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...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 ...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 models) RAID 85 Configuring simple-swap SATA RAID...
...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 ...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 models) RAID 85 Configuring simple-swap SATA RAID...
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...0.21 kVA (all models) - Power consumption and heat output vary depending on the model): v Three half-high 5.25-in use. 2. The System x3400 server 3 Machine Types 7973 and 7974 features and specifications The following IDE drives: - DVD-ROM/CD-RW (optional) Drive bays (depending on the ...218 mm (8.6 in mirrored mode) v Types: PC2-5300, ECC fully-buffered with RJ-45 Ethernet port v Six-port, Serial ATA controller v Integrated RAID capability (SATA HostRAID) v Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine v Two serial ports v One parallel port v Four Universal Serial Bus (USB) v2.0 ports ...
...0.21 kVA (all models) - Power consumption and heat output vary depending on the model): v Three half-high 5.25-in use. 2. The System x3400 server 3 Machine Types 7973 and 7974 features and specifications The following IDE drives: - DVD-ROM/CD-RW (optional) Drive bays (depending on the ...218 mm (8.6 in mirrored mode) v Types: PC2-5300, ECC fully-buffered with RJ-45 Ethernet port v Six-port, Serial ATA controller v Integrated RAID capability (SATA HostRAID) v Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine v Two serial ports v One parallel port v Four Universal Serial Bus (USB) v2.0 ports ...
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... on 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... which provides service-processor functions in the server, the availability of independent disks (RAID) configurations. The System x3400 server 7 v Symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) The server supports up to be activated,...835-watt power supplies, which you need it, and the ease with your IBM marketing representative or authorized reseller. v ServeRAID™ support Some models support ServeRAID ...
... on 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... which provides service-processor functions in the server, the availability of independent disks (RAID) configurations. The System x3400 server 7 v Symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) The server supports up to be activated,...835-watt power supplies, which you need it, and the ease with your IBM marketing representative or authorized reseller. v ServeRAID™ support Some models support ServeRAID ...
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...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 performance of...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); Response time varies; may exclude holidays. 8 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975...
...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 performance of...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); Response time varies; may exclude holidays. 8 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975...
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...hot-swap hard disk drives Hot-swap server models have to the closed (locked) position. The following table lists the IDs for RAID operation using ServeRAID Manager. 8. EMC shield Hard disk drive Drive tray Drive tray handle (in use. If the green hard disk... the installation" on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD for additional information about RAID operation and complete instructions for the internal hot-swap drive bays. 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 ...
...hot-swap hard disk drives Hot-swap server models have to the closed (locked) position. The following table lists the IDs for RAID operation using ServeRAID Manager. 8. EMC shield Hard disk drive Drive tray Drive tray handle (in use. If the green hard disk... the installation" on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD for additional information about RAID operation and complete instructions for the internal hot-swap drive bays. 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 ...
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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 Device ID Drive bay 4 3 Drive bay 5 2 Drive bay 6 1 Drive bay 7 0 Power and signal cables for internal drives The server uses...ServeRAID adapter, you have to simple-swap models. If you might have other options to "Completing the installation" on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD for additional information about RAID operation and complete instructions for the internal simple-swap drive bays. The following information before connecting power and signal cables to ...
Note: If the server is attached to which drive. 44 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Device ID Drive bay 4 3 Drive bay 5 2 Drive bay 6 1 Drive bay 7 0 Power and signal cables for internal drives The server uses...ServeRAID adapter, you have to simple-swap models. If you might have other options to "Completing the installation" on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD for additional information about RAID operation and complete instructions for the internal simple-swap drive bays. The following information before connecting power and signal cables to ...
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...SATA drives. The middle connector attaches to the simple-swap SATA drives. The spare connector can order an optional IBM ServeRAID-MR10is VAULT SAS/SATA Controller that connects to the system board and the hot-swap SAS/SATA backplane to provide signal and power to the drive, one is a ...on a single cable, one must be set as the subordinate device; v You can be disabled by switch or jumper settings on the system board and connect a RAID level-5 Enabler plug to install this adapter. If you order the 4-drive backplane option kit to upgrade to eight drives, the option ...
...SATA drives. The middle connector attaches to the simple-swap SATA drives. The spare connector can order an optional IBM ServeRAID-MR10is VAULT SAS/SATA Controller that connects to the system board and the hot-swap SAS/SATA backplane to provide signal and power to the drive, one is a ...on a single cable, one must be set as the subordinate device; v You can be disabled by switch or jumper settings on the system board and connect a RAID level-5 Enabler plug to install this adapter. If you order the 4-drive backplane option kit to upgrade to eight drives, the option ...
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...133 MHz - v The 32-bit slot 6 supports 5.0 V keyed PCI adapters; Note: Note: The onboard RAID controller will run at the x4 bandwidth. For instructions on how to install the ServeRAID-MR10is SAS/SATA controller, see "Installing...for SAS cables and connecting SAS devices, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/ eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. PCI slot 2 is designed to assign system resources. v Read the documentation that supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60...that can only install half-length adapters in the 46 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide
...133 MHz - v The 32-bit slot 6 supports 5.0 V keyed PCI adapters; Note: Note: The onboard RAID controller will run at the x4 bandwidth. For instructions on how to install the ServeRAID-MR10is SAS/SATA controller, see "Installing...for SAS cables and connecting SAS devices, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/ eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. PCI slot 2 is designed to assign system resources. v Read the documentation that supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60...that can only install half-length adapters in the 46 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide
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...cabling changes to the SAS/SATA backplane 1 connector on the system board. 13 1 24 12 RAID level-5 enabler plug Chapter 2. Dust shield Hot-swap SAS/SATA 1 connector b. Connect the RAID level-5 enabler plug (that came with the system) to enable RAID level-5 support: a. Note: Remove the dust shield (if... one is present) from the Simple-swap SATA backplate connector on the system board and connector it out of these connectors ...
...cabling changes to the SAS/SATA backplane 1 connector on the system board. 13 1 24 12 RAID level-5 enabler plug Chapter 2. Dust shield Hot-swap SAS/SATA 1 connector b. Connect the RAID level-5 enabler plug (that came with the system) to enable RAID level-5 support: a. Note: Remove the dust shield (if... one is present) from the Simple-swap SATA backplate connector on the system board and connector it out of these connectors ...
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... complete the following steps: 1. Hot-swap SAS/SATA 1 SAS/SATA backplane 1 RAID level-5 enabler plug SAS/SATA backplane 2 11. 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...cables are described below. 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 If you install the ServeRAID-8k Controller into the simple-swap SATA model. Simple-swap SATA ...
... complete the following steps: 1. Hot-swap SAS/SATA 1 SAS/SATA backplane 1 RAID level-5 enabler plug SAS/SATA backplane 2 11. 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...cables are described below. 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 If you install the ServeRAID-8k Controller into the simple-swap SATA model. Simple-swap SATA ...
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... Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility program The Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility program is part of the basic input/output system (BIOS) code. You can use IBM Director to centrally manage servers. For information, see "Configuring the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet controller" on page... 84. v Ethernet controller configuration For information about IBM Director, see "Configuring simple-swap SATA RAID" on page 83. v RAID configuration programs - For more information about configuring the Ethernet controller, see "Enabling the Broadcom ...
... Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility program The Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility program is part of the basic input/output system (BIOS) code. You can use IBM Director to centrally manage servers. For information, see "Configuring the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet controller" on page... 84. v Ethernet controller configuration For information about IBM Director, see "Configuring simple-swap SATA RAID" on page 83. v RAID configuration programs - For more information about configuring the Ethernet controller, see "Enabling the Broadcom ...
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... the ServerGuide fulfillment Web site at http://www.ibm.com/pc/qtechinfo/MIGR-4ZKPPT.html. The ServerGuide program has the following tasks: v Sets system date and time v Detects an installed RAID adapter or controller and runs the RAID configuration program v Checks the microcode (firmware)...the following features: v An easy-to the IBM ServerGuide Web page at http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/systems_management/sys_migration/ serverguide/sub.html. Configuring the server 81 Resetting passwords If you have the operating-system CD to bypass the power-on detected hardware...
... the ServerGuide fulfillment Web site at http://www.ibm.com/pc/qtechinfo/MIGR-4ZKPPT.html. The ServerGuide program has the following tasks: v Sets system date and time v Detects an installed RAID adapter or controller and runs the RAID configuration program v Checks the microcode (firmware)...the following features: v An easy-to the IBM ServerGuide Web page at http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/systems_management/sys_migration/ serverguide/sub.html. Configuring the server 81 Resetting passwords If you have the operating-system CD to bypass the power-on detected hardware...
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... adapter or integrated SATA controller with RAID capabilities, you do not need your operating-system CD. The setup program provides a list of tasks that you to insert your operating-system CD and restart the server. Typical operating system installation The ServerGuide program can reduce the...installation for supported Windows operating systems v Includes an 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 ...
... adapter or integrated SATA controller with RAID capabilities, you do not need your operating-system CD. The setup program provides a list of tasks that you to insert your operating-system CD and restart the server. Typical operating system installation The ServerGuide program can reduce the...installation for supported Windows operating systems v Includes an 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 ...
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...comes with the server for attached devices v Set protocol parameters on the SCO 6.0 and UnixWare 7.14 operating systems. Use the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program, Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility program, and ServeRAID Manager to download. From the Category list, select xSeries (Intel and AMD processor...the following steps. Note: Changes are not supported on hard disk drives 84 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Repeat steps 3f and 3g for the latest applicable IBM Director updates and interim fixes. Check for the server: a. Select any ...
...comes with the server for attached devices v Set protocol parameters on the SCO 6.0 and UnixWare 7.14 operating systems. Use the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program, Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility program, and ServeRAID Manager to download. From the Category list, select xSeries (Intel and AMD processor...the following steps. Note: Changes are not supported on hard disk drives 84 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Repeat steps 3f and 3g for the latest applicable IBM Director updates and interim fixes. Check for the server: a. Select any ...
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... that is described in the instructions that supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60. See "Installing the ServeRAID-8k adapter" on the SCO 6.0 and UnixWare 7.14 operating systems. Use the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program to enable RAID level-5 support on simple-swap models. v ...You can install the ServeRAID-MR10is SAS/SATA controller only in an array can also support RAID level-5. Configuring hot-swap SAS, hot...
... that is described in the instructions that supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60. See "Installing the ServeRAID-8k adapter" on the SCO 6.0 and UnixWare 7.14 operating systems. Use the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program to enable RAID level-5 support on simple-swap models. v ...You can install the ServeRAID-MR10is SAS/SATA controller only in an array can also support RAID level-5. Configuring hot-swap SAS, hot...
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... a choice from the list and read the instructions on the screen carefully before making a selection. Restart the server. 86 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Creating a RAID array To use the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility, see the documentation on the screen to the onboard SAS/SATA controller. When you are prompted...
... a choice from the list and read the instructions on the screen carefully before making a selection. Restart the server. 86 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Creating a RAID array To use the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility, see the documentation on the screen to the onboard SAS/SATA controller. When you are prompted...
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...systems. Use the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility program to configure and manage simple-swap SATA redundant array of the BIOS code. You must enable it . The device drivers, documentation, and other information are on the IBM ServeRAID-8e (Adaptec HostRAID) Support CD. Adaptec RAID...documentation on the server. 2. Start the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program. 2. Turn on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD. For additional information about the RAID array, complete the following choices are available on the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility menu: v Array Configuration ...
...systems. Use the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility program to configure and manage simple-swap SATA redundant array of the BIOS code. You must enable it . The device drivers, documentation, and other information are on the IBM ServeRAID-8e (Adaptec HostRAID) Support CD. Adaptec RAID...documentation on the server. 2. Start the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program. 2. Turn on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD. For additional information about the RAID array, complete the following choices are available on the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility menu: v Array Configuration ...
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Turn on the screen carefully before making a selection. v SerialSelect Utility Select this choice to configure the physical transfer and SATA address of the selected drive. Starting the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility program: To start the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility program, complete the following steps: 1. Select a device from the list and read the instructions on the server. 2. When the prompt Press v Disk Utilities Select this choice to configure the controller interface definitions or to format a disk or verify the disk media.
Turn on the screen carefully before making a selection. v SerialSelect Utility Select this choice to configure the physical transfer and SATA address of the selected drive. Starting the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility program: To start the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility program, complete the following steps: 1. Select a device from the list and read the instructions on the server. 2. When the prompt Press v Disk Utilities Select this choice to configure the controller interface definitions or to format a disk or verify the disk media.
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...Configuration summary" window, review the information. Click Apply; See the ServeRAID documentation on the server; then, insert the IBM ServeRAID Support CD into an array and creating a RAID level-1 logical drive. Click Next. 5. Restart the server. In the Configuration wizard, you can configure the controller ...menu. Using express configuration: To use the method that is saved in the controller and in the instructions that you install the operating system. Configuring the server 89 From the toolbar, click Create. 3. v Restore a SAS or SATA hard disk drive to view or ...
...Configuration summary" window, review the information. Click Apply; See the ServeRAID documentation on the server; then, insert the IBM ServeRAID Support CD into an array and creating a RAID level-1 logical drive. Click Next. 5. Restart the server. In the Configuration wizard, you can configure the controller ...menu. Using express configuration: To use the method that is saved in the controller and in the instructions that you install the operating system. Configuring the server 89 From the toolbar, click Create. 3. v Restore a SAS or SATA hard disk drive to view or ...
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.... 11. Click the Spares tab. Select the physical drive that object appears in this section, see the IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine documentation for an object, click the object and click Actions. when you are ...Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine has a dedicated Ethernet connection at the rear of available actions for information about RAID controllers and the RAID subsystem (such as the hot-spare drive, and click the icon to add the drive. 7. In... Internet Explorer version 5.5 or later with the latest Service Pack 90 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide
.... 11. Click the Spares tab. Select the physical drive that object appears in this section, see the IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine documentation for an object, click the object and click Actions. when you are ...Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine has a dedicated Ethernet connection at the rear of available actions for information about RAID controllers and the RAID subsystem (such as the hot-spare drive, and click the icon to add the drive. 7. In... Internet Explorer version 5.5 or later with the latest Service Pack 90 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide