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simple-swap
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cabling
information
for
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The
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System
x3530
M4
T
ype
7160:
Installation
and
Service
Guide
309
311
Table of Contents
Default Chapter
5
Table of Contents
5
Safety
9
Guidelines for Trained Technicians
15
Inspecting for Unsafe Conditions
15
Guidelines for Servicing Electrical Equipment
16
Chapter 1. The IBM System X3530 M4 Type 7160 Server
17
The IBM Documentation CD
19
Hardware and Software Requirements
19
Using the Documentation Browser
19
Related Documentation
20
Notices and Statements in this Document
21
Server Features and Specifications
22
What Your Server Offers
24
Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability
28
IBM Systems Director
29
Server Controls, Leds, and Power
30
Front View
30
Operator Information Panel
31
Light Path Diagnostics Panel
32
Rear View
34
Server Power Features
36
Turning on the Server
37
Turning off the Server
37
Chapter 2. Installing Optional Devices
39
Installing Optional Hardware Devices in the Server
40
Instructions for IBM Business Partners
40
How to Send DSA Data to IBM
40
Server Components
41
Server Internal Leds, Connectors, and Jumpers
42
System-Board Internal Connectors
42
System-Board External Connectors
42
System-Board Jumpers
43
System-Board Leds
44
System-Board Optional Device Connectors
45
PCI Riser Cards
45
Installation Guidelines
46
System Reliability Guidelines
48
Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
48
Removing the Server Top Cover
49
Removing the Air Baffle
49
Installing a Memory Module
50
Installing Drives
55
Installing Hot-Swap Drives
56
Ids for Hot-Swap Drives
57
Installing 3.5-Inch Simple-Swap Drives
57
Installing an Optional Optical Drive
58
Installing a PCI Riser-Card Assembly
61
Installing an Adapter
62
Installing an Optional IBM Serveraid SAS/SATA Controller
65
Installing an Additional Microprocessor and Heat Sink
66
Thermal Grease
71
Installing a Hot-Swap Power Supply
72
Installing a USB Embedded Hypervisor Flash Device
75
Installing a RAID Adapter Battery Remotely in the Server
76
Installing an Optional 4X2.5-Inch Hot-Swap Drive Backplane
79
Completing the Installation
81
Replacing the Air Baffle
82
Replacing a PCI Riser-Card Assembly
82
Replacing the Server Top Cover
83
Connecting the Cables
84
Updating the Server Configuration
85
Chapter 3. Configuration Information and Instructions
87
Updating the Firmware
87
Configuring UEFI Compatible Devices
88
Configuring the Server
88
Using the Serverguide Setup and Installation CD
90
Serverguide Features
90
Setup and Configuration Overview
91
Typical Operating-System Installation
91
Installing Your Operating System Without Using Serverguide
91
Using the Setup Utility
91
Starting the Setup Utility
92
Setup Utility Menu Choices
92
Passwords
97
Using the Boot Manager Program
98
Starting the Backup Server Firmware
98
The Updatexpress System Pack Installer
99
Using the Integrated Management Module II
99
Using the Embedded Hypervisor
100
Using the Remote Presence and Blue-Screen Capture Features
102
Obtaining the IP Address for the IMM
102
Logging on to the Web Interface
103
Enabling the Intel Gigabit Ethernet Utility Program
103
Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet Controller
103
Configuring RAID Arrays
104
Starting the LSI Configuration Utility Program
105
Starting the Human Interface Infrastructure (HII) Configuration Application
105
Creating RAID of Hard Disk Drives (Serveraid-C105 Only)
105
IBM Advanced Settings Utility Program
107
IBM Systems Director
107
Updating the Universal Unique Identifier (UUID)
108
Updating the DMI/SMBIOS Data
111
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting
115
Start here
115
Diagnosing a Problem
115
Undocumented Problems
117
Service Bulletins
118
Checkout Procedure
118
About the Checkout Procedure
118
Performing the Checkout Procedure
119
Diagnostic Tools
120
Light Path Diagnostics
122
Light Path Diagnostics Panel
123
Light Path Diagnostics Leds
125
Power-Supply Leds
130
Event Logs
131
Viewing Event Logs through the Setup Utility
132
Viewing Event Logs Without Restarting the Server
132
Clearing the Error Logs
134
Post
134
IBM Dynamic System Analysis
134
DSA Editions
135
Running the DSA Preboot Diagnostic Programs
136
Diagnostic Text Messages
136
Viewing the Test Log Results
137
Call Home (Automated Service Request)
137
Service Advisor
137
IBM Electronic Service Agent
137
Error Messages
138
POST Error Codes
138
Integrated Management Module II (IMM2) Error Messages
156
DSA Messages
209
Troubleshooting by Symptom
257
CD/DVD Drive Problems
258
Hypervisor Problems
259
General Problems
259
Hard Disk Drive Problems
260
Intermittent Problems
262
Keyboard, Mouse, or Pointing-Device Problems
263
Memory Problems
265
Microprocessor Problems
266
Monitor and Video Problems
266
Network Connection Problems
269
Optional-Device Problems
269
Power Problems
270
Serial-Device Problems
271
Serverguide Problems
272
Software Problems
273
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port Problems
273
Video Problems
274
Solving Power Problems
274
Solving Ethernet Controller Problems
274
Solving Undetermined Problems
275
Problem Determination Tips
276
Recovering the Server Firmware
277
Automated Boot Recovery (ABR)
279
Nx Boot Failure
279
Chapter 5. Parts Listing, IBM System X3530 M4 Type 7160
281
Replaceable Server Components
281
Consumable Parts
285
Structural Parts
285
Power Cords
286
Chapter 6. Removing and Replacing Components
289
Installation Guidelines
289
System Reliability Guidelines
291
Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
291
Returning a Device or Component
292
Internal Cable Routing
292
General
292
2.5-Inch Hard Disk Drive Cable Connection
296
3.5-Inch Hard Disk Drive Cable Connection
305
Removing and Replacing Components
314
Removing and Replacing Tier 1 Crus
315
Removing an Adapter
315
Replacing an Adapter
316
Removing Hot-Swap Drives
318
Installing Hot-Swap Drives
318
Removing a 3.5-Inch Simple-Swap SATA Drive
320
Replacing a 3.5-Inch Simple-Swap SATA Drive
320
Removing a CD/DVD Drive
321
Installing an Optional CD/DVD Drive
322
Removing the CD/DVD Cable
325
Replacing the CD/DVD Cable
325
Removing a Fan
326
Replacing a Fan
327
Removing a Memory Module
328
Replacing a Memory Module
329
Removing an IBM Serveraid Controller
330
Replacing an Optional IBM Serveraid Controller
331
Removing a Remotely Installed RAID Adapter Battery
332
Replacing a RAID Adapter Battery Remotely in the Server
333
Removing a USB Embedded Hypervisor Flash Device
334
Replacing a USB Embedded Hypervisor Flash Device
335
Removing a Hot-Swap Power Supply
336
Replacing a Hot-Swap Power Supply
338
Removing the Fixed Power Supply
340
Replacing the Fixed Power Supply
341
Removing a PCI Riser-Card Assembly
344
Replacing a PCI Riser-Card Assembly
345
Removing the Operator Information Panel Assembly
346
Replacing the Operator Information Panel Assembly
347
Removing the System Battery
348
Replacing the System Battery
350
Removing the Front USB Connector Board
352
Replacing the Front USB Connector Board
353
Removing the Front Video Connector
355
Replacing the Front Video Connector
356
Removing the Power Interposer Card Assembly
357
Replacing the Power Interposer Card Assembly
358
Removing the Hot-Swap Drive Backplane
360
Replacing the Hot-Swap Drive Backplane
360
Removing the Simple-Swap SATA Drive Backplate Assembly
361
Replacing the Simple-Swap SATA Drive Backplate Assembly
362
Removing and Replacing Tier 2 Crus
363
Removing a Microprocessor and Heat Sink
363
Replacing a Microprocessor and Heat Sink
365
Removing the System Board
370
Replacing the System Board
375
Removing and Replacing Consumable and Structural Parts
378
Removing the Server Top Cover
378
Replacing the Server Top Cover
379
Removing the Bezel
380
Replacing the Bezel
380
Removing the Air Baffle
381
Replacing the Air Baffle
382
Appendix. Getting Help and Technical Assistance
383
Before You Call
383
Using the Documentation
384
Getting Help and Information from the World Wide Web
384
How to Send DSA Data to IBM
384
Creating a Personalized Support Web Page
385
Software Service and Support
385
Hardware Service and Support
385
IBM Taiwan Product Service
385
Notices
387
Trademarks
388
Important Notes
388
Particulate Contamination
389
Documentation Format
390
Electronic Emission Notices
391
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
391
Industry Canada Class a Emission Compliance Statement
391
Avis de Conformité À la Réglementation D'industrie Canada
391
Australia and New Zealand Class a Statement
391
European Union EMC Directive Conformance Statement
391
Germany Class a Statement
392
Japan VCCI Class a Statement
393
Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA) Statement
393
Korea Communications Commission (KCC) Statement
393
Russia Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Class a Statement
394
People's Republic of China Class a Electronic Emission Statement
394
Taiwan Class a Compliance Statement
394
Index
395
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