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Table of Contents
Default Chapter
1
Default Chapter
1
Front Cover
1
Table of Contents
5
Notices
13
Trademarks
14
Preface
15
The Team Who Wrote this Book
15
Now You Can Become a Published Author, too
18
Comments Welcome
19
Stay Connected to IBM Redbooks
19
Chapter 1. Introduction
21
Ex5 Systems
22
Model Summary
23
IBM System X3850 X5 Models
23
Workload-Optimized X3950 X5 Models
23
X3850 X5 Models with MAX5
24
Base X3690 X5 Models
24
Workload-Optimized X3690 X5 Models
25
Bladecenter HX5 Models
26
Positioning
27
IBM System X3850 X5 and X3950 X5
28
IBM System X3690 X5
29
IBM Bladecenter HX5
29
Energy Efficiency
30
Services Offerings
31
What this Book Contains
31
Part 1. Product Overview
33
Chapter 2. IBM Ex5 Technology
35
Ex5 Chip Set
36
Intel Xeon 6500 and 7500 Family Processors
36
Intel Virtualization Technology
37
Hyper-Threading Technology
37
Turbo Boost Technology
38
Quickpath Interconnect (QPI)
38
Processor Performance in a Green World
41
Memory
42
Memory Speed
42
Memory DIMM Placement
43
Memory Ranking
44
Nonuniform Memory Architecture (NUMA)
46
Hemisphere Mode
46
Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability (RAS) Features
48
I/O Hubs
50
Max5
51
Scalability
53
Partitioning
54
UEFI System Settings
56
System Power Operating Modes
58
System Power Settings
62
Performance-Related Individual System Settings
63
IBM Exflash
67
IBM Exflash Price-Performance
69
Integrated Virtualization
70
Vmware Esxi
70
Red hat RHEV-H (KVM)
70
Windows 2008 R2 Hyper-V
71
Changes in Technology Demand Changes in Implementation
71
Using Swap Files
71
SSD Drives and Battery Backup Cache on RAID Controllers
72
Increased Resources for Virtualization
72
Virtualized Memcached Distributed Memory Caching
72
Chapter 3. IBM System X3850 X5 and X3950 X5
75
Product Features
76
IBM System X3850 X5 Product Features
76
IBM System X3950 X5 Product Features
79
IBM MAX5 Memory Expansion Unit
79
Comparing the X3850 X5 to the X3850 M2
81
Target Workloads
83
Models
84
System Architecture
86
System Board
86
QPI Wrap Card
86
Max5
88
Scalability
90
Memory Scalability with MAX5
91
Two-Node Scalability
91
Processor Options
94
Memory
96
Memory Cards and Dimms
96
DIMM Population Sequence
99
Maximizing Memory Performance
104
Memory Mirroring
107
Memory Sparing
109
Effect on Performance by Using Mirroring or Sparing
109
Storage
110
Internal Disks
110
SAS and SSD 2.5-Inch Disk Support
111
IBM Exflash and 1.8-Inch SSD Support
113
SAS and SSD Controllers
116
Dedicated Controller Slot
120
External Storage Connectivity
121
Optical Drives
122
Pcie Slots
123
I/O Cards
124
Standard Emulex 10Gb Ethernet Adapter
124
Optional Adapters
127
Standard Onboard Features
129
Onboard Ethernet
129
Environmental Data
129
Integrated Management Module (IMM)
130
Uefi
130
Integrated Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
131
Light Path Diagnostics
131
Power Supplies and Fans of the X3850 X5 and MAX5
132
X3850 X5 Power Supplies and Fans
132
MAX5 Power Supplies and Fans
133
Integrated Virtualization
134
Operating System Support
134
Rack Considerations
135
Chapter 4. IBM System X3690 X5
137
Product Features
138
System Components
139
IBM MAX5 Memory Expansion Unit
141
Target Workloads
143
Models
144
System Architecture
146
Max5
147
Scalability
148
Processor Options
150
Memory
151
Memory DIMM Options
153
X3690 X5 Memory Population Order
153
MAX5 Memory
156
Memory Balance
159
Mixing Dimms and the Performance Effect
160
Memory Mirroring
161
Memory Sparing
163
Effect on Performance of Using Mirroring or Sparing
164
Storage
165
Inch SAS Drive Support
165
IBM Exflash and SSD Disk Support
169
SAS and SSD Controller Summary
172
Battery Backup Placement
175
Serveraid Expansion Adapter
177
Drive Combinations
178
External SAS Storage
182
Optical Drives
183
Pcie Slots
184
Riser 1
185
Riser 2
185
Emulex 10Gb Ethernet Adapter
186
I/O Adapters
188
Standard Features
189
Integrated Management Module
189
Ethernet Subsystem
190
USB Subsystem
190
Integrated Trusted Platform Module
190
Light Path Diagnostics
190
Cooling
191
Power Supplies
193
X3690 X5 Power Subsystem
193
MAX5 Power Subsystem
194
Integrated Virtualization
194
Supported Operating Systems
195
Rack Mounting
196
Chapter 5. IBM Bladecenter HX5
197
Introduction
198
Comparison to the HS22 and HS22V
200
Target Workloads
201
IBM Bladecenter HX5
201
Chassis Support
202
Models
203
System Architecture
204
Speed Burst Card
205
IBM MAX5 for Bladecenter
206
Scalability
208
Single HX5 Configuration
208
Double-Wide HX5 Configuration
208
HX5 with MAX5
210
Processor Options
212
Memory
214
Memory Options
214
DIMM Population Order
216
Memory Balance
219
Memory Mirroring
220
Memory Sparing
222
Storage
223
Solid-State Drives (Ssds)
224
LSI Configuration Utility
225
Determining Which SSD RAID Configuration to Choose
227
Connecting to External SAS Storage Devices
227
Bladecenter PCI Express Gen 2 Expansion Blade
228
I/O Expansion Cards
229
Ciov
229
Cffh
230
Standard Onboard Features
232
Uefi
232
Onboard Network Adapters
232
Integrated Management Module (IMM)
233
Video Controller
233
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
233
Integrated Virtualization
234
Partitioning Capabilities
234
Operating System Support
235
Part 2. Implementing Scalability
237
Chapter 6. IBM System X3850 X5 and X3950 X5
239
Before You Apply Power for the First Time after Shipping
240
Verify that the Components Are Securely Installed
240
Clear CMOS Memory
240
Verify that the Server Completes POST before Adding Options
241
Processor Considerations
241
Minimum Processors Required
242
Processor Operating Characteristics
242
Processor Installation Order
244
Processor Installation Tool
244
Local Memory Configuration
245
Testing the Memory Dimms
246
Memory Fault Tolerance
249
Attaching the MAX5 Memory Expansion Unit
250
Before You Attach the MAX5
250
Installing in a Rack
251
MAX5 Cables
251
Accessing the Dimms in the MAX5
253
Forming a 2-Node X3850 X5 Complex
255
Firmware Requirements
255
Processor Requirements
256
Memory Requirements
256
Cabling the Servers Together
256
Pcie Adapters and Riser Card Options
258
Generation 2 and Generation 1 Pcie Adapters
259
Pcie Adapters: Slot Selection
264
Cleaning up the Boot Sequence
265
Power Supply Considerations
269
Using the Integrated Management Module
270
IMM Network Access
271
Configuring the IMM Network Interface
271
IMM Communications Troubleshooting
273
IMM Functions to Help You Perform Problem Determination
273
Hardware Event Log
276
UEFI Settings
279
Settings Needed for 1-Node, 2-Node, and MAX5 Configurations
281
UEFI Performance Tuning
282
Installing an os
283
Installing Without a Local Optical Drive
283
1, "Installing Without a Local Optical Drive
283
Local USB Port
285
Serverguide Scripting Toolkit
286
Use of Embedded Vmware Esxi
291
2, "Use of Embedded Vmware Esxi
291
Preboot Execution Environment (PXE)
291
Tivoli Provisioning Manager for os Deployment
291
Installing the ESX 4.1 or Esxi 4.1 Installable Onto X3850 X5
295
3, "Installing the ESX 4.1 or Esxi 4.1 Installable Onto X3850 X5
295
OS Installation Tips and Instructions on the Web
308
4, "OS Installation Tips and Instructions on the Web
308
Downloads and Fixes for X3850 X5 and MAX5
313
5, "Downloads and Fixes for X3850 X5 and MAX5
313
SAN Storage Reference and Considerations
314
6, "SAN Storage Reference and Considerations
314
Failure Detection and Recovery
317
What Happens When a Node Fails or the MAX5 Fails
317
Reinserting the QPI Wrap Cards for Extended Outages
317
Tools to Aid Hardware Troubleshooting for X3850 X5
317
Recovery Process
319
Chapter 7. IBM System X3690 X5
321
Before You Apply Power for the First Time after Shipping
322
Verify that the Components Are Securely Installed
322
Clear CMOS Memory
322
Verify that the Server will Complete POST before Adding Options
324
Processor Considerations
324
Minimum Processors Required
324
Processor Operating Characteristics
325
Memory Considerations
326
Local Memory Installation Considerations
326
Testing the Memory Dimms
327
Memory Fault Tolerance
330
MAX5 Considerations
331
Before You Attach the MAX5
331
Installing in a Rack
332
MAX5 Cables
332
Accessing the Dimms in the MAX5
334
Pcie Adapters and Riser Card Options
336
Generation 2 and Generation 1 Pcie Adapters
336
Pcie Adapters: Slot Selection
341
Cleaning up the Boot Sequence
342
Power Supply Considerations
346
Using the Integrated Management Module
347
IMM Network Access
348
Configuring the IMM Network Interface
348
IMM Communications Troubleshooting
350
IMM Functions to Help You Perform Problem Determination
351
UEFI Settings
357
Scaled System Settings
358
Operating System-Specific Settings
359
Power and Performance System Settings
360
Optimizing Boot Options
363
Operating System Installation
366
Installation Media
366
Integrated Virtualization Hypervisor
375
Windows Server 2008 R2
376
Red hat Enterprise Linux 6 and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11
378
Vmware Vsphere Esxi 4.1
378
Vmware Vsphere ESX 4.1
382
Downloads and Fixes for the X3690 X5 and MAX5
385
SAN Storage Reference and Considerations
387
Failure Detection and Recovery
389
System Alerts
389
System Recovery
391
Chapter 8. IBM Bladecenter HX5
393
Before You Apply Power for the First Time after Shipping
394
Verifying that the Components Are Securely Installed
394
Clearing CMOS Memory
395
Verifying the Server Boots before Adding Options
396
Planning to Scale: Prerequisites
397
Processors Supported and Requirements to Scale
397
Minimum Memory Requirement
397
Required Firmware of each Blade and the AMM
399
Recommendations
402
Power Sharing Cap
402
Bladecenter H Considerations
403
Local Storage Considerations and Array Setup
405
Launching the LSI Setup Utility
406
Creating a RAID-1 Mirror Using the LSI Setup Utility
409
Using IBM Serverguide to Configure the LSI Controller
412
Speed Burst Card Reinstallation
414
UEFI Settings
416
UEFI Performance Tuning
417
Start-Up Parameters
418
HX5 Single-Node UEFI Settings
420
HX5 2-Node UEFI Settings
421
HX5 with MAX5 Attached
421
Operating System-Specific Settings in UEFI
422
Creating an HX5 Scalable Complex
422
Troubleshooting HX5 Problems
426
Operating System Installation
427
Operating System Installation Media
427
Vmware Esxi on a USB Key
435
Installing ESX 4.1 or Esxi 4.1 Installable Onto HX5
441
Windows Installation Tips and Settings
454
Red hat Enterprise Linux Installation Tips and Settings
456
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server Installation Tips and Settings
457
Downloads and Fixes for HX5 and MAX5
458
SAN Storage Reference and Considerations
460
Failure Detection and Recovery
462
Tools to Aid Hardware Troubleshooting for the HX5
463
Reinserting the Speed Burst Card for Extended Outages
464
Effects of Power Loss on HX5 2-Node or MAX5 Configurations
464
Introduction
468
Chapter 9. Management
469
Integrated Management Module (IMM)
469
IMM Out-Of-Band Configuration
469
IMM In-Band Configuration
473
Updating Firmware Using the IMM
474
Advanced Management Module (AMM)
474
Accessing the Advanced Management Module
476
Service Advisor
478
Updating Firmware Using the AMM
481
Remote Control
482
Accessing the Remote Control Feature on the X3690 X5 and the X3850 X5
482
Accessing the Remote Control Feature for the HX5
485
IBM Systems Director 6.2
487
Discovering the IMM of a Single-Node X3690 X5 or X3850 X5 Out-Of-Band Via IBM
488
Systems Director
488
Discovering a 2-Node X3850 X5 Via IBM Systems Director 6.2.X
492
Discovering a Single-Node HX5 Via IBM Systems Director
497
Discovering a 2-Node HX5 Via IBM Systems Director 6.2.X
498
Service and Support Manager
501
Performing Tasks against a 2-Node System
508
IBM Electronic Services
513
Advanced Settings Utility (ASU)
515
Using ASU to Configure Settings in IMM-Based Servers
515
Common Problems
518
Command Examples
519
IBM Serverguide
521
IBM Serverguide Scripting Toolkit
527
Firmware Update Tools and Methods
529
Configuring UEFI
529
Requirements for Updating Scalable Systems
530
IBM Systems Director
531
Updatexpress System Pack Installer
531
Bootable Media Creator
534
Megaraid Storage Manager
541
Installation
541
Drive States
542
Virtual Drive States
543
Megacli Utility for Storage Management
543
Serial over LAN
545
Enabling Sol in UEFI
546
Bladecenter Requirements
547
Enabling Sol in the Operating System
549
Windows Server 2008
549
How to Start a Sol Connection
553
Sample Output
555
Abbreviations and Acronyms
557
Related Publications
561
IBM Redbooks Publications
561
Other Publications
562
Online Resources
563
Help from IBM
563
Index
565
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