IBM System x3755 M3 7164 User manual

IBM System x3755 M3 Type 7164
Installation and User’s Guide
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IBM System x3755 M3 Type 7164
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 93,
the IBM Safety Information and Environmental Notices and User Guide documents on the IBM Documentation CD, and the
Warranty Information.
The most recent version of this document is available at http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/.
Sixth Edition (December 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 x3755 M3 server ...............1
The IBM Documentation CD ....................2
Hardware and software requirements ................2
Using the Documentation Browser .................2
Related documentation ......................3
Notices and statements in this document................4
Features and specifications.....................4
What your server offers ......................7
Reliability, availability, and serviceability ................10
IBM Systems Director ......................11
The UpdateXpress System Pack Installer (UXSPI) ............11
Server controls, LEDs, and power ..................11
Front view .........................12
Rear view ..........................15
Rear view LEDs .......................16
Server power features .....................17
Chapter 2. Installing optional devices................19
Instructions for IBM Business Partners ................19
How to send DSA data to IBM ...................20
Server components .......................21
System-board internal connectors .................22
System-board DIMM connectors .................23
System-board external connectors.................24
System-board jumpers .....................25
System-board LEDs ......................27
PCI riser-card adapter connectors .................28
Installation guidelines ......................28
A single-power-supply server operating at 100 V or 240 V ac .......29
System reliability guidelines ...................29
Handling static-sensitive devices .................30
Internal cable routing and connectors ................31
Hot-swap hard disk drive backplane cable connections .........31
Simple-swap hard disk drive backplate cable connections ........32
DVD drive cable connection ...................34
Front USB assembly cable connection ...............35
Power-supply distribution board cable connections ...........36
Removing the top cover .....................37
Removing the top-cover fan door ..................37
Removing the PCI riser-card assembly ................38
Removing the air baffle ......................39
Installing a PCI adapter......................40
Installing a ServeRAID SAS/SATA controller ..............43
Installing a ServeRAID controller battery on the remote battery tray .....45
Installing an optional ServeRAID controller advanced feature key ......50
Installing a hot-swap power supply .................51
Installing a hot-swap hard disk drive .................53
Installing a simple-swap hard disk drive ................54
Installing an optional DVD drive...................56
Installing an optional tape drive enablement kit and tape drive .......57
Installing an internal flash memory..................59
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Memory modules (DIMMs) ....................61
Installing a memory module ...................63
Installing a microprocessor ....................64
Thermal grease.........................67
Completing the installation.....................68
Installing the PCI riser-card assembly ...............68
Installing the air baffle .....................69
Installing the top cover .....................71
Installing the top-cover fan door..................71
Connecting the cables .....................72
Updating the server configuration .................72
Chapter 3. Configuring the server .................75
Using the Setup utility ......................76
Starting the Setup utility ....................76
Setup utility menu choices....................76
Passwords .........................79
Using the Boot Selection Menu program ...............80
Starting the backup server firmware .................80
Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD ............81
ServerGuide features .....................81
Setup and configuration overview .................82
Typical operating-system installation ................82
Installing your operating system without using ServerGuide .......83
Using the integrated baseboard management controller ..........83
Obtaining the IP address for web interface access ............84
Logging on to the web interface...................84
Using the remote presence and blue-screen capture features........85
Enabling the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility program..........85
Configuring the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet controller...........85
Configuring RAID arrays .....................86
Using the IBM Advanced Settings Utility program ............86
Updating IBM Systems Director ...................86
Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance ..........89
Before you call .........................89
Using the documentation .....................90
Getting help and information from the World Wide Web ..........90
How to send Dynamic System Analysis data to IBM ...........90
Creating a personalized support web page...............90
Software service and support ...................90
Hardware service and support ...................91
IBM Taiwan product service ....................91
Appendix B. Notices ......................93
Trademarks ..........................93
Important notes.........................94
Battery return program ......................95
German Ordinance for Work gloss statement ..............96
Particulate contamination .....................97
Documentation format ......................97
Telecommunication regulatory statement ...............98
Electronic emission notices ....................98
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement .........98
Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement ........98
Avis de conformité à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada ........98
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Australia and New Zealand Class A statement ............98
European Union EMC Directive conformance statement .........99
Germany Class A statement ...................99
VCCI Class A statement ....................100
Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA)
statement ........................100
Korea Communications Commission (KCC) statement .........100
Russia Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Class A statement ......101
People's Republic of China Class A electronic emission statement ....101
Taiwan Class A compliance statement ...............101
Index ............................103
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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.
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Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad.
Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten.
Bu ürünü kurmadan önce güvenlik bilgilerini okuyun.
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 11:
CAUTION:
The following label indicates sharp edges, corners, or joints nearby.
Statement 12:
CAUTION:
The following label indicates a hot surface nearby.
Statement 13:
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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.
Statement 26:
CAUTION:
Do not place any object on top of rack-mounted devices.
Attention: This product 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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>240VA
Statement 35:
CAUTION:
Hazardous energy present. Voltages with hazardous energy
might cause heating when shorted with metal, which might
result in splattered metal, burns, or both.
Attention: 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: Maschinenlärminformations-Verordnung - 3. GPSGV, der höchste
Schalldruckpegel beträgt 70 dB(A) oder weniger.
United Kingdom - Notice to Customers:
This apparatus is approved under approval number NS/G/1234/J/100003 for indirect
connection to public telecommunication systems in the United Kingdom.
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Chapter 1. The System x3755 M3 server
This Installation and User's Guide contains instructions for setting up your IBM
System x3755 M3 Type 7164 server, installing optional devices, and for starting and
configuring the server. For diagnostic and troubleshooting information and
instructions for removing and installing server components, see the Problem
Determination and Service Guide that is on the IBM Documentation CD.
In addition to the instructions in Chapter 2, “Installing optional devices,” on page 19
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 19.
The IBM System x3755 M3 server is a 2U1-high, high-performance server. It is
ideally suited for networking environments that require superior microprocessor
performance, efficient memory management, flexibility, and large amounts of reliable
data storage.
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 Information
document that comes with the 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 7 and “Reliability, availability, and serviceability” on page
10.
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 email 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 measured in vertical increments of 4.45 cm (1.75 inches) each. Each increment is called a "U." A 1-U-high device is
1.75 inches tall.
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Record information about the server in the following table.
Product name IBM System x3755 M3
Machine type 7164
Model number _____________________________________________
Serial number _____________________________________________
The model number and serial number are on labels on the bottom of the server and
on the front bezel, as shown in the following illustration.
Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your server.
For a list of supported optional devices for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/
systems/info/x86servers/serverproven/compat/us/.
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
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:
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