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IBM System x3950 X6 Installation And Service Manual

IBM System x3950 X6 Installation And Service Manual (1730 pages)

Brand: IBM | Category: Server | Size: 22 MB

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Table of Contents
5
Safety

9
- Statement 1
  11
- Statement 3
  12
  - Statement 4
    13
- Guidelines for Trained Service Technicians
  17
- Inspecting for Unsafe Conditions
  17
- Guidelines for Servicing Electrical Equipment
  18
Chapter 1. The IBM System X3850 X6 and X3950 X6 Types 3837 and 3839 Server

19
- The IBM Documentation CD
  23
  - Hardware and Software Requirements
    23
  - Using the Documentation Browser
    23
- Related Documentation
  24
- Notices and Statements in this Document
  25
- Server Features and Specifications
  25
- What Your Server Offers
  31
- Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability
  36
- Server Scalability
  38
- Flexnode Support
  38
- IBM Systems Director
  39
- Server Components
  40
  - Front View of the Server
    42
    
    Storage Book
    42
    
    Front Operator Panel
    45
    
    LCD System Information Display Panel
    46
    
    System Status
    47
    
    DDR3 Compute Book
    48
  - Rear View of the Server
    49
    
    Standard I/O Book
    50
    
    Half-Length I/O Book
    53
    
    Full-Length I/O Book
    54
    
    Power Supplies
    56
  - Jumpers, Switches, and Buttons on Standard I/O Book Board
    57
  - Server Power Features
    59
    
    Turning on the Server
    59
    
    Turning off the Server
    59
- IBM X3950 X6 4-Socket to 8-Socket Upgrade Kit
  60
Chapter 2. Installing Optional Devices

61
Chapter 3. Configuration Information and Instructions

139
- Updating the Firmware
  139
- Configuring the Server
  140
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting

171
- Start here
  171
  - Diagnosing a Problem
    171
  - Undocumented Problems
    173
- Service Bulletins
  174
- Checkout Procedure
  174
  - About the Checkout Procedure
    174
  - Performing the Checkout Procedure
    175
- Diagnostic Tools
  176
  - Light Path Diagnostics
    178
    
    Storage Book Leds
    179
    
    Compute Book Leds
    180
    
    Dimms and Microprocessor Leds
    181
    
    Fan Leds
    181
    
    Half-Length I/O Book Leds
    182
    
    Full-Length I/O Book Leds
    182
    
    Standard I/O Book Leds
    183
    
    Power-Supply Leds
    183
    
    Light Path Diagnostics Leds Description
    185
  - Event Logs
    186
    
    Viewing Event Logs through the Setup Utility
    187
    
    Viewing Event Logs Without Restarting the Server
    188
    
    Clearing the Error Logs
    190
  - Post
    190
  - IBM Dynamic System Analysis
    191
    
    DSA Editions
    192
    
    Running the DSA Preboot Diagnostic Programs
    193
    
    Diagnostic Text Messages
    193
    
    Viewing the Test Log Results and Transferring the DSA Collection
    194
- Automated Service Request (Call Home)
  194
- Error Messages
  196
- Troubleshooting by Symptom
  196
  - Connectivity Problems
    197
  - General Problems
    198
  - Hard Disk Drive Problems
    199
  - Hypervisor Problems
    202
  - Intermittent Problems
    202
  - Keyboard, Mouse, or Pointing-Device Problems
    203
  - Memory Problems
    204
  - Microprocessor Problems
    205
  - Monitor and Video Problems
    205
  - Netwok Connectivity Problems
    206
  - Observation Problems
    206
  - Optional-Device Problems
    208
  - Power Problems
    209
  - Serial-Device Problems
    210
  - Serverguide Problems
    211
  - Server Startup Problems
    212
  - Software Problems
    214
  - Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port Problems
    215
  - Video Problems
    215
- Solving Power Problems
  215
- Solving Ethernet Controller Problems
  216
- Solving Undetermined Problems
  217
- Problem Determination Tips
  218
- Recovering from a UEFI Update Failure or UEFI Image Corruption
  219
- Automated Boot Recovery (ABR)
  221
- Nx Boot Failure
  221
Chapter 5. Parts Listing, System X3850

223
- Replaceable Server Components
  223
  - Consumable Parts
    232
- Power Cords
  232
Chapter 6. Removing and Replacing Components

235
Appendix A. DSA Diagnostic Test Results

319
- DSA Broadcom Network Test Results
  319
- DSA Brocade Test Results
  328
- DSA Checkpoint Panel Test Results
  336
- DSA CPU Stress Test Results
  337
- DSA Emulex Adapter Test Results
  340
- DSA EXA Port Ping Test Results
  343
- DSA Hard Drive Test Results
  345
- DSA Intel Network Test Results
  347
- DSA LSI Hard Drive Test Results
  352
- DSA Mellanox Adapter Test Results
  353
- DSA Memory Isolation Test Results
  356
- DSA Memory Stress Test Results
  426
- DSA Nvidia GPU Test Results
  429
- DSA Optical Drive Test Results
  435
- DSA System Management Test Results
  439
- DSA Tape Drive Test Results
  450
Appendix B. Integrated Management Module II (IMM2) Error Messages

455
Appendix C. UEFI/POST Error Codes 1665 Finding the UEFI (POST) Error Code

1684
Appendix D. Getting Help and Technical Assistance

1707
- Before You Call
  1707
- Using the Documentation
  1708
- Getting Help and Information from the World Wide Web
  1708
- How to Send DSA Data to IBM
  1708
- Creating a Personalized Support Web Page
  1709
- Software Service and Support
  1709
- Hardware Service and Support
  1709
- IBM Taiwan Product Service
  1709
Notices

1711
- Trademarks
  1712
  - Important Notes
    1712
  - Particulate Contamination
    1713
  - Documentation Format
    1714
  - Telecommunication Regulatory Statement
    1714
  - Australia and New Zealand Class a Statement
    1715
  - Electronic Emission Notices
    1715
  - Industry Canada Class a Emission Compliance Statement
    1715
  - European Union Emc Directive Conformance Statement
    1716
  - Germany Class a Statement
    1716
  - Japan VCCI Class a Statement
    1717
  - People's Republic of China Class a Electronic
    1718
  - Russia Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)
    1718
  - Taiwan Class a Compliance Statement
    1718
Index

1719

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IBM System x3950 X6 Planning And Implementation Manual

IBM System x3950 X6 Planning And Implementation Manual (262 pages)

Brand: IBM | Category: Server | Size: 15 MB

Table of Contents

Front Cover
1
Table of Contents
5
Notices

9
- Trademarks
  10
- June 2014
  11
- September 2014
  11
Summary of Changes

11
Preface

13
- Authors
  14
- Comments Welcome
  15
- Now You Can Become a Published Author, too
  15
- Stay Connected to IBM Redbooks
  16
Chapter 1. Introduction

17
- Target Workloads
  18
  - Databases
    18
  - Business Analytics
    19
  - Virtualization
    19
  - Enterprise Applications: ERP and CRM
    20
- Key Features
  21
- Positioning
  22
- Storage Versus In-Memory Data
  23
- Flash Storage
  24
- Energy Efficiency
  25
- Services Offerings
  26
- What this Book Contains
  26
Chapter 2. Technology

27
- Modular Design
  28
  - Compute Books
    30
  - Storage Book
    32
  - Primary I/O Book
    32
  - Additional I/O Books
    33
  - Power Supplies
    34
- System Architecture
  35
  - X3850 X6
    35
  - X3950 X6
    37
- Processors
  39
  - Intel Xeon Processor E7-4800/8800 V2 Product Family
    40
  - Compute Books
    45
- Memory
  46
  - Operational Modes
    47
  - Memory Mirroring and Rank Sparing
    49
  - Rank Sparing
    50
  - Chipkill
    52
  - Redundant Bit Steering
    52
  - IBM Advanced
    52
- Pcie 3.0
  53
- Internal Storage
  54
  - Storage Book
    54
  - IBM Exflash Memory-Channel Storage
    54
  - IBM Exflash SSD Technology
    56
  - IBM High IOPS Adapters
    57
  - IBM Flashcache Storage Accelerator
    58
- Uefi
  60
- Integrated Management Module
  60
- Scalability
  61
Chapter 3. Product Information

63
- Product Features
  64
  - Fast Application Performance
    64
  - Agile System Design
    65
  - Resilient Platform
    66
- Specifications
  67
- Standard Models of X6 Servers
  70
- Physical Design
  72
- Ports and Controls
  74
  - The Front Operator Panel
    74
  - LCD System Information Panel
    76
  - Rear Ports and Leds
    78
- Compute Book
  80
  - Compute Book Design
    80
  - Compute Book Population Order
    82
- Processor Options
  83
- Memory
  85
  - Memory Options
    86
  - Memory Population Order
    87
- IBM Exflash Memory-Channel Storage
  89
- Storage Subsystem
  91
  - Storage Book
    91
  - Backplanes
    92
  - RAID Controllers
    94
  - Disk Drive Options
    95
  - IBM High IOPS Adapter
    97
  - External Disk Storage Expansion
    97
- I/O Subsystem
  100
- Primary I/O Book
  101
- Half-Length I/O Books and Full-Length I/O Books
  103
  - Half-Length I/O Book
    105
  - Full-Length I/O Book
    105
- Hot-Swap Adapter Support
  107
- Network Adapters
  108
- Storage Host Bus Adapters
  110
- GPU Adapters and Co-Processors
  111
- Partitioning
  112
- Standard Onboard Features
  112
  - Integrated Management Module II (IMM2)
    112
  - Uefi
    113
  - Integrated Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
    113
  - Light Path Diagnostics
    114
- Integrated Virtualization
  116
- Hot-Swap Capabilities
  116
- Power Subsystem
  117
- Fans and Cooling
  119
- Upgrading to an 8-Socket X6 Server
  120
Chapter 4. Infrastructure Planning

123
- Physical and Electrical Specifications
  124
- Rack Selection and Rack Options
  125
- Floor Clearance
  127
- Use of the Rear Door Heat Exchanger
  127
- Power Advice
  129
  - Considerations
    129
  - Power Supply Redundancy
    130
  - Rules for Achieving Redundancy
    131
  - Power Supply Installation Order
    132
  - Power Policy
    133
  - Additional Power Settings in the IMM2
    135
  - Examples of Power Connections
    137
- Cooling Advice
  138
- Uninterruptible Power Supply Units
  139
- PDU and Line Cord Selection
  140
  - Server to PDU Power Cord Options
    140
  - PDU and Line Cord Options
    141
Chapter 5. Preparing the Hardware

147
- Configuring the IMM2 Settings
  148
- UEFI Settings for Performance
  158
  - Operating Modes
    161
- UEFI Common Settings
  162
  - System Power Settings
    163
  - Processor Settings
    164
  - Memory Settings
    165
  - Serveraid M5210 RAID Controller Configuration
    167
- Pcie Adapter Placement Advice
  172
- Hot-Swap Procedures
  175
  - Hot-Swapping a Power Supply
    175
  - Hot-Swapping an I/O Book
    176
- Partitioning the X3950 X6
  179
  - Partitioning an X3950 X6 Via the IMM2 Web Interface
    180
- Updating Firmware
  185
  - Firmware Tools
    185
  - Updating Firmware
    186
- Troubleshooting
  197
  - Integrated Management Module (IMM)
    197
  - LCD System Information Panel
    198
  - System Event Log
    198
  - POST Event Log
    199
  - IBM Electronic Service Agent
    199
  - Problem Determination and Service Guide
    199
Chapter 6. Operating System Installation

201
- Installing Without a Local Optical Drive
  202
  - IMM
    202
  - Local USB Port
    204
  - Preboot Execution Environment (PXE)
    204
- IBM Serverguide
  205
- IBM Serverguide Scripting Toolkit
  210
- Use of Embedded Vmware Esxi
  211
- Booting from SAN
  213
- Introduction
  216
Chapter 7. Management

217
- Integrated Management Module II (IMM2)
  217
  - Configuring IMM2 for Out-Of-Band-Management
    217
  - Configuring IMM2 In-Band Configuration
    220
- Remote Control
  221
  - Accessing the Remote Control Feature in the IMM2
    221
- IBM Systems Director
  223
  - Discovering the IMM2 of an X3850 X6 Out-Of-Band Via IBM Systems Director
    223
  - Service and Support Manager
    228
- Upward Integration Modules
  233
  - Machine Check Architecture (MCA) Error Recovery
    237
- Advanced Settings Utility
  237
  - Using ASU to Configure Settings in IMM2-Based Servers
    238
  - Command Examples
    239
- Megaraid Storage Manager
  240
  - Megaraid Storage Manager Installation
    241
  - Drive States
    241
  - Virtual Drive States
    242
  - Megacli Utility for Storage Management
    242
- IBM Electronic Services
  243
- Serial over LAN
  244
  - Enabling Sol in UEFI
    245
  - Enabling Sol in the Operating System
    245
  - Windows Server 2008
    246
  - How to Start a Sol Connection
    249
Abbreviations and Acronyms

251
Related Publications

255
- IBM Redbooks Publications
  255
- Other Publications
  256
- Online Resources
  256
- Help from IBM
  257

IBM System x3950 X6 Product Manual

IBM System x3950 X6 Product Manual (54 pages)

Brand: IBM | Category: Server | Size: 1 MB

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Key Features
2
Locations of Key Components and Connectors
5
Standard Specifications
7
Standard Models
9
Processor Options
11
Memory Options
13
IBM Exflash Memory-Channel Storage
15
Internal Storage
17
Controllers for Internal Storage
19
Internal Drive Options
21
Internal Backup Units
22
Optical Drives
22
I/O Expansion Options
23
Network Adapters
27
Storage Host Bus Adapters
29
Pcie SSD Adapters
30
GPU Adapters
31
Power Supplies
32
Integrated Virtualization
32
Systems Management
33
Supported Operating Systems
33
Physical and Electrical Specifications
34
Warranty Options
35
Regulatory Compliance
36
External Disk Storage Expansion
37
External Disk Storage Systems
41
External Backup Units
42
Top-Of-Rack Ethernet Switches
44
Uninterruptible Power Supply Units
45
Power Distribution Units
46
Rack Cabinets
48
Rack Options
49
Related Publications and Links
51

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IBM System x3950 X6 Installation Instructions Manual

IBM System x3950 X6 Installation Instructions Manual (26 pages)

Brand: IBM | Category: Server | Size: 2 MB

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