IBM System x3755 M3 7164 Installation And User Manual

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v IBM ServerGuide Setup and Installation CDThe ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, which you can download from theweb, provides programs to help you set up the server and install a Windowsoperating system. The ServerGuide program detects installed optional hardwaredevices and provides the correct configuration programs and device drivers. Formore information about the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, see “Usingthe ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD” on page 81.v Integrated network supportThe server comes with two integrated Broadcom 5709 dual Gigabit Ethernetcontrollers, which supports connection to a 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1000 Mbpsnetwork. For more information, see “Configuring the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernetcontroller” on page 85.v Integrated Trusted Platform Module (TPM)This integrated security chip performs cryptographic functions and stores privateand public secure keys. It provides the hardware support for the TrustedComputing Group (TCG) specification. You can download the software to supportthe TCG specification, when the software is available.v Large data-storage capacity and hot-swap capabilityThe hot-swap models of the server support up to eight 3.5-inch hot-swap harddisk drives. With the hot-swap feature, you can add, remove, and replace harddisk drives without turning off the server.The simple-swap models of the server support up to six simple-swap hard diskdrives with an optional tape drive.v Light path diagnosticsLight path diagnostics provides LEDs to help you diagnose problems. For moreinformation, see the section about light path diagnostics in the ProblemDetermination and Service Guide.v Dynamic System Analysis (DSA) Preboot diagnostic programsThe DSA Preboot diagnostic programs are stored in integrated USB memory andcollect and analyze system information to aid in diagnosing server problems. Thediagnostic programs collect the following information about the server:– Event logs for ServeRAID controllers and service processors– Hard disk drive health– Installed hardware– Light path diagnostics status– Network interfaces and settings– RAID controller configuration– Service processor status and configuration– System configuration– Vital product data, firmware, and UEFI configurationFor additional information about DSA, see the Problem Determination andService Guide on the IBM Documentation CD.v Redundant power capabilitiesThe server supports up to three 1100-watt hot-swap power supplies. If the servercomes with only one power supply for a two-microprocessor configuration or twopower supplies for a four-microprocessor configuration, you can install anadditional power supply to add redundant power capabilities. If the maximumload on the server is less than 1100 watts and a problem occurs with one of thepower supplies, the other power supply can meet the power requirements.v ServeRAID supportThe server supports ServeRAID controllers to create redundant array ofindependent disks (RAID) configurations.Chapter 1. The System x3755 M3 server 9