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Power Systems
Installing the IBM Power 710 Express
(8231-E1C)
or IBM Power 730 Express
(8231-E2C)
GI11-9861-03

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  • Page 1 Power Systems Installing the IBM Power 710 Express (8231-E1C) or IBM Power 730 Express (8231-E2C) GI11-9861-03...
  • Page 3 Power Systems Installing the IBM Power 710 Express (8231-E1C) or IBM Power 730 Express (8231-E2C) GI11-9861-03...
  • Page 4 Before using this information and the product it supports, read the information in “Safety notices” on page v, “Notices” on page 35 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

    Safety notices ....... . . v Installing the IBM Power 710 Express (8231-E1C) or IBM Power 730 Express (8231-E2C) Prerequisite for installing the 8231-E1C and 8231-E2C.
  • Page 6 Power Systems: Installing the IBM Power 710 Express (8231-E1C) or IBM Power 730 Express (8231-E2C)

  • 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 Also lower the leveling pads to raise the casters off of the pallet and bolt the rack cabinet to the pallet. (R002) (L001) (L002) viii Power Systems: Installing the IBM Power 710 Express (8231-E1C) or IBM Power 730 Express (8231-E2C)
  • 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: Installing The Ibm Power 710 Express (8231-E1C) Or Ibm Power 730 Express (8231-E2C)

    Installing the IBM Power 710 Express (8231-E1C) or IBM Power 730 Express (8231-E2C) ® Follow the steps outlined in this topic collection for installing your IBM Power 710 Express (8231-E1C) or IBM Power 730 Express (8231-E2C). You might need to read the following documents before you begin to install the server: v The latest version of this document is maintained online, see Overview (http:// publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/systems/scope/hw/topic/p7eeb/p7eebroadmap.htm).

  • Page 14: Installation Overview

    1. “Installing the server into a rack” on page 3 2. “Cabling the server and setting up the console” on page 15 3. “Completing the server setup” on page 21 Power Systems: Installing the IBM Power 710 Express (8231-E1C) or IBM Power 730 Express (8231-E2C)

  • Page 15: Installing The Server Into A Rack

    Before installing the system unit into a rack, complete the following steps: 1. Read the Rack safety notices (http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/systems/scope/hw/topic/ p7hbf/racksafety.htm). 2. Plan where to place the units. Place the larger and heavier units in the lower part of the rack.

  • Page 16: Marking The Location

    Note: Use the marked holes to determine where to locate the slide rails, and attach them by using the pins. Power Systems: Installing the IBM Power 710 Express (8231-E1C) or IBM Power 730 Express (8231-E2C)

  • Page 17: Attaching The 8231-E1C Or 8231-E2C Mounting Hardware To The Rack

    Do not install mismatched hardware using washers or spacers. If you do not have the correct rails and fittings for your rack, contact your IBM reseller. To install the rack-mounting hardware into the rack, complete the following steps: 1.
  • Page 18 Figure 4. Aligning and engaging the pins into the holes in the rear of the rack 4. Reinstall the screw that was removed in step 2 on page 5, as shown in Figure 5 on page 7. Power Systems: Installing the IBM Power 710 Express (8231-E1C) or IBM Power 730 Express (8231-E2C)
  • Page 19 Figure 5. Reinstalling the screw Attention: You must install the screw to secure the device. 5. Return to the front of the rack. Ensure the latch is still open on the front of the slide rail. Refer, step 1 on page 5. 6.

  • Page 20: Installing The 8231-E1C Or 8231-E2C System Into The Rack

    3. Lift the blue release latches (1) on the slide rails and push the server (2) all the way into the rack until it clicks into place, as shown in Figure 9 on page 9. Power Systems: Installing the IBM Power 710 Express (8231-E1C) or IBM Power 730 Express (8231-E2C)

  • Page 21: Installing The Cable-Management Arm

    Figure 9. Release latches and server 4. Remove the shipping bracket that is on the left side of the rear of the system before you cable it, as shown in Figure 10. To remove the shipping bracket, complete the following steps: a.
  • Page 22 Position the unattached end of the support arm so that the locking tab on the underside of its tip aligns with the bracket hole. Insert the tab into the hole (1) and turn the bracket (2) to secure it to the Power Systems: Installing the IBM Power 710 Express (8231-E1C) or IBM Power 730 Express (8231-E2C)
  • Page 23 support arm, as shown in Figure 13. Figure 13. Securing the cable-management stop bracket to the support arm 3. To attach the other side of the support arm to the backside of the slide rail, pull the pin out (1), and then slide the bracket (B) into the left slide rail (2), as shown in Figure 14.
  • Page 24 (E) slot (4) on the outside of the right slide rail. Push the tab until it snaps into place, as shown in Figure 17 on page 13. Power Systems: Installing the IBM Power 710 Express (8231-E1C) or IBM Power 730 Express (8231-E2C)

  • Page 25: Connecting The Expansion Units, Disk Drives, And Pci Adapters

    Use this information to learn about connecting and configuring expansion units and disk drives to system units. 1. For information on connecting expansion units, see Enclosures and expansion units (http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/systems/scope/hw/topic/p7ham/expansionunit.htm). 2. For information on connecting the disk drive unit, see Disk drives (http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/ infocenter/systems/scope/hw/topic/p7hal/p7halkickoff.htm). Installing the server into a rack...
  • Page 26 3. For information on connecting PCI adapters, PCI adapter placement (http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/ infocenter/systems/scope/hw/topic/p7hak/p8231pcianddiv.htm). Power Systems: Installing the IBM Power 710 Express (8231-E1C) or IBM Power 730 Express (8231-E2C)

  • Page 27: Cabling The Server And Setting Up The Console

    (part number 46K5108) is used to convert the ASCII terminal nine–pin Dshell connector to an RJ45 serial port connector on the system. For more information about the locations of the connectors on the system, see ,8231-E1C or 8231-E2C locations (http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/systems/scope/ hw/topic/p7ecs/p7ecslocations_8231e1c.htm).

  • Page 28: Cabling The Server To The Hardware Management Console

    1. If you want to directly attach your HMC to the managed system, connect Ethernet Connector 1 on the HMC to the HMC1 port on the managed system, as shown in Figure 19 on page 17. Power Systems: Installing the IBM Power 710 Express (8231-E1C) or IBM Power 730 Express (8231-E2C)

  • Page 29: Cabling The Server And Accessing The Integrated Virtualization Manager

    Figure 19. Attaching the HMC to the managed system 2. To learn more about connecting an HMC to a private network so that it can manage more than one managed system, see HMC network connections (http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/systems/ scope/hw/topic/p7hai/netconhmc.htm) Notes: v You can also have multiple systems attached to a switch that is then connected to the HMC. For more information, see HMC network connections.

  • Page 30: Cabling The Server With Keyboard, Video, And Mouse

    5. Connect the power cables for the server and wait for the green light on the operator panel to start flashing. For more information, see “Connecting the power cables to the system” on page 19. Power Systems: Installing the IBM Power 710 Express (8231-E1C) or IBM Power 730 Express (8231-E2C)

  • Page 31: Connecting The Power Cables To The System

    6. Install an operating system and update the operating system, if required. Connecting the power cables to the system You might need to connect power cables to the system. Use this procedure to perform this task. Note: Cable the system and set up a console, interface, or terminal. To cable the system, see “Cabling the server and setting up the console”...
  • Page 32 Connect the system power cords from the server and I/O drawers to the PDU with an IEC 320 type receptacle. b. Attach the PDU input power cord and plug it into the alternating current (ac) power source. Power Systems: Installing the IBM Power 710 Express (8231-E1C) or IBM Power 730 Express (8231-E2C)

  • Page 33: Completing The Server Setup

    3. Change the managed system passwords by completing the following steps: a. In the navigation area, expand Systems Management > Servers. b. In the content area, select the managed system. c. In the operations area, click Update passwords. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2010, 2013...
  • Page 34 (http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/systems/scope/hw/topic/p7hc6/ iphc6deploysysplanp6.htm). 9. Install an operating system and update the operating system. For instructions to install the AIX operating system, see Installing AIX (http:// publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/systems/scope/hw/topic/ipha8/iphayinstallaix.htm). Power Systems: Installing the IBM Power 710 Express (8231-E1C) or IBM Power 730 Express (8231-E2C)

  • Page 35: Completing The Server Setup Without Using A Management Console

    For instructions to install IBM i, go to Installing IBM i (http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/ systems/scope/hw/topic/ipha8/iphaxinstallos400.htm). ™ For instructions to install the Linux operating system, see Installing Linux on Power Systems servers (http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/lnxinfo/v3r0m0/topic/liaae/ lcon_Installing_Linux_on_System_p5.htm). For instructions to install the Virtual I/O Server (VIOS) operating system, see Installing VIOS (http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/systems/scope/hw/topic/p7hch/iphchinstallvios.htm).
  • Page 36 Power Systems: Installing the IBM Power 710 Express (8231-E1C) or IBM Power 730 Express (8231-E2C)

  • Page 37: Reference Information

    To install the system into the rack, see “Installing the 8231-E1C or 8231-E2C system into the rack” on page 8. Install the cable management arm. To install the cable management arm, see “Installing the cable-management arm” on page 9. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2010, 2013...

  • Page 38: Installing The Factory-Racked Server

    You might need to install the factory-racked server. Use this procedure to perform this task. To install a server that is already in a factory-installed rack, complete the following high-level tasks: Power Systems: Installing the IBM Power 710 Express (8231-E1C) or IBM Power 730 Express (8231-E2C)

  • Page 39: Supporting Information For Setting Up Consoles

    Table 4. Tasks to install the factory-racked server Task Where to find associated information Check the prerequisites. For more information, see “Prerequisite for installing the 8231-E1C and 8231-E2C” on page 1. Perform the inventory. For more information, see “Before you begin” on page 1. Remove the shipping bracket on the rear of the system To remove the shipping bracket, do the following: that protects the power supplies.

  • Page 40: Accessing The Asmi By Using A Web Browser

    PC or notebook could be 169.254.2.140 and the subnet mask would be 255.255.255.0. Set the gateway IP address to the same IP address as the PC or notebook Power Systems: Installing the IBM Power 710 Express (8231-E1C) or IBM Power 730 Express (8231-E2C)

  • Page 41: Setting The Ip Address On Your Pc Or Notebook

    If you plan to connect your PC or notebook to your network, see Accessing the ASMI without an HMC (http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/systems/scope/hw/topic/p7hby/ connect_asmi.htm). Setting the IP address on your PC or notebook To access the ASMI through a web browser, you first need to set the IP address on a PC or notebook.

  • Page 42: Windows Vista

    Determine the current IP address. For more information about determining the current service processor IP address, see Function 30: Service processor IP address and port location (http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/systems/scope/hw/topic/p7hb5/func30.htm). Power Systems: Installing the IBM Power 710 Express (8231-E1C) or IBM Power 730 Express (8231-E2C)

  • Page 43: Common System Attention Leds And System Reference Codes

    v Move the reset toggle switches on the service processor from their current position to the opposite position. To complete this task, you must remove and replace the service processor. For details, contact your next level of support. Common system attention LEDs and system reference codes Learn more about how to recover from common installation problems.

  • Page 44: Best Practices For Integrating Cable And System Placement

    Use the cable management brackets provided with the system to maintain concurrent maintenance routing. Power Systems: Installing the IBM Power 710 Express (8231-E1C) or IBM Power 730 Express (8231-E2C)
  • Page 45 v Maintain a minimum bend diameter of 101.6 mm (4 in.) for communications (SAS, IB, RIO, and PCIe) cables. v Maintain a minimum bend diameter of 50.8 mm (2 in.) for power cables. v Maintain a minimum bend diameter of 25.4 mm (1 in.) for SPCN cables. v Use the shortest-length cable available for each point-to-point connection.
  • Page 46 Figure 23. Cable bend radius Related information: POWER7 770/780 Cabling guide Power Systems: Installing the IBM Power 710 Express (8231-E1C) or IBM Power 730 Express (8231-E2C)

  • Page 47: 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. 2010, 2013...

  • Page 48: 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 49 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 50 Declaration: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may need to perform practical action. Power Systems: Installing the IBM Power 710 Express (8231-E1C) or IBM Power 730 Express (8231-E2C)
  • Page 51 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 52: Class B Notices

    This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Power Systems: Installing the IBM Power 710 Express (8231-E1C) or IBM Power 730 Express (8231-E2C)
  • Page 53 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 any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment.
  • Page 54 IBM Taiwan Contact Information Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Statement - Korea Germany Compliance Statement Deutschsprachiger EU Hinweis: Hinweis für Geräte der Klasse B EU-Richtlinie zur Elektromagnetischen Verträglichkeit Power Systems: Installing the IBM Power 710 Express (8231-E1C) or IBM Power 730 Express (8231-E2C)

  • Page 55: Terms And Conditions

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  • Page 56 IBM reserves the right to withdraw the permissions granted herein whenever, in its discretion, the use of the publications is detrimental to its interest or, as determined by IBM, the above instructions are not being properly followed. You may not download, export or re-export this information except in full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, including all United States export laws and regulations.
  • Page 58 Part Number: 00L5066 Printed in USA GI11-9861-03...

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