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  • Page 1 IBM System x3250 Types 4364 and 4365 User’s Guide...
  • Page 3 IBM System x3250 Types 4364 and 4365 User’s Guide...
  • Page 4 Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information in “Notices,” on page 49, and the Warranty and Support Information document on the IBM System x Documentation CD. Third Edition (January 2007) ©...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Reliability, availability, and serviceability features ... . . 5 IBM Director ......5 The UpdateXpress program .
  • Page 6 Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controllers ....47 Updating IBM Director ..... . 47 Appendix.

  • Page 7: 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. 2007...
  • Page 8 Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad. Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten. IBM System x3250 Types 4364 and 4365: User’s Guide...
  • Page 9 Important: Each caution and danger statement in this document is labeled with a number. This number is used to cross reference an English-language caution or danger statement with translated versions of the caution or danger statement in the Safety Information document. For example, if a caution statement is labeled “Statement 1”, translations for that caution statement are in the Safety Information document under “Statement 1”.
  • Page 10 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. viii IBM System x3250 Types 4364 and 4365: User’s Guide...
  • 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 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 x3250 Types 4364 and 4365: User’s Guide...
  • Page 13 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 14 IBM System x3250 Types 4364 and 4365: User’s Guide...

  • Page 15: Chapter 1. The System X3250 Types 4364 And 4365 Server

    Chapter 1. The System x3250 Types 4364 and 4365 server The IBM System x3250 Type 4364 and Type 4365 server is a 1-U-high server that is ideally suited for networking environments that require superior microprocessor performance, efficient memory management, and flexibility.

  • Page 16: Notices And Statements In This Document

    These updates are available from the IBM Web site. To check for updated documentation and technical updates, complete the following steps.

  • Page 17: Features And Specifications

    ATI ES1000 video on system board sound-power levels indicate an – Server off: 8% to 80% v 16 MB DDR video memory upper limit, below which a large number of computers will operate. Chapter 1. The System x3250 Types 4364 and 4365 server...

  • Page 18: What Your Server Offers

    Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine. v IBM Director IBM Director is a workgroup-hardware-management tool that you can use to centrally manage servers. For more information, see the IBM Director documentation on the IBM Director CD.

  • Page 19: Reliability, Availability, And Serviceability Features

    Systems-management capabilities The server supports an optional IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine. When this adapter is used with the integrated baseboard management controller that comes with the server, you can manage the functions of the server locally and remotely. The Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine also provides system monitoring, event recording, and dial-out alert capability.

  • Page 20: The Updatexpress Program

    Reduced service and support costs For more information about IBM Director, see the documentation on the IBM Director CD that comes with the server, the IBM Director Information Center at http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/eserver/v1r2/topic/diricinfo/ fqm0_main.html, and the IBM System x and xSeries Systems Management Web page at http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/systems_management/, which presents...

  • Page 21: Server Controls, Leds, And Power

    Locator LED: This LED can be lit remotely by the system administrator to aid in visually locating the server. You can use IBM Director to light this LED remotely. System-error LED: When this LED is lit, it indicates that a system error has occurred.

  • Page 22: Rear View

    Systems-management connector: Connect the server to a network for systems-management information control. This connector is active only if you have installed a Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine, and it is used only by the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine. IBM System x3250 Types 4364 and 4365: User’s Guide...

  • Page 23: Server Power Features

    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. Chapter 1. The System x3250 Types 4364 and 4365 server...
  • Page 24 The integrated systems-management processor (mini-BMC) 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 service processor. IBM System x3250 Types 4364 and 4365: User’s Guide...

  • Page 25: Chapter 2. Installing Optional Devices

    Fans 3.5-inch drive cage 3.5-inch simple- Bezel swap SATA 2.5-inch hard disk drive drive cage (some models) 2.5-inch hard Hot-swap hard disk drive disk drive filler 2.5-inch filler panel Simple-swap SATA filler © Copyright IBM Corp. 2007...

  • Page 26: System-Board Internal Connectors

    Fan 1 connector Microprocessor connection IDE connector Important: Use only a supported IBM SAS/SATA controller in the SAS/SATA controller card connector. For a list of supported optional devices for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/ IBM System x3250 Types 4364 and 4365: User’s Guide...

  • Page 27: System-Board Switches And Jumpers

    System-board switches and jumpers The following illustration shows the switches and jumpers on the system board. Clear CMOS jumper Boot block recovery jumper The following illustration identifies the pins on a jumper and shows the location of pin 1. Pin 1 mark Table 2.

  • Page 28: System-Board External Connectors

    The following illustration shows the external connectors on the system board. Keyboard/mouse Serial connector connector Video connector Ethernet 2 connector Ethernet 1 connector USB 4 connector USB 3 connector Systems- management connector IBM System x3250 Types 4364 and 4365: User’s Guide...

  • Page 29: System-Board Leds

    System-board LEDs The following illustration shows the light-emitting diodes (LEDs) on the system board. DIMM 4 error LED DIMM 3 error LED DIMM 2 error LED DIMM 1 error LED Voltage regulator error LED Standby power Fan 3 error LED Baseboard Fan 2 management...

  • Page 30: System-Board Optional-Device Connectors

    Hardware list, click Go, and then click the Download tab. For additional information about tools for updating, managing, and deploying firmware, see the System x and xSeries Tools Center at http:// publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/toolsctr/v1r0/index.jsp. IBM System x3250 Types 4364 and 4365: User’s Guide...

  • Page 31: 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 32: Handling Static-Sensitive Devices

    1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page 16. 2. Turn off the server and all attached devices (see “Turning off the server” on page 9). 3. Disconnect all external cables and power cords. IBM System x3250 Types 4364 and 4365: User’s Guide...

  • Page 33: Installing An Adapter

    4. Remove the server from the rack and place it on a flat, static-protective surface. Cover-release button 5. Press the cover-release button. 6. Slide the cover back approximately 1.27 cm (0.5 inches); then, lift it off the server. Attention: For proper cooling and airflow, replace the cover before you turn on the server.
  • Page 34 SAS signal cable that is 58 cm (22.8 in.) long. See http://www.ibm.com/servers/ eserver/serverproven/compat/us/ for information about ordering the cable. v An optional IBM SAS HBA Controller adapter enables you to connect external storage devices, such as SAS or SATA hard disk drives or tape drives, to a simple-swap SATA model server.
  • Page 35 Riser-card assembly 4. Grasp the riser-card assembly at the rear edge and lift to remove it from the server. Place the riser-card assembly on a flat, static-protective surface. 5. Remove the expansion-slot cover from the slot that you intend to use. Attention: PCI expansion-slot covers must be installed on all vacant slots.
  • Page 36 If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 32. IBM System x3250 Types 4364 and 4365: User’s Guide...

  • Page 37: Installing A Remote Supervisor Adapter Ii Slimline

    2. Earlier versions of the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine might not work in this server. See http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/ for the supported Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine versions. To install a Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine, complete the following steps.

  • Page 38: Installing A Hard Disk Drive

    Filler panel Attention: To avoid damage to the hard disk drive connectors, make sure that the cover is in place and fully closed whenever you install or remove a hard disk drive. IBM System x3250 Types 4364 and 4365: User’s Guide...

  • Page 39: Installing A Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drive

    1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page 16. 2. Make sure that the server cover is in place and fully closed. 3. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cord and all external cables.

  • Page 40: Installing A New Cd Or Dvd Drive

    See the ServerProven list at http://www.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/ for a list of CD or CD/DVD drives you can use with the server. To remove a CD or CD/DVD drive, complete the following steps. IBM System x3250 Types 4364 and 4365: User’s Guide...
  • Page 41 1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page 16. 2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords and all external cables. Remove the cover (see “Removing the cover” on page 18). 3.

  • Page 42: Installing A Memory Module

    DIMMs must be installed as the first pair (in DIMM connectors 1 and 3). v When you restart the server after you add or remove a DIMM, a message is displayed indicating that the memory configuration has changed. IBM System x3250 Types 4364 and 4365: User’s Guide...
  • Page 43 To remove a DIMM, complete the following steps: 1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page 16. 2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cord and all external cables. Remove the cover (see “Removing the cover” on page 18). Attention: To avoid breaking the retaining clips or damaging the DIMM connectors, open and close the clips gently.

  • Page 44: Installing A Sata Raid Kit

    (see page 25 for instructions). 6. Disconnect the SATA cables from the system board (see “System-board internal connectors” on page 12 for the location of the SATA connectors). IBM System x3250 Types 4364 and 4365: User’s Guide...
  • Page 45 SATA cables Air deflector Guide channel 7. Remove the SATA back plate from the server: a. Rotate (lift) the air deflector out of the way. b. Lift the back plate out of the server slightly; then, disconnect the power cables and remove the back plate. 8.

  • Page 46: Completing The Installation

    3. Connect the cables and power cords. For more information, see “Connecting the cables” on page 33. 4. Update the server configuration. See “Updating the server configuration” on page 34 for more information. IBM System x3250 Types 4364 and 4365: User’s Guide...

  • Page 47: Installing The Cover

    Installing the cover To install the cover, place it into position and slide it forward. Connecting the cables The following illustrations show the locations of the input and output connectors on the front and rear of the server. Front USB 1 connector USB 2 connector Rear Mouse connector...

  • Page 48: Updating The Server Configuration

    RAID adapter for information about reconfiguring the disk arrays. For information about configuring an integrated Gigabit Ethernet controller, see “Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controllers” on page 47. IBM System x3250 Types 4364 and 4365: User’s Guide...

  • Page 49: Chapter 3. Configuring The Server

    IBM Director IBM Director is a workgroup-hardware-management tool that you can use to centrally manage System x servers. If you plan to use IBM Director to manage the server, you must check for the latest applicable IBM Director updates and interim fixes.

  • Page 50: Using The Serverguide Setup And Installation Cd

    Director” on page 47. For more information about IBM Director, see the IBM Director documentation on the IBM Director CD that comes with the server. Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD contains a setup and installation program that is designed for your server.

  • Page 51: 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 52: Using The Configuration/Setup Utility Program

    Select this choice to view or change assignments for devices and input/output (I/O) ports, to configure remote console redirection, and to enable or disable integrated Ethernet controllers and all standard ports (such as serial and USB). If IBM System x3250 Types 4364 and 4365: User’s Guide...
  • Page 53 you disable a device, it cannot be configured, and the operating system will not be able to detect it (this is equivalent to disconnecting the device). If you disable the integrated Ethernet controllers and no Ethernet adapter is installed, the server will have no Ethernet capability.
  • Page 54 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. Select Clear System Event Log to clear the mini-BMC system-event log.

  • Page 55: Passwords

    Select this choice to view the complete log of POST error messages. If an optional IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine is installed, the log also contains system-event messages. Use the arrow keys to move between pages in the log.

  • Page 56: Administrator Password

    2 and 3, to clear CMOS memory and bypass the power-on or administrator password check. The jumper location is shown in the following illustration. Clear CMOS jumper IBM System x3250 Types 4364 and 4365: User’s Guide...

  • Page 57: Using The Lsi Logic Configuration Utility Program

    To clear CMOS and reset the passwords, complete the following steps. Note: All configuration settings will be cleared by this action; you might have to configure the settings again. 1. Review the safety information that begins on page v. 2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all power cords and external cables.

  • Page 58: Configuring The Controller And Devices

    BMC Management Utility CD. 2. Insert the BMC Management Utility CD into the drive. The InstallShield wizard starts, and a window similar to that shown in the following illustration opens. IBM System x3250 Types 4364 and 4365: User’s Guide...
  • Page 59 To install the Avocent SMBridge management utility program on a server running a Linux operating system, complete the following steps . You must be logged in as a root user to perform these procedures. 1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/support/xseries/index.html and download the management utility program and create the BMC Management Utility CD.

  • Page 60: Using The Baseboard Management Controller Utility Programs

    Using the SMBridge management utility program Use the SMBridge management utility program to remotely manage and configure a network. The utility program provides the CLI (command-line interface) remote management capabilities. IBM System x3250 Types 4364 and 4365: User’s Guide...

  • Page 61: Configuring The Gigabit Ethernet Controllers

    4. Click Product documentation. Updating IBM Director If you plan to use IBM Director to manage the server, you must check for the latest applicable IBM Director updates and interim fixes. To install the IBM Director updates and any other applicable updates and interim fixes, complete the following steps.
  • Page 62 1. Check for the latest version of IBM Director: a. Go to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/systems_management/ xseries_sm/dwnl.html. b. If the drop-down list shows a newer version of IBM Director than what comes with the server, follow the instructions on the Web page to download the latest version.

  • Page 63: Appendix. 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 64: Important Notes

    IBM. Maximum memory may require replacement of the standard memory with an optional memory module. IBM System x3250 Types 4364 and 4365: User’s Guide...

  • Page 65: Product Recycling And Disposal

    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 may differ from its retail version (if available), and may not include user manuals or all program functionality.

  • Page 66: Battery Return Program

    United States, go to http://www.ibm.com/ibm/environment/ products/batteryrecycle.shtml or contact your local waste disposal facility. In the United States, IBM has established a return process for reuse, recycling, or proper disposal of used IBM sealed lead acid, nickel cadmium, nickel metal hydride, and battery packs from IBM equipment.

  • Page 67: Electronic Emission Notices

    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.

  • Page 68: European Union Emc Directive Conformance Statement

    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. This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class A Information Technology Equipment according to CISPR 22/European Standard EN 55022.

  • Page 69: Index

    SAS 25 Ethernet SCSI configuring 47 See SAS network support 4 simple-swap SATA 24 type 3 heat output 3 hard disk drive 3 humidity 3 SAS 3 SATA 3 video 3 cover installing 33 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2007...
  • Page 70 3 type 3 serial connector 8 mouse connector 8 ServeRAID 4 ServerGuide CD 4 features 36 noise emissions 3 NOS installation 37 NOS installation setup 37 with ServerGuide 37 IBM System x3250 Types 4364 and 4365: User’s Guide...
  • Page 71 ServerGuide (continued) using 36 video connector 8 setting clear CMOS (password override) jumper 42 video controller 3 simple-swap Serial ATA hard disk drive 24, 25 size 3 slot locations adapter 16 weight 3 PCI Express 16 slots 3 SMBridge management utility program 44 installing 44 specifications 3 standby 5, 15...
  • Page 72 IBM System x3250 Types 4364 and 4365: User’s Guide...
  • Page 74 Part Number: 42C5005 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 42C5005...

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