Appendix E. Attaching Multiple Pseries 690S To One Hardware Management Console; Installing The 8-Port Async Adapter - IBM pseries 690 Installation Manual

Appendix E. Attaching Multiple pSeries 690s to One Hardware
Management Console
This appendix details how to attach multiple pSeries 690 servers to one HMC. The HMC might have an
8-port async adapter or a 128-port async adapter installed to allow multiple servers to connect. Procedures
for configuring both of the async adapters follow.

Installing the 8-Port async Adapter

The 8-port serial adapter is an option for the HMC. The 8-port serial adapter software is included in the
HMC's base software image. The 8-port async adapter must be configured by the service representative
when the HMC is installed. You must log in as root user to do these procedures.
For instructions on how to install and configure the 8-port adapter in the system with the HMC, see the
IBM Hardware Management Console for pSeries Installation and Operations Guide.
To install and configure the 8-port adapter in the system, do the following:
1. To access the HMC microcode maintenance function, obtain the password from software support and
log in as hscpe.
2. In the HMC Navigation area, click Problem Determination.
3. In the Contents area, click Microcode Maintenance. The User Authentication window opens.
4. Enter the HMC system unit's serial number and the password provided by software support. The
Microcode Maintenance Menu window opens.
5. Select Launch xterm shell to open a command prompt window.
6. Type su -, then log in as root user.
7. Type the following command to run the configuration utility: /usr/sbin/digiConf. You must provide the
following answers to the following questions:
a. Question: How many boards would you like to install? Answer: Enter the total number of 8-port
and/or 128-port async adapters in the system.
b. Question: Board #1. What type of board is this? ('L' for list) Answer: Use board type 15
c. Question: Do you want to set Altpin on this board? ('y' or 'n') Answer: No
If two 8-port adapters are installed in the system, you must provide the following answers to the
following questions:
a. Question: Board #2. What type of board is this? ('L' for list) Answer: Use board type 15
b. Question: Do you want to set Altpin on this board? ('y' or 'n') Answer: No
8. The HMC is configured. Reboot your PC to load the adapter device driver.
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