Install options: Drives Adapters Memory xSeries 206m Install the server in the rack, if required Types 8485 and 8490 Installation Guide Cable the server and options Welcome. . . Thank you for buying an IBM xSeries server. This server Installation Guide contains information for setting up and configuring your server. Start the server Did the server start correctly? No Yes For detailed information about your server, view the User's Guide on the Documentation CD.
Server Support Is the server working correctly? Yes Register the server. Go to http://www.ibm.com/support/mysupport/. No Check all cables for loose connections and verify that all optional devices you installed are on the ServerProven list at http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/ serverproven/compat/us/. Is the problem solved? View information about IBM Support Line at http://www.ibm.com/services/sl/products/ or view support telephone numbers at http://www.ibm.com/planetwide/.
xSeries 206m Types 8485 and 8490 Installation Guide
Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in Appendix B, “Notices,” on page 79, and the Warranty and Support Information document on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. Third Edition (October 2006) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2006. All rights reserved. US Government Users Restricted Rights – Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp.
Contents Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v Chapter 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . The IBM xSeries Documentation CD . . . . . . . Hardware and software requirements . . . . . . Using the Documentation Browser . . . . . . . Notices and statements in this document . . . . . . Features and specifications . . . . . . . . . . . Major components of the xSeries 206m Types 8485 and . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 2.
Chapter 5. Solving problems . . . . . . . Diagnostic tools overview . . . . . . . . . POST beep codes . . . . . . . . . . . POST error codes . . . . . . . . . . . . ServerGuide problems . . . . . . . . . . Troubleshooting tables . . . . . . . . . . CD or DVD drive problems . . . . . . . Diskette drive problems . . . . . . . . . General problems . . . . . . . . . . . Hard disk drive problems . . . . . . . . Intermittent problems. . . . . . . . . .
Safety Before installing this product, read the Safety Information. Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações de Segurança. Pred instalací tohoto produktu si prectete prírucku bezpecnostních instrukcí. Læs sikkerhedsforskrifterne, før du installerer dette produkt. Lees voordat u dit product installeert eerst de veiligheidsvoorschriften. Ennen kuin asennat tämän tuotteen, lue turvaohjeet kohdasta Safety Information. Avant d’installer ce produit, lisez les consignes de sécurité.
Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad. Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten. Important: All caution and danger statements in this documentation begin with a number. This number is used to cross reference an English caution or danger statement with translated versions of the caution or danger statement in the IBM Safety Information book.
Statement 1: DANGER Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: v Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm. v Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet. v Connect to properly wired outlets any equipment that will be attached to this product. v When possible, use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal cables.
Statement 2: CAUTION: When replacing the lithium battery, use only IBM Part Number 33F8354 or an equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer. If your system has a module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with the same module type made by the same manufacturer. The battery contains lithium and can explode if not properly used, handled, or disposed of.
Statement 3: CAUTION: When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic devices, or transmitters) are installed, note the following: v Do not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable parts inside the device. v Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Statement 4: ≥ 18 kg (39.7 lb) ≥ 32 kg (70.5 lb) ≥ 55 kg (121.2 lb) CAUTION: Use safe practices when lifting. Statement 5: CAUTION: The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source.
Statement 8: CAUTION: Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following label attached. Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present inside any component that has this label attached. There are no serviceable parts inside these components. If you suspect a problem with one of these parts, contact a service technician. Statement 12: CAUTION: The following label indicates a hot surface nearby.
Statement 15: CAUTION: Make sure that the rack is secured properly to avoid tipping when the server unit is extended. WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with accessories sold with this product, will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
Chapter 1. Introduction This Installation Guide contains instructions for setting up the IBM® xSeries® 206m Machine Types 8485 and 8490 servers and basic instructions for installing some options. More detailed instructions for installing options are in the User’s Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD, which comes with the server.
The model number and serial number are on the lower-right side of the bezel, as shown in the following illustrations. These illustrations might differ slightly from your hardware. Several models are available; for additional information, see the User’s Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. The following illustration shows a hot-swap model. Model number and serial number Important: The server keys cannot be duplicated by a locksmith. If you lose them, order replacement keys from the key manufacturer.
The IBM xSeries Documentation CD The IBM xSeries Documentation CD contains documentation for the server in Portable Document Format (PDF) and includes the IBM Documentation Browser to help you find information quickly. Hardware and software requirements The IBM xSeries Documentation CD requires the following minimum hardware and software: v Microsoft® Windows NT® 4.0 (with Service Pack 3 or later), Windows® 2000, or Red Hat Linux®. v 100 MHz microprocessor. v 32 MB of RAM. v Adobe Acrobat Reader 3.
order of the most occurrences. Click a document to view it, and press Crtl+F to use the Acrobat search function or Alt+F to use the xpdf search function within the document. Click Help for detailed information about using the Documentation Browser. Notices and statements in this document The caution and danger statements that appear in this document are also in the multilingual Safety Information document, which is on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD.
Features and specifications The following information is a summary of the features and specifications of the server. Depending on the server model, some features might not be available, or some specifications might not apply. Table 1.
Major components of the xSeries 206m Types 8485 and 8490 Blue on a component indicates touch points, where you can grip the component to remove it from or install it in the server, open or close a latch, and so on. Orange on a component or an orange label on or near a component indicates that the component can be hot-swapped, which means that if the server and operating system support hot-swap capability, you can remove or install the component while the server is running.
Chapter 2. Installing options This chapter provides basic instructions for installing hardware options in the server. These instructions are intended for users who are experienced with setting up IBM server hardware. If you need more detailed instructions, see the User’s Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD.
System reliability guidelines To help ensure proper system cooling and system reliability, make sure that the following requirements are met: v Each of the drive bays has a drive or a filler panel and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) shield installed in it. v There is adequate space around the server to allow the server cooling system to work properly. Leave approximately 50 mm (2 in.) of open space around the front and rear of the server. Do not place objects in front of the fans.
Handling static-sensitive devices Attention: Static electricity can damage the server and other electronic devices. To avoid damage, keep static-sensitive devices in their static-protective packages until you are ready to install them. To reduce the possibility of electrostatic discharge, observe the following precautions: v Limit your movement. Movement can cause static electricity to build up around you. v The use of a grounding system is recommended.
Removing the side cover To remove the server side cover, complete the following steps: 1. Review the safety information that begins on page v and the “Installation guidelines” on page 7. 2. Turn off the server and all attached devices (see “Turning off the server” on page 36); then, disconnect all power cords and external cables. 3. Lay the server on its side. 4. Unlock the side cover; then, press the cover-release latch down, as indicated by the two arrows on the latch. Cover-release latch Key lock 5.
Removing the two-piece bezel When working with some devices, such as drives in bays 1 through 7, you must first remove the two-piece bezel to access the devices. Notes: v Before you remove the upper bezel, you must: – Unlock and remove the side cover – Remove the lower bezel v If you are removing only the lower bezel, you do not have to remove the side cover. However, the side cover must be unlocked. To 1. 2. 3. remove the two-piece bezel, complete the following steps: Unlock the side cover.
5. Carefully pull the two bezel clips on the left side of the upper bezel away from the chassis; then, rotate the upper bezel to the right side of the server to disengage the two right-side tabs from the chassis. Set the upper bezel aside. For instructions for reinstalling the two-piece bezel, see “Reinstalling the two-piece bezel” on page 28.
Installing a memory module The following notes describe the types of dual inline memory modules (DIMMs) that the server supports and other information that you must consider when installing DIMMs: v The server supports industry-standard, 533/667 MHz, PC2-4200, double-data-rate 2 (DDR2) dual inline memory modules (DIMMs). v The system board contains four DIMM connectors and supports two-way memory interleaving. v The DIMM options available for the server are 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB.
The following illustration shows the dual inline memory module (DIMM) connectors and corresponding LEDs on the system board. DIMM 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 3 DIMM 4 DIMM 4 error LED DIMM 3 error LED DIMM 2 error LED DIMM 1 error LED Attention: Static electricity that is released to internal server components when the server is powered-on might cause the server to stop, which could result in the loss of data.
4. Locate the DIMM connectors on the system board. Determine the connectors into which you will install the DIMMs. Install the DIMMs in the sequence shown in the following table. Number of DIMMs Connector sequence One DIMM 1 Two DIMMs (interleaved configuration) 1, 3 Three DIMMs Not supported Four DIMMs (interleaved configuration) 1, 3, 2, 4 5. 6. 7. 8. Attention: To avoid breaking the retaining clips or damaging the DIMM connectors, open and close the clips gently.
Installing a drive Depending on the server model, one or more of the following drives might be installed in the server: v Diskette drive (optional) v Hard disk drive v CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD/CD-RW combo drive Some hot-swap Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) models might come with an integrated drive electronics (IDE) CD-ROM drive in bay 1 and four hot-swap hard disk drive bays.
v Check the instructions that come with the drive to see whether you have to set any switches or jumpers on the drive. If you are installing a SAS device, be sure to set the SAS ID for that device. v Diskette drives, tape drives, CD drives, CD-RW drives, and DVD/CD-RW combo drives are examples of removable-media drives. You can install removable-media drives in bays 1, 2, and 3 only. v To install a 3.5-in. drive in a 5.25-in. bay, you must use the 5.25-in. conversion kit. v Only a 3.5-in.
5. Use a screwdriver to pry the filler panel and EMC shield away from the server. Note: If you are installing a drive that contains a laser, observe the following safety precaution. Statement 3: CAUTION: When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic devices, or transmitters) are installed, note the following: v Do not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable parts inside the device.
to the left to remove it from the drive cage; then, snap the drive retainer clip into the screw holes on the side of the drive (the blue side of the drive retainer clip should be facing outward). 9. If you are installing a 5.25-in. drive in bay 2, push the drive into the bay. If you are installing a 3.5-in. drive in bay 2, you must attach the 5.25-in. conversion kit to the 3.5-in. drive. 10. 11. 12. 13. Note: An optional diskette drive can be installed in bay 3.
Filler panel Drive-tray assembly Drive tray handle (in open position) To install a hot-swap hard disk drive, complete the following steps: 1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page 7. 2. Unlock the side cover. 3. Remove the side cover and lower bezel (see “Removing the side cover” on page 10 and “Removing the two-piece bezel” on page 11). 4.
on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD for additional information about RAID operation and complete instructions for using ServeRAID Manager. 6. If you are installing additional hot-swap hard disk drives, do so now. If you have other options to install or remove, do so now; otherwise go to “Completing the installation” on page 28. IDs for hot-swap hard disk drives The hot-swap-drive backplane controls the IDs for the internal hot-swap drive bays.
To install a simple-swap hard disk drive, complete the following steps: 1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page 7. 2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all external cables and power cords. 3. Unlock the side cover (the bezel will not disengage from the server if the cover is locked). 4. Remove the side cover and lower bezel (see “Removing the side cover” on page 10 and “Removing the two-piece bezel” on page 11). 5.
Installing a non-hot-swap SATA hard disk drive in bay 4, 5, 6, or 7 Some server models come with non-hot-swap SATA hard disk drives. Before you install a non-hot-swap SATA hard disk drive, read the following information: v Read the documentation that comes with the drive for cabling instructions. v Route the cable before you install non-hot-swap drives. Do not block the airflow from the fans. v You can install four non-hot-swap SATA hard disk drives in the server.
7. Pull the loops of the drive assembly toward each other; then, carefully slide the drive assembly into the drive bay until it stops and release the loops. Note: Do not release the loops on the drive assembly until it is completely seated. 8. Attach the signal cable to the drive: a. Attach one end of the signal cable to the corresponding connector on the rear of the drive. b. Attach the other end of the signal cable to the corresponding connector on the system board. 9.
– (Optional) Diskette drive: The narrower signal cable has two connectors. One is attached to the diskette drive, and the other is connected to the connector (FDD1) on the system board. – SATA: The narrower, black signal cable has two connectors. One is connected to the non-hot-swap SATA drive, and the other is attached to the connector on the system board.
v The server scans PCI Express x1 slot 2, PCI Express x8 slot 1, and PCI slots 3 and 4 to assign system resources. If the optional PCI-X expansion card is attached to the system board, the server also scans PCI-X slots 5 and 6 to assign additional system resources. Then, the server starts the PCI devices in the following order, if you have not changed the default startup sequence: PCI Express x8 slot 1, PCI-X slot 5 (optional), PCI-X slot 6 (optional), PCI Express x1 slot 2, PCI slot 3, and PCI slot 4.
1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page 7. 2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all external cables and power cords; then, remove the side cover. See “Removing the side cover” on page 10. 3. Follow the cabling instructions, if any, that come with the adapter. Route the adapter cables before you install the adapter. 4. Follow the instructions that come with the adapter to set jumpers or switches, if any. 5.
13. Reinstall the rear adapter-retention bracket; then, rotate the bracket to the closed (locked) position. Note: If any adapters in the server are large or have heavy cables attached to them, you can remove the rear adapter-retention bracket and secure all of the adapters with expansion-slot screws. If you have other options to install or remove, do so now; otherwise, go to “Completing the installation.
2. Install the lower bezel on the front of the server chassis. a. Insert the two bottom tabs on the lower bezel into the matching holes in the front of the chassis. b. Tilt the top of the lower bezel into position on the chassis until the lower bezel locks securely into place. Chapter 2.
Reinstalling the side cover If you removed the bezel, reinstall it before you reinstall the side cover. See “Reinstalling the two-piece bezel” on page 28. Note: The rear adapter-retention bracket rests against the server side cover. You might find it easier to lay the server on its side to reinstall the side cover. Cover-release latch Key lock To reinstall the side cover, complete the following steps: 1.
Connecting the cables Attention: To prevent damage to equipment, connect the power cords last. If the server cables and connector panel have color-coded connections, match the color of the cable end with the color of the connector. For example, match a blue cable end with a blue panel connector, a red cable end with a red connector, and so on. The following illustration shows the input/output (I/O) connectors on the rear of the server.
Updating the server configuration When you start the server for the first time after you add or remove an internal option or an external device, you might receive a message that the configuration has changed. The Configuration/Setup Utility program starts automatically so that you can save the new configuration settings. See Chapter 4, “Configuring the server,” on page 39 for additional information. Some options have device drivers that you must install.
Chapter 3. Server controls, LEDs, and power This chapter describes the controls and light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and how to turn the server on and off. Front view The following illustration shows the controls, LEDs, and connectors on the front of the server.
USB connectors Connect USB devices to these connectors. CD-eject or DVD-eject button Press this button to release a CD from the CD drive or a DVD from the DVD drive. CD or DVD drive activity LED When this LED is lit, it indicates that the CD drive or DVD drive is in use. (Optional) Diskette-eject button Press this button to release a diskette from the diskette drive. (Optional) Diskette drive activity LED When this LED is lit, it indicates that the diskette drive is in use.
Rear view The following illustration shows the connectors on the rear of the server. Power cord Power supply error LED AC power LED Mouse Keyboard Serial 1 Parallel Video USB (2) Ethernet Serial 2 Power-cord connector Connect the power cord to this connector. Mouse connector Connect a mouse or other PS/2 device to this connector. Keyboard connector Connect a keyboard PS/2 to this connector. Serial 1 connector Connect a 9-pin serial device to this connector.
Ethernet transmit/receive activity LED This LED is on the Ethernet connector on the rear of the server. When this LED is lit, it indicates that there is activity between the server and the network. Ethernet link status LED This LED is on the Ethernet connector on the rear of the server. When this LED is lit, it indicates that there is an active connection on the Ethernet port.
Statement 5: CAUTION: The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source. 2 1 The server can be turned off in any of the following ways: v You can turn off the server from the operating system, if your operating system supports this feature.
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Chapter 4. Configuring the server The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD provides software setup tools and installation tools that are specifically designed for the server. Use this CD during the initial installation of the server to configure basic hardware features and to simplify the operating-system installation. (See “Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD” for more information.
f. Start the operating system installation. You will need your copy of the operating-system CD. Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program The Configuration/Setup Utility program is part of the BIOS code.
Native Mode Operation: SATA Controller Mode Option: SATA RAID Auto Enhanced Enabled 3. To select a choice from the menu, use the arrow keys. 4. Use the arrow keys to select the channel for which you want to change settings. 5. To change the settings of the selected items, follow the instructions on the screen. Be sure to press Enter to save your changes. Using the Adaptec HostRAID configuration programs Important: RAID options and HostRAID are not supported on the SCO 6.0 and UnixWare 7.
documentation on the IBM ServeRAID-7e (Adaptec HostRAID) Support CD. If this CD did not come with the server, you can download it from http://www.ibm.com/ support/. The integrated Serial ATA RAID feature (SATA HostRAID) comes disabled by default. You must enable it and install the device drivers before you can use it. The SATA RAID feature configuration utilities, device drivers, and information are available on the IBM ServeRAID-7e (Adaptec HostRAID) Support CD.
Viewing the configuration: To view information about the SATA controller, complete the following steps: 1. Start the Array Configuration Utility. 2. From the Array Configuration Utility window, select Manage Arrays. 3. Select an array and press Enter. 4. Press Esc to exit from the program. Chapter 4.
Using the SAS/SATA Utility program (for SAS/SATA HostRAID) Use the SAS/SATA Configuration Utility to add RAID level-0 and level-1 functionality to the SAS/SATA controller (hot-swap models only). This utility is part of the BIOS code. Note: To add RAID functionality to the integrated SATA controller (simple-swap models), see “Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility programs (for Serial ATA RAID)” on page 41. The integrated SAS/SATA RAID feature comes disabled by default.
7. (Optional) Type an identifier for the array. 8. When you are prompted for the array build method, select Quick Int. 9. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the configuration; then, select Done to exit. 10. Restart the server. Viewing the configuration: To view information about the SAS/SATA controller, complete the following steps: 1. Start the SAS/SATA Configuration Utility program. 2. From the SAS/SATA Configuration Utility window, select Manage Arrays. 3. Select an array and press Enter.
and creating a RAID level-1 logical drive. If you select custom configuration, you can select the two physical drives that you want to group into an array and create a hot-spare drive. Using express configuration To 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. use express configuration, complete the following steps: In the ServeRAID Manager tree, click the controller. From the toolbar, click Create. Click Express configuration. Click Next. In the “Configuration summary” window, review the information.
drives). When you click an object in the ServeRAID Manager tree, information about that object appears in the right pane. To display a list of available actions for an object, click the object and click Actions. Using the Boot Menu program The Boot Menu program is a built-in, menu-driven configuration program that you can use to temporarily redefine the first startup device without changing settings in the Configuration/Setup Utility program. To 1. 2. 3.
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Chapter 5. Solving problems This chapter provides basic troubleshooting information to help you solve some common problems that might occur while you are setting up the server. If you cannot locate and correct the problem using the information in this chapter, see Appendix A, “Getting help and technical assistance,” on page 77, the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD, and the “Server Support” flowchart in the front of this document.
One long beep and two short beeps A video error has occurred, and the BIOS cannot initialize the monitor screen to display additional information. Other beep codes See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for information about other beep codes. POST error codes The following table provides an abbreviated list of the error codes that might appear during POST.
Table 2. Abbreviated list of POST error codes (continued) v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a trained service technician.
Table 2. Abbreviated list of POST error codes (continued) v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a trained service technician.
Table 2. Abbreviated list of POST error codes (continued) v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a trained service technician.
Table 2. Abbreviated list of POST error codes (continued) v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a trained service technician.
Table 2. Abbreviated list of POST error codes (continued) v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a trained service technician.
Table 2. Abbreviated list of POST error codes (continued) v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a trained service technician.
Table 2. Abbreviated list of POST error codes (continued) v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a trained service technician.
Table 2. Abbreviated list of POST error codes (continued) v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a trained service technician.
Table 2. Abbreviated list of POST error codes (continued) v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a trained service technician.
Table 2. Abbreviated list of POST error codes (continued) v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a trained service technician.
Table 2. Abbreviated list of POST error codes (continued) v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a trained service technician.
Table 2. Abbreviated list of POST error codes (continued) v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a trained service technician.
Table 2. Abbreviated list of POST error codes (continued) v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a trained service technician.
1. Check the system-board LEDs or the LEDs on the front panel (see “System-board LEDs” on page 76). 2. Remove the software or device that you added. 3. Run the diagnostic tests to determine whether the server is running correctly. 4. Reinstall the new software or new device. CD or DVD drive problems v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved.
Diskette drive problems v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a trained service technician.
v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a trained service technician.
Keyboard, mouse, or pointing-device problems v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a trained service technician.
Memory problems v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a trained service technician.
Microprocessor problems v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a trained service technician.
v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a trained service technician. Symptom Action The screen is blank. 1.
v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a trained service technician. Symptom Action The monitor has screen jitter, or 1.
Optional-device problems v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a trained service technician.
Power problems v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a trained service technician.
v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a trained service technician.
Software problems v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU). v If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a trained service technician.
System-board LEDs The following illustration shows the LEDs on the system board. You might need to refer to this illustration when solving problems with the server. Note: The server does not contain a light path diagnostics panel.
Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance If you need help, service, or technical assistance or just want more information about IBM products, you will find a wide variety of sources available from IBM to assist you. This appendix contains information about where to go for additional information about IBM and IBM products, what to do if you experience a problem with your Eserver or IntelliStation® system or optional device, and whom to call for service, if it is necessary.
Getting help and information from the World Wide Web On the World Wide Web, the IBM Web site has up-to-date information about IBM Eserver and IntelliStation systems, optional devices, services, and support. The address for IBM xSeries and BladeCenter® information is http://www.ibm.com/ eserver/xseries/. The address for IBM IntelliStation information is http://www.ibm.com/intellistation/. You can find service information for IBM systems and optional devices at http://www.ibm.com/support/.
Appendix B. Notices This information was developed for products and services offered in the U.S.A. IBM may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this document in other countries. Consult your local IBM representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to an IBM product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that IBM product, program, or service may be used.
Trademarks The following terms are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both: Active Memory Active PCI Active PCI-X Alert on LAN BladeCenter C2T Interconnect Chipkill EtherJet e-business logo Eserver FlashCopy IBM IBM (logo) IntelliStation NetBAY Netfinity NetView OS/2 WARP Predictive Failure Analysis PS/2 ServeRAID ServerGuide ServerProven TechConnect ThinkPad Tivoli Tivoli Enterprise Update Connector Wake on LAN XA-32 XA-64 X-Architecture Xce
CD-ROM drive speeds list the variable read rate. Actual speeds vary and are often less than the maximum possible. When referring to processor storage, real and virtual storage, or channel volume, KB stands for approximately 1000 bytes, MB stands for approximately 1 000 000 bytes, and GB stands for approximately 1 000 000 000 bytes. When referring to hard disk drive capacity or communications volume, MB stands for 1 000 000 bytes, and GB stands for 1 000 000 000 bytes.
applicable throughout the European Union. This label is applied to various products to indicate that the product is not to be thrown away, but rather reclaimed upon end of life per this Directive. Remarque : Cette marque s’applique uniquement aux pays de l’Union Européenne et à la Norvège.
Electronic emission notices (Class A) IBM Eserver xSeries 206m Types 8485 and 8490 Important: The notices in this section apply to xSeries 206m servers that contain hot-swap power supplies. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a nonrecommended modification of the product, including the fitting of non-IBM option cards. This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class A Information Technology Equipment according to CISPR 22/European Standard EN 55022. The limits for Class A equipment were derived for commercial and industrial environments to provide reasonable protection against interference with licensed communication equipment.
Electronic emission notices (Class B) IBM Eserver xSeries 206m Types 8485 and 8490 Important: The notices in this section apply to xSeries 206m servers that contain non-hot-swap power supplies. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
European Union EMC Directive conformance statement This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EU Council Directive 89/336/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility. IBM cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a nonrecommended modification of the product, including the fitting of non-IBM option cards.
IBM power cords for a specific country or region are usually available only in that country or region.
IBM power cord part number 6952300 88 Used in these countries and regions Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Bolivia, Caicos Islands, Canada, Cayman Islands, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guam, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Micronesia (Federal States of), Netherlands Antilles, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, Taiwan, United States of America, Venezuela xSeries 206m Types 8485 and 8490: Install
Index A acoustical noise emissions 5 Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility 42 adapter installing 26 requirements 25 scanning order 26 specifications 5 support bracket 6 Array Configuration Utility 42 arrays, using ServeRAID Manager 45 attention notices 4 B backplane 19, 21 battery return program 82 safety viii bay identification 16 bays 2 and 3, removable-media drives bays 4-7 hot-swap drives 19, 20 non-hot-swap drives 23 simple-swap drives 21 bays, filler panel 18 beep codes 49, 70 bezel installing 28 removi
drive (continued) simple-swap 21 dual inline memory module (DIMM) connectors 14 installing 14 retaining clips 15 DVD drive activity LED 34 eject button 34 problems 64 E eject button CD 34 diskette 34 DVD 34 electrical input 5 electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) shield 6, 17, 18 electronic emission notices Class A 83 Class B 85 enabling SAS/SATA HostRAID feature 44 SATA options on Configuration/Setup Utility menu 40 Serial ATA RAID feature 42 environment 5 error LED 76 error messages, POST 50 error symptoms
integrated Serial ATA controller, configuring intermittent problems 66 internal drive bays 16 drives, installing 16 K keyboard connector 35 keyboard problems 67, 75 keys 2 L LEDs CD drive activity 34 diskette drive activity 34 DVD drive activity 34 error 76 Ethernet link status 36 Ethernet transmit/receive activity 36 hard disk drive activity 33 hot-swap hard disk drive activity 34 hot-swap hard disk drive status 34 power-on 33 system-error 33 lower bezel installing 29 removing 11 M major components 6 me
R redundant array of independent disks (RAID) Adaptec HostRAID 41 adapter 21, 25 enabling SATA options on Configuration/Setup Utility menu 40 non-support 40, 45 SAS/SATA HostRAID 44 Serial ATA HostRAID 41 ServeRAID Manager 45 reliability, system 8 removable-media drives, installing 16, 17 removing cover 10 lower bezel 11 upper bezel 12 resetting the configuration 70 retaining clips, dual inline memory module (DIMM) 15 S safety information handling static-sensitive devices 9 introduction vi multilingual poi
United States FCC Class A notice 83 United States FCC Class B notice 85 Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectors front 34 rear 35 problems 67, 75 upper bezel installing 28 removing 12 using Adaptec HostRAID configuration programs Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility 42 Boot Menu program 47 SAS/SATA HostRAID feature 44 Serial ATA HostRAID feature 42 ServeRAID Manager 45 ServerGuide 39 utility Array Configuration 42 Configuration/Setup 40 SAS/SATA Configuration 44 ServeRAID Manager 45 41 V video connector 35 con
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Part Number: 40K2367 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 40K2367
