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  • Page 1 IBM System x3550 M3 Type 4254 and 7944 Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 3 IBM System x3550 M3 Type 4254 and 7944 Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 4 Safety Information and Environmental Notices and User Guide documents on the IBM Documentation CD. Twelfth Edition (June 2014) © Copyright IBM Corporation 2014. US Government Users Restricted Rights – Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Replacing a PCI Express assembly with a PCI-X assembly . . 73 Chapter 1. The IBM System x3550 M3 Replacing a PCI-X assembly with a PCI Express server ....1 assembly .
  • Page 6 Notices ....137 Index ....147 Trademarks . . 138 Important notes . 138 IBM System x3550 M3 Type 4254 and 7944: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 7: Safety

    Ennen kuin asennat tämän tuotteen, lue turvaohjeet kohdasta Safety Information. 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. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2014...
  • Page 8 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. IBM System x3550 M3 Type 4254 and 7944: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 9: Safety Statements

    Safety statements These statements provide the caution and danger information that is used in this documentation. Important: Each caution and danger statement in this documentation is labeled with a number. This number is used to cross reference an English-language caution or danger statement with translated versions of the caution or danger statement in the Safety Information document.
  • Page 10 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. viii IBM System x3550 M3 Type 4254 and 7944: Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 11 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. Statement 4 CAUTION: Use safe practices when lifting.
  • Page 12 If you suspect a problem with one of these parts, contact a service technician. Statement 12 CAUTION: The following label indicates a hot surface nearby. Statement 26 IBM System x3550 M3 Type 4254 and 7944: Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 13 CAUTION: Do not place any object on top of rack-mounted devices. Rack Safety Information, Statement 2 DANGER v Always lower the leveling pads on the rack cabinet. v Always install stabilizer brackets on the rack cabinet. v Always install servers and optional devices starting from the bottom of the rack cabinet.
  • Page 14 IBM System x3550 M3 Type 4254 and 7944: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 15: Chapter 1. The Ibm System X3550 M3 Server

    If firmware and documentation updates are available, you can download them from the IBM website. The server might have features that are not described in the documentation that comes with the server, and the documentation might be updated occasionally to include information about those features, or technical 1.
  • Page 16 Figure 2. Front view: 2.5-inch model with optical drive bay 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 17: The Ibm Documentation Cd

    ID label Figure 3. ID label You can download an IBM ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD to help you configure the hardware, install device drivers, and install the operating system. For a list of supported optional devices for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/ systems/info/x86servers/serverproven/compat/us/.

  • Page 18: Using The Documentation Browser

    Click a document to view it, and press Crtl+F to use the 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. IBM System x3550 M3 Type 4254 and 7944: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 19: Related Documentation

    IBM product. v Licenses and Attributions Documents This document is in PDF format on the IBM Documentation CD. It provides the open source notices. v Rack Installation Instructions This printed document contains instructions for installing the server in a rack and comes with the rack kit.

  • Page 20: Notices And Statements In This Document

    These updates are available from the IBM website. To check for updates, go to http://www.ibm.com/supportportal/. Notices and statements in this document The caution and danger statements in this document are also in the multilingual Safety Information document, which is on the IBM System x Documentation CD.
  • Page 21 Hot-swap fans: Approximate heat output: v Minimum configuration: 662 Btu per The server comes standard with five hour (194 watts) dual-motor hot-swap fans. v Maximum configuration: 2302 Btu per hour (675 watts) Chapter 1. The IBM System x3550 M3 server...
  • Page 22 Armonk, New York 10504 http://www.ibm.com/customersupport/ For more information on the energy efficiency program, go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/x/hardware/energy-star/index.html Product Type: Computer Server Year first manufactured: 2010 Internal/external power supply efficiency: PSU 1: IBM System x3550 M3 Type 4254 and 7944: Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 23 Measurement methodology used to determine information in this document: ENERGY STAR Servers Version 2.0 Program Requirements; ECOVA Generalized Test Protocol for Calculating the Energy Efficiency of Internal Ac-Dc and Dc-Dc Power Supplies. Chapter 1. The IBM System x3550 M3 server...

  • Page 24: What Your Server Offers

    – Event logs for ServeRAID controllers and service processors The diagnostic programs create a merged log that includes events from all collected logs. The information is collected into a file that you can send to IBM service and support. Additionally, you can view the information locally through a generated text report file.
  • Page 25 The remote presence and blue-screen capture features are integrated functions of the Integrated Management Module (IMM) and are available with the purchase of the optional IBM Virtual Media Key. A virtual media key is required to enable the remote presence and blue-screen capture features. The...
  • Page 26 Light path diagnostics provides LEDs to help you diagnose problems. For more information about the light path diagnostics, see “Light path diagnostics panel” on page 18 and the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD.
  • Page 27 TOE is running on the server and TOE is enabled, the server supports TOE operation. See the operating-system documentation for information about enabling TOE. Note: As of the date of this document, the Linux operating system does not support TOE. Chapter 1. The IBM System x3550 M3 server...

  • Page 28: Reliability, Availability, And Serviceability

    Startup (boot) from LAN through remote initial program load (RIPL) or dynamic host configuration protocol/boot protocol (DHCP/BOOTP) v System auto-configuring from the configuration menu v System-error logging (POST and IMM) IBM System x3550 M3 Type 4254 and 7944: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 29: Ibm Systems Director

    Managing the life cycles of virtual resources For more information about IBM Systems Director, see the documentation on the IBM Systems Director CD that comes with the server and the IBM xSeries Systems Management Web page at http://www.ibm.com/systems/management/, which presents an overview of IBM Systems Management and IBM Systems Director.

  • Page 30: The Updatexpress System Pack Installer

    Figure 5. Front view: simple-swap HDD model v Rack release latches: Press the latches on each front side of the server to remove the server from the rack. IBM System x3550 M3 Type 4254 and 7944: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 31: Operator Information Panel

    When this LED is lit, it indicates that the drive has failed. If an optional IBM ServeRAID controller is installed in the server, when this LED is flashing slowly (one flash per second), it indicates that the drive is being rebuilt.

  • Page 32: 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 System-locator button, the LED will blink and it will continue to blink until you press it again to turn it off.
  • Page 33 NMI button: Press this button to force a nonmaskable interrupt to the microprocessor. It allows you to blue screen the server and take a memory dump (use this button only when directed by the IBM service support). v Checkpoint code display: This display provides a checkpoint code that indicates the point at which the system stopped during the boot block and POST.

  • Page 34: Light Path Diagnostics Leds

    5. Replace any failing device. 6. (Trained service technician only) Replace the system board. (Continued on the next page) IBM System x3550 M3 Type 4254 and 7944: Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 35 4. (Trained service technician only) Reinstall the microprocessor in socket 1 and restart the server. 5. Replace any failing device. 6. (Trained service technician only) Replace the system board. (Continued on the next page.) Chapter 1. The IBM System x3550 M3 server...
  • Page 36 An error occurred. Check the IMM system event log and the system-error log for information about the error. Replace any components that are identified in the error logs. LINK Reserved. IBM System x3550 M3 Type 4254 and 7944: Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 37 Note: If an LED near an unused fan connector on the system board is lit, a PCI riser-card assembly might be absent. Replace the PCI riser-card assembly. One PCI riser-card assembly must always be present in PCI connector 2. Chapter 1. The IBM System x3550 M3 server...
  • Page 38 3. If the CNFG LED and the PS LED are lit, the system issues an invalid power configuration error. Make sure that both power supplies installed in the server are of the same type. IBM System x3550 M3 Type 4254 and 7944: Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 39 Replace the hard disk drive. b. Replace the hard disk drive backplane. 6. If the problem remains, go to http://www.ibm.com/ support/entry/portal/docdisplay?lndocid=SERV-CALL. RAID Reserved. Chapter 1. The IBM System x3550 M3 server...

  • Page 40: Rear View

    Power cord connector: Connect the power cord to this connector. v Video connector: Connect a monitor to this connector. The video connectors on the front and rear of the server can be used simultaneously. IBM System x3550 M3 Type 4254 and 7944: Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 41 AC power LED: Each hot-swap ac 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 coming into the power supply through the power cord. During typical Chapter 1. The IBM System x3550 M3 server...
  • Page 42 IMM web interface. v System-locator LED: Use this LED to visually locate the server among other servers. You can use IBM Systems Director to light this LED remotely. IBM System x3550 M3 Type 4254 and 7944: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 43: Power-Supply Leds

    Replace the power supply. power-supply had detected an internal problem. Chapter 1. The IBM System x3550 M3 server...
  • Page 44 LEDs on a dc power supply and suggested actions to correct the detected problems. DC power-supply LEDs IN OK OUT OK Error (!) Description Action Notes Normal operation IBM System x3550 M3 Type 4254 and 7944: Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 45 3. If a power channel error LED on the system board is lit, (trained service technician only) replace the system board. Faulty Replace the power supply. power-supply Power-supply is Replace the power supply. faulty but still operational Chapter 1. The IBM System x3550 M3 server...

  • Page 46: System Pulse Leds

    (Trained service technician only) use the IMM recovery jumper to recover the firmware (see “System-board switches and jumpers” on page 38). b. (Trained service technician only) replace the system board. IBM System x3550 M3 Type 4254 and 7944: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 47: Server Power Features

    To remove all power from the server, you must disconnect it from the power source. Some operating systems require an orderly shutdown before you turn off the server. See your operating-system documentation for information about shutting down the operating system. Statement 5 Chapter 1. The IBM System x3550 M3 server...
  • Page 48 The integrated management module (IMM) can turn off the server as an automatic response to a critical system failure. IBM System x3550 M3 Type 4254 and 7944: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 49: Chapter 2. Installing Optional Devices

    2. Shut down and restart the server multiple times to ensure that the server is correctly configured and functions correctly with the newly installed devices. 3. Save the DSA log as a file and send it to IBM. For information about transferring data and logs, see “How to send DSA data to IBM.”...

  • Page 50: Server Components

    Server components The following illustration shows the major components in the server. The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware. Figure 14. Server components IBM System x3550 M3 Type 4254 and 7944: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 51: System-Board Internal Connectors

    System-board internal connectors The following illustration shows the internal connectors on the system board. Figure 15. System-board internal connectors System-board external connectors The following illustration shows the external connectors on the system board. Chapter 2. Installing optional devices...

  • Page 52: System-Board Switches And Jumpers

    The following illustration shows the location and description of the switches and jumpers. Note: If there is a clear protective sticker on the top of the switch blocks, you must remove and discard it to access the switches. IBM System x3550 M3 Type 4254 and 7944: Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 53 uEFI boot recovery IMM recovery jumper (J29) jumper (J147) SW4 switch block SW3 switch block Figure 17. System-board switches and jumpers Table 6. System board jumpers Jumper number Jumper name Jumper setting UEFI boot recovery jumper v Pins 1 and 2: Normal (default) Loads the primary server firmware ROM page.
  • Page 54 Changing the position of this switch does not affect the administrator password check if an administrator password is set. See “Passwords” on page 116 for additional information about passwords. IBM System x3550 M3 Type 4254 and 7944: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 55: System-Board Leds

    Table 8. System board SW4 switch block definition (continued) Switch number Default position Description When you toggle this switch On and then Off, you force a power-on, which overrides the power-on and power-off button on the server and they become nonfunctional. (Trained service technician only) Forced power permission.

  • Page 56: System-Board Optional Device Connectors

    Figure 18. System-board LEDs System-board optional device connectors The following illustration shows the connectors for user-installable options. IBM System x3550 M3 Type 4254 and 7944: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 57: Installation Guidelines

    46. This information will help you work safely. v Make sure that the devices that you are installing are supported. For a list of supported optional devices for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/systems/ info/x86servers/serverproven/compat/us/. v When you install your new server, take the opportunity to download and apply the most recent firmware updates.
  • Page 58 When you are finished working on the server, reinstall all safety shields, guards, labels, and ground wires. IBM System x3550 M3 Type 4254 and 7944: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 59: System Reliability Guidelines

    System reliability guidelines To help ensure proper system cooling and system reliability, make sure that the following requirements are met. To help ensure proper system cooling and system reliability, make sure that the following requirements are met: v Each of the drive bays has a drive or a filler panel and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) shield installed in it.

  • Page 60: Handling Static-Sensitive Devices

    2. To disconnect the SAS signal cables, make sure that you first disconnect the power cable, and then the signal cable and configuration cable. IBM System x3550 M3 Type 4254 and 7944: Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 61 Figure 20. ServeRAID adapter cable connection The following illustration shows the internal routing and connector for the optional optical drive cable. Attention: To disconnect the optional optical drive cable, you must first press the connector release tab, and then disconnect the cable from the connector on the system board.
  • Page 62 The USB/video cable is routed under the video cable and then both the USB and video cables are routed under the cable retention tab and the top cover latch receptacle. IBM System x3550 M3 Type 4254 and 7944: Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 63 v To remove the USB/video cable, slightly press the cable toward the chassis; then, pull to remove the cable from the connector on the system board. Pulling the cable out of the connector by excessive force might cause damage to the cable or connector.
  • Page 64 Figure 24. Simple-swap backplate assembly cable connection The following illustration shows the internal routing for the SATA power cable, the SATA signal cable, and the configuration cable. IBM System x3550 M3 Type 4254 and 7944: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 65: Removing The Cover

    Hot-swap SATA signal cable Hot-swap configuration cable Hot-swap SATA power cable Figure 25. Hot-swap backplane cable connection Removing the cover Use this information to remove the cover. About this task To remove the server cover, complete the following steps: Procedure 1.

  • Page 66: Removing The Dimm Air Baffle

    3. Grasp the DIMM air baffle and lift the baffle up, making sure that the pin comes out of the pin hole on the system board to the left of DIMM connector 8. IBM System x3550 M3 Type 4254 and 7944: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 67: Removing The Microprocessor 2 Air Baffle

    DIMM air baffle Baffle pin Baffle pin hole Figure 27. DIMM air baffle removal 4. Remove it 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 an air baffle removed might damage server components.

  • Page 68: Installing A Memory Module

    8500 = 8.53 GBps (PC3-1066 SDRAMs, 8-byte primary data bus) 10600 = 10.66 GBps (PC3-1333 SDRAMs, 8-byte primary data bus) 12800 = 12.80 GBps (PC3-1600 SDRAMs, 8-byte primary data bus) IBM System x3550 M3 Type 4254 and 7944: Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 69 - m is the DIMM type E = Unbuffered DIMM (UDIMM) with ECC (x72-bit module data bus) R = Registered DIMM (RDIMM) U = Unbuffered DIMM with no ECC (x64-bit primary data bus) - aa is the CAS latency, in clocks at maximum operating frequency - bb is the JEDEC SPD Revision Encoding and Additions level - cc is the reference design file for the design of the DIMM - d is the revision number of the reference design of the DIMM...
  • Page 70 Do not install one quad-rank RDIMM in one channel and three RDIMMs in another channel. The following illustration shows the location of the DIMM connectors on the system board. IBM System x3550 M3 Type 4254 and 7944: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 71: Dimm Installation Sequence

    Figure 29. DIMM connectors location DIMM installation sequence Depending on the server model, the server may come with a minimum of one 2 GB or 4 GB DIMM installed in slot 3. When you install additional DIMMs, install them in the order shown in the following table to optimize system performance.

  • Page 72: Memory Mirroring

    Memory channel DIMM connector Channel 0 1, 2, 3, 10, 11, 12 Channel 1 4, 5, 6, 13, 14, 15 Channel 2 7, 8, 9, 16, 17, 18 IBM System x3550 M3 Type 4254 and 7944: Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 73 The following illustration shows the memory connector layout that is associated with each microprocessor. For example, DIMM connectors 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18 (DIMM connectors are shown underneath the boxes) are associated with microprocessor 2 (CPU2) and DIMM connectors 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 are associated with microprocessor 1 (CPU1).

  • Page 74: Online-Spare Memory

    3. Remove the cover (see “Removing the cover” on page 51). 4. Open the retaining clip on each end of the DIMM connector. IBM System x3550 M3 Type 4254 and 7944: Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 75 Attention: To avoid breaking the retaining clips or damaging the DIMM connectors, open and close the clips gently. Figure 32. DIMM installation 5. Touch the static-protective package that contains the DIMM to any unpainted metal surface on the outside of the server. Then, remove the DIMM from the package.

  • Page 76: Installing Drives

    4. Install the hard disk drive in the drive bay: a. Make sure that the tray handle is in the open (unlocked) position. b. Align the drive assembly with the guide rails in the bay. IBM System x3550 M3 Type 4254 and 7944: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 77: Ids For Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drives

    Drive-tray assembly Drive handle Filler panel Figure 33. Hot-swap hard disk drive installation c. Gently push the drive assembly into the bay until the drive stops. d. Rotate the tray handle to the closed (locked) position. e. Check the hard disk drive status LED to verify that the hard disk drive is operating correctly.

  • Page 78: Installing A Simple-Swap Hard Disk Drive

    5. Install the hard disk drive in the drive bay: a. Grasp the black drive handle and slide the blue release latch to the right and align the drive assembly with the guide rails in the bay. IBM System x3550 M3 Type 4254 and 7944: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 79: Ids For Simple-Swap Hard Disk Drives

    Figure 35. Simple-swap hard disk drive installation b. Gently push the drive assembly into the bay until the drive stops. 6. Reinstall the drive bay filler panel that you remove earlier. 7. If you are installing additional simple-swap hard disk drives, do so now. 8.

  • Page 80: Installing An Optional Dvd Drive

    5. Remove the retention clip from the side of the optical drive filler panel. Note: If you are installing a drive that contains a laser, observe the following safety precaution. Statement 3 IBM System x3550 M3 Type 4254 and 7944: Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 81 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 82: Replacing A Pci Riser-Card Assembly

    5. Grasp the rear of the riser-card assembly from the rear and lift it out of the PCI riser-card slot on the system board. IBM System x3550 M3 Type 4254 and 7944: Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 83 PCI riser-card assembly (full-height, half-length adapters) PCI riser-card assembly (low-profile adapters) PCI riser connector 2 PCI riser connector 1 Figure 40. PCI riser-card assembly removal 6. Remove the adapter, if one is present, from the riser-card assembly. 7. Set the adapter and riser-card assembly aside. 8.

  • Page 84: Installing An Adapter

    Do not set the maximum digital video adapter resolution above 1600 x 1200 at 75 Hz for an LCD monitor. This is the highest resolution that is supported for any add-on video adapter that you install in the server. IBM System x3550 M3 Type 4254 and 7944: Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 85 v Any high-definition video-out connector or stereo connector on any add-on video adapter is not supported v The server does not support full-length adapters. v When you install any PCI adapter, the power cords must be disconnected from the power source before you remove the PCI Express riser-card assembly and the PCI-X riser-card assembly.
  • Page 86 7. Perform any configuration tasks that are required for the adapter. Results If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 106. IBM System x3550 M3 Type 4254 and 7944: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 87: Replacing A Pci Express Assembly With A Pci-X Assembly

    Replacing a PCI Express assembly with a PCI-X assembly Use this information to replace a PCI Express assembly with a PCI-X assembly. About this task The server comes with one PCI riser-card assembly installed in slot 2. You can replace a PCI Express riser-card assembly with a PCI-X riser-card assembly. To replace a PCI Express riser-card assembly with a PCI-X riser-card assembly, complete the following steps: Procedure...

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

    Make sure that it is fully seated. Results If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 106. IBM System x3550 M3 Type 4254 and 7944: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 89: Installing A Serveraid Sas/Sata Controller On The Sas/Sata Raid Riser Card

    Installing a ServeRAID SAS/SATA controller on the SAS/SATA RAID riser card Use this information to install a ServeRAID SAS/SATA controller on the SAS/SATA RAID riser card. About this task To install a SAS/SATA adapter on the SAS/SATA RAID riser card, complete the following steps: Procedure 1.
  • Page 90 ServeRAID-BR10il v2 adapter: Take the signal cable that is attached to the drive backplane for drive bays 0 through 3 and connect it to the SAS/SATA connector on the ServeRAID adapter. IBM System x3550 M3 Type 4254 and 7944: Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 91 Figure 46. ServeRAID-BR10il v2 adapter cable connection v ServeRAID-BR10i, ServeRAID-M1015, ServeRAID-M5014, or ServeRAID-M5015 adpater: Take the signal cable that is attached to the drive backplane for drive bays 4 through 7 and connect it to the ServeRAID adapter connector that is closest to the power supply cage. Connect the other signal cable so that is attached to the drive backplane for drive bays 0 through 3 and connect it to the other connector on the adapter.
  • Page 92 Figure 49. ServeRAID-M10i adapter cable connection Results If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 106. IBM System x3550 M3 Type 4254 and 7944: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 93: Installing An Optional Serveraid Adapter Advanced Feature Key

    Installing an optional ServeRAID adapter advanced feature key Use this information to install an optional ServeRAID adapter advanced feature key. About this task To install an optional ServeRAID adapter advanced feature key, complete the following steps: Procedure 1. Read the safety information that begins on “Safety” on page v and “Installation guidelines”...

  • Page 94: Installing A Hot-Swap Fan Assembly

    2. Remove the cover (see “Removing the cover” on page 51). 3. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new fan to any unpainted metal surface on the server. Then, remove the new fan from the package. IBM System x3550 M3 Type 4254 and 7944: Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 95 Fan tabs Fan connector on the system board Fan 6 Fan 3 Fan 2 Fan 1 Fan connector Fan (side view) Figure 52. Fan installation 4. Orient the fan over the fan slot in the fan assembly bracket so that the fan connector aligns with the connector on the system board.

  • Page 96: Installing A Hot-Swap Ac Power Supply

    Before you install an additional power supply or replace a power supply with one of a different wattage, you may use the IBM Power Configurator utility to determine current system power consumption. For more information and to download the utility, go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/bladecenter/ resources/powerconfig.html.
  • Page 97 v For instructions on how to install a hot-swap dc power supply, refer to the documentation that comes with the dc power supply. 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 98 HZ Figure 55. Power information label 10. (IBM Business Partners only) Restart the server. Confirm that it starts correctly and recognizes the newly installed devices, and make sure that no error LEDs are lit. IBM System x3550 M3 Type 4254 and 7944: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 99: Installing A Usb Embedded Hypervisor Flash Device

    11. (IBM Business Partners only) Complete the additional steps in “Instructions for IBM Business Partners” on page 35. Installing a USB embedded hypervisor flash device Use this information to install a USB embedded hypervisor flash device. About this task To install a hypervisor flash device, complete the following steps: Procedure 1.

  • Page 100: Installing The Virtual Media Key

    Figure 57. Virtual media key installation Results If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 106. IBM System x3550 M3 Type 4254 and 7944: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 101: Installing The Optional Two-Port Ethernet Adapter

    Installing the optional two-port Ethernet adapter Use this information to install the optional two-port Ethernet adapter. About this task To install the Ethernet adapter, complete the following steps: Procedure 1. Read the safety information that begins on “Safety” on page v and “Installation guidelines”...
  • Page 102 Make sure the port connectors on the adapter do not set on the rubber stopper. The following illustration shows the side view of the adapter in the server. IBM System x3550 M3 Type 4254 and 7944: Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 103 Ethernet ports Adapter Chassis Rubber System board stopper Figure 62. Adapter installation Attention: Make sure the port connectors on the adapter are aligned properly with the chassis on the rear of the server. An incorrectly seated adapter might cause damage to the system board or the adapter. Figure 63.

  • Page 104: Installing A Raid Adapter Battery Remotely In The Server

    Remove the interposer card and the screw from the bag. b. Rotate the plastic standoff on the interposer card so that it aligns with the hole on the RAID adapter; then, align the connector on interposer card IBM System x3550 M3 Type 4254 and 7944: Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 105 with the interposer card connector on the RAID adapter. Figure 65. Interposer card installation c. Press the interposer card down onto the interposer card connector on the RAID adapter until it is firmly seated. d. From underneath the RAID adapter, insert the screw that you took from the bag and tighten the screw to secure the interposer card to the RAID adapter.
  • Page 106 10. Route the remote battery cable as shown in the illustration, depending on the PCI slot in which the RAID adapter is installed. Remote battery cable PCI riser assembly (slot 2) Figure 67. Cable connection IBM System x3550 M3 Type 4254 and 7944: Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 107 Remote battery cable PCI riser assembly (slot 1) Figure 68. Cable connection 11. Route the remote battery cable through the notches on the microprocessor 2 air baffle. Attention: Make sure that the cable is not pinched and does not cover any connectors or obstruct any components on the system board.
  • Page 108 Results If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 106. IBM System x3550 M3 Type 4254 and 7944: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 109: Installing The Dvd Enablement Kit

    Use this information to install the DVD enablement kit. About this task The IBM System x3550 M3 DVD enablement kit is used to install an optical drive cage in a server with less than four hard disk drives. The optional optical drive cage is installed in the bays for hot-swap hard disk drives 5 to 8.
  • Page 110 DVD cable should go on the top of the operation information panel cable (in the middle) and the Video/USB cable (on the bottom) when all three cables are installed in the server. IBM System x3550 M3 Type 4254 and 7944: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 111: Installing A Sas/Sata 4 Pac Hdd Option

    Use this information to install a SAS/SATA 4 Pac HDD option. About this task You can install an IBM System x3550 M3 hot-swap SAS/SATA 4 Pac HDD option to add four additional 2.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drives in the server. See http://www.ibm.com/systems/info/x86servers/serverproven/compat/us/ for a...
  • Page 112 Figure 76. Hard disk drive cage installation 9. Insert the tabs on the bottom of the bezel into the holes on the chassis. 10. Reinstall the bezel screws and the video connector screws. IBM System x3550 M3 Type 4254 and 7944: Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 113 11. Align the sides of the hard disk drive backplane with the slots on the backplane bracket. 12. Insert the hard disk drive backplane into the slots on the backplane bracket and push the hard disk drive backplane down until the backplane is fully seated.

  • Page 114: Installing A Second Microprocessor And Heat Sink

    UEFI firmware for the server, go to http://www.ibm.com/support/ fixcentral/. v The microprocessor speeds are automatically set for this server; therefore, you do not have to set any microprocessor frequency-selection jumpers or switches. IBM System x3550 M3 Type 4254 and 7944: Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 115 Note: Removing the heat sink from the microprocessor destroys the even distribution of the thermal grease and requires replacing the thermal grease. v To order an additional optional microprocessor, contact your IBM marketing representative or authorized reseller. To install an additional microprocessor and heat sink, complete the following steps: Procedure 1.
  • Page 116 The pins on the socket are fragile. Any damage to the pins may require replacing the system board. IBM System x3550 M3 Type 4254 and 7944: Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 117 Installation tool Microprocessor Alignment pins Figure 81. Microprocessor installation g. Twist the handle on the microprocessor tool counterclockwise to insert the microprocessor into the socket. Handle Installation tool Figure 82. Installation tool handle adjustment h. Close the microprocessor bracket frame. i.
  • Page 118 9. Install the sixth fan (see “Installing a hot-swap fan assembly” on page 80). Results If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 106. IBM System x3550 M3 Type 4254 and 7944: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 119: 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. About this task 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 120: Completing The Installation

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

  • Page 121: Installing The Dimm Air Baffle

    Baffle tab Microprocessor 2 air baffle Hole for baffle tab Figure 87. Microprocessor 2 air baffle installation Installing the DIMM air baffle Use this information to install the DIMM air baffle. About this task To install the DIMM air baffle, complete the following steps: Procedure Align the DIMM air baffle over the DIMMs so that the baffle pin on the left side of the air baffle aligns with the pin hole next to DIMM connector 8 on the system...

  • Page 122: Installing The Cover

    If all the tabs do not engage the chassis correctly, it will be very difficult to remove the cover later. 2. Position the cover on top of the server. IBM System x3550 M3 Type 4254 and 7944: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 123: Connecting The Cables

    Cover Figure 89. Cover installation 3. Slide the cover toward the front of the server. 4. Make sure that the cover correctly engages all the inset tabs on the server. 5. Slide the server all the way into the rack until it latches. 6.

  • Page 124: Updating The Server Configuration

    RAID adapter for information about reconfiguring the disk arrays. For information about configuring the integrated Gigabit Ethernet controller, see “Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller” on page 127. IBM System x3550 M3 Type 4254 and 7944: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 125: Chapter 3. Configuring The Server

    Web interface without the Virtual Media Key. You can order the optional IBM Virtual Media Key, if one did not come with your server. For more information about how to enable the remote presence function, see “Using the remote presence capability...

  • Page 126: Using The Setup Utility

    Set and change settings for advanced hardware features v View, set, and change settings for power-management features v View and clear error logs v Change interrupt request (IRQ) settings v Resolve configuration conflicts IBM System x3550 M3 Type 4254 and 7944: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 127: Starting The Setup Utility

    Starting the Setup utility Use this information to start the Setup utility. About this task To start the Setup utility, complete the following steps: Procedure 1. Turn on the server. Note: Approximately 20 to 40 seconds after the server is connected to power, the power-control button becomes active.
  • Page 128 - Reset IMM to Defaults Select this choice to view or reset IMM to the default settings. - Reset IMM Select this choice to reset IMM. – System Security IBM System x3550 M3 Type 4254 and 7944: Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 129 Select this choice to view or configure Trusted Platform Module (TPM) support. – Adapters and UEFI Drivers Select this choice to view information about the UEFI 1.10 and UEFI 2.0 compliant adapters and drivers installed in the server. – Video Select this choice to view or configure the video device options.

  • Page 130: Passwords

    Setup utility menu; the system administrator can give the user authority to set, change, and delete the power-on password. A user who types the IBM System x3550 M3 Type 4254 and 7944: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 131: Power-On Password

    power-on password has access to only the limited Setup utility menu; the user can set, change, and delete the power-on password, if the system administrator has given the user that authority. Power-on password 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.
  • Page 132 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. IBM System x3550 M3 Type 4254 and 7944: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 133: 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 134: Using The Serverguide Setup And Installation Cd

    Device drivers that are provided for your server model and detected hardware v Operating-system partition size and file-system type that are selectable during setup Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. The actual procedure might vary slightly from what is described in this document. ServerGuide features This information provides an overview of the ServerGuide features.

  • Page 135: Setup And Configuration Overview

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

  • Page 136: Installing Your Operating System Without Using Serverguide

    Invalid system configuration (CNFG) LED support. v Serial port redirection over telnet or ssh. v Serial over LAN (SOL). v Active Energy Manager v Query power-supply input power. v PECI 2 support. IBM System x3550 M3 Type 4254 and 7944: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 137: Using The Remote Presence Capability And Blue-Screen Capture

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

  • Page 138: Enabling The Remote Presence Feature

    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. 7. Exit from the Setup utility. IBM System x3550 M3 Type 4254 and 7944: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 139: Logging On To The Web Interface

    Logging on to the Web interface Use this information to log on to the web interface. About this task To log onto the Web interface to use the remote presence functions, complete the following steps: Procedure 1. Open a Web browser on a computer that connects to the server and in the Address or URL field, type the IP address or host name of the IMM to which you want to connect.

  • Page 140: Recovering The Flash Device Image

    You can use it to configure the network as a startable device, and you can customize where the network startup option appears in the startup sequence. Enable and disable the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility program from the Setup utility. IBM System x3550 M3 Type 4254 and 7944: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 141: Configuring The Gigabit Ethernet Controller

    To find device drivers and information about configuring the Ethernet controllers, go to http://www.ibm.com/supportportal/. Using the LSI Configuration Utility program Use the LSI Configuration Utility program to configure and manage redundant array of independent disks (RAID) arrays.

  • Page 142: Starting The Lsi Configuration Utility Program

    SAS/SATA controller. Results When you have finished changing settings, press Esc to exit from the program; select Save to save the settings that you have changed. IBM System x3550 M3 Type 4254 and 7944: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 143: Formatting A Hard Disk Drive

    Formatting a hard disk drive Low-level formatting removes all data from the hard disk. If there is data on the disk that you want to save, back up the hard disk before you perform this procedure. About this task Note: Before you format a hard disk, make sure that the disk is not part of a mirrored pair.

  • Page 144: Ibm Advanced Settings Utility Program

    For more information and to download the ASU program, go to http://www.ibm.com/support/entry/portal/docdisplay?lndocid=TOOL-ASU. 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. About this task Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM website.

  • Page 145: Installing Updates With Your Management Server Is Connected To The Internet

    Procedure 1. Make sure that you have run the Discovery and Inventory collection tasks. 2. On the Welcome page of the IBM Systems Director web interface, click View updates. 3. Click Check for updates. The available updates are displayed in a table.

  • Page 146: The Updatexpress System Pack Installer

    For additional information and to download the UpdateXpress System Pack Installer, go to the ToolsCenter for System x and BladeCenter at http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/toolsctr/v1r0/ and click UpdateXpress System Pack Installer. IBM System x3550 M3 Type 4254 and 7944: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 147: 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 148: 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 149: Creating A Personalized Support Web Page

    Software service and support Through IBM Support Line, you can get telephone assistance, for a fee, with usage, configuration, and software problems with your IBM products. For more information about Support Line and other IBM services, see http://www.ibm.com/services/ or see http://www.ibm.com/planetwide/ for...
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  • Page 151: 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 152: Trademarks

    Machines Corp., registered in many jurisdictions worldwide. Other product and service names might be trademarks of IBM or other companies. A current list of IBM trademarks is available on the web at http://www.ibm.com/ legal/us/en/copytrade.shtml. Adobe and PostScript are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

  • Page 153: 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 154: 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 155: 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 156: European Union Emc Directive Conformance Statement

    Deutschland: Einhaltung des Gesetzes über die elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit von Geräten Dieses Produkt entspricht dem Gesetz über die elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit von Geräten (EMVG). Dies ist die Umsetzung der EU-Richtlinie 2004/108/EG in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland. IBM System x3550 M3 Type 4254 and 7944: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 157: Japan Vcci Class A Statement

    914-499-1900 Der verantwortliche Ansprechpartner des Herstellers in der EU ist: IBM Deutschland GmbH Technical Regulations, Abteilung M372 IBM-Allee 1, 71139 Ehningen, Germany Telephone: +49 7032 15 2941 Email: lugi@de.ibm.com Generelle Informationen: Das Gerät erfüllt die Schutzanforderungen nach EN 55024 und EN 55022 Klasse...

  • Page 158: Japan Electronics And Information Technology Industries Association (Jeita) Statement

    This is for any areas other than home. Russia Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Class A statement People's Republic of China Class A electronic emission statement IBM System x3550 M3 Type 4254 and 7944: Installation and User's Guide...

  • Page 159: Taiwan Class A Compliance Statement

    Taiwan Class A compliance statement Notices...
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  • Page 161: Index

    USB 16, 26 drives 10 accessible documentation 140 video installing 62 acoustical noise emissions 6 front 16 DSA, sending data to IBM 35, 134 Active Energy Manager plug-in 10 rear 26 active memory 10 connectors drive activity LED 16 adapter...
  • Page 162 IMM web interface 125 Setup utility 113 important notices 6, 138 microprocessor 10 IN OK LED 30 installing 100 IN OK power LED 26 ac power 26 specifications 6 IBM System x3550 M3 Type 4254 and 7944: Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 163 18 SATA rear 26 NOS installation IDs for simple-swap drives 65 power-on LED 17 ServerGuide 121 sending diagnostic data to IBM 35, 134 power-on password 113 without ServerGuide 122 serial connector 26 power-supply notes 6 serial number 1 LEDs 29...
  • Page 164 (2DPC) requirements 54 United States FCC Class A notice 141 UpdateXpress 16, 132 updating IBM Systems Director 130 server configuration 110 Systems Director, IBM 130 connector 16, 26 IBM System x3550 M3 Type 4254 and 7944: Installation and User's Guide...
  • Page 166 Part Number: 00KC032 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 00KC032...

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