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1. Light path button IMM TPM physical presence jumper System TPM physical presence jumper i CMOS clear jumper SCMOS password jumper UEFI boot backup jumper Attention Before you change any switch settings or move any jumpers turn off the server then disconnect all power cords and external cables See the safety information that begins on page viil Do not change settings or move jumpers on any system board switch or jumper blocks that are not shown in this document The default for all of the switches on switch block SW3 is Off While the server is turned off move clear password jumper PW_CLRI1 to position 2 3 to enable the power on password override When you finish the password change turn the server off then move clear password jumper PW_CLRI back to position 1 2 to disable the power on password override function You can then start the Setup utility and reset the power on password You do not have to return the switch to the previous position The power on password override switch does not affect the administrator password Administrator password If an administrator password is set you must type the administrator password for access to the full Setup utility menu You can use any combination of 6
2. Microprocessor Installation Tool A Microprocessor Installation Tool B To install an additional microprocessor and heat sink complete the following steps 1 Read the safety information that begins on page vii and Installation guidelines on page 23 2 Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables see Turning off the system board tray on page 20 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 26 3 Remove the cover see Removing the system board tray cover on page 28 4 Open the microprocessor socket release levers and retainer a Identify which release lever is labeled as the first release lever to open and open it b Open the second release lever on the microprocessor socket c Open the microprocessor retainer Attention Do not touch the connectors on the microprocessor and the microprocessor socket Microprocessor Microprocessor release lever release lever Microprocessor 5 Install the microprocessor on the microprocessor socket 44 System x iDataPlex dx360 M4 Types 7912 and 7913 User s Guide a Touch the static protective package that contains the new microprocessor to Cc any unpainted on the chassis or any unpainted metal surface on any other grounded rack co
3. The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device The device also might have more than one power cord To remove all electrical current from the device ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source AA 2 Cm m a gt Statement 8 AA 50 System x iDataPlex dx360 M4 Types 7912 and 7913 User s Guide 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 If you suspect a problem with one of these parts contact a service technician To install a hot swap AC power supply complete the following steps 1 Read the safety information that begins ii and Installation guidelines on page Touch the static protective package that contains the power supply to any unpainted metal surface on the outside of the chassis then remove the power supply from the package and place it on a static protective surface If you are installing a hot swap power supply into an empty bay remove the power supply filler from the power supply bay 2U chassis Power supply Release latch Carefully guide the power supply into the guides until the release latch clicks into place Attention Do not mix 550
4. Installation guidelines on page 23 e Read Handling static sensitive devices on page 26 To replace damaged or contaminated thermal grease on the microprocessor and heat sink complete the following steps 1 Place the heat sink on a clean work surface 2 Remove the cleaning pad from its package and unfold it completely 3 Use the cleaning pad to wipe the thermal grease from the bottom of the heat sink Note Make sure that all of the thermal grease is removed 4 Use a clean area of the cleaning pad to wipe the thermal grease from the microprocessor then dispose of the cleaning pad after all of the thermal grease is removed 0 02 mL of thermal grease Microprocessor 5 Use the thermal grease syringe to place 9 uniformly spaced dots of 0 02 mL each on the top of the microprocessor The outermost dots must be within approximately 5 mm of the edge of the microprocessor this is to ensure uniform 48 System x iDataPlex dx360 M4 Types 7912 and 7913 User s Guide distribution of the grease Note If the grease is properly applied approximately half of the grease will remain in the syringe 6 Install the heat sink onto the microprocessor as described in 8 on page 47 If you have other options to install or remove do so now Otherwise go to Completing the installation on page 52 Installing a hot swap AC power supply The following notes describe the type of AC power supply that the server supports
5. 3 Copy and unpack the ASU package which also includes other required files to the server Make sure that you unpack the ASU and the required files to the same directory In addition to the application executable asu or asu64 the following files are required e For Windows based operating systems ibm_rndis_server_os inf device cat e For Linux based operating systems cdc_interface sh 4 After you install ASU use the following command syntax to set the UUID asu set SYSTEM _PROD_DATA SysInfoUUID lt uuid_value gt access_method Where lt uuid_value gt Up to 16 byte hexadecimal value assigned by you Chapter 4 Configuration information and instructions 75 access_method The access method that you selected to use from the following methods e Online authenticated LAN access type the command host lt imm_internal_ip gt user lt imm_user_id gt password lt imm_password gt Where imm_internal_ip The IMM internal LAN USB IP address The default value is 169 254 95 118 imm_user_id The IMM account 1 of 12 accounts The default value is USERID imm_password The IMM account password 1 of 12 accounts The default value is PASSWORD with a zero 0 not an O Note If you do not specify any of these parameters ASU will use the default values When the default values are used and ASU is unable to access the IMM2 using the online authenticated LAN access method ASU will automatically use the un
6. Slide the server back into the rack if necessary Start the server Confirm that it starts correctly and recognizes the newly installed devices and make sure that no error LEDs are lit IBM Business Partners only Complete the additional steps in Instructions for IBM Business Partners on page 23 Reinstalling the system board tray cover Attention You cannot insert the system board tray into a chassis until the cover or a GPGPU enclosure is installed and closed Do not attempt to override this protection 52 System x iDataPlex dx360 M4 Types 7912 and 7913 User s Guide System board tray cover System board tray To reinstall the system board tray cover complete the following steps 1 Lower the cover so that the pins at the rear of the cover slide down into the slots at the rear of the system board tray Before you close the cover make sure that all components are installed and seated correctly all internal cables are correctly routed and you have not left loose tools or parts inside the system board tray 2 Pivot the cover to the closed position until it clicks into place 3 Install the system board tray in the chassis see Reinstalling a system board tray in a 2U chassis o n page 54 Reinstalling a GPGPU enclosure ___ ____ Release latch System board tray Chapter 3 Installing optional devices 53 To reinstall a GPGPU enclosure complete the following steps 1 Lower enc
7. 16 Quad rank LRDIMMs 32 GB 512 GB e The UDIMM option that is available for the server are 2 GB and 4 GB The server supports a minimum of 2 GB and a maximum of 64 GB of system memory using UDIMMs e The RDIMM options that are available for the server are 2 GB 4 GB and 8 GB The server supports a minimum of 2 GB and a maximum of 128 GB of system memory using RDIMMs 38 System x iDataPlex dx360 M4 Types 7912 and 7913 User s Guide e The LRDIMM option that is available for the server is 32 GB The server supports a minimum of 32 GB and a maximum of 512 GB of system memory using LRDIMMs Note The amount of usable memory is reduced depending on the system configuration A certain amount of memory must be reserved for system resources To view the total amount of installed memory and the amount of configured memory run the Setup utility For additional information see Chapter 4 Configuration information and instructions on page 57 e A minimum of one DIMM must be installed for each microprocessor For example you must install a minimum of two DIMMs if the server has two microprocessors installed However to improve system performance install a minimum of four DIMMs for each microprocessor e DIMMs in the server must be the same type RDIMM or UDIMM to ensure that the server will operate correctly e When you install one quad rank DIMM in a channel install it in the DIMM connector furthest away from the microp
8. Class A electronic emission notice 86 completing options installation 52 components chassis 16 system board 14 system board tray 13 configuration programs LSI Configuration Utility 58 configuration server updating 56 configuring with ServerGuide 60 configuring hardware 58 connecting cable 56 connector USB 19 video front 18 connectors 19 Ethernet 19 Ethernet systems management 19 Copyright IBM Corp 2012 connectors continued memory 14 microprocessor 14 SATA hard disk drives 14 serial 18 system board 14 contamination particulate and gaseous 6 85 controllers Ethernet 71 controls LEDs and power 18 cooling 10 creating RAID array 73 D danger statements 5 device drivers updates 12 devices static sensitive handling 26 diagnostics program DSA Preboot 8 DIMM installing 37 order of installation for non mirroring mode 39 DIMM installation sequence memory mirrored channel 40 non mirroring mode 39 documentation Documentation Browser 3 Documentation CD 3 updates 2 documentation format 85 documentation updated finding 5 drive 9 connectors 14 installing 29 dual port network adapter installing 35 Dynamic System Analysis DSA Preboot diagnostics program 8 E electrical input 7 electronic emission Class A notice 86 embedded hypervisor using 70 Enterprise X Architecture technology 9 Ethernet 10 systems management connector 19 Ethernet activity LED 19 Ethernet connection LED 19
9. Dual port network adapter network adapter Dy Optional filler 2 5 inch simple swap drive cage 1 8 amp 2 5 inch filler panel 1 8 inch 2 5 inch a simple swap simple swap P drive cage hard disk drive 1 8 inch j simple swap hard disk drive Copyright IBM Corp 2012 13 System board connectors The following illustration shows the locations of interna connectors on the system board that are used for installing optional devices See Operator panel controls connectors LEDs and power on page 18 for information about the external connectors See the Problem Determination and Service Guide for information about the other system board connectors 12V power connector Microprocessor 2 DIMM 12 5 12V power connector Microprocessor 1 MERAH PHA o DIMM 16 A a DIMM 1 OA Pa R o DIMM 16 13
10. The system board tray serial number is on a label at the front of the system board tray The system board tray integrated management module IMM media access control MAC address is on a tab at the right side of the system board tray The chassis machine type and serial number are on a label on the front of the chassis at the right side Label locations are shown in the illustration following the table This illustration might differ slightly from your hardware Record information about the server in the following table Product name IBM System x iDataPlex dx360 M4 Machine type Type 7912 system board tray Serial number system board tray IMM MAC address system board tray Machine type chassis Type 7913 Serial number chassis The model number and serial number are on the ID label on the front of the server as shown in the following illustration 2 System x iDataPlex dx360 M4 Types 7912 and 7913 User s Guide Note The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware Chassis serial number address 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 See the Rack Installation Instructions document on the IBM System x Documentation CD for comple
11. and completing the installation IBM Business Partners must also complete the steps in The IBM System x iDataPlex dx360 M4 Type 7912 system board tray is a 1 U high rack model server for high volume network transaction processing This high performance multi core server is ideally suited for networking environments that require superior microprocessor performance input output I O flexibility and high manageability Depending on what you ordered you received one or more of the following server solutions e Two dx360 M4 system board trays installed in a 2U chassis e One dx360 M4 system board tray and one GPGPU enclosure installed in a 2U chassis See Chapter 2 Components features and controls on page 13 for detailed information about the components in the customized server solutions Performance ease of use reliability and expansion capabilities were key considerations in the design of the server These design features make it possible for you to customize the system hardware to meet your needs today and provide flexible expansion capabilities for the future The server comes with a limited warranty For information about the terms of the warranty see the Warranty Information document that comes with the server The server contains IBM X Architecture technologies which help increase For more information see What your server offers on performance and reliabilit and Reliability availability and se
12. is reserved for various system resources and is unavailable to the operating system The amount of memory that is reserved for system resources depends on the operating system and the configuration of the system board tray 2 Ethernet 1 connector supports Wake on LAN feature Turning off the system board tray When you turn off the system board tray and leave it connected to power the system board tray can respond to requests to the service processor such as a remote request to turn on the system board tray To remove all power from the system board tray you must remove the tray from the chassis Some operating systems require an orderly shutdown before you turn off the system board tray See your operating system documentation for information about shutting down the operating system Statement 5 AA CAUTION The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device The device also might have more than one power cord To remove all electrical current from the device ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source AA 2 Cm m 1 0 I The system board tray can be turned off in any of the following ways e You can turn off the system board tray from the operating system if your operating system supports this feature After an orderly shutdown of the operating system the system board tray will turn off automatically 20 Sys
13. r Ger te der Klasse A EU Richtlinie zur Elektromagnetischen Vertr glichkeit Dieses Produkt entspricht den Schutzanforderungen der EU Richtlinie 2004 108 EG zur Angleichung der Rechtsvorschriften ber die elektromagnetische Vertr glichkeit in den EU Mitgliedsstaaten und h lt die Grenzwerte der EN 55022 Klasse A ein Um dieses sicherzustellen sind die Ger te wie in den Handb chern beschrieben zu installieren und zu betreiben Des Weiteren d rfen auch nur von der IBM empfohlene Kabel angeschlossen werden IBM bernimmt keine Verantwortung f r die Einhaltung der Schutzanforderungen wenn das Produkt ohne Zustimmung der IBM ver ndert bzw wenn Erweiterungskomponenten von Fremdherstellern ohne Empfehlung der IBM gesteckt eingebaut werden EN 55022 Klasse A Ger te m ssen mit folgendem Warnhinweis versehen werden Warnung Dieses ist eine Einrichtung der Klasse A Diese Einrichtung kann im Wohnbereich Funk St rungen verursachen in diesem Fall kann vom Betreiber verlangt werden angemessene Ma nahmen zu ergreifen und daf r aufzukommen Deutschland Einhaltung des Gesetzes ber die elektromagnetische Vertr glichkeit von Ger ten Dieses Produkt entspricht dem Gesetz ber die elektromagnetische Vertr glichkeit von Ger ten EMVG Dies ist die Umsetzung der EU Richtlinie 2004 108 EG in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland Appendix B Notices 87 Zulassungsbescheinigung laut dem Deutschen Gesetz ber die elektromagnetische
14. set change and delete the power on password A user who types the power on password has access to only the limited Setup utility menu the user can set change and delete the power on password if the system administrator has given the user that authority Power on password If a power on password is set when you turn on the server you must type the power on password to complete the system startup You can use any combination of 6 20 printable ASCII characters for the password When a power on password is set you can enable the Unattended Start mode in which the keyboard and mouse remain locked but the operating system can start You can unlock the keyboard and mouse by typing the power on password If you forget the power on password you can regain access to the server in any of the following ways e If an administrator password is set type the administrator password at the password prompt Start the Setup utility and reset the power on password e Remove the battery from the server and then reinstall it See Removing the system battery sections of PDSG for instructions on removing the battery e Change the jumper setting of clear password jumper PW_CLRI1 to reset the power on password Chapter 4 Configuration information and instructions 65 g
15. 3116 ft 2 GPGPU node temperature 5 C to 35 C 41 F to 95 F altitude 0 to 950 m 0 to 3116 ft 3 Intel Xeon Phi 7120P temperature 5 C to 27 C 41 F to 80 6 F altitude 0 to 304 8 m 0 to 1000 ft Server off 5 C to 45 C 41 F to 113 F maximum altitude 0 to 3050 m 10004 ft Storage non operating 1 C to 60 C 33 8 F to 140 F altitude 0 to 3050 m 0 to 10004 ft Shipment non operating 40 C to 60 C 40 F to 140 F altitude 0 to 10700 m 0 to 35105 ft Environment continued e Humidity Server on non condensing 12 C dew point 10 4 F 8 to 85 maximum dew point 24 C 75 F maximum rate of change 5 C hr 41 F hr for tape drive and microprocessor models from 115 W to 130 W and 135 W 20 C hr 68 F hr for HDDs Server off 8 to 85 maximum dew point 27 C 80 6 F maximum rate of change 5 C hr for microprocessor models from 60 W to 95 W Storage non operating 5 to 80 maximum dew point 29 C 84 2 F Shipment non operating 5 to 100 maximum dew point 29 C 84 2 F e Particulate contamination Attention Design to ASHRAE Class A3 temperature 36 C to 40 C 96 8 F to 104 F with relaxed support Support cloud such as workload with no performance degradation acceptable turbo off Under no circumstance can any combination of worst case workload and configuration result in system shutdo
16. Guide imm_user_id The IMM account 1 of 12 accounts The default value is USERID imm_password The IMM account password 1 of 12 accounts The default value is PASSWORD with a zero O not an O The following commands are examples of using the userid and password default values and not using the default values Example that does not use the userid and password default values asu set SYSTEM_PROD_DATA SysInfoUUID lt uuid_value gt host lt imm_ip gt user lt user_id gt password lt password gt Example that does use the userid and password default values asu set SYSTEM PROD_DATA SysInfoUUID lt uuid_value gt host lt imm_ip gt e Bootable media You can also build a bootable media using the applications available through the Tools Center website at http publib boulder ibm com infocenter toolsctr v1rO index jspt From the left pane click IBM System x and BladeCenter Tools Center then click Tool reference for the available tools 5 Restart the server Updating the DMI SMBIOS data The Desktop Management Interface DMI must be updated when the system board is replaced Use the Advanced Settings Utility to update the DMI in the UEFI based server The ASU is an online tool that supports several operating systems Make sure that you download the version for your operating system You can download the ASU from the IBM website To download the ASU and update the DMI go to http www ibm com supportportal 1 AS
17. LEDs on the front of the server The operator panel on the system board tray is the same for all server configurations Dual port network adapter Ethernet link Ethernet connection Power on LED Locator LED PCI slot 2 Optional activity status LED Speed LED PCI slot 1 power button ee Hard disk dri E ard disk drive A re onl era ofen activity LED g gt gran ne az I System error LED Serial Video Systems management Ethernet USB Ethernet e 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 Power is not present or the power supply or the LED itself has failed Flashing rapidly 4 times per second The server is turned off and is not ready to be turned on The power control button is disabled This will last approximately 20 to 40 seconds Flashing slowly once per second The server is turned off and is ready to be turned on You can press the power control button to turn on the server Lit The server is turned on Fading on and off The server is in a reduced power state To wake the server press the power control button or use the IMM2 web interface See oc on to thie Web int
18. be guaranteed All devices must be tolerant of the highest DDR3 nominal voltage of 1 5 V meaning that they may not operate at 1 5 V but may be powered at that voltage without damage to the devices wwwww is the DIMM bandwidth in MBps 6400 6 40 GBps DDR3 800 SDRAMs 8 byte primary data bus 8500 8 53 GBps DDR3 1066 SDRAMs 8 byte primary data bus 10600 10 66 GBps DDR3 1333 SDRAMs 8 byte primary data bus 12800 12 80 GBps DDR3 1600 SDRAMs 8 byte primary data bus 14900 14 90 GBps DDR3 1866 SDRAMs 8 byte primary data bus mis the DIMM type E Unbuffered DIMM UDIMM with ECC x72 bit module data bus L Load Reduction DIMM LRDIMM R Registered DIMM RDIMM Chapter 3 Installing optional devices 37 U Unbuffered DIMM with no ECC x64 bit primary data bus aa is the CAS latency in clocks at maximum operating frequency bb is the JEDEC SPD Revision Encoding and Additions level cc is the reference design file for the design of the DIMM dis the revision number of the reference design of the DIMM Note To determine the type of a DIMM see the label on the DIMM The information on the label is in the format xxxxx nRxxx PC3V XXXXXX XX XX xxx The numeral in the sixth numerical position indicates whether the DIMM is single rank n 1 dual rank n 2 or quad rank n 4 e The following rules apply to DDR3 DIMM speed as it relates to the number of DIMMs in a channel When you install 1 DIMM per channel the memory
19. come with the drive to determine whether you have to set any switches or jumpers on the drive If you are installing a SAS or SATA hard disk drive be sure to set the SAS or SATA ID for that device Chapter 3 Installing optional devices 29 e The simple swap server models support up to two 3 5 inch SATA four 2 5 inch SATA SAS or solid state drives or eight 1 8 inch solid state drives e The simple swap server models are available only in non RAID configurations e Do not install hot swap drives into a simple swap server model it is not supported e The electromagnetic interference EMI integrity and cooling of the server are protected by having all bays and PCI and PCI Express slots covered or occupied When you install a drive PCI or PCI Express adapter save the EMC shield and filler panel from the bay or PCI adapter or PCI Express adapter slot cover in the event that you later remove the device Installing a simple swap hard disk drive e Make sure that the devices that you are installing are supported For a list of supported optional devices for the server see http www ibm com systems info x86servers serverproven compat us e Locate the documentation that comes with the hard disk drive and follow those instructions in addition to the instructions in this chapter e Make sure that you have all the cables and other equipment that are specified in the documentation that comes with the drive e Select the bay in which you want
20. disk drives do so now Installing an adapter The following notes describe the types of adapters that the server supports and other information that you must consider when you install an adapter e To ensure that an adapter works correctly in your UEFI based server make sure that the adapter firmware is at the latest level Important Some cluster solutions require specific code levels or coordinated code updates If the device is part of a cluster solution verify that the latest level of code is supported for the cluster solution before you update the code e Locate the documentation that comes with the adapter and follow those instructions in addition to the instructions in this section If you have to change switch settings or jumper settings on the adapter follow the instructions that come with the adapter e Read the documentation that comes with your operating system e Make sure that the adapter is inserted carefully Improper installation of an adapter might damage the PCle riser card assembly or the adapter e In configurations that have a three slot the server scans the PCle adapters to assign system resources following the boot sequence that is set in the Setup utility Note All General Purpose Graphics Processing Unit GPGPU adapters installed in the server must be the same They must be identical in brand and type When you install additional GPGPUs make sure you purchase GPGPUs with the same product part number a
21. drive or a filler panel and electromagnetic compatibility EMC shield installed in it e If the server has redundant power each of the power supply bays has a power supply installed in it e There is adequate space around the server to allow the server cooling system to work properly Leave approximately 50 mm 2 0 in of open space around the front and rear of the server Do not place objects in front of the fans For proper cooling and airflow replace the server cover before you turn on the server Operating the server for extended periods of time more than 30 minutes with the server cover removed might damage server components e You have followed the cabling instructions that come with optional adapters e You have replaced a failed fan within 48 hours e You have replaced a hot swap drive within 2 minutes of removal e You do not operate the server without the air baffle installed Operating the server without the air baffle might cause the microprocessor to overheat e Microprocessor socket 2 always contains either a socket cover or a microprocessor and heat sink e You have installed the fourth and sixth fans when you installed the second microprocessor option Working inside the server with the power on Attention Static electricity that is released to internal server components when the server is powered on might cause the server to halt which might result in the loss of data To avoid this potential problem always use an
22. electrostatic discharge wrist strap or other grounding system when you work inside the server with the power on The server supports hot plug hot add and hot swap devices and is designed to operate safely while it is turned on and the server cover is removed Follow these guidelines when you work inside a server that is turned on e Avoid wearing loose fitting clothing on your forearms Button long sleeved shirts before working inside the server do not wear cuff links while you are working inside the server Do not allow your necktie or scarf to hang inside the server e Remove jewelry such as bracelets necklaces rings and loose fitting wrist watches e Remove items from your shirt pocket such as pens and pencils that could fall into the server as you lean over it e Avoid dropping any metallic objects such as paper clips hairpins and screws into the server Chapter 3 Installing optional devices 25 Handling static sensitive devices Attention Static electricity can damage the server and other electronic devices To avoid damage keep static sensitive devices in their static protective packages until you are ready to install them To reduce the possibility of damage from electrostatic discharge observe the following precautions Limit your movement Movement can cause static electricity to build up around you The use of a grounding system is recommended For example wear an electrostatic discharge wrist str
23. grease will contaminate it See Thermal grease on page 48 for more information If the thermal material on the microprocessor or heat sink becomes contaminated contact your service technician Thermal Heat grease sink Heat sink Microprocessor a Remove the plastic protective cover from the bottom of the heat sink Chapter 3 Installing optional devices 47 b Position the heat sink over the microprocessor The heat sink is keyed to assist with proper alignment c Align and place the heat sink on top of the microprocessor in the retention bracket thermal material side down Press firmly on the heat sink Rotate the heat sink release lever to the closed position and hook it underneath the lock tab If you have other devices to install or remove do so now Otherwise go to Completing the installation on page 52 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 When you are installing the heat sink on the same microprocessor that it was removed from make sure that the following requirements are met The thermal grease on the heat sink and microprocessor is not contaminated e Additional thermal grease is not added to the existing thermal grease on the heat sink and microprocessor Notes e Read the safety information on page vii e Read the
24. install any listed critical updates that have release dates that are later than the release date of the UpdateXpress System Pack or UpdateXpress image The firmware for the server is periodically updated and is available for download from the IBM website To check for the latest level of firmware such as UEFI firmware vital product data VPD code device drivers and integrated management module firmware go to http www ibm com support fixcentral Attention Before you update the firmware be sure to back up any data that is stored in the Trusted Platform Module TPM in case any of the TPM characteristics are changed by the new firmware For instructions see your encryption software documentation Download the latest firmware for the server then install the firmware using the instructions that are included with the downloaded files When you replace a device in the server you might have to either update the firmware that is stored in memory on the device or restore the pre existing firmware from a diskette or CD image e UEFI firmware is stored in ROM on the system board e IMM2 firmware is stored in ROM on the IMM2 on the system board e Ethernet firmware is stored in ROM on the Ethernet controller e ServeRAID firmware is stored in ROM on the ServeRAID adapter e SATA firmware is stored in ROM on the integrated SATA controller e SAS SATA firmware is stored in ROM on the SAS SATA controller on the system board C
25. installed the air baffle must be installed to provide proper system cooling Do not remove the first microprocessor from the system board when you install the second microprocessor 42 System x iDataPlex dx360 M4 Types 7912 and 7913 User s Guide e When you install the second microprocessor you must also install additional memory See Installing a memory module on page 37 for details about the installation sequence e Do not mix dual core quad core and six core microprocessors in the same server e To ensure proper server operation when you install an additional microprocessor use microprocessors that have the same QuickPath Interconnect QPI link speed integrated memory controller frequency core frequency power segment internal cache size and type e Mixing microprocessors of different stepping levels within the same server model is supported e When mixing microprocessors with different stepping levels within the same server model you do not have to install the microprocessor with lowest stepping level and features in microprocessor socket 1 Both microprocessor voltage regulator modules are integrated on the system board e Read the documentation that comes with the microprocessor to determine whether you have to update the server firmware To download the latest level of server firmware and other code updates for your server go to http www ibm com supportportal e The microprocessor speeds are au
26. list follow the instructions on the web page to download the latest version 2 Install the IBM Systems Director program If your management server is connected to the Internet to locate and install updates and interim fixes complete the following steps 1 Make sure that you have run the Discovery and Inventory collection tasks 2 On the Welcome page of the IBM Systems Director web interface click View updates 3 Click Check for updates The available updates are displayed in a table 4 Select the updates that you want to install and click Install to start the installation wizard If your management server is not connected to the Internet to locate and install updates and interim fixes complete the following steps 1 Make sure that you have run the Discovery and Inventory collection tasks 2 Ona system that is connected to the Internet go to http www ibm com support fixcentral 3 From the Product family list select IBM Systems Director 74 System x iDataPlex dx360 M4 Types 7912 and 7913 User s Guide From the Product list select IBM Systems Director From the Installed version list select the latest version and click Continue Download the available updates Copy the downloaded files to the management server On the management server on the Welcome page of the IBM Systems Director web interface click the Manage tab and click Update Manager 9 Click Import updates and specify the location of th
27. of China Class A electronic emission statement Taiwan Class A compliance statement iv System x iDataPlex dx360 M4 Types 7912 and 7913 User s Guide Index rn 91 Contents V Vi System x iDataPlex dx360 M4 Types 7912 and 7913 User s Guide Safety Before installing this product read the Safety Information A Ciba Mell bel i Gay gill Ibe Cus di Antes de instalar este produto leia as Informac es de Seguranga ERRA mei ATAA Safety Information ZERA TAA RZA 4M PAR aH Prije instalacije ovog produkta obavezno pro itajte Sigurnosne Upute P ed instalac tohoto produktu si p e t te p ru ku bezpe nostn ch instrukc L s sikkerhedsforskrifterne f r du installerer dette produkt Lees voordat u dit product installeert eerst de veiligheidsvoorschriften Ennen kuin asennat t m n tuotteen lue turvaohjeet kohdasta Safety Information Avant d installer ce produit lisez les consignes de s curit Vor der Installation dieses Produkts die Sicherheitshinweise lesen Mp v eyKataotrjoete To mpoidv aut LABAOTE TIG TANPO opies aop sia safety information MN NANA NX IRIP AT I8M Wpnnw 97 A term k telep t se el tt olvassa el a Biztons gi el r sokat Prima di installare questo prodotto leggere le Informazioni sulla Sicurezza NOREN LREBRMESRA lt ESL MSS I Ad Ca ABS ACHAS Ilpea na ce uncTas npa OBO MpOAyKT npowutajre uubopMmannjara 3a Ge30eqHOCT Les sikker
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29. on PU gee OY DIMM 4 1 p Oe a System power H D D connector a EE oe PSU signal J lt SATA 1 connector hl i Front panel a f Battery signal connector TL mi g a Ju z E Internal USB Ze kalt 2 pa Li AN luul luv Network adapter connector 14 System x iDataPlex dx360 M4 Types 7912 and 7913 User s Guide System board jumpers The following illustration shows the locations of the jumpers on the system board that relate to selected system functions See the Problem Determination and Service Guide for more information about using jumpers on the system board System TPM physical presence jumper ERE UEFI boot backup jumper HER o E B IMM TPM physical Il presence jumper CMOS clear jumper amp i f I CMOS password jumper U E Chapter 2 Components featu res and controls 15 Flexible chassis features Note The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware The following illustration
30. power capping to control consumption processors and performance states Operating Modes Select this choice to view or change the operating profile performance and power utilization Legacy Support Select this choice to view or set legacy support Force Legacy Video on Boot Select this choice to force INT video support if the operating system does not support UEFI video output standards Rehook INT 19h Select this choice to enable or disable devices from taking control of the boot process The default is Disable Legacy Thunk Support Select this choice to enable or disable UEFI to interact with PCI mass storage devices that are non UEFI compliant Integrated Management Module II 62 System x iDataPlex dx360 M4 Types 7912 and 7913 User s Guide Select this choice to view or change the settings for the integrated management module POST Watchdog Timer Select this choice to view or enable the POST watchdog timer POST Watchdog Timer Value 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 Disabled is the default Commands on USB Interface Preference Select this choice to enable or disable the Ethernet over USB interface on IMM2 Network Configuration Select this choice to view the system management network interface port the IMM2 MAC address the current IMM2 IP ad
31. required levels of IBM Systems Director and Active Energy Manager see the IBM Systems Director documentation on the IBM Systems Director CD or see http www ibm com servers systems management director resources e Redundant connection The addition of the optional Ethernet daughter card provides failover capability to a redundant Ethernet connection with the applicable application installed If a problem occurs with the primary Ethernet connection and the optional Ethernet daughter card is installed on the server all Ethernet traffic that is associated with the primary connection is automatically switched to the optional redundant Ethernet daughter card connection If the applicable device drivers are installed this switching occurs without data loss and without user intervention e Redundant cooling and optional power capabilities The server supports a maximum of two 550 watt 750 watt or 900 watt hot swap power supplies which provide redundancy and hot swap capability for a typical configuration The server comes with one 550 watt 750 watt or 900 watt hot swap power supply You can order the second optional power supply for power redundancy Note You cannot mix different voltages power supplies in the server e ServeRAID support The ServeRAID adapter provides hardware redundant array of independent disks RAID support to create configurations The standard RAID adapter provides RAID levels 0 1 and 10 An optional RAID adapte
32. runs at 1333 MHz When you install 2 DIMMs per channel the memory runs at 1066 MHz All channels in a server run at the fastest common frequency Do not install registered unbuffered and load reduction DIMMs in the same server e The maximum memory speed is determined by the combination of the microprocessor DIMM speed and the number of DIMMs installed in each channel e 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 1333 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 In the Setup utility Memory speed is set to Max performance and LV DIMM power is set to Enhance performance mode The 1 35 V UDIMMs RDIMMs or LRDIMMs will function at 1 5 V e The server supports a maximum of 16 single rank dual rank UDIMMs RDIMMs The server supports up to two UDIMMs RDIMMs per channel The following table shows an example of the maximum amount of memory that you can install using ranked DIMMs Table 2 Maximum memory installation using ranked DIMMs Number of DIMMs DIMM type DIMM size Total memory 16 Single rank UDIMMs 2 GB 32 GB 16 Single rank RDIMMs 2 GB 32 GB 16 Single rank RDIMMs 4 GB 64 GB 16 Dual rank UDIMMs 4 GB 64 GB 16 Dual rank RDIMMs 4 GB 64 GB 16 Dual rank RDIMMs 8 GB 128 GB
33. solve the problem yourself e Check all cables to make sure that they are connected e Check the power switches to make sure that the system and any optional devices are turned on e Use the troubleshooting information in your system documentation and use the diagnostic tools that come with your system Information about diagnostic tools is in the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM Documentation CD that comes with your system e Go to the IBM support website at http www ibm com supportportal to check for technical information hints tips and new device drivers or to submit a request for information You can solve many problems without outside assistance by following the troubleshooting procedures that IBM provides in the online help or in the documentation that is provided with your IBM product The documentation that comes with IBM systems also describes the diagnostic tests that you can perform Most systems operating systems and programs come with documentation that contains troubleshooting procedures and explanations of error messages and error codes If you suspect a software problem see the documentation for the operating system or program Using the documentation Information about your IBM system and preinstalled software if any or optional device is available in the documentation that comes with the product That documentation can include printed documents online documents readme files and help fil
34. the integrated baseboard management controller iBMC A dedicated management network provides additional security by physically separating the management network traffic from the production network You can use the Setup utility to configure the server to use a dedicated systems management network or a shared network e Ethernet connectors Use either of these connectors to connect the server to a network When you enable shared Ethernet for iBMC in the Setup utility you can access the iBMC using either the Ethernet 1 or the system management Ethernet connector e Ethernet link activity status LED When any of these LEDs is lit they indicate that the server is transmitting to or receiving signals from the Ethernet LAN that is connected to the Ethernet port that corresponds to that LED Ethernet connection speed LED This LED is on each Ethernet connector The status of this LED indicates the connection speed in megabits per second Mbps between the server and the network as follows LED off 10 Mbps connection LED lit yellow 100 Mbps connection LED lit green 1000 Mbps connection e USB connectors Connect a USB device such as a USB mouse or keyboard to any of these connectors Rear view The following illustration shows the connector on the rear of the 2U chassis Power cord connector Power cord connector Connect the power cord to this connector System board tray power features When the system board tra
35. to upgrade to IMM2 standard firmware and then use the remote presence upgrade option to upgrade to IMM2 premium firmware For more information about the IMM2 see the Integrated Management Module Il User s Guide at http www ibm com support entry portal docdisplay Indocid MIGR The IMM2 supports the following basic systems management features e Environmental monitor with fan speed control for temperature voltages fan failure and power supply failure Chapter 4 Configuration information and instructions 67 e DIMM error assistance The Unified Extensible Firmware Interface UEFI disables a failing DIMM that is detected during POST and the IMM2 lights the associated system error LED and the failing DIMM error LED e System event log SEL e ROM based IMM2 firmware flash updates e Auto Boot Failure Recovery ABR e Nonmaskable interrupt NMI detection and reporting e Automatic Server Restart ASR when POST is not complete or the operating system hangs and the operating system watchdog timer times out The IMM2 might be configured to watch for the operating system watchdog timer and reboot the system after a timeout if the ASR feature is enabled Otherwise the IMM2 allows the administrator to generate a nonmaskable interrupt NMI by pressing an NMI button on the system board for an operating system memory dump ASR is supported by IPMI e Intelligent Platform Management Interface IPMI Specification V2 0 and Intellig
36. 20 printable 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 Using the Boot Manager program 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 Turn off the server 2 Restart the server 66 System x iDataPlex dx360 M4 Types 7912 and 7913 User s Guide 3 When the prompt lt F12 gt Select Boot Device is displayed press F12 If a bootable USB mass storage device is installed a submenu item USB Key Disk is displayed 4 Use the Up arrow and Down arrow keys to select an item from the Boot Selection Menu and press Enter The next time the server starts it returns to the startup sequence that is set in the Setup utility Starting the backup server firmware The system board contains a backup copy area for the server firmware formerly BIOS 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 To force the server to start from the backup copy of the server firmware turn off the server then place the JP3 jumper in the backup po
37. 4 GB DIMM installed in slot 1 When you install additional DIMMs install them in the order shown in the following table to optimize system performance In Chapter 3 Installing optional devices 39 non mirroring mode all three channels on the memory interface for each microprocessor can be populated in any order and have no matching requirements Table 3 Non mirroring normal mode DIMM installation sequence Number of installed microprocessor DIMM connector population sequence One microprocessor 1 8 3 6 2 7 4 5 installed Two microprocessors 1 9 8 16 3 11 6 14 2 10 7 15 4 12 5 13 installed Memory mirrored channel Memory mirrored channel replicates and stores data on two pairs of DIMMs within two channels simultaneously If a failure occurs the memory controller switches from the primary pair of memory DIMMs to the backup pair of DIMMs You can enable memory mirrored channel in the Setup utility see Using the Setup utility on page 61 When you use the memory mirrored channel feature consider the following information e 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 e The maximum available memory is reduced to half of the installed memory when memory mi
38. All login attempts are documented in the event log Note The IMM2 is set initially with a user name of USERID and password of PASSWORD password with a zero not the letter O You have read write access You must change the default password the first time you log on 3 On the Welcome page type a timeout value in minutes in the field that is provided The IMM2 will log you off of the web interface if your browser is inactive for the number of minutes that you entered for the timeout value 4 Click Continue to start the session The System Health page provides a quick view of the system status 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 The Integrated Management Module Advanced Upgrade is required to enable the integrated remote presence and blue screen capture features Without the Integrated Management Module Advanced Upgrade you will not be able to access the network remotely to mount or unmount drives or images on the client system However you can still access the web interface without the upgrade After the Integrated Management Module Advanced Upgrade is installed in the server it is authenticated to determine whether it is valid If the key is not val
39. CD to recover the flash device image To recover the flash device image complete the following steps 70 System x iDataPlex dx360 M4 Types 7912 and 7913 User s Guide 1 Turn on the server Note Approximately 5 to 10 seconds after the server is connected to power the power control button becomes active 2 Insert the VMware Recovery CD into the CD or DVD drive 3 Follow the instructions on the screen For additional information and instructions see the ESXi Embedded and vCenter Server Setup Guide at http www vmware com pdf vsphere4 r40_u1 vsp_40_u1_esxi_e_vc_setup_guide pdf Setting the PXE boot protocol using the Setup utility To use the Setup utility to configure the boot protocol to boot from a non UEFI legacy network device for all PXE boot attempts complete the following steps 1 Turn on the server see Turning on the system board tray on page 20 2 When the prompt Press lt F1 gt Setup is displayed press F1 If you have set an administrator password you must type the administrator password to access the full Setup utility menu If you do not type the administrator password a limited Setup utility menu is available From the Setup utility main menu select Boot Manager Select Boot Modes then select Legacy Only Press Esc twice to return to the Setup utility main menu Select Save Settings and then select Exit Setup D o eO To use the Setup utility to configure the boot protocol to boot from a
40. Ethernet connector 19 91 Ethernet controller configuration 58 Ethernet support 9 expansion enclosure removing 27 F fans 10 FCC Class A notice 86 features ServerGuide 60 features and specifications electrical input 6 environment 6 expansion slots 6 hard disk drives 6 integrated management module 6 memory 6 microprocessor 6 server 6 size 6 finding updated documentation 5 firmware updates 2 24 firmware server starting the backup 67 firmware server updating 43 firmware updating 57 formatting a hard disk drive 73 G gaseous contamination 6 85 getting help 81 GPGPU enclosure installing 53 removing 29 grease thermal 48 guidelines options installation 23 system reliability 25 H handling static sensitive devices 26 hard disk drive formatting 73 installing simple swap SATA 30 specifications 6 hard drive activity LED 18 hardware service and support 82 hardware configuring 58 heat sink installing 42 47 help getting 81 hot swap AC power supply installing 49 IBM Advanced Settings Utility program overview 74 IBM Support Line 82 IBM Systems Director 9 systems management tool 12 updating 74 IMM2 58 67 important notices 5 installation guidelines 23 installation options completing 52 installing 2U chassis 55 adapter 31 DIMM 37 drive 29 dual port network adapter 35 GPGPU enclosure 53 heat sink 42 47 hot swap AC power supply 49 memory 37 microprocessor 42 PCI adapter 32 simple swap SATA
41. ISAL Het 8 212 SAA ASE ASS Oe Ef 88 System x iDataPlex dx360 M4 Types 7912 and 7913 User s Guide 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 BHUIMAHME HacTos jee usgenne oTHocutca K Knaccy A B gt KUNbIX NOMELL EHNAX OHO MOXKET CO3AaBaTb paguonomexu DNA CHMXEHNA KOTOPbIX HEOOXOAUMbI AONONHUTeNbHbIe MEpbI People s Republic of China Class A electronic emission statement a i EAA RR TERNA iT aA ASIA BH ERM WESSAP WE FHA AU BY AT BY FBT Taiwan Class A compliance statement SE AB FF Bp se FARA DR A FE AE AY BBE PARAL gt T fe ik RITA gt Aad SENT ENFeHRE RR te wh SAH o Appendix B Notices 89 90 System x iDataPlex dx360 M4 Types 7912 and 7913 User s Guide Index Numerics 2U chassis installing 55 removing 26 removing expansion enclosure 27 removing system board tray 27 A accessible documentation 85 Active Energy Manager plug in 10 active memory 9 adapter connector locations 31 installing 31 32 administrator password 64 assistance getting 81 attention notices 5 availability 11 before you install a legacy operating system 60 blue screen capture feature overview 70 Boot Manager program 58 66 button presence detection 18 C cable connecting 56 caution statements 5 chassis features 16
42. M Advanced Settings 74 utility Setup 58 V video connector front 18 VMware Hypervisor support 58 W Wake on LAN feature 20 website publication ordering 81 support 81 support line telephone numbers 82 what the server offers 8 working inside the server with the power on 25 X X Architecture technology 9 94 System x iDataPlex dx360 M4 Types 7912 and 7913 User s Guide Part Number 00V9812 Printed in USA 1P P N 00V9812
43. M2 see Using the integrated management module Il on page 67 VMware ESXi embedded hypervisor The VMware ESXi embedded hypervisor is available on the server models that come with an installed USB embedded hypervisor flash device The USB flash device is installed in the USB connector on the SAS SATA RAID riser card Hypervisor is virtualization software that enables multiple operating systems to run on a host system at the same time For more information about using the embedded hypervisor see Using the embedded hypervisor on page 70 Ethernet controller configuration For information about configuring the Ethernet controller see Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller on page 71 IBM Advanced Settings Utility ASU program Use this program as an alternative to the Setup utility for modifying UEFI 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 74 LSI Configuration Utility program Use the LSI Configuration Utility program to configure the integrated SAS SATA controller with RAID capabilities and the devices that are attached to it For information about using this program see Using the LSI Configuration Utilit program on page 72 The following table lists the different server configura
44. System x iDataPlex dx360 M4 Types 7912 and 7913 User s Guide alf System x iDataPlex dx360 M4 Types 7912 and 7913 User s Guide alf Note Before using this information and the product it supports read the information in Appendix B Notices on page 83 the IBM Safety Information and Environmental Notices and User Guide documents on the IBM Documentation CD and the Warranty Information document The most recent version of this document is available at http www ibm com supportportal Second Edition July 2012 Copyright IBM Corporation 2012 US Government Users Restricted Rights Use duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp Contents Safety Chapter 1 Introduction The IBM System x Documentation CD Hardware and software requirements Using the Documentation Browser Related documentation Notices and statements in this document Features and specifications What your server offers Reliability availability and serviceability IBM Systems Director The UpdateXpress System Packs Chapter 2 Components features and controls System board tray components System board connectors System board jumpers Flexible chassis features i Hardware configuration examples 2U compute server 2U GPGPU server Operator panel controls connectors LEDs and power Front view Rear view System board tray power features Chapter 3 Install
45. U sets the DMI in the Integrated Management Module II IMM2 Select one of the following methods to access the Integrated Management Module II IMM2 to set the DMI Online from the target system LAN or keyboard console style KCS access e Remote access to the target system LAN based e Bootable media containing ASU LAN or KCS depending upon the bootable media 2 Copy and unpack the ASU package which also includes other required files to the server Make sure that you unpack the ASU and the required files to the same directory In addition to the application executable asu or asu64 the following files are required e For Windows based operating systems ibm_rndis_server_os inf device cat e For Linux based operating systems cdc_interface sh 3 After you install ASU Type the following commands to set the DMI asu set SYSTEM _PROD_DATA SysInfoProdName lt m t_model gt access_method asu set SYSTEM PROD _DATA SysInfoProdIdentifier lt system model gt access method asu set SYSTEM _PROD_DATA SysInfoSerialNum lt s n gt access_method asu set SYSTEM PROD _DATA SysEncloseAssetTag lt asset_tag gt access method Chapter 4 Configuration information and instructions 77 Where lt m t_model gt The server machine type and model number Type mtm xxxxyyy where Xxxx is the machine type and yyy is the server model number lt system model gt The system model Type system yyyyyyy where yyyyyyy is th
46. Vertr glichkeit von Ger ten EMVG bzw der EMC EG Richtlinie 2004 108 EG f r Ger te der Klasse A Dieses Ger t ist berechtigt in bereinstimmung mit dem Deutschen EMVG das EG Konformit tszeichen CE zu f hren Verantwortlich f r die Einhaltung der EMV Vorschriften ist der Hersteller International Business Machines Corp New Orchard Road Armonk New York 10504 914 499 1900 Der verantwortliche Ansprechpartner des Herstellers in der EU ist IBM Deutschland Technical Regulations Department M456 IBM Allee 1 71137 Ehningen Germany Telephone 49 7032 15 2937 Email tjahn de ibm com Generelle Informationen Das Ger t erf llt die Schutzanforderungen nach EN 55024 und EN 55022 Klasse A VCCI Class A statement Zelt 977 A ERRATER CT TLORBERERH CHATS w FCEBHVET COMSICSMASM BEM BRT SZKLDBRENSZACEMHVET VCCI A This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference VCCI If this equipment is used in a domestic environment radio interference may occur in which case the user may be required to take corrective actions 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 Korea Communications Commission KCC statement Oo 2 II auge AXIS BI Al Et Be ASBAES Ol SS FA
47. a chassis remove it see Removing a system board tray from a 2U chassis on page 27 Remove retention pin and bracket from the GPGPU enclosure Retention bracket Retention Pin Touch the static protective package that contains the adapter that you are installing to any unpainted metal surface on the chassis or rack then remove the adapter from the static protective package Avoid touching the components and gold edge connectors on the adapter Follow the instructions that come with the adapter to set any jumpers or switches If any cables must be connected to an adapter connect them Route these cables through the hole at the side of the GPGPU enclosure Align the adapter with PCle slot on the riser card then press the adapter down and forward until the gold fingers stop at the slot on the riser card Do not lift the card during this step Push the card gently into the slot Chapter 3 Installing optional devices 33 9 Retention bracket Install retention pin and bracket into the GPGPU enclosure 10 Connect cables to the power board on the system board tray if necessary 11 If a have another adapter to install do so now Otherwise continue with step 7 on page 33 If you have other devices to install or remove do so now Otherwise go to Completing the installation on page 52 Installing an adapter in the GPGPU enclosure PCI slot 1 or slot 2 Note The PCI riser card is part of an optiona
48. aPlex dx360 M4 Types 7912 and 7913 User s Guide 3 The ServerGuide program presents operating system partition options that are based on your operating system selection and the installed hard disk drives 4 The ServerGuide program prompts you to insert your operating system CD and restart the server At this point the installation program for the operating system takes control to complete the installation Installing your operating system without using ServerGuide If you have already configured the server hardware and you are not using the ServerGuide program to install your operating system complete the following steps to download the latest operating system installation instructions from the IBM website Note Changes are made periodically to the IBM website The actual procedure might vary slightly from what is described in this document Go to Pitp unm ibm com supportportal Under Product support click System x From the menu on the left side of the page click System x support search From the Task menu select Install From the Product family menu select System dx360 M4 From the Operating system menu select your operating system and then click Search to display the available installation documents on PrP ON Using the Setup utility Use the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface UEFI formerly BIOS Setup utility to perform the following tasks e View configuration information e View and change assignments fo
49. actices that maintain particulate and gas levels that are consistent with the protection of human health and safety If IBM determines that the levels of particulates or gases in your environment have caused damage to the server IBM may condition provision of repair or replacement of servers or parts on implementation of appropriate remedial measures to mitigate such environmental contamination Implementation of such remedial measures is a customer responsibility Table 9 Limits for particulates and gases Contaminant Limits Particulate e The room air must be continuously filtered with 40 atmospheric dust spot efficiency MERV 9 according to ASHRAE Standard 52 2 e Air that enters a data center must be filtered to 99 97 efficiency or greater using high efficiency particulate air HEPA filters that meet MIL STD 282 e The deliquescent relative humidity of the particulate contamination must be more than 60 e The room must be free of conductive contamination such as zinc whiskers Gaseous e Copper Class G1 as per ANSI ISA 71 04 1985 e Silver Corrosion rate of less than 300 A in 30 days 1 ASHRAE 52 2 2008 Method of Testing General Ventilation Air Cleaning Devices for Removal Efficiency by Particle Size Atlanta American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers Inc The deliquescent relative humidity of particulate contamination is the relative humidity at which the dust absorbs enoug
50. adapter might damage the PCle riser card assembly or the adapter 7 Follow the cabling instructions if any that come with the adapter If possible route the adapter cables before you install the adapter 8 Pinch the two sides of the PCI riser card assembly and align the riser card with the riser card connector on the system board then press the riser card firmly evenly with both hands into the connector Note To complete the installation of the PCle adapter see the documentation that comes with the adapter for device driver and configuration information 32 System x iDataPlex dx360 M4 Types 7912 and 7913 User s Guide If you have other devices to install or remove do so now Otherwise go to Completing the installation on page 52 Installing an adapter in the GPGPU enclosure PCI slot 3 or slot 4 Note The PCI riser card is part of an optional GPGPU enclosure the riser card and adapters are attached to the GPGPU enclosure This procedure assumes that a GPGPU enclosure is already installed on the system board tray To install an adapter in a PCI riser card complete the following steps 3 4 Read the safety information that begins on page viiland Installation guidelines on page 23 Turn off the system board tray and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables if necessary see Turning off the system board tray on page 20 If the system board tray is installed in
51. ake on LAN functions you can specify a startup sequence for the Wake on LAN functions For example you can define a startup sequence that checks for a disc in the CD RW DVD drive then checks the hard disk drive and then checks a network adapter This choice is on the full Setup utility menu only Chapter 4 Configuration information and instructions 63 Boot Manager Select this choice to view add delete or change the device boot priority boot from a file select a one time boot or reset the boot order to the default setting e System Event Logs Select this choice to enter the System Event Manager where you can view the error messages in the system event logs You can use the arrow keys to move between pages in the error log The system event logs contain all event and error messages that have been generated during POST by the systems management interface handler and by the system service processor Run the diagnostic programs to get more information about error codes that occur See Running the diagnostic program for instructions on 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 Also after you complete a repair or correct an error clear the IMM2 system event log to turn off the system error LED on the front of the server POST Event Viewer Select this choice to enter the POST event viewe
52. and aligned correctly in the socket before you try to close the microprocessor retainer e 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 6 Remove the microprocessor socket dust cover tape or label from the surface of the microprocessor socket if one is present Store the socket cover in a safe place Microprocessor 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 26 7 Close the microprocessor socket release levers and retainer a Close the microprocessor retainer on the microprocessor socket 46 System x iDataPlex dx360 M4 Types 7912 and 7913 User s Guide b Identify which release lever is labeled as the first release lever to close and close it c Close the second release lever on the microprocessor socket Microprocessor Microprocessor release lever release lever Microprocessor Note If you are installing microprocessor Intel E5 2690 or Intel E5 2643 Attach the microprocessor information label on the front of the system board tray Install the heat sink Attention Do not set down the heat sink after you remove the plastic cover e Do not touch the thermal grease on the bottom of the heat sink after you remove the plastic cover Touching the thermal
53. and other information that you must consider when you install a power supply e Make sure that the devices that you are installing are supported For a list of supported optional devices for the server see http www ibm com systems info x86servers serverproven compat us e 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 The server comes with one hot swap 12 volt output power supply that connects to power supply bay 1 The input voltage is 110 V ac or 220 V ac auto sensing Power supplies in the server must be with the same power rating or wattage to ensure that the server will operate correctly For example you cannot mix 550 watt and 750 watt power supplies in the server Power supply 1 is the default primary power supply If power supply 1 fails you must replace the power supply with the same wattage immediately e You can order an optional power supply for redundancy e These power supplies are designed for parallel operation In the event of a power supply failure the redundant power supply continues to power the system The server supports a maximum of two power supplies Notes 1 If you are installing a 900 watt redundant power supply unit make sur
54. ap if one is available Always use an electrostatic discharge wrist strap or other grounding system when working inside the server with the power on Handle the device carefully holding it by its edges or its frame Do not touch solder joints pins or exposed circuitry Do not leave the device where others can handle and damage it While the device is still in its static protective package touch it to an unpainted metal surface on the outside of the server for at least 2 seconds This drains static electricity from the package and from your body Remove the device from its package and install it directly into the server without setting down the device If it is necessary to set down the device put it back into its static protective package Do not place the device on the server coverorona metal surface Take additional care when handling devices during cold weather Heating reduces indoor humidity and increases static electricity Removing the 2U chassis from a rack To remove the 2U chassis from a rack complete the following steps 26 3 f f i f A g 3 f i in H 3 i i h ie 2 3 z PP PEFFE Read the safety information that begins on page viil and Installation guidelines on page 23 If the chassis contains a system board tray that is operating shut down the operating system then press the power control button to turn off the
55. 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 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 84 System x iDataPlex dx360 M4 Types 7912 and 7913 User s Guide Particulate contamination Attention Airborne particulates including metal flakes or particles and reactive gases acting alone or in combination with other environmental factors such as humidity or temperature might pose a risk to the server that is described in this document Risks that are posed by the presence of excessive particulate levels or concentrations of harmful gases include damage that might cause the server to malfunction or cease functioning altogether This specification sets forth limits for particulates and gases that are intended to avoid such damage The limits must not be viewed or used as definitive limits because numerous other factors such as temperature or moisture content of the air can influence the impact of particulates or environmental corrosives and gaseous contaminant transfer In the absence of specific limits that are set forth in this document you must implement pr
56. arting the backup server firmware Using the integrated management module II Using the remote presence capability and blue screen capture Using the embedded hypervisor Setting the PXE boot protocol using the Setup utility Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller i Using the LSI Configuration Utility program IBM Advanced Settings Utility program Updating IBM Systems Director Updating the Universal Unique Identifier UUID Updating the DMI SMBIOS data eo Appendix A Getting help and technical assistance Before you call i es ee oe ed Using the documentation Getting help and information from the World Wide Web Software service and support fog ge fe Hardware service and support IBM Taiwan product service Appendix B Notices Trademarks Important notes Particulate contamination Documentation format Telecommunication regulatory statement Electronic emission notices io okt es dk Federal Communications Commission FCC statement Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement Avis de conformit a la r glementation d Industrie Canada Australia and New Zealand Class A statement European Union EMC Directive conformance statement Germany Class A statement VCCI Class A statement Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association JEITA statement Korea Communications Commission KCC statement Russia Electromagnetic Interference EMI Class A statement People s Republic
57. authenticated KCS access method The following commands are examples of using the userid and password default values and not using the default values Example that does not use the userid and password default values asu set SYSTEM PROD_DATA SysInfoUUID lt uuid_value gt user lt user_id gt password lt password gt Example that does use the userid and password default values asu set SYSTEM _PROD_DATA SysInfoUUID lt uuid_value gt e Online KCS access unauthenticated and user restricted You do not need to specify a value for access_method when you use this access method Example asu set SYSTEM _PROD_DATA SysInfoUUID lt uuid_value gt The KCS access method uses the IPMI KCS interface This method requires that the IPMI driver be installed Some operating systems have the IPMI driver installed by default ASU provides the corresponding mapping layer See IBM Advanced Settings Utility program on page 74 or the Advanced Settings Utility Users Guide for more details e Remote LAN access type the command Note When using the remote LAN access method to access IMM2 using the LAN from a client the host and the imm_external_ip address are required parameters host lt imm_external_ip gt user lt imm_user_id gt password lt imm_password gt Where imm_external_ip The external IMM LAN IP address There is no default value This parameter is required 76 System x iDataPlex dx360 M4 Types 7912 and 7913 User s
58. board tray To remove a GPGPU enclosure complete the following steps 1 Read the safety information that begins on page vii and Installation guidelines 2 Turn off the system board tray and all attached devices see Turning off the Bystem board tray on page 20 3 Ifthe system board tray is installed in a chassis remove it see Removing a 4 Carefully set the system board tray on a flat static protective surface 5 Note the cable routing and connection locations then disconnect the cables that connect the GPGPU enclosure to the system board tray 6 Pull the expansion unit release on each side of the GPGPU enclosure upward then rotate the GPGPU enclosure open 7 Using care not to pull on the cables lift the GPGPU enclosure from the system board tray and carefully set it on a flat static protective surface Installing drives You must turn off the server before installing simple swap drives in the server Before you install a simple swap hard disk drive read the following information e Make sure that the devices that you are installing are supported For a list of supported optional devices for the system board tray see http www ibm com systems info x86servers serverproven compat us e Locate the documentation that comes with the drive and follow those instructions in addition to the instructions in this chapter e Select the bay in which you want to install the drive e Check the instructions that
59. bps 100 Mbps or 1000 Mbps network For more information see Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller on page 71 Integrated Trusted Platform Module TPM This integrated security chip performs cryptographic functions and stores private and public secure keys It provides the hardware support for the Trusted Computing Group TCG specification You can download the software to support the TCG specification when the software is available See http www ibm com servers eserver xseries scalable_family html for details about the TPM implementation You can enable TPM support through the Setup utility under the System Security menu option Large data storage capacity and hot swap capability The server supports a maximum of one 3 5 inch simple swap SATA or two 2 5 inch simple swap Serial Attached SCSI SAS or Serial ATA SATA or four 1 8 inch simple swap solid state drives hard disk drives PCI adapter capabilities The server has two PCI interface slots Active Energy Manager Chapter 1 Introduction 9 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 You can obtain the measurement values through the systems management interface and view them using IBM Systems Director For more information including the
60. d one embedded hypervisor software is installed e Two ethernet ports One System Management RJ 45 on the front to connect to a systems management network This system management connector is dedicated to the IMM2 functions One serial port Predictive Failure Analysis PFA alerts e Memory Electrical input e Sine wave input 50 60 Hz required e Input voltage low range Minimum 100 V ac Maximum 127 V ac e Input voltage high range Minimum 200 V ac Maximum 240 V ac e Input kilovolt amperes kVA approximately Minimum 0 150 kVA Maximum 1 148 kVA Notes 1 Power consumption and heat output vary depending on the number and type of optional features installed and the power management optional features in use 2 The noise emission level stated is the declared upper limit sound power level in bels for a random sample of machines All measurements are made in accordance with ISO 7779 and reported in conformance with ISO 9296 Chapter 1 Introduction 7 What your server offers The server uses the following features and technologies e Integrated Management Module Il The integrated management module II IMM2 is the second generation of the IMM The IMM2 is the common management controller for IBM System x hardware The IMM2 consolidates multiple management functions in a single chip on the server system board Some of the features that are unique to the IMM2 are enhanced p
61. d assembly if installed from PCI riser connector 2 6 Remove the adapter filler panel on the front of the chassis if it has not been removed already 7 Touch the static protective package that contains the new adapter to any unpainted metal surface on the server Then remove the adapter from the package 8 Align the adapter so that the port connectors on the adapter line up with the pin and thumbscrew on the chassis then tilt and slide the adapter so the port connectors on the adapter and the network adapter connector on the planar are aligned 9 Press the adapter firmly until the pin and retention brackets engage the adapter Make sure the adapter is securely seated on the connector on the planar Attention Make sure the port connectors on the adapter are aligned properly with the chassis on the rear of the server An incorrectly seated adapter might cause damage to the system board or the adapter 10 Fasten the captive screws on the network adapter 11 Fasten the thumbscrew on the front of the chassis 12 Reinstall the PCI riser card assembly in PCI riser connector 2 if you have removed it previously If you have other devices to install or remove do so now Otherwise go to Completing the installation on page 52 36 System x iDataPlex dx360 M4 Types 7912 and 7913 User s Guide Installing a memory module The following notes describe the types of DIMMs that the server supports and other information that you m
62. d 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 Statement 27 gt CAUTION Hazardous moving parts are nearby xiv System x iDataPlex dx360 M4 Types 7912 and 7913 User s Guide Chapter 1 Introduction IBM System x iDataPlex products are ideally suited for data center environments that require high performance energy efficient cost effective hardware The modular design of the iDataPlex components makes it possible for you to order customized server solutions that meet the specific needs of your current environment This User s Guide contains general information about how to use upgrade and configure the components in your customized server solution These components consist of the IBM System x iDataPlex dx360 M4 system board tray dx360 M4 Type 7912 system board tray an IBM System x iDataPlex 2U Flex Chassis Type 7913 2U chassis and the IBM System x iDataPlex General Purpose Graphics Processing Unit enclosure GPGPU enclosure For removing and installing optional devices diagnostics and troubleshooting information see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD which comes with the server In addition to the instructions in Chapter 3 Installing optional devices on page 23 for installing optional hardware devices updating firmware and device drivers
63. dapter for information about reconfiguring the disk arrays For information about configuring the integrated Gigabit Ethernet controller see Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller on page 71 56 System x iDataPlex dx360 M4 Types 7912 and 7913 User s Guide Chapter 4 Configuration information and instructions Updating the firmware Important Some cluster solutions require specific code levels or coordinated code updates If the device is part of a cluster solution verify that the latest level of code is supported for the cluster solution before you update the code You can install code updates that are packaged as an UpdateXpress System Pack or UpdateXpress CD image An UpdateXpress System Pack contains an integration tested bundle of online firmware and device driver updates for your server Use UpdateXpress System Pack Installer to acquire and apply UpdateXpress System Packs and individual firmware and device driver updates For additional information and to download the UpdateXpress System Pack Installer go to the ToolsCenter for System x and BladeCenter A boulderibm com Infocenter toolsctr v1roindex spjand click UpdateXpress System Pack Installer When you click an update an information page is displayed including a list of the problems that the update fixes Review this list for your specific problem however even if your problem is not listed installing the update might solve the problem Be sure to separately
64. de in the settings and restore the previous settings e Load Default Settings 64 System x iDataPlex dx360 M4 Types 7912 and 7913 User s Guide Select this choice to cancel the changes that you have made in the settings and restore the factory settings e 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 The User Security choice is on the full Setup utility menu only If you set only a power on password you must type the power on password to complete the system startup and to have access to the full Setup utility menu An administrator password is intended to be used by a system administrator it limits access to the full Setup utility menu If you set only an administrator password you do not have to type a password to complete the system startup but you must type the administrator password to access the Setup utility menu If you set a power on password for a user and an administrator password for a system administrator you must type the power on password to complete the system startup A system administrator who types the administrator password has access to the full Setup utility menu the system administrator can give the user authority to
65. different versions of the ServerGuide program To learn more about the version that you have start the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD and view the online overview Not all features are supported on all server models The ServerGuide program requires a supported IBM server with an enabled startable bootable CD drive In addition to the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD you must have your operating system CD to install the operating system The ServerGuide program performs the following tasks e Sets system date and time e Detects the RAID adapter or controller and runs the SAS SATA RAID configuration program e Checks the microcode firmware levels of a ServeRAID adapter and determines whether a later level is available from the CD e Detects installed hardware options and provides updated device drivers for most adapters and devices e Provides diskette free installation for supported Windows operating systems e Includes an online readme file with links to tips for your hardware and operating system installation 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 On a server with a ServeRAID adapter or SAS SATA controller with RAID capabilities you can run the SAS SATA RAID configuration program to create
66. display Indocid SERV GUIDE and click IBM Service and Support Site 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 in the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the System x Documentation CD 2 Follow the instructions on the screen to a Select your language b Select your keyboard layout and country c View the overview to learn about ServerGuide features d View the readme file to review installation tips for your operating system and adapter e Start the operating system installation You will need your operating system CD The ServerGuide program has the following features e An easy to use interface e Diskette free setup and configuration programs that are based on detected hardware e ServeRAID Manager program which configures your ServeRAID adapter e Device drivers that are provided for your server model and detected hardware e Operating system partition size and file system type that are selectable during setup Note Features and functions can vary slightly with different versions of the ServerGuide program Chapter 4 Configuration information and instructions 59 ServerGuide features Features and functions can vary slightly with
67. dress and host name define the static IMM2 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 IMM2 Reset IMM2 to Defaults Select this choice to view or reset IMM2 to the default settings Reset IMM2 Select this choice to reset IMM2 System Security Select this choice to view or configure Trusted Platform Module TPM support Adapters and UEFI Drivers Select this choice to view information about the UEFI 1 10 and UEFI 2 0 compliant adapters and drivers installed in the server Video Select this choice to view or configure the video device options Note The configuration forms for UEFI 2 1 and greater compliant add on video devices might be located here Date and Time Select this choice to set the date and time in the server in 24 hour format hour minute second This choice is on the full Setup utility menu only Start Options Select this choice to view or change the start options including the startup sequence keyboard NumLock state PXE boot option and PCI device boot priority Changes in the startup options take effect when you start the server The startup sequence specifies the order in which the server checks devices to find a boot record The server starts from the first boot record that it finds If the server has Wake on LAN hardware and software and the operating system supports W
68. e downloaded files that you copied to the management server 10 Return to the Welcome page of the web interface and click View updates 11 Select the updates that you want to install and click Install to start the installation wizard OO OO Updating the Universal Unique Identifier UUID The Universal Unique Identifier UUID must be updated when the system board is replaced Use the Advanced Settings Utility to update the UUID in the UEFI based server The ASU is an online tool that supports several operating systems Make sure that you download the version for your operating system You can download the ASU from the IBM website To download the ASU and update the UUID go to http www ibm com supportportal 1 Download the Advanced Settings Utility ASU a Go tojhttp www ibm com support entry portal docdisplay amp lndocid TOOL b Scroll down to Configuration and click Advanced Settings Utility c In the next window under Related Information click the Advanced Settings Utility link and download the ASU version for your operating system 2 ASU sets the UUID in the Integrated Management Module II IMM2 Select one of the following methods to access the Integrated Management Module II IMM2 to set the UUID e Online from the target system LAN or keyboard console style KCS access e Remote access to the target system LAN based e Bootable media containing ASU LAN or KCS depending upon the bootable media
69. e product identifier such as x3550M3 lt s n gt The serial number on the server Type sn zzzzzzz where zzzzzzz is the serial number lt asset_method gt The server asset tag number Type asset aaadaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa where aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa is the asset tag number access_method The access method that you select to use from the following methods e Online authenticated LAN access type the command host lt imm_internal_ip gt user lt imm_user_id gt password lt imm_password gt Where imm_internal_ip The IMM internal LAN USB IP address The default value is 169 254 95 118 imm_user_id The IMM account 1 of 12 accounts The default value is USERID imm_password The IMM account password 1 of 12 accounts The default value is PASSWORD with a zero 0 not an O Note If you do not specify any of these parameters ASU will use the default values When the default values are used and ASU is unable to access the IMM2 using the online authenticated LAN access method ASU will automatically use the following unauthenticated KCS access method The following commands are examples of using the userid and password default values and not using the default values Examples that do not use the userid and password default values asu set SYSTEM PROD _DATA SysInfoProdName lt m t_model gt user lt imm_user_id gt password lt imm_password gt asu set SYSTEM PROD_DATA SysInfoProdIdentifi
70. e the input power is phase to phase or phase to neutral 200 volt to 240 volt nominal AC 47 63 Hz 2 Both plugs of 900 watt redundant power supply should be plugged in to PDU or outlet together The following tables show the power supply configurations Table 6 Power supply configuration for compute server configurations 750 W 900 W Microprocessor 750 W fixed 900 W fixed redundant redundant SKU module module module module 130 W with more Not available x2 Not available Not available than 8 DIMMs Chapter 3 Installing optional devices Table 6 Power supply configuration for compute server configurations continued 60 W 750 W 900 W Microprocessor 750 W fixed 900 W fixed redundant redundant SKU module module module module 130 W with less Not available x1 Not available x2 than or equal to 8 DIMMs 115 W or 95 W Not available x1 Not available x2 80 W or 70 W or x1 x1 x2 x2 60 W Table 7 Power supply configuration for GPGPU server configurations 750 W 900 W Microprocessor 750 W fixed 900 W fixed redundant redundant SKU module module module module 130 W with more Not available x2 Not available Not available than 8 DIMMs 130 W with less Not available x1 Not available x2 than or equal to 8 DIMMs 115 Wor 95 W_ Not available x1 Not available x2 80 W or 70 W or Not available x1 Not available x2 Statement 5 AA CAUTION
71. e the Problem Determination and Service Guide 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 iobm com infocenter toolsctr v1 r0 index jsp topic dsa dsa_main html 4 To ship the server repackage it in the original undamaged packing material and observe IBM procedures for shipping Support information for IBM Business Partners is available at http Awww ibm com partnerworld How to send DSA data to IBM Before you send diagnostic data to IBM read the terms of use at http www ibm com de support ecurep terms html You can use any of the following methods to send diagnostic data to IBM e Standard upload http www ibm com de support ecurep send_http html e Standard upload with the system serial number http www ecurep ibm com app upload_hw e Secure upload http www ipm com de support ecurep send_http html secure e Secure upload with the system serial number https www ecurep ibm com app upload_hw Installation guidelines Attention Static electricity that is released to internal server components when the server is powered on might cause the system to halt which might result in the loss of data To avoid this potential problem always use an electrostatic discharge wrist s
72. ector locations 31 expansion slots 6 installing 31 PCI adapter installing 32 power power control button 18 specifications 7 supply 7 power features system board tray 19 power on and working inside the server 25 power cord connector 19 power on LED 18 19 power on password 64 presence detection button 18 public services network use in 86 public telecommunications network connection to 86 PXE boot protocol Setting 71 R RAID array creating 73 rank sparing mode 40 RAS features 11 redundant cooling 10 Ethernet capabilities 11 Ethernet connection 10 hot swap power supplies 11 NIC 10 reliability 11 remote presence feature using 69 removing 2U chassis 26 expansion enclosure 27 GPGPU enclosure 29 system board tray 27 system board tray cover 28 replacing PCI adapter 32 S Safety Information 5 serial connector 18 serial number 2 serial number location 2 server offerings 8 working inside with the power on 25 server configuration updating 56 server controls LEDs and power 18 server features and specifications 6 server firmware updating 43 server hardware configurations 17 server backup firmware starting 67 ServeRAID support 10 ServerGuide features 60 NOS installation 60 setup 60 using 59 ServerGuide CD 3 9 Index 93 ServerProven 23 29 30 49 serviceability 11 Setup utility 58 61 menu choices 61 starting 61 using 61 shutting down the system board tray 20 simple swap SATA hard disk dr
73. elping to correlate technical resources with business needs 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 The common tasks include the following e Discovery e Inventory e Configuration e System health e Monitoring e Updates e Event notification e Automation for managed systems The IBM Systems Director web and command line interfaces provide a consistent interface that is focused on driving these common tasks and capabilities e Discovering navigating and visualizing systems on the network with the detailed inventory and relationships to the other network resources e Notifying users of problems that occur on systems and the ability to isolate the sources of the problems e Notifying users when systems need updates and distributing and installing updates on a schedule e Analyzing real time data for systems and setting critical thresholds that notify the administrator of emerging problems e Configuring settings of a single system and creating a configuration plan that can apply those settings to multiple systems e Updating installed plug ins to add new features and functions to the base capabilities e 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
74. em starts if an operating system is installed or that a 19990305 error code is displayed indicating that an operating system was not found but the server is otherwise working correctly If the server is not working correctly see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD for diagnostic information Observe good housekeeping in the area where you are working Place removed covers and other parts in a safe place If you must start the server while the server cover is removed make sure that no one is near the server and that no tools or other objects have been left inside the server Do not attempt to lift an object that you think is too heavy for you If you have to lift a heavy object observe the following precautions Make sure that you can stand safely without slipping Distribute the weight of the object equally between your feet Use a slow lifting force Never move suddenly or twist when you lift a heavy object To avoid straining the muscles in your back lift by standing or by pushing up with your leg muscles Make sure that you have an adequate number of properly grounded electrical outlets for the server monitor and other devices Back up all important data before you make changes to disk drives Have a small flat blade screwdriver a small Phillips screwdriver and a T8 torx screwdriver available You do not have to turn off the server to install or replace hot s
75. ent Platform Management Bus IPMB support e Invalid system configuration CNFG LED support e Serial over LAN SOL e PECI 2 support e Power reset control power on hard and soft shutdown hard and soft reset schedule power control e Alerts in band and out of band alerting PET traps IPMI style SNMP e mail e Operating system failure blue screen capture e Configuration save and restore e PCI configuration data e Boot sequence manipulation The IMM2 also provides the following remote server management capabilities through the OSA SMBridge management utility program e Command line interface IPMI Shell The command line interface provides direct access to server management functions through the IPMI 2 0 protocol Use the command line interface to issue commands to control the server power view system information and identify the server You can also save one or more commands as a text file and run the file as a script e Serial over LAN Establish a Serial over LAN SOL connection to manage servers from a remote location 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 Obtaining the IP address for the IMM2 To access the web interface you need the IP address for IMM2 You can obtain the IMM2 IP address through the Setup utility The server comes with a defaul
76. er lt system model gt user lt imm_user_id gt password lt imm_password gt asu set SYSTEM_PROD_DATA SysInfoSerialNum lt s n gt user lt imm_user_id gt password lt imm_password gt asu set SYSTEM PROD_DATA SysEncloseAssetTag lt asset_tag gt user lt imm_user_id gt password lt imm_password gt Examples that do use the userid and password default values asu set SYSTEM_PROD_DATA SysInfoProdName lt m t_model gt asu set SYSTEM PROD_DATA SysInfoProdIdentifier lt system model gt asu set SYSTEM_PROD_DATA SysInfoSerialNum lt s n gt asu set SYSTEM PROD_DATA SysEncloseAssetTag lt asset_tag gt 78 System x iDataPlex dx360 M4 Types 7912 and 7913 User s Guide e Online KCS access unauthenticated and user restricted You do not need to specify a value for access_method when you use this access method The KCS access method uses the IPMI KCS interface This method requires that the IPMI driver be installed Some operating systems have the IPMI driver installed by default ASU provides the corresponding mapping layer See the Advanced Settings Utility Users Guide at systems support supportsite wss docdisplay brandind 5000008 amp Indocid MIGR 55021 for more details The following commands are examples of using the userid and password default values and not using the default values Examples that do not use the userid and password default values asu set SYSTEM _PROD_DATA SysInfoProdName lt m t_model
77. erface of pace er information on logging on to the IMM2 web interface e System locator button LED Use this blue LED to visually locate the server among other servers You can use IBM Systems Director to light this LED remotely This LED is controlled by the IMM2 When you press the System locator button the LED will blink and it will continue to blink until you press it again to turn it off The locator button is pressed to visually locate the server among the others servers e Hard drive activity LED When this green LED is lit it indicates that one of the hard disk drives is in use e System error LED When this yellow LED is lit it indicates that a system error has occurred This LED is controlled by the IMM2 e Serial connector Connect a 9 pin serial device to this connector The serial port is shared with the integrated management module II IMM2 The IMM2 can take control of the shared serial port to perform text console redirection and to redirect serial traffic using Serial over LAN SOL e Video connector Connect a monitor to this connector The video connectors on the front and rear of the server can be used simultaneously Note The maximum video resolution is 1600 x 1200 at 75 Hz 18 System x iDataPlex dx360 M4 Types 7912 and 7913 User s Guide e Systems management Ethernet connector Use this connector to connect the server to a network for full systems management information control This connector is used only by
78. erformance expanded compatibility with blade servers higher resolution remote video expanded security options and Feature on Demand enablement for hardware and firmware options For additional information see Using the integrated management module II on page 67 e UEFI compliant server firmware IBM System x Server Firmware server firmware offers several features including Unified Extensible Firmware Interface UEFI 2 1 compliance Active Energy Manager technology enhanced reliability availability and serviceability RAS capabilities and basic input output system BIOS compatibility support UEFI replaces the BIOS and defines a standard interface between the operating system platform firmware and external devices UEFI compliant System x servers are capable of booting UEFI compliant operating systems BIOS based operating systems and BIOS based adapters as well as UEFI compliant adapters Note The server does not support DOS Disk Operating System e IBM Dynamic System Analysis Preboot diagnostics programs The Dynamic System Analysis DSA Preboot diagnostics programs are stored on the integrated USB memory It collects and analyzes system information to aid in diagnosing server problems The diagnostic programs collect the following information about the server System configuration Network interfaces and settings Installed hardware Light path diagnostics status Service processor status and con
79. es See the troubleshooting information in your system documentation for instructions for using the diagnostic programs The troubleshooting information or the diagnostic programs might tell you that you need additional or updated device drivers or other software IBM maintains pages on the World Wide Web where you can get the latest technical information and download device drivers and updates To access these pages go to http www ibm com supportportal and follow the instructions Also some documents are available through the IBM Publications Center at Ihttp www ibm com shop publications order Getting help and information from the World Wide Web On the World Wide Web the IBM website has up to date information about IBM systems optional devices services and support The address for IBM System x and xSeries information is http www ibm com systems x The address for IBM BladeCenter information is http www ibm com systems bladecenter The address for IBM IntelliStation information is http www ibm comj intellistation Copyright IBM Corp 2012 81 You can find service information for IBM systems and optional devices at http www ibm com supportportal 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 informat
80. es 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 correct problems Your server has the following RAS features 3 year parts and 3 year labor limited warranty for machine type 7912 Automatic error retry and recovery Automatic restart on nonmaskable interrupt NMI Automatic restart after a power failure Backup basic input output system switching under the control of the Integrated Management Module II IMM2 Built in monitoring for fan power temperature voltage and power supply redundancy Chipkill memory protection Diagnostic support for ServeRAID and Ethernet adapters Error codes and messages Error correcting code ECC L2 cache and system memory Integrated Management Module II IMM2 Menu driven setup system configuration and redundant array of independent disks RAID configuration programs Microprocessor built in self test BIST internal error signal monitoring configuration checking and microprocessor and voltage regulator module failure identification through light path diagnostics Memory mirroring support memory mirroring are mutually exclusive of each other Parity checking on the small computer system interface SCSI bus and PCI buses Power management Compliance with Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI Power on self test POST Predictive Failure Analysis PFA alerts on memor
81. etup utility menu only System Summary Select this choice to view configuration information including the ID speed and cache size of the microprocessors machine type and model of the server the serial number the system UUID and the amount of installed memory When you make configuration changes through other options in the Setup utility the changes are reflected in the system summary you cannot change settings directly in the system summary Product Data Select this choice to view the system board identifier the revision level or issue date of the firmware the integrated management module and diagnostics code and the version and date This choice is on the full Setup utility menu only e System Settings Select this choice to view or change the server component settings Processors Select this choice to view or change the processor settings Memory Select this choice to view or change the memory settings Devices and I O Ports Select this choice to view or change assignments for devices and input output I O ports You can configure the serial ports configure remote console redirection enable or disable integrated Ethernet controllers the SAS SATA controllers SATA optical drive channels PCI slots and video controller If you disable a device it cannot be configured and the operating system will not be able to detect it this is equivalent to disconnecting the device Power Select this choice to view or change
82. figuration Vital product data firmware and UEFI formerly BIOS configuration Hard disk drive health RAID controller configuration 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 You can also copy the log to a removable media and view the log from a web browser For additional information about DSA Preboot diagnostics see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD e Multi core processing The server supports up to two Intel Xeon E5 2600 series multi core microprocessors 8 System x iDataPlex dx360 M4 Types 7912 and 7913 User s Guide IBM Systems Director CD IBM Systems Director is a workgroup hardware management tool that you can use to centrally manage System x and xSeries servers For more information see the IBM Systems Director documentation on the IBM Systems Director CD and IBM Systems Director on page 12 IBM X Architecture technology IBM X Architecture technology combines proven innovative IBM designs to make your Intel processor based server powerful scalable and reliable For more information see http www ibm com servers eserver xseries xarchitecture enterprise index htm
83. g instructions for automating the activation and installation of the activation key by using IBM ToolsCenter or IBM Director see the IBM System x Features on Demand User s Guide at http www ibm com systems x fod under the Help section Using the embedded hypervisor The VMware ESXi embedded hypervisor is available on server models that come with an installed USB embedded hypervisor flash device The USB flash device comes installed in the USB connector on the system board Hypervisor is virtualization software that enables multiple operating systems to run on a host system at the same time The USB flash device is required to activate the hypervisor functions To start using the embedded hypervisor functions you must add the USB flash device to the boot order in the Setup utility To add the USB flash device to the boot order complete the following steps 1 Turn on the server Note Approximately 5 to 10 seconds after the server is connected to power the power control button becomes active 2 When the prompt lt F1 gt Setup is displayed press F1 From the Setup utility main menu select Boot Manager 4 Select Add Boot Option then select Embedded Hypervisor Press Enter and then select Esc 5 Select Change Boot Order and then select Commit Changes then press Enter 6 Select Save Settings and then select Exit Setup If the embedded hypervisor flash device image becomes corrupt you can use the VMware Recovery
84. gram To start the LSI Configuration Utility program complete the following steps 1 Turn on the server 72 System x iDataPlex dx360 M4 Types 7912 and 7913 User s Guide Note Approximately 5 to 10 seconds after the server is connected to power the power control button becomes active When the prompt lt F1 Setup gt is displayed press F1 If you have set an administrator password you are prompted to type the password Select System Settings Network or Storage depending on the type of your adapters Note Select System Settings gt Adapters and UEFI drivers for UEFI 2 0 and prior compliant adapters and drivers installed in the server Select Please refresh this page on the first visit and press Enter Select LSI controller_driver_name Driver and press Enter where controller_driver_name is the name of the SAS SATA controller driver For the SAS SATA controller driver name see the documentation that comes with your controller To perform storage management tasks follow the procedures in the documentation that comes with the SAS SATA controller When you have finished changing settings press Esc to exit from the program select Save to save the settings that you have changed Formatting a hard disk drive Low level formatting removes all data from the hard disk If there is data on the disk that you want to save back up the hard disk before you perform this procedure Note Before you format a hard disk make sure
85. gram online or out of band to modify UEFI settings from the command line without the need to restart the system to access the Setup utility You can also use the ASU program to configure the optional remote presence features or other IMM2 settings The remote presence features provide enhanced systems management capabilities In addition the ASU program provides limited settings for configuring the IPMI function in the IMM2 through the command line interface Use the command line interface to issue setup commands You can save any of the settings as a file and run the file as a script The ASU program supports scripting environments through a batch processing mode For more information and to download the ASU program go to http www ibm com support entry portal docdisplay Indocid TOOL ASU 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 To locate and install a newer version of IBM Systems Director complete the following steps 1 Check for the latest version of IBM Systems Director a Go tolhttp www ibm com systems software director downloads index html b If a newer version of IBM Systems Director than what comes with the server is shown in the drop down
86. gt Attach power cords to outlet Remove all cables from devices Turn device ON Ge oO N E Remove signal cables from connectors Safety ix Statement 2 A 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 The battery contains lithium and can explode if not properly used handled or disposed of Do not e Throw or immerse into water e Heat to more than 100 C 212 F e Repair or disassemble Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations X System x iDataPlex dx360 M4 Types 7912 and 7913 User s Guide Statement 3 A CAUTION When laser products such as CD ROMs DVD drives fiber optic devices or transmitters are installed note the following e 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 e Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure A DANGER Some laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser diode Note the following Laser radiation when open Do not stare into the beam do not view directly with optica
87. gt asu set SYSTEM PROD_DATA SysInfoProdIdentifier lt system model gt asu set SYSTEM_PROD_DATA SysInfoSerialNum lt s n gt asu set SYSTEM PROD_DATA SysEncloseAssetTag lt asset_tag gt Remote LAN access type the command Note When using the remote LAN access method to access IMM2 using the LAN from a client the host and the imm_external_ip address are required parameters host lt imm_external_ip gt user lt imm_user_id gt password lt imm_password gt Where imm_external_ip The external IMM LAN IP address There is no default value This parameter is required imm_user_id The IMM account 1 of 12 accounts The default value is USERID imm_password The IMM account password 1 of 12 accounts The default value is PASSWORD with a zero O not an O The following commands are examples of using the userid and password default values and not using the default values Examples that do not use the userid and password default values asu set SYSTEM _PROD_DATA SysInfoProdName lt m t_model gt host lt imm_ip gt user lt imm_user_id gt password lt imm_password gt asu set SYSTEM PROD_DATA SysInfoProdIdentifier lt system model gt host lt imm_ip gt user lt imm_user_id gt password lt imm_password gt asu set SYSTEM PROD_DATA SysInfoSerialNum lt s n gt host lt imm_ip gt user lt imm_user_id gt password lt imm_password gt asu set SYSTEM PROD_DATA SysEncloseAssetTag lt asset_tag gt host
88. h two dx360 M4 system board trays 2U GPGPU server The 2U GPGPU server consists of one dx360 M4 system board tray with the GPGPU enclosure that is installed in a 2U chassis The GPGPU enclosure provides one additional 3 5 inch hard disk bay and two PCle slots full height full length You can configure the 2U GPGPU server with up to four PCle slots with up to two 3 5 inch hard disk drives or up to four 2 5 inch hard disk drives or up to eight 1 8 inch solid state drives by using the converter kit The following illustration shows two installed 3 5 inch simple swap SATA hard disk drives GPGPU enclosure Four PCle card slots Two hard disk Q drive bays dx360 M4 lt system board tray 2U chassis with one dx360 M4 system board tray and GPGPU enclosure Chapter 2 Components features and controls 17 Operator panel controls connectors LEDs and power This section describes the controls and light emitting diodes LEDs and how to turn the server on and off This section describes the controls connectors and light emitting diodes LEDs and how to turn the system board tray on and off Front view The following illustration shows the controls connectors and
89. h water to become wet and promote ionic conduction 3 ANSI ISA 71 04 1985 Environmental conditions for process measurement and control systems Airborne contaminants Instrument Society of America Research Triangle Park North Carolina U S A Documentation format The publications for this product are in Adobe Portable Document Format PDF and should be compliant with accessibility standards If you experience difficulties when you use the PDF files and want to request a web based format or accessible PDF document for a publication direct your mail to the following address Information Development IBM Corporation 205 A015 3039 E Cornwallis Road PO Box 12195 Research Triangle Park North Carolina 27709 2195 Appendix B Notices 85 U S A 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 Telecommunication regulatory statement This product is not intended to be connected directly or indirectly by any means whatsoever to interfaces of public telecommunications networks nor is it intended to be used in a public services network Electronic emission notices When you attach a monitor to the equipment you must use the designated monitor cable and any interference suppression devices that are supplied with the moni
90. hard disk drive 30 system board tray 54 system board tray cover 52 installing optional devices 23 integrated functions 7 integrated management module Il overview 8 programs 58 using 67 introduction 1 IP address obtaining for IMM2 68 J jumpers system board 15 L LED Ethernet activity 19 Ethernet connection 19 hard drive activity 18 power on 18 system locator 18 system error 18 legacy operating system requirement 60 License Agreement for Machine Code 4 Licenses and Attributions Documents 4 Linux license agreement 4 local area network LAN 9 LSI Configuration Utility program starting 72 using 72 92 System x iDataPlex dx360 M4 Types 7912 and 7913 User s Guide M management system 8 memory 9 installing 37 specifications 6 two DIMM per channel 2DPC 38 memory mirrored channel DIMM population sequence 40 memory mirroring description 40 memory rank sparing description 40 memory support 9 menu choices Setup utility 61 microprocessor 8 connector location 14 installing 42 specifications 6 mirroring mode 40 N NOS installation with ServerGuide 60 without ServerGuide 61 notes 5 notes important 84 notices 83 electronic emission 86 FCC ClassA 86 notices and statements 5 O obtaining IP address for IMM2 68 online publications 5 optional devices installing 23 P particulate contamination 6 85 password 65 administrator 65 power on 65 password power on switch on system board 65 PCI conn
91. hetsinformasjonen Safety Information for du installerer dette produktet Przed zainstalowaniem tego produktu nale y zapozna sie z ksi k Informacje dotycz ce bezpiecze stwa Safety Information Antes de instalar este produto leia as Informa es sobre Seguran a epez ycTaHoBKoN nposyKTa MPO4TUTE NHCTpYKUMN NO TEXHNKE 6ezonacHocTn Pred in tal ciou tohto zariadenia si pe taje Bezpe nostn predpisy Pred namestitvijo tega proizvoda preberite Varnostne informacije Antes de instalar este producto lea la informaci n de seguridad L s s kerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den h r produkten Bu r n kurmadan nce g venlik bilgilerini okuyun Copyright IBM Corp 2012 vii GHPRH JARAJ ARAR AA DARA yay Air 035 ipdagi Maai 9 bo uiid BY Gudan 95 jan Youq mwngz yungh canjbinj neix gaxgonq itdingh aeu doeg aen canjbinj soengq cungj vahgangj ancien siusik Important Each caution and danger statement in this documentation is labeled with a number This number is used to cross reference an English language caution or danger statement with translated versions of the caution or danger statement in the Safety Information document For example if a caution statement is labeled Statement 1 translations for that caution statement are in the Safety Information document under Statement 1 Be sure to read all caution and danger statements in this document before you perform the procedure
92. id you receive a message from the web interface when you attempt to start the remote presence feature indicating that the Integrated Management Module Advanced Upgrade is required to use the remote presence feature The remote presence feature provides the following functions e Remotely viewing video with graphics resolutions up to 1600 x 1200 at 75 Hz regardless of the system state Chapter 4 Configuration information and instructions 69 e Remotely accessing the server using the keyboard and mouse from a remote client e Mapping the CD or DVD drive diskette drive and USB flash drive on a remote client and mapping ISO and diskette image files as virtual drives that are available for use by the server e Uploading a diskette image to the IMM memory and mapping it to the server as a virtual drive The blue screen capture feature captures the video display contents before the IMM restarts the server when the IMM detects an operating system hang condition A system administrator can use the blue screen capture to assist in determining the cause of the hang condition Enabling the remote presence feature To enable the remote presence feature complete the following steps 1 Install the Integrated Management Module Advanced Upgrade 2 Turn on the server Note Approximately 20 to 40 seconds after the server is connected to power the power control button becomes active For more information on Features on Demand FoD includin
93. infocenter director v6r1 x index jsp topic director_6 1 fgmO_main html and the Systems Management web page at http www ibm com systems management which presents an overview of IBM Systems Management and IBM Systems Director The UpdateXpress System Packs The UpdateXpress System Pack Installer detects supported and installed device drivers and firmware in the server and installs available updates For additional information and to download the UpdateXpress System Pack Installer go to the ToolsCenter for System x and BladeCenter at go to http www ibm com systems support supportsite wss docdisplay Indocid SERV XPRESS amp brandind 5000008 12 System x iDataPlex dx360 M4 Types 7912 and 7913 User s Guide Chapter 2 Components features and controls This section describes the server components and configurations the server controls and light emitting diodes LEDs and how to turn the system board tray on and off System board tray components The following illustration shows the major components in the dx360 M4 Type 7912 system board tray Note The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware System board tray cover Power supply PCI riser paddle card lt gt eo 3 5 inch simple swap 2 5 inch backplate simple swap KR System board tray backplate ackp 6 1 8 inch simple swap backplate 3 5 inch simple swap hard disk drive 3 5 inch filler panel
94. ing optional devices Instructions for IBM Business Partners How to send DSA data to IBM Installation guidelines System reliability guidelines Working inside the server with the power on Handling static sensitive devices Removing the 2U chassis from a rack Removing a system board tray from a 2U chassis Removing the system board tray cover Removing a GPGPU enclosure Installing drives Installing a simple swap hard disk drive Installing an adapter Installing an adapter in the system board tray Installing an adapter in the GPGPU enclosure PCI slot 30 or slot 4 Installing an adapter in the GPGPU enclosure PCI slot 1 or slot 2 Installing the optional dual port network adapter Installing a memory module DIMM installation sequence Memory mirrored channel Memory rank sparing Installing a DIMM Installing an additional microprocessor and heat sink Thermal grease a Installing a hot swap AC power supply Copyright IBM Corp 2012 Completing the installation Reinstalling the system board tray cover Reinstalling a GPGPU enclosure Reinstalling a system board tray in a 2U chassis Installing the 2U chassis in a rack Connecting the cables Updating the server configuration Chapter 4 Configuration information and instructions Updating the firmware Configuring the server Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD Using the Setup utility oh ge a Using the Boot Manager program St
95. ion about which products are supported by Support Line in your country or region see http www ibm com services sl products For more information about Support Line and other IBM services see http www ibm com services or see http www ibm com planetwide for support telephone numbers 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 a Business Partner on the right side of the page For IBM support telephone numbers see http www ibm com planetwide In the U S and Canada call 1 800 IBM SERV 1 800 426 7378 In the U S and Canada hardware service and support is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week In the U K these services are available Monday through Friday from 9 a m to 6 p m IBM Taiwan product service a IBM Em RT El BERKER ER AR ZH GAL APACER 7 SE ii 0800 016 888 IBM Taiwan product service contact information IBM Taiwan Corporation 3F No 7 Song Ren Rd Taipei Taiwan Telephone 0800 016 888 82 System x iDataPlex dx360 M4 Types 7912 and 7913 User s Guide Appendix B Notices Trademarks This information was developed for products and services offered in the U S A IBM may not offer the products services or features discussed in this documen
96. ive installing 30 SMP 8 software service and support 82 specifications 6 starting LSI Configuration Utility program 72 server firmware 67 Setup utility 61 statements and notices 5 static sensitive devices handling 26 support website 81 symmetric multiprocessing 8 system error LED front 18 locator LED front 18 system board jumpers 15 power on password switch 65 system board layouts 13 system reliability guidelines 25 system board connectors 13 14 system board tray installing 54 power features 19 removing 27 turning off 20 turning on 20 system board tray cover installing 52 removing 28 system board tray shutdown 20 systems management 8 10 Ethernet connector 19 systems management tool IBM Systems Director 12 T telephone numbers 82 thermal grease 48 TOE 7 ToolsCenter for System x and BladeCenter 24 trademarks 83 turning off the system board tray 20 turning on the system board tray 20 two DIMM per channel 2DPC requirement 38 U United States electronic emission Class A notice 86 United States FCC Class A notice 86 UpdateXpress 57 UpdateXpress System Packs 12 updating firmware 57 IBM Systems Director 74 server configuration 56 server firmware 43 Systems Director IBM 74 USB connector 19 using embedded hypervisor 70 IMM2 67 integrated management module II 67 remote presence feature 69 the LSI Configuration Utility program 72 the Setup utility 61 utility Setup 61 Utility program IB
97. l Active Memory The Active Memory feature improves the reliability of memory through memory mirroring Memory mirroring mode replicates and stores data on two pairs of DIMMs within two channels simultaneously If a failure occurs the memory controller switches from the primary pair of memory DIMMs to the backup pair of DIMMs For more information about installing DIMMs for memory mirroring see Large system memory capacity The memory bus supports up to 512 GB of system memory when using load reduction DIMMs The server supports up to 128 GB if unbuffered DIMMs are installed The memory controller supports error correcting code ECC for up to 16 industry standard 1066 1333 and 1600 MHz DDR3 third generation double data rate synchronous dynamic random access memory SDRAM dual inline memory modules DIMMs IBM ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD which you can download from the web provides programs to help you set up the server and install a Windows operating system The ServerGuide program detects installed optional hardware devices and provides the correct configuration programs and device drivers For more information about the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD see Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD on page 59 Integrated network support The server comes with an integrated dual port Intel Gigabit Ethernet controller which supports connection to a 10 M
98. l GPGPU enclosure the riser card and adapters are attached to the GPGPU enclosure This procedure assumes that a GPGPU enclosure is already installed on the system board tray This topic describes installing an adapter in a PCI expansion slot to PCI riser card assembly for PCI slot 1 or slot 2 with GPGPU enclosure installed To install an adapter complete the following steps 1 gt Read the safety information that begins on page vii and Installation guidelines on page 23 Turn off the system board tray and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables if necessary see Turning off the system board tray on page 20 If the system board tray is installed in a chassis remove it see Removing al system board tray from a 2U chassis on page 27 and set it upside down on a flat static protective surface Carefully put the GPGPU enclosure upside down so the adapters can be installed under the GPGPU enclosure Align the adapter with the PCI connector on the riser card and the guide on the external end of the riser card Press the retention clip and put the adapter through so the adapter is held inside the retention clip Make sure the adapter is 34 System x iDataPlex dx360 M4 Types 7912 and 7913 User s Guide mounted by the retention bracket Press the adapter firmly into the PCI connector on the riser card Retention bracket Retention clip 7 Connect the cable
99. l instruments and avoid direct exposure to the beam A Class 1 Laser Product Laser Klasse 1 Laser Klass 1 Luokan 1 Laserlaite Appareil A Laser de Classe 1 Safety X Statement 4 A gt 18 kg 39 7 Ib gt 32 kg 70 5 Ib gt 55 kg 121 2 Ib CAUTION Use safe practices when lifting Statement 5 AA CAUTION The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device The device also might have more than one power cord To remove all electrical current from the device ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source AA 2 0m m 10 m Statement 6 A 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 AA Xii System x iDataPlex dx360 M4 Types 7912 and 7913 User s Guide 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 If you suspect a problem with one of these parts contact a service technician Statement 12 A CAUTION The following label indicates a hot surface nearby A Safety Xiii Statement 26 A CAUTION Do not place any object on top of rack mounte
100. language in the Safety Information document Depending on the server model additional documentation might be included on the IBM System x Documentation CD The System x and BladeCenter Tools Center is an online information center that contains information about tools for updating managing and deploying firmware device drivers and operating systems The System x and BladeCenter Tools Center is at http publib boulder ibm com infocenter toolsctr v1r0 index jsp The server might have features that are not described in the documentation that you received with the server 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 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 Each statement is numbered for reference to the corresponding statement in your language in the Safety Information document The following notices and statements are used in this document e Note These notices provide important tips guidance or advice e Important These notices provide information or advice that might help you avoid inconvenient or p
101. logical drives Important Before you install a legacy operating system such as VMware on a server with an LSI SAS controller you must first complete the following steps 1 Update the device driver for the LSI SAS controller to the latest level 2 In the Setup utility set Legacy Only as the first option in the boot sequence in the Boot Manager menu 3 Using the LSI Configuration Utility program select a boot drive For detailed information and instructions go to https www 947 ibm com systems support supportsite wss docdisplay Indocid MIGR 5083225 Typical operating system installation The ServerGuide program can reduce the time it takes to install an operating system It provides the device drivers that are required for your hardware and for the operating system that you are installing This section describes a typical ServerGuide operating system installation Note Features and functions can vary slightly with different versions of the ServerGuide program 1 After you have completed the setup process the operating system installation program starts You will need your operating system CD to complete the installation 2 The ServerGuide program stores information about the server model service processor hard disk drive controllers and network adapters Then the program checks the CD for newer device drivers This information is stored and then passed to the operating system installation program 60 System x iDat
102. losure release latches 2 Orient the GPGPU enclosure above the system board tray 3 Lower the GPGPU enclosure so that the pins at the rear slide down into the slots at the rear of the system board tray Before you close the cover make sure that all components are installed and seated correctly all internal cables are correctly routed and you have not left loose tools or parts inside the system board tray Attention e Make sure that cables are not routed on top of the server components nor block any connectors e Make sure that cables are not pinched by the server components 4 If you disconnected cables when you removed the enclosure reconnect them 5 Pivot the GPGPU enclosure down onto the system board tray until it docks into place 6 Reconnect cables to the power board on the system board tray if they were disconnected 7 Install the system board tray in the chassis see Reinstalling a system board tray in a 2U chassis Reinstalling a system board tray in a 2U chassis To reinstall a system board tray in a 2U chassis complete the following steps 1 Make sure that the levers are in the open position before installing node into chassis Slide the system board tray into the chassis until it stops Close the two release latches inward Reconnect the cables on the front of the system board tray Eo on the system board tray see Turning on the system board tray on page 20 6 Make sure that the po
103. lt imm_ip gt user lt imm_user_id gt password lt imm_password gt Examples that do use the userid and password default values asu set SYSTEM _PROD_DATA SysInfoProdName lt m t_model gt host lt imm_ip gt asu set SYSTEM PROD_DATA SysInfoProdIdentifier lt system model gt host lt imm_ip gt asu set SYSTEM PROD_DATA SysInfoSerialNum lt s n gt host lt imm_ip gt asu set SYSTEM _PROD_DATA SysEncloseAssetTag lt asset_tag gt host lt imm_ip gt Bootable media Chapter 4 Configuration information and instructions 79 You can also build a bootable media using the applications available through the Tools Center website at http publib boulder ibm com infocenter toolsctr v1rO index jspt From the left pane click IBM System x and BladeCenter Tools Center then click Tool reference for the available tools 4 Restart the server 80 System x iDataPlex dx360 M4 Types 7912 and 7913 User s Guide 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 Before you call Before you call make sure that you have taken these steps to try to
104. mponent then carefully remove the microprocessor from the package Release the sides of the cover and remove the cover from the installation tool The microprocessor is preinstalled on the installation tool Installation tool Microprocessor Note Do not touch the microprocessor contacts Contaminants on the microprocessor contacts such as oil from your skin can cause connection failures between the contacts and the socket Align the installation tool with the microprocessor socket The installation tool rests flush on the socket only if properly aligned Alignment pins Install the microprocessor using the following instructions for your installation tool e If using Installation Tool A twist the handle on the microprocessor tool assembly counterclockwise to the open position to insert the microprocessor into the socket and lift the installation tool out of the socket e If using Installation Tool B twist the handle of the installation tool assembly counterclockwise until the microprocessor is inserted into the socket and lift the installation tool out of the socket The following illustration shows the tool handle in the open position Chapter 3 Installing optional devices 45 Handle Installation tool AS Attention e Do not press the microprocessor into the socket e Make sure that the microprocessor is oriented
105. non UEFI legacy network device for the next boot only complete the following steps 1 Turn on the server see Turning on the system board tray on page 20 2 When the prompt Press lt F1 gt Setup is displayed press F1 If you have set an administrator password you must type the administrator password to access the full Setup utility menu If you do not type the administrator password a limited Setup utility menu is available From the Setup utility main menu select Boot Manager Select Add Boot Option then select Generic Boot Option Select Legacy Only Press Esc three times to return to the Setup utility main menu Select Save Settings and then select Exit Setup oY Cte 0 Note Press Ctrl P when prompted during POST to access the PXE boot agent utility program Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller The Ethernet controllers are integrated on the system board They provide an interface for connecting to a 10 Mbps 100 Mbps or 1 Gbps network and provide full duplex FDX capability which enables simultaneous transmission and reception of data on the network If the Ethernet ports in the server support auto negotiation the controllers detect the data transfer rate 1OBASE T 100BASE TX or 1000BASE T and duplex mode full duplex or half duplex of the network and automatically operate at that rate and mode You do not have to set any jumpers or configure the controllers However you must install a device driver
106. opyright IBM Corp 2012 57 Configuring the server The ServerGuide program provides software setup tools and installation tools that are designed for the server Use this CD during the installation of the server to configure basic hardware features such as an integrated SAS SATA controller with RAID capabilities and to simplify the installation of your operating system For information about using this CD see Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD on page 59 In addition to the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD you can use the following configuration programs to customize the server hardware Setup utility The Setup utility is part of the basic input output system firmware Use it to change interrupt request IRQ settings change the startup device sequence set the date and time and set passwords For information about using this program see Using the Setup utility on page 61 Boot Manager program The Boot Manager program is part of the server firmware Use it to override the startup sequence that is set in the Setup utility and temporarily assign a device to be first in the startup sequence For more information about using this program see Using the Boot Manager program on page 66 Integrated management module Il Use the integrated management module II IMM2 for configuration to update the firmware and sensor data record SDR data and to remotely manage a network For information about using IM
107. or solid state drives or four 1 8 inch simple swap solid state drives Expansion slots Up to four PCI Express slots per chassis Support for the following riser cards 2U Compute server Four PCI Express x16 x8 mechanically slots PCle3 0 full height half length 2U GPGPU server Two PCI Express x16 x8 mechanically slots PCle3 0 full height half length Two PCI Express x16 x16 mechanically slots PCle3 0 full height full length Memory Minimum 2 GB Maximum 512 GB 64 GB using Unbuffered DIMMs UDIMMs 128 GB using Registered DIMMs RDIMMs 512 GB using Load Reduction DIMMs LRDIMMs Type PC3 6400 PC3 8500 PC3 10600 PC3 12800 or PC3 14900 single rank dual rank or quad rank ECC registered or unbuffered double data rate 3 DDR3 1066 1333 1600 and 1866 MHz SDRAM DIMMs Slots 16 eight per microprocessor Supports depending on the model 2 GB and 4 GB Unbuffered DIMMs 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB and 16 GB Registered DIMMs 32 GB Load Reduced DIMMs Environment e Air temperature Server on 5 C to 40 C 41 F to 104 F altitude 0 to 950 m 0 to 3116 ft Derate maximum temperature by 1 C for every 175 m 574 ft increase in elevation to a maximum of 3050 m 10004 ft at an ambient temperature of 5 C to 28 C 41 F to 82 F Notes 1 microprocessor E5 2690 temperature 5 C to 35 C 41 F to 95 F altitude 0 to 950 m 0 to
108. ou enable the memory rank sparing feature you must install two or three DIMMs on the same channel per microprocessor at a time The first two DIMMs must be in the same channel The sparing DIMM must be identical or larger in size type rank and organization but not in speed The channels run at the speed of the slowest DIMM in any of the channels The maximum available memory is reduced to two thirds or one half of the installed memory when memory rank sparing mode is enabled Installing a DIMM To install a DIMM complete the following steps 1 Read the safety information that begins on page viil and Installation guidelines on page 23 Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables if necessary If the system board tray is installed in a chassis remove it see Removing a ystem board tray from a 2U chassis on page 27 Remove the system board tray cover see Removing the system board tray lover on page 28 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 m f DIMM al Retaining ai l Alignment tab 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 Turn the DIMM so that the alignment slot align correctly with the alignmen
109. r devices and I O ports e Set the date and time e Set the startup characteristics of the server and the order of startup devices e Set and change settings for advanced hardware features e View set and change settings for power management features e View and clear error logs e Change interrupt request IRQ settings e Resolve configuration conflicts Starting the Setup utility To start the Setup utility complete the following steps 1 Turn on the server Note Approximately 5 to 10 seconds after the server is connected to power the power control button becomes active 2 When the prompt lt F1 gt Setup is displayed press F1 If you have set an administrator password you must type the administrator password to access the full Setup utility menu If you do not type the administrator password a limited Setup utility menu is available 3 Select settings to view or change Setup utility menu choices The following choices are on the Setup utility main menu for the UEFI Depending on the version of the firmware some menu choices might differ slightly from these descriptions Chapter 4 Configuration information and instructions 61 e System Information 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 S
110. r is available for purchase e Systems management capabilities The server comes with an integrated management module II IMM2 When the IMM2 is used with the systems management software that comes with the server you can manage the functions of the server locally and remotely The IMM2 also provides system monitoring event recording and network alert capability The system management connector on the rear of the server is dedicated to the IMM2 The dedicated system management connector provides additional security by physically separating the management network traffic from the production network You can use the Setup utility to configure the server to use a dedicated systems management network or a shared network e TCP IP offload engine TOE support The Ethernet controllers in the server support TOE which is a technology that offloads the TCP IP flow from the microprocessor and I O subsystem to increase the speed of the TCP IP flow When an operating system that supports TOE is running on the server and TOE is enabled the server supports TOE operation See the operating system documentation for information about enabling TOE Note As of the date of this document the Linux operating system does not support TOE 10 System x iDataPlex dx360 M4 Types 7912 and 7913 User s Guide Reliability availability and serviceability Three important computer design features are reliability availability and serviceability RAS The RAS featur
111. r to view the POST error messages System Event Log Select this choice to view the IMM2 system event log Clear System Event Log Select this choice to clear the IMM2 system event log e User Security Select this choice to set change or clear passwords See Passwords on page 65 for more information This choice is on the full and limited Setup utility menu Set Power on Password Select this choice to set or change a power on password For more information s e f Power on passwort on page Galior more information Clear Power on Password Select this choice to clear a power on password For more information see Power on passvora oni page sl lor more information Set Administrator Password Select this choice to set or change an administrator password An administrator password is intended to be used by a system administrator it limits access to the full Setup utility menu If an administrator password is set the full Setup utility menu is available only if you type the administrator password at the password prompt For more information see Administrator password on page 66 Clear Administrator Password Select this choice to clear an administrator password For more information see Administrator password on page 66 e Save Settings Select this choice to save the changes that you have made in the settings e Restore Settings Select this choice to cancel the changes that you have ma
112. rademarks and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Oracle and or its affiliates Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds in the United States other countries or both Microsoft Windows and Windows NT are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States other countries or both UNIX is a registered trademark of The Open Group in the United States and other countries Important notes Processor speed indicates the internal clock speed of the microprocessor other factors also affect application performance CD or DVD drive speed is the variable read rate Actual speeds vary and are often less than the possible maximum When referring to processor storage real and virtual storage or channel volume KB stands for 1024 bytes MB stands for 1 048 576 bytes and GB stands for 1 073 741 824 bytes When referring to hard disk drive capacity or communications volume MB stands for 1 000 000 bytes and GB stands for 1 000 000 000 bytes Total user accessible capacity can vary depending on operating environments Maximum internal hard disk drive capacities assume the replacement of any standard hard disk drives and population of all hard disk drive bays with the largest currently supported drives that are available from IBM 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
113. roblem situations e Attention These notices indicate potential damage to programs devices or data An attention notice is placed just before the instruction or situation in which damage might occur e Caution These statements indicate situations that can be potentially hazardous to you A caution statement is placed just before the description of a potentially hazardous procedure step or situation Danger These statements indicate situations that can be potentially lethal or extremely hazardous to you A danger statement is placed just before the description of a potentially lethal or extremely hazardous procedure step or situation Chapter 1 Introduction 5 Features and specifications The following information is a summary of the features and specifications of the hardware Depending on the hardware configuration some features might not be available or some specifications might not apply Table 1 Features and specifications Microprocessor e Supports up to two Intel Xeon E5 2600 series multi core microprocessors e QuickPath Interconnect QPI links speed up to 8 0 GT per second Note e Use the Setup utility program to determine the type and speed of the microprocessors For alist of supported microprocessors see http www ibm com servers eserver serverproven compat us Hard disk drives The system board tray and GPGPU enclosure support one 3 5 inch simple swap SATA two 2 5 inch simple swap SATA SAS
114. rocessor Notes 1 You can install DIMMs for microprocessor 2 as soon as you install microprocessor 2 you do not have to wait until all of the DIMM slots for microprocessor 1 are filled 2 DIMM slots 9 16 are reserved for microprocessor 2 thus DIMM slots 9 16 are enabled when microprocessor 2 is installed The following illustration shows the location of the DIMM connectors on the system board Microprocessor 1 rar m m guyuyg CPU1 O99Q9 ZZzZz z ZZzZz z ZZzZz z z lt z lt lt ooNO 0 ROD H m A n eA Hmm anna Eo 1 fi Oi TO Ey ed Ey eres Ey ey ey ey Wo a QO909 yuuuu ZZzZz z ZZ 2 lt lt z lt z lt lt lt z lt z lt z DARD CPU2 25 Rue we Microprocessor 2 DIMM installation sequence Depending on the server model the server may come with a minimum of one 2 GB or
115. rrored channel is enabled For example if you install 64 GB of memory using RDIMMs only 32 GB of addressable memory is available when you use memory mirrored channel The following table shows the memory channel interface layout with the DIMM installation sequence for memory mirrored channel Table 4 Memory channel interface layout Memory channel DIMM connector Channel 0 7 8 15 16 Channel 1 5 6 13 14 Channel 2 1 2 9 10 Channel 3 3 4 11 12 The following table shows the installation sequence for memory mirrored channel Table 5 Memory mirroring mode DIMM population sequence Number of installed microprocessor DIMM connector in pair Microprocessor 1 1 CPU only 1 3 gt 6 8 gt 2 4 gt 5 7 Microprocessor 1 and microprocessor 2 1 3 9 11 gt 6 8 14 16 gt 2 4 10 12 gt 5 7 13 15 Memory rank sparing The memory rank sparing feature disables the failed memory from the system configuration and activates a rank sparing DIMM to replace the failed active DIMM You can enable either memory rank sparing or memory mirrored channel in the 40 System x iDataPlex dx360 M4 Types 7912 and 7913 User s Guide Setup utility see Using the Setup utility on page 61 When you use the memory rank sparing feature consider the following information The memory rank sparing feature is supported on server models with an Intel Xeon E5 2600 series microprocessor When y
116. rviceability on page 11 1 Racks are marked in vertical increments of 1 75 inches each Each increment is referred to as a unit or a U A 1 U high device is approximately 1 75 inches tall Copyright IBM Corp 2012 1 You can obtain up to date information about the server and other IBM server products at Athttp Avww ibm com support you can create a personalized support page by identifying IBM products that are of interest to you From this personalized page you can subscribe to weekly e mail notifications about new technical documents search for information and downloads and access various administrative services If you participate in the IBM client reference program you can share information about your use of technology best practices and innovative solutions build a professional network and gain visibility for your business For more information about the IBM client reference program see http www ibm com ibm clientreference 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 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 To check for updates go to http www ibm com supportportal
117. s Read any additional safety information that comes with the server or optional device before you install the device viii System x iDataPlex dx360 M4 Types 7912 and 7913 User s Guide Attention Use No 26 AWG or larger UL listed or CSA certified telecommunication line cord Statement 1 AA DANGER Electrical current from power telephone and communication cables is hazardous To avoid a shock hazard Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation maintenance or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm e Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet this product e When possible use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal cables e Never turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire water or structural damage e Disconnect the attached power cords telecommunications systems networks and modems before you open the device covers unless instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration procedures installing moving or opening covers on this product or attached devices e Connect to properly wired outlets any equipment that will be attached to e Connect and disconnect cables as described in the following table when To Connect To Disconnect Turn everything OFF Turn everything OFF First attach all cables to devices First remove power cords from outlet Attach signal cables to connectors FoN
118. s such as oil from your skin can cause connection failures between the contacts and the socket Do not allow the thermal grease on the microprocessor and heat sink to come in contact with anything Contact with any surface can contaminate the thermal grease and the microprocessor socket Do not use any tools or sharp objects to lift the locking levers on the microprocessor socket Doing so might result in permanent damage to the system board Each microprocessor socket must always contain either a socket cover or a microprocessor and heat sink Be sure to use only the installation tools provided with the new microprocessor to remove or install the microprocessor Do not use any other tool When installing multiple microprocessors open one microprocessor socket at a time to avoid damaging other microprocessor socket contacts The microprocessor installation tool has the microprocessor installed on the tool and may have a protective cover over the microprocessor Do not use the tool or remove the cover until you are instructed to do so Note Be sure to use the installation tool that comes with your microprocessor installation tool assembly The server supports up to two multi core microprocessors See http www ibm com systems info x86servers serverproven compat us for a list of supported microprocessors The first microprocessor must always be installed in microprocessor socket 1 on the system board When one microprocessor is
119. s shown on the existing GPGPwUs in the server Chapter 3 Installing optional devices 31 Installing an adapter in the system board tray PCI riser card assembly_ PCle adapter SS 5 a Yo Riser card assembly connector lt 6 y System board tray To install an adapter to a PCI riser card assembly complete the following steps Read the safety information that begins on page ii and Installation guidelines on page 23 2 Ifthe system board tray is installed in a chassis remove it see Removing a system board tray from a 2U chassis on page 27 3 If an expansion enclosure is installed on the system board tray remove it see Removing a GPGPU enclosure on page 29 otherwise remove the system board tray cover see ba 4 Touch the static protective package that contains the adapter that you are installing to any unpainted metal surface on the chassis or rack then remove the adapter from the static protective package Avoid touching the components and gold edge connectors on the adapter 5 See the documentation that comes with the adapter to determine whether you must set any jumpers or switches 6 Align the adapter with the PCle slot on the riser card assembly then press the adapter into the slot Notes a Ensure that the tab on the riser card bracket is properly aligned with the slot on the adapter bracket b Make sure that the adapter is inserted carefully Improper installation of an
120. s to the adapter 8 Carefully put the GPGPU enclosure from the upside down position to the normal position 9 Connect the cables to the system board tray Attention e Make sure that cables are not routed on top of the server components nor block any connectors e Make sure that cables are not pinched by the server components If you have other devices to install or remove do so now Otherwise go to Completing the installation on page 52 Installing the optional dual port network adapter You can purchase a dual port network adapter 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 To install the network adapter complete the following steps Chapter 3 Installing optional devices 35 u r Network gt adapter Network adapter connector GS 1 Read the safety information that begins on page vii and Installation guidelines on page 23 2 Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords Ifthe system board tray is installed in a chassis remove it see Removing a system board tray from a 2U chassis on page 27 4 Ifa GPGPU enclosure is installed on the system board tray remove it see Removing a GPGPU enclosure on page 29 otherwise remove the a tray cover see Removing the system board tray cover on page w 5 Remove the PCI riser car
121. s which are included in the Enterprise rack rail kit Chapter 3 Installing optional devices 55 4 Install any system board trays that you removed when you removed the chassis see Reinstalling a system board tray in a 2U chassis on page 54 5 Reconnect the external cables 6 Reconnect power cords if necessary Connecting the cables Attention To prevent damage to equipment connect cables before you turn on the system board tray All cable connections other than power are on the front of the server See Operator panel controls connectors LEDs and power on page 18 for connector locations You must turn off the server before you connect or disconnect cables See the documentation that comes with any external devices for additional cabling instructions It might be easier for you to route cables before you connect the devices to the server Updating the server configuration When you start the server for the first time after you add or remove a device you might receive a message that the configuration has changed The Setup utility starts automatically so that you can save the new configuration settings Some optional devices have device drivers that you must install For information about installing device drivers see the documentation that comes with each device If the server has an optional RAID adapter and you have installed or removed a hard disk drive see the documentation that comes with the RAID a
122. shows a 2U chassis The 2U chassis contains a power supply and a fan assembly that provide operating power and cooling for all components in the chassis The 2U chassis can support two system board trays or one system board tray with an expansion enclosure Fan assembly Power supply cage 16 System x iDataPlex dx360 M4 Types 7912 and 7913 User s Guide Hardware configuration examples The 2U chassis supports the following iDataPlex dx360 M4 configurations e 2U compute server a 2U chassis that contains two dx360 M4 system board trays e 2U GPGPU server a 2U chassis that contains one dx360 M4 system board tray and a GPGPU enclosure Note The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware 2U compute server The 2U compute server consists of two identical dx360 M4 system board trays that are installed in a 2U chassis Each system board tray has two PCI adapter connectors and one 3 5 inch hard disk drive bay that might be configured to hold two 2 5 inch hard disk drives or four 1 8 inch solid state drives One hard disk drive dx360 M4 bay per system board tray system board tray U Bo L oG jo oeo mol U i Me_ ee EMO Has am 2U chassis wit
123. sition pins 2 and 3 Use the backup copy of the server firmware until the primary copy is restored After the primary copy is restored turn off the server then move the JP3 jumper back to the primary position pins 1 and 2 Using the integrated management module Il The integrated management module Il IMM2 is the second generation of the IMM Unlike the first generation of IMM the IMM2 has three levels of firmware basic standard and premium The level of IMM2 firmware in your server depends on the server platform IMM2 basic firmware provides server management through the Intelligent Platform Management Interface IPMI IMM2 standard firmware provides basic functionality plus the ability to manage servers through other user interfaces such as the web Telnet Secure Shell SSH and Simple Network Management Protocol SNMP IMM2 premium firmware provides standard functionality plus remote presence capability Some servers that come with IMM2 basic or standard firmware might have an option to upgrade the IMM2 firmware to a higher level If you add the service processor upgrade option to IMM2 basic firmware the result is IMM2 standard functionality If you add the remote presence upgrade option to IMM2 standard firmware the result is IMM2 premium functionality Note You cannot upgrade IMM2 basic firmware directly to IMM2 premium firmware by using the remote presence upgrade option You must use the service processor upgrade option
124. system board tray see Turning off the system board tray on page 20 for more information Remove external cables System x iDataPlex dx360 M4 Types 7912 and 7913 User s Guide Remove any installed system board trays see Removing a system board tray from a 2U chassis If the iDataPlex does not equip with the rail having power cord retention feature remove power cords Loosen the two screws that secure the chassis slide the chassis out Set it on a flat static protective surface If you are replacing a damaged chassis remove the fan assembly and power supply cage from the chassis and place them on a static protective surface or install them in the new chassis see Removing the 2U chassis fan assembly and Removing a power supply from a 2U chassis on the Problem Determination and Service Guide If you are instructed to return the 2U chassis follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you Removing a system board tray from a 2U chassis Note If two system board trays are installed in a 2U chassis they can be removed independently of each other To remove a system board tray from a 2U chassis complete the following steps 1 2 3 4 Read the safety information that begins on page vii and Installation guidelines on page 23 If the system board tray is operating shut down the operating system then press the power control bu
125. t IP address for the IMM2 of 192 168 70 125 To locate the IP address complete the following steps 1 Turn on the server Note Approximately 20 to 40 seconds after the server is connected to power the power control button becomes active 68 System x iDataPlex dx360 M4 Types 7912 and 7913 User s Guide 2 When the prompt lt F1 gt 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 From the Setup utility main menu select System Settings On the next screen select Integrated Management Module On the next screen select Network Configuration Find the IP address and write it down Exit from the Setup utility NO 0 Logging on to the web interface To log onto the web interface to use the remote presence functions complete the following steps 1 Open a web browser on a computer that connects to the server and in the address or URL field type the IP address or host name of the IMM to which you want to connect Note The IMM2 defaults to DHCP If a DHCP host is not available the IMM2 assigns a static IP address of 192 168 70 125 2 On the Login page type the user name and password If you are using the IMM for the first time you can obtain the user name and password from your system administrator
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127. t tab Insert the DIMM into the connector by aligning the edges of the DIMM with the slots at the ends of the DIMM connector Chapter 3 Installing optional devices 41 9 Firmly press the DIMM straight down into the connector by applying pressure on both ends of the DIMM simultaneously The retaining clips snap into the locked position when the DIMM is firmly seated in the connector Note If there is a gap between the DIMM and the retaining clips the DIMM has not been correctly inserted open the retaining clips remove the DIMM and then reinsert it If you have other devices to install or remove do so now Otherwise go to Completing the installation on page 52 Installing an additional microprocessor and heat sink The following notes describe the type of microprocessor that the server supports and other information that you must consider when you install a microprocessor and heat sink Microprocessors are to be installed only by trained technicians Important Always use the microprocessor installation tool to install a microprocessor Failing to use the microprocessor installation tool may damage the microprocessor sockets on the system board Any damage to the microprocessor sockets may require replacing the system board Be extremely careful the microprocessor socket contacts are very fragile Do not touch the microprocessor socket contacts Contaminants on the microprocessor contacts or microprocessor socket contact
128. tart gt Run In the Open field type e win32 bat where e is the drive letter of the CD or DVD drive and click OK lf you are using Red Hat Linux insert the CD into the CD or DVD drive then run the following command from the mnt cdrom directory sh runlinux sh Select the server from the Product menu The Available Topics list displays all the documents for the server Some documents might be in folders A plus sign indicates each folder or document that has additional documents under it Click the plus sign to display the additional documents When you select a document a description of the document is displayed under Topic Description To select more than one document press and hold the Ctrl key while you select the documents Click View Book to view the selected document or documents in Acrobat Reader or xpdf If you selected more than one document all the selected documents are opened in Acrobat Reader or xpdf To search all the documents type a word or word string in the Search field and click Search The documents in which the word or word string appears are listed in order of the most occurrences Click a document to view it and press Crtl F to use the Acrobat search function or press Alt F to use the xpdf search function within the document Click Help for detailed information about using the Documentation Browser Related documentation This User s Guide contains general information about the server incl
129. te rack installation and removal instructions The IBM System x Documentation CD The IBM System x Documentation CD contains documentation for the server in Portable Document Format PDF and includes the IBM Documentation Browser to help you find information quickly Hardware and software requirements The IBM System x Documentation CD requires the following minimum hardware and software e Microsoft Windows XP Windows 2000 or Red Hat Linux e 100 MHz microprocessor e 32 MB of RAM e Adobe Acrobat Reader 3 0 or later or xpdf which comes with Linux operating systems Using the Documentation Browser Use the Documentation Browser to browse the contents of the CD read brief descriptions of the documents and view documents using Adobe Acrobat Reader or xpdf The Documentation Browser automatically detects the regional settings in use in your server and displays the documents in the language for that region if available If a document is not available in the language for that region the English language version is displayed Use one of the following procedures to start the Documentation Browser e lf Autostart is enabled insert the CD into the CD or DVD drive The Documentation Browser starts automatically e If Autostart is disabled or is not enabled for all users use one of the following procedures Chapter 1 Introduction 3 If you are using a Windows operating system insert the CD into the CD or DVD drive and click S
130. tem x iDataPlex dx360 M4 Types 7912 and 7913 User s Guide You can press the power control button to start an orderly shutdown of the operating system and turn off the system board tray if your operating system supports this feature In an IPMI environment the system administrator can turn off the system board tray by using the IPMI chassis control command If the operating system stops functioning you can press and hold the power control button for more than 4 seconds to turn off the system board tray The system board tray can be turned off by Wake on LAN feature The integrated management module II IMM2 can turn off the system board tray as an automatic response to a critical system failure Chapter 2 Components features and controls 21 22 System x iDataPlex dx360 M4 Types 7912 and 7913 User s Guide Chapter 3 Installing optional devices This chapter provides detailed instructions for installing optional hardware devices in the server Instructions for IBM Business Partners In addition to the instructions in this chapter for installing optional hardware devices updating firmware and device drivers and completing the installation IBM Business Partners must also complete the following steps 1 After you have confirmed that the server starts correctly and recognizes the newly installed devices and that no error LEDs are lit run the Dynamic System Analysis DSA stress tests For information about using DSA se
131. that the disk is not part of a mirrored pair To format a drive complete the following steps 1 5 From the list of adapters select the controller channel for the drive that you want to format and press Enter Select SAS Topology and press Enter Select Direct Attach Devices and press Enter To highlight the drive that you want to format use the Up Arrow and Down Arrow keys To scroll left and right use the Left Arrow and Right Arrow keys or the End key Press Alt D To start the low level formatting operation select Format and press Enter Creating a RAID array of hard disk drives To create a RAID array of hard disk drives complete the following steps 1 w From the list of adapters select the controller channel for the drives that you want to mirror Select RAID Properties Select the type of array that you want to create Use the arrow keys to highlight the first drive in the pair then press the Minus or Plus key to change the mirror value to Primary Continue to select the next drive using the Minus or Plus key until you have selected all the drives for your array Press C to create the disk array Select Apply changes and exit menu to create the array Chapter 4 Configuration information and instructions 73 IBM Advanced Settings Utility program The IBM Advanced Settings Utility ASU program is an alternative to the Setup utility for modifying UEFI settings Use the ASU pro
132. tion e The integrated SAS SATA controller with RAID capabilities supports the following features Integrated Mirroring IM with hot spare support also known as RAID 1 Use this option to create an integrated array of two disks plus up to two optional hot spares All data on the primary disk can be migrated Integrated Mirroring Enhanced IME with hot spare support also known as RAID 1E 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 All data on the array disks will be deleted e Hard disk drive capacities affect how you create arrays The drives in an array can have different capacities but the RAID controller treats them as if they all have the capacity of the smallest hard disk drive e If you use an integrated SAS SATA controller with RAID capabilities to configure a RAID 1 mirrored array after you have installed the operating system you will lose access to any data or applications that were previously stored on the secondary drive of the mirrored pair e If you install a different type of RAID controller see the documentation that comes with the controller for information about viewing and changing settings for attached devices Starting the LSI Configuration Utility pro
133. tions and the applications that are available for configuring and managing RAID arrays 58 System x iDataPlex dx360 M4 Types 7912 and 7913 User s Guide Table 8 Server configuration and applications for configuring and managing RAID arrays Server configuration RAID array configuration before operating system is installed RAID array management after operating system is installed ServeRAID H1110 adapter LSI Utility Setup utility press Ctrl C ServerGuide Human Interface Infrastructure HII MegaRAID Storage Manager MSM SAS2IRCU Command Line Utility for Storage Management ServeRAID M1115 adapter MegaRAID BIOS Configuration Utility press Ctrl H to start pre boot CLI press Ctrl P to start ServerGuide HII MegaRAID Storage Manager MSM MegaCLI Command Line Interface and IBM Director Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD provides software setup tools and installation tools that are designed for your server The ServerGuide program detects the server model and hardware options that are installed and uses that information during setup to configure the hardware Use this CD during the initial installation of the server to simplify the operating system installations by providing updated device drivers and in some cases installing them automatically To download the CD go tolhttp www ibm com support entry portal doc
134. to enable the operating system to address the controllers Chapter 4 Configuration information and instructions 71 To find device drivers and information about configuring the Ethernet controllers go to tip wwm ibm com supportportal Using the LSI Configuration Utility program Use the LSI Configuration Utility program to configure and manage redundant array of independent disks RAID arrays Be sure to use this program as described in this document e Use the LSI Configuration Utility program to perform the following tasks Perform a low level format on a hard disk drive Create an array of hard disk drives with or without a hot spare drive Set protocol parameters on hard disk drives The integrated SAS SATA controller with RAID capabilities supports RAID arrays You can use the LSI Configuration Utility program to configure RAID 1 IM RAID 1E IME and RAID 0 IS for a single pair of attached devices If you install the optional ServeRAID M5110 SAS SATA controller it provides RAID levels 0 1 5 6 10 50 and 60 support If you install a different type of RAID adapter follow the instructions in the documentation that comes with the adapter to view or change settings for attached devices In addition you can download an LSI command line configuration program from http www ibm com supportportal When you are using the LSI Configuration Utility program to configure and manage arrays consider the following informa
135. to install the drive e Check the instructions that come with the drive to determine whether you have to set any switches or jumpers on the drive If you are installing a SATA device be sure to set the SATA ID for that device e Do not install hot swap drives into a simple swap server model it is not supported e The electromagnetic interference EMI integrity and cooling of the server are protected by having all bays and PCI and PCI Express slots covered or occupied When you install a drive PCI or PCI Express adapter save the EMC shield and filler panel from the bay or PCI or PCI Express adapter slot cover in the event that you later remove the device To install a simple swap SATA hard disk drive complete the following steps 1 Read the safety information that begins on page vii and Installation guidelines 2 Touch the static protective package that contains the drive to any unpainted metal surface on the outside of the chassis or rack then remove the hard disk drive from the package Attention Do not press on the top of the drive Pressing the top might damage the drive 3 Align the drive with the guide rails in the drive bay 4 Slide the retention tab then carefully slide the drive into the bay until it stops and release the retention tab 30 System x iDataPlex dx360 M4 Types 7912 and 7913 User s Guide 5 Install the filler panel in the drive bay 6 If you are installing additional simple swap hard
136. tomatically set for this server therefore you do not have to set any microprocessor frequency selection jumpers or switches e If the thermal grease protective cover for example a plastic cap or tape liner is removed from the heat sink do not touch the thermal grease on the bottom of the heat sink or set down the heat sink For more information about applying or working with thermal grease see Thermal grease on page 48 Note Removing the heat sink from the microprocessor destroys the even distribution of the thermal grease and requires replacing the thermal grease e To order an additional optional microprocessor contact your IBM marketing representative or authorized reseller There are two types of microprocessor installation tools The tools are similar in function and design however Tool A has one setting for installing one size of microprocessor and supports the following families of microprocessors E5 26xx E5 46xx Installation Tool B has two settings for installing two different sizes of microprocessors The settings that are marked on Tool B are L for smaller low core microprocessors and H for larger high core microprocessors Installation Tool B supports the following families of microprocessors E5 26xx E5 46xx E5 26xx v2 E5 46xx v2 Microprocessor Installation Tools A and B are shown in the following illustration Chapter 3 Installing optional devices 43 Installation tool Microprocessor
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138. trap or other grounding system when removing or installing a hot swap device Before you install optional devices read the following information e Make sure that the devices that you are installing are supported For a list of supported optional devices for the server see http www ibm com systems info x86servers serverproven compat us Copyright IBM Corp 2012 23 Read the safet page viiland the guidelines in Working inside the server with the power on on page 25 and Handling static sensitive devices on page 26 This information will help you work safely When you install your new server take the opportunity to download and apply the most recent firmware updates 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 Important Some cluster solutions require specific code levels or coordinated code updates If the device is part of a cluster solution verify that the latest level of code is supported for the cluster solution before you update the code For additional information about tools for updating managing and deploying firmware see the ToolsCenter for System x and BladeCenter at Before you install optional hardware make sure that the server is working correctly Start the server and make sure that the operating syst
139. tton to turn off the system board tray see Tuning off the system board tray on page 20 for more information If external cables are connected to the front of the system board tray note where they are connected then remove them Open the two release handles outward and pull the system board tray out of the 2U chassis and set it on a flat static protective surface Chapter 3 Installing optional devices 27 Removing the system board tray cover To remove the system board tray cover complete the following steps System board tray cover System board tray 1 Read the safety information that begins on page ii and Installation guidelines 2 If the system board tray is installed in a chassis remove it see Removing a system board tray from a 2U chassis on page 27 3 Carefully set the system board tray on a flat static protective surface with the cover side up 4 Pull up firmly on the blue latch on the top of the system board tray then lift the cover open 5 If you are instructed to return the system board tray cover follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you Attention For proper cooling replace the system board tray cover before you turn on the system board tray 28 System x iDataPlex dx360 M4 Types 7912 and 7913 User s Guide Removing a GPGPU enclosure lp atch II NS N 9 GPGPU gt enclosure System
140. tus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Avis de conformit a la r glementation d Industrie Canada Cet appareil num rique de la classe A est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada Australia and New Zealand Class A statement Attention This is a Class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures 86 System x iDataPlex dx360 M4 Types 7912 and 7913 User s Guide European Union EMC Directive conformance statement This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EU Council Directive 2004 108 EC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility IBM cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a nonrecommended modification of the product including the fitting of non IBM option cards Attention This is an EN 55022 Class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures Responsible manufacturer International Business Machines Corp New Orchard Road Armonk New York 10504 914 499 1900 European Community contact IBM Deutschland GmbH Technical Regulations Department M372 IBM Allee 1 71139 Ehningen Germany Telephone 49 7032 15 2941 Email Iugi de ibm com Germany Class A statement Deutschsprachiger EU Hinweis Hinweis f
141. uding how to set up and cabling the server how to install supported optional devices and how to configure the server The following documentation also comes with the server Environmental Notices and User Guide This document is in PDF on the IBM System x Documentation CD It contains translated environmental notices e IBM License Agreement for Machine Code This document is in PDF It provides translated versions of the BM License Agreement for Machine Code for your product IBM Warranty Information This printed document contains the warranty terms and a pointer to the IBM Statement of Limited Warranty on the IBM website e Licenses and Attributions Documents This document is in PDF It provides the open source notices e Problem Determination and Service Guide This document is in PDF on the IBM System x Documentation CD It contains information to help you solve problems yourself and it contains information for service technicians e Rack Installation Instructions This printed document contains instructions for installing the server in a rack and comes with the rack kit Safety Information 4 System x iDataPlex dx360 M4 Types 7912 and 7913 User s Guide 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
142. ust consider when you install DIMMs e When you install or remove DIMMs the server configuration information changes When you restart the server the system displays a message that indicates that the memory configuration has changed e The server supports only industry standard double data rate 3 DDR3 800 1066 or 1333 MHz PC3 6400 PC3 8500 or PC3 10600 registered or unbuffered synchronous dynamic random access memory SDRAM dual inline memory modules DIMMs with error correcting code ECC See http www ibm com servers eserver 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 99999 eRxff PC3v wwwwwm aa bb ccd where ggggg is the total capacity of the DIMM for example 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB or 4GB eR is the number of ranks 1R single rank 2R dual rank 4R quad rank xff is the device organization bit width x4 x4 organization 4 DQ lines per SDRAM x8 x8 organization x16 x16 organization vis the SDRAM and support component supply voltage VDD Blank 1 5 V specified L 1 35 V specified 1 5 V operable Note Values for these voltages are specified which means the device characteristics such as timing are supported at this voltage Values are operable which means that the devices can be operated safely at this voltage However device characteristics such as timing may not
143. wap power supplies or hot plug Universal Serial Bus USB devices However you must turn off the server before you perform any steps that involve removing or installing adapter cables and you must disconnect the power source from the server before you perform any steps that involve removing or installing a riser card Blue on a component indicates touch points where you can grip the component to remove it from or install it in the server open or close a latch and so on Orange on a component or an orange label on or near a component indicates that the component can be hot swapped which means that if the server and operating system support hot swap capability you can remove or install the component while the server is running Orange can also indicate touch points on 24 System x iDataPlex dx360 M4 Types 7912 and 7913 User s Guide hot swap components See the instructions for removing or installing a specific hot swap component for any additional procedures that you might have to perform before you remove or install the component e When you are finished working on the server reinstall all safety shields guards labels and ground wires e For a list of supported optional devices 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 following requirements are met e Each of the drive bays has a
144. watt 750 watt or 900 watt power supplies in the server Connect the power cord for the new power supply to the power cord connector on the power supply Connect the other end of the power cord to a properly grounded electrical outlet Chapter 3 Installing optional devices 51 7 9 Make sure that the ac power LED and the dc power LED on the ac power supply are lit indicating that the power supply is operating correctly The two green LEDs are to the right of the power cord connector 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 IBM Business Partners only Complete the additional steps in Instructions for IBM Business Partners on page 23 Completing the installation To complete the installation complete the following steps 1 Install the system board tray cover see Reinstalling the system board tra or GPGPU enclosure see Reinstalling a GPGPU enclosure on page 53 Install the system board tray in the chassis see Reinstalling a system board tray in a 2U chassis on page 54 Install the server in the rack cabinet see the Rack Installation Instructions that come with the server for instructions ie the cables and power cords see Connecting the cables on page 56 Update the server configuration see Updating the server configuration on page 56 ge 56
145. wer on LED on the system board tray operator panel is lit continuously indicating that the system board tray is receiving power and is turned on af oN n page 56 If you have changed the configuration of the system board tray you might have to update the server configuration through the Setup utility see Updating the server 54 System x iDataPlex dx360 M4 Types 7912 and 7913 User s Guide Installing the 2U chassis in a rack To install the 2U chassis in a rack complete the following steps 1 If you are installing a new chassis install the power supply cage and fan assembly that you removed from the old chassis see Installing a power supply from a 2U chassis and Installing the 2U chassis fan assembly on the Problem Determination and Service Guide 2 If you have the iDataPlex rack a Fasten the captive screw affiliated to the left flange of the chassis to the rack b On the right side of the chassis mount the chassis with one M6 screw which is included in the iDataPlex rack rail kit 3 If you have the Enterprise rack a Remove the two removable brackets on both sides of the chassis in advance The following illustrations show the locations of the brackets and the screws on the chassis Bracket on the left hand side Bracket on the right hand side Ss ZR 2U chassis 2U p Bracket Screw b Mount the chassis to rack with two M6 screw
146. wn or design exposure at 40 C The worst case workload such as Linpack Turbo On may have performance degradation Airborne particulates and reactive gases acting alone or in combination with other environmental factors such as humidity or temperature might pose a risk to the server For information about the limits for particulates and gases see Particulate contamination on page 6 System x iDataPlex dx360 M4 Types 7912 and 7913 User s Guide Table 1 Features and specifications continued Size e 2U chassis Depth 55 8 cm 22 0 inches Width EIA flange to EIA flange outer edge 48 6 cm 19 1 inches Height 8 72 cm 3 43 inches Weight with 2 system board trays 21 4 kg 47 2 Ib Weight GPGPU server without add on adapters 18 1 kg 39 9 Ibs e 1U node Depth 51 8 cm 20 4 inches Width cam lever tip to tip 47 1 cm 18 6 inches Height 4 19 cm 1 65 inches Power supply e Maximum of two hot swap power supplies for redundancy support 550 watt ac 750 watt ac 900 watt ac Note Power supplies in the server must be with the same power rating or wattage Integrated functions e Integrated Management Module Il IMM2 which consolidates multiple management functions in a single chip e Intel Powerville 1350 Gb Ethernet controller with Wake on LAN support e Five Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 ports four front of the chassis an
147. y Redundant Ethernet capabilities with failover support Redundant hot swap power supplies Remote system problem determination support ROM based diagnostics ROM checksums Serial Presence Detection SPD on memory VPD and power supply Single DIMM isolation of excessive correctable error or multi bit error by the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface UEFI Standby voltage for system management features and monitoring Startup boot from LAN through remote initial program load RIPL or dynamic host configuration protocol boot protocol DHCP BOOTP System auto configuring from the configuration menu System error logging POST and IMM2 Systems management monitoring through the Inter Integrated Circuit IC protocol bus Upgradeable POST Unified Extensible Firmware Interface UEFI diagnostics IMM2 firmware and read only memory ROM resident code locally or over the LAN Vital product data VPD on microprocessors system board and power supplies Wake on LAN capability Chapter 1 Introduction 11 IBM Systems Director IBM Systems Director is a platform management foundation that streamlines the way you manage physical and virtual systems supports multiple operating systems and virtualization technologies in IBM and non IBM x86 platforms Through a single user interface IBM Systems Director provides consistent views for viewing managed systems determining how these systems relate to one other and identifying their statuses h
148. y is connected to an AC power source but is not turned on the operating system does not run and all core logic except for the integrated management module II IMM2 is shut down however the system board tray can respond to requests from IMM2 such as a remote request to turn on the system board tray The power on LED flashes to indicate that the system board tray is connected to an AC power source but is not turned on Chapter 2 Components features and controls 19 Turning on the system board tray Approximately 5 seconds after you install the system board tray in a chassis the system board tray is connected to power and the power on button LED will blink quickly Approximately 20 to 40 seconds after the system board tray is connected to power the power control button becomes active the power on LED will blink slowly You can turn on the system board tray by pressing the power control button The system board tray can also be turned on in any of the following ways e If a power failure occurs while the system board tray is turned on the system board tray will restart automatically when power is restored e In an IPMI environment the system administrator can turn on the system board tray by using the IPMI chassis control command e If your operating system supports the Wake on LAN feature the Wake on LAN feature can turn on the system board tray Notes 1 When 4 GB or more of memory physical or logical is installed some memory

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