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IBM xSeries 235 Maintenance & Troubleshooting (214 pages)

Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide

Brand: IBM | Category: Server | Size: 10.19 MB

About this Manual

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Chapter 1. General Information

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- Related Publications
  11
- Notices and Statements Used in this Book
  12
- Features and Specifications
  12
- 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
    20
Chapter 2. Configuration

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Chapter 3. Diagnostics

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Chapter 4. Customer Replaceable Units

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- Installation Guidelines
  51
- Major Components of the Xseries 235 Type 8671 Server
  52
- System-Board Component Locations
  54
- Removing the Server Door (Tower Model)
  60
- Removing the Server Left-Side Cover and Bezel (Tower Model)
  61
  - Removing the Left-Side Cover
    61
  - Removing the Bezel
    62
- Removing the Server Top Cover and Bezel (Rack Configuration)
  63
  - Removing the Top Cover
    63
  - Removing the Bezel
    64
- Removing and Installing the Adapter-Support Bracket
  64
- Working with Adapters
  66
- Working with the 3-Pack Ultra320 Hot-Swap Expansion Option
  77
- Installing the 3-Pack Ultra320 Hot-Swap Expansion Option
  78
- Installing Internal Drives
  81
- Installing Memory Modules
  87
- Installing an Additional Microprocessor
  90
- Replacing a Hot-Swap Power Supply
  94
- Installing a Hot-Swap Power-Supply Option
  96
- Replacing a Hot-Swap Fan
  101
  - Replacing a Front Fan
    102
  - Replacing a Center Fan
    102
  - Replacing a Rear Fan
    102
- Replacing the Battery
  103
- Completing the Installation
  105
- Connecting External Options
  111
- Cabling the Server
  112
  - Keyboard Cabling
    112
  - Pointing Device Cabling
    113
  - Parallel Port Cabling
    113
  - Serial Cabling
    113
  - Advanced System Management Interconnect Cabling
    113
  - USB Cabling
    113
  - Video Cabling
    113
  - Gigabit Ethernet Cabling
    113
  - Power Cabling
    113
- Installing the Server in a Rack
  114
- Input/Output Connectors
  114
  - Parallel Port
    115
  - Video Port
    115
  - Keyboard Port
    116
  - Auxiliary-Device (Pointing Device) Port
    116
  - Ultra320 SCSI System-Board Connectors
    116
    
    Scsi Cabling Requirements
    117
    
    Scsi Ids
    117
  - Serial Ports
    118
  - Universal Serial Bus Version 1.1 Ports
    119
  - Gigabit Ethernet Port
    119
  - Ethernet Connector
    120
Chapter 5. Service Replaceable Units

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- Thermal Grease
  121
- System Board
  122
- Microprocessor Removal
  123
- Operator Information Panel
  125
- Diskette Drive
  126
- DASD Backplane
  127
- Power-Supply (Non-Hot-Swap)
  128
- Front Fan Housing
  129
- Hot-Swap Card
  130
- Diagnostics Panel Card
  131
- Power Reset Card
  132
Chapter 6. Symptom-To-FRU Index

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- Beep Symptoms
  135
- No-Beep Symptoms
  138
- Diagnostic Panel System Error LED
  138
- Diagnostic Error Codes
  140
- Error Symptoms
  144
- Power-Supply LED Errors
  151
- POST Error Codes
  151
- Service Processor Error Codes
  157
- SCSI Error Codes
  157
- Temperature Error Messages
  158
- Fan Error Messages
  158
- Power Error Messages
  159
- System Shutdown
  159
  - Voltage Related System Shutdown
    159
  - Temperature Related System Shutdown
    160
- DASD Checkout
  160
- Host Built-In Self Test (BIST)
  160
- Bus Fault Messages
  161
- Undetermined Problems
  161
- Problem Determination Tips
  162
Chapter 7. Parts Listing for the Xseries 235

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- System
  166
- Keyboard Crus
  167
- Power Cord Crus
  168
Appendix A. Getting Help and Technical Assistance

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- Before You Call
  171
- Using the Documentation
  171
- Getting Help and Information from the World Wide Web
  171
- Software Service and Support
  172
- Hardware Service and Support
  172
Appendix B. Related Service Information

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- Safety Information
  173
  - General Safety
    173
  - Electrical Safety
    174
  - Safety Inspection Guide
    175
  - Handling Electrostatic Discharge-Sensitive Devices
    176
  - Grounding Requirements
    177
  - Safety Notices (Multi-Lingual Translations)
    177
Appendix C. Notices

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IBM xSeries 235 Maintenance & Troubleshooting (214 pages)

Table of Contents

About this Manual

Chapter 1. General Information

Chapter 2. Configuration

Chapter 3. Diagnostics

Chapter 4. Customer Replaceable Units

Chapter 5. Service Replaceable Units

Chapter 6. Symptom-To-FRU Index

Chapter 7. Parts Listing for the Xseries 235

Appendix A. Getting Help and Technical Assistance

Appendix B. Related Service Information

Appendix C. Notices

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Chapter 1. Introducing the IBM Xseries 235 Type 8671 Server

Chapter 2. Configuring Your Server

Appendix A. Getting Help and Technical Assistance

Appendix B. Warranty Information

Appendix C. Notices

Index

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