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IBM 6C4 User Manual (233 pages)

IBM Server User Manual

Brand: IBM | Category: Server | Size: 0.98 MB

Table of Contents
5
Rack Safety Instructions
11
Safety Notices

11
- Electrical Safety
  12
- Laser Safety Information
  13
  - Laser Compliance
    13
Data Integrity and Verification

15
About this Book

17
- Iso 9000
  17
- Online Publications
  17
- Related Publications
  17
- Ergonomic Information
  18
- Trademarks
  18
Chapter 1. Introducing the System

19
- System Features
  19
  - Bus Architecture
    19
  - Processors
    19
  - Memory
    20
  - Media Drives
    20
  - Power Supply
    20
  - Keyboard
    20
  - Mouse
    20
  - Operator Panel
    21
  - Input/Output Ports
    21
  - Security Features
    22
  - Front View
    22
  - Rear View
    24
  - Operator Panel
    26
Chapter 2. Using the System

27
- Starting the System Unit
  27
- Stopping the System Unit
  27
- Reading the Operator Panel Display
  27
  - Operator Panel
    28
  - Component Leds
    29
- Using the Keyboards
  34
- Using the Three-Button Mouse
  35
  - Handling the Mouse Correctly
    35
  - Caring for the Mouse
    35
  - Cleaning the Mouse
    36
- Using the 3.5-Inch Diskette Drive
  37
  - Write-Protecting 3.5-Inch Diskettes
    37
  - Loading and Unloading the 3.5-Inch Diskette
    38
- Using the CD-ROM Drive
  38
  - Front View of CD-ROM Drive
    39
  - Understanding the Status Lights
    39
  - Handling Compact Discs
    40
  - Other Handling Considerations
    40
  - Loading a Compact Disc
    41
  - Opening the Tray Manually
    41
  - Playing an Audio CD
    41
- Using the Service Processor and Service Director Features
  42
  - Service Processor
    42
  - Service Director
    43
Chapter 3. Using the Service Processor

45
Chapter 4. Using System Management Services

93
- Select Language
  94
- Change Password Options
  95
  - Set Privileged-Access Password
    95
- View Error Log
  95
- Setup Remote IPL (Initial Program Load)
  96
- Change SCSI Settings
  100
- Select Console
  101
- Select Boot Options
  101
- Select Boot Devices
  104
- Display Current Settings
  106
- Restore Default Settings
  106
- Multiboot Startup
  107
- Exiting System Management Services
  107
Chapter 5. Using the Standalone and Online Diagnostics

109
Chapter 6. Introducing Tasks and Service Aids

123
- Tasks
  124
- Add Resource to Resource List
  125
- AIX Shell Prompt
  125
- Analyze Adapter Internal Log
  126
- Backup and Restore Media
  126
- Certify Media
  127
- Change Hardware Vital Product Data
  130
- Configure Dials and LPF Keys
  131
- Configure ISA Adapter
  131
- Configure Reboot Policy
  132
- Configure Remote Maintenance Policy
  133
- Configure Ring Indicate Power-On Policy
  135
- Configure Surveillance Policy
  135
- Create Customized Configuration Diskette
  136
- Delete Resource from Resource List
  136
- Disk Maintenance
  136
  - Disk to Disk Copy
    137
  - Display/Alter Sector
    138
- Display Configuration and Resource List
  139
- Display Firmware Device Node Information
  139
- Display Hardware Error Report
  139
- Display Hardware Vital Product Data
  139
- Display Machine Check Error Log
  140
- Display Microcode Level
  140
- Display or Change Bootlist
  140
- Display or Change Diagnostic Run-Time Options
  141
- Display Previous Diagnostic Results
  142
- Display Resource Attributes
  142
- Display Service Hints
  142
- Display Software Product Data
  143
- Display System Environmental Sensors
  143
  - Examples
    144
- Display Test Patterns
  145
- Display USB Devices
  145
- Download Microcode
  145
- Fibre Channel RAID Service Aids
  147
- Flash SK-NET FDDI Firmware
  148
- Format Media
  148
  - Hardfile Attached to SCSI Adapter (Non-RAID)
    148
  - Hardfile Attached to PCI SCSI RAID Adapter
    149
  - Optical Media
    149
  - Diskette Format
    150
- Gather System Information
  150
- Generic Microcode Download
  150
- Hot-Plug Task
  150
  - V PCI Hot-Plug Manager
    151
  - SCSI Hot Swap Manager
    153
  - RAID Hot Plug Devices
    154
- Local Area Network Analyzer
  154
- Log Repair Action
  154
- Periodic Diagnostics
  155
- PCI RAID Physical Disk Identify
  155
- Process Supplemental Media
  155
- Run Diagnostics
  156
- Run Error Log Analysis
  156
- Run Exercisers
  156
  - Exerciser Commands (CMD)
    157
  - Abbreviations
    157
  - Memory Exerciser
    158
  - Tape Exerciser
    158
  - Diskette Exerciser
    158
  - CD-ROM Exerciser
    158
- Save or Restore Hardware Management Policies
  159
- SCSI Bus Analyzer
  160
- SCSD Tape Drive Service Aid
  161
- Spare Sector Availability
  162
- SSA Service Aid
  162
- System Fault Indicator
  163
  - System Identify Indicator
    164
- Update Disk-Based Diagnostics
  164
- Update System or Service Processor Flash
  164
- 7135 Raidiant Array Service Aid
  166
  - Command Examples
    167
- 7318 Serial Communications Network Server Service Aid
  167
Chapter 7. Verifying the Hardware Operation

169
- Running System Verification When Not Connected to an Hardware Management Console (HMC)
  169
- Running System Verification When Connected to an HMC
  172
Chapter 8. Hardware Problem Determination

175
- Problem Determination Using the Standalone or Online Diagnostics
  175
  - Step 2
    175
- Problem Determination When Unable to Load Diagnostics
  182
Appendix A. Environmental Notices

187
- Product Recycling and Disposal
  187
- Environmental Design
  187
- Acoustical Noise Emissions
  187
- Declared Acoustical Noise Emissions
  188
Appendix B. Notices

189
Appendix C. General Attributes Required When Using a TTY Terminal

191
Appendix D. Firmware Updates

195
- Determining the Level of Firmware on the System
  195
- System Firmware Update Using a Locally Available Image
  195
Appendix E. Service Processor Setup and Test

197
- Service Processor Setup Checklist
  197
- Testing the Setup
  198
  - Testing Call-In
    198
  - Testing Call-Out
    198
  - Serial Port Configuration
    199
Appendix F. Modem Configurations

201
- Sample Modem Configuration Files
  201
  - Generic Modem Configuration Files
    201
  - Specific Modem Configuration Files
    201
- Configuration File Selection
  202
  - Examples for Using the Generic Sample Modem Configuration Files
    203
  - Customizing the Modem Configuration Files
    204
  - IBM 7852-400 DIP Switch Settings
    205
  - Xon/Xoff Modems
    205
  - Ring Detection
    206
  - Terminal Emulators
    206
  - Recovery Procedures
    206
- Transfer of a Modem Session
  207
  - Recovery Strategy
    208
  - Prevention Strategy
    208
- Modem Configuration Sample Files
  209
  - Sample File Modem_M0.Cfg
    209
  - Sample File Modem_M1.Cfg
    211
  - Sample File Modem_Z.cfg
    213
  - Sample File Modem_Z0.Cfg
    215
  - Sample File Modem_F.cfg
    217
  - Sample File Modem_F0.Cfg
    219
  - Sample File Modem_F1.Cfg
    221
Index

225

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Table of Contents

Safety Notices

Data Integrity and Verification

About this Book

Chapter 1. Introducing the System

Chapter 2. Using the System

Chapter 3. Using the Service Processor

Chapter 4. Using System Management Services

Chapter 5. Using the Standalone and Online Diagnostics

Chapter 6. Introducing Tasks and Service Aids

Chapter 7. Verifying the Hardware Operation

Chapter 8. Hardware Problem Determination

Appendix A. Environmental Notices

Appendix B. Notices

Appendix C. General Attributes Required When Using a TTY Terminal

Appendix D. Firmware Updates

Appendix E. Service Processor Setup and Test

Appendix F. Modem Configurations

Index

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