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... 7973 and 7974 features and specifications 3 Machine Types 7975 and 7976 features and specifications 4 What your server offers 6 Reliability, availability, and serviceability 7 IBM Director 8 Server controls, LEDs, and power 10 Front view 10 Rear view 13 Server power features 15 Chapter 2. Contents Safety v Chapter 1. The System x3400 server 1 Related documentation 1 Notices and statements in a rack...
... 7973 and 7974 features and specifications 3 Machine Types 7975 and 7976 features and specifications 4 What your server offers 6 Reliability, availability, and serviceability 7 IBM Director 8 Server controls, LEDs, and power 10 Front view 10 Rear view 13 Server power features 15 Chapter 2. Contents Safety v Chapter 1. The System x3400 server 1 Related documentation 1 Notices and statements in a rack...
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...Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement . . . 111 Korean Class A warning statement 111 Index 113 iv System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Chapter 3. Configuring the server 75 Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program 76 Starting the Configuration/Setup ... 82 Installing your operating system without ServerGuide 82 Using the Boot Menu program 83 Enabling the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility program 83 Configuring the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet controller 83 Updating IBM Director 84 Using the RAID configuration programs 84 Configuring ...
...Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement . . . 111 Korean Class A warning statement 111 Index 113 iv System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Chapter 3. Configuring the server 75 Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program 76 Starting the Configuration/Setup ... 82 Installing your operating system without ServerGuide 82 Using the Boot Menu program 83 Enabling the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility program 83 Configuring the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet controller 83 Updating IBM Director 84 Using the RAID configuration programs 84 Configuring ...
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Statement 1: vi System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide This number is used to read all caution and danger statements in this documentation begin with translated versions of the caution or danger statement in the IBM Safety Information book. Important: All caution and danger statements in this documentation before you install the device... instructions. Be sure to cross reference an English caution or danger statement with a number. Read any additional safety information that caution statement appear in the IBM Safety Information book under statement 1.
Statement 1: vi System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide This number is used to read all caution and danger statements in this documentation begin with translated versions of the caution or danger statement in the IBM Safety Information book. Important: All caution and danger statements in this documentation before you install the device... instructions. Be sure to cross reference an English caution or danger statement with a number. Read any additional safety information that caution statement appear in the IBM Safety Information book under statement 1.
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...v Throw or immerse into water v Heat to more than 100°C (212°F) v Repair or disassemble Dispose of . If your system has a module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with the same module type made by local ordinances or regulations. The battery contains ... if not properly used, handled, or disposed of the battery as required by the same manufacturer. viii System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Statement 2: CAUTION: When replacing the lithium battery, use only IBM Part Number 33F8354 or an equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer.
...v Throw or immerse into water v Heat to more than 100°C (212°F) v Repair or disassemble Dispose of . If your system has a module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with the same module type made by local ordinances or regulations. The battery contains ... if not properly used, handled, or disposed of the battery as required by the same manufacturer. viii System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Statement 2: CAUTION: When replacing the lithium battery, use only IBM Part Number 33F8354 or an equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer.
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The device also might have more than one power cord. Statement 5: ≥ 55 kg (121.2 lb) CAUTION: The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. Statement 4: ≥ 18 kg (39.7 lb) ≥ 32 kg (70.5 lb) CAUTION: Use safe practices when lifting. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source. 2 1 x System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide
The device also might have more than one power cord. Statement 5: ≥ 55 kg (121.2 lb) CAUTION: The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. Statement 4: ≥ 18 kg (39.7 lb) ≥ 32 kg (70.5 lb) CAUTION: Use safe practices when lifting. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source. 2 1 x System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide
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...de otros riesgos reproductivos. Lávese las manos después de usar el producto. Wash hands after handling. xii System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Statement 15: CAUTION: Make sure that your device for use on this product or cords associated with ...accessories sold with your system electrical requirements do not exceed branch circuit protection requirements. To avoid these hazards, ensure that...
...de otros riesgos reproductivos. Lávese las manos después de usar el producto. Wash hands after handling. xii System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Statement 15: CAUTION: Make sure that your device for use on this product or cords associated with ...accessories sold with your system electrical requirements do not exceed branch circuit protection requirements. To avoid these hazards, ensure that...
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.../infocenter/toolsctr/v1r0/index.jsp. 1. It contains information to configure the server. The System x3400 server The IBM® System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976 is a 5-U-high, high-performance server that require superior microprocessor performance, improved systems management, and flexible memory and data management. For information about the server, including how to install supported options and...
.../infocenter/toolsctr/v1r0/index.jsp. 1. It contains information to configure the server. The System x3400 server The IBM® System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976 is a 5-U-high, high-performance server that require superior microprocessor performance, improved systems management, and flexible memory and data management. For information about the server, including how to install supported options and...
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... placed just before the description of a potentially hazardous procedure step or situation. Under Search technical support, type System x3400, and click Search. A caution statement is numbered for updated documentation and technical updates, complete the following notices...IBM System x3400 Documentation CD. v Attention: These notices indicate potential damage to the IBM Web site. Note: Changes are used in which is placed just before the description of a potentially lethal or extremely hazardous procedure step or situation. 2 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976...
... placed just before the description of a potentially hazardous procedure step or situation. Under Search technical support, type System x3400, and click Search. A caution statement is numbered for updated documentation and technical updates, complete the following notices...IBM System x3400 Documentation CD. v Attention: These notices indicate potential damage to the IBM Web site. Note: Changes are used in which is placed just before the description of a potentially lethal or extremely hazardous procedure step or situation. 2 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976...
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See Chapter 2, "Installing options," on the server model, some features might not be available, or some specifications might not apply. Depending on page 17 for more detail information about the specifications and features and the installation of the features and specifications for Machine Types 7975 and 7976. Machine Types 7975 and 7976 features and specifications The following information is a summary of the components. 4 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide
See Chapter 2, "Installing options," on the server model, some features might not be available, or some specifications might not apply. Depending on page 17 for more detail information about the specifications and features and the installation of the features and specifications for Machine Types 7975 and 7976. Machine Types 7975 and 7976 features and specifications The following information is a summary of the components. 4 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide
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...performance graphics controller The server comes with an onboard high-performance graphics controller that you can use to diagnose problems. v IBM Director IBM Director is a workgroup-hardware-management tool that supports high resolutions and includes many performance-enhancing features for up to 32 GB... support up the server (some models) and install an operating system. With the hot-swap feature, you set up to help you must be identical pairs of 6 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide For more information, see "Configuring the Broadcom Gigabit...
...performance graphics controller The server comes with an onboard high-performance graphics controller that you can use to diagnose problems. v IBM Director IBM Director is a workgroup-hardware-management tool that supports high resolutions and includes many performance-enhancing features for up to 32 GB... support up the server (some models) and install an operating system. With the hot-swap feature, you set up to help you must be identical pairs of 6 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide For more information, see "Configuring the Broadcom Gigabit...
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...and 1-year labor limited warranty (Machine Types 7973 and 7975) and 3-year parts and 3-year labor limited warranty (Machine Types 7974 and 7976) v Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) v... serviceability Three important server design features are reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS). The System x3400 server 7 v Redundant power capabilities Some models supports up to those that is less than...If the maximum load on your IBM marketing representative or authorized reseller. The Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine also provides system monitoring, event recording, and ...
...and 1-year labor limited warranty (Machine Types 7973 and 7975) and 3-year parts and 3-year labor limited warranty (Machine Types 7974 and 7976) v Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) v... serviceability Three important server design features are reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS). The System x3400 server 7 v Redundant power capabilities Some models supports up to those that is less than...If the maximum load on your IBM marketing representative or authorized reseller. The Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine also provides system monitoring, event recording, and ...
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...; capability IBM Director With IBM Director, a network administrator can perform the following tasks: v View the hardware configuration of remote systems, in nonvolatile memory, for POST, basic input/output system (BIOS) code, and read-only memory (ROM) resident code, locally or over a LAN v Vital product data (VPD); may exclude holidays. 8 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User...
...; capability IBM Director With IBM Director, a network administrator can perform the following tasks: v View the hardware configuration of remote systems, in nonvolatile memory, for POST, basic input/output system (BIOS) code, and read-only memory (ROM) resident code, locally or over a LAN v Vital product data (VPD); may exclude holidays. 8 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User...
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... connectors CD or DVD-eject button Hot-swap hard disk drive status LED (amber) Hot-swap hard disk drive activity LED (green) 10 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Front view The following illustration shows the controls, LEDs, and connectors on and off. Server controls, LEDs, and power This section...
... connectors CD or DVD-eject button Hot-swap hard disk drive status LED (amber) Hot-swap hard disk drive activity LED (green) 10 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Front view The following illustration shows the controls, LEDs, and connectors on and off. Server controls, LEDs, and power This section...
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... that the associated hard disk drive is visible on the SAS/SATA backplane, below the hot-swap hard disk drive activity LED. 12 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Hot-swap hard disk drive activity LED (some models) On some server models, each hot-swap drive has a hard disk drive...
... that the associated hard disk drive is visible on the SAS/SATA backplane, below the hot-swap hard disk drive activity LED. 12 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Hot-swap hard disk drive activity LED (some models) On some server models, each hot-swap drive has a hard disk drive...
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... connectors Connect USB devices to this connector. Ethernet link status LED This LED is on the Ethernet connector on the Ethernet port. 14 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Mouse connector Connect a mouse device to this connector. Serial 1 connector Connect a 9-pin serial device to this connector to connect the server...
... connectors Connect USB devices to this connector. Ethernet link status LED This LED is on the Ethernet connector on the Ethernet port. 14 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Mouse connector Connect a mouse device to this connector. Serial 1 connector Connect a 9-pin serial device to this connector to connect the server...
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...off as an automatic response to run. v If an optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine is installed in any of the operating system, the server will be turned off automatically. Statement 5: CAUTION: The power control button on the device and the power switch on... the server. To remove all power cords are disconnected from the operating system, if your operating system supports this feature. The device also might continue to a critical system failure. 16 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide v The server can be turned off from the power source...
...off as an automatic response to run. v If an optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine is installed in any of the operating system, the server will be turned off automatically. Statement 5: CAUTION: The power control button on the device and the power switch on... the server. To remove all power cords are disconnected from the operating system, if your operating system supports this feature. The device also might continue to a critical system failure. 16 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide v The server can be turned off from the power source...
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System-board internal connectors The following illustration shows the internal connectors on LAN Battery Microprocessor 1 SAS/SATA backplane 1 power Microprocessor 2 SAS/SATA backplane 2 power Simple-swap SATA backplate Hot-swap SAS/SATA 1 signal Hot-swap SAS/SATA 2 signal Hot-swap main fan Hot-swap fan (redundant) 18 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Power Main power Power USB tape Front panel Primary IDE Front USB Rear fan COM 2 header DIMM LEDs 6 12 5 11 4 10 39 28 17 Wake on the system board.
System-board internal connectors The following illustration shows the internal connectors on LAN Battery Microprocessor 1 SAS/SATA backplane 1 power Microprocessor 2 SAS/SATA backplane 2 power Simple-swap SATA backplate Hot-swap SAS/SATA 1 signal Hot-swap SAS/SATA 2 signal Hot-swap main fan Hot-swap fan (redundant) 18 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Power Main power Power USB tape Front panel Primary IDE Front USB Rear fan COM 2 header DIMM LEDs 6 12 5 11 4 10 39 28 17 Wake on the system board.
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Mouse Keyboard Serial 1 (COM 1) Parallel DIMM LEDs 6 12 5 11 4 10 39 28 17 Video USB 4 USB 3 (RJ45) Ethernet 10/100/1000 (RJ45) Ethernet 10/100 (for Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine) NMI button Serial 2 (COM 2) 20 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide System-board external connectors The following illustration shows the external input/output (I/O) connectors on the system board.
Mouse Keyboard Serial 1 (COM 1) Parallel DIMM LEDs 6 12 5 11 4 10 39 28 17 Video USB 4 USB 3 (RJ45) Ethernet 10/100/1000 (RJ45) Ethernet 10/100 (for Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine) NMI button Serial 2 (COM 2) 20 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide System-board external connectors The following illustration shows the external input/output (I/O) connectors on the system board.
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...been left inside the server with the power on" on page 23, and "Handling static-sensitive devices" on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD. DIMM error LEDs 1 through 12 Microprocessor mismatch LED DIMM LEDs 6 12 5 11 4 10 39 28...system-board LEDs, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide for you work safely. This information will help you . v Do not attempt to lift a heavy object, observe the following illustration shows the light-emitting diodes (LEDs) on the system board. System-board LEDs The following precautions: 22 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976...
...been left inside the server with the power on" on page 23, and "Handling static-sensitive devices" on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD. DIMM error LEDs 1 through 12 Microprocessor mismatch LED DIMM LEDs 6 12 5 11 4 10 39 28...system-board LEDs, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide for you work safely. This information will help you . v Do not attempt to lift a heavy object, observe the following illustration shows the light-emitting diodes (LEDs) on the system board. System-board LEDs The following precautions: 22 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976...
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... removed. This drains static electricity from the package and from its static-protective package. Heating reduces indoor humidity and increases static electricity. 24 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide v While the device is turned on. Do not place the device on the server cover or on a metal surface. do not...
... removed. This drains static electricity from the package and from its static-protective package. Heating reduces indoor humidity and increases static electricity. 24 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide v While the device is turned on. Do not place the device on the server cover or on a metal surface. do not...