Bull ESCALA PL860T/R Use and care manual

ESCALA
ESCALA PL860T/R Removal
and Replacement Procedures
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ESCALA
ESCALA PL860T/R Removal and
Replacement Procedures
Hardware
May 2009
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Contents
Safety notices .................................v
Chapter 1. Removing and replacing FRUs .....................1
Battery .....................................2
Cache battery pack .................................14
Control panel...................................23
Disk drive ....................................27
Replacing the disk drive using AIX ..........................27
Replacing the disk drive using Linux ..........................30
Preparing to remove the disk drive .........................30
Removing the disk drive .............................33
Replacing the disk drive .............................34
Replacing the disk drive nonconcurrently ........................36
Rebuilding data on a replacement disk drive using Linux ...................38
Replacing the disk drive using IBM i ..........................38
Disk unit backplane ................................45
External cables ..................................58
Ethernet card ...................................58
Fan......................................64
GX adapter ...................................70
Media device ...................................76
Memory DIMM ..................................85
PCI adapter ...................................92
Power supply ..................................97
RAID enablement card ...............................102
Auxiliary cache card ................................108
Slimline media ..................................113
System backplane .................................118
System processor assembly ..............................146
TPMD card ...................................154
Voltage regulator module ..............................159
Voltage regulator module (single)............................166
VPDcard....................................172
Chapter 2. Verifying a repair ..........................179
Verifying the repair in AIX ..............................180
Verifying the repair in Linux .............................183
Verifying a repair using an IBM i system or logical partition ..................183
Chapter 3. Closing a service call ........................187
Closing a service call using Integrated Virtualization Manager ..................191
Closing a service call using AIX or Linux .........................195
Activating and deactivating LEDs ...........................200
Deactivating a system attention LED or partition LED using the HMC ..............200
Activating or deactivating an identify LED using the HMC ..................200
Deactivating a system attention LED or logical partition LED using the Advanced System Management
Interface ...................................201
Activating or deactivating an identify LED using the Advanced System Management Interface ......201
Appendix. Notices ..............................203
Trademarks ...................................204
Electronic emission notices ..............................204
Class A Notices.................................204
Terms and conditions................................207
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Safety notices
Safety notices may be printed throughout this guide:
vDANGER notices call attention to a situation that is potentially lethal or extremely hazardous to
people.
vCAUTION notices call attention to a situation that is potentially hazardous to people because of some
existing condition.
vAttention notices call attention to the possibility of damage to a program, device, system, or data.
World Trade safety information
Several countries require the safety information contained in product publications to be presented in their
national languages. If this requirement applies to your country, a safety information booklet is included
in the publications package shipped with the product. The booklet contains the safety information in
your national language with references to the U.S. English source. Before using a U.S. English publication
to install, operate, or service this product, you must first become familiar with the related safety
information in the booklet. You should also refer to the booklet any time you do not clearly understand
any safety information in the U.S. English publications.
German safety information
Das Produkt ist nicht für den Einsatz an Bildschirmarbeitsplätzen im Sinne§2der
Bildschirmarbeitsverordnung geeignet.
Laser safety information
IBM®servers can use I/O cards or features that are fiber-optic based and that utilize lasers or LEDs.
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 IEC 60825 as a class 1 laser
product. Consult the label on each part for laser certification numbers and approval information.
CAUTION:
This product might contain one or more of the following devices: CD-ROM drive, DVD-ROM drive,
DVD-RAM drive, or laser module, which are Class 1 laser products. Note the following information:
vDo not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could result in exposure to
hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable parts inside the device.
vUse of the controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein
might result in hazardous radiation exposure.
(C026)
CAUTION:
Data processing environments can contain equipment transmitting on system links with laser modules
that operate at greater than Class 1 power levels. For this reason, never look into the end of an optical
fiber cable or open receptacle. (C027)
CAUTION:
This product contains a Class 1M laser. Do not view directly with optical instruments. (C028)
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CAUTION:
Some laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser diode. Note the following
information: laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view directly with optical
instruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam. (C030)
Power and cabling information for NEBS (Network Equipment-Building System)
GR-1089-CORE
The following comments apply to the IBM servers that have been designated as conforming to NEBS
(Network Equipment-Building System) GR-1089-CORE:
The equipment is suitable for installation in the following:
vNetwork telecommunications facilities
vLocations where the NEC (National Electrical Code) applies
The intrabuilding ports of this equipment are suitable for connection to intrabuilding or unexposed
wiring or cabling only. The intrabuilding ports of this equipment must not be metallically connected to the
interfaces that connect to the OSP (outside plant) or its wiring. These interfaces are designed for use as
intrabuilding interfaces only (Type 2 or Type 4 ports as described in GR-1089-CORE) and require isolation
from the exposed OSP cabling. The addition of primary protectors is not sufficient protection to connect
these interfaces metallically to OSP wiring.
Note: All Ethernet cables must be shielded and grounded at both ends.
The ac-powered system does not require the use of an external surge protection device (SPD).
The dc-powered system employs an isolated DC return (DC-I) design. The DC battery return terminal
shall not be connected to the chassis or frame ground.
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Chapter 1. Removing and replacing FRUs
Use these procedures to remove and replace failing parts.
Before you begin a replacement, perform these tasks:
1. If you are performing a replacement procedure that might put your data at risk, ensure, if possible,
that you have a current backup of your system or logical partition (including operating systems,
licensed programs, and data).
2. Review the installation or replacement procedure for the feature or part.
3. Note the significance of color on your system.
Blue or terra-cotta on a part of the hardware indicates a touch point where you can grip the hardware
to remove it from or install it in the system, open or close a latch, and so on. terra-cotta might also
indicate that the part can be removed and replaced with the system or logical partition power on.
4. Ensure that you have access to a medium, flat-blade screwdriver.
5. If parts are incorrect, missing, or visibly damaged, contact the provider of your parts, or your next
level of support.
Note: When working on or around the system, observe the following precautions:
Electrical voltage and current from power, telephone, and communication cables are hazardous. To avoid
a shock hazard:
vConnect power to this unit only with the IBM provided power cord. Do not use the IBM provided
power cord for any other product.
vDo not open or service any power supply assembly.
vDo not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration of this
product during an electrical storm.
vThe product might be equipped with multiple power cords. To remove all hazardous voltages,
disconnect all power cords.
vConnect 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.
vConnect any equipment that will be attached to this product to properly wired outlets.
vWhen possible, use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal cables.
vNever turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire, water, or structural damage.
vDisconnect the attached power cords, telecommunications systems, networks, and modems before you
open the device covers, unless instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration procedures.
vConnect 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.
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Attention:
Failure to follow the step-by-step sequence for FRU removal and installation may result in FRU or system
damage.
Use the following precautions whenever you handle electronic components or cables.
vThe electrostatic discharge (ESD) kit and the ESD wrist strap must be used when handling logic cards,
SCMs, MCMs, electronic boards, and disk drives.
vKeep all electronic components in the shipping container or envelope until you are ready to install
them.
vIf you remove, then reinstall an electronic component, temporarily place the component on an ESD pad
or blanket.
Battery
Use this procedure to service the battery.
1. Access the ASMI
The Advanced System Management Interface (ASMI) is the interface to the service processor that is required 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.
To access the ASMI, refer to Accessing the Advanced System Management Interface.
When you have accessed the ASMI, continue with the next step.
2. Check and record the server firmware and service processor settings
1. Check and record the admin user ID’s password.
2. Check and record the server firmware level prior to replacing this FRU. You may need to update the system to
the latest server firmware code level after you replace this FRU.
3. Check and record the service processor settings you previously set using Advanced System Management (ASM).
This can be done using a Hardware Management Console (HMC) or PC to access ASM. You will need to reset
these service processor settings after you replace this FRU or the default settings will be used. Settings to record
include the following:
vSystem Name setting.
vSystem Power Control settings.
vSystem Service Aids settings.
vSystem configuration settings.
vNetwork Services settings.
vPerformance Option settings.
vLogin Profile settings.
4. Record any service processor settings you may have set using operating system commands.
3. Power off the unit
Power should be removed from the unit containing the battery. If this unit is powered on, power it off now.
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4. Disconnect the power cords
Disconnect all power cords from the unit you
are servicing.
1. Place into service position
Note to Tower Users: The instructions in this
procedure are written based on the rack
model. Tower users may still use this
procedure. However, Tower users should
ignore specific references to rack-only features
such as rack doors, rack thumbscrews, and
rack-specific FRU orientation, etc.
Attention: When placing the model rack into
the service position, it is essential that all
stability plates are firmly in position to
prevent the rack from toppling. Ensure that
only one system unit is in the service position
at a time.
Remove two screws (A) securing the system
unit (B) to the rack.
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2. Place into service position (continued)
While holding the system unit release latches
(A) down on both the left and right sides, pull
the system unit (B) out from the rack until the
rails are fully extended and locked.
Notes:
1. Ensure that the cables at the back of the
system unit do not catch or bind as you
pull the unit forward in the rack.
2. When the system unit rails are fully
extended, the rail safety latches lock into
place. This action prevents the system
from being pulled out too far.
3. Remove the service access cover
1. Loosen the two thumbscrews (A) located
at the back of the cover.
2. Slide the cover (B) toward the back of the
system unit. When the front of the service
access cover has cleared the upper frame
ledge, lift the cover up and off the system
unit.
Attention: For proper cooling and airflow,
replace the cover before turning on the
system. Operating the system without the
cover for more than 30 minutes could damage
the system components.
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4. Remove the fans
1. While squeezing the latch (A), reach
through the hole of the fan and pull the
fan out of the fan cage.
2. Repeat these steps until all system fans are
removed from the fan cage.
5. Remove the air baffles
Grasp the air baffles and pull them out of the
fan cage.
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6. Remove the fan cage
1. Loosen the two retaining thumbscrews (A)
that secure the fan cage to the system
board.
2. Lift the fan cage (B) up and out of the
enclosure.
7. Remove the time-of-day battery
Remove the time-of-day battery (A) from the
system backplane.
CAUTION: The battery contains lithium. To
avoid possible explosion, do not burn or
charge the battery.
Do not:
vThrow or immerse into water.
vHeat to more than 100 degrees C (212
degrees F).
vRepair or disassemble.
Exchange only with the IBM-approved part.
Recycle or discard the battery as instructed by
local regulations. In the United States, IBM
has a process for the collection of this battery.
For information, call 1-800-426-4333. Have the
IBM part number for the battery unit
available when you call. (C003)
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8. Install the time-of-day battery
Install the time-of-day battery (A) in the slot
on the system backplane.
9. Install the fan cage
1. Lower the fan cage (A) into its location on
the system board, aligning the locator pins
through the holes.
2. Tighten the two retaining thumbscrews (B)
securing the fan cage to the system board.
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10. Install the air baffles
1. Lower the air baffles into their location in
the fan cage.
2. Push down on the air baffles until they
lock into place.
11. Install the fans
1. Lower the fan into its location in the fan
cage.
2. Push down on the fan until it locks into
place.
3. Repeat these steps until all system fans are
installed.
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12. Install the service access cover
1. Place the service access cover (A) on the
top of the system, about 25 mm (1 in.)
from the front of the system.
2. Hold the service access cover against the
system unit and slide it toward the front
of the system. The tabs of the service
access cover slide beneath the upper
chassis ledge.
3. Align the two thumbscrews (B) located on
the back of the service access cover with
the two holes on the back of the system
chassis.
4. Tighten the thumbscrews to secure the
service access cover.
13. Place into operating position
1. To unlock the rail safety latches (B), slide
the latches towards the front of the
system.
2. Push the system unit (A) back into the
rack until both system-unit release latches
have locked into position.
Note: Ensure that the cables at the back of
the system do not catch or bind as you
push the system unit back into the rack.
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14. Place into operating position (continued)
Replace and tighten the two screws (B) that
secure the system unit (A) to the rack.
15. Connect the power cords
If you removed the power cords, connect all
power cords to the unit you are servicing.
16. Power on the system.
Power on the system.
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17. Restore network connectivity
The installed service processor must connect to the network to be accessible from the HMC.
How will the IP address of the service processor be managed?
Obtain an IP address
automatically from a
DHCP server
Configure a static IP
address
↓Go to step 19.
18. Restore service processor settings
Enable network access to the service processor by doing the following:
If the network connection uses the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) to establish an IP address, and uses
the Hardware Management Console (HMC) as the DHCP server, no additional configuration is necessary to enable
network access to the service processor. Do the following:
1. Ensure that the service processor is connected to the existing service network by verifying that the HMC cable is
connected to the HMC port on the service processor assembly.
2. If not already connected, connect all system power cables by plugging them into power outlets. Note: Do not
start the system at this time.
Can you access the service network?
Yes No
Go to step 21 on page
12.
Go to step 23 on page
12
19. Restore service processor settings
If the network connection uses static IP address assignments, do the following:
1. Connect a client with a Web browser directly to the service processor network port using one of the following
URLs:
vhttps://192.168.2.147
vhttps://192.168.3.147
2. If not already connected, connect all system power cables by plugging them into power outlets. Note: Do not
start the system at this time.
3. Log on to Advanced System Management (ASM) with the user ID admin and the default password admin.
4. Change the admin user ID’s password and the general user ID’s password when prompted.
5. Configure network access using the static IP address.
20. Restore service processor settings
With the network connection now configured to use static IP address assignments, access the service network.
Can you access the service network?
Yes No
↓Go to step 24 on page
12
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21. Access the ASMI
The Advanced System Management Interface (ASMI) is the interface to the service processor that is required 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.
To access the ASMI, refer to Accessing the Advanced System Management Interface.
When you have accessed the ASMI, continue with the next step.
22.
Go to step 26.
23. Restore service processor settings
If the network connection uses DHCP to establish an IP address, but does not use an HMC as the DHCP server, do
the following:
1. Complete any network configuration necessary to allow the DHCP server to recognize and assign an IP address
to the service processor.
2. Ensure that the service processor is connected to the existing service network by verifying that the network cable
is connected to the network port on the service processor assembly.
3. If not already connected, connect all system power cables by plugging them into power outlets. Note: Do not
start the system at this time.
Can you access the service network?
No Yes
↓Go to step 21
24. Restore service processor settings
You have indicated that you are still not able to access the service network.
You will need to reset the service processor network interfaces (and passwords) by pressing the pin-hole switch on
the control panel.
25.
Go to step 17 on page 11.
26. Restore service processor settings
Change the admin user ID’s password when prompted by following these steps:
1. In the navigation area of ASM, expand Login Profile.
2. Select Change Password.
3. Specify the required information, and click Continue.
Note: Passwords can be any combination of up to 64 alphanumeric characters. The default password for the
administrator ID is admin. After your initial login to ASM, the administrator passwords must be changed.
As a security measure, you are required to enter the password for your user ID in the Current password for current
user field.
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