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  • Page 1 Expansion Units and Disk-Drive Enclosures REFERENCE 86 A1 60EW 03...
  • Page 3 ESCALA Expansion Units and Disk- Drive Enclosures Hardware November 2008 BULL CEDOC 357 AVENUE PATTON B.P.20845 49008 ANGERS CEDEX 01 FRANCE REFERENCE 86 A1 60EW 03...
  • 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 ....... . vii Part 1. Enclosures and Expansion Units ....1 Chapter 1.
  • Page 6 Chapter 7. Remove and replace SCSI repeater card ....49 Chapter 8. Disk-drive concurrent maintenance lights for 31D/24 or 31T/24 SCSI disk-drive enclosure ......51 Part 3.
  • Page 7 Chapter 17. Removing and Replacing Covers and Doors ....97 Removing the service access cover from a rack-mounted model 03E/4A, 04E/8A . . 97 Install the service access cover on a rack-mounted model 03E/4A, 04E/8A . .
  • Page 8 Enclosures and Expansion Units...

  • Page 9: 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 10 Power and cabling information for NEBS (Network Equipment-Building System) GR-1089-CORE The following comments apply to the servers that have been designated as conforming to NEBS (Network Equipment-Building System) GR-1089-CORE: The equipment is suitable for installation in the following: v Network telecommunications facilities v Locations where the NEC (National Electrical Code) applies The intrabuilding ports of this equipment are suitable for connection to intrabuilding or unexposed wiring or cabling only.

  • Page 11: Part 1. Enclosures And Expansion Units

    Part 1. Enclosures and Expansion Units You can attach your expansion units to system units using either remote input/output (RIO), also known as high-speed link (HSL), adapters (RIO), or GX Dual-Port 12X Channel Attach adapters (12X adapter’s). Note: The terms enclosure and expansion unit are synonymous with each other. Note: You can add your expansion units concurrently.
  • Page 12 Enclosures and Expansion Units...

  • Page 13: Chapter 1. Preparing To Connect Your Expansion Units

    Chapter 1. Preparing to connect your expansion units Use this information to plan the cable layout and to learn the configuration rules. About this task This topic collection provides information about connecting your expansion units with Remote Input/Output (High Speed Link) (RIO), GX Dual-Port 12X Channel Attach adapter (12X) cables, and system power control network (SPCN) cables.

  • Page 14: Cable Layout Options

    control power to the expansion units and as a backup to the RIO and 12X cables for auxiliary control and firmware control. Table 1. RIO cables Cable feature CCIN Cable type Length Part number 1307 (copper) 1307 -2/RIO-2 1.75 meters 03N5867 1308 (copper) 1308...

  • Page 15: Example: Topologies Of Remote Input/Output (High Speed Link) (Rio) Loops

    Example: Topologies of Remote Input/Output (High Speed Link) (RIO) loops Link redundancy is achieved by cabling the RIO in a loop. This section provides examples of RIO loops. Figure 1. RIO loop example Figure 2. RIO loop example System unit cable options Learn which Remote Input/Output (High Speed Link) (RIO) and GX Dual-Port 12X Channel Attach adapter (12X) cables are supported on which system units.

  • Page 16: Expansion Unit Configuration Requirements For Rio And Gx Dual-Port 12X Channel Attach Adapter Cables

    Table 5. Expansion unit RIO cable options Cable feature 11D/11 11D/20 1307 (copper) 1308 (copper) 1460 (copper) 1461 (copper) 1462 (copper) 1474 (copper) 1475 (copper) 1481 (copper) 1482 (copper) 1483 (copper) 1485 (copper) 3146 (copper) 3147 (copper) 3148 (copper) 3156 (copper) 3168 (copper) Table 6.
  • Page 17 Table 7. RIO and 12X adapter configuration rules for expansion units for servers servers (continued) Configuration Maximum number Maximum number of Maximum Maximum of ports loops number of number of expansion units supported per loop expansion units 04E/8A (RIO) 11D/20 04E/8A (12X adapter) 14G/30 03E/4A (RIO)
  • Page 18 Enclosures and Expansion Units...

  • Page 19: Chapter 2. Connecting Your Expansion Units

    Chapter 2. Connecting your expansion units The instructions contain important information about connecting your expansion units. Some installations require that a unit be powered off. You should verify your Remote Input/Output (High Speed Link) (RIO/HSL), and GX Dual-Port 12X Channel Attach adapter (12X) configuration prior to connecting any expansion unit.
  • Page 20 Enabled. This setting allows for firmware updates to be completed over the RIO/HSL/12X interface whenever an update is required and does not allow updates over the slower serial SPCN interface. a. Access the ASMI using an authority level of Administrator or Authorized service provider. For details, refer to the ASMI and nonpartitioned systems.
  • Page 21 on. After the green power indicators are lit on the control panels of all of the expansion units that were just powered on, wait 10 additional minutes for hardware initialization to complete before proceeding to step 12. 11. To start the system or logical partition, refer to “Start the system or logical partition” on page 77. 12.

  • Page 22: Connecting The Expansion Unit With Remote Input/Output (High-Speed Link) (Rio) And Gx Dual-Port 12X Channel Attach Adapter Cables

    Connecting the expansion unit with Remote Input/Output (High-Speed Link) (RIO) and GX Dual-Port 12X Channel Attach adapter cables These instructions explain how to connect units with RIO/12X cables in either a new or existing loop. It also includes information about connecting multiple units. Adding expansion units to a new Remote Input/Output (High-Speed Link) (RIO and GX Dual-Port 12X Channel Attach adapter) loop Use this procedure to add expansion units to a new RIO loop.
  • Page 23 v To add the expansion units to the end of the loop, go to step 7. 5. To add the expansion units to the beginning of the loop, complete the following steps: a. Move the RIO/HSL/12X cable from connector 0 on the first expansion unit on the loop (the one connected to connector 0 on the system unit) to connector 0 on the new expansion unit.

  • Page 24: Examples: Remote Input/Output (High-Speed Link) (Rio/12X) Expansion Unit Connections

    Examples: Remote Input/Output (High-Speed Link) (RIO/12X) expansion unit connections See examples of possible RIO/12X connections. Enclosures and Expansion Units...

  • Page 25: Connecting The Expansion Unit With System Power Control Network (Spcn) Cables

    Connecting the expansion unit with system power control network (SPCN) cables You can connect expansion units to system units with system power control network (SPCN) cables. System units use SPCN cables to control the power to expansion units. Before you begin Review the “Examples: Remote Input/Output (High-Speed Link) (RIO) and GX Dual-Port 12X Channel Attach adapter (12X) system power control network (SPCN) connections”...
  • Page 26 About this task If you encounter difficulties during the procedure, contact your service provider for assistance. If you are installing an expansion unit in an existing SPCN loop with the system unit power on, errors are logged when you disconnect and reconnect cables. You can ignore these error messages. 1.

  • Page 27: Examples: Remote Input/Output (High-Speed Link) (Rio) And Gx Dual-Port 12X Channel Attach Adapter (12X) System Power Control Network (Spcn) Connections

    e. Connect the other end of the cable from connector J16 on the last expansion unit added to connector J15 on the expansion unit that was disconnected in step 4b on page 16. f. Return to the procedure that sent you here. To connect SPCN cables to the end of an existing SPCN loop, do the following: a.
  • Page 28 Enclosures and Expansion Units...

  • Page 29: Connector Locations

    Connector locations Learn about Remote Input/Output (High Speed Link) (RIO) and system power control network (SPCN) connector locations. Model 03E/4A connector locations Learn about connector locations on rack-mounted and stand-alone models. Figure 3. Model 03E/4A connector locations on rack-mounted model Chapter 2.

  • Page 30: Model 04E/8A Connector Locations

    Figure 4. Model 03E/4A connector locations on stand-alone model Model 04E/8A connector locations Learn about connector locations on rack-mounted and stand-alone models. Figure 5. Model 04E/8A connector locations on rack-mounted model Enclosures and Expansion Units...

  • Page 31: Model 17M/Ma Or Connector Locations

    Figure 6. Model 04E/8A connector locations on stand-alone model Model 17M/MA or connector locations Learn about connector locations. Figure 7. Model 17M/MA connector locations Chapter 2. Connecting your expansion units...

  • Page 32: Model Or 11D/11 Connector Locations

    Model or 11D/11 connector locations Learn about connector locations. Figure 8. Model or 11D/11 connector locations Model 05/95 or 11D/20 connector locations Learn about connector locations. Figure 9. Model or 11D/20 connector locations Enclosures and Expansion Units...

  • Page 33: Model 57/96 Or 14G/30 Connector Locations

    Model 57/96 or 14G/30 connector locations Learn about connector locations. Figure 10. Model 57/96 or 14G/30 connector locations Verifying new configuration functions Use the procedures in this section to verify that the new configuration is correctly functioning. 1. Choose from the following options: v If your system is not managed by an HMC, refer to ../iphaj/hsmverify.htm.

  • Page 34: Verifying The Remote Input/Output (High-Speed Link) (Rio) And Gx Dual-Port 12X Channel Attach Adapter (12X) Loops With An Hardware Management Console (Hmc)

    Note: Wait up to ten minutes for the new expansion units to be displayed in the list. If they are not displayed after ten minutes, go to the next step. If they are displayed, go to step 6. Tip: To refresh the list of expansion units, you must completely exit and re-enter the function. 5.

  • Page 35: Viewing Information About The Managed System

    e. Verify that all of the entries of type External (ignore Internal links) have a LinkStatus of Operational. If the LinkStatus for all of the external entries is operational, continue to the next step. If the LinkStatus is not operational for any of the external entries, the links must be repaired before continuing.
  • Page 36 b. In the contents area, select Manage Serviceable Events. c. In the Manage Serviceable Events – Select Serviceable Events window, select the following: 1) Open for the Serviceable Event Status. 2) The MTMS of the server you are working with for Reporting MTMS. 3) ALL for all other fields d.

  • Page 37: Setting I/O Enclosure Configuration Id And Machine Type, Model, And Serial Number (Mtms) Value

    Setting I/O enclosure configuration ID and machine type, model, and serial number (MTMS) value Updating the configuration ID and the machine type, model, and serial number (MTMS) values keep the configuration and error information in sync, and is used by the system when you create the location codes.
  • Page 38 v 0x89 for 50/88 and 05/88 expansion units v 0x8A for 50/94 and 52/94 expansion units v 0x8B for 50/95 and 05/95 expansion units v 0x8C for 11D/20 expansion units v 0x8D for 14G/30 and 57/96 expansion units b. Compare the values shown on the ‘Type-Model’ and ‘Serial number’ columns for the expansion unit you are servicing to the type, model, and serial values on the label located on the expansion unit.

  • Page 39: Updating System Power Control Network (Spcn) Firmware

    15. If in step 8 on page 27 you determined that the power control network identifier (configuration ID) value is not correct, enter the correct value now. 16. If in step 8 on page 27 you determined that the Type-Model and Serial number values are not correct, enter the correct values now.
  • Page 40 4. Change the SPCN Firmware Update Policy setting to Expanded and click Save Policy Setting to allow SPCN firmware updates to be performed over the RIO/HSL and serial SPCN interfaces. 5. Select Start SPCN Firmware Update. The SPCN firmware is then downloaded to the expansion units that require an update.

  • Page 41: Part 2. 31D/24, Or 31T/24 Scsi Disk-Drive Enclosure

    Part 2. 31D/24, or 31T/24 SCSI disk-drive enclosure Learn about the SCSI disk-drive enclosure and how to assemble it. This SCSI disk-drive enclosure can hold up 24 disk drives. The enclosure is organized into 4 groups, with each group containing 6 disk drive slots. The enclosure can be used as a stand-alone tower or a rack-mounted drawer.
  • Page 42 Enclosures and Expansion Units...

  • Page 43: Chapter 3. Connect The 31D/24, Or 31T/24 To A System With The Aix Operating System

    Chapter 3. Connect the 31D/24, or 31T/24 to a system with the AIX operating system Use the information in this section to understand the cabling, SCSI addressing, and post connection requirements for the disk-drive enclosure. 1. Install the initiator repeater cards into the disk drive enclosure. For instructions, see Chapter 6, “SCSI repeater card,”...
  • Page 44 Figure 12. SCSI cable to dual repeater card connected with two SCSI cards v Four SCSI adapters connected to dual repeater cards: If in this case you are sharing resources (disk drives) between systems or logical partitions, ensure that you understand the SCSI addressing and cabling order.
  • Page 45 understand the SCSI addressing and cabling order. For more information, see “Connecting and configuring the 31D/24 or 31T/24 SCSI disk-drive enclosure in an AIX clustered environment” on page 36. Figure 14. SCSI cable to dual repeater card connected to single repeater card 3.

  • Page 46: Connecting And Configuring The 31D/24 Or 31T/24 Scsi Disk-Drive Enclosure In An Aix Clustered Environment

    ™ If the system the enclosure is attached to has either an HMC or is running Electronic Service Agent create the file named ″run_ses_healthcheck″ in the /usr/lpp/diagnostics/bin directory, with the following contents: ------------------------------------------------------------------ #!/bin/ksh #Name:run_ses_healthcheck #Location:/usr/lpp/diagnostics/bin #Function: SCSI SES hourly heathcheck for i in ’lsdev -Cc container -t ses -s scsi -F name -S available’...
  • Page 47 Before you begin Having any planning and cabling documentation for the system you are attaching available during this process will make some parts of this process much easier. About this task To assure that the SCSI disk-drive enclosure is ready to be connected to the cluster complete the following steps.
  • Page 48 Figure 15. SCSI cable to dual repeater card connected with two SCSI cards Cable the first SCSI bus or set of shared disks by doing the following: a. Connect the bottom port of the adapter on Host A (SCSI address 7) to the exterior port on the repeater card in slot C2 on the enclosure.

  • Page 49: Chapter 4. Connect And Configure The Disk Drive Enclosure In A System With The Linux Operating System

    Chapter 4. Connect and configure the disk drive enclosure in a system with the Linux operating system Use the information in this section to understand the cabling, SCSI addressing, and post connection requirements for the disk-drive enclosure. 1. Install the initiator repeater cards into the disk drive enclosure. For instructions, see Chapter 6, “SCSI repeater card,”...
  • Page 50 Figure 17. SCSI cable to dual repeater card connected with two SCSI cards Figure 18. SCSI cable to dual repeater card connected with four SCSI cards v If you are using a combination of single and dual repeater cards, install a SCSI cable to the dual initiator repeater card A.
  • Page 51 Figure 19. SCSI cable to dual repeater card connected to single repeater card 3. Install the other end of the SCSI cable C to the SCSI adapter D on the server. For more details, see Figure 20. Important: The SCSI adapter or the system or partition must be powered off before making this connection.
  • Page 52 v librtas v lsvpd ppc64-utils v diagela b. If your partitions are managed by a Hardware Management Console (HMC), install the src, rsct.core.utils, rsct.core, csm.core, csm.client, and devices.chrp.base.ServiceRM packages in order to report errors to the Service Focal Point on the attached HMC. Instructions for installing the packages are located on the Web site listed previously.

  • Page 53: Chapter 5. Connect And Configure The Enclosure In A System With The Operating System

    Chapter 5. Connect and configure the enclosure in a system with the operating system Use the information in this section to understand the cabling, SCSI addressing, and post connection requirements for the disk-drive enclosure. 1. Install the initiator repeater cards into the disk drive enclosure. For instructions, see Chapter 6, “SCSI repeater card,”...
  • Page 54 Figure 22. SCSI cable to dual repeater card connected to single repeater card 3. Install the other end of the SCSI cable C to the SCSI adapter D on the server. Important: The SCSI adapter or the system or partition must be powered off before making this connection.

  • Page 55: Chapter 6. Scsi Repeater Card

    Chapter 6. SCSI repeater card Use this information to understand where to place your repeater card and how to install your repeater card. Use the following figure and instructions to place your repeater cards. Figure 24. Repeater card location of the and 31D/24 SCSI disk-drive enclosure (drawer models)
  • Page 56 Figure 25. Repeater card location of the and 31T/24 SCSI disk-drive enclosure (stand-alone models) If you only have dual repeater cards, place as follows: Important: On stand-alone models, the locations C3 and C5 are located on top, C2 and C4 are located on the bottom.
  • Page 57 Table 8. Repeater card placement for single and dual style frepeater cards (continued) Type and number of repeater cards Single repeater card placement Dual repeater card placement 2 single repeater cards and 1 dual Place in C5 then C2 then place dual repeater cards repeater card 2 single repeater cards and 2 dual...
  • Page 58 Figure 27. Back view of 31D/24 or 31T/24 SCSI disk-drive enclosure The following list describes how the repeater card locations affect the disk drive bays. v The top left repeater card (C2) drives the front right 6 bays (D07 to D12). Figure 26 on page 47 v The top right repeater card (C3) drives the front left 6 bays (D01 to D06).

  • Page 59: Chapter 7. Remove And Replace Scsi Repeater Card

    Chapter 7. Remove and replace SCSI repeater card You might need to remove and replace one of the Small Computer System Interface (SCSI) repeater cards to repair a failing device or as a part of another service action. Before you begin Before you remove and replace an SCSI repeater card, follow the instructions for your operating system to save any jobs.
  • Page 60 5. Align the replacement repeater card with the empty slot on the enclosure, and insert the card until it is firmly seated. 6. Lower the handle to secure the repeater card into place. 7. Reattach the cable to the repeater card. 8.

  • Page 61: Chapter 8. Disk-Drive Concurrent Maintenance Lights For 31D/24 Or 31T/24 Scsi Disk-Drive Enclosure

    Chapter 8. Disk-drive concurrent maintenance lights for 31D/24 or 31T/24 SCSI disk-drive enclosure Learn where the disk-drive concurrent maintenance lights are located on your system. The following figures show the locations of the disk-drive concurrent maintenance light A for the models 31D/24 or 31T/24 SCSI disk-drive enclosure.
  • Page 62 Enclosures and Expansion Units...

  • Page 63: Part 3. 58/86 Sas Disk-Drive Enclosure

    Part 3. 58/86 SAS disk-drive enclosure Learn about the SAS disk-drive enclosure and how to assemble it. This SAS disk-drive enclosure can hold up 12 disk drives. The enclosure is organized into 2 groups, with each group containing 6 disk drive slots. Tip: Before you connect the enclosure you will need the following information: v If you are going to configure RAID arrays, ensure you have the following number of available disks for each RAID level:...
  • Page 64 Enclosures and Expansion Units...

  • Page 65: Chapter 9. Connecting The Sas Adapter To The 58/86 Disk-Drive Enclosure

    Chapter 9. Connecting the SAS adapter to the 58/86 disk-drive enclosure Learn about how to connect the 58/86 disk-drive enclosure About this task Use this procedure to connect the 58/86 disk-drive enclosure: 1. Install the SAS adapter into your server. For details, refer to the information center at http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/systems/scope/hw, and locate the PCI Adapters topic collection for your machine type.
  • Page 66 Figure 32. SAS YO cable to single enclosure with EE cables adding an additional enclosure or two YO connected enclosures each with an additional enclosure attached Enclosures and Expansion Units...
  • Page 67 Figure 33. Single enclosure attached with YI cable to external SAS port 3. Install the other end of the SAS cable to the SAS adapter on the server. Chapter 9. Connecting the SAS adapter to the 58/86 disk-drive enclosure...
  • Page 68 Enclosures and Expansion Units...

  • Page 69: Part 4. Common Procedures

    Part 4. Common Procedures This section contains all the common procedures related to installing, removing and replacing features.
  • Page 70 Enclosures and Expansion Units...

  • Page 71: Chapter 10. Before You Begin

    Chapter 10. Before you begin Understand prerequisites for installing, removing, or replacing features and parts. About this task 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.
  • Page 72 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 73 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 74 Enclosures and Expansion Units...

  • Page 75: Chapter 11. Managing The Advanced System Management Interface

    Chapter 11. Managing the Advanced System Management Interface The Advanced System Management Interface (ASMI) is the interface to the service processor that is required to perform general and administrator-level service tasks, such as reading service processor error logs, reading vital product data, setting up the service processor, and controlling the system power. The ASMI might also be referred to as the service processor menus.
  • Page 76 Table 9. PC or mobile computer network configuration information Service processor Server connector Subnet mask IP address Service processor A HMC1 255.255.255.0 169.254.2.147 HMC2 255.255.255.0 169.254.3.147 Service processor B HMC1 255.255.255.0 169.254.2.146 HMC2 255.255.255.0 169.254.3.146 (if installed) For example, if you connected your PC or mobile computer to HMC1, the IP address for your PC or mobile computer could be 169.254.2.146 and the subnet mask would be 255.255.255.0.

  • Page 77: Setting The Ip Address On Your Pc Or Mobile Computer

    d. Click Continue. e. Click Save Settings. f. Disconnect your PC or mobile computer from the server. g. Connect the server to your company network. h. Go to any PC or mobile computer on your company network that is running Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0, Netscape 7.1, or Opera 7.23, and type the following in the Address field of your browser: https://host name.domain name...

  • Page 78: Asmi Authority Levels

    Attention: Record or print the current settings before making any changes. This allows you to restore these settings if you disconnect the PC or mobile computer after setting up the ASMI Web interface. 4. Type ifconfig eth0 xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx netmask xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx, where the xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx values are the values from step 4 on page 65 for IP address and Subnet mask.

  • Page 79: Changing Asmi Passwords

    v To reset the password for celogin1 or celogin2, the admin user can disable, then re-enable the ID. As soon as the ID is re-enabled, the password must be changed. v If enabled, celogin, celogin1, or celogin2 can be used to reset the admin password, if necessary.

  • Page 80: Changing The Time Of Day

    v Administrator v Authorized service provider To configure network interfaces, do the following: 1. On the ASMI Welcome pane, specify your user ID and password, and click Log In. 2. In the navigation area, expand Network Services. 3. Select Network Configuration. Important: If you are attempting to configure a network connection on a multi-drawer system, you must select the primary or secondary service processor, and then click Continue.
  • Page 81 About this task To access the Advanced System Management Interface (ASMI) using the HMC, complete the following steps: 1. From the System Management tasks list, select Operations. 2. From the Operations task list, select Advanced System Management (ASM). Chapter 11. Managing the Advanced System Management Interface...
  • Page 82 Enclosures and Expansion Units...

  • Page 83: Chapter 12. Service Action Log (Sal)

    Chapter 12. Service Action Log (SAL) The Service Action Log (SAL) is a subset of the PAL. To access the SAL, select the following options, in order, from a DST or SST menu: v Start a service tool v Hardware service manager v Work with service action log The SAL is a utility that scans the PAL and displays entries that require service representative action.

  • Page 84: Activating The Indicator Light For The Failing Part

    Results Use the location information for the failing part to activate the indicator light that identifies the failing part. Activating the indicator light for the failing part Use these instructions to help physically identify the location of a part you are servicing. 1.

  • Page 85: Deactivating The Failing-Part Indicator Light

    Deactivating the failing-part indicator light After you complete a removal and replacement procedure, use this task to deactivate the failing-part indicator light. About this task To deactivate the indicator light, follow these steps: 1. Log in as root user. 2. At the command line, type /usr/sbin/usysident -s normal -l<location code> and press Enter. Locate a failing part in a Virtual I/O Server system or logical partition You might need to use Virtual I/O Server (VIOS) tools, before activating the indicator light, to locate a part that is failing.
  • Page 86 Enclosures and Expansion Units...

  • Page 87: Chapter 13. Starting Or Stopping The System Or Logical Partition

    Chapter 13. Starting or stopping the system or logical partition Learn how to start or stop a system or logical partition to perform a service action or restart the system. Start the system or logical partition You might need to start a system or logical partition after performing a service action or system upgrade. You can use this procedure to start the system or logical partition.
  • Page 88 v A: Power-on button v B: On/off power symbol v C: Serial number label v D: Function/Data display v E: System port (S1) v F: Power LED – A blinking light indicates standby power to the unit. – A constant light indicates full system 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 blinking to solid.

  • Page 89: Powering The System On And Off

    v E: Pinhole reset button v F: Function/Data display v G: Decrement button v H: Enter button v I: Increment button 4. Observe the following after pressing the power button: v The power-on light begins to blink faster. v The system cooling fans are activated after approximately 30 seconds and begin to accelerate to operating speed.
  • Page 90 System boot speed Select the speed for the next boot: Slow All IPL diagnostic tests are run, and the full memory test is run. Fast Several IPL diagnostic test are skipped, and a shorter memory test is run. Note: This is the default setting on systems with firmware EX310_xxx or later installed.

  • Page 91: Start The System Or Logical Partition Using The Hardware Management Console

    Start the system or logical partition using the Hardware Management Console You can use the Hardware Management Console (HMC) user interface to start the system or logical partition 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 HMC, see Managing the Hardware Management Console.
  • Page 92 Before you begin Before you stop the system, follow these steps: 1. Ensure that all jobs are completed and end all applications. 2. Ensure that the operating system is stopped. Attention: Failure to do so can result in the loss of data. About this task The following procedure describes how to stop a system that is not managed by a Hardware Management Console (HMC).

  • Page 93: Stop The System Or Logical Partition Using The Hardware Management Console

    Stop the system or logical partition using the Hardware Management Console About this task 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. By default, the managed system is set to power off automatically when you shut down the last running logical partition on the managed system.
  • Page 94 Enclosures and Expansion Units...

  • Page 95: Chapter 14. Disconnect The Smp Processor Cable From A System Unit

    Chapter 14. Disconnect the SMP processor cable from a system unit You might need to disconnect this cable to add or remove memory or processors. Use the procedure in this section to accomplish this task. About this task DANGER When working on or around the system, observe the following precautions: Electrical voltage and current from power, telephone, and communication cables are hazardous.
  • Page 96 (L003) 3. “Removing the front cover from the model 34E/MA, 17M/MA, or ” on page 104. 4. Remove the left edge of the trim kit on the system rack to expose the left edge of the SMP processor cable. Attention: Attach a wrist strap to an unpainted metal surface of your hardware to prevent electrostatic discharge from damaging your hardware.
  • Page 97 7. Carefully pull the connector from the system. 8. When the guide pins are free, carefully pull the cable away from the system unit. Chapter 14. Disconnect the SMP processor cable from a system unit...
  • Page 98 Enclosures and Expansion Units...

  • Page 99: Chapter 15. Reconnect The Smp Processor Cable To A System Unit

    Chapter 15. Reconnect the SMP processor cable to a system unit You might need to reconnect this cable after adding or removing memory or processors. Use the procedure in this section to accomplish this task. About this task DANGER When working on or around the system, observe the following precautions: Electrical voltage and current from power, telephone, and communication cables are hazardous.
  • Page 100 Note: This system can be equipped with a second power supply. Before continuing with this procedure, ensure that the power source to the system has been completely disconnected. (L003) 5. If necessary, remove the left edge of the trim kit on the system rack. Attention: v Attach a wrist strap to an unpainted metal surface of your hardware to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) from damaging your hardware.
  • Page 101 7. Align the guide pins A with the connector B on the system unit. 8. Carefully push the cable connector into the system unit connection. Note: Evenly press the connector in place, using firm straight pressure on both the top and bottom of each cable-end.
  • Page 102 Figure 36. Using the SMP cable tool 9. Push the latch handle down to seat the pins. 10. Replace the left edge of the trim kit. 11. “Installing the front cover on the model 34E/MA, 17M/MA” on page 105. 12. Close the front rack door. Results Enclosures and Expansion Units...

  • Page 103: Chapter 16. Removing And Replacing Expansion Unit Cover Or Door

    Chapter 16. Removing and replacing expansion unit cover or door You might need to remove, replace, or install covers or doors on an expansion unit as a part of accessing components or servicing your unit. Remove the front cover on model 14G/30 You might need to remove the front cover to perform service to the system.

  • Page 104: Removing The Front Cover From A 11D/11 Expansion Unit

    1. Insert the posts on the bottom of the cover (A) into the hooks on the chassis of the enclosure. 2. Press in on the two latches (C) on the right and left of the front cover. Figure 38. Front cover on a model 14G/30 3.

  • Page 105: Removing A Front Cover From The 11D/20 Expansion Unit

    2. Insert the tabs on the bottom of the cover into the slots at the front of the expansion unit. 3. Push the cover up and forward until the tabs on the top secure the cover in place. Removing a front cover from the 11D/20 expansion unit You might need to remove the cover to access components or perform service.
  • Page 106 About this task To install the expansion unit front cover, follow these steps: 1. If necessary, open the front rack door. 2. Insert the two tabs located on the bottom edge of the cover into their locking slots, located on the expansion unit frame.

  • Page 107: Chapter 17. Removing And Replacing Covers And Doors

    Chapter 17. Removing and Replacing Covers and Doors You might need to remove, replace, or install covers to access components or perform service. Removing the service access cover from a rack-mounted model 03E/4A, 04E/8A You might need to remove the service access cover to perform service or to gain access to internal components.

  • Page 108: Removing The Service Access Cover From A Stand-Alone Model 03E/4A, 04E/8A

    1. 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. 2. Hold the service access cover against the system unit, and slide it toward the front of the system. The tabs on the service access cover slide beneath the upper chassis ledge, and the two thumbscrews align with the screw holes at the back of the system unit.

  • Page 109: Installing The Service Access Cover On A Stand-Alone Model 03E/4A, 04E/8A

    Figure 42. Removing the service access cover from the stand-alone model Installing the service access cover on a stand-alone model 03E/4A, 04E/8A You might need to install the service access cover after performing service or accessing internal components. 1. Align the service access cover pins with the slots in the system. The flanges on the top and bottom of the cover wrap around the system frame.

  • Page 110: Removing The Front Cover From A Rack Mounted Model 03E/4A, 04E/8A

    Figure 43. Installing the service access cover on a stand-alone model Removing the front cover from a rack mounted model 03E/4A, 04E/8A You might need to remove the cover to access components or perform service. 1. Remove the two thumbscrews (A) that secure the system to the rack (B) as shown in the following figure.

  • Page 111: Installing The Front Cover On The Rack-Mounted Model 03E/4A, 04E/8A

    Figure 44. Removing the front cover from a rack-mounted model Installing the front cover on the rack-mounted model 03E/4A, 04E/8A You might need to install the cover after accessing components or performing service. 1. Push in the release latches (B) and push the cover onto system. 2.

  • Page 112: Removing The Door From A Model 04E/8A

    Figure 45. Installing the front cover on a rack-mounted model Removing the door from a model 04E/8A You might need to remove the door to access components or perform service. Use the procedure in this section to accomplish this task. 1.

  • Page 113: Installing The Front Cover On A Stand-Alone Model 03E/4A, 04E/8A

    Figure 46. Remove the door from the model 4. Gently pull the cover up and off the base. Installing the front cover on a stand-alone model 03E/4A, 04E/8A You might need to install the cover after accessing components or performing service. Use the procedure in this section to accomplish this task.

  • Page 114: Front Cover For The Model 34E/Ma, 17M/Ma

    Figure 47. Replacing the cover on the model 2. Push the cover up toward the top of the system (A), ensuring that the aligning pins are aligned with their matching slots (B) located on the system. 3. Gently push the cover in until the cover-release tab snaps into place. 4.

  • Page 115: Installing The Front Cover On The Model 34E/Ma, 17M/Ma

    Figure 48. Removing the front cover 3. Slide the cover to the right, and remove it from the system unit. Installing the front cover on the model 34E/MA, 17M/MA You might need to install the cover after accessing components or performing service. About this task To install the front cover follow these steps: 1.
  • Page 116 Figure 49. Installing the front cover 2. Tighten the thumbscrew on the right side of the cover. 3. Close the front rack door. Enclosures and Expansion Units...

  • Page 117: Chapter 18. Place The Rack-Mounted System Or Expansion Unit In The Service Position Or Operating Position

    Chapter 18. Place the rack-mounted system or expansion unit in the service position or operating position You might need to place a system or expansion unit into the service position or operating position to perform service or to gain access to internal components. Placing the rack-mounted system or expansion unit in the service position You might need to perform service or gain access to internal components by placing the rack-mounted...
  • Page 118 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 119 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 120 Figure 50. Removing the thumbscrews from the system and rack 3. Release the rack latches (A) on both the left and right sides as shown in the following figure. Figure 51. Releasing the rack latches Enclosures and Expansion Units...

  • Page 121: Placing The Rack-Mounted System Or Expansion Unit In The Operating Position

    4. Read 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: v 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 122 Figure 52. 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 53. Pushing the system into the rack and attaching the thumbscrews Enclosures and Expansion Units...

  • Page 123: Placing A Rack-Mounted Model 03E/4A, 04E/8A In The Service Position

    3. Close the front rack door. Placing a rack-mounted model 03E/4A, 04E/8A in the service position You might need to perform service or gain access to internal components by placing the rack-mounted system or expansion unit in the service position. Use the procedure in this section to accomplish this task. About this task Note: Some of the figures in these procedures might not look exactly like the system or expansion unit that you have.
  • Page 124 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 125: Placing The Rack-Mounted 03E/4A, 04E/8A In The Operating Position

    Figure 54. Releasing the rack latches 4. Read 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: v 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 126 Figure 55. 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 56. Replacing the thumbscrews Enclosures and Expansion Units...
  • Page 127 3. Close the front rack door. Chapter 18. Place the rack-mounted system or expansion unit in the service position or operating position...
  • Page 128 Enclosures and Expansion Units...

  • Page 129: Chapter 19. Viewing Existing Firmware Levels

    Chapter 19. Viewing existing firmware levels Find out how to view the level of firmware that currently runs on your server. About this task You can view the current and backup levels of server firmware on the managed system. Using the HMC to view the existing firmware levels Learn how to view the level of firmware that currently runs on your server using the HMC.
  • Page 130 Enclosures and Expansion Units...

  • Page 131: Chapter 20. Installing A Feature Using The Hardware Management Console

    Chapter 20. Installing a feature using the Hardware Management Console You can use the Hardware Management Console to perform many service actions; including the installation of a new feature or part. Before you begin To use the Hardware Management Console user interface to install a feature or part into a system or expansion unit that is managed by an HMC, follow these steps: 1.

  • Page 132: Exchange A Part Using The Hardware Management Console

    Note: The HMC might open the information center instructions for removing the part. If so, follow those instructions to remove the part. Exchange a part using the Hardware Management Console About this task If you are exchanging a part to repair a serviceable event follow those instructions. If you are exchanging a part as a part of any other procedure using HMC Version 7 or later use these steps, “Exchange a part using the HMC Version 7.”...

  • Page 133: Chapter 21. Hardware Service Manager - Verify

    Chapter 21. Hardware Service Manager — Verify Use the Hardware Service Manager to verify communications or devices. About this task To verify communications or devices on any model using the Hardware Service Manager Verify option, perform the following procedure: Note: Before running a verification test, ensure that the customer is not using the resource you want to test and that all communication jobs on the resource to be tested are ended.
  • Page 134 5. When the Advanced Diagnostic Selection menu appears, do one of the following: v To test a single resource, select the resource that you just installed from the list of resources and press Enter. v To test all the resources available to the operating system, select All Resources and press Enter. 6.
  • Page 135 a. At the command line, type diag and press Enter. b. From the Function Selection menu, select Advanced Diagnostics Routines. Press Enter. c. From the Diagnostic Mode Selection menu, select System Verification. Press Enter. d. Select All Resources, or select the diagnostics for the individual part to test only the part you replaced, and any devices that are attached to the part you replaced.

  • Page 136: Using The Hmc To Perform A Slow Boot

    No: Go to step 11. Yes: Go to step 12. 11. Start the operating system, with the system or logical partition in normal mode. Were you able to start the operating system? No: Contact your service provider. This ends the procedure. Yes: Go to step 12.

  • Page 137: Changing Service Indicators

    4. Repeat steps 1 - 3 for functions 12 - 20, until you have recorded the machine type, model, and serial number shown by function 20. Results Notes: 1. If 11 is shown in the function/data display on the control panel display, the numbers that follow are the reference codes.

  • Page 138: Verify The Installed Part On A Linux System Or Logical Partition (Run Aix Diagnostics)

    Verify the installed part on a Linux system or logical partition (run AIX diagnostics) If you have installed a new part, use the instructions in this section to learn how to verify that the system recognizes the part. About this task To verify the newly installed or replaced part, continue with “Verify an installed part using stand-alone diagnostics.”...

  • Page 139: Running Stand-Alone Diagnostics From A Network Installation Management Server

    7. At the Diagnostic Operating Instructions display, press Enter. Note: If an SRN or other reference code is displayed, suspect a loose adapter or cable connection. Note: If you received an SRN or any other reference code when you attempted to start the system, contact your service provider for assistance..
  • Page 140 running stand-alone diagnostics on these clients from the NIM server, the NIM server system administrator must ensure that any needed support for these devices is installed on the server. v All operations to configure the NIM server require root user authority. v If you replace the network adapter in the client, the network adapter hardware address settings for the client must be updated on the NIM server.

  • Page 141: Verify The Presence Of An Installed Part Using Hardware Management Console (Hmc)

    5. Choose from the following options: v If you are in a full system partition, power on the system unit to run stand-alone diagnostics. v If you are in a logically partitioned system, restart the partition to run stand-alone diagnostics. 6.

  • Page 142: Activating And Deactivating Leds

    1. At the HMC, examine the service action event log for any open service action events. See “Viewing serviceable events” on page 133 for details. 2. Are there any service action events that are open? No: If the system attention LED is still on, use the HMC to turn off the LED. See “Activating and deactivating LEDs.”...

  • Page 143: Activate Or Deactivate Identify Led

    6. Select Deactivate System Attention LED from the Action menu. A confirmation window is displayed that provides the following information: v A verification that the system attention LED was deactivated. v An indication that there still might be open problems within the system. v An indication that you cannot activate the system attention LED.

  • Page 144: Verify An Installed Feature Or Replaced Part On A Virtual I/O Server (Vios) System Or Logical Partition

    v Viewer To view serviceable events, follow these steps: 1. In the navigation area, select Service Management. 2. Select Manage Serviceable Events. 3. Select the criteria for the serviceable events that you want to view, and click OK. The Serviceable Event Overview window opens.
  • Page 145 information that you see. If the system is running in LPAR mode, note the logical partition in which you installed the feature. Contact your service provider for assistance. v Yes: The new device is installed correctly. Exit the diagnostic programs and return the system to normal operations.
  • Page 146 v No: There is still a problem. Contact your service provider. This ends the procedure. v Yes: Select Log Repair Action, if not previously logged, from the Task Selection menu to update the AIX error log. If the repair action was reseating a cable or adapter, select the resource associated with that repair action.
  • Page 147 – “Changing service indicators” on page 127 Chapter 21. Hardware Service Manager — Verify...
  • Page 148 Enclosures and Expansion Units...

  • Page 149: Chapter 22. Gain Access To The Model 04E/8A, 03E/4A Control Panels

    Chapter 22. Gain access to the model 04E/8A, 03E/4A control panels Since only part of the control panel is visible from the front of the server, you can use this procedure to gain access to all of the control panel’s features, including the display. About this task Because only part of the 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 150 Enclosures and Expansion Units...

  • Page 151: Part 5. Appendixes

    Part 5. Appendixes...
  • Page 152 Enclosures and Expansion Units...

  • Page 153: 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 154: Trademarks

    The manufacturer’s prices shown are the manufacturer’s suggested retail prices, are current and are subject to change without notice. Dealer prices may vary. 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.
  • Page 155 generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this 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.
  • Page 156 This product is a Class A Information Technology Equipment and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

  • Page 157: Class B Notices

    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. Um dieses sicherzustellen, sind die Geräte wie in den Handbüchern beschrieben zu installieren und zu betreiben.
  • Page 158 particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: v Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
  • Page 159 VCCI Statement - Japan The following is a summary of the VCCI Japanese statement in the box above. This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this equipment is used in a domestic environment, radio disturbance may arise.

  • Page 160: Terms And Conditions

    Das Gerät erfüllt die Schutzanforderungen nach EN 55024 und EN 55022 Klasse B. Terms and conditions Permissions for the use of these publications is granted subject to the following terms and conditions. Personal Use: You may reproduce these publications for your personal, noncommercial use provided that all proprietary notices are preserved.
  • Page 162 BULL CEDOC 357 AVENUE PATTON B.P.20845 49008 ANGERS CEDEX 01 FRANCE REFERENCE 86 A1 60EW 03...

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