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...111 Index 113 iv System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Configuring the server 75 Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program 76 Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program 76 Configuration/Setup Utility menu ...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 Director 84 Using the RAID configuration programs 84 Configuring...
...111 Index 113 iv System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide Configuring the server 75 Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program 76 Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program 76 Configuration/Setup Utility menu ...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 Director 84 Using the RAID configuration programs 84 Configuring...
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...to two Intel Xeon microprocessors. The System x3400 server 7 Online-spare memory disables a failed rank pair of DIMMs from the system configuration and activates an online-spare rank ...is used with the systems-management software that comes with the server, you must enable this will enhance the performance of independent disks (RAID) configurations. When this adapter...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) v Advanced Desktop Management...
...to two Intel Xeon microprocessors. The System x3400 server 7 Online-spare memory disables a failed rank pair of DIMMs from the system configuration and activates an online-spare rank ...is used with the systems-management software that comes with the server, you must enable this will enhance the performance of independent disks (RAID) configurations. When this adapter...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) v Advanced Desktop Management...
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...menu-driven setup, system configuration, and redundant array of independent disks (RAID) configuration v Built-in monitoring... v Support for an optional IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine ...configuration of remote systems, in nonvolatile memory, for easier remote maintenance v Wake on the system board v Upgradeable baseboard management controller (BMC) firmware v Upgradeable microcode for POST, basic input/output system (BIOS) code, and read-only memory (ROM) resident code, locally or over a LAN v Vital product data (VPD); may exclude holidays. 8 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975...
...menu-driven setup, system configuration, and redundant array of independent disks (RAID) configuration v Built-in monitoring... v Support for an optional IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine ...configuration of remote systems, in nonvolatile memory, for easier remote maintenance v Wake on the system board v Upgradeable baseboard management controller (BMC) firmware v Upgradeable microcode for POST, basic input/output system (BIOS) code, and read-only memory (ROM) resident code, locally or over a LAN v Vital product data (VPD); may exclude holidays. 8 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975...
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... system (BIOS) code. Configuring the server The following configuration programs and utilities come with integrated RAID and the devices that are designed for the latest applicable IBM Director updates and interim fixes. For information about updating IBM Director, see "Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program" on page 83. v IBM Director IBM Director is part of the BIOS code. v RAID configuration programs - v IBM...
... system (BIOS) code. Configuring the server The following configuration programs and utilities come with integrated RAID and the devices that are designed for the latest applicable IBM Director updates and interim fixes. For information about updating IBM Director, see "Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program" on page 83. v IBM Director IBM Director is part of the BIOS code. v RAID configuration programs - v IBM...
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... have the operating-system CD to bypass 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. The ServerGuide program requires a supported IBM server with different versions...installation program that is installed. The ServerGuide program has the following tasks: v Sets system date and time v Detects an installed RAID adapter or controller and runs the RAID configuration program v Checks the microcode (firmware) levels of the ServerGuide program. In addition to...
... have the operating-system CD to bypass 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. The ServerGuide program requires a supported IBM server with different versions...installation program that is installed. The ServerGuide program has the following tasks: v Sets system date and time v Detects an installed RAID adapter or controller and runs the RAID configuration program v Checks the microcode (firmware) levels of the ServerGuide program. In addition to...
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...Start the operating-system installation. Typical operating system installation The ServerGuide program can run the RAID configuration programs to create logical drives. After you have already configured the server hardware and you are made periodically to the IBM Web site. Note... http://www.ibm.com/support/. 82 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide This section describes a typical ServerGuide operating-system installation. Installing your operating system without ServerGuide If you have completed the setup process, the operating-system installation program ...
...Start the operating-system installation. Typical operating system installation The ServerGuide program can run the RAID configuration programs to create logical drives. After you have already configured the server hardware and you are made periodically to the IBM Web site. Note... http://www.ibm.com/support/. 82 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide This section describes a typical ServerGuide operating-system installation. Installing your operating system without ServerGuide If you have completed the setup process, the operating-system installation program ...
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... you must check for the server: a. Using the RAID configuration programs Note: RAID options and HostRAID are made periodically to the IBM Web site. Install the IBM Director program. 3. b. c. From the Sub-category list, select System x3400 and click Continue. Select any applicable updates or interim ...want to download. To install the IBM Director updates and any additional updates or interim fixes that comes installed in a disk array. Check for attached devices v Set protocol parameters on hard disk drives 84 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide g....
... you must check for the server: a. Using the RAID configuration programs Note: RAID options and HostRAID are made periodically to the IBM Web site. Install the IBM Director program. 3. b. c. From the Sub-category list, select System x3400 and click Continue. Select any applicable updates or interim ...want to download. To install the IBM Director updates and any additional updates or interim fixes that comes installed in a disk array. Check for attached devices v Set protocol parameters on hard disk drives 84 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide g....
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... maximum four drives and the optional ServeRAID-8k Controller are not supported on the SCO 6.0 and UnixWare 7.14 operating systems. Use the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program to configure and manage redundant array of independent disks (RAID) on page 57 for attached devices. v If you upgrade to the maximum eight drives and the optional ServeRAID...
... maximum four drives and the optional ServeRAID-8k Controller are not supported on the SCO 6.0 and UnixWare 7.14 operating systems. Use the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program to configure and manage redundant array of independent disks (RAID) on page 57 for attached devices. v If you upgrade to the maximum eight drives and the optional ServeRAID...
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...the server. 86 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide v Simple-swap models with the optional ServeRAID-8k Controller installed This utility is part of independent disks (RAID) array v View or change the RAID configuration and associated devices ...the list of the selected drive. From the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program menu, select Array Configuration Utility. 2. Starting IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program: To start the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program, complete the following tasks: v Configure a redundant array of the BIOS code. To...
...the server. 86 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User's Guide v Simple-swap models with the optional ServeRAID-8k Controller installed This utility is part of independent disks (RAID) array v View or change the RAID configuration and associated devices ...the list of the selected drive. From the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program menu, select Array Configuration Utility. 2. Starting IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program: To start the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program, complete the following tasks: v Configure a redundant array of the BIOS code. To...
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... supported on the SCO 6.0 and UnixWare 7.14 operating systems. Use the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility program to create, configure, and manage arrays, see the documentation on the IBM ServeRAID-8e (Adaptec HostRAID) Support CD that comes with no ServeRAID adapter installed. The Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility program adds RAID functionality to save the changes. Press Esc; then, select...
... supported on the SCO 6.0 and UnixWare 7.14 operating systems. Use the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility program to create, configure, and manage arrays, see the documentation on the IBM ServeRAID-8e (Adaptec HostRAID) Support CD that comes with no ServeRAID adapter installed. The Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility program adds RAID functionality to save the changes. Press Esc; then, select...
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v Disk Utilities Select this choice to configure the controller interface definitions or to format a disk or verify the disk media. v SerialSelect Utility Select this choice to configure the physical transfer and SATA address of the selected drive. Select a device from the list and read the instructions on the server. 2. When the prompt Press Turn on the screen carefully before making a selection. Starting the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility program: To start the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility program, complete the following steps: 1.
v Disk Utilities Select this choice to configure the controller interface definitions or to format a disk or verify the disk media. v SerialSelect Utility Select this choice to configure the physical transfer and SATA address of the selected drive. Select a device from the list and read the instructions on the server. 2. When the prompt Press Turn on the screen carefully before making a selection. Starting the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility program: To start the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility program, complete the following steps: 1.
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... Manager and remove the CD from the Help menu. then, insert the IBM ServeRAID Support CD into an array and creating a RAID level-1 logical drive. In the Configuration wizard, you install the operating system. Configuring the server 89 Click Next. 5. Note: Some operating systems have size limitations for attached devices. However, to view or change the...
... Manager and remove the CD from the Help menu. then, insert the IBM ServeRAID Support CD into an array and creating a RAID level-1 logical drive. In the Configuration wizard, you install the operating system. Configuring the server 89 Click Next. 5. Note: Some operating systems have size limitations for attached devices. However, to view or change the...
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Index A acoustical noise emissions 3, 4, 5 Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility 87 Adaptec RAID configuration utility program using 87 Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility program starting 88 adapter hot-plug devices 56 installing 47 hot-plug 56, 65 Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine...85 ServeRAID controller 89 ServeRAID programs 76 ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD 75 summary window 90 updating 72 with ServerGuide 82 configuration utility IBM ServeRAID starting 86 configuring the integrated SATA controller 87 connector adapter 21 battery 18 cable 71 Ethernet 14 external 11, 13, 20 internal ...
Index A acoustical noise emissions 3, 4, 5 Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility 87 Adaptec RAID configuration utility program using 87 Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility program starting 88 adapter hot-plug devices 56 installing 47 hot-plug 56, 65 Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine...85 ServeRAID controller 89 ServeRAID programs 76 ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD 75 summary window 90 updating 72 with ServerGuide 82 configuration utility IBM ServeRAID starting 86 configuring the integrated SATA controller 87 connector adapter 21 battery 18 cable 71 Ethernet 14 external 11, 13, 20 internal ...
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...RAID Configuration Utility program 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...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 ...
...RAID Configuration Utility program 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...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 ...
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... SAS/SATA Configuration 85 ServeRAID Manager 89 V video connector 14 controller 3, 5 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, and 7976...
... SAS/SATA Configuration 85 ServeRAID Manager 89 V video connector 14 controller 3, 5 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, and 7976...
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...) RAID 47 Configuring simple-swap SATA RAID 49 Using ServeRAID Manager 50 Using the baseboard management controller 52 Enabling and configuring SOL using the OSA SMBridge management utility program 52 Installing the OSA SMBridge management utility program 61 Using the baseboard management controller utility programs 63 Using the Boot Menu program 64 © Copyright IBM...
...) RAID 47 Configuring simple-swap SATA RAID 49 Using ServeRAID Manager 50 Using the baseboard management controller 52 Enabling and configuring SOL using the OSA SMBridge management utility program 52 Installing the OSA SMBridge management utility program 61 Using the baseboard management controller utility programs 63 Using the Boot Menu program 64 © Copyright IBM...
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..." on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD. To start , see "Configuring the server" in the User's Guide on page 79. 2. Start the setup and hardware configuration programs. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2008 45 Configuring the server The...Configuration/Setup Utility program v RAID configuration programs - View the overview to review installation tips about ServerGuide features. b. Adaptec® RAID (HostRAID™) Configuration Utility program (for the following steps: 1. c. View the readme file to learn about the operating system and adapter. IBM ServeRAID Configuration...
..." on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD. To start , see "Configuring the server" in the User's Guide on page 79. 2. Start the setup and hardware configuration programs. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2008 45 Configuring the server The...Configuration/Setup Utility program v RAID configuration programs - View the overview to review installation tips about ServerGuide features. b. Adaptec® RAID (HostRAID™) Configuration Utility program (for the following steps: 1. c. View the readme file to learn about the operating system and adapter. IBM ServeRAID Configuration...
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...disk drive v View or change the RAID configuration and associated devices 46 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: Installation Guide Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program The Configuration/Setup Utility program is part of independent disks (RAID). The server comes with a CD ... been set, you can use it to configure the ServeRAID 8k-l SAS Controller. Follow the instructions on the SCO 6.0 and UnixWare 7.14 operating systems. Use the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program, Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility program, and ServeRAID Manager to operate ...
...disk drive v View or change the RAID configuration and associated devices 46 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: Installation Guide Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program The Configuration/Setup Utility program is part of independent disks (RAID). The server comes with a CD ... been set, you can use it to configure the ServeRAID 8k-l SAS Controller. Follow the instructions on the SCO 6.0 and UnixWare 7.14 operating systems. Use the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program, Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility program, and ServeRAID Manager to operate ...
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... described in the server. When the maximum four drives are not supported on the SCO 6.0 and UnixWare 7.14 operating systems. Use the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program to configure and manage redundant array of independent disks (RAID) on simple-swap SATA models. Consider the following server models: v Hot-swap SAS v Hot-swap SATA v Simple-swap...
... described in the server. When the maximum four drives are not supported on the SCO 6.0 and UnixWare 7.14 operating systems. Use the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program to configure and manage redundant array of independent disks (RAID) on simple-swap SATA models. Consider the following server models: v Hot-swap SAS v Hot-swap SATA v Simple-swap...
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.... 48 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: Installation Guide Select Create Array. 3. Creating a RAID array To use the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility, see the documentation on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD. From the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility window, select Manage Arrays. 3. Starting IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program: To start the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program, complete the following steps: 1. IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility...
.... 48 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: Installation Guide Select Create Array. 3. Creating a RAID array To use the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility, see the documentation on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD. From the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility window, select Manage Arrays. 3. Starting IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program: To start the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program, complete the following steps: 1. IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility...