IBM eServer 232 xSeries Manuals

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IBM eServer 232 xSeries User Reference Manual (174 pages)

Brand: IBM | Category: Server | Size: 3.49 MB

Table of Contents
5
Safety

9
Chapter 1. Introduction

15
Chapter 2. Arranging Your Workspace

25
- Comfort
  25
- Glare and Lighting
  25
- Air Circulation
  25
- Electrical Outlets and Cable Lengths
  26
Chapter 3. Configuring Your Server

27
Chapter 4. Using the Serverguide Cds

37
Chapter 5. Installing Options

43
- Major Components of the Xseries 232 Server
  43
- System Board
  44
- Before You Begin
  52
  - System Reliability Considerations
    52
    
    Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
    53
    
    Safety Information
    54
  - Removing the Cover, Door, and Bezel
    60
    
    Removing the Left-Side Cover (Tower Model)
    60
    
    Removing the Cover (Rack Model)
    61
    
    Removing the Server Door and Bezel (Tower Model)
    62
    
    Removing the Bezel (Rack Model)
    63
  - Working with Adapters
    63
    
    Adapter Considerations
    64
    
    Installing an Adapter
    65
  - Installing Internal Drives
    67
    
    Internal Drive Bays
    67
    
    Hot-Swap Drives
    68
    
    Non-Hot-Swap Drives
    68
    
    Preinstallation Steps (All Bays)
    69
    
    Installing a Hot-Swap Drive
    70
    
    Replacing a Drive in a Hot-Swap Bay
    71
    
    Installing a Non-Hot-Swap Drive
    72
  - Installing an Xseries 3-Pack Ultra160 Hot-Swap Expansion Kit
    74
  - Installing Memory Modules
    75
  - Installing a Microprocessor
    77
  - Installing or Removing a Power Supply
    80
    
    Adding a Hot-Swap Power Supply
    82
    
    Removing a Hot-Swap Power Supply
    83
  - Installing Redundant Power Supply
    85
  - Replacing a Fan Assembly
    86
  - Installing the Cover
    87
    
    Installing the Cover (Tower)
    87
    
    Installing the Bezel and Front Door
    88
    
    Installing the Cover (Rack)
    89
    
    Installing the Bezel
    90
  - Connecting External Options
    91
  - Input/Output Connector Locations
    91
  - Input/Output Ports
    92
    
    Integrated System Management Ports
    92
    
    Video Port
    92
    
    Universal Serial Bus Ports
    93
    
    USB Cables and Hubs
    93
    
    Configuring the Ethernet Controllers
    94
    
    Ethernet Ports
    94
    
    USB-Port Connectors
    94
    
    High Performance Ethernet Modes
    95
    
    Ethernet Port Connector
    97
    
    Keyboard Port
    97
    
    Auxiliary-Device (Pointing Device) Port
    98
    
    Serial Ports
    98
    
    Serial-Port Connectors
    99
    
    Ultra160 SCSI Ports
    99
    
    Viewing or Changing the Serial-Port Assignments
    99
    
    SCSI Cabling Requirements
    100
    
    Setting SCSI Ids
    100
    
    SCSI Connector Pin-Number Assignments
    101
  - Cabling the Server
    102
Chapter 6. Solving Problems

105
- Diagnostic Tools Overview
  105
- Server Support
  106
- Post
  107
  - POST Beep Code Descriptions
    107
  - Post Beep Codes
    109
  - POST Error Messages
    110
  - Error Logs
    117
- Small Computer System Interface Messages (some Models)
  117
- Diagnostic Programs and Error Messages
  118
  - Text Messages
    119
  - Starting the Diagnostic Programs
    119
  - Viewing the Test Log
    120
  - Diagnostic Error Message Tables
    120
- Recovering BIOS Code
  128
- Identifying Problems Using Status Leds
  129
  - Power-Supply Leds
    129
- Diagnostics Panel
  130
- Light Path Diagnostics Table
  131
- Troubleshooting Charts
  133
- Troubleshooting the Ethernet Controller
  138
- Replacing the Battery
  146
- Getting Information, Help, and Service
  148
  - Getting Information
    148
    
    Using the World Wide Web
    148
    
    Getting Information by Fax
    149
  - Getting Help and Service
    149
    
    Calling for Service
    149
    
    Using the Documentation and Diagnostic Programs
    149
  - Purchasing Additional Services
    151
Appendix A. Product Warranties and Notices

153
- Warranty Information
  153
  - Warranty Period
    153
  - IBM Statement of Limited Warranty
    153
    
    Part 1 - General Terms
    153
    
    Part 2 - Country-Unique Terms
    156
  - Notices
    161
    
    Edition Notice
    162
    
    Processing Date Data
    162
    
    Trademarks
    162
    
    Important Notes
    163
- Electronic Emission Notices
  163
- Power Cords
  165
Index

167

IBM eServer 232 xSeries Hardware Maintenance Manual (178 pages)

Hardware Maintenance Manual

Brand: IBM | Category: Server | Size: 5.47 MB

About this Manual

5
General Checkout

9
General Information

11
Diagnostics

21
- Diagnostic Tools Overview
  21
- Post
  21
  - Error Logs
    22
- SCSI Messages (some Models)
  22
- Diagnostic Programs and Error Messages
  23
  - Text Messages
    23
  - Starting the Diagnostic Programs
    24
  - Viewing the Test Log
    25
- Recovering BIOS Code
  25
- Identifying Problems Using Status Leds
  26
  - Power Supply Leds
    27
  - Light Path Diagnostics Panel
    27
- Replacing the Battery
  28
Configuration

31
Installing Options

45
- Major Components of the Xseries 232 Server
  45
  - Components by Model
    45
- System Board Locations
  48
- Before You Begin
  55
  - System Reliability Considerations
    56
  - Working Inside a Server with Power on
    56
- Installing Components
  56
  - Removing the Cover, Door, and Bezel
    56
  - Working with Adapters
    62
    
    Adapter Considerations
    63
    
    Adapter Installation
    64
  - Internal Drives
    66
  - Memory Modules
    73
  - Microprocessor Kit Installation
    75
  - Power Supplies
    79
- Fans
  88
  - Completing the Installation
    90
- Connecting External Options
  93
  - Input/Output Connector Locations
    94
  - Input/Output Ports
    94
    
    Universal Serial Bus Ports
    95
    
    Keyboard Port
    99
    
    Serial Ports
    100
    
    Ultra160 Scsi Ports
    101
- Cabling the Server
  103
  - Cabling the Tower Model
    103
  - Cabling the Rack Model
    104
FRU Information (Service Only)

105
- Operator Information Bracket
  105
- Power Switch Panel
  107
- Rear Cable Bracket
  109
- PCI Adapter Card Support Assembly
  110
- DASD Backplane Assembly
  111
- Power Supply Backplane
  111
- System Board
  113
Symptom-To-FRU Index

115
- Beep Symptoms
  115
- No Beep Symptoms
  117
- Diagnostic Panel LED
  117
- Diagnostic Error Codes
  119
- Error Symptoms
  123
- Power Supply LED Errors
  124
- POST Error Codes
  125
- Service Processor Error Codes
  130
- SCSI Error Codes
  131
- Temperature Error Messages
  131
- Fan Error Messages
  132
- Power Error Messages
  132
- System Shutdown
  132
  - Power Related System Shutdown
    132
  - Temperature Related System Shutdown
    133
- DASD Checkout
  133
- Host Built-In Self Test (BIST)
  134
- Bus Fault Messages
  134
- Undetermined Problems
  134
Parts Listing, Xseries 232

137
- System
  138
- Keyboards
  139
- Power Cords
  140
Related Service Information

141
- Safety Information
  141
  - General Safety
    141
  - Electrical Safety
    142
  - Safety Inspection Guide
    143
  - Handling Electrostatic Discharge-Sensitive Devices
    144
  - Grounding Requirements
    145
  - Safety Notices (Multi-Lingual Translations)
    145
- Send Us Your Comments
  174
- Problem Determination Tips
  175
- Notices
  175
- Trademarks
  176

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IBM eServer 232 xSeries User Reference Manual (174 pages)

Table of Contents

Safety

Chapter 1. Introduction

Chapter 2. Arranging Your Workspace

Chapter 3. Configuring Your Server

Chapter 4. Using the Serverguide Cds

Chapter 5. Installing Options

Chapter 6. Solving Problems

Appendix A. Product Warranties and Notices

Index

IBM eServer 232 xSeries Hardware Maintenance Manual (178 pages)

Table of Contents

About this Manual

General Checkout

General Information

Diagnostics

Configuration

Installing Options

FRU Information (Service Only)

Symptom-To-FRU Index

Parts Listing, Xseries 232

Related Service Information

IBM eServer 232 xSeries Installation Manual (68 pages)

Table of Contents

Safety

Chapter 1. Introduction

Chapter 2. Installing Options

Chapter 3. Server Power, Controls, and Indicators

Chapter 4.Configuring Your Server

Chapter 5. Solving Problems

Appendix A. Product Warranties and Notices

Index

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