IBM 4190, 4194 Installation guidelines

The following illustration shows the location of the PCI-X slot on the optional PCI-X

riser-card assembly.

PCI-X slot

Power cable

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

“Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 22. This information will help you

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.

1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/.

2. Under Product support, click System x.

3. Under Popular links, click Software and device drivers.

4. Click System x3250 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

http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/toolsctr/v1r0/index.jsp.

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.

20 IBM System x3250 M2 Types 4190 and 4194: User’s Guide

Contents

Main IBM System x3250 M2 Types 4190 and 4194 Users Guide Page IBM System x3250 M2 Types 4190 and 4194 Users Guide Page Contents Copyright IBM Corp. 2007, 2008 iv Safety Before installing this product, read the Safety Information. Copyright IBM Corp. 2007, 2008 Pred instalac tohoto produktu si prectete prrucku bezpecnostnch instrukc. Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informaes de Segurana. vi Statement 1: Safety vii Statement 2: viii Statement 3: Safety ix Class 1 Laser Product Laser Klasse 1 Laser Klass 1 Luokan 1 Laserlaite Appareil A Laser de Classe 1 ` Statement 4: x 18 kg (39.7 lb) 32 kg (70.5 lb) 55 kg (121.2 lb) CAUTION: Use safe practices when lifting. Statement 8: Safety xi CAUTION: Do not place any object on top of rack-mounted devices. xii Chapter 1. The System x3250 M2 Types 4190 and 4194 Copyright IBM Corp. 2007, 2008 Related documentation Notices and statements in this document 2 Features and specifications Chapter 1. The System x3250 M2 Types 4190 and 4194 3 4 What your server offers Chapter 1. The System x3250 M2 Types 4190 and 4194 5 Reliability, availability, and serviceability features 6 v v easier remote viewing v IBM Director Chapter 1. The System x3250 M2 Types 4190 and 4194 7 The Update Xpress program 8 Reset button Power-control button Power-on LED Rear view Chapter 1. The System x3250 M2 Types 4190 and 4194 9 Ethernet 2 link LED The following illustration shows the LEDs on the rear of the server. Ethernet 1 activity LED Ethernet 2 activity LED Ethernet 1 link LED Server power features 10 Turning on the server Turning off the server Statement 5: Chapter 1. The System x3250 M2 Types 4190 and 4194 12 Chapter 2. Installing optional devices Copyright IBM Corp. 2007, 2008 Server components 2.5-inch models 14 System-board internal connectors The following illustration shows the internal connectors on the system board. System-board switches and jumpers The following illustration shows the switches and jumpers on the system board. 16 Pin 1 mark Clear CMOS jumper System-board external connectors The following illustration shows the external connectors on the system board. System-board LEDs 18 System-board optional-device connectors Chapter 2. Installing optional devices 19 PCI Express x8 slot 1 PCI Express x8 slot 2 Installation guidelines 20 Chapter 2. Installing optional devices 21 System reliability guidelines Working inside the server with the power on 22 Handling static-sensitive devices Removing the cover Cover-release button Installing an adapter 24 Page Expansion-slot 26 Tab J8 J9 Chapter 2. Installing optional devices 27 Installing a Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine 28 adapter. Chapter 2. Installing optional devices 29 Installing a hard disk drive Attention: Installing a simple-swap Serial ATA hard disk drive 30 Filler panel Hard disk drive assembly SATA hard disk drive back plate Installing a hot-swap hard disk drive Chapter 2. Installing optional devices 31 Filler panel 2.5-inch drives Drive-tray assembly Installing a new CD or DVD drive 32 Release tab Alignment pins Drive retention clip Installing an optional PCI-X riser-card assembly 4. Install the PCI-X riser-card power cable. 34 Riser-card assembly Chapter 2. Installing optional devices 35 Tab Expansion-slot Installing a memory module 36 v displayed indicating that the memory configuration has changed. Chapter 2. Installing optional devices 37 Completing the installation 38 Installing the cover To install the cover, place it into position and slide it forward. Connecting the cables Updating the server configuration 40 Chapter 3. Configuring the server Copyright IBM Corp. 2007, 2008 Server configuration RAID array configuration (before operating system is installed) None None SAS/SATA controller card (LSI 1064) installed Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD 42 ServerGuide features Setup and configuration overview Chapter 3. Configuring the server 43 Typical operating-system installation Installing your operating system without using ServerGuide Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program 44 Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program Configuration/Setup Utility menu choices Chapter 3. Configuring the server 45 46 Chapter 3. Configuring the server 47 Passwords 48 Power-on password Administrator password Chapter 3. Configuring the server 49 Resetting passwords DIMM 1 Slot Clear CMOS jumper Using the WebBIOS Configuration Utility 50 Using the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program Chapter 3. Configuring the server 51 Starting the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program Configuring the controller and devices v v Using the baseboard management controller 3. Follow the prompts to complete the installation. 52 Installing the SMBridge management utility program rpm -ivh smbridge-2.0- xx .rpm Using the baseboard management controller utility programs Using the baseboard management controller configuration utility program Using the baseboard management controller firmware update utility program 54 Using the SMBridge management utility program Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controllers Chapter 3. Configuring the server 55 Updating IBM Director 56 Appendix. Notices Copyright IBM Corp. 2007, 2008 Trademarks Important notes 58 Product recycling and disposal Appendix. Notices 59 Battery return program For the European Union: 60 Appendix. Notices 61 German Ordinance for Work gloss statement 62 Electronic emission notices Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. European Union EMC Directive conformance statement Appendix. Notices 63 Taiwanese Class A warning statement Chinese Class A warning statement Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement Korean Class A warning statement 64 Index A B C D E I J 66 L M T U V W 68