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  • Page 1 IBM System x3610 Type 7942 User’s Guide...
  • Page 3 IBM System x3610 Type 7942 User’s Guide...
  • Page 4 Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in “Notices,” on page 65 and the Warranty and Support Information document on the IBM System x Documentation CD. Fifth Edition (March 2009) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2008.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Safety ......v Chapter 1. The System x3610 Type 7942 server ... . 1 Related documentation .
  • Page 6 Chinese Class A warning statement ....70 Index ......71 IBM System x3610 Type 7942: User’s Guide...

  • Page 7: 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. 2008...
  • Page 8 Be sure to read all caution and danger statements in this document before you perform the procedures. Read any additional safety information that comes with the server or optional device before you install the device. IBM System x3610 Type 7942: User’s Guide...
  • Page 9 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 10 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 11 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 12 The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source. IBM System x3610 Type 7942: User’s Guide...
  • Page 13 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 14 240 V under any distribution fault condition. Important: This product is not suitable for use with visual display workplace devices according to Clause 2 of the German Ordinance for Work with Visual Display Units. IBM System x3610 Type 7942: User’s Guide...

  • Page 15: Chapter 1. The System X3610 Type 7942 Server

    Warranty and Support Information This document is in PDF on the IBM System x Documentation CD. It contains information about the terms of the warranty and getting service and assistance. v Safety Information This document is in PDF on the IBM System x Documentation CD.

  • Page 16: Notices And Statements In This Document

    Problem Determination and Service Guide This document is in PDF on the IBM System x Documentation CD. It contains information to help you solve problems yourself, and it contains information for service technicians. Depending on the server model, additional documentation might be included on the IBM System x Documentation CD.

  • Page 17: Features And Specifications

    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. Chapter 1. The System x3610 Type 7942 server...

  • Page 18: What Your Server Offers

    The baseboard management controller (BMC) provides basic service-processor environmental monitoring functions. If an environmental condition exceeds a threshold or if a system component fails, the baseboard management controller lights LEDs to help you diagnose the problem. IBM System x3610 Type 7942: User’s Guide...
  • Page 19 ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD” on page 47. Note: If the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD did not come with your server, you can download the necessary device drivers from the IBM Web site. See the instructions on page 17.

  • Page 20: Reliability, Availability, And Serviceability Features

    This section describes the controls and light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and how to turn the server on and off. Front view The following illustration shows the controls, light-emitting diodes (LEDs), and connectors on the front of the server. Hot-swap SAS drives are shown in this illustration. IBM System x3610 Type 7942: User’s Guide...
  • Page 21 CD/DVD-eject button: Press this button to release a CD or DVD from the CD-RW/DVD drive. CD/DVD drive activity LED: When this LED is lit, it indicates that the CD-RW/DVD drive is in use. Chapter 1. The System x3610 Type 7942 server...

  • Page 22: Rear View

    Systems-management Ethernet activity LED: When this LED is flashing, it indicates that the server is transmitting to or receiving signals from the network for systems-management information control that is connected to the systems-management Ethernet port. IBM System x3610 Type 7942: User’s Guide...

  • Page 23: 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. Chapter 1. The System x3610 Type 7942 server...
  • Page 24 4 seconds to turn off the server. v The service processor 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 service processor. IBM System x3610 Type 7942: User’s Guide...

  • Page 25: Chapter 2. Installing Optional Devices

    Cover Air-baffle Air duct insert Low-profile adapter DIMM Heat sink System board Microprocessor Fan-bracket Hot-swap assembly SAS backplane Power supply Hot-swap hard disk drive Hot-swap hard disk drive filler © Copyright IBM Corp. 2008...

  • Page 26: System-Board Optional-Device Connectors

    IPMB DIMM 4 connector DIMM 3 lot 1 PCI 33 MHz DIMM 2 2 PCI 33 MHz DIMM 1 Battery connector Microprocessor 1 connector SATA 0 channel A Microprocessor 2 connector channel B IBM System x3610 Type 7942: User’s Guide...

  • Page 27: System-Board Internal Cable Connectors

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

  • Page 28: System-Board External Connectors

    System-board external connectors The following illustration shows the external input/output connectors on the system board. Ethernet 2/ Ethernet 1/ System-management Ethernet USB 3 and 4 USB 1 and 2 Serial/video Mouse/keyboard IBM System x3610 Type 7942: User’s Guide...

  • Page 29: System-Board Switches

    This button is functional only when power is connected to the server and the server is running. Note: Do not press this button unless explicitly directed to do so by IBM Service. Power-on. When this button is pressed, it functions the same as the power-control button on the front of the server.

  • Page 30: System-Board Leds

    Table 3. System-board LEDs Description Power-on LED The system board is receiving power (the power supply is on and 3.3 volts is active; the system power-on sequence has started or completed). IBM System x3610 Type 7942: User’s Guide...

  • Page 31: Hard Disk Drive Backplane Leds

    Table 3. System-board LEDs (continued) Description 5v standby power LED Standby power for 5v circuits and devices is present (the 5v standby power rail is active). Platform reset LED System board reset is active. Clock chip power LED Power good is asserted to the clock chip (the real-time clock has power).
  • Page 32 2. Under Product support, click System x. 3. Under Popular links, click Software and device drivers. 4. Click System x3610 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 xSeries Tools Center at http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/toolsctr/v1r0/index.jsp.

  • Page 33: System Reliability Guidelines

    System reliability guidelines 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. v If the server has redundant power, each of the power-supply bays has a power supply installed in it.

  • Page 34: Working Inside The Server With The Power On

    While the device is still in its static-protective package, touch it to an unpainted metal surface on the outside of the server for at least 2 seconds. This drains static electricity from the package and from your body. IBM System x3610 Type 7942: User’s Guide...

  • Page 35: Removing The Cover

    v Remove the device from its package and install it directly into the server without setting down the device. If it is necessary to set down the device, put it back into its static-protective package. Do not place the device on the server cover or on a metal surface.

  • Page 36: Removing The Air Duct

    Operating the server with the air duct removed might damage server components. If you have other optional devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 39. IBM System x3610 Type 7942: User’s Guide...

  • Page 37: Installing The Air Duct

    Installing the air duct Air duct DIMM Heat sinks To install the air duct, complete the following steps: 1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page 17. 2. Make sure that the server and peripheral devices are turned off (see “Turning off the server”...

  • Page 38: Installing An Adapter

    Ethernet 1, integrated Ethernet 2, PCI slot 1, PCI slot 2, integrated SAS controller. To install an adapter, complete the following steps: 1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page 17. IBM System x3610 Type 7942: User’s Guide...

  • Page 39: Removing An Adapter

    2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all power cords and external cables (see “Turning off the server” on page 9). 3. Remove the cover (see “Removing the cover” on page 21). 4. Determine which expansion slot you will use for the adapter. 5.

  • Page 40: Installing A Hard Disk Drive

    Align the drive assembly with the guide rails in the bay. c. Gently push the drive assembly into the bay until the drive stops. d. Push the tray handle to the closed (locked) position. IBM System x3610 Type 7942: User’s Guide...

  • Page 41: Removing A Hard Disk Drive

    The server supports certain Intel Xeon dual-core or quad-core flip-chip land grid array 771 (FC-LGA 771) microprocessors, which are designed for the LGA771 socket. See http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/ for a list of supported microprocessors. Important: Dual-core and quad-core microprocessors are not interchangeable and cannot be used in the same server.
  • Page 42 2. Under Product support, click System x. 3. Under Popular links, click Software and device drivers. 4. Click System x3610 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 43 Note: For simplicity, certain components are not shown in this illustration. Heat-sink Microprocessor Microprocessor socket dust cover Attention: v A startup (boot) microprocessor must always be installed in microprocessor connector 1 on the system board. v To ensure correct server operation when you install an additional microprocessor, use microprocessors that have the same cache size and type, front-side bus frequency, and clock speed.
  • Page 44 Rotate the microprocessor release lever on the socket from its closed and locked position until it stops in the fully open position. d. Lift the microprocessor bracket frame to the open position. IBM System x3610 Type 7942: User’s Guide...
  • Page 45 Attention: v Handle the microprocessor carefully, by the edges only. Dropping the microprocessor during installation or removal can damage the contacts. Also, contaminants on the microprocessor contacts, such as oil from your skin, can cause connection failures between the contacts and the socket. v Do not use excessive force when you press the microprocessor into the socket.
  • Page 46 9. Install the air duct (see “Installing the air duct” on page 23). If you have other optional devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 39. IBM System x3610 Type 7942: User’s Guide...

  • Page 47: Installing A Memory Module

    DIMMs: v The server supports up to 6 registered 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB DDR2 DIMMs, for a maximum of 16 GB of system memory. See http://www.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/ for a list of memory modules that you can use with the server.
  • Page 48 DIMM connector. Firmly press the DIMM straight down into the connector by applying pressure on both ends of the DIMM simultaneously. The retaining clips snap into the locked position when the DIMM is firmly seated in the connector. IBM System x3610 Type 7942: User’s Guide...

  • Page 49: Removing A Memory Module

    Important: If there is a gap between the DIMM and the retaining clips, the DIMM has not been correctly inserted; open the retaining clips, remove the DIMM, and then reinsert it. If you have other optional devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation”...
  • Page 50 Important: During normal operation, each power-supply bay must contain either a power supply or power-supply blank for proper cooling. 4. Slide the ac power supply into the bay until the retention latch clicks into place. IBM System x3610 Type 7942: User’s Guide...

  • Page 51: Removing A Power Supply

    5. Connect the power cord for the new ac power supply to the power-cord connector on the power supply. The following illustration shows the ac power-supply connectors on the back of the server. Power-cord connector Power supply Power Power status LED supply 1 supply 2 6.

  • Page 52: Installing A Fan

    To replace a fan, replace the fan-bracket assembly. See the instructions in the Problem Determination and Service Guide. If you have other optional devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 39. IBM System x3610 Type 7942: User’s Guide...

  • Page 53: Cabling The Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drive Backplane

    Cabling the hot-swap hard disk drive backplane If for any reason you disconnected the SAS power and signal cables from the hot-swap hard disk drive SAS backplane or the system board, be sure to reconnect the cables as shown in the following illustration. r t 0 r t 1 r t 2...

  • Page 54: Installing The Cover

    1 connector 2 connector connector Keyboard System-management connector connector 1 connector 3 Ethernet connector connector 2 connector 4 You must turn off the server before you connect or disconnect cables from the server. IBM System x3610 Type 7942: User’s Guide...

  • Page 55: Updating The Server Configuration

    See the documentation that comes with any external devices for additional cabling instructions. It might be easier for you to route cables before you connect the devices to the server. Cable identifiers are printed on the cables that come with the server and optional devices.
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  • Page 57: Chapter 3. Configuring The Server

    ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD” on page 47. Note: If the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD did not come with your server, you can download the necessary device drivers from the IBM Web site. See the instructions on page 17.

  • Page 58: Starting The Bios Setup Utility Program

    View the event log, clear the event log, or enable or disable PCI Express advanced error logging. – IPMI configuration View and change the settings in the intelligent platform management interface (IPMI) configuration: view the version of IPMI and the version of BMC IBM System x3610 Type 7942: User’s Guide...

  • Page 59: Passwords

    firmware; view and change the addresses and subnet mask for the LAN configuration; view or clear the BMC system event log; specify whether the BMC resets the server or powers down the server in the event the operating system crashes or fails to respond (enable or disable the BMC watchdog timer action).

  • Page 60: User Password

    (button) on the system board, to clear CMOS memory and bypass the user or supervisor password check. The clear-CMOS switch is switch 2 (SW2) on the system board. The switch location is shown in the following illustration. IBM System x3610 Type 7942: User’s Guide...

  • Page 61: Using The Serverguide Setup And Installation Cd

    Switch 4 (SW4) Switch 3 (SW3) Switch 2 (SW2) Switch 1 (SW1) To clear CMOS and reset the passwords, complete the following steps: 1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page 17. 2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all power cords and external cables.

  • Page 62: Serverguide Features

    Note: If the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD did not come with your server, you can download the necessary device drivers from the IBM Web site. See the instructions on page 17. If a later version of the ServerGuide program is available, you can download a free image of the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, or you can purchase the CD.

  • Page 63: 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 64: Using The Raid Configuration Programs

    To help ensure signal quality, do not mix drives with different speeds and data rates. v To update the firmware and BIOS code for an optional ServeRAID SAS controller, you must use the IBM ServeRAID Support CD that comes with the ServeRAID optional device. Using the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program...

  • Page 65: Updating The Baseboard Management Controller Firmware

    BIOS update and configuration To update and configure the BIOS code to enable SOL, complete the following steps: 1. Update the BIOS code: a. Download the latest version of the BIOS code from http://www.ibm.com/ systems/support/ Chapter 3. Configuring the server...

  • Page 66: Linux Configuration

    Update the BIOS code, following the instructions that come with the update file that you downloaded. 2. Update the BMC firmware: a. Download the latest version of the BMC firmware from http://www.ibm.com/ systems/support/ b. Update the BMC firmware, following the instructions that come with the update file that you downloaded.
  • Page 67 LILO configuration: If you are using LILO, complete the following steps: 1. Modify the /etc/lilo.conf file: a. Add the following text to the end of the first default=linux line -Monitor b. Comment out the map=/boot/map line by adding a # at the beginning of this line.
  • Page 68 5. Add the following five lines between the two title= sections: # This will allow you to Interact with the OS boot via SOL title Red Hat Linux (2.4.9-e.12smp) SOL Interactive root (hd0,0) kernel /vmlinuz-2.4.9-e.12smp ro root=/dev/hda6 console=tty1 IBM System x3610 Type 7942: User’s Guide...
  • Page 69 console=ttyS0,19200 initrd /initrd-2.4.9-e.12smp.img Note: The entry that begins with kernel /vmlinuz is shown with a line break after console=tty1. In your file, the entire entry must all be on one line. The following examples show the original content of the /boot/grub/grub.conf file and the content of this file after modification.
  • Page 70 7:2345:respawn:/sbin/agetty -h ttyS0 19200 vt102 2. Add the following line after the tty6 line at the bottom of the /etc/securetty file to enable a user to log in as the root user through the SOL console: ttyS0 IBM System x3610 Type 7942: User’s Guide...
  • Page 71 3. Modify the /boot/grub/menu.lst file: a. Comment out the gfxmenu line by adding a # in front of the word gfxmenu. b. Add the following line before the first title line: # This will allow you to only Monitor the OS boot via SOL c.

  • Page 72: Microsoft Windows 2003 Standard Edition Configuration

    In the Boot Entries section, make sure that the OS Load Options: line has /redirect appended to the end of it. The following examples show the original bootcfg program output and the output after modification. IBM System x3610 Type 7942: User’s Guide...

  • Page 73: Installing The Osa Smbridge Management Utility Program

    To install the OSA SMBridge management utility program on a server running a Windows operating system, complete the following steps: 1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/ and download the utility program and create the OSA BMC Management Utility CD. 2. Insert the OSA BMC Management Utility CD into the drive. The InstallShield wizard starts, and a window similar to that shown in the following illustration opens.
  • Page 74 Linux operating system, complete the following steps. You must be logged in as a root user to perform these procedures. 1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/. Download the utility program and create the OSA BMC Management Utility CD. 2. Insert the OSA BMC Management Utility CD into the drive.

  • Page 75: Using The Baseboard Management Controller Utility Programs

    The utility starts automatically when the server is started. You can also locate the /ect/init.d directory to start the utility and use the following commands to manage the utility: smbridge status smbridge start smbridge stop smbridge restart Using the baseboard management controller utility programs Use the baseboard management controller utility programs to configure the baseboard management controller, download firmware updates and sensor data record/field replaceable unit (SDR/FRU) updates, and remotely manage a network.

  • Page 76: Configuring The Gigabit Ethernet Controllers

    You do not have to set any jumpers or configure the controllers. However, you must install a device driver to enable the operating system to address the controllers. To download device drivers from the IBM Web site, see the instructions on page 17. To find updated information about configuring the controllers, complete the following steps.
  • Page 77 3. Under Popular links, click Publications lookup. 4. From the Product family menu, select System x3610 and click Continue. Chapter 3. Configuring the server...
  • Page 78 IBM System x3610 Type 7942: User’s Guide...

  • Page 79: Appendix. 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 80: Important Notes

    Maximum internal hard disk drive capacities assume the replacement of any standard hard disk drives and population of all hard disk drive bays with the largest currently supported drives that are available from IBM. Maximum memory might require replacement of the standard memory with an optional memory module.

  • Page 81: Product Recycling And Disposal

    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 82: 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 83 For proper collection and treatment, contact your local IBM representative. This notice is provided in accordance with Royal Decree 106/2008 of Spain: The retail price of batteries, accumulators, and power cells includes the cost of the environmental management of their waste.

  • Page 84: Chinese Class A Warning Statement

    Chinese Class A warning statement IBM System x3610 Type 7942: User’s Guide...

  • Page 85: Index

    62 replacing 38 sysinfo 62 requirements 38 for remote management 61 fan error LED 7 components, server 11 features configuration and specifications 3 BIOS Setup Utility 44 RAS 6 configuring ServerGuide 48 RAID controller 50 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2008...
  • Page 86 15 management, system 4 resetting passwords 46 memory module installing 34 specifications 4 microprocessor SAS connector heat sink 31 internal 13 installing 27 SDR/FRU, defined 43, 61 specifications 4 serial connector 8 IBM System x3610 Type 7942: User’s Guide...
  • Page 87 serial over LAN commands video connector connect 62 rear 9 identify 62 power 62 reboot 62 sel get 62 weight 4 sol 62 sysinfo 62 ServerGuide features 48 NOS installation 49 setup 48 using 47 ServerGuide CD 5 service processor, defined 9 size 4 specifications 3 statements and notices 2...
  • Page 88 IBM System x3610 Type 7942: User’s Guide...
  • Page 90 Part Number: 49Y0087 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 49Y0087...

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