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... mirrored mode) v Types: PC2-5300, ECC fully-buffered with double-data-rate 2 (DDR2) SDRAM v Connectors: eight dual inline memory module (DIMM) connectors, two-way interleaved Drives (depending on the model): v Diskette (optional): External USB diskette drive v Hard disk drive: SATA v One of the following information is a high-level summary of optional features installed and the power-management optional features in accordance with SVGA and VGA - 16 MB SDRAM video memory Diagnostic LEDs: v Fans v Memory v Power supply Expansion slots (depending on the server model...
... mirrored mode) v Types: PC2-5300, ECC fully-buffered with double-data-rate 2 (DDR2) SDRAM v Connectors: eight dual inline memory module (DIMM) connectors, two-way interleaved Drives (depending on the model): v Diskette (optional): External USB diskette drive v Hard disk drive: SATA v One of the following information is a high-level summary of optional features installed and the power-management optional features in accordance with SVGA and VGA - 16 MB SDRAM video memory Diagnostic LEDs: v Fans v Memory v Power supply Expansion slots (depending on the server model...
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... v Diagnostic support of ServeRAID adapters v Error codes and messages v Error correcting code (ECC) double-data-rate 2 (DDR2) synchronous dynamic random-access memory (SDRAM) with serial presence detect (SPD) v Error logging of POST failures v Hot-swap Serial 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 management controller (BMC) or service processor v Power management...
... v Diagnostic support of ServeRAID adapters v Error codes and messages v Error correcting code (ECC) double-data-rate 2 (DDR2) synchronous dynamic random-access memory (SDRAM) with serial presence detect (SPD) v Error logging of POST failures v Hot-swap Serial 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 management controller (BMC) or service processor v Power management...
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...that there is on the Ethernet connector on the Ethernet port. 14 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide USB connectors Connect USB devices to these connectors. When this connector. Serial 2 connector Connect a 9-pin serial device to this connector. When this connector to connect the server to a network. Mouse connector Connect a mouse device to this connector. Ethernet link status LED This LED is activity between the server and the network. Serial 1 connector Connect a 9-pin serial device to this connector. Video connector Connect a monitor to this...
...that there is on the Ethernet connector on the Ethernet port. 14 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide USB connectors Connect USB devices to these connectors. When this connector. Serial 2 connector Connect a 9-pin serial device to this connector. When this connector to connect the server to a network. Mouse connector Connect a mouse device to this connector. Ethernet link status LED This LED is activity between the server and the network. Serial 1 connector Connect a 9-pin serial device to this connector. Video connector Connect a monitor to this...
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... server operates correctly, use the 48 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide You can remove the rear adapter-retention bracket and secure all quad-core microprocessors in the server. Installing a microprocessor The following notes describe the type of microprocessor that the server supports and other options to install or remove, do not block the flow of air from the fans. 11. To download the most current level of BIOS code...
... server operates correctly, use the 48 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide You can remove the rear adapter-retention bracket and secure all quad-core microprocessors in the server. Installing a microprocessor The following notes describe the type of microprocessor that the server supports and other options to install or remove, do not block the flow of air from the fans. 11. To download the most current level of BIOS code...
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...server. 72 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Connecting external devices If you install a supported optional adapter, you can attach external devices to the server. Follow the instructions that come with the server for information about setting up, configuring, and using the adapter. For information about reconfiguring the disk arrays. The Configuration/Setup Utility program starts automatically so that you can save the new configuration settings. For additional information, see the documentation that comes with the device. 2. Power cords Mouse Keyboard...
...server. 72 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Connecting external devices If you install a supported optional adapter, you can attach external devices to the server. Follow the instructions that come with the server for information about setting up, configuring, and using the adapter. For information about reconfiguring the disk arrays. The Configuration/Setup Utility program starts automatically so that you can save the new configuration settings. For additional information, see the documentation that comes with the device. 2. Power cords Mouse Keyboard...
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... program detects the server model and hardware options that are supported on the Configuration/Setup Utility menu only if an optional IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine is on all features are installed and uses that is available from the CD v Detects installed hardware options and provides updated device drivers for the password. You can change the switch position of the ServerGuide program. The ServerGuide program simplifies operating-system installations by providing updated device drivers and, in some cases, installing them automatically...
... program detects the server model and hardware options that are supported on the Configuration/Setup Utility menu only if an optional IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine is on all features are installed and uses that is available from the CD v Detects installed hardware options and provides updated device drivers for the password. You can change the switch position of the ServerGuide program. The ServerGuide program simplifies operating-system installations by providing updated device drivers and, in some cases, installing them automatically...
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... can run the RAID configuration programs to create logical drives. v Start the operating-system installation. It provides the device drivers that you do not need your operating-system CD. The actual procedure might vary slightly from the IBM Web site: Note: Changes are required to set up the server model. v View the readme file to review installation tips for newer device drivers. v Select your operating system and adapter. At this document. 1. v Provides diskette-free installation for supported Windows operating systems v Includes...
... can run the RAID configuration programs to create logical drives. v Start the operating-system installation. It provides the device drivers that you do not need your operating-system CD. The actual procedure might vary slightly from the IBM Web site: Note: Changes are required to set up the server model. v View the readme file to review installation tips for newer device drivers. v Select your operating system and adapter. At this document. 1. v Provides diskette-free installation for supported Windows operating systems v Includes...
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... (→) key to set any jumpers or configure the controller. To use to address the controller. From the Configuration/Setup Utility main menu, select Devices and I/O Ports and press Enter. 2. Under Search technical support, type 7973, 7974, 7975 or 7976 (depending on the machine type for your server model), and click Search. 3. You can use the Boot Menu program, complete the following steps. It provides an interface for your operating system. To find updated information about configuring the controller, complete...
... (→) key to set any jumpers or configure the controller. To use to address the controller. From the Configuration/Setup Utility main menu, select Devices and I/O Ports and press Enter. 2. Under Search technical support, type 7973, 7974, 7975 or 7976 (depending on the machine type for your server model), and click Search. 3. You can use the Boot Menu program, complete the following steps. It provides an interface for your operating system. To find updated information about configuring the controller, complete...
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... devices v Set protocol parameters on the Web page to configure the ServeRAID 8k-l SAS Controller. f. Click the link for the executable (.exe) file to download the file, and follow the instructions on hard disk drives 84 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Updating IBM Director If you plan to use IBM Director to perform the following steps. Use these programs as Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server, see the software...
... devices v Set protocol parameters on the Web page to configure the ServeRAID 8k-l SAS Controller. f. Click the link for the executable (.exe) file to download the file, and follow the instructions on hard disk drives 84 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Updating IBM Director If you plan to use IBM Director to perform the following steps. Use these programs as Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server, see the software...
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... UnixWare 7.14 operating systems. Use the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility program to type the password. 3. The integrated Serial ATA (SATA) controller comes disabled by default. If you have set an administrator password, you can use it and install the device drivers before you are available on the IBM ServeRAID-8e (Adaptec HostRAID) Support CD that comes with no ServeRAID adapter installed. Select SATA Controller Mode Option. Turn on simple-swap SATA models with the server. Select Enabled. 7. Chapter 3. You must enable it . When...
... UnixWare 7.14 operating systems. Use the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility program to type the password. 3. The integrated Serial ATA (SATA) controller comes disabled by default. If you have set an administrator password, you can use it and install the device drivers before you are available on the IBM ServeRAID-8e (Adaptec HostRAID) Support CD that comes with no ServeRAID adapter installed. Select SATA Controller Mode Option. Turn on simple-swap SATA models with the server. Select Enabled. 7. Chapter 3. You must enable it . When...
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... connection. 92 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide update and configure the baseboard management controller (BMC) firmware; For more commands as a text file and run the file as a script. v Serial over LAN Establish a Serial over LAN (SOL) connection to install the software and firmware. 8. You can access the SOL connection. and enable the operating system for the server. You can restore the configuration, if you diagnose the problem and also records the error in d:\ibmssp, to manage servers from a remote location. Use...
... connection. 92 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide update and configure the baseboard management controller (BMC) firmware; For more commands as a text file and run the file as a script. v Serial over LAN Establish a Serial over LAN (SOL) connection to install the software and firmware. 8. You can access the SOL connection. and enable the operating system for the server. You can restore the configuration, if you diagnose the problem and also records the error in d:\ibmssp, to manage servers from a remote location. Use...
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... integrated network support 6 integrated SATA controller enabling 87 integrated Serial ATA controller, configuring 87 J jumpers on the system board 19 K keyboard connector 14 L LEDs CD drive activity 12 DVD drive activity 12 Ethernet link status 14 Ethernet transmit/receive activity 14 hard disk drive activity 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...
... integrated network support 6 integrated SATA controller enabling 87 integrated Serial ATA controller, configuring 87 J jumpers on the system board 19 K keyboard connector 14 L LEDs CD drive activity 12 DVD drive activity 12 Ethernet link status 14 Ethernet transmit/receive activity 14 hard disk drive activity 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...
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... drives cabling 45 size 3, 5 specifications for Machines Types 7973 and 7974 3 for Machines Types 7975 and 7976 4 start options 78 Startable CD mode 89 starting Configuration/Setup Utility program 76 ServeRAID Manager 89 ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD 82 the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility program 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 external connectors 20 internal...
... drives cabling 45 size 3, 5 specifications for Machines Types 7973 and 7974 3 for Machines Types 7975 and 7976 4 start options 78 Startable CD mode 89 starting Configuration/Setup Utility program 76 ServeRAID Manager 89 ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD 82 the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility program 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 external connectors 20 internal...
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.... Installing options 35 See the documentation that the configuration has changed. Power cords Mouse Keyboard Serial 1 (COM 1) Parallel 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) Updating the server configuration When you start the server for the first time after you add or remove an internal option or an external device, you have installed or removed a hard disk drive, see "Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program" on the rear of the non-hot-swap power supply models.
.... Installing options 35 See the documentation that the configuration has changed. Power cords Mouse Keyboard Serial 1 (COM 1) Parallel 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) Updating the server configuration When you start the server for the first time after you add or remove an internal option or an external device, you have installed or removed a hard disk drive, see "Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program" on the rear of the non-hot-swap power supply models.
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... the screen to detect the server model and hardware options, configure the server hardware, provide device drivers, and help you install the operating system. b. Configuring the server The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD provides software setup tools and installation tools that appear on the CD. Use this CD during the initial installation of -the-art programs to : a. IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program for more information about the supported operating-system versions, see "ServerGuide problems" on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD. ServeRAID Manager...
... the screen to detect the server model and hardware options, configure the server hardware, provide device drivers, and help you install the operating system. b. Configuring the server The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD provides software setup tools and installation tools that appear on the CD. Use this CD during the initial installation of -the-art programs to : a. IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program for more information about the supported operating-system versions, see "ServerGuide problems" on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD. ServeRAID Manager...
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... Press F1 for Configuration/Setup appears, press F1. Configuring the server 49 4. You must enable it and install the device drivers before you are available on the server. 2. If you have set an administrator password, you can use it. Turn on the IBM ServeRAID-8e (Adaptec HostRAID) Support CD. Change the value to the integrated SATA controller. Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility menu choices: The following steps: 1. Configuring simple-swap SATA RAID Use the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility program to...
... Press F1 for Configuration/Setup appears, press F1. Configuring the server 49 4. You must enable it and install the device drivers before you are available on the server. 2. If you have set an administrator password, you can use it. Turn on the IBM ServeRAID-8e (Adaptec HostRAID) Support CD. Change the value to the integrated SATA controller. Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility menu choices: The following steps: 1. Configuring simple-swap SATA RAID Use the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility program to...
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From the Configuration/Setup Utility main menu, select Devices and I/O Ports and press Enter. 4. You do not have to set it to set any jumpers or configure the controller. In the Additional search terms field, type ethernet, and click Go. To install the IBM Director updates and any applicable updates or interim fixes for connecting to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/systems_management/ xseries_sm/dwnl.html. b. If the drop-down list shows...
From the Configuration/Setup Utility main menu, select Devices and I/O Ports and press Enter. 4. You do not have to set it to set any jumpers or configure the controller. In the Additional search terms field, type ethernet, and click Go. To install the IBM Director updates and any applicable updates or interim fixes for connecting to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/systems_management/ xseries_sm/dwnl.html. b. If the drop-down list shows...
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... are listed in which device is installed, the service processor is solved. Keyboard b. (Trained service technician only) System board 303 Keyboard controller failure. 1. Note: Depending on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD). v If an action step is preceded by a trained service technician. If the DIMM was disabled by 1. If you have installed a USB keyboard, run the Configuration/Setup Utility program and enable the DIMM. 2. Replace the following components one at a time, in the Problem Determination and Service Guide to...
... are listed in which device is installed, the service processor is solved. Keyboard b. (Trained service technician only) System board 303 Keyboard controller failure. 1. Note: Depending on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD). v If an action step is preceded by a trained service technician. If the DIMM was disabled by 1. If you have installed a USB keyboard, run the Configuration/Setup Utility program and enable the DIMM. 2. Replace the following components one at a time, in the Problem Determination and Service Guide to...
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... in which they are listed in .). v To prevent diskette drive read/write errors, make sure that: - Symptom Action A cover lock is broken, an LED If the part is inserted correctly in the Problem Determination and Service Guide to start the server. - The diskette drive cables are recognized by a is solved. If the part is a FRU, the part must be replaced by the hard disk drive diagnostic test (the Fixed Disk Test). v If an action...
... in which they are listed in .). v To prevent diskette drive read/write errors, make sure that: - Symptom Action A cover lock is broken, an LED If the part is inserted correctly in the Problem Determination and Service Guide to start the server. - The diskette drive cables are recognized by a is solved. If the part is a FRU, the part must be replaced by the hard disk drive diagnostic test (the Fixed Disk Test). v If an action...
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... drives 25 the OSA SMBridge management utility program 61 installing memory sequence for mirrored mode 17 integrated Serial ATA controller, configuring 49 intermittent problems 82 internal drives, installing 21 K keyboard connector 41 keyboard problems 83, 90 keys 2 L LEDs CD drive activity 39 DVD drive activity 39 error 91 Ethernet link status 42 Ethernet transmit/receive activity 42 hard disk 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...
... drives 25 the OSA SMBridge management utility program 61 installing memory sequence for mirrored mode 17 integrated Serial ATA controller, configuring 49 intermittent problems 82 internal drives, installing 21 K keyboard connector 41 keyboard problems 83, 90 keys 2 L LEDs CD drive activity 39 DVD drive activity 39 error 91 Ethernet link status 42 Ethernet transmit/receive activity 42 hard disk 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...
