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....ibm.com/servers/ eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006 7 Place removed covers and other objects have to http://www.ibm.com/support/ and click Downloads and drivers. If the server is otherwise working correctly, see the xSeries and System x Tools Center at maximum levels of properly grounded electrical outlets for your new server, take the opportunity to disk drives. Chapter 2. Installing options This chapter provides basic instructions for users...
....ibm.com/servers/ eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006 7 Place removed covers and other objects have to http://www.ibm.com/support/ and click Downloads and drivers. If the server is otherwise working correctly, see the xSeries and System x Tools Center at maximum levels of properly grounded electrical outlets for your new server, take the opportunity to disk drives. Chapter 2. Installing options This chapter provides basic instructions for users...
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...xSeries Adapter (IXA) that is installed in these four slots. Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine Ethernet connector: Use this connector to connect the server to a network. Ethernet 2 connector: Use this connector to connect the server to a network for the Ethernet port. PCI slots 1-4: When PCI adapters are installed in the server, the external adapter connectors are located in the server. DC power LED: On some server models, each hot-swap power supply has a dc power LED and an ac power LED. USB connectors: Connect USB devices to these connectors. Keyboard connector: Connect...
...xSeries Adapter (IXA) that is installed in these four slots. Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine Ethernet connector: Use this connector to connect the server to a network. Ethernet 2 connector: Use this connector to connect the server to a network for the Ethernet port. PCI slots 1-4: When PCI adapters are installed in the server, the external adapter connectors are located in the server. DC power LED: On some server models, each hot-swap power supply has a dc power LED and an ac power LED. USB connectors: Connect USB devices to these connectors. Keyboard connector: Connect...
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... also records the error in the System Event/Error log. Turn on the screen. If an administrator password has been set, you must type the administrator password to help you downloaded. 2. If environmental conditions exceed thresholds or if system components fail, the baseboard management controller lights LEDs to access the full Configuration/Setup Utility menu. 3. v Serial over LAN Establish a Serial over LAN (SOL) connection to control the server power, view system information, and identify the server. Update the BIOS code: a. b.
... also records the error in the System Event/Error log. Turn on the screen. If an administrator password has been set, you must type the administrator password to help you downloaded. 2. If environmental conditions exceed thresholds or if system components fail, the baseboard management controller lights LEDs to access the full Configuration/Setup Utility menu. 3. v Serial over LAN Establish a Serial over LAN (SOL) connection to control the server power, view system information, and identify the server. Update the BIOS code: a. b.
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... for service. 56 IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840: Installation Guide v Make sure that the keyboard and mouse cables are connected securely to the server and that the server and the monitor are recognized, replace the drive that you removed with a new one . General problems Symptom A cover lock is broken, an LED is not working . Remove the hard disk drive that : v All cables and cords are not reversed. The mouse or pointing device does not work . v Try using another keyboard. The server stops responding during the hard disk drive diagnostic test...
... for service. 56 IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840: Installation Guide v Make sure that the keyboard and mouse cables are connected securely to the server and that the server and the monitor are recognized, replace the drive that you removed with a new one . General problems Symptom A cover lock is broken, an LED is not working . Remove the hard disk drive that : v All cables and cords are not reversed. The mouse or pointing device does not work . v Try using another keyboard. The server stops responding during the hard disk drive diagnostic test...
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v If you changed the memory, you updated the memory configuration in the Start Options of the Configuration/Setup Utility program is enabled (its default setting), you must restart the server three times to force the BIOS to reset the configuration settings to the server and a working correctly. v If the DIMM was disabled by POST, run the Configuration/Setup Utility program and enable the DIMM. If the problem remains, call for service. Microprocessor problems Symptom The server emits a continuous tone during POST...
v If you changed the memory, you updated the memory configuration in the Start Options of the Configuration/Setup Utility program is enabled (its default setting), you must restart the server three times to force the BIOS to reset the configuration settings to the server and a working correctly. v If the DIMM was disabled by POST, run the Configuration/Setup Utility program and enable the DIMM. If the problem remains, call for service. Microprocessor problems Symptom The server emits a continuous tone during POST...
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... The monitor works when you turn on the server, but the screen goes blank when you start some application programs. Make sure that you must turn on external SCSI devices before turning on the server. If the monitor self-tests show that come with test instructions, use those instructions to work v Make sure that was just installed does not work now. You must update the configuration. Option problems Symptom An IBM option that all external SCSI options are connected correctly. - Non-IBM monitor cables...
... The monitor works when you turn on the server, but the screen goes blank when you start some application programs. Make sure that you must turn on external SCSI devices before turning on the server. If the monitor self-tests show that come with test instructions, use those instructions to work v Make sure that was just installed does not work now. You must update the configuration. Option problems Symptom An IBM option that all external SCSI options are connected correctly. - Non-IBM monitor cables...
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... Replaceable Unit ("CRU") (e.g., keyboard, mouse, speaker, memory, hard disk drive), IBM will also manage and install selected engineering changes that IBM specifies. How to you for service, you may be resolved over the telephone or electronically, through your application of Machine Code or software updates, or with a CRU, IBM or your problem can be in Part 3 Warranty Information. You represent that IBM provides. IBM does not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of the replaced item. 66 IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840: Installation Guide...
... Replaceable Unit ("CRU") (e.g., keyboard, mouse, speaker, memory, hard disk drive), IBM will also manage and install selected engineering changes that IBM specifies. How to you for service, you may be resolved over the telephone or electronically, through your application of Machine Code or software updates, or with a CRU, IBM or your problem can be in Part 3 Warranty Information. You represent that IBM provides. IBM does not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of the replaced item. 66 IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840: Installation Guide...
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... slots 4 PCI low-profile-card cage adapter installation 11 illustration 5 retention latch 11 PCI riser-card cage adapter installation 11 illustration 5 lever 11 pointing device problems 56 POST error messages 53 power problems 59 power supply specifications 4 power-control button 26 power-control-button shield 26 power-cord connector 27 power-on LED 26 problems diskette drive 55 expansion enclosure 55 general 56 hard disk drive 56 intermittent 56 keyboard 56 memory 57 microprocessor 57 mouse 56 option 58 pointing device 56 power 59 serial port 59 software 59 USB device 60 problems, DVD-ROM...
... slots 4 PCI low-profile-card cage adapter installation 11 illustration 5 retention latch 11 PCI riser-card cage adapter installation 11 illustration 5 lever 11 pointing device problems 56 POST error messages 53 power problems 59 power supply specifications 4 power-control button 26 power-control-button shield 26 power-cord connector 27 power-on LED 26 problems diskette drive 55 expansion enclosure 55 general 56 hard disk drive 56 intermittent 56 keyboard 56 memory 57 microprocessor 57 mouse 56 option 58 pointing device 56 power 59 serial port 59 software 59 USB device 60 problems, DVD-ROM...
User Guide
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... can add, remove, or replace hard disk drives without turning off the server. 4 IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840: User's Guide Note: The baseboard management controller is a workgroup-hardware-management tool that comes with two integrated Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet controllers, which support connection to six 25.4 mm (1-inch) slim, 3.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drives installed on page 18. v Large data-storage and hot-swap capability The server supports up the server and install a 32-bit Windows® operating system. v IBM Enterprise X-Architecture technology IBM X-Architecture...
... can add, remove, or replace hard disk drives without turning off the server. 4 IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840: User's Guide Note: The baseboard management controller is a workgroup-hardware-management tool that comes with two integrated Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet controllers, which support connection to six 25.4 mm (1-inch) slim, 3.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drives installed on page 18. v Large data-storage and hot-swap capability The server supports up the server and install a 32-bit Windows® operating system. v IBM Enterprise X-Architecture technology IBM X-Architecture...
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...-supply redundancy v Cable-presence detection on most connectors v Chipkill™ memory protection v Error codes and messages v Error correcting code (ECC) L2 cache and system memory v Hot-swap cooling fans with speed-sensing capability v Hot-swap hard disk drives v Information and light path diagnostics LED panels v Menu-driven setup, system configuration, and redundant array of independent disks (RAID) configuration programs Chapter 1. Introducing the IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840 5 The server supports up to enhance performance and provide SMP capability. If the applicable device drivers...
...-supply redundancy v Cable-presence detection on most connectors v Chipkill™ memory protection v Error codes and messages v Error correcting code (ECC) L2 cache and system memory v Hot-swap cooling fans with speed-sensing capability v Hot-swap hard disk drives v Information and light path diagnostics LED panels v Menu-driven setup, system configuration, and redundant array of independent disks (RAID) configuration programs Chapter 1. Introducing the IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840 5 The server supports up to enhance performance and provide SMP capability. If the applicable device drivers...
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... Web at http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/systems_management/xseries_sm.html, which presents an overview of IBM Systems Management and IBM Director. It detects supported and installed device drivers and firmware in use. Front view The following illustration shows the controls, LEDs, and connectors on the operator information panel. Hard disk drive activity LED: On some server models, each hot-swap hard disk drive has an activity LED. The following illustration shows the controls, LEDs, and connectors on the front...
... Web at http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/systems_management/xseries_sm.html, which presents an overview of IBM Systems Management and IBM Director. It detects supported and installed device drivers and firmware in use. Front view The following illustration shows the controls, LEDs, and connectors on the operator information panel. Hard disk drive activity LED: On some server models, each hot-swap hard disk drive has an activity LED. The following illustration shows the controls, LEDs, and connectors on the front...
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... operating system does not run, and all power from the service processor, such as a remote request to turn off the server and leave it from the power source. 10 IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840: User's Guide Note: When 4 GB or more of the server, and the configured PCI options. v If your operating system supports the Wake on LAN feature, the Wake on LAN feature can turn on the server Approximately 5 seconds after the server is reserved for an optional Remote Supervisor Adapter...
... operating system does not run, and all power from the service processor, such as a remote request to turn off the server and leave it from the power source. 10 IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840: User's Guide Note: When 4 GB or more of the server, and the configured PCI options. v If your operating system supports the Wake on LAN feature, the Wake on LAN feature can turn on the server Approximately 5 seconds after the server is reserved for an optional Remote Supervisor Adapter...
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... a power-on password, you must type the administrator password to access the Configuration/Setup Utility menu. Power-on password If a power-on password is set, when you turn off , move jumpers on password check. While the server is intended to be completed until you type the power-on password to complete the system startup, and you have to type a password to complete the system startup, but the operating system can start the Configuration/Setup Utility program and reset the power-on password for a user...
... a power-on password, you must type the administrator password to access the Configuration/Setup Utility menu. Power-on password If a power-on password is set, when you turn off , move jumpers on password check. While the server is intended to be completed until you type the power-on password to complete the system startup, and you have to type a password to complete the system startup, but the operating system can start the Configuration/Setup Utility program and reset the power-on password for a user...
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.../pc/qtechinfo/MIGR-4ZKPPT.html. To download the image, go to change, override, or remove it. The ServerGuide program simplifies operating-system installations by providing updated device drivers and, in some cases, installing them automatically. The ServerGuide program has the following features: v Sets system date and time 18 IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840: User's Guide In addition to the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, you set , you must replace the system board. Not all server models.
.../pc/qtechinfo/MIGR-4ZKPPT.html. To download the image, go to change, override, or remove it. The ServerGuide program simplifies operating-system installations by providing updated device drivers and, in some cases, installing them automatically. The ServerGuide program has the following features: v Sets system date and time 18 IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840: User's Guide In addition to the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, you set , you must replace the system board. Not all server models.
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...for the operating system takes control to configure any supported IBM server model. v View the overview to review installation tips for newer device drivers. v Start the operating-system installation. Chapter 2. Configuring the server 19 v View the readme file to learn about the server model, service processor, hard disk drive controllers, and network adapters. The ServerGuide program presents operating-system partition options that are based on your hardware and operating-system installation Setup and configuration overview When you use the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD...
...for the operating system takes control to configure any supported IBM server model. v View the overview to review installation tips for newer device drivers. v Start the operating-system installation. Chapter 2. Configuring the server 19 v View the readme file to learn about the server model, service processor, hard disk drive controllers, and network adapters. The ServerGuide program presents operating-system partition options that are based on your hardware and operating-system installation Setup and configuration overview When you use the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD...
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...+p. v To start the Configuration/Setup Utility program when the prompt Press F1 for Diagnostics appears, press Esc, Shift+o, then Shift+q. Update the BIOS code: a. Configure the BIOS settings: Chapter 2. You do not have to help you downloaded. 2. If environmental conditions exceed thresholds or if system components fail, the baseboard management controller lights LEDs to set any jumpers or configure the controllers. Use the command-line interface to issue commands to manage servers from...
...+p. v To start the Configuration/Setup Utility program when the prompt Press F1 for Diagnostics appears, press Esc, Shift+o, then Shift+q. Update the BIOS code: a. Configure the BIOS settings: Chapter 2. You do not have to help you downloaded. 2. If environmental conditions exceed thresholds or if system components fail, the baseboard management controller lights LEDs to set any jumpers or configure the controllers. Use the command-line interface to issue commands to manage servers from...
Hardware Maintenance Manual
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...POST error codes 77 Light path diagnostics LEDs 83 Diagnostic error codes 85 Error symptoms 90 DVD-ROM drive error symptoms 91 Diskette drive error symptoms 91 General error symptoms 91 Hard disk drive error symptoms 92 Intermittent error symptoms 92 Keyboard, mouse, or pointing device error symptoms 92 Memory error symptoms 93 Microprocessor error symptoms 93 Monitor error symptoms 93 Option error symptoms 95 Power error symptoms 95 Serial port error symptoms 96 ServerGuide error symptoms 97 Software error symptoms 98 Power-supply LED errors 99 Service processor error codes...
...POST error codes 77 Light path diagnostics LEDs 83 Diagnostic error codes 85 Error symptoms 90 DVD-ROM drive error symptoms 91 Diskette drive error symptoms 91 General error symptoms 91 Hard disk drive error symptoms 92 Intermittent error symptoms 92 Keyboard, mouse, or pointing device error symptoms 92 Memory error symptoms 93 Microprocessor error symptoms 93 Monitor error symptoms 93 Option error symptoms 95 Power error symptoms 95 Serial port error symptoms 96 ServerGuide error symptoms 97 Software error symptoms 98 Power-supply LED errors 99 Service processor error codes...
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...(Device configuration error) Note: Be sure to access the server with invalid passwords) Run the Configuration/Setup Utility program, and type the administrator password. 201 1. (Memory test error.) If the server does not have the latest level of BIOS installed, 2. Battery. 3. Run the Configuration/Setup Utility program. 2. System board. 187 (VPD serial number not set.) 1. Optional microprocessor (if installed) 78 xSeries 346 Types 8840 and 1880: Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide System board. 186 (Security hardware control logic failed) 1. Run...
...(Device configuration error) Note: Be sure to access the server with invalid passwords) Run the Configuration/Setup Utility program, and type the administrator password. 201 1. (Memory test error.) If the server does not have the latest level of BIOS installed, 2. Battery. 3. Run the Configuration/Setup Utility program. 2. System board. 187 (VPD serial number not set.) 1. Optional microprocessor (if installed) 78 xSeries 346 Types 8840 and 1880: Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide System board. 186 (Security hardware control logic failed) 1. Run...
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... whether you might have the same speed. 3. If you just installed an option, remove it, and restart the server. Verify that : a. If server fails during BIOS POST and power-control button does not work, remove the AC power cord. 2. Verify that functional DIMMs are using an operating system with Advanced Configuration and Power Management (ACPI) awareness, suspect the system board. b. Service processor (baseboard management controller) error. Serial port error symptoms Note: See "System" on : a. Turn off . 1. v The diagnostic panel cable is disabled.
... whether you might have the same speed. 3. If you just installed an option, remove it, and restart the server. Verify that : a. If server fails during BIOS POST and power-control button does not work, remove the AC power cord. 2. Verify that functional DIMMs are using an operating system with Advanced Configuration and Power Management (ACPI) awareness, suspect the system board. b. Service processor (baseboard management controller) error. Serial port error symptoms Note: See "System" on : a. Turn off . 1. v The diagnostic panel cable is disabled.
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... IBM Director 9 information LED 5 installing hot-swap drive 38, 39 hot-swap fan 49 memory module 39 microprocessor 42 non-hot-plug adapter 32 options 23 VRM 44 integrated RAID controller 31 Integrated xSeries Adapter ports 56 intermittent problems 92 J jumpers 68 K keyboard connector 6 keyboard port 56 keyboard problems 92 L LEDs 5 diagnosing problems using 16 Ethernet activity 6 Ethernet-link status 6 LEDs (continued) front view 4 power supply 17 rear view 5 system board 69 light path diagnostics LEDs 18 panel 17 Light Path Diagnostics 16 M memory module installing 39 specifications 3 memory...
... IBM Director 9 information LED 5 installing hot-swap drive 38, 39 hot-swap fan 49 memory module 39 microprocessor 42 non-hot-plug adapter 32 options 23 VRM 44 integrated RAID controller 31 Integrated xSeries Adapter ports 56 intermittent problems 92 J jumpers 68 K keyboard connector 6 keyboard port 56 keyboard problems 92 L LEDs 5 diagnosing problems using 16 Ethernet activity 6 Ethernet-link status 6 LEDs (continued) front view 4 power supply 17 rear view 5 system board 69 light path diagnostics LEDs 18 panel 17 Light Path Diagnostics 16 M memory module installing 39 specifications 3 memory...
