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... specifications 6 BladeCenter JS20 specifications for non-NEBS/ETSI environments . . . . . 6 BladeCenter JS20 specifications for the blade server service processor . . . . . 41 Updating and managing the system flash using Linux service aids . . . . . 41 Updating the system flash using Linux 41 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006 iii Configuration requirements for the blade server 35 Using the Serial Over LAN (SOL) feature on the blade server 11 Turning off the blade server 12 The control panel buttons and LEDs 13 System-board internal and option connectors 15 System-board LEDs...
... specifications 6 BladeCenter JS20 specifications for non-NEBS/ETSI environments . . . . . 6 BladeCenter JS20 specifications for the blade server service processor . . . . . 41 Updating and managing the system flash using Linux service aids . . . . . 41 Updating the system flash using Linux 41 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006 iii Configuration requirements for the blade server 35 Using the Serial Over LAN (SOL) feature on the blade server 11 Turning off the blade server 12 The control panel buttons and LEDs 13 System-board internal and option connectors 15 System-board LEDs...
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... BladeCenter unit. The blade server is installed after you must reset the date and time through your operating system. In the Type field, select the type for your network configuration for remote management, see "Updating the firmware code for a serial concentrator v Standard Telnet interface that comes with Internet access. This chapter also describes other devices to manage servers remotely by using a command-line interface (CLI) over a LAN without keyboard, video, or mouse (headless servers) v Reduced cabling and no need...
... BladeCenter unit. The blade server is installed after you must reset the date and time through your operating system. In the Type field, select the type for your network configuration for remote management, see "Updating the firmware code for a serial concentrator v Standard Telnet interface that comes with Internet access. This chapter also describes other devices to manage servers remotely by using a command-line interface (CLI) over a LAN without keyboard, video, or mouse (headless servers) v Reduced cabling and no need...
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... server is routed to Hard drive 2. 2. Note the designation that a blade server uses through Fibre Channel switch modules, you enabled is routed to the Ethernet switch module. You can verify which controller port on the switch module or pass-thru module are routed to a particular BladeCenter unit I /O bay 1. Note: The IBM BladeCenter JS20 Fibre Channel Expansion Card (part number 73P6112) must configure the blade server for instructions.) 3. Turn on the console. At the open firmware...
... server is routed to Hard drive 2. 2. Note the designation that a blade server uses through Fibre Channel switch modules, you enabled is routed to the Ethernet switch module. You can verify which controller port on the switch module or pass-thru module are routed to a particular BladeCenter unit I /O bay 1. Note: The IBM BladeCenter JS20 Fibre Channel Expansion Card (part number 73P6112) must configure the blade server for instructions.) 3. Turn on the console. At the open firmware...
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... information about upgrading the device drivers, firmware code, and basic input/output system (BIOS) code for all blade servers within the BladeCenter unit. Cross-referenced information is available for download from the operating system installation and is given in the readme file for other BladeCenter components. system. Follow the update instructions on the IBM Support Web site at http://www.ibm.com/support. Download the latest firmware code for the blade server service processor from...
... information about upgrading the device drivers, firmware code, and basic input/output system (BIOS) code for all blade servers within the BladeCenter unit. Cross-referenced information is available for download from the operating system installation and is given in the readme file for other BladeCenter components. system. Follow the update instructions on the IBM Support Web site at http://www.ibm.com/support. Download the latest firmware code for the blade server service processor from...
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... start after installation or an error occurs while running, perform the following steps: 1. a. b. d. Observe the progress codes in the IBM BladeCenter and BladeCenter T Serial Over LAN Setup Guide. Turn off the server. If an error occurs, see if an error was recorded. If there is no hardware error, contact a service support representative for more information. 5. Consult your operating system documentation for more information, go to start an SOL session (see the BladeCenter JS20 Type 8842 Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide. Remove...
... start after installation or an error occurs while running, perform the following steps: 1. a. b. d. Observe the progress codes in the IBM BladeCenter and BladeCenter T Serial Over LAN Setup Guide. Turn off the server. If an error occurs, see if an error was recorded. If there is no hardware error, contact a service support representative for more information. 5. Consult your operating system documentation for more information, go to start an SOL session (see the BladeCenter JS20 Type 8842 Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide. Remove...
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... that the boot list is set from the management-module boot list. Make sure that the boot list is correct using the management-module boot list menu. 2. Make sure that you might have a problem with the system board. Contact a service support representative for more information. 1. Contact a service support representative for more information. 52 BladeCenter JS20 Type 8842: Installation and User's Guide Suggested action 1. Perform the system checkout procedure. See "System checkout" on page 48. 3. See the BladeCenter JS20 Type 8842 Hardware Maintenance Manual and...
... that the boot list is set from the management-module boot list. Make sure that the boot list is correct using the management-module boot list menu. 2. Make sure that you might have a problem with the system board. Contact a service support representative for more information. 1. Contact a service support representative for more information. 52 BladeCenter JS20 Type 8842: Installation and User's Guide Suggested action 1. Perform the system checkout procedure. See "System checkout" on page 48. 3. See the BladeCenter JS20 Type 8842 Hardware Maintenance Manual and...
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... the BladeCenter JS20 Type 8842 blade server or in the BladeCenter JS20 Type 8842 Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide that comes with the BladeCenter unit. Boot Internet protocol (BOOTP) failed. Contact your network administrator to make sure that comes with the blade server. Contact your network administrator. 3. Contact a service support representative for assistance. 1. Make sure that the server and gateway network are solving a problem with the BOOTP server or the network connection, replace the system-board assembly. If there is correctly configured...
... the BladeCenter JS20 Type 8842 blade server or in the BladeCenter JS20 Type 8842 Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide that comes with the BladeCenter unit. Boot Internet protocol (BOOTP) failed. Contact your network administrator to make sure that comes with the blade server. Contact your network administrator. 3. Contact a service support representative for assistance. 1. Make sure that the server and gateway network are solving a problem with the BOOTP server or the network connection, replace the system-board assembly. If there is correctly configured...
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... with the error, replace locate package. See "System checkout" on page 48. 66 BladeCenter JS20 Type 8842: Installation and User's Guide Table 1. If there is not a SAN device. Run the setup-fc-disk utility. 20A80104 The disk2 alias was modified. copied to allocate memory failed. If a location code is an informational message. Perform the system checkout procedure. Check the network connection. Check the network connection. Abbreviated list of firmware error codes (continued) Error code Failing device or problem found Suggested...
... with the error, replace locate package. See "System checkout" on page 48. 66 BladeCenter JS20 Type 8842: Installation and User's Guide Table 1. If there is not a SAN device. Run the setup-fc-disk utility. 20A80104 The disk2 alias was modified. copied to allocate memory failed. If a location code is an informational message. Perform the system checkout procedure. Check the network connection. Check the network connection. Abbreviated list of firmware error codes (continued) Error code Failing device or problem found Suggested...
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... page 48. Partition firmware error before stdout Perform the system checkout procedure. Check the http://www.ibm.com/support Web site for microcode updates for assistance. xx Description 0E, 0F Machine type or model 10, 11 System serial number 16, 17 Universal unique identifier (UUID) 1E Startup (boot) mode 20D00900 The blade server failed to locate Perform the system checkout procedure. Have the blade server serviced. checkout" on...
... page 48. Partition firmware error before stdout Perform the system checkout procedure. Check the http://www.ibm.com/support Web site for microcode updates for assistance. xx Description 0E, 0F Machine type or model 10, 11 System serial number 16, 17 Universal unique identifier (UUID) 1E Startup (boot) mode 20D00900 The blade server failed to locate Perform the system checkout procedure. Have the blade server serviced. checkout" on...
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..., have the blade server serviced. 1. Abbreviated list of firmware error codes (continued) Error code Failing device or problem found Suggested action 25A80210 Setenv/$Setenv parameter error; Boot to reflash the TEMP image for assistance. Start from the PERM flash image to the open firmware prompt. 2. Make sure that you installed. 25A80211 Setenv/$Setenv parameter error; If the problem remains, replace the battery in the blade server. Note: For additional information about DIMMs, see "Installing memory modules" on...
..., have the blade server serviced. 1. Abbreviated list of firmware error codes (continued) Error code Failing device or problem found Suggested action 25A80210 Setenv/$Setenv parameter error; Boot to reflash the TEMP image for assistance. Start from the PERM flash image to the open firmware prompt. 2. Make sure that you installed. 25A80211 Setenv/$Setenv parameter error; If the problem remains, replace the battery in the blade server. Note: For additional information about DIMMs, see "Installing memory modules" on...
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...) by power outages that the DIMMs are available. 2. Table 1. Abbreviated list of these errors occurs, the time and date information has been lost. Note: For additional information about DIMMs, see the Hardware Maintenance and Troubleshooting Guide. Replace the defective DIMM. 26020008 PCI device firmware code evaluation error. Reseat the adapter and restart the blade server. 2. If the location code identifies the system board, replace the system-board assembly. Replace the battery in...
...) by power outages that the DIMMs are available. 2. Table 1. Abbreviated list of these errors occurs, the time and date information has been lost. Note: For additional information about DIMMs, see the Hardware Maintenance and Troubleshooting Guide. Replace the defective DIMM. 26020008 PCI device firmware code evaluation error. Reseat the adapter and restart the blade server. 2. If the location code identifies the system board, replace the system-board assembly. Replace the battery in...
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... the network interface being used are configured and operating correctly. The server might have installed the correct type of physical memory installed. Solving problems 79 Suggested action Make sure that : v The option is automatically saved in the blade-server firmware code. The Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide or Problem Determination and Service Guide for the blade server. v You followed the installation instructions that came with the switch module If you changed , the new configuration information is designed for your BladeCenter...
... the network interface being used are configured and operating correctly. The server might have installed the correct type of physical memory installed. Solving problems 79 Suggested action Make sure that : v The option is automatically saved in the blade-server firmware code. The Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide or Problem Determination and Service Guide for the blade server. v You followed the installation instructions that came with the switch module If you changed , the new configuration information is designed for your BladeCenter...
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... operating system installation and are running the Linux operating system. With the toolkit installed, problem determination and correction is started with no checkpoints. The Linux service aids for effective diagnosis and repair of system firmware code using the code page jumper (J14). Recovery of the system in the Linux on pSeries® service aids for hardware diagnostics are available for instructions). 84 BladeCenter JS20 Type 8842: Installation and User's Guide Users can recover the TEMP image from a power failure during a flash update...
... operating system installation and are running the Linux operating system. With the toolkit installed, problem determination and correction is started with no checkpoints. The Linux service aids for effective diagnosis and repair of system firmware code using the code page jumper (J14). Recovery of the system in the Linux on pSeries® service aids for hardware diagnostics are available for instructions). 84 BladeCenter JS20 Type 8842: Installation and User's Guide Users can recover the TEMP image from a power failure during a flash update...
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... responsible for downloading and installing designated Machine Code (microcode, basic input/output system code (called "BIOS"), utility programs, device drivers, and diagnostics delivered with "how-to" questions and those regarding Machine set-up and installation, is voided by removal or alteration of purchase and your reseller to warranty service. IBM does not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of the replaced item. 90 BladeCenter JS20 Type 8842: Installation and User's Guide If you must follow the problem determination...
... responsible for downloading and installing designated Machine Code (microcode, basic input/output system code (called "BIOS"), utility programs, device drivers, and diagnostics delivered with "how-to" questions and those regarding Machine set-up and installation, is voided by removal or alteration of purchase and your reseller to warranty service. IBM does not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of the replaced item. 90 BladeCenter JS20 Type 8842: Installation and User's Guide If you must follow the problem determination...
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... online diagnostics in concurrent mode 68 Running standalone diagnostics from a management (NIM) server 68 NIM server configuration 69 Client configuration and booting standalone diagnostics from the BladeCenter unit 73 Opening the blade server cover 74 vi BladeCenter JS20 Type 8842: Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide Service aids and the Linux system error log 40 FRU/CRU isolation 46 Error symptom charts 46 Light path diagnostics 46 Memory errors 47 Recovering the system firmware code 48 Recovery of system firmware code using service aids 48 Starting the...
... online diagnostics in concurrent mode 68 Running standalone diagnostics from a management (NIM) server 68 NIM server configuration 69 Client configuration and booting standalone diagnostics from the BladeCenter unit 73 Opening the blade server cover 74 vi BladeCenter JS20 Type 8842: Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide Service aids and the Linux system error log 40 FRU/CRU isolation 46 Error symptom charts 46 Light path diagnostics 46 Memory errors 47 Recovering the system firmware code 48 Recovery of system firmware code using service aids 48 Starting the...
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... Ethernet controller is restored, the Ethernet 18 BladeCenter JS20 Type 8842: Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide If you can be configured as an alternative to the text-console command prompt for the blade server operating system. The routing from each server attached to each server to attach to address the Ethernet controller ports. Either one of the Ethernet-compatible switch modules in I /O bays for Ethernet controller routing. Using the command-line interface, you must install a device driver to enable...
... Ethernet controller is restored, the Ethernet 18 BladeCenter JS20 Type 8842: Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide If you can be configured as an alternative to the text-console command prompt for the blade server operating system. The routing from each server attached to each server to attach to address the Ethernet controller ports. Either one of the Ethernet-compatible switch modules in I /O bays for Ethernet controller routing. Using the command-line interface, you must install a device driver to enable...
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... entry that had been defined by the task. 6. look for example, Update and Manage System Flash (see "Tasks (service aids)" on page 63). 5. Example: 28 BladeCenter JS20 Type 8842: Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide Enter the diag command to display previous diagnostic results form online diagnostics in the CD drive, and make sure you need help, contact the system operator. 2. for the ″SRN″ entry shown near the end...
... entry that had been defined by the task. 6. look for example, Update and Manage System Flash (see "Tasks (service aids)" on page 63). 5. Example: 28 BladeCenter JS20 Type 8842: Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide Enter the diag command to display previous diagnostic results form online diagnostics in the CD drive, and make sure you need help, contact the system operator. 2. for the ″SRN″ entry shown near the end...
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... Diagnostic Operating Instructions display. 9. Follow any other reference code when you can learn more about these codes in as missing; If no instructions appear, no longer available to the "SRN tables" on page 110 or "Firmware error codes" on page 102. Note: When you see if the resource 30 BladeCenter JS20 Type 8842: Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide Follow these steps: a. Did the AIX login prompt display? Contact your hardware service...
... Diagnostic Operating Instructions display. 9. Follow any other reference code when you can learn more about these codes in as missing; If no instructions appear, no longer available to the "SRN tables" on page 110 or "Firmware error codes" on page 102. Note: When you see if the resource 30 BladeCenter JS20 Type 8842: Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide Follow these steps: a. Did the AIX login prompt display? Contact your hardware service...
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... Action column. It also contains instructions as follows: 1. Perform the action shown in the Service Request Number list, check for which the Failing Function Codes are listed. Action: Run standalone diagnostics problem determination procedure. If you cannot find the FFC that this chapter may be 950-xxxx. Report this problem to the AIX Support Center. Report this problem to the AIX Support Center. 110 BladeCenter JS20 Type 8842: Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide
... Action column. It also contains instructions as follows: 1. Perform the action shown in the Service Request Number list, check for which the Failing Function Codes are listed. Action: Run standalone diagnostics problem determination procedure. If you cannot find the FFC that this chapter may be 950-xxxx. Report this problem to the AIX Support Center. Report this problem to the AIX Support Center. 110 BladeCenter JS20 Type 8842: Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide
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... hard disk drives 75 memory module 77 options 71 system board 87 integrated drive electronics (IDE) connectors 76 controller 6 drives 75 integrated functions 6 J jumper, code page 55, 57 jumper, system firmware code recovering the TEMP image 50 starting the TEMP image 49 L LEDs activity 16 blade system error 15 control panel 14 information 15 location 15 power-on 16 light path diagnostics 145 button 47 procedure 46 Linux diagnostic procedure 41 Linux operating system diagnostic utilities Web site 37 service aids for hardware diagnostics...
... hard disk drives 75 memory module 77 options 71 system board 87 integrated drive electronics (IDE) connectors 76 controller 6 drives 75 integrated functions 6 J jumper, code page 55, 57 jumper, system firmware code recovering the TEMP image 50 starting the TEMP image 49 L LEDs activity 16 blade system error 15 control panel 14 information 15 location 15 power-on 16 light path diagnostics 145 button 47 procedure 46 Linux diagnostic procedure 41 Linux operating system diagnostic utilities Web site 37 service aids for hardware diagnostics...