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IBM 7870 Service Manual (268 pages)
Problem Determination and Service Guide
Brand:
IBM
| Category:
Server
| Size: 14.36 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
Safety
7
Safety Statements
8
Chapter 1. Start here
15
Diagnosing a Problem
15
Undocumented Problems
19
Chapter 2. Introduction
21
Related Documentation
21
Notices and Statements in this Document
22
Features and Specifications
23
Blade Server Controls and Leds
25
Turning on the Blade Server
28
Turning off the Blade Server
28
Blade Server System-Board Layouts
29
Blade Server Connectors
29
System-Board Switches
30
System-Board Leds
32
Bladecenter GPU Expansion Unit LED
32
Chapter 3. Configuring the Blade Server
35
Using the Setup Utility
35
Setup Utility Menu
36
Using Passwords
39
Using the Boot Menu Program
39
Updating the Universal Unique Identifier (UUID)
39
Updating the DMI/SMBIOS Data
42
Using the Serverguide Setup and Installation CD
45
Serverguide Features
46
Setup and Configuration Overview
46
Installing the Operating System
47
Using the PXE Boot Agent Utility Program
48
Firmware Updates
48
Configuring UEFI Compatible Devices
49
Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet Controller
49
Configuring a RAID Array
50
Using the LSI Logic Configuration Utility Program
50
Using LAN over USB to Interface the IMM
51
Potential Conflicts with the LAN over USB Interface
51
Resolving Conflicts with the IMM LAN over USB Interface
51
Configuring the LAN over USB Interface Manually
52
Chapter 4. Parts Listing
55
Parts Listing, Type 7870, 1936, and 1911
55
Parts Listing - Bladecenter GPU Expansion Unit
62
Chapter 5. Removing and Replacing Blade Server Components
63
Installation Guidelines
63
System Reliability Guidelines
64
Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
64
Returning a Device or Component
65
Removing the Blade Server from the Bladecenter Unit
66
Installing the Blade Server in a Bladecenter Unit
67
Removing and Replacing Tier 1 Customer Replaceable Units (Crus)
69
Removing the Blade Server Cover
69
Closing the Blade Server Cover
70
Removing a Blade Handle
71
Installing a Blade Handle
72
Removing the Battery
72
Installing the Battery
74
Removing a Hot-Swap Storage Drive
76
Installing a Hot-Swap Storage Drive
77
Removing a Memory Module
78
Installing a Memory Module
79
Removing a USB Flash Key
82
Installing a USB Flash Key
84
Removing an I/O Expansion Card
85
Before You Begin, Read "Safety" on Page V and "Installation Guidelines" on
85
If the Blade Server Is Installed in a Bladecenter Unit, Remove It
85
Remove the Blade Server Cover
87
If an Optional Expansion Unit Is Installed, Remove the Expansion Unit (See "Removing an Optional Expansion Unit
87
Installing an I/O Expansion Card
89
Removing and Replacing Tier 2 Crus
94
Removing the Bezel Assembly
94
Installing the Bezel Assembly
95
Removing the Control Panel
96
Installing the Control Panel
97
Removing and Replacing Field Replaceable Units (Frus)
98
Removing an Optional Expansion Unit
98
Installing an Optional Expansion Unit
99
Removing a GPU Adapter from the Bladecenter GPU Expansion Unit
100
Installing a GPU Adapter in the Bladecenter GPU Expansion Unit
102
Removing a Microprocessor and Heat Sink
104
Installing a Microprocessor and Heat Sink
108
Thermal Grease
110
Removing the System-Board Assembly
111
Installing the System-Board Assembly
112
Copyright IBM Corp
115
Chapter 6. Diagnostics
115
Diagnostic Tools Overview
115
Post
116
Error Logs
117
IMM Error Messages
119
POST Error Codes
160
Checkout Procedure
179
About the Checkout Procedure
179
Performing the Checkout Procedure
179
Troubleshooting Tables
180
General Problems
180
Storage Drive Problems
181
Intermittent Problems
181
Keyboard or Mouse Problems
182
Memory Problems
183
Monitor or Video Problems
184
Network Connection Problems
185
Optional-Device Problems
186
Power Error Messages
187
Power Problems
190
Removable-Media Drive Problems
193
Serverguide Problems
194
Software Problems
194
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port Problems
196
Light Path Diagnostics
197
Viewing the Light Path Diagnostics Leds in the Blade Server
197
Blade Server Light Path Diagnostics Leds
199
Viewing the Light Path Diagnostics Leds in the Bladecenter GPU Expansion Unit
201
Bladecenter GPU Expansion Unit Light Path Diagnostics Leds
202
Dynamic System Analysis Diagnostic Programs and Messages
203
Running the Diagnostic Programs
204
Diagnostic Text Messages
205
Viewing the Test Log
206
Diagnostic Messages
206
IMM Self Tests
207
Broadcom Ethernet Device Tests
219
CPU Stress Tests
220
Memory Self Tests
223
Optical Drive Self Tests
230
Storage Drive Self Tests
236
Tape Alert Flags
236
Recovering from a UEFI Update Failure
237
In-Band Manual Recovery Method
237
Out-Of-Band Manual Recovery Method
239
In-Band Automated Boot Recovery Method
240
Out-Of-Band Automated Boot Recovery Method
240
Service Processor (IMM) Error Codes
241
Solving SAS Hard Disk Drive Problems
241
Solving Shared Bladecenter Resource Problems
241
Keyboard or Mouse Problems
242
Media Tray Problems
242
Network Connection Problems
243
Power Problems
244
Video Problems
245
Solving Undetermined Problems
246
Problem Determination Tips
247
Appendix. Getting Help and Technical Assistance
249
Before You Call
249
Using the Documentation
250
Getting Help and Information from the World Wide Web
250
Software Service and Support
250
Hardware Service and Support
250
IBM Taiwan Product Service
251
Notices
253
Trademarks
253
Important Notes
254
Particulate Contamination
255
Documentation Format
256
Electronic Emission Notices
256
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
256
Industry Canada Class a Emission Compliance Statement
256
Avis de Conformité À la Réglementation D'industrie Canada
256
Australia and New Zealand Class a Statement
257
European Union EMC Directive Conformance Statement
257
Germany Class a Statement
257
Japan VCCI Class a Statement
258
Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA) Statement
258
Korea Communications Commission (KCC) Statement
259
Russia Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Class a Statement
259
People's Republic of China Class a Electronic Emission Statement
259
Taiwan Class a Compliance Statement
259
Index
261
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