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Compaq ProLiant 8500 Server Maintenance and Service Guide
Third Edition (April 2000)
Part Number 124847-003
Spare Part Number 123190-003
THE FOREGOING
About This Guide
Text Conventions ......................................................................................................vii
Symbols in Text........................................................................................................viii
Symbols on Equipment.............................................................................................viii
Compaq NC3131 Fast Ethernet Controller/ 64 PCI Dual Port 10/100 .....................5-9
Index
This maintenance and service guide can be used for reference when servicing Compaq
ProLiant 8500 servers.
IMPORTANT: The installation of options and servicing of this product shall be performed by individuals
who are knowledgeable of the procedures, precautions, and hazards associated with equipment
containing hazardous energy circuits.
Text Conventions
This document uses the following conventions to distinguish elements of text:
About This Guide
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from electric shock and hazardous energy
levels, only authorized service technicians should attempt to repair this equipment. Improper
repairs could create conditions that are hazardous.
Keys
USER INPUT
FILENAMES
Menu Options,
Command Names,
Dialog Box Names
COMMANDS,
DIRECTORY NAMES,
and DRIVE NAMES
TypeWhen you are instructed to type information, type
EnterWhen you are instructed to enter information, type
Keys appear in boldface. A plus sign (+) between
two keys indicates that they should be pressed
simultaneously.
User input appears in a different typeface and in
uppercase.
File names appear in uppercase italics.
These elements appear in initial capital letters.
These elements appear in uppercase.
the information without pressing the Enter key.
the information and then press the Enter key.
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Symbols in Text
These symbols may be found in the text of this guide. They have the following meanings.
WARNING: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions in the warning
could result in bodily harm or loss of life.
CAUTION: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in
damage to equipment or loss of information.
IMPORTANT: Text set off in this manner presents clarifying information or specific instructions.
NOTE: Text set off in this manner presents commentary, sidelights, or interesting points of information.
Symbols on Equipment
These symbols may be located on equipment in areas where hazardous conditions may exist.
This symbol in conjunction with any of the following symbols indicates the presence of a
potential hazard. The potential for injury exists if warnings are not observed. Consult your
documentation for specific details.
This symbol indicates the presence of hazardous energy circuits or electric shock hazards.
Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from electric shock hazards, do not open this
enclosure. Refer all maintenance, upgrades, and servicing to qualified personnel.
This symbol indicates the presence of electric shock hazards. The area contains no user- or
field-serviceable parts. Do not open for any reason.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from electric shock hazards, do not open this
enclosure.
This symbol on an RJ-45 receptacle indicates a Network Interface Connection.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not
plug telephone or telecommunications connectors into this receptacle.
This symbol indicates the presence of a hot surface or hot component. If this surface is
contacted, the potential for injury exists.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from a hot component, allow the surface to cool
before touching it.
These symbols on power supplies or systems indicate the equipment is supplied
by multiple sources of power.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from electric shock, remove all power
cords to completely disconnect power from the system.
This symbol indicates that the component exceeds the recommended weight for
one individual to handle safely.
42 - 62 kg
93 - 137 lb
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment,
observe local occupational health and safety requirements and guidelines for
manual material handling.
Rack Stability
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment, be sure that:
■ The leveling jacks are extended to the floor.
■ The full weight of the rack rests on the leveling jacks.
■ The stabilizing feet are attached to the rack if it is a single rack installation.
■ The racks are coupled together in multiple rack installations.
■ Only one component is extended at a time. A rack may become unstable if more than one
component is extended for any reason.
Compaq Technician Notes
About This Guide ix
WARNING: Only authorized technicians trained by Compaq should attempt to repair this
equipment. All troubleshooting and repair procedures are detailed to allow only
subassembly/module-level repair. Because of the complexity of the individual boards and
subassemblies, no one should attempt to make repairs at the component level or to make
modifications to any printed wiring board. Improper repairs can create a safety hazard. Any
indications of component replacement or printed wiring board modifications may void any
warranty.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from electric shock and hazardous energy
levels, do not exceed the level of repair specified in these procedures. Because of the
complexity of the individual boards and subassemblies, do not attempt to make repairs at the
component level or to make modifications to any printed wiring board. Improper repairs could
create conditions that are hazardous.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment:
■ If the system has multiple power supplies, disconnect power from the system by
unplugging all power cords from the power supplies.
■ Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important safety
feature.
■ Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet that is easily accessible at
all times.
CAUTION: To properly ventilate your system, you must provide at least 30.5 cm (12 inches) of
clearance at the front and back of the computer.
CAUTION: The computer is designed to be electrically grounded. To ensure proper operation,
plug the AC power cord into a properly grounded AC outlet only.
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Getting Help
If you have a problem and have exhausted the information in this guide, you can get further
information and other help in the following locations:
■ User documentation
■ Compaq Service Quick Reference Guide
■ Service training guides
■ Compaq service advisories and bulletins
■ Compaq QuickFind
■ Compaq Insight Manager
■ Compaq Download Facility: Call 1-281-518-1418
Integrated Management Display
Some Compaq server models include a Compaq Integrated Management Display (IMD), an
integrated, 16 x 4 character display mounted on the front of the server. This display provides
easy-to-use menu-driven access to server information, including model number, LCD firmware
revision, and POST operations.
Compaq Technical Support
In North America, call the Compaq Technical Phone Support Center at 1-800-OK-COMPAQ.
This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For continuous quality improvement,
calls may be recorded or monitored.
Outside North America, call the nearest Compaq Technical Support Phone Center. Telephone
numbers for worldwide Technical Support Centers are listed on the Compaq website. Access the
Compaq website by logging on to the Internet:
http://www.compaq.com
Be sure to have the following information available before you call Compaq:
■ Technical support registration number (if applicable)
■ Product serial number
■ Product model name and number
■ Applicable error messages
■ Add-on boards or hardware
About This Guide xi
■ Third-party hardware or software
■ Operating system type and revision level
Compaq Website
The Compaq website has information on this product as well as the latest drivers and
Flash ROM images. You can access the Compaq website by logging on to the Internet:
http://www.compaq.com
Compaq Authorized Reseller
For the name of your nearest Compaq authorized reseller:
■ In the United States, call 1-800-345-1518.
■ In Canada, call 1-800-263-5868.
Elsewhere, see the Compaq website for locations and telephone numbers.
Chapter 1
Illustrated Parts Catalog
This chapter provides the illustrated parts breakdown and a spare parts list for the
Compaq ProLiant™ 8500 Server with Intel Pentium III Xeon processor. See the table following
each illustration for the names of referenced spare parts.
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This chapter provides subassembly/module-level removal and replacement procedures for
Compaq ProLiant 8500 servers. After completing all necessary removal and replacement
procedures, run the Diagnostics program to verify that all components operate properly.
To service Compaq ProLiant 8500 servers, you might need the following:
Flat-blade screwdriver (four millimeter)
Torx T-15 screwdriver
Phillips screwdriver
From the Compaq SmartStart™ and Support Software CD:
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Electrostatic Discharge Information
A discharge of static electricity can damage static-sensitive devices or microcircuitry. Proper
packaging and grounding techniques are necessary precautions to prevent damage. To prevent
electrostatic damage, observe the following precautions:
Transport products in static-safe containers such as conductive tubes, bags, or boxes.
Keep electrostatic-sensitive parts in their containers until they arrive at static-free stations.
Cover workstations with approved static-dissipating material. Provide a wrist strap
connected to the work surface and properly grounded tools and equipment.
Keep the work area free of nonconductive materials, such as ordinary plastic assembly
aids and foam packing.
Make sure you are always properly grounded when touching a static-sensitive component
or assembly.
Avoid touching pins, leads, or circuitry.
Always place drives PCB assembly-side down.
Use conductive field service tools.
System Interconnect Status Indicators
Compaq ProLiant 8500 servers ship with system interconnect status indicators. System
interconnect status indicators consist of 17 LEDs that provide a closed-loop checking
mechanism for verifying proper component mating and interconnections between critical server
components. The indicators provide a visual aid to assist in isolating which components to
check if the server will not power up. These LEDs are located in the I/O module and can be
viewed through the top access panel. See Chapter 4, “Connectors, Switches, and LED
Indicators,” for more information.
Preparation Procedures
System power in Compaq ProLiant 8500 servers does not completely shut off with the front
panel Power On/Standby switch. The switch toggles between On and Standby, rather than On
and Off. The Standby position removes power from most electronics and the drives, but portions
of the power supply, the Integrated Management Display (IMD), the system interlock circuitry,
and some internal circuitry remain active. You must disconnect all power cords from the server
to completely remove all power from the system.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment, disconnect power
from the server by unplugging all power cords from either the electrical outlet or the server.
IMPORTANT: To completely remove all power from the system, you must disconnect the power cord
from the server. In systems with multiple power supplies, you must disconnect all the power cords to
completely remove power from the system.
IMPORTANT: It is necessary to be knowledgeable of electrostatic discharge information before
conducting the preparation procedures. For electrostatic discharge information, see “Electrostatic
Discharge Information” earlier in this chapter.
Removal and Replacement Procedures 2-3
Hot-Pluggable Parts
Before beginning the removal of any serviceable parts, determine whether the part is
hot-pluggable or non-hot-pluggable. If it is hot-pluggable, do not perform a power shutdown of
the server. The access panels can be removed while the server is powered up without causing a
system shutdown. When the server is in Standby mode, portions of the power supply, auxiliary
power (+5V), and some internal circuitry will remain active.
Non-Hot-Pluggable Parts
If any serviceable parts are non-hot-pluggable, then the server must be shut down.
Non-hot-pluggable parts include the processor, Processor Power Module, system board,
memory board, and DIMMs. Refer to “Turning Off the Server” later in this chapter for complete
instructions.
IMPORTANT: It is not necessary to turn off the server to replace hot-pluggable devices, such as
PCI Hot Plug power supplies or hot-pluggable fans.
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Before beginning any of the removal and replacement procedures for non-hot-pluggable
devices:
1. Press the Power On/Standby switch to Standby. This places the server in Standby mode,
thereby disabling the main power supply output and providing auxiliary power (+5V) to
the server. Standby does not disable main input power.
2. Verify that the system LED on the front panel, near the Power On/Standby switch, is off
and that the fan noise stops.
3. Disconnect all power cords from the server to disable all power to the server.
4. For some removal and replacement procedures, you must remove the server from the rack
and place it on a sturdy table or workbench. Refer to the Compaq ProLiant 8500 Setup
and Installation Guide for instructions.
Weight Warning
WARNING The Compaq ProLiant 8500 weighs 62 kilograms (137 pounds) when fully
assembled. To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment:
Rack Warnings
42-62 kg
93-137 lb
■ Observe local health and safety requirements and guidelines for manual material
handling.
■ Obtain adequate assistance to lift and stabilize the product during installation or
removal.
■ Remove all pluggable modules and power supplies to reduce the overall weight of
the product.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment, be sure that:
■ The leveling jacks are extended to the floor.
■ The full weight of the rack rests on the leveling jacks.
■ The stabilizers are attached to the rack if it is a single-rack installation.
■ The racks are coupled together in multiple-rack installations.
■ Only one component is extended at a time. A rack may become unstable if more than one
component is extended for any reason.
Server Warnings and Precautions
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from electric shock and hazardous energy
levels, only authorized service technicians should attempt to repair this equipment. Improper
repairs could create conditions that are hazardous.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hazardous energy or damage to the
equipment when working on energized servers:
■ Remove all watches, rings, and any other loose-fitting jewelry.
■ Do not use conductive tools inside the server that could bridge live parts.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment:
■ Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important safety
feature.
■ Plug the power cord into a grounded electrical outlet that is easily accessible at all times.
■ Install the power supply before connecting the power cord to the power supply.
■ Unplug the power cord before removing the power supply from the server.
■ If the system has multiple power supplies, disconnect power from the system by
unplugging all power cords from the power supplies.
Removal and Replacement Procedures 2-5
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the internal system
components to cool before touching them.
CAUTION: Because the Compaq ProLiant 8500 server does not have safety interlocks, it is
possible for a unit to be operated without the cover and air baffles properly installed. This could
cause thermal damage in the system and may void your warranty. The rack-mountable
Compaq ProLiant 8500 server should always be operated with the system unit cover on. Proper
cooling will not be achieved if the system unit cover is removed for extended periods of time.
CAUTION: Protect the server from power fluctuations and temporary interruptions with a
regulating uninterruptible power supply (UPS). This device protects the hardware from damage
caused by power surges and voltage spikes and keeps the system in operation during a power
failure.
IMPORTANT: The installation of options and servicing of this product shall be performed by individuals
who are knowledgeable of the procedures, precautions, and hazards associated with equipment
containing hazardous energy circuits.
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Compaq ProLiant 8500 Server
In Compaq ProLiant 8500 servers, options, and accessories are easily accessed through a sliding
top access panel and three removable modules: the processor and memory module, the media
module, and the I/O module. See Figure 2-1, Figure 2-2, Table 2-1, and Table 2-2 for
identification of these modules and other components.
1
2
5
4
3
Figure 2-1. Compaq ProLiant 8500 server – front view
Table 2-1
Front Components
ItemDescription
Processor and memory module
Media module
24X Max IDE CD-ROM drive
Figure 2-2. Compaq ProLiant 8500 server – rear view
Server Modules
The Compaq ProLiant 8500 server chassis facilitates the replacement or installation of hardware
using three removable modules and a sliding top access panel. Table 2-3 describes the contents
of the modules and how to access the components.
2
Table 2-2
Rear Components
ItemDescription
I/O module with system fans
Integrated server lift handles
Hot-pluggable power supplies
Module and Bay Components
3
Table 2-3
ModuleContentsTo Access
PCI Hot Plug expansion slotsSlide top access panel toward the front of the
server
I/O module and
system fans
Processor and
Memory Module
Configuration switchesSlide top access panel toward the front of the
server.
Fans 1 and 2Slide top access panel toward the front of the
server.
Processor (CPU) socketsRemove processor and memory module.
Processor Power ModulesRemove processor and memory module.
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