IBM eServer xSeries 345 Type 8670 User manual

User's Guide
xSeries 345
Type 8670

IBM xSeries 345
Type 8670
User’s Guide
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Note:
Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information in Appendix A, “Warranty
information” on page 35, and Appendix B, “Notices” on page 47.
First Edition (July 2002)
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with IBM Corp.

Contents
Safety ............................v
Chapter 1. Introducing the IBM xSeries 345 Type 8670 .........1
Related publications .......................1
Notices and statements in this book .................2
Features and specifications.....................3
What your server offers ......................4
Reliability, availability, and serviceability ................5
Server controls and indicators ....................7
Front view ..........................7
Rear view ..........................8
Server power features.......................9
Turning on the server ......................9
Turning off the server .....................10
Standby mode ........................10
Chapter 2. Configuring your server ................11
Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD ............11
ServerGuide features .....................12
Setup and configuration overview .................13
System Partition .......................14
Typical NOS installation ....................14
Setting up or updating multiple servers ...............14
Installing your NOS without ServerGuide ..............15
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program .............15
Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program ............15
Choices available from the Configuration/Setup main menu .......16
Additional Configuration/Setup Utility menu choices .........19
Using passwords .......................19
Power-on password .....................19
Administrator password....................20
Using ServeRAID Manager ....................21
Using ServeRAID Manager in Startable CD mode ...........21
Configuring the controller ...................22
Viewing your configuration...................25
Getting assistance .....................25
Using the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program ............27
Formatting a SCSI hard disk drive.................28
Updating the integrated system management firmware ..........28
Configuring the Ethernet controller..................28
High-performance Ethernet modes.................29
Teaming mode .......................29
Priority Packet mode.....................29
Virtual LAN mode ......................31
Chapter 3. Getting help and technical assistance ...........33
Before you call .........................33
Using the documentation .....................33
Getting help and information from the World Wide Web ..........33
Software service and support ...................34
Hardware service and support ...................34
Appendix A. Warranty information .................35
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Warranty period ........................35
Problem determination .....................35
Running diagnostics .....................35
Checking software .....................36
Warranty service and support ..................36
International Warranty Service ..................37
Purchasing additional services ..................37
IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-06 8/2000 .........38
Part 1 - General Terms .....................38
Part 2 - Country-unique Terms ..................40
Appendix B. Notices ......................47
Edition notice .........................47
Trademarks ..........................48
Important notes.........................48
Electronic emission notices ....................49
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement .........49
Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement ........50
Australia and New Zealand Class A statement ............50
United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirement.........50
European Union EMC Directive conformance statement.........50
Taiwan electrical emission statement ................50
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement . . . 51
Power cords ..........................51
Index ............................53
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Safety
Before installing this product, read the Safety Information.
Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações de Segurança.
Pred instalacítohoto produktu si prectete prírucku bezpecnostních instrukcí.
Læs sikkerhedsforskrifterne, før du installerer dette produkt.
Lees voordat u dit product installeert eerst de veiligheidsvoorschriften.
Ennen kuin asennat tämän tuotteen, lue turvaohjeet kohdasta Safety Information.
Avant d’installer ce produit, lisez les consignes de sécurité.
Vor der Installation dieses Produkts die Sicherheitshinweise lesen.
Prima di installare questo prodotto, leggere le Informazioni sulla Sicurezza.
Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen (Safety Information) før du installerer dette produktet.
Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança.
© Copyright IBM Corp. 2002 v

Antes de instalar este producto lea la información de seguridad.
Lässäkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten.
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Statement 1
Danger
Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is hazardous.
To avoid a shock hazard:
vDo not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or
reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm.
vConnect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet.
vConnect to properly wired outlets any equipment that will be attached to this
product.
vWhen possible, use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal cables.
vNever turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire, water, or structural
damage.
vDisconnect the attached power cords, telecommunications systems, networks, and
modems before you open the device covers, unless instructed otherwise in the
installation and configuration procedures.
vConnect and disconnect cables as described in the following table when installing,
moving, or opening covers on this product or attached devices.
To connect:
1. Turn everything OFF.
2. First, attach all cables to devices.
3. Attach signal cables to connectors.
4. Attach power cords to outlet.
5. Turn device ON.
To disconnect:
1. Turn everything OFF.
2. First, remove power cords from outlet.
3. Remove signal cables from connectors.
4. Remove all cables from devices.
Statement 2
CAUTION:
When replacing the lithium battery, use only IBM Part Number 33F8354 or an
equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer. If your system has a
module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with the same module type made
by the same manufacturer. The battery contains lithium and can explode if not
properly used, handled, or disposed of.
Do not:
vThrow or immerse into water.
vHeat to more than 100° C (212° F)
vRepair or disassemble
Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations.
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Statement 3
CAUTION:
When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic devices, or
transmitters) are installed, note the following:
vDo not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could result in
exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable parts inside the
device.
vUse of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those
specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Danger
Some laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser diode. Note the
following. Laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view directly with
optical instruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam.
Statement 4
≥18 kg (39.7 lb) ≥32 kg (70.5 lb) ≥55 kg (121.2 lb)
CAUTION:
Use safe practices when lifting.
Statement 5
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. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure
that all power cords are disconnected from the power source.
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Statement 8
CAUTION:
Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following label
attached.
Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present inside any component that
has this label attached. There are no serviceable parts inside these components. If you
suspect a problem with one of these parts, contact a service technician.
Statement 12:
CAUTION:
The following label indicates a hot surface nearby.
Statement 13
DANGER:
Overloading a branch circuit is potentially a fire hazard and a shock hazard under
certain conditions. To avoid these hazards, ensure that your system electrical
requirements do not exceed the branch circuit protection requirements. Refer to the
information that is provided with your IBM device for electrical specifications.
Statement 14
CAUTION:
Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels might be present. Only a qualified
service technician is authorized to remove the covers where the following label is
attached.
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Statement 15
CAUTION:
Make sure that the rack is secured properly to avoid tipping when the server unit is
extended.
Statement 16
CAUTION:
Some accessory or option board outputs exceed Class 2 or limited power source
limits and must be installed with appropriate interconnecting cabling in accordance
with the national electric code.
Statement 17
CAUTION:
The following label indicates moving parts nearby.
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Chapter 1. Introducing the IBM xSeries 345 Type 8670
Your IBM
®
Eserver xSeries
™
345 Type 8670 server is ahigh-performance server
that can be upgraded to a symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) server through a
microprocessor upgrade. It is ideally suited for networking environments that require
superior microprocessor performance, efficient memory management, flexibility, and
reliable data storage.
The xSeries 345 server contains several IBM X-Architecture
™
technologies, which
help increase server performance and reliability. See “What your server offers”on
page 4 for more information about the X-Architecture technologies provided in your
server.
Your server comes with a limited warranty. If you have access to the World Wide
Web, you can obtain up-to-date information about your server model and other IBM
server products at http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/eserver/xseries/.
Your server serial number and model number are located on labels on the bottom of
the server and on the lower corner of the bezel. You will need these numbers when
you register your server with IBM. The information label containing the serial
number, machine type, model number, and agency marks for your server is located
on the bottom of the server.
Related publications
This User’s Guide provides general information about your server, including
information about features, how to configure your server, how to use the
ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, and how to get help.
In addition to this User’s Guide, the following xSeries 345 Type 8670 documentation
is provided with your server:
vInstallation Guide
This printed publication contains setup and installation instructions.
vRack Installation Instructions
This printed publication contains the instructions to install your server in a rack.
vSafety Book
This multilingual publication is provided in Portable Document Format (PDF) on
the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. It contains translated versions of the caution
and danger statements that appear in the documentation for your server. Each
caution and danger statement has an assigned number, which you can use to
locate the corresponding statement in your native language.
vHardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide
This publication is provided in PDF on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. It
contains information to help you solve the problem yourself or to provide helpful
information to a service technician.
© Copyright IBM Corp. 2002 1

vOption Installation Guide
This publication is provided in PDF on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. It
contains instructions to install, remove, and connect optional devices supported
by your server.
Depending on your server model, additional publications might be included on the
IBM xSeries Documentation CD.
Notices and statements in this book
The caution and danger statements used in this book also appear in the multilingual
Safety Information book provided on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. Each
caution and danger statement is numbered for easy reference to the corresponding
statements in the safety book.
The following types of notices and statements are used in this book:
vNote: These notices provide important tips, guidance, or advice.
vImportant: These notices provide information or advice that might help you avoid
inconvenient or problem situations.
vAttention: These notices indicate possible damage to programs, devices, or
data. An attention notice is placed just before the instruction or situation in which
damage could occur.
vCaution: These statements indicate situations that can be potentially hazardous
to you. A caution statement is placed just before the description of a potentially
hazardous procedure step or situation.
vDanger: These statements indicate situations that can be potentially lethal or
extremely hazardous to you. A danger statement is placed just before the
description of a potentially lethal or extremely hazardous procedure step or
situation.
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Features and specifications
The following table provides a summary of the features and specifications for your
server.
Table 1. Features and specifications
Microprocessor:
vIntel®Xeon
™
, 2.0 GHz or higher
depending on server model
v512 KB (minimum) Level-2 cache
v100 MHz front-side bus (FSB), at four
data transfers per cycle, yielding a
400 MHz system bus
vSupport for up to two
microprocessors with Intel
Hyper-Threading technology
Memory:
vMinimum: 512 MB, expandable to 4
GB
vType: 100 MHz, PC2100 (CL2.5),
downward compatible with PC1600
(CL2), registered, ECC, double data
rate (DDR), SDRAM
vSizes: 256 MB, 512 MB, or 1 GB, in
pairs
vConnectors: Two-way interleaved,
four dual inline memory module
(DIMM) connectors
vMaximum: Two pairs of DIMMs
Drives standard:
vDiskette: 1.44 MB
vCD-ROM: IDE
Expansion bays:
vSix hot-swap, slim-high, 3.5-inch
drive bays (hot-swap hard disk drives
installed, some models)
vOne 5.25-inch bay (CD-ROM drive
installed)
vOne 3.5-inch removable-media drive
bay (diskette drive installed)
Hot-swap fans:
vMinimum: Five
vMaximum: Eight - provide redundant
cooling
Hot-swap power supplies:
350 watts (115-230 V ac)
vMinimum: One
vMaximum: Two - provide redundant
power
Upgradeable microcode:
BIOS, diagnostics, and IBM Advanced
System Management upgrades (when
available) can update EEPROMs on the
system board
PCI expansion slots:
vTwo PCI-X non-hot-plug 133 MHz/64-bit
vTwo PCI-X non-hot-plug 100 MHz/64-bit
(low profile)
vOne PCI non-hot-plug, 33 MHz/32-bit
Integrated functions:
vIBM integrated system management
processor (ISMP)
–Service processor with Light Path
Diagnostics
™
–Interconnect port
–Dedicated I/O port
–Support for IBM Remote Supervisor
Adapter
vTwo 10BASE-T/100BASE-
TX/1000BASE-T Ethernet ports (Intel
Ethernet controller on system board)
vOne serial port
vOne external and one internal Ultra320
SCSI port (dual-channel integrated
controller with RAID capability)
vThree Universal Serial Bus (USB) v1.1
ports
vKeyboard port
vMouse port
vATI Rage XL video (controller on
system board)
–Compatible with SVGA and VGA
–8 MB video memory
Acoustical noise emissions:
vDeclared sound power, idle: 6.5 bel
vDeclared sound power, operating: 6.5
bel
vBystander sound pressure, idle: 48 dBa
vBystander sound pressure, operating:
48 dBa
Environment:
vAir temperature:
Maximum altitude: 2133 m (7000 ft)
–Server on: 10°to 35°C(50°to 95°F).
–Serveroff:-40°to +60°C (-40°to
140°F).
vHumidity:
–Server on: 8% to 80%
–Serveroff:8%to80%
Security features:
vPower-on password
vRemote control security settings
vSelectable drive startup
vKeyboard password
vSystem management security
–User login password
–Read-only or read/write access
–Dial-in call-back
Predictive Failure Analysis®(PFA) alerts:
vPower supplies
vFans
vMemory
vHard disk drives
vMicroprocessors
vVoltage regulator modules (VRMs)
Size (2 U):
vHeight: 85.4 mm (3.36 in.)
vDepth: 698 mm (27.48 in.)
vWidth: 443.6 mm (17.5 in.)
vWeight: 21.09 kg (46.5 lb) to 28.12 kg (62
lb) depending upon configuration
Heat output:
Approximate heat output in British thermal
units (Btu) per hour
vMinimum configuration: 341 Btu/hour (100
watts)
vMaximum configuration: 2200 Btu/hour
(645.2 watts)
Electrical input:
vSine-wave input (50-60 Hz) required
vInput voltage range automatically selected
vInput voltage low range:
–Minimum: 90 V ac
–Maximum: 137 V ac
vInput voltage high range:
–Minimum: 180 V ac
–Maximum: 265 V ac
vInput kilovolt-amperes (kVA) approximately:
–Minimum: 0.1 kVA
–Maximum: 0.62 kVA
Power available for drives:
v+5Vdc
v+12Vdc
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What your server offers
The design of your server takes advantage of advancements in symmetric
multiprocessing (SMP), data storage, disk-array technologies, and memory
management. Your server combines:
vIBM X-Architecture technology
IBM X-Architecture features leverage proven innovative IBM technologies to build
the most powerful, scalable, reliable Intel-processor-based servers in the world.
X-Architecture technology includes features such as Light Path Diagnostics
™
,
Chipkill
™
memory, Predictive Failure Analysis
®
(PFA), and the Advanced System
Management processor.
vImpressive performance using SMP
Your server supports up to two Intel Xeon microprocessors. Your server comes
with at least one microprocessor installed; you can install an additional
microprocessor to enhance performance and provide SMP capability.
vLarge data-storage and hot-swap capabilities
All models of the server support up to six 25.4 mm (1-inch) slim-high, 3.5-inch
hot-swap hard disk drives in the hot-swap bays. This hot-swap feature enables
you to add, remove, or replace hard disk drives without turning off the server.
vRedundant cooling and power capabilities
The server supports up to eight hot-swap fans. Eight fans provide redundant
cooling. The hot-swap capabilities of the fans in your server enable continued
operation if one of the fans fails. You can also replace a failing fan without
turning off the server.
The server supports up to two 350-watt power supplies, which ensure
redundancy and hot-swap capability for a typical configuration.
vLarge system memory
Your server supports up to 4 GB of system memory. The memory controller
provides error correcting code (ECC) support for up to four industry-standard,
100 MHz, 2.5 V, 184-pin, double-data rate (DDR), PC2100 CL2.5 (downward
compatible with PC1600 CL2), registered, synchronous dynamic random-access
memory (SDRAM) dual inline memory modules (DIMMs). The memory controller
also provides Chipkill
™
memory protection if all DIMMs are of the type x4.
Chipkill memory protection is a technology that protects the system from a single
chip failure on a DIMM.
vSystem-management capabilities
Your server comes with an integrated system management processor (ISMP) and
support for the Remote Supervisor Adapter. The ISMP with the
system-management software that is provided with your server, enables you to
manage the functions of the server locally and remotely. The ISMP also provides
system monitoring, event recording, and dial-out alert capability.
Note: The ISMP is sometimes referred to as the service processor.
The optional IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter works with the integrated service
processor to give you a World Wide Web interface to the system-management
functions. You can manage your server over the Internet or intranet.
See the documentation provided with your system-management software for
more information.
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vIntegrated network environment support
Your server comes with an Ethernet controller on the system board. This
Ethernet controller has an interface for connecting to 10-Mbps, 100-Mbps, or
1000-Mbps networks. The server automatically selects between 10BASE-T,
100BASE-TX, and 1000BASE-T. The controller provides full-duplex (FDX)
capability, which enables simultaneous transmission and reception of data on the
Ethernet local area network (LAN).
vRedundant connection
The addition of an optional network interface card (NIC) provides a failover
capability to a redundant Ethernet connection. If a problem occurs with the
primary Ethernet connection, all Ethernet traffic associated with this primary
connection is automatically switched to the redundant NIC. If the appropriate
device drivers are installed, this switching occurs without data loss and without
user intervention.
vIBM ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD
The ServerGuide
™
Setup and Installation CD that is included with your server
provides programs to help you set up your server and install the network
operating system (NOS). The ServerGuide program detects the hardware options
that are installed and provides the correct configuration programs and device
drivers.
For more information about the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, see
“Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD”on page 11.
Reliability, availability, and serviceability
Three of the most important features in server design are reliability, availability, and
serviceability (RAS). These factors help to ensure the integrity of the data stored on
your server; that your server is available when you want to use it; and that should a
failure occur, you can easily diagnose and repair the failure with minimal
inconvenience.
The following is an abbreviated list of the RAS features that your server supports.
vAutomatic error retry and recovery
vAutomatic restart after a power failure
vBackup basic input/output system (BIOS) switching under the control of the
service processor
vBuilt-in monitoring for fan, power, temperature, voltage, and power-supply
redundancy
vCable-presence detection on most connectors
vChipkill memory protection
vError codes and messages
vError correcting code (ECC) L2 cache and system memory
vHot-swap hard disk drives
vInformation and Light Path Diagnostics LED panels
vIntegrated service processor subsystem for remote system management
vMemory scrubbing and Predictive Failure Analysis (PFA) (background and real
time)
vMenu-driven setup, system configuration, and redundant array of independent
disks (RAID) configuration programs
vAvailability of microcode and diagnostic levels
vParity checking on the small computer system interface (SCSI) bus and PCI
buses
vPower management: Compliance with Advanced Configuration and Power
Interface (ACPI)
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vPower-on self-test (POST)
vPredictive Failure Analysis (PFA) alerts
vRedundant Ethernet capabilities (requires optional Ethernet adapter) with failover
support
vHot-swap cooling fans with speed-sensing capability
vRedundant hot-swap power supplies and redundant hot-swap fans (some
models)
vRemind button to temporarily turn off the System-error LED
vRemote system problem-determination support
vStandby voltage for system-management features and monitoring
vStartup (boot) from LAN through remote initial program load (RIPL) or dynamic
host configuration protocol/boot protocol (DHCP/BOOTP)
vSystem auto-configuring from the configuration menu
vSystem error logging (POST and service processor)
vSystem-management monitoring through the Intra-Integrated Circuit (I
2
C) bus
vUpgradeable POST, BIOS, diagnostics, service processor microcode, and
read-only memory (ROM) resident code, locally or over the LAN
vVital product data (VPD) on microprocessors, system board, power supplies,
SCSI (hot-swap-drive) backplane, and power backplane
vWake on LAN
®
capability
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Server controls and indicators
This section identifies the controls and indicators on the front and the back of your
server.
Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.
Front view
Power-control
button
Power-on
LED (green)
SCSI or IDE
bus activity LED
(green)
Reset
button
System-error
(amber)LED
Diskette drive
activity
(green)LED
Diskette-eject
button
CD-eject button
CD-ROM drive
activity (green)LED
System
identification LED
(blue)
Information
(amber) LED Hard disk drive
status
(amber)
LED
Hard disk drive
activity
(green)LED
Power-on LED: This green LED is lit and stays on when you turn on your server
and flashes when the server is in Standby mode.
Attention: If the power-on light-emitting diode (LED) is off, it does not mean there
is no electrical current present in the server. The LED might be burned out. To
remove all electrical current from the server, you must unplug the server power
cords from the electrical outlets or from the uninterruptible power device.
Power-control button: Press this button to manually turn on the server and put the
server in Standby mode (see “Server power features”on page 9).
Reset button: Press this button to reset the server and run the power-on self-test
(POST). You might need to use a pen or the end of a straightened paper clip to
press the button.
SCSI or IDE bus activity LED: This LED is on when there is activity on the SCSI
or IDE bus.
System-error LED: This amber LED is lit when a system error occurs. An LED on
the diagnostic LED panel will also be on to further isolate the error.
CD-ROM drive activity LED: When this LED is lit, it indicates that the CD-ROM
drive is in use.
CD-eject button: Press this button to release a CD from the drive.
Diskette drive activity LED: When this LED is lit, it indicates that the diskette drive
is in use.
Diskette-eject button: Press this button to release a diskette from the drive.
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Hard disk drive status LED: Each hot-swap drive has a hard disk drive status
LED. When this amber LED is lit continuously, the drive has failed. If a RAID
adapter is installed in the server, when the LED flashes slowly (one flash per
second), the drive is being rebuilt. When the LED flashes rapidly (three flashes per
second), the controller is identifying the drive.
Hard disk drive activity LED: Each of the hot-swap drives has a hard disk drive
activity LED. When this green LED is flashing, the controller is accessing the drive.
Information LED: This amber LED is lit when the information log contains
information about certain conditions in your server that might affect performance.
For more information, see the Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting
Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD.
System-identification LED: This blue LED is lit in response to a programmed
condition, or it can be turned on remotely by the system administrator to aid in
server identification for maintenance. The system administrator can turn off the
system identification LED after maintenance is complete.
Rear view This section identifies the indicators on the rear of your server.
Ethernet 2 link status
(green) LED
Ethernet 1 link status
(green) LED
Ethernet 2 activity
(green) LED
Ethernet 1
(green) activity LED
DC power
(green) LED AC power
(green) LED
Ethernet 2 activity LED: This green LED is lit when the server is transmitting or
receiving signals to the Ethernet LAN that is connected to Ethernet port 2.
Ethernet 2 link status LED: This green LED is lit when there is an active link
connection on the 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, or 1000BASE-TX interface for Ethernet
port 2.
AC power LED: This green LED provides status information about the power
supply. During typical operation, both the ac and dc power LEDs are lit. For any
other combination of LEDs, see the Hardware Maintenance Manual and
Troubleshooting Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD.
DC power LED: This green LED provides status information about the power
supply. During typical operation, both the ac and dc power LEDs are lit. For any
other combination of LEDs, see the Hardware Maintenance Manual and
Troubleshooting Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD.
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