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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 a rack...
... 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...
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...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/Setup Utility... 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 ...
...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/Setup Utility... 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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... blade server or optional device before performing the instructions. Statement 1: vi System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide 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 under statement 1. Important: All caution and danger statements...
... blade server or optional device before performing the instructions. Statement 1: vi System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide 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 under statement 1. Important: All caution and danger statements...
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viii System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide The battery contains lithium and can explode if not properly used, handled, or disposed of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations. If your system has a module containing a lithium battery, replace it ...only with the same module type made by the manufacturer. Do not: v Throw or immerse into water v Heat to more than 100°C (212°F) v Repair or disassemble Dispose of . Statement 2: CAUTION: When replacing the lithium battery, use only IBM...
viii System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide The battery contains lithium and can explode if not properly used, handled, or disposed of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations. If your system has a module containing a lithium battery, replace it ...only with the same module type made by the manufacturer. Do not: v Throw or immerse into water v Heat to more than 100°C (212°F) v Repair or disassemble Dispose of . Statement 2: CAUTION: When replacing the lithium battery, use only IBM...
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The device also might have more than one power cord. 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 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. Statement 4: ≥ 18 kg (39.7 lb) ≥ 32 kg (70.5 lb) CAUTION: Use safe practices when lifting.
The device also might have more than one power cord. 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 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. Statement 4: ≥ 18 kg (39.7 lb) ≥ 32 kg (70.5 lb) CAUTION: Use safe practices when lifting.
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To avoid these hazards, ensure that is provided with this product or cords associated with accessories sold with your system electrical requirements do not exceed branch circuit protection requirements. Statement 17: CAUTION: The following label indicates moving parts ...suitable for electrical specifications. WARNING: Handling the cord on an IT power distribution system whose maximum phase to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. xii System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Refer to avoid tipping when the server unit is extended. Statement...
To avoid these hazards, ensure that is provided with this product or cords associated with accessories sold with your system electrical requirements do not exceed branch circuit protection requirements. Statement 17: CAUTION: The following label indicates moving parts ...suitable for electrical specifications. WARNING: Handling the cord on an IT power distribution system whose maximum phase to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. xii System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Refer to avoid tipping when the server unit is extended. Statement...
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...and it contains information for installing some options. The System x3400 server The IBM® System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976 is a 5-U-high, high-performance server that require superior microprocessor performance, improved systems management, and flexible memory and data management. The ...server model, additional documentation might be included on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD. v Warranty and Support Information This document is in Portable Document Format (PDF) on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD. It contains information to help increase performance...
...and it contains information for installing some options. The System x3400 server The IBM® System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976 is a 5-U-high, high-performance server that require superior microprocessor performance, improved systems management, and flexible memory and data management. The ...server model, additional documentation might be included on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD. v Warranty and Support Information This document is in Portable Document Format (PDF) on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD. It contains information to help increase performance...
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...Attention: These notices indicate potential damage to http://www.ibm.com/support/. 2. A caution 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 Go to programs, devices, or ...The caution and danger statements that appear in this document are available from what is on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD. To check for reference to the IBM Web site. v Danger: These statements indicate situations that might be potentially hazardous to you avoid...
...Attention: These notices indicate potential damage to http://www.ibm.com/support/. 2. A caution 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 Go to programs, devices, or ...The caution and danger statements that appear in this document are available from what is on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD. To check for reference to the IBM Web site. v Danger: These statements indicate situations that might be potentially hazardous to you avoid...
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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. 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
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... BMC provides LEDs to help you must be identical pairs of 6 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide For more information, see the IBM Director documentation on page 83. Pairs of system memory. v High-performance graphics controller The server comes with an IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD, which supports connection to each branch). The memory...
... BMC provides LEDs to help you must be identical pairs of 6 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide For more information, see the IBM Director documentation on page 83. Pairs of system memory. v High-performance graphics controller The server comes with an IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD, which supports connection to each branch). The memory...
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...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 Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) v...in the server, the availability of DIMMs. For more information. The System x3400 server 7 v Systems-management capabilities The server supports an optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine,... server is used with your IBM marketing representative or authorized reseller. To order an optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine, contact your systems-management software for a typical ...
...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 Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) v...in the server, the availability of DIMMs. For more information. The System x3400 server 7 v Systems-management capabilities The server supports an optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine,... server is used with your IBM marketing representative or authorized reseller. To order an optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine, contact your systems-management software for a typical ...
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Response time varies; Service availability will vary by country. may exclude holidays. 8 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide includes serial-number information and replacement part numbers, stored in nonvolatile memory, for easier remote maintenance v Wake on LAN® capability IBM Director With IBM Director, a network administrator can perform the following tasks: v View the...
Response time varies; Service availability will vary by country. may exclude holidays. 8 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide includes serial-number information and replacement part numbers, stored in nonvolatile memory, for easier remote maintenance v Wake on LAN® capability IBM Director With IBM Director, a network administrator can perform the following tasks: v View the...
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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) 10 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976...
.... 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...
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... drive is removed, this LED also is visible on the SAS/SATA backplane, below the hot-swap hard disk drive activity LED. 12 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide If this amber status LED is lit, it indicates that the associated hard disk drive is in use . When the drive...
... drive is removed, this LED also is visible on the SAS/SATA backplane, below the hot-swap hard disk drive activity LED. 12 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide If this amber status LED is lit, it indicates that the associated hard disk drive is in use . When the drive...
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... Connect a 9-pin serial device to this connector. Ethernet link status LED This LED is on the Ethernet connector on the Ethernet port. 14 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Mouse connector Connect a mouse device to this connector. Video connector Connect a monitor to these connectors. USB connectors Connect USB devices to...
... Connect a 9-pin serial device to this connector. Ethernet link status LED This LED is on the Ethernet connector on the Ethernet port. 14 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Mouse connector Connect a mouse device to this connector. Video connector Connect a monitor to these connectors. USB connectors Connect USB devices to...
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... can turn off the server. v You can press the power-control button to a critical system failure. 16 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide v If the operating system stops functioning, you can press and hold the power-control button for information about shutting down ...the operating system. v The server can be turned off from the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine user ...
... can turn off the server. v You can press the power-control button to a critical system failure. 16 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide v If the operating system stops functioning, you can press and hold the power-control button for information about shutting down ...the operating system. v The server can be turned off from the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine user ...
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System-board internal connectors The following illustration shows the internal connectors on LAN Battery Microprocessor 1 SAS/SATA backplane 1 power Microprocessor 2 SAS/SATA backplane 2 power Simple-swap SATA backplate Hot-swap SAS/SATA 1 signal Hot-swap SAS/SATA 2 signal Hot-swap main fan Hot-swap fan (redundant) 18 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Power Main power Power USB tape Front panel Primary IDE Front USB Rear fan COM 2 header DIMM LEDs 6 12 5 11 4 10 39 28 17 Wake on the system board.
System-board internal connectors The following illustration shows the internal connectors on LAN Battery Microprocessor 1 SAS/SATA backplane 1 power Microprocessor 2 SAS/SATA backplane 2 power Simple-swap SATA backplate Hot-swap SAS/SATA 1 signal Hot-swap SAS/SATA 2 signal Hot-swap main fan Hot-swap fan (redundant) 18 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Power Main power Power USB tape Front panel Primary IDE Front USB Rear fan COM 2 header DIMM LEDs 6 12 5 11 4 10 39 28 17 Wake on the system board.
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System-board external connectors The following illustration shows the external input/output (I/O) connectors on the system board. Mouse Keyboard Serial 1 (COM 1) Parallel DIMM LEDs 6 12 5 11 4 10 39 28 17 Video USB 4 USB 3 (RJ45) Ethernet 10/100/1000 (RJ45) Ethernet 10/100 (for Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine) NMI button Serial 2 (COM 2) 20 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide
System-board external connectors The following illustration shows the external input/output (I/O) connectors on the system board. Mouse Keyboard Serial 1 (COM 1) Parallel DIMM LEDs 6 12 5 11 4 10 39 28 17 Video USB 4 USB 3 (RJ45) Ethernet 10/100/1000 (RJ45) Ethernet 10/100 (for Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine) NMI button Serial 2 (COM 2) 20 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide
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... Before you have been left inside the server with the power on" on page 23, and "Handling static-sensitive devices" on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD. This information will help you think is near the server and that no tools or other parts in "Working inside the server...cover is removed, make sure that begins on page v, the guidelines in a safe place. v If you . System-board LEDs The following precautions: 22 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Place removed covers and other objects have to lift an object that you work safely. v Do ...
... Before you have been left inside the server with the power on" on page 23, and "Handling static-sensitive devices" on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD. This information will help you think is near the server and that no tools or other parts in "Working inside the server...cover is removed, make sure that begins on page v, the guidelines in a safe place. v If you . System-board LEDs The following precautions: 22 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Place removed covers and other objects have to lift an object that you work safely. v Do ...
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... devices Attention: Static electricity can damage the server and other grounding system when working inside the server with the power on . Always use of a grounding system is recommended. Heating reduces indoor humidity and increases static electricity. 24 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Follow these guidelines when you work inside the server...
... devices Attention: Static electricity can damage the server and other grounding system when working inside the server with the power on . Always use of a grounding system is recommended. Heating reduces indoor humidity and increases static electricity. 24 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Follow these guidelines when you work inside the server...