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IBM xSeries 342 Type 8669 Server Hardware manual available for free PDF download: Hardware Maintenance Manual
IBM xSeries 342 Type 8669 Hardware Maintenance Manual (156 pages)
Hardware Maintenance Manual
Brand:
IBM
| Category:
Desktop
| Size: 5.58 MB
Table of Contents
About this Manual
5
Important Safety Information
5
Online Support
6
Table of Contents
7
General Checkout
11
General Information
13
Features and Specifications
13
Server Features
15
Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability Features
16
Controls and Indicators
17
Operator Information Panel
18
Powering on the Server
19
Powering off the Server
19
Diagnostics
21
Diagnostic Tools Overview
21
Identifying Problems Using Leds
21
Power Supply Leds
21
Light Path Diagnostics
21
Diagnostics Panel
21
Light Path Diagnostics
22
Post
22
POST Error Messages
22
Error Logs
22
Log Viewing from Configuration/Setup
23
Log Viewing from Diagnostic Programs
23
SCSI Messages (some Models)
23
Diagnostic Programs and Error Messages
23
Text Messages
24
Starting the Diagnostic Programs
25
Viewing the Test Log
26
Diagnostic Error Message Tables
26
Recovering BIOS Code
26
Troubleshooting the Ethernet Controller
27
Network Connection Problems
27
Ethernet Controller Troubleshooting Chart
28
Power Checkout
29
Replacing the Battery
29
Configuration
33
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility Program
33
Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility Program
33
Main Menu of the Configuration/Setup Utility
34
Additional Configuration/Setup Utility Menu Choices
36
Using Passwords
37
Setting the Password Override Switch
37
Using the Scsiselect Utility Program
38
Starting the Scsiselect Utility Program
38
Choices Available from the Scsiselect Menu
38
Using the PXE Boot Agent Utility Program
39
Starting the PXE Boot Agent Utility Program
39
Choices Available from the PXE Boot Agent Menu
40
Copyright IBM Corp. 2000, 2001
43
Installing Options
43
Major Components of the Xseries 342 Server
43
System Board Layout
44
System Board Options Connectors
44
System Board Internal Cable Connectors
45
System Board External Port Connectors
46
System Board Switches and Jumpers
46
System Board LED Locations
48
Light Path Diagnostics Panel
49
Before You Begin
50
System Reliability Considerations
51
Working Inside a Server with Power on
51
Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
51
Locations
52
Removing the Cover and Bezel
52
Adapters
54
Adapter Considerations
54
Adapter Installation
55
Internal Drives
57
Internal Drive Bays
57
SCSI Drives
58
SCSI Ids
58
Hot-Swap Drive Installation
59
Non-Hot-Swap Drive Installation
60
Memory Modules
61
Microprocessor Installation
63
Microprocessor Installation in Models 1RX, 2RX, 4RX, 1TG, 2TG, 4TG
64
Microprocessor Installation in Model 5RX
66
Hot-Swap Power Supply Installation
71
3-Pack Ultra 160 Hot-Swap Expansion Kit
73
Hot-Swap Fan Assembly Replacement
73
Installing the Server Cover and Bezel
74
Connecting External Options
75
Cabling Requirements
75
Setting SCSI Ids for External Devices
75
Installation Procedure
75
Input/Output Ports
75
Video Port
76
Keyboard Port
76
Auxiliary-Device (Pointing Device) Port
77
Ultra 160 SCSI Ports
77
Serial Ports
79
Universal Serial Bus Ports
80
Ethernet Port
81
Integrated System Management Processor Ports
84
Cabling the Server
85
FRU Information (Service Only)
87
LED Cover
87
LED Board
87
On/Off Reset Board
88
Diskette/CD-ROM Drive
88
SCSI Backplane
89
Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drive Backplane Assembly
89
Power Supply Backplane
90
AC Distribution Box
91
System Board
91
Symptom-To-FRU Index
93
Beep Symptoms
93
No Beep Symptoms
95
Information Panel System Error LED
95
Diagnostic Error Codes
97
Error Symptoms
101
Power Supply LED Errors
102
POST Error Codes
103
Service Processor Error Codes
108
SCSI Error Codes
109
Temperature Error Messages
109
Fan Error Messages
110
Power Error Messages
110
System Shutdown
110
Voltage Related System Shutdown
111
Temperature Related System Shutdown
111
DASD Checkout
111
Host Built-In Self Test (BIST)
112
Bus Fault Messages
112
Undetermined Problems
112
Parts Listing, Xseries 342
115
System
116
Keyboards
117
Power Cords
118
Related Service Information
119
Safety Information
119
General Safety
119
Electrical Safety
120
Safety Inspection Guide
121
Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
122
Grounding Requirements
123
Safety Notices (Multi-Lingual Translations)
123
Send Us Your Comments
152
Problem Determination Tips
153
Notices
153
Trademarks
154
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