x3100 m3 Manual
x3100 m3 Manual
Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in Appendix B, “Notices,” on page 65, the
IBM Safety Information and IBM Environmental Notices and User's Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD, and the
Warranty Information document.
Appendix B. Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Important notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Particulate contamination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Documentation format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Electronic emission notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement . . . . . . . . . 68
Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement . . . . . . . . 68
Avis de conformité à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada . . . . . . . . 68
Australia and New Zealand Class A statement . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirement. . . . . . . . . 68
European Union EMC Directive conformance statement . . . . . . . . . 69
Germany Class A statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Japan VCCI Class A statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA)
statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Korea Communications Commission (KCC) statement . . . . . . . . . 70
Russia Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Class A statement. . . . . . . 71
People's Republic of China Class A electronic emission statement . . . . . 71
Taiwan Class A compliance statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Ennen kuin asennat tämän tuotteen, lue turvaohjeet kohdasta Safety Information.
All caution and danger statements in this documentation begin with a number. This
number is used to cross reference an English caution or danger statement with
translated versions of the caution or danger statement in the IBM Safety Information
book.
For example, if a caution statement begins with a number 1, translations for that
caution statement appear in the IBM Safety Information book under statement 1.
Be sure to read all caution and danger statements in this documentation before
performing the instructions. Read any additional safety information that comes with
the blade server or optional device before you install the device.
DANGER
To Connect: To Disconnect:
Safety vii
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:
v Throw or immerse into water
v Heat to more than 100°C (212°F)
v Repair or disassemble
CAUTION:
When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic devices, or
transmitters) are installed, note the following:
v Do 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.
v Use 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.
Safety ix
Statement 4:
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.
2
1
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.
Safety xi
Statement 13:
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.
CAUTION:
Do not place any object on top of rack-mounted devices.
Statement 27:
CAUTION:
Hazardous moving parts are nearby.
Safety xiii
xiv System x3100 M3 Type 4253: Installation and User’s Guide
Chapter 1. The System x3100 M3 server
This Installation and User's Guide contains information and instructions for setting
up your IBM System x3100 M3 Type 4253 server, instructions for installing some
optional devices, and instructions for cabling, and configuring the server. For
removing and installing optional devices, diagnostics and troubleshooting
information, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System
x Documentation CD, which comes with the server.
The server comes with a limited warranty. For information about the terms of the
warranty and getting service and assistance, see the printed Warranty Information
document that comes with your server.
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 supports up to four 3.5-inch simple-swap SATA hard disk drives.
1. Racks are measured in vertical increments of 4.45 cm (1.75 inches) each. Each increment is called a "U." A 1u-high device is 1.75
inches tall.
Front information
USB 2
panel
USB 1
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.
The model number and serial number are on the lower-right side of the bezel, as
shown in the following illustration.
Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.
For a list of supported optional devices for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/
servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/.
Important: The server keys cannot be duplicated by a locksmith. If you lose them,
order replacement keys from the key manufacturer. The key serial number and the
telephone number of the manufacturer are on a tag that is attached to the keys.
where e is 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 the server from the Product menu. The Available Topics list displays all the
documents for the 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.
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 and cabling the server, how to install supported optional
devices, and how to configure the server. The following documentation also comes
with the server:
v Warranty Information
This printed document contains the warranty terms and a pointer to the IBM
Statement of Limited Warranty on the IBM Web site.
v Environmental Notices and User Guide
This document is in PDF format on the IBM System x Documentation CD. It
contains translated environmental notices.
v Safety 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.
v Problem 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.
The xSeries and BladeCenter™ 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 BladeCenter 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
you received 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 x3100 M3 and click Continue.
Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your model.
Front view
The following illustrations show the controls, LEDs, and connectors on the front of
the server.
2. Service availability will vary by country. Response time varies; may exclude holidays.
Front information
USB 2
panel
USB 1
Attention: If you are connecting the server to an ac power source for the
first time, do not press the power-control button until the power LED
flashes.
Hard disk drive activity LED
When this LED is flashing rapidly, it indicates that a hard disk drive is in
use.
System-error LED
When this amber LED is lit, it indicates that a system error has occurred.
An LED on the system board might also be lit to help isolate the error.
Detailed troubleshooting information is in the Problem Determination and
Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD.
USB connectors
Connect USB devices to these connectors.
DVD-eject button
Press this button to release a CD or DVD from the DVD drive.
DVD drive activity LED
When this LED is lit, it indicates that the DVD drive is in use.
You can turn on the server and start the operating system by pressing the
power-control button. The server can also be turned on in any of the following
ways:
v If a power failure occurs while the server is turned on, the server will restart
automatically when power is restored if BIOS Restore AC Power Loss is enabled.
v If your operating system supports the Wake on LAN feature, the Wake on LAN
feature can turn on the server.
Some operating systems require an orderly shutdown before you turn off the server.
See your operating-system documentation for information about shutting down the
operating system.
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.
2
1
The server can be turned off in any of the following ways:
v You can turn off the server from the operating system, if your operating system
supports this feature. After an orderly shutdown of the operating system, the
server will be turned off automatically.
v You can press the power-control button to start an orderly shutdown of the
operating system and turn off the server, if your operating system supports this
feature.
v If the operating system stops functioning, you can press and hold the
power-control button for more than 4 seconds to turn off the server.
v The server can be turned off by the Wake on LAN feature.
v The server can turn itself off as an automatic response to a critical system
failure.
This chapter provides detailed instructions for installing optional hardware devices in
the server.
Server components
The following illustration shows the major components in the server (depending on
the server model). The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your
hardware.
Important:
1. Before you change any switch settings or move any jumpers, turn off the server,
then, disconnect all power cords and external cables. Review the information in
“Installation guidelines” on page 22, “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page
23, and “Turning off the server” on page 13.
2. Any system-board switch blocks or jumpers that are not shown in the
illustrations in this document are reserved.
The server (some models) supports hot-swap devices and is designed to operate
safely while it is turned on and the cover is removed. Follow these guidelines when
you work inside a server that is turned on.
v Avoid wearing loose-fitting clothing on your forearms. Button long-sleeved shirts
before working inside the server; do not wear cuff links while you are working
inside the server.
v Do not allow your necktie or scarf to hang inside the server.
v Remove jewelry, such as bracelets, necklaces, rings, and loose-fitting wrist
watches.
v Remove items from your shirt pocket, such as pens and pencils, that could fall
into the server as you lean over it.
v Avoid dropping any metallic objects, such as paper clips, hairpins, and screws,
into the server.
Attention: Operating the server for more than 30 minutes with the side cover
removed might damage server components. For proper cooling and airflow, replace
the side cover before turning on the server.
1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines”
on page 22.
2. Turn off the server and all attached devices (see “Turning off the server” on
page 13); then, disconnect all power cords and external cables.
3. Unlock the side cover; then, press the cover-release latch down (as shown in
the illustration); then, remove the cover and set it aside.
Note: The server keys are located on the rear of the server.
Cover-release
latch
Key lock
To replace the side cover, see “Reinstalling the side cover” on page 49.
Attention: For proper cooling and airflow, replace the side cover before turning on
the server. Operating the server for extended periods of time (more than 30
minutes) with the side cover removed might damage server components.
Note:
v Before you remove the upper bezel, you must unlock and remove the side cover
and remove the lower bezel.
v If you are removing only the lower bezel, you must unlock the side cover. You do
not have to remove the side cover.
To remove the two-piece bezel, complete the following steps:
1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines”
on page 22.
2. Unlock and remove the side cover (see “Removing the side cover” on page 25).
3. Press the round blue release button on the right side of the lower bezel and tilt
the lower bezel forward to disengage it from the chassis.
4. Lift the lower bezel to disengage the two bottom tabs from the chassis. Set the
lower bezel aside.
For instructions for replacing the two-piece bezel, see “Reinstalling the two-piece
bezel” on page 47
Note: To determine the type of a DIMM, see the label on the DIMM. The
information on the label is in the format xxxxx nRxxx PC3-xxxxx-xx-xx-xxx. The
numeral in the sixth numerical position indicates whether the DIMM is single-rank
(n=1) or dual-rank (n=2).
v The following table lists the maximum DIMM population using ranked UDIMM.
Table 4. Maximum memory population using ranked UDIMMs (depending on your model)
Number of UDIMMs DIMM type DIMM size Total memory
4 single-rank UDIMMs 1 GB 4 GB
4 single-rank UDIMMs 2 GB 8 GB
4 dual-rank UDIMMs 2 GB 8 GB
4 dual-rank UDIMMs 4 GB 16 GB
The following illustration shows the location of the DIMM connectors on the system
board.
Note: If there is a gap between the DIMM and the retaining clips, the DIMM
has not been correctly inserted; open the retaining clips, remove the DIMM, and
then reinsert it.
Bay 1
Bay 2
Bay 3
Bay 4
Bay 5
Bay 6
Bay 7
The following notes describe the types of drives that the server supports and other
information that you must consider when installing a drive:
v Make sure that you have all the cables and other equipment that is specified in
the documentation that comes with the drive.
v Select the bay in which you want to install the drive.
v Check the instructions that come with the drive to see whether you have to set
any switches or jumpers on the drive. If you are installing a SATA device, be sure
to set the SATA ID for that device.
v Optional internal or external USB diskette drives, tape drives, DVD-ROM, and
multiburner drives are examples of removable-media drives. You can install
removable-media drives in bays 1, 2, and 3 only.
v The SATA removable-media drives that you install in bay 1 connects to the SATA
5 connector on the system board and the drive in bay 2 connects to the SATA 4
connector on the system board.
v To install a 3.5-inch drive in a 5.25-inch bay, you must use the 5.25-inch
conversion kit.
v The electromagnetic interference (EMI) integrity and cooling of the server are
protected by having all bays and PCI and PCI Express slots covered or
occupied. When you install a drive, PCI, or PCI Express adapter, save the EMC
shield and filler panel from the bay or PCI or PCI Express adapter slot cover in
the event that you later remove the device.
For more information about the requirements for SATA cables and connecting SATA
devices, see the documentation that comes with these devices.
For a list of supported optional devices for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/
servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/.
CAUTION:
When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic devices,
or transmitters) are installed, note the following:
v Do 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.
v Use 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.
6. Touch the static-protective package that contains the drive to any unpainted
metal surface on the server; then, remove the drive from the package and
place it on a static-protective surface.
7. Set any jumpers or switches on the drive according to the documentation that
comes with the drive.
Note: You might find it easier to install the new drive from the front and then
attach the cables.
8. Remove the drive retainer clip from the side of the drive cage of bay 1 or 2.
Slide the drive retainer clip to the right to remove it from the drive cage; then,
snap the drive retainer clip into the screw holes on the side of the drive.
Note: Route the signal cable so that it does not block the airflow to the rear of
the drives or over the microprocessor and dual inline memory modules
(DIMMs).
11. Connect the power cable to the rear of the drive. The connectors are keyed
and can be inserted only one way.
Note: Route the signal cable so that it does not block the airflow to the rear of
the drives or over the microprocessor and dual inline memory modules
(DIMMs).
11. Connect the power cable to the rear of the drive. The connectors are keyed
and can be inserted only one way.
v The simple-swap SATA hard disk drives connect to the SATA 0 through SATA 3
connectors on the system board as follows:
– Hard disk drive 0 connects to the SATA 0 connector on the system board.
– Hard disk drive 1 connects to the SATA 1 connector on the system board.
– Hard disk drive 2 connects to the SATA 2 connector on the system board.
– Hard disk drive 3 connects to the SATA 3 connector on the system board.
Note: If you installed a ServeRAID adapter in the server, connect the other end
of the SATA signal cable to the connector on the ServeRAID adapter.
Attention: Simple-swap hard disk drives are not hot-swappable. Disconnect all
power from the server before you remove or install a simple-swap hard disk drive.
Bezel
6. Pull the blue loops of the drive assembly toward each other; then, carefully slide
the drive assembly into the drive bay until it stops, and release the loops.
Note: Do not release the loops on the drive assembly until it is completely
seated.
Installing an adapter
The following notes describe the types of adapters that the server supports and
other information that you must consider when you install an adapter. Adapter that
the server supports might vary, depending on your server model.
Note: Static electricity that is released to internal server components when the
server is powered-on might cause the server to stop, which might result in the loss
of data. To avoid this potential problem, always use an electrostatic-discharge wrist
strap or other grounding system when you work inside the server with the power
on.
1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines”
on page 22.
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all external cables
and power cords.
3. Unlock and remove the side cover. See “Removing the side cover” on page
25.
4. Lay the server on its side.
5. Follow the cabling instructions, if any, that come with the adapter. Route the
adapter cables before you install the adapter.
6. Follow the instructions that come with the adapter to set jumpers or switches, if
any.
7. Remove the screw that secures the expansion-slot cover to the chassis. Store
the expansion-slot cover and screw in a safe place for future use.
Note: If you are upgrading to hardware RAID for the first time, you need to install
the hardware RAID upgrade cable kit that contains a new backplate and attached
cables. To order the cable kit, contact your IBM marketing representative or
authorized reseller.
Virtual media
key (front)
Mounting bracket
(rear)
Mounting tab
Virtual media
key connector
To install the simple-swap hard disk drive backplate, complete the following steps.
1
Release latch
Simple-swap
backplate
8. Insert the two tabs on the backplate into the matching holes on the drive cage.
Simple-swap
backplate
Tabs
9. Rotate the backplate toward the drive cage and over the locating pins; then,
press the backplate onto the drive cage until the release latch securely
engages the backplate.
10. Connect the cables. Do one of the following:
v Connect the signal cable to the connector on the ServeRAID adapter
v Connect the other end of the SATA signal cables and power cable to the
connectors on the system board (see )
11. Route the signal cables so that it does not block the airflow to the rear of the
drives or over the microprocessor and dual inline memory modules (DIMMs).
b. Rotate the top of the lower bezel up to the chassis; then, press the blue
release tab on the right side of the lower bezel and completely close the
lower bezel until it locks securely into place.
Cover-release
latch
Key lock
Note: The cover-release latch must be in the unlocked (opened) position before
you install the side cover.
2. Position the lip on the bottom edge of the side cover on the ledge on the bottom
of the chassis; then, rotate the cover up to the chassis, and then press down on
the cover release latch and push the cover completely closed until it latches
securely into place.
3. Press down on the cover-release latch and close the cover to secure it in place.
4. Lock the side cover.
If the server cables and connector panel have color-coded connections, match the
color of the cable end with the color of the connector. For example, match a blue
cable end with a blue panel connector, a red cable end with a red connector, and
so on.
The following illustration shows the input/output (I/O) connectors on the rear of the
server.
Some options have device drivers that you must install. For information about
installing device drivers, see the documentation that comes with each option.
If the server has a ServeRAID adapter and you have installed or removed a hard
disk drive, see the ServeRAID documentation for information about reconfiguring
the disk arrays.
Note: If you are attaching an external device, see the documentation that comes
with the device for information about cabling.
Note: If you are connecting the server to an ac power source for the first time,
do not press the power-control button until the power LED flashes.
2. When the prompt Press <F1> to enter Setup is displayed, press F1. If you
have set an administrator password, you must type the administrator password
to access the full Setup utility menu. If you do not type the administrator
password, a limited Setup utility menu is available.
3. Select settings to view or change.
Note: System hibernation may not take effect in some operating systems.
– CPU Configuration
Select this choice to view or change the processor settings.
– SATA Configuration
Select this choice to view or change the SATA controller settings.
– USB Configuration
Select this choice to view or change the USB controller settings.
– Super IO Configuration
Select this choice to view or change serial port0 settings.
– System Information
Select this choice to view information about the server. You cannot change
settings directly in the system information.
– Serial Port Console Redirection
Note: You can view all hardware error messages in the system event log
viewer.
v Server Mgmt
Select this choice to configure FRB2 timer, SMBIOS and system event log
settings, and BMC network settings.
– SMBIOS Event Log Settings
Select this choice to enable or disable SMBIOS event logging; change
SMBIOS event log erasing settings. You must restart your server to make
your changes take effect.
– System Event Log Settings
Select this choice to change system event log deletion settings. You must
restart your server to make your changes take effect.
– BMC Network Configuration
Passwords
From the Security menu choice, you can set, change, and delete a power-on
password and an administrator password.
If you set only a power-on password, you must type the power-on password to
complete the system startup and to have access to the full Setup utility menu.
If you set a power-on password for a user and an administrator password for a
system administrator, you can type either password to complete the system startup.
A system administrator who types the administrator password has access to the full
Setup utility menu; the system administrator can give the user authority to set,
change, and delete the power-on password. A user who types the power-on
password has access to only the limited Setup utility menu; the user can set,
change, and delete the power-on password, if the system administrator has given
the user that authority.
Power-on password
If a power-on password is set, when you turn on the server, the system startup will
not be completed until you type the power-on password. You can use any
combination of up to seven characters (A - Z, a - z, and 0 - 9) for the password.
If you forget the power-on password, you can regain access to the server in any of
the following ways:
v If an administrator password is set, type the administrator password at the
password prompt. Start the Setup utility and reset the power-on password.
v Remove the battery from the server and then reinstall it. See the Problem
Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD for
instructions for removing the battery.
v Change the position of the password clear jumper on the system board to reset
the power-on password. See “Resetting passwords” on page 57for additional
information.
Attention: Before you change any switch settings or move any jumpers, turn
off the server; then, disconnect all power cords and external cables. See the
safety information that begins on page v. Do not change settings or move
jumpers on any system-board switch or jumper blocks that are not shown in this
document.
Administrator password
If an administrator password is set, you must type the administrator password for
access to the full Setup utility menu. You can use any combination of up to seven
characters (A - Z, a - z, and 0 - 9) for the password.
If you forget the administrator password, you can reset it after you change the
position of the password clear jumper.
The next time the server starts, it returns to the startup sequence that is set in the
Setup utility.
You do not have to set any jumpers or configure the controller. However, you must
install a device driver to enable the operating system to address the controller. For
device drivers and information about configuring the Ethernet controller, complete
the following steps:
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.
4. From the Product family menu, click System x3100 M3.
Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. The actual procedure
might vary slightly from what is described in this document.
The integrated SAS/SATA controller with RAID capabilities supports RAID arrays.
You can use the LSI Configuration Utility program to configure RAID 1 (IM), RAID
1E (IME), and RAID 0 (IS) for a single pair of attached devices. In some server
models, the ServeRAID-BR10il SAS/SATA controller v2 provides RAID levels 0 and
1 support.
Note: If you are connecting the server to an ac power source for the first time,
do not press the power-control button until the power LED flashes.
2. When the prompt, press CTRL + C to access the LSI Configuration Utility
program. If you have set an administrator password, you are prompted to type
the password.
3. To perform storage-management tasks, follow the procedures in the
documentation that comes with the SAS/SATA controller.
When you have finished changing settings, press Esc to exit from the program;
select Save to save the settings that you have changed.
Note: Before you format a hard disk, make sure that the disk is not part of a
mirrored pair.
To start the RAID Configuration Utility program, complete the following steps:
1. Turn on the server.
Note: If you are connecting the server to an ac power source for the first time,
do not press the power-control button until the power LED flashes.
2. When the prompt Press <F1> to enter Setup is displayed, press F1. If you
have set an administrator password, you are prompted to type the password.
3. Select Advanced → SATA Configuration .
4. For SATA Mode, select RAID Mode.
5. Save the changes and exit the Setup utility.
6. Press CTRL + I to access the RAID Configuration Utility program.
7. Select Create RAID Volume and configure the required settings.
8. Save the changes and exit to the main Setup utility menu.
9. Use the Boot menu to boot from the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM.
10. Follow the installation instructions to install the operating system.
11. After the operating system installation is complete, install the Intel RAID utility.
You can get the instructions and setup file from http://downloadcenter.intel.com/
Detail_Desc.aspx?agr=Y&ProdId=2101&DwnldID=18859&lang=eng.
After the virtual media key is installed in the server, it is authenticated to determine
whether it is valid. If the key is not valid, the configuration menu for the remote
presence feature will not display in the BMC Web interface.
The virtual media key has an LED. When this LED is lit and green, it indicates that
the key is installed and functioning correctly. When the LED is not lit, it indicates
that the key might not be installed correctly.
Note: If you are connecting the server to an ac power source for the first time, do
not press the power-control button until the power LED flashes.
Note: If you are connecting the server to an ac power source for the first time,
do not press the power-control button until the power LED flashes.
2. When the prompt Press <F1> to enter Setup is displayed, press F1. (This
prompt is displayed on the screen for only a few seconds. You must press F1
quickly.) If you have set both a power-on password and an administrator
password, you must type the administrator password to access the full Setup
utility menu.
3. From the Setup utility main menu, select Server Mgmt → BMC Network
Configuration.
4. Find the IP address and write it down.
Note: The BMC is set initially with a user name of USERID and password of
PASSW0RD (passw0rd with a zero, not the letter O). You have read/write
access. You must change the default password the first time you log on.
Use the command-line interface to issue setup commands. You can save any of the
settings as a file and run the file as a script. The BCU program supports scripting
environments through a batch-processing mode.
You can solve many problems without outside assistance by following the
troubleshooting procedures that IBM provides in the online help or in the
documentation that is provided with your IBM product. The documentation that
comes with IBM systems also describes the diagnostic tests that you can perform.
Most systems, operating systems, and programs come with documentation that
contains troubleshooting procedures and explanations of error messages and error
codes. If you suspect a software problem, see the documentation for the operating
system or program.
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(1-800-426-7378).
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Important notes
Processor speed indicates the internal clock speed of the microprocessor; other
factors also affect application performance.
CD or DVD drive speed is the variable read rate. Actual speeds vary and are often
less than the possible maximum.
When referring to processor storage, real and virtual storage, or channel volume,
KB stands for 1024 bytes, MB stands for 1 048 576 bytes, and GB stands for
1 073 741 824 bytes.
Maximum internal hard disk drive capacities assume the replacement of any
standard hard disk drives and population of all hard disk drive bays with the largest
currently supported drives that are available from IBM.
Particulate contamination
Attention: Airborne particulates (including metal flakes or particles) and reactive
gases acting alone or in combination with other environmental factors such as
humidity or temperature might pose a risk to the server that is described in this
document. Risks that are posed by the presence of excessive particulate levels or
concentrations of harmful gases include damage that might cause the server to
malfunction or cease functioning altogether. This specification sets forth limits for
particulates and gases that are intended to avoid such damage. The limits must not
be viewed or used as definitive limits, because numerous other factors, such as
temperature or moisture content of the air, can influence the impact of particulates
or environmental corrosives and gaseous contaminant transfer. In the absence of
specific limits that are set forth in this document, you must implement practices that
maintain particulate and gas levels that are consistent with the protection of human
health and safety. If IBM determines that the levels of particulates or gases in your
environment have caused damage to the server, IBM may condition provision of
repair or replacement of servers or parts on implementation of appropriate remedial
measures to mitigate such environmental contamination. Implementation of such
remedial measures is a customer responsibility.
Table 8. Limits for particulates and gases
Contaminant Limits
Particulate v The room air must be continuously filtered with 40% atmospheric dust
spot efficiency (MERV 9) according to ASHRAE Standard 52.21.
v Air that enters a data center must be filtered to 99.97% efficiency or
greater, using high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters that meet
MIL-STD-282.
v The deliquescent relative humidity of the particulate contamination
must be more than 60%2.
v The room must be free of conductive contamination such as zinc
whiskers.
Gaseous v Copper: Class G1 as per ANSI/ISA 71.04-19853
v Silver: Corrosion rate of less than 300 Å in 30 days
1
ASHRAE 52.2-2008 - Method of Testing General Ventilation Air-Cleaning Devices for
Removal Efficiency by Particle Size. Atlanta: American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and
Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc.
2
The deliquescent relative humidity of particulate contamination is the relative humidity at
which the dust absorbs enough water to become wet and promote ionic conduction.
3
ANSI/ISA-71.04-1985. Environmental conditions for process measurement and control
systems: Airborne contaminants. Instrument Society of America, Research Triangle Park,
North Carolina, U.S.A.
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Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to
meet FCC emission limits. IBM is not responsible for any radio or television
interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by
unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment. Unauthorized changes or
modifications could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Responsible manufacturer:
International Business Machines Corp.
New Orchard Road
Armonk, New York 10504
914-499-1900
Appendix B. Notices 69
Zulassungsbescheinigung laut dem Deutschen Gesetz über die
elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit von Geräten (EMVG) (bzw. der
EMC EG Richtlinie 2004/108/EG) für Geräte der Klasse A
Dieses Gerät ist berechtigt, in Übereinstimmung mit dem Deutschen EMVG das
EG-Konformitätszeichen - CE - zu führen.
Verantwortlich für die Einhaltung der EMV Vorschriften ist der Hersteller:
International Business Machines Corp.
New Orchard Road
Armonk, New York 10504
914-499-1900
Generelle Informationen:
This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for
Interference (VCCI). If this equipment is used in a domestic environment, radio
interference may occur, in which case the user may be required to take corrective
actions.
Appendix B. Notices 71
72 System x3100 M3 Type 4253: Installation and User’s Guide
Index
A connector (continued)
internal 16
accessible documentation 67
memory 17
acoustical noise emissions 5, 7
microprocessor 17
adapter
power 11
installing 39, 41
serial 11
requirements 38
system board 17
scanning order 39
Universal Serial Bus (USB) 10, 11
ServeRAID-BR10il 41
video 11
specifications 5
connectors
administrator password 55
on the rear of the server 11
assistance, getting 63
contamination, particulate and gaseous 6, 67
attention notices 5
controller
availability features 8
Ethernet, configuring 58
controls and indicators 9
cooling 6, 23
B cover
battery installing 49
connector 16 removing 25
safety viii creating
bay identification 32 RAID array
bays, filler panel 33, 35 LSI Configuration Utility 60
bezel
installing 47
BIOS Configuration Utility program
overview 62
D
danger statements 5
BMC IP address
data rate, Ethernet 58
obtaining 61
DIMMs
boot manager program
installing 28
using 57
DIMMs, unbuffered 29
documentation
Documentation Browser 3
C Documentation CD 3
cables documentation format 67
internal drives 33 documentation, updated
power 33 finding 5
rear connectors 50 drive
signal 33 bay filler panel 33, 35
cabling bay identification 32
Simple-swap SATA drives 33 cables 33
caution statements 5 installing 32
Class A electronic emission notice 68 removable-media 33
components simple-swap 37
installing in the server 15 drives
major 15 Simple-swap SATA
system board 17 cabling 33
configuration specifications 5
Ethernet controller 58 DVD drive
updating 50 activity LED 10
configuration programs eject button 10
BIOS Configuration Utility 53 installing 32, 33
LSI Configuration Utility 53
connector
adapter 17
battery 16
E
eject button
cable 50
DVD 10
Ethernet 11
electrical input 5, 6
external 10, 20
Index 75
serial connector 11
serial number 2
U
United States electronic emission Class A notice 68
server
United States FCC Class A notice 68
configuration 53
Universal Serial Bus (USB)
installing options 15
connectors
power features 12
front 10
specifications 5
rear 11
turning it off 13
upper bezel
working inside with the power on 23
installing 47
server components 15
removing 27
server controls and indicator
user password 56
on the front 9
using
server shutdown 13
LSI Configuration program 58
ServeRAID support 8
the boot manager program 57
serviceability features 8
the Setup utility 53
Setup utility
Utility program
menu choices 54
BIOS configuration 62
starting 54
utility, Setup
using 53
menu choices 54
shutting down the server 13
starting 54
simple-swap backplate
using 53
installing 43
simple-swap drives 37
Simple-swap SATA drives
cabling 33 V
size 6 video
software RAID 6, 8, 60 connector 11
software service and support 64 virtual media key
specifications, server 5 installing 43
starting
the Setup utility 54
statements and notices 5 W
static electricity 23 Wake on LAN feature 12
static-sensitive devices, handling 23 web site
status LEDs 9 publication ordering 63
support, web site 63 support 63
switches support line, telephone numbers 64
on the system board 18 Web site
system board compatible options 23, 28
external connectors 20 IBM support 5
internal connectors 16 ServerProven list 23, 28, 33
LEDs 21 weight 5, 6
option connectors 17 working inside the server
switches and jumpers 18 with the power on 23
system board jumpers 18
system event log 55
system reliability guidelines 23 X
system specifications 5 X-Architecture technology 8
system-error LED 10
systems management 8
T
tape drive, installing 32
telephone numbers 64
temperature 5
trademarks 65
turning off the server 13
integrated baseboard management controller 13
two-piece bezel 47
Printed in USA