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IBM BladeCenter LS21 Type 7971 Service Manual (130 pages)
Problem Determination and Service Guide
Brand:
IBM
| Category:
Server
| Size: 8.29 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
11
Chapter 1. Introduction
17
Related Documentation
17
Notices and Statements in this Document
18
Features and Specifications
19
Blade Server Controls and Leds
20
Turning on the Blade Server
22
Turning off the Blade Server
22
System Board Layouts
23
System Board Connectors
23
System Board Switches
24
System Board Leds
25
Chapter 2. Diagnostics
27
Diagnostic Tools
27
Post
27
POST Beep Codes
28
POST Error Codes
31
Error Logs
38
Checkout Procedure
40
About the Checkout Procedure
40
Performing the Checkout Procedure
40
Troubleshooting Tables
41
General Problems
41
Hard Disk Drive Problems
42
Intermittent Problems
42
Keyboard or Mouse Problems
43
Memory Problems
44
Microprocessor Problems
44
Monitor or Video Problems
45
Network Connection Problems
46
Optional-Device Problems
46
Power Error Messages
47
Power Problems
49
Removable-Media Drive Problems
51
Serverguide Problems
52
Service Processor Problems
52
Software Problems
53
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port Problems
53
Light Path Diagnostics
54
Viewing the Light Path Diagnostics Leds
54
Light Path Diagnostics Leds
57
Diagnostic Programs, Messages, and Error Codes
58
Running the Diagnostic Programs
59
Diagnostic Text Messages
59
Viewing the Test Log
60
Diagnostic Error Codes
60
Recovering from a BIOS Update Failure
66
Service Processor (BMC) Error Codes
67
Solving SAS Hard Disk Drive Problems
68
Solving Shared Bladecenter Resource Problems
68
Keyboard or Mouse Problems
68
Media Tray Problems
69
Network Connection Problems
70
Power Problems
71
Video Problems
71
Solving Undetermined Problems
72
Calling IBM for Service
74
Chapter 3. Parts Listing, Types 7971 and 7972
75
Chapter 4. Removing and Replacing Blade Server Components
79
Installation Guidelines
79
System Reliability Guidelines
80
Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
80
Returning a Device or Component
80
Removing the Blade Server from a Bladecenter Unit
81
Installing the Blade Server in a Bladecenter Unit
82
Removing and Replacing Tier 1 Crus
84
Removing the Blade Server Cover
84
Installing the Blade Server Cover
85
Removing an Expansion Unit
86
Installing an Expansion Unit
87
Removing the Bezel Assembly
88
Installing the Bezel Assembly
89
Removing a SAS Hard Disk Drive
90
Installing a SAS Hard Disk Drive
91
Removing a Memory Module
92
Installing a Memory Module
92
Removing and Installing an I/O Expansion Card
94
Removing the Battery
100
Installing the Battery
100
Removing and Replacing Tier 2 Crus
102
Removing a Concurrent KVM Feature Card
102
Installing a Concurrent KVM Feature Card
103
Removing the Hard Disk Drive Tray
104
Installing the Hard Disk Drive Tray
105
Removing and Replacing Frus
106
Removing a Microprocessor and Heat Sink
106
Installing a Microprocessor and Heat Sink
109
Removing the System Board Assembly
111
Installing the System Board Assembly
112
Chapter 5. Configuration Information and Instructions
113
Firmware Updates
113
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility Program
113
Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet Controllers
113
Blade Server Ethernet Controller Enumeration
114
Configuring a SAS RAID Array
115
Appendix A. Getting Help and Technical Assistance
117
Before You Call
117
Using the Documentation
117
Getting Help and Information from the World Wide Web
117
Software Service and Support
118
Hardware Service and Support
118
Appendix B. Notices
119
Trademarks
120
Important Notes
120
Product Recycling and Disposal
121
Battery Return Program
122
Electronic Emission Notices
123
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
123
Industry Canada Class a Emission Compliance Statement
123
Australia and New Zealand Class a Statement
123
United Kingdom Telecommunications Safety Requirement
123
European Union EMC Directive Conformance Statement
124
Taiwanese Class a Warning Statement
124
Chinese Class a Warning Statement
124
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement
124
Index
125
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IBM BladeCenter LS21 Type 7971 Installation And User Manual (84 pages)
blade server
Brand:
IBM
| Category:
Server
| Size: 5.93 MB
Table of Contents
Server Support
2
Table of Contents
5
Safety
7
Chapter 1. Introduction
13
Related Documentation
15
The IBM Documentation CD
16
Hardware and Software Requirements
16
Using the Documentation Browser
17
Notices and Statements Used in this Document
18
Features and Specifications
19
What Your Blade Server Offers
20
Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability Features
21
IBM Director
22
Major Components of the Blade Server
23
Chapter 2. Power, Controls, and Indicators
25
Turning on the Blade Server
25
Turning off the Blade Server
25
Understanding the Control Panel and Leds
26
Blade Server Connectors
28
Chapter 3. Installing Options
29
Installation Guidelines
29
System Reliability Guidelines
30
Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
30
Removing the Blade Server from the Bladecenter Unit
31
Opening the Blade Server Cover
32
Removing an Expansion Unit
33
Removing the Bezel Assembly
34
Installing a SAS Hard Disk Drive
35
Installing Additional Memory
36
Installing an Additional Microprocessor
39
Installing an I/O-Expansion Card
43
Installing a Small-Form-Factor Expansion Card
44
Installing a Standard-Form-Factor Expansion Card
45
Installing a High-Speed Expansion Card
46
Installing a Concurrent KVM Card
47
Completing the Installation
48
Installing the Bezel Assembly
49
Installing an Expansion Unit
50
Closing the Blade Server Cover
51
Installing the Blade Server in a Bladecenter Unit
52
Updating the Blade Server Configuration
53
Input/Output Connectors and Devices
54
Chapter 4. Configuring the Blade Server
55
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility Program
56
Configuration/Setup Utility Menu Choices
56
Using Passwords
58
Using the Serverguide Setup and Installation CD
59
Serverguide Features
60
Setup and Configuration Overview
60
Typical Operating-System Installation
61
Installing the Operating System Without Serverguide
61
Using the PXE Boot Agent Utility Program
61
Firmware Updates
62
Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet Controllers
62
Blade Server Ethernet Controller Enumeration
63
Configuring a RAID Array
63
Using the LSI Logic Configuration Utility Program
64
Starting the LSI Logic Configuration Utility Program
64
Chapter 5. Installing the Operating System
65
Using the Serverguide Setup and Installation CD to Install the Operating System
65
Using RDM to Install the Operating System
66
Downloading Operating-System Installation Instructions
66
Chapter 6. Solving Problems
67
Diagnostic Tools Overview
67
Serverguide Problems
68
Appendix A. Getting Help and Technical Assistance
69
Before You Call
69
Using the Documentation
69
Getting Help and Information from the World Wide Web
70
Software Service and Support
70
Hardware Service and Support
70
IBM Taiwan Product Service
70
Appendix B. Notices
71
Trademarks
72
Important Notes
72
Product Recycling and Disposal
73
Battery Return Program
74
Electronic Emission Notices
76
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
76
Industry Canada Class a Emission Compliance Statement
76
Australia and New Zealand Class a Statement
76
United Kingdom Telecommunications Safety Requirement
76
European Union EMC Directive Conformance Statement
76
Taiwanese Class a Warning Statement
77
Chinese Class a Warning Statement
77
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement
77
Index
79
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