IBM LS20 - BladeCenter - 8850 User manual

AMD Opteron LS20 Type 8850
for IBM BladeCenter
Problem Determination and Service Guide

AMD Opteron LS20 Type 8850
for IBM BladeCenter
Problem Determination and Service Guide

Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in Appendix B, “Notices,” on page 93.
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Contents
Safety ............................v
Guidelines for trained service technicians ...............vi
Inspecting for unsafe conditions ..................vi
Guidelines for servicing electrical equipment .............vi
Safety statements ........................vii
Chapter 1. Introduction ......................1
Related documentation ......................1
Notices and statements in this document ................2
LS20 Type 8850 specifications for non-NEBS/ETSI environments .......3
Blade server control panel buttons and LEDs ..............4
Turning on the blade server.....................6
Turning off the blade server.....................6
System-board layouts .......................7
System-board connectors ....................7
System-board jumpers .....................7
System-board LEDs ......................8
Chapter 2. Diagnostics ......................9
Diagnostic tools .........................9
POST.............................9
POST beep codes .......................9
Error logs ..........................17
POST error codes .......................19
Checkout procedure .......................26
About the checkout procedure ..................26
Performing the checkout procedure ................27
Troubleshooting tables ......................27
CD or DVD drive problems ...................28
Diskette drive problems.....................29
General problems .......................29
Hard disk drive problems ....................30
Intermittent problems......................30
Keyboard, mouse, or pointing-device problems ............31
Memory problems .......................32
Microprocessor problems ....................32
Monitor or video problems ....................33
Network connection problems ..................34
Optional-device problems ....................35
Power error messages .....................35
Power problems .......................37
ServerGuide problems .....................38
Service processor problems ...................39
Software problems ......................39
Universal Serial Bus (USB) port problems ..............39
Light path diagnostics ......................40
Viewing the light path diagnostics LEDs...............40
Light path diagnostics LEDs ...................42
Diagnostic programs, messages, and error codes ............43
Running the diagnostic programs .................43
Diagnostic text messages ....................44
Viewing the test log ......................45
Diagnostic error codes .....................45
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Recovering from a BIOS update failure ................49
Service processor (BMC) error codes ................50
Solving SCSI problems ......................50
Solving undetermined problems...................50
Calling IBM for service ......................51
Chapter 3. Parts listing, Type 8850 .................53
Server replaceable units .....................54
Product recovery CDs .....................55
Chapter 4. Removing and replacing blade server components ......59
Installation guidelines ......................59
System reliability guidelines ...................60
Handling static-sensitive devices .................60
Returning a device or component .................60
Removing and installing the blade server in a BladeCenter unit .......61
Operating the blade server cover ..................64
Removing and replacing the bezel assembly ..............66
Removing and replacing Tier 1 CRUs ................67
SCSI hard disk drive ......................67
Memory modules (DIMMs) ...................69
I/O expansion card ......................72
Battery ...........................76
Removing and replacing FRUs ...................78
Microprocessor ........................78
System board assembly ....................84
Chapter 5. Configuration information and instructions .........85
Updating the firmware ......................85
Configuring the blade server ....................86
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program .............86
Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program ............87
Configuration/Setup Utility menu choices ..............87
Using passwords .......................87
Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controllers ..............88
Blade server Ethernet controller enumeration ..............89
Configuring a SCSI RAID .....................89
Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance ..........91
Before you call .........................91
Using the documentation .....................91
Getting help and information from the World Wide Web ..........92
Software service and support ...................92
Hardware service and support ...................92
Appendix B. Notices ......................93
Edition notice .........................93
Trademarks ..........................94
Important notes.........................95
Product recycling and disposal ...................95
Battery return program ......................96
Index ............................97
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Safety
Before installing this product, read the Safety Information.
Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações de Segurança.
Pred instalací tohoto 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.
Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad.
Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten.
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Guidelines for trained service technicians
This section contains information for trained service technicians.
Inspecting for unsafe conditions
Use the information in this section to help you identify potential unsafe conditions in
an IBM product that you are working on. Each IBM product, as it was designed and
manufactured, has required safety items to protect users and service technicians
from injury. The information in this section addresses only those items. Use good
judgment to identify potential unsafe conditions that might be caused by non-IBM
alterations or attachment of non-IBM features or options that are not addressed in
this section. If you identify an unsafe condition, you must determine how serious the
hazard is and whether you must correct the problem before you work on the
product.
Consider the following conditions and the safety hazards that they present:
vElectrical hazards, especially primary power. Primary voltage on the frame can
cause serious or fatal electrical shock.
vExplosive hazards, such as a damaged CRT face or a bulging capacitor.
vMechanical hazards, such as loose or missing hardware.
To inspect the product for potential unsafe conditions, complete the following steps:
1. Make sure that the power is off and the power cord is disconnected.
2. Make sure that the exterior cover is not damaged, loose, or broken, and
observe any sharp edges.
3. Check the power cord:
vMake sure that the third-wire ground connector is in good condition. Use a
meter to measure third-wire ground continuity for 0.1 ohm or less between
the external ground pin and the frame ground.
vMake sure that the power cord is the correct type, as specified in the
documentation for your BladeCenter unit type.
vMake sure that the insulation is not frayed or worn.
4. Remove the cover.
5. Check for any obvious non-IBM alterations. Use good judgment as to the safety
of any non-IBM alterations.
6. Check inside the server for any obvious unsafe conditions, such as metal filings,
contamination, water or other liquid, or signs of fire or smoke damage.
7. Check for worn, frayed, or pinched cables.
8. Make sure that the power-supply cover fasteners (screws or rivets) have not
been removed or tampered with.
Guidelines for servicing electrical equipment
Observe the following guidelines when servicing electrical equipment:
vCheck the area for electrical hazards such as moist floors, nongrounded power
extension cords, and missing safety grounds.
vUse only approved tools and test equipment. Some hand tools have handles that
are covered with a soft material that does not provide insulation from live
electrical current.
vRegularly inspect and maintain your electrical hand tools for safe operational
condition. Do not use worn or broken tools or testers.
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vDo not touch the reflective surface of a dental mirror to a live electrical circuit.
The surface is conductive and can cause personal injury or equipment damage if
it touches a live electrical circuit.
vSome rubber floor mats contain small conductive fibers to decrease electrostatic
discharge. Do not use this type of mat to protect yourself from electrical shock.
vDo not work alone under hazardous conditions or near equipment that has
hazardous voltages.
vLocate the emergency power-off (EPO) switch, disconnecting switch, or electrical
outlet so that you can turn off the power quickly in the event of an electrical
accident.
vDisconnect all power before you perform a mechanical inspection, work near
power supplies, or remove or install main units.
vBefore you work on the equipment, disconnect the power cord. If you cannot
disconnect the power cord, have the customer power-off the wall box that
supplies power to the equipment and lock the wall box in the off position.
vNever assume that power has been disconnected from a circuit. Check it to
make sure that it has been disconnected.
vIf you have to work on equipment that has exposed electrical circuits, observe
the following precautions:
– Make sure that another person who is familiar with the power-off controls is
near you and is available to turn off the power if necessary.
– When you are working with powered-on electrical equipment, use only one
hand. Keep the other hand in your pocket or behind your back to avoid
creating a complete circuit that could cause an electrical shock.
– When using a tester, set the controls correctly and use the approved probe
leads and accessories for that tester.
– Stand on a suitable rubber mat to insulate you from grounds such as metal
floor strips and equipment frames.
vUse extreme care when measuring high voltages.
vTo ensure proper grounding of components such as power supplies, pumps,
blowers, fans, and motor generators, do not service these components outside of
their normal operating locations.
vIf an electrical accident occurs, use caution, turn off the power, and send another
person to get medical aid.
Safety statements
Important:
Each caution and danger statement in this documentation begins with a number.
This number is used to cross reference an English-language caution or danger
statement with translated versions of the caution or danger statement in the Safety
Information document.
For example, if a caution statement begins with a number 1, translations for that
caution statement appear in the Safety Information document under statement 1.
Be sure to read all caution and danger statements in this documentation before
performing the instructions. Read any additional safety information that comes with
your server or optional device before you install the device.
Safety vii

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: To Disconnect:
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.
1. Turn everything OFF.
2. First, remove power cords from outlet.
3. Remove signal cables from connectors.
4. Remove all cables from devices.
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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.
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.
Safety ix

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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2
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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 10:
CAUTION:
Do not place any object on top of rack-mounted devices.
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Chapter 1. Introduction
This Problem Determination and Service Guide contains information to help you
solve problems that might occur in your AMD Opteron LS20 Type 8850 for IBM®
BladeCenter server. It describes the diagnostic tools that come with the server, error
codes and suggested actions, and instructions for replacing failing components.
Replaceable components are of three types:
vTier 1 customer replaceable unit (CRU): Replacement of Tier 1 CRUs is your
responsibility. If IBM installs a Tier 1 CRU at your request, you will be charged for
the installation.
vTier 2 customer replaceable unit: You may install a Tier 2 CRU yourself or
request IBM to install it, at no additional charge, under the type of warranty
service that is designated for your server.
vField replaceable unit (FRU): FRUs must be installed only by trained service
technicians.
For information about the terms of the warranty and getting service and assistance,
see the Warranty and Support Information document.
Related documentation
In addition to this document, the following documentation also comes with the
server:
vInstallation and User’s Guide
This printed document contains general information about the server, including
how to install supported options and how to configure the server.
vSafety Information
This document is in Portable Document Format (PDF) on the Documentation CD.
It contains translated caution and danger statements. Each caution and danger
statement that appears in the documentation has a number that you can use to
locate the corresponding statement in your language in the Safety Information
document.
vWarranty and Support Information
This document is in PDF on the Documentation CD. It contains information about
the terms of the warranty and about service and assistance.
Depending on the server model, additional documentation might be included on the
Documentation CD.
The blade server might have features that are not described in the documentation
that comes with the server. The documentation might be updated occasionally to
include information about those features, or technical updates might be available to
provide additional information that is not included in the blade server
documentation. The most recent versions of all BladeCenter documentation is at
http://www.ibm.com/support/.
In addition to the documentation in this library, be sure to review the IBM
BladeCenter Planning and Installation Guide for your BladeCenter unit type for
information to help you prepare for system installation and configuration. This
document is available at http://www.ibm.com/pc/eserver/bladecenter/.
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Notices and statements in this document
The caution and danger statements that appear in this document are also in the
multilingual Safety Information document, which is on the Documentation CD. Each
statement is numbered for reference to the corresponding statement in the Safety
Information document.
The following notices and statements are used in this document:
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 potential 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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LS20 Type 8850 specifications for non-NEBS/ETSI environments
The following table provides a summary of the features and specifications of the
LS20 Type 8850 blade server operating in a non-NEBS/ETSI environment.
Note: Power, cooling, removable-media drives, external ports, and advanced
system management are provided by the BladeCenter unit.
Microprocessor:
Supports up to two microprocessors
vAMD Opteron processor
vAMD chipset
Note: Use the Configuration/Setup
Utility program to determine the type
and speed of the microprocessors in
your blade server.
Memory:
vDual channel (DDR1) with 4 dual
inline memory module (DIMM) slots
(two for each microprocessor)
vType: 2-way interleaved, DDR1,
PC3200, Very Low Profile (VLP),
ECC SDRAM registered x4
(Chipkill) DIMMs only (Chipkill is
not supported for 512 MB DIMMs)
vSupports 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB
DIMMs (as of the date of this
publication)
Drives: Support for two internal
small-form-factor SCSI drives
Integrated functions:
vDual-channel Gigabit Ethernet
controller
vExpansion card interface
vBaseboard management controller
(BMC) with IPMI firmware
vATI Radeon 7000M video
controller
vLSI 1020 SCSI controller
vLight path diagnostics
vLocal service processor (BMC)
vRS-485 interface for
communication with the
management module
vAutomatic server restart (ASR)
vSerial over LAN (SOL)
vIntelligent Platform Management
Interface (IPMI)
v4 USB buses for communication
with keyboard, mouse, diskette
drive, and CD-ROM drive
Predictive Failure Analysis (PFA)
alerts:
vMicroprocessor
vMemory
Electrical Input: 12Vdc
Environment:
vAir temperature:
– Blade server on: 10° to 35°C (50°
to 95°F). Altitude: 0 to 914 m
(2998.69 ft)
– Blade server on: 10° to 32°C (50°
to 95°F). Altitude: 914 m to 2134
m (2998.69 ft to 7000 ft)
– Blade server off: -40° to 60°C
(-40° to 140°F)
vHumidity:
– Blade server on: 8% to 80%
– Blade server off: 5% to 80%
Size:
vHeight: 24.5 cm (9.7 inches)
vDepth: 44.6 cm (17.6 inches)
vWidth: 2.9 cm (1.14 inches)
vMaximum weight: 5.0 kg (11 lb)
Note: The operating system in the blade server must provide USB support for the
blade server to recognize and use the keyboard, mouse, CD drive, and diskette
drive. The BladeCenter unit uses USB for internal communications with these
devices.
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Blade server control panel buttons and LEDs
This section describes the blade server control panel buttons and LEDs.
Note: The control panel door is shown in the closed (normal) position in the
following illustration. To access the power-control button, you must open the control
panel door.
Blade-error LED
Information LED
Location LED
Activity LED
Power-on LED
CD/diskette/USB
select button
Keyboard/ mouse
select button
video/
Power-control button
Keyboard/video/mouse (KVM) select button: Press this button to associate the
shared BladeCenter unit keyboard port, video port, and mouse port with the blade
server. The LED on this button flashes while the request is being processed then is
lit when the ownership of the keyboard, video, and mouse has been transferred to
the blade server. It can take approximately 20 seconds to switch the keyboard,
video, and mouse control to the blade server.
You can also press keyboard keys in the following sequence to switch keyboard,
mouse, and video control between blade servers:
NumLock NumLock blade_server_number Enter
Where blade_server_number is the two-digit number for the blade bay in which
the blade server is installed.
Although the keyboard that is attached to the BladeCenter unit is a PS/2-style
keyboard, internal communication with it is through the USB. The operating system
in the blade server must provide USB support for the blade server to recognize and
use the keyboard and mouse. When you are not running an operating system that
has USB device drivers, such as in the following situations, the keyboard responds
very slowly:
vRunning the blade server integrated diagnostics
vRunning a BIOS update diskette on a blade server
vUpdating the diagnostics on a blade server
vRunning the Broadcom firmware CD for a blade server
If there is no response when you press the keyboard/video/mouse select button,
you can use the management-module Web interface to determine whether local
control has been disabled on the blade server.
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If you install a supported Microsoft Windows operating system on the blade server
while it is not the current owner of the keyboard, mouse, and video, a delay of up to
1 minute occurs the first time you switch the keyboard, mouse, and video to the
blade server. During this one-time-only delay, the blade server device manager
enumerates the keyboard, mouse, and video and loads the device drivers. All
subsequent switching takes place in the normal keyboard/video/mouse switching
time frame (up to 20 seconds).
CD/diskette/USB select button: Press this button to associate the shared
BladeCenter unit removable-media drives and USB ports with the blade server. The
LED on the button flashes while the request is being processed then is lit when the
ownership of the removable-media drives and USB ports has been transferred to
the blade server. It can take approximately 20 seconds for the operating system in
the blade server to recognize the removable-media drives and USB ports.
The operating system in the blade server must provide USB support for the blade
server to recognize and use the removable-media drives and USB ports. The
BladeCenter unit uses USB for internal communication with these devices. If there
is no response when you press the CD/diskette/USB select button, you can use the
management-module Web interface to determine whether local control has been
disabled on the blade server.
Activity LED: When this green LED is lit, it indicates that there is activity on the
hard disk drive or network.
Location LED: When this blue LED is lit, it has been turned on by the system
administrator to aid in visually locating the blade server. The location LED on the
BladeCenter unit will be lit also. The location LED can be turned off through the
management-module Web interface or through IBM Director Console.
Information LED: When this amber LED is lit, it indicates that information about a
system error for the blade server has been placed in the Management Module
Event Log. The information LED can be turned off through the management-module
Web interface or through IBM Director Console.
Blade-error LED: When this amber LED is lit, it indicates that a system error has
occurred in the blade server. The blade-error LED will turn off only after the error is
corrected.
Power-control button: This button is behind the control panel door. Press this
button to turn on or turn off the blade server.
Note: The power-control button has effect only if local power control is enabled for
the blade server. Local power control is enabled and disabled through the
management-module Web interface.
Power-on LED: This green LED indicates the power status of the blade server in
the following manner:
vFlashing rapidly: The service processor (BMC) on the blade server is
handshaking with the management module.
vFlashing slowly: The blade server has power but is not turned on.
vLit continuously: The blade server has power and is turned on.
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Turning on the blade server
After you connect the blade server to power through the BladeCenter unit, the blade
server can start in any of the following ways:
vYou can press the power-control button on the front of the blade server (behind
the control panel door, see “Blade server control panel buttons and LEDs” on
page 4) to start the blade server.
Notes:
1. Wait until the power-on LED on the blade server flashes slowly before
pressing the blade server power-control button. During this time, the service
processor in the management module is initializing; therefore, the
power-control button on the blade server does not respond.
2. While the blade server is powering-up, the power-on LED on the front of the
server is lit. See “Blade server control panel buttons and LEDs” on page 4 for
the power-on LED states.
vIf a power failure occurs, the BladeCenter unit and then the blade server can
start automatically when power is restored (if the blade server is configured
through the management module to do so).
vYou can turn on the blade server remotely by means of the service processor in
the management module.
vIf the operating system supports the Wake on LAN feature and the blade server
power-on LED is flashing slowly, the Wake on LAN feature can turn on the blade
server, if the Wake on LAN feature has not been disabled through the
management module.
Turning off the blade server
When you turn off the blade server, it is still connected to power through the
BladeCenter unit. The blade server can respond to requests from the service
processor, such as a remote request to turn on the blade server. To remove all
power from the blade server, you must remove it from the BladeCenter unit.
Shut down the operating system before you turn off the blade server. See the
operating-system documentation for information about shutting down the operating
system.
The blade server can be turned off in any of the following ways:
vYou can press the power-control button on the blade server (behind the control
panel door, see “Blade server control panel buttons and LEDs” on page 4). This
also starts an orderly shutdown of the operating system, if this feature is
supported by the operating system.
Note: After turning off the blade server, wait at least 5 seconds before you press
the power-control button to turn on the blade server again.
vIf the operating system stops functioning, you can press and hold the
power-control button for more than 4 seconds to turn off the blade server.
vThe management module can turn off the blade server.
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