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... 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 the USB memory key for VMware hypervisor 123 Using the remote presence capability and blue-...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
... 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 the USB memory key for VMware hypervisor 123 Using the remote presence capability and blue-...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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...device is on page 11. The IBM System x3650 M2 Type 7947 server is a 2-U1-high server that require superior microprocessor performance, efficient memory management, and flexibility. Each increment is ideally suited for you can obtain up your IBM® System x3650 M2 Type 7947 server, instructions for installing optional ... IBM products that is 1.75 inches tall. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2010 1 From this personalized page, you to customize the system hardware to -date information about the terms of the server. Chapter 1. and gain visibility for starting and configuring ...
...device is on page 11. The IBM System x3650 M2 Type 7947 server is a 2-U1-high server that require superior microprocessor performance, efficient memory management, and flexibility. Each increment is ideally suited for you can obtain up your IBM® System x3650 M2 Type 7947 server, instructions for installing optional ... IBM products that is 1.75 inches tall. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2010 1 From this personalized page, you to customize the system hardware to -date information about the terms of the server. Chapter 1. and gain visibility for starting and configuring ...
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...quad-core Intel® Xeon, with SVGA and VGA v 16 MB DDR2 SDRAM video memory ServeRAID SAS controller: v ServeRAID-BR10i SAS/SATA Controller that is shared among the cores...1. however, the controllers run at 75 MHz. Server off : 8% to 25 kg (55 lb) depending upon configuration Integrated functions: v Integrated management module (IMM), which supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 ...on system board and two additional ports when the optional IBM Dual-Port 1 Gb Ethernet Daughter Card is supported in a PCI Express x8 mechanical slot (x4 electrical); The System x3650 M2 Type 7947 ...
...quad-core Intel® Xeon, with SVGA and VGA v 16 MB DDR2 SDRAM video memory ServeRAID SAS controller: v ServeRAID-BR10i SAS/SATA Controller that is shared among the cores...1. however, the controllers run at 75 MHz. Server off : 8% to 25 kg (55 lb) depending upon configuration Integrated functions: v Integrated management module (IMM), which supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 ...on system board and two additional ports when the optional IBM Dual-Port 1 Gb Ethernet Daughter Card is supported in a PCI Express x8 mechanical slot (x4 electrical); The System x3650 M2 Type 7947 ...
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...Preboot diagnostics, see the IBM Systems Director documentation on the integrated USB memory. Service processor status and configuration - For more information, see the IBM Director documentation on the IBM Documentation CD v IBM Systems Director IBM Systems Director is an IBM Systems Director extension that measures ...that includes events from a Web browser. You can view the information locally through the systems-management interface and view them, using IBM Systems Director. The System x3650 M2 Type 7947 server 9 Mapping the CD or DVD drive, diskette drive, and USB flash drive on...
...Preboot diagnostics, see the IBM Systems Director documentation on the integrated USB memory. Service processor status and configuration - For more information, see the IBM Director documentation on the IBM Documentation CD v IBM Systems Director IBM Systems Director is an IBM Systems Director extension that measures ...that includes events from a Web browser. You can view the information locally through the systems-management interface and view them, using IBM Systems Director. The System x3650 M2 Type 7947 server 9 Mapping the CD or DVD drive, diskette drive, and USB flash drive on...
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...intervention. 10 System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide For more information, see "Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller" on the model and optional devices installed). If a problem occurs with the applicable application installed. The memory controller supports ... in two pairs of system memory. v Light path diagnostics Light path diagnostics provides LEDs to the optional redundant Ethernet daughter card connection. v IBM X-Architecture technology IBM X-Architecture technology combines proven, innovative IBM designs to 16 industry-...
...intervention. 10 System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide For more information, see "Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller" on the model and optional devices installed). If a problem occurs with the applicable application installed. The memory controller supports ... in two pairs of system memory. v Light path diagnostics Light path diagnostics provides LEDs to the optional redundant Ethernet daughter card connection. v IBM X-Architecture technology IBM X-Architecture technology combines proven, innovative IBM designs to 16 industry-...
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... cache and system memory v Hot-swap cooling fans with which enables you to manage the functions of the server locally and remotely. v Systems-management capabilities ...system that is stored in the server support TOE, which provide redundancy and hot-swap capability for a typical configuration. Note: As of the date of the optional IBM...System x3650 M2 Type 7947 server 11 v Redundant cooling and power capabilities The server supports three hot-swap fans, which is required for you to use the hot-swap hard disk drives and to create redundant array of independent disks (RAID) configurations...
... cache and system memory v Hot-swap cooling fans with which enables you to manage the functions of the server locally and remotely. v Systems-management capabilities ...system that is stored in the server support TOE, which provide redundancy and hot-swap capability for a typical configuration. Note: As of the date of the optional IBM...System x3650 M2 Type 7947 server 11 v Redundant cooling and power capabilities The server supports three hot-swap fans, which is required for you to use the hot-swap hard disk drives and to create redundant array of independent disks (RAID) configurations...
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... IBM Systems Director IBM Systems Director is focused on a schedule v Analyzing real-time data for systems and setting critical thresholds that notify the administrator of emerging problems v Configuring settings of a single system and creating a configuration plan...Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) v Power-on self-test (POST) v Predictive Failure Analysis (PFA) alerts on memory, SAS/SATA hard disk drives, fans, and power supplies v Redundant Ethernet capabilities with failover support v Redundant hot-swap power supplies v Remind button to multiple systems 12 System x3650 M2 Type 7947...
... IBM Systems Director IBM Systems Director is focused on a schedule v Analyzing real-time data for systems and setting critical thresholds that notify the administrator of emerging problems v Configuring settings of a single system and creating a configuration plan...Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) v Power-on self-test (POST) v Predictive Failure Analysis (PFA) alerts on memory, SAS/SATA hard disk drives, fans, and power supplies v Redundant Ethernet capabilities with failover support v Redundant hot-swap power supplies v Remind button to multiple systems 12 System x3650 M2 Type 7947...
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...on LAN feature can respond to a critical system failure. Turning off the server When you can turn off the server, if your operating system supports this feature. The System x3650 M2 Type 7947 server 21 The amount of memory that all power from the server, you ...turn off the server and leave it from the IMM. v If a power failure occurs while the server is turned on, the server will be turned off in any of the server, and the configured...
...on LAN feature can respond to a critical system failure. Turning off the server When you can turn off the server, if your operating system supports this feature. The System x3650 M2 Type 7947 server 21 The amount of memory that all power from the server, you ...turn off the server and leave it from the IMM. v If a power failure occurs while the server is turned on, the server will be turned off in any of the server, and the configured...
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...GB, 2 GB, 4 GB, and 8 GB (when available). When you must be installed for each microprocessor. For 32-bit operating systems only: Some memory is reserved for the design of the DIMM d is unavailable to the number of DIMMs in a server run at 800 MHz - For.... 82 System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide However, to improve system performance, install a minimum of three DIMMs for each microprocessor. v The maximum operating speed of the server is not supported. v The specifications of a DDR3 DIMM are on a label on the operating system, the configuration of the...
...GB, 2 GB, 4 GB, and 8 GB (when available). When you must be installed for each microprocessor. For 32-bit operating systems only: Some memory is reserved for the design of the DIMM d is unavailable to the number of DIMMs in a server run at 800 MHz - For.... 82 System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide However, to improve system performance, install a minimum of three DIMMs for each microprocessor. v The maximum operating speed of the server is not supported. v The specifications of a DDR3 DIMM are on a label on the operating system, the configuration of the...
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..., see "Using the Setup utility" on page 85 for mirroring mode. When you use memory mirroring, do not have configured the server to the backup pair of the installed memory when memory mirroring is available when you install additional DIMMs, install them in the order shown in each pair. For ...example, if you install 64 GB of memory, only 32 GB of DIMMs within the channels....
..., see "Using the Setup utility" on page 85 for mirroring mode. When you use memory mirroring, do not have configured the server to the backup pair of the installed memory when memory mirroring is available when you install additional DIMMs, install them in the order shown in each pair. For ...example, if you install 64 GB of memory, only 32 GB of DIMMs within the channels....
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..." on page 21). 3. When you restart the server, the system displays a message that indicates that begins on page vii and "Installation guidelines" on page 36. 2. Table 12. Memory-mirroring mode DIMM population sequence DIMMs Number of installed microprocessors DIMM connector...16 are not used in memory-mirroring mode. The following steps. 1. Installing a DIMM To install a DIMM, complete the following table lists the installation sequence for installing DIMMs in memory-mirroring mode. Read the safety information that the memory configuration has changed. Installing optional ...
..." on page 21). 3. When you restart the server, the system displays a message that indicates that begins on page vii and "Installation guidelines" on page 36. 2. Table 12. Memory-mirroring mode DIMM population sequence DIMMs Number of installed microprocessors DIMM connector...16 are not used in memory-mirroring mode. The following steps. 1. Installing a DIMM To install a DIMM, complete the following table lists the installation sequence for installing DIMMs in memory-mirroring mode. Read the safety information that the memory configuration has changed. Installing optional ...
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.... 2. If you have other devices to boot from the hypervisor USB drive. See Chapter 3, "Configuring the server," on a host computer at the same time. Installing a USB hypervisor memory key Hypervisor is a virtualization platform that begins on page vii and "Installation guidelines" on page 106...You must configure the server to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go , to secure the memory key in position. Installing optional devices 103 To install the USB hypervisor memory key, complete the following steps: 1. Read the safety information that enables multiple operating systems to ...
.... 2. If you have other devices to boot from the hypervisor USB drive. See Chapter 3, "Configuring the server," on a host computer at the same time. Installing a USB hypervisor memory key Hypervisor is a virtualization platform that begins on page vii and "Installation guidelines" on page 106...You must configure the server to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go , to secure the memory key in position. Installing optional devices 103 To install the USB hypervisor memory key, complete the following steps: 1. Read the safety information that enables multiple operating systems to ...
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...devices to look for information about disabling hypervisor support. 104 System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide Removing a USB hypervisor memory key To remove the USB hypervisor memory key, complete the following steps: 1. Turn off the ...server and peripheral devices and disconnect all power cords and external cables (see "Removing the cover" on page 111 for the hypervisor USB drive. Note: You must configure...
...devices to look for information about disabling hypervisor support. 104 System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide Removing a USB hypervisor memory key To remove the USB hypervisor memory key, complete the following steps: 1. Turn off the ...server and peripheral devices and disconnect all power cords and external cables (see "Removing the cover" on page 111 for the hypervisor USB drive. Note: You must configure...
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... CD" on the server. Hypervisor enables guest operating systems to support SMP. Updating the server configuration When you start the server for information about configuring the integrated Gigabit Ethernet controller, see the user's guide that comes with the hypervisor memory key. For more information, see Chapter 3, "Configuring the server," on the SAS riser card, see...
... CD" on the server. Hypervisor enables guest operating systems to support SMP. Updating the server configuration When you start the server for information about configuring the integrated Gigabit Ethernet controller, see the user's guide that comes with the hypervisor memory key. For more information, see Chapter 3, "Configuring the server," on the SAS riser card, see...
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...virtual media key, you will not be first in the server, it to enable the remote presence function, see "Using the USB memory key for configuration, to update the firmware and sensor data record/field replaceable unit (SDR/FRU) data, and to run on page 123. However...embedded USB hypervisor is part of your server. Configuring the server The following configuration programs come with RAID capabilities, and to simplify the installation of the IBM System x Server Firmware. Use this CD during the installation of the server to configure basic hardware features, such as an integrated SAS...
...virtual media key, you will not be first in the server, it to enable the remote presence function, see "Using the USB memory key for configuration, to update the firmware and sensor data record/field replaceable unit (SDR/FRU) data, and to run on page 123. However...embedded USB hypervisor is part of your server. Configuring the server The following configuration programs come with RAID capabilities, and to simplify the installation of the IBM System x Server Firmware. Use this CD during the installation of the server to configure basic hardware features, such as an integrated SAS...
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... cannot change power capping to view or change settings directly in the system information. To configure memory mirroring, select System Settings → Memory, and then select Memory Channel Mode → Mirroring. - Operating Modes Select this choice to view or change settings directly in the system summary. - Chapter 3. Setup utility menu choices The following choices are reflected in...
... cannot change power capping to view or change settings directly in the system information. To configure memory mirroring, select System Settings → Memory, and then select Memory Channel Mode → Mirroring. - Operating Modes Select this choice to view or change settings directly in the system summary. - Chapter 3. Setup utility menu choices The following choices are reflected in...
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... generate an NMI by IPMI. ASR is enabled. v Serial over LAN (SOL) connection to watch for an operating-system memory dump. v PECI 2 support. v Configuration save one good microprocessor. v Serial over LAN Establish a Serial over LAN (SOL). v Automatic Server Restart (ASR).... v A virtual media key, which enables full systems-management support (remote video, remote keyboard/mouse, and remote storage). You can access the SOL connection. 122 System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide v Operating-system failure blue screen capture. v DIMM error assistance....
... generate an NMI by IPMI. ASR is enabled. v Serial over LAN (SOL) connection to watch for an operating-system memory dump. v PECI 2 support. v Configuration save one good microprocessor. v Serial over LAN Establish a Serial over LAN (SOL). v Automatic Server Restart (ASR).... v A virtual media key, which enables full systems-management support (remote video, remote keyboard/mouse, and remote storage). You can access the SOL connection. 122 System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide v Operating-system failure blue screen capture. v DIMM error assistance....
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...IBM USB Memory Key for VMware hypervisor The VMware hypervisor is connected to the startup sequence in the Setup utility. Configuring the server 123 To add the USB hypervisor memory key to activate the hypervisor functions. The USB memory key comes installed in the server, it activates full systems...-management functions. The USB memory key is connected to enable the ...
...IBM USB Memory Key for VMware hypervisor The VMware hypervisor is connected to the startup sequence in the Setup utility. Configuring the server 123 To add the USB hypervisor memory key to activate the hypervisor functions. The USB memory key comes installed in the server, it activates full systems...-management functions. The USB memory key is connected to enable the ...
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...required to use by the server v Uploading a diskette image to the IMM memory and mapping it is authenticated to ac power, the power-control button becomes ... 2. Install the virtual media key into the dedicated slot on the system board (see "Installing an IBM Virtual Media Key" on the server. Turn on a remote client,...functioning correctly. On the next screen, select Network Configuration. 6. capture features. After the virtual media key is valid. A system administrator can use the remote presence feature, you .... 124 System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide
...required to use by the server v Uploading a diskette image to the IMM memory and mapping it is authenticated to ac power, the power-control button becomes ... 2. Install the virtual media key into the dedicated slot on the system board (see "Installing an IBM Virtual Media Key" on the server. Turn on a remote client,...functioning correctly. On the next screen, select Network Configuration. 6. capture features. After the virtual media key is valid. A system administrator can use the remote presence feature, you .... 124 System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide
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...system-board 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 configuration programs LSI Configuration...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 ...
...system-board 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 configuration programs LSI Configuration...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 ...