Press this button to turn the server on and off manually. A

power-control-button shield comes with the server. You can install this disk-shaped

shield to prevent the server from being turned off accidentally.

Hard disk drive activity LED: When this LED is flashing, it indicates that a hard

disk drive is in use.

System locator LED: Use this LED to visually locate the server among other

servers. You can use IBM Director to light this LED remotely.

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System-information LED: When this amber LED is on, the server power supplies

are nonredundant, or some other noncritical event has occurred. The event is

recorded in the error log. Check the light path diagnostic panel for more information

(see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x

Documentation CD).

System-error LED: When this amber LED is lit, it indicates that a system error has

occurred. Use the diagnostic LED panel and the system service label on the inside

of the left-side cover to further isolate the error. See the Problem Determination and

Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD for additional information.

USB 2 connector: Connect a USB device to this connector.

USB 1 connector: Connect a USB device to this connector.

DVD-eject button: Press this button to release a CD or DVD from the DVD drive.

Hard disk drive status LED: When this LED is lit, it indicates that the associated

hard disk drive has failed. If an optional RAID adapter is installed in the server and

the LED flashes slowly (one flash per second), the drive is being rebuilt. If the LED

flashes rapidly (three flashes per second), the controller is identifying the drive.

Hard disk drive activity LED: When this LED is flashing, it indicates that the drive

is in use.

DVD drive activity LED: When this LED is lit, it indicates that the DVD drive is in

use.

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Rear view

The following illustration shows the connectors and LEDs on the rear of the server.

Power cord

AC power LED

DC power LED

Mouse

Keyboard

Serial 1

(COM 1)

Parallel

Video

USB 4

Ethernet 10/100/1000

USB 3

Ethernet 10/100/1000

RJ-45

Serial 2

(COM 2)

Power-cord connector: Connect the power cord to this connector.

Mouse connector: Connect a mouse or other PS/2 device to this connector.

Keyboard connector: Connect a PS/2 keyboard to this connector.

Serial 1 (COM 1) connector: Connect a 9-pin serial device to this connector.

Parallel connector: Connect a parallel device to this connector.

Video connector: Connect a monitor to this connector.

USB 4 connector: Connect a USB device to this connector.

Ethernet connector: Use this connector to connect the server to a network.

USB 3 connector: Connect a USB device to this connector.

Ethernet connector: Use this connector to connect the server to a network.

RJ-45 connector: Use this connector to connect the optional Remote Supervisor

Adapter II SlimLine to a network.

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Serial 2 (COM 2) connector: Connect a 9-pin serial device to this connector. This

connector can also be redirected in the Configuration/Setup Utility program for use

with the baseboard management controller (BMC) or Remote Supervisor Adapter II

SlimLine to control the server remotely. Do not connect any 9-pin serial devices to

this connector when it is configured for use with the BMC or Remote Supervisor

Adapter II SlimLine.

Note: When this connector is configured for use with the system management, do

not connect any other 9-pin serial devices to this connector.

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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 service

microprocessor is shut down; however, the server can respond to requests from the

service microprocessor (also called the baseboard management controller), 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 20 seconds after the server is connected to ac power, the

power-control button becomes active, one or more fans might start running, and you

can turn on the server and start the operating system 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 the server is connected to an Advanced System Management interconnect

network that contains at least one server with an optional Remote Supervisor

Adapter II SlimLine installed, the server can be turned on from the Remote

Supervisor Adapter user interface.

v If your operating system supports the systems-management software for an

optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine, the systems-management

software can turn on the server.

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.

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Turning off the server

When you turn off the server and leave it connected to ac power, the server can

respond to requests from the service microprocessor, 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.

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.

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 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 seconds to turn off the server.

v If the server is connected to an Advanced System Management interconnect

network that contains at least one server with an optional Remote Supervisor

Adapter II SlimLine installed, the server can be turned off from the Remote

Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine user interface.

v If an optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine is installed in the server, the

server can be turned off from the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine user

interface.

v The integrated system management microprocessor 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 service microprocessor.

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Chapter 4. Configuring the server

The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD provides software setup tools and

installation tools that are specifically designed for your IBM server. Use this CD

during the initial installation of the server to configure basic hardware features and

to simplify the operating-system installation. (See “Using the ServerGuide Setup

and Installation CD” for more information.)

In addition to the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, you can use the following

configuration programs to customize the server hardware:

v Configuration/Setup Utility program

v Integrated System Management Firmware Update Utility program

v Baseboard management controller utility programs

v RAID configuration programs

– Use the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program or ServeRAID Manager

to configure an array of hot-swap SAS or hot-swap SATA hard disk drives. For

information about using these programs, see “Configuring hot-swap SAS or

hot-swap SATA RAID” on page 54.

– Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility program

– ServeRAID Manager

v Boot Menu program

v Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility program

For more information about these programs, see “Configuring the server” in the

User’s Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD.

Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD

The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD provides state-of-the-art programs to

detect the server model and installed optional hardware devices, configure the

server hardware, provide device drivers, and help you install the operating system.

For information about the supported operating-system versions, see the label on the

CD. If the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD did not come with the server, you

can download the latest version from http://www.ibm.com/systems/management/

serverguide/sub.html.

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” on page 88.

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 about your operating system

and adapter.

e. Start the setup and hardware configuration programs.

f. Start the operating-system installation. You will need your operating-system

CD.

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Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program

The Configuration/Setup Utility program is part of the BIOS. You can use it to

perform the following tasks:

v Change interrupt request (IRQ) settings

v Change the startup drive sequence

v Configure serial-port assignments

v Enable USB keyboard and mouse support

v Resolve configuration conflicts

v Set the date and time

v Set passwords and security settings

To start the Configuration/Setup Utility program, complete the following steps:

1. Turn on the server.

2. When the message Press F1 for Configuration/Setup is displayed, press F1.

If an administrator password has been set, you must type the administrator

password to access the full Configuration/Setup Utility menu.

Note: If you forget the power-on password or administrator password, you can

toggle switch 2 (SW4) on the system board to bypass the password check. This

enables you to reset the passwords.

3. Follow the instructions on the screen.

Using the Integrated System Management Firmware Update Utility

program

To update the firmware for the integrated system management microprocessor

(ISMP), download the Integrated System Management Firmware Update Utility

program from http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/, and run the utility program to

create a diskette that you can use to update the firmware. The utility program

updates the integrated system management firmware only and does not affect any

device drivers.

To update the firmware, complete the following steps:

1. Turn off the server.

2. Insert the diskette into the diskette drive.

3. Turn on the server. If the server does not start from the diskette, use the

Configuration/Setup Utility program to configure the diskette drive as a startup

device. (For more information, see the information about Configuration/Setup

Utility start options in the User’s Guide.) Then, start again at step 1 of this

procedure.

4. From the main menu, select Update System Management Firmware and

press Enter.

5. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the update.

If there is an error in updating the firmware, try installing the firmware again.

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Using the baseboard management controller

The baseboard management controller provides environmental monitoring for the

server. If environmental conditions exceed thresholds or if system components fail,

the baseboard management controller lights LEDs to help you diagnose the

problem and also records the error in the system event/error log.

The baseboard management controller also provides the following remote server

management capabilities through the OSA SMBridge management utility program:

v Command-line interface (IPMI Shell)

The command-line interface provides direct access to server management

functions through the IPMI protocol. Use the command-line interface to issue

commands to control the server power, view system information, and identify the

server. You can also save one or more commands as a text file and run the file

as a script.

v Serial over LAN

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.

Enabling and configuring SOL using the OSA SMBridge management

utility program

To enable and configure the server for SOL by using the OSA SMBridge

management utility program, you must update and configure the BIOS code; update

and configure the baseboard management controller (BMC) firmware; update and

configure the Ethernet controller firmware; and enable the operating system for an

SOL connection.

BIOS update and configuration

Complete the following steps to update and configure the BIOS code to enable

SOL:

1. Update the BIOS code:

a. Download the latest version of the BIOS code from http://www.ibm.com/

systems/support/.

b. Update the BIOS code, following the instructions that come with the update

file that you downloaded.

2. Update the BMC firmware:

a. Download the latest version of the BMC firmware from http://www.ibm.com/

systems/support/.

b. Update the BMC firmware, following the instructions that come with the

update file that you downloaded.

3. Configure the BIOS settings:

a. Restart the server and press F1 when you are prompted to start the

Configuration/Setup Utility program.

b. Select Devices and I/O Ports; then, make sure that the values are set as

follows:

v Serial Port A: Auto-configure

v Serial Port B: Auto-configure

c. Select Remote Console Redirection; then, make sure that the values are

set as follows:

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v Remote Console Active: Enabled

v Remote Console COM Port: COM 2

v Remote Console Baud Rate: 19200 or higher

v Remote Console Data Bits: 8

v Remote Console Parity: None

v Remote Console Stop Bits: 1

v Remote Console Text Emulation: ANSI

v Remote Console Keyboard Emulation: ANSI

v Remote Console Active After Boot: Enabled

v Remote Console Flow Control: Hardware

d. Press Esc twice to exit the Remote Console Redirection and Devices and

I/O Ports sections of the Configuration/Setup Utility program.

e. Select Advanced Setup; then, select Baseboard Management Controller

(BMC) Settings.

f. Set BMC Serial Port Access Mode to Dedicated.

g. Press Esc twice to exit the Baseboard Management Controller (BMC)

Settings and Advanced Setup sections of the Configuration/Setup Utility

program.

h. Select Save Settings; then, press Enter.

i. Press Enter to confirm.

j. Select Exit Setup; then, press Enter.

k. Make sure that Yes, exit the Setup Utility is selected; then, press Enter.

Linux configuration

For SOL operation on the server, you must configure the Linux^®operating system to

expose the Linux initialization (booting) process. This enables users to log in to the

Linux console through an SOL session and directs Linux output to the serial

console. See the documentation for your specific Linux operating-system type for

information and instructions.

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 2.1 configuration:

Note: This procedure is based on a default installation of Red Hat Enterprise Linux

ES 2.1. The file names, structures, and commands might be different for other

versions of Red Hat Linux.

Complete the following steps to configure the general Linux parameters for SOL

operation when you use the Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES 2.1 operating system.

Note: Hardware flow control prevents character loss during communication over a

serial connection. You must enable it when you use a Linux operating system.

1. Add the following line to the end of the # Run gettys in standard runlevels

section of the /etc/inittab file. This enables hardware flow control and enables

users to log in through the SOL console.

7:2345:respawn:/sbin/agetty -h ttyS0 19200 vt102

2. Add the following line at the bottom of the /etc/securetty file to enable a user to

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ttyS0

LILO configuration: If you are using LILO, complete the following steps:

1. Complete the following steps to modify the /etc/lilo.conf file:

a. Add the following text to the end of the first default=linux line

-Monitor

b. Comment out the map=/boot/map line by adding a # at the beginning of this

line.

c. Comment out the message=/boot/message line by adding a # at the beginning

of this line.

d. Add the following line before the first image= line:

# This will allow you to only Monitor the OS boot via SOL

e. Add the following text to the end of the first label=linux line:

-Monitor

f. Add the following line to the first image= section. This enables SOL.

append="console=ttyS0,19200n8 console=tty1"

g. Add the following lines between the two image= sections:

# This 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=ttyS0,19200n8 "

The following examples show the original content of the /etc/lilo.conf file and the

content of this file after modification.

Original /etc/lilo.conf contents

prompt

timeout=50

default=linux

boot=/dev/hda

map=/boot/map

install=/boot/boot.b

message=/boot/message

linear

image=/boot/vmlinuz-2.4.9-e.12smp

label=linux

initrd=/boot/initrd-2.4.9-e.12smp.img

read-only

root=/dev/hda6

image=/boot/vmlinuz-2.4.9-e.12

label=linux-up

initrd=/boot/initrd-2.4.9-e.12.img

read-only

root=/dev/hda6

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Modified /etc/lilo.conf contents

prompt

timeout=50

default=linux-Monitor

boot=/dev/hda

#map=/boot/map

install=/boot/boot.b

#message=/boot/message

linear

# This will allow you to only Monitor the OS boot via SOL

image=/boot/vmlinuz-2.4.9-e.12smp

label=linux-Monitor

initrd=/boot/initrd-2.4.9-e.12smp.img

read-only

root=/dev/hda6

append="console=ttyS0,19200n8 console=tty1"

# This 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=ttyS0,19200n8 "

image=/boot/vmlinuz-2.4.9-e.12

label=linux-up

initrd=/boot/initrd-2.4.9-e.12.img

read-only

root=/dev/hda6

2. Run the lilo command to store and activate the LILO configuration.

When the Linux operating 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 interactive mode, type

linux-Interact and then press Enter.

GRUB configuration: If you are using GRUB, complete the following steps to

modify the /boot/grub/grub.conf file:

1. Comment out the splashimage= line by adding a # at the beginning of this line.

2. Add the following line before the first title= line:

# This will allow you to only Monitor the OS boot via SOL

3. Append the following text to the first title= line:

SOL Monitor

4. Append the following text to the kernel/ line of the first title= section:

console=ttyS0,19200 console=tty1

5. Add the following five lines between the two title= sections:

# This will allow you to Interact with the OS boot via SOL

title Red Hat Linux (2.4.9-e.12smp) SOL Interactive

root (hd0,0)

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kernel /vmlinuz-2.4.9-e.12smp ro root=/dev/hda6 console=tty1

console=ttyS0,19200

initrd /initrd-2.4.9-e.12smp.img

Note: The entry that begins with kernel /vmlinuz is shown with a line break after

console=tty1. In your file, the entire entry must all be on one line.

The following examples show the original content of the /boot/grub/grub.conf file

and the content of this file after modification.

Original /boot/grub/grub.conf contents

#grub.conf generated by anaconda

# Note that you 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 root=/dev/hda6

initrd /initrd-version.img

#boot=/dev/hda

default=0

timeout=10

splashimage=(hd0,0)/grub/splash.xpm.gz

title Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES (2.4.9-e.12smp)

root (hd0,0)

kernel /vmlinuz-2.4.9-e.12smp ro root=/dev/hda6

initrd /initrd-2.4.9-e.12smp.img

title Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES-up (2.4.9-e.12)

root (hd0,0)

kernel /vmlinuz-2.4.9-e.12 ro root=/dev/hda6

initrd /initrd-2.4.9-e.12.img

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Modified /boot/grub/grub.conf contents

#grub.conf generated by anaconda

# Note that you 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 root=/dev/hda6

initrd /initrd-version.img

#boot=/dev/hda

default=0

timeout=10

# splashimage=(hd0,0)/grub/splash.xpm.gz

# This will allow you to only Monitor the OS boot via SOL

title Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES (2.4.9-e.12smp) SOL Monitor

root (hd0,0)

kernel /vmlinuz-2.4.9-e.12smp ro root=/dev/hda6 console=ttyS0,19200 console=tty1

initrd /initrd-2.4.9-e.12smp.img

# This will allow you to Interact with the OS boot via SOL

title Red Hat Linux (2.4.9-e.12smp) SOL Interactive

root (hd0,0)

kernel /vmlinuz-2.4.9-e.12smp ro root=/dev/hda6 console=tty1 console=ttyS0,19200

initrd /initrd-2.4.9-e.12smp.img

title Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES-up (2.4.9-e.12)

root (hd0,0)

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 SOL.

SUSE SLES 8.0 configuration:

Note: This procedure is based on a default installation of SUSE Linux Enterprise

Server (SLES) 8.0. The file names, structures, and commands might be different for

other versions of SUSE LINUX.

Complete the following steps to configure the general Linux parameters for SOL

operation when you use the SLES 8.0 operating system.

Note: Hardware flow control prevents character loss during communication over a

serial connection. You must enable it when you use a Linux operating system.

1. Add the following line to the end of the # getty-programs for the normal

runlevels section of the /etc/inittab file. This enables hardware flow control and

enables users to log in through the SOL console.

7:2345:respawn:/sbin/agetty -h ttyS0 19200 vt102

2. Add the following line after the tty6 line at the bottom of the /etc/securetty file to

enable a user to log in as the root user through the SOL console:

ttyS0

3. Complete the following steps to modify the /boot/grub/menu.lst file:

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a. Comment out the gfxmenu line by adding a # in front of the word gfxmenu.

b. Add the following line before the first title line:

# This will allow you to only Monitor the OS boot via SOL

c. Append the following text to the first title line:

SOL Monitor

d. Append the following text to the kernel line of the first title section:

console=ttyS0,19200 console=tty1

e. Add the following four lines between the first two title sections:

# This will allow you to Interact with the OS boot via SOL

title linux SOL Interactive

kernel (hd0,1)/boot/vmlinuz root=/dev/hda2 acpi=oldboot vga=791

console=tty1 console=ttyS0,19200

initrd (hd0,1)/boot/initrd

The following examples show the original content of the /boot/grub/menu.lst

file and the content of this file after modification.

Original /boot/grub/menu.lst contents

Notes

gfxmanu (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

initrd (hd0,1)/boot/initrd

title floppy

root

chainloader +1

title failsafe

kernal (hd0,1)/boot/vmlinuz.shipped root=/dev/hda2 ide=nodma apm=off vga=normal nosmp

disableapic maxcpus=0 3

initrd (hd0,1)/boot/initrd.shipped

Note 1: The kernel line is shown with a line break. In your file, the entire entry must all be on one line.

Modified /boot/grub/menu.lst contents

Notes

#gfxmanu (hd0,1)/boot/message

color white/blue black/light-gray

default 0

timeout 8

# This will allow you to only Monitor the OS boot via SOL

title linux SOL Monitor

kernel (hd0,1)/boot/vmlinuz root=/dev/hda2 acpi=oldboot vga=791 console=ttyS1,19200

console=tty1

initrd (hd0,1)/boot/initrd

# This will allow you to Interact with the OS boot via SOL

title linux SOL Interactive

kernel (hd0,1)/boot/vmlinuz root=/dev/hda2 acpi=oldboot vga=791 console=tty1 console=ttyS0,19200

initrd (hd0,1)/boot/initrd

title floppy

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Modified /boot/grub/menu.lst contents

Notes

root

chainloader +1

title failsafe

kernel (hd0,1)/boot/vmlinuz.shipped root=/dev/hda2 ide=nodma apm=off vga=normal nosmp

disableapic maxcpus=0 3

initrd (hd0,1)/boot/initrd.shipped

Note 1: The kernel line is shown with a line break. In your file, the entire entry must all be on one line.

You must restart the Linux operating system after you complete these procedures

for the changes to take effect and to enable SOL.

Microsoft Windows 2003 Standard Edition configuration

Note: This procedure is based on a default installation of the Microsoft Windows

2003 operating system.

Complete the following steps to configure the Windows 2003 operating system for

SOL operation. You must be logged in as a user with administrator access to

perform this procedure.

1. Complete the following steps to determine which boot entry ID to modify:

a. Type bootcfg at a Windows command 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, Standard. Write down the boot

entry ID for use in the next step.

2. To enable the Microsoft Windows Emergency Management System (EMS), at a

Windows command prompt, type

bootcfg /EMS ON /PORT COM1 /BAUD 19200 /ID boot_id

where boot_id is the boot entry ID from step 1b; then, press Enter.

3. Complete the following steps to verify that the EMS console is redirected to the

COM2 serial port:

a. Type bootcfg at a Windows command prompt; then, press Enter to display

the current boot options for your server.

b. Verify the following changes to the bootcfg settings:

v In the Boot Loader Settings section, make sure that redirect is set to

COM2 and that redirectbaudrate is set to 19200.

v In the Boot Entries section, make sure that the OS Load Options: line

has /redirect appended to the end of it.

The following examples show the original bootcfg program output and the output

after modification.

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Original bootcfg program output

Boot Loader Settings

----------------------------

timeout: 30

default: multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS

Boot Entries

----------------

Boot entry ID: 1

OS Friendly Name: Windows Server 2003, Standard

Path: multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS

OS Load Options: /fastdetect

Modified bootcfg program output

Boot Loader Settings

----------------------------

timeout: 30

default: multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS

redirect: COM1

redirectbaudrate: 19200

Boot Entries

----------------

Boot entry ID: 1

OS Friendly Name: Windows Server 2003, Standard

Path: multi(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 enable SOL.

Installing the OSA SMBridge management utility program

Complete the following steps to install the OSA SMBridge management utility

program on a server running a Windows operating system:

1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/ and download the utility program

and create the OSA BMC Management Utility CD.

2. Insert the OSA BMC Management Utility CD into the drive. The InstallShield

wizard starts, and a window similar to that shown in the following illustration

opens.

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3. Follow the prompts to complete the installation.

The installation program prompts you for a TCP/IP port number and an IP

address. Specify an IP address, if you want to limit the connection requests that

will be accepted by the utility program. To accept connections from any server,

type INADDR_ANY as the IP address. Also specify the port number that the utility

program will use. These values will be recorded in the smbridge.cfg file for the

automatic startup of the utility program.

Complete the following steps to install the OSA SMBridge management utility

program on a server running a Linux operating system. You must be logged in as a

root user to perform these procedures.

1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/ and download the utility program

and create the OSA BMC Management Utility CD.

2. Insert the OSA BMC Management Utility CD into the drive.

3. Type mount/mnt/cdrom.

4. Locate the directory where the installation RPM package is located and type

cd/mnt/cdrom.

5. Type the following command to run the RPM package and start the installation:

rpm -ivh smbridge-2.0-XX.rpm

6. Follow the prompts to complete the installation. When the installation is

complete, the utility copies files to the following directories:

/etc/init.d/SMBridge

/etc/smbridge.cfg

/usr/sbin/smbriged

/var/log/smbridge/Liscense.txt

/var/log/smbridge/Readme.txt

The utility starts automatically when the server is started. You can also locate the

/ect/init.d directory to start the utility and use the following commands to manage

the utility:

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smbridge status

smbridge start

smbridge stop

smbridge restart

Using the baseboard management controller utility programs

Use the baseboard management controller utility programs to configure the

baseboard management controller, download firmware updates and SDR/FRU

updates, and remotely manage a network.

Using the baseboard management controller configuration utility

program

Use the baseboard management controller configuration utility program to view or

change the baseboard management controller configuration settings. You can also

use the utility program to save the configuration to a file for use on multiple servers.

Complete the following steps to start the baseboard management controller

configuration utility program:

1. Insert the configuration utility diskette into the diskette drive and restart the

server.

2. From a command-line 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 firmware update utility disk to update the

baseboard management controller firmware and SDR/FRU data. The firmware

update utility updates the baseboard management controller firmware and

SDR/FRU data only and does not affect any device drivers.

Note: To ensure correct server operation, be sure to update the server baseboard

management controller firmware before you update the BIOS code.

To update the firmware, if the Linux or Windows operating-system update package

is available from the World Wide Web and you have obtained the applicable update

package, follow the instructions that come with the update package.

Using the OSA SMBridge management utility program

Use the OSA SMBridge management utility program to remotely manage and

configure a network. The utility program provides the following remote management

capabilities:

v CLI (command-line interface) mode

Use CLI mode to remotely perform power-management and system identification

control functions over a LAN or serial port interface from a command-line

interface. Use CLI mode also to remotely view the system event/error log.

Use the following commands in CLI mode:

– identify

Control the system-locator LED on the front of the server.

– power

Turn the server on and off remotely.

– sel

Perform operations with the BMC System Event Log.

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– sysinfo

Display general system information that is related to the server and the

baseboard management controller.

v Serial over LAN

Use the Serial over LAN capability to remotely perform control and management

functions over a Serial over LAN (SOL) network. You can also use SOL to

remotely view and change the server BIOS settings.

At a command prompt, type Telnet localhost 623 to access the SOL network.

Type help at the smbridge> prompt for more information.

Use the following commands in an SOL session:

– connect

Connect to the LAN. Type connect -ip ip_address -u username -p

password.

– identify

Control the system-locator LED on the front of the server.

– power

Turn the server on and off remotely.

– reboot

Force the server to restart.

– sel get

Display the system event/error log.

– sol

Configure the SOL function.

– sysinfo

Display system information that is related to the server and the globally

unique identifier (GUID).

Using the ServeRAID configuration programs

The ServeRAID-8k SAS Controller enables you to configure multiple physical SAS

hard disk drives to operate as logical drives in a disk array. The server comes with

a CD that contains the ServeRAID Manager program, which you can use to

configure the ServeRAID-8k, ServeRAID-8s, and the optional ServeRAID-10is SAS

controllers. For information about these programs, see the User’s Guide on the IBM

System x Documentation CD. If your server comes with an operating system

installed, such as Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server, see the software

documentation that comes with the server for configuration information.

Configuring hot-swap SAS or hot-swap SATA RAID

Use the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program or ServeRAID Manager to

configure and manage hot-swap SAS or hot-swap SATA redundant array of

independent disks (RAID). Be sure to use these programs as described in this

document.

v Use the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program to:

– Perform a low-level format on a hard disk drive

– View or change IDs for some attached devices

– Set protocol parameters on hard disk drives

v Use ServeRAID Manager to:

– Configure arrays

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– View the RAID configuration and associated devices

– Monitor operation of the RAID controller

Consider the following information when you use the IBM ServeRAID Configuration

Utility program or ServeRAID Manager to configure and manage arrays:

v The ServeRAID-8s SAS controller supports RAID levels 0, 1, 1E, 5. 6, 10, 50,

and 60.

v Servers that come with twelve 2.5-inch hot-swap SAS drives also come with two

ServeRAID SAS controllers; a ServeRAID-8k controller in the ServeRAID

connector on the system board and a ServeRAID-8s controller in PCI Express

slot 2. The ServeRAID-8k controller supports the first eight hard disk drives, and

the ServeRAID-8s controller supports the four remaining hard disk drives.

v The integrated ServeRAID-8k controller is disabled when BIOS detects an

optional ServeRAID-10is has been installed in the server.

v When you configure the 12 hard disk drives, you may configure the first eight

drives into an array that is attached to the ServeRAID-8k and the remaining four

drives into an array that is attached to the ServeRAID-8s.

v Hard disk drive capacities affect how you create arrays. The drives in an array

can have different capacities, but the ServeRAID controllers treat them as if they

all have the capacity of the smallest hard disk drive.

v To help ensure signal quality, do not use drives with different speeds and data

rates.

v Do not include SAS and SATA drives in the same array.

v To update the firmware and BIOS code for an optional ServeRAID controller or

controllers, you must use the IBM ServeRAID Support CD that comes with the

ServeRAID option.

Using the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program

Use the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program to perform the following

tasks:

v Configure a redundant array of independent disks (RAID) array

v View or change the RAID configuration and associated devices

Starting the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program

To start the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program, complete the following

steps:

1. Turn on the server.

2. When the prompt <<< Press <CTRL><A> for IBM ServeRAID Configuration

Utility! >>> is displayed, press Ctrl+A.

3. To select the channel for which you want to change settings, use the arrow keys

and press Enter.

4. To change the settings of the selected items, follow the instructions on the

screen. Be sure to press Enter to save your changes.

IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility menu choices

The following choices are on the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility menu:

v Array Configuration Utility

Select this choice to create, manage, or delete arrays or to initialize drives.

v SerialSelect Utility

Select this choice to configure the controller interface definitions or to configure

the physical transfer and SAS address of the selected drive.

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v Disk Utilities

Select this choice to format a disk or verify the disk media. Select a device from

the list and read the instructions on the screen carefully before you make a

selection.

Using ServeRAID Manager

Use ServeRAID Manager, which is on the IBM ServeRAID Manager Application CD,

to perform the following tasks:

v Configure a redundant array of independent disks (RAID) array

v Erase all data from a hard disk drive and return the disk to the factory-default

settings

v View the RAID configuration and associated devices

v Monitor the operation of the RAID controller

To perform some tasks, you can run ServeRAID Manager as an installed program.

However, to configure the RAID controller and perform an initial RAID configuration

on the server, you must run ServeRAID Manager in Startable CD mode, as

described in the instructions in this section.

See the ServeRAID documentation on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD for

additional information about RAID technology and instructions for using ServeRAID

Manager to configure the RAID controller. Additional information about ServeRAID

Manager is also available from the Help menu. For information about a specific

object in the ServeRAID Manager tree, select the object and click Actions --> Hints

and tips.

Configuring the RAID controller

By running ServeRAID Manager in Startable CD mode, you can configure the RAID

controller before you install the operating system. The information in this section

assumes that you are running ServeRAID Manager in Startable CD mode.

To run ServeRAID Manager in Startable CD mode, turn on the server; then, insert

the CD into the CD-RW/DVD drive. If ServeRAID Manager detects an unconfigured

controller and ready drives, the Configuration wizard starts.

In the Configuration wizard, you can select express configuration or custom

configuration. Express configuration automatically configures the controller by

grouping the first two physical drives in the ServeRAID Manager tree into an array

and creating a RAID level-1 logical drive. If you select custom configuration, you

can select the physical drives that you want to group into an array and create a

hot-spare drive.

Using express configuration: To use express configuration, complete the

following steps:

1. In the ServeRAID Manager tree, click the controller.

2. Click Express configuration.

3. Click Next.

4. In the “Configuration summary” window, review the information. To change the

configuration, click Modify arrays.

5. Click Apply; when you are asked whether you want to apply the new

configuration, click Yes. The configuration is saved in the controller and in the

physical drives.

6. Exit from ServeRAID Manager and remove the CD from the CD-RW/DVD drive.

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7. Restart the server.

Using custom configuration: To use custom configuration, complete the

following steps:

1. In the ServeRAID Manager tree, click the controller.

2. Click Custom configuration.

3. Click Next.

4. In the “Create arrays” window, from the list of ready drives, select the drives

that you want to group into the array.

5. Click the (Add selected drives) icon to add the drives to the array.

6. If you want to configure a hot-spare drive, complete the following steps:

a. Click the Spares tab.

b. Select the physical drive that you want to designate as the hot-spare drive,

and click the (Add selected drives) icon.

7. Click Next.

8. In the “Configuration summary” window, review the information. To change the

configuration, click Back.

9. Click Apply; when you are asked whether you want to apply the new

configuration, click Yes. The configuration is saved in the controller and in the

physical drives.

10. Exit from ServeRAID Manager and remove the CD from the CD-RW/DVD

drive.

11. Restart the server.

Viewing the configuration

You can use ServeRAID Manager to view information about RAID controllers and

the RAID subsystem (such as arrays, logical drives, hot-spare drives, and physical

drives). When you click an object in the ServeRAID Manager tree, information about

that object appears in the right pane. To display a list of available actions for an

object, click the object and click Actions.

Using the RAID configuration programs

Use the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility program and ServeRAID Manager to

configure and manage redundant array of independent disks (RAID) arrays. Be sure

to use these programs as described in this document.

v Use the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility program to:

– Perform a low-level format on a SAS/SATA hard disk drive

– View or change IDs for attached devices

– Set protocol parameters on SAS/SATA hard disk drives

v Use ServeRAID Manager to:

– Configure arrays

– View the RAID configuration and associated devices

– Monitor operation of the RAID controllers

Consider the following information when you use the Adaptec RAID Configuration

Utility program and ServeRAID Manager to configure and manage arrays:

v The ServeRAID-8k SAS controller that comes with some server models supports

RAID levels 0, 1, 1e, 5, 6, and 10.

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v The optional ServeRAID-10is SAS controller that you can install in your server,

supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60.

v Servers that come with twelve 2.5-inch hot-swap SAS drives also come with two

ServeRAID SAS controllers; a ServeRAID-8k Controller in the ServeRAID

connector on the system board and a ServeRAID-8s controller in PCI Express

slot 2. The ServeRAID-8k controller supports the first eight hard disk drives, and

the ServeRAID-8s supports the four remaining hard disk drives.

v The integrated ServeRAID-8k controller is disabled when BIOS detects an

optional ServeRAID-10is controller in the server.

v Hard disk drive capacities affect how you create arrays. The drives in an array

can have different capacities, but the ServeRAID controllers treat them as if they

all have the capacity of the smallest hard disk drive.

v To help ensure signal quality, do not use drives with different speeds and data

rates in the array.

v You can set up a mirror after the operating system is installed on the primary

drive. You must make sure that the primary drive has the lower ID (for example,

0).

v To update the firmware and BIOS code for the ServeRAID-8k SAS Controller,

you must use the IBM ServeRAID Support CD that comes with the server.

v If you install a different type of RAID controller, see the documentation that

comes with the controller for information about viewing and changing SAS

settings for attached devices.

Starting the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility program

To start the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility program, complete the following

steps:

1. Turn on the server.

2. When the prompt <<< Press <CTRL><A> for Adaptec RAID Configuration

Utility! >>> is displayed, press Ctrl+A.

3. To select a choice from the menu, use the arrow keys to highlight it and press

Enter.

Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility menu choices

The following choices are on the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility menu:

v Array Configuration Utility

Select this choice to create, manage, or delete arrays or to initialize drives.

v SerialSelect Utility

Select this choice to configure the controller interface definitions or to configure

the physical transfer and SAS address of the selected drive.

v Disk Utilities

Select this choice to format a disk or verify the disk media. Select a device from

the list and read the instructions on the screen carefully before you make a

selection.

Creating a RAID array

To create a RAID array, complete the following steps:

1. Start the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility program.

2. Select Array Configuration Utility.

3. From the Main menu, select Create Array.

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Note: Hard disk drives in an array can have different capacities, but the

ServeRAID-8k, ServeRAID-8s, and the optional ServeRAID-10is SAS controllers

treat them as if they all have the capacity of the smallest hard disk drive.

4. From the list of available drives, select the drives that you want to include in the

array and press Enter.

5. From the list of available RAID levels, select the one that you want to use.

6. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the configuration; then, select

Done to exit.

7. Restart the server.

Viewing the array configuration

To view information about the RAID array, complete the following steps:

1. Start the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility program.

2. Select Array Configuration Utility.

3. From the Main menu, select Manage Arrays.

4. Select an array and press Enter.

5. To exit from the program, press Esc.

Using ServeRAID Manager

Use ServeRAID Manager, which is on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD, to:

v Configure a redundant array of independent disks (RAID) array

v Restore a SAS hard disk drive to the factory-default settings, erasing all data

from the disk

v View the RAID configuration and associated devices

v Monitor the operation of the RAID controllers

To perform some tasks, you can run ServeRAID Manager as an installed program.

However, to configure the installed ServeRAID controller and perform an initial

RAID configuration on the server, you must run ServeRAID Manager in Startable

CD mode, as described in the instructions in this section. If you install a different

type of RAID adapter in the server, use the configuration method that is described

in the instructions that come with that adapter to view or change SAS settings for

attached devices.

See the ServeRAID documentation on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD for

additional information about RAID technology and instructions for using ServeRAID

Manager to configure the installed ServeRAID controller. Additional information

about ServeRAID Manager is also available from the Help menu. For information

about a specific object in the ServeRAID Manager tree, select the object and click

Actions --> Hints and tips.

Configuring the controller

By running ServeRAID Manager in Startable CD mode, you can configure the

installed controller before you install the operating system. The information in this

section assumes that you are running ServeRAID Manager in Startable CD mode.

To run ServeRAID Manager in Startable CD mode, turn on the server; then, insert

the CD into the CD drive. If ServeRAID Manager detects an unconfigured controller

and ready drives, the Configuration wizard starts.

In the Configuration wizard, you can select express configuration or custom

configuration. Express configuration automatically configures the controller by

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grouping the first two physical drives in the ServeRAID Manager tree into an array

and creating a RAID level-1 logical drive. If you select custom configuration, you

can select the two physical drives that you want to group into an array and create a

hot-spare drive.

Using express configuration: To use express configuration, complete the

following steps:

1. In the ServeRAID Manager tree, click the controller.

2. Click Express configuration.

3. Click Next. The “Configuration summary” window opens.

4. In the “Configuration summary” window, review the information. To change the

configuration, click Modify arrays.

5. Click Apply; when you are asked whether you want to apply the new

configuration, click Yes. The configuration is saved in the controller and in the

physical drives.

6. Exit from ServeRAID Manager and remove the CD from the CD drive.

7. Restart the server.

Using custom configuration: To use custom configuration, complete the

following steps:

1. In the ServeRAID Manager tree, click the controller.

2. Click Custom configuration.

3. Click Next. The “Create arrays” window opens.

4. From the list of ready drives, select the two drives that you want to group into

the array.

5. Click the (Add selected drives) icon to add the drives to the array.

6. If you want to configure a hot-spare drive, complete the following steps:

a. Click the Spares tab.

b. Select the physical drive that you want to designate as the hot-spare drive,

and click the (Add selected drives) icon.

7. Click Next. The “Configuration summary” window opens.

8. Review the information in the “Configuration summary” window. To change the

configuration, click Back.

9. Click Apply; then, click Yes when asked if you want to apply the new

configuration. The configuration is saved in the controller and in the physical

drives.

10. Exit from ServeRAID Manager and remove the CD from the CD-RW/DVD

drive.

11. Restart the server.

Viewing the configuration

You can use ServeRAID Manager to view information about RAID controllers and

the RAID subsystem (such as arrays, logical drives, hot-spare drives, and physical

drives). When you click an object in the ServeRAID Manager tree, information about

that object is displayed in the right pane. To display a list of available actions for an

object, click the object and click Actions.

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Using the Boot Menu program

The Boot Menu program is a built-in, menu-driven configuration program that you

can use to temporarily redefine the first startup device without changing settings in

the Configuration/Setup Utility program.

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

1. Turn off the server.

2. Restart the server.

3. Press F12.

4. Select the startup device.

The next time the server is started, it returns to the startup sequence that is set in

the Configuration/Setup Utility program.

Enabling the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility program

The Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility is part of the BIOS. 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.

To enable the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility program, complete the following

steps:

1. From the Configuration/Setup Utility main menu, select Devices and I/O Ports

and press Enter.

2. Select Planar Ethernet and use the Right Arrow (→) key to set it to Enabled.

3. Select Save Settings and press Enter.

Configuring the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet controller

The Ethernet controller is integrated on the system board. It provides an interface

for connecting to a 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1 Gbps network and provides full duplex

(FDX) capability, which enables simultaneous transmission and reception of data on

the network. If the Ethernet port in the server supports auto-negotiation, the

controller detects the data-transfer rate (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, or 1000BASE-T)

and duplex mode (full-duplex or half-duplex) of the network and automatically

operates at that rate and mode.

You do not have to set any jumpers or configure the controller. However, you must

install a device driver to enable the operating system to address the controller. To

find updated information about configuring the controller, complete the following

steps.

Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. The actual procedure

might vary slightly from what is described in this document.

2. Under Product support, click System x.

3. Under Popular links, click Publications lookup .

4. From the Product family menu, select System 7977 and click Continue.

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Chapter 5. Solving problems

This chapter provides basic troubleshooting information to help you solve some

common problems that might occur while you are setting up the server.

If you cannot diagnose and correct a problem by using the information in this

chapter, see Appendix A, “Getting help and technical assistance,” on page 95, the

Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation

CD, and the “Server Support” flowchart in the front of this document.

Diagnostic tools overview

The following tools are available to help you diagnose and solve hardware-related

problems:

v POST beep codes

The power-on self-test beep codes indicate the detection of a problem.

– One beep indicates successful completion of POST, with no errors.

– More than one beep indicates that POST detected a problem. Error messages

also appear during startup if POST detects a hardware-configuration problem.

See “POST beep code descriptions” and the Problem Determination and

Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD for more information.

v Troubleshooting charts

These tables list problem symptoms and actions to correct the problems. See

“Troubleshooting tables” on page 77 for more information.

v Diagnostic programs and error messages

The system diagnostic programs are provided on the IBM Enhanced Diagnostics

CD. These diagnostic programs are used to troubleshoot problems in the server.

See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x

Documentation CD for more information about the diagnostic programs and error

messages.

v Light path diagnostics

Use light path diagnostics to diagnose system errors quickly. See “Light path

diagnostics” on page 90 for more information.

v IBM Electronic Service Agent

IBM Electronic Service Agent is a software tool that monitors the server for

hardware error events and automatically submits electronic service requests to

the IBM Support Center. Also, it can collect and transmit system configuration

information on a scheduled basis so that the information is available to you and

your support representative. It uses minimal system resources, is available free

of charge, and can be downloaded from the Web. For more information and to

download Electronic Service Agent, go to http://www.ibm.com/support/electronic/.

POST beep code descriptions

POST emits one beep to signal successful completion. If POST detects a problem

during startup, other beep codes might occur. Use the following beep code

descriptions to help diagnose and solve problems that are detected during startup.

Note: See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x

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One beep

POST was completed successfully without detecting any errors.

Other beep codes

See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x

Documentation CD for information about other beep codes.

POST error codes

The following table provides an abbreviated list of the error messages that might

appear during POST. See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the

IBM System x Documentation CD for more information about the POST error

messages. To check for updated technical information, complete the following steps.

Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. The actual procedure

might vary slightly from what is described in this document.