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...program 38 Chapter 5. Introduction 1 The IBM System x Documentation CD 2 Hardware and software requirements 2 Using the Documentation Browser 2 Notices and statements in this document 3 Features and specifications 4 Major components of the server 6 Chapter 2. Updating IBM Director 39 Chapter 6. Solving problems ...26 Connecting the cables 27 Updating the server configuration 27 Chapter 3. Installing optional devices 9 Installation guidelines 9 System reliability guidelines 10 Working inside the server with the power on the server 33 Turning off the server 34 Chapter 4....
...program 38 Chapter 5. Introduction 1 The IBM System x Documentation CD 2 Hardware and software requirements 2 Using the Documentation Browser 2 Notices and statements in this document 3 Features and specifications 4 Major components of the server 6 Chapter 2. Updating IBM Director 39 Chapter 6. Solving problems ...26 Connecting the cables 27 Updating the server configuration 27 Chapter 3. Installing optional devices 9 Installation guidelines 9 System reliability guidelines 10 Working inside the server with the power on the server 33 Turning off the server 34 Chapter 4....
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...accordance with ISO 9296. These levels were measured in controlled acoustical environments according to as a unit, or "U." Features and specifications The following information is referred to the procedures specified by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) S12.10 and ISO ...server model, some features might not be available, or some specifications might exceed the average values stated because of the server. Notes: 1. Depending on the number and type of computers will operate. 4 IBM System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 Type 7141: Installation Guide A 1-U-high device is 4.45 cm...
...accordance with ISO 9296. These levels were measured in controlled acoustical environments according to as a unit, or "U." Features and specifications The following information is referred to the procedures specified by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) S12.10 and ISO ...server model, some features might not be available, or some specifications might exceed the average values stated because of the server. Notes: 1. Depending on the number and type of computers will operate. 4 IBM System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 Type 7141: Installation Guide A 1-U-high device is 4.45 cm...
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...Express x8 (half-length) slots: v Five non-hot-swap v Two hot-swap Upgradeable microcode: System BIOS, FPGA, diagnostics, service processor, BMC, and SAS microcode Power supply: v Standard: Two ... fully configured or 31.75 kg (70 lb) minimum Integrated functions: v Baseboard management controller v IBM EXA-4 chip set with RAID capabilities v Support for up to four microprocessors Note: Use the Configuration... m above sea level, or the microprocessor might throttle to remain within the internal thermal specifications. - 10° to 32°C (50° to 90°F); Maximum: 240 V ac...
...Express x8 (half-length) slots: v Five non-hot-swap v Two hot-swap Upgradeable microcode: System BIOS, FPGA, diagnostics, service processor, BMC, and SAS microcode Power supply: v Standard: Two ... fully configured or 31.75 kg (70 lb) minimum Integrated functions: v Baseboard management controller v IBM EXA-4 chip set with RAID capabilities v Support for up to four microprocessors Note: Use the Configuration... m above sea level, or the microprocessor might throttle to remain within the internal thermal specifications. - 10° to 32°C (50° to 90°F); Maximum: 240 V ac...
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...an orange label on or near a component indicates that the component can be hot-swapped, which means that if the server and operating system support hot-swap capability, you can remove or install the component while the server is running. (Orange can also indicate touch points on...See the instructions for removing or installing a specific hot-swap component for any additional procedures that you might have to perform before you can grip the component to remove it from or install it in the server. 6 IBM System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 Type 7141: Installation Guide The following illustration ...
...an orange label on or near a component indicates that the component can be hot-swapped, which means that if the server and operating system support hot-swap capability, you can remove or install the component while the server is running. (Orange can also indicate touch points on...See the instructions for removing or installing a specific hot-swap component for any additional procedures that you might have to perform before you can grip the component to remove it from or install it in the server. 6 IBM System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 Type 7141: Installation Guide The following illustration ...
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...it . v For redundant and hot-swappable power supply operation, the power supplies are connected to work inside the server. 10 IBM System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 Type 7141: Installation Guide To avoid this potential problem, always use an electrostatic-discharge wrist strap or other grounding... instructions that come with the power on hot-swap components.) See the instructions for removing or installing a specific hot-swap component for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. The server supports hot-swap devices and is designed to operate safely...
...it . v For redundant and hot-swappable power supply operation, the power supplies are connected to work inside the server. 10 IBM System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 Type 7141: Installation Guide To avoid this potential problem, always use an electrostatic-discharge wrist strap or other grounding... instructions that come with the power on hot-swap components.) See the instructions for removing or installing a specific hot-swap component for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. The server supports hot-swap devices and is designed to operate safely...
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...setup tools and installation tools that are specifically designed for your keyboard layout and country. If the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD did not come with the server, you can use it to learn about your operating system and adapter. Follow the instructions on ...Setup and Installation CD provides programs to : a. Select your IBM server. d. Start the operating-system installation. LSI Logic MegaRAID Storage Manager program For more information about the supported operating-system versions, see the label on the IBM System x Documentation CD. To start , see "Configuring the ...
...setup tools and installation tools that are specifically designed for your keyboard layout and country. If the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD did not come with the server, you can use it to learn about your operating system and adapter. Follow the instructions on ...Setup and Installation CD provides programs to : a. Select your IBM server. d. Start the operating-system installation. LSI Logic MegaRAID Storage Manager program For more information about the supported operating-system versions, see the label on the IBM System x Documentation CD. To start , see "Configuring the ...
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... the PCI LED is lit, follow the instructions for that LED. 4. If one at a time, in the correct sequence. 62 IBM System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 Type 7141: Installation Guide Find the failing or missing component by a trained service technician. Reseat the DIMM. 3. to identify the failed...occurred. 1. v If an action step is solved. Lit light path diagnostics LED with the system-error LED also lit Description Action TEMP A system temperature or component 1. Replace the fan for the has exceeded specifications. Note: The error LED on the memory card to the operating...
... the PCI LED is lit, follow the instructions for that LED. 4. If one at a time, in the correct sequence. 62 IBM System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 Type 7141: Installation Guide Find the failing or missing component by a trained service technician. Reseat the DIMM. 3. to identify the failed...occurred. 1. v If an action step is solved. Lit light path diagnostics LED with the system-error LED also lit Description Action TEMP A system temperature or component 1. Replace the fan for the has exceeded specifications. Note: The error LED on the memory card to the operating...
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...properly. Battery return program This product may not be available in EEE. For Taiwan: Please recycle batteries. For the European Union: 70 IBM System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 Type 7141: Installation Guide Users of EEE with the European WEEE Directive, electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) is important to customers for... battery available prior to the potential presence of WEEE. For information on the environment and human health due to your local IBM representative. In the United States, IBM has established a return process for specific battery information.
...properly. Battery return program This product may not be available in EEE. For Taiwan: Please recycle batteries. For the European Union: 70 IBM System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 Type 7141: Installation Guide Users of EEE with the European WEEE Directive, electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) is important to customers for... battery available prior to the potential presence of WEEE. For information on the environment and human health due to your local IBM representative. In the United States, IBM has established a return process for specific battery information.
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... button 59 light path diagnostics LEDs 59 LSI Logic Configuration Utility program 38 LSI Logic MegaRAID Storage Manager program 38 M memory card power LED 16 specifications 5 memory hot-swap enabled LED 16 memory problems 48 microprocessor 5 problems 49 microprocessor/memory cards problems 58 mouse problems 47 O online documentation 1 operator information panel... USB connectors 33 recycling and disposal, product 69 remind button 59 S SAS connector 33 scalability LED 30 serial connector 33 serial port problems 54 76 IBM System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 Type 7141: Installation Guide
... button 59 light path diagnostics LEDs 59 LSI Logic Configuration Utility program 38 LSI Logic MegaRAID Storage Manager program 38 M memory card power LED 16 specifications 5 memory hot-swap enabled LED 16 memory problems 48 microprocessor 5 problems 49 microprocessor/memory cards problems 58 mouse problems 47 O online documentation 1 operator information panel... USB connectors 33 recycling and disposal, product 69 remind button 59 S SAS connector 33 scalability LED 30 serial connector 33 serial port problems 54 76 IBM System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 Type 7141: Installation Guide
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... Port connectors 33 SMP Expansion Port link LEDs 33 software problems 56 software service and support 66 solving problems 41 specifications 4 Standby mode 33 statements and notices 3 support, web site 65 system-error LED 30, 31 T table memory cost-sensitive configuration 14 memory-mirroring configuration 15 performance configuration 13 telephone numbers 66...
... Port connectors 33 SMP Expansion Port link LEDs 33 software problems 56 software service and support 66 solving problems 41 specifications 4 Standby mode 33 statements and notices 3 support, web site 65 system-error LED 30, 31 T table memory cost-sensitive configuration 14 memory-mirroring configuration 15 performance configuration 13 telephone numbers 66...
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The System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 server 1 Related documentation 1 Notices and statements in this document 2 Features and specifications 3 What your server offers 5 Reliability, availability, and serviceability 7 IBM Director 8 The UpdateXpress program 9 Server controls, connectors, LEDs, and power 10 Front...ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD 62 ServerGuide features 62 Setup and configuration overview 62 Typical operating-system installation 63 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2007 iii Installing optional devices 17 Server components 17 Memory-card DIMM connectors 19 ...
The System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 server 1 Related documentation 1 Notices and statements in this document 2 Features and specifications 3 What your server offers 5 Reliability, availability, and serviceability 7 IBM Director 8 The UpdateXpress program 9 Server controls, connectors, LEDs, and power 10 Front...ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD 62 ServerGuide features 62 Setup and configuration overview 62 Typical operating-system installation 63 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2007 iii Installing optional devices 17 Server components 17 Memory-card DIMM connectors 19 ...
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...in use. 3. Power consumption and heat output vary depending on the server model, some features might not be available, or some specifications might exceed the average values stated because of 4.45 cm (1.75 inches). Notes: 1. The declared sound-power levels indicate an upper..., or "U." The System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 server 3 Depending on the number and type of optional features that are installed and the power-management optional features that are in vertical increments of room reflections and other nearby noise sources. Features and specifications The following information is...
...in use. 3. Power consumption and heat output vary depending on the server model, some features might not be available, or some specifications might exceed the average values stated because of 4.45 cm (1.75 inches). Notes: 1. The declared sound-power levels indicate an upper..., or "U." The System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 server 3 Depending on the number and type of optional features that are installed and the power-management optional features that are in vertical increments of room reflections and other nearby noise sources. Features and specifications The following information is...
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... power reduce the 35°C by 1°C per 300 m above sea level, or the microprocessor might throttle to remain within the internal thermal specifications. - 10° to 32°C (50° to 80% - Server off : 10° to 43°C (50.0° ... IBM System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 Type 7141: User's Guide altitude: 0 to 2133 m (7000 ft). - Three on front of the microprocessors. One internal v Broadcom 5709 dual 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet controller v ATI RN50 video - 16 MB video memory - Minimum: 100 V ac - Minimum: 200 V ac - Table 1. Features and specifications...
... power reduce the 35°C by 1°C per 300 m above sea level, or the microprocessor might throttle to remain within the internal thermal specifications. - 10° to 32°C (50° to 80% - Server off : 10° to 43°C (50.0° ... IBM System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 Type 7141: User's Guide altitude: 0 to 2133 m (7000 ft). - Three on front of the microprocessors. One internal v Broadcom 5709 dual 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet controller v ATI RN50 video - 16 MB video memory - Minimum: 100 V ac - Minimum: 200 V ac - Table 1. Features and specifications...
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.../ servers/eserver/xseries/scalable_family.html for the Trusted Computing Group (TCG) specification. v Light path diagnostics Light path diagnostics provides LEDs to help you can download the software to the 6 IBM System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 Type 7141: User's Guide These slots also accept x4 adapters. System configuration - You can add, remove, or replace hard disk drives...
.../ servers/eserver/xseries/scalable_family.html for the Trusted Computing Group (TCG) specification. v Light path diagnostics Light path diagnostics provides LEDs to help you can download the software to the 6 IBM System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 Type 7141: User's Guide These slots also accept x4 adapters. System configuration - You can add, remove, or replace hard disk drives...
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...supply operation, the power supplies are working on hot-swap components.) See the instructions for removing or installing a specific hot-swap component for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. v Remove jewelry, such as possible. v For a list of ...v Microprocessor socket 2 always contains either a heat-sink blank or a microprocessor and heat sink. v Do not allow the server cooling system to hang inside the server. v Remove items from your necktie or scarf to work properly. v Avoid dropping any additional procedures that might...
...supply operation, the power supplies are working on hot-swap components.) See the instructions for removing or installing a specific hot-swap component for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. v Remove jewelry, such as possible. v For a list of ...v Microprocessor socket 2 always contains either a heat-sink blank or a microprocessor and heat sink. v Do not allow the server cooling system to hang inside the server. v Remove items from your necktie or scarf to work properly. v Avoid dropping any additional procedures that might...
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...to lock the drive in a USB connector on the I/O board. If you have to turn off the server to eight DIMMs. 34 IBM System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 Type 7141: User's Guide v The server supports up to install an internal removable flash drive. You do so now. Each memory card...flash drive, push down on page 28). 3. Read the safety information that you must be compatible with the latest PC2-5300 SDRAM Registered DIMM specifications. Insert the drive into the connector. 4. Memory module The following steps. For a list of dual inline memory modules (DIMMs) that the ...
...to lock the drive in a USB connector on the I/O board. If you have to turn off the server to eight DIMMs. 34 IBM System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 Type 7141: User's Guide v The server supports up to install an internal removable flash drive. You do so now. Each memory card...flash drive, push down on page 28). 3. Read the safety information that you must be compatible with the latest PC2-5300 SDRAM Registered DIMM specifications. Insert the drive into the connector. 4. Memory module The following steps. For a list of dual inline memory modules (DIMMs) that the ...
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...: 1. Be sure to verify the orientation of the socket before you have to determine the specific type of -sale applications, integrated manufacturing solutions, and other on opposite sides. For a list of the microprocessor sockets. 46 IBM System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 Type 7141: User's Guide The actual procedure might vary slightly from each other applications...
...: 1. Be sure to verify the orientation of the socket before you have to determine the specific type of -sale applications, integrated manufacturing solutions, and other on opposite sides. For a list of the microprocessor sockets. 46 IBM System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 Type 7141: User's Guide The actual procedure might vary slightly from each other applications...
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...specific battery information. Consult your local waste disposal facility. In accordance with the WEEE marking per Annex IV of life. Battery return program This product may not be recycled or disposed of WEEE. For Taiwan: Please recycle batteries. For the European Union: 76 IBM System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2... Type 7141: User's Guide Recycling facilities may contain a sealed lead acid, nickel cadmium, nickel metal hydride, lithium, or lithium ion battery. Have the IBM part number listed on disposal of ...
...specific battery information. Consult your local waste disposal facility. In accordance with the WEEE marking per Annex IV of life. Battery return program This product may not be recycled or disposed of WEEE. For Taiwan: Please recycle batteries. For the European Union: 76 IBM System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2... Type 7141: User's Guide Recycling facilities may contain a sealed lead acid, nickel cadmium, nickel metal hydride, lithium, or lithium ion battery. Have the IBM part number listed on disposal of ...
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... electrostatic-discharge 11 external SAS 14 Gigabit Ethernet 12 power-supply 13, 14 system serial 14 USB, front 10 USB, rear 14 cooling 7 D danger statements 2 device drivers 9 dimensions 4 drives 4 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2007 DVD-eject button 10 DVD-ROM activity LED 10 eject button 10... 20, 21 system 11, 12 VRM 21 Ethernet 7 activity LED 11, 13 configuring 53 Gigabit activity LED 11, 13 Gigabit configuring 53 Gigabit connector 12 Gigabit controller 6 Gigabit link LED 12 expansion bays 4 expansion slots 4 external cabling 51 F fans 7 features ServerGuide 62 specifications 3 filler panel...
... electrostatic-discharge 11 external SAS 14 Gigabit Ethernet 12 power-supply 13, 14 system serial 14 USB, front 10 USB, rear 14 cooling 7 D danger statements 2 device drivers 9 dimensions 4 drives 4 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2007 DVD-eject button 10 DVD-ROM activity LED 10 eject button 10... 20, 21 system 11, 12 VRM 21 Ethernet 7 activity LED 11, 13 configuring 53 Gigabit activity LED 11, 13 Gigabit configuring 53 Gigabit connector 12 Gigabit controller 6 Gigabit link LED 12 expansion bays 4 expansion slots 4 external cabling 51 F fans 7 features ServerGuide 62 specifications 3 filler panel...
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... removable flash drive 34 memory modules 34 humidity 4 I I/O board connectors illustration 23 I/O board LEDs 23 IBM Director 5, 8, 71 illustration I/O board connectors 23 I/O-board jumpers 24 memory card connectors 19 microprocessor-board connectors...11 system-error 11, 12 light path diagnostics 6 local area network (LAN) 6 LSI Logic Configuration Utility program 67 LSI Logic MegaRAID Storage Manager program 67 M memory 5 active 38 card power LED 38 module 34 specifications 4...61 power-on 60 power-on override jumper 61, 66 80 IBM System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 Type 7141: User's Guide
... removable flash drive 34 memory modules 34 humidity 4 I I/O board connectors illustration 23 I/O board LEDs 23 IBM Director 5, 8, 71 illustration I/O board connectors 23 I/O-board jumpers 24 memory card connectors 19 microprocessor-board connectors...11 system-error 11, 12 light path diagnostics 6 local area network (LAN) 6 LSI Logic Configuration Utility program 67 LSI Logic MegaRAID Storage Manager program 67 M memory 5 active 38 card power LED 38 module 34 specifications 4...61 power-on 60 power-on override jumper 61, 66 80 IBM System x3850 M2 and System x3950 M2 Type 7141: User's Guide