IBM x3400 - System - 7975 Installation Manual

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Thank you for buying an

IBM server. This server contains information for setting up and configuring your server. For detailed information about your server, view the publications on the You can also find the most current information about your server at: http://www.ibm.com/servers /eserver/support/xseries/index.html/. Your server is based on the X-Architecture technology, and it features superior performance, availability, and affordability. Docum ...

See the troubleshooting

information that comes with the server to determine the cause of the problem and the action to take. Update the firmware to the latest level. You can download firmware from . http://www.ibm.com/systems/ support/ No No Software Yes Yes Hardware Check all cables for loose connections and verify that all optional devices you installed are on the ServerProven list at http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/ serverpr ...

Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in Appendix B,

“Notices,” on page 95, and the Warranty and Support Information document on the IBM 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 ...

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 ...

Enabling the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility program .

. . . . . . . . . 64 Configuring the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet controller . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Updating IBM Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Chapter 5. Solving problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Diagnostic tools overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 POST beep codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 POST e ...

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 u dit product installeert eerst de veiligheidsvoorschriften. Ennen kuin asennat tämän tuotteen, lue turvaohjeet kohdasta Safety I ...

Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad.

Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten. Important: All caution and danger statements in this documentation begin with a number. 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 a c ...

Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication

cables is hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: v Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm. v Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet. v Connect to properly wired outlets any equipment that will be attached to ...

When replacing the lithium battery, use only IBM Part Number 33F8354 or an

equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer. If your system has a module containing a lithium 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: v Throw or immerse into wat ...

When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic devices, or

transmitters) are installed, note the following: v Do not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable parts inside the device. v Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein m ...

≥ 18 kg (39.7 lb)

≥ 32 kg (70.5 lb) ≥ 55 kg (121.2 lb) CAUTION: Use safe practices when lifting. Statement 5: 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 ...

Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following

label attached. Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present inside any component that has this label attached. There are no serviceable parts inside these components. If you suspect a problem with one of these parts, contact a service technician. Statement 11: CAUTION: The following label indicates ...

Overloading a branch circuit is potentially a fire hazard and a shock hazard

under certain conditions. To avoid these hazards, ensure that your system electrical requirements do not exceed branch circuit protection requirements. Refer to the information that is provided with your device for electrical specifications. Statement 15: CAUTION: Make sure that the rack is secured properly to avoid ...

Chapter 1. Introduction

This Installation Guide contains instructions for setting up the IBM® System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976 server and basic instructions for installing some options. More detailed instructions for installing options are in the User’s Guide on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD, which comes with the server. This document contains information about: v Setting up and cabling ...

The model number and serial number are on the lower-right side of the bezel, as

shown in the following illustration. The illustration might differ slightly from your hardware. Model type/serial number The server comes in hot-swap and simple-swap models. For additional information, see the User’s Guide on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD. Important: The server keys cannot be duplicated by a locksmith. I ...

The IBM Documentation CD

The IBM System x3400 Documentation CD contains documentation for the server in Portable Document Format (PDF) and includes the IBM Documentation Browser to help you find information quickly. Hardware and software requirements The IBM System x3400 Documentation CD requires the following minimum hardware and software: v Microsoft® Windows NT® 4.0 (with Service Pack 3 or later), Windows® 200 ...

order of the most occurrences. Click a document to view it, and press Crtl+F to use

the Acrobat search function or Alt+F to use the xpdf search function within the document. Click Help for detailed information about using the Documentation Browser. Notices and statements in this document The caution and danger statements that appear in this document are also in the multilingual Safety Information document, which ...

Machine Types 7973 and 7974 features and specifications

The following information is a summary of the features and specifications for Machine Types 7973 and 7974. Depending on the server model, some features might not be available, or some specifications might not apply. See Chapter 2, “Installing options,” on page 9 for more detail information about the specifications and features and the installation of the co ...

Machine Types 7975 and 7976 features and specifications

The following information is a summary of the features and specifications for Machine Type 7975 and 7976. Depending on the server model, some features might not be available, or some specifications might not apply. See Chapter 2, “Installing options,” on page 9 for more detail information about the specifications and features and the installation of the comp ...