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Serial-Attached SCSI RAID Enablement in
M6-700, M6-705, M7-700 or M7-705
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  • Page 1 Serial-Attached SCSI RAID Enablement in M6-700, M6-705, M7-700 or M7-705 REFERENCE 86 A1 66FF 04...
  • 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 We acknowledge the right of proprietors of trademarks mentioned in this book. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Bull will not be liable for errors contained herein, or r incidental or consequential damages in connection with the use of this material.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety notices ....... . . v SAS RAID enablement and cache battery pack for the model 17M/MB, 17M/MC,79M/HB, or 79M/HC .
  • Page 6 Replacing a part by using the Systems Director Management Console . . 42 Removing a part by using the SDMC . . 42 Notices ........43 Trademarks .

  • 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: Sas Raid Enablement And Cache Battery Pack For The Model 17M/Mb, 17M/Mc,79M/Hb, Or 79M/Hc

    SAS RAID enablement and cache battery pack for the model 17M/MB, 17M/MC,79M/HB, or 79M/HC You might need to configure redundant array of independent disks (RAID) on your serial-attached SCSI (SAS) disk drives in your system enclosure. Use these instructions to install features to enable RAID on your system.
  • Page 14 Serial-attached SCSI RAID enablement...

  • Page 15: What's New In Sas Raid Enablement

    What's new in SAS RAID enablement Read about new or significantly changed information in SAS RAID enablement since the previous update of this topic collection. October 2011 v Added information for 17M/MC and 79M/HC servers. March 2010 Added the following new procedures: v “Installing the 175 MB Cache RAID –...
  • Page 16 Serial-attached SCSI RAID enablement...

  • Page 17: Removing The 175 Mb Cache Raid - Dual Ioa Enablement Card From The 17M/Mb, 17M/Mc, 79M/Hb, Or 79M/Hc

    Removing the 175 MB Cache RAID – Dual IOA Enablement card from the 17M/MB, 17M/MC, 79M/HB, or 79M/HC Learn to remove an 175 MB Cache RAID – Dual IOA Enablement card in the 17M/MB, 17M/MC, 79M/HB, or 79M/HC server. About this task This feature is used to enable write cache on the two embedded SAS RAID controllers of the disk or media backplane by providing the necessary rechargeable batteries for memory backup.
  • Page 18 g. Determine whether it is safe to replace the cache battery pack. See the following Displaying rechargeable battery information procedure. It is safe to replace the cache battery pack when Yes is displayed next to Battery pack can be safely replaced. You might need to reselect the option Display Controller Rechargeable Battery Information multiple times as it might take several minutes before it is safe to replace the cache battery pack.
  • Page 19 d. Select Start a Service Tool from the System Service Tools (SST) display and press Enter. e. Select Hardware Service Manager from the Start a Service Tool display and press Enter. f. Select Work with resources containing cache battery packs from the Hardware Service Manager display and press Enter.
  • Page 20 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. The flashing LED indicates that there might be cached data that has not been saved.
  • Page 21 15. Remove the 175 MB Cache RAID – Dual IOA Enablement card as follows: Attention: Do not remove the 175 MB Cache RAID – Dual IOA Enablement card if the LED (C) is flashing, because this indicates cache data exists. 16.
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  • Page 23: Installing The 175 Mb Cache Raid - Dual Ioa Enablement Card In The 17M/Mb, 17M/Mc, 79M/Hb, Or 79M/Hc

    Installing the 175 MB Cache RAID – Dual IOA Enablement card in the 17M/MB, 17M/MC, 79M/HB, or 79M/HC Learn about installing a 175 MB Cache RAID – Dual IOA Enablement card in the 17M/MB, 17M/MC, 79M/HB, or 79M/HC server. About this task This feature is used to enable write cache on the two embedded SAS RAID controllers of the disk or media backplane by providing the necessary rechargeable batteries for memory backup.
  • Page 24 4. Remove the front cover. See “Removing the front cover from the 17M/MB, 17M/MC, 79M/HB, or 79M/HC” on page 31. 5. Locate the 175 MB Cache RAID – Dual IOA Enablement card slot (P2-C9-C1). Figure 4. Slot location for 175 MB Cache RAID – Dual IOA Enablement card 6.
  • Page 25 Figure 5. Installing the 175 MB Cache RAID – Dual IOA Enablement card 8. Install the front cover. See “Installing the front cover on the 17M/MB, 17M/MC, 79M/HB, or 79M/HC” on page 32. 9. Start the system. For instructions, see “Starting the system or logical partition” on page 26. 10.
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  • Page 27: Removing And Replacing The Cache Battery Pack For The 17M/Mb, 17M/Mc, 79M/Hb, Or 79M/Hc

    Removing and replacing the cache battery pack for the 17M/MB, 17M/MC, 79M/HB, or 79M/HC Learn about removing and replacing the cache battery pack. Procedure 1. Perform prerequisite tasks as described in “Before you begin” on page 21. 2. Begin with power on. To prevent data loss, the cache battery pack must be in an error state before the 175 MB Cache RAID –...
  • Page 28 It is safe to replace the cache battery pack when Yes is displayed next to Battery pack can be safely replaced. You might need to reselect the option Display Controller Rechargeable Battery Information multiple times because it might take several minutes before it is safe to replace the cache battery pack.
  • Page 29 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) over the cache battery pack. Is the cache battery LED flashing? Yes, the LED is flashing. No, the LED is not flashing.
  • Page 30 12. Stop removing the cache battery pack. 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.
  • Page 31 Figure 8. Installing the cache battery pack 15. Restart the adapter's write cache by doing the following steps: Select your operating system: v AIX: Go to step 16 v IBM i: Go to step 18 v Linux: Go to step 17 16.
  • Page 32 21. Verify that the new resource is functional. For instructions, see “Verifying the installed part” on page Serial-attached SCSI RAID enablement...

  • Page 33: 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. 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 34 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 35: 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 36: Activating The Indicator Light For The Failing Part

    3. From the Function Selection menu, select Task Selection and press Enter. 4. Select Display Previous Diagnostic Results and press Enter. 5. From the Display Previous Diagnostic Results display, select Display Diagnostic Log Summary. The Display Diagnostic Log display shows a chronological list of events. 6.

  • Page 37: Locating A Failing Part In A Linux System Or Logical Partition

    Locating a failing part in a Linux system or logical partition If the service aids have been installed on a system or logical partition, you need to activate the indicator lights to locate a part. About this task To activate the indicator light, follow these steps: Procedure 1.

  • Page 38: Locating A Failing Part In A Virtual I/O Server System Or Logical Partition

    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. Procedure 1. Log in as root user or celogin-. 2.
  • Page 39 2. Before you press the power button on the control panel, ensure that power is connected to the system unit as follows: v All system power cables are connected to a power source. v The Power LED, as shown in the following figure, is slowly blinking. v The top of the display, as shown in the following figure, shows 01 V=F.

  • Page 40: Starting A System Or Logical Partition By Using The Hmc

    v H: Decrement button v I: Enter button v J: Increment button v K: Pinhole reset 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 41 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. 3.

  • Page 42: Stopping A System By Using The Hmc

    Stopping a system by using the HMC You can use the Hardware Management Console (HMC) user interface to stop the system or a logical partition. 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.

  • Page 43: Removing And Replacing The Front Cover On The 9117-Mmb Or 9179-Mhb

    Related information: Shutting down and restarting logical partitions Removing and replacing the front cover on the 9117-MMB or 9179-MHB Use these instructions to remove, replace, or install covers to access components or perform service. Removing the front cover from the 17M/MB, 17M/MC, 79M/HB, or 79M/HC Use this procedure to remove the cover to access components or perform service.

  • Page 44: Installing The Front Cover On The 17M/Mb, 17M/Mc, 79M/Hb, Or 79M/Hc

    3. Pull off the cover (B) to remove it from the system unit. Installing the front cover on the 17M/MB, 17M/MC, 79M/HB, or 79M/HC Use this procedure to install the cover after accessing components or performing service. About this task To install the front cover, follow these steps: Procedure 1.
  • Page 45 About this task To verify the operation of a newly installed feature or replacement part, select the appropriate procedure: v Verify the installed feature using AIX v Verifying the replaced part using AIX Verify the installed feature by using the AIX operating system: 1.
  • Page 46 If the Diagnostic selection menu is shown with M appearing next to any resource, follow these steps: a. Select the resource and press Enter. b. Select Commit. 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.

  • Page 47: Verifying The Installed Part In A Linux System Or Logical Partition

    Note: This action changes the indicator light for the part from the fault state to the normal state. 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.
  • Page 48 Procedure 1. Stop all jobs and applications and then stop the operating system on the system or logical partition. 2. Remove all tapes, diskettes, and CD-ROM. 3. Turn off the system unit power. The next step boots the server or logical partition from the stand-alone diagnostics CD-ROM.

  • Page 49: Verifying The Installed Part By Using The Hmc

    e. Exit to the command line. 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 50: Activating Or Deactivating An Identify Led

    About this task 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. The deactivation also allows the LED to be activated again when another problem occurs.

  • Page 51: Verifying An Installed Part Or Replaced Part On A System Or Logical Partition By Using Virtual I/O Server Tools

    About this task To view serviceable events and other information about the events, you must be a member of one of the following roles: v Super administrator v Service representative v Operator v Product engineer v Viewer To view serviceable events, follow these steps: Procedure 1.

  • Page 52: Verify The Replacement Part By Using Vios

    6. Select Commit, and wait until the diagnostic programs run to completion, responding to any prompts that appear. 7. Did the diagnostics run to completion and display the message No trouble was found? v No: If a service request number (SRN) or other reference code is displayed, suspect a loose adapter or cable connection.
  • Page 53 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 and press Enter. Did the Resource Repair Action menu appear? v No: Go to step 6.

  • Page 54: Replacing A Part By Using The Systems Director Management Console

    v Yes. Turn off the lights. See one of the following for instructions, see: Changing service indicators. Replacing a part by using the Systems Director Management Console You can use the Systems Director Management Console (SDMC) to perform many service actions, including exchanging a field-replaceable unit (FRU) or part.

  • Page 55: 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 56: 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 57 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. Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits.
  • Page 58 This is a Class A product based on the standard of the VCCI Council. If this equipment is used in a domestic environment, radio interference may occur, in which case, the user may be required to take corrective actions. 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...
  • Page 59 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 60: 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 61 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 62: 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 63 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.
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