Maintenance Procedures.......................... 7 Reuse of hardware components in replacement servers................7 Required equipment and tools........................7 Tasks to replace an Avaya S8800 Server....................8 Removing the server from the rack......................9 Installing the server in the rack......................... 9 Connection schema for simplex server..................... 11 Connection schema for cable duplicated servers..................
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CPU LED is lit........................... 67 VRM LED is lit..........................68 DASD LED is lit..........................68 RAID LED is lit..........................69 BRD LED is lit........................... 69 Index............................. ® Maintaining the Avaya S8800 Server for Avaya Aura SIP Enablement Services November 2009...
Enablement Services with simplex, duplex and network duplex configurations. The document has the following sections: • Replace Avaya S8800 Server in simplex mode • Replace Avaya S8800 Server in cable duplex mode • Replace Avaya S8800 Server in network duplex mode • Replacing the Field Replaceable Units (FRU) •...
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Introduction ® Maintaining the Avaya S8800 Server for Avaya Aura SIP Enablement Services November 2009 Comments? infodev@avaya.com...
12 Reuse of hardware components in replacement servers When you replace the Avaya S8800 Server, you must reuse the following components: • DIMMs if more than two (4 GB capacity) • Hard disk drives You must remove these components from the defective server and install them in the replacement server.
Installing the in the rack. server in the rack. Reconnect the external cables and power cords. Turn on the server. Turning on the server. ® Maintaining the Avaya S8800 Server for Avaya Aura SIP Enablement Services November 2009 Comments? infodev@avaya.com...
5. Pull the server out of the rack (3). See the preceding figure. Installing the server in the rack Procedure 1. Pull the slide rails forward (1) until they click, two times, into place. See the following figure. ® Maintaining the Avaya S8800 Server for Avaya Aura SIP Enablement Services November 2009...
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8. Insert the optional M6 screws (8) in the front of the server when you move the rack cabinet or if you install the rack cabinet in a vibration-prone area. See the following figure. ® Maintaining the Avaya S8800 Server for Avaya Aura SIP Enablement Services November 2009 Comments? infodev@avaya.com...
Connection schema for simplex server Connection schema for simplex server The following graphic shows the connection schema for a S8800 simplex server Ethernet cable connecting to customer network port (eth0). ® Maintaining the Avaya S8800 Server for Avaya Aura SIP Enablement Services November 2009...
The cable connects the IMM port of one server to NIC port 3 (Eth2) of the other. Connection schema for network duplicated servers The following graphics show the connection schema for a S8800 network duplicated server. ® Maintaining the Avaya S8800 Server for Avaya Aura SIP Enablement Services November 2009 Comments? infodev@avaya.com...
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Connection schema for network duplicated servers Straight-through Ethernet cable connecting the servers to the customer network through the customer network port (Eth0) ® Maintaining the Avaya S8800 Server for Avaya Aura SIP Enablement Services November 2009...
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4. Press down firmly on the blue tab on the top (near the front of the server) of the cover and slide the cover toward the back of the server until the cover has disengaged from the chassis. See the following figure. ® Maintaining the Avaya S8800 Server for Avaya Aura SIP Enablement Services November 2009...
Also, make sure that all internal cables are correctly routed. 2. Position the cover on top of the server. See the following figure. ® Maintaining the Avaya S8800 Server for Avaya Aura SIP Enablement Services November 2009 Comments? infodev@avaya.com...
Sequence for populating DIMM connectors When you install dual in-line memory modules (DIMMs), install them in the sequence shown in the following table to optimize system performance. ® Maintaining the Avaya S8800 Server for Avaya Aura SIP Enablement Services November 2009...
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The following figure shows the numbering sequence of the DIMMs. DIMMs for microprocessor 2 DIMMs for microprocessor 1 Back of server Front of server ® Maintaining the Avaya S8800 Server for Avaya Aura SIP Enablement Services November 2009 Comments? infodev@avaya.com...
4. Grasp the DIMM air baffle and lift the air baffle out of the server. Make sure that the pin comes out of the pin hole on the system board to the left of DIMM connector 8. See the following figure. ® Maintaining the Avaya S8800 Server for Avaya Aura SIP Enablement Services November 2009...
Always use an electrostatic-discharge wrist strap or other grounding system when you work inside the server. See Protecting against ESD damage for more information. ® Maintaining the Avaya S8800 Server for Avaya Aura SIP Enablement Services November 2009 Comments? infodev@avaya.com...
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Next steps Install a memory module. Related topics: Removing the server cover on page 15 Removing the DIMM air baffle on page 19 ® Maintaining the Avaya S8800 Server for Avaya Aura SIP Enablement Services November 2009...
2. Touch the static-protective package that contains the memory module to any unpainted metal surface on the server. 3. Remove the memory module from the package. ® Maintaining the Avaya S8800 Server for Avaya Aura SIP Enablement Services November 2009 Comments? infodev@avaya.com...
For proper cooling and airflow, replace the air baffle before you turn on the server. Operating the server with an air baffle removed might damage server components. ® Maintaining the Avaya S8800 Server for Avaya Aura SIP Enablement Services November 2009...
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2. Lower the air baffle into place. Make sure that all cables are out of the way. 3. Install the cover. 4. Reconnect the external cables and power cords. 5. Turn on the attached devices and the server. ® Maintaining the Avaya S8800 Server for Avaya Aura SIP Enablement Services November 2009 Comments? infodev@avaya.com...
Procedure 1. Slide the release latch (orange) gently to the left to unlock the drive handle. See the following figure. Drive tray assembly ® Maintaining the Avaya S8800 Server for Avaya Aura SIP Enablement Services November 2009...
3. Make sure that the tray handle is in the open (unlocked) position. 4. Align the drive assembly with the guide rails in the bay. See the following figure. ® Maintaining the Avaya S8800 Server for Avaya Aura SIP Enablement Services November 2009...
Removing and installing a PCI riser-card assembly Removing a PCI riser-card assembly About this task You must remove the PCI riser-card assembly to replace the PCIe card. ® Maintaining the Avaya S8800 Server for Avaya Aura SIP Enablement Services November 2009...
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PCI riser-card slot on the system board. See the following figure. PCI riser connector 2 PCI riser-card assembly (full-height, half-length PCIe cards) PCI riser-card assembly (low profile PCIe cards) ® Maintaining the Avaya S8800 Server for Avaya Aura SIP Enablement Services November 2009 Comments? infodev@avaya.com...
Protecting against ESD damage for more information. Procedure 1. Align the PCI riser-card assembly with the PCI connector on the system board. See the following figure. ® Maintaining the Avaya S8800 Server for Avaya Aura SIP Enablement Services November 2009...
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4. Reconnect the external cables and power cords. 5. Turn on the attached devices and the server. Related topics: Installing the server cover on page 16 ® Maintaining the Avaya S8800 Server for Avaya Aura SIP Enablement Services November 2009 Comments? infodev@avaya.com...
2. If the server is in a rack, at the back of the server, pull back the cable management arm to gain access to the rear of the server and the power supply. ® Maintaining the Avaya S8800 Server for Avaya Aura SIP Enablement Services November 2009...
The server also might have more than one power cord. Caution: Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following label attached. ® Maintaining the Avaya S8800 Server for Avaya Aura SIP Enablement Services November 2009 Comments? infodev@avaya.com...
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4. Grasp the handle on the back of the power supply and slide the power supply into the power-supply bay until it clicks. Make sure that the power supply connects firmly into the power-supply connector. See the following figure. ® Maintaining the Avaya S8800 Server for Avaya Aura SIP Enablement Services November 2009...
5. Squeeze the clip on the side of the battery to remove the battery from the battery carrier. See the following figure. ® Maintaining the Avaya S8800 Server for Avaya Aura SIP Enablement Services November 2009 Comments? infodev@avaya.com...
1. Connect the battery cable to the connector on the battery. 2. Press the new battery onto the battery carrier until the clip on the side of the battery snaps into place. See the following figure. ® Maintaining the Avaya S8800 Server for Avaya Aura SIP Enablement Services November 2009...
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4. Reconnect the external cables and power cords. 5. Turn on the attached devices and the server. Related topics: Installing the server cover on page 16 ® Maintaining the Avaya S8800 Server for Avaya Aura SIP Enablement Services November 2009 Comments? infodev@avaya.com...
IBM development only and is subject to change over time. Ignore this code unless you have a specific request from Avaya to note it . 3. Remove the server cover while the server is connected to power and look inside the server for lit LEDs.
System board LEDs on page 49 Operator information panel The operator information panel is located on the front of the server. Power control button cover ® Maintaining the Avaya S8800 Server for Avaya Aura SIP Enablement Services November 2009 Comments? infodev@avaya.com...
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If this LED is off, it does not mean that there is no electrical power in the server. The LED might be burned out. To remove all electrical power from the server, you must disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet. ® Maintaining the Avaya S8800 Server for Avaya Aura SIP Enablement Services November 2009...
LEDs, do not run the server continuously with light path diagnostics panel outside of the server. The panel should be outside of the server for only a short time. The ® Maintaining the Avaya S8800 Server for Avaya Aura SIP Enablement Services November 2009...
The checkpoint code does not provide error codes or suggest components to be replaced. Ignore this code unless you have a specific request from Avaya to note it . Reset button Pressing this button resets the server and runs the power-on self-test (POST).
2. If a faulty component is not replaceable, replace the server. LINK LED is lit The LINK LED on the light path diagnostics panel is not used. ® Maintaining the Avaya S8800 Server for Avaya Aura SIP Enablement Services November 2009 Comments? infodev@avaya.com...
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3. If you cannot isolate the failing PCIe card by using the LEDs and the information in the system error log, remove one card at a time from the failing PCI bus. Restart the server after each card is removed. ® Maintaining the Avaya S8800 Server for Avaya Aura SIP Enablement Services November 2009...
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The TEMP LED on the light path diagnostics panel is lit when the system temperature exceeds a threshold level. A failing fan can cause the TEMP LED to be lit. ® Maintaining the Avaya S8800 Server for Avaya Aura SIP Enablement Services November 2009...
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- If the DIMM LED that corresponds to the original DIMM socket is lit, replace server. • If the server booted, the failing DIMM is disabled, and the DIMM LED is lit: ® Maintaining the Avaya S8800 Server for Avaya Aura SIP Enablement Services November 2009...
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The CNFG LED on the light path diagnostics panel is lit when a hardware configuration error occurs. This LED is used with the MEM and CPU LEDs. ® Maintaining the Avaya S8800 Server for Avaya Aura SIP Enablement Services November 2009...
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Setup utility and select System Information > System Summary > Processor Details. VRM LED is lit The VRM LED on the light path diagnostics panel is not used. ® Maintaining the Avaya S8800 Server for Avaya Aura SIP Enablement Services November 2009...
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Ignore unless directed otherwise by Avaya. BRD LED is lit The BRD LED on the light path diagnostics panel is lit when an error occurs on the system board. ® Maintaining the Avaya S8800 Server for Avaya Aura SIP Enablement Services November 2009 Comments? infodev@avaya.com...
Slot 2 missing PCI riser card LED Enclosure manager heartbeat LED Battery LED IMM heartbeat LED Slot 1 missing PCI riser card LED ® Maintaining the Avaya S8800 Server for Avaya Aura SIP Enablement Services November 2009...
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Power channel D error LED Power channel E error LED AUX power channel error LED RAID riser-card LED Microprocessor 2 error LED DIMM 9 through 16 error LEDs ® Maintaining the Avaya S8800 Server for Avaya Aura SIP Enablement Services November 2009 Comments? infodev@avaya.com...
Power supply error LED (amber) Identifying power supply problems Power supply LEDs Description Error No AC power to the server or a problem with the AC power source. ® Maintaining the Avaya S8800 Server for Avaya Aura SIP Enablement Services November 2009...
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Faulty power supply. flashing Faulty power supply on page 55 Normal operation Power supply is faulty but still operational Faulty power supply on page 55 ® Maintaining the Avaya S8800 Server for Avaya Aura SIP Enablement Services November 2009 Comments? infodev@avaya.com...
AC power, a problem exists with the AC power source, or the power supply failed. This condition occurs only when a second power supply is providing power to the server. ® Maintaining the Avaya S8800 Server for Avaya Aura SIP Enablement Services November 2009...
Removing a power supply on page 31 Installing a power supply on page 32 System board LEDs on page 49 Power supply LEDs on page 51 ® Maintaining the Avaya S8800 Server for Avaya Aura SIP Enablement Services November 2009 Comments? infodev@avaya.com...
The power-control button does not work, and the reset button does work (the server does not start). Note: The power control button does not function until approximately three minutes after the server has been connected to AC power. ® Maintaining the Avaya S8800 Server for Avaya Aura SIP Enablement Services November 2009...
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Related topics: Sequence for populating DIMM connectors on page 17 Removing a memory module on page 20 Installing a memory module on page 22 ® Maintaining the Avaya S8800 Server for Avaya Aura SIP Enablement Services November 2009 Comments? infodev@avaya.com...
Installing a PCIe card Removing a memory module on page 20 Installing a memory module on page 22 System board LEDs on page 49 Server does not turn off ® Maintaining the Avaya S8800 Server for Avaya Aura SIP Enablement Services November 2009...
After you replace a hard disk drive, the rebuild process takes a minimum of 30 minutes. Related topics: Hard disk drive LEDs Removing a hard disk drive on page 25 Installing a hard disk drive on page 26 ® Maintaining the Avaya S8800 Server for Avaya Aura SIP Enablement Services November 2009 Comments? infodev@avaya.com...
Related topics: Hard disk drive LEDs Removing a hard disk drive on page 25 Installing a hard disk drive on page 26 Multiple hard disk drives fail ® Maintaining the Avaya S8800 Server for Avaya Aura SIP Enablement Services November 2009...
RAID controller and is rebuilding. • If neither LED is lit or flashing, check the hard disk drive backplane (go to next step). ® Maintaining the Avaya S8800 Server for Avaya Aura SIP Enablement Services November 2009 Comments? infodev@avaya.com...
Installing a power supply on page 32 Installing a power supply on page 32 Power supply LEDs on page 51 Power supply LEDs on page 51 ® Maintaining the Avaya S8800 Server for Avaya Aura SIP Enablement Services November 2009...
1. Check the power supply LEDs for an error indication (AC LED and DC LED are not both lit). 2. Make sure that the power supplies are seated correctly. ® Maintaining the Avaya S8800 Server for Avaya Aura SIP Enablement Services November 2009 Comments? infodev@avaya.com...
4. Reseat the failing PCIe card. 5. Replace the server. Related topics: Removing a PCIe card Installing a PCIe card Removing a PCIe card Installing a PCIe card ® Maintaining the Avaya S8800 Server for Avaya Aura SIP Enablement Services November 2009...
The TEMP LED on the light path diagnostics panel is lit when the system temperature exceeds a threshold level. A failing fan can cause the TEMP LED to be lit. ® Maintaining the Avaya S8800 Server for Avaya Aura SIP Enablement Services November 2009...
Reseat the DIMM. c. If the problem still exists, move the DIMM to a different slot. d. Look at the DIMM LEDs on the system board: ® Maintaining the Avaya S8800 Server for Avaya Aura SIP Enablement Services November 2009...
3. Check that all plug-in cards and devices are firmly installed. 4. Turn on the server. 5. If the server does not boot, replace server. ® Maintaining the Avaya S8800 Server for Avaya Aura SIP Enablement Services November 2009 Comments? infodev@avaya.com...
When the CPU and CNFG LEDs are lit, an invalid microprocessor configuration has occurred. Troubleshooting steps Procedure 1. Determine whether the CNFG LED is also lit. • If the CNFG LED is not lit, a microprocessor has failed. ® Maintaining the Avaya S8800 Server for Avaya Aura SIP Enablement Services November 2009...
2. If the error remains, replace the hard disk drive and then restart the server. Related topics: Hard disk drive LEDs Hard disk drive LEDs Removing a hard disk drive on page 25 ® Maintaining the Avaya S8800 Server for Avaya Aura SIP Enablement Services November 2009 Comments? infodev@avaya.com...
BRD LED is lit The BRD LED on the light path diagnostics panel is lit when an error occurs on the system board. Troubleshooting steps Procedure Replace the server. ® Maintaining the Avaya S8800 Server for Avaya Aura SIP Enablement Services November 2009...
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LEDs ..............about ..............removing .............. using to identify system errors ......troubleshooting ......... – light path diagnostics panel ....... – – PS LED ..............accessing ............. ® Maintaining the Avaya S8800 Server for Avaya Aura SIP Enablement Services November 2009...
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............required equipment and tools ........ tasks ..............TEMP LED ............S8800 Server ............... reuse hardware components ......... server ............... – VRM LED .............. ® Maintaining the Avaya S8800 Server for Avaya Aura SIP Enablement Services November 2009...
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