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...supports up the server (some models) and install an operating system. Pairs of 6 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide If an environmental condition exceeds a threshold or if a system component fails, the BMC provides LEDs to eight slim-high, 3.5-inch hot-swap hard disk ... see "Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD" on the IBM Director CD. v Large data-storage capacity and hot-swap capabilities Hot-swap models support up to centrally manage System x3400 servers. The memory controller supports error correcting code (ECC) for example, DIMM slot 1 and DIMM ...
...supports up the server (some models) and install an operating system. Pairs of 6 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide If an environmental condition exceeds a threshold or if a system component fails, the BMC provides LEDs to eight slim-high, 3.5-inch hot-swap hard disk ... see "Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD" on the IBM Director CD. v Large data-storage capacity and hot-swap capabilities Hot-swap models support up to centrally manage System x3400 servers. The memory controller supports error correcting code (ECC) for example, DIMM slot 1 and DIMM ...
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...) 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 system board v Upgradeable baseboard management controller (BMC) firmware v Upgradeable microcode for easier remote maintenance v Wake on LAN® capability IBM Director With IBM Director, a network administrator can perform the...
...) 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 system board v Upgradeable baseboard management controller (BMC) firmware v Upgradeable microcode for easier remote maintenance v Wake on LAN® capability IBM Director With IBM Director, a network administrator can perform the...
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... controls and light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and how to turn the server on the front of the hot-swap server models. System power LED Power-control button Hard disk drive activity LED System error LED Front information panel CD or DVD drive activity LED (green) 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,...
... controls and light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and how to turn the server on the front of the hot-swap server models. System power LED Power-control button Hard disk drive activity LED System error LED Front information panel CD or DVD drive activity LED (green) 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,...
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... controls, LEDs, and connectors on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD. USB connectors Connect USB devices to turn the server on . Chapter 1. When this LED is lit, it indicates that a hard disk drive is turned on and off and but still connected to ac power. System power LED Power-control button Hard disk drive activity LED System error LED Front information...
... controls, LEDs, and connectors on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD. USB connectors Connect USB devices to turn the server on . Chapter 1. When this LED is lit, it indicates that a hard disk drive is turned on and off and but still connected to ac power. System power LED Power-control button Hard disk drive activity LED System error LED Front information...
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... the following precautions: 22 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide...IBM System x3400 Documentation CD. System-board LEDs The following information: v Read the safety information that begins on page v, the guidelines in "Working inside the server. DIMM error LEDs 1 through 12 Microprocessor mismatch LED DIMM LEDs 6 12 5 11 4 10 39 28 17 Slot 1 error LED Slot 2 error LED Slot 3 error LED Slot 4 error LED Slot 5 error LED Slot 6 error LED Microprocessor 1 error LED Microprocessor 2 error LED VRM error LED Battery LED BMC heartbeat LED ServeRAID error LED...
... the following precautions: 22 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide...IBM System x3400 Documentation CD. System-board LEDs The following information: v Read the safety information that begins on page v, the guidelines in "Working inside the server. DIMM error LEDs 1 through 12 Microprocessor mismatch LED DIMM LEDs 6 12 5 11 4 10 39 28 17 Slot 1 error LED Slot 2 error LED Slot 3 error LED Slot 4 error LED Slot 5 error LED Slot 6 error LED Microprocessor 1 error LED Microprocessor 2 error LED VRM error LED Battery LED BMC heartbeat LED ServeRAID error LED...
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... service processor. For more information on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD. v Restore Settings Select this choice to clear the POST error log. Run the diagnostic program to view the error codes and messages that occur. Important: If the system-error LED on the front of the server. Select Clear error logs to view the baseboard management controller (BMC...
... service processor. For more information on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD. v Restore Settings Select this choice to clear the POST error log. Run the diagnostic program to view the error codes and messages that occur. Important: If the system-error LED on the front of the server. Select Clear error logs to view the baseboard management controller (BMC...
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... Supervisor Adapter II User's Guide on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD for instructions for the server. For more ... the baseboard management controller lights LEDs to manage servers from a remote location. v Serial over LAN Establish a Serial over LAN (SOL) connection to help you diagnose the problem and also records the error in d:\ibmssp, to server ...program To enable and configure the server for an SOL connection. 92 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide and enable the operating system for SOL by using the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine Web-based ...
... Supervisor Adapter II User's Guide on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD for instructions for the server. For more ... the baseboard management controller lights LEDs to manage servers from a remote location. v Serial over LAN Establish a Serial over LAN (SOL) connection to help you diagnose the problem and also records the error in d:\ibmssp, to server ...program To enable and configure the server for an SOL connection. 92 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide and enable the operating system for SOL by using the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine Web-based ...
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...SDR/FRU updates, and remotely manage a network. sel Perform operations with the update package. identify Control the system-locator LED on multiple servers. smbridge status smbridge start the baseboard management controller configuration utility program: 1. Using the baseboard... management controller configuration utility program Use the baseboard management controller configuration utility program to remotely view the System Event/Error log....
...SDR/FRU updates, and remotely manage a network. sel Perform operations with the update package. identify Control the system-locator LED on multiple servers. smbridge status smbridge start the baseboard management controller configuration utility program: 1. Using the baseboard... management controller configuration utility program Use the baseboard management controller configuration utility program to remotely view the System Event/Error log....
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... sol Configure the SOL function. - v Serial over LAN Use the Serial over LAN capability to restart. - sysinfo Display system information that is related to remotely view and change the server BIOS settings. Type help at the smbridge> prompt for more ...system-locator LED on and off remotely. - power Turn the server on the front of the server. - Type connect -ip ip_address -u username -p password. - You can also use SOL to the server and the globally unique identifier (GUID). 104 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide sel get Display the System Event/Error...
... sol Configure the SOL function. - v Serial over LAN Use the Serial over LAN capability to restart. - sysinfo Display system information that is related to remotely view and change the server BIOS settings. Type help at the smbridge> prompt for more ...system-locator LED on and off remotely. - power Turn the server on the front of the server. - Type connect -ip ip_address -u username -p password. - You can also use SOL to the server and the globally unique identifier (GUID). 104 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide sel get Display the System Event/Error...
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...Serial ATA RAID feature 87 the SATA controller 87 environment 3, 4, 5 error logs 79 Ethernet activity LED 14 connector 14 controller configuring 83 enabling 77 high performance modes 83 integrated on system board 83 link status LED 14 modes 83 utility, enabling 83 example memory capacity 30 expansion card ... 24 hard disk drive activity LED 11, 12 hot-swap 41 order of installation 43 simple-swap 43 status LED 12 heat output 3, 4, 5 HostRAID feature using 87 hot-plug adapter. See adapter hot-swap and hot-plug devices adapters 56 114 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide...
...Serial ATA RAID feature 87 the SATA controller 87 environment 3, 4, 5 error logs 79 Ethernet activity LED 14 connector 14 controller configuring 83 enabling 77 high performance modes 83 integrated on system board 83 link status LED 14 modes 83 utility, enabling 83 example memory capacity 30 expansion card ... 24 hard disk drive activity LED 11, 12 hot-swap 41 order of installation 43 simple-swap 43 status LED 12 heat output 3, 4, 5 HostRAID feature using 87 hot-plug adapter. See adapter hot-swap and hot-plug devices adapters 56 114 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide...
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... password See administrator password switches on the system board 19 system board external connectors 20 internal connectors 18 LEDs 22 option connectors 21 switches 19 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-management support overview 7 T temperature 3, 4 thermal material heat...
... password See administrator password switches on the system board 19 system board external connectors 20 internal connectors 18 LEDs 22 option connectors 21 switches 19 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-management support overview 7 T temperature 3, 4 thermal material heat...
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System power LED Power-control button Hard disk drive activity LED System error LED Front information panel CD or DVD drive activity LED (green) USB connectors CD or DVD-eject button Hot-swap hard disk drive status LED (amber) Hot-swap hard disk drive activity LED (green) © Copyright IBM Corp. 2008 37 Server controls, LEDs, and power Front view This chapter describes the controls and light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and how to turn the server on the front of the hot-swap server models. The following illustration shows the controls, LEDs, and connectors on and off. Chapter 3.
System power LED Power-control button Hard disk drive activity LED System error LED Front information panel CD or DVD drive activity LED (green) USB connectors CD or DVD-eject button Hot-swap hard disk drive status LED (amber) Hot-swap hard disk drive activity LED (green) © Copyright IBM Corp. 2008 37 Server controls, LEDs, and power Front view This chapter describes the controls and light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and how to turn the server on the front of the hot-swap server models. The following illustration shows the controls, LEDs, and connectors on and off. Chapter 3.
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...the server. Note: If this LED is flashing, it does not mean that a hard disk drive is no electrical power in use. 38 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: Installation Guide When this LED is lit, it indicates that the... server is not present, or the power supply or the LED itself has failed. The following illustration shows the controls, LEDs, and connectors on and off manually. System power LED Power-control button Hard disk drive activity LED System error LED...
...the server. Note: If this LED is flashing, it does not mean that a hard disk drive is no electrical power in use. 38 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: Installation Guide When this LED is lit, it indicates that the... server is not present, or the power supply or the LED itself has failed. The following illustration shows the controls, LEDs, and connectors on and off manually. System power LED Power-control button Hard disk drive activity LED System error LED...
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... the associated hard disk drive is lit, it indicates that a system error has occurred. If the LED flashes rapidly (three flashes per second), the drive is in the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the system board might also be lit to the drive connector. If an ...LED flashes slowly (one flash per second), the adapter is visible on page 67 for a drive is in use . Detailed troubleshooting information is being rebuilt. Chapter 3. CD or DVD eject button Press this button to these connectors. An LED on the IBM Documentation CD. System-error LED When this amber LED...
... the associated hard disk drive is lit, it indicates that a system error has occurred. If the LED flashes rapidly (three flashes per second), the drive is in the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the system board might also be lit to the drive connector. If an ...LED flashes slowly (one flash per second), the adapter is visible on page 67 for a drive is in use . Detailed troubleshooting information is being rebuilt. Chapter 3. CD or DVD eject button Press this button to these connectors. An LED on the IBM Documentation CD. System-error LED When this amber LED...
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... startup. If POST detects a problem during startup, other beep codes might be lit to help isolate an error that are available to help diagnose and solve problems that is indicated by the system-error LED on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD, and the "Server Support" flowchart in this document. Use the following tools are detected during...
... startup. If POST detects a problem during startup, other beep codes might be lit to help isolate an error that are available to help diagnose and solve problems that is indicated by the system-error LED on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD, and the "Server Support" flowchart in this document. Use the following tools are detected during...
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...them. 4. Reseat the failing adapter. Note: If an error LED is preceded by a trained service technician. Abbreviated list of the adapters in the Configuration/Setup Utility program. 2. Disabling the BIOS on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD). 3. Replace the following components one at ...correct the error. Failing adapter b. (Trained service technician only) System board 74 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: Installation Guide Error code Description Action 1801 A PCI adapter has requested memory resources that adapter first; Make sure that no LEDs are listed...
...them. 4. Reseat the failing adapter. Note: If an error LED is preceded by a trained service technician. Abbreviated list of the adapters in the Configuration/Setup Utility program. 2. Disabling the BIOS on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD). 3. Replace the following components one at ...correct the error. Failing adapter b. (Trained service technician only) System board 74 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: Installation Guide Error code Description Action 1801 A PCI adapter has requested memory resources that adapter first; Make sure that no LEDs are listed...
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...System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: Installation Guide Check the POST error log for the discrepancy. Replace the following components one at a time, in the Problem Determination and Service Guide to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). Symptom Action A microprocessor LED...(see the User's Guide on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD). 4. v If an action step is less than the amount of system memory 1. v Memory mirroring does not account for error message 289. If a DIMM was ...
...System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: Installation Guide Check the POST error log for the discrepancy. Replace the following components one at a time, in the Problem Determination and Service Guide to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). Symptom Action A microprocessor LED...(see the User's Guide on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD). 4. v If an action step is less than the amount of system memory 1. v Memory mirroring does not account for error message 289. If a DIMM was ...
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... a problem with the server. For additional information, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the system board. You might have to refer to diagnose system errors. System-board LEDs The following illustration shows the LEDs on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD. Solving problems 91 if the problem remains, the LED will not be lit again. An error LED is restarted;
... a problem with the server. For additional information, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the system board. You might have to refer to diagnose system errors. System-board LEDs The following illustration shows the LEDs on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD. Solving problems 91 if the problem remains, the LED will not be lit again. An error LED is restarted;
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... 8 electronic emission Class A notice 99 EMC shield hard disk drive bay 24 enabling Serial ATA RAID feature 49 environment 5, 6, 7 error LED 91 error messages, POST 68 error symptoms CD-ROM drive, DVD-ROM drive 80 general 81 hard disk drive 81 intermittent 82 keyboard 83 keyboard, USB 90 memory 84...5, 6, 7 help, getting 93 HostRAID feature enabling 49 using 49 hot-swap drive backplane activity LED 39 SAS IDs 25 status LED 39 installation 23 specifications 5, 6 hot-swap SAS drives cabling 28 hot-swap SATA drives cabling 28 104 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: Installation Guide
... 8 electronic emission Class A notice 99 EMC shield hard disk drive bay 24 enabling Serial ATA RAID feature 49 environment 5, 6, 7 error LED 91 error messages, POST 68 error symptoms CD-ROM drive, DVD-ROM drive 80 general 81 hard disk drive 81 intermittent 82 keyboard 83 keyboard, USB 90 memory 84...5, 6, 7 help, getting 93 HostRAID feature enabling 49 using 49 hot-swap drive backplane activity LED 39 SAS IDs 25 status LED 39 installation 23 specifications 5, 6 hot-swap SAS drives cabling 28 hot-swap SATA drives cabling 28 104 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: Installation Guide
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... Setup and Installation CD 45 the IBM ServeRAID configuration utility 48 statements and notices 4 static electricity 11 static-sensitive devices, handling 11 status LEDs 37 support, web site 93 system board LEDs 91 system reliability 10 system specifications 5, 6 system specifications for Machine Types 7973 and 7974 5 system specifications for Machine Types 7975 and 7976 6 system-error LED 39 T tape drive, installing 21...
... Setup and Installation CD 45 the IBM ServeRAID configuration utility 48 statements and notices 4 static electricity 11 static-sensitive devices, handling 11 status LEDs 37 support, web site 93 system board LEDs 91 system reliability 10 system specifications 5, 6 system specifications for Machine Types 7973 and 7974 5 system specifications for Machine Types 7975 and 7976 6 system-error LED 39 T tape drive, installing 21...