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Note: Before using this information and the pr oduct it supports, read the general information in “Notices” on page 121, the IBM Safety Information and Environmental Notices and User Guide documents on the IBM Documentation CD, and the W arranty Information . Ninth Edition (July 201 1) © Copyright IBM Corporation 201 1. US Government Users Res[...]

Contents Safety ............... v Chapter 1. The System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 server ........... 1 The IBM Documentation CD ......... 3 Hardwar e and software requir ements ..... 3 Using the Documentation Browser ...... 3 Related documentation ........... 4 Notices and statements in this document ..... 5 Features and specifications .......... 5 Wha[...]

Configuring RAID arrays ......... 1 0 9 IBM Advanced Settings Utility program .... 1 0 9 Updating IBM Systems Director ....... 1 0 9 Configuring an EXA multi-node system .... 1 1 0 Creating an EXA multi-node system ..... 1 1 1 Partitioning an EXA multi-node system .... 1 1 3 Using the IMM T elnet interface ...... 1 1 4 Configuring a QPI multi-node [...]

Safety Before installing this pr oduct, read the Safety Information. Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações de Segurança. Læs sikkerhedsforskrifterne, før du installer er dette produkt. Lees voordat u dit pr oduct installeert eerst de veiligheidsvoorschriften. Ennen kuin asennat tämän tuotteen, lue turvaohjeet kohdasta Safety In[...]

Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobr e Segurança. Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad. Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här pr odukten. Important: Each caution and danger statement in this document is labeled with a number . This number is used to cross r eference an English[...]

DANGER Electrical current from power , telephone, and communication cables is hazardous. T o avoid a shock hazard: v Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm. v Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet. v Connect to p[...]

Statement 3 CAUTION: 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 result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable parts inside the device. v Use of controls or adjustments[...]

CAUTION: Use safe practices when lifting. Statement 5 CAUTION: The 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. T o remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconne[...]

CAUTION: The following label indicates sharp edges, corners, or joints nearby . Statement 12 CAUTION: The following label indicates a hot surface nearby . Statement 13 DANGER Overloading a branch circuit is potentially a fire hazard and a shock hazard under certain conditions. T o avoid these hazards, ensure that your system electrical requirements[...]

CAUTION: The following label indicates moving parts nearby . Statement 26 CAUTION: Do not place any object on top of rack-mounted devices. Statement 37 DANGER When you populate a rack cabinet, adhere to the following guidelines: v Always lower the leveling pads on the rack cabinet. v Always install the stabilizer brackets on the rack cabinet. v Alw[...]

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Chapter 1. The System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 server This Installation and User's Guide contains instructions for setting up your IBM System x3850 X5 or x3950 X5 T ype 7145, 7146, 7143, or 7191 server , installing optional devices, and starting and configuring the server . This document also contains information and instructions for installing o[...]

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The IBM Documentation CD The IBM Documentation CD contains documentation for your server in Portable Document Format (PDF) and includes the IBM Documentation Browser to help you find information quickly . Hardware and software requirements The IBM Documentation CD requir es the following minimum hardwar e and software: v Microsoft W indows XP , W i[...]

in order of the most occurr ences. Click a document to view it, and press Ctrl+F to use the Acr obat search function, or press Alt+F to use the xpdf search function within the document. Click Help for detailed information about using the Documentation Browser . Related documentation This Installation and User's Guide contains general informati[...]

to provide additional information that is not included in the server documentation. T o check for updated documentation and technical updates, go to http://www .ibm.com/supportportal/. Notices and statements in this document The caution and danger statements in this document are also in the multilingual Safety Information document, which is on the [...]

http://www .ibm.com/supportportal/. The documentation pr ovides additional installation and configuration information that you must follow before you use the memory expansion module. 6 IBM System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 T ypes 7145, 7146, 7143, and 7191: Installation and User's Guide[...]

T able 1. Features and specifications Microprocessor: v Intel Xeon EX versions of the 6000 and 7000 Series or E7 Series multi-core micr oprocessor with up to 24 MB or 30 MB last level cache. v 1066 MHz front-side bus (FSB) v Support for up to four micropr ocessors – Four Quick Path Interconnect (QPI) links per micropr ocessor at up to 6.4 GT/s (g[...]

T able 2. Features and specifications (continued) Scalability and memory expansion: v Eight-socket scalability option uses 4 QPI external cables v Multi-node configurations requir e 4 micropr ocessors in each node v MAX5 memory expansion module option uses four QPI ports Note: When you add an optional memory expansion module to your server configur[...]

threshold or if a system component fails, the IMM lights LEDs to help you diagnose the problem, r ecords the err or in the IMM event log, and alerts you to the problem. Optionally , the IMM also provides a virtual pr esence capability for remote server management capabilities. The IMM pr ovides remote server management through industry-standar d in[...]

sparing through the Setup utility , select System Settings > Memory . (Memory sparing and memory mirroring cannot be used together .) v IBM ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, which you can download from the web, provides pr ograms to help you set up the server and install a W indows operating system.[...]

– Service processor status and configuration – System configuration – V ital product data, firmwar e, and UEFI configuration For additional information about DSA, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM Documentation CD . v Redundant connection The addition of an optional network interface card (NIC) pr ovides a failover ca[...]

v IBM Systems Director workgr oup-hardwar e-management tool v Information and light path diagnostics LED panels v Integrated management module v Service processor adapter for r emote systems management v Parity checking on the SAS bus and PCI Express buses v Power managed and Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) compliant v Power-on se[...]

v Configuring settings of a single system and creating a configuration plan that can apply those setting to multiple systems v Updating installed plug-ins to add new features and functions to the base capabilities v Managing the life cycles of virtual resour ces For more information about IBM Systems Dir ector , see the documentation on the IBM Sys[...]

DVD drive activity LED: When this LED is lit, it indicates that the DVD drive is in use. USB 1 and 2 connectors: Connect USB devices to these connectors. Scalability LED: This white LED is lit when the server is connected to another server in a multi-node configuration. This LED is lit and remains on after POST on the primary and secondary server .[...]

v Information LED: When this LED is lit, it indicates that a noncritical event has occurred. An LED on the light path diagnostics panel is also lit to help isolate the error . v System-error LED: When this LED is lit, it indicates that a system error has occurred. An LED on the light path diagnostics panel is also lit to help isolate the error . v [...]

D ASD NMI PCI PS SP CNFG MEM CPU FA N VRM O VER SPEC TEMP Light P ath Diagnostics BRD LOG LINK RAID REMIND NMI button Reset button Remind button Check point code display v Remind button: This button places the system-error LED on the fr ont panel into Remind mode. In Remind mode, the system-error LED flashes once every 2 seconds until the problem i[...]

System-management connector: Use this connector to connect the server to a network for systems-management information control. This connector is used only by the IMM. USB connectors: Connect USB devices, such as a USB mouse or keyboard, to these connectors. V ideo connector: Connect a monitor to this connector . In a two-node configuration, connect[...]

AC DC ! AC DC ! AC po wer LED (green) DC power LED (green) Error LED (amber) AC DC ! AC DC ! QPI Link 1 LED QPI Link 2 LED QPI Link 3 LED QPI Link 4 LED P ower on LED System error LED Locator LED A thumbscrew is in this position only when a 2-node lock brac ket is installed (2-node Scalability Kit Option) AC power LED: Each hot-swap power supply ha[...]

T able 3. QPI link LEDs (continued) Link LEDs Number of nodes QPI wrap card or cable status Off at failing port 1 W rap card installed, not working On 2 Cables installed, working Off at failing port 2 Cables installed, not working Power-on LED: See “Operator information panel” on page 14 for the various states of the power-on LED. System-error [...]

Note: Some memory is reserved for various system r esources and is unavailable to the operating system. The amount of memory that is reserved for system resour ces depends on the operating system, the configuration of the server , and the configured PCI options. T urning off the server When you turn off the server and leave it connected to ac power[...]

IBM MAX5 for System x memory expansion module If you purchased an optional IBM MAX5 for System x (MAX5) memory expansion module, it supports up to 32 DDR3 DIMMs, two 675-watt power supplies, and five 40 mm hot-swap speed-controlled fans. It pr ovides added memory and multi-node scaling support for host servers. The MAX5 expansion module is based on[...]

The following illustration shows the memory expansion module. The illustrations in this document might differ slightly fr om your hardwar e. See http://www .ibm.com/systems/info/x86servers/serverpr oven/compat/us/ for a list of supported optional devices for the memory expansion module. For information about the terms of the warranty for the expans[...]

Memory expansion module features and specifications The following table contains a summary of the features and specifications of the memory expansion module. T able 4. MAX5 expansion module features and operating specifications v Intel 7500 or 7510 scalable memory buffer (depending on your model) with eight memory ports (four DIMMs on each port) v [...]

T able 4. MAX5 expansion module features and operating specifications (continued) Acoustical noise emissions: For maximum system configurations (32 DIMMs installed) v Sound power (idling): 6.2 bels v Sound power (operating): 6.2 bels v Sound pressur e (idling): 48 dBA v Sound pressur e (operating): 48 dBA Size: v Height: 4.4 cm (1.73 in.) v Depth: [...]

v Light path diagnostics LEDs The memory expansion module has light path diagnostics LEDs (front and r ear) to indicate hardwar e, scaling, and power problems. v Redundant cooling and power capabilities The memory expansion module supports a maximum of two 675-watt hot-swap power supplies and five single-motor hot-swap fans. The redundant fans prov[...]

LEDs and connectors on the memory expansion module This section describes the light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and connectors on the front and rear of the memory expansion module. Front view The following illustration shows the indicators on the front of the memory expansion module. All of the LEDs ar e controlled by the integrated management module (I[...]

Rear view The following illustration shows the indicators on the rear of the memory expansion module. P ower-on LED Locate LED System error LED AC LED (g reen) DC LED (green) P ower supply fault (error) LED QPI por t 1 Po we r connectors EXA por t 1 LED link EXA por t 2 LED link EXA por t 3 LED link EXA por t 1 EXA por t 2 EXA por t 3 QPI por t 2 Q[...]

T urning on the memory expansion module The memory expansion module is controlled by the server . T urning on the memory expansion module refers to connecting the memory expansion module power cor d to the power source and pr essing the power-contr ol button on the host server . The host server must be connected to the memory expansion module and c[...]

Chapter 2. Installing optional devices This chapter provides detailed instr uctions for installing optional hardware devices in the server . In addition to the instructions in this chapter for installing optional har dware devices, updating firmware and device drivers, and completing the installation, IBM Business Partners must also complete the st[...]

3. Shut down and restart the server multiple times to ensur e that the server is correctly configur ed and functions correctly with the newly installed devices. 4. Save the DSA log as a file and send it to IBM. 5. T o ship the server , repackage it in the original undamaged packing materials and observe IBM procedur es for shipping. Support informa[...]

Blue on a component indicates touch points, where you can grip the component to remove it fr om or install it in the server , open or close a latch, and so on. Orange on a component or an orange label on or near a component indicates that the component can be hot-swapped, which means that if the server and operating system support hot-swap capabili[...]

Memory-card LEDs The following illustration shows the LEDs on a memory card. DIMM 1 error LED DIMM 2 error LED DIMM 3 error LED DIMM 4 error LED DIMM 5 error LED DIMM 6 error LED DIMM 7 error LED DIMM 8 error LED Memory card only error LED Light path diagnostics button Light path diagnostics button power LED DIMM 5 DIMM 6 DIMM 7 DIMM 8 DIMM 1 DIMM [...]

SAS-backplane connectors The following illustration shows the hard disk drive connectors on the SAS backplane. SAS signal connector SAS signal connector SAS power connector SAS power connector Cofiguration connector Cofiguration connector Front Rear SAS hard disk drive connectors Backplane 2 (for HDD 4-7) Backplane 1 (for HDD 0-3) eXFlash backplane[...]

Microprocessor-board connectors The following illustration shows the connectors on the micropr ocessor board. Scalability link Scalability link I/O board power I/O board PCIe2 x8 connector for SAS RAID card F an 3 SAS backplane power SAS backplane data Memory card 8 Memory card 7 Memory card 6 F an 2 F an 1 Memory card 5 F ront panel Scalability LE[...]

Microprocessor-board LEDs The following illustration shows the LEDs on the micropr ocessor board. Microprocessor 4 error LED Microprocessor 3 error LED Microprocessor 2 error LED Microprocessor 1 error LED H8 hear tbeat LED Microprocessor board error LED Chapter 2. Installing optional devices 35[...]

I/O-board connectors The following illustration shows the connectors on the I/O board. PCIe2 x8 slot 7 slot 6 PCIe2 x8 slot 5 PCIe2 x8 slot 4 PCIe2 x8 slot 1 PCIe2 x16 slot 3 PCIe2 x8 slot 2 PCIe2 x8 (x4 electrically) Ethernet 1 Ethernet 2 Video Serial USB 6 - 7 USB 4 - 5 Internal USB Internal USB S ATA DV D F ront USB PCIe auxiliary power Po we r [...]

I/O-board jumpers The following illustration shows the jumpers on the I/O board. W ake on LAN bypass (J31) 1 2 3 P assword ov erride (J29) 1 2 3 1 2 3 Boot recov er y (J22) T able 5. I/O-board jumpers Jumper number Jumper name Jumper setting J31 W ake on LAN bypass v Pins 1 and 2: Normal operation (default). v Pins 2 and 3: Clears W ake on LAN bypa[...]

I/O-board LEDs The following illustration shows the LEDs on the I/O board. Slot 7 error LED I/O board error LED Slot 6 error LED Slot 5 error LED Slot 4 error LED Slot 3 error LED Slot 2 error LED Slot 1 error LED P ower f ault LED Installation guidelines Before you install optional devices, r ead the following information: v Read “Safety” on p[...]

starts, if an operating system is installed, or that a 19990305 error code is displayed, indicating that an operating system was not found but the server is otherwise working correctly . If the server is not working correctly , see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM Documentation CD for information about how to run diagnostics. [...]

v If the server has redundant power , each of the power -supply bays has a power supply installed in it. v There is adequate space ar ound the server to allow the server cooling system to work properly . Leave approximately 50 mm (2.0 in.) of open space ar ound the front and r ear of the server . Do not place objects in front of the fans. For pr op[...]

v Do not leave the device where others can handle and damage it. v While the device is still in its static-protective package, touch it to an unpainted metal surface on the outside of the server for at least 2 seconds. This drains static electricity from the package and fr om your body . v Remove the device from its package and install it dir ectly[...]

Internal cable routing and connectors The following illustration shows the routing of the DVD power , fans 1 and 2, scalability LED, and operator information cables. D VD power cable connector F an 1 cable connector Scalability LED cable F an 2 cable connector Operator information cable 42 IBM System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 T ypes 7145, 7146, 7143, a[...]

The following illustration shows the routing of the USB and DVD signal cables. D VD signal cable USB cable Chapter 2. Installing optional devices 43[...]

Removing the top cover Note: Before you install optional har dware devices, make sur e that the server is working correctly . Start the server , and make sure that the operating system starts, if an operating system is installed, or that a 19990305 error code is displayed, indicating that an operating system was not found but the server is otherwis[...]

5. Slide the blue latches on the top-cover bracket toward the center of the server . Latch Latch 6. T ilt and lift the top-cover bracket out of the server . 7. If you are instr ucted to return the top-cover bracket, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that ar e supplied to you. Chapter 2. Installing optio[...]

Installing the top-cover bracket Latch Latch T o r eplace the top-cover bracket, complete the following steps: 1. Make sure that all internal cables ar e correctly r outed. 2. Align the top-cover bracket on top of the server so that the metal tabs line up correctly on the chassis, and then r otate it into place. 3. Slide the blue latches on the top[...]

Removing the bezel Note: Y ou do not have to r emove the top cover before you r emove the bezel. T o r emove the bezel, complete the following steps: 1. Read “Safety” on page v and “W orking inside the server with the power on” on page 40. 2. Press on the bezel r etention tabs on the sides of the bezel and pull the bezel away from the serve[...]

Note: T o change the startup sequence, start the Setup utility and select Start Options from the main menu. See “Using the Setup utility” on page 96 for details about using the Setup utility . v The PCI Express 2.0 bus configuration is as follows: – Expansion slot 1 is x16, slot 2 is x8 (x4 lanes), and slots 3 through 6 are x8. – Expansion [...]

7. T ouch the static-pr otective package that contains the adapter to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server; then, grasp the adapter by the top edge or upper corners of the adapter and remove it fr om the package. 8. Carefully grasp the adapter by its top edge or upper corners, and align it with the connector on the I/O board. 9. Press[...]

T o install a ServeRAID adapter , for use with eXFlash drives, in a rear PCI connector , complete the following steps. 1. Read “Safety” on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page 38. 2. T urn of f the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords and all external cables. 3. Remove the server cover (see “Removing the t[...]

11 . Route the SAS cables under the bottom of the I/O shuttle. SAS signal cables (2) 12. Connect one end of each SAS signal cable that came with the eXFlash drive cage and backplane option to the backplane and the other end to the ServeRAID adapter . v Connect one end of the first cable to Port 0 on the ServeRAID adapter and the other end to connec[...]

Installing a hot-swap power supply Statement 5 CAUTION: The 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. T o remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected fr[...]

4. Slide the power supply into the bay and fully close the locking handle by sliding it down to the locked position. 5. Connect one end of the power cord for the new power supply into the ac connector on the back of the power supply , and connect the other end of the power cord into a pr operly grounded electrical outlet. 6. Make sure that the ac p[...]

The following illustration shows how to install a hot-swap hard disk drive. Hard disk drive assembly Filler panel Drive handle (in open position) Activity LED Status LED T o install a hot-swap har d disk drive, complete the following steps: 1. Read “Safety” on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page 38. 2. Remove the filler panel from [...]

Installing a DVD (optical) drive Release button DV D brack et T o confirm that the server supports the DVD drive that you ar e installing, see http://www .ibm.com/systems/info/x86servers/serverpr oven/compat/us/. T o install a DVD drive, compete the following steps: 1. Read “Safety” on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page 38. 2. T u[...]

7. Disconnect the SAS signal cables from the ServeRAID adapter . 8. Lift the SAS power and configuration cable handle up to disconnect the cables from the micr oprocessor boar d. 9. Slide the backplane carrier release tab forwar d and slightly lift the carrier . 10. Remove the backplane carrier and SAS power cable handle from the server together . [...]

12. Orient and install the new backplane into the backplane carrier . a. Position the notch in the backplane over the bottom right of the carrier . b. Position the holes in the backplane over the pins in the carrier . c. Push the backplane into the carrier . 13. Connect the new SAS signal cable that came with the backplane to the new backplane. 14.[...]

18. Install the ServeRAID adapter onto the RAID adapter carrier , and then install the carrier into the server . Release latch T abs P ost 19. Install the top cover bracket (see “Installing the top-cover bracket” on page 46). 20. Push the hard disk drives and har d disk drive fillers back into place so that they connect to the backplane. 21. In[...]

2. T urn of f the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cord and all external cables. 3. Remove the server cover (see “Removing the top cover” on page 44). 4. If any hard disk drives or fillers ar e installed in the server , pull out the bottom four just enough to disconnect them from the backplane, and completely remove any f[...]

7. Remove the backplane filler from the backplane carrier . a. Push the tabs on the backplane outward. b. Pull the filler out of the backplane carrier . 8. Check the label on the cable handle to make sure you use the corr ect power and configuration cable handle from the option kit. Connect the new power and configuration cables from the power cabl[...]

14. Connect the two SAS signal cables to the ServeRAID adapter (such as a ServeRAID B5015 SSD Controller or a 6Gb SSD HBA). Connect the cable fr om the bottom backplane to port 0 and the cable from the new top backplane to port 1. 15. T o install a ServeRAID adapter in one of the PCI connectors, see “Installing a ServeRAID adapter for use with eX[...]

Installing a QPI wrap card Wrap card Release latch In a one node server only , if your server has more than two micropr ocessors installed, you must install two QPI wrap cards in the server . T o confirm that the server supports the QPI wrap car d that you are installing, see http://www .ibm.com/systems/info/x86servers/serverpr oven/compat/us/. T o[...]

Installing an internal removable flash drive The server supports two internal removable flash drives that ar e installed in the USB connectors on the I/O board. Y ou do not have to turn of f the server to install an internal removable flash drive. Locking collar T o confirm that the server supports the flash drive that you ar e installing, see http[...]

Note: T o r emove an internal removable flash memory drive, push down on the locking collar to unlock the drive before you r emove the drive. 6. Reinstall the power supply (see Installing a hot-swap power supply) and reconnect the power cable. 7. (IBM Business Partners only) Restart the server . Confirm that it starts correctly and recognizes the n[...]

v When you restart the server after you add or r emove a DIMM, the server displays a message that the memory configuration has changed. v Memory cards in connectors 1 and 2 support micr oprocessor 1, memory car ds in connectors 3 and 4 support micropr ocessor 2, memory cards in connectors 5 and 6 support micropr ocessor 3, and memory cards in conne[...]

DIMM 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 3 DIMM 4 DIMM 5 DIMM 6 DIMM 7 DIMM 8 v In a low-cost and low-power DIMM installation, install the DIMMs on each memory card in the or der shown in the following tables. The goal in a low-cost and low-power configuration is to completely fill each memory card befor e you install the next memory card. T able 6. Low-cost and low-pow[...]

T able 8. High-performance memory-card installation sequence DIMM pair installation order Memory-card connector number DIMM connector numbers First 1 1 and 8 Second 7 1 and 8 Third 3 1 and 8 Fourth 5 1 and 8 Fifth 2 1 and 8 Sixth 8 1 and 8 Seventh 4 1 and 8 Eighth 6 1 and 8 Ninth 1 3 and 6 T enth 7 3 and 6 Eleventh 3 3 and 6 T welfth 5 3 and 6 Thir[...]

available when memory mirroring is enabled. Note that some W indows operating systems do not recognize memory mirr oring when they report the amount of available memory and instead report the total DIMM capacity . T o enable memory mirr oring, you must install DIMMs in sets of four , one pair in each memory card. All DIMMs in each set must be the s[...]

v Memory sparing reserves memory capacity for failover in the event of a DIMM failure, and the r eserved capacity is subtracted from the total available memory . Memory sparing provides less r edundancy than memory mirroring does. If a predetermined thr eshold of correctable err ors is reached, the contents of the failing DIMM are copied to the spa[...]

Installing a memory card At least one memory card with one pair of DIMMs must be installed for the server to operate correctly . The Intel 7500 Scalable Memory Buffer memory car d and the Intel 7510 Scalable Memory Buffer memory car d are not inter changeable and cannot be used in the same server . T o verify that your server supports the memory ca[...]

mirroring. The following instr uctions are for installing one pair of DIMMs. T o install DIMM pairs on more than one memory car d, repeat steps 3 though 7 for each memory card. T o confirm that the server supports the DIMMs that you ar e installing, see http://www .ibm.com/systems/info/x86servers/serverpr oven/compat/us/. T o install a DIMM, comple[...]

7. T ouch the static-pr otective package that contains the DIMM to any unpainted metal surface on the outside of the server; then, remove the DIMM fr om the package. 8. T urn the DIMM so that the DIMM keys align corr ectly with the slot. DIMM Retaining clip 9. Insert the DIMM into the connector by aligning the edges of the DIMM with the slots at th[...]

10. Install the memory card. Release lev er Memory card filler a. If this is a new memory card, r emove the memory card filler fr om the server . b. Insert the memory card into the memory-car d connector . c. Press the memory car d into the connector and close the release levers. d. Slide the blue release latch to the locked position. If you have o[...]

– Intel Xeon EX versions of the 6000 and 7000 Series microprocessors ar e supported only on machine types 7145 and 7146. – Intel Xeon EX E7 Series microprocessors ar e supported only on machine types 7143 and 7191. v The server can operate as a symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) server . W ith SMP , certain operating systems and application progra[...]

Attention: When you handle static-sensitive devices, take precautions to avoid damage from static electricity . For details about handling these devices, see “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 40. 4. Slide the blue latches on the top cover bracket toward the center of the server . Latch Latch 5. Lift the top cover bracket out of the se[...]

a. Remove the static-protective bag, and the foam surr ounding the bag, from the box. b. T ouch the static-pr otective bag that contains the new micropr ocessor to any unpainted metal surface on the outside of the server . c. Carefully r emove the micropr ocessor from the static-pr otective bag, touching only the edges of the micropr ocessor . d. I[...]

Handle Installation tool Microprocessor 10. Carefully position the micr oprocessor with the micr oprocessor tool over the micropr ocessor socket. T wist the micropr ocessor tool counterclockwise to insert the micropr ocessor into the socket. 11 . Close the load plate and then rotate the micr oprocessor -release lever to secure the micropr ocessor .[...]

Heat sink Clips T abs T abs Clips 15. Press on the top of the heat sink and r otate the lever to the closed position. If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now . Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 79. 78 IBM System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 T ypes 7145, 7146, 7143, and 7191: Installation and User's Guide[...]

Completing the installation T o complete the installation, complete the following steps: 1. If you removed the fr ont bezel, slide the bezel onto the front of the server chassis. 2. If you removed the top-cover bracket, r einstall it. Slide the blue latches into the locked position. 3. Place the top cover over the top of the server . 4. Slide the t[...]

Updating the server configuration When you start the server for the first time after you add or remove a device, you might receive a message that the configuration has changed. The Setup utility starts automatically so that you can save the new configuration settings. For more information, see Chapter 3, “Configuring the server,” on page 95. So[...]

Installing hardware devices in the memory expansion module The following sections provide detailed instr uctions for installing optional hardwar e devices in the optional IBM MAX5 for System x memory expansion module. Memory expansion module components The following illustration shows the major components in the memory expansion module. The illustr[...]

Bezel Alignment tab Alignment tab Release tab Release tab Removing the memory expansion module system-board tray T o r emove the memory expansion module system-board tray , complete the following steps: 1. Read “Safety” on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page 38. 2. T urn of f the host server (see “T urning off the server” on pa[...]

5. Grasp the handles and pull the system-board tray out until it stops; then, pr ess in the blue stop-tabs on both sides of the system-board tray and pull the tray out of the chassis. If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now . Otherwise, go to “Completing the memory expansion module installation” on page 90. Installing DIMMs in[...]

v Double-device data correction support is only available when 16 GB x4 DRAM technology DIMMs are installed in the memory expansion module and the memory expansion module is connected to a host server . v The memory expansion module supports memory sparing through the host server . Memory sparing reserves memory capacity for failover in the event o[...]

v A minimum of two DIMMs must be installed in the memory expansion module for each micropr ocessor in the host server . v The maximum operating speed of the memory expansion module is determined by the slowest DIMM installed in the memory expansion module. v The memory expansion module does not come with any DIMMs when you purchase it as an optiona[...]

- The maximum available memory is reduced to half of the installed memory when memory mirroring is enabled. For example, if the memory expansion module has 64 GB of memory installed, only 32 GB of addressable memory is available when you use memory mirroring. - The following table lists the DIMM installation sequence for memory-mirroring mode. T ab[...]

The following illustration shows the locations of the DIMM connectors on the system-board tray . T o install a DIMM (memory module) in the memory expansion module, complete the following steps. Note: The memory expansion module might come with DIMM fillers on DIMM connectors that are not populated. Remove them befor e you install DIMMs in those con[...]

6. T ouch the static-pr otective package that contains the new DIMM to any unpainted metal surface on the outside of the memory expansion module; then, remove the DIMM fr om the package. 7. Carefully open both r etaining clips on each end of the DIMM connector . Attention: T o avoid br eaking the retaining clips or damaging the DIMM connectors, ope[...]

v The IBM MAX5 for System x memory expansion module comes with one or two 675-watt hot-swap 12-volt output power supplies (depending on the model). The input voltage is 1 10 V ac or 220 V ac auto-sensing. T wo power supplies must be installed for redundancy support. Note: Y ou cannot mix 1 10 V ac and 220 V ac power supplies in the memory expansion[...]

2. If the server is in a rack, at the back of the server , pull back the cable-management arm to gain access to the rear of the server and the power supply . 3. If you are installing a hot-swap power supply into an empty bay , remove the power-supply filler panel fr om the power-supply bay . 4. T ouch the static-pr otective package that contains th[...]

3. Reconnect the cables and power cords (see “Connecting the memory expansion module cables” on page 92). 4. Slide the memory expansion module and the server back into the rack, if necessary . 5. T urn on the peripheral devices and the host server Replacing the memory expansion module system-board tray T o confirm that the memory expansion modu[...]

Replacing the memory expansion module bezel T o confirm that the memory expansion module supports the bezel that you ar e installing, see http://www .ibm.com/systems/info/x86servers/serverpr oven/ compat/us/. T o r eplace the memory expansion module bezel, complete the following steps: 1. Read “Safety” on page v and “Installation guidelines?[...]

Updating the memory expansion module configuration No configuration updates are r equired to be made dir ectly to the memory expansion module. When the host server configuration is updated, the updates are automatically applied to the memory expansion module through the host server IMM. Chapter 2. Installing optional devices 93[...]

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Chapter 3. Configuring the server The following configuration programs come with the server: v Setup utility The Setup utility (formerly called the Configuration/Setup Utility program) is part of the IBM UEFI firmware. Use it to perform configuration tasks such as changing the startup-device sequence, setting the date and time, and setting password[...]

The blue-screen captur e feature captur es the video display contents before the IMM restarts the server when the IMM detects an operating-system hang condition. A system administrator can use the blue-screen captur e feature to assist in determining the cause of the hang condition. For more information, see “Using the r emote presence and blue-s[...]

Select this choice to view information about the server . When you make changes through other choices in the Setup utility , some of those changes are r eflected in the system information; you cannot change settings directly in the system information. This choice is on the full Setup utility menu only . – System Summary Select this choice to view[...]

Select this choice to select the memory speed or to specify a preset operating mode to configure the server for maximum power savings, maximum efficiency , or maximum performance. - Efficiency mode Select this choice to maintain the optimal balance between performance and power consumption. The server generally produces the best performance per wat[...]

Select this choice to enable or disable devices from taking contr ol of the boot process. The default is Disable . - Legacy Thunk Support Select this choice to enable or disable UEFI to interact with PCI mass storage devices that are not UEFI compliant. - Network Select this choice to view or configure optional network devices, such as iSCSI, PXE, [...]

Select this choice to set, change, or clear passwords. For information about passwords, see “Passwor ds.” This choice is on the full and limited Setup utility menu. – Set Power-on Password Select this choice to set or change a power-on passwor d. For more information, see “Power-on passwor d” on page 101. – Clear Power-on Password Selec[...]

password has access to only the limited Setup utility menu; the user can set, change, and delete the power-on passwor d, if the system administrator has given the user that authority . Power-on password If a power-on passwor d is set, when you turn on the server , you must type the power-on passwor d to complete the system startup. Y ou can use any[...]

Using the Boot Selection Menu program The Boot Selection Menu is used to temporarily redefine the first startup device without changing boot options or settings in the Setup utility . T o use the Boot Selection Menu pr ogram, complete the following steps: 1. T urn of f the server . 2. Restart the server . 3. When the prompt <F12> Select Boot [...]

T o start the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, complete the following steps: 1. Insert the CD, and restart the server . If the CD does not start, see "ServerGuide problems" in the Pr oblem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM Documentation CD. 2. Follow the instructions on the scr een to complete the following tasks: a. Select[...]

T ypical operating-system installation The ServerGuide program can r educe the time it takes to install an operating system. It provides the device drivers that ar e requir ed for your hardwar e and for the operating system that you are installing. This section describes a typical ServerGuide operating-system installation. Note: Features and functi[...]

v DIMM error assistance. The Unified Extensible Firmwar e Interface (UEFI) disables a failing DIMM that is detected during POST , and the IMM lights the associated system-error LED and the failing DIMM err or LED. v Environmental monitor with fan speed contr ol for temperature, voltages, fan failure, and power supply failur e. v Intelligent Platfor[...]

3. Select System Settings → Integrated Management Module → Network Configuration . 4. Locate the IP addr ess. 5. Exit from the Setup utility . Logging on to the IMM web interface For detailed information about the integrated management module (IMM) and how to use it, see the Integrated Management Module User's Guide at http://www .ibm.com/[...]

The blue-screen captur e feature captur es the video display contents before the IMM restarts the server when the IMM detects an operating-system hang condition. A system administrator can use the blue-screen captur e to assist in determining the cause of the hang condition. Using the embedded hypervisor The VMware ESXi embedded hypervisor softwar [...]

1. T urn on the server . Note: Approximately 1 to 3 minutes after the server is connected to ac power , the power-contr ol button becomes active. 2. When the prompt <F1> Setup is displayed, pr ess F1. 3. From the Setup utility main menu, select Boot Manager . 4. Select Add Boot Option ; then, select USB Storage . Press Enter , and then pr ess[...]

Configuring RAID arrays Through the Setup utility , you can access utilities to configure RAID arrays. The specific procedur e for configuring arrays depends on the RAID controller that you are using. For details, see the documentation for your RAID contr oller . T o access the utility for your RAID controller , complete the following steps: 1. T u[...]

b. If a newer version of IBM Systems Director than what comes with the server is shown in the drop-down list, follow the instr uctions on the W eb page to download the latest version. 2. Install the IBM Systems Director pr ogram. If your management server is connected to the Internet, to locate and install updates and interim fixes, complete the fo[...]

Rear view Server Memory expansion module Server Memory expansion module EXA cables QPI cables QPI cables The Scalable Partition web interface is an extension of the IMM web interface and is used to create, delete, contr ol, and view scalable partitions. The Scalable Partition web interface firmware is in the IMM. A multi-node configuration intercon[...]

Note: T o check for the latest firmwar e levels and to download firmware updates, go to http://www .ibm.com/supportportal/. Before you cr eate an EXA multi-node system, make sure that all the nodes in the multi-node configuration contain the following software and har dware: v The current level of UEFI firmwar e, SAS UEFI code, IMM firmware, and FP[...]

Note: T o r eorder the sequence in which the nodes appear in the diagram on the page, click Redraw . For example, you can reor der the diagram to reflect the order in which the nodes ar e physically installed in a rack. The nodes are reor dered accor ding to the QPI or EXA cabling, with the node that you select in the top position. Partitioning an [...]

5. Make sure that each chassis is in Standalone mode, which indicates that the system is now partitioned into two independent systems. Using the IMM T elnet interface Y ou can cr eate, modify , and contr ol partitions through the IMM T elnet interface. T o use the IMM T elnet interface, log in to the IMM T elnet interface on either node and use the[...]

Y ou can cr eate partitions through the IMM T elnet interface by using the auto command ( scale -auto primarynodeid ) or the create command ( scale -create primarynodeid , nodeid ) command. Y ou can use the auto command to cr eate a partition that includes all the nodes in the complex and specify the node that is to be the primary node. For example[...]

T oggling partitions by using the IMM T elnet interface Note: Before you toggle a partition to Standalone mode, make sur e that all the nodes in the partition are power ed off. A partition can be in either of two modes: Standalone and Partition. When the partition is in Standalone mode, each node operates independently . When the partition is in Pa[...]

Appendix. Getting help and technical assistance If you need help, service, or technical assistance or just want more information about IBM products, you will find a wide variety of sour ces available from IBM to assist you. Use this information to obtain additional information about IBM and IBM products, determine what to do if you experience a pr [...]

of determining a solution to your problem by making the pertinent information available to IBM service quickly and efficiently . IBM service technicians can start working on your solution as soon as you have completed and submitted an Electronic Service Request. Using the documentation Information about your IBM system and preinstalled softwar e, i[...]

IBM T aiwan product service Use this information to contact IBM T aiwan pr oduct service. IBM T aiwan pr oduct service contact information: IBM T aiwan Corporation 3F , No 7, Song Ren Rd. T aipei, T aiwan T elephone: 0800-016-888 Appendix. Getting help and technical assistance 11 9[...]

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Notices This information was developed for products and services of fered in the U.S.A. IBM may not offer the pr oducts, services, or features discussed in this document in other countries. Consult your local IBM repr esentative for information on the products and services curr ently available in your area. Any reference to an IBM product, pr ogram[...]

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Some software might dif fer from its r etail version (if available) and might not include user manuals or all program functionality . Particulate contamination Attention: Airborne particulates (including metal flakes or particles) and reactive gases acting alone or in combination with other environmental factors such as humidity or temperature migh[...]

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Index Numerics 2.5-inch hard disk drive backplane, installing 55 A ac power LED 17 ac power supply specifications 23 memory expansion module 23 server 5 accessible documentation 124 adapter capabilities 8 installation 47 installing 47 adding memory card 70 administrator password 101 Advanced Settings Utility (ASU) program download 109 overview 109 [...]

Ethernet (continued) Gigabit controller 8 icon LED 14 transmit/receive activity LED 16 Ethernet-link status LED 14 European Union EMC Dir ective conformance statement 125 eXFlash backplane cable connectors 33 drive cage, installing 58 expansion bays 5 slots 5 slots, adapter 47 expansion bays 7 expansion module, memory front view 26 rear view 27 exp[...]

internal cabling (continued) operator information cables 42 scalability LED 42 internal removable flash drive 63 IP addr ess, obtaining for IMM W eb interface 105 J J22 jumper 37 J29 jumper 37 J31 jumper 37 Japan Electronics and Information T echnology Industries Association statement 126 Japan VCCI Class A statement 126 Japan V oluntary Control Co[...]

PCI bus configuration 49 PCI Express expansion slots 47 People's Republic of China Class A electronic emission statement 127 power features 19 requir ement 8 requir ement in server 5 power on, working inside server 40 power requir ement memory expansion module 23 server 5 power requir ement specifications 24 power supply installing in server 5[...]

updating IBM Systems Director 109 memory expansion module configuration 93 server configuration 80, 95 USB external connectors, rear 16 external connectors, server front 13 internal connectors 63 using boot selection menu program 102 embedded hypervisor 107 remote pr esence feature 106 scalable partition 1 10 ServerGuide 102 Setup utility 96 UXSPI [...]

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