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Power Systems
Installation and User's Guide for the
IBM Power PS701 and PS702
(8406-71Y)
IBM
GI11-9832-00

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  • Page 1 Power Systems Installation and User's Guide for the IBM Power PS701 and PS702 (8406-71Y) GI11-9832-00...
  • Page 3 Power Systems Installation and User's Guide for the IBM Power PS701 and PS702 (8406-71Y) GI11-9832-00...
  • Page 4 Before using this information and the product it supports, read the information in “Notices,” on page 57, “Safety notices” on page v, 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 Class B Notices . . 63 Supported DIMMs . . 31 Terms and conditions . . 66 Removing and installing an I/O expansion card . . 32 Removing a CIOv form-factor expansion card . . 33 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2010, 2011...
  • Page 6 Power Systems: Installation and User's Guide for the IBM Power PS701 and PS702 (8406-71Y)
  • Page 7 Laser safety information ® servers can use I/O cards or features that are fiber-optic based and that utilize lasers or LEDs. Laser compliance IBM servers may be installed inside or outside of an IT equipment rack. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2010, 2011...
  • 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 Pack the rack cabinet in the original packaging material, or equivalent. Also lower the leveling pads to raise the casters off of the pallet and bolt the rack cabinet to the pallet. (R002) (L001) (L002) viii Power Systems: Installation and User's Guide for the IBM Power PS701 and PS702 (8406-71Y)
  • 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 (C030) Power and cabling information for NEBS (Network Equipment-Building System) GR-1089-CORE The following comments apply to the IBM servers that have been designated as conforming to NEBS (Network Equipment-Building System) GR-1089-CORE: The equipment is suitable for installation in the following:...
  • Page 13 Print Table 1 on page 2 and use it to record information about your blade server. You will need this information when you register the blade server with IBM. You can register the blade server at http://www.ibm.com/support/mysupport/.
  • Page 14 The online BladeCenter information center is available in the IBM BladeCenter Information Center at http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/bladectr/documentation/index.jsp. PDF versions of the following documents are on the IBM BladeCenter Documentation CD and in the online information center: v Problem Determination and Service Guide This document contains information to help you solve problems yourself, and it contains information for service technicians.
  • Page 15 Review the online information or the Planning Guide and the Installation Guide for your IBM BladeCenter unit. The information can help you prepare for system installation and configuration. The most current version of each document is available in the BladeCenter information center.
  • Page 16 The PS701 is a single-wide (expandable) blade server. The PS702 is the double-wide SMP unit (FC 8358). The PS701 and PS702 blade server is used in an IBM BladeCenter H (8852 and 7989), BladeCenter HT (8740 and 8750), or BladeCenter S (8886 and 7779) chassis unit.
  • Page 17 Front panel LEDs v Automatic server restart (ASR) v IBM Director PS701 single-wide model: v SOL through FSP v Hardware Management Console v 8-way single wide blade: 1 Socket 8 v Two Universal Serial Bus (USB (HMC) core@ 3.0 GHz...
  • Page 18 – Second DASD bay: zero or one 2.5" SAS HDD v IBM Director IBM Director is a workgroup-hardware-management tool that you can use to centrally manage PS701 and PS702 blade server, including updating the PS701 and PS702 firmware. For more information, see the IBM Director documentation on the IBM Director CD.
  • Page 19 If your BladeCenter unit supports power management, the power consumption of the blade server can be dynamically managed through the management module. For more information, see the online management-module documentation or the IBM support site at http://www.ibm.com/systems/ support/. Reliability, availability, and serviceability features Three of the most important features in server design are reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS).
  • Page 20 1. Service availability will vary by country. Response time will vary depending on the number and nature of incoming calls. Power Systems: Installation and User's Guide for the IBM Power PS701 and PS702 (8406-71Y)
  • Page 21 IBM Director also provides an extensible platform that supports advanced server tools that are designed to reduce the total cost of managing and supporting networked systems. By deploying IBM Director, you can achieve reductions in ownership costs through the following benefits:...
  • Page 22 Power Systems: Installation and User's Guide for the IBM Power PS701 and PS702 (8406-71Y)
  • Page 23 Blade server control panel buttons and LEDs provide operational controls and status indicators. Note: Figure 1 shows the control-panel door in the closed (normal) position. To access the power-control button, you must open the control-panel door. Figure 1. Blade server control panel buttons and LEDs © Copyright IBM Corp. 2010, 2011...
  • Page 24 The information LED can be turned off through the Web interface of the management module or through IBM Director Console. 3 Blade-error LED: When this amber LED is lit, it indicates that a system error has occurred in the blade server.
  • Page 25 8 Location LED: When this blue LED is lit, it has been turned on by the system administrator to aid in visually locating the blade server. The location LED can be turned off through the Web interface of the management module or through IBM Director Console. Turning on the blade server After you connect the blade server to power through the BladeCenter unit, you can start the blade server after the discovery and initialization process is complete.
  • Page 26 Blade server components attach to the connectors on the system board. Figure 2 shows the connectors on the base unit system board in the blade server. Figure 2. PS701 system-board connectors Power Systems: Installation and User's Guide for the IBM Power PS701 and PS702 (8406-71Y)
  • Page 27 Figure 3. PS702 expansion unit system-board connectors Table 2 shows connector descriptions. Table 2. PS701 and PS702 connectors Callout PS701 and PS702 blade server connectors Operator panel connector DIMM 1-4 connectors (See Figure 4 on page 16 for individual connectors.) Management card connector (P1-C17) DIMM 9-12 connectors (See Figure 4 on page 16 for individual connectors.) SAS hard disk drive connector (Px-D1)
  • Page 28 Figure 5 shows LEDs on the PS701 blade server. Figure 6 on page 17 shows LEDs on the PS702 expansion unit. Figure 5. LED locations on the system board of the PS701 blade server Power Systems: Installation and User's Guide for the IBM Power PS701 and PS702 (8406-71Y)
  • Page 29 Figure 6. LED locations on the system board of the PS702 expansion unit Table 3 shows LED descriptions. Table 3. PS701 and PS702 LEDs Callout Unit LEDs 3V lithium battery LED DIMM 1-4 LEDs Management card LED DIMM 9-12 LEDs Light path power LED System board LED HDD LED (Px-C18-D1)
  • Page 30 Power Systems: Installation and User's Guide for the IBM Power PS701 and PS702 (8406-71Y)
  • Page 31 When you install a new blade server, download and apply the most recent firmware updates. Download and install updated device drivers and the PS700 firmware. Go to the IBM Support site to download the updates. Select your product, type, model, and operating system, and then click Go.
  • Page 32 Removing the blade server from a BladeCenter unit Remove the blade server from the BladeCenter unit to access options, connectors, and system-board indicators. Power Systems: Installation and User's Guide for the IBM Power PS701 and PS702 (8406-71Y)
  • Page 33 Figure 7. Removing the blade server from the BladeCenter unit Attention: v To maintain proper system cooling, do not operate the BladeCenter unit without a blade server, expansion unit, or blade filler installed in each blade bay. v When you remove the blade server, note the bay number. Reinstalling a blade server into a different bay from the one where it was removed might have unintended consequences.
  • Page 34 CAUTION: Hazardous energy is present when the blade server is connected to the power source. Always replace the blade server cover before installing the blade server. Power Systems: Installation and User's Guide for the IBM Power PS701 and PS702 (8406-71Y)
  • Page 35 Removing the expansion unit Remove the expansion unit to operate the PS702 blade server as a PS701 single-width blade server. 1. Read the Safety topic and the “Installation guidelines” on page 19. 2. Shut down the operating system, turn off the blade server, and remove the blade server from the BladeCenter unit.
  • Page 36 4. Open and remove the blade server cover. See “Removing the blade server cover” on page 22. 5. Remove the expansion connector cover, as shown by 1 in Figure 11 on page 25. Power Systems: Installation and User's Guide for the IBM Power PS701 and PS702 (8406-71Y)
  • Page 37 Figure 11. Installing the expansion unit 6. Lift the expansion unit above the blade server base unit and engage the circular pivot bearings onto the cover pins ( 2 ) of the base unit. The expansion unit of the PS702 blade server fits on top of the base unit, with the DIMM slots and expansion card slots on top.
  • Page 38 3. Shut down the operating system, turn off the blade server, and remove the blade server from the BladeCenter unit. See “Removing the blade server from a BladeCenter unit” on page 20. Power Systems: Installation and User's Guide for the IBM Power PS701 and PS702 (8406-71Y)
  • Page 39 4. Carefully lay the blade server on a flat, static-protective surface, with the cover side up. 5. Open and remove the blade server cover. See “Removing the blade server cover” on page 22. 6. Remove the drive: a. Pull and hold the blue release lever 1 at the front of the drive tray. b.
  • Page 40 Figure 15. DIMM connectors. Base unit connectors Attention: To avoid breaking the DIMM retaining clips or damaging the DIMM connectors, open and close the clips gently. Power Systems: Installation and User's Guide for the IBM Power PS701 and PS702 (8406-71Y)
  • Page 41 6. Carefully open the retaining clips on each end of the DIMM connector and remove the DIMM. Note: Install a DIMM filler in any location where a DIMM is not present to avoid machine damage. 7. If you are instructed to return the DIMM, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.
  • Page 42 12. Install the blade server into the BladeCenter unit. See “Installing the blade server in a BladeCenter unit” on page 39. Power Systems: Installation and User's Guide for the IBM Power PS701 and PS702 (8406-71Y)
  • Page 43 Each DIMM within a processor-support group (1-4, 5-8, 9-12, 13-16, 17-20, 21-24, 25-28, and 29-32) must be the same size and speed. v Install only supported DIMMs, as described on the ServerProven Web site. See http://www.ibm.com/ servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/. v Installing or removing DIMMs changes the configuration of the blade server. After you install or remove a DIMM, the blade server is automatically re-configured, and the new configuration information is stored.
  • Page 44 Qlogic 4Gb SFF Fibre Channel Expansion card (CIOv) See the ServerProven Web site for information about supported operating-system versions and all PS700 blade server optional devices. Power Systems: Installation and User's Guide for the IBM Power PS701 and PS702 (8406-71Y)
  • Page 45 Removing a CIOv form-factor expansion card You can remove a CIOv form-factor expansion card from the 1Xe connector. Figure 18. Removing a CIOv form factor expansion card from the 1Xe connector 1. Read the Safety topic and the “Installation guidelines” on page 19. 2.
  • Page 46 CAUTION: Hazardous energy is present when the blade server is connected to the power source. Always replace the blade server cover before installing the blade server. Power Systems: Installation and User's Guide for the IBM Power PS701 and PS702 (8406-71Y)
  • Page 47 8. Install the blade server into the BladeCenter unit. See “Installing the blade server in a BladeCenter unit” on page 39. 9. Use the documentation that comes with the expansion card to install device drivers and to perform any configuration that the expansion card requires. Removing a combination-form-factor expansion card Complete this procedure to remove a combination-form-factor expansion card.
  • Page 48 CAUTION: Hazardous energy is present when the blade server is connected to the power source. Always replace the blade server cover before installing the blade server. Power Systems: Installation and User's Guide for the IBM Power PS701 and PS702 (8406-71Y)
  • Page 49 8. Install the blade server into the BladeCenter unit. See “Installing the blade server in a BladeCenter unit” on page 39. 9. Use the documentation that comes with the expansion card to install device drivers and to perform any configuration that the expansion card requires. Completing the installation To complete the installation, you must install and close the blade server cover, install the blade server into the BladeCenter unit, and turn on the blade server.
  • Page 50 3 in the base unit) click into place in the cover. 4. Install the blade server into the BladeCenter unit. See “Installing the blade server in a BladeCenter unit” on page 39. Power Systems: Installation and User's Guide for the IBM Power PS701 and PS702 (8406-71Y)
  • Page 51 Perform the following procedure to install a blade server in a BladeCenter unit. 1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/ to download the latest firmware for the blade server. Download the firmware so that you can use it later to update the blade server after you start it.
  • Page 52 The input/output connectors that are available to the blade server are supplied by the BladeCenter unit. See the documentation that comes with the BladeCenter unit for information about the input/output connectors. Power Systems: Installation and User's Guide for the IBM Power PS701 and PS702 (8406-71Y)
  • Page 53 The blade server has a media-tray select button on the control panel. See “Blade server control panel buttons and LEDs” on page 11 for information about this button and its function. The Ethernet controllers on the blade server communicate with the network through the Ethernet-compatible I/O modules on the BladeCenter unit.
  • Page 54 Power Systems: Installation and User's Guide for the IBM Power PS701 and PS702 (8406-71Y)
  • Page 55 Updating the firmware IBM periodically makes firmware updates available for you to install on the blade server, the management module, or expansion cards in the blade server. Important: To avoid problems and to maintain proper system performance, always verify that the blade server BIOS, service processor, and diagnostic firmware levels are consistent for all blade servers within the BladeCenter unit.
  • Page 56 To install firmware by using the HMC, see Managed system updates. 6. Verify that the update installed correctly, as described in “Verifying the system firmware levels” on page 45. Power Systems: Installation and User's Guide for the IBM Power PS701 and PS702 (8406-71Y)
  • Page 57 See the online information center or the Problem Determination and Service Guide for information about running the diagnostics program. The online BladeCenter information center is available in the IBM BladeCenter Information Center at http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/bladectr/documentation/index.jsp. 2. From the Function Selection menu, select Task Selection and press Enter.
  • Page 58 If the blade server is running an AIX operating system, you can create a customer engineer (CE) login to perform operating system commands that are required to service the system without being logged in as a root user. Power Systems: Installation and User's Guide for the IBM Power PS701 and PS702 (8406-71Y)
  • Page 59 For device drivers and information about configuring Ethernet controllers, see the Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Software CD that comes with the blade server. For updated information about configuring the controllers, see http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/. The Ethernet controllers in your blade server support failover, which provides automatic redundancy for the Ethernet controllers.
  • Page 60 MAC + 1 00:1A:64:44:0e:c5 controller eth1 HEA port 0 MAC address 1 MAC + 2 00:1A:64:44:0e:c6 HEA port 1 MAC address 2 MAC + 3 00:1A:64:44:0e:c7 Power Systems: Installation and User's Guide for the IBM Power PS701 and PS702 (8406-71Y)
  • Page 61 Configuring section of the PowerVM Information Roadmap. Updating IBM Director If you plan to use IBM Director to manage the blade server, you must check for the latest applicable IBM Director updates and interim fixes. To install the IBM Director updates and any other applicable updates and interim fixes, complete the following steps.
  • Page 62 Power Systems: Installation and User's Guide for the IBM Power PS701 and PS702 (8406-71Y)
  • Page 63 If you have not already done so, configure the SOL feature on the blade server to establish an SOL connection, enable the SOL feature, and start an SOL session. For instructions, see the IBM BladeCenter Serial over LAN Setup Guide and the BladeCenter Management Module Command-Line Interface Reference Guide.
  • Page 64 Locating the installation instructions You can order the PS701 and PS702 blade server with Virtual I/O Server, or AIX, or IBM i already installed. If you did not, you can install AIX, Linux, or Virtual I/O Server as a native operating system.
  • Page 65 The installation aids are provided in the IBM Installation Toolkit for Linux on POWER, a set of tools that aids the installation of Linux on IBM servers with POWER architecture. You can also use the tools to update the PS701 and PS702 blade server firmware.
  • Page 66 Power Systems: Installation and User's Guide for the IBM Power PS701 and PS702 (8406-71Y)
  • Page 67 See the online information or the Problem Determination and Service Guide for your blade server. v Diagnostic utilities for the Linux operating system Diagnostic utilities for the Linux operating system are available from IBM. To obtain these utilities and information about them, complete the following steps: 1.
  • Page 68 Diagnostic utilities for the AIX operating system An AIX operating-system diagnostic CD, also known as the stand-alone Diagnostics CD, is available from IBM. You can start the CD from a CD drive or from NIM. To download the CD image, go to http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/sas/f/diags/home.html.
  • Page 69 All statements regarding the manufacturer's future direction or intent are subject to change or withdrawal without notice, and represent goals and objectives only. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2010, 2011...
  • Page 70 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 71 Class A Notices The following Class A statements apply to the IBM servers that contain the POWER7 processor and its features unless designated as electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Class B in the feature information.
  • Page 72 Declaration: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may need to perform practical action. Power Systems: Installation and User's Guide for the IBM Power PS701 and PS702 (8406-71Y)
  • Page 73 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: Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Statement - Korea Appendix. Notices...
  • Page 74 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 75 Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits. Proper cables and connectors are available from IBM-authorized dealers. IBM is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment.
  • Page 76 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 77 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 78 PUBLICATIONS. THESE PUBLICATIONS ARE PROVIDED "AS-IS" AND WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Power Systems: Installation and User's Guide for the IBM Power PS701 and PS702 (8406-71Y)
  • Page 79 Appendix. Notices...
  • Page 80 IBM® Part Number: 16R2907 Printed in USA GI11-9832-00...

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