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  • Page 1 Power Systems PCIe adapters for the 9008-22L, 9009-22A, or 9223-22H...
  • Page 2 Note Before using this information and the product it supports, read the information in “Safety notices” on page v, “Notices” on page 81, the IBM Systems Safety Notices manual, G229-9054, and the IBM Environmental Notices and User Guide, Z125–5823. ®...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Verifying that the hot-plug PCI tools are installed for Linux............... 76 Checking the amount of remaining life in NVMe devices..............77 Notices........................81 Accessibility features for IBM Power Systems servers................82 Privacy policy considerations ........................83 Trademarks..............................83 Electronic emission notices........................83 Class A Notices.............................

  • Page 5: Safety Notices

    Das Produkt ist nicht für den Einsatz an Bildschirmarbeitsplätzen im Sinne § 2 der Bildschirmarbeitsverordnung geeignet. Laser safety information IBM servers can use I/O cards or features that are fiber-optic based and that utilize lasers or LEDs. Laser compliance IBM servers may be installed inside or outside of an IT equipment rack.
  • Page 6 – For racks with a DC power distribution panel (PDP), connect the customer’s DC power source to the PDP. Ensure that the proper polarity is used when attaching the DC power and DC power return wiring. • Connect any equipment that will be attached to this product to properly wired outlets. •...
  • Page 7 • 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). •...
  • Page 8 CAUTION: Removing components from the upper positions in the rack cabinet improves rack stability during relocation. Follow these general guidelines whenever you relocate a populated rack cabinet within a room or building. • Reduce the weight of the rack cabinet by removing equipment starting at the top of the rack cabinet.
  • Page 9 DANGER: 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). Stability hazard: •...
  • Page 10 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) x Power Systems: PCIe adapters for the 9008-22L, 9009-22A, or 9223-22H...
  • Page 11 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.
  • Page 12 • LIFT TOOL intended for use to assist, lift, install, remove units (load) up into rack elevations. It is not to be used loaded transporting over major ramps nor as a replacement for such designated tools like pallet jacks, walkies, fork trucks and such related relocation practices. When this is not practicable, specially trained persons or services must be used (for instance, riggers or movers).
  • Page 13 Freewheeling will cause uneven cable wrapping around winch drum, damage cable, and may cause serious injury. • This TOOL must be maintained correctly for IBM Service personnel to use it. IBM shall inspect condition and verify maintenance history before operation. Personnel reserve the right not to use TOOL if inadequate.
  • Page 14 xiv Power Systems: PCIe adapters for the 9008-22L, 9009-22A, or 9223-22H...

  • Page 15: Installing, Removing, And Replacing Pcie Adapters

    Installing PCIe adapters in the 9008-22L, 9009-22A, or 9223-22H system Find information about installing Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (PCIe) adapters in the IBM Power System L922 (9008-22L), IBM Power System S922 (9009-22A), or IBM Power System H922 (9223-22H) server. About this task Note: Installing this feature is a customer task.
  • Page 16 Procedure 1. Ensure that the required software is installed to support the new feature. See the Power Systems Prerequisites website. Important: If you are installing a PCIe3 cable adapter and want to connect a PCIe3 expansion drawer via the HMC, you must have the HMC driver 9.1.921.0 or later installed. 2.
  • Page 17 “9” on page 7. • If the system power is turned on and if the IBM i operating system controls the slot, continue with step “10” on page 8. • If your system power is turned on and if the Linux operating system controls the slot, continue with step “11”...
  • Page 18 • Look for a flashing amber LED, which identifies the unoccupied slot that was selected by using the identify function. d) Stop the system. For instructions, see Stopping a system (www.ibm.com/support/ knowledgecenter/POWER9/p9haj/crustopsys.htm). 8. If you powered the system off, complete the following steps: a) Label and disconnect the power cords from the system unit.
  • Page 19 See Figure 3 on page 5. Notes: • This system might be equipped with two or more power supplies. If the removing and replacing procedures require the system power to be turned off, ensure that all the power sources to the system are disconnected.
  • Page 20 6 Power Systems: PCIe adapters for the 9008-22L, 9009-22A, or 9223-22H...
  • Page 21 The PCI Hot-Plug Manager menu displays. For more information about the menu options in the PCI Hot-Plug Manager screen, see PCIe hot- plug manager menu (www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/POWER9/p9hak/ p9hak_hotplug_menu.htm). d) From the PCI Hot-Plug Manager menu, select Add a PCI Hot-Plug Adapter, and then press Enter.
  • Page 22 Continue with step “12” on page 11. 10. To prepare the system to install a PCIe adapter by using the IBM i operating system, complete the following steps: a) If necessary, start a System Service Tools (SST) session by typing strsst on the command line of the Main Menu and then press Enter.
  • Page 23 b) Type your service tools user ID and service tools password on the System Service Tools Sign On display, and then press Enter. c) Select Start a service tool > Hardware service manager > Packaging hardware resources (system, frames, cards). d) Type 9 (Hardware contained within package) in the System Unit field or Expansion Unit field of the unit where you are installing the PCIe adapter.
  • Page 24 In the image, the inner cable management arm tab is shown on the left side as you are facing the system from the rear. However, the cable management arm can also be installed so that the inner cable management arm tab is on the right side of the system. CAUTION: To avoid causing damage to the arm, open the cable management arm just long enough to complete these repairs.
  • Page 25 Figure 6. Releasing the mounting bracket 2) Swing the cable management arm away from the system. In the image, the inner cable management arm tab is shown on the left side as you are facing the system from the rear. However, the cable management arm can also be installed so that the inner cable management arm tab is on the right side of the system.
  • Page 26 Figure 7. Closing the cable management arm 13. If applicable, open the rack front door. 14. Open the side latches (A) and pull the latches to slide the system unit fully into the service position, until the slides click and hold the system unit securely. Ensure that the screws inside the latches are not secured to the rack.
  • Page 27 Figure 8. Releasing the side latches 15. Open the side latches (A) and pull the latches to slide the system unit fully into the service position, until the slides click and hold the system unit securely. Ensure that the screws inside the latches are not secured to the rack.
  • Page 28 Figure 9. Releasing the side latches 16. Attach the electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap. The ESD wrist strap must be connected to an unpainted metal surface until the service procedure is completed, and if applicable, until the service access cover is replaced. Attention: •...

  • Page 29: Installing A Pcie Adapter In The 9008-22L, 9009-22A, Or 9223-22H System

    Attention: Operating the system without the service access cover on for more than 10 minutes when the system power is turned on might damage the system components. Figure 10. Removing the service access cover Installing a PCIe adapter in the 9008-22L, 9009-22A, or 9223-22H system To install a PCIe adapter in the system, complete the steps in this procedure.
  • Page 30 See Figure 11 on page 16 for the location of the adapter latch. (L007) CAUTION: A hot surface nearby. (L007) Attention: Before you insert the adapter in the PCIe slot, ensure that the adapter has nothing attached to it. 6. Press the adapter firmly into its connector ensuring that it is seated. See Figure 11 on page 16.

  • Page 31: Preparing The 9008-22L, 9009-22A, Or 9223-22H System For Operation After Installing Pcie Adapter

    Preparing the 9008-22L, 9009-22A, or 9223-22H system for operation after installing PCIe adapter To prepare the system for operation after permanently removing a PCIe adapter, complete the steps in this procedure. Procedure 1. Ensure that you have the electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap on and that the ESD clip is plugged into a ground jack or connected to an unpainted metal surface.
  • Page 32 Note: If you are removing or replacing the system backplane, you must open the cable management arm. a) Release the mounting bracket from the cable management arm assembly by pressing the indentation (A) on the inner cable management arm tab. The cable management arm releases from the outer mounting bracket in the direction shown.
  • Page 33 Figure 14. Connecting the power cords 9. If the cable management arm is open, close it by completing the following steps: a) Swing the cable management arm towards the server. b) Insert the inner cable management arm tab (A) into the outer mounting bracket (B) until it clicks into place as shown.
  • Page 34 • If you are using the AIX operating system, continue with step “13” on page 20. • If you are using the IBM i operating system, continue with step “14” on page 21. • If you are using the Linux operating system, continue with step “18” on page 21.
  • Page 35 14. If you are using the IBM i operating system, return to the Hardware Resource Concurrent Maintenance display and select Power on domain. The message Power on complete is shown. 15. Did you replace a PCIe3 x8 non-volatile memory SSD NVMe adapter? •...

  • Page 36: Removing And Replacing Pcie Adapters In The System

    20. Turn off the identify LED. For instructions, see Deactivating an identify LED (www.ibm.com/support/ knowledgecenter/POWER9/p9haj/p9haj_turn_off_identify_led.htm). Removing and replacing PCIe adapters in the 9008-22L, 9009-22A, or 9223-22H system Find information about removing and replacing a Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (PCIe) adapter in the IBM Power System E950 (9040-MR9).
  • Page 37 • If the system power is turned on and if the AIX operating system controls the slot, continue with step “7” on page 27. • If the system power is turned on and if the IBM i operating system controls the slot, continue with step “8” on page 29.
  • Page 38 Use the service indicator light-emitting diodes (LEDs) to help identify the part. For instructions, see Identifying a part (www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/POWER9/p9haj/sal.htm). Use the blue identify LED on the enclosure to locate the system. Ensure that the serial number of the system matches the serial number to be serviced.
  • Page 39 If you have not yet recorded the PCIe slot details, record the slot number and location of each adapter that is being removed. Note: Adapter slots are numbered on the rear of the system. e) Stop the system. For instructions, see Stopping a system (www.ibm.com/support/ knowledgecenter/POWER9/p9haj/crustopsys.htm). 6. If you powered the system off, complete the following steps: a) Label and disconnect the power cords from the system unit.
  • Page 40 Figure 18. Removing the power cords (L003) 26 Power Systems: PCIe adapters for the 9008-22L, 9009-22A, or 9223-22H...
  • Page 41 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) b) Continue with step “10” on page 34. 7.
  • Page 42 a) You must take the PCIe adapter offline before you remove and replace a PCIe adapter when the system power is turned on (hot-plugging). Before you take an adapter offline, the devices that are attached to the adapter must be taken offline as well. This action must be done by a system administrator.
  • Page 43 Continue with step “10” on page 34. 8. To prepare to remove a PCIe adapter by using the IBM i operating system, complete the following steps: a) You must take the PCIe adapter offline before you remove and replace a PCIe adapter when the system power is turned on (hot-plugging).
  • Page 44 Ensure that any processes or applications that might use the adapter are stopped. f) To identify the location of the failed PCIe adapter by using the IBM i operating system, complete the following steps: 1) Type strsst on the command line of the Main Menu and then press Enter.
  • Page 45 Figure 20. Releasing the mounting bracket 2) Swing the cable management arm away from the system. In the image, the inner cable management arm tab is shown on the left side as you are facing the system from the rear. However, the cable management arm can also be installed so that the inner cable management arm tab is on the right side of the system.
  • Page 46 Before you hot-plug an adapter, ensure that the server or partition is at the correct level of the Linux operating system. b) Verify that the Linux, hot-plug PCI tools are installed. For instructions, see PCIe hot-plug manager menu (www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/ POWER9/p9hak/pxhak_linuxhotplugverify.htm). ®...
  • Page 47 Figure 21. Releasing the mounting bracket 2) Swing the cable management arm away from the system. In the image, the inner cable management arm tab is shown on the left side as you are facing the system from the rear. However, the cable management arm can also be installed so that the inner cable management arm tab is on the right side of the system.
  • Page 48 Where locationcode is replaced with the location you identified earlier. For example, U7879.001.DQD014E-P1-C3. The following screen is displayed. The visual indicator for the specified PCI slot has been set to the identify state. Press Enter to continue or enter x to exit. 2) Physically verify that the slot you identified is where you want to remove the adapter.
  • Page 49 Figure 22. Closing the cable management arm 12. If applicable, open the rack front door. 13. Open the side latches (A) and pull the latches to slide the system unit fully into the service position, until the slides click and hold the system unit securely. Ensure that the screws inside the latches are not secured to the rack.
  • Page 50 Figure 23. Releasing the side latches 14. Release the service access cover latch by pushing the release latch (A) in the direction shown. 15. Attach the electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap. The ESD wrist strap must be connected to an unpainted metal surface until the service procedure is completed, and if applicable, until the service access cover is replaced.

  • Page 51: Removing A Pcie Adapter From The 9008-22L, 9009-22A, Or 9223-22H System

    Attention: Operating the system without the service access cover on for more than 10 minutes when the system power is turned on might damage the system components. Figure 24. Removing the service access cover Removing a PCIe adapter from the 9008-22L, 9009-22A, or 9223-22H system To remove a PCIe adapter from the system, complete the steps in this procedure.
  • Page 52 CAUTION: A hot surface nearby. (L007) 3. Carefully grasp the adapter (B) by its top edge or tailstock, and remove the adapter from the slot. Attention: A pin on the tailstock of the adapter resembles a removable screw. Do not remove this pin.

  • Page 53: Replacing A Pcie Adapter In The 9008-22L, 9009-22A, Or 9223-22H System

    4. Place the adapter, component-side up, on a flat, antistatic surface. 5. Choose from the followings options: • If the system power is turned off or if the system power is turned on and you are using the IBM i operating system, continue with step “11” on page 39.
  • Page 54 CAUTION: A hot surface nearby. (L007) Attention: Before you insert the adapter in the PCIe slot, ensure that the adapter has nothing attached to it. b) Press the adapter firmly into its connector ensuring that it is seated. See the following figure. c) To lock the adapter in its slot, rotate the adapter latch (B) in the direction that is shown.

  • Page 55: Preparing The System For Operation

    Preparing the 9008-22L, 9009-22A, or 9223-22H system for operation after removing and replacing a PCIe adapter To prepare the system for operation after permanently removing a PCIe adapter, complete the steps in this procedure. Procedure 1. Ensure that you have the electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap on and that the ESD clip is plugged into a ground jack or connected to an unpainted metal surface.
  • Page 56 Figure 28. Placing the system into the operating position 5. Push the system unit (B) back into the rack until both release latches of the system unit lock into position. Secure the cable management arm with hook-and-loop fasteners around the back side of the cable management arm, but not around the cables.
  • Page 57 Figure 29. Releasing the cable management arm b) Swing the cable management arm away from the system. In the image, the inner cable management arm tab is shown on the left side as you are facing the system from the rear. However, the cable management arm can also be installed so that the inner cable management arm tab is on the right side of the system.
  • Page 58 Figure 30. Connecting the power cords 10. If the cable management arm is open, close it by completing the following steps: a) Swing the cable management arm towards the server. b) Insert the inner cable management arm tab (A) into the outer mounting bracket (B) until it clicks into place as shown.
  • Page 59 • If you are using the AIX operating system, continue with step “14” on page 45. • If you are using the IBM i operating system, continue with step “16” on page 46. • If you are using the Linux operating system, continue with step “20” on page 47.
  • Page 60 Press the F10 key to exit the diagnostic program. g) Continue with step “21” on page 47. 16. If you are using the IBM i operating system, return to the Hardware Resource Concurrent Maintenance display and select Power on domain.

  • Page 61: Permanently Removing A Pcie Adapter From The System

    • If you installed the part for any other reason, verify the installed part. For instructions, see https:// www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/POWER9/p9haj/pxhaj_hsmverify.htm (www.ibm.com/ support/knowledgecenter/POWER9/p9haj/pxhaj_hsmverify.htm). 22. Turn off the identify LED. For instructions, see Deactivating an identify LED (www.ibm.com/support/ knowledgecenter/POWER9/p9haj/p9haj_turn_off_identify_led.htm). 23. If you replaced a Fibre Channel adapter, the customer might need to update the Fibre Channel SAS path to the external storage subsystems with the new WWPN number or numbers.

  • Page 62: Preparing The System

    Preparing the 9008-22L, 9009-22A, or 9223-22H system to permanently remove a PCIe adapter To prepare the system to permanently remove a PCIe adapter from the system, complete the steps in this procedure. Procedure 1. Take appropriate precautions for avoiding electric shock and for handling static-sensitive devices. For more information, see “Avoiding electric shock”...
  • Page 63 5. If you have not yet recorded the PCIe slot details, record the slot number and location of each adapter that is being removed. Note: Adapter slots are numbered on the rear of the system. 6. Stop the system. For instructions, see Stopping a system (www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/ POWER9/p9haj/crustopsys.htm). 7. Label and disconnect the power cords from the system unit.
  • Page 64 • This system might be equipped with two or more power supplies. If the removing and replacing procedures require the system power to be turned off, ensure that all the power sources to the system are disconnected. • The power cord (B) is fastened to the system with hook-and-loop fastener (A). If you are placing the system in a service position after you disconnect the power cords, ensure that you unstrap the fastener.
  • Page 65 Installing, removing, and replacing PCIe adapters in the 9008-22L, 9009-22A, or 9223-22H system 51...
  • Page 66 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) 8. Label and disconnect all of the cables or transceivers that are attached to the adapter you plan to remove.
  • Page 67 Figure 34. Closing the cable management arm 10. If applicable, open the rack front door. 11. Open the side latches (A) and pull the latches to slide the system unit fully into the service position, until the slides click and hold the system unit securely. Ensure that the screws inside the latches are not secured to the rack.
  • Page 68 Figure 35. Releasing the side latches 12. Attach the electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap. The ESD wrist strap must be connected to an unpainted metal surface until the service procedure is completed, and if applicable, until the service access cover is replaced. Attention: •...

  • Page 69: Permanently Removing A Pcie Adapter From The 9008-22L, 9009-22A, Or 9223-22H System

    Attention: Operating the system without the service access cover on for more than 10 minutes when the system power is turned on might damage the system components. Figure 36. Removing the service access cover Permanently removing a PCIe adapter from the 9008-22L, 9009-22A, or 9223-22H system To permanently remove a PCIe adapter from the system, complete the steps in this procedure.
  • Page 70 CAUTION: A hot surface nearby. (L007) 3. Carefully grasp the adapter (B) by its top edge or tailstock, and remove the adapter from the slot. Attention: A pin on the tailstock of the adapter resembles a removable screw. Do not remove this pin.

  • Page 71: Preparing The System For Operation

    Figure 38. Installing a filler in a PCIe adapter slot in a 9008-22L, 9009-22A, or 9223-22H system Preparing the 9008-22L, 9009-22A, or 9223-22H system for operation after permanently removing a PCIe adapter To prepare the system for operation after permanently removing a PCIe adapter, complete the steps in this procedure.
  • Page 72 Figure 39. Installing the service access cover 4. Unlock the blue rail safety latches (A) by pushing them inward. Ensure that the cable management arms can move freely. Ensure that the cables at the rear of the unit do not catch or bind as you push the unit into the operating position. 58 Power Systems: PCIe adapters for the 9008-22L, 9009-22A, or 9223-22H...
  • Page 73 Figure 40. Placing the system into the operating position 5. Push the system unit (B) back into the rack until both release latches of the system unit lock into position. Secure the cable management arm with hook-and-loop fasteners around the back side of the cable management arm, but not around the cables.
  • Page 74 Figure 41. Releasing the cable management arm b) Swing the cable management arm away from the system. In the image, the inner cable management arm tab is shown on the left side as you are facing the system from the rear. However, the cable management arm can also be installed so that the inner cable management arm tab is on the right side of the system.
  • Page 75 Figure 42. Connecting the power cords 9. If the cable management arm is open, close it by completing the following steps: a) Swing the cable management arm towards the server. b) Insert the inner cable management arm tab (A) into the outer mounting bracket (B) until it clicks into place as shown.

  • Page 76: Related Procedures For Installing And Removing Pcie Adapters

    11. Start the system. For instructions, see Starting a system (www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/ POWER9/p9haj/crustartsys.htm). 12. Place the removed adapter in a safe place. 13. Turn off the identify LED. For instructions, see Deactivating an identify LED (www.ibm.com/support/ knowledgecenter/POWER9/p9haj/p9haj_turn_off_identify_led.htm). Related procedures for installing and removing PCIe adapters Find procedures that are related to installing and removing PCIe adapters.
  • Page 77 • 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. • Do not open or service any power supply assembly.

  • Page 78: Handling Static-Sensitive Devices

    Updating the worldwide port name for a new 5735 IOA If you exchange a 5735 Fibre Channel input/output adapter (IOA), the IBM external storage subsystem must be updated to use the worldwide port name (WWPN) of the new 5735 IOA. Any SAN hardware that uses the WWPN zoning might also need updating.
  • Page 79 adapter installed in the system, then you must exchange the tall tailstock that was shipped on the replacement card with the low-profile tailstock from the failed card. Note: A Phillips screwdriver is required to complete the procedure. To remove and replace a PCIe adapter tailstock, choose from the following options: •...
  • Page 80 To remove the SFP transceivers, complete the following steps: a) Place the card flat on a static-protective surface. b) Open the latch (A) by rotating it down and away from the card as shown in Figure 45 on page 66. c) Slide the transceiver (B) out of the adapter hardware.
  • Page 81 Figure 46. Removing the high-profile tailstock from a new PCIe adapter 9. If the new adapter is a 4-Port 10/100/1000 Base-TX PCIe adapter, see “4” on page 65 for removing the tailstock and then return here. 10. If the new adapter is an Ethernet or Fibre Channel adapter, see “5” on page 65 for removing the tailstock and then return here.
  • Page 82 Figure 47. Attaching the low-profile tailstock to a PCIe adapter 15. If the new adapter is a 4-Port 10/100/1000 Base-TX PCI Express adapter, first engage the tailstock with the tabs on the card hardware. After the tailstock is attached, secure the tailstock with its screw. 16.

  • Page 83: Pcie Hot-Plug Manager Access For Aix

    Figure 48. Replacing SFP transceivers in the adapter 17. Put the failed PCIe adapter in the shipping material and return it. What to do next Return to the procedure that sent you here. PCIe hot-plug manager access for AIX Find information about how to service PCIe adapters with the system power on in AIX. The instructions for servicing PCIe adapters with the system power on in AIX refer you to these procedures when it is appropriate to perform them.
  • Page 84 2. At the command line, type smitty. 3. Select Devices. 4. Select PCI Hot Plug Manager and press Enter. The PCI Hot-Plug Manager menu displays. For details about the menu options in the PCI Hot-Plug Manager screen, see “PCI hot-plug manager menu”...

  • Page 85: Installing The Aix Device Driver Software

    • If you receive a warning indicating that needed device packages are not installed, the system administrator must install the specified packages before you can configure or diagnose the adapter. • If you receive a failure message indicating a hardware error, the problem might be either the adapter or the PCI slot.
  • Page 86 Procedure 1. Log in to the system unit as root user. 2. Insert the media containing the device driver software (for example, the CD) into the media device. If your system does not have a CD-ROM drive, refer to your system documentation for performing a Network Installation Management (NIM) installation.

  • Page 87: Installing Or Replacing A Pcie Adapter With The System Power Turned On In A Virtual I/O Server

    • If you are installing a new adapter, ensure that you have the software required to support the new adapter and determine whether there are any existing PTF prerequisites to install. For information about software prerequisites, see the IBM Prerequisite website (http://www-912.ibm.com/e_dir/ eServerPrereq.nsf).
  • Page 88 c. Finish the adapter installation task in diagmenu. 4. Enter cfgdev to configure the device for the Virtual I/O Server. Results If you are installing a PCIe, Fibre Channel adapter, it is now ready to be attached to a SAN and have LUNs assigned to the Virtual I/O Server for virtualization.
  • Page 89 If the adapter supports physical volumes that are in use by a client logical partition, then You can perform steps on the client logical partition before unconfiguring the storage adapter. For instructions, see “Preparing the client logical partitions” on page 75. For example, the adapter might be in use because the physical volume was used to create a virtual target device, or it might be part of a volume group used to create a virtual target device.

  • Page 90: Verifying That The Hot-Plug Pci Tools Are Installed For Linux

    You do not have redundant Virtual I/O Server Shut down the client logical partition. logical partitions. For systems that are managed by the HMC, see Stopping a system (www.ibm.com/support/ knowledgecenter/POWER9/p9haj/ stopsyshmc.htm). Verifying that the hot-plug PCI tools are installed for Linux Find information about using the hot-plug PCI tools for a PCI adapter installed in a system with a Linux operating system.

  • Page 91: Checking The Amount Of Remaining Life In Nvme Devices

    Learn how to use operating system commands to find the amount of remaining life in an NVMe device. Using the operating system commands The AIX, IBM i, and Linux operating systems have commands that you can use to determine the amount of life that is remaining in an NVMe device.
  • Page 92 Find information about using the IBM i operating system to find the amount of remaining life in an NVMe device. About this task To find the amount of remaining life in an NVMe device by using the IBM i operating system, complete the steps in this procedure. Procedure 1.
  • Page 93 Note: Failure of IBM NVMe devices is covered in the standard warranty and during the maintenance period only for devices that have not reached the maximum number of write cycles. Devices that reach this limit might fail to operate according to specifications and must be replaced. This replacement cost is not covered under the standard warranty or during the maintenance period.
  • Page 94 NVMe device at your earliest convenience. Note: Failure of IBM NVMe devices is covered in the standard warranty and during the maintenance period only for devices that have not reached the maximum number of write cycles. Devices that reach this limit might fail to operate according to specifications and must be replaced.

  • Page 95: 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 96: Accessibility Features For Ibm Power Systems Servers

    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.

  • Page 97: Privacy Policy Considerations

    Contact the vendor for accessibility information about its products. Related accessibility information In addition to standard IBM help desk and support websites, IBM has a TTY telephone service for use by deaf or hard of hearing customers to access sales and support services:...
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