Chapter 1. Introduction; Related Documentation - IBM 8872 - eServer xSeries 460 Service Manual

Chapter 1. Introduction

This Problem Determination and Service Guide contains information to help you
solve problems that might occur in your IBM
or MXE 460 Type 8874 server. It describes the diagnostic tools that come with the
server, error codes and suggested actions, and instructions for replacing failing
components.
Replaceable components are of three types:
v Tier 1 customer replaceable unit (CRU): Replacement of Tier 1 CRUs is your
v Tier 2 customer replaceable unit: You may install a Tier 2 CRU yourself or
v Field replaceable unit (FRU): FRUs must be installed only by trained service
For information about the terms of the warranty and getting service and assistance,
see the Warranty and Support Information document.

Related documentation

In addition to this document, the following documentation also comes with the
server:
v Installation Guide
v User's Guide
v Rack Installation Instructions
v Safety Information
v Warranty and Support Information
Depending on the server model, additional documentation might be included on the
IBM xSeries Documentation CD.
The server might have features that are not described in the documentation that
you received with the server. The documentation might be updated occasionally to
include information about those features, or technical updates might be available to
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responsibility. If IBM installs a Tier 1 CRU at your request, you will be charged for
the installation.
request IBM to install it, at no additional charge, under the type of warranty
service that is designated for your server.
technicians.
This printed document contains instructions for setting up the server and basic
instructions for installing some options.
This document is in Portable Document Format (PDF) on the IBM xSeries
Documentation CD. It provides general information about the server, including
information about features, and how to configure the server. It also contains
detailed instructions for installing, removing, and connecting optional devices that
the server supports.
This printed document contains instructions for installing the server in a rack.
This document is in PDF on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. It contains
translated caution and danger statements. Each caution and danger statement
that appears in the documentation has a number that you can use to locate the
corresponding statement in your language in the Safety Information document.
This document is in PDF on the xSeries Documentation CD. It contains
information about the terms of the warranty and getting service and assistance.
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