IBM 6C1 User Manual

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pSeries 610 Models 6C1 and 6E1 Technical Overview and Introduction

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Volker Haug

Scott Vetter

International Technical Support Organization

pSeries 610 Models 6C1 and 6E1 Technical Overview and Introduction

February 2002

Take Note! Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information in “Special notices” on page 29.

Second Edition (February 2002)

This edition applies to the IBM ^ ™ pSeries™ 610 Models 6C1 and 6E1. Related software offerings include AIX® Version 4.3, product number 5754-C34, AIX 5L™ Version 5.1, product number 5765-E61, and all subsequent releases.

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Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii

Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v

The team that wrote this Whitepaper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v

Comments welcome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi

Chapter 1. General description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

1.1 Minimum and optional features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

1.2 Physical package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

1.3 Enterprise racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

1.3.1 IBM RS/6000 7014 Model T00 Enterprise Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

1.3.2 IBM RS/6000 7014 Model T42 Enterprise Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

1.3.3 Rack mounting rules for Model 6C1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

1.3.4 Flat Panel Display Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

1.3.5 VGA switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

1.3.6 Cable management arm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Chapter 2. Architecture and technical overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

2.1 Processor and cache . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

2.1.1 L1 and L2 cache . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

2.1.2 POWER3-II architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

2.1.3 Copper and CMOS technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

2.1.4 Processor deallocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

2.1.5 Processor clock rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

2.1.6 Processor part numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

2.2 Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

2.2.1 Memory boot time deconfiguration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

2.2.2 Memory interchange with other systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

2.3 System bus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

2.3.1 Bus bandwidth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

2.4 PCI-bus, slots, and adapters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

2.4.1 32-bit versus 64-bit PCI slots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

2.4.2 LAN adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

2.4.3 Graphics accelerators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

2.5 Internal storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

2.5.1 Internal storage attachments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

2.5.2 RAID configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

2.5.3 Boot options and limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

2.6 Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

2.7 Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

2.8 Software requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Chapter 3. Availability, investment protection, expansion, and accessibility . . . . . . . 21

3.1 High availability solution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

3.2 Reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS) features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

3.2.1 Light Path diagnostics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

3.2.2 Service processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

3.2.3 Hot plug power supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

3.2.4 Hot plug fans. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

3.2.5 Hot plug task . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

3.3 Handheld based systems management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

3.4 Accessibility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Special notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

IBM trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Related Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

System Publications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Referenced Web Sites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

How to Get IBM Redbooks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

iv pSeries 610 Models 6C1 and 6E1 Technical Overview and Introduction

Preface

This document provides a comprehensive single-source guide covering IBM® ^ ™ pSeries™ 610 Models 6C1 and 6E1 entry servers. Major hardware offerings are introduced and their prominent functions discussed.

Professionals wishing to acquire a better understanding of IBM ^ pSeries products may consider reading this document. The intended audience includes:

򐂰 Customers 򐂰 Sales and marketing professionals 򐂰 Technical support professionals 򐂰 IBM Business Partners

This document expands the current set of IBM ^ pSeries documentation by providing an ideal, comprehensive, desktop reference that offers a detailed technical description about the pSeries 610 Models 6C1 and 6E1.

This publication does not replace the latest pSeries marketing materials and tools. It is intended as an additional source of information that, together with existing sources, may be used to enhance your knowledge of IBMs solutions for the UNIX marketplace.

The team that wrote this Whitepaper

This Whitepaper was produced by a worldwide specialist working at the International Technical Support Organization, Austin Center.

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 worldwide pSeries technical support community leader for IBM UNIX workstations and entry servers supporting IBM sales, Business Partners, and customers with pre-sales consultation and implementation of client/server environments. His areas of expertise include IBM UNIX workstations and servers, graphics, MCAD applications, and AIX® systems management. Based in Stuttgart, Germany, he is currently working for the Web Server Sales pSeries and RS/6000 pre-sales technical support organization covering the Europe, Middle East, and Africa Central Region.

The project that created this document was managed by:

Scott Vetter - International Technical Support Organization, Austin Center

Thanks to the following people for their contributions to this project:

Dough Bloch, Tom Campbell, Dale Dagitz, John Hilburn, Paul Maybaum, Mace Miller, Thoi Nguyen, Jan Palmer, Richard Talbot, Ven Tenjarla, Susan Tiner, Roger Weekly IBM Austin

Tesshu Flower - IBM Canada

Tenley Jackson - IBM Dallas

Stephen Lutz - IBM Germany

Bill Mihaltse - IBM Somers

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vi pSeries 610 Models 6C1 and 6E1 Technical Overview and Introduction

Chapter 1. General description

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. The Model 6C1 (product number 7028-6C1) is a rack-mounted server, the Model 6E1 (7028-6E1) is a tower server. Both models, manufactured in Rochester, Minnesota, USA and Dublin, Ireland, give you new tools for managing e-business, new application flexibility, and innovative technology, all designed to help you capitalize on the e-business revolution.

Both models provide outstanding performance for many commercial and technical computing requirements, especially e-business, application or service providers, and database servers. Powered by the latest POWER3-II 64-bit processors, the Models 6C1 and 6E1 will bring significant rewards to those customers desiring a server solution for their e-business requirements and incorporating the power of the Web into the operations of their organizations. The availability of internal SCSI RAID features extends the use of these servers into application areas where cost, footprint, and reliability are all important factors.

Models 6C1 and 6E1 are systems that provide a growth path for existing pSeries or RS/6000® installations, such as the RS/6000 Model F50.

1.1 Minimum and optional features

The Models 6C1 and 6E1 come with a minimum of one 64-bit 333 MHz POWER3-II processor, 512 MB error checking and correcting (ECC) synchronous dynamic random access memory (SDRAM), a 48X maximum speed CD-ROM drive, a 1.44 MB 3.5” diskette drive, one 18.2 GB 10,000 RPM Ultra3 (also known as Ultra160) SCSI disk drive, two integrated 10/100 Mbps Ethernet controllers (both RJ45), two Ultra3 SCSI controllers for internal and external attachments, and an operator panel. The operator panel has a 2 x 16 backlit LCD for system status and diagnostic information. The systems offer integrated ports for keyboard, mouse, one parallel, and three serial. Only the rack-mounted Model 6C1 has serial port one accessible from an RJ48 connection on front as well as the standard 9-pin port on the rear of the system. When one port is used, the other is disabled. The serial port 1, accessible on the front, has a higher priority than serial port 1 located on the rear.

Note: To attach a 25-pin serial cable, you need to order the Serial Port Converter Cable, 9-Pin to 25-Pin (# 3925). This is not shipped with the system unit.

An RJ45 to 9-pin converter cable is shipped automatically with every Model 6C1, which can be used for the RJ48 front serial port. The additional connections provided by the RJ48 connector are currently not used.

One or two POWER3-II 64-bit processors are connected to an IBM designed high performance memory and system control chip set. These processors may be ordered in one of the following configurations:

򐂰 333 MHz processor, including 4 MB of Level 2 (L2) ECC cache. 򐂰 375 MHz processor, including 4 MB of L2 ECC cache. 򐂰 450 MHz processor, including 8 MB of L2 ECC cache.

IBM has implemented copper technology in its SMP workstations and servers. Refer to “Copper and CMOS technology” on page 11 for more information.

The memory can be expanded up to 8 GB for improved performance and exploitation of 64-bit addressing, as used in large database applications.

The Models 6C1 and 6E1 contain up to ten media bays. The six front-accessible, hot-swappable disk drive bays (standard when selecting 375 MHz and 450 MHz processor models) can accommodate up to 218.4 GB of disk storage using 36.4 GB disk drives. The 333 MHz model has four standard media bays.

A SCSI backplane (# 6567) can be added to a 333 MHz system to provide six hot-swappable disk drive bays. It requires additional cables (# 4258 for RAID applications and # 4259 for JBOD if no other SCSI device exists in the media bays). It is recommended that for ease of future upgrades, all 333 MHz systems should be ordered with # 6567 and the required cables.

Media bay 0 is occupied by the operator panel but has the default disk drive (non-hot swap) mounted behind the operator panel.

Media bay 1 can be used for:

򐂰 An additional IDE CD-ROM drive 򐂰 A DVD-RAM drive 򐂰 An optional non-hot-swap disk (requires the media bay disk drive mounting kit to install a

SCSI disk drive in the media bay)

򐂰 An optional media device, such as a 4 mm or 8 mm tape drive

Media bay 2 holds the default IDE CD-ROM drive or can hold a DVD-RAM drive, instead of the default CD-ROM.

Any tape device or DVD-RAM installed on the system requires a SCSI backplane (# 6567) in order not to slow down any media bay mounted boot devices attached to the same integrated SCSI controller.

Media bay 3 is occupied by a diskette drive.

A mouse or one of several national keyboards are used as input devices.

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For the rack-mounted Model 6C1, we recommend that you use the 7316-TF1 Flat Panel Console in combination with the appropriate console switch to manage several systems in a rack.

To help ensure that strategic applications remain available 24 x 7, the Models 6C1 and 6E1 feature an integrated service processor that constantly monitors the systems' vital signs. 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.

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” on page 23 to get detailed information.

1.2 Physical package

Figure 1-1 on page 3 shows the package layout for the Model 6C1, and Figure 1-2 on page 4 shows the same for the Model 6E1.

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Figure 1-1 pSeries 610 Model 6C1 - package layout

The Model 6C1 is a 5U (EIA)1 19 inch rack-mounted system and has a size of 426 mm W x 617 mm D x 215 mm H (16.8 inches W x 24.0 inches D x 8.5 inches). The Model 6E1 is a tower package. Its size without option accessories is 215 mm W x 617 mm D x 426 mm H (8.5 inches W x 24.0 inches D x 16.8 inches H). Both systems have a maximum weight of 43.1 kg (94.8 pounds).

The system comes preconfigured with the features the customer ordered. Any devices in the media bays are connected to the internal Ultra3 SCSI controller (depending on the configuration selected, additional cables may be required to complete an order, see 2.5.1, “Internal storage attachments” on page 16 for more information).

To connect external SCSI devices to the external Ultra3 SCSI adapter’s VHDCI you have the proper connecter for the VHDCI port. If not, order feature code # 2118 (mini-68 pin VHDCI to 68 pin). This 0.3 m long cable (P/N 76H0518) is not included with the minimum system configuration.

One EIA (Electronic Industries Association Unit) is 44.45 mm (1.75”).

Very High Density Cable Interconnect (VHDCI)

, make sure

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Figure 1-2 pSeries 610 Model 6E1 - package layout

After March 15, 2002, an Acoustic Package (# 6166) is available for new Model 6E1 orders that includes a rear muffler, re-engineered rear fan, hot-swap DASD disk array baffle (for use on systems with empty hot-swap disk bays), and instructions. It is recommended for servers that are located in quiet work areas and office environments. It extends the depth of the unit to 813 mm or 32 inches.

The parts install without tools and may be done on an operating system. Because of the redundant cooling design of this system, the rear cooling fan swap is possible on an operating system. It is suggested that before performing any maintenance to the system that the customer complete a system backup. It may be required to shut down the system or applications prior to performing the task. Consider the risk of accidental data loss before modifying any production environment.

In Figure 1-3, the rear muffler is shown on its side, with the top of the unit to the left.

Figure 1-3 Rear muffler, replacement fan, and disk array baffle for feature 6166

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The rear muffler is similar in concept to what is shipped with the 43P-260 and 270 models to cover the rear cables, however considerable engineering was done to tune the volume of the enclosure to specific sound frequency bands emitted by the system. Existing cables fit in the flexible slots of the muffler, shown behind the fan. The package adds additional depth to the required space of the server.

1.3 Enterprise racks

The following description provides an overview of racks available from IBM in which the Model 6C1 can be mounted. At the time of writing, no feature is available to convert a tower model to a rack mount model. Check with your IBM representative to determine the availability of this feature.

The Enterprise Rack Models T00 and T42 are 19-inch wide racks for general use with pSeries and 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 that the installation of the drawer in your preferred rack or cabinet results in a configuration that is stable, serviceable, safe, and compatible with the drawer requirements for power, cooling, cable management, weight, and rail securement.

To determine compliance to the following specifications, you may need to get rack specification and certification information from your rack manufacturer’s representative. IBM Site Hardware and Planning Information, as well as specific product Installation Guides, will contain more detailed product information.

Your IBM Sales Representative or Installation Planning Representative will have access to these documents. Additionally, your IBM Branch Office Specialist or your IBM Installation Planning Representative may be able to assist you, as needed, in verifying that your non-pSeries rack or cabinet complies with the requirements in this specification.

Note: You can get the latest available IBM ^ pSeries Specifications For Installations in A Non-pSeries Rack or Cabinet document from this IBM internal location:

http://wwas.raleigh.ibm.com/safety/racks.pdf

1.3.1 IBM RS/6000 7014 Model T00 Enterprise Rack

The 1.8 m (71 inches) Model T00 is compatible with past and present pSeries and RS/6000 racks, and is designed for use in all situations that have previously used the older rack models R00 and S00. The T00 rack has the following features:

򐂰 36 EIA units (36 U) of usable space. 򐂰 Optional removable side panels. 򐂰 Optional classic or sculptured front door. 򐂰 Optional side-to-side mounting hardware for joining multiple racks. 򐂰 Increased power distribution and weight capacity. 򐂰 Standard black or optional white color. 򐂰 Optional reinforced (ruggedized) rack feature provides added earthquake protection with

modular rear brace, concrete floor bolt-down hardware, and bolt-in steel front filler panels.

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