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IBM XSERIES 255 TYPE 8685 Hardware Maintenance Manual And Troubleshooting Manual (226 pages)

Brand: IBM | Category: Server | Size: 16.31 MB

Important Safety Information
5
Online Support
5
Table of Contents
7
Chapter 1. General Information

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- Related Publications
  11
- Notices and Statements Used in this Book
  12
- Features and Specifications
  13
- Server Controls and Indicators
  14
  - Front View
    14
  - Rear View
    15
  - Turning on the Server
    16
  - Turning off the Server
    18
  - Standby Mode
    18
Chapter 2. Configuration

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Chapter 3. Diagnostics

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- General Checkout
  35
- Diagnostic Tools Overview
  37
- POST Error Logs
  37
  - Viewing Error Logs from the Configuration/Setup Utility Program
    38
  - Viewing Error Logs from Diagnostic Programs
    38
- Diagnostic Programs and Error Messages
  38
- Identifying Problems Using Status Leds
  40
  - Leds for Active PCI Slots
    41
  - Power-Supply Leds
    41
  - Light Path Diagnostics
    42
- Error Symptoms
  43
  - Error Symptom Charts
    43
  - Small Computer System Interface Messages
    43
  - Memory Errors
    44
  - Serverguide Error Symptoms
    44
  - Power Checkout
    45
  - Troubleshooting the Ethernet Controller
    45
- Recovering the BIOS Code
  47
Chapter 4. Customer Replaceable Units

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Chapter 5. Service Replaceable Units

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- Microprocessor Removal
  127
- SCSI Backplane
  128
- Hot-Swap Board
  129
- Front-Panel Assembly
  130
- Power Backplane
  131
- AC Power Box
  132
- System Board and Shuttle
  133
- Thermal Grease
  135
Chapter 6. Symptom-To-FRU Index

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- Beep Symptoms
  137
- No-Beep Symptoms
  140
- Diagnostic Panel System Error LED
  140
- Diagnostic Error Codes
  143
- Error Symptoms
  148
- Power-Supply LED Errors
  155
- POST Error Codes
  156
- Service Processor Error Codes
  163
- SCSI Error Codes
  163
- Temperature Error Messages
  163
- Fan Error Messages
  164
- Power Error Messages
  164
- System Shutdown
  165
  - Voltage Related System Shutdown
    165
  - Temperature Related System Shutdown
    165
- DASD Checkout
  166
- Host Built-In Self Test (BIST)
  166
- Bus Fault Messages
  166
- Undetermined Problems
  167
- Problem Determination Tips
  168
Chapter 7. Parts Listing, Type 8685

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- System
  170
- Keyboard Crus
  172
- Power Cord Crus
  173
Appendix A. Getting Help and Technical Assistance

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- Before You Call
  175
- Using the Documentation
  175
- Getting Help and Information from the World Wide Web
  175
- Software Service and Support
  176
- Hardware Service and Support
  176
Appendix B. Related Service Information

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- Safety Information
  177
  - General Safety
    177
  - Electrical Safety
    178
  - Safety Inspection Guide
    179
  - Handling Electrostatic Discharge-Sensitive Devices
    180
  - Grounding Requirements
    180
  - Safety Notices (Multilingual Translations)
    180
Appendix C. Notices

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IBM XSERIES 255 TYPE 8685 Hardware Maintenance Manual And Troubleshooting Manual (226 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. General Information

Chapter 2. Configuration

Chapter 3. Diagnostics

Chapter 4. Customer Replaceable Units

Chapter 5. Service Replaceable Units

Chapter 6. Symptom-To-FRU Index

Chapter 7. Parts Listing, Type 8685

Appendix A. Getting Help and Technical Assistance

Appendix B. Related Service Information

Appendix C. Notices

IBM XSERIES 255 TYPE 8685 User Manual (66 pages)

Table of Contents

Safety

Chapter 1. Introducing the Xseries 255 Type 8685 Server

Chapter 2. Configuring Your Server

Chapter 3. Using the Serverguide CD

Appendix A. Getting Help and Technical Assistance

Appendix B. Warranty Information

Appendix C. Notices

Index

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