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IBM System x3950 E Type 8879 Service Manual (192 pages)

Brand: IBM | Category: Server | Size: 13.28 MB

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 in this Document
  18
- Features and Specifications
  19
- Server Controls, Leds, and Connectors
  20
  - Front View
    20
  - Rear View
    22
- Internal Leds, Connectors, and Jumpers
  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. Configuration Information and Instructions

29
- Updating the Firmware
  29
- Configuring the Server
  29
Chapter 3. Parts Listing, Type 8878 and 8879

39
- Server Replaceable Units
  41
- Power Cords
  43
Chapter 4. Removing and Replacing Server Components

47
- Installation Guidelines
  47
- Connecting the Cables
  50
- Removing and Replacing Tier 1 Crus
  51
  - Adapter
    51
  - DVD Drive
    52
  - Hot-Swap Fan
    53
  - Hot-Swap Power Supply
    54
  - Memory Card and Memory Module (DIMM)
    56
  - Remote Supervisor Adapter II Slimline
    59
  - Serveraid-8I Adapter
    60
  - Top Cover and Bezel
    61
- Removing and Replacing Tier 2 Crus
  62
  - Battery
    62
  - I/O Board
    63
  - Operator Information Panel Assembly
    65
  - PCI-X Adapter Guide
    66
  - Power-Supply Structure
    67
  - SAS Backplane
    68
- Removing and Replacing Frus
  69
  - Front-Panel Assembly
    69
  - Microprocessor Tray and Microprocessor
    70
    
    Removing and Installing a Microprocessor
    71
    
    Thermal Grease
    74
  - PCI-X Board Assembly
    75
  - PCI-X Switch Card Assembly
    76
  - Power Backplane
    77
  - Scalability Cartridge Assembly
    79
Chapter 5. Diagnostics

81
- Diagnostic Tools
  81
- Post
  81
  - POST Beep Codes
    82
  - Error Logs
    87
  - POST Error Codes
    89
- Checkout Procedure
  103
  - About the Checkout Procedure
    103
  - Performing the Checkout Procedure
    104
- Checkpoint Codes (Trained Service Technicians Only)
  104
- Troubleshooting Tables
  105
  - CD or DVD Drive Problems
    105
  - General Problems
    106
  - Hard Disk Drive Problems
    106
  - Intermittent Problems
    107
  - Keyboard, Mouse, or Pointing-Device Problems
    107
  - USB Keyboard, Mouse, or Pointing-Device Problems
    108
  - Memory Problems
    110
  - Microprocessor Problems
    111
  - Monitor Problems
    112
  - Optional-Device Problems
    114
  - Power Problems
    115
  - Serial Port Problems
    116
  - Serverguide Problems
    117
  - Software Problems
    117
  - Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port Problems
    118
  - Video Problems
    118
- Light Path Diagnostics
  118
  - Remind Button
    120
  - Light Path Diagnostic Leds
    121
- Power-Supply Leds
  126
- Diagnostic Programs, Messages, and Error Codes
  128
  - Running the Diagnostic Programs
    128
  - Diagnostic Text Messages
    129
  - Viewing the Test Log
    129
  - Diagnostic Error Codes
    129
- Real Time Diagnostics
  146
- Recovering from a BIOS Update Failure
  146
- System-Error Log Messages
  148
- POST and SMI Error Messages
  160
- Solving SCSI Problems
  172
- Solving Power Problems
  173
- Solving Ethernet Controller Problems
  173
- Solving Undetermined Problems
  174
- Calling IBM for Service
  175
Appendix A. Getting Help and Technical Assistance

177
- Before You Call
  177
- Using the Documentation
  177
- Getting Help and Information from the World Wide Web
  178
- Software Service and Support
  178
- Hardware Service and Support
  178
- IBM Taiwan Product Service
  178
Appendix B. Notices

179
Index

187

IBM System x3950 E Type 8879 Problem Determination And Service Manual (190 pages)

Brand: IBM | Category: Desktop | Size: 13.27 MB

Table of Contents
5
Safety
9
Guidelines for Servicing Electrical Equipment
10
Guidelines for Trained Service Technicians
10
Inspecting for Unsafe Conditions
10
Safety Statements
12
Chapter 1. Introduction

17
- Related Documentation
  17
- Notices and Statements in this Document
  18
- Features and Specifications
  19
- Server Controls, Leds, and Connectors
  20
- Front View
  20
- Rear View
  22
- Internal Leds, Connectors, and Jumpers
  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
  35
- POST Error Codes
  37
- Checkout Procedure
  51
- About the Checkout Procedure
  51
- Performing the Checkout Procedure
  52
- Checkpoint Codes (Trained Service Technicians Only)
  52
- Troubleshooting Tables
  53
- CD or DVD Drive Problems
  53
- General Problems
  54
- Hard Disk Drive Problems
  54
- Intermittent Problems
  55
- Keyboard, Mouse, or Pointing-Device Problems
  55
- USB Keyboard, Mouse, or Pointing-Device Problems
  56
- Memory Problems
  58
- Microprocessor Problems
  59
- Monitor Problems
  60
- Optional-Device Problems
  62
- Power Problems
  63
- Serial Port Problems
  64
- Serverguide Problems
  65
- Software Problems
  65
- Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port Problems
  66
- Video Problems
  66
- Light Path Diagnostics
  66
- Remind Button
  68
- Light Path Diagnostic Leds
  69
- Power-Supply Leds
  74
- Diagnostic Programs, Messages, and Error Codes
  76
- Running the Diagnostic Programs
  76
- Diagnostic Text Messages
  77
- Viewing the Test Log
  77
- Diagnostic Error Codes
  77
- Real Time Diagnostics
  94
- Recovering from a BIOS Update Failure
  94
- System-Error Log Messages
  96
- POST and SMI Error Messages
  108
- Solving SCSI Problems
  120
- Solving Power Problems
  121
- Solving Ethernet Controller Problems
  121
- Solving Undetermined Problems
  122
- Calling IBM for Service
  123
Chapter 3. Parts Listing, Type 8878 and 8879

125
- Server Replaceable Units
  127
- Power Cords
  129
Chapter 4. Removing and Replacing Server Components

133
- Installation Guidelines
  133
- System Reliability Guidelines
  134
- Working Inside the Server with the Power on
  135
- Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
  135
- Returning a Device or Component
  135
- Connecting the Cables
  136
- Removing and Replacing Tier 1 Crus
  137
- Adapter
  137
- DVD Drive
  138
- Hot-Swap Fan
  139
- Hot-Swap Power Supply
  140
- Memory Card and Memory Module (DIMM)
  142
- Remote Supervisor Adapter II Slimline
  145
- Serveraid-8I Adapter
  146
- Top Cover and Bezel
  147
- Removing and Replacing Tier 2 Crus
  148
- Battery
  148
- I/O Board
  149
- Operator Information Panel Assembly
  151
- PCI-X Adapter Guide
  152
- Power-Supply Structure
  153
- SAS Backplane
  154
- Removing and Replacing Frus
  155
- Front-Panel Assembly
  155
- Microprocessor Tray and Microprocessor
  156
- PCI-X Board Assembly
  161
- PCI-X Switch Card Assembly
  162
- Power Backplane
  163
- Scalability Cartridge Assembly
  165
Chapter 5. Configuration Information and Instructions

167
Appendix A. Getting Help and Technical Assistance

177
- Before You Call
  177
- Using the Documentation
  177
- Getting Help and Information from the World Wide Web
  178
- Software Service and Support
  178
- Hardware Service and Support
  178
- IBM Taiwan Product Service
  178
Appendix B. Notices

179

IBM System x3950 E Type 8879 Installation Manual (106 pages)

Brand: IBM | Category: Server | Size: 9.12 MB

IBM System x3950 E Type 8879 User Manual (110 pages)

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IBM System x3950 E Type 8879 Service Manual (192 pages)

Table of Contents

Safety

Chapter 1. Introduction

Chapter 2. Configuration Information and Instructions

Chapter 3. Parts Listing, Type 8878 and 8879

Chapter 4. Removing and Replacing Server Components

Chapter 5. Diagnostics

Appendix A. Getting Help and Technical Assistance

Appendix B. Notices

Index

IBM System x3950 E Type 8879 Problem Determination And Service Manual (190 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Introduction

Chapter 2. Diagnostics

Chapter 3. Parts Listing, Type 8878 and 8879

Chapter 4. Removing and Replacing Server Components

Chapter 5. Configuration Information and Instructions

Appendix A. Getting Help and Technical Assistance

Appendix B. Notices

IBM System x3950 E Type 8879 Installation Manual (106 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Introduction

Chapter 2. Installing Options

Chapter 3. Server Controls, Connectors, Leds, and Power

Chapter 4. Configuring the Server

Chapter 5. Updating IBM Director

Chapter 6. Solving Problems

Appendix. Getting Help and Technical Assistance

IBM System x3950 E Type 8879 User Manual (110 pages)

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Safety

Chapter 1. The System X3950 and System X3950 E Server

Chapter 2. Installing Options

Chapter 3. Configuring the Server

Chapter 4. Updating IBM Director

Appendix. Notices

Index

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