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IBM QS21 - BladeCenter - 0792 Service Manual (144 pages)
Problem Determination and Service Guide
Brand:
IBM
| Category:
Server
| Size: 6.65 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
Safety
9
Chapter 1. Introduction
19
Related Documentation
19
Notices and Statements Used in this Document
20
Features and Specifications
20
Support for Local Storage
21
Turning on the Blade Server
21
Turning off the Blade Server
22
Blade Server Controls and Leds
24
System Board Leds
25
System Board Internal and Expansion Card Connectors
26
Chapter 2. Configuring the Blade Server
27
Communicating with the Blade Server
27
Using the Advanced Management Module
27
Using the Web Interface
28
Using the Command-Line Interface
28
Using Serial over LAN
28
Using the Serial Interface
28
Using the SMS Utility Program
29
Starting SMS
29
Viewing FRU Information
30
Adding FRU Information
31
Updating the System and BMC Firmware
33
Updating Steps
34
Determining Current Blade Server Firmware Levels
35
Updating the BMC Firmware
36
Using the BMC Update Package
36
Using the Advanced Management Module
36
Installing the System Firmware
38
The Firmware Update Package
39
Using the Package
39
Updating the System Firmware Automatically
40
Installing the Firmware Manually
40
Updating the System Firmware Images
41
Updating the Optional Expansion Card Firmware
41
Integrating the Gigabit Ethernet Controller into the Bladecenter
41
Updating the Ethernet Controller Firmware
42
Using the Update Package
42
Firmware Update Steps
43
Blade Server Ethernet Controller Enumeration
44
Chapter 3. Parts Listing
45
Replaceable Components
45
Chapter 4. Installing and Removing Replaceable Units
47
Installation Guidelines
47
System Reliability Guidelines
48
Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
48
Removing the Blade Server from the Bladecenter Unit
49
Removing the Blade Server
49
Opening and Removing the Blade Server Cover
50
Removing the Bladecenter PCI Express I/O Expansion Unit
50
Installing the Optional Infiniband Card
51
Adding I/O DDR2 Memory Modules
54
Replacing DIMM Fillers
55
Installing the SAS Expansion Card
56
Installing the Bladecenter PCI Express I/O Expansion Unit
58
Removing the Blade-Server Front Bezel Assembly
59
Replacing the System Board Base and Planar
59
Replacing the Battery
60
Using the Miscellaneous Parts Kit
63
Replacing the Ball Studs
63
Finishing the Installation
65
Installing the Front Bezel Assembly
65
Closing the Blade Server Cover
67
Input/Output Connectors and Devices
67
Chapter 5. Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
69
Prerequisites
69
Basic Checks
69
Finding Troubleshooting Information
70
Troubleshooting Charts
70
Problems Indicated by the Front Panel Leds
70
Problems Indicated by the System Board LEDS
72
Power Problems
75
Power Throttling
75
Network Connection Problems
75
Service Processor Problems
76
Software Problems
76
Recovering the System Firmware Code
77
Checking the Boot Image
77
Booting from the TEMP Image
77
Recovering the TEMP Image from the PERM Image
77
Supported Boot Media
77
Booting the System
78
Diagnostic Programs and Messages
80
Running Diagnostics and Preboot DSA
80
Diagnostic Text Messages
81
Viewing the Test Log
81
DSA Error Messages
81
CPU Test Results
82
BMC Test Results
82
Memory Tests
88
System Firmware Startup Messages
89
Boot Errors and Handling
90
Boot List
90
System Firmware Update Errors
92
Memory Initialization Errors
93
USB Errors
93
Network Boot Errors
95
SAS Boot Errors
97
I/O DIMM Boot-Time Errors
104
Other Error Messages
106
BMC Firmware Messages
107
NMI Error Messages
110
Problem Reporting
112
Problem Description
112
Solving Undetermined Problems
113
Calling IBM for Service
114
Appendix A. Using the SMS Utility
115
Starting the SMS Utility
115
The SMS Utility Menu
115
Select Language
116
Setup Remote IPL (Initial Program Load)
116
IP Parameters
117
Adapter Configuration
118
Ping Test
119
Advanced Setup: DHCP
119
Change SCSI Settings
119
Select Console
119
Select Boot Options
120
Firmware Boot Side Options
122
Progress Indicator History
122
FRU Information
123
Adding FRU Information
124
SAS Settings
126
Appendix B. Getting Help and Technical Assistance
129
Before You Call
129
Using the Documentation
129
Getting Help and Information from the World Wide Web
129
Software Service and Support
130
Hardware Service and Support
130
Appendix C. Notices
131
Trademarks
132
Important Notes
132
Product Recycling and Disposal
133
Battery Return Program
134
Electronic Emission Notices
135
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
135
Industry Canada Class a Emission Compliance Statement
136
Avis de Conformité À la Réglementation D'industrie Canada
136
Australia and New Zealand Class a Statement
136
United Kingdom Telecommunications Safety Requirement
136
Deutschsprachiger EU Hinweis: Hinweis für Geräte der Klasse AEU-Richtlinie zur Elektromagnetischen Verträglichkeit
136
Deutschland: Einhaltung des Gesetzes über die Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit von Geräten
136
Zulassungsbescheinigung Laut dem Deutschen Gesetz über die Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit von Geräten (EMVG) (Bzw. der EMC EG Richtlinie 2004/108/EG) für Geräte der Klasse a
136
European Union EMC Directive Conformance Statement
137
Taiwanese Class a Warning Statement
137
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement
138
Korean Class a Warning Statement
138
Index
139
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IBM QS21 - BladeCenter - 0792 Installation And User Manual (110 pages)
Blade server
Brand:
IBM
| Category:
Server
| Size: 5.55 MB
Table of Contents
Server Support
2
Table of Contents
5
Safety
9
Chapter 1. Introduction
17
The Bladecenter QS21
17
Features and Specifications
17
Power Configuration and Power Throttling
19
Boot Support
19
Support for Local Storage
19
Major Components of the Blade Server
19
Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability Features
20
Registering Your Bladecenter QS21
21
Checking for Software and Firmware Updates
21
Notices and Statements Used in this Document
21
Using this Book
22
Related Documentation
22
The Documentation CD
23
Hardware and Software Requirements
23
Using the Documentation Browser
24
Chapter 2. Blade Server Power, Controls, and Indicators
25
Turning on the Blade Server
25
Turning off the Blade Server
26
Blade Server Controls and Leds
27
System Board Leds
28
System Board Internal and Expansion Card Connectors
29
Chapter 3. Installing the Blade Server
31
Installation Guidelines
31
Installing the Bladecenter QS21
31
Chapter 4. Installing and Removing Replaceable Units
35
Installation Guidelines
35
System Reliability Guidelines
35
Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
36
Removing the Blade Server from the Bladecenter Unit
37
Removing the Blade Server
37
Opening and Removing the Blade Server Cover
38
Removing the Bladecenter PCI Express I/O Expansion Unit
38
Installing the Optional Infiniband Card
39
Adding I/O DDR2 Memory Modules
42
Installing the SAS Expansion Card
43
Installing the Bladecenter PCI Express I/O Expansion Unit
45
Removing the Blade-Server Front Bezel Assembly
47
Replacing the Battery
47
Finishing the Installation
50
Installing the Front Bezel Assembly
50
Closing the Blade Server Cover
52
Input/Output Connectors and Devices
52
Chapter 5. Configuring the Blade Server
53
Communicating with the Blade Server
53
Using the Advanced Management Module
53
Using the Web Interface
54
Using the Command-Line Interface
54
Using Serial over LAN
54
Using the Serial Interface
55
Using the SMS Utility Program
55
Starting SMS
55
Viewing FRU Information
56
Updating the System and BMC Firmware
57
Updating Steps
58
Determining Current Blade Server Firmware Levels
58
Updating the BMC Firmware
59
Using the BMC Update Package
60
Using the Advanced Management Module
60
Installing the System Firmware
62
The Firmware Update Package
63
Using the Package
63
Updating the System Firmware Automatically
64
Installing the Firmware Manually
64
Updating the System Firmware Images
65
Updating the Optional Expansion Card Firmware
65
Integrating the Gigabit Ethernet Controller into the Bladecenter
65
Updating the Ethernet Controller Firmware
66
Using the Update Package
66
Firmware Update Steps
67
Blade Server Ethernet Controller Enumeration
68
Finishing the Configuration
68
Chapter 6. Installing the Operating System
69
Preparing a Boot Device
69
Using a Boot Device on the Network
69
Configuring a SAS Boot Device
70
Preparing the Installation Source
72
Installing over the Network
72
Installing from the Media Tray
72
Installing Using an ISO Image
72
Post Installation Configuration
72
Chapter 7. Solving Problems
75
Prerequisites
75
Basic Checks
75
Troubleshooting Charts
76
Problems Indicated by the Front Panel Leds
76
Power Problems
77
Power Throttling
77
Network Connection Problems
78
Service Processor Problems
78
Recovering the System Firmware Code
79
Checking the Boot Image
79
Booting from the TEMP Image
79
Recovering the TEMP Image from the PERM Image
79
System Firmware Startup Messages
79
Appendix A. Using the SMS Utility
81
Starting the SMS Utility
81
The SMS Utility Menu
81
Select Language
82
Setup Remote IPL (Initial Program Load)
82
IP Parameters
83
Adapter Configuration
84
Ping Test
85
Advanced Setup: DHCP
85
Change SCSI Settings
85
Select Console
85
Select Boot Options
86
Firmware Boot Side Options
88
Progress Indicator History
88
FRU Information
89
Adding FRU Information
90
SAS Settings
92
Appendix B. Getting Help and Technical Assistance
95
Before You Call
95
Using the Documentation
95
Getting Help and Information from the World Wide Web
95
Software Service and Support
96
Hardware Service and Support
96
Appendix C. Notices
97
Trademarks
98
Important Notes
98
Product Recycling and Disposal
99
Battery Return Program
100
Electronic Emission Notices
101
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
101
Industry Canada Class a Emission Compliance Statement
102
Avis de Conformité À la Réglementation D'industrie Canada
102
Australia and New Zealand Class a Statement
102
United Kingdom Telecommunications Safety Requirement
102
Deutschsprachiger EU Hinweis: Hinweis für Geräte der Klasse AEU-Richtlinie zur Elektromagnetischen Verträglichkeit
102
Deutschland: Einhaltung des Gesetzes über die Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit von Geräten
102
Zulassungsbescheinigung Laut dem Deutschen Gesetz über die Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit von Geräten (EMVG) (Bzw. der EMC EG Richtlinie 2004/108/EG) für Geräte der Klasse a
102
European Union EMC Directive Conformance Statement
103
Taiwanese Class a Warning Statement
103
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement
104
Korean Class a Warning Statement
104
Index
105
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