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  • Page 1 ERserver Hardware Maintenance Manual xSeries 232, Type 8668...
  • Page 3 ERserver Hardware Maintenance Manual xSeries 232, Type 8668...
  • Page 4 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.
  • Page 5: About This Manual

    Leia todas as instruções de cuidado e perigo antes de executar qualquer operação. Prenez connaissance de toutes les consignes de type Attention et Danger avant de procéder aux opérations décrites par les instructions. Lesen Sie alle Sicherheitshinweise, bevor Sie eine Anweisung ausführen. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2000, 2001...
  • Page 6: Online Support

    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...
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    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 .
  • Page 8 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.
  • Page 9: General Checkout

    4. If the computer hangs and no error is displayed, “Diagnostic programs and error messages” on page 15. 5. Power supply problems, “Power supply LED errors” on page 116. 6. For intermittent problems, check the error log; “Undetermined Problems” on page 126. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2000, 2001...
  • Page 10 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.
  • Page 11: General Information

    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.
  • Page 12 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).
  • Page 13: Notices And Statements In This Book

    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.
  • Page 14: Reliability, Availability, And Serviceability Features

    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.
  • Page 15: Server Controls And Indicators

    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...
  • Page 16 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.
  • Page 17: Turning On The Server

    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.
  • Page 18: Turning Off The Server

    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.
  • Page 19: Operator Information Panel

    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...
  • Page 20 Hardware Maintenance Manual: xSeries 232, Type 8668...
  • Page 21: Diagnostics

    After you correct the cause of the first error message, the other error messages usually will not occur the next time you run the test. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2000, 2001...
  • Page 22: Error Logs

    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.
  • Page 23: Diagnostic Programs And Error Messages

    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.
  • Page 24: Starting The Diagnostic Programs

    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.
  • Page 25: Viewing The Test Log

    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.
  • Page 26: Identifying Problems Using Status Leds

    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;...
  • Page 27: Power Supply Leds

    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.
  • Page 28: Replacing The Battery

    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.
  • Page 29 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.
  • Page 30 Hardware Maintenance Manual: xSeries 232, Type 8668...
  • Page 31: Configuration

    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.
  • Page 32: Main Menu Of The Configuration/Setup Utility

    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.
  • Page 33 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.
  • Page 34 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.
  • Page 35: Using Passwords

    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.
  • Page 36: Using The Scsiselect Utility Program

    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.
  • Page 37: Using The Pxe Boot Agent Utility Program

    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.
  • Page 38: Choices Available From The Pxe Boot Agent Menu

    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.
  • Page 39: Using The Serverguide Cds

    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...
  • Page 40: Features At A Glance

    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.
  • Page 41: Setup And Configuration Overview

    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.
  • Page 42: System Partition

    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.
  • Page 43: Installing Your Nos Without Serverguide

    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.
  • Page 44 Hardware Maintenance Manual: xSeries 232, Type 8668...
  • Page 45: Installing Options

    Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware. Components by model The major components of the xSeries 232 server are shown in the following illustrations according to model. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2000, 2001...
  • Page 46 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.
  • Page 47 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...
  • Page 48: System Board Locations

    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)
  • Page 49: System Board Internal Cable Connectors

    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...
  • Page 50 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...
  • Page 51: System Board External Port Connectors

    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)
  • Page 52 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.
  • Page 53: System Board Led Locations

    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...
  • Page 54: Light Path Diagnostics Panel

    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.
  • Page 55: Before You Begin

    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...
  • Page 56: System Reliability Considerations

    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.
  • Page 57 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.
  • Page 58 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.
  • Page 59 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.
  • Page 60 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.
  • Page 61 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.
  • Page 62: Working With Adapters

    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.
  • Page 63: Adapter Considerations

    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.
  • Page 64: Adapter Installation

    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.
  • Page 65 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.
  • Page 66: Internal Drives

    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.
  • Page 67 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.
  • Page 68 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.
  • Page 69 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: –...
  • Page 70 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.
  • Page 71 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”...
  • Page 72 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.
  • Page 73: Memory Modules

    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.
  • Page 74 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;...
  • Page 75: Microprocessor Kit Installation

    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.
  • Page 76 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”...
  • Page 77 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.
  • Page 78 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.
  • Page 79: Power Supplies

    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)
  • Page 80 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...
  • Page 81 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.
  • Page 82 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.
  • Page 83 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.
  • Page 84 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.
  • Page 85 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.
  • Page 86 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.
  • Page 87 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.
  • Page 88: Fans

    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”...
  • Page 89 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”...
  • Page 90: Completing The Installation

    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”...
  • Page 91 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;...
  • Page 92 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.
  • Page 93: Connecting External Options

    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.
  • Page 94: Input/Output Connector Locations

    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...
  • Page 95: Universal Serial Bus Ports

    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...
  • Page 96 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.
  • Page 97 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.
  • Page 98 802.1p. 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.
  • Page 99: Keyboard Port

    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.
  • Page 100: Serial Ports

    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.
  • Page 101: Ultra160 Scsi Ports

    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...
  • Page 102 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.
  • Page 103: Cabling The Server

    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.
  • Page 104: Cabling The Rack Model

    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...
  • Page 105: Fru Information (Service Only)

    Operator information bracket Note: v Read “Before you begin” on page 47. v Be familiar with all safety information at “Safety information” on page 133. Tower model Bracket housing © Copyright IBM Corp. 2000, 2001...
  • Page 106 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.
  • Page 107: Power Switch Panel

    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”...
  • Page 108 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.
  • Page 109: Rear Cable Bracket

    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.
  • Page 110: Pci Adapter Card Support Assembly

    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...
  • Page 111: Dasd Backplane Assembly

    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.
  • Page 112 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.
  • Page 113: System Board

    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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  • Page 115: Symptom-To-Fru Index

    1. DIMM 2. System Board 1-3-1 (1st 64K RAM test failed) 1. DIMM 1-3-2 (1st 64K RAM parity test failed) 1. DIMM 2. Processor 3. System Board 2-1-1 (Secondary DMA register failed) 1. System Board © Copyright IBM Corp. 2000, 2001...
  • Page 116 Beep/Symptom FRU/Action 2-1-2 (Primary DMA register failed) 1. System Board 2-1-3 (Primary interrupt mask register 1. System Board failed) 2-1-4 (Secondary interrupt mask register 1. System Board failed) 2-2-2 (Keyboard controller failed) 1. System Board 2-2-3 (CMOS power failure and 1.
  • Page 117: No Beep Symptoms

    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.
  • Page 118 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.
  • Page 119: Diagnostic Error Codes

    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.
  • Page 120 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.
  • Page 121 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.
  • Page 122 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″...
  • Page 123: Error Symptoms

    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.
  • Page 124: Power Supply Led Errors

    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.
  • Page 125: Post Error Codes

    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.
  • Page 126 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.
  • Page 127 Error Code/Symptom FRU/Action 303 (Keyboard controller error) 1. System Board 2. Keyboard 602 (Invalid diskette boot record) 1. Diskette 2. Diskette Drive 3. Cable 4. System Board 604 (Diskette drive error) 1. Run Configuration/Setup and Diagnostics 2. Diskette Drive 3. Drive Cable 4.
  • Page 128 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;...
  • Page 129 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.
  • Page 130: Service Processor Error Codes

    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.
  • Page 131: Scsi Error Codes

    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.
  • Page 132: Fan Error Messages

    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.
  • Page 133: Temperature Related System Shutdown

    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″...
  • Page 134: Host Built-In Self Test (Bist)

    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.
  • Page 135 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.
  • Page 136 Hardware Maintenance Manual: xSeries 232, Type 8668...
  • Page 137: Parts Listing, Xseries 232

    Parts listing, xSeries 232 This parts listing supports the xSeries 232 Models 11X, 13G, 1RX, 21X, 22X, 23G, 24X, 2RX, 2SX, 2TX, 41X, 42X, 43G, 44X, 4RX, 4SX, 4TX, 54X, 5TX. 24 25 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2000, 2001...
  • Page 138: System

    System Index System (xSeries 232, Type 8668, Models 11X, 13G, 1RX, 21X, 22X, 23G, 24X, 2RX, 2SX, 2TX, FRU No. 41X, 42X, 43G, 44X, 4RX, 4SX, 4TX, 54X, 5TX) Terminator Card (All Models) 25P1866 Voltage Regulator Module (All Models) 24P6893 Fan sink (Models 11X, 13G, 1RX, 21X, 22X, 23G, 2RX, 2SX, 41X, 42X, 43G, 4RX, 4SX) 22P4370 Heatsink (Models 24X, 2TX, 44X, 4TX, 54X, 5TX)
  • Page 139: Keyboards

    Index System (xSeries 232, Type 8668, Models 11X, 13G, 1RX, 21X, 22X, 23G, 24X, 2RX, 2SX, 2TX, FRU No. 41X, 42X, 43G, 44X, 4RX, 4SX, 4TX, 54X, 5TX) Plastic CD / DASD Slide (2) (All Models) 00N6412 Rack Slide Kit (Model 1RX, 2RX, 2SX, 2TX, 4RX, 4SX, 4TX, 5TX) 00N6417 Miscellaneous Parts Kit (Models 1RX, 2RX, 2SX, 2TX, 4RX, 4TX, 5TX) 00N6419...
  • Page 140: Power Cords

    Keyboard FRU No. Romanian 37L2572 Russian 37L2573 Serbian/Cyrillic 37L2574 Slovic 37L2575 Spanish 37L2576 Swedish/Finn 37L2577 Swiss, F/G 37L2578 Turkish 37L2579 Turkish 37L2580 UK English 37L2581 Yugosl/Lat 37L2582 US English-EMEA 37L2583 Chinese/US 37L2585 Thailand 37L2587 French Canadian 37L0913 Power cords Power cord FRU No.
  • Page 141: Related Service Information

    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.
  • Page 142: Electrical Safety

    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.
  • Page 143: Safety Inspection Guide

    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.
  • Page 144: Handling Electrostatic Discharge-Sensitive Devices

    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.
  • Page 145: Grounding Requirements

    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.
  • Page 146 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.
  • Page 147 ≥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.
  • Page 148 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.
  • Page 149 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.
  • Page 150 ≥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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  • Page 159 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.
  • Page 160 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.
  • Page 161 ≥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...
  • Page 162 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...
  • Page 163 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.
  • Page 164 ≥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...
  • Page 165 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.
  • Page 166 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.
  • Page 167 ≥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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  • Page 171 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.
  • Page 172 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.
  • Page 173 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.
  • Page 174: Send Us Your Comments

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  • Page 175: Problem Determination Tips

    IBM intends to make these available in all countries in which IBM operates. Any reference to an IBM product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that IBM product, program, or service may be used. Subject to IBM’s valid intellectual property or other legally protectable rights, any...
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