IBM System x3100 M3 User manual

Systemx3100M3Type4253
Installation and User’s Guide
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Systemx3100M3Type4253
Installation and User’s Guide
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Note:
Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in Appendix B, “Notices,” on page 65, the
IBM Safety Information and IBM Environmental Notices and User's Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD, and the
Warranty Information document.
The most recent version of this document is available at http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/.
Fifth Edition (May 2011)
© Copyright IBM Corporation 2010.
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 x3100 M3 server ...............1
The IBM System x Documentation CD.................3
Hardware and software requirements ................3
Using the Documentation Browser .................3
Related documentation ......................4
Notices and statements in this document................5
Features and specifications.....................5
What your server offers ......................8
Reliability, availability, and serviceability ................8
Server controls, LEDs, and power ..................9
Front view ..........................9
Rear view ..........................11
Server power features .....................12
Chapter 2. Installing optional devices................15
Server components .......................15
System-board internal connectors .................16
System-board optional-device connectors ..............17
System-board switches and jumpers ................18
System-board external connectors.................20
System-board LEDs ......................21
Installation guidelines ......................22
System reliability guidelines ...................23
Working inside the server with the power on .............23
Handling static-sensitive devices .................23
Removing the side cover .....................25
Removing the two-piece bezel ...................26
Installing a memory module ....................28
Unbuffered DIMMs (UDIMMs) ..................29
Installing drives.........................32
Power and signal cables for internal drives .............33
Installing a DVD drive .....................33
Installing an optional tape drive ..................35
Installing a simple-swap SATA hard disk drive ............37
Installing an adapter .......................38
Installing an optional ServeRAID-BR10il SAS/SATA controller v2 ......41
Installing the virtual media key ...................43
Installing the simple-swap backplate .................43
Completing the installation.....................47
Reinstalling the two-piece bezel..................47
Reinstalling the side cover....................49
Connecting the cables .....................50
Updating the server configuration .................50
Connecting external devices ....................50
Installing the server in a rack....................51
Chapter 3. Configuring the server .................53
Using the Setup utility ......................53
Starting the Setup utility ....................54
Setup utility menu choices....................54
Passwords .........................56
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Using the Boot Manager program ..................57
Installing your operating system...................57
Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller ...............58
Using LSI Configuration Utility program ................58
Starting the LSI Configuration Utility program .............59
Formatting a hard disk drive ...................59
Creating a RAID array of hard disk drives ..............60
Using the RAID Configuration Utility program ..............60
Using the Baseboard Management Controller .............61
Using the remote presence capability ...............61
Enabling the remote presence feature ...............61
Obtaining the IP address for the BMC ...............61
Logging on to the Web interface .................62
BIOS Configuration Utility program .................62
Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance ..........63
Before you call .........................63
Using the documentation .....................63
Getting help and information from the World Wide Web ..........63
Software service and support ...................64
Hardware service and support ...................64
IBM Taiwan product service ....................64
Appendix B. Notices ......................65
Trademarks ..........................65
Important notes.........................66
Particulate contamination .....................67
Documentation format ......................67
Electronic emission notices ....................68
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement .........68
Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement ........68
Avis de conformité à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada ........68
Australia and New Zealand Class A statement ............68
United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirement.........68
European Union EMC Directive conformance statement .........69
Germany Class A statement ...................69
Japan VCCI Class A statement ..................70
Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA)
statement .........................70
Korea Communications Commission (KCC) statement .........70
Russia Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Class A statement.......71
People's Republic of China Class A electronic emission statement .....71
Taiwan Class A compliance statement ...............71
Index ............................73
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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.
Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad.
Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten.
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Important:
All caution and danger statements in this documentation begin with a number. This
number is used to cross reference an English caution or danger statement with
translated versions of the caution or danger statement in the IBM Safety Information
book.
For example, if a caution statement begins with a number 1, translations for that
caution statement appear in the IBM Safety Information book under statement 1.
Be sure to read all caution and danger statements in this documentation before
performing the instructions. Read any additional safety information that comes with
the blade 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 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.
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2
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Statement 8:
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 11:
CAUTION:
The following label indicates sharp edges, corners, or joints nearby.
Statement 12:
CAUTION:
The following label indicates a hot surface nearby.
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Statement 13:
DANGER
Overloading a branch circuit is potentially a fire hazard and a shock hazard
under certain conditions. To avoid these hazards, ensure that your system
electrical requirements do not exceed branch circuit protection
requirements. Refer to the information that is provided with your device for
electrical specifications.
Statement 15:
CAUTION:
Make sure that the rack is secured properly to avoid tipping when the server
unit is extended.
Statement 17:
CAUTION:
The following label indicates moving parts nearby.
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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:
CAUTION:
Hazardous moving parts are nearby.
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Chapter 1. The System x3100 M3 server
This Installation and User's Guide contains information and instructions for setting
up your IBM System x3100 M3 Type 4253 server, instructions for installing some
optional devices, and instructions for cabling, and configuring the server. For
removing and installing optional devices, diagnostics and troubleshooting
information, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System
x Documentation CD, which comes with the server.
The IBM®System x3100 M3 Type 4253 server is a 5u-high-high, high-performance,
self-contained server. It is ideally suited for networking environments that require
superior microprocessor performance, improved systems management, and flexible
memory and data management.
Performance, ease of use, reliability, and expansion capabilities were key
considerations in the design of the server. These design features make it possible
for you to customize the system hardware to meet your needs today and provide
flexible expansion capabilities for the future.
The server comes with a limited warranty. For information about the terms of the
warranty and getting service and assistance, see the printed Warranty Information
document that comes with your server.
The server contains IBM Enterprise X-Architecture®technologies, which help
increase performance, reliability, and availability. For more information, see “What
your server offers” on page 8 and “Reliability, availability, and serviceability” on page
8.
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/.
The server supports up to four 3.5-inch simple-swap SATA hard disk drives.
1. Racks are measured in vertical increments of 4.45 cm (1.75 inches) each. Each increment is called a "U." A 1u-high device is 1.75
inches tall.
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Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your model.
DVD drive activity
LED(green)
Simple-swap
hard disk drive
DVD-eject
button
Front information
panel
Power-on LED Power-control button Hard disk drive
activity LED
System error
LED
USB 2
USB 1
If firmware and documentation updates are available, you can download them from
the IBM Web site. 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, 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.
1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/.
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.
Record information about the server in the following table.
Product name IBM System x3100 M3 server
Machine type 4253
Model number _____________________________________________
Serial number _____________________________________________
The model number and serial number are on the lower-right side of the bezel, as
shown in the following illustration.
Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.
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Model number
and serial number
For a list of supported optional devices for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/
servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/.
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.
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
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:
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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 Installation and 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:
vWarranty Information
This printed document contains the warranty terms and a pointer to the IBM
Statement of Limited Warranty on the IBM Web site.
vEnvironmental Notices and User Guide
This document is in PDF format on the IBM System x Documentation CD. It
contains translated environmental notices.
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.
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.
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