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- Page 1 System x iDataPlex dx320 Types 6385 and 6388 User's Guide...
- Page 3 System x iDataPlex dx320 Types 6385 and 6388 User's Guide...
- Page 4 Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the information in Appendix B, “Notices,” on page 39, and the IBM Safety Information, IBM Systems Environmental Notices and User Guide, and the IBM Warranty and Support Information documents on the IBM Documentation CD.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Related documentation ..... . 2 The IBM Documentation CD ....3 Hardware and software requirements . - Page 6 Hardware service and support ....38 IBM Taiwan product service ....38 Appendix B.
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Page 7: 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. 2011... - Page 8 2. First, remove power cords from outlet. 3. Attach signal cables to connectors. 3. Remove signal cables from connectors. 4. Attach power cords to outlet. 4. Remove all cables from devices. 5. Turn device ON. IBM iDataPlex dx320 User's Guide...
- Page 9 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 10 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. viii IBM iDataPlex dx320 User's Guide...
- Page 11 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 12 IBM iDataPlex dx320 User's Guide...
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Page 13: Chapter 1. Introduction
This User's Guide contains general information about how to use, upgrade, and configure the components in the customized server solutions. These components consist of the IBM System x iDataPlex dx320 system-board tray and the IBM System x iDataPlex 2U flex chassis. -
Page 14: Related Documentation
In addition to the printed Important Notices document and this User's Guide, the following documentation for the dx320 system-board tray and 2U chassis is provided in Portable Document Format (PDF) on the IBM Documentation CD: v Warranty and Support Information This document contains information about the terms of the warranty and getting service and assistance. -
Page 15: The Ibm Documentation Cd
To check for updated documentation and technical updates, 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 16: Notices And Statements In This Document
Notices and statements in this document The caution and danger statements in this document are also in the multilingual Safety Information document, which is on the IBM Documentation CD. Each statement is numbered for reference to the corresponding statement in your language in the Safety Information document. -
Page 17: Features And Specifications
Features and specifications The following information is a summary of the features and specifications of the hardware. Depending on the hardware configuration, some features might not be available, or some specifications might not apply. Racks are marked in vertical increments of 4.45 cm (1.75 inches). Each increment is referred to as a unit, or “U.”... -
Page 18: What Your Dx320 System-Board Tray Offers
– Hard disk drive health The diagnostic programs create a merged log that includes events from all collected logs. The information is collected into a file that you can send to IBM service and support. Additionally, you can view the information locally through a generated text report file. -
Page 19: Reliability, Availability, And Serviceability
v Systems-management capabilities The dx320 supports IPMI version 2.0 over LAN system management protocol. It supports an optional rack-level management controller that uses industry-standard management tools. Reliability, availability, and serviceability Three important hardware and software design features are reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS). -
Page 20: The Updatexpress Program
Note: To install the UpdateXpress program, you might need to use an external USB CD-RW/DVD drive such as the IBM and Lenovo part number 73P4515 or 73P4516. See “Firmware updates” on page 36 for additional instructions about using an external USB CD-RW/DVD drive. -
Page 21: Chapter 2. Components, Features, And Controls
(LEDs), and how to turn the system-board tray on and off. System-board tray components The following illustration shows the major components in the dx320 system-board tray. Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2011... -
Page 22: System-Board Connectors
See the Problem Determination and Service Guide for information about the other system-board connectors. Microprocessor 2 connector SATA 0 SATA 1 SATA 2 SATA 3 Microprocessor 1 SATA 4 connector Battery connector DIMM 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 3 DIMM 4 DIMM 5 DIMM 6 IBM iDataPlex dx320 User's Guide... -
Page 23: System-Board Switches And Jumpers
System-board switches and jumpers The following illustration shows the locations of the switches on the system board that relate to selected system functions. See the Problem Determination and Service Guide for more information about using switches and jumpers on the system board. -
Page 24: Flexible Chassis Features
Flexible chassis features The following illustration shows an IBM System x iDataPlex 2U flex chassis. The 2U flex chassis contains a power supply and a fan assembly that provide operating power and cooling for all components in the chassis. The 2U flex chassis can support two dx320 system-board trays. -
Page 25: Operator Panel Controls, Leds, Connectors, And Power
Operator panel controls, LEDs, connectors, and power The following illustration shows the controls, LEDs, and connectors on the front of the dx320 system-board tray. The operator panel on the system-board tray is the same for all dx320 server configurations. Systems management Ethernet link Ethernet... -
Page 26: Rear Connectors
In an IPMI environment, the system administrator can turn on the system-board tray using the BMC IPMI Chassis Control command. v If a power failure occurs, the system-board tray can start automatically when power is restored, if it is configured to do so. IBM iDataPlex dx320 User's Guide... -
Page 27: Turning Off The System-Board Tray
Turning off the system-board tray When you turn off the system-board tray, it is still connected to power through the chassis power supply. The system-board tray still can respond to requests from the service processor, such as a remote request to turn on the system-board tray. To remove all power from the system-board tray, you must remove the tray from the chassis. - Page 28 IBM iDataPlex dx320 User's Guide...
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Page 29: Chapter 3. Installing Optional Devices
(Orange can also indicate touch points on hot-swap 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. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2011... -
Page 30: System Reliability Guidelines
If it is necessary to set down the device, put it back into its static-protective package. Do not place the device on a metal surface. v Take additional care when you handle devices during cold weather. Heating reduces indoor humidity and increases static electricity. IBM iDataPlex dx320 User's Guide... -
Page 31: Removing A System-Board Tray From A 2U Chassis
Removing a system-board tray from a 2U chassis Attention: When two system-board trays are installed in the chassis, do not operate the upper system-board tray with the bottom system-board tray removed or powered off, except for servicing. When the bottom system-board tray is removed or powered-off, chassis-level system management information is not read correctly. -
Page 32: Removing The System-Board Tray Cover
6. Lift the cover off the system-board tray and store it for future use. Note: If two system-board trays are installed in a 2U chassis, both must have their covers installed. IBM iDataPlex dx320 User's Guide... -
Page 33: Removing A 3.5-Inch Simple-Swap Hard Disk Drive
Removing a 3.5-inch simple-swap hard disk drive To remove a simple-swap hard disk drive, complete the following steps: 1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page 17. 2. Turn off the system-board tray and all attached devices (see “Turning off the system-board tray”... -
Page 34: Installing A 3.5-Inch Simple-Swap Hard Disk Drive
7. Install the filler panel in the simple-swap hard disk drive bay. If you have other devices to install, do so now. Otherwise, turn on the system-board tray (see “Turning on the system-board tray” on page 14). IBM iDataPlex dx320 User's Guide... -
Page 35: Installing A Memory Module
Installing a memory module When you install memory, you must install a pair of matched DIMMs. Each DIMM in a pair must be the same size, speed, type, and technology to ensure that the server will operate correctly. Make sure that the replacement DIMM is the correct type of memory (see the Problem Determination and Service Guide for a list of memory that is compatible with the server). - Page 36 To install a DIMM in the system-board tray, complete the following steps. 1. Read the documentation that comes with the DIMM. 2. Locate the DIMM connectors on the system board (see “System-board connectors” on page 10). Determine the connectors into which you will install the DIMMs. IBM iDataPlex dx320 User's Guide...
- Page 37 3. Touch the static-protective package that contains the DIMM to any unpainted metal surface on the outside of the system-board tray; then, remove the DIMM from the package. Attention: To avoid breaking the DIMM retaining clips or damaging the DIMM connectors, open and close the clips gently.
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Page 38: Completing The Installation
2. Pivot the cover to the closed position until it clicks into place. 3. Install the system-board tray in the chassis (see “Reinstalling a system-board tray in a 2U chassis” on page 27). IBM iDataPlex dx320 User's Guide... -
Page 39: Reinstalling A System-Board Tray In A 2U Chassis
Reinstalling a system-board tray in a 2U chassis To reinstall a system-board tray in a 2U chassis, complete the following steps: 1. Slide the system-board tray into the chassis until it stops and the release handles click into place. 2. Reconnect the cables on the front of the system-board tray. 3. -
Page 40: Connecting The Cables
Some optional devices have device drivers that you must install. For information about installing device drivers, see the documentation that comes with each device. For information about configuring the integrated Gigabit Ethernet controller, see “Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller” on page 35. IBM iDataPlex dx320 User's Guide... -
Page 41: Chapter 4. Configuring The Dx320 Server
Monitor v Combination USB keyboard and pointing device such as IBM part number 40K5372 v External USB CD-RW/DVD drive such as the IBM and Lenovo part number 73P4515 or 73P4516 The following configuration programs come with the dx320 server: v BIOS Setup Utility program The BIOS Setup Utility program is part of the basic input/output system (BIOS). -
Page 42: Using The Bios Setup Utility Program
View the USB configuration and enable or disable USB functions and legacy USB support. – ACPI configuration View and change the settings in the Advanced Configuration And Power Interface (ACPI), such as whether to enable support for the advanced programmable interrupt controller. IBM iDataPlex dx320 User's Guide... - Page 43 – APM configuration View and change the settings in the advanced power management (APM) configuration, such as whether the server should automatically restart when ac power is restored. – Event log configuration View the event log, clear the event log, or enable or disable PCI Express advanced error logging.
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Page 44: Passwords
(A–Z, a–z, and 0–9) for the password. If you forget the supervisor password, you can reset it after you press the Clear CMOS button. See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM Documentation CD for additional information. -
Page 45: Using The Baseboard Management Controller Utility Programs
To download the program, 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. -
Page 46: Using The Baseboard Management Controller Management Utility Program
BIOS code. To download the program, 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. -
Page 47: Configuring The Gigabit Ethernet Controller
Notes: 1. Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. The actual procedure might vary slightly from what is described in this document. 2. To install the device driver for the Ethernet controller, you might need to use an external USB CD-RW/DVD drive such as the IBM and Lenovo part number 73P4515 or 73P4516. -
Page 48: Firmware Updates
Major components contain VPD code. You can select to update the VPD code when you update the BIOS code. Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. The actual procedure might vary slightly from what is described in this document. -
Page 49: 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 50: 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, ®... -
Page 51: 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 52: Important Notes
IBM. Maximum memory might require replacement of the standard memory with an optional memory module. IBM makes no representation or warranties regarding non-IBM products and ® services that are ServerProven , including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. -
Page 53: German Ordinance For Work Gloss Statement
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 54: United Kingdom Telecommunications Safety Requirement
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 55: Chinese Class A Warning Statement
Chinese Class A warning statement Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement Korean Class A warning statement Appendix B. Notices... - Page 56 IBM iDataPlex dx320 User's Guide...
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Page 57: Index
24 Ethernet installing 23 integrated on system board 35 microprocessor 5, 6 Ethernet connector 13 Ethernet controller configuring 35 Ethernet controller configuration 29 notes 4 Ethernet transmit/receive activity LED 13 notes, important 40 notices 39 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2011... - Page 58 32 support, web site 37 symmetric multiprocessing 6 system board components 9 connectors 10 jumpers 11 system-board tray reinstalling 27 system-board tray cover installing 26 removing 20 system-error LED 14 systems management 7 IBM iDataPlex dx320 User's Guide...
- Page 60 Part Number: 90Y5674 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 90Y5674...