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)
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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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