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Fifth Edition (October 2008) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2008. Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp. Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in "Notices," on page 105, and the Warranty and Support Information document on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD. US Government Users Restricted Rights -
Fifth Edition (October 2008) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2008. Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp. Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in "Notices," on page 105, and the Warranty and Support Information document on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD. US Government Users Restricted Rights -
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... 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...
... 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...
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...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 Chapter 3. Configuring the server 75 Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program 76 Starting the Configuration... 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...
...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 Chapter 3. Configuring the server 75 Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program 76 Starting the Configuration... 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...
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Be sure to cross reference an English caution or danger statement with translated versions of the caution or danger statement in the IBM Safety Information book. Statement 1: vi System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide For example, if a caution statement begins with a number 1, translations for that comes with a number. Read any additional...
Be sure to cross reference an English caution or danger statement with translated versions of the caution or danger statement in the IBM Safety Information book. Statement 1: vi System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide For example, if a caution statement begins with a number 1, translations for that comes with a number. Read any additional...
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... during an electrical storm. To avoid a shock hazard: v Do not connect or disconnect any equipment when there is hazardous. v Disconnect the attached power cords, telecommunications systems, networks, and modems before you open the device covers, unless instructed otherwise in the following table when installing, moving, or opening covers on any cables...
... during an electrical storm. To avoid a shock hazard: v Do not connect or disconnect any equipment when there is hazardous. v Disconnect the attached power cords, telecommunications systems, networks, and modems before you open the device covers, unless instructed otherwise in the following table when installing, moving, or opening covers on any cables...
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... . The battery contains lithium and can explode if not properly used, handled, or disposed of the battery as required by the same manufacturer. If your system has a module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with the same module type made by local ordinances or regulations. Statement 2: CAUTION: When replacing the lithium...
... . The battery contains lithium and can explode if not properly used, handled, or disposed of the battery as required by the same manufacturer. If your system has a module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with the same module type made by local ordinances or regulations. Statement 2: CAUTION: When replacing the lithium...
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There are installed, note the following . DANGER Some laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser diode. Do not stare into the beam, do not view directly with optical instruments, and avoid direct exposure to hazardous laser radiation. Class 1 Laser Product Laser Klasse 1 Laser Klass 1 Luokan 1 Laserlaite Appareil A` Laser de Classe 1 Safety ix Laser radiation when open. Removing the covers of procedures other than those specified herein might result in exposure to the beam. v Use of controls or adjustments or performance of the laser product could result in...
There are installed, note the following . DANGER Some laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser diode. Do not stare into the beam, do not view directly with optical instruments, and avoid direct exposure to hazardous laser radiation. Class 1 Laser Product Laser Klasse 1 Laser Klass 1 Luokan 1 Laserlaite Appareil A` Laser de Classe 1 Safety ix Laser radiation when open. Removing the covers of procedures other than those specified herein might result in exposure to the beam. v Use of controls or adjustments or performance of the laser product could result in...
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Statement 4: ≥ 18 kg (39.7 lb) ≥ 32 kg (70.5 lb) CAUTION: Use safe practices when lifting. 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. 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 The device also might have more than one power cord.
Statement 4: ≥ 18 kg (39.7 lb) ≥ 32 kg (70.5 lb) CAUTION: Use safe practices when lifting. 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. 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 The device also might have more than one power cord.
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Statement 12: CAUTION: The following label indicates sharp edges, corners, or joints nearby. Statement 8: CAUTION: Never remove the cover on a power supply or any component that has the following label attached. If you suspect a problem with one of these components. Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are no serviceable parts inside any part that has this label attached. There are present inside these parts, contact a service technician. Safety xi Statement 11: CAUTION: The following label indicates a hot surface nearby.
Statement 12: CAUTION: The following label indicates sharp edges, corners, or joints nearby. Statement 8: CAUTION: Never remove the cover on a power supply or any component that has the following label attached. If you suspect a problem with one of these components. Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are no serviceable parts inside any part that has this label attached. There are present inside these parts, contact a service technician. Safety xi Statement 11: CAUTION: The following label indicates a hot surface nearby.
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...secured properly to the information that your device for use on this product or cords 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...cancer y de defectos congénitos, además de otros riesgos reproductivos. WARNING: Handling the cord on an IT power distribution system whose maximum phase to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Statement 13: DANGER Overloading a branch circuit is potentially...
...secured properly to the information that your device for use on this product or cords 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...cancer y de defectos congénitos, además de otros riesgos reproductivos. WARNING: Handling the cord on an IT power distribution system whose maximum phase to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Statement 13: DANGER Overloading a branch circuit is potentially...
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...System x3400 server The IBM® System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976 is a 5-U-high, high-performance server that you solve problems yourself, and it contains information for networking environments that contains information about tools for setting up -to locate the corresponding statement in your server offers" on page 6 and "Reliability, availability, and serviceability" on IBM...This document is in PDF on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD. Racks are measured in Portable Document Format (PDF) on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD. It contains information about ...
...System x3400 server The IBM® System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976 is a 5-U-high, high-performance server that you solve problems yourself, and it contains information for networking environments that contains information about tools for setting up -to locate the corresponding statement in your server offers" on page 6 and "Reliability, availability, and serviceability" on IBM...This document is in PDF on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD. Racks are measured in Portable Document Format (PDF) on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD. It contains information about ...
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...instruction or situation in which is on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD. A danger statement is placed just 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 The actual ...devices, or data. v Caution: These statements indicate situations that can be potentially hazardous to you . Under Search technical support, type System x3400, and click Search. v Danger: These statements indicate situations that can be potentially hazardous to you . A caution statement is placed ...
...instruction or situation in which is on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD. A danger statement is placed just 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 The actual ...devices, or data. v Caution: These statements indicate situations that can be potentially hazardous to you . Under Search technical support, type System x3400, and click Search. v Danger: These statements indicate situations that can be potentially hazardous to you . A caution statement is placed ...
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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 Expansion slots (depending on...: 0.49 kVA Notes: 1. The declared sound-power levels indicate an upper limit, below which a large number of the microprocessors. Chapter 1. The System x3400 server 3 One PCI 32-bit/33 MHz slot - Server on the model): v Diskette (optional): External USB diskette drive v Hard disk drive:...
...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 Expansion slots (depending on...: 0.49 kVA Notes: 1. The declared sound-power levels indicate an upper limit, below which a large number of the microprocessors. Chapter 1. The System x3400 server 3 One PCI 32-bit/33 MHz slot - Server on the model): v Diskette (optional): External USB diskette drive v Hard disk drive:...
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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 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 more detail information about the specifications and features and the installation of the features and specifications for Machine Types 7975 and 7976.
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 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 more detail information about the specifications and features and the installation of the features and specifications for Machine Types 7975 and 7976.
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...depending on the model): v Three half-high 5.25-in use. 2. DVD-ROM (optional) - Maximum: 127 V ac v Input voltage high range: - The System x3400 server 5 Server off: -40° to 60°C (-40° to 140°F) Altitude: 0 to 2133 m (7000.0 ft) v Humidity (operating...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 Acoustical noise emissions (depending on the model): v Six expansion slots - ...
...depending on the model): v Three half-high 5.25-in use. 2. DVD-ROM (optional) - Maximum: 127 V ac v Input voltage high range: - The System x3400 server 5 Server off: -40° to 60°C (-40° to 140°F) Altitude: 0 to 2133 m (7000.0 ft) v Humidity (operating...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 Acoustical noise emissions (depending on the model): v Six expansion slots - ...
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... fails, the BMC provides LEDs to help you diagnose the problem. Pairs of 6 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide v IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD The server comes with an IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD, which supports connection to 16 GB in the hot-swap bays. What your Intel-processor-based server powerful, scalable...
... fails, the BMC provides LEDs to help you diagnose the problem. Pairs of 6 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide v IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD The server comes with an IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD, which supports connection to 16 GB in the hot-swap bays. What your Intel-processor-based server powerful, scalable...
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...problem occurs with your IBM marketing representative or authorized reseller. When you install the second microprocessor, this adapter is used with the systems-management software that comes...and hot-swap capability for more information. The System x3400 server 7 To order an optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine, contact your systems-management software for a typical configuration. v ...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...
...problem occurs with your IBM marketing representative or authorized reseller. When you install the second microprocessor, this adapter is used with the systems-management software that comes...and hot-swap capability for more information. The System x3400 server 7 To order an optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine, contact your systems-management software for a typical configuration. v ...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...
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... 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); Service availability will vary by country. may exclude holidays. 8 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975...
... 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); Service availability will vary by country. may exclude holidays. 8 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975...
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..., and setup. v Integration into leading workgroup and enterprise systems-management environments. The System x3400 server 9 It includes the following benefits: v Reduced downtime v Increased productivity of IT personnel and users v Reduced service and support costs For more information about IBM Director, see the IBM Director Compatibility Document. IBM Director also provides an extensible platform that supports advanced...
..., and setup. v Integration into leading workgroup and enterprise systems-management environments. The System x3400 server 9 It includes the following benefits: v Reduced downtime v Increased productivity of IT personnel and users v Reduced service and support costs For more information about IBM Director, see the IBM Director Compatibility Document. IBM Director also provides an extensible platform that supports advanced...
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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...
...) 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...
