IBM System x3400 Type 7975, System x3400 Type 7973, System x3400 Type 7974, System x3400 Type 7976 Installation Manual

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Contents

Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v

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 and 7974 features and specifications . . . . . . . . .5

Machine Types 7975 and 7976 features and specifications . . . . . . . . .6

Major components of the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Chapter 2. Installing options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Installation guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

System reliability guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Working inside the server with the power on . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Handling static-sensitive devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Removing the side cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Removing the bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Removing the front fan cage assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Installing a memory module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Installing a drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Installing a hot-swap hard disk drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

IDs for hot-swap hard disk drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Installing a simple-swap SATA hard disk drive . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Power and signal cables for internal drives . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Installing an adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Completing the installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Replacing the bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Replacing the side cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Connecting the cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Updating the server configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Chapter 3. Server controls, LEDs, and power . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Server power features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Turning on the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Turning off the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Chapter 4. Configuring the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Using the RAID configuration programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Configuring hot-swap SAS, hot-swap SATA, or simple-swap SATA (some

models) 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

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 error codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

ServerGuide problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Troubleshooting tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

CD or DVD drive problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Diskette drive problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

General problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Hard disk drive problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Intermittent problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Keyboard, mouse, or pointing-device problems . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Memory problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Microprocessor problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Monitor problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Optional-device problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Power problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

Serial port problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Software problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Universal Serial Bus device problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

System-board LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance . . . . . . . . . .93

Before you call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

Using the documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

Getting help and information from the World Wide Web . . . . . . . . . .93

Software service and support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Hardware service and support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

IBM Taiwan product service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Appendix B. Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Important notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

Product recycling and disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

Battery return program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Electronic emission notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement . . . . . . . . .99

Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement . . . . . . . . 100

Avis de conformité à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada . . . . . . . 100

Australia and New Zealand Class A statement . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirement . . . . . . . . 100

European Union EMC Directive conformance statement . . . . . . . . 100

Taiwanese Class A warning statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Chinese Class A warning statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement 101

Korean Class A warning statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

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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 u dit 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.

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 caution statement begins with a number 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.

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Statement 1:

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.

v Connect to properly wired outlets any equipment that will be attached to

this product.

v When possible, use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal

cables.

v Never turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire, water, or

structural damage.

v Disconnect the attached power cords, telecommunications systems,

networks, and modems before you open the device covers, unless instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration procedures.

v Connect 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.

1. Turn everything OFF.

2. First, remove power cords from outlet.

3. Remove signal cables from connectors.

4. Remove all cables from devices.

5. Turn device ON.

Safety vii

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. The battery contains lithium and can explode if not properly used, handled, or disposed of.

Do not:

v Throw or immerse into water v Heat to more than 100°C (212°F) v Repair or disassemble

Dispose

of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations.

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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.

v Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than

those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure.

DANGER

laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser

Some diode. Note the following.

Laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view directly with optical instruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam.

Class 1 Laser Product Laser Klasse 1 Laser Klass 1 Luokan 1 Laserlaite Appareil A Laser de Classe 1

Safety ix

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. The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source.

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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. If you suspect a problem with one of these parts, contact a service technician.

Statement 11:

CAUTION: The following label indicates sharp edges, corners, or joints nearby.

Statement 12:

CAUTION: The following label indicates a hot surface nearby.

Safety xi

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.

Statement 15:

CAUTION: Make sure that the rack is secured properly to avoid tipping when the server unit is extended.

Statement 17:

CAUTION: The following label indicates moving parts nearby.

WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with accessories

sold with this product, will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash

hands after handling.

ADVERTENCIA: El contacto con el cable de este producto o con cables de

accesorios que se venden junto con este producto, pueden exponerle al plomo, un elemento químico que en el estado de California de los Estados Unidos está considerado como un causante de cancer y de defectos congénitos, además de otros riesgos reproductivos. Lávese las manos después de usar el producto.

This product is suitable for use on an IT power distribution system whose maximum phase to phase voltage is 240 V under any distribution fault condition.

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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 server

v Starting and configuring the server

v Installing some options

v Solving problems

firmware and documentation updates are available, you can download them from

If http://www.ibm.com/support/. The server might have features that are not described in the documentation that comes with the server, and The documentation might be updated occasionally to include information about those features, or technical updates might be available to provide additional information that is not included in the server documentation. To check for updated, go to http://www.ibm.com/support/. For firmware updates, click Downloads and drivers. For documentation updates, under Search technical support, type 7973, 7974, 7975, or 7976 (depending on your machine type) and click Search.

The server comes with an IBM ServerGuide™ Setup and Installation CD to help you configure the hardware, install device drivers, and install the operating system.

The server comes with a limited warranty. You can obtain up-to-date information about the server and other IBM server products at http://www.ibm.com/eserver/ xseries/.

Record information about the server in the following table. You will need this information when you register the server with IBM.

Product name IBM System x3400 Machine type 7973, 7974, 7975, or 7976 Model number _____________________________________________ Serial number _____________________________________________ Key serial number _____________________________________________ Key manufacturer _____________________________________________ Key phone number _____________________________________________

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. If you lose them,

order replacement keys from the key manufacturer. The key serial number and the telephone number of the manufacturer are on a tag that is attached to the keys.

If you plan to install the server in a rack, you must purchase a Tower-to-Rack Kit conversion kit. For a list of supported options for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/.

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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® 2000, or

Red Hat Linux®.

v 100 MHz microprocessor.

v 32 MB of RAM.

v Adobe Acrobat Reader 3.0 (or later) or xpdf, which comes with Linux operating

systems. Acrobat Reader software is included on the CD, and you can install it when you run the Documentation Browser.

Using the Documentation Browser

Use the Documentation Browser to browse the contents of the CD, read brief descriptions of the documents, and view documents, using Adobe Acrobat Reader or xpdf. The Documentation Browser automatically detects the regional settings in use in your server and displays the documents in the language for that region (if available). If a document is not available in the language for that region, the English-language version is displayed.

Use one of the following procedures to start the Documentation Browser:

v If Autostart is enabled, insert the CD into the CD drive. The Documentation

Browser starts automatically.

v If Autostart is disabled or is not enabled for all users, use one of the following

procedures:

– If you are using a Windows operating system, insert the CD into the CD drive

and click Start --> Run. In the Open field, type

e:\win32.bat

where e is the drive letter of the CD drive, and click OK.

– If you are using Red Hat Linux, insert the CD into the CD or DVD drive; then,

run the following command from the /mnt/cdrom directory:

sh runlinux.sh

Select your server from the Product menu. The Available Topics list displays all the documents for your server. Some documents might be in folders. A plus sign (+) indicates each folder or document that has additional documents under it. Click the plus sign to display the additional documents.

When you select a document, a description of the document appears under Topic Description. To select more than one document, press and hold the Ctrl key while you select the documents. Click View Book to view the selected document or documents in Acrobat Reader or xpdf. If you selected more than one document, all the selected documents are opened in Acrobat Reader or xpdf.

To search all the documents, type a word or word string in the Search field and click Search. The documents in which the word or word string appears are listed in

Chapter 1. Introduction 3

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 is on the IBM System x3400

Documentation CD. Each statement is numbered for reference to the corresponding

statement in the Safety Information document.

The following notices and statements are used in this document:

v Note: These notices provide important tips, guidance, or advice. v Important: These notices provide information or advice that might help you avoid

inconvenient or problem situations.

v Attention: These notices indicate potential damage to programs, devices, or

data. An attention notice is placed just before the instruction or situation in which damage could occur.

v Caution: These statements indicate situations that can be potentially hazardous

to you. A caution statement is placed just before the description of a potentially hazardous procedure step or situation.

v Danger: These statements indicate situations that can be potentially lethal or

extremely hazardous to you. A danger statement is placed just before the description of a potentially lethal or extremely hazardous procedure step or situation.

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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 components.

Table 1. Features and specifications

Microprocessors:

v Intel® Pentium® dual-core processors v 4 MB shared Level-2 cache v 667, 1066, or 1333 MHz front-side

bus (FSB)

Use the Configuration/Setup

Note:

Utility program to determine the type and speed of the microprocessors.

Memory:

v Minimum: 1 GB v Maximum: 32 GB (16 GB in mirrored

mode)

v Type: PC2-5300, ECC fully-buffered

with double-data-rate 2 (DDR2) SDRAM

v Connectors: eight dual inline memory

module (DIMM) connectors, two-way interleaved

(depending on the model):

Drives

v Diskette (optional): External USB

diskette drive

v Hard disk drive: SATA v One of the following IDE drives:

– CD-ROM – CD-RW (optional) – DVD-ROM (optional) – DVD-ROM/CD-RW (optional)

Expansion

bays (depending on the

model):

v Three half-high 5.25-in. bays (one

CD or DVD drive installed) or one half-high CD or DVD drive and one full-high tape drive

v Four 3.5-in. simple-swap bays

expansion slots (depending on

PCI the model):

v Six PCI expansion slots

– Three PCI Express x8 slots (two

x8 links and one x4 link)

– One PCI 32-bit/33 MHz slot

– Two PCI-X 64-bit/133 MHz slots

Fans:

Three speed-controlled hot-swap fans

Power supply:

670 watt (90-240 V ac)

Size:

v Height: 440 mm (17.3 in.) v Depth: 747 mm (29.4 in.) v Width: 218 mm (8.6 in.) v Weight: 20 kg (42 lb) to 34 kg (75 lb)

depending upon configuration

Integrated

functions:

v Baseboard management controller

(BMC) or onboard service processor

v Broadcom 5721 10/100/1000 Ethernet

controller on the system board with RJ-45 Ethernet port

v Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine v Six-port, Serial ATA controller v Integrated RAID capability (HostRAID) v Two serial ports v One parallel port v Four Universal Serial Bus (USB) v2.0

ports (two on front and two on rear)

v Keyboard port v Mouse port v ATA-100 single-channel IDE controller

(bus mastering)

v ATI ES1000 video controller

– Compatible with SVGA and VGA – 16 MB SDRAM video memory

Diagnostic

LEDs:

v Fans v Memory v Power supply

Acoustical noise emissions:

v Sound power, idling: 5.6 bel v Sound power, operating: 6.0 bel

Environment:

v Air temperature:

– Server on: 10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F)

Altitude: 0 to 914 m (2998.0 ft)

– Server off: -40° to 60°C (-40° to 140°F)

Altitude: 0 to 2133 m (7000.0 ft)

Humidity (operating and storage): 8% to

80%

output:

Heat

Approximate heat output in British thermal units (Btu) per hour:

v Minimum configuration: 693 Btu per hour

(203 watts)

v Maximum configuration: 1631 Btu per hour

(478 watts)

Electrical input:

v Sine-wave input (50 or 60 Hz) required v Input voltage and frequency ranges

automatically selected

v Input voltage low range:

– Minimum: 100 V ac – Maximum: 127 V ac

v Input voltage high range:

– Minimum: 200 V ac – Maximum: 240 V ac

v Input kilovolt-amperes (kVA) approximately:

– Minimum: 0.21 kVA (all models) – Maximum: 0.49 kVA

Notes:

1. Power consumption and heat output vary depending on the number and type of optional features installed and the power-management optional features in use.

2. These levels were measured in controlled acoustical environments according to the procedures specified by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) S12.10 and ISO 7779 and are reported in accordance with ISO 9296. Actual sound-pressure levels in a given location might exceed the average values stated because of room reflections and other nearby noise sources. The declared sound-power levels indicate an upper limit, below which a large number of computers will operate.

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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 components.

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Table 2. Features and specifications

Microprocessors:

v Supports up two Intel Xeon dual-core

processors or two Intel quad-core processors

Important: Do not mix dual-core

processors and quad-core processors in the same server.

v 4 MB shared Level-2 cache v 667, 1066, or 1333 MHz front-side

bus (FSB)

Use the Configuration/Setup

Note:

Utility program to determine the type and speed of the microprocessors.

Memory:

v Minimum: 1 GB v Maximum: 32 GB (16 GB in mirrored

mode)

v Type: PC2-5300, ECC fully-buffered

with double-data-rate 2 (DDR2) SDRAM

v Connectors: eight dual inline memory

module (DIMM) connectors, two-way interleaved

(depending on the model):

Drives

v Diskette (optional): External USB

FDD drive

v Hard disk drive: SATA or SAS v One of the following IDE drives:

– CD-ROM – CD-RW (optional) – DVD-ROM (optional) – DVD-ROM/CD-RW (optional)

Expansion model):

v Three half-high 5.25-in. bays (one

CD drive installed) or one half-high CD or DVD drive and one full-high tape drive

v Eight 3.5-in. hot-swap hard disk drive

bays

Note: You can install up to eight

hot-swap drives when you order the 4-pack drive backplane option.

PCI the model):

v Six PCI expansion slots

– Three PCI Express 8x slots (two

– One PCI 32-bit/33 MHz slot

– Two PCI-X 64-bit/133 MHz slots

Acoustical (depending on your model):

v Sound power, idling: 5.6 bel or 6.0

bel

v Sound power, operating: 6.0 bel or

6.1 bel

bays (depending on the

expansion slots (depending on

x8 links and one x4 link)

noise emissions

Fans: Three speed-controlled hot-swap

fans (standard)

Note: Six fans are required to provide

redundancy in hot-swap models; therefore, you must install an additional redundant power and cooling option kit (the option kit comes with a hot-swap power supply and three hot-swap fans) to upgrade to redundant mode.

Power supply:

One of the following power supplies:

v One nonredundant 670 watt (90-240 V

ac)

v One 835 watt (90-240 V ac).

Note: Two 835-watt power supplies

provide redundancy in hot-swap models; therefore, you must install an additional redundant power and cooling option kit (the option kit comes with an 835-watt hot-swap power supply and three hot-swap fans) to upgrade to redundant mode.

Size:

v Height: 440 mm (17.3 in.) v Depth: 747 mm (29.4 in.) v Width: 218 mm (8.6 in.) v Weight: 20 kg (42 lb) to 34 kg (75 lb)

depending upon configuration

Integrated

functions:

v Baseboard management controller

(BMC) or onboard server processor

v Broadcom 5721 10/100/1000 Ethernet

controller on the system board with RJ-45 Ethernet port

v Dual-channel (four ports per channel)

onboard SAS/SATA controller with integrated RAID support

v Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine v Six-port, Serial ATA controller v Integrated RAID capability (HostRAID) v Two serial ports v One parallel port v Four Universal Serial Bus (USB) v2.0

ports (two on front and two on rear)

v Keyboard port v Mouse port v ATA-100 single-channel IDE controller

(bus mastering)

v ATI ES1000 video controller

– Compatible with SVGA and VGA – 16 MB SDRAM video memory

Diagnostic LEDs:

v Fans v Memory v Hard disk drives (redundant models) v Power supply

Environment:

v Air temperature:

– Server on: 10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F)

Altitude: 0 to 914 m (2998.0 ft)

– Server off: -40° to 60°C (-40° to 140°F)

Altitude: 0 to 2133 m (7000.0 ft)

v Humidity (operating and storage): 8% to

80%

output:

Heat

Approximate heat output in British thermal units (Btu) per hour:

v Minimum configuration: 781 Btu per hour

(229 watts)

v Maximum configuration: 1910 Btu per hour

(560 watts)

Electrical input:

v Sine-wave input (50 or 60 Hz) required v Input voltage and frequency ranges

automatically selected

v Input voltage low range:

– Minimum: 100 V ac – Maximum: 127 V ac

Input voltage high range:

– Minimum: 200 V ac – Maximum: 240 V ac

v Input kilovolt-amperes (kVA) approximately:

– Minimum: 0.23 kVA (all models) – Maximum: 0.57 kVA

Notes:

1. Power consumption and heat output vary depending on the number and type of optional features installed and the power-management optional features in use.

Chapter 1. Introduction 7

Major components of the server

Note: The major components of the server vary, depending on the machine type

and model.

Blue on a component indicates touch points, where you can grip the component to remove it from or install it in the server, open or close a latch, and so on.

Orange on a component or an orange label on or near a component indicates that the component can be hot-swapped, which means that if the server and operating system support hot-swap capability, you can remove or install the component while the server is running. (Orange can also indicate touch points on hot-swap components.) See the instructions for removing or installing a specific hot-swap component for any additional procedures that you might have to perform before you remove or install the component.

The following illustration shows the major components in the server.

Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.

Hot-swap power supply filler

Power supply cage

DIMM air duct

Rear adapter retention bracket

Heat sink retention bracket

Microprocessor

Heatsink

Heat sink filler

DIMMs

Cover

VRM

Hot-swap power supply

Processor baffle

System board

ServeRAID 8k-1

Fixed power supply

Fan assembly

Hot-swap fan

Control panel assembly

SAS/SATA

backplane S ATA backplate

Hard disk drive EMC shield

Drive bay EMC shield

USB cable assembly

Simple-swap drive

Bezel

DVD drive

Hot-swap drive

DVD drive trim piece

Hot-swap drive trim piece

Simple-swap drive trim piece

8 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: Installation Guide

Chapter 2. Installing options

This chapter provides basic instructions for installing hardware options in the server. These instructions are intended for users who are experienced with setting up IBM server hardware. If you need more detailed instructions, see the User’s Guide on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD.

Important: Before you install optional hardware, make sure that the server is

working correctly. Start the server, and make sure that the operating system starts, if an operating system is installed, or that a 19990305 error code is displayed, indicating that an operating system was not found but the server is otherwise working correctly. If the server is not working correctly, see the Problem

Determination and Service Guide for diagnostic information.

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” on page 10, and “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 11. This information will help you work safely.

v When you install your new server, take the opportunity to download and apply

the most recent firmware updates. This step will help to ensure that any known issues are addressed and that your server is ready to function at maximum levels of performance. To download firmware updates for your server, go to http://www.ibm.com/support/ and click Downloads and drivers. For additional information about tools for updating, managing, and deploying firmware, see the xSeries Tools Center at http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/toolsctr/v1r0/ index.jsp.

v Before you install optional hardware, make sure that the server is working

correctly. Start the server, and make sure that the operating system starts, if an operating system is installed, or that a 19990305 error code is displayed, indicating that an operating system was not found but the server is otherwise working correctly. If the server is not working correctly, see the Problem

Determination and Service Guide for diagnostic information.

v Observe good housekeeping in the area where you are working. Place removed

covers and other parts in a safe place.

v If you must start the server while the cover is removed, make sure that no one is

near the server and that no tools or other objects have been left inside the server.

v Do not attempt to lift an object that you think is too heavy for you. If you have to

lift a heavy object, observe the following precautions:

– Make sure that you can stand safely without slipping.

– Distribute the weight of the object equally between your feet.

– Use a slow lifting force. Never move suddenly or twist when you lift a heavy

– To avoid straining the muscles in your back, lift by standing or by pushing up

Make sure that you have an adequate number of properly grounded electrical

outlets for the server, monitor, and other devices.

v Back up all important data before you make changes to disk drives.

v Have a small flat-blade screwdriver available.

object.

with your leg muscles.

v You do not have to turn off the server to install or replace hot-swap power

supplies, hot-swap fans, or hot-plug Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices. However, you must turn off the server before performing any steps that involve removing or installing adapter cables.

v Blue on a component indicates touch points, where you can grip the component

to remove it from or install it in the server, open or close a latch, and so on.

v Orange on a component or an orange label on or near a component indicates

that the component can be hot-swapped, which means that if the server and operating system support hot-swap capability, you can remove or install the component while the server is running. (Orange can also indicate touch points on hot-swap components.) See the instructions for removing and installing a specific hot-swap component for any additional procedures that you might have to perform before you remove or install the component.

v When you have to access the inside of the server, you might find it easier to lay

the server on its side.

v 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 following requirements are met:

v Each of the drive bays has a drive or a filler panel and electromagnetic

compatibility (EMC) shield installed in it.

v There is adequate space around the server to allow the server cooling system to

work properly. Leave approximately 50 mm (2.0 in.) of open space around the front and rear of the server. Do not place objects in front of the fans. For proper cooling and airflow, replace the server cover before turning on the server. Operating the server for extended periods of time (more than 30 minutes) with the server cover removed might damage server components.

When installing the server in a rack, make sure that space is available around the server to enable the server cooling system to work properly. See the documentation that comes with the rack for additional information.

v You have followed the cabling instructions that come with optional adapters.

v You have replaced a failed fan within 48 hours.

v You have replaced a hot-swap drive within 2 minutes of removal.

v You do not operate the server without the DIMM air baffle installed. Operating the

server without the air baffle might cause the DIMMs to overheat.

Working inside the server with the power on

Attention: Static electricity that is released to internal server components when

the server is powered-on might cause the server to halt, 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.

The server (some models) supports hot-plug, hot-add, and 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.

10 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: Installation Guide

v Avoid wearing loose-fitting clothing on your forearms. Button long-sleeved shirts

before working inside the server; do not wear cuff links while you are working inside the server.

v Do not allow your necktie or scarf to hang inside the server.

v Remove jewelry, such as bracelets, necklaces, rings, and loose-fitting wrist

watches.

v Remove items from your shirt pocket, such as pens and pencils, that could fall

into the server as you lean over it.

v Avoid dropping any metallic objects, such as paper clips, hairpins, and screws,

into the server.

Handling static-sensitive devices

Attention: Static electricity can damage the server and other electronic devices.

To avoid damage, keep static-sensitive devices in their static-protective packages until you are ready to install them.

To reduce the possibility of electrostatic discharge, observe the following precautions:

v Limit your movement. Movement can cause static electricity to build up around

you.

v The use of a grounding system is recommended. For example, wear an

electrostatic-discharge wrist strap, if one is available. Always use an electrostatic-discharge wrist strap or other grounding system when working inside the server with the power on.

v Handle the device carefully, holding it by its edges or its frame.

v Do not touch solder joints, pins, or exposed circuitry.

v Do not leave the device where others can handle and damage it.

v While the device is still in its static-protective package, touch it to an unpainted

metal surface on the outside of the server for at least 2 seconds. This drains static electricity from the package and from your body.

v Remove the device from its package and install it directly into the server without

setting down the device. If it is necessary to set down the device, put it back into its static-protective package. Do not place the device on the server cover or on a metal surface.

v Take additional care when handling devices during cold weather. Heating reduces

indoor humidity and increases static electricity.

Chapter 2. Installing options 11

Removing the side cover

Important: Before you install optional hardware, make sure that the server is

Determination and Service Guide for diagnostic information.

To remove the server side cover, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page 9.

2. Turn off the server and all attached devices (see “Turning off the server” on page 42); then, disconnect all power cords and external cables.

3. Lay the server on its side.

4. Unlock the side cover.

5. Press the cover-release latch down (as indicated by the arrow) and rotate the cover away from the server.

Cover release latch

Lock

Left-side cover

6. Lift the side cover off the server and set it aside.

replace the side cover, see “Replacing the side cover” on page 33.

Attention: For proper cooling and airflow, replace the cover before turning on the

server. Operating the server for extended periods of time (more than 30 minutes) with the cover removed might damage server components.

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Removing the bezel

Important: Before you install optional hardware, make sure that the server is

Determination and Service Guide for diagnostic information.

To remove the bezel, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page 9.

2. Unlock the side cover.

Note: You must unlock the side cover to remove the bezel.

3. Position your finger on the depressed area on the left side of the bezel and rotate the bezel away from the server.

4. Press the retention tabs on the hinge assembly toward each other and pull the hinge assembly out of the chassis.

Chapter 2. Installing options 13

Retention tabs

Note: The bezel will also disengage from the chassis hinges if you rotate the

bezel beyond 180° or if excessive pressure is applied to the bezel. Do not be 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.

14 System x3400 Types 7973, 7974, 7975, and 7976: Installation Guide

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 9.

2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords and all external cables.

3. Remove the side cover (see “Removing the side cover” on page 12).

4. 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. Lift up the power-supply cage handle and pull the power-supply cage

assembly all the way up until the retainer latch locks the cage in place on the chassis.

v Non-hot-swap models, lift up the power-supply cage handle and pull the

power-supply cage assembly all the way up until the retainer latch locks the cage in place on the chassis.

5. Press in on both the fan cage assembly release buttons on the sides of the chassis to release the fan cage assembly from the connector on the chassis. Pull the fan cage assembly up and out of the chassis and set it aside.

Fan cage assembly release buttons

Fan cage assembly

Chapter 2. Installing options 15

Installing a memory module

The following notes describe the types of dual inline memory modules (DIMMs) that the server supports and other information that you must consider when installing DIMMs:

v The server supports industry-standard, 1.8 V, 240-pin, 667 MHz, PC2-5300

double-data-rate 2 (DDR2), dynamic random-access memory (DRAM) with error correcting code (ECC) fully buffered dual inline memory modules (DIMMs). 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.

v The DIMM options that are supported for the server are 512 MB, 1 GB , and 2

GB in x4 or x8 technology, single-rank or double-rank. The server supports a minimum of 1 GB and a maximum of 32 GB (reduced to 16 GB in mirrored mode) of system memory. The server comes with two 512 MB DIMMs installed.

v The system board provides eight functional DIMM connectors and supports

two-way memory interleaving when DIMMs are installed in pairs.

Note: DIMM connectors 3, 6, 9, and 12 are not functional. Do not install DIMMs

in these four connectors and do not remove the DIMM thermal baffles installed in these connectors unless you need to replace the system board.

v The memory controller has four fully buffered DIMM channels that are organized

into two branches. Each branch has two channels and each channel controls two DIMMs. DIMMs that are next to each other (for example, DIMM connector 1 and DIMM connector 4) within the channels of a branch must be identical in size, type, speed, and technology. However, the DIMMs in the connector above or below each other within the channels of a branch do not have to be identical (for example, the DIMMs in DIMM connector 1 and DIMM connector 2 do not have to be identical). The following illustration shows how the memory controller is organized into branches and channels with a pair of DIMMs installed in each branch.

DIMM 3

DIMM 6

DIMM 9

DIMM 12

DIMM 2

DIMM 1

v The server can operate in two major modes: mirroring and non-mirroring

(normal). The server can also operate in a single-channel mode when one DIMM is installed.

v The server supports memory mirroring (mirroring mode) and online-spare

memory.

– Memory mirroring replicates and stores data on DIMMs within two branches

simultaneously. You must enable memory mirroring through the Configuration/Setup Utility program. To enable memory mirroring in the Configuration/Setup Utility program, select Devices and I/O Ports → Advanced Chipset Control → Memory Branch Mode. Use the arrow keys to change the Memory Branch Mode setting to Mirror; then, save your changes.

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DIMM 5

DIMM 4

Channel 0 Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3

Branch 0

Memory Controller

DIMM 8

DIMM 7

Branch 1

DIMM 11

DIMM 10

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