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  • Page 1 System x3690 X5 Types 7147, 7148, 7149, and 7192 Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 3 System x3690 X5 Types 7147, 7148, 7149, and 7192 Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 4 Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in “Notices” on page 153 and the IBM Safety Information, and IBM Environmental Notices and User's Guide on the IBM Documentation CD, and the IBM Warranty Information document that comes with the server.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    . . 94 Turning off the server . . 24 Installing a USB embedded hypervisor flash IBM MAX5 for System x memory expansion module 25 device . . 95 MAX5 features and specifications . . 26 Installing a RAID adapter battery remotely in the What the MAX5 offers.
  • Page 6 Index ....161 Using the documentation . . 150 Getting help and information from the World Wide . 150 System x3690 X5 Types 7147, 7148, 7149, and 7192: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 7: Safety

    Avant d'installer ce produit, lisez les consignes de sécurité. 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. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2011...
  • Page 8 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. Statement 1 System x3690 X5 Types 7147, 7148, 7149, and 7192: Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 9 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 10 Luokan 1 Laserlaite Appareil A Laser de Classe 1 Statement 4 ≥ 18 kg (39.7 lb.) ≥ 32 kg (70.5 lb.) ≥ 55 kg (121.2 lb.) viii System x3690 X5 Types 7147, 7148, 7149, and 7192: Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 11 CAUTION: Use safe practices when lifting. Statement 5 CAUTION: The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. 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 12 Schalldruckpegel beträgt 70 dB(A) oder weniger. United Kingdom - Notice to Customers: This apparatus is approved under approval number NS/G/1234/J/100003 for indirect connection to public telecommunication systems in the United Kingdom. System x3690 X5 Types 7147, 7148, 7149, and 7192: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 13: Chapter 1. The System X3690 X5 Types 7147, 7148, 7149, And 7192 Server

    Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM Documentation CD, which comes with the server. Important: The IBM MAX5 for System x is a Listed Accessory for use with the IBM System x3690 X5 only. In addition to the instructions in Chapter 2, “Installing optional devices,” on page...
  • Page 14 LED (amber) If firmware and documentation updates are available, you can download them from the IBM Web site. The server might have features that are not described in the documentation that comes with the server, and the documentation might be...

  • Page 15: The Ibm Documentation Cd

    Microsoft Windows XP, Windows 2000, or Red Hat Linux v 100 MHz microprocessor v 32 MB of RAM v Adobe Acrobat Reader 3.0 (or later) or xpdf, which comes with Linux operating systems Chapter 1. The System x3690 X5 Types 7147, 7148, 7149, and 7192 server...

  • Page 16: Using The Documentation Browser

    Acrobat search function, or press Alt+F to use the xpdf search function within the document. Click Help for detailed information about using the Documentation Browser. System x3690 X5 Types 7147, 7148, 7149, and 7192: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 17: Related Documentation

    These updates are available from the IBM Web site. To check for updates, go to http://www.ibm.com/supportportal/. Chapter 1. The System x3690 X5 Types 7147, 7148, 7149, and 7192 server...

  • Page 18: Notices And Statements In This Document

    Danger: These statements indicate situations that can be potentially lethal or extremely hazardous to you. A danger statement is placed just before the description of a potentially lethal or extremely hazardous procedure step or situation. System x3690 X5 Types 7147, 7148, 7149, and 7192: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 19: Server Features And Specifications

    Use the Setup utility program to Simple-swap 2.5-inch SATA Drive determine the type and speed of and Backplate kit. the microprocessors. v For a list of supported microprocessors, see http://www.ibm.com/systems/ info/x86servers/serverproven/ compat/us/. Chapter 1. The System x3690 X5 Types 7147, 7148, 7149, and 7192 server...
  • Page 20 This system management connector is dedicated to the IMM functions. v One serial port v Two QPI ports System x3690 X5 Types 7147, 7148, 7149, and 7192: Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 21 The noise emission level stated in the declared (upper limit) sound-power level, in bels, for a random sample of system. Chapter 1. The System x3690 X5 Types 7147, 7148, 7149, and 7192 server...

  • Page 22: What Your Server Offers

    – Microprocessor, input/out hub, and UEFI error logs – Network interfaces and settings – RAID controller configuration – Scalability link status – Service processor (integrated management module) status and configuration – System configuration System x3690 X5 Types 7147, 7148, 7149, and 7192: Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 23 DIMM or rank is disabled. To enable memory sparing through the Setup utility, select System Settings > Memory v VMware ESXi embedded hypervisor Chapter 1. The System x3690 X5 Types 7147, 7148, 7149, and 7192 server...
  • Page 24 Ethernet controller, which supports connection to a 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1000 Mbps network. For more information, see “Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller” on page 146. v Integrated Trusted Platform Module (TPM) System x3690 X5 Types 7147, 7148, 7149, and 7192: Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 25 Emulex 10GbE Custom Adapter for IBM System x Ethernet adapter connection. If the applicable device drivers are installed, this switching occurs without data loss and without user intervention. Chapter 1. The System x3690 X5 Types 7147, 7148, 7149, and 7192 server...
  • Page 26 The Emulex 10GbE Custom Adapter for IBM System x is a virtual fabric adapter. You can configure the adapter into smaller virtual ports (for example, up to eight virtual NICs or combination of vNICs and CNA). You can also upgrade to Fiber Channel without purchasing a Fiber Channel adapter or an Ethernet adapter.

  • Page 27: Reliability, Availability, And Serviceability

    Interface (ACPI) v Power-on self-test (POST) v Predictive Failure Analysis (PFA) alerts on memory, microprocessors, SAS/SATA hard disk drives or solid state drives, fans, power supplies, and VRM Chapter 1. The System x3690 X5 Types 7147, 7148, 7149, and 7192 server...

  • Page 28: Ibm Systems Director

    Discovering, navigating, and visualizing systems on the network with the detailed inventory and relationships to the other network resources System x3690 X5 Types 7147, 7148, 7149, and 7192: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 29: Server Controls, Leds, And Power

    SATA hard disk drives and solid state drives. When one of these LED are 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),...

  • Page 30: Operator Information Panel

    Flashing slowly (once per second): The server is turned off and is ready to be turned on. You can press the power-control button to turn on the server. System x3690 X5 Types 7147, 7148, 7149, and 7192: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 31: Light Path Diagnostics 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 locator button, the LED will be lit and it will continue to be lit until you press it again to turn it off.
  • Page 32 You might have to use a pen or the end of a straightened paper clip to press the button. You can also use it to force a blue screen memory dump. Use this button only when you are directed to do so by the IBM service support.

  • Page 33: Rear View

    AC power LED: Each hot-swap power supply has an ac power LED and a dc power LED. When the ac power LED is lit, it indicates that sufficient power is Chapter 1. The System x3690 X5 Types 7147, 7148, 7149, and 7192 server...
  • Page 34 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.

  • Page 35: Server Power Features

    The amount of memory that is reserved for system resources depends on the operating system, the configuration of the server, and the configured PCI options. Chapter 1. The System x3690 X5 Types 7147, 7148, 7149, and 7192 server...

  • Page 36: Turning Off The Server

    The integrated management module (IMM) can turn off the server as an automatic response to a critical system failure. System x3690 X5 Types 7147, 7148, 7149, and 7192: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 37: Ibm Max5 For System X Memory Expansion Module

    MAX5 memory expansion module. For information about the terms of the warranty for the MAX5 expansion module, see the documentation that comes with the expansion module. Chapter 1. The System x3690 X5 Types 7147, 7148, 7149, and 7192 server...

  • Page 38: Max5 Features And Specifications

    “Installing a MAX5 memory v Power-on LEDs rack servers using QPI cables module” on page 120 for more information). v Power supply LEDs Fans: v Five hot-swap 40 mm fans System x3690 X5 Types 7147, 7148, 7149, and 7192: Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 39 The declared sound-power levels indicate an upper limit, below which a large number of computers will operate. Chapter 1. The System x3690 X5 Types 7147, 7148, 7149, and 7192 server...

  • Page 40: What The Max5 Offers

    Memory redundant bit steering (RBS) and error correcting code (ECC) v Memory mirroring support (mirrored DIMMs are mutually exclusive of each other) v QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) fail down v Rear serviceability power supplies System x3690 X5 Types 7147, 7148, 7149, and 7192: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 41: Max5 Indicators, Leds, And Power

    – Configuration error LED: When this amber LED is lit, it indicates a configuration error. The memory LED might be lit to indicate a memory configuration error. Chapter 1. The System x3690 X5 Types 7147, 7148, 7149, and 7192 server...

  • Page 42: Rear View

    Rear view The following illustration shows the indicators on the rear of the IBM MAX5 for System x (MAX5) memory expansion module. Power connectors port 1 port 2 port 3 port 1 port 2 port 3 port 4 Power-on EXA port 1...

  • Page 43: Turning The Max5 On And Off

    You can disconnect the MAX5 expansion module power cords from the power source to shut off all power immediately without damaging the MAX5, but it might cause an unrecoverable error and loss of data on the connected server. Chapter 1. The System x3690 X5 Types 7147, 7148, 7149, and 7192 server...
  • Page 44 System x3690 X5 Types 7147, 7148, 7149, and 7192: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 45: Chapter 2. Installing Optional Devices

    Chapter 2. Installing optional devices This chapter provides detailed instructions for installing optional hardware devices in the server and the IBM MAX5 for System x memory expansion module. In addition to the instructions in this chapter for installing optional hardware devices, updating the firmware and device drivers, and completing the installation, IBM Business Partners must also complete the steps in “Instructions for IBM...

  • Page 46: Installing Hardware Devices In The Server

    Support information for IBM Business Partners is available at http:// www.ibm.com/partnerworld/pwhome.nsf/weblook/index_us.html. Server components The following illustration shows the major components in the server. The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware. System x3690 X5 Types 7147, 7148, 7149, and 7192: Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 47 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 Chapter 2.

  • Page 48: System-Board Internal Connectors

    System-board internal connectors The following illustration shows the internal connectors on the system board. System x3690 X5 Types 7147, 7148, 7149, and 7192: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 49: 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 50: System-Board Switches And Jumpers

    Pins 1 and 2: Normal (default) Loads the primary server firmware ROM page. v Pins 2 and 3: Loads the secondary (backup) server firmware ROM page. System x3690 X5 Types 7147, 7148, 7149, and 7192: Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 51 Table 3. System board jumper (continued) Jumper number Jumper name Jumper setting Note: 1. If no jumper is present, the server responds as if the pins are set to 1 and 2. 2. Changing the position of the UEFI boot recovery jumper from pins 1 and 2 to pins 2 and 3 before the server is turned on alters which flash ROM page is loaded.

  • Page 52: System-Board Leds

    2. Any system-board switch or jumper blocks that are not shown in the illustrations in this document are reserved. System-board LEDs The following illustration shows the light-emitting diodes (LEDs) on the system board. System x3690 X5 Types 7147, 7148, 7149, and 7192: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 53: System-Board Optional Device Connectors

    System-board optional device connectors The following illustration shows the connectors on the system board for user-installable optional devices. Optional 16-DIMM memory tray The following illustration shows the connectors and LEDs on the optional 16-DIMM memory tray: Chapter 2. Installing optional devices...

  • Page 54: Pci Riser Card With Three Slots

    PCI slot 3 error LEDs error LEDs error LEDs USB embedded hypervisor flash USB connector device connector PCI riser card Slot 5, PCI Express Gen2 , low profile System x3690 X5 Types 7147, 7148, 7149, and 7192: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 55: Pci Riser Card With Two Slots

    PCI riser card with two slots The following illustrations show the connectors and LEDs on the optional two-slot PCI riser card: Slot 1, Slot 2, PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI Express PCI Express error LED error LED Gen2 x8 Gen2 x8 PCI riser card PCI riser card with one slot...

  • Page 56: Installation Guidelines

    Back up all important data before you make changes to disk drives. v Have a small flat-blade screwdriver available. v To view the error LEDs on the system board and internal components, leave the server connected to power. System x3690 X5 Types 7147, 7148, 7149, and 7192: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 57: System Reliability Guidelines

    v You do not have to turn off the server to install or replace hot-swap power supplies, hot-swap fans, or hot-plug Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices. However, you must turn off the server before you perform any steps that involve removing or installing adapter cables and you must disconnect the power source from the server before you perform any steps that involve removing or installing a riser card.

  • Page 58: Handling Static-Sensitive Devices

    4. Press in on the blue tab on the cover-release latch and lift the cover-release latch up (the cover slides to the rear). Lift the cover off the server and set it aside. System x3690 X5 Types 7147, 7148, 7149, and 7192: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 59: Removing The Memory Tray

    Top cover Cover release latch If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 112. Removing the memory tray To remove the memory tray, complete the following steps: 1. Read the safety information that begins on page “Safety” on page v and “Installation guidelines”...

  • Page 60: Removing The Dimm Air Baffle

    4. If any remote RAID adapter batteries are stored in the RAID battery trays on top of the DIMM air baffle, remove the battery tray and set it aside. System x3690 X5 Types 7147, 7148, 7149, and 7192: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 61: Removing The Microprocessor Air Baffle

    DIMM RAID air baffle battery trays 5. Lift the DIMM air baffle from the server and set it aside. 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.

  • Page 62: Removing The Fan Cage Assembly

    5. Squeeze the tabs on the ends of the fan cage assembly release latches and rotate the release latches up until the assembly disengages from the chassis; then, lift the fan cage assembly out of the server. System x3690 X5 Types 7147, 7148, 7149, and 7192: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 63: Installing A Memory Module

    DIMMs (see “System-board optional device connectors” on page 41 for the location of the DIMM connectors): v 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 only industry-standard double-data-rate 3 (DDR3), 1333 MHz PC3-10600R-999, 1066 MHz PC3-8500, or 1600 MHz PC3-12800,...
  • Page 64 Total = 1 TB of memory Note: The server can support a maximum 1 TB of system memory when both the optional memory tray and an optional IBM MAX5 for System x memory expansion module is installed and fully populated with 16 GB DIMMs.
  • Page 65 16-DIMM optional memory tray is installed in the server, and an additional 512 GB of memory when an optional 32-DIMM IBM MAX5 for System x memory expansion module is attached to the server, for a total of 1 TB of system memory.
  • Page 66 26, 31 Pair 7 4, 5 20, 21 Pair 8 12, 13 28, 29 v Memory-mirroring mode: When you use the memory mirroring feature, consider the following information: System x3690 X5 Types 7147, 7148, 7149, and 7192: Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 67 This is applicable also when an optional memory tray is installed in the server and an optional IBM MAX5 for System x memory expansion module attached to the server. You must install DIMMs in sets of four DIMMs for memory-mirroring mode in each (server, memory tray, and the MAX5).
  • Page 68 To install a DIMM, complete the following steps: 1. Read the safety information that begins on page “Safety” on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page 44. System x3690 X5 Types 7147, 7148, 7149, and 7192: Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 69 2. Turn off the server (see “Turning off the server” on page 24) and all attached peripheral devices. Disconnect all power cords; then, disconnect all external cables from the server. 3. Remove the top cover (see “Removing the server top cover” on page 46). 4.

  • Page 70: Installing Drives

    PCI Express slots covered or occupied. When you install a drive, save the EMC shield and filler panel from the bay in the event that you later remove the device. System x3690 X5 Types 7147, 7148, 7149, and 7192: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 71: Installing 2.5-Inch And 1.8-Inch Hot-Swap Drives

    Installing 2.5-inch and 1.8-inch hot-swap drives To install a hot-swap SAS or SATA drive, complete the following steps. Note: If you install only one drive, you must install it in drive bay 0. 1. Read the safety information that begins on page “Safety” on page v and “Installation guidelines”...
  • Page 72 8. Complete the additional steps in “Instructions for IBM Business Partners” on page 34. For information on the supported combination of drive backplane configurations, see “Supported SAS/SATA drive backplane configurations” on page 62. System x3690 X5 Types 7147, 7148, 7149, and 7192: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 73: Ids For Hot-Swap Drives

    IDs for hot-swap drives The hot-swap-drive ID that is assigned to each drive is printed on the front of the server. The following illustrations show the location of the IDs of the drives. The ID numbers and the drive bay numbers are the same. Note: 1.

  • Page 74: Supported Sas/Sata Drive Backplane Configurations

    SAS signal connector connector SAS power connector 8x2.5-inch drive backplane rear view: SAS signal SAS signal connector connector Cofiguration SAS power connector connector 8x1.8-inch drive backplane rear view: System x3690 X5 Types 7147, 7148, 7149, and 7192: Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 75 You can install a combination of 2.5-inch and 1.8-inch SAS/SATA drive backplanes in the server for the maximum drive capacity. However, any SAS/SATA adapter that you install in the server must be capable of supporting two internal, 4-lane SAS/SATA signal connectors. The following illustrations show the supported SAS/SATA drive backplane configurations: Note: 1.
  • Page 76 This configuration consists of one 4x2.5-inch drive backplane and one 8x1.8-inch drive backplane and requires three SAS signal cables. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Empty Empty System x3690 X5 Types 7147, 7148, 7149, and 7192: Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 77 The following illustrations show the supported combination of drive backplane configurations that you can use to support 16 drives: This configuration consists of four 4x2.5-inch drive backplanes and requires four SAS signal cables. This configuration consists of one 8x2.5-inch drive backplane and two 4x2.5-inch drive backplanes and requires four SAS signal cables.
  • Page 78 This configuration consists of one 4x2.5-inch drive backplane and two 8x1.8-inch drive backplanes and requires five SAS signal cables. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 20 21 22 23 Empty System x3690 X5 Types 7147, 7148, 7149, and 7192: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 79: Installing An Optional Cd/Dvd Drive

    The following illustrations show the supported combination of drive backplane configurations that you can use to support 24 drives: This configuration consists of two 4x2.5-inch drive backplanes and two 8x1.8-inch drive backplanes and requires six SAS signal cables. 20 21 22 23 24 28 29 30 31 This configuration consists of one 8x2.5-inch drive backplane and two 8x1.8-inch drive backplanes and requires six SAS signal cables.
  • Page 80 There are no serviceable parts inside the device. v Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure. System x3690 X5 Types 7147, 7148, 7149, and 7192: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 81: Installing A Pci Riser-Card Assembly

    DANGER Some laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser diode. Note the following. Laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view directly with optical instruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam. Class 1 Laser Product Laser Klasse 1 Laser Klass 1...

  • Page 82: Installing An Adapter

    IBM ServeRAID M5015 SAS/SATA adapter, which provides RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 10, and 50. The optional IBM ServeRAID B5015 SSD adapter and the optional IBM 6 Gb Solid State Drive (SDD) Host Bus Adapter are also available for purchase.
  • Page 83 4, 3, 1, and then 2 Adapter Note: When you install an IBM ServeRAID M5015 SAS/SATA adapter or a ServeRAID M5014 SAS/SATA adapter that has an M5000 battery in the server, you must also use the ServeRAID M5000 Series Battery Remote Mount Cable option to mount the battery remotely in the server.
  • Page 84 Press the edge of the connector firmly into the riser-card assembly. Make sure that the adapter snaps into the riser-card assembly securely. System x3690 X5 Types 7147, 7148, 7149, and 7192: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 85: Installing An Ibm Serveraid M1015 Sas/Sata Controller

    3. You can use this adapter only with 2.5-inch hot-swap drives. 4. When the IBM 4x4 Drive Backplane ServeRAID Expansion adapter is installed in the server, this adapter installs in slot 2 on the two-slot PCI riser card ( see Table 11 on page 71).
  • Page 86 1 on the adapter to port 1 on the drive backplane, port 2 to port 2, and port 3 to port 3 (depending on the drive backplanes you installed in the server). System x3690 X5 Types 7147, 7148, 7149, and 7192: Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 87 Cable tie loops Scalability connector cover Cable ties Adapter Microprocessor air baffle SAS signal cable SAS signal cable guide If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 112. Chapter 2.

  • Page 88: Installing An Optional Ibm Serveraid M5015 Sas/Sata Controller

    4. Carefully grasp the riser-card assembly by the blue touch points and pull it until the riser-card assembly disengages from the connector on the system board; then set it aside. System x3690 X5 Types 7147, 7148, 7149, and 7192: Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 89 5. Touch the static-protective package that contains the ServeRAID M5015 SAS/SATA adapter to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server; then, grasp the adapter by the top edge or upper corners of the adapter and remove it from the package. 6.
  • Page 90 SAS signal cable SAS signal cable guide If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 112. System x3690 X5 Types 7147, 7148, 7149, and 7192: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 91: Installing An Optional Ibm Serveraid B5015 Ssd Controller

    Port 0 ServeRAID B5015 You can purchase an optional IBM ServeRAID B5015 solid state drive (SSD) SAS/SATA controller. This adapter can be installed only in the PCI slots listed in Table 11 on page 71. For configuration information, see the ServeRAID documentation at http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/.
  • Page 92 1 on the adapter to port 1 on the drive backplane, port 2 to port 2, and port 3 to port 3 (depending on the drive backplanes you installed in the server). System x3690 X5 Types 7147, 7148, 7149, and 7192: Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 93 Cable tie loops Scalability connector cover Cable ties Adapter Microprocessor air baffle SAS signal cable SAS signal cable guide If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 112. Chapter 2.

  • Page 94: Installing An Optional Ibm 4X4 Drive Backplane Serveraid Expansion Adapter

    4. Carefully grasp the riser-card assembly by the blue touch points and pull it up until the riser-card assembly disengages from the connector on the system board; then set it aside. System x3690 X5 Types 7147, 7148, 7149, and 7192: Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 95 5. Touch the static-protective package that contains the ServeRAID expansion adapter to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server; then, grasp the adapter by the top edge or upper corners of the adapter and remove it from the package. 6.
  • Page 96 (depending on the drive backplane you install in the server). If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 112. System x3690 X5 Types 7147, 7148, 7149, and 7192: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 97: Installing A Second Microprocessor And Heat Sink

    Do not mix four-core, six-core, and eight-core microprocessors in the same server. v The microprocessor options that IBM supports are limited by the capacity and capability of the server. Any microprocessor options that you install must have the same specifications as the microprocessor(s) that came with the server.
  • Page 98 Attention: When you handle static-sensitive devices, take precautions to avoid damage from static electricity. For details about handling these devices, see “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 46. System x3690 X5 Types 7147, 7148, 7149, and 7192: Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 99 Microprocessor bracket frame Microprocessor release lever c. Remove the socket cover from the microprocessor socket. The microprocessor socket might have the socket cover style shown in illustration A or the style shown in illustration B. Socket dust cover Socket dust cover d.
  • Page 100 Twist the handle of the installation tool clockwise to secure the microprocessor in the tool. System x3690 X5 Types 7147, 7148, 7149, and 7192: Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 101 Note: You can pick up or release the microprocessor by twisting the microprocessor installation tool handle. Handle Installation tool Microprocessor k. Carefully align the microprocessor installation tool over the microprocessor socket. Twist the handle of the microprocessor tool counterclockwise to insert the microprocessor into the socket.
  • Page 102 17. Reconnect any cables that your disconnected from the adapters or system board. If you have other options to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 112. System x3690 X5 Types 7147, 7148, 7149, and 7192: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 103: Thermal Grease

    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 found in the grease. When you are installing the heat sink on the same microprocessor that is was removed from, make sure that the following requirements are met: v The thermal grease on the heat sink and microprocessor is not contaminated.

  • Page 104: Installing A Hot-Swap Power Supply

    To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source. Statement 8 System x3690 X5 Types 7147, 7148, 7149, and 7192: Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 105 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 106: Installing The Optional Power Interposer Card Assembly

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  • Page 107: Installing A Usb Embedded Hypervisor Flash Device

    Power supply Power interposer connector 3 card Power supply connector 4 Power cable connector Power header connectors 6. Install the power supplies that came with the power interposer card option (see “Installing a hot-swap power supply” on page 92). If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation”...
  • Page 108 Lockbar USB Hypervisor If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 112. System x3690 X5 Types 7147, 7148, 7149, and 7192: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 109: Installing A Raid Adapter Battery Remotely In The Server

    Installing a RAID adapter battery remotely in the server When you install multiple RAID adapters in the server that come with batteries, the RAID batteries must be installed remotely to prevent the batteries from overheating. The batteries must be installed in the RAID battery trays on top of the memory tray or the DIMM air baffle (whichever one is installed in the server).
  • Page 110 RAID adapter is installed. Attention: Make sure that the cable is not pinched and does not cover any connectors or obstruct any components on the system board. System x3690 X5 Types 7147, 7148, 7149, and 7192: Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 111 Chapter 2. Installing optional devices...
  • Page 112 10. Install the battery on the RAID battery tray: System x3690 X5 Types 7147, 7148, 7149, and 7192: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 113: Installing The Optional Simple-Swap Sata Drive And Backplate Assembly

    11. Take the battery retention clip and place it underneath the other tab while pressing the release tab toward the side of the server; then, press it down until it snaps in place to hold the battery carrier firmly in place. If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now.
  • Page 114 10. Connect the backplate cable to the CD/DVD/simple-swap SATA drive backplate connector on the system board. 11. Install the simple-swap drive into the drive bay nearest the operator information panel. System x3690 X5 Types 7147, 7148, 7149, and 7192: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 115: Installing The 8X1.8-Inch Hot-Swap Drive Backplane Assembly

    a. Remove the 4x2.5-inch filler panel on the front of the server next to the information panel. b. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new drive to any unpainted metal surface on the server; then, remove the drive from the package and place it on a static-protective surface.
  • Page 116 See the following example illustration. System x3690 X5 Types 7147, 7148, 7149, and 7192: Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 117 9. Connect the signal cables to the drive backplane assembly and to the adapter. Be sure to route the signal cables through the SAS cable guide and up and over the rear of the microprocessor air baffle; then, through the loops on the scalability connector cover and then to the adapter (see the following illustration).

  • Page 118: Installing The 8X2.5-Inch Hot-Swap Drive Backplane

    The power connector on the end of the gray cable (which might be labelled 2/4) connects to backplane connectors 2 or 4 on the system board. System x3690 X5 Types 7147, 7148, 7149, and 7192: Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 119 8. Connect the signal cables to the drive backplane assembly and to the adapter. Be sure to route the signal cables through the SAS cable guide and up and over the rear of the microprocessor air baffle; then, through the loops on the scalability connector cover and then to the adapter (see the following illustration).
  • Page 120 10. Reinstall the fan cage assembly (see “Replacing the fan cage assembly” on page 114). If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 112. System x3690 X5 Types 7147, 7148, 7149, and 7192: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 121: Installing The 4X2.5-Inch Hot-Swap Drive Backplane

    Installing the 4x2.5-inch hot-swap drive backplane To install the 4x2.5-inch hot-swap drive backplane, complete the following steps: 1. Read the safety information that begins on page “Safety” on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page 44. 2. Turn off the server (see “Turning off the server” on page 24) and all attached peripheral devices.
  • Page 122 Use the cable ties (as shown in the illustration) that come with the drive backplane to secure the SAS cables so that they do not get in the System x3690 X5 Types 7147, 7148, 7149, and 7192: Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 123 way or get damaged. Cable tie loops Scalability connector cover Cable ties Adapter Microprocessor air baffle SAS signal cable SAS signal cable guide 9. Install the drive filler panel. 10. Reinstall the fan cage assembly (see “Replacing the fan cage assembly” on page 114).

  • Page 124: Completing The Installation

    2. Align the tabs on the sides of the DIMM air baffle with the slots on the power supply cage and the chassis wall and lower the DIMM air baffle into the server. DIMM RAID air baffle battery trays Alignment slots System x3690 X5 Types 7147, 7148, 7149, and 7192: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 125: Replacing The Microprocessor Air Baffle

    Replacing the microprocessor air baffle To install the microprocessor air baffle, complete the following steps: 1. Read the safety information that begins on page “Safety” on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page 44. 2. Align the tabs on the air baffle with the slots on the power supply cage and the chassis wall;...

  • Page 126: Replacing The Fan Cage Assembly

    1. Align the tabs on the fan cage assembly with the slots on both sides of the chassis and lower it into the server. Release latch Fan cage assembly Release latch Slots System x3690 X5 Types 7147, 7148, 7149, and 7192: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 127: Replacing The Server Top Cover

    2. Squeeze the tabs on the ends of the fan cage assembly release latches and hold them while rotating the release latches down until the release latches are in the locked position. Note: It is easier to rotate the release latches to the locked position in the server when you squeeze the tabs and hold them.

  • Page 128: Connecting The Cables

    For information about cabling the server and MAX5 in a rack cabinet, see the documentation that comes with the QPI cabling option and the EXA cabling option. System x3690 X5 Types 7147, 7148, 7149, and 7192: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 129: Updating The Server Configuration

    MAX5 without updating the server firmware, you might get unexpected system behavior or the server might not power on. For special instructions to follow before you attach the MAX5 to the server, go to http://www.ibm.com/ support/entry/portal/docdisplay?lndocid=MIGR-5085756. If the server has an optional RAID adapter and you have installed or removed a hard disk drive, see the documentation that comes with the RAID adapter for information about reconfiguring the disk arrays.

  • Page 130: Removing The Max5 Bezel

    1. Read the safety information that begins on page “Safety” on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page 44. 2. Press in on the release tabs on both end of the bezel and pull it off the chassis. System x3690 X5 Types 7147, 7148, 7149, and 7192: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 131: Removing The Max5 System-Board Tray

    Alignment Release Alignment Bezel Release Removing the MAX5 system-board tray To remove the MAX5 system-board tray, complete the following steps: 1. Read the safety information that begins on page “Safety” on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page 44. 2. Turn off the host server (see “Turning off the server” on page 24) and all attached peripheral devices.

  • Page 132: Installing A Max5 Memory Module

    MAX5 is connected to as noted below: – When connecting the MAX5 to IBM System x3690 X5 Machine Types 7148 and 7149: - Install only 1.5-volt DIMMs in the MAX5.
  • Page 133 v When you populate DIMMs in the MAX5, populate the larger capacity DIMMs first; then the smaller capacity DIMMs. See Table 16 on page 122 for non-mirroring mode DIMM population sequence and Table 17 on page 123 for memory-mirroring mode DIMM population sequence. v The MAX5 provides eight memory ports (memory channels) and each memory port supports up to four DIMMs.
  • Page 134 64 GB of memory installed, only 32 GB of addressable memory is available when you use memory mirroring. - The following table lists the DIMM installation sequence for memory-mirroring mode. System x3690 X5 Types 7147, 7148, 7149, and 7192: Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 135 Table 17. Memory-mirroring mode DIMM population sequence for the MAX5 memory expansion module Sets of 4 DIMMs DIMM connector population sequence Set 1 9, 16, 28, 29 Set 2 1, 8, 20, 21 Set 3 11, 14, 26, 31 Set 4 3, 6, 18, 23 Set 5 10, 15, 27, 30...
  • Page 136 11. Replace the system-board tray (“Replacing the MAX5 system-board tray” on page 127). Grasp the system-board tray on both sides (near the stop-tabs) and align the system-board tray with the chassis. System x3690 X5 Types 7147, 7148, 7149, and 7192: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 137: Installing A Max5 Hot-Swap Power Supply

    Confirm that the MAX5 supports the power supply that you are installing, see http://www.ibm.com/systems/info/x86servers/serverproven/compat/us/. v The IBM MAX5 for System x memory expansion module comes with one 675-watt hot-swap 12-volt output power supply. The input voltage is 110 V ac or 220 V ac auto-sensing.
  • Page 138 6. Route the power cord through the power cord retention clip so that it does not accidentally become disconnected. 7. Connect the power cord for the new power supply to the power-cord connector on the power supply. System x3690 X5 Types 7147, 7148, 7149, and 7192: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 139: Completing The Max5 Installation

    10. Restart the host server. Confirm that it starts correctly and recognizes the newly installed devices, and make sure that no error LEDs are lit. 11. Complete the additional steps in “Instructions for IBM Business Partners” on page 34. Completing the MAX5 installation...

  • Page 140: Replacing The Max5 Bezel

    Power-on EXA port 1 AC LED (green) link Locate EXA port 2 DC LED (green) link Power supply System EXA port 3 fault (error) LED error link System x3690 X5 Types 7147, 7148, 7149, and 7192: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 141: Updating The Max5 Configuration

    Updating the MAX5 configuration No configuration updates are required to be made directly to the MAX5 memory expansion module. When the host server configuration is updated, the updates are automatically applied to the MAX5 through the host server IMM. Chapter 2. Installing optional devices...
  • Page 142 System x3690 X5 Types 7147, 7148, 7149, and 7192: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 143: Chapter 3. Configuring The Server

    For more information about using this program, see “Using the Boot Manager program” on page 139. v IBM ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD The ServerGuide program provides software-setup tools and installation tools that are designed for the server. Use this CD during the installation of the server to configure basic hardware features, such as an integrated SAS/SATA controller with RAID capabilities, and to simplify the installation of your operating system.

  • Page 144: Using The Setup Utility

    Setup utility menu. If you do not type the administrator password, a limited Setup utility menu is available. 3. Select settings to view or change. System x3690 X5 Types 7147, 7148, 7149, and 7192: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 145: Setup Utility Menu Choices

    Setup utility menu choices The following choices are on the Setup utility main menu for the UEFI. Depending on the version of the IBM System x Server Firmware (server firmware), some menu choices might differ slightly from these descriptions. For more information on UEFI-compliant firmware, go to http://www-947.ibm.com/systems/support/...
  • Page 146 IP address or have DHCP assign the IMM IP address; save the network changes; and reset the IMM. - Reset IMM to Defaults System x3690 X5 Types 7147, 7148, 7149, and 7192: Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 147 Select this choice to view or reset IMM to the default settings. - Reset IMM Select this choice to reset the IMM settings. – Legacy Support Select this choice to view or set legacy support. - Force Legacy Video on Boot Select this choice to force INT video support, if the operating system does not support UEFI video output standards.
  • Page 148 Select this choice to exit from the Setup utility. If you have not saved the changes that you have made in the settings, you are asked whether you want to save the changes or exit without saving them. System x3690 X5 Types 7147, 7148, 7149, and 7192: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 149: Passwords

    Start the Setup utility and reset the power-on password. v Remove the battery from the server and then reinstall it. See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM Documentation CD for instructions for removing the battery.
  • Page 150 Setup utility and reset the power-on password. You do not have to return the switch to the previous position. The power-on password override switch does not affect the administrator password. System x3690 X5 Types 7147, 7148, 7149, and 7192: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 151: Administrator Password

    Administrator password If an administrator password is set, you must type the administrator password for access to the full Setup utility menu. You can use any combination of 6 to 20 printable ASCII characters for the password. Attention: If you set an administrator password and then forget it, there is no way to change, override, or remove it.

  • Page 152: The Updatexpress System Pack Installer

    View the overview to learn about ServerGuide features. d. View the readme file to review installation tips for your operating system and adapter. e. Start the operating-system installation. You will need your operating-system System x3690 X5 Types 7147, 7148, 7149, and 7192: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 153: 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 154: Installing Your Operating System Without Using Serverguide

    Operating-system failure blue screen capture. v PCI configuration data. v PECI 2 support. v Power/reset control (power-on, hard and soft shutdown, hard and soft reset, schedule power control). System x3690 X5 Types 7147, 7148, 7149, and 7192: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 155: Using The Embedded Hypervisor

    Using the embedded hypervisor The VMware ESXi embedded hypervisor software is available on the optional IBM USB flash device with embedded hypervisor. The USB flash device can be installed in the USB connector on the low-profile (see the following illustration), SAS/SATA riser card in PCI riser slot 2 on the system board.
  • Page 156 2. Insert the VMware Recovery CD into the CD or DVD drive. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen. For additional information and instructions, see the VMware ESXi Server 31 Embedded Setup Guide a http://www.vmware.com/pdf/vi3_35/esx_3i_e/r35/ vi3_35_25_3i_setup.pdf System x3690 X5 Types 7147, 7148, 7149, and 7192: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 157: Using The Remote Presence And Blue-Screen Capture Features

    Using the remote presence and blue-screen capture features The remote presence and blue-screen capture features are integrated functions of the integrated management module (IMM). The remote presence feature provides the following functions: v Remotely viewing video with graphics resolutions up to 1280 x 1024 at 75 Hz, regardless of the system state v Remotely accessing the server, using the keyboard and mouse from a remote client...

  • Page 158: Logging On To The Web Interface

    For device drivers and information about configuring the Ethernet controllers, see the Broadcom NetXtreme II Gigabit Ethernet Software CD that comes with the server. To find updated information about configuring the controllers, see http://www.ibm.com/supportportal/. System x3690 X5 Types 7147, 7148, 7149, and 7192: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 159: Configuring Raid Arrays

    6. Follow the instructions in the documentation for your RAID controller. IBM Advanced Settings Utility program The IBM Advanced Settings Utility (ASU) program is an alternative to the Setup utility for modifying UEFI settings. Use the ASU program online or out of band to modify UEFI settings from the command line without the need to restart the system to access the Setup utility.

  • Page 160: Updating Ibm Systems Director

    Updating IBM Systems Director If you plan to use IBM Systems Director to manage the server, you must check for the latest applicable IBM Systems Director updates and interim fixes. Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. The actual procedure might vary slightly from what is described in this document.

  • Page 161: Appendix. Getting Help And Technical Assistance

    Appendix. 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 162: Using The Documentation

    The troubleshooting information or the diagnostic programs might tell you that you need additional or updated device drivers or other software. IBM maintains pages on the World Wide Web where you can get the latest technical information and download device drivers and updates.

  • Page 163: Hardware Service And Support

    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. For IBM support telephone numbers, see http://www.ibm.com/planetwide/ .
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  • Page 165: Notices

    Consult your local IBM representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to an IBM product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that IBM product, program, or service may be used. Any functionally equivalent product, program, or service that does not infringe any IBM intellectual property right may be used instead.

  • Page 166: Trademarks

    Trademarks IBM, the IBM logo, and ibm.com are trademarks or registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. If these and other IBM trademarked terms are marked on their first ® ™ occurrence in this information with a trademark symbol ( ), these symbols indicate U.S.

  • Page 167: 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 168: Documentation Format

    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 169: Industry Canada Class A Emission Compliance Statement

    IBM cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a nonrecommended modification of the product, including the fitting of non-IBM option cards. Attention: This is an EN 55022 Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

  • Page 170: Germany Class A Statement

    Technical Regulations, Department M456 IBM-Allee 1, 71137 Ehningen, Germany Telephone: +49 7032 15-2937 Email: tjahn@de.ibm.com Generelle Informationen: Das Gerät erfüllt die Schutzanforderungen nach EN 55024 und EN 55022 Klasse System x3690 X5 Types 7147, 7148, 7149, and 7192: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 171: Japan Vcci Class A Statement

    Japan VCCI Class A statement This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI). If this equipment is used in a domestic environment, radio interference may occur, in which case the user may be required to take corrective actions.

  • Page 172: People's Republic Of China Class A Electronic Emission Statement

    People's Republic of China Class A electronic emission statement Taiwan Class A compliance statement System x3690 X5 Types 7147, 7148, 7149, and 7192: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 173: Index

    8x2.5-inch drives 62 blue screen capture features 12, 131 gaseous 9, 155 supported configurations 62 blue-screen capture feature controllers drive backplane assembly, 4x2.5-inch overview 12, 131, 145 Ethernet 146 hot-swap blue-screen feature 145 installing 109 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2011...
  • Page 174 IBM MAX5 for System x serviceability installing DIMMs 120 supported by the MAX5 memory IBM Systems Director 11 expansion module 28 systems management tool 16 ServerGuide 141 updating 148 System x3690 X5 Types 7147, 7148, 7149, and 7192: Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 175 Preboot, DSA 10 MAX5 features and specifications 26 sequence presence detection button 19 MAX5 indicators, LEDs, and power on the server 54 product service, IBM Taiwan 151 on the front 29 NOS installation on the rear 30 with ServerGuide 141 Index...
  • Page 176 24 handling 46 embedded hypervisor 143 turning it on 23 switch block, on the system board 39 the boot manager program 139 System x3690 X5 Types 7147, 7148, 7149, and 7192: Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 177 (continued) the remote presence feature 145 the Setup utility 132 using best practices to apply firmware and device-driver updates 33 Utility program IBM Advanced Settings 147 utility, Setup menu choices 133 starting 132 using 132 video connector front 18...
  • Page 178 System x3690 X5 Types 7147, 7148, 7149, and 7192: Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 180 Part Number: 81Y9074 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 81Y9074...

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