IBM xSeries 230 6RY Owner's manual

Hardware Maintenance Manual
xSeries 230 Models 6RY, 61Y
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Hardware Maintenance Manual
xSeries 230 Models 6RY, 61Y
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About this manual
This manual contains diagnostic information, a Symptom-to-FRU index, service
information, error codes, error messages, and configuration information for the
IBM
®
xSeries 230.
Important: This manual is intended for trained servicers who are familiar with
IBM PC Server products.
Important safety information
Be sure to read all caution and danger statements in this book before performing
any of the instructions.
Leia todas as instruções de cuidado e perigo antes de executar qualquer operação.
Prenez connaissance de toutes les consignes de type Attention et
Danger avant de procéder aux opérations décrites par les instructions.
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Lesen Sie alle Sicherheitshinweise, bevor Sie eine Anweisung ausführen.
Accertarsi di leggere tutti gli avvisi di attenzione e di pericolo prima di effettuare
qualsiasi operazione.
Lea atentamente todas las declaraciones de precaución y peligro ante de llevar a
cabo cualquier operación.
Online Support
Use the World Wide Web (WWW) to download Diagnostic, BIOS Flash, and Device
Driver files.
File download address is:
http://www.us.pc.ibm.com/files.html
IBM Online Addresses
The HMM manuals online address is:
http://www.us.pc.ibm.com/cdt/hmm.html
The IBM PC Company Support Page is:
http://www.us.pc.ibm.com/support/index.html
The IBM PC Company Home Page is:
http://www.pc.ibm.com
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Contents
About this manual . . . . . . . . . . iii
Important safety information . . . . . . . . iii
Online Support . . . . . . . . . . . . .iv
IBM Online Addresses . . . . . . . . . .iv
General checkout . . . . . . . . . .1
General information . . . . . . . . .3
Features and specifications . . . . . . . . . .3
What your IBM xSeries 230 offers . . . . . . .5
Reliability, availability, and serviceability features . .6
Server controls and indicators . . . . . . . .7
Starting the server . . . . . . . . . . .9
Operator Information panel . . . . . . . . .10
Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Diagnostic tools overview . . . . . . . . .13
POST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Event/error logs . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Small computer system interface messages . . . .14
Identifying problems using status LEDs . . . . .14
Light path diagnostics . . . . . . . . . .14
Diagnostic programs and error messages . . . .15
Text messages . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Starting the diagnostic programs . . . . . .16
Viewing the test log . . . . . . . . . .17
Diagnostic error message tables . . . . . . .17
Recovering BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Troubleshooting the Ethernet controller . . . . .18
Network connection problems . . . . . . .18
Ethernet controller troubleshooting chart . . .19
Ethernet controller messages . . . . . . . . .20
Novell NetWare or IntraNetWare server ODI
driver messages . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Network driver interface specification 2.01
(OS/2) driver messages . . . . . . . . .22
NDIS 4.0 (Windows NT) driver messages . . .24
UNIX messages . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Power checkout . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Replacing the battery . . . . . . . . . . .27
Temperature checkout . . . . . . . . . . .28
Configuring the server . . . . . . . .31
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program . .31
Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program 31
Choices available from the Configuration/Setup
main menu . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Using passwords . . . . . . . . . . .35
Bypassing an unknown power-on password . . .37
Using the SCSISelect utility program . . . . . .37
Starting the SCSISelect utility program . . . .37
Choices available from the SCSISelect menu . .38
Installing options . . . . . . . . . .41
Exploded view of the xSeries 230 server . . . . .41
System board layout . . . . . . . . . . .41
System board options connectors . . . . . .42
System board internal cable connectors . . . .43
System board external port connectors . . . .43
System board switches and jumpers . . . . .44
System board LED locations . . . . . . . .45
Before you begin . . . . . . . . . . . .47
System reliability considerations . . . . . .47
Working inside a server with power on . . . .47
Handling static sensitive devices . . . . . .48
Removing the cover, door, and bezel . . . . . .48
Removing the left-side cover (tower model) . .49
Removing the cover (rack model) . . . . . .49
Removing the server door (tower model) . . .50
Removing the bezel (rack or tower) . . . . .51
Working with adapters . . . . . . . . . .51
Adapter considerations . . . . . . . . .52
Installing an adapter . . . . . . . . . .53
Installing internal drives . . . . . . . . . .54
Internal drive bays . . . . . . . . . . .54
Hot-swap drives . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Non-hot-swap drives . . . . . . . . . .56
Preinstallation steps (all bays) . . . . . . .57
Installing a hot-swap drive . . . . . . . .57
Installing a non-hot-swap drive . . . . . . .60
Installing memory modules . . . . . . . . .61
Installing a microprocessor . . . . . . . . .63
Installing or removing a power supply . . . . .65
Adding a power supply . . . . . . . . .66
Removing a hot-swap power supply . . . . .67
Removing the only power supply . . . . . .68
Replacing a fan assembly . . . . . . . . . .69
Installing the cover . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Installing the cover (tower) . . . . . . . .70
Installing the cover (rack) . . . . . . . . .71
Connecting external options . . . . . . . . .72
Installation procedure . . . . . . . . . .72
I/O connector locations . . . . . . . . . .73
Input/Output ports . . . . . . . . . . .73
Parallel port . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Serial ports . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Universal Serial Bus ports . . . . . . . .76
Keyboard port . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Auxiliary-device (pointing device) port . . . .77
Video port . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
SCSI ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Ethernet port . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Advanced System Management ports . . . . .84
Cabling the server . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Netfinity Manager . . . . . . . . . .87
Managing your IBM Netfinity server with Netfinity
Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Netfinity Manager documentation . . . . . . .88
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Netfinity Manager system requirements . . . . .88
Netfinity Manager for OS/2 system requirements 88
Netfinity Manager for Windows 95 and Windows
98 system requirements . . . . . . . . .89
Netfinity Manager for Windows NT system
requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Starting the Netfinity Manager installation program 90
Netfinity Manager database support . . . . . .96
DB2 database support . . . . . . . . . .97
Lotus Notes database support . . . . . . . 101
ODBC database support . . . . . . . . . 102
Starting Netfinity Manager . . . . . . . . . 106
Netfinity Manager Service Manager . . . . . 107
Netfinity Manager service descriptions . . . . 108
Delaying Netfinity Manager startup on OS/2
systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Getting more information about Netfinity Manager 113
Installation options . . . . . . . . . . .114
Automated installation . . . . . . . . .114
Customized installation . . . . . . . . .115
FRU information (service only) . . . .119
Removing the external LED card . . . . . . .119
Removing the power reset card . . . . . . . 120
Removing the rear cable bracket . . . . . . . 121
Removing the DASD backplane assembly . . . . 122
Removing the power supply backplane . . . . . 122
Removing the system board . . . . . . . . 123
Symptom-to-FRU index . . . . . . . 125
Beep Symptoms . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
No Beep symptoms . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Information panel system error LED . . . . . . 128
Diagnostic error codes . . . . . . . . . . 129
Error symptoms . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Power supply LED errors . . . . . . . . . 133
POST error codes . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
SCSI error codes . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Temperature error messages . . . . . . . . 140
Fan error messages . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Power error messages . . . . . . . . . . 141
System shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Voltage related system shutdown . . . . . . 142
Temperature related system shutdown . . . . 142
DASD checkout . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Host Built-In Self Test (BIST) . . . . . . . . 143
Bus fault messages . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . 143
Parts listing (xSeries 230) . . . . . . 145
Keyboards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Power cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Related service information . . . . . 149
Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
General safety . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Electrical safety . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Safety inspection guide . . . . . . . . . 151
Handling electrostatic discharge-sensitive
devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Grounding requirements . . . . . . . . 153
Safety notices (multi-lingual translations) . . . 153
Send us your comments! . . . . . . . . . 182
Problem determination tips . . . . . . . . . 182
Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
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General checkout
The server diagnostic programs are stored in upgradable read-only memory (ROM)
on the system board. These programs are the primary method of testing the major
components of the server: the system board, Ethernet controller, video controller,
RAM, keyboard, mouse (pointing device), diskette drive, serial ports, hard drives,
and parallel port. You can also use them to test some external devices. See
“Diagnostic tools overview” on page 13.
Also, if you cannot determine whether a problem is caused by the hardware or by
the software, you can run the diagnostic programs to confirm that the hardware is
working properly.
When you run the diagnostic programs, a single problem might cause several error
messages. When this occurs, work to correct the cause of the first error message.
After the cause of the first error message is corrected, the other error messages
might not occur the next time you run the test.
A failed system might be part of a shared DASD cluster (two or more systems
sharing the same external storage device(s)). Prior to running diagnostics, verify
that the failing system is not part of a shared DASD cluster.
A system might be part of a cluster if:
v The customer identifies the system as part of a cluster.
v One or more external storage units are attached to the system and at least one of
the attached storage units is additionally attached to another system or
unidentifiable source.
v One or more systems are located near the failing system.
If the failing system is suspected to be part of a shared DASD cluster, all
diagnostic tests can be run except diagnostic tests which test the storage unit
(DASD residing in the storage unit) or the storage adapter attached to the storage
unit.
Notes:
1. For systems that are part of a shared DASD cluster, run one test at a time in
looped mode. Do not run all tests in looped mode, as this could enable the
DASD diagnostic tests.
2. If multiple error codes are displayed, diagnose the first error code displayed.
3. If the computer hangs with a POST error, go to the “POST error codes” on
page 134.
4. If the computer hangs and no error is displayed, go to “Undetermined
Problems” on page 143.
5. Power supply problems, see “Power supply LED errors” on page 133.
6. Safety information, see “Safety information” on page 149.
7. For intermittent problems, check the error log; see “POST error codes” on page
134.
1. IS THE SYSTEM PART OF A CLUSTER?
YES.Schedule maintenance with the customer. Shut down all systems related to the
cluster. Run storage test.
NO. Go to step 2.
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2. IS THE SYSTEM IS NOT PART OF A CLUSTER?
v Power-off the computer and all external devices.
v Check all cables and power cords.
v Set all display controls to the middle position.
v Power-on all external devices.
v Power-on the computer.
v Record any POST error messages displayed on the screen. If an error is
displayed, look up the first error in the “POST error codes” on page 134.
v Check the information LED panel System Error LED; if on, see “Information
panel system error LED” on page 128.
v Check the System Error Log. If an error was recorded by the system, see
“Symptom-to-FRU index” on page 125.
v Start the Diagnostic Programs. See “Starting the diagnostic programs” on
page 16.
v Check for the following responses:
a. One beep.
b. Readable instructions or the Main Menu.
3.
DID YOU RECEIVE BOTH OF THE CORRECT RESPONSES?
NO.Find the failure symptom in “Symptom-to-FRU index” on page 125.
YES.
Run the Diagnostic Programs. If necessary, refer to “Starting the diagnostic
programs” on page 16.
If you receive an error, go to “Symptom-to-FRU index” on page 125.
If the diagnostics completed successfully and you still suspect a problem, see
“Undetermined Problems” on page 143.
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General information
Your IBM
®
xSeries 230 is a high-performance, symmetric multiprocessing
(SMP) server. It is ideally suited for networking environments that require superior
microprocessor performance, efficient memory management, flexibility, and large
amounts of reliable data storage.
Your xSeries 230 comes with a three-year limited warranty and IBM PC Server
90-Day Start Up Support. If you have access to the World Wide Web, you can
obtain up-to-date information about your xSeries 230 model and other IBM server
products at the following World Wide Web address:
http://www.ibm.com/pc/support
Your server serial number and model number are located on labels on the rear of
the server and on the front under the trim bezel. You will need these numbers
when you register your server with IBM. To register your server, go to the
following World Wide Web address:
http://www.ibm.com/pc/register
To find the meanings of various computer-related terms, you can access the IBM
xSeries 230 at the following World Wide Web address:
http://www.networking.ibm.com/nsg/nsgmain.htm
Features and specifications
The following table provides a summary of the features and specifications for your
xSeries 230 server.
Microprocessor:
v Intel
®
Pentium III microprocessor with MMX technology and SIMD extensions
v 256 KB Level-2 cache (min.)
v Supports up to two microprocessors
Memory:
v Standard: 128 MB
v Maximum: 4GB
v Type: 133 MHz, ECC, SDRAM, Registered DIMMs
v Sockets: 4 dual inline sockets
Drives
standard:
v Diskette: 1.44 MB
v CD-ROM: 40X IDE
Expansion
bays:
v Hot-swap: 6 slim high or 3 half high
v Non-hot-swap: Three 5.25-inch (one used by CD-ROM drive)
PCI
expansion slots:
v Three 33 MHz/ 64-bit slots
v Two 33 MHz/ 32-bit slots
Power
supplies: 250 W (115-230 Vac)
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v Standard: One, non-hot-swappable
v Maximum: Three, only with optional power backplane that enables multiple
power supplies and hot-swappability
Video:
v S3 Savage 4 video controller (integrated on system board)
v Compatible with SVGA and VGA
v 4 MB video memory
Size
(Rack Model)
v Height: 220 mm (8.7 in.)
v Depth: 630 mm (24.8 in.)
v Width: 440 mm (17.3 in.)
v Weight: approximately 27.22 Kg (60 lb.) when fully configured
Size
(Tower Model)
v Height: 440 mm (17.3 in.)
v Depth: 660 mm (26.0 in.)
v Width: 220 mm (8.7 in.)
v Weight: approximately 27.22 Kg (60 lb.) when fully configured
Integrated
functions:
v Netfinity Advanced System Management processor
v Dual channel Ultra2 SCSI controller (both channels internal)
v One 10BASE-T/!00BASE-TX AMD Ethernet controller
v One S3 Savage 4 video controller
v Two serial ports
v One parallel port
v Two Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports
v Keyboard port
v Mouse port
v Video port
Acoustical
noise emissions:
v Sound power, idling: 6.0 bel maximum
v Sound power, operating: 6.0 bel maximum
v Sound pressure, operating: 45 dBa maximum
Environment:
v Air temperature:
– Server on: 10║ to 35║ C (50.0║ to 95.0║ F). Altitude: 0 to 914 m (2998.7 ft.)
– Server on: 10║ to 32║ C (50.0║ to 89.6║ F). Altitude: 914 m (2998.7 ft.) to 2133
m (6998.0 ft.)
– Server off: 10║ to 43║ C (50.0║ to 109.4║ F). Maximum altitude: 2133 m (6998.0
ft.)
v Humidity:
– Server on: 8% to 80%
– Server off: 8% to 80%
Heat output: Approximate heat output in British Thermal Units (BTU) per hour:
v Minimum configuration: 683 BTU (200 watts)
v Maximum configuration: 2048 BTU (600 watts)
Electrical
input:
v Sine-wave input (50-60 Hz) required
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v Input voltage low range:
– Minimum: 90 V ac
– Maximum: 137 V ac
v Input voltage high range:
– Minimum: 180 V ac
– Maximum: 265 V ac
v
Input kilovolt-amperes (kVA) approximately: Minimum: 0.08 kVA
– Maximum: 0.42 kVA
What your IBM xSeries 230 offers
The unique design of your server takes advantage of advancements in symmetric
multiprocessing (SMP), data storage, Your server combines:
v Impressive performance using an innovative approach to SMP
Your server supports up to two Pentium III microprocessors. Your server comes
with one microprocessor installed; you can install an additional microprocessor
to enhance performance and provide SMP capability.
v Large data-storage and hot-swap capabilities
All models of the server support up to six hot-swap hard disk drives. This
hot-swap feature enables you to remove and replace hard disk drives without
turning off the server.
v Redundant power capabilities
The standard 250-watt power supply in your server can handle a load of up to
250 watts. By replacing the power backplane with the optional backplane that
provides hot-swap capability to the power supplies, you can install a second,
optional power supply. This provides a full 500 watts of power. If the average
load on your server is less than 250 watts and a problem occurs with one of the
power supplies, the other power supply can handle the load (redundant power).
If the average load on your server is greater than 250 watts, and you have
installed a second power supply, you can install a third, optional power supply
to provide redundancy.
The OVERCURRENT light emitting diode (LED) on the system board is lit when
the power load is 250 watts or greater with two power supplies, or when the
power load is 500 watts or greater with three power supplies.
v Large system memory
The memory bus in 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 PC133, 3.3 V, 168-pin, 8-byte, registered, synchronous-
dynamic-random access memory (SDRAM) DIMMs (Intel PC-Registered SDIMM
Specifications, Revision 1.0 or later), synchronous, dual inline memory modules.
v System-management capabilities
Your server comes with a Netfinity Advanced System Management Processor on
the system board. This processor, in conjunction with the Netfinity Manager
™
provided on your ServerGuide CDs, allows you to manage the functions of the
server locally and remotely. The Netfinity Advanced System Management
Processor also provides system monitoring, event recording, and dial-out alert
capability.
Note: The Netfinity Advanced System Management Processor is sometimes
referred to as the service processor.
Refer to the Advanced System Management section for more information.
v Integrated network environment support
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Your server comes with an Ethernet controller on the system board. This
Ethernet controller has an interface for connecting to 10-Mbps or 100-Mbps
networks. The server automatically selects between 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX.
The controller provides full-duplex (FDX) capability, which allows simultaneous
transmission and reception of data on the Ethernet local area network (LAN).
v Redundant network-interface card
The addition of an optional, redundant 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. This switching
occurs without data loss and without user intervention.
v IBM ServerGuide CDs
The ServerGuide CDs included with IBM xSeries servers provide programs to
help you set up your server and install the network operating system (NOS).
The ServerGuide program detects the hardware options installed, and provides
the correct configuration program and device drivers. In addition, the
ServerGuide CDs include a variety of application programs such as IBM Update
Connector to help keep your server BIOS and microcode updated, and IBM
Netfinity Manager for systems management.
For more information about the ServerGuide CDs, see the ServerGuide and
Netfinity Manager Information section.
Your
server is designed to be cost-effective, powerful, and flexible. It uses
peripheral component interconnect (PCI) bus architecture to provide compatibility
with a wide range of existing hardware devices and software applications.
As always, your IBM server meets stringent worldwide certifications for power,
electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), and safety. Refer to the ‘Safety Information’
section. for additional information.
Reliability, availability, and serviceability features
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.
Many of these features are explained in later chapters or sections.
v Menu-driven setup, system configuration, RAID configuration, and diagnostic
programs
v Power-on self-test (POST)
v Integrated Netfinity Advanced System Management Processor
v Predictive failure alerts
v System auto-configuring from configuration menu
v Remote system problem-determination support
v Power and temperature monitoring
v Fault-resilient startup
v Hot-swap hard drive bays
v Error codes and messages
v System error logging
v Upgradable BIOS, diagnostics, and Netfinity Advanced System Management
Processor code
v Automatic restart after a power failure
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v Parity checking on the SCSI and PCI buses
v Error checking and correcting (ECC) memory
v Redundant hot-swap power supply option
v Redundant hot-swap cooling
v Redundant Ethernet capabilities (with optional adapter)
v Vital Product Data (VPD) on processor complex, system board, power backplane,
SCSI backplane, and each power supply.
v Operator information panel
v Diagnostic LEDs on the system board
v Remote Connect
Server controls and indicators
1 Operator information panel
2 Hard disk drive activity light
3 Hard disk drive status light
4 Serial number
5 Cover release latch
6 Reset button
7 Power control button
8 Power control button shield (if installed)
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Rack model
1 Cover release latch
2 Serial number
3 Hard disk drive activity light
4 Hard disk drive status light
5 Reset button
6 Power control button
7 Power control button shield (if installed)
8 Operator information panel
Reset Button: Press this button to reset the server and run the power-on self-test
(POST).
Operator Information Panel: The lights on this panel give status information for
your server. See “Operator Information panel” on page 10 for more information.
Hard Disk Status Light: Each of the hot-swap drives has a Hard Disk Status light.
When this amber light is on continuously, the drive has failed. When the light
flashes slowly (one flash per second), the drive is being rebuilt. When the light
flashes rapidly (three flashes per second), the controller is identifying the drive.
Hard Disk Activity Light: Each of the hot-swap drives has a Hard Disk Activity
light. When this green light is flashing, the controller is accessing the drive.
Rear view
(tower shown)
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1 AC power LED
2 DC power LED
AC Power Light:This light provides status information about the power supply.
During normal operation, both the AC and DC Power lights are on. For any other
combination of lights, see “Power supply LEDs” on page 14.
DC Power Light:This light provides status information about the power supply.
During normal operation, both the AC and DC Power lights are on. For any other
combination of lights, see “Power supply LEDs” on page 14.
Starting the server
After you have plugged the power cord of your server into an electrical outlet and
the power supply has been turned on, the server can be activated in several ways:
v You can turn on the server by pressing the Power control button on the front of
the server.
Note: If you have just plugged the power cord of your server into an electrical
outlet, you will have to wait approximately 20 seconds before pressing the
Power control button.
v If the server is activated and a power failure occurs, the server will start
automatically when power is restored.
v Pressing the Reset button resets the server and runs the power-on self-test.
v The server can also be powered on by the Netfinity Advanced System
Management Processor.
Deactivating
the server
The server can be deactivated as follows:
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CAUTION:
The power control button on the device and/or 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.
1
2
v You can turn off the server by pressing the Power control button on the front of
the server. Pressing the Power control button starts an orderly shutdown of the
operating system, if this feature is supported by your operating system, and
places the server in standby mode.
Note: After turning off the server, wait at least 5 seconds before pressing the
Power control button to power the server on again.
v You can press and hold the Power control button for more than 4 seconds to
cause an immediate shutdown of the server and place the server in standby
mode. This feature can be used if the operating system hangs.
v You can disconnect the server power cords from the electrical outlets to shut off
all power to the server.
Note: Wait about 15 seconds after disconnecting the power cords for your
system to stop running. Watch for the System Power light on the operator
information panel to stop blinking.
Operator Information panel
The operator information panel on the front of the server contains status lights.
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RX
1 Information light
2 System error light
3 Ethernet transmit/receive activity light
4 Ethernet link status light
5 Ethernet speed light
6 Power-on light
7 POST complete light
8 SCSI hard disk drive in-use light
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Power-on light
This green LED lights when system power is present in the server. When
this light flashes, the server is in standby mode (the system power supply
is turned off and AC current is present). If this light is not on, the power
cord is not connected, the power supply has failed, or this LED has failed.
POST complete light
This green LED lights when the server completes the power-on self-test
(POST) without any errors.
SCSI Hard Disk Drive In-use Light:
This green LED lights when there is activity on a hard disk drive.
Information Light:
This amber LED lights when the information log contains information
about certain conditions in your server that might affect performance. For
example, the light will be on if your server does not have redundant
power. An LED on the diagnostic panel on the system board will also be
on.
System Error Light:
This amber LED lights when a system error occurs. An LED on the
diagnostic panel on the system board will also be on to further isolate the
error.
Ethernet speed Light:
This green LED lights when the Ethernet LAN speed is 100 Mbps.
Ethernet Link Status Light:
This green LED lights when there is an active connection on the Ethernet
port.
Ethernet Transmit/Receive Activity Light:
This green LED lights when there is transmit or receive activity to or from
the server.
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