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...hot-swap components.) See the instructions for removing or installing a specific hot-swap component for any additional procedures that if the server and operating system support hot-swap capability, you can remove or install the component while the server is running. (Orange can grip the component to perform before...panel assembly Drive bay EMC shield USB cable assembly DVD drive Heat-sink filler SAS backplane Fan assembly Hot-swap fan Processor baffle System board Hard disk drive EMC shield ServeRAID-8k VRM Cover Hard disk drive Bezel 6 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide
...hot-swap components.) See the instructions for removing or installing a specific hot-swap component for any additional procedures that if the server and operating system support hot-swap capability, you can remove or install the component while the server is running. (Orange can grip the component to perform before...panel assembly Drive bay EMC shield USB cable assembly DVD drive Heat-sink filler SAS backplane Fan assembly Hot-swap fan Processor baffle System board Hard disk drive EMC shield ServeRAID-8k VRM Cover Hard disk drive Bezel 6 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide
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Microprocessor release lever Heatsink 2 Microprocessor 2 Microprocessor 2 VRM 6. then, remove the microprocessor from the package. Release the microprocessor retention latch by pressing down ; Open the heat-sink release lever and install a ... to any unpainted metal surface on the end, moving it to the open ) Microprocessor bracket frame c. b. then, close the release lever. 26 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide Close the microprocessor bracket frame; then, close the microprocessor retention latch and lock it to the side, and slowly releasing it securely in...
Microprocessor release lever Heatsink 2 Microprocessor 2 Microprocessor 2 VRM 6. then, remove the microprocessor from the package. Release the microprocessor retention latch by pressing down ; Open the heat-sink release lever and install a ... to any unpainted metal surface on the end, moving it to the open ) Microprocessor bracket frame c. b. then, close the release lever. 26 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide Close the microprocessor bracket frame; then, close the microprocessor retention latch and lock it to the side, and slowly releasing it securely in...
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... at a time. 5. Replace the following components one microprocessor at a time, in the order shown, restarting the server each time: a. (Trained service technician only) microprocessor 2 b. VRM 2 c. (Trained service technician only) System board 6. (Trained service technician only) If there are indicated by testing with the monitor for instructions for service. 82 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide
... at a time. 5. Replace the following components one microprocessor at a time, in the order shown, restarting the server each time: a. (Trained service technician only) microprocessor 2 b. VRM 2 c. (Trained service technician only) System board 6. (Trained service technician only) If there are indicated by testing with the monitor for instructions for service. 82 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide
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...locations on the server are 13 LEDs and a system service label on the system board: To identify the component that might occur during installation. LEDs on the left-side cover: There are available to the component. 90 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide LEDs on the left -side cover.... 1 POWER SUPPLY 2 CONFIG TEMP REMIND MEMORY DASD/ RAID FAN CPU S_ERR VRM PCI BUS SP BUS NMI SEE INSIDE COVER FOR MORE SERVICE ...
...locations on the server are 13 LEDs and a system service label on the system board: To identify the component that might occur during installation. LEDs on the left-side cover: There are available to the component. 90 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide LEDs on the left -side cover.... 1 POWER SUPPLY 2 CONFIG TEMP REMIND MEMORY DASD/ RAID FAN CPU S_ERR VRM PCI BUS SP BUS NMI SEE INSIDE COVER FOR MORE SERVICE ...
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... the suggested actions in the order in which they are installed in the correct sequence. 1. Lit light path diagnostics LED with the VRM c. (Trained service technician only) System board 92 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide If a fan LED is missing, or has been incorrectly installed. Replace the following components: a. See the BMC log or...
... the suggested actions in the order in which they are installed in the correct sequence. 1. Lit light path diagnostics LED with the VRM c. (Trained service technician only) System board 92 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide If a fan LED is missing, or has been incorrectly installed. Replace the following components: a. See the BMC log or...
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... 19 VRM 26 integrated functions 5 system management microprocessor firmware, updating 42 intermittent problems 79 ISMP firmware, updating 42 K keyboard connector 37 problems 80 keys 2 L LEDs front of server 35 rear of server 37 LEDs, light path CPU 92 DASD 93 FAN 93 MEM 93 NMI 94 106 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation... Guide LEDs, light path (continued) PCI BRD 94 SP 93 TEMP 92 VRM 92 left-side cover installing 30 removing 11 M MEM LED 93 memory 5 memory module order of...
... 19 VRM 26 integrated functions 5 system management microprocessor firmware, updating 42 intermittent problems 79 ISMP firmware, updating 42 K keyboard connector 37 problems 80 keys 2 L LEDs front of server 35 rear of server 37 LEDs, light path CPU 92 DASD 93 FAN 93 MEM 93 NMI 94 106 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation... Guide LEDs, light path (continued) PCI BRD 94 SP 93 TEMP 92 VRM 92 left-side cover installing 30 removing 11 M MEM LED 93 memory 5 memory module order of...
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...service and support 96 solving problems 63 SP LED 93 specifications 5 starting the server 39 statements and notices 4 support, web site 95 system error LED 36 information LED 36 locator LED 35 T telephone numbers 96 TEMP LED 92 temperature 5 tests, hard disk drive diagnostic ... management controller utility programs 53 Boot Menu program 61 utility program, IBM ServeRAID Configuration 55 utility, Ethernet 61 V video connector 37 viewing the configuration ServeRAID Manager 57 voltage regulator module installing 26 VRM 26 VRM LED 92 W web site publication ordering 95 support 95 support line...
...service and support 96 solving problems 63 SP LED 93 specifications 5 starting the server 39 statements and notices 4 support, web site 95 system error LED 36 information LED 36 locator LED 35 T telephone numbers 96 TEMP LED 92 temperature 5 tests, hard disk drive diagnostic ... management controller utility programs 53 Boot Menu program 61 utility program, IBM ServeRAID Configuration 55 utility, Ethernet 61 V video connector 37 viewing the configuration ServeRAID Manager 57 voltage regulator module installing 26 VRM 26 VRM LED 92 W web site publication ordering 95 support 95 support line...
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... shield USB cable assembly DVD drive Heat-sink filler SAS backplane Fan assembly Hot-swap fan Processor baffle System board Hard disk drive EMC shield ServeRAID-8k VRM Cover Hard disk drive Bezel © Copyright IBM Corp. 2007 13 Chapter 2. Installing optional devices This chapter provides detailed instructions for installing optional hardware devices...
... shield USB cable assembly DVD drive Heat-sink filler SAS backplane Fan assembly Hot-swap fan Processor baffle System board Hard disk drive EMC shield ServeRAID-8k VRM Cover Hard disk drive Bezel © Copyright IBM Corp. 2007 13 Chapter 2. Installing optional devices This chapter provides detailed instructions for installing optional hardware devices...
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... Express x8 with x8 links slot 2 PCI Express x8 with x8 links slot 3 PCI-X slot 4 PCI-X slot 5 PCI slot 6 Wake on the system board. SAS 2 power Microprocessor 2 SAS 1 VRM SAS 2 Battery ServeRAID-8k Wake on SW4 Switch number 1 Description Boot block: v Leave the switch in the off position for information about the... switch settings. Switches on LAN (CN 45) SW4 (Boot block/Clear CMOS) Table 2. v Move the switch to the on position to enable the system to recover if the BIOS code becomes damaged. 14 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: User's Guide
... Express x8 with x8 links slot 2 PCI Express x8 with x8 links slot 3 PCI-X slot 4 PCI-X slot 5 PCI slot 6 Wake on the system board. SAS 2 power Microprocessor 2 SAS 1 VRM SAS 2 Battery ServeRAID-8k Wake on SW4 Switch number 1 Description Boot block: v Leave the switch in the off position for information about the... switch settings. Switches on LAN (CN 45) SW4 (Boot block/Clear CMOS) Table 2. v Move the switch to the on position to enable the system to recover if the BIOS code becomes damaged. 14 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: User's Guide
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... error LED Slot 3 error LED Slot 4 error LED Slot 5 error LED Slot 6 error LED Microprocessor 1 error LED Microprocessor 2 error LED VRM error LED Battery error LED BMC heartbeat LED ServeRAID-8k error LED Chapter 2. Table 2. Switches on password and administrator password. then, disconnect all... and external cables. (Review the information in this document are reserved. Installing optional devices 15 System-board LEDs The following illustration shows the LEDs on page 22.) 2. Any system-board switch or jumper blocks that are not shown in the illustrations in "Safety" on page...
... error LED Slot 3 error LED Slot 4 error LED Slot 5 error LED Slot 6 error LED Microprocessor 1 error LED Microprocessor 2 error LED VRM error LED Battery error LED BMC heartbeat LED ServeRAID-8k error LED Chapter 2. Table 2. Switches on password and administrator password. then, disconnect all... and external cables. (Review the information in this document are reserved. Installing optional devices 15 System-board LEDs The following illustration shows the LEDs on page 22.) 2. Any system-board switch or jumper blocks that are not shown in the illustrations in "Safety" on page...
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... LED will then stop flashing and return to solve the problems. 16 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: User's Guide If another error occurs, the system error LED will flash every 2 seconds until the error is inside the server under the left-side cover and the error LEDs are also...CONFIG TEMP REMIND MEMORY DASD/ RAID FAN CPU S_ERR VRM PCI BUS SP BUS NMI SEE INSIDE COVER FOR MORE SERVICE INFORMATION Use the remind button on the light path diagnostic panel to acknowledge that they indicate, and actions to a solid on the IBM System x Documentation CD. The light path diagnostics panel ...
... LED will then stop flashing and return to solve the problems. 16 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: User's Guide If another error occurs, the system error LED will flash every 2 seconds until the error is inside the server under the left-side cover and the error LEDs are also...CONFIG TEMP REMIND MEMORY DASD/ RAID FAN CPU S_ERR VRM PCI BUS SP BUS NMI SEE INSIDE COVER FOR MORE SERVICE INFORMATION Use the remind button on the light path diagnostic panel to acknowledge that they indicate, and actions to a solid on the IBM System x Documentation CD. The light path diagnostics panel ...
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... fan. 4. Check the BMC log or the system-error log to determine the reason for either the VRM or integrated VRD. Failing VRM b. (Trained service technician only) Microprocessor associated with the VRM c. (Trained service technician only) System board 18 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: User's Guide See the BMC log or the system-error log (see "Environment" in the order...
... fan. 4. Check the BMC log or the system-error log to determine the reason for either the VRM or integrated VRD. Failing VRM b. (Trained service technician only) Microprocessor associated with the VRM c. (Trained service technician only) System board 18 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: User's Guide See the BMC log or the system-error log (see "Environment" in the order...
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... microprocessor in place. 8. v A triangle-shaped indicator on one corner of the tool; Note: If you must also install a VRM. 12. Installing optional devices 41 Close the microprocessor-release lever to a 45-degree angle on one corner of the socket. Place ...the suction cup. 7. then, rotate the heat sink into the socket. Close the microprocessor bracket frame; c. If necessary, install a VRM in the retention bracket; Note: To maintain proper orientation between the microprocessor and the microprocessor socket during installation, observe the following information: ...
... microprocessor in place. 8. v A triangle-shaped indicator on one corner of the tool; Note: If you must also install a VRM. 12. Installing optional devices 41 Close the microprocessor-release lever to a 45-degree angle on one corner of the socket. Place ...the suction cup. 7. then, rotate the heat sink into the socket. Close the microprocessor bracket frame; c. If necessary, install a VRM in the retention bracket; Note: To maintain proper orientation between the microprocessor and the microprocessor socket during installation, observe the following information: ...
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.... If you have other optional devices to the power source. Otherwise, go to "Completing the installation" on both ends of the VRM connector. Installing redundant power and cooling You can install a second 835-watt hot-swap power-supply. You must also purchase a second ...information that the keys align with an air duct and a single hot-swap fan. Reconnect external cables and power cords. Fan air baffle 42 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: User's Guide Hot-swap fan a. b. Reinstall the microprocessor air duct. 14. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the ...
.... If you have other optional devices to the power source. Otherwise, go to "Completing the installation" on both ends of the VRM connector. Installing redundant power and cooling You can install a second 835-watt hot-swap power-supply. You must also purchase a second ...information that the keys align with an air duct and a single hot-swap fan. Reconnect external cables and power cords. Fan air baffle 42 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: User's Guide Hot-swap fan a. b. Reinstall the microprocessor air duct. 14. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the ...
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...DVD drive 27 installing a hot-swap hard disk drive 31 integrated functions 3 J jumper power-on password override 55 K keyboard connector 10 86 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: User's Guide L LEDs diagnostics 6 front of server 8 rear of server 10 LEDs, light path CPU 18 DASD 19 FAN 19 MEM 19...18 VRM 18 Light Path Diagnostics 4 LEDs 16 light path diagnostics panel 16 local area network (LAN) 4 M MEM LED 19 memory 3, 4 memory module order of installation 38 microprocessor 3, 5 cache 52 installation 40 type and installation information 39 modes, Ethernet 70 mouse connector 10 N network operating system ...
...DVD drive 27 installing a hot-swap hard disk drive 31 integrated functions 3 J jumper power-on password override 55 K keyboard connector 10 86 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: User's Guide L LEDs diagnostics 6 front of server 8 rear of server 10 LEDs, light path CPU 18 DASD 19 FAN 19 MEM 19...18 VRM 18 Light Path Diagnostics 4 LEDs 16 light path diagnostics panel 16 local area network (LAN) 4 M MEM LED 19 memory 3, 4 memory module order of installation 38 microprocessor 3, 5 cache 52 installation 40 type and installation information 39 modes, Ethernet 70 mouse connector 10 N network operating system ...
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...connector 9, 10 USB tape drive 29 user password See power-on password using baseboard management controller utility programs 68 Boot Menu program 69 IBM Configuration/Setup Utility program 49, 50 passwords 51, 54 ServerGuide 55 utility Configuration/Setup 50 Ethernet 49, 69 utility program Adaptec RAID... Configuration 72 V video connector 10 viewing the configuration Configuration/Setup Utility 50 VRM installation 41 VRM LED 18 W Web site ServerGuide 55 weight 3 working inside the server with the power on 22 88 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: User's Guide
...connector 9, 10 USB tape drive 29 user password See power-on password using baseboard management controller utility programs 68 Boot Menu program 69 IBM Configuration/Setup Utility program 49, 50 passwords 51, 54 ServerGuide 55 utility Configuration/Setup 50 Ethernet 49, 69 utility program Adaptec RAID... Configuration 72 V video connector 10 viewing the configuration Configuration/Setup Utility 50 VRM installation 41 VRM LED 18 W Web site ServerGuide 55 weight 3 working inside the server with the power on 22 88 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: User's Guide