IBM x3550 M4 Type 7914 User Manual

Replacing a USB embedded hypervisor flash device
Use this information to replace a USB embedded hypervisor flash device.
About this task
To install a USB hypervisor flash device, complete the following steps:
Procedure
1. Read the safety information that begins on “Safety” on page vii and
“Installation guidelines” on page 33.
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords.
3. Remove the cover (see “Removing the cover” on page 36).
4. Install the flash device:
a. Align the flash device with the connector on the system board and push it
into the USB connector until it is firmly seated.
b. Press down on the retention latch to lock the flash device into the USB
connector.
5. Reconnect the power cords and any cables that you removed.
6. Replace the cover (see “Replacing the cover” on page 209).
7. Slide the server into the rack.
8. Turn on the peripheral devices and the server.
Figure 187. USB hypervisor flash device installation
294 IBM System x3550 M4 Type 7914: Installation and Service Guide

IBM x3550 M4 Type 7914 Specifications

General

Form Factor	1U Rack
Memory Slots	24 DIMM slots
Operating System Support	Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, VMware vSphere
Processor	Up to two Intel Xeon E5-2600 or E5-2600 v2 series processors
Chipset	Intel C600 Series Chipset
Memory	Up to 768GB DDR3
RAID Support	RAID 0, 1, 10
Network Interface	4 x 1GbE (embedded)
Power Supply	Dual hot-swap power supplies (550W, 750W, or 900W)
Expansion Slots	Up to 3 PCIe 3.0 slots
Storage	Up to 8 x 2.5" or 4 x 3.5" hot-swap drives