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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) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2007, 2008. All rights reserved. US Government Users Restricted Rights – Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp.
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Contents Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v Chapter 1. The System x3250 M2 Types 4190 and 4194 . . . . . . . . .1 Related documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Notices and statements in this document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Features and specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 What your server offers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Reliability, availability, and serviceability features . . . .
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Configuring the controller and devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Using the baseboard management controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Installing the SMBridge management utility program . . . . . . . . . .52 Using the baseboard management controller utility programs . . . . . . .53 Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controllers . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Updating IBM Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Appendix. Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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 le
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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 th
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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
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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 Disp
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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 las
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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. x IBM System
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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 sui
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xii IBM System x3250 M2 Types 4190 and 4194: User’s Guide
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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
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device drivers, and operating systems. The System x and xSeries Tools Center is at http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/toolsctr/v1r0/index.jsp. 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 avail
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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. Chapter 1. The System x3250 M2 Types 4190 and 4194 3
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Table 1. Features and specifications Microprocessor: Expansion slots: Acoustical noise emissions: ® One Intel LGA 775 single core, dual Two PCI Express x8 slots, one v Sound power, idling: 6.5 bel core, or quad core, depending on the low-profile and one 3/4-length full maximum server model: height. Low-profile slot supports x4 v Sound power, operating: 6.5 bel v Single core: Celeron 440 or later electrical. maximum v Dual core: Core 2 Duo E4600 or Video controller: Heat output:
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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
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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 – RAI
