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  • Page 1 IBM System x3755 M3 Type 7164 Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 3 IBM System x3755 M3 Type 7164 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 93, the IBM Safety Information and Environmental Notices and User Guide documents on the IBM Documentation CD, and the Warranty Information.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Instructions for IBM Business Partners ....19 How to send DSA data to IBM ....20 Server components .
  • Page 6 Hardware service and support ....91 IBM Taiwan product service ....91 Appendix B.
  • Page 7 Australia and New Zealand Class A statement ... . 98 European Union EMC Directive conformance statement ..99 Germany Class A statement ....99 VCCI Class A statement .
  • Page 8 IBM System x3755 M3 Type 7164: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 9: Safety

    Vor der Installation dieses Produkts die Sicherheitshinweise lesen. Prima di installare questo prodotto, leggere le Informazioni sulla Sicurezza. Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen (Safety Information) før du installerer dette produktet. Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2012...
  • Page 10 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 x3755 M3 Type 7164: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 11 Statement 1: DANGER Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: v Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm. v Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet.
  • Page 12 Statement 2: CAUTION: When replacing the lithium battery, use only IBM Part Number 33F8354 or an equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer. If your system has a module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with the same module type made by the same manufacturer.
  • Page 13 Statement 3: CAUTION: When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic devices, or transmitters) are installed, note the following: v Do not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable parts inside the device.
  • Page 14 The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source. IBM System x3755 M3 Type 7164: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 15 Statement 8: CAUTION: Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following label attached. Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present inside any component that has this label attached. There are no serviceable parts inside these components.
  • Page 16 240 V under any distribution fault condition. Important: This product is not suitable for use with visual display workplace devices according to Clause 2 of the German Ordinance for Work with Visual Display Units. IBM System x3755 M3 Type 7164: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 17 Statement 35: > 240VA CAUTION: Hazardous energy present. Voltages with hazardous energy might cause heating when shorted with metal, which might result in splattered metal, burns, or both. Attention: 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.
  • Page 18 IBM System x3755 M3 Type 7164: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 19: Chapter 1. The System X3755 M3 Server

    Chapter 1. The System x3755 M3 server This Installation and User's Guide contains instructions for setting up your IBM System x3755 M3 Type 7164 server, installing optional devices, and for starting and configuring the server. For diagnostic and troubleshooting information and instructions for removing and installing server components, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide that is on the IBM Documentation CD.

  • Page 20: The Ibm Documentation Cd

    The model number and serial number are on labels on the bottom of the server and on the front bezel, as shown in the following illustration. Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your server. For a list of supported optional devices for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/ systems/info/x86servers/serverproven/compat/us/. The IBM Documentation CD...

  • Page 21: Related Documentation

    The following documentation also is available for the server. Documents that are in Portable Document Format (PDF) are on the IBM Documentation CD. v IBM Warranty Information This printed document contains the warranty terms and a pointer to the IBM Statement of Limited Warranty on the IBM website.

  • Page 22: Notices And Statements In This Document

    This document is in PDF on the IBM Documentation CD. It contains translated environmental notices. v IBM License Agreement for Machine Code This document is in PDF on the IBM Documentation CD. It provides translated versions of the IBM License Agreement for Machine Code for your product.
  • Page 23 ISO 9296. Actual sound-pressure levels in a given location might exceed the average values stated because of room reflections and other nearby noise sources. The declared sound-power levels indicate an upper limit, below which a large number of computers will operate. Chapter 1. The System x3755 M3 server...
  • Page 24 ServeRAID-M5015 SAS/SATA adapter – Maximum: 2.17 kVA (220 V ac) that comes with a battery and provides RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 10, and 50 with optional RAID 6/60 and SED upgrade IBM System x3755 M3 Type 7164: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 25: What Your Server Offers

    “IBM Systems Director” on page 11. v IBM Electronic Service Agent IBM Electronic Service Agent is a software tool that monitors the server for hardware error events and automatically submits electronic service requests to IBM service and support. Also, it can collect and transmit system configuration information on a scheduled basis so that the information is available to you and your support representative.
  • Page 26 DIMMs are installed. The memory controller supports error correcting code (ECC) for up to 32 industry-standard PC3-10600, registered or unbuffered, DDR-3, synchronous dynamic random access memory (SDRAM) dual inline memory modules (DIMMs). IBM System x3755 M3 Type 7164: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 27 1100 watts and a problem occurs with one of the power supplies, the other power supply can meet the power requirements. v ServeRAID support The server supports ServeRAID controllers to create redundant array of independent disks (RAID) configurations. Chapter 1. The System x3755 M3 server...

  • Page 28: Reliability, Availability, And Serviceability

    (ROM) resident code, locally or over the LAN v Vital product data (VPD) on microprocessors, system boards, power supplies, and SAS (hot-swap-drive) backplane v Wake on LAN capability IBM System x3755 M3 Type 7164: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 29: Ibm Systems Director

    A set of common tasks that are included with IBM Systems Director provides many of the core capabilities that are required for basic management, which means instant out-of-the-box business value.

  • Page 30: Front View

    Hard disk drive status LED: Each hot-swap hard disk drive has a status LED. 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 31: Operator Information Panel

    Press this button to turn on or turn off this LED locally. You can use IBM Systems Director to light this LED remotely v Ethernet port activity LEDs: When one of these LEDs is lit, it indicates that the server is transmitting to or receiving signals from the Ethernet LAN that is connected to the Ethernet port that corresponds to that LED.
  • Page 32 The remind function is controlled by the iBMC. v NMI button: Press this button to force a nonmaskable interrupt to the microprocessor, if you are directed to do so by IBM service. v Checkpoint code display: This display provides a checkpoint code that indicates the point at which the system stopped during the boot block and POST.

  • Page 33: Rear View

    The reset button is in the lower-right corner of the light path diagnostics panel. For more information about light path diagnostics, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM Documentation CD. Rear view The following illustration shows the connectors on the rear of the server.

  • Page 34: Rear View Leds

    An LED on the light path diagnostics panel is also lit to help isolate the error. This LED is functionally equivalent to the system-error LED on the front of the server. IBM System x3755 M3 Type 7164: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 35: Server Power Features

    Locator LED: Use this LED to visually locate the server among other servers. You can use IBM Systems Director to light this LED remotely. This LED is functionally equivalent to the locator LED on the front of the server. Server power features...
  • Page 36 The iBMC can turn off the server as an automatic response to a critical system failure. v You can turn off the server through a request from the iBMC. IBM System x3755 M3 Type 7164: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 37: 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 http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/toolsctr/v1r0/ index.jsp?topic=/dsa/dsa_main.html.

  • Page 38: How To Send Dsa Data To Ibm

    Before you send diagnostic data to IBM, read the terms of use at http://www.ibm.com/de/support/ecurep/terms.html. You can use any of the following methods to send diagnostic data to IBM: v Standard upload: http://www.ibm.com/de/support/ecurep/send_http.html v Standard upload with the system serial number: http://www.ecurep.ibm.com/ app/upload_hw v Secure upload: http://www.ibm.com/de/support/ecurep/send_http.html#secure...

  • Page 39: Server Components

    Server components The following illustration shows the major components in the server. The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware. Blue on a component indicates touch points, where you can grip the component to remove it from or install it in the server, open or close a latch, and so on. Orange on a component or an orange label on or near a component indicates that the component can be hot-swapped, which means that if the server and operating system support hot-swap capability, you can remove or install the component while...

  • Page 40: System-Board Internal Connectors

    Power connector 1 Power connector 2 Operator information Power connector 3 panel connector Front USB connector Fan 1 Fan 2 Fan 3 Fan 4 Fan 5 connector connector connector connector connector IBM System x3755 M3 Type 7164: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 41: System-Board Dimm Connectors

    System-board DIMM connectors The following illustration shows the DIMM connectors on the system board. DIMM 1 DIMM 16 DIMM 2 DIMM 15 DIMM 3 DIMM 14 DIMM 4 DIMM 13 DIMM 5 DIMM 12 DIMM 6 DIMM 11 DIMM 7 DIMM 10 DIMM 8 DIMM 9...

  • Page 42: System-Board External Connectors

    The following illustration shows the external connectors and the light path diagnostics button on the system board. Serial Video Ethernet 4 Ethernet 3 Ethernet 2 Ethernet 1 System-management Light path Ethernet diagnostics button IBM System x3755 M3 Type 7164: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 43: System-Board Jumpers

    CMOS jumper again to load the default settings. 2. You may also use the Advanced Settings Utility (ASU) to load the default UEFI settings (see “Using the IBM Advanced Settings Utility program” on page 86). Chapter 2. Installing optional devices...
  • Page 44 3 before the server is turned on sets the UEFI recovery process. Do not change the jumper pin position after the server is turned on. This can cause an unpredictable problem. IBM System x3755 M3 Type 7164: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 45: System-Board Leds

    System-board LEDs The following illustration shows the light-emitting diodes (LEDs) on the system board. Notes: 1. Error LEDs remain lit only while the server is connected to power. If you disconnect power to the server, you can press and hold the light path diagnostics button to light the error LEDs on the system board.

  • Page 46: Pci Riser-Card Adapter Connectors

    – To avoid straining the muscles in your back, lift by standing or by pushing up with your leg muscles. v Make sure that you have an adequate number of properly grounded electrical outlets for the server, monitor, and other devices. IBM System x3755 M3 Type 7164: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 47: A Single-Power-Supply Server Operating At 100 V Or 240 V Ac

    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/. A single-power-supply server operating at 100 V or 240 V ac One power supply operating at 100 V or 240 V ac supports a server with minimum two-microprocessor configuration, but it does not support power redundancy.

  • Page 48: Handling Static-Sensitive Devices

    Do not place the device on the server cover or on a metal surface. v Take additional care when you handle devices during cold weather. Heating reduces indoor humidity and increases static electricity. IBM System x3755 M3 Type 7164: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 49: Internal Cable Routing And Connectors

    Internal cable routing and connectors This section provides information about internal cable routing for major components in the server. Hot-swap hard disk drive backplane cable connections The following illustration shows the internal routing of the hot-swap hard disk drive backplane cables. ServeRAID adapter Port 0...

  • Page 50: Simple-Swap Hard Disk Drive Backplate Cable Connections

    Note: You must disengage the signal cable from the cable clip on the backplate to connect it to the adapter. ServeRAID adapter Port 1 Power cable Port 0 Port 1 IBM System x3755 M3 Type 7164: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 51 The following illustration shows the internal routing of the simple-swap hard disk drive backplate signal cables to the connectors on the system board. Port 0 Power cable Port 1 Port 0 Port 1 Chapter 2. Installing optional devices...

  • Page 52: Dvd Drive Cable Connection

    To disconnect the DVD cable, you must first press the connector release tab and then disconnect the cable from the connector on the system board. Do not disconnect the cable by using excessive force. Release tab DVD cable IBM System x3755 M3 Type 7164: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 53: Front Usb Assembly Cable Connection

    Front USB assembly cable connection The following illustration shows the routing of the USB hypervisor key signal cable. Attention: To disconnect the USB hypervisor key signal cable, you must first press the connector release tab and then disconnect the cable from the connector on the system board.

  • Page 54: Power-Supply Distribution Board Cable Connections

    The following illustration shows the routing of the power-supply distribution board cables. Secure the power cables with the cable tie and retention clips. Power 2 cable Power 1 cable Power 3 cable Signal cable Backplane power cable Retention clip IBM System x3755 M3 Type 7164: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 55: Removing The Top Cover

    If the server is not working correctly, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM Documentation CD for information about how to run diagnostics.

  • Page 56: Removing The Pci Riser-Card Assembly

    5. Grasp the PCI riser-card assembly at the front grip point and rear edge; then, lift the PCI riser-card assembly to remove it from the server. Place the PCI riser-card assembly on a flat, static-protective surface. IBM System x3755 M3 Type 7164: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 57: Removing The Air Baffle

    Removing the air baffle To remove the air baffle, complete the following steps: 1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page 28. 2. Turn off the server and all attached peripheral devices. Disconnect all power cords;...

  • Page 58: Installing A Pci Adapter

    If you must change the switch setting or jumper settings on the adapter, follow the instructions that come with the adapter. IBM System x3755 M3 Type 7164: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 59 v Avoid touching the components and gold-edge connectors on the adapter. v If you have not changed the default startup sequence, the server starts the devices in the following order: DVD drive, USB-attached diskette drive, hard disk drive 0, and network devices. Note: To change the startup sequence, start the Setup utility and select Start Options from the main menu.
  • Page 60 Make sure that the adapter is correctly seated in the connector. Incorrectly seated adapters might cause damage to the PCI riser card or to the adapter. IBM System x3755 M3 Type 7164: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 61: Installing A Serveraid Sas/Sata Controller

    10. Connect any required cables to the adapter. 11. Install the PCI riser-card assembly (see “Installing the PCI riser-card assembly” on page 68). If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 68. Installing a ServeRAID SAS/SATA controller Note: You must install a ServeRAID controller in expansion slot 4 on the PCI riser-card assembly.
  • Page 62 3. Before you install a UEFI operating system on a server with a ServeRAID controller, you must select UEFI driver for Launch storage OpROM in the Setup utility (see “Typical operating-system installation” on page 82). IBM System x3755 M3 Type 7164: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 63: Installing A Serveraid Controller Battery On The Remote Battery Tray

    Installing a ServeRAID controller battery on the remote battery tray The Intelligent Battery Backup Unit (iBBU) is an optional battery for the ServeRAID adapter. It is referred to as the battery throughout this section. You must install the battery at a distance from the ServeRAID controller to avoid overheating. To install a ServeRAID controller battery on the remote battery tray, complete the following steps: 1.
  • Page 64 On the remote battery tray, find the pattern of recessed rings that matches the pins on the battery carrier. IBM System x3755 M3 Type 7164: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 65 ServeRAID controller battery Remote battery tray c. Press the pins into the rings on the remote battery tray. Make sure the two retention clips secure the battery and battery carrier on the remote battery tray. 8. Connect the remote battery cable to the battery carrier. Attention: To avoid damage to the hardware, be sure to align the black dot on the cable connector with the black dot on the connector on the interposer...
  • Page 66 To avoid damage to the hardware, be sure to align the black dot on the cable connector with the black dot on the connector on the interposer card. Do not force the remote battery cable into the connector. IBM System x3755 M3 Type 7164: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 67 11. Align the slot on the remote battery tray with the nailhead on the side of the chassis; then, push the remote battery tray toward the front of the server until the nailhead slides into the slot to secure the remote battery tray on the chassis.

  • Page 68: Installing An Optional Serveraid Controller Advanced Feature Key

    4. Remove the PCI riser-card assembly (see “Removing the PCI riser-card assembly” on page 38). 5. Align the upgrade key with the connector on the ServeRAID controller and push it into the connector until it is firmly seated. IBM System x3755 M3 Type 7164: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 69: Installing A Hot-Swap Power Supply

    If the server comes with four microprocessors, three power supplies must be installed in the server for a power supply to be considered hot-swap. 2. The IBM Power Configurator detects your server power consumption and helps you determine whether an additional power supply is required before you install more components in the server.
  • Page 70 4. Connect one end of the power cord for the new power supply into the ac connector on the back of the power supply; then, connect the other end of the power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet. IBM System x3755 M3 Type 7164: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 71: Installing A Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drive

    If the server is turned on, make sure that the dc power LED on the power supply is lit also. 8. (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.

  • Page 72: Installing A Simple-Swap Hard Disk Drive

    Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM Documentation CD for hard disk drive problem solutions. 6. (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.
  • Page 73 6. (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.

  • Page 74: Installing An Optional Dvd Drive

    5. Press in the release latch to secure the DVD drive in place. If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 68. IBM System x3755 M3 Type 7164: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 75: Installing An Optional Tape Drive Enablement Kit And Tape Drive

    Installing an optional tape drive enablement kit and tape drive The IBM System x37550 M3 tape drive enablement kit is used to install an optional tape drive in simple-swap models of the server. See http://www.ibm.com/servers/ eserver/serverproven/compat/us/ for a list of supported optional devices. To order a tape drive enablement kit, contact your IBM marketing representative or authorized reseller.
  • Page 76 Tray cover Tape drive cable Tape drive 8. Remove the drive filler panel from drive bays 6 and 7. 9. Slide the tape-drive assembly into the server. IBM System x3755 M3 Type 7164: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 77: Installing An Internal Flash Memory

    10. Push the tray handle to the closed (locked) position. If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 68. Installing an internal flash memory Attention: Before you install an internal flash memory for VMware, make sure you install at least two DIMMs for each microprocessor in the server.
  • Page 78 USB embedded hypervisor flash device If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 68. IBM System x3755 M3 Type 7164: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 79: Memory Modules (Dimms)

    DIMMs: v To confirm that the server supports the DIMM that you are installing, see http://www.ibm.com/systems/info/x86servers/serverproven/compat/us/. v The server supports 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, and 16 GB double data-rate (DDR) III, registered or unbuffered synchronous dynamic random-access memory (SDRAM) with error correcting code (ECC) DIMMs.
  • Page 80 VMware. – The following table lists the DIMM installation sequence for online-spare mode when two or four microprocessors are installed in the server. IBM System x3755 M3 Type 7164: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 81: Installing A Memory Module

    Table 5. Online-spare mode memory installation sequence (in pairs) Number of microprocessors DIMM connectors 1, 2, 9, 10, 3, 4, 11, 12, 5, 6, 13, 14, 7, 8, 15, 16 1, 2, 9, 10, 17, 18, 25, 26, 3, 4, 11, 12, 19, 20, 27, 28, 5, 6, 13, 14, 21, 22, 29, 30, 7, 8, 15, 16, 23, 24, 31, 32 Installing a memory module...

  • Page 82: Installing A Microprocessor

    Read the documentation that comes with the microprocessor to determine whether you have to update the IBM System x Server Firmware (server firmware). To download the most current level of server firmware, go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/.
  • Page 83 To install a microprocessor, complete the following steps: 1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page 28. 2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords and all external cables. 3.
  • Page 84 Align the screws on the heat sink with the screw holes on the system board; then, place the heat sink on the microprocessor with the thermal-grease side down. IBM System x3755 M3 Type 7164: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 85: Thermal Grease

    f. Tighten the screws with a screwdriver, alternating among the screws until they are tight. If possible, each screw should be rotated two full rotations at a time. Repeat until the screws are tight. Do not overtighten the screws by using excessive force.

  • Page 86: Completing The Installation

    6. Connect the cables and power cords to the rear of the server. For more information, see “Connecting the cables” on page 72. 7. (IBM Business Partners only) Complete the additional steps in “Instructions for IBM Business Partners” on page 19.

  • Page 87: Installing The Air Baffle

    3. Press the handle down to securely latch the PCI riser-card assembly into place. Installing the air baffle To install the air baffle, complete the following steps: 1. Make sure that all internal cables are correctly routed and that no cables are pinched.
  • Page 88 4. While you hold the handle, pull the release pin on the side of the handle and lower the handle into the closed position. IBM System x3755 M3 Type 7164: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 89: Installing The Top Cover

    Installing the top cover To install the top cover, complete the following steps: 1. Make sure that all internal cables are correctly routed. 2. Set the cover on top of the server so that approximately 13 mm (0.5 inch) extends from the rear. 3.

  • Page 90: Connecting The Cables

    The Setup utility starts automatically so that you can save the new configuration settings. For more information, see Chapter 3, “Configuring the server,” on page 75. IBM System x3755 M3 Type 7164: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 91 Some optional devices have device drivers that you must install. For information about installing device drivers, see the documentation that comes with each device. The server comes with at least two microprocessors and can operate as a symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) server. You might have to upgrade the operating system to support SMP.
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  • Page 93: Chapter 3. Configuring The Server

    Setup utility The Setup utility (formerly called the Configuration/Setup Utility program) is part of the IBM System x Server Firmware (server firmware). Use it to perform configuration tasks such as changing the startup-device sequence, setting the date and time, and setting passwords. For information about using this program, see “Using the Setup utility”...

  • Page 94: Using The Setup Utility

    Use the ASU program inband or out of band to modify UEFI settings from the command line without the need to restart the server to run the Setup utility. For information about using this program, see “Using the IBM Advanced Settings Utility program” on page 86.
  • Page 95 Setup utility, the changes are reflected in the system summary; you cannot change settings directly in the system summary. – Product Data Select this choice to view the revision level or issue date of the firmware, integrated management module II and diagnostics code, and the version and date.
  • Page 96 Select this choice to clear an administrator password. For more information, see “Administrator password” on page 80. v Save Settings Select this choice to save the changes that you have made in the settings. IBM System x3755 M3 Type 7164: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 97: Passwords

    Clear the password by clearing CMOS memory (see “System-board jumpers” on page 25). v Remove the battery from the server and then reinstall it. For instructions for removing the battery, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM Documentation CD. Chapter 3. Configuring the server...

  • Page 98: Using The Boot Selection Menu Program

    ServeRAID controller. Starting the backup server firmware The system board contains a backup copy area for the IBM System x Server Firmware (server firmware). This is a secondary copy of the server firmware that you update only during the process of updating the server firmware. If the primary copy of the server firmware becomes damaged, use this backup copy.

  • Page 99: Using The Serverguide Setup And Installation Cd

    To download the free image, click IBM Service and Support Site. Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM website. The actual procedure might vary slightly from what is described in this document. The ServerGuide program requires a supported IBM server with an enabled startable (bootable) CD drive.

  • Page 100: Setup And Configuration Overview

    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 101: 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 website. Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM website. The actual procedure might vary slightly from what is described in this document. 1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/.

  • Page 102: Obtaining The Ip Address For Web Interface Access

    2. On the Login page, type the user name and password. If you are using the iBMC for the first time, you can obtain the user name and password from your system administrator. All login attempts are documented in the event log. IBM System x3755 M3 Type 7164: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 103: Using The Remote Presence And Blue-Screen Capture Features

    For device drivers and information about configuring the Ethernet controllers, complete the following steps: 1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/. 2. Under Product support, click System x. Chapter 3. Configuring the server...

  • Page 104: Configuring Raid Arrays

    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 website. The actual procedure might vary slightly from what is described in this document.
  • Page 105 1. Check for the latest version of IBM Systems Director: a. Go to http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/software/director/downloads/. b. If a newer version of IBM Systems Director than what comes with the server is shown in the drop-down list, follow the instructions on the web page to download the latest version.
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  • Page 107: 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. Use this information to obtain additional information about IBM and IBM products, determine what to do if you experience a problem with your IBM system or optional device, and determine whom to call for service, if it is necessary.

  • Page 108: Using The Documentation

    Creating a personalized support web page At http://www.ibm.com/support/mynotifications/, you can create a personalized support web 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 109: Hardware Service And Support

    In the U.S. and Canada, call 1-800-IBM-SERV (1-800-426-7378). Hardware service and support You can receive hardware service through your IBM reseller or IBM Services. To locate a reseller authorized by IBM to provide warranty service, go to http://www.ibm.com/partnerworld/ and click Find Business Partners on the right side of the page.
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  • Page 111: Appendix B. Notices

    The materials at those websites are not part of the materials for this IBM product, and use of those websites 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 112: Important Notes

    “total bytes written” (TBW). A device that has exceeded this limit might fail to respond to system-generated commands or might be incapable of being written to. IBM is not responsible for replacement of a device that has exceeded its maximum guaranteed number of program/erase cycles, as documented in the Official Published Specifications for the device.

  • Page 113: Battery Return Program

    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 114: German Ordinance For Work Gloss Statement

    The product is not suitable for use with visual display work place devices according to clause 2 of the German Ordinance for Work with Visual Display Units. Das Produkt ist nicht für den Einsatz an Bildschirmarbeitsplätzen im Sinne § 2 der Bildschirmarbeitsverordnung geeignet. IBM System x3755 M3 Type 7164: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 115: 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 116: Telecommunication Regulatory Statement

    In the request, be sure to include the publication part number and title. When you send information to IBM, you grant IBM a nonexclusive right to use or distribute the information in any way it believes appropriate without incurring any obligation to you.

  • Page 117: 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 118: Vcci Class A Statement

    Korea Communications Commission (KCC) statement This is electromagnetic wave compatibility equipment for business (Type A). Sellers and users need to pay attention to it. This is for any areas other than home. IBM System x3755 M3 Type 7164: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 119: 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 121: Index

    PCI adapter 40 front of server 12 external cabling 72 rear of server 15 system board 22, 24 contamination, particulate and gaseous 6, 97 controller, configuring Ethernet 85 fan door 37 controls 12 fans 6 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2012...
  • Page 122 53 light path diagnostics 9 hot-swap power supply 52 light path diagnostics button 27 internal removable flash drive 59 light path diagnostics panel, accessing 13 memory 63 IBM System x3755 M3 Type 7164: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 123 limitations, single power supply 29 PCI slots 6 local area network (LAN) 9 power locator LED 13 features 17 requirement 6 power settings 77 power supply hot-swap 51 management, systems 7 installing 51, 52 memory 8, 77 specification 6 installation sequence power-control button 13 non-sparing mode 62 power-cord connector 15...
  • Page 124 7, 11 support line, telephone numbers 91 weight 6 tape drive installing 57 telephone numbers 91 temperature 6 thermal grease 67 applying 67 time and date 78 ToolsCenter 4 IBM System x3755 M3 Type 7164: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 126 Part Number: 46W8137 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 46W8137...

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