IBM 9006-22C, 5104-22C, 9006-22P Installing And Configuring
Power Systems
Installing and conguring the IBM Power
System LC922 (9006-22P)
IBM
Note
Before using this information and the product it supports, read the information in “Safety notices” on
page v, “Notices” on page 123, the IBM Systems Safety Notices manual, G229-9054, and the IBM
Environmental Notices and User Guide, Z125–5823.
This edition applies to IBM® Power Systems servers that contain the POWER9™ processor and to all associated models.
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Contents
Safety notices........................................................................................................v
Installing and conguring the system.....................................................................1
Installing the system....................................................................................................................................1
Prerequisites for installing the rack-mounted system.......................................................................... 1
Completing inventory for your system...................................................................................................1
Determining and marking the location in the rack for the system........................................................2
Attaching the rails to the rack and to the system..................................................................................4
Installing the system into the rack and connecting and routing power cables.................................... 7
Completing server setup........................................................................................................................ 8
Installing drives............................................................................................................................................9
Drive installation options for the 9006-22P system............................................................................. 9
Installing a front drive..........................................................................................................................13
Installing a rear drive........................................................................................................................... 19
Installing a drive on module.................................................................................................................24
Installing memory......................................................................................................................................26
Placement rules for memory in the 9006-12P or 9006-22P system.................................................26
Installing memory in the 9006-22P system........................................................................................28
Installing a PCIe adapter...........................................................................................................................30
PCIe adapter placement rules and slot priorities for the 9006-22P system..................................... 30
PCIe adapters by FC for the 9006-22P............................................................................................... 35
Installing a PCIe adapter in the 9006-22P system.............................................................................89
Common procedures for servicing or installing features in the 5104-22C,
9006-22C, or 9006-22P system........................................................................ 99
Before you begin servicing........................................................................................................................ 99
Identifying the 5104-22C, 9006-12P, 9006-22C, or 9006-22P system that contains the part to
replace................................................................................................................................................ 102
LEDs on the 5104-22C, 9006-22C, or 9006-22P system................................................................ 102
Identifying the 5104-22C, 9006-12P, 9006-22C, or 9006-22P that needs servicing................... 104
Preparing the system to remove and replace internal parts.................................................................. 105
Preparing the system for operation.........................................................................................................107
Starting and stopping the system........................................................................................................... 108
Starting the 5104-22C, 9006-12P, 9006-22C, or 9006-22P system .............................................108
Stopping the 5104-22C, 9006-12P, 9006-22C, or 9006-22P system............................................110
Drive commands for 5104-22C, 9006-12P, 9006-22C, or 9006-22P..................................................111
arcconf commands.............................................................................................................................111
StorCLI commands.............................................................................................................................111
sas3ircu commands...........................................................................................................................113
NVMe commands............................................................................................................................... 113
Sensor readings GUI display................................................................................................................... 114
Removing and replacing covers.............................................................................................................. 115
Removing the service access cover...................................................................................................115
Installing the service access cover....................................................................................................116
Service and operating positions..............................................................................................................117
Placing an 5104-22C, 9006-22C, or 9006-22P system into the service position...........................117
Placing an 5104-22C, 9006-22C, or 9006-22P system into the operating position.......................118
Power cords for the 5104-22C, 9006-22C, or 9006-22P system......................................................... 119
Disconnecting the power cords......................................................................................................... 119
Connecting the power cords..............................................................................................................120
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Notices..............................................................................................................123
Accessibility features for IBM Power Systems servers.......................................................................... 124
Privacy policy considerations .................................................................................................................125
Trademarks..............................................................................................................................................125
Electronic emission notices.....................................................................................................................126
Class A Notices...................................................................................................................................126
Class B Notices...................................................................................................................................129
Terms and conditions.............................................................................................................................. 132
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Safety notices
Safety notices may be printed throughout this guide:
• DANGER notices call attention to a situation that is potentially lethal or extremely hazardous to people.
• CAUTION notices call attention to a situation that is potentially hazardous to people because of some
existing condition.
• Attention notices call attention to the possibility of damage to a program, device, system, or data.
World Trade safety information
Several countries require the safety information contained in product publications to be presented in their
national languages. If this requirement applies to your country, safety information documentation is
included in the publications package (such as in printed documentation, on DVD, or as part of the product)
shipped with the product. The documentation contains the safety information in your national language
with references to the U.S. English source. Before using a U.S. English publication to install, operate, or
service this product, you must rst become familiar with the related safety information documentation.
You should also refer to the safety information documentation any time you do not clearly understand any
safety information in the U.S. English publications.
Replacement or additional copies of safety information documentation can be obtained by calling the IBM
Hotline at 1-800-300-8751.
German safety information
Das Produkt ist nicht für den Einsatz an Bildschirmarbeitsplätzen im Sinne § 2 der
Bildschirmarbeitsverordnung geeignet.
Laser safety information
IBM servers can use I/O cards or features that are ber-optic based and that utilize lasers or LEDs.
Laser compliance
IBM servers may be installed inside or outside of an IT equipment rack.
DANGER:
Electrical voltage and current from power, telephone, and communication cables are hazardous. To
avoid a shock hazard:
• If IBM supplied the power cord(s), connect power to this unit only with the IBM provided power
cord. Do not use the IBM provided power cord for any other product.
• Do not open or service any power supply assembly.
• Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconguration
of this product during an electrical storm.
• The product might be equipped with multiple power cords. To remove all hazardous voltages,
disconnect all power cords.
– For AC power, disconnect all power cords from their AC power source.
– For racks with a DC power distribution panel (PDP), disconnect the customer’s DC power
• When connecting power to the product ensure all power cables are properly connected.
When working on or around the system, observe the following precautions:
source to the PDP.
– For racks with AC power, connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical
outlet. Ensure that the outlet supplies proper voltage and phase rotation according to the
system rating plate.
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– For racks with a DC power distribution panel (PDP), connect the customer’s DC power source
to the PDP. Ensure that the proper polarity is used when attaching the DC power and DC power
return wiring.
• Connect any equipment that will be attached to this product to properly wired outlets.
• When possible, use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal cables.
• Never turn on any equipment when there is evidence of re, water, or structural damage.
• Do not attempt to switch on power to the machine until all possible unsafe conditions are
corrected.
• Assume that an electrical safety hazard is present. Perform all continuity, grounding, and power
checks specied during the subsystem installation procedures to ensure that the machine meets
safety requirements.
• Do not continue with the inspection if any unsafe conditions are present.
• Before you open the device covers, unless instructed otherwise in the installation and
conguration procedures: Disconnect the attached AC power cords, turn off the applicable circuit
breakers located in the rack power distribution panel (PDP), and disconnect any
telecommunications systems, networks, and modems.
DANGER:
• Connect and disconnect cables as described in the following procedures when installing,
moving, or opening covers on this product or attached devices.
To Disconnect:
1. Turn off everything (unless instructed otherwise).
2. For AC power, remove the power cords from the outlets.
3. For racks with a DC power distribution panel (PDP), turn off the circuit breakers located in the
PDP and remove the power from the Customer's DC power source.
4. Remove the signal cables from the connectors.
5. Remove all cables from the devices.
To Connect:
1. Turn off everything (unless instructed otherwise).
2. Attach all cables to the devices.
3. Attach the signal cables to the connectors.
4. For AC power, attach the power cords to the outlets.
5. For racks with a DC power distribution panel (PDP), restore the power from the Customer's
DC power source and turn on the circuit breakers located in the PDP.
6. Turn on the devices.
Sharp edges, corners and joints may be present in and around the system. Use care when
handling equipment to avoid cuts, scrapes and pinching. (D005)
(R001 part 1 of 2):
DANGER:
• Heavy equipment–personal injury or equipment damage might result if mishandled.
• Always lower the leveling pads on the rack cabinet.
• Always install stabilizer brackets on the rack cabinet unless the earthquake option is to be
installed.
• To avoid hazardous conditions due to uneven mechanical loading, always install the heaviest
devices in the bottom of the rack cabinet. Always install servers and optional devices starting
from the bottom of the rack cabinet.
Observe the following precautions when working on or around your IT rack system:
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• Rack-mounted devices are not to be used as shelves or work spaces. Do not place objects on top
of rack-mounted devices. In addition, do not lean on rack mounted devices and do not use them
to stabilize your body position (for example, when working from a ladder).
• Each rack cabinet might have more than one power cord.
– For AC powered racks, be sure to disconnect all power cords in the rack cabinet when directed
to disconnect power during servicing.
– For racks with a DC power distribution panel (PDP), turn off the circuit breaker that controls
the power to the system unit(s), or disconnect the customer’s DC power source, when directed
to disconnect power during servicing.
• Connect all devices installed in a rack cabinet to power devices installed in the same rack
cabinet. Do not plug a power cord from a device installed in one rack cabinet into a power device
installed in a different rack cabinet.
• 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. (R001 part
1 of 2)
(R001 part 2 of 2):
CAUTION:
• Do not install a unit in a rack where the internal rack ambient temperatures will exceed the
manufacturer's recommended ambient temperature for all your rack-mounted devices.
• Do not install a unit in a rack where the air flow is compromised. Ensure that air flow is not
blocked or reduced on any side, front, or back of a unit used for air flow through the unit.
• Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the supply circuit so that
overloading of the circuits does not compromise the supply wiring or overcurrent protection. To
provide the correct power connection to a rack, refer to the rating labels located on the
equipment in the rack to determine the total power requirement of the supply circuit.
• (For sliding drawers.) Do not pull out or install any drawer or feature if the rack stabilizer brackets
are not attached to the rack or if the rack is not bolted to the floor. Do not pull out more than one
drawer at a time. The rack might become unstable if you pull out more than one drawer at a time.
• (For xed drawers.) This drawer is a xed drawer and must not be moved for servicing unless
specied by the manufacturer. Attempting to move the drawer partially or completely out of the
rack might cause the rack to become unstable or cause the drawer to fall out of the rack. (R001
part 2 of 2)
CAUTION:
stability during relocation. Follow these general guidelines whenever you relocate a populated rack
cabinet within a room or building.
• Reduce the weight of the rack cabinet by removing equipment starting at the top of the rack
cabinet. When possible, restore the rack cabinet to the conguration of the rack cabinet as you
received it. If this conguration is not known, you must observe the following precautions:
Removing components from the upper positions in the rack cabinet improves rack
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– Remove all devices in the 32U position (compliance ID RACK-001 or 22U (compliance ID
RR001) and above.
– Ensure that the heaviest devices are installed in the bottom of the rack cabinet.
– Ensure that there are little-to-no empty U-levels between devices installed in the rack cabinet
below the 32U (compliance ID RACK-001 or 22U (compliance ID RR001) level, unless the
received conguration specically allowed it.
• If the rack cabinet you are relocating is part of a suite of rack cabinets, detach the rack cabinet
from the suite.
• If the rack cabinet you are relocating was supplied with removable outriggers they must be
reinstalled before the cabinet is relocated.
• Inspect the route that you plan to take to eliminate potential hazards.
• Verify that the route that you choose can support the weight of the loaded rack cabinet. Refer to
the documentation that comes with your rack cabinet for the weight of a loaded rack cabinet.
• Verify that all door openings are at least 760 x 230 mm (30 x 80 in.).
• Ensure that all devices, shelves, drawers, doors, and cables are secure.
• Ensure that the four leveling pads are raised to their highest position.
• Ensure that there is no stabilizer bracket installed on the rack cabinet during movement.
• Do not use a ramp inclined at more than 10 degrees.
• When the rack cabinet is in the new location, complete the following steps:
– Lower the four leveling pads.
– Install stabilizer brackets on the rack cabinet or in an earthquake environment bolt the rack to
the floor.
– If you removed any devices from the rack cabinet, repopulate the rack cabinet from the lowest
position to the highest position.
• If a long-distance relocation is required, restore the rack cabinet to the conguration of the rack
cabinet as you received it. Pack the rack cabinet in the original packaging material, or equivalent.
Also lower the leveling pads to raise the casters off of the pallet and bolt the rack cabinet to the
pallet.
(L001)
(L002)
(R002)
DANGER:
this label attached. Do not open any cover or barrier that contains this label. (L001)
Hazardous voltage, current, or energy levels are present inside any component that has
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(L003)
or
or
DANGER: Rack-mounted devices are not to be used as shelves or work spaces. Do not place
objects on top of rack-mounted devices. In addition, do not lean on rack-mounted devices and do
not use them to stabilize your body position (for example, when working from a ladder). (L002)
or
or
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(L007)
DANGER: Multiple power cords. The product might be equipped with multiple AC power cords or
multiple DC power cables. To remove all hazardous voltages, disconnect all power cords and
power cables. (L003)
CAUTION:
(L008)
CAUTION:
All lasers are certied 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 certied to be in compliance with IEC 60825 as a class 1 laser
product. Consult the label on each part for laser certication numbers and approval information.
CAUTION:
ROM drive, DVD-RAM drive, or laser module, which are Class 1 laser products. Note the following
information:
• Do not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could result in exposure to
hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable parts inside the device.
• Use of the controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specied
herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure.
A hot surface nearby. (L007)
Hazardous moving parts nearby. (L008)
This product might contain one or more of the following devices: CD-ROM drive, DVD-
(C026)
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CAUTION: 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 ber cable or open receptacle. Although shining light into one end and looking
into the other end of a disconnected optical ber to verify the continuity of optic bers may not
injure the eye, this procedure is potentially dangerous. Therefore, verifying the continuity of optical
bers by shining light into one end and looking at the other end is not recommended. To verify
continuity of a ber optic cable, use an optical light source and power meter. (C027)
CAUTION: This product contains a Class 1M laser. Do not view directly with optical instruments.
(C028)
CAUTION: Some laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser diode. Note the
following information:
• Laser radiation when open.
• Do not stare into the beam, do not view directly with optical instruments, and avoid direct
exposure to the beam. (C030)
(C030)
CAUTION: The battery contains lithium. To avoid possible explosion, do not burn or charge the
battery.
Do Not:
• Throw or immerse into water
• Heat to more than 100 degrees C (212 degrees F)
• Repair or disassemble
Exchange only with the IBM-approved part. Recycle or discard the battery as instructed by local
regulations. In the United States, IBM has a process for the collection of this battery. For
information, call 1-800-426-4333. Have the IBM part number for the battery unit available when
you call. (C003)
CAUTION: Regarding IBM provided VENDOR LIFT TOOL:
• Operation of LIFT TOOL by authorized personnel only.
• LIFT TOOL intended for use to assist, lift, install, remove units (load) up into rack elevations. It is
not to be used loaded transporting over major ramps nor as a replacement for such designated
tools like pallet jacks, walkies, fork trucks and such related relocation practices. When this is not
practicable, specially trained persons or services must be used (for instance, riggers or movers).
• Read and completely understand the contents of LIFT TOOL operator's manual before using.
Failure to read, understand, obey safety rules, and follow instructions may result in property
damage and/or personal injury. If there are questions, contact the vendor's service and support.
Local paper manual must remain with machine in provided storage sleeve area. Latest revision
manual available on vendor's web site.
• Test verify stabilizer brake function before each use. Do not over-force moving or rolling the LIFT
TOOL with stabilizer brake engaged.
• Do not raise, lower or slide platform load shelf unless stabilizer (brake pedal jack) is fully
engaged. Keep stabilizer brake engaged when not in use or motion.
• Do not move LIFT TOOL while platform is raised, except for minor positioning.
• Do not exceed rated load capacity. See LOAD CAPACITY CHART regarding maximum loads at
center versus edge of extended platform.
• Only raise load if properly centered on platform. Do not place more than 200 lb (91 kg) on edge
of sliding platform shelf also considering the load's center of mass/gravity (CoG).
• Do not corner load the platforms, tilt riser, angled unit install wedge or other such accessory
options. Secure such platforms -- riser tilt, wedge, etc options to main lift shelf or forks in all four
(4x or all other provisioned mounting) locations with provided hardware only, prior to use. Load
objects are designed to slide on/off smooth platforms without appreciable force, so take care not
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to push or lean. Keep riser tilt [adjustable angling platform] option flat at all times except for nal
minor angle adjustment when needed.
• Do not stand under overhanging load.
• Do not use on uneven surface, incline or decline (major ramps).
• Do not stack loads.
• Do not operate while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
• Do not support ladder against LIFT TOOL (unless the specic allowance is provided for one
following qualied procedures for working at elevations with this TOOL).
• Tipping hazard. Do not push or lean against load with raised platform.
• Do not use as a personnel lifting platform or step. No riders.
• Do not stand on any part of lift. Not a step.
• Do not climb on mast.
• Do not operate a damaged or malfunctioning LIFT TOOL machine.
• Crush and pinch point hazard below platform. Only lower load in areas clear of personnel and
obstructions. Keep hands and feet clear during operation.
• No Forks. Never lift or move bare LIFT TOOL MACHINE with pallet truck, jack or fork lift.
• Mast extends higher than platform. Be aware of ceiling height, cable trays, sprinklers, lights, and
other overhead objects.
• Do not leave LIFT TOOL machine unattended with an elevated load.
• Watch and keep hands, ngers, and clothing clear when equipment is in motion.
• Turn Winch with hand power only. If winch handle cannot be cranked easily with one hand, it is
probably over-loaded. Do not continue to turn winch past top or bottom of platform travel.
Excessive unwinding will detach handle and damage cable. Always hold handle when lowering,
unwinding. Always assure self that winch is holding load before releasing winch handle.
• A winch accident could cause serious injury. Not for moving humans. Make certain clicking sound
is heard as the equipment is being raised. Be sure winch is locked in position before releasing
handle. Read instruction page before operating this winch. Never allow winch to unwind freely.
Freewheeling will cause uneven cable wrapping around winch drum, damage cable, and may
cause serious injury.
• This TOOL must be maintained correctly for IBM Service personnel to use it. IBM shall inspect
condition and verify maintenance history before operation. Personnel reserve the right not to use
TOOL if inadequate. (C048)
Power and cabling information for NEBS (Network Equipment-Building System) GR-1089-CORE
The following comments apply to the IBM servers that have been designated as conforming to NEBS
(Network Equipment-Building System) GR-1089-CORE:
The equipment is suitable for installation in the following:
• Network telecommunications facilities
• Locations where the NEC (National Electrical Code) applies
The intrabuilding ports of this equipment are suitable for connection to intrabuilding or unexposed wiring
or cabling only. The intrabuilding ports of this equipment must not be metallically connected to the
interfaces that connect to the OSP (outside plant) or its wiring. These interfaces are designed for use as
intrabuilding interfaces only (Type 2 or Type 4 ports as described in GR-1089-CORE) and require isolation
from the exposed OSP cabling. The addition of primary protectors is not sufcient protection to connect
these interfaces metallically to OSP wiring.
Note: All Ethernet cables must be shielded and grounded at both ends.
The ac-powered system does not require the use of an external surge protection device (SPD).
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The dc-powered system employs an isolated DC return (DC-I) design. The DC battery return terminal shall
not be connected to the chassis or frame ground.
The dc-powered system is intended to be installed in a common bonding network (CBN) as described in
GR-1089-CORE.
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Installing and conguring your system and system
features
Use this information to install and congure IBM Power® System LC922 (9006-22P) and to install
customer-installable hardware features. This information also provides removal and replacement
procedures for customer-replaceable hardware features, such as memory modules or fans.
Note: See the International Information Bulletin for Customers - Installation of IBM Machines
(Publication number: SC27-6601-00) that is available from the IBM Publications Center (http://
www-05.ibm.com/e-business/linkweb/publications/servlet/pbi.wss). This bulletin provides a list of the
key IBM system installation activities and a list of activities that might be billable.
Installing the system
Learn how to install, cable, and set up the system.
Prerequisites for installing the rack-mounted system
Use the information to understand the prerequisites that are required for installing the system.
About this task
You might need to read the following documents before you begin to install the server:
• The latest version of this document is maintained online, see Installing the IBM Power System
www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/POWER9/p9eip/p9eip22c_install_kickoff.htm).
• To plan your server installation, see Planning for the system (http://www.ibm.com/support/
knowledgecenter/POWER9/p9ia4/p9ia4_90x_kickoff.htm).
Procedure
Ensure that you have the following items before starting your installation:
• Phillips screwdriver
• Flat-head screwdriver
• Box cutter
• Electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap
• Rack with two Electronic Industries Association (EIA) units (2U) of space
Completing inventory for your system
Use this information to complete inventory for your system.
Procedure
1. Verify that you received all the boxes you ordered.
2. Unpack the server components as needed.
3. Complete a parts inventory before you install each server component by following these steps:
(http://
a. Locate the inventory list for your server.
b. Ensure that you received all the parts that you ordered.
Note: Your order information is included with your product. You can also obtain the order
information from your marketing representative or the IBM Business Partner.
If you have incorrect, missing, or damaged parts, consult any of the following resources:
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• Your IBM reseller.
• IBM Rochester manufacturing automated information line at 1-800-300-8751 (United States
only).
• The Directory of worldwide contacts website http://www.ibm.com/planetwide. Select your
location to view the service and support contact information.
Determining and marking the location in the rack for the 5104-22C, 9006-22C, or
9006-22P system
You might need to determine where to install the system unit into the rack.
Procedure
1. Read the Rack safety notices
p9hbf_racksafety.htm).
2. Determine where to place the system unit in the rack. As you plan for installing the system unit in a
rack, consider the following information:
• Organize larger and heavier units into the lower part of the rack.
• Plan to install system units into the lower part of the rack rst.
• Record the Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA) locations in your plan.
Note: The server is two EIA units high. An EIA unit is 44.55 mm (1.75 in.) in height. The rack contains
three mounting holes for each EIA unit of height. This system unit, therefore, is 89 mm (3.5 in.) high
and covers six mounting holes in the rack.
(http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/POWER9/p9hbf/
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3. If necessary, remove the ller panels to allow access to the inside of the rack enclosure where you
plan to place the system unit, as shown in Figure 1 on page 4.
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Figure 1. Removing the ller panels
4. Determine to place the system in the rack. Record the EIA location.
5. Facing the front of the rack and working from the right side, use tape, a marker, or pencil to mark the
lower hole of each EIA unit.
6. Repeat step “5” on page 4 for the corresponding holes located on the left side of the rack.
7. Go to the rear of the rack.
8. On the right side, nd the EIA unit that corresponds to the bottom EIA unit marked on the front of the
rack.
9. Mark the bottom EIA unit.
10. Mark the corresponding holes on the left side of the rack.
Attaching the rails to the rack and to the 5104-22C, 9006-22C, or 9006-22P system
You must install the rails onto the chassis and into the rack. Use this procedure to complete this task.
About this task
Attention:
have the correct rails and ttings for your rack. If your rack has square support flange holes or
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To avoid rail failure and potential danger to yourself and to the unit, ensure that you
screw-thread support flange holes, ensure that the rails and ttings match the support flange
holes that are used on your rack. Do not install mismatched hardware by using washers or spacers.
If you do not have the correct rails and ttings for your rack, contact your IBM reseller.
Note: The system requires 2 EIA rack units (2U) of space.
Procedure
1. If you are installing the system into a rack that has round holes, you must install hardware onto the
rails. The four hole adapters in the rail kit allow the rails to be attached to racks with round holes on
the flanges. To install the hole adapters, complete the following tasks:
a. Attach the adapters to the rails. The adapters slide and snap into place on the rail.
Note: Each adapter is marked with either an A or a B. For the left rail, the A bracket should be in
front, and the B bracket should be in back. For the right rail, the B bracket should be in front, and
the A bracket should be in back.
b. Remove the screw from each adapter.
c. Continue with step “5” on page 7.
2. Select the appropriate EIA location unit number for the rails. Each EIA location contains three holes
for mounting hardware.
3. Each rail has two parts. Before you install the rails into the rack, you must separate them. To separate
the rails, extend the inner rail (A) and press the locking tab on the inner rail (B). Separate the inner
rail from the outer rail (C). Complete this task for each rail.
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4. Attach the inner rails to the system chassis. To attach the inner rails to the system chassis, complete
the following tasks:
Note: Each inner rail is marked with either an L or an R, which designates the left inner rail and the
right inner rail. The front of the system is also marked L or an R behind each handle.
a. On the right side of the system, align the metal tabs on the system chassis with the holes on the
inner chassis slide rail (A). Slide the chassis slide rail toward the front of the rack (B) until the
chassis slide rail clicks into place. Secure the inner chassis slide rail to the system chassis by using
two screws (C).
b. Repeat this step for the left chassis slide rail.
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5. Move to the front of the rack. Align the left rack rail inside the rack cabinet by resting the rail bracket
hooks on the rack flange holes that you previously marked. The rail hooks are located in the flange
hole in the middle of each EIA rack unit.
6. With the rail bracket hooks resting on the rack flange holes, press down on the rack rails until the rail
pins click into place.
7. Repeat these steps for the right rack rail.
8. Move to the rear of the rack. Extend the left rack rail inside the rack cabinet until it hooks the rack
flange holes that you previously marked.
9. Press down on the rack rails until the rail pins click into place.
10. Repeat these steps for the right rack rail.
11. Move to the front of the rack. Secure the rails to the rack by fastening one screw through each hole in
each rail and through the EIA support flange.
Installing the 5104-22C, 9006-22C, or 9006-22P system into the rack and connecting and
routing power cables
After you install the system onto the rails in the rack, connect and route power cables.
About this task
Note: This system requires three people to install the system into the rack.
Procedure
1. Remove the protective plastic lm from the top of the system chassis.
2. Move to the front of the rack.
3. Extend each rail until it clicks into the extended position.
4. Using three people, lift the system and align the system chassis rails on each side of the chassis with
the rack slide rails.
5. While one person is supporting the weight of the system, have the second person gently push the
system into the rack, until you hear each slide rail click into place.
6. Simultaneously depress the slide rail latches on each side of the slide rail and push the system
toward the rear of the rack until the system clicks into place.
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7. Secure the system to the rack by screwing a screw through the handles on each side of the front of
the system chassis.
8. Plug the power cords into the power supplies.
9. Attach all cables to the rear of the server.
Figure 2. Rear ports
Table 1. Input and output ports
Identier Description
1 USB 2.0 used for keyboard and mouse.
Certain USB drives might be too wide to t
properly into the USB ports on the rear of the
system. Test the t of your USB drive before
proceeding.
2 Ethernet Intelligent Platform Management
Interface (IPMI)
3 Serial IPMI
4 Video Graphics Array (VGA) used for monitor.
Only the 1024 x 768 at 60 Hz VGA setting is
supported. Only up to a 3-meter cable is
supported. Only text-based capability is
supported.
10. Plug the system power cords and the power cords for any other attached devices into the alternating
current (AC) power source.
11. Press and hold the power button until the system begins the power-on sequence.
12. Continue with “Completing server setup” on page 8.
Completing server setup
Learn how to set up your server.
Procedure
1. Connect your server to a VGA terminal and keyboard or a console.
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Only the 1024x768 at 60 Hz VGA setting is supported. Only up to a 3 meter cable is supported.
2. Go to Getting xes (http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/POWER9/p9ei8/
p9ei8_xes_kickoff.htm) and update the system rmware with the most recent level of rmware.
3. You can receive important technical information and updates for specic IBM Support tools and
resources by subscribing to receive updates. To subscribe to receive updates, complete the following
steps:
a. Go to the IBM Support Portal.
b. Log in by using your IBM ID and password and click Sign in.
c. Click Support notications.
d. Click Browse for a product.
e. Select Power > Firmware, nd your machine type and model and click Subscribe.
f. Exit the Browse for a product screen.
g. Click Delivery preferences to set email preferences and click Submit.
h. Click Edit to select the types of documentation updates that you want to receive and click Submit.
4. You can install the Linux operating system on bare metal systems, or on non-virtualized systems. For
these systems, the operating system runs directly on the Open Power Abstraction Layer (OPAL)
rmware.
For more information about installing the Linux operating system on bare-metal systems, see
Installing Linux on bare-metal systems
liabw/liabwkickoff.htm).
(http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/linuxonibm/
Installing storage drives in the 9006-22P system
Learn how to install storage drives in the IBM Power System LC922 (9006-22P) system.
About this task
You can install the following types of drives in the system:
• SATA drives connected to the SATA controller ports on the system backplane
• Disk on module (DOM) drives
• SAS drives connected to a SAS RAID adapter
• NVMe drives connected to an NVMe adapter
• 3.5-inch drives
• 2.5-inch drives by using an adapter
Drive installation options for the 9006-22P system
Find information about the drive installation options for the IBM Power System LC922 (9006-22P)
system.
Note: The ambient temperature must not be more than 35°C (95°F).
Table 2 on page 10 shows the allowed combinations of front SAS, SATA, and NVMe drives with the
standard drive backplane. Table 3 on page 11 shows the allowed combinations of front SAS, SATA, and
NVMe drives with the enhanced LSI drive backplane.
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Table 2. Number of allowed front SAS, SATA, and NVMe drives with the standard drive backplane
Integrated
controller
0 NVMe drives 4 NVMe drives 0 NVMe drives 2 NVMe drives 4 NVMe drives
SAS/SATA drives SAS/SATA drives Four drives to
12 8 12 10 8
Figure 3 on page
10
Integrated
controller
NVMe adapter SAS/SATA adapter SAS/SATA adapter
Figure 4 on page
10
Integrated
controller
integrated
controller;
eight drives to SAS/
SATA adapter
Figure 5 on page
11
Integrated
controller
and NVMe adapter
Two drives to
integrated
controller;
eight drives to SAS/
SATA adapter
-
SAS/SATA adapter
and NVMe adapter
Eight drives to SAS/
SATA adapter
Figure 3. Up to 12 SAS or SATA drives, and up to two DOMs
Figure 4. Up to 8 SAS or SATA drives, or a mix of SAS HDDs and SATA SSDs (eight drives total), four NVMe
drives attached to an NVMe adapter, and up to two DOMs
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Figure 5. Up to eight SAS or SATA drives attached to a SAS/SATA adapter, up to four SAS or SATA drives
attached to integrated controller, and up to two DOMs
Table 3. Number of allowed front SAS/SATA drives with enhanced LSI drive backplane. The enhanced LSI drive
backplane requires a SAS/SATA adapter.
0 NVMe drives 2 NVMe drives and an NVMe
adaptor
12 10 8
Figure 6 on page 11 Figure 7 on page 11 Figure 8 on page 12
Figure 6. Up to 12 SAS or SATA drives, or a mix of SAS HDDs and SATA SSDs (12 drives total), SAS/SATA
adapter, and up to two DOMs
4 NVMe drives and an NVMe
adaptor
Figure 7. Up to 10 SAS or SATA drives, or a mix of SAS HDDs and SATA SSDs (10 drives total), SAS/SATA
adapter, two NVMe drives attached to an NVMe adapter, and up to two DOMs
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Figure 8. Up to eight SAS or SATA drives, or a mix of SAS HDDs and SATA SSDs (eight drives total), SAS/
SATA adapter, four NVMe drives attached to an NVMe adapter, and up to two DOMs
SATA Drives
The 9006-22C system with direct attach drive backplane can support up to 12 SATA drives. The drives are
directly connected to the SATA ports and to the controller on the system backplane. The SATA drives can
be installed into the front drive bay locations. SATA drive cables connect the disk drive backplane to the
SATA sockets on the system backplane.
You can plug SATA drive on module (DOM) drives directly into the system backplane. Use the two orange
SATA connectors. You can use up to two SATA DOM drives.
Figure 9 on page 12 shows the port to drive bay mapping for the disk drive backplane.
A
Maps to mini-SAS drive connector 1 and supports the indicated drive bays 0 through 3.
B
Maps to mini-SAS drive connector 2 and supports the indicated drive bays 0 through 3.
C
Maps to mini-SAS drive connector 3 and supports the indicated drive bays 0 through 3.
Figure 9. Port to drive bay mapping
SAS Drives
With the direct attach drive backplane and by using the system backplane controllers, the system can
support up to eight SATA/SAS drives with a maximum of four SATA drives. There are two SAS cables that
connect the disk drive backplane to the system backplane.
With the direct attach drive backplane and by using SAS/SATA RAID adapters, the system can support up
to twelve front SATA/SAS drives. If you are installing a RAID adapter, use three SAS cables to connect the
SAS ports on the PCIe adapter card to the SAS ports on the disk drive backplane.
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NVMe Enabled System and Drives
When the system has the NVMe drive backplane, the system supports both SATA/SAS and NVMe drives.
You can install up to twelve SATA/SAS drives using a SATA/SAS adapter. To support NVMe drives, you need
an NVMe adapter.
Four NVMe cables connect the disk drive backplane to the NVMe storage adapter.
The rst two NVMe drives must be plugged into drive locations 9 and 10 as shown in Figure 10 on page
13. The second two NVMe drives must be plugged into locations 11 and 12.
NVMe drives are supported only on host operating systems. NVMe drives are not supported by guest
operating systems. On systems with RHEL 7.3 or later, or Ubuntu 16.04 or later, NVMe drives can be used
as bootable drives. Port 1 of the internal NVMe host bus adapter must be plugged into NVMe port 1 on the
disk drive backplane.
Figure 10. NVMe drives go in locations 9 through 12
.
Installing a front disk drive in the 9006-22P system
Learn how to install a disk drive in the front of the IBM Power System LC922 (9006-22P) system.
Before you begin
You can install SATA and SAS front drives with the system powered on and running.
When installing NVMe drives, the system needs to be powered down; for instructions, see “Stopping the
5104-22C, 9006-12P, 9006-22C, or 9006-22P system” on page 110.
About this task
Note: The ambient temperature must not be more than 35°C (95°F).
Procedure
1. Attach the electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap.
The ESD wrist strap must be connected to an unpainted metal surface until the service procedure is
completed, and if applicable, until the service access cover is replaced.
Attention:
• Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap to the front ESD jack, to the rear ESD jack,
or to an unpainted metal surface of your hardware to prevent the electrostatic discharge
from damaging your hardware.
• When you use an ESD wrist strap, follow all electrical safety procedures. An ESD wrist strap
is used for static control. It does not increase or decrease your risk of receiving electric
shock when using or working on electrical equipment.
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• If you do not have an ESD wrist strap, just prior to removing the product from ESD packaging
and installing or replacing hardware, touch an unpainted metal surface of the system for a
minimum of 5 seconds. If at any point in this service process you move away from the
system, it is important to again discharge yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface
for at least 5 seconds before you continue with the service process.
2. Unlock the drive bay handle (B) by pushing in the handle release (A) as shown in the following gure.
The handle (B) snaps out towards you. If the handle does not snap out all the way, the drive does not
slide out of the system.
Figure 11. Removing a front drive
3. If you are installing more than one drive, remove those drive trays.
4. For 3.5-inch drives, remove the plastic ller from the carrier. For 2.5-inch drives in a 3.5-inch
opening, a 2.5-inch tool-less drive carrier exists.
5. Install a drive into the tray.
Orient the drive such that the connectors are pointing to the rear of the drive.
• A 3.5-inch drive lls the tray, as shown in Figure 12 on page 15. Fasten the drive to the sides of
the tray with four screws (two screws on each side).
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Figure 12. Mounting the 3.5-inch drive in the tray
• A 2.5-inch drive slides into the rear of the tool-less drive carrier.
a. Turn the tray upside down as shown in Figure 13 on page 16.
b. Open the retention spring (B) as shown in Figure 14 on page 17.
c. Place the 2.5-inch drive (A) into the tray, aligning the pins with the screw holes in the drive.
d. When the pins are aligned, close the retention spring, allowing the pins to secure the drive in
the tray.
e. Turn the tray right side up.
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Figure 13. Turning the 2.5-inch tray upside-down
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