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IBM System x3100 M4 Problem Determination And Service Manual (332 pages)
Type 2582
Brand:
IBM
| Category:
Server
| Size: 17 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
Safety
9
Guidelines for Trained Service Technicians
10
Inspecting for Unsafe Conditions
10
Guidelines for Servicing Electrical Equipment
12
Safety Statements
13
Chapter 1. Start here
21
Diagnosing a Problem
21
Undocumented Problems
23
Chapter 2. Introduction
25
Related Documentation
25
Notices and Statements in this Document
26
Features and Specifications
27
Server Controls, Leds, and Power
31
Front View
31
Rear View
34
Server Power Features
35
Turning off the Server
36
Internal Leds, Connectors, and Jumpers
37
System-Board Internal Connectors
37
System-Board External Connectors
38
System-Board Leds
38
System-Board Switches and Jumpers
39
Chapter 3. Diagnostics
43
Diagnostic Tools
43
Event Logs
44
Viewing Event Logs through the Setup Utility
44
Viewing Event Logs Without Restarting the Server
44
Clearing the Event Logs
46
Post
46
POST Error Codes
46
System-Event Log
59
Integrated Management Module II (IMM2) Error Messages
59
Checkout Procedure
100
About the Checkout Procedure
100
Performing the Checkout Procedure
101
Troubleshooting Tables
102
DVD Drive Problems
102
General Problems
103
Hard Disk Drive Problems
103
Intermittent Problems
104
Keyboard, Mouse, or Pointing-Device Problems
105
Memory Problems
106
Microprocessor Problems
106
Monitor or Video Problems
107
Optional-Device Problems
109
Power Problems
110
Serial Port Problems
111
Serverguide Problems
111
Software Problems
112
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port Problems
113
Diagnostic Programs and Messages
114
Running the Diagnostic Programs
114
Diagnostic Text Messages
115
Viewing the Test Log
115
Diagnostic Messages
115
Recovering the Server Firmware
162
Automated Boot Recovery (ABR)
164
Three Boot Failure
164
Solving Power Problems
165
Solving Ethernet Controller Problems
166
Solving Undetermined Problems
167
Problem Determination Tips
168
Chapter 4. Parts Listing, System X3100 M4 Type 2582
171
Replaceable Server Components
171
Product Recovery Cds
179
Power Cords
179
Chapter 5. Removing and Replacing Server Components
183
Installation Guidelines
183
System Reliability Guidelines
184
Working Inside the Server with the Power on
185
Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
185
Returning a Device or Component
185
Removing and Replacing Consumable Parts and Tier 1 Crus
186
Removing the Side Cover
186
Installing the Side Cover
187
Removing the Bezel
189
Installing the Bezel
191
Removing the Lower Bezel
191
Installing the Lower Bezel
193
Removing the Upper Bezel
194
Installing the Upper Bezel
195
Removing a Serveraid Adapter
196
Installing a Serveraid Adapter
198
Removing and Installing Internal Drives
202
Removing a DVD Drive
204
Installing a DVD Drive
205
Removing a Tape Drive
208
Installing a Tape Drive
210
Installing a Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drive
219
Removing a Memory Module
220
Installing a Memory Module
223
Removing the System Battery
227
Installing the System Battery
229
Removing the Rear System Fan
231
Installing the Rear System Fan
233
Removing the Hard Disk Drive Fan Duct
234
Installing the Hard Disk Drive Fan Duct
235
Removing and Replacing Consumable Parts
236
Removing and Replacing Tier 2 Crus
237
Removing the Simple-Swap Backplate
237
Installing the Simple-Swap Backplate
239
Removing the Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drive Backplane
242
Installing the Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drive Backplane
244
Removing the Front-Panel Assembly
246
Installing the Front-Panel Assembly
248
Removing the Front USB Connector Assembly
250
Installing the Front USB Connector Assembly
253
Removing the Rear Adapter Retention Bracket
256
Installing the Rear Adapter Retention Bracket
257
Removing the Hard Disk Drive Cage
257
Installing the Hard Disk Drive Cage
258
Removing the Non-Hot-Swap Power Supply
259
Installing the Non-Hot-Swap Power Supply
262
Removing the Hot-Swap Power Supply
263
Installing the Hot-Swap Power Supply
265
Removing the Hot-Swap Power Supply Cage
267
Installing the Hot-Swap Power Supply Cage
269
Removing and Replacing Frus
270
Removing the Microprocessor and Heat Sink
270
Installing a Microprocessor and Heat Sink
274
Thermal Grease
277
Removing the System Board
278
Installing the System Board
281
Chapter 6. Configuration Information and Instructions
287
Updating the Firmware
287
Configuring the Server
288
Using the Serverguide Setup and Installation CD
289
Installing Your Operating System Without Using Serverguide
290
Using the Setup Utility
291
Using the Boot Manager Program
295
Starting the Backup Server Firmware
295
Using the Integrated Management Module II (IMM2)
295
Using Ipmitool
296
Managing Tools and Utilities with IMM2 and IBM System X Server Firmware
296
Resetting the IMM2 with the Setup Utility
297
LAN over USB
298
Resolving Conflicts with the Imm2 Lan over Usb Interface
299
Configuring the Lan over Usb Interface Manually
299
Installing Device Drivers
299
Enabling the Intel Gigabit Ethernet Utility Program
301
Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet Controller
301
Enabling and Configuring Serial over LAN (SOL)
301
Using the LSI Configuration Utility Program
302
Starting the Lsi Configuration Utility Program
303
Creating a Software RAID Array of Hard Disk Drives
304
Disable a Software RAID Array of Hard Disk Drives
305
IBM Advanced Settings Utility Program
305
Updating IBM Systems Director
306
Updating the Universal Unique Identifier (UUID)
306
Updating the DMI/SMBIOS Data
309
Appendix A. Getting Help and Technical Assistance
313
Before You Call
313
Using the Documentation
314
Getting Help and Information from the World Wide Web
314
How to Send Dynamic System Analysis Data to IBM
314
Creating a Personalized Support Web Page
314
Software Service and Support
314
Hardware Service and Support
315
IBM Taiwan Product Service
315
Appendix B. Notices
317
Trademarks
317
Important Notes
318
Particulate Contamination
319
Documentation Format
319
Telecommunication Regulatory Statement
320
Electronic Emission Notices
320
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
320
Industry Canada Class a Emission Compliance Statement
320
Avis de Conformité À la Réglementation D'industrie Canada
320
Australia and New Zealand Class a Statement
320
European Union EMC Directive Conformance Statement
321
Germany Class a Statement
321
VCCI Class a Statement
322
Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA) Statement
322
Korea Communications Commission (KCC) Statement
322
Russia Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Class a Statement
323
People's Republic of China Class a Electronic Emission Statement
323
Taiwan Class a Compliance Statement
323
Index
325
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IBM System x3100 M4 Installation And User Manual (108 pages)
Type 2582
Brand:
IBM
| Category:
Server
| Size: 2 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
Safety
9
Chapter 1. The System X3100 M4 Server
19
The IBM System X Documentation CD
21
Hardware and Software Requirements
21
Using the Documentation Browser
21
Related Documentation
22
Notices and Statements in this Document
23
Features and Specifications
23
What Your Server Offers
26
Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability
28
IBM Systems Director
29
The Updatexpress System Packs
30
Server Controls, Leds, and Power
30
Front View
31
Rear View
32
Server Power Features
33
Chapter 2. Installing Optional Devices
35
Instructions for IBM Business Partners
35
Server Components
36
System-Board Internal Connectors
37
System-Board External Connectors
37
System-Board Switches and Jumpers
38
System-Board Leds
39
Installation Guidelines
40
System Reliability Guidelines
41
Working Inside the Server with the Power on
41
Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
41
Removing the Side Cover
43
Removing the Bezel
43
Removing the Microprocessor and Heat Sink
44
Installing a Memory Module
46
Unbuffered Dimms (Udimms)
47
Installing Drives
50
Installing a DVD Drive
51
Installing a Tape Drive
54
Installing a Simple-Swap Hard Disk Drive
56
Power and Signal Cables for Internal Drives
58
Installing a Serveraid Adapter
59
Installing a Microprocessor and Heat Sink
62
Thermal Grease
64
Installing the Power Supply
65
Completing the Installation
66
Installing the Bezel
67
Installing the Side Cover
67
Connecting the Cables
69
Updating the Server Configuration
69
Connecting External Devices
69
Chapter 3. Configuring the Server
71
Using the Setup Utility
72
Starting the Setup Utility
72
Setup Utility Menu Choices
72
Passwords
75
Using the Boot Manager Program
76
Starting the Backup Server Firmware
76
Using the Integrated Management Module II
77
Using Ipmitool
77
Managing Tools and Utilities with IMM2 and IBM System X Server Firmware
77
Using IBM Advanced Settings Utility (ASU)
78
Using IBM Flash Utilities and Update Utilities
78
Resetting the IMM2 with the Setup Utility
78
LAN over USB
79
Potential Conflicts with the LAN over USB Interface
80
Resolving Conflicts with the IMM2 LAN over USB Interface
80
Configuring the LAN over USB Interface Manually
80
Installing Device Drivers
80
Installing the Lan over Usb Linux Device Driver
81
Using the Serverguide Setup and Installation CD
82
Serverguide Features
82
Setup and Configuration Overview
83
Typical Operating-System Installation
83
Installing Your Operating System Without Using Serverguide
84
Enabling the Intel Gigabit Ethernet Utility Program
84
Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet Controller
84
Enabling and Configuring Serial over LAN (SOL)
85
UEFI Update and Configuration
85
Using LSI Configuration Utility Program
86
Starting the LSI Configuration Utility Program
86
Formatting a Hard Disk Drive
87
Creating a RAID Array of Hard Disk Drives
87
Creating a Software RAID Array of Hard Disk Drives
87
Disable a Software RAID Array of Hard Disk Drives
88
IBM Advanced Settings Utility Program
88
Updating IBM Systems Director
89
Appendix A. Getting Help and Technical Assistance
91
Before You Call
91
Using the Documentation
91
Getting Help and Information from the World Wide Web
91
Software Service and Support
92
Hardware Service and Support
92
IBM Taiwan Product Service
92
Appendix B. Notices
93
Trademarks
93
Important Notes
94
Particulate Contamination
95
Documentation Format
95
Telecommunication Regulatory Statement
96
Electronic Emission Notices
96
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
96
Industry Canada Class a Emission Compliance Statement
96
Avis de Conformité À la Réglementation D'industrie Canada
96
Australia and New Zealand Class a Statement
96
European Union EMC Directive Conformance Statement
97
Germany Class a Statement
97
VCCI Class a Statement
98
Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA) Statement
98
Korean Class a Warning Statement
98
Russia Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Class a Statement
99
People's Republic of China Class a Electronic Emission Statement
99
Taiwan Class a Compliance Statement
99
Index
101
IBM System x3100 M4 Product Manual (36 pages)
single socket tower server
Brand:
IBM
| Category:
Server
| Size: 1 MB
Table of Contents
Key Features
2
Locations of Key Components
4
Standard Specifications
6
Standard Models
8
Express Models
9
Processor Options
10
Memory Options
11
Internal Disk Storage Options
12
Internal Backup Units
14
Optical Drives
14
I/O Expansion Options
15
Network Adapters
16
Storage Host Bus Adapters
17
Pcie SSD Adapters
17
Power Supplies
17
Integrated Virtualization
17
Remote Management
18
Supported Operating Systems
19
Physical and Electrical Specifications
20
Warranty Options
21
Regulatory Compliance
22
External Disk Storage Expansion
22
External Disk Storage Systems
24
External Backup Units
25
Top-Of-Rack Ethernet Switches
26
Uninterruptible Power Supply Units
27
Power Distribution Units
28
Racks Cabinets
30
Rack Options
31
Related Publications and Links
33
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IBM System x3100 M4 Product Manual (29 pages)
Brand:
IBM
| Category:
Server
| Size: 2 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
15
Product Overview
15
Selling Features
15
Key Features
17
Key Options
22
X3250 M4 Images
23
X3250 M4 Specifications
24
The Bottom Line
27
Server Comparison Chart
28
For more Information
29
Legal Information
29
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