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  • Page 1 System x3400 M2 Types 7836 and 7837 Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 3 System x3400 M2 Types 7836 and 7837 Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 4 Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in Appendix B, “Notices,” on page 123 and the IBM Safety Information, IBM Environmental Notices and User's Guide, and the Warranty and Support Information document on the IBM System x Documentation CD.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Reliability, availability, and serviceability ....12 IBM Systems Director ..... . 13 The UpdateXpress System Packs .
  • Page 6 Hardware service and support ....122 IBM Taiwan product service ....122 Appendix B.
  • Page 7 Taiwanese Class A warning statement ....126 Germany Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive ... 126 People's Republic of China Class A warning statement..127 Taiwan Class A compliance statement .
  • Page 8 System x3400 M2 Types 7836 and 7837: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 9: Safety

    Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen (Safety Information) før du installerer dette produktet. Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança. Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad. Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2011...
  • Page 10 All caution and danger statements in this documentation begin with a number. This number is used to cross reference an English caution or danger statement with translated versions of the caution or danger statement in the IBM Safety Information book.
  • 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 Statement 2: CAUTION: When replacing the lithium battery, use only IBM Part Number 33F8354 or an equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer. If your system has a module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with the same module type made by the same manufacturer.
  • 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 Statement 4: ≥ 18 kg (39.7 lb) ≥ 32 kg (70.5 lb) ≥ 55 kg (121.2 lb) 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.
  • 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 13: DANGER Overloading a branch circuit is potentially a fire hazard and a shock hazard under certain conditions. To avoid these hazards, ensure that your system electrical requirements do not exceed branch circuit protection requirements. Refer to the information that is provided with your device for electrical specifications.
  • Page 17 Statement 26: CAUTION: Do not place any object on top of rack-mounted devices. This server is suitable for use on an IT power-distribution system whose maximum phase-to-phase voltage is 240 V under any distribution fault condition. Safety...
  • Page 18 System x3400 M2 Types 7836 and 7837: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 19: Chapter 1. The System X3400 M2 Server

    Chapter 1. The System x3400 M2 server This Installation and User's Guide contains information and instructions for setting up your IBM System x3400 M2 Types 7836 and 7837 server, instructions for installing optional devices, and instructions for cabling, and configuring the server.
  • Page 20 The following is an illustration of the 3.5-inch hot-swap SAS or SATA server model. The following is an illustration of the 2.5-inch hot-swap SAS or SATA server model. System x3400 M2 Types 7836 and 7837: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 21 If firmware and documentation updates are available, you can download them from the IBM Web site. The server might have features that are not described in the documentation that comes with the server, and the documentation might be updated occasionally to include information about those features, or technical updates might be available to provide additional information that is not included in the server documentation.

  • Page 22: The Ibm System X Documentation Cd

    Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware. You can download an IBM ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD to help you configure the hardware, install device drivers, and install the operating system. For a list of supported optional devices for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/.

  • Page 23: Using The Documentation Browser

    Warranty and Support Information This document is in PDF on the IBM System x Documentation CD. It contains information about the terms of the warranty and getting service and assistance. v Environmental Notices and User Guide This document is in PDF format on the IBM System x Documentation CD.

  • Page 24: Notices And Statements In This Document

    Safety Information This document is in PDF on the IBM System x Documentation CD. It contains translated caution and danger statements. Each caution and danger statement that appears in the documentation has a number that you can use to locate the corresponding statement in your language in the Safety Information document.

  • Page 25: Features And Specifications

    ECC, DDR3 registered SDRAM DIMMs the IMM functions. This connector is only active with or without the optional IBM v RDIMMs sizes: 1 GB, 2 GB , 4 GB and Virtual Media Key installed. 8 GB single-rank, dual-rank or quad...
  • Page 26 Table 1. Features and specifications (continued) Acoustical noise emissions: Up to eight expansion slots Electrical input: v Sound power, idling: 5.5 bel (depending on the model): v Sine-wave input (50 or 60 Hz) required v Sound power, operating: 6.0 bel v Input voltage and frequency ranges v Six expansion slots on the system automatically selected...

  • Page 27: What Your Server Offers

    For additional information, see “Using the integrated management module” on page 113. v UEFI-compliant server firmware The IBM System x Server Firmware offers several features, including Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) version 2.1 compliance, Active Energy Management (AEM) technology, enhanced reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS) capabilities, and basic input/output system (BIOS) compatibility support.
  • Page 28 ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD” on page 111. v Active Energy Manager The IBM Active Energy Manager solution is an IBM Systems Director plug-in that measures and reports server power consumption as it occurs. This enables you to monitor power consumption in correlation to specific software application programs and hardware configurations.
  • Page 29 hard disk drives (depending on the model). With the hot-swap feature, you can add, remove, or replace hard disk drives without turning off the server. v Large system-memory capacity The server supports up to 96 GB (reduced to 48 GB in mirroring mode) of system memory.

  • Page 30: Reliability, Availability, And Serviceability

    Reliability, availability, and serviceability Three important server design features are reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS). The RAS features help to ensure the integrity of the data that is stored in the server, the availability of the server when you need it, and the ease with which you can diagnose and repair problems.

  • Page 31: Ibm Systems Director

    A set of common tasks that are included with IBM Systems Director provides many of the core capabilities that are required for basic management, which means instant out-of-the-box business value.

  • Page 32: The Updatexpress System Packs

    UpdateXpress System Pack, go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/ supportsite.wss/docdisplay?lndocid=SERV-XPRESS&brandind=5000008 or 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. 1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/. 2. Under Product support, click System x.
  • Page 33 The following illustration shows the 3.5-inch SAS/SATA hot-swap hard disk drive model. Chapter 1. The System x3400 M2 server...
  • Page 34 The following illustration shows the 2.5-inch SAS/SATA hot-swap hard disk drive model. System x3400 M2 Types 7836 and 7837: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 35 The following illustration shows the 3.5-inch SATA simple-swap hard disk drive model. 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: Off: AC power is not present, or the power supply or the LED itself has failed.
  • Page 36 An LED on the system board might also be lit to help isolate the error. Detailed troubleshooting information is in the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD. USB connectors Connect USB devices to these connectors.

  • Page 37: Rear View

    Rear view The following illustration shows the LEDs and connectors on the rear of the server, depending on your server model. AC power LED DC power LED Fault (error) LED Serial 1 (COM 1) Power cord Video connector System Ethernet management transmit/receive Ethernet...
  • Page 38 When this amber LED is lit, it indicates that the power supply has failed. For any other combination of LEDs, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD Video connector Connect a monitor to this connector.

  • Page 39: Server Power Features

    Systems-mamagement Ethernet connector Use this connector to manage the server, using a dedicated management network. If you use this connector, the IMM cannot be accessed directly from a production network. A dedicated management network provides additional security by physically separating the management network traffic from the production network.

  • Page 40: Turning Off The Server

    Turning off the server When you turn off the server and leave it connected to ac power, the server can respond to requests to the service processor, such as a remote request to turn on the server. While the server remains connected to ac power, one or more fans might continue to run.

  • Page 41: Chapter 2. Installing Optional Devices

    This chapter provides detailed instructions for installing optional hardware devices in the server. Server components The following illustration shows the major components in the server (depending on the server model). The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2011...

  • Page 42: System-Board Internal Connectors

    System-board internal connectors The following illustration shows the internal connectors on the system board. System x3400 M2 Types 7836 and 7837: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 43: System-Board Switches And Jumpers

    System-board switches and jumpers The following illustration shows the switches and jumpers on the system board. The following table describes the jumpers on the system board. Table 2. System board jumpers Jumper number Jumper name Jumper setting Clear CMOS jumper v Pins 1 and 2: Normal (default) - This keeps the CMOS data.
  • Page 44 Table 2. System board jumpers (continued) Jumper number Jumper name Jumper setting UEFI boot recovery jumper v Pins 1 and 2: Normal (default) - Loads the primary server firmware ROM. v Pins 2 and 3: This enables the server to recovery if the server firmware becomes damaged.
  • Page 45 Table 3. System board switches (continued) Switch pin number Default value Description v When this switch is on Off, this is normal mode. This loads the primary IMM firmware ROM page. v When this switch is toggled to On, this loads the secondary (backup) IMM firmware ROM page.
  • Page 46 Table 5. System-board switch 5 SW 5 Switches Switch description Reserved (default off) Reserved (default off) Reserved (default off) When this switch is off, TPM physical present is de-asserted (default off). When this switch is on, TPM physical present is asserted. Notes: 1.

  • Page 47: System-Board External Connectors

    System-board external connectors The following illustration shows the external input/output (I/O) connectors on the system board. Chapter 2. Installing optional devices...

  • Page 48: System-Board Option Connectors

    System-board option connectors The following illustration shows the system-board connectors for user-installable optional devices. System x3400 M2 Types 7836 and 7837: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 49: System-Board Leds

    For more information about the system-board LEDs, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD. Optional one-slot PCI extender card The following is an illustration of the one-slot PCI extender card that you can install to add an additional PCI slot to the server.

  • Page 50: Optional Two-Slot Pci Extender Card

    To download firmware updates for your server, complete the following steps: 1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/. 2. Under Product support, click System x. 3. Under Popular links, click Software and device drivers.

  • Page 51: System Reliability Guidelines

    When you are finished working on the server, reinstall all safety shields, guards, labels, and ground wires. v For a list of supported options for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/ eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. System reliability guidelines To help ensure proper system cooling and system reliability, make sure that the...

  • Page 52: Working Inside The Server With The Power On

    v You have replaced a failed fan as soon as possible. v You have replaced a hot-swap fan within 30 seconds of removal. v You have replaced a hot-swap drive within 2 minutes of removal. v You do not operate the server without the air baffle installed. Operating the server without the air baffle might cause the microprocessor to overheat.
  • Page 53 v Take additional care when handling devices during cold weather. Heating reduces indoor humidity and increases static electricity. Chapter 2. Installing optional devices...

  • Page 54: Removing The Left-Side Cover

    Removing the left-side cover Important: Before you install optional hardware, make sure that the server is working correctly. Start the server, and make sure that the operating system starts, if an operating system is installed. If the server is not working correctly, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide for diagnostic information.
  • Page 55 3. Remove the bezel. Position your finger on the pull-point area on the left side of the bezel and rotate the bezel away from the server. 4. If you want to remove the bezel completely, press the retention tabs on the hinge assembly toward each other and pull the hinge assembly out of the chassis.

  • Page 56: Opening And Closing The Bezel Media Door

    Note: The bezel will also disengage from the chassis hinges if you rotate the bezel beyond 180° or if excessive pressure is applied to the bezel. Do not be alarmed because this is how the bezel was designed. The bezel is designed with breakaway hinges so that you can easily reattach it to the chassis.
  • Page 57 Chapter 2. Installing optional devices...

  • Page 58: Opening The Power-Supply Cage

    Opening the power-supply cage Opening the power-supply cage allows access to the air baffle, microprocessors, and DIMMs. To open the power-supply cage, complete the following steps: 1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii, and “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 34. 2.

  • Page 59: Closing The Power-Supply Cage

    Closing the power-supply cage To return the power-supply cage to its closed position, complete the following steps: 1. Rotate the power-supply cage back slightly; then, push down on the release tab on the rear power-supply support bracket. Power supply support bracket Power supply release tab Chapter 2.

  • Page 60: Removing The Air Baffle

    2. Rotate the power-supply cage into the server chassis. The locating tabs on the power-supply cage must fit over the corresponding tabs on the front latch bracket. Attention: Do not allow the power-supply cage cables to be caught or pinched while you rotate the power-supply cage into the chassis. Power-supply cage front latch bracket Power-supply cage...

  • Page 61: Removing The Fan Cage Assembly

    7. Remove the air baffle assembly. Lift the rear or the air baffle up; then, press the blue tab (on top of the fan cage) on the air baffle assembly to the left and lift it from the server and set it aside. Note: It might be easier to remove the air baffle if you lift up the plastic tab that is over the DIMMs in the rear of the server.
  • Page 62 Note: Be careful and do not drop the server. 4. Unlock the left-side cover. 5. Remove the left-side cover (see “Removing the left-side cover” on page 36). 6. Rotate the power-supply cage assembly out of the chassis. Lift up the power-supply cage handle and pull the power-supply cage assembly all the way up until the retainer latch locks the cage in place on the chassis.
  • Page 63 8. Press in on the fan cage assembly release buttons on both sides of the chassis to release the fan cage assembly from the connector on the chassis. Lift the fan cage assembly up and out of the chassis and set it aside. Chapter 2.

  • Page 64: Installing A Memory Module

    (SDRAM) dual inline memory modules (DIMMs) with error correcting code (ECC). For a list of supported options for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/ serverproven/compat/us/; then, select your country and navigate to the list of options for the server.
  • Page 65 v The server supports three single-rank or dual-rank DIMMs per channel. The following table shows an example of the maximum amount of memory that you can install, using ranked DIMMs. Table 6. Maximum memory installation using ranked DIMMs Number of DIMMs DIMM type DIMM size Total memory...
  • Page 66 - Channel 2, DIMM connectors 7, 8, 15, and 16 are not used in memory-mirroring mode. - The maximum available memory is reduced to half of the installed memory when memory mirroring is enabled. For example, if you install 48 GB of memory, only 24 GB of addressable memory is available when you use memory mirroring.
  • Page 67 6. Remove the air baffle (see “Removing the air baffle” on page 42). 7. Locate the DIMM connectors on the system board. Determine the connector in which you will install the DIMM. Install the DIMMs in the sequence indicated earlier in this section. Note: DIMM connectors 1, 4, 9, and 12 are not functional in this server.
  • Page 68 8. Open the retaining clips and, if necessary, remove any existing DIMM. 9. Touch the static-protective package that contains the DIMM to any unpainted metal surface on the server. Then, remove the new DIMM from the package. 10. Turn the DIMM so that the DIMM keys align correctly with the connector. 11.
  • Page 69 If you have other options to install or remove, do so now; otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 97. Chapter 2. Installing optional devices...

  • Page 70: Installing Drives

    Installing drives Depending on the server model, the server might come with a SATA attached DVD-ROM drive in bay 1. The following are illustrations of the server and the locations of the drive bays. Your hardware might differ, depending on the model. The following illustration shows the locations of the drive bays in the 2.5-inch hot-swap SAS or hot-swap SATA hard disk drive server models.
  • Page 71 The following illustration shows the locations of the drive bays in the 3.5-inch hot-swap SAS or hot-swap SATA hard disk drive server models. The following illustration shows the locations of the drive bays in the 3.5-inch simple-swap SATA hard disk drive server models. The following notes describe the types of drives that the server supports and other information that you must consider when installing a drive: Chapter 2.
  • Page 72 PCI adapter, save the EMC shield and filler panel from the bay or the PCI adapter slot cover in the event that you later remove the drive or adapter. v For a complete list of supported options for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/.

  • Page 73: Installing A Dvd Drive

    Installing a DVD drive To install a DVD drive, complete 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 cords and all external cables.
  • Page 74 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 75 8. Remove the air baffle (see “Removing the air baffle” on page 42. 9. Press in on the fan cage assembly release buttons on the sides of the chassis to release the fan cage assembly from the connector on the chassis. Lift the fan cage assembly up and out of the chassis and set it aside.
  • Page 76 Note: You might find it easier to install the new drive from the front and then attach the cables. 12. Remove the blue optical drive rails from the inside of the drive bay in which you want to install the drive. Align the holes on the blue optical drive rails with the pins on the side of the drive and snap the optical drive rails onto the drive.

  • Page 77: Installing An Optional Tape Drive

    See “Power and signal cables for internal drives” on page 69 for more cabling information. 16. If you have another drive to install or remove, do so now. 17. Reinstall the fan cage assembly. Align the fan cage assembly over the fan cage assembly slot and with the connector on the system board.
  • Page 78 6. Rotate the power-supply cage assembly out of the chassis. Lift up the power-supply cage handle and pull the power-supply cage assembly all the way up until the retainer latch locks the cage in place on the chassis. 7. Remove the air baffle (see “Removing the air baffle” on page 42). 8.
  • Page 79 10. Touch the static-protective package that contains the tape drive to any unpainted metal surface on the server; then, remove the tape drive from the package and place it on a static-protective surface. 11. Install the blue rails on the sides of the tape drive. 12.
  • Page 80 Optical power cable SATA connector Power converter cable Tape drive 15. Connect one end of the tape drive signal cable to the tape drive and the other end to the connector on the system board. Route the cable through the plastic slots on the bottom of the chassis underneath the fan cage assembly as shown in the following illustration: USB signal...

  • Page 81: Installing A Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drive

    16. Reinstall the fan cage assembly. Align the fan cage assembly over the fan cage assembly slot and with the connector on the system board. Lower the fan cage assembly into the chassis and press down firmly until the fan cage assembly is seated firmly in place.
  • Page 82 To install a hot-swap hard disk drive, complete the following steps: 1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 32. 2. Unlock the left-side cover. 3. Open the bezel. (see “Removing the bezel” on page 36). 4.
  • Page 83 The following is the 3.5-inch hot-swap model: c. Gently slide the drive assembly into the drive bay until the drive stops. d. Push the drive tray handle to the closed (locked) position. e. See “Power and signal cables for internal drives” on page 69 and the Problem Determination and Service Guide for cabling information, if needed.

  • Page 84: Ids For Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drives

    Note: If the server is configured for RAID operation using an optional ServeRAID adapter, you might have to reconfigure your disk arrays after installing hard disk drives. See the ServeRAID documentation on the IBM Web site at http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/ for information about configuring and managing RAID arrays.
  • Page 85 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 all external cables and power cords. 3. Unlock the left-side cover. 4. Remove the left-side cover (see “Removing the left-side cover” on page 36). 5.
  • Page 86 8. Touch the static-protective package that contains the drive to any unpainted metal surface on the server; then, remove the drive from the package and place it on a static-protective surface. 9. Align the drive assembly with the guide rails in the bay (the connector end of the drive goes in first).

  • Page 87: Power And Signal Cables For Internal Drives

    Power and signal cables for internal drives The server uses cables to connect SATA attached, simple-swap SATA, hot-swap SATA and hot-swap SAS devices to the power supply and to the system board. (See “System-board internal connectors” on page 24 for the location of system-board connectors.) Review the following information before connecting power and signal cables to internal drives: v The drives that are preinstalled in the server come with power and signal cables...

  • Page 88: Installing An Adapter

    For more information about the requirements for SAS/SATA cables and connecting SAS/SATA devices, see the documentation that comes with these devices. For a list of supported options for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/ eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. Installing an adapter The following notes describe the types of adapters that the server supports and other information that you must consider when installing an adapter.
  • Page 89 Universal adapters are supported in slots 4 and 5 if they are universally keyed. v You can install the IBM ServeRAID-BR10i SAS/SATA controller, the optional IBM ServeRAID-MR10i SAS/SATA controller, or the optional IBM ServeRAID-MR10is VAULT SAS/SATA controller in slots 1 of hot-swap SAS or hot-swap SATA models.
  • Page 90 6. If you are installing a full-length adapter, press on the release lever on the right side of the front adapter-retention bracket to release the retaining tab on the left side of the bracket. 7. Remove the screw that secures the expansion-slot cover to the chassis. Store the expansion-slot cover and screw in a safe place for future use.

  • Page 91: Installing A Second Microprocessor

    Read the documentation that comes with the microprocessor to determine whether you have to update the server firmware. To download the most current level of the firmware for your server, go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/, and click Downloads and drivers. v The first microprocessor must always be installed in microprocessor socket 1.
  • Page 92 If you have to replace a microprocessor, call for service. v To order additional microprocessor options, contact your IBM marketing representative or authorized reseller. See http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/ serverproven/compat/us/ for a list of supported microprocessors.
  • Page 93 1. Read the safety information beginning on page vii, and “Installation guidelines” on page 32. 2. Turn off the server and disconnect all power cords and external cables (see “Turning off the server” on page 22); then, unlock and remove the server cover (see “Removing the left-side cover”...
  • Page 94 c. Rotate the microprocessor release latch on the microprocessor socket from its closed and locked position to its fully open position. Attention: v Do not touch the microprocessor contact; handle the microprocessor by the edges only. Contaminants on the microprocessor contacts, such as oil from your skin, can cause connection failures between the contacts and the socket.
  • Page 95 c. If the new heat sink did not come with thermal grease, (Trained service technician only) apply thermal grease on the microprocessor before you install the heat sink (see the Problem Determination and Service Guide for information on applying thermal grease). d.

  • Page 96: Removing A Power Supply

    f. Press down firmly on the heat sink until it is seated securely. g. Rotate the heat-sink lever to the closed position and hook it underneath the lock tab. 10. Reinstall the air baffle (see “Replace the air baffle” on page 98 ). 11.
  • Page 97 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 98 5. Disconnect the cables from the power supply to the system board and all internal components. Be sure to make a note of the cable routing. Attention: Support the power supply while you remove the mounting screws. After the screws are removed, the power supply is loose and can damage other components in the server.

  • Page 99: Installing A Power Supply

    Installing a power supply To install a power supply, complete the following steps. Note: Approximately 1 to 3 minutes after the server is connected to ac power, the power-control button becomes active. 1. Align the screw holes in the power supply cage pivot bracket with the corresponding screw holes on the rear of the chassis.

  • Page 100: Installing A Redundant Power Supply

    5. Install the left-side cover (see “Replacing the left-side cover” on page 101). 6. Lock the left-side cover. 7. Reconnect the external cables and power cords; then, turn on the attached devices and turn on the server. Installing a redundant power supply To install the redundant power, complete the following steps: 1.

  • Page 101: Removing A Hot-Swap Fan

    Hot-swap power supply Release latch 4. Install the left-side cover (see “Replacing the left-side cover” on page 101). 5. Connect one end of the new power cord into the connector on the back of power supply, and connect the other end of the power cord to a properly grounded electrical outlet.

  • Page 102: Installing A Hot-Swap Fan

    Hot-swap fan 4. If you are instructed to return the hot-swap fan, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you. Installing a hot-swap fan Attention: v Replace a hot-swap fan within 30 seconds of removal. v To ensure proper cooling and airflow, do not operate the server for more than 2 minutes with the left-side cover removed.

  • Page 103: Internal Cable Routing And Connectors

    Hot-swap fan 3. Press down on the fan until it locks into place; then, close the fan handle to the locking position. 4. Install the left-side cover (see “Replacing the left-side cover” on page 101). 5. Lock the left-side cover. Internal cable routing and connectors The server uses cables to connect SATA attached, simple-swap SATA, hot-swap SATA and hot-swap SAS devices to the power supply and to the system board.
  • Page 104 USB signal Optical drive cable connector power cable connector USB signal Optical drive cable power cable SATA optical drive signal cable The following illustrations show the cabling information for installing the SATA to traditional power converter cable when you install an RDX internal USB tape drive in the server.
  • Page 105 Optical power cable SATA connector Power converter cable Tape drive The following illustration shows the cable connectors on the ServeRAID-BR10i controller. ServeRAID-BR10i controller Cable connector for drives 0 - 3 Cable connector for drives 4 - 7 The following illustration shows the cable connectors on the ServeRAID-MR10i controller.
  • Page 106 Review the following information before connecting power, configuration, and signal cables: 1. For server models with four 3.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drives. v The following illustration shows the internal power and configuration cable routing. v The following illustration shows the internal signal cable routing for installing a ServeRAID-BR10i SAS/SATA adapter.
  • Page 107 v The following illustration shows the internal signal cable routing for installing a ServeRAID-MR10i SAS/SATA adapter. 2. For server models with eight 2.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drives. v The following illustration shows the internal power cable routing. Chapter 2. Installing optional devices...
  • Page 108 v The following illustration shows the internal configuration cable routing. v The following illustration shows the internal signal cable routing for installing a ServeRAID-BR10i SAS/SATA adapter. System x3400 M2 Types 7836 and 7837: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 109 v The following illustration shows the internal signal cable routing for installing a ServeRAID-MR10i SAS/SATA adapter. 3. For server models with sixteen 2.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drives. v The following illustration shows the internal power cable routing. Chapter 2. Installing optional devices...
  • Page 110 v The following illustration shows the internal configuration cable routing. v The following illustration shows the internal signal cable routing for installing a ServeRAID-BR10i SAS/SATA adapter. System x3400 M2 Types 7836 and 7837: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 111 v The following illustration shows the internal signal cable routing for installing a ServeRAID-MR10i SAS/SATA adapter. Chapter 2. Installing optional devices...
  • Page 112 The following illustration shows the internal SATA and power cable routing and the connectors from the DVD drive to the system board. System x3400 M2 Types 7836 and 7837: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 113 The following illustration shows the internal cable routing and connectors from the operator information panel to the system board. The following illustration shows the internal cable routing and connectors from the light path diagnostics LED panel to the system board. Chapter 2.

  • Page 114: Installing The Virtual Media Key

    Installing the virtual media key To install a virtual media key, complete 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 cords and all external cables.

  • Page 115: Completing The Installation

    Completing the installation To complete the installation, you must replace the bezel, reinstall the left-side cover, and connect all the cables and, for certain options, run the Setup utility. Follow the instructions in this section. Replacing the bezel To replace the bezel, complete the following steps: 1.

  • Page 116: Replace The Air Baffle

    a. Press in on the rear of the sliding hinge mount until it extends beyond the edge of the bezel, and hold it in place. Sliding hinge mount Hinge assembly Hinge pin b. Align the sliding hinge mount with the hinge pin on the hinge assembly on the chassis.

  • Page 117: Installing The Fan Cage Assembly

    3. Press the power supply release tab and rotate the power supply back into the server. Installing the fan cage assembly Attention: v Replace a hot-swap fan within 30 seconds of removal. v To ensure proper cooling and airflow, do not operate the server for more than 30 minutes with the left-side cover removed.
  • Page 118 2. Slide the fan cage assembly into the chassis and press firmly until the fan cage is seated firmly in place. 3. Install the air baffle (see “Replace the air baffle” on page 98). 4. Rotate the power-supply cage assembly back into the server. Press the power-supply release tab and rotate the power-supply cage assembly into the chassis.

  • Page 119: Replacing The Left-Side Cover

    Replacing the left-side cover If you removed the left-side cover, reinstall it. Cover release latch Lock Left-side cover To reinstall the left-side cover, complete the following steps: 1. Make sure that all cables, adapters, and other components are installed and seated correctly and that you have not left loose tools or parts inside the server.

  • Page 120: Connecting The Cables

    Connecting the cables Attention: To prevent damage to equipment, connect the power cords last. If the server cables and connector panel have color-coded connections, match the color of the cable end with the color of the connector. For example, match a blue cable end with a blue panel connector, a red cable end with a red connector, and so on.

  • Page 121: Connecting External Devices

    If the server has a ServeRAID adapter and you have installed or removed a hard disk drive, see the ServeRAID documentation for information about reconfiguring the disk arrays. Connecting external devices If you install a supported optional adapter, you can attach external devices to the server.
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  • Page 123: Chapter 3. Configuring The Server

    Web interface without the virtual media key. You can order the optional IBM Virtual Media Key, if one did not come with your server. For more information about how to enable the remote presence function, see “Enabling the remote presence feature”...

  • Page 124: Using The Setup Utility

    IMM settings. Use the ASU program online or out of band to modify UEFI settings from the command line without the need to restart the server to access the Setup utility. For more information about using this program, see “IBM Advanced Settings Utility program” on page 119.
  • Page 125 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 reflected in the system information; you cannot change settings directly in the system information. This choice is on the full Setup utility menu only. –...
  • Page 126 Select this choice to view or set the POST loader watchdog timer value. - Reboot System on NMI Enable or disable restarting the system whenever a nonmaskable interrupt (NMI) occurs. Enable is the default. - Commands on USB Interface Preference Select this choice to enable or disable the Ethernet over USB interface on IMM.
  • Page 127 For additional information about running the diagnostic programs and viewing the logs, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD. Important: If the system-error LED on the front of the server is lit but there are no other error indications, clear the IMM system-event log.

  • Page 128: Passwords

    v Exit Setup Select this choice to exit from the Setup utility. If you have not saved the changes that you have made in the settings, you are asked whether you want to save the changes or exit without saving them. Passwords From the User Security menu choice, you can set, change, and delete a power-on password and an administrator password.

  • Page 129: Using The Boot Manager Program

    Setup utility. Starting the backup server firmware The system board contains a backup copy area for the IBM System x Server Firmware (server firmware). This is a secondary copy of the server firmware that you update only during the process of updating the server firmware. If the primary copy of the server firmware becomes damaged, use this backup copy.

  • Page 130: Serverguide Features

    When you use the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, you do not need setup diskettes. You can use the CD to configure any supported IBM server model. The setup program provides a list of tasks that are required to set up your server model.

  • Page 131: Installing Your Operating System Without Using Serverguide

    ServerGuide program to install your operating system, complete the following steps to download the latest operating-system installation instructions from the IBM Web site. 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/.
  • Page 132 Any standard Telnet client application can access the SOL connection. For more information about IMM, see the Integrated Management Module User's Guide at http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/supportsite.wss/ docdisplay?lndocid=MIGR-5079770&brandind=5000008 System x3400 M2 Types 7836 and 7837: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 133: Using The Remote Presence Capability And Blue-Screen Capture

    Using the remote presence capability and blue-screen capture The remote presence and blue-screen capture features are integrated functions of the integrated management module (IMM). When the optional IBM Virtual Media Key is installed in the server, it activates the remote presence functions. The virtual media key is required to enable the integrated remote presence and blue-screen capture features.

  • Page 134: Logging On To The Web Interface

    2. When the prompt <F1> Setup is displayed, press F1. (This prompt is displayed on the screen for only a few seconds. You must press F1 quickly.) If you have set both a power-on password and an administrator password, you must type the administrator password to access the full Setup utility menu.

  • Page 135: Configuring The Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Controller

    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. 1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/.

  • Page 136: Starting The Lsi Configuration Utility Program

    Use this option to create an integrated mirror enhanced array of three to eight disks, including up to two optional hot spares. All data on the array disks will be deleted. – Integrated Striping (IS) (also known as RAID 0) Use this option to create an integrated striping array of two to eight disks.

  • Page 137: Creating A Raid Array Of Hard Disk Drives

    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 138: The Updatexpress System Pack Installer

    If a newer version of IBM Systems Director than what comes with the server is shown in the drop-down list, follow the instructions on the Web page to download the latest version. 2. Install the IBM Systems Director program.

  • Page 139: 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 140: Software Service And Support

    You can find service information for IBM systems and optional devices at http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/. Software service and support Through IBM Support Line, you can get telephone assistance, for a fee, with usage, configuration, and software problems with System x and xSeries servers, BladeCenter products, IntelliStation workstations, and appliances. For information about which products are supported by Support Line in your country or region, see http://www.ibm.com/services/sl/products/.

  • Page 141: Appendix B. Notices

    Web sites. The materials at those Web sites are not part of the materials for this IBM product, and use of those Web sites 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 142: Important Notes

    Maximum memory might require replacement of the standard memory with an optional memory module. IBM makes no representation or warranties regarding non-IBM products and services that are ServerProven, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. These products are offered and warranted solely by third parties.

  • Page 143: Electronic Emission Notices

    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. Some software might differ from its retail version (if available) and might not include user manuals or all program functionality.

  • Page 144: European Union Emc Directive Conformance 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 System x3400 M2 Types 7836 and 7837: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 145: People's Republic Of China Class A Warning Statement

    Dieses Gerät ist berechtigt, in Übereinstimmung mit dem Deutschen EMVG das EG-Konformitätszeichen - CE - zu führen. Verantwortlich für die Konformitätserklärung des EMVG ist die IBM Deutschland GmbH, 70548 Stuttgart. Generelle Informationen: Das Gerät erfüllt die Schutzanforderungen nach EN 55024 und EN 55022 Klasse A.

  • Page 146: Japan Electronics And Information Technology Industries Association (Jeita) Statement

    Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA) statement Japanese Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA) Confirmed Harmonics Guideline (products less than or equal to 20 A per phase) Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement Korean Class A warning statement System x3400 M2 Types 7836 and 7837: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 147: Index

    Class A electronic emission notice 125 order of installation for independent mode 47 clear, administrator password 109 DIMMs, installing 46 clear, power-on password 109 documentation closing Documentation Browser 5 power-supply cage 41 Documentation CD 4 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2011...
  • Page 148 LED 21 cabling 69 modes 117 utility, enabling 116 expansion card connectors 30 expansion slots 8, 30 IBM Advanced Settings Utility program extender card overview 119 one-slot PCI 31 IBM Support Line 122 two-slot PCI 32 IBM Systems Director 10...
  • Page 149 IDs for SAS hot-swap drives 66 light path diagnostics IDs for SAS/SATA hot-swap drives 68 cable routing 95 IMM IP address locking and unlocking, the bezel media door 38 obtaining 115 LSI Configuration program 117 important notices 6 indicators 14 installation guidelines 32 installation order major components 23...
  • Page 150 options redundant 82 adapters 71 redundant array of independent disks (RAID) connectors 30 adapter 66 connectors, rear of server 19 support 11 installing 32 related documentation 5 memory modules 46 reliability features 12 order of installation reliability, system 33 hard disk drives 66 remote presence feature memory modules 47 using 115...
  • Page 151 LED 17 installing options 23 systems management 9, 11 power features 21 systems management tool specifications 7 IBM Systems Director 13 turning it off 22 working inside with the power on 34 server , backup firmware starting 111 tape drive...
  • Page 152 121 support 121 support line, telephone numbers 122 Web site compatible options 33, 46 IBM support 6 ServerProven list 33, 46, 70 weight 7 working inside the server with the power on 34 System x3400 M2 Types 7836 and 7837: Installation and User’s Guide...
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