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Using Information mode You can use Information mode to view the configuration information of ServeRAID controllers, arrays, logical drives, hot-spare drives, and physical drives that make up your ServeRAID subsystem (see Figure 8 on page 154). You also can use this mode to change some of the ServeRAID controller settings. These settings include: • Write-cache mode (ServeRAID-4H, -4L and -4M controllers only) Note: (NetWare 5.0 only) If you are preparing to install Novell NetWare 5.0 from the startable Novell NetWare 5.0 CD, set the write-cache mode only to writethrough mode. • Controller and partner names • SCSI initiator IDs • Merge group numbers • Read-ahead cache mode • Stripe-unit size • Unattended mode • BIOS compatibility mapping • Rebuild rate • SCSI transfer speed Click an item in the Main Tree and select the Actions menu to display available actions for that item. Viewing the device and configuration information: To view the current settings: 1. Click the plus (+) box next to the object in the Main Tree to expand that portion of the tree. 2. Click the icon for the server, ServeRAID controller, array, logical drive, hot-spare drive, or physical drive to view its current settings. Detailed information about the selected device will display in the Main Panel on the right. Obtaining ServeRAID updates IBM periodically makes updated versions of the ServeRAID firmware, device drivers, and utility programs available from the IBM Support page on the World Wide Web. In addition to the updated device drivers and utility programs, there is a command-line program available from the World Wide Web. Note: If you need to update any ServeRAID software, you must update all ServeRAID software at the same time to ensure compatibility with all of the levels of the software. This includes: • BIOS/firmware • Device drivers • ServeRAID Manager program • Command-line programs. You can download the most current versions of the ServeRAID device drivers and utility programs or a copy of the IBM ServeRAID Command-Line Programs diskette from the World Wide Web (see "Downloadable files from the World Wide Web" on page 163). Refer to the README file on your diskette or CD for installation instructions. 162 Hardware Maintenance Manual: Netfinity 7600 - Type 8665 Models 1RY, 2RY

Section	Page
About this manual	5
Important safety information	5
Online support	6
General checkout	11
General information	13
Features and specifications	13
Server features	15
Reliability, availability, and serviceability	16
Controls and indicators	17
Information LED panel	19
Diagnostics	21
Diagnostic tools overview	21
POST	22
Small computer system interface messages	22
Solving ServeRAID problems	23
Diagnostic programs and error messages	34
Light path diagnostics	37
Power checkout	41
Temperature checkout	41
Recovering BIOS	42
Replacing the battery	42
Diagnosing errors	44
Configuring the server	53
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program	53
Using the SCSISelect utility program	59
Installing options	63
Major components of the Netfinity 7600	63
Component locations	64
Before you begin	70
Removing the server top cover and bezel	71
Working with adapters	73
Installing internal drives	76
Installing memory-module kits	81
Installing a microprocessor kit	83
Installing a hot-swap power supply	86
Replacing a hot-swap fan	88
Completing the installation	89
Connecting external options	91
Input/output ports	91
Cabling the server	103
Installing the server in a rack	103
Netfinity Manager	105
Managing your IBM Netfinity server with Netfinity Manager	106
Netfinity Manager documentation	106
Netfinity Manager system requirements	106
Starting the Netfinity Manager installation program	108
Netfinity Manager database support	115
Starting Netfinity Manager	125
Getting more information about Netfinity Manager	132
Installation options	133
FRU information (service only)	137
Diagnostic switch card	137
Disconnecting the shuttle	138
Front LED card assembly	138
I/O Legacy board	139
Memory card removal	140
PCI switch card	142
Power backplane assembly	142
Processor/PCI backplane	143
Removing the shuttle	145
SCSI backplane assembly	145
SCSI daughter card	146
Installing and configuring ServeRAID controllers	149
Features and connector locations of ServeRAID-4H controller	149
Features and connector locations of ServeRAID-4L controller	151
Features and connector locations of ServeRAID-4M controller	153
Using a ServeRAID-4x controller in a server with Hot-plug PCI features	155
Step 1: Installing and cabling a ServeRAID controller	156
Step 2: Updating BIOS and firmware code	161
Step 3: Configuring ServeRAID controllers	161
Obtaining ServeRAID updates	172
ServeRAID device driver order on Windows 2000 and Windows NT 4.0	174
Using utility programs	175
Introduction to IBM ServeRAID cluster solution	185
Monitoring and updating an IBM ServeRAID cluster solution	186
POST (ISPR) error codes and procedures	190
Recovery procedures for defunct (DDD) drives	194
Channel record table	201
Reference information	202
Symptom-to-FRU index	225
Beep symptoms	225
No beep symptoms	228
Diagnostic panel LEDs	228
Diagnostic error codes	230
Error symptoms	235
Power supply LED errors	235
POST error codes	236
ServeRAID POST (ISPR) error codes	242
ServeRAID	244
SCSI error codes	246
Temperature error messages	246
Fan error messages	247
Power error messages	247
System shutdown	248
DASD checkout	249
Host Built-In Self Test (BIST) checkout	249
I2C bus fault messages	249
Undetermined problems	251
Parts listing (Type 8665)	253
Part A	253
Part B	254
System	255
Keyboards	256
Power cords	257
Related service information	259
Safety information	259
Send us your comments!	289
Problem determination tips	290
Notices	290

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Type 8665 Models 1RY, 2RY

Using Information mode

You can use Information mode to view the configuration information of ServeRAID

controllers, arrays, logical drives, hot-spare drives, and physical drives that make up

your ServeRAID subsystem (see Figure 8 on page 154). You also can use this mode to

change some of the ServeRAID controller settings. These settings include:

•

Write-cache mode (ServeRAID-4H, -4L and -4M controllers only)

Note:

(NetWare 5.0 only) If you are preparing to install Novell NetWare 5.0 from

the startable

Novell NetWare 5.0

CD, set the write-cache mode

only

to write-

through mode.

•

Controller and partner names

•

SCSI initiator IDs

•

Merge group numbers

•

Read-ahead cache mode

•

Stripe-unit size

•

Unattended mode

•

BIOS compatibility mapping

•

Rebuild rate

•

SCSI transfer speed

Click an item in the Main Tree and select the Actions menu to display available

actions for that item.

Viewing the device and configuration information:

To view the current settings:

Click the plus (

) box next to the object in the Main Tree to expand that portion of

the tree.

Click the icon for the server, ServeRAID controller, array, logical drive, hot-spare

drive, or physical drive to view its current settings.

Detailed information about the selected device will display in the Main Panel on the

right.

Obtaining ServeRAID updates

IBM periodically makes updated versions of the ServeRAID firmware, device drivers,

and utility programs available from the IBM Support page on the World Wide Web. In

addition to the updated device drivers and utility programs, there is a command-line

program available from the World Wide Web.

Note:

If you need to update any ServeRAID software, you must update

all

ServeRAID software at the same time to ensure compatibility with all of the

levels of the software. This includes:

•

BIOS/firmware

•

Device drivers

•

ServeRAID Manager program

•

Command-line programs.

You can download the most current versions of the ServeRAID device drivers

and utility programs or a copy of the

IBM ServeRAID Command-Line Programs

diskette from the World Wide Web (see

“

Downloadable files from the World

Wide Web

”

on page 163).

Refer to the README file on your diskette or CD for installation instructions.