IBM x3850 X5 7145 User manual

IBM System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5
Types7145and7146
Installation and User’s Guide
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IBM System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5
Types7145and7146
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 77,
the IBM Safety Information and Environmental Notices and User Guide documents on the IBM Documentation CD, and the
Warranty Information.
Second Edition (March 2010)
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US Government Users Restricted Rights – Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract
with IBM Corp.

Contents
Safety ............................v
Chapter 1. The System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 server .........1
The IBM Documentation CD ....................2
Hardware and software requirements ................2
Using the Documentation Browser .................3
Related documentation ......................3
Notices and statements in this document................4
Features and specifications.....................5
What your server offers ......................7
Reliability, availability, and serviceability ................9
IBM Systems Director ......................10
The UpdateXpress System Pack Installer (UXSPI) ............11
Server controls, LEDs, and power ..................11
Front view..........................11
Rear view ..........................14
Rear view LEDs .......................15
Server power features .....................16
Chapter 2. Installing optional devices................19
Server components .......................20
Memory-card DIMM connectors ..................21
Memory-card LEDs ......................21
SAS-backplane connectors ...................22
Microprocessor-board connectors .................22
Microprocessor-board LEDs ...................23
I/O-board connectors......................24
I/O-board jumpers .......................24
I/O-board LEDs........................25
Installation guidelines ......................25
A single-power-supply server operating at 208 V ac ..........27
System reliability guidelines ...................27
Working inside the server with the power on .............27
Handling static-sensitive devices .................27
Internal cable routing and connectors ................29
Removing the top cover .....................30
Removing the top-cover bracket ..................31
Installing the top-cover bracket ...................33
Removing the bezel .......................34
Installing an adapter .......................34
Installing a hot-swap power supply .................36
Installing a hot-swap hard disk drive .................37
Installing a DVD (optical) drive ...................39
Installing a hard disk drive backplane ................39
Installing a QPI wrap card .....................43
Installing an internal removable flash drive...............44
Memory modules ........................46
Installing a memory card ....................51
Installing DIMMs .......................52
Installing a microprocessor ....................55
Completing the installation.....................59
Connecting the cables .....................59
Updating the server configuration .................60
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Chapter 3. Configuring the server .................61
Using the Setup utility ......................62
Starting the Setup utility ....................62
Setup utility menu choices....................62
Passwords .........................66
Using the Boot Selection Menu program ...............67
Starting the backup server firmware .................67
Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD ............68
ServerGuide features .....................68
Setup and configuration overview .................69
Typical operating-system installation ................69
Installing your operating system without using ServerGuide .......69
Using the integrated management module ...............70
Obtaining the IP address for the Web interface access ..........71
Logging on to the Web interface ..................71
Using the remote presence and blue-screen capture features........72
Enabling the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility program..........72
Configuring the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet controller...........72
Configuring RAID arrays .....................73
IBM Advanced Settings Utility program ................73
Updating IBM Systems Director ...................73
Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance ..........75
Before you call .........................75
Using the documentation .....................75
Getting help and information from the World Wide Web ..........75
Software service and support ...................76
Hardware service and support ...................76
IBM Taiwan product service ....................76
Appendix B. Notices ......................77
Trademarks ..........................77
Important notes.........................78
Particulate contamination .....................79
Documentation format ......................79
Electronic emission notices ....................80
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement .........80
Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement ........80
Avis de conformité à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada ........80
Australia and New Zealand Class A statement ............80
United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirement.........80
European Union EMC Directive conformance statement .........81
Taiwanese Class A warning statement ...............81
Germany Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive ...........81
People's Republic of China Class A warning statement .........82
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement . . . 82
Korean Class A warning statement ................82
Index ............................83
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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.
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Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad.
Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten.
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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Chapter 1. The System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 server
This Installation and User's Guide contains instructions for setting up your IBM
System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 Types 7145 and 7146 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.
The IBM System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 server is a 4U1-high, high-performance
server. It can be upgraded to a symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) server through a
microprocessor upgrade. 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
9.
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 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.
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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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 x3850 X5 or x3950 X5
Machine type 7145 or 7146
Model number _____________________________________________
Serial number _____________________________________________
The model number and serial number are on labels on the bottom of the server and
on the front, visible through the bezel, as shown in the following illustration.
ID labels
For a list of supported optional devices for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/
servers/eserver/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
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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:
– 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:
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, install supported optional devices, and how to configure the
server. The following documentation also comes with the server:
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.
vSafety Information
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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.
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.
vRack Installation Instructions
This printed document contains detailed instructions for installing your server in a
rack.
vEnvironmental Notices and User's 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 the
open-source notices.
Depending on the server model, additional documentation might be included on the
IBM Documentation CD.
The ToolsCenter for System x and BladeCenter is an online information center that
contains information about tools for updating, managing, and deploying firmware,
device drivers, and operating systems. The ToolsCenter for System x and
BladeCenter 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 IBM System support, click System x.
3. Under Popular links, click Publications lookup.
4. From the Product family menu, select System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 and
click Continue.
Notices and statements in this document
The caution and danger statements in this document are also in the multilingual
Safety Information document, which is on the IBM Documentation CD. Each
statement is numbered for reference to the corresponding statement in your
language in the Safety Information document.
The following notices and statements are used in this document:
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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 might 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.
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.
Notes:
1. 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 4.45 cm (1.75
inches) tall.
2. 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.
3. 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:
vIntel®Xeon®EX multi-core
microprocessor with up to 24 MB last
level cache.
v1066 MHz front-side bus (FSB)
vSupport for up to four microprocessors,
– Four Quick Path Interconnect (QPI)
links per microprocessor at up to 6.4
GT/s (gigatransfers per second)
– Four Scalable Memory Interconnect
(SMI) links per microprocessor at up
to 6.4 GT/s
Note: Use the Setup utility to determine
the type and speed of the microprocessors.
Memory:
vType: Registered, ECC, PC3-10600
double data rate (DDR) III, SDRAM
vSizes: 1 GB and 2 GB (PC3-10600
running at 1066 Mb/sec), 4 GB, 8 GB,
and 16 GB (PC3-8500 running at 1066
Mb/sec) in pairs
vMinimum: 4 GB (two DIMMs per
memory card minimum)
vMaximum: 1 TB (eight memory cards,
each card containing 8 DIMM
connectors for a total of 64 DIMMs)
vConnectors: Two-way interleaved, eight
dual inline memory module (DIMM)
connectors per memory card
Drives:
vSlim CD/DVD-ROM: SATA (optional)
vSerial Attached SCSI (SAS) hard disk
drives (optional)
Expansion bays:
vEight SAS, 2.5-inch bays
vOne 12.7 mm removable-media drive
bay (CD/DVD drive optional)
Expansion slots:
vSix non-hot-swap PCI Express x8 (three
full-length and three half-length) slots
vOne non-hot-swap PCI Express x16
(full-length) slot
vEmulex 10 GbE Custom Adapter for IBM
System x in slot 7 (optional in some
models)
Upgradeable microcode:
System UEFI, FPGA, diagnostics, service
processor, IMM, and SAS microcode
Power supply:
vStandard: One or two dual-rated power
supplies (depending on the model).
– 1975 watts at 220 V ac input
– 875 watts at 110 V ac input
vHot-swappable and redundant at 220 V
ac, only with two power supplies
vIf the server is operating at 110 V ac, a
second power supply must be installed.
Size:
v4U
vHeight: 172.8 mm (6.81 in.)
vDepth: 712.13 mm (28.04 in.)
vWidth: (without rack EIA brackets) 440
mm (17.32 in.)
vWidth: (with rack EIA brackets) 482.6
mm (19 in.)
vWeight: approximately 49.90 kg (110
lb) when fully configured
Integrated functions:
vIntegrated management module (IMM),
which provides service processor
control and monitoring functions, video
controller, and remote keyboard, video,
mouse, and remote hard disk drive
capabilities
vLight path diagnostics
vEight Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports
(2.0)
– Four on rear of server
– Two on front of server
– Two internal
vBroadcom 5709 dual 10/100/1000 MB
Ethernet controller
vMatrox video
– 16 MB video memory
– SVGA compatible
vSerial-attached SCSI (SAS) controller
with RAID capabilities
vSupport for ServeRAID-BR10i
SAS/SATA and ServeRAID-M5015
SAS/SATA controllers
vSerial connector
vQPI Expansion Ports
Acoustical noise emissions:
vSound power, idle: 5.8 bel declared
vSound power, operating: 6.3 bel
declared
Airflow:
vNominal airflow: 67 cubic feet per
minute (CFM)
vTypical airflow: 100 CFM
vMaximum airflow: 241 CFM
Environment:
vAir temperature:
– Server on:
- 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F);
altitude: 0 to 914 m (3000 ft).
- 10°C to 32°C (50°F to 90°F);
altitude: 914 to 2133 m (7000 ft).
– Server off: 10°C to 43°C (50.0°F to
109.4°F); maximum altitude: 2133 m
(6998.0 ft)
vHumidity:
– Server on: 8% to 80%
– Server off: 8% to 80%
vParticulate contamination:
Attention: Airborne particulates and
reactive gases acting alone or in
combination with other environmental
factors such as humidity or temperature
might pose a risk to the server. For
information about the limits for
particulates and gases, see “Particulate
contamination” on page 79.
Heat output:
Approximate heat output:
vMinimum configuration: 648 Btu per hour
(190 watts)
vTypical configuration: 3753 Btu per hour
(1100 watts)
vDesign maximum configuration:
– 5971 Btu per hour (1930 watts) at 110
Vac
– 6739 Btu per hour (2150 watts) at 220
Vac
Electrical input:
vSine-wave input (50 - 60 Hz) required
vInput voltage low range:
– Minimum: 100 V ac
– Maximum: 127 V ac
vInput voltage high range:
– Minimum: 200 V ac
– Maximum: 240 V ac
vApproximate input kilovolt-amperes (kVA):
– Minimum: 0.20 kVA
– Typical: 1.12 kVA
– Maximum: 1.95 kVA (110 V ac)
– Maximum: 2.17 kVA (220 V ac)
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