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Parts listing, System x3655, Type 7985 97 Replaceable server components 97 Power cords 103 Chapter 5. Removing a hard disk drive 52 Installing ... microprocessor 88 Removing a heat-sink retention module 90 Installing a heat-sink retention module 91 Removing the system board and shuttle 93 Installing the system board and shuttle 94 Chapter 4. Diagnostics 107 Diagnostic tools 107 POST 107 POST beep codes 107 Error logs..., mouse, or pointing-device problems 129 Memory problems 130 Microprocessor problems 131 iv IBM System x3655 Type 7985: Problem Determination and Service Guide
Parts listing, System x3655, Type 7985 97 Replaceable server components 97 Power cords 103 Chapter 5. Removing a hard disk drive 52 Installing ... microprocessor 88 Removing a heat-sink retention module 90 Installing a heat-sink retention module 91 Removing the system board and shuttle 93 Installing the system board and shuttle 94 Chapter 4. Diagnostics 107 Diagnostic tools 107 POST 107 POST beep codes 107 Error logs..., mouse, or pointing-device problems 129 Memory problems 130 Microprocessor problems 131 iv IBM System x3655 Type 7985: Problem Determination and Service Guide
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... only approved tools and test equipment. viii IBM System x3655 Type 7985: Problem Determination and Service Guide If you ...technicians This section contains information for potential unsafe conditions, complete the following steps: 1. Each IBM product, as moist floors, nongrounded power extension cords, power surges, and missing safety ...IBM alterations or attachment of any obvious unsafe conditions, such as specified in good condition. Make sure that the power-supply cover fasteners (screws or rivets) have handles that the power is off and the power cord is the correct type...
... only approved tools and test equipment. viii IBM System x3655 Type 7985: Problem Determination and Service Guide If you ...technicians This section contains information for potential unsafe conditions, complete the following steps: 1. Each IBM product, as moist floors, nongrounded power extension cords, power surges, and missing safety ...IBM alterations or attachment of any obvious unsafe conditions, such as specified in good condition. Make sure that the power-supply cover fasteners (screws or rivets) have handles that the power is off and the power cord is the correct type...
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Be sure to cross reference an English-language caution or danger statement with your server or optional device before performing the instructions. x IBM System x3655 Type 7985: Problem Determination and Service Guide Read any additional safety information that caution statement appear in the Safety Information document under statement 1. This number is used ...
Be sure to cross reference an English-language caution or danger statement with your server or optional device before performing the instructions. x IBM System x3655 Type 7985: Problem Determination and Service Guide Read any additional safety information that caution statement appear in the Safety Information document under statement 1. This number is used ...
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xii IBM System x3655 Type 7985: Problem Determination and Service Guide If your system has a module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with the same module type made by local ordinances or regulations. Do not: v Throw or immerse into water v Heat to more than 100°C (212°F) v Repair or disassemble Dispose ... if not properly used, handled, or disposed of the battery as required by the same manufacturer. Statement 2: CAUTION: When replacing the lithium battery, use only IBM Part Number 33F8354 or an equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer.
xii IBM System x3655 Type 7985: Problem Determination and Service Guide If your system has a module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with the same module type made by local ordinances or regulations. Do not: v Throw or immerse into water v Heat to more than 100°C (212°F) v Repair or disassemble Dispose ... if not properly used, handled, or disposed of the battery as required by the same manufacturer. Statement 2: CAUTION: When replacing the lithium battery, use only IBM Part Number 33F8354 or an equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer.
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Statement 5: ≥ 55 kg (121.2 lb) 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. Statement 4: ≥ 18 kg (39.7 lb) ≥ 32 kg (70.5 lb) CAUTION: Use safe practices when lifting. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source. 2 1 xiv IBM System x3655 Type 7985: Problem Determination and Service Guide
Statement 5: ≥ 55 kg (121.2 lb) 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. Statement 4: ≥ 18 kg (39.7 lb) ≥ 32 kg (70.5 lb) CAUTION: Use safe practices when lifting. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source. 2 1 xiv IBM System x3655 Type 7985: Problem Determination and Service Guide
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... designated for your request, you install an optional tape drive, the tape drive occupies two of Tier 1 CRUs is your IBM® System x3655 Type 7985 server. For information about the server, including © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006 1 Throughout this document, the following documentation also comes with the server, error codes and suggested actions, and instructions...
... designated for your request, you install an optional tape drive, the tape drive occupies two of Tier 1 CRUs is your IBM® System x3655 Type 7985 server. For information about the server, including © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006 1 Throughout this document, the following documentation also comes with the server, error codes and suggested actions, and instructions...
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...the server. The following steps. An attention notice is in the multilingual Safety Information document, which damage could occur. 2 IBM System x3655 Type 7985: Problem Determination and Service Guide v Warranty and Support Information This document is placed just before the instruction or situation in the...documentation. Note: Changes are not described in a rack. From the Hardware list, select System x3655 and click Go. 3. Each statement is at http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/toolsctr/v1r0/index.jsp The server might be updated occasionally to the corresponding ...
...the server. The following steps. An attention notice is in the multilingual Safety Information document, which damage could occur. 2 IBM System x3655 Type 7985: Problem Determination and Service Guide v Warranty and Support Information This document is placed just before the instruction or situation in the...documentation. Note: Changes are not described in a rack. From the Hardware list, select System x3655 and click Go. 3. Each statement is at http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/toolsctr/v1r0/index.jsp The server might be updated occasionally to the corresponding ...
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...Opteron dual-core with SVGA and VGA v 16 MB DDR video memory - Six 3.5-inch drive bays (optional tape drive will operate. 4 IBM System x3655 Type 7985: Problem Determination and Service Guide One on the rear of the microprocessors. Maximum: 127 V ac v Support for every 1000-foot increase ...(depending on the rear of optional features that supports additional RAID levels 2. Features and specifications The following configurations: - Decrease system temperature by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) S12.10 and ISO 7779 and are installed and v Upgradable to 80...
...Opteron dual-core with SVGA and VGA v 16 MB DDR video memory - Six 3.5-inch drive bays (optional tape drive will operate. 4 IBM System x3655 Type 7985: Problem Determination and Service Guide One on the rear of the microprocessors. Maximum: 127 V ac v Support for every 1000-foot increase ...(depending on the rear of optional features that supports additional RAID levels 2. Features and specifications The following configurations: - Decrease system temperature by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) S12.10 and ISO 7779 and are installed and v Upgradable to 80...
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An LED on the light path diagnostics panel is also lit to release a CD from the rack. 6 IBM System x3655 Type 7985: Problem Determination and Service Guide When this button to help isolate the error. CD/DVD-eject button: Press this LED is lit, it indicates that ... that the server is turned off accidentally. The LED might be burned out. v Release latch: Slide this LED is lit, it indicates that a system error has occurred. v System-error LED: When this latch to the left to light this LED is flashing slowly (one flash per second), it indicates that the controller...
An LED on the light path diagnostics panel is also lit to release a CD from the rack. 6 IBM System x3655 Type 7985: Problem Determination and Service Guide When this button to help isolate the error. CD/DVD-eject button: Press this LED is lit, it indicates that ... that the server is turned off accidentally. The LED might be burned out. v Release latch: Slide this LED is lit, it indicates that a system error has occurred. v System-error LED: When this latch to the left to light this LED is flashing slowly (one flash per second), it indicates that the controller...
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You can use IBM Director to this LED is off, it indicates that ac power is also lit to help isolate the error. When this connector. Internal connectors, LEDs, and jumpers The illustrations in this LED to an ac power source. System-error LED: When this LED remotely. .... System locator LED: Use this section show the LEDs, connectors, and jumpers on the light path diagnostics panel is not present, or the power supply or the LED itself has failed. An LED on the internal boards. The illustrations might differ slightly from your hardware. 8 IBM System x3655 Type 7985:...
You can use IBM Director to this LED is off, it indicates that ac power is also lit to help isolate the error. When this connector. Internal connectors, LEDs, and jumpers The illustrations in this LED to an ac power source. System-error LED: When this LED remotely. .... System locator LED: Use this section show the LEDs, connectors, and jumpers on the light path diagnostics panel is not present, or the power supply or the LED itself has failed. An LED on the internal boards. The illustrations might differ slightly from your hardware. 8 IBM System x3655 Type 7985:...
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Riser-card optional-device connectors The following illustration shows the connectors for user-installable devices on the riser card. HTX adapter connector Riser card assembly Remote Slimline Adapter II connector 10 IBM System x3655 Type 7985: Problem Determination and Service Guide
Riser-card optional-device connectors The following illustration shows the connectors for user-installable devices on the riser card. HTX adapter connector Riser card assembly Remote Slimline Adapter II connector 10 IBM System x3655 Type 7985: Problem Determination and Service Guide
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USB 1/USB 2 connectors Ethernet 2/USB 3 connectors Ethernet 1/USB 4 connectors Systems-management Ethernet connector Video connector Serial connector 12 IBM System x3655 Type 7985: Problem Determination and Service Guide System-board external connectors The following illustration shows the external input/output connectors on the system board.
USB 1/USB 2 connectors Ethernet 2/USB 3 connectors Ethernet 1/USB 4 connectors Systems-management Ethernet connector Video connector Serial connector 12 IBM System x3655 Type 7985: Problem Determination and Service Guide System-board external connectors The following illustration shows the external input/output connectors on the system board.
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... bypasses the power-on password check the next time the server is turned on and starts the Configuration/Setup Utility so that are reserved. 14 IBM System x3655 Type 7985: Problem Determination and Service Guide Before moving any jumpers, turn off state. Move the jumper to pins 2 and 3 to prevent a Wake ...on LAN packet from waking the system when the system is in "Safety" on page vii, "Installation guidelines" on page 35, and "Handling static-sensitive devices" on page 156 for additional ...
... bypasses the power-on password check the next time the server is turned on and starts the Configuration/Setup Utility so that are reserved. 14 IBM System x3655 Type 7985: Problem Determination and Service Guide Before moving any jumpers, turn off state. Move the jumper to pins 2 and 3 to prevent a Wake ...on LAN packet from waking the system when the system is in "Safety" on page vii, "Installation guidelines" on page 35, and "Handling static-sensitive devices" on page 156 for additional ...
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...steps: 1. You will appear. 3. If you do not type the administrator password, a limited Configuration/Setup Utility menu will need your operating system and adapter. Using the ServeRAID configuration programs Use the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program and ServeRAID Manager to access the ... restart the server. c. You can download the latest version from http://www.ibm.com/pc/qtechinfo/ MIGR-4ZKPPT.html. Set protocol parameters on the CD. label on hard disk drives 18 IBM System x3655 Type 7985: Problem Determination and Service Guide b. View the overview to : a. Start the...
...steps: 1. You will appear. 3. If you do not type the administrator password, a limited Configuration/Setup Utility menu will need your operating system and adapter. Using the ServeRAID configuration programs Use the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program and ServeRAID Manager to access the ... restart the server. c. You can download the latest version from http://www.ibm.com/pc/qtechinfo/ MIGR-4ZKPPT.html. Set protocol parameters on the CD. label on hard disk drives 18 IBM System x3655 Type 7985: Problem Determination and Service Guide b. View the overview to : a. Start the...
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...first two physical drives in Startable CD mode, you can configure the RAid controller before you install the operating system. Click Express configuration. 3. Using custom configuration: To use express configuration, complete the following steps: 1. In... program. Configuring the RAID controller: By running ServeRAID Manager in Startable CD mode, turn on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD for using ServeRAID Manager to the factory-default settings v View the RAID configuration and...icon to add the drives to the array. 20 IBM System x3655 Type 7985: Problem Determination and Service Guide
...first two physical drives in Startable CD mode, you can configure the RAid controller before you install the operating system. Click Express configuration. 3. Using custom configuration: To use express configuration, complete the following steps: 1. In... program. Configuring the RAID controller: By running ServeRAID Manager in Startable CD mode, turn on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD for using ServeRAID Manager to the factory-default settings v View the RAID configuration and...icon to add the drives to the array. 20 IBM System x3655 Type 7985: Problem Determination and Service Guide
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... Boot: Enabled v Remote Console Flow Control: Hardware d. b. j. See the documentation for your specific Linux operating-system type for information and instructions. 22 IBM System x3655 Type 7985: Problem Determination and Service Guide Select Remote Console Redirection; This enables users to log in to the Linux console ...Setup sections of the Configuration/Setup Utility program. 1. Update the BIOS code: a. When you must configure the Linux® operating system to exit the Remote Console Redirection and Devices and I /O Ports; then, make sure that Yes, exit the Setup Utility is...
... Boot: Enabled v Remote Console Flow Control: Hardware d. b. j. See the documentation for your specific Linux operating-system type for information and instructions. 22 IBM System x3655 Type 7985: Problem Determination and Service Guide Select Remote Console Redirection; This enables users to log in to the Linux console ...Setup sections of the Configuration/Setup Utility program. 1. Update the BIOS code: a. When you must configure the Linux® operating system to exit the Remote Console Redirection and Devices and I /O Ports; then, make sure that Yes, exit the Setup Utility is...
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Original /etc/lilo.conf contents prompt timeout=50 default=linux boot=/dev/hda map=/boot/map install=/boot/boot.b message=/boot/message linear image=/boot/vmlinuz-2.4.9-e.12smp label=linux initrd=/boot/initrd-2.4.9-e.12smp.img read-only root=/dev/hda6 image=/boot/vmlinuz-2.4.9-e.12 label=linux-up initrd=/boot/initrd-2.4.9-e.12.img read-only root=/dev/hda6 24 IBM System x3655 Type 7985: Problem Determination and Service Guide
Original /etc/lilo.conf contents prompt timeout=50 default=linux boot=/dev/hda map=/boot/map install=/boot/boot.b message=/boot/message linear image=/boot/vmlinuz-2.4.9-e.12smp label=linux initrd=/boot/initrd-2.4.9-e.12smp.img read-only root=/dev/hda6 image=/boot/vmlinuz-2.4.9-e.12 label=linux-up initrd=/boot/initrd-2.4.9-e.12.img read-only root=/dev/hda6 24 IBM System x3655 Type 7985: Problem Determination and Service Guide
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... /initrd-2.4.9-e.12smp.img title Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES-up (2.4.9-e.12) root (hd0,0) kernel /vmlinuz-2.4.9-e.12 ro root=/dev/hda6 initrd /initrd-2.4.9-e.12.img 26 IBM System x3655 Type 7985: Problem Determination and Service Guide Original /boot/grub/grub.conf contents #grub.conf generated by anaconda # # Note that # all be on one line. console=ttyS0...
... /initrd-2.4.9-e.12smp.img title Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES-up (2.4.9-e.12) root (hd0,0) kernel /vmlinuz-2.4.9-e.12 ro root=/dev/hda6 initrd /initrd-2.4.9-e.12.img 26 IBM System x3655 Type 7985: Problem Determination and Service Guide Original /boot/grub/grub.conf contents #grub.conf generated by anaconda # # Note that # all be on one line. console=ttyS0...
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... title linux SOL Interactive kernel (hd0,1)/boot/vmlinuz root=/dev/hda2 acpi=oldboot vga=791 console=tty1 console=ttyS0,19200 initrd (hd0,1)/boot/initrd 28 IBM System x3655 Type 7985: Problem Determination and Service Guide Append the following examples show the original content of the /boot/grub/menu.lst file and the content of this...
... title linux SOL Interactive kernel (hd0,1)/boot/vmlinuz root=/dev/hda2 acpi=oldboot vga=791 console=tty1 console=ttyS0,19200 initrd (hd0,1)/boot/initrd 28 IBM System x3655 Type 7985: Problem Determination and Service Guide Append the following examples show the original content of the /boot/grub/menu.lst file and the content of this...
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... OS Load Options: /fastdetect /redirect You must restart the Windows 2003 operating system after completing this procedure for the changes to take effect and to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/support/xseries/index.html and download the utility program and create.... Go to enable SOL. To install OSA SMBridge management utility program on a server running a Windows operating system, complete the following illustration opens. 30 IBM System x3655 Type 7985: Problem Determination and Service Guide Insert the OSA BMC Management Utility CD into the drive. The InstallShield wizard starts...
... OS Load Options: /fastdetect /redirect You must restart the Windows 2003 operating system after completing this procedure for the changes to take effect and to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/support/xseries/index.html and download the utility program and create.... Go to enable SOL. To install OSA SMBridge management utility program on a server running a Windows operating system, complete the following illustration opens. 30 IBM System x3655 Type 7985: Problem Determination and Service Guide Insert the OSA BMC Management Utility CD into the drive. The InstallShield wizard starts...