IBM 6C1 - Chapter 1. Reference Information; System Unit Locations; Model 6 E1

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Chapter 1. Reference Information

System Unit Locations

Model 6E1

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1 Diskette drive

2 Hot-swap disk drives (optional on some systems)

3 Cover release lever

4 CD-ROM drive

5 Media bay

6 Operator panel

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Default Chapter5
- Table of Contents5
- Rack Safety Instructions11
Safety Notices11
- Electrical Safety12
- Laser Safety Information13
  - Laser Compliance13
Data Integrity and Verification15
About this Book17
- Iso 900017
- Related Publications17
- Trademarks18
Chapter 1. Reference Information19
- System Unit Locations19
- System Logic Flow Diagram31
- Location Codes32
- AIX and Physical Location Code Table36
- System Cables40
- Specifications41
- Power Cables43
- Service Inspection Guide44
Chapter 2. Diagnostic Overview45
- Maintenance Analysis Procedures (Maps)45
- Attention LED and Lightpath Leds46
- Checkpoints48
- FRU Isolation49
- Electronic Service Agent for the RS/600049
- Using the Service Processor and Electronic Service Agent Features49
  - Service Processor49
  - Electronic Service Agent50
Chapter 3. Maintenance Analysis Procedures (Maps)53
- Quick Entry MAP54
  - Quick Entry MAP Table of Contents54
- MAP 1020: Problem Determination62
- MAP 1240: Memory Problem Resolution67
  - General Memory Information68
- MAP 1520: Power71
- MAP 1540: Minimum Configuration81
Chapter 4. Checkpoints103
- Unresolved Checkpoint Problems103
- Service Processor Checkpoints104
- Firmware Checkpoints110
- Boot Problems/Concerns128
Chapter 5. Error Code to FRU Index133
- Performing Slow Boot133
- Considerations for Using the Error Code to FRU Index133
- Firmware/Post Error Codes134
- Memory DIMM Present Detect Bits (PD-Bits)194
- Error Codes E0A0, E0B0, E0C0, E0E0, E0E1 and 40A00000 Recovery Procedure195
- Bus SRN to FRU Reference Table196
- Typical Boot Sequence for Eserver Pseries 610 Model 6C1 and Model 6E1197
Chapter 6. Loading the System Diagnostics199
- Performing Slow Boot199
- Loading Standalone Diagnostics199
- Loading Online Diagnostics199
- Default Boot List and Service Mode Boot List200
Chapter 7. Using the Service Processor201
- Service Processor Menus202
- General User Menu203
- Privileged User Menus205
- System Power-On Methods224
- Service Processor Call-In Security225
- Service Processor Reboot/Restart Recovery225
- Service Processor System Monitoring - Surveillance227
- Console Mirroring229
  - System Configuration for Console Mirroring229
- Service Processor Firmware Updates230
- Service Processor Error Log230
- Service Processor Operational Phases231
- Service Processor Procedures in Service Mode233
Chapter 8. Using System Management Services235
- Graphical System Management Services235
  - System Management Services236
- Config238
- Multiboot239
- Utilities242
- Firmware Update256
  - Firmware Recovery256
- Text-Based System Management Services257
- Select Language258
- Change Password Options259
  - Set Privileged-Access Password259
  - Unattended Start Mode259
- View Error Log260
- Setup Remote IPL (Initial Program Load)261
- Change SCSI Settings264
- Select Console264
- Select Boot Options265
  - Select Boot Device267
  - Configure Nth Boot Device268
- View System Configuration Components269
- System/Service Processor Firmware Update270
- Firmware Recovery270
Chapter 9. Removal and Replacement Procedures271
- Handling Static-Sensitive Devices272
- Stopping the System272
- Placing the Model 6C1 in the Service Position273
- Front Door (Model 6E1)274
- Removal274
  - Replacement275
- Covers276
  - Service Access Cover (Model 6E1)276
  - Service Access Cover (Model 6C1)278
- Bezels280
  - Model 6E1280
  - Model 6C1281
- Processor and Memory Card Cover282
  - Removal282
  - Replacement282
- CEC Cage283
  - Removal283
  - Replacement283
- Memory Card and Memory Dimms284
  - Memory Card Removal284
  - Memory Card Replacement289
- Processor Card291
  - Removal291
  - Replacement292
- Adapters294
  - Removal294
  - Replacement295
- System Board298
  - Removal298
  - Replacement299
- Power Supply300
  - Removal300
  - Replacement302
- Operator Panel305
  - Removal305
  - Replacement305
  - System Vital Product Data (VPD) Update Procedure306
- Power Backplane308
  - Removal308
  - Replacement308
- SCSI Backplane309
  - Removal309
  - Replacement310
- Media Devices (CD-ROM, Tape, or Disk Drive)311
  - Removal311
  - Replacement312
- Battery313
  - Removal313
  - Replacement314
- Hot-Swap Disk Drives315
  - Deconfiguring (Removing) or Configuring a Disk Drive315
  - Deconfiguring (Removing)315
  - Configuring (Replacing)316
  - Removal317
  - Replacement318
- Hot-Swap Fan Assembly319
  - Removal319
  - Replacement320
Chapter 10. Parts Information321
- System Parts322
- System Internal Cables326
- SCSI Cables328
- Keyboards and Mouse (White)332
- Keyboards and Mouse (Black)333
Appendix A. Environmental Notices335
- Product Recycling and Disposal335
- Environmental Design335
- Acoustical Noise Emissions336
  - Declared Acoustical Noise Emissions336
Appendix B. Notices337
Appendix C. Service Processor Setup and Test339
- Service Processor Setup Checklist339
- Testing the Setup340
Appendix D. Modem Configurations343
- Sample Modem Configuration Files343
  - Generic Modem Configuration Files343
  - Specific Modem Configuration Files343
- Configuration File Selection344
- Transfer of a Modem Session349
  - Recovery Strategy350
  - Prevention Strategy350
- Modem Configuration Sample Files351
Appendix E. Firmware Updates367
- Checking the Current Firmware Levels367
- Updating System Firmware367
Index369

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