Bull Escala Power6 User manual

Customer-Installable
Features for
PL1660R
ESCALA POWER6
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ESCALA POWER6
Customer-Installable
Features for PL1660R
November 2007
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Contents
Safety notices ........... vii
About this publication ........ix
Customer-Installable Features for the
17M/MA ..............1
Chapter 1. Control panel, signal cable,
or control panel fillers ........3
Model control panel ............3
Install or replace the control panel with power on 3
Remove the control panel with power on ....4
Install or replace the control panel with power off 6
Remove the control panel with power off....7
Model control panel filler .........8
Chapter 2. Disk Drive .........9
Install adisk drive ............9
Install adisk drive with the AIX system or logical
partition powered on ..........9
Prepare the system ..........10
Install the disk drive .........11
Complete the procedure ........14
Install adisk drive with the Linux system or
logical partition powered on........14
Install adisk drive using Linux kernel 2.4 ..16
Install the disk drive ........16
Complete the procedure .......20
Install the disk drive using Linux kernel 2.6 20
Install the disk drive ........20
Verify that the new disk drive is
operational ...........24
Complete the procedure .......25
Install adisk drive with the system or logical
partition powered off ..........25
Prepare the system ..........26
Install the disk drive .........27
Complete the procedure ........30
Remove adisk drive ...........30
Replace adisk drive ...........31
Replace adisk drive with the AIX system or
logical partition powered on........31
Prepare the system ..........32
Remove the disk drive.........33
Replace the disk drive .........35
Complete the procedure ........37
Replace adisk drive with the Linux system or
logical partition powered on........37
Replace the disk drive using Linux kernel 2.4 39
Prepare to remove the disk drive ....39
Remove the disk drive........40
Replace the disk drive ........43
Complete the procedure .......45
Replace the disk drive using Linux kernel 2.6 45
Prepare to remove the disk drive ....45
Remove the disk drive........47
Replace the disk drive ........50
Complete the procedure .......52
Replace adisk drive with the system or logical
partition powered off ..........52
Prepare the system ..........53
Remove the disk drive.........54
Replace the disk drive .........56
Complete the procedure ........58
Replace aSCSI disk drive ........58
Remove the disk drive.........59
Replace the disk drive .........60
Complete the procedure ........62
Remove or install adisk-drive filler ......62
Remove adisk-drive filler ........63
Install adisk-drive filler .........64
Disk drive locations ...........66
Disk drive locations for models ......66
Disk drive locations for the 11D/20 expansion
unit ................66
Disk drive locations for the 57/86, 57/87, 31D/24
or 31T/24 SCSI disk-drive enclosure .....66
57/86, 57/87, 31D/24 or 31T/24 SCSI disk-drive
enclosure ...............67
Connect and configure the 57/86, 57/87, 31D/24
or 31T/24 SCSI disk-drive enclosure to asystem
or partition with the AIX operating system ...68
Connecting and configuring the 57/86, 57/87,
31D/24 or 31T/24 SCSI disk-drive enclosure in
an AIX clustered environment .......72
Connect and configure the disk drive enclosure
in asystem with the Linux operating system ..74
SCSI repeater card ...........77
Remove and replace SCSI repeater card ....81
Related Information ...........82
Disk-drive concurrent maintenance lights ...82
Disk-drive concurrent maintenance lights for
models ..............82
Disk-drive concurrent maintenance lights for
model 11D/20 ...........83
Disk-drive concurrent maintenance lights for
models 57/86, 57/87, 31D/24 or 31T/24 SCSI
disk-drive enclosure .........83
Prepare adisk drive for use in an AIX system or
logical partition ............84
Prepare to remove adisk drive from asystem or
expansion unit controlled by AIX ......84
Rebuild data on areplacement disk drive using
AIX ................84
Rebuild data on areplacement disk drive using
Linux ...............85
Rebuild data on adisk drive using Linux
kernel 2.4 .............85
Rebuild data on adisk drive using Linux
kernel 2.6 .............86
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Chapter 3. Expansion units ......89
Prepare to connect your expansion units.....89
Plan where you will install the new expansion
units................90
Identify RIO, InfiniBand and SPCN cables ...90
Plan your cable layout..........91
Example: Topologies of RIO loops .....91
System unit cable options........92
Expansion unit cable options ......92
Expansion unit configuration rules for RIO
and InfiniBand ...........94
Connect your expansion units ........95
Connect the expansion unit with RIO cables ..97
Add expansion units to anew RIO loop...97
Add expansion units to an existing RIO loop 98
Examples: RIO expansion unit connections ..99
Verify that the new configuration is functioning 101
Verify the RIO loops using an HMC .... 101
Viewing information about the managed
system ............. 102
Verify the System Power Control Network
(SPCN) .............. 103
Setting I/O enclosure configuration ID and
MTMS value ........... 104
Using the ASMI to verify and set the
configuration ID and MTMS value ... 104
Using the control panel to set the
configuration ID .........113
Connect the expansion unit with SPCN cables 114
Examples: RIO SPCN connections ....115
Connector locations ..........117
Model connector locations .......117
Model 57/9011D/11 or 11D/10 connector
locations .............118
Model 05/9511D/20 connector locations ..118
Model 14G/30 connector locations ....119
Chapter 4. PCI adapter ....... 121
Model ,and attached expansion units, PCI
adapters and cassettes .......... 121
Install aPCI adapter contained in acassette .. 121
Install aPCI adapter contained in acassette
with the power on in AIX ....... 121
Install aPCI adapter contained in acassette
with the power on in Linux ...... 126
Install aPCI adapter contained in acassette
with the power off ......... 131
Remove aPCI adapter contained in acassette
from the system ........... 136
Remove aPCI adapter contained in acassette
from the system with the power on in AIX . 136
Remove aPCI adapter contained in acassette
from the system with the power on in Linux . 140
Remove aPCI adapter contained in acassette
from the system with the system power off . 143
Attached expansion-unit PCI adapters .... 145
Install attached expansion-unit PCI adapters 145
Install attached expansion-unit PCI
adapters with system power on in AIX .. 145
Install attached expansion-unit PCI
adapter with system power on in Linux . 150
Install attached expansion-unit PCI
adapters with the system power off ... 155
Remove attached expansion-unit PCI
adapters ............. 160
Remove attached expansion-unit PCI
adapters with the system power on in AIX 161
Remove attached expansion-unit PCI
adapters with the system power on in
Linux ............. 165
Remove attached expansion-unit PCI
adapters with the system power off ... 167
PCI adapter single-width cassette...... 170
Place aPCI adapter in asingle-width cassette 171
Remove an adapter from the PCI adapter
single-width cassette ......... 177
PCI adapter placement for servers system units
and expansion units .......... 180
Model 17M/MA server ........ 180
PCI slot descriptions ........ 180
Expansion units ......... 181
PCI and PCI-X adapters ....... 182
PCIe adapters .......... 183
Performance notes......... 184
11D/11 expansion unit ........ 186
PCI slot descriptions ........ 186
Slot priorities .......... 186
11D/20 expansion unit ........ 187
PCI slot descriptions ........ 187
Slot Priorities .......... 187
14G/30 expansion unit ........ 188
System description ........ 188
PCI slot descriptions ........ 188
Slot priorities .......... 189
Common PCI Adapter procedures ..... 189
Avoiding electric shock ........ 190
Handling static-sensitive devices ..... 191
PCI hot-plug manager access for AIX ... 191
Component LEDs .......... 192
Prerequisites for hot-plugging PCI adapters
in Linux ............. 192
Verify that the Linux, hot-plug PCI tools are
installed ............. 192
Open the model 05/95 or 50/9511D/20
service access cover ......... 193
Chapter 5. Media device ....... 195
Install aSlimline media device for model with the
system powered off ........... 195
Chapter 6. Installing rack features .. 197
Installing the rack ............ 197
Installing the 14T/00, 14T/42 0551, and 0553
racks ............... 197
Completing aparts inventory ...... 197
Positioning the rack ......... 197
Leveling the rack .......... 198
Attaching the stabilizer brackets ..... 199
Attaching the rack to aconcrete floor ... 200
Attaching the rack to the concrete floor
beneath araised floor ........ 205
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Connecting the power distribution system 209
Checking the ac outlets ........ 209
Attaching the front or back ac electrical
outlet .............. 209
Installing the ac outlet-mounting plates
with ac outlets .......... 210
Installing the ac outlet-mounting plate
without ac outlets ......... 212
Installing the model 31D/2457/86 into arack 213
Completing aparts inventory ...... 214
Determining the location ....... 214
Marking the location without a
rack-mounting template ........ 215
Marking the location using rack-mounting
template ............. 216
Attaching the mounting hardware to the rack 217
Installing the 31D/2457/86 on the rail
assembly ............. 219
Installing asystem or expansion unit into arack 222
Installing the 50/95 or 05/9511D/20
expansion unit into arack ....... 222
Determining the location ...... 223
Installing the 50/95 or 05/9511D/20 rails
into the rack........... 226
Installing the 50/95 or 05/9511D/20
expansion unit into arack ...... 227
Installing the 57/90 or 57/9611D/11 or
14G/30 expansion unit in arack ..... 231
Marking the location using the
rack-mounting template ....... 232
Marking the location without a
rack-mounting template ....... 234
Installing the expandable rails and
extension bracket into the rack .... 236
Installing the shell......... 238
Installing the system ........ 241
Attaching the RIO, power controller
(SPCN), and power cables ...... 242
Removing and replacing 14T/00, 14T/42, 0551, and
0553 side panels ............ 242
Replacing a14T/00, 14T/42, 0551, and 0553 side
panel ............... 243
Attaching the rack doors ......... 244
Attaching ahigh-perforation front door ... 244
Rack Safety Notices ......... 245
Installing the rack security kit ........ 247
Ruggedized kit ............. 250
Releasing the ruggedized brace ...... 251
Releasing the side panel with aruggedized kit 252
Connecting multiple racks with rack-to-rack
attachment kit ............. 253
Rack status beacon ........... 255
Installing the rack status beacon ...... 255
Connecting multiple junction boxes .... 257
Installing or removing arack-mounted system-unit
latch bracket.............. 258
Chapter 7. Backplanes and cards ... 261
Remove the model system backplane ..... 261
Prepare the system .......... 261
Remove the system backplane ....... 262
Remove the model SMP processor cable ... 264
Replace the model system backplane ..... 268
Replace the system backplane ....... 268
Complete the procedure ......... 270
Replace the model SMP processor cable ... 270
Chapter 8. RIO or GX Dual-Port 12X
Channel Attach adapteradapters and
cables .............. 275
Model RIO or GX Dual-Port 12X Channel Attach
adapter adapter ............ 275
Install amodel RIO or GX Dual-Port 12X
Channel Attach adapter adapter ...... 275
Remove amodel RIO or GX Dual-Port 12X
Channel Attach adapter adapter ...... 277
Replace amodel RIO or GX Dual-Port 12X
Channel Attach adapter adapter ...... 278
Chapter 9. Voltage regulator ..... 281
Model voltage regulator assembly ...... 281
Install the model voltage regulator assembly
with power on ............ 283
Remove and replace the model voltage
regulator assembly with power on ..... 284
Remove the model voltage regulator
assembly with power on ....... 284
Replace the model voltage regulator
assembly with power on ....... 285
Install the model voltage regulator assembly
with power off ............ 286
Remove and replace the model voltage
regulator assembly with power off ..... 287
Remove the model voltage regulator
assembly with power off ....... 288
Replace the model voltage regulator
assembly with power off ....... 289
Chapter 10. Common Procedures... 291
Before you begin ............ 291
Managing the Advanced System Management
Interface (ASMI) ............ 293
Accessing the ASMI .......... 293
Accessing the ASMI using aWeb browser 293
Setting the IP address on your PC or
mobile computer ......... 295
ASMI Authority Levels ....... 296
Configuring network interfaces .... 297
Changing the time of day ...... 298
Accessing the ASMI using the HMC.... 298
Identify afailing part........... 299
Identify afailing part on an AIX system or
logical partition ........... 299
Locate afailing part in an AIX system or
logical partition .......... 299
Activate the indicator light for the failing
part .............. 299
Identify afailing part on aLinux system or
logical partition ........... 299
Locate afailing part and activate the
indicator light ........... 300
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Locate afailing part in aLinux system or
logical partition ......... 300
Activate the indicator light for the failing
part .............. 300
Deactivate the failing-part indicator light .. 300
Start or stop the system or logical partition ... 300
Start the system or logical partition ...... 300
Start asystem that is not managed by aHardware
Management Console........... 300
Powering the system on and off ...... 301
Start the system or logical partition using the
Hardware Management Console ....... 302
Powering on amanaged system ...... 303
Stop the system or logical partition ...... 303
Stop the system that is not managed by a
Hardware Management Console ....... 303
Stop the system or logical partition using the
Hardware Management Console ....... 305
Powering off amanaged system ...... 305
Expansion unit cover or door ........ 305
Install the front cover on amodel 14G/3057/96 305
Remove the front cover on amodel 14G/3057/96 306
Remove the front cover from the 11D/1157/91 or
57/94 expansion unit ........... 307
Install the front cover on the 11D/1157/91 or 57/94
expansion unit ............. 308
Front cover .............. 309
Remove the front cover from the 11D/20 expansion
unit ................ 309
Install the front cover on the 11D/20 expansion
unit ................ 310
Front cover for the model 17M/MA ...... 310
Remove the front cover from the model ....311
Install the front cover on the model ......311
Place the rack-mounted system or expansion unit
in the service position or operating position ... 312
Place the rack-mounted system or expansion unit
in the service position .......... 312
Place the rack-mounted system or expansion unit
in the operating position ......... 316
Viewing existing firmware levels ....... 318
Using the HMC to view the existing firmware
levels ............... 318
Using the ASMI to view the existing level of
server firmware ........... 318
Install afeature using the Hardware Management
Console ............... 318
Remove apart using the Hardware
Management Console.......... 318
Exchange apart using the Hardware
Management Console.......... 319
Verify the installed part .......... 319
Verify an installed feature or replaced part on an
AIX system or logical partition ....... 320
Using the HMC to perform aslow boot ... 322
Using the control panel to collect reference
codes and system information ...... 323
Changing service indicators ....... 324
Turning off system attention indicator ... 324
Verify the installed part on aLinux system or
logical partition (run AIX diagnostics) ..... 324
Verify an installed part using stand-alone
diagnostics .............. 324
Running stand-alone diagnostics from a
Network Installation Management server ... 326
Verify the presence of an installed part using
Hardware Management Console (HMC) .... 328
Viewing serviceable events ........ 329
Activating and deactivating LEDs ..... 329
Deactivate asystem attention LED or
partition LED ........... 330
Activate or deactivate identify LED .... 330
Squadrons Common content ........ 331
Chapter 11. Upgrades ........ 343
Upgrade concepts ............ 343
Upgrade terminology.......... 343
Upgrade path ............ 343
Upgrade timeline ........... 343
Upgrade considerations ......... 346
Upgrade checklist ............ 346
Upgrading the server........... 347
Upgrade planning tasks ......... 348
Order tasks ............. 348
Configuring your order ........ 348
Validating your order......... 349
Validating your upgrade project plan ... 349
Placing your order ......... 349
Preparation tasks ........... 350
Confirming your upgrade schedule .... 350
Cleaning up disk storage ....... 350
Adjusting memory and processing resources 350
Developing your test plan ....... 351
Scheduling your acceptance review .... 352
Preinstallation tasks .......... 352
Software considerations ........ 352
System backup requirements ...... 353
Preparing your location for the upgrade .. 353
Reviewing your project and contingency
plans .............. 353
Running the AIX pre_migration command 354
Performing the upgrade ......... 354
Saving your existing partition profiles from a
Hardware Management Console ..... 355
Updating AIX with anew maintenance level 356
Migrating AIX to anew version or release 357
Backing up AIX to aCD........ 360
Restoring an AIX system backup from aCD 361
Testing your server .......... 363
Appendix. Accessibility features ... 365
Notices .............. 367
Trademarks .............. 368
Electronic emission notices ......... 368
Class ANotices............ 368
Terms and conditions........... 371
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Safety notices
Safety notices may be printed throughout this guide.
vDANGER notices call attention to asituation that is potentially lethal or extremely hazardous to
people.
vCAUTION notices call attention to asituation that is potentially hazardous to people because of some
existing condition.
vAttention notices call attention to the possibility of damage to aprogram, 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, asafety 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 aU.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.
Laser safety information
The 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 Jfor class
1laser products. Outside the U.S., they are certified to be in compliance with IEC 60825 as aclass 1laser
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 1laser 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 1power levels. For this reason, never look into the end of an optical
fiber cable or open receptacle. (C027)
CAUTION:
This product contains aClass 1M laser. Do not view directly with optical instruments. (C028)
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)
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Power and cabling information for NEBS (Network Equipment-Building System)
GR-1089-CORE
The following comments apply to the 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 2or Type 4ports 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.
viii Customer-Installable Features for the 17M/MA

About this publication
This book contains information regarding the customer tasks that are involved with installing options on
your 17M/MA system.
The customer tasks that are included in this book are predominantly focused on installing hardware
features. Those sections are designed to assist you when installing hardware features in your 17M/MA or
in an attached expansion unit. This book also contains information for upgrading your system. The
information contained within that section focuses on migrating AIX®to anew release, upgrading your
servers model to anew 17M/MA model, or upgrading to anew hardware feature.
For information about the accessibility features of this product, for users who have aphysical disability,
see “Accessibility features,” on page 365.
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xCustomer-Installable Features for the 17M/MA

Customer-Installable Features for the 17M/MA
This book contains information regarding the customer tasks that are involved with installing options on
your 17M/MA system.
The customer tasks that are included in this book are predominantly focused on installing hardware
features. Those sections are designed to assist you when installing hardware features in your 17M/MA or
in an attached expansion unit. This book also contains information for upgrading your system. The
information contained within that section focuses on migrating AIX to anew release, upgrading your
servers model to anew 17M/MA model, or upgrading to anew hardware feature.
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2Customer-Installable Features for the 17M/MA

Chapter 1. Control panel, signal cable, or control panel fillers
You might need to remove, install, or replace the control panel (operator panel), signal cable, or control
panel fillers in the server. This section includes procedures so that you can perform these tasks.
Model control panel
You might need to remove, install, or replace the control panel in the server. Use the procedure in this
section to perform this task.
Important: There are two versions of the control panel cable for this model. When reinstalling or
replacing the control panel, ensure that you use the control panel cable that was removed with the
control panel, or areplacement cable with the same part number.
Install or replace the control panel with power on
Use the procedures in this section to perform this task.
If your system is managed by the Hardware Management Console (HMC), use the HMC to complete the
steps for installing acontrol panel. For instructions, see “Install afeature using the Hardware
Management Console” on page 318.
Prerequisites
To replace acontrol panel with the system power on, you must first gain access to the Advanced System
Management Interface (ASMI). For instructions, refer to Managing the Advanced System Management
Interface (ASMI).
Install or replace the control panel
To install or replace the control panel with the power on, complete the following procedure:
1. Perform the prerequisite tasks described in “Before you begin” on page 291.
2. If you have not already done so, remove the control panel with power on. Refer to “Remove the
control panel with power on” on page 4.
Attention: If the system power is on, acontrol panel filler should be installed for proper air flow
and cooling. The control panel opening must be closed either with afiller or acontrol panel within
15 minutes. Refer to “Model control panel filler” on page 8for instructions on removing acontrol
panel filler.
3. If necessary, remove the new control panel from its packaging. If there are control-panel overlays
included with the new control panel, install the appropriate overlay on the control panel.
Note: Remove the machine type label, with the serial number, from the front of the existing control
panel and place the label on the new control panel.
4. Carefully slide the control panel into the control panel bay until you feel the locking tabs Alock in
place.
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5. Access the Advanced System Management Interface (ASMI). For instructions, refer to Managing the
Advanced System Management Interface (ASMI).
6. In the navigation area of the ASMI, select Concurrent maintenance and then Control panel.
7. At the control panel window, select Install and click Continue.
8. Choose the control panel’s location and click Save Settings.If the operation was successful, the
window will display Operation completed successfully.
Note: If aball or dot is displayed in the middle of the control panel, toggle between function 02 and
function 01 until the ball or dot disappears.
9. Install the front cover onto your system. Refer to “Install the front cover on the model ”on page 311.
10. Verify that the new resource is functional. Refer to “Verify the installed part” on page 319.
Related concepts
“Managing the Advanced System Management Interface (ASMI)” on page 293
Understand how to manage the Advanced System Management Interface (ASMI).
Remove the control panel with power on
You might need to remove the control panel from the server. Use the procedure in this section to perform
this task.
Be sure you read these instructions carefully and understand the complexity of the power on procedure
before you begin. If you do not feel comfortable using this procedure, go to “Remove the control panel
with power off” on page 7.
Attention: Failure to follow these instructions could result in damage to the media device (tape drive,
CD, or DVD), or to the system unit, and could result in loss of data.
If your system is managed by the Hardware Management Console (HMC), use the HMC to complete the
steps for removing acontrol panel. Refer to “Remove apart using the Hardware Management Console”
on page 318.
Prerequisites
Figure 1. Control panel replacement
4Customer-Installable Features for the 17M/MA

To remove acontrol panel with the system power on, you must first gain access to the Advanced System
Management Interface (ASMI). For instructions, refer to Managing the Advanced System Management
Interface (ASMI).
Remove the control panel
To remove the control panel with the system or logical partition powered on, follow these steps from the
system or logical partition that controls the media device:
1. Perform the prerequisite tasks described in “Before you begin” on page 291.
2. Access the Advanced System Management Interface (ASMI). For instructions, refer to Managing the
Advanced System Management Interface (ASMI).
Attention: Do not reset the service processor, or remove and then reapply power to the system
during this procedure.
3. In the navigation area of the ASMI, select Concurrent maintenance and then Control panel.
4. At the Preparing the control panel window, select Remove and click Continue.
5. Choose the control panel’s location and click Save Settings.If the operation was successful, the
window will display Operation completed successfully.
6. Remove the front cover from your system. Refer to “Remove the front cover from the model ”on
page 311.
7. Remove the control panel by pressing the locking tabs Alocated on either side of the panel, grasping
the edges of the panel, and pulling it out of its bay.
8. Install or replace the control panel with power on. Refer to “Install or replace the control panel with
power on” on page 3.
Attention: If the system power is on, acontrol panel filler should be installed for proper air flow
and cooling. The control panel opening must be closed either with afiller or acontrol panel within 15
minutes. Refer to “Model control panel filler” on page 8for instructions on installing acontrol panel
filler.
Related concepts
Figure 2. Control panel removal
Chapter 1. Control panel, signal cable, or control panel fillers 5

“Managing the Advanced System Management Interface (ASMI)” on page 293
Understand how to manage the Advanced System Management Interface (ASMI).
Install or replace the control panel with power off
Use the procedure in this section to perform this task.
To install or replace the control panel with the power off, complete the following procedure:
1. Perform the prerequisite tasks described in “Before you begin” on page 291.
2. Remove the control panel with power off. Refer to “Remove the control panel with power off” on
page 7.
Attention: Acontrol panel or control panel filler must be in place when the system power is on for
proper air flow and cooling. For instructions on removing acontrol panel filler, refer to “Model
control panel filler” on page 8.
3. If necessary, remove the new control panel from its packaging. If there are control-panel overlays
included with the new control panel, install the appropriate overlay on the control panel.
Note: Remove the machine type label, with the serial number, from the front of the existing control
panel and place the label on the new control panel for future reference.
4. Carefully slide the control panel into the control panel bay until you feel the locking tabs Alock in
place.
5. Install the front cover onto your system. Refer to “Install the front cover on the model ”on page 311.
6. Verify that the new resource is functional. Refer to “Verify the installed part” on page 319.
7. Start the system. Refer to “Start the system or logical partition” on page 300.
Note: If aball or dot is displayed in the middle of the control panel, toggle between function 02 and
function 01 until the ball or dot disappears.
Figure 3. Control panel replacement
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Remove the control panel with power off
You might need to remove the control panel from the server with the power off. Use the procedure in
this section to perform this task.
If your system is managed by the Hardware Management Console (HMC), use the HMC to complete the
steps for removing acontrol panel. For instructions, refer to “Remove apart using the Hardware
Management Console” on page 318.
To remove the control panel with the power off, complete the following procedure:
1. Perform the prerequisite tasks described in “Before you begin” on page 291.
2. Stop the system. Refer to “Stop the system or logical partition” on page 303.
3. Disconnect the power source from the system by unplugging the system.
Note: This system might be equipped with asecond power supply. Before continuing with this
procedure, ensure that the power source to the system has been completely disconnected.
(L003)
or
4. Remove the front cover from your system. Refer to “Remove the front cover from the model ”on
page 311.
5. Remove the control panel by pressing the locking tabs Alocated on either side of the panel, grasping
the edges of the panel, and pulling it out of its bay.
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6. If you are removing the control panel as part of another procedure, return to that procedure now.
Attention: If you are not immediately installing or replacing the control panel, acontrol panel filler
must be in place when the system power is on for proper air flow and cooling. For instructions on
installing acontrol panel filler, refer to “Model control panel filler.”
7. Install or replace the control panel with power off. Refer to “Install or replace the control panel with
power off” on page 6.
Model control panel filler
You might need to install or remove the control panel filler from the server. Use the procedure in this
section to perform this task.
If the system power is on, acontrol panel filler should be installed for proper air flow and cooling. The
control panel opening must be closed either with afiller or acontrol panel within 15 minutes.
Remove the control panel filler
1. Remove the front cover from your system. Refer to “Remove the front cover from the model ”on
page 311.
2. Locate the control panel filler.
3. Remove the control panel filler by pressing the locking tabs located on either side of the filler,
grasping the edges of the panel, and pulling it out of its bay.
Install the control panel filler
1. Carefully slide the control panel filler into the control panel bay until you feel the locking tabs lock in
place.
2. Install the front cover onto your system. Refer to “Install the front cover on the model ”on page 311.
Figure 4. Control panel removal
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