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IBM 8671 - Eserver xSeries 235 Maintenance And Troubleshooting Manual (222 pages)
Hardware Maintenance Manual
Brand:
IBM
| Category:
Server
| Size: 11.95 MB
Table of Contents
About this Manual
5
Important Safety Information
5
Online Support
5
Table of Contents
7
Chapter 1. General Information
11
Related Publications
11
Notices and Statements Used in this Book
12
Features and Specifications
13
Server Controls and Indicators
14
Front View
14
Rear View
16
Operator Information Panel
17
Server Power Features
18
Turning on the Server
18
Turning off the Server
19
Standby Mode
19
IBM Documentation CD
20
System Requirements
20
Starting the IBM Documentation Browser
20
Using the IBM Documentation Browser
21
Using the Search Feature
21
IBM Director
21
Installing IBM Director Updates
22
Updatexpress
23
Chapter 2. Configuration
25
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility Program
25
Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility Program
25
Choices Available from the Configuration/Setup Main Menu
26
Using Passwords
29
Administrator Password
30
Using the LSI Logic Configuration Utility Program
31
Starting the LSI Logic Configuration Utility Program
31
Formatting a SCSI Hard Disk Drive
32
Using the Serverguide Setup and Installation CD
32
Serverguide Features
32
Setup and Configuration Overview
33
System Partition
34
Typical Operating-System Installation
34
Setting up or Updating Multiple Servers
35
Installing Your Operating System Without Serverguide
35
Using Serveraid Manager
35
Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet Controller
36
High-Performance Ethernet Modes
37
Ethernet Port Connector
37
Updating the Integrated System Management Firmware
37
Chapter 3. Diagnostics
39
General Checkout
39
Diagnostic Tools Overview
41
POST Error Logs
41
Viewing Error Logs from the Configuration/Setup Utility Program
42
Viewing Error Logs from the Diagnostic Programs
42
Serverguide Error Symptoms
42
Small Computer System Interface Messages
43
Diagnostic Programs and Error Messages
43
Text Messages
44
Starting the Diagnostic Programs
44
Diagnostic Error Message Tables
45
Identifying Problems Using Status Leds
46
Leds for Active PCI Slots
46
Power-Supply Leds
48
Light Path Diagnostics
48
Diagnostic Panel Leds
49
Remind Button
49
Recovering the BIOS Code
50
Power Checkout
50
Troubleshooting the Ethernet Controller
51
Network Connection Problems
51
Ethernet Controller Troubleshooting Chart
51
Ethernet Controller Messages
53
Chapter 4. Customer Replaceable Units
55
Installation Guidelines
55
System Reliability Considerations
55
Working Inside the Server with the Power on
56
Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
56
Major Components of the Xseries 235 Type 8671 Server
56
System-Board Component Locations
58
System-Board Option Connectors
58
System-Board Internal Cable Connectors
59
System-Board External Port Connectors
60
System-Board Switches and Jumpers
61
System-Board LED Locations
63
Removing the Server Door (Tower Model)
64
Removing the Server Left-Side Cover and Bezel (Tower Model)
65
Removing the Left-Side Cover
65
Removing the Bezel
66
Removing the Server Top Cover and Bezel (Rack Configuration)
67
Removing the Top Cover
67
Removing the Bezel
68
Removing and Installing the Adapter-Support Bracket
68
Working with Adapters
70
Adapter Considerations
70
Installing a Hot-Plug Adapter (Slots 5 and 6)
72
Installing a Non-Hot-Plug Adapter (any Slot)
74
Cabling Example for a Serveraid Controller
76
Working with the 3-Pack Ultra320 Hot-Swap Expansion Option
80
Installing the 3-Pack Ultra320 Hot-Swap Expansion Option
81
Installing Internal Drives
84
Internal Drive Bays
85
Installing a Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drive
87
Installing a 5.25-Inch Removable-Media Drive
88
Memory Technology Transition
89
Installing Memory Modules
90
Installing an Additional Microprocessor
92
Replacing a Hot-Swap Power Supply
97
Installing a Hot-Swap Power-Supply Option
100
Replacing a Hot-Swap Fan
104
Replacing a Front Fan
106
Replacing a Center Fan
106
Replacing a Rear Fan
106
Replacing the Battery
107
Completing the Installation
109
Installing the Server Bezel and Left-Side Cover (Tower Model)
110
Installing the Server Door (Tower Model)
112
Installing the Server Bezel and Top Cover (Rack Configuration)
113
Updating Your Server Configuration
114
Connecting External Options
114
Installing the External SCSI Connector
115
Installing the Second Serial Connector
115
Connecting an External Device
116
Cabling the Server
116
Keyboard Cabling
117
Pointing Device Cabling
117
Parallel Port Cabling
117
Serial Cabling
117
Advanced System Management Interconnect Cabling
117
USB Cabling
118
Video Cabling
118
Gigabit Ethernet Cabling
118
Power Cabling
118
Installing the Server in a Rack
118
Input/Output Connectors
118
Parallel Port
119
Video Port
120
Keyboard Port
120
Auxiliary-Device (Pointing Device) Port
120
Ultra320 SCSI System-Board Connectors
120
Scsi Cabling Requirements
121
Scsi Ids
121
Serial Ports
122
Universal Serial Bus Version 1.1 Ports
123
Gigabit Ethernet Port
123
RS-485 (ASM Interconnect) Ports
124
Chapter 5. Service Replaceable Units
125
Thermal Grease
125
System Board
126
Microprocessor Removal
127
Operator Information Panel
129
Diskette Drive
131
DASD Backplane
132
Power-Supply (Non-Hot-Swap)
133
Front Fan Housing
134
Hot-Swap Card
135
Diagnostics Panel Card
135
Power Reset Card
136
Chapter 6. Symptom-To-FRU Index
139
Beep Symptoms
139
No-Beep Symptoms
142
Diagnostic Panel System Error LED
142
Diagnostic Error Codes
144
Error Symptoms
149
Power-Supply LED Errors
156
POST Error Codes
157
Service Processor Error Codes
163
SCSI Error Codes
163
Temperature Error Messages
163
Fan Error Messages
164
Power Error Messages
164
System Shutdown
165
Voltage Related System Shutdown
165
Temperature Related System Shutdown
166
DASD Checkout
166
Host Built-In Self Test (BIST)
166
Bus Fault Messages
167
Undetermined Problems
167
Problem Determination Tips
168
Chapter 7. Parts Listing for the Xseries 235
171
System
172
Keyboard Crus
174
Power Cord Crus
176
Appendix A. Getting Help and Technical Assistance
177
Before You Call
177
Using the Documentation
177
Getting Help and Information from the World Wide Web
177
Software Service and Support
178
Hardware Service and Support
178
Appendix B. Related Service Information
179
Safety Information
179
General Safety
179
Electrical Safety
180
Safety Inspection Guide
181
Handling Electrostatic Discharge-Sensitive Devices
182
Grounding Requirements
182
Safety Notices (Multilingual Translations)
182
Appendix C. Notices
215
Edition Notice
215
Trademarks
216
Important Notes
216
Product Recycling and Disposal
217
Electronic Emission Notices
217
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
217
Industry Canada Class a Emission Compliance Statement
218
Australia and New Zealand Class a Statement
218
United Kingdom Telecommunications Safety Requirement
218
European Union EMC Directive Conformance Statement
218
Taiwanese Class a Warning Statement
219
Chinese Class a Warning Statement
219
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement
219
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IBM Server User's Guide
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| Size: 0.99 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
Safety
7
Chapter 1. Introducing the IBM Xseries 235 Type 8671 Server
13
Related Publications
13
Notices and Statements Used in this Book
14
Features and Specifications
15
What Your Server Offers
16
Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability
17
IBM Director
18
The Updatexpress Program
19
Server Controls and Indicators
20
Front View
20
Rear View
22
Operator Information Panel
23
Server Power Features
24
Turning on the Server
24
Turning off the Server
25
Standby Mode
26
Chapter 2. Configuring Your Server
27
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility Program
28
Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility Program
28
Choices Available from the Configuration/Setup Main Menu
28
Using Passwords
32
Using the LSI Logic Configuration Utility Program
33
Starting the LSI Logic Configuration Utility Program
34
Formatting a SCSI Hard Disk Drive
34
Using the Serverguide Setup and Installation CD
34
Serverguide Features
35
Setup and Configuration Overview
35
System Partition
36
Typical Operating-System Installation
37
Setting up or Updating Multiple Servers
37
Installing Your Operating System Without Serverguide
37
Using Serveraid Manager
38
Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet Controller
39
High-Performance Ethernet Modes
39
Ethernet Port Connector
39
Updating the Integrated System Management Firmware
40
Appendix A. Getting Help and Technical Assistance
41
Before You Call
41
Using the Documentation
41
Getting Help and Information from the World Wide Web
41
Software Service and Support
42
Hardware Service and Support
42
Appendix B. Warranty Information
43
Warranty Period
43
Problem Determination
43
Warranty Service and Support
44
International Warranty Service
45
Purchasing Additional Services
45
IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-06 8/2000
46
Part 1 - General Terms
46
Part 2 - Country-Unique Terms
48
Appendix C. Notices
55
Edition Notice
55
Trademarks
56
Important Notes
56
Electronic Emission Notices
57
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
57
Industry Canada Class a Emission Compliance Statement
58
Australia and New Zealand Class a Statement
58
United Kingdom Telecommunications Safety Requirement
58
European Union EMC Directive Conformance Statement
58
Taiwan Electrical Emission Statement
58
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement
59
Power Cords
59
Index
61
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