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  • Page 1 IBM System x3550 M4 Type 7914 Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 3 IBM System x3550 M4 Type 7914 Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 4 Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the information in Appendix B, “Notices,” on page 127, the IBM Safety Information and Environmental Notices and User Guide documents on the IBM Documentation CD, and the Warranty Information document.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Instructions for IBM Business Partners ....31 How to send DSA data to IBM ....31 Server components .
  • Page 6 Hardware service and support ....125 IBM Taiwan product service ....125 Appendix B.
  • Page 7 Telecommunication regulatory statement ....130 Electronic emission notices ....130 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement .
  • Page 8 IBM System x3550 M4 Type 7914: 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. 2012...
  • 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 x3550 M4 Type 7914: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 11 Attention: Use No. 26 AWG or larger UL-listed or CSA certified telecommunication line cord. 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.
  • 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 6: CAUTION: Do not place any objects on top of a rack-mounted device unless that rack-mounted device is intended for use as a shelf. Statement 8: IBM System x3550 M4 Type 7914: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 15 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 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. Statement 27: CAUTION: Hazardous moving parts are nearby. IBM System x3550 M4 Type 7914: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 17: Chapter 1. The System X3550 M4 Server

    Chapter 1. The System x3550 M4 server This Installation and User's Guide contains information and instructions for setting up your IBM System x3550 M4 Type 7914 server, instructions for installing some optional devices, and instructions for cabling, and configuring the server. For...
  • Page 18 SATA hard disk drives. If firmware and documentation updates are available, you can download them from the IBM website. The server might have features that are not described in the documentation that comes with the server, and the documentation might be updated...

  • Page 19: 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 20: Related Documentation

    The following documentation also comes with the server: v Environmental Notices and User Guide This document is in PDF on the IBM System x Documentation CD. It contains translated environmental notices. v IBM License Agreement for Machine Code This document is in PDF.

  • Page 21: Notices And Statements In This Document

    These updates are available from the IBM website. To check for 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 IBM System x Documentation CD.

  • Page 22: Features And Specifications

    For information about the limits for particulates and gases, see “Particulate contamination” on page 129. IBM System x3550 M4 Type 7914: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 23 IMM2 functions. Heat output: v One serial port Approximate heat output: v Minimum configuration: 461 Btu per hour (AC 135 watts) v Maximum configuration: 2900 Btu per hour (AC 850 watts) Chapter 1. The System x3550 M4 server...

  • Page 24: What Your Server Offers

    – Event logs for ServeRAID controllers and service processors The diagnostic programs create a merged log that includes events from all collected logs. The information is collected into a file that you can send to IBM service and support. Additionally, you can view the information locally through a generated text report file.
  • Page 25 For additional information about DSA Preboot diagnostics, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD v Multi-core processing ™ The server supports up to two Intel Xeon E5-2600 series multi-core microprocessors. The server comes with only one microprocessor installed.
  • Page 26 Light path diagnostics provides LEDs to help you diagnose problems. For more information about the light path diagnostics, see “Light path diagnostics panel” on page 15 and the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD.

  • Page 27: Reliability, Availability, And Serviceability

    Microprocessor built-in self-test (BIST), internal error signal monitoring, configuration checking, and microprocessor and voltage regulator module failure identification through light path diagnostics v Memory mirrored channel support (memory mirrored channel are mutually exclusive of each other) Chapter 1. The System x3550 M4 server...

  • Page 28: 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 29: The Updatexpress System Packs

    Updating installed plug-ins to add new features and functions to the base capabilities v Managing the life cycles of virtual resources For more information about IBM Systems Director, see 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

    When this LED is lit, it indicates that the drive has failed. If an optional IBM ServeRAID controller is installed in the server, when this LED is flashing slowly (one flash per second), it indicates that the drive is being rebuilt.

  • Page 31: Light Path Diagnostics Panel

    A system-locator LED is also on the rear of the server. This LED is used as a presence detection button as well. You can use IBM Systems Director or IMM2 web interface to light this LED remotely. This LED is controlled by the IMM2.
  • Page 32 By placing the system-error LED indicator in Remind mode, you acknowledge that you are aware of the last failure but will not take immediate action to correct the problem. The remind function is controlled by the IMM2. IBM System x3550 M4 Type 7914: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 33 1. If the Pwr Rail (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6) error was not detected, the power supply over-current complete the following steps: protection point or the power a. Use the IBM Power Configurator utility to determine supplies are damaged. current system power consumption. For more information and to download the utility, go to http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/bladecenter/resources/...
  • Page 34 If the CONFIG LED and the MEM LED are lit, check the A hardware configuration error system-event log in the Setup utility or IMM2 error messages has occurred. (see the Problem Determination and Service Guide for more information). LINK Reserved. IBM System x3550 M4 Type 7914: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 35 2. (Trained technician only) Replace the failing microprocessor (see “Installing a second microprocessor and heat sink” on page 79). 3. If the failure remains, go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/ support/supportsite.wss/docdisplay?brandind=5000008 &lndocid=SERV-CALL. CPU + CONFIG If the CONFIG LED and the CPU LED are lit, the system When both the CPU LED and the issues an invalid microprocessor configuration error.
  • Page 36 Replace the hard disk drive. b. Replace the hard disk drive backplane. 5. If the problem remains, go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/ support/supportsite.wss/docdisplay?brandind=5000008 &lndocid=SERV-CALL. IBM System x3550 M4 Type 7914: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 37: Rear View

    It allows you to blue screen the server and take a memory dump (use this button only when directed by the IBM service support). You might have to use a pen or the end of a straightened paper clip to press the button. The NMI button is in the lower left-hand corner on the rear of the server.
  • Page 38 OK and OUT OK power LEDs are lit. For any other combination of LEDs, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation v OUT OK power LED: Each hot-swap dc power supply has an OUT OK power LED.
  • Page 39 Lit: The server is turned on. v System-locator LED: Use this LED to visually locate the server among other servers. You can use IBM Systems Director or IMM2 web interface to light this LED remotely. v System-error LED: When this LED is lit, it indicates that a system error has occurred.
  • Page 40 Replace the power supply. has failed. The power supply Replace the power supply. has failed. DC power-supply LEDs The following illustration shows the locations of the power-supply LEDs on the dc power supply. IBM System x3550 M4 Type 7914: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 41 4. If the problem remains, replace the power-supply. The power supply Replace the power supply. has failed. The power supply Replace the power supply. has failed. The power supply Replace the power supply. has failed. Chapter 1. The System x3550 M4 server...
  • Page 42 Power problems” in the Problem Determination and Service Guide until the problem is solved. The power supply Replace the power supply. has failed. The power supply Replace the power supply. has failed. IBM System x3550 M4 Type 7914: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 43: System Pulse Leds

    Notes: 1. When 4 GB or more of memory (physical or logical) is installed, some memory is reserved for various system resources and is unavailable to the operating Chapter 1. The System x3550 M4 server...

  • Page 44: Turning Off The Server

    2. Ethernet 1 connector supports Wake on LAN feature. 3. When you turn on the server with the graphical adapters installed, the IBM logo displays on the screen after approximately 3 minutes. This is normal operation while the system loads.
  • Page 45 The integrated management module II (IMM2) can turn off the server as an automatic response to a critical system failure. Chapter 1. The System x3550 M4 server...
  • Page 46 IBM System x3550 M4 Type 7914: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 47: Chapter 2. Installing Optional Devices

    2. Shut down and restart the server multiple times to ensure that the server is correctly configured and functions correctly with the newly installed devices. 3. Save the DSA log as a file and send it to IBM. For information about transferring data and logs, see http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/toolsctr/v1r0/ index.jsp?topic=/dsa/dsa_main.html.

  • Page 48: Server Components

    Server components The following illustration shows the major components in the server. The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware. IBM System x3550 M4 Type 7914: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 49: System-Board Internal Connectors

    System-board internal connectors The following illustration shows the internal connectors on the system board. Chapter 2. Installing optional devices...

  • Page 50: System-Board External Connectors

    System-board external connectors The following illustration shows the external connectors on the system board. IBM System x3550 M4 Type 7914: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 51: System-Board Switches And Jumpers

    System-board switches and jumpers The following illustration shows the location and description of the switches and jumpers. Note: If there is a clear protective sticker on the top of the switch blocks, you must remove and discard it to access the switches. The following table describes the jumpers on the system board.
  • Page 52 “Installation guidelines” on page 38, “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 40, and “Turning off the server” on page 28. 2. Any system-board switch or jumper block that is not shown in the illustrations in this document are reserved. IBM System x3550 M4 Type 7914: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 53: System-Board Leds

    System-board LEDs The following illustration shows the light-emitting diodes (LEDs) on the system board. Chapter 2. Installing optional devices...

  • Page 54: System-Board Optional Devices Connectors

    This step will help to ensure that any known issues are addressed and that your server is ready to function at maximum levels of performance. To download firmware updates for your server, go to http://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral/. IBM System x3550 M4 Type 7914: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 55 When you are finished working on the server, reinstall all safety shields, guards, labels, and ground wires. v For a list of supported optional devices for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. Chapter 2. Installing optional devices...

  • Page 56: System Reliability Guidelines

    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. IBM System x3550 M4 Type 7914: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 57: Internal Cable Routing And Connectors

    To reduce the possibility of damage from electrostatic discharge, observe the following precautions: v Limit your movement. Movement can cause static electricity to build up around you. v The use of a grounding system is recommended. For example, wear an electrostatic-discharge wrist strap, if one is available.
  • Page 58 IBM System x3550 M4 Type 7914: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 59 The following illustration shows the internal routing and connectors for the 3.5-inch simple-swap hard disk drives SATA signal and power cables. Chapter 2. Installing optional devices...
  • Page 60 The following illustration shows the internal routing and connectors for the 3.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drives SAS/SATA signal, power and configuration cables with the SAS/SATA adapter installed. IBM System x3550 M4 Type 7914: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 61 The following illustration shows the internal routing and connectors for the SAS/SATA signal, power and configuration cables with the SAS/SATA adapter installed. Chapter 2. Installing optional devices...
  • Page 62 The following illustration shows the internal routing and connectors for the RAID battery cables with the SAS/SATA adapter installed. IBM System x3550 M4 Type 7914: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 63 The following illustration shows the internal routing and connectors for the server models with one 2.5-inch simple-swap hard disk drives. Chapter 2. Installing optional devices...

  • Page 64: Dvd Drive Cable Connection

    2. Follow the optical drive cable routing as the illustration shows. Make sure that the cable is not pinched and does not cover any connectors or obstruct any components on the system board. IBM System x3550 M4 Type 7914: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 65: Operator Information Panel Cable Connection

    Operator information panel cable connection The following illustration shows the internal routing and connector for the operator information panel cable. The following notes describe additional information you must consider when you install or remove the operator information panel cable: v To remove the operator information panel cable, slightly press the cable toward the fan cage;...

  • Page 66: Usb And Video Cable Connection

    If the server is not working correctly, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide for diagnostic information. To remove the server cover, complete the following steps: IBM System x3550 M4 Type 7914: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 67: Removing The Air Baffle

    1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 38. 2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables, if necessary. Note: When you disconnect the power source from the server, you lose the ability to view the LEDs because the LEDs are not lit when the power source is removed.

  • Page 68: Installing Drives

    Note: If you have only one hard disk drive, you must install it in the upper-left bay. 1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 38. IBM System x3550 M4 Type 7914: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 69 2. Remove the filler panel from the empty drive bay. Keep the filler panel in a safe place. 3. 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.

  • Page 70: Installing A Simple-Swap Hard Disk Drive

    38. 2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables. 3. Remove the filler panel from the empty drive bay. IBM System x3550 M4 Type 7914: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 71 4. 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. 5. Install the hard disk drive in the drive bay: a.

  • Page 72: Installing An Optional Dvd Drive

    5. Remove the retention clip from the side of the optical drive filler panel. Save the optical drive filler panel for future use. Note: If you are installing a drive that contains a laser, observe the following safety precautions. IBM System x3550 M4 Type 7914: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 73 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 74 10. Connect the DVD drive cable (see “Installing the DVD drive cable” on page 75). The following illustration shows the cable routing for the DVD drive: IBM System x3550 M4 Type 7914: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 75: Installing A Memory Module

    (SDRAM) dual inline memory modules (DIMMs) with error correcting code (ECC). See http://www.ibm.com/systems/info/x86servers/serverproven/compat/us/ for a list of supported memory modules for the server. – The specifications of a DDR3 DIMM are on a label on the DIMM, in the following format.
  • Page 76 The maximum memory speed is determined by the combination of the microprocessor, DIMM speed, DIMM type, Operating Modes in UEFI settings, and the number of DIMMs installed in each channel. IBM System x3550 M4 Type 7914: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 77 ™ v In two-DIMM-per-channel configuration, a server with an Intel Xeon E5-2600 series microprocessor automatically operates with a maximum memory speed of up to 1600 MHz when the following condition is met: – Two 1.35 V single-rank, dual-ranl, or quad-rank UDIMMs, RDIMMs or LRDIMMs are installed in the same channel.

  • Page 78: Dimm Installation Sequence

    DIMMs to the backup pair of DIMMs. You can enable memory mirrored channel in the Setup utility (see “Starting the Setup utility” on page 109). When you use the memory mirrored channel feature, consider the following information: IBM System x3550 M4 Type 7914: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 79: Memory Rank Sparing

    v When you use memory mirrored channel, you must install a pair of DIMMs at a time. The two DIMMs in each pair must be identical in size, type, and rank (single, dual, or quad), and organization, but not in speed. The channels run at the speed of the slowest DIMM in any of the channels.

  • Page 80: Installing A Dimm

    5. Open the retaining clip on each end of the DIMM connector. Attention: To avoid breaking the retaining clips or damaging the DIMM connectors, open and close the clips gently. IBM System x3550 M4 Type 7914: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 81: Replacing A Pci Riser-Card Assembly

    6. Touch the static-protective package that contains the DIMM to any unpainted metal surface on the outside of the server. Then, remove the DIMM from the package. 7. Turn the DIMM so that the alignment slot align correctly with the alignment tab. 8.
  • Page 82 11. Align the PCI riser-card assembly with the PCI riser connector on the system board; then, press down firmly until the riser-card assembly is seated correctly in the connector on the system board. IBM System x3550 M4 Type 7914: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 83: Installing An Adapter

    38 for the location of the internal SAS/SATA RAID connector and SAS/SATA RAID riser-card slots. You can replace the IBM ServeRAID SAS/SATA adapter with an optional IBM ServeRAID SAS/SATA adapter in the slot. For configuration information, see the ServeRAID documentation at http://www.ibm.com/ supportportal/.
  • Page 84 75 Hz for an LCD monitor. This is the highest resolution that is supported for any add-on video adapter that you install in the server. 3. Any high-definition video-out connector or stereo connector on any add-on video adapter is not supported IBM System x3550 M4 Type 7914: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 85 To install an adapter, complete the following steps: 1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and the “Installation guidelines” on page 38. 2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables. 3.

  • Page 86: Removing A Serveraid Sas/Sata Controller

    Note: If you have installed the optional ServeRAID adapter memory card, remove it and keep it in future use. 7. Pull the SAS/SATA adapter horizontally out of the connector on the system board. IBM System x3550 M4 Type 7914: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 87: Installing A Serveraid Sas/Sata Controller

    You can not install ServeRAID H1110 when microprocessor Intel Xeon E5-2637 (FRU part number 49Y8124) is installed. You can not install ServeRAID M1115 or IBM 6Gb performance optimized HBA when Quadro 2000 is installed. You can replace the ServeRAID controller with another supported ServeRAID controller.
  • Page 88 IBM System x3550 M4 Type 7914: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 89 b. Insert the SAS/SATA adapter into the PCI riser cards. (see “Installing an adapter” on page 67). 8. Route the backplane signal cables (see “Internal cable routing and connectors” on page 41). 9. Connect the signal cables to the SAS/SATA adapter: Chapter 2.
  • Page 90 4 through 7 (port 1). Connect the other signal cable that is attached to the drive backplane for drive bays 0 through 3 and connect it to the other connector (port 0) on the adapter. IBM System x3550 M4 Type 7914: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 91: Installing An Optional Serveraid Adapter Memory Module

    Note: When you restart the server, you are prompted to import the existing RAID configuration to the new ServeRAID adapter. If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 101. Installing an optional ServeRAID adapter memory module To install an optional ServeRAID adapter memory module, complete the following steps:...
  • Page 92 Follow the optical drive cable routing as the illustration shows. Make sure that the cable is not pinched and does not cover any connectors or obstruct any components on the system board. IBM System x3550 M4 Type 7914: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 93: Installing A Sas/Sata 4 Pac Hdd Option

    “Completing the installation” on page 101. Installing a SAS/SATA 4 Pac HDD option You can install an IBM System x3550 M4 hot-swap SAS/SATA 4 Pac HDD option to add four additional 2.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drives in the server. See http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/ for a list of supported...
  • Page 94 SAS/SATA power connector and SAS/SATA configuration connector, as shown in the following illustration. IBM System x3550 M4 Type 7914: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 95: Installing A Second Microprocessor And Heat Sink

    8. Pull existing filler panels out of the server. Keep them in a safe place. 9. Install the hard disk drives. 10. Install the filler panels that come with the SAS/SATA 4 Pac HDD option into empty drive bays. If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation”...
  • Page 96 Note: Removing the heat sink from the microprocessor destroys the even distribution of the thermal grease and requires replacing the thermal grease. v To order an additional optional microprocessor, contact your IBM marketing representative or authorized reseller. To install an additional microprocessor and heat sink, complete the following steps: 1.
  • Page 97 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. 3. Remove the cover (see “Removing the cover” on page 50). 4. Remove the air baffle (see “Removing the air baffle” on page 51). 5.
  • Page 98 The microprocessor is keyed to ensure that the microprocessor is installed correctly. The microprocessor rests flush on the socket only if properly installed. Attention: v Do not press the microprocessor into the socket. IBM System x3550 M4 Type 7914: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 99 v Make sure that the microprocessor is oriented and aligned correctly in the socket before you try to close the microprocessor retainer. v Do not touch the thermal material on the bottom of the heat sink or on top of the microprocessor. Touching the thermal material will contaminate it.

  • Page 100: Thermal Grease

    The thermal grease must be replaced whenever the heat sink has been removed from the top of the microprocessor and is going to be reused or when debris is found in the grease. IBM System x3550 M4 Type 7914: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 101 When you are installing the heat sink on the same microprocessor that it was removed from, make sure that the following requirements are met: v The thermal grease on the heat sink and microprocessor is not contaminated. v Additional thermal grease is not added to the existing thermal grease on the heat sink and microprocessor.

  • Page 102: Installing A Hot-Swap Ac Power Supply

    Before you install an additional power supply or replace a power supply with one of a different wattage, you may use the IBM Power Configurator utility to determine current system power consumption. For more information and to download the utility, go to http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/bladecenter/resources/ powerconfig.html.
  • Page 103 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 104: Installing A Hot-Swap Dc Power Supply

    11. (IBM Business Partners only) Restart the server. Confirm that it starts correctly and recognizes the newly installed devices, and make sure that no error LEDs are lit.
  • Page 105 v The server comes with one hot-swap 12-volt output power supply that connects to power supply bay 1. The input voltage is -48 V dc or -60 V dc auto-sensing. v Before you install a dc power supply in the server, you must remove all ac power supplies.
  • Page 106 2. Remove the signal cables from the 5. Connect power cords to their sources. connectors. 6. Turn ON all the power sources. 3. Remove all cables from the devices. Statement 33: IBM System x3550 M4 Type 7914: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 107 CAUTION: This product does not provide a power-control button. Turning off blades or removing power modules and I/O modules does not turn off electrical current to the product. The product also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the product, make sure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source.
  • Page 108 -48 volt dc power supply, and make the connections to and disconnections from the -48 volt dc power source. IBM service technicians are not certified or authorized to install or remove the -48 volt power cable.

  • Page 109: Installing A Hot-Swap Fan Assembly

    14. (IBM Business Partners only) Restart the server. Confirm that it starts correctly and recognizes the newly installed devices, and make sure that no error LEDs are lit.
  • Page 110 Then, remove the new fan from the package. 5. Orient the fan over the fan slot in the fan assembly bracket so that the fan connector aligns with the connector on the system board. IBM System x3550 M4 Type 7914: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 111: Installing The Optional Dual-Port Network Adapter

    You can purchase one of the following dual-port network adapters to add two additional network ports in the server. To order a dual-port network adapter option, contact your IBM marketing representative or authorized reseller. Table 12. Supported dual-port network adapters on the network connector...
  • Page 112 – NIC – iSCSI (enabled after FoD installed) – FCoE (enabled after FoD installed) v To download the latest version of drivers for iSCSI and FCoE from the IBM website, complete the following steps: 1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral/. 2. From the Product support, select System x.
  • Page 113 To install the network adapter, complete the following steps: 1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 38. 2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords. 3. Remove the cover (see “Removing the cover” on page 50). 4.
  • Page 114 10. Fasten the two captive screws on the network adapter. 11. Reinstall the PCI riser-card assembly in PCI riser connector 2 if you have removed it previously (see “Replacing a PCI riser-card assembly” on page 65). IBM System x3550 M4 Type 7914: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 115: Installing A Usb Embedded Hypervisor Flash Device

    If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 101. Installing a USB embedded hypervisor flash device To install a hypervisor flash device, complete the following steps: 1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 38.
  • Page 116 Align the battery cable connector with the slot on the battery holder. Place the battery into the battery holder and make sure that the battery holder engages the battery securely. IBM System x3550 M4 Type 7914: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 117: Completing The Installation

    7. Start the server. Confirm that it starts correctly and recognizes the newly installed devices, and make sure that no error LEDs are lit. 8. (IBM Business Partners only) Complete the additional steps in “Instructions for IBM Business Partners” on page 31.

  • Page 118: Replacing The Air Baffle

    4. Make sure that the cover correctly engages all the inset tabs on the server. 5. Press down the blue latch on the top (in the center of the front of the server) of the cover. IBM System x3550 M4 Type 7914: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 119: Connecting The Cables

    6. Slide the server all the way into the rack until it latches. Connecting the cables The following illustrations show the locations of the input and output connectors on the front of the server. Figure 3. Front of server The following illustration shows the locations of the input and output connectors on the rear of the server.

  • Page 120: Updating The Server Configuration

    RAID adapter for information about reconfiguring the disk arrays. For information about configuring the integrated Gigabit Ethernet controller, see “Configuring the Ethernet controller” on page 119. IBM System x3550 M4 Type 7914: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 121: Chapter 3. Configuring The Server

    However, you will still be able to access the web interface without the Integrated Management Module Advanced Upgrade. You can order the optional IBM Integrated Management Module Advanced Upgrade, if one did not come with your server.

  • Page 122: Using The Serverguide Setup And Installation Cd

    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 120.

  • Page 123: Serverguide Features

    Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM website. The actual procedure might vary slightly from what is described in this document. To 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”...

  • Page 124: Setup And Configuration Overview

    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 125: Using The Setup Utility

    6. From the Operating system menu, select your operating system, and then click Search to display the available installation documents. Using the Setup utility Use the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI), formerly BIOS, Setup Utility program to perform the following tasks: v View configuration information v View and change assignments for devices and I/O ports v Set the date and time...
  • Page 126 Select this choice to view or change the settings for the integrated management module. - Power Restore Policy Select this choice to set the mode of operation after the power lost. - Commands on USB Interface IBM System x3550 M4 Type 7914: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 127 Select this choice to enable or disable the Ethernet over USB interface on IMM. The default is Enable. - Network Configuration Select this choice to view the system management network interface port, the IMM MAC address, the current IMM IP address, and host name; define the static IMM IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address, specify whether to use the static IP address or have DHCP assign the IMM2 IP address, save the network changes, and reset the IMM.
  • Page 128 Run the diagnostic programs to get more information about error codes that occur. See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD for instructions for running the diagnostic programs. Important: If the system-error LED on the front of the server is lit but there are no other error indications, clear the IMM2 system-event log.

  • Page 129: Passwords

    Start the Setup utility and reset the power-on password. v Remove the battery from the server and then reinstall it. See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD for instructions for removing the battery.

  • Page 130: Administrator Password

    ASCII characters for the password. Attention: If you set an administrator password and then forget it, there is no way to change, override, or remove it. You must replace the system board. IBM System x3550 M4 Type 7914: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 131: Using The Boot Manager

    Using the Boot Manager The Boot Manager program is a built-in, menu-driven configuration utility program that you can use to temporarily redefine the first startup device without changing settings in the Setup utility. To use the Boot Manager program, complete the following steps: 1.
  • Page 132 You can remotely view and change the UEFI settings, restart the server, identify the server, and perform other management functions. Any standard Telnet client application can access the SOL connection. IBM System x3550 M4 Type 7914: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 133: Obtaining The Ip Address For The Imm2

    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 II (IMM2). When the optional IBM Integrated Management Module Advanced Upgrade is installed in the server, it activates the remote presence functions.

  • Page 134: Using The Embedded Hypervisor

    For more information on Features on Demand (FoD), including instructions for automating the activation and installation of the activation key by using IBM ToolsCenter or IBM Systems Director, see the IBM Features on Demand User’s Guide at http://www.ibm.com/systems/x/fod/ under the Help section.

  • Page 135: Configuring The Ethernet Controller

    Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) and iSCSI storage protocols that is integrated in the integrated management module. For more information and instructions for activating the Features on Demand Ethernet software key, see the IBM Features on Demand User’s Guide. To download the document, go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/x/fod/, log in, and click Help.

  • Page 136: Configuring Raid Arrays

    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 website. The actual procedure might vary slightly from what is described in this document.

  • Page 137: 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.
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  • 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. Use this information to obtain additional information about IBM and IBM products, determine what to do if you experience a problem with your IBM system or optional device, and determine whom to call for service, if it is necessary.

  • Page 140: Using The Documentation

    Creating a personalized support web page At http://www.ibm.com/support/mynotifications/, you can create a personalized support web page by identifying IBM products that are of interest to you. From this personalized page, you can subscribe to weekly email notifications about new technical documents, search for information and downloads, and access various administrative services.

  • Page 141: Hardware Service And Support

    In the U.S. and Canada, call 1-800-IBM-SERV (1-800-426-7378). Hardware service and support You can receive hardware service through your IBM reseller or IBM Services. To locate a reseller authorized by IBM to provide warranty service, go to http://www.ibm.com/partnerworld/ and click Find Business Partners on the right side of the page.
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  • Page 143: 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 144: Important Notes

    “total bytes written” (TBW). A device that has exceeded this limit might fail to respond to system-generated commands or might be incapable of being written to. IBM is not responsible for replacement of a device that has exceeded its maximum guaranteed number of program/erase cycles, as documented in the Official Published Specifications for the device.

  • Page 145: Particulate Contamination

    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 146: Telecommunication Regulatory Statement

    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 147: 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 148: Vcci Class A 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) IBM System x3550 M4 Type 7914: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 149: Korea Communications Commission (Kcc) Statement

    Korea Communications Commission (KCC) statement This is electromagnetic wave compatibility equipment for business (Type A). Sellers and users need to pay attention to it. This is for any areas other than home. Russia Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Class A statement People's Republic of China Class A electronic emission statement Taiwan Class A compliance statement Appendix B.
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  • Page 151: Index

    DIMM installation sequence 62 components memory mirrored channel 63 server 32 rank sparing 64 configuration programs documentation LSI Configuration Utility 106 Documentation Browser 3 configuration, server Documentation CD 3 updating 104 updates 1 documentation format 129 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2012...
  • Page 152 101 front view installing 2.5-inch hard disk drive 13 adapter 67 3.5-inch hard disk drive 13 DIMM 59 connectors 13 drive 52 LED location 13 dual-port network adapter 95 IBM System x3550 M4 Type 7914: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 153 installing (continued) LEDs DVD drive 56 system board 37 DVD drive cable 75 legacy operating system heat sink 79, 84 requirement 108 hot-swap ac power supply 86 License Agreement for Machine Code 4 hot-swap dc power supply 88 Licenses and Attributions Documents 4 hot-swap fan 93 light path diagnostics 10 hot-swap hard disk drive 52...
  • Page 154 10 NOS installation 108 Ethernet capabilities 12 setup 108 Ethernet connection 10 using 106 hot-swap power supplies 12 ServerGuide CD 3, 9 NIC 10 ServerProven 38, 52, 54, 86, 88 IBM System x3550 M4 Type 7914: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 155 SATA IDs 55 UpdateXpress 121 simple-swap SATA hard disk drive UpdateXpress System Packs 13 installing 54 updating size 7 IBM Systems Director 120 slots server configuration 104 PCI expansion 6 Systems Director, IBM 120 SMP 9 software service and support 124...
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