IBM eserver pSeries 690 Installation Manual

pSeries 690

Installation Guide

SA38-0587-02

ERserver

IBM

pSeries 690

Installation Guide

SA38-0587-02

ER ser ver

IBM

Third Edition

Before using this information and the product it supports, read the information in “Safety Notices” on page vii,
Appendix B, “Environmental Notices” on page 39, and Appendix C, “Notices” on page 41.

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Contents

Safety Notices........................vii

Electrical Safety .......................vii

Laser Safety Information .....................ix

Laser Compliance ......................ix

Data Integrity and Verification ..................xi

About This Book ......................xiii

ISO 9000 .........................xiii

Online Publications ......................xiii

Highlighting .........................xiii

Related Publications ......................xiii

Trademarks.........................xiv

Chapter 1. Reference Materials ..................1

Documentation Overview .....................2

Chapter 2. Installing the Eserver pSeries 690 .............5

Minimum System Configuration...................5

Multiple System Configurations ...................6

Prerequisites to Installing the pSeries 690 ...............6

Weight Reduction ......................6

Step 1. Unpack the pSeries 690 ..................6

Step 2. Check the Inventory ....................7

Primary Rack Inventory ....................7

Secondary Rack Inventory (If Ordered) ...............7

Step 3. Position and Level the PrimaryRack ..............8

Step 4. Attach and Cable Secondary Rack (If Ordered) ...........9

Connecting Internal Power Cords for the Secondary Rack ........11

Connecting I/O Cables for the Secondary Rack ............12

Connecting the Integrated Battery Feature Power for the Secondary Rack . . . 13

Step 6. Observe this Safety Notice During Installation ...........14

Step 7. Check the Cables and Connect I/O Devices ...........14

Step 8. Verify that the Unit Emergency Power Off (UEPO) Switch is in the

Off

Position .........................15

Computer Room Emergency Power Off (EPO) ............15

Step 9. Check the Outlets and the Power Source ............17

Step 10. Connect and Route the Power Cords to the pSeries 690 .......19

Step 11. Install the Hardware Management Console (HMC) .........20

Position the HMC and Monitor..................20

Connect the Cables .....................20

Connect the External Modem ..................23

Connect the LAN Cable ....................24

Plug in the HMC Power Cords..................24

Step 12. Turn on the IBF Breaker (If Present) .............25

Step 13. Have the Customer Activate the Designated Circuit Breakers .....25

Step 14. Install the Doors ....................25

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Install the Front Door.....................25

Install the Rear Door .....................25

Proceed to Verifying the Hardware Operation..............26

Chapter 3. Verifying the Hardware Operation .............27

Considerations Before Running This Procedure .............27

Power On the System .....................27

HMC Power-On ......................27

Media Subsystem Operator Panel Power-On .............29

Loading the Online Diagnostics in Service Mode ............29

Loading the Standalone Diagnostics from CD-ROM............30

Running System Verification ...................31

Performing Additional System Verification ...............32

Stopping the Diagnostics ....................32

Ensure that the Latest Firmware, HMC Code and Adapter/Drive Microcode are

Installed .........................32

Completing the Installation ....................32

Complete System Records and Installation Procedure ..........33

Refer to the

IBM Hardware Management Console for pSeries Installation and

Operations Guide

to Configure the Network............33

Leave this Document with your Customer ...............33

Appendix A. Communications Statements ..............35

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement ..........35

European Union (EU) Statement ..................35

International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Statement .........36

United Kingdom Telecommunications Safety Requirements .........36

Avis de conformité aux normes du ministère des Communications du Canada . . . 36

Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement .......36

VCCI Statement .......................36

Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Statement - Taiwan ..........37

Radio Protection for Germany ...................37

Appendix B. Environmental Notices ................39

Product Recycling and Disposal ..................39

Environmental Design .....................39

Acoustical Noise Emissions ...................40

Declared Acoustical Noise Emissions ...............40

Appendix C. Notices .....................41

Appendix D. Securing the Rack .................43

Positioning the Rack ......................43

Installing the Frame Kit .....................43

Rack Tie-Down Kits .....................43

Mounting Internal Rack Components ...............45

Determine Your Next Step ...................46

Attach the Rack to a Concrete (Non-Raised) Floor ............48

Attaching the Rack to a Short-Raised or Long-Raised Floor .........52

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Appendix E. Attaching Multiple pSeries 690s to One Hardware Management

Console .........................59

Installing the 8-Port async Adapter .................59

Connect the Serial Cables from the pSeries 690 to the 8-Port async Adapters 60

Installing the 128-Port async Adapter ................61

128-Port async Adapter Line Connectors ..............61

Setting a RAN Node Number ..................62

Configuring the 128-Port async Adapter ..............62

Updating the Device Driver ...................64

Connect the Serial Cables from the pSeries 690 to the 128-Port async Adapters 64

Verify that Installation is Complete by Using the HMC Interface........65

Appendix F. System Records ..................67

Record the Identification Numbers .................67

Record System - Processor, Memory, and I/O Configuration .........69

Verify that All Hardware is Present .................73

Appendix G. Subsystem Positioning and Cabling ...........75

Operator Panel Cable and Diskette Drive Cable to the Media Subsystem (Rear

View) ..........................75

I/O Subsystem Positions, Fully Populated Primary and Secondary Rack (Rear View

Without IBF) ........................76

I/O Subsystem Positions, Fully Populated Primary and Secondary Rack (Rear View

with IBFs).........................77

Placement of Subsystem 4 in a Two-Rack Configuration (Rear View with IBF) . . . 78

I/O Subsystems (1 Through 4 Without IBFs) RIO Cabling to I/O Books .....79

I/O Subsystems (5 and 6) RIO Cabling to the Secondary I/O Book ......80

I/O Subsystems (7 and 8) RIO Cabling to the Third I/O Book ........81

I/O Subsystems (1 through 3 with IBFs) RIO Cabling to I/O Books.......82

RIO Cable to I/O Subsystem (4 through 6) with IBFs Installed ........83

I/O Subsystems (7 and 8) RIO Cabling to the Third I/O Book ........84

Power and SCSI Cables to the Media Subsystem ............85

Hardware Management Console for pSeries (HMC) to the Primary I/O Book . . . 86

Appendix H. Cabling Information .................87

Power Cabling ........................87

RIO Cables and I/O Power Cables .................89

Appendix I. Service Processor Setup and Test ............93

Service Processor Setup Checklist .................93

Testing the Setup .......................94

Testing Call-In .......................94

Testing Call-Out ......................95

Serial Port Configuration ...................95

Appendix J. Removing and Installing the Rack Top Frame ........97

Options for Performing this Procedure ................97

Required Tools ........................98

Removing the Covers .....................99

Side Cover Removal ....................100

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Removing the Rack Top Frame for Clearance Through Doorways ......100

Preparing for Rack Top-Frame Installation for pSeries 690 (Reduced Height

Option) RPQ8A1173.....................107

Installing the Rack Top Frame ..................111

Replacing Covers ......................117

Index ..........................119

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Safety Notices

Attention: When moving or relocating certain configurations of the system, the Bulk

Power Regulators (BPRs) must be removed from the top of the rack (front and rear) to
ensure product stability. Specifically, removal of the top two BPRs in the front and rear
is required in systems that have fewer than 2 I/O drawers in the rack.

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 14

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 viii
v ix
v 14
v 17
v 20

For a translation of the safety notices contained in this book, see the

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 system.

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.

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.

D06

vii

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

C27

DANGER

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

D01

CAUTION:
This unit has more than one power supply cord. Follow procedures for removal
of power from the system when directed.

C28

CAUTION:
Energy hazard, remove power before servicing.

C22

CAUTION:
Energy hazard, remove all jewelry before servicing.

C29

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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.

C30

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.

C25, C26

Preface ix

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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 on how to set up and cable the server, install and
remove options, and verify server operation.

ISO 9000

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

Online Publications

IBM Eserver pSeries publications are available online. To access the online books,
visit our IBM Eserver pSeries Information Center at
http://publib16.boulder.ibm.com/pseries/en_US/infocenter/base. Click Hardware

documentation.

Highlighting

The following highlighting conventions are used in this book:

Bold Identifies 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.

Italics

Identifies parameters whose actual names or values are to be supplied by the
user.

Monospace Identifies 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.

Related Publications

The following publications provide related information:
v The

System Unit Safety Information

, order number SA23-2652, contains translations

of safety information used throughout this book.

v The

IBM Hardware Management Console for pSeries Installation and Operations

Guide

, order number SA38-0590, provides information to system administrators on
how to install and use a Hardware Management Console (HMC) to manage a
system.

v The Eserver

pSeries 690 Service Guide

, order number SA38-0589, contains
reference information, maintenance analysis procedures (MAPs), error codes,
removal and replacement procedures, and a parts catalog.

v The Eserver

pSeries 690 User’s Guide

, order number SA38-0588, contains
information on how to use the system, use diagnostics, use service aids, and verify
system operations.

xiii

v The

RS/6000 and

Eserver

Diagnostic Information for Multiple Bus Systems

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

v The

RS/6000 and

Eserver

Adapters, Devices and Cable Information for Multiple

Bus Systems

, order number SA38-0516, contains information about adapters,
devices, and cables for your server. This manual is intended to supplement the
service information found in the

Diagnostic Information for Multiple Bus Systems

.

v The

PCI Adapter Placement Reference

, order number SA38-0538, contains

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

v The

Site and Hardware Planning Information

, order number SA38-0508, contains

information to help you plan your installation.

v The

Electronic Service Agent for pSeries and RS/6000 User’s Guide

, order number

LCD4-1060, contains information on using the Electronic Service Agent.

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 RS/6000

v Eserver

v pSeries

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

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Chapter 1. Reference Materials

This chapter helps you get started with installing and configuring the Eserver pSeries
environment. The following information is included in the chapter:

v Eserver pSeries Roadmap
v Documentation Overview - Brief description of the printed and softcopy

documentation shipped including targeted audience

The Eserver pSeries Roadmap helps you locate marketing, service, and customer
task information. The roadmap guides you through the tasks and the publications that
document those tasks.

1

Hardware Installation Guide

Hardware Management Console
Installation and Operations Guide

AIX Installation in a Partitioned Environment

Application Documentation

Application Documentation

AIX Documentation Library

AIX Documentation Library

Hardware User's Guide

AIX Installation in a
Partitioned Environment
AIX Installation Guide

and Reference
Operating System Installation:
Getting Started

Installing/Configuring

Applications

Installing/Configuring

the Operating System

Installing/Configuring

the Operating System

Configuring Full

System Partition

Is System

Using

Partitions

?

Configuring

Partitions

Customer Tasks

Service Personnel Tasks

Marketing and Customer Tasks

Using the System

Planning

Managed

by HMC

?

Begin

Site and Hardware Planning Information

Hardware Management Console
Installation and Operations Guide

Site and Hardware Planning Information

Hardware

Installation

Hardware

Installation

Planning

Yes

Yes

No

No

Planning for Partitioned-System Operations

Planning for
Partitioned-System Operations

Documentation Overview

This section provides descriptions and target audience information for the eServer
pSeries and AIX 5L documentation libraries. Some of the documentation may only be
available in printed form or in softcopy form. Based on the documentation content, the
books are divided into the following categories: Planning, Installing and Configuring,
and Using the System.

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Table 1. Planning

Documentation Title Description Audience Type

Site and Hardware
Planning Information

Contains information to help plan for
site preparation tasks, such as
floor-planning, electrical needs, air
conditioning, and other site-planning
considerations.

Marketing,
system
administrators

softcopy

Planning for
Partitioned-System
Operations

Describes planning considerations for
partitioned systems, including
information on dynamic partitioning
and Capacity Upgrade on Demand.

System
administrators

printed and
softcopy

Hardware Management
Console for pSeries
Installation and
Operations Guide

Provides information on how to install,
configure, and use a Hardware
Management Console (HMC). Logical
partition (LPAR) tasks, such as
configuring and managing partitions on
multiple host servers, are included.

System
administrators

printed and
softcopy

Table 2. Installing and Configuring

Documentation Title Description Audience Type

Hardware Installation
Guide

Provides information on how to install
system hardware, cable the system,
and verify operations.

Service
personnel

printed and
softcopy

Planning for
Partitioned-System
Operations

Describes planning considerations for
partitioned systems, including
information on dynamic partitioning
and Capacity Upgrade on Demand.

System
administrators

printed and
softcopy

Hardware Management
Console for pSeries
Installation and
Operations Guide

Provides information on how to install,
configure, and use a Hardware
Management Console (HMC). Logical
partition (LPAR) tasks, such as
configuring and managing partitions on
multiple host servers, are included.

System
administrators

printed and
softcopy

AIX Installation in a
Partitioned Environment

Provides information on how to install
the AIX operating system in an LPAR
environment.

System
administrators

printed and
softcopy

AIX Operating System
Installation: Getting
Started

Provides information on how to install
and configure the AIX operating
system on a standalone system using
a CD-ROM device.

System
administrators

printed and
softcopy

AIX 5L Installation Guide
and Reference

Provides information on installing the
AIX 5L operating system on
standalone systems, as well as on
client systems using the Network
Installation Management (NIM)
interface.

System
administrators

printed and
softcopy

PCI Adapter Placement
Reference

Outlines system-specific PCI adapter
slot placement and adapter support
configurations.

Service
personnel

printed

Chapter 1. Reference Materials

3

Table 2. Installing and Configuring (continued)

AIX 5L Version Release
Notes

Provides late-breaking information for
a specific AIX release.

System
administrators

printed and
softcopy

AIX 5L Documentation
CD

AIX documentation library (system
management guides, user guides,
application programmer guides,
commands and files references, AIX
man pages, and so on).

System
administrators

softcopy

Table 3. Using the System

Documentation Title Description Audience Type

Hardware Management
Console for pSeries
Installation and
Operations Guide

Provides information on how to install,
configure, and use a Hardware
Management Console (HMC). Logical
partition (LPAR) tasks, such as
configuring and managing partitions on
multiple host servers, are included.

System
administrators

printed
and
softcopy

Hardware User’s Guide Provides using, problem determination,

and service processor information.

System
administrators

printed
and
softcopy

Diagnostic Information for
Multiple Bus Systems

Combines operating instructions for
hardware diagnostic programs with
common MAPs and SRNs (Service
Request Numbers).

Service
personnel

printed
and
softcopy

PCI Adapter Placement
Reference

Outlines system-specific PCI adapter
slot placement and adapter support
configurations.

Service
personnel

printed

Hardware Management
Console for pSeries
Maintenance Guide

Contains MAPs, removal and
replacement, error code, and parts
information to help diagnose and repair
the system.

Service
personnel

printed
and
softcopy

Adapters, Devices, and
Cable Information for
Multiple Bus Systems

Provides information about adapters,
devices, and cables that are attached to
or used within the system.

System
administrators

printed
and
softcopy

System Unit Safety
Information

Contains the English version of safety
notices, as well as translations of those
safety notices into other languages.

System
administrators,
service
personnel

printed
and
softcopy

AIX 5L Documentation
CD

AIX documentation library (system
management guides, user guides,
application programmer guides,
commands and files references, AIX
man pages, and so on).

System
administrators

softcopy

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Chapter 2. Installing the Eserver pSeries 690

Use the procedures in this chapter to set up your pSeries 690. Installing the pSeries
690 may take approximately eight hours.

Minimum System Configuration

The minimum system configuration consists of the redundant bulk power subsystem,
one processor subsystem, a media subsystem, and one I/O subsystem in the same
rack, as well as access to a Hardware Management Console for pSeries (HMC).

1

2

4

3

5
6

7

8

9

1 Hardware Management Console 5*,6* Primary 7040 Model 61R Integrated

Battery Feature (IBF) (Optional) for the
Primary Power Subsystem

Redundant 7040 Model 61R Integrated
Battery Feature (IBF) (Optional) is
placed in the rear

2 7040 Model 61R Bulk Power

Subsystem

7 7040 Model 61D I/O Subsystem

3 7040 Model 681 Processor

Subsystem

8 7040 Model 61D I/O Subsystem

(Optional)

4 7040 Model 681 Media Subsystem 9 7040 Model 61D I/O Subsystem

(Optional)

* 7040 Model 61D I/O Subsystem

(Optional, if features 5 and 6 are not
installed).

5

A secondary rack may be required to support additional I/O subsystems and is placed
to the left of the primary rack.

Multiple System Configurations

The system configuration may vary. Other configurations include the following:
v Multiple pSeries 690 servers attached to one HMC. For more information on this

configuration, see Appendix E, “Attaching Multiple pSeries 690s to One Hardware
Management Console” on page 59.

v Multiple HMCs attached to one pSeries 690.

Prerequisites to Installing the pSeries 690

Before installing the pSeries 690, ensure that the following have been completed:
v Doors have been ordered. The pSeries 690 has the following types of doors:

– Primary Rack Front Door (Universal)
– Secondary Rack Front Door (Universal)
– Primary/SecondaryRack Rear Door (Slimline)
– Primary/Secondary Rack Rear Door (Acoustical)

v Planning procedures outlined in

Site and Hardware Planning Information

, order

number SA38-0508, are complete.

Weight Reduction

Certain system configurations may include a primary rack that weighs in excess of 2500
pounds (doors removed) as shipped from manufacturing. Some elevators have a weight
restriction that prevents lifting these systems. To reduce the weight of affected systems
to less than 2500 pounds, service personnel must remove all (up to six) plugged Bulk
Power Regulators (BPRs) installed in the system. For instructions on removing the
BPRs, see step 3 on page 102.

Systems affected by this weight limitation are the primary frame of systems having the
7040-61R frame with a 7040 Model 681 Processor Subsystem and three (or more)
7040 Model 61D I/O Subsystem and four (or more) IBFs. This weight reduction is only
required for these systems when the installation process requires the primary rack to be
reduced temporarily to less than 2500 pounds

Note: Systems ordered with the height reduction feature do not require this weight

reduction.

Step 1. Unpack the pSeries 690

Unpack the pSeries 690, and proceed to “Step 2. Check the Inventory” on page 7.

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Step 2. Check the Inventory

Use the packing lists for each ship group to verify that you have all the items shipped
with the pSeries 690.

Contents of the pSeries 690 tool kit are as follows:

Quantity Description

5 Pad Cleaning Brush
2 Door Key
1 MCM Torque Wrench
1 L3 Support Tray
1 Magnifier Lens
1 Wrench
1 DASD Tool
1 Test Card
1 Tool Box Kit
2 Insertion Tool
1 Book Assembly
1 Tool Kit Case
1 Screwdriver
1 ASM Tool

Verify with the customer that the following items are available. You will need them to
complete this installation.

v A floor plan, showing where to place each rack
v The items necessary for installing a modem, including the correct telephone jack,

power cords, cables, and a power source

For information about the HMC inventory, refer to the

IBM Hardware Management

Console for pSeries Installation and Operations Guide

.

Primary Rack Inventory

The following is a list of rack inventory items.

v Front and rear door for the primary rack
v Two power cords
v Optional display and keyboard.

Secondary Rack Inventory (If Ordered)

v Front and rear door for the secondary rack
v Rack bolt-together kit hardware
v Optional display and keyboard

Chapter 2. Installing the pSeries 690 7

Step 3. Position and Level the PrimaryRack

To adjust the leveling feet on the rack, do the following:

1. Ensure the rack is positioned according to the customer plan.

2. Loosen the jam nut on each leveling foot by turning the nut counterclockwise (away
from the bottom of the rack).

3. Rotate each leveling foot downward until it contacts the surface on which the rack is
placed.

4. Adjust the leveling feet downward as needed until the rack is level. When the rack
is level, tighten the jam nuts against the base by turning the nut clockwise (toward
the bottom of the rack).

1

2

3

1 Jam Nut 3 Rack Base (Front)
2 Leveling Foot

If the customer plans to secure the rack to the floor, see Appendix D, “Securing the
Rack” on page 43.

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Step 4. Attach and Cable Secondary Rack (If Ordered)

Use the illustration on page 10 for more information on following these procedures.

1. Screw two standoffs to the primary rack and the other two to the secondary rack.

2. Attach bottom EMC trim (part number 11P2872) to the secondary rack, using four
screws.

3. Place lower vertical trim foam on the secondary rack, starting at the bottom EMC
trim.

4. Place top vertical foam on top of the bottom foam.

5. Place the top EMC trim (part number 11P1105) on top of the secondary rack, using
the middle two screws. Do

not

tighten the screws yet.

6. Place the two vertical EMC trim panels (part number 11P095) into position. The trim
panels are located so that the flanges point into the frame and fit on the tabs of the
bottom and top EMC trim.

7. Screw down the top EMC trim to lock in the vertical trim.

8. Roll the two frames together, being careful not to damage the EMC trim with the
standoffs.

Chapter 2. Installing the pSeries 690 9

9. Use screws and washers to screw the frames together.

1

2

7

4

6

6

6

4

3

10

13

12

11

3

3

9

8

6

4

5

3

1 Secondary Rack 8 Top Frame Side Cover
2 EMC Top Trim (P/N 11P1105) 9 Primary Side Cover
3 Bolt and Washer (Qty. 4 each) 10 Rear Vertical Trim (P/N 11P095)
4 Threaded Standoff (Qty. 4 each) 11 EMC Bottom Trim (P/N 11P2872)
5 Front Vertical Trim (P/N 11P095) 12 Lower Vertical Foam
6 J Bracket (Qty. 4 ) 13 Top Vertical Foam
7 Primary Rack

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Connecting Internal Power Cords for the Secondary Rack

If you are installing a secondary rack, route the power cords from the primary rack to
the secondary rack and connect them to the drawers in the secondary rack. See
Appendix H, “Cabling Information” on page 87 for additional information.

To Back

To Primary Rack

Secondary Rack Front

Primary Rack Front

DCA2-Port0&1

DCA1-Port0&1

Chapter 2. Installing the pSeries 690 11

Connecting I/O Cables for the Secondary Rack

If you are installing a secondary rack, route the I/O cables from the primary rack to the
secondary rack and connect them to the drawers in the secondary rack.

Secondary Rack Rear

To Primary Rack

Primary Rack Rear

Ports 0 and 1

Ports 0 and 1

Note: For more information about cabling the pSeries 690, see Appendix G,

“Subsystem Positioning and Cabling” on page 75.

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Connecting the Integrated Battery Feature Power for the Secondary Rack

If you are installing an IBF for the secondary rack, route the cables as shown in the
following illustration:

IBF-P1

IBF-P1

Secondary Rack Front

Secondary Rack Rear

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Step 6. Observe this Safety Notice During Installation

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.

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 four-wire (three-phase and ground) power cables
for the user’s safety. Use this power cable with a properly grounded electrical
outlet to avoid electrical shock.

CAUTION:
This unit has more than one power supply cord. Follow procedures for removal
of power from the system when directed.

CAUTION:
Energy hazard, remove all jewelry before servicing.

Step 7. Check the Cables and Connect I/O Devices

Cables may loosen during shipping. Check for loose cables before completing the
installation. For cabling illustrations, see Appendix G, “Subsystem Positioning and
Cabling” on page 75. For further details on the cable descriptions and labels, see
Appendix H, “Cabling Information” on page 87.

Connect any externally attached I/O devices to the I/O subsystems at this time using
the procedures below.

If a display, Universal Serial Bus (USB) keyboard, and a USB mouse were ordered, do
the following. If these components were not ordered, perform steps 4 on page 15 and 5

on page 15 below.

1. Connect the keyboard cable to the Keyboard/Mouse Attachment Card (adapter type
N-D).

Note: Use any one of the four ports on the adapter; however, the adapter can

support only one connection at a time.

2. Connect the mouse cable to the USB port on the upper corner of the rear of the
keyboard.

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3. Attach the display cable to either one of the two ports located on the graphics
adapter.

4. Check all blind swap cassettes for broken latches by lightly pushing down on the
rear of the handles. Replace any broken latches.

5. Check to ensure adapters are seated by pushing down on the small metal tab on
top of the adapter.

The placement of the graphics adapters and keyboard adapters is described in the

PCI

Adapter Placement Reference

.

Step 8. Verify that the Unit Emergency Power Off (UEPO) Switch is in the

Off

Position

Note:

UEPO

refers to the red unit emergency power off switch located on the unit.

EPO

refers to the computer room emergency power off.

The unit emergency power off (UEPO) switch is located on the front of the primary
frame (A Frame) of each pSeries 690. When the switch is tripped, utility power is
confined to the machine power compartment. All volatile data will be lost.

Computer Room Emergency Power Off (EPO)

Attention: When the integrated battery feature (IBF) is installed and the room EPO is

tripped, the batteries will engage and the computer will continue to run. It is possible to
attach the computer room EPO system to the machine UEPO. When this is done,
tripping the room EPO will disconnect all power from the power cords and the IBF
backup unit. In this event, all volatile data will be lost.

To incorporate the IBF into the room EPO, a cable connection must be made to connect
to the back of the system UEPO panel. The following diagrams illustrate how this

Chapter 2. Installing the pSeries 690 15

connection is made.

The preceding figure illustrates the back of the machine UEPO panel with the room
EPO cable plugging into the machine. After the switch actuator is moved to make the
cable connection possible, the room EPO cable must be installed for the machine to
power on.

In the following figure, an AMP connector 770019-1 is needed to connect to the system
UEPO panel. For room EPO cables using wire sizes #20 AWG to #24 AWG, use AMP
pins part number 770010-4.

1

2

AMP Connector
Part Number - 770019-1

Contact Number

2 Pole Normally Closed Pushbutton

3

4

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Step 9. Check the Outlets and the Power Source

CAUTION:
Do not touch the receptacle or the receptacle faceplate with anything other than
your test probes before you have met the requirements in below.

Do the following to ensure that the customer has provided the correct power to the
system:

__ 1. This system is equipped to use 200-240 V / 380-415 V / 480 V ac, three-phase.

Check that the correct power source is available.

__ 2. Have the customer locate and turn off the branch circuit breaker and attach tag

S229-0237, which reads “Do Not Operate.”

Note: All measurements are made with the receptacle faceplate in the normally

installed position.

__ 3. Some receptacles are enclosed in metal housings. On receptacles of this type,

perform the following steps:
a. Check for less than 1 volt from the receptacle case to any grounded metal

structure in the building, such as a raised-floor metal structure, water pipe,
building steel, or similar structure.

b. Check for less than 1 volt from receptacle ground pin to a grounded point in

the building.

Note: If the receptacle case or faceplate is painted, be sure the probe tip

penetrates the paint and makes good electrical contact with the metal.

__ 4. Check the resistance from the ground pin of the receptacle to the receptacle

case. Check resistance from the ground pin to building ground. The reading
should be less than 1.0 ohm, which indicates the presence of a continuous
grounding conductor.

Note: If measured impedance is greater that 1 ohm and the test instrument

used was a digital multimeter, verify that the grounding impedance is
correct by using an appropriately approved ground-impedance tester.

__ 5. If any of the checks made in substeps 2, 3 and 4 are not correct, ask the

customer to remove the power from the branch circuit and make the wiring
corrections; then check the receptacle again.

__ 6. Check for infinite resistance between the phase pins. This is a check for a

wiring short.

CAUTION:
If the reading is other than infinity, do not proceed! Have the customer
make necessary wiring corrections before continuing. Do not turn on the
branch circuit CB until all the above steps are satisfactorily completed.

__ 7. Have the customer remove tag S229-0237, which reads “Do Not Operate” and

turn on the branch circuit breaker.

Chapter 2. Installing the pSeries 690 17

Note: If your power source does not have a standard receptacle, check for

voltage using local procedures.
Measure for appropriate voltages between phases. If no voltage is present on
the receptacle case or grounded pin, the receptacle is safe to touch.

__ 8. With an appropriate meter, verify that the voltage at the outlet is correct.

Note:

v For 200-240 V, the acceptable phase-phase voltage measurement

range is 180-254 V.

v For 380-415 V, the acceptable phase-phase voltage measurement

range is 342-440 V.

v For 480 V, the acceptable phase-phase voltage measurement range is

432-509 V.

__ 9. Verify that the grounding impedance is correct by using the ECOS 1020, 1023,

B7106, or an appropriately approved ground impedance tester.

__ 10. Have the customer turn off the branch circuit breaker and attach tag

S229-0237, which reads “Do Not Operate.”

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Step 10. Connect and Route the Power Cords to the pSeries 690

Before you connect the power cords, loosen or remove the cable retainers and filler
plate located along the side and bottom of the frame.

The following lists of each of the brackets and recommended range of cable sizes for
each:

Part Number Description Quantity Recommended Usage

07H6823 Cable Retention

Bracket

2 Use in the base of the frame to retain

cables leaving the frame. This bracket
is used for large diameter cables.

07H6824 Cable Retention

Bracket

12 Use in the base of the frame to retain

the cables leaving the frame. This
bracket is used for medium diameter
cables.

11P1262 Cable Retention

Bracket

4 Use in the base of frame to retain the

cables leaving the frame. This bracket
is used for small diameter cables and
fiber.

07H6764 Filler Plate (thin) 3 Use in the base of the frame to cover

the openings. Install in the base of the
frame after all of the cable retention
brackets are installed.

07H6763 Filler Plate (wide) 4 Use in the base of the frame to cover

openings. Install in the base of the
frame after all of the cable retention
brackets are installed.

31L7174 Soft Cable Ties (roll) 1 Use to organize the cables leaving

frame.

The pSeries 690 has two power cords, one in the back and one in the front. To route
the front power cord, do the following:

1. Connect the plug to the Bulk Power Assembly (BPA) and ensure that the dots are
aligned on the plug and receptacle.

2. Secure the power cord in the channel, with the brackets from top to bottom.

3. Loosen the screw on the brackets in the track on the left side. Remove the UEPO
switch and route the power cord behind the UEPO switch.

4. Remove the lower panel of the frame, and route the cord through the channel under
the frame.

5. Route the front power cord underneath the frame to the front floor tile hole. For
more information about floor cutouts, refer to the

Site and Hardware Planning

Information

, order number SA38-0508.

6. Replace the lower panel of the frame.

7. Replace the UEPO switch on the front of the system.

Chapter 2. Installing the pSeries 690 19

To route the back power cord, do the following:

1. Connect the plug to the Bulk Power Assembly (BPA) and ensure that the dots are
aligned on the plug and receptacle.

2. Secure the power cord in the channel with the brackets from top to bottom.

3. Remove the lower panel of the frame, and route the cord through the channel under
the frame.

4. Route the rear power cord underneath the frame to the back floor tile hole. For
more information about floor cutouts, refer to the

Site and Hardware Planning

Information

, order number SA38-0508.

5. Replace the lower panel of the frame.

Step 11. Install the Hardware Management Console (HMC)

The Hardware Management Console (HMC) user interface provides the functions
needed to create and maintain a multiple-partitioned environment.

Position the HMC and Monitor

CAUTION:
Follow handling precautions provided with the unit.

Position the HMC and monitor at or near their desired location, using the following
guidelines:

v Use caution when lifting or moving the HMC.
v Use caution when lifting or moving the monitor.
v Leave enough space around the HMC to safely and easily complete the setup

procedures.

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 HMC in a location where all necessary power outlets and network

connections can safely be reached.

v Place the monitor in a stable and sturdy location.

Connect the Cables

Use the following steps to connect the cables to your HMC. Look for the small icons on
the back of your HMC, which show where to attach the cables for the keyboard, mouse,
and monitor.

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1. Attach the monitor cable to the monitor connector, and tighten the screws.

2. If a label for the monitor was shipped with your system, attach the label to the
bottom-right corner of the monitor.

3. Attach the power cord to the monitor (item 1 in the following illustration). If the HMC
has a voltage switch, ensure that it is in the correct position for the supply voltage.

Attention:

Do not

plug the power cords into the electrical outlet at this point.

4. Connect the mouse and keyboard to their connectors, as shown in the following
illustration.

Chapter 2. Installing the pSeries 690 21

5. Connect the HMC serial cable to serial port HMC1 on the primary I/O book. For two
HMCs, connect the redundant HMC into serial port HMC2 on the primary I/O book.
The following illustration shows the location of the serial ports on the back of the
HMC and the HMC connectors located on the primary I/O book.

1 Primary Rack 4 Primary HMC Connected to serial port

HMC1* in Primary I/O Book

2 Primary I/O Book 5 Optional Second HMC Connected to

Serial Port HMC2* in Primary I/O Book

3 Power Plug to External Power Source

(wall plug)

* May be labeled HSC1 and HSC2

The part numbers for the serial cables for the pSeries 690 to the HMC are as
follows:

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Part Number and Description Position

11P3955 6m cable 9 Position to 9 Position
11P3956 15m cable 9 Position to 9 Position
31L7196 15m cable 9 Position to 25 Position

Connect the External Modem

The external modem is used in conjunction with the HMC’s Service Agent and Call
Home features. To properly service your machine, it is important that you configure the
Service Agent feature correctly the first time. For more information about configuring the
modem and the Service Agent feature, see the

IBM Hardware Management Console for

pSeries Installation and Operations Guide

.

To connect the external HMC modem, do the following:

1. Connect the modem cable to the external HMC modem (1).

2. Connect the other end of the modem cable to serial port 2.

3. Connect the phone cable line port of the external modem (2).

4. Connect the other end of the phone cable to the analog jack on your wall.

1 Modem Cable Outlet
2 Phone Cable Outlet

Check the Microswitch Settings on the Modem

Check the microswitch settings on the modem. The settings should be as follows:

Switch Position Function

1 Up Force Data Terminal Ready

(DTR)
2 Up Hardware Flow Control (&E4)
3 Down Result Codes Enabled
4 Down Modem Emulation Disabled
5 *Down Auto Answer Enabled
6 Up Maximum Throughput Enabled
7 Up Ready to Send (RTS) Normal

Functions
8 Down Enable Command Mode
9 Down Remote Digital Loopback Test

Enabled

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23

10 Up Dial-Up Line Enabled
11 Down Asynchronous Terminal (AT)

Responses Enabled (Extended

Responses Enabled)
12 *Down Asynchronous Operation
13 UP 28.8 KB Line Speed
14 Up
15 Up Carrier Detect (CD) and Data

Set Ready (DSR) Normal

Functions
16 Up 2-Wire Leased Line Enabled

Note: * Only switches 5 and 12 are changed from the factory default settings.

Connect the LAN Cable

The LAN cable is recommended because each active partition reports errors to the
HMC’s Service Focal Point application through the LAN network. The HMC must be
attached to the system’s LAN, and each partition should have a LAN adapter assigned
as a resource.

Connect the LAN to the adapters assigned to each partition and to the LAN connection
on the HMC system hardware.

Plug in the HMC Power Cords

1. Plug in the power cord, as shown in the following illustration.

2. Plug the power cords for the monitor, HMC, and modem into electrical outlets.

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Step 12. Turn on the IBF Breaker (If Present)

Turn on the Integrated Battery Feature (IBF) breaker before turning the UEPO switch
on the pSeries 690.

Step 13. Have the Customer Activate the Designated Circuit Breakers

Have the customer activate the designated circuit breakers by doing the following:

1. Ensure that the tag S229-0237, which reads “Do Not Operate,” has been removed.

2. Reset the circuit breaker.

Note: The following steps should be performed only by the IBM service

representative.

3. Turn the pSeries 690 UEPO switch to the ON position.

4. Verify that the LEDs on the bulk power assembly are on. Verify that OK displays on
the pSeries 690 operator panel.

Step 14. Install the Doors

This step describes how to install the front and rear doors on the pSeries 690. For more
information on the doors, see “Prerequisites to Installing the pSeries 690” on page 6.

Note: Prior to installing the doors, note the following:

1. The upper pin is longer than the bottom pin. The door is made of aluminum
for weight reasons.

Install the Front Door

To install the front door, do the following (refer to illustration on page 26):

Note: After installing the front and rear doors, it may be necessary to adjust the latch.

1. Holding the door vertically and opened at approximately 45 degrees from the frame,
lift the door and carefully engage the top pin into the hinge hole.

2. Continue to hold the door vertically and lift slightly to engage the bottom pin. Before
removing your hands from the door, verify that the pins are engaged in the hinge
holes.

3. Position the door so that both the top and the bottom hinge pins partially engage
the hinges.

4. Simultaneously slide the top and bottom hinge pins (1) on the front door into the top
and bottom hinges (2) on the rack.

5. Close the front door and engage the latch on the left side of the door.

Install the Rear Door

To install the rear door, do the following (refer to illustration on page 26):

1. Position the door so that both the top and the bottom hinge pins partially engage
the hinges.

Chapter 2. Installing the pSeries 690 25

2. Simultaneously slide the top and bottom hinge pins (1) on the rear door into the top
and bottom hinges (2) on the rack.

3. Close the rear door and engage the latch on the left side of the door.

1

1

1

1

2

2

2

3

4

2

1 Hinge Pin (Typical Front and

Rear Door)

3 Front Door

2 Rack Hinge (Typical Front and

Rear Door)

4 Rear Door

Proceed to Verifying the Hardware Operation

The installation of the pSeries 690 is now complete. Proceed to Chapter 3, “Verifying
the Hardware Operation” on page 27.

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Chapter 3. Verifying the Hardware Operation

Use the system verification procedure discussed in this chapter to check the system for
correct hardware operation.

Considerations Before Running This Procedure

Read the following before using this procedure:
v The AIX operating system must be installed on your system before you attempt to

perform this procedure.

v If this system unit is directly attached to another system unit or attached to a

network, be sure communications with the other systems are stopped.

v This procedure requires use of all of the system resources. No other activity can be

running on the system while you are performing this procedure.

v This procedure requires a Hardware Management Console for pSeries (HMC)

attached to the HMC port on the pSeries 690.

v This procedure runs the AIX online diagnostics in service mode on a system booted

in Full System Partition mode.

Does the system have AIX diagnostics preinstalled?
YES Go to “Loading the Online Diagnostics in Service Mode” on page 29.
NO Go to “Loading the Standalone Diagnostics from CD-ROM” on

page 30.

Power On the System

You can power on the pSeries 690 by using the Hardware Management Console or by
using the power button on the media subsystem operator panel.

HMC Power-On

To power on the managed system, you must be a member of one of the following roles:

v System Administrator
v Advanced Operator
v Operator
v Service Representative

To power on the managed system, do the following:

1. In the Navigation area, click the Partition Management icon.

2. In the Contents area, select the managed system.

3. In the menu, click Selected.

4. Select Power On.
You are asked to select a power-on mode from the following:
v Partition Standby

27

v Full System Partition
v System Profile

The next section discusses each of these power-on modes.

Note: You must power off your managed system to switch between using the Full

System Partition and using either logical or affinity partitions. You must also
power off the system between using logical parititions and affinity partitions.

Partition Standby

The Partition Standby power-on option allows you to create and activate logical
partitions. When the Partition Standby power-on is completed, the operator panel on the
managed system displays LPAR..., indicating the managed system is ready for you to
use the HMC to partition its resources.

Note: The Full System Partition is listed as

Not Available

because the managed

system was powered on using the Partition Standby option.

Full System Partition

The Full System Partition power-on option allows you to use all of the system’s
resources on one operating system after the system has been powered on. This is the
traditional single-system method of using your system’s resources.

The physical operator panel on your managed system displays progress codes when
you boot the system to this mode.

Power On Options:

If you select the Full System Partition option, you can then select

one of the following profiles:

Power On Normal

This profile boots an operating system from the designated boot device.

Power On SMS

This profile is similar to Power On Diagnostic Stored Boot List Profile, except
the system boots using the default boot list that is stored in the system
firmware.

Power On Diagnostic Stored Boot List

This profile causes the system to perform a service mode boot using the
service mode boot list saved on the managed system. If the system boots AIX
from the disk drive and AIX diagnostics are loaded on the disk drive, AIX boots
to the diagnostics menu.

Using this profile to boot the system is the preferred way to run online
diagnostics.

Power On Diagnostic Default Boot List

This profile boots to the System Management Services (SMS) menus. The
SMS menus include:

v Password Utilities
v Display Error Log

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v Remote Initial Program Load Setup
v SCSI Utilities
v Select Console
v MultiBoot
v Select Language
v OK Prompt

Power On Open Firmware OK Prompt

This profile is used only by service representatives to obtain additional debug
information. When this selection is enabled, the system boots to the open
firmware prompt.

To learn more about these power-on options, see the service documentation for your
managed system.

System Profiles

The System Profile option powers on the system according to a predefined set of
profiles.

Note: The profiles are activated in the order in which they are shown in the system

profile.

Media Subsystem Operator Panel Power-On

Perform the following steps to power on the processor subsystem and attached I/O
subsystems using the power button on the media subsystem operator panel.

1. Open the rack door. Look for OK in the primary operator panel display, which
indicates that the system is in standby mode.

Note: If the power has recently been connected to the system, you might need to

allow approximately five minutes time after the OK prompt displays before
pressing the power button on the media subsystem, or using the service
processor to turn the system power on.

2. Press the power button on the media subsystem operator panel.

The power LED on the media subsystem operator panel starts blinking at a fast rate.
9xxx checkpoints appear in the operator panel display.

When the power-on sequence is complete, the following events have occurred:

v The power LED on the media subsystem operator panel stops blinking and stays on.
v The power LEDs on the I/O subsystem come on and stay on.

Loading the Online Diagnostics in Service Mode

To run the online diagnostics in service mode from the boot hard disk, do the following:

1. From the HMC, select Server.

2. From the HMC, select Partition Management.

Chapter 3. Verifying the Hardware Operation 29

Refer to the

IBM Hardware Management Console for pSeries Installation and

Operations Guide

, order number SA38-0590, for more information about full

system partitions.

3. From the HMC, select Server Management.

4. Select the pSeries 690 in the Contents area, right-click on the mouse, and select
Open Terminal Window.

5. From the Service Processor menu on the VTERM, select Option 2 System Power
Control.

6. Select option 6. Verify that the state changes to currently disabled. Disabling
fast system boot automatically enables slow boot.

7. Select Option 98 to exit the system power control menu.

8. Use the HMC to power on the managed system in full system pPartition mode by
selecting the managed system in the Contents area.

9. Highlight the desired system by right-clicking on or selecting the system in the
Contents area. On the menu, choose Selected.

10. Select Power On.

11. Select the Power on Diagnostics Stored Boot List option.

12. Ensure that the media subsystem contains no media devices.

13. Enter any passwords, if requested.

Note: If you are unable to load the diagnostics to the point when the DIAGNOSTIC

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS display, go to “Loading the Standalone Diagnostics

from CD-ROM”.

Go to “Running System Verification” on page 31.

Loading the Standalone Diagnostics from CD-ROM

To run standalone diagnostics in service mode from CD-ROM, use the following steps:

1. Stop all programs, including the AIX operating system (get help if needed).

2. Remove all tapes, diskettes, and CD-ROMs.

3. Power off the pSeries 690 (refer to the

IBM Hardware Management Console for

pSeries Installation and Operations Guide

, order number SA38-0590, for more

information).

4. In your desktop area, right-click on the mouse and select Open Terminal Window.

5. From the service processor menu on the VTERM, select option 2, System Power
Control Menu.

6. Select option 6. Verify that the state changes to currently disabled. Disabling fast
system boot automatically enables slow boot.

7. Select option 98 to exit the system power control menu.

8. Use the HMC to power on the managed server in full system partition mode. Select
Power on Diagnostic Default Boot List.

9. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive in the media subsystem in the pSeries
690 (

not

into the HMC CD-ROM drive).

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Go to “Running System Verification”.

Note: If you are unable to load standalone diagnostics, call your support center for

assistance.

Running System Verification

Before you run system verification, the diagnostics must have been loaded. For
information about how to load diagnostics, see Chapter 3, “Verifying the Hardware
Operation” on page 27.

R

1

2

5

3

4

6

!

1 Power on/off button 4 Reset button
2 Power on/off LED 5 Service processor reset

button (Service use only)

3 Operator panel displa 6 Disturbance or system

attention LED

When the Diagnostic Operating Instructions display, do the following to run system
verification:

1. Press Enter.

2. If the terminal type is requested, you must use the Initialize Terminal option on the
Function Selection menu to initialize the operating system before you can continue
with the diagnostics.

3. Select the System Verification option on the Diagnostic Mode Selection menu.

4. To run a general checkout of all installed resources, select the All Resource option
on the Diagnostic Selection menu. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete
the checkout procedure.

To check one particular resource, select that resource on the Diagnostic Selection
menu.

The checkout program ends with either of the following results:

v The Testing Complete screen displays a message stating No trouble was found.
v The A Problem Was Detected On (Time Stamp) menu displays, with either a service

request number (SRN) or an error code. Make a note of any codes displayed on the
display or operator panel.

Chapter 3. Verifying the Hardware Operation 31

To perform additional system verification, go to “Performing Additional System
Verification”. To exit diagnostics, go to “Stopping the Diagnostics”.

Performing Additional System Verification

To perform additional system verification, do the following:

1. Press Enter to return to the Diagnostic Selection menu.

2. To check other resources, select the resource. When you have checked all of the
resources you need to check, go to “Stopping the Diagnostics”.

Stopping the Diagnostics

To stop the diagnostics, do the following:

1. To exit the diagnostics, press the F3 key (from a defined terminal) or press 99 (from
an undefined terminal).

2. If you changed any attributes on your terminal to run the diagnostics, change the
settings back to normal.

3. This completes the system verification.

If the server passed all the diagnostic tests, the verification process is complete and
your server is ready to use.

If you received an error code, record the code and go to the Eserver

pSeries 690

Service Guide

.

Ensure that the Latest Firmware, HMC Code and Adapter/Drive Microcode are
Installed

Prior to completing the system installation, ensure the latest firmware, HMC code, and
adapter microcode are installed as follows:

To obtain the latest firmware code, do the following

1. Access Current Object Repository (CORE).

Note: Only IBM personnel can access CORE.

2. From CORE, select CORE Product Family and eServer pSeries - RS/6000

3. Select CORE Machine Type and pSeries - RS/6000 - Microcode-System/Service

To obtain the latest adapter/drive microcode, access CORE or go to
http://techsupport.services.ibm.com/server/mdownload/download.html

Completing the Installation

This section contains information on completing the installation of the pSeries 690.

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For instructions on returning the crates, refer to the crate unpacking instructions
provided with the pSeries 690.

Complete System Records and Installation Procedure

Update the “System Records” in Appendix F, “System Records” on page 67 to reflect
the configuration of the system adapters and devices that are installed. After completing
the records, deliver this book to the system administrator. The system administrator can
proceed with installing and configuring the operating system.

Refer to the

IBM Hardware Management Console for pSeries Installation and

Operations Guide

to Configure the Network

To configure the network, the following tasks must be performed:

v Configuring Inventory Scout
v Collecting Vital Product Data (VPD)
v Configuring Service Agent

For more information on performing these tasks, refer to the

IBM Hardware

Management Console for pSeries Installation and Operations Guide

.

Leave this Document with your Customer

pSeries 690 customers may need this document to perform various tasks, therefore
leave this document with them for their reference.

Chapter 3. Verifying the Hardware Operation 33

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Appendix A. Communications Statements

The following statement applies to this product. The statement for other products
intended for use with this product appears in their accompanying documentation.

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 is 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.

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.

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International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Statement

This product has been designed and built to comply with IEC 60950.

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 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.

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.

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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Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Statement - Taiwan

The following is a summary of the EMI Taiwan statement above.

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

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 A. Für diese von Geräten
gilt folgende Bestimmung nach dem EMVG:

Geräte dürfen an Orten, für die sie nicht ausreichend entstört sind, nur mit besonderer
Genehmigung des Bundesministers für Post und Telekommunikation oder des
Bundesamtes für Post und Telekommunikation betrieben werden. Die Genehmigung
wird erteilt, wenn keine elektromagnetischen Störungen zu erwarten sind.

(Auszug aus dem EMVG vom 9.Nov.92, Para.3, Abs.4)

Hinweis

Dieses Genehmigungsverfahren ist von der Deutschen Bundespost noch nicht
veröffentlicht worden.

Appendix A. Communications Statements 37

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Appendix B. Environmental Notices

Product Recycling and Disposal

This unit contains materials such as circuit boards, cables, electromagnetic compatibility
gaskets and connectors which may contain lead and copper/beryllium alloys that require
special handling and disposal at end of life. Before this unit is disposed of, these
materials must be removed and recycled or discarded according to applicable
regulations. IBM offers product return programs in several countries, for country specific
instructions please refer to the following web site:
http://www.ibm.com/ibm/environment/products/prp.phtml

This product may contain a sealed lead acid battery(s) or nickel-cadmium battery(s).
The battery(s) must be recycled or disposed of properly. Recycling facilities may not be
available in your area. In the United States, IBM has established a collection process
for reuse, recycling, or proper disposal of used sealed lead acid, nickel cadmium and
nickel metal hydride batteries and battery packs from IBM equipment. For information
on proper disposal of the batteries in this product, please contact IBM at
1-800-426-4333. For information on disposal of sealed lead acid or nickel cadmium
batteries outside the United States, contact your local waste disposal or recycling
facility.

Environmental Design

The environmental efforts that have gone into the design of this system signify IBM’s
commitment to improve the quality of its products and processes. Some of these
accomplishments include the elimination of the use of Class 1 ozone-depleting
chemicals in the manufacturing process and reductions in manufacturing wastes. For
more information, contact an IBM account representative.

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Acoustical Noise Emissions

The equivalent continuous A-weighted sound pressure level at workstations (emission
sound pressure level at the 1-meter bystander positions) does not exceed 70 dB(A).

Der Geräuschpegel der Einheit ist kleiner oder gleich 70 db(A).

Declared Acoustical Noise Emissions

Acoustical Characteristic

Product Configuration Declared A-Weighted Sound

Power Level, L

WAd

(B)

Declared A-Weighted Sound

Pressure Level, LpAm (dB)

Operating Idle Operating Idle

7040 Acoustical Doors 7.5 7.5 57 57
7040 Slimline Doors 7.9 7.9 62 62

Notes:

1. Noise levels cited are for the typical configuration (A-Frame: Bulk Power, CEC cage, battery
option, media drawer, and two I/O drawers).

2. The 0.6-B (6-dB) reduction in noise emission levels with the acoustical rear door corresponds
to a factor of 4 reduction. That is, the noise level of a single A-Frame with Slimline covers is
about the same as the noise level of four A-Frames with acoustical covers.

3. L

WAd

is the upper-limit A-weighted sound power level; LpAm is the mean A-weighted sound

pressure level at the 1-meter bystander positions;1B=10dB.

4. All measurements made in conformance with ISO 7779 and declared in conformance with
ISO 9296.

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Appendix C. Notices

This information was developed for products and services offered in the U.S.A.

The manufacturer may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this
document in other countries. Consult the manufacturer’s representative for information
on the products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to the
manufacturer’s product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only
that product, program, or service may be used. Any functionally equivalent product,
program, or service that does not infringe any intellectual property right of the
manufacturer may be used instead. However, it is the user’s responsibility to evaluate
and verify the operation of any product, program, or service.

The manufacturer may have patents or pending patent applications covering subject
matter described in this document. The furnishing of this document does not give you
any license to these patents. You can send license inquiries, in writing, to the
manufacturer.

The following paragraph does not apply to the United Kingdom or any country
where such provisions are inconsistent with local law: THIS MANUAL IS

PROVIDED ″AS IS″ WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. Some states do not allow disclaimer of express or implied warranties in
certain transactions; therefore, this statement may not apply to you.

This information could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Changes
are periodically made to the information herein; these changes will be incorporated in
new editions of the publication. The manufacturer may make improvements and/or
changes in the product(s) and/or the program(s) described in this publication at any
time without notice.

Information concerning products made by other than the manufacturer was obtained
from the suppliers of those products, their published announcements, or other publicly
available sources. The manufacturer has not tested those products and cannot confirm
the accuracy of performance, compatibility or any other claims related to products made
by other than the manufacturer. Questions on the capabilities of products made by other
than the manufacturer should be addressed to the suppliers of those products.

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Appendix D. Securing the Rack

This appendix contains information about installing the rack for the pSeries 690. This
procedure is optional and should be performed if the customer has ordered the
appropriate hardware kits to bolt the system to the floor. For further information, refer to
part number 44P0159, the installation instructions for RPQs 8A1183, 8A1185, 8A1186
as follows:

v RPQ 8A1183 for attaching the rack-mounting plates to the concrete floor (non-raised

floor)

v RPQ 8A1185 to attach the rack to a concrete floor when on a raised floor (9-1/2

inches to 11-3/4 inches high)

v RPQ 8A1186 to attach the rack to a concrete floor when on a raised floor (11-3/4

inches to 16 inches high)

Positioning the Rack

Note: The customer should unpack the rack and position it in the room. If this has not

been done, consult the customer and the marketing representative as necessary.

To unpack and position the rack, do the following:

1. Remove all packing and tape from the rack.

2. Position the rack according to the customer floor plan.

3. Lock each caster wheel by tightening the thumbscrew on the caster.

Thumbscrew

Installing the Frame Kit

The following tables show the parts required for each of the tie-down kits (a non-raised
floor, short-raised floor, and a long-raised floor).

Rack Tie-Down Kits

11P4759 Frame Tie-down Kit (Non-Raised Floor) (RPQ 8A1183)

Item Part Number Qty Description

Item 3 in illustration on page

46.

11P3527 2 Shipping bar (lower)

Item 5 in illustration on page

46.

11P3529 4 Hinge plate

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Item 8 in illustration on page

46.

11P3530 2 Latch plate

Item 6 in illustration on page

46.

11P3531 2 EQ support

Item 2 in illustration on page

46.

11P3532 2 Shipping bar (upper)

Item 7 in illustration on page

46.

76X4687 2 Latch bolt

Item 1 in illustration on page

46.

1624804 20 Screw (hex flange, 20mm, long)

Item 9 in illustration on page

46.

1621546 8 Screw (hex, 25mm, long, hinge)

Item 10 in illustration on page

46.

1622307 8 Washer (M8, hinge)

Item 1 in illustration on page

49.

11P3528 2 Plate lock-down

Item 2 in illustration on page

49.

05N6345 4 Spacer

Item 4 in illustration on page

49.

05N6344 4 Bushing

Item 5 in illustration on page

49.

21L4309 4 Washer

Item 3 in illustration on page

49.

0130985 4 Washer

Item 6 in illustration on page

49.

05N6346 4 Bolt

11P4757 Frame Tie-down Kit (Short-Raised Floor) (RPQ 8A1185)

Item Part Number Qty Description

Illustration on page 56. 44P0673 4 Turnbuckle Assembly (short)
Item 3 in illustration on

page 46.

11P3527 2 Shipping bar (lower)

Item 5 in illustration on
page 46.

11P3529 4 Hinge plate

Item 8 in illustration on
page 46.

11P3530 2 Latch plate

Item 6 in illustration on
page 46.

11P3531 2 EQ support

Item 2 in illustration on
page 46.

11P3532 2 Shipping bar (upper)

Item 7 in illustration on
page 46.

76X4687 2 Latch bolt

Item 1 in illustration on
page 46.

1624804 20 Screw (hex flange, 20mm, long)

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Item 9 in illustration on
page 46.

1621546 8 Screw (hex, 25mm, long, hinge)

Item 10 in illustration on
page 46.

1622307 8 Washer (M-8, hinge)

11P4758 Frame Tie-down Kit (Long-Raised Floor) (RPQ 8A1186)

Item Part Number Qty Description

Illustration on page 56. 44P0674 4 Turnbuckle Assembly (long)
Item 3 in illustration on

page 46.

11P3527 2 Shipping bar (lower)

Item 5 in illustration on
page 46.

11P3529 4 Hinge plate

Item 8 in illustration on
page 46.

11P3530 2 Latch plate

Item 6 in illustration on
page 46.

11P3531 2 EQ support

Item 2 in illustration on
page 46.

11P3532 2 Shipping bar (upper)

Item 7 in illustration 46. 76X4687 2 Latch bolt
Item 1 in illustration on

page 46.

1624804 20 Screw (hex flange, 20mm, long)

Item 9 in illustration on
page 46.

1621546 8 Screw (hex, 25mm, long, hinge)

Item 10 in illustration on
page 46.

1622307 8 Washer (M-8, hinge)

Mounting Internal Rack Components

To mount the internal rack components, do the following:

Attention: This procedure is performed by the service representative.

1. Using four M-8 (20 mm) screws (item 1 in illustration on page 46), install the top
shipping bar (item 2 in illustration on page 46) at EIA unit location 32.

2. Using four M-8 screws (item 1 in illustration on page 46), install the bottom
shipping bar (item 3 in illustration on page 46) at EIA unit location 18.

3. Repeat steps 1and 2 to install shipping bars in the rear of the rack.

4. Attach the front top hinge (item 5 in illustration on page 46) on the vertical rail
(located approximately at EIA unit 29-30 on the vertical rail) with two 25 mm
screws (item 9 in illustration on page 46) and two washers (item 10 in illustration
on page 46).

5. Attach the front bottom hinge (item 5 in illustration on page 46) on the vertical rail
(located approximately on EIA unit 6-7 on the vertical rail) with two 25 mm screws
(item 9 in illustration on page 46) and two washers (item 10 in illustration on page

46).

Appendix D. Securing the Rack 45

6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to install the hinges on the rear rail.

7. Attach the latch plate (item 8 in illustration on page 46) with two M-8 (20 mm)
screws (item 1 in illustration on page 46).

8. Repeat step 7 to attach the latch plate in the rear of the rack.

9. Attach the triangular braces (item 6 in illustration on page 46) in both the front and
rear of the rack.

10. Install the latch bolts (item 7 in illustration on page 46).

Rack

2

5
9

10

5
9

10

5
9

10

5
9

10

2

3

3

8

6

6

7

8

1

1

1

1 Screw (hex flange, 20 mm long) 7 Latch Bolt
2 Shipping bar (upper) 8 Latch Plate
3 Shipping bar (lower) 9 Screw (hex, 25mm, long, hinge)
5 Hinge Plate 10 Washer (M 8, hinge)
6 EQ Support

Determine Your Next Step

Use the following to determine your next step:
v If the rack is being attached to a concrete (non-raised) floor, proceed to “Attach the

Rack to a Concrete (Non-Raised) Floor” on page 48.

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v If the rack is being attached to a raised floor, proceed to “Attaching the Rack to a

Short-Raised or Long-Raised Floor” on page 52.

v If the rack is not being attached to the floor, proceed to “Step 3. Position and Level

the PrimaryRack” on page 8.

Appendix D. Securing the Rack 47

Attach the Rack to a Concrete (Non-Raised) Floor

Use this procedure to attach the rack to a concrete (non-raised) floor.

Attention: It is the customer’s responsibility to ensure the following steps are
completed before the service representative performs the tie-down procedure.

Note: The customer should obtain the service of a qualified structural engineer to

determine appropriate anchoring of the mounting plates. A minimum of three
anchor bolts for each mounting plate must be used to secure the plates to the
concrete floor. Because some of the drilled holes may be aligned with concrete
reinforcement rods below the surface of the concrete floor, additional holes must
be drilled. Each mounting plate must have at least three usable holes, two that
are on opposite sides and opposite ends of each other, and one hole at the
center. The mounting plates should be able to withstand 2500 pounds pulling
force on each end.

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1. Be sure the rack is in the correct location.

Rack Tie Down (Non-Raised Floor)

1

1

2

2

3

3

4

4

5

5

6

6

1 Plate Lock-Down 4 Bushing
2 Spacer 5 Washer
3 Washer 6 Bolt

2. Place the mounting plates (item 1 in illustration on page 49), front and rear, in the
approximate mounting position under the system rack.

3. To align the mounting plates to the system rack, do the following:
a. Place the four rack-mounting bolts (item 6 in illustration on page 49) through

the plate assembly holes at the bottom of the rack. Install the bushings and
washers (item 4 and 5 in illustration on page 49) to ensure bolt positioning.

Appendix D. Securing the Rack 49

b. Position the mounting plates (item 1 in illustration on page 49) under the four

rack-mounting bolts (item 6 in illustration on page 49) so that the mounting
bolts are centered directly over the tapped holes.

c. Turn the rack-mounting bolts (item 6 in illustration on page 49) three or four

rotations into the tapped holes.

4. Mark the floor around the edge of the mounting plates, as shown in the following
illustration:

Mounting Plate
Bolt Locations

Rack

Rear

Front

750 mm REF

709.8 mm REF

27.5 mm REF

20.1 mm

(2x) 2.9 mm REF

22.5 mm REF

(10x) 65.5 mm REF

(32x) 21 mm REF

(4x)½x13UNCREF

(2X) 53.7 mm REF

1019 mm

1070 mm REF

(4x) Caster

(2x) Mounting Plate

79.65 mm

120.8 mm

5. Remove the mounting bolts from the threaded holes.

6. Move the rack away from the mounting plates.

7. Mark the floor at the center of each hole in the mounting plate (including tapped
holes).

8. Remove the mounting plates from the marked locations.

9. At the marked location of the tapped mounting holes, drill two holes approximately
1 inch to allow clearance for the ends of the two rack-mounting bolts. The ends of
the rack-mounting bolts may protrude past the thickness of the mounting plate.
Drill one hole in each group of anchor bolt location marks as indicated on the
marked floor.

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10. Using at least three bolts for each mounting plate, mount the mounting plates to
the concrete floor.

Attention: It is the service representative’s responsibility to complete the following
steps.

1. Reposition the system rack over the mounting plates.

2. Place the four rack-mounting bolts through the plate assemblies with the D-washer

positioned so that the straight side of the washer is facing inward toward the system
rack.

3. Place the isolator bushing (item 4 in illustration on page 49) inside the leveling foot

with a washer between the isolator bushing and the floor plate.

4. Turn the rack-mounting bolts three or four rotations into the tapped holes.

5. Turn the leveling foot of the plate assembly down until it contacts the mounting

plate, and then level the rack using the four leveling feet.

6. Lock the leveling feet by tightening the lock nut.

7. Tighten the four rack-mounting bolts into the mounting plates.

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Attaching the Rack to a Short-Raised or Long-Raised Floor

Attention: It is the customer’s responsibility to ensure the following steps are

completed before the service representative performs the tie-down procedure.

Note: To accommodate a floor with a depth of more than 16 inches, a steel beam or a

steel channel adapter for mounting the subfloor eyebolts is required. The
customer must supply the floor eyebolts.

Consider the following when preparing the floor for tie-down:

v The hardware is designed to support a frame weighing no more than 2636 pounds.
v The estimated maximum concentrated load on one caster for a 2636-pound system

is 900 pounds. For a multiple system installation, it is possible that one floor tile will
bear a total concentrated load of 1800 pounds.

To install the eyebolts, do the following:

1. Obtain the service of a qualified structural engineer to determine the appropriate
installation of the eyebolts.

2. Consider the following before installing the eyebolts:

v Floor eyebolts must be securely anchored to the concrete floor.
v The minimum height of the center of the internal diameter is 1 inch above the

concrete floor surface.

v The maximum is height 2.5 inches above the concrete floor surface. Higher than

2.5 inches can cause excessive lateral deflection to the tie-down hardware.

v The eyebolt’s internal diameter should be 1-3/16 inch, and each eyebolt should

be able to withstand 2700 pounds. The customer should obtain the service of a
qualified consultant or structural engineer to determine the appropriate anchoring
method for these eyebolts and to ensure that the raised floor can support the
floor-loading specifications provided in the

Site and Hardware Planning

Information

, order number SA38-0508.

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3. Install the four eyebolts matching the dimensions given in the following illustrations.

654.8 mm

654.8 mm

(4x) 450 mm REF

(8) x 49.3 mm

Eyebolts

(4X) 75 mm REF

610 mm REF

(4X) 170 mm REF

2440 mm REF

1019 mm

64.6 mm

64.6 mm

100.5 mm

24 Inch Floor Tile Layout

(4) Opening for Cables

24 in REF

96 in REF

(4X) Opening for Cables654.8 mm

(8) 49.3 mm

Eyebolt

654.8 mm

600 mm (23.6 Inch Floor) Tile Layout

600 mm REF

23.6 in REF

(4) 170 mm REF

1200 mm REF

47.2 in REF

1019 mm

90.5mm

(4) 75 mm

2.96 in

64.6 mm

64.6 mm

(4X) 450 mm REF

4. Install the eyebolts to the floor.

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To install the frame, do the following:
Attention: It is the service representative’s responsibility to complete the following

steps.

1. Before starting the installation, check all cable openings in the floor panel and
location of the rubber bushing holes so that they match the dimensions given in
the following illustrations.

654.8 mm

654.8 mm

(4x) 450 mm REF

(8) x 49.3 mm

Eyebolts

(4X) 75 mm REF

610 mm REF

(4X) 170 mm REF

2440 mm REF

1019 mm

64.6 mm

64.6 mm

100.5 mm

24 Inch Floor Tile Layout

(4) Opening for Cables

24 in REF

96 in REF

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(4X) Opening for Cables654.8 mm

(8) 49.3 mm

Eyebolt

654.8 mm

600 mm (23.6 Inch Floor) Tile Layout

600 mm REF

23.6 in REF

(4) 170 mm REF

1200 mm REF

47.2 in REF

1019 mm

90.5mm

(4) 75 mm

2.96 in

64.6 mm

64.6 mm

(4X) 450 mm REF

2. Power off the system and make sure all cables and connectors are disconnected
and are not dangling around the frame. The frame should be free to roll.

3. The floor eyebolts should be already secured to the concrete floor. Verify the
height of the center of the floor eyebolt to the concrete floor or the steel
beam/channel adapter mounted to the concrete floor. Ensure that the turnbuckles
can accommodate the total height of the raised floor.

4. Remove the floor tiles around the area where the frame(s) will be installed.

Appendix D. Securing the Rack 55

5. Remove the pin and the spacer from the lower jaw (see the following illustrations).

1

2

3

4

5

6

9

10

11

12
13

7

8

1 Frame 8 Floor Eyebolt (customer-supplied)
2 Jam Nut 9 Threaded Rod
3 Rack Leveler 10 Nut
4 Rubber Bushing 11 Washer
5 Turnbuckle (Short or Long) 12 Spacer
6 Lower Jaw 13 Shaft
7 Pin

Note: The difference between the two turnbuckle assemblies is the length of the

turnbuckle.

The Short Turnbuckle Assembly (part number 11P4755) is used for a 9-1/2
inches to 11-3/4 inches raised floor.

The Long Turnbuckle Assembly (part number 11P4756) is used for an
11-3/4 inches to 16 inches raised floor.

6. Place the spacer inside the floor eyebolt and place the floor eyebolt between the
lower jaw. Reinstall the shaft, pin, and spacer.

7. Remove the threaded rod and rubber bushing from the turnbuckle assembly.

8. Install the floor tile that has the rubber bushing holes that are aligned with the
eyebolt locations.

9. Install the rubber bushings in the floor tiles.

10. Move the frame so that the frame leveler is located over the rubber bushings.

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Attention: To avoid a tipping hazard, make sure that the frame casters do not
roll into the cable opening.

11. Turn the leveling foot of the plate assembly down until it contacts the bushing, and
then level the rack using the four leveling feet by tightening the lock nuts.

12. Lock the leveling feet by tightening the lock nut.

13. Insert the threaded rod into the inner hole of the leveler and the rubber bushing.

14. Thread down the threaded rod until the tip of the rod is approximately 1 inch inside

the turnbuckle.

15. Insert the nuts and hand-tighten the nuts.

16. Repeat the previous three steps so that all assemblies are completely installed, as

shown in the previous illustration.

17. Tighten all the nuts to 40 ft-pounds.

The frame is now secured.

Appendix D. Securing the Rack 57

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Appendix E. Attaching Multiple pSeries 690s to One Hardware
Management Console

This appendix details how to attach multiple pSeries 690 servers to one Hardware
Management Console (HMC). The HMC might have an 8-Port async adapter or a
128-Port async adapter installed to allow multiple servers to connect. Procedures for
configuring either of the async adapters follow.

Installing the 8-Port async Adapter

The 8-port serial adapter is an option for the HMC. The 8-port serial adapter software is
included in the HMC’s base software image. The 8-Port async adapter must be
configured by the service representative when the HMC is installed. You must log in as
root user to do these procedures.

To configure the 8-port adapter in the system, do the following:

1. To allow access to the HMC Microcode Maintenance, obtain the password from

software support and log in as hscpe.

2. In the HMC Navigation area, click Problem Determination.

3. In the Contents area, click Microcode Maintenance. The User Authentication

window opens.

4. Enter the HMC system unit’s serial number and the password provided by software

support. The Microcode Maintenance Menu window opens.

5. Select Launch xterm shell to open a command prompt window.

6. Type su -, then log in as root user.

7. Type the following command to run the configuration utility: /usr/sbin/digiConf.

The configuration utility will guide you through a series of questions:
a. Question: How many boards would you like to install?

Answer: Enter the total number of 8-port and/or 128-port async adapters in the
system.

b. Question: Board #1. What type of board is this? (’L’ for list)

Answer: Use board type 15

c. Question: Do you want to set Altpin on this board? (’y’ or ’n’)

Answer: No

If two 8-port adapters are installed in the system:
a. Question: Board #2. What type of board is this? (’L’ for list)

Answer: Use board type 15

b. Question: Do you want to set Altpin on this board? (’y’ or ’n’)

Answer: No

8. The HMC is configured. Reboot your PC to load the adapter device driver.

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Connect the Serial Cables from the pSeries 690 to the 8-Port async Adapters

Up to two optional 8-port async adapters can be installed. The D-shell connector on the
back of the adapter attaches to the 8-port expansion cable. The cable is about 3 feet
long, and on the other end, has a slim box (8-1/2 inches x 3 inches x 1-1/2 inches) with
8 separate serial port connectors on it. The cable is labeled

ISA 8-Port Cable

. Serial
cables can be connected from any of the ports on the 8-port expansion cable to the
HMC1 ports on the managed systems.

If you are using a second, redundant HMC, connect cables from all the pSeries 690
HMC1 ports to the 8-port cable on the primary HMC, and connect all the pSeries 690
HMC2 ports to the 8-port cable on the redundant HMC.

Note: The use of the second HMC system serial port is not recommended because

this port is defaulted to be used for the modem.

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Installing the 128-Port async Adapter

The 128-Port async adapter is an option for the HMC. It must be configured by the
service representative when the HMC is installed. The 128-Port async adapter software
is included in the HMC base software installation package.

This adapter provides the control function and connectors to attach eight 16-port remote
async nodes (RANs). When all eight nodes are attached, this combination provides 128
EIA-232 or RS-422 communication ports.

128-Port async Adapter Line Connectors

The 128-Port async adapter has two 15-pin D-shell connectors on it. The connector that
is closest to the edge connector that plugs into the HMC is line 1. The RANs are cabled
in a daisy chain and are terminated using a line terminator. The following figure shows
the adapter and the line connectors.

1

2

3-C

The following figure shows an example of a typical RAN configuration. In this example,
RANs are connected to both line 1 and line 2 of the adapter.

Adapter Line 1

Adapter Line 2

1

1

1

2

3

2

2

3

4

Node

Node

Node

Node

Node

1 RAN Nodes 3 RAN Node
2 RAN Nodes 4 Terminators

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61

v Up to eight RANS may be attached to one adapter total. If four are attached to line

one, then only four more can be attached to line 2.

v RANs

must

be numbered in ascending order. The RAN closest to the adapter is
assigned as node 1. No gaps in the numbering should occur. Example, numbering
RANs as 1, 3, 4 in a line will cause configuration problems.

Setting a RAN Node Number

The

AIX asynchronous Communications Guide

provides information about configuring
and running diagnostics on the 128 Port async Adapter and associated RANs. To
access the AIX asynchronous Communications Guide, see the AIX online
documentation.

The adapter identifies RANs by their node numbers. Each RAN in a daisy chain must
have a unique node number (

1n-4n

), which must be set during installation. The node
numbers must be assigned in ascending order with the lowest number assigned to the
RAN closest to the 128-Port async adapter. The following figure shows the front panel
of a RAN.

CCITT 103 104 105 106 107 109 108 125CCITT 103 104 105 106 107 109 108 125

TD RD RTS CTS DSR CD DTR RI OFC IFCTD

RD RTS CTS DSR CD DTR RI OFC IFC

0% 100%0%

100%

AC

To set the RAN node number, do the following:

1. Turn on the RAN and wait for the power-on self-test (POST) to complete.

2. When P1 is displayed on the front panel seven-segment LED display, press the Left

Arrow button once. The current node number is displayed, for example, 1n for node

1.

3. Press the Right Arrow button to advance the node number through the eight

possible settings (

1n-8n

).

4. When the desired node number is displayed, press the Left Arrow button again to

select the number. The display should now read Pn (indicating a pass condition). If
there was an error, the display reads

En

.

In the case of duplicate node numbers, the RAN farthest from the host adapter
displays En, instead of AC, when the system is started.

Configuring the 128-Port async Adapter

When a 128-Port async adapter is installed in the HMC and the HMC is first used, the
adapter must be configured. To configure the 128-port async adapter in the HMC, two
configuration utilities must be run (/usr/sbin/digiConf and /usr/sbin/cxconf). To run the
utilities, do the following:

1. Obtain the root password from the customer.

2. To allow access to the HMC Microcode Maintenance as the hscpe user, contact

software support to obtain the password.

3. In the HMC Navigation area, click Problem Determination.

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4. In the Contents area, click Microcode Maintenance. The User Authentication
window opens.

5. Enter the HMC system unit’s serial number and the password provided by software
support. The Microcode Maintenance Menu window opens.

6. Select Launch xterm shell to open a command prompt window.

7. Type su -, then log in as root user.

8. Type the following command to run the configuration utility: /usr/sbin/digiConf.
The configuration utility will guide you through a series of questions:

a. Question: How many boards would you like to install?

Answer: Enter the total number of 8-port and/or 128 -port async adapters that
are installed in the HMC PC.

b. Question: Board #1. What type of board is this? (’L’ for list)

Answer: Use board type 16 (IBM 128-Port async PCI)

c. Question: How many ports does this digiBoard have?

Possible values:

v 8
v 16
v 24
v 32
v 40
v 48
v 56
v 64
v 72
v 80
v 88
v 96
v 104
v 112
v 120
v 128

Board #1 How many ports? (1-16)
Answer: Count the total number of enhanced RANs you are attaching to the
128-Port async adapter and multiply by 2. For example: two (RANs) multiplied
by 2 equals 4. Enter the selection number 4), for 32 in this example, at the
prompt.

d. Question: Do you want to set Altpin on this board? (’y’ or ’n’)

Answer: No
If two 128-Port async adapters are installed in the system, the utility repeats the

previous sequence of questions for each adapter.

9. Type the following command to run the second configuration utility:
/usr/sbin/cxconf. The configuration utility will guide you through a series of
questions. The term

C/CON

is synonymous with

Enhanced RANorRAN

:

a. Question: How many C/X cards do you have?

Answer: Enter the total number of 128 Port async adapters installed in the HMC
PC.

Appendix E. Attaching Multiple pSeries 690s to One Hardware Management Console 63

b. Question: How many C/CONs (RANs) are connected to card 1 line 1?

Answer: Enter the total number of RANs on line 1. For this example, two
C/CONs (RANs) are connected to line 1.

c. Question: What type of wiring scheme are you going to use for card 1, line 1?

A) 8 Wire Direct
B) 4 Wire Direct
C) RS422 Sync
D) RS232 Sync

Answer: A

d. Enter the type of communication mode to use on line 1.(Type L for a list) [14]

Answer: 14

e. Question: How many ports does this C/CON (RAN) support? (conc #1)

Note: The maximum number of ports here is 16.
Answer: 16

f. Question: How many C/CONs (RANs) are connected to card 1, line 2?

Answer: Enter the number of RANs connected to line 2. If RANs are connected
to Line 2, return to step 9c above, and repeat the previous steps for line 2.

The HMC is configured to load the adapter device driver upon reboot. Reboot the HMC
PC.

Updating the Device Driver

To update the device driver for the 128-Port async adapter, perform the following:

1. Move the .rpm device package to the HMC.

2. At the command prompt, enter rpm -i -force epca-1.51-2.i386.rpm
The device driver is installed as /lib/modules/2.4.9-12/misc/epca.o

If lib/modules/2.4.9-12/kernel/drivers/char/epca.o exists, remove it.

3. Run the configuration utility, at the command prompt, enter /usr/sbin/digiConf.

4. Log in with the hscpe ID and open a command prompt window.

Connect the Serial Cables from the pSeries 690 to the 128-Port async Adapters

Up to two optional 128-port async adapters can be installed. The D-shell connectors on
the back of the adapter attach to RANs. Serial cables can be connected from any of the
ports on a RAN to the HMC1 ports on the managed systems.

If you are using a second, redundant HMC, connect cables from all the pSeries 690
HMC1 ports to the RAN on the primary HMC, and connect all the pSeries 690 HMC2
ports to the RANs on the redundant HMC.

Note: The use of the second HMC system serial port is not recommended because

this port is defaulted to be used for the modem.

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Verify that Installation is Complete by Using the HMC Interface

The HMC provides a predefined user ID called

hscroot

. The hscroot password is
abc123. This hscroot user ID is a member of the System Administrator role. When the
console is powered on for the first time, use this user ID to log in. After you are logged
in, you can create additional users.

Note: If the customer is installing a second pSeries 690, the HMC may have been

preinstalled, and the hscroot password has probably been changed. If the HMC
was already present from a previous installation, ask the customer for a login ID.
The customer may have already set up a special login for a service
representative; if so, use this login ID. You might request that a special user ID
be created for the Service Representative role to perform service functions.

After you power on your HMC, the HMC login window displays, and prompts you to
enter your user ID and password.

After the installation is complete, the pSeries 690 displays on the HMC interface. It may
take a few minutes for a new system to display in the user interface after the cable is
connected. When you log in to the HMC, the HMC management window opens, and the
management environment is already selected. Select Partition Management to see the
list of managed systems. This window is divided into the Navigation area and the
Contents area.

The navigation panel displays a hierarchy of icons that represent collections of systems,
individual systems, managed resources, and tasks. Each Navigation area icon identifies
an application. At the highest point, or

root

of the tree, is the Management Environment.
The Management Environment contains one or more host system applications that is
managed by the console. Each system application contains its own set of applications
that contain managed objects, tasks, and actions for a related set of system entities or
resources.

The contents area panel displays results based on the item you select in the Navigation
area. When you click on an application in the Navigation area, the Contents area
displays the tasks you can perform using that application.

Each HMC contains the following set of application icons:

v System Manager Security
v Partition Management
v System Configuration
v Users
v Software Maintenance
v Inventory Scout Services
v Service Agent
v Service Focal Point
v Problem Determination

Appendix E. Attaching Multiple pSeries 690s to One Hardware Management Console 65

If the pSeries 690 is not displayed on the HMC interface, refer to the Eserver

pSeries

690 Service Guide

for additional information.

Verify that the installation is complete for each pSeries 690 that you have connected to
the 8-port async adapter. When you have finished the verification procedure, go to
Chapter 3, “Verifying the Hardware Operation” on page 27.

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Appendix F. System Records

Use this appendix to keep a record of your server configuration.

Record the Identification Numbers

The basic server consists of the redundant bulk power subsystem, one processor
subsystem, a media subsystem, and one I/O subsystem in the same rack, as well as
access to one Hardware Management Console (HMC).

1

2

4

3

5
6

7

8

9

1 Hardware Management Console 5*,6* Primary 7040 Model 61R Integrated

Battery Feature (IBF) (Optional) for the
Primary Power Subsystem

Redundant 7040 Model 61R Integrated
Battery Feature (IBF) (Optional) is
placed in the rear

2 7040 Model 61R Bulk Power

Subsystem

7 7040 Model 61D I/O Subsystem

3 7040 Model 681 Processor

Subsystem

8 7040 Model 61D I/O Subsystem

(Optional)

4 7040 Model 681 Media Subsystem 9 7040 Model 61D I/O Subsystem

(Optional)

* 7040 Model 61D I/O Subsystem

(Optional, if features 5 and 6 are not
installed).

67

Use the following to keep a record of your components.

Component Serial Number

pSeries 690
I/O Drawer 1
I/O Drawer 2
I/O Drawer 3
I/O Drawer 4 (or Drawer 7 if installed)
I/O Drawer 5
I/O Drawer 6
I/O Drawer 7
I/O Drawer 8

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Record System - Processor, Memory, and I/O Configuration

The following illustration shows the location codes for the primary rack. These codes
are used to identify the major functional units in the pSeries 690.

REAR

FRONT

U1.35-P1-X2

U1.35-P2-X2

U1.35-P1-X4

U1.35-P2-X4

U1.17

U1.17

U1.9

U1.9

U1.1

U1.1

U1.5

U1.5

U1.15-P1-V2 or U1.13

U1.15-P2-V4 or U1.13

U1.13-P1-V1 or U1.13

U1.13-P2-V3 or U1.13

U1.35-P1-V3

U1.35-P2-V3

U1.18-F1

U1.18-X1

U1.18-F2

U1.18-X2

U1.35-P1-F1

U1.35-P2-F1

U1.18-P1-M1

U1.18-P1-M3

U1.18-P1-M2

U1.18-P1-M4

U1.18-P1-M5

U1.18-P1-M7

U1.18-P1-M6

U1.18-F3

U1.18-X3

U1.18-X4

U1.18-F4

U1.18-P1-M8

U1.35-P1-X1 Unused

U1.35-P2-X1 Unused

U1.35-P1-V1

U1.35-P2-V1

U1.35-P1-X3

U1.35-P2-X3

U1.35-P1-V2

U1.35-P2-V2

Unused

U1.18-P1-V3

U1.18-P1-V6

U1.18-P1-V5

Unused

1

U1.18-P1-H2

U1.18-P1-H3

U1.18-P1-V4

U1.18-P1-V7

U1.18-P1-V1

U1.18-P1-V2

U1.18-P1-H4

Appendix F. System Records 69

The following illustration shows the location codes for the secondary rack. These codes
are used to identify the major functional units in the pSeries 690 systems.

REAR

FRONT

U2.17-P1-V5

U2.13

U2.13

U2.17-P2-V6

U2.9

U2.1

U2.1

U2.5

U2.5

U2.9

U2.19

U2.19

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Physical Memory

Card

Location available Other Information

MCM 0 installed U1.18-P1-C1
MCM 0 VPD Card U1.18-P1-H2.3
Memory U1.18-P1-M2 Memory Book

v 4GB
v 8GB
v 16 GB
v 32 GB

Memory U1.18-P1-M3 Memory Book

v 4GB
v 8GB
v 16 GB
v 32 GB

L3 Modules

v U1.18-P1-C6
v U1.18-P1-C7
v U1.18-P1-C10
v U1.18-P1-C11

L3 VPD Card U1.18-P1-H2.1
MCM 2 installed U1.18-P1-C4
MCM 2 VPD Card U1.18-P1-H2.4
Memory U1.18-P1-M6 Memory Book

v 4GB
v 8GB
v 16 GB
v 32 GB

Memory U1.18-P1-M7 Memory Book

v 4GB
v 8GB
v 16 GB
v 32 GB

L3 Modules

v U1.18-P1-C14
v U1.18-P1-C15
v U1.18-P1-C18
v U1.18-P1-C19

L3 VPD Card U1.18-P1-H2.1
MCM 1 installed U1.18-P1-C3
MCM 1 VPD Card U1.18-P1-H2.5

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Physical Memory

Card

Location available Other Information

Memory U1.18-P1-M4 Memory Book

v 4GB
v 8GB
v 16 GB
v 32 GB

Memory U1.18-P1-M8 Memory Book

v 4GB
v 8GB
v 16 GB
v 32 GB

L3 Modules

v U1.18-P1-C8
v U1.18-P1-C12
v U1.18-P1-C16
v U1.18-P1-C20

L3 VPD Card U1.18-P1-H2.1
MCM 3 installed U1.18-P1-C2
MCM 3 VPD Card U1.18-P1-H2.6
Memory U1.18-P1-M1 Memory Book

v 4GB
v 8GB
v 16 GB
v 32 GB

Memory U1.18-P1-M5 Memory Book

v 4GB
v 8GB
v 16 GB
v 32 GB

L3 Modules

v U1.18-P1-C5
v U1.18-P1-C9
v U1.18-P1-C13
v U1.18-P1-C17

L3 VPD Card U1.18-P1-H2.1
Primary I/O Book

v U1.18-P1-H2 - Slot 0 -

I/O Drawer 1

v - I/O Drawer 2

v RIO Connector A0 & A1
v RIO Connector B0 & B1

Secondary I/O
Book

v U1.18-P1-H3 - Slot 2 -

I/O Drawer 3

v - I/O Drawer 4

v Inside RIO Connector C0 and C1
v Inside RIO Connector D0 and D1

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Physical Memory

Card

Location available Other Information

Secondary I/O
Book

v U1.18-P1-H3 - I/O Slot 2

- Drawer 5

v Drawer 6

v Outside RIO Connector A0 and A1
v Outside RIO Connector B0 and B1

Secondary I/O
Book

v U1.18-P1-H4 - I/O Slot 3

- Drawer 7

v Drawer 8

v Outside RIO Connector C0 and C1
v Outside RIO Connector D0 and D1

Verify that All Hardware is Present

Verify that all hardware is present by doing the following at the command line:
v Run lsslot -cpci to verify the adapters are plugged into the physical slot they are

plugged in. Make note of the adapter types and positions the adapters are plugged
in.

v Run lsdev -Cc adapter to verify that all the adapters are in the available state. If any

adapters are in defined state, contact your next level of support.

v Run lspv and count the number of hdisks (hard disks) that appear in the system.

Verify that the number equals the number of hard disks physically in the system.
Make note of the hard disks and which one(s) contain rootvg (root volume group).

v Run lsdev -Cc disk to verify that all the hard disks are in the available state. If any

of the hard disks are in the defined state, contact your next level of support.

v Run lsattr -El mem0 to verify the total amount of memory recognized by the system.

If the total is not the correct amount, contact your next level of support.

v Run bindprocessor -q to verify how many processors are available. If the correct

number or processors are not available, contact your next level of support.

Appendix F. System Records 73

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Appendix G. Subsystem Positioning and Cabling

This section describes subsystem positioning and cabling for the pSeries 690.

Operator Panel Cable and Diskette Drive Cable to the Media Subsystem (Rear
View)

1 Primary I/O Book 3 Diskette Drive Data Cable
2 Cable Connecting the Operator Panel

to the Media Subsystem

4 Media Subsystem

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I/O Subsystem Positions, Fully Populated Primary and Secondary Rack (Rear
View Without IBF)

C1

C2

5

3

4

2

EIA 1

EIA 9

EIA 13

EIA 19

EIA 17

EIA 5

1

6

7

C3

C4

8

C1 Primary Rack 3 Third I/O Subsystem
C2 Secondary Rack 4 Fourth I/O Subsystem
C3 Blank Space 5 Fifth I/O Subsystem
C4 Blank Space 6 Sixth I/O Subsystem
1 First I/O Subsystem 7 Seventh I/O Subsystem
2 Second I/O Subsystem 8 Eighth I/O Subsystem

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I/O Subsystem Positions, Fully Populated Primary and Secondary Rack (Rear
View with IBFs)

C1

C2

C3

5

3

2

1

4B

2B

4B

6

4

7

1

1

8

1

C1 Primary Rack 4B Four IBFs (primary rack), Position 4
C2 Primary I/O Book (Book 0) 5 Fifth I/O Subsystem
C3 Secondary Rack 6 Sixth I/O Subsystem
1 First I/O Subsystem 7 Seventh I/O Subsystem
2 Second I/O Subsystem 2B Two IBFs (secondary rack)
3 Third I/O Subsystem 8 Eighth I/O Subsystem
4 Fourth I/O Subsystem

Appendix G. Subsystem Positioning and Cabling

77

Placement of Subsystem 4 in a Two-Rack Configuration (Rear View with IBF)

C1

C2

3

2

1

4B

4B

4

EIA 1

EIA 5

EIA 9

C1 Primary Rack 3 Third I/O Subsystem
C2 Secondary Rack 4 Fourth I/O Subsystem
1 First I/O Subsystem 4B Four IBFs
2 Second I/O Subsystem
Note: The physical location shown for I/O Subsystem 4 is populated only when IBFs are present

and four or more I/O subsystems are installed.

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I/O Subsystems (1 Through 4 Without IBFs) RIO Cabling to I/O Books

A0

C0

A1

C1

B0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

1

1

4

3

5

6

7

1

1

1

1

1

B1

D1

D0

1

2

1 Primary Rack 5 First I/O Subsystem
2 Primary I/O Book 6 Fourth I/O Subsystem
3 Third I/O Subsystem 7 Secondary I/O Book
4 Second I/O Subsystem

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79

I/O Subsystems (5 and 6) RIO Cabling to the Secondary I/O Book

Shown Without IBFs

C1 Primary Rack 5 Fifth I/O Subsystem
C2 Secondary Rack 6 Sixth I/O Subsystem
C3 Secondary I/O Book
Note: RIO cabling to I/O Subsystems 5 and 6 is the same for configurations with or without the

IBFs.

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I/O Subsystems (7 and 8) RIO Cabling to the Third I/O Book

0

C1

C2

C3

5

3

2

1

4B

4B

6

4

7

0

8

C0

C1
D0
D1

Shown with IBFs

C1 Primary Rack 4 Fourth I/O Subsystem
C2 Secondary Rack 4B Two IBFs (maximum), Position 4
C3 Third I/O Book (Book 3) 5 Fifth I/O Subsystem
1 First I/O Subsystem 6 Sixth I/O Subsystem
2 Second I/O Subsystem 7 Seventh I/O Subsystem
3 Third I/O Subsystem 8 Eighth I/O Subsystem
Note: RIO cabling to I/O subsystems 7 and 8 is the same for configurations with or without the

IBFs.

Appendix G. Subsystem Positioning and Cabling

81

I/O Subsystems (1 through 3 with IBFs) RIO Cabling to I/O Books

A0

C0

A1

C1

B0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

1

4

3

5

6

1

1

1

1

B1

1

2

1 Primary Rack A0 Connection to I/O Book (Book 0)
2 Primary I/O Book A1 Connection to I/O Book (Book 0)
3 Third I/O Subsystem B0 Connection to I/O Book (Book 0)
4 Second I/O Subsystem B1 Connection to I/O Book (Book 0)
5 First I/O Subsystem C0 Connection to I/O Book (Book 2)
6 Secondary I/O Book C1 Connection to I/O Book (Book 2)

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RIO Cable to I/O Subsystem (4 through 6) with IBFs Installed

C1

C2

C3

5

3

2

1

4B

4B

6

4

7

8

B0

A0

A1

D1
D0

B1

C1 Secondary Rack 6 Sixth I/O Subsystem
C2 Primary Rack 7 Seventh I/O Subsystem
C3 Secondary I/O Book in I/O Slot 3 8 Eighth I/O Subsystem
C4 Secondary I/O Book in Slot 2 A0 Connection to I/O Book (Book 2)
1 First I/O Subsystem A1 Connection to I/O Book (Book 2)
2 Second I/O Subsystem B0 Connection to I/O Book (Book 2)
3 Third I/O Subsystem B1 Connection to I/O Book (Book 2)
4 Fourth I/O Subsystem D0 Connection to I/O Book (Book 2)
4B Integrated Battery Feature (IBF) D1 Connection to I/O Book (Book 2)
5 Fifth I/O Subsystem

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83

I/O Subsystems (7 and 8) RIO Cabling to the Third I/O Book

0

C1

C2

C3

5

3

2

1

4B

4B

6

4

7

0

8

C0

C1
D0

D1

Shown with IBFs

C1 Primary Rack 5 Fifth I/O Subsystem
C2 Secondary Rack 6 Sixth I/O Subsystem
C3 Third I/O Book (Book 3) 7 Seventh I/O Subsystem
1 First /O Subsystem 8 Eighth I/O Subsystem
2 Second Subsystem C0 Connection to I/O Book (Book 3)
3 Third I/O Subsystem C1 Connection to I/O Book (Book 3)
4 Fourth I/O Subsystem D0 Connection to I/O Book (Book 3)
4B Two IBFs (maximum),

Position 4

D1 Connection to I/O Book (Book 3)

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