IBM iDataPlex dx360 M4 User manual

System x iDataPlex dx360 M4 Types 7918 and 7919
User’s Guide
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System x iDataPlex dx360 M4 Types 7918 and 7919
User’s Guide
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Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the information in Appendix B, “Notices,” on page 57, the IBM
Safety Information and Environmental Notices and User Guide documents on the IBM Documentation CD, and the Warranty
Information document.
The most recent version of this document is available at http://www.ibm.com/supportportal/.
First Edition (February 2012)
© Copyright IBM Corporation 2012.
US Government Users Restricted Rights – Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract
with IBM Corp.

Contents
Safety ............................v
Chapter 1. Introduction ......................1
The IBM System x Documentation CD.................2
Hardware and software requirements ................2
Using the Documentation Browser .................2
Related documentation ......................3
Notices and statements in this document................4
Features and specifications.....................5
What your server offers ......................7
Reliability, availability, and serviceability ................9
IBM Systems Director ......................10
The UpdateXpress System Packs ..................11
Chapter 2. Components, features, and controls ............13
System-board tray components ...................13
System-board connectors ....................15
System-board jumpers .....................16
Flexible chassis features .....................17
Hardware configuration ......................18
Operator panel controls, connectors, LEDs, and power ..........18
Front view .........................18
Rear view ..........................20
System-board tray power features .................20
Chapter 3. Installing optional devices................23
Instructions for IBM Business Partners ................23
How to send DSA data to IBM ...................23
Installation guidelines ......................24
System reliability guidelines ...................25
Working inside the server with the power on .............25
Handling static-sensitive devices .................26
Removing a system-board tray from a 2U chassis ............27
Removing the system-board tray cover ................27
Removing a simple-swap hard disk drive ...............28
Installing a simple-swap hard disk drive ................29
Installing a memory module ....................30
DIMM installation sequence ...................33
Installing a DIMM .......................33
Installing the dual-port network adapter ................35
Completing the installation.....................36
Reinstalling the system-board tray cover ..............36
Reinstalling a system-board tray in a 2U chassis ...........37
Connecting the cables .....................38
Updating the server configuration .................38
Chapter 4. Configuring the server .................39
Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD ............39
ServerGuide features .....................40
Setup and configuration overview .................41
Typical operating-system installation ................41
Installing your operating system without using ServerGuide .......41
Using the Setup utility ......................42
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Starting the Setup utility ....................42
Setup utility menu choices....................42
Passwords .........................46
Using the Boot Manager program ..................47
Starting the backup server firmware .................47
Using the integrated management module II ..............47
Obtaining the IP address for the IMM2 ...............49
Logging on to the web interface..................49
Using the embedded hypervisor ..................50
Enabling the Intel Gigabit Ethernet Utility program ............50
Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller ...............50
Using the LSI Configuration Utility program ..............51
Starting the LSI Configuration Utility program .............52
Formatting a hard disk drive ...................52
Creating a RAID array of hard disk drives ..............52
IBM Advanced Settings Utility program ................53
Updating IBM Systems Director ...................53
The UpdateXpress System Pack Installer ...............54
Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance ..........55
Before you call .........................55
Using the documentation .....................55
Getting help and information from the World Wide Web ..........55
Software service and support ...................56
Hardware service and support ...................56
IBM Taiwan product service ....................56
Appendix B. Notices ......................57
Trademarks ..........................57
Important notes.........................58
Particulate contamination .....................59
Documentation format ......................59
Telecommunication regulatory statement ...............60
Electronic emission notices ....................60
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement .........60
Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement ........60
Avis de conformité à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada ........60
Australia and New Zealand Class A statement ............60
European Union EMC Directive conformance statement .........61
Germany Class A statement ...................61
VCCI Class A statement ....................62
Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA)
statement .........................62
Korea Communications Commission (KCC) statement .........62
Russia Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Class A statement.......63
People's Republic of China Class A electronic emission statement .....63
Taiwan Class A compliance statement ...............63
Index ............................65
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Safety
Before installing this product, read the Safety Information.
Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações de Segurança.
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.
Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad.
Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten.
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Important:
Each caution and danger statement in this documentation 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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Attention: Use No. 26 AWG or larger UL-listed or CSA certified
telecommunication line cord.
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 33F8354 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.
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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.
Class 1 Laser Product
Laser Klasse 1
Laser Klass 1
Luokan 1 Laserlaite
Appareil A Laser de Classe 1
`
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Statement 4:
≥18 kg (39.7 lb.) ≥32 kg (70.5 lb.) ≥55 kg (121.2 lb.)
CAUTION:
Use safe practices when lifting.
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.
1
2
Statement 6:
CAUTION:
Do not place any objects on top of a rack-mounted device unless that
rack-mounted device is intended for use as a shelf.
Statement 8:
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CAUTION:
Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following
label attached.
Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present inside any
component that has this label attached. There are no serviceable parts inside
these components. If you suspect a problem with one of these parts, contact
a service technician.
Statement 12:
CAUTION:
The following label indicates a hot surface nearby.
Statement 14:
CAUTION:
This lubricant might cause irritation to the skin and eyes. Avoid direct contact
with the lubricant.
(C034)
CAUTION:
Goggles are needed for the procedure.
Vorsicht: Bei dieser Prozedur eine Schutzbrille tragen.
(L011)
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CAUTION:
Chemical resistant gloves are needed for this procedure.
Vorsicht: Bei dieser Aktion müssen chemische Schutzhandschuhe getragen werden.
(L014)
(L014)
Statement 26:
CAUTION:
Do not place any object on top of rack-mounted devices.
This server is suitable for use on an IT power-distribution system whose maximum
phase-to-phase voltage is 240 V under any distribution fault condition.
Statement 27:
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CAUTION:
Hazardous moving parts are nearby.
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Chapter 1. Introduction
IBM®System x™iDataPlex™products are ideally suited for data-center
environments that require high-performance, energy-efficient, cost-effective
hardware. The modular design of the iDataPlex components makes it possible for
you to order customized server solutions that meet the specific needs of your
current environment.
This User's Guide contains general information about how to use, upgrade, and
configure the components in your customized server solution. These components
consist of two IBM System x iDataPlex dx360 M4 system-board trays (dx360 M4
Type 7918 system-board tray) installed in an IBM System x iDataPlex 2U Flex
Chassis (Type 7919).
In addition to the instructions in Chapter 3, “Installing optional devices,” on page 23
for installing optional hardware devices, updating firmware and device drivers, and
completing the installation, IBM Business Partners must also complete the steps in
“Instructions for IBM Business Partners” on page 23.
The iDataPlex products come with a limited warranty. For information about the
terms of the warranty and getting service and assistance, see the Warranty
Information document that comes with the server.
The server contains IBM X-Architecture®technologies, which help increase
performance and reliability. For more information, see “What your server offers” on
page 7 and “Reliability, availability, and serviceability” on page 9.
You can obtain up-to-date information about the server and other IBM server
products at http://www.ibm.com/systems/x/. At http://www.ibm.com/support/
mysupport/, you can create a personalized support page by identifying IBM
products that are of interest to you. From this personalized page, you can subscribe
to weekly e-mail notifications about new technical documents, search for information
and downloads, and access various administrative services.
If you participate in the IBM client reference program, you can share information
about your use of technology, best practices, and innovative solutions; build a
professional network; and gain visibility for your business. For more information
about the IBM client reference program, see http://www.ibm.com/ibm/
clientreference/.
If firmware and documentation updates are available, you can download them from
the IBM website. The server might have features that are not described in the
documentation that comes with the server, and the documentation might be updated
occasionally to include information about those features, or technical updates might
be available to provide additional information that is not included in the server
documentation. To check for updates, go to http://www.ibm.com/supportportal/.
The system-board tray serial number is on a label at the front of the system-board
tray. The system-board tray integrated management module II (IMM 2) media
access control (MAC) address is on a tab at the right side of the system-board tray.
The chassis machine type and serial number are on a label on the front of the
chassis at the right side.
Label locations are shown in the illustration following the table. This illustration
might differ slightly from your hardware.
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Record information about the server in the following table.
Product name IBM System x iDataPlex dx360 M4
Machine type
(system-board tray)
Type 7918
Serial number
(system-board tray)
_____________________________________________
IMM MAC address
(system-board tray)
_____________________________________________
Machine type (chassis) Type 7919 (2U chassis)
Serial number (chassis) _____________________________________________
Serial
number
MAC
address
You can download an IBM ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD to help you
configure the hardware, install device drivers, and install the operating system.
For a list of supported optional devices for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/
servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/.
See the Rack Installation Instructions document on the IBM System x
Documentation CD for complete rack installation and removal instructions.
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:
vMicrosoft Windows XP, Windows 2000, or Red Hat Linux
v100 MHz microprocessor
v32 MB of RAM
vAdobe Acrobat Reader 3.0 (or later) or xpdf, which comes with Linux operating
systems
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
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or xpdf. The Documentation Browser automatically detects the regional settings in
use 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:
vIf Autostart is enabled, insert the CD into the CD or DVD drive. The
Documentation Browser starts automatically.
vIf 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 CD or
DVD drive and click Start -> Run.IntheOpen field, type
e:\win32.bat
where eis the drive letter of the CD or DVD drive, and click OK.
– If you are using Red Hat Linux, insert the CD into the CD or DVD drive; then,
run the following command from the /mnt/cdrom directory:
sh runlinux.sh
Select the 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.
Related documentation
This User’s Guide contains general information about the server including how to
set up and cabling the server, how to install supported optional devices, and how to
configure the server. The following documentation also comes with the server:
vEnvironmental Notices and User Guide
This document is in PDF on the IBM System x Documentation CD. It contains
translated environmental notices.
vIBM License Agreement for Machine Code
This document is in PDF. It provides translated versions of the IBM License
Agreement for Machine Code for your product.
vIBM Warranty Information
This printed document contains the warranty terms and a pointer to the IBM
Statement of Limited Warranty on the IBM website.
vLicenses and Attributions Documents
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This document is in PDF. It provides the open-source notices.
vProblem Determination and Service Guide
This document is in PDF on the IBM System x Documentation CD. It contains
information to help you solve problems yourself, and it contains information for
service technicians.
vRack Installation Instructions
This printed document contains instructions for installing the server in a rack and
comes with the rack kit.
vSafety Information
This document is in PDF on the IBM System x Documentation CD. It contains
translated caution and danger statements. Each caution and danger statement
that appears in the documentation has a number that you can use to locate the
corresponding statement in your language in the Safety Information document.
Depending on the server model, additional documentation might be included on the
IBM System x Documentation CD.
The System x and BladeCenter Tools Center is an online information center that
contains information about tools for updating, managing, and deploying firmware,
device drivers, and operating systems. The System x and BladeCenter Tools Center
is at http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/toolsctr/v1r0/index.jsp.
The server might have features that are not described in the documentation that
you received with the server. The documentation might be updated occasionally to
include information about those features, or technical updates might be available to
provide additional information that is not included in the server documentation.
These updates are available from the IBM website. To check for updates, go to
http://www.ibm.com/supportportal/.
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 your
language in the Safety Information document.
The following notices and statements are used in this document:
vNote: These notices provide important tips, guidance, or advice.
vImportant: These notices provide information or advice that might help you avoid
inconvenient or problem situations.
vAttention: 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.
vCaution: 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.
vDanger: 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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