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IBM System x3530 M4 Rack Server Manuals

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IBM System x3530 M4 Installation And Service Manual

IBM System x3530 M4 Installation And Service Manual (402 pages)

Type 7160

Brand: IBM | Category: Server | Size: 45.16 MB

Table of Contents

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5
Safety

9
Chapter 1. The IBM System X3530 M4 Type 7160 Server

17
- The IBM Documentation CD
  19
  - Hardware and Software Requirements
    19
  - Using the Documentation Browser
    19
- Related Documentation
  20
- Notices and Statements in this Document
  21
- Server Features and Specifications
  22
- What Your Server Offers
  24
- Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability
  28
- IBM Systems Director
  29
- Server Controls, Leds, and Power
  30
  - Front View
    30
  - Operator Information Panel
    31
  - Light Path Diagnostics Panel
    32
  - Rear View
    34
  - Server Power Features
    36
    
    Turning on the Server
    37
    
    Turning off the Server
    37
Chapter 2. Installing Optional Devices

39
- Installing Optional Hardware Devices in the Server
  40
  - Instructions for IBM Business Partners
    40
  - How to Send DSA Data to IBM
    40
  - Server Components
    41
    
    Server Internal Leds, Connectors, and Jumpers
    42
    
    System-Board Internal Connectors
    42
    
    System-Board External Connectors
    42
    
    System-Board Jumpers
    43
    
    System-Board Leds
    44
    
    System-Board Optional Device Connectors
    45
  - PCI Riser Cards
    45
  - Installation Guidelines
    46
    
    System Reliability Guidelines
    48
    
    Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
    48
  - Removing the Server Top Cover
    49
  - Removing the Air Baffle
    49
  - Installing a Memory Module
    50
  - Installing Drives
    55
- Installing Hot-Swap Drives
  56
Chapter 3. Configuration Information and Instructions

87
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting

115
- Start here
  115
  - Diagnosing a Problem
    115
  - Undocumented Problems
    117
- Service Bulletins
  118
- Checkout Procedure
  118
  - About the Checkout Procedure
    118
  - Performing the Checkout Procedure
    119
- Diagnostic Tools
  120
  - Light Path Diagnostics
    122
    
    Light Path Diagnostics Panel
    123
    
    Light Path Diagnostics Leds
    125
    
    Power-Supply Leds
    130
  - Event Logs
    131
    
    Viewing Event Logs through the Setup Utility
    132
    
    Viewing Event Logs Without Restarting the Server
    132
    
    Clearing the Error Logs
    134
  - Post
    134
  - IBM Dynamic System Analysis
    134
    
    DSA Editions
    135
    
    Running the DSA Preboot Diagnostic Programs
    136
    
    Diagnostic Text Messages
    136
    
    Viewing the Test Log Results
    137
- Call Home (Automated Service Request)
  137
  - Service Advisor
    137
  - IBM Electronic Service Agent
    137
- Error Messages
  138
  - POST Error Codes
    138
  - Integrated Management Module II (IMM2) Error Messages
    156
  - DSA Messages
    209
- Troubleshooting by Symptom
  257
  - CD/DVD Drive Problems
    258
  - Hypervisor Problems
    259
  - General Problems
    259
  - Hard Disk Drive Problems
    260
  - Intermittent Problems
    262
  - Keyboard, Mouse, or Pointing-Device Problems
    263
  - Memory Problems
    265
  - Microprocessor Problems
    266
  - Monitor and Video Problems
    266
  - Network Connection Problems
    269
  - Optional-Device Problems
    269
  - Power Problems
    270
  - Serial-Device Problems
    271
  - Serverguide Problems
    272
  - Software Problems
    273
  - Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port Problems
    273
  - Video Problems
    274
- Solving Power Problems
  274
- Solving Ethernet Controller Problems
  274
- Solving Undetermined Problems
  275
- Problem Determination Tips
  276
- Recovering the Server Firmware
  277
- Automated Boot Recovery (ABR)
  279
- Nx Boot Failure
  279
Chapter 5. Parts Listing, IBM System X3530 M4 Type 7160

281
- Replaceable Server Components
  281
  - Consumable Parts
    285
  - Structural Parts
    285
- Power Cords
  286
Chapter 6. Removing and Replacing Components

289
- Installation Guidelines
  289
  - System Reliability Guidelines
    291
  - Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
    291
  - Returning a Device or Component
    292
  - Internal Cable Routing
    292
    
    General
    292
    
    2.5-Inch Hard Disk Drive Cable Connection
    296
    
    3.5-Inch Hard Disk Drive Cable Connection
    305
- Removing and Replacing Components
  314
Appendix. Getting Help and Technical Assistance

383
- Before You Call
  383
- Using the Documentation
  384
- Getting Help and Information from the World Wide Web
  384
- How to Send DSA Data to IBM
  384
- Creating a Personalized Support Web Page
  385
- Software Service and Support
  385
- Hardware Service and Support
  385
- IBM Taiwan Product Service
  385
Notices

387

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IBM System x3530 M4 Product Manual

IBM System x3530 M4 Product Manual (51 pages)

Brand: IBM | Category: Server | Size: 1.21 MB

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