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  • Page 1 IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261 Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 3 IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261 Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 4 Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in Appendix B, “Notices,” on page 77 and the IBM Safety Information, 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 ....11 IBM Systems Director ..... . 12 The UpdateXpress System Packs .
  • Page 6 Hardware service and support ....76 IBM Taiwan product service ....76 Appendix B.
  • Page 7 Index ......85 Contents...
  • Page 8 IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: 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. 2011...
  • Page 10 Be sure to read all caution and danger statements in this document before you perform the procedures. Read any additional safety information that comes with the server or optional device before you install the device. viii IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 11 Attention: Use No. 26 AWG or larger UL-listed or CSA certified telecommunication line cord. 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.
  • 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 To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source. IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 15 Statement 6: CAUTION: Do not place any objects on top of a rack-mounted device unless that rack-mounted device is intended for use as a shelf. Statement 8: CAUTION: Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following label attached.
  • Page 16 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. IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 17: Chapter 1. The System X3250 M3 Server

    Chapter 1. The System x3250 M3 server This Installation and User's Guide contains information and instructions for setting up your IBM System x3250 M3 Type 4251, 4252, or 4261 server, instructions for installing some optional devices, and instructions for cabling, and configuring the server.
  • Page 18 USB 2 connector 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 19: The Ibm System X Documentation Cd

    ID label Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware. 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 20: Related Documentation

    The following documentation also comes with the server: v Problem Determination and Service Guide This document is in PDF on the IBM System x Documentation CD. It contains information to help you solve problems yourself, and it contains information for service technicians.

  • Page 21: Notices And Statements In This Document

    This document is in PDF on the IBM System x Documentation CD. It contains translated caution and danger statements. Each caution and danger statement that appears in the documentation has a number that you can use to locate the corresponding statement in your language in the Safety Information document.

  • Page 22: Features And Specifications

    – 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB unbuffered DIMMS Fans: The server comes standard with five – 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB, and 8 GB speed-controlled fans. registered DIMMs IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 23 Table 1. Features and specifications (continued) RAID controllers: Video controller (integrated into IMM): Notes: v Matrox G200 v A ServeRAID-BR10il v2 SAS/SATA 1. Power consumption and heat output v SVGA compatible video controller adapter that provides RAID levels 0, 1, vary depending on the number and v Avocent Digital Video Compression and 1E (comes standard on some...

  • Page 24: 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 25 The remote presence and blue-screen capture features are integrated functions of the 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.
  • Page 26 System Security menu choice. v Active Energy Manager (AEM) 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 27: Reliability, Availability, And Serviceability

    The Ethernet controllers 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 28: 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 29: The Updatexpress System Packs

    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 30 Locator 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.

  • Page 31: Rear View

    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 32: Server Power Features

    It allows you to blue screen the server and take a memory dump (use this button only when directed by the IBM service support). v PCI slot 1: Insert a low-profile PCI Express or PCI-X adapter into this slot.
  • Page 33 the server. While the server remains connected to ac power, one or more fans might continue to run. To remove all power from the server, you must disconnect it from the power source. Some operating systems require an orderly shutdown before you turn off the server. See your operating-system documentation for information about shutting down the operating system.
  • Page 34 IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 35: Chapter 2. Installing Optional Devices

    In addition to the instructions in this chapter for installing optional hardware devices, updating firmware and device drivers, and completing the installation, IBM Business Partners must also complete the steps in “Instructions for IBM Business Partners.” Important: To help ensure that the devices that you install work correctly and do not introduce problems, observe the following precautions: 1.

  • Page 36: Server Components

    3. Shut down and restart the server multiple times to ensure that the server is correctly configured and functions correctly with the newly installed devices. 4. Save the DSA log as a file and send it to IBM. 5. To ship the server, repackage it in the original undamaged packing material and observe IBM procedures for shipping.

  • Page 37: System-Board Internal Connectors

    System-board internal connectors The following illustration shows the internal connectors on the system board. Power 4 Virtual Fan 5 connector Fan 4 connector Power 3 Power 1 media key connector DIMM 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 3 DIMM 4 DIMM 5 DIMM 6 Power 2 Battery...

  • Page 38: System-Board External Connectors

    The following illustration shows the external input/output 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) IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 39: System-Board Switches And Jumpers

    System-board switches and jumpers The following illustration shows the switches and jumpers on the system board. The following table describes the jumpers on the system board. Table 2. System board jumpers Jumper number Jumper name Jumper setting Clear CMOS jumper v Pins 1 and 2: Keep CMOS data (default).
  • Page 40 29, and “Turning off the server” on page 16. 2. Any system-board switch or jumper blocks that are not shown in the illustrations in this document are reserved. IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 41: System-Board Leds

    System-board LEDs The following illustration shows the light-emitting diodes (LEDs) on the system board. Fan 4 System board Fan 5 DIMM 1 - 6 error LED error LED error LED error LEDs Standby power LED Battery error LED Microprocessor error LED Riser-card 1 error LED H8 Heartbeat...

  • Page 42: System-Board Optional-Device Connectors

    The following illustration shows the locations of the PCI Express slots on the riser-card assembly. PCI Express x8 slot 2 PCI Express x8 slot 1 IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 43: Installation Guidelines

    To download firmware updates for your server, complete the following steps: 1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/. 2. Under Product support, click System x. 3. Under Popular links, click Software and device drivers.

  • Page 44: 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 optional devices 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 45: Handling Static-Sensitive Devices

    v Do not allow your necktie or scarf to hang inside the server. v Remove jewelry, such as bracelets, necklaces, rings, and loose-fitting wrist watches. v Remove items from your shirt pocket, such as pens and pencils, that could fall into the server as you lean over it.

  • Page 46: Installing A Memory Module

    DIMMs that you install in DIMM connectors 2 and 5 must match each other. However, they do not have to be the same size and speed as the DIMMs that are installed in DIMM connectors 1 and 4. IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 47: Unbuffered Dimms (Udimms)

    v You can use compatible DIMMs from various manufacturers in the same pair. v When you install or remove DIMMs, the server configuration information changes. When you restart the server, the system displays a message that indicates that the memory configuration has changed. v The specifications of a DDR3 DIMM are on a label on the DIMM, in the following format.
  • Page 48 2 connector 3 connector 4 connector 5 connector 6 Populated Empty Empty Empty Empty Empty Populated Empty Empty Populated Empty Empty Populated Populated Empty Populated Populated Empty IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 49: Registered Dimms (Rdimms)

    Registered DIMMs (RDIMMs) The following notes provide information that you must consider when you install RDIMMs: v The memory channels run at the fastest common frequency of the installed DIMMs. v RDIMMs are supported in models with an Intel Xeon 3400 series processor. v Do not use both RDIMMs and UDIMMs in the same server.
  • Page 50 Table 11. DIMM installation sequence Number of DIMMs Installation sequence (connectors) First pair of DIMMs 1, 4 Second pair of DIMMs 2, 5 Third pair of DIMMs 3, 6 IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 51: Installing Drives

    The following notes describe the type of drives that the server supports and other information that you must consider when you install a drive. For a list of supported drives, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. v Locate the documentation that comes with the drive and follow those instructions in addition to the instructions in this chapter.

  • Page 52: Installing A Simple-Swap Serial Ata Hard Disk Drive

    4. Remove the filler panel from the bay. 5. Pull the loops of the drive tray toward each other, and slide the drive into the server until the drive connects to the back plate. IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 53: Installing A Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drive

    6. Release the loops of the drive tray. 7. Insert the filler panel into the bay to cover the drive. If you have other devices to install, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 54. Note: v If a RAID controller or adapter is installed, you might have to reconfigure the disk arrays after you install hard disk drives.
  • Page 54 See the ServeRAID adapter documentation for additional information about RAID operation and complete instructions for using the ServeRAID adapter. IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 55: Ids For Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drives

    If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 54. IDs for hot-swap hard disk drives The hot-swap-drive ID that is assigned to each drive is printed on the front of the server.
  • Page 56 DVD drive filler out of the bay. Save the DVD drive filler for future use. IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 57: Replacing A Pci Riser-Card Assembly

    5. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new DVD drive to any unpainted metal surface on the server; then, remove the DVD drive from the package and place it on a static-protective surface. 6. Follow the instructions that come with the DVD drive to set any jumpers or switches.

  • Page 58: Installing An Adapter

    The server uses a rotational interrupt technique to configure PCI Express adapters so that you can install PCI Express adapters that do not support sharing of interrupts. IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 59 0, 1, 5, 6, and 10. The optional ServeRAID-MR10is VAULT adapter with an encryption 1078 DE chip set can be purchased and supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, and 10. For configuration information, see the ServeRAID documentation at http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/. Attention: To ensure proper cooling and airflow, install a ServeRAID adapter that has a battery attached in slot 2 on the riser-card assembly.
  • Page 60 Press the edge of the connector firmly into the riser-card assembly. Make sure that the adapter snaps into the riser-card assembly securely. IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 61: Replacing An Ibm Serveraid-Br10Il Sas/Sata Controller V2

    “Completing the installation” on page 54. Replacing an IBM ServeRAID-BR10il SAS/SATA Controller v2 Some server models come with an IBM ServeRAID-BR10il SAS/SATA Controller v2 installed. The adapter can be installed only in the dedicated slot on the system board (see “System-board optional-device connectors” on page 26 for the location of the connector).
  • Page 62 Incomplete insertion might cause damage to the server or the adapter. 11. Route the signal cable from the drive backplane through the fan cage hole (between fans 1 and 2) as shown in the following illustration. IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 63: Installing An Optional Ibm Serveraid-Mr10I Sas/Sata Controller

    “Completing the installation” on page 54. Installing an optional IBM ServeRAID-MR10i SAS/SATA Controller You can purchase an optional IBM ServeRAID-MR10i SAS/SATA controller. It can be installed only in the dedicated slot on the riser-card assembly. For configuration information, see the ServeRAID documentation at http://www.ibm.com/systems/ support/.
  • Page 64 11. Route the signal cables from the drive backplane through the fan cage hole on the left of fan 1 as shown in the following illustration. IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 65 SAS/SATA signal cable Microprocessor Heatsink Orientation DIMMs DIMMs Hard disk drive backplane configuration cable Hard disk drive backplane 12. Align the ServeRAID-MR10i SAS/SATA adapter so that the keys align correctly with the connector on the riser-card assembly. Expansion-slot cover Adapter Expansion slot 2 Expansion slot 1 Expansion-slot cover...

  • Page 66: Installing The Optional Ibm Serveraid-Mr10Is Vault Sas/Sata Controller

    This maintains the electronic emissions standards of the server and ensures proper ventilation of server components. 8. Place the SAS/SATA adapter into a static-protective package and put it in a safe place. IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 67 9. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new ServeRAID-MR10is SAS/SATA adapter to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server; then, grasp the adapter by the top edge or upper corners of the adapter and remove it from the package. 10.
  • Page 68 14. Make sure that the riser-card assembly keys align correctly with the connectors on the system board and press down on the riser-card assembly until it is seated firmly into the connectors on the system board. IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 69: Installing The Virtual Media Key

    Note: v When you restart the server, you are prompted to import the existing RAID configuration to the new ServeRAID adapter. v If the server is configured for RAID operation using a ServeRAID adapter, you might have to reconfigure your disk arrays after you install hard disk drives.

  • Page 70: Installing A Usb Embedded Hypervisor Flash Device

    Replacing the DIMM air baffle To install the DIMM air baffle, complete the following steps: 1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 27. IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 71: Replacing The Cover

    2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables (see “Turning off the server” on page 16). 3. Align the DIMM air baffle over the DIMMs so that the baffle pin on the left side of the air baffle aligns with the pin hole next to fan 2 and the baffle pin on the right side of the air baffle aligns with the pin hole next to fan 5 on the system board, and lower it into the server.

  • Page 72: Connecting The Cables

    RAID operation and complete instructions for using the ServeRAID adapter. For information about configuring the integrated Gigabit Ethernet controller, see “Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller” on page 70. IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 73: Chapter 3. Configuring The Server

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

  • Page 74: Using The Setup Utility

    Setup utility menu choices The following choices are on the Setup utility main menu. Depending on the version of the firmware, some menu choices might differ slightly from these descriptions. IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 75 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 76 Wake on LAN functions. For example, you can define a startup sequence that checks for a disc in the CD-RW/DVD drive, then checks the hard disk drive, and then checks a network adapter. v System Event Logs IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 77 Select this choice to enter the System Event Manager, where you can view the POST event log and system-event log. The POST event log contains the three most recent error codes and messages that were generated during POST. 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.

  • Page 78: Passwords

    Change the position of the clear CMOS jumper on the system board to pins 2 and 3 to bypass the power-on password check. The jumper location is shown in the following illustration. IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 79: Using The Boot Manager Program

    Attention: Before you change any switch settings or move any jumpers, turn off the server; then, disconnect all power cords and external cables. See the safety information that begins on page vii. Do not change settings or move jumpers on any system-board switch or jumper blocks that are not shown in this document.

  • Page 80: 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 81: 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 82: 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 83: 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 84: Using The Remote Presence Capability And Blue-Screen Capture

    ISO and diskette image files as virtual drives that are available for use by the server v Uploading a diskette image to the IMM memory and mapping it to the server as a virtual drive IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 85: 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 86: 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 87: Using The 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 88: Starting The Lsi Configuration Utility Program

    SAS/SATA controller driver name, see the documentation that comes with your controller. 6. To perform storage-management tasks, follow the procedures in the documentation that comes with the SAS/SATA controller. IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 89: 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 90: 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 91: 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 92: 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 93: 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 94: Important Notes

    , including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. These products are offered and warranted solely by third parties. IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 95: Particulate Contamination

    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 96: 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 97: European Union Emc Directive Conformance Statement

    EU-Mitgliedsstaaten und hält die Grenzwerte der EN 55022 Klasse A ein. Um dieses sicherzustellen, sind die Geräte wie in den Handbüchern beschrieben zu installieren und zu betreiben. Des Weiteren dürfen auch nur von der IBM empfohlene Kabel angeschlossen werden. IBM übernimmt keine Verantwortung für die Einhaltung der Schutzanforderungen, wenn das Produkt ohne Zustimmung der IBM verändert bzw.

  • Page 98: Vcci Class A Statement

    (JEITA) statement Japanese Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA) Confirmed Harmonics Guideline (products less than or equal to 20 A per phase) Korean Class A warning statement IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 99: Russia Electromagnetic Interference (Emi) Class A Statement

    Russia Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Class A statement People's Republic of China Class A electronic emission statement Taiwan Class A compliance statement Appendix B. Notices...
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  • Page 101 LED 15 the cables 56 Ethernet connector 16 connector Ethernet support 10 Ethernet 16 expansion bays 6 power supply 15 external, system board connectors 22 serial 16 USB 14, 16 video rear 15 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2011...
  • Page 102 LSI Configuration program 71 systems management tool 12 updating 74 IDs for SAS/SATA hot-swap drives 39 IMM IP address management, system 8 obtaining 69 important notices 5 IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 103 78 a PCI riser-card assembly 41 notices 77 the cover 55 electronic emission 80 the IBM ServeRAID-BR10il controller v2 45 FCC, Class A 80 requirements notices and statements 5 software and hardware 3 reset button 14 riser card...
  • Page 104 17 turning on the server 16 United States electronic emission Class A notice 80 United States FCC Class A notice 80 UpdateXpress System Packs 13 IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 106 Part Number: 81Y6118 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 81Y6118...

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