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  • Page 1 IBM System x3500 M3 Type 7380 Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 3 IBM System x3500 M3 Type 7380 Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 4 Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in Appendix B, “Notices,” on page 129, and the IBM Safety Information, Environmental Notices and User Guide documents on the IBM Documentation CD, and the Warranty Information document that comes with the server.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Reliability, availability, and serviceability ....11 IBM Systems Director ..... . 12 The UpdateXpress System Pack Installer .
  • Page 6 Hardware service and support ....128 IBM Taiwan product service ....128 Appendix B.
  • Page 7 VCCI Class A statement ....134 Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA) statement ......134 Korean Class A warning statement .
  • Page 8 IBM System x3500 M3 Type 7380: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 9: Safety

    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. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2011...
  • Page 10 Each caution and danger statement in this document is labeled with a number. This number is used to cross reference an English-language caution or danger statement with translated versions of the caution or danger statement in the IBM Safety Information document.
  • Page 11 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.
  • Page 12 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 13 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 14 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. IBM System x3500 M3 Type 7380: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 15 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.
  • Page 16 Do not place any object on top of rack-mounted devices. Attention: This product is suitable for use on an IT power distribution system whose maximum phase to phase voltage is 240 V under any distribution fault condition. IBM System x3500 M3 Type 7380: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 17: Chapter 1. The System X3500 M3 Server

    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...
  • Page 18 The telephone number of the manufacturer is on the keys. For a list of supported optional devices for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. IBM System x3500 M3 Type 7380: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 19: The Ibm Documentation Cd

    The IBM Documentation CD The IBM Documentation CD contains documentation for your server in Portable Document Format (PDF) and includes the IBM Documentation Browser to help you find information quickly. Hardware and software requirements The IBM Documentation CD requires the following minimum hardware and...

  • Page 20: Related Documentation

    Safety Information This document is in PDF on the IBM Documentation CD. It contains translated caution and danger statements. Each caution and danger statement that appears in the documentation has a number that you can use to locate the corresponding statement in your language in the Safety Information document.

  • Page 21: Notices And Statements In This Document

    Notices and statements in this document The caution and danger statements that appear in this document are also in the multilingual Safety Information document, which is on the IBM Documentation CD. Each statement is numbered for reference to the corresponding statement in the Safety Information document.

  • Page 22: Features And Specifications

    One or two expansion slots on the PCI extender card: – Standard - One PCI Express x8 (x4 link) on the PCI-Express extender card – Optional - Two PCI-X 64/133 slots on the PCI-X extender card IBM System x3500 M3 Type 7380: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 23 Table 1. Features and specifications (continued) Integrated functions: ServeRAID SAS adapter: Humidity: v Integrated Management Module (IMM), v Server on: 20% to 80%, maximum dew v ServeRAID-BR10i SAS/SATA adapter which provides service processor point 21°C, maximum rate of change that supports RAID levels 0, 1, 1E control and monitoring functions, video 5°C/hour (standard)

  • Page 24: What Your Server Offers

    The diagnostic programs collect the following information about the server: – System configuration – Network interfaces and settings – Installed hardware – Light path diagnostics status IBM System x3500 M3 Type 7380: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 25 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. You can also copy the log to a removable media and view the log from a Web browser.
  • Page 26 It provides the hardware support for the Trusted Computing Group (TCG) specification. You can download the software to support the TCG specification, when the software is available. See http://www.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/xseries/scalable_family.html for details about the TPM implementation. You can enable TPM support through the Setup utility under the System Security menu option.

  • Page 27: Reliability, Availability, And Serviceability

    The server has one slot for PCI Express x16 adapter, which will operate as an x8 adapter. v Redundant cooling and power capabilities The server supports up to two 920-watt hot-swap power supplies. If the server comes with only one power supply, you can install an additional power supply with three redundant hot-swap cooling fans to add redundant power and cooling capabilities.

  • Page 28: 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 2.

  • Page 29: The Updatexpress System Pack Installer

    Managing the life cycles of virtual resources For more information about IBM Systems Director, see the documentation on the IBM Systems Director DVD that comes with the server and the IBM xSeries Systems Management Web page at http://www.ibm.com/systems/management/, which presents an overview of IBM Systems Management and IBM Systems Director.
  • Page 30 System locator LED: Use this LED to visually locate the server among other servers. You can use IBM Systems Director or IMM to light this LED remotely. IBM System x3500 M3 Type 7380: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 31 LED. When this LED is lit, it indicates that the drive has failed. If an optional IBM ServeRAID adapter is installed in the server, when this LED is flashing slowly (one flash per second), it indicates that the drive is being rebuilt.

  • Page 32: Light Path Diagnostics Panel

    Note: The light path diagnostics LEDs remain lit only while the server is connected to power. For more information about the light path diagnostics LEDs, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM Documentation CD. IBM System x3500 M3 Type 7380: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 33: Rear View

    Rear view The following illustration shows the connectors and LEDs on the rear of the server. Power error LED Power cord AC power LED DC power LED connector Video Serial 1 (COM 1) Ethernet 10/100/1000 Systems management NMI button Ethernet USB 1 transmit/receive USB 2...

  • Page 34: Power-Supply Leds

    LEDs and the power-on LED on the operator information panel and suggested actions to correct the detected problems. (See “Operator information panel” on page 28 for information about the operator information panel.) IBM System x3500 M3 Type 7380: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 35: Server Power Features

    Table 2. Power-supply LEDs Power-supply LEDs Error Description Action Notes No AC power to This is a normal 1. Check the AC power to the server. the server or a condition when no 2. Make sure that the power cord is problem with the AC power is connected to a functioning power...

  • Page 36: Turning Off The Server

    The IMM can turn off the server as an automatic response to a critical system failure. v You can turn off the server through a request from the IMM. IBM System x3500 M3 Type 7380: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 37: Chapter 2. Installing Optional Devices

    3. Shut down and restart the server multiple times to ensure that the server is correctly configured and functions correctly with the newly installed devices. 4. Save the DSA log as a file and send it to IBM. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2011...

  • Page 38: Server Components

    5. To ship the server, repackage it in the original undamaged packing material and observe IBM procedures for shipping. Support information for IBM Business Partners is available at http://www.ibm.com/ partnerworld/. Server components The following illustration shows the major components in the server.

  • Page 39: System-Board Internal Connectors

    System-board internal connectors The following illustrations show the internal connectors and switches on the system board. The system board is equipped with a PCI extender card that provides one additional expansion slot. The following illustration shows the additional PCI Express expansion slot that is available on the PCI Express extender card. Note: The PCI Express extender card comes standard in the System x3500 M3 server.

  • Page 40: System-Board Switches And Jumpers

    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 “Safety” on page vii, “Installation guidelines” on page 35, and “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 37.) IBM System x3500 M3 Type 7380: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 41: System-Board Leds

    System-board LEDs The following illustration shows the LEDs on the system board. Chapter 2. Installing optional devices...

  • Page 42: System-Board External Connectors

    System-board external connectors The following illustration shows the external input/output connectors and the NMI button on the system board. IBM System x3500 M3 Type 7380: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 43: Sas Backplane Connectors

    SAS backplane connectors The following illustrations show the connectors on the SAS backplanes. Figure 1. 3.5-inch backplane connectors Figure 2. 2.5-inch backplane connectors Chapter 2. Installing optional devices...

  • Page 44: Operator Information Panel

    Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM Documentation CD to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU).

  • Page 45: Light Path Diagnostics Panel

    Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM Documentation CD to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU).
  • Page 46 Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM Documentation CD to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU).
  • Page 47 Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM Documentation CD to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU).
  • Page 48 Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM Documentation CD to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU).
  • Page 49 Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM Documentation CD to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU).

  • Page 50: Remind Button

    Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM Documentation CD to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU).

  • Page 51: Installation Guidelines

    If the server is not working correctly, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM Documentation CD for information about how to run diagnostics.

  • Page 52: System Reliability Guidelines

    When you work inside the server, you might find it easier to lay the server on its side. 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 53: Handling Static-Sensitive Devices

    v Remove items from your shirt pocket, such as pens and pencils, that might 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.

  • Page 54: Internal Cable Routing And Connectors

    USB tape drive and the SATA tape drive. It also shows the internal power cable for the optical drives. IBM System x3500 M3 Type 7380: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 55 The following illustrations show the cabling information for installing the SATA to traditional power converter cable when you install an RDX internal USB tape drive in the server. This cable comes with the server in the plastic bag with the drive rails. Power Connects to converter...
  • Page 56 Optical power cable SATA connector Power converter cable Tape drive IBM System x3500 M3 Type 7380: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 57: Dvd Drive Cable Connection

    DVD drive cable connection The following illustration shows the internal SATA and power cable routing and the connectors from the DVD drive to the system board. The following illustration shows the internal power cable routing and the connectors from the UltraSlim DVD drive to the system board. Chapter 2.
  • Page 58 The following illustration shows the internal SATA cable routing and the connectors from the UltraSlim DVD drive to the system board. IBM System x3500 M3 Type 7380: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 59: Operator Information Panel Cable Connection

    Operator information panel cable connection The following illustration shows the internal cable routing and connectors from the operator information panel to the system board. Light path diagnostics LED panel cable connection The following illustration shows the internal cable routing and connectors from the light path diagnostics LED panel to the system board.

  • Page 60: Hard Disk Drive Cable Connection

    1. The following illustrations show the connectors on the 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch hard disk drive backplanes. Figure 3. Connectors on the 3.5-inch hard disk drive backplane Figure 4. Connectors on the 2.5-inch hard disk drive backplane IBM System x3500 M3 Type 7380: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 61 2. The following illustrations show the cable connectors on ServeRAID M1015/M5014/M5015 adapters. Figure 5. Cable connectors on ServeRAID-M1015 adapter Figure 6. Cable connectors on ServeRAID-M5014 adapter Chapter 2. Installing optional devices...
  • Page 62 See the ServeRAID adapter documentation for additional information about RAID operation and complete instructions for using the ServeRAID adapter. IBM System x3500 M3 Type 7380: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 63 Review the following information before connecting power, configuration, and signal cables for the drives: 1. For server models with four 3.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drives. v The following illustration shows the internal power cable routing. v The following illustration shows the internal configuration cable routing. v The following illustration shows the internal signal cable routing for installing a ServeRAID adapter.
  • Page 64 IBM System x3500 M3 Type 7380: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 65 2. For server models with eight 3.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drives. v The following illustration shows the internal power cable routing. v The following illustration shows the internal configuration cable routing. v The following illustration shows the internal signal cable routing for installing a ServeRAID adapter.
  • Page 66 IBM System x3500 M3 Type 7380: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 67 3. For server models with eight 2.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drives. v The following illustration shows the internal power cable routing. v The following illustration shows the internal configuration cable routing. v The following illustration shows the internal signal cable routing for installing a ServeRAID adapter.
  • Page 68 IBM System x3500 M3 Type 7380: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 69 4. For server models with sixteen 2.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drives. v The following illustration shows the internal power cable routing. v The following illustration shows the internal configuration cable routing. Chapter 2. Installing optional devices...
  • Page 70 The following illustration shows the internal signal cable routing for installing a ServeRAID adapter and a ServeRAID expansion adapter. Note: SAS expander card does not support 3 GB RAID adapters. IBM System x3500 M3 Type 7380: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 71 5. For server models with twenty-four 2.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drives. v The following illustration shows the internal power cable routing. v The following illustration shows the internal configuration cable routing. Chapter 2. Installing optional devices...
  • Page 72 2.5-inch hard disk drives, the maximum number of RAID supported drives is 16. All the other drives will remain JBOD (the drives are presented to the operating system without a RAID configuration). IBM System x3500 M3 Type 7380: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 73: Removing The Left-Side Cover

    Removing the left-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, or that a 19990305 error code is displayed, indicating that an operating system was not found but the server is otherwise working correctly.

  • Page 74: Opening The Bezel Media Door

    4. From inside of the top section of the bezel door, slide the blue tab up to unlock the bezel media door; then, grasp the depressed area on the left side of the media door and pull the door open. IBM System x3500 M3 Type 7380: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 75 Note: To remove the media door from the bezel, push upward on the media door hinge to remove it from the bezel. 5. When the media door is unlocked, the icon on the side of the bezel will be in the unlocked position.

  • Page 76: Removing The Air Baffle

    7. Rotate the rear of the air baffle up 1 . Find the pinch tab on the air baffle, pinch it together with your fingers 2 , and lift the air baffle out of the server IBM System x3500 M3 Type 7380: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 77: Installing The Air Baffle

    Installing the air baffle To install the air baffle, complete the following steps: 1. With the rear (hinged) part of the air baffle lifted up, align the positioning pins on the ends of the air baffle with the locating holes in the server chassis and fan cage assembly.

  • Page 78: Installing The Fan Cage Assembly

    3. Install the air baffle (see “Installing the air baffle” on page 61). 4. Rotate the power-supply cage assembly back into the server. Press the power-supply release tab and rotate the power-supply cage assembly into the chassis. IBM System x3500 M3 Type 7380: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 79 Chapter 2. Installing optional devices...

  • Page 80: Opening The Power-Supply Cage

    The tab on the rear power-supply latch bracket clicks into place when the cage is completely out of the way. 6. Let the power-supply cage rest on the rear power-supply latch bracket. IBM System x3500 M3 Type 7380: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 81: Closing The Power-Supply Cage

    Closing the power-supply cage To return the power-supply cage to its closed position, complete the following steps: 1. Rotate the power-supply cage slightly toward the rear side; then, push down on the release tab on the rear power-supply support bracket. Power supply support bracket Power supply...
  • Page 82 4. Install and lock the left-side cover (see “Completing the installation” on page 105). 5. Install the hot-swap power supplies. 6. Reconnect the external cables and power cords; then, turn on the attached devices and turn on the server. IBM System x3500 M3 Type 7380: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 83: Installing An Adapter

    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: 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 or jumper settings on the adapter, follow the instructions that come with the adapter.
  • Page 84 5. Remove the expansion-slot cover. 6. If you are installing a full-length adapter, remove the blue adapter guide (if any) from the end of the adapter. Otherwise, continue with the next step. Adapter guide IBM System x3500 M3 Type 7380: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 85 7. Press the adapter firmly into the expansion slot, lower the adapter-retention bracket, and make sure that the bracket is in the closed position. Attention: Incomplete insertion might cause damage to the system board or the adapter. 8. Connect any needed cables to the adapter. If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now.

  • Page 86: Installing A Dvd Drive

    Remove the fan cage assembly. e. Open the bezel by pressing the button on the left edge of the bezel, and rotate the left side of the bezel away from the server. IBM System x3500 M3 Type 7380: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 87 f. Remove the EMC shield from the bay in which you want to install the drive. Note: If you are installing a drive that contains a laser, observe the following safety precaution. Chapter 2. Installing optional devices...
  • Page 88 Align the holes on the blue optical drive rails with the pins on the side of the drive and snap the optical drive rails onto the drive. IBM System x3500 M3 Type 7380: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 89 j. If you are installing a 5.25-in drive in bay 2, push the drive into the bay until it locks into place. If you are installing a 3.5-in drive in bay 2, attach the 5.25-in conversion kit and push the drive into the drive bay. k.
  • Page 90 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. IBM System x3500 M3 Type 7380: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 91 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.
  • Page 92 Disconnect the power and signal cables of the DVD drive from the system board. Pull the power and signal cables of the UltraSlim DVD drive through the slim slot on top of the 3.5-inch hard disk drive cage. IBM System x3500 M3 Type 7380: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 93 k. Connect the power and signal cables to the UltraSlim DVD drive. (See “Internal cable routing and connectors” on page 38 for more information.) l. Attach the drive retention clip to the side of the new drive. m. Slide the UltraSlim DVD drive into the slim slot on top of the 3.5-inch disk drive cage until the drive clicks into place.
  • Page 94 Close the bezel. u. Install and lock the left-side cover (see “Completing the installation” on page 105). IBM System x3500 M3 Type 7380: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 95 v. Reconnect the external cables and power cords; then, turn on the attached devices and turn on the server. If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 105. Chapter 2.

  • Page 96: Installing A Usb Or Sata Tape Drive

    57 for more information). 4. Open the bezel by pressing the button on the left edge of the bezel, and rotate the left side of the bezel away from the server. IBM System x3500 M3 Type 7380: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 97 5. Remove the EMC shields from the drive bays. 6. Find the blue drive rails in the server bay and install one on each side of the tape drive. 7. Slide the tape drive into the server. 8. Close the bezel. 9.
  • Page 98 16. Connect the power cable to the tape drive and to the connector on the system board (see “Internal cable routing and connectors” on page 38 for more information.) 17. Reinstall the fan cage assembly. IBM System x3500 M3 Type 7380: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 99 18. Reinstall the air baffle (see “Installing the air baffle” on page 61.) 19. Reinstall or close the power-supply cage (see “Closing the power-supply cage” on page 65 for more information). 20. Reinstall the power supplies. 21. Replace the left-side cover; then, lock the side cover and bezel. 22.

  • Page 100: Installing A Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drive

    (left to right). On models with eight 3.5-inch hard disk drives, hard disk drive cage for drive 4 through 7 (left to right) is added. v For a list of supported optional devices for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/ .
  • Page 101 2. If the server is configured for RAID operation through an optional ServeRAID adapter, you might have to reconfigure your disk arrays after you install hard disk drives. See the ServeRAID documentation on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD for additional information about RAID operation and complete instructions for using ServeRAID Manager.

  • Page 102: Installing A Memory Module

    Install DIMMs starting with the connector farthest from the microprocessor within each channel. v When you install a quad-ranked DIMM in a channel with single- or dual-ranked DIMMs, install the quad-ranked DIMM in the connector farthest from the microprocessor. IBM System x3500 M3 Type 7380: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 103 1066, or 1333 MHz, PC3-10600R-999, registered or unbuffered, synchronous dynamic random-access memory (SDRAM) dual inline memory modules (DIMMs) with error correcting code (ECC). See http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/ serverproven/compat/us/ for a list of supported memory modules for the server. – The specifications of a DDR3 DIMM are on a label on the DIMM, in the following format.
  • Page 104 DIMMs: Table 5. Maximum memory installation using ranked DIMMs Number of DIMMs DIMM type DIMM size Total memory Single-rank UDIMMs 2 GB 24 GB IBM System x3500 M3 Type 7380: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 105: Independent Channel Mode

    Table 5. Maximum memory installation using ranked DIMMs (continued) Number of DIMMs DIMM type DIMM size Total memory Dual-rank UDIMMs 4 GB 48 GB Single-rank RDIMMs 2 GB 32 GB Dual-rank RDIMMs 2 GB 32 GB Dual-rank RDIMMs 4 GB 64 GB Dual-rank RDIMMs 8 GB...

  • Page 106: Memory-Mirroring Mode

    Memory channel DIMM connectors Channel 0 1, 2, 3, 9, 10, 11 Channel 1 4, 5, 6, 12, 13, 14 Channel 2 (not used in memory mirroring) 7, 8, 15, 16 IBM System x3500 M3 Type 7380: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 107 The following illustration shows the memory connector layout that is associated with each microprocessor. For example, DIMM connectors 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16 (DIMM connectors are shown underneath the boxes) are associated with microprocessor 2 socket (CPU2), and DIMM connectors 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 are associated with microprocessor 1 socket (CPU1).
  • Page 108 DIMM connectors, open and close the clips gently. 8. 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. IBM System x3500 M3 Type 7380: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 109: Memory Sparing

    9. Turn the DIMM so that the DIMM keys align correctly with the connector. 10. Insert the DIMM into the connector by aligning the edges of the DIMM with the slots at the ends of the DIMM connector. Firmly press the DIMM straight down into the connector by applying pressure on both ends of the DIMM simultaneously.

  • Page 110: Installing An Optional Serveraid Adapter Advanced Feature Key

    4. Rotate the adapter-retention brackets to the open position. 5. Align the upgrade key with the connector on the ServeRAID adapter and push it into the connector until it is firmly seated. IBM System x3500 M3 Type 7380: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 111: Installing A Usb Embedded Hypervisor Flash Device

    6. Close the rear adapter-retention bracket. 7. Install and lock the left-side cover (see “Completing the installation” on page 105). 8. Reconnect the external cables and power cords; then, turn on the attached devices and turn on the server. Installing a USB embedded hypervisor flash device To install a hypervisor flash device, complete the following steps: 1.
  • Page 112 7. Reconnect the power cord and any cables that you removed. 8. Install and lock the left-side cover (see “Completing the installation” on page 105). 9. Turn on the peripheral devices and the server. IBM System x3500 M3 Type 7380: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 113: Installing A Second Microprocessor

    (Optional) Obtain an SMP-capable operating system. For a list of supported operating systems and optional devices, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/ serverproven/compat/us/. v To order additional microprocessor optional devices, contact your IBM marketing representative or authorized reseller. v The microprocessor speeds are automatically set for this server; therefore, you do not have to set any microprocessor frequency-selection jumpers or switches.
  • Page 114 7. Release the microprocessor retention latch by pressing down on the end, moving it to the side, and slowly releasing it to the fully open (up) position. IBM System x3500 M3 Type 7380: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 115 8. Open the microprocessor bracket frame by lifting up the tab on the top edge. Attention: a. Do not touch the microprocessor contacts; handle the microprocessor by the edges only. Contaminants on the microprocessor contacts, such as oil from your skin, can cause connection failures between the contacts and the socket.
  • Page 116 Touching the thermal grease will contaminate it. If the thermal grease is contaminated, call IBM service and support to request a replacement thermal grease kit. For information about installing the replacement thermal grease, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide.
  • Page 117 d. Slide the rear flange of the heat sink into the opening in the retainer bracket. e. Press down firmly on the front of the heat sink until it is seated securely. f. Rotate the heat-sink release lever to the closed position and hook it underneath the lock tab.

  • Page 118: Installing A Redundant Power Supply And Fans

    7. Align the fan over the fan slot and lower the fan into the slot in the fan cage. 8. Press down on the fan until it locks into place; then close the handle to the locked position. IBM System x3500 M3 Type 7380: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 119 Fan air baffle Hot-swap fan Note: Replace a hot-swap fan within 30 seconds of removal. 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.
  • Page 120 DC power LED on the top of the power supply is lit also. If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 105. IBM System x3500 M3 Type 7380: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 121: Completing The Installation

    Completing the installation To complete the installation, complete the following steps: 1. If the bezel is open, insert the bezel hinges into the slots on the server chassis and close the bezel. 2. Position the left-side cover over the server. 3.

  • Page 122: Updating The Server Configuration

    RAID adapter for information about reconfiguring the disk arrays. For information about configuring the integrated Gigabit Ethernet controller, see “Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller” on page 122. IBM System x3500 M3 Type 7380: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 123: Chapter 3. Configuring The Server

    “Using the Setup utility” on page 108. v Boot Selection Menu program The Boot Selection Menu program is part of the IBM System x 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.

  • Page 124: Using The Setup Utility

    IMM settings. 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 information about using this program, see “IBM Advanced Settings Utility program” on page 124.

  • Page 125: Starting The Setup Utility

    v Resolve configuration conflicts Starting the Setup utility To start the Setup utility, complete the following steps: 1. Turn on the server. Note: Approximately 20 seconds after the server is connected to AC power, the power-control button becomes active. 2. When the prompt <F1> 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.
  • Page 126 Select this choice to force INT video support, if the operating system does not support UEFI video output standards. - Rehook INT 19h Select this choice to enable or disable devices from taking control of the boot process. The default is Disable. IBM System x3500 M3 Type 7380: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 127 - Legacy Thunk Support Select this choice to enable or disable the UEFI to interact with PCI mass storage devices that are not UEFI-compliant. – Integrated Management Module Select this choice to view or change the settings for the integrated management module.
  • Page 128 You must replace the system board. – Clear Administrator Password Select this choice to clear an administrator password. For more information, see “Administrator password” on page 115. IBM System x3500 M3 Type 7380: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 129 v Save Settings Select this choice to save the changes that you have made in the settings. v Restore Settings Select this choice to cancel the changes that you have made in the settings and restore the previous settings. v Load Default Settings Select this choice to cancel the changes that you have made in the settings and restore the factory settings.

  • Page 130: Passwords

    You must replace the system board. v Remove the battery from the server and then reinstall it. See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM Documentation CD for instructions for removing the battery.

  • Page 131: Administrator Password

    Attention: Before you change any switch settings or moving any jumpers, turn off the server; then, disconnect all power cords and external cables. See the safety information that begins on page vii. Do not change settings or move jumpers on any system-board switch or jumper blocks that are not shown in this document.

  • Page 132: Using The Boot Selection Menu Program

    The system board contains a backup copy area for the server firmware. This is a secondary copy of server firmware that you update only during the process of updating IBM System x Server Firmware. If the primary copy of the server firmware becomes damaged, use this backup copy.

  • Page 133: Serverguide Features

    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 134: Typical Operating-System Installation

    ServerGuide program to install your operating system, complete the following steps to download the latest operating-system installation instructions from the IBM Web site. 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/.
  • Page 135 v Automatic Server Restart (ASR) when POST is not complete or the operating system hangs and the OS watchdog timer times out. The IMM might be configured to watch for the OS watchdog timer and restart the server after a timeout, if the ASR feature is enabled.

  • Page 136: Using The Embedded Hypervisor

    ISO and diskette image files as virtual drives that are available for use by the server v Uploading a diskette image to the IMM memory and mapping it to the server as a virtual drive IBM System x3500 M3 Type 7380: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 137: Obtaining The Ip Address For The Web Interface Access

    The blue-screen capture feature captures the video display contents before the IMM restarts the server when the IMM detects an operating-system hang condition. A system administrator can use the blue-screen capture to assist in determining the cause of the hang condition. Obtaining the IP address for the Web interface access To access the Web interface and use the remote presence feature, you need the IP address for the IMM.

  • Page 138: Enabling The Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility Program

    To find updated information about configuring the controllers, 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/.

  • Page 139: Starting The Lsi Configuration Utility Program

    5. To perform storage-management tasks, see the SAS adapter documentation, which you can download from the disk controller and RAID software matrix: a. Go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/. b. Under Product support, click System x. c. Under Popular links, click Storage Support Matrix.

  • Page 140: Formatting A Hard Disk Drive

    8. Exit the Setup utility. IBM Advanced Settings Utility program The IBM Advanced Settings Utility (ASU) program is an alternative to the Setup utility for modifying UEFI settings. 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.

  • Page 141: Updating Ibm Systems Director

    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 Web site. The actual procedure might vary slightly from what is described in this document.
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  • Page 143: 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 144: Software Service And Support

    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/.

  • Page 145: Appendix B. Notices

    Web sites. The materials at those Web sites are not part of the materials for this IBM product, and use of those Web sites 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 146: Important Notes

    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.

  • Page 147: Particulate Contamination

    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 148: Electronic Emission Notices

    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 149: 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 150: 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) Korean Class A warning statement IBM System x3500 M3 Type 7380: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 151: Russia Electromagnetic Interference (Emi) Class A Statement

    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...
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  • Page 153: Index

    6, 10 CNFG LED 33 DSA 8 completing the installation 105 components 22 cable routing 41 configuration drive activity LED 15 cable routing 44 drive, installing 70 updating 106 eject button 15 updating server 107 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2011...
  • Page 154 127 IPMI 10 gigabit Ethernet controller, configuring 122 JP1 24 handling static-sensitive devices 37 JP6 24 hard disk drive jumpers 24 activity LED 14, 28 backplane cabling 44 IBM System x3500 M3 Type 7380: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 155 microprocessor (continued) heat sink 100 keys 2 installation 98 type and installation information 97 mirroring mode 90 panel, light path diagnostics 16 power supply 31 network options 111 system board 30 NMI LED 31 LEDs 13 noise emissions 7 CNFG 33 notes 5 diagnostics 12 notes, important 130...
  • Page 156 94 TEMP LED 30 ServerGuide temperature 7 CD 9 Tools Center 4 features 117 trademarks 129 using 116 turning off the server 20 using to install operating system 118 IBM System x3500 M3 Type 7380: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 157 41, 42 United States electronic emission Class A notice 132 United States FCC Class A notice 132 UpdateXpress 13 updating IBM Systems Director 125 server configuration 106, 107 USB connectors 18 USB or SATA tape drive 80 user security 112...
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  • Page 160 Part Number: 81Y6295 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 81Y6295...

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