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  • Page 1 IBM System x3250 M4 Type 2583 Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 3 IBM System x3250 M4 Type 2583 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 77, the IBM Safety Information and Environmental Notices and User Guide documents on the IBM Documentation CD, and the Warranty Information.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Reliability, availability, and serviceability ....9 IBM Systems Director ..... . 10 The UpdateXpress System Packs .
  • Page 6 Hardware service and support ....75 IBM Taiwan product service ....75 Appendix B.
  • Page 7 VCCI Class A statement ....82 Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA) statement ......82 Korea Communications Commission (KCC) statement .
  • Page 8 IBM System x3250 M4 Type 2583: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 9: 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 10 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. viii IBM System x3250 M4 Type 2583: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 11 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 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 x3250 M4 Type 2583: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 15 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: CAUTION: Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following label attached.
  • Page 16 To avoid these hazards, ensure that your system electrical requirements do not exceed branch circuit protection requirements. Refer to the information that is provided with your device for electrical specifications. IBM System x3250 M4 Type 2583: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 17 Statement 26: CAUTION: Do not place any object on top of rack-mounted devices. Statement 27: CAUTION: Hazardous moving parts are nearby. Statement 35: CAUTION: Hazardous energy present. Voltages with hazardous energy might cause heating when shorted with metal, which might result in splattered metal, burns, or both.
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  • Page 19: Chapter 1. The System X3250 M4 Server

    Chapter 1. The System x3250 M4 server This Installation and User's Guide contains information and instructions for setting up your IBM System x3250 M4 Type 2583 server, instructions for installing some optional devices, and instructions for cabling, and configuring the server. For...

  • Page 20: The Ibm System X Documentation Cd

    ID label Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware. 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 21: 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 22: Notices And Statements In This Document

    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. v Rack Installation Instructions This printed document contains instructions for installing the server in a rack and comes with the rack kit.

  • Page 23: Features And Specifications

    Up to two hot-swap 460-watt power interleaved supplies for redundancy v Sizes: 1 GB (single-rank), 2 GB (single-rank), 4 GB (dual-rank), and 8 Fans: The server comes standard with four GB (dual-rank) speed-controlled fans. Chapter 1. The System x3250 M4 server...
  • Page 24 For v Input kilovolt-amperes (kVA), information about the limits for approximately: particulates and gases, see “Particulate – Minimum: 0.038 kVA contamination” on page 79. – Maximum: 0.504 kVA IBM System x3250 M4 Type 2583: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 25: What Your Server Offers

    II The integrated management module II (IMM2) is the second generation of the IMM. The IMM2 is the common management controller for IBM System x hardware. The IMM2 consolidates multiple management functions in a single chip on the server system board.
  • Page 26 TOE is enabled, the server supports TOE operation. See the operating-system documentation for information about enabling TOE. Note: As of the date of this document, the Linux operating system does not support TOE. IBM System x3250 M4 Type 2583: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 27: Reliability, Availability, And Serviceability

    IBM Systems Director is a workgroup-hardware-management tool that you can use to centrally manage System x and xSeries servers. For more information, see the IBM Systems Director documentation on the IBM Systems Director CD and “IBM Systems Director” on page 10.

  • 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 instant out-of-the-box business value.

  • Page 29: 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.
  • Page 30 Locator LED: Use this blue LED to visually locate the server among other servers. This LED is also used as a presence detection button. You can use IBM Systems Director to light this LED remotely. This LED is controlled by the IMM2.

  • Page 31: Rear View

    SAS or SATA hard disk drives. When this LED is lit, it indicates that the drive has failed. If an optional IBM ServeRAID controller 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: Server Power Features

    You might have to use a pen or the end of a straightened paper clip to press the button. It allows you to blue screen the server and take a memory dump (use this button only when directed by the IBM service support). Server power features...
  • Page 33 The server can be turned off by the Shutdown on LAN feature. v The integrated management module II (IMM2) can turn off the server as an automatic response to a critical system failure. Chapter 1. The System x3250 M4 server...
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  • Page 35: Chapter 2. Installing Optional Devices

    In addition to the instructions in this chapter for installing optional hardware devices, updating firmware and device drivers, and completing the installation, IBM Business Partners must also complete the steps in “Instructions for IBM Business Partners.” Important: To help ensure that the devices that you install work correctly and do not introduce problems, observe the following precautions: 1.

  • Page 36: Server Components

    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. 4. To ship the server, repackage it in the original undamaged packing material and observe IBM procedures for shipping.
  • Page 37 Model with redundant power supply: Cover PCI riser card assembly ServeRAID BR10il Heat sink v2 adapter some models Air baffle Microprocessor DIMM System board Hot-swap power supply Fans DVD drive filler Chassis DVD drive Operator information panel assembly 2.5-inch simple- swap hard disk drive backplate Front bezel...

  • Page 38: System-Board Internal Connectors

    Front USB assembly Fan 3 connector connecotr USB hypervisor key DIMM 1 connector DIMM 2 Fan 1 connector Fan 2 connector SATA 2 SATA 1 SATA 0 DIMM 4 DIMM 3 IBM System x3250 M4 Type 2583: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 39: System-Board External Connectors

    System-board external connectors The following illustration shows the external input/output connectors on the system board. Ethernet connector 1/ USB connectors 1&2 Ethernet connector 2/ USB connectors 3&4 NMI button Serial (COM1) Video Microprocessor Chapter 2. Installing optional devices...

  • Page 40: System-Board Jumpers

    Pins 2 and 3: Override ME flash. JP10 Trusted Platform Module Pins 1 and 2: Enable TPM (TPM) physical presence physical presence (default) jumper Pins 2 and 3: Disable TPM physical presence IBM System x3250 M4 Type 2583: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 41 Table 2. System board jumpers (continued) Jumper number Jumper name Jumper setting JP11 TPM initialization jumper v Pins 1 and 2: Normal (default). v Pins 2 and 3: Initiate TPM. JP12 IMM SPI half ROM enable v Pins 1 and 2: Disabled. v Pins 2 and 3: Enable IMM SPI half ROM (default).

  • Page 42: System-Board Leds

    LED stops flashing briefly and then flashes slowly to indicate that the IMM2 if fully operational and you can press the power-control button to start the server. RTMM heartbeat LED power-on and power-off sequencing. IBM System x3250 M4 Type 2583: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 43: Pci Riser-Card Assembly Connectors

    Make sure that the devices that you are installing are supported. For a list of supported optional devices for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/systems/info/ x86servers/serverproven/compat/us/. v When you install your new server, take the opportunity to download and apply the most recent firmware updates.

  • Page 44: 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 To help ensure proper system cooling and system reliability, make sure that the...

  • Page 45: Handling Static-Sensitive Devices

    The server supports hot-plug, hot-add, and hot-swap devices and is designed to operate safely while it is turned on and the server cover is removed. Follow these guidelines when you work inside a server that is turned on: v Avoid wearing loose-fitting clothing on your forearms. Button long-sleeved shirts before working inside the server;...

  • Page 46: Removing The Air Baffle

    4. Grasp the air baffle; then, lift it up out of the server and set it aside. Attention: For proper cooling and airflow, replace the air baffle before you turn on the server. Operating the server with an air baffle removed might damage server components. IBM System x3250 M4 Type 2583: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 47: Removing The Pci Riser-Card Assembly

    Air baffle Removing the PCI riser-card assembly To remove the PCI riser-card assembly, complete the following steps: 1. Read the safety information that begins on page “Safety” on page vii and the “Installation guidelines” on page 25. 2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables.

  • Page 48: Memory Module

    The specifications of a DDR3 DIMM are on a label on the DIMM, in the following format. ggg eRxff-PC3-wwwwwm-aa-bb-cc where: ggg is the total capacity of the DIMM (for example, 1GB, 2GB, or 4GB) e is the number of ranks IBM System x3250 M4 Type 2583: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 49: Unbuffered Dimms (Udimms)

    1 = single-rank 2 = dual-rank 4 = quad-rank ff is the device organization (bit width) 4 = x4 organization (4 DQ lines per SDRAM) 8 = x8 organization 16 = x16 organization wwwww is the DIMM bandwidth, in MBps 8500 = 8.53 GBps (PC3-1066 SDRAMs, 8-byte primary data bus) 10600 = 10.66 GBps (PC3-1333 SDRAMs, 8-byte primary data bus) 12800 = 12.8 GBps (PC3-1600 SDRAMs, 8-byte primary data bus)

  • Page 50: Installing A Memory Module

    Populated Populated Populated Installing a memory module The following illustration shows the location of the DIMM connectors on the system board. Microprocessor DIMM 4 DIMM 3 DIMM 2 DIMM 1 IBM System x3250 M4 Type 2583: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 51 Attention: Static electricity that is released to internal server components when the server is powered on might cause the server to halt, which might result in the loss of data. To avoid this potential problem, always use an electrostatic-discharge wrist strap or other grounding system when you work inside the server with the power on.

  • Page 52: Installing Drives

    To install a 3.5-inch simple-swap hard disk drive, pull the loops of the drive tray toward each other, and slide the drive into the server until the drive connects to the backplate. Release the loops of the drive tray. IBM System x3250 M4 Type 2583: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 53: Installing A Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drive

    SATA hard disk drive back plate Hard disk drive assembly Filler panel v To install a 2.5-inch simple-swap hard disk drive, slide the drive into the server until the drive clicks into the server and connects to the backplate. SATA hard disk drive back plate Hard disk drive assembly...

  • Page 54: Installing An Optional Dvd Drive

    If you have other devices to install, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 45. Note: You might have to reconfigure the disk arrays after you install hard disk drives. See the RAID documentation on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD for information about RAID controllers. Installing an optional DVD drive Note: If you are installing a drive that contains a laser, observe the following safety precaution.
  • Page 55 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 56 DVD drive. Drive retention clip Alignment pins 9. Align the drive in the drive bay and slide the drive into the DVD drive bay until the drive clicks into place. IBM System x3250 M4 Type 2583: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 57: Installing An Adapter

    To confirm that the server supports the adapter that you are installing, see http://www.ibm.com/systems/info/x86servers/serverproven/compat/us/. v Locate the documentation that comes with the adapter and follow those instructions in addition to the instructions in this section. If you have to change switch settings or jumper settings on the adapter, follow the instructions that come with the adapter.
  • Page 58 PCI riser-card assembly. Make sure that the adapter is securely installed in the PCI riser-card assembly. Important: Make sure that the U-shaped opening in the metal adapter bracket engages the tab on the expansion-slot bracket. IBM System x3250 M4 Type 2583: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 59: Installing A Serveraid Adapter

    3.0.0.0 driver package or later version. Installing a ServeRAID adapter For configuration information, see the ServeRAID documentation at http://www.ibm.com/supportportal/. Important: To ensure that any of your ServeRAID adapters function properly on UEFI-based servers, make sure that the adapter firmware and supporting device drivers are updated to at least 11.x.x-XXX.
  • Page 60 PCI riser-card assembly, route the signal cable from the drive backplane through the fan cage hole on the left of fan 1 as shown in the following illustration. Connect the signal cable to Port 0 on the ServeRAID adapter. IBM System x3250 M4 Type 2583: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 61: Installing A Hot-Swap Power Supply

    Notes: a. You must connect the signal cable to Port 0 on a ServeRAID-M1050 or ServeRAID-M5014 adapter. b. Secure the cable on the system board with cable tie after routing. ServeRAID adapter SAS/SATA signal cable Hard disk drive backplane 8. Align the ServeRAID adapter so that the keys align correctly with the connector on the PCI riser-card assembly.
  • Page 62 Save the power-supply filler panel in case you remove the power supply at a later time. Important: During normal operation, each power-supply bay must contain either a power supply or power-supply filler panel for proper cooling. IBM System x3250 M4 Type 2583: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 63: Completing The Installation

    Power supply filler Power supply Power supply release tab 3. Slide the hot-swap power supply into the bay until the release latch clicks into place. 4. Connect one end of the power cord for the new power supply into the ac connector on the back of the power supply;...

  • Page 64: Replacing The Pci Riser-Card Assembly

    6. Update the server configuration (see “Updating the server configuration” on page 49). 7. Slide the server back into the rack, if necessary. 8. (IBM Business Partners only) Complete the additional steps in “Instructions for IBM Business Partners” on page 17. Replacing the PCI riser-card assembly To install the PCI riser-card assembly, complete the following steps: 1.

  • Page 65: Replacing The Air Baffle

    Replacing the air baffle To install the air baffle, complete the following steps: 1. Read the safety information that begins on page “Safety” on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 25. 2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables (see “Turning off the server”...

  • Page 66: Connecting The Cables

    Reset button Power-control button USB 1 connector Power-on LED USB 2 connector The following illustration shows the locations of the input and output connectors on the rear of the server. IBM System x3250 M4 Type 2583: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 67: Updating The Server Configuration

    Ethernet 1 Ethernet 1 Ethernet 2 link LED activity LED link LED Ethernet 2 Power-cord Serial PCI slot 1 activity LED PCI slot 2 connector connector NMI button AC Power LED (green) USB 3-4 connector DC Power LED Power-supply USB 1-2 connector Video (green) error LED...
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  • Page 69: Chapter 3. Configuring The Server

    IMM2 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 more information about using this program, see “IBM Advanced Settings Utility program” on page 70.

  • Page 70: Using The Setup Utility

    “IBM Systems Director” on page 10. For information about obtaining the latest IBM Systems Director code, see “Updating IBM Systems Director” on page 70. Using the Setup utility Use the Setup utility to perform the following tasks: v View configuration information...
  • Page 71 Select this choice to view or change the server component settings. – Adapters and UEFI Drivers Select this choice to view information about the UEFI 1.10 and UEFI 2.0 compliant adapters and drivers installed in the server. – Processors Select this choice to view or change the processor settings. –...
  • Page 72 The system-event logs contain POST and system management interrupt (SMI) events and all events that are generated by the integrated management module that is embedded in the integrated management module. IBM System x3250 M4 Type 2583: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 73 Important: If the system-error LED on the front of the server is lit but there are no other error indications, clear the system-event log. Also, after you complete a repair or correct an error, clear the system-event log to turn off the system-error LED on the front of the server.

  • Page 74: 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 75: Using The Boot Manager Program

    BIOS boot backup IMM SPI HALF ROM jumper (J 2) enable jumper (J 12) DIMM 4 Low security DIMM 3 jumper (J 19) DIMM 2 DIMM 1 TPM physical presence jumper (JP 10) ME recovery jumper (JP 8) Clear CMOS jumper (JP 1) ME flash override jumper (JP 9)

  • Page 76: Starting The Backup Server Firmware

    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 77: 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 78: Installing Your Operating System Without Using Serverguide

    Managing tools and utilities with IMM2 and IBM System x Server Firmware This section describes the tools and utilities that are supported by IMM2 and IBM System x Server Firmware. The IBM tools that you use to manage the IMM2 in-band do not require you to install device drivers.

  • Page 79: Using Ibm Advanced Settings Utility (Asu)

    Updates and downloads for IBM systems-management tools and utilities are available on the IBM website. To check for updates to tools and utilities, complete the following steps. Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM website. Procedures for locating firmware and documentation might vary slightly from what is described in this document.

  • Page 80: Lan Over Usb

    Because the IMM2 might obtain a random IP address for the LAN over USB interface, the ASU and firmware flash utilities, DSA, and the IBM Systems Director Agent use the Service Location Protocol (SLP) to discover the IMM2 IP address.

  • Page 81: Potential Conflicts With The Lan Over Usb Interface

    If the automatic setup fails or if you prefer to set up the LAN over USB manually, use one of the following procedures. For more information about LAN over USB configuration on different operating systems, see the IBM white paper Transitioning to UEFI and IMM on the IBM website.

  • Page 82: Installing The Lan Over Usb Linux Device Driver

    Note: A new local area connection is displayed and might state This connection has limited or no connectivity. Ignore this message. 10. Go back to the Device Manager. Verify that IBM USB Remote NDIS Network Device appears under Network Adapters.

  • Page 83: Enabling The Intel Gigabit Ethernet Utility Program

    1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/supportportal/. 2. Under Product support, click System x. 3. From the Product family menu, select System x3250 M4, and click Continue. 4. Under Popular links, click Downloads. 5. Under Downloads and fixes, click View System x3250 M4 downloads.

  • Page 84: Using The Lsi Configuration Utility Program

    Download the latest version of the UEFI code from http://www.ibm.com/ supportportal/. b. Update the UEFI code, following the instructions that come with the update file that you downloaded. 2. Update the IMM2 firmware: a. Download the latest version of the IMM2 firmware from http://www.ibm.com/supportportal/ or http://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral/.

  • Page 85: Starting The Lsi Configuration Utility Program

    In addition, you can download an LSI command-line configuration program from http://www.ibm.com/supportportal/. When you are using the LSI Configuration Utility program to configure and manage arrays, consider the following information:...

  • Page 86: Formatting A Hard Disk Drive

    LED flashes slowly. 2. When the prompt <F1 Setup> is displayed, press F1. If you have set an administrator password, you are prompted to type the password. IBM System x3250 M4 Type 2583: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 87: Disable A Software Raid Array Of Hard Disk Drives

    3. Under System Settings, select Devices and I/O Ports. 4. Confirm to configure SATA as RAID. 5. Save the setting and reboot the system. 6. Press F1 to boot the uEFI setup menu. 7. Under System Settings, select Storage. 8. Under Configuration Options, select LSI MegaRAID Controller Configuration Utility →...

  • Page 88: 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 89 7. Copy the downloaded files to the management server. 8. On the management server, on the Welcome page of the IBM Systems Director web interface, click the Manage tab, and click Update Manager. 9. Click Import updates and specify the location of the downloaded files that you copied to the management server.
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  • Page 91: 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. Use this information to obtain additional information about IBM and IBM products, determine what to do if you experience a problem with your IBM system or optional device, and determine whom to call for service, if it is necessary.

  • Page 92: Using The Documentation

    Creating a personalized support web page At http://www.ibm.com/support/mynotifications/, you can create a personalized support web page by identifying IBM products that are of interest to you. From this personalized page, you can subscribe to weekly email notifications about new technical documents, search for information and downloads, and access various administrative services.

  • Page 93: Hardware Service And Support

    In the U.S. and Canada, call 1-800-IBM-SERV (1-800-426-7378). Hardware service and support You can receive hardware service through your IBM reseller or IBM Services. To locate a reseller authorized by IBM to provide warranty service, go to http://www.ibm.com/partnerworld/ and click Find Business Partners on the right side of the page.
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  • Page 95: 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 96: 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 97: 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 98: 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 99: 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 100: 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 IBM System x3250 M4 Type 2583: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 101: 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 103: Index

    LED 13 configuring the server 51 Ethernet connector 14 connecting Ethernet support 8 the cables 48 expansion bays 5 connector external, system board connectors 21 Ethernet 14 power supply 14 serial 14 USB 12, 14 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2012...
  • Page 104 25 menu choices installation order for the Setup utility 52 memory modules 33 microprocessor installation, options specifications 5 completing 45 installing an optional DVD drive 37 hard disk drive 34 IBM System x3250 M4 Type 2583: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 105 reliability 9 removing NOS installation air baffle 28 with ServerGuide 59 PCI riser-card assembly 29 notes 4 top cover 27 notes, important 78 replacing notices 77 top cover 47 electronic emission 80 requirements FCC, Class A 80 software and hardware 2 notices and statements 4 reset button 12 reset IMM2 61...
  • Page 106 49 connector 12, 14 using LSI Configuration program 66 the boot manager program 57 the Setup utility 52 Using IBM Advanced Settings Utility (ASU) 61 utilities See tools IBM System x3250 M4 Type 2583: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 108 Part Number: 00V9713 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 00V9713...

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