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...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... 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, ...
...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... 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, ...
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...nearby. Statement 15: CAUTION: Make sure that is provided with this product or cords associated with accessories sold with your system electrical requirements do not exceed branch circuit protection requirements. Wash hands after handling. ADVERTENCIA: El contacto con el cable ... otros riesgos reproductivos. Lávese las manos después de usar el producto. This product is suitable for electrical specifications. xii System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Statement 13: DANGER Overloading a branch circuit is potentially a fire hazard and a shock hazard...
...nearby. Statement 15: CAUTION: Make sure that is provided with this product or cords associated with accessories sold with your system electrical requirements do not exceed branch circuit protection requirements. Wash hands after handling. ADVERTENCIA: El contacto con el cable ... otros riesgos reproductivos. Lávese las manos después de usar el producto. This product is suitable for electrical specifications. xii System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Statement 13: DANGER Overloading a branch circuit is potentially a fire hazard and a shock hazard...
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... 0 to 80% Heat output: Approximate heat output in .) v Weight: 20 kg (42 lb) to determine the type and speed of the microprocessors. The System x3400 server 3 Table 1. CD-RW (optional) - Two PCI-X 64-bit/133 MHz slots Acoustical noise emissions: v Sound power, idling: 5.6 bel v Sound ...-management optional features in . Maximum: 240 V ac v Input kilovolt-amperes (kVA) approximately: - Actual sound-pressure levels in . Features and specifications Microprocessor: v Supports up to two Intel® Pentium® dual-core processors v 4 MB shared Level-2 cache v 667, 1066, or 1333...
... 0 to 80% Heat output: Approximate heat output in .) v Weight: 20 kg (42 lb) to determine the type and speed of the microprocessors. The System x3400 server 3 Table 1. CD-RW (optional) - Two PCI-X 64-bit/133 MHz slots Acoustical noise emissions: v Sound power, idling: 5.6 bel v Sound ...-management optional features in . Maximum: 240 V ac v Input kilovolt-amperes (kVA) approximately: - Actual sound-pressure levels in . Features and specifications Microprocessor: v Supports up to two Intel® Pentium® dual-core processors v 4 MB shared Level-2 cache v 667, 1066, or 1333...
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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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... and are required to eight hot-swap drives when you order the 4-drive backplane option kit. Features and specifications Microprocessor: v Supports up to provide redundancy in mirrored mode) v Types: PC2-5300, ECC fully-buffered ... 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 rear) v Keyboard port...Input voltage and frequency ranges automatically selected v Input voltage low range: - The System x3400 server 5
... and are required to eight hot-swap drives when you order the 4-drive backplane option kit. Features and specifications Microprocessor: v Supports up to provide redundancy in mirrored mode) v Types: PC2-5300, ECC fully-buffered ... 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 rear) v Keyboard port...Input voltage and frequency ranges automatically selected v Input voltage low range: - The System x3400 server 5
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...server components when the server is powered-on hot-swap components.) See the instructions for removing and installing a specific hot-swap component for the server, monitor, and other grounding system when working on the server, reinstall all important data before turning on . v Blue on . v When... grip the component to halt, which means that you are met: v Each of data. Operating the server for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/ eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. - v For a list of supported options for extended periods of the server. v Orange on a component...
...server components when the server is powered-on hot-swap components.) See the instructions for removing and installing a specific hot-swap component for the server, monitor, and other grounding system when working on the server, reinstall all important data before turning on . v Blue on . v When... grip the component to halt, which means that you are met: v Each of data. Operating the server for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/ eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. - v For a list of supported options for extended periods of the server. v Orange on a component...
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...then, select your changes. The server comes with the latest DDR2 667 MHz DRAM fully buffered DIMM specification. Memory mirroring replicates and stores data on page 76). v The DIMM options that are available ...type, speed, and technology. These DIMMs must enable memory mirroring through the Configuration/Setup Utility program (see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/; For a list of supported options for the server. However, DIMM connectors 3,...use memory mirroring, consider the following information: 28 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide
...then, select your changes. The server comes with the latest DDR2 667 MHz DRAM fully buffered DIMM specification. Memory mirroring replicates and stores data on page 76). v The DIMM options that are available ...type, speed, and technology. These DIMMs must enable memory mirroring through the Configuration/Setup Utility program (see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/; For a list of supported options for the server. However, DIMM connectors 3,...use memory mirroring, consider the following information: 28 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide
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... connectors and the VRM connector. v To order additional microprocessor options, contact your IBM marketing representative or authorized reseller. b. Lift up the power-supply cage handle and...Remove the microprocessor air baffle by applying pressure on page 21 for this server; Rotate the rear system fan air baffle up until the retainer latch locks the cage in the VRM connector: a. Install...side cover" on page 22. 2. Configuration/Setup Utility program to determine the specific type of microprocessor that the VRM keys align correctly with the slot connector. Turn the...
... connectors and the VRM connector. v To order additional microprocessor options, contact your IBM marketing representative or authorized reseller. b. Lift up the power-supply cage handle and...Remove the microprocessor air baffle by applying pressure on page 21 for this server; Rotate the rear system fan air baffle up until the retainer latch locks the cage in the VRM connector: a. Install...side cover" on page 22. 2. Configuration/Setup Utility program to determine the specific type of microprocessor that the VRM keys align correctly with the slot connector. Turn the...
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...might malfunction if these options are used by the installed PCI, PCI Express, or PCI-X devices. - This choice is on page 80. - IPMI Specification Version This is a nonselectable menu item that displays the IPMI and BMC versions. - Power-on Password Select this choice to find a boot record. Startup.../Setup Utility menu. Make changes to the serial/modem device commands, the POST watchdog settings and to view or clear the system event log. If system event log clearing is the default setting. 78 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Disabled is enabled, it finds.
...might malfunction if these options are used by the installed PCI, PCI Express, or PCI-X devices. - This choice is on page 80. - IPMI Specification Version This is a nonselectable menu item that displays the IPMI and BMC versions. - Power-on Password Select this choice to find a boot record. Startup.../Setup Utility menu. Make changes to the serial/modem device commands, the POST watchdog settings and to view or clear the system event log. If system event log clearing is the default setting. 78 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Disabled is enabled, it finds.
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...CD mode, as an installed program. To change settings for attached devices. The configuration is appropriate for additional information about a specific object in the ServeRAID Manager tree, select the object and click Actions → Hints and tips. Configuring the server 89 In... the controller. 2. Before you want to apply the new configuration, click Yes. See the ServeRAID documentation on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD for your operating system. 6. Click Express configuration. 4. Exit from ServeRAID Manager and remove the CD from the Help menu. For information ...
...CD mode, as an installed program. To change settings for attached devices. The configuration is appropriate for additional information about a specific object in the ServeRAID Manager tree, select the object and click Actions → Hints and tips. Configuring the server 89 In... the controller. 2. Before you want to apply the new configuration, click Yes. See the ServeRAID documentation on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD for your operating system. 6. Click Express configuration. 4. Exit from ServeRAID Manager and remove the CD from the Help menu. For information ...
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..., following the instructions that come with the update file that you downloaded. 2. then, make sure that you must configure the Linux operating system to enable SOL: 1. f. h. i. j. then, press Enter. Configuring the server 93 Update the BIOS code, following the instructions that...and Advanced Setup sections of the BIOS code from http://www.ibm.com/ support/. then, make sure that Yes, exit the Setup Utility is selected; g. See the documentation for your specific Linux operating-system type for information and instructions. BIOS update and configuration Complete the...
..., following the instructions that come with the update file that you downloaded. 2. then, make sure that you must configure the Linux operating system to enable SOL: 1. f. h. i. j. then, press Enter. Configuring the server 93 Update the BIOS code, following the instructions that...and Advanced Setup sections of the BIOS code from http://www.ibm.com/ support/. then, make sure that Yes, exit the Setup Utility is selected; g. See the documentation for your specific Linux operating-system type for information and instructions. BIOS update and configuration Complete the...
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...recycling, or proper disposal of life EEE as applicable throughout the European 108 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Consult your local IBM representative. For information on the battery available prior to countries within the ...specific battery information. Customer participation is to be available in EEE. Recycling facilities may contain a sealed lead acid, nickel cadmium, nickel metal hydride, lithium, or lithium ion battery. For Taiwan: Please recycle batteries. For information on the environment and human health due to http://www.ibm.com/ibm...
...recycling, or proper disposal of life EEE as applicable throughout the European 108 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Consult your local IBM representative. For information on the battery available prior to countries within the ...specific battery information. Customer participation is to be available in EEE. Recycling facilities may contain a sealed lead acid, nickel cadmium, nickel metal hydride, lithium, or lithium ion battery. For Taiwan: Please recycle batteries. For information on the environment and human health due to http://www.ibm.com/ibm...
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... 46 scanning order 47 ServeRAID 56 ServeRAID-8k installing 57 ServeRAID-MR10is installing 60 specifications 3, 4 administrator password 77, 80 advanced setup 78 Array Configuration Utility 87 arrays SAS/SATA using IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility to configure 85 arrays, using ServeRAID Manager 88 attention notices 2...-8k adapter 57 the ServeRAID-MR10is adapter 60 cache control 78 caution statements 2 CD drive activity LED 12 eject button 11 specifications 3, 4 Class A electronic emission notice 109 command-line interface commands identify 103 power 103 sel 103 sysinfo 103 for remote...
... 46 scanning order 47 ServeRAID 56 ServeRAID-8k installing 57 ServeRAID-MR10is installing 60 specifications 3, 4 administrator password 77, 80 advanced setup 78 Array Configuration Utility 87 arrays SAS/SATA using IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility to configure 85 arrays, using ServeRAID Manager 88 attention notices 2...-8k adapter 57 the ServeRAID-MR10is adapter 60 cache control 78 caution statements 2 CD drive activity LED 12 eject button 11 specifications 3, 4 Class A electronic emission notice 109 command-line interface commands identify 103 power 103 sel 103 sysinfo 103 for remote...
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...hot-swap and hot-plug devices adapters 56 114 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide connector (continued) mouse 14 parallel 14 power cord 14 serial 1 14 serial 2 14 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 11, 14 video 14 connectors system board 21 controller BMC 6 enabling 77 Ethernet, ...70 removing 26 creating a Serial ATA RAID array 88 custom configuration 90 D danger statements 2 data rate, Ethernet 83 diskette drive installing 36 specifications 3, 4 drive bay EMC shield 36 cables 44 hot-swap installation 41 removable-media 36 simple-swap 43 drives hot-swap SAS cabling 45 hot...
...hot-swap and hot-plug devices adapters 56 114 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide connector (continued) mouse 14 parallel 14 power cord 14 serial 1 14 serial 2 14 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 11, 14 video 14 connectors system board 21 controller BMC 6 enabling 77 Ethernet, ...70 removing 26 creating a Serial ATA RAID array 88 custom configuration 90 D danger statements 2 data rate, Ethernet 83 diskette drive installing 36 specifications 3, 4 drive bay EMC shield 36 cables 44 hot-swap installation 41 removable-media 36 simple-swap 43 drives hot-swap SAS cabling 45 hot...
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...important notices 2 indicators 10 installation guidelines 22 installation order hard disk drives 43 memory modules 30, 31 installing adapters 47 an IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine 65 cover 70 diskette drive 36 hot-plug adapter 56, 65 hot-swap drives 41 hot-swap ...hot-swap hard disk drive status 12 power-on 11 system board 22 system-error 11 M Machine Types 7973 and 7974 features and specifications 3 Machine Types 7975 and 7976 features and specifications 4 major components 17 in server 17 memory installing 28 specifications 3, 4 memory capacity examples 30 memory installation sequence ...
...important notices 2 indicators 10 installation guidelines 22 installation order hard disk drives 43 memory modules 30, 31 installing adapters 47 an IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine 65 cover 70 diskette drive 36 hot-plug adapter 56, 65 hot-swap drives 41 hot-swap ...hot-swap hard disk drive status 12 power-on 11 system board 22 system-error 11 M Machine Types 7973 and 7974 features and specifications 3 Machine Types 7975 and 7976 features and specifications 4 major components 17 in server 17 memory installing 28 specifications 3, 4 memory capacity examples 30 memory installation sequence ...
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network operating system (NOS) installation ...ATA 87 ServeRAID Manager 88 support 7 related documentation 1 reliability features 7 reliability, system 23 Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine cabling 91 installing firmware 91 setting up 90 Remote... 15 xii Statement 2 viii Statement 3 ix Statement 4 x Statement 5 x Statement 8 xi system reliability considerations 23 when the server is on self-test (POST) error log 79 processor control...button 11 power supply hot-swap installing 53 installing 54 replacing 52 safety 52 specifications 3, 5 power-cord connector 14 power-cord safety xii power-on LED 11 ...
network operating system (NOS) installation ...ATA 87 ServeRAID Manager 88 support 7 related documentation 1 reliability features 7 reliability, system 23 Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine cabling 91 installing firmware 91 setting up 90 Remote... 15 xii Statement 2 viii Statement 3 ix Statement 4 x Statement 5 x Statement 8 xi system reliability considerations 23 when the server is on self-test (POST) error log 79 processor control...button 11 power supply hot-swap installing 53 installing 54 replacing 52 safety 52 specifications 3, 5 power-cord connector 14 power-cord safety xii power-on LED 11 ...
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... the IBM ServeRAID configuration utility 86 startup sequence 78 statements and notices 2 static electricity 24 static-sensitive devices, handling 24 status LEDs 10 supervisor password See administrator password switches on the system board 19 system board...connectors 18 LEDs 22 option connectors 21 switches 19 system event/error log 79 system reliability 23 system specifications 3, 4 system specifications for Machine Types 7973 and 7974 3 system specifications for Machine Types 7975 and 7976 4 system-error LED 11 systems management 8 systems-management support overview 7 T temperature 3, 4 ...
... the IBM ServeRAID configuration utility 86 startup sequence 78 statements and notices 2 static electricity 24 static-sensitive devices, handling 24 status LEDs 10 supervisor password See administrator password switches on the system board 19 system board...connectors 18 LEDs 22 option connectors 21 switches 19 system event/error log 79 system reliability 23 system specifications 3, 4 system specifications for Machine Types 7973 and 7974 3 system specifications for Machine Types 7975 and 7976 4 system-error LED 11 systems management 8 systems-management support overview 7 T temperature 3, 4 ...
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...88 ServerGuide 81 the Adaptec RAID configuration utility program 87 the baseboard management controller utility programs 92 the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program 86 the RAID configuration programs 84 utility Array Configuration 87 Configuration/Setup 76 Ethernet ... specifications 3, 4 viewing the configuration Configuration/Setup Utility 76 SAS/SATA controller 87 Serial ATA controller 88 ServeRAID Manager 90 W Web site compatible options 23, 28 IBM support 2 ServerGuide 81 ServerProven list 23, 28, 46 xSeries Systems Management 9 weight 3, 4, 5 118 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, ...
...88 ServerGuide 81 the Adaptec RAID configuration utility program 87 the baseboard management controller utility programs 92 the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program 86 the RAID configuration programs 84 utility Array Configuration 87 Configuration/Setup 76 Ethernet ... specifications 3, 4 viewing the configuration Configuration/Setup Utility 76 SAS/SATA controller 87 Serial ATA controller 88 ServeRAID Manager 90 W Web site compatible options 23, 28 IBM support 2 ServerGuide 81 ServerProven list 23, 28, 46 xSeries Systems Management 9 weight 3, 4, 5 118 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, ...
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...utility program 61 Using the baseboard management controller utility programs 63 Using the Boot Menu program 64 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2008 iii Server controls, LEDs, and power 37 Front view 37 Rear view 40 Server power features... IBM Documentation CD 3 Hardware and software requirements 3 Using the Documentation Browser 3 Notices and statements in this document 4 Machine Types 7973 and 7974 features and specifications 5 Machine Types 7975 and 7976 features and specifications 6 Major components of the server 8 Chapter 2. Installing options 9 Installation guidelines 9 System...
...utility program 61 Using the baseboard management controller utility programs 63 Using the Boot Menu program 64 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2008 iii Server controls, LEDs, and power 37 Front view 37 Rear view 40 Server power features... IBM Documentation CD 3 Hardware and software requirements 3 Using the Documentation Browser 3 Notices and statements in this document 4 Machine Types 7973 and 7974 features and specifications 5 Machine Types 7975 and 7976 features and specifications 6 Major components of the server 8 Chapter 2. Installing options 9 Installation guidelines 9 System...
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... after handling. xii System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: Installation Guide WARNING: Handling the cord on an IT power distribution system whose maximum phase to the information that is provided with this product or cords associated with accessories sold with your system electrical requirements do not... expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to avoid tipping when the server unit is suitable for electrical specifications. ADVERTENCIA: El contacto con el cable de este producto o con cables de accesorios que se venden junto con este producto, pueden ...
... after handling. xii System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: Installation Guide WARNING: Handling the cord on an IT power distribution system whose maximum phase to the information that is provided with this product or cords associated with accessories sold with your system electrical requirements do not... expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to avoid tipping when the server unit is suitable for electrical specifications. ADVERTENCIA: El contacto con el cable de este producto o con cables de accesorios que se venden junto con este producto, pueden ...