IBM System x3100 M4 User Manual

Contents
Safety ............................vii
Chapter 1. The System x3100 M4 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.....................5
What your server offers ......................8
Reliability, availability, and serviceability ................10
IBM Systems Director ......................11
The UpdateXpress System Packs ..................12
Server controls, LEDs, and power ..................12
Front view .........................13
Rear view ..........................14
Server power features .....................15
Chapter 2. Installing optional devices................17
Instructions for IBM Business Partners ................17
Server components .......................18
System-board internal connectors .................19
System-board external connectors.................19
System-board switches and jumpers ................20
System-board LEDs ......................21
Installation guidelines ......................22
System reliability guidelines ...................23
Working inside the server with the power on .............23
Handling static-sensitive devices .................23
Removing the side cover .....................25
Removing the bezel .......................25
Removing the microprocessor and heat sink ..............26
Installing a memory module ....................28
Unbuffered DIMMs (UDIMMs) ..................29
Installing drives.........................32
Installing a DVD drive .....................33
Installing a tape drive .....................36
Installing a simple-swap hard disk drive ...............38
Power and signal cables for internal drives .............40
Installing a ServeRAID adapter ...................41
Installing a microprocessor and heat sink ...............44
Thermal grease........................46
Installing the power supply ....................47
Completing the installation.....................48
Installing the bezel ......................49
Installing the side cover.....................49
Connecting the cables .....................51
Updating the server configuration .................51
Connecting external devices ....................51
Chapter 3. Configuring the server .................53
Using the Setup utility ......................54
Starting the Setup utility
....................54
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IBM System x3100 M4 Specifications

General

Brand	IBM
Model	System x3100 M4
Category	Server
Language	English