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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...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...
...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...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...
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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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This number is used to read all caution and danger statements in the IBM Safety Information book. Be sure to cross reference an English caution or danger statement with translated versions of the caution or danger ... information that caution statement appear in this documentation before you install the device. Important: All caution and danger statements in the IBM Safety Information book under statement 1. Statement 1: vi System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide For example, if a caution statement begins with a number 1, translations for that comes with ...
This number is used to read all caution and danger statements in the IBM Safety Information book. Be sure to cross reference an English caution or danger statement with translated versions of the caution or danger ... information that caution statement appear in this documentation before you install the device. Important: All caution and danger statements in the IBM Safety Information book under statement 1. Statement 1: vi System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide For example, if a caution statement begins with a number 1, translations for that comes with ...
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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 local ordinances or regulations. The battery contains lithium and can ... immerse into water v Heat to more than 100°C (212°F) v Repair or disassemble Dispose of . Statement 2: CAUTION: When replacing the lithium battery, use only IBM Part Number 33F8354 or an equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer.
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 local ordinances or regulations. The battery contains lithium and can ... immerse into water v Heat to more than 100°C (212°F) v Repair or disassemble Dispose of . Statement 2: CAUTION: When replacing the lithium battery, use only IBM Part Number 33F8354 or an equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer.
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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. The device also might have more than one power cord. 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 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. The device also might have more than one power cord. 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 Statement 4: ≥ 18 kg (39.7 lb) ≥ 32 kg (70.5 lb) CAUTION: Use safe practices when lifting.
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... tipping when the server unit is potentially a fire hazard and a shock hazard under any distribution fault condition. xii System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide This product is provided with this product or cords associated with accessories sold with your... system electrical requirements do not exceed branch circuit protection requirements. Statement 17: CAUTION: The following label indicates moving parts nearby. Statement...
... tipping when the server unit is potentially a fire hazard and a shock hazard under any distribution fault condition. xii System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide This product is provided with this product or cords associated with accessories sold with your... system electrical requirements do not exceed branch circuit protection requirements. Statement 17: CAUTION: The following label indicates moving parts nearby. Statement...
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... to locate the corresponding statement in your server offers" on page 6 and "Reliability, availability, and serviceability" on IBM X-Architecture® technologies. The System x3400 server The IBM® System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976 is in PDF on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD. v Warranty and Support Information This document is a 5-U-high, high-performance server that require superior...
... to locate the corresponding statement in your server offers" on page 6 and "Reliability, availability, and serviceability" on IBM X-Architecture® technologies. The System x3400 server The IBM® System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976 is in PDF on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD. v Warranty and Support Information This document is a 5-U-high, high-performance server that require superior...
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...danger statements that can be potentially hazardous to the IBM Web site. The following steps. v Attention: These notices indicate potential damage to http://www.ibm.com/support/. 2. A caution statement is on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD. These updates are available from what ... An attention notice is placed just before the description of a potentially lethal or extremely hazardous procedure step or situation. 2 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide v Important: These notices provide information or advice that comes with the server. Note: Changes...
...danger statements that can be potentially hazardous to the IBM Web site. The following steps. v Attention: These notices indicate potential damage to http://www.ibm.com/support/. 2. A caution statement is on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD. These updates are available from what ... An attention notice is placed just before the description of a potentially lethal or extremely hazardous procedure step or situation. 2 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide v Important: These notices provide information or advice that comes with the server. Note: Changes...
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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 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.
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v High-performance graphics controller The server comes with an onboard high-performance graphics controller that you can use to centrally manage System x3400 servers. v IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD The server comes with an integrated Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet controller, which you can add, remove, or ...32 GB (reduced to each branch). To support memory mirroring, you can use to help you diagnose the problem. Pairs of 6 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide With the hot-swap feature, you must be identical pairs of DIMMs that are next to 16 GB...
v High-performance graphics controller The server comes with an onboard high-performance graphics controller that you can use to centrally manage System x3400 servers. v IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD The server comes with an integrated Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet controller, which you can add, remove, or ...32 GB (reduced to each branch). To support memory mirroring, you can use to help you diagnose the problem. Pairs of 6 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide With the hot-swap feature, you must be identical pairs of DIMMs that are next to 16 GB...
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... Some models support ServeRAID adapters to ensure the integrity of independent disks (RAID) configurations. The System x3400 server 7 v Online-spare memory Some models support online-sparing memory. Some models also have ... 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...the server is used with your IBM marketing representative or authorized reseller. To order an optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine, contact your...
... Some models support ServeRAID adapters to ensure the integrity of independent disks (RAID) configurations. The System x3400 server 7 v Online-spare memory Some models support online-sparing memory. Some models also have ... 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...the server is used with your IBM marketing representative or authorized reseller. To order an optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine, contact your...
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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...-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 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...-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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... and light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and how to turn the server on the front of the hot-swap server models. System power LED Power-control button Hard disk drive activity LED System error LED Front information panel CD or DVD drive activity LED (green) USB connectors CD or DVD-eject button Hot...-swap hard disk drive status LED (amber) Hot-swap hard disk drive activity LED (green) 10 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Front view The following illustration shows the controls, LEDs, and connectors on and off.
... and light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and how to turn the server on the front of the hot-swap server models. System power LED Power-control button Hard disk drive activity LED System error LED Front information panel CD or DVD drive activity LED (green) USB connectors CD or DVD-eject button Hot...-swap hard disk drive status LED (amber) Hot-swap hard disk drive activity LED (green) 10 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Front view The following illustration shows the controls, LEDs, and connectors on and off.
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When the drive is removed, this LED also is visible on the SAS/SATA backplane, below the hot-swap hard disk drive activity LED. 12 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Hot-swap hard disk drive status LED (some models) On some server models, each hot-swap hard disk drive...
When the drive is removed, this LED also is visible on the SAS/SATA backplane, below the hot-swap hard disk drive activity LED. 12 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Hot-swap hard disk drive status LED (some models) On some server models, each hot-swap hard disk drive...
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... serial device to this connector. When this LED is lit, it indicates that there is on the Ethernet connector on the Ethernet port. 14 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Ethernet link status LED This LED is activity between the server and the network. Parallel connector Connect a parallel device...
... serial device to this connector. When this LED is lit, it indicates that there is on the Ethernet connector on the Ethernet port. 14 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Ethernet link status LED This LED is activity between the server and the network. Parallel connector Connect a parallel device...
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...and leave it from the power source. Some operating systems require an orderly shutdown before you turn off the server. v If the operating system stops functioning, you must disconnect it connected to a critical system failure. 16 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide While the server ...orderly shutdown of the following ways: v You can press and hold the power-control button for information about shutting down the operating system. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power from the server, you can turn off the server ...
...and leave it from the power source. Some operating systems require an orderly shutdown before you turn off the server. v If the operating system stops functioning, you must disconnect it connected to a critical system failure. 16 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide While the server ...orderly shutdown of the following ways: v You can press and hold the power-control button for information about shutting down the operating system. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power from the server, you can turn off the server ...
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Power Main power Power USB tape Front panel Primary IDE Front USB Rear fan COM 2 header DIMM LEDs 6 12 5 11 4 10 39 28 17 Wake on the system board. System-board internal connectors The following illustration shows the internal connectors on LAN Battery Microprocessor 1 SAS/SATA backplane 1 power Microprocessor 2 SAS/SATA backplane 2 power Simple-swap SATA backplate Hot-swap SAS/SATA 1 signal Hot-swap SAS/SATA 2 signal Hot-swap main fan Hot-swap fan (redundant) 18 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide
Power Main power Power USB tape Front panel Primary IDE Front USB Rear fan COM 2 header DIMM LEDs 6 12 5 11 4 10 39 28 17 Wake on the system board. System-board internal connectors The following illustration shows the internal connectors on LAN Battery Microprocessor 1 SAS/SATA backplane 1 power Microprocessor 2 SAS/SATA backplane 2 power Simple-swap SATA backplate Hot-swap SAS/SATA 1 signal Hot-swap SAS/SATA 2 signal Hot-swap main fan Hot-swap fan (redundant) 18 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide
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System-board external connectors The following illustration shows the external input/output (I/O) connectors on the system board. Mouse Keyboard Serial 1 (COM 1) Parallel DIMM LEDs 6 12 5 11 4 10 39 28 17 Video USB 4 USB 3 (RJ45) Ethernet 10/100/1000 (RJ45) Ethernet 10/100 (for Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine) NMI button Serial 2 (COM 2) 20 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide
System-board external connectors The following illustration shows the external input/output (I/O) connectors on the system board. Mouse Keyboard Serial 1 (COM 1) Parallel DIMM LEDs 6 12 5 11 4 10 39 28 17 Video USB 4 USB 3 (RJ45) Ethernet 10/100/1000 (RJ45) Ethernet 10/100 (for Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine) NMI button Serial 2 (COM 2) 20 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide
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... Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD. v Before you are working correctly. v Observe good housekeeping in a safe place. v Do not attempt to lift a heavy object, observe the following precautions: 22 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide v... If you . If the server is working . If you work safely. System-board LEDs The following illustration shows the light-emitting diodes (LEDs) ...
... Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD. v Before you are working correctly. v Observe good housekeeping in a safe place. v Do not attempt to lift a heavy object, observe the following precautions: 22 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide v... If you . If the server is working . If you work safely. System-board LEDs The following illustration shows the light-emitting diodes (LEDs) ...
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... package. This drains static electricity from the package and from your movement. Heating reduces indoor humidity and increases static electricity. 24 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Follow these guidelines when you are ready to build up around you lean over it . Movement ...least 2 seconds. v Do not leave the device where others can damage the server and other grounding system when working inside the server with the power on the outside of a grounding system is recommended. Do not place the device on the server cover or on . The server (some ...
... package. This drains static electricity from the package and from your movement. Heating reduces indoor humidity and increases static electricity. 24 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Follow these guidelines when you are ready to build up around you lean over it . Movement ...least 2 seconds. v Do not leave the device where others can damage the server and other grounding system when working inside the server with the power on the outside of a grounding system is recommended. Do not place the device on the server cover or on . The server (some ...