IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation Guide

1 You for buying anIBM servercontains information for settingup and configuring your detailed information aboutyour server, view the publicationson theYou can also find the mostcurrent information aboutyour server at serveris based on the X-Architecturetechnology, and it featuressuperior performance, availability,and GuideInstallation GuideSystem x3550 Type 7978 Turn off the serverand install the serverstart correctly?Ye sNoGo to the Server Supportflow chart on the reverseside of this the the serverstart correctly?Ye sNoInstall the server in the rack cabinetand cable the server and options;then, restart the theserver setupcompleted?UseServerGuide toinstall the operatingsystem?The server is ready to toto register the to the Web for instructions: sYe sNoUse the IBMS erverGuide programto set up andconfigure to the Server Supportflow chart on the reverseside of this applications,such as IBM systemsmanagement softwareand IBM ServeRAID programsServer SupportYe sNoNoSee the troubleshootinginformation that comes withthe server to determinethe cause of the problemand the action to the firmware to thelatest can download firmware sYe sHardwareCheck all cables for loose connectionsand verify that all optional devices youinstalled are on the ServerProven list the server workingcorrectly?

2 Is the problemsolved?Hardware orsoftware problem?View support telephone numbers information about IBM Support Line ator view support telephone numbers the server. Go sIs the problemsolved?Is the problemsolved?IBM System x3550 Ty p e 7978 Installation Guide Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in Appendix B, Notices, on page 75 and the Warranty and Support Information document on the IBM System x Documentation CD. Third Edition (September 2008) Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2006, 2008. US Government Users Restricted Rights Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp. Contents Safety ..v Chapter 1. Introduction ..1 The IBM System x Documentation CD ..3 Hardware and software requirements ..3 Using the Documentation Browser.

3 3 Features and specifications ..4 Notices and statements in this document ..6 Major components of the server ..7 Chapter 2. Installing options ..9 Installation guidelines ..9 System reliability guidelines ..9 Working inside the server with the power on ..10 Handling static-sensitive devices ..10 Removing the server cover ..11 Removing air baffles ..12 Installing a hard disk drive ..13 Installing a hot-swap hard disk drive ..14 Installing a simple-swap hard disk drive ..15 Replacing a riser-card assembly ..15 Installing an adapter ..16 Replacing the RAID SAS controller ..18 Installing a memory module ..19 Installing a microprocessor ..22 Installing a Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine ..25 Completing the Installation ..26 Replacing the server cover ..26 Connecting the cables ..27 Updating the server configuration ..28 Chapter 3.

4 Server controls, LEDs, connectors, and power ..29 Front view ..29 Rear view ..31 Server power features ..32 Turning on the server ..32 Turning off the server ..32 Chapter 4. Configuring the server ..35 Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD ..35 Configuring hot-swap SAS or hot-swap SATA RAID ..36 Using the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program ..36 Using ServeRAID Manager ..37 Configuring simple-swap SATA RAID ..38 Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility program ..39 Using the baseboard management controller utility program ..40 Enabling and configuring SOL using the OSA SMBridge management utility program ..40 Installing the OSA SMBridge management utility program ..49 Using the baseboard management controller utility programs ..51 Chapter 5. Solving problems ..53 Diagnostic tools overview ..53 Copyright IBM Corp.

5 2006, 2008 iiiPOST beep codes ..53 POST error codes ..54 ServerGuide problems ..55 Troubleshooting tables ..56 CD-RW/DVD drive problems ..56 General problems ..57 Hard disk drive problems ..57 Intermittent problems ..58 USB keyboard, mouse, or pointing-device problems ..59 Memory problems ..60 Microprocessor problems ..61 Monitor problems ..61 Optional-device problems ..64 Power problems ..65 Serial port problems ..67 Software problems ..68 Universal Serial Bus (USB) port problems ..68 Video problems ..68 Light path diagnostics ..68 Diagnosing problems using light path diagnostics ..69 Light path diagnostics LEDs ..69 Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance ..73 Before you call ..73 Using the documentation ..73 Getting help and information from the World Wide Web ..73 Software service and support ..74 Hardware service and support.

6 74 IBM Taiwan product service ..74 Appendix B. Notices ..75 Trademarks ..75 Important notes ..76 Product recycling and disposal ..77 Battery return program ..78 Electronic emission notices ..80 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement ..80 Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement ..80 Avis de conformit la r glementation d Industrie Canada ..80 Australia and New Zealand Class A statement ..80 United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirement ..80 European Union EMC Directive conformance statement ..80 Taiwanese Class A warning statement ..81 Chinese Class A warning statement ..81 Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement ..81 Korean Class A warning statement ..82 Index ..83 iv IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation GuideSafety Before installing this product, read the Safety Information.

7 Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informa es de Seguran a. Pred instalac tohoto produktu si prectete pr rucku bezpecnostn ch instrukc . L s sikkerhedsforskrifterne, f r du installerer dette produkt. Lees voordat u dit product installeert eerst de veiligheidsvoorschriften. Ennen kuin asennat t m n tuotteen, lue turvaohjeet kohdasta Safety Information. Avant d installer ce produit, lisez les consignes de s curit . Vor der Installation dieses Produkts die Sicherheitshinweise lesen. Prima di installare questo prodotto, leggere le Informazioni sulla Sicurezza. Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen (Safety Information) f r du installerer dette produktet. Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informa es sobre Seguran a. Antes de instalar este producto, lea la informaci n de seguridad. L s s kerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den h r produkten.

8 Copyright IBM Corp. 2006, 2008 vImportant: All caution and danger statements in this documentation begin with a number. This number is used to cross reference an English caution or danger statement with translated versions of the caution or danger statement in the IBM Safety Information book. For example, if a caution statement begins with a number 1, translations for that caution statement appear in the IBM Safety Information book under statement 1. Be sure to read all caution and danger statements in this documentation before performing the instructions. Read any additional safety information that comes with the server or optional device before you install the device. vi IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation GuideStatement 1: DANGERE lectrical 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.

9 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. 2. First, attach all cables to devices. 3. Attach signal cables to connectors. 4. Attach power cords to outlet.

10 5. Turn device ON. 1. Turn everything OFF. 2. First, remove power cords from outlet. 3. Remove signal cables from connectors. 4. Remove all cables from devices. Safety viiStatement 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 disassembleDispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations. viii IBM System x3550 Type 7978: Installation GuideStatement 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.