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System x3550 M3
Installation and User's Guide
Machine Type: 4254 and 7944

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  • Page 1 System x3550 M3 Installation and User's Guide Machine Type: 4254 and 7944...
  • Page 2 Appendix B “Notices” on page 127, the Warranty Information document, and the Safety Information and Environmental Notices and User Guide documents on the IBM Documentation CD. Thirteenth Edition (September 2023) © Copyright Lenovo 2014, 2023. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If data or software is delivered pursuant a General Services Administration (GSA) contract, use, reproduction, or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in Contract No.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Replacing a PCI riser-card assembly ..The IBM Documentation CD ... 3 Installing an adapter ... . .
  • Page 4 Creating a RAID array of hard disk drives . . . 119 European Union EMC Directive conformance IBM Advanced Settings Utility program ..119 statement ....130 Updating Systems Director .

  • Page 5: Safety

    Safety Before installing this product, read the Safety Information. Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações de Segurança. Læs sikkerhedsforskrifterne, før du installerer dette produkt. Lees voordat u dit product installeert eerst de veiligheidsvoorschriften. Ennen kuin asennat tämän tuotteen, lue turvaohjeet kohdasta Safety Information. Avant d'installer ce produit, lisez les consignes de sécurité.

  • Page 6: Safety Statements

    Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad. Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten. Safety statements These statements provide the caution and danger information that is used in this documentation. Important: Each caution and danger statement in this documentation is labeled with a number. This number is used to cross reference an English-language caution or danger statement with translated versions of the caution or danger statement in the Safety Information document.
  • Page 7 DANGER Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: • Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm. • Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet. •...
  • Page 8 When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic devices, or transmitters) are installed, note the following: • 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 9 The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. 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.
  • Page 10 Statement 26 CAUTION: Do not place any object on top of rack-mounted devices. Rack Safety Information, Statement 2 DANGER • Always lower the leveling pads on the rack cabinet. • Always install stabilizer brackets on the rack cabinet. • Always install servers and optional devices starting from the bottom of the rack cabinet. •...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1. The Lenovo System X3550 M3 Server

    , you can create a personalized support www.ibm.com/systems/x/ http://www.ibm.com/support/mysupport/ 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 12 Figure 2. Front view: 2.5-inch model with optical drive bay 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 be available to provide additional information that is not included in the server documentation.

  • Page 13: The Ibm Documentation Cd

    ID label Figure 3. ID label 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/systems/info/x86servers/...

  • Page 14: Related Documentation

    • Environmental Notices and User GuideThis document is in PDF format on the IBMDocumentation CD. It contains translated environmental notices. • IBM License Agreement for Machine CodeThis document is in PDF format on the IBMDocumentation CD. It provides translated versions of the IBM License Agreement for Machine Code for your product.

  • Page 15: Notices And Statements In This Document

    The documentation might be updated occasionally to include information about those features, or technical updates might be available to provide additional information that is not included in the server documentation. These updates are available from the IBM website. To check for updates, go to http://www.ibm.com/...
  • Page 16 95°F); altitude: 0 to 914.4 m x16 or PCI-X 1.0a 64-bit/133 microprocessors, see (3000 ft), decrease system http:// MHz). www.ibm.com/systems/info/ temperature by 1.0°C for every x86servers/serverproven/compat/ 1000-foot increase in altitude Video controller (integrated into – Server off: 5°C to 45°C (41°F to...
  • Page 17 • An optional ServeRAID M5014 environments according to the ports when the optional IBM Dual- SAS/SATA adapter that provides procedures specified by the Port 1 Gb Ethernet Daughter Card RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 10 and 50...

  • Page 18: What Your Server Offers

    Internal/external power supply efficiency: PSU 1: Table 2. Power supply efficiency (PSU 1) Output ITHD (%) Load (%) Input Watts Efficiency % IRMS A Watts 0.41 0.811 39.8% 77.25 67.50 87.38% 0.72 0.901 30.5% 148.45 134.74 90.76% 1.65 0.956 21.8% 361.99 336.34 92.91%...
  • Page 19 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. You can also copy the log to a removable media and view the log from a Web browser.
  • Page 20 Integrated Management Module (IMM) and are available with the purchase of the optional IBM Virtual Media Key. A virtual media key is required to enable the remote presence and blue-screen capture features. The remote presence feature provides the following functions: –...
  • Page 21 “Installing an adapter” on page 66 for detailed information. • Active Energy Manager: The IBM Active Energy Manager solution is an IBM Systems Director plug-in that measures and reports server power consumption as it occurs. This enables you to monitor power consumption in correlation to specific software application programs and hardware configurations.

  • Page 22: Reliability, Availability, And Serviceability

    Your server has the following RAS features: • 3-year parts and 3-year labor limited warranty for machine type 7944 and 4-year parts and 4-year labor limited warranty for machine type 4254 •...

  • Page 23: 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 24: Server Controls, Leds, And Power

    • Hard disk drive status LEDs: This LED is used on hot-swap 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 25: Operator Information Panel

    • System-locator button/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 IMM. When you press the System-locator button, the LED will blink and it will continue to blink until you press it again to turn it off.

  • Page 26: Light Path Diagnostics Panel

    • Hard drive activity LED: When this green LED is lit, it indicates that one of the hard disk drives is in use. Notes: 1. For a SAS drive, a hard disk drive activity LED is shown in two places: on the hard disk drive and on the operator information panel.
  • Page 27 The remind function is controlled by the IMM. • NMI button: Press this button to force a nonmaskable interrupt to the microprocessor. It allows you to blue screen the server and take a memory dump (use this button only when directed by the IBM service support).
  • Page 28 Table 4. Light path diagnostics panel LEDs • Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. • See “Parts listing” to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU).
  • Page 29 Table 4. Light path diagnostics panel LEDs (continued) • Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. • See “Parts listing” to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU).
  • Page 30 Table 4. Light path diagnostics panel LEDs (continued) • Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. • See “Parts listing” to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU).
  • Page 31 • PCI riser card • (Trained service technician only) Replace the system board. 5. For more information, go to http://www.ibm.com/support/ entry/portal/docdisplay?lndocid=SERV-CALL A service processor error has 1. Shut down the system and remove the power cords from been detected.
  • Page 32 4. Make sure that the air vents are not blocked. 5. For more information, go to http://www.ibm.com/support/ entry/portal/docdisplay?lndocid=SERV-CALL When only the MEM LED is lit, a Note: Each time you install or remove a DIMM, you must memory error has occurred.
  • Page 33 (Trained service technician only) Make sure that the failing microprocessor, which is indicated by a lit LED on the system board, is installed correctly. b. For more information, go to http://www.ibm.com/ support/entry/portal/docdisplay?lndocid=SERV-CALL Reserved. Chapter 1 The Lenovo System x3550 M3 server...

  • Page 34: Rear View

    Replace the hard disk drive. b. Replace the hard disk drive backplane. 6. If the problem remains, go to http://www.ibm.com/support/ entry/portal/docdisplay?lndocid=SERV-CALL RAID Reserved. An error has occurred on the 1.
  • Page 35 Figure 9. Rear view • PCI slot 1: Insert a low-profile PCI Express or PCI-X adapter into this slot. You can purchase an optional PCI Express or PCI-X riser-card assembly with bracket if you want to install a PCI adapter in this slot. •...
  • Page 36 Power input LED Power output LED Power error LED -48V Ground -48V return Figure 11. DC power supply LEDs • Ethernet activity LEDs: When these LEDs are lit, they indicate that the server is transmitting to or receiving signals from the Ethernet LAN that is connected to the Ethernet port. •...
  • Page 37 “Logging on to the Web interface” on page 116 information on logging on to the IMM web interface. • System-locator LED: Use this LED to visually locate the server among other servers. You can use IBM Systems Director to light this LED remotely.
  • Page 38 AC power-supply LEDs Error (!) Description Action Notes No ac power to the This happens only • Make sure that the power cord server or a when a second power is connected to a functioning problem with the supply is providing power source.

  • Page 39: System Pulse Leds

    The following table describes the problems that are indicated by various combinations of the power-supply LEDs on a dc power supply and suggested actions to correct the detected problems. DC power-supply LEDs Error (!) Description IN OK OUT OK Action Notes Normal operation No dc power to the...

  • Page 40: Server Power Features

    “System-board LEDs” on page 39 for the location of these LEDs. Table 5. System pulse LEDs Description Action Enclosure management heartbeat Power-on and power-off sequencing. 1. If the LED blinks at 1Hz, it is functioning properly and no action is necessary. 2.
  • Page 41 Approximately 5 seconds after the server is connected to power, one or more fans might start running to provide cooling while the server is connected to power and the power-on button LED will blink quickly. Approximately 20 to 40 seconds after the server is connected to power, the power-control button becomes active (the power-on LED will blink slowly), and one or more fans might start running to provide cooling while the server is connected to power.
  • Page 42 • If the operating system stops functioning, you can press and hold the power-control button for more than 4 seconds to turn off the server. • The server can be turned off by Wake on LAN feature with the following limitation: –...

  • Page 43: Chapter 2. Installing Optional Devices

    2. Shut down and restart the server multiple times to ensure that the server is correctly configured and functions correctly with the newly installed devices. 3. Save the DSA log as a file and send it to IBM. For information about transferring data and logs, see “How to send DSA data”...
  • Page 44 Figure 14. Server components System x3550 M3Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 45: System-Board Internal Connectors

    System-board internal connectors The following illustration shows the internal connectors on the system board. Figure 15. System-board internal connectors System-board external connectors The following illustration shows the external connectors on the system board. Chapter 2 Installing optional devices...

  • Page 46: System-Board Switches And Jumpers

    Figure 16. System-board external connectors System-board switches and jumpers The following illustration shows the location and description of the switches and jumpers. Note: If there is a clear protective sticker on the top of the switch blocks, you must remove and discard it to access the switches.
  • Page 47 uEFI boot recovery IMM recovery jumper (J29) jumper (J147) SW4 switch block SW3 switch block Figure 17. System-board switches and jumpers Chapter 2 Installing optional devices...
  • Page 48 Table 6. System board jumpers Jumper number Jumper name Jumper setting UEFI boot recovery jumper • Pins 1 and 2: Normal (default) Loads the primary server firmware ROM page. • Pins 2 and 3: Loads the secondary (backup) server firmware ROM page.

  • Page 49: System-Board Leds

    Table 8. System board SW4 switch block definition Default position Description Switch number Power-on password override. Changing the position of this switch bypasses the power-on password check the next time the server is turned on and starts the Setup utility so that you can change or delete the power-on password.

  • Page 50: System-Board Optional Device Connectors

    Figure 18. System-board LEDs System-board optional device connectors The following illustration shows the connectors for user-installable options. System x3550 M3Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 51: Installation Guidelines

    • 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/ • When you install your new server, take the opportunity to download and apply the most recent firmware updates.

  • Page 52: System Reliability Guidelines

    If the server is not working correctly, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD for diagnostic information. • Observe good housekeeping in the area where you are working. Place removed covers and other parts in a safe place.

  • Page 53: Working Inside The Server With The Power On

    • There is adequate space around the server to allow the server cooling system to work properly. Leave approximately 50 mm (2.0 in.) of open space around the front and rear of the server. Do not place objects in front of the fans. For proper cooling and airflow, replace the server cover before you turn on the server. •...

  • Page 54: Internal Cable Routing And Connectors

    • While the device is still in its static-protective package, touch it to an unpainted metal surface on the outside of the server for at least 2 seconds. This drains static electricity from the package and from your body. • Remove the device from its package and install it directly into the server without setting down the device. If it is necessary to set down the device, put it back into its static-protective package.
  • Page 55 Figure 21. DVD drive cable connection The following illustration shows the internal routing and connector for the operator information panel cable. The following notes describe additional information you must consider when you install or remove the operator information panel cable: •...
  • Page 56 Figure 22. Operator information panel cable connection The following illustration shows the internal routing and connector for the USB/video cable. The following notes describes other information you must consider when you install or remove the USB/video cable: • You may remove the optional optical drive cable to obtain more room before you install or remove the operator information panel cable.
  • Page 57 Figure 23. USB/video cable connection The following illustration shows the internal routing for the SATA power cable and signal cable. Figure 24. Simple-swap backplate assembly cable connection The following illustration shows the internal routing for the SATA power cable, the SATA signal cable, and the configuration cable.

  • Page 58: Removing The Cover

    Hot-swap SATA signal cable Hot-swap configuration cable Hot-swap SATA power cable Figure 25. Hot-swap backplane cable connection Removing the cover Use this information to remove the cover. To remove the server cover, complete the following steps: Step 1. Read the safety information that begins on “Safety”...

  • Page 59: Removing The Dimm Air Baffle

    Cover Figure 26. Cover removal Step 3. If the server has been installed in a rack, slide the server out from the rack enclosure. Step 4. Press down firmly on the blue tab on the top (near the front of the server) of the cover and slide the cover toward the rear of the server until the cover has disengaged from the chassis.

  • Page 60: Removing The Microprocessor 2 Air Baffle

    DIMM air baffle Baffle pin Baffle pin hole Figure 27. DIMM air baffle removal Step 4. Remove it from 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.

  • Page 61: Installing A Memory Module

    10600R-999, registered or unbuffered, synchronous dynamic random-access memory (SDRAM) dual inline memory modules (DIMMs) with error correcting code (ECC). See http://www.ibm.com/supportportal/ for a list of supported memory modules for the server. – The specifications of a DDR3 DIMM are on a label on the DIMM, in the following format. gggeRxff-PC3-...
  • Page 62 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) –...
  • Page 63 Table 9. Maximum memory installation using ranked DIMMs (continued) DIMM type Total memory Number of DIMMs DIMM size Quad-rank RDIMMs 16 GB 192 GB Dual-rank RDIMMs 16 GB 288 GB • The RDIMM options that are available for the server are 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, and 16 GB. The server supports a minimum of 2 GB and a maximum of 288 GB of system memory using RDIMMs.

  • Page 64: Dimm Installation Sequence

    Figure 29. DIMM connectors location DIMM installation sequence Depending on the server model, the server may come with a minimum of one 2 GB or 4 GB DIMM installed in slot 3. When you install additional DIMMs, install them in the order shown in the following table to optimize system performance.
  • Page 65 • When you use memory mirroring, you must install a pair of DIMMs at a time. One DIMM must be in channel 0, and the mirroring DIMM must be in the same slot in channel 1. The two DIMMs in each pair must be identical in size, type, and rank (single or dual), and organization, but not in speed.

  • Page 66: Online-Spare Memory

    CPU2 17 18 CPU1 Figure 31. Memory connectors associated with each microprocessor for memory mirroring The following table shows the installation sequence for installing DIMMs in memory-mirroring mode: Table 12. Memory mirroring mode DIMM population sequence Number of installed microprocessor Number of DIMMs DIMM connector First pair of DIMMs...

  • Page 67: Installing A Dimm

    Table 13. Memory online-spare mode DIMM population sequence Installed Microprocessor DIMM connector Microprocessor 1 3, 6, 9 3, 6, 9, 2, 5, 8 3, 6, 9, 2, 5, 8, 1, 4, 7 Microprocessor 2 12, 15, 18, 12, 15, 18, 11, 14, 17, 12, 15, 18, 11, 14, 17, 10, 13, 16 Installing a DIMM Use this information to install a DIMM.

  • Page 68: Installing Drives

    • 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/ • Locate the documentation that comes with the drive and follow those instructions in addition to the instructions in this chapter.

  • Page 69: Installing A Simple-Swap Hard Disk Drive

    Align the drive assembly with the guide rails in the bay. Drive-tray assembly Drive handle Filler panel Figure 33. Hot-swap hard disk drive installation Gently push the drive assembly into the bay until the drive stops. Rotate the tray handle to the closed (locked) position. Check the hard disk drive status LED to verify that the hard disk drive is operating correctly.
  • Page 70 • 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/ • Locate the documentation that comes with the hard disk drive and follow those instructions in addition to the instructions in this chapter.

  • Page 71: Installing An Optional Dvd Drive

    Step 6. Reinstall the drive bay filler panel that you remove earlier. Step 7. If you are installing additional simple-swap hard disk drives, do so now. Step 8. Turn on the peripheral devices and the server. If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation”...
  • Page 72 Release tab DVD drive filler panel Figure 37. DVD drive filler panel removal Step 5. Remove the retention clip from the side of the optical drive filler panel. Note: If you are installing a drive that contains a laser, observe the following safety precaution. Statement 3 CAUTION: When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic devices, or transmitters) are...
  • Page 73 Class 1 Laser Product Laser Klasse 1 Laser Klass 1 Luokan 1 Laserlaite Appareil A Laser de Classe 1 Step 6. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new optical drive to any unpainted metal surface on the server; then, remove the optical drive from the package and place it on a static- protective surface.

  • Page 74: Replacing A Pci Riser-Card Assembly

    Figure 39. DVD drive installation If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 100. Replacing a PCI riser-card assembly Use this information to replace a PCI riser-card assembly. Note: A PCI riser-card assembly must be installed in slot 2 even if you do not install an adapter.
  • Page 75 PCI riser-card assembly (full-height, half-length adapters) PCI riser-card assembly (low-profile adapters) PCI riser connector 2 PCI riser connector 1 Figure 40. PCI riser-card assembly removal Step 6. Remove the adapter, if one is present, from the riser-card assembly. Step 7. Set the adapter and riser-card assembly aside.

  • Page 76: Installing An Adapter

    SAS/SATA RAID riser-card slot. The ServeRAID-BR10il v2, ServeRAID-M1015, ServeRAID-M5014, or ServeRAID-M5015 adapter comes installed on some models of the server. You can replace the IBM ServeRAID SAS/SATA adapter with an optional IBM ServeRAID SAS/SATA adapter in the slot. For configuration information, see the ServeRAID documentation at http://www.ibm.com/supportportal/...
  • Page 77 • When you install any PCI adapter, the power cords must be disconnected from the power source before you remove the PCI Express riser-card assembly and the PCI-X riser-card assembly. Otherwise, the active power management event signal will be disabled by the system-board logic, and the Wake on LAN feature might not work.

  • Page 78: Replacing A Pci Express Assembly With A Pci-X

    Step 4. Follow the cabling instructions, if any come with the adapter. Route the adapter cables before you install the adapter. Step 5. Insert the adapter into the riser-card assembly, aligning the edge connector on the adapter with the connector on the riser-card assembly. Press the edge of the connector firmly into the riser-card assembly.

  • Page 79: Replacing A Pci-X Assembly With A Pci Express

    Step 3. Remove the cover (see “Removing the cover” on page 48). Step 4. Remove the PCI Express riser-card assembly from the system board: If an adapter is installed in the riser-card assembly, disconnect any cables that are connected to the adapter. Grasp the riser-card assembly at the rear edge and lift it from the riser-card connector on the system board.

  • Page 80: Installing A Serveraid Sas/Sata Controller On The Sas/Sata Raid Riser Card

    If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 100. Installing a ServeRAID SAS/SATA controller on the SAS/SATA RAID riser card Use this information to install a ServeRAID SAS/SATA controller on the SAS/SATA RAID riser card. To install a SAS/SATA adapter on the SAS/SATA RAID riser card, complete the following steps: Step 1.
  • Page 81 Figure 44. ServeRAID controller installation Step 6. Align the SAS RAID riser-card assembly keys correctly with the connector on the system board and press down on the assembly until it is seated firmly into the connector on the system board. Figure 45.
  • Page 82 Figure 46. ServeRAID-BR10il v2 adapter cable connection • ServeRAID-BR10i, ServeRAID-M1015, ServeRAID-M5014, or ServeRAID-M5015 adpater: Take the signal cable that is attached to the drive backplane for drive bays 4 through 7 and connect it to the ServeRAID adapter connector that is closest to the power supply cage. Connect the other signal cable so that is attached to the drive backplane for drive bays 0 through 3 and connect it to the other connector on the adapter.

  • Page 83: Installing An Optional Serveraid Adapter Advanced Feature Key

    Figure 48. ServeRAID-M5015 adapter cable connection • ServeRAID-M10i adapter: Take the signal cable that is attached to the drive backplane for drive bays 0 through 3 and connect it to the connector on the ServeRAID adapter connector that is closest to the power-supply cage. Connect the other signal cable so that is attached to the drive backplane for drive bays 4 and 7 and connect it to the other connector on the adapter.
  • Page 84 Step 2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all power cords. Step 3. Remove the cover (see “Removing the cover” on page 48). Step 4. Align the upgrade key with the connector on the ServeRAID adapter and push it into the connector until it is firmly seated.

  • Page 85: Installing A Hot-Swap Fan Assembly

    Figure 51. ServeRAID M5000 advanced feature key installation If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 100. Installing a hot-swap fan assembly Use this information to install a hot-swap fan assembly. The server comes standard with five dual-motor hot-swap cooling fans.

  • Page 86: Installing A Hot-Swap Ac Power Supply

    Fan tabs Fan connector on the system board Fan 6 Fan 3 Fan 2 Fan 1 Fan connector Fan (side view) Figure 52. Fan installation Step 4. Orient the fan over the fan slot in the fan assembly bracket so that the fan connector aligns with the connector on the system board.
  • Page 87 • Before you install an additional power supply or replace a power supply with one of a different wattage, you may use the IBM Power Configurator utility to determine current system power consumption. For more information and to download the utility, go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/bladecenter/resources/...
  • Page 88 remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source. 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.
  • Page 89 HZ Figure 55. Power information label Step 10. (IBM Business Partners only) Restart the server. Confirm that it starts correctly and recognizes the newly installed devices, and make sure that no error LEDs are lit. Step 11. (IBM Business Partners only) Complete the additional steps in “Instructions for IBM Business...

  • Page 90: Installing A Usb Embedded Hypervisor Flash

    Installing a USB embedded hypervisor flash device Use this information to install a USB embedded hypervisor flash device. To install a hypervisor flash device, complete the following steps: Step 1. Read the safety information that begins on “Safety” on page iii “Installation guidelines”...

  • Page 91: Installing The Optional Two-Port Ethernet Adapter

    Figure 57. Virtual media key installation If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 100. Installing the optional two-port Ethernet adapter Use this information to install the optional two-port Ethernet adapter. To install the Ethernet adapter, complete the following steps: Step 1.
  • Page 92 Rubber stopper Rubber stopper Ethernet adapter connector Figure 58. Rubber stopper Step 6. Remove the adapter filler panel on the rear of the chassis (if it has not been removed already). Figure 59. Filler panel removal Step 7. Install the two standoffs on the system board. Step 8.
  • Page 93 Step 9. While you slightly press the top of the metal clip, rotate the metal clip toward the front of the server until the metal clip clicks into place. Make sure the metal clip is securely engaged on the chassis. Attention: Pressing the top of the metal clip with excessive force may cause damage to the metal clip.

  • Page 94: Installing A Raid Adapter Battery Remotely In The Server

    Figure 63. Port connectors Step 13. Reinstall the PCI riser-card assembly in PCI riser connector 1 if you have removed it previously (see “Replacing a PCI riser-card assembly” on page 64). If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation”...
  • Page 95 Figure 64. Battery removal Step 7. Install the interposer card in the interposer card connector on the RAID adapter: Remove the interposer card and the screw from the bag. Rotate the plastic standoff on the interposer card so that it aligns with the hole on the RAID adapter;...
  • Page 96 Figure 65. Interposer card installation Press the interposer card down onto the interposer card connector on the RAID adapter until it is firmly seated. From underneath the RAID adapter, insert the screw that you took from the bag and tighten the screw to secure the interposer card to the RAID adapter.
  • Page 97 Figure 66. Cable connection Step 9. Install the RAID adapter on the riser-card and install the riser-card assembly in the server (see “Replacing a PCI riser-card assembly” on page 64). Step 10. Route the remote battery cable as shown in the illustration, depending on the PCI slot in which the RAID adapter is installed.
  • Page 98 Remote battery cable PCI riser assembly (slot 1) Figure 68. Cable connection Step 11. Route the remote battery cable through the notches on the microprocessor 2 air baffle. Attention: Make sure that the cable is not pinched and does not cover any connectors or obstruct any components on the system board.

  • Page 99: Installing The Dvd Enablement Kit

    Place the battery carrier in the battery mounting slot on the microprocessor 2 air baffle and ensure that battery carrier posts align with the rings on the battery mounting slot so that the battery carrier is secure in the slot. Note: The positioning of the remote battery depends on the type of remote battery that you install.
  • Page 100 To install the DVD enablement kit, complete the following steps: Step 1. Read the safety information that begins on “Safety” on page iii “Installation guidelines” on page Step 2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords. Step 3.
  • Page 101 Step 10. Reinstall the bezel screws and the video connector screws. Step 11. Align the cable connector with the connector on the rear of the optical drive cage and press the cable connector into the optical drive cage connector until it is firmly seated. Step 12.

  • Page 102: Installing A Sas/Sata 4 Pac Hdd Option

    Installing a SAS/SATA 4 Pac HDD option Use this information to install a SAS/SATA 4 Pac HDD option. You can install an IBM System x3550 M3 hot-swap SAS/SATA 4 Pac HDD option to add four additional 2.5- inch hot-swap hard disk drives in the server. See http://www.ibm.com/systems/info/x86servers/serverproven/...
  • Page 103 Step 4. Remove the hard disk drives and filler panels from the hard disk drive bays. Step 5. Remove the screws from the bezel. Bezel screws Video connector screws Figure 75. Screws removal Step 6. Remove the screws from the video connector. Step 7.

  • Page 104: Installing A Second Microprocessor And Heat

    Note: You can reconnect the cables to the hard disk drive backplane before installing the backplane onto the brackets or you can connect the cables after you install the backplane, if that is easier for you. Hard disk drive backplane Backplane bracket slots Figure 77.
  • Page 105 Note: Removing the heat sink from the microprocessor destroys the even distribution of the thermal grease and requires replacing the thermal grease. • To order an additional optional microprocessor, contact your IBM marketing representative or authorized reseller. To install an additional microprocessor and heat sink, complete the following steps: Step 1.
  • Page 106 Press down and out on the release lever on microprocessor socket 2 and lift up the microprocessor release lever until it stops in the fully open position. Lift the hinged microprocessor bracket frame into an open position and remove the microprocessor dust cover, tape, or label from the surface of the microprocessor socket, if one is present.
  • Page 107 Remove the cover from the bottom of the microprocessor installation tool. Press both microprocessor cover release tabs outward (in opposite directions as shown in the illustration) and remove the microprocessor installation tool with the microprocessor attached. Installation tool Microprocessor Microprocessor cover release tabs Microprocessor...
  • Page 108 Handle Installation tool Figure 82. Installation tool handle adjustment Close the microprocessor bracket frame. Carefully close the microprocessor release lever to the closed position to secure the microprocessor in the socket. Step 7. Install the heat sink: Remove the plastic protective cover from the bottom of the heat sink. Align the heat sink on top of the microprocessor with the thermal grease side down.

  • Page 109: Thermal Grease

    Rotate the heat-sink release lever to the closed position and hook it underneath the lock tab. Step 8. Reinstall the microprocessor 2 air baffle (see “Installing the microprocessor 2 air baffle” on page 100). Step 9. Install the sixth fan (see “Installing a hot-swap fan assembly”...

  • Page 110: Completing The Installation

    Start the server. Confirm that it starts correctly and recognizes the newly installed devices, and make sure that no error LEDs are lit. Step 8. (IBM Business Partners only) Complete the additional steps in “Instructions for IBM Business Partners” on page Installing the microprocessor 2 air baffle Use this information to install the microprocessor 2 air baffle.

  • Page 111: Installing The Dimm Air Baffle

    Baffle tab Microprocessor 2 air baffle Hole for baffle tab Figure 87. Microprocessor 2 air baffle installation Installing the DIMM air baffle Use this information to install the DIMM air baffle. To install the DIMM air baffle, complete the following steps: Step 1.

  • Page 112: Connecting The Cables

    To install the server cover, complete the following steps: Step 1. Make sure that all cables, adapters, and other components are installed and seated correctly and that you have not left loose tools or parts inside the server. Also, make sure that all internal cables are correctly routed.

  • Page 113: Updating The Server Configuration

    Figure 91. Rear of server You must turn off the server before you connect or disconnect cables. See the documentation that comes with any external devices for additional cabling instructions. It might be easier for you to route cables before you connect the devices to the server. Updating the server configuration When you start the server for the first time after you add or remove a device, you might receive a message that the configuration has changed.
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  • Page 115: 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...

  • Page 116: Using The Setup Utility

    Table 16. Server configuration and applications for configuring and managing RAID arrays RAID array configuration (before RAID array management (after Server configuration operating system is installed) operating system is installed) ServeRAID-BR10i adapter (LSI LSI Utility (Setup utility, press Ctrl MegaRAID Storage Manager (for 1068E) +C), ServerGuide monitoring storage only)

  • Page 117: Setup Utility Menu Choices

    Setup utility menu choices Use the Setup utility main menu to view and configure server configuration data and settings. The following choices are on the Setup utility main menu for the UEFI. Depending on the version of the firmware, some menu choices might differ slightly from these descriptions. •...
  • Page 118 – Network Configuration: Select this choice to view the system management network interface port, the IMM MAC address, the current IMM IP address, and host name; define the static IMM IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address, specify whether to use the static IP address or have DHCP assign the IMM IP address, save the network changes, and reset the IMM.

  • Page 119: Passwords

    This choice is on the full and limited Setup utility menu. – Set Power-on Password: Select this choice to set or change a power-on password. For more information, see “Power-on password” on page 109 for more information. – Clear Power-on Password: Select this choice to clear a power-on password. For more information, “Power-on password”...
  • Page 120 When a power-on password is set, you can enable the Unattended Start mode, in which the keyboard and mouse remain locked but the operating system can start. You can unlock the keyboard and mouse by typing the power-on password. If you forget the power-on password, you can regain access to the server in any of the following ways: •...

  • Page 121: Using The Boot Manager Program

    While the server is turned off, move switch 1 of the switch block (SW4) to the On position to enable the power-on password override. You can then start the Setup utility and reset the power-on password. You do not have to return the switch to the previous position. The power-on password override switch does not affect the administrator password.

  • Page 122: 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. On a server with a ServeRAID adapter or SAS/SATA controller with RAID capabilities, you can run the SAS RAID configuration program to create logical drives.

  • Page 123: Typical Operating-System Installation

    IBM website. Using the integrated management module The integrated management module (IMM) is a second generation of the functions that were formerly provided by the baseboard management controller hardware. It combines service processor functions, video controller, and remote presence function in a single chip.

  • Page 124: Using The Remote Presence Capability And Blue

    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 125: Enabling The Remote Presence Feature

    After the virtual media key is installed in the server, it is authenticated to determine whether it is valid. If the key is not valid, you receive a message from the Web interface (when you attempt to start the remote presence feature) indicating that the hardware key is required to use the remote presence feature.

  • Page 126: Logging On To The Web Interface

    Logging on to the Web interface Use this information to log on to the web interface. To log onto the Web interface to use the remote presence functions, complete the following steps: Step 1. Open a Web browser on a computer that connects to the server and in the Address or URL field, type the IP address or host name of the IMM to which you want to connect.

  • Page 127: Recovering The Flash Device Image

    You do not have to set any jumpers or configure the controllers. However, you must install a device driver to enable the operating system to address the controllers. To find device drivers and information about configuring the Ethernet controllers, go to http://www.ibm.com/ supportportal/ Using the LSI Configuration Utility program Use the LSI Configuration Utility program to configure and manage redundant array of independent disks (RAID) arrays.

  • Page 128: Starting The Lsi Configuration Utility

    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 129: Formatting A Hard Disk Drive

    Select Apply changes and exit menu to create the array. IBM Advanced Settings Utility program The IBM Advanced Settings Utility (ASU) program is an alternative to the Setup utility for modifying UEFI settings. Use the ASU program online or out of band to modify UEFI settings from the command line without the need to restart the system to access the Setup utility.

  • Page 130: Updating Systems Director

    Use the command-line interface to issue setup commands. You can save any of the settings as a file and run the file as a script. The ASU program supports scripting environments through a batch-processing mode. For more information and to download the ASU program, go to http://www.ibm.com/support/entry/portal/ docdisplay?lndocid=TOOL-ASU Updating Systems Director If you plan to use Systems Director to manage the server, you must check for the latest applicable Systems Director updates and interim fixes.

  • Page 131: The Updatexpress System Pack Installer

    The UpdateXpress System Pack Installer detects supported and installed device drivers and firmware in the server and installs available updates. For additional information and to download the UpdateXpress System Pack Installer, go to the ToolsCenter for System x and BladeCenter at and click http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/toolsctr/v1r0/ UpdateXpress System Pack Installer. Chapter 3 Configuring the server...
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  • Page 133: Appendix A. Getting Help And Technical Assistance

    Lenovo system or optional device. Note: This section includes references to IBM web sites and information about obtaining service. IBM is Lenovo's preferred service provider for the System x, Flex System, and NeXtScale System products.

  • Page 134: Using The Documentation

    Software service and support Through IBM Support Line, you can get telephone assistance, for a fee, with usage, configuration, and software problems with your Lenovo products. System x3550 M3Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 135: Hardware Service And Support

    IBM is Lenovo's preferred service provider for the System x, Flex System and NeXtScale System products. You can receive hardware service through your Lenovo reseller or from IBM. To locate a reseller authorized by Lenovo to provide warranty service, go to and click Business Partner http://www.ibm.com/partnerworld/...
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  • Page 137: Appendix B. Notices

    Appendix B. Notices Lenovo may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this document in all countries. Consult your local Lenovo representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to a Lenovo product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that Lenovo product, program, or service may be used.

  • Page 138: Trademarks

    Trademarks Lenovo, the Lenovo logo, Flex System, System x, NeXtScale System, and x Architecture are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both. Intel and Intel Xeon are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. Internet Explorer, Microsoft, and Windows are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.

  • Page 139: Particulate Contamination

    Particulate contamination Attention: Airborne particulates (including metal flakes or particles) and reactive gases acting alone or in combination with other environmental factors such as humidity or temperature might pose a risk to the device that is described in this document. Risks that are posed by the presence of excessive particulate levels or concentrations of harmful gases include damage that might cause the device to malfunction or cease functioning altogether.

  • Page 140: Federal Communications Commission (Fcc) Statement

    Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.

  • Page 141: Japan Vcci Class A Statement

    Um dieses sicherzustellen, sind die Geräte wie in den Handbüchern beschrieben zu installieren und zu betreiben. Des Weiteren dürfen auch nur von der Lenovo empfohlene Kabel angeschlossen werden. Lenovo übernimmt keine Verantwortung für die Einhaltung der Schutzanforderungen, wenn das Produkt ohne Zustimmung der Lenovo verändert bzw.

  • Page 142: Japan Electronics And Information Technology Industries Association (Jeita)

    Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA) statement Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA) Confirmed Harmonics Guidelines with Modifications (products greater than 20 A per phase) Korea Communications Commission (KCC) statement This is electromagnetic wave compatibility equipment for business (Type A). Sellers and users need to pay attention to it.

  • Page 143: Index

    Index 4 Pac HDD option, installing connectors external internal internal cable routing option rear ac good LED contamination, particulate and gaseous 5, 129 ac power LED controllers acoustical noise emissions Ethernet Active Energy Manager plug-in controls and LEDs active memory on the light path diagnostics panel adapter on the operator information panel...
  • Page 144 Enterprise X-Architecture technology environment errors dc power supply LEDs IBM Advanced Settings Utility program Ethernet overview link status LED IBM Systems Director systems-management connector systems management tool Ethernet activity IDs for SAS/SATA hot-swap drives...
  • Page 145 Setup utility microprocessor key, virtual media installing installing specifications Korea Class A electronic emission statement microprocessor 2 air baffle installing removing mirroring mode ac power dc power DVD drive activity New Zealand Class A statement enclosure management heartbeat NMI button Ethernet activity on the light path diagnostics panel Ethernet-link status...
  • Page 146 power on and working inside the server Server power supply power features installing server components power-on server configuration updating rear server, backup firmware power-on LED starting power-on password ServeRAID adapter power-supply removing LEDs ServeRAID adapter advanced feature key power-supply LEDs installing ServeRAID support presence detection button...
  • Page 147 Systems Director integrated management module updating LSI Configuration Utility program systems management remote presence feature systems management tool Setup utility IBM Systems Director utility systems-management Setup Ethernet connector Utility program IBM Advanced Settings utility, Setup Taiwan Class A electronic emission statement...
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  • Page 150 Part Number: 00KC032 Printed in China (1P) P/N: 00KC032 *1P00KC032*...

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