IBM System x3400 Type 7975 User manual

System x3400
Ty pes 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976
User’s Guide
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System x3400
Ty pes 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976
User’s Guide
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Note:
Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in “Notices,” on page 105, and the Warranty
and Support Information document on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD.
Fifth Edition (October 2008)
©Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2008.
US Government Users Restricted Rights –Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract
with IBM Corp.

Contents
Safety ............................v
Chapter 1. The System x3400 server ................1
Related documentation ......................1
Notices and statements 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. 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 reliability guidelines ...................23
Working inside the server with the power on .............23
Handling static-sensitive devices .................24
Removing the bezel .......................25
Removing the side cover .....................26
Removing the front fan cage assembly ................27
Installing amemory module ....................28
Installing adrive ........................34
Installing aCD or DVD drive ...................36
Installing atape drive .....................39
Installing ahot-swap hard disk drive ................41
IDs for hot-swap hard disk drives .................42
Installing asimple-swap SATA hard disk drive ............43
Power and signal cables for internal drives .............44
Installing an adapter .......................46
Installing amicroprocessor ....................48
Installing ahot-swap power supply .................52
Installing ahot-swap fan .....................55
Installing the ServeRAID 8k-l adapter ................56
Installing the ServeRAID-8k adapter .................57
Installing the optional IBM ServeRAID-MR10is VAULT SAS/SATA Controller 60
Installing an IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine .........65
Completing the installation.....................68
Replacing the bezel ......................68
Replacing the side cover ....................70
Connecting the cables .....................71
Updating the server configuration .................72
Connecting external devices ....................72
Installing the server in arack....................73
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Chapter 3. Configuring the server .................75
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program .............76
Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program ............76
Configuration/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 Director ......................84
Using the RAID configuration programs ................84
Configuring hot-swap SAS, hot-swap SATA, or Simple-swap SATA (some
models) RAID .......................85
Configuring simple-swap SATA RAID ................87
Using ServeRAID Manager ...................88
Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine ................90
Requirements ........................90
Cabling the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine ..........91
Installing the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine firmware ......91
Completing the setup .....................92
Using the baseboard management controller ..............92
Enabling and configuring SOL using the OSA SMBridge management utility
program .........................92
Installing the OSA SMBridge management utility program........ 101
Using the baseboard management controller utility programs ...... 103
Appendix. Notices ....................... 105
Trademarks.......................... 105
Important notes ........................ 106
Product recycling and disposal .................. 107
Battery return program ..................... 108
Electronic emission notices .................... 109
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement ........ 109
Industry Canada Class Aemission compliance statement ........110
Avis de conformité àla réglementation d’Industrie Canada .......110
Australia and New Zealand Class Astatement ............110
United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirement ........110
European Union EMC Directive conformance statement ........110
Taiwanese Class Awarning statement ............... 111
Chinese Class Awarning statement ................ 111
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement ... 111
Korean Class Awarning statement ................ 111
Index ............................113
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Safety
Before installing this product, read the Safety Information.
Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações de Segurança.
Pred instalací tohoto produktu si prectete prírucku bezpecnostních instrukcí.
Læs sikkerhedsforskrifterne, før du installerer dette produkt.
Lees voordat udit product installeert eerst de veiligheidsvoorschriften.
Ennen kuin asennat tämän tuotteen, lue turvaohjeet kohdasta Safety Information.
Avant d’installer ce produit, lisez les consignes de sécurité.
Vor der Installation dieses Produkts die Sicherheitshinweise lesen.
Prima di installare questo prodotto, leggere le Informazioni sulla Sicurezza.
Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen (Safety Information) før du installerer dette produktet.
Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança.
Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad.
Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten.
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Important:
All caution and danger statements in this documentation begin with anumber. This
number is used to cross reference an English caution or danger statement with
translated versions of the caution or danger statement in the IBM Safety Information
book.
For example, if acaution statement begins with anumber 1, translations for that
caution statement appear in the IBM Safety Information book under statement 1.
Be sure to read all caution and danger statements in this documentation before
performing the instructions. Read any additional safety information that comes with
the blade server or optional device before you install the device.
Statement 1:
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DANGER
Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is
hazardous.
To avoid ashock hazard:
vDo not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation,
maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical
storm.
vConnect all power cords to aproperly wired and grounded electrical
outlet.
vConnect to properly wired outlets any equipment that will be attached to
this product.
vWhen possible, use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal
cables.
vNever turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire, water, or
structural damage.
vDisconnect the attached power cords, telecommunications systems,
networks, and modems before you open the device covers, unless
instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration procedures.
vConnect and disconnect cables as described in the following table when
installing, moving, or opening covers on this product or attached
devices.
To Connect: To Disconnect:
1. Turn everything OFF.
2. First, attach all cables to devices.
3. Attach signal cables to connectors.
4. Attach power cords to outlet.
5. Turn device ON.
1. Turn everything OFF.
2. First, remove power cords from outlet.
3. Remove signal cables from connectors.
4. Remove all cables from devices.
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Statement 2:
CAUTION:
When replacing the lithium battery, use only IBM Part Number 33F8354 or an
equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer. If your system has
amodule containing alithium battery, replace it only with the same module
type made by the same manufacturer. The battery contains lithium and can
explode if not properly used, handled, or disposed of.
Do not:
vThrow or immerse into water
vHeat to more than 100°C (212°F)
vRepair or disassemble
Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations.
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