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  • Page 1 Installing the E1-700 and E3-700 REFERENCE 86 A1 94FF 04...
  • Page 3 - Bull Escala E1-700 (Power 710 / 8231-E2B) - Bull Escala E1-705 (Power 710 / 8231-E1C) - Bull Escala E2-700 / E2-700T (Power 720 / 8202-E4B) - Bull Escala E2-705 / E2-705T (Power 720 / 8202-E4C) - Bull Escala E3-700 (Power 730 / 8231-E2B)
  • Page 4 Quoting of brand and product names is for information purposes only and does not represent trademark misuse. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Bull will not be liable for errors contained herein, or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the use of this material.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety notices ....... . . v Installing the 7/10 and the 7/30 (31E/2B) ..... . 1 Prerequisites for installing the 31E/2B .
  • Page 6 : Installing the 7/10 and 7/30...

  • Page 7: Safety Notices

    Safety notices Safety notices may be printed throughout this guide. v DANGER notices call attention to a situation that is potentially lethal or extremely hazardous to people. v CAUTION notices call attention to a situation that is potentially hazardous to people because of some existing condition.
  • Page 8 DANGER When working on or around the system, observe the following precautions: Electrical voltage and current from power, telephone, and communication cables are hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: v Connect power to this unit only with the provided power cord. Do not use the provided power cord for any other product.
  • Page 9 Observe the following precautions when working on or around your IT rack system: v Heavy equipment–personal injury or equipment damage might result if mishandled. v Always lower the leveling pads on the rack cabinet. v Always install stabilizer brackets on the rack cabinet. v To avoid hazardous conditions due to uneven mechanical loading, always install the heaviest devices in the bottom of the rack cabinet.
  • Page 10 CAUTION: Removing components from the upper positions in the rack cabinet improves rack stability during relocation. Follow these general guidelines whenever you relocate a populated rack cabinet within a room or building: v Reduce the weight of the rack cabinet by removing equipment starting at the top of the rack cabinet.
  • Page 11 (L003) All lasers are certified in the U.S. to conform to the requirements of DHHS 21 CFR Subchapter J for class 1 laser products. Outside the U.S., they are certified to be in compliance with IEC 60825 as a class 1 laser product.
  • Page 12 CAUTION: Data processing environments can contain equipment transmitting on system links with laser modules that operate at greater than Class 1 power levels. For this reason, never look into the end of an optical fiber cable or open receptacle. (C027) CAUTION: This product contains a Class 1M laser.

  • Page 13: Installing The 7/10 And The 7/30 (31E/2B)

    Installing the 7/10 and the 7/30 (31E/2B) Follow the steps outlined in this topic collection for installing your 7/10 and 7/30 (31E/2B). Before you begin You might need to read the following documents before you begin to install the server: v The latest version of this document is maintained online, see v To plan your server installation, see Planning for the system v If you are using a Hardware Management Console (HMC), see .

  • Page 14: Installation Overview

    Installation overview Learn about installing the server into a rack by using the slide rail and cable-management arm options. To install the server into a rack, complete the following tasks: 1. “Installing the server into a rack” on page 3. 2.

  • Page 15: Installing The Server Into A Rack

    Installing the server into a rack With the rack installed, you must install your server into the rack and set up the cable-management arm. Note: If present, use the rack-mount template to perform these tasks. Determining the location You might need to determine where to install the system in the rack. Use this procedure to perform this task.

  • Page 16: Marking The Location

    Figure 1. Removing the filler panels 4. If necessary, remove the front and rear rack doors. Results Marking the location Learn how to mark the position on the rack for installing the slide rail. About this task To mark the installation location, complete the following steps: Procedure 1.

  • Page 17: Attaching The 31E/2B Mounting Hardware To The Rack

    Note: Use the marked holes to fix the slide rail with pins. Figure 2. Marking holes on the front and rear of the rack frame 2. Beginning with the hole identified by mark A, count up one hole and place a second mark B. Mark the rack so the mark can also be seen from the rear of the rack, as shown in Figure 2.
  • Page 18 Procedure 1. Each slide rail is marked with either an R (right) or an L (left). Select the left slide rails and push up on the front movable tab (1) . Then, pull out the front latch (2) to slide out the front side rail. If a thumbscrew is installed in the slide rail (3), remove it shown in the figure.
  • Page 19 Figure 4. Align the pins with the holes in the rear of the rack 3. Reinstall the screws that were removed in step 2 on page 6. 4. Pull the slide rail forward and insert the two pins (1) on the front of the rail into the two lower holes of the EIA marked on the front of the rack.

  • Page 20: Installing The 31E/2B System Into The Rack

    Note: If you need to reposition the rail, release the front latch and push the rail toward the rear of the rack. 6. Repeat step 2 on page 6 -5 on page 7 to install the right slide rails into the rack. 7.

  • Page 21: Installing The Cable-Management Arm

    Figure 8. Release latches and server 3. Remove the shipping bracket that is on the left side of the rear of the system before you cable it. To remove the shipping bracket, complete the following steps: a. Remove the two screws (A). Figure 9.
  • Page 22 About this task To install the cable-management arm, complete the following steps: Note: The procedure for installing the cable-management arm involves the assembly of the following parts: Support arm Cable-management stop bracket Mounting bracket Cable-management arm Extension bracket The following figure shows the parts of the cable-management arm in relative position to each other before their assembly.
  • Page 23 Figure 11. Support arm connection 2. Locate the hole at the bottom inside corner of the L-shaped cable-management stop bracket (B). Position the unattached end of the support arm so that the locking tab on the underside of its tip aligns with the bracket hole.
  • Page 24 4. Slide the extension bracket (E) into the right slide rail (1). Push the bracket into the slide rail until the spring-loaded latch snaps into place. Figure 14. Extension bracket installed into slide rail 5. Attach the mounting bracket (C) to the slot on the inside of the right slide by pulling the pin out (1), and sliding the mounting bracket (C) into the slide rail until the spring-loaded pin snaps into place (2).

  • Page 25: Connecting The Expansion Units And Disk Drives

    Figure 16. Cable-management arm connection 7. Choose an available console, interface, or terminal for installation, and cable the server. For more information, see “Cabling the server and setting up the console” on page 15. 8. Route the power cords and other cables (including keyboard, monitor, and mouse cables, if required) on the cable-management arm (1).

  • Page 26: Model 31E/2B Pci Adapters

    Model 31E/2B PCI adapters You can remove, replace, or install PCI adapters in the 31E/2B system. If you are installing a new adapter, see PCI adapter placement for slot placement information. : Installing the 7/10 and 7/30...

  • Page 27: Cabling The Server And Setting Up The Console

    Cabling the server and setting up the console Your console, monitor, or interface choices are guided by whether you create logical partitions, which operating system you install in your primary partition, and whether you install a Virtual I/O Server in one of your logical partitions.

  • Page 28: Cabling The Server With An Ascii Terminal

    To learn more about connecting an SDMC to a private network so that it can manage more than one managed system, see Configuring the network (http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/director/ v6r2x/topic/dpsm/dpsm_managing_console/configuringnetwork.html). 2. Complete your server setup. For instructions, see “Completing the server setup by using a Systems Director Management Console”...

  • Page 29: Cabling The Server To The Hardware Management Console

    4. Ensure that your ASCII terminal is set to the following general attributes. These attributes are the default settings for the diagnostic programs. Be sure that your terminal is set according to these attributes before proceeding to the next step. Table 2.

  • Page 30: Cabling The Server And Accessing The Integrated Virtualization Manager

    To learn more about connecting an HMC to a private network so that it can manage more than one managed system, see HMC network connections (http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/systems/ scope/hw/topic/p7hai/netconhmc.htm). Note: v You can also have multiple systems attached to a switch that is then connected to the HMC. For more information, see HMC network connections.

  • Page 31: What To Do Next

    v Verify that you have administrator or authorized service provider authority in ASMI. v Using the Web-based ASMI, change the following settings as appropriate for the type of partition on which you are installing the Integrated Virtualization Manager: For an AIX or Linux partition, complete the following steps to change the partition boot mode: a.

  • Page 32: Connecting The Power Cables To The System

    Procedure 1. Locate the graphics adapter at the rear of the server. 2. Connect a keyboard and mouse to the USB ports. 3. Connect a standard monitor to the adapter to use the console. Note: Ensure that you have a video card installed in your system. 4.
  • Page 33 Note: You might need to pull the power supply out slightly to route the cable though the retention bracket. After you route the cable through the retention bracket, reseat the power supply. Figure 19. Power cord attachment and routing 3. Plug the power cord into the power supply. Note: This system is equipped with two power supplies.
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  • Page 35: Completing The Server Setup

    Completing the server setup The tasks for completing the server setup depend on whether you have a Hardware Management Console (HMC) or a Systems Director Management Console (SDMC). Learn more about the tasks that you must perform to complete your managed system installation. If you have an HMC or an SDMC, use it to perform the following tasks: 1.
  • Page 36 Procedure 1. Plug in the power cords and route the power cords through the cable retention brackets. Navigate to the SDMC Resources tab and wait for the host system to be discovered. For more information, see “Connecting the power cables to the system” on page 20. 2.

  • Page 37: Completing The Server Setup By Using Hardware Management Console

    4) Select I agree if you agree to the terms and conditions. The Download files using Download SDMC page is displayed. 5) Select Download Now to start the download of the update. 6) Copy the update to the management server and unzip the update to a local directory that is close to the root directory.

  • Page 38: Completing The Server Without Using A Management Console

    To set up and access the ASMI, complete the following steps: a. In the navigation area, expand Systems Management > Servers. b. In the content area, select the managed system. c. In the task area, expand Operations. d. Select Launch Advanced System Management (ASM). To change the time of day by using the ASMI, complete the following steps: a.
  • Page 39 Procedure 1. Plug in the power cords. For more information, see “Connecting the power cables to the system” on page 20. 2. Confirm the system is in standby mode. The green power status indicator on the front control panel is flashing slowly, and the DC Out indicator lights on the power supplies is flashing.
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  • Page 41: Appendix A: Installing Rack-Mounted And Factory-Racked Servers

    Appendix A: Installing rack-mounted and factory-racked servers Use this information to learn about installing rack-mounted and factory-racked servers. Note: The screws included in the shipment are used to secure the drawer to the rack. Use these screws if you are moving the rack and drawer to another location, or if you are in an area prone to vibrations or earthquakes.
  • Page 42 Table 3. Tasks to install the server into a rack (continued) Task Where to find associated information Remove the shipping bracket on the rear of the system To remove the shipping bracket, do the following: that protects the power supplies. This is not needed for 1.

  • Page 43: Installing The Factory-Racked Server

    Installing the factory-racked server You might need to install the factory-racked server. Use this procedure to perform this task. To install a server that is already in a factory-installed rack, complete the following high-level tasks: Table 4. Tasks to install the factory-racked server Task Where to find associated information Check the prerequisites.
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  • Page 45: Appendix B: Supporting Information For Setting Up Consoles

    Appendix B: Supporting information for setting up consoles Use this information if you need to access the Advanced System Management Interface using a web browser, need to set IP addresses on your notebook, or need to troubleshoot a connection. Accessing the ASMI using a web browser If your system is not managed by an HMC, you can connect a PC or notebook to the server to access the Advanced System Management Interface (ASMI).

  • Page 46: Setting The Ip Address On Your Pc Or Notebook

    Important: If you attach an Ethernet cable to the service processor before the system reaches power off standby, the IP address shown in the Service processor network configuration table might not be valid. For details, see “Correcting an IP address” on page 35. 4.

  • Page 47: Windows Xp And Windows 2000

    Windows XP and Windows 2000 About this task To set the IP address within Windows XP and Windows 2000, do the following steps: Procedure 1. Click Start > Control Panel. 2. On the control panel, double-click Network Connections. 3. Right-click Local Area Connection. 4.
  • Page 48 About this task If a cable is attached and not connected to anything, nothing happens. The address could potentially change if an Ethernet cable that is attached to a network is connected to that port and the system is turned on. If you are unable to access the ASMI using a network connection, you must perform one of the following tasks: v Attach an ASCII terminal to the service processor using a serial cable.

  • Page 49: Appendix C: Common System Attention Leds And System Reference Codes

    Appendix C: Common system attention LEDs and system reference codes Learn more about how to recover from common installation problems. The following table describes LED status behaviors and describes the meaning of each behavior. Table 6. Common installation system attention LEDs Front power status LED (green)
  • Page 50 Table 7. Common installation SRCs (continued) Error description Recovery steps 11002613 Your power voltages do not Ensure that you are using the correct power voltage. match Refer to your server's specifications to learn more about the power voltage that your server requires. Starts with 27xxx, Fibre Channel port failure These errors are often caused by ports that are not used.

  • Page 51: Appendix D: Best Practices For Integrating Cable And System Placement

    Appendix D: Best practices for integrating cable and system placement These guidelines ensure that your system and its cables have optimal clearance for maintenance and other operations. The guidelines also provide guidance in correctly cabling your system and using the appropriate cables.
  • Page 52 Figure 20. Cable management bridge lances Figure 21. Cable bend radius Related information: POWER7 770/780 Cabling guide : Installing the 7/10 and 7/30...

  • Page 53: 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 54: Homologation Statement

    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 55 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.

  • Page 56: Vcci Statement (Japan)

    VCCI Statement - Japan The following is a summary of the VCCI Japanese statement in the box above: This is a Class A product based on the standard of the VCCI Council. If this equipment is used in a domestic environment, radio interference may occur, in which case, the user may be required to take corrective actions.

  • Page 57: Electromagnetic Interference (Emi) Statement - Taiwan

    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. Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Statement - Korea Germany Compliance Statement Deutschsprachiger EU Hinweis: Hinweis für Geräte der Klasse A EU-Richtlinie zur...

  • Page 58: Terms And Conditions

    Zulassungsbescheinigung laut dem Deutschen Gesetz über die elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit von Geräten (EMVG) (bzw. der EMC EG Richtlinie 2004/108/EG) für Geräte der Klasse A Dieses Gerät ist berechtigt, in Übereinstimmung mit dem Deutschen EMVG das EG-Konformitätszeichen - CE - zu führen. Verantwortlich für die Einhaltung der EMV Vorschriften ist der Hersteller: International Business Machines Corp.
  • Page 59 The manufacturer reserves the right to withdraw the permissions granted herein whenever, in its discretion, the use of the publications is detrimental to its interest or, as determined by the manufacturer, the above instructions are not being properly followed. You may not download, export or re-export this information except in full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, including all United States export laws and regulations.
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  • Page 62 Printed in USA...

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