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IBM System x3550 M3 Type 4254 Installation And User Manual

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  • Page 1 IBM System x3550 M3 Types 4254 and 7944 Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 3 IBM System x3550 M3 Types 4254 and 7944 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 129, 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 ....11 IBM Systems Director ..... . 13 The UpdateXpress System Packs .
  • Page 6 Hardware service and support ....127 IBM Taiwan product service ....127...
  • Page 7 Appendix B. Notices ..... . 129 Trademarks......129 Important notes .
  • Page 8 IBM System x3550 M3 Types 4254 and 7944: 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. 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 x3550 M3 Types 4254 and 7944: 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 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 x3550 M3 Types 4254 and 7944: 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 Do not place any object on top of rack-mounted devices. This server is suitable for use on an IT power-distribution system whose maximum phase-to-phase voltage is 240 V under any distribution fault condition. IBM System x3550 M3 Types 4254 and 7944: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 17: Chapter 1. The System X3550 M3 Server

    Chapter 1. The System x3550 M3 server This Installation and User's Guide contains information and instructions for setting up your IBM System x3550 M3 Type 4254 or 7944 server, instructions for installing some optional devices, and instructions for cabling, and configuring the server. For...
  • Page 18 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

    Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware. ID label You can download an IBM ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD to help you configure the hardware, install device drivers, and install the operating system. For a list of supported optional devices for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/.

  • Page 20: Related Documentation

    The following documentation also comes with the server: v Environmental Notices and User Guide This document is in PDF on the IBM System x Documentation CD. It contains translated environmental notices. v IBM License Agreement for Machine Code This document is in PDF.

  • Page 21: Notices And Statements In This Document

    These updates are available from the IBM Web site. To check for updates, go to http://www.ibm.com/supportportal/. Notices and statements in this document The caution and danger statements in this document are also in the multilingual Safety Information document, which is on the IBM System x Documentation CD.

  • Page 22: Features And Specifications

    The server comes standard with five dual-motor hot-swap fans. Approximate heat output: v Minimum configuration: 662 Btu per hour (194 watts) v Maximum configuration: 2302 Btu per hour (675 watts) IBM System x3550 M3 Types 4254 and 7944: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 23 Width: 440 mm (17.3 inches) v Weight: approximately 15.9 kg (35.1 lb) when fully configured Acoustical noise emissions: v Sound power, idling: 6.1 bels maximum v Sound power, operating: 6.1 bels maximum Chapter 1. The System x3550 M3 server...

  • 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 Light path diagnostics provides LEDs to help you diagnose problems. For more information about the light path diagnostics, see “Light path diagnostics panel” on page 15 and the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD.

  • Page 27: Reliability, Availability, And Serviceability

    IBM Systems Director CD, or see http://www.ibm.com/ servers/systems/management/director/resources/. v Redundant connection The addition of the optional Ethernet daughter card provides failover capability to a redundant Ethernet connection with the applicable application installed. If a problem occurs with the primary Ethernet connection and the optional Ethernet...
  • Page 28 IMM firmware, and read-only memory (ROM) resident code, locally or over the v Vital product data (VPD) on microprocessors, system board, power supplies, and SAS/SATA (hot-swap hard disk drive) backplane IBM System x3550 M3 Types 4254 and 7944: 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: Server Controls, Leds, And Power

    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

    This LED is also used as a presence detection button. You can use IBM Systems Director to light this LED remotely. This LED is controlled by the IMM. When you press the System-locator button, the LED will blink and it will continue to blink until you press it again to turn it off.
  • Page 32 NMI button: Press this button to force a nonmaskable interrupt to the microprocessor. You might have to use a pen or the end of a straightened paper IBM System x3550 M3 Types 4254 and 7944: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 33 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 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 34 5. Replace any failing device. 6. (Trained service technician only) Replace the system board. (Continued on the next page) IBM System x3550 M3 Types 4254 and 7944: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 35 4. (Trained service technician only) Reinstall the microprocessor in socket 1 and restart the server. 5. Replace any failing device. 6. (Trained service technician only) Replace the system board. (Continued on the next page.) Chapter 1. The System x3550 M3 server...
  • Page 36 2. Make sure that the power supplies are seated correctly. 3. Remove one of the power supplies to isolate the failed power supply. 4. Replace the failed power supply. IBM System x3550 M3 Types 4254 and 7944: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 37 PCI riser card v (Trained service technician only) Replace the system board. 5. If the failure remains, go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/ support/supportsite.wss/docdisplay?brandind=5000008 &lndocid=SERV-CALL. A service processor error has 1. Shut down the system and remove the power cords from been detected.
  • Page 38 2. If the CNFG LED and the MEM LED are lit, complete the following step: a. Check the system-event log in the Setup utility or IMM error messages (see the Problem Determination and Service Guide for more information). IBM System x3550 M3 Types 4254 and 7944: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 39 See “Installing a second microprocessor and heat sink” on page 84 for information about installation and requirements. b. If the failure remains, go to http://www.ibm.com/ systems/support/supportsite.wss/ docdisplay?brandind=5000008&lndocid=SERV-CALL. Reserved. Chapter 1. The System x3550 M3 server...
  • Page 40 3. Replace any failed or missing replacement components, such as the battery or PCI riser-card assembly. 4. If a voltage regulator has failed, (trained service technician only) replace the system board. IBM System x3550 M3 Types 4254 and 7944: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 41: Rear View

    When you use the Ethernet 1 connector, the network can be shared with the IMM through a single network cable. The following illustration shows the LEDs on the rear of the server. Chapter 1. The System x3550 M3 server...
  • Page 42 IN OK and OUT OK power LEDs are lit. For any other combination of LEDs, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD. IBM System x3550 M3 Types 4254 and 7944: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 43 IMM Web interface. v System-locator LED: Use this LED to visually locate the server among other servers. You can use IBM Systems Director to light this LED remotely. Power-supply LEDs The following illustration shows the location of the power-supply LEDs on the rear of the server.
  • Page 44 Replace the power supply. power-supply Power-supply is Replace the power supply. faulty but still operational The following illustration shows the locations of the power-supply LEDs on the dc power supply. IBM System x3550 M3 Types 4254 and 7944: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 45 -48V -48V return Ground The following table describes the problems that are indicated by various combinations of the power-supply LEDs on a dc power supply and suggested actions to correct the detected problems. Chapter 1. The System x3550 M3 server...

  • Page 46: System Pulse Leds

    The following LEDs are on the system board and monitors the system power-on and power-off sequencing and boot progress (see “System-board LEDs” on page 43 for the location of these LEDs): IBM System x3550 M3 Types 4254 and 7944: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 47: Server Power Features

    LED will blink quickly. Approximately 20 to 40 seconds after the server is connected to power, the power-control button becomes active (the Chapter 1. The System x3550 M3 server...

  • Page 48: Turning Off The Server

    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. IBM System x3550 M3 Types 4254 and 7944: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 49 The integrated management module (IMM) can turn off the server as an automatic response to a critical system failure. Chapter 1. The System x3550 M3 server...
  • Page 50 IBM System x3550 M3 Types 4254 and 7944: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 51: 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. 5. To ship the server, repackage it in the original undamaged packing material and observe IBM procedures for shipping.

  • Page 52: 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. IBM System x3550 M3 Types 4254 and 7944: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 53: 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 54: System-Board External Connectors

    System-board external connectors The following illustration shows the external input/output connectors on the system board. IBM System x3550 M3 Types 4254 and 7944: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 55: System-Board Switches And Jumpers

    System-board switches and jumpers The following illustration shows the location and description of the switches and jumpers. Note: If there is a clear protective sticker on the top of the switch blocks, you must remove and discard it to access the switches. uEFI boot recovery IMM recovery jumper (J29)
  • Page 56 3 before the server is turned on alters which flash ROM page is loaded. Do not change the jumper pin position after the server is turned on. This can cause an unpredictable problem. IBM System x3550 M3 Types 4254 and 7944: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 57 The following table describes the functions of the SW3 switch block on the system board. Table 5. System board SW3 switch block definition Switch number Default position Description Clear CMOS memory. When this switch is toggled to On, it clears the data in CMOS memory.
  • Page 58 46, and “Turning off the server” on page 32. 2. Any system-board switch or jumper blocks that are not shown in the illustrations in this document are reserved. IBM System x3550 M3 Types 4254 and 7944: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 59: System-Board Leds

    System-board LEDs The following illustration shows the light-emitting diodes (LEDs) on the system board. Chapter 2. Installing optional devices...

  • Page 60: System-Board Optional Device Connectors

    This step will help to ensure that any known issues are addressed and that your server is ready to function at maximum levels of performance. To download firmware updates for your server, go to http://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral/. IBM System x3550 M3 Types 4254 and 7944: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 61 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/. Chapter 2. Installing optional devices...

  • Page 62: System Reliability Guidelines

    To avoid damage, keep static-sensitive devices in their static-protective packages until you are ready to install them. To reduce the possibility of damage from electrostatic discharge, observe the following precautions: IBM System x3550 M3 Types 4254 and 7944: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 63: Internal Cable Routing And Connectors

    v Limit your movement. Movement can cause static electricity to build up around you. v The use of a grounding system is recommended. For example, wear an electrostatic-discharge wrist strap, if one is available. Always use an electrostatic-discharge wrist strap or other grounding system when working inside the server with the power on.
  • Page 64 IBM System x3550 M3 Types 4254 and 7944: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 65 The following illustration shows the internal routing and connector for the operator information panel cable. The following notes describe additional information you must consider when you install or remove the operator information panel cable: v You may remove the optional optical drive cable to obtain more room before you install or remove the operator information panel cable.
  • Page 66 IBM System x3550 M3 Types 4254 and 7944: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 67 The following illustration shows the internal routing for the SATA power cable and signal cable. The following illustration shows the internal routing for the SATA power cable, the SATA signal cable, and the configuration cable. Chapter 2. Installing optional devices...

  • Page 68: Removing The Cover

    LEDs inside the server on the system board; then, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide for information about how to solve the problem. IBM System x3550 M3 Types 4254 and 7944: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 69: Removing The Microprocessor 2 Air Baffle

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

  • Page 70: Removing The Dimm Air Baffle

    3. Grasp the DIMM air baffle and lift the baffle up, making sure that the pin comes out of the pin hole on the system board to the left of DIMM connector 9. IBM System x3550 M3 Types 4254 and 7944: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 71 DIMM air baffle Baffle pin Baffle pin hole 4. Remove it from the server and set it aside. Chapter 2. Installing optional devices...

  • Page 72: Installing A Memory Module

    JEDEC SPD Revision Encoding and Additions level cc is the reference design file for the design of the DIMM d is the revision number of the reference design of the DIMM IBM System x3550 M3 Types 4254 and 7944: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 73 Note: To determine the type of a DIMM, see the label on the DIMM. The information on the label is in the format xxxxx nRxxx PC3-xxxxx-xx-xx-xxx. The numeral in the sixth numerical position indicates whether the DIMM is single-rank (n=1), dual-rank (n=2), or quad-rank (n=4).

  • Page 74: Dimm Installation Sequence

    Depending on the server model, the server may come with a minimum of one 2 GB or 4 GB DIMM installed in slot 3. When you install additional DIMMs, install them in IBM System x3550 M3 Types 4254 and 7944: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 75: Memory Mirroring

    the order shown in the following table to optimize system performance. In non-mirroring mode, all three channels on the memory interface for each microprocessor can be populated in any order and have no matching requirements. Table 8. Non-mirroring (normal) mode DIMM installation sequence Installed microprocessors DIMM connector population sequence Microprocessor socket 1...

  • Page 76: Online-Spare Memory

    The memory online-spare feature disables the failed memory from the system configuration and activates an online-spare DIMM to replace the failed active DIMM. You can enable either online-spare memory or memory mirroring in the Setup utility IBM System x3550 M3 Types 4254 and 7944: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 77: Installing A Dimm

    (see “Starting the Setup utility” on page 108). When you use the memory online-spare feature, consider the following information: v The memory online-spare feature is supported on server models with an Intel ™ Xeon 5600 series microprocessor. v When you enable the memory online-spare feature, you must install three DIMMs per microprocessor at a time.

  • Page 78: Installing Drives

    The hot-swap server models support up to eight 2.5-inch hot-swap SAS or hot-swap SATA hard disk drives. The simple-swap server models support up to four 2.5-inch simple-swap SATA hard disk drives. IBM System x3550 M3 Types 4254 and 7944: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 79: Installing A Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drive

    v The electromagnetic interference (EMI) integrity and cooling of the server are protected by having all bays and PCI and PCI Express slots covered or occupied. When you install a drive, PCI, or PCI Express adapter, save the EMC shield and filler panel from the bay or PCI adapter or PCI Express adapter slot cover in the event that you later remove the device.

  • Page 80: Installing A Simple-Swap Hard Disk Drive

    Note: When you disconnect the power source from the server, you lose the ability to view the LEDs because the LEDs are not lit when the power source is removed. Before you disconnect the power source, make a IBM System x3550 M3 Types 4254 and 7944: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 81: Installing An Optional Dvd Drive

    note of which LEDs are lit, including the LEDs that are lit on the operation information panel, on the light path diagnostics panel, and LEDs inside the server on the system board; then, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide for information about how to solve the problem.
  • Page 82 5. Remove the retention clip from the side of the optical drive filler panel. Note: If you are installing a drive that contains a laser, observe the following safety precaution. Statement 3: IBM System x3550 M3 Types 4254 and 7944: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 83 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 84: Replacing A Pci Riser-Card Assembly

    5. Grasp the rear of the riser-card assembly from the rear and lift it out of the PCI riser-card slot on the system board. IBM System x3550 M3 Types 4254 and 7944: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 85 PCI riser-card assembly (full-height, half-length adapters) PCI riser-card assembly (low-profile adapters) PCI riser connector 2 PCI riser connector 1 6. Remove the adapter, if one is present, from the riser-card assembly. 7. Set the adapter and riser-card assembly aside. 8. Install the adapter in the new PCI riser-card assembly (see “Installing an adapter”...

  • Page 86: Installing An Adapter

    – PCI riser slot 1 (the farthest slot from the power supplies). This slot supports only low-profile adapters. – PCI riser slot 2 (the closest slot to the power supplies). This slot supports only full-height, half-length adapters. IBM System x3550 M3 Types 4254 and 7944: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 87 The following table lists the supported configurations for the PCI riser-card slot. Table 12. PCI riser slots supported configurations PCI riser-card slot number Configuration 1 Configuration 2 Configuration 3 Configuration 4 Slot 1 PCI Express PCI Express PCI-X 1.0a PCI-X 1.0a Gen 2 (x16) card Gen 2 (x16) card 64-bit/133 MHz...

  • Page 88: Replacing A Pci Express Assembly With A Pci-X Assembly

    If an adapter is installed in the riser-card assembly, disconnect any cables that are connected to the adapter. b. Grasp the riser-card assembly at the rear edge and lift it from the riser-card connector on the system board. IBM System x3550 M3 Types 4254 and 7944: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 89: Replacing A Pci-X Assembly With A Pci Express Assembly

    c. Remove the adapter, if one is present, from the riser-card assembly. d. Store the riser-card assembly and the adapter in a safe place for possible future use. 4. Install a PCI-X adapter into the new PCI-X riser-card assembly. See “Installing an adapter”...

  • Page 90: Removing A Serveraid Sas/Sata Controller From The Sas/Sata Raid Riser Card

    SAS RAID riser-card assembly from the server. Release tab 6. Pull the SAS/SATA adapter horizontally out of the connector on the SAS/SATA RAID riser card. IBM System x3550 M3 Types 4254 and 7944: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 91: Installing A Serveraid Sas/Sata Controller On The Sas/Sata Raid Riser Card

    Installing a ServeRAID SAS/SATA controller on the SAS/SATA RAID riser card To install a SAS/SATA adapter on the SAS/SATA RAID riser card, complete the following steps: 1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 44. 2.
  • Page 92 ServeRAID-BR10il v2 adapter: Take the signal cable that is attached to the drive backplane for drive bays 0 through 3 and connect it to the SAS/SATA connector on the ServeRAID adapter. IBM System x3550 M3 Types 4254 and 7944: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 93 v ServeRAID-BR10i, ServeRAID-M1015, ServeRAID-M5014, or ServeRAID-M5015 adpater: Take the signal cable that is attached to the drive backplane for drive bays 4 through 7 and connect it to the ServeRAID adapter connector that is closest to the power supply cage. Connect the other signal cable so that is attached to the drive backplane for drive bays 0 through 3 and connect it to the other connector on the adapter.

  • Page 94: Installing An Optional Serveraid Adapter Advanced Feature Key

    1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 44. 2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords. 3. Remove the cover (see “Removing the cover” on page 52). IBM System x3550 M3 Types 4254 and 7944: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 95 4. Align the upgrade key with the connector on the ServeRAID adapter and push it into the connector until it is firmly seated. Chapter 2. Installing optional devices...

  • Page 96: Installing An Optional Optical Drive Cage

    “Completing the installation” on page 103. Installing an optional optical drive cage The IBM System x3550 M3 DVD enablement kit is used to install an optical drive cage in a server with less than four hard disk drives. The optional optical drive cage is installed in the bays for hot-swap hard disk drives 5 to 8.
  • Page 97 Optical drive cage Bezel 9. Insert the tabs on the bottom of the bezel into the holes on the chassis. 10. Reinstall the bezel screws and the video connector screws. 11. Align the cable connector with the connector on the rear of the optical drive cage and press the cable connector into the optical drive cage connector until it is firmly seated.

  • Page 98: Installing A Sas/Sata 4 Pac Hdd Option

    “Completing the installation” on page 103. Installing a SAS/SATA 4 Pac HDD option You can install an IBM System x3550 M3 hot-swap SAS/SATA 4 Pac HDD option to add four additional 2.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drives in the server. See http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/ for a list of supported...
  • Page 99 4. Remove the hard disk drives and filler panels from the hard disk drive bays. 5. Remove the screws from the bezel. Bezel screws Video connector screws 6. Remove the screws from the video connector. 7. Pull the top of the bezel out slightly; then, rotate it downward until the tabs on the bottom of the bezel disengages from the chassis and set it aside.

  • Page 100: Installing A Second Microprocessor And Heat Sink

    To confirm that the server supports the adapter that you are installing, see http://www.ibm.com/systems/info/x86servers/serverproven/compat/us/. v Microprocessors are to be installed only by trained service technicians. IBM System x3550 M3 Types 4254 and 7944: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 101 Note: Removing the heat sink from the microprocessor destroys the even distribution of the thermal grease and requires replacing the thermal grease. v To order an additional optional microprocessor, contact your IBM marketing representative or authorized reseller. To install an additional microprocessor and heat sink, complete the following steps: 1.
  • Page 102 Remove the cover from the bottom of the microprocessor installation tool. Press both microprocessor cover release tabs outward (in opposite directions as shown in the illustration) and remove the microprocessor installation tool with the microprocessor attached. IBM System x3550 M3 Types 4254 and 7944: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 103 Installation tool Microprocessor Microprocessor cover release tabs Microprocessor cover f. Carefully align the microprocessor installation tool over the microprocessor socket. Attention: The microprocessor fits only one way on the socket. You must place a microprocessor straight down on the socket to avoid damaging the pins on the socket.
  • Page 104 8. Reinstall the microprocessor 2 air baffle (see “Replacing the microprocessor 2 air baffle” on page 104). 9. Install the sixth fan (see “Installing a hot-swap fan assembly” on page 90). IBM System x3550 M3 Types 4254 and 7944: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 105: Thermal Grease

    Fan tabs Fan connector on the system board Fan 6 Fan 3 Fan 2 Fan 1 Fan connector Fan (side view) If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 103. Thermal grease The thermal grease must be replaced whenever the heat sink has been removed from the top of the microprocessor and is going to be reused or when debris is...

  • Page 106: Installing A Hot-Swap Fan Assembly

    2. Remove the cover (see “Removing the cover” on page 52). 3. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new fan to any unpainted metal surface on the server. Then, remove the new fan from the package. IBM System x3550 M3 Types 4254 and 7944: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 107: Installing A Hot-Swap Ac Power Supply

    Make sure that the devices that you are installing are supported. For a list of supported optional devices for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/systems/info/ x86servers/serverproven/compat/us/. Chapter 2. Installing optional devices...
  • Page 108 Before you install an additional power supply or replace a power supply with one of a different wattage, you may use the IBM Power Configurator utility to determine current system power consumption. For more information and to download the utility, go to http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/bladecenter/resources/ powerconfig.html.
  • Page 109 CAUTION: The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source.
  • Page 110 HZ 10. (IBM Business Partners only) Restart the server. Confirm that it starts correctly and recognizes the newly installed devices, and make sure that no error LEDs are lit. 11. (IBM Business Partners only) Complete the additional steps in “Instructions for IBM Business Partners”...

  • Page 111: Installing The Optional Two-Port Ethernet Adapter

    Installing the optional two-port Ethernet adapter To install the Ethernet adapter, complete the following steps: 1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 44. 2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords. 3.
  • Page 112 Make sure the port connectors on the adapter do not set on the rubber stopper. The following illustration shows the side view of the adapter in the server. Ethernet ports Adapter Chassis System board Rubber stopper IBM System x3550 M3 Types 4254 and 7944: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 113: Installing The Virtual Media Key

    Attention: Make sure the port connectors on the adapter are aligned properly with the chassis on the rear of the server. An incorrectly seated adapter might cause damage to the system board or the adapter. 13. Reinstall the PCI riser-card assembly in PCI riser connector 1 if you have removed it previously (see “Replacing a PCI riser-card assembly”...

  • Page 114: Installing A Usb Embedded Hypervisor Flash Device

    5. Slide the blue lockbar toward the flash device to the locked position until it is seated firmly. IBM System x3550 M3 Types 4254 and 7944: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 115: Installing A Raid Adapter Battery Remotely In The Server

    If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 103. Installing a RAID adapter battery remotely in the server The batteries must be installed only on top of the microprocessor 2 air baffle. To install a RAID adapter battery in the server, complete the following steps: 1.
  • Page 116 From underneath the RAID adapter, insert the screw that you took from the bag and tighten the screw to secure the interposer card to the RAID adapter. 7. Connect one end of the remote batter cable to the interposer card. IBM System x3550 M3 Types 4254 and 7944: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 117 Attention: To avoid damage to the hardware, make sure that the black dot on the remote battery cable connector faces away from the interposer card on the adapter. Do not force the remote battery cable into the connector. 8. Install the RAID adapter on the riser-card and install the riser-card assembly in the server (see “Replacing a PCI riser-card assembly”...
  • Page 118 Note: The positioning of the remote battery depends on the type of remote battery that you install. The long edge of the battery might fit the IBM System x3550 M3 Types 4254 and 7944: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 119: Completing The Installation

    7. Start the server. Confirm that it starts correctly and recognizes the newly installed devices, and make sure that no error LEDs are lit. 8. (IBM Business Partners only) Complete the additional steps in “Instructions for IBM Business Partners” on page 35.

  • Page 120: Replacing The Microprocessor 2 Air Baffle

    6). Press the air baffle down until it is securely seated. IBM System x3550 M3 Types 4254 and 7944: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 121: Replacing The Cover

    Baffle tab Microprocessor 2 air baffle Hole for baffle tab Replacing the cover To replace the server cover, complete the following steps: 1. Align the cover over the server (toward the rear of the server) until the cover edges slip into position over the chassis. Important: 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 122: Updating The Server Configuration

    RAID adapter for information about reconfiguring the disk arrays. For information about configuring the integrated Gigabit Ethernet controller, see “Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller” on page 121. IBM System x3550 M3 Types 4254 and 7944: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 123: 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 124: Using The Setup Utility

    To start the Setup utility, complete the following steps: 1. Turn on the server. Note: Approximately 20 to 40 seconds after the server is connected to power, the power-control button becomes active. IBM System x3550 M3 Types 4254 and 7944: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 125: 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 126 Select this choice to set the date and time in the server, in 24-hour format (hour:minute:second). This choice is on the full Setup utility menu only. v Start Options IBM System x3550 M3 Types 4254 and 7944: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 127 Run the diagnostic programs to get more information about error codes that occur. See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD for instructions for running the diagnostic programs. Important: If the system-error LED on the front of the server is lit but there are no other error indications, clear the IMM system-event log.

  • Page 128: Passwords

    You can unlock the keyboard and mouse by typing the power-on password. If you forget the power-on password, you can regain access to the server in any of the following ways: IBM System x3550 M3 Types 4254 and 7944: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 129 Start the Setup utility and reset the power-on password. v Remove the battery from the server and then reinstall it. See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD for instructions for removing the battery.

  • Page 130: Using The Boot Manager Program

    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:...

  • Page 131: 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 132: Typical Operating-System Installation

    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 133: Using The Integrated Management Module

    Using the integrated management module The integrated management module (IMM) is a second generation of the functions that were formerly provided by the baseboard management controller hardware. It combines service processor functions, video controller, and (when an optional virtual media key is installed) remote presence function in a single chip. The IMM supports the following basic systems-management features: v Environmental monitor with fan speed control for temperature, voltages, fan failure, and power supply failure.

  • Page 134: Using The Embedded Hypervisor

    4. Select Add Boot Option; then, select Embedded Hypervisor. Press Enter, and then select Esc. 5. Select Change Boot Order and then select Commit Changes; then, press Enter. 6. Select Save Settings and then select Exit Setup. IBM System x3550 M3 Types 4254 and 7944: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 135: Using The Remote Presence Capability And Blue-Screen Capture

    Using the remote presence capability and blue-screen capture The remote presence and blue-screen capture features are integrated functions of the integrated management module (IMM). When the optional IBM Virtual Media Key is installed in the server, it activates the remote presence functions. The virtual media key is required to enable the integrated remote presence and blue-screen capture features.

  • Page 136: Obtaining The Ip Address For The Imm

    Enable and disable the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility program from the Setup utility. IBM System x3550 M3 Types 4254 and 7944: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 137: Configuring The Gigabit Ethernet Controller

    2. Under Product support, click System x. 3. Under Popular links, click Software and device drivers. 4. From the Product family menu, select System x3550 M3 and click Go. Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. The actual procedure might vary slightly from what is described in this document.

  • Page 138: Starting The Lsi Configuration Utility Program

    1. From the list of adapters, select the controller (channel) for the drive that you want to format and press Enter. 2. Select SAS Topology and press Enter. 3. Select Direct Attach Devices and press Enter. IBM System x3550 M3 Types 4254 and 7944: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 139: Creating A Raid Array Of Hard Disk Drives

    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 140: The Updatexpress System Pack Installer

    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. 2. Install the IBM Systems Director program.

  • Page 141: 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 142: 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 143: 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 145: 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 146: Important Notes

    IBM makes no representations or warranties with respect to non-IBM products. Support (if any) for the non-IBM products is provided by the third party, not IBM. Some software might differ from its retail version (if available) and might not include user manuals or all program functionality.

  • Page 147: 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 148: 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 149: 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 150: 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) Korea Communications Commission (KCC) statement IBM System x3550 M3 Types 4254 and 7944: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 151: Russia Electromagnetic Interference (Emi) Class A 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. 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 153: Index

    Documentation Browser 3 configuration, server Documentation CD 3 updating 106 updates 1 configuring documentation format 131 with ServerGuide 115 documentation, updated configuring the server 107 finding 5 connecting drives 10 the cables 105 installing 62 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2012...
  • Page 154 ServeRAID adapter advanced feature key 78 simple-swap SATA hard disk drives 64 the heat sink 84, 87 the virtual media key 97 handling static-sensitive devices 46 installing drives 62 installing options 35 IBM System x3550 M3 Types 4254 and 7944: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 155 integrated baseboard management controller 33 light path diagnostics panel (continued) integrated functions 7 controls and LEDs 15 integrated management module location 14 LED 30 NMI button 16 overview 8 Linux license agreement 4 internal cable routing 47 local area network (LAN) 10 internal, system board connectors 37 LSI Configuration program 121 IP address...
  • Page 156 RAS features 11 removing 74, 75 rear view ServeRAID adapter advanced feature key of the server 25 installing 78 redundant ServeRAID support 11 cooling 11 Ethernet connection 11 IBM System x3550 M3 Types 4254 and 7944: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 157 64 UpdateXpress 124 size 7 UpdateXpress System Packs 13 slots updating PCI expansion 6 IBM Systems Director 123 SMP 9 Systems Director, IBM 123 software service and support 126 the server configuration 106 specifications 6 standby mode 31 connector 14, 25...
  • Page 158 X-Architecture technology 9 IBM System x3550 M3 Types 4254 and 7944: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 160 Part Number: 00D9281 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 00D9281...

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