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  • Page 1 ERserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide SA38-0613-02...
  • Page 3 ERserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide SA38-0613-02...
  • Page 4 © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation, 2002, 2003. All rights reserved. Note to U.S. Government Users -- Documentation related to restricted rights -- Use, duplication or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth is GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Before You Begin ....... . . 8 Step 1. Unpack the pSeries 670 ......8 Step 2.
  • Page 6 Installing the 8-Port async Adapter ......55 Connect the Serial Cables from the pSeries 670 to the 8-Port Async Adapters ..55...
  • Page 7 Configuring the 128-Port Async Adapter ..... . . 58 Connect the Serial Cables from the pSeries 670 to the 128-Port Async Adapters ..60 Verify that Installation is Complete by Using the HMC Interface .
  • Page 8 Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide...

  • Page 9: Safety Notices

    Safety Notices Attention: When moving or relocating certain configurations of the system, the Bulk Power Regulators (BPRs) must be removed from the top of the rack (front and rear) to ensure product stability. Specifically, removal of the BPRs in the front and rear is required in systems that have fewer than 2 I/O drawers in the rack.
  • Page 10 This unit has more than one power supply cord. Follow procedures for removal of power from the system when directed. CAUTION: Energy hazard, remove power before servicing. CAUTION: Energy hazard, remove all jewelry before servicing. viii Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide...

  • Page 11: Laser Safety Information

    CAUTION: All IBM laser modules are designed so that there is never any human access to laser radiation above a class 1 level during normal operation, user maintenance, or prescribed service conditions. Data processing environments can contain equipment transmitting on system links with laser modules that operate at greater than class 1 power levels.
  • Page 12 Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide...

  • Page 13: Data Integrity And Verification

    Data Integrity and Verification IBM computer systems contain mechanisms designed to reduce the possibility of undetected data corruption or loss. This risk, however, cannot be eliminated. Users who experience unplanned outages, system failures, power fluctuations or outages, or component failures must verify the accuracy of operations performed and data saved or transmitted by the system at or near the time of the outage or failure.
  • Page 14 Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide...

  • Page 15: About This Book

    (MAPs), error codes, removal and replacement procedures, and a parts catalog. v The Eserver pSeries 670 User’s Guide, order number SA38-0614, contains information about how to use the system, use diagnostics, use service aids, and verify system operations.

  • Page 16: Trademarks

    The following terms are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both: v AIX v AIX 5L v Eserver v pSeries v RS/6000 Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide...

  • Page 17: Chapter 1. Reference Materials

    Chapter 1. Reference Materials Note: This document may contain references to the AIX operating system. If you are using another operating system, consult the appropriate documentation for that operating system. This document may describe hardware features and functions. While the hardware supports them, the implementation of these features and functions depends on support from the operating system.
  • Page 18 AIX Documentation Library Hardware User's Guide Using the System AIX Documentation Library Application Documentation The publications listed in this section are available online. To access the online books, visit our IBM Eserver pSeries Information Center at http://publib16.boulder.ibm.com/pseries/en_US/infocenter/base. Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide...

  • Page 19: Documentation Overview

    Documentation Overview This section provides descriptions and target audience information for the Eserver pSeries and AIX 5L documentation libraries. Some of the documentation may only be available in printed form or in softcopy form. Based on the documentation content, the books are divided into the following categories: Planning, Installing and Configuring, and Using the System.
  • Page 20 AIX release. administrators softcopy AIX 5L Documentation CD AIX documentation library (system System softcopy management guides, user guides, application administrators programmer guides, commands and files references, AIX man pages, and so on). Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide...
  • Page 21 Table 3. Using the System Documentation Title Description Audience Type Hardware Management Provides information on how to install, configure, System printed and Console for pSeries Installation and use a Hardware Management Console administrators softcopy and Operations Guide (HMC). Logical partition (LPAR) tasks, such as configuring and managing partitions on multiple host servers, are included.
  • Page 22 Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide...

  • Page 23: Chapter 2. Installing The Eserver Pseries 670

    Chapter 2. Installing the Eserver pSeries 670 Use the procedures in this chapter to set up your pSeries 670. Installing the pSeries 670 can take approximately eight hours. Minimum System Configuration The minimum system configuration consists of the redundant bulk power subsystem, one processor subsystem, a media subsystem, and one I/O subsystem in the same rack, as well as access to a hardware management console for pSeries (HMC).

  • Page 24: Before You Begin

    Unpack the pSeries 670, and proceed to “Step 2. Check the Inventory”. Step 2. Check the Inventory To verify that you have all the items shipped with the pSeries 670, use the packing lists for each ship group. The contents of the pSeries 670 tool kit are as follows:...

  • Page 25: Rack Inventory

    Rack Inventory The following is a list of rack inventory items: v Front and rear door for the rack v Two power cords v Optional display and keyboard Chapter 2. Installing the pSeries 670...

  • Page 26: Step 3. Position And Level The Rack

    4. Adjust the leveling feet downward as needed until the rack is level. When the rack is level, tighten the jam nuts against the base by turning the nut clockwise (toward the bottom of the rack). Jam Nut Leveling Foot Rack Base (Front) Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide...

  • Page 27: Step 4. Affix The Mcm/L3/Passthrough Plug Map To The Right Frame Extender

    In addition, whenever an MCM, passthrough, or L3 module is replaced or reseated, the interposer plug count menu, which is one of the service processor menus, must be updated. See the ″Interposer Plug Count Menu″ in the Eserver pSeries 670 Service Guide for more information. Step 5. Observe this Safety Notice During Installation...

  • Page 28: Step 6. Check The Cables And Connect I/O Devices

    The unit emergency power off (UEPO) switch is located on the front of the frame of each pSeries 670. When the switch is tripped, utility power is confined to the machine power compartment. All volatile data will be lost.

  • Page 29: Step 8. Check The Outlets And The Power Source

    Do the following to ensure that the customer has provided the correct power to the system: __ 1. This system is equipped to use 200-240 V / 380-415 V / 480 V ac, three-phase. Check that the correct power source is available. Chapter 2. Installing the pSeries 670...
  • Page 30 __ 9. Verify that the grounding impedance is correct by using the ECOS 1020, 1023, B7106, or an appropriately approved ground impedance tester. __ 10. Have the customer turn off the branch circuit breaker and attach tag S229-0237, which reads “Do Not Operate.” Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide...

  • Page 31: Step 9. Connect And Route The Power Cords To The Pseries 670

    Soft Cable Ties (roll) Use to organize the cables leaving frame. The pSeries 670 has two power cords, one in the rear and one in the front. To route the front power cord, do the following: 1. Connect the plug to the Bulk Power Assembly (BPA), and ensure that the dots are aligned on the plug and receptacle.

  • Page 32: Step 10. Verify The Hardware Management Console (Hmc) Installation

    Primary HMC Connected to serial port HMC1* in Primary I/O Book Primary I/O Book Optional Second HMC Connected to serial port HMC2* in Primary I/O Book Power Plug to External Power Source (wall * May be labeled HSC1 and HSC2 plug) Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide...

  • Page 33: Step 11. What Is The Next Step

    Note: The following steps should be performed only by the service representative. 3. Turn the pSeries 670 UEPO switch to the ON position. 4. Verify that the LEDs on the bulk power assembly are on. Verify that OK displays on the pSeries 670 operator panel.

  • Page 34: Install The Rear Door

    1 Hinge Pin (Typical Front and Rear Door) 3 Front Door 2 Rack Hinge (Typical Front and Rear 4 Rear Door Door) Proceed to Verifying the Hardware Operation Proceed to Chapter 3, “Verifying the Hardware Operation”, on page 19. Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide...

  • Page 35: Chapter 3. Verifying The Hardware Operation

    Go to “Loading the Standalone Diagnostics from CD-ROM” on page 22. Power On the System You can power on the pSeries 670 by using HMC or by using the power button on the media subsystem operator panel. For more information about using the HMC, refer to the IBM Hardware Management Console for pSeries Installation and Operations Guide.
  • Page 36 This profile is used only by service representatives to obtain additional debug information. When this selection is enabled, the system boots to the open firmware prompt. For more information about these power-on options, see the service documentation for your managed system. Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide...

  • Page 37: Media Subsystem Operator Panel Power-On

    System Profile The system profile option powers on the system according to a predefined set of profiles. Note: The profiles are activated in the order in which they are shown in the system profile. Power-on Autostart This option powers on the managed system to partition standby mode and then activates all partitions that have been powered on by the HMC at least once.

  • Page 38: Loading The Online Diagnostics In Service Mode

    8. Use the HMC to power on the managed server in full system partition mode. Select Power on Diagnostic Default Boot List. 9. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive in the media subsystem in the pSeries 670 (not into the HMC CD-ROM drive).

  • Page 39: Running System Verification

    If the server passed all the diagnostic tests, the verification process is complete and your server is ready to use. If you received an error code, record the code and go to the Eserver pSeries 670 Service Guide. Verifying that the Latest Firmware and Adapter and Drive Microcode...

  • Page 40: Verifying Partition Standby Operation

    1. Determine the level of the HMC software running on the HMC. If you don’t know the level of your HMC’s software, refer to the section entitled “Updating the HMC Software” in the IBM Hardware Management Console for pSeries Installation and Operations Guide, order number SA38-0590.

  • Page 41: Configuring The Network

    Configuring Inventory Scout v Collecting Vital Product Data (VPD) v Configuring Service Agent For more information about performing these tasks, refer to the IBM Hardware Management Console for pSeries Installation and Operations Guide. Chapter 3. Verifying the Hardware Operation...
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  • Page 43: Chapter 4. Completing The Installation

    To complete an installation when an HMC is used to manage a full system partition on a managed system, the installer must complete the following: __ 1. Locate the installed HMC. If the HMC is not already installed, install it now. Refer to the IBM Hardware Management Console for pSeries Installation and Operations Guide, order number SA38-0590.

  • Page 44: Leave This Document With Your Customer

    Leave this Document with your Customer Because customers may need this guide to perform various tasks, leave this guide with them for their reference. Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide...

  • Page 45: Chapter 5. Capacity Upgrade On Demand Features

    For further information about activating processor CUoD on your system, refer to “Activation Process for CUoD Features” on page 31, or refer to the IBM Hardware Management Console for pSeries Installation and Operations Guide, order number SA38-0590, that was delivered with your hardware management console.

  • Page 46: Trial Capacity On Demand

    For further information about activating and deactivating On/Off Capacity on Demand on your system, refer to “Activation Process for CUoD Features” on page 31, or refer to the IBM Hardware Management Console for pSeries Installation and Operations Guide, order number SA38-0590, that was delivered with your hardware management console.

  • Page 47: Software Licenses And Processor Cuod

    3. The sales representative places an order to the system coordinator or feature coordinator for the features you request. The order specifies the upgrade features to add. 4. To process the order, you must send the system Vital Product Data (VPD) to IBM in either of the following ways: v Electronic process (Electronic Service Agent) Chapter 5.
  • Page 48 Before adding processors to a partition that is running Linux, you must stop the Linux partitions and then restart them after you have assigned the processors. Begin using the new capacity. If you encountered any problems using the preceding process, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/pseries/cuod/index.html. Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide...

  • Page 49: Appendix A. Communications Statements

    Appendix A. Communications Statements The following statement applies to this product. The statement for other products intended for use with this product appears in their accompanying documentation. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 50: Avis De Conformité Aux Normes Du Ministère Des Communications Du Canada

    Radio Protection for Germany Dieses Gerät ist berechtigt in Übereinstimmung mit Dem deutschen EMVG vom 9.Nov.92 das EG–Konformitätszeichen zu führen. Der Aussteller der Konformitätserklärung ist die IBM Germany. Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide...
  • Page 51 Dieses Gerät erfüllt die Bedingungen der EN 55022 Klasse A. Für diese von Geräten gilt folgende Bestimmung nach dem EMVG: Geräte dürfen an Orten, für die sie nicht ausreichend entstört sind, nur mit besonderer Genehmigung des Bundesministers für Post und Telekommunikation oder des Bundesamtes für Post und Telekommunikation betrieben werden.
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  • Page 53: Appendix B. Environmental Notices

    Recycling facilities may not be available in your area. In the United States, IBM has established a collection process for reuse, recycling, or proper disposal of used sealed lead acid, nickel cadmium and nickel metal hydride batteries and battery packs from IBM equipment. For information on proper disposal of the batteries in this product, please contact IBM at 1-800-426-4333.

  • Page 54: Acoustical Noise Emissions

    A-weighted sound power level; LpAm is the mean A-weighted sound pressure level at the 1-meter bystander positions; 1 B = 10 dB. 4. All measurements made in conformance with ISO 7779 and declared in conformance with ISO 9296. Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide...

  • Page 55: Appendix C. Notices

    Appendix C. Notices This information was developed for products and services offered in the U.S.A. The manufacturer may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this document in other countries. Consult the manufacturer’s representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area.
  • Page 56 Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide...

  • Page 57: Appendix D. Securing The Rack

    Appendix D. Securing the Rack This appendix contains information about installing the rack for the pSeries 670. This procedure is optional and should be performed if the customer has ordered the appropriate hardware kits to bolt the system to the floor. For further information, refer to part number 44P0159, the installation instructions for RPQs...
  • Page 58 Shipping bar (upper) Item 7 in illustration 43. 76X4687 Latch bolt Item 1 in illustration on page 1624804 Screw (hex flange, 20mm, long) Item 9 in illustration on page 1621546 Screw (hex, 25mm, long, hinge) Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide...

  • Page 59: Mounting Internal Rack Components

    Item 10 in illustration on page 1622307 Washer (M-8, hinge) Mounting Internal Rack Components To mount the internal rack components, do the following: Attention: This procedure is performed by the service representative. 1. Using four M-8 (20 mm) screws (item 1 in illustration on page 43), install the top shipping bar (item 2 in illustration on page 43) at EIA unit location 32.

  • Page 60: Determine Your Next Step

    If the rack is being attached to a raised floor, proceed to “Attaching the Rack to a Short-Raised or Long-Raised Floor” on page 48. v If the rack is not being attached to the floor, proceed to “Step 3. Position and Level the Rack” on page 10. Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide...

  • Page 61: Attach The Rack To A Concrete (Non-Raised) Floor

    Attach the Rack to a Concrete (Non-Raised) Floor Use this procedure to attach the rack to a concrete (non-raised) floor. Attention: It is the customer’s responsibility to ensure the following steps are completed before the service representative performs the tie-down procedure. Note: The customer should obtain the service of a qualified structural engineer to determine appropriate anchoring of the mounting plates.
  • Page 62 1. Reposition the system rack over the mounting plates. 2. Place the four rack-mounting bolts through the plate assemblies, with the D-washer positioned so that the straight side of the washer is facing inward toward the system rack. Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide...
  • Page 63 3. Place the isolator bushing (item 4 in illustration on page 45) inside the leveling foot, with a washer between the isolator bushing and the floor plate. 4. Turn the rack-mounting bolts three or four rotations into the tapped holes. 5.

  • Page 64: Attaching The Rack To A Short-Raised Or Long-Raised Floor

    2700 pounds. The customer should obtain the service of a qualified consultant or structural engineer to determine the appropriate anchoring method for these eyebolts and to ensure that the raised floor can support the floor-loading specifications provided in the Site and Hardware Planning Information, order number SA38-0508. Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide...
  • Page 65 3. Install the four eyebolts that match the dimensions given in the following illustrations. (4x) 49.3 mm 64.6 mm Eyebolt 654.8 mm (2x) 450 mm REF (2x) Opening for Cables 1220 mm REF 48 in REF 610 mm (24 Inch) Floor Tile Layout 4.
  • Page 66 610 mm (24 Inch) Floor Tile Layout 2. Power off the system and make sure all cables and connectors are disconnected and are not dangling around the frame. The frame should be free to roll. Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide...
  • Page 67 3. The floor eyebolts should be already secured to the concrete floor. Verify the height of the center of the floor eyebolt to the concrete floor or the steel beam/channel adapter mounted to the concrete floor. Ensure that the turnbuckles can accommodate the total height of the raised floor. 4.
  • Page 68 15. Insert the nuts and hand-tighten the nuts. 16. Repeat the previous three steps so that all assemblies are completely installed, as shown in the previous illustration. 17. Tighten all the nuts to 40 ft-pounds. The frame is now secured. Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide...

  • Page 69: Installing The Frame-Ground Straps

    Raised-floor environments can be short-raised or long-raised floors. For additional information on site planning for the system, refer to pSeries 670 information in Chapter 2 of the Site and Hardware Planning Information. The frame-ground straps provided with the system are intended for use with a grounded raised floor.

  • Page 70: Non-Raised Floor Environments

    Determine if the frame-ground straps are required (refer to the Attention in “Installing the Frame-Ground Straps” on page 53). If the system is installed in a switched clustered environment (Switch-2 connected clustered environment), refer to pSeries 670 information in Chapter 2 of the Site and Hardware Planning Information for an alternate solution.

  • Page 71: Appendix E. Attaching Multiple Pseries 670S To One Hardware Management Console

    If you are using a second, redundant HMC, connect cables from all the pSeries 670 HMC1 ports to the 8-port cable on the primary HMC, and connect all the pSeries 670 HMC2 ports to the 8-port cable on the redundant HMC.
  • Page 72 Note: The second HMC system serial port is reserved for use by the modem. Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide...

  • Page 73: Installing The 128-Port Async Adapter

    Installing the 128-Port Async Adapter The 128-port async adapter is an option for the HMC. It must be configured by the service representative when the HMC is installed. The 128-port async adapter software is included in the HMC base software installation package.

  • Page 74: Setting A Ran Node Number

    When a 128-port async adapter is installed in the HMC and the HMC is first used, the adapter must be configured. For instructions on how to install and configure the 8-port adapter in the system via the HMC, see the IBM Hardware Management Console for pSeries Installation and Operations Guide.
  • Page 75 Question: How many boards would you like to install? Answer: Enter the total number of 8-port and/or 128 -port async adapters that are installed in the HMC PC. b. Question: Board #1. What type of board is this? (’L’ for list) Answer: Use board type 16 (IBM 128-port async PCI) c.

  • Page 76: Connect The Serial Cables From The Pseries 670 To The 128-Port Async Adapters

    If you are using a second, redundant HMC, connect cables from all the pSeries 670 HMC1 ports to the RAN on the primary HMC, and connect all the pSeries 670 HMC2 ports to the RANs on the redundant HMC.

  • Page 77: Verify That Installation Is Complete By Using The Hmc Interface

    Service Focal Point v Problem Determination If the pSeries 670 is not displayed on the HMC interface, refer to the Eserver pSeries 670 Service Guide for additional information. Verify that the installation is complete for each pSeries 670 that you have connected to the HMC using the serial port, the 8-port async adapter, or the 128-port async adapter.
  • Page 78 Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide...

  • Page 79: Appendix F. System Records

    Appendix F. System Records Use this appendix to keep a record of your server configuration. Record the Identification Numbers The basic server consists of the redundant bulk power subsystem, one processor subsystem, a media subsystem, and one I/O subsystem in the same rack, as well as access to one HMC. Hardware Management Console 7040 Model 61R Integrated Battery Feature (IBF) (Optional) for the Power Subsystem...
  • Page 80 Use the following to keep a record of your components. Component Serial Number pSeries 670 I/O Drawer 1 I/O Drawer 2 I/O Drawer 3 Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide...

  • Page 81: Record System - Processor, Memory, And I/O Configuration

    Record System - Processor, Memory, and I/O Configuration The following illustration shows the location codes for the rack. These codes are used to identify the major functional units in the pSeries 670. U1.35-P2-X1 Unused U1.35-P1-X1 Unused U1.35-P2-X2 Unused U1.35-P1-X2 Unused U1.35-P2-X3...
  • Page 82 RIO Connector A0 and A1 Drawer 1 v RIO Connector B0 and B1 v - I/O Drawer 2 Secondary I/O Book v U1.18-P1-H3 - Slot 2 - I/O v Inside RIO Connector C0 and C1 Drawer 3 Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide...

  • Page 83: Verify That All Hardware Is Present

    Verify that All Hardware is Present To verify that all hardware is present, do the following at the command line: v Run lsslot -cpci to verify the adapters are plugged into the physical slot they are plugged in. Make note of the adapter types and positions the adapters are plugged in.
  • Page 84 Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide...

  • Page 85: Appendix G. Subsystem Positioning And Cabling

    Appendix G. Subsystem Positioning and Cabling This appendix describes subsystem positioning and cabling for the pSeries 670. Operator Panel Cable and Diskette Drive Cable to the Media Subsystem (Rear View) Primary I/O Book Diskette Drive Data Cable Cable Connecting the Operator Panel to the...

  • Page 86: I/O Subsystem Positions, Fully Populated Rack (Rear View Without Ibf)

    I/O Subsystem Positions, Fully Populated Rack (Rear View without IBF) Primary Rack Second I/O Subsystem Position First I/O Subsystem Position Third I/O Subsystem Position Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide...

  • Page 87: I/O Subsystem Positions, Fully Populated Rack (Rear View With Ibfs)

    I/O Subsystem Positions, Fully Populated Rack (Rear View with IBFs) Rack Second I/O Subsystem I/O Book (Book 0) Third I/O Subsystem First I/O Subsystem Two IBFs (primary rack), Position 4 Appendix G. Subsystem Positioning and Cabling...

  • Page 88: Rio And Rio-G Cabling Rules

    Note: If all I/O planars are connected to the CEC with one I/O planar loop, the maximum number of I/O subsystems connected to the system is reduced to 2, or four I/O planars (two I/O subsystems). Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide...

  • Page 89: I/O Subsystem (One Side Of Subsystem 1 With Ibf) Rio Cabling To I/O Books, Two I/O Planar Loop Configuration

    I/O Subsystem (One Side of Subsystem 1 with IBF) RIO Cabling to I/O Books, Two I/O Planar Loop Configuration Note: The following graphic applies to CECs with RIO, or thumbscrew retention, connections. Primary Rack First I/O Subsystem (Minimum I/O, Single I/O Board Installed) Primary I/O Book Secondary I/O Book...

  • Page 90: I/O Subsystems (1 Through 3 ) Rio Cabling To I/O Books, Two I/O Planar Loop Configuration

    I/O Subsystems (1 through 3 ) RIO Cabling to I/O Books, Two I/O Planar Loop Configuration Note: The following graphic applies to CECs with RIO, or thumbscrew retention, connections. Primary Rack Second I/O Subsystem Primary I/O Book First I/O Subsystem Third I/O Subsystem Secondary I/O Book Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide...

  • Page 91: I/O Subsystem (One Side Of Subsystem 1 With Ibf) Rio-G Cabling To I/O Books, Two I/O Planar Loop Configuration

    I/O Subsystem (One Side of Subsystem 1 with IBF) RIO-G Cabling to I/O Books, Two I/O Planar Loop Configuration Note: The following graphic applies to CECs with RIO-G, or bayonette retention, connections. Primary Rack First I/O Subsystem (Minimum I/O, Single I/O Board Installed) Primary I/O Book Secondary I/O Book...

  • Page 92: I/O Subsystem (One Side Of Subsystem 1 With Ibf) Rio-G Cabling To I/O Books, One I/O Planar Loop Configuration

    I/O Books, One I/O Planar Loop Configuration Note: The following graphic applies to CECs with RIO-G, or bayonette retention, connections. Primary Rack First I/O Subsystem (Minimum I/O, Single I/O Board Installed) Primary I/O Book Secondary I/O Book Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide...

  • Page 93: I/O Subsystems (1 Through 2) Rio-G Cabling To I/O Books, One I/O Planar Loop Configuration

    I/O Subsystems (1 through 2) RIO-G Cabling to I/O Books, One I/O Planar Loop Configuration Note: The following graphic applies to CECs with RIO-G, or bayonette retention, connections. Primary Rack First I/O Subsystem Primary I/O Book Secondary I/O Book Second I/O Subsystem Note: The maximum number of I/O subsystems that can be attached in the one planar loop configuration is 2, or four I/O planars.

  • Page 94: Power And Scsi Cables To The Media Subsystem

    SCSI Cable for Media Subsystem Front Drives Power Cable for Media Subsystem Front Power Cable for Media Subsystem Rear Drives Drives Rear of Media Subsystem Note: *Items 5 and 7 are for applications with a single I/O planar. Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide...

  • Page 95: Hardware Management Console For Pseries (Hmc) To The Primary I/O Book

    Book To connect your HMC to the pSeries 670, connect the serial cable into serial port 1 located on the back of the HMC. Connect the other end of the serial cable into the HMC1 connector located on the primary I/O book in the managed system.
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  • Page 97: Appendix H. Cabling Information

    Appendix H. Cabling Information This appendix provides information about the location and label colors of the pSeries 670 cables. Power Cabling Rear Front Index Part Number Units Per Description Assy Bulk Power Distribution on the A side of the system (BPD A Side)
  • Page 98 B35-BPC-P07 to (AMD4-P00) MDA4-J02, Red with white stripe 11P4466 B35-BPC-P07 to (AMD4-P01) MDA4-J01, Red 11P1596 B35-BPC-P02 to UEPO J01, Red 11P1595 A35-BPC-P02 to UEPO J00, Red with white stripe 11P2998 A35-BPR-P00 to A15-IBF1-P00 B35-BPR-P00 to B15-IBF1-P00 Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide...

  • Page 99: Rio Cables, Rio-G Cables, And I/O Power Cables

    RIO Cables, RIO-G Cables, and I/O Power Cables FRU Part Number Units Per Assy Description 11P2355 Up to 3 RIO cable 0.5-meter 11P0272 Up to 6 RIO cable 2-meter 44H9137 Up to 6 RIO cable 15-meter 00P5238 Up to 6 RIO-G cable 1.75-meter 00P5239 Up to 6...
  • Page 100 From Description Label Color (A=Primary) A35P-BPD1B-P04 A01B-DCA1-P00 BPD1B to I/O Subsystem Green A35B-BPD1A-P05 A01B-DCA2-P01 BPD1A to I/O Subsystem Green W/Stripes A35P-BPD1B-P05 A01B-DCA2-P00 BPD1B to I/O Subsystem Green Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide...

  • Page 101: Appendix I. Service Processor Setup And Test

    Appendix I. Service Processor Setup and Test Attention: This procedure applies to modems attached to the serial ports (S1 and S2) on the primary I/O book (location U1.18-P1-H2). It does not affect the operation of the modem attached to the hardware management console for pSeries (HMC).

  • Page 102: Testing The Service Processor Setup

    If no serial ports are configured, none are listed. If you want to configure serial ports that are not listed, continue with the remaining steps. 3. Identify the serial port(s) with the modem(s). 4. Type smit tty. 5. Select add tty. Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide...
  • Page 103 6. Select RS232. 7. Select Baud rate 9600 or higher. 8. Select login enable and set the flow control to RTS. 9. Commit the selections and set up any other needed serial ports. 10. Exit SMIT. Appendix I. Service Processor Setup and Test...
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  • Page 105: Appendix J. Removing And Installing The Rack Top Frame

    For additional information, refer to RPQ8A1173. For clearance procedures, go to “Removing the Rack Top Frame for Clearance Through Doorways” on page 92. For the reduced height procedure, go to “Preparing for Rack Top-Frame Installation for pSeries 670 (Reduced Height Option) RPQ8A1173” on page 97. Attention: Due to the weight of the rack top frame, two people are required to restore the rack to full height.

  • Page 106: Required Tools

    3/8 inches (10mm) Drive Ratchet 1/4 inches Drive Socket 5/16 inches (8mm) Torque Tool (Part Number 6422789) Included in the tool kit and used for various FRUs, such as the BPR, BPC, BPDs, and BPFs. Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide...

  • Page 107: Removing The Covers

    Removing the Covers This procedure describes how to remove and replace the side covers of the pSeries 670. 1 Part Number 44P0127 Rear Cover Part Number 11P3535 Hinge Part Number 2665525 Screw 2 Part Number 44P0107 Rear Cover Part Number 11P1096 Front Latch...

  • Page 108: Removing The Rack Top Frame For Clearance Through Doorways

    Adjust the leveling feet downward as needed until the rack is level. When the rack is level, tighten the jam nuts against the base by turning the nut clockwise. 1 Jam Nut 3 Rack Base 2 Leveling Foot Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide...
  • Page 109 3. Remove the front and rear BPRs, BPDs, BPCs, and the fan assemblies. Attention: Make note of location identification of the BPRs and BPEs for later reinstallation. If these components are not reinstalled in their original location, the pSeries 670 will not power on. 1 BPE 2 BPD...
  • Page 110 1 Top Frame Extender Front Frame Extender 2 Left Frame Extender UEPO Switch 3 Right Frame Extender Rack Top Frame Left Side Cover 4 Rear Frame Extender Rack Top Frame Right Side Cover Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide...
  • Page 111 6. Attention: Two people are required to remove the BPEs. Remove the BPEs (item 1 in the illustration on page 95). 1 Bulk Power Enclosure 2 Hex-Head Screw Locations a. Remove the five hex-head screws from the front BPE. b. Remove the five hex-head screws from the rear BPE. c.
  • Page 112 Remove the two screws at the front of the left BPE rail, and remove the rail (item 3 in illustration on page 96). e. Remove the two screws at the rear of the right BPE rail, and remove the rail (item 3 in illustration on page 96). Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide...

  • Page 113: Preparing For Rack Top-Frame Installation For Pseries 670 (Reduced Height Option) Rpq8A1173

    4. Remove the front and rear BPRs, BPDs, BPCs, and the fan assemblies. Attention: Make note of location identification of the BPRs and BPEs for later reinstallation. If these components are not reinstalled in their original location, the pSeries 670 will not power on. 1 BPE 2 BPD...
  • Page 114 5. To reduce the weight so that it is the maximum two-person limit, do the following: 1 Top Panels for Front and Rear Rack Foam and Metal Air Baffle Top Frame 2 Rack Top Frame Rack Top Frame Cross Brace 3 Left and Right BPE Rails Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide...

  • Page 115: Installing The Rack Top Frame

    a. Remove the two screws at the left and right of the top frame side covers (items 7 and 8 in the illustration on 94). b. Lift off the covers. c. Remove the eight screws around the perimeter of the top panels at the front and rear of the rack top-frame assembly.
  • Page 116 Note: Two people are required to lift and position the top frame assembly. To assist with the installation, a stepladder and ladder are provided with the reduced height option (RPQ8A1173) ship group. 1 Rack Rack Top Frame Top Frame Bolts 2 Rack Chassis Rack Top-Frame Cross Brace Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide...
  • Page 117 a. Align the rack top frame with the four alignment guides on top of the rack. b. Fasten the rack top frame to the rack, using 16 M8 X 20mm bolts (part number 1624803). Tighten the bolts securely to ensure solid contact along the mating surfaces of the rack and the rack top frame.
  • Page 118 15. Attach all removed cables to the BPD. If an IBF exists, also attach all removed cables for the BPC and the BPR. For cabling instructions, see Appendix H, “Cabling Information”, on page 81 and Appendix G, “Subsystem Positioning and Cabling”, on page 69. Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide...
  • Page 119 16. Install the frame extenders. 1 Top Frame Extender 5 Front Frame Extender 2 Left Frame Extender 6 UEPO Switch 3 Right Frame Extender 7 Left Side Cover 4 Rear Frame Extender 8 Right Side Cover Appendix J. Removing and Installing the Rack Top Frame...

  • Page 120: Replacing Covers

    The top flange should rest on the frame, and the tabs should be positioned behind the left cover. Note: The covers should be flush in the middle with a small gap between them. 8. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to complete the installation of the right side cover. Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide...

  • Page 121: Index

    Index Numerics configuration (continued) service processor 128-port adapter cables serial port 86 connecting 60 system 8-port adapter cables other 7 connecting 55 connecting 128-port adapter cables 60 8-port adapter cables 55 covers about this book xiii removing 91 accessing information xiii replacing 104 acoustical noise...
  • Page 122 31 service agent 31 software licenses 31 processor sparing, dynamic 31 memory product disposal 37 configuration 65 publications memory features accessing xiii memory on demand 29, 30 online xiii, 2 publications, related xiii Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide...
  • Page 123 service processor (continued) serial port rack configuration 86 bolting 41 setup 85 covers setup checklist 85 removing 91 test 85 replacing 104 setup and test installation 41 service processor 85 raised floor 50 standalone diagnostics inventory 9 loading 22 leveling 10 stopping securing 41 diagnostics 23...
  • Page 124 Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide...
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