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... Using the Boot Selection Menu program 119 Starting the backup server firmware 119 Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD 119 ServerGuide features 120 Setup and configuration overview 120 Typical operating-system installation 121 Installing your operating system without using ServerGuide 121 Using the integrated management module 121 Using ...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
... Using the Boot Selection Menu program 119 Starting the backup server firmware 119 Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD 119 ServerGuide features 120 Setup and configuration overview 120 Typical operating-system installation 121 Installing your operating system without using ServerGuide 121 Using the integrated management module 121 Using ...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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... links, click Software and device drivers for firmware updates, or click Publications lookup for locating firmware and documentation might have features that are made periodically to install the four additional SAS hard disk drive bays. Product name Machine type Model number Serial number IBM System x3650 M2 server 7947 The model number and serial number are available...
... links, click Software and device drivers for firmware updates, or click Publications lookup for locating firmware and documentation might have features that are made periodically to install the four additional SAS hard disk drive bays. Product name Machine type Model number Serial number IBM System x3650 M2 server 7947 The model number and serial number are available...
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...://www.ibm.com/systems/support/. 2. Under Product support, click System x. 3. Chapter 1. It contains translated environmental notices. v IBM License Agreement for updating, managing, and deploying firmware, device drivers, and operating systems. The System x and xSeries Tools Center is at http://publib.boulder.ibm.com...about tools for Machine Code This document is in PDF on the IBM Documentation CD. From the Product family menu, select System x3650 M2 and click Continue. The System x3650 M2 Type 7947 server 5 The documentation might be updated occasionally to include information ...
...://www.ibm.com/systems/support/. 2. Under Product support, click System x. 3. Chapter 1. It contains translated environmental notices. v IBM License Agreement for updating, managing, and deploying firmware, device drivers, and operating systems. The System x and xSeries Tools Center is at http://publib.boulder.ibm.com...about tools for Machine Code This document is in PDF on the IBM Documentation CD. From the Product family menu, select System x3650 M2 and click Continue. The System x3650 M2 Type 7947 server 5 The documentation might be updated occasionally to include information ...
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... Management Protocol (SNMP) version 3 - Remotely accessing the server, using the keyboard and mouse from a remote client 8 System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide Minimum: 100 V ac - Minimum: 0.12 kVA - The IMM provides remote server management ... 2.0 - The remote presence feature provides the following features and technologies: v UEFI-compliant server firmware IBM System x Server Firmware offers several features, including Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) 2.1 compliance, Active Energy Manager technology, enhanced RAS capabilities, and BIOS compatibility ...
... Management Protocol (SNMP) version 3 - Remotely accessing the server, using the keyboard and mouse from a remote client 8 System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide Minimum: 100 V ac - Minimum: 0.12 kVA - The IMM provides remote server management ... 2.0 - The remote presence feature provides the following features and technologies: v UEFI-compliant server firmware IBM System x Server Firmware offers several features, including Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) 2.1 compliance, Active Energy Manager technology, enhanced RAS capabilities, and BIOS compatibility ...
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... System x3650 M2 Type 7947 server 9 Uploading a diskette image to specific software application programs and hardware configurations. It collects and analyzes system information to aid in diagnosing server problems. The diagnostic programs collect the following information about DSA Preboot diagnostics, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM Systems Director CD. Vital product data, firmware, and...
... System x3650 M2 Type 7947 server 9 Uploading a diskette image to specific software application programs and hardware configurations. It collects and analyzes system information to aid in diagnosing server problems. The diagnostic programs collect the following information about DSA Preboot diagnostics, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM Systems Director CD. Vital product data, firmware, and...
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... not support TOE. Note: As of the date of the optional IBM Virtual Media Key provides remote presence and blue-screen capture capability. The System x3650 M2 Type 7947 server 11 Note: If the maximum load on the server is a technology that offloads the TCP/IP flow from the ...RAID) configurations. If the maximum load on most connectors v Chipkill memory protection v Dual redundant UEFI server firmware images v Error codes and messages v Error correcting code (ECC) L2 cache and system memory v Hot-swap cooling fans with the remaining power supply. The RAS features help to ensure the...
... not support TOE. Note: As of the date of the optional IBM Virtual Media Key provides remote presence and blue-screen capture capability. The System x3650 M2 Type 7947 server 11 Note: If the maximum load on the server is a technology that offloads the TCP/IP flow from the ...RAID) configurations. If the maximum load on most connectors v Chipkill memory protection v Dual redundant UEFI server firmware images v Error codes and messages v Error correcting code (ECC) L2 cache and system memory v Hot-swap cooling fans with the remaining power supply. The RAS features help to ensure the...
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Chapter 1. The System x3650 M2 Type 7947 server 13 v Updating installed plug-ins to add new features and functions to the base capabilities v Managing the life cycles of IBM Systems Management and IBM Systems Director. The UpdateXpress System Pack Installer The UpdateXpress System Pack Installer detects supported and installed device drivers and firmware in the server and installs available updates. For additional...
Chapter 1. The System x3650 M2 Type 7947 server 13 v Updating installed plug-ins to add new features and functions to the base capabilities v Managing the life cycles of IBM Systems Management and IBM Systems Director. The UpdateXpress System Pack Installer The UpdateXpress System Pack Installer detects supported and installed device drivers and firmware in the server and installs available updates. For additional...
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...v Pins 1 and 2: Normal (default) Loads the primary IMM firmware ROM page. Do not change or delete the power-on the Pass 8 system board. Installing optional devices 27 v Pins 2 and 3: Loads the secondary (backup) IMM firmware ROM page. The following table describes the functions of this switch ...UEFI boot recovery jumper J147 IMM recovery jumper Jumper setting v Pins 1 and 2: Normal (default) Loads the primary server (formerly BIOS) firmware ROM page. When this switch does not affect the administrator password check if an administrator password is set to pins 2 and 3 before ...
...v Pins 1 and 2: Normal (default) Loads the primary IMM firmware ROM page. Do not change or delete the power-on the Pass 8 system board. Installing optional devices 27 v Pins 2 and 3: Loads the secondary (backup) IMM firmware ROM page. The following table describes the functions of this switch ...UEFI boot recovery jumper J147 IMM recovery jumper Jumper setting v Pins 1 and 2: Normal (default) Loads the primary server (formerly BIOS) firmware ROM page. When this switch does not affect the administrator password check if an administrator password is set to pins 2 and 3 before ...
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System board jumpers Jumper number Jumper name Jumper setting J29 UEFI boot v Pins 1 and 2: Normal (default) Loads the primary server recovery firmware (formerly called BIOS) ROM page. jumper v Pins 2 and 3: Loads the secondary (backup) server firmware ROM page. Chapter 2. J147 IMM recovery jumper v Pins 1 and 2: Normal (default) Loads the primary IMM firmware... ROM page. Installing optional devices 29 v Pins 2 and 3: Loads the secondary (backup) IMM firmware ROM page. UEFI boot recovery jumper (J29) IMM ...
System board jumpers Jumper number Jumper name Jumper setting J29 UEFI boot v Pins 1 and 2: Normal (default) Loads the primary server recovery firmware (formerly called BIOS) ROM page. jumper v Pins 2 and 3: Loads the secondary (backup) server firmware ROM page. Chapter 2. J147 IMM recovery jumper v Pins 1 and 2: Normal (default) Loads the primary IMM firmware... ROM page. Installing optional devices 29 v Pins 2 and 3: Loads the secondary (backup) IMM firmware ROM page. UEFI boot recovery jumper (J29) IMM ...
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... server. Chapter 2. Installing optional devices 33 If the LED does not begin flashing within 30 seconds of the IMM. Table 8. When the loading is loading. System-pulse LEDs (continued) LED Description Action IMM heartbeat Indicates the status of the boot process of when the server is connected to power, complete the...) Use the IMM recovery jumper to indicate that the IMM code is complete, the LED stops flashing briefly and then flashes slowly to recover the firmware (see Table 3 on page 27 or Table 5 on page 29). 2. (Trained service technician only) Replace the...
... server. Chapter 2. Installing optional devices 33 If the LED does not begin flashing within 30 seconds of the IMM. Table 8. When the loading is loading. System-pulse LEDs (continued) LED Description Action IMM heartbeat Indicates the status of the boot process of when the server is connected to power, complete the...) Use the IMM recovery jumper to indicate that the IMM code is complete, the LED stops flashing briefly and then flashes slowly to recover the firmware (see Table 3 on page 27 or Table 5 on page 29). 2. (Trained service technician only) Replace the...
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...IBM Documentation CD for the server, monitor, and other devices. This step will help to ensure that any steps that involve removing or installing adapter cables or non-hot-swap optional devices or components. 36 System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide For additional information about tools for updating, managing, and deploying firmware..., see "Solving problems" in the Installation Guide on the system board and internal...
...IBM Documentation CD for the server, monitor, and other devices. This step will help to ensure that any steps that involve removing or installing adapter cables or non-hot-swap optional devices or components. 36 System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide For additional information about tools for updating, managing, and deploying firmware..., see "Solving problems" in the Installation Guide on the system board and internal...
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...Press the bracket tab 3 and slide the bracket toward the expansion-slot-opening end of supported riser-card assemblies, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us / for an LCD monitor. If you install an adapter: v Locate the documentation that comes with...Expansion slot 3: Full-height, full-length - The following notes describe the types of the server. v To ensure that the adapter firmware is not supported. See http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us /. v Some high performance video adapters are supported by your UEFI-based server, make sure that ...
...Press the bracket tab 3 and slide the bracket toward the expansion-slot-opening end of supported riser-card assemblies, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us / for an LCD monitor. If you install an adapter: v Locate the documentation that comes with...Expansion slot 3: Full-height, full-length - The following notes describe the types of the server. v To ensure that the adapter firmware is not supported. See http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us /. v Some high performance video adapters are supported by your UEFI-based server, make sure that ...
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...1 PXE (fixed) - See "Removing a PCI riser-card assembly" on page 50 for instructions. 52 System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide Slide the expansion-slot cover out of the riser-card assembly. See "Installing...or RAID) The following steps: 1. Determine which expansion slot you have not changed the default boot precedence: - System board Ethernet 2 PXE (fixed) - If you are installing an adapter in PCI expansion slot 1 or 2, remove... vii and "Installation guidelines" on page 43). 4. Install the adapter: a. Video Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) (fixed) -
...1 PXE (fixed) - See "Removing a PCI riser-card assembly" on page 50 for instructions. 52 System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide Slide the expansion-slot cover out of the riser-card assembly. See "Installing...or RAID) The following steps: 1. Determine which expansion slot you have not changed the default boot precedence: - System board Ethernet 2 PXE (fixed) - If you are installing an adapter in PCI expansion slot 1 or 2, remove... vii and "Installation guidelines" on page 43). 4. Install the adapter: a. Video Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) (fixed) -
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...the server. therefore, you can install a second microprocessor. v The server supports up to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/. 2. v Both microprocessors must update the server firmware for the server. Under Popular links, click Software and device drivers. 4. v The microprocessor speeds ...To download the most current level of supported microprocessors. v If you must have to install the second microprocessor. 76 System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide These microprocessors are automatically set down the heat sink. v Read the documentation that you must...
...the server. therefore, you can install a second microprocessor. v The server supports up to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/. 2. v Both microprocessors must update the server firmware for the server. Under Popular links, click Software and device drivers. 4. v The microprocessor speeds ...To download the most current level of supported microprocessors. v If you must have to install the second microprocessor. 76 System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide These microprocessors are automatically set down the heat sink. v Read the documentation that you must...
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... SAS riser-card and controller assembly" on the controller remains lit until the battery is fully charged, the controller firmware re-enables write-back mode. 2. Notes: 1. The LED just above the battery on page 92). after you... Intelligent Battery Backup Unit (iBBU) is referred to write-through mode; This is fully charged, the controller firmware sets the controller cache to as the battery throughout this section. Installing a ServeRAID SAS controller battery on page... set it aside (see "Removing a PCI adapter" on page 54). 96 System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide
... SAS riser-card and controller assembly" on the controller remains lit until the battery is fully charged, the controller firmware re-enables write-back mode. 2. Notes: 1. The LED just above the battery on page 92). after you... Intelligent Battery Backup Unit (iBBU) is referred to write-through mode; This is fully charged, the controller firmware sets the controller cache to as the battery throughout this section. Installing a ServeRAID SAS controller battery on page... set it aside (see "Removing a PCI adapter" on page 54). 96 System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide
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... in the server, repeat steps 7 on page 97 through until the battery unit is charged, the ServeRAID controller firmware changes the write policy to write-back. 100 System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide Install the server cover. 16. To protect your data, the ServeRAID controller... firmware changes the write policy to the battery on the remote battery tray. Connect the power cords and all external...
... in the server, repeat steps 7 on page 97 through until the battery unit is charged, the ServeRAID controller firmware changes the write policy to write-back. 100 System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide Install the server cover. 16. To protect your data, the ServeRAID controller... firmware changes the write policy to the battery on the remote battery tray. Connect the power cords and all external...
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... Setup and Installation CD The ServerGuide program provides software-setup tools and installation tools that is part of the IBM System x Server Firmware. For information about using the IMM, see "Using the Setup utility" on page 121. v Remote presence capability and blue-screen...the virtual media key, you will not be able to remotely manage a network. The virtual media key is part of the IBM System x Server Firmware. Configuring the server The following configuration programs come with the server: v Setup utility The Setup utility (formerly called the Configuration/Setup...
... Setup and Installation CD The ServerGuide program provides software-setup tools and installation tools that is part of the IBM System x Server Firmware. For information about using the IMM, see "Using the Setup utility" on page 121. v Remote presence capability and blue-screen...the virtual media key, you will not be able to remotely manage a network. The virtual media key is part of the IBM System x Server Firmware. Configuring the server The following configuration programs come with the server: v Setup utility The Setup utility (formerly called the Configuration/Setup...
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...main menu. You can configure the serial ports; and view the system Ethernet MAC addresses. v System Settings Select this choice to view the system-board identifier, the revision level or issue date of the firmware, the integrated management module and diagnostics code, and the version and ...date. To configure memory mirroring, select System Settings → Memory, and then select Memory Channel Mode → Mirroring. - Operating Modes Select this ...
...main menu. You can configure the serial ports; and view the system Ethernet MAC addresses. v System Settings Select this choice to view the system-board identifier, the revision level or issue date of the firmware, the integrated management module and diagnostics code, and the version and ...date. To configure memory mirroring, select System Settings → Memory, and then select Memory Channel Mode → Mirroring. - Operating Modes Select this ...
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... If a bootable USB mass storage device is installed, a submenu item (USB Key/Disk) is used to configure the hardware. Starting the backup server firmware The system board contains a backup copy area for the password. then, move the UEFI boot recovery J29 jumper back to seven characters (A - You can use ... options or settings in the Setup utility. To force the server to select an item from the ServerGuide fulfillment Web site at http://www.ibm.com/ systems/management/serverguide/sub.html. Z, a - Use the Up Arrow and Down Arrow keys to start from the backup copy, turn off the...
... If a bootable USB mass storage device is installed, a submenu item (USB Key/Disk) is used to configure the hardware. Starting the backup server firmware The system board contains a backup copy area for the password. then, move the UEFI boot recovery J29 jumper back to seven characters (A - You can use ... options or settings in the Setup utility. To force the server to select an item from the ServerGuide fulfillment Web site at http://www.ibm.com/ systems/management/serverguide/sub.html. Z, a - Use the Up Arrow and Down Arrow keys to start from the backup copy, turn off the...
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... program. v Select your operating system and adapter. 120 System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide v View the overview to learn more about ServerGuide features. v View the readme file to review installation tips for ServeRAID adapters only) v Checks the microcode (firmware) levels of the ServerGuide program....document. Note: Changes are required to set up your server model. The ServerGuide program requires a supported IBM server with links to configure any supported IBM server model. In addition to the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, you use the CD to tips for...
... program. v Select your operating system and adapter. 120 System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide v View the overview to learn more about ServerGuide features. v View the readme file to review installation tips for ServeRAID adapters only) v Checks the microcode (firmware) levels of the ServerGuide program....document. Note: Changes are required to set up your server model. The ServerGuide program requires a supported IBM server with links to configure any supported IBM server model. In addition to the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, you use the CD to tips for...