IBM xSeries 440 8687 Owner's manual

xSeries 440 Type 8687
Hardware Maintenance Manual
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About this manual
This manual contains diagnostic information, aSymptom-to-FRU index, service
information, error codes, error messages, and configuration information for the IBM
®
Eserver
™ xSeries ® 440 Type 8687 server.
Important: This manual is intended for trained servicers who are familiar with IBM
xSeries products. Before servicing an IBM product, be sure to review
“Safety information” on page 201.
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 eperigo 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.
Lesen Sie alle Sicherheitshinweise, bevor Sie eine Anweisung ausführen.
Accertarsi di leggere tutti gli avvisi di attenzione edi pericolo prima di effettuare
qualsiasi operazione.
Lea atentamente todas las declaraciones de precaución ypeligro ante de llevar a
cabo cualquier operación.
WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with accessories
sold with this product, will expose you to lead, achemical known to the State of
California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash
hands after handling.
ADVERTENCIA: El contacto con el cable de este producto ocon cables de
accesorios que se venden junto con este producto, pueden exponerle al plomo, un
elemento químico que en el estado de California de los Estados Unidos está
considerado como un causante de cancer yde defectos congénitos, además de
otros riesgos reproductivos. Lávese las manos después de usar el producto.
Online support
You can download the most current diagnostic, BIOS flash, and device driver files
from http://www.ibm.com/pc/support on the World Wide Web.
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Contents
About this manual ....................... iii
Important safety information .................... iii
Online support ......................... iii
General checkout ........................1
Checkout procedure .......................2
General information .......................3
Features and specifications.....................4
Notices and statements used in this book ...............5
What the IBM xSeries 440 offers ...................5
Server controls and indicators ....................7
Front view ..........................7
Rear view ..........................8
Turning on the server .....................10
Turning off the server .....................11
Standby mode ........................12
About the documentation CD....................12
System requirements .....................12
Starting the IBM Documentation Browser ..............13
Using the IBM Documentation Browser ...............13
Using the search feature ....................13
Configuration .........................15
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program .............16
Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program ............16
Choices available from the Configuration/Setup main menu .......16
Using passwords .......................19
Power-on password .....................19
Administrator password ....................20
16-way configuration (Models 1VX, 2VX, 3VX only) ...........20
16-way considerations .....................20
16-way terms ........................21
Installing a16-way configuration .................21
Configuring the static partition .................21
Creating astatic partition ..................22
Cabling the servers ....................23
Deleting astatic partition ..................25
Using the SCSISelect utility program .................25
Starting the SCSISelect utility program ...............26
Choices available from the SCSISelect menu.............26
Using the ServeRAID configuration programs..............27
Using the ServerGuide CD ....................27
Features at aglance ......................28
Setup and configuration overview .................28
System Partition .......................29
Typical NOS Installation ....................29
Installing the NOS without ServerGuide ...............30
Setting up the Remote Supervisor Adapter...............30
Remote Supervisor Adapter features ................30
Setup requirements ......................31
Using the documentation ....................31
Cabling and configuring the Remote Supervisor Adapter.........32
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Cabling the Ethernet LAN port and serial port ...........32
Cabling the Ethernet LAN port ................33
Cabling the serial (COM) port ................33
Configuring the adapter....................33
Enabling remote access to the adapter .............34
Installing Advanced System Management device drivers.......39
Configuring the remote control password ............40
Completing the configuration .................41
Using the ASM interconnect network ................41
Planning and cabling the interconnect network ...........42
Forwarding alerts ......................42
Cabling for the ASM interconnect network .............43
Connecting the ASM Interconnect module to the
xSeries 440 ......................44
ASM interconnect network configuration examples ..........45
Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller ...............47
High-performance Ethernet modes.................47
Teaming mode .......................47
Virtual LAN mode ......................47
Priority Packet mode.....................48
Ethernet port connector.....................49
Diagnostics ..........................51
Diagnostic tools overview .....................51
POST ............................51
POST in apartitioned environment ................52
Error logs ..........................54
Viewing error logs from the Configuration/Setup Utility program .....54
Viewing error logs from the diagnostic programs ..........54
Light path diagnostics ......................54
Small computer system interface (SCSI) messages ...........56
Diagnostic programs and error messages ...............57
Text messages ........................58
Starting the diagnostic programs .................59
Viewing the test log ......................60
Viewing the System Error log ..................60
Verifying scalability and RXE cabling .................61
Scalability cabling .......................62
RXE cabling .........................63
Testing the scalability and RXE cabling ...............65
Recovering BIOS code ......................66
Ethernet controller troubleshooting..................67
Installing options .......................69
Major components of the xSeries 440 ................70
Installation guidelines ......................71
Working inside aserver with power on ...............71
System reliability considerations .................71
Opening the cover .......................72
Retention bracket removal.....................73
Bezel removal .........................74
Hot-swap power supplies .....................75
PCI and PCI-X adapters .....................77
PCI and PCI-X adapter considerations ...............77
Adapter installation ......................79
Cabling aServeRAID adapter ...................81
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Drive installation ........................83
Hot-swap hard disk drive ....................83
Diskette drive ........................83
CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive...................84
SMP Expansion Module .....................86
Removing an SMP Expansion Module and cover ...........87
DIMMs ...........................90
DIMM considerations.....................90
Active Memory .......................91
DIMM removal and replacement ................93
Microprocessors .......................95
Reinstalling an SMP Expansion Module and cover .......... 101
Adding asecond SMP Expansion Module .............. 103
Fans ............................ 104
Fans 1and 2........................ 104
Fans 3and 4........................ 105
Closing the cover ....................... 106
Replacing the battery ...................... 107
I/O connectors ........................ 109
RXE Expansion port .....................110
Auxiliary-device (pointing device) connector .............110
Keyboard connector .....................110
Remote Supervisor Adapter communication ports ........... 111
Gigabit Ethernet port .....................112
Video connector .......................113
Universal Serial Bus ports ...................113
USB cables and hubs ....................113
USB-port connectors ....................114
SMP Expansion port .....................114
Cabling the server .......................115
Working with cables .....................115
SMP Expansion port cabling .................116
16-way SMP Expansion port cabling (models 1VX, 2VX, 3VX only) 117
RXE Expansion port cabling (models 1RX, 2RX, 3RX, 4RX, 5RX, 6RX,
7RX, 3RY, 4RY only) ...................118
Cabling one SMP Expansion Module .............118
Cabling two SMP Expansion Modules .............119
Cabling an RXE-100 Remote Expansion Enclosure to a16-way system 119
RXE Management port cabling (models 1RX, 2RX, 3RX, 4RX, 5RX, 6RX,
7RX, 3RY, 4RY only) ................... 120
16-way RXE Management port cabling (models 1VX, 2VX, 3VX only) 121
Power cabling ....................... 121
SCSI cabling ....................... 121
USB cabling ....................... 121
Video cabling ....................... 122
Auxiliary pointing device cabling ................ 122
Keyboard cabling ..................... 122
Gigabit Ethernet cabling ................... 122
Remote Supervisor Adapter cabling ............... 122
FRU information (service only) .................. 123
Thermal grease ........................ 124
PCI brick .......................... 125
Centerplane ......................... 127
Centerplane connectors and LEDs ................ 127
Centerplane replacement.................... 128
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PCI-X board ......................... 129
PCI-X board internal connectors ................. 129
PCI-X board replacement ................... 130
I/O board .......................... 132
I/O board internal connectors .................. 132
Power switch bypass .................... 132
I/O board replacement..................... 133
Riser card and Remote Supervisor Adapter .............. 135
Remote Supervisor Adapter component locations ........... 135
Riser card and Remote Supervisor Adapter replacement ........ 136
Top cover assembly ...................... 138
Top power board ........................ 139
DASD backplane........................ 140
Media bay card ........................ 141
SMP boards ......................... 142
SMP Expansion Module connectors and LEDs............ 142
SMP Expansion board replacement ................ 143
AC box assembly mechanism ................... 144
Media extract mechanism .................... 146
Power/reset card assembly .................... 147
Active PCI assembly ...................... 148
Light path card ........................ 149
Symptom-to-FRU index..................... 151
Beep symptoms ........................ 152
No beep symptoms ....................... 154
Light Path LED errors ...................... 155
Level 1light path ...................... 155
Level 2light path ...................... 155
Level 3light path ...................... 157
System Error log entries ..................... 158
POST/BIOS messages ..................... 158
SMI Handler messages ..................... 159
Service processor messages ................... 160
Diagnostic error codes ..................... 162
12v bus faults ......................... 173
Error symptoms ........................ 174
Power supply LED errors..................... 180
POST error codes ....................... 181
SCSI error messages ...................... 187
POST (ISPR) error procedures .................. 188
ServeRAID error codes ..................... 190
Undetermined problems ..................... 192
Parts listing, xSeries 440, Type 8687 ............... 195
System ........................... 195
Figure A........................... 198
Keyboards .......................... 199
Power cords ......................... 200
Related service information ................... 201
Safety information ....................... 201
General safety ....................... 201
Electrical safety ....................... 202
Safety inspection guide .................... 203
Handling electrostatic discharge-sensitive devices .......... 204
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Grounding requirements .................... 204
Safety notices (multi-lingual translations) .............. 205
Problem determination tips .................... 235
Notices ........................... 236
Trademarks.......................... 237
Index ............................ 239
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General checkout
The server diagnostic programs (see “Diagnostic programs and error messages” on
page 57.) are stored in the upgradeable electronically erasable programmable
read-only memory (EEPROM) on the I/O board and on the Resource CD. These
programs provide the primary methods of testing the major components of the
server.
If you cannot determine whether aproblem is caused by the hardware or by the
software, run the diagnostic programs to confirm that the hardware is working
properly.
Note: Asingle problem might cause several error messages. When this occurs,
work to correct the cause of the first error message. After you correct the
cause of the first error message, the other error messages usually will not
occur the next time you run the test.
Afailed server might be part of ashared hard disk drive cluster (two or more
servers sharing one or more external storage devices). Before you run diagnostics,
verify that the failing server is not part of ashared storage device cluster.
Aserver might be part of acluster if:
vThe server is identified as part of acluster.
vOne or more external storage units are attached to the server and at least one of
the attached storage units is also attached to another server or unidentifiable
source.
vOne or more servers are located near the failing server.
If the failing server is suspected to be part of ashared hard disk drive cluster, run
all diagnostic tests except those that test the storage unit (storage device residing in
the storage unit) or the storage adapter attached to the storage unit.
Notes:
1. There might be ashort delay between pressing an Fkey (F1, F2, Esc, etc.) and
the execution of the command.
2. For servers that are part of ashared hard disk drive cluster, run one test at a
time in looped mode. Do not run all tests in looped mode, because this could
enable the hard disk drive diagnostic tests.
3. If multiple error codes are displayed, diagnose the first error code that is
displayed.
4. If the server stops with aPOST error, see “POST error codes” on page 181.
5. If the server stops and no error is displayed, see “Undetermined problems” on
page 192.
6. For power problems, see “Power supply LED errors” on page 180 and “12v bus
faults” on page 173.
7. For safety information, see “Safety information” on page 201.
8. For intermittent problems, check the system-error log (see “Error logs” on page
54).
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Checkout procedure
Follow the steps in this procedure to identify server problems.
Note: For a16-way configuration, the server must be started up as astandalone
server (see “Starting the diagnostic programs” on page 59).
001 IS THE SERVER PART OF ACLUSTER?
YES. Schedule maintenance for the server. Shut down all servers related to
the cluster. Run the storage test.
NO. Go to step 002.
002 IF THE SYSTEM IS NOT PART OF ACLUSTER:
If the operating system is running, do the following:
1. Check the light path (see “Light path diagnostics” on page 54).
2. Check the service processor system-error logs.
a. If the system-error log indicates adamaged field replaceable unit
(FRU), replace the FRU, and run diagnostics to confirm that the
problem has been solved.
b. If the system-error log does not indicate adamaged FRU, see “Error
symptoms” on page 174 and “Undetermined problems” on page
192.
If the operating system is not running, do the following:
1. Check the light path (see “Light path diagnostics” on page 54).
2. Check the service processor system-error logs.
a. If the error log indicates adamaged field replaceable unit (FRU),
replace the FRU, and run diagnostics to confirm that the problem
has been solved.
b. If the error log does not indicate adamaged FRU, check the
operating system event logs; if these logs do not specify aparticular
error, go to step 3.
3. Turn off the server and all external devices.
4. Check all cables and power cords.
5. Set all display controls to the middle position.
6. Turn on all external devices.
7. Turn on the server.
8. Monitor the screen and the serial port for POST errors, and record any
POST error messages that are displayed on the screen. If an error is
displayed, look up the first error (see “POST error codes” on page 181).
9. Run diagnostics (see “Starting the diagnostic programs” on page 59).
003 DID THE DIAGNOSTIC PROGRAM START?
NO. Find the failure symptom in “Error symptoms” on page 174.
YES. Run the diagnostic programs. If necessary, see “Starting the
diagnostic programs” on page 59.
If you receive an error, see “Symptom-to-FRU index” on page 151.
If the diagnostic programs were completed successfully and you still
suspect aproblem, see “Undetermined problems” on page 192.
If the server does not turn on, see “Error symptoms” on page 174.
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General information
The IBM Eserver xSeries 440 is afour U-high
1 rack model server for high-volume
network transaction processing. This high-performance server, based on IBM
Enterprise X-Architecture
™ technologies 2
,is ideally suited for networking
environments that require superior microprocessor performance, efficient memory
management, flexibility, and reliable data storage.
Certain models of the xSeries 440 can be cabled together in a16-way
configuration.
The xSeries 440 server contains several IBM Enterprise X-Architecture
technologies, that help increase server performance and reliability. The Enterprise
X-Architecture technologies provided in this server model include the most recent
advancements in X-Architecture features. For more information about Enterprise
X-Architecture features, refer to “What your IBM xSeries 440 offers” on page 5and
“Reliability, availability, and serviceability features” on page 7. You can obtain more
information about the IBM Enterprise X-Architecture technologies and features at:
www.ibm.com/pc/us/eserver/xseries/xarchitecture/enterprise/index.html
If you have access to the World Wide Web, you can obtain up-to-date information
about the xSeries 440 model and other IBM server products at the following World
Wide Web address: http://www.ibm.com.
The machine type and serial number are located on the ID label located on the left
side of the bezel just above the hard disk drives.
NOTE:FORPROPERAIRFLOW, REPLACEFANWITHIN2MINUTES
FRONTOFBOX
NOTE:FORPROPERAIRFLOW, REPLACEFANWITHIN2MINUTES
FRONTOFBOX
ID label
5
SystemManagementBoard
PCIBoard
4
6
I/OBoard
CommonFRUNumbers
MidplaneBoard
3
LowerCEC
2
UpperCEC
1
Light-PathDiagnostics
1. Racks are marked in vertical increments of 1.75 inches each. Each increment is referred to as aunit, or ″U.″Aone-U-high device
is 1.75 inches-tall.
2. Enterprise X-Architecture is an IBM design blueprint that takes full advantage of existing IBM technologies to build powerful,
scalable and reliable Intel
™ processor-based servers. For more information about IBM Enterprise X-Architecture refer to
http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/eserver/xseries/xarchitecture/enterprise/index.html.
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Features and specifications
The following table provides asummary of the features and specifications for each
xSeries 440.
Microprocessor:
vSupports the following
microprocessors (depending on
your configuration):
–Up to 8Intel
™ Xeon MP
microprocessors
OR
–Up to 4Intel Xeon DP
microprocessors
Note: Use the Information in BIOS
to determine the type and speed of
the microprocessors installed in
your server.
vIBM XA-32 chip set with integrated
memory, I/O, system cache, and
remote I/O controllers
Memory:
vMinimum: 2GB
vMaximum: 32 GB (depending on
your configuration)
vType: 4-way interleaved PC133
MHz, ECC SDRAM, registered
DIMMs only
vSupports 512 MB and 1GB dual
inline memory modules (DIMMs)
vXceL4 Server Accelerator Cache
(up to 64 MB depending on your
configuration)
Drives:
vDiskette: 1.44 MB
vCD-ROM: 24X IDE
vSupports up to two internal
Ultra160 SCSI hard disk drives
Active
™ PCI-X expansion slots:
Six 64-bit Active PCI-X expansion
slots:
vTwo 66 MHz PCI-X slots
vTwo 100 MHZ PCI-X slots
vTwo 133 MHZ PCI-X slots
vAdditional PCI-X slots available in
an optional remote I/O expansion
enclosure (models 1RX, 2RX, 3RX,
4RX, 5RX, 6RX, 7RX, 3RY, 4RY
only)
Power supply:
Two hot-swap power supplies (550
watts at 110 Vac or 1050 watts at
220 Vac)
Cooling:
Four hot-swap fans
vTwo 150 mm x51 mm redundant
fans
vTwo 150 mm x38 mm fans
Video:
vS3 Savage4 Pro video on system
board
vPCI bus interface
vCompatible with SVGA
v8MB SDRAM video memory at
125 MHz
Size (4U):
vHeight: 17.8 cm (7 inches, 4U)
vDepth: 69.85 cm (27.5 inches)
vWidth: 48.3 cm (19 inches)
vMaximum weight: 50 kg (110 lb)
depending on your configuration
Integrated functions:
vBroadcom 5700 10/100/1000
Ethernet controller
vLight path diagnostics
vAdaptec 7899W Dual Ultra160
SCSI controller
vRemote Supervisor Adapter
(service processor)
–ASM interconnect
(peer-to-peer) port
–Ethernet port
–Serial port
v
IDE controller
vRXE Management Port
vThree USB ports
vKeyboard port
vSCSI port
vMouse port
vSymmetrical multiprocessor (SMP)
Expansion Ports (up to six ports
depending on your configuration)
vTwo remote I/O expansion
enclosure (RXE) Expansion Ports
Acoustical noise emissions:
vSound power, idling: 6.2 bel
maximum
vSound power, operating: 6.2 bel
maximum
Environment:
vAir temperature:
–Server on: 10° to 35°C (50.0° to
95.0°F). Altitude: 0to 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: -40° to 60° C
(-104° to 140° F). Maximum
altitude: 2133 m(6998.0 ft)
v
Humidity:
–Server on: 8% to 80%
–Server off: 5% to 100%
Heat output:
Approximate heat output in British
thermal units (Btu) per hour
vMinimum configuration: 855 Btu (250
watts)
vMaximum configuration: 2726 Btu
(800 watts)
Electrical input:
vSine-wave input (47-53 or 57-63 Hz)
required
vInput voltage low range:
–Minimum: 100 Vac
–Maximum: 127 Vac
v
Input voltage high range:
–Minimum: 200 Vac
–Maximum: 240 Vac
v
Input kilovolt-amperes (kVA)
approximately:
–Minimum: 0.250 kVA
–Maximum: 0.800 kVA
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Notices and statements used 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 and in
“Safety notices (multi-lingual translations)” on page 205. Each caution and danger
statement is numbered for easy reference to the corresponding statement in the
safety book.
The notice and statement definitions are as follows:
vNotes: 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. Acaution statement is placed just before the description of apotentially
hazardous procedure step or situation.
vDanger: These statements indicate situations that can be potentially lethal or
extremely hazardous to you. Adanger statement is placed just before the
description of apotentially lethal or extremely hazardous procedure step or
situation.
What the IBM xSeries 440 offers
The design of the server takes advantage of advancements in memory
management and data storage. The server includes:
vIBM Enterprise X-Architecture
Enterprise X-Architecture is an IBM design blueprint that takes full advantage of
existing IBM technologies to build the most powerful, scalable, and reliable Intel
processor-based servers. For more information about IBM Enterprise
X-Architecture, refer to
www.ibm.com/pc/us/eserver/xseries/xarchitecture/enterprise/index.html
vActive Memory
Memory Mirroring offers even greater memory reliability. With the same amount
of memory in both memory ports and Memory Mirroring enabled in BIOS code,
the data from the first memory port is copied or mirrored in the second, giving
you redundant copies of the information stored in memory.
vMemory ProteXion
This is the equivalent of ahot-spare drive in aRAID array. Memory ProteXion is
based in the memory controller, giving the server the ability to sense when achip
on aDIMM has failed and route the data around the failed chip.
vLarge system memory
The memory bus in the server supports up to 32 GB of system memory. The
memory controller provides error code correction (ECC) support for up to 32
industry-standard PC133, 3.3 V, 168-pin, 133 megahertz (MHz), registered,
synchronous dynamic random access memory (SDRAM) dual inline memory
modules (DIMMs).
vXceL4 Server Accelerator Cache
With up to 64MB of high-performance level-4 system cache, the xSeries 440
introduces XceL4 cache, designed by IBM specifically to alleviate the memory
bandwidth demands that the new Intel processors place on the memory
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subsystem. XceL4 Server Accelerator Cache also enables speedier access to
memory for the PCI-X I/O, Gigabit Ethernet, SCSI and Fibre Channel interfaces,
yielding better overall system utilization, and therefore higher throughput.
vLight path diagnostics
The light path diagnostics feature provides LEDs to assist in isolating problems
with the server. Alight on the operator information panel is lit if an unusual
condition or aproblem occurs. If this happens, you can look at the LEDs inside
the Light Path Diagnostic drawer and those visible through the cover of the SMP
Expansion module to isolate the cause. Under some circumstances, you might
need to remove the cover and view LEDs on the printed circuit boards to pinpoint
the source of aproblem.
vSystems management capabilities
The server comes with aRemote Supervisor Adapter installed in adedicated
PCI-X slot. This adapter, in conjunction with the systems-management software
provided with the server, enables you to manage the functions of the server both
locally and remotely. The Remote Supervisor Adapter also provides system
monitoring, event recording, and dial-out alert capability.
vIntegrated network environment support
The server comes with an integrated Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet controller. This
Ethernet controller has an interface for connecting to 10/100/1000-Mbps
networks. The server automatically selects between 10BASE-T and
100/1000BASE-TX environments. The controller provides full-duplex (FDX)
capability, which enables simultaneous transmission and reception of data on the
Ethernet local area network (LAN). This controller supports Wake on LAN
®
technology.
vIBM ServerGuide
™ CD
The ServerGuide
™ CD that is included with the server provides programs to help
you set up the 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.
Note: If the server model came with an operating system installed, such as
Microsoft
® Windows ® 2000 Datacenter Server, see the software
documentation provided with the server for configuration information.
For more information about the ServerGuide CD, see “Using the ServerGuide
CD” on page 27.
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Server controls and indicators
The following section identifies the controls and indicators on the front and rear of
the server.
Front view
Power button
Reset button
Power-on light
Hard disk drive activity light (green)
Hard disk drive error light (amber)
USB port
System-error light
(amber)
Information light
(amber)
SCSI activity light
(green)
Locator light
(blue)
CD-ROM drive eject button
CD eject button
CD-ROM drive activity light
Power supply
latch
Diskette drive
activity light
Diskette eject
button
Diskette drive
eject button
Power-on light: This green light turns on and stays on when you turn on the
server, and it blinks when the server is in Standby mode.
Hard disk drive activity light: When this green light is on, it indicates that the hard
disk drive is in use.
Hard disk drive error light: When this amber light is on, it indicates that there is a
problem with the hard disk drive.
USB port: This is an automatically configured port that you can use to connect one
or more USB devices to the front of the server, using Plug and Play technology.
System-error light: When this amber light is on, it indicates asystem error has
occurred.
Information light: When this amber light is on, it indicates information about a
system error has been placed in the System Error log.
SCSI activity light: This green light indicates SCSI activity for the internal SCSI
bus channel.
Notes:
1. If the on-board SCSI is disabled, the LED will remain illuminated.
2. If the system is equipped with aRAID card or add-in SCSI card and the
on-board SCSI is enabled but not connected, the LED will be illuminated during
POST and will then turn off.
General information 7

Locator light: This blue light indicates the primary and secondary servers. This
light blinks on the primary server. If the light remains solid, it indicates that server is
the secondary server. See “Light path diagnostics” on page 54 for the exact location
of this light.
CD-ROM drive eject button: Push this button to release aCD-ROM drive from the
server.
CD eject button: Push this button to release aCD from the drive.
CD-ROM drive activity light: When this light is on, it indicates that the CD-ROM
drive is in use.
Diskette drive eject button: Push this button to release adiskette drive from the
server.
Diskette eject button: Push this button to release adiskette from the drive.
Diskette drive activity light: When this light is on, it indicates that the diskette
drive is in use.
Power supply latch: This latch is used to secure the power-supply in place.
Reset button: Press this button to reset the server and run the power-on self-test
(POST). You might need to use apen or the end of astraightened paper clip to
press the button.
Power button: Press this button to manually turn the server on or off.
Rear view
System power
connector (1)
System power
connector (2)
RXE Expansion Port (B)
Keyboard port
Auxiliary pointing
device connector
Remote
Supervisor
Adapter
ports
Ethernet
activity light
Ethernet
link light
Gigabit Ethernet
port
RXE Expansion
Port (A)
Video port
USB 2
USB 1
RXE Management Port
SMP Expansion Port 1
SMP Expansion Port 2
SMP Expansion Port 3
SCSI port
System power connectors (1 and 2): The system power cords are connected to
these two connectors to provide power to the system.
RXE Expansion Port (B): Use this port to connect the server to aremote I/O
enclosure (models 1RX, 2RX, 3RX, 4RX, 5RX, 6RX, 7RX, 3RY, 4RY only) when
two SMP Expansion Modules are installed.
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