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IBM System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2
Types7141and7233
User’s Guide
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IBM System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2
Types7141and7233
User’s Guide
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Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the information in “Notices,” on page 79, the Warranty
Information document, and the IBM Safety Information and Environmental Notices and User Guide documents on the
Documentation CD.
Fifth Edition (October 2009)
© Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2009.
US Government Users Restricted Rights – Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract
with IBM Corp.

Contents
Safety ............................v
Chapter 1. The System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 server ......1
Related documentation ......................1
Notices and statements in this document................2
Features and specifications.....................4
What your server offers ......................6
Reliability, availability, and serviceability ................8
IBM Director ..........................9
The UpdateXpress program ....................10
Server controls, connectors, LEDs, and power .............11
Front view..........................11
Rear view ..........................13
Server power features .....................15
Chapter 2. Installing optional devices................19
Server components .......................19
Memory-card DIMM connectors ..................21
Memory-card LEDs ......................21
Microprocessor-board connectors .................22
Microprocessor-board LEDs ...................23
Microprocessor-board jumpers ..................24
I/O-board connectors......................25
I/O-board LEDs........................25
I/O-board jumpers .......................26
SAS-backplane connectors ...................27
Installation guidelines ......................28
Limitations in a single-power-supply server operating at 110 V ac installation 29
System reliability guidelines ...................29
Working inside the server with the power on .............29
Handling static-sensitive devices .................30
Removing the cover and bezel ...................30
Installing a ServeRAID-MR10k SAS controller .............31
Installing an adapter .......................33
Installing a hot-swap power supply .................35
Installing a hot-swap hard disk drive .................36
Installing a DVD drive ......................38
Installing an internal removable flash drive...............38
Memory module ........................39
Active Memory ........................43
Adding and replacing a memory card................44
Installing DIMMs .......................46
Installing a microprocessor ....................50
Completing the installation.....................55
Connecting the cables .....................56
Updating the server configuration .................57
Chapter 3. Configuring the server .................59
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program .............60
Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program ............60
Configuration/Setup Utility menu choices ..............60
Passwords .........................66
Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD ............68
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ServerGuide features .....................68
Setup and configuration overview .................68
Typical operating-system installation ................69
Installing your operating system without using ServerGuide .......69
Using the Boot Menu program ...................70
Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller ...............70
Using the baseboard management controller utility programs ........70
Using the configuration utility program ...............70
Using the firmware update utility program ..............71
Using the management utility program ...............73
Using the RAID configuration programs ................73
Using the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program ...........74
Using the LSI Logic MegaRAID Storage Manager program........75
Chapter 4. Updating IBM Director .................77
Appendix. Notices .......................79
Trademarks ..........................79
Important notes.........................80
Particulate contamination .....................81
Documentation format ......................81
Electronic emission notices ....................82
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement .........82
Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement ........82
Avis de conformité à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada ........82
Australia and New Zealand Class A statement ............82
United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirement.........82
European Union EMC Directive conformance statement .........83
Taiwanese Class A warning statement ...............83
Germany Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive ...........83
People's Republic of China Class A warning statement .........84
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement . . . 84
Korean Class A warning statement ................84
Index ............................85
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Safety
Before installing this product, read the Safety Information.
Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações de Segurança.
Pred instalací tohoto produktu si prectete prírucku bezpecnostních instrukcí.
Læs sikkerhedsforskrifterne, før du installerer dette produkt.
Lees voordat u dit product installeert eerst de veiligheidsvoorschriften.
Ennen kuin asennat tämän tuotteen, lue turvaohjeet kohdasta Safety Information.
Avant d’installer ce produit, lisez les consignes de sécurité.
Vor der Installation dieses Produkts die Sicherheitshinweise lesen.
Prima di installare questo prodotto, leggere le Informazioni sulla Sicurezza.
Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen (Safety Information) før du installerer dette produktet.
Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança.
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Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad.
Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten.
Important:
Each caution and danger statement in this document is labeled with a number. This
number is used to cross reference an English-language caution or danger
statement with translated versions of the caution or danger statement in the Safety
Information document.
For example, if a caution statement is labeled “Statement 1,” translations for that
caution statement are in the Safety Information document under “Statement 1.”
Be sure to read all caution and danger statements in this document before you
perform the procedures. Read any additional safety information that comes with the
server or optional device before you install the device.
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Statement 1:
DANGER
Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is
hazardous.
To avoid a shock hazard:
vDo not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation,
maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical
storm.
vConnect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical
outlet.
vConnect to properly wired outlets any equipment that will be attached to
this product.
vWhen possible, use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal
cables.
vNever turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire, water, or
structural damage.
vDisconnect the attached power cords, telecommunications systems,
networks, and modems before you open the device covers, unless
instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration procedures.
vConnect and disconnect cables as described in the following table when
installing, moving, or opening covers on this product or attached
devices.
To Connect: To Disconnect:
1. Turn everything OFF.
2. First, attach all cables to devices.
3. Attach signal cables to connectors.
4. Attach power cords to outlet.
5. Turn device ON.
1. Turn everything OFF.
2. First, remove power cords from outlet.
3. Remove signal cables from connectors.
4. Remove all cables from devices.
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Statement 2:
CAUTION:
When replacing the lithium battery, use only IBM Part Number 15F8409 or an
equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer. If your system has
a module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with the same module
type made by the same manufacturer. The battery contains lithium and can
explode if not properly used, handled, or disposed of.
Do not:
vThrow or immerse into water
vHeat to more than 100°C (212°F)
vRepair or disassemble
Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations.
Statement 3:
CAUTION:
When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic devices, or
transmitters) are installed, note the following:
vDo not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could
result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable
parts inside the device.
vUse of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than
those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure.
DANGER
Some laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser
diode. Note the following.
Laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view directly
with optical instruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam.
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