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IBM 88631SU - System x3850 - 8863 Service Manual (188 pages)
Problem Determination and Service Guide
Brand:
IBM
| Category:
Server
| Size: 12.9 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
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
System Reliability Guidelines
130
Working Inside the Server with the Power on
130
Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
130
Returning a Device or Component
131
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
Using the Serverguide Setup and Installation CD
164
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility Program
164
Installing and Using the Baseboard Management Controller Utility Programs
169
Using the SAS/SATA Configuration Utility Program
170
Configuring the Ethernet Controller
170
Using the PXE Boot Agent Utility Program
170
Using the Serveraid Configuration Programs
171
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
Edition Notice
175
Important Notes
176
Trademarks
176
Product Recycling and Disposal
177
Battery Return Program
178
Electronic Emission Notices
179
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
179
Industry Canada Class a Emission Compliance Statement
179
Australia and New Zealand Class a Statement
179
United Kingdom Telecommunications Safety Requirement
179
European Union EMC Directive Conformance Statement
179
Taiwanese Class a Warning Statement
180
Chinese Class a Warning Statement
180
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement
180
Index
181
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IBM 88631SU - System x3850 - 8863 Installation Manual (90 pages)
Installation Guide
Brand:
IBM
| Category:
Server
| Size: 8.09 MB
Table of Contents
Installation Guide
1
Server Support
2
Table of Contents
5
Safety
7
Chapter 1. Introduction
13
The IBM Documentation CD
14
Hardware and Software Requirements
14
Using the Documentation Browser
14
Notices and Statements Used in this Document
15
Features and Specifications
16
Major Components of the System X3850 Server
17
Chapter 2. Installing Options
19
Installation Guidelines
19
System Reliability Guidelines
19
Working Inside the Server with the Power on
20
Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
20
Installing a Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drive
22
Installing Additional Memory Modules
23
Installing a Memory Module
24
Installing a Memory Card
26
Installing an Additional Microprocessor
28
Installing an Adapter
32
Installing the Remote Supervisor Adapter II Slimline
32
Installing a Serveraid-8I
32
Installing a Hot-Plug Adapter
33
Completing the Installation
35
Connecting the Cables
35
Updating the Server Configuration
36
Chapter 3. Server Controls, Connectors, Leds, and Power
37
Front View
37
Rear View
38
Server Power Features
40
Turning on the Server
40
Turning off the Server
40
Chapter 4. Configuring the Server
43
Using the Serverguide Setup and Installation CD
43
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility Program
43
Installing and Using the Baseboard Management Controller Utility Programs
44
Enabling and Configuring SOL Using the OSA Smbridge Management Utility Program
44
Installing the OSA Smbridge Management Utility Program
53
Using the Baseboard Management Controller Utility Programs
54
Using the Baseboard Management Controller Firmware Update Utility Program
55
Using the SAS/SATA Configuration Utility Program
56
Using the Serveraid Configuration Programs
56
Using the PXE Boot Agent Utility Program
56
Chapter 5. Updating IBM Director
57
Chapter 6. Solving Problems
59
Diagnostic Tools Overview
59
POST Beep Codes
59
POST Error Codes
60
Serverguide Problems
62
Troubleshooting Charts
63
CD/DVD Drive Problems
63
General Problems
63
Hard Disk Drive Problems
63
Intermittent Problems
64
Keyboard, Mouse, or Pointing-Device Problems
64
Memory Problems
65
Microprocessor Problems
66
Monitor Problems
66
Option Problems
67
Power Problems
68
Serial Port Problems
68
Software Problems
69
Universal Serial Bus Device Problems
70
Video Problems
70
Light Path Diagnostics
70
Diagnosing Problems Using Light Path Diagnostics
71
Light Path Diagnostics Panel
71
Appendix. Getting Help and Technical Assistance
77
Before You Call
77
Using the Documentation
77
Getting Help and Information from the World Wide Web
78
Software Service and Support
78
Hardware Service and Support
78
Notices
79
Edition Notice
79
Trademarks
80
Important Notes
80
Product Recycling and Disposal
81
Battery Return Program
82
Electronic Emission Notices
83
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
83
Industry Canada Class a Emission Compliance Statement
83
Australia and New Zealand Class a Statement
83
United Kingdom Telecommunications Safety Requirement
83
European Union EMC Directive Conformance Statement
83
Taiwanese Class a Warning Statement
84
Chinese Class a Warning Statement
84
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement
84
Index
85
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