IBM System p, System i, System i5, System p5 Cabling Manual

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System i and System p

Cabling your server

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System i and System p

Cabling your server

Note

Before using this information and the product it supports, read the information in “Notices,” on page 179 and the manual IBM Systems Safety Information, G229-9054.

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Select by model . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Serial uninterruptible power supply conversion

cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

Back views of a model 9405-520 or 9406-520 . . 166

Back view of a model 7037-A50 server . . . . 168

Back view of a model 9110-51A server . . . . 169

Back view of a model 9115-505 . . . . . . 169

Back views of a model 9131-52A server . . . . 170

Back views of a model 9133-55A server . . . . 171

Back view of a 7047-185 workstation . . . . 171

Back views of a model 9111-285 workstation . . 172

Back view of a model 9110-510 server . . . . 173

Back views of a model 9111-520 server . . . . 174

Back views of a model 9113-550 server . . . . 176

Back view of the OpenPower 710 server . . . 176 Back views of the OpenPower 720 server . . . 176

Cabling the Thin Console for System i5 . . . . 177

Appendix. Notices . . . . . . . . . 179

Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180

Regulatory notices . . . . . . . . . . . . 181

Class A Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . 181

Class B Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . 183

Terms and conditions . . . . . . . . . . . 185

Product recycling and disposal . . . . . . . 185

Battery return program . . . . . . . . . . 186

IBM Cryptographic Coprocessor Card Return

Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186

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Cabling your server

Learn how to cable your server or workstation.

If you are installing a new server and have not created a customized setup checklist, see Creating a customized initial server setup checklist. The initial server setup checklist provides an end-to-end setup checklist for you to use throughout the entire initial server setup of your server. The checklist is intended to ensure that the system is capable of starting and that it is functional before you perform more complex and custom configurations. For more information, see Initial server setup.

To learn more about the consoles available for your server, see the following descriptions. Then, for more information, see Planning for consoles, interfaces, and terminals.

Advanced System Management Interface

The Advanced System Management Interface (ASMI) is the interface to the service processor that allows you to perform general and administrator-level service tasks such as reading service processor error logs, reading vital product data, setting up the service processor, and controlling the system power. The ASMI may also be referred to as the service processor menus. Set up access to the ASMI if you plan to manage the IBM® AIX®, Linux®, or i5/OS® operating systems without an HMC.

Hardware Management Console

The Hardware Management Console (HMC) is a dedicated workstation that runs integrated system management software. The HMC manages hardware tasks and configures logical partitions on managed systems. It also acts as a focal point for hardware detection and reporting.

Operations Console (for IBM System i5™ and eServer™ i5 models only)

Operations Console allows you to use one or more PCs to access and control, either remotely or locally, the server console and control panel functions. Set up Operations Console if you plan to manage the i5/OS operating system in a partitioned environment or if you plan to manage a server with the i5/OS operating system in a nonpartitioned environment. If you plan to manage a server with i5/OS in a nonpartitioned environment, you must also set up access to the ASMI to communicate with the service processor.

Twinaxial Console (for IBM System i5 and eServer i5 models only)

The twinaxial console uses a basic command-line interface to access and manage the server, and it does not require the use of a PC to act as a console. Set up the twinaxial console if you plan to manage the i5/OS operating system in a partitioned environment or if you plan to manage a server with the i5/OS operating system in a nonpartitioned environment. If you plan to manage a server with i5/OS in a nonpartitioned environment, you must also set up access to the ASMI to communicate with the service processor.

Thin Console for System i5™ (for IBM System i5 and eServer i5 models only)

The Thin Console provides a 5250 emulation session as a console for an i5/OS logical partition only for select models that are not managed by a Hardware Management Console (HMC). Additional hardware support is not required because it connects to the model directly using one of the HMC ports and is configured in i5/OS as an HMC using all virtual resources. This console device is not supported on an Ethernet network even if the model is already connected. A cable must connect this device directly to the HMC port (either HMC1 or HMC2) on the server, and no other console device can be attached to the remaining HMC port. This console device is supported on the following IBM System i5 and eServer i5 models: 9405-520, 9406-520, and 9406-550.

Select by model

Select the model that you want to cable.

IBM System i5 and IBM eServer i5 models

v 9405-520 v 9406-520 v 9406-550 v 9406-570 v 9406-595

IBM System p5™ and IBM eServer p5 servers

v 7037-A50 v 9110-51A v 9110-510 v 9111-520 v 9113-550 v 9115-505 v 9116-561 v 9117-570 v 9118-575 v 9119-590 v 9119-595 v 9131-52A v 9133-55A

IBM IntelliStation® POWER™ servers

v 7047-185 v 9111-285

IBM eServer OpenPower™ servers

v OpenPower 710 v OpenPower 720

Cabling your model 9406-520 with a console

For a graphical representation of the slots and connectors that are referred to in this topic, see the back views of the model.

Cabling a model 9406-520 and an ASMI console

Complete the following tasks to cable your server:

Before you begin

__ If you have hardware features that are not installed, install them now. See Installing features and replacing parts

for instructions.

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Connecting the Advanced System Management Interface (ASMI)

__ If you plan to connect a PC (with a browser) to the server to access the ASMI, see Accessing the ASMI using a

Web browser for instructions.

__ If you plan to access the ASMI using the ASCII terminal, see Accessing the ASMI using an ASCII console for

instructions.

Cabling the expansion units

__ Do you have an expansion unit?

v Yes. For instructions on how to set up your expansion unit, click the following link. Do not plug the

expansion-unit power cord into the power outlet, as directed by the following link, until later in the checklist. Expansion units

v No. Proceed to the next section, Connecting the external cables.

Connecting the external cables

__ If you are using any optional adapters (such as token ring or 8-port EIA-232), connect the cables to the

appropriate adapter connectors in the PCI slots of your machine.

Use the table in “Cables and adapters” on page 163 to connect the cables to the matching adapters on the back of your server. Not all adapters are shown.

Note: If the cable did not come with your server, you will have to supply it.

Attaching devices using the system ports

__ If you have an IBM System p5 or eServer p5 server and want to access the ASMI when the system is in standby,

attach an ASCII terminal to a system port on the back of the server. For views of the back of each server, see References.

__ If you have an IBM System p5 or eServer p5 server and want to access the ASMI remotely when the system is in

standby, attach a modem to a system port on the back of the server. For views of the back of each server, see References.

__ If you have an IBM System p5 or eServer p5 server and are connecting it to an uninterruptible power supply,

refer to the documentation that is included with your uninterruptible power supply. You might need additional hardware.

__ If you have an IBM System i5 or eServer i5 server and are connecting it to an uninterruptible power supply, the

serial uninterruptible power supply conversion cable is required. See “Serial uninterruptible power supply conversion cable” on page 162 for instructions.

Notes:

1. For the IBM System p5 or eServer p5 servers, any other application that uses a system port requires a system port adapter to be installed in a PCI slot.

2. The attachment of high availability cluster multiprocessing IBM (HACMP™) cables to the system ports on the back of the server is not supported.

Connecting the power cords

__ Power cords should be routed through the retention rings or under the retention brackets that are provided to

prevent the power cords from becoming unplugged unexpectedly.

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Connecting the power cords

__ If your server is equipped with a retention ring, route the power cord through the ring before you plug it

into the back of the server. See the following figure as an example:

__ If your server is equipped with a retention bracket, route the power cord under the bracket before you

plug it into the back of the server. See the following figure as an example:

__ Plug the power cords into the system, display, and attached devices.

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Routing the cables through the cable-management arm

__ Is your server installed in a rack?

v No. Proceed to the next section, Starting your server. v Yes. Do the following:

__ Put the system into the service position.

v For the models 510 and 510Q, see Place the model 9110-510 or OpenPower 710 in the service position. v For the models 520, 520Q, 550, 550Q, 560Q, and 570, see Place the rack-mounted system or expansion

unit in the service position.

__ Route the cables through the hooks along the cable-management arm and secure them with the straps

provided.

__ After attaching the cables to the cable-management arm, go to the front of the rack and move the system

drawer in and out. Observe cables and cable-management-arm movement to verify that the cables are not binding.

Starting your server

__ Power the system on (see Powering the system on and off).

Note: Expect a delay between the time when power is applied to the server or workstation and when an initial program load (IPL) can be performed. When power is initially applied to the server or workstation, the service processor performs a self-check and will leave the control panel blank for up to two minutes. Wait until the C1XX XXXX progress codes are completed and 01 is displayed on the control panel before you perform an IPL or change control panel functions.

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After you finish

__ Did you receive a cable hook with your rack shipment?

v No. Proceed to the next item. v Yes. The cable hook can help manage the server cables in the back of the rack. To install the cable hook, slide

it into the slots located on the back of the rack as shown in the following figure:

__ Return to your initial server setup checklist and complete the next step.

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Cabling a model 9406-520 and a Hardware Management Console (HMC)

DANGER

working on or around the system, observe the following precautions:

When

Electrical voltage and current from power, telephone, and communication cables are hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard:

v Connect power to this unit only with the IBM provided power cord. Do not use the IBM

provided power cord for any other product.

v Do not open or service any power supply assembly.

v Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration

of this product during an electrical storm.

v The product might be equipped with multiple power cords. To remove all hazardous voltages,

disconnect all power cords.

v Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet. Ensure that the outlet

supplies proper voltage and phase rotation according to the system rating plate.

v Connect any equipment that will be attached to this product to properly wired outlets.

v When possible, use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal cables.

v Never turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire, water, or structural damage.

v Disconnect the attached power cords, telecommunications systems, networks, and modems before

you open the device covers, unless instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration procedures.

v Connect and disconnect cables as described in the following procedures when installing, moving,

or opening covers on this product or attached devices.

To Disconnect:

1. Turn off everything (unless instructed otherwise).

2. Remove the power cords from the outlets.

3. Remove the signal cables from the connectors.

4. Remove all cables from the devices

To Connect:

1. Turn off everything (unless instructed otherwise).

2. Attach all cables to the devices.

3. Attach the signal cables to the connectors.

4. Attach the power cords to the outlets.

5. Turn on the devices.

(D005)

Complete the following tasks to cable your server:

Before you begin

__ If you have hardware features that are not installed, install them now. See Installing features and replacing parts

for instructions.

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Cabling the expansion units

__ Do you have an expansion unit?

v Yes. For instructions on how to set up your expansion unit, click the following link. Do not plug the

expansion-unit power cord into the power outlet, as directed by the following link, until later in the checklist. Expansion units

v No. Proceed to the next section, Connecting the external cables.

Connecting the external cables

__ If you are using any optional adapters (such as token ring or 8-port EIA-232), connect the cables to the

appropriate adapter connectors in the PCI slots of your machine.

Use the table in “Cables and adapters” on page 163 to connect the cables to the matching adapters on the back of your server. Not all adapters are shown.

Note: If the cable did not come with your server, you will have to supply it.

Attaching devices using the system ports

__ If you have an IBM System p5 or eServer p5 server, the system ports on the back of the server are disabled

when your server is connected to an HMC.

__ If you have an IBM System i5 or eServer i5 server and are connecting it to an uninterruptible power supply, the

serial uninterruptible power supply conversion cable is required. See “Serial uninterruptible power supply conversion cable” on page 162 for instructions. Do not plug the uninterruptible-power-supply power cord into the outlet, and do not start your server.

Note: The attachment of high availability cluster multiprocessing IBM (HACMP) cables to the system ports on the back of the server is not supported.

Connecting the power cords

__ Power cords should be routed through the retention rings or under the retention brackets that are provided to

prevent the power cords from becoming unplugged unexpectedly. __ If your server is equipped with a retention ring, route the power cord through the ring before you plug it

into the back of the server. See the following figure as an example:

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Connecting the power cords

__ If your server is equipped with a retention bracket, route the power cord under the bracket before you

plug it into the back of the server. See the following figure as an example:

__ Plug the power cords into the system, display, and attached devices. Do not connect the power cords to a

power source until instructed to do so. Note: If you connect your server to a power source before the HMC is configured as the DHCP server, the

server will initialize using the default IP address values (HMC1 as 192.168.2.147 and HMC2 as 192.168.3.147) instead of waiting for an address value from the HMC. If you inadvertently connect your server to a power source, the IP address value will be corrected in the HMC configuration portion of the installation.

Connecting the Hardware Management Console cables

__ Cable the HMC (see Cabling the HMC).

Routing the cables through the cable-management arm

__ Is your server installed in a rack?

v No. Proceed to the next section, After you finish. v Yes. Do the following:

__ Put the system into the service position.

unit in the service position.

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Routing the cables through the cable-management arm

__ Route the cables through the hooks along the cable-management arm and secure them with the straps

provided.

__ After attaching the cables to the cable-management arm, go to the front of the rack and move the system

drawer in and out. Observe cables and cable-management-arm movement to verify that the cables are not binding.

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After you finish

__ Did you receive a cable hook with your rack shipment?

v No. Proceed to the next item. v Yes. The cable hook can help manage the server cables in the back of the rack. To install the cable hook, slide

it into the slots located on the back of the rack as shown in the following figure:

__ Return to your initial server setup checklist and complete the next step.

Cabling the Operations Console attachment for model 9406-520

Learn how to connect the Operations Console, power cords, external cables, and the optional electronic customer support cable, cable the expansion units, attach devices, install the PCI Cryptographic Coprocessor card, and route the cables.

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