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  • Page 1 Hardware Information Expansion units REFERENCE 86 A1 13EW 00...
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  • Page 3 ESCALA POWER5 Hardware Information Expansion units Hardware July 2006 BULL CEDOC 357 AVENUE PATTON B.P.20845 49008 ANGERS CEDEX 01 FRANCE REFERENCE 86 A1 13EW 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

    Expansion units Table of Contents Expansion units..............................1 Printable PDF............................1 Saving PDF files ..........................1 Prepare to set up the expansion unit......................2 Plan where you will install the new expansion unit................2 Identify RIO and SPCN cables......................2 Plan your cable layout........................3 Set up the expansion unit........................8 Connect the expansion unit with RIO cables...................8 Add an expansion unit using an existing RIO loop with the system unit power on......11 Connect the expansion unit with SPCN cables................12...
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  • Page 7: Expansion Units

    Expansion units This topic provides information on setting up your expansion unit, including connecting your expansion unit with Remote Input/Output (High-Speed Link) (RIO) cables to your models. RIO adapters enable expansion units to be attached to system units. This topic collection refers to both the remote input/output (RIO) and high-speed link (HSL) as the RIO.

  • Page 8: Prepare To Set Up The Expansion Unit

    Expansion units Parent topic: Expansion units Prepare to set up the expansion unit Use this information to plan the cable layout and to learn the configuration rules. This topic collection provides information about connecting the expansion unit with RIO (remote I/O or high-speed link) and system power control network (SPCN) cables.

  • Page 9: Plan Your Cable Layout

    Expansion units Cable feature CCIN Cable type Length Part number 1307 (copper) 1307 HSL-2 1.75 meters 00P5238 1308 (copper) 1308 HSL-2 2.5 meters 00P5239 1460 (copper) 0343 3 meters 44L0005 1461 (copper) 0361 6 meters 97H7490 1462 (copper) 0368 15 meters 97H7491 1470 (fiber optic) 1470...
  • Page 10 Expansion units When you decide where to place the cables, follow your site plan and keep the following items in mind: • Avoid creating a safety hazard. • Avoid damaging the cables. • Avoid placing cables parallel to high-voltage lines. •...
  • Page 11 Expansion units Use the following table to identify the RIO cables for the model numbers and machine types identified. Table 1. System unit RIO cable options Cable ESCALA 9405-520 ESCALA PL 9406-550 ESCALA 9406-570 185/75 ESCALA 111/00 feature 9406-520 450T/R 250T/R 850R/PL 3250R or...
  • Page 12 Expansion units 3170 (copper) 7924 (copper) Notes: This cable can be used only for stand-alone system units due to its length. For more information about 111/00, go to Model 111/00 features and parts. Parent topic: Plan your cable layout Expansion unit cable options Identify the RIO cables for the expansion units identified.
  • Page 13 Expansion units 1835 1836 1837 1838 1839 3146 (copper) 3147 (copper) 3148 (copper) 3156 (copper) 3168 (copper) Parent topic: Plan your cable layout Expansion unit configuration rules for RIO When you set up the expansion unit, observe the configuration rules for RIO. When you set up the expansion unit, observe the configuration rules as shown in the following table.

  • Page 14: Set Up The Expansion Unit

    Expansion units Parent topic: Plan your cable layout Set up the expansion unit Follow these instructions to remove covers, to find connector locations, to connect the cables, and to find examples of the connections for an expansion unit. You can install the expansion unit with the system unit power on or off. If your server is not managed by an HMC, and either AIX or Linux is installed on your server, you must turn off all power before adding an expansion unit.
  • Page 15 Expansion units • Add expansion units to an existing RIO loop Follow these steps to add expansion units to an existing RIO loop. • Examples: RIO expansion unit connections The following figures are examples that show possible RIO connections. Parent topic: Set up the expansion unit Add expansion units to a new RIO loop Follow these instructions to add expansion units to a new RIO loop.
  • Page 16 Expansion units To connect one additional expansion unit, complete one of the following procedures: ♦ To add the expansion unit as the first unit on the loop, complete the following steps: Move the RIO cable that is labeled 0 from the connector that is labeled 0 on the existing expansion unit to the RIO connector that is labeled 0 on the new expansion unit.

  • Page 17: Add An Expansion Unit Using An Existing Rio Loop With The System Unit Power On

    Expansion units Parent topic: Connect the expansion unit with RIO cables Add an expansion unit using an existing RIO loop with the system unit power on This section describes ways to add an expansion unit to an existing RIO loop with the system unit power on. Note: If your server is not managed by an HMC, and either AIX or Linux is installed on your server, you must turn off all power before adding an expansion unit.

  • Page 18: Connect The Expansion Unit With Spcn Cables

    Expansion units Add an expansion unit using an existing RIO loop with an HMC and the system unit power on Complete these steps to add an expansion unit in an existing RIO loop with an HMC and the system unit power on.

  • Page 19: Connector Locations

    Expansion units Parent topic: Connect the expansion unit with SPCN cables Connector locations See the applicable model or expansion unit for the connector locations. • Model ESCALA PL 250T/R connector locations Learn about connector locations for the model ESCALA PL 250T/R. •...
  • Page 20 Expansion units • Model 5/75 connector locations Learn about connector locations for the model 5/75. • Model ESCALA PL 3250R or model ESCALA PL 6450R connector locations Learn about connector locations for the model ESCALA PL 3250R or model ESCALA PL 6450R. •...
  • Page 21 Expansion units Parent topic: Connector locations Model ESCALA PL 250T/R+ or ESCALA PL 450T/R-L+ connector locations Learn about connector locations for the model ESCALA PL 250T/R+ or ESCALA PL 450T/R-L+. The following figure identifies connector locations for the model ESCALA PL 250T/R+ or ESCALA PL 450T/R-L+.
  • Page 22 Expansion units Figure 2. Model ESCALA PL 450T/R or model 7/20 connector locations on stand-alone model Parent topic: Connector locations Model ESCALA PL 450T/R+ or ESCALA PL 850T/R-L+ connector locations Learn about connector locations for the model ESCALA PL 450T/R+ or ESCALA PL 850T/R-L+. The following figures identify connector locations for the model ESCALA PL 450T/R+ or ESCALA PL 850T/R-L+.
  • Page 23 Expansion units stand-alone models. P1-C6-T1 (the bottom connector of the GX adapter) is port 0 and P1-C6-T2 (the top connector of the GX adapter) is port 1. Figure 1. Model ESCALA PL 450T/R+ or ESCALA PL 850T/R-L+ connector locations on rack-mounted model Figure 2.
  • Page 24 Expansion units The following figure identifies connector locations for the model ESCALA PL 850R/PL 1650R/R+. Figure 1. Model ESCALA PL 850R/PL 1650R/R+ connector locations Parent topic: Connector locations Model ESCALA PL 3250R or model ESCALA PL 6450R connector locations Learn about connector locations for the model ESCALA PL 3250R or model ESCALA PL 6450R. The following figure identifies connector locations for the model ESCALA PL 3250R or model ESCALA PL 6450R.
  • Page 25 Expansion units Parent topic: Connector locations Model 05/88 or model 50/88 connector locations Learn about connector locations for the model 05/88 or model 50/88 expansion units. The following figure identifies connector locations for the model 05/88 or model 50/88 expansion units. Figure 1.
  • Page 26 Expansion units Parent topic: Connector locations Model 05/95 or 50/95 connector locations Learn about connector locations for the model 05/95 or 50/95 expansion units. The following figures identify connector locations for the model 05/95 or 50/95 expansion units. Figure 1. Model 05/95 or 50/95 connector locations on stand-alone unit Figure 2.
  • Page 27 Expansion units Model 57/90, 11D/11, or 11D/10 connector locations Learn about connector locations for the model 57/90, 11D/11, or 11D/10 systems. The following figure identifies connector locations for the model 57/90, 11D/11, or 11D/10 systems. Figure 1. Model 57/90, 11D/11, or 11D/10 connector locations Parent topic: Connector locations Model 05/95 or 11D/20 connector locations...

  • Page 28: Verify That The New Configuration Is Functioning

    Expansion units Verify that the new configuration is functioning Use the procedures in this section to verify that the new configuration for servers that are managed by an HMC is functioning. If you are installing a new server with this expansion unit, return to Cabling your server.

  • Page 29: Verify The Rio Loops Using An Hmc

    Expansion units Check the System Configuration settings. Refer to Changing system configuration. If the system is partitioned, you can now assign the new hardware to a partition. For more information about AIX partitions, refer to Dynamically managing physical I/O devices and slots.
  • Page 30 Expansion units Verify the RIO loops using an HMC...

  • Page 31: Related Procedures

    Related procedures The following sections are procedures related to expansion units. • 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. •...
  • Page 32 Expansion units Remove the signal cables from the connectors. Remove all cables from the devices To Connect: Turn off everything (unless instructed otherwise). Attach all cables to the devices. Attach the signal cables to the connectors. Attach the power cords to the outlets. Turn on the devices.

  • Page 33: Start Or Stop The System Or Logical Partition

    Expansion units operating systems, licensed programs, and data). For information on backing up your system or logical partition, select from the following: ♦ AIX backup ♦ Linux backup Review the installation or replacement procedure for the feature or part. Note the significance of color on your system. 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.
  • Page 34 Expansion units On a rack-mounted system unit, open the front rack door, if necessary. On a stand-alone system unit, open the front door. Before you press the power button on the control panel, ensure that power is connected to the system unit as follows: ♦...

  • Page 35: Stop The System Or Logical Partition

    Expansion units 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. For instructions on working with the HMC, see Managing the Hardware Management Console.

  • Page 36: Gain Access To The Model Escala Pl 250R-L, Pl 250R-L+ Or Pl 450R-Vl+ Control Panels

    Expansion units Log in to the system as a user with the authority to run the shutdown or pwrdwnsys (Power Down System) command. At the command line, enter one of the following commands: ♦ If your system is running AIX, type shutdown. ♦...

  • Page 37: 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

    Expansion units Press inward on the spring-loaded tab A located on the right side of the control panel B so that it pops out slightly, as shown in the following figure. Figure 1. Gain access to the model ESCALA PL 250R-L, PL 250R-L+ or PL 450R-VL+ control panels Pull the control panel out, toward the front of the system, until it can be pivoted downward on its hinge.
  • Page 38 Expansion units Open the front door by grasping the door handle and pulling the door out and away from the system unit as shown in the following figure. To remove the door, press down on the top back edge of the door. Gently swivel the top back edge of the door forward and out past the top of the system unit.

  • Page 39: 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

    Expansion units door 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+, 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:...
  • Page 40 Expansion units 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 Install the door on 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 covers the media bays, and the bottom door covers the DASD bays.

  • Page 41: Front Cover

    Expansion units Front cover The following procedures describe how to remove and install the front cover of the system or expansion unit. • Front cover for models 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 The following procedures describe how to remove and install 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 42 Expansion units To remove the rack-mounted system or expansion unit front cover, follow these steps: Open the front rack door. Remove the two thumbscrews A that secure the system or expansion unit B to the rack as shown in the following figure. Push both cover-release latches C in the direction of the arrows to release the cover from the system or expansion unit.
  • Page 43 Expansion units The following procedures describe how to install the front cover for the rack-mounted and 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+, or the 05/95 expansion unit. •...

  • Page 44: Front Cover For The Model Escala Pl 1650R-L+ Or Escala Pl 850R/Pl 1650R/R

    Expansion units Place the two lower cover-locking tabs into the retaining slots located on the base of the system unit as shown in the following figure. Rotate the cover up toward the top of the system, ensuring that the aligning pins are aligned with their matching slots located on the system.
  • Page 45 Expansion units Slide the cover to the right and remove it from the system unit. Parent topic: Front cover for the model ESCALA PL 1650R-L+ or ESCALA PL 850R/PL 1650R/R+ Install the front cover on the model ESCALA PL 1650R-L+ or ESCALA PL 850R/PL 1650R/R+ To install the front cover on the model ESCALA PL 1650R-L+ or ESCALA PL 850R/PL 1650R/R+, follow these steps:...

  • Page 46: Remove The Front Cover From The Model Escala Pl 250R-L, Pl 250R-L+ Or Pl 450R-Vl+ Or 7/10

    Expansion units Remove the front cover from the model ESCALA PL 250R-L, PL 250R-L+ or PL 450R-VL+ or 7/10 To remove the front cover, follow these steps: If necessary, open the front rack door. Push both cover-release latches A down to release the cover as shown in the following figure. Pivot the cover from the bottom and swing the top of the cover out.

  • Page 47: Place The Model Escala Pl 250R-L, Pl 250R-L+ Or Pl 450R-Vl+ Or 7/10 In The Service Position

    Expansion units 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 48 Expansion units • 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 Model Escala Pl 250R-L, Pl 250R-L+ Or Pl 450R-Vl+ Or 7/10 In The Operating Position

    Expansion units ♦ 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 50: Remove A Part Using The Hardware Management Console

    Expansion units To use the Hardware Management Console user interface to install a feature in a system or expansion unit that is managed by a Hardware Management Console (HMC), follow these steps: In the navigation area, expand Management Environment. Expand the managed system into which you are installing a feature. Expand Service Applications.

  • Page 51: Replace A Part Using The Hardware Management Console

    Expansion units Replace a part using the Hardware Management Console To use the Hardware Management Console user interface to replace a part in a system or expansion unit that is managed by a Hardware Management Console (HMC), follow these steps: In the navigation area, expand the Management Environment.
  • Page 52 Expansion units If this is a rack mounted server, Place the rack-mounted model ESCALA PL 245T/R in the service position or operating position. Remove and replace the model ESCALA PL 245T/R side cover. Find the light-path diagnostic card on top of the fan attached to the disk drive cage. Use the following figure and table to identify each light on the card.
  • Page 53 Expansion units • Place the rack-mounted model ESCALA PL 245T/R in the service position or operating position • Remove and replace the model ESCALA PL 245T/R side cover Parent topic: Identify a failing part Place the rack-mounted model ESCALA PL 245T/R in the service position or operating position Learn how to place a rack-mounted model ESCALA PL 245T/R into the service position or the operating position.
  • Page 54 Expansion units 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 55 Expansion units • 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 56 Expansion units 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 57 Expansion units Figure 1. Removing the model ESCALA PL 245T/R side cover Parent topic: Identify a failing part on a model ESCALA PL 245T/R 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.

  • Page 58: Identify A Failing Part On An Aix System Or Logical Partition

    Expansion units Identify a failing part on an AIX system or logical partition 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. •...

  • Page 59: Identify A Failing Part On A Linux System Or Logical Partition

    Expansion units 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 60 Expansion units 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 61: Identify A Failing Part Using The Advanced System Management Interface

    Expansion units 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 62 Expansion units Identify a failing part using the Advanced System Management Interface...

  • Page 63: Verify The Installed Part

    Expansion units 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 64 Expansion units ♦ 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 65: Verify The Installed Part On A Linux System Or Logical Partition (Run Aix Diagnostics)

    Expansion units 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 66 Expansion units 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 67: Verify The Presence Of An Installed Part Using Hardware Management Console (Hmc)

    Expansion units 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 68: Verify The Presence Of An Installed Part Using The Advanced System Management Interface (Asmi)

    Expansion units ♦ 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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