IBM System x3250 M4 User Manual

3. Under System Settings, select Devices and I/O Ports.
4. Confirm to configure SATA as RAID.
5. Save the setting and reboot the system.
6. Press F1 to boot the uEFI setup menu.
7. Under System Settings, select Storage.
8. Under Configuration Options, select LSI MegaRAID Controller
Configuration Utility → Virtual Drive Management → Create Configuration.
9. Select the type of array that you want to create.
10. Select Select Drives and use space key to select all the drives for your array.
11. Select Apply Change to create the array.
12. When the prompt Success is displayed, select OK to continue.
13. After the system auto skip to the next screen, select Save Configuration .
14. When the prompt create RAID will cause data lost on the physical HDD is
displayed, use space key to select Confirm.
15. Select Yes to continue.
16. Select OK to continue.
17. To initialize virtual disk, select LSI MegaRAID Controller Configuration
Utility → Virtual Drive Management → Select Virtual Drive Operation.
18. Select Start Operation .
19. Select Yes to confirm.
20. When the prompt Success is displayed, select OK.
Notes:
1. Software RAID is not supported in Redhat 6.1 UEFI mode.
2. You can create software RAID with Linux OS RAID. LSI software RAID is turned
off in Linux OS by default.
3. Legacy OS installation is not supported when BBS boot is enabled on
ServeRAID M5014.
4. Brocade adapters are supported in Windows 2011 SBS with 3.0.0.0 driver
package or later version installed.
Disable a software RAID array of hard disk drives
To disable a software RAID array of hard disk drives, complete the following steps:
1. Turn on the server.
Note: Approximately 1 to 3 minutes after the server is connected to ac power,
the power-control button becomes active after the power-on LED flashes
slowly.
2. When the prompt <F1 Setup> is displayed, press F1. If you have set an
administrator password, you are prompted to type the password.
3. Select Devices and I/O Ports → Adapters and UEFI drivers.
4. Save the setting and reboot the system.
5. Press F1 to boot the uEFI setup menu.
6. Select Devices and I/O Ports → Configure SATA as.
7. Select IDE or AHCI.
8. Save the setting and reboot the system.
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IBM System x3250 M4 Specifications

General

Processor	Intel Xeon E3-1200 v2 series
Max Processors	1
Memory Slots	4
Network Interface	2 x Gigabit Ethernet
Memory	Up to 32 GB
Storage	Up to 4 x 3.5-inch or 8 x 2.5-inch drives
RAID Support	RAID 0, 1, 10
Operating System Support	Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, VMware
Chipset	Intel C204

Summary

Chapter 1. The System x3250 M4 server

The IBM System x Documentation CD

Information repository for the server, including PDF docs and a browser.

Hardware and software requirements

Minimum hardware and software needed for the IBM System x Documentation CD.

Related documentation

Lists other documents accompanying the server, such as warranty and service guides.

Notices and statements in this document

Explains the meaning of notes, important, attention, caution, and danger statements.

Features and specifications

Microprocessor

Details on supported Intel processors, cache, and technology.

Memory

Minimum/maximum memory, types supported, and connector details.

Integrated functions

Key built-in features like IMM2, Ethernet controller, and USB ports.

RAID controllers (depending on the model)

Supported software and hardware RAID capabilities and adapters.

Environment

Specifies operating temperature, humidity, and particulate contamination limits.

What your server offers

integrated management module II

Describes IMM2 as the server's primary management controller for enhanced features.

UEFI-compliant server firmware

Explains UEFI support for booting and compatibility with modern systems.

Dynamic System Analysis (DSA)

Details DSA's role in collecting and analyzing system information for diagnostics.

Large system-memory capacity

Information on memory bus support, ECC, and supported DIMM types.

RAID support

Details on hardware and software RAID levels supported by the server.

IBM Systems Director CD

Information about IBM Systems Director for managing servers.

Reliability, availability, and serviceability

RAS features overview

Summarizes the server's Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability (RAS) features.

IBM ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD

Explains the ServerGuide CD's role in simplifying hardware setup and OS installation.

Redundant power capabilities

Describes support for dual hot-swap power supplies for redundancy.

Chapter 2. Installing optional devices

Instructions for IBM Business Partners

Additional steps required for IBM Business Partners after device installation.

Server components

Illustrates and labels the major hardware components within the server.

System-board internal connectors

Diagrams showing the location and purpose of internal connectors on the system board.

System-board jumpers

Details the system board jumpers, their names, and settings for configuration.

Installation guidelines

General precautions and best practices for safely installing optional devices.

Handling static-sensitive devices

Procedures and precautions to prevent damage from electrostatic discharge.

Removing the server top cover

Step-by-step instructions for safely removing the server's top cover.

Installing drives

General notes and procedures for installing various types of hard disk drives and optical drives.

Installing an adapter

Instructions for installing expansion cards into the PCI riser-card assembly.

Installing a hot-swap power supply

Steps and considerations for installing an additional hot-swap power supply.

Completing the installation

Final steps to ensure the server is properly reassembled and functional after upgrades.

Chapter 3. Configuring the server

Setup utility

Primary tool for changing BIOS/UEFI settings, date/time, and startup devices.

Boot Manager program

Utility to temporarily override the default startup sequence without changing BIOS settings.

IBM ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD

Software tools for configuring hardware and installing operating systems.

integrated management module II

Configuration and remote management capabilities of the IMM2.

LSI Configuration Utility program

Tool for configuring the integrated SATA controller and RAID arrays.

Passwords

Procedures for setting, changing, and clearing power-on and administrator passwords.

Resetting the IMM2 with the Setup utility

Steps to reset the IMM2 to its default settings via the Setup utility.

Formatting a hard disk drive

Procedure for performing a low-level format on a hard disk drive to erase data.

Creating a RAID array of hard disk drives

Steps to create hardware RAID arrays using disk drives.

Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance

Before you call

Steps to take before contacting IBM support to troubleshoot issues.

Using the documentation

Guidance on accessing and using the product's documentation resources.

Getting help and information from the World Wide Web

Resources available on the IBM website for support and product information.

Hardware service and support

Information on how to obtain hardware service and locate authorized resellers.

Appendix B. Notices

Trademarks

Lists IBM and third-party trademarks used in the document.

Important notes

Provides definitions for terms like processor speed, storage units, and drive capacities.

Particulate contamination

Specifies limits for airborne particulates and gases to prevent server damage.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement

Compliance statement regarding FCC regulations for Class A digital devices.

European Union EMC Directive conformance statement

Statement of conformity with EU directives on electromagnetic compatibility.

Russia Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Class A statement

Statement regarding EMI compliance for business equipment in Russia.