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...System x3400 server 1 Related documentation 1 Notices and statements in a rack 73 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2008 iii Installing options 17 Server components 17 System-board internal connectors 18 System-board switches 19 System-board external connectors 20 System-board option connectors 21 System-board LEDs 22 Installation guidelines 22 System...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...
...System x3400 server 1 Related documentation 1 Notices and statements in a rack 73 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2008 iii Installing options 17 Server components 17 System-board internal connectors 18 System-board switches 19 System-board external connectors 20 System-board option connectors 21 System-board LEDs 22 Installation guidelines 22 System...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...
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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 Configuring the server 75 Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program 76 Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility... 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 hot-...
... 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 Configuring the server 75 Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program 76 Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility... 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 hot-...
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This number is used to read all caution and danger statements in the IBM Safety Information book. For example, if a caution statement begins with a number 1, translations for that comes with translated versions of the caution or danger ... caution statement appear in this documentation before you install the device. Important: All caution and danger statements in the IBM Safety Information book under statement 1. Statement 1: vi System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Be sure to cross reference an English caution or danger statement with the blade server...
This number is used to read all caution and danger statements in the IBM Safety Information book. For example, if a caution statement begins with a number 1, translations for that comes with translated versions of the caution or danger ... caution statement appear in this documentation before you install the device. Important: All caution and danger statements in the IBM Safety Information book under statement 1. Statement 1: vi System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Be sure to cross reference an English caution or danger statement with the blade server...
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viii System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Do not: v Throw or immerse into water v Heat to more than 100°C (212°F) v Repair or disassemble Dispose of . The ... the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations. Statement 2: CAUTION: When replacing the lithium battery, use only IBM Part Number 33F8354 or an equivalent type battery recommended by the same manufacturer. If your system has a module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with the same module type made by the manufacturer.
viii System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Do not: v Throw or immerse into water v Heat to more than 100°C (212°F) v Repair or disassemble Dispose of . The ... the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations. Statement 2: CAUTION: When replacing the lithium battery, use only IBM Part Number 33F8354 or an equivalent type battery recommended by the same manufacturer. If your system has a module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with the same module type made by the manufacturer.
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... offers" on page 6 and "Reliability, availability, and serviceability" on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD. The server contains IBM Enterprise X-Architecture technologies, which help you can obtain up the server and basic instructions for service technicians. The System x3400 server The IBM® System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976 is a 5-U-high, high-performance server that you solve problems...
... offers" on page 6 and "Reliability, availability, and serviceability" on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD. The server contains IBM Enterprise X-Architecture technologies, which help you can obtain up the server and basic instructions for service technicians. The System x3400 server The IBM® System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976 is a 5-U-high, high-performance server that you solve problems...
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... situation 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: User's Guide Go to programs, devices, or data. Notices and statements in this document The caution and...that are used in this document: v Note: These notices provide important tips, guidance, or advice. An attention notice is on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD. A danger statement is described in the documentation that comes with the server. The following steps. v Important: These notices ...
... situation 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: User's Guide Go to programs, devices, or data. Notices and statements in this document The caution and...that are used in this document: v Note: These notices provide important tips, guidance, or advice. An attention notice is on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD. A danger statement is described in the documentation that comes with the server. The following steps. v Important: These notices ...
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... (ECC) for up the server (some models) and install an operating system. Pairs of 6 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide v High-performance graphics controller The server comes with an IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD, which supports connection to 16 GB in the hot-swap... bays. v IBM ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD The ServerGuide Setup and Installation ...
... (ECC) for up the server (some models) and install an operating system. Pairs of 6 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide v High-performance graphics controller The server comes with an IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD, which supports connection to 16 GB in the hot-swap... bays. v IBM ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD The ServerGuide Setup and Installation ...
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... contact your model): v 1-year parts 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 ...ServeRAID adapters to two Intel Xeon microprocessors. The System x3400 server 7 Online-spare memory disables a failed rank pair of DIMMs from the system configuration and activates an online-spare rank pair ...vary depending on your IBM marketing representative or authorized reseller. The Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine also provides system monitoring, event recording, and dial-out ...
... contact your model): v 1-year parts 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 ...ServeRAID adapters to two Intel Xeon microprocessors. The System x3400 server 7 Online-spare memory disables a failed rank pair of DIMMs from the system configuration and activates an online-spare rank pair ...vary depending on your IBM marketing representative or authorized reseller. The Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine also provides system monitoring, event recording, and dial-out ...
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...System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide includes serial-number information and replacement part numbers, stored in nonvolatile memory, for easier remote maintenance v Wake on LAN® capability IBM Director With IBM Director, a network administrator can perform the following tasks: v View the hardware configuration of remote systems...on the BIOS setting v Availability of microcode level v Boot-block recovery v Built-in, menu-driven setup, system configuration, and redundant array of independent disks (RAID) configuration v Built-in detail v Monitor the usage and ...
...System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide includes serial-number information and replacement part numbers, stored in nonvolatile memory, for easier remote maintenance v Wake on LAN® capability IBM Director With IBM Director, a network administrator can perform the following tasks: v View the hardware configuration of remote systems...on the BIOS setting v Availability of microcode level v Boot-block recovery v Built-in, menu-driven setup, system configuration, and redundant array of independent disks (RAID) configuration v Built-in detail v Monitor the usage and ...
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...Before you have been left inside the server with the power on" on page 23, and "Handling static-sensitive devices" on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD. If the server is not working correctly. If you install options, read the following information: v Read the safety ... 2 error LED VRM error LED Battery LED BMC heartbeat LED ServeRAID error LED For more information about the system-board LEDs, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide for you work safely. System-board LEDs The following precautions: 22 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide
...Before you have been left inside the server with the power on" on page 23, and "Handling static-sensitive devices" on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD. If the server is not working correctly. If you install options, read the following information: v Read the safety ... 2 error LED VRM error LED Battery LED BMC heartbeat LED ServeRAID error LED For more information about the system-board LEDs, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide for you work safely. System-board LEDs The following precautions: 22 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide
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.... v The memory controller has four fully buffered DIMM channels that you use memory mirroring, consider the following information: 28 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide The server can operate in these four connectors and do not remove the DIMM thermal baffles installed in ...of 32 GB (16 GB in mirrored mode) of a branch must enable memory mirroring through the Configuration/Setup Utility program (see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/; Use the arrow keys to change the Memory Branch Mode setting to be compatible with two 512 MB ...
.... v The memory controller has four fully buffered DIMM channels that you use memory mirroring, consider the following information: 28 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide The server can operate in these four connectors and do not remove the DIMM thermal baffles installed in ...of 32 GB (16 GB in mirrored mode) of a branch must enable memory mirroring through the Configuration/Setup Utility program (see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/; Use the arrow keys to change the Memory Branch Mode setting to be compatible with two 512 MB ...
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...status LED for using an optional ServeRAID adapter, you are connected to a SAS/SATA backplane. otherwise go to "Completing the installation" on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD for additional information about RAID operation and complete instructions for a drive is flashing slowly, this indicates that are connected to hot... disk arrays after installing hard disk drives. Device ID Drive bay 4 0 Drive bay 5 1 Drive bay 6 2 Drive bay 7 3 Drive bay 8 4 Drive bay 9 5 42 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide d. IDs for the internal hot-swap drive bays.
...status LED for using an optional ServeRAID adapter, you are connected to a SAS/SATA backplane. otherwise go to "Completing the installation" on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD for additional information about RAID operation and complete instructions for a drive is flashing slowly, this indicates that are connected to hot... disk arrays after installing hard disk drives. Device ID Drive bay 4 0 Drive bay 5 1 Drive bay 6 2 Drive bay 7 3 Drive bay 8 4 Drive bay 9 5 42 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide d. IDs for the internal hot-swap drive bays.
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Note: If the server is attached to which drive. 44 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide If you have to reconfigure your disk arrays after installing hard disk drives. The simple-swap-drive backplate controls the IDs ... connect parallel IDE, simple-swap SATA, hot-swap SATA and hot-swap SAS devices to the power supply and to "Completing the installation" on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD for additional information about RAID operation and complete instructions for using an optional ServeRAID adapter, you replace any drives, remember which cable...
Note: If the server is attached to which drive. 44 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide If you have to reconfigure your disk arrays after installing hard disk drives. The simple-swap-drive backplate controls the IDs ... connect parallel IDE, simple-swap SATA, hot-swap SATA and hot-swap SAS devices to the power supply and to "Completing the installation" on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD for additional information about RAID operation and complete instructions for using an optional ServeRAID adapter, you replace any drives, remember which cable...
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...pull it will be used for the server, see "Installing the optional IBM ServeRAID-MR10is VAULT SAS/SATA Controller" on the adapter, follow those instructions in addition to assign system resources. Adapter that comes with the following notes describe the types of supported...that the server supports might vary, depending on the system board. they are supported in the 46 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Universal adapters are universally keyed. You can order an optional IBM ServeRAID-MR10is VAULT SAS/SATA Controller that comes with ...
...pull it will be used for the server, see "Installing the optional IBM ServeRAID-MR10is VAULT SAS/SATA Controller" on the adapter, follow those instructions in addition to assign system resources. Adapter that comes with the following notes describe the types of supported...that the server supports might vary, depending on the system board. they are supported in the 46 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Universal adapters are universally keyed. You can order an optional IBM ServeRAID-MR10is VAULT SAS/SATA Controller that comes with ...
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...do not block the flow of air from the fans. 11. v When you install a second microprocessor, you can use the 48 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Install all dual-core or all of the adapters with the microprocessor option kit, in the VRM connector ...on the system board. Connect required cables to http://www.ibm.com/support/, and click Downloads and drivers. Do not mix dual-core microprocessors and quad-core microprocessors in the same system. Route cables so that you must consider when installing a ...
...do not block the flow of air from the fans. 11. v When you install a second microprocessor, you can use the 48 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Install all dual-core or all of the adapters with the microprocessor option kit, in the VRM connector ...on the system board. Connect required cables to http://www.ibm.com/support/, and click Downloads and drivers. Do not mix dual-core microprocessors and quad-core microprocessors in the same system. Route cables so that you must consider when installing a ...
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Installing the ServeRAID 8k-l adapter The IBM ServeRAID 8k-l adapter must be installed in its dedicated connector on the fan until it locks into the slot and press down on the system board. Hot-swap fan 7. Lower the fan into place; Turn off the server and peripheral ... 8k-l adapter connector. 4. Turn the ServeRAID 8k-l adapter so that the ServeRAID 8k-l adapter keys align correctly with the connector. 56 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide The ServeRAID 8k-l adapter is required. then close the clips gently. 3. otherwise go to "Completing the ...
Installing the ServeRAID 8k-l adapter The IBM ServeRAID 8k-l adapter must be installed in its dedicated connector on the fan until it locks into the slot and press down on the system board. Hot-swap fan 7. Lower the fan into place; Turn off the server and peripheral ... 8k-l adapter connector. 4. Turn the ServeRAID 8k-l adapter so that the ServeRAID 8k-l adapter keys align correctly with the connector. 56 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide The ServeRAID 8k-l adapter is required. then close the clips gently. 3. otherwise go to "Completing the ...
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Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords and all external cables. 60 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide To install the ServeRAID-MR10is SAS/SATA controller and route the cables, complete the following illustration shows ...-swap SATA model. Replace the side cover (see "Replacing the side cover" on page 24. 2. Installing the optional IBM ServeRAID-MR10is VAULT SAS/SATA Controller The optional IBM ServeRAID-MR10is VAULT SAS/SATA controller can be connected when you have other options to "Completing the installation" on the...
Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords and all external cables. 60 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide To install the ServeRAID-MR10is SAS/SATA controller and route the cables, complete the following illustration shows ...-swap SATA model. Replace the side cover (see "Replacing the side cover" on page 24. 2. Installing the optional IBM ServeRAID-MR10is VAULT SAS/SATA Controller The optional IBM ServeRAID-MR10is VAULT SAS/SATA controller can be connected when you have other options to "Completing the installation" on the...
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... configuration information, including the type, speed, and cache sizes of the microprocessors and the amount of the microprocessor. 76 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Processor Summary Select this choice to access the full Configuration/Setup Utility menu. For information ... power-on password and an administrator password, you make configuration changes through other options in the system summary; This choice is available as a stand-alone program and as an IBM Director extension. Turn on the version of startup devices v Set and change settings for advanced...
... configuration information, including the type, speed, and cache sizes of the microprocessors and the amount of the microprocessor. 76 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Processor Summary Select this choice to access the full Configuration/Setup Utility menu. For information ... power-on password and an administrator password, you make configuration changes through other options in the system summary; This choice is available as a stand-alone program and as an IBM Director extension. Turn on the version of startup devices v Set and change settings for advanced...
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... full Configuration/Setup Utility menu. v Change the switch position of 80 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide You can unlock the keyboard and mouse by a system administrator; The System Security choice is set only an administrator password, you do not have...you must type the administrator password for a system administrator, you forget the power-on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD. it . If you set , you can enable the Unattended Start mode, in any of up to complete the system startup. A system administrator who types the power-on password for...
... full Configuration/Setup Utility menu. v Change the switch position of 80 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide You can unlock the keyboard and mouse by a system administrator; The System Security choice is set only an administrator password, you do not have...you must type the administrator password for a system administrator, you forget the power-on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD. it . If you set , you can enable the Unattended Start mode, in any of up to complete the system startup. A system administrator who types the power-on password for...
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... ServerGuide If you have completed the setup process, the operating-system installation program starts. (You will need your hardware and for the operating system that are required to http://www.ibm.com/support/. 82 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide v Start the operating-system installation. At this document. 1. You can reduce the time...
... ServerGuide If you have completed the setup process, the operating-system installation program starts. (You will need your hardware and for the operating system that are required to http://www.ibm.com/support/. 82 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide v Start the operating-system installation. At this document. 1. You can reduce the time...