IBM 8668 - Eserver xSeries 232, Hardware Maintenance Manual

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Cover release latch: Slide this lever to release the cover.
Serial number: This number uniquely identifies your server.
Hard disk drive status light: Each of the hot-swap drives has a hard disk drive
status light. When this amber light is on continuously, the drive has failed.
Note: This LED does not function unless drive is connected to ServeRAID adapter.
Hard disk drive activity light: Each of the hot-swap drives has a hard disk drive
light. When this green light is flashing, the controller is accessing the drive.
If a ServeRAID adapter is installed and this 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.
Rear view (tower shown)
DC power
LED (green)
DC power
LED (green)
AC power
LED (green)
AC power
LED (green)
DC
GOOD
AC
GOOD
AC power light: This green light provides status information about the power
supply. During typical operation, both the ac and dc power lights are on.
DC power light: This green light provides status information about the power
supply. During typical operation, both the ac and dc Power lights are on.
Starting the server
Use the following procedure to start your server.
1. Turn on all external devices, such as the monitor.
2. Press the power control button on the front of the server. The power control
light comes on and the power-on self-test (POST) begins.
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You can press the power-control button on the front of the server to start the
server.
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If the server is activated and a power failure occurs, and unattended- start mode
is enabled in the Configuration/Setup utility program, the server will start
automatically when power is restored.
Server controls
General information
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