IBM System x3400 Type 7975 User Manual

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Installation Guide
Installation Guide
System x3400
Types 7973, 7974,
7975, and 7976
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and install options.
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Start the server.
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Use the IBM
ServerGuide program
to set up and
configure hardware.
Go to the Server Support
flow chart on the reverse
side of this page.
Install applications,
such as IBM systems
management software
and IBM ServeRAID
programs

IBM System x3400 Type 7975 Specifications

General

Processor Sockets	2
Memory Slots	8 DIMM slots
Chipset	Intel 5000P
Network	Dual Gigabit Ethernet
Operating System Support	Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
Processor	Intel Xeon 5000/5100/5300 series, Intel Core 2 Duo
Memory	Up to 32 GB DDR2 ECC
Form Factor	Tower
RAID Support	RAID 0, 1
Power Supply	835W (optional redundant)
Hard Drive Interface	SATA/SAS

Summary

Chapter 1. Introduction

System Overview and Documentation

Overview of documentation, requirements, browser, notices, and system components.

Chapter 2. Installing options

Installation Preparation and Safety

General guidelines and safety precautions for installing server options.

Server Component Installation and Removal

Procedures for removing covers and installing memory, drives, and adapters.

Finalizing Installation

Steps to complete the installation, including reassembly and configuration updates.

Chapter 3. Server controls, LEDs, and power

Front Panel Controls and Indicators

Identifies controls, LEDs, and connectors on the server's front panel.

Rear Panel Connectors

Illustrates and describes the connectors on the server's rear panel.

Server Power Management

Explains how to manage server power, including turning it on and off.

Chapter 4. Configuring the server

Server Setup and Configuration Utilities

Guides on using utilities for initial server setup and hardware configuration.

RAID and Remote Management Configuration

Details on configuring RAID, BMC, SOL, Ethernet, and IBM Director.

Chapter 5. Solving problems

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Solutions for common hardware and software issues encountered during operation.

Diagnostic Tools and Error Identification

Overview of diagnostic tools and identification of POST beep and error codes.

System-board LEDs for Diagnostics

Explains how system-board LEDs aid in diagnosing hardware problems.

Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance

Support Resources and Procedures

Guidance on obtaining help, using documentation, and IBM support services.

Appendix B. Notices

Legal, Trademark, and Environmental Notices

Legal disclaimers, trademarks, recycling, battery, and environmental notices.