Dell PowerEdge 1655MC Supplementary Manual
Replacing the server module board
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Page 1: Replacing The Server Module Board
Dell™ PowerEdge™ 1655MC Systems Replacing the Server Module Board w w w . d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m... - Page 2 Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Computer Corporation is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and PowerEdge are trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Required Tools ......Parts Kit ......Before You Begin Turning Off the Server Module Verifying the Hard-Drive Mirroring Mode... - Page 4 Figures Figure 1-1. Turning Off the Server Module Figure 1-2. Removing and Installing a Server Module Figure 1-3. Opening and Closing a Server Module Figure 1-4. An Open Server Module Figure 1-5. Server Module Board Connectors Figure 1-6. Removing and Installing a Memory Module Figure 1-7.
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Page 5: Required Tools
This document provides instructions for replacing a server module board and enabling the mirroring function. Required Tools • PS/2 keyboard • Monitor • #2 Phillips screwdriver • Flat-tip screwdriver • A remote system with HyperTerminal version 6.3 • Null modem cable (PN 7W449) •... -
Page 6: Before You Begin
Before You Begin Schedule system maintenance time with the customer and remind them that they may want to back up all files on the hard drives of the affected server modules. The customer may have mirroring from server module to server module or have a server module communicating with other server modules. -
Page 7: Verifying The Hard-Drive Mirroring Mode
F i g u r e 1 - 1 . Tu r n i n g O f f t h e S e r v e r M o d u l e Verifying the Hard-Drive Mirroring Mode Ensure that the server module is turned on. See Figure 1-1. Monitor the POST progress. -
Page 8: Manually Deconfiguring Mirrored Mode
The following is an example of the display if two drives are installed in mirrored mode: VENDOR PRODUCT Dell VIRTUAL DISK LSI Logic 1020/1030 Table 1-1 lists the possible messages displayed for mirrored mode and the actions required. Ta b l e 1 - 1 . - Page 9 Select the Mirroring Properties Menu and press <Enter> to view or modify the mirroring mode. The two installed SCSI drives are listed with their SCSI IDs: SCSI ID Device Identifier Fujitsu MAN3184MP 5507 Fujitsu MAN3184MP 5A01 NOTE: SCSI ID 0 may be secondary and SCSI ID 1 may be primary in some cases. Write down which SCSI ID is primary and which one is secondary.
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Page 10: Replacing The Server Module Board
Replacing the Server Module Board The following procedures are required to replace the server module board. You must follow the procedures in the order given. Removing the Server Module CAUTION: See your System Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge. -
Page 11: Opening The Server Module
Opening the Server Module CAUTION: See your System Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge. Orient the server module as shown in Figure 1-3 so that the two captive screws are on the left side of the server module. -
Page 12: Removing Memory Modules
Set the two sides of the server module on a flat surface. See Figure 1-4. F i g u r e 1 - 4 . Disconnect the hard drive SCSI interface and power cables from the server module board. See Figure 1-5. Removing Memory Modules CAUTION: See your System Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer, and protecting against... -
Page 13: Figure
F i g u r e 1 - 5 . S e r v e r M o d u l e B o a r d C o n n e c t o r s DIMM B F i g u r e 1 - 6 . R e m o v i n g a n d I n s t a l l i n g a M e m o r y M o d u l e DIMM A ejectors (2) -
Page 14: Removing A Processor
Removing a Processor CAUTION: See your System Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge. Press down on the heat-sink release lever and rotate the clip away from the processor socket. See Figure 1-7. Remove the heat sink and clip. -
Page 15: Removing The Server Module Board
NOTICE: Be careful not to bend any of the pins when removing the processor. Bending the pins can permanently damage the processor. Lift the processor out of the socket (see Figure 1-8) and place the processor on a flat surface so that the pins are facing up. Repeat step 1 through step 4 of this procedure for the second processor or the terminator. -
Page 16: Installing The Server Module Board
While pulling down on the securing clip, press down on the server module board and slide it backward out of the enclosure. See Figure 1-9. F i g u r e 1 - 9 . grounding pad alignment notches Installing the Server Module Board CAUTION: See your System Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge. -
Page 17: Connecting The Hard-Drive Module To The Server Module Board
Ensure that the processor socket is in the fully open position. See Figure 1-8. NOTICE: Positioning the processor incorrectly can permanently damage the processor and the server module when you turn on the server module. When placing the processor in the socket, be sure that all of the pins on the processor go into the corresponding holes. -
Page 18: Installing Memory Modules
Ensure that the power cable is not damaged. If the cable is damaged, use the spare power cable from the parts kit. Connect the hard drive SCSI interface and power cables to the server module board. See Figure 1-5. Installing Memory Modules CAUTION: See your System Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge. -
Page 19: Installing A Server Module
Installing a Server Module Slide the server module into the chassis until it stops. Rotate the server module's handle up to fully seat the server module. See Figure 1-2. Using a#2 Phillips screwdriver, tighten the captive screw that secure the handle to the front of the server module. -
Page 20: Running The Perc 4/Im Dos Utility
Running the PERC 4/im DOS Utility NOTICE: You must run this utility during the first server module boot after replacing the server module board. You must run this utility only once. If you attempt to run the utility after the server module has booted to the operating system or if you attempt to run the utility more than once, the utility will not function properly. - Page 21 The server module reboots. During POST, only one hard drive, which is reported as a virtual disk, is listed on the screen. This indicates that the drives are in mirrored mode. VENDOR PRODUCT Dell VIRTUAL DISK LSI Logic 1020/1030 The server module upgrade is complete.
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Page 22: Programming The Service Tag
Programming the Service Tag NOTE: The service tag is automatically written to a server module that is replaced in the field. This procedure is required only if, for some reason, the service tag is not programmed or is programmed incorrectly. Connect a null modem cable to the server management module. - Page 24 Printed in the U.S.A. 0J1678A00 w w w . d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m...