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    System x3650 M2 Type 7947 Installation and User's Guide
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    Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the information in Appendix B, "Notices," on page 133, and the IBM Safety Information, Environmental Notices and User Guide, and the Warranty and Support Information documents on the Documentation CD. Sixth Edition (January 2010)
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    and specifications 6 What your server offers 8 Reliability, availability, and serviceability features 11 IBM Systems Director 12 The UpdateXpress System Pack Installer 13 Server controls, LEDs, and power 13 Front view 14 Rear view 17 Server power features 20 Chapter 2. Installing optional
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    and technical assistance 131 Before you call 131 Using the documentation 131 Getting help and information from the World Wide Web 131 Software service and support 132 Hardware service and support 132 IBM Taiwan product service 132 iv System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide
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    Electronic emission notices 139 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement 139 Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement 139 Avis de conformité à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada 139 Australia and New Zealand Class A statement 139 United Kingdom telecommunications
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    vi System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide
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    turvaohjeet kohdasta Safety Information. Avant d'installer ce produit, lisez les consignes de sécurité. Vor der Installation dieses Produkts die Sicherheitshinweise lesen. información de seguridad. Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2010 vii
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    you perform the procedures. Read any additional safety information that comes with the server or optional device before you install the device. Attention: Use No. 26 AWG or larger UL-listed or CSA certified telecommunication line cord. viii System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide
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    of fire, water, or structural damage. v 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. v Connect and disconnect cables as described in the following
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    Statement 2: CAUTION: When replacing the lithium battery, use only IBM Part Number 33F8354 or an equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer. If or disassemble Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations. x System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide
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    laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic devices, or transmitters) are installed, note the following: v Do not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable parts inside the device. v Use of
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    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. 2 1 xii System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide
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    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
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    xiv System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide
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    and User's Guide contains instructions for setting up your IBM® System x3650 M2 Type 7947 server, instructions for installing optional devices, and instructions for starting and configuring the server. For diagnostic and troubleshooting information, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide
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    about the server in the following table. Product name Machine type Model number Serial number IBM System x3650 M2 server 7947 The model number and serial number are on the ID label on the bezel, as shown in the following illustration. 2 System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide
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    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 more information, see "Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD" on page 119. For a list of supported optional devices for the server
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    instructions for installing the server in a rack. v Problem Determination and Service Guide This document is in PDF on the IBM Documentation CD. It contains information to help you solve problems yourself, and it contains information for service technicians. 4 System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation
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    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 x3650 M2 and click Continue. Chapter 1. The System x3650 M2 Type 7947 server 5
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    situation. Features and specifications The following information is a summary of the features and specifications of the server. Depending on the power levels indicate an upper limit, below which a large number of computers will operate. 6 System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide
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    depending upon configuration Integrated functions: v Integrated management module (IMM), which provides service processor control and monitoring functions, video controller, and (when the optional virtual media key is installed) remote keyboard, video, mouse, and remote hard disk drive capabilities
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    is installed) remote presence function in a single chip. The IMM provides advanced service-processor control, monitoring, and alerting function. If an environmental condition exceeds a threshold or if a system component fails, the IMM lights LEDs to help you diagnose the problem, records the error
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    about the server: - System configuration - Network interfaces and settings - Installed hardware - Light path diagnostics status - Service processor status and configuration - Vital product data, firmware, and UEFI (formerly BIOS) configuration - Hard disk drive health - RAID controller configuration
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    disk drives without turning off the server. v Light path diagnostics Light path diagnostics provides LEDs to help you diagnose problems. For more information, see the section about light path diagnostics in the Problem Determination and Service Guide. v PCI adapter capabilities The server supports
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    server firmware images v Error codes and messages v Error correcting code (ECC) L2 cache and system memory v Hot-swap cooling fans with speed-sensing capability v Hot-swap hard disk drives v Information and light path diagnostics LED panels v Integrated management module (service processor) v Memory
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    real-time data for systems and setting critical thresholds that notify the administrator of emerging problems v Configuring settings of a single system and creating a configuration plan that can apply those setting to multiple systems 12 System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide
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    and IBM Systems Director. The UpdateXpress System Pack Installer 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
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    release the server from the rack. Optional CD/DVD-eject button: Press this button to release a CD or DVD from the CD-RW/DVD drive. Optional CD/DVD drive activity LED: When this LED is lit, it indicates that the CD-RW/DVD drive is in use. 14 System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide
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    To access the light path diagnostics panel, slide the blue release button on the operator information panel to the left. Pull forward on the operator information panel until the hinge of the panel is free of the server chassis. Then pull down on the Chapter 1. The System x3650 M2 Type 7947 server 15
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    or the end of a straightened paper clip to press the button. The reset button is in the lower-right corner of the light path diagnostics panel. For more information about light path diagnostics, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM Documentation CD. 16 System x3650 M2 Type 7947
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    IMM. The following illustration shows the LEDs on the rear of the server. Ethernet Ethernet activity LED link LED AC power LED (green) DC power LED (green) Power-on System-error LED (green) LED (amber) Locator LED (blue) Power-supply error Chapter 1. The System x3650 M2 Type 7947 server 17
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    you must replace the power supply immediately. System-error LED: When this LED is lit, it indicates that a system error has occurred. An LED on the light path diagnostics panel is also lit to help isolate the error. This LED is the same as the system-error LED on the front of the server. Locator LED
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    and Service Guide. The following table describes the problems that are indicated by various combinations of the power-supply LEDs and the power-on LED on the operator information panel and suggested actions to correct the detected problems. Chapter 1. The System x3650 M2 Type 7947 server 19
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    might start running to provide cooling while the server is connected to power. You can turn on the server and start the operating system by pressing the power-control button. The server can also be turned on in any of the following ways: 20 System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide
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    , you can press and hold the power-control button for more than 4 seconds to turn off the server. v The IMM can turn off the server as an automatic response to a critical system failure. v You can turn off the server through a request from the IMM. Chapter 1. The System x3650 M2 Type 7947 server 21
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    chapter provides detailed instructions for installing optional hardware devices in the server. Server components The following illustrations show the major components in the server. Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2010 23
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    System-board internal connectors The following illustration shows the internal connectors on the system board. 24 System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide
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    System-board external connectors The following illustration shows the external input/output connectors on the system board. Chapter 2. Installing optional devices 25
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    on the corner of the system board near the USB connectors on the rear of the server. If the system board is updated in the future, it will also show the pass level on the system board. describes the jumpers on the Pass 8 level system board. 26 System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide
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    Jumper number Jumper name J29 UEFI boot recovery jumper J147 IMM recovery jumper Jumper setting v Pins 1 and 2: Normal (default) Loads the primary server (formerly BIOS) firmware ROM page. v Pins 2 and 3: Loads the secondary (backup) server firmware ROM page. v Pins 1 and 2: Normal (default
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    the rear of the server. Note: If there is a clear protective sticker on the top of the switch blocks, you must remove and discard it to access the switches. The default positions for the UEFI and the IMM recovery jumpers are pins 1 and 2. 28 System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide
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    jumpers Jumper number Jumper name Jumper setting J29 UEFI boot v Pins 1 and 2: Normal (default) Loads the primary server recovery firmware (formerly called BIOS) ROM page. jumper v Pins 2 and 3: Loads the secondary (backup) server firmware ROM page. J147 IMM recovery jumper v Pins 1 and
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    shows the jumper settings for switch blocks SW3 and SW4 on the Pass 9 level system board. Table 6 on page 31 and Table 7 on page 31 describe the function of each switch on SW3 and SW4 switch blocks on the Pass 9 level system board. 30 System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide
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    overrides the IMM power-on checking process. (Trained service technician only) Reserved. Important: 1. Before you change any switch settings or move any jumpers, turn off the server; then, disconnect all power cords and external cables. (Review the information in "Safety" on page vii, "Installation
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    is connected to power, this LED flashes slowly to indicate that the enclosure manager is working correctly. (Trained service technician only) If the server is connected to power and the LED is not flashing, replace the system board. 32 System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide
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    when the server is connected to power, complete the following steps: 1. (Trained service technician only) Use the IMM recovery jumper to recover the firmware (see Table 3 on page 27 or Table 5 on page 29). 2. (Trained service technician only) Replace the system board. Chapter 2. Installing optional
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    card that is shown in the following illustration. USB hypervisor connector PCI Express SAS controller connector SATA tape signal Tape drive power USB tape signal SAS controller error LED SAS riser card (tape-enabled model server) 34 System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide
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    on the PCI riser card for user-installable PCI adapters. PCI riser-card assembly LEDs The following illustration shows the light-emitting diodes (LEDs) on the PCI riser-card assembly. Note: Error LEDs remain lit only while the server is connected to power. Chapter 2. Installing optional devices 35
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    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 "Solving problems" in the Installation Guide on the IBM Documentation CD for diagnostic information
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    and DIMM air baffle are installed. v The light path diagnostics panel is not pulled out of the server. 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
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    back into its static-protective package. Do not place the device on the server cover or on a metal surface. v Take additional care when handling devices during cold weather. Heating reduces indoor humidity and increases static electricity. 38 System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide
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    the power cable, and then the signal cable and configuration cable. The SATA cable is a combination power and signal cable with a shared connector on both ends. The following illustration shows the internal routing and connector for the SATA cable. CD/DVD SATA cable Chapter 2. Installing optional
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    routed under the cable retention tab and the top cover latch receptacle. Top cover latch receptacle Cable retention tab USB cable Video cable 40 System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide
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    The following illustration shows the internal routing for the configuration cable. The following illustrations show the internal routing for the SAS hard disk drive backplane cables. Chapter 2. Installing optional devices 41
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    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 for diagnostic information. To remove
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    external cables. 3. Remove the cover (see "Removing the cover" on page 43). 4. Grasp the assembly at the front tab and rear edge and lift it to remove it from the server. Place the riser-card assembly on a flat, static-protective surface. 44 System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide
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    from your hardware. 1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and "Installation guidelines" on page 36. 2. Make sure that the server and all peripheral devices are turned off and that the power cords and all external cables are disconnected. 3. Reinstall any adapters and reconnect any
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    of the air baffle and lift the air baffle out of the server. Attention: For proper cooling and airflow, replace all air baffles before you turn on the server. Operating the server with any air baffle removed might damage server components. 46 System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide
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    Installation guidelines" on page 36. 2. Make sure that the server and peripheral devices are turned off (see "Turning off the server" on page 21) and that all power side of the power-supply cage. 5. Lower the microprocessor 2 air baffle into the server. Make sure that the pin on the end of the air
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    the air baffle; then, lift the air baffle out of the server. Attention: For proper cooling and airflow, replace all air baffles before you turn on the server. Operating the server with any air baffle removed might damage server components. 48 System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide
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    steps: 1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and "Installation guidelines" on page 36. 2. Make sure that the server and peripheral devices are turned off (see "Turning off the server" on page 21) and that all power cords and external cables are disconnected. 3. Remove the cover (see
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    2 in the end of the riser-card assembly. 5. Press the bracket tab 3 and slide the bracket to the right until it clicks into place. 6. Return to the adapter-installation instructions. Storing the storage location on the riser-card assembly. 50 System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide
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    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
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    full-length-adapter bracket from underneath the top of the riser-card assembly and insert it in the end of the upper expansion slot of the riser-card assembly. See "Installing the full-length-adapter bracket" on page 50 for instructions. 52 System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide
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    adapter with the adapter connector on the riser-card and the guide on the external end of the PCI riser-card assembly. c. Press the adapter firmly Make sure that cables are not pinched by the server components. 9. Align the PCI riser-card assembly with the selected PCI riser connector on the system
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    (see "Turning off the server" on page 21). 3. Press down on the left and right side rack latches and slide the server out of the rack enclosure until both slide rails lock; then, remove the cover (see "Removing the cover" on page 43). 54 System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide
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    page 106. Installing an IBM Virtual Media Key The optional IBM Virtual Media Key enables the IMM remote presence and blue-screen capture capability. This feature provides graphical console redirection with remote keyboard and mouse interaction, plus remote diskette and CD/DVD drive support. Chapter
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    -Slim hard disk drive trays for 2.5-inch drives. An optional 4-drive-bay kit is available for 12-drive-capable server models. For a list of supported 2.5-inch hard disk drives, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. 56 System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide
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    LED remains lit, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM Documentation CD for hard disk drive problem solutions. Note: You might have to reconfigure the disk arrays after you install hard disk drives. See the RAID documentation on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD for information about
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    about the type of hard disk drive that the server supports and other information that you must consider when installing a hard disk drive, see the Installation and User's Guide on the IBM Documentation CD. Important: Do not install a SCSI hard disk drive in this server. 58 System x3650 M2 Type 7947
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    on, check the hard disk drive status LED to verify that the hard disk drive is operating correctly. Note: You might have to reconfigure the disk arrays after you install hard disk drives. See the RAID documentation on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD for information about RAID controllers. Chapter
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    from the bay. Installing an optional tape drive The following illustration shows how to install an optional tape drive. Important: If your server contains a tape-drive bay and the following SAS riser card, you can install a tape drive. 60 System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide
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    Tape drive power SAS controller error LED SAS riser card (tape-enabled model server) To install a SATA or USB tape drive, complete install the tape drive on the tray. 5. Prepare the drive according to the instructions that come with the drive, setting any switches or jumpers. 6. Remove the server
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    from the SAS riser card to the back of the tape drive. 13. Make sure all the cables are out of the way, and slide the tape-drive assembly the rest of the way into the tape-drive bay. 14. Push the latch to the closed (locked) position. 62 System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide
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    4 Pac HDD option If the server is a 12-drive-capable model with eight hard disk drive bays installed, you can install an IBM System x3650 M2 Hot-swap SAS/SATA 4 Pac HDD option. See http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/ for a list of supported optional devices. To order a SAS
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    the hard disk drive backplanes. 8. Remove the SAS controller assembly from the server; then, remove the SAS controller from the SAS riser card. See "Removing a ServeRAID SAS controller from the SAS riser card" on page 93 for instructions. 64 System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide
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    9. Remove the SAS controller front retention bracket from the server. 10. Connect one end of the internal power cable that comes with the 4 Pac HDD option kit into the empty hot-swap SAS/SATA power connector on the system board. Chapter 2. Installing optional devices 65
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    From backplane 1, disconnect the following cables in the order listed: v Power cable 1 v SAS signal cable 2 v Configuration cable 3 b. Lift backplane 1 out of the server by pulling it toward the rear of the server and then lifting it up. 66 System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide
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    12. Install the new backplane in slot 3: a. Move the SAS signal cable from hard disk drive backplane 1 to new backplane 3 1 . The new backplane comes with the option kit. Hard disk drive backplane 3 Configuration cable SAS signal cable Power cable b. Connect the new power cable that comes with the
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    bracket goes underneath the latch and tabs on the chassis and is engaged into the slots on the backplane bracket. 14. Make sure that the configuration cable is connected to all three backplanes. 68 System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide
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    option kit. SAS expander card SAS expander card filler 17. Install the SAS expander card: a. Insert the SAS expander card into the connector on the SAS riser card. b. Insert the front of the SAS expander card into the front retention bracket. SAS riser card SAS expander card SAS expander card
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    carrier cable from the battery and remove the three screws that secure the battery carrier to the SAS controller. Set the battery and battery carrier aside. Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware. 70 System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide
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    19. Install the interposer card that comes with the option kit on the interposer card connector on the SAS controller: a. Remove the the other side of the SAS controller, insert and tighten the screw to secure the interposer card to the SAS controller. Chapter 2. Installing optional devices 71
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    screwed to the vertical wall above the power supply and install the expansion-slot bracket on the SAS the front side of the SAS controller, install the two screws that hold the metal bracket onto the SAS controller. 21. If required, connect one end of x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide
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    on the PCI riser card. (See the previous illustration and see "Installing a PCI adapter" on page 51.) 25. Install the PCI riser-card assembly in the server (see "Installing a PCI riser-card assembly" on page 45). 26. Connect the free end of the remote battery cable to the battery on the remote
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    the front of the server). SAS expander card SAS signal cables Backplanes 1 - 3 b. Connect the SAS signal cable from hard disk drive backplane 3 to the left front connector on the SAS expander card (as facing the front of the server). 74 System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide
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    28. Connect the loose end of the shorter SAS signal cable (this cable has two straight a ServeRAID-BR10i SAS/SATA Controller are reversed. 29. If you removed any fans, install them. 30. Insert the hard disk drives and the fillers the rest of the way into the bays. If you have other devices to
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    most current level of server firmware and many other code 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 x3650 M2 to display the
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    on the system board. Microprocessor 2 Microprocessor 1 Attention: v A startup (boot) microprocessor must always be installed in microprocessor socket 1 on the system board. v To ensure correct server operation when you install an additional microprocessor, use microprocessors that are compatible
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    the static-protective package that contains the microprocessor to any unpainted metal surface on the server. Then, remove the microprocessor from the package. Attention: v Do not touch the lever to secure the microprocessor in the socket. 78 System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide
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    is contaminated, call IBM service and support to request a replacement thermal grease kit. For information about installing the replacement thermal grease into the opening in the retainer bracket. e. Press down firmly on the front of the heat sink until it is seated securely. f. Rotate the heat-
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    tick mark on the syringe. If the grease is properly applied, approximately half (0.22 mL) of the grease will remain in the syringe. 80 System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide
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    registered, 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. v The server supports a maximum of 16 single-rank
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    two DIMMs if the server has two microprocessors. However, to improve system performance, install a minimum of three DIMMs for each microprocessor. v The maximum operating speed of the server is determined by the slowest DIMM in the server. 82 System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide
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    3 and 6 are the farthest connectors for channels 0 and 1 of microprocessor 1.) When you install additional DIMMs, install them in the order shown in Table 10, to maintain performance. Important: If you have configured the server to use memory mirroring, do not use the order in Table 10; go to
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    : 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 connectors for microprocessor 1 are filled. Figure 2. Memory connectors associated with each microprocessor 84 System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide
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    indicates that the memory configuration has changed. Installing a DIMM To install a DIMM, complete the following steps. 1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and "Installation guidelines" on page 36. 2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cord and
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    riser-card assembly" on page 45). If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to "Completing the installation" on page 106. Go to the Setup utility and make sure all the installed DIMMs are present and enabled. 86 System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide
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    Installing a hot-swap power supply The server supports a maximum of two hot-swap ac power supplies. Note: Power supply 1 is the default/primary power supply. If power supply 1 fails, you must replace the power supply immediately. Statement 5: CAUTION: The power control button on the device and the
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    at a later time. Important: During normal operation, each power-supply bay must contain either a power supply or power-supply blank for proper cooling. 3. Slide the ac power supply into the bay until the retention latch clicks into place. 88 System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide
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    electrical outlet. 7. If the server is powered on, make sure that the error LED on the power supply is not lit, and that the dc power LED and ac power LED on the power supply are lit, indicating that the power supply is operating correctly. If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now
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    1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and "Installation guidelines" on page 36. 2. If you have not done so already, slide the server out of the rack and remove the cover (see "Removing the on the system board is off. 90 System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide
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    To remove the SAS riser-card and controller assembly from the server, complete the steps for the applicable server model. v 12-drive-capable server model: 1. Press the assembly release latch toward the rear of the server and lift that end of the SAS controller assembly a little. Place your fingers
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    server. Installing the SAS riser-card and controller assembly To install the SAS riser-card and controller assembly in the server, complete the steps for the applicable server model. v 12-drive-capable server model: 1. Place the front end . 92 System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide
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    : If you have installed a SAS expander card in a 12-drive-capable server, the SAS controller is installed in a PCI riser-card assembly and is installed and removed the same way as any other PCI adapter. Do not use the instructions in this topic; use the instructions in "Installing a PCI adapter" on
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    a PCI riser-card assembly and is installed and removed the same way as any other PCI adapter. Do not use the instructions in this topic; use the instructions in "Installing a PCI adapter" on page 51 and "Removing a PCI adapter" on page 54. 94 System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide
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    server is turned off, all external cables and power cords are disconnected, and the cover has been removed. 2. If you are installing b. Install the battery and connect the battery to the SAS controller as instructed in riser card. 12-drive-capable server model: Tape-enabled server model: 6. Firmly
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    " on page 43). 4. Remove the PCI riser-card assembly from the server and set it aside (see "Removing a PCI riser-card assembly" on page 44). 5. Remove the ServeRAID controller from the riser card (see "Removing a PCI adapter" on page 54). 96 System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide
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    the three screws that secure the battery carrier to the ServeRAID controller. Set the battery and battery carrier aside. Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware. 7. Install the interposer card on the interposer card connector on the ServeRAID controller
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    to the ServeRAID controller. 8. Connect one end of the remote battery cable to the Install the ServeRAID controller on the riser card (see "Installing a PCI adapter" on page 51). 10. Install the PCI riser-card assembly in the server (see "Installing x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide
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    12. Install the battery on the remote battery tray: a. Connect the battery carrier cable to the battery, if it is not already connected. b. sure that the cable is not pinched and does not cover any connectors or obstruct any components on the system board. Chapter 2. Installing optional devices 99
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    data, the ServeRAID controller firmware changes the write policy to write-through until the battery unit is sufficiently charged. When the battery unit is charged, the ServeRAID controller firmware changes the write policy to write-back. 100 System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide
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    SAS riser card. USB hypervisor connector PCI Express SAS controller connector SATA tape signal Tape drive power USB tape signal SAS controller error LED SAS riser card (tape-enabled model server) To move the SAS controller side retention bracket to a different position to accommodate the
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    " on page 94). e. Install the riser-card assembly in the server (see "Installing the SAS riser-card and controller assembly" on page 92). f. Connect the power cords and all external cables, and turn on the server and peripheral devices. 102 System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide
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    it will go, to secure the memory key in position. If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to "Completing the installation" on page 106. Note: You must configure the server to boot from the hypervisor USB drive. See Chapter 3, "Configuring the server," on page 111 for
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    , go to "Completing the installation" on page 106. Note: You must configure the server not to look for the hypervisor USB drive. See Chapter 3, "Configuring the server," on page 111 for information about disabling hypervisor support. 104 System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide
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    Otherwise, go to "Completing the installation" on page 106. Installing an optional CD-RW/DVD drive For a list of supported optional optical disk drives for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. To install an optional CD-RW/DVD drive, complete the following steps
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    rack. See the Rack Installation Instructions that come with the server for complete rack installation and removal instructions. 6. To attach peripheral devices and connect the power cords, see "Connecting the external cables" on page 108. 106 System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide
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    routed. 2. Place the cover-release latch in the open (up) position. 3. Insert the bottom tabs of the top cover into the matching slots in the server chassis. 4. Press down on the cover-release latch to slide the cover forward and lock the cover in place. 5. Slide the
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    devices. Use these identifiers to connect the cables to the correct connectors. If the server comes with an installed operating system, see the documentation that comes with the operating system for additional cabling instructions. 108 System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide
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    ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD" on page 119 and the operating-system documentation. If you have installed or removed a hard disk drive, see "Using the LSI Configuration Utility program" on page 126. If you have installed a USB hypervisor memory key on the SAS riser card, see the user's guide
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    110 System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide
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    Setup utility" on page 112. v Boot Menu program The Boot Menu program is part of the IBM System x 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. v IBM ServerGuide Setup and Installation
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    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 the settings to view or change. 112 System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide
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    issue date of the firmware, the integrated management module and diagnostics code, and the version and date. v 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
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    . 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 114 System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide
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    by the system service processor. Run the diagnostic programs to get more information about error codes that occur. See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM Documentation CD for instructions for running the diagnostic programs. Important: If the system-error LED on the front of the
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    . 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 Documentation CD for instructions for removing the battery. 116 System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide
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    to enable the power-on password override. 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. Chapter 3. Configuring the server 117
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    server is turned off, move switch 1 of the switch block (SW4) to the On position to enable the power-on password override. 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. 118 System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation
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    can download a free image of the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD or purchase the CD from the ServerGuide fulfillment Web site at http://www.ibm.com/ systems/management/serverguide/sub.html. To download the free image, click IBM Service and Support Site. Chapter 3. Configuring the server 119
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    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 integrated SCSI controller with RAID
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    . The IMM supports the following basic systems-management features: v Environmental monitor with fan speed control for temperature, voltages, fan failure, and power supply failure. v Light path diagnostics LEDs to report errors that occur with fans, power supplies, microprocessor, hard disk drives
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    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. 122 System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide
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    server is connected to ac 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 VMware ESXi Server 31 Embedded Setup Guide at http://www.vmware.com/pdf
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    Setup utility menu. 3. From the Setup utility main menu, select System Settings. 4. On the next screen, select Integrated Management Module. 5. On the next screen, select Network Configuration. 6. Find the IP address and write it down. 124 System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide
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    opens in the browser. Note: The IMM is set initially with a user name of USERID and password of PASSW0RD (passw0rd with a zero, not the letter O). You have read/write access. For enhanced security, change this default password during the initial configuration. 3. On the Welcome page, type a timeout
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    stored on the secondary drive of the mirrored pair. v 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. 126 System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide
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    LSI Configuration Utility program, complete the following steps: 1. Turn on the server. Note: Approximately 3 minutes after the server is connected to ac power, the power-control button becomes active. 2. When the prompt Setup is displayed, press F1. If you have set an administrator password
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    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: 128 System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide
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    the location of the 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. Chapter 3. Configuring the server 129
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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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    U.K., these services 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: 0800-016-888 132 System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide
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    it is the user's responsibility to evaluate and verify the operation of any non-IBM product, program, or service. IBM may have patents or send license inquiries, in writing, to: IBM Director of Licensing IBM Corporation North Castle Drive Armonk, NY 10504-1785 U.S.A. INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES
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    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. 134 System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide
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    not include user manuals or all server to malfunction or cease functioning altogether. This specification sets IBM encourages owners of information technology (IT) equipment to responsibly recycle their equipment when it is no longer needed. IBM offers a variety of product return programs and services
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    de IBM en el sitio web de IBM http://www.ibm.com/ibm/recycle/us/index.shtml y http://www.ibm.com/ibm/ product is not to be thrown away, but rather reclaimed upon end of life per this Directive. Remarque : Cette marque s'applique uniquement aux pays x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide
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    IBM representative. Battery return program This product may contain a sealed lead acid, nickel cadmium, nickel metal hydride, lithium, or lithium ion battery. Consult your user manual or service manual for specific away, but rather reclaimed upon end of life per this Directive. Les batteries ou
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    collected separately and recycled at end of life. The label on the battery (PDF) 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. 138 System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide
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    not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may 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 the fitting of non-IBM option cards. This product
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    0049 (0)711 785 1176 Fax: 0049 (0)711 785 1283 E-mail: [email protected] Taiwanese Class A warning statement Germany Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive Deutschsprachiger EU Hinweis: Hinweis ßnahmen zu ergreifen und dafür aufzukommen." 140 System x3650 M2 Type 7947: Installation and User's Guide
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    mit dem Deutschen EMVG das EG-Konformitätszeichen - CE - zu führen. Verantwortlich für die Konformitätserklärung des EMVG ist die IBM Deutschland GmbH, 70548 Stuttgart. Generelle Informationen: Das Gerät erfüllt die Schutzanforderungen nach EN 55024 und EN 55022 Klasse A. People's Republic
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    125 controls and LEDs front view 14 on light path diagnostics panel 15 operator information panel 15 rear view 17 cooling 8 cover removing 43 replacing 107 creating, RAID array 127 D danger statements 6 device drivers 13 diagnostics panel, controls and LEDs 15 diagnostics program, DSA preboot 9 DIMM
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    , configuring 125 grease, thermal 80 H hard disk drive formatting 127 installing 56, 58 removing 58, 60 hardware service and support 132 heat output 7 help, getting 131 hot-swap drive installing 56 removing 58 fan installing 90 removing 89 installing power supply 87 humidity 7 hypervisor memory key
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    Ethernet-link status 15 IMM heartbeat 32 information 15 locator 15, 18 power-on 15, 18 power-supply 19 power-supply detected problems 19 riser-card assembly 35 system board 32 system error 15 system pulse 32 system-error 18 LEDs and controls front view 14 on light path diagnostics panel 15 operator
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    server firmware, UEFI-compliant 8 server power and IMM 20 ServeRAID support 11 ServerGuide downloading CD 10 features 120 using 119 using to install operating system 121 setup and configuration with ServerGuide 120 Setup utility menu choices 113 starting 112 using 112 simple-swap hard disk drive
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    13 updating IBM Systems Director 128 server configuration 109, 111 USB connector 14, 17 USB hypervisor memory key installing 103 removing 104 using 123 using boot selection menu program 119 embedded hypervisor 123 LSI Configuration Utility 126 remote presence feature 123 ServerGuide 119 Setup
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