About This Book; Accessing Information; Related Publications - IBM pSeries 670 Service Manual

About This Book

This book provides maintenance information that is specific to the Eserver pSeries 670, as well as
adapters, and attached devices that do not have their own service information. It also contains
Maintenance Analysis Procedures (MAPs) that are not common to other systems.
MAPs that are common to all systems are contained in the RS/6000 and Eserver pSeries Diagnostic
Information for Multiple Bus Systems.
This book is used by the service representative to repair system failures. This book assumes that the
service representative has had training on the system.
ISO 9000
ISO 9000 registered quality systems were used in the development and manufacturing of this product.

Accessing Information

Documentation for the IBM Eserver pSeries is available online. Visit the IBM Eserver pSeries
Information Center at http://publib16.boulder.ibm.com/pseries/en_US/infocenter/base.
v To access the pSeries publications, click Hardware documentation.
v To view information about the accessibility features of Eserver pSeries hardware and the AIX operating
system, click AIX and pSeries accessibility.

Related Publications

The following publications are available:
v The System Unit Safety Information, order number SA23-2652, contains translations of safety
information used throughout this book.
v The IBM Hardware Management Console for pSeries Installation and Operations Guide, order number
SA38-0590, contains information on how to set up and cable the hardware system console and verify
system operation.
v The IBM Hardware Management Console for pSeries Maintenance Guide, order number SA38-0603,
contains MAPS, removal and replacement procedures, error codes, and parts information that help
trained service representatives diagnose and repair the hardware system console.
v The Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide, order number SA38-0613, contains information on how to
set up and cable the system, install and remove options, and verify system operation.
v The Eserver pSeries 670 User's Guide, order number SA38-0614, contains information on how to use
the system, use diagnostics, use service aids, and verify system operations.
v The RS/6000 and Eserver pSeries Diagnostic Information for Multiple Bus Systems, order number
SA38-0509, contains common diagnostic procedures, error codes, service request numbers, and failing
function codes. This manual is intended for trained service technicians.
v The RS/6000 and Eserver pSeries Adapters, Devices, and Cable Information for Multiple Bus
Systems, order number SA38-0516, contains information about adapters, external devices, and cabling.
This manual is intended to supplement information found in the RS/6000 and Eserver pSeries
Diagnostic Information for Multiple Bus Systems.
v The PCI Adapter Placement Reference, order number SA38-0538, contains information regarding slot
restrictions for adapters that can be used in this system.
v The Site and Hardware Planning Information, order number SA38-0508, contains information to help
you plan your installation.
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