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IBM XSERIES 255 TYPE 8685 Hardware Maintenance Manual And Troubleshooting Manual (226 pages)
Brand:
IBM
| Category:
Server
| Size: 16.31 MB
Table of Contents
Important Safety Information
5
Online Support
5
Table of Contents
7
Chapter 1. General Information
11
Related Publications
11
Notices and Statements Used in this Book
12
Features and Specifications
13
Server Controls and Indicators
14
Front View
14
Rear View
15
Turning on the Server
16
Turning off the Server
18
Standby Mode
18
Chapter 2. Configuration
21
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility Program
21
Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility Program
21
Choices Available from the Configuration/Setup Utility Main Menu
21
Additional Configuration/Setup Utility Menu Choices
25
Using Passwords
26
Using the Scsiselect Utility Program
28
Starting the Scsiselect Utility Program
28
Choices Available from the Scsiselect Menu
28
Using the Serverguide Setup and Installation CD
30
Serverguide Features
30
Setup and Configuration Overview
31
System Partition
32
Typical NOS Installation
32
Setting up or Updating Multiple Servers
33
Installing Your NOS Without Serverguide
33
Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet Controller
33
High-Performance Ethernet Modes
34
Ethernet Port Connector
34
Chapter 3. Diagnostics
35
General Checkout
35
Diagnostic Tools Overview
37
POST Error Logs
37
Viewing Error Logs from the Configuration/Setup Utility Program
38
Viewing Error Logs from Diagnostic Programs
38
Diagnostic Programs and Error Messages
38
Text Messages
38
Starting the Diagnostic Programs
39
Diagnostic Error Message Tables
40
Identifying Problems Using Status Leds
40
Leds for Active PCI Slots
41
Power-Supply Leds
41
Light Path Diagnostics
42
Error Symptoms
43
Error Symptom Charts
43
Small Computer System Interface Messages
43
Memory Errors
44
Serverguide Error Symptoms
44
Power Checkout
45
Troubleshooting the Ethernet Controller
45
Recovering the BIOS Code
47
Chapter 4. Customer Replaceable Units
49
Before You Begin
49
System Reliability Considerations
49
Working Inside the Server with the Power on
49
Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
50
Major Components of the Xseries 255 Type 8685 Server
50
System-Board Component Locations
52
System-Board Option Connectors
52
System-Board Internal Cable Connectors
53
System-Board External Port Connectors
54
System-Board Switches and Jumpers
55
System-Board LED Locations
57
Memory-Board Component Locations
58
Removing the Top Cover and Bezel
59
Removing the Top Cover (All Models)
59
Removing the Bezel (Rack Model)
59
Removing the Bezel (Tower Model)
60
Working with Adapters
61
Adapter Considerations
61
Installing an Adapter
63
Cabling a RAID or SCSI Adapter
66
Working with the Optional Xseries 6-Pack Hot-Swap Hard Drive Expansion Kit
71
Installing the Optional 6-Pack Hot-Swap Drive Backplane
73
Installing Internal Drives
81
Internal Drive Bays
81
Installing a Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drive
83
Installing a 5.25-Inch Removable-Media Drive
84
Installing Memory Modules
90
Installing an Additional Microprocessor
97
Installing a Hot-Swap Power Supply
106
Replacing a Hot-Swap Fan
109
Replacing an Internal Fan
110
Replacing an External Fan
111
Replacing the Battery
111
Completing the Installation
114
Installing the Top Cover and Bezel
115
Updating Your Server Configuration
117
Connecting External Options
117
SCSI Cabling Requirements
118
Input/Output Connectors
118
Video Port
119
Keyboard Port
119
Auxiliary-Device (Pointing Device) Port
120
Ultra160 SCSI Connectors
120
Serial Ports
122
Universal Serial Bus Ports
123
Gigabit Ethernet Port
123
Integrated System Management Processor (ISMP) Interconnect Ports
124
Cabling the Server
124
Chapter 5. Service Replaceable Units
127
Microprocessor Removal
127
SCSI Backplane
128
Hot-Swap Board
129
Front-Panel Assembly
130
Power Backplane
131
AC Power Box
132
System Board and Shuttle
133
Thermal Grease
135
Chapter 6. Symptom-To-FRU Index
137
Beep Symptoms
137
No-Beep Symptoms
140
Diagnostic Panel System Error LED
140
Diagnostic Error Codes
143
Error Symptoms
148
Power-Supply LED Errors
155
POST Error Codes
156
Service Processor Error Codes
163
SCSI Error Codes
163
Temperature Error Messages
163
Fan Error Messages
164
Power Error Messages
164
System Shutdown
165
Voltage Related System Shutdown
165
Temperature Related System Shutdown
165
DASD Checkout
166
Host Built-In Self Test (BIST)
166
Bus Fault Messages
166
Undetermined Problems
167
Problem Determination Tips
168
Chapter 7. Parts Listing, Type 8685
169
System
170
Keyboard Crus
172
Power Cord Crus
173
Appendix A. Getting Help and Technical Assistance
175
Before You Call
175
Using the Documentation
175
Getting Help and Information from the World Wide Web
175
Software Service and Support
176
Hardware Service and Support
176
Appendix B. Related Service Information
177
Safety Information
177
General Safety
177
Electrical Safety
178
Safety Inspection Guide
179
Handling Electrostatic Discharge-Sensitive Devices
180
Grounding Requirements
180
Safety Notices (Multilingual Translations)
180
Appendix C. Notices
219
Edition Notice
219
Trademarks
220
Important Notes
220
Product Recycling and Disposal
221
Battery Return Program
221
Electronic Emission Notices
222
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
222
Industry Canada Class a Emission Compliance Statement
222
Australia and New Zealand Class a Statement
222
United Kingdom Telecommunications Safety Requirement
222
European Union EMC Directive Conformance Statement
222
Taiwanese Class a Warning Statement
223
Chinese Class a Warning Statement
223
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IBM XSERIES 255 TYPE 8685 User Manual (66 pages)
User Guide
Brand:
IBM
| Category:
Server
| Size: 0.76 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
Safety
7
Chapter 1. Introducing the Xseries 255 Type 8685 Server
15
Related Publications
16
Features and Specifications
17
Notices and Statements Used in this Book
18
What Your Server Offers
18
Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability
20
Server Controls and Indicators
21
Front View
21
Rear View
23
Server Power Features
24
Turning on the Server
24
Turning off the Server
25
Standby Mode
26
Chapter 2. Configuring Your Server
27
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility Program
28
Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility Program
28
Choices Available from the Configuration/Setup Utility Main Menu
28
Additional Configuration/Setup Utility Menu Choices
32
Using Passwords
33
Power-On Password
33
Administrator Password
33
Using the Scsiselect Utility Program
34
Starting the Scsiselect Utility Program
34
Choices Available from the Scsiselect Menu
35
Chapter 3. Using the Serverguide CD
37
Features at a Glance
38
Setup and Configuration Overview
39
System Partition
40
Typical NOS Installation
40
Setting up or Updating Multiple Servers
40
Installing Your NOS Without Serverguide
41
Appendix A. Getting Help and Technical Assistance
43
Before You Call
43
Using the Documentation
43
Getting Help and Information from the World Wide Web
43
Software Service and Support
44
Hardware Service and Support
44
Appendix B. Warranty Information
45
Warranty Period
45
Problem Determination
45
Running Diagnostics
45
Checking Software
46
Warranty Service and Support
46
International Warranty Service
47
Purchasing Additional Services
47
IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-06 8/2000
48
Part 1 - General Terms
48
Part 2 - Country-Unique Terms
50
Appendix C. Notices
57
Edition Notice
57
Trademarks
58
Important Notes
58
Electronic Emission Notices
59
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
59
Industry Canada Class a Emission Compliance Statement
59
Australia and New Zealand Class a Statement
60
United Kingdom Telecommunications Safety Requirement
60
European Union EMC Directive Conformance Statement
60
Taiwanese Class a Warning Statement
60
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement
61
Power Cords
61
Index
63
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