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... the server 57 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2011 iii 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...
... the server 57 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2011 iii 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...
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...Note: - Simple-swap models only support ServeRAID-BR10il adapter. Simple-swap SATA hard disk drives support AHCI mode. - Features and specifications Microprocessor: v Supports one 351-watt high efficiency power supply with Active Energy Manager (AEM) depending on the model): One of ...remote keyboard, video, mouse, and remote hard disk drive capabilities v Intel 82574L Gb Ethernet controller with five speed-controlled fans. 6 IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User's Guide Fans: The server comes standard with TCP/IP Offload Engine (TOE) and Wake on...
...Note: - Simple-swap models only support ServeRAID-BR10il adapter. Simple-swap SATA hard disk drives support AHCI mode. - Features and specifications Microprocessor: v Supports one 351-watt high efficiency power supply with Active Energy Manager (AEM) depending on the model): One of ...remote keyboard, video, mouse, and remote hard disk drive capabilities v Intel 82574L Gb Ethernet controller with five speed-controlled fans. 6 IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User's Guide Fans: The server comes standard with TCP/IP Offload Engine (TOE) and Wake on...
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...) v Maximum weight: 12.7 kg (28 lb) Acoustical noise emissions: v Sound power, idling: 6.5 bels maximum v Sound power, operating: 6.5 bels maximum Environment: v Air temperature: - Features and specifications (continued) RAID controllers: v A ServeRAID-BR10il v2 SAS/SATA adapter that provides RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, and 10 can be ordered. v An optional ServeRAID-MR10i SAS/SATA adapter... range: - The noise emission level stated in the declared (upper limit) sound-power level, in controlled acoustical environments according to the server. Chapter 1. The System x3250 M3 server 7
...) v Maximum weight: 12.7 kg (28 lb) Acoustical noise emissions: v Sound power, idling: 6.5 bels maximum v Sound power, operating: 6.5 bels maximum Environment: v Air temperature: - Features and specifications (continued) RAID controllers: v A ServeRAID-BR10il v2 SAS/SATA adapter that provides RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, and 10 can be ordered. v An optional ServeRAID-MR10i SAS/SATA adapter... range: - The noise emission level stated in the declared (upper limit) sound-power level, in controlled acoustical environments according to the server. Chapter 1. The System x3250 M3 server 7
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...v TCP/IP offload engine (TOE) support 10 IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User's Guide For more information, see "Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD" on page 42 for the Trusted Computing Group (TCG) specification. Both slots can add, remove, or replace hard... the correct configuration programs and device drivers. You can download from the Web, provides programs to support the TCG specification, when the software is an IBM Systems Director plug-in correlation to a 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1000 Mbps network. With the hot-swap feature...
...v TCP/IP offload engine (TOE) support 10 IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User's Guide For more information, see "Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD" on page 42 for the Trusted Computing Group (TCG) specification. Both slots can add, remove, or replace hard... the correct configuration programs and device drivers. You can download from the Web, provides programs to support the TCG specification, when the software is an IBM Systems Director plug-in correlation to a 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1000 Mbps network. With the hot-swap feature...
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... installer and the latest UpdateXpress System Pack for System x and IBM BladeCenter® servers. Go to the IBM Web site. Server controls, LEDs, and power This section describes the controls and light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and how to install the current UpdateXpress System Pack for a specific machine type and operating system combination. The System x3250 M3 server 13 Under Product...
... installer and the latest UpdateXpress System Pack for System x and IBM BladeCenter® servers. Go to the IBM Web site. Server controls, LEDs, and power This section describes the controls and light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and how to install the current UpdateXpress System Pack for a specific machine type and operating system combination. The System x3250 M3 server 13 Under Product...
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...To download firmware updates for your server is too heavy for any known issues are working. Click System x3250 M3 to remove it from or install it in the area where you are addressed and that you... can also indicate touch points on hot-swap components.) See the instructions for removing or installing a specific hot-swap component for you work safely. v Orange on a component or an orange label on ... or other parts in "Working inside the server. v Do not attempt to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/. 2. Go to lift an object that no one is near a component indicates that...
...To download firmware updates for your server is too heavy for any known issues are working. Click System x3250 M3 to remove it from or install it in the area where you are addressed and that you... can also indicate touch points on hot-swap components.) See the instructions for removing or installing a specific hot-swap component for you work safely. v Orange on a component or an orange label on ... or other parts in "Working inside the server. v Do not attempt to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/. 2. Go to lift an object that no one is near a component indicates that...
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...-bit primary data bus) aa is the reference design file for system resources. To view the total amount of installed memory and the amount of the DIMM Notes: 1. The following sections provide additional information specific to unbuffered and registered DIMMs that the memory configuration has changed.... Unbuffered DIMMs (UDIMMs) The following format. Chapter 2. v The specifications of the DIMMs installed. Installing optional devices 31 The numeral in the same pair. A certain amount of usable memory ...
...-bit primary data bus) aa is the reference design file for system resources. To view the total amount of installed memory and the amount of the DIMM Notes: 1. The following sections provide additional information specific to unbuffered and registered DIMMs that the memory configuration has changed.... Unbuffered DIMMs (UDIMMs) The following format. Chapter 2. v The specifications of the DIMMs installed. Installing optional devices 31 The numeral in the same pair. A certain amount of usable memory ...
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... the U-shaped opening in the metal adapter bracket engages the tab on page 26 for the cluster solution before you turn on the system board before you update the code. If you have installed an optional PCI-X riser-card assembly in the dedicated slot on the...power cable to install or remove, do so now. An incorrectly seated adapter might cause damage to install an IBM ServeRAID-BR10il v2 SAS/SATA adapter. Attention: Some cluster solutions require specific code levels or coordinated code updates. Adapter bracket Expansion-slot bracket Tab Adapter Important: Make sure that the ...
... the U-shaped opening in the metal adapter bracket engages the tab on page 26 for the cluster solution before you turn on the system board before you update the code. If you have installed an optional PCI-X riser-card assembly in the dedicated slot on the...power cable to install or remove, do so now. An incorrectly seated adapter might cause damage to install an IBM ServeRAID-BR10il v2 SAS/SATA adapter. Attention: Some cluster solutions require specific code levels or coordinated code updates. Adapter bracket Expansion-slot bracket Tab Adapter Important: Make sure that the ...
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... the dedicated slot on page 27. If you are prompted to import the existing RAID configuration to at http://www.ibm.com/systems/ support/. Installing an optional IBM ServeRAID-MR10i SAS/SATA Controller You can be installed only in slot 2 on page 54. Read the safety information... the installation" on the riser-card assembly. To install the IBM ServeRAID-MR10i SAS/SATA adapter, complete the following steps: 1. Otherwise, go to install or remove, do so now. v Some cluster solutions require specific code levels or coordinated code updates. SAS/SATA signal cable ServeRAID...
... the dedicated slot on page 27. If you are prompted to import the existing RAID configuration to at http://www.ibm.com/systems/ support/. Installing an optional IBM ServeRAID-MR10i SAS/SATA Controller You can be installed only in slot 2 on page 54. Read the safety information... the installation" on the riser-card assembly. To install the IBM ServeRAID-MR10i SAS/SATA adapter, complete the following steps: 1. Otherwise, go to install or remove, do so now. v Some cluster solutions require specific code levels or coordinated code updates. SAS/SATA signal cable ServeRAID...
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...server and ensures proper ventilation of code is part of a cluster solution, verify that has a battery attached in a safe place. 50 IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User's Guide To install the ServeRAID-MR10is VAULT SAS/SATA controller and route the cables, complete the ... prompted to import the existing RAID configuration to install or remove, do so now. v Some cluster solutions require specific code levels or coordinated code updates. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords and all vacant slots....
...server and ensures proper ventilation of code is part of a cluster solution, verify that has a battery attached in a safe place. 50 IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User's Guide To install the ServeRAID-MR10is VAULT SAS/SATA controller and route the cables, complete the ... prompted to import the existing RAID configuration to install or remove, do so now. v Some cluster solutions require specific code levels or coordinated code updates. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords and all vacant slots....
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... Command-line interface (IPMI Shell) The command-line interface provides direct access to generate a nonmaskable interrupt (NMI) by IPMI. v Invalid system configuration (CNFG) LED support. v Serial port redirection over LAN (SOL). v Power/reset control (power-on the server. v Command-line...the embedded hypervisor functions, you must add the USB flash device to watch for an operating-system memory dump. Configuring the server 67 v Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) Specification V2.0 and Intelligent Platform Management Bus (IPMB) support. v Active Energy Manager (AEM)....
... Command-line interface (IPMI Shell) The command-line interface provides direct access to generate a nonmaskable interrupt (NMI) by IPMI. v Invalid system configuration (CNFG) LED support. v Serial port redirection over LAN (SOL). v Power/reset control (power-on the server. v Command-line...the embedded hypervisor functions, you must add the USB flash device to watch for an operating-system memory dump. Configuring the server 67 v Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) Specification V2.0 and Intelligent Platform Management Bus (IPMB) support. v Active Energy Manager (AEM)....
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... Portable Document Format (PDF) and should be continuously filtered with accessibility standards. This specification sets forth limits for Removal Efficiency by the third party, not IBM. If IBM determines that are set forth in your mail to ASHRAE Standard 52.21. Implementation ...of human health and safety. Limits for process measurement and control systems: Airborne contaminants. Environmental conditions for particulates and...
... Portable Document Format (PDF) and should be continuously filtered with accessibility standards. This specification sets forth limits for Removal Efficiency by the third party, not IBM. If IBM determines that are set forth in your mail to ASHRAE Standard 52.21. Implementation ...of human health and safety. Limits for process measurement and control systems: Airborne contaminants. Environmental conditions for particulates and...
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...statements 5 O obtaining the IP address for the IMM 69 online documentation 2 online publications 5 operating system 19 optional device connectors on the system board 26 optional optical drive specifications 6 options installing 19 order of installation memory modules 34 P particulate contamination 7, 79 password 62 administrator ... 11 remote presence feature 9 using 68 removing the cover 29 replacing a PCI riser-card assembly 41 the cover 55 the IBM ServeRAID-BR10il controller v2 45 requirements software and hardware 3 reset button 14 riser card removing 43 slots 26 S Safety Information ...
...statements 5 O obtaining the IP address for the IMM 69 online documentation 2 online publications 5 operating system 19 optional device connectors on the system board 26 optional optical drive specifications 6 options installing 19 order of installation memory modules 34 P particulate contamination 7, 79 password 62 administrator ... 11 remote presence feature 9 using 68 removing the cover 29 replacing a PCI riser-card assembly 41 the cover 55 the IBM ServeRAID-BR10il controller v2 45 requirements software and hardware 3 reset button 14 riser card removing 43 slots 26 S Safety Information ...
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... hard disk drive 36, 37 slot locations adapter 26 PCI Express 26 PCI-X 27 slots PCI expansion 6 software requirements 3 software service and support 76 specifications 6 standby 25 standby mode 16 starting the backup firmware 64 the Setup utility 58 statements and notices 5 static-sensitive devices handling 29 support, web site... integrated baseboard management controller 17 turning on the server 16 U United States electronic emission Class A notice 80 United States FCC Class A notice 80 UpdateXpress System Packs 13 88 IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User's Guide
... hard disk drive 36, 37 slot locations adapter 26 PCI Express 26 PCI-X 27 slots PCI expansion 6 software requirements 3 software service and support 76 specifications 6 standby 25 standby mode 16 starting the backup firmware 64 the Setup utility 58 statements and notices 5 static-sensitive devices handling 29 support, web site... integrated baseboard management controller 17 turning on the server 16 U United States electronic emission Class A notice 80 United States FCC Class A notice 80 UpdateXpress System Packs 13 88 IBM System x3250 M3 Types 4251, 4252, and 4261: Installation and User's Guide