IBM pSeries 670 User manual

pSeries 670
Installation Guide
SA38-0613-02
ERserver
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pSeries 670
Installation Guide
SA38-0613-02
ER s e r v e r
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Third Edition (May 2003)
Before using this information and the product it supports, read the information in “Safety Notices” on page vii,
Appendix B, “Environmental Notices”, on page 37, and Appendix C, “Notices”, on page 39.
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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
Highlighting ..................................xiii
Accessing Information...............................xiii
References to AIX Operating System .........................xiii
Related Publications ...............................xiii
Trademarks ..................................xiv
Chapter 1. Reference Materials ...........................1
Documentation Overview ..............................3
Chapter 2. Installing the Eserver pSeries 670 .....................7
Minimum System Configuration ............................7
Multiple System Configurations ............................7
Prerequisites to Installing the pSeries 670 ........................7
Before You Begin .................................8
Step 1. Unpack the pSeries 670 ...........................8
Step 2. Check the Inventory .............................8
Rack Inventory .................................9
Step 3. Position and Level the Rack .........................10
Step 4. Affix the MCM/L3/Passthrough Plug Map to the Right Frame Extender ..........11
Using the Map Label ..............................11
Step 5. Observe this Safety Notice During Installation ...................11
Step 6. Check the Cables and Connect I/O Devices....................12
Step 7. Verify that the Unit Emergency Power Off (UEPO) Switch is in the Off Position .......12
Computer Room Emergency Power Off (EPO).....................12
Step 8. Check the Outlets and the Power Source.....................13
Step 9. Connect and Route the Power Cords to the pSeries 670 ...............15
Step 10. Verify the Hardware Management Console (HMC) Installation.............16
Step 11. What is the Next Step? ...........................17
Step 12. Turn on the IBF Breaker (If Present) ......................17
Step 13. Have the Customer Activate the Designated Circuit Breakers .............17
Step 14. Install the Doors .............................17
Install the Front Door ..............................17
Install the Rear Door ..............................18
Proceed to Verifying the Hardware Operation ......................18
Chapter 3. Verifying the Hardware Operation .....................19
Considerations Before Running This Procedure .....................19
Power On the System ...............................19
HMC Power-On ................................19
Media Subsystem Operator Panel Power-On .....................21
Loading the Online Diagnostics in Service Mode .....................22
Loading the Standalone Diagnostics from CD-ROM ....................22
Running System Verification ............................23
Performing Additional System Verification........................23
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Stopping the Diagnostics..............................23
Verifying that the Latest Firmware and Adapter and Drive Microcode are Installed .........23
Verifying Partition Standby Operation .........................24
Verifying that the Latest HMC Software is Installed ....................24
Final Installation Tasks ..............................24
Completing System Records and Installation Procedure .................24
Configuring the Network .............................25
Chapter 4. Completing the Installation ........................27
Complete the Installation Checklist ..........................27
Leave this Document with your Customer .......................28
Chapter 5. Capacity Upgrade on Demand Features ...................29
Capacity Upgrade on Demand............................29
Processor CUoD................................29
Memory CUoD ................................29
On/Off Capacity on Demand ...........................29
Trial Capacity on Demand ............................30
Capacity Planning ...............................30
Software Licenses and Processor CUoD .......................31
Activation Process for CUoD Features ........................31
Appendix A. Communications Statements ......................33
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement ..................33
European Union (EU) Statement ...........................33
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Statement .................33
United Kingdom Telecommunications Safety Requirements .................33
Avis de conformité aux normes du ministère des Communications du Canada ..........34
Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement ..............34
VCCI Statement .................................34
Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Statement - Taiwan ..................34
Radio Protection for Germany ............................34
Appendix B. Environmental Notices .........................37
Product Recycling and Disposal ...........................37
Environmental Design ...............................37
Acoustical Noise Emissions.............................38
Declared Acoustical Noise Emissions ........................38
Appendix C. Notices ...............................39
Appendix D. Securing the Rack ..........................41
Positioning the Rack ...............................41
Installing the Frame Kit ..............................41
Rack Tie-Down Kits...............................41
Mounting Internal Rack Components ........................43
Determine Your Next Step ............................44
Attach the Rack to a Concrete (Non-Raised) Floor ....................45
Attaching the Rack to a Short-Raised or Long-Raised Floor .................48
Installing the Frame-Ground Straps ..........................53
Raised-Floor Environments ............................53
Non-Raised Floor Environments ..........................54
Appendix E. Attaching Multiple pSeries 670s to One Hardware Management Console .....55
Installing the 8-Port async Adapter ..........................55
Connect the Serial Cables from the pSeries 670 to the 8-Port Async Adapters .........55
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Installing the 128-Port Async Adapter .........................57
128-Port Async Adapter Line Connectors .......................57
Setting a RAN Node Number ...........................58
Configuring the 128-Port Async Adapter .......................58
Connect the Serial Cables from the pSeries 670 to the 128-Port Async Adapters .........60
Verify that Installation is Complete by Using the HMC Interface ...............61
Appendix F. System Records ...........................63
Record the Identification Numbers ..........................63
Record System - Processor, Memory, and I/O Configuration .................65
Verify that All Hardware is Present ..........................67
Appendix G. Subsystem Positioning and Cabling ...................69
Operator Panel Cable and Diskette Drive Cable to the Media Subsystem (Rear View) .......69
I/O Subsystem Positions, Fully Populated Rack (Rear View without IBF) ............70
I/O Subsystem Positions, Fully Populated Rack (Rear View with IBFs) .............71
RIO and RIO-G Cabling Rules............................72
I/O Subsystem (One Side of Subsystem 1 with IBF) RIO Cabling to I/O Books, Two I/O Planar Loop
Configuration .................................73
I/O Subsystems (1 through 3 ) RIO Cabling to I/O Books, Two I/O Planar Loop Configuration ....74
I/O Subsystem (One Side of Subsystem 1 with IBF) RIO-G Cabling to I/O Books, Two I/O Planar Loop
Configuration .................................75
I/O Subsystem (One Side of Subsystem 1 with IBF) RIO-G Cabling to I/O Books, One I/O Planar Loop
Configuration .................................76
I/O Subsystems (1 through 2) RIO-G Cabling to I/O Books, One I/O Planar Loop Configuration....77
Power and SCSI Cables to the Media Subsystem ....................78
Hardware Management Console for pSeries (HMC) to the Primary I/O Book...........79
Appendix H. Cabling Information ..........................81
Power Cabling .................................81
RIO Cables, RIO-G Cables, and I/O Power Cables ....................83
Appendix I. Service Processor Setup and Test.....................85
Service Processor Setup Checklist ..........................85
Testing the Service Processor Setup .........................86
Testing Call-In.................................86
Testing Call-Out ................................86
Serial Port Configuration .............................86
Appendix J. Removing and Installing the Rack Top Frame ................89
Required Tools .................................90
Removing the Covers ...............................91
Removing the Rack Top Frame for Clearance Through Doorways...............92
Preparing for Rack Top-Frame Installation for pSeries 670 (Reduced Height Option) RPQ8A1173 . . . 97
Installing the Rack Top Frame ............................99
Replacing Covers ................................104
Index ....................................105
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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 BPRs in the front and rear is required in systems that have fewer than 2 I/O drawers in the
rack.
Adanger 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
v11
Acaution 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
v11
v13
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
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
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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 about 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.
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.
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.
vTo access the pSeries publications, click Hardware documentation.
vTo 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.
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 about how to install and use a hardware
management console (HMC) to manage a system.
vThe Eserver pSeries 670 Service Guide, order number SA38-0615, contains reference information,
maintenance analysis procedures (MAPs), error codes, removal and replacement procedures, and a
parts catalog.
vThe Eserver pSeries 670 User’s Guide, order number SA38-0614, contains information about 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 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:
vAIX
vAIX 5L
vEserver
vpSeries
vRS/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:
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
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 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.
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
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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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