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IBM Power Systems 8412-EAD Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 Power Systems Control panel and signal cables for the 8412-EAD, 9117-MMB, 9117-MMC, 9117-MMD, 9179-MHB, 9179-MHC, or 9179-MHD...
  • Page 3 Power Systems Control panel and signal cables for the 8412-EAD, 9117-MMB, 9117-MMC, 9117-MMD, 9179-MHB, 9179-MHC, or 9179-MHD...
  • Page 4 Before using this information and the product it supports, read the information in “Safety notices” on page v, “Notices” on page 37, the IBM Systems Safety Notices manual, G229-9054, and the IBM Environmental Notices and User Guide, Z125–5823. This edition applies to IBM Power Systems servers that contain the POWER7 processor and to all associated models.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    . 24 Verifying an installed feature or replaced part in an AIX system or logical partition . . 24 Verifying the installed part in an IBM i system or logical partition . . 26 Deactivating the failing-part indicator light .
  • Page 6 Terms and conditions . . 45 Control panel and signal cables...

  • Page 7: Safety Notices

    You should also refer to the safety information documentation any time you do not clearly understand any safety information in the U.S. English publications. Replacement or additional copies of safety information documentation can be obtained by calling the IBM Hotline at 1-800-300-8751.
  • Page 8 Electrical voltage and current from power, telephone, and communication cables are hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: v Connect power to this unit only with the IBM provided power cord. Do not use the IBM provided power cord for any other product.
  • Page 9 Observe the following precautions when working on or around your IT rack system: v Heavy equipment–personal injury or equipment damage might result if mishandled. v Always lower the leveling pads on the rack cabinet. v Always install stabilizer brackets on the rack cabinet. v To avoid hazardous conditions due to uneven mechanical loading, always install the heaviest devices in the bottom of the rack cabinet.
  • Page 10 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 Exchange only with the IBM-approved part. Recycle or discard the battery as instructed by local regulations. In the United States, IBM has a process for the collection of this battery. For information, call 1-800-426-4333. Have the IBM part number for the battery unit available when you call. (C003)

  • Page 13: Control Panel And Signal Cables For The 8412-Ead, 9117-Mmb, 9117-Mmc, 9117-Mmd, 9179-Mhb, 9179-Mhc, Or 9179-Mhd

    Control panel and signal cables for the 8412-EAD, 9117-MMB, 9117-MMC, 9117-MMD, 9179-MHB, 9179-MHC, or 9179-MHD ® You can remove or replace the control panel (operator panel) for the IBM Power ESE (8412-EAD), IBM Power 770 (9117-MMB, 9117-MMC, or 9117-MMD), and the IBM Power 780 (9179-MHB, 9179-MHC, or 9179-MHD) systems.

  • Page 14: Installing Or Replacing The 8412-Ead, 9117-Mmb, 9117-Mmc, 9117-Mmd, 9179-Mhb, 9179-Mhc, Or 9179-Mhd Control Panel With The Power On

    Figure 1. Removing a control panel If you want to install or replace the control panel with the power on, see “Installing or replacing the 8412-EAD, 9117-MMB, 9117-MMC, 9117-MMD, 9179-MHB, 9179-MHC, or 9179-MHD control panel with the power on.” Related information: Managing the Advanced System Management Interface Installing or replacing the 8412-EAD, 9117-MMB, 9117-MMC, 9117-MMD, 9179-MHB, 9179-MHC, or 9179-MHD control panel with the power on...
  • Page 15 4. Install the new control panel, as shown in Figure 2. a. With the locking arm fully extended, align the control panel with the control panel bay. b. Slide the control panel into the control panel bay. c. Move the locking arm (A) to the right, and press in on the latch to lock it in place, as shown in the following figure.

  • Page 16: Removing The 8412-Ead, 9117-Mmb, 9117-Mmc, 9117-Mmd, 9179-Mhb, 9179-Mhc, Or 9179-Mhd Control Panel With The Power Off

    Figure 3. Control panel function display 9. Install the front cover onto your system. For instructions, see “Installing the front cover on the 8412-EAD, 9117-MMB, 9117-MMC, 9117-MMD, 9179-MHB, 9179-MHC, or 9179-MHD” on page 21. 10. Verify that the control panel is functional. For instructions, see “Verifying the installed part” on page Removing the 8412-EAD, 9117-MMB, 9117-MMC, 9117-MMD, 9179-MHB, 9179-MHC, or 9179-MHD control panel with the power off You can remove the control panel from the server with the power off.
  • Page 17 6. Remove the front cover from your system. For instructions, see “Removing the front cover from the 8412-EAD, 9117-MMB, 9117-MMC, 9117-MMD, 9179-MHB, 9179-MHC, or 9179-MHD” on page 15. 7. Remove the control panel. a. Place your finger behind the right edge of the Terra Cotta release latch and swivel the locking arm to the left to release the control panel.

  • Page 18: Installing Or Replacing The 8412-Ead, 9117-Mmb, 9117-Mmc, 9117-Mmd, 9179-Mhb, 9179-Mhc, Or 9179-Mhd Control Panel With The Power Off

    If you want to install or replace the control panel with the power off, see “Installing or replacing the 8412-EAD, 9117-MMB, 9117-MMC, 9117-MMD, 9179-MHB, 9179-MHC, or 9179-MHD control panel with the power off.” Installing or replacing the 8412-EAD, 9117-MMB, 9117-MMC, 9117-MMD, 9179-MHB, 9179-MHC, or 9179-MHD control panel with the power off You can install or replace the control panel on the server with the power off.

  • Page 19: Common Procedures For Installable Features

    6. Reconnect the power source to the system. 7. Verify that the control panel is functional. For instructions, see “Verifying the installed part” on page 8. Start the system. For instructions, see “Starting the system or logical partition” on page 10. Note: If a ball or dot is displayed in the middle of the control panel, toggle between function 02 and function 01 until the ball or dot disappears.
  • Page 20 Electrical voltage and current from power, telephone, and communication cables are hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: v Connect power to this unit only with the IBM provided power cord. Do not use the IBM provided power cord for any other product.
  • Page 21 1. If you are installing a new feature, ensure that you have the software required to support the new feature. See IBM Prerequisite. 2. If you are performing an installation or replacement procedure that might put your data at risk, ensure, wherever possible, that you have a current backup of your system or logical partition (including operating systems, licensed programs, and data).

  • Page 22: Starting The System Or Logical Partition

    7. If you encounter difficulties during the installation, contact your service provider, your IBM reseller, or your next level of support. 8. If you are installing new hardware in a logical partition, you need to understand and plan for the implications of partitioning your system.
  • Page 23 Figure 6. 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 24: Starting A System Or Logical Partition By Using The Hmc

    Starting a system or virtual server by using the SDMC You can use the IBM 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.
  • Page 25 If your system is running the Linux operating system, type shutdown -h now. v If your system is running the IBM i 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.

  • Page 26: Stopping A System By Using The Hmc

    5. Select the appropriate power-off mode and click OK. Related information: Shutting down and restarting logical partitions Stopping a system by using the SDMC You can use the IBM Systems Director Management Console (SDMC) to stop the system or a virtual server. Control panel and signal cables...

  • Page 27: Removing And Replacing Covers For The 8412-Ead, 9117-Mmb, 9117-Mmc, 9117-Mmd, 9179-Mhb, 9179-Mhc, Or 9179-Mhd

    By default, the managed system is set to power off automatically when you shut down the last running virtual server on the managed system. If you set the managed system properties on the SDMC so that the managed system does not power off automatically, you must use this procedure to power off your managed system.
  • Page 28 Figure 7. Identifying the older and newer covers To remove the front cover, complete the following steps: 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. Control panel and signal cables...

  • Page 29: Removing The Front Cover With The Cover Removal Tool

    Figure 8. 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 9117-MMB, 9117-MMC, 9179-MHB, or 9179-MHC systems that were shipped before 1 March 2011 requires the use of a cover removal tool.
  • Page 30 Figure 9. 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 31 Figure 10. 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 32 Figure 12. 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 33: 9179-Mhd

    Figure 13. 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 14. Removing the cover 8.

  • Page 34: Installing A Part By Using The Hmc

    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 15. Installing the front cover 2. Press the tabs (B) to snap the cover into position. 3.

  • Page 35: Removing A Part By Using The Hmc

    10. In the Add/Install/Remove Hardware-Add FRU, Select FRU Type window, select the system or enclosure into which you are installing the feature. 11. Select the type of feature you are installing, and click Next. 12. Select the location code where you will install the feature, and click Add. 13.

  • Page 36: Verifying The Installed Part

    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 verify that the feature or part is recognized by the system or logical partition.
  • Page 37 If the system is partitioned, note the logical partition in which you replaced the part. Contact your service provider for assistance. v Yes: Go to step 4. 4. At the command prompt, type diag —a and press Enter to check for missing resources. If you see a command prompt, go to step 5.

  • Page 38: Verifying The Installed Part In An Ibm I System Or Logical Partition

    2. Sign on with at least service level authority. 3. On the command line of the IBM i session, type strsst and press Enter. Note: If you cannot get to the System Service Tools display, use function 21 from the control panel.

  • Page 39: Deactivating The Failing-Part Indicator Light

    Use this procedure to turn off any indicator light that you turned on as a part of a service action. To deactivate the indicator light, follow these steps: 1. Sign on to an IBM i session, with at least service level authority. 2. On the command line of the session, type strsst and press Enter.
  • Page 40 v The stand-alone diagnostics require use of all of the logical partition resources. No other activity can be running on the logical partition. v The stand-alone diagnostics require access to the system console. You access these diagnostics from a CD-ROM or from the Network Installation Management (NIM) server.

  • Page 41: Verifying The Installed Part By Using The Hmc

    a. Select Identify and Attention Indicators from the Task Selection menu to turn off the system attention and indicator lights and press Enter. b. Select Set System Attention Indicator to NORMAL and press Enter. c. Select Set All Identify Indicators to NORMAL and press Enter. d.

  • Page 42: Viewing Serviceable Events By Using The Hmc

    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 43: Verifying The Installed Part By Using The Sdmc

    Verifying the installed part by using the SDMC If you installed or replaced a part, use the IBM Systems Director Management Console (SDMC) to update your SDMC 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 44: Viewing Serviceable Events By Using The Sdmc

    You can deactivate a system attention LED or a logical partition LED. For example, you might determine that a problem is not a high priority and decide to repair the problem at a later time. However, you want to be alerted if another problem occurs, so you must deactivate the system attention LED so that it can be activated again if another problem occurs.

  • Page 45: Verifying An Installed Part Or Replaced Part On A System Or Logical Partition By Using Virtual I/O Server Tools

    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. The table shows information, such as problem number, reference code, and the field replaceable units (FRUs) associated with this event.
  • Page 46 correctly. If you cannot correct the problem, collect all SRNs or any other reference code information that you see. If the system does not start or you have no login prompt, see Problems with loading and starting the operating system. If the system is partitioned, note the logical partition in which you replaced the part.

  • Page 47: Replacing A Part By Using The Sdmc

    Yes. Turn off the lights. For instructions, see Changing service indicators. Replacing a part by using the SDMC You can use the IBM Systems Director Management Console (SDMC) to perform many service actions, including exchanging a field-replaceable unit (FRU) or part.
  • Page 48 To remove a part in a system or expansion unit that is managed by an SDMC, complete the following steps: 1. In the Power Systems Resources area, select the managed system from which you are removing a part. 2. From the Actions menu, expand Service and Support > Hardware > MES Tasks > Remove FRU. 3.

  • Page 49: Notices

    All statements regarding the manufacturer's future direction or intent are subject to change or withdrawal without notice, and represent goals and objectives only. The manufacturer's prices shown are the manufacturer's suggested retail prices, are current and are subject to change without notice. Dealer prices may vary. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2010, 2013...

  • Page 50: Trademarks

    IBM, the IBM logo, and ibm.com are trademarks or registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corp., registered in many jurisdictions worldwide. Other product and service names might be trademarks of IBM or other companies. A current list of IBM trademarks is available on the web at Copyright and trademark information at www.ibm.com/legal/copytrade.shtml.
  • Page 51 Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits. IBM is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment.

  • Page 52: Electromagnetic Interference (Emi) Statement - Taiwan

    The following is a summary of the EMI Taiwan statement above. Warning: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user will be required to take adequate measures. IBM Taiwan Contact Information: Control panel and signal cables...

  • Page 53: Germany Compliance Statement

    Um dieses sicherzustellen, sind die Geräte wie in den Handbüchern beschrieben zu installieren und zu betreiben. Des Weiteren dürfen auch nur von der IBM empfohlene Kabel angeschlossen werden. IBM übernimmt keine Verantwortung für die Einhaltung der Schutzanforderungen, wenn das Produkt ohne Zustimmung von IBM verändert bzw.

  • Page 54: Class B Notices

    Consult an IBM-authorized dealer or service representative for help. Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits. Proper cables and connectors are available from IBM-authorized dealers. IBM is not responsible for Control panel and signal cables...
  • Page 55 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 56 Um dieses sicherzustellen, sind die Geräte wie in den Handbüchern beschrieben zu installieren und zu betreiben. Des Weiteren dürfen auch nur von der IBM empfohlene Kabel angeschlossen werden. IBM übernimmt keine Verantwortung für die Einhaltung der Schutzanforderungen, wenn das Produkt ohne Zustimmung von IBM verändert bzw.

  • Page 57: Terms And Conditions

    Permissions for the use of these publications are granted subject to the following terms and conditions. Applicability: These terms and conditions are in addition to any terms of use for the IBM website. Personal Use: You may reproduce these publications for your personal, noncommercial use provided that all proprietary notices are preserved.
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