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IBM X3850 X6 Planning And Implementation Manual (262 pages)

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Front Cover
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Table of Contents
5
Notices

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

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Preface

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

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

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- Modular Design
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  - 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
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- 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

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- Product Features
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  - 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
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- Memory
  85
  - Memory Options
    86
  - Memory Population Order
    87
- IBM Exflash Memory-Channel Storage
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- 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
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  - 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

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- 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

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- Configuring the IMM2 Settings
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- 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
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  - Hot-Swapping a Power Supply
    175
  - Hot-Swapping an I/O Book
    176
- Partitioning the X3950 X6
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  - 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

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

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- Integrated Management Module II (IMM2)
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  - Configuring IMM2 for Out-Of-Band-Management
    217
  - Configuring IMM2 In-Band Configuration
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- Remote Control
  221
  - Accessing the Remote Control Feature in the IMM2
    221
- IBM Systems Director
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  - Discovering the IMM2 of an X3850 X6 Out-Of-Band Via IBM Systems Director
    223
  - Service and Support Manager
    228
- Upward Integration Modules
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  - Machine Check Architecture (MCA) Error Recovery
    237
- Advanced Settings Utility
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  - 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
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  - 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

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Related Publications

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

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Table of Contents

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Chapter 1. The IBM System X3850 X6 and X3950 X6 Types 3837 and 3839 Server

Chapter 2. Installing Optional Devices

Chapter 3. Configuration Information and Instructions

Chapter 4. Troubleshooting

Chapter 5. Parts Listing, System X3850

Chapter 6. Removing and Replacing Components

Appendix A. DSA Diagnostic Test Results

Appendix B. Integrated Management Module II (IMM2) Error Messages

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

Appendix D. Getting Help and Technical Assistance

Notices

Index

IBM X3850 X6 Planning And Implementation Manual (262 pages)

Table of Contents

Notices

Summary of Changes

Preface

Chapter 1. Introduction

Chapter 2. Technology

Chapter 3. Product Information

Chapter 4. Infrastructure Planning

Chapter 5. Preparing the Hardware

Chapter 6. Operating System Installation

Chapter 7. Management

Abbreviations and Acronyms

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