
Contents
Safety ...............v
Guidelines for servicing electrical equipment . . . vi
Inspecting for unsafe conditions .......vii
Safety statements ............viii
Danger notices ............ix
Caution notices ............x
Labels ...............xiii
Preface ..............xv
Who should read this guide .........xv
How this guide is organized ........xv
The Resource Kit CD ...........xvi
Available documents ..........xvi
Warranty information...........xvi
Notices conventions ...........xvi
Typeface conventions ..........xvii
Chapter 1. Introducing the IBM
DataPower appliance .........1
Identifying models ............1
Specifications and features..........1
Specifications .............1
Features ...............2
Identifying components...........3
Front view ..............3
Rear view ..............7
Ethernet network configuration ........9
Type 7198 connections ..........9
Type 7199 connections ..........9
Chapter 2. Preparing for installation . . 11
Rack requirements ............11
Tool requirements ............14
Installation overview ...........14
Chapter 3. Installing the appliance in a
rack ................17
Installing rails in the rack frame .......17
Installing the appliance on the slide rails ....19
Connecting the appliance to an AC power source. . 21
Connecting the appliance to the network ....21
Chapter 4. Setting up the initial
firmware configuration ........23
Configuration requirements .........23
Hardware requirement .........23
Information requirements.........23
Firmware considerations ..........24
Considerations for operational modes ....24
Consideration for the password for the admin
account ...............24
Consideration for the license agreement ....25
Consideration for the intrusion switch ....25
Procedure 1 of 4: Connecting the serial cable to the
appliance ...............25
Procedure 2 of 4: Initializing the appliance ....27
Procedure 3 of 4: Creating users who can reset
passwords ...............28
Procedure 4 of 4: Accepting the license agreement 29
Completing the configuration ........29
Chapter 5. Diagnosing your appliance 31
Understanding LEDs ...........31
LEDs on the front panel .........31
LEDs on the rear panel .........32
Testing the hardware from the command line . . . 33
Using the diagnostic self-test ........34
Viewing status providers for sensors ......35
Chapter 6. Troubleshooting your
appliance .............37
Troubleshooting workflow .........37
Troubleshooting CRU parts .........38
Troubleshooting the fan modules ......38
Troubleshooting the power supply module . . . 38
Troubleshooting the hard disk drive module . . 39
Troubleshooting the appliance ........39
Chapter 7. Removing or replacing the
appliance or parts ..........41
Installation guidelines ...........41
Handling static-sensitive devices ......42
Returning an appliance or part .......42
Model type parts listing ..........42
7198 parts listing ............42
CRU parts listing ...........43
FRU parts listing ...........43
7199 parts listing ............44
CRU parts listing ...........44
FRU parts listing ...........46
Power cables ..............46
Turning off the appliance ..........47
Removing and replacing CRU parts ......48
Replacing a fan module .........49
Replacing a power supply module......51
Replacing a hard disk drive module .....53
Replacing an Ethernet module .......56
Removing an SFP transceiver .......58
Removing the appliance from the rack .....59
Appendix. Getting help and technical
assistance .............61
Searching knowledge bases .........61
Contacting IBM Support ..........61
Notices ..............63
Important notes .............63
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