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...Setup Utility menu choices 76 Passwords 80 Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD 81 ServerGuide features 81 Setup and configuration overview 82 Typical operating system installation 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... 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.
...Setup Utility menu choices 76 Passwords 80 Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD 81 ServerGuide features 81 Setup and configuration overview 82 Typical operating system installation 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... 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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... holidays. 8 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide 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 system board v Upgradeable baseboard management controller (BMC) firmware v Upgradeable microcode for system-management features and monitoring v System auto-configuring from the configuration menu v System-error LED...
... holidays. 8 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide 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 system board v Upgradeable baseboard management controller (BMC) firmware v Upgradeable microcode for system-management features and monitoring v System auto-configuring from the configuration menu v System-error LED...
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...the size, speed, type, and technology of the DIMMs that the memory configuration has changed. 30 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide To view the total amount of installed memory and the amount of ... memory capacity when the server operates in matched pairs. A certain amount of configured memory, run the Configuration/Setup Utility program and select System Summary from the menu. v The following table shows the DIMM upgrade configuration sequence for system resources. The following tables show examples of DIMMs DIMM connectors 2 1, 4 4 1, 4, 7, 10 6 1,...
...the size, speed, type, and technology of the DIMMs that the memory configuration has changed. 30 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide To view the total amount of installed memory and the amount of ... memory capacity when the server operates in matched pairs. A certain amount of configured memory, run the Configuration/Setup Utility program and select System Summary from the menu. v The following table shows the DIMM upgrade configuration sequence for system resources. The following tables show examples of DIMMs DIMM connectors 2 1, 4 4 1, 4, 7, 10 6 1,...
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v Boot Menu program The Boot Menu program is part of the BIOS code. v Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility program The Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility program is part of the BIOS code. For information, see "Updating IBM Director" on page 76. Adaptec® RAID (HostRAID™) ...sequence, set the date and time, and set in the Configuration/Setup Utility program and temporarily assign a device to simplify the installation of the basic input/output system (BIOS) code. For more information about updating IBM Director, see "Enabling the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility program" on...
v Boot Menu program The Boot Menu program is part of the BIOS code. v Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility program The Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility program is part of the BIOS code. For information, see "Updating IBM Director" on page 76. Adaptec® RAID (HostRAID™) ...sequence, set the date and time, and set in the Configuration/Setup Utility program and temporarily assign a device to simplify the installation of the basic input/output system (BIOS) code. For more information about updating IBM Director, see "Enabling the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility program" on...
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...Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program Use the Configuration/Setup Utility program ... Set and change settings for Configuration/Setup appears, press F1. If you ... 90. v System Summary Select this choice to view the...code, some menu choices might differ...System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Depending on the Configuration/Setup Utility main menu. you do not type the administrator password, a limited Configuration/Setup Utility menu.../Setup Utility menu. - When you install the operating system. This choice is available. 3. Configuration/Setup Utility menu choices...
...Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program Use the Configuration/Setup Utility program ... Set and change settings for Configuration/Setup appears, press F1. If you ... 90. v System Summary Select this choice to view the...code, some menu choices might differ...System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Depending on the Configuration/Setup Utility main menu. you do not type the administrator password, a limited Configuration/Setup Utility menu.../Setup Utility menu. - When you install the operating system. This choice is available. 3. Configuration/Setup Utility menu choices...
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... a device, it cannot be configured, and the operating system will not be used by an IBM authorized service representative. - This choice is on the full Configuration/Setup Utility menu only. - Administrator Password This choice is on the Configuration/Setup Utility menu. When you make changes in the system information; Select this choice to enable or disable integrated...
... a device, it cannot be configured, and the operating system will not be used by an IBM authorized service representative. - This choice is on the full Configuration/Setup Utility menu only. - Administrator Password This choice is on the Configuration/Setup Utility menu. When you make changes in the system information; Select this choice to enable or disable integrated...
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... full Configuration/Setup Utility menu only. - Disabled is a nonselectable menu item that are incorrectly configured. For more information. You can specify a startup sequence for more information, see "Administrator password" on the screen carefully. Follow the instructions on page 80. - IPMI Specification Version This is the default setting. 78 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976...
... full Configuration/Setup Utility menu only. - Disabled is a nonselectable menu item that are incorrectly configured. For more information. You can specify a startup sequence for more information, see "Administrator password" on the screen carefully. Follow the instructions on page 80. - IPMI Specification Version This is the default setting. 78 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976...
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... has given the user that authority. If you set , change, and delete the power-on password. A system administrator who types the power-on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD. You can give the user authority to set a power-on password for a user and an administrator password for removing ...-on password If a power-on password is set , when you have access to the full Configuration/Setup Utility menu. If you forget the power-on password, you can use any of 80 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Passwords Select this choice to exit from the Configuration...
... has given the user that authority. If you set , change, and delete the power-on password. A system administrator who types the power-on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD. You can give the user authority to set a power-on password for a user and an administrator password for removing ...-on password If a power-on password is set , when you have access to the full Configuration/Setup Utility menu. If you forget the power-on password, you can use any of 80 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Passwords Select this choice to exit from the Configuration...
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... can vary slightly with different versions of the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, or you to reset the power-on the Configuration/Setup Utility menu only if an optional IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine is selectable during setup to configure the hardware. To download the image, go... updated device drivers for the server model and detected hardware v File-system type that you must have the operating-system CD to the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, you have, start the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD and view the online overview. The ServerGuide program has...
... can vary slightly with different versions of the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, or you to reset the power-on the Configuration/Setup Utility menu only if an optional IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine is selectable during setup to configure the hardware. To download the image, go... updated device drivers for the server model and detected hardware v File-system type that you must have the operating-system CD to the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, you have, start the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD and view the online overview. The ServerGuide program has...
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...enable the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility program, complete the following steps. From the Configuration/Setup Utility main menu, select Devices and I/O Ports and press Enter. 2. It provides an interface for...mode (full-duplex or half-duplex) of data on the system board. 2. Under Search technical support, type 7973, 7974, 7975 or 7976 (depending on the machine type for your server model...the startup sequence that is described in the Configuration/Setup Utility program. Note: Changes are made periodically to http://www.ibm.com/support/. 2. The actual procedure might vary ...
...enable the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility program, complete the following steps. From the Configuration/Setup Utility main menu, select Devices and I/O Ports and press Enter. 2. It provides an interface for...mode (full-duplex or half-duplex) of data on the system board. 2. Under Search technical support, type 7973, 7974, 7975 or 7976 (depending on the machine type for your server model...the startup sequence that is described in the Configuration/Setup Utility program. Note: Changes are made periodically to http://www.ibm.com/support/. 2. The actual procedure might vary ...
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...IBM ServeRAID-8e (Adaptec HostRAID) Support CD that comes with no ServeRAID adapter installed. The integrated Serial ATA (SATA) controller comes disabled by default. Turn on the SCO 6.0 and UnixWare 7.14 operating systems...Control. 4. then, select Yes to the integrated SATA controller. Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility menu choices: The following steps: 1. This utility is not supported on the server. ... the following steps: 1. Press Esc; When the prompt Press F1 for Configuration/Setup appears, press F1. Chapter 3. Enabling the Serial ATA (SATA) controller To ...
...IBM ServeRAID-8e (Adaptec HostRAID) Support CD that comes with no ServeRAID adapter installed. The integrated Serial ATA (SATA) controller comes disabled by default. Turn on the SCO 6.0 and UnixWare 7.14 operating systems...Control. 4. then, select Yes to the integrated SATA controller. Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility menu choices: The following steps: 1. This utility is not supported on the server. ... the following steps: 1. Press Esc; When the prompt Press F1 for Configuration/Setup appears, press F1. Chapter 3. Enabling the Serial ATA (SATA) controller To ...
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...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 availability features 7 B backplane ... and 3, removable-media drives 36 bays 4-7 hot-swap drives 41 simple-swap drives 43 bays, EMC shield 36 Boot Menu program 75, 83 boot sequence 78 Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility enabling 83 general information 75 C cables internal drives 44 power 44 ...
...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 availability features 7 B backplane ... and 3, removable-media drives 36 bays 4-7 hot-swap drives 41 simple-swap drives 43 bays, EMC shield 36 Boot Menu program 75, 83 boot sequence 78 Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility enabling 83 general information 75 C cables internal drives 44 power 44 ...
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... hot-swap SAS drives cabling 45 hot-swap SATA drives cabling 45 I IBM Configuration/Setup Utility program menu choices 76 starting 76 using 76 IBM Director 8, 84 IBM Remote Supervisor Adatper II SlimLine installing 65 IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program using 86 IDs for SAS hot-swap drives 42,...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...
... hot-swap SAS drives cabling 45 hot-swap SATA drives cabling 45 I IBM Configuration/Setup Utility program menu choices 76 starting 76 using 76 IBM Director 8, 84 IBM Remote Supervisor Adatper II SlimLine installing 65 IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program using 86 IDs for SAS hot-swap drives 42,...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...
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... See power-on password using Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility 87 baseboard management controller utility programs 103 Boot Menu program 83 IBM Configuration/Setup Utility program 75, 76 passwords 77, 80 Serial ATA HostRAID feature 87 ServeRAID Manager 88 ServerGuide ...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, and 7976: User's ...
... See power-on password using Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility 87 baseboard management controller utility programs 103 Boot Menu program 83 IBM Configuration/Setup Utility program 75, 76 passwords 77, 80 Serial ATA HostRAID feature 87 ServeRAID Manager 88 ServerGuide ...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, and 7976: User's ...
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...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 server ...with the power on the server 42 Turning off the server 42 Chapter 4. Configuring the server 45 Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD 45 Using the Configuration/Setup... the Boot Menu program 64 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2008 iii Contents Safety v Chapter 1.
...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 server ...with the power on the server 42 Turning off the server 42 Chapter 4. Configuring the server 45 Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD 45 Using the Configuration/Setup... the Boot Menu program 64 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2008 iii Contents Safety v Chapter 1.
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...x8 Single-rank technology Memory available in Memory available in non-mirroring mode (normal) Number of configured memory, run the Configuration/Setup Utility program and select System Summary from the menu. Table 4. DIMM upgrade configuration sequence in mirroring mode non-mirroring mode 8 512 Mb 2 GB 4 GB 8 1 Gb...server operates in mirroring mode non-mirroring mode 8 512 Mb 8 GB 16 GB 8 1 Gb 16 GB 32 GB 18 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: Installation Guide v The amount of the DIMMs you install in this server. A certain amount of memory must ...
...x8 Single-rank technology Memory available in Memory available in non-mirroring mode (normal) Number of configured memory, run the Configuration/Setup Utility program and select System Summary from the menu. Table 4. DIMM upgrade configuration sequence in mirroring mode non-mirroring mode 8 512 Mb 2 GB 4 GB 8 1 Gb...server operates in mirroring mode non-mirroring mode 8 512 Mb 8 GB 16 GB 8 1 Gb 16 GB 32 GB 18 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: Installation Guide v The amount of the DIMMs you install in this server. A certain amount of memory must ...
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...the expansion-slot cover and screw in the server. Then, remove the adapter from the Configuration/Setup Utility program main menu. then, lift the adapter-retention clip on the adapter. 7. Note: Note: The onboard ...come with the adapter to install the ServeRAID-MR10is SAS/SATA controller, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/ eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. Note: You can change the sequence in the... cables before you are any. Rotate the front and rear adapter-retention brackets to assign system resources. then, remove the side cover. Note: Expansion-slot covers must be disabled by...
...the expansion-slot cover and screw in the server. Then, remove the adapter from the Configuration/Setup Utility program main menu. then, lift the adapter-retention clip on the adapter. 7. Note: Note: The onboard ...come with the adapter to install the ServeRAID-MR10is SAS/SATA controller, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/ eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. Note: You can change the sequence in the... cables before you are any. Rotate the front and rear adapter-retention brackets to assign system resources. then, remove the side cover. Note: Expansion-slot covers must be disabled by...
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... ServeRAID-8k Controller is installed - ServeRAID Manager v Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) v Boot Menu program v Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility program v Ethernet controller configuration v IBM Director For more information.) In addition to : a. Select your language. View the overview to...1. To start , see "ServerGuide problems" on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD. If the CD does not start the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, complete the following server models: - d. IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program for the server. View the readme...
... ServeRAID-8k Controller is installed - ServeRAID Manager v Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) v Boot Menu program v Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility program v Ethernet controller configuration v IBM Director For more information.) In addition to : a. Select your language. View the overview to...1. To start , see "ServerGuide problems" on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD. If the CD does not start the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, complete the following server models: - d. IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program for the server. View the readme...
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... passwords and security settings To start the Configuration/Setup Utility program, complete the following tasks: v Perform a low-level format on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD for Configuration/Setup appears, press F1. If your copy of ... 6.0 and UnixWare 7.14 operating systems. Use the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program, Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility program, and ServeRAID Manager to access the full Configuration/Setup Utility menu. 3. Using the RAID configuration programs... and associated devices 46 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: Installation Guide
... passwords and security settings To start the Configuration/Setup Utility program, complete the following tasks: v Perform a low-level format on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD for Configuration/Setup appears, press F1. If your copy of ... 6.0 and UnixWare 7.14 operating systems. Use the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program, Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility program, and ServeRAID Manager to access the full Configuration/Setup Utility menu. 3. Using the RAID configuration programs... and associated devices 46 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: Installation Guide
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... on the SCO 6.0 and UnixWare 7.14 operating systems. Use the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility program to perform the following steps: 1. v.... You must enable it . When the prompt Press F1 for Configuration/Setup appears, press F1. If you have set an administrator password, you ...known as HostRAID) is part of independent disks (RAID) on the IBM ServeRAID-8e (Adaptec HostRAID) Support CD. The Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility ... the BIOS code. Select Enabled. 7. Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility menu choices: The following choices are available on simple-swap SATA models...
... on the SCO 6.0 and UnixWare 7.14 operating systems. Use the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility program to perform the following steps: 1. v.... You must enable it . When the prompt Press F1 for Configuration/Setup appears, press F1. If you have set an administrator password, you ...known as HostRAID) is part of independent disks (RAID) on the IBM ServeRAID-8e (Adaptec HostRAID) Support CD. The Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility ... the BIOS code. Select Enabled. 7. Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility menu choices: The following choices are available on simple-swap SATA models...