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  • Page 1 Hardware Information Voltage regulator REFERENCE 86 A1 39EW 00...
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  • Page 3 ESCALA POWER5 Hardware Information Voltage regulator Hardware July 2006 BULL CEDOC 357 AVENUE PATTON B.P.20845 49008 ANGERS CEDEX 01 FRANCE REFERENCE 86 A1 39EW 00...
  • Page 4 Linux® is the registered trademark of Linus Torvalds in the U.S. and other countries 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

    Voltage regulator Table of Contents Voltage regulator...............................1 Printable PDF............................1 Saving PDF files ..........................2 Model ESCALA PL 250R-VL or ESCALA PL 450R-XS voltage regulator module.........2 Remove the model ESCALA PL 250R-VL or ESCALA PL 450R-XS voltage regulator module..3 Replace the model ESCALA PL 250R-VL or ESCALA PL 450R-XS voltage regulator module ..3 Model ESCALA PL 250R-L, PL 250R-L+ or PL 450R-VL+ voltage regulator module ......4 Remove the model ESCALA PL 250R-L, PL 250R-L+ or PL 450R-VL+ voltage regulator module............................4...
  • Page 6 Voltage regulator Table of Contents Related procedures Gain access to the model ESCALA PL 250R-L, PL 250R-L+ or PL 450R-VL+ control panels ..63 Install the front cover on the model ESCALA PL 250R-L, PL 250R-L+ or PL 450R-VL+ or 7/10 ..63 Model 112/85, ESCALA PL 250R-L, PL 250R-L+ or PL 450R-VL+, ESCALA PL 250T/R, PL 250T/R+ or PL 450T/R-L+, ESCALA PL 450T/R, PL 450T/R+ or PL 850T/R-L+, 7/10, service access cover ............................64...

  • Page 7: Voltage Regulator

    Voltage regulator These procedures describe the removal and replacement of a voltage regulator. Replacing this feature is a customer task. You can perform this task yourself or contact a service provider to perform the task for you. You might be charged a fee by the service provider for this service. DANGERWhen working on or around the system, observe the following precautions: Electrical voltage and current from power, telephone, and communication cables are hazardous.

  • Page 8: Saving Pdf Files

    Voltage regulator To view or download the PDF version of this document, select Voltage regulator (about 11069 KB). Saving PDF files To save a PDF on your workstation for viewing or printing: Right-click the PDF link in your browser. Click the option that saves the PDF locally. Navigate to the directory in which you want to save the PDF.

  • Page 9: Remove The Model Escala Pl 250R-Vl Or Escala Pl 450R-Xs Voltage Regulator Module

    Voltage regulator Remove the model ESCALA PL 250R-VL or ESCALA PL 450R-XS voltage regulator module To remove a voltage regulator module, do the following: Perform the prerequisite tasks in Before you begin. Stop the system or logical partition. Disconnect the cables from the back of the system. Disconnect the cable management arm.

  • Page 10: Model Escala Pl 250R-L, Pl 250R-L+ Or Pl 450R-Vl+ Voltage Regulator Module

    Voltage regulator Replace the system access cover. Refer to Install the service access cover on the rack-mounted model ESCALA PL 250R-VL or ESCALA PL 450R-XS. Install the system in the rack. Reconnect the cables to the system. Start the system or logical partition.
  • Page 11 Voltage regulator To remove a voltage regulator module, do the following: Perform the prerequisite tasks described in Before you begin. Stop the system or logical partition. If you have a rack-mounted system, remove the front cover. Refer to Remove the front cover from the model ESCALA PL 250R-L, PL 250R-L+ or PL 450R-VL+ If you have a rack-mounted system, place it in the service position.

  • Page 12: Replace The Model Escala Pl 250R-L, Pl 250R-L+ Or Pl 450R-Vl+ Voltage Regulator Module

    Voltage regulator Place the voltage regulator module on an acceptable electrostatic discharge (ESD) surface. Next topic: Replace the model ESCALA PL 250R-L, PL 250R-L+ or PL 450R-VL+ voltage regulator module Parent topic: Model ESCALA PL 250R-L, PL 250R-L+ or PL 450R-VL+ voltage regulator module Replace the model ESCALA PL 250R-L, PL 250R-L+ or PL 450R-VL+ voltage regulator module To replace a voltage regulator module, do the following:...

  • Page 13: Model Escala Pl 245T/R Voltage Regulator Module

    Voltage regulator Figure 2. Installation of the 2.5 V dc voltage regulator module Carefully grasp the voltage regulator module along two edges and align it with the connector. Insert the voltage regulator module B into the connector. Secure the voltage regulator module by pushing in the connector tabs A. Replace the service access cover.

  • Page 14: Remove The Escala Pl 245T/R Voltage Regulator Module

    Voltage regulator • Remove the ESCALA PL 245T/R voltage regulator module • Replace the ESCALA PL 245T/R voltage regulator module Parent topic: Voltage regulator Remove the ESCALA PL 245T/R voltage regulator module To remove a voltage regulator module, follow these steps: Perform the prerequisite tasks in Before you begin.

  • Page 15: Replace The Escala Pl 245T/R Voltage Regulator Module

    Voltage regulator Remove the system unit air baffle. Refer to Remove the model ESCALA PL 245T/R system unit air baffle. Identify the voltage regulator modules on the system backplane. Note: To access the voltage regulator in the rack orientation, partially pull out the lower media device. Refer to Figure Push the connector tabs A out and then down, as shown in the following figure.

  • Page 16: Model Escala Pl 250T/R, Pl 250T/R+ Or Pl 450T/R-L+ Voltage Regulator Module

    Voltage regulator Replace the system unit air baffle. Refer to Replace the model ESCALA PL 245T/R system unit air baffle. Replace the system access cover. Refer to Remove and replace model ESCALA PL 245T/R covers doors. If you have a rack-mounted system, place it in the operating position. Refer to Place the rack-mounted model ESCALA PL 245T/R in the operating position.

  • Page 17: Remove The Model Escala Pl 250T/R, Pl 250T/R+ Or Pl 450T/R-L+ Voltage Regulator Module

    Voltage regulator To print PDFs of these topics, go to Select by feature or part. • Remove the model ESCALA PL 250T/R, PL 250T/R+ or PL 450T/R-L+ voltage regulator module • Replace the model ESCALA PL 250T/R, PL 250T/R+ or PL 450T/R-L+ voltage regulator module Parent topic: Voltage regulator Remove the model ESCALA PL 250T/R, PL 250T/R+ or PL 450T/R-L+...

  • Page 18: Replace The Model Escala Pl 250T/R, Pl 250T/R+ Or Pl 450T/R-L+ Voltage Regulator Module

    Voltage regulator Figure 1. Remove the voltage regulator module (1.2 V dc) Place the voltage regulator module on an acceptable electrostatic discharge (ESD) surface. Next topic: Replace the model ESCALA PL 250T/R, PL 250T/R+ or PL 450T/R-L+ voltage regulator module Parent topic: Model ESCALA PL 250T/R, PL 250T/R+ or PL 450T/R-L+ voltage regulator module Replace the model ESCALA PL 250T/R, PL 250T/R+ or PL 450T/R-L+...

  • Page 19: Model Server Or 112/85 Voltage Regulator Module

    Voltage regulator Carefully grasp the voltage regulator module along two edges and align it with the connector. Insert the voltage regulator module into the connector. Secure the voltage regulator module by pushing in the connector tabs B. ♦ If you are installing the 1.2 V dc module, do the following. Ensure that the connector pins A are pushed toward the front of the system in the unlocked position before installing a new voltage regulator module.

  • Page 20: Remove The Model Server Or 112/85 Voltage Regulator Module

    Voltage regulator Note: Your system might have only one voltage regulator module. If there are two modules, and one of them is failing, both of the modules must be replaced. The following procedures describe the removal and replacement of the voltage regulator modules. •...

  • Page 21: Replace The Model Server Or 112/85 Voltage Regulator Module

    Voltage regulator Place the voltage regulator module on an acceptable electrostatic discharge (ESD) surface. Next topic: Replace the model server voltage regulator module Parent topic: Model server voltage regulator module Replace the model server or 112/85 voltage regulator module If your system is managed by the Hardware Management Console (HMC), you can use the HMC to complete the steps for replacing a voltage regulator module.

  • Page 22: Model Escala Pl 450T/R, Pl 450T/R+ Or Pl 850T/R-L+ Voltage Regulator Module

    Voltage regulator If you have a rack-mounted system, place it in the operating position. Refer to Place the rack-mounted system or expansion unit in the operating position. If you have a rack-mounted system, replace the front cover. Refer to Install the front cover on the rack-mounted model 112/85, ESCALA PL 250T/R, PL 250T/R+ or PL 450T/R-L+, ESCALA PL 450T/R, PL 450T/R+ or PL 850T/R-L+, , or the 05/95 expansion unit.

  • Page 23: Install A Model Escala Pl 450T/R, Pl 450T/R+ Or Pl 850T/R-L+ Voltage Regulator Module

    Voltage regulator To complete these procedures, you need to print the following topic and then return here. • System processor assembly To print a PDF of this topic, go to Select by feature or part. The following procedures describe the installation, removal, and replacement of the voltage regulator module. •...

  • Page 24: Remove And Replace A Model Escala Pl 450T/R, Pl 450T/R+ Or Pl 850T/R-L+ Voltage Regulator Module

    Voltage regulator ♦ If you do not have a wrist strap, just prior to removing the product from ESD packaging and installing or replacing hardware, touch an unpainted metal surface of the system for a minimum of 5 seconds. Remove the system processor assembly.
  • Page 25 Voltage regulator Parent topic: Model ESCALA PL 450T/R, PL 450T/R+ or PL 850T/R-L+ voltage regulator module Remove a model ESCALA PL 450T/R, PL 450T/R+ or PL 850T/R-L+ voltage regulator module If your system is managed by the Hardware Management Console (HMC), you can use the HMC to complete the steps for removing a voltage regulator module.
  • Page 26 Voltage regulator Remove and replace a model ESCALA PL 450T/R, PL 450T/R+ or PL850T/R-L+ voltage regulator module...
  • Page 27 Voltage regulator Replace a model ESCALA PL 450T/R, PL 450T/R+ or PL 850T/R-L+ voltage regulator module If your system is managed by the Hardware Management Console (HMC), you can use the HMC to complete the steps for replacing a voltage regulator module. For instructions, see Replace a part using the Hardware Management Console.

  • Page 28: Model Escala Pl 1650R-L+ Or Escala Pl 850R/Pl 1650R/R+ Voltage Regulator Assembly

    Voltage regulator Parent topic: Remove and replace a model ESCALA PL 450T/R, PL 450T/R+ or PL 850T/R-L+ voltage regulator module Model ESCALA PL 1650R-L+ or ESCALA PL 850R/PL 1650R/R+ voltage regulator assembly The model ESCALA PL 1650R-L+ or ESCALA PL 850R/PL 1650R/R+ system unit might contain up to three voltage regulator assemblies.

  • Page 29: Install The Model Escala Pl 1650R-L+ Or Escala Pl 850R/Pl 1650R/R+ Voltage Regulator Assembly With Power On

    Voltage regulator Select the appropriate instructions from this list: • Install the model ESCALA PL 1650R-L+ or ESCALA PL 850R/PL 1650R/R+ voltage regulator assembly with power • Remove and replace the model ESCALA PL 1650R-L+ or ESCALA PL 850R/PL 1650R/R+ voltage regulator assembly with power on.

  • Page 30: Remove And Replace The Model Escala Pl 1650R-L+ Or Escala Pl 850R/Pl 1650R/R+ Voltage Regulator Assembly With Power On

    Voltage regulator Remove the control panel with power Remove the voltage regulator assembly from its antistatic package. Remove the space filler from the card slot. Press the thumb tab on the space filler and pull the space filler from the card slot. Install the voltage regulator assembly into the next available slot by doing the following.
  • Page 31 Voltage regulator Remove the model ESCALA PL 1650R-L+ or ESCALA PL 850R/PL 1650R/R+ voltage regulator assembly with power on If your system is managed by the Hardware Management Console (HMC), you can use the HMC to complete the steps for removing a voltage regulator module. For instructions, see Remove a part using the Hardware Management Console.

  • Page 32: Install The Model Escala Pl 1650R-L+ Or Escala Pl 850R/Pl 1650R/R+ Voltage Regulator Assembly With Power Off

    Voltage regulator Replace the model ESCALA PL 1650R-L+ or ESCALA PL 850R/PL 1650R/R+ voltage regulator assembly with power on If your system is managed by the Hardware Management Console (HMC), you can use the HMC to complete the steps for replacing a voltage regulator module. For instructions, see Replace a part using the Hardware Management Console.

  • Page 33: Remove And Replace The Model Escala Pl 1650R-L+ Or Escala Pl 850R/Pl 1650R/R+ Voltage Regulator Assembly With Power Off

    Voltage regulator Perform the prerequisite tasks as described in Before you begin. Stop the system or logical partition. If necessary, open the front rack door. Remove the front cover from the model ESCALA PL 1650R-L+ or ESCALA PL 850R/PL 1650R/R+. Remove the control panel with power off.
  • Page 34 Voltage regulator Remove the model ESCALA PL 1650R-L+ or ESCALA PL 850R/PL 1650R/R+ voltage regulator • assembly with power off • Replace the model ESCALA PL 1650R-L+ or ESCALA PL 850R/PL 1650R/R+ voltage regulator assembly with power off Parent topic: Model ESCALA PL 1650R-L+ or ESCALA PL 850R/PL 1650R/R+ voltage regulator assembly Remove the model ESCALA PL 1650R-L+ or ESCALA PL 850R/PL 1650R/R+ voltage regulator assembly with power off...
  • Page 35 Voltage regulator Next topic: Replace the model ESCALA PL 1650R-L+ or ESCALA PL 850R/PL 1650R/R+ voltage regulator assembly with power off. Parent topic: Remove and replace the model ESCALA PL 1650R-L+ or ESCALA PL 850R/PL 1650R/R+ voltage regulator assembly with power off Replace the model ESCALA PL 1650R-L+ or ESCALA PL 850R/PL 1650R/R+ voltage regulator assembly with power off If your system is managed by the Hardware Management Console (HMC), you can use the HMC to complete...
  • Page 36 Voltage regulator Remove and replace the model ESCALA PL 1650R-L+ or ESCALA PL850R/PL 1650R/R+ voltage regulator assembly with power off...

  • Page 37: Related Procedures

    Related procedures • Before you begin Understand prerequisites for installing, removing, or replacing features and parts. • Start or stop the system or logical partition Learn how to start or stop a system or logical partition. • Place the rack-mounted model ESCALA PL 245T/R in the service position or operating position •...
  • Page 38 Voltage regulator • Disconnect the attached power cords, telecommunications systems, networks, and modems before you open the device covers, unless instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration procedures. • Connect and disconnect cables as described in the following procedures when installing, moving, or opening covers on this product or attached devices.

  • Page 39: Start Or Stop The System Or Logical Partition

    Voltage regulator Before you begin a replacement or installation procedure, perform these tasks: If you are installing a new feature, ensure that you have the software required to support the new feature and determine if there are any existing PTF prerequisites. If you are performing an installation or replacement procedure that might put your data at risk, ensure, wherever possible, that you have a current backup of your system or logical partition (including operating systems, licensed programs, and data).
  • Page 40 Voltage regulator Stop the system or logical partition Start a system that is not managed by a Hardware Management Console To start a system that is not managed by a Hardware Management Console (HMC), follow these steps: On a rack-mounted system unit, open the front rack door, if necessary. On a stand-alone system unit, open the front door.

  • Page 41: Stop The System Or Logical Partition

    Voltage regulator • Set up access to the ASMI. For instructions, see Accessing the ASMI. • Start the system using the ASMI. For instructions, see Powering the system on and off. Parent topic: Start the system or logical partition Start the system or logical partition using the Hardware Management Console After the required cables are installed and the power cables are connected to a power source, you can use the Hardware Management Console (HMC) user interface to start the system or logical partition.
  • Page 42 Voltage regulator Stop the system that is not managed by a Hardware Management Console The following procedure describes how to stop a system that is not managed by a Hardware Management Console (HMC). Prepare to stop the system Before you stop the system, do the following: Ensure that all jobs are completed and end all applications.

  • Page 43: Place The Rack-Mounted Model Escala Pl 245T/R In The Service Position Or Operating Position

    Voltage regulator Stop the system or logical partition using the Hardware Management Console You can use the Hardware Management Console (HMC) user interface to stop the system or a logical partition. For instructions on stopping the system, see Powering off the managed system.

  • Page 44: Place The Rack-Mounted Model Escala Pl 245T/R In The Service Position

    Voltage regulator Both rack latches should lock into position. Replace and tighten the two thumbscrews that secure the system unit to the rack. Close the front rack door. Parent topic: Place the rack-mounted model ESCALA PL 245T/R in the service position or operating position Place the rack-mounted model ESCALA PL 245T/R in the service position By placing the rack-mounted system unit in the service position, you can access the inside of the unit.
  • Page 45 Voltage regulator • Connect and disconnect cables as described in the following procedures when installing, moving, or opening covers on this product or attached devices. To Disconnect: Turn off everything (unless instructed otherwise). Remove the power cords from the outlets. Remove the signal cables from the connectors.

  • Page 46: Place The Rack-Mounted System Or Expansion Unit In The Service Position Or Operating Position

    Voltage regulator Release the rack latches A on both the left and right sides as shown in the following figure. Review the following note, and then slowly pull the system unit B out from the rack until the rails are fully extended and locked.

  • Page 47: Place The Rack-Mounted System Or Expansion Unit In The Service Position

    Voltage regulator Place the rack-mounted system or expansion unit in the service position By placing the rack-mounted system or expansion unit in the service position, you can access the inside of the unit. Note: Some of the figures in these procedures might not look exactly like the system or expansion unit that you have.
  • Page 48 Voltage regulator • To avoid hazardous conditions due to uneven mechanical loading, always install the heaviest devices in the bottom of the rack cabinet. Always install servers and optional devices starting from the bottom of the rack cabinet. • Rack-mounted devices are not to be used as shelves or work spaces. Do not place objects on top of rack-mounted devices.

  • Page 49: Place The Rack-Mounted System Or Expansion Unit In The Operating Position

    Voltage regulator Review the following note, and then slowly pull the system or expansion unit out from the rack until the rails are fully extended and locked. Note: ♦ If the procedure you are performing requires you to unplug cables from the back of the system or expansion unit, do so before you pull the unit out from the rack.
  • Page 50 Voltage regulator Both rack latches B should lock into position as shown in the following figure. Replace and tighten the two thumbscrews B that secure the system or expansion unit A to the rack as shown in the following figure. Close the front rack door.

  • Page 51: Open The Model Escala Pl 250R-Vl Or Escala Pl 450R-Xs Service Access Panel

    Voltage regulator Open the model ESCALA PL 250R-VL or ESCALA PL 450R-XS service access panel To open the service access panel on a rack-mounted model ESCALA PL 250R-VL or ESCALA PL 450R-XS follow these steps: If necessary, open the front rack door. If they are present, remove the two thumbscrews A that secure the system unit to the rack as shown in the following figure.
  • Page 52 Voltage regulator 450R-XS Complete the following steps to close the service access panel: Close the panel lid A, as shown in the following figure. Figure 3. Close the service access panel on model ESCALA PL 250R-VL or ESCALA PL 450R-XS. Push the panel release tabs B back into the locked position.

  • Page 53: Place The Model Escala Pl 250R-L, Pl 250R-L+ Or Pl 450R-Vl+ Or 7/10 In The Service Position

    Voltage regulator Place the model ESCALA PL 250R-L, PL 250R-L+ or PL 450R-VL+ or 7/10 in the service position Learn how to place the unit into the service position. Note: Some of the figures in these procedures might not look exactly like the system unit that you have. However, the steps to perform the task are the same.
  • Page 54 Voltage regulator • To avoid hazardous conditions due to uneven mechanical loading, always install the heaviest devices in the bottom of the rack cabinet. Always install servers and optional devices starting from the bottom of the rack cabinet. • Rack-mounted devices are not to be used as shelves or work spaces. Do not place objects on top of rack-mounted devices.

  • Page 55: Place The Model Escala Pl 250R-L, Pl 250R-L+ Or Pl 450R-Vl+ Or 7/10 In The Operating Position

    Voltage regulator ♦ Ensure the rails are fully extended. When the rails are fully extended, the rail safety latches lock into place. This action prevents the system unit from being pulled out too far. Parent topic: Related procedures Place the model ESCALA PL 250R-L, PL 250R-L+ or PL 450R-VL+ or 7/10 in the operating position Learn how to place the unit into the operating position.

  • Page 56: Remove The Door From The Model 112/85, Escala Pl 250T/R, Pl 250T/R+ Or Pl 450T/R-L+, Escala Pl 450T/R, Pl 450T/R+ Or Pl 850T/R-L

    Voltage regulator Learn how to remove and replace the front door of the stand-alone model 112/85, ESCALA PL 250T/R, PL 250T/R+ or PL 450T/R-L+, ESCALA PL 450T/R, PL 450T/R+ or PL 850T/R-L+, . • Remove the door from the model 112/85, ESCALA PL 250T/R, PL 250T/R+ or PL 450T/R-L+, ESCALA PL 450T/R, PL 450T/R+ or PL 850T/R-L+, •...

  • Page 57: Install Or Replace The Door On The Model 112/85, Escala Pl 250T/R, Pl 250T/R+ Or Pl 450T/R-L+, Escala Pl 450T/R, Pl 450T/R+ Or Pl 850T/R-L

    Voltage regulator Parent topic: Model 112/85, ESCALA PL 250T/R, PL 250T/R+ or PL 450T/R-L+, ESCALA PL 450T/R, PL 450T/R+ or PL 850T/R-L+, door Remove the door from the model ESCALA PL 250T/R+ or ESCALA PL 450T/R-L+ The model 112/85 or ESCALA PL 250T/R+ or ESCALA PL 450T/R-L+ has two doors. The top door allows access to the media and the bottom allows access to the DASD.
  • Page 58 Voltage regulator To install the model ESCALA PL 250T/R+ or ESCALA PL 450T/R-L+ with acoustic feature front door see, Install the door on the model ESCALA PL 250T/R+ or ESCALA PL 450T/R-L+ To install the model ESCALA PL 250T/R, PL 250T/R+ or PL 450T/R-L+, ESCALA PL 450T/R, PL 450T/R+ or PL 850T/R-L+, front door, do the following: Set the door on the lower retaining post B, as shown in the following figure.

  • Page 59: Front Cover

    Voltage regulator Figure 1. Installing the model 112/85 door Rotate the door toward the system unit. Press down on the back edge of the door, and seat the post B into its matching slot. Close the door. Front cover The following procedures describe how to remove and install the front cover of the system or expansion unit. •...
  • Page 60 Voltage regulator Remove and replace the model ESCALA PL 245T/R front cover To remove the front cover from the model ESCALA PL 245T/R, follow these steps: Remove the side cover. See, Remove and replace the model ESCALA PL 245T/R side cover Lift each of the tabs on the front cover until it is released from the system unit, as shown in the following figure.
  • Page 61 Voltage regulator To remove the back cover from the model ESCALA PL 245T/R, follow these steps: Press down on the center tab of the cover until you unseat it from the back of the system unit, as shown in the following figure. Remember: Use care not to dislodge any of the cables or cords attached to the system unit during this procedure.
  • Page 62 Voltage regulator cover Parent topic: Remove and replace model ESCALA PL 245T/R covers and doors Remove and replace the model ESCALA PL 245T/R side cover To remove the side cover from the model ESCALA PL 245T/R, follow these steps: Unlock the security lock A if it is locked, as shown in the following figure. Press down on the latch B to open the cover and pull it away from the system unit.

  • Page 63: Front Cover For Models 112/85, Escala Pl 250T/R, Pl 250T/R+ Or Pl 450T/R-L+, Escala Pl 450T/R, Pl 450T/R+ Or Pl 850T/R-L+, And The 05/95 Expansion Unit

    Voltage regulator Replace the side cover in a model ESCALA PL 245T/R To replace the side cover on the model ESCALA PL 245T/R, follow these steps: Insert the bottom lip of the cover into the ledge on the bottom of the system unit. Rotate the panel up A until the latch snaps into place B, as shown in the following figure.
  • Page 64 Voltage regulator Remove the front cover from the model 112/85, ESCALA PL 250T/R, PL 250T/R+ or PL 450T/R-L+, ESCALA PL 450T/R, PL 450T/R+ or PL 850T/R-L+, or the 05/95 expansion unit The following procedures describe how to remove the front cover of the model 112/85, ESCALA PL 250T/R, PL 250T/R+ or PL 450T/R-L+, ESCALA PL 450T/R, PL 450T/R+ or PL 850T/R-L+, or the 05/95 expansion unit.
  • Page 65 Voltage regulator Gently pull the cover up and off the base, releasing the lower cover-locking tabs. Parent topic: Remove the front cover from the model 112/85, ESCALA PL 250T/R, PL 250T/R+ or PL 450T/R-L+, ESCALA PL 450T/R, PL 450T/R+ or PL 850T/R-L+, or the 05/95 expansion unit Install the front cover on the model 112/85, ESCALA PL 250T/R, PL 250T/R+ or PL 450T/R-L+, ESCALA PL 450T/R, PL 450T/R+ or PL 850T/R-L+, or the 05/95 expansion unit...
  • Page 66 Voltage regulator Tighten the thumbscrews. Close the front rack door. Parent topic: Install the front cover on the model 112/85, ESCALA PL 250T/R, PL 250T/R+ or PL 450T/R-L+, ESCALA PL 450T/R, PL 450T/R+ or PL 850T/R-L+, or the 05/95 expansion unit Install the front cover on the stand-alone model 112/85, ESCALA PL 250T/R, PL 250T/R+ or PL 450T/R-L+, ESCALA PL 450T/R, PL 450T/R+ or PL 850T/R-L+,...

  • Page 67: Front Cover For The Model Escala Pl 1650R-L+ Or Escala Pl 850R/Pl 1650R/R

    Voltage regulator Parent topic: Install the front cover on the model 112/85, ESCALA PL 250T/R, PL 250T/R+ or PL 450T/R-L+, ESCALA PL 450T/R, PL 450T/R+ or PL 850T/R-L+, or the 05/95 expansion unit Front cover for the model ESCALA PL 1650R-L+ or ESCALA PL 850R/PL 1650R/R+ The following procedures describe how to remove and install the front cover for rack-mounted ESCALA PL 1650R-L+ or ESCALA PL 850R/PL 1650R/R+ system units.

  • Page 68: Remove The Front Cover From The Model Escala Pl 250R-L, Pl 250R-L+ Or Pl 450R-Vl+ Or 7/10

    Voltage regulator these steps: Position the cover on the front of the system unit so that the tab on the left side of the cover is in the matching slot on the left side of the system unit as shown in the following figure. Tighten the thumbscrew on the right side of the cover.

  • Page 69: Gain Access To The Model Escala Pl 250R-L, Pl 250R-L+ Or Pl 450R-Vl+ Control Panels

    Voltage regulator Gain access to the model ESCALA PL 250R-L, PL 250R-L+ or PL 450R-VL+ control panels Because only part of the model ESCALA PL 250R-L, PL 250R-L+ or PL 450R-VL+ control panels control panel is visible from the front of the server, the following procedure describes how to gain access to all of the control panel's features, including the display.

  • Page 70: Access Cover

    Voltage regulator Pivot the front cover up toward the top of the system unit frame. Align the tabs to the matching slots located on the front of the system unit frame. Gently push the tabs into the slots until the cover seats against the front of the system unit. Close the front rack door.
  • Page 71 Voltage regulator • Remove the service access cover from the rack-mounted model ESCALA PL 250R-L, PL 250R-L+ or PL 450R-VL+, ESCALA PL 250T/R, PL 250T/R+ or PL 450T/R-L+, ESCALA PL 450T/R, PL 450T/R+ or PL 850T/R-L+, • Remove the service access cover from the stand-alone model 112/85, ESCALA PL 250T/R, PL 250T/R+ or PL 450T/R-L+, ESCALA PL 450T/R, PL 450T/R+ or PL 850T/R-L+, •...
  • Page 72 Voltage regulator Figure 2. Remove the service access cover from the ESCALA PL 250R-L, PL 250R-L+ or PL 450R-VL+ or 7/10 Parent topic: Remove the service access cover from the model 112/85, ESCALA PL 250R-L, PL 250R-L+ or PL 450R-VL+, ESCALA PL 250T/R, PL 250T/R+ or PL 450T/R-L+, ESCALA PL 450T/R, PL 450T/R+ or PL 850T/R-L+, Remove the service access cover from the stand-alone model 112/85, ESCALA PL 250T/R, PL 250T/R+ or PL 450T/R-L+, ESCALA PL 450T/R,...
  • Page 73 Voltage regulator Slide the service access cover toward the back of the system unit. When the front of the cover clears the front frame ledge, lift the cover off the system unit. Attention: For proper cooling and airflow, install the cover before starting the system. Operating the system without the cover for more than 30 minutes could damage the system components.
  • Page 74 Voltage regulator 450R-XS • Place the model ESCALA PL 250R-VL or ESCALA PL 450R-XS in the service position Parent topic: Remove the service access cover from the model 112/85, ESCALA PL 250R-L, PL 250R-L+ or PL 450R-VL+, ESCALA PL 250T/R, PL 250T/R+ or PL 450T/R-L+, ESCALA PL 450T/R, PL 450T/R+ or PL 850T/R-L+, Place the model ESCALA PL 250R-VL or ESCALA PL 450R-XS in the service position...
  • Page 75 Voltage regulator • Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet. Ensure that the outlet supplies proper voltage and phase rotation according to the system rating plate. • Connect any equipment that will be attached to this product to properly wired outlets. •...
  • Page 76 Voltage regulator • (For fixed drawers.) This drawer is a fixed drawer and must not be moved for servicing unless specified by the manufacturer. Attempting to move the drawer partially or completely out of the rack might cause the rack to become unstable or cause the drawer to fall out of the rack. (R001) To place the rack-mounted system unit into the service position, follow these steps: Record any error or log messages before you stop the system.

  • Page 77: Pl 450T/R+ Or Pl 850T/R-L+, 7/10

    Voltage regulator Grasp each side of the system unit and pull the system unit out of the rack. CAUTION:This unit weighs approximately 17 kg (37 pounds). Be sure you can safely support this weight when removing the system unit from the rack. Place the system unit on a sturdy flat surface capable of safely supporting the system unit while you are servicing it.
  • Page 78 Voltage regulator Install the service access cover on the rack-mounted model ESCALA PL 250R-L, PL 250R-L+ or PL 450R-VL+, ESCALA PL 250T/R, PL 250T/R+ or PL 450T/R-L+, ESCALA PL 450T/R, PL 450T/R+ or PL 850T/R-L+, 7/10, To install the service access cover on a rack-mounted model ESCALA PL 250R-L, PL 250R-L+ or PL 450R-VL+, ESCALA PL 250T/R, PL 250T/R+ or PL 450T/R-L+, ESCALA PL 450T/R, PL 450T/R+ or PL 850T/R-L+, 7/10, , refer to Figure 1...
  • Page 79 Voltage regulator Parent topic: Install the service access cover on the model 112/85, ESCALA PL 250R-L, PL 250R-L+ or PL 450R-VL+, ESCALA PL 250T/R, PL 250T/R+ or PL 450T/R-L+, ESCALA PL 450T/R, PL 450T/R+ or PL 850T/R-L+, Install the service access cover on the stand-alone model 112/85, ESCALA PL 250T/R, PL 250T/R+ or PL 450T/R-L+, ESCALA PL 450T/R, PL 450T/R+ or PL 850T/R-L+, To install the service access cover on a stand-alone model 112/85, ESCALA PL 250T/R, PL 250T/R+ or PL...

  • Page 80: Install A Feature Using The Hardware Management Console

    Voltage regulator Install the service access cover on the rack-mounted model ESCALA PL 250R-VL or ESCALA PL 450R-XS To install the service access cover on a rack-mounted model ESCALA PL 250R-VL or ESCALA PL 450R-XS and follow these steps: Ensure that the service access panel C is open while installing the service access cover. Place the service access cover A on the top of the system unit, approximately 25 mm (1 in.) from the front of the system unit, as shown in the following figure.

  • Page 81: Remove A Part Using The Hardware Management Console

    Voltage regulator In the Install/Add/Remove Hardware window, highlight system or unit into which you are installing a feature. Click Selected. From the Selected menu, select Add FRU. In the Enclosure type field, select the system or expansion unit into which you are installing a feature.

  • Page 82: Identify A Failing Part

    Voltage regulator Expand Service Applications. Select Service Focal Point. In the contents area, select Repair Serviceable Event. Select the system and click OK. In the window, click the problem number for the part you want to replace. Follow the instructions to replace the part. Note: The HMC might open the ESCALA Power5 Hardware Information instructions for replacing the part.

  • Page 83: Identify A Failing Part On An Aix System Or Logical Partition

    Voltage regulator Table 1. ESCALA PL 245T/R Fault-indicator LEDs 1 Power supply fault-indicator LED Front fan fault-indicator LED 2 Voltage-regulator module fault-indicator LED 8 Battery fault-indicator 3 Disk-drive bay fan fault-indicator LED PCI adapter fault-indicator LED 4 Optical-media bay fault-indicator LEDs Thermal fault-indicator LED 5 Disk-drive bay fault-indicator LEDs...
  • Page 84 Voltage regulator To identify a failing part on a system or logical partition running AIX, you must locate the failing part, and then activate the indicator light for that part. • Locate a failing part in an AIX system or logical partition •...

  • Page 85: Identify A Failing Part On A Linux System Or Logical Partition

    Voltage regulator Identify a failing part on a Linux system or logical partition There are a number of methods to identify a failing part on a system or logical partition running Linux. • Locate a failing part and activate the indicator light Use this task to locate a failing part if the service aids have been installed.
  • Page 86 Voltage regulator Activate the indicator light for the failing part Use these instructions to activate the indicator light. The indicator light helps you locate which part to replace. To activate the indicator light, follow these steps: Log in as root user. At the command line, type /usr/sbin/usysident -s identify -l<location code>...

  • Page 87: Identify A Failing Part Using The Advanced System Management Interface

    Voltage regulator Stop all jobs and applications, and then stop the operating system on the system or logical partition. Remove all tapes, diskettes, and CD-ROM. Turn off the system unit power. Note: The next step starts the server or logical partition from the stand-alone diagnostic CD-ROM. If the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive is not available as the startup device on the server or logical partition on which you are working, follow these steps: Access the Advanced System Management Interface (ASMI).
  • Page 88 Voltage regulator Identify a failing part using the Advanced System Management Interface...

  • Page 89: Verify The Installed Part

    Voltage regulator Verify the installed part This topic describes how to verify a newly installed or replaced part on your system, logical partition, or expansion unit. Verify an installed feature or replaced part by selecting the appropriate procedure for the operating system or for the console as follows.
  • Page 90 Voltage regulator Yes: Go to step 5. ♦ Is the system powered off? ♦ Yes: If the system supports slow boot, set the system to perform a slow boot. For information, Performing a slow boot. ♦ No: Go to step 4. Start the system and wait until the AIX operating system login prompt displays or until apparent system activity on the operator panel or display has stopped.

  • Page 91: Verify The Installed Part On A Linux System Or Logical Partition (Run Aix Diagnostics)

    Voltage regulator Follow these steps: 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.
  • Page 92 Voltage regulator Parent topic: Verify the installed part Verify an installed part using the stand-alone diagnostics Use these instructions to verify an installed part in a Linux system, expansion unit, or logical partition. You can use stand-alone diagnostics to verify an installed part in a Linux system, expansion unit, or logical partition.

  • Page 93: Verify The Presence Of An Installed Part Using Hardware Management Console (Hmc)

    Voltage regulator If the terminal type is requested, you must use the Initialize Terminal option on the Function Selection menu to initialize the operating system before you can continue. From the Function Selection menu, select Advanced Diagnostics Routines. Press Enter. From the Diagnostic Mode Selection menu, select System Verification.

  • Page 94: Verify The Presence Of An Installed Part Using The Advanced System Management Interface (Asmi)

    Voltage regulator No: Select the No FRU Replaced for this Serviceable Event option and click OK to close ♦ the service action event. ♦ Yes: Perform the following steps: From the FRU list, select a FRU that you need to update. Double-click the FRU and update the FRU information.
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