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System x3850 X6 and x3950 X6
IBM to Lenovo Upgrade
Installation Guide
Machine Type: 6241

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  • Page 1 System x3850 X6 and x3950 X6 IBM to Lenovo Upgrade Installation Guide Machine Type: 6241...
  • Page 2 Warranty document that comes with the server. Third Edition (June 2017) © Copyright Lenovo 2016, 2018. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If data or software is delivered pursuant to a General Services Administration “GSA” contract, use, reproduction, or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in Contract No.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Telecommunication regulatory statement ..Electronic emission notices ..Chapter 1. IBM to Lenovo server upgrade Federal Communications Commission (FCC) procedure ....1 statement .
  • Page 4 System x3850 X6 and x3950 X6 IBM to Lenovo Upgrade Installation Guide...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1. Ibm To Lenovo Server Upgrade Procedure

    Chapter 1. IBM to Lenovo server upgrade procedure This topic describes how to perform the IBM to Lenovo (ITL) upgrade of an IBM System x3850 X6 and x3950 X6 Type 3837 server to a Lenovo System x3850 X6 and x3950 X6 Type 6241 server.
  • Page 6 3. If any Features on Demand (FoD) options or features are being used in the IBM server, the customer must complete the following steps to manually transfer or request new FoD keys for use in the Lenovo server: a. Make a list of all the FoD activation keys that are active for the IBM server. Select Retrieve history at the Features on Demand website ( https://www.ibm.com/systems/x/fod...
  • Page 7 4. Record (take a photograph of the barcode label or write down the barcode number) the 11S serial number for each Lenovo standard I/O book that comes with the ITL kit. This is required to update the customer entitlement and service offering support.
  • Page 8 To save the system VPD information for node 2 into a file, run the ASU command: asu64 show SYSTEM_PROD_DATA --host <IMM IP> --user <IMM userid> --password <IMM password> > <serial>_Node2_system.txt where: <IMM IP> is the IMM IP address System x3850 X6 and x3950 X6 IBM to Lenovo Upgrade Installation Guide...
  • Page 9 6. Make sure that the server is operating correctly and that there are no errors messages (see “Error ). Correct messages” in the Lenovo System x3850 X6 and x3950 X6 Type 6241 Installation and Service Guide any problems that are indicated, unless they relate to components or firmware being replaced as part of the ITL upgrade.
  • Page 10 IBM standard I/O book, originally installed in the server, to the new Lenovo standard I/O book, that comes with the ITL kit (see “Replacing the standard I/O book” in the Lenovo System x3850 X6 and x3950 X6 Type 6241 Installation and Service Guide instructions). Important: •...
  • Page 11 I/O book in the chassis. You might need to adjust placement of the fan cables to fully seat the air baffle. Figure 3. Air baffle position for standard I/O book Chapter 1 IBM to Lenovo server upgrade procedure...
  • Page 12 Step 5. Make sure that the UUID and DMI/SMBIOS data is updated (see “Updating the Universal Unique Identifier and DMI/SMBIOS data” in the Lenovo System x3850 X6 and x3950 X6 Type 6241 Installation for information). and Service Guide Step 6.
  • Page 13 I/O books in the system. To modify and restore the saved IBM vital product data (VPD) to the Lenovo server, create and run batch files using the Lenovo Advanced Settings Utility (ASU) as described in the following tasks.
  • Page 14 – <IMM_userid> is the IMM user name – <IMM_password> is the IMM password h. Add a command line to the batch file for the Lenovo server UUID, following the form: asu64 set SYSTEM_PROD_DATA.SysInfoUUID <uuid> --host <IMM_IP> --user <IMM_ userid> --password <IMM_password>...
  • Page 15 – The component part number is the first six characters following the “11S” of the 11S barcode. In the following example, the part number is shown in bold: 11S12X4567YJ1105A34567 k. Add a command line to the batch file for each Lenovo server component part number, following the form: asu64 set VPD.CompVPD_PartNumber.# “<p/n>[sp][sp][sp][sp][sp]” --host <IMM_IP>...
  • Page 16 Note: The Lenovo server component FRU part numbers remain unchanged: they are the same FRU numbers that were used in the IBM server. m. Add a command line to the batch file for each Lenovo server component FRU part number, following the form: asu64 set VPD.CompVPD_FRUNumber.# “<fru_number>[sp][sp][sp][sp][sp]”...
  • Page 17 11S barcode). In the following example, the serial number prefix is shown in bold: 11S12X4567YJ1105A34567 q. Add a command line to the batch file for each Lenovo server component serial number prefix, following the form: asu64 set VPD.CompVPD_PrefixSerialNumber.# <prefix_s/n>--host <IMM_IP> --user <IMM_userid>...
  • Page 18 – The Lenovo System x3950 X6 8-socket system requires separate batch files for each node. – To create a VPD batch file for node 1 of a Lenovo System x3950 X6 8-socket system: 1. Open a new <serial>_Node1_system.bat file (where <serial> is the serial number of the standard I/O book in node 1, allowing each batch file to be identified).
  • Page 19 • <IMM_userid> is the IMM user name • <IMM_password> is the IMM password h. Add a command line to the batch file for the Lenovo server system node 1 UUID, following the form: asu64 set SYSTEM_PROD_DATA.SysInfoUUID <node1_uuid> --host <IMM_IP> --user <IMM_userid>...
  • Page 20 Note: The Lenovo server component FRU part numbers remain unchanged: they are the same FRU numbers that were used in the IBM server. m. Add a command line to the batch file for each Lenovo server component FRU part number, following the form: asu64 set VPD.CompVPD_FRUNumber.# “<fru_number>[sp][sp][sp][sp][sp]”...
  • Page 21 • The serial number is the last six characters of the 11S barcode. In the following example, the serial number is shown in bold: 11S12X4567YJ1105A34567 o. Add a command line to the batch file for each Lenovo server component serial number, following the form: asu64 set VPD.CompVPD_SerialNumber.# <s/n> --host <IMM_IP> --user <IMM_ userid>...
  • Page 22 29. 3. Save and close the file. – To create a VPD batch file for node 2 of a Lenovo System x3950 X6 8-socket system: 1. Open a new <serial>_Node2_system.bat file (where <serial> is the serial number of the standard I/O book in node 2, allowing each batch file to be identified).
  • Page 23 3837FT4, the new Lenovo server machine type and model number would be 6241FT4. d. Add a command line to the batch file for the Lenovo server machine type and model created in the previous step (this model number varies based on the original IBM server model number), following the form: asu64 set SYSTEM_PROD_DATA.SysInfoProdName <Lenovo_machine_type_model>...
  • Page 24 • <IMM_userid> is the IMM user name • <IMM_password> is the IMM password h. Add a command line to the batch file for the Lenovo server system node 2 UUID, following the form: asu64 set SYSTEM_PROD_DATA.SysInfoUUID <node2_uuid> --host <IMM_IP> --user <IMM_userid>...
  • Page 25 Note: The Lenovo server component FRU part numbers remain unchanged: they are the same FRU numbers that were used in the IBM server. m. Add a command line to the batch file for each Lenovo server component FRU part number, following the form: asu64 set VPD.CompVPD_FRUNumber.# “<fru_number>[sp][sp][sp][sp][sp]”...
  • Page 26 • The serial number is the last six characters of the 11S barcode. In the following example, the serial number is shown in bold: 11S12X4567YJ1105A34567 o. Add a command line to the batch file for each Lenovo server component serial number, following the form: asu64 set VPD.CompVPD_SerialNumber.# <s/n> --host <IMM_IP> --user <IMM_ userid>...
  • Page 27 Step 7. Replace IBM server labelling with Lenovo labelling. Replace the IBM right EIA server bezel with the Lenovo right EIA server bezel that comes with the ITL kit. Transfer any customer labels on the IBM bezel to the Lenovo bezel.
  • Page 28 1. Pull the IBM right EIA bezel forward; then, remove the bezel from the server. 2. Position the secure the Lenovo right EIA bezel on the server; then, press it fully into place. Replace the IBM system labels with Lenovo system labels.
  • Page 29 2. Enter the serial number that is shown on the IBM agency label on the Lenovo agency label that comes with the ITL kit; then, attach the new Lenovo agency label to the top of the server chassis, as close as possible to the original IBM agency label.
  • Page 30 If problems are encountered following the ITL upgrade, troubleshoot the system using standard methods (see “Start here” in the Lenovo System x3850 X6 and x3950 X6 Type 6241 Installation and Service Guide ). If you System x3850 X6 and x3950 X6 IBM to Lenovo Upgrade Installation Guide...
  • Page 31 • The original IBM server Machine Type and serial number. • The upgraded Lenovo server Machine Type and serial number. • Include a photograph of the 11S barcode or type the serial number for each Lenovo standard I/O book that was installed.
  • Page 32 System x3850 X6 and x3950 X6 IBM to Lenovo Upgrade Installation Guide...

  • Page 33: Chapter 2. Ibm To Lenovo Server Upgrade Batch File Examples

    Chapter 2. IBM to Lenovo server upgrade batch file examples This topic provides examples of the VPD batch files used to upgrade an IBM System x3850 X6 and x3950 X6 Type 3837 server to a Lenovo System x3850 X6 and x3950 X6 Type 6241 server.
  • Page 34 Lenovo server serial number requires a total of 7 characters with no double quotes asu64 set SYSTEM_PROD_DATA.SysInfoSerialNum KQ7CFR3 --host 192.168.70.125 --user USERID --password PASSW0RD rem Lenovo server UUID requires a total of 16 characters entered in hexadecimal with no double quotes (Note: 8-Socket Node 1 and Node 2 have different UUID's) asu64 set SYSTEM_PROD_DATA.SysInfoUUID 5CCEDA3465F436E8ADFA6EAE8B4B77BA --host 192.168.70.125 --user USERID...
  • Page 35 VPD.CompVPD_SerialNumber.1 456047 --host 192.168.70.125 --user USERID --password PASSW0RD asu64 set VPD.CompVPD_SerialNumber.4 44H874 --host 192.168.70.125 --user USERID --password PASSW0RD rem Lenovo server component serial number prefixes require a total of 6 characters with no double quotes asu64 set VPD.CompVPD_PrefixSerialNumber.1 Y011BG --host 192.168.70.125 --user USERID --password PASSW0RD asu64 set VPD.CompVPD_PrefixSerialNumber.4 YK51XD --host 192.168.70.125 --user USERID --password PASSW0RD...
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  • Page 37: Appendix A. Getting Help And Technical Assistance

    Before you call, make sure that you have taken these steps to try to solve the problem yourself. If you believe that you require warranty service for your Lenovo product, the service technicians will be able to assist you more efficiently if you prepare before you call.

  • Page 38: Using The Documentation

    • Secure upload with the system serial number: https://www.ecurep.ibm.com/ app/upload_hw Creating a personalized support web page You can create a personalized support web page by identifying Lenovo products that are of interest to you. To create a personalized support web page, go to http://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/ .

  • Page 39: Software Service And Support

    IBM is Lenovo's preferred service provider for the System x, Flex System and NeXtScale System products. You can receive hardware service through your Lenovo reseller or from IBM. To locate a reseller authorized by Lenovo to provide warranty service, go to https://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/us/en/serviceprovider...
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  • Page 41: Appendix B. Notices

    Lenovo representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to a Lenovo product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that Lenovo product, program, or service may be used. Any functionally equivalent product, program, or service that does not infringe any Lenovo intellectual property right may be used instead.

  • Page 42: Trademarks

    Lenovo encourages owners of information technology (IT) equipment to responsibly recycle their equipment when it is no longer needed. Lenovo offers a variety of programs and services to assist equipment owners in recycling their IT products. For information on recycling Lenovo products, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/...

  • Page 43: Particulate Contamination

    If Lenovo determines that the levels of particulates or gases in your environment have caused damage to the device, Lenovo may condition provision of repair or replacement of devices or parts on implementation of appropriate remedial measures to mitigate such environmental contamination.

  • Page 44: Electronic Emission Notices

    Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits. Lenovo is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment. Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

  • Page 45: Germany Class A Statement

    Verträglichkeit von Geräten), bzw. der EMV EU Richtlinie 2014/30/EU, für Geräte der Klasse A. Dieses Gerät ist berechtigt, in Übereinstimmung mit dem Deutschen EMVG das EG-Konformitätszeichen - CE - zu führen. Verantwortlich für die Konformitätserklärung nach Paragraf 5 des EMVG ist die Lenovo (Deutschland) GmbH, Meitnerstr. 9, D-70563 Stuttgart.

  • Page 46: Japanese Electromagnetic Compatibility Statements

    This is electromagnetic wave compatibility equipment for business (Type A). Sellers and users need to pay attention to it. This is for any areas other than home. Russia Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Class A statement People's Republic of China Class A electronic emission statement System x3850 X6 and x3950 X6 IBM to Lenovo Upgrade Installation Guide...

  • Page 47: Taiwan Class A Compliance Statement

    Taiwan Class A compliance statement Appendix B. Notices...

  • Page 48: Taiwan Bsmi Rohs Declaration

    Taiwan BSMI RoHS declaration System x3850 X6 and x3950 X6 IBM to Lenovo Upgrade Installation Guide...

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