User Manuals: IBM System x3850 Rackmount Server

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IBM System x3850 Configuration And Options Manual (548 pages)

IBM eServer Configuration and Options Guide

Brand: IBM | Category: Server | Size: 8 MB

Table of Contents
3
Summary of Changes
5
Information Sources
7
Intellistation Video Adapter Selection Guide
9
Chapter 1. Intellistation M Pro 6218

11
Chapter 2. Intellistation Z Pro 62

23
Chapter 3. Intellistation Z Pro 9228

39
Chapter 4. Intellistation a Pro 6217

47
Chapter 5. Xseries 100

61
Chapter 6. Xseries 206M

67
Chapter 7. Xseries 226

87
Chapter 8. Xseries 236

113
Chapter 9. Xseries 306M

123
Chapter 10. Xseries 336

137
Chapter 11. Xseries 346

151
Chapter 12. System X3400

171
Chapter 13. System X3400

173
Chapter 14. System X3500

191
Chapter 15. System X3550

201
Chapter 16. System X3650

215
Chapter 17. System X3650 T

223
Chapter 18. System X3800 and Xseries 260

229
Chapter 19. System X3850 and Xseries

241
Chapter 20. System X3950 and Xseries 460

255
Chapter 21. Datacenter Solution Program

273
Chapter 22. Eserver 326M

295
Chapter 23. Bladecenter

305
Chapter 24. Bladecenter

313
- Chassis 8677
  321
Chapter 26. Bladecenter H 8852

329
Chapter 27. Bladecenter HS20

341
Chapter 28. Bladecenter HS20

351
Chapter 29. Bladecenter ® HS21

355
Chapter 30. Bladecenter ® HS40

357
Chapter 31. Bladecenter ® JS20

361
Chapter 32. Bladecenter ® JS21

367
Chapter 33. Bladecenter ® LS20

369
Chapter 34. Blade Server Storage and I/O

375
- Expansion
  375
Chapter 35. Vmware Offerings

379
Chapter 36. Xseries Network Operating System Offerings

389
Chapter 37. IBM and Third Party Software Applications

401
Chapter 38. EXP400 Storage Expansion Unit

417
Chapter 39. EXP420 Storage Expansion Unit

419
- System
  425
Chapter 43. System Storage DS4200 Disk

433
Chapter 44. Totalstorage DS4300 Disk

437
Chapter 45. Totalstorage DS4500 Disk

443
Chapter 40 . Totalstorage DS300 Disk Appendix B. External Tape and Tape Library

447
Chapter 41 . Totalstorage DS400 Disk Appendix C. UPS Runtime Estimate

447
- System
  447
Chapter 46. Totalstorage DS4700 Disk

447
Chapter 47. Totalstorage DS4800 Disk

451
Chapter 48. Totalstorage DS4000 EXP100 Storage Expansion Unit

455
Chapter 49. Totalstorage DS4000 EXP710

457
Chapter 50. Totalstorage DS4000 EXP810 Storage Expansion Unit

459
Chapter 51. Additional Fibre Channel Components

461
Chapter 52. External Storage Configuration

465
- Examples
  465
Chapter 53. Rack Cabinets and Options

469
Chapter 54. Rack Console Options

479
Chapter 55. Xseries Rack Power Configurator

485
- Enterprise Racks
  488
- Part 2. Appendixes
  501
Appendix A. Internal Tape Drive Attributes

503
- Tape Libraries
  507
Appendix D. System Management Overview

523
Appendix D. System Management Overview

525
Appendix D. System Management Overview

527
Appendix E. Xseries I/O Option Attributes

531
Appendix E. Xseries I/O Option Attributes

533
Appendix F. Bladecenter Power Module Upgrade Guidelines

535
Appendix G. Xseries DC Power and NEBS-Compliant Models

543
- Important Notices
  545

IBM System x3850 Service Manual (192 pages)

Problem Determination and Service Guide

Brand: IBM | Category: Server | Size: 11 MB

Table of Contents
5
Safety

9
- Guidelines for Trained Service Technicians
  10
  - Inspecting for Unsafe Conditions
    10
  - Guidelines for Servicing Electrical Equipment
    10
- Safety Statements
  12
Chapter 1. Introduction

17
- Related Documentation
  17
- Notices and Statements in this Document
  18
- Features and Specifications
  19
- Server Controls, Leds, and Connectors
  20
  - Front View
    20
  - Rear View
    22
- System-Board Layouts
  24
  - I/O Board Internal Connectors and Jumpers
    24
  - Memory-Card Connectors
    25
  - Memory-Card Leds
    25
  - Microprocessor-Board Connectors and Leds
    26
  - PCI Board Connectors
    26
  - PCI Board Leds
    27
  - SAS-Backplane Connectors
    27
Chapter 2. Configuration Information and Instructions

29
- Updating the Firmware
  29
- Configuring the Server
  29
Chapter 3. Parts Listing, Type 8864

39
- Server Replaceable Units
  40
- Power Cords
  42
Chapter 4. Removing and Replacing Server Components

45
- Installation Guidelines
  45
- Removing the Cover and Bezel
  47
- Tier 1 CRU Information
  48
  - Battery
    48
  - DVD Drive
    50
  - Hot-Swap Fan
    50
  - Hot-Swap Power Supply
    52
  - Memory Module
    54
    
    Active Memory
    56
    
    Installing Memory Modules
    58
- Tier 2 CRU Information
  64
- Operator Information Panel Assembly
  64
- I/O Board
  65
- PCI Adapter Guide
  66
  - Power-Supply Structure
    67
  - SAS Backplane
    69
- FRU Information
  70
  - Front-Panel Assembly
    70
  - Microprocessor Tray and Microprocessor
    70
    
    Removing and Installing a Microprocessor
    71
    
    Thermal Grease
    74
  - PCI Board Assembly
    75
  - PCI Switch Card Assembly
    76
  - Power Backplane
    77
Chapter 5. Diagnostics

79
- Diagnostic Tools
  79
- Post
  79
  - POST Beep Codes
    80
  - Error Logs
    86
  - POST Error Codes
    88
- Checkout Procedure
  102
  - About the Checkout Procedure
    102
  - Performing the Checkout Procedure
    103
- (Trained Service Technicians Only) Checkpoint Codes
  104
- Problem Isolation Tables
  104
  - CD or DVD Drive Problems
    105
  - General Problems
    105
  - Hard Disk Drive Problems
    106
  - Intermittent Problems
    106
  - Keyboard, Mouse, or Pointing-Device Problems
    107
  - USB Keyboard, Mouse, or Pointing-Device Problems
    108
  - Memory Problems
    109
  - Microprocessor Problems
    110
  - Monitor Problems
    110
  - Optional-Device Problems
    113
  - Power Problems
    114
  - Serial Port Problems
    115
  - Serverguide Problems
    116
  - Software Problems
    116
  - Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port Problems
    117
  - Video Problems
    117
- Light Path Diagnostics
  117
  - Light Path Diagnostic Leds
    120
  - Remind Button
    124
- Power-Supply Leds
  124
- Diagnostic Programs, Messages, and Error Codes
  126
  - Real-Time Diagnostics
    127
  - Running the On-Board Diagnostic Programs
    127
  - Diagnostic Text Messages
    128
  - Viewing the Test Log
    128
  - Diagnostic Error Codes
    128
- Recovering from a BIOS Update Failure
  145
- System-Error Log Messages
  146
- POST and SMI Error Messages
  158
- Solving SCSI Problems
  170
- Solving Power Problems
  171
- Solving Ethernet Controller Problems
  171
- Solving Undetermined Problems
  172
- Problem Determination Tips
  173
- Calling IBM for Service
  174
Appendix A. Getting Help and Technical Assistance

177
- Before You Call
  177
- Using the Documentation
  177
- Getting Help and Information from the World Wide Web
  178
- Software Service and Support
  178
- Hardware Service and Support
  178
- IBM Taiwan Product Service
  178
Appendix B. Notices

179
Index

185

IBM System x3850 Service Manual (188 pages)

Problem Determination and Service Guide

Brand: IBM | Category: Server | Size: 12 MB

Table of Contents
5
Safety

9
- Guidelines for Trained Service Technicians
  10
  - Inspecting for Unsafe Conditions
    10
  - Guidelines for Servicing Electrical Equipment
    10
- Safety Statements
  12
Chapter 1. Introduction

17
- Related Documentation
  17
- Notices and Statements Used in this Document
  18
- Features and Specifications
  19
- Server Controls, Leds, and Connectors
  20
  - Front View
    20
  - Rear View
    22
- System-Board Layouts
  24
  - I/O Board Internal Connectors and Jumpers
    24
  - Memory-Card Connectors
    25
  - Memory-Card Leds
    25
  - Microprocessor-Board Connectors and Leds
    26
  - PCI-X Board Connectors
    26
  - PCI-X Board Leds
    27
  - SAS-Backplane Connectors
    27
Chapter 2. Diagnostics

29
- Diagnostic Tools
  29
- Post
  29
  - POST Beep Codes
    30
  - Error Logs
    34
  - POST Error Codes
    36
  - POST and SMI Error Messages
    50
- Checkout Procedure
  62
  - About the Checkout Procedure
    62
  - Performing the Checkout Procedure
    62
- (Trained Service Technicians Only) Checkpoint Codes
  63
- Problem Isolation Tables
  63
  - CD or DVD Drive Problems
    64
  - General Problems
    65
  - Hard Disk Drive Problems
    65
  - Intermittent Problems
    65
  - Keyboard, Mouse, or Pointing-Device Problems
    66
  - USB Keyboard, Mouse, or Pointing-Device Problems
    67
  - Memory Problems
    68
  - Microprocessor Problems
    69
  - Monitor Problems
    69
  - Optional-Device Problems
    72
  - Power Problems
    73
  - Serial Port Problems
    74
  - Serverguide Problems
    75
  - Software Problems
    75
  - Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port Problems
    76
  - Video Problems
    76
- Light Path Diagnostics
  76
- Light Path Diagnostic Leds
  79
- Remind Button
  83
- Power-Supply Leds
  83
- Diagnostic Programs, Messages, and Error Codes
  85
  - Real-Time Diagnostics
    86
  - Running the On-Board Diagnostic Programs
    86
  - Diagnostic Text Messages
    87
  - Viewing the Test Log
    87
  - Diagnostic Error Codes
    87
- Recovering from a BIOS Update Failure
  104
- System-Error Log Messages
  105
- Solving SCSI Problems
  118
- Solving Power Problems
  118
- Solving Ethernet Controller Problems
  119
- Solving Undetermined Problems
  120
- Calling IBM for Service
  121
Chapter 3. Parts Listing, Type 8863, 7362

123
- Server Replaceable Units
  124
- Alcohol Wipes
  126
- Power Cords
  126
Chapter 4. Removing and Replacing Server Components

129
- Installation Guidelines
  129
- Removing the Cover and Bezel
  131
- Tier 1 CRU Information
  132
  - Battery
    132
  - DVD Drive
    134
  - Hot-Swap Fan
    134
  - Hot-Swap Power Supply
    136
  - Memory Module
    138
    
    Active Memory
    140
    
    Installing Memory Modules
    142
- Tier 2 CRU Information
  148
  - Operator Information Panel Assembly
    148
  - I/O Board
    149
  - PCI-X Adapter Guide
    150
  - Power-Supply Structure
    151
  - SAS Backplane
    152
- FRU Information
  153
  - Front-Panel Assembly
    153
  - Microprocessor Tray and Microprocessor
    154
  - Thermal Grease
    157
  - PCI-X Board Assembly
    158
  - PCI-X Switch Card Assembly
    159
  - Power Backplane
    160
Chapter 5. Configuration Information and Instructions

163
- Updating the Firmware
  163
- Configuring the Server
  163
Appendix A. Getting Help and Technical Assistance

173
- Before You Call
  173
- Using the Documentation
  173
- Getting Help and Information from the World Wide Web
  174
- Hardware Service and Support
  174
- Software Service and Support
  174
Appendix B. Notices

175
Index

181

IBM System x3850 Installation Manual (90 pages)

Installation Guide

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IBM System x3850 User Manual (100 pages)

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IBM System x3850 Specification (4 pages)

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IBM System x3850 Configuration And Options Manual (548 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Intellistation M Pro 6218

Chapter 2. Intellistation Z Pro 62

Chapter 3. Intellistation Z Pro 9228

Chapter 4. Intellistation a Pro 6217

Chapter 5. Xseries 100

Chapter 6. Xseries 206M

Chapter 7. Xseries 226

Chapter 8. Xseries 236

Chapter 9. Xseries 306M

Chapter 10. Xseries 336

Chapter 11. Xseries 346

Chapter 12. System X3400

Chapter 13. System X3400

Chapter 14. System X3500

Chapter 15. System X3550

Chapter 16. System X3650

Chapter 17. System X3650 T

Chapter 18. System X3800 and Xseries 260

Chapter 19. System X3850 and Xseries

Chapter 20. System X3950 and Xseries 460

Chapter 21. Datacenter Solution Program

Chapter 22. Eserver 326M

Chapter 23. Bladecenter

Chapter 24. Bladecenter

Chapter 26. Bladecenter H 8852

Chapter 27. Bladecenter HS20

Chapter 28. Bladecenter HS20

Chapter 29. Bladecenter ® HS21

Chapter 30. Bladecenter ® HS40

Chapter 31. Bladecenter ® JS20

Chapter 32. Bladecenter ® JS21

Chapter 33. Bladecenter ® LS20

Chapter 34. Blade Server Storage and I/O

Chapter 35. Vmware Offerings

Chapter 36. Xseries Network Operating System Offerings

Chapter 37. IBM and Third Party Software Applications

Chapter 38. EXP400 Storage Expansion Unit

Chapter 39. EXP420 Storage Expansion Unit

Chapter 43. System Storage DS4200 Disk

Chapter 44. Totalstorage DS4300 Disk

Chapter 45. Totalstorage DS4500 Disk

Chapter 40 . Totalstorage DS300 Disk Appendix B. External Tape and Tape Library

Chapter 41 . Totalstorage DS400 Disk Appendix C. UPS Runtime Estimate

Chapter 46. Totalstorage DS4700 Disk

Chapter 47. Totalstorage DS4800 Disk

Chapter 48. Totalstorage DS4000 EXP100 Storage Expansion Unit

Chapter 49. Totalstorage DS4000 EXP710

Chapter 50. Totalstorage DS4000 EXP810 Storage Expansion Unit

Chapter 51. Additional Fibre Channel Components

Chapter 52. External Storage Configuration

Chapter 53. Rack Cabinets and Options

Chapter 54. Rack Console Options

Chapter 55. Xseries Rack Power Configurator

Appendix A. Internal Tape Drive Attributes

Appendix D. System Management Overview

Appendix D. System Management Overview

Appendix D. System Management Overview

Appendix E. Xseries I/O Option Attributes

Appendix E. Xseries I/O Option Attributes

Appendix F. Bladecenter Power Module Upgrade Guidelines

Appendix G. Xseries DC Power and NEBS-Compliant Models

IBM System x3850 Service Manual (192 pages)

Table of Contents

Safety

Chapter 1. Introduction

Chapter 2. Configuration Information and Instructions

Chapter 3. Parts Listing, Type 8864

Chapter 4. Removing and Replacing Server Components

Chapter 5. Diagnostics

Appendix A. Getting Help and Technical Assistance

Appendix B. Notices

Index

IBM System x3850 Service Manual (188 pages)

Table of Contents

Safety

Chapter 1. Introduction

Chapter 2. Diagnostics