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  • Page 1 ERserver pSeries 690 Installation Guide SA38-0587-02...

  • Page 3: Installation Guide

    ERserver pSeries 690 Installation Guide SA38-0587-02...
  • Page 4 A reader’s comment form is provided at the back of this publication. If the form has been removed, address comments to Information Development, Department H6DS-905-6C006, 11501 Burnet Road, Austin, Texas 78758-3493. To send comments electronically, use this commercial internet address: aix6kpub@austin.ibm.com. Any information that you supply may be used without incurring any obligation to you.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    . xiii Trademarks . . xiv Chapter 1. Reference Materials . Documentation Overview . Chapter 2. Installing the Eserver pSeries 690 . Minimum System Configuration . Multiple System Configurations . Prerequisites to Installing the pSeries 690 . Weight Reduction .
  • Page 6 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 .
  • Page 7 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 Installing the 128-Port async Adapter .
  • Page 8 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 Eserver pSeries 690 Installation Guide...

  • Page 9: Safety Notices

    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.
  • Page 10 This unit has more than one power supply cord. Follow procedures for removal of power from the system when directed. CAUTION: Energy hazard, remove power before servicing. CAUTION: Energy hazard, remove all jewelry before servicing. Eserver pSeries 690 Installation Guide viii...

  • Page 11: Laser Safety 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.
  • Page 12 Eserver pSeries 690 Installation Guide...

  • Page 13: Data Integrity And Verification

    Users should periodically check the IBM support websites for updated information and fixes applicable to the system and related software.
  • Page 14 Eserver pSeries 690 Installation Guide...

  • Page 15: About This Book

    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.

  • Page 16: 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 RS/6000 v Eserver v pSeries Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. Eserver pSeries 690 Installation Guide...

  • Page 17: Chapter 1. Reference Materials

    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: 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.

  • Page 18: Documentation Overview

    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. Eserver pSeries 690 Installation Guide...
  • Page 19 Table 1. Planning Documentation Title Description Audience Type Site and Hardware Contains information to help plan for Marketing, softcopy Planning Information site preparation tasks, such as system floor-planning, electrical needs, air administrators conditioning, and other site-planning considerations. Planning for Describes planning considerations for System printed and Partitioned-System...
  • Page 20 AIX 5L Documentation AIX documentation library (system System softcopy management guides, user guides, administrators application programmer guides, commands and files references, AIX man pages, and so on). Eserver pSeries 690 Installation Guide...

  • Page 21: Chapter 2. Installing The Eserver Pseries 690

    Chapter 2. Installing the Eserver pSeries 690 Use the procedures in this chapter to set up your pSeries 690. Installing the pSeries 690 may take approximately eight hours. Minimum System Configuration The minimum system configuration consists of the redundant bulk power subsystem, one processor subsystem, a media subsystem, and one I/O subsystem in the same rack, as well as access to a Hardware Management Console for pSeries (HMC).

  • Page 22: Multiple System Configurations

    Note: Systems ordered with the height reduction feature do not require this weight reduction. Step 1. Unpack the pSeries 690 Unpack the pSeries 690, and proceed to “Step 2. Check the Inventory” on page 7. Eserver pSeries 690 Installation Guide...

  • Page 23: Step 2. Check The Inventory

    The items necessary for installing a modem, including the correct telephone jack, power cords, cables, and a power source For information about the HMC inventory, refer to the IBM Hardware Management Console for pSeries Installation and Operations Guide .

  • Page 24: Step 3. Position And Level The Primaryrack

    (toward the bottom of the rack). 1 Jam Nut Rack Base (Front) 2 Leveling Foot If the customer plans to secure the rack to the floor, see Appendix D, “Securing the Rack” on page 43. Eserver pSeries 690 Installation Guide...

  • Page 25: Step 4. Attach And Cable Secondary Rack (If Ordered)

    Step 4. Attach and Cable Secondary Rack (If Ordered) Use the illustration on page 10 for more information on following these procedures. 1. Screw two standoffs to the primary rack and the other two to the secondary rack. 2. Attach bottom EMC trim (part number 11P2872) to the secondary rack, using four screws.
  • Page 26 Rear Vertical Trim (P/N 11P095) 4 Threaded Standoff (Qty. 4 each) EMC Bottom Trim (P/N 11P2872) 5 Front Vertical Trim (P/N 11P095) Lower Vertical Foam 6 J Bracket (Qty. 4 ) Top Vertical Foam 7 Primary Rack Eserver pSeries 690 Installation Guide...

  • Page 27: Connecting Internal Power Cords For The Secondary Rack

    Connecting Internal Power Cords for the Secondary Rack If you are installing a secondary rack, route the power cords from the primary rack to the secondary rack and connect them to the drawers in the secondary rack. See Appendix H, “Cabling Information” on page 87 for additional information. Primary Rack Front Secondary Rack Front To Back...

  • Page 28: Connecting I/O Cables For The Secondary Rack

    Secondary Rack Rear Primary Rack Rear To Primary Rack Ports 0 and 1 Ports 0 and 1 Note: For more information about cabling the pSeries 690, see Appendix G, “Subsystem Positioning and Cabling” on page 75. Eserver pSeries 690 Installation Guide...

  • Page 29: Connecting The Integrated Battery Feature Power For The Secondary Rack

    Connecting the Integrated Battery Feature Power for the Secondary Rack If you are installing an IBF for the secondary rack, route the cables as shown in the following illustration: Secondary Rack Front Secondary Rack Rear IBF-P1 IBF-P1 Chapter 2. Installing the pSeries 690...

  • Page 30: Step 6. Observe This Safety Notice During Installation

    Note: Use any one of the four ports on the adapter; however, the adapter can support only one connection at a time. 2. Connect the mouse cable to the USB port on the upper corner of the rear of the keyboard. Eserver pSeries 690 Installation Guide...

  • Page 31: Step 8. Verify That The Unit Emergency Power Off (Uepo) Switch Is In The Off Position

    3. Attach the display cable to either one of the two ports located on the graphics adapter. 4. Check all blind swap cassettes for broken latches by lightly pushing down on the rear of the handles. Replace any broken latches. 5.
  • Page 32 In the following figure, an AMP connector 770019-1 is needed to connect to the system UEPO panel. For room EPO cables using wire sizes #20 AWG to #24 AWG, use AMP pins part number 770010-4. AMP Connector Part Number - 770019-1 Contact Number 2 Pole Normally Closed Pushbutton Eserver pSeries 690 Installation Guide...

  • Page 33: Step 9. Check The Outlets And The Power Source

    Step 9. Check the Outlets and the Power Source CAUTION: Do not touch the receptacle or the receptacle faceplate with anything other than your test probes before you have met the requirements in below. Do the following to ensure that the customer has provided the correct power to the system: __ 1.
  • Page 34 __ 9. Verify that the grounding impedance is correct by using the ECOS 1020, 1023, B7106, or an appropriately approved ground impedance tester. __ 10. Have the customer turn off the branch circuit breaker and attach tag S229-0237, which reads “Do Not Operate.” Eserver pSeries 690 Installation Guide...

  • Page 35: Step 10. Connect And Route The Power Cords To The Pseries 690

    Step 10. Connect and Route the Power Cords to the pSeries 690 Before you connect the power cords, loosen or remove the cable retainers and filler plate located along the side and bottom of the frame. The following lists of each of the brackets and recommended range of cable sizes for each: Part Number Description...

  • Page 36: Step 11. Install The Hardware Management Console (Hmc)

    Use the following steps to connect the cables to your HMC. Look for the small icons on the back of your HMC, which show where to attach the cables for the keyboard, mouse, and monitor. Eserver pSeries 690 Installation Guide...
  • Page 37 1. Attach the monitor cable to the monitor connector, and tighten the screws. 2. If a label for the monitor was shipped with your system, attach the label to the bottom-right corner of the monitor. 3. Attach the power cord to the monitor (item 1 in the following illustration). If the HMC has a voltage switch, ensure that it is in the correct position for the supply voltage.
  • Page 38 Serial Port HMC2* in Primary I/O Book Power Plug to External Power Source * May be labeled HSC1 and HSC2 (wall plug) The part numbers for the serial cables for the pSeries 690 to the HMC are as follows: Eserver pSeries 690 Installation Guide...

  • Page 39: Connect The External Modem

    Home features. To properly service your machine, it is important that you configure the Service Agent feature correctly the first time. For more information about configuring the modem and the Service Agent feature, see the IBM Hardware Management Console for pSeries Installation and Operations Guide .

  • Page 40: Connect The Lan Cable

    HMC system hardware. Plug in the HMC Power Cords 1. Plug in the power cord, as shown in the following illustration. 2. Plug the power cords for the monitor, HMC, and modem into electrical outlets. Eserver pSeries 690 Installation Guide...

  • Page 41: Step 12. Turn On The Ibf Breaker (If Present)

    1. Ensure that the tag S229-0237, which reads “Do Not Operate,” has been removed. 2. Reset the circuit breaker. Note: The following steps should be performed only by the IBM service representative. 3. Turn the pSeries 690 UEPO switch to the ON position.

  • Page 42: Proceed To Verifying The Hardware Operation

    2 Rack Hinge (Typical Front and Rear Door Rear Door) Proceed to Verifying the Hardware Operation The installation of the pSeries 690 is now complete. Proceed to Chapter 3, “Verifying the Hardware Operation” on page 27. Eserver pSeries 690 Installation Guide...

  • Page 43: Chapter 3. Verifying The Hardware Operation

    Chapter 3. Verifying the Hardware Operation Use the system verification procedure discussed in this chapter to check the system for correct hardware operation. Considerations Before Running This Procedure Read the following before using this procedure: v The AIX operating system must be installed on your system before you attempt to perform this procedure.
  • Page 44 Using this profile to boot the system is the preferred way to run online diagnostics. Power On Diagnostic Default Boot List This profile boots to the System Management Services (SMS) menus. The SMS menus include: v Password Utilities v Display Error Log Eserver pSeries 690 Installation Guide...

  • Page 45: Media Subsystem Operator Panel Power-On

    v Remote Initial Program Load Setup v SCSI Utilities v Select Console v MultiBoot v Select Language v OK Prompt Power On Open Firmware OK Prompt This profile is used only by service representatives to obtain additional debug information. When this selection is enabled, the system boots to the open firmware prompt.

  • Page 46: Loading The Standalone Diagnostics From Cd-Rom

    1. Stop all programs, including the AIX operating system (get help if needed). 2. Remove all tapes, diskettes, and CD-ROMs. 3. Power off the pSeries 690 (refer to the IBM Hardware Management Console for pSeries Installation and Operations Guide , order number SA38-0590, for more information).

  • Page 47: Running System Verification

    Go to “Running System Verification”. Note: If you are unable to load standalone diagnostics, call your support center for assistance. Running System Verification Before you run system verification, the diagnostics must have been loaded. For information about how to load diagnostics, see Chapter 3, “Verifying the Hardware Operation”...

  • Page 48: Performing Additional System Verification

    If the server passed all the diagnostic tests, the verification process is complete and your server is ready to use. If you received an error code, record the code and go to the Eserver pSeries 690 Service Guide . Ensure that the Latest Firmware, HMC Code and Adapter/Drive Microcode are...

  • Page 49: Complete System Records And Installation Procedure

    Configuring Inventory Scout v Collecting Vital Product Data (VPD) v Configuring Service Agent For more information on performing these tasks, refer to the IBM Hardware Management Console for pSeries Installation and Operations Guide . Leave this Document with your Customer pSeries 690 customers may need this document to perform various tasks, therefore leave this document with them for their reference.
  • Page 50 Eserver pSeries 690 Installation Guide...

  • Page 51: Appendix A. Communications Statements

    Appendix A. 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.

  • Page 52: International Electrotechnical Commission (Iec) Statement

    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. Eserver pSeries 690 Installation Guide...

  • Page 53: Electromagnetic Interference (Emi) Statement - Taiwan

    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...
  • Page 54 Eserver pSeries 690 Installation Guide...

  • Page 55: Appendix B. Environmental Notices

    The battery(s) must be recycled or disposed of properly. Recycling facilities may not be available in your area. In the United States, IBM has established a collection process for reuse, recycling, or proper disposal of used sealed lead acid, nickel cadmium and nickel metal hydride batteries and battery packs from IBM equipment.

  • Page 56: Acoustical Noise Emissions

    A-weighted sound power level; LpAm is the mean A-weighted sound pressure level at the 1-meter bystander positions; 1 B = 10 dB. 4. All measurements made in conformance with ISO 7779 and declared in conformance with ISO 9296. Eserver pSeries 690 Installation Guide...

  • Page 57: Appendix C. Notices

    Appendix C. Notices This information was developed for products and services offered in the U.S.A. The manufacturer may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this document in other countries. Consult the manufacturer’s representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to the manufacturer’s product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that product, program, or service may be used.
  • Page 58 Eserver pSeries 690 Installation Guide...

  • Page 59: Appendix D. Securing The Rack

    Appendix D. Securing the Rack This appendix contains information about installing the rack for the pSeries 690. This procedure is optional and should be performed if the customer has ordered the appropriate hardware kits to bolt the system to the floor. For further information, refer to part number 44P0159, the installation instructions for RPQs 8A1183, 8A1185, 8A1186 as follows: v RPQ 8A1183 for attaching the rack-mounting plates to the concrete floor (non-raised...
  • Page 60 46. Item 2 in illustration on 11P3532 Shipping bar (upper) page 46. Item 7 in illustration on 76X4687 Latch bolt page 46. Item 1 in illustration on 1624804 Screw (hex flange, 20mm, long) page 46. Eserver pSeries 690 Installation Guide...

  • Page 61: Mounting Internal Rack Components

    Item 9 in illustration on 1621546 Screw (hex, 25mm, long, hinge) page 46. Item 10 in illustration on 1622307 Washer (M-8, hinge) page 46. 11P4758 Frame Tie-down Kit (Long-Raised Floor) (RPQ 8A1186) Item Part Number Description Illustration on page 56. 44P0674 Turnbuckle Assembly (long) Item 3 in illustration on...

  • Page 62: Determine Your Next Step

    Determine Your Next Step Use the following to determine your next step: v If the rack is being attached to a concrete (non-raised) floor, proceed to “Attach the Rack to a Concrete (Non-Raised) Floor” on page 48. Eserver pSeries 690 Installation Guide...
  • Page 63 v If the rack is being attached to a raised floor, proceed to “Attaching the Rack to a Short-Raised or Long-Raised Floor” on page 52. v If the rack is not being attached to the floor, proceed to “Step 3. Position and Level the PrimaryRack”...

  • Page 64: Attach The Rack To A Concrete (Non-Raised) Floor

    Each mounting plate must have at least three usable holes, two that are on opposite sides and opposite ends of each other, and one hole at the center. The mounting plates should be able to withstand 2500 pounds pulling force on each end. Eserver pSeries 690 Installation Guide...
  • Page 65 1. Be sure the rack is in the correct location. Rack Tie Down (Non-Raised Floor) Plate Lock-Down Bushing Spacer Washer Washer Bolt 2. Place the mounting plates (item 1 in illustration on page 49), front and rear, in the approximate mounting position under the system rack. 3.
  • Page 66 1 inch to allow clearance for the ends of the two rack-mounting bolts. The ends of the rack-mounting bolts may protrude past the thickness of the mounting plate. Drill one hole in each group of anchor bolt location marks as indicated on the marked floor. Eserver pSeries 690 Installation Guide...
  • Page 67 10. Using at least three bolts for each mounting plate, mount the mounting plates to the concrete floor. Attention: It is the service representative’s responsibility to complete the following steps. 1. Reposition the system rack over the mounting plates. 2. Place the four rack-mounting bolts through the plate assemblies with the D-washer positioned so that the straight side of the washer is facing inward toward the system rack.

  • Page 68: Attaching The Rack To A Short-Raised Or Long-Raised Floor

    Site and Hardware Planning Information , order number SA38-0508. Eserver pSeries 690 Installation Guide...
  • Page 69 3. Install the four eyebolts matching the dimensions given in the following illustrations. (8) x 49.3 mm 64.6 mm 24 in REF Eyebolts 610 mm REF (4x) 450 mm REF 654.8 mm (4) Opening for Cables 654.8 mm 64.6 mm 2440 mm REF 96 in REF 24 Inch Floor Tile Layout...
  • Page 70 (8) x 49.3 mm 64.6 mm 24 in REF Eyebolts 610 mm REF (4x) 450 mm REF 654.8 mm (4) Opening for Cables 654.8 mm 64.6 mm 2440 mm REF 96 in REF 24 Inch Floor Tile Layout Eserver pSeries 690 Installation Guide...
  • Page 71 654.8 mm (4X) Opening for Cables 64.6 mm (8) 49.3 mm Eyebolt 600 mm REF (4X) 450 mm REF 23.6 in REF 64.6 mm 654.8 mm 600 mm (23.6 Inch Floor) Tile Layout 2. Power off the system and make sure all cables and connectors are disconnected and are not dangling around the frame.
  • Page 72 8. Install the floor tile that has the rubber bushing holes that are aligned with the eyebolt locations. 9. Install the rubber bushings in the floor tiles. 10. Move the frame so that the frame leveler is located over the rubber bushings. Eserver pSeries 690 Installation Guide...
  • Page 73 Attention: To avoid a tipping hazard, make sure that the frame casters do not roll into the cable opening. 11. Turn the leveling foot of the plate assembly down until it contacts the bushing, and then level the rack using the four leveling feet by tightening the lock nuts. 12.
  • Page 74 Eserver pSeries 690 Installation Guide...

  • Page 75: Appendix E. Attaching Multiple Pseries 690S To One Hardware Management Console

    Appendix E. Attaching Multiple pSeries 690s to One Hardware Management Console This appendix details how to attach multiple pSeries 690 servers to one Hardware Management Console (HMC). The HMC might have an 8-Port async adapter or a 128-Port async adapter installed to allow multiple servers to connect. Procedures for configuring either of the async adapters follow.

  • Page 76: Connect The Serial Cables From The Pseries 690 To The 8-Port Async Adapters

    HMC1 ports to the 8-port cable on the primary HMC, and connect all the pSeries 690 HMC2 ports to the 8-port cable on the redundant HMC. Note: The use of the second HMC system serial port is not recommended because this port is defaulted to be used for the modem. Eserver pSeries 690 Installation Guide...

  • Page 77: Installing The 128-Port Async Adapter

    Installing the 128-Port async Adapter The 128-Port async adapter is an option for the HMC. It must be configured by the service representative when the HMC is installed. The 128-Port async adapter software is included in the HMC base software installation package. This adapter provides the control function and connectors to attach eight 16-port remote async nodes (RANs).

  • Page 78: Setting A Ran Node Number

    1. Obtain the root password from the customer. 2. To allow access to the HMC Microcode Maintenance as the hscpe user, contact software support to obtain the password. 3. In the HMC Navigation area, click Problem Determination. Eserver pSeries 690 Installation Guide...
  • Page 79 Answer: Enter the total number of 8-port and/or 128 -port async adapters that are installed in the HMC PC. b. Question: Board #1. What type of board is this? (’L’ for list) Answer: Use board type 16 (IBM 128-Port async PCI) c. Question: How many ports does this digiBoard have? Possible values:...

  • Page 80: Updating The Device Driver

    HMC1 ports to the RAN on the primary HMC, and connect all the pSeries 690 HMC2 ports to the RANs on the redundant HMC. Note: The use of the second HMC system serial port is not recommended because this port is defaulted to be used for the modem. Eserver pSeries 690 Installation Guide...

  • Page 81: Verify That Installation Is Complete By Using The Hmc Interface

    Verify that Installation is Complete by Using the HMC Interface The HMC provides a predefined user ID called hscroot . The hscroot password is abc123. This hscroot user ID is a member of the System Administrator role. When the console is powered on for the first time, use this user ID to log in. After you are logged in, you can create additional users.
  • Page 82 Verify that the installation is complete for each pSeries 690 that you have connected to the 8-port async adapter. When you have finished the verification procedure, go to Chapter 3, “Verifying the Hardware Operation” on page 27. Eserver pSeries 690 Installation Guide...

  • Page 83: Appendix F. System Records

    Appendix F. System Records Use this appendix to keep a record of your server configuration. Record the Identification Numbers The basic server consists of the redundant bulk power subsystem, one processor subsystem, a media subsystem, and one I/O subsystem in the same rack, as well as access to one Hardware Management Console (HMC).
  • Page 84 Use the following to keep a record of your components. Component Serial Number pSeries 690 I/O Drawer 1 I/O Drawer 2 I/O Drawer 3 I/O Drawer 4 (or Drawer 7 if installed) I/O Drawer 5 I/O Drawer 6 I/O Drawer 7 I/O Drawer 8 Eserver pSeries 690 Installation Guide...

  • Page 85: Record System - Processor, Memory, And I/O Configuration

    Record System - Processor, Memory, and I/O Configuration The following illustration shows the location codes for the primary rack. These codes are used to identify the major functional units in the pSeries 690. U1.35-P2-X1 Unused U1.35-P1-X1 Unused U1.35-P2-X2 U1.35-P1-X2 U1.35-P2-X3 U1.35-P1-X3 U1.35-P2-X4 U1.35-P1-X4...
  • Page 86 The following illustration shows the location codes for the secondary rack. These codes are used to identify the major functional units in the pSeries 690 systems. U2.19 U2.19 U2.17-P2-V6 U2.17-P1-V5 U2.13 U2.13 U2.9 U2.9 U2.5 U2.5 U2.1 U2.1 REAR FRONT Eserver pSeries 690 Installation Guide...
  • Page 87 Physical Memory Location available Other Information Card MCM 0 installed U1.18-P1-C1 MCM 0 VPD Card U1.18-P1-H2.3 Memory U1.18-P1-M2 Memory Book v 4 GB v 8 GB v 16 GB v 32 GB Memory U1.18-P1-M3 Memory Book v 4 GB v 8 GB v 16 GB v 32 GB L3 Modules...
  • Page 88 - I/O Drawer 2 Secondary I/O v U1.18-P1-H3 - Slot 2 - v Inside RIO Connector C0 and C1 Book I/O Drawer 3 v Inside RIO Connector D0 and D1 v - I/O Drawer 4 Eserver pSeries 690 Installation Guide...

  • Page 89: Verify That All Hardware Is Present

    Physical Memory Location available Other Information Card Secondary I/O v U1.18-P1-H3 - I/O Slot 2 Outside RIO Connector A0 and A1 Book - Drawer 5 Outside RIO Connector B0 and B1 Drawer 6 Secondary I/O v U1.18-P1-H4 - I/O Slot 3 Outside RIO Connector C0 and C1 Book - Drawer 7...
  • Page 90 Eserver pSeries 690 Installation Guide...

  • Page 91: Appendix G. Subsystem Positioning And Cabling

    Appendix G. Subsystem Positioning and Cabling This section describes subsystem positioning and cabling for the pSeries 690. Operator Panel Cable and Diskette Drive Cable to the Media Subsystem (Rear View) Primary I/O Book Diskette Drive Data Cable Cable Connecting the Operator Panel Media Subsystem to the Media Subsystem...

  • Page 92: I/O Subsystem Positions, Fully Populated Primary And Secondary Rack (Rear View Without Ibf)

    EIA 5 EIA 1 Primary Rack Third I/O Subsystem Secondary Rack Fourth I/O Subsystem Blank Space Fifth I/O Subsystem Blank Space Sixth I/O Subsystem First I/O Subsystem Seventh I/O Subsystem Second I/O Subsystem Eighth I/O Subsystem Eserver pSeries 690 Installation Guide...

  • Page 93: I/O Subsystem Positions, Fully Populated Primary And Secondary Rack (Rear View With Ibfs)

    I/O Subsystem Positions, Fully Populated Primary and Secondary Rack (Rear View with IBFs) Primary Rack Four IBFs (primary rack), Position 4 Primary I/O Book (Book 0) Fifth I/O Subsystem Secondary Rack Sixth I/O Subsystem First I/O Subsystem Seventh I/O Subsystem Second I/O Subsystem Two IBFs (secondary rack) Third I/O Subsystem...

  • Page 94: Placement Of Subsystem 4 In A Two-Rack Configuration (Rear View With Ibf)

    Fourth I/O Subsystem First I/O Subsystem Four IBFs Second I/O Subsystem Note: The physical location shown for I/O Subsystem 4 is populated only when IBFs are present and four or more I/O subsystems are installed. Eserver pSeries 690 Installation Guide...

  • Page 95: I/O Subsystems (1 Through 4 Without Ibfs) Rio Cabling To I/O Books

    I/O Subsystems (1 Through 4 Without IBFs) RIO Cabling to I/O Books Primary Rack First I/O Subsystem Primary I/O Book Fourth I/O Subsystem Third I/O Subsystem Secondary I/O Book Second I/O Subsystem Appendix G. Subsystem Positioning and Cabling...

  • Page 96: I/O Subsystems (5 And 6) Rio Cabling To The Secondary I/O Book

    Shown Without IBFs Primary Rack Fifth I/O Subsystem Secondary Rack Sixth I/O Subsystem Secondary I/O Book Note: RIO cabling to I/O Subsystems 5 and 6 is the same for configurations with or without the IBFs. Eserver pSeries 690 Installation Guide...

  • Page 97: I/O Subsystems (7 And 8) Rio Cabling To The Third I/O Book

    I/O Subsystems (7 and 8) RIO Cabling to the Third I/O Book Shown with IBFs Primary Rack Fourth I/O Subsystem Secondary Rack Two IBFs (maximum), Position 4 Third I/O Book (Book 3) Fifth I/O Subsystem First I/O Subsystem Sixth I/O Subsystem Second I/O Subsystem Seventh I/O Subsystem Third I/O Subsystem...

  • Page 98: I/O Subsystems (1 Through 3 With Ibfs) Rio Cabling To I/O Books

    Third I/O Subsystem Connection to I/O Book (Book 0) Second I/O Subsystem Connection to I/O Book (Book 0) First I/O Subsystem Connection to I/O Book (Book 2) Secondary I/O Book Connection to I/O Book (Book 2) Eserver pSeries 690 Installation Guide...

  • Page 99: Rio Cable To I/O Subsystem (4 Through 6) With Ibfs Installed

    RIO Cable to I/O Subsystem (4 through 6) with IBFs Installed Secondary Rack Sixth I/O Subsystem Primary Rack Seventh I/O Subsystem Secondary I/O Book in I/O Slot 3 Eighth I/O Subsystem Secondary I/O Book in Slot 2 Connection to I/O Book (Book 2) First I/O Subsystem Connection to I/O Book (Book 2) Second I/O Subsystem...

  • Page 100: I/O Subsystems (7 And 8) Rio Cabling To The Third I/O Book

    Connection to I/O Book (Book 3) Third I/O Subsystem Connection to I/O Book (Book 3) Fourth I/O Subsystem Connection to I/O Book (Book 3) Two IBFs (maximum), Connection to I/O Book (Book 3) Position 4 Eserver pSeries 690 Installation Guide...

  • Page 101: Power And Scsi Cables To The Media Subsystem

    Power and SCSI Cables to the Media Subsystem Primary Rack SCSI Cable for Media Subsystem Rear Drives Primary I/O Book SCSI Cable for Media Subsystem Front Drives Power Cable for Media Subsystem Power Cable for Media Subsystem Front Drives Rear Drives Rear of Media Subsystem Appendix G.

  • Page 102: Hardware Management Console For Pseries (Hmc) To The Primary I/O Book

    Primary I/O Book (HMC #1 may be labeled HSC #1) Primary I/O Book Optional Second HMC Connected to HMC #2 in Primary I/O Book (HMC #2 may be labeled HSC #2) Power Plug to External Power Source (wall plug) Eserver pSeries 690 Installation Guide...

  • Page 103: Appendix H. Cabling Information

    Appendix H. Cabling Information This appendix provides information about the location and label colors of the pSeries 690 cables. Power Cabling Rear Front...
  • Page 104 B35-BPC-P02 to UEPO J01, Red 11P1595 A35-BPC-P02 to UEPO J00, Red with white stripe 11P2998 A35-BPR-P00 to A-IBF3-P00 (Secondary Frame) B35-BPR-P00 to B-IBF3-P00 (Secondary Frame) 11P4248 A35-BPR-P00 to A13-IBF2-P00 B35-BPR-P00 to B13-IBF2-P00 11P2998 A35-BPR-P00 to A15-IBF1-P00 B35-BPR-P00 to B15-IBF1-P00 Eserver pSeries 690 Installation Guide...

  • Page 105: Rio Cables And I/O Power Cables

    RIO Cables and I/O Power Cables FRU Part Number Units Per Assy Description 11P2355 Up to 8 RIO cable 0.5-meter 11P0272 Up to 16 RIO cable 2-meter 44H9137 Up to 16 RIO cable 15-meter 11P4490 I/O Subsystem 1 power cable (DCA1-P01) 11P4491 I/O Subsystem 1 power cable (DCA1-P00) 11P4492...
  • Page 106 Subsystem #4 (no IBF) A35P-BPD1B-P07 A13B-DCA2-P00 BPD1B to I/O Blue Subsystem #4 (no IBF) A35B-BPD2A-P04 Z09B-DCA1-P01 BPD1A to I/O Yellow W/Stripes Subsystem #4 (with IBF) A35P-BPD2B-P04 Z09B-DCA1-P00 BPD1B to I/O Yellow Subsystem #4 (with IBF) Eserver pSeries 690 Installation Guide...
  • Page 107 From Description Label Color (A=Primary) (Z=Secondary) A35B-BPD2A-P05 Z09B-DCA2-P01 BPD1A to I/O Yellow W/Stripes Subsystem #4 (with IBF) A35P-BPD2B-P05 Z09B-DCA2-P00 BPD1B to I/O Yellow Subsystem #4 (with IBF) A35B-BPD2A-P00 Z01B-DCA1-P01 BPD2A to I/O Red W/Stripes Subsystem #5 A35P-BPD2B-P00 Z01B-DCA1-P00 BPD2B to I/O Subsystem #5 A35B-BPD2A-P01 Z01B-DCA2-P01...
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  • Page 109: Appendix I. Service Processor Setup And Test

    Appendix I. Service Processor Setup and Test Attention: This procedure applies to modems attached to the serial ports (S1 and S2) on the primary I/O book (location U1.18-P1-H2). It does not affect the operation of the modem attached to the Hardware Management Console for pSeries (HMC). The call-out function is normally handled by the Service Focal Point running on the HMC.

  • Page 110: Testing The Setup

    6. Call your server again. The operating system answers and offers you the login prompt. If these tests are successful, call-in is working. 7. Log in and type shutdown -F to shut down your server. 8. The message No Carrier displays on your remote terminal. Eserver pSeries 690 Installation Guide...

  • Page 111: Testing Call-Out

    Testing Call-Out During the setup, you entered your phone numbers for the pager and customer voice. These numbers are used for this test. 1. Your remote terminal is disconnected as a result of the Call-In test. 2. Call your server again. 3.
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  • Page 113: Appendix J. Removing And Installing The Rack Top Frame

    Appendix J. Removing and Installing the Rack Top Frame Options for Performing this Procedure The following scenarios exist for performing this procedure: v Removing and installing the rack top frame for clearance through doorways v Installing the rack top frame that was shipped unattached from the rest of the frame. Note: If the clearance is close (an interference of 1/2 inch or less), removing the side covers may be all that is required.

  • Page 114: Required Tools

    Drive Socket 3/8 inches (10mm) Drive Ratchet 1/4 inches Drive Socket 5/16 inches (8mm) Torque Tool (PN6422789) Included in the tool kit and used for various FRUs, such as the BPR, BPC, BPDs, and BPFs. Eserver pSeries 690 Installation Guide...

  • Page 115: Removing The Covers

    Removing the Covers This procedure describes how to remove and replace the side covers of the pSeries 690. 1 Rear Cover Part Number 44P0127 Part Number 11P3535 Hinge Part Number 2665525 Screw 2 Rear Cover Part Number 44P0107 Part Number 11P1096 Front Latch Part Number 54G2882 Screw 3 Part Number 11P4106 Hinge Part Part Number 77G0599 Screw Part...

  • Page 116: Side Cover Removal

    Rotate each leveling foot downward until it contacts the surface on which the rack is placed. c. Adjust the leveling feet downward as needed until the rack is level. When the rack is level, tighten the jam nuts against the base by turning the nut clockwise. Eserver pSeries 690 Installation Guide...
  • Page 117 1 Jam Nut Rack Base 2 Leveling Foot Appendix J. Removing and Installing the Rack Top Frame...
  • Page 118 Note: A grille covers the fan on the front of the fan assembly. 1) Locate the BPF to be replaced. 2) Remove the fan cover plate (Item 6 in the illustration on page 102). 3) Loosen the upper and lower fasteners using the torque tool (PN6422789). Eserver pSeries 690 Installation Guide...
  • Page 119 4) Pull the BPF straight out of the BPE. 5) Repeat for the other BPF. There are two BPFs, one in front and one in back. e. Remove any front and rear bulk power fillers. 4. Remove the top frame side covers (items 7 and 8 in the illustration on 104), as follows: a.
  • Page 120 1 Top Extender Front Extender 2 Left Extender UEPO Switch 3 Right Extender Rack Top Frame Left Side Cover 4 Rear Extender Rack Top Frame Right Side Cover Eserver pSeries 690 Installation Guide...
  • Page 121 6. Remove the BPEs (item 1 in the illustration on page 105). Attention: Two people are required to remove the BPEs. 1 Bulk Power Enclosure 2 Hex-Head Screw Locations a. Remove the five hex-head screws from the front BPE. b. Remove the five hex-head screws from the rear BPE. Install 2 shipping brackets (part number 11P2923) on both the front and rear of the frame using 8 M8X 16mm bolts (part number 164803).
  • Page 122 Remove the two screws at the front of the left BPE rail and remove the rail (item 3 in illustration on page 106). e. Remove the two screws at the rear of the right BPE rail and remove the rail (item 3 in illustration on page 106). Eserver pSeries 690 Installation Guide...

  • Page 123: Preparing For Rack Top-Frame Installation For Pseries 690 (Reduced Height Option) Rpq8A1173

    1 Rack Top Frame Top Frame Bolts 2 Rack Chassis Rack Top Frame Cross Brace 8. Remove the 16 M8 X 20mm bolts (part number 1624804) 9. Lift the rack top frame off the locating pins and remove it. Note: Two people are required to lift and position the rack top-frame assembly. Preparing for Rack Top-Frame Installation for pSeries 690 (Reduced Height Option) RPQ8A1173 To prepare the rack top frame for installation, do the following:...
  • Page 124 1) Locate the BPF to be replaced. 2) Remove the fan cover plate (Item 6 in the illustration on page 108). 3) Loosen the upper and lower fasteners, using the torque tool (part number 6422789). Eserver pSeries 690 Installation Guide...
  • Page 125 4) Pull the BPF straight out of the BPE. 5) Repeat for the other BPF. There are two BPFs, one in front and one in back. e. Remove any front and rear bulk power fillers. 5. To reduce the weight to the maximum two-person limit, do the following: 1 Front and Rear Rack Top Foam and Metal Air Baffle Frame Top Panels...
  • Page 126 Remove the two screws at the rear of the right BPE rail and remove the rail (item 3 in illustration on page 109). 1 Rack Top Frame Top Frame Bolts 2 Rack Chassis Rack Top Frame Cross Brace Eserver pSeries 690 Installation Guide...

  • Page 127: Installing The Rack Top Frame

    Proceed to “Installing the Rack Top Frame”. Installing the Rack Top Frame This section contains information on installing the rack top frame. 1. If you have not done so, use the Jack screws to stabilize and lift the rack off the floor, as follows: a.
  • Page 128 (RPQ8A1173) ship group. 1 Rack Rack Top Frame Top Frame Bolts 2 Rack Chassis Rack Top-Frame Cross Brace Eserver pSeries 690 Installation Guide...
  • Page 129 a. Align the rack top frame with the four alignment guides on top of the rack. b. Fasten the rack top frame to the rack, using 16 M8 X 20mm bolts (part number 1624803). Tighten the bolts securely to ensure solid contact along the mating surfaces of the rack and the rack top frame.
  • Page 130 Tighten the upper and lower fasteners, using the torque tool (part number 6422789).. e. Repeat for the other BPF. There are two BPFs, one in front and one in back. 12. Install any front and rear bulk power fillers. Eserver pSeries 690 Installation Guide...
  • Page 131 For the reduced height option, remove the front and rear upper shipping bars (item 1 in the following illustration). 1 Shipping Bars 14. Install left and right top-frame side covers (items 7 and 8 in the following illustration). 15. Attach all removed cables to the BPD. If an IBF exists, also attach all removed cables for the BPC and the BPR.
  • Page 132 16. Install the frame extenders. 1 Top Extender Front Extender 2 Left Extender UEPO Switch 3 Right Extender Left Side Cover 4 Rear Extender Right Side Cover Eserver pSeries 690 Installation Guide...

  • Page 133: Replacing Covers

    17. Install the UEPO switch, as follows: a. Install the top and bottom screws. Screws should be bottomed against the end of the slot prior to tightening. b. Plug in the cables. Replacing Covers Refer to page 99 while performing this task. 1.
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  • Page 135: Index

    Index Numerics 128-port adapter cables device connecting 64 records 69 8-port adapter cables diagnostics connecting 60 online loading 29 standalone about this book xiii loading 30 acoustical stopping 32 noise door emissions 40 installation 25 adapter 128-port 64 8-port 60 environmental design 39 notices 39...
  • Page 136 HMC 5 installation 54 records device 33, 69 noise emissions system 33 acoustical 40 updating 33 notice recycling 39 safety 14 related publications xiii notices relocation environmental 39 system vii safety vii removal top frame 100 Eserver pSeries 690 Installation Guide...
  • Page 137 replacement top frame 111 testing the setup routing call-in 94 power cords 19 call-out 95 top frame removal 100 safety replacement 111 electrical vii trademarks xiv notice 14 safety notices vii laser compliance statement ix UEPO 15, 25 saving service processor settings 93 updating second rack system...
  • Page 138 Eserver pSeries 690 Installation Guide...
  • Page 139 Thank you for your responses. May we contact you? h Yes h No When you send comments to IBM, you grant IBM a nonexclusive right to use or distribute your comments in any way it believes appropriate without incurring any obligation to you. Name...
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