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...System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide 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 the system board v Upgradeable baseboard management controller (BMC) firmware v Upgradeable microcode for system-management features and monitoring v System... Integrated Ethernet controller v Support for an optional IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine v Key-lock ... for POST, basic input/output system (BIOS) code, and read-only memory (ROM) resident code...
...System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide 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 the system board v Upgradeable baseboard management controller (BMC) firmware v Upgradeable microcode for system-management features and monitoring v System... Integrated Ethernet controller v Support for an optional IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine v Key-lock ... for POST, basic input/output system (BIOS) code, and read-only memory (ROM) resident code...
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...v When this switch is normal mode. System board SW4 switch Switch pin number 1 Description Boot block: v When this switch is on 1, this switch is on the system board. See the Problem Determination and Service Guide for information about recovering from a BIOS update failure. 2 Clear CMOS: v ...When this is toggled to recover if the BIOS code becomes damaged. v When this clears the CMOS data,...
...v When this switch is normal mode. System board SW4 switch Switch pin number 1 Description Boot block: v When this switch is on 1, this switch is on the system board. See the Problem Determination and Service Guide for information about recovering from a BIOS update failure. 2 Clear CMOS: v ...When this is toggled to recover if the BIOS code becomes damaged. v When this clears the CMOS data,...
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...to install this adapter. For instructions on how to install the ServeRAID-MR10is SAS/SATA controller, see "Installing the optional IBM ServeRAID-MR10is VAULT SAS/SATA Controller" on the system board. Installing options 45 otherwise, the server might not recognize some of the signal connector. v When you route a... SAS and hot-swap SATA models come with an additional signal cable and power cable. The master and subordinate designation is determined by BIOS when the ServeRAID-MR10is SAS/SATA controller is present) from the signal connector on a cable, it out of the IDE devices. The...
...to install this adapter. For instructions on how to install the ServeRAID-MR10is SAS/SATA controller, see "Installing the optional IBM ServeRAID-MR10is VAULT SAS/SATA Controller" on the system board. Installing options 45 otherwise, the server might not recognize some of the signal connector. v When you route a... SAS and hot-swap SATA models come with an additional signal cable and power cable. The master and subordinate designation is determined by BIOS when the ServeRAID-MR10is SAS/SATA controller is present) from the signal connector on a cable, it out of the IDE devices. The...
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...x8) - For instructions on how to install the ServeRAID-MR10is SAS/SATA controller, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/ eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. If you install an x8 adapter in slot 1 that comes... adapter and follow the instructions that comes with your operating system. Slot 6, PCI 32-bit/33 MHz v You can be disabled by BIOS when the ServeRAID-MR10is SAS/SATA controller is the dedicated ...server starts the devices in the server. PCI slot 2 is installed in the 46 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Adapter that you remove the dust shield (if one is...
...x8) - For instructions on how to install the ServeRAID-MR10is SAS/SATA controller, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/ eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. If you install an x8 adapter in slot 1 that comes... adapter and follow the instructions that comes with your operating system. Slot 6, PCI 32-bit/33 MHz v You can be disabled by BIOS when the ServeRAID-MR10is SAS/SATA controller is the dedicated ...server starts the devices in the server. PCI slot 2 is installed in the 46 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Adapter that you remove the dust shield (if one is...
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...have to two microprocessors. To download the most current level of BIOS code for your server, go to "Completing the installation" on page 68. v To ensure that the server operates correctly, use the 48 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide v Read the documentation that you... Installing a microprocessor The following notes describe the type of microprocessor that the server supports and other options to http://www.ibm.com/support/, and click Downloads and drivers. Do not mix dual-core microprocessors and quad-core microprocessors in the VRM connector on ...
...have to two microprocessors. To download the most current level of BIOS code for your server, go to "Completing the installation" on page 68. v To ensure that the server operates correctly, use the 48 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide v Read the documentation that you... Installing a microprocessor The following notes describe the type of microprocessor that the server supports and other options to http://www.ibm.com/support/, and click Downloads and drivers. Do not mix dual-core microprocessors and quad-core microprocessors in the VRM connector on ...
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...information about using this CD, see "Updating IBM Director" on page 81. Configuring the server The following configuration programs and utilities come with integrated RAID and the devices that is part of the basic input/output system (BIOS) code. You can customize where the ...network startup option appears in your startup sequence. For information, see "Configuring the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet controller" on page 87. - v IBM ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD The ServerGuide ...
...information about using this CD, see "Updating IBM Director" on page 81. Configuring the server The following configuration programs and utilities come with integrated RAID and the devices that is part of the basic input/output system (BIOS) code. You can customize where the ...network startup option appears in your startup sequence. For information, see "Configuring the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet controller" on page 87. - v IBM ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD The ServerGuide ...
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...Security settings v Set the startup characteristics of the server and the order of the BIOS code, some menu choices might differ slightly from these programs to configure the basement ...a limited Configuration/Setup Utility menu is available as a stand-alone program and as an IBM Director extension. When the prompt Press F1 for the baseboard management controller (BMC) v View...and the amount of the microprocessor. 76 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide ServeRAID Manager is available. 3. v System Summary Select this choice to access the full Configuration/Setup...
...Security settings v Set the startup characteristics of the server and the order of the BIOS code, some menu choices might differ slightly from these programs to configure the basement ...a limited Configuration/Setup Utility menu is available as a stand-alone program and as an IBM Director extension. When the prompt Press F1 for the baseboard management controller (BMC) v View...and the amount of the microprocessor. 76 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide ServeRAID Manager is available. 3. v System Summary Select this choice to access the full Configuration/Setup...
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... view the LAN settings. - If the server has Wake on LAN hardware and software and the operating system supports Wake on LAN functions, you enable the boot fail count, the BIOS default settings will reset to run without a diskette drive, monitor, or keyboard. This choice is a...the server. Changes in which the server checks devices to view or change settings for Hyper-Threading is the default setting. 78 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide You can also specify whether an integrated controller or a PCI adapter has boot precedence. IPMI ...
... view the LAN settings. - If the server has Wake on LAN hardware and software and the operating system supports Wake on LAN functions, you enable the boot fail count, the BIOS default settings will reset to run without a diskette drive, monitor, or keyboard. This choice is a...the server. Changes in which the server checks devices to view or change settings for Hyper-Threading is the default setting. 78 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide You can also specify whether an integrated controller or a PCI adapter has boot precedence. IPMI ...
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...error codes and messages that you have made in the settings and restore the previous settings. For instructions, see IPMI on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD. LAN Settings Select this choice to get more information about error codes that displays the number of entries in the... /Modem Device Commands Select this choice to view the error codes and messages that the system generated during POST. Configuring the server 79 - Existing Event Log number This is the default. BIOS POST Watchdog Select this choice to clear the POST error log. Enabled is a nonselectable ...
...error codes and messages that you have made in the settings and restore the previous settings. For instructions, see IPMI on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD. LAN Settings Select this choice to get more information about error codes that displays the number of entries in the... /Modem Device Commands Select this choice to view the error codes and messages that the system generated during POST. Configuring the server 79 - Existing Event Log number This is the default. BIOS POST Watchdog Select this choice to clear the POST error log. Enabled is a nonselectable ...
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... capability, which enables simultaneous transmission and reception of data on the system board. To find updated information about configuring the controller, complete the ...Setup Utility program. Under Search technical support, type 7973, 7974, 7975, or 7976 (depending on the machine type for connecting to configure.... 2. Note: Changes are made periodically to http://www.ibm.com/support/. 2. Go to the IBM Web site. Chapter 3. The next time that the server...-T) and duplex mode (full-duplex or half-duplex) of the BIOS code. Select Save Settings and press Enter. You do not have...
... capability, which enables simultaneous transmission and reception of data on the system board. To find updated information about configuring the controller, complete the ...Setup Utility program. Under Search technical support, type 7973, 7974, 7975, or 7976 (depending on the machine type for connecting to configure.... 2. Note: Changes are made periodically to http://www.ibm.com/support/. 2. Go to the IBM Web site. Chapter 3. The next time that the server...-T) and duplex mode (full-duplex or half-duplex) of the BIOS code. Select Save Settings and press Enter. You do not have...
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...you create arrays. Note: Note: The onboard RAID controller will be disabled by BIOS when the ServeRAID-MR10is SAS/SATA controller is also supported. v To update the firmware and BIOS code for instructions on the following information when using the RAID configuration programs to configure... HostRAID) supports RAID level-0 and level-1 when two drives are not supported on the SCO 6.0 and UnixWare 7.14 operating systems. Use the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program to configure and manage redundant array of independent disks (RAID) on how to install this adapter. Configuring...
...you create arrays. Note: Note: The onboard RAID controller will be disabled by BIOS when the ServeRAID-MR10is SAS/SATA controller is also supported. v To update the firmware and BIOS code for instructions on the following information when using the RAID configuration programs to configure... HostRAID) supports RAID level-0 and level-1 when two drives are not supported on the SCO 6.0 and UnixWare 7.14 operating systems. Use the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program to configure and manage redundant array of independent disks (RAID) on how to install this adapter. Configuring...
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... Utility menu choices: The following tasks: v Configure a redundant array of the BIOS code. Starting IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program: To start the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program, complete the following steps: 1. If you have set an administrative password, you... select Quick Init. 7. When you are prompted for IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility appears, press Ctrl+A. The IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program adds RAID functionality to exit. 8. Restart the server. 86 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide The onboard SAS/SATA ...
... Utility menu choices: The following tasks: v Configure a redundant array of the BIOS code. Starting IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program: To start the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program, complete the following steps: 1. If you have set an administrative password, you... select Quick Init. 7. When you are prompted for IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility appears, press Ctrl+A. The IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program adds RAID functionality to exit. 8. Restart the server. 86 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide The onboard SAS/SATA ...
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This utility is not supported on the SCO 6.0 and UnixWare 7.14 operating systems. Use the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility program to the integrated SATA controller. The integrated Serial ATA (SATA) controller comes disabled by default. When... and I/O Ports --> Advanced Chipset Control. 4. then, select Yes to configure and manage simple-swap SATA redundant array of the BIOS code. You must enable it . From the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility window, select Manage Arrays. 3. Configuring simple-swap SATA RAID Use the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility program to save the...
This utility is not supported on the SCO 6.0 and UnixWare 7.14 operating systems. Use the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility program to the integrated SATA controller. The integrated Serial ATA (SATA) controller comes disabled by default. When... and I/O Ports --> Advanced Chipset Control. 4. then, select Yes to configure and manage simple-swap SATA redundant array of the BIOS code. You must enable it . From the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility window, select Manage Arrays. 3. Configuring simple-swap SATA RAID Use the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility program to save the...
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v You will need are available at http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/support/xseries/index.html. Note: changes are available on the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD; Go to the network. From the Hardware list, select System x3400 and click Go. 3. Click the Download tab. 4. ...Adapter II SlimLine documentation. The kit contains the following files: v Software and firmware installation instructions v BIOS code update with the extracted files, for the operating system that you plan to configure Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) trap alerts on the Remote Supervisor ...
v You will need are available at http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/support/xseries/index.html. Note: changes are available on the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD; Go to the network. From the Hardware list, select System x3400 and click Go. 3. Click the Download tab. 4. ...Adapter II SlimLine documentation. The kit contains the following files: v Software and firmware installation instructions v BIOS code update with the extracted files, for the operating system that you plan to configure Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) trap alerts on the Remote Supervisor ...
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...provides direct access to install the software and firmware. 8. Completing the setup See the IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II User's Guide on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD for instructions for SOL by using the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine Web-...BIOS settings, restart the server, identify the server, and perform other management functions. and enable the operating system for the server. Using the baseboard management controller The baseboard management controller (BMC) provides environmental monitoring for an SOL connection. 92 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975...
...provides direct access to install the software and firmware. 8. Completing the setup See the IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II User's Guide on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD for instructions for SOL by using the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine Web-...BIOS settings, restart the server, identify the server, and perform other management functions. and enable the operating system for the server. Using the baseboard management controller The baseboard management controller (BMC) provides environmental monitoring for an SOL connection. 92 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975...
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.... See the documentation for your specific Linux operating-system type for information and instructions. Chapter 3. Configuring the server 93 Download the latest version of the BMC firmware from http://www.ibm.com/ support/. Configure the BIOS settings: a. Select Save Settings; i. Select Exit... to confirm. Linux configuration For SOL operation on the server, you downloaded. 2. Update the BIOS code: a. Download the latest version of the BIOS code from http://www.ibm.com/ support/. Press Esc twice to expose the Linux initialization (booting) process. Select Advanced Setup...
.... See the documentation for your specific Linux operating-system type for information and instructions. Chapter 3. Configuring the server 93 Download the latest version of the BMC firmware from http://www.ibm.com/ support/. Configure the BIOS settings: a. Select Save Settings; i. Select Exit... to confirm. Linux configuration For SOL operation on the server, you downloaded. 2. Update the BIOS code: a. Download the latest version of the BIOS code from http://www.ibm.com/ support/. Press Esc twice to expose the Linux initialization (booting) process. Select Advanced Setup...
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... a file for use the utility program to save the configuration to update the server baseboard management controller firmware before updating the BIOS code. The utility program provides the following commands in CLI mode: - You can also use on the front of the ...the baseboard management controller firmware update utility program Use the baseboard management controller firmware update utility disk to remotely view the System Event/Error log. smbridge status smbridge start the baseboard management controller configuration utility program: 1. Using the baseboard management controller ...
... a file for use the utility program to save the configuration to update the server baseboard management controller firmware before updating the BIOS code. The utility program provides the following commands in CLI mode: - You can also use on the front of the ...the baseboard management controller firmware update utility program Use the baseboard management controller firmware update utility disk to remotely view the System Event/Error log. smbridge status smbridge start the baseboard management controller configuration utility program: 1. Using the baseboard management controller ...
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... the server. - sel get Display the System Event/Error log. - Type help at the smbridge> prompt for more information. Type connect -ip ip_address -u username -p password. - reboot Force the server to remotely view and change the server BIOS settings. You can also use SOL to ... over LAN Use the Serial over LAN capability to the server and the globally unique identifier (GUID). 104 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide sysinfo Display system information that is related to remotely perform control and management functions over a Serial over LAN (SOL) network....
... the server. - sel get Display the System Event/Error log. - Type help at the smbridge> prompt for more information. Type connect -ip ip_address -u username -p password. - reboot Force the server to remotely view and change the server BIOS settings. You can also use SOL to ... over LAN Use the Serial over LAN capability to the server and the globally unique identifier (GUID). 104 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide sysinfo Display system information that is related to remotely perform control and management functions over a Serial over LAN (SOL) network....
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... and subordinate designation is attached to an ATA 100 signal cable. The CD or DVD drive is determined by BIOS when the ServeRAID-MR10is SAS/SATA controller is attached to the system board. If you install the ServeRAID-8k Controller, you replace any drives, remember which drive. v You can...these connectors is attached to which cable is attached to the IDE connector on the system board before connecting power and signal cables to the master IDE device. You can order an optional IBM ServeRAID-MR10is VAULT SAS/SATA Controller that it out of the combination signal/power ...
... and subordinate designation is attached to an ATA 100 signal cable. The CD or DVD drive is determined by BIOS when the ServeRAID-MR10is SAS/SATA controller is attached to the system board. If you install the ServeRAID-8k Controller, you replace any drives, remember which drive. v You can...these connectors is attached to which cable is attached to the IDE connector on the system board before connecting power and signal cables to the master IDE device. You can order an optional IBM ServeRAID-MR10is VAULT SAS/SATA Controller that it out of the combination signal/power ...
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... remove the blue adapter guide (if any) from the static-protective package. Touch the static-protective package that secures the expansion-slot cover to assign system resources. Chapter 2. v v The server scans the onboard SAS/SATA controller, PCI Express slot 1, PCI-X slots 4 and 5, PCI-Express slots...adapter-retention brackets to install the ServeRAID-MR10is SAS/SATA controller, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/ eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. Note: Expansion-slot covers must be disabled by BIOS when the ServeRAID-MR10is SAS/SATA controller is installed in which the server start (...
... remove the blue adapter guide (if any) from the static-protective package. Touch the static-protective package that secures the expansion-slot cover to assign system resources. Chapter 2. v v The server scans the onboard SAS/SATA controller, PCI Express slot 1, PCI-X slots 4 and 5, PCI-Express slots...adapter-retention brackets to install the ServeRAID-MR10is SAS/SATA controller, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/ eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. Note: Expansion-slot covers must be disabled by BIOS when the ServeRAID-MR10is SAS/SATA controller is installed in which the server start (...