Bpcpwr; Bpdpwr - IBM iSeries Series Hardware Problem Analysis And Isolation

v If you are on a Model 270 or 820: The failing SPCN card is in a secondary expansion unit or base
I/O unit. See the BKSPCN symbolic FRU in the Migrated Expansion Tower Problem Analysis, Repair
and Parts manual on the V5R1 Supplemental Manuals web site
This ends the procedure.
v If you are on a Model 830, 840, SB2, or SB3: Is the failing SPCN card in a system unit?
– No: Continue with the next step.
– Yes: Replace the following:
- Models 840/SB3 (non dual-line cord) SPCN card
- Models 840/SB3 (dual-line cord) SPCN card
For location and part number of the SPCN card refer to Locations and addresses.
This ends the procedure.
2. The failing SPCN card is in a secondary expansion unit or base I/O unit. For FC 5072, 5073, 5077,
5082, 5083, and 9251 base I/O, the SPCN card is part of the ACMODUL. See Type, model, and part
number list for part number information.
Note: Before exchanging the BKSPCN, see the Remove and replace procedures in Migrated
Expansion Tower Problem Analysis, Repair and Parts manual on the V5R1 Supplemental Manuals web
site .
This ends the procedure.

BPCPWR

For use by authorized service providers.
The bulk power controller (BPC) may be the failing item.
1. Use the table below to find the part number you need.
2. Refer to the Models 870 and 890 - Bulk power controller remove and replace procedure.
Notes:
v Before replacing any field replaceable units (FRUs), verify that all cables are seated correctly.
v Ensure that the red switch on the front of the EPO panel is in the ON position and that if there is no
external EPO cable, that the internal toggle switch to the ROOM EPO BYPASS on the bottom of the
EPO panel is set to the left before proceeding.
v See Type, model, and part number list for the part number.
Table 1. Unit reference code, BPC unit, and part number for the Model 870 and 890 System
Units
Unit reference code
1xx1- 8710, 8731, 8750; 1xxA- xx11, xx13, xx17, xx22, xx32, xx42, xx52,
xx56, xx62, xx66, xx72, xx76, CE16
1xx1- 8711, 8731, 8751; 1xxB- xx11, xx13, xx17, xx22, xx32, xx42, xx52,
xx56, xx62, xx66, xx72, xx76, CE16
This ends the procedure.

BPDPWR

For use by authorized service providers.
The bulk power distribution (BPD) may be the failing item.
1. Use the table below to find the part number you need.
2. Refer to the Models 870 and 890 - Bulk power distribution remove and replace procedure.
3. See Type, model, and part number list for the part number.
Note: Before replacing any field replaceable units (FRUs), verify that all cables are seated correctly.
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BPC unit
BPC-A
BPC-B
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