Chapter 2. Introduction; Related Documentation - IBM x3250 M3 Problem Determination And Service Manual

Chapter 2. Introduction

This Problem Determination and Service Guide contains information to help you
solve problems that might occur in your IBM
or 4261 server. It describes the diagnostic tools that come with the server, error
codes and suggested actions, and instructions for replacing failing components.
The most recent version of this document is available at http://www.ibm.com/
systems/support/.
Replaceable components are of four types:
v Consumable parts: Purchase and replacement of consumable parts
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 a list of replaceable components for the server, see "Replaceable server
components" on page 119.
For information about the terms of the warranty and getting service and assistance,
see the Warranty Information document that comes with the server.

Related documentation

In addition to this document, the following documentation also comes with the
server:
v Installation and User's Guide
v Rack Installation Instructions
v Safety Information
v Warranty Information
v IBM Environmental Notices and User Guide
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(components, such as printer cartridges, that have depletable life) is your
responsibility. If IBM acquires or installs a consumable part at your request, you
will be charged for the service.
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 document is in Portable Document Format (PDF) on the IBM System x
Documentation CD. It provides general information about setting up and cabling
the server, including information about features, and how to configure the server.
It also contains detailed instructions for installing, removing, and connecting
some 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 System x 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 printed document contains information about the terms of the warranty.
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