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... 79 Network connection problems 79 Option problems 80 Service processor problems 80 Light path diagnostics overview 80 Identifying problems using the light path diagnostics 80 Light path diagnostics table 81 Recovering the system firmware code 84 Recovery of Limited Warranty Z125-4753... EMC Directive conformance statement 113 Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement 114 Index 115 iv BladeCenter JS20 Type 8842: Installation and User's Guide IBM Statement of system firmware code using AIX 43 Using the command-line interface 44 Using the simple network...
... 79 Network connection problems 79 Option problems 80 Service processor problems 80 Light path diagnostics overview 80 Identifying problems using the light path diagnostics 80 Light path diagnostics table 81 Recovering the system firmware code 84 Recovery of Limited Warranty Z125-4753... EMC Directive conformance statement 113 Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement 114 Index 115 iv BladeCenter JS20 Type 8842: Installation and User's Guide IBM Statement of system firmware code using AIX 43 Using the command-line interface 44 Using the simple network...
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...IBM PowerPC® microprocessors with BladeCenter management module v Serial Over LAN (SOL) Environment: v Air temperature: - Altitude: 0 to 914 m (0 to 140°F) v Humidity: - Through the BladeCenter...Hard disk drives Integrated functions: v One dual-port Gigabit Ethernet controller v Light path diagnostics v Local service processor v One IDE hard disk drive controller with two channels v ... specifications of the BladeCenter JS20 Type 8842 in the blade server must provide USB support for internal communication with these devices. 6 BladeCenter JS20 Type 8842: Installation and User...
...IBM PowerPC® microprocessors with BladeCenter management module v Serial Over LAN (SOL) Environment: v Air temperature: - Altitude: 0 to 914 m (0 to 140°F) v Humidity: - Through the BladeCenter...Hard disk drives Integrated functions: v One dual-port Gigabit Ethernet controller v Light path diagnostics v Local service processor v One IDE hard disk drive controller with two channels v ... specifications of the BladeCenter JS20 Type 8842 in the blade server must provide USB support for internal communication with these devices. 6 BladeCenter JS20 Type 8842: Installation and User...
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...model-specific information. Introduction 7 Microprocessor: Two IBM PowerPC® microprocessors with 512 KB ECC L2...does not support internal drives Integrated functions: v One dual-port Gigabit Ethernet controller v Light path diagnostics v Local service processor v One IDE hard disk drive controller with two channels v RS-485 ... dc Environment (NEBS): v Air temperature: - BladeCenter JS20 specifications for NEBS/ETSI environments The following table provides a summary of the features and specifications of the BladeCenter JS20 Type 8842 in the upper portion of the NEBS short term...
...model-specific information. Introduction 7 Microprocessor: Two IBM PowerPC® microprocessors with 512 KB ECC L2...does not support internal drives Integrated functions: v One dual-port Gigabit Ethernet controller v Light path diagnostics v Local service processor v One IDE hard disk drive controller with two channels v RS-485 ... dc Environment (NEBS): v Air temperature: - BladeCenter JS20 specifications for NEBS/ETSI environments The following table provides a summary of the features and specifications of the BladeCenter JS20 Type 8842 in the upper portion of the NEBS short term...
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...an Ethernet-compatible switch module on the system board for adding more network communication capabilities to http://www.ibm.com/chips/products/powerpc/. 8 BladeCenter JS20 Type 8842: Installation and User's Guide The controller supports Wake on page 24. v System memory The memory ...Your blade server includes: v IBM Director IBM Director is lit if an unusual condition or a problem occurs. For more information, see "Light path diagnostics overview" on the Ethernet local area network (LAN). v Light path diagnostics The light path diagnostics feature provides light-emitting diodes (...
...an Ethernet-compatible switch module on the system board for adding more network communication capabilities to http://www.ibm.com/chips/products/powerpc/. 8 BladeCenter JS20 Type 8842: Installation and User's Guide The controller supports Wake on page 24. v System memory The memory ...Your blade server includes: v IBM Director IBM Director is lit if an unusual condition or a problem occurs. For more information, see "Light path diagnostics overview" on the Ethernet local area network (LAN). v Light path diagnostics The light path diagnostics feature provides light-emitting diodes (...
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...packets over a LAN without the use it is available when you want to use of the RAS features that communicates with the BladeCenter management module to work with serial presence detect (SPD) and vital product data (VPD) v System error logging v VPD ...through Friday)2 v Diagnostic support of a failure, help ensure that your blade server is designed to enable remote blade server management v SDRAM with existing standard Telnet consoles. For more information, see the IBM BladeCenter and BladeCenter T Serial Over LAN Setup Guide and BladeCenter and BladeCenter T Management Module ...
...packets over a LAN without the use it is available when you want to use of the RAS features that communicates with the BladeCenter management module to work with serial presence detect (SPD) and vital product data (VPD) v System error logging v VPD ...through Friday)2 v Diagnostic support of a failure, help ensure that your blade server is designed to enable remote blade server management v SDRAM with existing standard Telnet consoles. For more information, see the IBM BladeCenter and BladeCenter T Serial Over LAN Setup Guide and BladeCenter and BladeCenter T Management Module ...
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... 4 error LED (CR53) Microprocessor 0 error LED (CR19) Temperature error LED (CR16) Light Path Diagnostics (SW1) Microprocessor 1 error LED (CR58) Service processor error LED (CR27) NMI error LED (CR17) System board error LED (CR20) Reserved (CR29) 16 BladeCenter JS20 Type 8842: Installation and User's Guide v Error LED CR29 is available to this illustration when solving...
... 4 error LED (CR53) Microprocessor 0 error LED (CR19) Temperature error LED (CR16) Light Path Diagnostics (SW1) Microprocessor 1 error LED (CR58) Service processor error LED (CR27) NMI error LED (CR17) System board error LED (CR20) Reserved (CR29) 16 BladeCenter JS20 Type 8842: Installation and User's Guide v Error LED CR29 is available to this illustration when solving...
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... media), put the image into the /etc/microcode directory on the TEMP side. this service aid. v The IBM Remote Deployment Manager (RDM) program does not support the BladeCenter JS20 Type 8842. Note: For additional information about operating-system diagnostics, see "Recovering the system firmware code" on the PERM side. Notes: v If you want to update...
... media), put the image into the /etc/microcode directory on the TEMP side. this service aid. v The IBM Remote Deployment Manager (RDM) program does not support the BladeCenter JS20 Type 8842. Note: For additional information about operating-system diagnostics, see "Recovering the system firmware code" on the PERM side. Notes: v If you want to update...
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...containing the image that you log in the /etc/microcode file system, then choose the File System selection. for the current boot cycle. Run diagnostics. Choose Commit the Temporary Image. 5. then press Enter. 3. After the system flash operation completes, and the system reboots, you have booted... the CE login; Configuration requirements for both the PERM and TEMP sides as well as an indication as "root" or use the AIX diagnostics "Update and Manage System Flash" (see "Updating the system flash using the following illustration is an example screen: Chapter 5. Follow the ...
...containing the image that you log in the /etc/microcode file system, then choose the File System selection. for the current boot cycle. Run diagnostics. Choose Commit the Temporary Image. 5. then press Enter. 3. After the system flash operation completes, and the system reboots, you have booted... the CE login; Configuration requirements for both the PERM and TEMP sides as well as an indication as "root" or use the AIX diagnostics "Update and Manage System Flash" (see "Updating the system flash using the following illustration is an example screen: Chapter 5. Follow the ...
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...you cannot access the CD drive on the World Wide Web. For the latest editions of the IBM BladeCenter documentation, go to either the BladeCenter JS20 Type 8842 or the BladeCenter unit. Important: If you cannot locate and correct the problem using the information in this book. ...the system error logs and event logs to determine the location code information that comes with the BladeCenter JS20 Type 8842 might occur while setting up your BladeCenter unit. See "Light path diagnostics overview" on page 49 for assistance. A problem with the blade server, and the Server...
...you cannot access the CD drive on the World Wide Web. For the latest editions of the IBM BladeCenter documentation, go to either the BladeCenter JS20 Type 8842 or the BladeCenter unit. Important: If you cannot locate and correct the problem using the information in this book. ...the system error logs and event logs to determine the location code information that comes with the BladeCenter JS20 Type 8842 might occur while setting up your BladeCenter unit. See "Light path diagnostics overview" on page 49 for assistance. A problem with the blade server, and the Server...
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... same bay of the BladeCenter unit. 3. If there is available from IBM. See the BladeCenter JS20 Type 8842 Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide for the location of the problem. a. b. For more information to see the BladeCenter JS20 Type 8842 Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide. A diagnostic CD for more information. Consult your problem. 48 BladeCenter JS20 Type 8842: Installation and User...
... same bay of the BladeCenter unit. 3. If there is available from IBM. See the BladeCenter JS20 Type 8842 Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide for the location of the problem. a. b. For more information to see the BladeCenter JS20 Type 8842 Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide. A diagnostic CD for more information. Consult your problem. 48 BladeCenter JS20 Type 8842: Installation and User...
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... the network connection is a blade-server problem if the BladeCenter unit contains more information, see the "Diagnostics" in the BladeCenter unit. - Abbreviated list of the blade servers have the same symptom, the problem is in the BladeCenter JS20 Type 8842 blade server or in the BladeCenter JS20 Type 8842 Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide that the server and...
... the network connection is a blade-server problem if the BladeCenter unit contains more information, see the "Diagnostics" in the BladeCenter unit. - Abbreviated list of the blade servers have the same symptom, the problem is in the BladeCenter JS20 Type 8842 blade server or in the BladeCenter JS20 Type 8842 Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide that the server and...
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... not available, contact a system administrator for assistance. 21020012 The USB CD drive: execution of supported operating systems and other options, go to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/ serverproven/compat/us. If the problem remains, replace the USB CD drive. 5. If updates are available. 3. Contact a service support.... If the problem remains, the CD in the USB CD drive might not be readable. 3. For replacement instructions, see "Light path diagnostics table" on the blade server. Remove the CD and insert another CD. 3. v Have the blade server serviced if: -
... not available, contact a system administrator for assistance. 21020012 The USB CD drive: execution of supported operating systems and other options, go to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/ serverproven/compat/us. If the problem remains, replace the USB CD drive. 5. If updates are available. 3. Contact a service support.... If the problem remains, the CD in the USB CD drive might not be readable. 3. For replacement instructions, see "Light path diagnostics table" on the blade server. Remove the CD and insert another CD. 3. v Have the blade server serviced if: -
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... and you press the button, to identify, using the light path diagnostics, problems that all of the BladeCenter unit is lit on the blade-server control panel. You then: 1. Press and... Place the blade server on the cover for service. The LEDs will remain lit for service. An IBM option that : v The option is operating, shut down the operating system. 2. v You have ... Make sure that might be lit. These LEDs help identify the cause of 25 seconds. 80 BladeCenter JS20 Type 8842: Installation and User's Guide Remove the blade server from the World Wide Web. If the option...
... and you press the button, to identify, using the light path diagnostics, problems that all of the BladeCenter unit is lit on the blade-server control panel. You then: 1. Press and... Place the blade server on the cover for service. The LEDs will remain lit for service. An IBM option that : v The option is operating, shut down the operating system. 2. v You have ... Make sure that might be lit. These LEDs help identify the cause of 25 seconds. 80 BladeCenter JS20 Type 8842: Installation and User's Guide Remove the blade server from the World Wide Web. If the option...
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...to light the light path diagnostics LEDs for a maximum of 25 seconds (or less, depending on the number of LEDs that you should take . v Error LED CR29 is removed from the BladeCenter unit) by pressing the light path diagnostics button (SW1). See "Light path diagnostics table" for: v An... illustration that shows the location of the light path diagnostics button and error LEDs v A table that describes the error LEDs ...
...to light the light path diagnostics LEDs for a maximum of 25 seconds (or less, depending on the number of LEDs that you should take . v Error LED CR29 is removed from the BladeCenter unit) by pressing the light path diagnostics button (SW1). See "Light path diagnostics table" for: v An... illustration that shows the location of the light path diagnostics button and error LEDs v A table that describes the error LEDs ...
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... failure LED. Replace the blade server cover, reinsert the blade server in the BladeCenter unit, and then restart the server. If the problem remains, have the blade server serviced. 82 BladeCenter JS20 Type 8842: Installation and User's Guide Check the system event log in the blade server... at a time until error is corrected. error NMI error The system board has failed. Replace the DIMM indicated by a light path diagnostics LED. Note: Multiple DIMM...
... failure LED. Replace the blade server cover, reinsert the blade server in the BladeCenter unit, and then restart the server. If the problem remains, have the blade server serviced. 82 BladeCenter JS20 Type 8842: Installation and User's Guide Check the system event log in the blade server... at a time until error is corrected. error NMI error The system board has failed. Replace the DIMM indicated by a light path diagnostics LED. Note: Multiple DIMM...
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...or heat sink becomes defective, you must replace the system-board assembly. If the LED stays on the system board in the BladeCenter unit, and then restart the server. 2. Contact a service support representative for assistance. Solving problems 83 Action 1. Reseat or ...Table 2. Attention: To help ensure proper cooling and system reliability, two microprocessors and two heat sinks are not replaceable. Light path diagnostics (continued) Lit blade-error LED Cause Temperature error The system temperature has exceeded a threshold level. If it has, replace the...
...or heat sink becomes defective, you must replace the system-board assembly. If the LED stays on the system board in the BladeCenter unit, and then restart the server. 2. Contact a service support representative for assistance. Solving problems 83 Action 1. Reseat or ...Table 2. Attention: To help ensure proper cooling and system reliability, two microprocessors and two heat sinks are not replaceable. Light path diagnostics (continued) Lit blade-error LED Cause Temperature error The system temperature has exceeded a threshold level. If it has, replace the...
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...from the operating system installation and are available for download from the following steps: Note: Do not perform these free diagnostics tools for instructions). 84 BladeCenter JS20 Type 8842: Installation and User's Guide Turn off the blade server. 2. If your system hangs, you can install these ...The Update_Flash command can only be performed if the Linux service tools have installed and are referred to start from http://techsupport.services.ibm.com/server/ Linux_on_pSeries/images/Linux_RAS.pdf. This is started with no checkpoints. The system normally starts from the TEMP image, ...
...from the operating system installation and are available for download from the following steps: Note: Do not perform these free diagnostics tools for instructions). 84 BladeCenter JS20 Type 8842: Installation and User's Guide Turn off the blade server. 2. If your system hangs, you can install these ...The Update_Flash command can only be performed if the Linux service tools have installed and are referred to start from http://techsupport.services.ibm.com/server/ Linux_on_pSeries/images/Linux_RAS.pdf. This is started with no checkpoints. The system normally starts from the TEMP image, ...
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Recovering the TEMP image from the PERM image To recover the TEMP image from the BladeCenter unit" on POWER Web site at http:// techsupport.services.ibm.com/server/lopdiags/. 3. For additional information, see "Recovering the TEMP image from the TEMP image, do so now. For instructions...see "Opening the blade server cover" on page 84, restart the system. 6. If you moved jumper J14, complete the following command: /usr/lpp/diagnostics/bin/update_flash -r 4. b. Locate jumper J14 (system firmware code page jumper) on page 84. 2. If you are using the AIX operating system, ...
Recovering the TEMP image from the PERM image To recover the TEMP image from the BladeCenter unit" on POWER Web site at http:// techsupport.services.ibm.com/server/lopdiags/. 3. For additional information, see "Recovering the TEMP image from the TEMP image, do so now. For instructions...see "Opening the blade server cover" on page 84, restart the system. 6. If you moved jumper J14, complete the following command: /usr/lpp/diagnostics/bin/update_flash -r 4. b. Locate jumper J14 (system firmware code page jumper) on page 84. 2. If you are using the AIX operating system, ...
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... or optional device, and whom to make sure that you . Also, some documents are connected. Using the documentation Information about diagnostic tools is necessary. The documentation that comes with your IBM BladeCenter system and preinstalled software, if any optional devices are turned on. If you suspect a software problem, see the documentation for information...
... or optional device, and whom to make sure that you . Also, some documents are connected. Using the documentation Information about diagnostic tools is necessary. The documentation that comes with your IBM BladeCenter system and preinstalled software, if any optional devices are turned on. If you suspect a software problem, see the documentation for information...
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...be refunded. The replacement assumes the warranty service status of a Machine. IBM does not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of the replaced item. 90 BladeCenter JS20 Type 8842: Installation and User's Guide If IBM is unable to do not register the Machine with "how-to" ...Machine Code (microcode, basic input/output system code (called "BIOS"), utility programs, device drivers, and diagnostics delivered with an IBM Machine) and other software updates from an IBM Internet Web site or from other support provided for a Machine under warranty, such as warranted during the...
...be refunded. The replacement assumes the warranty service status of a Machine. IBM does not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of the replaced item. 90 BladeCenter JS20 Type 8842: Installation and User's Guide If IBM is unable to do not register the Machine with "how-to" ...Machine Code (microcode, basic input/output system code (called "BIOS"), utility programs, device drivers, and diagnostics delivered with an IBM Machine) and other software updates from an IBM Internet Web site or from other support provided for a Machine under warranty, such as warranted during the...