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  • Page 1 System x3200 M3 Types 7327 and 7328 Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 3 System x3200 M3 Types 7327 and 7328 Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 4 Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in Appendix B, “Notices,” on page 87 and the IBM Safety Information, and IBM Environmental Notices and User's Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD, and the Warranty Information document that comes with the server.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Reliability, availability, and serviceability ....13 IBM Systems Director ..... . 14 The UpdateXpress System Packs .
  • Page 6 Hardware service and support ....86 IBM Taiwan product service ....86 Appendix B.
  • Page 7 Korean Class A warning statement ....92 Index ......93 Contents...
  • Page 8 System x3200 M3 Types 7327 and 7328: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 9: Safety

    Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen (Safety Information) før du installerer dette produktet. Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança. Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad. Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2010...
  • Page 10 All caution and danger statements in this documentation begin with a number. This number is used to cross reference an English caution or danger statement with translated versions of the caution or danger statement in the IBM Safety Information book.
  • 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 Statement 4: ≥ 18 kg (39.7 lb) ≥ 32 kg (70.5 lb) ≥ 55 kg (121.2 lb) CAUTION: Use safe practices when lifting. Statement 5: CAUTION: 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.
  • 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 Statement 13: DANGER Overloading a branch circuit is potentially a fire hazard and a shock hazard under certain conditions. To avoid these hazards, ensure that your system electrical requirements do not exceed branch circuit protection requirements. Refer to the information that is provided with your device for electrical specifications.
  • Page 17 Statement 26: CAUTION: Do not place any object on top of rack-mounted devices. This server is suitable for use on an IT power-distribution system whose maximum phase-to-phase voltage is 240 V under any distribution fault condition. Statement 27: CAUTION: Hazardous moving parts are nearby. Safety...
  • Page 18 System x3200 M3 Types 7327 and 7328: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 19: Chapter 1. The System X3200 M3 Server

    Chapter 1. The System x3200 M3 server This Installation and User's Guide contains information and instructions for setting up your IBM System x3200 M3 Types 7327 or 7328 server, instructions for installing optional devices, and instructions for cabling, and configuring the server. For...
  • Page 20 The following illustration shows the 3.5-inch hot-swap SAS or SATA server model. The following illustration shows the 2.5-inch hot-swap SAS or SATA server model. System x3200 M3 Types 7327 and 7328: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 21 LED (amber) 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...
  • Page 22 Model number and serial number You can download an IBM ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD to help you configure the hardware, install device drivers, and install the operating system. For a list of supported optional devices for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/.
  • Page 23: The Ibm System X Documentation Cd

    Keys If you plan to install the server in a rack, you must purchase a Tower-to-Rack Kit. For a list of supported optional devices for the server, see http://www-03.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. The IBM System x Documentation CD The IBM System x Documentation CD contains documentation for the server in Portable Document Format (PDF) and includes the IBM Documentation Browser to help you find information quickly.
  • Page 24: Related Documentation

    Warranty Information This printed document contains information about the terms of the warranty. v Environmental Notices and User Guide This document is in PDF format on the IBM System x Documentation CD. It contains translated environmental notices. v Safety Information This document is in PDF on the IBM System x Documentation CD.
  • Page 25: Notices And Statements In This Document

    These updates are available from the IBM Web site. To check for updated documentation and technical updates, complete the following steps.
  • Page 26 Altitude: 914.4 m (3000 ft) to 2133.6 IMM functions. This connector is active v Minimum: 1 GB m (7000 ft) with or without the optional IBM Virtual v Maximum: 32 GB – Server off: 10°C to 43°C (50°F to Media Key installed.
  • Page 27 Table 1. Features and specifications (continued) Up to six expansion slots (depending Acoustical noise emissions: Notes: on the model): v Sound power, idling: 5.0 bel 1. Power consumption and heat output v Sound power, operating: 5.3 bel v Six expansion slots on the system vary depending on the number and board type of optional features installed and...
  • Page 28: What Your Server Offers

    – Event logs for ServeRAID controllers and service processors 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 29 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 “Enabling the remote presence feature”...
  • Page 30 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 choice.
  • Page 31: Reliability, Availability, And Serviceability

    The Ethernet controller in the server support TOE, which is a technology that offloads the TCP/IP flow from the microprocessor and I/O subsystem to increase the speed of the TCP/IP flow. When an operating system that supports TOE is running on the server and TOE is enabled, the server supports TOE operation. See the operating-system documentation for information about enabling TOE.
  • Page 32: 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 33: The Updatexpress System Packs

    Managing the life cycles of virtual resources For more information about IBM Systems Director, see the documentation on the IBM Systems Director CD that comes with the server and the IBM xSeries Systems Management Web page at http://www.ibm.com/systems/management/, which presents an overview of IBM Systems Management and IBM Systems Director.
  • Page 34 The following is an illustration of the 3.5-inch SATA simple-swap hard disk drive model: System x3200 M3 Types 7327 and 7328: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 35 The following is an illustration of the 2.5-inch hot-swap SAS or SATA server model: Chapter 1. The System x3200 M3 server...
  • Page 36 An LED on the system board might also be lit to help isolate the error. Detailed troubleshooting information is in the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD. System x3200 M3 Types 7327 and 7328: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 37 USB connectors Connect USB devices to these connectors. DVD-eject button Press this button to release a CD or DVD from the DVD drive. DVD drive activity LED When this LED is lit, it indicates that the DVD drive is in use. Hot-swap hard disk drive activity LED (some models) On some server models, each hot-swap drive has a hard disk drive activity LED.
  • Page 38: Rear View

    Rear view The following illustration shows the LEDs and connectors on the rear of server models with hot-swap, redundant power supply. Power cord AC Power LED DC power LED Fault (error)LED Serial (Com1) Video Ethernet transmit/ receive activity LED (amber) Ethernet USB 1 and 2 connector...
  • Page 39: Server Power Features

    When this amber LED is lit, it indicates that the power supply has failed. For any other combination of LEDs, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD Video connector Connect a monitor to this connector.
  • Page 40: Turning Off The Server

    v If a power failure occurs while the server is turned on, the server will restart automatically when power is restored. v If your operating system supports the Wake on LAN feature, the Wake on LAN feature can turn on the server. Note: When 4 GB or more of memory (physical or logical) is installed, some memory is reserved for various system resources and is unavailable to the operating system.
  • Page 41: Chapter 2. Installing Optional Devices

    Upper bezel Lower bezel Microprocessor Hard disk drive fan assembly SATA SAS/SATA controller hard disk drive Drive cage (some models) Front adapter- Hot-swap Heat sink Cover hard disk drive support bracket (some models) © Copyright IBM Corp. 2010...
  • Page 42: System-Board Internal Connectors

    System-board internal connectors The following illustration shows the internal connectors on the system board. Virtual Main media key HDD fan connector power connector DIMM 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 3 DIMM 4 DIMM 5 DIMM 6 System fan connector Battery Microprocessor Microprocessor fan connector Optional...
  • Page 43: System-Board Optional-Device Connectors

    System-board optional-device connectors The following illustration shows the system-board and connectors for user-installable optional devices. Virtual media key connector DIMM 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 3 DIMM 4 DIMM 5 DIMM 6 Battery Microprocessor Slot 1: PCIe2 x8(8,4,1) 25w Slot 2: PCIe2 x8(8,4,1) 25w Slot 3: PCIe2 x1 Slot 4: PCI 32bit, 33MHz...
  • Page 44: System-Board Switches And Jumpers

    System-board switches and jumpers The following illustration shows the switches and jumpers on the system board. Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Boot block Clear CMOS jumper (J31) jumper (JP6) jumper (JP1) The following table describes the jumpers on the system board. Table 2.
  • Page 45 Table 2. System board jumpers (continued) Jumper number Jumper name Jumper setting Trusted Platform Module Pins 1 and 2: Enable TPM (TPM) jumper physical presence.To enable TPM physical presence, complete the following steps: 1. Turn off the server and remove all power cords and external cables.
  • Page 46: System-Board External Connectors

    System-board external connectors The following illustration shows the external input/output (I/O) connectors on the system board. Serial (com1) Video Ethernet connector 1 USB connectors 1 & 2 Ethernet connector 2 USB connectors 3 & 4 SW1 (NMI button) System x3200 M3 Types 7327 and 7328: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 47: System-Board Leds

    SAS/SATA Controller error LED For more information about the system-board LEDs, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD. Installation guidelines Before you install options, read the following information: v Read the safety information that begins on page vii, the guidelines in “Working inside the server with the power on”...
  • Page 48: System Reliability Guidelines

    When you are finished working on the server, reinstall all safety shields, guards, labels, and ground wires. v For a list of supported options for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/ eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. System reliability guidelines To help ensure proper system cooling and system reliability, make sure that the...
  • Page 49: Working Inside The Server With The Power On

    v You have followed the cabling instructions that come with optional adapters. v You have replaced a failed fan within 48 hours. v You have replaced a hot-swap fan within 30 seconds of removal. v You have replaced a hot-swap drive within 2 minutes of removal. Working inside the server with the power on Attention: Static electricity that is released to internal server components when...
  • Page 50: Removing The Side Cover

    Removing the 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. If the server is not working correctly, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide for diagnostic information.
  • Page 51 v Before you remove the upper bezel, you must unlock and remove the side cover and remove the lower bezel. v If you are removing only the lower bezel, you do not have to remove the side cover. However, the side cover must be unlocked. To remove the two-piece bezel, complete the following steps: 1.
  • Page 52 6. Carefully pull the two bezel clips on the left side of the upper bezel away from the chassis; then, rotate the upper bezel to the right side of the server to disengage the two right-side tabs from the chassis. Set the upper bezel aside. For instructions for replacing the two-piece bezel, see “Reinstalling the two-piece bezel”...
  • Page 53: Installing A Memory Module

    (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 The maximum amount of memory that the server supports is dependent on the type of memory that you install in the server.
  • Page 54: Unbuffered Dimms (Udimms)

    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 d is the revision number of the reference design of the DIMM Note: To determine the type of a DIMM, see the label on the DIMM.
  • Page 55: Registered Dimms (Rdimms)

    v The following table lists the maximum DIMM population using ranked UDIMM. Table 5. Maximum memory population using ranked UDIMMs (depending on your model) Number of UDIMMs DIMM type DIMM size Total memory single-rank UDIMMs 1 GB 4 GB single-rank UDIMMs 2 GB 8 GB dual-rank UDIMMs...
  • Page 56 v The following table lists the maximum DIMM population using ranked RDIMM. Table 8. Maximum memory population using ranked RDIMMs (depending on your model) Number of RDIMMs DIMM type DIMM size Total memory single-rank RDIMMs 1 GB 6 GB single-rank RDIMMs 2 GB 12 GB dual-rank RDIMMs...
  • Page 57 Attention: Static electricity that is released to internal server components when the server is powered-on might cause the server to stop, which could result in the loss of data. 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.
  • Page 58: Installing Drives

    Installing drives Depending on the server model, a DVD-ROM or multiburner drive might be installed in the server. The server supports 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch hot-swap SAS, 3.5-inch hot-swap SATA, or 3.5-inch simple-swap SATA hard disk drives (depending on the model). The following illustrations show the locations of the drive bays.
  • Page 59: Installing A Dvd Drive

    PCI or PCI Express adapter slot cover in the event that you later remove the device. v For a complete list of supported optional devices for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. Installing a DVD drive To install a DVD drive, complete the following steps: 1.
  • Page 60 DANGER Some laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser diode. Note the following. Laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view directly with optical instruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam.
  • Page 61: Installing An Optional Tape Drive

    11. Connect one end of the applicable signal cable into the rear of the drive and make sure that the other end of this cable is connected into the applicable SATA connector on the system board. 12. Route the signal cable so that it does not block the airflow to the rear of the drives or over the microprocessor and dual inline memory modules (DIMMs).
  • Page 62: Installing A Hot-Swap Sas Or Hot-Swap Sata Hard Disk Drive

    EMC shield Tape drive Drive retainer clip 10. Slide the drive into the bay. Note: A tape drive can be installed in bay 1 or 2. 11. Connect one end of the applicable signal cable into the rear of the drive and make sure that the other end of this cable is connected into the applicable connector on the system board.
  • Page 63 v The sequence for installing the 3.5-inch hard disk drives in the four-bay models is to install the drives starting from the top bay (bay 4) and go to the bottom bay (bay 7) in that order. v Inspect the drive tray for signs of damage. v Make sure that the drive is correctly installed in the tray.
  • Page 64 Note: If the server is configured for RAID operation using an optional ServeRAID adapter, you might have to reconfigure your disk arrays after you install hard disk drives. See the ServeRAID documentation on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD for additional information about RAID operation and complete instructions for using ServeRAID Manager.
  • Page 65: Ids For Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drives

    IDs for hot-swap hard disk drives On some models, the hot-swap-drive backplane controls the IDs of the internal hot-swap drive bays. The following table lists the IDs of the hard disk drives and backplane that are connected to one channel in the hot-swap models. In the typical configuration, the standard hard disk drives and backplane are connected to channel A.
  • Page 66 To install a simple-swap hard disk drive, complete the following steps: 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 all external cables and power cords.
  • Page 67: Power And Signal Cables For Internal Drives

    For more information about the requirements for SAS/SATA cables and connecting SAS/SATA devices, see the documentation that comes with these devices. For a list of supported optional devices for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. Chapter 2. Installing optional devices...
  • Page 68: Installing An Adapter

    1, PCI Express Gen 2 x8 (x8) slot 2, PCI Express Gen 2 x4 (x4) slot 3, PCI slot 4, and PCI slot 5. v For a list of supported options for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/ eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. To install an adapter, complete the following steps.
  • Page 69 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 all external cables and power cords; then, remove the side cover. See “Removing the side cover” on page 32.
  • Page 70: Installing The Serveraid-Br10Il V2 Sas/Sata Controller

    “Completing the installation” on page 62. Installing the ServeRAID-BR10il v2 SAS/SATA controller The IBM ServeRAID-BR10il v2 SAS/SATA controller must be installed in its dedicated connector, PCI slot 1, on the system board. The ServeRAID-BR10il v2 adapter is supported on hot-swap server models only. The IBM ServeRAID-BR10il v2 SAS/SATA adapter enables integrated RAID levels 0, 1, and 1E capability on hot-swap hard disk drives.
  • Page 71: Installing The Ibm Serveraid-Mr10I Sas/Sata Controller

    “Completing the installation” on page 62. Installing the IBM ServeRAID-MR10i SAS/SATA controller The optional IBM ServeRAID-MR10i SAS/SATA controller can be installed in either PCI slot 1 or 2 on the system board. The ServeRAID-MR10i adapter is supported on hot-swap server models only. The IBM ServeRAID-MR10i SAS/SATA adapter enables integrated RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, and 10 support capability on hot-swap hard disk drives.
  • Page 72 Important: To ensure that any of your ServeRAID-MR10i, ServeRAID-MR10is, or 10M adapters function properly on UEFI-based servers, make sure that the adapter firmware level is updated to at least 11.xx-XXX, and the supporting drivers. Attention: Some cluster solutions require specific code levels or coordinated code updates.
  • Page 73 Hard disk drive cable 0 - 3 ServeRAID-MR10is VAULT SAS/ SATA controller Battery Hard disk drive cable connector 0 - 3 Note: The drive cage should be in the open position. This illustration shows it in the closed position. 8. Press the ServeRAID-MR10i SAS/SATA controller firmly into the connector on the system board.
  • Page 74: Installing The Ibm Serveraid-Mr-10Is Vault Sas/Sata Controller

    Installing the IBM ServeRaid-MR-10is VAULT SAS/SATA controller The optional IBM ServeRAID-MR10is VAULT SAS/SATA controller can be installed in either PCI slot 1 or 2 on the system board. The ServeRAID-MR10is adapter is supported on hot-swap server models only. The IBM ServeRAID-MR10is VAULT SAS/SATA adapter enables integrated RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, and 10 support capability on hot-swap hard disk drives.
  • Page 75 ServeRAID-MR10is controller PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 Note: The drive cage should be in the open position. This illustration shows it in the closed position. 8. Press the ServeRAID-MR10is SAS/SATA controller firmly into the connector on the system board. 9.
  • Page 76: Installing The Virtual Media Key

    Installing the virtual media key To install the virtual media key, complete the following steps: 1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 29. 2. Unlock and remove the side cover (see “Removing the side cover” on page 32). 3.
  • Page 77 This procedure applies only to server models that have hot-swap power supplies. If the server contains a non-hot-swap power supply that requires replacement, the power supply must be replaced by a service technician. When you remove or install a hot-swap power supply, observe the following precautions.
  • Page 78 4. If you are instructed to return the hot-swap power supply, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you. 5. Touch the static-protective package that contains the hot-swap power supply to any unpainted metal surface on the server; then, remove the power supply from the package and place it on a static-protective surface.
  • Page 79: Installing A Security Rope Clip

    Installing a security rope clip To help prevent hardware theft, you can add a security rope clip and cable to the server. After you add the security cable, make sure that it does not interfere with other cables that are connected to the server. Before you begin, obtain the following items: v A flat-blade screwdriver v An adjustable wrench...
  • Page 80: Completing The Installation

    If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now; otherwise, go to “Completing the installation.” Completing the installation To complete the installation, you must reinstall the two-piece bezel, reinstall the side cover, connect all the cables and, for some devices, run the Setup utility. Follow the instructions in this section.
  • Page 81 2. Install the lower bezel: a. Insert the two bottom tabs on the lower bezel into the matching holes in the front of the chassis. b. Rotate the top of the lower bezel up to the chassis; then, press the blue release tab on the right side of the lower bezel and completely close the lower bezel until it locks securely into place.
  • Page 82: Reinstalling The Side Cover

    Reinstalling the side cover If you removed the side cover, reinstall it. Cover-release latch Key lock Note: The rear adapter-retention bracket rests against the server side cover. You might find it easier to lay the server on its side to replace the side cover. To reinstall the side cover, complete the following steps: 1.
  • Page 83: Connecting The Cables

    Connecting the cables Attention: To prevent damage to equipment, connect the power cords last. If the server cables and connector panel have color-coded connections, match the color of the cable end with the color of the connector. For example, match a blue cable end with a blue panel connector, a red cable end with a red connector, and so on.
  • Page 84: Connecting External Devices

    To convert the server from a tower model to a rack model, you must use a Tower-to-Rack Kit. You can then install the server in a rack cabinet. To order a Tower-to-Rack Kit for the server, contact your IBM marketing representative or authorized reseller.
  • Page 85: 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 “Enabling the remote presence feature”...
  • Page 86: Using The Setup Utility

    IMM settings. Use the ASU program online or out of band to modify UEFI settings from the command line without the need to restart the server to access the Setup utility. For more information about using this program, see “IBM Advanced Settings Utility program” on page 83.
  • Page 87 v System Information Select this choice to view information about the server. When you make changes through other choices in the Setup utility, some of those changes are reflected in the system information; you cannot change settings directly in the system information.
  • Page 88 Select this choice to view or set the POST loader watchdog timer value. - Reboot System on NMI Enable or disable restarting the system whenever a nonmaskable interrupt (NMI) occurs. Enable is the default. - Commands on USB Interface Preference Select this choice to enable or disable the Ethernet over USB interface on IMM.
  • Page 89 The system-event log contains POST and system management interrupt (SMI) events and all events that are generated by the baseboard management controller that is embedded in the integrated management module. Important: If the system-error LED on the front of the server is lit but there are no other error indications, clear the system-event log.
  • Page 90: Passwords

    Start the Setup utility and reset the power-on password. v Remove the battery from the server and then reinstall it. See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD for instructions for removing the battery.
  • Page 91: Using The Boot Manager Program

    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. Resetting passwords If you forget the power-on password or administrator password, you can move the clear-CMOS jumper block on the system board to pins 2 and 3, to clear CMOS memory and bypass the power-on or administrator password check.
  • Page 92: Starting The Backup Server Firmware

    CD, go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/management/serverguide/ sub.html and click IBM Service and Support Site. Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. The actual procedure might vary slightly from what is described in this document. To start the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, complete the following steps: 1.
  • Page 93: 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 94: Installing Your Operating System Without Using Serverguide

    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 95: Using The Embedded Hypervisor

    might be configured to watch for the operating system watchdog timer and reboot the system after a timeout, if the ASR feature is enabled. Otherwise, the IMM allows the administrator to generate a nonmaskable interrupt (NMI) by pressing an NMI button on the system board for an operating-system memory dump. ASR is supported by IPMI.
  • Page 96: Using The Remote Presence Capability And Blue-Screen Capture

    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 97: Enabling The Remote Presence Feature

    The blue-screen capture feature captures the video display contents before the IMM restarts the server when the IMM detects an operating-system hang condition. A system administrator can use the blue-screen capture to assist in determining the cause of the hang condition. Enabling the remote presence feature To enable the remote presence feature, complete the following steps: 1.
  • Page 98: Enabling The Intel 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 99: Using Lsi Configuration Utility Program

    Update the UEFI code, following the instructions that come with the update file that you downloaded. 2. Update the IMM firmware: a. Download the latest version of the IMM firmware from http://www.ibm.com/ systems/support/. b. Update the IMM firmware, following the instructions that come with the update file that you downloaded.
  • Page 100: Starting The Lsi Configuration Utility Program

    In addition, you can download an LSI command-line configuration program from http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/. When you are using the LSI Configuration Utility program to configure and manage arrays, consider the following information: v The integrated SAS/SATA controller with RAID capabilities supports the following features: –...
  • Page 101: Formatting A Hard Disk Drive

    7. 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 102: Updating Ibm Systems Director

    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 103: 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 104: 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 105: 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 106: 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. System x3200 M3 Types 7327 and 7328: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 107: Particulate Contamination

    If IBM determines that the levels of particulates or gases in your environment have caused damage to the server, IBM may condition provision of repair or replacement of servers or parts on implementation of appropriate remedial measures to mitigate such environmental contamination.
  • Page 108: Electronic Emission Notices

    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 109: 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 Appendix B.
  • Page 110: People's Republic Of China Class A Warning Statement

    Dieses Gerät ist berechtigt, in Übereinstimmung mit dem Deutschen EMVG das EG-Konformitätszeichen - CE - zu führen. Verantwortlich für die Konformitätserklärung des EMVG ist die IBM Deutschland GmbH, 70548 Stuttgart. Generelle Informationen: Das Gerät erfüllt die Schutzanforderungen nach EN 55024 und EN 55022 Klasse A.
  • Page 111 40 Simple-swap SATA drives 49 documentation the ServeRAID-MR10i adapter 53 Documentation Browser 5 the ServeRAID-MR10is adapter 56 Documentation CD 5 caution statements 7 documentation format 89 CD drive documentation, updated installing 40 finding 7 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2010...
  • Page 112 9, 25, 51 hot-swap SATA drives external connectors 28 cabling 49 external connectors, rear of server 20 IBM Advanced Settings Utility program FCC Class A notice 90 overview 83 features IBM Support Line 86 reliability, availability, and serviceability 13...
  • Page 113 installation guidelines 29 LEDs and controls installation order on the front of the server 15 hard disk drives 47 LEDs, on the rear of the server 20 installing legacy operating system adapters 50 requirement 75 an adapter 52 lower bezel cover 64 installing 63 DVD drive 41...
  • Page 114 password safety information (continued) administrator 72 Statement 15 xiv forgotten power-on 72 Statement 2 x power-on 72 Statement 3 xi passwords 72 Statement 4 xii ports Statement 5 xii Ethernet 21 Statement 8 xiii serial 21 system reliability considerations 30 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 19, 21 when the server is on 31 video 21...
  • Page 115 Simple-swap SATA drives the remote presence feature 78 cabling 49 the Setup utility 68 size 8 Utility program software service and support 86 IBM Advanced Settings 83 specifications, server 7 utility, Setup starting menu choices 68 the backup firmware 74 starting 68...
  • Page 116 System x3200 M3 Types 7327 and 7328: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 118 Part Number: 81Y5703 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 81Y5703...

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