IBM eserver pSeries 690 User manual

pSeries 690
Installation Guide
SA38-0587-05
ERserver
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pSeries 690
Installation Guide
SA38-0587-05
ER s e r v e r
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Sixth Edition (January 2004)
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Contents
Safety Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Rack Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Electrical Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii
Laser Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ix
Laser Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ix
Data Integrity and Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xi
About This Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii
ISO 9000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii
Highlighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii
Accessing Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii
References to AIX Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii
Related Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiv
Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiv
Chapter 1. Reference Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Documentation Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Chapter 2. Installing the pSeries 690 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Minimum System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Multiple System Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Prerequisites to Installing the pSeries 690 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Weight Reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Step 1. Unpack the pSeries 690 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Step 2. Check the Inventory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Primary Rack Inventory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Secondary Rack Inventory (If Ordered) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Step 3. Position and Level the PrimaryRack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Step 4. Attach and Cable Secondary Rack (If Ordered) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Connecting Internal Power Cords for the Secondary Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Connecting I/O Cables for the Secondary Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Connecting the Integrated Battery Feature Power for the Secondary Rack . . . . . . . . . .15
Step 5. Affix the MCM/L3/Passthrough Plug Map to the Right Frame Extender . . . . . . . . . .16
Using the Map Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Step 6. Observe this Safety Notice During Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Step 7. Check the Cables and Connect I/O Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Step 8. Verify that the Unit Emergency Power Off (UEPO) Switch is in the Off Position . . . . . . .17
Computer Room Emergency Power Off (EPO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Step 9. Check the Outlets and the Power Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Step 10. Connect and Route the Power Cords to the pSeries 690 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Step 11. Verify the Hardware Management Console (HMC) Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Connecting to a 128-Port Serial Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Step 12. Turn on the IBF Breaker (If Present) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Step 13. Have the Customer Activate the Designated Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Step 14. Install the Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Install the Front Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Install the Rear Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Step 15. Go to Verifying the Hardware Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Completing the Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Complete the Installation Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Leave this Document with your Customer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
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Chapter 3. Verifying the Hardware Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Considerations Before Running This Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Loading the Online Diagnostics in Service Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Loading the Standalone Diagnostics from CD-ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Running System Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Performing Additional System Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Stopping the Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Verifying that the Latest Firmware is Installed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Verifying Partition Standby Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Verifying that the Latest Adapter and Drive Microcode are Installed . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Verifying that the Latest HMC Software is Installed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Final Installation Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Completing System Records and Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Configuring the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Chapter 4. Capacity Upgrade on Demand Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Capacity Upgrade on Demand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Processor CUoD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Memory CUoD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
On/Off Capacity on Demand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Trial Capacity on Demand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Capacity Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Software Licenses and Processor CUoD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Activation Process for CUoD Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Chapter 5. Installing Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
PCI Adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Removing a PCI Adapter Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Replacing an Adapter in a PCI Adapter Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Short Adapter or Blank Filler Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Long Adapter Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Appendix A. Communications Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
European Union (EU) Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
United Kingdom Telecommunications Safety Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Avis de conformité aux normes du ministère des Communications du Canada . . . . . . . . . 104
Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
VCCI Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Statement - Taiwan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Radio Protection for Germany . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Appendix B. Environmental Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Product Recycling and Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Environmental Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Acoustical Noise Emissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Declared Acoustical Noise Emissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Appendix C. Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Appendix D. Securing the Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Positioning the Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Installing the Frame Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Rack Tie-Down Kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Mounting Internal Rack Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
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Determine Your Next Step . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Attach the Rack to a Concrete (Non-Raised) Floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Attaching the Rack to a Short-Raised or Long-Raised Floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Installing Frame Ground Straps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Signal Integrity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Raised-Floor Environments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Non-Raised Floor Environments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Appendix E. Attaching Multiple pSeries 690s to One Hardware Management Console . . . . . 131
Installing the 8-Port async Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Connect the Serial Cables from the pSeries 690 to the 8-Port Async Adapters . . . . . . . . 132
Installing the 128-Port Async Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
128-Port Async Adapter Line Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Setting a RAN Node Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Configuring the 128-Port Async Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Connect the Serial Cables from the pSeries 690 to the 128-Port Async Adapters . . . . . . . . . 136
Verify that Installation is Complete by Using the HMC Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Appendix F. System Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Record the Identification Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Record System - Processor, Memory, and I/O Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Verify that All Hardware is Present . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Appendix G. Power On the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
HMC Power-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Partition Standby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Full System Partition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
System Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Power-on Autostart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Appendix H. Subsystem Positioning and Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Operator Panel Cable and Diskette Drive Cable to the Media Subsystem (Rear View) . . . . . . . 151
I/O Subsystem Positions, Fully Populated Primary and Secondary Rack (Rear View without IBF) 152
I/O Subsystem Positions, Fully Populated Primary and Secondary Rack (Rear View with IBFs) . . . 153
Placement of Subsystem 4 in a Two-Rack Configuration (Rear View with IBF) . . . . . . . . . 154
RIO and RIO-2 Cabling Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
I/O Subsystems (1 Through 4 without IBFs) RIO Cabling to I/O Books, Two I/O Planar Loop
Configuration, 2, 3, or 4 MCMs Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
I/O Subsystems (5 and 6) RIO Cabling to the Secondary I/O Book, Two I/O Planar Loop
Configuration, 3 or 4 MCMs Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
I/O Subsystems (7 and 8) RIO Cabling to the Third I/O Book, Two I/O Planar Loop Configuration, 4
MCMs Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
I/O Subsystems (1 through 3 with IBFs) RIO Cabling to I/O Books, Two I/O Planar Loop
Configuration, 2, 3, or 4 MCMs Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
I/O Subsystems (4 through 6 with IBFs) RIO Cabling to I/O Books, Two I/O Planar Loop
Configuration, 3 or 4 MCMs Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
I/O Subsystems (1 Through 4 without IBFs) RIO-2 Cabling to I/O Books, Two I/O Planar Loop
Configuration, 2, 3, or 4 MCMs Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
I/O Subsystems (5 and 6) RIO-2 Cabling to the Secondary I/O Book, Two I/O Planar Loop
Configuration, 2 MCMs Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
I/O Subsystems (5 and 6) RIO-2 Cabling to the Secondary I/O Book, Two I/O Planar Loop
Configuration, 3 or 4 MCMs Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
I/O Subsystems (7 and 8) RIO-2 Cabling to the Third I/O Book, Two I/O Planar Loop Configuration, 3
or 4 MCMs Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
I/O Subsystems (1 Through 4 without IBFs) RIO-2 Cabling to I/O Books, One I/O Planar Loop
Configuration, 3 or 4 MCMs Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
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I/O Subsystems (5 and 6) RIO-2 Cabling to the Secondary I/O Book, One I/O Planar Loop
Configuration, 3 MCMs Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
I/O Subsystems (5 and 6) RIO-2 Cabling to the Secondary I/O Book, One I/O Planar Loop
Configuration, 4 MCMs Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
I/O Subsystems (7) RIO-2 Cabling to the Fourth I/O Book, One I/O Planar Loop Configuration, 4
MCMs Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
I/O Subsystems (1 through 3 with IBFs) RIO-2 Cabling to I/O Books, One I/O Planar Loop
Configuration, 3 or 4 MCMs Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
I/O Subsystems (1 through 3 with IBFs) RIO-2 Cabling to I/O Books, One I/O Planar Loop
Configuration, 2 MCMs Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
I/O Subsystem (4 with IBFs Installed) RIO-2 Cabling to I/O Book 3, One I/O Planar Loop
Configuration, 3 or 4 MCMs Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Power and SCSI Cables to the Media Subsystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Hardware Management Console for pSeries (HMC) to the Primary I/O Book . . . . . . . . . . 174
Appendix I. p690 Cable Installation and Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Appendix J. Cabling Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Power Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
RIO Cables, RIO-2 Cables, and I/O Power Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Appendix K. Service Processor Setup and Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Service Processor Setup Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Testing the Service Processor Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Testing Call-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Testing Call-Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Serial Port Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Appendix L. Removing and Installing the Rack Top Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Required Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Removing the Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Removing the Rack Top Frame for Clearance Through Doorways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Preparing for Rack Top-Frame Installation for pSeries 690 (Reduced Height Option) RPQ8A1173 198
Installing the Rack Top Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Replacing Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
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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:
v viii
v 16
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:
v viii
v ix
v 16
v 18
v 52
v 64
For a translation of the safety notices contained in this book, see the System Unit Safety Information,
order number SA23-2652.
Rack Safety Instructions
v Do not install this unit in a rack where the internal rack ambient temperatures will exceed 35 degrees C.
v Do not install this unit in a rack where the airflow is compromised. Any side, front or back of the unit
used for air flow through the unit must not be in direct contact with the rack.
v Care should be taken to ensure that a hazardous condition is not created due to uneven mechanical
loading when installing this unit in a rack. If the rack has a stabilizer it must be firmly attached before
installing or removing this unit.
v Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the supply circuit so that
overloading of circuits does not compromise the supply wiring or overcurrent protection. To provide the
correct power connection to the rack, refer to the rating labels located on the equipment in the rack to
determine the total power requirement for the supply circuit.
v An electrical outlet that is not correctly wired could place hazardous voltage on the 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.
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Electrical Safety
Observe the following safety instructions any time you are connecting or disconnecting devices attached to
the system.
Adjust each rear mounting bracket (by loosening the screws) so that the inside distance between the two
ends is equal to the outside dimension of the rack rails.
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
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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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.
Accessing Information
Documentation for the IBM Eserver pSeries is available online. Visit the IBM Eserver pSeries
Information Center at http://publib16.boulder.ibm.com/pseries/en_US/infocenter/base.
v To access the pSeries publications, click Hardware documentation.
v To view information about the accessibility features of Eserver pSeries hardware and the AIX operating
system, click AIX and pSeries accessibility.
References to AIX Operating System
This document may contain references to the AIX operating system. If you are using another operating
system, consult the appropriate documentation for that operating system.
This document may describe hardware features and functions. While the hardware supports them, the
realization of these features and functions depends upon support from the operating system. AIX provides
this support. If you are using another operating system, consult the appropriate documentation for that
operating system regarding support for those features and functions.
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Related Publications
The following publications provide related information:
v The System Unit Safety Information, order number SA23-2652, contains translations of safety
information used throughout this book.
v The IBM Hardware Management Console for pSeries Installation and Operations Guide, order number
SA38-0590, provides information to system administrators about how to install and use a hardware
management console (HMC) to manage a system.
v The 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.
v The eServer Cluster 1600: pSeries High Performance Switch Planning, Installation, and Service Guide,
order number GA22-7951, contains information on installing and servicing the pSeries High
Performance Switch (machine type 7045-SW4), which is an option on this system.
v The Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide, order number SA38-0588, contains information about how to
use the system, use diagnostics, use service aids, and verify system operations.
v The 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).
v The 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.
v The PCI Adapter Placement Reference, order number SA38-0538, contains information regarding slot
restrictions for adapters that can be used in this system.
v The Site and Hardware Planning Information, order number SA38-0508, contains information to help
you plan your installation.
v The Electronic Service Agent for pSeries and RS/6000 User’s Guide, order number LCD4-1060,
contains information about using the Electronic Service Agent.
Trademarks
The following terms are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States,
other countries, or both:
v AIX
v AIX 5L
v Electronic Service Agent
v Eserver
v pSeries
v RS/6000
Other
company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others.
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Chapter 1. Reference Materials
Note: This document may contain references to the AIX operating system. If you are using another
operating system, consult the appropriate documentation for that operating system.
This document may describe hardware features and functions. While the hardware supports them,
the implementation of these features and functions depends on support from the operating system.
AIX provides this support. If you are using another operating system, consult the appropriate
documentation for that operating system regarding support for those features and functions.
This chapter helps you get started with installing and configuring the Eserver pSeries environment. The
following information is included in the chapter:
v Eserver pSeries Roadmap
v Documentation 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.
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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
Installer 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
The publications listed in this section 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.
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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 softcopy form. Based on the
documentation content, the books are divided into the following categories: Planning, Installing and
Configuring, and Using the System.
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
Chapter 1. Reference Materials 3

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.
System installer 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.
System
administrators,
service personnel
softcopy
AIX 5L 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
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