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  • Page 1 ERserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide SA38-0613-04...
  • Page 3 ERserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide SA38-0613-04...
  • 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 Signal Integrity ....... . 121 Raised-Floor Environments ......121 Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide...
  • Page 7 Configuring the 128-Port Async Adapter ..... . . 128 Connect the Serial Cables from the pSeries 670 to the 128-Port Async Adapters ..130 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 (BPR’s) must be removed from the top of the rack (front and rear) to ensure product stability. Specifically, removal of the top two BPR’s in the front and rear is required in systems that have less then 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.
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  • 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.
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  • Page 15: About This Book

    Accessing Information Documentation for the IBM Eserver pSeries is available online. Visit the IBM Eserver pSeries Information Center at http://publib16.boulder.ibm.com/pseries/en_US/infocenter/base. v To access the pSeries publications, click Hardware documentation.
  • Page 16: Related Publications

    GA22-7951, contains information on installing and servicing the pSeries High Performance Switch (machine type 7045-SW4), which is an option on this system. 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 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 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.
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  • Page 23: Chapter 2. Installing The Pseries 670

    Chapter 2. Installing the 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: Multiple System Configurations

    Guide, order number SA38-0590, for instructions on installing the HMC. Install the HMC, then return here to continue with this procedure. Step 1. Unpack the pSeries 670 Unpack the pSeries 670, and proceed to “Step 2. Check the Inventory” on page 9. Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide...
  • Page 25: 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: Quantity Description Pad Cleaning Brush...
  • 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). 1 Jam Nut 2 Leveling Foot 3 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, single-phase or 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 4. Route the rear power cord underneath the frame to the back floor tile hole. For more information about floor cutouts, refer to the Site and Hardware Planning Information, order number SA38-0508. 5. Replace the lower panel of the frame. Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide...
  • Page 33: Step 10. Verify The Hardware Management Console (Hmc) Installation

    Step 10. Verify the Hardware Management Console (HMC) Installation Verify that the HMC is installed. If the HMC has not been installed, go to the IBM Hardware Management Console for pSeries Installation and Operations Guide and follow the procedures for installing the HMC.
  • Page 34: Step 11. Turn On The Ibf Breaker (If Present)

    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 35: Step 13. Install The Doors

    Step 13. Install the Doors This step describes how to install the front and rear doors on the pSeries 670. For more information about the doors, see “Prerequisites to Installing the pSeries 670” on page 8. Note: The upper pin is longer than the bottom pin. The door is made of aluminum for weight reasons.
  • Page 36: Step 14. Go To Verifying The Hardware Operation

    23. Complete the Installation Checklist The installation instructions prompt you through the installation procedure. Note: The procedures referenced in this section might be optional on your system. Contact your service support representative for more information. Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide...
  • Page 37: Leave This Document With Your Customer

    AIX from a NIM server, see the AIX 5L Installation Guide and Reference, order number SC23-4389. __ 4. If the system is not running, start the system. Refer to the IBM Hardware Management Console for pSeries Installation and Operations Guide, order number SA38-0590, for procedures on starting the system from the HMC.
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  • Page 39: Chapter 3. Verifying The Hardware Operation

    Chapter 3. Verifying the Hardware Operation Use the system verification procedure discussed in this chapter to check the system for correct hardware operation. Considerations Before Running This Procedure Read the following before using this procedure: v The AIX operating system must be installed on your system before you attempt to perform this procedure.
  • Page 40: Loading The Standalone Diagnostics From Cd-Rom

    1. Stop all programs including the AIX operating system (get help if needed). 2. Remove all tapes, diskettes, and CD-ROMs. 3. Power off the (refer to the IBM Hardware Management Console for pSeries Installation and Operations Guide, for more information).
  • Page 41: Performing Additional System Verification

    Use the procedures in this section to verify that the latest firmware is installed on the system. The latest level firmware is available from either of the following sources: v Web site: http://techsupport.services.ibm.com/server/mdownload2/download.html From the Web site, follow the instructions for checking your system’s firmware level and for downloading the latest level of code.
  • Page 42: Verifying Partition Standby Operation

    1. Determine the level of the HMC software running on the HMC. If you do not 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.
  • Page 43: Configuring The Network

    Configure Inventory Scout v Collect vital product data (VPD) v Configure 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 45: Chapter 4. Capacity Upgrade On Demand Features

    For further information about activating processor CUoD on your system, refer to “Activation Process for CUoD Features” on page 32, 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

    Permanent CUoD capacity can be activated in either one of the following scenarios. The description of each scenario indicates if and when it is necessary to send vital product data (VPD) to IBM. v New system order (new footprint): An order can contain a number of CUoD-activation features. The manufacturing facility fills orders directly at the plant of manufacture, before the server is delivered to the customer.
  • Page 47: Software Licenses And Processor Cuod

    CUoD activation features will not be fulfilled until you submit the VPD through the Electronic Service Agent or manually to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/pseries/cuod/index.html. When you enter a CUoD activation code, standby processors or memory will immediately become activated for use. If your operating system is enabled for dynamic logical partitioning operations, the resource status changes from standby to active.
  • Page 48: Activation Process For Cuod Features

    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) v Web-based VPD entry.
  • Page 49: Chapter 5. Installing Options

    Chapter 5. Installing Options This chapter describes how to install and remove PCI adapters and PCI adapter cassettes. PCI Adapters Note: Linux does not support hot-plugging any hot-pluggable PCI adapters or devices. A system with Linux installed on one or more partitions must be shut down and powered off before replacing any PCI adapter or device assigned to a Linux partition.
  • Page 50: Removing A Pci Adapter Cassette

    The following illustration shows the PCI adapter cassette. 1 PCI Adapter Cassette 2 Handle-Release Lever Latch 3 Locking Bar 4 Handle Release Lever 5 Handle 6 PCI Adapter Tailstock Tab 7 Adapter Cassette Pull Tab Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide...
  • Page 51 To remove a PCI adapter cassette, do the following: 1. Determine which PCI adapter cassette you are removing. 2. Disconnect any cables that are connected to the PCI adapter. 3. Press the handle release lever, then push the handle to the down position. See the following illustration.
  • Page 52 Do not force the PCI adapter cassette out of the PCI adapter slot. The cassette will slide out smoothly when this step is performed correctly. c. Do not remove more than one adapter cassette at a time. Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide...
  • Page 53 Replacing a PCI Adapter Cassette Attention: Perform this procedure only when you are instructed to from “Removing a Non-Hot-Pluggable PCI Adapter” on page 39 or “Hot-Pluggable PCI Adapter” on page 40. Before you replace the PCI adapter cassette, check the following: v Before installing a PCI adapter cassette in the system, an adapter or blank filler must be installed in each PCI adapter cassette and the top cover for the system must be installed.
  • Page 54 7. As you slide the cassette into the slot, ensure that the dovetail rail on the top of the PCI adapter cassette aligns with the mating slots on any cassettes that might be installed on the left and right sides. 8. Push the cassette in until it is flush with any other installed cassettes. Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide...
  • Page 55 9. Visually check to ensure that the cassette is parallel with the cassettes to the left or right. If the cassette is not parallel with the neighboring cassettes, the cassette dovetail rails might not be correctly engaged. If the cassette is not correctly aligned, you might need to pull it out so you can see the ends of the dovetail rails.
  • Page 56 For additional information about taking an adapter offline or removing it from the system configuration, see the AIX System Management Guide: Operating System and Devices. Documentation for the AIX operating system is available from the IBM Eserver pSeries Information Center at http://publib16.boulder.ibm.com/pseries/en_US/infocenter/base. Select AIX documentation.
  • Page 57 11. Answer YES to Keep Definition. Press Enter. 12. The ARE YOU SURE screen displays. Press Enter to verify the information. Successful unconfiguration is indicated by the OK message displayed next to the Command field at the top of the screen.
  • Page 58 Align the bottom edge of the PCI cassette cover with the PCI adapter guide rail on the I/O backplane. Note: If there is a cassette to the left of the one you are installing, align the ridge on the cover with the ″tick″ in the notch of the neighboring cassette. Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide...
  • Page 59 e. Slide the cassette partially into the guide. f. Ensure that the dovetail on the top track aligns with its mating component(s) on both sides. 1 I/O Subsystem 2 PCI Adapter Cassette g. When the cassette is fully inserted, prepare to activate the handle by lowering the locking bar. Lift the handle all the way up until you hear a click.
  • Page 60 For additional information about taking an adapter offline or removing it from the system configuration, see the AIX System Management Guide: Operating System and Devices. Documentation for the AIX operating system is available from the IBM Eserver pSeries Information Center at http://publib16.boulder.ibm.com/pseries/en_US/infocenter/base. Select AIX documentation.
  • Page 61 Identify a PCI Hot-Plug Slot Allows the user to identify a PCI slot. The selected PCI slot will go into the Identify state. Unconfigure a Device Allows the user to put an existing PCI adapter into the Defined state if the device is no longer in use. This step must be completed successfully before starting any removal or replacement operation.
  • Page 62 1. Place the PCI adapter cassette assembly on a flat work surface with the cover facing up, and the top of the adapter facing you. See the following illustration. 1 Cover 3 Top of Cover 2 Handle Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide...
  • Page 63 2. Using two fingers, remove the bushing-lock pin from the bushing. The bushing-lock pin can be removed by pulling it out of the bushing with your fingernails. 1 Bushing 2 Bushing-Lock Pin 1 Bushing-Lock Pin Chapter 5. Cabling Information...
  • Page 64 3. Remove the bushing. The bushing can be removed by pulling it out of the PCI adapter cassette assembly with your fingernails. 1 Bushing 4. Turn over the PCI adapter cassette assembly so that the top is facing away from you. 1 Top of Adapter 2 Handle Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide...
  • Page 65 5. Remove the bezel, as follows: a. Locate the plastic latch fingers in the top part of the cassette. 1 Top of Cassette 2 Bezel 3 Plastic Latch Fingers b. Using one hand, pinch the plastic latch fingers, and with your other hand, carefully lift the top part of the bezel extension out until the tabs clear the slots in the PCI adapter cassette assembly.
  • Page 66 This action allows the bezel to be removed. 1 Bezel Extension 2 Plastic Cover Latch in Bezel Hook d. On the opposite side of the cassette (cover side), push the cover latch to release the bezel. 1 Cover Side 2 Cover Latch Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide...
  • Page 67 e. While holding the bezel extension out, carefully slide the bezel off. You might have to work from both sides to loosen the bezel assembly from the cassette assembly. When the bezel is free, slide it completely off the cassette assembly, and set it aside. 1 Bezel Extension 2 Bezel 1 Bezel...
  • Page 68 Raise the handle on the cassette linkage assembly until it locks into the up position (the blank filler or adapter moves downward). 1 Handle Release Lever 2 Locking Bar Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide...
  • Page 69 7. Remove the metal EMC shield from the top of the tailstock. 1 Metal EMC Shield 8. Remove the blank filler or adapter that is installed in the cassette linkage assembly. Note: If there is a blank filler in the cassette linkage assembly, as shipped from the manufacturer, there are two adapter arms.
  • Page 70 5 Slotted Tab Note: Some dual linkage PCI adapter cassettes might contain a middle-spacer arm to be used with long adapter cards only. The middle-spacer arm and its installation can be seen in the following Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide...
  • Page 71 illustration. 1 Short PCI Adapter Card 2 Short Adapter Arm 3 Middle-Spacer Arm 4 Long Adapter Arm 5 Long PCI Adapter Card Chapter 5. Cabling Information...
  • Page 72 3 Handle 3. The removal procedure for the PCI adapter cassette assembly is complete. To install a new adapter or blank filler in the cassette, go to “Installing a New Hot-Pluggable PCI Adapter” on page 42. Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide...
  • Page 73 Long Adapter Removal: To remove a long adapter, do the following: Each adapter arm has a release tab that allows the arm to be moved away from the adapter in the cassette assembly. Use your fingernail to lift the tab, to allow the arm to be moved away from the adapter.
  • Page 74: Replacing An Adapter In A Pci Adapter Cassette

    Note: Your PCI adapter cassette assembly linkage might not have the short or long adapter retaining arms or the middle-spacer arm installed if you removed them during the removal procedure. In the following illustration, both arms are shown. 1 Handle 2 Cassette Linkage Assembly 3 Retaining Arms 4 Middle-Spacer Arm Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide...
  • Page 75 5700 IBM Gigabit Ethernet-SX PCI-X Adapter 53P5450 5701 IBM 10/100/1000 Base-TX Ethernet PCI-X Adapter 53P5450 5706 IBM 2-Port 10/100/1000 Base-TX Ethernet PCI-X Adapter 53P5450 5707 IBM 2-Port Gigabit Ethernet-SX PCI-X Adapter 53P5450 6203 PCI Dual Channel Ultra3 SCSI Adapter 44P2661...
  • Page 76 Place the adapter or a blank filler over the cassette, with the upper-left corner aligned into the top adapter-retaining clip. 1 Top Adapter-Retaining Clip 3 Adapter 2 Cassette Linkage Assembly 4 Bottom of Tailstock 5 Handle Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide...
  • Page 77 c. The cassette linkage assembly is marked to show long or short adapters similar to the adapter shown in the following illustration. Check the right end of the adapter to determine if it is long enough to fall into the long area of the cassette linkage assembly. Ensure that the corner on the left end of the adapter is still aligned into the top adapter-retaining clip, and determine the length of the adapter.
  • Page 78: Short Adapter Or Blank Filler Installation

    “Long Adapter Installation” on page 79. 1 Handle Release Lever 2 Lock Short Adapter or Blank Filler Installation To install a short adapter or blank filler, do the following: Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide...
  • Page 79 1. Place the adapter or blank filler into the cassette so that the upper-left corner of the adapter engages the adjustable top adapter-retaining clip as shown in the following illustration. 1 Cassette Linkage Assembly 2 Bottom of Tailstock 3 Retaining Clip 4 Handle Chapter 5.
  • Page 80 Note: If the adapter is not a full-height adapter, you must slide the adjustable top adapter-retaining clip downward until the lower edge of the adapter is seated into the slot on the bottom adapter-retaining clip. 1 Adapter 2 Slot 3 Bottom Retaining Clip Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide...
  • Page 81 3. Slide the short adapter-retaining arm toward the adapter or blank filler on the cassette linkage rail. If the short-adapter retaining arm has been removed from the cassette linkage rail, install the short-adapter retaining arm and then slide the arm until it contacts the adapter or blank filler as shown in the following illustration.
  • Page 82 5. Use the lower short adapter arm clip to engage and hold the bottom of the adapter. Note: It might be necessary to apply pressure to engage and hold the bottom of the adapter. 1 Lower Short Adapter Arm Clip Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide...
  • Page 83 6. To hold the top of the adapter, slide down the adjustable top adapter-retaining clip on the retaining arm. Ensure that the bottom edge of the adapter is held by the lower part of the adapter retaining arm. 1 Adjustable Top Adapter-Retaining Clip Chapter 5.
  • Page 84 1 Handle Release Lever 2 Lock Ensure that the right end of the cassette linkage rail moves up into the cassette linkage assembly as shown in the following illustration: 1 Right End of Cassette Linkage Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide...
  • Page 85 8. Position the adapter and cassette assembly with the handle on the left (in the down position) and the top facing away from you. 1 Top of Cassette 2 Handle Chapter 5. Cabling Information...
  • Page 86 Place the cassette cover on the cassette assembly as shown in the following illustration. Slide the cover toward the handle until the hole in the cover aligns with the hole in the cassette assembly. 1 Handle 2 Holes Aligned Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide...
  • Page 87 Install the bezel assembly using the following procedure: a. Carefully slide the bezel onto the cassette assembly. 1 Bezel Align and insert the cover arm latch in the hooked notch in the bezel. 1 PCI Adapter Pull Tab 2 Hooked Notch in the Bezel for the Cover Arm Latch Chapter 5.
  • Page 88 1 Recess 3 Tab 2 Groove 4 Bezel Assembly d. Insert the two tabs on the bezel extension into the two slots on the cassette linkage assembly. 1 Tabs Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide...
  • Page 89 11. Check for the following: a. Ensure that the extension arm engages the pins on the cassette. You should be able to see the three pins in the holes in the arm. The bezel tab should be seated as shown in the following illustration.
  • Page 90 Turn the cassette assembly over so the cover is facing up. Check the cover latch to ensure that it is holding the bezel to the cover as shown. 1 Cover Latch 12. Ensure the holes are aligned, and insert the bushing-lock pin into the bushing as shown. 1 Bushing 2 Bushing-Lock Pin Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide...
  • Page 91 The following illustration shows the location of the bushing in the cassette. 1 Location of the Installed Bushing and Bushing-Lock Pin 13. Insert the bushing-lock pin into the hole in the bushing, and push it in until it seats as shown in the following illustration.
  • Page 92 15. To install the metal EMC shield on the adapter bracket, grasp the EMC shield as shown in the following illustration, and do the following: 1 Metal EMC Shield 2 Installation Location for the Metal EMC Shield Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide...
  • Page 93 a. Ensure that the metal EMC shield slides up inside the top of the cassette. 1 Metal EMC Shield b. The metal EMC shield has clips that slide over the top of the tailstock. Ensure that these clips are holding the metal EMC shield to the tailstock. 1 Top of Tailstock Chapter 5.
  • Page 94 If the adapter is not hot-swappable, the blue color is visible. 1 Orange indicates Hot-Swappable 2 Blue indicates Not Hot-Swappable 18. The adapter is ready to be installed into a system or an I/O drawer. Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide...
  • Page 95: Long Adapter Installation

    Long Adapter Installation To install a long adapter, use the following procedure. 1. If installed, remove both long and short adapter retaining arms. See step 1a on page 54 to remove the arms. 2. Install the middle-spacer arm, see the following illustration. Note: Some long adapters are shipped with a middle-spacer arm.
  • Page 96 3. Place the adapter into the cassette so that the upper-left corner of the adapter engages the top adjustable adapter-retaining clip as shown in the following illustration: 1 Top Adapter-Retaining Clip 3 Adapter 2 Cassette Linkage Assembly 4 Bottom of Tailstock 5 Handle Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide...
  • Page 97 4. Rotate the adapter so that the adapter engages the slot in the bottom retaining clip and the top corner of the adapter is seated into the top adjustable adapter-retaining clip. Note: If the adapter is not a full-height adapter, slide the top adjustable adapter-retaining clip downward until the lower edge of the adapter is seated into the slot on the bottom retaining clip.
  • Page 98 5. Install the long adapter-retaining arm onto the cassette linkage rail, as shown in the following illustration, and slide the arm toward the adapter. 1 Cassette Linkage Assembly 3 Top Adapter Retaining Clip 2 Adapter Retaining Arm Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide...
  • Page 99 6. Ensure that the top adjustable adapter-retaining clip catches the corner of the adapter as shown in the following illustration. 1 Top Adjustable-Retaining Clip 7. Ensure that the bottom edge of the adapter is held by the groove in the lower part of the adapter-retaining arm.
  • Page 100 10. Depress the handle release lever on the handle. Rotate the adapter handle until it is in the down position (adapter or blank filler moves up into the cassette assembly). 1 Handle 2 Handle Release Lever Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide...
  • Page 101 Ensure the right end of the cassette linkage rail moves up into the cassette linkage assembly as shown: 1 Right End of Cassette Linkage 11. Position the adapter and cassette assembly with the handle on the left (in the down position) and the top facing away from you.
  • Page 102 12. Install the cover on the cassette assembly by placing the cassette cover on the cassette assembly as shown. Slide the cover toward the handle until the hole in the cover aligns with the hole in the cassette assembly. 1 Handle 2 Hole Aligned in the Cover Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide...
  • Page 103 Install the bezel assembly using the following procedure: a. Carefully slide the bezel onto the cassette assembly. 1 Bezel Align and insert the cover arm latch in the hooked notch in the bezel. 1 PCI Adapter Pull Tab 2 Hooked Notch in the Bezel Chapter 5.
  • Page 104 1 Recess 3 Tab 2 Grooves 4 Bezel d. Insert the two tabs on the bezel extension into the two slots on the cassette assembly. 1 Tabs Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide...
  • Page 105 14. Check for the following: Ensure that the extension arm engages the three pins on the cassette. You can see the pins in the holes in the arm. The bezel tab is seated as shown in the following illustration. 1 Pins b.
  • Page 106 1 Cover Latch 15. Position the adapter with the cover side facing up. Ensure that the holes are aligned, and insert the bushing as shown. 1 Bushing 2 Bushing-Lock Pin Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide...
  • Page 107 1 Bushing 2 Bushing-Lock Pin 16. Insert the bushing-lock pin into the hole in the bushing. Push on the pin until it seats. 1 Location of the Installed Bushing and Bushing-Lock Pin Chapter 5. Cabling Information...
  • Page 108 2 Locking Bar 18. To install the metal EMC shield on the adapter bracket, grasp the metal EMC shield as shown in the following illustration, and do the following: 1 Metal EMC Shield 2 Adapter Bracket Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide...
  • Page 109 a. Ensure that the shield slides up inside the top of the cassette. 1 Metal EMC Shield 2 Adapter Bracket Chapter 5. Cabling Information...
  • Page 110 1 Handle 20. Using your system documentation, determine if the adapter you are installing is hot-swappable. If the adapter is hot-swappable, move the slider on the color indicator to allow the orange color to be Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide...
  • Page 111 visible. If the adapter is not hot-swappable, the blue color is visible. 1 Orange indicates Hot-Swappable 2 Blue indicates Not Hot-Swappable 21. The adapter is ready to be installed into a system or an I/O drawer. For more information, refer to your system documentation.
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  • Page 113: 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 114: Avis De Conformité Aux Normes Du Ministère Des Communications Du Canada

    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. Dieses Gerät erfüllt die Bedingungen der EN 55022 Klasse A. Für diese von Geräten gilt folgende...
  • Page 115 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. Die Genehmigung wird erteilt, wenn keine elektromagnetischen Störungen zu erwarten sind.
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  • Page 117: Appendix B. Environmental Notices

    Before this unit is disposed of, these materials must be removed and recycled or discarded according to applicable regulations. IBM offers product-return programs in several countries. For country specific instructions refer to the following web site: http://www.ibm.com/ibm/environment/products/prp.phtml This product may contain a sealed lead acid, nickel cadmium, nickel metal hydride, lithium, or lithium ion battery.
  • Page 118 Batterie entnehmen Sie bitte dem Benutzer- oder Servicehandbuch. Die Batterie muss wieder verwertet oder als Sondermüll entsorgt werden. Es ist möglich, dass es in Ihrer Nähe keine Wiederverwertungsanlage gibt. Weitere Informationen zur Entsorgung von Batterien erhalten Sie von Ihrem örtlichen Müllentsorgungsunternehmen. Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide...
  • Page 119 Questo prodotto potrebbe contenere una batteria al piombo, al nichel-cadmio, all ’idruro di nichel, al litio o agli ioni di litio. Consultare il manuale utente o il manuale di assistenza per informazioni specifiche sulla batteria. La batteria deve essere appropriatamente riciclata o smaltita. Il servizio per il riciclaggio potrebbero non essere disponibile nella vostra zona.
  • Page 120 Batteriet måste lämnas till återvinning eller kastas på ett miljösäkert sätt. Det kanske inte finns några återvinningsmöjligheter där du bor . När det gäller omhändertagande av batterier ber vi att få hänvisa till myndigheternas anvisningar i respektive land. Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide...
  • Page 121: Environmental Design

    In the United States, IBM has established a collection process for reuse, recycling, or proper disposal of used IBM sealed lead acid, nickel cadmium, nickel metal hydride, and other battery packs from IBM Equipment. For information on proper disposal of these batteries, please contact IBM at 1-800-426-4333.
  • Page 122: 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 123: 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.
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  • Page 125: 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 126: Installing The Frame Kit

    Item 4 in illustration on page 114. 05N6344 Bushing Item 5 in illustration on page 114. 21L4309 Washer Item 3 in illustration on page 114. 0130985 Washer Item 6 in illustration on page 114. 05N6346 Bolt Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide...
  • Page 127 11P4757 Frame Tie-down Kit (Short-Raised Floor) (RPQ 8A1185) Item Part Number Description Illustration on page 119. 44P0673 Turnbuckle Assembly (short) Item 3 in illustration 112. 11P3527 Shipping bar (lower) Item 5 in illustration 112. 11P3529 Hinge plate Item 8 in illustration 112. 11P3530 Latch plate Item 6 in illustration 112.
  • Page 128: Mounting Internal Rack Components

    1 Screw (hex flange, 20 mm long) 7 Latch Bolt 2 Shipping bar (upper) 8 Latch Plate 3 Shipping bar (lower) 9 Screw (hex, 25mm, long, hinge) 5 Hinge Plate 10 Washer (M 8, hinge) 6 EQ Support Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide...
  • Page 129: Determine Your Next Step

    Determine Your Next Step Use the following to determine your next step: v If the rack is being attached to a concrete (non-raised) floor, proceed to “Attach the Rack to a Concrete (Non-Raised) Floor.” v If the rack is being attached to a raised floor, proceed to “Attaching the Rack to a Short-Raised or Long-Raised Floor”...
  • Page 130 1. Be sure the rack is in the correct location. 1 Plate Lock-Down (mounting plates) 4 Bushing 2 Spacer 5 Washer 3 Washer 6 Bolt Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide...
  • Page 131 2. Place the mounting plates (item 1 in illustration on page 114), front and rear, in the approximate mounting position under the system rack. 3. To align the mounting plates to the system rack, do the following: a. Place the four rack-mounting bolts (item 6 in illustration on page 114) through the plate assembly holes at the bottom of the rack.
  • Page 132: 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 133 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 134 610 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 135 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 136 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 137: Installing Frame Ground Straps

    Raised-floor environments can be low-raised or high-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 138 Note: If a starwasher is supplied, ensure that the starwasher is installed between the frame surface and the ground strap lug. See the following illustration for the routing of the frame ground strap from the floor pedestal, through the floor, to the frame of the rack. Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide...
  • Page 139: Non-Raised Floor Environments

    9076 SP Switch2, so order one kit for each server that is connected to the switch. v An IBM service representative will install the grounding straps by using instructions that are provided with the grounding kits. Each server frame must be directly connected to a 9076 SP Switch2 frame.
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  • Page 141: Appendix E. Attaching Multiple Pseries 670S To One Hardware Management Console

    Appendix E. Attaching Multiple pSeries 670s to One Hardware Management Console This appendix details how to attach multiple pSeries 670 servers to one HMC. The HMC might have an 8-port async adapter or a 128-port async adapter installed to allow multiple servers to connect. Procedures for configuring both of the async adapters follow.
  • Page 142: Connect The Serial Cables From The Pseries 670 To The 8-Port Async Adapters

    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 143: 128-Port Async Adapter Line Connectors

    128-Port Async Adapter Line Connectors The 128-port async adapter contains two 15-pin D-shell connectors. The connector that is closest to the edge connector that plugs into the HMC is line 1. The RANs are cabled in a daisy chain and are terminated using a line terminator.
  • Page 144: 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 145 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 146: 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 147: 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.
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  • Page 149: 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. 1 Hardware Management Console 5 7040 Model 61R Integrated Battery Feature (IBF) (Optional) for the Power...
  • Page 150 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 151: 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 152 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 153: 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.
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  • Page 155: Appendix G. Subsystem Positioning And Cabling

    Appendix G. Subsystem Positioning and Cabling This section describes subsystem positioning and cabling for the pSeries 670. Operator Panel Cable and Diskette Drive Cable to the Media Subsystem (Rear View) 1 Primary I/O Book 3 Diskette Drive Data Cable 2 Cable Connecting the Operator Panel to the...
  • Page 156: I/O Subsystem Positions, Fully Populated Rack (Rear View Without Ibf)

    I/O Subsystem Positions, Fully Populated Rack (Rear View without IBF) C1 Primary Rack 2 Second I/O Subsystem Position 1 First I/O Subsystem Position 3 Third I/O Subsystem Position Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide...
  • Page 157: I/O Subsystem Positions, Fully Populated Rack (Rear View With Ibfs)

    I/O Subsystem Positions, Fully Populated Rack (Rear View with IBFs) C1 Rack 2 Second I/O Subsystem C2 I/O Book (Book 0) 3 Third I/O Subsystem 1 First I/O Subsystem 4B Two IBFs (primary rack), Position 4 Appendix G. Subsystem Positioning and Cabling...
  • Page 158: Rio And Rio-2 Cabling Rules

    Note: If all I/O planars are connected to the CEC with one I/O planar loops, 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 159: 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 figure applies to CECs with RIO, or thumbscrew retention, connections. 1 Primary Rack 3 First I/O Subsystem (Minimum I/O, Single I/O Board Installed) 2 Primary I/O Book 4 Secondary I/O Book...
  • Page 160: I/O Subsystems (1 Through 3 ) Rio Cabling To I/O Books, Two I/O Planar Loop Configuration

    Note: The following figure applies to CECs with RIO, or thumbscrew retention, connections. 1 Primary Rack 4 Second I/O Subsystem 2 Primary I/O Book 5 First I/O Subsystem 3 Third I/O Subsystem 6 Secondary I/O Book Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide...
  • Page 161: I/O Subsystems (1 Through 3 ) Rio-2 Cabling To I/O Books, Two I/O Planar Loop Configuration

    I/O Subsystems (1 through 3 ) RIO-2 Cabling to I/O Books, Two I/O Planar Loop Configuration Note: The following figure applies to CECs with RIO-2, or bayonette retention, connections. 1 Primary Rack 4 Second I/O Subsystem 2 Primary I/O Book 5 First I/O Subsystem 3 Third I/O Subsystem 6 Secondary I/O Book...
  • Page 162: I/O Subsystem (One Side Of Subsystem 1 With Ibf) Rio-2 Cabling To I/O Books, Two I/O Planar Loop Configuration

    I/O Books, Two I/O Planar Loop Configuration Note: The following figure applies to CECs with RIO-2, or bayonette retention, connections. 1 Primary Rack 3 First I/O Subsystem (Minimum I/O, Single I/O Board Installed) 2 Primary I/O Book 4 Secondary I/O Book Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide...
  • Page 163: I/O Subsystem (One Side Of Subsystem 1 With Ibf) Rio-2 Cabling To I/O Books, One I/O Planar Loop Configuration

    I/O Subsystem (One Side of Subsystem 1 with IBF) RIO-2 Cabling to I/O Books, One I/O Planar Loop Configuration Note: The following figure applies to CECs with RIO-2, or bayonette retention, connections. 1 Primary Rack 3 First I/O Subsystem (Minimum I/O, Single I/O Board Installed) 2 Primary I/O Book 4 Secondary I/O Book...
  • Page 164: I/O Subsystems (1 Through 2) Rio-2 Cabling To I/O Books, One I/O Planar Loop Configuration

    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. Only eight RIO or RIO-2 ports are available in the CEC. The last two CEC RIO ports must only be used for single I/O planar loop connections. Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide...
  • Page 165: Power And Scsi Cables To The Media Subsystem

    Power and SCSI Cables to the Media Subsystem 1 Rack 5* SCSI Cable for Media Subsystem Rear Drives 2 Primary I/O Book 6 SCSI Cable for Media Subsystem Front Drives 3 Power Cable for Media Subsystem Front 7* Power Cable for Media Subsystem Rear Drives Drives 4 Rear of Media Subsystem Note: *Items 5 and 7 are for applications with a single I/O planar.
  • Page 166: 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.
  • Page 167: 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 168 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 169: Rio Cables, Rio-2 Cables, And I/O Power Cables

    RIO Cables, RIO-2 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-2 cable 1.75-meter 00P5239 Up to 6...
  • Page 170 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 171: 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 172: Testing The Service Processor Setup

    5. When your telephone rings, answer the call. You should hear the sound of a telephone being dialed. This is your computer trying to page you. If this test is successful, call-out is working correctly. Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide...
  • Page 173: Serial Port Configuration

    Serial Port Configuration To configure the serial port on an AIX system, do the following from an AIX console: 1. Log in as root user. 2. To determine if you have any serial ports already configured, type: lsdev -Cc tty If no serial ports are configured, none are listed.
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  • Page 175: 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 161. For the reduced height procedure, go to “Preparing for Rack Top-Frame Installation for pSeries 670 (Reduced Height Option) RPQ8A1173” on page 166. Attention: Due to the weight of the rack top frame, two people are required to restore the rack to full height.
  • Page 176: 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 9 Part Number 11P3535 Hinge Part Number 2665525 Screw 2 Part Number 44P0107 Rear Cover 10 Part Number 11P1096 Front Latch...
  • Page 177: Removing The Rack Top Frame For Clearance Through Doorways

    2. Remove the (2) screws and washers inside the frame (part numbers 77G0599 and 1625437). 3. Remove the (3) screws at the top of the frame (part number 54G2882). The use of a stepladder is recommended for this procedure. 4. With all the screws removed, rock the cover to the right from the top. There are features built into the cover that lock it behind the left cover, and these features must be clear before you can lift the cover from the frame.
  • Page 178 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 4 BPR...
  • Page 179 1 Top Frame Extender 5 Front Frame Extender 2 Left Frame Extender 6 UEPO Switch 3 Right Frame Extender 7 Rack Top Frame Left Side Cover 4 Rear Frame Extender 8 Rack Top Frame Right Side Cover Appendix J. Removing and Installing the Rack Top Frame...
  • Page 180 7. To reduce the weight so that it is the maximum two-person limit, do the following: 1 Top Panels for Front and Rear Rack Top 4 Foam and Metal Air Baffle Frame 2 Rack Top Frame 5 Rack Top-Frame Cross Brace 3 Left and Right BPE Rails Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide...
  • Page 181 a. Remove the eight screws around the perimeter of the top panels at the front and rear of the rack top-frame assembly. Remove the two top panels (item 1 in the preceding illustration). b. Carefully note the orientation and position of the foam and metal air baffle (item 4 in the preceding illustration) at the middle left side of the rack top frame assembly.
  • Page 182: 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 183 d. Remove the BPF (item 5 in the illustration on page 166) as follows: Note: A grille covers the fan on the front of the fan assembly. 1) Locate the BPF to be replaced. 2) Remove the fan cover plate (item 6 in the illustration on page 166). 3) Loosen the upper and lower fasteners, using the torque tool.
  • Page 184 Remove the two screws at the rear of the right BPE rail, and remove the rail (item 3 in illustration on page 167). 1 Rack Top Frame 3 Top Frame Bolts 2 Rack Chassis 4 Rack Top Frame Cross Brace Proceed to “Installing the Rack Top Frame” on page 169. Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide...
  • Page 185: Installing The Rack Top Frame

    Installing the Rack Top Frame To install the rack top frame, complete the following: 1. If you have not done so, use the jack screws to stabilize and lift the rack off the floor, as follows: a. Loosen the jam nut on each leveling foot by turning the nut counterclockwise. b.
  • Page 186 4. Install the left and right BPE rails, (item 3 in the illustration on page 170). 1 Top Panels for Front and Rear Rack Top 4 Foam and Metal Air Baffle Frame 2 Rack Top Frame 5 Rack Top-Frame Cross Brace 3 Left and Right BPE Rails Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide...
  • Page 187 5. Insert and align the foam and metal air baffle (item 4 in the illustration on page 170) to the left side of the rack top frame, securing it in place with a screw. 6. Install the rack top-frame cross brace (item 5 in the illustration on page 170). 7.
  • Page 188 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 151 and Appendix G, “Subsystem Positioning and Cabling,” on page 139. Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide...
  • Page 189 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 190: 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 191: Index

    Index Numerics configuration CPU 135 128-port adapter cables I/O 135 connecting 130 memory 135 8-port adapter cables service processor connecting 126 serial port 157 system other 8 configuring the network 27 about this book xiii connecting accessing information xiii 128-port adapter cables 130 acoustical 8-port adapter cables 126 noise...
  • Page 192 39 laser safety information ix removing PCI adapter cassette 34 leveling replacing a PCI adapter cassette 37 rack 10 replacing an adapter in a cassette 58 loading replacing non-hot-pluggable adapter 39 online diagnostics 23 Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide...
  • Page 193 PCI adapters (continued) RIO (continued) short adapter removal 54 rules 142 power cords RIO-2 installation 15 cabling 142 routing 15 rules 142 system routing connection 15 power cords 15 power source 13 running system verification 24 preface xiii prerequisites installation 8 Processor CUoD safety overview 29...
  • Page 194 159 trademarks xiv Trial Capacity on Demand processor features 30 UEPO 12, 18 verifying hardware operation 23 verifying firmware 25 verifying partition 26 verifying, latest HMC software 26 Web sites AIX documentation 40, 44, 128 Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide...
  • Page 195 Thank you for your responses. May we contact you? h Yes h No When you send comments to IBM, you grant IBM a nonexclusive right to use or distribute your comments in any way it believes appropriate without incurring any obligation to you. Name...
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