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  • Page 1 Disk drives or solid-state drives for the E2- 700, E2-700T, E2-705, E2-705T, E4- 700, E4-700T or E4-705 REFERENCE 86 A1 02FH 03...
  • 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 ....... . vii Disk drives or solid-state drives for the 02E/4B, 02E/4C, 05F/6B, or 05E/6C..1 Installing a disk drive or solid-state drive in the 02E/4B, 02E/4C, 05F/6B, or 05E/6C .
  • Page 6 Replacing a solid-state drive in the 58/88 PCIe storage enclosure . . 35 Completing the disk drive or solid-state drive replacement by using the diagnostic command . . 36 Completing the procedure . 36 Replacing a disk drive in the 02E/4B, 02E/4C, 05F/6B, or 05E/6C with the power to the Linux system or logical partition turned on .
  • Page 7 Activating the indicator light for the failing part . . 96 Deactivating the failing-part indicator light . . 97 Locating a failing part in a Virtual I/O Server system or logical partition. . 97 Identifying a part by using the Virtual I/O Server .
  • Page 8 Verifying the installed part by using the HMC . . 151 Activating and deactivating LEDs by using the HMC . . 152 Deactivating a system attention LED or partition LED by using the HMC . . 152 Activating or deactivating an identify LED by using the HMC . .

  • Page 9: 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 10 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 11 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 12 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 13 (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 14 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 15: Disk Drives Or Solid-State Drives For The 02E/4B, 02E/4C, 05F/6B, Or 05E/6C

    Disk drives or solid-state drives for the 02E/4B, 02E/4C, 05F/6B, or 05E/6C Learn about installing, removing, and replacing disk drives or solid-state drives (SSD) for the 7/20 (02E/4B or 02E/4C) or the 7/40 (05F/6B or 05E/6C) and for the supported disk drive enclosures. Installing a disk drive or solid-state drive in the 02E/4B, 02E/4C, 05F/6B, or 05E/6C Learn how to install a small computer system interface (SCSI) disk drive, serial-attached SCSI (SAS) disk...
  • Page 16 Table 1. Solid-state drive rules for the AIX or Linux operating system for a system, enclosure or expansion unit (continued) System, enclosure or expansion unit Adapter Mixing rules 58/02 and 58/77 FC 5903: PCIe 380 MB Cache Dual x4 v SSD and HDD cannot be mixed on 3-Gb SAS RAID Adapter a pair of 5903 adapters.

  • Page 17: Installing A Disk Drive Or Solid-State Drive In An 02E/4B, 02E/4C, 05F/6B, Or 05E/6C With The Aix System Or Logical Partition Power Turned On

    Table 1. Solid-state drive rules for the AIX or Linux operating system for a system, enclosure or expansion unit (continued) System, enclosure or expansion unit Adapter Mixing rules 58/88 PCIe storage enclosure PCIe2 3.1 GB Cache RAID SAS v This enclosure is a 1-unit (1U) high Enclosure 6 Gb x8 I/O drawer providing 30 hot-swap SSD bays and a pair of integrated...

  • Page 18: Preparing To Install A Disk Drive Or Solid-State Drive

    About this task Attention: v Attach a wrist strap to an unpainted metal surface of your hardware to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) from damaging your hardware. v When using a wrist strap, follow all electrical safety procedures. A wrist strap is for static control. It does not increase or decrease your risk of receiving electric shock when using or working on electrical equipment.

  • Page 19: Installing A Disk Drive Or Solid-State Drive In The 02E/4B, 02E/4C, 05F/6B, Or 05E/6C Or In An Expansion Unit

    Procedure 1. Log in as root user. 2. At the command line, type diag and press Enter. 3. On the Diagnostic Operating Instructions display, press Enter to continue. 4. On the Function Selection display, select Task Selection. 5. Select RAID Array Manager. 6.

  • Page 20: Installing A Disk Drive Or Solid-State Drive In The 58/87 Disk Drive Enclosure

    Figure 1. Installing the disk drive in the system 8. On the console, press Enter to indicate that you have installed the drive. 9. If you are installing more than one disk drive or solid-state drive, perform all the steps in this procedure until all disk drives or solid-state drives are installed.

  • Page 21: Installing A Solid-State Drive In The 58/88 Pcie Storage Enclosure

    Figure 2. Installing the disk drive in the 58/87 disk drive enclosure 6. On the console, press Enter to indicate that you have installed the drive. 7. Proceed to the procedure for completing the installation by using the diagnostic command. Installing a solid-state drive in the 58/88 PCIe storage enclosure About this task Perform the following steps to install a solid-state drive in the 58/88 PCIe storage enclosure.
  • Page 22 Figure 3. Installing a solid-state drive in the 58/88 PCIe storage enclosure 7. On the console, press Enter to indicate that you have installed the drive. What to do next Proceed to the procedure for completing the disk drive or solid-state drive installation by using the diagnostic command.

  • Page 23: Completing The Procedure

    Completing the procedure About this task Perform the following tasks after you install or replace the disk drive or solid-state drive in the system or in an expansion unit: Procedure 1. Replace the front cover: v For instructions for a rack-mounted system, see Installing the front cover on a rack-mounted 02E/4B, 02E/4C, 05F/6B, or 05E/6C system.

  • Page 24: Preparing To Install A Disk Drive Or Solid-State Drive By Using The Iprconfig Command

    4. Remove the front cover: v For instructions for a rack-mounted system, see Removing the front cover from a rack-mounted 02E/4B, 02E/4C, 05F/6B, or 05E/6C system. v For instructions for a stand-alone system, see Removing the front cover from a stand-alone 02E/4B, 02E/4C, or 05F/6B system.

  • Page 25: Installing A Disk Drive Or Solid-State Drive In The 02E/4B, 02E/4C, 05F/6B, Or 05E/6C Or In An Expansion Unit

    6. Type 1 next to the location into which you want to install the disk drive or solid-state drive and press Enter. The Verify Device Concurrent Add display is shown. A service indicator flashes for the slot where the disk drive or solid-state drive can be installed. What to do next If you are installing a drive a system or in an expansion unit, proceed to the procedure for installing a disk drive or solid-state drive in the system or expansion unit.

  • Page 26: Installing A Disk Drive Or Solid-State Drive In The 58/87 Disk Drive Enclosure

    Figure 5. Installing the disk drive in the system 8. On the console, press Enter to indicate that you have installed the drive. 9. If you are installing more than one disk drive or solid-state drive, perform all the steps in this procedure until all disk drives or solid-state drives are installed.

  • Page 27: Verifying That The New Disk Drive Or Solid-State Drive Is Installed And Operational

    5. Rotate the handle to the locked position. Figure 6. Installing the disk drive in the 58/87 disk drive enclosure 6. On the console, press Enter to indicate that you have installed the drive. 7. Proceed to verifying the installation procedure. Verifying that the new disk drive or solid-state drive is installed and operational About this task Press Enter on the Complete Device Concurrent Add display to indicate that the disk drive or solid-state...

  • Page 28: Completing The Procedure

    Display Hardware Status Type option, press Enter. 1=Display hardware resource information details OPT Name PCI/SCSI Location Description Status --- ------ -------------------------- ------------------------- ---------------- 0000:01:01.0.0/ PCI-X SCSI Adapter Operational 0000:41:01.0.1/ PCI-X SCSI Adapter Operational 0000:41:01.0.1/0:3:0 Physical Disk Active 0000:41:01.0.1/0:4:0 Physical Disk Active 0000:41:01.0.1/0:8:0 Physical Disk...

  • Page 29: Installing A Disk Drive Or Solid-State Drive In The 02E/4B, 02E/4C, 05F/6B, Or 05E/6C With The System Or Logical Partition Power Turned Off

    v For instructions for a stand-alone system, see Installing the front cover on a stand-alone 02E/4B, 02E/4C, or 05F/6B system. 2. Verify the installed part: v If you installed the part for any other reason, verify the installed part. For instructions, see “Verifying the installed part”...
  • Page 30 5. If applicable, remove the system unit door, remove the expansion unit door, or open the rack. 6. Stop the system or logical partition. For instructions, see “Stopping a system or logical partition” on page 100“Stopping a system or logical partition” on page 100. 7.

  • Page 31: Installing A Disk Drive Or Solid-State Drive In The 02E/4B, 02E/4C, 05F/6B, Or 05E/6C Or In An Expansion Unit

    11. Remove the drive from the static-protective package. 12. Proceed to installing a disk drive or solid-state drive in the system or disk drive enclosure. Installing a disk drive or solid-state drive in the 02E/4B, 02E/4C, 05F/6B, or 05E/6C or in an expansion unit About this task Complete the following steps to install a disk drive or solid-state drive in the system or in an expansion unit:...

  • Page 32: Installing A Disk Drive Or Solid-State Drive In The 58/87 Disk Drive Enclosure

    6. If you are installing more than one drive, perform all the steps in this procedure until all drives are installed. What to do next Proceed to the procedure for completing the disk drive or solid-state drive installation. Installing a disk drive or solid-state drive in the 58/87 disk drive enclosure About this task Perform the following steps to install a disk drive or solid-state drive in the 58/87 disk drive enclosure.

  • Page 33: Completing The Procedure

    Procedure 1. With the handle in the unlocked position, align the solid-state drive with the guide rails in the enclosure. See Figure 10, Note: Do not hold the solid-state drive only by the handle. Support the drive by holding the drive by its sides.

  • Page 34: Removing A Disk Drive Or Solid-State Drive From The 02E/4B, 02E/4C, 05F/6B, Or 05E/6C

    3. Verify the installed part: v If you installed the part for any other reason, verify the installed part. For instructions, see “Verifying the installed part” on page 147. 4. To configure the newly installed disk drive or solid-state drive, see the following procedures for the applicable operating system that controls the disk drive or solid-state drive: v “Preparing a disk drive or solid-state drive for use in an AIX system or logical partition”...

  • Page 35: Preparing To Remove A Disk Drive Or Solid-State Drive

    Related information: Removing and replacing a disk drive in the 5887 disk drive enclosure unit Preparing to remove a disk drive or solid-state drive About this task Perform the following tasks before removing a disk drive or solid-state drive from the system or an expansion unit: Procedure 1.

  • Page 36: Removing The Disk Drive Or Solid-State Drive From The 02E/4B, 02E/4C, 05F/6B, Or 05E/6C

    If you are removing a drive from an enclosure, proceed to the procedure for removing a disk drive or solid-state drive from the enclosure. Removing the disk drive or solid-state drive from the 02E/4B, 02E/4C, 05F/6B, or 05E/6C Before you begin Perform the following tasks to remove a disk drive or solid-state drive from the system or an expansion unit: Procedure...

  • Page 37: Removing A Solid-State Drive From The 58/88 Pcie Storage Enclosure

    What to do next If you are installing a replacement drive, as a replacement for the failed disk drive or solid-state drive, go to “Replacing a disk drive in the 02E/4B, 02E/4C, 05F/6B, or 05E/6C” on page 32 and select the procedure for replacing a disk drive or solid-state drive for your operating system.

  • Page 38: Removing The Disk Drive In The 02E/4B, 02E/4C, 05F/6B, Or 05E/6C With The Linux System Or Logical Partition Power Turned On

    What to do next If you are installing a replacement solid-state drive, proceed to the procedure for replacing the failed solid-state drive in the 58/88 PCIe storage enclosure. If you are not installing a replacement solid-state drive, install a filler in the empty slot to ensure proper air flow for cooling.

  • Page 39: Preparing To Remove The Disk Drive Or Solid-State Drive By Using The Iprconfig Command

    Preparing to remove the disk drive or solid-state drive by using the iprconfig command About this task Perform the following tasks to remove a disk drive or solid-state drive from the system or an expansion unit by using the iprconfig command: Procedure 1.
  • Page 40 7. If the drive you want to replace is unprotected or in use, move the data from the drive before continuing with this procedure. If the drive is in a RAID 0 (non-redundant RAID array), after you have moved the data, delete the RAID 0 before proceeding. For PCI-X controller information, see the PCI-X SCSI RAID Controller Reference Guide for Linux PDF.

  • Page 41: Removing The Disk Drive Or Solid-State Drive From The 02E/4B, 02E/4C, 05F/6B, Or 05E/6C

    14. From the Work with Disk Unit Recovery display, select Concurrent remove device, and press Enter. A Concurrent Device Remove display is shown, similar to the following example. Concurrent Device Remove Choose a single location for remove operations 1=Select OPT Name PCI/SCSI Location Description Status...
  • Page 42 Note: Ensure that the drive is not in use to prevent loss of data. 3. When the identify LED flashes, squeeze and pull the handle of the drive out toward you before you remove the disk drive or solid-state drive. If the handle is not all the way out, the disk drive or solid-state drive cannot slide out of the system or out of the expansion unit.

  • Page 43: Removing A Disk Drive Or Solid-State Drive From The 02E/4B, 02E/4C, 05F/6B, Or 05E/6C With The System Or Logical Partition Power Turned Off

    Removing a disk drive or solid-state drive from the 02E/4B, 02E/4C, 05F/6B, or 05E/6C with the system or logical partition power turned off Learn to remove a failed Small Computer System Interface (SCSI) or serial-attached SCSI (SAS) drive in a system or logical partition that controls the disk drive or solid-state drive location with the power turned off.

  • Page 44: Removing The Disk Drive Or Solid-State Drive From The 02E/4B, 02E/4C, 05F/6B, Or 05E/6C

    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. v When using a wrist strap, follow all electrical safety procedures. A wrist strap is for static control. It does not increase or decrease your risk of receiving electric shock when using or working on electrical equipment.

  • Page 45: Removing A Solid-State Drive From The 58/88 Pcie Storage Enclosure

    Figure 17. Removing a disk drive from the system 3. If the removed drive has a bezel attached to it, you can remove the disk drive bezel. For instructions, see “Removing a disk-drive bezel from a drive or filler for the 02E/4B, 02E/4C, 05F/6B, or 05E/6C” on page 53.

  • Page 46: Replacing A Disk Drive In The 02E/4B, 02E/4C, 05F/6B, Or 05E/6C

    Figure 18. Removing the solid-state drive from the 58/88 PCIe storage enclosure 4. Grasp the solid-state drive and pull it out from the slot. What to do next Proceed to the procedure for replacing the failed solid-state drive in the 58/88 PCIe storage enclosure. If you are not installing a replacement solid-state drive, install a filler in the empty slot to ensure proper air flow for cooling.

  • Page 47: Replacing A Disk Drive Or Solid-State Drive In The 02E/4B, 02E/4C, 05F/6B, Or 05E/6C With The Aix System Or Logical Partition Power Turned On

    Related information: Removing and replacing a disk drive in the 5887 disk drive enclosure unit Replacing a disk drive or solid-state drive in the 02E/4B, 02E/4C, 05F/6B, or 05E/6C with the AIX system or logical partition power turned on Learn to replace a failed Small Computer System Interface (SCSI) or serial-attached SCSI (SAS) drive in a system or an expansion unit while the power to the AIX operating system or logical partition that controls the drive location is turned on.

  • Page 48: Preparing To Replace A Disk Drive Or Solid-State Drive By Using The Diagnostic Command

    Preparing to replace a disk drive or solid-state drive by using the diagnostic command Before you begin Perform the following steps before you replace a disk drive or solid-state drive by using the diagnostic command: Procedure 1. If you are already on the SCSI and SCSI RAID Hot Plug Manager display, go to 10. 2.

  • Page 49: Replacing A Solid-State Drive In The 58/88 Pcie Storage Enclosure

    page 35. Figure 19. Replacing a disk drive in the system 8. On the console, press Enter to indicate that you have installed the drive. What to do next Proceed to the procedure for completing the disk drive or solid-state drive replacement by using the diagnostic command.

  • Page 50: Completing The Disk Drive Or Solid-State Drive Replacement By Using The Diagnostic Command

    Figure 20. Replacing a solid-state drive in the 58/88 PCIe storage enclosure. What to do next Proceed to the procedure for completing the replacement by using the diagnostic command. Completing the disk drive or solid-state drive replacement by using the diagnostic command About this task Perform the following tasks after you have replaced the disk drive or solid-state drive:...

  • Page 51: Replacing A Disk Drive In The 02E/4B, 02E/4C, 05F/6B, Or 05E/6C With The Power To The Linux System Or Logical Partition Turned On

    v For instructions for a stand-alone system, see Installing the front cover on a stand-alone 02E/4B, 02E/4C, or 05F/6B system. 2. Verify the installed part: v If you installed the part for any other reason, verify the installed part. For instructions, see “Verifying the installed part”...

  • Page 52: Preparing To Replace A Disk Drive Or Solid-State Drive By Using The Iprconfig Command

    3. Remove the drive from the static-protective package. 4. Proceed to preparing to replace a drive by using the iprconfig command. Preparing to replace a disk drive or solid-state drive by using the iprconfig command About this task Perform the following steps before you replace a disk drive or solid-state drive by using the iprconfig command: Procedure 1.

  • Page 53: Replacing A Solid-State Drive In The 58/88 Pcie Storage Enclosure

    4. Hold the disk drive or solid-state drive by the top and bottom edges as you position the drive, and insert it into the system or the expansion unit. Do not hold the disk drive or solid-state drive by the handle.

  • Page 54: Completing The Disk Drive Or Solid-State Drive Replacement By Using The Iprconfig Command

    4. When the solid-state drive identify LED flashes, slide the solid-state drive all the way into the 58/88 PCIe storage enclosure until it is fully seated. Then rotate the handle (A) to the locked position. See Figure 23. 5. Install the bezel (B). Figure 23.

  • Page 55: Replacing A Disk Drive Or Solid-State Drive In The 02E/4B, 02E/4C, 05F/6B, Or 05E/6C With The System Or Logical Partition Power Turned Off

    v For instructions for a rack-mounted system, see Installing the front cover on a rack-mounted 02E/4B, 02E/4C, 05F/6B, or 05E/6C system. v For instructions for a stand-alone system, see Installing the front cover on a stand-alone 02E/4B, 02E/4C, or 05F/6B system. 2.

  • Page 56: Replacing A Solid-State Drive In The 58/88 Pcie Storage Enclosure

    Figure 24. Replacing a disk drive or solid-state drive in the system What to do next Proceed to the procedure for completing the disk drive or solid-state drive replacement. Replacing a solid-state drive in the 58/88 PCIe storage enclosure About this task Perform the following steps to replace a solid-state drive in the 58/88 PCIe storage enclosure.

  • Page 57: Completing The Procedure

    Figure 25. Replacing a solid-state drive in the 58/88 PCIe storage enclosure. What to do next Proceed to the procedure for completing the replacement. Completing the procedure About this task Perform the following tasks after you install or replace the disk drive or solid-state drive in the system or in an expansion unit: Procedure 1.

  • Page 58: Removing Or Installing The External Sas Port

    5. To rebuild the data on the replacement disk drive or solid-state drive, see the following procedures for the applicable operating system that controls the disk drive or solid-state drive: v “Rebuilding data on a replacement disk drive or solid-state drive by using AIX” on page 67. v “Rebuilding data on a replacement disk drive or solid-state drive in a system or logical partition running Linux”...
  • Page 59 3. 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. v When using a wrist strap, follow all electrical safety procedures. A wrist strap is for static control. It does not increase or decrease your risk of receiving electric shock when using or working on electrical equipment.

  • Page 60: Installing The External Sas Port In The 02E/4B, 02E/4C, 05F/6B, Or 05E/6C System

    Figure 26. Removing the external SAS port What to do next v You can continue with the procedure to replace the SAS port. See “Replacing the external SAS port in the 02E/4B, 02E/4C, 05F/6B, or 05E/6C system” on page 49. v If you are not replacing the SAS port, you can install a filler into the external SAS connection port on the disk drive backplane.
  • Page 61 3. Disconnect the power source from the system by unplugging the system. For instructions, see Disconnecting the power cords from the 02E/4B, 02E/4C, 05F/6B, or 05E/6C Note: This system might be equipped with a second power supply. Disconnect it before continuing with this procedure.
  • Page 62 v For a stand-alone system, see Removing the service access cover from a stand-alone 02E/4B, 02E/4C, or 05F/6B system. 8. Disconnect all PCI adapters that are connected to the system. For instructions, see Removing a PCI adapter. 9. If you are installing into a new system, remove the filler from the external SAS connection port on the disk drive backplane.

  • Page 63: Replacing The External Sas Port In The 02E/4B, 02E/4C, 05F/6B, Or 05E/6C System

    v For a stand-alone system, see Installing the front cover on a stand-alone 02E/4B, 02E/4C, or 05F/6B system . 19. Connect the power source to the system by plugging the power cords, as described in Connecting the power cords. 20. Start the system or logical partition. For instructions, see “Starting the system or logical partition” on page 98.
  • Page 64 Figure 28. Replacing the SAS cable 6. Replace the tape drive if you removed it. 7. Connect all PCI adapters. For instructions, see Replacing a PCI adapter. 8. Replace the service access cover: v For a rack-mounted system, see Installing the service access cover on a rack-mounted02E/4B, 02E/4C, 05F/6B, or 05E/6C system .

  • Page 65: Internal Disk Drive Sharing On An 02E/4B, 02E/4C, 05F/6B, Or 05E/6C System

    Internal disk drive sharing on an 02E/4B, 02E/4C, 05F/6B, or 05E/6C system Learn how to split the internal disks in the system or enclosure into groups, which you can manage separately. Use the following information to perform the task. Before you begin FC 5618 DASD backplane supports the Split DASD mode.

  • Page 66: Installing A Disk Drive Filler In The 02E/4B, 02E/4C, 05F/6B, Or 05E/6C

    Procedure 1. Identify the slot containing the disk drive filler. Attention: v Attach a wrist strap to an unpainted metal surface of your hardware to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) from damaging your hardware. v When using a wrist strap, follow all electrical safety procedures. A wrist strap is for static control. It does not increase or decrease your risk of receiving electric shock when using or working on electrical equipment.

  • Page 67: Removing Or Installing A Disk Drive Bezel

    Procedure 1. Hold the disk drive filler by the top and bottom edges as you position the filler, and insert it into the system or the expansion unit. Attention: v Attach a wrist strap to an unpainted metal surface of your hardware to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) from damaging your hardware.
  • Page 68 About this task Learn to remove the disk-drive bezel from either a failed drive that had a bezel installed in it or from the disk drive filler in the slot where you are replacing the failed drive. The removed disk-drive bezel must be attached in the replacement disk drive or a disk drive filler before installing the drive or filler in the system or expansion unit.

  • Page 69: Installing A Disk Drive Bezel In A Drive Or Filler For The 02E/4B, 02E/4C, 05F/6B, Or 05E/6C

    Installing a disk drive bezel in a drive or filler for the 02E/4B, 02E/4C, 05F/6B, or 05E/6C Learn how to install a disk drive bezel into a drive or disk drive filler. About this task You must have removed the disk drive bezel from either a failed drive that had a bezel installed in it or from the disk drive filler.

  • Page 70: Disk Drive Locations And Service Indicators

    Figure 32. Attaching a bezel to a disk drive filler What to do next Return to the procedure that brought you here. Disk drive locations and service indicators Find out where the disk drives or solid-state drives and service indicators are located on the system or an expansion unit.

  • Page 71: Disk Drive Locations And Service Indicators For The 02E/4B, 02E/4C, 05F/6B, Or 05E/6C System

    Figure 33. PCIe RAID and SSD SAS adapter locations Disk drive locations and service indicators for the 02E/4B, 02E/4C, 05F/6B, or 05E/6C system Learn about the disk drive locations and understand where the service indicators are located for your system. The following figures show the disk drive locations and service indicators for the 02E/4B or 05F/6B.
  • Page 72 Figure 34. Disk drive locations for the rack-mounted systems Figure 35. Disk drive locations for the stand-alone systems Disk drives or solid-state drives for the 02E/4B, 02E/4C, 05F/6B, or 05E/6C...

  • Page 73: Disk-Drive Locations And Service Indicators For The 58/02 Expansion Unit

    Figure 36. Service indicator locations for the rack-mounted systems Figure 37. Service indicator locations for the stand-alone system Disk-drive locations and service indicators for the 58/02 expansion unit Learn about the disk-drive locations and where the service indicators are located for your expansion unit. The following figure shows the disk-drive locations for the 58/02.

  • Page 74: Disk Drive Locations And Service Indicators For The 31D/24, And 31T/24 Scsi Disk-Drive Enclosures

    Figure 38. Disk drive locations Related information: Cabling the 5802 disk subsystem Disk drive locations and service indicators for the 31D/24, and 31T/24 SCSI disk-drive enclosures Learn about the disk drive locations and where the service indicators are located for your disk-drive enclosure.
  • Page 75 Figure 39. Front view of 31D/24, and 31T/24 SCSI disk-drive enclosures Figure 40. Rear view of 31D/24, and 31T/24 SCSI disk-drive enclosures The following figures show the locations of the disk drive service indicators (A) for the 31D/24, and 31T/24 SCSI disk-drive enclosures. Disk drives or solid-state drives for the 02E/4B, 02E/4C, 05F/6B, or 05E/6C...

  • Page 76: Disk Drive Locations And Service Indicators For The 58/86 Disk Drive Enclosure

    Figure 41. Front view of service indicators for 31D/24, and 31T/24 Figure 42. Rear view of service indicators for 31D/24, and 31T/24 Disk drive locations and service indicators for the 58/86 disk drive enclosure Learn about the disk drive locations and where the service indicators are located for your disk drive enclosure.
  • Page 77 Figure 43. Disk drive locations for the 58/86 disk-drive enclosure The following figure shows the locations of the disk drive service indicators for the 58/86 disk-drive enclosure. Figure 44. Front view of disk drive enclosure service indicators for the 58/86 Disk drives or solid-state drives for the 02E/4B, 02E/4C, 05F/6B, or 05E/6C...

  • Page 78: Disk-Drive Locations And Service Indicators For The 58/87 Disk Drive Enclosure

    Disk-drive locations and service indicators for the 58/87 disk drive enclosure Learn about the disk-drive locations and where the service indicators are located for the 58/87 disk drive enclosure. The following figures show the front view and rear view of the 58/87 disk drive enclosure and the disk drive locations in the 58/87 disk drive enclosure.

  • Page 79: Solid-State Drive Locations And Service Indicators For The 58/88 Pcie Storage Enclosure

    Figure 47. Front view of the 58/87 disk drive enclosure showing the service indicators Solid-state drive locations and service indicators for the 58/88 PCIe storage enclosure Learn about the solid-state drive locations and where the service indicators are located for the 58/88 PCIe storage enclosure.

  • Page 80: Related Tasks For Disk Drives Or Solid-State Drives

    Figure 49. Front view of the 58/88 PCIe storage enclosure showing the service indicators Related tasks for disk drives or solid-state drives Find additional information and instructions related to the disk drives or solid-state drives that help you with performing the install, remove, or replace tasks. Preparing a disk drive or solid-state drive for use in an AIX system or logical partition Configure the newly installed disk drive or solid-state drive for your environment.

  • Page 81: Rebuilding Data On A Replacement Disk Drive Or Solid-State Drive By Using Aix

    Rebuilding data on a replacement disk drive or solid-state drive by using AIX To rebuild data on the replacement disk drive or solid-state drive, refer to the information for the controller to which the drive is attached. About this task v If the disk drive or solid-state drive is attached to a PCI-X SCSI RAID controller, see the PCI-X SCSI RAID Controller Reference Guide for AIX.
  • Page 82 4. Select View most recent ipr error messages from the Kernel Messages Log display. Press Enter. 5. Find the entry in the log for the drive you want to replace. 6. Record the location information for the drive. Note: The location information has the form of 2:0:8:0. In this example, 2 is the SCSI host number, 0 is the SCSI bus, 8 is the SCSI target ID, and 0 is the LUN (logical unit).
  • Page 83 Display Hardware Status Type option, press Enter. 1=Display hardware resource information details OPT Name PCI/SCSI Location Description Status --- ------ -------------------------- ------------------------- ---------------- 0000:01:01.0.0/ PCI-X SCSI Adapter Operational 0000:41:01.0.1/ PCI-X SCSI Adapter Operational 0000:41:01.0.1/0:3:0 Physical Disk Active 0000:41:01.0.1/0:4:0 Physical Disk Active 0000:41:01.0.1/0:8:0 Physical Disk...

  • Page 84: Rebuilding Data On A Replacement Disk Drive Or Solid-State Drive In A System Or Logical Partition Running Linux

    Disk Unit Hardware Resource Information Details Manufacturer ....: IBM Product ID ....: ST336607LC Firmware Version .

  • Page 85: Rebuilding Data By Using The Iprconfig Command

    If the drive you are replacing is in a RAID Level 0 disk array or in a failed RAID Level 5 or RAID Level 10 disk array, perform these tasks: Procedure 1. Re-create the disk array. 2. Re-create the file systems on the disk array. 3.

  • Page 86: Replacing A Sas Conduit Card In A 58/02 Expansion Unit With The Power Turned Off

    Note: Performing a rebuild on a drive overwrites the data currently on the drive. A Confirm Rebuild Disk Unit Data display similar to the following is shown. Confirm Rebuild Disk Unit Data Rebuilding the disk unit data might take several minutes for each disk selected.
  • Page 87 3. Perform the following steps to replace the midplane and SAS conduit card into the system: a. Place the card connector (C) on the midplane connection (D) using the guide track (B) to ensure a good connection. b. Lift the handle (A) to seat and secure the SAS conduit card to the midplane as shown in Figure 55 on page 74.
  • Page 88 Figure 55. Installing the SAS conduit card into the midplane 4. Perform the following steps to replace the midplane and SAS conduit card into the system: a. Align the midplane with the track and ensure that the slot (A) on the midplane attaches to the post (B) in the system.
  • Page 89 Figure 56. Installing the SAS conduit card and the midplane 5. Attach the power cord cover and secure the thumbscrew (A) to the system. Figure 57. Installing the power cord plate Disk drives or solid-state drives for the 02E/4B, 02E/4C, 05F/6B, or 05E/6C...
  • Page 90 6. Carefully slide the enclosure management controller into the system and close the latch (A) as shown in Figure 58. Figure 58. Replacing the enclosure management controller 7. Carefully lift and align the I/O system board with the slot at the rear of the expansion unit. 8.
  • Page 91 Figure 59. Install the I/O system board on a rack-mounted model 10. To replace the power supply, with the locking handle (A) in the open position, push the power supply into the expansion unit as shown in Figure 60 on page 78. 11.
  • Page 92 Figure 60. Replacing a power supply 12. To replace the disk drive backplane, lift the backplane along the two sides and align the backplane with the guide rails in the expansion unit. CAUTION: The backplane can be heavy to lift. Ensure that you can safely perform this task before you begin.
  • Page 93 Figure 61. Installing the backplane on a rack-mounted model 15. Replace all disk drive units and fillers, if you had removed them earlier. a. Support the bottom of the disk drive unit as you align it with the guide rails in the backplane. b.

  • Page 94: Removing A Sas Conduit Card From A 58/02 Expansion Unit With The Power Turned Off

    16. Replace all expander cards and fillers, if you had removed them earlier. a. Supporting the bottom of the expander card with your hand, align it with the guide rails in the backplane. b. Slide the expander card all the way into the backplane. c.
  • Page 95 4. Remove the drives and fillers as shown in Figure 62. a. Squeeze the latch of the drive and pull the handle (A) toward you to release the drive. b. Support the bottom of the drive with your hand and slide the drive out of the backplane. Figure 62.
  • Page 96 Figure 63. Removing the port card from the backplane 6. Remove the backplane as shown in Figure 64 on page 83. CAUTION: The backplane might be heavy. Ensure that you can safely perform the procedure. a. Squeeze the blue latches (A) to unlock the handles. b.
  • Page 97 Figure 64. Removing the backplane from the enclosure 7. Disconnect both the offline converter assembly (OCA) power cords by performing the following steps: a. Slide the power cord holders (A) to the left, located on the front of both the OCAs. See Figure 65 on page 84.
  • Page 98 Figure 65. Disconnecting the OCA power cords 8. Remove the offline converter assemblies by performing the following steps: a. Pull the OCA handle (A) all the way down in the direction shown to unseat the OCA. See Figure 66 on page 85. b.
  • Page 99 Figure 66. Remove the offline converter assemblies 9. Remove the enclosure management controller by performing the following steps: a. Label and disconnect any cables connected to the enclosure management controller card. b. Pinch the latch (A) to unlock the handle (B). See Figure 67 on page 86. c.
  • Page 100 Figure 67. Remove the enclosure management controller 10. Remove the power cord plate by turning the thumbscrew (A) and pulling the plate away from the system, as shown in Figure 68. Figure 68. Removing the power cord plate 11. Disconnect the cables from the back of the I/O system board. Disk drives or solid-state drives for the 02E/4B, 02E/4C, 05F/6B, or 05E/6C...
  • Page 101 12. Squeeze the release latches (A) and pull the levers (B) out away from the system, as shown in Figure 69. Figure 69. Removing the I/O system board 13. Slide the system board out of the system. 14. Remove the SAS conduit card and midplane from the enclosure by doing the following steps: a.
  • Page 102 Figure 70. Removing the SAS conduit card and midplane 15. Push the handles (A) on the conduit card down to disengage the card from the midplane, and remove the card. Figure 71. Removing the SAS conduit card from the midplane Disk drives or solid-state drives for the 02E/4B, 02E/4C, 05F/6B, or 05E/6C...

  • Page 103: Replacing A Sas Expander Card In A 58/02 Expansion Unit With The Power Turned Off

    What to do next Continue with replacing the SAS expander card or return to the procedure that sent you here. Replacing a SAS expander card in a 58/02 expansion unit with the power turned off Learn how to replace a SAS expander card in a 58/02 expansion unit with the power turned off. Before you begin Review the requirements in Before you begin.

  • Page 104: Removing A Sas Expander Card From A 58/02 Expansion Unit With Power Turned Off

    Removing a SAS expander card from a 58/02 expansion unit with power turned off Learn how to remove a SAS expander card from a 58/02 (rack-mounted) expansion unit if you need to replace a failing part with power turned off. Procedure 1.

  • Page 105: 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 106 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 107: 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 108 Figure 74. 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 109: 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 part on a system or logical partition running the AIX operating system.

  • Page 110: 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 111: 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 112: 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 113: 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 114: 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 115: 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 116: 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 117: Removing And Replacing The Expansion Unit Cover Or Door

    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 118: Installing The Front Cover On The 14G/30

    Installing the front cover on the 14G/30 Use this procedure to install the front cover after installing the system or performing a service action. Before you begin If you only have one side of the chassis populated, ensure that the airflow block is present on the unpopulated side.

  • Page 119: Removing The Front Cover From A Stand-Alone 02E/4B, 02E/4C, Or 05F/6B System

    About this task To remove the front cover, follow these steps: Procedure 1. Remove the two shipping screws (if present) that secure the system to the rack. Note: Replacing the shipping screws is optional but should be done in geographic areas that are prone to seismic activity.

  • Page 120: Installing The Front Cover On A Rack-Mounted 02E/4B, 02E/4C, 05F/6B, Or 05E/6C System

    Figure 79. Removing the front cover Installing the front cover on a rack-mounted 02E/4B, 02E/4C, 05F/6B, or 05E/6C system Use this procedure to install the cover to access components or perform service. About this task To install the front cover, follow these steps: Procedure 1.

  • Page 121: Installing The Front Cover And Front Door On A Stand-Alone 02E/4B, 02E/4C, Or 05F/6B System

    Figure 80. Removing the front cover Installing the front cover and front door on a stand-alone 02E/4B, 02E/4C, or 05F/6B system Use this procedure to install the cover to access components or perform service. About this task To install the front cover and front door, complete the following steps. Procedure 1.

  • Page 122: Removing The Service Access Cover From A Rack-Mounted 02E/4B, 02E/4C, 05F/6B, Or 05E/6C System

    Figure 81. Installing the front cover 3. Hold the front door at an approximate 120 degree angle to the system as shown in the following figure. Engage the latches. Figure 82. Installing the front door Removing the service access cover from a rack-mounted 02E/4B, 02E/4C, 05F/6B, or 05E/6C system Use this procedure to remove the service access cover.

  • Page 123: Removing The Service Access Cover From A Stand-Alone 02E/4B, 02E/4C, Or 05F/6B System

    2. Slide the cover toward the rear of the system unit. When the front of the service access cover has cleared the upper frame ledge, lift the cover up and off the system unit. Attention: When the service access cover is removed, the system powers down. Figure 83.
  • Page 124 Figure 84. Installing the outside service access cover 3. Loosen the two thumbscrews (A) located at the rear of the inside cover. 4. Slide the cover (B) toward the rear of the system unit. When the front of the service access cover has cleared the upper frame ledge, lift the cover up and off the system unit.

  • Page 125: Installing The Service Access Cover On A Rack-Mounted 02E/4B, 02E/4C, 05F/6B, Or 05E/6C System

    Installing the service access cover on a rack-mounted 02E/4B, 02E/4C, 05F/6B, or 05E/6C system Use this procedure to install the service access cover. Procedure 1. Place the service access cover on top of the system, about 25 mm (1 in.) from the upper chassis ledge. 2.
  • Page 126 Figure 87. Installing the inside service access cover 5. Place the outside service access cover (A) on top of the system. 6. 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 127: Removing And Replacing Covers For The 31E/2B, 31E/1C, Or 31E/2C

    Figure 88. Installing the outside service access cover Removing and replacing covers for the 31E/2B, 31E/1C, or 31E/2C Use these instructions to remove, replace, or install covers to access components or perform service. Removing the service access cover from the 31E/2B, 31E/1C, or 31E/2C Use this procedure to remove the service access cover.

  • Page 128: Installing The Service Access Cover On The 31E/2B, 31E/1C, Or 31E/2C

    Figure 89. Removing the service access cover Installing the service access cover on the 31E/2B, 31E/1C, or 31E/2C Use this procedure to install the service access cover. About this task Perform the following steps to install the service access cover: Procedure 1.

  • Page 129: Removing And Replacing Covers For The 33E/8B Or 36E/8C System

    Figure 90. Installing the service access cover Removing and replacing covers for the 33E/8B or 36E/8C system Use these instructions to remove, replace, or install covers to access components or perform service. Removing the front cover from an 33E/8B or 36E/8C system Use this procedure to remove the cover to access components or perform service.

  • Page 130: Installing The Front Cover On An 33E/8B Or 36E/8C System

    Figure 91. Removing the front cover Installing the front cover on an 33E/8B or 36E/8C system 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 131: Removing The Service Access Cover From An 33E/8B Or 36E/8C System

    Figure 92. Installing the front cover Removing the service access cover from an 33E/8B or 36E/8C system Use this procedure to remove the service access cover to perform service or to gain access to internal components. About this task To remove the service access cover, follow these steps: Procedure 1.

  • Page 132: Installing The Service Access Cover On An 33E/8B Or 36E/8C System

    Figure 93. Removing the service access cover Installing the service access cover on an 33E/8B or 36E/8C system Use this procedure to install the service access cover after performing service or accessing internal components. About this task To install the service access cover, follow these steps: Procedure 1.

  • Page 133: Removing And Replacing Covers For The 17M/Mb, 17M/Mc, 17M/Md, 79M/Hb, 79M/Hc, Or 79M/Hd

    Figure 94. Installing the service access cover Removing and replacing covers for the 17M/MB, 17M/MC, 17M/MD, 79M/HB, 79M/HC, or 79M/HD 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, 17M/MD, 79M/HB, 79M/HC, or 79M/HD Use this procedure to remove the cover to access components or perform service.
  • Page 134 Figure 95. Identifying the older and newer covers About this task To remove the front cover, complete the following steps: Procedure 1. If necessary, open the front rack door. 2. Pull out the latches (A) located on both sides of the cover as shown in the following figure. Disk drives or solid-state drives for the 02E/4B, 02E/4C, 05F/6B, or 05E/6C...

  • Page 135: Removing The Front Cover With The Cover Removal Tool

    Figure 96. Removing the front cover 3. Pull off the cover (B) to remove it from the system unit. Removing the front cover with the cover removal tool Removing the front cover from the 17M/MB, 17M/MC, 79M/HB, or 79M/HC systems that were shipped before 1 March 2011 requires the use of a cover removal tool.
  • Page 136 Figure 97. Identifying the older and newer covers Important: Do not remove the cover to view the enclosure serial number. If you need to check the enclosure serial number, use one of the following methods: v From the Advanced System Management Interface (ASMI), complete the following steps. This procedure can be performed in the FSP standby mode.
  • Page 137 Figure 98. Aligning the cover removal tool Note: The top pins of the cover removal tool align with the second hole down from the top of the cover. Pins must be inserted through the hole until the removal tool pins contact the system and cannot be pushed forward any further.
  • Page 138 Figure 100. Releasing the cover latches 6. If the front cover is difficult to remove, the cover might be adhering to the fan assemblies at the top of the system. Apply forward pressure against the cover removal tool and place fingers underneath the edge of the cover near the top corners.

  • Page 139: Installing The Front Cover On The 17M/Mb, 17M/Mc, 17M/Md, 79M/Hb, 79M/Hc, Or 79M/Hd

    Figure 101. Removing a cover that adheres to the fan assemblies 7. After the cover assembly is unlatched and lying against the cover removal tool, remove both from the front of the system as shown in the following figure. Figure 102. Removing the cover 8.

  • Page 140: Placing The 31E/2B, 31E/1C, Or 31E/2C System Into The Service Or Operating Position

    About this task To install the front cover, complete the following steps: Procedure 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. Figure 103.

  • Page 141: Placing The Rack-Mounted 31E/2B, 31E/1C, Or 31E/2C Into The Operating Position

    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. v When the rails are fully extended, the rail safety latches lock into place. This action prevents the system from being pulled out too far.
  • Page 142 Figure 105. 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 106. Placing the system in the operating position Disk drives or solid-state drives for the 02E/4B, 02E/4C, 05F/6B, or 05E/6C...

  • Page 143: Placing The Rack-Mounted 02E/4B, 02E/4C, 05F/6B, Or 05E/6C System Into The Service Position

    3. Close the front rack door of the system unit that you are servicing. Placing the rack-mounted 02E/4B, 02E/4C, 05F/6B, or 05E/6C system into the service position Use this procedure to place the rack-mounted system into the service position. Before you begin Notes: 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.

  • Page 144: Placing The Rack-Mounted 02E/4B, 02E/4C, 05F/6B, Or 05E/6C System Into The Operating Position

    Figure 108. Locking the system unit in the service position Placing the rack-mounted 02E/4B, 02E/4C, 05F/6B, or 05E/6C system into the operating position Use this procedure to place the rack-mounted system into the operating position. Before you begin When placing the system into operating position, ensure that the cables at the rear of the system do not catch or bind as you push the system unit back into the rack.
  • Page 145 Figure 109. Placing the system unit into the operating position 2. Push the system unit (B) rear into the rack until both system-unit release latches have locked into position. 3. Replace and tighten the two screws (if present) (A) that secure the system unit (B) to the rack. Note: Replacing the two shipping screws is optional but should be done in geographic areas that are prone to seismic activity.

  • Page 146: Service And Operating Positions

    Figure 110. Placing the system unit into the operating position Service and operating positions Use these procedures to place systems servers into the service or operating position. Placing the 02E/4B, 02E/4C, 05F/6B, or 05E/6C system into the service or operating position Use these procedures to place a system into the service position or operating position to perform service or to gain access to internal components.
  • Page 147 Note: Replacing the shipping screws is optional but should be done in geographic areas that are prone to seismic activity. Figure 111. Placing the system unit in the service position 4. While holding the system unit release latches (A) down on both the left and right sides, pull the system unit (B) out from the rack until the rails are fully extended and locked.

  • Page 148: Placing The Rack-Mounted 02E/4B, 02E/4C, 05F/6B, Or 05E/6C System Into The Operating Position

    Figure 112. Locking the system unit in the service position Placing the rack-mounted 02E/4B, 02E/4C, 05F/6B, or 05E/6C system into the operating position Use this procedure to place the rack-mounted system into the operating position. Before you begin When placing the system into operating position, ensure that the cables at the rear of the system do not catch or bind as you push the system unit back into the rack.
  • Page 149 Figure 113. Placing the system unit into the operating position 2. Push the system unit (B) rear into the rack until both system-unit release latches have locked into position. 3. Replace and tighten the two screws (if present) (A) that secure the system unit (B) to the rack. Note: Replacing the two shipping screws is optional but should be done in geographic areas that are prone to seismic activity.

  • Page 150: Placing The 31E/2B, 31E/1C, Or 31E/2C System Into The Service Or Operating Position

    Figure 114. Placing the system unit into the operating position Placing the 31E/2B, 31E/1C, or 31E/2C system into the service or operating position Use these procedures to place a system into the service position or operating position to perform service or to gain access to internal components.

  • Page 151: Placing The Rack-Mounted 31E/2B, 31E/1C, Or 31E/2C Into The Operating Position

    Figure 115. Placing the system in the service position Placing the rack-mounted 31E/2B, 31E/1C, or 31E/2C into the operating position Use this procedure to place the rack-mounted system into the operating position. Before you begin When placing the system in the operating position, ensure that the cables at the rear of the system do not catch or bind as you push the system unit back into the rack.
  • Page 152 Figure 116. 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 117. Placing the system in the operating position Disk drives or solid-state drives for the 02E/4B, 02E/4C, 05F/6B, or 05E/6C...

  • Page 153: Placing The Rack-Mounted 33E/8B Or 36E/8C System Into The Service Position Or Operating Position

    3. Close the front rack door of the system unit that you are servicing. Placing the rack-mounted 33E/8B or 36E/8C system into the service position or operating position Use these procedures to place a system into the service position or operating position to perform service or to gain access to internal components.
  • Page 154 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 155: Placing The 33E/8B Or 36E/8C In The Operating Position

    Figure 118. Releasing the rack latches 4. If required, unplug the cables from the rear of the system or expansion unit before you pull the unit out from the rack. Ensure that the cables at the rear of the system or expansion unit do not catch or bind as you pull the unit out from the rack.
  • Page 156 Figure 119. Releasing the rail safety latches 2. Replace and tighten the two thumbscrews (C) that secure the system or expansion unit (A) to the rack as shown in the following figure. Figure 120. Replacing the thumbscrews 3. Close the front rack door. Disk drives or solid-state drives for the 02E/4B, 02E/4C, 05F/6B, or 05E/6C...

  • Page 157: Power Cords

    Power cords Use these procedures to disconnect and connect the power cords on systems servers that contain the POWER7 processor. Disconnecting the power cords from the 02E/4B, 02E/4C, 05F/6B, or 05E/6C system Use these procedures to disconnect the power cords from the system. Procedure 1.

  • Page 158: Connecting The Power Cords To The 02E/4B, 02E/4C, 05F/6B, Or 05E/6C System

    Figure 122. Removing the power cords for a stand-alone system Connecting the power cords to the 02E/4B, 02E/4C, 05F/6B, or 05E/6C system Use this procedure to connect the power cords to the system. Procedure 1. Identify the system unit you are servicing in the rack. 2.

  • Page 159: Disconnecting The Power Cords From The 31E/2B, 31E/1C, Or 31E/2C

    Figure 123. Connecting the power cords 3. Close the rear rack door. 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 160: Connecting The Power Cords To The 31E/2B, 31E/1C, Or 31E/2C

    Figure 124. Removing the power cords Connecting the power cords to the 31E/2B, 31E/1C, or 31E/2C Use this procedure to connect the power cords to the system. About this task Perform the following steps to connect the power cords to the system: Procedure 1.

  • Page 161: Verifying The Installed Part

    Figure 125. Connecting the power cords Verifying the installed part You can verify a newly installed or replaced part on your system, logical partition, or expansion unit by using the operating system, stand-alone diagnostics, or the Hardware Management Console (HMC). Verifying an installed feature or replaced part in an AIX system or logical partition If you installed feature or replaced a part, you might want to use the tools in the AIX operating system to...
  • Page 162 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 163 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? No: Go to step 6.

  • Page 164: Verifying The Installed Part In A Linux System Or Logical Partition

    No: Contact your service provider. This ends the procedure. Yes: Go to step 12. 12. Are the indicator lights still on? v No. This ends the procedure. v Yes. Turn off the lights. See the following for instructions: Changing service indicators. Verifying the installed part in a Linux system or logical partition If you have installed a new part, learn how to verify that the system recognizes the part.

  • Page 165: Verifying The Installed Part By Using The Hmc

    5. After the keyboard POST indicator displays on the system console and before the last POST indicator (speaker) displays, press the numeric 5 key on the system console to indicate that a service mode boot must be initiated by using the default-service mode boot list. 6.

  • Page 166: Activating And Deactivating Leds By Using The Hmc

    Yes: Continue with the next step. 3. Record the list of open service action events. 4. Examine the details of the open service action event. Is the error code associated with this service action event the same as you gathered earlier. v No: Select one of the following options: –...

  • Page 167: Viewing Serviceable Events By Using The Hmc

    v Identify LED for an enclosure If you want to add an adapter to a specific drawer (enclosure), you need to know the machine type, model, and serial number (MTMS) of the drawer. To determine whether you have the correct MTMS for the drawer that needs the new adapter, you can activate the LED for a drawer and verify that the MTMS corresponds to the drawer that requires the new adapter.

  • Page 168: Verifying The Installed Part By Using The Sdmc

    c. Select Actions > View Service History. The Service History window opens, showing service history associated with the selected error. d. When you are finished viewing the service history, click Close. 6. When you are finished, click Cancel twice to close the Serviceable Event Details window and the Serviceable Event Overview window.

  • Page 169: Activating Or Deactivating An Identify Led By Using The Sdmc

    Procedure 1. On the Resources tab, select the appropriate host or virtual server. 2. Select Actions > Service and Support > Hardware > System Attention LED. 3. Select Deactivate System Attention LED. A confirmation window is displayed that provides the following information: v A verification that the system attention LED was deactivated.

  • Page 170: Verifying An Installed Part Or Replaced Part On A System Or Logical Partition By Using Virtual I/O Server Tools

    Procedure 1. On the Resources tab, select the appropriate host or virtual server. 2. Select Actions > System Status and Health > Event Log. 3. Optional: You can narrow the event criteria by using the Event filter menu. 4. Select a line in the Events window, and select Actions > Properties The Properties window opens, showing detailed information about the serviceable event.
  • Page 171 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 172 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 173: 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 174: 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 175 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 176 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 177 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 178: 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 179 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 180: 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 181 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 182 Disk drives or solid-state drives for the 02E/4B, 02E/4C, 05F/6B, or 05E/6C...
  • Page 184 Printed in USA...

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