IBM 6C4, 6E4 User Manual

ERserver

IBM

pSeries 630 Model 6C4 and Model 6E4

User’s Guide

SA38-0606-00

ER ser ver

IBM

pSeries 630 Model 6C4 and Model 6E4

User’s Guide

SA38-0606-00

First Edition (August 2002)

Before using this information and the product it supports, read the information in “Safety Notices” on page ix, Appendix A, “Environmental Notices” on page 169, and Appendix B, “Notices” on page 171.

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Safety Notices ........................ix

Rack Safety Instructions .....................ix

Electrical Safety ........................x

Laser Safety Information .....................xi

Laser Compliance ......................xi

Data Integrity and Verification ..................xiii

About This Book .......................xv

ISO 9000..........................xv

Online Publications ......................xv

Related Publications ......................xv

Ergonomic Information .....................xvi

Trademarks.........................xvi

Chapter 1. Introducing the System .................1

System Features .......................1

Bus Architecture.......................1

Processors ........................1

Memory .........................2

Media Drives ........................2

Power supply........................2

Keyboard .........................2

Mouse ..........................2

Operator Panel .......................3

Input/Output Ports ......................3

Security Features ......................4

Front View.........................4

Rear View.........................6

Operator Panel .......................8

Chapter 2. Using the System ...................9

Starting the System Unit .....................9

Stopping the System Unit.....................9

Reading the Operator Panel Display .................9

Operator Panel.......................10

Component LEDs ......................11

Using the Keyboards ......................16

Using the Three-Button Mouse ..................17

Handling the Mouse Correctly ..................17

Caring for the Mouse.....................17

Cleaning the Mouse .....................18

Using the 3.5-Inch Diskette Drive..................1919

Write-Protecting 3.5-Inch Diskettes ................19

Loading and Unloading the 3.5-Inch Diskette .............20

Using the CD-ROM Drive ....................20

Front View of CD-ROM Drive ..................21

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Understanding the Status Lights .................21

Handling Compact Discs ...................22

Other Handling Considerations .................22

Loading a Compact Disc ...................23

Opening the Tray Manually...................23

Playing an Audio CD .....................23

Using the Service Processor and Service Director Features .........24

Service Processor......................24

Service Director ......................25

Chapter 3. Using the Service Processor...............27

Service Processor Menus ....................27

Accessing the Service Processor Menus Locally............28

Accessing the Service Processor Menus Remotely ...........28

Saving and Restoring Service Processor Settings ...........28

Menu Inactivity.......................28

General User Menu ......................29

Privileged User Menus .....................31

Main Menu ........................31

Service Processor Setup Menu .................33

Passwords ........................34

System Power Control Menu ..................40

System Information Menu ...................45

Language Selection Menu ...................51

Call-In/Call-Out Setup Menu ..................52

Modem Configuration Menu ..................53

Serial Port Selection Menu ...................54

Serial Port Speed Setup Menu .................54

Telephone Number Setup Menu .................55

Call-Out Policy Setup Menu ..................56

Customer Account Setup Menu .................57

Call-out Test Menu .....................57

Service Processor Parameters in Service Mode (Full System Partition) .....57

System Power-On Methods ...................58

Service Processor Reboot/Restart Recovery ..............59

Boot (IPL) Speed ......................59

Failure During Boot Process ..................59

Failure During Normal System Operation ..............59

Service Processor Reboot/Restart Policy Controls ...........59

System Firmware Updates ....................61

General Information on System Firmware Updates ...........61

Determining the Level of Firmware on the System ...........62

System Firmware Update Using a Locally Available Image ........62

Updating System Firmware From the Service Processor Menus ......63

Updating System Firmware from the AIX Service Aids ..........63

Updating System Firmware from the AIX Command Line .........63

Updating System Firmware from a NIM Server ............64

Recovery Mode ......................64

Configuring and Deconfiguring Processors or Memory...........64

Run-Time CPU Deconfiguration (CPU Gard) .............65

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Service Processor System Monitoring - Surveillance ...........65

System Firmware Surveillance..................65

Operating System Surveillance .................66

Call-Out (Call-Home)......................67

Console Mirroring .......................68

System Configuration ....................68

Service Processor Error Logs ...................69

LCD Progress Indicator Log ...................70

Service Processor Operational Phases ................71

Pre-Standby Phase .....................71

Standby Phase.......................72

Bring-Up Phase ......................73

Runtime Phase.......................73

Chapter 4. Using System Management Services ............75

Select Language .......................76

Change Password Options ....................77

Set Privileged-Access Password .................77

View Error Log ........................77

Setup Remote IPL (Initial Program Load) ...............78

Change SCSI Settings .....................82

Select Console........................83

Select Boot Options ......................83

Select Boot Devices ......................86

Display Current Settings.....................88

Restore Default Settings ....................88

Multiboot Startup .......................89

Exiting System Management Services ................89

Chapter 5. Using the Standalone and Online Diagnostics ........91

Standalone and Online Diagnostics Operating Considerations ........91

Selecting a Console Display ..................91

Identifying the Terminal Type to the Diagnostics Programs ........91

Undefined Terminal Types ...................92

Running Online Diagnostics from CD-ROM .............92

Running Standalone Diagnostics from a Network Installation Management (NIM)

Server .........................92

Running Online Diagnostics ...................96

Running the Diagnostics from a TTY Terminal .............97

Online Diagnostics Mode of Operation ................97

Running the Online Diagnostics in Service Mode (Service Mode IPL).....98

Running the Online Diagnostics in Concurrent Mode ..........99

Running the Online Diagnostics in Maintenance Mode .........100

Running System Verification When Connected to a Hardware Management

Console (HMC) .....................101

Standalone Diagnostic Operation .................103

Running the Standalone Diagnostics ...............103

Chapter 6. Introducing Tasks and Service Aids............105

Tasks ..........................106

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Add Resource to Resource List ..................107

AIX Shell Prompt ......................107

Analyze Adapter Internal Log...................108

Backup and Restore Media ...................108

Certify Media ........................109

Change Hardware Vital Product Data ................112

Configure Dials and LPF Keys ..................113

Configure ISAAdapter .....................113

Configure Reboot Policy ....................114

Configure Remote Maintenance Policy ...............115

Configure Ring Indicate Power-On Policy...............117

Configure Surveillance Policy...................117

Create Customized Configuration Diskette ..............118

Delete Resource from Resource List ................118

Disk Maintenance ......................118

Disk to Disk Copy .....................119

Display/Alter Sector.....................120

Display Configuration and Resource List ...............121

Display Firmware Device Node Information ..............121

Display Hardware Error Report ..................121

Display Hardware Vital Product Data ................121

Display Machine Check Error Log .................122

Display Microcode Level ....................122

Display or Change Bootlist ...................122

Display or Change Diagnostic Run-Time Options ............123

Display Previous Diagnostic Results ................124

Display Resource Attributes ...................124

Display Service Hints .....................124

Display Software Product Data ..................125

Display System Environmental Sensors ...............125

Examples ........................126

Display Test Patterns .....................127

Display USB Devices .....................127

Download Microcode .....................127

Download Microcode to PCI SCSI RAID Adapter ...........127

Download Microcode to Disk Drive Attached to a PCI SCSI RAID Adapter 127

Download Microcode to a PCI FC-AL Adapter ............128

Download Microcode to DVD-RAM Attached to a PCI SCSI Adapter.....128

Download Microcode to Disk Attached to PCI SCSI Adapter .......128

Download Microcode to Other Devices ..............129

Fibre Channel RAID Service Aids .................129

Flash SK-NET FDDI Firmware ..................130

Format Media........................130

Hardfile Attached to SCSI Adapter (non-RAID) ............130

Hardfile Attached to PCI SCSI RAID Adapter ............131

Optical Media.......................131

Diskette Format ......................132

Gather System Information ...................132

Generic Microcode Download ..................132

Hot-Plug Task........................132

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PCI Hot Plug Manager ....................133

SCSI Hot Swap Manager ...................135

RAID Hot Plug Devices ...................136

Local Area Network Analyzer...................136

Log Repair Action ......................136

Periodic Diagnostics .....................137

PCI RAID Physical Disk Identify..................137

Process Supplemental Media ..................137

Run Diagnostics .......................138

Run Error Log Analysis ....................138

Run Exercisers .......................138

Exerciser Commands (CMD) ..................139

Abbreviations .......................139

Memory Exerciser .....................140

Tape Exerciser ......................140

Diskette Exerciser .....................140

CD-ROM Exerciser .....................140

Save or Restore Hardware Management Policies ............141

SCSI Bus Analyzer ......................142

SCSD Tape Drive Service Aid ..................143

Spare Sector Availability ....................144

SSA Service Aid .......................144

System Fault Indicator .....................145

System Identify Indicator ...................146

Update Disk-Based Diagnostics ..................146

Update System or Service Processor Flash ..............146

7135 RAIDiant Array Service Aid .................148

Command Examples ....................149

7318 Serial Communications Network Server Service Aid .........149

Chapter 7. Verifying the Hardware Operation ............151

Running System Verification When Not Connected to an Hardware Management

Console (HMC) ......................151

Step 1. Considerations Before Running This Procedure .........151

Step 2. Loading the Diagnostics.................152

Step 3. Running the Verification Procedure .............153

Step 4. Performing Additional System Verification ...........153

Step 5. Stopping the Diagnostics ................153

Running System Verification When Connected to an HMC .........154

Step 1. Running Online Diagnostics in Service Mode..........154

Step 2. Running the Verification Procedure .............155

Step 3. Performing Additional System Verification ...........155

Step 4. Stopping the Diagnostics ................155

Chapter 8. Hardware Problem Determination ............157

Problem Determination Using the Standalone or Online Diagnostics ......157

Step 2 .........................157

Problem Determination When Unable to Load Diagnostics .........164

Appendix A. Environmental Notices................169

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Product Recycling and Disposal..................169

Environmental Design .....................169

Acoustical Noise Emissions ...................169

Declared Acoustical Noise Emissions ................170

Appendix B. Notices .....................171

Appendix C. General Attributes Required When Using a TTY Terminal ...173

Additional Communication Attributes ................174

Additional Keyboard Attributes ..................175

Additional Printer Attributes ...................176

Appendix D. Firmware Updates .................177

Determining the Level of Firmware on the System............177

System Firmware Update Using a Locally Available Image .........177

Appendix E. Service Processor Setup and Test ...........179

Service Processor Setup Checklist .................179

Testing the Setup ......................180

Testing Call-In ......................180

Testing Call-Out ......................180

Serial Port Configuration ...................181

Appendix F. Modem Configurations................183

Sample Modem Configuration Files ................183

Generic Modem Configuration Files ...............183

Specific Modem Configuration Files ...............183

Configuration File Selection ...................184

Examples for Using the Generic Sample Modem Configuration Files ....185

Customizing the Modem Configuration Files.............186

IBM 7852-400 DIP Switch Settings................187

Xon/Xoff Modems .....................187

Ring Detection ......................188

Terminal Emulators .....................188

Recovery Procedures ....................188

Transfer of a Modem Session ..................189

Recovery Strategy .....................190

Prevention Strategy.....................190

Modem Configuration Sample Files ................191

Sample File modem_m0.cfg ..................191

Sample File modem_m1.cfg ..................193

Sample File modem_z.cfg...................195

Sample File modem_z0.cfg ..................197

Sample File modem_f.cfg ...................199

Sample File modem_f0.cfg ..................201

Sample File modem_f1.cfg ..................203

Index ..........................207

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Safety Notices

danger

death or serious personal injury. Danger notices appear on the following pages: v x

caution

moderate or minor personal injury. Caution notices appear on the following pages:

v x v xi v 20

notice indicates the presence of a hazard that has the potential of causing

Note: For a translation of these notices, see

number SA23-2652.

Rack Safety Instructions

v Do not install this unit in a rack where the internal rack ambient temperatures will

exceed 40 degrees C.

v Do not install this unit in a rack where the air flow is compromised. Any side, front or

back of the unit used for air flow through the unit must not be in direct contact with the rack.

v Care should be taken to ensure that a hazardous condition is not created due to

uneven mechanical loading when installing this unit in a rack. If the rack has a stabilizer it must be firmly attached before installing or removing this unit.

v Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the supply

circuit so that overloading of circuits does not compromise the supply wiring or overcurrent protection. To provide the correct power connection to the rack, refer to the rating labels located on the equipment in the rack to determine the total power requirement for the supply circuit.

v An electrical outlet that is not correctly wired could place hazardous voltage on the

metal parts of the system or the devices that attach to the system. It is the responsibility of the customer to ensure that the outlet is correctly wired and grounded to prevent an electrical shock.

System Unit Safety Information

, order

Electrical Safety

Observe the following safety instructions any time you are connecting or disconnecting devices attached to the workstation.

When using or servicing your system keep the following in mind:

v The ac power interface connector is considered the main power disconnect device. v This system has redundant power supply capabilities, meaning that it has the ability

DANGER

to have two power supplies running simultaneously in the same system unit. When instructed to disconnect the power source, ensure that all power cables have been unplugged.

An electrical outlet that is not correctly wired could place hazardous voltage on metal parts of the system or the devices that attach to the system. It is the responsibility of the customer to ensure that the outlet is correctly wired and grounded to prevent an electrical shock.

Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cables for the system unit and all attached devices are unplugged.

When adding or removing any additional devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for those devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.

Use one hand, when possible, to connect or disconnect signal cables to prevent a possible shock from touching two surfaces with different electrical potentials.

During an electrical storm, do not connect cables for display stations, printers, telephones, or station protectors for communications lines.

D05

CAUTION: This product is equipped with a three-wire power cable and plug for the user’s safety. Use this power cable with a properly grounded electrical outlet to avoid electrical shock.

C01

DANGER

To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect all power cables from the electrical outlet before relocating the system.

D01

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Laser Safety Information

CAUTION: This product may contain a CD-ROM which is a class 1 laser product.

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Laser Compliance

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 the IEC 825 (first edition 1984) as a class 1 laser product. Consult the label on each part for laser certification numbers and approval information.

CAUTION: All IBM laser modules are designed so that there is never any human access to laser radiation above a class 1 level during normal operation, user maintenance, or prescribed service conditions. 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. Only trained service personnel should perform the inspection or repair of optical fiber cable assemblies and receptacles.

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Data Integrity and Verification

IBM computer systems contain mechanisms designed to reduce the possibility of undetected data corruption or loss. This risk, however, cannot be eliminated. Users who experience unplanned outages, system failures, power fluctuations or outages, or component failures must verify the accuracy of operations performed and data saved or transmitted by the system at or near the time of the outage or failure. In addition, users must establish procedures to ensure that there is independent data verification before relying on such data in sensitive or critical operations. Users should periodically check the IBM support websites for updated information and fixes applicable to the system and related software.

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About This Book

This book provides information about the pSeries 630 Model 6C4 and Model 6E4, specifically how to use the system, use diagnostics and service aids, and verify system operation. In this book, the pSeries 630 Model 6C4 and Model 6E4 are hereafter referred to as the ″system.″

ISO 9000

ISO 9000 registered quality systems were used in the development and manufacturing of this product.

Online Publications

IBM Eserver pSeries publications are available online. To access the online books, visit our Web site at: http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/pseries/library/hardware_docs/

Related Publications

The following publications provide additional information about your system unit: v The

SA38-0605, contains information on how to set up and cable the system, install and remove options, and verify system operation.

v The

SA38-0604, contains reference information, maintenance analysis procedures (MAPs), error codes, removal and replacement procedures, and a parts catalog.

v The

order number SA38-0509, contains diagnostic information, service request numbers (SRNs), and failing function codes (FFCs).

v The

Multiple Bus Systems

adapters, devices, and cables for your system. This manual is intended to supplement the service information found in the

Diagnostic Information for Multiple Bus Systems

v The

information to help you plan your installation.

v The

of safety information used throughout this book.

v The

information regarding slot restrictions for adapters that can be used in this system.

pSeries 630 Model 6C4 and Model 6E4 Installation Guide

pSeries 630 Model 6C4 and Model 6E4 Service Guide

RS/6000

Site and Hardware Planning Guide

System Unit Safety Information

PCI Adapter Placement Reference

Eserver

pSeries Diagnostic Information for Multiple Bus Systems

pSeries Adapters, Devices, and Cable Information for

, order number SA38-0516, contains information about

RS/6000

, order number SA38-0508, contains

, order number SA23-2652, contains translations

, order number SA38-0538, contains

, order number

Eserver

, order number

pSeries

Ergonomic Information

After you have set up your system, we encourage you to visit the Healthy Computing Web site. Good ergonomic practice is important to get the most from your workstation and to avoid discomfort. This means that the equipment and the workplace should be arranged to suit your individual needs and the kind of work you do.

The Healthy Computing Web site gives ergonomic guidelines to help you understand the ergonomic considerations that you should know when working at a computer workstation. The address is: http://www.us.pc.ibm.com/healthycomputing

Trademarks

The following terms are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both:

v AIX

v Eserver

v IBM v PowerPC v pSeries v Service Director

Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others.

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Chapter 1. Introducing the System

This chapter provides information about the system features of the pSeries 630 Model 6C4 and Model 6E4. The Model 6C4 is a rack mount system and the Model 6E4 is a deskside system.

System Features

Bus Architecture

Four PCI slots are available. Slots numbered 3 and 4 are 64-bit capable at 133 MHz,

3.3 volts. Use these slots with PCI adapters that demand high performance. Slots numbered 1 and 2 are 64-bit capable at 66 MHz, 3.3 volts. Use these slots with PCI adapters that do not demand high performance. All slots are capable of running either 64-bit or 32-bit adapters. However, a 32-bit adapter operates in a 32-bit mode and shows no performance advantage while running in a 64-bit slot. The following illustration shows the PCI Adapter Slot locations when viewing from the rear of the system.

Processors

v One and two-way cards with POWER4 1.0 GHz microprocessors.

Note: Only a single 1-way card is allowed per server at one time; therefore, a 3-way

configuration is unavailable.

v An upgrade from a 1-way (FC 5131) to a 2-way (FC 5132) is available by feature

conversion.

v 32 MB L3 cache per-processor card

Memory

Media Drives

v 1 GB to 32 GB ECC DDR SDRAM memory v Memory DIMMs plug into the processor cards (8 DIMM slots per card). v DIMMs must be populated in quads (a single memory feature contains four DIMMs). v Memory quads may be different memory sizes. v A system with a single processor card (1- or 2-way) may have a maximum of 16 GB

of memory based on the maximum memory feature available.

Two media bays are part of the typical system configuration. One of the media bays will be configured with either CD-ROM or DVD-RAM.

v Media bay 1 can accommodate an IDE CD-ROM or a SCSI DVD-RAM. (The

DVD-RAM will read CD-ROM installation media.)

v Media bay 2 can accommodate a DVD-RAM, diskette drive, or tape drive. Contact

your sales representative to check the availablility of 8 mm tape drives.

Four hot-plug disk-drive bays:

v 18.2 GB to 293.6 GB of disk storage v The following disk drive sizes and speeds are available:

– 18.2 GB Ultra3 10K RPM 1 inch – 36.4GB Ultra3 10K RPM 1 inch – 73.4 GB Ultra3 10K RPM 1 inch – 36.4 GB Ultra3 15K RPM 1 inch

Contact your sales representative for an updated listing of hot-plug disk-drive sizes.

Power supply

Up to two power supplies maximum per system; the second power supply is for redundant power.

v AC input type 120V/240V v Single phase

Keyboard

v Standard: 101-key enhanced keyboard v 101/102 or 106-key enhanced keyboard is also available

Mouse

v Three-button

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Operator Panel

v 32-character LED diagnostics display v LEDs for power on, attention, SCSI activity, and LAN activity v Buttons for power on, system reset, and service processor reset

System Reset

Service Processor Reset

Input/Output Ports

v One 25-pin parallel v Keyboard v Mouse v Two Ultra3 SCSI (one to internal 4-pack disk drive backplane, one to external VHDCI

mini 68-pin port)

v Integrated Drive Electronics (IDE) v Two 10/100 Ethernet (IEEE 802.3 compliant) v Three serial ports. Serial port 1 (S1) has two physical connectors, one RJ-48 located

in front on the operator panel, and a 9-pin D-shell located on the rear of the chassis. The other two serial ports are 9-pin D-shell connectors and are located on the rear of the system chassis.

Current usage for the serial port connectors are as follows:

Dumps AIX (if dump is enabled) and reboots.

Resets the service processor (standby mode).

Serial Port Number

Serial Port 1 (S1 Front)

Serial Port 1 (S1 Rear)

Serial Port 2 (S2) Rear of the

Serial Port 3 (S3) Rear of the

Location Applicable Usage Examples

Operator Panel Service Agent, PDA System Management Applications

Rear of the System

System

(for example: handheld devices, laptop sytems), Service Processor menus

Service Processor menus, Service Agent, PDA System Management Applications (interface cable required)

Service Processor menus, HACMP

HACMP, UPS, and Modems

Note: Serial port 1 is never used to run HACMP or UPS. If you are configuring your

system to run HACMP and UPS concurrently, you must connect HACMP to serial port 2 and UPS to serial port 3. port 2. If you decide to diconnect HACMP, you

Do Not

run UPS connected to serial

must

reset the service processor reset pin-hole switch before running another application. The service processor reset pin-hole switch is located on the operator panel.

Chapter 1. Introducing the System 3

Security Features

Model 6C4 and Model 6E4 allow you to set the following types of passwords to limit access to these systems:

v General-access password - set only from the service processor menus. It provides

limited access to the service processor menus and is usually available to all users who are allowed to power on the system.

v Privileged-access password - Set from the service processor menus or from System

Management Services (SMS) utilities. Used by the system administrator or root user and allows access to all service processor functions.

Front View

Model 6C4

1 Operator Panel 2 Front Serial Connector 3 IDE CD-ROM Drive 4 Media Bay 5 Hot-Plug Disk Drives

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Model 6E4

1 Operator Panel 2 Front Serial Connector 3 IDE CD-ROM Drive 4 Media Bay 5 Hot-Plug Disk Drives

Chapter 1. Introducing the System

Rear View

Model 6C4

1 4 PCI slots 64-Bit 10 Ethernet Connector 2 2 Redundant Power Cable Receptacle 11 Connector Cover (These connectors

3 Primary Power Cable Receptacle 12 Serial Connector 2 4 System Power

Control Network Connector SPCN2

5 System Power

Control Network Connector SPCN1

6 Parallel Connector 15 Mouse Connector 7 Hardware Management

Console Connector HMC2

8 Hardware Management

Console Connector HMC1

9 Ethernet Connector 1 18 External SCSI Connector

are not used with your system.)

13 Serial Connector 3

14 Serial Connector 1

16 Keyboard Connector

17 Rack Indicator

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Model 6E4

1 4 PCI slots 64-Bit 10 Ethernet Connector 2 2 Redundant Power Cable Receptacle 11 Connector Cover (These connectors

3 Primary Power Cable Receptacle 12 Serial Connector 2 4 System Power

Control Network Connector SPCN2

5 System Power

Control Network Connector SPCN1

6 Parallel Connector 15 Mouse Connector 7 Hardware Management

Console Connector HMC2

8 Hardware Management

Console Connector HMC1

9 Ethernet Connector 1 18 External SCSI Connector

are not used with your system.)

13 Serial Connector 3

14 Serial Connector 1

16 Keyboard Connector

17 Rack Indicator

Chapter 1. Introducing the System

Operator Panel

1 Power-On Button 6 Operator Panel Display 2 Power-On LED 7 (FS1) Front Serial

Connector (RJ48 Connector)

3 Attention LED 8 Service Processor Reset

Switch (Pinhole)

4 SCSI Port Activity LED 9 System Reset Button 5 Ethernet Port Activity LED

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Chapter 2. Using the System

This chapter provides information on how to start and use the system.

Starting the System Unit

1. Set the power switches of the attached devices to On.

Note: When the system is plugged in but not powered on, the Power-On LED

flashes slowly.

2. If the LED is not flashing and OK is not displayed, ensure that the power cord, located at the back of the system unit, is plugged into a grounded electrical outlet.

3. If this does not solve the problem, go to Chapter 8, “Hardware Problem Determination” on page 157.

4. Press the Power-On button. When you press the Power-On button, the Power-On LED comes on, and the

system starts a POST (power-on self-test). During POST, progress codes display in the operator panel display.

5. If the Power-On LED does not come on and there is no indication of power when you press the Power-On button, go to Chapter 8, “Hardware Problem Determination”

on page 157.

Stopping the System Unit

Attention: When you use the shutdown procedure for your system, follow the correct

shutdown procedure before you stop the system. Failure to do so can result in the loss of data. The system is powered down by the shutdown procedure.

1. At a command line, type shutdown to stop the operating system.

2. After you shut down the operating system, set the power switches of any attached devices to Off.

3. If you will be servicing the system, unplug the system-unit power cable from the electrical outlet.

Reading the Operator Panel Display

The operator panel display is used to:

v Track the progress of the system unit self-tests and configuration program v Display codes when the operating system comes to an abnormal end v Display system messages

Operator Panel

1 Power-On Button 6 Operator Panel Display 2 Power LED 7 (FS1) Front Serial

3 Attention LED 8 Service Processor Reset

4 SCSI Port Activity 9 System Reset Button 5 Ethernet Port Activity

Number Component Name Component Description

1 Power-On Button Turns the system power on and off. 2 Power LED Normal State - LED is on when system is

3 Attention LED Normal State - LED is off. 4 SCSI Port Activity Normal State - LED is on when there is SCSI

5 Ethernet Port Activity Normal State - LED is on when there is Ethernet

6 Operator Panel Display Displays current status of system startup, or

7 Front Serial Connector

(FS1)

8 Service Processor Reset

Switch (Pinhole)

9 System Reset Button Resets the system

connected to a power source.

activity.

diagnostic information in the event of a hardware problem.

Serial port uses RJ48 connector. Use to plug in external devices at the front of the system unit.

Service Personnel Use

Connector (RJ48 Connector)

Switch (Pinhole)

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Component LEDs

Individual LEDs are located on or near the failing components. The LEDs are located either on the component itself or on the carrier of the component (for example, memory card, fan, memory module, CPU). LEDs are either green or amber.

Green LEDs indicate one of two things:

v Electrical power is present. v Activity is occuring on a link. (The system could be sending or receiving information.)

Amber-colored LEDs indicate a fault or identify condition. If your system or one of the components on your system has an amber-colored LED turned on or blinking, identify the problem and take the appropriate action to restore the system to normal.

The following table identifies the location, color and status of your system component LEDs.

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Unit (FRU)

Rack Indicator

System Unit

Fans Identify Fan Top Amber

Power Supply (AC)

Disk Drives (DASD)

Optional Media

PCI Adapter Connectors (Slots)

LED Function

Drawer

Sum

AC Input Green (1x) No Input AC Good N/A

Attention

Power

Input Source

Fault Power

DC Output Good

Activity Remove

Identify

Activity

Identify

Location LED

Top of

Rack

Operator Panel + Rear

Power Supply Front + Top

Supply Front + Top

Power Supply Front + Top

DASD Board

Chassis Rear, Inside System Next to Adapter

Color

Power and Packaging LEDs

Amber

(1x)

Amber (2x)

Green (2x)

(4x) Green (1x) No Input AC Input

Amber (1x)

Green (1x)

Green (4x) No Activity Activity N/A

Amber (4x)

Electronics Component LEDs

Green Refer to the Following PCI Adapter Table

Amber Refer to the Following PCI Adapter Table

OFF ON Blink

Normal Fault Identify

No AC System

Normal Fault N/A

Good

Normal N/A Identify- Power

DC Off DC Good Standby

Normal Action Identify

No LED

v Standby - slow v transition of power

on/off - fast

N/A

Control Comm. Failed .25 Hz

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