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Your Guide to Removing, Replacing, and
Installing Parts
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86 A1 13EM 00

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  • Page 1 Bull ESCALA PL 240 Your Guide to Removing, Replacing, and Installing Parts ORDER REFERENCE 86 A1 13EM 00...
  • Page 3 Bull ESCALA PL 240 Your Guide to Removing, Replacing, and Installing Parts Hardware October 2003 BULL CEDOC 357 AVENUE PATTON B.P.20845 49008 ANGERS CEDEX 01 FRANCE ORDER REFERENCE 86 A1 13EM 00...
  • Page 4 Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Bull will not be liable for errors contained herein, or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the use of this material.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety Notices ....... . . vii Rack Safety Instructions ......vii Electrical Safety .
  • Page 6 Removing a Non-Hot-Pluggable PCI Adapter ..... 18 Replacing or Installing a Non-Hot-Pluggable PCI Adapter ....20 Removing a Hot-Pluggable PCI Adapter .
  • Page 7 Product Recycling and Disposal ......79 Acoustical Noise Emissions ......80 Declared Acoustical Noise Emissions .
  • Page 8 296/C3 and 296/E3 Parts Guide...

  • Page 9: Safety Notices

    Safety Notices A danger notice indicates the presence of a hazard that has the potential of causing death or serious personal injury. Danger notices appear on the following pages: v viii v 63 A caution notice indicates the presence of a hazard that has the potential of causing moderate or minor personal injury.

  • Page 10: Electrical Safety

    Electrical Safety Observe the following safety instructions any time you are connecting or disconnecting devices attached to the workstation. In the system you are about to setup or service: v The ac power interface connector is considered the main power disconnect device. v This system has redundant power supply capabilities, meaning that it has the ability to have two power supplies running simultaneously in the same system unit.

  • Page 11: Laser Safety Information

    Laser Safety Information CAUTION: This product may contain a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or laser module on a PCI card, which are class 1 laser products. Laser Compliance All lasers are certified in the U.S. to conform to the requirements of DHHS 21 CFR Subchapter J for class 1 laser products.
  • Page 12 296/C3 and 296/E3 Parts Guide...

  • Page 13: Data Integrity And Verification

    Data Integrity and Verification These computer systems contain mechanisms designed to reduce the possibility of undetected data corruption or loss. This risk, however, cannot be eliminated. Users who experience unplanned outages, system failures, power fluctuations or outages, or component failures must verify the accuracy of operations performed and data saved or transmitted by the system at or near the time of the outage or failure.
  • Page 14 296/C3 and 296/E3 Parts Guide...

  • Page 15: About This Book

    About This Book This book provides information about identifying problems that are related to parts, removing and replacing those parts, installing optional parts (features), and verifying that parts are installed and operating correctly in your 296/C3 and 296/E3. In this book, the 296/C3 and 296/E3 are hereafter referred to as the system . ISO 9000 ISO 9000 registered quality systems were used in the development and manufacturing of this product.
  • Page 16 v The Hardware Management Console Installation and Operations Guide , order number 86 A1 83EF, contains information for operators and system administrators about how to install and use a hardware management console to manage a system. v The Hardware Management Console Maintenance Guide , order number 86 A1 84EF, contains MAPS, removal and replacement, error code, and parts information that helps trained service representatives diagnose and repair the system.

  • Page 17: Chapter 1. Overview

    Chapter 1. Overview The 296/C3 and 296/E3are designed to allow customers to remove, replace and install certain options and parts. If you are installing an optional part in your system, use the installation procedure for the part in Chapter 2, “Removal, Replacement, and Installation Procedures”, on page 3.
  • Page 18 296/C3 and 296/E3 Parts Guide...

  • Page 19: Chapter 2. Removal, Replacement, And Installation Procedures

    Chapter 2. Removal, Replacement, and Installation Procedures This chapter provides removal, replacement, and installation procedures for both the 296/C3 rack-mounted system unit and the 296/E3 deskside system unit. Notes: 1. Servicing of the 296/E3 can be performed with the system either in the vertical or horizontal position. Servicing of the 296/C3 is performed with the system in the rack and placed into the service position.

  • Page 20: Handling Static-Sensitive Devices

    CAUTION: This product is equipped with a three-wire power cable and plug for the user’s safety. Use this power cable with a properly grounded electrical outlet to avoid electrical shock. CAUTION: This unit has more than one power supply cord. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, disconnect two power supply cords before servicing.

  • Page 21: Procedure List

    Procedure List Part Procedure Location Adapters “PCI Adapters” on page 17 Adapter Dividers and Light Pipes “PCI Adapter Dividers and Light Pipes” on page 33 Battery “Battery” on page 39 Bezels “Bezels” on page 15 Bezel Door “Bezel Door (296/E3)” on page 14 Cable-Management Arm “296/C3 Cable-Management Arm”...

  • Page 22: Placing The 296/C3 Into The Service Position

    Placing the 296/C3 into the Service Position Attention: When placing the 296/C3 into the service position, it is essential that all stability plates are firmly in position to prevent the rack from toppling (see the illustration on page 7). Ensure that only one system drawer is in the service position at a time.

  • Page 23: Returning The 296/C3 To The Operating Position

    Note: When the system rails are fully extended, the rail safety latches on the slide rails lock into place. This action prevents the system from being pulled out too far and dropped. The following illustration shows a system drawer in the service position. 1 296/C3 4 Stability Plate 2 19-Inch Rack...

  • Page 24: Starting The System

    Starting the System This section discusses the various ways to start the system. Starting the System without a Hardware Management Console (HMC) Attached To start a system that does not use an HMC, do the following: 1. On a 296/C3, open the front rack door. On a 296/E3, open the bezel door.

  • Page 25: Stopping The System

    Stopping the System This section discusses the various ways to stop the system. Attention: Using the power-on button on the operator panel or commands at the HMC to power off the system can cause unpredictable results in the data files. The next initial program load (IPL) will also take longer to complete if all applications are not stopped beforehand.

  • Page 26: Drawer Release Latch Bracket (296/C3)

    Drawer Release Latch Bracket (296/C3) The following procedures describe the removal and replacement of the 296/C3 drawer release latch bracket. Before performing the following procedures, read the “Safety Notices” on page vii. Removing a Drawer Release Latch Bracket To remove a 296/C3 drawer release latch bracket, do the following: 1.

  • Page 27: 296/C3 Cable-Management Arm

    296/C3 Cable-Management Arm The following procedures describe the removal and replacement of the 296/C3 cable-management arm. Before performing the following procedures, read the “Safety Notices” on page vii. Removing the Cable-Management Arm To remove the 296/C3 cable-management arm, do the following: 1.

  • Page 28: Covers

    Covers The following procedures describe the removal and replacement of the system’s service access cover. Before performing the following procedures, read the “Safety Notices” on page vii. Removing the 296/C3 Service Access Cover To remove the service access cover, do the following: 1.

  • Page 29: Removing The 296/E3 Service Access Cover

    Removing the 296/E3 Service Access Cover To remove the service access cover, do the following: 1. Loosen the two captive thumbscrews located on the rear of the cover. See the following illustration for thumbscrew locations. 2. Using the access cover handle, slide the cover toward the rear of the system. After the front of the service access cover has cleared the front chassis ledge, lift the cover off the system unit.

  • Page 30: Bezel Door (296/E3)

    Bezel Door (296/E3) The following procedures describe the removal and replacement of the bezel door. Removing the Bezel Door To remove the bezel door, do the following: 1. Open the bezel door by grasping the bezel door handle. Pull the bezel door out and away from the system.

  • Page 31: Bezels

    Bezels The following procedures describe the removal and replacement of the system bezel. Before performing the following procedures, read “Safety Notices” on page vii. Removing the 296/C3 Front Bezel To remove the front bezel, do the following: 1. Open the front rack door. 2.

  • Page 32: Removing The 296/E3 Front Bezel

    Removing the 296/E3 Front Bezel To remove the front bezel, do the following: 1. Remove the bezel door as described in “Bezel Door (296/E3)” on page 14. 2. Press down on the two bezel-release levers. 3. Pull the top of the bezel out and away from the system. 4.

  • Page 33: Pci Adapters

    PCI Adapters The following procedures describe the removal, replacement, and installation of PCI adapters. Before performing the following procedures, read the “Safety Notices” on page vii. Notes: 1. Some PCI adapter cards are shipped from the manufacturer with a blue handle or support along the back edge of the card.

  • Page 34: Removing A Non-Hot-Pluggable Pci Adapter

    Removing a Non-Hot-Pluggable PCI Adapter To remove a non-hot-pluggable PCI adapter, do the following: 1. Stop the system as described in “Stopping the System” on page 9. 2. Place the system into the service position as described in “Placing the 296/C3 into the Service Position”...
  • Page 35 11. Lift the black tab attached to the adapter retainer assembly, and keep the black tab in a vertical position. 1 296/C3 or 296/E3 5 PCI adapter faceplate (dotted lines) 2 Adapter Retainer Assembly 6 Adapter Retainer Assembly (in the unlocked position) 3 Adapter Retainer Assembly (retainer seat 7 PCI Adapter...

  • Page 36: Replacing Or Installing A Non-Hot-Pluggable Pci Adapter

    20. Return the system to the operating position as described in “Returning the 296/C3 to the Operating Position” on page 7 or “Placing the 296/E3 into the Service and Operating Position” on page 7. 21. On a 296/C3, close the rear rack door. 22.
  • Page 37 15. Lower the tab onto the PCI adapter faceplate. Rotate the adapter locking latch clockwise until it covers the tab at approximately a 45-degree angle. See the following illustration. 1 296/C3 or 296/E3 4 Adapter Retainer Assembly (retainer seat down and the locking latch in the locked position) 2 Adapter Retainer Assembly (in the unlocked 5 PCI adapter faceplate (dotted lines)

  • Page 38: Removing A Hot-Pluggable Pci Adapter

    Removing a Hot-Pluggable PCI Adapter Attention: The Linux operating system does not support these hot-pluggable procedures. Also, Linux does not support hot-swaping any hot-pluggable PCI adapters. A system with Linux installed must be shut down and powered off before installing any PCI adapter. Use the non-hot-pluggable adapter procedures when removing a PCI adapter with the Linux operating system installed.
  • Page 39 1 Service Access Cover 4 System 2 PCI Adapters 5 Light-Pipe Plate 3 Fan Tray 6 Adapter Expansion Slot Shields Chapter 2. Removal, Replacement, and Installation Procedures...
  • Page 40 20. Turn the locking latch, and lift the plastic retainer seat off the adapter. 1 296/C3 or 296/E3 5 PCI adapter faceplate (dotted lines) 2 Adapter Retainer Assembly 6 Adapter Retainer Assembly (in the unlocked position) 3 Adapter Retainer Assembly (retainer seat 7 PCI Adapter down and the locking latch in the locked position)

  • Page 41: Replacing A Hot-Pluggable Pci Adapter

    28. Run the diag -a command. If the system responds with a menu or prompt, follow the instructions to complete the device configuration. 29. If you have other options to install, refer to the procedures for that option. If you do not have other options to install, continue to the next step.
  • Page 42 12. The ARE YOU SURE screen displays. Press Enter to verify the information. Successful unconfiguration is indicated by the OK message displayed next to the Command field at the top of the screen. 13. Press F3 to return to the PCI Hot-Swap Manager menu. 14.
  • Page 43 Attention: Avoid touching the components and gold-edge connectors on the adapter. 22. Place the adapter, component-side up, on a flat, static-protective surface. 23. Set any jumpers or switches as instructed by the adapter manufacturer. 24. Replace the adapter into the adapter slot. Carefully grasp the adapter by the edges and align the adapter in the slot guides.

  • Page 44: Installing A Hot-Pluggable Pci Adapter

    Do not use Install/Configure Devices Added After IPL if your system is set up to run HACMP clustering. To determine the correct method to configure the replacement device, consult with your system administrator or software support. 31. If you do not have other adapters to replace, continue with the next step. If you have other adapters to replace, press F3 to return to the PCI Hot-Swap Manager menu and then return to step 15 on page 26.
  • Page 45 9. Rotate the locking locking latch, lift the plastic stop, and remove the expansion slot cover. 1 296/C3 or 296/E3 5 PCI adapter faceplate (dotted lines) 2 Adapter Retainer Assembly 6 Adapter Retainer Assembly (in the unlocked position) 3 Adapter Retainer Assembly (retainer seat 7 PCI Adapter down and the locking latch in the locked position)
  • Page 46 15. When you are instructed to install the adapter in the adapter slot, carefully grasp the adapter by the edges and align the adapter in the slot guides. Insert the adapter fully into the adapter slot connector. If you are installing a full-length adapter, ensure that both ends of the adapter engage the card guides.

  • Page 47: Accessing The Pci Hot-Swap Manager

    Do not use Install/Configure Devices Added After IPL if your system is set up to run HACMP clustering. To determine the correct method to configure the replacement device, consult with your system administrator or software support. Accessing the PCI Hot-Swap Manager The installation instructions for hot-pluggable PCI adapters refer you to these procedures when it is appropriate to perform them.
  • Page 48 Allows the user to add a new PCI hot-swap-capable adapter to the slot with the system turned on. You will be asked to identify the PCI slot that you have selected prior to the actual operation. The selected PCI slot will go into the Action state and finally into the On state.

  • Page 49: Pci Adapter Dividers And Light Pipes

    PCI Adapter Dividers and Light Pipes The following procedures describe the removal and replacement of PCI adapter dividers and light pipes. Before performing the following procedures, read the “Safety Notices” on page vii. Removing a PCI Adapter Divider To remove a PCI adapter divider, do the following: 1.

  • Page 50: Replacing A Pci Adapter Divider

    1 PCI Adapter Dividers (Long) 4 Fan Tray Light-Pipe Plate 2 PCI Adapter Dividers (Short) 5 Light Pipes 3 System in Service Position Replacing a PCI Adapter Divider To replace an adapter divider, do the following: 1. If you are replacing a long PCI adapter divider that should contain light pipes, do the following: a.

  • Page 51: Removing The Pci-Adapter-Divider Light Pipes

    Removing the PCI-Adapter-Divider Light Pipes To remove a PCI-adapter-divider light pipe, do the following: 1. Remove the PCI adapter divider as described in “Removing a PCI Adapter Divider” on page 33. 2. Locate the light pipe you want to remove and note the location. 3.

  • Page 52: Service Processor Assembly

    Service Processor Assembly The following procedures describe the removal and replacement of the service processor assembly. Before performing the following procedures, read “Safety Notices” on page vii. Removing the Service Processor Assembly To remove the service processor assembly, do the following: 1.
  • Page 53 1 296/C3 4 Service Processor Assembly Handle 2 Service Processor Assembly 5 Service Access Cover Alignment Pin Holes 3 Service Processor Assembly 6 Spring Latch 1 296/E3 4 Service Access Cover 2 Service Processor Assembly 5 Spring Latch 3 Service Processor Assembly 6 Service Processor Assembly Handle (2) Alignment Pin Holes...

  • Page 54: Replacing The Service Processor Assembly

    Replacing the Service Processor Assembly To replace the service processor assembly, do the following: 1. Before handling any card, board, or memory DIMM, refer to “Handling Static-Sensitive Devices” on page 4. 2. Grasp the service processor assembly handles located on top of the new service processor assembly.

  • Page 55: Battery

    Battery The following procedures describe the removal and replacement of the system battery. Before performing the following procedures, read the “Safety Notices” on page vii. CAUTION: A lithium battery can cause fire, explosion, or severe burn. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C (212°F), solder directly to the cell, incinerate, or expose cell contents to water.

  • Page 56: Hot-Swap System Fans

    Hot-Swap System Fans The following procedures describe the removal and replacement of the hot-swap system fans. Before performing the following procedures, read the “Safety Notices” on page vii. This system supports hot-swap and redundant cooling. The system electronics are cooled with three system cooling fans.

  • Page 57: Replacing A Hot-Swap System Fan

    1 System Fan 1 5 Orange Locking Knob 2 System Fan 2 6 296/E3 3 System Fan 3 7 Service Access Cover 4 System Fan LEDs Replacing a Hot-Swap System Fan To replace a hot-swap system fan, do the following: 1.

  • Page 58: Fan Tray Assembly

    Fan Tray Assembly The following procedures describe the removal and replacement of the fan tray assembly. Before performing the following procedures, read the “Safety Notices” on page vii. The three system cooling fans rest in a fan tray. The fans can remain in the tray while the tray is removed or replaced.
  • Page 59 1 Service Access Cover 6 Latches (Attached to Disk Drive Backplane or Filler) 2 Fan Tray 7 LED Light Pipes 3 Blue Locking Knobs 8 Disk Drive Backplane Latch Hole 4 Fan Tray Guides 9 Fan Tray Light-Pipe Plate 5 296/C3 (Shown Without a SCSI Media Device) Chapter 2.

  • Page 60: Replacing The Fan Tray Assembly

    1 LED Light Pipes 6 Fan Tray 2 Disk Drive Backplane Latch Hole 7 Fan Tray Guides 3 Service Access Cover 8 296/E3 (Shown Without a SCSI Media Device) 4 Fan Tray Light-Pipe Plate 9 Latches (Attached to Disk Drive Backplane or Filler) 5 Blue Locking Knobs Replacing the Fan Tray Assembly...
  • Page 61 9. Return the system to the operating position as described in “Returning the 296/C3 to the Operating Position” on page 7 or “Placing the 296/E3 into the Service and Operating Position” on page 7. 10. Start the system as described in “Starting the System” on page 8. Chapter 2.

  • Page 62: Media Devices

    Media Devices The following procedures describe the removal and replacement of the media devices. Before performing the following procedures, read the “Safety Notices” on page vii. Notes: 1. The two Slimline media bays can be used to house a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or diskette device. For the location of the two media bays, see Appendix C, “System Locations”, on page 83.
  • Page 63 1 296/C3 5 Front Bezel 2 Optional SCSI Media Device 6 Slimline Optical Device (Shown in Media Bay Chassis) 3 Optional SCSI Media Device 7 Slimline Diskette or Optical Device Screw (3) 4 Blue Retaining Tab (For Slimline 8 Media Bay Chassis Devices) Chapter 2.

  • Page 64: Scsi Media Devices

    1 296/E3 5 Blue Retaining Tab (For Slimline Devices) 2 Optional SCSI Media Device 6 Front Bezel (Shown in Media Bay Chassis) 3 Media Bay Chassis 7 Slimline Diskette or Optical Device 4 Optional SCSI Media Device 8 Slimline Optical Device Screw (3) SCSI Media Devices A SCSI media device can be placed in the SCSI media-device bay.
  • Page 65 6. Unplug the SCSI cable and power cable from the rear of the SCSI media device and the backplane at the rear of the media bay chassis. If necessary, unplug any other cables from the rear of the SCSI media device or media bay chassis. To see the location and routing of the SCSI media-device cables, go to page 50.
  • Page 66 1 System Unit - Top View in 5 Disk Drive Bay Service Position 2 SCSI Single-Ended Cable 6 Audio Card Cable 3 Media-Bay-Chassis Backplane 7 PCI Adapter Slots 4 SCSI Media Device 1 System Unit (Side View in 7 Audio-Card Cable Service Position) 2 DVD-RAM Cable (SCSI 8 Media Bay-Chassis Backplane...

  • Page 67: Disk Drive Bezels And Fillers

    Disk Drive Bezels and Fillers The following procedures describe the removal and replacement of disk drive bezels. Before performing the following procedures, read the “Safety Notices” on page vii. Each disk drive slot in the system must contain either a disk drive or the appropriate filler panel. Removing a Disk Drive Bezel from a Disk Drive or Filler To remove a disk drive bezel from a disk drive or filler, do the following: 1.

  • Page 68: Replacing Or Installing A Disk Drive Bezel Onto A Disk Drive

    Replacing or Installing a Disk Drive Bezel onto a Disk Drive To replace or install a disk drive bezel onto a disk drive or filler, do the following: 1. Remove the disk drive filler panel from the slot you want to use by pressing the filler release tab located at the top front edge of the filler panel and pulling the filler out of the system.

  • Page 69: Hot-Swap Disk Drives

    Hot-Swap Disk Drives The following procedures describe the removal, replacement, and installation of hot-swap disk drives. Before performing the following procedures, read the “Safety Notices” on page vii. Note: You do not have to power off the system to remove a hot-swap disk drive. Before you perform these procedures, ensure that you have taken the appropriate actions to back up the data for the drive you are removing, and that the drive has been removed from the configuration.
  • Page 70 3. Select Devices. 4. Select Install/Configure Devices Added After IPL and press Enter. Successful configuration is indicated by the OK message displayed next to the Command field at the top of the screen. 5. Press F3 to go back to the first menu and select System Storage Management (Physical and Logical Storage) and press Enter.

  • Page 71: Removing A Hot-Swap Disk Drive

    Removing a Hot-Swap Disk Drive Attention: Before you perform the following procedure, back up the data for the drive you are removing, and ensure that the drive has been removed from the configuration. Physically removing a hot-swap drive from the system before it has been removed from the system configuration can cause unrecoverable data corruption.
  • Page 72 1 296/C3 3 Disk Drive Release Handle 2 Disk Drive 1 296/E3 3 Disk Drive Release Handle 2 Disk Drive 12. Press F10 to exit smitty. 296/C3 and 296/E3 Parts Guide...

  • Page 73: Replacing Or Installing A Hot-Swap Disk Drive

    Replacing or Installing a Hot-Swap Disk Drive Attention: Before you perform the following procedure, back up the data for the drive you are removing and remove the drive from the configuration. Physically removing a hot-swap drive from the system before it has been removed from the system configuration can cause unrecoverable data corruption.

  • Page 74: Removing A Hot-Swap Disk Drive With The System Power Off

    Removing a Hot-Swap Disk Drive with the System Power Off A hot-swap disk drive is removed from the system with the system power off when the system is running Linux or a system failure has occurred. Attention: Before you perform the following procedure, if your system is operational, back up the data for the drive you are removing, and ensure that the drive has been removed from the configuration.

  • Page 75: Media Bay Chassis

    Media Bay Chassis The following procedures describe the removal and replacement of the media bay chassis. Before performing the following procedures, read the “Safety Notices” on page vii. Removing the Media Bay Chassis To remove the media bay chassis, do the following: 1.

  • Page 76: Replacing The Media Bay Chassis

    1 296/E3 4 Media Bay Chassis Latch (One on Each Side) 2 Media Bay Chassis (Drives Installed) 5 Guide Rails 3 Front Bezel Replacing the Media Bay Chassis To replace the media bay chassis, do the following: 1. If you are servicing a 296/C3, plug the operator panel cable into the media bay chassis as you replace the media bay chassis in the system chassis.

  • Page 77: Operator Panel Power Cable

    Operator Panel Power Cable The following procedures describe the removal and replacement of the operator panel power cable. Before performing the following procedures, read the “Safety Notices” on page vii. Removing the Operator Panel Power Cable To remove the operator panel power cable, do the following: 1.

  • Page 78: Replacing The Operator Panel Power Cable

    1 296/E3 5 Media Bay Chassis (Shown With SCSI Media Drive Installed) 2 Operator Panel Power Cable 6 Media Bay Chassis Locking Tab (2) 3 Operator Panel 7 Front Bezel 4 Operator Panel Locking Tab (2) 8 Media Bay Chassis Guide Rail Replacing the Operator Panel Power Cable To replace the operator panel power cable, do the following: 1.

  • Page 79: Power Supply

    Power Supply The following procedures describe the removal, replacement, and installation of the power supply. This system can have up to two power supplies. The system power can remain on under the following conditions: v When installing a second power supply. v When one of two power supplies present in the system is replaced.
  • Page 80 1 Power supply 4 Fault LED (Amber) 2 Power supply handle (2) 5 DC Good LED (Green) 3 Spring Latch (2) 6 AC Good LED (Green) 296/C3 and 296/E3 Parts Guide...
  • Page 81 8. Lift the power supply release handles until they are perpendicular (90 degrees) to the top of the power supply. By placing the handles perpendicular to the top of the power supply, the base or hinged portion of each handle acts as a cam and helps pry the power supply from its connector located on the system backplane.

  • Page 82: Replacing A Power Supply With The System Power Off

    Replacing a Power Supply with the System Power Off Before performing the following procedure, read and understand all of the safety notices beginning with “Safety Notices” on page vii. Notes: 1. Do not connect the power cables to the power source until you are instructed to do so. 2.
  • Page 83 10. Return the system to the operating position as described in “Returning the 296/C3 to the Operating Position” on page 7 or “Placing the 296/E3 into the Service and Operating Position” on page 7. 11. Start the system as described in “Starting the System” on page 8. Chapter 2.

  • Page 84: Installing Or Replacing A Power Supply With The System Power On

    Installing or Replacing a Power Supply with the System Power On The system power can remain on when a second power supply installed or when one of two power supplies present in the system is replaced. To install a second power supply, or to replace a failing power supply when two are present in the system, do the following: 1.
  • Page 85 7. Plug the second power cable into the rear of the new power supply. Note: Do not connect the power cable to the power source until you are instructed to do so. 8. Connect the power source to the system. 9.
  • Page 86 296/C3 and 296/E3 Parts Guide...

  • Page 87: Chapter 3. Parts Information

    Chapter 3. Parts Information This chapter contains parts information for the 296/C3 and 296/E3.

  • Page 88: System Parts

    System Parts 296/C3 and 296/E3 Parts Guide...
  • Page 89 Index Number FRU Part Units Per Description Number Assembly 53P4325 PCI Adapter Dividers (Short) PCI Plastic Light Pipe and Airflow Dividers (Long) See note PCI Adapters 80P2388 Service Processor Assembly 16G8095 Battery 53P5617 Up to 2 AC Power Supply 53P5617 Up to 2 AC Power Supply (Redundant Power Supply is Optional) Not Shown...

  • Page 90: 296/C3 Parts

    296/C3 Parts 296/C3 and 296/E3 Parts Guide...

  • Page 91: 296/E3 Parts

    Index Number Part Number Units Per Description Assembly 53P4402 Service Access Cover 97P2958 Cable Management Arm 53P4606 System Chassis 90H9196 System Handle System Rails 97P2529 Rail Kit 97P3022 Right Rail Assembly 97P3021 Left Rail Assembly 7P28097 Guide Assembly 0P25175 Slide Assembly 97P2959 Rail Hardware Rack Latch Bracket Assembly...

  • Page 92: Internal Cables

    Internal Cables The following diagram shows the system cable connections. Index Number FRU Part Units Per Description Number Assembly System Unit 97P2313 Media Bay Chassis 53B4483 Operator Panel Power Cable 53P6230 Operator Panel 97P2342 Fan Cable 97P2304 Fan Tray 296/C3 and 296/E3 Parts Guide...

  • Page 93: Power Cable

    Power Cable Index Part Number Country or Region 1838574 Bahamas, Barbados, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Ecuador, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Japan, Netherlands Antilles, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad, Tobago, U.S.A. (except Chicago), Venezuela 86G7648 Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Cayman Islands, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras,...

  • Page 94: Keyboards And Mouse (White)

    Keyboards and Mouse (White) Index Number Part Number Units Per Description Assembly 93H8120 Keyboard, 101 United States English (ID 103P) 93H8123 Keyboard, 102 Spanish (ID 171) 93H8125 Keyboard, 102 Arabic (ID 238) 08L0904 Keyboard, 102 Belgium French (ID 120) 08L0905 Keyboard, 102 Belgium (ID 120) 93H8134 Keyboard, 102 Greek (ID 319)

  • Page 95: Appendix A. Environmental Notices

    Appendix A. Environmental Notices Product Recycling and Disposal Components of the system unit, such as structural parts and circuit boards, can be recycled where recycling facilities exist. Companies are available to disassemble, reutilize, recycle, or dispose of electronic products. Contact your account representative for more information. This system unit contains parts such as circuit boards, cables, electromagnetic compatibility gaskets and connectors which may contain lead and copper/beryllium alloys that require special handling and disposal at end of life.

  • Page 96: Acoustical Noise Emissions

    Acoustical Noise Emissions The equivalent continuous A-weighted sound pressure level at workstations (emission sound pressure level at the 1-meter bystander positions) does not exceed 70 dB(A). Declared Acoustical Noise Emissions Product Configuration Declared A-Weighted Sound Power Level, LWAd (B) Operating Idling 6E3 (Deskside) 6C3 (Rack Drawer)

  • Page 97: Appendix B. Notices

    Appendix B. Notices This information was developed for products and services offered in the U.S.A. The manufacturer may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this document in other countries. Consult the manufacturer’s representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area.
  • Page 98 296/C3 and 296/E3 Parts Guide...

  • Page 99: Appendix C. System Locations

    Appendix C. System Locations 296/C3 Front View 1 SCSI Media-Device Bay 4 Front Serial Port (RJ-45 Connector) 2 Slimline Media Bay 5 Operator Panel 3 Slimline Media Bay 6 Hot-Swap Disk Drives...
  • Page 100 Rear View 1 Parallel Connector 9 Mouse Connector 2 Serial Connector 3 10 10/100 Gb Ethernet Connector 3 Serial Connector 2 11 Keyboard Connector 4 Test Connector (For Manufacturing 12 Hardware Management Use Only) Console Connector 2 5 PCI-X Slot Access Locations 13 Hardware Management Console Connector 1 6 Serial Connector 1...
  • Page 101 296/E3 Front View 1 Operator Panel 2 Slimline Media Bay 3 Slimline Media Bay 4 SCSI Media-Device Bay 5 Hot-swap disk drives Appendix C. System Locations...
  • Page 102 Rear View 1 Parallel Connector 9 Mouse 2 Keyboard 10 1 Gb Ethernet Connector 3 Serial Connector 2 11 10/100 Gb Ethernet Connector 4 Serial Connector 3 12 Hardware Management Console Connector (HMC 2) 5 Test Connector (For Manufacturing 13 Hardware Management Use Only) Console Connector (HMC 1)

  • Page 103: Power Supply Locations (296/C3 And 296/E3)

    Power Supply Locations (296/C3 and 296/E3) Each power supply has three LEDs. The amber LED on the power supply indicates a problem with the power supply. If a power supply is diagnosed with a cooling problem, the entire power supply must be replaced.

  • Page 104: Fan Locations (296/C3 And 296/E3)

    Fan Locations (296/C3 and 296/E3) The following illustration identifies the system cooling fans. Each fan has one green LED and one amber LED located on top of the fan. A lit amber LED indicates that the fan is not operating correctly. 1 Cooling Fan 1 3 Cooling Fan 3 2 Cooling Fan 2...

  • Page 105: System Backplane Locations (296/C3 And 296/E3)

    System Backplane Locations (296/C3 and 296/E3) The following illustration of the system backplane identifies the primary connectors used in your system. V3 V2 P1 P4 J0B J1B 1 Media Backplane 15 2.5V Voltage Regulator Module (V2) 2 Memory DIMM 5, J0A 16 (Hardware Management Console) 3 Memory DIMM 6, J0B 17 Primary Power Supply V2...

  • Page 106: Pci-X Slot Locations (296/C3 And 296/E3)

    PCI-X Slot Locations (296/C3 and 296/E3) Six PCI-X slots are available. Slots 1, 4, 5, and 6 are 64-bit capable at 133 MHz, 3.3 volts. Slots 2 and 3 are 32-bit capable at 66 MHz, 3.3 volts. All slots have hot-swap capabilities. The slots are numbered on the rear of the chassis from left to right, 1 through 6.

  • Page 107: Memory Dimm Locations

    Memory DIMM Locations The memory DIMMs used in the system are located on the system backplane. Your system contains 8 memory DIMM slots. Associated with each memory DIMM slot is an LED, which is located on the edge of the system backplane. A lit LED indicates a problem with a specific memory DIMM. For more information on the locations of the system LEDs, go to “System LED Locations”...
  • Page 108 J3B (U0.1-P1-M1) J3A (U0.1-P1-M2) J2B (U0.1-P1-M3) J2A (U0.1-P1-M4) J0A (U0.1-P1-M5) J0B (U0.1-P1-M6) J1A (U0.1-P1-M7) J1B (U0.1-P1-M8) V3 V2 P1 P4 J0B J1B Number Description Location Code Memory slot 1 (J3B) U0.1-P1-M1 Memory slot 2 (J3A) U0.1-P1-M2 Memory slot 3 (J2B) U0.1-P1-M3 Memory slot 4 (J2A) U0.1-P1-M4...

  • Page 109: Operator Panel Component Locations

    Operator Panel Component Locations The following illustration shows the component location on the operator panel. Number Component Name Component Description Operator Panel Display Displays current status of system startup, or diagnostic information in the event of a hardware problem. Front Serial Connector (FS1) Serial port uses RJ-45 connector.

  • Page 110: Scsi Ids And Bay Locations

    SCSI IDs and Bay Locations The following illustrations show the SCSI bay locations for the 296/C3 and 296/E3. Note: One disk drive backplane is standard in the 296/C3 and 296/E3; a second backplane can be added. In the following figure, the systems are shown fully populated with two backplanes and eight disk drives.

  • Page 111: 296/E3

    296/E3 Index Drive Name SCSI ID Operator Panel Diskette Drive Location code U0.1-P1-X1-D1 for a diskette drive or or IDE Optical Drive U0.1-P1-X1/Q6-A1 for an optical drive IDE CD-ROM (Default) IDE (Non-SCSI) or IDE DVD-ROM (Optional) Tape Drive (Optional) SCSI ID 0 SCSI DVD-RAM (Optional) SCSI ID 0 Disk Drive 1...

  • Page 112: System Led Locations

    System LED Locations The following illustration shows the system LED locations for the 296/C3 and 296/E3. Pointers in the illustration to grey dots represent amber LEDs. Pointers to black dots represent green LEDs. Front View Top View Rear View = Green LED = Amber LED 1 Disk Drive LEDs 7 Power Supply LEDs...

  • Page 113: Appendix D. Component And Attention Leds

    Appendix D. Component and Attention LEDs This chapter contains information about component LEDs, which assist in identifying failing components in your system. The LEDs are located either on the component itself or on the carrier of the component (for example, memory card, fan, memory module, CPU).
  • Page 114 Unit Location Viewable Blink (FRU) Function Location Color Power and Packaging LEDs Voltage Card Internal Amber Normal Identify Regulator Identify Module 296/C3 and 296/E3 Parts Guide...

  • Page 115: Index

    Index disk drives, hot-swap (continued) installation 57 acoustical removal 55 noise replacement 57 emissions 80 disk drives, power off adapter dividers 33 installation 58 removal 33 removal 58 replacing 34 replacement 58 adapter-divider light pipes documentation removing 35 AIX 31 replacing 35 drawer release latch bracket 10 adapters, PCI 17...
  • Page 116 installation procedures parts disk drive bezel 52 296/C3 74 disk drives, hot-swap 57 296/E3 75 disk drives, power off 58 information 71 hot-pluggable PCI adapters 28 keyboard 78 non-hot-pluggable PCI adapters 20 mouse 78 power supply 68 system 72 SCSI media devices 49 PCI adapter dividers 33 internal cables 76 removal 33...
  • Page 117 removal procedures (continued) Slimline media devices (continued) SCSI media devices 48 removal 46 service access cover (296/C3) 12 replacement 46 service access cover (296/E3) 13 starting the system 8 service processor assembly 36 with a hardware management console 8 Slimline media devices 46 without a hardware management console 8 replacement procedures static-sensitive devices 4...
  • Page 118 296/C3 and 296/E3 Parts Guide...
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  • Page 123 Utiliser les marques de découpe pour obtenir les étiquettes. Use the cut marks to get the labels. ESCALA PL 240 Your Guide to Removing, Replacing, and Installing Parts 86 A1 13EM 00 ESCALA PL 240 Your Guide to Removing, Replacing, and Installing Parts 86 A1 13EM 00 ESCALA...

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