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IBM 8488 Tower Server manual available for free PDF download: Maintenance And Troubleshooting Manual
IBM 8488 Maintenance And Troubleshooting Manual (200 pages)
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IBM
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Server
| Size: 12.18 MB
Table of Contents
Troubleshooting Guide
1
About this Document
5
Important Safety Information
5
Online Support
6
Table of Contents
7
Chapter 1. Introduction
11
Related Documentation
12
Notices and Statements Used in this Document
12
Features and Specifications
13
Server Controls, Connectors, Leds, and Power
14
Front View
14
Rear View
15
Server Power Features
16
Turning on the Server
17
Turning off the Server
17
Chapter 2. Configuring the Server
19
Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility Program
20
Chapter 3. Diagnostics
21
General Checkout
21
Diagnostic Tools Overview
23
POST Error Logs
23
Viewing Error Logs from the Configuration/Setup Utility Program
24
Viewing Error Logs from Diagnostic Programs
24
Diagnostic Programs, Error Codes, and Messages
24
Diagnostic Text Message Format
25
Starting the Diagnostic Programs
25
Small Computer System Interface Messages
26
Diagnostic Error Leds
27
System Board Error Leds
27
Hard Disk Drive Leds
28
Recovering from a POST/BIOS Update Failure
28
Erasing a Lost or Forgotten Password (Clearing CMOS)
29
Updating Remote Supervisor Adapter II Firmware
30
Power Checkout
31
Troubleshooting the Ethernet Controller
31
Network Connection Problems
31
Ethernet Controller Troubleshooting Chart
32
Ethernet Controller Messages
33
Chapter 4. Customer Replacement Units
35
Installation Guidelines
35
System Reliability Guidelines
35
Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
36
Major Components of the Xseries 226 Type 8488 and 8648 Server
37
Side Cover
38
Removing the Side Cover
38
Replacing the Side Cover
39
Bezel
40
Removing the Bezel
40
Replacing the Bezel
41
Removing and Installing the Support Bracket
42
Opening and Closing the Microprocessor Air Baffle
43
Installing a Memory Module
44
Installing a Drive
46
Internal Drive Bays
47
Installing a Drive in Bay 2
48
Installing a Hot-Swap SCSI Hard Disk Drive in Bay 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, or 9
50
SCSI Ids for Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drives
52
Installing a Simple-Swap Serial ATA Hard Disk Drive in Bay 4, 5, 6, or 7
53
Power and Signal Cables for Internal Drives
54
Installing an External SCSI Connector
55
Installing an Additional Microprocessor
56
Installing an Adapter
61
Cabling an Optional SCSI Adapter
64
Cabling an Optional SATA Adapter
65
Replacing the Battery
67
Replacing a Hot-Swap Power Supply
69
Completing the Installation
70
Connecting the Cables
71
Updating the Server Configuration
72
Connecting External Options
72
Installing the Server in a Rack
72
Input/Output Connectors
73
Auxiliary-Device (Pointing-Device) Connector
74
Ethernet (RJ-45) Connector
74
Keyboard Connector
74
Parallel Connector
74
Serial Connectors
75
Ultra320 SCSI Connector
75
Universal Serial Bus Connectors
76
Video Connector
76
Chapter 5. Field Replaceable Units
77
Microprocessor Air Baffle
77
Microprocessor and Heat Sink
78
CD-ROM Drive
80
Diskette Drive
81
SCSI Backplane
82
Non-Hot Swap Power Supply
83
Hot-Swap Power-Supply Cage
85
Rear-Adapter Retainer
87
Front Fan
88
Rear Fans
90
Power/Led Switch Assembly
91
Front USB Connector Assembly
93
System Board
95
System Board Option Connectors
95
System Board Internal Connectors
96
System Board External Connectors
97
System Board Error Leds
98
System Board Jumpers and Switches
99
Removing the System Board
100
Top/Side Cover
102
Bezel-Release Latch
103
Handle Assembly
105
Chapter 6. Symptom-To-FRU Index
107
Beep Symptoms
107
No-Beep Symptoms
109
POST Error Codes
109
Diagnostic Error Codes
114
Diagnostic Error Leds
119
Error Symptoms
119
Hot-Swap Power-Supply LED Errors
127
Service Processor Error Codes
128
SCSI Error Codes
128
Serveraid Error Codes
129
POST (ISPR) Error Procedures
131
Temperature Error Messages
133
Fan Error Messages
133
Power Error Messages
134
System Shutdown
134
Voltage-Related System Shutdown
134
Temperature-Related System Shutdown
135
Hard Disk Drive Checkout
135
Host Built-In Self Test (BIST)
136
Bus Fault Messages
136
Undetermined Problems
137
Problem Determination Tips
138
Chapter 7. Parts Listing Type 8488 and 8648
139
System
140
System Replaceable Units
141
Keyboards (Crus)
147
Power Cords (Crus)
148
Appendix A. Getting Help and Technical Assistance
151
Before You Call
151
Using the Documentation
151
Getting Help and Information from the World Wide Web
152
Software Service and Support
152
Hardware Service and Support
152
Appendix B. Safety Information
153
General Safety
153
Electrical Safety
154
Safety Inspection Guide
155
Handling Electrostatic Discharge-Sensitive Devices
156
Grounding Requirements
156
Safety Notices (Multilingual Translations)
157
Appendix C. Notices
187
Edition Notice
187
Trademarks
188
Important Notes
189
Product Recycling and Disposal
189
Battery Return Program
190
Electronic Emission Notices
191
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
191
Industry Canada Class B Emission Compliance Statement
192
Avis de Conformité À la Réglementation D'industrie Canada
192
European Union EMC Directive Conformance Statement
192
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement
192
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