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IBM System x3650 M3 7949 Service Manual (316 pages)
Problem Determination and Service Guide
Brand:
IBM
| Category:
Server
| Size: 21.58 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
Safety
9
Guidelines for Trained Service Technicians
10
Inspecting for Unsafe Conditions
10
Guidelines for Servicing Electrical Equipment
11
Safety Statements
12
Chapter 1. Start here
19
Diagnosing a Problem
19
Undocumented Problems
22
Chapter 2. Introduction
23
Related Documentation
23
Notices and Statements in this Document
24
Features and Specifications
25
Server Controls, Leds, and Connectors
27
Front View
27
Operator Information Panel
28
Light Path Diagnostics Panel
29
Rear View
30
Internal Connectors, Leds, and Jumpers
33
System-Board Internal Connectors
33
System-Board External Connectors
34
System-Board Switches and Jumpers
35
System-Board Leds
38
System-Board Optional Device Connectors
40
PCI Riser-Card Adapter Connectors
40
PCI Riser-Card Assembly Leds
40
SAS Riser-Card Connectors and Leds
42
Chapter 3. Diagnostics
43
Diagnostic Tools
43
Post
44
Event Logs
44
Viewing Event Logs Without Restarting the Server
45
POST Error Codes
46
Checkout Procedure
59
About the Checkout Procedure
59
Performing the Checkout Procedure
60
Troubleshooting Tables
61
DVD Drive Problems
61
General Problems
62
Hard Disk Drive Problems
62
Hypervisor Problems
64
Intermittent Problems
65
USB Keyboard, Mouse, or Pointing-Device Problems
66
Memory Problems
67
Microprocessor Problems
69
Monitor or Video Problems
69
Optional-Device Problems
72
Power Problems
73
Serial Device Problems
77
Serverguide Problems
78
Software Problems
79
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port Problems
79
Video Problems
79
Light Path Diagnostics
80
Remind Button
82
Light Path Diagnostics Leds
83
Power-Supply Leds
87
Diagnostic Programs, Messages, and Error Codes
90
Running the Diagnostic Programs
90
Diagnostic Text Messages
91
Viewing the Test Log
91
Diagnostic Messages
91
Tape Alert Flags
126
Recovering the Server Firmware
127
Automatic Boot Failure Recovery (ABR)
130
Nx Boot Failure
131
System Event Messages Log
132
Integrated Management Module Error Messages
132
Drive N Status Disabled
148
Array %1 Is in Critical Condition/Failed
148
Memory Logging Limit Reached
159
Solving Power Problems
171
Solving Ethernet Controller Problems
172
Solving Undetermined Problems
172
Problem Determination Tips
173
Chapter 4. Parts Listing, Types 4255, 7945, and 7949 Server
175
Replaceable Server Components
175
Product Recovery Cds
183
Power Cords
183
Chapter 5. Removing and Replacing Server Components
187
Installation Guidelines
187
System Reliability Guidelines
188
Working Inside the Server with the Power on
189
Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
189
Returning a Device or Component
190
Internal Cable Routing and Connectors
190
Removing and Replacing Consumable Parts and Tier 1 Crus
194
Removing the Cover
195
Installing the Cover
196
Removing the Microprocessor 2 Air Baffle
196
Installing the Microprocessor 2 Air Baffle
198
Removing the DIMM Air Baffle
198
Installing the DIMM Air Baffle
200
Removing the Fan Bracket
200
Installing the Fan Bracket
202
Removing an IBM Virtual Media Key
203
Installing an IBM Virtual Media Key
204
Removing a USB Hypervisor Memory Key
204
Installing a USB Hypervisor Memory Key
205
Removing a PCI Riser-Card Assembly
206
Installing a PCI Riser-Card Assembly
207
Removing a PCI Adapter from a PCI Riser-Card Assembly
208
Installing a PCI Adapter in a PCI Riser-Card Assembly
209
Removing the Optional Two-Port Ethernet Adapter
211
Installing the Optional Two-Port Ethernet Adapter
212
Storing the Full-Length-Adapter Bracket
214
Removing the SAS Riser-Card and Controller Assembly
215
Installing the SAS Riser-Card and Controller Assembly
216
Removing a Serveraid SAS Controller from the SAS Riser Card
219
Installing a Serveraid SAS Controller on the SAS Riser Card
220
Removing an Optional Serveraid Adapter Advanced Feature Key
222
Installing an Optional Serveraid Adapter Advanced Feature Key
223
Removing a Serveraid SAS Controller Battery from the Remote Battery Tray
225
Installing a Serveraid SAS Controller Battery on the Remote Battery Tray
226
Removing a Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drive
228
Installing a Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drive
228
Removing a Simple-Swap Hard Disk Drive
229
Installing a Simple-Swap Hard Disk Drive
230
Removing an Optional CD-RW/DVD Drive
231
Installing an Optional CD-RW/DVD Drive
232
Removing a Tape Drive
232
Installing a Tape Drive
234
Removing a Memory Module (DIMM)
235
Installing a Memory Module
235
DIMM Installation Sequence
238
Memory Mirroring
239
Installing a DIMM
240
Removing a Hot-Swap Fan
241
Installing a Hot-Swap Fan
242
Removing a Hot-Swap Ac Power Supply
243
Installing a Hot-Swap Ac Power Supply
244
Removing the Battery
247
Installing the Battery
249
Removing the Operator Information Panel Assembly
251
Installing the Operator Information Panel Assembly
251
Removing and Replacing Tier 2 Crus
252
Removing the Bezel
252
Installing the Bezel
252
Removing the SAS Hard Disk Drive Backplane
253
Installing the SAS Hard Disk Drive Backplane
253
Removing the Simple-Swap Hard Disk Drive Backplate
254
Installing the Simple-Swap Hard Disk Drive Backplate
255
Removing and Replacing Frus
256
Removing a Microprocessor and Heat Sink
256
Installing a Microprocessor and Heat Sink
258
Thermal Grease
262
Removing a Heat-Sink Retention Module
264
Installing a Heat-Sink Retention Module
264
Removing the System Board
265
Installing the System Board
266
Removing the 240 VA Safety Cover
268
Installing the 240 VA Safety Cover
269
Chapter 6. Configuration Information and Instructions
271
Updating the Firmware
271
Configuring the Server
271
Using the Setup Utility
273
Setup Utility Menu Choices
274
Using the Boot Selection Menu Program
278
Starting the Backup Server Firmware
278
Using the Serverguide Setup and Installation CD
278
Serverguide Features
279
Setup and Configuration Overview
279
Installing Your Operating System Without Using Serverguide
280
Using the Integrated Management Module
281
Using the USB Memory Key for Vmware Hypervisor
282
Using the Remote Presence Capability and Blue-Screen Capture
283
Using the Embedded Hypervisor
284
Enabling the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility Program
285
Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet Controller
285
Using the LSI Configuration Utility Program
286
Starting the Lsi Configuration Utility Program
287
Formatting a Hard Disk Drive
287
IBM Advanced Settings Utility Program
288
Updating IBM Systems Director
288
Updating the Universal Unique Identifier (UUID)
289
Updating the DMI/SMBIOS Data
292
Appendix A. Getting Help and Technical Assistance
297
Before You Call
297
Using the Documentation
297
Getting Help and Information from the World Wide Web
297
Software Service and Support
298
Hardware Service and Support
298
IBM Taiwan Product Service
298
Appendix B. Notices
299
Trademarks
299
Important Notes
300
Particulate Contamination
301
Documentation Format
301
Telecommunication Regulatory Statement
302
Electronic Emission Notices
302
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
302
Industry Canada Class a Emission Compliance Statement
302
Avis de Conformité À la Réglementation D'industrie Canada
302
Australia and New Zealand Class a Statement
302
European Union EMC Directive Conformance Statement
303
Germany Class a Statement
303
Japan VCCI Class a Statement
304
Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA) Statement
304
Korea Communications Commission (KCC) Statement
304
Russia Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Class a Statement
305
People's Republic of China Class a Electronic Emission Statement
305
Taiwan Class a Compliance Statement
305
Index
307
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IBM System x3650 M3 7949 Installation And User Manual (194 pages)
User Manual
Brand:
IBM
| Category:
Server
| Size: 29.47 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
Safety
9
Chapter 1. The System X3650 M3 Server
17
The IBM Documentation CD
19
Hardware and Software Requirements
19
Using the Documentation Browser
19
Related Documentation
20
Notices and Statements in this Document
22
Features and Specifications
22
What Your Server Offers
24
Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability Features
27
IBM Systems Director
28
The Updatexpress System Pack Installer
29
Server Controls, Leds, and Power
29
Front View
30
Operator Information Panel
31
Light Path Diagnostics Panel
31
Rear View
33
Server Power Features
37
Turning on the Server
38
Turning off the Server
38
Chapter 2. Installing Optional Devices
41
Instructions for IBM Business Partners
41
Server Components
42
System-Board Internal Connectors
44
System-Board External Connectors
45
System-Board Switches and Jumpers
46
System-Board Leds
49
System-Board Optional Device Connectors
50
SAS Riser-Card Connectors and Leds
51
PCI Riser-Card Adapter Connectors
52
PCI Riser-Card Assembly Leds
52
Installation Guidelines
53
System Reliability Guidelines
54
Working Inside the Server with the Power on
54
Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
55
Internal Cable Routing and Connectors
56
Removing the Cover
60
Removing a PCI Riser-Card Assembly
61
Installing a PCI Riser-Card Assembly
62
Removing the Microprocessor 2 Air Baffle
63
Installing the Microprocessor 2 Air Baffle
64
Removing the DIMM Air Baffle
65
Installing the DIMM Air Baffle
66
Installing the Full-Length-Adapter Bracket
67
Storing the Full-Length-Adapter Bracket
67
Installing a PCI Adapter
68
Removing a PCI Adapter
72
Installing an IBM Virtual Media Key
73
Installing a Hard Disk Drive
74
Removing a Hard Disk Drive
75
Installing a Simple-Swap Hard Disk Drive
75
Removing a Simple-Swap Hard Disk Drive
77
Installing a SAS/SATA 4 Pac HDD Upgrade Option
77
Installing a SAS/SATA 8 Pac HDD Option
83
Installing a SAS/SATA 8 Pac HDD for 2 RAID Kit with 2 M5015 Adapters Option
95
Installing an Optional Tape Drive
105
Converting a 16 Bay System to a 8 Bay + Tape System
106
Installing the Tape Drive Option
108
Installing a Second Microprocessor
113
Thermal Grease
119
Installing a Memory Module
120
DIMM Installation Sequence
122
Memory Mirroring
123
Online-Spare Memory
125
Installing a DIMM
126
Installing a Hot-Swap Ac Power Supply
128
Removing a Hot-Swap Fan
131
Installing a Hot-Swap Fan
132
Removing the SAS Riser-Card and Controller Assembly
133
Installing the SAS Riser-Card and Controller Assembly
134
Removing a Serveraid SAS Controller from the SAS Riser-Card
137
Installing a Serveraid SAS Controller on the SAS Riser-Card
138
Installing an Optional Serveraid Adapter Advanced Feature Key
140
Installing a Serveraid SAS Controller Battery on the Remote Battery Tray
142
Moving the SAS Controller Retention Bracket
147
Installing a USB Hypervisor Memory Key
149
Removing a USB Hypervisor Memory Key
150
Installing the Optional Two-Port Ethernet Adapter
151
Installing an Optional DVD Drive
154
Completing the Installation
155
Replacing the Server Cover
156
Connecting the External Cables
157
Updating the Server Configuration
158
Chapter 3. Configuring the Server
159
Using the Setup Utility
160
Starting the Setup Utility
161
Setup Utility Menu Choices
161
Passwords
164
Using the Boot Selection Menu Program
165
Starting the Backup Server Firmware
166
Using the Serverguide Setup and Installation CD
166
Serverguide Features
166
Setup and Configuration Overview
167
Typical Operating-System Installation
167
Installing Your Operating System Without Using Serverguide
168
Using the Integrated Management Module
168
Using the USB Memory Key for Vmware Hypervisor
169
Using the Remote Presence Capability and Blue-Screen Capture
170
Enabling the Remote Presence Feature
171
Obtaining the IP Address for the Web Interface Access
171
Logging on to the Web Interface
171
Enabling the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility Program
172
Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet Controller
172
Using the LSI Configuration Utility Program
173
Starting the LSI Configuration Utility Program
173
Formatting a Hard Disk Drive
174
Creating a RAID Array of Hard Disk Drives
174
IBM Advanced Settings Utility Program
175
Updating IBM Systems Director
175
Appendix A. Getting Help and Technical Assistance
177
Before You Call
177
Using the Documentation
177
Getting Help and Information from the World Wide Web
177
Software Service and Support
178
Hardware Service and Support
178
IBM Taiwan Product Service
178
Appendix B. Notices
179
Trademarks
179
Important Notes
180
Particulate Contamination
181
Documentation Format
181
Electronic Emission Notices
182
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
182
Industry Canada Class a Emission Compliance Statement
182
Avis de Conformité À la Réglementation D'industrie Canada
182
Australia and New Zealand Class a Statement
182
United Kingdom Telecommunications Safety Requirement
182
European Union EMC Directive Conformance Statement
183
Germany Class a Statement
183
Japan VCCI Class a Statement
184
Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA) Statement
184
Korea Communications Commission (KCC) Statement
184
Russia Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Class a Statement
185
People's Republic of China Class a Electronic Emission Statement
185
Taiwan Class a Compliance Statement
185
Index
187
IBM System x3650 M3 7949 Installation And User Manual (194 pages)
Types 4255, 7945, 7949 Installation and User’s Guide
Brand:
IBM
| Category:
Server
| Size: 29.6 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
Safety
9
Chapter 1. The System X3650 M3 Server
17
The IBM Documentation CD
19
Hardware and Software Requirements
19
Using the Documentation Browser
19
Related Documentation
20
Notices and Statements in this Document
22
Features and Specifications
22
What Your Server Offers
24
Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability Features
27
IBM Systems Director
28
The Updatexpress System Pack Installer
29
Server Controls, Leds, and Power
29
Front View
30
Operator Information Panel
31
Light Path Diagnostics Panel
31
Rear View
33
Server Power Features
37
Turning on the Server
38
Turning off the Server
38
Chapter 2. Installing Optional Devices
41
Instructions for IBM Business Partners
41
Server Components
42
System-Board Internal Connectors
44
System-Board External Connectors
45
System-Board Switches and Jumpers
46
System-Board Leds
49
System-Board Optional Device Connectors
50
SAS Riser-Card Connectors and Leds
51
PCI Riser-Card Adapter Connectors
52
PCI Riser-Card Assembly Leds
52
Installation Guidelines
53
System Reliability Guidelines
54
Working Inside the Server with the Power on
54
Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
55
Internal Cable Routing and Connectors
56
Removing the Cover
61
Removing a PCI Riser-Card Assembly
62
Installing a PCI Riser-Card Assembly
63
Removing the Microprocessor 2 Air Baffle
64
Installing the Microprocessor 2 Air Baffle
65
Removing the DIMM Air Baffle
66
Installing the DIMM Air Baffle
67
Installing the Full-Length-Adapter Bracket
68
Storing the Full-Length-Adapter Bracket
68
Installing a PCI Adapter
69
Removing a PCI Adapter
73
Installing an IBM Virtual Media Key
74
Installing a Hard Disk Drive
75
Removing a Hard Disk Drive
76
Installing a Simple-Swap Hard Disk Drive
76
Removing a Simple-Swap Hard Disk Drive
78
Installing a SAS/SATA 4 Pac HDD Upgrade Option
78
Installing a SAS/SATA 8 Pac HDD Option
84
Installing a SAS/SATA 8 Pac HDD for 2 RAID Kit with 2 M5015 Adapters Option
95
Installing an Optional Tape Drive
105
Converting a 16 Bay System to a 8 Bay + Tape System
106
Installing the Tape Drive Option
108
Installing a Second Microprocessor
113
Thermal Grease
119
Installing a Memory Module
120
DIMM Installation Sequence
122
Memory Mirroring
123
Online-Spare Memory
125
Installing a DIMM
126
Installing a Hot-Swap Ac Power Supply
128
Removing a Hot-Swap Fan
131
Installing a Hot-Swap Fan
132
Removing the SAS Riser-Card and Controller Assembly
133
Installing the SAS Riser-Card and Controller Assembly
134
Removing a Serveraid SAS Controller from the SAS Riser-Card
137
Installing a Serveraid SAS Controller on the SAS Riser-Card
139
Installing an Optional Serveraid Adapter Advanced Feature Key
140
Installing a Serveraid SAS Controller Battery on the Remote Battery Tray
142
Moving the SAS Controller Retention Bracket
147
Installing a USB Hypervisor Memory Key
149
Removing a USB Hypervisor Memory Key
150
Installing the Optional Two-Port Ethernet Adapter
151
Installing an Optional DVD Drive
154
Completing the Installation
155
Replacing the Server Cover
156
Connecting the External Cables
157
Updating the Server Configuration
158
Chapter 3. Configuring the Server
159
Using the Setup Utility
160
Starting the Setup Utility
161
Setup Utility Menu Choices
161
Passwords
164
Using the Boot Selection Menu Program
165
Starting the Backup Server Firmware
166
Using the Serverguide Setup and Installation CD
166
Serverguide Features
166
Setup and Configuration Overview
167
Typical Operating-System Installation
167
Installing Your Operating System Without Using Serverguide
168
Using the Integrated Management Module
168
Using the USB Memory Key for Vmware Hypervisor
169
Using the Remote Presence Capability and Blue-Screen Capture
170
Enabling the Remote Presence Feature
171
Obtaining the IP Address for the Web Interface Access
171
Logging on to the Web Interface
171
Enabling the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility Program
172
Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet Controller
172
Using the LSI Configuration Utility Program
173
Starting the LSI Configuration Utility Program
173
Formatting a Hard Disk Drive
174
Creating a RAID Array of Hard Disk Drives
174
IBM Advanced Settings Utility Program
175
Updating IBM Systems Director
175
Appendix A. Getting Help and Technical Assistance
177
Before You Call
177
Using the Documentation
177
Getting Help and Information from the World Wide Web
177
Software Service and Support
178
Hardware Service and Support
178
IBM Taiwan Product Service
178
Appendix B. Notices
179
Trademarks
179
Important Notes
180
Particulate Contamination
181
Documentation Format
181
Telecommunication Regulatory Statement
182
Electronic Emission Notices
182
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
182
Industry Canada Class a Emission Compliance Statement
182
Avis de Conformité À la Réglementation D'industrie Canada
182
Australia and New Zealand Class a Statement
182
European Union EMC Directive Conformance Statement
183
Germany Class a Statement
183
Japan VCCI Class a Statement
184
Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA) Statement
184
Korea Communications Commission (KCC) Statement
184
Russia Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Class a Statement
185
People's Republic of China Class a Electronic Emission Statement
185
Taiwan Class a Compliance Statement
185
Index
187
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