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... Is the problem No solved? Go to http://www.ibm.com/support/mysupport/ View information about IBM Support Line at http://www.ibm.com/services/sl/products/ or view support telephone numbers at http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/ serverproven/compat/us/. No Update the firmware to take. No Check all cables for loose connections and...
... Is the problem No solved? Go to http://www.ibm.com/support/mysupport/ View information about IBM Support Line at http://www.ibm.com/services/sl/products/ or view support telephone numbers at http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/ serverproven/compat/us/. No Update the firmware to take. No Check all cables for loose connections and...
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... v Starting and configuring your server and other IBM server products at http://www.ibm.com/eserver/ xseries/. The server might be updated occasionally to provide additional information that is described in the server documentation. For firmware updates, click Downloads and drivers. To check ...server v Installing some options. Product name Machine type Model number Serial number IBM xSeries 346 server Eserver 8840 The model number and serial number are made periodically to http://www.ibm.com/support/. You can download them from what is not included in this...
... v Starting and configuring your server and other IBM server products at http://www.ibm.com/eserver/ xseries/. The server might be updated occasionally to provide additional information that is described in the server documentation. For firmware updates, click Downloads and drivers. To check ...server v Installing some options. Product name Machine type Model number Serial number IBM xSeries 346 server Eserver 8840 The model number and serial number are made periodically to http://www.ibm.com/support/. You can download them from what is not included in this...
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...hot-swap fans, or hot-plug Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices. For additional information about tools for updating, managing, and deploying firmware, see the xSeries and System x Tools Center at maximum levels of supported options for your server, monitor, and other parts in the server. v ...diagnostic information. v When you must start the server while the cover is removed, make changes to http://www.ibm.com/servers/ eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006 7 This step will help to perform before you install optional hardware, make sure that the operating ...
...hot-swap fans, or hot-plug Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices. For additional information about tools for updating, managing, and deploying firmware, see the xSeries and System x Tools Center at maximum levels of supported options for your server, monitor, and other parts in the server. v ...diagnostic information. v When you must start the server while the cover is removed, make changes to http://www.ibm.com/servers/ eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006 7 This step will help to perform before you install optional hardware, make sure that the operating ...
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... with the update package. Go to http://www.ibm.com/support/ to remotely manage and configure a network. From a command-line prompt, type bmc_cfg and press Enter. 3. The firmware update utility program updates the baseboard management controller firmware or SDR/FRU data only and does not affect...configuration utility program Use the baseboard management controller configuration utility program to remotely view the System Event/Error log. To update the firmware, if the Linux or Windows operating-system update package is started. Configuring the server 43 Use CLI mode also to view ...
... with the update package. Go to http://www.ibm.com/support/ to remotely manage and configure a network. From a command-line prompt, type bmc_cfg and press Enter. 3. The firmware update utility program updates the baseboard management controller firmware or SDR/FRU data only and does not affect...configuration utility program Use the baseboard management controller configuration utility program to remotely view the System Event/Error log. To update the firmware, if the Linux or Windows operating-system update package is started. Configuring the server 43 Use CLI mode also to view ...
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...31 configuring hardware 31 configuring your server 31 connectors 26 adapter 9 cable 23 external 23 front 23 microprocessor 18 rear 23 VRM 18 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006 controller SCSI configuring 45, 46 using the SCSISelect Utility to configure 44 cooling 4 D danger statements 3 DIMM. See memory module DIMMs order... link LED 27 expansion enclosure problems 55 external cabling 23 F FCC Class A notice 87 features 4 filler panel, hard disk drive bay 17 firmware code, updating 43 firmware updates 1 H hard disk drive problems 56 heat output 4 HostRAID feature configuring 45, 46 enabling 45 89
...31 configuring hardware 31 configuring your server 31 connectors 26 adapter 9 cable 23 external 23 front 23 microprocessor 18 rear 23 VRM 18 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006 controller SCSI configuring 45, 46 using the SCSISelect Utility to configure 44 cooling 4 D danger statements 3 DIMM. See memory module DIMMs order... link LED 27 expansion enclosure problems 55 external cabling 23 F FCC Class A notice 87 features 4 filler panel, hard disk drive bay 17 firmware code, updating 43 firmware updates 1 H hard disk drive problems 56 heat output 4 HostRAID feature configuring 45, 46 enabling 45 89
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... on the server 28 U United States electronic emission Class A notice 87 United States FCC Class A notice 87 Universal Serial Bus (USB) problems 60 updating the firmware code 43 USB connector 26, 27 using baseboard management controller utility programs 43 Configuration/Setup Utility 31 SCSI HostRAID to configure the controller 45, 46...
... on the server 28 U United States electronic emission Class A notice 87 United States FCC Class A notice 87 Universal Serial Bus (USB) problems 60 updating the firmware code 43 USB connector 26, 27 using baseboard management controller utility programs 43 Configuration/Setup Utility 31 SCSI HostRAID to configure the controller 45, 46...
User Guide
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...menu choices 14 Passwords 17 Power-on the server 10 Turning off the server 10 Chapter 2. Introducing the IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840 1 Related documentation 1 Notices and statements used in this document 2 Features and specifications 3 What your server offers 4 Reliability,... management controller utility programs 34 Using the baseboard management controller configuration utility program 34 Using the baseboard management controller firmware update utility program 34 Using the OSA SMBridge management utility program 34 Using the SCSISelect Utility program 35 Starting the...
...menu choices 14 Passwords 17 Power-on the server 10 Turning off the server 10 Chapter 2. Introducing the IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840 1 Related documentation 1 Notices and statements used in this document 2 Features and specifications 3 What your server offers 4 Reliability,... management controller utility programs 34 Using the baseboard management controller configuration utility program 34 Using the baseboard management controller firmware update utility program 34 Using the OSA SMBridge management utility program 34 Using the SCSISelect Utility program 35 Starting the...
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... panel: This panel contains controls, LEDs, and connectors. Introducing the IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840 7 Front view The following illustration shows the controls, LEDs, and connectors...IBM xSeries Systems Management Web page at no additional cost, or you can purchase it indicates that the drive is in the server and installs available updates. It detects supported and installed device drivers and firmware...) Rack release latches: Press these latches to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/systems_management/sys_migration/ xpress.html. The UpdateXpress program The UpdateXpress ...
... panel: This panel contains controls, LEDs, and connectors. Introducing the IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840 7 Front view The following illustration shows the controls, LEDs, and connectors...IBM xSeries Systems Management Web page at no additional cost, or you can purchase it indicates that the drive is in the server and installs available updates. It detects supported and installed device drivers and firmware...) Rack release latches: Press these latches to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/systems_management/sys_migration/ xpress.html. The UpdateXpress program The UpdateXpress ...
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...hardware features, such as an integrated SCSI controller with your operating system. The utilities also provide the capability to update the firmware and sensor data record/field replacable unit (SDR/FRU) data and to configure serial port assignments, change interrupt request (... SCSISelect Utility program Use the SCSISelect Utility program to configure devices that are attached to configure the baseboard management controller. v IBM ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD The ServerGuide program provides software-setup tools and installation tools that is set passwords. Use this ...
...hardware features, such as an integrated SCSI controller with your operating system. The utilities also provide the capability to update the firmware and sensor data record/field replacable unit (SDR/FRU) data and to configure serial port assignments, change interrupt request (... SCSISelect Utility program Use the SCSISelect Utility program to configure devices that are attached to configure the baseboard management controller. v IBM ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD The ServerGuide program provides software-setup tools and installation tools that is set passwords. Use this ...
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... configure any supported IBM server model. Then, the program checks the CD for your operating-system CD. v Detects the SCSI RAID adapter, controller, or integrated SCSI controller with RAID capabilities and runs the SCSI RAID configuration program (with LSI chip sets for ServeRAID adapters only) v Checks the microcode (firmware) levels of a ServeRAID...
... configure any supported IBM server model. Then, the program checks the CD for your operating-system CD. v Detects the SCSI RAID adapter, controller, or integrated SCSI controller with RAID capabilities and runs the SCSI RAID configuration program (with LSI chip sets for ServeRAID adapters only) v Checks the microcode (firmware) levels of a ServeRAID...
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... instructions on multiple servers. Using the baseboard management controller firmware update utility program Use the baseboard management controller firmware update utility program to remotely view the System Event/Error log. 34 IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840: User's Guide Use CLI mode also to download a baseboard management controller firmware update or a SDR/FRU update. The utility starts automatically...
... instructions on multiple servers. Using the baseboard management controller firmware update utility program Use the baseboard management controller firmware update utility program to remotely view the System Event/Error log. 34 IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840: User's Guide Use CLI mode also to download a baseboard management controller firmware update or a SDR/FRU update. The utility starts automatically...
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...Ethernet connector 10 Ethernet-link status link LED 9 F FCC Class A notice 43 features 3 server 4 ServerGuide 18 firmware code, updating 34 H heat output 3 HostRAID feature configuring 20, 21 enabling 20 humidity 3 I IBM Director 4, 6 IBM X-Architecture technology 4 important notices 2 information LED 8 integrated baseboard management controller utility programs 34 K keyboard connector 10...memory module specifications 3 microprocessor specifications 3 mouse connector 10 N NOS installation with ServerGuide 19 without ServerGuide 20 notes 2 notes, important 40 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2005 45
...Ethernet connector 10 Ethernet-link status link LED 9 F FCC Class A notice 43 features 3 server 4 ServerGuide 18 firmware code, updating 34 H heat output 3 HostRAID feature configuring 20, 21 enabling 20 humidity 3 I IBM Director 4, 6 IBM X-Architecture technology 4 important notices 2 information LED 8 integrated baseboard management controller utility programs 34 K keyboard connector 10...memory module specifications 3 microprocessor specifications 3 mouse connector 10 N NOS installation with ServerGuide 19 without ServerGuide 20 notes 2 notes, important 40 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2005 45
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... 35 identify 35 power 35 reboot 35 sel get 35 sol 35 sysinfo 35 ServeRAID 5 ServerGuide features 18 NOS installation 19 using 18 46 IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840: User's Guide ServerGuide CD 4 serviceability 5 setup with ServerGuide 19 size 3 SMP 1 specifications 3 statements and notices 2 status LEDs 9 ...on the server 10 U United States electronic emission Class A notice 43 United States FCC Class A notice 43 UpdateXpress 7 updating the firmware code 34 USB connector 8, 10 using baseboard management controller utility programs 34 Configuration/Setup Utility 14 SCSISelect Utility 20, 21 V video ...
... 35 identify 35 power 35 reboot 35 sel get 35 sol 35 sysinfo 35 ServeRAID 5 ServerGuide features 18 NOS installation 19 using 18 46 IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840: User's Guide ServerGuide CD 4 serviceability 5 setup with ServerGuide 19 size 3 SMP 1 specifications 3 statements and notices 2 status LEDs 9 ...on the server 10 U United States electronic emission Class A notice 43 United States FCC Class A notice 43 UpdateXpress 7 updating the firmware code 34 USB connector 8, 10 using baseboard management controller utility programs 34 Configuration/Setup Utility 14 SCSISelect Utility 20, 21 V video ...
Hardware Maintenance Manual
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...the integrated Ethernet controllers. v SCSISelect Utility program Use the SCSISelect Utility program to configure devices that are attached to update the firmware and sensor data record/field replaceable unit (SDR/FRU) data and remotely manage a network. The following configuration programs and capabilities ...come with RAID capabilities, and to simplify the installation of the basic input/output system (BIOS) code in the IBM xSeries User's Guide on the IBM Documentation CD. The latest information about configuring the server is part of your server. Chapter 2. The programs also ...
...the integrated Ethernet controllers. v SCSISelect Utility program Use the SCSISelect Utility program to configure devices that are attached to update the firmware and sensor data record/field replaceable unit (SDR/FRU) data and remotely manage a network. The following configuration programs and capabilities ...come with RAID capabilities, and to simplify the installation of the basic input/output system (BIOS) code in the IBM xSeries User's Guide on the IBM Documentation CD. The latest information about configuring the server is part of your server. Chapter 2. The programs also ...
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... The following notes describe the type of supported hard disk drives, go to install a hot-swap hard disk drive. 38 xSeries 346 Types 8840 and 1880: Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide If you installed a Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine, see the documentation that ... a list of hard disk drive that the server supports and other options to operate at http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/ . Perform any configuration tasks that are required for information about installing the firmware and configuring the option. SCSI adapter SCSI cable 9.
... The following notes describe the type of supported hard disk drives, go to install a hot-swap hard disk drive. 38 xSeries 346 Types 8840 and 1880: Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide If you installed a Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine, see the documentation that ... a list of hard disk drive that the server supports and other options to operate at http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/ . Perform any configuration tasks that are required for information about installing the firmware and configuring the option. SCSI adapter SCSI cable 9.
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... fan bracket (see "Installing memory modules" on page 23. Complete the following steps to remove the system board and shuttle: 1. Shuttle locking latch 70 xSeries 346 Types 8840 and 1880: Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide v Read the safety notices at Appendix B, "Safety information," on page 60). 6. Disconnect and remove the... PCI riser-card assembly (see "Removing the air baffle" on a diskette or CD image. 2. Remove the air baffle (see "Working with the latest firmware or restore the pre-existing firmware that the customer provides on page 29. 5.
... fan bracket (see "Installing memory modules" on page 23. Complete the following steps to remove the system board and shuttle: 1. Shuttle locking latch 70 xSeries 346 Types 8840 and 1880: Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide v Read the safety notices at Appendix B, "Safety information," on page 60). 6. Disconnect and remove the... PCI riser-card assembly (see "Removing the air baffle" on a diskette or CD image. 2. Remove the air baffle (see "Working with the latest firmware or restore the pre-existing firmware that the customer provides on page 29. 5.
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....) 1. Run the test again.) 1. Rerun diagnostic test. 3. Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine. 86 xSeries 346 Types 8840 and 1880: Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide S = number of failing fixed disk.) 035-253-S99 (RAID adapter initialization failure) 1. Flash latest levels of firmware (BIOS, service processor, diagnostics) 2. SCSI backplane. 4. VRM 2 for microprocessor 1 2. Flash latest levels...
....) 1. Run the test again.) 1. Rerun diagnostic test. 3. Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine. 86 xSeries 346 Types 8840 and 1880: Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide S = number of failing fixed disk.) 035-253-S99 (RAID adapter initialization failure) 1. Flash latest levels of firmware (BIOS, service processor, diagnostics) 2. SCSI backplane. 4. VRM 2 for microprocessor 1 2. Flash latest levels...
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...retry. Unplug and cold boot to -FRU index 87 Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine. 166-342-000 System Management: Failed 1. Reflash or update firmware for BMC. (BMC self test result failed tests: x where x = Flash, RAM, or ROM.) 2. Rerun diagnostic test. 3. Disconnect all...reconnect, and retry. 2. Run the test again.) 1. It may be busy. Reseat Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine. 3. Reflash or update firmware for Remote Supervisor (RSA adapter BIST indicate failed tests.) Adapter II SlimLine and BIOS are installed. 2. SCSI backplane. 5. Correct other error ...
...retry. Unplug and cold boot to -FRU index 87 Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine. 166-342-000 System Management: Failed 1. Reflash or update firmware for BMC. (BMC self test result failed tests: x where x = Flash, RAM, or ROM.) 2. Rerun diagnostic test. 3. Disconnect all...reconnect, and retry. 2. Run the test again.) 1. It may be busy. Reseat Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine. 3. Reflash or update firmware for Remote Supervisor (RSA adapter BIST indicate failed tests.) Adapter II SlimLine and BIOS are installed. 2. SCSI backplane. 5. Correct other error ...
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...(excluding 412, 414, and 415).) 2. Reflash or update firmware for the failing LED. 180-XXX-001 (Failed front LED panel test) 1. Operator panel cable 4. System board 88 xSeries 346 Types 8840 and 1880: Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide Disconnect all server...Diagnostics LED failure) Run diagnostics panel LED test for BMC. 3. SCSI backplane 2. Operator information panel cable. 4. Reflash or update firmware for BMC. 3. Operator information panel 2. Disconnect all server and option power cords from the server, (BMC indicates failure in I2C...
...(excluding 412, 414, and 415).) 2. Reflash or update firmware for the failing LED. 180-XXX-001 (Failed front LED panel test) 1. Operator panel cable 4. System board 88 xSeries 346 Types 8840 and 1880: Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide Disconnect all server...Diagnostics LED failure) Run diagnostics panel LED test for BMC. 3. SCSI backplane 2. Operator information panel cable. 4. Reflash or update firmware for BMC. 3. Operator information panel 2. Disconnect all server and option power cords from the server, (BMC indicates failure in I2C...