Front cover Lenovo System x3750 M4 Implementation Guide Last Update: September 2016 Detailed technical information Guidance on how to maximize about the server and options performance in all subsystems IMM2 and UEFI key functions and Suitable for IT specialists looking to options explained implement this 4-socket 2U rack server David Watts Shelly Faith Miroslav Peic Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the information in “Notices” on page iv. Last update on September 2016 This edition applies to: Lenovo System x3750 M4, machine type 8732 with Intel Xeon Processor E5-4600 v2 System x3750 M4, machine type 8752 with Intel Xeon Processor E5-4600 v2 System x3750 M4, machine type 8722 with Intel Xeon Processor E5-4600 © Copyright Lenovo 2016. All rights reserved. Note to U.S. Government Users Restricted Rights -- Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract Contents Notices . iv Trademarks . .v Preface . vi The team who wrote this paper . vi Comments welcome. vii Do you have the latest version?. viii Chapter 1. Product overview . 1 1.1 Introduction . 2 1.2 Key features . 2 1.2.1 Scalability and performance . 3 1.2.2 Availability and serviceability. 3 1.2.3 Manageability and security . 4 1.2.4 Energy efficiency. 5 1.3 Locations of key components and connectors . 6 1.4 Standard specifications . 8 1.5 Standard models . 11 1.6 Architecture . 12 1.7 Processors . 13 1.7.1 Processor options . 15 1.7.2 Processor failure and recovery . 16 1.8 Memory . 17 1.8.1 Memory types . 18 1.8.2 Memory options . 18 1.8.3 Memory performance . 20 1.8.4 Memory operational modes. 21 1.8.5 Population sequence . 22 1.9 Internal disk storage options . 27 1.9.1 Backplanes . 27 1.9.2 Backplane combinations . 30 1.9.3 RAID controllers . 40 1.9.4 RAID controller upgrades . 42 1.9.5 Battery mounting. 45 1.9.6 Battery versus flash . 46 1.9.7 Drive selection . 46 1.9.8 Drive options . 47 1.10 Optical drive . 48 1.11 PCI Express slots . 48 1.12 Integrated networking: Type 8753 and 8752. 50 1.13 Integrated networking: Type 8722. 51 1.14 Network adapters . 53 1.15 Power supplies . 53 1.16 Integrated virtualization . 55 1.17 System management . 56 1.17.1 Light path diagnostic panels . 56 1.17.2 Integrated Management Module II . 57 1.17.3 Remote management . 58 1.18 Physical and electrical specifications . 58 © Copyright Lenovo 2016. All rights reserved. ii Chapter 2. Initial setup of the IMM2. 61 2.1 IMM2 overview . 62 2.2 Setting up IMM2 for remote access . 63 2.2.1 Network interface . 63 2.2.2 Methods to access: Web and command-line interface . 65 2.2.3 IMM2 web interface quick overview . 68 2.2.4 Remote presence . 73 2.3 Initial configuration of IMM2 . 76 Chapter 3. Initial setup of UEFI and hardware components . 77 3.1 System Settings in UEFI . 78 3.1.1 Boot Manager menu . 78 3.1.2 System Event Log. 81 3.1.3 User Security . 81 3.1.4 Default UEFI settings and Advanced Settings Utility values. 82 3.1.5 Operating modes . 83 3.1.6 Settings for performance of individual subsystems. 86 3.1.7 Optimizing boot time . 89 3.2 Configuration to enable memory mirroring or sparing. 90 3.2.1 Memory mirroring . 91 3.2.2 Memory sparing . 92 3.3 Configuring the RAID adapter by using UEFI . ..