Reliability, availability, and serviceability ....7 IBM Director ......7 The UpdateXpress program .
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Be sure to read all caution and danger statements in this document before you perform the procedures. Read any additional safety information that comes with the server or optional device before you install the device. IBM System x3350 Types 4192 and 4193: User’s Guide...
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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.
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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. viii IBM System x3350 Types 4192 and 4193: User’s Guide...
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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.
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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. IBM System x3350 Types 4192 and 4193: User’s Guide...
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Statement 6: CAUTION: Do not place any objects on top of a rack-mounted device unless that rack-mounted device is intended for use as a shelf. Statement 8: CAUTION: Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following label attached.
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Statement 26: CAUTION: Do not place any object on top of rack-mounted devices. IBM System x3350 Types 4192 and 4193: User’s Guide...
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.
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.
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. Chapter 1. The System x3350 Types 4192 and 4193 server...
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The declared sound-power hot-swap power supplies – Server on: 8% to 80% levels indicate an upper limit, below – Server off: 8% to 80% which a large number of computers will operate. IBM System x3350 Types 4192 and 4193: User’s Guide...
The BMC also provides Serial over LAN (SOL) connectivity. v IBM Dynamic System Analysis Pre-boot Diagnostic program The IBM Dynamic System Analysis Pre-boot Diagnostic CD that comes with the server provides a diagnostic program you can use to test the major components of the server.
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IBM Director. For more information, including the required levels of IBM Director and PowerExecutive, see the IBM Director documentation on the IBM Director CD, or see http://www.ibm.com/systems/management/director/resources/. v Redundant connection The addition of an optional network interface card (NIC) provides failover capability to a redundant Ethernet connection.
Wake on LAN feature capability 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...
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 http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/eserver/v1r2/topic/diricinfo/fqm0_main.html, and the IBM System x Systems Management Web page at http:// publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/eserver/v1r2/topic/diricinfo_all/diricinfoparent.html,...
Front view The following illustration shows the 2.5-inch hard disk drive server model. USB 3 connector Operator information USB 4 connector Rack release latch panel Rack release latch Video connector Hard disk drive 2.5-inch hard disk drives CD-RW/DVD eject button status LED CD-RW/DVD drive activity LED Hard disk drive...
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– System-locator LED: Use this blue LED to visually locate the server among other servers. You can use IBM Director to light this LED remotely. This LED is controlled by the BMC. – System-error LED: When this amber LED is lit, it indicates that a system error has occurred.
During typical operation, both the ac and dc power LEDs are lit. For any other combination of LEDs, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD.
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. IBM System x3350 Types 4192 and 4193: User’s Guide...
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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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(some models) Mini-SAS/SATA controller connector Microprocessor connector IDE connector Fan 2 connector Operator information panel connector Fan 5 connector Video connector Fan 4 connector USB connectors Fan 3 connector IBM System x3350 Types 4192 and 4193: User’s Guide...
System-board external connectors The following illustration shows the external input/output connectors on the system board. Ethernet connector USB 1 connector Systems- management USB 2 connector Ethernet 2 connector Serial connector Ethernet 1 connector Video connector Chapter 2. Installing optional devices...
Pins 2 and 3: Clear the CMOS data, which clears the power-on password and administrator password Boot block recovery (JP4) v Pins 1 and 2: Normal (default). v Pins 2 and 3: Recover boot block IBM System x3350 Types 4192 and 4193: User’s Guide...
System-board LEDs The following illustration shows the light-emitting diodes (LEDs) on the system board. Power on LED PCI Express slot 1 Location LED error LED System E rror PCI Express slot 2 error LED System-management LED System-board battery error LED Remote Supervisor Adapter II error...
To download firmware updates for your server, 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. Go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/.
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 For a list of supported optional devices for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. System reliability guidelines...
While the device is still in its static-protective package, touch it to an unpainted metal surface on the outside of the server for at least 2 seconds. This drains static electricity from the package and from your body. IBM System x3350 Types 4192 and 4193: User’s Guide...
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.
1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page 20. 2. If you are installing a hot-swap power supply into an empty bay, remove the power-supply filler panel from the power-supply bay. IBM System x3350 Types 4192 and 4193: User’s Guide...
Power-supply release tab Power supply Power-supply handle Important: During normal operation, each power-supply bay must contain either a power supply or power-supply filler panel for proper cooling. 3. Grasp the handle on the rear of the power supply and slide the power supply forward into the power-supply bay until it clicks.
The following notes describe the type of hard disk drives that the server supports and other information that you must consider when you install a hard disk drive. For a list of supported hard disk drives, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/ serverproven/compat/us/. 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.
Hard disk drive assembly Drive handle Filler panel 1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page 20. 2. Remove the filler panel from the empty drive bay. 3. Install the hard disk drive in the drive bay: a.
Start Options menu choice from the Configuration/Setup Utility program main menu. See “Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program” on page 42 for detailed information. v For a list of supported optional devices for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. To install an adapter, complete the following steps: 1.
Expansion slot cover PCI Express Adapter Adapter support bracket Expansion Riser-card slot 1 assembly Riser card connector 3. Grasp the riser card at the rear edge and lift to remove the riser-card assembly. Place the riser-card assembly on a flat, static-protective surface. 4.
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This optional controller is installed on the riser-card assembly in slot 1 or slot 2 on the system board. For a list of supported optional devices for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/ To install an optional ServeRAID-MR10i SAS/SATA controller, complete the following steps: 1.
The server supports up to four unbuffered 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB DIMMs, for a maximum of 8 GB of system memory. See http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/ serverproven/compat/us/ for a list of memory modules that you can use with the server.
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23). 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. IBM System x3350 Types 4192 and 4193: User’s Guide...
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4. Touch the static-protective package that contains the DIMM to any unpainted metal surface on the outside of the server; then, remove the DIMM from the package. 5. Turn the DIMM so that the DIMM keys align correctly with the connector. 6.
4. Disconnect the SATA signal cables from the system board (see “System-board internal connectors” on page 16 for the locations of the SATA connectors) and disconnect the power cable from the power backplane. IBM System x3350 Types 4192 and 4193: User’s Guide...
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SATA cables SATA backplate 5. Lift the backplate out of the server. 6. Disconnect the power cable . 7. Install the SAS/SATA controller. a. Grasp the edges of the SAS/SATA controller: Notches Mini-SAS/SATA controller b. Gently insert the controller into the SAS/SATA controller connector on the system board (see “System-board internal connectors”...
4. Turn the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine so that the connector on the adapter aligns with the connector on the system board. Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine Rear mounting bracket Front mounting bracket retention latch Front mounting bracket IBM System x3350 Types 4192 and 4193: User’s Guide...
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5. At a downward angle, slip the back end of the adapter under the tab on the rear mounting bracket, aligning the holes in the adapter with the posts on the rear mounting bracket. Rotate the connector end of the adapter down into the front mounting bracket, aligning the holes in the adapter with the posts on the front mounting bracket.
The following illustrations show the locations of the input and output connectors on the front and rear of the server. Front view USB 3 connector USB 4 connector Video connector Rear view IBM System x3350 Types 4192 and 4193: User’s Guide...
Power-supply connector Ethernet 1 Video connector USB 2 Ethernet 2 USB 1 Systems- Serial management Ethernet connector connector Attention: 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.
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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 update and interim fixes.
You can also view the version, date, and build level of the BIOS and the ASM Adapter ROM. You cannot change the system information settings. This choice is on the full Configuration/Setup Utility menu only. v Devices and I/O Ports IBM System x3350 Types 4192 and 4193: User’s Guide...
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Select this choice to view or change assignments for devices and input/output (I/O) ports. Select this choice to enable or disable Ethernet controllers and all standard ports (such as serial and USB). Enable is the default setting for all controllers. 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).
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- Static IP Address Select this choice to configure the IP Address for the Remote Supervisor Adapter II. This address is unselectable if DHCP Control is set to DHCP Enabled. IBM System x3350 Types 4192 and 4193: User’s Guide...
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- Subnet Mask Select this choice to configure the subnet mask address for the Remote Supervisor Adapter II. This address is unselectable if DHCP Control is set to DHCP Enabled. - Gateway Select this choice to configure the gateway address for the Remote Supervisor Adapter II.
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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. IBM System x3350 Types 4192 and 4193: User’s Guide...
Remove the battery from the server and then reinstall it. See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD for instructions for removing the battery. v Change the position of the clear CMOS jumper on the system board to bypass the power-on password check.
7. 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. IBM System x3350 Types 4192 and 4193: User’s Guide...
To download the free image, click IBM Service and Support Site. Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. The actual procedure might vary slightly from what is described in this document. The ServerGuide program has the following features:...
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.
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. 1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/.
4. Use the arrow keys to highlight the first drive in the pair; then, press the Minus (-) or Plus (+) key until you have selected all the drives for your array. 5. Press C to create the disk array. IBM System x3350 Types 4192 and 4193: User’s Guide...
To update and configure the BIOS code to enable SOL, complete the following steps: 1. Update the BIOS code: a. Download the latest version of the BIOS code from http://www.ibm.com/ systems/support/. b. Update the BIOS code, following the instructions that come with the update file that you downloaded.
7:2345:respawn:/sbin/agetty -h ttyS0 19200 vt100 2. Add the following line at the bottom of the /etc/securetty file to enable a user to log in as the root user through the SOL console: ttyS0 IBM System x3350 Types 4192 and 4193: User’s Guide...
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LILO configuration: If you are using LILO, complete the following steps: 1. To modify the /etc/lilo.conf file, complete the following steps: a. Add the following text to the end of the first default=linux line -Monitor b. Comment out the map=/boot/map line by adding a # at the beginning of this line.
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5. Add the following five lines between the two title= sections: # This will allow you to Interact with the OS boot via SOL title Red Hat Linux (2.4.9-e.12smp) SOL Interactive root (hd0,0) IBM System x3350 Types 4192 and 4193: User’s Guide...
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kernel /vmlinuz-2.4.9-e.12smp ro root=/dev/hda6 console=tty1 console=ttyS0,19200 initrd /initrd-2.4.9-e.12smp.img Note: The entry that begins with kernel /vmlinuz is shown with a line break after console=tty1. In your file, the entire entry must all be on one line. The following examples show the original content of the /boot/grub/grub.conf file and the content of this file after modification.
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2. Add the following line after the tty6 line at the bottom of the /etc/securetty file to enable a user to log in as the root user through the SOL console: ttyS0 IBM System x3350 Types 4192 and 4193: User’s Guide...
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3. Complete the following steps to modify the /boot/grub/menu.lst file: a. Comment out the gfxmenu line by adding a # in front of the word gfxmenu. b. Add the following line before the first title line: # This will allow you to only Monitor the OS boot via SOL c.
In the Boot Entries section, make sure that the OS Load Options: line has /redirect appended to the end of it. The following examples show the original bootcfg program output and the output after modification. IBM System x3350 Types 4192 and 4193: User’s Guide...
Complete the following steps to install the OSA SMBridge management utility program on a server running a Windows operating system: 1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/, download the utility program, and create the OSA BMC Management Utility CD. 2. Insert the OSA BMC Management Utility CD into the drive. The InstallShield wizard starts, and a window similar to that shown in the following illustration opens.
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Linux operating system. You must be logged in as a root user to perform these procedures. 1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/. Download the utility program and create the OSA BMC Management Utility CD. 2. Insert the OSA BMC Management Utility CD into the drive.
2. Under Product support, click System x. 3. Under Popular links, click Software and device drivers. 4. Click IBM System x3350 to display the matrix of downloadable files for the server. 5. From the BMC software, copy the files bmc.exe and Init.ini to a setup utility diskette.
2. Under Product support, click System x. 3. Under Popular links, click Software and device drivers. 4. Click IBM System x3350 to display the matrix of downloadable files for the server. 5. From the BMC software, copy the file bmc_cfg.exe to a configuration utility diskette.
2. Under Product support, click System x. 3. Under Popular links, click Software and device drivers. 4. Click IBM System x3350 to display the matrix of downloadable files for the server. 5. From the BMC software, copy the file fsloader.exe to an SDR/FRU update diskette.
Ethernet controller, see the Broadcom NetXtreme II Gigabit Ethernet Software CD that comes with the server. To find updated information about configuring the controller, complete the following steps. IBM System x3350 Types 4192 and 4193: User’s Guide...
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.
Plug-in. v Make sure that the server has an Internet connection, so that you can download software and firmware from the IBM support Web site during the installation process. v If you plan to configure Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) trap alerts on the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine, install and compile the management information base (MIB) on the SNMP manager.
8. Restart the server after the software and firmware are installed. Completing the setup See the IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II User’s Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD for instructions for completing the configuration, including the following procedures:...
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Maximum internal hard disk drive capacities assume the replacement of any standard hard disk drives and population of all hard disk drive bays with the largest currently supported drives that are available from IBM. IBM System x3350 Types 4192 and 4193: User’s Guide...
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For proper collection and treatment, contact your local IBM representative. For California: Perchlorate material – special handling may apply. See http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/ hazardouswaste/perchlorate/.
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. IBM System x3350 Types 4192 and 4193: User’s Guide...
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installing (continued) ServeRAID-MR10i SAS/SATA controller 29 online publications 2 Y power cable 25 operator information panel 9 integrated functions 4 optional device installation guidelines 20 static-sensitive 22 optional device connectors system board 20 ac power 11 optional network interface card 6 CD-RW/DVD drive activity 10 options dc power 11...
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50 turning on the server 12 Setup and Installation CD 49 TÜV gloss statement 76 using 49 Web site 49 ServerGuide CD 5 ServerGuide setup and installation 41 UpdateXpress 8 IBM System x3350 Types 4192 and 4193: User’s Guide...
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63 connector 10 rear 11 video specifications 3 video connector front 10 rear 11 video controller specifications 4 Wake on LAN feature 12 Web site IBM System x3200 products 1 weight 3 X-Architecture technology 5 Y power cable 25 Index...
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