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    IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261 Installation and User's Guide
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    IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261 Installation and User's Guide
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    information and the product it supports, read the general information in Appendix B, "Notices," on page 77 and the IBM Safety Information, IBM Environmental Notices and User's Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD, and the Warranty Information document that comes with the server. Sixth Edition
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    x3250 M3 server 1 The IBM System x Documentation CD 3 Hardware and software requirements 3 Using the Documentation Browser 3 Related documentation 4 Notices and statements in this document 5 Features and specifications 6 What your server offers 8 Reliability, availability, and serviceability
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    a RAID array of hard disk drives 73 IBM Advanced Settings Utility program 73 Updating IBM Systems Director 74 Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance 75 Before you call 75 Using the documentation 75 Getting help and information from the World Wide Web 75 Software service and support
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    Index 85 Contents v
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    vi IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User's Guide
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    voordat u dit product installeert eerst de veiligheidsvoorschriften. Ennen kuin asennat tämän tuotteen, lue turvaohjeet kohdasta Safety Information. Avant d'installer ce produit, lisez de seguridad. Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2011 vii
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    Be sure to read all caution and danger statements in this document before you perform the procedures. Read any additional safety information that comes with the server or optional device before you install the device. viii IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User's Guide
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    cords, telecommunications systems, networks, and modems before you open the device covers, unless instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration procedures. v Connect and disconnect cables as described in the following table when installing, moving, or opening covers on this product or
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    : v Throw or immerse into water v Heat to more than 100°C (212°F) v Repair or disassemble Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations. x IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User's Guide
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    3: CAUTION: When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic devices, or transmitters) are installed, note the following: v Do not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable parts inside the
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    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. 2 1 xii IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User
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    as a shelf. Statement 8: CAUTION: Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following label attached. Hazardous voltage, current There are no serviceable parts inside these components. If you suspect a problem with one of these parts, contact a service technician. Statement
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    object on top of rack-mounted devices. This server is suitable for use on an IT power-distribution system whose maximum phase-to-phase voltage is 240 V under any distribution fault condition. Statement 27: CAUTION: Hazardous moving parts are nearby. xiv IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261
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    , and instructions for cabling, and configuring the server. 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. The IBM® System x3250 M3 Type 4251
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    to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/. 2. Under Product support, click System x. 3. Under Popular links, click Software and device drivers for firmware updates, or click Publications lookup for documentation updates. 2 IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User's Guide
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    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
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    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: v Problem Determination and Service Guide This document is in PDF on the IBM System x Documentation CD. It contains information to
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    what is described in this document. 1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/. 2. Under Product support, click System x. 3. Under Popular links, click Publications lookup. 4. From the Product family menu, select System x3250 M3 and click Go. Notices and statements in this document The caution
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    cards (PCI Express Gen2 x8 or PCI-X 1.0a 64-bit/133 MHz) Power supply: One 351-watt power supply or one 351-watt high efficiency power supply with Active Energy Manager (AEM) depending on your model. Fans: The server comes standard with five speed-controlled fans. 6 IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251
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    level stated in the declared (upper limit) sound-power level, in bels, for a random sample of system. 3. There is no keyboard connector or mouse connector on the server. You can connect a USB keyboard and USB mouse to the server by using the USB connectors. Chapter 1. The System x3250 M3 server 7
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    information about the server: - System configuration - Network interfaces and settings - Installed hardware - Service processor status and configuration - Vital product data, firmware, and UEFI (formerly BIOS) configuration - Hard disk drive health - RAID controller configuration - Event logs for
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    about DSA Preboot diagnostics, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD v Dual-core or quad-core processing The server supports one Intel Xeon dual-core or quad-core microprocessor. v IBM Systems Director CD IBM Systems Director is a workgroup-hardware
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    that comes with the server, you can manage the functions of the server locally and remotely. The IMM also provides system monitoring, event recording, and network alert capability. v TCP/IP offload engine (TOE) support 10 IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User's Guide
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    , and power supply v Diagnostic support for ServeRAID and Ethernet adapters v ECC memory v Error codes and messages v Hot-swap hard disk drives v Integrated management module (IMM) v Menu-driven setup, system configuration, and redundant array of independent disks (RAID) configuration programs
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    (UEFI), diagnostics, IMM firmware, and read-only memory (ROM) resident code, locally or over the LAN v Vital product data (VPD) on microprocessor, system board, power supply, and SAS/SATA (hot-swap hard disk drive) backplane v Wake on LAN capability IBM Systems Director IBM Systems Director is
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    an effective and simple way to update device drivers, server firmware, and firmware of supported options contained within the server, for System x and IBM BladeCenter® servers. Each UpdateXpress System Pack contains all the online driver and firmware updates for a specific machine type and operating
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    , keyboard, or other device to any of these connectors. v Optional DVD eject button: Press this button to release a DVD or CD from the optional DVD drive. 14 IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User's Guide
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    has failed. For any other combination of LEDs, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD. v Power cord connector: Connect the power cord to this connector. v Video connector: Connect a monitor to this connector. Chapter 1. The System x3250 M3 server 15
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    the operating system, the configuration of the server, and the configured PCI devices. Turning off the server When you turn off the server and leave it connected to ac power, the server can respond to requests to the service processor, such as a remote request to turn on 16 IBM System x3250 M3 Types
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    the power-control button for more than 4 seconds to turn off the server. v The server can be turned off by the Shutdown on LAN feature. v The integrated management module (IMM) can turn off the server as an automatic response to a critical system failure. Chapter 1. The System x3250 M3 server 17
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    IBM support: http://www.ibm.com/supportportal/ v System x configuration tools: http://www.ibm.com/systems/x/ hardware/configtools.html Instructions for IBM Business Partners In addition to the instructions in this chapter for installing optional hardware devices, updating firmware and device drivers
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    hot-swap hard disk drive (some models) Hot-swap hard disk drive filler Simple-swap SATA filler 3.5-inch simpleswap SATA hard disk drive (some models) 3.5-inch drive cage SATA simple-swap back panel (some models) 20 IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User's Guide
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    1 PCI Express Gen2 x8 Slot 2 PCI Express Gen2 x8 Reserved Reserved Reserved Microprocessor Fan 3 connector Hypervisor Optical drive key connector connector Wake-on-LAN Fan 2 connector ServeRAID-BR10il SAS/SATA controller connector Fan 1 connector Hard disk backplane Operator configuration
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    The following illustration shows the external input/output connectors on the system board. Serial (com1) Video Ethernet connector 1 USB connectors 1 & 2 Ethernet connector 2 USB connectors 3 & 4 SW1 (NMI button) 22 IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User's Guide
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    jumpers on the system board. The following table describes the jumpers on the system board. Table 2. System board jumpers data (including power-on password) v Pins 1 and 2: Boot from primary BIOS page (default). v Pins 2 and 3: Boot from backup BIOS page. Chapter 2. Installing optional devices
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    " on page 27, "Handling static-sensitive devices" on page 29, and "Turning off the server" on page 16. 2. Any system-board switch or jumper blocks that are not shown in the illustrations in this document are reserved. 24 IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User's Guide
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    LEDs inside the server on the system board. Table 3. System-board LEDs LED Description Error LEDs When one of these LEDs is lit, it indicates that the associated component has failed. IMM heartbeat LED This LED flashes to indicate that the IMM is functioning normally. Standby power LED When
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    controller connector Hypervisor key connector Optical drive connector The following illustration shows the locations of the PCI Express slots on the riser-card assembly. PCI Express x8 slot 2 PCI Express x8 slot 1 26 IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User's Guide
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    at maximum levels of performance. To download firmware updates for your server, complete the following steps: 1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/. 2. Under Product support, click System x. 3. Under Popular links, click Software and device drivers. 4. Click System x3250 M3 to display the
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    inside a server that is turned on: v 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. 28 IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User's Guide
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    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 for diagnostic information. To remove the server cover, complete the following steps: 1. Read
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    5, the size and speed of the DIMMs that you install in DIMM connectors 2 and 5 must match each other. However, they do not have to be the same size and speed as the DIMMs that are installed in DIMM connectors 1 and 4. 30 IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User's Guide
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    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 3, "Configuring the server," on page 57. The following sections provide additional information specific to unbuffered and
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    1 connector 2 connector 3 connector 4 connector 5 Populated Empty Empty Empty Empty Populated Empty Empty Populated Empty Populated Populated Empty Populated Populated DIMM connector 6 Empty Empty Empty 32 IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User's Guide
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    when you install RDIMMs: v The memory channels run at the fastest common frequency of the installed DIMMs. v RDIMMs are supported in models 32 GB v The following table shows the RDIMM memory population rule to optimize the system performance. Table 10. RDIMM population rule for dual-channel
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    DIMMs in the sequence shown in the following table. Table 11. DIMM installation sequence Number of DIMMs First pair of DIMMs Second pair of DIMMs Third pair of DIMMs Installation sequence (connectors) 1, 4 2, 5 3, 6 34 IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User's Guide
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    bay in which you want to install the drive. v The server supports one ultra-slim SATA optical drive. v 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 SAS or SATA hard disk drive, be sure to set the
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    peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cord and all external cables. 4. Remove the filler panel from the bay. 5. Pull the loops of the drive tray toward each other, and slide the drive into the server until the drive connects to the back plate. 36 IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261
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    , go to "Completing the installation" on page 54. Note: v If a RAID controller or adapter is installed, you might have to reconfigure the disk arrays after you install hard disk drives. See your RAID controller or adapter documentation. v Simple-swap SATA hard disk drives support AHCI mode. v Simple
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    have to reconfigure your disk arrays after you install hard disk drives. See the ServeRAID adapter documentation for additional information about RAID operation and complete instructions for using the ServeRAID adapter. 38 IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User's Guide
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    ID numbers and the drive bay numbers are the same. 3.5-inch hard disk drive IDs 2.5-inch hard disk drive IDs Installing an optional DVD drive Note: If you are installing a drive that contains a laser, observe the following safety precaution. Statement 3: CAUTION: When laser products (such as CD-ROMs
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    tab (the rear of the drive-retention clip) toward the right side of the server to release the clip; then, while you pull the tab, push the DVD drive filler out of the bay. Save the DVD drive filler for future use. 40 IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User's Guide
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    , make a note of which LEDs are lit; then, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide for information about how to solve the problem. 3. Remove the cover (see "Removing the cover" on page 29). 4. If an adapter is installed in the riser-card assembly, disconnect any cables that are connected to
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    server does not support full-length adapters. v The server uses a rotational interrupt technique to configure PCI Express adapters so that you can install PCI Express adapters that do not support sharing of interrupts. 42 IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User's Guide
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    encryption 1078 DE chip set can be purchased and supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, and 10. For configuration information, see the ServeRAID documentation at http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/. Attention: To ensure proper cooling and airflow, install a ServeRAID adapter that has a battery attached in
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    slot covers must be installed on all vacant slots. This maintains the electronic emissions characteristics of the server and ensures proper cooling of server components. 6. Follow the instructions card assembly securely. 44 IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User's Guide
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    -BR10il v2 SAS/SATA adapter enables integrated RAID levels 0, 1, and 1E capability on hard disk drives. For configuration information, see the ServeRAID documentation at http://www.ibm.com/systems/ support/. To install the adapter if your server model did not come with this adapter, complete
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    : Incomplete insertion might cause damage to the server or the adapter. 11. Route the signal cable from the drive backplane through the fan cage hole (between fans 1 and 2) as shown in the following illustration. 46 IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User's Guide
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    ServeRAID documentation at http://www.ibm.com/systems/ support/. Important: To ensure that any of your ServeRAID adapters function properly on UEFI-based servers, make sure that the adapter firmware level is updated to at least 11.x.x-XXX, and the supporting drivers. Attention: v To ensure proper
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    adapter. The following illustration shows the connectors on the controller. 11. Route the signal cables from the drive backplane through the fan cage hole on the left of fan 1 as shown in the following illustration. 48 IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User's Guide
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    SAS/SATA signal cable Hard disk drive backplane configuration cable Hard disk drive backplane Microprocessor Heatsink Orientation DIMMs DIMMs 12. Align the ServeRAID-MR10i SAS/SATA adapter so that the keys align correctly with the connector on the riser-card assembly. Expansion-slot cover Adapter
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    SAS/SATA adapter is supported on hot-swap server models only. The IBM ServeRAID-MR10is VAULT SAS/SATA adapter with an encryption 1078 DE chip set enables integrated RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, and 10 support capability on hot-swap hard disk drives. For configuration information, see the documentation
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    pack (battery carrier and battery) did not come installed on the ServeRAID-MR10is SAS/SATA adapter, install the battery pack. a. Align the battery carrier pins pack. 11. Take the signal cable that is attached to the drive backplane and connect it to the ServeRAID adapter. The following illustration
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    . 14. Make sure that the riser-card assembly keys align correctly with the connectors on the system board and press down on the riser-card assembly until it is seated firmly into the connectors on the system board. 52 IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User's Guide
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    adapter. v If the server is configured for RAID operation using a ServeRAID adapter, you might have to reconfigure your disk arrays after you install hard disk drives. See the ServeRAID adapter documentation for additional information about RAID operation and complete instructions for using the
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    server configuration" on page 56). 6. Slide the server back into the rack, if necessary. Replacing the DIMM air baffle To install the DIMM air baffle, complete the following steps: 1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and "Installation guidelines" on page 27. 54 IBM System x3250 M3
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    with the pin hole next to fan 5 on the system board, and lower it into the server. Air baffle Replacing the cover To replace the server cover, complete the following steps: 1. Align the cover over the server (toward the rear of the server) until the cover edges slip into position over the chassis
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    RAID operation and complete instructions for using the ServeRAID adapter. For information about configuring the integrated Gigabit Ethernet controller, see "Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller" on page 70. 56 IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User's Guide
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    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 64. v Integrated management module Use the integrated management module (IMM) for configuration, to update the
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    settings to view or change. Setup utility menu choices The following choices are on the Setup utility main menu. Depending on the version of the firmware, some menu choices might differ slightly from these descriptions. 58 IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User's Guide
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    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
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    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. v System Event Logs 60 IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User's Guide
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    to clear the system-event log. v User Security Select this choice to set or clear passwords. See "Passwords" on page 62 for more information. This choice is on the full and limited Setup utility menu. - Power-on Password Select this choice to set a power-on password. See "Power-on password" on
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    password at the password prompt. Start the Setup utility and reset the power-on password. v Remove the battery from the server and then reinstall it. See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD for instructions for removing the battery. v Change the position
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    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 vii. Do not change settings or move jumpers on any system-board switch or jumper blocks that are not shown in this document
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    program, which configures your ServeRAID adapter v Device drivers that are provided for your server model and detected hardware v Operating-system partition size and file-system type that are selectable during setup 64 IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User's Guide
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    options and provides updated device drivers for most adapters and devices v Provides diskette-free installation for supported Windows operating systems v Includes an online readme file with links to tips for your hardware and operating-system installation Setup and configuration overview When you
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    Go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/. 2. Under Product support, click System x. 3. From the menu on the left side of the page, click System x support search. 4. From the Task menu, select Install. 5. From the Product family menu, select System x3250 M3. 6. From the Operating system menu, select
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    power. v PECI 2 support. v Power/reset control (power-on, hard and soft shutdown, hard and soft reset, schedule power control). v Alerts (in-band and out-of-band alerting, PET traps - IPMI style, SNMP, e-mail). v Operating-system failure blue screen capture. v Command-line interface. v Configuration
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    on a remote client, and mapping ISO and diskette image files as virtual drives that are available for use by the server v Uploading a diskette image to the IMM memory and mapping it to the server as a virtual drive 68 IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User's Guide
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    key into the dedicated slot on the system board (see "System-board optional-device connectors" on page 26). 2. Turn on the server. Note: Approximately 1 to 3 minutes after the server is connected to ac power, the power-control button becomes active. Obtaining the IP address for the IMM To access the
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    and configuration To update and configure the UEFI code to enable SOL, complete the following steps: 1. Update the UEFI code: a. Download the latest version of the UEFI code from http://www.ibm.com/ systems/support/. 70 IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User's Guide
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    firmware from http://www.ibm.com/ systems/support/. b. Update the IMM firmware, following the instructions that come with the update file that you downloaded. 3. Configure the UEFI settings: a. When you are prompted to start the Configuration/Setup Utility program, restart the server and press F1
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    . 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/systems/support/. When you
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    in the IMM 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. Chapter 3. Configuring the server 73
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    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. 74 IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User's Guide
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    v 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. v Go to the IBM support Web site
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    are available Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. IBM Taiwan product service IBM Taiwan product service contact information: IBM Taiwan Corporation 3F, No 7, Song Ren Rd. Taipei, Taiwan Telephone: 0800-016-888 76 IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User's Guide
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    the operation of any non-IBM product, program, or service. IBM may have patents or IBM Director of Licensing IBM Corporation North Castle Drive Armonk, NY 10504-1785 U.S.A. INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION PROVIDES THIS PUBLICATION "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS
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    and services that are ServerProven®, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. These products are offered and warranted solely by third parties. 78 IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User's Guide
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    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. Particulate
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    if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. 80 IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User's Guide
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    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
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    Association (JEITA) statement Japanese Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA) Confirmed Harmonics Guideline (products less than or equal to 20 A per phase) Korean Class A warning statement 82 IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User's Guide
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    Russia Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Class A statement People's Republic of China Class A electronic emission statement Taiwan Class A compliance statement Appendix B. Notices 83
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    84 IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User's Guide
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    programs LSI Configuration Utility 57 configuration, server updating 56 configuring with ServerGuide 65 configuring the server 57 connecting the cables 56 connector Ethernet 16 power supply 15 serial 16 USB 14, 16 video rear 15 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2011 connectors for options on the system board
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    , 15 for hard disk drive status 15 Power-error LED 15 power-on 14 power-on button 14 system locator 14 system-error 14 LEDs on the system board 25 legacy operating system requirement 65 local area network (LAN) 10 LSI Configuration program 71 M management, system 8 86 IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251
  • IBM x3250 | User Guide - Page 103
    19 optional device connectors on the system board 26 optional optical drive specifications 6 options installing 19 order of installation memory modules 34 P particulate contamination 7, 79 password 62 administrator 62 power-on 62 PCI slot 1 16 slot 2 16 PCI expansion slots 6 PCI riser-card assembly
  • IBM x3250 | User Guide - Page 104
    19 serviceability 11 Setup utility menu choices 58 starting 58 using 58 shutting down the server 17 simple-swap Serial ATA hard disk drive 36, 37 slot locations adapter 26 PCI Express 26 PCI-X 27 slots PCI expansion 6 software requirements 3 software service and support 76 specifications 6 standby
  • IBM x3250 | User Guide - Page 105
  • IBM x3250 | User Guide - Page 106
    Part Number: 81Y6118 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 81Y6118
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IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261
Installation and User’s Guide
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