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... the server in this document 2 Machine 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...
... the server in this document 2 Machine 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...
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... 82 Installing your operating system without ServerGuide 82 Using the Boot Menu program 83 Enabling the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility program 83 Configuring the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet controller 83 Updating IBM Director 84 Using the RAID configuration programs 84 Configuring hot-swap SAS, hot-swap SATA, or Simple-swap SATA (some ...A warning statement 111 Chinese Class A warning statement 111 Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement . . . 111 Korean Class A warning statement 111 Index 113 iv System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide
... 82 Installing your operating system without ServerGuide 82 Using the Boot Menu program 83 Enabling the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility program 83 Configuring the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet controller 83 Updating IBM Director 84 Using the RAID configuration programs 84 Configuring hot-swap SAS, hot-swap SATA, or Simple-swap SATA (some ...A warning statement 111 Chinese Class A warning statement 111 Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement . . . 111 Korean Class A warning statement 111 Index 113 iv System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide
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Statement 1: vi System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Read any additional safety information that caution statement appear in the IBM Safety Information book. Important: All caution and danger statements in this documentation begin with a number. Be sure to cross reference an English caution or danger ... in this documentation before you install the device. For example, if a caution statement begins with translated versions of the caution or danger statement in the IBM Safety Information book under statement 1.
Statement 1: vi System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Read any additional safety information that caution statement appear in the IBM Safety Information book. Important: All caution and danger statements in this documentation begin with a number. Be sure to cross reference an English caution or danger ... in this documentation before you install the device. For example, if a caution statement begins with translated versions of the caution or danger statement in the IBM Safety Information book under statement 1.
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... only IBM Part Number 33F8354 or an equivalent type battery recommended by the same manufacturer. Do not: v Throw or immerse into water v Heat to more than 100°C (212°F) v Repair or disassemble Dispose of . viii System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide If your system has ...a module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with the same module type made by the manufacturer. The battery contains lithium and can explode if ...
... only IBM Part Number 33F8354 or an equivalent type battery recommended by the same manufacturer. Do not: v Throw or immerse into water v Heat to more than 100°C (212°F) v Repair or disassemble Dispose of . viii System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide If your system has ...a module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with the same module type made by the manufacturer. The battery contains lithium and can explode if ...
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Statement 4: ≥ 18 kg (39.7 lb) ≥ 32 kg (70.5 lb) CAUTION: Use safe practices when lifting. Statement 5: ≥ 55 kg (121.2 lb) CAUTION: The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source. 2 1 x System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide The device also might have more than one power cord.
Statement 4: ≥ 18 kg (39.7 lb) ≥ 32 kg (70.5 lb) CAUTION: Use safe practices when lifting. Statement 5: ≥ 55 kg (121.2 lb) CAUTION: The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source. 2 1 x System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide The device also might have more than one power cord.
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... maximum phase to phase voltage is 240 V under certain conditions. This product is extended. Wash hands after handling. xii System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Lávese las manos después de usar el producto. Statement 13: DANGER Overloading a branch ...harm. Statement 15: CAUTION: Make sure 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 este producto o con cables de ...
... maximum phase to phase voltage is 240 V under certain conditions. This product is extended. Wash hands after handling. xii System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Lávese las manos después de usar el producto. Statement 13: DANGER Overloading a branch ...harm. Statement 15: CAUTION: Make sure 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 este producto o con cables de ...
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... contains information for updating, managing, and deploying firmware, device drivers, and operating systems. The xSeries Tools Center is 1.75 inches tall. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2008 1 It contains information about tools for service technicians. The System x3400 server The IBM® System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976 is a 5-U-high, high-performance server that is in the documentation...
... contains information for updating, managing, and deploying firmware, device drivers, and operating systems. The xSeries Tools Center is 1.75 inches tall. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2008 1 It contains information about tools for service technicians. The System x3400 server The IBM® System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976 is a 5-U-high, high-performance server that is in the documentation...
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...situations. The documentation might be updated occasionally to the IBM Web site. v Important: These notices provide information or advice that comes with the server. Under Search technical support, type System x3400, and click Search. Notices and statements in this ...document The caution and danger statements that appear in this document. 1. A caution statement is placed just before the description of a potentially lethal or extremely hazardous procedure step or situation. 2 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975...
...situations. The documentation might be updated occasionally to the IBM Web site. v Important: These notices provide information or advice that comes with the server. Under Search technical support, type System x3400, and click Search. Notices and statements in this ...document The caution and danger statements that appear in this document. 1. A caution statement is placed just before the description of a potentially lethal or extremely hazardous procedure step or situation. 2 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975...
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See Chapter 2, "Installing options," on the server model, some features might not be available, or some specifications might not apply. Depending on page 17 for Machine Types 7975 and 7976. Machine Types 7975 and 7976 features and specifications The following information is a summary of the features and specifications for more detail information about the specifications and features and the installation of the components. 4 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide
See Chapter 2, "Installing options," on the server model, some features might not be available, or some specifications might not apply. Depending on page 17 for Machine Types 7975 and 7976. Machine Types 7975 and 7976 features and specifications The following information is a summary of the features and specifications for more detail information about the specifications and features and the installation of the components. 4 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide
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.... For more information, see "Configuring the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet controller" on page 83. For more information about the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, see the IBM Director documentation on page 81. With the hot-swap feature, you diagnose the problem. v Memory mirroring Some models support memory mirroring. To support memory mirroring... disk drives in DIMMs within the channels of the same branch must have at least two pairs of DIMMs installed (a pair in mirrored mode) of 6 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide
.... For more information, see "Configuring the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet controller" on page 83. For more information about the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, see the IBM Director documentation on page 81. With the hot-swap feature, you diagnose the problem. v Memory mirroring Some models support memory mirroring. To support memory mirroring... disk drives in DIMMs within the channels of the same branch must have at least two pairs of DIMMs installed (a pair in mirrored mode) of 6 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide
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...the maximum load on the server is used with the systems-management software that comes with your IBM marketing representative or authorized reseller. When you install the second...microprocessor provides symmetric multiprocessing capability. The System x3400 server 7 Some models also have installed an additional pair of DIMMs of the same speed, type, size (or larger), and ...v 1-year parts and 1-year labor limited warranty (Machine Types 7973 and 7975) and 3-year parts and 3-year labor limited warranty (Machine Types 7974 and 7976) v Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI...
...the maximum load on the server is used with the systems-management software that comes with your IBM marketing representative or authorized reseller. When you install the second...microprocessor provides symmetric multiprocessing capability. The System x3400 server 7 Some models also have installed an additional pair of DIMMs of the same speed, type, size (or larger), and ...v 1-year parts and 1-year labor limited warranty (Machine Types 7973 and 7975) and 3-year parts and 3-year labor limited warranty (Machine Types 7974 and 7976) v Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI...
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...System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Response time varies; Service availability will vary by country. includes serial-number information and replacement part numbers, stored in detail v Monitor the usage and performance of critical components, such as microprocessors, disks, and memory 2. v Automatic Server Restart (ASR) logic supporting a system...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 ...
...System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Response time varies; Service availability will vary by country. includes serial-number information and replacement part numbers, stored in detail v Monitor the usage and performance of critical components, such as microprocessors, disks, and memory 2. v Automatic Server Restart (ASR) logic supporting a system...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 ...
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See 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 SAS/SATA configuring...
See 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 SAS/SATA configuring...
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... 44 important notices 2 indicators 10 installation guidelines 22 installation order hard disk drives 43 memory modules 30, 31 installing adapters 47 an IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine 65 cover 70 diskette drive 36 hot-plug adapter 56, 65 hot-swap drives 41 hot-swap fan 56... 11 hot-swap hard disk drive activity 12 hot-swap hard disk drive status 12 power-on 11 system board 22 system-error 11 M Machine Types 7973 and 7974 features and specifications 3 Machine Types 7975 and 7976 features and specifications 4 major components 17 in server 17 memory installing 28 specifications 3, 4 ...
... 44 important notices 2 indicators 10 installation guidelines 22 installation order hard disk drives 43 memory modules 30, 31 installing adapters 47 an IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine 65 cover 70 diskette drive 36 hot-plug adapter 56, 65 hot-swap drives 41 hot-swap fan 56... 11 hot-swap hard disk drive activity 12 hot-swap hard disk drive status 12 power-on 11 system board 22 system-error 11 M Machine Types 7973 and 7974 features and specifications 3 Machine Types 7975 and 7976 features and specifications 4 major components 17 in server 17 memory installing 28 specifications 3, 4 ...
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...88 the IBM ServeRAID configuration utility 86 startup sequence 78 statements and notices 2 static electricity 24 static-sensitive devices, handling 24 status LEDs 10 supervisor password See administrator password switches on the system board 19 system board ...connectors 18 LEDs 22 option connectors 21 switches 19 system event/error log 79 system reliability 23 system specifications 3, 4 system specifications for Machine Types 7973 and 7974 3 system specifications for Machine Types 7975 and 7976 4 system-error LED 11 systems management 8 systems-management support overview 7 T temperature 3, 4 ...
...88 the IBM ServeRAID configuration utility 86 startup sequence 78 statements and notices 2 static electricity 24 static-sensitive devices, handling 24 status LEDs 10 supervisor password See administrator password switches on the system board 19 system board ...connectors 18 LEDs 22 option connectors 21 switches 19 system event/error log 79 system reliability 23 system specifications 3, 4 system specifications for Machine Types 7973 and 7974 3 system specifications for Machine Types 7975 and 7976 4 system-error LED 11 systems management 8 systems-management support overview 7 T temperature 3, 4 ...
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... side cover 33 Connecting the cables 34 Updating the server configuration 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 off the server 42 Chapter... © Copyright IBM Corp. 2008 iii Contents Safety v Chapter 1. Introduction 1 The IBM Documentation CD 3 Hardware and software requirements 3 Using the Documentation Browser 3 Notices and statements in this document 4 Machine Types 7973 and 7974 features and specifications 5 Machine Types 7975 and 7976 features...
... side cover 33 Connecting the cables 34 Updating the server configuration 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 off the server 42 Chapter... © Copyright IBM Corp. 2008 iii Contents Safety v Chapter 1. Introduction 1 The IBM Documentation CD 3 Hardware and software requirements 3 Using the Documentation Browser 3 Notices and statements in this document 4 Machine Types 7973 and 7974 features and specifications 5 Machine Types 7975 and 7976 features...
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See Chapter 2, "Installing options," on the server model, some features might not be available, or some specifications might not apply. Machine Types 7975 and 7976 features and specifications The following information is a summary of the features and specifications for more detail information about the specifications and features and the installation of the components. 6 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: Installation Guide Depending on page 9 for Machine Type 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 features and specifications for more detail information about the specifications and features and the installation of the components. 6 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: Installation Guide Depending on page 9 for Machine Type 7975 and 7976.
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... 42 controller, configuring 65 high performance modes 65 integrated on system board 65 link status LED 42 modes 65 example memory capacity 18 expansion slots 5, 7 express configuration 51 external connectors 40 F FCC Class A notice 99 features Machine Types 7973 and 7974 5 Machine Types 7975 and 7976 6 filler panel hard disk drive bay 8 removable-media... activity LED 39 SAS IDs 25 status LED 39 installation 23 specifications 5, 6 hot-swap SAS drives cabling 28 hot-swap SATA drives cabling 28 104 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: Installation Guide
... 42 controller, configuring 65 high performance modes 65 integrated on system board 65 link status LED 42 modes 65 example memory capacity 18 expansion slots 5, 7 express configuration 51 external connectors 40 F FCC Class A notice 99 features Machine Types 7973 and 7974 5 Machine Types 7975 and 7976 6 filler panel hard disk drive bay 8 removable-media... activity LED 39 SAS IDs 25 status LED 39 installation 23 specifications 5, 6 hot-swap SAS drives cabling 28 hot-swap SATA drives cabling 28 104 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: Installation Guide
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... Utility program 46 IBM Director 65 IBM Support Line 94 IDs for SAS hot-swap drives 25 IDs for SATA simple-swap drives 26 important notices 4 indicators 37 installation guidelines 9 installation order ... drive activity 38 hot-swap hard disk drive activity 39 hot-swap hard disk drive status 39 power-on 38 system-error 39 M Machine Types 7973 and 7974 features and specifications 5 Machine Types 7975 and 7976 features and specifications 6 major components 8 memory configuration 85 memory (continued) installing 16 problems 84 specifications 5, 6 memory capacity examples...
... Utility program 46 IBM Director 65 IBM Support Line 94 IDs for SAS hot-swap drives 25 IDs for SATA simple-swap drives 26 important notices 4 indicators 37 installation guidelines 9 installation order ... drive activity 38 hot-swap hard disk drive activity 39 hot-swap hard disk drive status 39 power-on 38 system-error 39 M Machine Types 7973 and 7974 features and specifications 5 Machine Types 7975 and 7976 features and specifications 6 major components 8 memory configuration 85 memory (continued) installing 16 problems 84 specifications 5, 6 memory capacity examples...
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... Setup and Installation CD 45 the IBM ServeRAID configuration utility 48 statements and notices 4 static electricity 11 static-sensitive devices, handling 11 status LEDs 37 support, web site 93 system board LEDs 91 system reliability 10 system specifications 5, 6 system specifications for Machine Types 7973 and 7974 5 system specifications for Machine Types 7975 and 7976 6 system-error LED 39 T tape drive...
... Setup and Installation CD 45 the IBM ServeRAID configuration utility 48 statements and notices 4 static electricity 11 static-sensitive devices, handling 11 status LEDs 37 support, web site 93 system board LEDs 91 system reliability 10 system specifications 5, 6 system specifications for Machine Types 7973 and 7974 5 system specifications for Machine Types 7975 and 7976 6 system-error LED 39 T tape drive...