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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 and statements in a rack 73...
... 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 and statements in a rack 73...
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...associated with accessories sold with your system electrical requirements do not exceed branch circuit protection requirements. This product is suitable for electrical specifications. Wash hands after handling. ...an IT power distribution system whose maximum phase to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Refer to avoid tipping when the server unit is extended. ...y de defectos congénitos, además de otros riesgos reproductivos. xii System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Statement 13: DANGER Overloading a branch circuit is ...
...associated with accessories sold with your system electrical requirements do not exceed branch circuit protection requirements. This product is suitable for electrical specifications. Wash hands after handling. ...an IT power distribution system whose maximum phase to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Refer to avoid tipping when the server unit is extended. ...y de defectos congénitos, además de otros riesgos reproductivos. xii System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Statement 13: DANGER Overloading a branch circuit is ...
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... low range: - Server on the server model, some features might not be available, or some specifications might exceed the average values stated because of the components. Minimum: 200 V ac - Maximum: 240 V ac v Input kilovolt-amperes (kVA) approximately: - Maximum: 0.49 kVA Notes: 1. The System x3400 server 3 Server off: -40°...use. 2. Actual sound-pressure levels in . Table 1. One PCI 32-bit/33 MHz slot - Machine Types 7973 and 7974 features and specifications The following IDE drives: - Depending on : 10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F) Altitude: 0 to ...
... low range: - Server on the server model, some features might not be available, or some specifications might exceed the average values stated because of the components. Minimum: 200 V ac - Maximum: 240 V ac v Input kilovolt-amperes (kVA) approximately: - Maximum: 0.49 kVA Notes: 1. The System x3400 server 3 Server off: -40°...use. 2. Actual sound-pressure levels in . Table 1. One PCI 32-bit/33 MHz slot - Machine Types 7973 and 7974 features and specifications The following IDE drives: - Depending on : 10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F) Altitude: 0 to ...
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Depending on page 17 for Machine Types 7975 and 7976. Machine Types 7975 and 7976 features and specifications The following information is a summary of the features and specifications for more detail information about the specifications and features and the installation 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 Machine Types 7975 and 7976. Machine Types 7975 and 7976 features and specifications The following information is a summary of the features and specifications for more detail information about the specifications and features and the installation 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.
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... in hot-swap models; Maximum: 240 V ac v Input kilovolt-amperes (kVA) approximately: - Minimum: 0.23 kVA (all models) - Table 2. Features and specifications Microprocessor: v Supports up to 914 m (2998.0 ft) - Power supply: One of computers will operate. DVD-ROM (optional) - One PCI 32-bit/33 ... upgrade to redundant mode. bays (one CD or DVD drive installed) or one half-high CD or DVD and one x4 link) - The System x3400 server 5 Expansion slots (depending on rear) v Keyboard port v Mouse port v ATA-100 single-channel IDE controller (bus mastering) v ATI ES1000...
... in hot-swap models; Maximum: 240 V ac v Input kilovolt-amperes (kVA) approximately: - Minimum: 0.23 kVA (all models) - Table 2. Features and specifications Microprocessor: v Supports up to 914 m (2998.0 ft) - Power supply: One of computers will operate. DVD-ROM (optional) - One PCI 32-bit/33 ... upgrade to redundant mode. bays (one CD or DVD drive installed) or one half-high CD or DVD and one x4 link) - The System x3400 server 5 Expansion slots (depending on rear) v Keyboard port v Mouse port v ATA-100 single-channel IDE controller (bus mastering) v ATI ES1000...
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... of supported options for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/ eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. System reliability guidelines To help ensure proper system cooling and system reliability, make changes to disk drives. Operating the server for the server, monitor, and other grounding system when working on its side.... on hot-swap components.) See the instructions for removing and installing a specific hot-swap component for any additional procedures that you have an adequate number of the server, you have followed the cabling instructions that come with the power on Attention...
... of supported options for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/ eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. System reliability guidelines To help ensure proper system cooling and system reliability, make changes to disk drives. Operating the server for the server, monitor, and other grounding system when working on its side.... on hot-swap components.) See the instructions for removing and installing a specific hot-swap component for any additional procedures that you have an adequate number of the server, you have followed the cabling instructions that come with the power on Attention...
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... that are organized into branches and channels with two pairs of system memory. The server comes with error correcting code (ECC), fully buffered dual inline memory modules (DIMMs). v The system board provides 8 functional DIMM connectors and supports two-way memory ...DRAM fully buffered DIMM specification. These DIMMs must enable memory mirroring through the Configuration/Setup Utility program (see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/; The following information: 28 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide The server supports a minimum ...
... that are organized into branches and channels with two pairs of system memory. The server comes with error correcting code (ECC), fully buffered dual inline memory modules (DIMMs). v The system board provides 8 functional DIMM connectors and supports two-way memory ...DRAM fully buffered DIMM specification. These DIMMs must enable memory mirroring through the Configuration/Setup Utility program (see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/; The following information: 28 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide The server supports a minimum ...
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...v To order additional microprocessor options, contact your IBM marketing representative or authorized reseller. See "System-board option connectors" on page 26). 3. then, unlock and remove the server cover (see "Turning off the server" on the system board. 7. v Non-hot-swap models, lift...a microprocessor, call for the location of the microprocessor connectors and the VRM connector. Configuration/Setup Utility program to determine the specific type of microprocessor that is present. b. v The microprocessor speeds are in the connector. 8. To install an additional microprocessor...
...v To order additional microprocessor options, contact your IBM marketing representative or authorized reseller. See "System-board option connectors" on page 26). 3. then, unlock and remove the server cover (see "Turning off the server" on the system board. 7. v Non-hot-swap models, lift...a microprocessor, call for the location of the microprocessor connectors and the VRM connector. Configuration/Setup Utility program to determine the specific type of microprocessor that is present. b. v The microprocessor speeds are in the connector. 8. To install an additional microprocessor...
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.../Setup Utility menu is the default setting. 78 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide The server starts from the first boot record that displays the BMC firmware version. - The default setting for advanced hardware features. IPMI Specification Version This is Enabled. - Clear System Event Log Select this choice to enable or disable...
.../Setup Utility menu is the default setting. 78 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide The server starts from the first boot record that displays the BMC firmware version. - The default setting for advanced hardware features. IPMI Specification Version This is Enabled. - Clear System Event Log Select this choice to enable or disable...
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... the CD from the CD or DVD drive. 8. To run ServeRAID Manager in Startable CD mode, turn on the server, you install the operating system. In the Configuration wizard, you are asked whether you want to group into an array and create a hot-spare drive.... Click Next. 5. Configuring the server 89 See the ServeRAID documentation on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD for using ServeRAID Manager to configure the RAID controller. Click Express configuration. 4. For information about RAID technology and instructions for additional information about a specific object in the ServeRAID Manager tree,...
... the CD from the CD or DVD drive. 8. To run ServeRAID Manager in Startable CD mode, turn on the server, you install the operating system. In the Configuration wizard, you are asked whether you want to group into an array and create a hot-spare drive.... Click Next. 5. Configuring the server 89 See the ServeRAID documentation on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD for using ServeRAID Manager to configure the RAID controller. Click Express configuration. 4. For information about RAID technology and instructions for additional information about a specific object in the ServeRAID Manager tree,...
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...update file that Yes, exit the Setup Utility is selected; Select Devices and I /O Ports sections of the BMC firmware from http://www.ibm.com/ support/. then, make sure that the values are set as follows: v Remote Console COM Port: COM 2 v Remote Console...enable SOL: 1. then, press Enter. Linux configuration For SOL operation on the server, you downloaded. 2. See the documentation for your specific Linux operating-system type for information and instructions. Configuring the server 93 Download the latest version of the Configuration/Setup Utility program. i. k. This ...
...update file that Yes, exit the Setup Utility is selected; Select Devices and I /O Ports sections of the BMC firmware from http://www.ibm.com/ support/. then, make sure that the values are set as follows: v Remote Console COM Port: COM 2 v Remote Console...enable SOL: 1. then, press Enter. Linux configuration For SOL operation on the server, you downloaded. 2. See the documentation for your specific Linux operating-system type for information and instructions. Configuring the server 93 Download the latest version of the Configuration/Setup Utility program. i. k. This ...
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...requirements 46 scanning order 47 ServeRAID 56 ServeRAID-8k installing 57 ServeRAID-MR10is installing 60 specifications 3, 4 administrator password 77, 80 advanced setup 78 Array Configuration Utility 87 arrays SAS/SATA using IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility to configure 85 arrays, using ServeRAID Manager 88 attention notices 2...109 command-line interface commands identify 103 power 103 sel 103 sysinfo 103 for remote management 103 components in the server 17 major 17 configuration Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility 75 Configuration/Setup Utility 75 custom 90 Ethernet controller 83 express 89 ...
...requirements 46 scanning order 47 ServeRAID 56 ServeRAID-8k installing 57 ServeRAID-MR10is installing 60 specifications 3, 4 administrator password 77, 80 advanced setup 78 Array Configuration Utility 87 arrays SAS/SATA using IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility to configure 85 arrays, using ServeRAID Manager 88 attention notices 2...109 command-line interface commands identify 103 power 103 sel 103 sysinfo 103 for remote management 103 components in the server 17 major 17 configuration Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility 75 Configuration/Setup Utility 75 custom 90 Ethernet controller 83 express 89 ...
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...System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide connector (continued) mouse 14 parallel 14 power cord 14 serial 1 14 serial 2 14 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 11, 14 video 14 connectors system...configuration 90 D danger statements 2 data rate, Ethernet 83 diskette drive installing 36 specifications 3, 4 drive bay EMC shield 36 cables 44 hot-swap installation 41 removable... 109 features BMC 6 Machine Types 7973 and 7974 3 Machine Types 7975 and 7976 4 reliability, availability, and serviceability 7 server 6 ServerGuide 81 firmware code, updating 103 H handling static-sensitive devices...
...System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide connector (continued) mouse 14 parallel 14 power cord 14 serial 1 14 serial 2 14 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 11, 14 video 14 connectors system...configuration 90 D danger statements 2 data rate, Ethernet 83 diskette drive installing 36 specifications 3, 4 drive bay EMC shield 36 cables 44 hot-swap installation 41 removable... 109 features BMC 6 Machine Types 7973 and 7974 3 Machine Types 7975 and 7976 4 reliability, availability, and serviceability 7 server 6 ServerGuide 81 firmware code, updating 103 H handling static-sensitive devices...
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...important notices 2 indicators 10 installation guidelines 22 installation order hard disk drives 43 memory modules 30, 31 installing adapters 47 an IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine 65 cover 70 diskette drive 36 hot-plug adapter 56, 65 hot-swap drives 41 hot-swap...hot-swap hard disk drive status 12 power-on 11 system board 22 system-error 11 M Machine Types 7973 and 7974 features and specifications 3 Machine Types 7975 and 7976 features and specifications 4 major components 17 in server 17 memory installing 28 specifications 3, 4 memory capacity examples 30 memory installation sequence ...
...important notices 2 indicators 10 installation guidelines 22 installation order hard disk drives 43 memory modules 30, 31 installing adapters 47 an IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine 65 cover 70 diskette drive 36 hot-plug adapter 56, 65 hot-swap drives 41 hot-swap...hot-swap hard disk drive status 12 power-on 11 system board 22 system-error 11 M Machine Types 7973 and 7974 features and specifications 3 Machine Types 7975 and 7976 features and specifications 4 major components 17 in server 17 memory installing 28 specifications 3, 4 memory capacity examples 30 memory installation sequence ...
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network operating system (NOS) installation...ATA 87 ServeRAID Manager 88 support 7 related documentation 1 reliability features 7 reliability, system 23 Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine cabling 91 installing firmware 91 setting up 90 ... 2 viii Statement 3 ix Statement 4 x Statement 5 x Statement 8 xi system reliability considerations 23 when the server is on self-test (POST) error log 79 processor control 78 product recycling...button 11 power supply hot-swap installing 53 installing 54 replacing 52 safety 52 specifications 3, 5 power-cord connector 14 power-cord safety xii power-on LED 11...
network operating system (NOS) installation...ATA 87 ServeRAID Manager 88 support 7 related documentation 1 reliability features 7 reliability, system 23 Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine cabling 91 installing firmware 91 setting up 90 ... 2 viii Statement 3 ix Statement 4 x Statement 5 x Statement 8 xi system reliability considerations 23 when the server is on self-test (POST) error log 79 processor control 78 product recycling...button 11 power supply hot-swap installing 53 installing 54 replacing 52 safety 52 specifications 3, 5 power-cord connector 14 power-cord safety xii power-on LED 11...
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... sol 104 sysinfo 104 server configuration 75 major components 17 power features 15 specifications 3, 4 ServeRAID Manager ...IBM ServeRAID configuration utility 86 startup sequence 78 statements and notices 2 static electricity 24 static-sensitive devices, handling 24 status LEDs 10 supervisor password See administrator password switches on the system board 19 system...system event/error log 79 system reliability 23 system specifications 3, 4 system specifications for Machine Types 7973 and 7974 3 system specifications for Machine Types 7975 and 7976 4 system-error LED 11 systems management 8 systems...
... sol 104 sysinfo 104 server configuration 75 major components 17 power features 15 specifications 3, 4 ServeRAID Manager ...IBM ServeRAID configuration utility 86 startup sequence 78 statements and notices 2 static electricity 24 static-sensitive devices, handling 24 status LEDs 10 supervisor password See administrator password switches on the system board 19 system...system event/error log 79 system reliability 23 system specifications 3, 4 system specifications for Machine Types 7973 and 7974 3 system specifications for Machine Types 7975 and 7976 4 system-error LED 11 systems management 8 systems...
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... Using the Boot Menu program 64 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2008 iii Contents Safety v Chapter 1. Introduction 1 The IBM Documentation CD 3 Hardware and software requirements 3 Using the Documentation Browser 3 Notices and statements in this document 4 Machine Types 7973 and 7974 features and specifications 5 Machine Types 7975 and 7976 features and specifications 6 Major components of the server 8 Chapter 2.
... Using the Boot Menu program 64 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2008 iii Contents Safety v Chapter 1. Introduction 1 The IBM Documentation CD 3 Hardware and software requirements 3 Using the Documentation Browser 3 Notices and statements in this document 4 Machine Types 7973 and 7974 features and specifications 5 Machine Types 7975 and 7976 features and specifications 6 Major components of the server 8 Chapter 2.
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...indicates moving parts nearby. This product is suitable for use on this product or cords associated with accessories sold with your system electrical requirements do not exceed branch circuit protection requirements. Lávese las manos después de usar el producto. ... to avoid tipping when the server unit is potentially a fire hazard and a shock hazard under any distribution fault condition. Wash hands after handling. Statement 15: CAUTION: Make sure that your device for electrical specifications. xii System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: Installation Guide ...
...indicates moving parts nearby. This product is suitable for use on this product or cords associated with accessories sold with your system electrical requirements do not exceed branch circuit protection requirements. Lávese las manos después de usar el producto. ... to avoid tipping when the server unit is potentially a fire hazard and a shock hazard under any distribution fault condition. Wash hands after handling. Statement 15: CAUTION: Make sure that your device for electrical specifications. xii System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: Installation Guide ...
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... upon configuration Integrated functions: v Baseboard management controller (BMC) or onboard service processor v Broadcom 5721 10/100/1000 Ethernet controller on the system board with SVGA and VGA - 16 MB SDRAM video memory Diagnostic LEDs: v Fans v Memory v Power supply PCI expansion slots (depending...and heat output vary depending on the server model, some features might not be available, or some specifications might exceed the average values stated because of the features and specifications for more detail information about the specifications and features and the installation of ...
... upon configuration Integrated functions: v Baseboard management controller (BMC) or onboard service processor v Broadcom 5721 10/100/1000 Ethernet controller on the system board with SVGA and VGA - 16 MB SDRAM video memory Diagnostic LEDs: v Fans v Memory v Power supply PCI expansion slots (depending...and heat output vary depending on the server model, some features might not be available, or some specifications might exceed the average values stated because of the features and specifications for more detail information about the specifications and features and the installation of ...
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Depending on page 9 for more detail information about the specifications and features and the installation of the features and specifications for Machine Type 7975 and 7976. Machine Types 7975 and 7976 features and specifications The following information is a summary of the components. 6 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: Installation 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 9 for more detail information about the specifications and features and the installation of the features and specifications for Machine Type 7975 and 7976. Machine Types 7975 and 7976 features and specifications The following information is a summary of the components. 6 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: Installation Guide See Chapter 2, "Installing options," on the server model, some features might not be available, or some specifications might not apply.