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  • Page 1 Power Systems Serial-attached SCSI RAID enablement and cache battery pack...
  • Page 3 Power Systems Serial-attached SCSI RAID enablement and cache battery pack...
  • Page 4 Before using this information and the product it supports, read the information in “Safety notices” on page v, “Notices” on page 53, the IBM Systems Safety Notices manual, G229-9054, and the IBM Environmental Notices and User Guide, Z125–5823. This edition applies to IBM Power Systems servers that contain the POWER7 processor and to all associated models.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Activating the indicator light for the failing part . . 27 Deactivating the failing-part indicator light . . 27 Identifying a failing part in an IBM i system or logical partition . . 27 Activating the failing-part indicator light . 27 Deactivating the failing-part indicator light .
  • Page 6 Verifying the installed part in an IBM i system or logical partition . . 43 Deactivating the failing-part indicator light . . 44 Verifying the installed part in a Linux system or logical partition . . 44 Verifying an installed part by using stand-alone diagnostics .

  • Page 7: Safety Notices

    You should also refer to the safety information documentation any time you do not clearly understand any safety information in the U.S. English publications. Replacement or additional copies of safety information documentation can be obtained by calling the IBM Hotline at 1-800-300-8751.
  • Page 8 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 IBM provided power cord. Do not use the IBM provided power cord for any other product.
  • Page 9 Observe the following precautions when working on or around your IT rack system: v Heavy equipment–personal injury or equipment damage might result if mishandled. v Always lower the leveling pads on the rack cabinet. v Always install stabilizer brackets on the rack cabinet. v To avoid hazardous conditions due to uneven mechanical loading, always install the heaviest devices in the bottom of the rack cabinet.
  • Page 10 CAUTION: Removing components from the upper positions in the rack cabinet improves rack stability during relocation. Follow these general guidelines whenever you relocate a populated rack cabinet within a room or building: v Reduce the weight of the rack cabinet by removing equipment starting at the top of the rack cabinet.
  • Page 11 (L003) All lasers are certified in the U.S. to conform to the requirements of DHHS 21 CFR Subchapter J for class 1 laser products. Outside the U.S., they are certified to be in compliance with IEC 60825 as a class 1 laser product.
  • Page 12 Exchange only with the IBM-approved part. Recycle or discard the battery as instructed by local regulations. In the United States, IBM has a process for the collection of this battery. For information, call 1-800-426-4333. Have the IBM part number for the battery unit available when you call. (C003)

  • Page 13: Sas Raid Enablement And Cache Battery Pack For The 8248-L4T, 8408-E8D, Or 9109-Rmd

    To view the SAS RAID controllers for AIX operating system, see SAS RAID controllers for AIX v To view the SAS RAID controllers for IBM i operating system, see SAS RAID controllers for IBM i and the IBM i Information Center website (http://www.ibm.com/systems/i/infocenter).
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  • Page 15: Removing The 175 Mb Cache Raid - Dual Ioa Enablement Card From The 8248-L4T, 8408-E8D, Or 9109-Rmd

    2) Select Devices. 3) Select Disk Array. 4) Select IBM SAS Disk Array. 5) Select IBM SAS Disk Array Manager from the menu that has options for configuring and managing the IBM SAS RAID Controller. b. Select Diagnostics and Recovery Options.
  • Page 16 Verify that the cache present LEDs are not flashing. 5. Go to step 9 on page 5. 6. Force the cache battery pack into an error state on IBM i (to prevent possible data loss), as follows on the system or partition that contains the adapter: Note: This step must be performed for both cache batteries;...
  • Page 17 Repeat the substeps from a to e for the other embedded SAS RAID controller in this same system enclosure. f. Display rechargeable battery information to determine whether it is safe to replace the cache battery pack. 1) Return to the Work with resources containing cache battery packs. 2) Select your adapter and type 1.
  • Page 18 Figure 2. Cache battery LEDs Is either of the cache battery LEDs flashing? Yes, the green LED is flashing. No, the green LED is not flashing. Go to step 13. ↓ 12. Stop removing the 175 MB Cache RAID - Dual IOA Enablement card. Note: The flashing LED indicates that there might be cached data that has not been saved.
  • Page 19 15. Remove the 175 MB Cache RAID – Dual IOA Enablement card at location P2-C9-C1. Go to next step Attention: Do not remove the 175 MB Cache RAID – Dual IOA Enablement card if the LED (C) is flashing as shown in Figure 2, because this indicates that cache data exists. 16.
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  • Page 21: Installing The 175 Mb Cache Raid - Dual Ioa Enablement Card In The 8248-L4T, 8408-E8D, Or 9109-Rmd

    3. With the lever (A) in the extended position, slide the 175 MB Cache RAID – Dual IOA Enablement card into the slot as shown in Figure 2. 4. Rotate the lever toward the enclosure to lock the card. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2013...
  • Page 22 Figure 5. Installing the 175 MB Cache RAID – Dual IOA Enablement card 5. Install the front cover. For instructions, see “Installing the front cover on the 8248-L4T, 8408-E8D, or 9109-RMD” on page 39. 6. Start the system. For instructions, see “Starting the system or logical partition” on page 31. 7.

  • Page 23: Removing And Replacing The Cache Battery Pack For The 8248-L4T, 8408-E8D, Or 9109-Rmd

    Display Controller Rechargeable Battery Information -> IBM SAS RAID Controller. 5. Go to step 9. 6. Force the cache battery pack into an error state on the IBM i (to prevent possible data loss), as follows on the system or partition that contains the adapter: a.
  • Page 24 f. Select Work with resources containing cache battery packs from the Hardware Service Manager display, and press Enter. g. Select Force battery pack into error state for the embedded SAS RAID adapter in the system enclosure that you are working with from the Work with Resources containing cache battery packs display, and press Enter.
  • Page 25 Figure 6. Slot locations of the cache battery pack P2-C9-C1-E1 and P2-C9-C1-E2 11. Check the cache battery LEDs by examining the green LEDs (C) that is located above the cache battery pack. Figure 7. Cache battery LEDs Is the cache battery LED flashing? Yes, the LED is flashing.
  • Page 26 Note: The flashing LED indicates that there is cached data on the battery that has not been saved. This data will be lost if the battery is removed at this time. Complete this service procedure without replacing the battery, and then retry it to ensure all cache data is saved before the battery is replaced and go to step 18.
  • Page 27 Figure 9. Removing the cache battery pack in a rack-mounted model with the release lever 14. Replace the cache battery pack as follows: Attention: Ensure that the cache battery pack is disconnected for at least 60 seconds before you connect the new battery. This is the minimum amount of time needed for the card to recognize that the battery has been replaced.
  • Page 28 Linux: Go to step 18. 16. Complete the following steps for the AIX operating system: a. Navigate to the IBM SAS Disk Array Manager by using the information in step 4a. b. Select Diagnostics and Recovery Options -> Controller Rechargeable Battery Maintenance ->...
  • Page 29 21. Verify that the new resource is operational. For instructions, see “Verifying the installed part” on page 41. Removing and replacing the cache battery pack...
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  • Page 31: Common Procedures For Installable Features

    Common procedures for installable features This section contains all the common procedures that are related to installing, removing, and replacing features. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2013...
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  • Page 33: Before You Begin

    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 IBM provided power cord. Do not use the IBM provided power cord for any other product.
  • Page 34 1. If you are installing a new feature, ensure that you have the software required to support the new feature. See IBM Prerequisite. 2. 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 35 7. If you encounter difficulties during the installation, contact your service provider, your IBM reseller, or your next level of support. 8. If you are installing new hardware in a logical partition, you need to understand and plan for the implications of partitioning your system.
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  • Page 37: Identifying A Part

    If you need to use the identify function, use the following procedures. Control panel LEDs Use this information as a guide to the control panel LEDs and buttons. The control panel has LEDs that indicate various system status. Figure 11. Control panel © Copyright IBM Corp. 2013...

  • Page 38: Identifying A Failing Part In An Aix System Or Logical Partition

    v A: Power-on button v B: Power LED – A constant light indicates full system power to the unit. – A flashing light indicates standby power to the unit. Note: There is approximately a 30-second transition period from the time the power-on button is pressed to when the power LED goes from flashing to solid.

  • Page 39: Activating The Indicator Light For The Failing Part

    7. Exit to the command line. Identifying a failing part in an IBM i system or logical partition You can activate or deactivate the indicator light by using IBM i to assist in locating a failing part. Activating the failing-part indicator light You can search the service action log for an entry that matches the time, reference code, or resource of a problem, and then activate the indicator light for a failing part.

  • Page 40: Deactivating The Failing-Part Indicator Light

    Use this procedure to turn off any indicator light that you turned on as a part of a service action. To deactivate the indicator light, follow these steps: 1. Sign on to an IBM i session, with at least service level authority. 2. On the command line of the session, type strsst and press Enter.

  • Page 41: Identifying A Failing Part In A Linux System Or Logical Partition

    Related information: Service and productivity tools for PowerLinux servers from IBM IBM provides hardware diagnostic aids and productivity tools, and installation aids for Linux operating systems on IBM Power Systems servers. Finding the location code of a failing part in a Linux system or logical...

  • Page 42: Locating A Failing Part In A Virtual I/O Server System Or Logical Partition

    Related information: Service and productivity tools for PowerLinux servers from IBM IBM provides hardware diagnostic aids and productivity tools, and installation aids for Linux operating systems on IBM Power Systems servers. Locating a failing part in a Virtual I/O Server system or logical partition You can use Virtual I/O Server (VIOS) tools, before activating the indicator light, to locate a part that is failing.

  • Page 43: Starting The System Or Logical Partition

    Starting a system that is not managed by an HMC or an SDMC You can use the power button or the Advanced System Management Interface (ASMI) to start a system that is not managed by a Hardware Management Console (HMC) or an IBM Systems Director Management Console (SDMC).

  • Page 44: Starting A System Or Logical Partition By Using The Hmc

    Starting a system or virtual server by using the SDMC You can use the IBM Systems Director Management Console (SDMC) to start the system or virtual server after the required cables are installed and the power cables are connected to a power source.
  • Page 45 Progress indicators, also known as checkpoints, display on the control panel while the system is being started. When the power-on light on the control panel stops flashing and remains on, the system power is Starting the system...
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  • Page 47: Stopping A System Or Logical Partition

    Interface (ASMI). Before you stop the system, follow these steps: 1. If an Integrated xSeries Adapter (IXA) is present on the system, shut it down using IBM i options. 2. Ensure that all jobs are completed and end all applications.

  • Page 48: Stopping A System By Using The Hmc

    (L003) Stopping a system by using the HMC You can use the Hardware Management Console (HMC) to stop the system or a logical partition. 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 49: Stopping A System By Using The Sdmc

    Shutting down and restarting logical partitions Stopping a system by using the SDMC You can use the IBM Systems Director Management Console (SDMC) to stop the system or a virtual server. By default, the managed system is set to power off automatically when you shut down the last running virtual server on the managed system.
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  • Page 51: Removing And Replacing Covers For The 8248-L4T, 8408-E8D, Or 9109-Rmd

    To install the front cover, complete the following steps: 1. Position the cover (A) on the front of the system unit so that the four pins on the system match the four holes on the rear of the cover. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2013...
  • Page 52 Figure 14. Installing the front cover 2. Press the tabs (B) to snap the cover into position. 3. Close the front rack door. Power Systems: Serial-attached SCSI RAID enablement and cache battery pack...

  • Page 53: Verifying The Installed Part

    No: Go to step 4 on page 42. Yes: Continue with the next step. 3. Start the system and wait until the AIX operating system login prompt is displayed or until apparent system activity on the operator panel or display has stopped. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2013...
  • Page 54 Did the AIX login prompt display? v No: If a service request number (SRN) or other reference code is displayed, suspect a loose adapter or cable connection. Review the procedures for the part that you replaced to ensure that the new part is installed correctly. If you cannot correct the problem, collect all SRNs or any other reference code information that you see.

  • Page 55: Verifying The Installed Part In An Ibm I System Or Logical Partition

    2. Sign on with at least service level authority. 3. On the command line of the IBM i session, type strsst and press Enter. Note: If you cannot get to the System Service Tools display, use function 21 from the control panel.

  • Page 56: Deactivating The Failing-Part Indicator Light

    Use this procedure to turn off any indicator light that you turned on as a part of a service action. To deactivate the indicator light, follow these steps: 1. Sign on to an IBM i session, with at least service level authority. 2. On the command line of the session, type strsst and press Enter.

  • Page 57: Verifying An Installed Part By Using Stand-Alone Diagnostics

    Verifying an installed part by using stand-alone diagnostics If you have installed or replaced a part, verify that the system recognizes the new part. You can use stand-alone diagnostics to verify an installed part in an AIX or Linux system, expansion unit, or logical partition.

  • Page 58: Verifying The Installed Part By Using The Hmc

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

  • Page 59: Activating And Deactivating Leds By Using The Hmc

    Activating and deactivating LEDs by using the HMC Use this procedure to activate or deactivate LEDs by using Service Focal Point from the Hardware Management Console (HMC). Deactivating a system attention LED or partition LED by using the HMC You can deactivate the attention LED for a system or logical partition if you decide that a problem is not a high priority and you decide to repair the problem at a later time.

  • Page 60: Verifying The Installed Part By Using The Sdmc

    Verifying the installed part by using the SDMC If you installed or replaced a part, use the IBM Systems Director Management Console (SDMC) to update your SDMC records after you have completed a service action on your server. If you have reference codes, symptoms, or location codes that you used during the service action, locate the records for use during this procedure.

  • Page 61: Activating And Deactivating Leds By Using The Sdmc

    Activating and deactivating LEDs by using the SDMC Use this procedure to activate or deactivate LEDs by using the IBM Systems Director Management Console (SDMC). Deactivating a system attention LED or partition LED by using the SDMC You can deactivate a system attention LED or a logical partition LED. For example, you might determine that a problem is not a high priority and decide to repair the problem at a later time.

  • Page 62: Viewing Serviceable Events By Using The Sdmc

    Viewing serviceable events by using the SDMC Use this procedure to view a serviceable event, including details, comments, and service history. To view serviceable events, follow these steps: 1. On the Resources tab, select the appropriate host or virtual server. 2.
  • Page 63 v Yes: If the system supports slow boot, set the system to perform a slow boot. For information, see Performing a slow boot. 3. Start the system and wait until the VIOS operating system login prompt displays or until apparent system activity on the operator panel or display has stopped.
  • Page 64 a. Select the resource that has been replaced from the Resource Repair Action menu. If the repair action was reseating a cable or adapter, select the resource associated with that repair action. If the resource associated with your action does not appear on the Resource List, select sysplanar0. Press Enter.

  • Page 65: Notices

    All statements regarding the manufacturer's future direction or intent are subject to change or withdrawal without notice, and represent goals and objectives only. 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. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2013...

  • Page 66: Trademarks

    IBM, the IBM logo, and ibm.com are trademarks or registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corp., registered in many jurisdictions worldwide. Other product and service names might be trademarks of IBM or other companies. A current list of IBM trademarks is available on the web at Copyright and trademark information at www.ibm.com/legal/copytrade.shtml.
  • Page 67 Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits. IBM is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment.
  • Page 68 Warning: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user will be required to take adequate measures. IBM Taiwan Contact Information: Power Systems: Serial-attached SCSI RAID enablement and cache battery pack...
  • Page 69 Um dieses sicherzustellen, sind die Geräte wie in den Handbüchern beschrieben zu installieren und zu betreiben. Des Weiteren dürfen auch nur von der IBM empfohlene Kabel angeschlossen werden. IBM übernimmt keine Verantwortung für die Einhaltung der Schutzanforderungen, wenn das Produkt ohne Zustimmung von IBM verändert bzw.

  • Page 70: Class B Notices

    Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits. Proper cables and connectors are available from IBM-authorized dealers. IBM is not responsible for Power Systems: Serial-attached SCSI RAID enablement and cache battery pack...
  • Page 71 This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EU Council Directive 2004/108/EC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility. IBM cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a non-recommended modification of the product, including the fitting of non-IBM option cards.
  • Page 72 Um dieses sicherzustellen, sind die Geräte wie in den Handbüchern beschrieben zu installieren und zu betreiben. Des Weiteren dürfen auch nur von der IBM empfohlene Kabel angeschlossen werden. IBM übernimmt keine Verantwortung für die Einhaltung der Schutzanforderungen, wenn das Produkt ohne Zustimmung von IBM verändert bzw.

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