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  • Page 1 System x3620 M3 Type 7376 Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 3 System x3620 M3 Type 7376 Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 4 Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the information in Appendix B, “Notices,” on page 111, the IBM Safety Information and Environmental Notices and User Guide documents on the IBM Documentation CD, and the Warranty Information document.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Reliability, availability, and serviceability features ... . 12 IBM Systems Director ..... . 13 The UpdateXpress System Pack Installer .
  • Page 6 Hardware service and support ....110 IBM Taiwan product service ....110...
  • Page 7 Appendix B. Notices ..... . 111 Trademarks ......111 Important notes .
  • Page 8 System x3620 M3 Type 7376: 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 System x3620 M3 Type 7376: 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. System x3620 M3 Type 7376: 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 CAUTION: Hazardous moving parts are nearby. System x3620 M3 Type 7376: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 17: Chapter 1. The System X3620 M3 Type 7376 Server

    ® This Installation and User's Guide contains instructions for setting up your IBM System x3620 M3 Type 7376 server, instructions for installing optional devices, and instructions for starting and configuring the server. For diagnostic and troubleshooting information, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide that is on the IBM Documentation CD.
  • Page 18 Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware. If firmware and documentation updates are available, you can download them from the IBM website. 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 Documentation Cd

    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 more information, see “Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD” on page 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 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 21 These updates are available from the IBM Web site. To check for updated documentation and technical updates, go to http://www.ibm.com/supportportal/.

  • Page 22: Notices And Statements In This Document

    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. System x3620 M3 Type 7376: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 23 For information about the limits for particulates and gases, see “Particulate contamination” on page 113. Chapter 1. The System x3620 M3 Type 7376 server...

  • Page 24: What Your Server Offers

    The server uses the following features and technologies: v UEFI-compliant server firmware IBM System x Server Firmware offers several features, including Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) 2.1 compliance, Active Energy Manager technology, enhanced RAS capabilities, and BIOS compatibility support. UEFI replaces the basic input/output system (BIOS) and defines a standard interface between the operating system, platform firmware, and external devices.
  • Page 25 – 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 26 Systems Director CD, or see http://www.ibm.com/systems/management/director/ extensions/actengmrg.html. System x3620 M3 Type 7376: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 27 IBM X-Architecture technology IBM X-Architecture technology combines proven, innovative IBM designs to make your Intel-processor-based server powerful, scalable, and reliable. For more information, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/xarchitecture/ enterprise/index.html. ™ – Active Memory ™ The Active Memory feature improves the reliability of memory through memory mirroring.

  • Page 28: Reliability, Availability, And Serviceability Features

    RAID levels 0 and 1 via the system firmware. Note: When you enable software RAID on simple-swap models of the server, you will no longer be able use the IBM Director, Dynamic System Analysis (DSA), and ServerGuide tools to configure, diagnose, or update hard drives on simple-swap models.

  • 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: The Updatexpress System Pack Installer

    Systems Management Web page at http://www.ibm.com/systems/management/, which presents an overview of IBM Systems Management and IBM Systems Director. The UpdateXpress System Pack Installer The UpdateXpress System Pack Installer detects supported and installed device drivers and firmware in the server and installs available updates. For additional information and to download the UpdateXpress System Pack Installer, go to the System x and BladeCenter Tools Center at http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/...
  • Page 31 Locator LED: Use this blue LED to visually locate the server among other servers. You can use IBM Systems Director to light this LED remotely. This LED is controlled by the IMM. System-error LED: When this amber LED is lit, it indicates that a system error has occurred.

  • Page 32: Rear View

    It allows you to blue screen the server and take a memory dump (use this button only when directed by the IBM service support). Serial connector: Connect a 9-pin serial device to this connector. The serial port is shared with the integrated management module (IMM).
  • Page 33 For more information about solving power-supply problems, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide. The following table describes the problems that are indicated by various combinations of the power-supply LEDs and suggested actions to correct the detected problems. Chapter 1. The System x3620 M3 Type 7376 server...

  • Page 34: Server Power Features

    The server can also be turned on in any of the following ways: v If a power failure occurs while the server is turned on, the server will restart automatically when power is restored. System x3620 M3 Type 7376: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 35: Turning Off The Server

    4 seconds to turn off the server. v The IMM 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 IMM. Chapter 1. The System x3620 M3 Type 7376 server...
  • Page 36 System x3620 M3 Type 7376: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 37: Chapter 2. Installing Optional Devices

    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. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2011...

  • Page 38: Server Components

    5. To ship the server, repackage it in the original undamaged packing material and observe IBM procedures for shipping. Support information for IBM Business Partners is available at http://www.ibm.com/ partnerworld/. Server components The following illustrations show the major components in the server.

  • Page 39: System-Board Internal Connectors

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

  • Page 40: System-Board Dimm Connectors

    System-board DIMM connectors The following illustration shows the DIMM connectors on the system board. System x3620 M3 Type 7376: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 41: System-Board External Connectors

    System-board external connectors The following illustration shows the external input/output connectors on the system board. Chapter 2. Installing optional devices...

  • Page 42: System-Board Jumpers

    Changing the position of the UEFI recovery jumper from pins 1 and 2 to pins 2 and 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. System x3620 M3 Type 7376: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 43 Important: 1. Before you change any switch settings or move any jumpers, turn off the server; then, disconnect all power cords and external cables. (Review the information in “Safety” on page vii, “Installation guidelines” on page 31, “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 33, and “Turning off the server” on page 19.) 2.

  • Page 44: System-Board Leds

    1. If the LED blinks at 1Hz, it is functioning properly and no action is necessary. 2. If the LED is not blinking, (trained service technician only) replace the system board. System x3620 M3 Type 7376: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 45 Table 4. System pulse LEDs (continued) Description Action IMM heartbeat IMM heartbeat boot process. The following steps describe the different stages of the IMM heartbeat sequencing process. 1. When this LED is blinking fast (approximately 4Hz), this indicates, that the IMM code is in the loading process.

  • Page 46: Fan Board Connectors

    Fan board connectors The following illustration shows the connectors on the fan board. PCI riser-card adapter connectors The following illustration shows the connectors on the PCI riser cards for user-installable PCI adapters. System x3620 M3 Type 7376: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 47: Installation Guidelines

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

  • 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 optional devices for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. System reliability guidelines...

  • Page 49: Handling Static-Sensitive Devices

    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 might fall into the server as you lean over it. v Avoid dropping any metallic objects, such as paper clips, hairpins, and screws, into the server.

  • Page 50: Internal Cable Routing And Connectors

    The DVD drive cable is a combination power and signal cable with a shared connector on one end. The following illustration shows the internal routing and connectors for the DVD cable. System x3620 M3 Type 7376: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 51: Tape Drive Cable Connections

    Tape drive cable connections The following illustration shows the internal routing and connectors for the USB tape drive power and signal cables. Chapter 2. Installing optional devices...
  • Page 52 The SATA tape drive cable is a combination power and signal cable with a shared connector on one end. The following illustration shows the internal routing and connectors for the SATA tape drive cable. System x3620 M3 Type 7376: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 53: Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drive Backplane Cable Connections

    Hot-swap hard disk drive backplane cable connections The following illustration shows the internal routing for the hot-swap hard disk drive backplane cables. Notes: 1. To connect the SAS signal cables, make sure that you first connect the signal cable and the configuration cable, and then the power cable. 2.

  • Page 54: Simple-Swap Hard Disk Drive Backplate Cable Connections

    Simple-swap hard disk drive backplate cable connections The following illustrations show the internal routing for the simple-swap hard disk drive backplate cables for serve models that come with a ServeRAID-BR10il v2 adapter. System x3620 M3 Type 7376: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 55 The following illustrations show the internal routing for the simple-swap hard disk drive backplate SATA signal and power cables. Chapter 2. Installing optional devices...

  • Page 56: Removing The Cover

    If you operate the server for extended periods of time (over 30 minutes) with the cover removed, the IMM turns off the server. System x3620 M3 Type 7376: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 57: Removing The Air Baffle

    Removing the air baffle When you work with some optional devices, you must first remove the air baffle to access some components or connectors on the system board. The following illustration shows how to remove the air baffle. To remove the air baffle, complete the following steps: 1.

  • Page 58: Removing The Pci Riser-Card Assembly

    4. 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. System x3620 M3 Type 7376: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 59: Installing An Adapter

    – Expansion slot 3: Full-height, half-length – Expansion slot 4: Full-height, half-length v Some high performance video adapters are supported by your server. See http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/ for more information. v The optional NVIDIA FX 580 video adapter must be installed in expansion slot 3 on the PCI riser-card assembly.
  • Page 60 10. Perform any configuration tasks that are required for the adapter. If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 83. System x3620 M3 Type 7376: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 61: Installing A Serveraid Adapter

    Installing a ServeRAID adapter Note: The optional ServeRAID-BR10il controller v2 must be installed in expansion slot 2 on the PCI riser-card assembly. To install a ServeRAID adapter on the PCI riser-card assembly, complete the following steps: 1. Make sure that the server is turned off, all external cables and power cords are disconnected, and the cover has been removed.
  • Page 62 2. When you restart the server, you are given the opportunity to import the existing RAID configuration to the new ServeRAID adapter. System x3620 M3 Type 7376: Installation and User’s Guide...

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

    Installing a ServeRAID adapter 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 purchase the remote battery cable and install the battery at a distance from the ServeRAID adapter to avoid overheating.
  • Page 64 Press the retention latch to remove the remote battery tray from the PCI riser-card assembly. b. On the remote battery tray, find the pattern of recessed rings that matches the posts on the battery and battery carrier. System x3620 M3 Type 7376: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 65 c. Press the posts into the rings and underneath the tabs on the remote battery tray. Make sure the two retention clips secure the battery and battery carrier on the remote battery tray. 8. Align the two pins on the remote battery tray with the holes on the PCI riser-card assembly and press the retention latch into the slot to secure the remote battery tray on the PCI riser-card assembly.
  • Page 66 To avoid damage to the hardware, make sure that you 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. System x3620 M3 Type 7376: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 67: Installing An Optional Serveraid Adapter Advanced Feature Key

    12. Install the ServeRAID adapter on the PCI riser-card assembly (see “Installing a ServeRAID adapter” on page 45). If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 83. Note: The battery must recharge for at least 6 hours under normal operating conditions.

  • Page 68: Installing An Ibm Virtual Media Key

    “Completing the installation” on page 83. Installing an IBM Virtual Media Key The optional IBM Virtual Media Key enables the IMM remote presence and blue-screen capture capability. This feature provides graphical console redirection with remote keyboard and mouse interaction, plus remote diskette and DVD drive support.
  • Page 69 To install a virtual media key, complete the following steps: 1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 31. 2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all power cords and external cables (see “Turning off the server”...

  • Page 70: Installing A Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drive

    LED flashes slowly and the green activity LED remains lit during the rebuild process. If the amber LED remains lit, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM Documentation CD for hard disk drive problem solutions.

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

    Note: You might have to reconfigure the disk arrays after you remove a hard disk drive. See the RAID documentation on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD for information about RAID controllers. If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation”...

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

    Note: You might have to reconfigure the disk arrays after you install hard disk drives. See the RAID documentation on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD for information about RAID controllers. If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation”...

  • Page 73: Installing An Optional Dvd Drive Cage

    “Completing the installation” on page 83. Installing an optional DVD drive cage The IBM System x3620 M3 DVD drive enablement kit is used to install an optical drive cage in an IBM System x3620 M3 server. See http://www.ibm.com/servers/ eserver/serverproven/compat/us/ for a list of supported optional devices. To order a DVD drive enablement kit, contact your IBM marketing representative or authorized reseller.
  • Page 74 34); then, secure the cables with any retention clips. 8. Slide the DVD drive cage forward into the drive bay until the thumbscrew on the rear of the drive cage align with the screw hole on the chassis. System x3620 M3 Type 7376: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 75: Installing An Optional Dvd Drive

    Installing an optional DVD drive For a list of supported optional optical disk drives for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. To install an optional DVD drive, complete the following steps: 1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines”...

  • Page 76: Installing An Optional Tape Drive Cage

    “Completing the installation” on page 83. Installing an optional tape drive cage The IBM System x3620 M3 tape drive enablement kit is used to install an optional tape drive cage in an IBM System x3620 M3 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 77 7. Route the tape drive cables through the cage hole on the chassis (see “Internal cable routing and connectors” on page 34). 8. Connect the tape drive cables: v USB tape drive: connect the USB signal cable to the system board and the power cable to the power-supply paddle card v SATA tape drive: connect the SATA connector to the system board and the power cable to the power-supply paddle card...

  • Page 78: Installing An Optional Tape Drive

    4. Install the tape drive on the tray as shown in the following illustration. If the tape drive comes with a metal spacer attached, remove the spacer before you install the tape drive on the tray. System x3620 M3 Type 7376: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 79: Memory Module

    5. Prepare the drive according to the instructions that come with the drive, setting any switches or jumpers. 6. Remove the server cover (see “Removing the cover” on page 40). 7. Remove the filler panel from the tape-drive bay (if one is installed). 8.
  • Page 80 – When you install quad-rank DIMMs with single-rank or dual-rank DIMMs in the same channel, the memory runs at 800 MHz – All channels in a server run at the fastest common frequency System x3620 M3 Type 7376: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 81 v In two-DIMM-per-channel configuration, a server with an Intel Xeon X5600 series microprocessor automatically operates with a maximum memory speed of up to 1333 MHz when one of the following conditions is met: – Two 1.5 V single-rank or dual-rank RDIMMs are installed in the same channel. In the Setup utility, Memory speed is set to Max performance mode –...

  • Page 82: Dimm Installation Sequence

    3, 11, 6, 14, 8, 16, 2, 10, 5, 13, 7, 15, The following table lists the DIMM connectors on each memory channel. Table 7. Connectors on each memory channel Memory channel DIMM connectors Channel 0 2, 3, 10, 11 System x3620 M3 Type 7376: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 83: Memory Mirroring

    Table 7. Connectors on each memory channel (continued) Memory channel DIMM connectors Channel 1 5, 6, 13, 14 Channel 2 7, 8, 15, 16 Memory mirroring Memory-mirroring mode replicates and stores data on two pairs of DIMMs within two channels simultaneously. If a failure occurs, the memory controller switches from the primary pair of memory DIMMs to the backup pair of DIMMs.

  • Page 84: Installing A Dimm

    7. Turn the DIMM so that the DIMM keys align correctly with the connector. 8. Insert the DIMM into the connector by aligning the edges of the DIMM with the slots at the ends of the DIMM connector. Firmly press the DIMM straight down System x3620 M3 Type 7376: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 85 into the connector by applying pressure on both ends of the DIMM simultaneously. The retaining clips snap into the locked position when the DIMM is firmly seated in the connector. Important: If there is a gap between the DIMM and the retaining clips, the DIMM has not been correctly inserted;...

  • Page 86: Installing The Simple-Swap Hard Disk Drive Backplate

    6. Remove the backplate from the server. Press the release latches and rotate out the top of the backplate; then, lift the backplate out of the server by pulling and lifting it up. System x3620 M3 Type 7376: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 87 7. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new backplate to any unpainted metal surface on the server. Then, remove the new backplate from the package. 8. Align the backplate with the slot on the chassis; then, lower the backplate into the server.
  • Page 88 Lower the system fan cage into the fan cage bracket until the system fan cage clicks into place. Note: Make sure no cables are pinched. c. Reconnect the fan cables. System x3620 M3 Type 7376: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 89 Attention: If the fan power cable is not connected correctly, the server will not start up when you turn on power. v To connect the fan power cable on the fan board, orient the fan power connector so that the release tab points faces the rear of the server; then, connect the cable to the connector on the system board.

  • Page 90: Installing A Second Microprocessor

    2. Under Product support, click System x. 3. Under Popular links, click Software and device drivers. 4. Click System x3620 M3 to display the matrix of downloadable files for the server. v (Optional) Obtain an SMP-capable operating system. For a list of supported operating systems and optional devices, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/...
  • Page 91 2. Turn off the server and disconnect all power cords and external cables (see “Turning off the server” on page 19). 3. Remove the server cover (see “Removing the cover” on page 40). 4. Remove the air baffle (see “Removing the air baffle” on page 41). 5.
  • Page 92 Handle Installation tool Alignment holes Microprocessor Screws j. Carefully close the microprocessor release lever to secure the microprocessor in the socket. 8. Install a heat sink on the microprocessor: System x3620 M3 Type 7376: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 93 Do not touch the thermal grease on the bottom of the heat sink or set down the heat sink after you remove the plastic cover. Touching the thermal grease will contaminate it. If the thermal grease is contaminated, call IBM service and support to request a replacement thermal grease kit. For information about installing the replacement thermal grease, see “Thermal...

  • Page 94: Thermal Grease

    Note: 0.01mL is one tick mark on the syringe. If the grease is properly applied, approximately half (0.22 mL) of the grease will remain in the syringe. System x3620 M3 Type 7376: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 95: Installing A Hot-Swap Power Supply

    To confirm that the server supports the power supply that you are installing, see http://www.ibm.com/systems/info/x86servers/serverproven/compat/us/. v You cannot mix 460-watt and 675-watt power supplies, or high-efficiency and non-high-efficiency power supplies in the server.
  • Page 96 8. If you are replacing a power supply with one of a different wattage, apply the power information label provided with the new power supply over the existing power information label on the server. System x3620 M3 Type 7376: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 97 x.x/x.x xx/xx HZ If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 83. Chapter 2. Installing optional devices...

  • Page 98: Installing A Usb Hypervisor Memory Key

    “Completing the installation” on page 83. Note: You must configure the server to boot from the hypervisor USB drive. See Chapter 3, “Configuring the server,” on page 89 for information about enabling the embedded hypervisor. System x3620 M3 Type 7376: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 99: Completing The Installation

    5. To attach peripheral devices and connect the power cords, see “Connecting the external cables” on page 86. 6. (IBM Business Partners only) Complete the additional steps in “Instructions for IBM Business Partners” on page 21. Installing the PCI riser-card assembly To install the PCI riser-card assembly, complete the following steps: 1.

  • Page 100: Installing The Air Baffle

    Attention: For proper cooling and airflow, replace the air baffle before you turn on the server. Operating the server with the air baffle removed might damage server components. System x3620 M3 Type 7376: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 101: Installing The Cover

    Installing the cover To install the server cover, complete the following steps: 1. Make sure that all internal cables are correctly routed. 2. Align the cover over the server (toward the rear of the server) until the cover edges slip into position over the chassis. Attention: Before sliding the cover forward, make sure that all the tabs on both the front, rear, and side of the cover engage the chassis correctly.

  • Page 102: Connecting The External Cables

    Use these identifiers to connect the cables to the correct connectors. If the server comes with an installed operating system, see the documentation that comes with the operating system for additional cabling instructions. System x3620 M3 Type 7376: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 103: Updating The Server Configuration

    Updating the server configuration When you start the server for the first time after you add or remove an internal device, external SAS device, or USB keyboard or mouse, you might receive a message that the configuration has changed. After the POST fails three times, the Setup utility starts automatically so that you can save the new configuration settings.
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  • Page 105: Chapter 3. Configuring The Server

    90. v Boot Menu program The Boot Menu program is part of the IBM System x Server Firmware. Use it to override the startup sequence that is set in the Setup utility and temporarily assign a device to be first in the startup sequence.

  • Page 106: 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 106.

  • Page 107: Setup Utility Menu Choices

    2. When the prompt <F1> Setup is displayed, press F1. If you have set an administrator password, you must type the administrator password to access the full Setup utility menu. If you do not type the administrator password, a limited Setup utility menu is available.
  • Page 108 Select this choice to see all of the device options, such as the iSCSI, PXE, and Ethernet parameters. v Date and Time Select this choice to set the date and time in the server, in 24-hour format (hour:minute:second). v Start Options System x3620 M3 Type 7376: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 109 Select this choice to view or change the start options, including the startup sequence, keyboard NumLock state, PXE boot option, and PCI device boot priority. Changes in the startup options take effect when you start the server. The startup sequence specifies the order in which the server checks devices to find a boot record.

  • Page 110: Passwords

    If a power-on password is set, when you turn on the server, you must type the power-on password to complete the system startup. You can use any combination of 6 - 20 printable ASCII characters for the password. System x3620 M3 Type 7376: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 111: Using The Boot Selection Menu Program

    Clear the password by clearing CMOS memory v Remove the battery from the server and then reinstall it. See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM Documentation CD for instructions for removing the battery. Administrator password An administrator password is intended to be used by a system administrator;...

  • Page 112: Using The Serverguide Setup And Installation Cd

    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 113: Typical Operating-System Installation

    Installing your operating system without using ServerGuide If you have already configured the server hardware and you are not using the ServerGuide program to install your operating system, you can download operating-system installation instructions for the server from http://www.ibm.com/ supportportal/. Using the integrated management module The integrated management module (IMM) is a second generation of the functions that were formerly provided by the baseboard management controller hardware.
  • Page 114 You can remotely view and change the UEFI settings, restart the server, identify the server, and perform other management functions. Any standard Telnet client application can access the SOL connection. System x3620 M3 Type 7376: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 115: Using The Usb Memory Key For Vmware Hypervisor

    Using the USB memory key for VMware hypervisor The VMware hypervisor is available on server models that come with an installed IBM USB Memory Key for VMware Hypervisor. The USB memory key installs in the USB hypervisor connector on the system daughter board. Hypervisor is virtualization software that enables multiple operating systems to run on a host computer at the same time.

  • Page 116: Enabling The Remote Presence Feature

    If you are logging in to the IMM for the first time after installation, the IMM defaults to DHCP. If a DHCP host is not available, the IMM uses the default static IP address 192.168.70.125. System x3620 M3 Type 7376: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 117: Configuring The Gigabit Ethernet Controller

    To find updated information about configuring the controllers, go to http://www.ibm.com/supportportal/. Note: The integrated Ethernet controllers on the system board do not support Intel I/O Acceleration Technology (I/OAT).

  • Page 118: Uefi Update And Configuration

    To update and configure the UEFI code to enable SOL, complete the following steps: 1. Update the UEFI code: a. Download the latest version of the UEFI code from http://www.ibm.com/ systems/support/. b. Update the UEFI code, following the instructions that come with the update file that you downloaded.

  • Page 119: Starting The Lsi Logic Configuration Utility Program

    Monitor operation of your RAID controllers v Create a mirrored pair of hard disk drives with or without a hot-spare drive You can download an LSI command-line configuration program (CFG1030) from http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/. For more information about the RAID controller, go to http://www-304.ibm.com/jct01004c/systems/support/supportsite.wss/ docdisplay?lndocid=MIGR-65723&brandind=5000008.

  • Page 120: Formatting A Hard Disk Drive

    Important: Some cluster solutions require specific code levels or coordinated code updates. If the device is part of a cluster solution, verify that the latest level of code is supported for the cluster solution before you update the code. System x3620 M3 Type 7376: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 121: Starting The Intel Matrix Storage Manager Option Rom Program

    Software RAID is only supported on servers running Windows Server 2008 R2. v When you enable software RAID on simple-swap models of the server, you will no longer be able to use the IBM Director, Dynamic System Analysis (DSA), and ServerGuide tools to configure, diagnose, or update hard drives on simple-swap models.

  • Page 122: Ibm Advanced Settings Utility Program

    7. Follow the instructions on the screen to configure RAID. 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 server to access the Setup utility.

  • Page 123: Updating Ibm Systems Director

    System x3620 M3 servers. 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 124 1. Make sure that you have run the Discovery and Inventory collection tasks. 2. On a system that is connected to the Internet, go to http://www.ibm.com/ eserver/support/fixes/fixcentral/. 3. From the Product family list, select IBM Systems Director. 4. From the Product list, select IBM Systems Director.

  • Page 125: 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 126: 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 127: 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 128: Important Notes

    IBM. Maximum memory might require replacement of the standard memory with an optional memory module. IBM makes no representation or warranties regarding non-IBM products and ® services that are ServerProven , including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

  • Page 129: 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 130: 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 131: 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 132: Japan Vcci Class A Statement

    Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA) statement Japanese Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA) Confirmed Harmonics Guideline (products less than or equal to 20 A per phase) Korea Communications Commission (KCC) statement System x3620 M3 Type 7376: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 133: Russia Electromagnetic Interference (Emi) Class A Statement

    Please note that this equipment has obtained EMC registration for commercial use. In the event that it has been mistakenly sold or purchased, please exchange it for equipment certified for home use. Russia Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Class A statement People's Republic of China Class A electronic emission statement Taiwan Class A compliance statement Appendix B.
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  • Page 135: Index

    87, 89 drive, hot-swap with ServerGuide 96 installing 54 configuration programs removing 55 IBM Advanced Settings Utility (ASU) program 90 drive, installing simple-swap 56 LSI Configuration Utility 90 drive, installing tape 62 configuring DVD drive Ethernet controller 101...
  • Page 136 54 removing 55 jumper installing power supply 79 system board location 26 humidity 7 jumpers on the system board 26 hypervisor memory key jumpers, description 26 installing 82 using 99 System x3620 M3 Type 7376: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 137 Optical drive cage option, installing 57 power-on 14 system locator 15 particulate contamination 7, 113 system-error 15 password LEDs administrator 95 ac power 17 power-on 94 enclosure manager heartbeat 28 Ethernet activity 17 expansion slots 7 Ethernet link 17 PCI adapter IMM heartbeat 28 installing 43 power-supply 17...
  • Page 138 26 system pulse LEDs 28 system reliability guidelines 32 Systems Director, updating 107 systems management 8, 12, 13 Tape drive cage option, installing 60 tape drive, installing 62 telephone numbers 110 System x3620 M3 Type 7376: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 140 Part Number: 81Y6232 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 81Y6232...

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