IBM eserver pSeries 690 User manual

pSeries 690
Installation Guide
SA38-0587-02
ERserver
IBM

pSeries 690
Installation Guide
SA38-0587-02
ER ser ver
IBM

Third Edition
Before using this information and the product it supports, read the information in “Safety Notices” on page vii,
Appendix B, “Environmental Notices” on page 39, and Appendix C, “Notices” on page 41.
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Contents
Safety Notices........................vii
Electrical Safety .......................vii
Laser Safety Information .....................ix
Laser Compliance ......................ix
Data Integrity and Verification ..................xi
About This Book ......................xiii
ISO 9000 .........................xiii
Online Publications ......................xiii
Highlighting .........................xiii
Related Publications ......................xiii
Trademarks .........................xiv
Chapter 1. Reference Materials ..................1
Documentation Overview .....................2
Chapter 2. Installing the Eserver pSeries 690 .............5
Minimum System Configuration...................5
Multiple System Configurations ...................6
Prerequisites to Installing the pSeries 690 ...............6
Weight Reduction ......................6
Step 1. Unpack the pSeries 690 ..................6
Step 2. Check the Inventory ....................7
Primary Rack Inventory ....................7
Secondary Rack Inventory (If Ordered) ...............7
Step 3. Position and Level the PrimaryRack ..............8
Step 4. Attach and Cable Secondary Rack (If Ordered) ...........9
Connecting Internal Power Cords for the Secondary Rack ........11
Connecting I/O Cables for the Secondary Rack ............12
Connecting the Integrated Battery Feature Power for the Secondary Rack . . . 13
Step 6. Observe this Safety Notice During Installation ...........14
Step 7. Check the Cables and Connect I/O Devices ...........14
Step 8. Verify that the Unit Emergency Power Off (UEPO) Switch is in the
Off
Position .........................15
Computer Room Emergency Power Off (EPO) ............15
Step 9. Check the Outlets and the Power Source ............17
Step 10. Connect and Route the Power Cords to the pSeries 690 .......19
Step 11. Install the Hardware Management Console (HMC) .........20
Position the HMC and Monitor..................20
Connect the Cables .....................20
Connect the External Modem ..................23
Connect the LAN Cable ....................24
Plug in the HMC Power Cords..................24
Step 12. Turn on the IBF Breaker (If Present) .............25
Step 13. Have the Customer Activate the Designated Circuit Breakers .....25
Step 14. Install the Doors ....................25
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Install the Front Door.....................25
Install the Rear Door .....................25
Proceed to Verifying the Hardware Operation..............26
Chapter 3. Verifying the Hardware Operation .............27
Considerations Before Running This Procedure .............27
Power On the System .....................27
HMC Power-On ......................27
Media Subsystem Operator Panel Power-On .............29
Loading the Online Diagnostics in Service Mode ............29
Loading the Standalone Diagnostics from CD-ROM............30
Running System Verification ...................31
Performing Additional System Verification ...............32
Stopping the Diagnostics ....................32
Ensure that the Latest Firmware, HMC Code and Adapter/Drive Microcode are
Installed .........................32
Completing the Installation ....................32
Complete System Records and Installation Procedure ..........33
Refer to the
IBM Hardware Management Console for pSeries Installation and
Operations Guide
to Configure the Network............33
Leave this Document with your Customer ...............33
Appendix A. Communications Statements ..............35
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement ..........35
European Union (EU) Statement ..................35
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Statement .........36
United Kingdom Telecommunications Safety Requirements .........36
Avis de conformité aux normes du ministère des Communications du Canada. . . 36
Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement .......36
VCCI Statement .......................36
Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Statement - Taiwan ..........37
Radio Protection for Germany ...................37
Appendix B. Environmental Notices ................39
Product Recycling and Disposal ..................39
Environmental Design .....................39
Acoustical Noise Emissions ...................40
Declared Acoustical Noise Emissions ...............40
Appendix C. Notices .....................41
Appendix D. Securing the Rack .................43
Positioning the Rack ......................43
Installing the Frame Kit .....................43
Rack Tie-Down Kits .....................43
Mounting Internal Rack Components ...............45
Determine Your Next Step ...................46
Attach the Rack to a Concrete (Non-Raised) Floor ............48
Attaching the Rack to a Short-Raised or Long-Raised Floor .........52
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Appendix E. Attaching Multiple pSeries 690s to One Hardware Management
Console .........................59
Installing the 8-Port async Adapter .................59
Connect the Serial Cables from the pSeries 690 to the 8-Port async Adapters 60
Installing the 128-Port async Adapter ................61
128-Port async Adapter Line Connectors ..............61
Setting a RAN Node Number ..................62
Configuring the 128-Port async Adapter ..............62
Updating the Device Driver...................64
Connect the Serial Cables from the pSeries 690 to the 128-Port async Adapters 64
Verify that Installation is Complete by Using the HMC Interface........65
Appendix F. System Records ..................67
Record the Identification Numbers .................67
Record System - Processor, Memory, and I/O Configuration .........69
Verify that All Hardware is Present .................73
Appendix G. Subsystem Positioning and Cabling ...........75
Operator Panel Cable and Diskette Drive Cable to the Media Subsystem (Rear
View) ..........................75
I/O Subsystem Positions, Fully Populated Primary and Secondary Rack (Rear View
Without IBF) ........................76
I/O Subsystem Positions, Fully Populated Primary and Secondary Rack (Rear View
with IBFs).........................77
Placement of Subsystem 4 in a Two-Rack Configuration (Rear View with IBF). . . 78
I/O Subsystems (1 Through 4 Without IBFs) RIO Cabling to I/O Books .....79
I/O Subsystems (5 and 6) RIO Cabling to the Secondary I/O Book ......80
I/O Subsystems (7 and 8) RIO Cabling to the Third I/O Book ........81
I/O Subsystems (1 through 3 with IBFs) RIO Cabling to I/O Books.......82
RIO Cable to I/O Subsystem (4 through 6) with IBFs Installed ........83
I/O Subsystems (7 and 8) RIO Cabling to the Third I/O Book ........84
Power and SCSI Cables to the Media Subsystem ............85
Hardware Management Console for pSeries (HMC) to the Primary I/O Book . . . 86
Appendix H. Cabling Information .................87
Power Cabling ........................87
RIO Cables and I/O Power Cables .................89
Appendix I. Service Processor Setup and Test ............93
Service Processor Setup Checklist .................93
Testing the Setup .......................94
Testing Call-In .......................94
Testing Call-Out ......................95
Serial Port Configuration ...................95
Appendix J. Removing and Installing the Rack Top Frame ........97
Options for Performing this Procedure ................97
Required Tools ........................98
Removing the Covers .....................99
Side Cover Removal ....................100
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Removing the Rack Top Frame for Clearance Through Doorways ......100
Preparing for Rack Top-Frame Installation for pSeries 690 (Reduced Height
Option) RPQ8A1173.....................107
Installing the Rack Top Frame ..................111
Replacing Covers ......................117
Index ..........................119
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Safety Notices
Attention: When moving or relocating certain configurations of the system, the Bulk
Power Regulators (BPRs) must be removed from the top of the rack (front and rear) to
ensure product stability. Specifically, removal of the top two BPRs in the front and rear
is required in systems that have fewer than 2 I/O drawers in the rack.
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:
vvii
v14
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:
vviii
vix
v14
v17
v20
For a translation of the safety notices contained in this book, see the
System Unit
Safety Information
, order number SA23-2652.
Electrical Safety
Observe the following safety instructions any time you are connecting or disconnecting
devices attached to the system.
DANGER
An electrical outlet that is not correctly wired could place hazardous voltage
on metal parts of the system or the devices that attach to the system. It is the
responsibility of the customer to ensure that the outlet is correctly wired and
grounded to prevent an electrical shock.
Use one hand, when possible, to connect or disconnect signal cables to
prevent a possible shock from touching two surfaces with different electrical
potentials.
During an electrical storm, do not connect cables for display stations, printers,
telephones, or station protectors for communications lines.
D06
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CAUTION:
This product is equipped with a four-wire (three-phase and ground) power cable
for the user’s safety. Use this power cable with a properly grounded electrical
outlet to avoid electrical shock.
C27
DANGER
To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect all power cables from the
electrical outlet before relocating the system.
D01
CAUTION:
This unit has more than one power supply cord. Follow procedures for removal
of power from the system when directed.
C28
CAUTION:
Energy hazard, remove power before servicing.
C22
CAUTION:
Energy hazard, remove all jewelry before servicing.
C29
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Laser Safety Information
CAUTION:
This product may contain a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or laser module on a PCI card,
which are class 1 laser products.
C30
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 the IEC 825 (first edition 1984) as a class 1 laser product. Consult the
label on each part for laser certification numbers and approval information.
CAUTION:
All IBM laser modules are designed so that there is never any human access to
laser radiation above a class 1 level during normal operation, user maintenance,
or prescribed service conditions. 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. Only trained service personnel should
perform the inspection or repair of optical fiber cable assemblies and receptacles.
C25, C26
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Data Integrity and Verification
IBM computer systems contain mechanisms designed to reduce the possibility of
undetected data corruption or loss. This risk, however, cannot be eliminated. Users who
experience unplanned outages, system failures, power fluctuations or outages, or
component failures must verify the accuracy of operations performed and data saved or
transmitted by the system at or near the time of the outage or failure. In addition, users
must establish procedures to ensure that there is independent data verification before
relying on such data in sensitive or critical operations. Users should periodically check
the IBM support websites for updated information and fixes applicable to the system and
related software.
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About This Book
This book provides information on how to set up and cable the server, install and
remove options, and verify server operation.
ISO 9000
ISO 9000 registered quality systems were used in the development and manufacturing
of this product.
Online Publications
IBM Eserver pSeries publications are available online. To access the online books,
visit our IBM Eserver pSeries Information Center at
http://publib16.boulder.ibm.com/pseries/en_US/infocenter/base. Click Hardware
documentation.
Highlighting
The following highlighting conventions are used in this book:
Bold Identifies commands, subroutines, keywords, files, structures, directories, and
other items whose names are predefined by the system. Also identifies
graphical objects such as buttons, labels, and icons that the user selects.
Italics Identifies parameters whose actual names or values are to be supplied by the
user.
Monospace Identifies examples of specific data values, examples of text similar to what
you might see displayed, examples of portions of program code similar to
what you might write as a programmer, messages from the system, or
information you should actually type.
Related Publications
The following publications provide related information:
vThe
System Unit Safety Information , order number SA23-2652, contains translations
of safety information used throughout this book.
vThe
IBM Hardware Management Console for pSeries Installation and Operations
Guide
, order number SA38-0590, provides information to system administrators on
how to install and use a Hardware Management Console (HMC) to manage a
system.
vThe Eserver
pSeries 690 Service Guide , order number SA38-0589, contains
reference information, maintenance analysis procedures (MAPs), error codes,
removal and replacement procedures, and a parts catalog.
vThe Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide , order number SA38-0588, contains
information on how to use the system, use diagnostics, use service aids, and verify
system operations.
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vThe RS/6000 and Eserver Diagnostic Information for Multiple Bus Systems , order
number SA38-0509, contains diagnostic information, service request numbers
(SRNs), and failing function codes (FFCs).
vThe
RS/6000 and Eserver Adapters, Devices and Cable Information for Multiple
Bus Systems
, order number SA38-0516, contains information about adapters,
devices, and cables for your server. This manual is intended to supplement the
service information found in the
Diagnostic Information for Multiple Bus Systems .
vThe
PCI Adapter Placement Reference , order number SA38-0538, contains
information regarding slot restrictions for adapters that can be used in this system.
vThe
Site and Hardware Planning Information , order number SA38-0508, contains
information to help you plan your installation.
vThe
Electronic Service Agent for pSeries and RS/6000 User’s Guide , order number
LCD4-1060, contains information on using the Electronic Service Agent.
Trademarks
The following terms are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in
the United States, other countries, or both:
vAIX
vAIX 5L
vRS/6000
vEserver
vpSeries
Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of
others.
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Chapter 1. Reference Materials
This chapter helps you get started with installing and configuring the Eserver pSeries
environment. The following information is included in the chapter:
vEserver pSeries Roadmap
vDocumentation Overview - Brief description of the printed and softcopy
documentation shipped including targeted audience
The Eserver pSeries Roadmap helps you locate marketing, service, and customer
task information. The roadmap guides you through the tasks and the publications that
document those tasks.
1

Hardware Installation Guide
Hardware Management Console
Installation and Operations Guide
AIX Installation in a Partitioned Environment
Application Documentation
Application Documentation
AIX Documentation Library
AIX Documentation Library
Hardware User's Guide
AIX Installation in a
Partitioned Environment
AIX Installation Guide
and Reference
Operating System Installation:
Getting Started
Installing/Configuring
Applications
Installing/Configuring
the Operating System
Installing/Configuring
the Operating System
Configuring Full
System Partition
Is System
Using
Partitions
?
Configuring
Partitions
Customer Tasks
Service Personnel Tasks
Marketing and Customer Tasks
Using the System
Planning
Managed
by HMC
?
Begin Site and Hardware Planning Information
Hardware Management Console
Installation and Operations Guide
Site and Hardware Planning Information
Hardware
Installation
Hardware
Installation
Planning
Yes
Yes
No
No
Planning for Partitioned-System Operations
Planning for
Partitioned-System Operations
Documentation Overview
This section provides descriptions and target audience information for the eServer
pSeries and AIX 5L documentation libraries. Some of the documentation may only be
available in printed form or in softcopy form. Based on the documentation content, the
books are divided into the following categories: Planning,Installing and Configuring,
and Using the System.
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Table 1. Planning
Documentation Title Description Audience Type
Site and Hardware
Planning Information Contains information to help plan for site preparation tasks, such as
floor-planning, electrical needs, air
conditioning, and other site-planning
considerations.
Marketing,
system
administrators
softcopy
Planning for
Partitioned-System
Operations
Describes planning considerations for
partitioned systems, including
information on dynamic partitioning
and Capacity Upgrade on Demand.
System
administrators printed and softcopy
Hardware Management
Console for pSeries
Installation and
Operations Guide
Provides information on how to install,
configure, and use a Hardware
Management Console (HMC). Logical
partition (LPAR) tasks, such as
configuring and managing partitions on
multiple host servers, are included.
System
administrators printed and softcopy
Table 2. Installing and Configuring
Documentation Title Description Audience Type
Hardware Installation
Guide Provides information on how to install system hardware, cable the system,
and verify operations.
Service
personnel printed and softcopy
Planning for
Partitioned-System
Operations
Describes planning considerations for
partitioned systems, including
information on dynamic partitioning
and Capacity Upgrade on Demand.
System
administrators printed and softcopy
Hardware Management
Console for pSeries
Installation and
Operations Guide
Provides information on how to install,
configure, and use a Hardware
Management Console (HMC). Logical
partition (LPAR) tasks, such as
configuring and managing partitions on
multiple host servers, are included.
System
administrators printed and softcopy
AIX Installation in a
Partitioned Environment Provides information on how to install the AIX operating system in an LPAR
environment.
System
administrators printed and softcopy
AIX Operating System
Installation: Getting
Started
Provides information on how to install
and configure the AIX operating
system on a standalone system using
a CD-ROM device.
System
administrators printed and softcopy
AIX 5L Installation Guide
and Reference Provides information on installing the AIX 5L operating system on
standalone systems, as well as on
client systems using the Network
Installation Management (NIM)
interface.
System
administrators printed and softcopy
PCI Adapter Placement
Reference Outlines system-specific PCI adapter slot placement and adapter support
configurations.
Service
personnel printed
Chapter 1. Reference Materials 3

Table 2. Installing and Configuring (continued)
AIX 5L Version Release
Notes Provides late-breaking information for a specific AIX release. System administrators printed and softcopy
AIX 5L Documentation
CD AIX documentation library (system management guides, user guides,
application programmer guides,
commands and files references, AIX
man pages, and so on).
System
administrators softcopy
Table 3. Using the System
Documentation Title Description Audience Type
Hardware Management
Console for pSeries
Installation and
Operations Guide
Provides information on how to install,
configure, and use a Hardware
Management Console (HMC). Logical
partition (LPAR) tasks, such as
configuring and managing partitions on
multiple host servers, are included.
System
administrators printed and
softcopy
Hardware User’s Guide Provides using, problem determination,
and service processor information. System administrators printed and
softcopy
Diagnostic Information for
Multiple Bus Systems Combines operating instructions for hardware diagnostic programs with
common MAPs and SRNs (Service
Request Numbers).
Service
personnel printed and
softcopy
PCI Adapter Placement
Reference Outlines system-specific PCI adapter slot placement and adapter support
configurations.
Service
personnel printed
Hardware Management
Console for pSeries
Maintenance Guide
Contains MAPs, removal and
replacement, error code, and parts
information to help diagnose and repair
the system.
Service
personnel printed and
softcopy
Adapters, Devices, and
Cable Information for
Multiple Bus Systems
Provides information about adapters,
devices, and cables that are attached to
or used within the system.
System
administrators printed and
softcopy
System Unit Safety
Information Contains the English version of safety notices, as well as translations of those
safety notices into other languages.
System
administrators,
service
personnel
printed
and
softcopy
AIX 5L Documentation
CD AIX documentation library (system management guides, user guides,
application programmer guides,
commands and files references, AIX
man pages, and so on).
System
administrators softcopy
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