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IBM eServer 250 xSeries User Reference Manual (186 pages)

Brand: IBM | Category: Server | Size: 3.92 MB

Table of Contents
5
Safety

9
Chapter 1.Introducing The IBM Xseries 250

15
Chapter 2.Arranging Your Workspace

25
- Comfort
  25
  - Glare and Lighting
    25
  - Air Circulation
    26
  - Electrical Outlets and Cable Lengths
    26
Chapter 3.Configuring Your Server

27
- Using the Configuration/Setup Utility Program
  27
- Using the Scsiselect Utility Program
  34
  - Starting the Scsiselect Utility Program
    34
  - Choices Available from the Scsiselect Menu
    34
Chapter 4.Using The Serverguide Cds

37
Chapter 5. Installing Options

43
- Major Components of the Xseries 250 Server
  43
- Component Locations
  45
- Before You Begin
  50
- Removing the Server Top Cover and Bezel
  54
  - Removing the Top Cover
    54
  - Removing the Media-Bay Bezel
    55
- Working with Adapters
  55
- Using the LVD SCSI Backplane
  67
  - Installing a SCSI Repeater Card
    68
- Installing Internal Drives
  74
- Installing Memory-Module Kits
  80
- Installing a Microprocessor Kit
  84
- Installing a Hot-Swap Power Supply
  88
- Replacing a Hot-Swap Fan
  90
- Completing the Installation
  91
- Connecting External Options
  93
- Input/Output Ports
  93
  - Parallel Port
    94
    
    Viewing or Changing the Parallel-Port Assignments
    94
    
    Parallel Port Connector
    95
  - Video Port
    96
  - Keyboard Port
    97
  - Auxiliary-Device (Pointing Device) Port
    97
  - Ultra2 (LVD) SCSI Ports
    98
    
    SCSI Cabling Requirements
    98
    
    SCSI Connector Pin-Number Assignments
    99
    
    Setting SCSI Ids
    99
  - Serial Ports
    101
    
    Serial-Port Connectors
    101
    
    Viewing or Changing the Serial-Port Assignments
    101
  - Universal Serial Bus Ports
    102
    
    USB Cables and Hubs
    102
    
    USB-Port Connectors
    102
  - Ethernet Port
    103
    
    Configuring the Ethernet Controller
    103
    
    Failover for Redundant Ethernet
    103
    
    Ethernet Port Connector
    106
  - Advanced System Management Ports
    106
- Cabling the Server
  107
Chapter 6.Solving Problems

109
- Diagnostic Tools Overview
  109
- Server Support
  110
- Post
  111
  - POST Beep Code Descriptions
    111
  - POST Beep Codes
    113
  - POST Error Messages
    114
  - Event/Error Logs
    124
- Small Computer System Interface Messages
  125
- Diagnostic Programs and Error Messages
  125
  - Text Messages
    126
  - Starting the Diagnostic Programs
    127
  - Viewing the Test Log
    127
  - Diagnostic Error Message Tables
    128
- Recovering the BIOS Code
  138
- Identifying Problems Using Status Leds
  138
  - Power Supply Leds
    139
    
    Diagnostic Panel Leds
    140
    
    Light Path Diagnostics
    141
  - Noncritical Light Path Diagnostics
    144
- Troubleshooting Charts
  144
  - Troubleshooting the Ethernet Controller
    149
    
    Network Connection Problems
    149
    
    Ethernet Controller Troubleshooting Chart
    150
  - Ethernet Controller Messages
    152
    
    Novell Netware or Intranetware Server ODI Driver Messages
    152
    
    NDIS 4.0 (Windows NT) Driver Messages
    154
    
    UNIX Messages
    154
  - Replacing the Battery
    157
  - Getting Help, Service, and Information
    159
    
    Getting Help and Service
    159
    
    Getting Information
    159
    
    Getting Information by Fax
    159
    
    Using the Documentation and Diagnostic Programs
    159
    
    Using the World Wide Web
    159
    
    Calling for Service
    160
    
    Other Services
    162
    
    Purchasing Additional Services
    162
- Appendix A. Product Warranties and Notices
  
  163
  - Warranty Statement
    163
    
    IBM Statement of Limited Warranty
    163
    
    Part 1 - General Terms
    163
    
    Warranty Period
    163
    
    Part 2 - Country-Unique Terms
    165
  - Notices
    171
    
    Edition Notice
    171
    
    Important Notes
    172
    
    Processing Date Data
    172
    
    Trademarks
    172
  - Electronic Emission Notices
    173
    
    Australia and New Zealand Class a Statement
    173
    
    Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
    173
    
    Industry Canada Class a Emission Compliance Statement
    173
    
    European Union EMC Directive Conformance Statement
    174
    
    Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement
    174
    
    Taiwan Electrical Emission Statement
    174
    
    United Kingdom Telecommunications Safety Requirement
    174
  - Power Cords
    175
- Index
  
  177

IBM eServer 250 xSeries Installation Manual (84 pages)

Brand: IBM | Category: Server | Size: 2.64 MB

Server Support
2
Table of Contents
5
Safety

7
Chapter 1.Introduction

13
Chapter 2.Installing Options

19
Chapter 3.Server Power, Controls, and Indicators

51
- Turning on the Server
  51
- Turning off the Server
  52
- Server Controls and Indicators
  53
- Information LED Panel
  55
Chapter 4.Configuring Your Server

57
- Using the Serverguide Cds
  57
- Copyright IBM Corp
  57
Chapter 5.Solving Problems

59
- POST Beep Code Descriptions
  59
- POST Error Messages
  60
- Serverguide Startup Problems
  62
- Troubleshooting Chart
  63
Appendix A. Product Warranties and Notices

67
- Warranty Statement
  67
  - Warranty Period
    67
  - IBM Statement of Limited Warranty
    67
    
    Part 1 - General Terms
    67
    
    Part 2 - Country-Unique Terms
    69
- Notices
  75
  - Edition Notice
    75
  - Processing Date Data
    76
  - Trademarks
    76
  - Important Notes
    76
- Electronic Emission Notices
  77
- Power Cords
  79
Index

81

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IBM eServer 250 xSeries User Reference Manual (186 pages)

Table of Contents

Safety

Chapter 1.Introducing The IBM Xseries 250

Chapter 2.Arranging Your Workspace

Chapter 3.Configuring Your Server

Chapter 4.Using The Serverguide Cds

Chapter 5. Installing Options

Chapter 6.Solving Problems

Appendix A. Product Warranties and Notices

Index

IBM eServer 250 xSeries Installation Manual (84 pages)

Table of Contents

Safety

Chapter 1.Introduction

Chapter 2.Installing Options

Chapter 3.Server Power, Controls, and Indicators

Chapter 4.Configuring Your Server

Chapter 5.Solving Problems

Appendix A. Product Warranties and Notices

Index

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