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  • Page 1 Backplanes for the E1-700, E1-705, E3- 700 or E3-705 REFERENCE 86 A1 23FG 05...
  • Page 3 - Bull Escala E1-700 (Power 710 / 8231-E2B) - Bull Escala E1-705 (Power 710 / 8231-E1C) - Bull Escala E2-700 / E2-700T (Power 720 / 8202-E4B) - Bull Escala E2-705 / E2-705T (Power 720 / 8202-E4C) - Bull Escala E3-700 (Power 730 / 8231-E2B)
  • 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 ....... . . v Disk drive backplane for the 31E/2B, 31E/1C, or 31E/2C ... . . 1 Removing and replacing the disk drive backplane .
  • Page 6 Viewing serviceable events by using the SDMC . . 42 Verifying an installed part or replaced part on a system or logical partition by using Virtual I/O Server tools Verifying the installed part by using VIOS . . 42 Verify the replacement part by using VIOS . .

  • Page 7: 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 8 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 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 CAUTION: Data processing environments can contain equipment transmitting on system links with laser modules that operate at greater than Class 1 power levels. For this reason, never look into the end of an optical fiber cable or open receptacle. (C027) CAUTION: This product contains a Class 1M laser.

  • Page 13: Disk Drive Backplane For The 31E/2B, 31E/1C, Or 31E/2C

    Disk drive backplane for the 31E/2B, 31E/1C, or 31E/2C Learn about removing and replacing a disk drive backplane in the server.
  • Page 14 Backplanes...

  • Page 15: Removing And Replacing The Disk Drive Backplane

    Removing and replacing the disk drive backplane Use this procedure to remove, replace, or install the disk drive backplane in the 7/10 (31E/2B or 31E/1C) or the 7/30 (31E/2B or 31E/2C) servers. The following figures show the disk drive backplane in the 31E/2B, 31E/1C, or 31E/2C. Figure 1.
  • Page 16 4. Stop the system, as described in Stopping a system or logical partition. 5. Place the system into the service position, as described in Placing a rack-mounted model into the service position. 6. Disconnect the power source from the system by unplugging the system, as described in Disconnecting the power cords.
  • Page 17 Note: If you remove a backplane that is populated with disk drives, the backplane will be heavy. Ensure that you can safely complete the procedure. a. To remove the disk drive from the backplane, perform the following steps: Note: Record the location of each disk drive you remove so that the disk drive can be replaced in the same location again.
  • Page 18 Figure 4. Removing the Slimline media device from the disk drive backplane Figure 5. Removing the SAS media device from the disk drive backplane 12. Remove the control panel and signal cable from the backplane. For instructions, see Control panel and signal cables.
  • Page 19 13. Unlock the disk drive backplane by pulling the handles (A) open from the center of the backplane as shown in Figure 6 and Figure 7. Figure 6. Removing the backplane populated with disk drives Figure 7. Removing the backplane that is not populated with disk drives 14.

  • Page 20: Replacing The 31E/2B, 31E/1C, Or 31E/2C Disk Drive Backplane

    15. If you removed the backplane as a part of another procedure, continue with that procedure. To replace the backplane, see Replacing the 31E/2B, 31E/1C, or 31E/2C disk drive backplane Related information: Removing the control panel with the power off Replacing the 31E/2B, 31E/1C, or 31E/2C disk drive backplane Use this procedure to replace the disk drive backplane.
  • Page 21 6. Remove the service access cover, as described in Removing the service access cover from a rack-mounted model. 7. Use the service indicator light-emitting diodes (LEDs) to help identify the part, as described in Identifying a part. 8. Attach the wrist strap. Attention: v Attach a wrist strap to an unpainted metal surface of your hardware to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) from damaging your hardware.
  • Page 22 Figure 8. Installing the backplane that is not populated with disk drives in a rack-mounted model Figure 9. Installing the backplane that is populated with disk drives in a rack-mounted model 14. Replace the disk drives, if you removed them earlier. Use the location information that you recorded while removing the disk drives to install them the correct locations.
  • Page 23 a. Hold the disk drive by the top and bottom edges as you position the drive, and insert it into the system or expansion unit. Do not hold the disk drive by the handle. b. Slide the disk drive all the way into the system or expansion unit, and push the disk drive handle (A) in until it locks, as shown in the following figure.
  • Page 24 Figure 11. Installing the SAS media device Figure 12. Installing the Slimline media device 16. Replace the service access cover, as described in Installing the service access cover on a rack-mounted 31E/2B, 31E/1C, or 31E/2C system. Backplanes...
  • Page 25 17. Place the system in the operating position, as described in Placing the rack-mounted 31E/2B, 31E/1C, or 31E/2C system into the operating position. 18. Connect the power cords to the system, as described in Connecting the power cords. 19. Start the system or logical partition. See Starting the system or logical partition. 20.
  • Page 26 Backplanes...

  • Page 27: Common Procedures

    Common procedures This section contains the common procedures related to installing, removing, and replacing the backplane. Before you begin Observe these precautions when you are installing, removing, or replacing features and parts. About this task These precautions are intended to create a safe environment to service your system and do not provide steps for servicing your system.
  • Page 28 DANGER 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 29: Identifying A Part

    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 30 Figure 13. Control panel 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 31: Identifying A Failing Part In An Aix System Or Logical Partition

    Related concepts: Identifying a failing part Use these instructions to learn how to locate and identify a failing part on your system or expansion unit using the appropriate method for your system. Identifying a failing part in an AIX system or logical partition Use these instructions to learn how to locate a failing part, and then activate the indicator light for that ®...

  • Page 32: Identifying A Failing Part In A Linux System Or Logical Partition

    Procedure 1. Log in as root user. 2. At the command line, type diag and press Enter. 3. From the Function Selection menu, select Task Selection and press Enter. 4. From the Task Selection menu, select Identify and Attention Indicators and press Enter. 5.

  • Page 33: Deactivating The Failing-Part Indicator Light

    3. Look for the system attention light to identify the enclosure that contains the failing part. Deactivating the failing-part indicator light After you complete a removal and replacement procedure, you must deactivate the failing-part indicator light. About this task To deactivate the indicator light, follow these steps: Procedure 1.

  • Page 34: Starting The System Or Logical Partition

    6. Select Commit. This turns on the system attention and indicator light for the failing part. 7. Exit to the command line. Starting the system or logical partition Learn how to start a system or logical partition after performing a service action or system upgrade. Starting a system that is not managed by a 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 Systems Director Management...

  • Page 35: Starting A System Or Logical Partition By Using The Hmc

    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. During the transition period, the LED might flash faster. v C: Enclosure identify light –...

  • Page 36: Starting A System Or Virtual Server By Using The Sdmc

    Starting a system or virtual server by using the SDMC You can use the 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. About this task For instructions on working with the SDMC, see Managing and configuring the SDMC.

  • Page 37: Stopping A System By Using The Hmc

    v If your system is running the operating system, type PWRDWNSYS. If your system is partitioned, use the PWRDWNSYS command to power down each of the secondary partitions. Then, use the PWRDWNSYS command to power down the primary partition. The command stops the operating system. The system power turns off, the power-on light begins to slowly flash, and the system goes into a standby state.

  • Page 38: Stopping A System By Using The Sdmc

    About this task By default, the managed system is set to power off automatically when you shut down the last running logical partition on the managed system. If you set the managed system properties on the HMC so that the managed system does not power off automatically, you must use this procedure to power off your managed system.

  • Page 39: Removing And Replacing Covers For The 31E/2B, 31E/1C, Or 31E/2C

    Use the following steps to stop the system by using the SDMC. Procedure ™ 1. In the Power Systems Resource area, select the managed system you want to power off. 2. From the Actions menu, select Operations > Power Off. 3.

  • Page 40: Placing The 31E/2B, 31E/1C, Or 31E/2C System Into The Service Or Operating Position

    About this task Perform the following steps to install the service access cover: Procedure 1. Place the service access cover (A) on top of the system, about 25 mm (1 in.) from the upper chassis ledge. 2. Hold the service access cover against the system unit and slide it toward the front of the system. The tabs of the service access cover slide beneath the upper chassis ledge.

  • Page 41: Placing The Rack-Mounted 31E/2B, 31E/1C, Or 31E/2C Into The Operating Position

    v When placing the system into the service position, it is essential that all stability plates are firmly in position to prevent the rack from toppling. Ensure that only one system unit is in the service position at a time. v Ensure that the cables at the rear of the system do not catch or bind as you pull the unit forward in the rack.
  • Page 42 Figure 18. Unlocking the safety rail latches 2. Push the system unit back into the rack until both system-unit release latches have locked into position. Figure 19. Placing the system in the operating position Backplanes...

  • Page 43: Disconnecting The Power Cords From The 31E/2B, 31E/1C, Or 31E/2C

    3. Close the front rack door of the system unit that you are servicing. Disconnecting the power cords from the 31E/2B, 31E/1C, or 31E/2C Use this procedure to disconnect the power cords from the system. About this task Perform the following steps to disconnect the power cords from the system: Procedure 1.

  • Page 44: Installing A Part By Using The Hmc

    Procedure 1. Open the rear rack door on the system unit that you are servicing. 2. Identify the system unit that you are servicing in the rack. 3. Connect all power cords to the system unit that you are servicing. Ensure that the cords are threaded through the handles.

  • Page 45: Installing A Part By Using The Sdmc

    6. Click the newly created order number, and click Next. The details of the order number are displayed. 7. Click Cancel to close the window. 8. In the Tasks area, expand Serviceability > Hardware > MES Tasks. 9. Select Add FRU (field replaceable unit). 10.
  • Page 46 v Verifying the replaced part using AIX Verify the installed feature by using the AIX operating system: 1. Log in as root user. 2. At the command line, type diag and press Enter. 3. Select Advanced Diagnostics Routines and press Enter. 4.
  • Page 47 c. Follow any instructions that are shown. d. If the Do you want to review the previously displayed error? message is shown, select Yes and press Enter. e. If an SRN is shown, suspect a loose card or connection. If no obvious problem is shown, record the SRN and contact your service provider for assistance.

  • Page 48: Verifying The Installed Part In A Linux System Or Logical Partition

    a. From the Resource Repair Action menu, select the parent or child of the resource that has been replaced. If the repair action was to reseat 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 and press Enter.
  • Page 49 3. Turn off the system unit power. The next step boots the server or logical partition from the stand-alone diagnostics CD-ROM. If the optical drive is not available as a boot device on the server or logical partition on which you are working, follow these steps: a.

  • Page 50: Verifying The Installed Part By Using The Hmc

    Verifying the installed part by using the HMC If you have installed or replaced a part, use the Hardware Management Console (HMC) to update your HMC 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 51: Activating Or Deactivating An Identify Led By Using The Hmc

    Procedure 1. In the navigation area, open Systems Management. 2. Open Servers and select the required system. 3. In the content area, select the required partition. 4. Select Tasks > Operations > Deactivate Attention LED. A confirmation window is displayed with an indication that there still might be open problems with the system.

  • Page 52: Verifying The Installed Part By Using The Sdmc

    v Viewer To view serviceable events, follow these steps: Procedure 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 53: Activating And Deactivating Leds By Using The Sdmc

    Note: These options are only available from the problem event log. Activating and deactivating LEDs by using the SDMC Use this procedure to activate or deactivate LEDs by using the Systems Director Management Console (SDMC). Deactivating a system attention LED or partition LED by using the SDMC: About this task You can deactivate a system attention LED or a logical partition LED.

  • Page 54: Viewing Serviceable Events By Using The Sdmc

    4. To activate or deactivate an identify LED, click either Activate LED or Deactivate LED. The associated LED is either turned on or off. 5. To activate or deactivate an identify LED for a FRU, select a system or enclosure from the table, and then click List FRUs.

  • Page 55: Verify The Replacement Part By Using Vios

    v Yes: The new device is installed correctly. Exit the diagnostic programs and return the system to normal operations. Verify the replacement part by using VIOS To verify the operation of a newly installed part or replacement part, complete the following steps: Procedure 1.
  • Page 56 v Yes: Select Log Repair Action, if not previously logged, from the Task Selection menu to update the error log. 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 is not displayed on the Resource List, select sysplanar0 and press Enter.

  • Page 57: 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 58: Trademarks

    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. To illustrate them as completely as possible, the examples include the names of individuals, companies, brands, and products.
  • Page 59 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. Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits.
  • Page 60 Japanese Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA) Confirmed Harmonics Guideline (products less than or equal to 20 A per phase) Japanese Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA) Confirmed Harmonics Guideline with Modifications (products greater than 20 A per phase) Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Statement - People's Republic of China Declaration: This is a Class A product.
  • Page 61 Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Statement - Korea Germany Compliance Statement Deutschsprachiger EU Hinweis: Hinweis für Geräte der Klasse A EU-Richtlinie zur Elektromagnetischen Verträglichkeit 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.

  • Page 62: Class B Notices

    Generelle Informationen: Das Gerät erfüllt die Schutzanforderungen nach EN 55024 und EN 55022 Klasse A. Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Statement - Russia Class B Notices The following Class B statements apply to features designated as electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Class B in the feature installation information. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement 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.
  • Page 63 European Community Compliance Statement 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 64: Terms And Conditions

    Germany Compliance Statement Deutschsprachiger EU Hinweis: Hinweis für Geräte der Klasse B EU-Richtlinie zur Elektromagnetischen Verträglichkeit 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 B ein. Um dieses sicherzustellen, sind die Geräte wie in den Handbüchern beschrieben zu installieren und zu betreiben.
  • Page 65 these publications, or reproduce, distribute or display these publications or any portion thereof outside your enterprise, without the express consent of the manufacturer. Rights: Except as expressly granted in this permission, no other permissions, licenses or rights are granted, either express or implied, to the Publications or any information, data, software or other intellectual property contained therein.
  • Page 66 Backplanes...
  • Page 68 Printed in USA...

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