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...inch model server 54 Installing a SCSI tape drive in this document 3 Features and specifications 3 What your server offers 5 Reliability, availability, and serviceability features 7 IBM Director 8 The UpdateXpress program 9 Server controls, LEDs, and power 9 Front view 9 Rear view 11 Server power features 12 Chapter 2. The System x3650 Type ... 1 Related documentation 2 Notices and statements in a 2.5-inch model server 58 Removing an optional tape drive 61 Installing a microprocessor 62 Installing a memory module 67 Memory mirroring 69 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2007 iii
...inch model server 54 Installing a SCSI tape drive in this document 3 Features and specifications 3 What your server offers 5 Reliability, availability, and serviceability features 7 IBM Director 8 The UpdateXpress program 9 Server controls, LEDs, and power 9 Front view 9 Rear view 11 Server power features 12 Chapter 2. The System x3650 Type ... 1 Related documentation 2 Notices and statements in a 2.5-inch model server 58 Removing an optional tape drive 61 Installing a microprocessor 62 Installing a memory module 67 Memory mirroring 69 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2007 iii
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...New Zealand Class A statement 120 United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirement 120 iv System x3650 Type 7979: User's Guide Online-spare memory 70 Removing a memory module 72 Installing a hot-swap power supply 72 Removing a hot-swap power supply 74 Installing a fan 75 Removing a... SMBridge management utility program 107 Using the baseboard management controller utility programs 109 Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controllers 110 Updating IBM Director 111 Setting up a Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine 111 Requirements 112 Cabling the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine...
...New Zealand Class A statement 120 United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirement 120 iv System x3650 Type 7979: User's Guide Online-spare memory 70 Removing a memory module 72 Installing a hot-swap power supply 72 Removing a hot-swap power supply 74 Installing a fan 75 Removing a... SMBridge management utility program 107 Using the baseboard management controller utility programs 109 Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controllers 110 Updating IBM Director 111 Setting up a Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine 111 Requirements 112 Cabling the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine...
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... hard disk drive bays. For information about the server and other IBM server products at http://www.ibm.com/systems/x/. 1. Each increment is 1.75 inches tall. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2007 1 The server contains IBM X-Architecture™ technologies, which are measured in the design of ... 3.5-inch tape-drive bay. Chapter 1. The System x3650 Type 7979 server The IBM® System x3650 Type 7979 server is a 2-U1-high server that require superior microprocessor performance, efficient memory management, and flexibility. Install only 3.5-inch drives in these models. If you ...
... hard disk drive bays. For information about the server and other IBM server products at http://www.ibm.com/systems/x/. 1. Each increment is 1.75 inches tall. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2007 1 The server contains IBM X-Architecture™ technologies, which are measured in the design of ... 3.5-inch tape-drive bay. Chapter 1. The System x3650 Type 7979 server The IBM® System x3650 Type 7979 server is a 2-U1-high server that require superior microprocessor performance, efficient memory management, and flexibility. Install only 3.5-inch drives in these models. If you ...
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... -40° to +60°C (-40° to 914.4 m (3000 ft). v For a list of supported microprocessors, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/ serverproven/compat/us/ Memory: v Twelve DIMM connectors v Minimum: 1 GB v Maximum: 48 GB v Type: Fully buffered DIMM (FBD) PC2-5300 DIMMs only v Sizes:...176; to two microprocessors v Support for either of the microprocessors. Server on system board (low profile) v Support for Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology (EM64T) Note: v Use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to 29.03 kg (64 lb) depending upon configuration Integrated functions...
... -40° to +60°C (-40° to 914.4 m (3000 ft). v For a list of supported microprocessors, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/ serverproven/compat/us/ Memory: v Twelve DIMM connectors v Minimum: 1 GB v Maximum: 48 GB v Type: Fully buffered DIMM (FBD) PC2-5300 DIMMs only v Sizes:...176; to two microprocessors v Support for either of the microprocessors. Server on system board (low profile) v Support for Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology (EM64T) Note: v Use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to 29.03 kg (64 lb) depending upon configuration Integrated functions...
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... the reliability of online-spare DIMMs. For more information, see "Installing a memory module" on page 93. For more information, see "Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD" on page 67. - What your Intel-processor-based server powerful, scalable, and reliable. v IBM ServerGuide™ Setup and Installation CD The ServerGuide Setup and Installation...
... the reliability of online-spare DIMMs. For more information, see "Installing a memory module" on page 93. For more information, see "Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD" on page 67. - What your Intel-processor-based server powerful, scalable, and reliable. v IBM ServerGuide™ Setup and Installation CD The ServerGuide Setup and Installation...
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... x8 slots with PCI-X 133 MHz slots by writing information to the main memory and redundant locations in a mirrored pair of DIMMs. v Online-spare memory Online-spare memory disables a failed pair of IBM Director and PowerExecutive, see the IBM Director documentation on the IBM Director CD, or see the section about light path diagnostics in the...
... x8 slots with PCI-X 133 MHz slots by writing information to the main memory and redundant locations in a mirrored pair of DIMMs. v Online-spare memory Online-spare memory disables a failed pair of IBM Director and PowerExecutive, see the IBM Director documentation on the IBM Director CD, or see the section about light path diagnostics in the...
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... also provides system monitoring, event recording, and dial-out alert capability. v Systems-management capabilities The server supports an optional IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine. See the operating-system documentation for fan, power, temperature, voltage, and power-supply redundancy ... support v Hot-swap cooling fans with speed-sensing capability v Hot-swap hard disk drives v Hot-spare memory v Information and light path diagnostics LED panels v Memory mirroring v Menu-driven setup, system configuration, and redundant array of independent disks (RAID) configuration programs v...
... also provides system monitoring, event recording, and dial-out alert capability. v Systems-management capabilities The server supports an optional IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine. See the operating-system documentation for fan, power, temperature, voltage, and power-supply redundancy ... support v Hot-swap cooling fans with speed-sensing capability v Hot-swap hard disk drives v Hot-spare memory v Information and light path diagnostics LED panels v Memory mirroring v Menu-driven setup, system configuration, and redundant array of independent disks (RAID) configuration programs v...
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...and performance of critical components, such as microprocessors, disks, and memory v Centrally manage individual or large groups of IBM and non-IBM x86-processor-based servers, desktop computers, workstations, and mobile computers on the IBM Director CD that are designed to 8 weeks. v Support for ...v Systems-management monitoring through the Inter-Integrated Circuit (I2C) bus v Upgradeable POST, BIOS, diagnostics, service processor microcode, and read-only memory (ROM) resident code, locally or over the LAN v Vital product data (VPD) on microprocessors, system board, power supplies, SAS (hot...
...and performance of critical components, such as microprocessors, disks, and memory v Centrally manage individual or large groups of IBM and non-IBM x86-processor-based servers, desktop computers, workstations, and mobile computers on the IBM Director CD that are designed to 8 weeks. v Support for ...v Systems-management monitoring through the Inter-Integrated Circuit (I2C) bus v Upgradeable POST, BIOS, diagnostics, service processor microcode, and read-only memory (ROM) resident code, locally or over the LAN v Vital product data (VPD) on microprocessors, system board, power supplies, SAS (hot...
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... to indicate that the server is connected to power but is restored. The server can be turned on in any of memory (physical or logical) is installed, some memory is shut down; System-locator LED: Use this LED to visually locate the server among other USB device, to any .... USB connectors: Connect a USB device, such as a remote request to turn on . Video connector: Connect a monitor to light this connector. You can use IBM Director to this LED remotely. The serial port is connected to help isolate the error. Server power features When the server is shared with the...
... to indicate that the server is connected to power but is restored. The server can be turned on in any of memory (physical or logical) is installed, some memory is shut down; System-locator LED: Use this LED to visually locate the server among other USB device, to any .... USB connectors: Connect a USB device, such as a remote request to turn on . Video connector: Connect a monitor to light this connector. You can use IBM Director to this LED remotely. The serial port is connected to help isolate the error. Server power features When the server is shared with the...
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...and turn off the server from the service processor. While the server remains connected to power, one or more fans might have more than IBM service technicians are authorized to connect or disconnect power to a critical system failure. The device also might continue to requests from the power ...the following ways: v You can press and hold the power-control button for system resources depends on the operating system, the configuration of memory that all power from the server, you turn on the power supply do not turn off the server as a remote request to the device...
...and turn off the server from the service processor. While the server remains connected to power, one or more fans might have more than IBM service technicians are authorized to connect or disconnect power to a critical system failure. The device also might continue to requests from the power ...the following ways: v You can press and hold the power-control button for system resources depends on the operating system, the configuration of memory that all power from the server, you turn on the power supply do not turn off the server as a remote request to the device...
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... in the Action column until the problem is correctly seated. 2. Attention: In a dc power environment, only trained service personnel other than IBM service technicians are authorized to connect or disconnect power to the dc power supply and to remove and install a dc power supply. Make ... the system-error logs for service. NMI A machine check error has occurred. Check the system-error log for service. MEM A memory error has occurred. Replace the failing DIMM, which components are indicated. Attention: In a dc power environment, only trained service personnel other than...
... in the Action column until the problem is correctly seated. 2. Attention: In a dc power environment, only trained service personnel other than IBM service technicians are authorized to connect or disconnect power to the dc power supply and to remove and install a dc power supply. Make ... the system-error logs for service. NMI A machine check error has occurred. Check the system-error log for service. MEM A memory error has occurred. Replace the failing DIMM, which components are indicated. Attention: In a dc power environment, only trained service personnel other than...
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... proper cooling and airflow, replace the cover before you are authorized to connect or disconnect power to install or remove a microprocessor, memory module, PCI adapter, battery, or other than IBM service technicians are planning to the dc power supply. Operating the server for diagnostic information. Cover-release latch Important: Before you install...
... proper cooling and airflow, replace the cover before you are authorized to connect or disconnect power to install or remove a microprocessor, memory module, PCI adapter, battery, or other than IBM service technicians are planning to the dc power supply. Operating the server for diagnostic information. Cover-release latch Important: Before you install...
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... 35). When you install additional DIMMs, you must consider when installing DIMMs: v The server supports up to maintain performance. f. Installing a memory module The following table, to 12 Fully Buffered DIMM PC2-5300 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB DIMMs, for a... is reported by the operating system is seated securely. Retainer bracket Heat sink release lever Microprocessor d. See http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/ for a maximum of 48 GB of system memory. DIMM installation sequence Pair DIMM connectors 1 1 and 4 2 7 and 10 3 2 and 5 4 8 and 11 5 ...
... 35). When you install additional DIMMs, you must consider when installing DIMMs: v The server supports up to maintain performance. f. Installing a memory module The following table, to 12 Fully Buffered DIMM PC2-5300 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB DIMMs, for a... is reported by the operating system is seated securely. Retainer bracket Heat sink release lever Microprocessor d. See http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/ for a maximum of 48 GB of system memory. DIMM installation sequence Pair DIMM connectors 1 1 and 4 2 7 and 10 3 2 and 5 4 8 and 11 5 ...
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...failed active DIMM pair. v You can enable either online-spare memory or memory mirroring, but less memory capacity than mirroring. v You can configure the server to the mirroring pair. v The server supports online-spare memory. v When you restart the server, the system displays a ...the DIMM configuration that is required. This feature disables the failed memory from the active pair to use memory mirroring. Online-spare memory provides more memory capacity than online-spare memory. Mirroring provides better memory protection but not both at the same time. Note: When only...
...failed active DIMM pair. v You can enable either online-spare memory or memory mirroring, but less memory capacity than mirroring. v You can configure the server to the mirroring pair. v The server supports online-spare memory. v When you restart the server, the system displays a ...the DIMM configuration that is required. This feature disables the failed memory from the active pair to use memory mirroring. Online-spare memory provides more memory capacity than online-spare memory. Mirroring provides better memory protection but not both at the same time. Note: When only...
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..." on the server. Firmly press the DIMM straight down into the connector by applying pressure on page 36). 6. If a failure occurs, the memory controller switches from the package. 8. Attention: To avoid breaking the retaining clips or damaging the DIMM connectors, open the retaining clips, remove the ...Remove the DIMM air baffle (see "Removing the DIMM air baffle" on both ends of DIMMs simultaneously. If you have other than IBM service technicians are authorized to connect or disconnect power to install or remove, do so now. Read the safety information that contains the ...
..." on the server. Firmly press the DIMM straight down into the connector by applying pressure on page 36). 6. If a failure occurs, the memory controller switches from the package. 8. Attention: To avoid breaking the retaining clips or damaging the DIMM connectors, open the retaining clips, remove the ...Remove the DIMM air baffle (see "Removing the DIMM air baffle" on both ends of DIMMs simultaneously. If you have other than IBM service technicians are authorized to connect or disconnect power to install or remove, do so now. Read the safety information that contains the ...
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...5, 8, and 11 3 3, 6, 9, and 12 Table 5. Online-sparing is enabled on page 71 for the DIMM connectors that cannot support online-sparing. When you use memory mirroring, you must be the same speed, type, and the same size as, or larger than, the largest active DIMM pairs. The four DIMMs in...install the DIMMs according to the rules in Table 7 on page 71 shows the basic DIMM online-spare scheme. This feature disables the failed memory from the system configuration and activates an online-spare pair of DIMMs to your DIMM configuration. Note: POST gives a warning message when online...
...5, 8, and 11 3 3, 6, 9, and 12 Table 5. Online-sparing is enabled on page 71 for the DIMM connectors that cannot support online-sparing. When you use memory mirroring, you must be the same speed, type, and the same size as, or larger than, the largest active DIMM pairs. The four DIMMs in...install the DIMMs according to the rules in Table 7 on page 71 shows the basic DIMM online-spare scheme. This feature disables the failed memory from the system configuration and activates an online-spare pair of DIMMs to your DIMM configuration. Note: POST gives a warning message when online...
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... "Removing the riser-card assembly" on page 31). 4. Open the retaining clip on each dc power supply. 3. If you have other than IBM service technicians are authorized to connect or disconnect power to the dc power supply and to install and remove a dc power supply. Lift the DIMM... each end of the connector. 8. If the server contains dc power supplies, see "Removing the DIMM air baffle" on page 28. 2. Removing a memory module To remove a DIMM, complete the following table are printed on page 81. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cord...
... "Removing the riser-card assembly" on page 31). 4. Open the retaining clip on each dc power supply. 3. If you have other than IBM service technicians are authorized to connect or disconnect power to the dc power supply and to install and remove a dc power supply. Lift the DIMM... each end of the connector. 8. If the server contains dc power supplies, see "Removing the DIMM air baffle" on page 28. 2. Removing a memory module To remove a DIMM, complete the following table are printed on page 81. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cord...
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... Select this choice to view configuration information, including the ID, speed, and cache size of the microprocessors, a USB device summary, and the amount of installed memory. Turn on password and an administrator password, you make changes through other options in the Configuration/Setup Utility program, some menu choices might differ slightly...
... Select this choice to view configuration information, including the ID, speed, and cache size of the microprocessors, a USB device summary, and the amount of installed memory. Turn on password and an administrator password, you make changes through other options in the Configuration/Setup Utility program, some menu choices might differ slightly...
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...passwords. For more information. v Start Options Select this choice to enable or disable pairs of memory connectors, configure the memory mode (flat, memory-mirroring, or online-spare), and view the memory speed. v Date and Time Select this choice to be able to detect it cannot be...If an administrator password is set or change settings for more information. Follow the instructions on page 90 for advanced hardware features. Memory Settings Select this choice to view or change the start the server. This choice is on the full Configuration/Setup Utility menu ...
...passwords. For more information. v Start Options Select this choice to enable or disable pairs of memory connectors, configure the memory mode (flat, memory-mirroring, or online-spare), and view the memory speed. v Date and Time Select this choice to be able to detect it cannot be...If an administrator password is set or change settings for more information. Follow the instructions on page 90 for advanced hardware features. Memory Settings Select this choice to view or change the start the server. This choice is on the full Configuration/Setup Utility menu ...
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... changes in the product(s) and/or the program(s) described in other countries, or both: Active Memory Active PCI Active PCI-X AIX Alert on LAN IBM IBM (logo) IntelliStation NetBAY Netfinity TechConnect Tivoli Tivoli Enterprise Update Connector Wake on the products and services ...following terms are periodically made to these changes will be incorporated in any time without incurring any obligation to you any non-IBM product, program, or service. Consult your area. This information could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES ...
... changes in the product(s) and/or the program(s) described in other countries, or both: Active Memory Active PCI Active PCI-X AIX Alert on LAN IBM IBM (logo) IntelliStation NetBAY Netfinity TechConnect Tivoli Tivoli Enterprise Update Connector Wake on the products and services ...following terms are periodically made to these changes will be incorporated in any time without incurring any obligation to you any non-IBM product, program, or service. Consult your area. This information could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES ...