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  • Page 1 System x iDataPlex dx360 M4 Types 7918 and 7919 User’s Guide...
  • Page 3 System x iDataPlex dx360 M4 Types 7918 and 7919 User’s Guide...
  • Page 4 Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the information in Appendix B, “Notices,” on page 57, the IBM Safety Information and Environmental Notices and User Guide documents on the IBM Documentation CD, and the Warranty Information document.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Instructions for IBM Business Partners ....23 How to send DSA data to IBM ....23 Installation guidelines .
  • Page 6 Hardware service and support ....56 IBM Taiwan product service ....56 Appendix B.

  • Page 7: Safety

    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. 2012...
  • Page 8 Be sure to read all caution and danger statements in this document before you perform the procedures. Read any additional safety information that comes with the server or optional device before you install the device. System x iDataPlex dx360 M4 Types 7918 and 7919: User’s Guide...
  • Page 9 Attention: Use No. 26 AWG or larger UL-listed or CSA certified telecommunication line cord. 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.
  • Page 10 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.
  • Page 11 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.
  • Page 12 Statement 6: CAUTION: Do not place any objects on top of a rack-mounted device unless that rack-mounted device is intended for use as a shelf. Statement 8: System x iDataPlex dx360 M4 Types 7918 and 7919: User’s Guide...
  • Page 13 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.
  • Page 14 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: System x iDataPlex dx360 M4 Types 7918 and 7919: User’s Guide...
  • Page 15 CAUTION: Hazardous moving parts are nearby. xiii Safety...
  • Page 16 System x iDataPlex dx360 M4 Types 7918 and 7919: User’s Guide...

  • Page 17: Chapter 1. Introduction

    This User's Guide contains general information about how to use, upgrade, and configure the components in your customized server solution. These components consist of two IBM System x iDataPlex dx360 M4 system-board trays (dx360 M4 Type 7918 system-board tray) installed in an IBM System x iDataPlex 2U Flex Chassis (Type 7919).

  • Page 18: The Ibm System X Documentation Cd

    Serial number address You can download an IBM ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD to help you configure the hardware, install device drivers, and install the operating system. For a list of supported optional devices for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/.

  • Page 19: Related Documentation

    The following documentation also comes with the server: v Environmental Notices and User Guide This document is in PDF on the IBM System x Documentation CD. It contains translated environmental notices. v IBM License Agreement for Machine Code This document is in PDF.

  • Page 20: Notices And Statements In This Document

    This document is in PDF. It provides the open-source notices. 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.

  • Page 21: Features And Specifications

    Features and specifications The following information is a summary of the features and specifications of the server. Depending on the hardware configuration, some features might not be available, or some specifications might not apply. Racks are marked in vertical increments of 4.45 cm (1.75 inches). Each increment is referred to as a unit, or “U.”...
  • Page 22 (0.07 liter) “Particulate contamination” on page – Required water to fill the rack manifold: 7 kg (7 liters) – Maximum pressure: 4.4 bars System x iDataPlex dx360 M4 Types 7918 and 7919: User’s Guide...

  • Page 23: What Your Server Offers

    – Event logs for ServeRAID controllers and service processors The diagnostic programs create a merged log that includes events from all collected logs. The information is collected into a file that you can send to IBM service and support. Additionally, you can view the information locally through a generated text report file.
  • Page 24 Active Energy Manager The IBM Active Energy Manager solution is an IBM Systems Director plug-in that measures and reports server power consumption as it occurs. This enables you to monitor power consumption in correlation to specific software application programs and hardware configurations.

  • Page 25: Reliability, Availability, And Serviceability

    IBM Systems Director CD, or see http://www.ibm.com/ servers/systems/management/director/resources/. v Redundant connection The addition of the optional Ethernet daughter card provides failover capability to a redundant Ethernet connection with the applicable application installed. If a problem occurs with the primary Ethernet connection and the optional Ethernet...

  • Page 26: Ibm Systems Director

    A set of common tasks that are included with IBM Systems Director provides many of the core capabilities that are required for basic management, which means instant out-of-the-box business value.

  • Page 27: The Updatexpress System Packs

    Managing the life cycles of virtual resources For more information about IBM Systems Director, see the documentation on the IBM Systems Director CD that comes with the server and the IBM xSeries Systems Management web page at http://www.ibm.com/systems/software/director/, which presents an overview of IBM Systems Management and IBM Systems Director.
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  • Page 29: Chapter 2. Components, Features, And Controls

    This section describes the server components and configurations, the server controls and light-emitting diodes (LEDs), and how to turn the system-board tray on and off. System-board tray components The following illustration shows the major components in the dx360 M4 Type 7918 system-board tray. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2012...
  • Page 30 Water loop DIMM clip DIMM DIMM filler Microprocessor System board Power-supply paddle card 3.5-inch simple-swap backplate 3.5-inch simple-swap hard disk drive 3.5-inch filler panel System-board tray Dual-port network adapter (Optional) System x iDataPlex dx360 M4 Types 7918 and 7919: User’s Guide...

  • Page 31: System-Board Connectors

    System-board connectors The following illustration shows the locations of internal connectors on the system board that are used for installing optional devices. See “Operator panel controls, connectors, LEDs, and power” on page 18 for information about the external connectors. See the Problem Determination and Service Guide for information about the other system-board connectors.

  • Page 32: System-Board Jumpers

    See the Problem Determination and Service Guide for more information about using jumpers on the system board. TPM physical System TPM physical presence jumper presence jumper CMOS clear jumper uEFI boot backup jumper System x iDataPlex dx360 M4 Types 7918 and 7919: User’s Guide...

  • Page 33: Flexible Chassis Features

    Flexible chassis features Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware. The following illustration shows a 2U chassis. The 2U chassis contains a power supply and a water loop assembly that provide operating power and cooling for all components in the chassis.

  • Page 34: Hardware Configuration

    Flashing slowly (once per second): The server is turned off and is ready to be turned on. You can press the power-control button to turn on the server. Lit: The server is turned on. System x iDataPlex dx360 M4 Types 7918 and 7919: User’s Guide...
  • Page 35 A system-locator LED is also on the rear of the server. This LED is used as a presence detection button as well. You can use IBM Systems Director to light this LED remotely. This LED is controlled by the IMM2. When you press the System-locator button, the LED will blink and it will continue to blink until you press it again to turn it off.

  • Page 36: Rear View

    Notes: 1. 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 x iDataPlex dx360 M4 Types 7918 and 7919: User’s Guide...
  • Page 37 system. The amount of memory that is reserved for system resources depends on the operating system and the configuration of the system-board tray. 2. Ethernet 1 connector supports Wake on LAN feature. Turning off the system-board tray When you turn off the system-board tray and leave it connected to power, the system-board tray can respond to requests to the service processor, such as a remote request to turn on the system-board tray.
  • Page 38 The integrated management module II (IMM2) can turn off the system-board tray as an automatic response to a critical system failure. System x iDataPlex dx360 M4 Types 7918 and 7919: User’s Guide...

  • Page 39: Chapter 3. Installing Optional Devices

    2. Shut down and restart the server multiple times to ensure that the server is correctly configured and functions correctly with the newly installed devices. 3. Save the DSA log as a file and send it to IBM. For information about transferring data and logs, see http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/toolsctr/v1r0/ index.jsp?topic=/dsa/dsa_main.html.

  • Page 40: Installation Guidelines

    If the server is not working correctly, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD for diagnostic information. v Observe good housekeeping in the area where you are working. Place removed covers and other parts in a safe place.

  • Page 41: System Reliability Guidelines

    When you are finished working on the server, reinstall all safety shields, guards, labels, and ground wires. v For a list of supported optional devices for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. System reliability guidelines...

  • Page 42: Handling Static-Sensitive Devices

    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. System x iDataPlex dx360 M4 Types 7918 and 7919: User’s Guide...

  • Page 43: Removing A System-Board Tray From A 2U Chassis

    Removing a system-board tray from a 2U chassis Note: If two system-board trays are installed in a 2U chassis, they can be removed independently of each other. To remove a system-board tray from a 2U chassis, complete the following steps: 1.

  • Page 44: Removing A Simple-Swap Hard Disk Drive

    To make sure that there is adequate system cooling, do not operate the server for more than 2 minutes without either a hard disk drive or a filler panel installed in each bay. System x iDataPlex dx360 M4 Types 7918 and 7919: User’s Guide...

  • Page 45: Installing A Simple-Swap Hard Disk Drive

    Make sure that the devices that you are installing are supported. For a list of supported optional devices for the system-board tray, see http://www.ibm.com/ systems/info/x86servers/serverproven/compat/us/. v Locate the documentation that comes with the hard disk drive and follow those instructions in addition to the instructions in this chapter.

  • Page 46: Installing A Memory Module

    DIMM (for example, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, or 4GB) eR is the number of ranks 1R = single-rank 2R = dual-rank System x iDataPlex dx360 M4 Types 7918 and 7919: User’s Guide...
  • Page 47 4R = quad-rank xff is the device organization (bit width) x4 = x4 organization (4 DQ lines per SDRAM) x8 = x8 organization x16 = x16 organization v is the SDRAM and support component supply voltage (VDD) Blank = 1.5 V specified L = 1.35 V specified, 1.5 V operable Note: Values for these voltages are ‘specified’...
  • Page 48 2. DIMM slots 9-16 are reserved for microprocessor 2; thus, DIMM slots 9-16 are enabled when microprocessor 2 is installed. The following illustration shows the location of the DIMM connectors on the system board. System x iDataPlex dx360 M4 Types 7918 and 7919: User’s Guide...

  • Page 49: Dimm Installation Sequence

    DIMM 13 DIMM 9 DIMM 8 DIMM 4 DIMM 14 DIMM 10 DIMM 7 DIMM 3 DIMM 15 DIMM 11 DIMM 6 DIMM 2 DIMM 16 DIMM 12 DIMM 5 DIMM 1 DIMM installation sequence When you install DIMMs, install them in the order shown in the following table to optimize system performance.
  • Page 50 DIMM, and then reinsert it. 10. Repeat steps 7 to 9 for the DIMM filler. DIMM filler Retaining clip Water loop 11. Install the DIMM clip. System x iDataPlex dx360 M4 Types 7918 and 7919: User’s Guide...

  • Page 51: Installing The Dual-Port Network Adapter

    Clip If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 36. Installing the dual-port network adapter You can configure network adapters in the Setup utility (see “Starting the Setup utility”...

  • Page 52: Completing The Installation

    4. For some devices, run the server Setup utility. For more information, see “Updating the server configuration” on page 38. 5. (IBM Business Partners only) Complete the additional steps in “Instructions for IBM Business Partners” on page 23. Reinstalling the system-board tray cover...

  • Page 53: Reinstalling A System-Board Tray In A 2U Chassis

    System-board tray cover System-board tray To reinstall the system-board tray cover, complete the following steps: 1. Lower the cover so that the pins at the rear of the cover slide down into the slots at the rear of the system-board tray. Before you close the cover, make sure that all components are installed and seated correctly, all internal cables are correctly routed, and you have not left loose tools or parts inside the system-board tray.

  • Page 54: Connecting The Cables

    For information about configuring the integrated Gigabit Ethernet controller, see “Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller” on page 50. System x iDataPlex dx360 M4 Types 7918 and 7919: User’s Guide...

  • Page 55: Chapter 4. Configuring The Server

    Use the ASU program online or out of band to modify UEFI 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 “IBM Advanced Settings Utility program” on page 53.

  • Page 56: Serverguide Features

    CD, go to http://www.ibm.com/support/entry/portal/ docdisplay?lndocid=SERV-GUIDE and click IBM Service and Support Site. Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM website. The actual procedure might vary slightly from what is described in this document. To start the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, complete the following steps: 1.

  • Page 57: Setup And Configuration Overview

    When you use the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, you do not need setup diskettes. You can use the CD to configure any supported IBM server model. The setup program provides a list of tasks that are required to set up your server model.

  • Page 58: Using The Setup Utility

    Select this choice to view the system-board identifier, the revision level or issue date of the firmware, the integrated management module and diagnostics code, and the version and date. This choice is on the full Setup utility menu only. System x iDataPlex dx360 M4 Types 7918 and 7919: User’s Guide...
  • Page 59 v System Settings Select this choice to view or change the server component settings. – Processors Select this choice to view or change the processor settings. – Memory Select this choice to view or change the memory settings. – Devices and I/O Ports Select this choice to view or change assignments for devices and input/output (I/O) ports.
  • Page 60 Run the diagnostic programs to get more information about error codes that occur. See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD for instructions for running the diagnostic programs. Important: If the system-error LED on the front of the server is lit but there are no other error indications, clear the IMM2 system-event log.
  • Page 61 – POST Event Viewer Select this choice to enter the POST event viewer to view the POST error messages. – System Event Log Select this choice to view the IMM2 system event log. – Clear System Event Log Select this choice to clear the IMM2 system event log. v User Security Select this choice to set, change, or clear passwords.

  • Page 62: Passwords

    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.

  • Page 63: Using The Boot Manager Program

    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 6 - 20 printable ASCII characters for the password. Attention: If you set an administrator password and then forget it, there is no way to change, override, or remove it.
  • Page 64 You can also save one or more commands as a text file and run the file as a script. System x iDataPlex dx360 M4 Types 7918 and 7919: User’s Guide...

  • Page 65: Obtaining The Ip Address For The Imm2

    v Serial over LAN Establish a Serial over LAN (SOL) connection to manage servers from a remote location. You can remotely view and change the UEFI settings, restart the server, identify the server, and perform other management functions. Any standard Telnet client application can access the SOL connection.

  • Page 66: Using The Embedded Hypervisor

    (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 System x iDataPlex dx360 M4 Types 7918 and 7919: User’s Guide...

  • Page 67: Using The Lsi Configuration Utility Program

    3. Under Popular links, click Software and device drivers. 4. From the Product family menu, select System dx360 M4 and click Go. Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM website. The actual procedure might vary slightly from what is described in this document.

  • Page 68: Starting The Lsi Configuration Utility Program

    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, complete the following steps: System x iDataPlex dx360 M4 Types 7918 and 7919: User’s Guide...

  • Page 69: Ibm Advanced Settings Utility Program

    Updating IBM Systems Director If you plan to use IBM Systems Director to manage the server, you must check for the latest applicable IBM Systems Director updates and interim fixes. Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM website. The actual procedure might vary slightly from what is described in this document.

  • Page 70: The Updatexpress System Pack Installer

    2. On the Welcome page of the IBM Systems Director web interface, click View updates. 3. Click Check for updates. The available updates are displayed in a table. 4. Select the updates that you want to install, and click Install to start the installation wizard.

  • Page 71: 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.

  • Page 72: Software Service And Support

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

  • Page 73: Appendix B. Notices

    The materials at those websites are not part of the materials for this IBM product, and use of those websites is at your own risk. IBM may use or distribute any of the information you supply in any way it believes appropriate without incurring any obligation to you.

  • Page 74: Important Notes

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

  • Page 75: Particulate Contamination

    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.

  • Page 76: Telecommunication Regulatory Statement

    In the request, be sure to include the publication part number and title. When you send information to IBM, you grant IBM a nonexclusive right to use or distribute the information in any way it believes appropriate without incurring any obligation to you.

  • Page 77: European Union Emc Directive Conformance Statement

    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.

  • Page 78: Vcci Class A Statement

    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 System x iDataPlex dx360 M4 Types 7918 and 7919: User’s Guide...

  • Page 79: Russia Electromagnetic Interference (Emi) Class A Statement

    This is electromagnetic wave compatibility equipment for business (Type A). Sellers and users need to pay attention to it. This is for any areas other than home. Russia Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Class A statement People's Republic of China Class A electronic emission statement Taiwan Class A compliance statement Appendix B.
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  • Page 81: Index

    FCC Class A notice 60 system board 15 features 5 contamination, particulate and gaseous 6, 59 ServerGuide 40 controllers finding Ethernet 50 updated documentation 4 controls, LEDs, and power 18 firmware updates 1, 24 cooling 9 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2012...
  • Page 82 IMM2 49 particulate contamination 6, 59 password 46 jumpers administrator 46 system board 16 power-on 46 password, power-on switch on system board 46 power power-control button 18 System x iDataPlex dx360 M4 Types 7918 and 7919: User’s Guide...
  • Page 83 27 system-board tray shutdown 21 systems management 7, 9 Ethernet connector 19 systems management tool Safety Information 4 IBM Systems Director 10 serial connector 19 serial number, location 1 server configuring 39 telephone numbers 56 offerings 7...
  • Page 84 Wake on LAN feature 20 website publication ordering 55 support 55 support line, telephone numbers 56 what the server offers 7 working inside the server with the power on 26 X-Architecture technology 8 System x iDataPlex dx360 M4 Types 7918 and 7919: User’s Guide...
  • Page 86 Part Number: 90Y5668 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 90Y5668...

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