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...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 Installing optional devices 15 Server components 15 System-board optional-device connectors 17 PCI riser-card adapter connectors 18 Power-backplane-board connectors 18 System-board internal cable connectors 19 System-board external connectors 20 System-board switches and jumpers 21 System-board LEDs 23 Riser-card assembly LEDs 24 Light path diagnostics panel...
...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 Installing optional devices 15 Server components 15 System-board optional-device connectors 17 PCI riser-card adapter connectors 18 Power-backplane-board connectors 18 System-board internal cable connectors 19 System-board external connectors 20 System-board switches and jumpers 21 System-board LEDs 23 Riser-card assembly LEDs 24 Light path diagnostics panel...
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...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 fan 76 Removing the fan-bracket assembly 77 Installing the fan-bracket assembly 79 Replacing the CD-RW/DVD drive 80 Completing the installation 81 Installing the cover 82 Connecting the cables 82 Updating the server configuration 83 Chapter 3. Configuring the server 85 Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program 86 Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program 86 Configuration/Setup Utility menu choices 86 Passwords 90 Using...
...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 fan 76 Removing the fan-bracket assembly 77 Installing the fan-bracket assembly 79 Replacing the CD-RW/DVD drive 80 Completing the installation 81 Installing the cover 82 Connecting the cables 82 Updating the server configuration 83 Chapter 3. Configuring the server 85 Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program 86 Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program 86 Configuration/Setup Utility menu choices 86 Passwords 90 Using...
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...: Changes are not described in PDF on the IBM System x Documentation CD. If the server contains dc power supplies, see the documentation that comes with the dc power supplies. v Problem Determination and Service Guide This document is at http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/toolsctr/v1r0/index.jsp. Go to configure the server. It contains information about tools for service technicians. v Rack Installation Instructions This printed document contains instructions for installing some optional devices. The server...
...: Changes are not described in PDF on the IBM System x Documentation CD. If the server contains dc power supplies, see the documentation that comes with the dc power supplies. v Problem Determination and Service Guide This document is at http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/toolsctr/v1r0/index.jsp. Go to configure the server. It contains information about tools for service technicians. v Rack Installation Instructions This printed document contains instructions for installing some optional devices. The server...
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... if a system component fails, the baseboard management controller lights LEDs to help you can add, remove, or replace hard disk drives without turning off the server. Online-spare memory disables a failed pair of DIMMs from the system configuration and activates a pair of system memory. v IBM ServerGuide™ Setup and Installation CD The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD that you set up to a 10-Mbps, 100-Mbps, or 1000-Mbps network. What your Intel-processor-based server powerful, scalable, and...
... if a system component fails, the baseboard management controller lights LEDs to help you can add, remove, or replace hard disk drives without turning off the server. Online-spare memory disables a failed pair of DIMMs from the system configuration and activates a pair of system memory. v IBM ServerGuide™ Setup and Installation CD The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD that you set up to a 10-Mbps, 100-Mbps, or 1000-Mbps network. What your Intel-processor-based server powerful, scalable, and...
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... PCI-X riser-card assembly. Redundant cooling enables continued operation if one half-length). The server supports up to 10 hot-swap fans, in correlation to specific software application programs and hardware configurations. v ServeRAID support The server supports an internal ServeRAID-8k or 8k-l SAS Controller, which provide redundancy and hot-swap capability for you to use the hot-swap hard disk drives and to create redundant array of independent disks (RAID) configurations. 6 System x3650 Type 7979: User's Guide v Light path diagnostics Light path diagnostics provides LEDs...
... PCI-X riser-card assembly. Redundant cooling enables continued operation if one half-length). The server supports up to 10 hot-swap fans, in correlation to specific software application programs and hardware configurations. v ServeRAID support The server supports an internal ServeRAID-8k or 8k-l SAS Controller, which provide redundancy and hot-swap capability for you to use the hot-swap hard disk drives and to create redundant array of independent disks (RAID) configurations. 6 System x3650 Type 7979: User's Guide v Light path diagnostics Light path diagnostics provides LEDs...
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... independent disks (RAID) configuration programs v Parity checking or CRC checking on the serially-attached SCSI (SAS) bus and PCI buses v Power management: compliance 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 the server locally and remotely. When you use this document, the Linux operating system does not support TOE. v Systems-management capabilities The server supports an optional IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II...
... independent disks (RAID) configuration programs v Parity checking or CRC checking on the serially-attached SCSI (SAS) bus and PCI buses v Power management: compliance 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 the server locally and remotely. When you use this document, the Linux operating system does not support TOE. v Systems-management capabilities The server supports an optional IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II...
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... the following tasks: v View the hardware configuration of remote systems, in Portable Document Format (PDF) at http://www.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/xseries/systems_management/, which presents an overview of IBM Systems Management and IBM Director. 8 System x3650 Type 7979: User's Guide v Startup (boot) from LAN through Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) boot agent utility or dynamic host configuration protocol/boot protocol (DHCP/BOOTP) v System auto-configuring from the configuration menu v System error logging (POST and service processor) v Systems-management monitoring through the...
... the following tasks: v View the hardware configuration of remote systems, in Portable Document Format (PDF) at http://www.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/xseries/systems_management/, which presents an overview of IBM Systems Management and IBM Director. 8 System x3650 Type 7979: User's Guide v Startup (boot) from LAN through Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) boot agent utility or dynamic host configuration protocol/boot protocol (DHCP/BOOTP) v System auto-configuring from the configuration menu v System error logging (POST and service processor) v Systems-management monitoring through the...
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...bay Hard disk drive activity LED (green) Hard disk drive status LED (amber) CD/DVD eject button CD/DVD drive activity LED Rack release latch Rack release latch Operator information panel: This panel contains controls, LEDs, and connectors. Front view The following illustration shows the controls, LEDs, and connectors on the operator Chapter 1. The System x3650 Type 7979 server 9 The UpdateXpress program The UpdateXpress program is available for most System x and xSeries servers and server optional devices. It detects supported and installed device drivers and firmware in...
...bay Hard disk drive activity LED (green) Hard disk drive status LED (amber) CD/DVD eject button CD/DVD drive activity LED Rack release latch Rack release latch Operator information panel: This panel contains controls, LEDs, and connectors. Front view The following illustration shows the controls, LEDs, and connectors on the operator Chapter 1. The System x3650 Type 7979 server 9 The UpdateXpress program The UpdateXpress program is available for most System x and xSeries servers and server optional devices. It detects supported and installed device drivers and firmware in...
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... error. The LED might be used simultaneously. Video connector: Connect a monitor to light this button to either of the server can use . See the documentation that a system error has occurred. USB connectors: Connect a USB device, such as part of a RAID configuration. The video connectors on and off , it indicates that the controller is behind the operator information panel. When this LED is being rebuilt as USB mouse, keyboard, or other than IBM service technicians are on the operator information panel: v Power-control button: Press this LED remotely...
... error. The LED might be used simultaneously. Video connector: Connect a monitor to light this button to either of the server can use . See the documentation that a system error has occurred. USB connectors: Connect a USB device, such as part of a RAID configuration. The video connectors on and off , it indicates that the controller is behind the operator information panel. When this LED is being rebuilt as USB mouse, keyboard, or other than IBM service technicians are on the operator information panel: v Power-control button: Press this LED remotely...
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...the light path diagnostics panel is not turned on the server. Video connector: Connect a monitor to a network. SAS connector: Connect a serial-attached SCSI (SAS) device to redirect serial traffic, using Serial over LAN (SOL). Note: When 4 GB or more fans might start the operating system by pressing the power-control button. Ethernet link LEDs: When these LEDs are lit, they indicate that a system error has occurred. The BMC can respond to requests from the service processor, such as USB mouse, keyboard, or other servers. Serial connector: Connect a 9-pin serial device to...
...the light path diagnostics panel is not turned on the server. Video connector: Connect a monitor to a network. SAS connector: Connect a serial-attached SCSI (SAS) device to redirect serial traffic, using Serial over LAN (SOL). Note: When 4 GB or more fans might start the operating system by pressing the power-control button. Ethernet link LEDs: When these LEDs are lit, they indicate that a system error has occurred. The BMC can respond to requests from the service processor, such as USB mouse, keyboard, or other servers. Serial connector: Connect a 9-pin serial device to...
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... you install optional hardware, make sure that the operating system starts, if an operating system is installed, or that a 19990305 error code is displayed, indicating that the server is otherwise working correctly. v Back up with each dc power supply. 28 System x3650 Type 7979: User's Guide v Have a small flat-blade screwdriver available. To download firmware updates for your back, lift by standing or by pushing up all important data...
... you install optional hardware, make sure that the operating system starts, if an operating system is installed, or that a 19990305 error code is displayed, indicating that the server is otherwise working correctly. v Back up with each dc power supply. 28 System x3650 Type 7979: User's Guide v Have a small flat-blade screwdriver available. To download firmware updates for your back, lift by standing or by pushing up all important data...
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... the hard disk drive and follow those instructions in addition to the new ServeRAID SAS controller. Replace the riser-card assembly. Notes: 1. Important: You must consider when installing a hard disk drive: v The server 3.5-inch models support six slim 3.5-inch hard disk drives installed on both ends of hard disk drive that is firmly seated in this server; The LED just above the battery on page 37). 15. Installing optional devices 47 Remove the battery from the ServeRAID-8k SAS Controller package...
... the hard disk drive and follow those instructions in addition to the new ServeRAID SAS controller. Replace the riser-card assembly. Notes: 1. Important: You must consider when installing a hard disk drive: v The server 3.5-inch models support six slim 3.5-inch hard disk drives installed on both ends of hard disk drive that is firmly seated in this server; The LED just above the battery on page 37). 15. Installing optional devices 47 Remove the battery from the ServeRAID-8k SAS Controller package...
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... on LAN hardware and software and the operating system supports Wake on page 91. - Memory Settings Select this choice to view or change an administrator password. v Devices and I /O) ports. You can define a startup sequence that it (this choice to set the date and time in the server, in the CD-RW/DVD drive, then checks the hard disk drive, and then checks a network adapter. See "Passwords" on the full Configuration/Setup Utility menu only. - If an administrator password is set passwords...
... on LAN hardware and software and the operating system supports Wake on page 91. - Memory Settings Select this choice to view or change an administrator password. v Devices and I /O) ports. You can define a startup sequence that it (this choice to set the date and time in the server, in the CD-RW/DVD drive, then checks the hard disk drive, and then checks a network adapter. See "Passwords" on the full Configuration/Setup Utility menu only. - If an administrator password is set passwords...
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.../MIGR-4ZKPPT.html. Replace the server in some cases, installing them automatically. then, disconnect all server models. 8. 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 -use interface v Diskette-free setup, and configuration programs that are based on detected hardware v ServeRAID Manager program, which configures your server. Remove the cover, move the clear-CMOS switch back to the...
.../MIGR-4ZKPPT.html. Replace the server in some cases, installing them automatically. then, disconnect all server models. 8. 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 -use interface v Diskette-free setup, and configuration programs that are based on detected hardware v ServeRAID Manager program, which configures your server. Remove the cover, move the clear-CMOS switch back to the...
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... x3650 Type 7979: User's Guide When you start the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, the program prompts you can vary slightly with RAID capabilities, you to complete the following tasks: v Select your operating-system CD to learn about the server model, service processor, hard disk drive controllers, and network adapters. v Start the operating-system installation. v View the overview to complete the installation.) 2. The setup program provides a list of the ServerGuide program. 1. On a server with a ServeRAID adapter or SAS/SATA controller...
... x3650 Type 7979: User's Guide When you start the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, the program prompts you can vary slightly with RAID capabilities, you to complete the following tasks: v Select your operating-system CD to learn about the server model, service processor, hard disk drive controllers, and network adapters. v Start the operating-system installation. v View the overview to complete the installation.) 2. The setup program provides a list of the ServerGuide program. 1. On a server with a ServeRAID adapter or SAS/SATA controller...
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... Manager and remove the CD from http://www.ibm.com/ systems/support/ 98 System x3650 Type 7979: User's Guide Restart the server. To display a list of the BIOS code from the CD-RW/DVD drive. 11. You can also save one or more commands as a text file and run the file as arrays, logical drives, hot-spare drives, and physical drives). update and configure the baseboard management controller (BMC) firmware; Download the latest version of available actions for the server...
... Manager and remove the CD from http://www.ibm.com/ systems/support/ 98 System x3650 Type 7979: User's Guide Restart the server. To display a list of the BIOS code from the CD-RW/DVD drive. 11. You can also save one or more commands as a text file and run the file as arrays, logical drives, hot-spare drives, and physical drives). update and configure the baseboard management controller (BMC) firmware; Download the latest version of available actions for the server...
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... attach an optional USB diskette drive to the server to remotely view the BMC system event log. The firmware update utility program updates the baseboard management controller firmware and SDR/FRU data only and does not affect any device drivers. To start the utility and use on the screen. Use CLI mode also to run this program. Using the baseboard management controller firmware update utility program Use the baseboard management controller firmware update utility program to view or change the baseboard management controller configuration settings. The utility program provides the...
... attach an optional USB diskette drive to the server to remotely view the BMC system event log. The firmware update utility program updates the baseboard management controller firmware and SDR/FRU data only and does not affect any device drivers. To start the utility and use on the screen. Use CLI mode also to run this program. Using the baseboard management controller firmware update utility program Use the baseboard management controller firmware update utility program to view or change the baseboard management controller configuration settings. The utility program provides the...
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...) capability, which enables simultaneous transmission and reception of the network and automatically operate at the smbridge> prompt for connecting to remotely view and change the server BIOS settings. Type connect -ip ip_address -u username -p password. - They provide an interface for more information. Use the following commands in CLI mode: - sel Perform operations with the BMC system event log. - power Turn the server on the network. If the Ethernet ports in the server support auto-negotiation, the controllers detect the data-transfer rate...
...) capability, which enables simultaneous transmission and reception of the network and automatically operate at the smbridge> prompt for connecting to remotely view and change the server BIOS settings. Type connect -ip ip_address -u username -p password. - They provide an interface for more information. Use the following commands in CLI mode: - sel Perform operations with the BMC system event log. - power Turn the server on the network. If the Ethernet ports in the server support auto-negotiation, the controllers detect the data-transfer rate...
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.../DVD drive installing 80 removing 80 CD/DVD drive activity LED 11 CD/DVD-eject button 10 Class A electronic emission notice 119 clear CMOS 91 clear-CMOS switch 91 command-line interface commands identify 110 power 110 sel 110 sysinfo 110 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2007 command-line interface (continued) for remote management 109 components, server 15 configuration Configuration/Setup Utility 86 viewing 98 Configuration/Setup Utility program 86 configuring RAID controller 95 SAS devices 95 with ServerGuide 94 connectors 11 adapter 17 battery 17 cable 19 external port 20 front 82 internal cable...
.../DVD drive installing 80 removing 80 CD/DVD drive activity LED 11 CD/DVD-eject button 10 Class A electronic emission notice 119 clear CMOS 91 clear-CMOS switch 91 command-line interface commands identify 110 power 110 sel 110 sysinfo 110 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2007 command-line interface (continued) for remote management 109 components, server 15 configuration Configuration/Setup Utility 86 viewing 98 Configuration/Setup Utility program 86 configuring RAID controller 95 SAS devices 95 with ServerGuide 94 connectors 11 adapter 17 battery 17 cable 19 external port 20 front 82 internal cable...
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...5 service processor, defined 12 setting clear CMOS (password override) jumper 91 size 4 specifications 3 statements and notices 3 status LEDs 11 supervisor password See administrator password switch functions 21 location 21 power-on password override 22 system board connectors external port 20 internal cable 19 internal SAS 19 user-installable optional devices 17 jumpers 21 LEDs 23 switch block 21 system-error LED 12 rear 10 system-locator LED 10, 12 rear 10 systems management 5, 7, 8 T tape drive installing 50 removing 61 temperature 4 thermal material, heat sink 66 trademarks 115 turning off...
...5 service processor, defined 12 setting clear CMOS (password override) jumper 91 size 4 specifications 3 statements and notices 3 status LEDs 11 supervisor password See administrator password switch functions 21 location 21 power-on password override 22 system board connectors external port 20 internal cable 19 internal SAS 19 user-installable optional devices 17 jumpers 21 LEDs 23 switch block 21 system-error LED 12 rear 10 system-locator LED 10, 12 rear 10 systems management 5, 7, 8 T tape drive installing 50 removing 61 temperature 4 thermal material, heat sink 66 trademarks 115 turning off...