System x3100 M3 Type 4253 

Installation and User’s Guide

System x3100 M3 Type 4253 

Installation and User’s Guide

Note:

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.

The most recent version of this document is available at http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/.

Fifth Edition (May 2011)

© Copyright IBM Corporation 2010.
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 x3100 M3 server . . . . .1 . . . . . . . . . .

The IBM System x Documentation CD. . . . . . .3 . . . . . . . . . .
Hardware and software requirements . . . . . .3 . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Documentation Browser . . . . . . .3 . . . . . . . . . .
Related documentation . . . . . . . . . . . .4 . . . . . . . . . .
Notices and statements in this document . . . . . .5 . . . . . . . . . .
Features and specifications . . . . . . . . . . .5 . . . . . . . . . .
What your server offers . . . . . . . . . . . .8 . . . . . . . . . .
Reliability, availability, and serviceability . . . . . .8 . . . . . . . . . .
Server controls, LEDs, and power . . . . . . . .9 . . . . . . . . . .
Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 . . . . . . . . . .
Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Server power features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Chapter 2. Installing optional devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Server components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
System-board internal connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
System-board optional-device connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
System-board switches and jumpers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
System-board external connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
System-board LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Installation guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
System reliability guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Working inside the server with the power on . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Handling static-sensitive devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Removing the side cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Removing the two-piece bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Installing a memory module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Unbuffered DIMMs (UDIMMs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Installing drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Power and signal cables for internal drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Installing a DVD drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Installing an optional tape drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Installing a simple-swap SATA hard disk drive . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Installing an adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Installing an optional ServeRAID-BR10il SAS/SATA controller v2 . . . . . . 41
Installing the virtual media key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Installing the simple-swap backplate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Completing the installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Reinstalling the two-piece bezel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Reinstalling the side cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Connecting the cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Updating the server configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Connecting external devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Installing the server in a rack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Chapter 3. Configuring the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Using the Setup utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Starting the Setup utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Setup utility menu choices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

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 Using the Boot Manager program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Installing your operating system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Using LSI Configuration Utility program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Starting the LSI Configuration Utility program . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Formatting a hard disk drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Creating a RAID array of hard disk drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Using the RAID Configuration Utility program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Using the Baseboard Management Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Using the remote presence capability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Enabling the remote presence feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Obtaining the IP address for the BMC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Logging on to the Web interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
BIOS Configuration Utility program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance . . . . . . . . . . 63

Before you call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Using the documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Getting help and information from the World Wide Web . . . . . . . . . . 63
Software service and support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Hardware service and support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
IBM Taiwan product service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

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

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Safety
Before installing this product, read the Safety Information.

Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações de Segurança.

Pred instalací tohoto produktu si prectete prírucku bezpecnostních instrukcí.

Læs sikkerhedsforskrifterne, før du installerer dette produkt.

Lees voordat u dit product installeert eerst de veiligheidsvoorschriften.

Ennen kuin asennat tämän tuotteen, lue turvaohjeet kohdasta Safety Information.

Avant d'installer ce produit, lisez les consignes de sécurité.

Vor der Installation dieses Produkts die Sicherheitshinweise lesen.

Prima di installare questo prodotto, leggere le Informazioni sulla Sicurezza.

Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen (Safety Information) før du installerer dette produktet.

Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança.

Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad.

Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten.

© Copyright IBM Corp. 2010 v

 Important:

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.

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Statement 1:

DANGER

Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is

hazardous.

To avoid a shock hazard:

v Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation,
maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical
storm.
v Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical
outlet.
v Connect to properly wired outlets any equipment that will be attached to
this product.
v When possible, use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal
cables.
v Never turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire, water, or
structural damage.
v Disconnect the attached power cords, telecommunications systems,
networks, and modems before you open the device covers, unless
instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration procedures.
v Connect 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. 1. Turn everything OFF.

2. First, attach all cables to devices. 2. First, remove power cords from outlet.
3. Attach signal cables to connectors. 3. Remove signal cables from connectors.
4. Attach power cords to outlet. 4. Remove all cables from devices.
5. Turn device ON.

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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:
v Throw or immerse into water
v Heat to more than 100°C (212°F)
v Repair 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:
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.

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.

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 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.

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Statement 26:

CAUTION:
Do not place any object on top of rack-mounted devices.

This server is suitable for use on an IT power-distribution system whose maximum

phase-to-phase voltage is 240 V under any distribution fault condition.

Statement 27:

CAUTION:
Hazardous moving parts are nearby.

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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 IBM® System x3100 M3 Type 4253 server is a 5u-high-high, high-performance,

self-contained server. It is ideally suited for networking environments that require
superior microprocessor performance, improved systems management, and flexible
memory and data management.

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 printed Warranty Information
document that comes with your 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 8 and “Reliability, availability, and serviceability” on page
8.

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.

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 Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your model.
Power-control Hard disk drive System error
Power-on LED button activity LED LED

Front information
USB 2
panel
USB 1

DVD drive activity

LED(green)
DVD-eject
button
Simple-swap
hard disk drive

If firmware and documentation updates are available, you can download them from
the IBM Web site. The server might have features that are not described in the
documentation that comes with the server, and the documentation might be updated
occasionally to include information about those features, or technical updates might
be available to provide additional information that is not included in the server
documentation. To check for updates, complete the following steps.

Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. Procedures for locating
firmware and documentation might vary slightly from what is described in this
document.
1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/.
2. Under Product support, click System x.
3. Under Popular links, click Software and device drivers for firmware updates,
or click Publications lookup for documentation updates.

Record information about the server in the following table.

Product name IBM System x3100 M3 server

Machine type 4253
Model number _____________________________________________
Serial number _____________________________________________

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.

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 Model number
and serial number

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.

The IBM System x Documentation CD

The IBM System x Documentation CD contains documentation for the server in
Portable Document Format (PDF) and includes the IBM Documentation Browser to
help you find information quickly.

Hardware and software requirements

The IBM System x Documentation CD requires the following minimum hardware
and software:
v Microsoft Windows XP, Windows 2000, or Red Hat Linux
v 100 MHz microprocessor
v 32 MB of RAM
v Adobe Acrobat Reader 3.0 (or later) or xpdf, which comes with Linux operating
systems

Using the Documentation Browser

Use the Documentation Browser to browse the contents of the CD, read brief
descriptions of the documents, and view documents, using Adobe Acrobat Reader
or xpdf. The Documentation Browser automatically detects the regional settings in
use in your server and displays the documents in the language for that region (if
available). If a document is not available in the language for that region, the
English-language version is displayed.

Use one of the following procedures to start the Documentation Browser:

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 v If Autostart is enabled, insert the CD into the CD or DVD drive. The
Documentation Browser starts automatically.
v If 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. In the Open field, type
e:\win32.bat

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.

When you select a document, a description of the document is displayed 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 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.

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 Depending on the server model, additional documentation might be included on the
IBM System x Documentation CD.

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.

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 System x 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:

v Note: These notices provide important tips, guidance, or advice.
v Important: These notices provide information or advice that might help you avoid
inconvenient or problem situations.
v Attention: 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.
v Caution: 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.
v Danger: 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 for
Machine Type 4253. Depending on the server model, some features might not be
available, or some specifications might not apply. See the Problem Determination
and Service Guide on the System x Documentation CD for additional information
about the server.

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Table 1. Features and specifications
Microprocessor: Fan: RAID (depending on model):
v One Intel LGA1156 quad-core (Xeon v One system fan v Software RAID capabilities that support
X3400 series) or dual-core (Celeron RAID levels 0 and 1
v One microprocessor fan
G1101, Pentium G6950, or Core i3-540) Note: The integrated RAID utility is
processor not supported on Linux operating
Power supply: One fixed 350-watt (100
v Designed for LGA 1156 socket systems.
-127V, 200-240Vac)
v 32 KB instruction cache, 32 KB data
v ServeRAID-BR10il v2 SAS/SATA
cache, and up to 8 MB L3 cache that is
Size: adapter that provides RAID levels 0
shared among the cores v Height: 438 mm (17.25 in.) and 1
v Intel 64 architecture
v Depth: 540 mm (21.25 in.)
Note: v Width: 216 mm (8.5 in.) Environment:
v Weight: 15 kg (33 lb) to 18 kg (40 lb) v Air temperature:
v Use the Setup utility to determine the
depending upon configuration – Server on: 10°C to 35°C (50°F to
type and speed of the microprocessors.
95°F)
v For a list of supported microprocessors, Altitude: 0 to 914.4 m (3000 ft)
see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/ – Server on: 10°C to 32°C (50°F to
serverproven/compat/us/. 89.6°F)
Altitude: 914.4 m (3000 ft) to 2133.6
Memory: m (7000 ft)
v Minimum: 1 GB
– Server off: 10°C to 43°C (50°F to
v Maximum: 16 GB 109.4°F)
v Types: PC3 (single-rank or dual-rank),
Maximum altitude: 2133.6 m (7000.0
ECC, double-data-rate 3 (DDR3), 1066 ft)
or 1333 MHz unbuffered SDRAM DIMM – Shipping: -40°C to 60°C (-40°F to
v Connectors: four dual inline memory 140°F)
module (DIMM) connectors, two-way v Humidity (operating and storage): 8%
interleaved to 80%
v Supports 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB
v Particulate contamination:
unbuffered DIMMs
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 67.

Drives (depending on the model): Integrated functions: Heat output:

v Hard disk drives: up to four simple-swap v Intel 82574L Gb Ethernet controller Approximate heat output:
SATA v Integrated SATA controller v Minimum configuration: 324 Btu per
v One of the following SATA attached v Integrated video controller hour (95 watts)
optical drives: v Seven Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 v Maximum configuration: 1484 Btu per
– DVD-ROM ports (two front, four rear of the chassis, hour (435 watts)
– Multi-burner (optional) and one internal for an optional tape
drive) Electrical input:
Drive bays: v One serial port v Sine-wave input (50 or 60 Hz) required
v Two 5.25-inch half-high bays (one v One Ethernet port v Input voltage and frequency ranges
optical drive installed). v Six SATA ports (four for simple-swap automatically selected
v Four 3.5-inch hard disk drive bays hard disk drives and two for the DVD v Input voltage low range:
drive and the optional tape drive) – Minimum: 100 V ac
– Maximum: 127 V ac
v Input voltage high range:
– Minimum: 200 V ac
– Maximum: 240 V ac
v Input kilovolt-amperes (kVA)
approximately:
– Minimum: 0.20 kVA (all models)
– Maximum: 0.55 kVA

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Table 1. Features and specifications (continued)
Expansion slots: Acoustical noise emissions:
v One PCI 32-bit/33 MHz slot Notes:
v One PCI Express x16 slot Sound power: 4.8 bel 1. Power consumption and heat output
v One PCI Express x8 slot vary depending on the number and
v One PCI Express x4 slot type of optional features installed and
the power-management optional
features in use.
2. These 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.

Chapter 1. The System x3100 M3 server 7

What your server offers
The server uses the following features and technologies:
v Baseboard management controller
The baseboard management controller (BMC) provides basic service-processor
environmental monitoring functions. If an environmental condition exceeds a
threshold or if a system component fails, the baseboard management controller
lights LEDs to help you diagnose the problem. Critical errors are also included in
the error log. When the optional Virtual Media Key is installed, BMC provides
advanced virtual presence capability for remote server management capabilities.
v Quad-core or dual-core processing
The server supports one Intel quad-core or dual-core microprocessor.
v System diagnostics CD
The server comes with a diagnostics CD, which you can use to diagnose
problems.
v IBM X-Architecture technology
IBM X-Architecture technology combines proven, innovative IBM designs to make
your Intel-processor-based server powerful, scalable, and reliable. For more
information, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/xarchitecture/
enterprise/index.html.
v Large system-memory capacity
The memory bus supports up to 16 GB of memory. The memory controller
supports error correcting code (ECC) for up to four industry-standard
PC3-10600-999, 1066 or 1333 MHz, DDR3 (third-generation double-data-rate),
unbuffered, synchronous dynamic random access memory (SDRAM) dual inline
memory modules (DIMMs).
v Integrated network support
The server comes with an integrated Intel Gigabit Ethernet controller, which
supports connection to a 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1000 Mbps network. For more
information, see “Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller” on page 58.
v RAID support
Depending on the model, your server implements redundant array of independent
disks (RAID) through software or hardware.
The optional ServeRAID-BR10il v2 adapter provides hardware RAID and
supports provides RAID levels 0 and 1.
The server supports software RAID capability that provides RAID levels 0 and 1.

Reliability, availability, and serviceability

Three important server design features are reliability, availability, and serviceability
(RAS). The RAS features help to ensure the integrity of the data that is stored in
the server, the availability of the server when you need it, and the ease with which
you can diagnose and repair problems.

Your server has the following RAS features:

v 1-year parts and 1-year labor limited warranty
v Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)
v Advanced Desktop Management Interface (DMI) features
v Automatic error retry or recovery
v Automatic memory downsizing on error detection
v Automatic restart on nonmaskable interrupt (NMI)

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 v Automatic Server Restart (ASR) logic supporting a system restart when the
operating system becomes unresponsive
v Automatic server restart after a power failure, based on the BIOS setting
v Availability of microcode level
v Boot-block recovery
v Built-in monitoring for fan, power, temperature, and voltage
v Built-in, menu-driven configuration and setup programs
v CD-based diagnostic programs
v Cooling fan with speed-sensing capability
v Customer support center that is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week2
v Error codes and messages
v Error correcting code (ECC) memory
v Error logging of POST failures
v Integrated Ethernet controller
v Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) 2.0 support
v Memory change messages posted to the error log
v Menu-driven setup, system configuration, and redundant array of independent
disks (RAID) configuration programs
v Power-on self-test (POST)
v Read-only memory (ROM) checksums
v SDRAM with serial presence detect (SPD)
v Wake on LAN capability

Server controls, LEDs, and power

This section describes the controls, light-emitting diodes (LEDs), and connectors on
the front and rear of the server, and how to turn the server on and off.

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.

Chapter 1. The System x3100 M3 server 9

 Power-control Hard disk drive System error
Power-on LED button activity LED LED

Front information
USB 2
panel
USB 1

DVD drive activity

LED(green)
DVD-eject
button
Simple-swap
hard disk drive

Power-control button and power-on LED

Press this button to turn the server on and off manually or to wake the
server from a reduced-power state. When this LED is lit, it indicates that the
server is turned on. When this LED is off, it indicates that ac power is not
present, or the power supply or the LED itself has failed. When this LED is
blinking, it indicates that the system is in the ACPI S4 or S5 system status.

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.

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Rear view
The following illustration shows the LEDs and connectors on the rear of the server.

Power connector and power switch

Connect the power cord to this connector and press the power switch to the
on position to turn on the power supply.
Video connector
Connect a monitor to this connector.

Note: The maximum video resolution is 1280 x 1024.

Serial connector
Connect a 9-pin serial device to this connector.
USB connectors
Connect USB devices to these connectors.
Ethernet connector
Use the connector to connect the server to a network.
Ethernet transmit/receive activity LED
This LED is on the Ethernet connector on the rear of the server. When this
LED is off, it indicates that there is no activity occurring. When this LED is
blinking, it indicates that there is activity between the server and the
network.
Ethernet link status LED
This LED is on the Ethernet connector on the rear of the server. When this
LED is lit, it indicates that there is an active connection on the Ethernet
port. When this LED is off, it indicates that there is no active connection on
the Ethernet port.

Chapter 1. The System x3100 M3 server 11

Server power features
When the server is connected to an ac power source but is not turned on, the
operating system does not run, and all core logic except for the service processor
(the baseboard management controller) is shut down; however, the server can
respond to requests to the service processor, such as a remote request to turn on
the server. The power-on LED flashes to indicate that the server is connected to ac
power but is not turned on.

Turning on the server

Note: If you connect the server to an ac power source for the first time, do not
press the power-control button until the power LED flashes.

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.

Note: When 4 GB or more of memory (physical or logical) is installed, some

memory is reserved for various system resources and is unavailable to the
operating system. The amount of memory that is reserved for system resources
depends on the operating system, the configuration of the server, and the
configured peripheral component interconnect (PCI) devices.

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Turning off the server
When you turn off the server and leave it connected to ac power, the server can
respond to requests to the service processor, such as a remote request to turn on
the server. While the server remains connected to ac power, one or more fans
might continue to run. To remove all power from the server, you must disconnect it
from the power source.

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.

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Chapter 2. Installing optional devices
Important: Before you install optional hardware, make sure that the server is
working correctly. Start the server, and make sure that the operating system starts,
if an operating system is installed. If the server is not working correctly, see the
Problem Determination and Service Guide for diagnostic information.

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.

© Copyright IBM Corp. 2010 15

System-board internal connectors
The following illustration shows the internal connectors on the system board.

Note: The illustration might differ slightly from your hardware.

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System-board optional-device connectors
The following illustration shows the system-board and connectors for
user-installable optional devices.

Chapter 2. Installing optional devices 17

System-board switches and jumpers
The following illustration shows the switches and jumpers on the system board.

The following table describes the jumpers on the system board.

Table 2. System board jumpers
Jumper number Jumper name Jumper setting
JP1 Clear CMOS jumper v Pins 1 and 2: Normal
(default) - This keeps the
CMOS data.
v Pins 2 and 3: This clears
the CMOS data such as
power-on password and
administrator password,
and loads the default BIOS
settings.
JP2 Clear password jumper v Pins 1 and 2: Normal
(default).
v Pins 2 and 3: This clears
the power-on password
and administrator
password.
JP3 BIOS recovery jumper v Pin 1 and 2: Boot normally
(default).
v Pin 2 and 3: BIOS
recovery from a bootable
USB key which contains
the new BIOS image file.

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Table 2. System board jumpers (continued)
Jumper number Jumper name Jumper setting
Notes:
v If no jumper is present, the server responds as if the pins are set to 1 and 2.
v Changing the position of the BIOS recovery jumper from pins 1 and 2 to pins 2 and 3
before the server is turned on sets the BIOS recovery process. Do not change the jumper
pin position after the server is turned on. This can cause an unpredictable problem.

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.

Chapter 2. Installing optional devices 19

System-board external connectors
The following illustration shows the external input/output (I/O) connectors on the
system board.

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System-board LEDs
The following illustration shows the light-emitting diodes (LEDs) on the system
board.

Chapter 2. Installing optional devices 21

Installation guidelines
Before you install options, read the following information:
v Read the safety information that begins on page v, the guidelines in “Working
inside the server with the power on” on page 23, and “Handling static-sensitive
devices” on page 23. This information will help you work safely.
v When you install your new server, take the opportunity to download and apply
the most recent firmware updates. This step will help to ensure that any known
issues are addressed and that your server is ready to function at maximum levels
of performance. To download firmware updates for your server, 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. Click System x3100 M3 to display the matrix of downloadable files for the
server.
For additional information about tools for updating, managing, and deploying
firmware, see the System x and BladeCenter Tools Center at
http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/toolsctr/v1r0/index.jsp.
v Before you install optional hardware, make sure that the server is working
correctly. Start the server, and make sure that the operating system starts, if an
operating system is installed. If the server is not working correctly, see the
Problem Determination and Service Guide for diagnostic information.
v Observe good housekeeping in the area where you are working. Place removed
covers and other parts in a safe place.
v If you must start the server while the cover is removed, make sure that no one is
near the server and that no tools or other objects have been left inside the
server.
v Do not attempt to lift an object that you think is too heavy for you. If you have to
lift a heavy object, observe the following precautions:
– Make sure that you can stand safely without slipping.
– Distribute the weight of the object equally between your feet.
– Use a slow lifting force. Never move suddenly or twist when you lift a heavy
object.
– To avoid straining the muscles in your back, lift by standing or by pushing up
with your leg muscles.
v Make sure that you have an adequate number of properly grounded electrical
outlets for the server, monitor, and other devices.
v Back up all important data before you make changes to disk drives.
v Have a small flat-blade screwdriver, a small Phillips screwdriver, and a T8 torx
screwdriver available.
v You do not have to turn off the server to install or replace hot-swap fans and
hot-swap drives.
v Blue on a component indicates touch points, where you can grip the component
to remove it from or install it in the server, open or close a latch, and so on.
v Orange on a component or an orange label on or near a component indicates
that the component can be hot-swapped, which means that if the server and
operating system support hot-swap capability, you can remove or install the
component while the server is running. (Orange can also indicate touch points on
hot-swap components.) See the instructions for removing and installing a specific

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 hot-swap component for any additional procedures that you might have to
perform before you remove or install the component.
v When you have to access the inside of the server, you might find it easier to lay
the server on its side.
v When you are finished working on the server, reinstall all safety shields, guards,
labels, and ground wires.
v For a list of supported options for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/
eserver/serverproven/compat/us/.

System reliability guidelines

To help ensure proper system cooling and system reliability, make sure that the
following requirements are met:
v Each of the drive bays has a drive or a filler panel and electromagnetic
compatibility (EMC) shield installed in it.
v There is adequate space around the server to allow the server cooling system to
work properly. Leave approximately 50 mm (2.0 in.) of open space around the
front and rear of the server. Do not place objects in front of the fans. For proper
cooling and airflow, replace the server cover before turning on the server.
Operating the server for extended periods of time (more than 30 minutes) with
the server cover removed might damage server components.
v You have followed the cabling instructions that come with optional adapters.
v You have replaced a failed fan within 48 hours.

Working inside the server with the power on

Attention: Static electricity that is released to internal server components when
the server is powered on might cause the server to halt, which could result in the
loss of data. To avoid this potential problem, always use an electrostatic-discharge
wrist strap or other grounding system when working inside the server with the
power on.

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.

Handling static-sensitive devices

Attention: Static electricity can damage the server and other electronic devices.
To avoid damage, keep static-sensitive devices in their static-protective packages
until you are ready to install them.

To reduce the possibility of electrostatic discharge, observe the following

precautions:

Chapter 2. Installing optional devices 23

 v Limit your movement. Movement can cause static electricity to build up around
you.
v The use of a grounding system is recommended. For example, wear an
electrostatic-discharge wrist strap, if one is available. Always use an
electrostatic-discharge wrist strap or other grounding system when working inside
the server with the power on.
v Handle the device carefully, holding it by its edges or its frame.
v Do not touch solder joints, pins, or exposed circuitry.
v Do not leave the device where others can handle and damage it.
v While the device is still in its static-protective package, touch it to an unpainted
metal surface on the outside of the server for at least 2 seconds. This drains
static electricity from the package and from your body.
v Remove the device from its package and install it directly into the server without
setting down the device. If it is necessary to set down the device, put it back into
its static-protective package. Do not place the device on the server cover or on a
metal surface.
v Take additional care when handling devices during cold weather. Heating reduces
indoor humidity and increases static electricity.

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Removing the side cover
Important: Before you install optional hardware, make sure that the server is
working correctly. Start the server, and make sure that the operating system starts,
if an operating system is installed. If the server is not working correctly, see the
Problem Determination and Service Guide for diagnostic information.

To remove the server side cover, complete the following steps.

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.

Chapter 2. Installing optional devices 25

Removing the two-piece bezel
When you work with some devices, such as drives in bays 1 through 7 (see page
32), you must first remove the two-piece bezel to access the devices.

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.

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5. Carefully pull the two bezel clips on the left side of the upper bezel away from
the chassis; then, rotate the upper bezel to the right side of the server to
disengage the two right-side tabs from the chassis. Set the upper bezel aside.

For instructions for replacing the two-piece bezel, see “Reinstalling the two-piece
bezel” on page 47

Chapter 2. Installing optional devices 27

Installing a memory module
The following notes describe the types of dual inline memory modules (DIMMs) that
the server supports and other information that you must consider when you install
DIMMs (see “System-board optional-device connectors” on page 17 for the location
of the DIMM connectors):
v The server supports industry-standard, 1066 or 1333 MHz, PC3-10600-999
(single-rank or dual-rank) double-data-rate 3 (DDR3), unbuffered, synchronous
dynamic random-access memory (SDRAM) dual inline memory modules (DIMMs)
with error correcting code (ECC). For a list of supported options for the server,
see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/; then, select
your country and navigate to the list of options for the server.
v The maximum amount of memory that the server supports is dependent on the
type of memory that you install in the server. See “Unbuffered DIMMs (UDIMMs)”
on page 29 for more information.
v The amount of usable memory is reduced, depending on the system
configuration. A certain amount of memory must be reserved for system
resources. To view the total amount of installed memory and the amount of
configured memory, run the Setup utility. For additional information, see “Using
the Setup utility” on page 53.
v The maximum memory speed is determined by the combination of the
microprocessor, DIMM speed, and the number of DIMMs installed in each
channel.
v You can use compatible DIMMs from various manufacturers in the same pair.
v When you install or remove DIMMs, the server configuration information
changes. When you restart the server, the system displays a message that
indicates that the memory configuration has changed.
v The specifications of a DDR3 DIMM are on a label on the DIMM, in the following
format.
ggg eRxff-PC3-wwwwwm-aa-bb-cc
where:
ggg is the total capacity of the DIMM (for example, 1GB, 2GB, or 4GB)
e is the number of ranks
1 = single-rank
2 = dual-rank
4 = quad-rank
ff is the device organization (bit width)
4 = x4 organization (4 DQ lines per SDRAM)
8 = x8 organization
16 = x16 organization
wwwww is the DIMM bandwidth, in MBps
8500 = 8.53 GBps (PC3-1066 SDRAMs, 8-byte primary data bus)
10600 = 10.66 GBps (PC3-1333 SDRAMs, 8-byte primary data bus)
m is the DIMM type
E = Unbuffered DIMM (UDIMM) with ECC (x72-bit module data bus)
R = Registered DIMM (RDIMM)
U = Unbuffered DIMM with no ECC (x64-bit primary data bus)
aa is the CAS latency, in clocks at maximum operating frequency
bb is the JEDEC SPD Revision Encoding and Additions level

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 cc is the reference design file for the design of the DIMM

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).

The following sections provide additional information specific to unbuffered DIMMs

that you must consider.

Unbuffered DIMMs (UDIMMs)

The following notes provide information that you must consider when you install
UDIMMs:
v The memory channels run at the fastest common frequency of the installed
DIMMs.
v Using ECC and non-ECC UDIMMs in the server will cause the server to run in
non-ECC mode.
v The UDIMM options that are available for the server are 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB
memory DIMMs.
v You can install a maximum of 16 GB of memory in the server.
v The server supports up to two single-rank or dual-rank UDIMMs per channel.
v The following table lists the supported UDIMM population.
Table 3. Supported UDIMM population per channel
Ranks per
DIMMs slots DIMMs installed DIMM (any
per channel in each channel DIMM type DIMM speed combination)
2 1 Unbuffered 1066, 1333 single-rank,
DDR3 ECC dual-rank
2 2 Unbuffered 1066, 1333 single-rank,
DDR3 ECC dual-rank

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

Chapter 2. Installing optional devices 29

 v The following table lists the UDIMM memory population rule to optimize the
system performance.
Table 5. UDIMMs population rule
DIMMs connector 1 DIMMs connector 2 DIMMs connector 3 DIMMs connector 4
populated empty empty empty
populated empty populated empty
populated populated populated populated

The following illustration shows the location of the DIMM connectors on the system
board.

Attention: Static electricity that is released to internal server components when

the server is powered-on might cause the server to stop, which could result in the
loss of data. To avoid this potential problem, always use an electrostatic-discharge
wrist strap or other grounding system when working inside the server with the
power on.

To install a DIMM, complete the following steps:

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 the power cords and
all external cables, if necessary.
3. Unlock and remove the side cover (see “Removing the side cover” on page 25).
4. Lay the server on its side.
5. Open the retaining clip on each end of the DIMM connector. If you are installing
a DIMM into DIMM connector 1, avoid touching the system battery.
Attention: To avoid breaking the retaining clips or damaging the DIMM
connectors, open and close the clips gently.

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6. Touch the static-protective package that contains the DIMM to any unpainted
metal surface on the outside of the server. Then, remove the DIMM from the
package.
7. Turn the DIMM so that the DIMM keys align correctly with the connector.
8. Insert the DIMM into the connector by aligning the edges of the DIMM with the
slots at the ends of the DIMM connector (see “System-board optional-device
connectors” on page 17 for the location of the DIMM connectors).
9. Firmly press the DIMM straight down into the connector by applying pressure on
both ends of the DIMM simultaneously. The retaining clips snap into the locked
position when the DIMM is firmly seated in the connector.

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.

If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now; otherwise, go to

“Completing the installation” on page 47.

Chapter 2. Installing optional devices 31

Installing drives
Depending on the server model, a DVD-ROM or multiburner drive might be installed
in the server. The server supports up to four 3.5-inch simple-swap SATA hard disk
drives.

The following illustration shows the locations of the drive bays.

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.

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 v For a complete list of supported optional devices for the server, see
http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/.

Power and signal cables for internal drives

The server uses cables to connect SATA attached and simple-swap SATA devices
to the power supply and to the system board. (See “System-board internal
connectors” on page 16 for the location of system-board connectors.) Review the
following information before connecting power and signal cables to internal drives:
v The drives that are preinstalled in the server come with power and signal cables
attached. If you replace any drives, remember which cable is attached to which
drive.
v When you install a drive, make sure that one of the signal cable drive connectors
is connected to the drive and that the connector at the other end of the signal
cable is connected to the system board or a compatible adapter or controller that
you have installed.
v When you route a cable, make sure that it does not block the airflow to the rear
of the drives or over the microprocessor or DIMMs.

The following cables are provided:

v Power cables: Four-wire power cables connect the drives to the power supply.
At the ends of these cables are plastic connectors that can be attached to
different drives; these connectors vary in size. Use either a four-wire power cable
or SATA power cable with SATA drives, but do not use both at the same time
(use one or the other).
v Signal cables: Signal cables are typically flat cables, also called ribbon cables,
that connect SATA attached, SATA and SAS to the system board. Two or three
types of signal cables come with the server:
– SATA attached (for optical drives): The flat SATA-attached signal cable has
two connectors. One of these connectors is attached to the optical drive, and
one is attached to one of the connectors on the system board.
– Simple-swap SATA: Depending on the number of hard drives already
installed in your server, the server comes with one or more SATA cables that
are already connected to the system board and the backplate at the rear of
the simple-swap drive cage.

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/.

Installing a DVD drive

To install a DVD drive, complete the following steps:
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 the power cords
and all external cables.
3. Unlock and remove the side cover (see “Removing the side cover” on page
25).
4. Remove the two-piece bezel (see “Removing the two-piece bezel” on page
26).
5. Use a screwdriver to pry the filler panel and EMC shield away from the server.

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 Note: If you are installing a drive that contains a laser, observe the following
safety precaution.
Statement 3:

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.

Class 1 Laser Product

Laser Klasse 1
Laser Klass 1
Luokan 1 Laserlaite
Appareil A` Laser de Classe 1

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.

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 9. If you are installing a 5.2-inch drive in bay 2, slide the drive into the bay. If you
are installing a 3.5-inch drive in bay 2, you must attach the 5.2-inch.
conversion kit to the 3.5-inch drive.
10. Connect one end of the applicable signal cable into the rear of the drive and
make sure that the other end of this cable is connected into the applicable
SATA connector on the system board (see “System-board internal connectors”
on page 16).

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.

If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now; otherwise, go to

“Completing the installation” on page 47.

Installing an optional tape drive

Note: Make sure that you have all the cables and other equipment that is specified
in the documentation that comes with the new drive.

To install an optional tape drive, complete the following steps.

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 the power cords
and all external cables.
3. Unlock and remove the side cover (see “Removing the side cover” on page
25).
4. Remove the two-piece bezel (see “Removing the two-piece bezel” on page
26).
5. Use a screwdriver to pry the filler panel and EMC shield away from the server.

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 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.
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.

9. Slide the drive into the bay.

Note: A tape drive can be installed in bay 1 or 2.

10. Connect one end of the applicable signal cable into the rear of the drive and
make sure that the other end of this cable is connected into the applicable
SATA connector on the system board (see “System-board internal connectors”
on page 16).

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.

If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now; otherwise go to

“Completing the installation” on page 47.

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Installing a simple-swap SATA hard disk drive
The server supports up to four 3.5-inch simple-swap SATA hard disk drives, which
are accessible from the front of the server. You must disconnect all power from the
server before you remove or install simple-swap drives. Before you install a
simple-swap SATA hard disk drive, read the following information:
v Install the drives starting from the top bay to the bottom bay (bay 4, 5, 6, and
then 7). The following tables list the IDs of the hard disk drives:
Table 6. IDs of simple-swap drives
Drive bay ID
4 0
5 1
6 2
7 3

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.

To install a simple-swap hard disk drive, complete the following steps:

Chapter 2. Installing optional devices 37

 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 the side cover and remove the lower bezel (see “Removing the
two-piece bezel” on page 26).
4. 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.
5. Align the drive assembly with the guide rails in the bay (the connector end of
the drive goes in first).

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.

If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now; otherwise, go to

“Completing the installation” on page 47.

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.

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v Locate the documentation that comes with the adapter and follow those
instructions in addition to the instructions in this section. If you must change the
switch setting or jumper settings on the adapter, follow the instructions that come
with the adapter.
v Read the documentation that comes with your operating system.
v The server comes with the following adapter connectors or slots:
– Slot 1, PCIe2 x16 (8, 4, 1) 25W
– Slot 2, PCIe2 x8 (8, 4, 1) 25W
– Slot 3, PCIe2 x4 (4, 1) 25W
– Slot 4, PCI 32bit, 33MHz
v The server scans slot 1, slot 2, slot 3, and slot 4 to assign system resources.
Then, the server starts the PCI devices in the following order, if you have not
changed the default startup sequence: slot 1, slot 2, slot 3, and slot 4.
v The 32-bit slot 4 support 5.0 V keyed PCI adapters; they do not support 3.3 V
keyed adapters. Universal adapters are supported in slot 4 if they are universally
keyed.
v The optional ServeRAID-BR10il controller v2 enables integrated RAID levels 0
and 1.
v The server does not support full-length adapters.
v For a list of supported options for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/
eserver/serverproven/compat/us/.

To install an adapter, complete the following steps.

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: Expansion-slot covers must be installed on all vacant slots. This

maintains the electronic emissions standards of the server and ensures proper
ventilation of server components.

Chapter 2. Installing optional devices 39

 8. Touch the static-protective package that contains the adapter to any unpainted
metal surface on the server. Then, remove the adapter from the
static-protective package. Avoid touching the components and gold-edge
connectors on the adapter.

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 9. Carefully grasp the adapter by the top edge or upper corners, and align it with
the expansion slot guides; then, press the adapter firmly into the expansion
slot. Move the adapter directly from the static-protective package to the
expansion slot.
Attention: Make sure that the adapter is correctly seated in the expansion
slot before you turn on the server. Incomplete installation of an adapter might
damage the system board or the adapter.
10. Install an expansion-slot screw at the rear of the adapter.
11. Connect required cables to the adapter. Route cables so that they do not block
the flow of air from the fan.

If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now; otherwise, go to

“Completing the installation” on page 47.

Installing an optional ServeRAID-BR10il SAS/SATA controller v2

The optional IBM ServeRAID-BR10il SAS/SATA controller v2 must be installed in its
dedicated connector, PCI slot 3, on the system board. The ServeRAID-BR10il v2
adapter enables hardware RAID levels 0 and 1. For configuration information, see
the ServeRAID documentation at http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/.

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.

To install the ServeRAID adapter, complete the following steps:

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 the power cords
and all external cables.
3. Unlock and remove the side cover (see “Removing the side cover” on page
25).
4. Lay the server on its side.
5. Disconnect the signal and power cables and the existing SAS/SATA controller
(if one is installed); then, remove the SAS/SATA controller from the server.
6. Touch the static-protective package that contains the ServeRAID-BR10il v2
adapter to any unpainted metal surface on the server. Then, remove the
ServeRAID-BR10il v2 adapter from the package.
7. Align the ServeRAID-BR10il v2 adapter so that the keys align correctly with the
connector on the system board.
Attention: Incomplete insertion might cause damage to the system board or
the ServeRAID-BR10il v2 adapter.
8. Press the ServeRAID-BR10il v2 adapter firmly into the connector on the
system board.
9. Install the expansion-slot screw to secure the ServeRAID-BR10il v2 adapter to
the chassis.

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 10. Take the other end of the signal cable that is attached to the backplate for
drive bays 0 through 3 (as labeled on the front of the drive cage) and connect
it to the connector on the ServeRAID-BR10il v2 adapter.

If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to

“Completing the installation” on page 47.

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Installing the virtual media key
To install the virtual media key, 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. Lay the server on its side.
4. Align the virtual media key with the mounting tab and slide it down the tab onto
the connector on the system board. Press the virtual media key down into the
connector until it is firmly seated on the system board.

Virtual media
key (front)
Mounting bracket
(rear)

Mounting tab

Virtual media
key connector

If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to

“Completing the installation” on page 47.

Installing the simple-swap backplate

Important: Before you replace the simple-swap backplate in the server, take the
following precautions to save data, firmware, and configuration data:
v Before you make changes to disk drives, disk drive controllers (including
controllers that are integrated on the system board), disk drive backplates, or
disk drive cables, back up all important data that is stored on hard disks.
v Before you remove any component of a RAID array, back up all RAID
configuration information.

To install the simple-swap hard disk drive backplate, complete the following steps.

Chapter 2. Installing optional devices 43

 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 the side cover and remove the lower bezel (see “Removing the
two-piece bezel” on page 26).
4. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new backplate to any
unpainted metal surface on the server; then, remove the backplate from the
package and place it on a static-protective surface.
5. Lay the server on its side.
6. Pull the round blue loops of the drive assembly toward each other; then, pull
the hard disk drive forward slightly to disconnect the drive from the backplate.
It is not necessary to remove these drives.
7. Remove the existing backplate (if one is installed):
a. Disconnect the signal cable from the ServeRAID adpater (if one is
installed) or disconnect the SATA signal cables from the system board, and
note the routing of the cables.
b. Disengage the signal cables from the retention-clips.
c. While pressing the release latch, rotate the backplate away from the drive
cage until it is clear of the locating pins.
d. Lift the backplate out of the server and set it aside.
Drive cage

1
Release latch

Simple-swap
backplate

8. Insert the two tabs on the backplate into the matching holes on the drive cage.

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 Drive cage
Locating pins

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).

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 12. Secure the cables with the retention-clips.
13. Install the simple-swap hard disk drives.

If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to

“Completing the installation” on page 47.

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Completing the installation
To complete the installation, you must reinstall the two-piece bezel, reinstall the side
cover, connect all the cables and, for some devices, run the Setup utility. Follow the
instructions in this section.

Reinstalling the two-piece bezel

To reinstall the two-piece bezel, complete the following steps:
1. Install the upper bezel on the front of the server chassis:
a. Insert the two right-side tabs on the upper bezel into the matching holes on
the right side of the chassis.
b. Rotate the upper bezel to the left side of the chassis and press the bezel
clips into the matching indentations on the left side of the chassis until the
bezel clips snap into place.

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 2. Install the lower bezel:
a. Insert the two bottom tabs on the lower bezel into the matching holes in the
front of the chassis.

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.

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Reinstalling the side cover
If you removed the side cover, reinstall it.

Cover-release
latch

Key lock

To reinstall the side cover, complete the following steps:

1. Make sure that all cables, adapters, and other components are installed and
seated correctly and that you have not left loose tools or parts inside the server.
Also, make sure that all internal cables are correctly routed.

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.

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Connecting the cables
Attention: To prevent damage to equipment, connect the power cords last.

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.

Updating the server configuration

When you start the server for the first time after you add or remove an internal
option or an external device, you might receive a message that the configuration
has changed. The Setup utility starts automatically so that you can save the new
configuration settings. For additional information, see “Using the Setup utility” on
page 53.

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.

Connecting external devices

If you install a supported optional adapter, you can attach external devices to the
server.

To attach an external device, complete the following steps:

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 1. Read the safety information that begins on page v, “Installation guidelines” on
page 22, and the documentation that comes with the device.
2. Turn off the server and all attached devices.
3. Follow the instructions that come with the device to prepare it for installation
and to connect it to the server.

Note: If you are attaching an external device, see the documentation that comes
with the device for information about cabling.

Installing the server in a rack

To convert the server from a tower model to a rack model, you must use a
Tower-to-Rack Kit. You can then install the server in a rack cabinet. To order a
Tower-to-Rack Kit for the server, contact your IBM marketing representative or
authorized reseller.

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Chapter 3. Configuring the server
The following configuration programs and utilities come with the server:
v Setup utility
The Setup utility program is part of the basic input/output system firmware. Use it
to change interrupt request (IRQ) settings, change the startup-device sequence,
set the date and time, and set passwords. For information about using this
program, see “Using the Setup utility.”
v Boot Manager program
The Boot Manager program is part of the server firmware. Use it to override the
startup sequence that is set in the Setup utility and temporarily assign a device to
be first in the startup sequence. For more information about using this program,
see “Using the Boot Manager program” on page 57.
v Ethernet controller configuration
For information about configuring the Ethernet controller, see “Configuring the
Gigabit Ethernet controller” on page 58.
v LSI Configuration Utility program
Use the LSI Configuration Utility program to configure the integrated SAS/SATA
controller with RAID capabilities and the devices that are attached to it. For
information about using this program, see “Using LSI Configuration Utility
program” on page 58
The following table lists the different server configurations and the applications
that are available for configuring and managing RAID arrays.
Table 7. Server configuration and applications for configuring and managing RAID arrays
RAID array configuration RAID array management
(before operating system is (after operating system is
Server configuration installed) installed)
ServeRAID-BR10il v2 LSI Utility (Setup utility, press MegaRAID Storage Manager
adapter installed Ctrl+C) (for monitoring storage only)

v BIOS Configuration Utility (BCU) program

Use this program as an alternative to the Setup utility for modifying BIOS
settings. Use the BCU program online or out of band to modify BIOS settings
from the command line without the need to restart the server to access the Setup
utility. For more information about using this program, see “BIOS Configuration
Utility program” on page 62.

Using the Setup utility

Use the setup utility program to perform the following tasks:
v View configuration information
v View and change assignments for devices and I/O ports
v Set the date and time
v Set the startup characteristics of the server and the order of startup devices
v Set and change settings for advanced hardware features
v View, set, and change settings for power-management features
v View and clear error logs
v Resolve configuration conflicts

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Starting the Setup utility
To start the Setup utility, 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 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.

Setup utility menu choices

The following choices are on the Setup utility main menu. Depending on the version
of the firmware, some menu choices might differ slightly from these descriptions.
v Main
Select this choice to view the revision level and release date of the firmware,
total memory information, system language, system date and time, and access
level. You can change the system date and time in this menu.
v Advanced
Select this choice to view or change server component settings.
– Legacy OpROM Support
- Launch PXE OpROM
Select this choice to enable or disable legacy boot option for legacy
network devices with option ROM.
- Launch Storage OpROM
Select this choice to enable or disable legacy boot option for legacy storage
devices with option ROM.
– PCI Subsystem Settings
Select this choice to view or change PCI adapter settings. You can also
configure the integrated video controller options.
– ACPI Settings
Select this choice to enable or disable BIOS ACPI auto configuration and
system hibernation option.

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

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 Select this choice to enable or disable console port redirection and configure
console connection options.
– UEFI PXE Boot Support
Select this choice to enable or disable the UEFI PXE support.
v Chipset
Select this choice to view and set north bridge and south bridge options.
v Boot
Select this choice to view or boot to devices, including the startup sequence. The
server starts from the first boot record that it finds.
The startup sequence specifies the order in which the server checks devices to
find a boot record. The server starts from the first boot record that it finds
v Security
Select this choice to set or clear passwords. See “Passwords” on page 56 for
more information.
– Administrator Password
Select this choice to set an administrator password. An administrator
password is intended to be used by a system administrator; it limits access to
the full Setup utility menu. If an administrator password is set, the full Setup
utility menu is available only if you type the administrator password at the
password prompt. For more information, see “Administrator password” on
page 56.
– User Password
Select this choice to set a power-on password. See “Power-on password” on
page 56 for more information.
v Save & Exit
Select this choice to save the changes that you have made in the settings and
exit from the Setup utility.
v Event Logs
Select this choice to view SMBIOS and system event logs.
– View SMBIOS Event Logs
Select this choice to enter the SMBIOS event log viewer to view SMBIOS
event logs.
– View System Event Log
Select this choice to enter the system event log viewer to view system event
logs.

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

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 Select this choice to view the system management network interface port, the
BMC MAC address, and the current BMC IP address; define the static IP
address, subnet mask, and gateway address for BMC; specify whether to use
the static IP address or have DHCP assign the IP address; and save the
network changes.

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.

An administrator password is intended to be used by a system administrator; it

limits access to the full Setup utility menu. If you set only an administrator
password, you do not have to type a password to complete the system startup, but
you must type the administrator password to access the 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.

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 Resetting passwords
If you forget the power-on password or administrator password, you can move the
password clear jumper on the system board to pins 2 and 3, to clear the power-on
or administrator password check. The jumper location is shown in the following
illustration.

Using the Boot Manager program

The Boot Manager program is a built-in, menu-driven configuration utility program
that you can use to temporarily redefine the first startup device without changing
settings in the Setup utility.

To use the Boot Manager program, complete the following steps:

1. Turn off the server.
2. Restart the server.
3. When the prompt <F12> Select Boot Device is displayed, press F12. If a
bootable USB mass storage device is installed, a submenu item (USB
Key/Disk) is displayed.
4. Use the Up Arrow and Down Arrow keys to select an item from the Boot
Selection Menu and press Enter.

The next time the server starts, it returns to the startup sequence that is set in the
Setup utility.

Installing your operating system

If you have already configured the server hardware, you can complete the following
steps to download the latest operating-system installation instructions from the IBM
Web site.
Notes:
1. Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. The actual procedure might
vary slightly from what is described in this document.

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 2. The server does not support the DataCenter edition of Microsoft Windows
Server 2008 R2.
1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/.
2. Under Product support, click System x.
3. From the menu on the left side of the page, click System x support search.
4. From the Task menu, select Install.
5. From the Product family menu, select System x3100 M3.
6. From the Operating system menu, select your operating system, and then click
Search to display the available installation documents.

Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller

The Ethernet controllers are integrated on the system board. They provide an
interface for connecting to a 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1 Gbps network and provides
full-duplex (FDX) capability, which enables simultaneous transmission and reception
of data on the network. If the Ethernet ports in the server support auto-negotiation,
the controllers detect the data-transfer rate (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, or
1000BASE-T) and duplex mode (full-duplex or half-duplex) of the network and
automatically operates at that rate and mode.

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.

Using LSI Configuration Utility program

Use the LSI Configuration Utility program to configure and manage redundant array
of independent disks (RAID) arrays. Be sure to use this program as described in
this document.
v Use the LSI Configuration Utility program to perform the following tasks:
– Perform a low-level format on a hard disk drive
– Create an array of hard disk drives with or without a hot-spare drive
– Set protocol parameters on hard disk drives

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.

In addition, you can download an LSI command-line configuration program from

http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/.

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 When you are using the LSI Configuration Utility program to configure and manage
arrays, consider the following information:
v The optional SAS/SATA controller with RAID capabilities supports the following
features:
– Integrated Mirroring (IM) with hot-spare support (also known as RAID 1)
Use this option to create an integrated array of two disks plus up to two
optional hot spares. All data on the primary disk can be migrated.
– Integrated Striping (IS) (also known as RAID 0)
Use this option to create an integrated striping array of two to eight disks. All
data on the array disks will be deleted.
v Hard disk drive capacities affect how you create arrays. The drives in an array
can have different capacities, but the RAID controller treats them as if they all
have the capacity of the smallest hard disk drive.
v If you use an optional SAS/SATA controller with RAID capabilities to configure a
RAID 1 (mirrored) array after you have installed the operating system, you will
lose access to any data or applications that were previously stored on the
secondary drive of the mirrored pair.
v If you install a different type of RAID controller, see the documentation that
comes with the controller for information about viewing and changing settings for
attached devices.

Starting the LSI Configuration Utility program

To start the LSI 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 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.

Formatting a hard disk drive

Low-level formatting removes all data from the hard disk. If there is data on the disk
that you want to save, back up the hard disk before you perform this procedure.

Note: Before you format a hard disk, make sure that the disk is not part of a
mirrored pair.

To format a drive, complete the following steps:

1. From the list of adapters, select the controller (channel) for the drive that you
want to format and press Enter.
2. Select SAS Topology and press Enter.
3. Select Direct Attach Devices and press Enter.
4. To highlight the drive that you want to format, use the Up Arrow and Down
Arrow keys. To scroll left and right, use the Left Arrow and Right Arrow keys or
the End key. Press Alt+D.

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 5. To start the low-level formatting operation, select Format and press Enter.

Creating a RAID array of hard disk drives

To create a RAID array of hard disk drives using the LSI Configuration Utility
program, complete the following steps:
1. From the list of adapters, select the controller (channel) for the drives that you
want to mirror.
2. Select RAID Properties.
3. Select the type of array that you want to create.
4. Use the arrow keys to highlight the first drive in the pair; then, press the Minus
(-) or Plus (+) key to change the mirror value to Primary.
5. Continue to select the next drive using the Minus (-) or Plus (+) key until you
have selected all the drives for your array.
6. Press C to create the disk array.
7. Select Apply changes and exit menu to create the array.

Using the RAID Configuration Utility program

The system firmware provides software RAID capabilities that supports RAID levels
0 and 1. The following describes the information you must consider when you
configure software RAID:
v To configure software RAID level 0, the total hard disk space on the server must
be less than 2 TB.
v To configure software RAID level 1, the total hard disk space on the server must
be less than 4 TB.

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.

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Using the Baseboard Management Controller
The baseboard management controller (BMC) provides basic service-processor
environmental monitoring functions. If an environmental condition exceeds a
threshold or if a system component fails, the baseboard management controller
lights LEDs to help you diagnose the problem. Critical errors are also included in
the error log. When the optional Virtual Media Key is installed, BMC provides
advanced virtual presence capability for remote server management capabilities

Using the remote presence capability

The remote presence features are integrated functions of the baseboard
management controller (BMC). When the optional IBM Virtual Media Key is installed
in the server, it activates the remote presence functions: virtual media and
keyboard, video, and mouse (KVM). The virtual media key is required to enable the
integrated remote presence features. However, you can still access the Web
interface without the key.

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.

Enabling the remote presence feature

To enable the remote presence feature, complete the following steps:
1. Turn off the server and all attached devices; then, disconnect all power cords
and external cables.
2. Install the virtual media key into the dedicated slot on the system board (see
“Installing the virtual media key” on page 43).
3. Reconnect the external cables and power cords; then, turn on the attached
devices and 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.

Obtaining the IP address for the BMC

To access the Web interface, you need the IP address for the BMC. You can obtain
the BMC IP address through the Setup utility. To locate the IP address, 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. (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.

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 Note: The BMC defaults to DHCP. If a DHCP host is not available, you can
select Static in Configuration Source and specify the IP settings (such as IP
address and subnet mask). You may need to obtain this information from your
network administrator.
5. Exit from the Setup utility.

Logging on to the Web interface

To log on to the Web interface to use the remote presence functions, complete the
following steps:
1. Open a Web browser on a computer that connects to the server and in the
address or URL field, type the IP address or host name of the BMC to which
you want to connect.
2. On the Login page, type the user name and password. If you are using the
BMC for the first time, you can obtain the user name and password from your
system administrator. All login attempts are documented in the event log.

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.

BIOS Configuration Utility program

The BIOS Configuration Utility (BCU) program is an alternative to the Setup utility
for modifying BIOS settings. Use the BCU program online or out of band to modify
BIOS settings from the command line without the need to restart the system to
access the Setup utility.

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.

For more information and to download the BCU program, go to

http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/.

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Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance
If you need help, service, or technical assistance or just want more information
about IBM products, you will find a wide variety of sources available from IBM to
assist you. This section contains information about where to go for additional
information about IBM and IBM products, what to do if you experience a problem
with your system, and whom to call for service, if it is necessary.

Before you call

Before you call, make sure that you have taken these steps to try to solve the
problem yourself:
v Check all cables to make sure that they are connected.
v Check the power switches to make sure that the system and any optional
devices are turned on.
v Use the troubleshooting information in your system documentation, and use the
diagnostic tools that come with your system. Information about diagnostic tools is
in the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM Documentation CD
that comes with your system.
v Go to the IBM support Web site at http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/ to check
for technical information, hints, tips, and new device drivers or to submit a
request for information.

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.

Using the documentation

Information about your IBM system and preinstalled software, if any, or optional
device is available in the documentation that comes with the product. That
documentation can include printed documents, online documents, readme files, and
help files. See the troubleshooting information in your system documentation for
instructions for using the diagnostic programs. The troubleshooting information or
the diagnostic programs might tell you that you need additional or updated device
drivers or other software. IBM maintains pages on the World Wide Web where you
can get the latest technical information and download device drivers and updates.
To access these pages, go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/ and follow the
instructions. Also, some documents are available through the IBM Publications
Center at http://www.ibm.com/shop/publications/order/.

Getting help and information from the World Wide Web

On the World Wide Web, the IBM Web site has up-to-date information about IBM
systems, optional devices, services, and support. The address for IBM System x®
and xSeries® information is http://www.ibm.com/systems/x/. The address for IBM
BladeCenter® information is http://www.ibm.com/systems/bladecenter/. The address
for IBM IntelliStation® information is http://www.ibm.com/intellistation/.

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 You can find service information for IBM systems and optional devices at
http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/.

Software service and support

Through IBM Support Line, you can get telephone assistance, for a fee, with usage,
configuration, and software problems with System x and xSeries servers,
BladeCenter products, IntelliStation workstations, and appliances. For information
about which products are supported by Support Line in your country or region, see
http://www.ibm.com/services/sl/products/.

For more information about Support Line and other IBM services, see
http://www.ibm.com/services/, or see http://www.ibm.com/planetwide/ for support
telephone numbers. In the U.S. and Canada, call 1-800-IBM-SERV
(1-800-426-7378).

Hardware service and support

You can receive hardware service through your IBM reseller or IBM Services. To
locate a reseller authorized by IBM to provide warranty service, go to
http://www.ibm.com/partnerworld/ and click Find a Business Partner on the right
side of the page. For IBM support telephone numbers, see http://www.ibm.com/
planetwide/. In the U.S. and Canada, call 1-800-IBM-SERV (1-800-426-7378).

In the U.S. and Canada, hardware service and support is available 24 hours a day,
7 days a week. In the U.K., these services are available Monday through Friday,
from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

IBM Taiwan product service

IBM Taiwan product service contact information:

IBM Taiwan Corporation
3F, No 7, Song Ren Rd.
Taipei, Taiwan
Telephone: 0800-016-888

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Appendix B. Notices
This information was developed for products and services offered in the U.S.A.

IBM may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this document in
other countries. Consult your local IBM representative for information on the
products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to an IBM
product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that IBM
product, program, or service may be used. Any functionally equivalent product,
program, or service that does not infringe any IBM intellectual property right may be
used instead. However, it is the user's responsibility to evaluate and verify the
operation of any non-IBM product, program, or service.

IBM may have patents or pending patent applications covering subject matter
described in this document. The furnishing of this document does not give you any
license to these patents. You can send license inquiries, in writing, to:
IBM Director of Licensing
IBM Corporation
North Castle Drive
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U.S.A.

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Changes are periodically made to the information herein; these changes will be
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changes in the product(s) and/or the program(s) described in this publication at any
time without notice.

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IBM product, and use of those Web sites is at your own risk.

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Java and all Java-based trademarks are trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc., in
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Other company, product, or service names may be trademarks or service marks of

others.

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.

When referring to hard disk drive capacity or communications volume, MB stands

for 1 000 000 bytes, and GB stands for 1 000 000 000 bytes. Total user-accessible
capacity can vary depending on operating environments.

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.

Maximum memory might require replacement of the standard memory with an

optional memory module.

IBM makes no representation or warranties regarding non-IBM products and

services that are ServerProven®, including but not limited to the implied warranties
of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. These products are offered
and warranted solely by third parties.

IBM makes no representations or warranties with respect to non-IBM products.

Support (if any) for the non-IBM products is provided by the third party, not IBM.

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 Some software might differ from its retail version (if available) and might not include
user manuals or all program functionality.

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.

Documentation format
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and should be compliant with accessibility standards. If you experience difficulties
when you use the PDF files and want to request a Web-based format or accessible
PDF document for a publication, direct your mail to the following address:
Information Development
IBM Corporation
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Electronic emission notices

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.

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.

Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Avis de conformité à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada

Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.

Australia and New Zealand Class A statement

Attention: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may
cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate
measures.

United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirement

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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European Union EMC Directive conformance statement
This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EU Council
Directive 2004/108/EC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States
relating to electromagnetic compatibility. IBM cannot accept responsibility for any
failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a nonrecommended
modification of the product, including the fitting of non-IBM option cards.

Attention: This is an EN 55022 Class A product. In a domestic environment this

product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to
take adequate measures.

Responsible manufacturer:
International Business Machines Corp.
New Orchard Road
Armonk, New York 10504
914-499-1900

European Community contact:

IBM Technical Regulations, Department M456
IBM-Allee 1, 71137 Ehningen, Germany
Telephone: 0049 (0) 7032 15-2937
E-mail: [email protected]

Germany Class A statement

Deutschsprachiger EU Hinweis:

Hinweis für Geräte der Klasse A EU-Richtlinie zur Elektromagnetischen

Verträglichkeit

Dieses Produkt entspricht den Schutzanforderungen der EU-Richtlinie 2004/108/EG

zur Angleichung der Rechtsvorschriften über die elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit
in den EU-Mitgliedsstaaten und hält die Grenzwerte der EN 55022 Klasse A ein.

Um dieses sicherzustellen, sind die Geräte wie in den Handbüchern beschrieben zu

installieren und zu betreiben. Des Weiteren dürfen auch nur von der IBM
empfohlene Kabel angeschlossen werden. IBM übernimmt keine Verantwortung für
die Einhaltung der Schutzanforderungen, wenn das Produkt ohne Zustimmung der
IBM verändert bzw. wenn Erweiterungskomponenten von Fremdherstellern ohne
Empfehlung der IBM gesteckt/eingebaut werden.

EN 55022 Klasse A Geräte müssen mit folgendem Warnhinweis versehen werden:

“Warnung: Dieses ist eine Einrichtung der Klasse A. Diese Einrichtung kann im
Wohnbereich Funk-Störungen verursachen; in diesem Fall kann vom Betreiber
verlangt werden, angemessene Maßnahmen zu ergreifen und dafür aufzukommen.”

Deutschland: Einhaltung des Gesetzes über die

elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit von Geräten
Dieses Produkt entspricht dem “Gesetz über die elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit
von Geräten (EMVG)”. Dies ist die Umsetzung der EU-Richtlinie 2004/108/EG in
der Bundesrepublik Deutschland.

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

Der verantwortliche Ansprechpartner des Herstellers in der EU ist:

IBM Deutschland
Technical Regulations, Department M456
IBM-Allee 1, 71137 Ehningen, Germany
Telephone: 0049 (0) 7032 15-2937
E-mail: [email protected]

Generelle Informationen:

Das Gerät erfüllt die Schutzanforderungen nach EN 55024 und EN 55022

Klasse A.

Japan VCCI Class A statement

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.

Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association

(JEITA) statement

Japanese Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA)

Confirmed Harmonics Guideline (products less than or equal to 20 A per phase)

Korea Communications Commission (KCC) statement

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 Please note that this equipment has obtained EMC registration for commercial use.
In the event that it has been mistakenly sold or purchased, please exchange it for
equipment certified for home use.

Russia Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Class A statement

People's Republic of China Class A electronic emission statement

Taiwan Class A compliance statement

Appendix B. Notices 71
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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

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electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) shield
electronic emission Class A notice 68
33, 34, 35
I
IBM Support Line 64
Enterprise X-Architecture technology 8
important notices 5
environment 5, 6
indicators 9
Ethernet
installation guidelines 22
activity LED 11
installation order
connector 11
hard disk drives 37
controller
installing
configuring 58
adapters 39
high performance modes 58
an adapter 41
integrated on system board 58
cover 49
link status LED 11
DVD drive 33
modes 58
internal drives 32
Ethernet support 8
lower bezel 48
expansion card connectors 17
memory modules 28
expansion slots 7, 17, 40
operating system 57
external connectors 20
options 22
external connectors, rear of server 11
removable-media drives 32
simple-swap backplate 43
simple-swap drives 37
F the virtual media key 43
FCC Class A notice 68 upper bezel 47
features installing options
reliability, availability, and serviceability 8 in server 15
server 8 installing the server
features and specifications 5 in a Tower-to-Rack Kit 51
features, server 5 integrated baseboard management controller 13
filler panel integrated functions 6
removable-media drive bay 34 integrated management module
removing 33, 35 overview 8
finding internal
updated documentation 5 drives, installing 32
firmware updates 2 IP address
formatting obtaining for the BMC 61
hard disk drive 59
front, controls and indicators 9
J
jumpers
G on the system board 18
gaseous contamination 6, 67 jumpers on the system board 18
getting help 63
guidelines, system reliability 23
K
key, virtual media
H installing 43
handling static-sensitive devices 23
hard disk drive
activity LED 10
formatting 59
L
LEDs
installing 32
DVD drive activity 10
order of installation 37
Ethernet link status 11
simple-swap 37
Ethernet transmit/receive activity 11
hardware error messages 55
hard disk drive activity 10
hardware service and support 64
on the system board 21
heat output 5, 6
power-on 10
help, getting 63
system-error 10
LEDs and controls
on the front of the server 9
LEDs, on the rear of the server 11
local area network (LAN) 8

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lower bezel ports
installing 48 Ethernet 11
removing 26 serial 11
LSI Configuration program 58 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 10, 11
creating RAID array 60 video 11
formatting hard disk drive 59 power connector 11
starting 59 power control-button 10
power on and working inside the server 23
power supply
M specifications 6
major components 15 power switch 10, 11
management, system 8 power-on LED 10, 12
memory power-on password 55, 56
specifications 5
memory module
installing 28 R
specifications 6 RAID 8
memory support 8 software 8
menu choices RAID array
for the Setup utility 54 creating
microprocessor LSI Configuration Utility 60
specifications 5, 6 RAID Configuration Utility 60
modes, Ethernet 58 RAID Configuration Utility
starting 60
using 60
N RAS.
NOS installation 57 See also features
notes 5 reliability, availability, and serviceability 8
notes, important 66 related documentation 4
notices 65 reliability features 8
electronic emission 68 reliability, system 23
FCC, Class A 68 remote presence feature
notices and statements 5 enabling 61
using 61
removable-media drives, installing 32, 33
O removing
online documentation 2 cover 25
online publications 5 lower bezel 26
operating system 57 upper bezel 27
optional device
installation guidelines 22
static-sensitive 23 S
options safety information
adapters 39 handling static-sensitive devices 23
connectors 17 introduction vi
connectors, rear of server 11 multilingual pointer v
drives 32 Statement 1 vii
installing 22 Statement 12 xi
order of installation Statement 13 xii
hard disk drives 37 Statement 15 xii
Statement 2 viii
Statement 3 ix
P Statement 4 x
particulate contamination 6, 67 Statement 5 x
password Statement 8 xi
administrator 56 system reliability considerations 23
forgotten power-on 56 when the server is on 23
power-on 56 Safety Information 5
passwords 56 scanning order for adapters 39
Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA)
simple-swap drives 37

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

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