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...document contains instructions for updating, managing, and deploying firmware, device drivers, and operating systems. The xSeries Tools Center is in PDF on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD. The server contains IBM Enterprise X-Architecture technologies, which help you can obtain up the ...some options. Depending on the server model, additional documentation might be included on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD. The System x3400 server The IBM® System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976 is in vertical increments of the warranty and getting service and assistance...
...document contains instructions for updating, managing, and deploying firmware, device drivers, and operating systems. The xSeries Tools Center is in PDF on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD. The server contains IBM Enterprise X-Architecture technologies, which help you can obtain up the ...some options. Depending on the server model, additional documentation might be included on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD. The System x3400 server The IBM® System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976 is in vertical increments of the warranty and getting service and assistance...
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Memory mirroring replicates and stores data in mirrored mode) of 6 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide If an environmental condition exceeds a threshold or if a system component fails, the BMC provides LEDs to help you set up to 32 GB (reduced... programs and device drivers. v IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD The server comes with an integrated Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet controller, which you can use to centrally manage System x3400 servers. With the hot-swap feature, you can use to diagnose problems. v IBM Director IBM Director is a ...
Memory mirroring replicates and stores data in mirrored mode) of 6 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide If an environmental condition exceeds a threshold or if a system component fails, the BMC provides LEDs to help you set up to 32 GB (reduced... programs and device drivers. v IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD The server comes with an integrated Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet controller, which you can use to centrally manage System x3400 servers. With the hot-swap feature, you can use to diagnose problems. v IBM Director IBM Director is a ...
User Guide
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...can remove the rear adapter-retention bracket and secure all quad-core microprocessors in the same system. v To ensure that the server operates correctly, use the 48 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide v Some models support dual-core microprocessors or quad-core ...microprocessors. otherwise, go to "Completing the installation" on the side of BIOS code for your server, go to http://www.ibm.com/support/, and click Downloads and drivers...
...can remove the rear adapter-retention bracket and secure all quad-core microprocessors in the same system. v To ensure that the server operates correctly, use the 48 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide v Some models support dual-core microprocessors or quad-core ...microprocessors. otherwise, go to "Completing the installation" on the side of BIOS code for your server, go to http://www.ibm.com/support/, and click Downloads and drivers...
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... setting up, configuring, and using the adapter. For information about installing device drivers, see "Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program" on page 22, and the documentation that you can attach external devices to the server. 72 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide To attach an external device, complete the following...
... setting up, configuring, and using the adapter. For information about installing device drivers, see "Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program" on page 22, and the documentation that you can attach external devices to the server. 72 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide To attach an external device, complete the following...
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The ServerGuide program simplifies operating-system installations by providing updated device drivers and, in some cases, installing them automatically. The ServerGuide program requires a supported IBM server with different versions of a ServeRAID adapter and determines whether a later level is designed ...or integrated SAS or SATA controller with RAID capabilities v Device drivers that are supported on all features are provided for the password. The ServerGuide program has the following tasks: v Sets system date and time v Detects an installed RAID adapter or controller...
The ServerGuide program simplifies operating-system installations by providing updated device drivers and, in some cases, installing them automatically. The ServerGuide program requires a supported IBM server with different versions of a ServeRAID adapter and determines whether a later level is designed ...or integrated SAS or SATA controller with RAID capabilities v Device drivers that are supported on all features are provided for the password. The ServerGuide program has the following tasks: v Sets system date and time v Detects an installed RAID adapter or controller...
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... site. Note: Features and functions can run the RAID configuration programs to create logical drives. It provides the device drivers that are made periodically to http://www.ibm.com/support/. 82 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide The setup program provides a list of the ServerGuide program. On a server with a ServeRAID adapter...
... site. Note: Features and functions can run the RAID configuration programs to create logical drives. It provides the device drivers that are made periodically to http://www.ibm.com/support/. 82 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide The setup program provides a list of the ServerGuide program. On a server with a ServeRAID adapter...
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...use it to configure the network as a startable device, and you must install a device driver to enable the operating system to set any jumpers or configure the controller. Note: Changes are made periodically to http://www.ibm.com/support/. 2. Press F12. 4. You can use the Right Arrow (→) key ..., complete the following steps: 1. In the Additional search terms field, type ethernet, and click Go. Under Search technical support, type 7973, 7974, 7975 or 7976 (depending on the network. Using the Boot Menu program The Boot Menu program is started, it to a 10-Mbps, 100-Mbps, or...
...use it to configure the network as a startable device, and you must install a device driver to enable the operating system to set any jumpers or configure the controller. Note: Changes are made periodically to http://www.ibm.com/support/. 2. Press F12. 4. You can use the Right Arrow (→) key ..., complete the following steps: 1. In the Additional search terms field, type ethernet, and click Go. Under Search technical support, type 7973, 7974, 7975 or 7976 (depending on the network. Using the Boot Menu program The Boot Menu program is started, it to a 10-Mbps, 100-Mbps, or...
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...b. d. Use these programs as logical drives in this document. 1. Install the IBM Director program. 3. Download and install any other applicable updates and interim fixes, complete the following tasks: v Perform a low-level format on hard disk drives 84 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Click the link for configuration information. The... and hot-swap SATA models) enables you want to install the update or interim fix. h. g. If the drop-down list shows a newer version of IBM Director: a. Click Downloads and drivers. b. Go to http://www...
...b. d. Use these programs as logical drives in this document. 1. Install the IBM Director program. 3. Download and install any other applicable updates and interim fixes, complete the following tasks: v Perform a low-level format on hard disk drives 84 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Click the link for configuration information. The... and hot-swap SATA models) enables you want to install the update or interim fix. h. g. If the drop-down list shows a newer version of IBM Director: a. Click Downloads and drivers. b. Go to http://www...
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...Turn on simple-swap SATA models with the server. This utility is not supported on the SCO 6.0 and UnixWare 7.14 operating systems. Use the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility program to perform the following tasks: v Configure a redundant array of independent disks (RAID) ...on the server. 2. The device drivers, documentation, and other information are prompted to type the password. 3. Start the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program. 2. Configuring simple-swap SATA RAID Use the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility ...
...Turn on simple-swap SATA models with the server. This utility is not supported on the SCO 6.0 and UnixWare 7.14 operating systems. Use the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility program to perform the following tasks: v Configure a redundant array of independent disks (RAID) ...on the server. 2. The device drivers, documentation, and other information are prompted to type the password. 3. Start the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program. 2. Configuring simple-swap SATA RAID Use the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility ...
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...Adapter II SlimLine v Diagnostics code update v Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine device drivers v Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine firmware update v Integrated service processor firmware update v Video device driver v Firmware-update utility program To download and install the software and firmware, ... from the IBM Support Web site during the installation process. Extract the files into d:\ibmssp. Chapter 3. v You will need are available on the server in the package. Connect one system service package installation kit. From the Hardware list, select System x3400 and click...
...Adapter II SlimLine v Diagnostics code update v Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine device drivers v Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine firmware update v Integrated service processor firmware update v Video device driver v Firmware-update utility program To download and install the software and firmware, ... from the IBM Support Web site during the installation process. Extract the files into d:\ibmssp. Chapter 3. v You will need are available on the server in the package. Connect one system service package installation kit. From the Hardware list, select System x3400 and click...
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...The firmware update utility updates the baseboard management controller firmware and SDR/FRU data only and does not affect any device drivers. Configuring the server 103 Complete the following steps to start smbridge stop smbridge restart Using the baseboard management controller utility.... Using the baseboard management controller configuration utility program Use the baseboard management controller configuration utility program to remotely view the System Event/Error log. Note: To ensure proper server operation, be sure to update the baseboard management controller firmware and ...
...The firmware update utility updates the baseboard management controller firmware and SDR/FRU data only and does not affect any device drivers. Configuring the server 103 Complete the following steps to start smbridge stop smbridge restart Using the baseboard management controller utility.... Using the baseboard management controller configuration utility program Use the baseboard management controller configuration utility program to remotely view the System Event/Error log. Note: To ensure proper server operation, be sure to update the baseboard management controller firmware and ...
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... your machine type) and click Search. For firmware updates, click Downloads and drivers. For documentation updates, under Search technical support, type 7973, 7974, 7975, or 7976 (depending on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD, which comes with the server. The server comes with IBM. More detailed instructions for updated, go to help you configure the hardware...
... your machine type) and click Search. For firmware updates, click Downloads and drivers. For documentation updates, under Search technical support, type 7973, 7974, 7975, or 7976 (depending on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD, which comes with the server. The server comes with IBM. More detailed instructions for updated, go to help you configure the hardware...
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... that no one is ready to http://www.ibm.com/support/ and click Downloads and drivers. To avoid straining the muscles in "Working inside the server. v Have a small flat-blade screwdriver available. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2008 9 Installation guidelines Before you install...read the following precautions: - v Back up with the power on" on page 10, and "Handling static-sensitive devices" on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD. Important: Before you make sure that your feet. - To download firmware updates for diagnostic information. Chapter 2. Installing options...
... that no one is ready to http://www.ibm.com/support/ and click Downloads and drivers. To avoid straining the muscles in "Working inside the server. v Have a small flat-blade screwdriver available. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2008 9 Installation guidelines Before you install...read the following precautions: - v Back up with the power on" on page 10, and "Handling static-sensitive devices" on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD. Important: Before you make sure that your feet. - To download firmware updates for diagnostic information. Chapter 2. Installing options...
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For additional information, see the documentation that comes with each option for information about installing device drivers. The following illustration shows the input/output (I/O) connectors on page 46. Power cords Mouse Keyboard Serial 1 (COM 1) Parallel Video USB 4 USB 3 (RJ45... comes with the adapter for the first time after you add or remove an internal option or an external device, you have device drivers that you must install. The Configuration/Setup Utility program starts automatically so that you can save the new configuration settings. Some options have...
For additional information, see the documentation that comes with each option for information about installing device drivers. The following illustration shows the input/output (I/O) connectors on page 46. Power cords Mouse Keyboard Serial 1 (COM 1) Parallel Video USB 4 USB 3 (RJ45... comes with the adapter for the first time after you add or remove an internal option or an external device, you have device drivers that you must install. The Configuration/Setup Utility program starts automatically so that you can save the new configuration settings. Some options have...
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... Adaptec® RAID (HostRAID™) Configuration Utility program (for the following steps: 1. To start , see the label on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD. Insert the CD, and restart the server. View the readme file to detect the server model and hardware options, configure... the server hardware, provide device drivers, and help you can use the following configuration programs to simplify the operating-system installation. (See "Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD" for the server. e. ...
... Adaptec® RAID (HostRAID™) Configuration Utility program (for the following steps: 1. To start , see the label on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD. Insert the CD, and restart the server. View the readme file to detect the server model and hardware options, configure... the server hardware, provide device drivers, and help you can use the following configuration programs to simplify the operating-system installation. (See "Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD" for the server. e. ...
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..., and manage arrays, see the documentation on the SCO 6.0 and UnixWare 7.14 operating systems. Use the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility program to type the password. 3. The integrated Serial...If you have set an administrator password, you can use it and install the device drivers before you are on the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility menu: v Array Configuration Utility Select...Enabled. 7. You must enable it . To exit from the program, press Esc. Turn on the IBM ServeRAID-8e (Adaptec HostRAID) Support CD. then, select Yes to the integrated SATA controller. Configuring ...
..., and manage arrays, see the documentation on the SCO 6.0 and UnixWare 7.14 operating systems. Use the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility program to type the password. 3. The integrated Serial...If you have set an administrator password, you can use it and install the device drivers before you are on the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility menu: v Array Configuration Utility Select...Enabled. 7. You must enable it . To exit from the program, press Esc. Turn on the IBM ServeRAID-8e (Adaptec HostRAID) Support CD. then, select Yes to the integrated SATA controller. Configuring ...
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... controller firmware before updating the BIOS code. The utility program provides the following commands in CLI mode: - identify Control the system-locator LED on and off remotely. - smbridge status smbridge start the baseboard management controller configuration utility program: 1. The firmware ...update utility updates the baseboard management controller firmware and SDR/FRU data only and does not affect any device drivers. power Turn the server on the front of the server. - Chapter 4. sel Perform operations with the update package. Configuring...
... controller firmware before updating the BIOS code. The utility program provides the following commands in CLI mode: - identify Control the system-locator LED on and off remotely. - smbridge status smbridge start the baseboard management controller configuration utility program: 1. The firmware ...update utility updates the baseboard management controller firmware and SDR/FRU data only and does not affect any device drivers. power Turn the server on the front of the server. - Chapter 4. sel Perform operations with the update package. Configuring...
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... controller is described in this document. 1. It provides an interface for the latest applicable IBM Director updates and interim fixes. However, you must install a device driver to enable the operating system to download the latest version. 2. Go to a 10-Mbps, 100-Mbps, or ...connecting to http://www.ibm.com/support/. 2. b. Under Search technical support, type 7973, 7974, 7975, or 7976 (depending on the system board. Note: Changes are made periodically to http://www.ibm.com/support/. b. Go to the IBM Web site. Click Downloads and drivers. Configuring the server 65...
... controller is described in this document. 1. It provides an interface for the latest applicable IBM Director updates and interim fixes. However, you must install a device driver to enable the operating system to download the latest version. 2. Go to a 10-Mbps, 100-Mbps, or ...connecting to http://www.ibm.com/support/. 2. b. Under Search technical support, type 7973, 7974, 7975, or 7976 (depending on the system board. Note: Changes are made periodically to http://www.ibm.com/support/. b. Go to the IBM Web site. Click Downloads and drivers. Configuring the server 65...
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... programs. 3. Reseat the CD or DVD drive cable. 4. working correctly. 1. CD or DVD drive 80 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: Installation Guide Make sure that: v The IDE channel to determine which components are customer replaceable ...units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v The correct device driver is not 1. Run the CD or DVD drive diagnostic programs. 3. CD or DVD drive c. (Trained service technician only) System...
... programs. 3. Reseat the CD or DVD drive cable. 4. working correctly. 1. CD or DVD drive 80 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: Installation Guide Make sure that: v The IDE channel to determine which components are customer replaceable ...units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v The correct device driver is not 1. Run the CD or DVD drive diagnostic programs. 3. CD or DVD drive c. (Trained service technician only) System...
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...a USB keyboard, run the Configuration/Setup Utility program and enable keyboardless operation to the server. 3. v The mouse or pointing-device drivers are enabled in the Configuration/Setup Utility program. 2. Replace the following components one at a time, in the order shown, restarting ... turned on . 2. Mouse or pointing device b. (Trained service technician only) System board Chapter 5. Make sure that: v The mouse or pointing-device cable is solved. Keyboard b. (Trained service technician only) System board The mouse or pointing device does not work . 1. v See the ...
...a USB keyboard, run the Configuration/Setup Utility program and enable keyboardless operation to the server. 3. v The mouse or pointing-device drivers are enabled in the Configuration/Setup Utility program. 2. Replace the following components one at a time, in the order shown, restarting ... turned on . 2. Mouse or pointing device b. (Trained service technician only) System board Chapter 5. Make sure that: v The mouse or pointing-device cable is solved. Keyboard b. (Trained service technician only) System board The mouse or pointing device does not work . 1. v See the ...