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IBM eServer 445 xSeries Hardware Maintenance Manual And Troubleshooting Manual (324 pages)

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Brand: IBM | Category: Server | Size: 24 MB

About this Manual

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Chapter 1. General Information

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- Related Publications
  12
- Notices and Statements Used in this Book
  12
- Features and Specifications
  13
- Server Controls and Indicators
  14
  - Front View
    14
  - Rear View
    16
- Server Power Features
  19
  - Turning on the Server
    19
  - Turning off the Server
    20
- IBM Director
  21
- The Updatexpress Program
  22
Chapter 2. Configuration

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Chapter 3. Diagnostics

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- General Checkout
  71
- Diagnostic Tools Overview
  73
- Post
  73
  - POST in a Partitioned Environment
    73
  - Error Logs
    75
  - Light Path Diagnostics
    75
  - Diagnostic Programs and Error Messages
    78
  - Text Messages
    79
  - Starting the Diagnostic Programs
    80
  - Viewing the Test Log
    81
  - Viewing the System Error Log
    81
- Verifying Scalability and RXE Cabling
  82
  - Scalability Cabling
    83
  - RXE Cabling
    83
  - Testing the Scalability and RXE Cabling
    84
- Recovering BIOS Code
  85
- Ethernet Controller Troubleshooting
  86
Chapter 4. Installing Options

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- Installation Guidelines
  89
- Working Inside the Server with Power on
  89
- Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
  90
- System Reliability Considerations
  90
- Major Components of the Xseries 445
  91
- Opening the Cover
  92
- Removing and Replacing the Bezel
  93
- Removing and Replacing a Hot-Swap Power Supply
  94
- PCI and PCI-X Adapters
  96
- Installing or Replacing a Drive
  104
  - Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drive
    104
  - Diskette Drive
    105
  - DVD-ROM Drive
    106
- SMP Expansion Module
  107
  - Removing and Installing the SMP Expansion Module and Cover
    108
  - Memory Modules
    115
    
    Active Memory
    117
    
    Removing and Replacing Dimms
    118
  - Installing and Replacing a Microprocessor
    126
- Replacing and Troubleshooting Fans
  132
  - Replacing Fans 1 and 2
    132
  - Replacing Fans 3 and 4
    133
- Closing the Cover
  135
- Connecting the Cables
  136
  - SMP Expansion Port Cabling
    137
  - RXE Expansion and Management Port Cabling
    143
- Scalable Partitions
  150
  - Creating a Scalable Partition
    151
  - Deleting a Scalable Partition
    153
- Power Cabling
  153
- SCSI Cabling
  153
- USB Cabling
  154
- Video Cabling
  154
- Mouse Cabling
  154
- Keyboard Cabling
  154
- Gigabit Ethernet Cabling
  154
- Remote Supervisor Adapter Cabling
  154
Chapter 5. I/O Connectors and Indicators

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- Universal Serial Bus Ports
  156
  - USB Cables and Hubs
    156
  - USB-Port Connectors
    156
  - Keyboard Connector
    156
  - Video Connector
    156
- Auxiliary-Device (Pointing Device) Connector
  157
- RXE Expansion Port
  157
- SMP Expansion Port
  157
- Serial Port
  157
- Remote Supervisor Adapter Communication Ports
  158
  - Remote Supervisor Adapter II-EXA Connectors and Leds
    158
  - Remote Supervisor Adapter Connectors and Leds
    159
- Gigabit Ethernet Port
  160
- Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet Controller
  160
- Ethernet Port Connector
  161
Chapter 6. FRU Information (Service Only)

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- Replacing the Battery
  164
- Thermal Grease
  167
- PCI Brick
  168
- Center Plane
  169
  - Center Plane Connectors, Jumpers and Leds
    169
  - Center Plane Connectors and Jumpers
    169
  - Center Plane Replacement
    170
  - Center Plane Leds
    170
  - Force Power-On
    170
- PCI-X Board
  172
  - PCI-X Board Internal Connectors and Leds
    172
  - Service Jumpers
    173
  - PCI-X Board Replacement
    174
- I/O Board
  176
  - I/O Board Internal Connectors
    176
  - I/O Board Replacement
    176
- Riser Card and Remote Supervisor Adapter (System Management Board)
  179
- Top Cover Assembly
  182
- Top Power Board
  184
- DASD Backplane
  185
- Media Bay Card
  186
- SMP Board
  187
  - SMP Expansion Module Switches and Connectors
    188
  - SMP Expansion Module Leds
    189
- AC Box Assembly Mechanism
  190
- Media Extract Mechanism
  192
- Power/Reset Card Assembly
  193
- Active PCI Assembly
  194
- Light Path Card
  195
Chapter 7. Symptom-To-FRU Index

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- Beep Symptoms
  198
- No Beep Symptoms
  200
- Light Path LED Errors
  200
  - Level 1 Light Path
    200
  - Level 2 Light Path
    201
  - Level 3 Light Path
    203
- System Error Log Entries
  204
- POST/BIOS Messages
  204
- SMI Handler Messages
  205
- Service Processor Messages
  208
- Diagnostic Error Codes
  221
- POST Error Codes
  234
  - 12V Bus Faults
    239
  - Error Symptoms
    240
  - Power LED Errors
    250
- SCSI Error Messages
  252
- Serveraid (ISPR) Error Procedures
  252
- Serveraid Error Codes
  254
- Undetermined Problems
  256
- Problem Determination Tips
  257
Chapter 8. Parts Listing, Type 8870

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- System
  259
- Figure a
  262
- Keyboard Crus
  264
- Power Cord Frus
  265
Chapter 9. Related Service Information

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- Safety Information
  267
  - General Safety
    267
  - Electrical Safety
    268
  - Safety Inspection Guide
    269
  - Handling Electrostatic Discharge-Sensitive Devices
    270
  - Grounding Requirements
    270
  - Safety Notices (Multilingual Translations)
    270
Appendix A. Getting Help and Technical Assistance

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- Before You Call
  309
- Using the Documentation
  309
- Getting Help and Information from the World Wide Web
  310
- Software Service and Support
  310
- Hardware Service and Support
  310
Appendix B. Notices

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Index

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IBM eServer 445 xSeries Hardware Maintenance Manual And Troubleshooting Manual (324 pages)

Table of Contents

About this Manual

Chapter 1. General Information

Chapter 2. Configuration

Chapter 3. Diagnostics

Chapter 4. Installing Options

Chapter 5. I/O Connectors and Indicators

Chapter 6. FRU Information (Service Only)

Chapter 7. Symptom-To-FRU Index

Chapter 8. Parts Listing, Type 8870

Chapter 9. Related Service Information

Appendix A. Getting Help and Technical Assistance

Appendix B. Notices

Index

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Table of Contents

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Chapter 1. Introduction

Chapter 2. Installing Options

Chapter 3. Server Controls, Leds, and Power

Chapter 4. Configuring Your Server

Chapter 5. Updating IBM Director

Chapter 6. Solving Problems

Appendix A. Getting Help and Technical Assistance

Appendix B. IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-07 11/2002

Appendix C. Notices

Index

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