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Lenovo NeXtScale nx360 M4 manual available for free PDF download: Installation And Service Manual
Lenovo NeXtScale nx360 M4 Installation And Service Manual (738 pages)
System X IBM NeXtScale nx360 M4
Brand:
Lenovo
| Category:
Server
| Size: 26.28 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Safety
7
Guidelines for Trained Service Technicians
8
Inspecting for Unsafe Conditions
8
Guidelines for Servicing Electrical Equipment
9
Safety Statements
10
Chapter 1. The IBM Nextscale Nx360 M4 Compute Node Type 5455
15
The IBM Documentation CD
16
Hardware and Software Requirements
16
The Documentation Browser
17
Related Documentation
17
Notices and Statements in this Document
18
Features and Specifications
18
What Your Compute Node Offers
21
Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability Features
23
Major Components of the Compute Node
23
Major Components of the Storage Tray
24
Major Components of the GPU Tray
25
Power, Controls, and Indicators
26
Compute Node Controls, Connectors, and Leds
26
Console Breakout Cable
28
Turning on the Compute Node
28
Turning off the Compute Node
29
System-Board Layouts
29
System-Board Internal Connectors
29
System-Board External Connectors
30
System-Board Switches and Jumpers
31
System-Board Leds and Controls
33
Chapter 2. Configuration Information and Instructions
35
Updating the Firmware
35
Configuring the Server
36
Using the Serverguide Setup and Installation CD
37
Using the Setup Utility
39
Using the Boot Manager
45
Starting the Backup Server Firmware
45
The Updatexpress System Pack Installer
45
Changing the Power Policy Option to the Default Settings after Loading UEFI Defaults
46
Using the Integrated Management Module
46
Using the Remote Presence and Blue-Screen Capture Features
47
Using the Embedded Hypervisor
49
Configuring the Ethernet Controller
50
Enabling Features on Demand Ethernet Software
50
Enabling Features on Demand RAID Software
50
Configuring RAID Arrays
50
IBM Advanced Settings Utility Program
51
Updating IBM Systems Director
51
Updating the Universal Unique Identifier (UUID)
52
Updating the DMI/SMBIOS Data
54
Chapter 3. Troubleshooting
59
Start here
59
Diagnosing a Problem
59
Copyright Lenovo
59
Undocumented Problems
61
Service Bulletins
62
Checkout Procedure
62
About the Checkout Procedure
62
Performing the Checkout Procedure
63
Diagnostic Tools
63
Power-Supply Leds
65
System Pulse Leds
67
Event Logs
67
Viewing Event Logs Without Restarting the Server
68
Clearing the Event Logs
69
Post
70
IBM Dynamic System Analysis
70
Automated Service Request (Call Home)
72
IBM Electronic Service Agent
72
Error Messages
73
Troubleshooting by Symptom
73
General Problems
73
Hard Disk Drive Problems
74
Hypervisor Problems
74
Intermittent Problems
75
Keyboard, Mouse, or USB-Device Problems
75
Memory Problems
76
Microprocessor Problems
77
Monitor and Video Problems
78
Network Connection Problems
80
Optional-Device Problems
81
Power Problems
81
Serial-Device Problems
83
Serverguide Problems
83
Software Problems
84
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port Problems
84
Video Problems
85
Solving Power Problems
85
Solving Ethernet Controller Problems
86
Solving Undetermined Problems
87
Problem Determination Tips
88
Recovering the Server Firmware (UEFI Update Failure)
89
In-Band Manual Recovery Method
90
In-Band Automated Boot Recovery Method
92
Out-Of-Band Method
92
Automated Boot Recovery (ABR)
92
Nx-Boot Failure
93
Chapter 4. Parts Listing, IBM Nextscale Nx360 M4 Compute Node Type 5455
95
Replaceable Server Components
95
Structural Parts
99
Power Cords
100
Chapter 5. Removing and Replacing Components
103
Installation Tools
103
Installing an Optional Device
103
Installation Guidelines
103
System Reliability Guidelines
105
Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
105
Returning a Device or Component
106
Updating the Compute Node Configuration
106
Removing a Compute Node from a Chassis
106
Installing a Compute Node in a Chassis
107
Removing a Storage Tray from a Compute Node
115
Installing a Storage Tray into a Compute Node
115
Removing a GPU Tray from a Compute Node
117
Installing a GPU Tray into a Compute Node
118
Removing and Replacing Structural Parts
119
Removing the Compute Node Cover
119
Installing the Compute Node Cover
121
Removing the Air Baffle
122
Replacing the Air Baffle
123
Removing a RAID Adapter Battery Holder
124
Replacing a RAID Adapter Battery Holder
125
Removing the PCI Riser Filler
126
Replacing the PCI Riser Filler
126
Removing the Filler from the GPU Tray
127
Replacing the Filler on to the GPU Tray
128
Removing the Front Handle
129
Installing the Front Handle
130
Removing the Hard Disk Drive Cage
131
Installing the Hard Disk Drive Cage
133
Removing and Replacing Tier 1 Crus
135
Removing the Operator Information Panel
135
Installing the Operator Information Panel
137
Removing the Power Paddle Card from the GPU Tray
138
Replacing the Power Paddle Card on to the GPU Tray
139
Removing the System Battery
140
Replacing the System Battery
141
Removing a Memory Module
143
Installing a Memory Module
144
DIMM Installation Sequence
147
Memory Mirrored Channel
148
Replacing a Memory Module
148
Removing the Optional 3.5-Inch Hard Disk Drive Hardware RAID Cage
149
Installing the Optional 3.5-Inch Hard Disk Drive Hardware RAID Cage
151
Removing the Hard Disk Drive Backplate
153
Installing the Hard Disk Drive Backplate
154
Removing and Installing Drives
156
Removing a PCI Riser-Cage Assembly
165
Replacing a PCI Riser-Cage Assembly
166
Removing a PCI Riser-Cage Assembly in the GPU Tray
167
Replacing a PCI Riser-Cage Assembly in the GPU Tray
168
Removing an Adapter/Gpu Adapter
170
Replacing an Adapter/Gpu Adapter
171
Removing the USB Flash Drive
173
Installing the USB Flash Drive
174
Removing and Replacing Tier 2 Crus
176
Removing a Microprocessor and Heat Sink
176
Replacing a Microprocessor and Heat Sink
179
Thermal Grease
186
Removing the Compute Node
187
Installing the Compute Node
188
Internal Cable Routing and Connectors
189
Cabling Hard Disk Drive with Software RAID Signal Cable
189
Cabling Hard Disk Drive with Serveraid SAS/SATA Controller
190
Appendix A. Integrated Management Module II (IMM2) Error Messages
193
List of IMM Events
194
Appendix B. UEFI (POST) Error Codes
539
List of UEFI Events
539
Appendix C. DSA Diagnostic Test Results
563
DSA Broadcom Network Test Results
563
Test Results for the DSA Broadcom Network Test
563
DSA Brocade Test Results
573
Test Results for the DSA Brocade Test
573
DSA Checkpoint Panel Test Results
582
DSA CPU Stress Test Results
584
DSA Emulex Adapter Test Results
587
DSA EXA Port Ping Test Results
591
DSA Hard Drive Test Results
594
DSA Intel Network Test Results
595
DSA LSI Hard Drive Test Results
602
DSA Mellanox Adapter Test Results
604
DSA Memory Isolation Test Results
606
DSA Memory Stress Test Results
684
DSA Nvidia GPU Test Results
688
DSA Optical Drive Test Results
694
Test Results for the DSA Optical Drive Test
695
DSA System Management Test Results
699
DSA Tape Drive Test Results
714
Getting Help and Information from the World
720
Creating a Personalized Support Web
721
Important Notes
724
Particulate Contamination
724
Documentation Format
725
Telecommunication Regulatory Statement
726
Electronic Emission Notices
726
German Ordinance for Work Gloss Statement
729
Index
731
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