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The System x3650 M5 server

This Installation and Service Guide contains information and instructions for setting up your Lenovo System x3650 M5 Type 8871 server, instructions for installing some optional devices, cabling and configuring the server, removing and replacing devices, and diagnostics and troubleshooting information.

In addition to the instructions in Installing optional devices for installing optional hardware devices, updating firmware and device drivers, and completing the installation, Business Partners must also complete the steps in Instructions for Business Partners.

The Lenovo System x3650 M5 Type 8871 server is a 2-U-high1 rack model server for high-volume network transaction processing. This high-performance, multi-core server is ideally suited for networking environments that require superior microprocessor performance, input/output (I/O) flexibility, and high manageability.

Performance, ease of use, reliability, and expansion capabilities were key considerations in the design of the server. These design features make it possible for you to customize the system hardware to meet your needs today and provide flexible expansion capabilities for the future.

The server comes with a limited warranty. For information about the terms of the warranty, see the Warranty Information document that comes with the server.

The server contains Lenovo X-Architecture technologies, which help increase performance and reliability. For more information, see What your server offers and Reliability, availability, and serviceability.

You can obtain up-to-date information about the server and other server products at the Lenovo System x website. At the Support login website, you can create a personalized support page by identifying products that are of interest to you. From this personalized page, you can subscribe to weekly e-mail notifications about new technical documents, search for information and downloads, and access various administrative services.

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Note

  • The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your model.

  • The following components are available only on some models:

    • Video connector

    • LCD system information display panel

    • Optical drive

In terms of simple-swap configurations, the server comes with either eight 2.5-inch or eight 3.5-inch simple-swap hard disk drive bays. The 2.5-inch simple-swap models are capable of expansion to sixteen 2.5-inch simple-swap hard disk drive bays with two simple-swap serveRAID option kits.

In terms of hot-swap configurations, the server comes with either eight 3.5-inch SAS/SATA or eight 2.5-inch SAS/SATA hot-swap hard disk drive bays. Most models contain a ServeRAID SAS controller. The 2.5-inch models are capable of expansion to twenty-four 2.5-inch SAS/SATA hot-swap hard disk drive bays while the 3.5-inch models are capable of expansion to twelve 3.5-inch SAS/SATA hot-swap hard disk drive bays.

Note
The ID for each bay is printed on the server front, above each bay.
The following illustration shows a server with eight 2.5-inch simple-swap hard disk drive bays. You can purchase an optional kit to install the eight additional 2.5-inch simple-swap hard disk drives to upgrade the server to sixteen 2.5-inch simple-swap hard disk drive bays.
Note
The basic 2.5-inch simple-swap model supports SATA simple-swap hard disk drives only. With the simple-swap serveRAID function, it supports SATA and SAS simple-swap hard disk drives.
Figure 1. 2.5-inch simple-swap model front view
2.5-inch simple-swap model front view
The following illustration shows a server with eight 2.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drive bays.
Figure 2. 2.5-inch hot-swap model front view
2.5-inch hot-swap model front view
You can purchase an optional kit to install the eight additional 2.5-inch hard disk drive bays. The following illustration shows a server with sixteen 2.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drive bays.
Figure 3. 16-drive-capable model front view
16-drive-capable model front view
You can purchase an optional kit to install the eight additional 2.5-inch hard disk drive bays to a 24-drive-capable model. The following illustration shows a server with twenty-four 2.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drive bays.
Figure 4. 24-drive-capable model front view
24-drive-capable model front view
The following illustration shows a server with eight 3.5-inch simple-swap hard disk drive bays. Moreover, you can purchase an option to obtain the simple-swap serveRAID function.
Note
The basic 3.5-inch simple-swap model supports SATA simple-swap hard disk drives only. With the simple-swap serveRAID function, it supports SATA and SAS simple-swap hard disk drives.
Figure 5. 3.5-inch simple-swap model front view
3.5-inch simple-swap model front view

The following illustration shows a server with eight 3.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drive bays.

Figure 6. 3.5-inch hot-swap model front view
3.5-inch hot-swap model front view

The following illustration shows a server with twelve 3.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drive bays.

Figure 7. 12-drive-capable model front view
12-drive-capable model front view

If firmware and documentation updates are available, you can download them from the website. The server might have features that are not described in the documentation that comes with the server, and the documentation might be updated occasionally to include information about those features, or technical updates might be available to provide additional information that is not included in the server documentation. To check for updates, go to the Lenovo Support Portal.

Record information about the server in the following table.
Table 1. Record of the system information .

Four column table for documenting the system name, machine type, model, and serial number

Product nameMachine Type (s)Model numberSerial number
Lenovo System x3650 M58871  
The model number and serial number are on the ID label on the front of the server, as shown in the following illustration.
Note
The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.
Figure 8. ID label
ID label
The MAC address label is on the top side of the user information tag.
Note
The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.
Figure 9. MAC address label
MAC address label

In addition, the system service label, which is on the cover of the server, provides a QR code for mobile access to service information. You can scan the QR code using a QR code reader and scanner with a mobile device and get quick access to the Service Information website. The Service Information website provides additional information for parts installation and replacement videos, and error codes for server support.

The following illustration shows the QR code (http://ibm.co/1qD4JX4):
Figure 10. QR code
QR code

For a list of supported optional devices for the server, see the Lenovo ServerProven website.

  • Server features and specifications
    The following information is a summary of the features and specifications of the server. Depending on the model, some features might not be available, or some specifications might not apply.
  • What your server offers
    This section introduces features and technologies the server uses and provides.
  • Reliability, availability, and serviceability
    Three important computer design features are reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS). The RAS features help to ensure the integrity of the data that is stored in the server, the availability of the server when you need it, and the ease with which you can diagnose and correct problems.
  • Server controls, LEDs, and power
    This section describes the controls and light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and how to turn the server on and off.
  • Server components
    The following illustration shows the major components in the server.
  • Safety
    Before installing this product, read the Safety Information.
  • Notices
    Lenovo may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this document in all countries. Consult your local Lenovo representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area.
1 Racks are marked in vertical increments of 1.75 inches each. Each increment is referred to as a unit, or a “U”. A 1-U-high device is approximately 1.75 inches tall.