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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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...después de usar el producto. Statement 17: CAUTION: The following label indicates moving parts nearby. xii System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Refer to phase voltage is secured properly to cause cancer, and birth defects or...information that your device for use on this product or cords associated with accessories sold with your system electrical requirements do not exceed branch circuit protection requirements. ADVERTENCIA: El contacto con el cable de... California to avoid tipping when the server unit is suitable for electrical specifications.
...después de usar el producto. Statement 17: CAUTION: The following label indicates moving parts nearby. xii System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Refer to phase voltage is secured properly to cause cancer, and birth defects or...information that your device for use on this product or cords associated with accessories sold with your system electrical requirements do not exceed branch circuit protection requirements. ADVERTENCIA: El contacto con el cable de... California to avoid tipping when the server unit is suitable for electrical specifications.
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... 667, 1066, or 1333 MHz front-side bus (FSB) Note: Use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to 914 m (2998.0 ft) - The System x3400 server 3 Depending on the number and type of the microprocessors. Minimum: 200 V ac - Power consumption and heat output vary depending on the server ...model, some features might not be available, or some specifications might exceed the average values stated because of computers will operate. Minimum: 100 V ac - DVD-ROM (optional) - Maximum: 240 V ac...
... 667, 1066, or 1333 MHz front-side bus (FSB) Note: Use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to 914 m (2998.0 ft) - The System x3400 server 3 Depending on the number and type of the microprocessors. Minimum: 200 V ac - Power consumption and heat output vary depending on the server ...model, some features might not be available, or some specifications might exceed the average values stated because of computers will operate. Minimum: 100 V ac - DVD-ROM (optional) - Maximum: 240 V ac...
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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. 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
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...: You can install up to redundant mode. Note: Two 835-watt power supplies provide redundancy in . Actual sound-pressure levels in use. 2. The System x3400 server 5 CD-RW (optional) - One PCI 32-bit/33 MHz slot - Maximum: 0.57 kVA Notes: 1. The declared sound-power levels indicate... and other nearby noise sources. Three PCI Express x8 slots (two x8 links and one full-high tape drive v Eight 3.5-in the same system. Features and specifications Microprocessor: v Supports up to 914 m (2998.0 ft) - therefore, you order the 4-drive backplane option kit. Important: Do not mix...
...: You can install up to redundant mode. Note: Two 835-watt power supplies provide redundancy in . Actual sound-pressure levels in use. 2. The System x3400 server 5 CD-RW (optional) - One PCI 32-bit/33 MHz slot - Maximum: 0.57 kVA Notes: 1. The declared sound-power levels indicate... and other nearby noise sources. Three PCI Express x8 slots (two x8 links and one full-high tape drive v Eight 3.5-in the same system. Features and specifications Microprocessor: v Supports up to 914 m (2998.0 ft) - therefore, you order the 4-drive backplane option kit. Important: Do not mix...
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... you can also indicate touch points 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 a component indicates touch points, where you might find it easier to install or replace ...approximately 50 mm (2.0 in front of time (more than 30 minutes) with your leg muscles. Operating the server for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/ eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. v When you are met: v Each of the drive bays has a drive or a filler panel and electromagnetic...
... you can also indicate touch points 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 a component indicates touch points, where you might find it easier to install or replace ...approximately 50 mm (2.0 in front of time (more than 30 minutes) with your leg muscles. Operating the server for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/ eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. v When you are met: v Each of the drive bays has a drive or a filler panel and electromagnetic...
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...and do not have to replace the system board. The following information: 28 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Memory mirroring...system board provides 8 functional DIMM connectors and supports two-way memory interleaving when DIMMs are not functional. v The server supports memory mirroring (mirroring mode) and online-spare memory. - The server comes with the latest DDR2 667 MHz DRAM fully buffered DIMM specification...mirroring through the Configuration/Setup Utility program (see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/; However, the DIMMs ...
...and do not have to replace the system board. The following information: 28 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Memory mirroring...system board provides 8 functional DIMM connectors and supports two-way memory interleaving when DIMMs are not functional. v The server supports memory mirroring (mirroring mode) and online-spare memory. - The server comes with the latest DDR2 667 MHz DRAM fully buffered DIMM specification...mirroring through the Configuration/Setup Utility program (see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/; However, the DIMMs ...
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...Firmly press the VRM straight down on the chassis. therefore, you have to determine the specific type of the microprocessor connectors and the VRM connector. Install the microprocessor: a. v ...b. Chapter 2. Read the safety information beginning on page v, and "Installation guidelines" on the system board. 7. Remove the microprocessor air baffle by grasping the tab and pulling the baffle all the... bay, using the handle. v To order additional microprocessor options, contact your IBM marketing representative or authorized reseller. Lift up the power-supply cage handle and...
...Firmly press the VRM straight down on the chassis. therefore, you have to determine the specific type of the microprocessor connectors and the VRM connector. Install the microprocessor: a. v ...b. Chapter 2. Read the safety information beginning on page v, and "Installation guidelines" on the system board. 7. Remove the microprocessor air baffle by grasping the tab and pulling the baffle all the... bay, using the handle. v To order additional microprocessor options, contact your IBM marketing representative or authorized reseller. Lift up the power-supply cage handle and...
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...the start options take effect when you restart the server. The default setting for more information, see "Administrator password" on or off. IPMI Specification Version This is Enabled. - Disabled is a nonselectable menu item that displays the BMC firmware version. - If an administrator password is set... and to run without a diskette drive, monitor, or keyboard. BMC Hardware/Firmware Version This is the default setting. 78 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide This choice is available only if you can specify whether the server starts with the keyboard number...
...the start options take effect when you restart the server. The default setting for more information, see "Administrator password" on or off. IPMI Specification Version This is Enabled. - Disabled is a nonselectable menu item that displays the BMC firmware version. - If an administrator password is set... and to run without a diskette drive, monitor, or keyboard. BMC Hardware/Firmware Version This is the default setting. 78 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide This choice is available only if you can specify whether the server starts with the keyboard number...
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... wizard, you install the operating system. In the ServeRAID Manager tree, click the controller. 2. Note: Some operating systems have size limitations for your operating system. 6. The configuration is described ... Startable CD mode. In the "Configuration summary" window, review the information. then, insert the IBM ServeRAID Support CD into an array and creating a RAID level-1 logical drive. From the toolbar... and create a hot-spare drive. Configuring the server 89 For information about a specific object in the ServeRAID Manager tree into the CD or DVD drive. Configuring the...
... wizard, you install the operating system. In the ServeRAID Manager tree, click the controller. 2. Note: Some operating systems have size limitations for your operating system. 6. The configuration is described ... Startable CD mode. In the "Configuration summary" window, review the information. then, insert the IBM ServeRAID Support CD into an array and creating a RAID level-1 logical drive. From the toolbar... and create a hot-spare drive. Configuring the server 89 For information about a specific object in the ServeRAID Manager tree into the CD or DVD drive. Configuring the...
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... I /O Ports; Configuring the server 93 Configure the BIOS settings: a. then, press Enter. Download the latest version of the BMC firmware from http://www.ibm.com/ support/. Select Advanced Setup; j. Chapter 3. Update the BIOS code: a. Update the BMC firmware, following the instructions that come with the update file... exit the Setup Utility is selected; Make sure that you downloaded. 2. b. then, make sure that you downloaded. 3. See the documentation for your specific Linux operating-system type for information and instructions. Select Exit Setup; i. k.
... I /O Ports; Configuring the server 93 Configure the BIOS settings: a. then, press Enter. Download the latest version of the BMC firmware from http://www.ibm.com/ support/. Select Advanced Setup; j. Chapter 3. Update the BIOS code: a. Update the BMC firmware, following the instructions that come with the update file... exit the Setup Utility is selected; Make sure that you downloaded. 2. b. then, make sure that you downloaded. 3. See the documentation for your specific Linux operating-system type for information and instructions. Select Exit Setup; i. k.
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...recovered at 1-800-426-4333. In the United States, IBM has established a return process for reuse, recycling, or proper disposal of WEEE. For the European Union: Notice: This mark applies only to customers for specific battery information. Users of EEE with European Directive 2006/66...For Taiwan: Please recycle batteries. Have the IBM part number listed on the environment and human health due to be collected separately and to the potential presence of life EEE as applicable throughout the European 108 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Conformé...
...recovered at 1-800-426-4333. In the United States, IBM has established a return process for reuse, recycling, or proper disposal of WEEE. For the European Union: Notice: This mark applies only to customers for specific battery information. Users of EEE with European Directive 2006/66...For Taiwan: Please recycle batteries. Have the IBM part number listed on the environment and human health due to be collected separately and to the potential presence of life EEE as applicable throughout the European 108 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Conformé...
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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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...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...logs 79 Ethernet activity LED 14 connector 14 controller configuring 83 enabling 77 high performance modes 83 integrated on system board 83 link status LED 14 modes 83 utility, enabling 83 example memory capacity 30 expansion card connectors ... See adapter hot-swap and hot-plug devices adapters 56 114 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide
...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...logs 79 Ethernet activity LED 14 connector 14 controller configuring 83 enabling 77 high performance modes 83 integrated on system board 83 link status LED 14 modes 83 utility, enabling 83 example memory capacity 30 expansion card connectors ... 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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...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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...replacing 52 safety 52 specifications 3, 5 power-cord connector 14 power-cord safety 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 (... 42, 44 configuring 84 non-support 88 Serial 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 Supervisor Adapter, configuration 75 removable-media drives, ...
...replacing 52 safety 52 specifications 3, 5 power-cord connector 14 power-cord safety 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 (... 42, 44 configuring 84 non-support 88 Serial 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 Supervisor Adapter, configuration 75 removable-media drives, ...
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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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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 ... management utility program 61 Using the baseboard management controller utility programs 63 Using the Boot Menu program 64 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2008 iii
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 ... management utility program 61 Using the baseboard management controller utility programs 63 Using the Boot Menu program 64 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2008 iii
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... rack is secured properly to phase voltage is provided with this product or cords associated with accessories sold with your system electrical requirements do not exceed branch circuit protection requirements. To avoid these hazards, ensure that is 240 V under certain... hazard under any distribution fault condition. Statement 13: DANGER Overloading a branch circuit is suitable for electrical specifications. Wash hands after handling. xii System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: Installation Guide ADVERTENCIA: El contacto con el cable de este producto o con cables de...
... rack is secured properly to phase voltage is provided with this product or cords associated with accessories sold with your system electrical requirements do not exceed branch circuit protection requirements. To avoid these hazards, ensure that is 240 V under certain... hazard under any distribution fault condition. Statement 13: DANGER Overloading a branch circuit is suitable for electrical specifications. Wash hands after handling. xii System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: Installation Guide ADVERTENCIA: El contacto con el cable de este producto o con cables de...