IBM X3400 Product Manual

Also see for System x3400 Type 7975: User guide Installation guide Problem determination and service guide

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An affordable dual-socket, dual- and quad-core SMP serverwith high performance and data protection for small andmedium businessesactually contribute to equipment failure due to overheating. ACT cabling is the solubehind-the-rack cabling by as much as 87%.tion for reducing. TheDUs,which onl umber—and switches and PDUs. Instead, the daisy-chain approach of ACT cabling uses re sive CAT5 and 6 cabling to considerablyreduce the number of cables, KVM swi rather than increasing them. If a server isremoved or w rver in the rack tothe next, an rvers form a chain; up to 8 chains can con onsoleManager (LCM); an connect to one Global Console Manager (G r, up t2,048 servers ca y managed. Equally importantly, with ACT—unlike some other offerinThe illustration below shows a sample ACT configuration:Conventional cabling has bulky KVM cables exiting each server, which then connect to a KVM switchcables exiting a series of KVM switches must then be aggregated via additional KVM switches and Py increases the n cost—of cables, KVMadily available, inexpentches, and PDUs needed,iring is needed. One cable connects the first seadded, no complicated red so on. Up to 16 se16 LCMs cn be centrallnect to one Local CCM). In this manne ogs—everything is done externally via cabling; no special adapters are required.emlio, designed, developed and priced to meet theble tool that simplifies theExtensive System Support FeaturesThe IBM services and technical support portfolio provides world-class, consistent, high-quality service andsupport. The x3400 server offers a number of tools and services designed to make ownership a positiveexperience. From the start, IBM programs make it easier for you to plan for, configure and purchaseSystem x or xSeries servers, get them running and keep them running long-term. These features includIBM Express Portfolio, IBM ServerProven®, the IBM Standalone Solutions Configuration Tool, IBM Systex and BladeCenter Power Configurator, IBM ServerGuide, IBM Electronic Service Agent ™ , ProductCustomization Services and extensive technical support offerings.This System x server is part of the IBM Express Portfospecific needs of midsized businesses. The IBM Express Portfolio of solutions is easy to acquire, installand manage. And they leverage IBM technology to provide tangible solutions to help you solve businessproblems in an on demand world.The IBM ServerProven program provides the confidence that specific options and operating systemshave been tested on the server and are officially supported to work together. It is updated frequently toensure that the latest compatibility information is always at your fingertips.The IBM Standalone Solutions Configuration Tool (SSCT) is a downloadaoften complex chore of configuring a full rack of servers (including blade servers) and confirming that youhave all the cables, power distribution units, KVM (keyboard, video and mouse) switch boxes and othercomponents you need, as well as the proper airflow clearances, electrical circuits and other environmentalconditions.IBM System x and BladeCenter Power Configurator helps IT managers plan for data center powerneeds, by providing the following information for specific configurations of System x and BladeCentersystems: power input (watts), PDU sizing (amps), heat output (BTUs), airflow requirements throughchassis (CFM), VA rating, leakage current (mA), and peak inrush current (amps).IBM ServerGuide (installed from CD) simplifies the process of installing and configuring System x andxSeries servers. ServerGuide goes beyond mere hardware configuration by assisting with the automatedinstallation of the Microsoft® Windows® Server 2000 and 2003 operating systems, device drivers and othersystem components, with minimal user intervention. (Drivers are also included for support of NovellNetWare, Red Hat Linux and SUSE LINUX.) This focus on deployment helps you reduce both your totalcost of ownership and the complexity that administrators and technical personnel face.DirectlyVia SecondarySwitchVia Daisy-Chain• Max.16 servers per portAll CAT5, 5e, 6cablingPlease see the Legal Information section for important notices and information. 7