IBM System x3610 User manual

IBM System x3610 Type 7942
User’s Guide
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IBM System x3610 Type 7942
User’s Guide
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Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in “Notices,” on page 65 and the
Warranty and Support Information document on the IBM System x Documentation CD.
Fifth Edition (March 2009)
© Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2008.
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Contents
Safety ............................v
Chapter 1. The System x3610 Type 7942 server ............1
Related documentation ......................1
Notices and statements in this document ................2
Features and specifications .....................3
What your server offers ......................4
Reliability, availability, and serviceability features .............6
Server controls, LEDs, and power ..................6
Front view ..........................6
Rear view ..........................8
Server power features......................9
Chapter 2. Installing optional devices................11
Server components .......................11
System-board optional-device connectors ..............12
System-board internal cable connectors...............13
System-board external connectors .................14
System-board switches .....................15
System-board LEDs ......................16
Hard disk drive backplane LEDs .................17
Installation guidelines ......................17
System reliability guidelines ...................19
Working inside the server with the power on .............20
Handling static-sensitive devices .................20
Removing the cover .......................21
Removing the air duct ......................22
Installing the air duct .......................23
Installing an adapter .......................24
Removing an adapter ......................25
Installing a hard disk drive.....................26
Removing a hard disk drive ....................27
Installing a microprocessor ....................27
Installing a memory module ....................33
Removing a memory module....................35
Installing a power supply .....................35
Removing a power supply .....................37
Installing a fan .........................38
Removing a fan ........................38
Cabling the hot-swap hard disk drive backplane .............39
Completing the installation.....................39
Installing the cover ......................40
Connecting the cables .....................40
Updating the server configuration .................41
Chapter 3. Configuring the server .................43
Using the BIOS Setup Utility program ................43
Starting the BIOS Setup Utility program ...............44
BIOS Setup Utility menu choices .................44
Passwords .........................45
Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD ............47
ServerGuide features .....................48
Setup and configuration overview .................48
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Typical operating-system installation ................49
Installing your operating system without ServerGuide ..........49
Using the RAID configuration programs ................50
Using the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program ...........50
Using the LSI Logic MegaRAID Storage Manager program........50
Using the baseboard management controller ..............50
Updating the baseboard management controller firmware ........51
Enabling and configuring SOL using the OSA SMBridge management utility
program .........................51
Installing the OSA SMBridge management utility program ........59
Using the baseboard management controller utility programs .......61
Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controllers ..............62
Appendix. Notices .......................65
Trademarks ..........................65
Important notes.........................66
Product recycling and disposal ...................67
Battery return program ......................68
Chinese Class A warning statement .................70
Index ............................71
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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:
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 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 26:
CAUTION:
Do not place any object on top of rack-mounted devices.
Statement 27:
CAUTION:
Hazardous moving parts are nearby.
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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.
Important: This product is not suitable for use with visual display workplace
devices according to Clause 2 of the German Ordinance for Work with Visual
Display Units.
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Chapter 1. The System x3610 Type 7942 server
The IBM®System x3610 Type 7942 server is a 2-U1-high server that is ideally
suited for networking environments that require superior microprocessor
performance, efficient memory management, and flexibility.
The server has six 3.5-inch hard disk drive bays. You can install the following hard
disk drive configurations in the server:
vSix hot-swap SAS hard disk drives
vSix hot-swap SATA hard disk drives
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 Warranty and Support
Information document.
The server contains IBM X-Architecture®technologies, which help increase
performance and reliability. For more information, see “What your server offers” on
page 4 and “Reliability, availability, and serviceability features” on page 6.
You can obtain up-to-date information about the server and other IBM server
products at http://www.ibm.com/systems/x/.
Related documentation
This User’s Guide contains general information about the server, including how to
install supported optional devices and how to configure the server. The following
documentation also comes with the server:
vInstallation Guide
This document is in Portable Document Format (PDF) on the IBM System x®
Documentation CD. It contains instructions for setting up the server and basic
instructions for installing some optional devices.
vWarranty and Support Information
This document is in PDF on the IBM System x Documentation CD. It contains
information about the terms of the warranty and getting service and assistance.
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.
vRack Installation Instructions
This printed document contains instructions for installing the server in a rack.
1. Racks are measured in vertical increments of 1.75 inches each. Each increment is called a “U”. A 1-U-high device is 1.75 inches
tall.
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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.
Depending on the server model, additional documentation might be included on the
IBM System x Documentation CD.
The System x and xSeries®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 xSeries 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
comes 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 Web site. To check for updated documentation
and technical updates, complete the following steps.
Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. The actual procedure
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 Publications lookup.
4. From the Product family menu, select System x3610 and click Continue.
Notices and statements in this document
The caution and danger statements that appear 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 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 could 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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Features and specifications
The following information is a summary of the features and specifications of the
server. Depending on the server model, some features might not be available, or
some specifications might not apply.
Racks are marked in vertical increments of 4.45 cm (1.75 inches). Each increment
is referred to as a unit, or “U.” A 1-U-high device is 1.75 inches tall.
Notes:
1. Power consumption and heat output vary depending on the number and type of
optional features that are installed and the power-management optional features
that are in use.
2. The sound levels were measured in controlled acoustical environments
according to the procedures specified by the American National Standards
Institute (ANSI) S12.10 and ISO 7779 and are reported in accordance with ISO
9296. Actual sound-pressure levels in a given location might exceed the
average values stated because of room reflections and other nearby noise
sources. The declared sound-power levels indicate an upper limit, below which
a large number of computers will operate.
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Table 1. Features and specifications
Microprocessor:
vOne Intel®LGA 771 dual core or
quad core, depending on the server
model:
– Dual core: Xeon 5100 series, or
later
– Quad core: Xeon 5300 series, or
later
vSupport for up to two
microprocessors
vSupport for Intel Extended Memory
64 Technology (EM64T)
Note:
vUse the BIOS Setup Utility program
to determine the type and speed of
the microprocessor.
vSee http://www.ibm.com/servers/
eserver/serverproven/compat/us/ for
a list of supported microprocessors.
Memory:
vSix DIMM connectors
vMinimum: 512 MB
vMaximum: 16 GB
vType: Registered double-data-rate 2
(DDR2) dual inline memory
modules (DIMMs)
vSizes: 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB, or 4
GB
vChipkill™supported on x4 memory
Drives:
CD/DVD: SATA
Expansion bays:
vSix 3.5-inch hard disk drive bays,
containing one of the following
configurations:
– SAS: Up to six 3.5-inch
hot-swap SAS hard disk drives
– SATA: Up to six 3.5-inch
hot-swap SATA hard disk drives
vOne 5.25-inch Ultrabay Enhanced
bay
Expansion slots:
vTwo PCI Express x8 slots,
low-profile
vTwo PCI 3.3 v or 5 v half-length
slots, low-profile
Fans:
Three
Power supplies:
v600 watts (100 - 240 V ac)
vMinimum: One
vMaximum: Two - provide
redundant power
Size (2 U):
vHeight: 85.4 mm (3.36 in.)
vDepth: 705 mm (27.8 in.)
vWidth: 443.6 mm (17.5 in.)
vWeight: approximately 21.09 kg
(46.5 lb) to 29.03 kg (64 lb)
depending upon configuration
Integrated functions:
vBaseboard management controller
vTwo Broadcom 5722 Gigabit
Ethernet controllers with Wake on
LAN®support
vOne SAS RAID controller that
supports RAID levels 0, 1, 1E
vOne serial port
vSix Universal Serial Bus (USB)
ports (two on front and four on
rear of server), v2.0 supporting
v1.1
vOne VGA video port
vOne PS/2 mouse port
vOne PS/2 keyboard port
vTwo Ethernet ports
vOne systems-management port
Note: In messages and
documentation, the term service
processor refers to the baseboard
management controller.
Video controller:
vASPEED Technology AST1100
Environment:
vAir temperature:
– Server on: 10° to 35°C (50.0° to
95.0°F); altitude: 0 to 914.4 m
(3000 ft). Decrease system
temperature by 0.75°C for every
1000-foot increase in altitude.
– Server off: 10° to 43°C (50.0° to
109.4°F); maximum altitude: 2133
m (7000 ft)
– Shipment: -40° to +60°C (-40° to
140°F); maximum altitude: 2133
m (7000 ft)
vHumidity:
– Server on/off: 8% to 80%
– Shipment: 5% to 100%
Acoustical noise emissions:
vDeclared sound power, idle: 6.8 bel
vDeclared sound power, operating:
6.8 bel
Heat output:
Approximate heat output in British
thermal units (Btu) per hour:
vMinimum configuration: 1230 Btu per
hour (360 watts)
vMaximum configuration: 3312 Btu
per hour (970 watts)
Electrical input:
vSine-wave input (50-60 Hz) required
vInput voltage range automatically
selected
vInput voltage low range:
– Minimum: 100 V ac
– Maximum: 127 V ac
vInput voltage high range:
– Minimum: 200 V ac
– Maximum: 240 V ac
vInput kilovolt-amperes (kVA)
approximately:
– Minimum: 0.29 kVA
– Maximum: 1.00 kVA
What your server offers
The server uses the following features and technologies:
vBaseboard management controller
The baseboard management controller (BMC) provides basic service-processor
environmental monitoring functions. If an environmental condition exceeds a
threshold or if a system component fails, the baseboard management controller
lights LEDs to help you diagnose the problem.
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The baseboard management controller also provides remote server management
capabilities through the OSA SMBridge management utility program.
vIBM X-Architecture technology
IBM X-Architecture technology combines proven, innovative IBM designs to make
your Intel®-processor-based server powerful, scalable, and reliable. For more
information, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/xarchitecture/
enterprise/index.html.
vLarge system-memory capacity
The server supports up to 16 GB of system memory. The memory controller
supports up to 6 registered 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4GB DDR2 dual inline
memory modules (DIMMs).
vIBM ServerGuide™Setup and Installation CD
The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD that comes with the server provides
programs to help you set up the server and install a Windows®operating system.
The ServerGuide program detects installed optional hardware devices and
provides the correct configuration programs and device drivers. For more
information about the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, see “Using the
ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD” on page 47.
Note: If the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD did not come with your
server, you can download the necessary device drivers from the IBM Web site.
See the instructions on page 17.
vIntegrated network support
The server comes with two integrated Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet controllers,
which support connection to a 10-Mbps, 100-Mbps, or 1000-Mbps network. For
more information, see “Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controllers” on page 62.
vLarge data-storage and hot-swap capability
The server supports up to six slim, 3.5-inch hard disk drives in the hard disk
drive bays. With the hot-swap feature, you can add, remove, or replace hard disk
drives without turning off the server.
vPCI Express adapter capabilities
The server has two slots for low-profile PCI Express x8 adapters. The server also
has two slots for low-profile PCI adapters.
vRedundant power capabilities
The server supports up to two 600-watt ac power supplies, which provide
redundancy for a typical configuration. If the maximum load on the server is less
than 600 watts and a problem occurs with one of the power supplies, the other
power supply can meet the power requirements.
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Reliability, availability, and serviceability features
Three important computer design features are reliability, availability, and
serviceability (RAS). The RAS features help to ensure the integrity of the data that
is stored in the server, the availability of the server when you need it, and the ease
with which you can diagnose and repair problems.
The server has the following RAS features:
vAutomatic error retry and recovery
vAutomatic restart after a power failure
vBaseboard management controller (service processor)
vBuilt-in monitoring for fan, power, temperature, voltage, and power-supply
redundancy
vChipkill memory protection
vError codes and messages
vError correcting code (ECC) L2 cache and system memory
vCooling fans with speed-sensing capability
vHot-swap hard disk drives
vInformation LED panel
vMenu-driven setup, system configuration, and redundant array of independent
disks (RAID) configuration programs
vParity checking or CRC checking on the serially-attached SCSI (SAS) bus and
PCI buses
vPower management: compliance with Advanced Configuration and Power
Interface (ACPI)
vPower-on self-test (POST)
vRedundant Ethernet capabilities with failover support
vRedundant power supplies
vRemote system problem-determination support
vStandby voltage for systems-management features and monitoring
vStartup (boot) from LAN through Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) boot
agent utility or dynamic host configuration protocol/boot protocol (DHCP/BOOTP)
vSystem auto-configuring from the configuration menu
vSystem error logging (POST and service processor)
vSystems-management monitoring through the Inter-Integrated Circuit (I2C) bus
vUpgradeable POST, BIOS, diagnostics, service processor (BMC) microcode, and
read-only memory (ROM) resident code, locally or over the LAN
vVital product data (VPD) on system board and power supplies
vWake on LAN capability
Server controls, LEDs, and power
This section describes the controls and light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and how to turn
the server on and off.
Front view
The following illustration shows the controls, light-emitting diodes (LEDs), and
connectors on the front of the server. Hot-swap SAS drives are shown in this
illustration.
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