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The System x3250 M3 server 1 The IBM System x Documentation CD 3 Hardware and software requirements 3 Using the Documentation Browser 3 Related documentation 4 Notices and statements in this document 5 Features and specifications 6 What your server offers 8 Reliability, availability, and serviceability 11 IBM Systems Director 12 The UpdateXpress System Packs 13 Server controls, LEDs, and power 13 Front view 13 Rear view 15 Server power features 16...
The System x3250 M3 server 1 The IBM System x Documentation CD 3 Hardware and software requirements 3 Using the Documentation Browser 3 Related documentation 4 Notices and statements in this document 5 Features and specifications 6 What your server offers 8 Reliability, availability, and serviceability 11 IBM Systems Director 12 The UpdateXpress System Packs 13 Server controls, LEDs, and power 13 Front view 13 Rear view 15 Server power features 16...
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... Passwords 62 Using the Boot Manager program 63 Starting the backup server firmware 64 Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD 64 ServerGuide features 65 Setup and configuration overview 65 Typical operating-system installation 65 Installing your operating system without using ServerGuide 66 Using the integrated management module 66 Using... 72 Formatting a hard disk drive 73 Creating a RAID array of China Class A electronic emission statement . . . . . 83 Taiwan Class A compliance statement 83 iv IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User's Guide
... Passwords 62 Using the Boot Manager program 63 Starting the backup server firmware 64 Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD 64 ServerGuide features 65 Setup and configuration overview 65 Typical operating-system installation 65 Installing your operating system without using ServerGuide 66 Using the integrated management module 66 Using... 72 Formatting a hard disk drive 73 Creating a RAID array of China Class A electronic emission statement . . . . . 83 Taiwan Class A compliance statement 83 iv IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User's Guide
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... example, if a caution statement is used to read all caution and danger statements in this documentation is labeled with the server or optional device before you install the device. viii IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User's Guide Read any additional safety information that caution statement are in the Safety Information...
... example, if a caution statement is used to read all caution and danger statements in this documentation is labeled with the server or optional device before you install the device. viii IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User's Guide Read any additional safety information that caution statement are in the Safety Information...
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xiv IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User's Guide This server is suitable for use on an IT power-distribution system whose maximum phase-to-phase voltage is 240 V under any object on top of rack-mounted devices. Statement 26: CAUTION: Do not place any distribution fault condition. Statement 27: CAUTION: Hazardous moving parts are nearby.
xiv IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User's Guide This server is suitable for use on an IT power-distribution system whose maximum phase-to-phase voltage is 240 V under any object on top of rack-mounted devices. Statement 26: CAUTION: Do not place any distribution fault condition. Statement 27: CAUTION: Hazardous moving parts are nearby.
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The IBM® System x3250 M3 Type 4251, 4252, or 4261 server is referred to you can obtain up your IBM System x3250 M3 Type 4251, 4252, or 4261 server, instructions for installing some optional devices, and instructions for your hardware. The server contains IBM X-Architecture® technologies, which comes with a limited warranty. You can share information about your use , reliability, and expansion capabilities were...
The IBM® System x3250 M3 Type 4251, 4252, or 4261 server is referred to you can obtain up your IBM System x3250 M3 Type 4251, 4252, or 4261 server, instructions for installing some optional devices, and instructions for your hardware. The server contains IBM X-Architecture® technologies, which comes with a limited warranty. You can share information about your use , reliability, and expansion capabilities were...
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...If firmware and documentation updates are made periodically to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/. 2. Under Popular links, click Software and device drivers for firmware updates, or click Publications lookup for documentation updates. 2 IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User's Guide Reset ... LED (amber) The following illustration shows the 3.5-inch hot-swap SAS/SATA server model. Reset button Power-control button Power-on LED Hard disk drive activity LED Locator LED System-error LED USB 1 connector USB 2 connector Hard disk drive activity LED (...
...If firmware and documentation updates are made periodically to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/. 2. Under Popular links, click Software and device drivers for firmware updates, or click Publications lookup for documentation updates. 2 IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User's Guide Reset ... LED (amber) The following illustration shows the 3.5-inch hot-swap SAS/SATA server model. Reset button Power-control button Power-on LED Hard disk drive activity LED Locator LED System-error LED USB 1 connector USB 2 connector Hard disk drive activity LED (...
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... the language for that region (if available). For a list of supported optional devices for complete rack installation and removal instructions. The System x3250 M3 server 3 Product name Machine type Model number Serial number IBM System x3250 M3 server 4251, 4252, or 4261 (circle the machine type that applies The model number and serial number are on the ID label on...
... the language for that region (if available). For a list of supported optional devices for complete rack installation and removal instructions. The System x3250 M3 server 3 Product name Machine type Model number Serial number IBM System x3250 M3 server 4251, 4252, or 4261 (circle the machine type that applies The model number and serial number are on the ID label on...
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... the rack kit. v Rack Installation Instructions This printed document contains instructions for installing the server in a rack and comes with the server: v Problem Determination and Service Guide This document is in PDF on the IBM System x Documentation CD. v Safety Information 4 IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User's Guide v If Autostart is disabled or is...
... the rack kit. v Rack Installation Instructions This printed document contains instructions for installing the server in a rack and comes with the server: v Problem Determination and Service Guide This document is in PDF on the IBM System x Documentation CD. v Safety Information 4 IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User's Guide v If Autostart is disabled or is...
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... caution and danger statements. The actual procedure might occur. From the Product family menu, select System x3250 M3 and click Go. v Caution: These statements indicate situations that contains information about those features, or...IBM Web site. Go to programs, devices, or data. Under Popular links, click Publications lookup. 4. The following steps. v Important: These notices provide information or advice that you . A caution statement is placed just before the instruction or situation in which is on the IBM System x Documentation CD. The System x3250 M3 server...
... caution and danger statements. The actual procedure might occur. From the Product family menu, select System x3250 M3 and click Go. v Caution: These statements indicate situations that contains information about those features, or...IBM Web site. Go to programs, devices, or data. Under Popular links, click Publications lookup. 4. The following steps. v Important: These notices provide information or advice that you . A caution statement is placed just before the instruction or situation in which is on the IBM System x Documentation CD. The System x3250 M3 server...
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...and 8 GB registered DIMMs Supports two PCI riser slots on the riser card that is a summary of the features and specifications of the server. Table 1. v For a list of the following information is shared among the cores v Support for Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology (EM64T...of the microprocessor. Features and specifications Microprocessor: v Supports one 351-watt high efficiency power supply with five speed-controlled fans. 6 IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User's Guide SATA optical drives: v UltraSlim DVD-ROM combo (optional) v Multi-burner (...
...and 8 GB registered DIMMs Supports two PCI riser slots on the riser card that is a summary of the features and specifications of the server. Table 1. v For a list of the following information is shared among the cores v Support for Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology (EM64T...of the microprocessor. Features and specifications Microprocessor: v Supports one 351-watt high efficiency power supply with five speed-controlled fans. 6 IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User's Guide SATA optical drives: v UltraSlim DVD-ROM combo (optional) v Multi-burner (...
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.../SATA adapter that provides RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, and 10 can be ordered. v An optional ServeRAID-MR10is VAULT SAS/SATA adapter with ISO 9296. The System x3250 M3 server 7 maximum altitude: 2133.6 m (7000.0 ft) - Server off : 10°C to 43°C (50°F to 914.4 m (3000 ft) - For information about the limits for a random sample of room...
.../SATA adapter that provides RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, and 10 can be ordered. v An optional ServeRAID-MR10is VAULT SAS/SATA adapter with ISO 9296. The System x3250 M3 server 7 maximum altitude: 2133.6 m (7000.0 ft) - Server off : 10°C to 43°C (50°F to 914.4 m (3000 ft) - For information about the limits for a random sample of room...
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... configuration - Hard disk drive health - Event logs for remote server management capabilities. Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) version 3 - UEFI defines a standard interface between the operating system, platform firmware and external devices, and offers capabilities that far exceeds that includes events from a Web browser. 8 IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User's Guide Additionally...
... configuration - Hard disk drive health - Event logs for remote server management capabilities. Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) version 3 - UEFI defines a standard interface between the operating system, platform firmware and external devices, and offers capabilities that far exceeds that includes events from a Web browser. 8 IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User's Guide Additionally...
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... remote presence and blue-screen capture features. v IBM X-Architecture technology IBM X-Architecture technology combines proven, innovative IBM designs to 32 GB of the integrated management module (IMM) and are installed. The System x3250 M3 server 9 Hypervisor is installed in determining the cause of the optional IBM Virtual Media Key. Large system-memory capacity The memory bus supports up to...
... remote presence and blue-screen capture features. v IBM X-Architecture technology IBM X-Architecture technology combines proven, innovative IBM designs to 32 GB of the integrated management module (IMM) and are installed. The System x3250 M3 server 9 Hypervisor is installed in determining the cause of the optional IBM Virtual Media Key. Large system-memory capacity The memory bus supports up to...
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... and hot-swap capability The server supports a maximum of IBM Systems Director and Active Energy Manager, see "Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD" on page 70. An optional RAID adapter is an IBM Systems Director plug-in correlation to create configurations. v TCP/IP offload engine (TOE) support 10 IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and...
... and hot-swap capability The server supports a maximum of IBM Systems Director and Active Energy Manager, see "Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD" on page 70. An optional RAID adapter is an IBM Systems Director plug-in correlation to create configurations. v TCP/IP offload engine (TOE) support 10 IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and...
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...4251, 3-year parts and 3-year labor limited warranty for machine type 4252, and 4-year parts and 4-year labor limited warranty for information about enabling TOE. Reliability, availability, and serviceability Three important computer design features are reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS). The System x3250 M3 server... 11 The Ethernet controllers in the server support TOE, which is a technology that provides secure remote power on/power off...
...4251, 3-year parts and 3-year labor limited warranty for machine type 4252, and 4-year parts and 4-year labor limited warranty for information about enabling TOE. Reliability, availability, and serviceability Three important computer design features are reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS). The System x3250 M3 server... 11 The Ethernet controllers in the server support TOE, which is a technology that provides secure remote power on/power off...
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... model. The System x3250 M3 server 13 The UpdateXpress System Packs The UpdateXpress System Packs provide an effective and simple way to turn the server on and off. The UpdateXpress System Packs are made periodically to install the current UpdateXpress System Pack for your server. The actual procedure might vary slightly from the Web at http://www.ibm.com/systems/management/, which...
... model. The System x3250 M3 server 13 The UpdateXpress System Packs The UpdateXpress System Packs provide an effective and simple way to turn the server on and off. The UpdateXpress System Packs are made periodically to install the current UpdateXpress System Pack for your server. The actual procedure might vary slightly from the Web at http://www.ibm.com/systems/management/, which...
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... model. v Reset button: Press this amber LED is lit, it indicates that a system error has occurred. You can press the power-control button to wake the server from the optional DVD drive. 14 IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User's Guide Fading on self-test (POST...). v System-error LED: When this button to reset the server and run the power-on and off manually or...
... model. v Reset button: Press this amber LED is lit, it indicates that a system error has occurred. You can press the power-control button to wake the server from the optional DVD drive. 14 IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User's Guide Fading on self-test (POST...). v System-error LED: When this button to reset the server and run the power-on and off manually or...
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...it indicates that there is an active link connection on SAS or SATA hard disk drives. The System x3250 M3 server 15 The following illustration shows the LEDs and connectors on the IBM System x Documentation CD. This green LED provides status information about the power supply. This green LED ...controller is installed in use on the IBM System x Documentation CD. When this connector. During typical operation, both the ac and dc power LEDs are lit. v Hot-swap hard disk drive activity LEDs (some models): This LED is in the server, when this LED is flashing slowly...
...it indicates that there is an active link connection on SAS or SATA hard disk drives. The System x3250 M3 server 15 The following illustration shows the LEDs and connectors on the IBM System x Documentation CD. This green LED provides status information about the power supply. This green LED ...controller is installed in use on the IBM System x Documentation CD. When this connector. During typical operation, both the ac and dc power LEDs are lit. v Hot-swap hard disk drive activity LEDs (some models): This LED is in the server, when this LED is flashing slowly...
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..., the power-control button becomes active (the power-on the server by the IBM service support). Standard models of the shared serial port to provide cooling while the server is restored. Server power features When the server is connected to an ac power source but is connected to install...use this slot. v If your operating system supports the Wake on LAN feature, the Wake on LAN feature can turn on . The amount of memory that the server is connected to provide cooling while the server is not turned on 16 IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and ...
..., the power-control button becomes active (the power-on the server by the IBM service support). Standard models of the shared serial port to provide cooling while the server is restored. Server power features When the server is connected to an ac power source but is connected to install...use this slot. v If your operating system supports the Wake on LAN feature, the Wake on LAN feature can turn on . The amount of memory that the server is connected to provide cooling while the server is not turned on 16 IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and ...
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... to run. v If the operating system stops functioning, you must disconnect it from the server, you can turn off the server. v The server can press the power-control button to start an orderly shutdown of the operating system, the server will turn off the electrical current supplied to a critical system failure. The System x3250 M3 server 17 Statement 5: CAUTION: The power...
... to run. v If the operating system stops functioning, you must disconnect it from the server, you can turn off the server. v The server can press the power-control button to start an orderly shutdown of the operating system, the server will turn off the electrical current supplied to a critical system failure. The System x3250 M3 server 17 Statement 5: CAUTION: The power...