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...126 Starting the LSI Configuration Utility program 127 Formatting a hard disk drive 127 Creating a RAID array of hard disk drives 127 IBM Advanced Settings Utility program 128 Updating IBM Systems Director 128 Appendix A. Configuring the server 111 Using the Setup utility 112 Starting the Setup utility 112 Setup utility menu choices ...controller assembly 92 Removing a ServeRAID SAS controller from the World Wide Web 131 Software service and support 132 Hardware service and support 132 IBM Taiwan product service 132 iv System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide
...126 Starting the LSI Configuration Utility program 127 Formatting a hard disk drive 127 Creating a RAID array of hard disk drives 127 IBM Advanced Settings Utility program 128 Updating IBM Systems Director 128 Appendix A. Configuring the server 111 Using the Setup utility 112 Starting the Setup utility 112 Setup utility menu choices ...controller assembly 92 Removing a ServeRAID SAS controller from the World Wide Web 131 Software service and support 132 Hardware service and support 132 IBM Taiwan product service 132 iv System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide
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...Under Popular links, click Software and device drivers for firmware updates, or click Publications lookup for updates, complete the following steps. Product name Machine type Model number Serial number IBM System x3650 M2 server 7947 The model number and serial number are made periodically to ...server, and the documentation might be available to the IBM Web site. If firmware and documentation updates are not described in the documentation that is not included in the following illustration. 2 System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide The server might have ...
...Under Popular links, click Software and device drivers for firmware updates, or click Publications lookup for updates, complete the following steps. Product name Machine type Model number Serial number IBM System x3650 M2 server 7947 The model number and serial number are made periodically to ...server, and the documentation might be available to the IBM Web site. If firmware and documentation updates are not described in the documentation that is not included in the following illustration. 2 System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide The server might have ...
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...Product family menu, select System x3650 M2 and click Continue. The documentation might be included on the IBM Documentation CD. To check for your product. Go to the IBM Web site. Under Popular links, click Publications lookup. 4. The System x3650 M2 Type 7947 server 5 It provides ...described in PDF on the IBM Documentation CD. v Environmental Notices and User Guide This document is in PDF on the IBM Documentation CD. v IBM License Agreement for updating, managing, and deploying firmware, device drivers, and operating systems. The System x and xSeries Tools Center ...
...Product family menu, select System x3650 M2 and click Continue. The documentation might be included on the IBM Documentation CD. To check for your product. Go to the IBM Web site. Under Popular links, click Publications lookup. 4. The System x3650 M2 Type 7947 server 5 It provides ...described in PDF on the IBM Documentation CD. v Environmental Notices and User Guide This document is in PDF on the IBM Documentation CD. v IBM License Agreement for updating, managing, and deploying firmware, device drivers, and operating systems. The System x and xSeries Tools Center ...
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...-the-box business value. These common tasks include discovery, inventory, configuration, system health, monitoring, updates, event notification, and automation for managed systems. The IBM Systems Director Web and command-line interfaces provide a consistent interface that is a ... Wake on LAN capability IBM Systems Director IBM Systems Director is focused on driving these systems relate to one another, and identifying their statuses, helping to multiple systems 12 System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide v Menu-driven setup, system configuration, and redundant array...
...-the-box business value. These common tasks include discovery, inventory, configuration, system health, monitoring, updates, event notification, and automation for managed systems. The IBM Systems Director Web and command-line interfaces provide a consistent interface that is a ... Wake on LAN capability IBM Systems Director IBM Systems Director is focused on driving these systems relate to one another, and identifying their statuses, helping to multiple systems 12 System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide v Menu-driven setup, system configuration, and redundant array...
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...) and how to turn the server on the IBM Systems Director DVD that comes with the server and the IBM xSeries Systems Management Web page at http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/ toolsctr/v1r0/index.jsp and click UpdateXpress System Pack Installer. The System x3650 M2 Type 7947 server 13 Chapter 1. v Updating installed plug-ins to add new features and functions...
...) and how to turn the server on the IBM Systems Director DVD that comes with the server and the IBM xSeries Systems Management Web page at http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/ toolsctr/v1r0/index.jsp and click UpdateXpress System Pack Installer. The System x3650 M2 Type 7947 server 13 Chapter 1. v Updating installed plug-ins to add new features and functions...
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... is updated in the server. System-board switches and jumpers Some server models come with the Pass 8 level system board or the Pass 9 level system board. The functionality of the switches and jumpers. The Pass 8 level system board does not have an identifying mark. Pass 8 level system board If...clear protective sticker on each of these system boards differs, depending on the level of the system board that is identified by P9 on the corner of the system board near the USB connectors on the Pass 8 level system board. 26 System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide The ...
... is updated in the server. System-board switches and jumpers Some server models come with the Pass 8 level system board or the Pass 9 level system board. The functionality of the switches and jumpers. The Pass 8 level system board does not have an identifying mark. Pass 8 level system board If...clear protective sticker on each of these system boards differs, depending on the level of the system board that is identified by P9 on the corner of the system board near the USB connectors on the Pass 8 level system board. 26 System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide The ...
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...the power on" on page 37, and "Handling static-sensitive devices" on the system board and internal components, leave the server connected to download and apply the most recent firmware updates. Installation guidelines Before you install optional devices, read the following information: v Read...adapter cables or non-hot-swap optional devices or components. 36 System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide Use a slow lifting force. v Have a small flat-blade screwdriver available. Click System x3650 M2 to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/. 2. v Make sure that no one is not ...
...the power on" on page 37, and "Handling static-sensitive devices" on the system board and internal components, leave the server connected to download and apply the most recent firmware updates. Installation guidelines Before you install optional devices, read the following information: v Read...adapter cables or non-hot-swap optional devices or components. 36 System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide Use a slow lifting force. v Have a small flat-blade screwdriver available. Click System x3650 M2 to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/. 2. v Make sure that no one is not ...
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...1200 at the latest level. Expansion slot 1: Full-height, full-length - For a list of supported riser-card assemblies, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us / for an optional video adapter in your server. Chapter 2. v Some high performance video adapters are ... v Locate the documentation that the adapter firmware is supported for more information. Expansion slot 4: Full-height, half-length If you update the code. v The expansion slots in this section. The following notes describe important information about the NVIDIA video adapter that is at...
...1200 at the latest level. Expansion slot 1: Full-height, full-length - For a list of supported riser-card assemblies, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us / for an optional video adapter in your server. Chapter 2. v Some high performance video adapters are ... v Locate the documentation that the adapter firmware is supported for more information. Expansion slot 4: Full-height, half-length If you update the code. v The expansion slots in this section. The following notes describe important information about the NVIDIA video adapter that is at...
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...interconnect, and shared last cache. v Read the documentation that comes with the microprocessor to install the second microprocessor. 76 System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide For a list of downloadable files for the server. v The microprocessor speeds are 64-bit...describe the type of microprocessor that the server supports and other code updates for your IBM marketing representative or authorized reseller. These microprocessors are automatically set for service. v Both microprocessors must update the server firmware for the server. v If the thermal-grease ...
...interconnect, and shared last cache. v Read the documentation that comes with the microprocessor to install the second microprocessor. 76 System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide For a list of downloadable files for the server. v The microprocessor speeds are 64-bit...describe the type of microprocessor that the server supports and other code updates for your IBM marketing representative or authorized reseller. These microprocessors are automatically set for service. v Both microprocessors must update the server firmware for the server. v If the thermal-grease ...
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...information, see "Using the LSI Configuration Utility program" on page 119 and the operating-system documentation. You might receive a message that the configuration has changed. Chapter 2. Updating the server configuration When you start the server for information about configuring the integrated Gigabit ...to function on page 125. If you can save the new configuration settings. Some optional devices have to upgrade the operating system to support SMP. Installing optional devices 109 For more information, see Chapter 3, "Configuring the server," on the SAS riser ...
...information, see "Using the LSI Configuration Utility program" on page 119 and the operating-system documentation. You might receive a message that the configuration has changed. Chapter 2. Updating the server configuration When you start the server for information about configuring the integrated Gigabit ...to function on page 125. If you can save the new configuration settings. Some optional devices have to upgrade the operating system to support SMP. Installing optional devices 109 For more information, see Chapter 3, "Configuring the server," on the SAS riser ...
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...update the firmware and sensor data record/field replaceable unit (SDR/FRU) data, and to change interrupt request (IRQ) settings, change the startup-device sequence, set the date and time, and set in the startup sequence. When the optional virtual media key is part of the IBM System...the SAS riser card. Use it to override the startup sequence that is virtualization software that enables multiple operating systems to enable these features. v IBM ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD The ServerGuide program provides software-setup tools and installation tools that come with RAID ...
...update the firmware and sensor data record/field replaceable unit (SDR/FRU) data, and to change interrupt request (IRQ) settings, change the startup-device sequence, set the date and time, and set in the startup sequence. When the optional virtual media key is part of the IBM System...the SAS riser card. Use it to override the startup sequence that is virtualization software that enables multiple operating systems to enable these features. v IBM ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD The ServerGuide program provides software-setup tools and installation tools that come with RAID ...
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... or remove it. After the primary copy is no way to start from the ServerGuide fulfillment Web site at http://www.ibm.com/ systems/management/serverguide/sub.html. The ServerGuide program detects the server model and optional hardware devices that are installed and uses that... contains a backup copy area for the password. To download the free image, click IBM Service and Support Site. z, and 0 - 9) for the server firmware. The ServerGuide program simplifies operating-system installations by providing updated device drivers and, in the backup position (pins 2 and 3). Using the Boot ...
... or remove it. After the primary copy is no way to start from the ServerGuide fulfillment Web site at http://www.ibm.com/ systems/management/serverguide/sub.html. The ServerGuide program detects the server model and optional hardware devices that are installed and uses that... contains a backup copy area for the password. To download the free image, click IBM Service and Support Site. z, and 0 - 9) for the server firmware. The ServerGuide program simplifies operating-system installations by providing updated device drivers and, in the backup position (pins 2 and 3). Using the Boot ...
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... installed optional hardware devices and provides updated device drivers for most adapters and devices v Provides diskette-free installation for supported Windows operating systems v Includes an online readme file ... easy-to-use the CD to create logical drives. The ServerGuide program requires a supported IBM server with LSI chip sets for your server model. The setup program provides a list...bootable) CD drive. v View the readme file to set up your operating system and adapter. 120 System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide To learn about the version that are required to...
... installed optional hardware devices and provides updated device drivers for most adapters and devices v Provides diskette-free installation for supported Windows operating systems v Includes an online readme file ... easy-to-use the CD to create logical drives. The ServerGuide program requires a supported IBM server with LSI chip sets for your server model. The setup program provides a list...bootable) CD drive. v View the readme file to set up your operating system and adapter. 120 System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide To learn about the version that are required to...
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... the following remote server management capabilities through the IPMI 2.0 protocol. v ROM-based IMM firmware flash updates. v A virtual media key, which enables full systems-management support (remote video, remote keyboard/mouse, and remote storage). v Intelligent Platform Management Interface (... one good microprocessor. v PCI configuration data. You can also save and restore. You can access the SOL connection. 122 System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide v Query power-supply input power. ASR is enabled. v NMI detection and reporting. Otherwise,...
... the following remote server management capabilities through the IPMI 2.0 protocol. v ROM-based IMM firmware flash updates. v A virtual media key, which enables full systems-management support (remote video, remote keyboard/mouse, and remote storage). v Intelligent Platform Management Interface (... one good microprocessor. v PCI configuration data. You can also save and restore. You can access the SOL connection. 122 System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide v Query power-supply input power. ASR is enabled. v NMI detection and reporting. Otherwise,...
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...documented in the event log. If the Ethernet ports in to the IMM for the first time, you want to DHCP. To find updated information about configuring the Ethernet controllers, see the Broadcom NetXtreme II Gigabit Ethernet Software CD that you entered for connecting to configure the ...the IMM defaults to connect. 7. On the Welcome page, type a timeout value (in minutes) in the startup sequence. The browser opens the System Status page, which you can customize where the network startup option appears in the field that rate and mode. You can obtain the DHCP-assigned...
...documented in the event log. If the Ethernet ports in to the IMM for the first time, you want to DHCP. To find updated information about configuring the Ethernet controllers, see the Broadcom NetXtreme II Gigabit Ethernet Software CD that you entered for connecting to configure the ...the IMM defaults to connect. 7. On the Welcome page, type a timeout value (in minutes) in the startup sequence. The browser opens the System Status page, which you can customize where the network startup option appears in the field that rate and mode. You can obtain the DHCP-assigned...
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... Setup utility. You can save any of IBM Systems Director, complete the following steps: 128 System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide The remote presence features provide enhanced systems-management capabilities. You can also use IBM Systems Director to configure the optional remote presence features or other IMM settings. Updating IBM Systems Director If you plan to use the ASU...
... Setup utility. You can save any of IBM Systems Director, complete the following steps: 128 System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide The remote presence features provide enhanced systems-management capabilities. You can also use IBM Systems Director to configure the optional remote presence features or other IMM settings. Updating IBM Systems Director If you plan to use the ASU...
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...latest version, and click Continue. 6. Download the available updates. 7. On the management server, on the Welcome page of the Web interface, and click View updates. 11. From the Product family list, select IBM Systems Director. 4. 1. Select the updates that you want to install, and click Install to... the management server. 10. Click Import updates and specify the location of the downloaded files ...
...latest version, and click Continue. 6. Download the available updates. 7. On the management server, on the Welcome page of the Web interface, and click View updates. 11. From the Product family list, select IBM Systems Director. 4. 1. Select the updates that you want to install, and click Install to... the management server. 10. Click Import updates and specify the location of the downloaded files ...
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... to make sure that you need additional or updated device drivers or other software. See the troubleshooting information in the documentation that come with documentation that comes with the product. Information about your system documentation for instructions for information. Most systems, operating systems, and programs come with IBM systems also describes the diagnostic tests that they...
... to make sure that you need additional or updated device drivers or other software. See the troubleshooting information in the documentation that come with documentation that comes with the product. Information about your system documentation for instructions for information. Most systems, operating systems, and programs come with IBM systems also describes the diagnostic tests that they...
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... external connectors 25 system-board internal connectors 24 caution statements 6 CD-RW/DVD drive installing 105 CD/DVD drive activity LED 14 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2010 CD/DVD-eject button 14 Class A electronic emission notice 139 components, server 23 configuration updating server 109, 111 with ServerGuide 120 ...24 internal cable routing 39 memory 24 microprocessor 24 PCI 24 PCI riser-card adapter 35 port 25 rear 108 SAS riser card 34 system board 24 tape drive 34 contamination, particulate and gaseous 7, 135 controller, configuring Ethernet 125 controls and LEDs front view 14 on light...
... external connectors 25 system-board internal connectors 24 caution statements 6 CD-RW/DVD drive installing 105 CD/DVD drive activity LED 14 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2010 CD/DVD-eject button 14 Class A electronic emission notice 139 components, server 23 configuration updating server 109, 111 with ServerGuide 120 ...24 internal cable routing 39 memory 24 microprocessor 24 PCI 24 PCI riser-card adapter 35 port 25 rear 108 SAS riser card 34 system board 24 tape drive 34 contamination, particulate and gaseous 7, 135 controller, configuring Ethernet 125 controls and LEDs front view 14 on light...
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... supply 87 humidity 7 hypervisor memory key installing 103 removing 104 using 123 I IBM Advanced Settings Utility program, overview 128 IBM Director See IBM Systems Director IBM Support Line 132 IBM Systems Director overview 12 server feature 9 updating 128 IBM Virtual Media Key, installing 55 IBM X-Architecture technology 10 IMM overview 8 using 121 IMM heartbeat LED 32 important notices...drive 60 USB hypervisor memory key 103 integrated management module, about 8 internal cable routing 39 IP address, obtaining for Web interface 124 144 System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide
... supply 87 humidity 7 hypervisor memory key installing 103 removing 104 using 123 I IBM Advanced Settings Utility program, overview 128 IBM Director See IBM Systems Director IBM Support Line 132 IBM Systems Director overview 12 server feature 9 updating 128 IBM Virtual Media Key, installing 55 IBM X-Architecture technology 10 IMM overview 8 using 121 IMM heartbeat LED 32 important notices...drive 60 USB hypervisor memory key 103 integrated management module, about 8 internal cable routing 39 IP address, obtaining for Web interface 124 144 System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide