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This publication was developed for products and services offered in the United States of America. IBM may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this document in other countries, and the information is subject to change without notice.
Lea atentamente todas las declaraciones de precaución y peligro ante de llevar a cabo cualquier operación. Online Support Use the World Wide Web (WWW) to download Diagnostic, BIOS Flash, and device driver files. File download address is: http://www.ibm.com/pc/support Hardware Maintenance Manual: xSeries 232, Type 8668...
Installing components . . 48 Notices and statements in this book Removing the cover, door, and bezel . . 48 What the IBM xSeries 232 offers . Working with adapters . 54 Reliability, availability, and serviceability features . Internal drives .
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System . 130 Handling electrostatic discharge-sensitive Keyboards . . 131 devices . 136 Power cords . . 132 Grounding requirements . 137 Safety notices (multi-lingual translations) . . 137 Send us your comments! . 166 Related service information ..133 Problem determination tips.
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IS THE SYSTEM PART OF A CLUSTER? YES. Schedule maintenance with the customer. Shut down all systems related to the cluster. Run storage test. NO. Go to step 002 . THE SYSTEM IS NOT PART OF A CLUSTER v Power-off the computer and all external devices. v Check all cables and power cords.
The xSeries 232 contains several IBM X-Architecture technologies, which help increase server performance and reliability. For more information about X-Architecture features, refer to “What the IBM xSeries 232 offers” on page 5. You can obtain more information about the IBM X-Architecture technologies and features at http://www.pc.ibm.com/us/eserver/xseries/xarchitecture/index.html.
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Table 1. Features and specifications Microprocessor: Acoustical noise emissions: Environment: ® ® v Intel Pentium v Air temperature: v Sound power, idling: 6.6 bel maximum v 256 or 512 KB Level-2 cache – Server on: 10° to 35°C (50.0° to v Sound power, operating: 6.8 bel v Supports up to two 95.0°F).
Notices and statements in this book The caution and danger statements used in this book also appear in the multilingual Safety Information book provided on the IBM Documentation CD. Each caution and danger statement is numbered for easy reference to the corresponding statements in the safety book.
Depending on model, the server comes with either one 385-watt nonredundant power supply, or two 250-watt power-supply units. The two power-supply units provide redundant power for many server configurations. For power loads above 250 watts, a third optional power supply can be installed to provide a full 500 watts of power.
v CPU/VRM failure identification through Light Path Diagnostics technology and alerting ™ v Diagnostic support of ServeRAID adapters and Ethernet adapters v Hot-swap drive bays v Error codes and messages and system error logging v Upgradable BIOS, diagnostics, and ISMP code v Automatic restart after a power failure v Parity checking on the SCSI bus v Error checking and correcting (ECC) memory...
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Rack model Operator Cover-release information latch panel Power-control button shield (if installed) Power-control button Reset button Hard disk Hard disk Serial drive status drive activity number light (amber) light (green) Power-control button shield: You can install this circular disk over the power-control button to prevent accidental manual power-off.
Rear view (tower shown) DC power DC power LED (green) LED (green) AC power LED (green) GOOD GOOD AC power LED (green) Two 250-watt configuration 385-watt configuration AC power light: This green light provides status information about the power supply. During typical operation, both the ac and dc power lights are on. DC power light: This green light provides status information about the power supply.
Turning off the server Turning off the server refers to the act of disconnecting the server from the power source. 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.
Operator information panel The following illustration shows the location of the lights on the operator information panel on the front of the server (see “Server controls and indicators” SCSI hard Power-on POST disk drive Information light complete light in-use light light LINK Ethernet...
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Error logs The POST error log contains the three most recent error codes and messages that the system generated during POST. The system error log contains all messages issued during POST and system status messages from the integrated system management processor. Note: It is possible during power-on that some system error log entries may contain a date of 01/01/1990 with a time of 00:00:00.
Diagnostic programs and error messages The server diagnostic programs are stored in upgradable read-only memory (ROM) on the system board. These programs are the primary method of testing the major components of the server. Diagnostic error messages indicate that a problem exists; they are not intended to be used to identify a failing part.
Not Applicable This result occurs when you specify a diagnostic test for a device that is not present. Aborted This result occurs when the test could not proceed because of the system configuration. Warning This result occurs when a possible problem is reported during the diagnostic test, such as when a device that is to be tested is not installed.
Use the ServerGuide program to make a BIOS flash diskette. v Download a BIOS flash diskette from the World Wide Web. Go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/, click IBM Server Support, and make the selections for your server. The flash memory of your server contains a protected area that cannot be overwritten.
The following illustration shows the location of the flash boot block recovery jumper on the system board. Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 System board Flash boot block switch block recovery jumper (SW1) (J16) To recover the BIOS: 1. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all external cables and power cords;...
You can use the Light Path Diagnostics feature built into the server to quickly identify the type of system error that occurred. The server is designed so that any LEDs that are illuminated remain illuminated when the server shuts down as long as the ac power source is good and the power supplies can supply +5 V dc current to the server.
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.
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d. Ensure that the battery clip is touching the base of the battery socket by pressing gently on the clip. 5. Insert the new battery: a. Tilt the battery so that you can insert it into the socket, under the battery clip.
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ServerGuide CDs The ServerGuide CDs include software setup and installation tools specifically designed for IBM xSeries servers. You can use these CDs during the initial installation of your server to configure the server hardware and simplify your network operating system installation. The ServerGuide CDs also contain a collection of application programs, which you can install after your server is up and running.
1. You can press F1 to display help information for a selected menu item. 2. The menu choices might differ depending on the types of passwords set for your system and IBM system-management adapters, or in the version of BIOS code installed on your server.
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Select this choice to modify settings that control features of the core chipset on the system board. Attention: Do not make changes here unless directed to do so by an IBM authorized service representative. – System Partition Visibility Select this choice to choose whether the System Partition is visible or hidden.
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If you have made any changes, the program will prompt you to save the changes or exit without saving the changes. Additional Configuration/Setup Utility menu choices When you install an IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter in your server, you can view additional menu choices in the Configuration/Setup Utility program, such as: v System Information Select this choice to display information about your server.
Using passwords The System Security choice appears only on the full Configuration/Setup Utility menu. After you select this choice, you can implement the protection level for the power-on password. If you have an optional Remote Supervisor Adapter installed, you can also implement the Administrator password and the Remote Control password.
5. Turn on the server. Note: You can now start the Configuration/Setup Utility program and set a power-on password. Restart the server; then, press the F1 key to enter the Setup utility. Select System Security and change or delete the power-on password.
Select this choice to configure startable device parameters. Before you can make updates, you must know the ID of the device whose parameters you want to configure. – SCSI Device Configuration Select this choice to configure SCSI device parameters. Before you can make updates, you must know the ID of the device whose parameters you want to configure.
v Press Esc to return to the previous menu. v Press the F4 key to exit. 4. Follow the instructions on the screen to change the settings of the selected items; then, press Enter. Choices available from the PXE Boot Agent Menu The following choices appear on the PXE Boot Agent Utility Menu: v Network Boot Protocol PXE is the default value for this menu item.
If a later version of the ServerGuide software is available, you can download a free image of the software, or you can purchase the ServerGuide CDs. To download the latest ServerGuide software, see the ServerGuide page on the IBM Support Web site at: http://www.ibm.com/pc/qtechinfo/MIGR-4ZKPPT.html...
Note: The ServerGuide program requires a supported v Creates diagnostic, RAID, device driver, and other IBM server with an enabled startable (bootable) CD-ROM support diskettes from the CD; or with an Internet drive. Not all features are supported on all models.
When you use the 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 checks your system BIOS, service processors, and other system hardware to determine if system updates are available.
System Partition The ServerGuide program creates a 50 MB System Partition on the default drive. The System Partition contains server-specific utility programs such as service processor disk operating system (DOS) utilities, system diagnostics, flash BIOS updates, and other programs. Note: Programs in the System Partition vary by server model, and not all server models run utility programs from the System Partition.
If you have already configured the server hardware and you decide not to use the ServerGuide program to install your NOS, download the latest NOS installation instructions: 1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/support. 2. Click Servers. 3. From the Family field, select your server model.
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Models 11X, 13G, 1RX, 21X, 22X, 23G, 2RX, 2SX, 41X, 42X, 43G, 4RX, 4SX The illustration that follows is an example of the configuration for the xSeries 232 server models that contain either one 385-watt nonredundant power supply, or up to three 250-watt redundant power supplies.
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Models 24X, 2TX, 44X, 4TX, 54X, 5TX Some models of the xSeries 232 server use a heat sink and contain several hot-swap fans. The power option for these models is that of 250-watt power supplies only. Microprocessor Terminator card Memory module Power supply Hot-swap fan assembly...
System board locations The illustrations in the following sections show the components on the system board. System board option connectors The following illustration identifies system board connectors for user-installable options. Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware. Microprocessor 1 VRM 1 connector (J37) (U68)
System board internal cable connectors The following illustrations identify system board connectors for internal cables. Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware. Models 11X, 13G, 1RX, 21X, 22X, 23G, 2RX, 2SX, 41X, 42X, 43G, 4RX, 4SX Fan 3 Main power Power-on reset...
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Models 24X, 2TX, 44X, 4TX, 54X, 5TX Power-on reset connector (J11) Main power Power backplane Hot-swap fan Fan 3 plug-in (J26) (J55) connector (J19) signal connector (J43) Fan 1 (J28) Operator information panel (J39) Fan 2 (J27) IDE (J40) Diskette (J7) SCSI A connector...
System board external port connectors The following illustrations identify system-board connectors for external devices. Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware. Serial ports (J20) Mouse/keyboard ports (J8) Ethernet port (J6) USB ports (J5) ISM ports (J50) Management (not supported)
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Note: Any jumper blocks on the system board that are not shown in the illustration are reserved. Flash boot block recovery jumper If the BIOS has become damaged, such as from a power failure during a flash update, you can recover the BIOS using the flash boot block recovery jumper and a BIOS flash diskette.
System board LED locations The following illustrations identify LEDs, diagnostic panels, and the Remind button on the system board. You might need to refer to this illustration when solving problems with the server. DIMM 4 error LED (CR15) DIMM 2 error LED (CR17) DIMM 3 error LED VRM 1 error LED...
Light Path Diagnostics panel The Light Path Diagnostics LEDs are described in the following table. For more information, refer to “Diagnostic Panel LED” on page 109. PCI A PCI B PCI C OVER DASD TEMP REMIND Diagnostic panel Description A memory failure occurred. This LED is turned on when any of the Light Path LED’s located near the memory (DIMM) are turned on by the integrated system management processor.
Back up all important data before you make changes to disk drives. v Have a small, flat-blade screwdriver available. v For a list of supported options for the server, refer to http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/compat on the World Wide Web. Installing options...
System reliability considerations To help ensure proper cooling and system reliability, make sure: v Each of the drive bays has either a drive or a filler panel installed. v Each of the power supply bays has either a power supply or a filler panel installed.
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Left-side cover Cover release lever To remove the left-side cover of the tower model: 1. Review the information in “Before you begin” on page 47. 2. If you are planning to install or remove any part other than a hot-swap hard disk drive or hot-swap power supply, turn off the server and all attached devices, and disconnect all external cables and power cords.
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To connect: To disconnect: a. Turn everything OFF. a. Turn everything OFF. b. First, attach all cables to devices. b. First, remove power cords from outlet. c. Attach signal cables to connectors. c. Remove signal cables from connectors. d. Attach power cords to outlet. d.
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Removing the server door and bezel (tower model) Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware. Bezel-release lever Door Flange To remove the server door: 1. Unlock and open the server door. 2. Locate the flange on the top edge of the door. 3.
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Top cover Right-side latch Cover release lever Left-side latch To remove the server top cover: 1. Review the information in “Before you begin” on page 47. 2. If you are planning to install or remove any part other than a hot-swap hard disk drive or hot-swap power supply, turn off the server and all attached devices and disconnect all external cables and power cords.
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To connect: To disconnect: a. Turn everything OFF. a. Turn everything OFF. b. First, attach all cables to devices. b. First, remove power cords from outlet. c. Attach signal cables to connectors. c. Remove signal cables from connectors. d. Attach power cords to outlet. d.
Removing the bezel (rack model) Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware. Bezel-release lever Bezel To remove the bezel: 1. If you have not done so already, remove the top cover. See “Removing the cover (rack model)” on page 51. 2.
Therefore, you can install a variety of PCI adapters that currently do not support sharing of PCI interrupts. v The optional IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter must be installed in PCI slot 1 only. Use the ribbon cable that comes with the adapter to connect the adapter to the system-management connector (J54) on the system board.
v The system scans PCI slot 1, the system board Ethernet, PCI slots 2 through 5, and then the system board SCSI channels A and B, if you have not changed the boot precedence from the default. You can use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to change the boot precedence for your server.
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Attention: Avoid touching the components and gold-edge connectors on the adapter. 7. Place the adapter, component-side up, on a flat, static-protective surface. 8. Set any jumpers or switches as described by the adapter manufacturer. 9. Install the adapter: a. If you are installing a full-length adapter, remove the adapter support bracket retaining clip.
Internal drives Different types of drives enable the system to read multiple types of media and store more data. Several types of drives are available, such as: v Diskette (already installed) v Hard disk v CD-ROM (already installed) v Tape, including digital linear tape Note: The SCSI IDs for the slim-high and hot-swap drives are located on the bezel, immediately adjacent to the hot-swap drive bays.
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If you are installing a SCSI device with a 50-pin connector in one of the empty non-hot-swap bays (bays A and B), you need a 68-pin to 50-pin converter. To order the converter, contact your IBM reseller or IBM marketing representative. Note: The server electromagnetic interference (EMI) integrity and cooling are both protected by having bays A and B covered or occupied.
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Preinstallation steps (all bays) Before you install drives in the server, verify that you have all the cables and any other equipment specified in the documentation that comes with the internal drive. You might also need to perform certain preinstallation activities. Some of the steps are required only during the initial installation of an option.
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4. Check the hard disk drive status indicators to verify that the hard disk drives are operating properly (see “Internal drive bays” on page 58 for the location of the status indicators). v If the amber light is on continuously, the drive has failed. v If you have a RAID adapter installed: –...
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v If your server has a RAID adapter installed, review the information provided with the RAID adapter for information about replacing a drive. 2. If your server is a tower model, unlock and open the server door. Attention: To maintain proper system cooling, do not operate the server for more than 2 minutes without either a drive or a filler panel installed for each bay.
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To install a non-hot-swap drive (5.25-inch, removable media) in one of the non-hot-swap bays: 1. Read the information in “Preinstallation steps (all bays)” on page 60. 2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and then remove the cover and the bezel (see “Removing the cover, door, and bezel”...
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c. Make sure the other end of the IDE cable is plugged into the IDE connector on the system board. d. Go to step 12 11. If the drive is a SCSI device: a. Make sure the drive is not a hard disk drive. b.
4 and pair 2 in slots 2 and 3. Refer to the ServerProven list on the World Wide Web at http://www.ibm.com/pc/compat/ for information about memory modules for use with your server. 3. Installing or removing DIMMs changes the configuration information in the server.
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1. Review the information listed in “Before you begin” on page 47, “Safety information” on page 133 and “Handling electrostatic discharge-sensitive devices” on page 136. Also review the documentation that comes with the option. 2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all external cables and power cords;...
See the ServerProven list at http://www.ibm.com/pc/compat/ for a list of microprocessors for use with the server. Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.
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1. Review the safety precautions in “Before you begin” on page 47, “Safety information” on page 133 and “Handling electrostatic discharge-sensitive devices” on page 136. 2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all external cables and power cords; then remove the cover (see “Removing the cover, door, and bezel”...
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Make sure the fan sink guide fits between the processor and the processor socket. Spring retention clip Fan sink guide 8. Press down and latch the spring retention clip on the back of the fan sink (the side facing the back of the server). 9.
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2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all external cables and power cords; then remove the cover (see “Removing the cover, door, and bezel” on page 48 for details). 3. Remove the air-baffle assembly from the fan assembly located on the rear of the server.
8. Install the heat sink: Attention: You must install the same type of heat sink that comes shipped in your server. a. Remove the thermal tape liner from the underside of the heat sink and discard it. b. Align and place the heat sink on the top of the microprocessor. Heat sink (Remove thermal tape liner on installation)
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supplies hot-swappable. Each power supply has two status indicators; see the following illustration for information about the status indicators and power-supply bay locations. Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware. Power supply bay 3 Power supply bay 2 Power supply Power supply...
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AC power LED This light provides status information about the power supply. During typical operation, the ac power LED is on. See “Power supply LED errors” on page 116 for more information. DC power LED This light provides status information about the power supply. During typical operation, the dc power LED is on.
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Filler panel Power supply Power supply handle (in open position) Cable-restraint bracket To install a hot-swap power supply: 1. Remove the filler panel from the empty power-supply bay by inserting your finger into the depression on the filler panel and pulling it away from the server.
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a. If the NON LED is lit, you do not have redundancy. Turn off the server and peripheral devices; then, continue with step 2. Note: The Information light on the operator information panel on the front of the server also will be on. See “Operator information panel” on page 11 for the location and contents of the operator information panel.
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5. Plug the power cord for the power supply into the power cord connector. Route the power cord through the cable-restraint bracket. Then, plug the other end of the cord into a properly grounded outlet. 6. If you turned off the server in step 1a on page 75, turn on the server and peripheral devices.
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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.
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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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3. Remove the two screws that hold the power supply in the server, and carefully pull the 385-watt power supply and attached cables out from the server. Installing the power backplane: Use the following steps to install the xSeries power backplane in the server: Note: This backplane supports up to three 250-watt power supplies.
Note: Power supply Bay 1 is the right most bay from the rear. 4. If you install only two hot-swap power supplies, install a filler panel in power bay 3. 5. If you have other components to replace, do so now; otherwise, go to “Completing the installation”...
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Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware. Fan assembly Fan assembly latch Fan assembly latch Fan assembly To replace the fan assembly: 1. Review the safety precautions in “Before you begin” on page 47 and “Safety information”...
2. The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware. Hot-swap fan assembly 3 Air baffle Hot-swap Hot-swap fan assembly 1 fan assembly 2 To replace the fan assembly: 1. Review the safety precautions in “Before you begin” on page 47 and “Safety information”...
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Installing the cover (tower) Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware. Slots Left-side cover To install the server left-side cover: 1. Align the cover with the left side of the server, approximately 25 mm (1 inch) from the front of the server;...
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2. Press the top of the bezel toward the server until it clicks into place. To install the server door: 1. Set the door on the bottom hinge. 2. Press the flange downward while pressing the top of the door toward the server, until the flange connects with the top hinge.
Installing the bezel (rack) Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware. Bezel To install the bezel: 1. Place the tabs on the left side of the bezel in the slots at the left front of the server.
Input/output connector locations The following illustration shows the input/output connectors (ports) on the rear of the server. For pin assignments and other details about these connectors, see “Input/output ports”. Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware. Serial A Serial B GOOD...
The following table shows the pin-number assignments for the 15-pin analog video connector on the rear of your server. Table 3. Video-port connector pin-number assignments Signal Signal Signal Ground Not connected Green or monochrome Ground DDC SDA Blue Ground Horizontal synchronization (Hsync) Not connected +5 V dc...
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Ethernet controllers. However, you must install a device driver to enable your operating system to address the Ethernet controllers. The device drivers are provided on the ServerGuide CDs. Failover for redundant Ethernet: The IBM 10/100 Ethernet Adapter or the IBM ™ 10/100 EtherJet PCI family of adapters are optional redundant network interface cards (NICs) that you can install in your server.
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Because you set this priority at the host or entry point of the network, the network devices can base forwarding decisions on priority information defined in the packet. Priority Packet information is available on the IBM Networking Web site at http://www.ibm.com/networking/support/. Priority Packet prioritizes traffic based on priority filters. These are parameters you assign to outgoing (transmit) packets.
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802.1p. v The adapters on these devices must support 802.1p. The Ethernet controller in your server, all IBM Netfinity 10/100 Ethernet Security Adapters, and IBM 10/100 Ethernet Server Adapters support 802.1p. v The adapter cannot be assigned to an adapter team.
2. VLANs require Windows NT 4.0 with Service Pack 3.0 and the NDIS driver from Microsoft. 3. In Windows NT, VLANs cannot be implemented on controllers that have been configured for teaming options. NetWare can support teaming options and VLANs on the same adapters. To join a VLAN from Windows NT 4.0: 1.
The following table shows the pin-number assignments for the keyboard connector on the rear of the server. Table 6. Keyboard connector pin-number assignments Signal Data Reserved Ground +5 V dc Keyboard clock Reserved Auxiliary-device (pointing device) port The system board has one auxiliary-device port that supports a mouse or other pointing device.
A connector to an internal channel connector on the RAID adapter. SCSI cabling requirements: If you plan to attach external SCSI devices, you must order additional SCSI cables. To select and order the correct cables for use with external devices, contact your IBM reseller or IBM marketing representative. Installing options...
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For information about the maximum length of SCSI cable between the terminated ends of the cable, refer to the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) SCSI standards. Adhering to these standards will help ensure that your server operates properly. Setting SCSI IDs: Each SCSI device connected to a SCSI controller must have a unique SCSI ID.
Table 9. 68-pin SCSI connector pin-number assignments (continued) Signal Signal +Busy -Busy +Acknowledge -Acknowledge +Reset -Reset +Message -Message +Select -Select +Control/Data -Control/Data +Request -Request +Input/Output -Input/Output +Data 8 -Data 8 +Data 9 -Data9 +Data 10 -Data 10 +Data 11 -Data 11 Cabling the server When you cable the server, be sure to route the power cables and mouse and keyboard cables through the cable-restraint bracket on the rear of the server.
Cabling the rack model The following illustration shows how to route cables through the cable-restraint bracket and the cable-management assembly located on the rear of the rack model. Cable straps Hardware Maintenance Manual: xSeries 232, Type 8668...
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Rack model Tabbed end Remove tabs from openings To remove the operator information panel, do the following: 1. Power off the server. 2. Disconnect all external cables. 3. Remove the cover and bezel. See “Removing the cover, door, and bezel” on page 48.
Attention: When replacing the ferrite core at installation of the replacement operator information panel, be sure that the cable makes three passes through the center of the ferrite core. v Rack model: Remove the two blower fans, if present on your model; see “Fans”...
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Rack model To remove the power switch panel: 1. Power off the server. 2. Disconnect external cables. 3. For the rack model, remove components that impede access to the power switch panel: a. Remove the top cover; see “Removing the cover, door, and bezel” on page 48.
Rear cable bracket Note: v Read “Before you begin” on page 47. v Be familiar with all safety information at “Safety information” on page 133. Rear cable bracket Information label Screws (2) To remove the rear cable bracket: 1. Power off the server. 2.
PCI adapter card support assembly Note: v Read “Before you begin” on page 47. v Be familiar with all safety information at “Safety information” on page 133. The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware. Adapter support bracket Adapter support bracket retaining clip...
DASD backplane assembly Note: v Read “Before you begin” on page 47. v Be familiar with all safety information at “Safety information” on page 133. DASD backplane To remove the DASD backplane assembly: 1. Power off the server. 2. Disconnect all external cables from the server. 3.
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Power supply backplane To remove the power supply backplane (250-watt power supply only): 1. Power off the server. 2. Disconnect all external cables from the server. 3. Remove the cover. See “Removing the cover, door, and bezel” on page 48. 4.
System board Note: v Read “Before you begin” on page 47. v Be familiar with all safety information at “Safety information” on page 133. Note: When replacing the system board, you must either update the system with the latest firmware or restore the pre-existing firmware that the customer provides on a diskette or CD image.
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Beep/Symptom FRU/Action 4-4-4 (Optional system management 1. Verify that adapter is installed in slot 1. adapter not installed in slot 1 or not 2. Adapter functioning correctly) 3. System Board Two Short Beeps (Information only, the 1. Run Diagnostics configuration has changed) 2.
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Diagnostic Panel LED FRU/Action PCI A LED on 1. PCI Card in slot 1. 2. Remove all PCI adapters from slots 1-5. 3. System Board. PCI B LED on 1. Card in slots 2-3. 2. Remove all PCI adapters from slots 1-5. 3.
Diagnostic Panel LED FRU/Action TEMP LED on 1. Ambient temperature must be within normal operating specifications. See“Features and specifications” on page 3. 2. Ensure fans are operating correctly. 3. Examine System Error Log. a. System over recommended temperature 1) Information LED Panel b.
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Error Code/Symptom FRU/Action 015-XXX-015 (Failed USB external loopback 1. Make sure parallel port is not disabled. test) 2. Re-run USB external loopback test. 3. System Board 015-XXX-198 (USB device connected during 1. Remove USB devices from USB1 and USB2. USB test) 2.
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Error Code/Symptom FRU/Action 166-201-000 System Management: Failed 1. If installed, Reseat I2C cable between Advanced System (I2C Bus Error(s). ISMP indicates I2C errors Management adapter (in PCI slot 1/J44) and system board (J54). on bus 0. Potential FRU: Memory DIMMS, 2.
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Error Code/Symptom FRU/Action 180-XXX-003 (Failed System Board LED 1. System Board test) 180-XXX-005 (Failed SCSI Backplane LED 1. SCSI Backplane test) 2. SCSI Backplane Cable 3. System Board 201-XXX-0NN (Failed Memory test, see 1. DIMM Location DIMM1 - DIMM4 where NN = 1 = DIMM2, 2 = ″Memory Settings″...
Error Code/Symptom FRU/Action 217-198-XXX (Could Not Establish Drive 1. Check cable and termination Parameters) 2. SCSI Backplane 3. Fixed Disk 264-XXX-0NN (Failed Tape Drive test) 1. Tape Cartridge, if user executed the Read/Write Tape Drive test (XXX = 256) 2. SCSI or Power Cable connected to tape drive with SCSI ID NN. 3.
2. Run Diskette Drive Diagnostics. 3. Cable 4. Diskette Drive 5. System Board Monitor problems (general). Some IBM 1. Monitor monitors have their own self-tests. If you 2. Run Video Diagnostics. If diagnostics pass, the problem may be a suspect a problem with the monitor, refer video driver.
AC Good LED DC Good LED Description FRU/Action Standby mode or dc 1. Check the cable connector, J33. Move problem. jumper on J32’s extension cable to pins 2-3 to bypass power control. If the DC Good LED comes on, press Ctrl+Alt+Delete. Watch the screen for any POST errors.
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Error Code/Symptom FRU/Action 162 (Device Configuration Error) 1. Run Configuration/Setup Note: Be sure to load the default settings and 2. Battery any additional desired settings; then, save the 3. Failing Device configuration 4. System Board 163 (Real-Time Clock error) 1. Run Configuration/Setup 2.
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Error Code/Symptom FRU/Action 1600 (The System Management Processor is 1. System Board not functioning) Do the following before replacing a FRU: 1. Ensure that a jumper is not installed on J47. 2. Remove the ac power to the system, wait 20 seconds;...
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Error Code/Symptom FRU/Action 5962 (IDE CD-ROM configuration error) 1. Run Configuration/Setup 2. CD-ROM Drive 3. CD-ROM Power Cable 4. IDE Cable 5. System Board 6. Battery 8603 (Pointing Device Error) 1. Pointing Device 2. System Board 00019501 (Processor 1 is not functioning - 1.
Error Code/Symptom FRU/Action 00180700, 00180800 (General PCI error) 1. System Board 2. PCI Card 01295085 (ECC checking hardware test error) 1. Processor 01298001 (No update data for processor 1) 1. Ensure all processors are the same stepping level and cache size.
SCSI error codes Error Code FRU/Action All SCSI Errors One or more of the 1. External SCSI devices must be powered-on before you power-on following might be causing the problem: the server. v A failing SCSI device (adapter, drive, 2. The cables for all external SCSI devices are connected correctly. controller) 3.
Fan error messages Message Action Fan ″X″ failure (level-critical; fan ″X″ had a 1. Check connections to fan ″X″ failure) 2. Replace fan ″X″ Fan ″X″ fault (level-critical; fan ″X″ beyond 1. Check connections to fan ″X″ recommended RPM range) 2.
Message Action Power ″X″ fan fault (level-critical; power 1. Replace power supply ″X″ supply has shutdown due to fan failure Power Supply ″X″ thermal fault 1. Replace Power supply ″X″ (level-critical; power supply ″X″ has exceed permitted temperature limits and has shutdown) System shutoff due to ″X″...
Host Built-In Self Test (BIST) Message Action Host BIST fail(level-informational; host’s 1. Reseat CPU built-in self test failed) 2. Reseat VRM 3. Replace CPU Bus fault messages Message Action Failure reading I2C device. Check devices 1. If installed, reseat I2C cable between Remote Supervisor Adapter on bus 0.
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3. Remove or disconnect the following (one at a time) until you find the failure (power-on the computer and reconfigure each time). Any external devices Surge suppressor device (on the computer) Modem, printer, mouse, or non-IBM devices Each adapter Drives Memory-Modules (Minimum requirement = 256 MB (2x128 MB DIMMs)) Note: Minimum operating requirements are: a.
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Safety information The following section contains the safety information that you need to be familiar with before servicing an IBM mobile computer. General safety Follow these rules to ensure general safety: v Observe good housekeeping in the area of the machines during and after maintenance.
Electrical safety CAUTION: Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables can be hazardous. To avoid personal injury or equipment damage, disconnect the attached power cords, telecommunication systems, networks, and modems before you open the server covers, unless instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration procedures.
This guide addresses only those items. However, good judgment should be used to identify potential safety hazards due to attachment of non-IBM features or options not covered by this inspection guide.
Insulation must not be frayed or worn. 4. Remove the cover. 5. Check for any obvious non-IBM alterations. Use good judgment as to the safety of any non-IBM alterations. 6. Check inside the unit for any obvious unsafe conditions, such as metal filings, contamination, water or other liquids, or signs of fire or smoke damage.
Italian v Korean v Spanish Important: All caution and danger statements in this IBM 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 this section.
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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.
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≥18 kg (37 lbs) ≥32 kg (70.5 lbs) ≥55 kg (121.2 lbs) CAUTION: Use safe practices when lifting. v 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.
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Importante: Todas as instruções de cuidado e perigo da IBM documentation começam com um número. Este número é utilizado para fazer referência cruzada de uma instrução de cuidado ou perigo no idioma inglês com as versões traduzidas das instruções de cuidado ou perigo encontradas nesta seção.
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Instrução 2 CUIDADO: Ao substituir a bateria de lítio, utilize apenas uma bateria IBM, Número de Peça 33F8354 ou uma bateria de tipo equivalente, recomendada pelo fabricante. Se o seu sistema possui um móídulo com uma bateria de lítio, substitua-o apenas pelo mesmo tipo de mídulo, do mesmo fabricante.
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≥18 kg (37 lbs) ≥32 kg (70.5 lbs) ≥55 kg (121.2 lbs) CUIDADO: Ao levantar a máquina, faça-o com segurança. Instrução 5 CUIDADO: Os botões Liga/Desliga localizados no dispositivo e na fonte de alimentação não desligam a corrente elétrica fornecida ao dispositivo. O dispositivo também pode ter mais de um cabo de alimentação.
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Important: Toutes les consignes Attention et Danger indiquées dans la bibliothèque IBM documentation sont précédées d’un numéro. Ce dernier permet de mettre en correspondance la consigne en anglais avec ses versions traduites dans la présente section. Par exemple, si une consigne de type Attention est précédée du chiffre 1, ses traductions sont également précédées du chiffre 1 dans la présente section.
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ATTENTION: Remplacez la pile au lithium usagée par une pile de référence identique exclusivement - voir la référence IBM - ou par une pile équivalente recommandée par le fabricant. Si votre système est doté d’un module contenant une pile au lithium, vous devez le remplacer uniquement par un module identique, produit par le même fabricant.
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≥18 kg (37 lbs) ≥32 kg (70.5 lbs) ≥55 kg (121.2 lbs) ATTENTION: Faites-vous aider pour soulever ce produit. Notice n° 5 ATTENTION: Le bouton de mise sous tension/hors tension de l’unité et l’interrupteur d’alimentation du bloc d’alimentation ne coupent pas l’arrivée de courant électrique à...
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Wichtig: Alle Sicherheitshinweise in dieser IBM documentation beginnen mit einer Nummer. Diese Nummer verweist auf einen englischen Sicherheitshinweis mit den übersetzten Versionen dieses Hinweises in diesem Abschnitt. Wenn z. B. ein Sicherheitshinweis mit der Nummer 1 beginnt, so erscheint die übersetzung für diesen Sicherheitshinweis in diesem Abschnitt unter dem Hinweis...
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Hinweis 2 ACHTUNG: Eine verbrauchte Batterie nur durch eine Batterie mit der IBM Teilenummer 33F8354 oder durch eine vom Hersteller empfohlene Batterie ersetzen. Wenn Ihr System ein Modul mit einer Lithium-Batterie enthält, ersetzen Sie es immer mit dem selben Modultyp vom selben Hersteller. Die Batterie enthält Lithium und kann bei unsachgemäßer Verwendung, Handhabung oder Entsorgung explodieren.
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≥18 kg ≥32 kg ≥55 kg ACHTUNG: Beim Anheben der Maschine die vorgeschriebenen Sicherheitsbestimmungen beachten. Hinweis 5 ACHTUNG: Mit dem Betriebsspannungsschalter an der Vorderseite des Servers und dem Betriebsspannungsschalter am Netzteil wird die Stromversorgung für den Server nicht unterbrochen. Der Server könnte auch mehr als ein Netzkabel aufweisen. Um die gesamte Stromversorgung des Servers auszuschalten, muß...
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Importante: Tutti gli avvisi di attenzione e di pericolo riportati nella pubblicazione IBM documentation iniziano con un numero. Questo numero viene utilizzato per confrontare avvisi di attenzione o di pericolo in inglese con le versioni tradotte riportate in questa sezione.
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Avviso 2 ATTENZIONE: Quando si sostituisce la batteria al litio, utilizzare solo una batteria IBM con numero parte 33F8354 o batterie dello stesso tipo o di tipo equivalente consigliate dal produttore. Se il sistema di cui si dispone è provvisto di un modulo contenente una batteria al litio, sostituire tale batteria solo con un tipo di modulo uguale a quello fornito dal produttore.
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≥18 kg ≥32 kg ≥55 kg ATTENZIONE: Durante il sollevamento della macchina seguire delle norme di sicurezza. Avviso 5 ATTENZIONE: Il pulsante del controllo dell’alimentazione situato sull’unità e l’interruttore di alimentazione posto sull’alimentatore non disattiva la corrente elettrica fornita all’unità. L’unità potrebbe disporre di più di un cavo di alimentazione. Per disattivare la corrente elettrica dall’unità, accertarsi che tutti i cavi di alimentazione siano scollegati dalla sorgente di alimentazione.
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Importante: Todas las declaraciones de precauciín de esta IBM documentation empiezan con un número. Dicho número se emplea para establecer una referencia cruzada de una declaraciín de precauciín o peligro en inglés con las versiones traducidas que de dichas declaraciones pueden encontrarse en esta secciín.
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PRECAUCIÓN: Cuando desee sustituir la batería de litio, utilice únicamente el número de pieza 33F8354 de IBM o cualquier tipo de batería equivalente que recomiende el fabricante. Si el sistema tiene un mídulo que contiene una batería de litio, sustitúyalo únicamente por el mismo tipo de mídulo, que ha de estar creado por el mismo fabricante.
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Declaración 4 ≥18 kg ≥32 kg ≥55 kg PRECAUCIÓN: Tome medidas de seguridad al levantar el producto. Declaración 5 PRECAUCIÓN: El botín de control de alimentaciín del dispositivo y el interruptor de alimentaciín de la fuente de alimentaciín no apagan la corriente eléctrica suministrada al dispositivo.
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