Bulk Power Controller (Bpc) - IBM pSeries 690 Service Manual

6. Move the BPR Lock/Unlock switch to lock (power switch to the left).
7. Press the white Service Complete button on the UEPO switch to indicate completion of this
procedure, if this repair was completed during a system outage, bring the system back up.

Bulk Power Controller (BPC)

The BPC is located immediately above the top BPR.
Attention: This service procedure may produce other power error code(s) (101x xxxx) between the time
the Start Service button is pressed and the Service Complete button is pressed, during concurrent
repair. If normal system operation continues, as described by this procedure, ignore these error codes.
Removal
Attention: The BPC unit weighs approximately 3.18 kg (7 lbs).
1. Locate the BPC to be replaced.
2. Note the state of the BPC LEDs.
3. Press the green Start Service button on the UEPO switch.
4. Proceed only if the ENBL (Good) LED goes off or the repair has been scheduled (System outage -
EPO off),
5. Check the ENBL LED for all the BPRs (LED on right side of FRU) on same BPA side. For each BPR
that has this LED in the ON state, manually slide the power switches to the right.
Attention: Do not switch off units where this LED is already off.
6. Verify that all cables are labeled for plug location and then unplug the cables from the BPC.
7. Loosen the left and right fasteners using the torque tool (part number 6422789). Slide the unit out of
the slot.
Replacement
Attention: Before proceeding, make sure that all the BPR ENBL LEDs are OFF. For each BPR that has
this LED in the ON state, manually slide the power switches to the right. Do not switch off units where this
LED is already off.
Attention: Make sure that the UEPO bypass switch on the BPC is in the BYPASS position.
1. Slowly slide the BPC into the slot and carefully seat the BPC against the backplane.
2. Tighten the left and right fasteners with the torque tool.
3. Plug all cables to the BPC, ensuring that the plug location and the cable label agree.
4. Manually move any BPR power switches that are to the right (OFF) position, to the left (ON) position.
5. Move the UEPO bypass switch to the NORMAL position.
6. Press the white Service Complete button on the UEPO switch to indicate completion of this
procedure. The BPA automatically configures as it powers on.
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