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  • Page 1 Power Systems Installing the IBM Power System S821LC (8001-12C)
  • Page 3 Power Systems Installing the IBM Power System S821LC (8001-12C)
  • Page 4 Note Before using this information and the product it supports, read the information in “Safety notices” on page v, “Notices” on page 103, the IBM Systems Safety Notices manual, G229-9054, and the IBM Environmental Notices and User Guide, Z125–5823. ™...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    SMC quad-port NVMe Host Bus Adapter features ....1 (PEX9733) PCIe3.0 x8 LP with cables (FC Installing the IBM Power System S821LC (8001-12C) EKAG and EKEG) . . 51 system .
  • Page 6 Service and operating positions for 8001-12C . . 97 Class B Notices . . 110 Placing an 8001-12C system into the service Terms and conditions . . 113 position . 97 Power Systems: Installing the IBM Power System S821LC (8001-12C)

  • Page 7: Safety Notices

    Electrical voltage and current from power, telephone, and communication cables are hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: v If IBM supplied the power cord(s), connect power to this unit only with the IBM provided power cord. Do not use the IBM provided power cord for any other product.
  • Page 8 Rack-mounted devices are not to be used as shelves or work spaces. Do not place objects on top of rack-mounted devices. In addition, do not lean on rack mounted devices and do not use them to stabilize your body position (for example, when working from a ladder). Power Systems: Installing the IBM Power System S821LC (8001-12C)
  • Page 9 v Each rack cabinet might have more than one power cord. – For AC powered racks, be sure to disconnect all power cords in the rack cabinet when directed to disconnect power during servicing. – For racks with a DC power distribution panel (PDP), turn off the circuit breaker that controls the power to the system unit(s), or disconnect the customer’s DC power source, when directed to disconnect power during servicing.
  • Page 10 DANGER: Hazardous voltage, current, or energy levels are present inside any component that has this label attached. Do not open any cover or barrier that contains this label. (L001) (L002) viii Power Systems: Installing the IBM Power System S821LC (8001-12C)
  • Page 11 DANGER: Rack-mounted devices are not to be used as shelves or work spaces. (L002) (L003) Safety notices...
  • Page 12 DANGER: Multiple power cords. The product might be equipped with multiple AC power cords or multiple DC power cables. To remove all hazardous voltages, disconnect all power cords and power cables. (L003) (L007) CAUTION: A hot surface nearby. (L007) (L008) Power Systems: Installing the IBM Power System S821LC (8001-12C)
  • Page 13 Exchange only with the IBM-approved part. Recycle or discard the battery as instructed by local regulations. In the United States, IBM has a process for the collection of this battery. For information, call 1-800-426-4333. Have the IBM part number for the battery unit available when you call. (C003)
  • Page 14 (C048) Power and cabling information for NEBS (Network Equipment-Building System) GR-1089-CORE The following comments apply to the IBM servers that have been designated as conforming to NEBS (Network Equipment-Building System) GR-1089-CORE: Power Systems: Installing the IBM Power System S821LC (8001-12C)
  • Page 15 The equipment is suitable for installation in the following: v Network telecommunications facilities v Locations where the NEC (National Electrical Code) applies The intrabuilding ports of this equipment are suitable for connection to intrabuilding or unexposed wiring or cabling only. The intrabuilding ports of this equipment must not be metallically connected to the interfaces that connect to the OSP (outside plant) or its wiring.
  • Page 16 Power Systems: Installing the IBM Power System S821LC (8001-12C)

  • Page 17: Installing And Configuring Power8 Processor-Based Systems And System Features

    (Publication number: SC27-6601-00) that is available from the IBM Publications Center (http://www-05.ibm.com/e-business/linkweb/publications/servlet/pbi.wss). This bulletin provides a list of the key IBM system installation activities and a list of activities that might be billable. Installing the IBM Power System S821LC (8001-12C) system Learn how to install, cable, and set up your 8001-12C system.

  • Page 18: Determining And Marking The Location In The Rack For The 8001-12C System

    If you have incorrect, missing, or damaged parts, consult any of the following resources: v Your IBM reseller. v IBM Rochester manufacturing automated information line at 1-800-300-8751 (United States only). v The Directory of worldwide contacts website http://www.ibm.com/planetwide. Select your location to view the service and support contact information.

  • Page 19: Attaching The Rails To The System Chassis And To The Rack

    Figure 1. Removing the filler panels 4. Determine to place the system in the rack. Record the EIA location. 5. Facing the front of the rack and working from the right side, use tape, a marker, or pencil to mark the lower hole of each EIA unit.
  • Page 20 Do not install mismatched hardware by using washers or spacers. If you do not have the correct rails and fittings for your rack, contact your IBM reseller. Note: The system requires 1 EIA rack unit (1U) of space.

  • Page 21: Installing The System Into The Rack And Connecting And Routing Power Cables

    a. On the left side of the system, align the metal tabs on the left side of the system chassis with the square holes on the left chassis slide rail. Slide the chassis slide rail toward the front of the rack until the chassis slide rail clicks into place.
  • Page 22 Figure 2. Placing the system into the operating position 7. Secure the system to the rack by screwing a screw through the handles on each side of the system chassis. 8. Plug the power cords into the power supplies. Power Systems: Installing the IBM Power System S821LC (8001-12C)
  • Page 23 Figure 3. Plugging the power cords into the power supplies 9. Attach all cables to the rear of the server. Figure 4. Rear ports Table 1. Input and output ports Identifier Description USB 2.0 used for keyboard and mouse. Certain USB drives might be too wide to fit properly into the USB ports on the rear of the system.

  • Page 24: Completing Server Setup

    3. You can receive important technical information and updates for specific IBM Support tools and resources by subscribing to receive updates. To subscribe to receive updates, complete the following steps: a.
  • Page 25 You can plug SATA drive on module (DOM) drives directly into the system backplane. Up to two SATA DOM drives can be installed. Use the two orange SATA connectors. SAS Drives With system feature codes EKB1 or EKB2, and by using SATA/SAS RAID adapters, the 8001-12C system can support up to four SATA/SAS drives.

  • Page 26: Installing A Front Drive In The 8001-12C System

    Installing a front drive in the 8001-12C system Follow these steps to install a front drive in the IBM Power System S821LC (8001-12C) system. Before you begin You can install SATA and SAS front drives with the system powered on and running.
  • Page 27 4. For 3.5-inch drives, remove the plastic filler from the carrier. For 2.5-inch drives in a 3.5-inch opening, there is a 2.5-inch tool-less drive carrier. 5. Install a drive into the tray. Orient the drive such that the connectors are pointing to the rear of the drive.
  • Page 28 Important: Ensure that the drive is fully seated and is all the way into the system. 7. Lock the drive bay handle (A) by pushing in the handle release as shown in Figure 11 on page 13. Power Systems: Installing the IBM Power System S821LC (8001-12C)
  • Page 29 Figure 11. Disk drive lock detail 8. If you installed an NVMe drive, power the system back on. For instructions, see “Starting the 8001-12C, 8001-22C, 8005-12N, or 8005-22N system” on page 88. 9. Configure the installed drive for your environment. After you insert the new drive, you need to rescan for the device.

  • Page 30: Installing A Drive On Module In The 8001-12C System

    Installing a drive on module in the 8001-12C system Learn how to install a drive on module (DOM) in the IBM Power System S821LC (8001-12C) system. Before you begin Power off the system and place it in the service position. For instructions, see “Preparing the 8001-12C or 8005-12N system to remove and replace internal parts”...
  • Page 31 Figure 12. Installing a DOM 3. Prepare the system for operation. For instructions, see “Preparing the 8001-12C or 8005-12N system for operation after you remove and replace internal parts” on page 87. 4. Configure the installed drive for your environment. After you insert the new drive, you need to rescan for the device.

  • Page 32: Installing A Graphics Processing Unit In The 8001-12C System

    Installing a graphics processing unit in the 8001-12C system Follow these steps to install a graphics processing unit in the IBM Power System S821LC (8001-12C) system. Before you begin Power off the system and place it in the service position. For instructions, see “Preparing the 8001-12C or 8005-12N system to remove and replace internal parts”...
  • Page 33 4. Place the PCIe adapter riser on an ESD surface, with the riser up. 5. Plug the GPU (A) into the PCIe adapter riser (B) as shown in Figure 14. Secure the GPU tailstock with one or two screws as needed. Figure 14.
  • Page 34 8. Plug the GPU power cable into the system backplane as shown in Figure 16. Ensure that the cable latch clip snaps into place on the connector. Figure 16. Plugging the GPU power cable into the system backplane Power Systems: Installing the IBM Power System S821LC (8001-12C)

  • Page 35: Installing Memory In The 8001-12C System

    Learn how to install memory in the IBM Power System S821LC (8001-12C) system. Placement rules for memory in the 8001-12C or 8001-22C system Learn about the configurations and rules that apply to adding memory to the IBM Power System S821LC (8001-12C) or the IBM Power System S822LC for Big Data (8001-22C) system.

  • Page 36: Installing Memory In The 8001-12C System

    Figure 17. Memory slot locations and plugging sequence Installing memory in the 8001-12C system Learn how to install memory in the IBM Power System S821LC (8001-12C) system. Before you begin Power off the system and place it in the service position. For instructions, see “Preparing the 8001-12C or 8005-12N system to remove and replace internal parts”...
  • Page 37 Figure 18. Removing the processor air baffle 4. Push the DIMM locking tabs away from the socket. 5. Insert the memory DIMM. a. Grasp the memory DIMM along its edges and align it with the slot on the system backplane. Attention: Memory is keyed to prevent it from being installed incorrectly.
  • Page 38 6. If you removed the system processor air baffle, replace it. Insert the edge of the baffle into the fan support. Then, carefully press the baffle down into place. Figure 20. Installing the processor air baffle Power Systems: Installing the IBM Power System S821LC (8001-12C)

  • Page 39: Installing A Pcie Adapter In The 8001-12C System

    PCIe adapter placement rules and slot priorities for the 8001-12C or 8005-12N system Find information about the placement rules and slot priorities for the Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (PCIe) adapters that are supported for the IBM Power System S821LC (8001-12C) or the IBM CS821 (8005-12N). PCIe slot descriptions The 8001-12C and 8005-12N systems provide PCIe generation 3 slots.
  • Page 40 Dual RJ45 Ports (Adapter FRU number: AOC-STGS-I2T) v PCIe2.1 x8 v Short, low-profile v Direct Cache Access (DCA) to avoid cache misses v TCP/UDP Segmentation Offload v OS support: Linux operating systems Power Systems: Installing the IBM Power System S821LC (8001-12C)
  • Page 41 Table 7. PCIe adapters supported in the 8001-12C or 8005-12N system (continued) Maximum number 8001-12C (slot 8005-12N (slot of adapters Feature code Description priority) priority) supported EKA1 Cavium (Qlogic) BCM57840 3, 4, 5 4-port SFP+ 10 Gb Ethernet Adapter PCIe3.0 x8 LP (Adapter FRU number: AOC-STG-B4S) v PCIe3 x8...
  • Page 42 HBA PCIe3.0 x8 LP Adapter (Adapter FRU number: AOC-SAS3-9300-8E) v PCIe3 x8 v Short, low-profile v Supports 122 devices (HBA only) v Port independent auto-negotiation v OS support: Linux operating systems Power Systems: Installing the IBM Power System S821LC (8001-12C)
  • Page 43 Table 7. PCIe adapters supported in the 8001-12C or 8005-12N system (continued) Maximum number 8001-12C (slot 8005-12N (slot of adapters Feature code Description priority) priority) supported EKAE PCIe3 x8 Dual-port Internal 2, 3, 4, 5 NVMe Host Bus Adapter (Adapter FRU number: AOC-K-SLG3-2E4S-IB001 and AOC-K-SLG3-2E4B-IB001) v PCIe3 x8...
  • Page 44 Gb/s and 100 GbE Dual-port QSFP28 PCIe3.0 x16 LP (Adapter FRU number: AOC-MCX456A-ECAT-IB001) v PCIe3 x16 v Short, with full-height tailstock v Virtual Protocol Interconnect (VPI) v OS support: Linux operating systems Power Systems: Installing the IBM Power System S821LC (8001-12C)
  • Page 45 Table 7. PCIe adapters supported in the 8001-12C or 8005-12N system (continued) Maximum number 8001-12C (slot 8005-12N (slot of adapters Feature code Description priority) priority) supported EKAM Mellanox MCX415A-CCAT 4, 5 ConnectX-4 EN 100 GbE Single-port QSFP28 PCIe3.0 x16 LP (Adapter FRU number: AOC-MCX415A-CCAT-IB001) v PCIe3 x16 v Short, with full-height...
  • Page 46 PCIe3 1.6 TB NVMe Flash 2, 3, 4, 5 Adapter (Adapter FRU number: HDS-AVM- HUSPR3216AHP301) v PCIe3 x4 v Short, low-profile v 1.6 TB of low latency flash memory v OS support: Linux operating systems Power Systems: Installing the IBM Power System S821LC (8001-12C)

  • Page 47: Pcie Adapter Information By Feature Type For The 8001-12C Or 8005-12N

    Find information about the Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (PCIe) adapters that are supported for the IBM Power System S821LC (8001-12C) or the IBM CS821 (8005-12N). The table shows the available adapters by feature code (FC), description, adapter FRU number, and provides a link to more details for each adapter.

  • Page 48: Gb/S Eight-Port Sas Internal Hba Adapter (Adapter Fru Number: Aoc-S3008L-L8E-P)

    Broadcom 3008 I/O processor with Fusion-MPT (Message Passing Technology) for optimum performance and a PCI Express host interface for increased bandwidth. The 12 Gb/s Eight-Port SAS Internal HBA Adapter supports 122 devices as a HBA in IT mode. Power Systems: Installing the IBM Power System S821LC (8001-12C)
  • Page 49 AOC-S3008L-L8e-P (Designed to comply with RoHS requirement) I/O bus architecture PCIe3 x8 Slot requirement For details about slot priorities and placement rules, see PCIe adapter placement rules and slot priorities (http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/POWER8/p8eab/ p8eab_mtm_pciplacement.htm) and select the system you are working on. Supported Systems POWER8 processor-based systems Voltage 3.3 V, 12 V...

  • Page 50: Pcie3 X4 Intel X550 10Gbase-T Converged Network Adapter With Dual Rj45 Ports (Fc Eka0)

    IBM Prerequisite website (www-912.ibm.com/e_dir/eServerPrereq.nsf) v IBM SSIC (System Storage Interoperation Center) (http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/support/storage/ ssic/interoperability.wss) v The latest version of the device driver or iprutils can be downloaded from the IBM Service and Productivity Tools website. (http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/sas/f/lopdiags/ home.html) v For support details, see the Linux Alert website. (www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/sas/f/ lopdiags/info/LinuxAlerts.html)

  • Page 51: Cavium (Qlogic) Bcm57840 4-Port Sfp+ 10 Gb Ethernet Adapter Pcie3.0 X8 Lp (Fc Eka1)

    – Ubuntu 14.04.5, or later – For support details, see the Linux Alert website (www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/sas/f/ lopdiags/info/LinuxAlerts.html). – The latest version of the device driver or iprutils can be downloaded from the IBM Service and Productivity Tools website(http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/sas/f/lopdiags/ home.html). – The latest version of enabling libraries and utilities may be downloaded from Fix Central(http://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral/).
  • Page 52 Maximum number For details about the maximum number of adapters that are supported, see PCIe adapter placement rules and slot priorities (http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/POWER8/ p8eab/p8eab_mtm_pciplacement.htm) and select the system you are working on. Power Systems: Installing the IBM Power System S821LC (8001-12C)

  • Page 53: Intel 82599Es Ethernet Converged Network Adapter X520-Da2 Dual-Port 10G/1G Sfp+ Pcie2.0 X8 Lp (Fc Eka2)

    – Ubuntu 14.04.5, or later – For support details, see the Linux Alert website (www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/sas/f/ lopdiags/info/LinuxAlerts.html). – The latest version of the device driver or iprutils can be downloaded from the IBM Service and Productivity Tools website(http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/sas/f/lopdiags/ home.html). – The latest version of enabling libraries and utilities may be downloaded from Fix Central(http://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral/).
  • Page 54 VMDq, Next-generation VMDq (64 queues per port) and PC-SIG SR-IOV implementation Transceivers and cables FC EKC0: 3 M 10 Gb SFP+ SR Cable Fiber Active Optical Cable (AOC) FC EKC1: 3 M 10 Gb SFP+ Copper Passive Power Systems: Installing the IBM Power System S821LC (8001-12C)

  • Page 55: Intel 82575Eb Dual-Port Gigabit Ethernet Controller Pcie X4.0 Lp (Fc Eka3)

    If you are installing a new feature, ensure that you have the software that is required to support the new feature and that you determine whether any prerequisites must be met for this feature and attaching devices. To check for the prerequisites, see IBM Prerequisite website (www-912.ibm.com/e_dir/ eServerPrereq.nsf).
  • Page 56 Attributes provided Preboot eXecution Environment (PXE) support Intel I/O Acceleration Technology (I/O AT) Direct Cache Access (DCA) Low-latency interrupts Cables Supported cable length is more than 100 meters Power Systems: Installing the IBM Power System S821LC (8001-12C)

  • Page 57: Broadcom (Lsi) Megaraid 9361-8I Sas3 Controller With 8 Internal Ports (1 Gb Cache) Pcie3.0 X8 Lp With Cables (Fc Ekaa And Ekea)

    – Ubuntu 14.04.5, or later – For support details, see the Linux Alert website (www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/sas/f/ lopdiags/info/LinuxAlerts.html). – The latest version of the device driver or iprutils can be downloaded from the IBM Service and Productivity Tools website(http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/sas/f/lopdiags/ home.html). – The latest version of enabling libraries and utilities may be downloaded from Fix Central(http://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral/).
  • Page 58 Attributes provided Port independent auto-negotiation Automatically negotiates PCIe link widths Supports 1.5, 3.0, 6.0 and 12 Gb/s SAS and SATA data transfer rates Power Systems: Installing the IBM Power System S821LC (8001-12C)

  • Page 59: Smc Aoc-K-S3008L-L8I 12 Gbps Sas3/Raid 0,1 And 10 Pcie3.0 X8 Lp With Cables (Fc Ekab And Ekeb)

    – Ubuntu 14.04.5, or later – For support details, see the Linux Alert website (www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/sas/f/ lopdiags/info/LinuxAlerts.html). – The latest version of the device driver or iprutils can be downloaded from the IBM Service and Productivity Tools website(http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/sas/f/lopdiags/ home.html). – The latest version of enabling libraries and utilities may be downloaded from Fix Central(http://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral/).
  • Page 60 Supports MegaRAID Storage Manager software Supports 3.0, 6.0 and 12 Gb/s SAS and SATA data transfer rates Supports SSP, SMP, STP and SATA protocols Cables Attach any necessary cables to the add-on card Power Systems: Installing the IBM Power System S821LC (8001-12C)

  • Page 61: Broadcom (Lsi) 9300-8E Sas3 Hba Pcie3.0 X8 Lp Adapter (Fc Ekad And Eked)

    To check for the prerequisites, see IBM Prerequisite website (www-912.ibm.com/e_dir/ eServerPrereq.nsf). The adapter is supported on the following versions of the operating systems: Important: For a list of known Linux OS issues that may affect this adapter, see the IBM Power LC readme (https://ibm.biz/BdrgTZ). v Linux –...
  • Page 62 Attributes provided Port independent auto-negotiation Supports 122 devices (HBA only) Power management support Supports 3.0 Gb/s, 6.0 Gb/s and 12 Gb/s SAS and SATA data transfer rates Power Systems: Installing the IBM Power System S821LC (8001-12C)

  • Page 63: Pcie3 X8 Dual-Port Internal Nvme Host Bus Adapter (Fc Ekae And Ekee)

    – Ubuntu 14.04.5, or later – For support details, see the Linux Alert website (www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/sas/f/ lopdiags/info/LinuxAlerts.html). – The latest version of the device driver or iprutils can be downloaded from the IBM Service and Productivity Tools website(http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/sas/f/lopdiags/ home.html). – The latest version of enabling libraries and utilities may be downloaded from Fix Central(http://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral/).
  • Page 64 (http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/POWER8/ p8eab/p8eab_mtm_pciplacement.htm) and select the system you are working on. Attributes provided Four internal lanes per port and 32 Gb/s per port (PCIe3 speed) Supports two physical NVMe devices Power Systems: Installing the IBM Power System S821LC (8001-12C)

  • Page 65: Emulex Lpe16002B-M6-O Dual-Port 16 Gb Fibre Channel Card Pcie3.0 X8 Lp (Fc Ekaf)

    To check for the prerequisites, see IBM Prerequisite website (www-912.ibm.com/e_dir/ eServerPrereq.nsf). The adapter is supported on the following versions of the operating systems: Important: For a list of known Linux OS issues that may affect this adapter, see the IBM Power LC readme (https://ibm.biz/BdrgTZ). v Linux –...
  • Page 66 (http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/POWER8/ p8eab/p8eab_mtm_pciplacement.htm) and select the system you are working on. Attributes provided Auto-negotiation LDAP support Data transfer rate of 14.025 Gb/s Cables Attach any necessary cables to the add-on card. Power Systems: Installing the IBM Power System S821LC (8001-12C)

  • Page 67: Smc Quad-Port Nvme Host Bus Adapter (Pex9733) Pcie3.0 X8 Lp With Cables (Fc Ekag And Ekeg)

    To check for the prerequisites, see IBM Prerequisite website (www-912.ibm.com/e_dir/ eServerPrereq.nsf). The adapter is supported on the following versions of the operating systems: Important: For a list of known Linux OS issues that may affect this adapter, see the IBM Power LC readme (https://ibm.biz/BdrgTZ). v Linux –...
  • Page 68 For details about the maximum number of adapters that are supported, see PCIe adapter placement rules and slot priorities (http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/POWER8/ p8eab/p8eab_mtm_pciplacement.htm) and select the system you are working on. Attributes provided Supports four physical NVMe devices Power Systems: Installing the IBM Power System S821LC (8001-12C)

  • Page 69: Broadcom (Lsi) Megaraid 9361-8I Sas3

    To check for the prerequisites, see IBM Prerequisite website (www-912.ibm.com/e_dir/ eServerPrereq.nsf). The adapter is supported on the following versions of the operating systems: Important: For a list of known Linux OS issues that may affect this adapter, see the IBM Power LC readme (https://ibm.biz/BdrgTZ). v Linux –...
  • Page 70 For details about the maximum number of adapters that are supported, see PCIe adapter placement rules and slot priorities (http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/POWER8/ p8eab/p8eab_mtm_pciplacement.htm) and select the system you are working on. Attributes provided Port independent auto-negotiation Power Systems: Installing the IBM Power System S821LC (8001-12C)

  • Page 71: Nvidia Tesla K80 24 Gb Gpu Accelerator (Fc Ekaj)

    To check for the prerequisites, see IBM Prerequisite website (www-912.ibm.com/e_dir/ eServerPrereq.nsf). The adapter is supported on the following versions of the operating systems: Important: For a list of known Linux OS issues that may affect this adapter, see the IBM Power LC readme (https://ibm.biz/BdrgTZ). v Linux –...
  • Page 72 (http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/POWER8/ p8eab/p8eab_mtm_pciplacement.htm) and select the system you are working on. Attributes Dynamic Parallelism Error Correcting Codes (ECC) Memory Kepler GPU Architecture Hyper-Q Cables Attach any necessary cables to the add-on card Power Systems: Installing the IBM Power System S821LC (8001-12C)

  • Page 73: Mellanox Mcx456A-Ecat Connectx-4 Vpi Edr Ib 100 Gb/S And 100 Gbe Dual-Port Qsfp28 Pcie3.0 X16 Lp (Fc Ekal)

    To check for the prerequisites, see IBM Prerequisite website (www-912.ibm.com/e_dir/ eServerPrereq.nsf). The adapter is supported on the following versions of the operating systems: Important: For a list of known Linux OS issues that may affect this adapter, see the IBM Power LC readme (https://ibm.biz/BdrgTZ). v Linux –...
  • Page 74 (http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/POWER8/ p8eab/p8eab_mtm_pciplacement.htm) and select the system you are working on. Attributes provided EDR 100 Gb/s InfiniBand or 100 Gb/s Ethernet per port Supports 2 physical NVMe Devices Power Systems: Installing the IBM Power System S821LC (8001-12C)
  • Page 75 – Ubuntu 14.04.5, or later – For support details, see the Linux Alert website (www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/sas/f/ lopdiags/info/LinuxAlerts.html). – The latest version of the device driver or iprutils can be downloaded from the IBM Service and Productivity Tools website(http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/sas/f/lopdiags/ home.html). – The latest version of enabling libraries and utilities may be downloaded from Fix Central(http://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral/).

  • Page 76: Mellanox Mcx415A-Ccat Connectx-4 En 100 Gbe Single-Port Qsfp28 Pcie3.0 X16 Lp (Fc Ekam)

    (http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/POWER8/ p8eab/p8eab_mtm_pciplacement.htm) and select the system you are working on. Attributes provided 100 Gb/s Ethernet per port Supports two physical NVMe devices Single and dual-port options available Power Systems: Installing the IBM Power System S821LC (8001-12C)

  • Page 77: Qlogic Qle2562 Dual-Port 8 Gb Fibre Channel Adapter Pcie X8 Lp (Fc Ekap)

    To check for the prerequisites, see IBM Prerequisite website (www-912.ibm.com/e_dir/ eServerPrereq.nsf). The adapter is supported on the following versions of the operating systems: Important: For a list of known Linux OS issues that may affect this adapter, see the IBM Power LC readme (https://ibm.biz/BdrgTZ). v Linux –...
  • Page 78 For details about the maximum number of adapters that are supported, see PCIe adapter placement rules and slot priorities (http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/POWER8/ p8eab/p8eab_mtm_pciplacement.htm) and select the system you are working on. Attributes provided StarPower technology Auto-negotiation Quality of Service (QoS) Power Systems: Installing the IBM Power System S821LC (8001-12C)

  • Page 79: Qlogic Qle2692Op Dual-Port 16 Gb Fibre Channel Adapter Pcie3 X8 Lp (Fc Ekaq)

    To check for the prerequisites, see IBM Prerequisite website (www-912.ibm.com/e_dir/ eServerPrereq.nsf). The adapter is supported on the following versions of the operating systems: Important: For a list of known Linux OS issues that may affect this adapter, see the IBM Power LC readme (https://ibm.biz/BdrgTZ). v Linux –...
  • Page 80 Attributes provided Up to 1.3 million IOPS fuel high performance in AFAs and high density virtualized environments Enhanced reliability, diagnostics, and accelerated deployment powered by QLogic StarFusion technology Power Systems: Installing the IBM Power System S821LC (8001-12C)

  • Page 81: Alpha-Data Capi Adapter: Adm-Pcie Ku3 (Fc Ekat)

    To check for the prerequisites, see IBM Prerequisite website (www-912.ibm.com/e_dir/ eServerPrereq.nsf). The adapter is supported on the following versions of the operating systems: Important: For a list of known Linux OS issues that may affect this adapter, see the IBM Power LC readme (https://ibm.biz/BdrgTZ). v Linux –...
  • Page 82 Attributes provided Dual QSFP cages for high-speed optical communication including 10 and 40 Gigabit Ethernet Dual SATA Interfaces 1 GB of BPI x16 configuration flash Power Systems: Installing the IBM Power System S821LC (8001-12C)
  • Page 83 To check for the prerequisites, see IBM Prerequisite website (www-912.ibm.com/e_dir/ eServerPrereq.nsf). The adapter is supported on the following versions of the operating systems: Important: For a list of known Linux OS issues that may affect this adapter, see the IBM Power LC readme (https://ibm.biz/BdrgTZ). v Linux –...

  • Page 84: Mellanox Mcx4121A-Acat Connectx-4 Lx En 25Gbe Dual-Port Sfp28 Pcie3.0 X8 Lp (Fc Ekau)

    (http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/POWER8/ p8eab/p8eab_mtm_pciplacement.htm) and select the system you are working on. Attributes provided Low latency RDMA over Converged Ethernet Connectivity to up-to 4 independent hosts Hardware-based I/O virtualization Power Systems: Installing the IBM Power System S821LC (8001-12C)

  • Page 85: Nvidia Tesla P100 16Gb Pcie3.0 X16 Dual-Slot Fhfl With Cables (Fc Ekaz)

    To check for the prerequisites, see IBM Prerequisite website (www-912.ibm.com/e_dir/ eServerPrereq.nsf). The adapter is supported on the following versions of the operating systems: Important: For a list of known Linux OS issues that may affect this adapter, see the IBM Power LC readme. (https://ibm.biz/BdrgTZ) v Linux –...
  • Page 86 (http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/POWER8/ p8eab/p8eab_mtm_pciplacement.htm) and select the system you are working on. Attributes Pascal Architecture NVLink Kepler GPU Architecture Page Migration Engine Cables Attach any necessary cables to the add-on card Power Systems: Installing the IBM Power System S821LC (8001-12C)

  • Page 87: Intel Xl710 Ethernet Converged Network Adapter Quad-Port 10G/1G Sfp+ Pcie3.0 X8 Lp (Fc Ekfh)

    To check for the prerequisites, see IBM Prerequisite website (www-912.ibm.com/e_dir/ eServerPrereq.nsf). The adapter is supported on the following versions of the operating systems: Important: For a list of known Linux OS issues that may affect this adapter, see the IBM Power LC readme (https://ibm.biz/BdrgTZ). v Linux –...
  • Page 88 Quad SFP+ Connectors Small Packet Performance Network Virtualization Offloads including VXLAN and NVGRE Unified networking providing a single with support Transceivers and cables Supported cable length is more than 100 M Power Systems: Installing the IBM Power System S821LC (8001-12C)

  • Page 89: Pcie3 1.6 Tb Nvme Flash Adapter (Fc Ekn2)

    IBM Prerequisite website (www-912.ibm.com/e_dir/eServerPrereq.nsf) v IBM SSIC (System Storage Interoperation Center) (http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/support/storage/ ssic/interoperability.wss) v The latest version of the device driver or iprutils can be downloaded from the IBM Service and Productivity Tools website. (http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/sas/f/lopdiags/ home.html) v For support details, see the Linux Alert website. (www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/sas/f/ lopdiags/info/LinuxAlerts.html)
  • Page 90 For details about the maximum number of adapters that are supported, see PCIe adapter placement rules and slot priorities (http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/POWER8/ p8eab/p8eab_mtm_pciplacement.htm) and select the system you are working on. Attributes provided 1.6 TB of low latency flash memory Non-Volatile write buffer Power Systems: Installing the IBM Power System S821LC (8001-12C)

  • Page 91: Installing A Pcie Adapter In The 8001-12C System

    To check for the prerequisites, see IBM Prerequisite website (www-912.ibm.com/e_dir/ eServerPrereq.nsf). The adapter is supported on the following versions of the operating systems: Important: For a list of known Linux OS issues that may affect this adapter, see the IBM Power LC readme (https://ibm.biz/BdrgTZ). v Linux –...
  • Page 92 If you installed the support bracket for the PCIe adapter, fasten the special support tailstock to that bracket. 4. If the PCIe adapter to install is in positions 3, 4, or 5, you must remove the PCIe cage and riser. Power Systems: Installing the IBM Power System S821LC (8001-12C)
  • Page 93 a. If the riser contains a GPU, remove the power cable (A) from the system backplane as shown in Figure 45. Using your thumb, press the release latch on the connector to remove the cable. Figure 45. Unplugging the GPU power cable b.
  • Page 94 Insert the adapter (A) into the riser (B) as shown in Figure 47, aligning it properly and inserting it fully into the slot. Secure the adapter tail-stock with 1 or 2 screws as needed. Figure 47. Inserting an adapter into position 3 of the riser Power Systems: Installing the IBM Power System S821LC (8001-12C)
  • Page 95 Figure 48. Inserting an adapter into position 4 or 5 of the riser g. Place the PCIe adapter riser and the cards it contains into the system backplane as shown in Figure 49. 1) Ensure that the PCIe holder release pins (B) are retracted, so the arrows point into the system. 2) Use the alignment pins (A) and slots to help you properly insert the riser cards and replace the cover 3) Reset the retaining pins to secure the PCIe cage.

  • Page 96: Common Procedures For Servicing Or Installing Features In The 8001-12C Or 8005-12N

    Electrical voltage and current from power, telephone, and communication cables are hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: v If IBM supplied the power cord(s), connect power to this unit only with the IBM provided power cord. Do not use the IBM provided power cord for any other product.
  • Page 97 v The product might be equipped with multiple power cords. To remove all hazardous voltages, disconnect all power cords. – For AC power, disconnect all power cords from their AC power source. – For racks with a DC power distribution panel (PDP), disconnect the customer’s DC power source to the PDP.
  • Page 98 Attempting to move the drawer partially or completely out of the rack might cause the rack to become unstable or cause the drawer to fall out of the rack. Power Systems: Installing the IBM Power System S821LC (8001-12C)

  • Page 99: Identifying The System That Contains The Part To Replace

    Learn how to determine which system has the part you want to replace. LEDs on the 8001-12C or 8005-12N system Use this information as a guide to the LEDs on the IBM Power System S821LC (8001-12C) or the IBM CS821 (8005-12N) system.
  • Page 100 Red status LED can indicate the following states. The status LED does not work when SATA drives are directly attached to the system backplane. – Steady red indicates that the drive failed – Flashing red at 4 Hz identifies the drive Power Systems: Installing the IBM Power System S821LC (8001-12C)

  • Page 101: Identifying The 8001-12C, 8001-22C, 8005-12N, Or 8005-22N That Needs Servicing

    Use the Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) program to turn on the blue identify LED to help you find the IBM Power System S821LC (8001-12C), the IBM Power System S822LC for Big Data (8001-22C), the IBM CS821 (8005-12N), or the IBM CS822 (8005-22N) system that needs servicing.
  • Page 102 “Disconnecting the power cords from an 8001-12C, 8001-22C, 8005-12N, or 8005-22N system” on page 100. Note: The system might be equipped with redundant power supply. Before you continue with this procedure, ensure that all power to your system is disconnected. (L003) Power Systems: Installing the IBM Power System S821LC (8001-12C)

  • Page 103: Preparing The 8001-12C Or 8005-12N System For Operation After You Remove And Replace Internal Parts

    Preparing the 8001-12C or 8005-12N system for operation after you remove and replace internal parts Learn how to prepare the IBM Power System S821LC (8001-12C) or the IBM CS821 (8005-12N) system for operation after you remove and replace internal parts.

  • Page 104: Starting And Stopping The 8001-12C, 8001-22C, 8005-12N, Or 8005-22N

    Starting the 8001-12C, 8001-22C, 8005-12N, or 8005-22N system You can use the power button to start the IBM Power System S821LC (8001-12C), the IBM Power System S822LC for Big Data (8001-22C), the IBM CS821 (8005-12N), or the IBM CS822 (8005-22N) systems.
  • Page 105 Figure 53. Power switch for 8001-12C Figure 54. Power switch for 8001-22C What to do next If you press the power button and the system does not start, contact your next level of support or your service provider. Installing and configuring the system...

  • Page 106: Stopping The 8001-12C, 8001-22C, 8005-12N, Or 8005-22N System

    Stopping the 8001-12C, 8001-22C, 8005-12N, or 8005-22N system Learn how to stop the IBM Power System S821LC (8001-12C), the IBM Power System S822LC for Big Data (8001-22C), the IBM CS821 (8005-12N), or the IBM CS822 (8005-22N) systems to complete another task.

  • Page 107: Storcli Commands

    To take the device offline so that it can be removed: 1. Identify the disk to remove; for example, sda or sdb. 2. Log in as the root user. For example, to remove the sda drive, run the following command: echo 0 >...

  • Page 108: Sas3Ircu Commands

    You can also use the ledctl command from the optional ledmon package: ledctl locate=/dev/rsnvmeX To get the device serial number for verification, use the command: nvme id-ctrl /dev/nvmeX | grep -i sn Power Systems: Installing the IBM Power System S821LC (8001-12C)

  • Page 109: Sensor Readings Gui Display

    Removing and replacing a power supply in the 8001-12C, 8001-22C, 8005-12N, or 8005-22N Learn how to remove and replace power supplies in the IBM Power System S821LC (8001-12C), the IBM Power System S822LC for Big Data (8001-22C), the IBM CS821 (8005-12N), or the IBM CS822 (8005-22N) systems.
  • Page 110 Place your other hand underneath the power supply and pull the power supply out of the system and place it on an ESD mat. Figure 55. Removing a power supply from the system Power Systems: Installing the IBM Power System S821LC (8001-12C)

  • Page 111: Replacing A Power Supply In The 8001-12C, 8001-22C, 8005-12N, Or 8005-22N

    Removing and replacing covers on an 8001-12C or 8005-12N system Learn how to remove and replace the covers for an IBM Power System S821LC (8001-12C) or the IBM CS821 (8005-12N) system so that you can access the hardware parts or service the system.

  • Page 112: Installing The Service Access Cover On An 8001-12C Or 8005-12N System

    4. Lift up the front of the cover up and remove it from the system. Installing the service access cover on an 8001-12C or 8005-12N system Learn how to install the service access cover on a rack-mounted IBM Power System S821LC (8001-12C) or the IBM CS821 (8005-12N) system.

  • Page 113: Service And Operating Positions For 8001-12C

    3. Replace the two cover screws (2) at the rear of the cover. Service and operating positions for 8001-12C Learn how to place an IBM Power System S821LC (8001-12C) system into the service or operating position. Placing an 8001-12C system into the service position Learn how to place an IBM Power System S821LC (8001-12C) system into the service position.

  • Page 114: Placing An 8001-12C System Into The Operating Position

    5. Carefully set the system on a table with an appropriate ESD surface. Placing an 8001-12C system into the operating position Learn how to place an IBM Power System S821LC (8001-12C) system into the operating position. Power Systems: Installing the IBM Power System S821LC (8001-12C)
  • Page 115 About this task CAUTION: The weight of this part or unit is between 18 and 32 kg (39.7 and 70.5 lb). It takes two persons to safely lift this part or unit. (C009) Procedure 1. Using two people, one on each side of the system, lift the system from the table. 2.

  • Page 116: Power Cords

    8001-12C, 8001-22C, 8005-12N, or 8005-22N” on page 95. Power cords Learn how to disconnect and connect the power cords on IBM Power System S821LC (8001-12C), the IBM Power System S822LC for Big Data (8001-22C), the IBM CS821 (8005-12N), or the IBM CS822 (8005-22N) systems.
  • Page 117 Figure 62. Connecting the power cords to the system Installing and configuring the system...
  • Page 118 Power Systems: Installing the IBM Power System S821LC (8001-12C)

  • Page 119: Notices

    Consult your local IBM representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to an IBM product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that IBM product, program, or service may be used. Any functionally equivalent product, program, or service that does not infringe any IBM intellectual property right may be used instead.

  • Page 120: Accessibility Features For Ibm Power Systems Servers

    All IBM prices shown are IBM's suggested retail prices, are current and are subject to change without notice. Dealer prices may vary. This information is for planning purposes only. The information herein is subject to change before the products described become available.

  • Page 121: Privacy Policy Considerations

    This product uses standard navigation keys. Interface information The IBM Power Systems servers user interfaces do not have content that flashes 2 - 55 times per second. The IBM Power Systems servers web user interface relies on cascading style sheets to render content properly and to provide a usable experience.

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    IBM, the IBM logo, and ibm.com are trademarks or registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corp., registered in many jurisdictions worldwide. Other product and service names might be trademarks of IBM or other companies. A current list of IBM trademarks is available on the web at Copyright and trademark information at www.ibm.com/legal/copytrade.shtml.
  • Page 123 European Community contact: IBM Deutschland GmbH Technical Regulations, Abteilung M456 IBM-Allee 1, 71139 Ehningen, Germany Tel: +49 800 225 5426 email: halloibm@de.ibm.com Warning: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
  • Page 124 Declaration: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may need to perform practical action. Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Statement - Taiwan The following is a summary of the EMI Taiwan statement above. Power Systems: Installing the IBM Power System S821LC (8001-12C)
  • Page 125 Um dieses sicherzustellen, sind die Geräte wie in den Handbüchern beschrieben zu installieren und zu betreiben. Des Weiteren dürfen auch nur von der IBM empfohlene Kabel angeschlossen werden. IBM übernimmt keine Verantwortung für die Einhaltung der Schutzanforderungen, wenn das Produkt ohne Zustimmung von IBM verändert bzw.

  • Page 126: Class B Notices

    Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits. Proper cables and connectors are available from IBM-authorized dealers. IBM is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment.
  • Page 127 This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EU Council Directive 2014/30/EU on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility. IBM cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a non-recommended modification of the product, including the fitting of non-IBM option cards.
  • Page 128 Um dieses sicherzustellen, sind die Geräte wie in den Handbüchern beschrieben zu installieren und zu betreiben. Des Weiteren dürfen auch nur von der IBM empfohlene Kabel angeschlossen werden. IBM übernimmt keine Verantwortung für die Einhaltung der Schutzanforderungen, wenn das Produkt ohne Zustimmung von IBM verändert bzw.

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