IBM 7025 User Manual

IBM RS/6000 7025 F50 Series IBM

User's Guide

SA38-0540-01

Second Edition (February 1998)

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Contents

Communications Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement .............. vii

International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Statement ............ vii

United Kingdom Telecommunications Safety Requirements ............ vii

European Union (EU) Statement ............................ viii

Avis de conformité aux normes du ministère des Communications du Canada . viii

Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement ........ viii

VCCI Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii

Radio Protection for Germany ............................. ix

European Union (EU) Statement ............................. x

VCCI Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x

Safety Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi

Electrical Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi

Laser Safety Information ................................ xiii

Power Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiv

About This Book .................................... xvii

ISO 9000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvii

Related Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvii

Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvii

Chapter 1. System Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Before You Begin ..................................... 1-2

Unpacking Your System ................................. 1-3

Connecting the Cables .................................. 1-5

Starting the System ................................... 1-6

Finishing the Installation ................................. 1-8

Chapter 2. Using the System Unit ......................... 2-1

Starting the System Unit ................................. 2-1

Stopping the System Unit ................................ 2-1

Reading the Operator Panel Display .......................... 2-3

Using the Keyboards ................................... 2-4

Using the Three–Button Mouse ............................. 2-6

Using the 3.5–Inch Diskette Drive .......................... 2-10

Using the CD–ROM Drive ............................... 2-12

Using the Hot Swap Disk Drives ........................... 2-15

General Information for 8-mm Tape Drive ..................... 2-20

Using the 5.0GB 8-mm Tape Drive ......................... 2-24

General Information for 4.0GB 4-mm Tape Drive ................. 2-31

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Using the 4.0GB 4-mm Tape Drive ......................... 2-37

Chapter 3. System Management Services ..................... 3-1

Graphical System Management Services ....................... 3-1

Config . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

MultiBoot: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12

Error Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16

RIPL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17

SCSI ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21

Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22

Text-Based System Management Services ..................... 3-24

Chapter 4. Service Processor Menus ....................... 4-1

Service Processor Menus ................................ 4-3

General User Menus ................................... 4-4

Privileged User Menus .................................. 4-6

Service Processor Functions and Features ..................... 4-24

Chapter 5. Installing Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

Safety Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

Handling Static-Sensitive Devices ........................... 5-3

Expansion Bays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

Input/Output Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5

Removing the Front Covers Only ........................... 5-6

Removing Both the Front and Side Covers ..................... 5-10

Removing the I/O Planar Cover ........................... 5-16

Option List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17

Installing Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18

Memory-Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24

Removing Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-28

Installing Adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-30

Removing Adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-34

Upgrading or Adding a CPU Card .......................... 5-37

Installing Internal Drives ................................ 5-41

Installing a Disk Drive, Tape Drive, or CD-ROM in Bay A or Bay B ....... 5-44

Installing a SCSI Disk Drive in Bank C, D, or E. .................. 5-51

Installing a SSA Disk Drive in Bank C, D, or E. .................. 5-55

Installing a SCSI Backplane in Bank D or E .................... 5-59

Installing a SSA Backplane in Bank D, or E .................... 5-66

Removing Internal Drives ............................... 5-81

Removing a Disk Drive, Tape Drive, or CD-ROM from Bay A or Bay B .... 5-82

Removing a SCSI Disk Drive from Bank C, D, or E ................ 5-83

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Removing a SSA Disk Drive from Bank C, D, or E ................ 5-87

Installing a U-Bolt .................................... 5-91

Replacing the Front Covers .............................. 5-93

Replacing Both the Front and Side Covers ..................... 5-96

Replacing the I/O Planar Cover .......................... 5-101

Chapter 6. Using the Online and Standalone Diagnostics ........... 6-1

Sources for the Diagnostics ............................... 6-1

Standalone and Online Diagnostics Operating Considerations ........... 6-1

Online Diagnostics Modes of Operation ........................ 6-9

Standalone Diagnostic Operation .......................... 6-12

Location Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14

Physical Location Codes ............................... 6-14

AIX and Physical Location Code Reference Table ................. 6-15

AIX Location Codes .................................. 6-20

Chapter 7. Using the Service Aids ......................... 7-1

Introduction to Service Aids ............................... 7-3

AIX Shell Prompt Service Aid .............................. 7-4

Backup/Restore Media Service Aid .......................... 7-4

Configure Remote Maintenance Policy Service Aid ................. 7-4

Configure Ring Indicate Power On Policy Service Aid ................ 7-6

Configure Surveillance Policy Service Aid ...................... 7-7

Configure Reboot Policy Service Aid ......................... 7-7

Save or Restore Hardware Management Policies Service Aid ........... 7-9

Diagnostic Package Utility Service Aid ........................ 7-9

Dials and LPFK Configuration Service Aid ..................... 7-10

Disk Based Diagnostic Update Service Aid and Update Disk Based Diagnostic

Task . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10

Disk Media Service Aids ................................ 7-10

Disk Maintenance Service Aid ............................ 7-12

Diskette Media Service Aid .............................. 7-13

Display or Change Configuration or Vital Product Data (VPD) Service Aid ... 7-13

Display and Change Diagnostic Test List Service Aid ............... 7-15

Display Previous Diagnostic Results Service Aid ................. 7-16

Display Test Patterns Service Aid .......................... 7-16

Enhanced SCSI Display Configuration Service Aid ................ 7-16

Generic Microcode Download Service Aid ..................... 7-17

Hardware Error Report Service Aid and Display Hardware Error Log Task .. 7-17

ISA Adapter Configuration Service Aid ....................... 7-17

Machine Check Error Log Service Aid ........................ 7-18

Microcode Download Service Aid .......................... 7-18

Periodic Diagnostics Service Aid ........................... 7-19

SCSI Bus Analyzer Task ............................... 7-20

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SCSI Tape Utilities Service Aid ............................ 7-22

Service Hints Service Aid ............................... 7-23

Update System or Service Processor Flash Service Aid ............. 7-23

Display Firmware Device Node ............................ 7-24

Display Resource Attributes .............................. 7-24

7135 RAIDant Array Service Aid ........................... 7-25

PCI RAID Physical Disk Identify ........................... 7-25

Chapter 8. Using the System Verification Procedure .............. 8-1

Step 1. Considerations before Running This Procedure .............. 8-1

Step 2. Loading the Diagnostics ............................ 8-2

Step 3. Running System Verification .......................... 8-3

Step 4. Additional System Verification ......................... 8-3

Step 5. Stopping the Diagnostics ............................ 8-4

Chapter 9. Hardware Problem Determination ................... 9-1

Problem Determination Using the Standalone or Online Diagnostics ....... 9-1

Problem Determination When Unable to Load Diagnostics ............ 9-10

Appendix A. System Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1

Record the Identification Numbers .......................... A-1

Device Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2

Appendix B. Replacing the Battery ........................ B-1

Appendix C. Service Processor Setup and Test ................ C-1

Testing the Setup .................................... C-2

Appendix D. Modem Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1

Sample Modem Configuration Files ......................... D-1

Configuration File Selection .............................. D-2

Seamless Transfer of a Modem Session ...................... D-6

Modem Configuration Samples ............................ D-9

Appendix E. Service Processor Operational Phases ............. E-1

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X-1

Reader's Comments — We'd Like to Hear From You ............. X-3

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Communications Statements

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a

Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.

Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to
meet FCC emission limits. Neither the provider nor the manufacturer are responsible
for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended
cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this
equipment. Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference,and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Statement

This product has been designed and built to comply with IEC Standard 950.

United Kingdom Telecommunications Safety Requirements

This equipment is manufactured to the International Safety Standard EN60950 and
as such is approved in the UK under the General Approval Number
NS/G/1234/J/100003 for indirect connection to the public telecommunication network.

The network adapter interfaces housed within this equipment are approved
separately, each one having its own independent approval number. These interface
adapters, supplied by the manufacturer, do not use or contain excessive voltages. An
excessive voltage is one which exceeds 70.7 V peak ac or 120 V dc. They interface
with this equipment using Safe Extra Low Voltages only. In order to maintain the
separate (independent) approval of the manufacturer's adapters, it is essential that

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other optional cards, not supplied by the manufacturer, do not use main voltages or
any other excessive voltages. Seek advice from a competent engineer before
installing other adapters not supplied by the manufacturer.

European Union (EU) Statement

This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EU Council Directive
89/336/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to
electromagnetic compatibility.

Neither the provider nor the manufacturer can accept responsibility for any failure to
satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a non–recommended modification
of the product, including the fitting of option cards not supplied by the manufacturer.

This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B
Information Technology Equipment according to CISPR 22 / European Standard EN

55022. The limits for Class B equipment were derived for typical residential
environments to provide reasonable protection against interference with licensed
communication devices.

Avis de conformité aux normes du ministère des Communications du
Canada

Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement
sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement

This Class A digital apparatus meets the requirements of the Canadian
Interference–Causing Equipment Regulations.

VCCI Statement

The following is a summary of the VCCI Japanese statement in the box above.

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This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for
Interference from Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this is used near a
radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio
interference. Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual.

When used near a radio or TV receiver, it may become the cause of radio
interference.

Read the instructions for correct handling.

Radio Protection for Germany

Dieses Gerät ist berechtigt in Übereinstimmung mit dem deutschen EMVG vom

9.Nov.92 das EG–Konformitätszeichen zu führen.
Der Aussteller der Konformitätserklärung ist die IBM Germany.
Dieses Gerät erfüllt die Bedingungen der EN 55022 Klasse B.

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Note: If any of the following Feature Codes are installed:

3615, 4356, 4357, 4358, 4359, 6218, 8130, or 8134,
or if a configuration using more than one SysKonnect FDDI adapter (Feature
Codes 2741, 2742, or 2743) where any one of them is Feature Code 2743
(SysKonnect SK-NET FDDI-UP SAS PCI), the following statement applies:

European Union (EU) Statement

This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EU Council Directive
89/336/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to
electromagnetic compatibility. The manufacturer cannot accept responsibility for any
failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a non-recommended
modification of the product, including the fitting of option cards supplied by third
parties. Consult with your dealer or sales representative for details on your specific
hardware.

This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class A
Information Technology Equipment according to CISPR 22 / European Standard EN

55022. The limits for Class A equipment were derived for commercial and industrial
environments to provide reasonable protection against interference with licensed
communication equipment.

Attention: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may
cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate
measures.

VCCI Statement

The following is a summary of the VCCI Japanese statement in the box above.
This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for

Interference by Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this equipment is used
in a domestic environment, radio disturbance may arise. When such trouble occurs,
the user may be required to take corrective actions.

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Safety Notices

A

danger

death or serious personal injury.

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

caution

A
moderate or minor personal injury.

Electrical Safety

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

DANGER

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

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 communication lines.

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.

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DANGER

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

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Laser Safety Information

The optical drive in this system unit is a laser product. The optical drive has a label
that identifies its classification. The label, located on the drive, is shown below.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LASER KLASSE 1
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
APPAREIL A LASERDE CLASSE1

IEC 825:1984 CENELEC EN 60 825:1991

The optical drive in this system unit is certified in the U.S. to conform to the
requirements of the Department of Health and Human Services 21 Code of Federal
Regulations (DHHS 21 CFR) Subchapter J for Class 1 laser products. Elsewhere,
the drive is certified to conform to the requirements of the International
Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 825 (1st edition 1984) and CENELEC EN 60
825:1991 for Class 1 laser products.

CAUTION:
A class 3 laser is contained in the device. Do not attempt to operate the drive
while it is disassembled. Do not attempt to open the covers of the drive as it
is not serviceable and is to be replaced as a unit.

Class 1 laser products are not considered to be hazardous. The optical drive
contains internally a Class 3B gallium-arsenide laser that is nominally 30 milliwatts at
830 nanometers. The design incorporates a combination of enclosures, electronics,
and redundant interlocks such that there is no exposure to laser radiation above a
Class 1 level during normal operation, user maintenance, or servicing conditions.

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Power Cables

1

5

8

Index Part Number Country

1 1838574 Bahamas, Barbados, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Costa Rica,

2 6952300 Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Cayman

2 62X1045 Chicago, U.S.A.
3 6952311 Argentina, Australia, New Zealand
4 13F9979 Abu Dhabi, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Botswana, Egypt, Finland,

5 13F9997 Denmark
6 14F0015 Bangladesh, Burma, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka
7 14F0033 Bahrain, Bermuda, Brunei, Channel Islands, Cyprus, Ghana,

23

6

9

Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Ecuador, Guatemala, Guyana,
Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Japan, Netherlands Antilles, Panama,
Peru, Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad, Tobago, U.S.A.
(except Chicago), Venezuela

Islands, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El
Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Japan,
Korea (South), Mexico, Netherlands Antilles, Nicaragua, Panama,
Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Saudi Arabia, Suriname, Trinidad,
Taiwan, U.S.A. (except Chicago), Venezuela

France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Indonesia, Korea (South),
Lebanon, Luxembourg, Macau, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal,
Saudi Arabia, Spain, Sudan, Sweden, Turkey, Yugoslavia

Hong Kong, India, Iraq, Ireland, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Malawi,
Malaysia, Nigeria, Oman, People's Republic of China, Qatar,
Sierra Leone, Singapore, Tanzania, Uganda, United Arab
Emirates (Dubai), United Kingdom, Zambia

10

7

4

11

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Index Part Number Country

8 14F0051 Liechtenstein, Switzerland
9 14F0069 Chile, Ethiopia, Italy
10 14F0087 Israel
11 6952291 Paraguay, Colombia, Uruguay

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About This Book

This book provides information on how to install and remove options, use the
system, use diagnostics, use service aids, and verify system operation. This book
also provides information to help you solve some of the simpler problems that might
occur.

ISO 9000

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

Related Publications

The following publications are available:

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Trademarks

 AIX is a registered trademark of the International Business Machines

 PowerPC is a trademark of the International Business Machines Corporation.

IBM RS/6000 7025 F50 Series Service Guide

information, maintenance analysis procedures (MAPs), error codes, removal and
replacement procedures, and a parts catalog.

IBM RS/6000 Diagnostic Information for Multiple Bus Systems

diagnostic information, service request numbers (SRNs), and failing function
codes (FFCs).

contains reference

contains

IBM RS/6000 Adapter, Device, and Cable Information for Multiple Bus

Systems

system. This manual is intended to supplement the service information found in
the

plan your installation.

Corporation.

contains information about adapters, devices, and cables for your

IBM RS/6000 Diagnostic Information for Multiple Bus Systems

Site and Hardware Planning Information

contains information to help you

.

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Chapter 1. System Startup

Thank you for selecting an IBM RS/6000 7025 F50 Series system!

The IBM RS/6000 7025 F50 Series system combines PowerPC 604 microprocessor
performance and system expandability, ensuring that your system adapts to handle
ever-changing operating requirements. The system is specifically designed to
support the demands of network environments.

The IBM RS/6000 7025 F50 Series system incorporates the new, advanced
peripheral component interconnect (PCI) bus, which is faster than the industry
standard architecture (ISA) bus. But the system also offers ISA as a additional bus
architecture, to accommodate businesses that already have invested in ISA and
ISA-based devices.

This book helps you set up and use the system, install and remove options,
configure the system, and use the system programs that are provided. This book
also provides information to help you solve some of the simpler problems that might
occur, and how to obtain assistance and service. Appendix A, “System Records” on
page A-1 provides a section for you to record all the important information about
your system.

Chapter 1. System Startup 1-1

Before You Begin

 Make sure you have an adequate number of properly grounded electrical outlets

for your system, display, and any other options you intend to install.

 Place your system in a location that is dry. Rain or spilled liquids might damage

your system.

 Always operate your system in the upright position and do not place any heavy

objects on top of your system.

 Leave about 51 mm (2 in.) of space on all sides of the system to allow the

system's cooling system to work properly.

 Collect the following tools, and keep them handy:

– Small flat-blade screwdriver
– Medium flat-blade screwdriver
– Trays to hold screws

 Before continuing, refer to the

and Caution notices. Do not plug any cables into system unit, adapters, or
electrical outlets until you have reviewed this information.

Make sure none of the power cords are connected before continuing.

System Unit Safety Information

book for Danger

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Unpacking Your System

CAUTION:
To avoid possible injury while moving or lifting the system, ask another person
to help you.

Moving the System

When the system is in the normal upright position, move it by lifting up on the handle
on the front and moving it forward or backward as shown. (There is a roller built into
the rear of the system's base.)

Chapter 1. System Startup 1-3

Preinstallation Checklist

After you unpack your system, display or ASCII terminal, and optional devices, make
sure you have the following items:

Ø System and power cord
Ø ASCII terminal (or keyboard, keyboard cable, display, display cable, and

display power cord)

Ø Mouse (if using display and keyboard)
Ø Other publications and media (for example, CD-ROM) that came with the

system

Ø Options you want to install

Contact your authorized reseller or marketing representative if any items are missing
or damaged.

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Connecting the Cables

1. If you are using a keyboard, attach the keyboard cable to the keyboard
connector ( ).

2. If you are installing a mouse or other pointing device, connect that cable to the
mouse connector (

3. If you are using a display, attach the display to the display connector on the back
of the display adapter in one of the expansion slots. See the

Machine

4. If you are using an ASCII terminal, connect the terminal to serial port 1 (

5. Connect the display or ASCII terminal power cord to the display or ASCII
terminal.

6. Attach adapter cables to any adapters installed in the expansion slots. See the

document for information on preinstalled adapters.

About Your Machine

more instructions on adapter cabling, see the documentation that came with your
adapter, or to the

Multiple Bus Systems

7. Make sure the system's power is turned off.

).

About Your

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document for information on preinstalled adapters. For

IBM RS/6000 Adapter, Device, and Cable Information for

.

8. Connect the system connector power cord to the power connector.

these connections,

into properly grounded electrical outlets.

then plug the display power cord and the system power cord

Secure all

Chapter 1. System Startup 1-5

Starting the System

1. Open the door. If the diskette drive contains packing material or a diskette,
remove it from the drive.

2. Remove the extra key and ID tag that is taped inside the door and store them in
a secure place.

3. Turn on all external devices, such as printers, plotters, or modems.

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4. Press the Power On switch.

5. Check your display or ASCII terminal for configuration information displayed as
the

power-on self-test (POST)

begins. The system beeps once to indicate it is

working properly.
If no operating system is installed, you are prompted to select the operating

system installation device.

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Finishing the Installation

Important

 Be sure to maintain at least 51 mm (2 in.) of space on all sides of the system

to allow the system's cooling system to work properly. Blocking the air vents
can cause overheating, which might result in a malfunction or permanent
damage.

Your system hardware is set up, and you are ready to learn about your system and
make backup copies of important software. The order in which you do these tasks is
up to you. Use the following checklist as a guide.

Ø Record your identification numbers

Your system has important identification information that you might need if you
have it serviced. Appendix A, “System Records” on page A-1 shows where to
find these numbers, and provides space to record and retain this information.

Ø Install options

If you decided earlier to delay installing your options, you might want to
complete these installations now. See Chapter 5, “Installing Options” on
page 5-1 for handling and installation instructions.

Ø Install the Operating System

If AIX is preinstalled in your system unit, or if you plan to install AIX yourself,
refer to the Quick Installation and Startup Guide for instructions.

Some options that you might install come with a diskette that contains device
drivers, configuration files, or test programs. To install these files (after your
operating system is installed), follow the instructions that come with the
diskettes.

Ø Install application programs

To install application programs, follow the instructions supplied with each
application program.

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Chapter 2. Using the System Unit

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. Press the Power On switch.

When you press the Power On switch, 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.

3. If the Power On light does not come on and there is no indication of power when
you press the Power On switch, ensure that the power cord, located at the back
of the system unit, is plugged into a grounded electrical outlet. If this does not
solve the problem, go to Chapter 9, “Hardware Problem Determination” on
page 9-1. If the LED is not flashing and OK is not displayed in the display, go to
the section on running the diagnostics.

Stopping the System Unit

Attention: When using the shutdown procedure for your system, enter the correct

command before you stop the system unit. Failure to do so may result in the loss of

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data. If you need information on the shutdown procedure for your operating system,
see your operating system documentation.

1. Before stopping the system unit, you must first perform a shutdown procedure of
the operating system to prevent the loss of data.

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

3. The system unit is powered down by the shut down procedure.

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Reading the Operator Panel Display

The operator panel display is used to:

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

During power-on self-test (POST), 4 characters display indicating the progress of the
testing. If an error is detected that requires attention, the system unit halts and an 8
digit number displays in the operator panel display to identify the error.

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Using the Keyboards

There are several keyboards available for the system unit. The keyboards have
various keys that enter data and control the cursor location. The keyboards can be
engraved for the languages of different countries.

The functions of each keyboard depend on the software used. The character sets for
the keyboards are contained and explained in the information for your operating
system.

The keyboard is divided into four sections:

 Function keys are multipurpose keys and their function is controlled by the

operating system.

 Typewriter keys are similar to a standard typewriter. Their function is controlled

by the software.

 Control keys move the cursor on the screen and do programmed control

functions. The movement and functions depend upon the application used.

 Numeric keypad is arranged like a calculator to help when typing numbers.

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