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... 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, and power 10 Front view 10 Rear view 13 Server power features 15 Chapter 2. The System x3400 server 1 Related documentation 1 Notices and statements in a rack 73...
... 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, and power 10 Front view 10 Rear view 13 Server power features 15 Chapter 2. The System x3400 server 1 Related documentation 1 Notices and statements in a rack 73...
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...8243;U.″ A 1-U-high device is ideally suited for networking environments that require superior microprocessor performance, improved systems management, and flexible memory and data management. For information about tools for service technicians. Racks are measured in the Safety Information document... basic instructions for setting up -to locate the corresponding statement 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, high-performance server that contains information about ...
...8243;U.″ A 1-U-high device is ideally suited for networking environments that require superior microprocessor performance, improved systems management, and flexible memory and data management. For information about tools for service technicians. Racks are measured in the Safety Information document... basic instructions for setting up -to locate the corresponding statement 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, high-performance server that contains information about ...
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.... Chapter 1. DVD-ROM/CD-RW (optional) Drive bays (depending on the number and type of the components. Actual sound-pressure levels in . The System x3400 server 3 DVD-ROM (optional) - One PCI 32-bit/33 MHz slot - Maximum: 127 V ac v Input voltage high range: - These levels... specifications for more detail information about the specifications and features and the installation of optional features installed and the power-management optional features in . Table 1. Memory: v Minimum: 1 GB v Maximum: 32 GB (16 GB in .) v Weight: 20 kg (42 lb) to the procedures specified by the...
.... Chapter 1. DVD-ROM/CD-RW (optional) Drive bays (depending on the number and type of the components. Actual sound-pressure levels in . The System x3400 server 3 DVD-ROM (optional) - One PCI 32-bit/33 MHz slot - Maximum: 127 V ac v Input voltage high range: - These levels... specifications for more detail information about the specifications and features and the installation of optional features installed and the power-management optional features in . Table 1. Memory: v Minimum: 1 GB v Maximum: 32 GB (16 GB in .) v Weight: 20 kg (42 lb) to the procedures specified by the...
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... video controller - Fans: Three speed-controlled hot-swap fans (standard) Note: Six fans are reported in accordance with SVGA and VGA - 16 MB SDRAM video memory Acoustical noise emissions (depending on your model): v Sound power, idling: 5.6 bel or 6.0 bel v Sound power, operating: 6.0 bel or 6.1 bel Heat output:...v Four Universal Serial Bus (USB) v2.0 ports (two on front and two on the system board with a hot-swap power supply and three hot-swap fans) to upgrade to 914 m (2998.0 ft) - The System x3400 server 5 Important: Do not mix dual-core and quad-core processors in a given location ...
... video controller - Fans: Three speed-controlled hot-swap fans (standard) Note: Six fans are reported in accordance with SVGA and VGA - 16 MB SDRAM video memory Acoustical noise emissions (depending on your model): v Sound power, idling: 5.6 bel or 6.0 bel v Sound power, operating: 6.0 bel or 6.1 bel Heat output:...v Four Universal Serial Bus (USB) v2.0 ports (two on front and two on the system board with a hot-swap power supply and three hot-swap fans) to upgrade to 914 m (2998.0 ft) - The System x3400 server 5 Important: Do not mix dual-core and quad-core processors in a given location ...
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... server (some models) and install an operating system. To support memory mirroring, you must be identical pairs of 6 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide v High-performance graphics controller The server comes with an IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD, which supports connection to centrally manage System x3400 servers. v IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD The server comes with an...
... server (some models) and install an operating system. To support memory mirroring, you must be identical pairs of 6 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide v High-performance graphics controller The server comes with an IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD, which supports connection to centrally manage System x3400 servers. v IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD The server comes with an...
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... depending on 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...of the server when you can meet the power requirements. The System x3400 server 7 v Online-spare memory Some models support online-sparing memory. If the maximum load on page 28. v ServeRAID™...see "Installing a memory module" on the server is less than 835 watts and a problem occurs with the server, you need it, and the ease with your IBM marketing representative or ...
... depending on 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...of the server when you can meet the power requirements. The System x3400 server 7 v Online-spare memory Some models support online-sparing memory. If the maximum load on page 28. v ServeRAID™...see "Installing a memory module" on the server is less than 835 watts and a problem occurs with the server, you need it, and the ease with your IBM marketing representative or ...
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...System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Service availability will vary by country. v Automatic Server Restart (ASR) logic supporting a system restart when the operating system becomes unresponsive v Automatic server restart after a power failure, based on the BIOS setting v Availability of microcode level v Boot-block recovery v Built-in, menu-driven setup, system...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 ...
...System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Service availability will vary by country. v Automatic Server Restart (ASR) logic supporting a system restart when the operating system becomes unresponsive v Automatic server restart after a power failure, based on the BIOS setting v Availability of microcode level v Boot-block recovery v Built-in, menu-driven setup, system...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 ...
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... for an optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine, the systems-management software can also be turned on the operating system, the configuration of memory (physical or logical) is reserved for system resources depends on from the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine user interface. The System x3400 server 15 The power-on LED flashes to indicate that...
... for an optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine, the systems-management software can also be turned on the operating system, the configuration of memory (physical or logical) is reserved for system resources depends on from the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine user interface. The System x3400 server 15 The power-on LED flashes to indicate that...
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...program (see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/; v The DIMM options that are available for the server. Memory mirroring replicates and stores data on page 76). then, select your changes. The following information: 28 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's.... Do not install DIMMs in these four connectors and do not have to the list of system memory. When you use memory mirroring, consider the following illustration shows how the memory controller is installed. For a list of supported options for example, the DIMMs in DIMM slot...
...program (see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/; v The DIMM options that are available for the server. Memory mirroring replicates and stores data on page 76). then, select your changes. The following information: 28 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's.... Do not install DIMMs in these four connectors and do not have to the list of system memory. When you use memory mirroring, consider the following illustration shows how the memory controller is installed. For a list of supported options for example, the DIMMs in DIMM slot...
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See Table 4 for additional information. Table 4. Online-spare memory disables a failed rank pair of DIMMs from the system configuration and activates an online-spare rank pair of DIMMs to replace the failed rank pair of DIMMs. For an online-space ... connector 4 (in this configuration. - Do not install DIMMs in the Configuration/Setup Utility program, select Devices and I/O Ports → Advanced Chipset Control → Memory Branch Mode. then, save your changes. However, the DIMMs in the connectors above or below each other within the channels of fully buffered, dual-inline...
See Table 4 for additional information. Table 4. Online-spare memory disables a failed rank pair of DIMMs from the system configuration and activates an online-spare rank pair of DIMMs to replace the failed rank pair of DIMMs. For an online-space ... connector 4 (in this configuration. - Do not install DIMMs in the Configuration/Setup Utility program, select Devices and I/O Ports → Advanced Chipset Control → Memory Branch Mode. then, save your changes. However, the DIMMs in the connectors above or below each other within the channels of fully buffered, dual-inline...
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... restart the server after adding or removing a DIMM, the server displays a message that you install a second pair of the DIMMs that the memory configuration has changed. 30 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide 1, DIMM connector 7 (channel 2) and connector 10 (channel 3) rather than branch 0, then branch 1 will support online-sparing and...
... restart the server after adding or removing a DIMM, the server displays a message that you install a second pair of the DIMMs that the memory configuration has changed. 30 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide 1, DIMM connector 7 (channel 2) and connector 10 (channel 3) rather than branch 0, then branch 1 will support online-sparing and...
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... it locks into the server. drive in bay 2, attach the 5.25-in . Align the front fan cage assembly over the microprocessor and dual inline memory modules (DIMMs). 15. Set any unpainted metal surface on a static-protective surface. 10. Remove the blue optical drive rails from the inside of the... drive and snap the optical drive rails onto the drive. 12. conversion kit and push the drive into the chassis. 38 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Rotate the power-supply cage assembly back into place. Touch the static-protective package that the other end ...
... it locks into the server. drive in bay 2, attach the 5.25-in . Align the front fan cage assembly over the microprocessor and dual inline memory modules (DIMMs). 15. Set any unpainted metal surface on a static-protective surface. 10. Remove the blue optical drive rails from the inside of the... drive and snap the optical drive rails onto the drive. 12. conversion kit and push the drive into the chassis. 38 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Rotate the power-supply cage assembly back into place. Touch the static-protective package that the other end ...
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..., you cannot change . Depending on the version of the microprocessor. 76 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide This choice is available as a stand-alone program and as an IBM Director extension. Select settings to view or change settings directly in the Configuration... change passwords and Remote Control Security settings v Set the startup characteristics of the server and the order of installed memory. If you install the operating system. Processor Summary Select this choice to view configuration information, including the type, speed, and cache sizes of the ...
..., you cannot change . Depending on the version of the microprocessor. 76 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide This choice is available as a stand-alone program and as an IBM Director extension. Select settings to view or change settings directly in the Configuration... change passwords and Remote Control Security settings v Set the startup characteristics of the server and the order of installed memory. If you install the operating system. Processor Summary Select this choice to view configuration information, including the type, speed, and cache sizes of the ...
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...-X devices. - CPU Options Select this choice to enable or disable Hyper-Threading, the pre-fetch queue, C1 enhanced mode, and no-execute mode memory protection. Make changes to the serial/modem device commands, the POST watchdog settings and to enable or disable the clearing of the BMC...choice to view the LAN settings. - For more information. Follow the instructions on password. IPMI Specification Version This is the default setting. 78 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Disabled is a nonselectable menu item that are incorrectly configured.
...-X devices. - CPU Options Select this choice to enable or disable Hyper-Threading, the pre-fetch queue, C1 enhanced mode, and no-execute mode memory protection. Make changes to the serial/modem device commands, the POST watchdog settings and to enable or disable the clearing of the BMC...choice to view the LAN settings. - For more information. Follow the instructions on password. IPMI Specification Version This is the default setting. 78 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Disabled is a nonselectable menu item that are incorrectly configured.
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... may be trademarks or service marks of the standard memory with an optional memory module. Actual speeds vary and are available from IBM. Maximum memory might require replacement of others. These products are offered and warranted solely by the third party, not IBM. 106 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide UNIX is a registered trademark...
... may be trademarks or service marks of the standard memory with an optional memory module. Actual speeds vary and are available from IBM. Maximum memory might require replacement of others. These products are offered and warranted solely by the third party, not IBM. 106 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide UNIX is a registered trademark...
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... 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 availability features 7...enabling 83 general information 75 C cables internal drives 44 power 44 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2008 cables (continued) rear connectors 71 signal 44 cabling hot-swap SAS... Installation CD 75 summary window 90 updating 72 with ServerGuide 82 configuration utility IBM ServeRAID starting 86 configuring the integrated SATA controller 87 connector adapter 21 battery ...
... 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 availability features 7...enabling 83 general information 75 C cables internal drives 44 power 44 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2008 cables (continued) rear connectors 71 signal 44 cabling hot-swap SAS... Installation CD 75 summary window 90 updating 72 with ServerGuide 82 configuration utility IBM ServeRAID starting 86 configuring the integrated SATA controller 87 connector adapter 21 battery ...
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... adapter 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, configuring 83... 41 removable-media 36 simple-swap 43 drives hot-swap SAS cabling 45 hot-swap SATA cabling 45 Simple-swap SATA cabling 45 dual inline memory module (DIMM) connectors 31 installing 31 retaining clips 32 DVD drive activity LED 12 eject button 11 E eject button CD 11 eject button...
... adapter 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, configuring 83... 41 removable-media 36 simple-swap 43 drives hot-swap SAS cabling 45 hot-swap SATA cabling 45 Simple-swap SATA cabling 45 dual inline memory module (DIMM) connectors 31 installing 31 retaining clips 32 DVD drive activity LED 12 eject button 11 E eject button CD 11 eject button...
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... drives 42, 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...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 mirrored mode 29 memory mirroring 6 memory module ...
... drives 42, 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...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 mirrored mode 29 memory mirroring 6 memory module ...
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...xii power-on LED 11 power-on password 80 power-on 24 SAS/SATA configuring RAID arrays 85 116 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide network operating system (NOS) installation (continued) without ServerGuide 82 non-hot-swap power supply installing 52 notes 2 notes, ... supply 53 replacing a non-hot-swap power supply 52 replacing a hot-swap power supply 52 resetting passwords 81 retaining clips, dual inline memory module (DIMM) 32 S safety information handling static-sensitive devices 24 introduction vi multilingual pointer v power-cord warning xii Statement 1 vi Statement...
...xii power-on LED 11 power-on password 80 power-on 24 SAS/SATA configuring RAID arrays 85 116 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide network operating system (NOS) installation (continued) without ServerGuide 82 non-hot-swap power supply installing 52 notes 2 notes, ... supply 53 replacing a non-hot-swap power supply 52 replacing a hot-swap power supply 52 resetting passwords 81 retaining clips, dual inline memory module (DIMM) 32 S safety information handling static-sensitive devices 24 introduction vi multilingual pointer v power-cord warning xii Statement 1 vi Statement...
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... 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 ...cover 12 Removing the bezel 13 Removing the front fan cage assembly 15 Installing a memory module 16 Installing a drive 21 Installing a hot-swap hard disk drive 23 ... 35 Chapter 3. Installing options 9 Installation guidelines 9 System reliability guidelines 10 Working inside the server with the power on the server 42 Turning...
... 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 ...cover 12 Removing the bezel 13 Removing the front fan cage assembly 15 Installing a memory module 16 Installing a drive 21 Installing a hot-swap hard disk drive 23 ... 35 Chapter 3. Installing options 9 Installation guidelines 9 System reliability guidelines 10 Working inside the server with the power on the server 42 Turning...