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Page 1: Front Cover
610 Models 6C1 and 6E1 Technical Overview and Introduction Integrated light path diagnostics Two unique models: deskside or rack mount Integrated storage options ibm.com/redbooks Front cover Volker Haug Scott Vetter... - Page 3 International Technical Support Organization pSeries 610 Models 6C1 and 6E1 Technical Overview and Introduction October 2001...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
1.3.3 Rack mounting rules for Model 6C1 ........5 1.3.4 IBM 7316-TF1 Flat Panel Display Console ....... 6 1.3.5 VGA switch . - Page 6 How to Get IBM Redbooks........
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Page 7: Preface
Volker Haug is an Advisory I/T specialist. He has more than 14 years of experience in the I/T industry, the last 11 of which he devoted to IBM ^ pSeries and RS/6000® systems. He holds a degree in Business Management from the Berufsakademie in Stuttgart. Volker is the... -
Page 8: Comments Welcome
Whitepaper or other Redbooks™ in one of the following ways: Use the online Contact us review redbook form found at: Send your comments in an Internet note to: Mail your comments to the address on page ii. pSeries 610 Models 6C1 and 6E1 Technical Overview and Introduction... -
Page 9: Chapter 1. General Description
General description Chapter 1. The IBM® ^™ pSeries™ 610 Models 6C1 and 6E1 (referred to hereafter as the Model 6C1 and Model 6E1) are members of the 64-bit family of symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) UNIX servers from IBM and use state-of-the-art, 64-bit, copper-based, POWER3-II microprocessors. - Page 10 In the event of a malfunction, the service processor is capable of dialing out to an IBM service center, often before any problem is apparent to users or system administrators.
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Page 11: Physical Package
The Models 6C1 and 6E1 are the first IBM UNIX servers that contain built-in Light Path Diagnostics. This technology provides LEDs physically located on key system components, assisting in quick diagnosis and resolution of problems, should they arise. Please refer to “Light Path diagnostics”... -
Page 12: Enterprise Racks
RS/6000 rack-based or rack drawer based systems. The rack provides increased capacity, greater flexibility, and improved floor space utilization. Special specifications are required if you want to install an IBM pSeries or RS/6000 system in a non-pSeries or non-RS/6000 racks or cabinets. It is ultimately your responsibility to ensure... -
Page 13: Ibm Rs/6000 7014 Model T00 Enterprise Rack
Any remaining space in the rack can be used for storage, such as 7133-D40 or 2104-DU3, if desired. According to the IBM ^ pSeries 610 Models 6C1 and 6E1 Installation Guide, SA38-0597, you have to remove the blue wheel-shaped knobs from the server after you have installed the Model 6C1 in a rack. -
Page 14: Ibm 7316-Tf1 Flat Panel Display Console
This dual-user switch allows attachment of one or two consoles, one of which must be an IBM 7316-TF1. Either console can control any one of the eight servers, except that both consoles cannot talk to the same server at the same time. An easy to use graphical interface, supported in six languages (English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, or Brazilian Portuguese), allows fast switching between systems. -
Page 15: Cable Management Arm
Figure 1-3 shows the cable management arm. As the drawer is moved on its rails into the service position, the arms expand or collapse, actively managing the cables. A cable retention clip located on the rear of the server provides a reliable anchor for the cable so that the drawer movement does not accidentally detach them. - Page 16 610 Models 6C1 and 6E1 Technical Overview and Introduction...
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Page 17: Chapter 2. Architecture And Technical Overview
512 MB - 8 GB I/O Planar Integrated Service 3rd serial Super port Figure 2-1 Model 6C1 and 6E1 - high-level system block diagram © Copyright IBM Corp. 2001 Processor Card 4 MB L2 POWER3-II w/ 375 MHz 250 MHz w/ 375 MHz... -
Page 18: Processor And Cache
2.1 Processor and cache The IBM® ^ ™ pSeries™ 610 Models 6C1 and 6E1 have two processor card slots and can accommodate two different processor cards, a 1-way 375 MHz or a 1-way 450 MHz. Note that slot 1 must have a processor card installed for normal operation. -
Page 19: Copper And Cmos Technology
With this development, IBM is able to squeeze down the widths of copper wires to the 0.2-micron range from the current 0.35-micron widths - a reduction far more difficult for aluminum. -
Page 20: Processor Clock Rate
3. Use the lscfg -vp | more command. Page down to the for the The following is an example of the processor card information: pSeries 610 Models 6C1 and 6E1 Technical Overview and Introduction means that processor 0 is enabled. means that processor 1 is disabled. -
Page 21: Processor Part Numbers
For example, PS shows the processor speed in hex-number digit as follows: a. (0x00165A0BC0 = 375000000 Hz = 375 MHz). b. (0x001AD27480 = 450000000 Hz = 450 MHz). 4. Use the lscfg -vp | more command. Page down to the for the entry under the you have a 375 MHz card (L2 = 4 MB);... -
Page 22: Memory Boot Time Deconfiguration
Bandwidth of the PowerPC® 6xx bus used to the I/O interface: 528 MB/s 2.4 PCI-bus, slots, and adapters The IBM ^ pSeries 610 Models 6C1 and 6E1 are compliant with Revision 2.1 of the peripheral component interconnect (PCI) specifications and implement two peer PCI busses: a 32-bit data bus operating at 33 MHz and a 64-bit bus operating at 50 MHz. -
Page 23: 32-Bit Versus 64-Bit Pci Slots
2.4.3 Graphics accelerators The IBM ^ pSeries 610 Models 6C1 and 6E1 are servers and are not intended to serve as a workstation. Therefore, the GXT135P is the only adapter of choice. This adapter offers 2D functionalities for business graphics or Internet applications. -
Page 24: Miscellaneous
Universal Serial Bus (USB) adapters Network Equipment Building System (NEBS) requirements Hardware multi-threading (HMT) pSeries 610 Models 6C1 and 6E1 Technical Overview and Introduction Zero up to six hot swap disk drives to be installed in the six pack enclosure. -
Page 25: Boot Options And Limitations
2.5.1 Boot options and limitations Information about boot options is included in the subsequent sections. Boot support and limitations of storage adapters At the time of writing, the following adapters support external boot for the Models 6C1 and 6E1: PCI Dual Channel Ultra3 SCSI Adapter (# 6203) PCI Universal Differential Ultra SCSI Adapter (# 6204) PCI Single-Ended Ultra SCSI Adapter (# 6206) Advanced SerialRAID Plus Adapter (# 6230) -
Page 26: Security
IBM Business Partner or IBM Representative. IBM anticipates 64-bit native Linux support on these servers by the First Quarter of 2002. 32-bit native Linux support is not available for the Models 6C1 and 6E1. -
Page 27: Chapter 3. Availability, Investment Protection, And Expansion
3.1 High availability solution For even greater availability and reliability, the Models 6C1 and 6E1 also support IBM® High Availability Cluster Multiprocessing (HACMP) software, the leading UNIX disaster recovery clustering solution. - Page 28 Light Path servicing Light Path diagnostics Logical partitioning (LPAR) Remark: (x means available) pSeries 610 Models 6C1 and 6E1 Technical Overview and Introduction mode to uniprocessor mode with unpredictable results. Therefore, it could not be used in the Models 6C1 and 6E1.
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Page 29: Light Path Diagnostics
3.2.1 Light Path diagnostics The Models 6C1 and 6E1 are the first IBM UNIX servers that implement Light Path diagnostics technology. Light Path LEDs provide an obvious and intuitive means to positively identify the failing Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) through a path of light emitting points,... -
Page 30: Service Processor
Processor cards, Memory, or Fans). If one of these LEDs is on, the user or service representative is directed to the physical area of the server, where they will find an additional LED on, indicating that the component is responsible for the current fault. - Page 31 As described previously, processors can be dynamically deconfigured by the system. It is also possible to deconfigure processors and also memory with menus of the service processor for benchmarking reasons. For further information, refer to the IBM ^ pSeries 610 Models 6C1 and 6E1 Service Guide, SA38-2538.
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Page 32: Hot Plug Power Supplies
If one fan fails and a second fan runs slow or fails, a system shutdown will be issued to the operating system. pSeries 610 Models 6C1 and 6E1 Technical Overview and Introduction... -
Page 33: Hot Plug Task
3.2.5 Hot plug task The hot plug task provides software function for those devices that support hot-plug or hot-swap capability. This includes PCI adapters, SCSI devices, and some RAID devices. Use diag -T identifyRemove o invoke the hot plug task manager. Depending on the environment and the software packages installed, selecting this task displays the following three subtasks: PCI hot plug manager... -
Page 34: Handheld Based Systems Management
WSM allows customers to manage these systems from anywhere in the wireless, networked world and is also available from IBM as no-charge software. Note: Refer to the following Web site to get more detailed information about IBM pervasive systems management:... -
Page 35: Special Notices
While each item may have been reviewed by IBM for accuracy in a specific situation, there is no guarantee that the same or similar results will be obtained elsewhere. Customers attempting to adapt these techniques to their own environments do so at their own risk. -
Page 36: Ibm Trademarks
IBM, the IBM logo, the e-business logo, the AIX/L logo, AIX, AIX 5L, Chipkill, DB2, DB2 Universal Database, ^(the e logo followed by the decriptive term server), Netfinity, PowerPC, pSeries, Redbooks, RS/6000, SP and WebSphere are registered trademarks or trademarks of the International Business Machines Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. -
Page 37: Related Publications
IBM ^ pSeries 610 Model 6C1 and Model 6E1 Installation Guide, SA38-0597, contains detailed information on installation, cabling, and verifying server operation. IBM ^ pSeries 610 Model 6C1 and Model 6E1 User’s Guide, SA38-0598, contains information to help users use the system, use the service aids, and solve minor problems. -
Page 38: How To Get Ibm Redbooks
AIX Operating System Documentation How to Get IBM Redbooks This section explains how both customers and IBM employees can find out about IBM Redbooks, redpieces, and CD-ROMs. A form for ordering books and CD-ROMs by fax or e-mail is also provided. - Page 39 IBM Intranet for Employees: IBM employees may register for information on workshops, residencies, and Redbooks by accessing the IBM Intranet Web site at and clicking the ITSO Mailing List button. Look in the Materials repository for workshops, presentations, papers, and Web pages developed and written by the ITSO technical professionals;...
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