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IBM 8686 - Eserver xSeries 360 Hardware Maintenance Manual

IBM 8686 - Eserver xSeries 360 Hardware Maintenance Manual (198 pages)

Hardware Maintenance Manual

Brand: IBM | Category: Server | Size: 10.03 MB

Table of Contents

About this Manual

5
General Checkout

11
Features Overview

13
- Features and Specifications
  14
- Notices and Statements Used in this Book
  14
- What the Xseries 360 Offers
  15
- Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability
  17
- Controls and Indicators
  18
- Operator Information Panel
  19
  - Turning on the Server
    20
  - Turning off the Server
    21
  - Standby Mode
    22
Diagnostics

23
- Diagnostic Tools Overview
  23
- Post
  24
- Error Logs
  24
- Small Computer Systems Interface (SCSI) Messages
  24
- Diagnostic Programs and Error Messages
  25
  - Starting the Diagnostic Programs
    25
  - Error Code Format
    26
  - Text Message Format
    26
  - Viewing the Test Log
    27
  - Viewing the System Event/Error Log
    27
  - Diagnostic Error Messages
    27
- Recovering the BIOS Code
  28
- Power Supply Leds
  29
- Level 2 Light Path Diagnostics
  29
  - Level 2 Diagnostic Panel Leds
    30
  - Level 2 Light Path Troubleshooting
    31
- Power Checkout
  32
- Error Symptoms
  32
- Ethernet Controller Troubleshooting
  32
- Battery Replacement
  33
Configuration

37
Using the Serverguide Cds

67
Installing Components

73
- Major Components of the Xseries 360 Server
  74
- Internal Connector and LED Locations
  75
- Before You Begin
  81
  - System Reliability Considerations
    81
  - Working Inside the Server with the Power on
    82
- Internal Component Locations
  82
  - Removing the Server Top Cover and Bezel
    82
  - Working with Adapters
    83
  - Adapter Considerations
    84
  - Internal Drive Installation
    89
  - Internal Drive Bays
    90
  - Memory Modules
    94
  - Microprocessor Installation
    96
  - VRM Replacement
    99
  - Hot-Swap Power Supply Installation
    100
  - Hot-Swap Fan Replacement
    102
  - Installing the Serial Cable
    103
  - Locking PCI Slot 6
    104
  - Enabling the Serial Port
    105
  - Completing the Installation
    105
  - Updating the Server Configuration
    106
- Connecting External Options
  107
  - Input/Output Ports
    107
    
    Universal Serial Bus Ports
    108
    
    Video Port
    108
    
    Keyboard Port
    109
    
    Ethernet Port
    110
  - Cabling the Server
    113
FRU Information (Service Only)

115
- Hot-Swap Drive Backplane
  115
- Light Path Diagnostic Card
  116
- Operator Panel Card
  118
- PCI Adapter Switch Card
  119
- Power Supply Backplane
  120
- System Board/Shuttle
  120
- Replacing the Serial Port Cable
  123
- Symptom-To-FRU Index
  125
- Beep Symptoms
  125
- No Beep Symptoms
  127
- Level 2 Light Path LED Errors
  128
- Diagnostic Error Codes
  130
- Error Symptoms
  137
- Serverguide Error Symptoms
  141
- SMI Handler Messages
  142
- Power Supply LED Errors
  143
- POST Error Codes
  144
- Serveraid
  149
- SCSI Error Codes
  149
- Temperature Error Messages
  149
- Fan Error Messages
  150
- Power Error Messages
  150
- System Shutdown
  151
  - Voltage Related System Shutdown
    151
  - Temperature Related System Shutdown
    151
- DASD Checkout
  151
- Processor Checkout
  152
- I2C Bus Fault Messages
  152
- Undetermined Problems
  153
Related Service Information

155
- Safety Information
  155
  - General Safety
    155
  - Electrical Safety
    156
  - Safety Inspection Guide
    157
  - Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
    158
  - Grounding Requirements
    158
  - Safety Notices (Multilingual Translations)
    159
- Problem Determination Tips
  188
- Notices
  188
- Trademarks
  189
Parts

191
- System
  193
- Keyboards
  194

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