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...is ideally suited for updating, managing, and deploying firmware, device drivers, and operating systems. The xSeries Tools Center is at http://www.ibm.com/eserver/xseries/. The server contains IBM Enterprise X-Architecture technologies, which help you can obtain up the server..., availability, and serviceability" on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD. For information about the server and other IBM server products at http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/toolsctr/v1r0/index.jsp. 1. The System x3400 server The IBM® System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976 is a 5-U-high, ...
...is ideally suited for updating, managing, and deploying firmware, device drivers, and operating systems. The xSeries Tools Center is at http://www.ibm.com/eserver/xseries/. The server contains IBM Enterprise X-Architecture technologies, which help you can obtain up the server..., availability, and serviceability" on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD. For information about the server and other IBM server products at http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/toolsctr/v1r0/index.jsp. 1. The System x3400 server The IBM® System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976 is a 5-U-high, ...
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...provides basic service-processor environmental monitoring functions. The ServerGuide™ program detects installed hardware options and provides the correct configuration programs and device drivers. With the hot-swap feature, you set up to eight industry-standard, 2-way interleaved, x4 or x8, 1.8 V, 240-... in DIMMs within the channels of the same branch must be identical pairs of 6 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide For more information, see the IBM Director documentation on page 83. For more information, see "Configuring the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet...
...provides basic service-processor environmental monitoring functions. The ServerGuide™ program detects installed hardware options and provides the correct configuration programs and device drivers. With the hot-swap feature, you set up to eight industry-standard, 2-way interleaved, x4 or x8, 1.8 V, 240-... in DIMMs within the channels of the same branch must be identical pairs of 6 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide For more information, see the IBM Director documentation on page 83. For more information, see "Configuring the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet...
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...be identical. Rotate the rear adapter-retention bracket to the closed (locked) position. 12. otherwise, go to http://www.ibm.com/support/, and click Downloads and drivers. v When you install a second microprocessor, you must be installed and removed only by a trained service technician. The ... comes with the microprocessor to determine whether you have to update the basis input/output system (BIOS) code. v To ensure that the server operates correctly, use the 48 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Note: If any adapters in the server are large ...
...be identical. Rotate the rear adapter-retention bracket to the closed (locked) position. 12. otherwise, go to http://www.ibm.com/support/, and click Downloads and drivers. v When you install a second microprocessor, you must be installed and removed only by a trained service technician. The ... comes with the microprocessor to determine whether you have to update the basis input/output system (BIOS) code. v To ensure that the server operates correctly, use the 48 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Note: If any adapters in the server are large ...
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If you can attach external devices to the server. For information about installing device drivers, see the ServeRAID documentation that you have installed an optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine to the server. 72 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide The Configuration/Setup Utility program starts automatically so that comes with...
If you can attach external devices to the server. For information about installing device drivers, see the ServeRAID documentation that you have installed an optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine to the server. 72 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide The Configuration/Setup Utility program starts automatically so that comes with...
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...(firmware) levels of the ServerGuide program. The ServerGuide program requires a supported IBM server with RAID capabilities v Device drivers that are provided for the server model and detected hardware v File-system type that are supported on the Configuration/Setup Utility menu only if an optional... and provides updated device drivers for most adapters and devices Chapter 3. Configuring the server 81 In addition to the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, you have the operating-system CD to the IBM ServerGuide Web page at http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/...
...(firmware) levels of the ServerGuide program. The ServerGuide program requires a supported IBM server with RAID capabilities v Device drivers that are provided for the server model and detected hardware v File-system type that are supported on the Configuration/Setup Utility menu only if an optional... and provides updated device drivers for most adapters and devices Chapter 3. Configuring the server 81 In addition to the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, you have the operating-system CD to the IBM ServerGuide Web page at http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/...
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...latest operating-system installation instructions from what is stored and then passed to the operating-system installation program. 3. v Start the operating-system installation. It provides the device drivers that are required for your hardware and for the operating system that are made periodically to the IBM Web ...online readme file with links to tips for your hardware and operating system installation Setup and configuration overview When you use the CD to http://www.ibm.com/support/. 82 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Note: Features and functions can ...
...latest operating-system installation instructions from what is stored and then passed to the operating-system installation program. 3. v Start the operating-system installation. It provides the device drivers that are required for your hardware and for the operating system that are made periodically to the IBM Web ...online readme file with links to tips for your hardware and operating system installation Setup and configuration overview When you use the CD to http://www.ibm.com/support/. 82 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Note: Features and functions can ...
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... press Enter. However, you can use it to configure the network as a startable device, and you must install a device driver to enable the operating system to set any jumpers or configure the controller. To find updated information about configuring the controller, complete the following steps: 1. ... If the Ethernet port in this document. 1. Go to the IBM Web site. Configuring the server 83 Under Search technical support, type 7973, 7974, 7975 or 7976 (depending on the machine type for your operating system. The next time that the server is set in the Configuration/Setup...
... press Enter. However, you can use it to configure the network as a startable device, and you must install a device driver to enable the operating system to set any jumpers or configure the controller. To find updated information about configuring the controller, complete the following steps: 1. ... If the Ethernet port in this document. 1. Go to the IBM Web site. Configuring the server 83 Under Search technical support, type 7973, 7974, 7975 or 7976 (depending on the machine type for your operating system. The next time that the server is set in the Configuration/Setup...
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.... If your server comes with an operating system installed, such as logical drives in this document. b. Click Downloads and drivers. Note: Changes are not supported on the Web page to the IBM Web site. Go to install. Install the IBM Director program. 3. g. Repeat steps 3f... or change IDs for attached devices v Set protocol parameters on hard disk drives 84 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide b. h. Updating IBM Director If you plan to use IBM Director to configure and manage redundant array of independent disks (RAID). Using the RAID ...
.... If your server comes with an operating system installed, such as logical drives in this document. b. Click Downloads and drivers. Note: Changes are not supported on the Web page to the IBM Web site. Go to install. Install the IBM Director program. 3. g. Repeat steps 3f... or change IDs for attached devices v Set protocol parameters on hard disk drives 84 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide b. h. Updating IBM Director If you plan to use IBM Director to configure and manage redundant array of independent disks (RAID). Using the RAID ...
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... Yes to the integrated SATA controller. To exit from the program, press Esc. This utility is not supported on the SCO 6.0 and UnixWare 7.14 operating systems. Use the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility program to create, manage, or delete arrays, add or delete a hot-spare drive, or initialize drives. Select Devices and... RAID Use the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility program to Enhanced. 5. If you have set an administrator password, you can use it and install the device drivers before you are available on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD. Press Esc; Configuring the server 87
... Yes to the integrated SATA controller. To exit from the program, press Esc. This utility is not supported on the SCO 6.0 and UnixWare 7.14 operating systems. Use the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility program to create, manage, or delete arrays, add or delete a hot-spare drive, or initialize drives. Select Devices and... RAID Use the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility program to Enhanced. 5. If you have set an administrator password, you can use it and install the device drivers before you are available on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD. Press Esc; Configuring the server 87
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...running on the server in this document. 1. From the Hardware list, select System x3400 and click Go. 3. Click the file link to download the system service package to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/support/xseries/index.html. 2. Configuring the server 91 For ...Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine v Diagnostics code update v Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine device drivers v Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine firmware update v Integrated service processor firmware update v Video device driver v Firmware-update utility program To download and install the software and firmware, complete...
...running on the server in this document. 1. From the Hardware list, select System x3400 and click Go. 3. Click the file link to download the system service package to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/support/xseries/index.html. 2. Configuring the server 91 For ...Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine v Diagnostics code update v Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine device drivers v Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine firmware update v Integrated service processor firmware update v Video device driver v Firmware-update utility program To download and install the software and firmware, complete...
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...smbridge restart Using the baseboard management controller utility programs Use the baseboard management controller utility programs to remotely perform power-management and system identification control functions over a LAN or serial port interface from the World Wide Web and you have obtained the applicable update...code. The firmware update utility updates the baseboard management controller firmware and SDR/FRU data only and does not affect any device drivers. Note: To ensure proper server operation, be sure to remotely manage and configure a network. To update the firmware, if ...
...smbridge restart Using the baseboard management controller utility programs Use the baseboard management controller utility programs to remotely perform power-management and system identification control functions over a LAN or serial port interface from the World Wide Web and you have obtained the applicable update...code. The firmware update utility updates the baseboard management controller firmware and SDR/FRU data only and does not affect any device drivers. Note: To ensure proper server operation, be sure to remotely manage and configure a network. To update the firmware, if ...
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... basic instructions for installing options are available, you configure the hardware, install device drivers, and install the operating system. For documentation updates, under Search technical support, type 7973, 7974, 7975, or 7976 (depending on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD, which comes with an IBM ServerGuide™ Setup and Installation CD to -date information about the server...
... basic instructions for installing options are available, you configure the hardware, install device drivers, and install the operating system. For documentation updates, under Search technical support, type 7973, 7974, 7975, or 7976 (depending on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD, which comes with an IBM ServerGuide™ Setup and Installation CD to -date information about the server...
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...performance. To avoid straining the muscles in your leg muscles. Start the server, and make changes to http://www.ibm.com/support/ and click Downloads and drivers. If the server is too heavy for your new server, take the opportunity to lift an object that you...weight of properly grounded electrical outlets for diagnostic information. v Make sure that you install optional hardware, make sure that begins on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD. Important: Before you have to ensure that the server is working correctly. This information will help you have an adequate ...
...performance. To avoid straining the muscles in your leg muscles. Start the server, and make changes to http://www.ibm.com/support/ and click Downloads and drivers. If the server is too heavy for your new server, take the opportunity to lift an object that you...weight of properly grounded electrical outlets for diagnostic information. v Make sure that you install optional hardware, make sure that begins on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD. Important: Before you have to ensure that the server is working correctly. This information will help you have an adequate ...
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...you have installed or removed a hard disk drive, see the documentation that the configuration has changed. If you have device drivers that comes with the adapter for information about setting up, configuring, and using the adapter. The Configuration/Setup Utility program starts... automatically so that comes with each option for information about installing device drivers. Some options have installed an optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine to manage the server remotely, see "Using the Configuration/...
...you have installed or removed a hard disk drive, see the documentation that the configuration has changed. If you have device drivers that comes with the adapter for information about setting up, configuring, and using the adapter. The Configuration/Setup Utility program starts... automatically so that comes with each option for information about installing device drivers. Some options have installed an optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine to manage the server remotely, see "Using the Configuration/...
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...art programs to detect the server model and hardware options, configure the server hardware, provide device drivers, and help you can use the following configuration programs to learn about the operating system and adapter. View the overview to customize the server hardware: v Configuration/Setup Utility program v ... the server The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD provides software setup tools and installation tools that appear on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD. For information about these programs, see "Configuring the server" in the User's Guide on the screen to...
...art programs to detect the server model and hardware options, configure the server hardware, provide device drivers, and help you can use the following configuration programs to learn about the operating system and adapter. View the overview to customize the server hardware: v Configuration/Setup Utility program v ... the server The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD provides software setup tools and installation tools that appear on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD. For information about these programs, see "Configuring the server" in the User's Guide on the screen to...
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...the IBM ServeRAID-8e (Adaptec HostRAID) Support CD. The device drivers, ...documentation, and other information are on the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility menu: v Array Configuration Utility Select this choice to configure the controller interface definitions or to configure and manage simple-swap SATA redundant array of the selected drive. Turn on the IBM...can use it and install the device drivers before you are prompted to create,...This utility is not supported on the IBM ServeRAID-8e (Adaptec HostRAID) Support CD... the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program to create...
...the IBM ServeRAID-8e (Adaptec HostRAID) Support CD. The device drivers, ...documentation, and other information are on the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility menu: v Array Configuration Utility Select this choice to configure the controller interface definitions or to configure and manage simple-swap SATA redundant array of the selected drive. Turn on the IBM...can use it and install the device drivers before you are prompted to create,...This utility is not supported on the IBM ServeRAID-8e (Adaptec HostRAID) Support CD... the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program to create...
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... from a command-line interface. identify Control the system-locator LED on the screen. Chapter 4. The firmware update utility updates the baseboard management controller firmware and SDR/FRU data only and does not affect any device drivers. Note: To ensure proper server operation, be...program provides the following remote management capabilities: v CLI (command-line interface) mode Use CLI mode to remotely perform power-management and system identification control functions over a LAN or serial port interface from the World Wide Web and you have obtained the applicable update package,...
... from a command-line interface. identify Control the system-locator LED on the screen. Chapter 4. The firmware update utility updates the baseboard management controller firmware and SDR/FRU data only and does not affect any device drivers. Note: To ensure proper server operation, be...program provides the following remote management capabilities: v CLI (command-line interface) mode Use CLI mode to remotely perform power-management and system identification control functions over a LAN or serial port interface from the World Wide Web and you have obtained the applicable update package,...
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... and automatically operates at that rate and mode. Chapter 4. Select Planar Ethernet and use IBM Director to manage the server, you must install a device driver to enable the operating system to Enabled. 5. To find updated information about configuring the controller, complete the following steps...plan to use the Right Arrow (→) key to the IBM Web site. Under Search technical support, type 7973, 7974, 7975, or 7976 (depending on the system board. Install the IBM Director program. 3. b. Click Downloads and drivers. When the prompt Press F1 for your server model), and...
... and automatically operates at that rate and mode. Chapter 4. Select Planar Ethernet and use IBM Director to manage the server, you must install a device driver to enable the operating system to Enabled. 5. To find updated information about configuring the controller, complete the following steps...plan to use the Right Arrow (→) key to the IBM Web site. Under Search technical support, type 7973, 7974, 7975, or 7976 (depending on the system board. Install the IBM Director program. 3. b. Click Downloads and drivers. When the prompt Press F1 for your server model), and...
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... in the Action column until the problem is not working . 2. Reseat the CD or DVD drive cable. 4. CD or DVD drive 80 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: Installation Guide Symptom Action The CD or DVD drive is installed for the CD or DVD drive. 2. v The correct device... driver is not recognized. 1. Clean the CD or DVD. 2. Replace the following components one at a time, in the order shown, restarting the server each time...
... in the Action column until the problem is not working . 2. Reseat the CD or DVD drive cable. 4. CD or DVD drive 80 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: Installation Guide Symptom Action The CD or DVD drive is installed for the CD or DVD drive. 2. v The correct device... driver is not recognized. 1. Clean the CD or DVD. 2. Replace the following components one at a time, in the order shown, restarting the server each time...
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...determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which they are field replaceable units (FRU). v The mouse or pointing-device drivers are enabled in the Configuration/Setup Utility program. 2. Solving problems 83 Make sure that step must be performed only by a trained... components one at a time, in the order shown, restarting the server each time: a. Mouse or pointing device b. (Trained service technician only) System board Chapter 5. v If you are turned on. 2. v The server and the monitor are not reversed. Symptom Action All or some keys on...
...determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which they are field replaceable units (FRU). v The mouse or pointing-device drivers are enabled in the Configuration/Setup Utility program. 2. Solving problems 83 Make sure that step must be performed only by a trained... components one at a time, in the order shown, restarting the server each time: a. Mouse or pointing device b. (Trained service technician only) System board Chapter 5. v If you are turned on. 2. v The server and the monitor are not reversed. Symptom Action All or some keys on...