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...System x3400 server 1 Related documentation 1 Notices and statements in a rack 73 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2008 iii Contents Safety v Chapter 1. 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 ...
...System x3400 server 1 Related documentation 1 Notices and statements in a rack 73 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2008 iii Contents Safety v Chapter 1. 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 ...
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... 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 hot-swap SAS, hot-swap SATA, or Simple-swap SATA ... statement 111 Chinese Class A warning statement 111 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.
... 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 hot-swap SAS, hot-swap SATA, or Simple-swap SATA ... statement 111 Chinese Class A warning statement 111 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.
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For example, if a caution statement begins with translated versions of the caution or danger statement in the IBM Safety Information book. This number is used to read all caution and danger statements in this documentation begin ...number 1, translations for that comes with a number. Read any additional safety information that caution statement appear in the IBM Safety Information book under statement 1. Statement 1: vi System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Important: All caution and danger statements in this documentation before you install the device.
For example, if a caution statement begins with translated versions of the caution or danger statement in the IBM Safety Information book. This number is used to read all caution and danger statements in this documentation begin ...number 1, translations for that comes with a number. Read any additional safety information that caution statement appear in the IBM Safety Information book under statement 1. Statement 1: vi System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Important: All caution and danger statements in this documentation before you install the device.
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... the lithium battery, use only IBM Part Number 33F8354 or an equivalent type battery recommended by the same manufacturer. viii System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Do not: v Throw or immerse into water v Heat to more than 100°C (212°F) v Repair or disassemble Dispose of . If your system has a module containing a lithium...
... the lithium battery, use only IBM Part Number 33F8354 or an equivalent type battery recommended by the same manufacturer. viii System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Do not: v Throw or immerse into water v Heat to more than 100°C (212°F) v Repair or disassemble Dispose of . If your system has a module containing a lithium...
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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 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. 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 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. The device also might have more than one power cord.
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WARNING: Handling the cord on an IT power distribution system whose maximum phase to the information that is secured properly to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Statement 15: CAUTION: Make..., ensure that the rack 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. xii System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Statement 17: CAUTION: The following label indicates moving parts nearby. This ...
WARNING: Handling the cord on an IT power distribution system whose maximum phase to the information that is secured properly to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Statement 15: CAUTION: Make..., ensure that the rack 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. xii System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Statement 17: CAUTION: The following label indicates moving parts nearby. This ...
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... is based on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD. It contains information about the server and other IBM server products at http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/toolsctr/v1r0/index.jsp. 1. v Problem Determination and Service Guide This document is in PDF on IBM X-Architecture® technologies. The System x3400 server The IBM® System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976 is a 5-U-high...
... is based on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD. It contains information about the server and other IBM server products at http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/toolsctr/v1r0/index.jsp. 1. v Problem Determination and Service Guide This document is in PDF on IBM X-Architecture® technologies. The System x3400 server The IBM® System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976 is a 5-U-high...
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... 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 The documentation might be updated occasionally to include information about those features, or technical updates... that appear in this document. 1. The following steps. A danger statement is on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD. The actual procedure might vary slightly from the IBM Web site. These updates are not described in the multilingual Safety Information document, which damage could...
... 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 The documentation might be updated occasionally to include information about those features, or technical updates... that appear in this document. 1. The following steps. A danger statement is on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD. The actual procedure might vary slightly from the IBM Web site. These updates are not described in the multilingual Safety Information document, which damage could...
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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 components. 4 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide 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.
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 components. 4 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide 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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... mirroring, you can use to diagnose problems. v IBM Director IBM Director is a workgroup-hardware-management tool that supports high resolutions and includes many performance-enhancing features for up to 32 GB (reduced to centrally manage System x3400 servers. v Memory mirroring Some models support memory mirroring... CD" on the IBM Director CD. v Large system-memory capacity The server supports up to help you can use to 16 GB in DIMMs within the channels of the same branch must have at least two pairs of 6 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User...
... mirroring, you can use to diagnose problems. v IBM Director IBM Director is a workgroup-hardware-management tool that supports high resolutions and includes many performance-enhancing features for up to 32 GB (reduced to centrally manage System x3400 servers. v Memory mirroring Some models support memory mirroring... CD" on the IBM Director CD. v Large system-memory capacity The server supports up to help you can use to 16 GB in DIMMs within the channels of the same branch must have at least two pairs of 6 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User...
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...and repair problems. The server might have the following RAS features (the features vary depending on your IBM marketing representative or authorized reseller. The System x3400 server 7 v Redundant power capabilities Some models supports up to two 835-watt power supplies, which ...Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine, contact 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 Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) v Advanced Desktop Management Interface (DMI...
...and repair problems. The server might have the following RAS features (the features vary depending on your IBM marketing representative or authorized reseller. The System x3400 server 7 v Redundant power capabilities Some models supports up to two 835-watt power supplies, which ...Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine, contact 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 Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) v Advanced Desktop Management Interface (DMI...
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...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... Built-in, menu-driven setup, system configuration, and redundant array of independent disks (RAID) configuration v Built-in detail v Monitor the usage and performance of critical components, such as microprocessors, disks, and memory 2. may exclude holidays. 8 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide
...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... Built-in, menu-driven setup, system configuration, and redundant array of independent disks (RAID) configuration v Built-in detail v Monitor the usage and performance of critical components, such as microprocessors, disks, and memory 2. may exclude holidays. 8 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide
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... 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, configuring 83 SAS/SATA configuring 86 using 85 Serial ATA...system board 83 link status LED 14 modes 83 utility, enabling 83 example memory capacity 30 expansion card connectors 21 expansion slots 3, 5, 21 express configuration 89 external connectors 13, 20 F FCC Class A notice 109 features BMC 6 Machine Types 7973 and 7974 3 Machine Types 7975...See adapter hot-swap and hot-plug devices adapters 56 114 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide
... 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, configuring 83 SAS/SATA configuring 86 using 85 Serial ATA...system board 83 link status LED 14 modes 83 utility, enabling 83 example memory capacity 30 expansion card connectors 21 expansion slots 3, 5, 21 express configuration 89 external connectors 13, 20 F FCC Class A notice 109 features BMC 6 Machine Types 7973 and 7974 3 Machine Types 7975...See adapter hot-swap and hot-plug devices adapters 56 114 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide
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... 44 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 fan 56... 11 hot-swap hard disk drive activity 12 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 ...
... 44 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 fan 56... 11 hot-swap hard disk drive activity 12 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 ...
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...88 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 ...
...88 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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... Contents Safety v Chapter 1. Introduction 1 The 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 reliability guidelines 10 Working inside the...
... Contents Safety v Chapter 1. Introduction 1 The 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 reliability guidelines 10 Working inside the...
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Depending on page 9 for more detail information about the specifications and features and the installation of the features and specifications for Machine Type 7975 and 7976. Machine Types 7975 and 7976 features and specifications The following information is a summary of the components. 6 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: Installation 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 9 for more detail information about the specifications and features and the installation of the features and specifications for Machine Type 7975 and 7976. Machine Types 7975 and 7976 features and specifications The following information is a summary of the components. 6 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: Installation Guide See Chapter 2, "Installing options," on the server model, some features might not be available, or some specifications might not apply.
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... 42 controller, configuring 65 high performance modes 65 integrated on system board 65 link status LED 42 modes 65 example memory capacity 18 expansion slots 5, 7 express configuration 51 external connectors 40 F FCC Class A notice 99 features Machine Types 7973 and 7974 5 Machine Types 7975 and 7976 6 filler panel hard disk drive bay 8 removable-media... activity LED 39 SAS IDs 25 status LED 39 installation 23 specifications 5, 6 hot-swap SAS drives cabling 28 hot-swap SATA drives cabling 28 104 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: Installation Guide
... 42 controller, configuring 65 high performance modes 65 integrated on system board 65 link status LED 42 modes 65 example memory capacity 18 expansion slots 5, 7 express configuration 51 external connectors 40 F FCC Class A notice 99 features Machine Types 7973 and 7974 5 Machine Types 7975 and 7976 6 filler panel hard disk drive bay 8 removable-media... activity LED 39 SAS IDs 25 status LED 39 installation 23 specifications 5, 6 hot-swap SAS drives cabling 28 hot-swap SATA drives cabling 28 104 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: Installation Guide
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... Utility program 46 IBM Director 65 IBM Support Line 94 IDs for SAS hot-swap drives 25 IDs for SATA simple-swap drives 26 important notices 4 indicators 37 installation guidelines 9 installation order ... drive activity 38 hot-swap hard disk drive activity 39 hot-swap hard disk drive status 39 power-on 38 system-error 39 M Machine Types 7973 and 7974 features and specifications 5 Machine Types 7975 and 7976 features and specifications 6 major components 8 memory configuration 85 memory (continued) installing 16 problems 84 specifications 5, 6 memory capacity examples...
... Utility program 46 IBM Director 65 IBM Support Line 94 IDs for SAS hot-swap drives 25 IDs for SATA simple-swap drives 26 important notices 4 indicators 37 installation guidelines 9 installation order ... drive activity 38 hot-swap hard disk drive activity 39 hot-swap hard disk drive status 39 power-on 38 system-error 39 M Machine Types 7973 and 7974 features and specifications 5 Machine Types 7975 and 7976 features and specifications 6 major components 8 memory configuration 85 memory (continued) installing 16 problems 84 specifications 5, 6 memory capacity examples...
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... Setup and Installation CD 45 the IBM ServeRAID configuration utility 48 statements and notices 4 static electricity 11 static-sensitive devices, handling 11 status LEDs 37 support, web site 93 system board LEDs 91 system reliability 10 system specifications 5, 6 system specifications for Machine Types 7973 and 7974 5 system specifications for Machine Types 7975 and 7976 6 system-error LED 39 T tape drive...
... Setup and Installation CD 45 the IBM ServeRAID configuration utility 48 statements and notices 4 static electricity 11 static-sensitive devices, handling 11 status LEDs 37 support, web site 93 system board LEDs 91 system reliability 10 system specifications 5, 6 system specifications for Machine Types 7973 and 7974 5 system specifications for Machine Types 7975 and 7976 6 system-error LED 39 T tape drive...