ERserver
Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide
BladeCenter HS40 Type
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ERserver
Fourth Edition May
About this manual
Important safety information
Online support
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Chapter 4. Installing options
Contents
Chapter 2. Configuring the blade server
Chapter 3. Diagnostics
Chapter 5. Service replaceable units
Contents
Appendix B. Safety information
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Chapter 1. Introduction
User label
Related publications
v Eserver BladeCenter Type 8677 Rack Installation Instructions
v Safety Information
v BladeCenter HS40 Type 8839 Installation and User’s Guide
v Eserver BladeCenter Type 8677 Installation and User’s Guide
Memory
Features and specifications
BladeCenter HS40 specifications for non-NEBS/ETSI environments
Microprocessor
BladeCenter HS40 specifications for NEBS/ETSI environments
Notices and statements used in this book
Power, controls, and indicators
Turning on the blade server
Turning off the blade server
Controls and LEDs
v Flashing slowly - The blade server has power but is not turned on
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v Configuration/Setup Utility program
Chapter 2. Configuring the blade server
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program
Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program
v Devices and I/O Ports
Configuration/Setup Utility menu choices
v System Summary
v System Information
v Error Logs
v Advanced Setup
Memory Settings
USB Configuration
v Exit Setup
Using passwords
Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD
v Load Default Settings
Setup and configuration overview
ServerGuide features
Typical operating-system installation
2. In the Download section, click Downloads & drivers
Installing your operating system without ServerGuide
Using the PXE boot agent utility program
6. In the View by document type field, select OS installation
Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controllers
Firmware updates
BladeCenter T Documentation CD
Blade server Ethernet controller enumeration
Command-line interface and serial over LAN
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Checkout procedure
Chapter 3. Diagnostics
v Important
v Diagnostic programs and error messages
Diagnostic tools overview
001 COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING STEPS TO PERFORM THE CHECKOUT PROCEDURE
v Beep codes and error messages
Viewing the System Event Log SEL
POST error logs
v Error symptom charts
v Light path diagnostics
v Save the SEL entries to a file
v Examine SEL entries from a previously stored file
v Clear the SEL entries from the non-volatile storage area
Running the SEL Viewer
Diagnostic programs and error messages
SEL Manager main window
Application Framework Help subsystem
Result
Diagnostic text messages
Starting the diagnostic programs
Not Applicable
Diagnosing problems using the light path diagnostics feature
Diagnostic error message tables
Viewing the test log
The following illustration shows the LEDs on the processor board
Memory errors
Recovering the BIOS code
Clearing CMOS memory
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Handling static-sensitive devices
Chapter 4. Installing options
Installation guidelines
System reliability considerations
Microprocessor heat-sink filler up to
Major components of the BladeCenter HS40 Type 8839 blade server
Blade expansion connector terminator Air baffle
Microprocessor heat-sink up to Microprocessor up to
J8H1 connector
Processor board components
I/O board components
Chapter 4. Installing options
LED locations
error LED DS6H1
Switches
Switches and jumpers
Jumpers
Bezel assembly
Removing the blade server from the BladeCenter unit
Opening the blade server cover
4. Lay the cover flat, or lift it from the blade server
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Bezel-assembly release Bezel-assembly release
Removing the blade server bezel assembly
Control-panel connector Control-panel cable
Installing IDE drives
DIMM connectors
Installing memory modules
Pair
v Before you begin, read the documentation that comes with the DIMMs
Installing an additional microprocessor
Microprocessor
Heat-sink-retention
Microprocessor Alignment marks Microprocessor socket
Installing an I/O expansion card
Complete the following steps to install an I/O expansion card
Installing a SCSI storage expansion unit
Installing a PCI I/O expansion unit
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4. Remove the blade server cover
8. Install the SCSI storage expansion unit
a. Orient the storage expansion unit as shown in the illustration
10. Turn on the blade server
Device
Installing a SCSI hot-swap hard disk drive
SCSI ID
Storage expansion unit Hard disk drive
Filler panel Blade Drive handle in open position
Replacing a SCSI hot-swap hard disk drive
Replacing the battery
v Repair or disassemble
Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations
Do not
v Throw or immerse into water v Heat to more than 100C 212F
5. Locate the battery on the I/O board
Installing the blade server bezel assembly
Completing the installation
Closing the blade server cover
The following illustration shows how to close the blade server cover
Blade server Filler blade
Installing the blade server in the BladeCenter unit
6. Push the release levers on the front of the blade server closed
User’s Guide for details
Updating your blade server configuration
Input/output connectors and devices
Microprocessor removal
Chapter 5. Service replaceable units
7. Remove the heat sink
9. Lift the microprocessor out of the socket
Processor board
Thermal grease
thermal grease
v Read “Handling electrostatic discharge-sensitive devices” on page
I/O board
8. Pull the I/O board carefully out of the blade chassis
Reverse these steps to install the replacement I/O board
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BIOS-generated beep codes
Chapter 6. Symptom-to-FRU index
Beep codes
Baseboard management controller BMC beep codes
No-beep symptoms
The following table lists the BMC error beep codes
POST error codes
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Error code/symptom
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FRU 000 The blade server passed the test
Diagnostic error codes
195 The Esc key was pressed to stop the test
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Error code/symptom
Light path diagnostics
Error symptoms
dev/cdrom /media/cdrom auto ro,noauto,user,exec 0
rm /dev/cdrom ln -s /dev/sr0 /dev/cdrom
Diskette drive problems
BladeCenter Documentation CD
8677 Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide on the IBM
BladeCenter management module, and that the keyboard and mouse cables
Memory problems
Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide on the IBM BladeCenter
8677 Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide
Documentation CD
Monitor problems
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ServerGuide problems
Service processor error messages
Error messages and error codes
Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide
SCSI error codes
Power error messages
Temperature error messages
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System shutdown
System errors
Temperature-related system shutdown
Undetermined problems
Hard disk drive checkout
Problem determination tips
If it has been working, what changes were made prior to it failing?
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Chapter 7. Parts listing, Type
Index
System, Type 8839 model 21X
Index System, Type 8839 model 21X
Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance
Using the documentation
Before you call
Hardware service and support
Software service and support
Getting help and information from the World Wide Web
General safety
Appendix B. Safety information
Electrical safety
Safety inspection guide
Grounding requirements
Handling electrostatic discharge-sensitive devices
Safety notices multi-lingual translations
Do not
≥32 kg 70.5 lb
≥18 kg 39.7 lb
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Para Desconectar
Importante
Instrução PERIGO
Para Conectar
Instrução PRECAUCIÓN
Instrução CUIDADO
PERIGO
CUIDADO
Instrução
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Appendix B. Safety information
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Appendix B. Safety information
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Appendix B. Safety information
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Appendix B. Safety information
Connexion
Notice n DANGER
Déconnexion
Notice n
Notice n
Notice n
Kabel lösen
Wichtig
Hinweis VORSICHT
Kabel anschlieβen
Die Batterie nicht v mit Wasser in Berührung bringen
≥18 kg
Hinweis ACHTUNG
Per collegare
Avviso PERICOLO
Per scollegare
Evitare di v Gettarla o immergerla in acqua
Non poggiare oggetti che pesano più di 82 kg sulla parte superiore delle unità montate in rack
Appendix B. Safety information
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Appendix B. Safety information
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Appendix B. Safety information
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Para la conexin
Declaración PELIGRO
Para la desconexiín
No realice las acciones siguientes v Arrojarla al agua o sumergirla
PRECAUCIÓN
Declaración
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Armonk, NY U.S.A
Appendix C. Notices
Edition notice
IBM Director of Licensing IBM Corporation North Castle Drive
Important notes
Trademarks
Product recycling and disposal
Battery return program
Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement
United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirement
Electronic emission notices
Federal Communications Commission FCC statement
Taiwanese Class A warning statement Chinese Class A warning statement
European Union EMC Directive conformance statement
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference VCCI statement
Power cords
number
IBM power cord part
Used in these countries and regions
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Index B
LEDs continued
replacing continued microprocessor 69 processor board
See POST
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1P P/N 25K8105
Part Number 25K8105 Printed in USA