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IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261 Installation and User's Guide
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IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261 Installation and User's Guide
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... 82 Korean Class A warning statement 82 Russia Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Class A statement 83 People's Republic of hard disk drives 73 IBM Advanced Settings Utility program 73 Updating IBM Systems Director 74 Appendix A. Using the Setup utility 58 Starting the Setup utility 58 Setup utility menu choices 58 Passwords 62 Using the... 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
... 82 Korean Class A warning statement 82 Russia Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Class A statement 83 People's Republic of hard disk drives 73 IBM Advanced Settings Utility program 73 Updating IBM Systems Director 74 Appendix A. Using the Setup utility 58 Starting the Setup utility 58 Setup utility menu choices 58 Passwords 62 Using the... 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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vi IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User's Guide
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... or danger statement in the Safety Information document under "Statement 1." Read any additional safety information that caution statement are in the Safety Information document. viii IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User's Guide Important: Each caution and danger statement in this document before you perform the procedures. For example, if...
... or danger statement in the Safety Information document under "Statement 1." Read any additional safety information that caution statement are in the Safety Information document. viii IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User's Guide Important: Each caution and danger statement in this document before you perform the procedures. For example, if...
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x IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User's Guide The battery contains lithium and can explode if not properly used, handled, or disposed of the battery as required by the same manufacturer. If your system has a module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with the same module type made by local ordinances or...
x IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User's Guide The battery contains lithium and can explode if not properly used, handled, or disposed of the battery as required by the same manufacturer. If your system has a module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with the same module type made by local ordinances or...
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To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source. 2 1 xii IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User's Guide Statement 5: ≥ 55 kg (121.2 lb.) 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. Statement 4: ≥ 18 kg (39.7 lb.) ≥ 32 kg (70.5 lb.) CAUTION: Use safe practices when lifting. 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. 2 1 xii IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User's Guide Statement 5: ≥ 55 kg (121.2 lb.) 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. Statement 4: ≥ 18 kg (39.7 lb.) ≥ 32 kg (70.5 lb.) CAUTION: Use safe practices when lifting. The device also might have more than one power cord.
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Statement 26: CAUTION: Do not place any distribution fault condition. 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. xiv IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User's Guide Statement 27: CAUTION: Hazardous moving parts are nearby.
Statement 26: CAUTION: Do not place any distribution fault condition. 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. xiv IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User's Guide Statement 27: CAUTION: Hazardous moving parts are nearby.
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...v Simple-swap SATA hard disk drives support AHCI mode. The IBM® System x3250 M3 Type 4251, 4252, or 4261 server is approximately 1.75 inches tall. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2011 1 For information about the IBM client reference program, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on... from your use , reliability, and expansion capabilities were key considerations in this personalized page, 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 server. For more information, ...
...v Simple-swap SATA hard disk drives support AHCI mode. The IBM® System x3250 M3 Type 4251, 4252, or 4261 server is approximately 1.75 inches tall. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2011 1 For information about the IBM client reference program, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on... from your use , reliability, and expansion capabilities were key considerations in this personalized page, 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 server. For more information, ...
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To check for documentation updates. 2 IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User's Guide Under Product support, click System x. 3. The server might have features that are not described in the documentation that is described in the server documentation. Go to provide additional information that ...
To check for documentation updates. 2 IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User's Guide Under Product support, click System x. 3. The server might have features that are not described in the documentation that is described in the server documentation. Go to provide additional information that ...
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...to help you find information quickly. If a document is displayed. Chapter 1. Hardware and software requirements The IBM System x Documentation CD requires the following table. The System x3250 M3 server 3 ID label Note: The illustrations in the following minimum hardware and software: v Microsoft Windows ... or Red Hat Linux v 100 MHz microprocessor v 32 MB of the server. Product name Machine type Model number Serial number IBM System x3250 M3 server 4251, 4252, or 4261 (circle the machine type that region (if available). For a list of the documents, and view documents...
...to help you find information quickly. If a document is displayed. Chapter 1. Hardware and software requirements The IBM System x Documentation CD requires the following table. The System x3250 M3 server 3 ID label Note: The illustrations in the following minimum hardware and software: v Microsoft Windows ... or Red Hat Linux v 100 MHz microprocessor v 32 MB of the server. Product name Machine type Model number Serial number IBM System x3250 M3 server 4251, 4252, or 4261 (circle the machine type that region (if available). For a list of the documents, and view documents...
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...one document, press and hold the Ctrl key while you select a document, a description of the document is in PDF format on the IBM System x Documentation CD. Click Help for installing the server in a rack and comes with the server: v Problem Determination and Service Guide This.... Click the plus sign (+) indicates each folder or document that has additional documents under Topic Description. v Safety Information 4 IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User's Guide Use one of the following procedures: - To search all the documents for the server.
...one document, press and hold the Ctrl key while you select a document, a description of the document is in PDF format on the IBM System x Documentation CD. Click Help for installing the server in a rack and comes with the server: v Problem Determination and Service Guide This.... Click the plus sign (+) indicates each folder or document that has additional documents under Topic Description. v Safety Information 4 IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User's Guide Use one of the following procedures: - To search all the documents for the server.
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...shared among the cores v Support for Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology (EM64T) Note: v Use the Setup utility to slots 1 and 2 on the system board: v Slot 1 supports low-profile cards (PCI Express Gen2 x8 v Slot 2 supports 3/4-length, full-height cards (PCI Express Gen2 x8 or...Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 ports (two front, four rear, and 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 (optional) Hard disk ...
...shared among the cores v Support for Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology (EM64T) Note: v Use the Setup utility to slots 1 and 2 on the system board: v Slot 1 supports low-profile cards (PCI Express Gen2 x8 v Slot 2 supports 3/4-length, full-height cards (PCI Express Gen2 x8 or...Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 ports (two front, four rear, and 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 (optional) Hard disk ...
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... ServeRAID controllers and service processors The diagnostic programs create a merged log that includes events from a Web browser. 8 IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User's Guide UEFI defines a standard interface between the operating system, platform firmware and external devices, and offers capabilities that far exceeds that you can send to the problem...
... ServeRAID controllers and service processors The diagnostic programs create a merged log that includes events from a Web browser. 8 IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User's Guide UEFI defines a standard interface between the operating system, platform firmware and external devices, and offers capabilities that far exceeds that you can send to the problem...
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...provides programs to support the TCG specification, when the software is available. v TCP/IP offload engine (TOE) support 10 IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User's Guide The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, which supports connection to specific software ... comes with an integrated Intel Gigabit Ethernet controller, which you can manage the functions of IBM Systems Director and Active Energy Manager, see the IBM Systems Director documentation on the IBM Systems Director CD, or see "Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller" on page 70. v Active...
...provides programs to support the TCG specification, when the software is available. v TCP/IP offload engine (TOE) support 10 IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User's Guide The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, which supports connection to specific software ... comes with an integrated Intel Gigabit Ethernet controller, which you can manage the functions of IBM Systems Director and Active Energy Manager, see the IBM Systems Director documentation on the IBM Systems Director CD, or see "Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller" on page 70. v Active...
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... supply, and SAS/SATA (hot-swap hard disk drive) backplane v Wake on LAN capability IBM Systems Director IBM Systems Director is focused on driving these systems relate to one another, and identifying their statuses, helping to the base capabilities v Managing the life cycles of virtual resources 12 IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User's Guide
... supply, and SAS/SATA (hot-swap hard disk drive) backplane v Wake on LAN capability IBM Systems Director IBM Systems Director is focused on driving these systems relate to one another, and identifying their statuses, helping to the base capabilities v Managing the life cycles of virtual resources 12 IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User's Guide
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... information on logging on LED are as a presence detection button. This LED is also used as follows: Off: AC power is in use IBM Systems Director to light this LED remotely. v Optional DVD eject button: Press this amber LED is in a reduced-power state. Reset button Power...on LED Hard disk drive activity LED Locator LED System-error LED USB 1 connector USB 2 connector The following illustration shows the controls, LEDs, and connectors on and off manually or to wake the server from the optional DVD drive. 14 IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User's ...
... information on logging on LED are as a presence detection button. This LED is also used as follows: Off: AC power is in use IBM Systems Director to light this LED remotely. v Optional DVD eject button: Press this amber LED is in a reduced-power state. Reset button Power...on LED Hard disk drive activity LED Locator LED System-error LED USB 1 connector USB 2 connector The following illustration shows the controls, LEDs, and connectors on and off manually or to wake the server from the optional DVD drive. 14 IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User's ...
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...USB mouse, keyboard, or other device to any of the following ways: v If a power failure occurs while the server is turned on 16 IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User's Guide v NMI button: Press this connector. The power-on LED flashes to indicate that is shared with... by pressing the power-control button. however, the server can turn on button LED flashes quickly. The serial port is reserved for various system resources and is connected to power and the power-on the server. Approximately 1 to 3 minutes after the server is connected to ac ...
...USB mouse, keyboard, or other device to any of the following ways: v If a power failure occurs while the server is turned on 16 IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User's Guide v NMI button: Press this connector. The power-on LED flashes to indicate that is shared with... by pressing the power-control button. however, the server can turn on button LED flashes quickly. The serial port is reserved for various system resources and is connected to power and the power-on the server. Approximately 1 to 3 minutes after the server is connected to ac ...
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...devices. 4. To ship the server, repackage it to ensure that the server is available at http://www.ibm.com/ partnerworld/. Cover Riser-card Assembly Heat sink Microprocessor System board Fans Operator information panel assembly Air baffle DIMM Power supply DVD drive filler Bezel SAS/SATA backplane (some...3.5-inch simpleswap SATA hard disk drive (some models) 3.5-inch drive cage SATA simple-swap back panel (some models) 20 IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User's Guide 3. Support information for shipping. Shut down and restart the server multiple times to...
...devices. 4. To ship the server, repackage it to ensure that the server is available at http://www.ibm.com/ partnerworld/. Cover Riser-card Assembly Heat sink Microprocessor System board Fans Operator information panel assembly Air baffle DIMM Power supply DVD drive filler Bezel SAS/SATA backplane (some...3.5-inch simpleswap SATA hard disk drive (some models) 3.5-inch drive cage SATA simple-swap back panel (some models) 20 IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User's Guide 3. Support information for shipping. Shut down and restart the server multiple times to...