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... statement 102 Taiwanese Class A warning statement 103 Chinese Class A warning statement 103 Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement 103 Index 105 iv IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide Getting help and technical assistance 95 Before you call 95 Using the documentation 95 Getting help and information from the World Wide Web... problems 85 Power problems 86 Serial port problems 87 ServerGuide problems 88 Software problems 89 Universal Serial Bus (USB) port problems 89 Video problems 89 Light path diagnostics 90 Appendix A.
... statement 102 Taiwanese Class A warning statement 103 Chinese Class A warning statement 103 Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement 103 Index 105 iv IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide Getting help and technical assistance 95 Before you call 95 Using the documentation 95 Getting help and information from the World Wide Web... problems 85 Power problems 86 Serial port problems 87 ServerGuide problems 88 Software problems 89 Universal Serial Bus (USB) port problems 89 Video problems 89 Light path diagnostics 90 Appendix A.
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...v Baseboard management controller (Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) 2.0 compliant) v Service microprocessor support for Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine v Light path diagnostics v ServeRAID-8k (512 MB with ISO 9296. Two on the number and type of 4.45 cm (1.75 inches). ... Introduction 5 DVD (standard) - Maximum: 127 V ac v Input voltage high range: - Two PCI-X 2.0 133 MHz/64-bit slots Upgradeable microcode: System BIOS, service microprocessor, BMC, and SAS microcode Power supply: Note: To upgrade to the procedures that are in .) - Size: v Tower - Table ...
...v Baseboard management controller (Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) 2.0 compliant) v Service microprocessor support for Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine v Light path diagnostics v ServeRAID-8k (512 MB with ISO 9296. Two on the number and type of 4.45 cm (1.75 inches). ... Introduction 5 DVD (standard) - Maximum: 127 V ac v Input voltage high range: - Two PCI-X 2.0 133 MHz/64-bit slots Upgradeable microcode: System BIOS, service microprocessor, BMC, and SAS microcode Power supply: Note: To upgrade to the procedures that are in .) - Size: v Tower - Table ...
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... When this LED remotely. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2008 35 You can install this LED is in use IBM Director to turn the server on and off. Chapter 3. A power-control-button shield comes with the server. System locator LED: Use this button to light this LED is flashing, it indicates that ...ac power is turned on the front of the server. System power LED Power-...
... When this LED remotely. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2008 35 You can install this LED is in use IBM Director to turn the server on and off. Chapter 3. A power-control-button shield comes with the server. System locator LED: Use this button to light this LED is flashing, it indicates that ...ac power is turned on the front of the server. System power LED Power-...
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Check the light path diagnostic panel for more information (see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD for additional information. DVD-eject button: Press this connector. Hard disk drive status LED: When this LED is lit, it...in the server and the LED flashes slowly (one flash per second), the controller is in use . 36 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD). Hard disk drive activity LED: When this LED is flashing, it indicates that the drive ...
Check the light path diagnostic panel for more information (see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD for additional information. DVD-eject button: Press this connector. Hard disk drive status LED: When this LED is lit, it...in the server and the LED flashes slowly (one flash per second), the controller is in use . 36 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD). Hard disk drive activity LED: When this LED is flashing, it indicates that the drive ...
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...to help you must update and configure the BIOS code; If environmental conditions exceed thresholds or if system components fail, the baseboard management controller lights LEDs to start the Configuration/Setup Utility program. BIOS update and configuration Complete the following remote ... to server management functions through the IPMI protocol. Download the latest version of the BMC firmware from http://www.ibm.com/ systems/support/. Using the baseboard management controller The baseboard management controller provides environmental monitoring for an SOL connection. Download the...
...to help you must update and configure the BIOS code; If environmental conditions exceed thresholds or if system components fail, the baseboard management controller lights LEDs to start the Configuration/Setup Utility program. BIOS update and configuration Complete the following remote ... to server management functions through the IPMI protocol. Download the latest version of the BMC firmware from http://www.ibm.com/ systems/support/. Using the baseboard management controller The baseboard management controller provides environmental monitoring for an SOL connection. Download the...
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...lst file and the content of this file after modification. Original /boot/grub/menu.lst contents Notes gfxmanu (hd0,1)/boot/message color white/blue black/light-gray default 0 timeout 8 title linux kernel (hd0,1)/boot/vmlinuz root=/dev/hda2 acpi=oldboot vga=791 1 initrd (hd0,1)/boot/initrd title floppy root...text to the kernel line of the word gfxmenu. Modified /boot/grub/menu.lst contents Notes #gfxmanu (hd0,1)/boot/message color white/blue black/light-gray default 0 timeout 8 # This will allow you to only Monitor the OS boot via SOL title linux SOL Monitor kernel (hd0,1)/boot/...
...lst file and the content of this file after modification. Original /boot/grub/menu.lst contents Notes gfxmanu (hd0,1)/boot/message color white/blue black/light-gray default 0 timeout 8 title linux kernel (hd0,1)/boot/vmlinuz root=/dev/hda2 acpi=oldboot vga=791 1 initrd (hd0,1)/boot/initrd title floppy root...text to the kernel line of the word gfxmenu. Modified /boot/grub/menu.lst contents Notes #gfxmanu (hd0,1)/boot/message color white/blue black/light-gray default 0 timeout 8 # This will allow you to only Monitor the OS boot via SOL title linux SOL Monitor kernel (hd0,1)/boot/...
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... Electronic Service Agent, go to correct the problems. See "Troubleshooting tables" on the IBM System x Documentation CD for more information about the POST beep codes. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2008 63 POST beep code descriptions POST emits one beep indicates that the information... with no errors. - Note: See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on page 90 for more information. See "Light path diagnostics" on the IBM System x Documentation CD for more information about the diagnostic programs and error messages. For more information. If you are setting ...
... Electronic Service Agent, go to correct the problems. See "Troubleshooting tables" on the IBM System x Documentation CD for more information about the POST beep codes. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2008 63 POST beep code descriptions POST emits one beep indicates that the information... with no errors. - Note: See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on page 90 for more information. See "Light path diagnostics" on the IBM System x Documentation CD for more information about the diagnostic programs and error messages. For more information. If you are setting ...
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...the problem in the order shown, restarting the server each time: a. Check the light path diagnostics LEDs on the operator information panel (see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD for the DVD drive. 2. Reinstall the new software or new device.... v If an action step is not recognized. 1. Reseat the following components one at a time, in these tables, see "Light path diagnostics" on the IBM System x Documentation CD to determine whether the server is not working , complete the following steps before using the troubleshooting tables: 1. DVD...
...the problem in the order shown, restarting the server each time: a. Check the light path diagnostics LEDs on the operator information panel (see the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD for the DVD drive. 2. Reinstall the new software or new device.... v If an action step is not recognized. 1. Reseat the following components one at a time, in these tables, see "Light path diagnostics" on the IBM System x Documentation CD to determine whether the server is not working , complete the following steps before using the troubleshooting tables: 1. DVD...
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...with one at a time. 5. Microprocessor problems v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are indicated by the light path diagnostics LEDs (see the documentation that the microprocessors match in speed and cache size. 3. (Trained service technician only) Reseat ... indicating that are listed in the Action column until the problem is associated with the monitor for instructions for service. 82 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide v If the error is not working correctly. 1. Correct any errors that the startup (boot) microprocessor is ...
...with one at a time. 5. Microprocessor problems v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are indicated by the light path diagnostics LEDs (see the documentation that the microprocessors match in speed and cache size. 3. (Trained service technician only) Reseat ... indicating that are listed in the Action column until the problem is associated with the monitor for instructions for service. 82 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide v If the error is not working correctly. 1. Correct any errors that the startup (boot) microprocessor is ...
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...and which they are field replaceable units (FRU). transformers, appliances, fluorescent lights, and other devices (such as unreadable, rolling, or distorted. Attention: Moving a color monitor while it is turned on the IBM System x Documentation CD). 2. Move the device and the monitor at a ...happens, turn on the 1. Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine (if one is present) d. (Trained service technician only) System board 84 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which components are listed in the Action column until the...
...and which they are field replaceable units (FRU). transformers, appliances, fluorescent lights, and other devices (such as unreadable, rolling, or distorted. Attention: Moving a color monitor while it is turned on the IBM System x Documentation CD). 2. Move the device and the monitor at a ...happens, turn on the 1. Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine (if one is present) d. (Trained service technician only) System board 84 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which components are listed in the Action column until the...
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... not take immediate action. LEDs on the light path diagnostics panel. The light path diagnostics panel is causing the error, note the lit LED next to the component. 90 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide Diagnosing problems using light path diagnostics LEDs in the following illustration shows... the remind button and the LEDs on the system board: To identify the component that is inside the server...
... not take immediate action. LEDs on the light path diagnostics panel. The light path diagnostics panel is causing the error, note the lit LED next to the component. 90 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide Diagnosing problems using light path diagnostics LEDs in the following illustration shows... the remind button and the LEDs on the system board: To identify the component that is inside the server...
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... LED on one at a time, in the order shown, restarting the server each time. 5. Light path diagnostics LEDs The following table describes the LEDs on the IBM System x Documentation CD to correct the detected problems. v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which... supply 1 has failed or has been removed. Reinstall the power supply 2. 2. CONFIG Microprocessor configuration error. 1. Lit light path diagnostics LED with the system-error or information LED also lit Description Action All LEDs are field replaceable units (FRU). v See the Problem Determination and...
... LED on one at a time, in the order shown, restarting the server each time. 5. Light path diagnostics LEDs The following table describes the LEDs on the IBM System x Documentation CD to correct the detected problems. v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which... supply 1 has failed or has been removed. Reinstall the power supply 2. 2. CONFIG Microprocessor configuration error. 1. Lit light path diagnostics LED with the system-error or information LED also lit Description Action All LEDs are field replaceable units (FRU). v See the Problem Determination and...
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...the VRM 5. Failing VRM b. (Trained service technician only) Microprocessor associated with the VRM c. (Trained service technician only) System board 92 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide Replace the fan for the lit LED. 2. Find the failing, missing, or mismatched microprocessor by checking the... and Service Guide on the Note: A fan LED might also be lit. Lit light path diagnostics LED with the system-error or information LED also lit Description Action TEMP A system temperature or component 1. CPU A microprocessor has failed, is lit, reseat the fan....
...the VRM 5. Failing VRM b. (Trained service technician only) Microprocessor associated with the VRM c. (Trained service technician only) System board 92 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide Replace the fan for the lit LED. 2. Find the failing, missing, or mismatched microprocessor by checking the... and Service Guide on the Note: A fan LED might also be lit. Lit light path diagnostics LED with the system-error or information LED also lit Description Action TEMP A system temperature or component 1. CPU A microprocessor has failed, is lit, reseat the fan....
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... has been 1. removed. Chapter 5. v If an action step is a fault in the order shown, restarting the server each time: a. then, press the light path diagnostics button on the IBM System x Documentation CD). 3. Replace the following components one at a time, in the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine. 1. The error LED on the failing hard...
... has been 1. removed. Chapter 5. v If an action step is a fault in the order shown, restarting the server each time: a. then, press the light path diagnostics button on the IBM System x Documentation CD). 3. Replace the following components one at a time, in the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine. 1. The error LED on the failing hard...
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...preceded by a trained service technician. also be performed only by "(Trained service technician only)," that LED. 4. Lit light path diagnostics LED with the system-error or information LED also lit Description Action PCI BUS A PCI adapter has failed. 1. Failing adapter b. (Trained...Determination and Service Guide on Note: The PCI or MEM LED might the IBM System x Documentation CD). Restart the server. 94 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD). 2. If the MEM LED is lit, follow the ...
...preceded by a trained service technician. also be performed only by "(Trained service technician only)," that LED. 4. Lit light path diagnostics LED with the system-error or information LED also lit Description Action PCI BUS A PCI adapter has failed. 1. Failing adapter b. (Trained...Determination and Service Guide on Note: The PCI or MEM LED might the IBM System x Documentation CD). Restart the server. 94 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: Installation Guide the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD). 2. If the MEM LED is lit, follow the ...
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... service and support 96 heat output 5 help, getting 95 hot-swap and hot-plug devices adapters 29 hot-swap drive installing 24 humidity 5 I IBM Support Line 96 important notices 4 installation order, memory modules 15 installing hot-plug adapter 29 the redundant power and cooling option 19 VRM 26 integrated...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...
... service and support 96 heat output 5 help, getting 95 hot-swap and hot-plug devices adapters 29 hot-swap drive installing 24 humidity 5 I IBM Support Line 96 important notices 4 installation order, memory modules 15 installing hot-plug adapter 29 the redundant power and cooling option 19 VRM 26 integrated...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...
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...configuration 47 Chapter 3. The System x3500 server 1 Related documentation 1 Notices and statements in this document 2 Features and specifications 3 What your operating system without ServerGuide 57 Using the baseboard management controller 57 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2007 iii Contents Safety... v Chapter 1. Installing optional devices 13 Server components 13 System-board internal connectors and switches 14 System-board LEDs 15 System-board external connectors 16 Light path diagnostics panel 16 Installation guidelines 21 System ...
...configuration 47 Chapter 3. The System x3500 server 1 Related documentation 1 Notices and statements in this document 2 Features and specifications 3 What your operating system without ServerGuide 57 Using the baseboard management controller 57 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2007 iii Contents Safety... v Chapter 1. Installing optional devices 13 Server components 13 System-board internal connectors and switches 14 System-board LEDs 15 System-board external connectors 16 Light path diagnostics panel 16 Installation guidelines 21 System ...
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...kit. Minimum: 100 V ac - These levels were measured in controlled acoustical environments according to the procedures that are marked in .) - The System x3500 server 3 Table 1. v Support for up to two microprocessors v Support for Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology (EM64T) Note: Use the Configuration...two 835-watt hot-swap power supplies Hot-swap fans: v Three (standard) v Upgradeable to six fans (for Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine v Light path diagnostics v ServeRAID-8k (512 MB with double data rate (DDR) II, SDRAM v Connectors: Twelve 240-pin dual inline memory module (...
...kit. Minimum: 100 V ac - These levels were measured in controlled acoustical environments according to the procedures that are marked in .) - The System x3500 server 3 Table 1. v Support for up to two microprocessors v Support for Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology (EM64T) Note: Use the Configuration...two 835-watt hot-swap power supplies Hot-swap fans: v Three (standard) v Upgradeable to six fans (for Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine v Light path diagnostics v ServeRAID-8k (512 MB with double data rate (DDR) II, SDRAM v Connectors: Twelve 240-pin dual inline memory module (...
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... capacity The server supports up to help you can use to 48 GB of fully-buffered, dual inline memory modules (DIMMs). 4 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: User's Guide For more information about light path diagnostics in the hot-swap bays. v Memory mirroring Memory mirroring replicates and stores data in each other (for components such as...
... capacity The server supports up to help you can use to 48 GB of fully-buffered, dual inline memory modules (DIMMs). 4 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: User's Guide For more information about light path diagnostics in the hot-swap bays. v Memory mirroring Memory mirroring replicates and stores data in each other (for components such as...
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...amber LED is in the error log. System-information LED: When this LED is recorded in use IBM Director to prevent the server from being turned off , it indicates that a hard disk drive is on the IBM System x Documentation CD). 8 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: User's Guide A power LED is turned... on the rear of the server. You can install this disk-shaped shield to light this LED is flashing, it indicates that ac power is not...
...amber LED is in the error log. System-information LED: When this LED is recorded in use IBM Director to prevent the server from being turned off , it indicates that a hard disk drive is on the IBM System x Documentation CD). 8 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: User's Guide A power LED is turned... on the rear of the server. You can install this disk-shaped shield to light this LED is flashing, it indicates that ac power is not...