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  • Page 1 IBM System x3400 M3 Types 7378 and 7379 Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 3 IBM System x3400 M3 Types 7378 and 7379 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 123, 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 ....12 IBM Systems Director ..... . 13 The UpdateXpress System Pack Installer .
  • Page 6 Hardware service and support ....122 IBM Taiwan product service ....122 Appendix B.
  • Page 7 VCCI Class A statement ....128 Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA) statement ......128 Korean Class A warning statement .
  • Page 8 IBM System x3400 M3 Types 7378 and 7379: 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. 2012...
  • 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 x3400 M3 Types 7378 and 7379: 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 x3400 M3 Types 7378 and 7379: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 17: Chapter 1. The System X3400 M3 Server

    Note: SAS expander card does not support 3 GB RAID adapters. 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 occasionally to include information about those features, or technical updates might 1.

  • Page 18: The Ibm Documentation Cd

    To check for updates, complete the following steps. Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. Procedures for locating firmware and documentation might vary slightly from what is described in this document.

  • Page 19: Related Documentation

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

  • Page 20: Notices And Statements In This Document

    This document is in PDF. It provides the open-source notices. v Problem Determination and Service Guide This document is in PDF on the IBM Documentation CD. It contains information to help you solve problems yourself, and it contains information for service technicians.
  • Page 21 v Caution: These statements indicate situations that can be potentially hazardous to you. A caution statement is placed just before the description of a potentially hazardous procedure step or situation. v Danger: These statements indicate situations that can be potentially lethal or extremely hazardous to you.

  • Page 22: Features And Specifications

    PCI-X extender card Note: On models with eight 3.5-inch or sixteen 2.5-inch hard disk drives, need to upgrade power supply to 920-watt. Hot-swap fans: v Three (maximum) IBM System x3400 M3 Types 7378 and 7379: Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 23 Table 1. Features and specifications (continued) Integrated functions: ServeRAID SAS adapter: Size: v Integrated Management Module v ServeRAID-BR10i SAS/SATA v Tower (IMM), which provides service adapter that supports RAID levels 0, – Height: 440 mm (17.3 in.) processor control and monitoring 1 and 1E (standard) –...
  • Page 24 The declared sound-power levels indicate an upper limit, below which a large number of computers will operate. IBM System x3400 M3 Types 7378 and 7379: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 25: What Your Server Offers

    A system administrator can use the blue-screen capture to assist in determining the cause of the hang condition. v IBM Dynamic System Analysis Preboot diagnostics programs The Dynamic System Analysis (DSA) Preboot diagnostics programs are stored on the integrated flash memory. It collects and analyzes system information to aid in diagnosing server problems.
  • Page 26 (SDRAM) dual inline memory modules (DIMMs). The memory bus also supports up to 48 GB system memory using UDIMMs. v Integrated network support IBM System x3400 M3 Types 7378 and 7379: Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 27 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 28: Reliability, Availability, And Serviceability

    (SDRAM) with serial presence detect (SPD) v Error logging of POST failures 2. Service availability will vary by country. Response time varies; may exclude holidays. IBM System x3400 M3 Types 7378 and 7379: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 29: 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 30: 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 31 Power control button and power-on LED Press this button to turn the server on and off manually or to wake the server from a reduced-power state. The states of the power-on LED are as follows: Off: AC power is not present, or the power supply or the LED itself has failed.

  • Page 32: Rear View

    Connect a monitor to this connector. Note: The maximum video resolution is 1600 x 1200 at 85 Hz. Serial connector Connect a 9-pin serial device to this connector. IBM System x3400 M3 Types 7378 and 7379: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 33: Power-Supply Leds

    Systems-mamagement Ethernet connector Use this connector to manage the server, using a dedicated management network. If you use this connector, the IMM cannot be accessed directly from a production network. A dedicated management network provides additional security by physically separating the management network traffic from the production network.
  • Page 34 Note: On models with eight 3.5-inch or sixteen 2.5-inch hard disk drives, need to upgrade power supply to 920-watt. The following illustration shows the 920-watt power-supply LEDs on the rear of the server. IBM System x3400 M3 Types 7378 and 7379: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 35: Server Power Features

    Table 3. Power-supply LEDs Power-supply LEDs AC power DC power Power error Description No AC power to the server or a problem with the AC power source No AC power to the server or a problem with the AC power source and the power supply has detected an internal problem Faulty power supply Faulty power supply...

  • 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 x3400 M3 Types 7378 and 7379: 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. 2012...

  • Page 38: Server Components

    See the instructions for removing or installing a specific hot-swap component for any additional procedures that you might have to perform before you remove or install the component. IBM System x3400 M3 Types 7378 and 7379: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 39: System-Board Internal Connectors

    System-board internal connectors The following illustrations show the internal connectors and switches on the system board. The following illustration shows the additional PCI Express expansion slot that is available on the PCI Express extender card. The following illustration shows two additional PCI-X expansion slots that are available on the PCI-X extender card.

  • Page 40: System-Board Switches And Jumpers

    (Review the information in “Safety” on page vii, “Installation guidelines” on page 29, and “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 31.) IBM System x3400 M3 Types 7378 and 7379: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 41: System-Board Leds

    System-board LEDs The following illustration shows the LEDs on the system board. System-board external connectors The following illustration shows the external input/output connectors and the NMI button on the system board. Chapter 2. Installing optional devices...
  • Page 42 IBM System x3400 M3 Types 7378 and 7379: 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: 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 46: 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 47: Handling Static-Sensitive Devices

    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. To avoid damage, keep static-sensitive devices in their static-protective packages until you are ready to install them.

  • Page 48: 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 x3400 M3 Types 7378 and 7379: Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 49 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 50 Optical power cable SATA connector Power converter cable Tape drive IBM System x3400 M3 Types 7378 and 7379: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 51: 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. Note: Do not disconnect the cable by using excessive force. Failing to remove the cable properly may damage the connectors on the system board.

  • Page 52: Operator Information Panel Cable Connection

    3. Failing to install or remove the cable with care may damage the connectors on the system board. Any damage to the connectors may require replacing the system board. IBM System x3400 M3 Types 7378 and 7379: Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 53 Chapter 2. Installing optional devices...

  • Page 54: 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 x3400 M3 Types 7378 and 7379: Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 55 2. The following illustrations show the cable connectors on ServeRAID M1015/M5014/M5015. Figure 5. Cable connectors on ServeRAID-M1015 adapter Figure 6. Cable connectors on ServeRAID-M5014 adapter Note: v For proper cooling, do not install any card in the slot next in sequence to a ServeRAID adapter with battery backup module (for example, if a ServeRAID adapter with battery backup module is installed in slot 2, do not install any card in slot 3).
  • Page 56 See the ServeRAID adapter documentation for additional information about RAID operation and complete instructions for using the ServeRAID adapter. IBM System x3400 M3 Types 7378 and 7379: Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 57 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 58 IBM System x3400 M3 Types 7378 and 7379: Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 59 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 60 IBM System x3400 M3 Types 7378 and 7379: Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 61 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 62 IBM System x3400 M3 Types 7378 and 7379: Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 63 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 64 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 x3400 M3 Types 7378 and 7379: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 65: 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 66: 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 x3400 M3 Types 7378 and 7379: Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 67 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 68: 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 x3400 M3 Types 7378 and 7379: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 69: 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 70 3. Install the air baffle (see “Installing the air baffle” on page 53). 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 x3400 M3 Types 7378 and 7379: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 71: Opening The Power-Supply Cage

    Opening the power-supply cage Opening the power-supply cage allows access to the air baffle, microprocessors, and DIMMs. To open the power-supply cage, complete the following steps: 1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii, and “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 31. 2.

  • Page 72: Closing The Power-Supply Cage

    2. Carefully rotate the power-supply cage into the server chassis. The locating tabs on the power-supply cage must fit over the corresponding tabs on the front latch bracket. IBM System x3400 M3 Types 7378 and 7379: Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 73 Power-supply cage front latch bracket Power-supply cage Power-supply Locating tabs cage handle Notch Locating tabs 3. Rotate the power-supply cage handle down until the handle tip engages the notch in the front latch bracket; then, lower the handle until it locks in place. Power supply cage closed 4.

  • Page 74: Installing An Adapter

    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. To install an adapter, complete the following steps: IBM System x3400 M3 Types 7378 and 7379: Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 75 1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 29. 2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords and all external cables. Remove the left-side cover (see “Removing the left-side cover”...
  • Page 76 8. Connect any needed cables to the adapter. If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 98. IBM System x3400 M3 Types 7378 and 7379: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 77: Installing A Dvd Drive

    Installing a DVD drive 1. To install a DVD drive on models with four 3.5-inch, eight 2.5-ich or sixteen 2.5-inch hard disk drives, complete the following steps: a. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 29. b.
  • Page 78 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. IBM System x3400 M3 Types 7378 and 7379: Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 79 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 80 Reinstall the air baffle (see “Installing the air baffle” on page 53). o. Rotate the power-supply cage assembly back into the server. Press the power-supply cage release tab and rotate the power-supply cage assembly into the chassis. IBM System x3400 M3 Types 7378 and 7379: Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 81 p. If you have another drive to install or remove, do so now. q. Replace the left-side cover and bezel; then, lock the left-side cover and bezel. r. Reconnect the external cables and power cords. 2. To install the UltraSlim DVD drive on models with eight 3.5-inch, complete the following steps: v Locate the documentation that comes with the drive and follow those instructions in addition to the instructions in this chapter.
  • Page 82 Remove the fan cage assembly. g. 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 x3400 M3 Types 7378 and 7379: Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 83 h. Rotate the power-supply cage assembly out of the chassis. Lift up the power-supply cage handle and pull the power-supply cage assembly all the way up until the retainer latch locks the cage in place on the chassis. i. Disconnect the power and signal cables of the DVD drive from the system board.
  • Page 84 Note: Pull the power and signal cables of the UltraSlim DVD drive into the upper opening of the server first. Make sure the cables are not stuck when you slide the disk drive cage into the server. IBM System x3400 M3 Types 7378 and 7379: Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 85 o. Secure the 3.5-inch disk drive cage with the screws. Reconnect the power and signal cables of the UltraSlim DVD drive to the system board. (See “Internal cable routing and connectors” on page 32 for more information.) q. Reinstall the air baffle. r.
  • Page 86 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 98. IBM System x3400 M3 Types 7378 and 7379: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 87: Installing A Usb Or Sata Tape Drive

    Installing a USB or SATA tape drive The server supports USB and SATA tape drives. When you install a tape drive, be sure to connect the internal tape cable to the correct connector on the system board. To install a tape drive, complete the following steps: 1.
  • Page 88 11. Open the power-supply cage (see “Opening the power-supply cage” on page 55 for more information). 12. Remove the air baffle (see “Removing the air baffle” on page 52 for more information). 13. Remove the fan cage assembly. IBM System x3400 M3 Types 7378 and 7379: Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 89 14. If the tape drive came with screws, secure the drive to the server chassis, using the supplied screws. 15. Connect one end of the tape drive cable to the USB or SATA connector on the system board, depending upon the type of tape drive that you are installing; then, route the cable through the cable holders on the inside of the server and connect the opposite end of the cable to the back of the tape drive (see “Internal cable routing and connectors”...
  • Page 90 22. Reconnect the external cables and power cords. If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 98. IBM System x3400 M3 Types 7378 and 7379: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 91: 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 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/ . v Inspect the drive tray for signs of damage.
  • Page 92 CD for additional information about RAID operation and complete instructions for using ServeRAID Manager. If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 98. IBM System x3400 M3 Types 7378 and 7379: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 93: Installing A Simple-Swap Sata Hard Disk Drive

    Installing a simple-swap SATA hard disk drive Some server models come with four 3.5-inch simple-swap SATA hard disk drives that are accessible from the front of the server. You must turn off the server before installing simple-swap drives in the server. Before you install a simple-swap SATA hard disk drive, read the following information: v You can only install four simple-swap SATA hard disk drives in the server.
  • Page 94 The simple-swap-drive backplate controls the IDs for the internal simple-swap drive bays. The following table lists the IDs for the hard disk drives and backplate that are connected to simple-swap models. IBM System x3400 M3 Types 7378 and 7379: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 95: Installing A Memory Module

    1333 MHz, PC3-10600R-999 (single- or dual-rank), registered, 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. v At least one DIMM must be installed for the server to operate, but three DIMMs per microprocessor improves server performance.
  • Page 96 6400 = 6.40 GBps (PC3-800 SDRAMs, 8-byte primary data bus) 8500 = 8.53 GBps (PC3-1066 SDRAMs, 8-byte primary data bus) 10600 = 10.66 GBps (PC3-1333 SDRAMs, 8-byte primary data bus) IBM System x3400 M3 Types 7378 and 7379: Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 97 12800 = 12.80 GBps PC3-1600 SDRAMs, 8-byte primary data bus) m is the DIMM type E = Unbuffered DIMM (UDIMM) with ECC (x72-bit module data bus) R = Registered DIMM (RDIMM) U = Unbuffered DIMM with no ECC (x64-bit primary data bus) aa is the CAS latency, in clocks at maximum operating frequency bb is the JEDEC SPD Revision Encoding and Additions level cc is the reference design file for the design of the DIMM...

  • Page 98: Installing The Virtual Media Key

    1. Align the alignment bracket on the rear of the key with the retention tab on the system board; then, slide the key down into the virtual media key connector on the system board until it is firmly seated in place. IBM System x3400 M3 Types 7378 and 7379: Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 99 Alignment bracket Virtual media key (rear) Virtual media key (front) Retention Virtual media key connector 2. Reinstall any adapters that you removed. 3. Close the rear adapter-retention bracket. 4. Install and lock the left-side cover (see “Completing the installation” on page 98).

  • Page 100: Independent Channel Mode

    DIMM connector 3 on channel 0 and DIMM connector 6 on channel 1. DIMM connectors 7, 8, 15, and 16 on channel 2 are not used in memory-mirroring mode. IBM System x3400 M3 Types 7378 and 7379: Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 101 Figure 7. Memory channel interface layout The following table lists the DIMM connectors on each memory channel. Table 8. Connectors on each memory channel 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 The following illustration shows the memory connector layout that is associated with...
  • Page 102 3. Remove the left-side cover (see “Removing the left-side cover” on page 49). 4. Remove the hot-swap power supply or power supplies from the server. IBM System x3400 M3 Types 7378 and 7379: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 103: Memory Sparing

    5. Pull up the power-supply cage handle, and then swing the power-supply cage out of the server (see “Opening the power-supply cage” on page 55 for more information). 6. Remove the air baffle from the server (see “Removing the air baffle” on page 52 for more information).

  • Page 104: 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 x3400 M3 Types 7378 and 7379: Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 105 6. Close the rear adapter-retention bracket. 7. Install and lock the left-side cover (see “Completing the installation” on page 98). Chapter 2. Installing optional devices...

  • Page 106: Installing A Usb Embedded Hypervisor Flash Device

    The following notes describe the type of microprocessor that the server supports and other information that you must consider when you install a microprocessor: v Microprocessors are to be installed only by trained service technicians. IBM System x3400 M3 Types 7378 and 7379: Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 107 (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 108 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 x3400 M3 Types 7378 and 7379: Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 109 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 110 The pins on the socket are fragile. Any damage to the pins may require replacing the system board. IBM System x3400 M3 Types 7378 and 7379: Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 111 Installation tool Microprocessor Alignment pins h. Twist the handle on the microprocessor tool counterclockwise to insert the microprocessor into the socket. Handle Installation tool 10. Close the microprocessor bracket frame; then, close the microprocessor retention latch and lock it securely in place. Microprocessor retention latch Microprocessor...
  • Page 112 13. Install a VRM in the connector next to microprocessor socket 2 (see “System-board internal connectors” on page 23 for the VRM connector location). IBM System x3400 M3 Types 7378 and 7379: Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 113 Note: A VRM must be installed when a second microprocessor is installed in order to power on the server. a. Open the retaining clips on each end of the VRM connector. b. Turn the VRM so that the keys align with the connector. c.

  • Page 114: Installing A Redundant Power Supply

    5. Rotate the bezel to its fully closed position. 6. Using the supplied key, lock the left-side cover and bezel. IBM System x3400 M3 Types 7378 and 7379: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 115: Connecting The Cables

    7. Connect the cables and power cords. For more information, see “Connecting the cables.” Connecting the cables Notes: 1. Be sure to turn off the server before you connect any cables to or disconnect any cables from the server or hot-plug adapter. 2.

  • Page 116: 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 115. IBM System x3400 M3 Types 7378 and 7379: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 117: Chapter 3. Configuring The Server

    Web interface without the virtual media key. You can order the optional IBM Virtual Media Key, if one did not come with your server. For more information about how to enable the remote presence function, see “Using the remote presence capability and blue-screen capture”...

  • Page 118: Using The Setup Utility

    Set the startup characteristics of the server and the order of startup devices v Set and change settings for advanced hardware features v View, set, and change settings for power-management features v View and clear error logs IBM System x3400 M3 Types 7378 and 7379: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 119: 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 120 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 x3400 M3 Types 7378 and 7379: Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 121 - 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 122 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 108. IBM System x3400 M3 Types 7378 and 7379: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 123: Passwords

    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 124: Administrator Password

    Attention: If you set an administrator password and then forget it, there is no way to change, override, or remove it. You must replace the system board. IBM System x3400 M3 Types 7378 and 7379: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 125: 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 126: 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 127: 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 128 You can remotely view and change the UEFI settings, restart the server, identify the server, and perform other management functions. Any standard Telnet client application can access the SOL connection. v Virtual Media Key IBM System x3400 M3 Types 7378 and 7379: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 129: Using The Embedded Hypervisor

    Using the remote presence capability and blue-screen capture The remote presence and blue-screen capture features are integrated functions of the integrated management module (IMM). When the optional IBM Virtual Media Key is installed in the server, it activates the remote presence functions. The virtual media key is required to enable the integrated remote presence and blue-screen capture features.

  • Page 130: Obtaining The Ip Address For The Web Interface Access

    DHCP. If a DHCP host is not available, the IMM uses the default static IP address 192.168.70.125. b. You can obtain the DHCP-assigned IP address or the static IP address from the server UEFI or from your network administrator. IBM System x3400 M3 Types 7378 and 7379: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 131: 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 132: Using The Lsi Configuration Utility Program

    To start the LSI Configuration Utility program, 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. IBM System x3400 M3 Types 7378 and 7379: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 133: Formatting A Hard Disk Drive

    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 134: 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 Web site. The actual procedure might vary slightly from what is described in this document.
  • Page 135 6. Download the available updates. 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 137: 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 138: 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 139: 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 140: 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 141: 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 server or parts on implementation of appropriate remedial measures to mitigate such environmental contamination.

  • Page 142: 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 143: 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 144: Vcci Class A Statement

    (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 x3400 M3 Types 7378 and 7379: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 145: 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 147: Index

    98 bay EMC shield 62 components 22 simple-swap 77 configuration drives 6, 11 cable routing 38 DSA 9 updating 100 updating server 101 cable routing 35 with ServerGuide 110 drive, installing 61 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2012...
  • Page 148 USB or SATA tape drive 71 gigabit Ethernet controller, configuring 115 VRM 97 installing options 21 integrated management module 9 handling static-sensitive devices 31 management module (IMM) 111 IBM System x3400 M3 Types 7378 and 7379: Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 149 integrated (continued) microprocessor 6, 12 network support 11 heat sink 95 integrated functions 7 installation 92 internal cable routing 32 type and installation information 90 IP address, obtaining for Web interface 114 mirroring mode 84 IPMI 11 network options 105 JP1 24 noise emissions 7 JP6 24...
  • Page 150 SCSI hot-swap 13 external connectors 25 security, user 106 internal connectors 23 serial LEDs 25 number location 2 switches and jumpers 24 serial 1 connector 16 IBM System x3400 M3 Types 7378 and 7379: Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 151 35, 36 United States electronic emission Class A notice 126 United States FCC Class A notice 126 UpdateXpress 14 updating IBM Systems Director 118 server configuration 100, 101 USB connectors front 15 rear 17 USB or SATA tape drive 71...
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  • Page 154 Part Number: 00D3189 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 00D3189...

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