IBM System x3500 Service Guide

Contents
Safety ............................vii
Chapter 1. Introduction ......................1
Related documentation ......................1
Notices and statements in this document................2
Features and specifications.....................3
Server controls, LEDs, and connectors ................4
Front view ..........................4
Rear view ..........................6
Internal LEDs, connectors, and jumpers ................8
System-board internal connectors and switches ............8
System-board LEDs ......................10
System-board external connectors.................10
SAS backplane ........................11
Chapter 2. Configuration information and instructions .........13
Updating the firmware ......................13
Configuring the server ......................13
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program ............14
Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD ...........20
Using the baseboard management controller .............22
Using the Boot Menu program ..................34
Enabling the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility program.........34
Configuring the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet controller..........35
Setting up the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine .........35
Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility program .........37
Using ServeRAID Manager ...................38
Updating IBM Director .....................40
Chapter 3. Parts listing, System x3500 Type 7977 ...........41
Replaceable server components ..................42
Product recovery CDs ......................47
Power cords ..........................51
Chapter 4. Removing and replacing server components ........55
Installation guidelines ......................55
System reliability guidelines ...................56
Working inside the server with the power on .............56
Handling static-sensitive devices .................57
Returning a device or component .................57
Removing the left-side cover and bezel ................57
Replacing the left-side cover and bezel ................58
Turning the stabilizing feet.....................59
Tier 1 CRU information ......................60
Battery ...........................60
DVD drive..........................62
Hot-swap fan ........................63
Front fan cage ........................64
Rear fan cage ........................64
Memory module .......................66
Hot-swap power supply .....................72
Power-supply docking cable ...................73
USB cable assembly......................74
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IBM System x3500 Specifications

General

Brand	IBM
Model	System x3500
Category	Server
Language	English