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IBM System x3250 M2 Types 4190 and 4194  
User’s Guide  
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IBM System x3250 M2 Types 4190 and 4194  
User’s Guide  
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Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in “Notices,”  
on page 57 and the Warranty and Support Information document on the IBM System x Documentation  
CD.  
Second Edition (March 2008)  
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Contents  
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Safety  
Before installing this product, read the Safety Information.  
Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações de Segurança.  
Pred instalací tohoto produktu si prectete prírucku bezpecnostních instrukcí.  
Læs sikkerhedsforskrifterne, før du installerer dette produkt.  
Lees voordat u dit product installeert eerst de veiligheidsvoorschriften.  
Ennen kuin asennat tämän tuotteen, lue turvaohjeet kohdasta Safety Information.  
Avant d’installer ce produit, lisez les consignes de sécurité.  
Vor der Installation dieses Produkts die Sicherheitshinweise lesen.  
Prima di installare questo prodotto, leggere le Informazioni sulla Sicurezza.  
Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen (Safety Information) før du installerer dette produktet.  
Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança.  
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Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad.  
Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten.  
Important:  
Each caution and danger statement in this document 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 procedures. Read any additional safety information that comes with the  
server or optional device before you install the device.  
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Statement 1:  
DANGER  
Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is  
hazardous.  
To avoid a shock hazard:  
v Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation,  
maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical  
storm.  
v Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical  
outlet.  
v Connect to properly wired outlets any equipment that will be attached to  
this product.  
v When possible, use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal  
cables.  
v Never turn on any equipment when there is evidence 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 table when  
installing, moving, or opening covers on this product or attached  
devices.  
To Connect:  
To Disconnect:  
1. Turn everything OFF.  
1. Turn everything OFF.  
2. First, attach all cables to devices.  
3. Attach signal cables to connectors.  
4. Attach power cords to outlet.  
5. Turn device ON.  
2. First, remove power cords from outlet.  
3. Remove signal cables from connectors.  
4. Remove all cables from devices.  
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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 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:  
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.  
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Statement 3:  
CAUTION:  
When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic devices, or  
transmitters) are installed, note the following:  
v Do not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could  
result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable  
parts inside the device.  
v Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than  
those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure.  
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 optical instruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam.  
Class 1 Laser Product  
Laser Klasse 1  
Laser Klass 1  
Luokan 1 Laserlaite  
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Appareil A Laser de Classe 1  
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Statement 4:  
18 kg (39.7 lb)  
32 kg (70.5 lb)  
55 kg (121.2 lb)  
CAUTION:  
Use safe practices when lifting.  
Statement 5:  
CAUTION:  
The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power  
supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. 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.  
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Statement 8:  
CAUTION:  
Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following  
label attached.  
Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present inside any  
component that has this label attached. There are no serviceable parts inside  
these components. If you suspect a problem with one of these parts, contact  
a service technician.  
Statement 26:  
CAUTION:  
Do not place any object on top of rack-mounted devices.  
This server is suitable for use on an IT power-distribution system whose maximum  
phase-to-phase voltage is 240 V under any distribution fault condition.  
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Chapter 1. The System x3250 M2 Types 4190 and 4194  
The IBM System x3250 M2 Type 4190 or 4194 server is a 1-U-high server that is  
ideally suited for networking environments that require superior microprocessor  
performance, efficient memory management, and flexibility.  
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 and getting service and assistance, see the Warranty and Support  
Information document.  
The server contains IBM X-Architecture technologies, which help increase  
performance and reliability. For more information, see “What your server offers” on  
You can obtain up-to-date information about the server and other IBM server  
Related documentation  
This User’s Guide contains general information about the server, including how to  
install supported optional devices and how to configure the server. The following  
documentation also comes with the server:  
v Installation Guide  
This printed document contains instructions for setting up the server and basic  
instructions for installing some optional devices.  
v Warranty and Support Information  
This document is in Portable Document Format (PDF) on the System x™  
Documentation CD. It contains information about the terms of the warranty and  
getting service and assistance.  
v Safety Information  
This document is in PDF on the IBM System x Documentation CD. It contains  
translated caution and danger statements. Each caution and danger statement  
that appears in the documentation has a number that you can use to locate the  
corresponding statement in your language in the Safety Information document.  
v Rack Installation Instructions  
This printed document contains instructions for installing the server in a rack.  
v 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.  
Depending on the server model, additional documentation might be included on the  
IBM System x Documentation CD.  
The System x and xSeries® Tools Center is an online information center that  
contains information about tools for updating, managing, and deploying firmware,  
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device drivers, and operating systems. The System x and xSeries Tools Center is at  
The server might have features that are not described in the documentation that  
comes 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 Web site. To check for updated documentation  
and technical updates, complete the following steps.  
Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. The actual procedure  
might vary slightly from what is described in this document.  
2. Under Product support, click System x.  
3. Under Popular links, click Publications lookup.  
4. From the Product family menu, select System x3250 M2 and click Continue.  
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 the  
Safety Information document.  
The following notices and statements are used in this document:  
v Note: These notices provide important tips, guidance, or advice.  
v Important: These notices provide information or advice that might help you avoid  
inconvenient or problem situations.  
v 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.  
v 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.  
v 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.  
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Features and specifications  
The following information is a summary of the features and specifications of the  
server. Depending on the server model, some features might not be available, or  
some specifications might not apply.  
Racks are marked in vertical increments of 4.45 cm (1.75 inches). Each increment  
is referred to as a unit, or “U.” A 1-U-high device is 1.75 inches tall.  
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Table 1. Features and specifications  
Microprocessor:  
Expansion slots:  
Acoustical noise emissions:  
v Sound power, idling: 6.5 bel  
maximum  
One Intel® LGA 775 single core, dual Two PCI Express x8 slots, one  
core, or quad core, depending on the low-profile and one 3/4-length full  
server model:  
height. Low-profile slot supports x4  
electrical.  
v Sound power, operating: 6.5 bel  
v Single core: Celeron 440 or later  
v Dual core: Core 2 Duo E4600 or  
Xeon E3110, or later  
v Quad core: Xeon 3300 series  
maximum  
Video controller:  
Heat output:  
v ATI ES1000 video on system  
Approximate heat output in British  
thermal units (Btu) per hour:  
v Minimum configuration: 341 Btu per  
hour (100 watts)  
board  
list of supported microprocessors.  
v 16 MB DDR II video memory  
Power supply:  
351 watt (110 or 220 V ac  
auto-sensing)  
v Maximum configuration: 1024 Btu  
per hour (300 watts)  
Notes:  
1. Use the Configuration/Setup Utility  
program to determine the size of  
the L2 cache, type and speed of  
the microprocessor, and speed of  
the front-side bus.  
Electrical input:  
Size:  
v Sine-wave input (50 - 60 Hz)  
v Height: 43 mm (1.75 inches, 1 U)  
v Depth: 559 mm (22 inches)  
v Width: 440 mm (17.32 inches)  
v Maximum weight: 12.7 kg (28 lb)  
depending on your configuration  
required  
v Input voltage low range:  
– Minimum: 100 V ac  
– Maximum: 127 V ac  
v Input voltage high range:  
– Minimum: 200 V ac  
– Maximum: 240 V ac  
v Approximate input kilovolt-amperes  
(kVA):  
2. Intel Virtualization Technology (VT)  
is not available on the Celeron  
440 or the Core 2 Duo E4600;  
however, these microprocessors  
can run paravirtualization.  
Integrated functions:  
v Two Broadcom NetXtremeGB  
Ethernet controllers on the system  
board with Wake on LAN® support  
v Serial port  
Memory:  
– Minimum: 0.102 kVA  
– Maximum: 0.55 kVA  
v Minimum: Two 512 MB DIMMs  
v Four USB ports (two on front and  
two on rear of server)  
v Maximum: 8 GB  
Notes:  
v Type: PC2-5300, 667 MHz, ECC,  
DDR II unbuffered SDRAM DIMMs  
v Slots: Four dual inline  
v Supports 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB  
DIMMs  
1. Power consumption and heat  
output vary depending on the  
number and type of optional  
v Systems-management port if an  
optional Remote Supervisor  
Adapter II SlimLine is installed  
features that are installed and the  
power-management optional  
features that are in use.  
Hard disk controllers:  
v Serial ATA (SATA) controller  
(simple-swap SATA models)  
v Serial-attached SCSI (SAS)  
controller with integrated RAID  
(hot-swap SAS/SATA models) that  
supports RAID levels 0, 1, 1E  
Drives:  
2. These levels were measured in  
controlled acoustical environments  
according to the procedures that  
are specified by the American  
National Standards Institute (ANSI)  
S12.10 and ISO 7779 and are  
reported in accordance with ISO  
9296. Actual sound-pressure levels  
in a given location might exceed  
the average stated values because  
of room reflections and other  
nearby noise sources. The declared  
sound-power levels indicate an  
upper limit, below which a large  
number of computers will operate.  
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.  
Ultrabay Enhanced: CD or CD/DVD  
Expansion bays:  
One of the following configurations:  
v Two 3.5-inch slim-high bays for  
hard disk drives.  
Environment:  
v Air temperature:  
– Hot-swap models: Supports  
maximum of two serial-attached  
SCSI (SAS) drives or two serial  
ATA (SATA) drives.  
– Simple-swap models: Supports  
maximum of two SATA drives  
– Server on: 10° to 35°C (50.0°  
to 95.0°F); altitude: 0 to 914.4  
m (3000 ft)  
– Server on: 10° to 32°C (50.0°  
to 89.6°F); altitude: 914.4 m  
(3000 ft) to 2133.6 m (7000 ft)  
– Server off: 10° to 43°C (50.0°  
to 109.4°F); maximum altitude:  
2133.6 m (7000 ft)  
v Four 2.5-inch small form-factor  
(SFF) hot-swap bays for hard disk  
drives. Supports a maximum of four  
2.5-inch SAS drives.  
– Shipping: -40° to 60°C  
(-40° to 140°F); maximum  
altitude: 2133.6 m (7000 ft)  
v Humidity:  
– Server on: 8% to 80%  
– Server off: 8% to 80%  
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What your server offers  
The server uses the following features and technologies:  
v Baseboard management controller  
The baseboard management controller provides basic service-processor  
environmental monitoring functions. If an environmental condition exceeds a  
threshold or if a system component fails, the baseboard management controller  
lights LEDs to help you diagnose the problem. Critical errors are also included in  
the error log.  
Note: In messages and documentation, the term service processor refers to the  
baseboard management controller or the optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II  
SlimLine.  
v IBM Director  
IBM Director is a workgroup-hardware-management tool that you can use to  
centrally manage servers. For more information, see the IBM Director  
documentation on the IBM Director CD.  
v IBM Enterprise X-Architecture technology  
IBM X-Architecture technology combines proven, innovative IBM designs to make  
your x86-processor-based server powerful, scalable, and reliable. For more  
v Large system-memory capacity  
The server supports up to 8 GB of system memory. The memory controller  
supports error correcting code (ECC) for up to four industry-standard PC2-5300,  
667 MHz, ECC, double-data-rate (DDR) II unbuffered synchronous dynamic  
random access memory (SDRAM) dual inline memory modules (DIMMs).  
v IBM ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD  
The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD that comes with the server 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  
v Integrated network support  
The server comes with two integrated Broadcom Gigabit controllers, which  
support connection to a 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1000 Mbps network. For more  
v Large data-storage capacity  
The server supports up to two 25.4 mm (1-inch) slim-high, 3.5-inch hard disk  
drives (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) or serial-attached SCSI  
(SAS), depending on the server model), or up to four 63.5 mm (2.5-inch) hard  
disk drives (SAS), depending on the server model.  
v ServeRAIDsupport  
The hot-swap models of this server contain an internal SAS controller that  
supports level 0 and level 1 redundant array of independent disks (RAID)  
configurations. The server also supports some ServeRAID adapters and other  
optional devices to create RAID configurations. For a list of supported ServeRAID  
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v Dynamic System Analysis (DSA) Preboot diagnostic programs  
The DSA diagnostic programs are provided on the Dynamic System Analysis  
Preboot CD. The diagnostic programs test the major components of the server  
and collect the following information about the server:  
– System configuration  
– Network interfaces and settings  
– Installed hardware  
– Service processor status and configuration  
– Vital product data, firmware, and BIOS configuration  
– Hard disk drive health  
– RAID controller configuration  
– Event logs for ServeRAID controllers and service processors  
See the Problem Determination Guide for more information about the DSA  
Prebood diagnostic programs.  
v Systems-management capabilities  
The server supports an optional IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine.  
When this adapter is used with the integrated baseboard management controller  
that comes with the server, you can manage the functions of the server locally  
and remotely. The Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine also provides system  
monitoring, event recording, and dial-out alert capability.  
Reliability, availability, and serviceability features  
Three important server design features are reliability, availability, and serviceability  
(RAS). The RAS features help to ensure the integrity of the data that is stored in  
the server, the availability of the server when you need it, and the ease with which  
you can diagnose and repair problems.  
The server has the following RAS features:  
v Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)  
v Advanced Desktop Management Interface (DMI) features  
v Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) 2.0 support that provides secure  
remote power on/power off and seven standard alerts for components such as  
fans, voltage, and thermals  
v Automatic restart after power failure  
v Auto-restart initial program load (IPL)  
v Boot-block recovery  
v Built-in, menu-driven configuration and setup programs  
v Cooling fans with speed-sensing capability  
v Customer-upgradeable basic input/output system (BIOS) code  
v ECC memory  
v Error codes and messages  
v Menu-driven diagnostic programs on CD  
v Monitoring support for temperature, voltage, and fan speed  
v Parity checking on the SAS bus and PCI bus  
v Power-on self-test (POST)  
v Read-only memory (ROM) checksums  
v SDRAM with serial presence detect (SPD)  
v Server management  
v Standby voltage for systems management features and monitoring  
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v System error logs  
v Vital product data (VPD); includes information stored in nonvolatile memory for  
easier remote viewing  
v Wake on LAN  
IBM Director  
With IBM Director, a network administrator can perform the following tasks:  
v View the hardware configuration of remote systems, in detail  
v Monitor the usage and performance of critical components, such as  
microprocessors, disks, and memory  
v Centrally manage individual or large groups of IBM and non-IBM x86-based  
servers, desktop computers, workstations, and notebook computers on a variety  
of platforms  
IBM Director provides a comprehensive entry-level workgroup hardware manager. It  
includes the following key features:  
v Advanced self-management capabilities for maximum system availability  
v Multiple operating-system platform support, including Microsoft® Windows® 2000  
Server, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP Professional, AIX, i5/OS, Red Hat  
Linux, SUSE Linux, VMware, and Novell NetWare. For a complete list of  
operating systems that support IBM Director, see the IBM Director Compatibility  
Document. This document is in Portable Document Format (PDF) at  
6 to 8 weeks.  
v Support for IBM and non-IBM servers, desktop computers, workstations, and  
notebook computers  
v Support for systems-management industry standards  
v Integration into leading workgroup and enterprise systems-management  
environments  
v Ease of use, training, and setup  
IBM Director also provides an extensible platform that supports advanced server  
tools that are designed to reduce the total cost of managing and supporting  
networked systems. By deploying IBM Director, you can achieve reductions in  
ownership costs through the following benefits:  
v Reduced downtime  
v Increased productivity of IT personnel and users  
v Reduced service and support costs  
For more information about IBM Director, see the documentation on the IBM  
Director CD that comes with the server, the IBM Director Information Center at  
diricinfoparent.html, and the IBM System x and xSeries Systems Management Web  
page at http://www.ibm.com/systems/management/, which presents an overview of  
IBM Systems Management and IBM Director.  
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The UpdateXpress program  
The UpdateXpress program is available for most System x servers and optional  
devices. It detects supported and installed device drivers and firmware in the server  
and installs available updates. You can download the UpdateXpress program from  
the Web at no additional cost, or you can purchase it on a CD. To download the  
program or purchase the CD, go to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/  
about UpdateXpress is available from the System x and xSeries Tools Center at  
Server controls, LEDs, and power  
This section describes the controls and light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and how to turn  
the server on and off.  
Note: The illustrations in this document show the 3.5-inch hard disk drive models,  
unless specifically indicated otherwise.  
Front view  
The following illustration shows the controls, light-emitting diodes (LEDs), and  
connectors on the front of the server.  
Hard disk drive activity LED  
Locator LED  
System-error LED  
Reset button  
Power-control button  
USB 1 connector  
Power-on LED  
USB 2 connector  
CD-eject button  
CD drive activity LED  
Power-on LED: When this LED is lit and not flashing, it indicates that the server is  
turned on. When this LED is flashing, it indicates that the server is turned off and  
still connected to an ac power source. When this LED is off, it indicates that ac  
power is not present, or the power supply or the LED itself has failed.  
Note: If this LED is off, it does not mean that there is no electrical power in the  
server. The LED might be burned out. To remove all electrical power from the  
server, you must disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet.  
Power-control button: Press this button to turn the server on and off manually. A  
power-control-button shield comes installed around the button to prevent the server  
from being turned off accidentally. You can remove this disk-shaped shield if you  
prefer.  
Reset button: Press this button to reset the server and run the power-on self-test  
(POST). You might have to use a pen or the end of a straightened paper clip to  
press the button.  
Hard disk drive activity LED: When this LED is flashing, it indicates that a hard  
disk drive is in use.  
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Locator LED: This LED can be lit remotely by the system administrator to aid in  
visually locating the server. You can use IBM Director to light this LED remotely.  
System-error LED: When this LED is lit, it indicates that a system error has  
occurred. An LED on the system board might also be lit to help isolate the error.  
Detailed troubleshooting information is in the Problem Determination and Service  
Guide that is on the IBM System x Documentation CD.  
USB connectors: Connect a USB device to either of these connectors.  
CD-eject button: Press this button to release a CD from the CD drive.  
CD drive activity LED: When this LED is lit, it indicates that the CD drive is in use.  
Rear view  
The following illustration shows the LEDs on the rear of the server.  
Ethernet 1 activity LED  
Ethernet 1 link LED  
Ethernet 2 link LED  
Ethernet 2 activity LED  
Ethernet activity LED: This LED is on each Ethernet connector. When this LED is  
lit, it indicates that there is activity between the server and the network.  
Ethernet link LED: This LED is on each Ethernet connector. When this LED is lit, it  
indicates that the Ethernet controller is connected to the network.  
The following illustration shows the connectors on the rear of the server.  
Power-cord connector  
Systems-management  
connector  
USB 3 connector  
USB 4 connector  
Serial connector  
Video connector  
Ethernet 2 connector  
Ethernet 1 connector  
Power-cord connector: Connect the power cord to this connector.  
Serial connector: Connect a 9-pin serial device to this connector.  
Video connector: Connect a monitor to this connector.  
Ethernet connector: Use either of these connectors to connect the server to a  
network. Ethernet connector 1 supports Serial over LAN (SOL).  
USB connector: Connect a USB device to either of these connectors.  
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Systems-management connector: Connect the server to a network for  
systems-management information control. This connector is active only if you have  
installed a Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine, and it is used only by the  
Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine.  
Server power features  
When the server 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 service processor is  
shut down; however, the server can respond to requests from the service processor  
(the baseboard management controller), such as a remote request to turn on the  
server.  
Turning on the server  
Approximately 20 seconds after the server is connected to ac power, the  
power-control button becomes active, and one or more fans 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:  
v If a power failure occurs while the server is turned on, the server will restart  
automatically when power is restored.  
v If your operating system supports the systems-management software for an  
optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine, the systems-management  
software can turn on the server.  
v If your operating system supports the Wake on LAN feature, the Wake on LAN  
feature can turn on the server.  
Note: When 4 GB or more of memory (physical or logical) is installed, some  
memory is reserved for various system resources and is unavailable to the  
operating system. The amount of memory that is reserved for system resources  
depends on the operating system, the configuration of the server, and the  
configured PCI optional devices.  
Turning off the server  
When you turn off the server and leave it connected to ac power, the server can  
respond to requests from the service processor, such as a remote request to turn  
on the server. While the server remains connected to ac power, one or more fans  
might continue to run. To remove all power from the server, you must disconnect it  
from the power source.  
Some operating systems require an orderly shutdown before you turn off the server.  
See your operating-system documentation for information about shutting down the  
operating system.  
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Statement 5:  
CAUTION:  
The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power  
supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. 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.  
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The server can be turned off in any of the following ways:  
v You can turn off the server from the operating system, if your operating system  
supports this feature. After an orderly shutdown of the operating system, the  
server will be turned off automatically.  
v You can press the power-control button to start an orderly shutdown of the  
operating system and turn off the server, if your operating system supports this  
feature.  
v If the operating system stops functioning, you can press and hold the  
power-control button for more than 4 seconds to turn off the server.  
v If an optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine is installed in the server, the  
server can be turned off from the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine user  
interface.  
v The integrated systems-management processor (mini-BMC) 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 service processor.  
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Chapter 2. Installing optional devices  
This chapter provides detailed instructions for installing optional hardware devices in  
the server.  
Server components  
The following illustrations show the major components in the server. The  
illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.  
3.5-inch models  
Riser-card  
Assembly  
DIMM  
Heat-exchanger  
assembly  
SAS/SATA controller  
(some models)  
Heat-exchanger  
retention module  
Microprocessor  
System board  
SAS/SATA backplane  
(some models)  
Air baffle  
SATA simple-swap  
back panel (some models)  
Fans  
Power supply  
CD/DVD interface card  
Operator information  
panel assembly  
CD/DVD  
drive  
3.5-inch hot-swap  
hard disk drive  
(some models)  
Fans  
3.5-inch drive cage  
3.5-inch simple-  
swap SATA  
Bezel  
hard disk drive  
(some models)  
Hot-swap hard  
disk drive filler  
Simple-swap SATA filler  
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2.5-inch models  
Riser-card  
Assembly  
DIMM  
Heat-exchanger  
assembly  
SAS/SATA controller  
(some models)  
Heat-exchanger  
retention module  
System board  
Microprocessor  
Air baffle  
2.5-inch hard  
disk drive  
backplane  
Fans  
Power supply  
CD/DVD interface card  
Operator information  
panel assembly  
CD/DVD  
drive  
Fans  
Bezel  
2.5-inch  
drive cage  
2.5-inch hard  
disk drive  
2.5-inch filler panel  
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System-board internal connectors  
The following illustration shows the internal connectors on the system board.  
Wake on LAN connector  
SATA 2 connector  
SATA 0 connector  
Power connector  
SAS/SATA controller  
card connector  
Front USB connector  
SAS/SATA  
controller  
card  
Operator information  
panel connector  
Hot-swap SAS/SATA  
backplane power  
connector  
SAS signal connector  
(some models)  
Power connector  
Fan 5 connector  
Fan 4 connector  
Fan 3 connector  
Fan 2 connector  
Fan 1 connector  
IDE connector  
Microprocessor connector  
Important: Use only a supported IBM SAS/SATA controller in the SAS/SATA  
controller card connector. For a list of supported optional devices for the server, see  
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System-board switches and jumpers  
The following illustration shows the switches and jumpers on the system board.  
Boot block  
recovery jumper  
SAS/SATA  
controller  
card  
Clear CMOS jumper  
The following illustration identifies the pins on a jumper and shows the location of  
pin 1.  
3
2
Pin 1 mark  
1
Table 2. Switch and jumper settings  
Component  
Settings  
Clear CMOS jumper (JP3)  
v Pins 1 and 2: Keep CMOS data (default)  
v Pins 2 and 3: Clear the CMOS data, which clears the  
power-on password and administrator password  
Boot block jumper (JP4)  
v Pins 1 and 2: Normal (default)  
v Pins 2 and 3: Boot from boot block  
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System-board external connectors  
The following illustration shows the external connectors on the system board.  
Serial connector  
Video connector  
Ethernet 2 connector  
Ethernet 1 connector  
USB 4 connector  
USB 3 connector  
Systems-  
management  
connector  
SAS/SATA  
controller  
card  
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System-board LEDs  
The following illustration shows the light-emitting diodes (LEDs) on the system  
board.  
PCI Express slot 2 error LED  
PCI Express slot 1 error LED  
DIMM 4  
error LED  
SAS/SATA  
controller  
error LED  
DIMM 3  
error LED  
DIMM 2  
error LED  
DIMM 1  
Baseboard  
management  
controller  
heartbeat  
LED  
error LED  
SAS/SATA  
controller  
card  
Fan 3  
error LED  
Fan 2  
error LED  
Fan 1  
error LED  
Power  
good LED  
Voltage  
regulator  
error LED  
Standby  
power LED  
Fan 5 error LED  
Fan 4 error LED  
Table 3. System-board LEDs  
LED  
Description  
Error LEDs  
When one of these LEDs is lit, it indicates that the associated  
component has failed.  
Baseboard management  
controller heartbeat LED  
This LED flashes to indicate that the mini-BMC is functioning  
normally.  
Standby power LED  
When this LED is lit, it indicates that the server is connected  
to ac power.  
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System-board optional-device connectors  
The following illustration shows the connectors for user-installable optional devices.  
Other  
systems-management  
adapter connector  
Riser-card  
connector  
Remote Supervisor  
Adapter II SlimLine  
connector  
DIMM 1  
connector  
DIMM 2  
connector  
Battery connector  
DIMM 3  
SAS/SATA  
controller  
card  
connector  
SAS/SATA controller  
connector  
DIMM 4  
connector  
The following illustration shows the locations of the PCI Express slots on the  
riser-card assembly.  
PCI Express x8 slot 1  
PCI Express x8 slot 2  
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The following illustration shows the location of the PCI-X slot on the optional PCI-X  
riser-card assembly.  
Power cable  
PCI-X slot  
Installation guidelines  
Before you install optional devices, read the following information:  
v Read the safety information that begins on page v and the guidelines in  
work safely.  
v 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, conplete the  
following steps:  
Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. The actual procedure  
might vary slightly from what is described in this document.  
2. Under Product support, click System x.  
3. Under Popular links, click Software and device drivers.  
4. Click System x3250 M2 to display the matrix of downloadable files for the  
server.  
For additional information about tools for updating, managing, and deploying  
firmware, see the System x and xSeries Tools Center at  
v Before you install optional hardware, make sure that the server is working  
correctly. Start the server, and make sure that the operating system starts, if an  
operating system is installed, or that a I9990305 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 for diagnostic information.  
v Observe good housekeeping in the area where you are working. Place removed  
covers and other parts in a safe place.  
v If you must start the server while the 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.  
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v 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.  
v Make sure that you have an adequate number of properly grounded electrical  
outlets for the server, monitor, and other devices.  
v Back up all important data before you make changes to disk drives.  
v Have a small flat-blade screwdriver available.  
v You do not have to turn off the server to install or replace hot-plug Universal  
Serial Bus (USB) devices.  
v 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.  
v 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  
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.  
v When you are finished working on the server, reinstall all safety shields, guards,  
labels, and ground wires.  
v For a list of supported optional devices for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/  
System reliability guidelines  
To help ensure proper system cooling and system reliability, make sure that the  
following requirements are met:  
v Each of the drive bays has a drive or a filler panel and electromagnetic  
compatibility (EMC) shield installed in it.  
v If the server has redundant power, each of the power-supply bays has a power  
supply installed in it.  
v 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.  
v You have followed the cabling instructions that come with optional adapters.  
v You have replaced a failed fan within 48 hours.  
v You have replaced a hot-swap drive within 2 minutes of removal.  
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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 electrostatic-discharge  
wrist strap or other grounding system when you work inside the server with the  
power on.  
You might be instructed to turn on the server while the cover is off, to look at  
system-board LEDs. Follow these guidelines when you work 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.  
v Do not allow your necktie or scarf to hang inside the server.  
v Remove jewelry, such as bracelets, necklaces, rings, and loose-fitting wrist  
watches.  
v Remove items from your shirt pocket, such as pens and pencils, that could fall  
into the server as you lean over it.  
v Avoid dropping any metallic objects, such as paper clips, hairpins, and screws,  
into the server.  
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:  
v Limit your movement. Movement can cause static electricity to build up around  
you.  
v The use of a grounding system is recommended. For example, wear an  
electrostatic-discharge wrist strap, if one is available.  
v Handle the device carefully, holding it by its edges or its frame.  
v Do not touch solder joints, pins, or exposed circuitry.  
v Do not leave the device where others can handle and damage it.  
v While the device is still in its static-protective package, touch it to an unpainted  
metal part of the server for at least 2 seconds. This drains static electricity from  
the package and from your body.  
v 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 cover or on a  
metal surface.  
v Take additional care when you handle devices during cold weather. Heating  
reduces indoor humidity and increases static electricity.  
Removing the cover  
To remove the cover, complete the following steps:  
1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines”  
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2. Turn off the server and all attached devices (see “Turning off the server” on  
3. Disconnect all external cables and power cords.  
4. Remove the server from the rack and place it on a flat, static-protective surface.  
Cover-release  
button  
5. Press the cover-release button.  
6. Slide the cover back approximately 1.27 cm (0.5 inches); then, lift it off the  
server.  
Attention: For proper cooling and airflow, replace the cover before you turn on  
the server. Operating the server for extended periods of time (more than 30  
minutes) with the cover removed might damage server components.  
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:  
v 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.  
v The adapter slots are on the riser-card assembly. You must first remove the  
riser-card assembly to access the adapter slots.  
v The two PCI Express slots on the riser-card assembly support PCI Express x8  
1.0a adapters.  
v You can install one full-height three-quarter-length adapter in expansion slot 1  
and one low-profile half-length adapter in expansion slot 2.  
Note: When the optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine is installed in  
the server, you can install only a half-length adapter in expansion slot 1.  
v If you have installed an optional PCI-X riser-card assembly in the server, you can  
install a full-height, three-quarter-length PCI-X 64/133 MHz adapter in the PCI-X  
slot on the riser-card assembly.  
Note: When the optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine is installed in  
the server, you can install only a half-length adapter in the PCI-X slot.  
v An optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine can be installed only in the  
dedicated connector on the system board (see “System-board optional-device  
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connectors” on page 19 for the location of the connector). To install the Remote  
Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine, see “Installing a Remote Supervisor Adapter II  
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.  
v An optional ServeRAID-MR10i controller provides RAID level 5 support to the  
2.5-inch hot-swap drives, and supports an external storage enclosure. A  
ServeRAID-MR10i controller supports the 2.5-inch hard disk drives without  
modification.  
v An optional IBM SAS HBA Controller adapter enables you to connect external  
storage devices, such as SAS or SATA hard disk drives or tape drives, to a  
simple-swap SATA model server.  
v The server scans the PCI slots to assign system resources. The scan sequence  
is related to the startup sequence. If you have not changed the default startup  
sequence, the server scans the PCI slots in the following order: the integrated  
Ethernet controllers 1 and 2; then, the drives that are connected to the  
SAS/SATA controller; then, PCI Express slots 1 and 2.  
Expansion-slot cover  
Adapter  
Adapter support  
bracket  
Expansion slot 1  
Riser-card  
assembly  
Expansion slot 2  
To install an adapter, complete the following steps:  
1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines”  
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cord and  
all external cables.  
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Power cable  
PCI-X slot  
4. If the riser-card assembly is an optional PCI-X riser-card assembly, disconnect  
the riser-card power cable from the riser-card assembly.  
Riser-card  
assembly  
5. Grasp the riser-card assembly at the front and rear edges and lift to remove it  
from the server. Place the riser-card assembly on a flat, static-protective  
surface.  
6. Remove the expansion-slot cover from the slot that you intend to use.  
Attention: PCI expansion-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.  
7. Touch the static-protective package that contains the adapter to any unpainted  
metal surface on the server. Then, remove the adapter from the  
static-protective package. Avoid touching the components and gold-edge  
connectors on the adapter.  
8. Place the adapter, component side up, on a flat, static-protective surface and  
set any jumpers or switches as described by the adapter manufacturer, if  
necessary.  
9. Carefully grasp the adapter by its top edge or upper corners and align it with  
the expansion slot in the riser card assembly; then, press the adapter firmly  
into the expansion slot.  
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Expansion-slot  
bracket  
Adapter  
bracket  
Tab  
Adapter  
Important: Make sure that the U-shaped opening in the metal adapter bracket  
engages the tab on the expansion-slot bracket.  
10. Follow the cabling instructions, if any, that come with the adapter.  
11. Carefully align the riser-card assembly with the guides on the rear of the server  
and with the riser-card connectors on the system board; then, press down on  
the assembly. Make sure that the riser-card assembly is fully seated in the  
riser-card connector on the system board.  
Power cable  
PCI-X slot  
12. If the riser-card assembly is an optional PCI-X riser-card assembly in the  
server, reconnect the riser-card power cable to the riser-card assembly.  
13. If you are installing a ServeRAID-MR10i controller (2.5-inch drive models only),  
complete the following steps:  
a. Disconnect the existing SAS/SATA controller signal cable from the hard  
disk drive backplane and from the controller; then, remove the cable from  
the server.  
b. Route the ServeRAID-MR10i signal cable as shown in the following  
illustration and connect it to the hard disk drive backplane.  
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J9  
ServeRAID controller  
Hard disc drivebackplane  
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Installing a Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine  
Install an optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine in the Remote Supervisor  
Adapter II SlimLine connector on the system board. See the illustration in  
connector. After the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine is installed, the  
systems-management port on the rear of the server is active.  
Important: When the optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine is installed in  
the server, you can install only a half-length adapter in expansion slot 1.  
Notes:  
1. When you start the server for the first time after you install a Remote Supervisor  
Adapter II SlimLine, the startup process will take several minutes longer than a  
typical startup.  
2. Earlier versions of the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine might not work in  
the supported Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine versions.  
To install a Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine, complete the following steps.  
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Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine  
Mounting bracket  
Mounting bracket  
retention latch  
Mounting bracket  
1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines”  
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all power cords and  
external cables (see “Turning off the server” on page 10); then, remove the  
Power cable  
PCI-X slot  
3. If the riser-card assembly is an optional PCI-X riser-card assembly, disconnect  
the riser-card power cable from the riser-card assembly.  
4. Grasp the riser-card assembly at the front and rear edges and lift to remove it  
from the server. Place the riser-card assembly on a flat, static-protective  
surface.  
5. Put the protective plastic cover on the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine.  
6. Turn the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine so that the keys on the  
connector align correctly with the connector on the system board.  
7. At a downward angle, insert the free end of the adapter under the tab on the  
mounting bracket, aligning the holes in the adapter with the posts on the  
mounting bracket. Rotate the front end of the adapter into the front mounting  
bracket, aligning the holes in the adapter with the posts on the front mounting  
bracket.  
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8. Press the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine firmly into the connector and  
make sure that all tabs on both mounting brackets secure the adapter in place.  
Attention: Incomplete insertion might cause damage to the server or the  
adapter.  
9. If a three-quarter-length adapter is installed in expansion slot 1 on the  
riser-card assembly, remove it. You can replace it with a half-length adapter if  
you choose to do so.  
10. Carefully align the riser-card assembly with the guides on the rear of the  
server and with the riser-card connectors on the system board; then, press  
down on the assembly. Make sure that the riser-card assembly is fully seated  
in the riser-card connectors on the system board.  
Power cable  
PCI-X slot  
11. If the riser-card assembly is an optional PCI-X riser-card assembly in the  
server, reconnect the riser-card power cable to the riser-card assembly.  
Note: If you have to remove the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine, spread  
the mounting bracket retention latches as you lift the Remote Supervisor Adapter II  
SlimLine, to disconnect it from the system board; then, lift it out of the server. You  
can press the middle of the mounting bracket toward the back of the server to  
spread the retention latches.  
See the documentation that comes with the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine  
for information about installing the firmware and configuring the adapter. Create a  
backup copy of the configuration so that if you have to replace the adapter in the  
future you can restore the configuration.  
If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to  
Installing a hard disk drive  
Locate the documentation that comes with the hard disk drive and follow those  
instructions in addition to the instructions in this chapter.  
Attention: To avoid damage to the hard disk drive connectors, make sure that the  
cover is in place and fully closed whenever you install or remove a hard disk drive.  
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Installing a simple-swap Serial ATA hard disk drive  
Attention: Simple-swap hard disk drives are not hot-swappable. Disconnect all  
power from the server before you remove or install a simple-swap hard disk drive.  
To install a simple-swap Serial ATA hard disk drive, complete the following steps.  
Note: If you have only one hard disk drive, install it in the left drive bay.  
SATA hard disk  
drive back plate  
Hard disk  
drive assembly  
Filler panel  
Attention: To avoid damage to the hard disk drive connectors, make sure that the  
cover is in place and fully closed whenever you install or remove a hard disk drive.  
1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines”  
2. Make sure that the server cover is in place and fully closed.  
3. Turn off the server and 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.  
6. Release the loops of the drive tray.  
7. Insert the filler panel into the bay to cover the drive.  
If you have other devices to install, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the  
Note: 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.  
To remove a simple-swap SATA drive from the bay, complete the following steps:  
1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines”  
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cord and  
all external cables.  
3. Remove the filler panel from the bay.  
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4. Pull the loops of the drive tray toward each other and pull the tray out of the  
bay.  
Installing a hot-swap hard disk drive  
The 3.5-inch drive hot-swap server models support either two SAS 3.5-inch hard  
disk drives or two SATA 3.5-inch hard disk drives. The 2.5-inch drive hot-swap  
server models support four 2.5-inch SAS hard disk drives.  
2.5-inch drives  
The installation procedure is the same for any of these drives. The illustrations in  
this procedure show 3.5-inch SAS drives.  
To install a hot-swap hard disk drive, complete the following steps.  
Note: If you have only one hard disk drive, install it in the left or upper-left drive  
bay.  
Drive-tray assembly  
Drive handle  
(in open position)  
Filler panel  
Attention: To avoid damage to the hard disk drive connectors, make sure that the  
cover is in place and fully closed whenever you install or remove a hard disk drive.  
1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines”  
2. Make sure that the server cover is in place and fully closed.  
3. Remove the filler panel from the bay.  
Attention: To maintain proper system cooling, do not operate the server for  
more than 10 minutes without either a drive or filler panel installed in each bay.  
4. Install the hard disk drive in the hot-swap bay:  
a. Make sure that the tray handle is open (that is, perpendicular to the front of  
the drive).  
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b. Align the drive assembly with the guide rails in the bay.  
c. Gently push the drive assembly into the bay until the drive stops.  
d. Push the tray handle to the closed (locked) position.  
e. Check the hard disk drive status LED to make sure that the hard disk drive  
is operating correctly. If the amber hard disk drive status LED for a drive is  
lit continuously, that drive is faulty and must be replaced. If the green hard  
disk drive activity LED is flashing, the drive is being accessed.  
If you have other devices to install, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the  
Installing a new CD or DVD drive  
The server comes with a CD or CD/DVD drive installed. You can remove the drive  
compat/us/ for a list of CD or CD/DVD drives you can use with the server.  
To remove a CD or CD/DVD drive, complete the following steps.  
Release tab  
1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines”  
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords and  
all external cables. Remove the cover (see “Removing the cover” on page 22).  
3. Pull the release 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, pull the drive out of  
the bay.  
Note: You might have to push the right-rear corner of the drive toward the front  
of the server to move the drive initially.  
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Drive retention clip  
Alignment pins  
4. Remove the retention clip from the drive and save it for future use.  
To install a CD or DVD drive, complete the following steps:  
1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines”  
2. Make sure that the server and peripheral devices are turned off and that the  
power cords and all external cables are disconnected. Remove the cover (see  
3. Follow the instructions that come with the drive to set any jumpers or switches.  
Drive retention clip  
Alignment pins  
4. Attach the drive retention clip to the side of the drive.  
5. Slide the drive into the CD/DVD drive bay until the drive clicks into place.  
If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to  
Installing an optional PCI-X riser-card assembly  
The server comes with a PCI Express riser-card assembly installed. You can  
remove the assembly and install an optional PCI-X assembly. See  
assemblies you can install in the server.  
The PCI-X riser-card assembly provides one PCI-X expansion slot on the riser card.  
Install only a PCI-X or PCI adapter in the expansion slot.  
To install a PCI-X riser-card assembly, complete the following steps.  
1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines”  
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cord and  
all external cables.  
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4. Install the PCI-X riser-card power cable.  
a. Separate the P4 connector on the cable that connects the power supply to  
the CD/DVD interposer card.  
b. Connect the short 4-wire length of the riser-card power cable (ꢀ2ꢁ to ꢀ3ꢁ) to  
the two halves of the P4 connector, as shown in the illustration.  
c. Make sure that the long 2-wire section (ꢀ2ꢁ to ꢀ1ꢁ) reaches the riser-card  
assembly. Route the cable between fans 4 and 5 to reach the assembly.  
Riser-card  
assembly  
5. Touch the static-protective package that contains the PCI-X riser-card assembly  
to any unpainted metal surface on the server. Then, remove the assembly from  
the static-protective package. Avoid touching the components and gold-edge  
connectors on the assembly.  
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6. Install a PCI-X or PCI adapter, if you have one available:  
a. Remove the expansion-slot cover from the PCI-X slot on the assembly.  
Attention: PCI expansion-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.  
b. Touch the static-protective package that contains the PCI-X or PCI adapter  
to any unpainted metal surface on the server. Then, remove the adapter  
from the static-protective package. Avoid touching the components and  
gold-edge connectors on the adapter.  
c. Place the adapter, component side up, on a flat, static-protective surface  
and set any jumpers or switches as described by the adapter manufacturer,  
if necessary.  
d. Carefully grasp the adapter by its top edge or upper corners and align it with  
the expansion slot in the riser card assembly; then, press the adapter firmly  
into the expansion slot.  
Expansion-slot  
bracket  
Adapter  
bracket  
Tab  
Adapter  
Important: Make sure that the U-shaped opening in the metal adapter  
bracket engages the tab on the expansion-slot bracket.  
e. Follow the cabling instructions, if any, that come with the adapter.  
7. Carefully align the PCI-X riser-card assembly with the guides on the rear of the  
server and with the riser-card connectors on the system board; then, press  
down on the assembly. Make sure that the riser-card assembly is fully seated in  
the riser-card connector on the system board.  
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Power cable  
PCI-X slot  
8. Connect the riser-card power cable to the PCI-X riser-card assembly.  
If you have to remove the PCI-X riser-card assembly from the server, disconnect  
the riser-card power cable from the assembly first; then, grasp the front and rear  
edges of the assembly and lift the assembly out of the server.  
If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to  
Installing a memory module  
The following notes describe the types of dual inline memory modules (DIMMs) that  
the server supports and other information that you must consider when you install  
DIMMs:  
v The server supports 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB DIMMs, for a maximum of 8 GB of  
us/ for a list of memory modules that you can use with the server.  
v The amount of usable memory will be reduced depending on the system  
configuration. A certain amount of memory must be reserved for system  
resources. Use the system summary in the Configuration/Setup Utility program to  
view the total amount of installed memory and the amount of configured memory  
v The server comes with one 512 MB or 1 GB DIMM installed in DIMM connector  
1 and an identical DIMM (the same size, speed, type, and technology) installed  
in DIMM connector 3.  
v If you install a pair of DIMMs in DIMM connectors 2 and 4, the size, speed, type,  
and technology of the DIMMs that you install in DIMM connectors 2 and 4 must  
match each other. However, they do not have to be the same size, speed, type,  
and technology as the DIMMs that are installed in DIMM connectors 1 and 3.  
v You can use compatible DIMMs from various manufacturers in the same pair.  
v Install only double-data-rate II (DDR II), PC2-5300, unbuffered synchronous  
dynamic random-access memory (SDRAM) with error correcting code (ECC)  
DIMMs. These DIMMs must be compatible with the latest PC2-5300 SDRAM  
unbuffered DIMM specification.  
v If you install a pair of 2 GB DIMMs and a pair of other-size DIMMs, the 2 GB  
DIMMs must be installed as the first pair (in DIMM connectors 1 and 3).  
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v When you restart the server after you add or remove a DIMM, a message is  
displayed indicating that the memory configuration has changed.  
To remove a DIMM, complete the following steps:  
1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines”  
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cord and  
all external cables. Remove the cover (see “Removing the cover” on page 22).  
Attention: To avoid breaking the retaining clips or damaging the DIMM  
connectors, open and close the clips gently.  
3. Open the retaining clip on each end of the DIMM connector.  
4. Lift the DIMM out of the connector.  
To install a DIMM, complete the following steps:  
1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines”  
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cord and  
all external cables. Remove the cover (see “Removing the cover” on page 22).  
Attention: To avoid breaking the retaining clips or damaging the DIMM  
connectors, open and close the clips gently.  
3. Open the retaining clip on each end of the DIMM connector.  
4. Touch the static-protective package that contains the DIMM to any unpainted  
metal surface on the server. Then, remove the DIMM from the package.  
5. Turn the DIMM so that the DIMM keys align correctly with the connector.  
6. Insert the DIMM into the connector by aligning the edges of the DIMM with the  
slots at the ends of the DIMM connector. 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. 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  
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Completing the installation  
To complete the installation, complete the following steps:  
1. Reinstall the cover. See “Installing the cover” for more information.  
2. Install the server in the rack cabinet. See the Rack Installation Instructions that  
come with the server for detailed information about how to install the server in a  
rack cabinet.  
Attention:  
v Install the server only in a rack cabinet that has perforated doors.  
v Do not leave open space above or below an installed server in the rack  
cabinet. To help prevent damage to server components, always install a filler  
panel to cover the open space and to help ensure proper air circulation. See  
the documentation that comes with the rack cabinet for more information.  
3. Connect the cables and power cords. For more information, see “Connecting  
4. Update the server configuration. See “Updating the server configuration” on  
page 39 for more information.  
Installing the cover  
To install the cover, place it into position and slide it forward.  
Connecting the cables  
The following illustrations show the locations of the input and output connectors on  
the front and rear of the server.  
Front  
USB 1 connector  
USB 2 connector  
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Rear  
Power-cord connector  
Systems-management  
connector  
USB 3 connector  
USB 4 connector  
Serial connector  
Video connector  
Ethernet 2 connector  
Ethernet 1 connector  
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.  
Cable identifiers are printed on the cables that come with the server and 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.  
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.  
Updating the server configuration  
When you start the server for the first time after you add or remove an internal  
optional device or external SAS device, you might receive a message that the  
configuration has changed. The Configuration/Setup Utility program starts  
automatically so that you can save the new configuration settings. For more  
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 a RAID configuration that uses the SAS/SATA controller with  
integrated RAID (hot-swap SATA or SAS models only) and you have installed or  
removed a hard disk drive, you might have to reconfigure the disk arrays.  
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 adapter for  
information about reconfiguring the disk arrays.  
If the server is a simple-swap model that contains a SATA RAID back plate, you can  
use the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program to configure the simple-swap SATA  
hard disk drives.  
For information about configuring an integrated Gigabit Ethernet controller, see  
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Chapter 3. Configuring the server  
The following configuration programs come with the server:  
v IBM ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD  
The ServerGuideprogram 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 and to simplify the installation of your  
operating system. For information about using this CD, see “Using the  
v Configuration/Setup Utility program  
The Configuration/Setup Utility program is part of the basic input/output system  
(BIOS). Use it to configure serial port assignments, 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  
v LSI Logic Configuration Utility program  
Use the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program to configure devices that are  
attached to the SAS/SATA controller. For information about using this program,  
Important: If the server is a simple-swap SATA model that contains a SATA  
RAID back plate, you can use the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program to  
configure the simple-swap SATA hard disk drives.  
The following table lists the different server configurations and the applications  
that are available for configuring and managing RAID arrays.  
Table 4. Configuration and management applications for RAID arrays  
RAID array configuration  
RAID array management  
(before operating system is (after operating system is  
Server configuration  
installed)  
installed)  
Integrated SATA and no SAS None  
controller card installed  
None  
SAS/SATA controller card  
(LSI 1064) installed  
LSI Logic Configuration Utility MegaRAID Storage Manager  
(Ctrl+C during server  
startup), ServerGuide  
ServeRAID-MR10i adapter  
installed (2.5-inch drive  
models only)  
WebBIOS Configuration  
Utility (Ctrl+H during server  
startup), BIOS  
WebBIOS Configuration  
Utility (Ctrl+H during server  
startup), MegaCLI  
Configuration/Setup Utility  
program (Ctrl+A during server  
startup), ServerGuide  
(command-line interface)  
v Baseboard management controller utility programs  
Use these programs to configure the baseboard management controller, to  
update the firmware and sensor data record/field replaceable unit (SDR/FRU)  
data, and to remotely manage a network. For information about using these  
v Ethernet controller configuration  
For information about configuring the Ethernet controllers, see “Configuring the  
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v IBM Director  
IBM Director is a workgroup-hardware-management tool that you can use to  
centrally manage System x servers. If you plan to use IBM Director to manage  
the server, you must check for the latest applicable IBM Director updates and  
interim fixes. For information about updating IBM Director, see “Updating IBM  
Director” on page 55. For more information about IBM Director, see the IBM  
Director documentation on the IBM Director CD that comes with the server.  
Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD  
The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD contains a setup and installation  
program that is designed for your server. The ServerGuide program detects the  
server model and optional hardware devices that are installed and uses that  
information during setup to configure the hardware. The ServerGuide program  
simplifies operating-system installations by providing updated device drivers and, in  
some cases, installing them automatically.  
If a later version of the ServerGuide program is available, you 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.  
The ServerGuide program has the following features:  
v An easy-to-use interface  
v Diskette-free setup, and configuration programs that are based on detected  
hardware  
v Device drivers that are provided for the server model and detected hardware  
v Operating-system partition size and file-system type that are selectable during  
setup  
ServerGuide features  
Features and functions can vary slightly with 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:  
v Sets system date and time  
v Detects the SAS RAID adapter, controller, or integrated SAS/SATA controller with  
RAID capabilities and runs the SAS RAID configuration program  
v Checks the microcode (firmware) levels of a ServeRAID adapter and determines  
whether a later level is available from the CD  
v Detects installed optional hardware devices 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  
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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 SAS/SATA controller with RAID capabilities, you can run the LSI  
Logic Configuration Utility program to create logical drives.  
Note: Features and functions can vary slightly with different versions of the  
ServerGuide program.  
When you start the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, the program prompts  
you to complete the following tasks:  
v Select your language.  
v Select your keyboard layout and country.  
v View the overview to learn about ServerGuide features.  
v View the readme file to review installation tips for your operating system and  
adapter.  
v Start the operating-system installation. You will need your operating-system CD.  
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.  
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 Web  
site.  
Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. The actual procedure  
might vary slightly from what is described in this document.  
2. Under Product support, click System x.  
3. From the menu on the left side of the page, click System x support search.  
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4. From the Task menu, select Install.  
5. From the Product family menu, select System x3250 M2.  
6. From the Operating system menu, select your operating system, and then click  
Search to display the available installation documents.  
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program  
Use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to perform the following tasks:  
v View configuration information  
v View and change assignments for devices and I/O ports  
v Set the date and time  
v Set and change passwords  
v View and change the startup characteristics of the server and the order of startup  
devices (startup-drive sequence)  
v View and change settings for advanced hardware features  
v View and clear the event and error logs  
v Change interrupt request (IRQ) settings  
v Resolve configuration conflicts  
Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program  
To start the Configuration/Setup Utility program, complete the following steps:  
1. Turn on the server.  
2. When the prompt Press F1 for Configuration/Setup is displayed, press F1. If  
you have set both a power-on password and an administrator password, you  
must type the administrator password to access the full Configuration/Setup  
Utility menu. If you do not type the administrator password, a limited  
Configuration/Setup Utility menu is available.  
3. Select settings to view or change.  
Configuration/Setup Utility menu choices  
The following choices are on the Configuration/Setup Utility main menu. Depending  
on the version of the BIOS code, some menu choices might differ slightly from  
these descriptions.  
v System Summary  
Select this choice to view configuration information, including the type, speed,  
and cache size of the microprocessor and the amount of installed memory. When  
you make configuration changes through other choices in the Configuration/Setup  
Utility program, the changes are reflected in the system summary; you cannot  
change settings directly in the system summary.  
This choice is on the full and limited Configuration/Setup Utility menu.  
v System Information  
Select this choice to view information about the server, such as the machine type  
and model of the server, the serial number, the system UUID, the system board  
identifier, and the revision level or issue date of the BIOS code. When you make  
changes through other choices in the Configuration/Setup Utility program, 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 Configuration/Setup Utility menu only.  
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v Devices and I/O Ports  
Select this choice to view or change assignments for devices and input/output  
(I/O) ports, to configure remote console redirection, to enable or disable  
integrated Ethernet controllers and all standard ports (such as serial and USB),  
and to view the system MAC addresses. 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). If you disable the integrated Ethernet  
controllers and no Ethernet adapter is installed, the server will have no Ethernet  
capability.  
For a SATA model, you can also select this choice to view or change the  
interface mode for a SATA port. To view or change the mode, select  
Programming Interface for a SATA Port.  
Native mode: Standard PCI resource steering is used.  
Combined mode: Native mode plus legacy mode is used. In legacy mode,  
standard IDE I/O and IRQ resources (IRQ 14 and 15) are assigned.  
This choice is on the full Configuration/Setup Utility menu only.  
v 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 Configuration/Setup Utility menu only.  
v System Security  
Select this choice to set passwords. For more information about passwords, see  
This choice is on the full Configuration/Setup Utility menu only.  
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 Configuration/Setup Utility menu. If an administrator  
password is set, the full Configuration/Setup Utility menu is available only if  
you type the administrator password at the password prompt. For more  
Power-on Password  
Select this choice to set or change a power-on password. For more  
v Startup Options  
Select this choice to view or change the startup options, such as the startup  
sequence, the keyboard NumLock state, the option ROM execution priorities,  
whether displayless operation is enabled, whether to restart on POST/BIOS error,  
and other startup considerations. You can also select this choice to enable or  
disable hard disk drive self-monitoring, analysis, and reporting technology  
(SMART). Changes in the startup options take effect when you restart the server.  
Select the option ROM execution-priority choices (Planar PXE/DHCP Priority  
and PCI Device Boot Priority) to specify the sequence in which channels are  
checked during startup to load and execute the ROMs for optional devices. This  
enables you to tailor the ROM load-and-execution sequence for maximum  
efficiency. Planar PXE/DHCP Priority specifies the priority of network-related  
ROMs relative to local PCI device ROMs; PCI Device Boot Priority specifies the  
priority of ROMs for devices connected to the SAS/SATA controller on the system  
board and to adapters in expansion slots 1 and 2.  
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. For  
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example, you can define a startup sequence that checks for a CD or DVD in the  
CD or DVD drive, then checks the hard disk drive, and then checks for a USB  
key drive (flash drive). If the server has Wake on LAN hardware and software  
and the operating system supports Wake on LAN functions, you can specify a  
startup sequence for the Wake on LAN functions.  
If you have not changed the default startup sequence, the server starts the  
devices in the following order: the CD or DVD drive; then, the USB diskette drive,  
USB memory key, USB CD drive, or USB hard disk drive, if you have installed  
any in the server; then, the hard disk drives that are connected to the system  
board; then, the drives that are connected to the SAS/SATA controller; then, the  
integrated Ethernet controllers 1 and 2.  
This choice is on the full Configuration/Setup Utility menu only.  
v Advanced Setup  
Select this choice to change settings for advanced hardware features.  
Important: The server might malfunction if these choices are incorrectly  
configured. Follow the instructions on the screen carefully.  
This choice is on the full Configuration/Setup Utility menu only.  
CPU Options  
Select this choice to enable or disable core multiprocessing, the  
execute-disable bit capability, and other microprocessor functions.  
PCI Bus Control  
Select this choice to view the system resources that are used by installed PCI  
devices.  
RSA II Settings  
This choice is displayed only when a Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine  
is installed in the server.  
Select this choice to view the IP address, DHCP settings, and gateway  
settings for the Remote Supervisor Adaptor II SlimLine, and to view or change  
the DHCP control, static IP address, subnet mask, gateway static IP address,  
and operating-system USB selections for the Remote Supervisor Adapter II  
SlimLine.  
Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) Settings  
Select this choice to change Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI)  
settings for the mini-BMC controller.  
- IPMI Specification Version  
This is a nonselectable menu item that displays the IPMI version.  
- BMC Firmware Version  
This is a nonselectable menu item that displays the BMC firmware version.  
- BMC Build Date  
This is a nonselectable menu item that displays the date that the BMC  
code was created.  
- BMC Build Level  
This is a nonselectable menu item that displays the version of the BMC  
code.  
- Existing Event Log number  
This is a nonselectable menu item that displays the number of entries in  
the BMC system-event log.  
- BMC POST Watchdog  
Enable or disable the mini-BMC POST watchdog. Disable is the default  
setting.  
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- System-BMC Serial Port Sharing  
Select this choice to specify whether the serial port that the BMC uses is  
shared with the rest of the system or is dedicated to the BMC. This choice,  
together with the BMC Serial Port Access Mode setting, affects  
serial-related behavior and remote-management capabilities on this server.  
For more information, see the help for this choice.  
- BMC Serial Port Access Mode  
Select this choice to specify the access mode for the serial port. This  
choice, together with the System-BMC Serial Port Sharing setting, affects  
serial-related behavior and remote-management capabilities on this server.  
For more information, see the help for this choice.  
- Reboot System on NMI  
Select this choice to enable or disable the ability of the server to restart  
after an NMI interrupt is issued. If the value is Enabled, this setting  
supersedes the automatic server restart (ASR) setting.  
- User Account Settings  
Select this choice to view the settings for each BMC user ID, change the  
password for a BMC user ID, and set the maximum BMC privilege level.  
- BMC Network Configuration  
Select this choice to view the mini-BMC MAC address, IP address, subnet  
mask, gateway address, host name, and DHCP control setting.  
- BMC System Event Log  
Select this choice to view the BMC system-event log, which contains all  
system-error messages that have been generated. Use the arrow keys to  
move among pages in the log. Run the diagnostic programs to get more  
information about error codes that occur. See the Problem Determination  
and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD for  
instructions. To clear the BMC system-event log, select Clear BMC SELs  
and confirm the selection.  
The BMC system-event log is limited in size. When the log is full, new  
entries will not overwrite existing entries; therefore, you must periodically  
clear the BMC system-event log. When you are troubleshooting an error, be  
sure to clear the BMC system-event log so that you can find current errors  
more easily.  
High Precision Event Timer  
Select this choice to enable or disable the high precision event timer (HPET)  
function.  
v Event/Error Logs  
Select this choice to view or clear error logs.  
System Event/Error Log  
Select this choice to view the complete log of POST error messages. Use the  
arrow keys to move among pages in the log.  
Run the diagnostic programs to get more information about error codes that  
occur. See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System  
x Documentation CD for instructions.  
To clear the system event/error log, select Clear System Event/Error Log  
and confirm the selection.  
The system event/error log is limited in size. When the log is full, new entries  
will not overwrite existing entries; therefore, you must periodically clear the  
system event/error log. When you are troubleshooting an error, be sure to  
clear the system event/error log so that you can find current errors more  
easily.  
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RSA II Event/Error Log  
This choice is displayed only when a Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine  
is installed in the server.  
Select this choice to view the system-error messages from the Remote  
Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine.  
To clear the RSA II event/error log, select Clear RSA II Logs and confirm the  
selection.  
The RSA II event/error log is limited in size. When the log is full, new entries  
will overwrite the oldest entries. When you are troubleshooting an error, be  
sure to clear the RSA II event/error log so that you can find current errors  
more easily.  
v Save Settings  
Select this choice to save the changes that you have made in the settings.  
v Restore Settings  
Select this choice to cancel the changes that you have made in the settings and  
restore the previous settings.  
v Load Default Settings  
Select this choice to cancel the changes that you have made in the settings and  
restore the factory settings.  
v Exit Setup  
Select this choice to exit from the Configuration/Setup Utility program. 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 System Security choice, you can set, change, and delete a power-on  
password and an administrator password. The System Security choice is on the  
full Configuration/Setup Utility menu only.  
If you set only a power-on password, you must type the power-on password to  
complete the system startup; you have access to the full Configuration/Setup Utility  
menu.  
An administrator password is intended to be used by a system administrator; it  
limits access to the full Configuration/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  
Configuration/Setup Utility menu.  
If you set a power-on password for a user and an administrator password for a  
system administrator, you can type either password to complete the system startup.  
A system administrator who types the administrator password has access to the full  
Configuration/Setup Utility menu; the system administrator can give the user  
authority to set, change, and delete the power-on password. A user who types the  
power-on password has access to only the limited Configuration/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, the system startup will  
not be completed until you type the power-on password. You can use any  
combination of up to seven characters (A - Z, a - z, and 0 - 9) for the password.  
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If 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:  
v If an administrator password is set, type the administrator password at the  
password prompt (see “Administrator password”). Start the Configuration/Setup  
Utility program and reset the power-on password.  
v Remove the battery from the server and then reinstall it. For instructions for  
removing the battery, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the  
IBM System x Documentation CD.  
v Change the position of the clear CMOS jumper on the system board to bypass  
the power-on password check. See “Resetting passwords” for additional  
information.  
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 v. Do not change settings or move jumpers on any  
system-board switch or jumper block that is not shown in this document.  
Administrator password  
If an administrator password is set, you must type the administrator password for  
access to the full Configuration/Setup Utility menu. You can use any combination of  
up to seven characters (A - Z, a - z, and 0 - 9) for the password.  
If you forget the administrator password, you can reset it after you change the  
position of the clear CMOS jumper. See “Resetting passwords” for additional  
information.  
Resetting passwords  
If you forget the power-on password or administrator password, you can move the  
clear-CMOS jumper block on the system board to pins 2 and 3, to clear CMOS  
memory and bypass the power-on or administrator password check. The jumper  
location is shown in the following illustration.  
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SAS/SATA  
controller  
card  
Clear CMOS jumper  
To clear CMOS and reset the passwords, complete the following steps.  
Note: All configuration settings will be cleared by this action; you might have to  
configure the settings again.  
1. Review the safety information that begins on page v.  
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all power cords and  
external cables.  
3. Remove the server from the rack and place it on a flat, static-protective surface.  
4. Remove the cover. See “Removing the cover” on page 22 for instructions.  
5. If necessary, remove the riser-card assembly. See “Installing an adapter” on  
page 23 for instructions.  
6. Move the clear-CMOS jumper from pins 1 and 2 to pins 2 and 3 and leave it  
there for at least 5 seconds; then, move the clear-CMOS jumper back to pins 1  
and 2.  
7. Reinstall the riser-card assembly and cover. See “Installing an adapter” on page  
23 for instructions.  
8. Replace the server in the rack and connect the server to a keyboard, monitor,  
and mouse; then, connect the server to a power source.  
9. Turn on the server. You can now start the Configuration/Setup Utility program  
and either delete the old password or set a new power-on or administrator  
password.  
Using the WebBIOS Configuration Utility  
Use the WebBIOS Configuration Utility program to configure hot-swap hard disk  
drives that are connected to the ServeRAID-MR10i controller.  
To start the WebBIOS Configuration Utility program, complete the following steps:  
1. Turn on the server.  
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2. When the prompt Press CTRL-H to start WebBIOS Configuration Utility...  
is displayed, press Ctrl+H. If you have set an administrator password, you are  
prompted to type the password.  
3. Follow the instructions on the screen.  
Using the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program  
Use the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program to configure hot-swap hard disk  
drives that are connected to the SAS/SATA controller.  
Important:  
v If the server is a simple-swap SATA model that contains a SATA RAID back  
plate, you can use the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program to configure the  
simple-swap SATA hard disk drives.  
v If you install an optional RAID controller in the server, such as the  
ServeRAID-MR10i controller, use the configuration software that comes with the  
adapter to configure the hard disk drives.  
Starting the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program  
To start the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program, complete the following steps:  
1. Turn on the server.  
2. When the prompt Press CTRL-C to start LSI Logic Configuration Utility...  
is displayed, press Ctrl+C. If you have set an administrator password, you are  
prompted to type the password.  
3. Use the arrow keys to select the adapter (SAS controller) for which you want to  
change settings. Use the Help function to see instructions and available actions  
for this screen.  
4. To change the settings of the selected items, follow the instructions on the  
screen.  
5. Press Enter to save your changes.  
Configuring the controller and devices  
To configure a SAS controller and attached devices, select the controller from the  
initial LSI Logic Configuration Utility program screen; then, press Enter. You can  
view and change settings for the following items for the selected controller:  
Boot Support  
Specify the type of boot support that will be in effect (disabled, BIOS only,  
OS only, or both BIOS and OS)  
RAID Properties  
Create a RAID array from the displayed choices  
SAS Topology  
View information about the devices that are directly attached to the selected  
SAS controller and which devices make up RAID arrays. Format and verify  
an attached device.  
Advanced Adapter Properties  
View the SAS properties and change the following items for the selected  
controller:  
v Global properties  
v Cylinder head sector (CHS) mapping  
v Advanced device properties, such as I/O timeouts and LUNs to scan  
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v Spin-up properties  
v PHY properties  
Using the baseboard management controller  
The mini-baseboard management controller provides basic environmental  
monitoring for the server. If environmental conditions exceed thresholds or if system  
components fail, the baseboard management controller lights LEDs to help you  
diagnose the problem and also records the error in the BMC system-event log.  
Important: If the system-error LED on the front of the server is lit but there are no  
other error indications or you have corrected all errors, restart the server. If the LED  
continues to remain lit after you restart the server, power off the server; then, turn  
the server on again.  
The baseboard management controller also provides the command-line interface  
(IPMI Shell) remote server management capabilities through the Avocent SMBridge  
management utility program. 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.  
Installing the SMBridge management utility program  
To install the SMBridge management utility program on a server running a Windows  
operating system, complete the following steps:  
1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/ , download the utility program, and  
create the BMC Management Utility CD.  
2. Insert the BMC Management Utility CD into the drive. The InstallShield wizard  
starts, and a window similar to that shown in the following illustration opens.  
3. Follow the prompts to complete the installation.  
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The installation program prompts you for a TCP/IP port number and an IP  
address. Specify an IP address, if you want to limit the connection requests that  
will be accepted by the utility program. To accept connections from any server,  
type INADDR_ANY as the IP address. Also specify the port number that the utility  
program will use. These values will be recorded in the smbridge.cfg file for the  
automatic startup of the utility program.  
To install the Avocent SMBridge management utility program on a server running a  
Linux operating system, complete the following steps . You must be logged in as a  
root user to perform these procedures.  
1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/, download the management utility  
program, and create the BMC Management Utility CD.  
2. Insert the BMC Management Utility CD into the drive.  
3. Type mount/mnt/cdrom.  
4. Locate the directory where the installation RPM package is located and type  
cd/mnt/cdrom.  
5. Type the following command to run the RPM package and start the installation:  
rpm -ivh smbridge-2.0-xx.rpm  
where xx is the release level that is being installed.  
6. Follow the prompts to complete the installation. When the installation is  
complete, the utility copies files to the following directories:  
/etc/init.d/SMBridge  
/etc/smbridge.cfg  
/usr/sbin/smbridged  
/var/log/smbridge/LICENSE  
The utility starts automatically when the server is started. You can also locate the  
/ect/init.d directory to start the utility and use the following commands to manage  
the utility:  
smbridge status  
smbridge start  
smbridge stop  
smbridge restart  
Note: For more information about the SMBridge management utility program, see  
Using the baseboard management controller utility programs  
Use the baseboard management controller utility programs to configure the  
baseboard management controller, download firmware updates and SDR/FRU  
updates, and remotely manage a network.  
Using the baseboard management controller configuration utility  
program  
Use the baseboard management controller configuration utility program to view or  
change the baseboard management controller configuration settings. You can also  
use the utility program to save the configuration to a file for use on multiple servers.  
Go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/ to download the utility program. Run the  
utility program to create a configuration utility diskette.  
Complete the following steps to start the baseboard management controller  
configuration utility program:  
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1. Insert the configuration utility diskette into the diskette drive and restart the  
server.  
2. From a command-line prompt, type bmc_cfg and press Enter.  
3. Follow the instructions on the screen.  
Using the baseboard management controller firmware update  
utility program  
Use the baseboard management controller firmware update utility program to  
download a baseboard management controller firmware update or a SDR/FRU  
update. The firmware update utility program updates the baseboard management  
controller firmware or SDR/FRU data only and does not affect any device drivers.  
Important: To ensure proper server operation, be sure to update the server  
baseboard management controller firmware before you update the BIOS code.  
To download the program, complete the following steps.  
Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. The actual procedure  
might vary slightly from what is described in this document.  
2. Under Product support, click System x.  
3. Under Popular links, click Software and device drivers.  
4. Click IBM System x3250 M2 to display the matrix of downloadable files for the  
server.  
5. From the BMC software choice, click the link for the applicable package and  
download the package.  
To update the firmware, run the executable program in the package. Follow the  
instructions that come with the package.  
Using the SMBridge management utility program  
Use the SMBridge management utility program to remotely manage and configure a  
network. The utility program provides the CLI (command-line interface) remote  
management capabilities.  
Use CLI mode to remotely perform power-management and system identification  
control functions over a LAN interface from a command-line interface. Use CLI  
mode also to remotely view the BMC system-event log.  
Use the following commands in CLI mode:  
v connect  
Connect to the LAN. Type connect -ip ip_address -u username -p password.  
v help  
Display a complete list of supported commands.  
v identify  
Control the system-locator LED on the front of the server.  
v power  
View the current power status.  
v power on | off  
Turn the server on and off remotely.  
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v reboot  
Force the server to restart.  
v sel  
Perform operations with the BMC system-event log.  
v sensor  
Display a list of supported sensors and their current status.  
Note: Depending on the number of sensors supported, this might take some  
time to gather all the information.  
v sysinfo  
Display general system information that is related to the server and the  
baseboard management controller.  
Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controllers  
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 (10BASE-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.  
Note: The Ethernet controller for Ethernet connector 1 supports Serial over LAN  
(SOL).  
You do not have to set any jumpers or configure the controllers. However, you must  
install a device driver to enable the operating system to address the controllers. For  
device drivers and information about configuring the Ethernet controllers, see the  
Broadcom NetXtreme II Gigabit Ethernet Software CD that comes with the server.  
To find updated information about configuring the controllers, complete the following  
steps.  
Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. The actual procedure  
might vary slightly from what is described in this document.  
2. Under Product support, click System x.  
3. Under Popular links, click Publications lookup.  
4. From the Product family menu, select System x3250 M2 and click Continue.  
Updating IBM Director  
If you plan to use IBM Director to manage the server, you must check for the latest  
applicable IBM Director updates and interim fixes.  
To install the IBM Director updates and any other applicable updates and interim  
fixes, complete the following steps.  
Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. The actual procedure  
might vary slightly from what is described in this document.  
1. Check for the latest version of IBM Director:  
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b. If a newer version of IBM Director than what comes with the server is shown  
in the drop-down list, follow the instructions on the Web page to download  
the latest version.  
2. Install IBM Director.  
3. Download and install any applicable updates or interim fixes for the server:  
b. Under Product support, click System x.  
c. Under Popular links, click Software and device drivers.  
d. Click Director downloads to display the matrix of downloadable files for the  
server..  
e. Select any applicable update or interim fix that you want to download.  
f. Click the file link for the executable file to download the file, and follow the  
instructions in the readme file to install the update or interim fix.  
g. Repeat steps 3e and 3f for any additional updates or interim fixes that you  
want to install.  
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Esta unidad debe reciclarse o desecharse de acuerdo con lo establecido en la  
normativa nacional o local aplicable. IBM recomienda a los propietarios de equipos  
de tecnología de la información (TI) que reciclen responsablemente sus equipos  
cuando éstos ya no les sean útiles. IBM dispone de una serie de programas y  
servicios de devolución de productos en varios países, a fin de ayudar a los  
propietarios de equipos a reciclar sus productos de TI. Se puede encontrar  
información sobre las ofertas de reciclado de productos de IBM en el sitio web de  
Notice: This mark applies only to countries within the European Union (EU) and  
Norway.  
This appliance is labeled in accordance with European Directive 2002/96/EC  
concerning waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). The Directive  
determines the framework for the return and recycling of used appliances as  
applicable throughout the European Union. This label is applied to various products  
to indicate that the product is not to be thrown away, but rather reclaimed upon end  
of life per this Directive.  
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Remarque : Cette marque s’applique uniquement aux pays de l’Union Européenne  
et à la Norvège.  
L’etiquette du système respecte la Directive européenne 2002/96/EC en matière de  
Déchets des Equipements Electriques et Electroniques (DEEE), qui détermine les  
dispositions de retour et de recyclage applicables aux systèmes utilisés à travers  
l’Union européenne. Conformément à la directive, ladite étiquette précise que le  
produit sur lequel elle est apposée ne doit pas être jeté mais être récupéré en fin  
de vie.  
In accordance with the European WEEE Directive, electrical and electronic  
equipment (EEE) is to be collected separately and to be reused, recycled, or  
recovered at end of life. Users of EEE with the WEEE marking per Annex IV of the  
WEEE Directive, as shown above, must not dispose of end of life EEE as unsorted  
municipal waste, but use the collection framework available to customers for the  
return, recycling, and recovery of WEEE. Customer participation is important to  
minimize any potential effects of EEE on the environment and human health due to  
the potential presence of hazardous substances in EEE. For proper collection and  
treatment, contact your local 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 battery information. The battery must be recycled or disposed of properly.  
Recycling facilities may not be available in your area. For information on disposal of  
batteries outside the United States, go to http://www.ibm.com/ibm/environment/  
products/index.shtml or contact your local waste disposal facility.  
In the United States, IBM has established a return process for reuse, recycling, or  
proper disposal of used IBM sealed lead acid, nickel cadmium, nickel metal hydride,  
and battery packs from IBM equipment. For information on proper disposal of these  
batteries, contact IBM at 1-800-426-4333. Have the IBM part number listed on the  
battery available prior to your call.  
For Taiwan: Please recycle batteries.  
For the European Union:  
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Notice: This mark applies only to countries within the European Union (EU).  
Batteries or packaging for batteries are labeled in accordance with European  
Directive 2006/66/EC concerning batteries and accumulators and waste batteries  
and accumulators. The Directive determines the framework for the return and  
recycling of used batteries and accumulators as applicable throughout the European  
Union. This label is applied to various batteries to indicate that the battery is not to  
be thrown away, but rather reclaimed upon end of life per this Directive.  
Les batteries ou emballages pour batteries sont étiquetés conformément aux  
directives européennes 2006/66/EC, norme relative aux batteries et accumulateurs  
en usage et aux batteries et accumulateurs usés. Les directives déterminent la  
marche à suivre en vigueur dans l'Union Européenne pour le retour et le recyclage  
des batteries et accumulateurs usés. Cette étiquette est appliquée sur diverses  
batteries pour indiquer que la batterie ne doit pas être mise au rebut mais plutôt  
récupérée en fin de cycle de vie selon cette norme.  
In accordance with the European Directive 2006/66/EC, batteries and accumulators  
are labeled to indicate that they are to be collected separately and recycled at end  
of life. The label on the battery may also include a chemical symbol for the metal  
concerned in the battery (Pb for lead, Hg for mercury, and Cd for cadmium). Users  
of batteries and accumulators must not dispose of batteries and accumulators as  
unsorted municipal waste, but use the collection framework available to customers  
for the return, recycling, and treatment of batteries and accumulators. Customer  
participation is important to minimize any potential effects of batteries and  
accumulators on the environment and human health due to the potential presence  
of hazardous substances. For proper collection and treatment, contact your local  
IBM representative.  
For California:  
Perchlorate material – special handling may apply. See http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/  
The foregoing notice is provided in accordance with California Code of Regulations  
Title 22, Division 4.5 Chapter 33. Best Management Practices for Perchlorate  
Materials. This product/part may include a lithium manganese dioxide battery which  
contains a perchlorate substance.  
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German Ordinance for Work gloss statement  
The product is not suitable for use with visual display work place devices according  
to clause 2 of the German Ordinance for Work with Visual Display Units.  
Das Produkt ist nicht für den Einsatz an Bildschirmarbeitsplätzen im Sinne § 2 der  
Bildschirmarbeitsverordnung geeignet.  
Electronic emission notices  
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement  
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a  
Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are  
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the  
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates,  
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in  
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio  
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause  
harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the  
interference at his own expense.  
Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to  
meet FCC emission limits. IBM is not responsible for any radio or television  
interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by  
unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment. Unauthorized changes or  
modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the  
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)  
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may  
cause undesired operation.  
Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement  
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.  
Avis de conformité à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada  
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à 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.  
United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirement  
Notice to Customers  
This apparatus is approved under approval number NS/G/1234/J/100003 for indirect  
connection to public telecommunication systems in the United Kingdom.  
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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.  
This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class A  
Information Technology Equipment according to CISPR 22/European Standard EN  
55022. The limits for Class A equipment were derived for commercial and industrial  
environments to provide reasonable protection against interference with licensed  
communication equipment.  
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.  
European Community contact:  
IBM Technical Regulations  
Pascalstr. 100, Stuttgart, Germany 70569  
Telephone: 0049 (0)711 785 1176  
Fax: 0049 (0)711 785 1283  
Taiwanese Class A warning statement  
Chinese Class A warning statement  
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Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement  
Korean Class A warning statement  
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Index  
controller (continued)  
A
adapter  
cover  
B
D
DIMMs  
C
DVD drive  
CD drive  
CD/DVD drive  
E
command-line interface  
commands  
Ethernet  
F
configuration  
configuring  
G
H
hard disk drive  
controller  
Ethernet  
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hard disk drive (continued)  
SCSI  
NOS installation  
I
installing  
O
optical drive  
integrated  
P
password  
power  
J
power-control  
L
LED  
LEDs  
R
riser card  
M
memory  
riser-card  
RSA II event/error log  
memory module  
microprocessor  
S
SAS  
SATA  
N
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utility program  
ServerGuide  
V
slot locations  
W
Web site  
supervisor password  
system board  
system-event log  
T
U
using  
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Part Number: 44R5195  
Printed in USA  
(1P) P/N: 44R5195  
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