IBM 88743RU - System x3950 E, User Manual

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Page 4: ...e general information in Notices on page 89 5th Edition November 2006 Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2006 All rights reserved US Government Users Restricted Rights Use duplicati...

Page 5: ...s 22 Working inside the server with the power on 22 Handling static sensitive devices 23 Removing the cover and bezel 23 Installing a hot swap power supply 24 Installing an adapter 26 Installing a hot...

Page 6: ...nagement utility program 76 Using the baseboard management controller utility programs 77 Using the SAS SATA Configuration Utility program 79 Starting the SAS SATA Configuration Utility program 79 Ser...

Page 7: ...alleert eerst de veiligheidsvoorschriften Ennen kuin asennat t m n tuotteen lue turvaohjeet kohdasta Safety Information Avant d installer ce produit lisez les consignes de s curit Vor der Installation...

Page 8: ...f the caution or danger statement in the IBM Safety Information book For example if a caution statement begins with a number 1 translations for that caution statement appear in the IBM Safety Informat...

Page 9: ...quipment when there is evidence of fire water or structural damage v Disconnect the attached power cords telecommunications systems networks and modems before you open the device covers unless instruc...

Page 10: ...AUTION When laser products such as CD ROMs DVD drives fiber optic devices or transmitters are installed note the following v Do not remove the covers Removing the covers of the laser product could res...

Page 11: ...power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device The device also might have more than one power cord To remove...

Page 12: ...levels are present inside any component that has this label attached There are no serviceable parts inside these components If you suspect a problem with one of these parts contact a service technicia...

Page 13: ...which help increase performance and reliability For more information see What your server offers on page 5 and Reliability availability and serviceability on page 7 You can obtain up to date informat...

Page 14: ...com servers eserver support xseries index html 2 From the Hardware list select System x3950 or System x3950 E and click Go 3 Click the Install and use tab 4 Click Product documentation Notices and st...

Page 15: ...on the number and type of optional features installed and the power management optional features in use 3 These levels were measured in controlled acoustical environments according to the procedures s...

Page 16: ...IBM EXA 32 Chipset with integrated memory and I O controller v Service processor support for Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine v Light path diagnostics v Three Universal Serial Bus USB ports 2 0 T...

Page 17: ...logy combines proven innovative IBM designs to make your x86 based server powerful scalable and reliable For more information see http www ibm com servers eserver xseries xarchitecture enterprise inde...

Page 18: ...optional network interface card NIC provides a failover capability to a redundant Ethernet connection If a problem occurs with the primary Ethernet connection all Ethernet traffic that is associated w...

Page 19: ...Director workgroup hardware management tool v Information and light path diagnostics LED panels v Optional service processor adapter for remote system management v Parity checking on the small compute...

Page 20: ...M Director also provides an extensible platform that supports advanced server tools that are designed to reduce the total cost of managing and supporting networked systems By deploying IBM Director yo...

Page 21: ...that the drive is in use Operator information panel This panel contains controls and LEDs The following illustration shows the controls and LEDs on the operator information panel Power control button...

Page 22: ...i node configurations when this LED flashes during startup it indicates that the server is the primary node When this LED is lit during startup it indicates that the server is a secondary node v Hard...

Page 23: ...ctor When this LED is lit it indicates that there is an active connection on the Ethernet port USB 2 connector Connect a USB device to this connector System serial connector Connect a 9 pin serial dev...

Page 24: ...t there is an active connection on the Ethernet port Power supply connector Connect the power cord to this connector SMP Expansion Port 1 link LED When this LED is lit it indicates that there is an ac...

Page 25: ...LAN feature the Wake on LAN feature can turn on the server Note When 4 GB or more of memory physical or logical is installed some memory is reserved for various system resources and is unavailable to...

Page 26: ...tops functioning you can press and hold the power control button for more than 4 seconds to turn off the server v If the server is installed in a static partition pressing the power control button on...

Page 27: ...illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware F R O N T Memory card Hot swap power supply I O board Hot swap fans 92 mm Hot swap fans 80 mm Operator information panel Hot sw...

Page 28: ...on of this jumper to pins 2 and 3 to bypass the power on password check Changing the position of this jumper does not affect the administrator password check if an administrator password is set If the...

Page 29: ...llustration shows the LEDs on the memory card DIMM 1 error LED DIMM 2 error LED DIMM 3 error LED DIMM 4 error LED Light path diagnostics button Light path diagnostics button power LED Memory card erro...

Page 30: ...ket Microprocessor 3 socket Microprocessor 3 error LED VRM 3 error LED VRM 4 error LED Microprocessor 4 error LED Microprocessor 2 error LED Microprocessor 1 error LED Microprocessor 1 socket Micropro...

Page 31: ...4 266 MHz 64 bit PCI X slot 3 266 MHz 64 bit PCI X slot 2 266 MHz 64 bit PCI slot 1 266 MHz 64 bit Attention LED Power LED SAS internal power cable connector ServeRAID 8i I O board Active PCI cable PC...

Page 32: ...ation shows the connectors on the SAS backplane Front of SAS backplane Back of SAS backplane SAS hard disk drive connectors SAS signal cable 2 SAS signal cable 1 SAS power 2 20 IBM System x3950 Type 8...

Page 33: ...moved make sure that no one is near the server and that no tools or other objects have been left inside the server v Do not attempt to lift an object that you think is too heavy for you If you have to...

Page 34: ...ver without the air baffle might cause the microprocessor or microprocessors to overheat v Microprocessor sockets 2 3 and 4 each always contain either a microprocessor baffle or a microprocessor and h...

Page 35: ...ll in its static protective package touch it to an unpainted metal part on the outside of the server for at least 2 seconds This drains static electricity from the package and from your body v Remove...

Page 36: ...information that you must consider when installing a hot swap power supply in the server v The server comes with a minimum of one power supply and supports up to two power supplies hot swappable at 2...

Page 37: ...power LED green AC power LED green AC DC To remove a hot swap power supply complete the following steps 1 Read the safety information that begins on page v and Installation guidelines on page 21 Atten...

Page 38: ...other information that you must consider when installing an adapter v Locate the documentation that comes with the adapter and follow those instructions in addition to the instructions in this sectio...

Page 39: ...v and Installation guidelines on page 21 2 Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords Remove the cover see Removing the cover and bezel on page 23 3 Remove all the cable...

Page 40: ...llation guidelines on page 21 2 If the adapter is not hot pluggable turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables 3 Remove the server cover see Remo...

Page 41: ...When you install an adapter avoid touching the components and gold edge connectors on the adapter Make sure that the adapter is correctly seated in the connector Incorrectly seated adapters might caus...

Page 42: ...speed v To minimize the possibility of damage to the hard disk drives when you are installing the server in a rack configuration install the server in the rack before installing the hard disk drives...

Page 43: ...ontinuously that drive is faulty and must be replaced If the green hard disk drive activity LED is flashing the drive is being accessed 2 If the server will be configured for RAID operation using a Se...

Page 44: ...u do not have to save new configuration information to the BIOS when installing or removing DIMMs The only exception is if you replace a DIMM that was marked as Disabled in the Memory Settings menu In...

Page 45: ...there is a problem and guide you to the defective DIMM When this occurs first identify the defective DIMM then remove and replace the DIMM The following illustration shows the LEDs on the memory card...

Page 46: ...f memory scrubbing determines that a DIMM is damaged beyond use read and write operations are redirected to the remaining good DIMMs Memory scrubbing then reports the damaged DIMM and light path diagn...

Page 47: ...structures inside the server a Grasp the memory card by the retention levers and turn the memory card so that the connector aligns with the connector on the microprocessor board b Insert the memory ca...

Page 48: ...the memory card connector c Press the memory card into the connector and close the small retention lever d Wait two seconds and close the large retention lever If you have other options to install or...

Page 49: ...onnectors facing up Attention To avoid breaking the DIMM retaining clips or damaging the DIMM connectors open and close the clips gently 5 Open the retaining clip on each end of the DIMM connector 6 T...

Page 50: ...he retention levers If you have other options to install or remove do so now otherwise go to Completing the installation on page 47 Hot swapping DIMMs To hot swap DIMMs complete the following steps 1...

Page 51: ...tention To avoid breaking the DIMM retaining clips or damaging the DIMM connectors open and close the clips gently 5 Open the retaining clip on each end of the DIMM connector and remove the DIMM or DI...

Page 52: ...lever If you have other options to install or remove do so now otherwise go to Completing the installation on page 47 Hot adding DIMMs To hot add DIMMs and memory cards complete the following steps 1...

Page 53: ...t DIMM Retaining clip 7 Insert the DIMM into the connector by aligning the edges of the DIMM with the slots at the ends of the DIMM connector 8 Firmly press one end of the DIMM into the connector then...

Page 54: ...serverproven compat us v The server supports up to four Intel Xeon microprocessors If you are installing two or more microprocessors they must be the same cache size and type and the same clock speed...

Page 55: ...ee the Problem Determination and Service Guide for instructions on removing a microprocessor Use this configuration only with supported Windows 2003 operating systems To configure a two node configura...

Page 56: ...emoving the cover and bezel on page 23 Attention When you handle static sensitive devices take precautions to avoid damage from static electricity For details about handling these devices see Handling...

Page 57: ...Heat sink Microprocessor Microprocessor baffle VRM 4 Air baffle F R O N T F R O N T F R O N T Note The new microprocessor comes in a kit with a VRM and a heat sink The VRM is used only with a micropr...

Page 58: ...orientation indicator Microprocessor release lever Microprocessor connector Microprocessor 10 Close the microprocessor release lever to secure the microprocessor 11 Open the heat sink retaining clip a...

Page 59: ...ts in the server chassis Press down on the cover release latch to lock the cover in place Replace the bezel if you removed it Bezel Top cover Cover release latch 2 Install the server in a rack See the...

Page 60: ...o interconnect the SMP Expansion Ports of two or more servers v 2 3 m XpandOnDemand Scalability cable kit comes with one 2 3 m 7 6 foot SMP Expansion cable v 2 9 m XpandOnDemand Scalability cable kit...

Page 61: ...ist of two four or eight servers for up to 32 way operation A node is a server that is interconnected with other servers or nodes through the SMP Expansion Ports to share system resources To configure...

Page 62: ...nected to port 1 on node 1 then connect the opposite end of the cable to port 1 of node 2 Next route the cable through the node 2 cable management arm b Locate the SMP Expansion cable that is connecte...

Page 63: ...end of an SMP Expansion cable to port 2 on node 1 then route the cable through the node 1 cable management arm Use a 2 3 m 7 6 foot SMP Expansion cable for this connection c Connect one end of an SMP...

Page 64: ...is connected to port 1 on node 1 then connect the opposite end of the cable to port 1 of node 4 Next route the cable through the node 4 cable management arm b Locate the SMP Expansion cable that is co...

Page 65: ...m SMP Expansion cable 2 9 m SMP Expansion cable 3 Connect the SMP Expansion cables to node 1 a Connect one end of an SMP Expansion cable to port 1 on node 1 then route the cable through the node 1 ca...

Page 66: ...node 3 then route the cable through the node 3 cable management arm Use a 2 3 m 7 6 foot SMP Expansion cable for this connection 6 Connect the SMP Expansion cables to node 4 a Locate the SMP Expansio...

Page 67: ...rm c Connect one end of an SMP Expansion cable to port 3 on node 7 then route the cable through the node 7 cable management arm Use a 2 3 m 7 6 foot SMP Expansion cable for this connection 10 Connect...

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Page 69: ...p sequence that is set in the Configuration Setup Utility program and temporarily assign a device to be first in the startup sequence v Gigabit Ethernet controller configuration process For informatio...

Page 70: ...ity menu is available 3 Select settings to view or change Configuration Setup Utility menu choices The following choices are on the Configuration Setup Utility main menu Depending on the version of th...

Page 71: ...24 hour format hour minute second This choice is on the full Configuration Setup Utility menu only v System Security Select this choice to set passwords See Passwords on page 62 for more information a...

Page 72: ...the server automatically disables the failing pair of memory connectors and continues operating with reduced memory After the problem is corrected you must manually enable memory connectors Use the a...

Page 73: ...event log which contains all system error and warning messages that have been generated Use the arrow keys to move between pages in the log If an optional IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine is...

Page 74: ...e the power on password if the system administrator has given the user that authority Power on password If a power on password is set when you turn on the server the system startup will not be complet...

Page 75: ...en forget it there is no way to change override or remove it You must replace the I O board Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD includes an easy t...

Page 76: ...are levels of a ServeRAID adapter and determines whether a later level is available from the CD v Detects installed hardware options and provides updated device drivers for most adapters and devices v...

Page 77: ...erver At this point the installation program for the operating system takes control to complete the installation Installing your operating system without ServerGuide If you have already configured the...

Page 78: ...pport Note Your server does not support changing the network boot protocol or specifying the startup order of devices through the PXE boot agent utility program Starting the PXE boot agent utility pro...

Page 79: ...vironmental conditions exceed thresholds or if system components fail the baseboard management controller lights LEDs to help you diagnose the problem and also records the error in the BMC system even...

Page 80: ...Redirection then make sure that the values are set as follows v Remote Console Active Enabled v Remote Console COM Port COM 2 v Remote Console Baud Rate 19200 v Remote Console Data Bits 8 v Remote Con...

Page 81: ...using a Linux operating system 1 Add the following line to the end of the Run gettys in standard runlevels section of the etc inittab file This enables hardware flow control and enables users to log...

Page 82: ...nf contents prompt timeout 50 default linux boot dev hda map boot map install boot boot b message boot message linear image boot vmlinuz 2 4 9 e 12smp label linux initrd boot initrd 2 4 9 e 12smp img...

Page 83: ...the Linux operating system starts a LILO boot prompt is displayed instead of the graphical user interface Press Tab at this prompt to install all of the boot options that are listed To load the operat...

Page 84: ...e that you do not have to rerun grub after making changes to this file NOTICE You have a boot partition This means that all kernel and initrd paths are relative to boot eg root hd0 0 kernel vmlinuz ve...

Page 85: ...initrd initrd 2 4 9 e 12 img You must restart the Linux operating system after completing these procedures for the changes to take effect and to enable SOL SUSE SLES 8 0 configuration Note This proce...

Page 86: ...ack light gray default 0 timeout 8 title linux kernel hd0 1 boot vmlinuz root dev hda2 acpi oldboot vga 791 1 initrd hd0 1 boot initrd title floppy root chainloader 1 title failsafe kernal hd0 1 boot...

Page 87: ...ing system Write down the boot entry ID for use in the next step 2 To enable the Microsoft Windows Emergency Management System EMS at a Windows command prompt type bootcfg EMS ON PORT COM1 BAUD 19200...

Page 88: ...d to enable SOL Installing the OSA SMBridge management utility program Complete the following steps to install the OSA SMBridge management utility program on a server running a Windows operating syste...

Page 89: ...When the installation is complete the utility copies files to the following directories etc init d SMBridge etc smbridge cfg usr sbin smbridged var log smbridge License txt var log smbridge Readme txt...

Page 90: ...ment utility program to remotely manage and configure a network The utility program provides the following remote management capabilities v CLI command line interface mode Use CLI mode to remotely per...

Page 91: ...choices The following choices are on the SerialSelect Utility menu v SAS Controller Configuration Select this choice to view or change SAS controller settings To reset the controller to its default s...

Page 92: ...configuration or custom configuration Express configuration automatically configures the controller by grouping the first two physical drives in the ServeRAID Manager tree into an array and creating...

Page 93: ...vers The multi node configuration provides the function to individually power on and power off each node The multi node configuration uses a single contiguous memory space and provides access to all a...

Page 94: ...used by the multi node configuration and connect and log in to the Remote Supervisor Adapter II Web Interface on the primary node See the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine and Remote Supervisor A...

Page 95: ...ition Only perform this step if you are cabling the configuration or changing the host name Use the Create Partition page to identify the nodes A page similar to the one in the following illustration...

Page 96: ...primary node b In the On merge failure attempt partial merge field select if POST should attempt a partial merge if one error is detected during full merge You can view the merge status during POST on...

Page 97: ...also start or stop a scalable partition A page similar to the one in the following illustration is displayed Deleting a scalable partition To delete the scalable partition complete the following step...

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Page 104: ...opean WEEE Directive electrical and electronic equipment EEE is to be collected separately and to be reused recycled or recovered at end of life Users of EEE with the WEEE marking per Annex IV of the...

Page 105: ...d Installation CD 57 viewing 81 with ServerGuide 64 Configuration Setup Utility program 57 58 connector electrostatic discharge 10 connector continued Gigabit Ethernet 12 IXA RS485 12 keyboard 11 mous...

Page 106: ...emory 36 memory modules 36 microprocessor 42 installing continued OSA SMBridge management utility program 76 power supply 24 installing ServeRAID 8i 27 integrated baseboard management controller utili...

Page 107: ...XE Boot Agent Utility program 57 using 66 R rack installing your server in 47 RAS features 7 release latch 10 reliability 7 Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine error LED 11 functions disabled 59 Rem...

Page 108: ...oller utility programs 77 Configuration Setup program using 58 OSA SMBridge management utility program 78 PXE boot agent utility program 66 SAS SATA configuration utility program 79 Scalable Systems W...

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