IBM System x3620 M3 7376 User manual

System x3620 M3 Type 7376
Installation and User’s Guide
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System x3620 M3 Type 7376
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 107, 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/systems/support/.
Second Edition (July 2010)
© Copyright IBM Corporation 2010.
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 x3620 M3 Type 7376 server ...........1
The IBM Documentation CD ....................3
Hardware and software requirements ................3
Using the Documentation Browser .................3
Related documentation ......................4
Notices and statements in this document................6
Features and specifications.....................6
What your server offers ......................8
Reliability, availability, and serviceability features ............11
IBM Systems Director ......................12
The UpdateXpress System Pack Installer ...............13
Server controls, LEDs, and power ..................13
Front view .........................13
Rear view ..........................15
Server power features .....................17
Chapter 2. Installing optional devices................19
Server components .......................19
System-board internal connectors .................20
System-board DIMM connectors .................21
System-board external connectors.................22
System-board jumpers .....................23
System-board LEDs ......................25
Fan board connectors .....................27
PCI riser-card adapter connectors .................27
Installation guidelines ......................28
System reliability guidelines ...................29
Working inside the server with the power on .............29
Handling static-sensitive devices .................30
Internal cable routing and connectors ................31
DVD drive cable connections...................31
Tape drive cable connections...................32
Hot-swap hard disk drive backplane cable connections .........34
Simple-swap hard disk drive backplate cable connections ........35
Removing the cover .......................37
Removing the air baffle ......................38
Removing the PCI riser-card assembly ................39
Installing an adapter .......................40
Installing a ServeRAID adapter ...................42
Installing a ServeRAID adapter battery on the remote battery tray ......44
Installing an optional ServeRAID adapter advanced feature key .......48
Installing an IBM Virtual Media Key .................49
Installing a hot-swap hard disk drive .................51
Removing a hot-swap hard disk drive ................52
Installing a simple-swap hard disk drive ................52
Removing a simple-swap hard disk drive ...............53
Installing an optional DVD drive cage ................54
Installing an optional DVD drive...................56
Installing an optional tape drive cage .................57
Installing an optional tape drive ...................59
Installing a memory module ....................60
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DIMM installation sequence ...................62
Memory mirroring .......................63
Online-spare memory .....................64
Installing a DIMM .......................65
Installing the simple-swap hard disk drive backplate ...........67
Installing a second microprocessor .................71
Thermal grease........................74
Installing a hot-swap power supply .................75
Installing a USB hypervisor memory key ...............77
Completing the installation.....................78
Installing the PCI riser-card assembly ...............78
Installing the air baffle .....................79
Installing the server cover ....................80
Connecting the external cables ..................81
Updating the server configuration .................82
Chapter 3. Configuring the server .................83
Using the Setup utility ......................84
Starting the Setup utility ....................84
Setup utility menu choices....................85
Passwords .........................88
Using the Boot Selection Menu program ...............89
Starting the backup server firmware .................89
Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD ............90
ServerGuide features .....................90
Setup and configuration overview .................90
Typical operating-system installation ................91
Installing your operating system without using ServerGuide .......91
Using the integrated management module ...............92
Using the USB memory key for VMware hypervisor ...........93
Using the remote presence capability and blue-screen capture .......93
Enabling the remote presence feature ...............94
Obtaining the IP address for the Web interface access .........94
Logging on to the Web interface .................95
Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller ...............95
Enabling and configuring Serial over LAN (SOL) ............96
UEFI update and configuration ..................96
Using the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program ............97
Starting the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program ..........98
Formatting a hard disk drive ...................98
Creating a mirrored pair of hard disk drives .............98
Configuring a ServeRAID controller .................99
Starting the Intel Matrix Storage Manager option ROM program .......99
IBM Advanced Settings Utility program................101
Updating the firmware ......................101
Updating IBM Systems Director ..................102
Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance ..........105
Before you call ........................105
Using the documentation.....................105
Getting help and information from the World Wide Web .........105
Software service and support ...................106
Hardware service and support ...................106
IBM Taiwan product service....................106
Appendix B. Notices ......................107
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Trademarks..........................107
Important notes ........................108
Particulate contamination.....................109
Product recycling and disposal ..................109
Battery return program......................111
Documentation format ......................112
Electronic emission notices ....................113
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement ........113
Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement ........113
Avis de conformité à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada .......113
Australia and New Zealand Class A statement ............113
United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirement ........113
European Union EMC Directive conformance statement ........113
Germany Class A statement...................114
Japan VCCI Class A statement .................115
Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA)
statement ........................115
Korea Communications Commission (KCC) statement .........115
Russia Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Class A statement ......115
People's Republic of China Class A electronic emission statement ....116
Taiwan Class A compliance statement ...............116
Index ............................117
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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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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.
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 x3620 M3 Type 7376 server
This Installation and User's Guide contains instructions for setting up your IBM®
System x3620 M3 Type 7376 server, instructions for installing optional devices, and
instructions for starting and configuring the server. For diagnostic and
troubleshooting information, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide that
is on the IBM Documentation CD.
The IBM System x3620 M3 Type 7376 server is a 2-U1-high server that is ideally
suited for networking environments that require superior microprocessor
performance, efficient memory management, and flexibility.
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 printed Warranty Information document that comes with your
server.
The server contains IBM Enterprise 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 features” 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/.
The server comes with four 3.5-inch SATA simple-swap or eight 3.5-inch SAS/SATA
hot-swap hard disk drive bays.
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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The following illustration shows a server model with eight SAS/SATA hot-swap hard
disk drive bays.
The following illustration shows a server model with four SATA simple-swap hard
disk drive bays.
Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.
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 x3620 M3 server
Machine type 7376
Model number _____________________________________________
Serial number _____________________________________________
The model number and serial number are on the pull-out label on the bezel, as
shown in the following illustration.
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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
more information, see “Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD” on page
90.
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 Documentation CD for
complete rack installation and removal instructions.
The IBM Documentation CD
The IBM Documentation CD contains documentation for your server in Portable
Document Format (PDF) and includes the IBM Documentation Browser to help you
find information quickly.
Hardware and software requirements
The IBM 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
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:
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sh runlinux.sh
Select your server from the Product menu. The Available Topics list displays all
the documents for your 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 appears 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 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.
vSafety Information
This document is in PDF on the IBM 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 document contains instructions for installing the server in a rack.
vProblem Determination and Service Guide
This document is in PDF on the IBM Documentation CD. It contains information
to help you solve problems yourself, and it contains information for service
technicians.
vEnvironmental Notices and User Guide
This document is in PDF on the IBM Documentation CD. It contains translated
environmental notices.
vIBM License Agreement for Machine Code
This document is in PDF on the IBM Documentation CD. It provides translated
versions of the IBM License Agreement for Machine Code for your product.
vIBM MCP Linux License Information and Attributions
This document is in PDF on the IBM Documentation CD. It provides information
about the open-source notices.
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