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IBM x3655 - System - 7985 Service Manual (212 pages)
Problem Determination and Service Guide
Brand:
IBM
| Category:
Server
| Size: 15.72 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
12
Chapter 1. Introduction
19
Related Documentation
19
Notices and Statements in this Document
20
Features and Specifications
22
Server Controls, Leds, and Connectors
23
Front View
23
Rear View
25
Internal Connectors, Leds, and Jumpers
26
System-Board Optional-Device Connectors
27
Riser-Card Optional-Device Connectors
28
System-Board Internal Connectors
29
Power-Backplane-Card Internal Connectors
29
System-Board External Connectors
30
System-Board Jumpers
31
System-Board Leds
33
Riser-Card Assembly Leds
33
Chapter 2. Configuration Information and Instructions
35
Updating the Firmware
35
Configuring the Server
35
Using the Serverguide Setup and Installation CD
35
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility Program
36
Using the Serveraid Configuration Programs
36
Using Serveraid Manager
37
Using the Baseboard Management Controller
39
Installing the Osa Smbridge Management Utility Program
48
Using the Baseboard Management Controller Utility Programs
50
Updating the UUID
51
Updating the DMI/SMBIOS Data
51
Chapter 3. Removing and Replacing Server Components
53
Installation Guidelines
53
System Reliability Guidelines
54
Working Inside the Server with the Power on
54
Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
55
Returning a Device or Component
55
Connecting the Cables
55
Removing and Replacing Tier 1 Crus
57
Removing the Cover
57
Installing the Cover
58
Removing the Air Baffle
59
Installing the Air Baffle
60
Removing an Adapter
61
Installing an Adapter
62
Removing the External SAS Cable
63
Installing the External SAS Cable
64
Removing the Remote Supervisor Adapter II Slimline
66
Installing the Remote Supervisor Adapter II Slimline
67
Removing the Serveraid SAS Controller
68
Installing a Serveraid SAS Controller
69
Removing a Hard Disk Drive
70
Installing a Hard Disk Drive
71
Removing a CD-RW/DVD Drive
73
Installing a CD-RW/DVD Drive
74
Removing an Optional Tape Drive
75
Installing an Optional Tape Drive
75
Removing a Memory Module
80
Installing a Memory Module
80
Removing a Hot-Swap Fan
82
Installing a Hot-Swap Fan
83
Removing the Fan-Bracket Assembly
84
Installing the Fan-Bracket Assembly
85
Removing a Hot-Swap Power Supply
86
Installing a Hot-Swap Power Supply
87
Removing the Battery
88
Installing the Battery
90
Removing and Replacing Tier 2 Crus
91
Removing the Operator Information Panel Assembly
92
Installing the Operator Information Panel Assembly
93
Installing and Removing the Hard Disk Drive Backplane
94
Removing the CD/DVD Media Backplane
98
Installing the CD/DVD Media Backplane
99
Removing the Power Backplane
100
Installing the Power Backplane
101
Removing the Riser-Card Assembly
102
Installing the Riser-Card Assembly
103
Removing and Replacing Frus
104
Replacing the 3.5-Inch-Drive Center Bracket
104
Removing a Microprocessor
105
Installing a Microprocessor
106
Removing a Heat-Sink Retention Module
108
Installing a Heat-Sink Retention Module
109
Removing the System Board and Shuttle
111
Installing the System Board and Shuttle
112
Chapter 4. Parts Listing, System X3655, Type 7985
115
Replaceable Server Components
115
Power Cords
121
Chapter 5. Diagnostics
125
Diagnostic Tools
125
Post
125
POST Beep Codes
125
Beep Code Descriptions
126
Error Logs
134
POST Error Codes
136
Checkout Procedure
142
About the Checkout Procedure
142
Performing the Checkout Procedure
142
Troubleshooting Tables
144
CD or DVD Drive Problems
144
General Problems
145
Hard Disk Drive Problems
145
Intermittent Problems
146
USB Keyboard, Mouse, or Pointing-Device Problems
147
Memory Problems
148
Microprocessor Problems
149
Monitor Problems
150
Optional-Device Problems
152
Power Problems
153
Serial Port Problems
154
Serverguide Problems
154
Software Problems
155
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port Problems
156
Video Problems
156
Light Path Diagnostics
156
Remind Button
158
Light Path Diagnostics Leds
159
Power-Supply Leds
160
Diagnostic Programs, Messages, and Error Codes
162
Running the Diagnostic Programs
162
Diagnostic Text Messages
163
Viewing the Test Log
163
Diagnostic Error Codes
163
Recovering the BIOS Code
174
System Event/Error Log Messages
175
IPMI BMC System-Error Log Messages
182
BIOS-Logged BMC System-Error Log Messages
191
Solving SCSI Problems
193
Solving Power Problems
193
Solving Ethernet Controller Problems
194
Solving Undetermined Problems
195
Problem Determination Tips
196
Calling IBM for Service
196
Appendix A. Getting Help and Technical Assistance
199
Before You Call
199
Using the Documentation
199
Getting Help and Information from the World Wide Web
200
Software Service and Support
200
Hardware Service and Support
200
IBM Taiwan Product Service
200
Appendix B. Notices
201
Trademarks
201
Important Notes
202
Product Recycling and Disposal
203
Battery Return Program
204
Electronic Emission Notices
205
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
205
Industry Canada Class a Emission Compliance Statement
205
Australia and New Zealand Class a Statement
205
United Kingdom Telecommunications Safety Requirement
205
European Union EMC Directive Conformance Statement
206
Taiwanese Class a Warning Statement
206
Chinese Class a Warning Statement
206
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement
206
Index
207
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IBM x3655 - System - 7985 User Manual (118 pages)
User Guide
Brand:
IBM
| Category:
Server
| Size: 9.39 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
Safety
7
Chapter 1. The System X3655 Type 7985 Server
15
Related Documentation
16
Notices and Statements in this Document
17
Features and Specifications
18
What Your Server Offers
20
Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability Features
22
IBM Director
23
The Updatexpress Program
23
Server Controls, Leds, and Power
24
Front View
24
Rear View
26
Server Power Features
27
Chapter 2. Installing Optional Devices
29
Server Components
29
System-Board Optional-Device Connectors
31
Riser-Card Optional-Device Connectors
32
System-Board Internal Cable Connectors
33
Power-Backplane-Card Internal Cable Connectors
33
System-Board External Connectors
34
System-Board Jumpers
35
System-Board Leds
37
Installation Guidelines
37
System Reliability Guidelines
38
Working Inside the Server with the Power on
39
Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
39
Removing the Cover
40
Removing the Riser-Card Assembly
40
Installing the Riser-Card Assembly
42
Removing the Air Baffle
43
Installing the Air Baffle
44
Installing an Adapter
45
Installing the External SAS Cable
47
Installing the Remote Supervisor Adapter II Slimline
49
Replacing the Serveraid SAS Controller
50
Installing a Hard Disk Drive
52
Removing a Hard Disk Drive
54
Installing an Optional Tape Drive
55
Installing a SATA Tape Drive in a 3.5-Inch Model Server
55
Installing a SATA Tape Drive in a 2.5-Inch Model Server
57
Installing a SCSI Tape Drive in a 3.5-Inch Model Server
58
Installing a SCSI Tape Drive in a 2.5-Inch Model Server
62
Installing a Microprocessor
65
Installing a Memory Module
68
Installing a Hot-Swap Power Supply
71
Installing a Fan
73
Removing the Fan-Bracket Assembly
74
Installing the CD/DVD Drive
75
Completing the Installation
75
Installing the Cover
76
Connecting the Cables
76
Updating the Server Configuration
77
Chapter 3. Configuring the Server
79
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility Program
80
Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility Program
80
Configuration/Setup Utility Menu Choices
80
Passwords
83
Power-On Password
84
Using the Serverguide Setup and Installation CD
85
Serverguide Features
86
Setup and Configuration Overview
86
Typical Operating-System Installation
87
Installing Your Operating System Without Serverguide
87
Using the IBM Serveraid Configuration Utility Program
87
Starting the IBM Serveraid Configuration Utility Menu Choices
88
IBM Serveraid Configuration Utility Menu Choices
88
Using Serveraid Manager
89
Configuring the RAID Controller
89
Viewing the Configuration
90
Using the Baseboard Management Controller
90
Enabling and Configuring SOL Using the OSA Smbridge Management Utility Program
91
Linux Configuration
92
Microsoft Windows 2003 Standard Edition Configuration
98
Installing the OSA Smbridge Management Utility Program
99
Using the Baseboard Management Controller Utility Programs
101
Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet Controllers
102
Updating IBM Director
103
Setting up a Remote Supervisor Adapter II Slimline
103
Requirements
104
Cabling the Remote Supervisor Adapter II Slimline
104
Installing the Remote Supervisor Adapter II Slimline Firmware
104
Completing the Setup
105
Notices
107
Trademarks
107
Important Notes
108
Product Recycling and Disposal
109
Battery Return Program
110
Electronic Emission Notices
111
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
111
Industry Canada Class a Emission Compliance Statement
111
Australia and New Zealand Class a Statement
111
United Kingdom Telecommunications Safety Requirement
111
European Union EMC Directive Conformance Statement
112
Taiwanese Class a Warning Statement
112
Chinese Class a Warning Statement
112
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement
112
Index
113
IBM x3655 - System - 7985 Installation Manual (104 pages)
Installation Guide
Brand:
IBM
| Category:
Server
| Size: 5.65 MB
Table of Contents
Installation Guide
1
Server Support
2
Table of Contents
5
Safety
7
Chapter 1. Introduction
15
The IBM System X Documentation CD
16
Hardware and Software Requirements
16
Using the Documentation Browser
16
Notices and Statements in this Document
17
Features and Specifications
18
Major Components of the Server
20
Chapter 2. Installing Optional Devices
23
Installation Guidelines
23
System Reliability Guidelines
24
Working Inside the Server with the Power on
24
Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
25
Removing the Cover
25
Removing the Air Baffle
26
Installing the Air Baffle
27
Installing a Memory Module
28
Installing a Hard Disk Drive
31
Installing an Additional Microprocessor
33
Removing the Riser-Card Assembly
37
Installing the Riser-Card Assembly
39
Installing an Adapter
40
Installing the Remote Supervisor Adapter II Slimline
42
Replacing the Serveraid SAS Controller
43
Installing an Optional Tape Drive
43
Completing the Installation
43
Installing the Cover
44
Connecting the Cables
44
Updating the Server Configuration
45
Chapter 3. Server Controls, Leds, and Power
47
Front View
47
Rear View
49
Server Power Features
50
Turning on the Server
50
Turning off the Server
51
Chapter 4. Configuring the Server
53
Using the Serverguide Setup and Installation CD
53
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility Program
53
Using the Serveraid Configuration Programs
54
Using the IBM Serveraid Configuration Utility Program
54
Using Serveraid Manager
55
Viewing the Configuration
56
Using the Baseboard Management Controller
57
Enabling and Configuring SOL Using the OSA Smbridge Management Utility Program
57
Linux Configuration
58
Microsoft Windows 2003 Standard Edition Configuration
65
Installing the OSA Smbridge Management Utility Program
66
Using the Baseboard Management Controller Utility Programs
68
Chapter 5. Solving Problems
71
Diagnostic Tools Overview
71
POST Beep Codes
71
POST Error Codes
72
Troubleshooting Tables
75
CD or DVD Drive Problems
75
General Problems
76
Hard Disk Drive Problems
76
Intermittent Problems
77
Keyboard, Mouse, or Pointing-Device Problems
77
Memory Problems
79
Microprocessor Problems
80
Monitor Problems
81
Optional-Device Problems
83
Power Problems
84
Serial Port Problems
85
Serverguide Problems
86
Software Problems
86
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port Problems
87
Video Problems
87
Light Path Diagnostics
87
Diagnosing Problems Using Light Path Diagnostics
88
Light Path Diagnostics Leds
88
Appendix A. Getting Help and Technical Assistance
91
Before You Call
91
Using the Documentation
91
Getting Help and Information from the World Wide Web
92
Software Service and Support
92
Hardware Service and Support
92
IBM Taiwan Product Service
92
Appendix B. Notices
93
Trademarks
93
Important Notes
94
Product Recycling and Disposal
95
Battery Return Program
96
Electronic Emission Notices
97
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
97
Industry Canada Class a Emission Compliance Statement
97
Australia and New Zealand Class a Statement
97
United Kingdom Telecommunications Safety Requirement
97
European Union EMC Directive Conformance Statement
98
Taiwanese Class a Warning Statement
98
Chinese Class a Warning Statement
98
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement
98
Index
99
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