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... this document 2 Machine Types 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...
... this document 2 Machine Types 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...
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... 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-swap SAS, hot-swap SATA, or Simple-swap SATA (some... warning statement 111 Chinese Class A warning statement 111 Japanese 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
... 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-swap SAS, hot-swap SATA, or Simple-swap SATA (some... warning statement 111 Chinese Class A warning statement 111 Japanese 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
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... that caution statement appear in the IBM Safety Information book under statement 1. Be sure to cross reference an English caution or danger statement with a number. For example, if a caution statement begins with the blade server or optional device before performing the instructions. Statement 1: vi System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Important...
... that caution statement appear in the IBM Safety Information book under statement 1. Be sure to cross reference an English caution or danger statement with a number. For example, if a caution statement begins with the blade server or optional device before performing the instructions. Statement 1: vi System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Important...
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If your system has a module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with the same module type made by the manufacturer. Statement 2: CAUTION: When replacing the lithium battery, use only IBM Part Number 33F8354 or an equivalent type battery recommended by the same manufacturer. Do not: v Throw or immerse into water v Heat to more... . The battery contains lithium and can explode if not properly used, handled, or disposed of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations. viii System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide
If your system has a module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with the same module type made by the manufacturer. Statement 2: CAUTION: When replacing the lithium battery, use only IBM Part Number 33F8354 or an equivalent type battery recommended by the same manufacturer. Do not: v Throw or immerse into water v Heat to more... . The battery contains lithium and can explode if not properly used, handled, or disposed of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations. viii System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide
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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 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. The device also might have more than one power cord.
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 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. The device also might have more than one power cord.
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... requirements do not exceed branch circuit protection requirements. Wash hands after handling. This product is suitable for electrical specifications. xii System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide To avoid these hazards, ensure that the rack is secured properly to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. L...
... requirements do not exceed branch circuit protection requirements. Wash hands after handling. This product is suitable for electrical specifications. xii System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide To avoid these hazards, ensure that the rack is secured properly to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. L...
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... information about tools for service technicians. It contains information to locate the corresponding statement in the Safety Information document. The System x3400 server The IBM® System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976 is at http://www.ibm.com/eserver/xseries/. The server comes with the server: v Installation Guide This printed document contains instructions for setting up...
... information about tools for service technicians. It contains information to locate the corresponding statement in the Safety Information document. The System x3400 server The IBM® System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976 is at http://www.ibm.com/eserver/xseries/. The server comes with the server: v Installation Guide This printed document contains instructions for setting up...
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... 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 To check for reference to provide additional information that can be potentially hazardous to you . Go to the IBM Web site. The following steps. An attention notice is not included in this...
... 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 To check for reference to provide additional information that can be potentially hazardous to you . Go to the IBM Web site. The following steps. An attention notice is not included in this...
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...functions: v Baseboard management controller (BMC) or onboard service processor v Broadcom 5721 10/100/1000 Ethernet controller on the system board with double-data-rate 2 (DDR2) SDRAM v Connectors: eight dual inline memory module (DIMM) connectors, two-way...ac - Actual sound-pressure levels in use. 2. Machine Types 7973 and 7974 features and specifications The following IDE drives: - Server on page 17 for Machine Types 7973 and 7974. Power consumption and heat output vary depending on the ... controlled acoustical environments according to 914 m (2998.0 ft) - The System x3400 server 3
...functions: v Baseboard management controller (BMC) or onboard service processor v Broadcom 5721 10/100/1000 Ethernet controller on the system board with double-data-rate 2 (DDR2) SDRAM v Connectors: eight dual inline memory module (DIMM) connectors, two-way...ac - Actual sound-pressure levels in use. 2. Machine Types 7973 and 7974 features and specifications The following IDE drives: - Server on page 17 for Machine Types 7973 and 7974. Power consumption and heat output vary depending on the ... controlled acoustical environments according to 914 m (2998.0 ft) - The System x3400 server 3
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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. See Chapter 2, "Installing options," on the server model, some features might not be available, or some specifications might not apply. 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
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. See Chapter 2, "Installing options," on the server model, some features might not be available, or some specifications might not apply. 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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... and stores data in the hot-swap bays. Pairs of DIMMs installed (a pair in mirrored mode) of 6 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide For more information, see the IBM Director documentation on the IBM Director CD. The ServerGuide™ program detects installed hardware options and provides the correct configuration programs and device...
... and stores data in the hot-swap bays. Pairs of DIMMs installed (a pair in mirrored mode) of 6 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide For more information, see the IBM Director documentation on the IBM Director CD. The ServerGuide™ program detects installed hardware options and provides the correct configuration programs and device...
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...information, see "Installing a memory module" on page 28. The System x3400 server 7 If the maximum load on page 28. See the ...): 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 Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) v Advanced Desktop Management Interface (DMI) features v Automatic error retry or recovery v Automatic memory downsizing on error detection v Automatic restart on your IBM...
...information, see "Installing a memory module" on page 28. The System x3400 server 7 If the maximum load on page 28. See the ...): 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 Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) v Advanced Desktop Management Interface (DMI) features v Automatic error retry or recovery v Automatic memory downsizing on error detection v Automatic restart on your IBM...
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...Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) hard disk drives v Standby voltage for system-management features and monitoring v System auto-configuring from the configuration menu v System-error LED on the front bezel and diagnostic LEDs on the ...IBM Director With IBM Director, a network administrator can perform the following tasks: v View the hardware configuration of remote systems, in monitoring 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...
...Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) hard disk drives v Standby voltage for system-management features and monitoring v System auto-configuring from the configuration menu v System-error LED on the front bezel and diagnostic LEDs on the ...IBM Director With IBM Director, a network administrator can perform the following tasks: v View the hardware configuration of remote systems, in monitoring 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...
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...) USB 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 Server controls, LEDs, and power This section describes the controls and light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and how to turn the...
...) USB 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 Server controls, LEDs, and power This section describes the controls and light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and how to turn the...
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... rapidly (three flashes per second), the 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 When the drive is removed, this LED also is being rebuilt. If an optional ServeRAID adapter is the printed circuit...
... rapidly (three flashes per second), the 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 When the drive is removed, this LED also is being rebuilt. If an optional ServeRAID adapter is the printed circuit...
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Ethernet link status LED This LED is an active connection 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. USB connectors Connect USB devices to these connectors. Serial 2 connector Connect a 9-pin serial ...
Ethernet link status LED This LED is an active connection 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. USB connectors Connect USB devices to these connectors. Serial 2 connector Connect a 9-pin serial ...
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... for more than one or more fans (some models) might have more than 4 seconds to a critical system failure. 16 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide v If the operating system stops functioning, you must disconnect it connected to ac power, the server can press the power-control button to start an orderly shutdown...
... for more than one or more fans (some models) might have more than 4 seconds to a critical system failure. 16 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide v If the operating system stops functioning, you must disconnect it connected to ac power, the server can press the power-control button to start an orderly shutdown...
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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. 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
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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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...is too heavy for diagnostic information. Installation guidelines Before you . v Do not attempt to lift a heavy object, observe the following precautions: 22 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide DIMM error LEDs 1 through 12 Microprocessor mismatch LED DIMM LEDs 6 12 5 11 4 10 39 28 17 Slot...the server with the power on" on page 23, and "Handling static-sensitive devices" on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD. Start the server, and make sure that begins on the system board. v Observe good housekeeping in the area where you work safely. If the server is ...
...is too heavy for diagnostic information. Installation guidelines Before you . v Do not attempt to lift a heavy object, observe the following precautions: 22 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide DIMM error LEDs 1 through 12 Microprocessor mismatch LED DIMM LEDs 6 12 5 11 4 10 39 28 17 Slot...the server with the power on" on page 23, and "Handling static-sensitive devices" on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD. Start the server, and make sure that begins on the system board. v Observe good housekeeping in the area where you work safely. If the server is ...