IBM B50 User manual

RS/6000 7046 Model B50 IBM
User's Guide
SA38-0563-00

RS/6000 7046 Model B50 IBM
User's Guide
SA38-0563-00

First Edition (September 1999)
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Thank You!
Dear RS/6000 Customer:
Thank you for selecting a member of the IBM RS/6000 product family. In the
selection of computing solutions, we know you have many choices. We are
delighted you decided to join the RS/6000 team.
We worked with professionals like you from the beginning of the development of this
product to understand your computing needs today and in the future. Many of our
design decisions, from packaging containers to subtle features of the architecture,
were based on these personal conversations and feedback sessions. Our goal is to
deliver high performance, flexible solutions with superior reliability. We hope this
system delivers on all of these objectives and exceeds your personal expectations.
We value your suggestions and comments as we work to continually improve the
IBM product family. Please feel free to contact your IBM representative or IBM
Business Partner or to send an e-mail message to [email protected].
Sincerely,
RS/6000 Team
The RS/6000 Development Team
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Contents
Communications Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement .............. ix
European Union (EU) Statement ............................ ix
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Statement ............. x
United Kingdom Telecommunications Safety Requirements ............. x
Avis de conformité aux normes du ministère des Communications du Canada .. x
Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement ......... x
VCCI Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi
Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Statement - Taiwan .............. xi
Radio Protection for Germany ............................. xii
Safety Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii
Laser Safety Information ................................ xiv
Power Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xv
Environmental Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvii
Product Recycling and Disposal ............................ xvii
Battery Return Program ................................. xvii
Environmental Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvii
About This Book .................................... xix
ISO 9000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xix
Online Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xix
Related Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xix
Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xx
Chapter 1. Starting the System ........................... 1-1
Before You Begin ..................................... 1-2
Unpacking Your Server ................................. 1-3
System Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Installing Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Connecting the Cables .................................. 1-8
Finishing the Installation ................................. 1-9
Chapter 2. Using the Server ............................. 2-1
Starting the Server .................................... 2-1
Stopping the Server ................................... 2-5
Using the Power Switch and Indicator ......................... 2-5
Using the Operator Panel and Reset Switch ..................... 2-6
Working with System Startup Options ......................... 2-6
Loading Diagnostics in Service Mode Boot ...................... 2-7
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Working with Standalone versus Online Diagnostics ................ 2-9
Using the Keyboards .................................. 2-11
Using the Mouse .................................... 2-12
Using the 3.5-Inch Diskette Drive .......................... 2-15
Using the CD-ROM Drive ............................... 2-17
Chapter 3. Using System Management Services ................ 3-1
Graphical System Management Services ....................... 3-1
Config . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
MultiBoot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Hard Disk Spin Up Delay ............................... 3-15
Error Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
RIPL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
SCSI ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20
Firmware Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21
Text-Based System Management Services ..................... 3-23
Display Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
MultiBoot Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25
Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29
Select Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-39
Open Firmware Command Line ........................... 3-40
Chapter 4. Installing and Removing Options ................... 4-1
Available Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Safety Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Handling Static Sensitive Devices ........................... 4-3
Tools Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Removing the Cover ................................... 4-4
Locating Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Enabling and Disabling the Power-On Password .................. 4-8
Enabling the Privileged-Access Password ..................... 4-11
Enabling Automatic Power-Up ............................ 4-13
Installing Memory Modules .............................. 4-16
Installing Adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23
Internal Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28
Setting the SCSI Security Jumpers ......................... 4-33
Removing the Riser Card Support Bracket ..................... 4-34
Changing the Battery ................................. 4-36
Completing the Installation .............................. 4-39
Connecting External Options ............................. 4-40
Chapter 5. Using the Online and Standalone Diagnostics ........... 5-1
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Standalone and Online Diagnostics Operating Considerations ........... 5-1
Online Diagnostics Modes of Operation ....................... 5-10
Standalone Diagnostic Operation .......................... 5-13
Chapter 6. Location Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Physical Location Codes ................................ 6-1
AIX Location Codes ................................... 6-3
Chapter 7. Using the System Verification Procedure .............. 7-1
Chapter 8. Determining Hardware Problems ................... 8-1
Problem Determination Using the Standalone or Online Diagnostics ....... 8-1
Problem Determination When Unable to Load Diagnostics ............ 8-11
Chapter 9. Introducing Tasks and Service Aids ................. 9-1
Add Resource to Resource List ............................ 9-4
AIX Shell Prompt ..................................... 9-4
Analyze Adapter Internal Log .............................. 9-4
Backup and Restore Media ............................... 9-4
Certify Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5
Change Hardware Vital Product Data ......................... 9-6
Configure Dials and LPFKeys ............................. 9-6
Configure Reboot Policy ................................. 9-6
Configure Remote Maintenance Policy ........................ 9-8
Configure Ring Indicate Power-On Policy ...................... 9-10
Configure Surveillance Policy ............................. 9-11
Create Customized Configuration Diskette ..................... 9-11
Delete Resource from Resource List ........................ 9-12
Disk Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-12
Display Configuration and Resource List ...................... 9-13
Display Firmware Device Node Information ..................... 9-13
Display Hardware Error Report ............................ 9-14
Display Hardware Vital Product Data ........................ 9-14
Display Machine Check Error Log .......................... 9-14
Display Microcode Level ................................ 9-14
Display or Change Bootlist .............................. 9-15
Display or Change Diagnostic Run Time Options ................. 9-15
Display Previous Diagnostic Results ......................... 9-16
Display Resource Attributes .............................. 9-16
Display Service Hints ................................. 9-16
Display Software Product Data ............................ 9-17
Display System Environmental Sensors ....................... 9-17
Display Test Patterns ................................. 9-19
Download Microcode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-19
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Fibre Channel RAID Service Aids .......................... 9-21
Flash SK-NET FDDI Firmware ............................ 9-22
Format Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-22
Generic Microcode Download ............................. 9-25
Local Area Network Analyzer ............................. 9-25
Periodic Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-25
PCI RAID Physical Disk Identify ........................... 9-26
Process Supplemental Media ............................. 9-26
Run Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-26
Run Error Log Analysis ................................ 9-27
Run Exercisers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-27
Save or Restore Hardware Management Policies ................. 9-28
SCSI Bus Analyzer ................................... 9-29
SCSI Device Identification and Removal ...................... 9-30
SCSD Tape Drive Service Aid ............................ 9-30
Spare Sector Availability ................................ 9-32
SSA Service Aids .................................... 9-32
Update Disk Based Diagnostics ........................... 9-32
Update System or Service Processor Flash .................... 9-33
7135 RAIDiant Array Service Aid ........................... 9-33
7318 Serial Communications Network Server Service Aid ............ 9-35
Appendix A. System Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Record the Identification Numbers .......................... A-1
Device Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X-1
Reader's Comments — We'd Like to Hear From You ............. X-3
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Communications Statements
The following statement applies to this product. The statement for other products
intended for use with this product appears in their accompanying documentation.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.
Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to
meet FCC emission limits. Neither the provider nor the manufacturer are responsible
for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended
cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this
equipment. Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
European Union (EU) Statement
This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EU Council Directive
89/336/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to
electromagnetic compatibility. The manufacturer cannot accept responsibility for any
failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a non-recommended
modification of the product, including the fitting of option cards supplied by third
parties. Consult with your dealer or sales representative for details on your specific
hardware.
This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class A
Information Technology Equipment according to CISPR 22 / European Standard EN
55022. The limits for Class A equipment were derived for commercial and industrial
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environments to provide reasonable protection against interference with licensed
communication equipment.
Attention: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may
cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate
measures.
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Statement
This product has been designed and built to comply with IEC Standard 950.
United Kingdom Telecommunications Safety Requirements
This equipment is manufactured to the International Safety Standard EN60950 and
as such is approved in the UK under the General Approval Number
NS/G/1234/J/100003 for indirect connection to the public telecommunication network.
The network adapter interfaces housed within this equipment are approved
separately, each one having its own independent approval number. These interface
adapters, supplied by the manufacturer, do not use or contain excessive voltages.
An excessive voltage is one which exceeds 70.7 V peak ac or 120 V dc. They
interface with this equipment using Safe Extra Low Voltages only. In order to
maintain the separate (independent) approval of the manufacturer's adapters, it is
essential that other optional cards, not supplied by the manufacturer, do not use
main voltages or any other excessive voltages. Seek advice from a competent
engineer before installing other adapters not supplied by the manufacturer.
Avis de conformité aux normes du ministère des Communications du
Canada
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement
sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement
This Class A digital apparatus meets the requirements of the Canadian
Interference–Causing Equipment Regulations.
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VCCI Statement
The following is a summary of the VCCI Japanese statement in the box above.
This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for
Interference by Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this equipment is used
in a domestic environment, radio disturbance may arise. When such trouble occurs,
the user may be required to take corrective actions.
Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Statement - Taiwan
The following is a summary of the EMI Taiwan statement above.
Warning: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may
cause radio interference in which case the user will be required to take adequate
measures.
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Radio Protection for Germany
Dieses Gerät ist berechtigt in Übereinstimmung mit Dem deutschen EMVG vom
9.Nov.92 das EG–Konformitätszeichen zu führen.
Der Aussteller der Konformitätserklärung ist die IBM Germany.
Dieses Gerät erfüllt die Bedingungen der EN 55022 Klasse A. Für diese von
Geräten gilt folgende Bestimmung nach dem EMVG:
Geräte dürfen an Orten, für die sie nicht ausreichend entstört sind, nur mit
besonderer Genehmigung des Bundesministers für Post und Telekommunikation
oder des Bundesamtes für Post und Telekommunikation betrieben werden. Die
Genehmigung wird erteilt, wenn keine elektromagnetischen Störungen zu erwarten
sind.
(Auszug aus dem EMVG vom 9.Nov.92, Para.3, Abs.4)
Hinweis
Dieses Genehmigungsverfahren ist von der Deutschen Bundespost noch nicht
veröffentlicht worden.
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Safety Notices
A 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:
4-2
A 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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1-3
2-17
4-2
4-36
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Laser Safety Information
The optical drive in the RS/6000 is a laser product. The optical drive has a label that
identifies its classification. The label, located on the drive, is shown below.
CLASS1LASERPRODUCT
LASERKLASSE1
LUOKAN1LASERLAITE
APPAREIL A LASERDECLASSE1
IEC825:1984 CENELECEN60825:1991
The optical drive in the RS/6000 is certified in the U.S. to conform to the
requirements of the Department of Health and Human Services 21 Code of Federal
Regulations (DHHS 21 CFR) Subchapter J for Class 1 laser products. Elsewhere,
the drive is certified to conform to the requirements of the International
Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 825 (1st edition 1984) and CENELEC EN 60
825:1991 for Class 1 laser products.
CAUTION:
A class 3 laser is contained in the device. Do not attempt to operate the drive
while it is disassembled. Do not attempt to open the covers of the drive as it
is not serviceable and is to be replaced as a unit.
Class 1 laser products are not considered to be hazardous. The optical drive
contains internally a Class 3B gallium-arsenide laser that is nominally 30 milliwatts at
830 nanometers. The design incorporates a combination of enclosures, electronics,
and redundant interlocks such that there is no exposure to laser radiation above a
Class 1 level during normal operation, user maintenance, or servicing conditions.
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Power Cables
1234
567
8910 11
Index Part Number Country
1 1838574 Bahamas, Barbados, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Costa Rica,
Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Ecuador, Guatemala, Guyana,
Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Japan, Netherlands Antilles, Panama,
Peru, Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad, Tobago, U.S.A.
(except Chicago), Venezuela
2 6952300 Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Cayman
Islands, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El
Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Japan,
Korea (South), Mexico, Netherlands Antilles, Nicaragua, Panama,
Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Saudi Arabia, Suriname, Trinidad,
Taiwan, U.S.A. (except Chicago), Venezuela
2 62X0663 Chicago, U.S.A. (Stackable)
3 6952311 Argentina, Australia, New Zealand
4 13F9979 Abu Dhabi, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Botswana, Egypt, Finland,
France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Indonesia, Korea (South),
Lebanon, Luxembourg, Macau, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal,
Saudi Arabia, Spain, Sudan, Sweden, Turkey, Yugoslavia
5 13F9997 Denmark
6 14F0015 Bangladesh, Burma, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka
7 14F0033 Bahrain, Bermuda, Brunei, Channel Islands, Cyprus, Ghana,
Hong Kong, India, Iraq, Ireland, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Malawi,
Malaysia, Nigeria, Oman, People's Republic of China, Qatar,
Sierra Leone, Singapore, Tanzania, Uganda, United Arab
Emirates (Dubai), United Kingdom, Zambia
Safety Notices xv

Index Part Number Country
8 14F0051 Liechtenstein, Switzerland
9 14F0069 Chile, Ethiopia, Italy
10 14F0087 Israel
11 6952291 Paraguay, Colombia, Uruguay
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Environmental Notices
Product Recycling and Disposal
Components of the system unit, such as structural parts and circuit cards, can be
recycled where recycling facilities exist. Companies are available to disassemble,
reutilize, recycle, or dispose of electronic products. Contact your account
representative for more information. This system unit contains batteries and circuit
boards with lead solder. Before you dispose of this unit, these batteries and circuit
boards must be removed and discarded according to local regulations or recycled
where facilities exist. This book contains specific information on each battery type
where applicable.
Battery Return Program
In the United States, IBM has established a collection process for reuse, recycling, or
proper disposal of used IBM batteries and battery packs. For information on proper
disposal of the batteries in this unit, please contact IBM at 1-800-426-4333. Please
have the IBM part number that is listed on the battery available when you make your
call. For information on battery disposal outside the United States, contact your local
waste disposal facility.
Environmental Design
The environmental efforts that have gone into the design of this system signifies
IBM's commitment to improve the quality of its products and processes. Some of
these accomplishments include the elimination of the use of Class I ozone-depleting
chemicals in the manufacturing process and reductions in manufacturing wastes.
For more information, contact an IBM account representative.
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