IBM pSeries 650 Installation Manual

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pSeries 650

Installation Guide

SA38-0610-03

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pSeries 650

Installation Guide

SA38-0610-03

Fourth Edition (November 2003)

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Contents

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

Rack Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

Electrical and Mechanical Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

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

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

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

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

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

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

Accessing Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii

References to AIX Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii

Related Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiv

Ergonomic Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiv

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

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

Documentation Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Chapter 2. Installing the pSeries 650 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

pSeries 650 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Step 1. Check Your Inventory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

System Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Step 2. Read the Safety Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Step 3. Attach the Mounting Hardware to the Rack Enclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Rail Positioning Without a Template . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Step 4. Install the System in the Rack Enclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Step 5. Are All of the Features Installed? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Step 6. Position the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Step 7. Check Your Display or Console Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Step 8. Connecting to a Hardware Management Console (HMC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Step 9. Attach the Display Cable Toroid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Step 10. Connect the Graphics Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Step 11. Connect the Keyboard and Mouse (When Using a Graphics Display) . . . . . . . . . .19

Step 12. Connect the Serial and Parallel Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Step 13. Connect the Adapter Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Step 14. Connect Internal and External SCSI Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Step 15. Are You Using the Rack Indicator Feature? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Step 16. Are You Using an Ethernet Connection? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Step 17. Connect the Power Cords to the Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Step 18. Route the Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Step 19. Connect the Power Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Step 20. What is the Next Step? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Chapter 3. Verifying the Hardware Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Considerations Before Running This Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Power Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Using the HMC to Load the Online Diagnostics in Service Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Using the HMC to Load the Standalone Diagnostics from CD-ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Loading the Online Diagnostics on a System without an HMC Attached . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Loading the Standalone Diagnostics on a System without an HMC Attached . . . . . . . . . . .33

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Running Standalone Diagnostics from a Network Installation Management (NIM) Server with an HMC

Attached to the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

NIM Server Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Client Configuration and Booting Standalone Diagnostics from the NIM Server . . . . . . . . .34

Running System Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Performing Additional System Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Stopping the Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Verify that the Latest Firmware and Adapter and Drive Microcode are Installed . . . . . . . . . .36

Verify that the Latest HMC Software is Installed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Access the System Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Accessing Hardware Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Accessing System Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Verify Partition Standby and Full System Partition Power Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Final Installation Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Complete System Records and Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Configure the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Chapter 4. Completing the Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Step 1. Bezels and Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Step 2. Complete Installation Checklists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

TTY Terminal Console and the System is Not Partitioned . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Graphics Terminal Console and the System is Not Partitioned . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

HMC-Managed System Using a Single Full System Partition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

HMC-Managed System with Multiple Partitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Chapter 5. Installing Options for the pSeries 650 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Safety Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Handling Static-Sensitive Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Color Coded Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Stopping the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Disk Drive Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Preinstallation Considerations for Disk Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Installing Hot-Plug SCSI Disk Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Removing Hot-Plug SCSI Disk Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Configuring and Deconfiguring SCSI Hot-Swap Disk Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Installing Media Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Installing a Drive in the Optional Media Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

PCI Adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Removing and Replacing a PCI Adapter Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Non-Hot-Pluggable PCI Adapter Removal and Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Hot-Pluggable PCI Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

PCI Adapter or Blank Filler Removal from a Cassette Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Replacing an Adapter in a PCI Adapter Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Short Adapter or Blank Filler Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Long Adapter Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Replacing a Hot-Pluggable PCI Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

Capacity Upgrade on Demand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

Permanent Processors on Demand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

Permanent Memory on Demand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

Demand On/Off Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

Trial Capacity on Demand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

Capacity Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

Software Licenses and Processor on Demand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Activating Process for Capacity Upgrade on Demand Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Appendix A. Communications Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

European Union (EU) Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

United Kingdom Telecommunications Safety Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Avis de conformité aux normes du ministère des Communications du Canada . . . . . . . . . 124

Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

VCCI Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Statement - Taiwan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Radio Protection for Germany . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Appendix B. Environmental Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Product Recycling and Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Environmental Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Acoustical Noise Emissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Declared Acoustical Noise Emissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Appendix C. Acoustical Noise Emissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Declared Acoustical Noise Emissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Appendix D. Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Appendix E. Subsystem Positioning and Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

SPCN Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

One I/O Subsystem, Two I/O Subsystems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Four I/O Subsystems, Eight I/O Subsystems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

RIO Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

One I/O Subsystem or Two I/O Subsystems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Three I/O Subsystems or Four I/O Subsystems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Eight I/O Subsystems with Two RIO Loops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

Hardware Management Console for pSeries (HMC) to the HMC Connector . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Optional 8-Port or 128-Port Async Adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Appendix F. Service Processor Setup and Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

Service Processor Setup Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

Testing the Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

Testing Call-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

Testing Call-Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

Serial Port Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

Appendix G. Firmware Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

General Information on System Firmware Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

Determining the Level of Firmware on the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

System Firmware Update in AIX Using a Locally Available Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

Updating System Firmware From the Service Processor Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

Updating System Firmware from the AIX Service Aids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

Updating System Firmware from a NIM Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

Recovery Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

Updating System Firmware from the AIX Command Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

Appendix H. System Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

Record the Identification Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

Device Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

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Safety Notices

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:

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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:

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For a translation of the safety notices contained in this book, see the System Unit Safety Information, order number SA23-2652.

Rack Safety Instructions

not install this unit in a rack where the internal rack ambient temperatures will exceed 40 degrees C. not install this unit in a rack where the air flow is compromised. Any side, front or back of the unit

used for air flow through the unit must not be in direct contact with the rack. Care should be taken to ensure that a hazardous condition is not created due to uneven mechanical

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

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

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

Electrical and Mechanical Safety

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

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DANGER

electrical outlet that is not correctly wired could place hazardous voltage on metal parts of

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

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

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

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

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

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DANGER

prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect all power cables from the electrical outlet before

To relocating the system.

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

C01

CAUTION: This unit has more than one power supply cord. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, disconnect two power supply cords before servicing.

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CAUTION: This unit weighs more than 55 kg (121.2 pounds). Material handling systems such as levers, slings,

lifts are required to safely move it. When this is not possible, specially trained persons or

services (such as riggers or movers) must be used.

C06

CAUTION: Metal edges might be sharp.

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Laser Safety Information

CAUTION: This product may contain a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or laser module on a PCI card, which are class 1 laser products.

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Laser Compliance

All lasers are certified in the U.S. to conform to the requirements of DHHS 21 CFR Subchapter J for class

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

optical fiber cable or open receptacle. Only trained service personnel should perform the

inspection or repair of optical fiber cable assemblies and receptacles.

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Data Integrity and Verification

IBM computer systems contain mechanisms designed to reduce the possibility of undetected data corruption

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.

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

Monospace

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

Accessing Information

Documentation for the IBM Eserver pSeries is available online. Visit the IBM Eserver pSeries Information Center at http://publib16.boulder.ibm.com/pseries/en_US/infocenter/base.

access the pSeries publications, click Hardware documentation. view information about the accessibility features of Eserver pSeries hardware and the AIX operating

system, click AIX and pSeries accessibility.

References to AIX Operating System

This document may contain references to the AIX operating system. If you are using another operating system, consult the appropriate documentation for that operating system.

This document may describe hardware features and functions. While the hardware supports them, the realization of these features and functions depends upon support from the operating system. AIX provides this support. If you are using another operating system, consult the appropriate documentation for that operating system regarding support for those features and functions.

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Related Publications

The following publications provide related information:

The System Unit Safety Information, order number SA23-2652, contains translations of safety information used throughout this book.

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.

The Eserver pSeries 650 Service Guide, order number SA38-0612, contains reference information, maintenance analysis procedures (MAPs), error codes, removal and replacement procedures, and a parts catalog.

The Eserver pSeries 650 User’s Guide, order number SA38-0611, contains information on how to use the system, use diagnostics, use service aids, and verify system operations.

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).

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.

The PCI Adapter Placement Reference, order number SA38-0538, contains information regarding slot restrictions for adapters that can be used in this system.

The Site and Hardware Planning Information, order number SA38-0508, contains information to help you plan your installation.

The Electronic Service Agent for pSeries and RS/6000 User’s Guide, order number LCD4-1060, contains information on using the Electronic Service Agent.

Ergonomic Information

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

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

Trademarks

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

AIX AIX 5L

Eserver

pSeries RS/6000

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

Other

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Chapter 1. Reference Materials

Note: This document may contain references to the AIX operating system. If you are using another

operating system, consult the appropriate documentation for that operating system.

This document may describe hardware features and functions. While the hardware supports them, the implementation of these features and functions depends on support from the operating system. AIX provides this support. If you are using another operating system, consult the appropriate documentation for that operating system regarding support for those features and functions.

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

Eserver pSeries Roadmap

Documentation Overview - Brief description of the printed and softcopy documentation shipped including targeted audience

Eserver pSeries Roadmap helps you locate marketing, service, and customer task information. The

The roadmap guides you through the tasks and the publications that document those tasks.

Marketing and Customer Tasks

Begin

Managed

by HMC

Yes

Site and Hardware Planning Information Planning for Partitioned-System Operations

Hardware Management Console Installation and Operations Guide

Planning

Hardware

Installation

Planning for Partitioned-System Operations AIX Installation in a Partitioned Environment AIX Installation Guide

and Reference Operating System Installation: Getting Started

Installing/Configuring

the Operating System

Site and Hardware Planning Information

Installer Tasks

Hardware Installation Guide

Hardware Management Console Installation and Operations Guide

Customer Tasks

Configuring

Partitions

Installing/Configuring

the Operating System

Installing/Configuring

Applications

AIX Installation in a Partitioned Environment

Application Documentation AIX Documentation Library

Yes

Hardware

Installation

Is System

Using

Partitions

Configuring Full

System Partition

Using the System

The publications listed in this section 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.

Eserver pSeries 650 Installation Guide

Hardware User's Guide

AIX Documentation Library Application Documentation

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 softcopy form. Based on the documentation content, the books are divided into the following categories: Planning, Installing and Configuring, and Using the System.

Table 1. Planning

Documentation Title

Site and Hardware Planning Information

Planning for Partitioned-System Operations

Hardware Management Console for pSeries Installation and Operations Guide

Description

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

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

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.

Audience

Marketing, system administrators

System administrators

Type

softcopy

printed and softcopy

Chapter 1. Reference Materials

Table 2. Installing and Configuring

Documentation Title

Hardware Installation Guide

Planning for Partitioned-System Operations

Hardware Management Console for pSeries Installation and Operations Guide

AIX Installation in a Partitioned Environment

AIX Operating System Installation: Getting Started

AIX 5L Installation Guide and Reference

PCI Adapter Placement Reference

AIX 5L Release Notes

AIX 5L Documentation CD

Description

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Provides late-breaking information for a specific AIX release.

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

Audience

Type

System installer printed and

softcopy

System administrators

System

printed and softcopy

softcopy administrators, service personnel

System administrators

System

printed and

softcopy

softcopy administrators

Eserver pSeries 650 Installation Guide

Table 3. Using the System

Documentation Title

Hardware Management Console for pSeries Installation and Operations Guide

Description

Hardware User’s Guide

Provides using, problem determination, and service processor information.

Diagnostic Information for Multiple Bus Systems

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

PCI Adapter Placement Reference

Hardware Management Console for pSeries Maintenance Guide

Adapters, Devices, and Cable Information for Multiple Bus Systems

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

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

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

System Unit Safety Information Contains the English version of safety notices, as

well as translations of those safety notices into other languages.

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).

Audience

System administrators

Type

printed and softcopy

Service personnel printed and

softcopy

System

softcopy administrators, service personnel

Service personnel printed and

softcopy

System administrators

System administrators,

printed and

softcopy

printed and

softcopy service personnel

System

softcopy administrators

Chapter 1. Reference Materials

Eserver pSeries 650 Installation Guide

Chapter 2. Installing the pSeries 650

Service representatives use the procedures in this chapter to set up your pSeries 650.

Note: This procedure explains how to attach the mounting hardware to the rack enclosure. If your pSeries

650 was preinstalled in the rack, perform the rack-installation procedures as described in the 7014 Model T00 Rack Installation and Service Guide, order number SA38-0577, then return here and begin with “Step 5. Are All of the Features Installed?” on page 16.

pSeries 650 Overview

The pSeries 650 is a multiprocessor, multibus system packaged in one 7038 Model 6M2 system drawer and up to eight I/O drawers. The processor subsystem drawer is 8 EIA units high and can be mounted in a 19-inch rack. The 7038 Model 6M2 system drawer houses the processors, memory, and a base set of I/O.

The I/O capacity of the system can be expanded by the addition of up to eight I/O subsystems.

The pSeries 650 system supports up to eight logical partitions. Processors, memory, and I/O within each partition can be dynamically removed or added without the need to reboot the system. Logical partitioning requires the use of a hardware management console (HMC) that is used to manage and monitor the system resources as well as provide a service focal point.

Cables are used to connect the base system to the I/O subsystem drawers, including the following:

SPCN (System Power Control Network) cables. RIO (Remote Input Output) cables.

Power

connected to the pSeries 650 through redundant power cords that attach to redundant type-7

power distribution buses (PDBs), which are installed in the rack.

Before You Begin

ensure that all of the installation steps are complete, the installer should use the following installation checklists during the installation process. The customer’s choice of system console options and partition configurations determines which of the following checklists to use. At the appropriate points in the installation steps, you will be referred to the applicable checklist.

Note:

the system you are installing will be managed by an HMC, and the HMC is not installed and functional, see the IBM Hardware Management Console for pSeries Installation and Operations Guide, order number SA38-0590, for instructions on installing the HMC. Install the HMC, then return here and continue with this procedure.

“TTY Terminal Console and the System is Not Partitioned” on page 39 “Graphics Terminal Console and the System is Not Partitioned” on page 40 “HMC-Managed System Using a Single Full System Partition” on page 41 “HMC-Managed System with Multiple Partitions” on page 42

Step 1. Check Your Inventory

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

hBooks, CD-ROM and Other Media

Power Cables (1 standard, 2 optional)

″About Your Machine″ Document

9-Pin to 25-Pin Serial Converters (2) (optional)

RJ48 to D-Shell Converter Cable (1)

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ASCII Terminal or System Console Display

(optional)

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System Unit

7038 Model 6M2 system drawer

Rack Mounting Template

Rack-Mounting Kit Envelope contains:

system to rail M4 screws (item 1)

thumbscrews (item 2)

rack screws (item 3) Left EIA plate (item 4) Right EIA plate (item 5) Right rear-mounting bracket (item 6) Left rear-mounting bracket (item 7)

nut clips (item 8)

Rack Rails

Cable Management Arm

Use of a lift tool is required to install the system unit into a rack, for lift tool information contact your service support.

Chapter 2. Installing the pSeries 650

Step 2. Read the Safety Notices

Before continuing, read the following safety information. Do not plug any cables into the system unit, adapters, or electrical outlets until you have reviewed this information. Make sure none of the power cords are connected before continuing to the next step.

DANGER

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

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

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

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

D05

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

C01

DANGER

prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect all power cables from the electrical outlet before

To relocating the system.

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5 M5

6 M5

8 M5

Step 3. Attach the Mounting Hardware to the Rack Enclosure

attach the mounting hardware, you will need the following items:

Rack-Mounting Template

Rack Rails Cable Management Arm Rack-Mounting Kit Envelope Screwdriver or Nutdriver

Install the slide-rails and the cable management arm on the mounting rails of the rack enclosure.

Note: If you do not have the rail template, go to “Rail Positioning Without a Template” on page 14.You

must align the rack slide rails correctly. Otherwise, the installation cannot be completed

successfully. Position the template on the front rack-mounting rails, aligning the holes. Install the nut clips (item 8 in the following illustration), using the locations shown on the template.

Install the EIA plates (items 4 and 7 in the following illustration), and attach them to the rack-mounting rail with an M5 rack screw in the lower of the two nut clips.

Rack Left Rail (from front) Right Rail (from front) Right EIA Plate (from front)

Screw for EIA Plates Screw for Rails

Left EIA Plate (from front)

Nut Clip

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5 M5

6 M5

3 M5

8 M5

Move the template to the rear rack-mounting rails, and position it at the same level as the front. Using the locations shown on the template for the hold-down brackets, install the nut clips (item 8

the following illustration).

Right Rail (from rear) Left Rail (from rear)

Screw for Rails

Cable Management Arm

Note: The left-mounting bracket is also the mounting bracket for the cable-management arm.

Install the mounting brackets using M5 screws and the mounted nut clips.

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Screw for Cable Management Arm Screws for Shipping Bracket

Left Side Shipping Bracket (from rear)

Nut Clip

5 M5

6 M5

3 M5

8 M5

Attach the slide rails to the rack.

Insert the left slide rail so that the pin on the rear end of the slide rail engages the appropriate hole

the rear-mounting rail. Refer to the template for the alignment hole. The front end of the slide rail has an L-shape channel in the front flange that fits over the pin on the EIA plate. Secure the front and rear ends of each slide rail, using a total of eight M5 screws.

Perform the step above for the right slide rail.

Attach the cable-management arm to the left rear of the rack enclosure.

3. Align the mounting bracket for the cable-management arm with the nut clips on the rear mounting

rail. Insert two M5 by 16-mm screws to secure the mounting bracket (item 1 in the following illustration)

the rack.

Right Rail (from rear) Left Rail (from rear)

Screw for Rails

Cable Management Arm

Attach the free end of the cable-management arm to the rear of the left slide rail, using a hitch pin.

Screw for Cable Management Arm Screws for Shipping Bracket

Left Side Shipping Bracket (from rear)

Nut Clip

Chapter 2. Installing the pSeries 650

1. If

Rail Positioning Without a Template

you do not have a rack-mounting template, do the following:

Determine where in the rack to place the system unit. The system unit you are about to install measures 8 EIA units high. Make note of the EIA location number.

Note:

EIA unit on your rack consists of a grouping of three holes.

Facing the front of the rack and working from the right side, place a self-adhesive dot next to the top hole of the bottom EIA unit.

Note: The self-adhesive dots are used to aid in identifying locations on the rack. If you no longer have

any of the dots, use some other form of marking tool to aid you in identifying hole locations (for example, tape, a marker, or pencil).

Place another self-adhesive dot next to the top hole of the above EIA unit.

Note: If you are counting the holes, begin with the hole identified by the first dot and count up four

holes. Place the second dot next to the fourth hole.

Secure a nut clip to the rack four holes up from the top dot (bottom hole of the top EIA unit). The nut clip aids in securing your system drawer to the rack while in transit.

Notes:

you are counting the holes, begin with the hole identified by the top dot and count up four holes.

Place the nut clip next to the fourth hole. Whenever a populated rack is being moved, secure the system drawers with two retaining

thumbscrews threaded through the nut clips. This action secures the system front bezel and system chassis to the rack.

When counting from the nut clip to the bottom dot, there is an 8-hole span.

Repeat this process for the left side of the rack.

Eserver pSeries 650 Installation Guide

+ 160 hidden pages

IBM pSeries 650 Installation Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual