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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with IBM Corp.

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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