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  • Page 1 System Processor Assembly for the E5-700 REFERENCE 86 A1 19FF 06...
  • Page 3 - Bull Escala E1-700 (Power 710 / 8231-E2B) - Bull Escala E1-705 (Power 710 / 8231-E1C) - Bull Escala E2-700 / E2-700T (Power 720 / 8202-E4B) - Bull Escala E2-705 / E2-705T (Power 720 / 8202-E4C) - Bull Escala E3-700 (Power 730 / 8231-E2B)
  • Page 4 Quoting of brand and product names is for information purposes only and does not represent trademark misuse. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Bull will not be liable for errors contained herein, or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the use of this material.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety notices ....... . . v System processor assembly for the 33E/8B or 36E/8C ... . . 1 Installing the 33E/8B or 36E/8C system processor assembly .
  • Page 6 Deactivating a system attention LED or partition LED by using the SDMC . . 41 Activating or deactivating an identify LED by using the SDMC . . 41 Viewing serviceable events by using the SDMC . . 42 Verifying an installed part or replaced part on a system or logical partition by using Virtual I/O Server tools Verifying the installed part by using VIOS .

  • Page 7: Safety Notices

    Safety notices Safety notices may be printed throughout this guide. v DANGER notices call attention to a situation that is potentially lethal or extremely hazardous to people. v CAUTION notices call attention to a situation that is potentially hazardous to people because of some existing condition.
  • Page 8 DANGER When working on or around the system, observe the following precautions: Electrical voltage and current from power, telephone, and communication cables are hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: v Connect power to this unit only with the provided power cord. Do not use the provided power cord for any other product.
  • Page 9 Observe the following precautions when working on or around your IT rack system: v Heavy equipment–personal injury or equipment damage might result if mishandled. v Always lower the leveling pads on the rack cabinet. v Always install stabilizer brackets on the rack cabinet. v To avoid hazardous conditions due to uneven mechanical loading, always install the heaviest devices in the bottom of the rack cabinet.
  • Page 10 CAUTION: Removing components from the upper positions in the rack cabinet improves rack stability during relocation. Follow these general guidelines whenever you relocate a populated rack cabinet within a room or building: v Reduce the weight of the rack cabinet by removing equipment starting at the top of the rack cabinet.
  • Page 11 (L003) All lasers are certified in the U.S. to conform to the requirements of DHHS 21 CFR Subchapter J for class 1 laser products. Outside the U.S., they are certified to be in compliance with IEC 60825 as a class 1 laser product.
  • Page 12 CAUTION: Data processing environments can contain equipment transmitting on system links with laser modules that operate at greater than Class 1 power levels. For this reason, never look into the end of an optical fiber cable or open receptacle. (C027) CAUTION: This product contains a Class 1M laser.

  • Page 13: System Processor Assembly For The 33E/8B Or 36E/8C

    System processor assembly for the 33E/8B or 36E/8C You can install, or remove and replace a system processor assembly. The following procedures describe the installation, removal, and replacement of the system processor assemblies. Replacing this feature is a customer task. You can perform this task yourself, or contact a service provider to perform the task for you.
  • Page 14 System Processor Assembly...

  • Page 15: Installing The 33E/8B Or 36E/8C System Processor Assembly

    Installing the 33E/8B or 36E/8C system processor assembly Learn how to install the system processor assembly. About this task If your system is managed by the Hardware Management Console (HMC), you can use the HMC to install the system processor assembly. For information about using the HMC to install the system processor assembly, see Installing a part using the Hardware Management Console.
  • Page 16 10. Perform the following steps to install the system processor assembly cover as shown in the following figure: a. Push the cover (A) down and slide it to the left under the flange (B). b. Tighten the screws (C). Figure 1. Installing the system processor assembly cover 11.
  • Page 17 Figure 2. Removing the protective cover from the connector pins 12. With the latches (A) in the unlocked position, place the system processor assembly (B) into the system as shown in Figure 3. 13. Move each latch (A) in the direction of the arrow to lock the system processor assembly into position.
  • Page 18 17. Start the system or logical partition. See “Starting the system or logical partition” on page 20. 18. Verify that the system processor assembly is functional. See “Verifying the installed part” on page 34. System Processor Assembly...

  • Page 19: Removing And Replacing The 33E/8B Or 36E/8C System Processor Assembly

    Removing and replacing the 33E/8B or 36E/8C system processor assembly Learn how to remove or replace the system processor assembly. Before you begin To complete these procedures you need the following additional documentation that can be printed for reference: v Memory modules v Voltage regulators About this task The following procedures describe the removal and replacement of the system processor assembly.
  • Page 20 Attention: v Attach a wrist strap to an unpainted metal surface of your hardware to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) from damaging your hardware. v When using a wrist strap, follow all electrical safety procedures. A wrist strap is for static control. It does not increase or decrease your risk of receiving electric shock when using or working on electrical equipment.

  • Page 21: Replacing The 33E/8B Or 36E/8C System Processor Assembly

    Figure 4. Removing system processor assembly from the backplane assembly in a rack-mounted system 9. Place the system processor assembly on an acceptable ESD surface. 10. If necessary, remove the memory modules to reinstall them in the new system processor assembly. See Memory modules.
  • Page 22 Attention: Attach a wrist strap to an unpainted metal surface of your hardware to prevent electrostatic discharge from damaging your hardware. When using a wrist strap, follow all electrical safety procedures. A wrist strap is for static control. It does not increase or decrease your risk of receiving electric shock when using or working on electrical equipment.
  • Page 23 9. Verify that the system processor assembly is functional. For instructions, see “Verifying the installed part” on page 34. 10. Do one of the following actions: v If you received new activation codes for your feature, see Activate Capacity on Demand or ®...
  • Page 24 System Processor Assembly...

  • Page 25: Common Procedures For Installable Features

    Common procedures for installable features This section contains the common procedures related to installing, removing, and replacing features. Before you begin Observe these precautions when you are installing, removing, or replacing features and parts. About this task These precautions are intended to create a safe environment to service your system and do not provide steps for servicing your system.
  • Page 26 Observe the following precautions when working on or around your IT rack system: v Heavy equipment–personal injury or equipment damage might result if mishandled. v Always lower the leveling pads on the rack cabinet. v Always install stabilizer brackets on the rack cabinet. v To avoid hazardous conditions due to uneven mechanical loading, always install the heaviest devices in the bottom of the rack cabinet.

  • Page 27: Identifying A Part

    Blue or terra-cotta on a part of the hardware indicates a touch point where you can grip the hardware to remove it from or install it in the system, open or close a latch, and so on. Terra-cotta might also indicate that the part can be removed and replaced with the system or logical partition power on.
  • Page 28 Figure 6. Control panel v A: Power-on button v B: Power LED – A constant light indicates full system power to the unit. – A flashing light indicates standby power to the unit. Note: There is approximately a 30-second transition period from the time the power-on button is pressed to when the power LED goes from flashing to solid.

  • Page 29: Identifying A Failing Part In An Aix System Or Logical Partition

    Related concepts: Identifying a failing part Use these instructions to learn how to locate and identify a failing part on your system or expansion unit using the appropriate method for your system. Identifying a failing part in an AIX system or logical partition Use these instructions to learn how to locate a failing part, and then activate the indicator light for that ®...

  • Page 30: Identifying A Failing Part In A Linux System Or Logical Partition

    Procedure 1. Log in as root user. 2. At the command line, type diag and press Enter. 3. From the Function Selection menu, select Task Selection and press Enter. 4. From the Task Selection menu, select Identify and Attention Indicators and press Enter. 5.

  • Page 31: Deactivating The Failing-Part Indicator Light

    3. Look for the system attention light to identify the enclosure that contains the failing part. Deactivating the failing-part indicator light After you complete a removal and replacement procedure, you must deactivate the failing-part indicator light. About this task To deactivate the indicator light, follow these steps: Procedure 1.

  • Page 32: Starting The System Or Logical Partition

    6. Select Commit. This turns on the system attention and indicator light for the failing part. 7. Exit to the command line. Starting the system or logical partition Learn how to start a system or logical partition after performing a service action or system upgrade. Starting a system that is not managed by a HMC or an SDMC You can use the power button or the Advanced System Management Interface (ASMI) to start a system that is not managed by a Hardware Management Console (HMC) or an Systems Director Management...

  • Page 33: Starting A System Or Logical Partition By Using The Hmc

    Note: There is approximately a 30-second transition period from the time the power-on button is pressed to when the power LED goes from flashing to solid. During the transition period, the LED might flash faster. v C: Enclosure identify light –...

  • Page 34: Starting A System Or Virtual Server By Using The Sdmc

    Starting a system or virtual server by using the SDMC You can use the Systems Director Management Console (SDMC) to start the system or virtual server after the required cables are installed and the power cables are connected to a power source. About this task For instructions on working with the SDMC, see Managing and configuring the SDMC.

  • Page 35: Stopping A System By Using The Hmc

    v If your system is running the operating system, type PWRDWNSYS. If your system is partitioned, use the PWRDWNSYS command to power down each of the secondary partitions. Then, use the PWRDWNSYS command to power down the primary partition. The command stops the operating system. The system power turns off, the power-on light begins to slowly flash, and the system goes into a standby state.

  • Page 36: Stopping A System By Using The Sdmc

    About this task By default, the managed system is set to power off automatically when you shut down the last running logical partition on the managed system. If you set the managed system properties on the HMC so that the managed system does not power off automatically, you must use this procedure to power off your managed system.

  • Page 37: Removing And Replacing Covers For The 33E/8B Or 36E/8C System

    Use the following steps to stop the system by using the SDMC. Procedure ™ 1. In the Power Systems Resource area, select the managed system you want to power off. 2. From the Actions menu, select Operations > Power Off. 3.

  • Page 38: Removing The Service Access Cover From An 33E/8B Or 36E/8C System

    Procedure 1. Align the cover with the system. 2. Gently push the cover in until the four cover clips are seated in their respective mounting posts (B) on the system. 3. Replace the two screws (C) that secure the system to the rack (A). Figure 9.

  • Page 39: Installing The Service Access Cover On An 33E/8B Or 36E/8C System

    Figure 10. Removing the service access cover Installing the service access cover on an 33E/8B or 36E/8C system Use this procedure to install the service access cover after performing service or accessing internal components. About this task To install the service access cover, follow these steps: Procedure 1.

  • Page 40: Placing The Rack-Mounted 33E/8B Or 36E/8C System Into The Service Position Or Operating Position

    Figure 11. Installing the service access cover Placing the rack-mounted 33E/8B or 36E/8C system into the service position or operating position Use these procedures to place a system into the service position or operating position to perform service or to gain access to internal components. Placing the 33E/8B or 36E/8C in the service position Use this procedure to perform service or gain access to internal components by placing the rack-mounted system or expansion unit in the service position.
  • Page 41 DANGER When working on or around the system, observe the following precautions: Electrical voltage and current from power, telephone, and communication cables are hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: v Connect power to this unit only with the provided power cord. Do not use the provided power cord for any other product.
  • Page 42 Observe the following precautions when working on or around your IT rack system: v Heavy equipment–personal injury or equipment damage might result if mishandled. v Always lower the leveling pads on the rack cabinet. v Always install stabilizer brackets on the rack cabinet. v To avoid hazardous conditions due to uneven mechanical loading, always install the heaviest devices in the bottom of the rack cabinet.

  • Page 43: Placing The 33E/8B Or 36E/8C In The Operating Position

    Figure 12. Releasing the rack latches 4. If required, unplug the cables from the rear of the system or expansion unit before you pull the unit out from the rack. Ensure that the cables at the rear of the system or expansion unit do not catch or bind as you pull the unit out from the rack.
  • Page 44 Figure 13. Releasing the rail safety latches 2. Replace and tighten the two thumbscrews (C) that secure the system or expansion unit (A) to the rack as shown in the following figure. Figure 14. Replacing the thumbscrews 3. Close the front rack door. System Processor Assembly...

  • Page 45: Installing A Part By Using The Hmc

    Installing a part by using the HMC You can use the Hardware Management Console (HMC) to perform many service actions, including the installation of a new feature or part. Before you begin To install a feature or part into a system or expansion unit that is managed by HMC Version 7, or later, complete the following steps: Procedure 1.

  • Page 46: Verifying The Installed Part

    6. After the part is placed in the Pending Actions section, click Launch Procedure and follow the instructions to install the part. Note: The SDMC might open external instructions for installing the feature. If so, follow those instructions to install the part. Verifying the installed part You can verify a newly installed or replaced part on your system, logical partition, or expansion unit by using the operating system, stand-alone diagnostics, or the Hardware Management Console (HMC).
  • Page 47 Yes: Continue with the next step. 3. Start the system and wait until the AIX operating system login prompt is displayed or until apparent system activity on the operator panel or display has stopped. Did the AIX login prompt display? v No: If a service request number (SRN) or other reference code is displayed, suspect a loose adapter or cable connection.

  • Page 48: Verifying The Installed Part In A Linux System Or Logical Partition

    Note: On systems with an indicator light for the failing part, this action changes the indicator light to the normal state. a. Select the resource that has been replaced from the Resource Repair Action menu. If the repair action was reseating a cable or adapter, select the resource associated with that repair action. If the resource associated with your action does not appear on the resource list, select sysplanar0 and press Enter.
  • Page 49 Before you begin v If this server is directly attached to another server or attached to a network, ensure communications with the other servers have stopped. v The stand-alone diagnostics require use of all of the logical partition resources. No other activity can be running on the logical partition.

  • Page 50: Verifying The Installed Part By Using The Hmc

    v No: There is still a problem. Contact your service provider. v Yes: Go to step 13. 13. If you changed the service processor or network settings, as instructed in previous procedures, restore the settings to the value they had prior to servicing the system. 14.

  • Page 51: Activating And Deactivating Leds By Using The Hmc

    c. Click OK to close the service action event. 9. If you continue to have problems, contact your service provider. Activating and deactivating LEDs by using the HMC ™ Use this procedure to activate or deactivate LEDs by using Service Focal Point from the Hardware Management Console (HMC).

  • Page 52: Viewing Serviceable Events By Using The Hmc

    7. Select one or more FRUs from the table, and click either Activate LED or Deactivate LED. The associated LED is either turned on or off. Viewing serviceable events by using the HMC Use this procedure to view a serviceable event, including details, comments, and service history. About this task To view serviceable events and other information about the events, you must be a member of one of the following roles:...

  • Page 53: Activating And Deactivating Leds By Using The Sdmc

    No: If the system attention LED is still on, use the SDMC to turn off the LED. See “Activating and deactivating LEDs by using the SDMC.” This ends the procedure. Yes: Continue with the next step. 3. Record the list of open service action events. 4.

  • Page 54: Viewing Serviceable Events By Using The Sdmc

    v Identify LED for an enclosure If you want to add an adapter to a specific drawer (enclosure), you need to know the machine type, model, and serial number (MTMS) of the drawer. To determine whether you have the correct MTMS for the drawer that needs the new adapter, you can activate the LED for a drawer and verify that the MTMS corresponds to the drawer that requires the new adapter.

  • Page 55: Verify The Replacement Part By Using Vios

    3. Select Advanced Diagnostics Routines and press Enter. 4. From the Diagnostic Mode Selection menu, select System Verification and press Enter. 5. When the Advanced Diagnostic Selection menu appears, do one of the following steps: v To test a single resource, select the resource that you just installed from the list of resources and press Enter.
  • Page 56 f. If no SRN is shown, go to 5. Test the part by doing the following: a. At the command line, type diagmenu and press Enter. b. From the Function Selection menu, select Advanced Diagnostics Routines and press Enter. c. From the Diagnostic Mode Selection menu, select System Verification and press Enter. d.
  • Page 57 11. Start the operating system, with the system or logical partition in normal mode. Were you able to start the operating system? v No: Contact your service provider. This ends the procedure. v Yes: Go to step 12. 12. Are the indicator lights still on? v No: This ends the procedure.
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  • Page 59: Notices

    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 60: Trademarks

    This information is for planning purposes only. The information herein is subject to change before the products described become available. This information contains examples of data and reports used in daily business operations. To illustrate them as completely as possible, the examples include the names of individuals, companies, brands, and products.
  • Page 61 equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits.
  • Page 62 Japanese Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA) Confirmed Harmonics Guideline (products less than or equal to 20 A per phase) Japanese Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA) Confirmed Harmonics Guideline with Modifications (products greater than 20 A per phase) Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Statement - People's Republic of China Declaration: This is a Class A product.
  • Page 63 Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Statement - Korea Germany Compliance Statement Deutschsprachiger EU Hinweis: Hinweis für Geräte der Klasse A EU-Richtlinie zur Elektromagnetischen Verträglichkeit Dieses Produkt entspricht den Schutzanforderungen der EU-Richtlinie 2004/108/EG zur Angleichung der Rechtsvorschriften über die elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit in den EU-Mitgliedsstaaten und hält die Grenzwerte der EN 55022 Klasse A ein.

  • Page 64: Terms And Conditions

    Generelle Informationen: Das Gerät erfüllt die Schutzanforderungen nach EN 55024 und EN 55022 Klasse A. Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Statement - Russia Terms and conditions Permissions for the use of these publications are granted subject to the following terms and conditions. Applicability: These terms and conditions are in addition to any terms of use for the the manufacturer website.
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