User Manuals: IBM BladeCenter PS703 Blade Server Power

Manuals and User Guides for IBM BladeCenter PS703 Blade Server Power. We have 3 IBM BladeCenter PS703 Blade Server Power manuals available for free PDF download: Service Manual, Technical Overview And Introduction, Installation And User Manual

IBM BladeCenter PS703 Service Manual (298 pages)

7891-73X;7891-74X

Brand: IBM | Category: Server | Size: 7 MB

Table of Contents
5
Safety Notices
7
Chapter 1. Introduction

13
- Related Documentation
  13
- Notices and Statements
  14
- Features and Specifications
  14
- Supported Dimms
  16
- Blade Server Control Panel Buttons and Leds
  18
- Turning on the Blade Server
  19
- Turning off the Blade Server
  20
- System-Board Layouts
  20
- System-Board Connectors
  21
- System-Board Leds
  24
Chapter 2. Diagnostics

27
- Diagnostic Tools
  27
- Collecting Dump Data
  29
- Location Codes
  29
- Reference Codes
  32
- System Reference Codes (Srcs)
  33
- 1Xxxyyyy Srcs
  34
- 6Xxxyyyy Srcs
  45
- A1Xxyyyy Service Processor Srcs
  48
- AA00E1A8 to AA260005 Partition Firmware Attention Codes
  49
- B1Xxyyyy Service Processor Srcs
  52
- B200Xxxx Logical Partition Srcs
  52
- B7Xxyyyy Licensed Internal Code Srcs
  62
- BA000010 to BA400002 Partition Firmware Srcs
  73
- POST Progress Codes (Checkpoints)
  109
- C1001F00 to C1645300 Service Processor Checkpoints
  110
- C2001000 to C20082FF Virtual Service Processor Checkpoints
  118
- IPL Status Progress Codes
  127
- C700Xxxx Server Firmware IPL Status Checkpoints
  127
- CA000000 to CA2799FF Partition Firmware Checkpoints
  127
- D1001Xxx to D1Xx3Fff Service Processor Dump Codes
  145
- D1Xx3Y01 to D1Xx3Yf2 Service Processor Dump Codes
  150
- D1Xx900C to D1Xxc003 Service Processor Power-Off Checkpoints
  153
- Service Request Numbers (Srns)
  154
- Using the SRN Tables
  154
- 101-711 through FFC-725 Srns
  154
- A00-FF0 through A24-XXX Srns
  181
- SCSD Devices Srns (Ssss-102 to Ssss-640)
  181
- Failing Function Codes
  185
- Error Logs
  188
- Checkout Procedure
  188
- About the Checkout Procedure
  188
- Performing the Checkout Procedure
  189
- Verifying the Partition Configuration
  191
- Running the Diagnostics Program
  191
- Starting AIX Concurrent Diagnostics
  191
- Starting Stand-Alone Diagnostics from a CD
  191
- Starting Stand-Alone Diagnostics from a NIM Server
  192
- Using the Diagnostics Program
  193
- Boot Problem Resolution
  194
- Troubleshooting Tables
  195
- General Problems
  195
- Drive Problems
  196
- Intermittent Problems
  196
- Management Module Service Processor Problems
  197
- Memory Problems
  197
- Microprocessor Problems
  198
- Network Connection Problems
  198
- PCI Expansion Card (PIOCARD) Problem Isolation Procedure
  198
- Optional Device Problems
  200
- Power Problems
  200
- Hypervisor Problems
  202
- Service Processor Problems
  205
- Software Problems
  221
- Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port Problems
  222
- Light Path Diagnostics
  222
- Viewing the Light Path Diagnostic Leds
  222
- Light Path Diagnostics Leds
  225
- Isolating Firmware Problems
  228
- Recovering the System Firmware
  229
- Starting the PERM Image
  229
- Starting the TEMP Image
  229
- Recovering the TEMP Image from the PERM Image
  230
- Verifying the System Firmware Levels
  230
- Committing the TEMP System Firmware Image
  231
- Solving Shared Bladecenter Resource Problems
  231
- Solving Shared Media Tray Problems
  232
- Solving Shared Network Connection Problems
  233
- Solving Shared Power Problems
  234
- Solving Undetermined Problems
  235
- Calling IBM for Service
  236
Chapter 3. Parts Listing, Type 7891

237
Chapter 4. Removing and Replacing Blade Server Components

241
Chapter 5. Configuring

279
- Updating the Firmware
  279
- Configuring the Blade Server
  281
- Using the SMS Utility
  281
- Starting the SMS Utility
  281
- SMS Utility Menu Choices
  282
- Creating a CE Login
  282
- Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet Controllers
  282
- Blade Server Ethernet Controller Enumeration
  283
- MAC Addresses for Integrated Ethernet Controllers
  284
- Configuring a RAID Array
  285
- Updating IBM Director
  285
Appendix. Notices

287
- Trademarks
  288
- Electronic Emission Notices
  289
- Class a Notices
  289
- Class B Notices
  293
- Terms and Conditions
  296

IBM BladeCenter PS703 Technical Overview And Introduction (198 pages)

Brand: IBM | Category: Server | Size: 7 MB

Front Cover
1
Table of Contents
5
Notices

9
- Trademarks
  10
Preface

11
Chapter 1. Introduction and General Description

15
- Overview of PS703 and PS704 Blade Servers
  16
- Comparison between the Ps70X Blade Servers
  17
- IBM Bladecenter Chassis Support
  18
  - Supported Bladecenter Chassis
    19
  - Number of PS703 and PS704 Blades in a Chassis
    26
- Operating Environment
  26
- Physical Package
  27
- System Features
  28
  - PS703 System Features
    28
  - PS704 System Features
    30
  - Minimum Features for the POWER7 Processor-Based Blade Servers
    32
  - Power Supply Features
    33
  - Processor
    34
  - Memory Features
    34
  - I/O Features
    35
  - Disk Features
    40
  - Standard Onboard Features
    40
- Supported Bladecenter I/O Modules
  42
- Building to Order
  48
- Model Upgrades
  49
Chapter 2. Architecture and Technical Overview

51
- Architecture
  52
- The IBM POWER7 Processor
  53
- POWER7 Processor-Based Blades
  61
- Memory Subsystem
  61
  - Memory Placement Rules
    62
- Active Memory Expansion
  66
- Technical Comparison
  68
- Internal I/O Subsystem
  69
  - PCI Express Bus
    70
  - Pcie Slots
    70
  - I/O Expansion Cards
    75
  - Embedded SAS Controller
    77
  - Embedded Ethernet Controller
    77
  - Embedded USB Controller
    78
- Service Processor
  79
  - Server Console Access by SOL
    79
  - Anchor Card
    81
- Internal Storage
  82
  - Hardware RAID Function
    86
  - External SAS Connections
    87
- External Disk Subsystems
  87
  - IBM Bladecenter S Integrated Storage
    87
  - IBM System Storage
    93
- IVM
  95
- Operating System Support
  97
- IBM Energyscale
  99
  - IBM Energyscale Technology
    100
  - Energyscale Device
    102
Chapter 3. Virtualization

103
- Powervm Version 2.2 Enhancements
  104
- POWER Hypervisor
  106
- POWER Processor Modes
  110
- Powervm
  111
  - Powervm Editions
    112
  - Logical Partitions
    113
  - Multiple Shared-Processor Pools
    116
  - Vios
    122
  - Powervm Lx86
    126
  - Powervm Live Partition Mobility
    126
  - Active Memory Sharing
    128
  - Suspend/Resume
    129
  - N_Port ID Virtualization (NPIV)
    130
  - Supported Powervm Features by Operating System
    131
Chapter 4. Continuous Availability and Manageability

133
- Introduction
  134
- Reliability
  134
  - Designed for Reliability
    135
  - Placement of Components
    135
  - Redundant Components and Concurrent Repair
    135
- Availability
  135
  - Partition Availability Priority
    136
  - General Detection and Deallocation of Failing Components
    136
  - Memory Protection
    138
  - Cache Protection
    141
  - Special Uncorrectable Error Handling
    142
  - PCI Extended Error Handling
    143
- Serviceability
  143
  - Detecting
    145
  - Diagnosing
    148
  - Reporting
    149
  - Notifying the Client
    150
  - Locating and Servicing Parts Requiring Service
    151
- Manageability
  155
Chapter 5. Systems Director Management Console

165
- SDMC Introduction
  166
  - Hardware Appliance
    166
  - Software Appliance
    166
  - IVM, HMC, and SDMC Support
    166
  - Terminology
    168
- Using the Web Interface
  168
  - Resources Tab
    170
  - Settings Tab
    171
- POWER-Based Blades Management
  171
  - IVM Characteristics
    171
  - SDMC Added Capability for POWER-Based Blades
    172
- IVM to SDMC Transition
  172
  - IVM to SDMC Transition Process
    173
  - Steps to SDMC Management of POWER-Based Blades
    174
  - FSP Access Configuration from Bladecenter AMM
    174
  - Discovery
    175
  - Request Access to Server
    176
  - Updating ASM Passwords
    177
  - Systems Director Inventory Collection
    178
- SDMC Basic Management of POWER-Based Blades
  179
  - Virtual Server Creation
    180
  - Multiple Profiles for POWER-Based Blades
    185
  - Dual VIOS on POWER-Based Blades
    187
  - Virtual Server Suspend and Resume
    189
  - Active Memory Expansion (AME)
    190
  - Virtual Consoles from the SDMC
    191
Abbreviations and Acronyms

193
Related Publications

195
- IBM Redbooks Documents
  195
- Other Publications
  195
- Online Resources
  196
- How to Get Redbooks
  196
- Help from IBM
  196

IBM BladeCenter PS703 Installation And User Manual (86 pages)

Brand: IBM | Category: Server | Size: 6 MB

IBM Categories

Server

Desktop

Storage

Laptop

Monitor

More IBM Manuals

User Manuals: IBM BladeCenter PS703 Blade Server Power

IBM BladeCenter PS703 Service Manual (298 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Introduction

Chapter 2. Diagnostics

Chapter 3. Parts Listing, Type 7891

Chapter 4. Removing and Replacing Blade Server Components

Chapter 5. Configuring

Appendix. Notices

IBM BladeCenter PS703 Technical Overview And Introduction (198 pages)

Table of Contents

Notices

Preface

Chapter 1. Introduction and General Description

Chapter 2. Architecture and Technical Overview

Chapter 3. Virtualization

Chapter 4. Continuous Availability and Manageability

Chapter 5. Systems Director Management Console

Abbreviations and Acronyms

Related Publications

IBM BladeCenter PS703 Installation And User Manual (86 pages)

Table of Contents

Related Products

IBM Categories