IBM System x3550 M3 User manual

IBMSystemx3550M3Types4254and7944
Installation and User’s Guide
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IBMSystemx3550M3Types4254and7944
Installation and 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 129, 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/.
Tenth Edition (July 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 ............................vii
Chapter 1. The System x3550 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.....................6
What your server offers ......................8
Reliability, availability, and serviceability ................11
IBM Systems Director ......................13
The UpdateXpress System Packs ..................13
Server controls, LEDs, and power ..................14
Front view .........................14
Operator information panel ...................15
Light path diagnostics panel ...................15
Rear view ..........................25
System pulse LEDs ......................30
Server power features .....................31
Chapter 2. Installing optional devices................35
Instructions for IBM Business Partners ................35
Server components .......................36
System-board internal connectors .................37
System-board external connectors.................38
System-board switches and jumpers ................39
System-board LEDs ......................43
System-board optional device connectors ..............44
Installation guidelines ......................44
System reliability guidelines ...................46
Working inside the server with the power on .............46
Handling static-sensitive devices .................46
Internal cable routing and connectors ................47
Removing the cover .......................52
Removing the microprocessor 2 air baffle ...............53
Removing the DIMM air baffle ...................54
Installing a memory module ....................56
DIMM installation sequence ...................58
Memory mirroring .......................59
Online-spare memory .....................60
Installing a DIMM .......................61
Installing drives.........................62
Installing a hot-swap hard disk drive ................63
IDs for hot-swap hard disk drives .................63
Installing a simple-swap hard disk drive ...............64
Installing an optional DVD drive..................65
Replacing a PCI riser-card assembly .................68
Installing an adapter .......................70
Replacing a PCI Express assembly with a PCI-X assembly ........72
Replacing a PCI-X assembly with a PCI Express assembly ........73
Removing a ServeRAID SAS/SATA controller from the SAS/SATA RAID riser
card ............................74
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Installing a ServeRAID SAS/SATA controller on the SAS/SATA RAID riser card 75
Installing an optional ServeRAID adapter advanced feature key .......78
Installing an optional optical drive cage ................80
Installing a SAS/SATA 4 Pac HDD option ...............82
Installing a second microprocessor and heat sink ............84
Thermal grease........................89
Installing a hot-swap fan assembly .................90
Installing a hot-swap ac power supply ................91
Installing the optional two-port Ethernet adapter .............95
Installing the virtual media key ...................97
Installing a USB embedded hypervisor flash device ...........98
Installing a RAID adapter battery remotely in the server ..........99
Completing the installation ....................103
Replacing the DIMM air baffle ..................103
Replacing the microprocessor 2 air baffle..............104
Replacing the cover .....................105
Connecting the cables.....................105
Updating the server configuration.................106
Chapter 3. Configuring the server.................107
Using the Setup utility ......................108
Starting the Setup utility ....................108
Setup utility menu choices ...................109
Passwords .........................112
Using the Boot Manager program .................114
Starting the backup server firmware .................114
Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD............114
ServerGuide features .....................115
Setup and configuration overview.................115
Typical operating-system installation................116
Installing your operating system without using ServerGuide .......116
Using the integrated management module ..............117
Using the embedded hypervisor ..................118
Using the remote presence capability and blue-screen capture .......119
Enabling the remote presence feature ...............119
Obtaining the IP address for the IMM ...............120
Logging on to the Web interface .................120
Enabling the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility program .........120
Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller ..............121
Using LSI Configuration Utility program ...............121
Starting the LSI Configuration Utility program ............122
Formatting a hard disk drive ..................122
Creating a RAID array of hard disk drives .............123
IBM Advanced Settings Utility program................123
Updating IBM Systems Director ..................123
The UpdateXpress System Pack Installer...............124
Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance ..........125
Before you call ........................125
Using the documentation.....................126
Getting help and information from the World Wide Web .........126
How to send Dynamic System Analysis data to IBM ...........126
Creating a personalized support web page ..............126
Software service and support ...................126
Hardware service and support ...................127
IBM Taiwan product service....................127
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Appendix B. Notices ......................129
Trademarks..........................129
Important notes ........................130
Particulate contamination.....................131
Documentation format ......................131
Telecommunication regulatory statement ...............132
Electronic emission notices ....................132
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement ........132
Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement ........132
Avis de conformité à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada .......132
Australia and New Zealand Class A statement ............132
European Union EMC Directive conformance statement ........133
Germany Class A statement ..................133
VCCI Class A statement ....................134
Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA)
statement ........................134
Korea Communications Commission (KCC) statement .........134
Russia Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Class A statement ......135
People's Republic of China Class A electronic emission statement ....135
Taiwan Class A compliance statement ...............135
Index ............................137
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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.
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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:
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.
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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.
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Chapter 1. The System x3550 M3 server
This Installation and User's Guide contains information and instructions for setting
up your IBM System x3550 M3 Type 4254 or 7944 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.
In addition to the instructions in Chapter 2, “Installing optional devices,” on page 35
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 35.
The IBM®System x3550 M3 Type 4254 or 7944 server is a 1-U-high1rack model
server for high-volume network transaction processing. This high-performance,
multi-core server is ideally suited for networking environments that require superior
microprocessor performance, input/output (I/O) flexibility, and high manageability.
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, 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 8 and “Reliability, availability, and serviceability” on page 11.
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/.
1. Racks are marked in vertical increments of 1.75 inches each. Each increment is referred to as a unit, or a “U”. A 1-U-high device
is approximately 1.75 inches tall.
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Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your model.
The hot-swap server models support up to eight 2.5-inch hot-swap SAS/SATA hard
disk drives. The simple-swap server models support up to four 2.5-inch simple-swap
SATA hard disk drives. The following illustration shows the hot-swap server model.
Hard disk drive
activity LED (green)
Hard disk drive
status LED (amber)
Drive bay 0 Drive bay 2
Drive bay 1 Drive bay 3
Drive bay 4 Drive bay 6
Drive bay 5 Drive bay 7
On server models with an optional optical drive bay, the servers support up to four
2.5-inch simple-swap SATA or hot-swap SAS/SATA hard disk drives.
Video
connector
USB 1
connector
Operator
information
panel
Drive bay 0 Drive bay 2
Drive bay 1 Drive bay 3
Rack
release
latch
Rack
release
latch
Hard disk drive
activity LED (green)
Hard disk drive
status LED (amber) Optional
optical drive
eject button
Optional
optical drive
activity LED
Power-control
button and LED Operator information
panel release latch
USB 2
connector
Optional
drive bay
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, go to http://www.ibm.com/supportportal/.
Record information about the server in the following table.
Product name IBM System x3550 M3 server
Machine type 4254 or 7944
Model number _____________________________________________
Serial number _____________________________________________
The model number and serial number are on the ID label on the front of the server,
as shown in the following illustration.
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Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.
ID label
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
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
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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:
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 Web site.
vLicenses and Attributions Documents
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
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