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- Page 1 IBM System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 Types 7145 and 7146 Installation and User’s Guide...
- Page 3 IBM System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 Types 7145 and 7146 Installation and User’s Guide...
- Page 4 Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in Appendix B, “Notices,” on page 103, the IBM Safety Information and Environmental Notices and User Guide documents on the IBM Documentation CD, and the Warranty Information.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Reliability, availability, and serviceability ....9 IBM Systems Director ..... . 10 The UpdateXpress System Pack Installer (UXSPI) . - Page 6 Hardware service and support ....102 IBM Taiwan product service ....102 Appendix B.
- Page 7 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement ..106 Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement ..106 Avis de conformité à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada ..106 Australia and New Zealand Class A statement .
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Page 9: Safety
Vor der Installation dieses Produkts die Sicherheitshinweise lesen. Prima di installare questo prodotto, leggere le Informazioni sulla Sicurezza. Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen (Safety Information) før du installerer dette produktet. Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2010... - Page 10 Be sure to read all caution and danger statements in this document before you perform the procedures. Read any additional safety information that comes with the server or optional device before you install the device. viii IBM System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 Types 7145 and 7146: Installation and User’s Guide...
- Page 11 Statement 1: DANGER Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is hazardous. To 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.
- Page 12 Throw or immerse into water v Heat to more than 100°C (212°F) v Repair or disassemble Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations. IBM System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 Types 7145 and 7146: Installation and User’s Guide...
- Page 13 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.
- Page 14 To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source. IBM System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 Types 7145 and 7146: Installation and User’s Guide...
- Page 15 Statement 8: CAUTION: Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following label attached. Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present inside any component that has this label attached. There are no serviceable parts inside these components.
- Page 16 Statement 17: CAUTION: The following label indicates moving parts nearby. Statement 26: CAUTION: Do not place any object on top of rack-mounted devices. IBM System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 Types 7145 and 7146: Installation and User’s Guide...
- Page 17 Multiple devices extended into the service position can cause your rack cabinet to tip. v If you are not using the IBM 9308 rack cabinet, securely anchor the rack cabinet to ensure its stability. Attention:...
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Page 19: Chapter 1. The System X3850 X5 And X3950 X5 Server
Problem Determination and Service Guide that is on the IBM Documentation CD. Important: The IBM MAX5 for System x is a Listed Accessory for use with the IBM System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 only. -
Page 20: The Ibm Documentation Cd
Document Format (PDF) and includes the IBM Documentation Browser to help you find information quickly. Hardware and software requirements The IBM Documentation CD requires the following minimum hardware and software: IBM System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 Types 7145 and 7146: Installation and User’s Guide... -
Page 21: Using The Documentation Browser
This Installation and User’s Guide contains general information about the server, including how to set up, install supported optional devices, and how to configure the server. The following documentation also comes with the server: v IBM Warranty Information Chapter 1. The System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 server... - Page 22 2. Under IBM System support, click System x. 3. Under Popular links, click Publications lookup. 4. From the Product family menu, select System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 and click Continue. IBM System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 Types 7145 and 7146: Installation and User’s Guide...
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Page 23: Notices And Statements In This Document
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 IBM Documentation CD. Each statement is numbered for reference to the corresponding statement in your language in the Safety Information document. - Page 24 Nominal airflow: 67 cubic feet per v Multi-node configurations require 4 minute (CFM) microprocessors in each node v Typical airflow: 100 CFM v Maximum airflow: 241 CFM IBM System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 Types 7145 and 7146: Installation and User’s Guide...
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Page 25: What Your Server Offers
“IBM Systems Director” on page 10. v IBM Electronic Service Agent IBM Electronic Service Agent is a software tool that monitors the server for hardware error events and automatically submits electronic service requests to IBM service and support. Also, it can collect and transmit system configuration information on a scheduled basis so that the information is available to you and your support representative. - Page 26 You can obtain the measurement values through the systems-management interface and view them, using IBM Systems IBM System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 Types 7145 and 7146: Installation and User’s Guide...
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Page 27: Reliability, Availability, And Serviceability
Director. For more information, see the documentation on the IBM Systems Director DVD, or see http://www.ibm.com/systems/management/director/ extensions/actengmgr.html. v Dynamic System Analysis (DSA) Preboot diagnostic programs The DSA Preboot diagnostic programs are stored in integrated USB memory and collect and analyze system information to aid in diagnosing server problems. The diagnostic programs collect the following information about the server: –... -
Page 28: Ibm Systems Director
These common tasks include discovery, inventory, configuration, system health, monitoring, updates, event notification, and automation for managed systems. IBM System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 Types 7145 and 7146: Installation and User’s Guide... -
Page 29: The Updatexpress System Pack Installer (Uxspi)
Managing the life cycles of virtual resources For more information about IBM Systems Director, see the documentation on the IBM Systems Director DVD that comes with the server, the IBM Systems Director Information Center at http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/director/v6r1x/ index.jsp?topic=/director_6.1/fqm0_main.html and the Systems Management Web page at http://www.ibm.com/systems/management/, which presents an overview of... -
Page 30: Operator Information Panel
Power-control button and power-on LED: Press this button to turn the server on and off manually or to wake the server from a reduced-power state. The states of the power-on LED are as follows: IBM System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 Types 7145 and 7146: Installation and User’s Guide... -
Page 31: Light Path Diagnostics Panel
Module (TPM). Press this button to turn on or turn off this LED locally. You can use IBM Systems Director to light this LED remotely. In a two-node configuration, this LED is lit on the primary server and flashes on the secondary server during POST. - Page 32 The reset button is in the lower-right corner of the light path diagnostics panel. For more information about light path diagnostics, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM Documentation CD. IBM System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 Types 7145 and 7146: Installation and User’s Guide...
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Page 33: Rear View
Rear view The following illustration shows the connectors on the rear of the server. System Power management connector Ethernet Gigabit System Video ports Ethernet 1 - 2 serial ports 1 - 2 3 - 4 Power-cord connector: Connect the power cord to this connector. System-management connector: Use this connector to connect the server to a network for systems-management information control. - Page 34 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. IBM System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 Types 7145 and 7146: Installation and User’s Guide...
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Page 35: Server Power Features
Locator LED: Use this LED to visually locate the server among other servers. You can use IBM Systems Director to light this LED remotely. In a two-node configuration, this LED is lit on the primary server and flashes on the secondary server during POST. -
Page 36: Ibm Max5 For System X Memory Expansion Module
The following illustration shows the MAX5 memory expansion module. The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware. IBM System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 Types 7145 and 7146: Installation and User’s Guide... -
Page 37: Max5 Features And Specifications
To obtain the latest code or firmware and update instructions, go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/. In addition, check the IBM Web site to make sure that you have the latest version of the documentation for your server. To check for updates, complete the following steps. - Page 38 Power supply LEDs – Connects to other MAX5 expansion modules, using EXA5 link cables – Scales up to 2 nodes (two MAX5 expansion modules + two servers) IBM System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 Types 7145 and 7146: Installation and User’s Guide...
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Page 39: What The Max5 Offers
What the MAX5 offers The IBM MAX5 for System x (MAX5) memory expansion module provides several features for easy operation, including the following features: v Customer replaceable units (CRUs) The major CRUs in the MAX5 expansion module are memory modules, fans, and power supplies. -
Page 40: Max5 Reliability, Availability, And Serviceability Features
Note: The MAX5 memory expansion module does not have a power-on switch or button. The MAX5 and all other functions are controlled by the host server to which it is connected. IBM System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 Types 7145 and 7146: Installation and User’s Guide... - Page 41 – Configuration error LED: When this amber LED is lit, it indicates a configuration error. The memory LED might be lit to indicate a memory configuration error. Rear view The following illustration shows the indicators on the rear of the IBM MAX5 for System x (MAX5) memory expansion module. Power connectors...
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Page 42: Turning The Max5 On And Off
MAX5, but it might cause an unrecoverable error and loss of data on the connected server. IBM System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 Types 7145 and 7146: Installation and User’s Guide... -
Page 43: Chapter 2. Installing Optional Devices
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Page 44: Server Components
See the instructions for removing or installing a specific hot-swap component for any additional procedures that you might have to perform before you remove or install the component. IBM System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 Types 7145 and 7146: Installation and User’s Guide... -
Page 45: Memory-Card Dimm Connectors
Memory-card DIMM connectors The following illustration shows the DIMM connectors on a memory card. DIMM 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 3 DIMM 4 DIMM 5 DIMM 6 DIMM 7 DIMM 8 Memory-card LEDs The following illustration shows the LEDs on a memory card. Memory card/DIMM error LED... -
Page 46: Sas-Backplane Connectors
The following illustration shows the cable connectors on the eXFlash backplane. Cofiguration SAS signal connector connector SAS power connector SAS signal connector IBM System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 Types 7145 and 7146: Installation and User’s Guide... -
Page 47: Microprocessor-Board Connectors
Microprocessor-board connectors The following illustration shows the connectors on the microprocessor board. I/O board power Scalability link I/O board Scalability link I/O board Memory card 5 I/O board Memory power card 6 Memory card 7 Memory card 8 Microprocessor PCIe 2 x 8 1 - 4 connector connector for SAS RAID card... -
Page 48: Microprocessor-Board Leds
The following illustration shows the LEDs on the microprocessor board. Microprocessor 1 Microprocessor 2 Microprocessor 3 Microprocessor 4 error LED error LED error LED error LED Microprocessor H8 heartbeat LED board error LED IBM System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 Types 7145 and 7146: Installation and User’s Guide... -
Page 49: I/O-Board Connectors
I/O-board connectors The following illustration shows the connectors on the I/O board. System Ethernet 2 4 - 5 management Power Serial Video Ethernet Ethernet 1 supply 1 6 - 7 PCIe2 x8 PCIe2 x8 PCIe2 x8 PCIe2 x8 slot 7 slot 6 slot 5 slot 4... -
Page 50: I/O-Board Leds
Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. The actual procedure might vary slightly from what is described in this document. IBM System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 Types 7145 and 7146: Installation and User’s Guide... - Page 51 ToolsCenter for System x and BladeCenter at http://publib.boulder.imm.com/infocenter/toolstr/v1r0/index.jsp. In a two-node configuration, make sure that the IBM System x Server Firmware, FPGA, and IMM code are at the same levels on all nodes. v Before you install optional hardware devices, make sure that the server is working correctly.
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Page 52: A Single-Power-Supply Server Operating At 208 V Ac
Remove items from your shirt pocket, such as pens and pencils, that might fall into the server as you lean over it. v Avoid dropping any metallic objects, such as paper clips, hairpins, and screws, into the server. IBM System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 Types 7145 and 7146: Installation and User’s Guide... -
Page 53: Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
Handling static-sensitive devices Attention: Static electricity can damage the server and other electronic devices. To avoid damage, keep static-sensitive devices in their static-protective packages until you are ready to install them. To reduce the possibility of damage from electrostatic discharge, observe the following precautions: v Limit your movement. -
Page 54: 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. DVD power Fan 1 cable Scalability Operator Fan 2 cable cable connector connector LED cable information connector cable IBM System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 Types 7145 and 7146: Installation and User’s Guide... -
Page 55: Removing The Top Cover
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Page 56: Removing The Top-Cover Bracket
4. Remove the top cover (see “Removing the top cover” on page 37). 5. Slide the blue latches on the top-cover bracket toward the center of the server. IBM System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 Types 7145 and 7146: Installation and User’s Guide... - Page 57 Latch Latch 6. Tilt and lift the top-cover bracket out of the server. 7. If you are instructed to return the top-cover bracket, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you. Chapter 2. Installing optional devices...
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Page 58: Installing The Top-Cover Bracket
3. Slide the blue latches on the top cover bracket toward the outside of the server to lock it in place. IBM System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 Types 7145 and 7146: Installation and User’s Guide... -
Page 59: Removing The Bezel
Removing the bezel Note: You do not have to remove the top cover before you remove the bezel. To remove the bezel, complete the following steps: 1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Working inside the server with the power on”... - Page 60 IBM System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 Types 7145 and 7146: Installation and User’s Guide...
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Page 61: Installing A Serveraid Adapter For Use With Exflash Drives
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 the adapter firmly into the adapter connector. 10. Push down on the blue adapter retention latch until it clicks into place, securing the adapter. - Page 62 10. Push down on the blue adapter retention latch until it clicks into place, securing the adapter. 11. Route the SAS cables under the bottom of the I/O shuttle. IBM System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 Types 7145 and 7146: Installation and User’s Guide...
- Page 63 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 connector J39 on the backplane.
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Page 64: Installing A Hot-Swap Power Supply
Power-supply filler Power-supply handle release latch Power-supply Power supply Release handle latch IBM System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 Types 7145 and 7146: Installation and User’s Guide... -
Page 65: Installing A Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drive
Start installing the hard disk drives from the bottom bay (bay 0). v For a list of supported optional devices for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. v If the server will be configured for RAID operation, see the documentation that comes with the controller for instructions for installing a hard disk drive. - Page 66 LED is flashing, the drive is being accessed. If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 71. IBM System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 Types 7145 and 7146: Installation and User’s Guide...
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Page 67: Installing A Dvd (Optical) Drive
Installing a DVD (optical) drive Release bracket button To install a DVD drive, compete the following steps: 1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 32. 2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cord and all external cables. - Page 68 Push the tabs on the backplane outward. b. Pull the filler out of the backplane carrier. 12. Orient and install the new backplane into the backplane carrier. IBM System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 Types 7145 and 7146: Installation and User’s Guide...
- Page 69 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.
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Page 70: Installing An Exflash 1.8-Inch Drive Cage And Backplane
2. Turn off 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 37). IBM System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 Types 7145 and 7146: Installation and User’s Guide... - Page 71 4. If any hard disk drives or fillers are installed in the server, pull out the bottom four just enough to disconnect them from the backplane, and completely remove any fillers from the top four bays. 5. Remove the backplane carrier and the SAS power cable handle: a.
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Page 72: Installing A Solid State Drive
71). 19. Turn on all attached devices and the server. Installing a solid state drive To install a solid state drive, complete the following steps: IBM System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 Types 7145 and 7146: Installation and User’s Guide... - Page 73 1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 32. 2. Remove the drive cage filler panel. 3. Slide the drive release latch to the right and rotate the handle to the open position. 4.
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Page 74: Installing A Qpi Wrap Card
4. Push the wrap card into the bay, and slide the handle to the locked position. 5. Reconnect the cables and power cords (see “Connecting the cables” on page 71). 6. Turn on all attached devices and the server. IBM System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 Types 7145 and 7146: Installation and User’s Guide... -
Page 75: Installing An Internal Removable Flash Drive
Installing an internal removable flash drive The server supports two internal removable flash drives that are installed in the USB connectors on the I/O board. You do not have to turn off the server to install an internal removable flash drive. Locking collar To install an internal removable flash drive, complete the following steps:... -
Page 76: Memory Modules
1, 7, 3, 5, 2, 8, 4, 6. (Microprocessors must be installed in the following order: 1, 4, 2, and 3. See “Installing a microprocessor” on page 67 for more information.) IBM System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 Types 7145 and 7146: Installation and User’s Guide... - Page 77 The following illustration shows the locations of the memory-card connectors. Microprocessor 3 Microprocessor 4 connector connector Microprocessor 2 connector Microprocessor 1 connector Memory Memory Memory Memory Memory Memory Memory Memory card 1 card 2 card 3 card 4 card 5 card 8 card 6 card 7...
- Page 78 1 and 8 Sixth 1 and 8 Seventh 1 and 8 Eighth 1 and 8 Ninth 3 and 6 Tenth 3 and 6 Eleventh 3 and 6 IBM System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 Types 7145 and 7146: Installation and User’s Guide...
- Page 79 Table 6. High-performance memory-card installation sequence (continued) DIMM pair installation Memory-card connector order number DIMM connector numbers Twelfth 3 and 6 Thirteenth 3 and 6 Fourteenth 3 and 6 Fifteenth 3 and 6 Sixteenth 3 and 6 Seventeenth 2 and 7 Eighteenth 2 and 7 Nineteenth...
- Page 80 LED on the front of the server, indicating that there is a problem and guiding you to the defective DIMM. When this occurs, first identify the defective DIMM; then, remove and replace the DIMM. IBM System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 Types 7145 and 7146: Installation and User’s Guide...
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Page 81: Installing A Memory Card
The following illustration shows the LEDs on the memory card. Memory card/DIMM error LED Memory card only error LED DIMM 1 Light path DIMM 1 error LED DIMM 2 diagnostics DIMM 2 error LED button DIMM 3 DIMM 3 error LED DIMM 4 DIMM 4 error LED DIMM 5 error LED... -
Page 82: Installing Dimms
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords and all external cables as necessary to replace the device. 3. Remove the server top cover (see “Removing the top cover” on page 37). IBM System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 Types 7145 and 7146: Installation and User’s Guide... - Page 83 Error Release lever 4. If you are installing DIMMs in a memory card that is already installed in the server, remove the memory card: a. Slide the blue release latch to the unlocked position. b. Open the release levers on the top of the memory card. c.
- Page 84 Note: If there is a gap between the DIMM and the retaining clips, the DIMM has not been correctly inserted; open the retaining clips, remove the DIMM, and then reinsert it. IBM System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 Types 7145 and 7146: Installation and User’s Guide...
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Page 85: Installing A Microprocessor
The following notes describe the type of microprocessor that the server supports and other information that you must consider when you install a microprocessor: v The optional microprocessors that IBM supports are limited by the capacity and capability of the server. Any microprocessors that you install must have the same specifications as the microprocessors that came with the server. - Page 86 QPI wrap cards in the server. To install a microprocessor, complete the following steps: 1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 32. IBM System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 Types 7145 and 7146: Installation and User’s Guide...
- Page 87 2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords and all external cables as necessary to replace the device. 3. Remove the server top cover (see “Removing the top cover” on page 37). Attention: When you handle static-sensitive devices, take precautions to avoid damage from static electricity.
- Page 88 Twist the microprocessor tool counterclockwise to insert the microprocessor into the socket. 11. Close the load plate and then rotate the microprocessor-release lever to secure the microprocessor. IBM System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 Types 7145 and 7146: Installation and User’s Guide...
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Page 89: Completing The Installation
Heat sink Clips Clips Tabs Tabs 12. Remove the heat sink from its package and rotate the heat-sink handle to the fully open position. 13. Remove the cover from the bottom of the heat sink. 14. Position the heat sink above the microprocessor and align the clips of the heat sink with the tabs next to the microprocessor socket. -
Page 90: Updating The Server Configuration
MAX5 components The following illustration shows the major components in the MAX5 memory expansion module. The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware. IBM System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 Types 7145 and 7146: Installation and User’s Guide... -
Page 91: Removing The Max5 Bezel
Removing the MAX5 bezel To remove the MAX5 expansion module bezel, complete the following steps: 1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 32. 2. Press in on the release tabs on both ends of the bezel and pull it off the chassis. -
Page 92: Removing The Max5 System-Board Tray
5. Grasp the handles and pull the system-board tray out until it stops; then, press in the blue stop-tabs on both sides of the system-board tray and pull the tray out of the chassis. IBM System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 Types 7145 and 7146: Installation and User’s Guide... -
Page 93: Installing A Max5 Memory Module
If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the MAX5 installation” on page 81. Installing a MAX5 memory module The following notes describe the types of DIMMs that the MAX5 memory expansion module supports and other information that you must consider when you install DIMMs. - Page 94 DIMMs to the backup set of DIMMs. To enable memory mirroring through the Setup utility, select System Settings → Memory. For more information, see “Using the Setup utility” on page 87. IBM System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 Types 7145 and 7146: Installation and User’s Guide...
- Page 95 - DIMMs must be installed in sets of four. The DIMMs in each set must be the same size and type. This is applicable also when the MAX5 expansion module is attached to a host server and the host server has an optional memory tray installed in the server.
- Page 96 To avoid breaking the retaining clips or damaging the DIMM connectors, open and close the clips gently. 8. Turn the DIMM so that the DIMM keys align correctly with the connector. IBM System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 Types 7145 and 7146: Installation and User’s Guide...
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Page 97: Installing A Max5 Hot-Swap Power Supply
The IBM MAX5 for System x memory expansion module comes with one 675-watt hot-swap 12-volt output power supply. The input voltage is 110 V ac or 220 V ac auto-sensing. - Page 98 5. Grasp the handle on the rear of the power supply and slide the power supply forward into the power-supply bay until it clicks. Make sure that the power supply connects firmly into the power-supply connector. IBM System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 Types 7145 and 7146: Installation and User’s Guide...
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Page 99: Completing The Max5 Installation
6. Route the power cord through the power cord retention clip so that it does not accidentally become disconnected. 7. Connect the power cord for the new power supply to the power-cord connector on the power supply. 8. Connect the other end of the power cord to a properly grounded electrical outlet. -
Page 100: Replacing The Max5 Bezel
EXA cable option documentation. Be sure to turn off the host server before you connect any cables to or disconnect any cables from the MAX5 memory expansion module. IBM System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 Types 7145 and 7146: Installation and User’s Guide... -
Page 101: Updating The Max5 Configuration
The following illustration shows the locations of the connectors on the rear of the MAX5. Power connectors port 1 port 2 port 3 port 1 port 2 port 3 port 4 Power-on EXA port 1 AC LED (green) link Locate EXA port 2 DC LED (green) link... - Page 102 IBM System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 Types 7145 and 7146: Installation and User’s Guide...
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Page 103: Chapter 3. Configuring The Server
Setup utility The Setup utility (formerly called the Configuration/Setup Utility program) is part of the IBM System x Server Firmware (server firmware). Use it to perform configuration tasks such as changing the startup-device sequence, setting the date and time, and setting passwords. For information about using this program, see “Using the Setup utility”... - Page 104 98 v Ethernet controller configuration For information about configuring the Ethernet controller, see “Configuring the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet controller” on page 98. IBM System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 Types 7145 and 7146: Installation and User’s Guide...
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Page 105: Using The Setup Utility
3. Select the settings to view or change. Setup utility menu choices The following choices are on the Setup utility main menu. Depending on the version of the IBM System x Server Firmware (server firmware), some menu choices might differ slightly from these descriptions. v System Information Select this choice to view information about the server. - Page 106 Select this choice to achieve the highest absolute performance for most server applications. The power consumption in this mode is often higher than in the Efficiency or the Acoustics mode. IBM System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 Types 7145 and 7146: Installation and User’s Guide...
- Page 107 - Custom mode Select this choice only if you understand the functions of the low-level IMM settings. This is the only choice that enables you to change the low-level IMM settings that affect the performance and power consumption of the server.
- Page 108 Setup utility menu is available only if you type the administrator password at the password prompt. For more information, see “Administrator password” on page 92. – Clear Administrator Password IBM System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 Types 7145 and 7146: Installation and User’s Guide...
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Page 109: Passwords
Start the Setup utility and reset the power-on password. v Remove the battery from the server and then reinstall it. For instructions for removing the battery, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM Documentation CD. Chapter 3. Configuring the server... -
Page 110: Using The Boot Selection Menu Program
To force the server to start from the backup copy of the server firmware, turn off the server; then, move the UEFI boot recovery J22 jumper to the backup position (pins 2 and 3). IBM System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 Types 7145 and 7146: Installation and User’s Guide... -
Page 111: Using The Serverguide Setup And Installation Cd
To download the free image, click IBM Service and Support Site. Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. The actual procedure might vary slightly from what is described in this document. The ServerGuide program requires a supported IBM server with an enabled startable (bootable) CD drive. -
Page 112: Setup And Configuration Overview
Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. The actual procedure might vary slightly from what is described in this document. 1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/. 2. Under Product support, click System x. IBM System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 Types 7145 and 7146: Installation and User’s Guide... -
Page 113: Using The Integrated Management Module
3. From the menu on the left side of the page, click System x support search. 4. From the Task menu, select Install. 5. From the Product family menu, select System x3850 X5 and System x3950 6. From the Operating system menu, select your operating system, and then click Search to display the available installation documents. -
Page 114: Using The Embedded Hypervisor
4 PCIe2 x8 slot 3 PCIe2 x8 (x4 electrically) slot 2 PCIe2 x16 slot 1 Power Internal Internal SATA Front supply 2 PCIe auxiliary power IBM System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 Types 7145 and 7146: Installation and User’s Guide... -
Page 115: Obtaining The Ip Address For The Web Interface Access
To start using the embedded hypervisor functions, you must add the USB flash device to the startup sequence in the Setup utility. To add the USB flash device to the startup sequence, complete the following steps: 1. Turn on the server. Note: Approximately 1 to 3 minutes after the server is connected to ac power, the power-control button becomes active. -
Page 116: Using The Remote Presence And Blue-Screen Capture Features
(10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, or 1000BASE-T) and duplex mode (full-duplex or half-duplex) of the network and automatically operate at that rate and mode. IBM System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 Types 7145 and 7146: Installation and User’s Guide... -
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Broadcom NetXtreme II Gigabit Ethernet Software CD. To find updated information about configuring the controllers, complete the following steps. Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. The actual procedure might vary slightly from what is described in this document. -
Page 118: Updating Ibm Systems Director
4. Under Configuration, click Advanced Settings Utility. Updating IBM Systems Director If you plan to use IBM Systems Director to manage the server, you must check for the latest applicable IBM Systems Director updates and interim fixes. Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. The actual procedure might vary slightly from what is described in this document. -
Page 119: Appendix A. 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 sources available from IBM to assist you. This section contains information about where to go for additional information about IBM and IBM products, what to do if you experience a problem with your system, and whom to call for service, if it is necessary. -
Page 120: Software Service And Support
9 a.m. to 6 p.m. IBM Taiwan product service IBM Taiwan product service contact information: IBM Taiwan Corporation 3F, No 7, Song Ren Rd. Taipei, Taiwan Telephone: 0800-016-888 IBM System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 Types 7145 and 7146: Installation and User’s Guide... -
Page 121: Appendix B. Notices
The materials at those websites are not part of the materials for this IBM product, and use of those websites is at your own risk. IBM may use or distribute any of the information you supply in any way it believes appropriate without incurring any obligation to you. -
Page 122: Important Notes
IBM makes no representations or warranties with respect to non-IBM products. Support (if any) for the non-IBM products is provided by the third party, not IBM. IBM System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 Types 7145 and 7146: Installation and User’s Guide... -
Page 123: Particulate Contamination
If IBM determines that the levels of particulates or gases in your environment have caused damage to the server, IBM may condition provision of repair or replacement of servers or parts on implementation of appropriate remedial measures to mitigate such environmental contamination. -
Page 124: Documentation Format
In the request, be sure to include the publication part number and title. When you send information to IBM, you grant IBM a nonexclusive right to use or distribute the information in any way it believes appropriate without incurring any obligation to you. -
Page 125: Australia And New Zealand Class A Statement
EU-Mitgliedsstaaten und hält die Grenzwerte der EN 55022 Klasse A ein. Um dieses sicherzustellen, sind die Geräte wie in den Handbüchern beschrieben zu installieren und zu betreiben. Des Weiteren dürfen auch nur von der IBM empfohlene Kabel angeschlossen werden. IBM übernimmt keine Verantwortung für die Einhaltung der Schutzanforderungen, wenn das Produkt ohne Zustimmung der IBM verändert bzw. -
Page 126: Japan Vcci Class A Statement
Please note that this equipment has obtained EMC registration for commercial use. In the event that it has been mistakenly sold or purchased, please exchange it for equipment certified for home use. IBM System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 Types 7145 and 7146: Installation and User’s Guide... -
Page 127: Russia Electromagnetic Interference (Emi) Class A Statement
Russia Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Class A statement People's Republic of China Class A electronic emission statement Taiwan Class A compliance statement Appendix B. Notices... - Page 128 IBM System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 Types 7145 and 7146: Installation and User’s Guide...
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27, 63 configuring MAX5 memory expansion module 85 Ethernet 9 configuring, RAID arrays 99 activity LED 13 connecting connectors 15 MAX5 cables 82 controller configuration 86 connecting the cables 71 controller, configuring 98 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2010... - Page 130 6 heat output specifications 21 help, getting 101 jumpers, I/O board 31 hot-swap and hot-plug devices hard disk drive 48 internal removable flash drive 57 IBM System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 Types 7145 and 7146: Installation and User’s Guide...
- Page 131 memory (continued) modules 58 specifications 6 ac power 16 memory card dc power 16 adding 63 error card connector 27 memory 27, 63 memory configuration memory card 27, 63 high performance 60 I/O board 32 low cost and low power 60 memory-card, illustration 27 memory expansion module, MAX5 power-supply detected problems 16...
- Page 132 Statement 15 xiv temperature 6 scalability 6 temperature specifications 21 serial ToolsCenter 4 connector 15 trademarks 103 number location 2 turning MAX5 on and off 24 IBM System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 Types 7145 and 7146: Installation and User’s Guide...
- Page 133 TÜV gloss statement 105 United States electronic emission Class A notice 106 United States FCC Class A notice 106 UpdateXpress 11 updating IBM Systems Director 100 server configuration 72, 85 updating the MAX5 configuration 83 USB connectors 15 using boot selection menu program 92...
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