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IBM eServer xSeries 455 Type 8855 Hardware Maintenance Manual And Troubleshooting Manual

IBM eServer xSeries 455 Type 8855 Hardware Maintenance Manual And Troubleshooting Manual (280 pages)

Brand: IBM | Category: Server | Size: 21.65 MB

Table of Contents

About this Manual

5
Chapter 1. General Information

11
- Related Publications
  11
- Notices and Statements Used in this Book
  12
- Features and Specifications
  13
- What Your Server Offers
  14
- Active Memory
  15
  - Memory Scrubbing and Memory Protexion
    15
  - Memory Mirroring
    15
  - Hot-Swap Memory
    15
- Server Controls, Leds, and Power
  16
  - Front View
    16
  - Rear View
    17
  - Server Power Features
    19
    
    Turning on the Server
    19
    
    Turning off the Server
    19
Chapter 2. Configuring the Server

21
Chapter 3. Diagnostics

47
- General Checkout
  47
- Diagnostic Tools Overview
  49
- POST Error Codes and Messages
  49
- System-Error Logs
  50
- Light Path Diagnostics Feature
  50
- Diagnostic Display
  52
- Diagnostic Programs, Error Codes, and Messages
  52
  - Text Messages
    52
  - Starting the Amidiag Program
    52
  - Updating the Firmware
    53
  - Amidiag Menus
    54
  - System Diagnostic Tests
    56
  - Processor Tests
    57
  - Memory Diagnostic Tests
    57
  - IDE Device Diagnostic Tests
    58
  - SCSI Diagnostic Tests
    60
  - Video Diagnostic Tests
    63
  - USB Diagnostic Tests
    64
  - Miscellaneous Diagnostic Tests
    71
  - Led Test
    72
  - Options Menu
    74
  - Ethernet Diagnostic Tests
    81
  - Diagnostic Error Code Tables
    81
- Small Computer System Interface (SCSI) Messages
  81
- Recovering SAL/EFI Code
  81
- Clearing a Power-On Password
  83
- Clearing CMOS
  84
- Power Checkout
  84
- Troubleshooting the Ethernet Controller
  85
Chapter 4. Installing Options

87
- Installation Guidelines
  87
- Major Components of the Xseries 455 Server
  89
- Midplane Board Leds
  90
- Processor Board Internal Connectors and Leds
  90
- PCI-X Board Internal Connectors and Leds
  92
- Memory Board Internal Connectors and Leds
  92
- Memory Switch Card Leds
  93
- I/O-Board Internal Connectors
  93
- Opening the Cover
  94
- Removing and Replacing the Bezel
  95
- Removing and Replacing a Hot-Swap Power Supply
  96
- Installing an Adapter
  98
- Cabling a Serveraid Adapter
  101
- Installing a Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drive
  103
- Installing a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive
  104
- Installing Memory
  105
- Hot-Replacing Dimms
  108
- Installing and Replacing a Microprocessor and Power Module
  109
- Replacing and Troubleshooting Fans
  117
  - Replacing Fan 1 or 2
    117
  - Replacing Fan 3 or 4
    118
- Replacing the Battery
  119
- Completing the Installation
  121
  - Closing the Cover
    121
  - Connecting the Cables
    122
    
    Smp Expansion Cabling
    122
    
    Power Cabling
    134
    
    Scsi Cabling
    134
    
    Usb Cabling
    134
    
    Serial Cabling
    134
    
    Video Cabling
    134
    
    Gigabit Ethernet Cabling
    135
  - Updating Your Server Configuration
    135
  - Installing the Server in a Rack
    135
Chapter 5. Field Replaceable Units

137
- Memory-Board Assembly
  137
- Memory Switch Card and Cable
  138
- Processor-Board Assembly
  139
- Microprocessor and Power Module
  141
- Processor-Board VRM
  142
- PCI-X Board Assembly
  143
  - Midplane Board
    145
  - Midplane-Board VRM
    146
  - PCI-X Board
    147
  - Active PCI Assembly
    150
  - I/O Board, Riser Card, and Remote Supervisor Adapter
    151
  - Restoring the Nonvolatile EFI Variables
    155
- Top Cover Assembly
  158
- Top Power Board
  159
- Hard Disk Drive Backplane
  160
- Media Bay Card
  162
- Memory-Board Retaining Latches
  162
- AC Box Assembly Mechanism
  164
- Media-Extract Mechanism
  165
- Power/Reset Card Assembly
  166
- Light Path Card
  167
Chapter 6. Symptom-To-FRU Index

169
- Light Path LED Errors
  169
- System-Error Log Entries
  173
  - SAL/EFI Messages
    173
  - Service Processor Messages
    180
- Diagnostic Error Codes
  185
  - System-Error Codes
    186
  - IDE CD Test Error Codes
    188
  - ATAPI Removables Test Error Codes
    189
  - IDE DVD-ROM Drive Test Error Codes
    191
  - SCSI Test Error Codes
    191
  - Video Test Error Codes
    194
  - USB Test Error Codes
    194
  - Serial Port Test Error Codes
    196
  - Advanced System Management Error Codes
    197
  - Scalability Port and RXE Port Error Codes
    200
  - Memory Test Error Codes
    203
  - LED Error Codes
    205
- Error Symptoms
  206
- Power Supply LED Errors
  210
- Diagnostic Display Error Codes
  211
  - Hardware Status Error Codes
    211
  - SAL/EFI Progress Codes
    213
- SCSI Error Messages
  215
- Ethernet Error Messages
  215
- Undetermined Problems
  215
Chapter 7. Parts Listing Xseries 455 Type 8855

217
- System
  217
- Figure a
  219
- Figure B
  220
- Keyboard Crus
  221
- Power Cord Crus
  222
Appendix A. Getting Help and Technical Assistance

223
- Before You Call
  223
- Using the Documentation
  223
- Getting Help and Information from the World Wide Web
  224
- Software Service and Support
  224
- Hardware Service and Support
  224
Appendix B. Related Service Information

225
- Safety Information
  225
  - General Safety
    225
  - Electrical Safety
    226
  - Safety Inspection Guide
    227
  - Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
    228
  - Grounding Requirements
    228
  - Safety Notices (Multilingual Translations)
    229
Appendix C. Notices

265
Index

273

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