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IBM x3200 M3 7327 User Manual

IBM x3200 M3 7327
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System x3200 M3 Types 7327 and 7328
Problem Determination and Service Guide
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Table of Contents

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IBM x3200 M3 7327 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Form FactorTower
Processor Sockets1
ChipsetIntel 3420
MemoryUp to 32 GB
Memory Slots4
StorageUp to 8 TB
Hard Drive Bays4
ProcessorIntel Xeon 3400 series
Memory TypeDDR3
RAID SupportRAID 0, 1, 10
NetworkDual Gigabit Ethernet
Expansion Slots4
Operating System SupportWindows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
Drive Bays4 total (3.5-inch)

Summary

Safety

Guidelines for trained service technicians

Safety guidelines specifically for trained service technicians.

Inspecting for unsafe conditions

Procedures for identifying potential unsafe conditions in IBM products.

Guidelines for servicing electrical equipment

Safety guidelines for working with electrical equipment.

Chapter 1. Start here

Diagnosing a problem

Steps to diagnose server problems before contacting support.

Chapter 3. Diagnostics

Diagnostic tools

Overview of tools for diagnosing hardware issues.

Event logs

Types of event logs and how to view and clear them.

POST and error codes

Power-on self-test and its error codes.

Troubleshooting tables

Symptom-based troubleshooting for various hardware issues.

Error LEDs

Guide to system LEDs for error identification.

Power-supply LEDs

Understanding power supply LED indicators.

Diagnostic programs and messages

Running diagnostics and interpreting messages.

Recovering server firmware

Procedures for recovering corrupted server firmware.

Solving SCSI problems

Steps to troubleshoot SCSI interface issues.

Solving power problems

General procedure for diagnosing power issues.

Problem determination tips

General advice for troubleshooting server problems.

Chapter 4. Parts listing, System x3200 M3 Types 7327 and 7328

Chapter 5. Removing and replacing server components

Component Removal and Replacement

Procedures for removing and replacing various server components.

Internal Drives

Steps for removing and installing internal hard disk and tape drives.

Power Supplies

Procedures for removing and installing power supplies.

Memory Modules

Procedures for removing and installing memory modules (DIMMs).

Chapter 6. Configuration information and instructions

Updating the firmware

Steps to download and install the latest server firmware updates.

Using the Setup utility

Instructions for using the UEFI Setup utility for server configuration.

Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance

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