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  • Page 1 System x3620 M3 Type 7376 Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 3 System x3620 M3 Type 7376 Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 4 Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the information in Appendix B, “Notices,” on page 107, 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

    ... . 11 IBM Systems Director ..... . 12 The UpdateXpress System Pack Installer ....13 Server controls, LEDs, and power .
  • Page 6 Hardware service and support ....106 IBM Taiwan product service ....106 Appendix B.
  • Page 7 Trademarks......107 Important notes ......108 Particulate contamination.
  • Page 8 System x3620 M3 Type 7376: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 9: Safety

    Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen (Safety Information) før du installerer dette produktet. Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança. Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad. Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2010...
  • Page 10 Be sure to read all caution and danger statements in this document before you perform the procedures. Read any additional safety information that comes with the server or optional device before you install the device. viii System x3620 M3 Type 7376: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 11 Statement 1: DANGER Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: v Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm. v Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet.
  • Page 12 Statement 2: CAUTION: When replacing the lithium battery, use only IBM Part Number 33F8354 or an equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer. If your system has a module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with the same module type made by the same manufacturer.
  • Page 13 Statement 3: CAUTION: When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic devices, or transmitters) are installed, note the following: v Do not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable parts inside the device.
  • Page 14 The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source. System x3620 M3 Type 7376: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 15 Statement 8: CAUTION: Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following label attached. Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present inside any component that has this label attached. There are no serviceable parts inside these components.
  • Page 16 System x3620 M3 Type 7376: Installation and User’s Guide...

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

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

    You can download an IBM ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD to help you configure the hardware, install device drivers, and install the operating system. For more information, see “Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD” on page For a list of supported optional devices for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/.

  • Page 20: Related Documentation

    The following documentation also comes with the server: v Warranty Information This printed document contains the warranty terms and a pointer to the IBM Statement of Limited Warranty on the IBM Web site. v Safety Information This document is in PDF on the IBM Documentation CD.
  • Page 21 1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/. 2. Under Product support, click System x. 3. Under Popular links, click Publications lookup. 4. From the Product family menu, select System x3620 M3 and click Continue. Chapter 1. The System x3620 M3 Type 7376 server...

  • Page 22: Notices And Statements In This Document

    9296. Actual sound-pressure levels in a given location might exceed the average values stated because of room reflections and other nearby noise sources. The declared sound-power levels indicate an upper limit, below which a large number of computers will operate. System x3620 M3 Type 7376: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 23 For information about the limits for particulates and gases, see “Particulate contamination” on page 109. Chapter 1. The System x3620 M3 Type 7376 server...

  • Page 24: What Your Server Offers

    The server uses the following features and technologies: v UEFI-compliant server firmware IBM System x Server Firmware offers several features, including Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) 2.1 compliance, Active Energy Manager technology, enhanced RAS capabilities, and BIOS compatibility support. UEFI replaces the basic input/output system (BIOS) and defines a standard interface between the operating system, platform firmware, and external devices.
  • Page 25 – Event logs for ServeRAID controllers and service processors The diagnostic programs create a merged log that includes events from all collected logs. The information is collected into a file that you can send to IBM service and support. Additionally, you can view the information locally through a generated text report file.
  • Page 26 IBM X-Architecture technology IBM X-Architecture technology combines proven, innovative IBM designs to make your Intel-processor-based server powerful, scalable, and reliable. For more information, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/xarchitecture/ enterprise/index.html. ™ – Active Memory ™ The Active Memory feature improves the reliability of memory through memory mirroring.

  • Page 27: Reliability, Availability, And Serviceability Features

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

  • Page 28: Ibm Systems Director

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

  • Page 29: The Updatexpress System Pack Installer

    Flashing rapidly (4 times per second): The server is turned off and is not ready to be turned on. The power-control button is disabled. This will last approximately 20 to 40 seconds. Chapter 1. The System x3620 M3 Type 7376 server...
  • Page 30 Locator LED: Use this blue LED to visually locate the server among other servers. You can use IBM Systems Director to light this LED remotely. This LED is controlled by the IMM. System-error LED: When this amber LED is lit, it indicates that a system error has occurred.

  • Page 31: Rear View

    It allows you to blue screen the server and take a memory dump (use this button only when directed by the IBM service support). Serial connector: Connect a 9-pin serial device to this connector. The serial port is shared with the integrated management module (IMM).
  • Page 32 For more information about solving power-supply problems, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide. The following table describes the problems that are indicated by various combinations of the power-supply LEDs and suggested actions to correct the detected problems. System x3620 M3 Type 7376: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 33: Server Power Features

    The server can also be turned on in any of the following ways: v If a power failure occurs while the server is turned on, the server will restart automatically when power is restored. Chapter 1. The System x3620 M3 Type 7376 server...

  • Page 34: Turning Off The Server

    4 seconds to turn off the server. v The IMM can turn off the server as an automatic response to a critical system failure. v You can turn off the server through a request from the IMM. System x3620 M3 Type 7376: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 35: Chapter 2. Installing Optional Devices

    This chapter provides detailed instructions for installing optional hardware devices in the server. Server components The following illustrations show the major components in the server. Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2010...

  • Page 36: System-Board Internal Connectors

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

  • Page 37: System-Board Dimm Connectors

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

  • Page 38: System-Board External Connectors

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

  • Page 39: System-Board Jumpers

    System-board jumpers This section describes the jumpers on the system board. Table 3. System board jumpers Jumper number Jumper name Jumper setting Clear CMOS jumper v Pins 1 and 2: Normal (default) - This keeps the CMOS data. v Pins 2 and 3: This clears the CMOS data such as power-on password and loads the default UEFI...
  • Page 40 30, and “Turning off the server” on page 18.) 2. Any system-board switch or jumper blocks that are not shown in the illustrations in this document are reserved. System x3620 M3 Type 7376: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 41: System-Board Leds

    System-board LEDs The following illustration shows the light-emitting diodes (LEDs) on the system board. Note: Error LEDs remain lit only while the server is connected to power. If you disconnect power to the server, you can press and hold the light path diagnostics button to light the error LEDs on the system board.
  • Page 42 (Trained service technician only) use the IMM recovery jumper to recover the firmware (see “System-board jumpers” on page 23). b. (Trained service technician only) replace the system board. System x3620 M3 Type 7376: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 43: Fan Board Connectors

    Fan board connectors The following illustration shows the connectors on the fan board. PCI riser-card adapter connectors The following illustration shows the connectors on the PCI riser cards for user-installable PCI adapters. Chapter 2. Installing optional devices...

  • Page 44: Installation Guidelines

    2. Under Product support, click System x. 3. Under Popular links, click Software and device drivers. 4. Click System x3620 M3 to display the matrix of downloadable files for the server. For additional information about tools for updating, managing, and deploying firmware, see the System x and BladeCenter Tools Center at http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/toolsctr/v1r0/index.jsp.

  • Page 45: System Reliability Guidelines

    When you are finished working on the server, reinstall all safety shields, guards, labels, and ground wires. v For a list of supported optional devices for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. System reliability guidelines...

  • Page 46: Handling Static-Sensitive Devices

    Do not place the device on the server cover or on a metal surface. v Take additional care when handling devices during cold weather. Heating reduces indoor humidity and increases static electricity. System x3620 M3 Type 7376: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 47: Internal Cable Routing And Connectors

    Internal cable routing and connectors DVD drive cable connections The DVD drive cable is a combination power and signal cable with a shared connector on one end. The following illustration shows the internal routing and connectors for the DVD cable. Chapter 2.

  • Page 48: Tape Drive Cable Connections

    Tape drive cable connections The following illustration shows the internal routing and connectors for the USB tape drive power and signal cables. System x3620 M3 Type 7376: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 49 The SATA tape drive cable is a combination power and signal cable with a shared connector on one end. The following illustration shows the internal routing and connectors for the SATA tape drive cable. Chapter 2. Installing optional devices...

  • Page 50: Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drive Backplane Cable Connections

    2. To disconnect the SAS signal cables, make sure that you first disconnect the power cable, and then the signal cable and the configuration cable. System x3620 M3 Type 7376: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 51: Simple-Swap Hard Disk Drive Backplate Cable Connections

    Simple-swap hard disk drive backplate cable connections The following illustrations show the internal routing for the simple-swap hard disk drive backplate cables for serve models that come with a ServeRAID-BR10il v2 adapter. Chapter 2. Installing optional devices...
  • Page 52 The following illustrations show the internal routing for the simple-swap hard disk drive backplate SATA signal and power cables. System x3620 M3 Type 7376: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 53: Removing The Cover

    Removing the cover The following illustration shows how to remove the cover. Important: Before you install optional hardware, make sure that the server is working correctly. Start the server, and make sure that the operating system starts, if an operating system is installed, or that a 19990305 error code is displayed, indicating that an operating system was not found but the server is otherwise working correctly.

  • Page 54: Removing The Air Baffle

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

  • Page 55: Removing The Pci Riser-Card Assembly

    Removing the PCI riser-card assembly The server comes with one PCI riser-card assembly that contains two PCI Express Gen 2 x16 connectors and one PCI Express x8 connector. To remove the PCI riser-card assembly, complete the following steps: 1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 28.

  • Page 56: Installing An Adapter

    If you are installing an adapter in expansion slot 3 or 4, rotate the retention latch on the rear of the PCI riser-card assembly to the open position; then, slide the expansion-slot cover out of the expansion slot. System x3620 M3 Type 7376: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 57 b. If you are installing an adapter in expansion slot 2, rotate the adapter retention latch to the open position. c. Align the adapter with the connector on the riser card. d. Press the adapter firmly into the connector on the riser card. 7.

  • Page 58: Installing A Serveraid Adapter

    If you are installing a ServeRAID-BR10il v2 adapter in expansion slot 2, rotate the adapter retention latch to the open position. System x3620 M3 Type 7376: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 59 c. Align the ServeRAID adapter with the connector on the PCI riser card. d. Firmly press the ServeRAID adapter into the connector on the PCI riser card. 5. Connect any required cables to the ServeRAID adapter. Attention: v When you route cables, do not block any connectors or the ventilated space around any of the fans.

  • Page 60: Installing A Serveraid Adapter Battery On The Remote Battery Tray

    Remove the interposer card and the loose screw from the bag. b. Rotate the standoff so that it aligns with the hole in the ServeRAID adapter, and position the interposer card connector over the ServeRAID adapter connector. System x3620 M3 Type 7376: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 61 c. Press the interposer card down onto the interposer card connector so that the interposer card is secured. d. From the other side of the ServeRAID adapter, insert and tighten the screw to secure the interposer card to the ServeRAID adapter. 7.
  • Page 62 9. Route the remote battery cable through the cage hole on the PCI riser-card assembly. Attention: Make sure that the cable is not pinched and does not cover any connectors or obstruct any components on the system board. System x3620 M3 Type 7376: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 63 10. Connect the remote battery cable to the battery carrier. Attention: To avoid damage to the hardware, make sure that you align the black dot on the cable connector with the black dot on the connector on the interposer card. Do not force the remote battery cable into the connector. 11.

  • Page 64: Installing An Optional Serveraid Adapter Advanced Feature Key

    4. Remove the PCI riser-card assembly (see “Removing the PCI riser-card assembly” on page 39). 5. Align the upgrade key with the connector on the ServeRAID adapter and push it into the connector until it is firmly seated. System x3620 M3 Type 7376: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 65: Installing An Ibm Virtual Media Key

    “Completing the installation” on page 78. Installing an IBM Virtual Media Key The optional IBM Virtual Media Key enables the IMM remote presence and blue-screen capture capability. This feature provides graphical console redirection with remote keyboard and mouse interaction, plus remote diskette and DVD drive support.
  • Page 66 6. Press the virtual media key down into the connector until it is firmly seated on the system board. If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 78. System x3620 M3 Type 7376: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 67: Installing A Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drive

    Determination and Service Guide on the IBM Documentation CD for hard disk drive problem solutions. Note: You might have to reconfigure the disk arrays after you install hard disk drives. See the RAID documentation on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD for information about RAID controllers. Chapter 2. Installing optional devices...

  • Page 68: Removing A Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drive

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

  • Page 69: Removing A Simple-Swap Hard Disk Drive

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

  • Page 70: Installing An Optional Dvd Drive Cage

    “Completing the installation” on page 78. Installing an optional DVD drive cage The IBM System x3620 M3 DVD drive enablement kit is used to install an optical drive cage in an IBM System x3620 M3 server. See http://www.ibm.com/servers/ eserver/serverproven/compat/us/ for a list of supported optional devices. To order a DVD drive enablement kit, contact your IBM marketing representative or authorized reseller.
  • Page 71 5. Insert the DVD cable into the connector on the DVD drive cage; then slide the cable connector to the left until it clicks into place. The following illustration shows the label on the DVD cable. 6. Route the DVD cable through the cage hole on the chassis. 7.

  • Page 72: Installing An Optional Dvd Drive

    3. Attach the drive-retention clip to the side of the DVD drive. Drive retention clip Alignment pins 4. Slide the DVD drive into the drive bay until the DVD drive clicks into place. System x3620 M3 Type 7376: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 73: Installing An Optional Tape Drive Cage

    “Completing the installation” on page 78. Installing an optional tape drive cage The IBM System x3620 M3 tape drive enablement kit is used to install an optional tape drive cage in an IBM System x3620 M3 server. See http://www.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/ for a list of supported optional devices. To order a tape drive enablement kit, contact your IBM marketing representative or authorized reseller.
  • Page 74 9. Slide the tape drive cage forward into the drive bay until the thumbscrew on the rear of the drive cage align with the screw hole on the chassis. System x3620 M3 Type 7376: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 75: Installing An Optional Tape Drive

    10. Tighten the thumbscrew to secure the tape drive cage in the server. If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 78. Installing an optional tape drive The following illustration shows how to install an optional tape drive. To install a tape drive, complete the following steps: 1.

  • Page 76: Installing A Memory Module

    Installing a memory module The following notes describe the types of dual inline memory modules (DIMMs) that the server supports and other information that you must consider when you install DIMMs: System x3620 M3 Type 7376: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 77 1066, or 1333 MHz, PC3-10600R-999 (single-rank or dual-rank), synchronous dynamic random-access memory (SDRAM) dual inline memory modules (DIMMs) with error correcting code (ECC). See http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/ serverproven/compat/us/ for a list of supported memory modules for the server. v The specifications of a DDR3 DIMM are on a label on the DIMM, in the following format.

  • Page 78: Dimm Installation Sequence

    The server requires at least one DIMM per microprocessor. Depending on the server models, the server may come with one 2 GB RDIMM or 4 GB RDIMM, or three 4 GB RDIMMs. System x3620 M3 Type 7376: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 79: Memory Mirroring

    When you install additional DIMMs, install them in the order shown in Table 6, to maintain performance. Table 6. Non-mirroring (normal) mode DIMM installation sequence Microprocessors installed DIMM connector population sequence 3, 6, 8, 2, 5, 7 3, 11, 6, 14, 8, 16, 2, 10, 5, 13, 7, 15, The following table lists the DIMM connectors on each memory channel.

  • Page 80: Online-Spare Memory

    RDIMMs, only 64 GB of addressable memory is available when you use memory online-spare. The following table shows the installation sequence for installing DIMMs for each microprocessor in memory online-spare mode: System x3620 M3 Type 7376: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 81: Installing A Dimm

    Table 9. Memory online-spare mode DIMM population sequence Installed Microprocessor DIMM connector Microprocessor 1 3, 6, 8 3, 6, 8, 2, 5, 7 Microprocessor 2 11, 14, 16 11, 14, 16, 10, 13, 15 Installing a DIMM To install a DIMM, complete the following steps: 1.
  • Page 82 If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 78. Go to the Setup utility and make sure all the installed DIMMs are present and enabled. System x3620 M3 Type 7376: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 83: Installing The Simple-Swap Hard Disk Drive Backplate

    Installing the simple-swap hard disk drive backplate To install the replacement simple-swap hard disk drive backplate, complete the following steps. 1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 28. 2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cord and all external cables (see “Turning off the server”...
  • Page 84 Note: Make sure the backplate is engaged into place by the locating plates and that it is securely installed in the server. 10. Replace the system fan cage if you removed it: System x3620 M3 Type 7376: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 85 a. Align the system fan cage with the guide rails on the fan cage bracket. b. Lower the system fan cage into the fan cage bracket until the system fan cage clicks into place. Note: Make sure no cables are pinched. c.
  • Page 86 If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 78. Go to the Setup utility and make sure all the installed DIMMs are present and enabled. System x3620 M3 Type 7376: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 87: Installing A Second Microprocessor

    2. Under Product support, click System x. 3. Under Popular links, click Software and device drivers. 4. Click System x3620 M3 to display the matrix of downloadable files for the server. v (Optional) Obtain an SMP-capable operating system. For a list of supported operating systems and optional devices, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/...
  • Page 88 Align the microprocessor with the socket (note the alignment mark and the position of the notches); then, carefully place the microprocessor straight down on the socket. Close the microprocessor bracket frame. System x3620 M3 Type 7376: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 89 Do not touch the thermal grease on the bottom of the heat sink or set down the heat sink after you remove the plastic cover. Touching the thermal grease will contaminate it. If the thermal grease is contaminated, call IBM service and support to request a replacement thermal grease kit. For information about installing the replacement thermal grease, see “Thermal...

  • Page 90: Thermal Grease

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

  • Page 91: Installing A Hot-Swap Power Supply

    Installing a hot-swap power supply The server supports a maximum of two hot-swap ac power supplies. Power supply 1 is the default/primary power supply. If power supply 1 fails, you must replace the power supply immediately. 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.
  • Page 92 If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 78. System x3620 M3 Type 7376: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 93: Installing A Usb Hypervisor Memory Key

    Installing a USB hypervisor memory key Hypervisor is a virtualization platform that enables multiple operating systems to run on a host computer at the same time. Support for hypervisor is available with the purchase and installation of an optional USB hypervisor memory key, with embedded hypervisor software.

  • Page 94: Completing The Installation

    PCI connectors on the system board. Attention: Make sure that the cables are not pinched. If you have other devices to install, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation.” System x3620 M3 Type 7376: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 95: Installing The Air Baffle

    Installing the air baffle To replace the air baffle, complete the following steps: 1. Align the tabs on the air baffle with the slots on the chassis. 2. Lower the air baffle into the server. Make sure that the tabs on the air baffle are inserted into the holes on the chassis.

  • Page 96: Installing The Server Cover

    5. Install the server into the rack enclosure and tighten the two front thumbscrews to secure the server in the rack. Attention: Two or more people are required to install the system in a rack cabinet. System x3620 M3 Type 7376: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 97: Connecting The External Cables

    Connecting the external cables The following illustrations show the locations of the input and output connectors on the front and rear of the server. Front view Rear view See the documentation that comes with any external devices for additional cabling instructions.

  • Page 98: Updating The Server Configuration

    Hypervisor enables guest operating systems to function on the server. For information about configuring the integrated Gigabit Ethernet controller, see “Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller” on page 95. System x3620 M3 Type 7376: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 99: Chapter 3. Configuring The Server

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

  • Page 100: Using The Setup Utility

    IMM settings. Use the ASU program online or out-of-band to modify UEFI settings from the command line without the need to restart the server to access the Setup utility. For more information about using this program, see “IBM Advanced Settings Utility program” on page 101.

  • Page 101: 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 102 Select this choice to see all of the device options, such as the iSCSI, PXE, and Ethernet parameters. v Date and Time Select this choice to set the date and time in the server, in 24-hour format (hour:minute:second). v Start Options System x3620 M3 Type 7376: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 103 Select this choice to view or change the start options, including the startup sequence, keyboard NumLock state, PXE boot option, and PCI device boot priority. Changes in the startup options take effect when you start the server. The startup sequence specifies the order in which the server checks devices to find a boot record.

  • Page 104: Passwords

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

  • Page 105: Using The Boot Selection Menu Program

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

  • Page 106: Using The Serverguide Setup And Installation Cd

    When you use the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, you do not need setup diskettes. You can use the CD to configure any supported IBM server model. The setup program provides a list of tasks that are required to set up your server model.

  • Page 107: 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 108: Using The Integrated Management Module

    Alerts (in-band and out-of-band alerting, PET traps - IPMI style, SNMP, e-mail). v Operating-system failure blue screen capture. v Command-line interface. v Configuration save and restore. v PCI configuration data. v Boot sequence manipulation. System x3620 M3 Type 7376: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 109: Using The Usb Memory Key For Vmware Hypervisor

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

  • Page 110: Enabling The Remote Presence Feature

    3. From the Setup utility main menu, select System Settings. 4. On the next screen, select Integrated Management Module. 5. On the next screen, select Network Configuration. 6. Find the IP address and write it down. System x3620 M3 Type 7376: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 111: Logging On To The Web Interface

    1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/. 2. Under Product support, click System x. 3. Under Popular links, click Software and device drivers. 4. From the Product family menu, select System x3620 M3 and click Go. Chapter 3. Configuring the server...

  • Page 112: Enabling And Configuring Serial Over Lan (Sol)

    1. The integrated Ethernet controllers on the system board do not support Intel I/O Acceleration Technology (I/OAT). 2. Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. The actual procedure might vary slightly from what is described in this document.

  • Page 113: Using The Lsi Logic Configuration Utility Program

    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/. 2. Under Product support, click Hardware upgrades.

  • Page 114: Starting The Lsi Logic Configuration Utility Program

    4. To start the low-level formatting operation, select Format and press Enter . Creating a mirrored pair of hard disk drives To create a mirrored pair of hard disk drives, complete the following steps: System x3620 M3 Type 7376: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 115: Configuring A Serveraid Controller

    Software RAID is only supported on servers running Windows Server 2008 R2. v When you enable software RAID on simple-swap models of the server, you will no longer be able to use the IBM Director, Dynamic System Analysis (DSA), and ServerGuide tools to configure, diagnose, or update hard drives on simple-swap models.
  • Page 116 5. Save the changes and exit Setup utility. 6. When the prompt Press <CTRL>-I to enter Configuration Utility .. displays, press Ctrl+I. 7. Follow the instructions on the screen to configure RAID. System x3620 M3 Type 7376: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 117: Ibm Advanced Settings Utility Program

    IBM Advanced Settings Utility program The IBM Advanced Settings Utility (ASU) program is an alternative to the Setup utility for modifying UEFI settings. Use the ASU program online or out-of-band to modify UEFI settings from the command line without the need to restart the server to access the Setup utility.

  • Page 118: Updating Ibm Systems Director

    System x3620 M3 servers. Updating IBM Systems Director If you plan to use IBM Systems Director to manage the server, you must check for the latest applicable IBM Systems Director updates and interim fixes. Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. The actual procedure might vary slightly from what is described in this document.
  • Page 119 1. Make sure that you have run the Discovery and Inventory collection tasks. 2. On a system that is connected to the Internet, go to http://www.ibm.com/ eserver/support/fixes/fixcentral/. 3. From the Product family list, select IBM Systems Director.
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  • Page 121: Appendix A. Getting Help And Technical Assistance

    If you need help, service, or technical assistance or just want more information about IBM products, you will find a wide variety of sources available from IBM to assist you. This section contains information about where to go for additional information about IBM and IBM products, what to do if you experience a problem with your system, and whom to call for service, if it is necessary.

  • Page 122: Software Service And Support

    You can find service information for IBM systems and optional devices at http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/. Software service and support Through IBM Support Line, you can get telephone assistance, for a fee, with usage, configuration, and software problems with System x and xSeries servers, BladeCenter products, IntelliStation workstations, and appliances. For information about which products are supported by Support Line in your country or region, see http://www.ibm.com/services/sl/products/.

  • Page 123: 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 124: 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. System x3620 M3 Type 7376: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 125: 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 126 (TI) que reciclen responsablemente sus equipos cuando éstos ya no les sean útiles. IBM dispone de una serie de programas y servicios de devolución de productos en varios países, a fin de ayudar a los propietarios de equipos a reciclar sus productos de TI.

  • Page 127: Battery Return Program

    United States, go to http://www.ibm.com/ibm/environment/ products/index.shtml or contact your local waste disposal facility. In the United States, IBM has established a return process for reuse, recycling, or proper disposal of used IBM sealed lead acid, nickel cadmium, nickel metal hydride, and battery packs from IBM equipment.

  • Page 128: 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 129: Electronic Emission Notices

    Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits. IBM is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment.

  • Page 130: Germany Class A 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 131: Japan Vcci Class A Statement

    Telephone: 0049 (0) 7032 15-2937 E-mail: tjahn@de.ibm.com Generelle Informationen: Das Gerät erfüllt die Schutzanforderungen nach EN 55024 und EN 55022 Klasse A. Japan VCCI Class A statement This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI).

  • Page 132: 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 x3620 M3 Type 7376: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 133: Index

    82, 83 removing 52 with ServerGuide 90 drive, installing simple-swap 53 configuration programs drive, installing tape 59 IBM Advanced Settings Utility (ASU) program 84 DVD drive LSI Configuration Utility 84 installing 56 configuring DVD drive activity LED 14...
  • Page 134 51 removing 52 jumper installing power supply 75 system board location 23 humidity 7 jumpers on the system board 23 hypervisor memory key jumpers, description 23 installing 77 using 93 System x3620 M3 Type 7376: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 135 Optical drive cage option, installing 54 power-on 13 system locator 14 particulate contamination 7, 109 system-error 14 password LEDs administrator 89 ac power 16 power-on 88 enclosure manager heartbeat 25 Ethernet activity 16 expansion slots 7 Ethernet link 16 PCI adapter IMM heartbeat 25 installing 40 power-supply 16...
  • Page 136 106 internal 20 weight 8 jumper 23 LEDs 25 system board jumpers 23 system pulse LEDs 25 system reliability guidelines 29 Systems Director, updating 102 systems management 8, 11, 12 System x3620 M3 Type 7376: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 138 Part Number: 81Y5783 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 81Y5783...

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