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IBM xSeries 240 8RY Hardware Maintenance Manual

IBM xSeries 240 8RY Hardware Maintenance Manual (268 pages)

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

Table of Contents

English

7
- About this Supplement
  5
- Important Safety Information
  5
- Online Support
  6
  - Table of Contents
    7
- Xseries 240
  9
  - General Checkout
    14
  - Diagnostic Tools
    17
    
    Diagnostic Programs
    18
    
    Running Diagnostic Programs
    18
    
    Power-On Self-Test (POST)
    20
    
    Viewing the Test Log
    20
    
    Light Path Diagnostics
    21
    
    POST Beep Codes
    21
    
    Diagnostic Error Messages
    24
    
    Error Messages
    24
    
    Option Diskettes
    24
    
    POST Error Messages
    24
    
    Recovering BIOS
    24
    
    Software-Generated Error Messages
    24
    
    System Error Log
    24
  - Features
    26
  - Configuring the Server
    28
    
    Configuration Overview
    29
    
    The System Configuration Utility Program
    30
    
    Using the System Configuration Utility Main Menu
    32
    
    Devices and I/O Ports
    33
    
    Product Data
    33
    
    System Card Data
    33
    
    System Information
    33
    
    System Summary
    33
    
    Date and Time
    34
    
    System Security
    35
    
    Using the Power-On Password Menu
    35
    
    Using the Administrator Password Menu
    37
    
    Defining a System Owner's Name
    38
    
    Advanced Setup
    39
    
    Processor Serial Number Access
    39
    
    Start Options
    39
    
    Cache Control
    40
    
    Core Chipset Control
    40
    
    MPS Version Control
    40
    
    PCI Slot/Device Information
    40
    
    Event/Error Logs
    41
    
    Memory Settings
    41
    
    POST Error Log
    41
    
    Save Settings
    41
    
    System Event/Error Log
    41
    
    System Service Processor Settings
    41
    
    Exit Setup
    42
    
    Load Default Settings
    42
    
    Restore Settings
    42
    
    Configuring Options
    43
    
    Resolving Configuration Conflicts
    44
    
    Resolving Hardware Configuration Conflicts
    44
    
    Resolving Software Configuration Conflicts
    45
    
    Configure/View Host Adapter Settings
    46
    
    Scsiselect Utility Program Choices
    46
    
    Starting the Scsiselect Utility Program
    46
    
    Using the Scsiselect Utility Program
    46
    
    SCSI Disk Utilities
    47
    
    Performing a Low-Level Disk Format
    48
    
    Starting the Low-Level Format Program
    48
    
    When to Use the Low-Level Format Program
    48
    
    Configuring the Ethernet Controller
    50
    
    Failover for Redundant Ethernet
    50
    
    Configuring for Failover
    51
    
    Special Considerations When Combining Failover and Hot-Plug Functions
    51
    
    Windows NT Server
    52
    
    Windows NT Server Hot-Plug Setup
    52
    
    Windows NT Server Failover Setup
    53
    
    Intranetware
    54
  - Additional Service Information
    56
    
    Checking the System for Damage
    57
    
    After Dropping It
    57
    
    After Spilling Liquid on It
    57
    
    Bypassing an Unknown Power-On Password
    58
    
    Changing the Hardware Configuration Setup
    59
    
    Changing the Software Configuration Setup
    59
    
    Resolving Configuration Conflicts
    59
    
    Specifications
    60
    
    Network Connection Problems
    62
    
    Troubleshooting the Ethernet Controller
    62
    
    Ethernet Controller Troubleshooting Chart
    63
    
    Updating Device Records and Reconfiguring the Server
    65
  - Systems Management Software
    67
    
    Installing Device Drivers
    69
    
    Device-Driver Installation Instructions
    69
    
    Required Device Drivers
    69
    
    Configuring the Advanced System Management Hardware Without
    72
    
    Alert Settings
    73
    
    Dial In/Out Settings
    73
    
    General Settings
    74
    
    Modem Settings
    74
    
    Network Settings
    74
    
    Using the System Management Processor Without Netfinity Manager
    76
    
    Establishing a Direct Connection to the System Management Processor
    77
    
    System Management Processor Menus
    78
    
    System Power Menu Selections
    79
    
    Boot Menu Selections
    80
    
    Using Remote Video Mode to Monitor and Access POST
    82
    
    Setting up and Using the Advanced System Management Interconnect Network
    85
    
    Advanced System Management Interconnect Alert Forwarding
    86
    
    Sample Advanced System Management Interconnect Configurations
    87
  - Locations/Removals
    90
    
    Controls and Indicators
    91
    
    Rack Model
    91
    
    Tower Model
    91
    
    Operator Information Panel
    93
    
    Input/Output Connectors and Expansion Slots
    95
    
    Tower Model
    95
    
    Rack Model
    96
    
    Power Backplane/Backplate Assembly Removal
    99
    
    Power Supplies
    100
    
    Rack Model
    100
    
    Tower Model
    100
    
    Air Circulation
    101
    
    Before You Begin Installing Options
    101
    
    Working Inside a Xseries 240 Server with Power on
    103
    
    Preparing to Install Options
    104
    
    Removing the Left-Side Cover (Tower Model)
    107
    
    Removing the Cover (Rack Model)
    108
    
    Removing the Server Door (Tower Model)
    109
    
    Rack Model
    110
    
    Removing the Trim Bezel
    110
    
    Tower Model
    110
    
    Working with Adapters
    111
    
    Leds for Hot-Plug PCI Slots
    112
    
    Adapter Considerations
    113
    
    Enabling Hot-Plug PCI Support
    114
    
    Installing a Hot-Plug PCI Adapter
    114
    
    Installing a Non-Hot-Plug Adapter
    118
    
    Special Considerations for Installing a RAID Adapter
    120
    
    Verifying Compatibility between Network Adapters and Device Drivers
    120
    
    Installing a Microprocessor Kit and VRM
    121
    
    Installing Memory-Module Kits
    125
    
    Installing Internal Drives
    128
    
    Internal Drive Bays
    128
    
    Rack Model
    128
    
    Tower Model
    128
    
    SCSI Drives
    130
    
    Preinstallation Steps (All Bays)
    131
    
    SCSI Ids
    131
    
    Termination (Internal SCSI Devices)
    131
    
    Installing a Non-Hot-Swap Drive
    132
    
    Installing a Drive in a Hot-Swap Bay
    133
    
    Replacing a Drive in a Hot-Swap Bay
    136
    
    Installing a Hot-Swap Power Supply
    139
    
    Removing a Hot-Swap Power Supply
    141
    
    Replacing a Hot-Swap Fan Assembly
    143
    
    Completing the Installation
    145
    
    Completing the Tower Model Installation
    145
    
    Completing the Rack Model Installation
    148
    
    Cabling Requirements
    150
    
    Connecting External Options
    150
    
    Connecting External SCSI Devices
    150
    
    Input/Output Ports and Connectors
    150
    
    Installation Procedure
    150
    
    Setting SCSI Ids for External Devices
    150
    
    Serial Ports
    151
    
    Management Port C
    152
    
    Parallel Port
    152
    
    Keyboard Port
    153
    
    Video Port
    153
    
    Auxiliary-Device (Pointing Device) Port
    154
    
    SCSI Ports
    154
    
    Ethernet Port
    155
    
    Universal Serial Bus Ports
    156
    
    Installing a Server in a Rack Enclosure
    157
    
    Installing the Rack Model in a Rack Enclosure
    157
    
    Preparing to Install the Server in a Rack Enclosure
    157
    
    Preparing the Rack Enclosure
    158
    
    Installing the Server
    160
    
    Replacing the Battery
    165
    
    Changing Jumper Positions
    167
    
    Two-Pin Jumper Blocks
    167
    
    Three-Pin Jumper Blocks
    168
    
    System Board Component Locations
    169
    
    System Board Jumpers
    171
    
    System Board/Backplane Assembly Removal
    172
    
    Processor Board Component Locations
    173
    
    Processor Board Jumper and Switches
    174
    
    Processor Board/Backplate Removal
    175
    
    SCSI Backplane Combo/Backplate Assembly Removal
    176
    
    Inventory List
    177
    
    Tower-To-Rack Conversion Kit
    177
    
    What You will Need
    177
    
    Installing the Conversion Kit on the Server
    178
    
    Installing the Server in the Rack Enclosure
    189
    
    Preparing the Rack Enclosure
    189
    
    Installing the Server
    191
  - Symptom-To-FRU Index
    197
    
    Status Leds
    198
    
    Power Supply Leds
    198
    
    Diagnostics Panel Leds
    199
    
    Beep Symptoms
    200
    
    No Beep Symptoms
    204
    
    Diagnostic Error Codes
    205
    
    Error Symptoms
    211
    
    POST Error Codes
    212
  - Undetermined Problems
    218
    
    SCSI Error Codes
    218
    
    Ethernet Controller Messages
    220
    
    Novell Netware or Intranetware Server ODI Driver Messages
    220
    
    NDIS 2.01 (OS/2) Driver Messages
    222
    
    NDIS 4.0 (Windows NT) Driver Messages
    223
    
    UNIX Messages
    224
  - Parts Listing Xseries 240
    226
    
    System
    227
    
    Cables
    228
    
    Keyboards
    229
    
    Power Cords
    230
Português

231
- Related Service Information
  231
  - Safety Information
    232
  - General Safety
    257
  - Electrical Safety
    258
  - Safety Inspection Guide
    259
  - Handling Electrostatic Discharge-Sensitive Devices
    260
  - Laser Compliance Statement
    261
  - Grounding Requirements
    261
  - Send Us Your Comments
    264
  - Problem Determination Tips
    265
  - Notices
    266
  - Trademarks
    266

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