Before using this information and the product it supports, read the information in “Safety Notices” on page vii,
Appendix B, “Environmental Notices”, on page 65, and Appendix C, “Notices”, on page 67.
A reader’s comment form is provided at the back of this publication. If the form has been removed, address
comments to Information Development, Department H6DS-905-6C006, 11501 Burnet Road, Austin, Texas
78758-3493. To send comments electronically, use this commercial internet address: aix6kpub@austin.ibm.com. Any
information that you supply may be used without incurring any obligation to you.
Appendix F. Firmware Updates ...........................77
Determining the Level of Firmware on the System ....................77
System Firmware Update Using a Locally Available Image .................77
Index .....................................79
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Safety Notices
A danger notice indicates the presence of a hazard that has the potential of causing death or serious
personal injury. Danger notices appear on the following pages:
v vii
v 3
v 38
A caution notice indicates the presence of a hazard that has the potential of causing moderate or minor
personal injury. Caution notices appear on the following pages:
v vii
v ix
v 3
v 5
v 12
v 23
v 59
Note: For a translation of these notices, see System Unit Safety Information, order number SA23-2652.
Electrical Safety
Observe the following safety instructions any time you are connecting or disconnecting devices attached to
the workstation.
DANGER
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.
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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 all power cables from the electrical outlet before
relocating the system.
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Laser Safety Information
CAUTION:
This product may contain a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or laser module on a PCI card, which are class 1
laser products.
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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 IntelliStation POWER 9114 Model 275, specifically how to set up
and cable the system, install and remove options, use the system diagnostics to verify the system
operation, and record your system configuration.
ISO 9000
ISO 9000 registered quality systems were used in the development and manufacturing of this product.
Highlighting
The following highlighting conventions are used in this book:
BoldIdentifies commands, subroutines, keywords, files, structures, directories, and other items
whose names are predefined by the system. Also identifies graphical objects such as buttons,
labels, and icons that the user selects.
ItalicsIdentifies parameters whose actual names or values are to be supplied by the user.
MonospaceIdentifies examples of specific data values, examples of text similar to what you might see
displayed, examples of portions of program code similar to what you might write as a
programmer, messages from the system, or information you should actually type.
Accessing Information
Documentation for the IBM Eserver pSeries is available online. Visit the IBM Eserver pSeries
Information Center at http://publib16.boulder.ibm.com/pseries/en_US/infocenter/base.
v To access the pSeries publications, click Hardware documentation.
v To view information about the accessibility features of Eserver pSeries hardware and the AIX operating
system, click AIX and pSeries accessibility.
References to AIX Operating System
This document may contain references to the AIX operating system. If you are using another operating
system, consult the appropriate documentation for that operating system.
This document may describe hardware features and functions. While the hardware supports them, the
realization of these features and functions depends upon support from the operating system. AIX provides
this support. If you are using another operating system, consult the appropriate documentation for that
operating system regarding support for those features and functions.
Related Publications
The following publications provide additional information about your system unit:
v The IntelliStation POWER 9114 Model 275 User’s Guide, order number SA38-0635, contains
information to help users use the system, use the service aids, and solve minor problems.
v The IntelliStation POWER 9114 Model 275 Service Guide, order number SA38-0636, contains reference
information, maintenance analysis procedures (MAPs), error codes, removal and replacement
procedures, and a parts catalog.
v The RS/6000 Eserver pSeries Diagnostic Information for Multiple Bus Systems, order number
SA38-0509, contains diagnostic information, service request numbers (SRNs), and failing function codes
(FFCs).
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v The RS/6000 Eserver pSeries Adapters, Devices, and Cable Information for Multiple Bus Systems,
order number SA38-0516, contains information about adapters, devices, and cables for your system.
This manual is intended to supplement the service information found in the RS/6000 Eserver pSeriesDiagnostic Information for Multiple Bus Systems.
v The Site and Hardware Planning Guide, order number SA38-0508, contains information to help you plan
your installation.
v The System Unit Safety Information, order number SA23-2652, contains translations of safety
information used throughout this book.
v The PCI Adapter Placement Reference, order number SA38-0538, contains information regarding slot
restrictions for adapters that can be used in this system.
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 AIX 5L
v IBM
v pSeries
v Eserver
Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others.
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Chapter 1. Setting Up the System
To set up your system, follow the procedures in this chapter.
Step 1. Check Your Inventory
IntelliStation POWER 9114 Model 275
h Books, CD-ROM and Other Mediah ″About Your Machine″ Document
h Power Cables (1 standard, 2 optional)h 9-Pin to 25-Pin Serial Converters (2) (optional)
h ASCII Terminal (optional)
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Inventory table continued from the previous page.
h Display, Cable (optional), and Cable Toroid (optional)h Keyboard (optional), Wrist/Palm Rest (optional)
h Mouse (optional)hModel 275
h Power-On Guard
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Step 2. Need Help?
If you encounter difficulties while setting up your system unit, contact your sales representative for
assistance.
Step 3. Read the Safety Notices
Before continuing, read the following safety information. Do not plug any cables into the system unit,
adapters, or electrical outlets until you have reviewed this information. Make sure none of the power cords
are connected before continuing to the next step.
In the system you are about to set up:
v The ac power-interface connector is considered the main power disconnect device.
v This system has redundant power supply capabilities. Meaning your system has the capability of
running two power supplies simultaneously. When instructed to disconnect the power source, ensure
that all power cables have been unplugged.
DANGER
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.
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Chapter 1. Setting Up the System3
Step 4. Check the Power Source
This system can be equipped with two power supplies. When two power supplies are installed, the power
source to the system unit should be provided on two separate power circuits. If the power is supplied this
way, when there is an interruption on one circuit, the system will keep running on the other circuit.
Step 5. Are All of the Internal Options Installed?
These instructions are for systems that have internal options (such as adapters, disk drives, or memory
upgrades) already installed.
If you have internal options that are not installed, install them now. Refer to Chapter 3, “Installing Options”,
on page 23, and then return here.
Step 6. Position the System Unit and Display
Position the system unit and display (optional) at or near their installed location.
Observe the following guidelines when you are positioning the system unit:
v The system unit weighs between 34 kg (75 pounds) and 41 kg (90 pounds). Do not try to lift the system
unit by yourself.
v Displays and ASCII terminals can weigh as much as 35 kg (77 pounds). Use caution when lifting or
moving the display or ASCII terminal.
v Leave enough space around the system unit to safely and easily complete the setup procedures.
v Observe standard ergonomic guidelines while arranging your system unit so that you can work
comfortably and safely. For more information on arranging your workstation, visit the Healthy Computing
Web address at: http://www.pc.ibm.com/us/healthycomputing.
v Be sure to maintain at least 51 mm (2 inches) of space on the sides of the system unit and 152 mm (6
inches) at the rear of the system unit to allow the system unit to cool properly. The front of the system
requires a minimum of 76 mm (3 inches) of space. Blocking the air vents can cause overheating, which
might result in a malfunction or permanent damage to the system unit.
v Place the system unit in a location where it can safely and easily reach any necessary power outlets
and network connections.
v Place the display or ASCII terminal in a stable and sturdy location.
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Step 7. Adjust the Stability Feet
To retract the stability feet, push the tabs down and slide the plates inward. To extend the feet, slide the
plates outward until the retraction tabs are fully visible and snap securely into place.
1 Stability Feet Retraction Tabs (bottom view)
CAUTION:
The system is equipped with stability feet to help ensure that the system unit cannot easily be
tipped over. The stability feet might be either standard non-adjustable feet or an adjustable base
stability foot. Ensure that the stability feet are installed and adjusted to their fully extended
position.
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Step 8. Check Your Display or Console Type
Notes:
1. If you are using an ASCII terminal with a keyboard as the console for this system, and do not have a
graphics display to connect, refer to “Step 12. Connect the Serial Devices, Parallel Devices, and ASCII
Terminal” on page 9.
2. If you are using a graphics display with a keyboard and mouse, continue with “Step 9. Attach the
Display Cable Toroid” on page 6.
If you ordered a graphics display with your system unit, the graphics adapter has been set to use the
highest display resolution and refresh rate available for that display. If you want to:
v Attach another display to your system unit
OR
v Change the default display resolution or refresh rate
after completing the installation steps, refer to the Customer Installable Options Library CD-ROM for the
documentation for your graphics adapter.
As shown in “Step 9. Attach the Display Cable Toroid” on page 6, connect the graphics display cable to the
back of the display and to the graphics adapter connector. Consult the ″About Your Machine″ document for
the locations of installed adapters.
For more information about your display, refer to the documentation included with the display.
Chapter 1. Setting Up the System5
Step 9. Attach the Display Cable Toroid
If the cable for your display does not include a toroid, locate the toroid shipped with your system and
follow the installation instructions included with the toroid.
1 Display Cable Toroid
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Step 10. Connect the Graphics Display
Note: If you are using an ASCII terminal as the console for this system, and do not have a graphics
display to connect, continue with “Step 12. Connect the Serial Devices, Parallel Devices, and ASCII
Terminal” on page 9.
As shown in “Step 9. Attach the Display Cable Toroid” on page 6, connect the graphics display cable to the
back of the display and to the graphics adapter connector. For the locations of installed adapters, consult
the ″About Your Machine″ document.
For more information about your display, refer to the documentation included with the display.
Notes:
1. A PCI 2D graphics adapter or 3D graphics adapter can be installed in any of the six PCI slots.
2. Some displays require an additional cable.
1 Display Cable
Chapter 1. Setting Up the System7
Step 11. Connect the Keyboard and Mouse (When Using a Graphics
Display)
Note: Before doing this step, read and understand “Step 3. Read the Safety Notices” on page 3.
If a wrist or palm rest was included with your keyboard and you want to attach it, refer to the keyboard
documentation for installation instructions.
As shown in the following illustration, connect the keyboard and mouse to the connectors on the rear of
the system unit.
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Step 12. Connect the Serial Devices, Parallel Devices, and ASCII
Terminal
Notes:
1. Before doing this step, read and understand “Step 3. Read the Safety Notices” on page 3.
2. To connect a local ASCII terminal, connect the terminal to the rear serial port by using the 9-pin to
25-pin serial converter cable. The 9-pin to 25-pin serial converter is a customer-purchased option.
3. If you have a remote ASCII terminal, connect it through an external modem to serial connector S1, and
connect a local ASCII terminal to serial connector S2 or serial connector S3.
If you have a local ASCII terminal or a single serial device, connect it to serial connector S1.
You can connect additional serial devices to the two remaining serial ports (S2 and S3) that are located at
the rear of the system.
If you have a parallel device (such as a printer), connect it to the parallel connector.
1 Serial Port 1 Connector
2 Serial Port 2 Connector
3 Serial Port 3 Connector
4 Parallel Connector
Chapter 1. Setting Up the System9
The current usage for the serial port connectors is as follows:
Serial Port NumberLocationExamples of Applicable Usage
Serial Port 1 (S1
Rear)
Serial Port 2 (S2)Rear of the SystemService Processor menus, HACMP, ASCII Terminal for AIX Console,
Serial Port 3 (S3)Rear of the SystemHACMP, UPS (uninterruptible power supply), ASCII Terminal for AIX
Rear of the SystemService Processor menus, Service Agent, PDA system management
applications (interface cable required), ASCII Terminal for AIX
Console, and Modems
and Modems
Console, and Modems
Note: Serial port S1 is never used to run HACMP or to attach a UPS. If you are configuring your system
to run HACMP with a UPS attached, you must connect the HACMP cable to serial port S2 and the
UPS cable to serial port S3. Do not run a UPS connected to serial port S2. If you decide to
disconnect HACMP, you must reset the service processor using the pinhole reset switch before
running another application. The service processor pinhole reset switch is located on the operator
panel.
Step 13. Connect the Adapter Cables
Note: Before doing this step, read and understand “Step 3. Read the Safety Notices” on page 3.
If you are using any optional adapters (such as token ring or 8-port EIA-232), connect the cables to the
appropriate adapter connectors in the PCI slots of your machine. For the locations of installed adapters,
consult the ″About Your Machine″ document.
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Step 14. Are You Using an Ethernet Connection?
If you are unsure whether you are using an Ethernet connection, ask your system administrator. If you are
not using Ethernet or you have already connected your Ethernet to an adapter, continue to “Step 15.
Connect the Power Cables to the System” on page 12.
To connect the Ethernet cable, do the following:
Note: The twisted-pair connector is compatible with the IEEE 802.3 Ethernet network 10/100/1000 Base T
link.
1. Connect the twisted-pair cable to one of two RJ-45 connectors located on the rear of the system
drawer. For RJ-45 connector locations, see the following illustration.
2. The twisted-pair Ethernet cable is now installed. Continue with “Step 15. Connect the Power Cables to
the System” on page 12.
Chapter 1. Setting Up the System11
Step 15. Connect the Power Cables to the System
Plug the power cables into the system, display, and attached devices.
Notes:
1. The system could be equipped with two power supplies. Each power supply needs its own power
cable.
2. If your system is equipped with one power supply, connect the power cable to the power receptacle. A
second power receptacle is present when a second (redundant) power supply has been added to the
system drawer. See the following illustration.
1 Primary Power Supply Cable
2 Redundant Power Supply Cable
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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Step 16. Install the Rear Acoustical Cover
Install the acoustical cover to the rear of the system.
Note: It is important to have the rear acoustical cover installed to suppress excess noise from your
system.
Step 17. Install the Power-On Button Guard
To help prevent accidental power-on or power-off operations, ensure that the power-on button guard is
installed.
Snap the power-on button guard into place securely around the power-on button located on the operator
panel. See the following illustration.
Step 18. Connect the Power Cables to Electrical Outlets
Connect the power source to the system unit.
After 10 to 20 seconds, the system comes up to standby mode. The indicators of standby mode are as
follows:
v The power LED is slowly blinking.
vOK is visible in the operator panel display.
The following illustration shows the operator panel in standby mode with OK visible in the operator panel
display.
1 Operator Panel Display5 Power-On Button
2 Attention LED6 Power-On Button Guard
3 System Reset Button7 Service Processor Reset Switch (Pinhole)
4 Power LED8 Serial Number Label
If your system does not come up to standby mode, check all cables for good connection. If you cannot find
a problem, call your support center for assistance.
Step 19. Your System Hardware is Now Set Up
Arrange your system unit and attached devices so that you can use them comfortably.
If an operating system has been preinstalled in your system, continue to “Step 20. Start Your Model 275”
on page 15.
If you plan to install the operating system now, see the installation instructions provided with your
operating system.
Installation of the operating system can be accomplished in one of the following ways:
v Installed from a CD (if a CD-ROM drive is installed). On the IntelliStation POWER 9114 Model 275, the
CD-ROM drive is a customer-installable option.
v If you are installing the AIX operating system, AIX can be installed from a Network Installation
Management (NIM) server. For information about installing AIX from a NIM server, see the AIX 5LInstallation Guide and Reference, order number SC23-4389. For other software installation, refer to the
documentation provided with the software.
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