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The System x3400 server 1 Related documentation 1 Notices and statements in a rack 73 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2008 iii Installing options 17 Server components 17 System-board internal connectors 18 System-board switches 19 System-board external connectors 20 System-board option connectors 21 System-board LEDs 22 Installation guidelines 22 System reliability guidelines 23 Working inside the server with the power on 23...
The System x3400 server 1 Related documentation 1 Notices and statements in a rack 73 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2008 iii Installing options 17 Server components 17 System-board internal connectors 18 System-board switches 19 System-board external connectors 20 System-board option connectors 21 System-board LEDs 22 Installation guidelines 22 System reliability guidelines 23 Working inside the server with the power on 23...
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... Interference (VCCI) statement . . . 111 Korean Class A warning statement 111 Index 113 iv System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Configuring the server 75 Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program 76 Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program 76 Configuration/Setup ...overview 82 Typical operating system installation 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...
... Interference (VCCI) statement . . . 111 Korean Class A warning statement 111 Index 113 iv System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Configuring the server 75 Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program 76 Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program 76 Configuration/Setup ...overview 82 Typical operating system installation 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...
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Read any additional safety information that caution statement appear in this documentation begin with the blade server or optional device before performing the instructions. For example, if a caution statement begins with a number 1, translations for that comes with a... danger statement in this documentation before you install the device. Statement 1: vi System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide This number is used to read all caution and danger statements in the IBM Safety Information book under statement 1. Important: All caution and danger statements in ...
Read any additional safety information that caution statement appear in this documentation begin with the blade server or optional device before performing the instructions. For example, if a caution statement begins with a number 1, translations for that comes with a... danger statement in this documentation before you install the device. Statement 1: vi System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide This number is used to read all caution and danger statements in the IBM Safety Information book under statement 1. Important: All caution and danger statements in ...
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... de defectos congénitos, además de otros riesgos reproductivos. Lávese las manos después de usar el producto. xii System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide To avoid these hazards, ensure that is provided with this product, will expose you to lead, a chemical ... is suitable for electrical specifications. Statement 15: CAUTION: Make sure that the rack is extended. Refer to avoid tipping when the server unit is secured properly to the information that your device for use on this product or cords associated with accessories sold with your...
... de defectos congénitos, además de otros riesgos reproductivos. Lávese las manos después de usar el producto. xii System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide To avoid these hazards, ensure that is provided with this product, will expose you to lead, a chemical ... is suitable for electrical specifications. Statement 15: CAUTION: Make sure that the rack is extended. Refer to avoid tipping when the server unit is secured properly to the information that your device for use on this product or cords associated with accessories sold with your...
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... getting service and assistance. The following documentation also comes with a limited warranty. The System x3400 server The IBM® System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976 is in the Safety Information document. For information about the server and other IBM server products at http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/toolsctr/v1r0/index.jsp. 1. Chapter 1. v Problem Determination and Service Guide This...
... getting service and assistance. The following documentation also comes with a limited warranty. The System x3400 server The IBM® System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976 is in the Safety Information document. For information about the server and other IBM server products at http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/toolsctr/v1r0/index.jsp. 1. Chapter 1. v Problem Determination and Service Guide This...
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... in this document The caution and danger statements that might help you . A danger statement is on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD. To check for reference to the corresponding statement in the Safety Information document. The actual procedure might vary slightly from...7975, and 7976: User's Guide An attention notice is placed just before the instruction or situation in which is placed just before the description of a potentially hazardous procedure step or situation. v Danger: These statements indicate situations that can be potentially hazardous to you. The server...
... in this document The caution and danger statements that might help you . A danger statement is on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD. To check for reference to the corresponding statement in the Safety Information document. The actual procedure might vary slightly from...7975, and 7976: User's Guide An attention notice is placed just before the instruction or situation in which is placed just before the description of a potentially hazardous procedure step or situation. v Danger: These statements indicate situations that can be potentially hazardous to you. The server...
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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 double-data-rate 2 (DDR2) SDRAM v Connectors: eight dual inline memory module (DIMM) connectors, two-way interleaved Drives (depending...Minimum: 200 V ac - bays (one CD or DVD drive installed) or one half-high CD or DVD drive and one x4 link) - The System x3400 server 3 Depending on the model): v Six expansion slots - Two PCI-X 64-bit/133 MHz slots Acoustical noise emissions: v Sound power, idling: 5.6...
... 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 double-data-rate 2 (DDR2) SDRAM v Connectors: eight dual inline memory module (DIMM) connectors, two-way interleaved Drives (depending...Minimum: 200 V ac - bays (one CD or DVD drive installed) or one half-high CD or DVD drive and one x4 link) - The System x3400 server 3 Depending on the model): v Six expansion slots - Two PCI-X 64-bit/133 MHz slots Acoustical noise emissions: v Sound power, idling: 5.6...
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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. 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 Depending on page 17 for Machine Types 7975 and 7976.
See Chapter 2, "Installing options," on the server model, some features might not be available, or some specifications might not apply. 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 Depending on page 17 for Machine Types 7975 and 7976.
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... National Standards Institute (ANSI) S12.10 and ISO 7779 and are required to redundant mode. Minimum: 200 V ac - The System x3400 server 5 Fans: Three speed-controlled hot-swap fans (standard) Note: Six fans are reported in . therefore, you must install an...depending 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 double-data-rate 2 (DDR2) SDRAM v Connectors: eight dual inline memory module (DIMM) connectors, two-way interleaved Drives (depending...
... National Standards Institute (ANSI) S12.10 and ISO 7779 and are required to redundant mode. Minimum: 200 V ac - The System x3400 server 5 Fans: Three speed-controlled hot-swap fans (standard) Note: Six fans are reported in . therefore, you must install an...depending 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 double-data-rate 2 (DDR2) SDRAM v Connectors: eight dual inline memory module (DIMM) connectors, two-way interleaved Drives (depending...
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... exceeds a threshold or if a system component fails, the BMC provides LEDs to help you can use to a 10-Mbps, 100-Mbps, or 1000-Mbps network. v Integrated network support The server comes with an IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD, which supports connection to centrally manage System x3400 servers. For more information, see the IBM Director documentation on page 83.
... exceeds a threshold or if a system component fails, the BMC provides LEDs to help you can use to a 10-Mbps, 100-Mbps, or 1000-Mbps network. v Integrated network support The server comes with an IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD, which supports connection to centrally manage System x3400 servers. For more information, see the IBM Director documentation on page 83.
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... 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...v Automatic restart on your IBM marketing representative or authorized reseller. When you can meet the power requirements. Reliability, availability, and serviceability Three important server design features are reliability, ... for more information, see "Installing a memory module" on page 28. The System x3400 server 7 v Redundant power capabilities Some models supports up to be activated, you need...
... 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...v Automatic restart on your IBM marketing representative or authorized reseller. When you can meet the power requirements. Reliability, availability, and serviceability Three important server design features are reliability, ... for more information, see "Installing a memory module" on page 28. The System x3400 server 7 v Redundant power capabilities Some models supports up to be activated, you need...
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... 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 LAN® capability IBM Director With IBM Director, a network administrator can perform...data (VPD); may exclude holidays. 8 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Service availability will vary by country. v Automatic Server Restart (ASR) logic supporting a system restart when the operating system becomes unresponsive v Automatic server restart after a power failure, based on...
... 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 LAN® capability IBM Director With IBM Director, a network administrator can perform...data (VPD); may exclude holidays. 8 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Service availability will vary by country. v Automatic Server Restart (ASR) logic supporting a system restart when the operating system becomes unresponsive v Automatic server restart after a power failure, based on...
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...;, SUSE Linux, VMware, and Novell NetWare. For a complete list of operating systems that are designed to 8 weeks. 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. It is in ownership costs through the following key features: v Advanced self-management capabilities for systems...
...;, SUSE Linux, VMware, and Novell NetWare. For a complete list of operating systems that are designed to 8 weeks. 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. It is in ownership costs through the following key features: v Advanced self-management capabilities for systems...
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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 the...
...) 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 the...
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...lit, it indicates that the server is in use. 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 Power-on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD. Detailed troubleshooting ...information is turned on and off and but still connected to ac power. CD-eject or DVD-eject button Press this button to turn the server on . Power-control button Press this button ...
...lit, it indicates that the server is in use. 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 Power-on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD. Detailed troubleshooting ...information is turned on and off and but still connected to ac power. CD-eject or DVD-eject button Press this button to turn the server on . Power-control button Press this button ...
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... drive has failed. If 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 When the drive is removed, this amber status LED is in use . When the drive is removed, this green... flash per second), the adapter is the printed circuit board behind drive bays 4 through 7. Hot-swap hard disk drive activity LED (some models) On some server models, each hot-swap drive has a hard disk drive activity LED. When this LED also is visible on the SAS/SATA backplane, next to the...
... drive has failed. If 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 When the drive is removed, this amber status LED is in use . When the drive is removed, this green... flash per second), the adapter is the printed circuit board behind drive bays 4 through 7. Hot-swap hard disk drive activity LED (some models) On some server models, each hot-swap drive has a hard disk drive activity LED. When this LED also is visible on the SAS/SATA backplane, next to the...
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... SlimLine) NMI button Serial 2 (COM 2) The following illustration shows the LEDs and connectors on the rear of the non-hot-swap power supply models. The System x3400 server 13 For more information about these connectors, see "Server components" on page 17. Chapter 1. For more information about these connectors, see...
... SlimLine) NMI button Serial 2 (COM 2) The following illustration shows the LEDs and connectors on the rear of the non-hot-swap power supply models. The System x3400 server 13 For more information about these connectors, see "Server components" on page 17. Chapter 1. For more information about these connectors, see...
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...Parallel connector Connect a parallel device to this connector. Ethernet transmit/receive activity LED This LED is an active connection on the rear of the server. Power cords Mouse Keyboard Serial 1 (COM 1) Parallel Video USB 4 USB 3 (RJ45) Ethernet 10/100/1000 (RJ45) Ethernet 10/...connector to connect the server to this connector. Ethernet connector Use this connector. Keyboard connector Connect a PS/2 keyboard to a network. When this LED is lit, it indicates that there is on the Ethernet connector on the Ethernet port. 14 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User...
...Parallel connector Connect a parallel device to this connector. Ethernet transmit/receive activity LED This LED is an active connection on the rear of the server. Power cords Mouse Keyboard Serial 1 (COM 1) Parallel Video USB 4 USB 3 (RJ45) Ethernet 10/100/1000 (RJ45) Ethernet 10/...connector to connect the server to this connector. Ethernet connector Use this connector. Keyboard connector Connect a PS/2 keyboard to a network. When this LED is lit, it indicates that there is on the Ethernet connector on the Ethernet port. 14 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User...
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... power is turned on . The amount of memory that the server is reserved for an optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine, the systems-management software can turn on the server. Chapter 1. The System x3400 server 15 v If your operating system supports the systems-management software for various system resources and is shut down; The power-on LED flashes to...
... power is turned on . The amount of memory that the server is reserved for an optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine, the systems-management software can turn on the server. Chapter 1. The System x3400 server 15 v If your operating system supports the systems-management software for various system resources and is shut down; The power-on LED flashes to...
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... hold the power-control button for information about shutting down the operating system. v The server can press the power-control button to ac power, the server can be turned off automatically. While the server remains connected to a critical system failure. 16 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide v You can turn itself off as an...
... hold the power-control button for information about shutting down the operating system. v The server can press the power-control button to ac power, the server can be turned off automatically. While the server remains connected to a critical system failure. 16 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide v You can turn itself off as an...
