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  • Page 1 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976 User’s Guide...
  • Page 3 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976 User’s Guide...
  • Page 4 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.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Reliability, availability, and serviceability ....7 IBM Director ......8 Server controls, LEDs, and power .
  • Page 6 Configuring the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet controller ... 83 Updating IBM Director ..... . 84 Using the RAID configuration programs .

  • Page 7: Safety

    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. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2008...
  • Page 8 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.
  • Page 9 DANGER 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.
  • Page 10 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 a module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with the same module type made by the same manufacturer.
  • Page 11 Statement 3: CAUTION: 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.
  • Page 12 Statement 4: ≥ 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.
  • Page 13 Statement 8: CAUTION: 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.
  • Page 14 Statement 13: DANGER 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.

  • Page 15: Chapter 1. The System X3400 Server

    This printed document contains instructions for setting up the server and basic instructions for installing some options. v Warranty and Support Information This document is in Portable Document Format (PDF) on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD. It contains information about the terms of the warranty and getting service and assistance.

  • Page 16: Notices And Statements In This Document

    These updates are available from the IBM Web site. To check for updated documentation and technical updates, complete the following steps.

  • Page 17: Machine Types 7973 And 7974 Features And Specifications

    Machine Types 7973 and 7974 features and specifications The following information is a high-level 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,”...

  • Page 18: Machine Types 7975 And 7976 Features And Specifications

    Machine Types 7975 and 7976 features and specifications The following information is a summary of the features and specifications for Machine Types 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,”...
  • Page 19 Table 2. Features and specifications Microprocessor: Fans: Three speed-controlled hot-swap Diagnostic LEDs: ® v Supports up to two Intel Xeon fans (standard) v Fans Note: Six fans are required to provide dual-core processors or two Intel v Memory redundancy in hot-swap models; therefore, quad-core processors.

  • Page 20: What Your Server Offers

    IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD The server comes with an IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD, which you can use to diagnose problems. v IBM Director IBM Director is a workgroup-hardware-management tool that you can use to centrally manage System x3400 servers.

  • Page 21: Reliability, Availability, And Serviceability

    See the documentation that comes with your systems-management software for more information. To order an optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine, contact your IBM marketing representative or authorized reseller. Reliability, availability, and serviceability Three important server design features are reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS).

  • Page 22: Ibm Director

    Hot-swap Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) and hot-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 to the error log...
  • Page 23 Reduced service and support costs For more information about IBM Director, see the documentation on the IBM Director CD that comes with the server, the IBM Director Information Center at http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/eserver/v1r2/topic/diricinfo/fqm0_main.html, and the IBM xSeries Systems Management Web page at http://www.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/xseries/systems_management/, which presents an overview of IBM Systems Management and IBM Director.

  • Page 24: Server Controls, Leds, And Power

    Server controls, LEDs, and power This section describes the controls and light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and how to turn the server on and off. Front view The following illustration shows the controls, LEDs, and connectors on the front of the hot-swap server models. System power LED Power-control button Hard disk drive activity LED...
  • Page 25 An LED on the system board might also be lit to help isolate the error. Detailed troubleshooting information is in the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD. USB connectors Connect USB devices to these connectors.
  • Page 26 CD or DVD drive activity LED When this LED is lit, it indicates that the CD drive or DVD drive is in use. Hot-swap hard disk drive activity LED (some models) On some server models, each hot-swap drive has a hard disk drive activity LED.

  • Page 27: Rear View

    Rear view The following illustration shows the LEDs and connectors on the rear of the hot-swap power supply models with optional redundant power. For more information about these connectors, see “Server components” on page 17. Power cords AC power LEDs DCpower LEDs Mouse Keyboard...
  • Page 28 Power cords Mouse Keyboard Serial 1 (COM 1) Parallel 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) Power-cord connector Connect the power cord to this connector. Mouse connector Connect a mouse device to this connector.

  • Page 29: Server Power Features

    Server power features When the server is connected to an ac power source but is not turned on, the operating system does not run, and all core logic except for the service processor (the baseboard management controller (BMC) or optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine) is shut down;...

  • Page 30: Turning Off The Server

    Turning off the server When you turn off the server and leave it connected to ac power, the server can respond to remote requests to turn on the server. While the server remains connected to ac power, one or more fans (some models) might continue to run. To remove all power from the server, you must disconnect it from the power source.

  • Page 31: Chapter 2. Installing Options

    SAS/SATA filler backplane SATA DVD drive backplate trim piece assembly Hot-swap fan Hot-swap Hard disk drive Simple-swap Processor baffle drive trim piece EMC shield Bezel drive System board Simple-swap drive trim piece ServeRAID 8k-1 Cover © Copyright IBM Corp. 2008...

  • Page 32: System-Board Internal Connectors

    System-board internal connectors The following illustration shows the internal connectors on the system board. Power Power USB tape Main power Front panel Primary IDE Front USB Microprocessor 1 DIMM LEDs SAS/SATA backplane 1 power Microprocessor 2 Rear fan SAS/SATA backplane 2 power COM 2 Simple-swap SATA backplate...

  • Page 33: System-Board Switches

    System-board switches The following illustration shows the SW4 switch (Boot block/Clear CMOS) on the system board. DIMM LEDs SW4 (Boot block/Clear CMOS) The following table describes the function of each pin on the SW4 switch (Boot block/Clear CMOS) on the system board. Table 3.

  • Page 34: System-Board External Connectors

    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) DIMM LEDs Parallel Video USB 4 USB 3 (RJ45) Ethernet 10/100/1000 (RJ45) Ethernet 10/100 (for Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine) NMI button Serial 2...

  • Page 35: System-Board Option Connectors

    System-board option connectors The following illustration shows the system-board connectors for user-installable options. Chapter 2. Installing options...

  • Page 36: System-Board Leds

    Slot 6 error LED For more information about the system-board LEDs, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD. Installation guidelines Before you install options, read the following information: v Read the safety information that begins on page v, the guidelines in “Working inside the server with the power on”...

  • Page 37: System Reliability Guidelines

    When you are finished working on the server, reinstall all safety shields, guards, labels, and ground wires. v For a list of supported options for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/ eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. System reliability guidelines To help ensure proper system cooling and system reliability, make sure that the...

  • Page 38: Handling Static-Sensitive Devices

    The server (some models) supports hot-swap devices and is designed to operate safely while it is turned on and the cover is removed. Follow these guidelines when you work inside a server that is turned on. v Avoid wearing loose-fitting clothing on your forearms. Button long-sleeved shirts before working inside the server;...

  • Page 39: Removing The Bezel

    Removing the bezel To remove the bezel, complete the following steps: Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware. 1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page 22. 2. Unlock the side cover. Note: You must unlock the side cover to remove the bezel.

  • Page 40: Removing The Side Cover

    alarmed because this is how the bezel was designed. The bezel is designed with breakaway hinges so that you can easily reattach it to the chassis. Removing the side cover Important: Before you install optional hardware, make sure that the server is working correctly.

  • Page 41: Removing The Front Fan Cage Assembly

    Removing the front fan cage assembly To remove the front fan cage assembly, complete the following steps: 1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page 22. 2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords and all external cables.

  • Page 42: Installing A Memory Module

    These DIMMs must be compatible with the latest DDR2 667 MHz DRAM fully buffered DIMM specification. For a list of supported options for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/; then, select your country and navigate to the list of options for the server.
  • Page 43 - The maximum available memory is reduced to 16 GB, instead of the 32 GB available in non-mirroring mode. - The minimum memory configuration is four identical DIMMs. You must install identical pairs of fully buffered, dual-inline memory modules (DIMMs) in all four DIMM connectors (same size, type, speed, and technology).
  • Page 44 1, DIMM connector 7 (channel 2) and connector 10 (channel 3) rather than branch 0, then branch 1 will support online-sparing and branch 0 will not. - Branch 0 and branch 1 operate independently. v The following notes apply when the server operates in non-mirroring mode (normal mode): –...
  • Page 45 Attention: Static electricity that is released to internal server components when the server is powered-on might cause the server to stop, which could result in the loss of data. To avoid this potential problem, always use an electrostatic-discharge wrist strap or other grounding system when working inside the server with the power on.
  • Page 46 7. Open the retaining clips and, if necessary, remove any existing DIMM. 8. Touch the static-protective package that contains the DIMM to any unpainted metal surface on the server. Then, remove the new DIMM from the package. 9. Turn the DIMM so that the DIMM keys align correctly with the slot. 10.
  • Page 47 11. Rotate the power-supply cage assembly back into the server. Press the power-supply cage release tab and rotate the power-supply cage assembly into the chassis. Power supply support bracket Power supply release tab 12. If you have a hot-swap model, reinstall the hot-swap power-supplies. If you have other options to install or remove, do so now;...

  • Page 48: Installing A Drive

    Installing a drive Depending on the server model, the server might come with an integrated drive electronics (IDE) CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD/CD-RW drive in bay 1. The following are illustrations of the server and the location of the drive bays. Your hardware might differ, depending on the model.
  • Page 49 EMC shield and filler panel from the bay or the PCI, PCI Express, or PCI-X adapter slot cover in the event that you later remove the drive or adapter. v For a complete list of supported options for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/.

  • Page 50: Installing A Cd Or Dvd Drive

    Installing a CD or DVD drive To install a CD or DVD drive, complete the following steps: 1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page 22. 2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords and all external cables.
  • Page 51 Statement 3: CAUTION: 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.
  • Page 52 Fan cage assembly release buttons Fan cage assembly 9. Touch the static-protective package that contains the drive to any unpainted metal surface on the server; then, remove the drive from the package and place it on a static-protective surface. 10. Set any jumpers or switches on the drive according to the documentation that comes with the drive.

  • Page 53: Installing A Tape Drive

    Power supply support bracket Power supply release tab 18. If you have a hot-swap model, reinstall the hot-swap power-supplies. 19. Connect the power cable to the rear of the drive. The connectors are keyed and can be inserted only one way. If you have other options to install or remove, do so now;...
  • Page 54 EMC shields Tape drive 7. Rotate the power-supply cage assembly out of the chassis: v Hot-swap models: a. Remove the hot-swap power-supply. Press down on the orange release lever and pull the power supply out of the bay, using the handle. b.

  • Page 55: Installing A Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drive

    Installing a hot-swap hard disk drive Some server models come with hot-swap SAS or SATA hot-swap hard disk drives. Before you install a hot-swap hard disk drive, read the following information: v The hot-swap drives must be either all SAS hard disk drives or all SATA hard disk drives;...

  • Page 56: Ids For Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drives

    Note: If the server is configured for RAID operation using an optional ServeRAID adapter, you might have to reconfigure your disk arrays after installing hard disk drives. See the ServeRAID documentation on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD for additional information about RAID operation and complete instructions for using ServeRAID Manager.

  • Page 57: Installing A Simple-Swap Sata Hard Disk Drive

    Device Drive bay 10 Drive bay 11 Installing a simple-swap SATA hard disk drive Some server models come with simple-swap SATA hard disk drives that are accessible from the front of the server. You must turn off the server before installing simple-swap drives in the server.

  • Page 58: Power And Signal Cables For Internal Drives

    Note: If the server is configured for RAID operation using an optional ServeRAID adapter, you might have to reconfigure your disk arrays after installing hard disk drives. See the ServeRAID documentation on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD for additional information about RAID operation and complete instructions for using ServeRAID Manager.
  • Page 59 Carefully grasp the dust shield and pull it out of the signal connector. v You can order an optional IBM ServeRAID-MR10is VAULT SAS/SATA Controller that supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60. You can install the ServeRAID-MR10is SAS/SATA controller only in server models with eight 3.5 inch...

  • Page 60: Installing An Adapter

    For more information about the requirements for SAS cables and connecting SAS devices, see the documentation that comes with these devices. For a list of supported options for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/ eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. Installing an adapter The following notes describe the types of adapters that the server supports and other information that you must consider when installing an adapter.
  • Page 61 Express slot 1, PCI-X slots 4 and 5, PCI Express slot 2, PCI slot 6, and PCI Express slot 3. v For a list of supported options for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/ eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. To install an adapter, complete the following steps: 1.

  • Page 62: Installing A Microprocessor

    (BIOS) code. To download the most current level of BIOS code for your server, go to http://www.ibm.com/support/, and click Downloads and drivers. v When you install a second microprocessor, you must also install the voltage regulator module (VRM), which comes with the microprocessor option kit, in the VRM connector on the system board.
  • Page 63 If you have to replace a microprocessor, call for service. v To order additional microprocessor options, contact your IBM marketing representative or authorized reseller. See “System-board option connectors” on page 21 for the location of the microprocessor connectors and the VRM connector.
  • Page 64 Attention: Make sure that the release lever on the microprocessor socket is in the fully open position before you insert the microprocessor in the socket. Failure to do so might result in permanent damage to the microprocessor, microprocessor socket, and system board. c.
  • Page 65 Heatsink 2 Microprocessor 2 Microprocessor release lever Microprocessor 2 d. Slide the flange of the heat sink into the opening beneath the retainer bracket. Heat-sink locking lever Microprocessor Heat-sink Chapter 2. Installing options...

  • Page 66: Installing A Hot-Swap Power Supply

    e. Press down firmly on the heat sink until it is seated securely. f. Rotate the heat-sink lever to the closed position and hook it underneath the lock tab. 10. Reinstall the microprocessor air baffle. 11. Rotate the rear system fan air baffle back into the server. 12.
  • Page 67 Statement 11: CAUTION: The following label indicates sharp edges, corners, or joints nearby. Statement 17: CAUTION: The following label indicates moving parts nearby. To replace a hot-swap power supply, complete the following steps: 1. Review the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines”...
  • Page 68 Power supply Release latch 4. If you are instructed to return the hot-swap power supply, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you. 5. Touch the static-protective package that contains the hot-swap power supply to any unpainted metal surface on the server;...

  • Page 69: Installing A Hot-Swap Fan

    9. Make sure that both the ac and dc power LEDs on the rear of the power supply are lit, indicating that the power supply is operating correctly. 10. Connect the external cables and power cords. If you have other options to install or remove, do so now; otherwise go to “Completing the installation”...

  • Page 70: Installing The Serveraid 8K-L Adapter

    “Completing the installation” on page 68. Installing the ServeRAID 8k-l adapter The IBM ServeRAID 8k-l adapter must be installed in its dedicated connector on the system board. See the following illustration for the location of the connector on the system board. The ServeRAID 8k-l adapter is not cabled to the system board and no rerouting of the SCSI cable is required.

  • Page 71: Installing The Serveraid-8K Adapter

    Attention: Incomplete insertion might cause damage to the system board or the ServeRAID 8k-l adapter. ServeRAID-8k-l adapter ServeRAID-8k-l connector 6. Press the ServeRAID 8k-l adapter firmly into the connector. 7. If you have other options to install or remove, do so now. 8.
  • Page 72 6. Turn the ServeRAID-8k adapter so that the ServeRAID-8k adapter keys align correctly with the connector on the system board.. Attention: Incomplete insertion might cause damage to the system board or the ServeRAID-8k adapter. ServeRAID-8k adapter ServeRAID-8k connector 7. Press the ServeRAID-8k adapter firmly into the connector. 8.
  • Page 73 10. If you are installing the ServeRAID-8k adapter into a simple-swap SATA model, make the following cabling changes to enable RAID level-5 support: a. Disconnect the signal cable from the Simple-swap SATA backplate connector on the system board and connector it to the Hot-swap SAS/SATA 1 connector on the system board.

  • Page 74: Installing The Optional Ibm Serveraid-Mr10Is Vault Sas/Sata Controller

    Installing the optional IBM ServeRAID-MR10is VAULT SAS/SATA Controller The optional IBM ServeRAID-MR10is VAULT SAS/SATA controller can be installed only in its dedicated PCI slot 2 connector on the system board, and only in server models with eight 3.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drives. See “System-board option connectors”...
  • Page 75 Attention: To avoid breaking the retaining clips or damaging the ServeRAID-MR10is SAS/SATA adapter connector, open and close the clips gently. 3. Remove the side cover (see “Removing the side cover” on page 26. 4. Rotate the rear adapter-retention bracket to the open (unlocked) position. 5.
  • Page 76 8. Turn the ServeRAID-MR10is adapter so that the ServeRAID-MR10is adapter keys align correctly with the connector on the system board. Attention: Incomplete insertion might cause damage to the system board or the ServeRAID-MR10is adapter. 9. Press the ServeRAID-MR10is adapter firmly into the connector on the system board.
  • Page 77 The following illustration shows the connectors on the controller to which you connect the signal cables from the drive backplanes. The following illustration shows which end of the cable connects to the backplane and to the controller. Chapter 2. Installing options...
  • Page 78 13. Reinstall the front fan cage assembly. Align the front fan cage assembly over the fan cage assembly slot and with the connector on the system board. Lower the fan cage assembly into the chassis and press down firmly until the fan cage assembly is seated firmly in place.

  • Page 79: Installing An Ibm Remote Supervisor Adapter Ii Slimline

    “Completing the installation” on page 68. Installing an IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine An optional IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine must be installed only in its dedicated connector on the system board. See “System-board option connectors” on page 21 for the location of this connector on the system board. After you install the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine, the systems-management Ethernet port on the rear of the server is active.
  • Page 80 Adapter retention bracket Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine retention tab Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine 7. Carefully grasp the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine by its top edge or upper corners, and align it with the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine guide and the connector on the system board.
  • Page 81 Remote Supervisor II SlimLine adapter Remote Supervisor II SlimLine adapter retainer clip Remote Supervisor II SlimLine adapter support bracket 8. Press the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine firmly into the connector and under the retention clip on the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine support bracket.

  • Page 82: Completing The Installation

    Completing the installation To complete the installation, you must replace the bezel, reinstall the side cover, and connect all the cables and, for certain options, run the Configuration/Setup Utility program. Follow the instructions in this section. Replacing the bezel To replace the bezel, complete the following steps: 1.
  • Page 83 a. Press in on the rear of the sliding hinge mount until it extends beyond the edge of the bezel and hold it in place. Sliding hinge mount Hinge assembly Hinge pin b. Align the sliding hinge mount with the hinge pin on the hinge assembly on the chassis.

  • Page 84: Replacing The Side Cover

    Replacing the side cover If you removed the side cover, reinstall it. Cover release latch Lock Left-side cover To reinstall the side cover, complete the following steps: 1. Make sure that all cables, adapters, and other components are installed and seated correctly and that you have not left loose tools or parts inside the server.

  • Page 85: Connecting The Cables

    Connecting the cables Attention: To prevent damage to equipment, connect the power cords last. If the server cables and connector panel have color-coded connections, match the color of the cable end with the color of the connector. For example, match a blue cable end with a blue panel connector, a red cable end with a red connector, and so on.

  • Page 86: Updating The Server Configuration

    Power cords Mouse Keyboard Serial 1 (COM 1) Parallel 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) Updating the server configuration When you start the server for the first time after you add or remove an internal option or an external device, you might receive a message that the configuration has changed.

  • Page 87: Installing The Server In A Rack

    To convert the server from a tower model to a rack model, you must use a Tower-to-Rack Kit. You can then install the server in a rack cabinet. To order a Tower-to-Rack Kit for the server, contact your IBM marketing representative or authorized reseller.
  • Page 88 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User’s Guide...

  • Page 89: Chapter 3. Configuring The Server

    IBM Director IBM Director is a workgroup-hardware-management tool that you can use to centrally manage servers. If you plan to use IBM Director to manage the server, you must check for the latest applicable IBM Director updates and interim fixes.

  • Page 90: Using The Configuration/Setup Utility Program

    ServeRAID Manager is available as a stand-alone program and as an IBM Director extension. If a ServeRAID controller is installed in the server, use ServeRAID Manager to define and configure the disk-array subsystem before you install the operating system. For information about using this program, see “Using ServeRAID Manager”...
  • Page 91 Attention: Do not make changes in the Advanced Chipset Control option unless you are directed to do so by an IBM authorized service representative. – Video Select this choice to view the video information. v Date and Time Select this choice to set the date and time in the server, in 24-hour format (hour:minute:second).
  • Page 92 limits access to the full Configuration/Setup Utility menu. If an administrator password is set, the full Configuration/Setup Utility menu is available only if you type the administrator password at the password prompt. For more information, see “Administrator password” on page 80. –...
  • Page 93 For instructions, see the diagnostic information in the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD. Select Clear System Event Log to clear the BMC system-event log.

  • Page 94: Passwords

    Remove the server battery and then reinstall it. For instructions for removing the battery, see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD. v Change the switch position of the clear CMOS switch (SW4) on the system board to bypass the power-on password check.

  • Page 95: Using The Serverguide Setup And Installation Cd

    You can download a free image of the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, or you can purchase the CD. To download the image, go to the IBM ServerGuide Web page at http://www.ibm.com/pc/qtechinfo/MIGR-4ZKPPT.html. To purchase the latest ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, go to the ServerGuide fulfillment Web site at http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/systems_management/sys_migration/...

  • Page 96: Setup And Configuration Overview

    When you use the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, you do not need setup diskettes. You can use the CD to configure any supported IBM server model. The setup program provides a list of tasks that are required to set up the server model.

  • Page 97: Using The Boot Menu Program

    To find updated information about configuring the controller, complete the following steps. Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. The actual procedure might vary slightly from what is described in this document. 1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/support/.

  • Page 98: Updating Ibm Director

    Updating IBM Director If you plan to use IBM Director to manage the server, you must check for the latest applicable IBM Director updates and interim fixes. To install the IBM Director updates and any other applicable updates and interim fixes, complete the following steps.

  • Page 99: Configuring Hot-Swap Sas, Hot-Swap Sata, Or Simple-Swap Sata (Some Models) Raid

    To update the firmware and BIOS code for an optional ServeRAID controller, you must use the IBM ServeRAID Support CD that comes with the ServeRAID option. v If you install a different type of RAID controller in the server, use the method that is described in the instructions that come with the controller to view or change settings for attached devices.

  • Page 100: Using The Ibm Serveraid Configuration Utility Program

    Simple-swap models with the optional ServeRAID-8k Controller installed This utility is part of the BIOS code. The IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program adds RAID functionality to the onboard SAS/SATA controller. The onboard SAS/SATA controller comes enabled by default. Using the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program...

  • Page 101: Configuring Simple-Swap Sata Raid

    To view information about the RAID array, complete the following steps: 1. Start the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program. 2. From the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility window, select Manage Arrays. 3. Select an array and press Enter. 4. To exit from the program, press Esc.

  • Page 102: Using Serveraid Manager

    Important: RAID options and HostRAID are not supported on the SCO 6.0 and UnixWare 7.14 operating systems. Use ServeRAID Manager, which is on the IBM ServeRAID Manager Application CD, to perform the following tasks: v Configure a redundant array of independent disks (RAID) array...

  • Page 103: Configuring The Controller

    ServeRAID Manager in Startable CD mode. To run ServeRAID Manager in Startable CD mode, turn on the server; then, insert the IBM ServeRAID Support CD into the CD or DVD drive. If ServeRAID Manager detects an unconfigured controller and ready drives, the Configuration wizard starts.

  • Page 104: Remote Supervisor Adapter Ii Slimline

    This section describes how to set up, cable, and configure the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine so that you can manage the server remotely. In addition to the information in this section, see the IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine documentation for information about how to configure and use the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine to manage the server remotely through the Web-based interface or the text-based interface.

  • Page 105: Cabling The Remote Supervisor Adapter Ii Slimline

    (MIB) on your SNMP manager. v You will need an Internet connection to the client system to download software and firmware from the IBM Support Web site during the installation process. The Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine firmware and the SNMP MIB are available on the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD;...

  • Page 106: Completing The Setup

    8. Restart the server after the software and firmware are installed. Completing the setup See the IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II User’s Guide on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD for instructions for completing the configuration, including the following procedures:...

  • Page 107: Bios Update And Configuration

    Complete the following steps to update and configure the BIOS code to enable SOL: 1. Update the BIOS code: a. Download the latest version of the BIOS code from http://www.ibm.com/ support/. b. Update the BIOS code, following the instructions that come with the update file that you downloaded.
  • Page 108 Use one of the following procedures to enable SOL sessions for your Linux operating system. You must be logged in as a root user to perform these procedures. Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES 2.1 configuration: Note: This procedure is based on a default installation of Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES 2.1.
  • Page 109 Original /etc/lilo.conf contents prompt timeout=50 default=linux boot=/dev/hda map=/boot/map install=/boot/boot.b message=/boot/message linear image=/boot/vmlinuz-2.4.9-e.12smp label=linux initrd=/boot/initrd-2.4.9-e.12smp.img read-only root=/dev/hda6 image=/boot/vmlinuz-2.4.9-e.12 label=linux-up initrd=/boot/initrd-2.4.9-e.12.img read-only root=/dev/hda6 Chapter 3. Configuring the server...
  • Page 110 Modified /etc/lilo.conf contents prompt timeout=50 default=linux-Monitor boot=/dev/hda #map=/boot/map install=/boot/boot.b #message=/boot/message linear # This will allow you to only Monitor the OS boot via SOL image=/boot/vmlinuz-2.4.9-e.12smp label=linux-Monitor initrd=/boot/initrd-2.4.9-e.12smp.img read-only root=/dev/hda6 append="console=ttyS0,19200n8 console=tty1" # This will allow you to Interact with the OS boot via SOL image=/boot/vmlinuz-2.4.9-e.12smp label=linux-Interact initrd=/boot/initrd-2.4.9-e.12smp.img...
  • Page 111 kernel /vmlinuz-2.4.9-e.12smp ro root=/dev/hda6 console=tty1 console=ttyS0,19200 initrd /initrd-2.4.9-e.12smp.img Note: The entry that begins with kernel /vmlinuz is shown with a line break after console=tty1. In your file, the entire entry must all be on one line. The following examples show the original content of the /boot/grub/grub.conf file and the content of this file after modification.
  • Page 112 Modified /boot/grub/grub.conf contents #grub.conf generated by anaconda # Note that you do not have to rerun grub after making changes to this file # NOTICE: You have a /boot partition. This means that all kernel and initrd paths are relative to /boot/, eg. root (hd0,0) kernel /vmlinuz-version ro root=/dev/hda6 initrd /initrd-version.img...
  • Page 113 a. Comment out the gfxmenu line by adding a # in front of the word gfxmenu. b. Add the following line before the first title line: # This will allow you to only Monitor the OS boot via SOL c. Append the following text to the first title line: SOL Monitor d.

  • Page 114: Microsoft Windows 2003 Standard Edition Configuration

    Modified /boot/grub/menu.lst contents Notes root chainloader +1 title failsafe kernel (hd0,1)/boot/vmlinuz.shipped root=/dev/hda2 ide=nodma apm=off vga=normal nosmp disableapic maxcpus=0 3 initrd (hd0,1)/boot/initrd.shipped Note 1: The kernel line is shown with a line break. In your file, the entire entry must all be on one line. You must restart the Linux operating system after completing these procedures for the changes to take effect and to enable SOL.

  • Page 115: Installing The Osa Smbridge Management Utility Program

    Complete the following steps to install the OSA SMBridge management utility program on a server running a Windows operating system: 1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/support/ and download the utility program and create the OSA BMC Management Utility CD. 2. Insert the OSA BMC Management Utility CD into the drive. The InstallShield wizard starts, and a window similar to that shown in the following illustration opens.
  • Page 116 Linux operating system. You must be logged in as a root user to perform these procedures. 1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/support/ and download the utility program and create the OSA BMC Management Utility CD. 2. Insert the OSA BMC Management Utility CD into the drive.

  • Page 117: Using The Baseboard Management Controller Utility Programs

    smbridge status smbridge start smbridge stop smbridge restart Using the baseboard management controller utility programs Use the baseboard management controller utility programs to configure the baseboard management controller, download firmware updates and SDR/FRU updates, and remotely manage a network. Using the baseboard management controller configuration utility program Use the baseboard management controller configuration utility program to view or change the baseboard management controller configuration settings.
  • Page 118 – sysinfo Display general system information that is related to the server and the baseboard management controller. v Serial over LAN Use the Serial over LAN capability to remotely perform control and management functions over a Serial over LAN (SOL) network. You can also use SOL to remotely view and change the server BIOS settings.

  • Page 119: Appendix. Notices

    Web sites. The materials at those Web sites are not part of the materials for this IBM product, and use of those Web sites is at your own risk. IBM may use or distribute any of the information you supply in any way it believes appropriate without incurring any obligation to you.

  • Page 120: Important Notes

    IBM makes no representations or warranties with respect to non-IBM products. Support (if any) for the non-IBM products is provided by the third party, not IBM. System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User’s Guide...

  • Page 121: Product Recycling And Disposal

    (TI) que reciclen responsablemente sus equipos cuando éstos ya no les sean útiles. IBM dispone de una serie de programas y servicios de devolución de productos en varios países, a fin de ayudar a los propietarios de equipos a reciclar sus productos de TI.

  • Page 122: Battery Return Program

    United States, go to http://www.ibm.com/ibm/environment/ products/index.shtml or contact your local waste disposal facility. In the United States, IBM has established a return process for reuse, recycling, or proper disposal of used IBM sealed lead acid, nickel cadmium, nickel metal hydride, and battery packs from IBM equipment.

  • Page 123: Electronic Emission Notices

    For proper collection and treatment, contact your local IBM representative. This notice is provided in accordance with Royal Decree 106/2008 of Spain: The retail price of batteries, accumulators, and power cells includes the cost of the environmental management of their waste.

  • Page 124: Industry Canada Class A Emission Compliance Statement

    Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits. IBM is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment.

  • Page 125: Taiwanese Class A Warning Statement

    Telephone: 0049 (0)711 785 1176 Fax: 0049 (0)711 785 1283 E-mail: tjahn@de.ibm.com Taiwanese Class A warning statement Chinese Class A warning statement Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement Korean Class A warning statement Appendix. Notices...
  • Page 126 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: User’s Guide...

  • Page 127: Index

    103 Array Configuration Utility 87 for remote management 103 arrays components SAS/SATA in the server 17 using IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility to major 17 configure 85 configuration arrays, using ServeRAID Manager 88 Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility 75 attention notices 2...
  • Page 128 connector (continued) eject button (continued) mouse 14 DVD 11 parallel 14 electrical input 3, 4, 5 power cord 14 electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) shield 36 serial 1 14 electronic emission Class A notice 109 serial 2 14 EMC shield Universal Serial Bus (USB) 11, 14 hard disk drive bay 36, 41 video 14 enabling...
  • Page 129 3, 4 memory modules 30, 31 memory capacity installing examples 30 adapters 47 memory installation sequence an IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine 65 mirrored mode 29 cover 70 memory mirroring 6 diskette drive 36 memory module hot-plug adapter 56, 65...
  • Page 130 network operating system (NOS) installation (continued) power-on LED 11 without ServerGuide 82 power-on password 80 non-hot-swap power supply power-on self-test (POST) error log 79 installing 52 processor control 78 notes 2 product recycling and disposal 107 notes, important 106 notices 105 electronic emission 109 FCC, Class A 109 RAID array...
  • Page 131 ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD 82 Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility program 88 activity LEDs for hot-swap drives 12 the IBM ServeRAID configuration utility 86 backplane startup sequence 78 activity LEDs for hot-swap drives 12 statements and notices 2...
  • Page 132 Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility 87 baseboard management controller utility programs 103 Boot Menu program 83 IBM Configuration/Setup Utility program 75, 76 passwords 77, 80 Serial ATA HostRAID feature 87 ServeRAID Manager 88 ServerGuide 81 the Adaptec RAID configuration utility program 87...
  • Page 134 Part Number: 44W2584 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 44W2584...

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