IBM System x3550 M3 Manuals

IBM System x3550 M3 Manuals

Manuals and User Guides for IBM System x3550 M3. We have 9 IBM System x3550 M3 manuals available for free PDF download: Problem Determination And Service Manual, Installation And User Manual, Product Manual, User Manual, Quick Start Manual, Brochure & Specs

IBM System x3550 M3 Problem Determination And Service Manual

IBM System x3550 M3 Problem Determination And Service Manual (318 pages)

Brand: IBM | Category: Server | Size: 23.93 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
5
Safety

9
- Guidelines for Trained Service Technicians
  10
  - Inspecting for Unsafe Conditions
    10
  - Guidelines for Servicing Electrical Equipment
    10
- Safety Statements
  12
Chapter 1. Start here

19
- Diagnosing a Problem
  19
- Undocumented Problems
  22
Chapter 2. Introduction

23
- Related Documentation
  23
- Notices and Statements in this Document
  24
- Features and Specifications
  25
- Server Controls, Leds, and Power
  27
  - Front View
    27
  - Operator Information Panel
    28
  - Light Path Diagnostics Panel
    29
  - Rear View
    30
  - Server Power Features
    32
  - Turning off the Server
    33
- Internal Leds, Connectors, and Jumpers
  34
Chapter 3. Diagnostics

41
- Diagnostic Tools
  41
- Post
  42
  - Error Logs
    43
  - POST Error Codes
    45
- System Event Log
  56
  - Integrated Management Module (IMM) Error Messages
    56
- Checkout Procedure
  100
  - About the Checkout Procedure
    100
  - Performing the Checkout Procedure
    100
- Troubleshooting Tables
  102
  - DVD Drive Problems
    102
  - General Problems
    103
  - Hard Disk Drive Problems
    103
  - Hypervisor Problems
    105
  - Intermittent Problems
    106
  - Keyboard, Mouse, or Pointing-Device Problems
    107
  - Memory Problems
    108
  - Microprocessor Problems
    110
  - Monitor and Video Problems
    111
  - Optional-Device Problems
    113
  - Power Problems
    114
  - Serial-Device Problems
    117
  - Serverguide Problems
    117
  - Software Problems
    118
  - Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port Problems
    119
  - Video Problems
    119
- Light Path Diagnostics
  119
  - Light Path Diagnostics Leds
    122
- Power-Supply Leds
  128
- System Pulse Leds
  133
- Diagnostic Programs and Messages
  133
  - Running the Diagnostic Programs
    134
  - Diagnostic Text Messages
    135
  - Viewing the Test Log
    135
  - Diagnostic Messages
    135
- Recovering the Server Firmware
  170
- Automated Boot Recovery (ABR)
  172
- Three Boot Failure
  172
- Solving Power Problems
  172
- Solving Ethernet Controller Problems
  173
- Solving Undetermined Problems
  173
- Problem Determination Tips
  174
Chapter 4. Parts Listing, System X3550 M3 Types 4254 and 7944

177
- Replaceable Server Components
  177
  - Consumable Parts
    181
- Power Cords
  183
Chapter 5. Removing and Replacing Server Components

185
Chapter 6. Configuration Information and Instructions

273
Appendix A. Getting Help and Technical Assistance

299
- Before You Call
  299
- Using the Documentation
  299
- Getting Help and Information from the World Wide Web
  299
- Software Service and Support
  300
- Hardware Service and Support
  300
- IBM Taiwan Product Service
  300
Appendix B. Notices

301

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IBM System x3550 M3 Installation And User Manual

IBM System x3550 M3 Installation And User Manual (166 pages)

Type 4254 and 7944

Brand: IBM | Category: Server | Size: 15.86 MB

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IBM System x3550 M3 Installation And User Manual

IBM System x3550 M3 Installation And User Manual (150 pages)

Brand: IBM | Category: Server | Size: 15.98 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
Safety
5
Safety Statements
6
Chapter 1. The Lenovo System X3550 M3 Server

11
- The IBM Documentation CD
  13
- Hardware and Software Requirements
  13
- Using the Documentation Browser
  13
- Related Documentation
  14
- Notices and Statements in this Document
  15
- Features and Specifications
  15
- What Your Server Offers
  18
- Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability
  22
- IBM Systems Director
  23
- The Updatexpress System Pack Installer
  23
- Server Controls, Leds, and Power
  24
- Front View
  24
- Operator Information Panel
  25
- Light Path Diagnostics Panel
  26
- Rear View
  34
- System Pulse Leds
  39
- Server Power Features
  40
Chapter 2. Installing Optional Devices

43
Chapter 3. Configuring the Server

115
- Using the Setup Utility
  116
- Starting the Setup Utility
  116
- Setup Utility Menu Choices
  117
- Passwords
  119
- Using the Boot Manager Program
  121
- Starting the Backup Server Firmware
  121
- Using the Serverguide Setup and Installation
  121
- Serverguide Features
  122
- Setup and Configuration Overview
  122
- Typical Operating-System Installation
  123
- Installing Your Operating System Without Using
  123
- Serverguide
  123
- Using the Integrated Management Module
  123
- Using the Remote Presence Capability and Blue
  124
- Screen Capture
  124
- Enabling the Remote Presence Feature
  125
- Obtaining the IP Address for the IMM
  125
- Logging on to the Web Interface
  126
- Using the Embedded Hypervisor
  126
- Recovering the Flash Device Image
  127
- Enabling the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility
  127
- Program
  127
- Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet Controller
  127
- Using the LSI Configuration Utility Program
  127
- Starting the LSI Configuration Utility
  128
- Program
  128
- Formatting a Hard Disk Drive
  129
- Creating a RAID Array of Hard Disk Drives
  129
- IBM Advanced Settings Utility Program
  129
- Updating Systems Director
  130
- Installing a Newer Version
  130
- Installing Updates with Your Management Server Is Connected to the Internet
  130
- Installing Updates with Your Management Server Is Not Connected to the Internet
  130
- The Updatexpress System Pack Installer
  131
Appendix A. Getting Help and Technical Assistance

133
- Before You Call
  133
- Using the Documentation
  134
- Web
  134
- How to Send DSA Data
  134
- Creating a Personalized Support Web Page
  134
- Software Service and Support
  134
- Hardware Service and Support
  135
- Taiwan Product Service
  135
Appendix B. Notices

137
- Trademarks
  138
- Important Notes
  138
- Recycling Information
  138
- Particulate Contamination
  139
- Telecommunication Regulatory Statement
  139
- Electronic Emission Notices
  139
- Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
  140
- Industry Canada Class a Emission Compliance
  140
- Statement
  140
- Avis de Conformité à la Réglementation D'industrie Canada
  140
- Australia and New Zealand Class a
  140
- European Union EMC Directive Conformance
  140
- Germany Class a Statement
  140
- Japan VCCI Class a Statement
  141
- Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA)
  142
- Statement
  142
- Korea Communications Commission (KCC) Statement
  142
- Russia Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Class a Statement
  142
- People's Republic of China Class a Electronic
  142
- Emission Statement
  142
- Taiwan Class a Compliance Statement
  142
- Index
  143

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IBM System x3550 M3 Product Manual

IBM System x3550 M3 Product Manual (46 pages)

Brand: IBM | Category: Server | Size: 2.03 MB

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Key Features
2
Locations of Key Components
5
Standard Specifications
7
Standard Models
9
Express Models
10
Processor Options
11
Memory Options
13
Internal Disk Storage Options
16
Internal Backup Units
21
Optical Drives
21
I/O Expansion Options
22
Network Adapters
22
Storage Host Bus Adapters
24
Pcie SSD Adapters
25
Power Supplies
25
Integrated Virtualization
26
Remote Management
26
Supported Operating Systems
27
Physical and Electrical Specifications
28
Warranty Options
29
Regulatory Compliance
30
External Disk Storage Expansion
30
External Disk Storage Systems
33
External Backup Units
34
Top-Of-Rack Ethernet Switches
36
Uninterruptible Power Supply Units
37
Power Distribution Units
38
Racks Cabinets
40
Rack Options
41
Related Publications and Links
43

IBM System x3550 M3 Product Manual

IBM System x3550 M3 Product Manual (21 pages)

rack-dense, 1U dual-socket server

Brand: IBM | Category: Server | Size: 2.85 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
1
Product Overview
1
Product Guide
1
Selling Features
2
Key Features 4 Support
4
- Integrated Virtualization
  7
- Disk Controllers
  8
- Drive Bays
  8
- Light Path Diagnostics
  10
- Other Features
  11
Key Options
13
Front View
14
X3550 M3 Images
14
X3550 M3 Specifications
15
The Bottom Line
18
Server Comparison
20
For more Information
21
Legal Information
21

IBM System x3550 M3 User Manual

IBM System x3550 M3 User Manual (21 pages)

Leadership enterprise server with significantly lower cost of ownership in a highly available and expandable, rack-dense, 1U dual-socket server

Brand: IBM | Category: Server | Size: 5.93 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
1
Product Guide
1
Selling Features
2
Key Features
4
- Integrated Virtualization
  7
- Drive Bays
  8
- Disk Controllers
  8
- Light Path Diagnostics
  10
- Other Features
  11
Key Options
13
Front View
14
X3550 M3 Images
14
X3550 M3 Specifications
16
The Bottom Line
19
Server Comparison
20
For more Information
21
Legal Information
21

IBM System x3550 M3 Quick Start Manual

IBM System x3550 M3 Quick Start Manual (9 pages)

Management Node with Software Preload

Brand: IBM | Category: Server | Size: 0.28 MB

IBM System x3550 M3 Brochure & Specs

IBM System x3550 M3 Brochure & Specs (2 pages)

Brochure

Brand: IBM | Category: Server | Size: 0.15 MB

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