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Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp. US Government Users Restricted Rights - Fifth Edition (October 2008) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2008. 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.
Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp. US Government Users Restricted Rights - Fifth Edition (October 2008) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2008. 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.
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... 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. The System x3400 server 1 Related documentation 1 Notices and statements in a rack 73...
... 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. The System x3400 server 1 Related documentation 1 Notices and statements in a rack 73...
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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 ...
...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 ...
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...danger statement with translated versions of the caution or danger statement in the IBM Safety Information book. Read any additional safety information that caution statement appear in the IBM Safety Information book under statement 1. Important: All caution and danger statements ...in this documentation before you install the device. For example, if a caution statement begins with a number 1, translations for that comes with a number. Statement 1: vi System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, ...
...danger statement with translated versions of the caution or danger statement in the IBM Safety Information book. Read any additional safety information that caution statement appear in the IBM Safety Information book under statement 1. Important: All caution and danger statements ...in this documentation before you install the device. For example, if a caution statement begins with a number 1, translations for that comes with a number. Statement 1: vi System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, ...
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... structural damage. v When possible, use one hand only to this product. Turn device ON. Remove signal cables from outlet. 3. 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 equipment...
... structural damage. v When possible, use one hand only to this product. Turn device ON. Remove signal cables from outlet. 3. 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 equipment...
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viii System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide If your system has a module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with the same module type made by local ordinances or regulations. Do not: v Throw or immerse into ... if not properly used, handled, or disposed of the battery as required by the same manufacturer. Statement 2: CAUTION: When replacing the lithium battery, use only IBM Part Number 33F8354 or an equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer.
viii System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide If your system has a module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with the same module type made by local ordinances or regulations. Do not: v Throw or immerse into ... if not properly used, handled, or disposed of the battery as required by the same manufacturer. Statement 2: CAUTION: When replacing the lithium battery, use only IBM Part Number 33F8354 or an equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer.
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Removing the covers of procedures other than those specified herein might result in exposure to the beam. DANGER Some laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser diode. Statement 3: CAUTION: When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic devices, or transmitters) are no serviceable parts inside the device. 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 v Use ...
Removing the covers of procedures other than those specified herein might result in exposure to the beam. DANGER Some laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser diode. Statement 3: CAUTION: When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic devices, or transmitters) are no serviceable parts inside the device. 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 v Use ...
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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. 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
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Statement 11: CAUTION: The following label indicates a hot surface nearby. Statement 8: CAUTION: Never remove the cover on a power supply or any component that has the following label attached. There are present inside these parts, contact a service technician. Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are no serviceable parts inside any part that has this label attached. Statement 12: CAUTION: The following label indicates sharp edges, corners, or joints nearby. Safety xi If you suspect a problem with one of these components.
Statement 11: CAUTION: The following label indicates a hot surface nearby. Statement 8: CAUTION: Never remove the cover on a power supply or any component that has the following label attached. There are present inside these parts, contact a service technician. Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are no serviceable parts inside any part that has this label attached. Statement 12: CAUTION: The following label indicates sharp edges, corners, or joints nearby. Safety xi If you suspect a problem with one of these components.
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... provided with this product or cords associated with accessories sold with your system electrical requirements do not exceed branch circuit protection requirements. xii System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide WARNING: Handling the cord on an IT power distribution system whose maximum phase to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive...
... provided with this product or cords associated with accessories sold with your system electrical requirements do not exceed branch circuit protection requirements. xii System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide WARNING: Handling the cord on an IT power distribution system whose maximum phase to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive...
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...server: v Installation Guide This printed document contains instructions for networking environments that is in PDF on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD. It contains information about the server, including how to install supported options and how to -date ... to locate the corresponding statement in Portable Document Format (PDF) on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD. The System x3400 server The IBM® System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976 is 1.75 inches tall. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2008 1 Each increment is called a ″U.″ A 1-U-high...
...server: v Installation Guide This printed document contains instructions for networking environments that is in PDF on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD. It contains information about the server, including how to install supported options and how to -date ... to locate the corresponding statement in Portable Document Format (PDF) on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD. The System x3400 server The IBM® System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976 is 1.75 inches tall. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2008 1 Each increment is called a ″U.″ A 1-U-high...
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... Note: Changes are also in this document: v Note: These notices provide important tips, guidance, or advice. Under Search technical support, type System x3400, and click Search. The following steps. A danger statement is placed just before the description of a potentially hazardous procedure step or situation. To... in which 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 An attention notice is on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD. Go to http://www...
... Note: Changes are also in this document: v Note: These notices provide important tips, guidance, or advice. Under Search technical support, type System x3400, and click Search. The following steps. A danger statement is placed just before the description of a potentially hazardous procedure step or situation. To... in which 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 An attention notice is on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD. Go to http://www...
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...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 ISO 9296. These levels were measured in . The declared sound-power levels indicate an upper limit, below which a...the type and speed of computers will operate. Minimum: 100 V ac - Maximum: 240 V ac v Input kilovolt-amperes (kVA) approximately: - The System x3400 server 3 Features and specifications Microprocessor: v Supports up to two Intel® Pentium® dual-core processors v 4 MB shared Level-2 cache v ...
...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 ISO 9296. These levels were measured in . The declared sound-power levels indicate an upper limit, below which a...the type and speed of computers will operate. Minimum: 100 V ac - Maximum: 240 V ac v Input kilovolt-amperes (kVA) approximately: - The System x3400 server 3 Features and specifications Microprocessor: v Supports up to two Intel® Pentium® dual-core processors v 4 MB shared Level-2 cache v ...
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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. Depending on page 17 for Machine Types 7975 and 7976.
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... ISO 7779 and are required to determine the type and speed of optional features installed and the power-management optional features in . The System x3400 server 5 Important: Do not mix dual-core and quad-core processors in a given location might exceed the average values stated because of.../100/1000 Ethernet controller on the model): v Six expansion slots - CD-ROM - CD-RW (optional) - DVD-ROM (optional) - Expansion slots (depending on the system board with ISO 9296. Size: v Height: 440 mm (17.3 in.) v Depth: 747 mm (29.4 in.) v Width: 218 mm (8.6 in accordance with RJ...
... ISO 7779 and are required to determine the type and speed of optional features installed and the power-management optional features in . The System x3400 server 5 Important: Do not mix dual-core and quad-core processors in a given location might exceed the average values stated because of.../100/1000 Ethernet controller on the model): v Six expansion slots - CD-ROM - CD-RW (optional) - DVD-ROM (optional) - Expansion slots (depending on the system board with ISO 9296. Size: v Height: 440 mm (17.3 in.) v Depth: 747 mm (29.4 in.) v Width: 218 mm (8.6 in accordance with RJ...
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... you must be identical pairs of system memory. v Large system-memory capacity The server supports up to centrally manage System x3400 servers. v IBM Enterprise X-Architecture technology IBM X-Architecture technology combines proven, innovative IBM designs to eight slim-high, 3.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drives in mirrored mode) of 6 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide v Large data...
... you must be identical pairs of system memory. v Large system-memory capacity The server supports up to centrally manage System x3400 servers. v IBM Enterprise X-Architecture technology IBM X-Architecture technology combines proven, innovative IBM designs to eight slim-high, 3.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drives in mirrored mode) of 6 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide v Large data...
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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...data that comes with your IBM marketing representative or authorized reseller. Online-spare memory disables a failed rank pair of DIMMs from the system configuration and activates an .... See the documentation that the BMC provides. Each microprocessor provides symmetric multiprocessing capability. The System x3400 server 7 v Online-spare memory Some models support online-sparing memory. full-buffered, dual...
...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...data that comes with your IBM marketing representative or authorized reseller. Online-spare memory disables a failed rank pair of DIMMs from the system configuration and activates an .... See the documentation that the BMC provides. Each microprocessor provides symmetric multiprocessing capability. The System x3400 server 7 v Online-spare memory Some models support online-sparing memory. full-buffered, dual...
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... System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Service availability will vary by country. includes serial-number information and replacement part numbers, stored in detail v Monitor the usage and performance of remote systems, in nonvolatile memory, for easier remote maintenance v Wake on the system ...Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) and hot-swap Serial ATA (SATA) hard disk drives v Integrated Ethernet controller v Support for an optional IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine v Key-lock support for physical security v Memory change messages posted to the error log v Baseboard ...
... System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Service availability will vary by country. includes serial-number information and replacement part numbers, stored in detail v Monitor the usage and performance of remote systems, in nonvolatile memory, for easier remote maintenance v Wake on the system ...Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) and hot-swap Serial ATA (SATA) hard disk drives v Integrated Ethernet controller v Support for an optional IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine v Key-lock support for physical security v Memory change messages posted to the error log v Baseboard ...
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...users v Reduced service and support costs For more information about IBM Director, see the IBM Director Compatibility Document. v Multiple operating-system platform support, including Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Server, ...IBM and non-IBM servers, desktop computers, workstations, and mobile computers. v Integration into leading workgroup and enterprise systems-management environments. IBM Director also provides an extensible platform that supports advanced server tools that support IBM Director, see the documentation on a variety of use, training, and setup. The System x3400...
...users v Reduced service and support costs For more information about IBM Director, see the IBM Director Compatibility Document. v Multiple operating-system platform support, including Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Server, ...IBM and non-IBM servers, desktop computers, workstations, and mobile computers. v Integration into leading workgroup and enterprise systems-management environments. IBM Director also provides an extensible platform that supports advanced server tools that support IBM Director, see the documentation on a variety of use, training, and setup. The System x3400...
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...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, and 7976: User's Guide
...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, and 7976: User's Guide