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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Activation Process for CUoD Features ......14 Chapter 3. Using the Eserver pSeries 690 ..... . 15 Hardware Management Console (HMC) Overview and Setup .
Page 6 ......74 Resetting the Service Processor ......75 Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 7 Service Processor Operational Phases ......76 Pre-Standby Phase ....... 76 Standby Phase .
Page 8 Run Exercisers ....... . . 128 Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 9 Customizing the Modem Configuration Files ..... 162 IBM 7852-400 DIP Switch Settings ......162...
Page 10 Index ........251 viii Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 11: Safety Notices
Safety Notices 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 ix A caution notice indicates the presence of a hazard that has the potential of causing moderate or minor personal injury.
Page 12: 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 13: Data Integrity And Verification
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.
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Page 15: About This Book
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.
Page 16: Related Publications
(MAPs), error codes, removal and replacement procedures, and a parts catalog. v The Eserver pSeries 690 Installation Guide, order number SA23-1285, contains information on how to set up and cable the server and verify server operation. v The IBM Hardware Management Console for pSeries Installation and Operations Guide, order number SA38-0590, provides information to system administrators on how to install and use a Hardware Management Console (HMC) to manage a system.
Page 17: Chapter 1. Reference Materials
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.
Page 18 AIX Documentation Library Hardware User's Guide Using the System AIX Documentation Library Application Documentation 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. Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 19: Documentation Overview
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.
Page 20 AIX release. administrators softcopy AIX 5L Documentation CD AIX documentation library (system System softcopy management guides, user guides, application administrators programmer guides, commands and files references, AIX man pages, and so on). Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 21 Table 3. Using the System Documentation Title Description Audience Type Hardware Management Provides information on how to install, configure, System printed and Console for pSeries Installation and use a Hardware Management Console administrators softcopy and Operations Guide (HMC). Logical partition (LPAR) tasks, such as configuring and managing partitions on multiple host servers, are included.
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Page 23: Chapter 2. Introducing The Eserver Pseries 690
*7040 Model 61D I/O Subsystem (Optional, if features 5 and 6 are not installed). A pSeries 690 system can have up to two racks, which support up to eight I/O drawer subsystems. The Hardware Management Console for pSeries (HMC) is used to manage the resources in the system.
Page 24: System Configurations
The following components make up the base configuration of the pSeries 690: v Rack and Bulk Power Assembly (BPA) The BPA is the main power control unit for the pSeries 690. This redundant bulk power assembly distributes power at 350 V to each drawer where conversion is made to the required chip level.
Page 25: Partition Profiles
The HMC allows you to use two types of partitions: logical partitions and the full system partition. Logical Partitions Logical partitions are user-defined system resource divisions. Users determine the number of processors, memory, and I/O that a logical partition can have when active. Chapter 2. Introducing the Eserver pSeries 690...
Page 26: Pci Adapters
For more detail about partitions, see the IBM Hardware Management Console for pSeries Installation and Operations Guide, order number SA38-0590.
Page 27: Processor Cuod
Each component of a server affects performance and overall throughput of workloads. By planning ahead and taking into account the complete server configuration, you can help ensure that you get the full benefit of CUoD activations. Chapter 2. Introducing the Eserver pSeries 690...
Page 28 Permanent CUoD capacity can be activated in either one of the following scenarios. The description of each scenario indicates if and when it is necessary to send vital product data (VPD) to IBM. v New system order (new footprint): An order can contain a number of CUoD-activation features. The manufacturing facility fills orders directly at the plant of manufacture, before the server is delivered to the customer.
Page 29: Software Licenses And Processor Cuod
Activating a processor may change the terms and conditions for applications that you use on your server. To determine if the license terms and conditions requirements change based on hardware configuration, consult the application documentation. Chapter 2. Introducing the Eserver pSeries 690...
Page 30: Activation Process For Cuod Features
3. The sales representative places an order to the system coordinator or feature coordinator for the features you request. The order specifies the upgrade features to add. 4. To process the order, you must send the system Vital Product Data (VPD) to IBM in either of the following ways: v Electronic process (Electronic Service Agent) v Web-based VPD entry.
Page 31: Chapter 3. Using The Eserver Pseries 690
Acting as a service focal point for service representatives to determine an appropriate service strategy Note: The HMC is shipped with the pSeries 690 and is the main interface for configuring and managing resources on this system through the HMC virtual terminal window. Virtual terminal window refers to the operating system session on a particular window.
Page 32: Powering On The Processor Subsystem Using The Hmc
Note: Only logical power will be removed; 350V dc power will still be present within the system. Graphics Console Support The pSeries 690 supports graphics consoles. Graphics console support requires the following adapters: v Graphics adapter with a graphics display attached v Universal Serial Bus (USB) adapter with a keyboard and mouse attached Only one graphics console is supported per system partition.
Page 33: Reading The Operator Panel Display
Reading the Operator Panel Display The operator panel display is located in the media drawer of the pSeries 690 and is used to: v Track the progress of the system unit self tests and configuration program v Display codes when the operating system comes to an abnormal end...
Page 34: Disturbance Or System Attention Led
5. Select Deactivate LED. The associated system attention LED is turned off. For more information about the operator panel as it relates to the HMC, see the IBM Hardware Management Console for pSeries Installation and Operations Guide, order number SA38-0590.
Page 35: Accessing System Log Error Information
IBM Hardware Management Console for pSeries Installation and Operations Guide. Note: For information on these Service Focal Point settings, see ″Setting Up Surveillance and Enabling Surveillance Notifications″ in the IBM Hardware Management Console for pSeries Installation and Operations Guide.
Page 36: Accessing Errors When A System Is Running Linux And The Console Is Not An Hmc
The system must be powered off to access the service processor menus. From the service processor main menu, do the following: 1. Select System Information Menu. 2. Select LED Control Menu. 3. Select Clear System Attention Indicator. This action turns off the LED. Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 37: Understanding The Power-On Self-Test (Post)
The numeric 5 key, when pressed during POST, initiates a system boot in service mode using the default service mode boot list. 6 Key The numeric 6 key works like the numeric 5 key, except that the firmware uses the customized service mode bootlist. Chapter 3. Using the Eserver pSeries 690...
Page 38 When initialization and POST are complete, the open firmware command line (an OK prompt) displays. This option should only be used by service personnel to obtain additional debug information. To exit from the open firmware command prompt, type reset-all or power off the system and reboot. Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 39: Chapter 4. Using The Service Processor
Chapter 4. Using the Service Processor Notes: 1. The information in this chapter regarding the configuring of serial ports, and modems attached to those serial ports, applies only to the serial ports (S1 and S2) on the primary I/O book (location U1.18-P1-H2).
Page 40: Accessing The Service Processor Menus Remotely
The service processor exits menu mode after ten minutes of inactivity and displays a message indicating that it has done so. Pressing any key on the virtual terminal window causes the main menu to display. Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 41: General User Menu
General User Menu The menu options presented to the general user are a subset of the options available to the privileged user. The user must know the general-access password, if one is set, to access this menu. GENERAL USER MENU 1.
Page 42: Privileged User Menus
Language Selection Menu See “Language Selection Menu” on page 47 for more information. v Call-In/Call-Out Setup Menu See “Call-In/Call-Out Setup Menu” on page 49 for more information. v Set System Name Allows setting of the system name. Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 43: Service Processor Setup Menu
Service Processor Setup Menu The following Service Processor Setup Menu is accessed from the Main Menu: SERVICE PROCESSOR SETUP MENU 1. Change Privileged Access Password 2. Change General Access Password 3. Enable/Disable Console Mirroring: Currently Enabled 4. Start Talk Mode 5.
Page 44: Passwords
This capability can be enabled by local or remote users, providing local users with the capability to monitor remote sessions. Console mirroring can be enabled for the current session only. For more information, see “Console Mirroring” on page 72. Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 45 v Start Talk Mode In a console-mirroring session, it is useful for those who are monitoring the session to be able to communicate with each other. Selecting Start Talk Mode activates the keyboards and displays for such communications while console mirroring is established. This is a full duplex link, so message interference is possible.
Page 46 When the scan log dump is complete, depending on how the reboot policy is set, the system will either: – Go to the standby state (and the service processor menus will be available), indicated by OK or STBY in the operator panel – Attempt to reboot. Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 47 Scan Log Dump Setup Menu 1. Scan Log Dump Policy: Currently As Needed 2. Scan Log Dump Content: Currently As Requested 3. Immediate Dump 98. Return to Previous Menu 0>1 Select from the following options: (As Needed=2, Always=3) Enter New Option: 0>1 The scan log dump policy can be set to the following: 2=As Needed...
Page 48: System Power Control Menu
Ring indicate power-on is enabled by default on both serial port 1 (S1) and serial port 2 (S2). When ring indicate power-on is enabled, call-in is disabled. If ring indicate power-on is enabled and call-in is already enabled, you will be asked to confirm your choice. Refer to the message displayed on your screen. Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 49 If the ring indicate power-on setting is changed, you must select option 30, Refresh Modem Settings to update the modem settings. If Refresh Modem Settings is selected, and the modem(s) have not been configured, you will be asked to configure the modems first. See “Call-In/Call-Out Setup Menu” on page 49 for information on configuring modems.
Page 50 Using this option to boot the system is the preferred way to run standalone diagnostics. – Boot to Open Firmware This option should only be used by service personnel to obtain additional debug information. When this selection is enabled, the system boots to the open firmware prompt. Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 51: System Information Menu
System Information Menu This menu provides access to system configuration information, error logs, system resources, and processor configuration. SYSTEM INFORMATION MENU 1. Read VPD Image from Last System Boot 2. Read Progress Indicators from Last System Boot 3. Read Service Processor Error Logs 4.
Page 52 (1.) Menu selection index. Column 2 (0) Logical processor device number assigned by AIX. You can display these logical device numbers by issuing the following command on the AIX command line: lsdev -C | grep proc Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 53 Column 3 (3.0) Processor address list used by the service processor. Column 4 (00) Error status of the processors. The error status of each processor is indicated by AB, where B indicates the number of errors and A indicates the type of error according to the following: 1.
Page 54 In the previous example menu, each line shows two books and indicates whether they are configured, deconfigured, or partially deconfigured. To enable or disable Memory Repeat Gard, use menu option 77 of the Memory Configuration/Deconfiguration Menu. The default is enabled. Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 55 To enable or disable runtime recoverable error repeat gard, use option 78 of the Memory Configuration/Deconfiguration Menu. The default is enabled. The failure history of each book is retained. If a book with a history of failures is brought back online by disabling Repeat Gard, it remains online if it passes testing during the boot process.
Page 56 (which is shown as the ″Code level″) that is currently installed on the FRU, as well as other information, are displayed. A sample of the output of this option, which shows several of the types of power subystem FRUs in this system, follows. Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 57 Please wait..Fru type = 00f6 BPC-RH Cage id = ff BPA Port Fru id = 80 BPC Location Code = U1.35-P1-X4 Code level = 0000255e Status = 01 Successfully collected Fru type = 0048 DCA-RHP Cage id = 00 CEC Cage Fru id = 90 DCA 1 Location Code = U1.18-P1-V1...
Page 58 (blinking) and off. Option 1 is available only when the system is in the error state (the CEC is powered on and the service processor menus are available). Option 1 is not available when the system is in standby. Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 59 An example of this menu follows: LED Control Menu 1. Set/Reset Identify LED state 2. Clear System Attention Indicator 98. Return to Previous Menu Enter LED index 0 > The processor subsystem disturbance or system attention LED is located on the operator panel in the media drawer.
Page 60 Physical Location Code 1. L3_13 U1.18-P1-C5 2. L3_0 U1.18-P1-C6 3. MCM_0 U1.18-P1-C1 4. L3_1 U1.18-P1-C7 5. L3_4 U1.18-P1-C8 6. L3_14 U1.18-P1-C9 7. L3_3 U1.18-P1-C10 8. L3_2 U1.18-P1-C11 9. L3_7 U1.18-P1-C12 10. MCM_3 U1.18-P1-C2 11. MCM_2 U1.18-P1-C3 Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 61 12. L3_15 U1.18-P1-C13 13. L3_10 U1.18-P1-C14 14. MCM_1 U1.18-P1-C4 15. L3_11 U1.18-P1-C15 16. L3_6 U1.18-P1-C16 17. L3_12 U1.18-P1-C17 18. L3_9 U1.18-P1-C18 19. L3_8 U1.18-P1-C19 20. L3_5 U1.18-P1-C20 To change the plug count for a particular module, enter a menu index number. For example, to change the plug count of the L3 module that is physically in the upper-right corner (U1.18-P1-C8), type 5, then enter the new plug count.
Page 62 This setting provides the best performance for most applications. – Standard Operation optimizes the system for large memory bandwidth applications where minimal sharing of data occurs and the likelihood of significant hardware data-prefetching exists. Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 63: Language Selection Menu
– Turbo Database Mode optimizes system operation for environments where there is a large amount of data sharing among processes running concurrently on the system. v L3 Mode Menu This function is not applicable to this system. Remote I/O (RIO) Link Speed Set Up Menu This option is used to change the speed of the RIO interface to external drawers.
Page 64 Note: Your virtual terminal window must support the ISO-8859 character set to correctly display languages other than English. Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 65: Call-In/Call-Out Setup Menu
Call-In/Call-Out Setup Menu Note: The information in this section regarding the configuring of serial ports, and modems attached to those serial ports, applies only to the serial ports (S1 and S2) on the primary I/O book (location U1.18-P1-H2). These serial ports are normally used for call-in and call-out. Call-out is disabled in partitioned systems.
Page 66: Modem Configuration Menu
30. Save configuration to NVRAM and Configure modem 98. Return to Previous Menu 0> For information on choosing a modem configuration file, see “Sample Modem Configuration Files” on page 159 and “Transfer of a Modem Session” on page 164. Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 67: Serial Port Selection Menu
Serial Port Selection Menu This menu allows you to enable or disable the call-in and call-out functions of each serial port in any combination. Note: If the system is running in partition mode, call-out is disabled. Serial Port Selection Menu 1.
Page 68: Serial Port Speed Setup Menu
2. Customer Administration Center Telephone Number: Currently Unassigned 3. Digital Pager Telephone Number: Currently Unassigned 4. Customer Voice Telephone Number: Currently Unassigned 5. Customer System Telephone Number: Currently Unassigned 98. Return to Previous Menu 0> Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 69 v Service Center Telephone Number is the number of the service center computer. The service center usually includes a computer that takes calls from servers with call-out capability. This computer is referred to as the ″catcher.″ The catcher expects messages in a specific format to which the service processor conforms.
Page 70: Call-Out Policy Setup Menu
Remote timeout and remote latency are functions of your service provider’s catcher computer. Either use the defaults or contact your service provider for recommended settings. v Number of retries is the number of times you want the server to retry calls that failed to complete. Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 71: Customer Account Setup Menu
Customer Account Setup Menu This menu allows users to enter information that is specific to their account. Customer Account Setup Menu 1. Customer Account Number: Currently Unassigned 2. Customer RETAIN Login userid: Currently Unassigned 3. Customer RETAIN login password: Currently Unassigned 98.
Page 72: System Power-On Methods
Hardware Management Console (HMC) Using the HMC is the preferred method of powering on a managed system. For details on using the HMC to power up a system, see the IBM Hardware Management Console for pSeries Installation and Operations Guide.
Page 73: Service Processor Reboot/Restart Recovery
Service Processor Reboot/Restart Recovery Reboot describes bringing the system hardware back up; for example, from a system reset or power-on. The boot process ends when control passes to the operating system process. Restart describes activating the operating system after the system hardware is reinitialized. Restart must follow a successful reboot.
Page 74 AIX default In a partitioned system, the service processor’s supplemental restart policy is the only setting that is used, as shown in the following table: Service Processor enable supplemental restart policy System Response Yes (default) Restarts Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 75: System Firmware Updates
Download the detailed instructions, as well as the latest flash images, from the following Web address: http://techsupport.services.ibm.com/server/mdownload2. Before doing a system firmware update, check the Web site for the latest code and images. Do not attempt a firmware update if you are unsure of the image you have, or of the procedure required for the update.
Page 76: Determining The Level Of Firmware On The System
The firmware level can be denoted in either of the following forms: v RHyymmdd, where RH = the pSeries 690’s firmware designation, yy = year, mm = month, and dd = day of the release. v vHyymmdd, where v = version number, H= the pSeries 690’s firmware designation, yy = year, mm = month and dd = day of the release.
Page 77: System Firmware Update In Aix Using A Locally Available Image
System Firmware Update in AIX Using a Locally Available Image To update the system firmware using a locally available image, perform the following steps: 1. Log in as root user. 2. If the /tmp/fwupdate directory does not exist, create it by issuing the following command: mkdir /tmp/fwupdate 3.
Page 78: Updating System Firmware From The Service Processor Menus
Refer to the detailed instructions that are provided with the latest image on CORE. Note: Because the system always reboots itself during this type of firmware update process, the update process can take from twenty to sixty minutes. Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 79: Updating System Firmware From The Aix Command Line
Updating System Firmware from the AIX Command Line Attention: This method is not recommended for partitioned systems, but if the device resources are allocated properly, the firmware update can be done from the AIX command line. If the firmware on a partitioned system is being updated: v One partition running AIX must have service authority.
Page 80: Recovery Mode
2. If B1FD 001A is displayed at any time during the process, the service processor must be reset by activating the pinhole reset switch on the operator panel. After the update process is complete, the service processor resets itself and goes through a complete reboot. Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 81: Frame (Power Subsystem) Firmware Update With A Pseries High Performance Switch Installed
When a pSeries High Performance Switch (7045-SW4) is installed in or attached to the system, the frame firmware, which includes the power subsystem, is updated using a task on the HMC. Code updates (also called corrective service) are available at http://techsupport.services.ibm.com/server/mdownload2. This task downloads a corrective service for the frame onto the HMC.
Page 82: Installing Corrective Service On The Frame
For information about system administrator or service representative roles, refer to the IBM Hardware Management Console for pSeries Installation and Operations Guide. 2. Do not power off any of the components in the frame at any time during this installation procedure.
Page 83: Reconfiguration Procedure For Sni Adapters
Reconfiguration Procedure for SNI Adapters After the system has booted to the AIX login prompt, log in and verify that the SNI adapters are configured properly. On the AIX command line, issue the following command: lscfg | grep sni The number of sni adapters identified in the output of the above command (represented by their logical device names) should match the number in the system (2-8).
Page 84: Configuring And Deconfiguring Processors Or Memory
AIX. At the same time, PRD marks the CPU for deconfiguration at the next boot. AIX will attempt to migrate all resources associated with that processor to another processor and then stop the defective processor. Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 85: Service Processor System Monitoring - Surveillance
Service Processor System Monitoring - Surveillance Surveillance is a function in which the service processor monitors the system, and the system monitors the service processor. This monitoring is accomplished by periodic samplings called heartbeats. Surveillance is available during two phases: v System firmware bringup (automatic) v Operating system runtime (optional) Note: Operating system surveillance is disabled on partitioned systems.
Page 86: Operating System Surveillance
If surveillance is selected from the service processor menus that are only available at system boot, then surveillance is enabled by default as soon as the system boots. From service aids, the selection is optional. Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 87: Call-Out (Call-Home)
3. To call out before restart, set Call-out before restart to ENABLED from the Reboot/Restart Policy Setup menu. Note: Some modems, such as IBM 7857-017, are not designed for the paging function. Although they can be used for paging, they will return an error message when they do not get the expected response from another modem.
Page 88: Console Mirroring
1. Local session is already in progress. 2. The service processor receives a call from the remote user. 3. The local user selects the option to enable console mirroring. The service processor immediately begins mirroring service processor menus. Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 89: Service Processor Error Logs
Service Processor Error Logs The service processor error logs, an example of which follows, contain error conditions detected by the service processor. Error Log 1. 11/30/99 19:41:56 Service Processor Firmware Failure B1004999 Enter error number for more details. Press Return to continue, or ’x’ to return to menu. Press "C"...
Page 90: Lcd Progress Indicator Log
0539.. 0742..U1.5-P1-I12/E1 0539.. 0776..U1.5-P1-I10/T1 E139 E1FB E139 E183 Press Return to continue, or ’x’ to return to menu. > EAA1..U1.9-P1-I14 E172..U1.9-P1 E172..U1.9-P1-I14 E172..U1.9-P1 94BB 9109 9380 9108 9107 9106 9105 9118 9104 9103 9102 90FD Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 91: Resetting The Service Processor
Resetting the Service Processor Some error conditions might cause the service processor to hang. The service processor must be reset to recover from a hung condition. If the system is powered on, resetting the service processor will cause the system to shut down. When the service processor is reset, it carries out its power-on sequence, including self-tests.
Page 92: Service Processor Operational Phases
The service processor does not wait for user input or power-on command, but moves through the phase and into the bring-up phase. Access the SMS menus or the service processor menus to reset the unattended start mode. Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 93: Standby Phase
Standby Phase The standby phase can be reached in either of two ways: v With the server off and power connected (the normal path), recognized by OK in the LCD display. v With the server on after an operating system fault, recognized by an 8-digit code in the LCD display. In the standby phase, the service processor takes care of some automatic duties and is available for menus operation.
Page 94: Run-Time Phase
On an HMC-managed system, the service processor monitors the communication link between the managed system and the HMC. If the service processor detects that this communication link has been broken, it will post an error to the operating system running on the managed system. Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 95: Chapter 5. Using System Management Services
Chapter 5. Using System Management Services Use the system management services menus to view information about your system or partition, and to perform tasks such as setting a password, changing the boot list, and setting the network parameters. Notes: 1. On some of the system management services (or service processor) screens, you will see the term LPAR.
Page 96: Select Language
M = return to main menu ESC key = return to previous screen X = eXit System Management Services -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Type the number of the menu item and press Enter or Select a Navigation key: _ Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 97: Change Password Options
Change Password Options The Change Password Options menu enables you to select from password utilities. Note: This option is not available in partitioned systems. Password Utilities 1 Set Privileged-Access Password 2 Remove Privileged-Access Password -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Navigation keys: M = return to main menu ESC key = return to previous screen X = eXit System Management Services --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
Page 98: Setup Remote Ipl (Initial Program Load)
Type the number of the menu item and press Enter or Select a Navigation key: _ To change IP parameters, type the number of the parameters for which you want to change the value. Entering IP parameters on this screen will automatically update the parameters on the ping test screen. Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 99 Attention: If the client system and the server are on the same subnet, set the gateway IP address to [0.0.0.0]. Selecting Adapter Configuration allows the setting of the network speed, enabling or disabling spanning tree, and setting the protocol as shown in the following example menu: Adapter Configuration 10/100 Mbps Ethernet PCI Adapter II: U1.9-P1-I4/E1 1.
Page 100: Change Scsi Settings
SMS menus and does not affect the display used by the operating system. Follow the instructions that display on the screen. The firmware automatically returns to the SMS main menu. Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 101: Select Boot Options
Select Boot Options Use this menu to view and set various options regarding the installation devices and boot devices. 1. Select Install or Boot a Device 2. Select Boot Devices 3. Multiboot Startup -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Navigation keys: M = return to main menu ESC key = return to previous screen X = eXit System Management Services --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
Page 102 If either Normal Mode Boot or Service Mode Boot is selected, the next screen will ask, Are you sure?. If you answer yes, the device will be booted in the appropriate mode. If you answer no, the firmware will return to the Select Task menu. Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 103: Select Boot Devices
Select Boot Devices Attention: In a partitioned system, only those devices from which an operating system can be booted that are assigned to the partition that is being booted display on the select boot devices menu. In a full system partition, devices from which an operating system can be booted display on the Select Boot Devices menu.
Page 104 When a device type is selected, the Select Task menu allows you to see detailed information about the device or set the device’s location in the boot list as shown below in the example menu. The following is an example of the menu for a hard disk. Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 105: Display Current Settings
Select Task SCSI 18200 MB Harddisk (loc=U0.1-P2/Z1-A8,0) 1. Information 2. Set Boot Sequence: Configure as 1st Boot Device -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Navigation keys: M = return to main menu ESC key = return to previous screen X = eXit System Management Services -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Type the number of the menu item and press Enter or Select a Navigation key: _ Selecting Information displays a menu similar to the following for a hard disk.
Page 106: Restore Default Settings
Multiboot Startup toggles the multiboot startup flag, which controls whether the multiboot menu is invoked automatically on startup. Exiting System Management Services After you have finished using the system management services, type x (for exit) to boot your system or partition. Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 107: Chapter 6. Using The Online And Standalone Diagnostics
Chapter 6. Using the Online and Standalone Diagnostics The diagnostics consist of online diagnostics and standalone diagnostics. Attention: The AIX operating system must be installed in a partition in order to run online diagnostics on that partition. If the AIX operating system is not installed, use the standalone diagnostic procedures. Online diagnostics, when they are installed, reside with AIX in the file system.
Page 108: Resetting The Terminal
However, note that the memory and processor are only tested during POST, and the results of the POST tests are reported by diagnostics. Error-log analysis is done in service mode when you select the Problem Determination option on the DIAGNOSTIC MODE SELECTION menu. Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 109: Running Online Diagnostics In Service Mode
7. Right-click or select the desired system in the Contents area. Next, on the menu, choose Selected. 8. Select Power On. 9. Select the Power on Diagnostic Stored Boot list option see the IBM Hardware Management Console for pSeries Installation and Operations Guide, order number SA38-0590, for more information about full system partitions).
Page 110: Concurrent Mode
INSTRUCTIONS. Press the F3 key again to return to the AIX operating system prompt. Be sure to vary on any resource that you had varied to off. 5. Press Ctrl-D to log off from root user or CE Login. Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 111: Maintenance Mode
The diag command is then used to invoke the diagnostic controller so you can run the diagnostics. After the diagnostic controller is loaded, follow the normal diagnostic instructions. Documentation for the AIX operating system is available from the IBM Eserver pSeries Information Center at http://publib16.boulder.ibm.com/pseries/en_US/infocenter/base. Select AIX documentation. The AIX Documentation CD contains the base set of publications for the operating system, including system-management and end-user documentation.
Page 112: Standalone Diagnostic Operation
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 (see the IBM Hardware Management Console for pSeries Installation and Operations Guide, order number SA38-0590, for more information about full system partitions).
Page 113: Running Standalone Diagnostics From A Network Installation Management (Nim) Server
8. Use the HMC to power on the managed server in a full system partition. Select the Power on Diagnostic Default Boot List. 9. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive in the media subsystem in the pSeries 690 (not into the HMC’s CD-ROM drive).
Page 114: Client Configuration And Booting Standalone Diagnostics From The Nim Server
Verify the settings and the status of the network. If you continue to have problems, refer to the Boot Problems section of the Eserver pSeries 670 Service Guide and follow the steps for network boot problems. Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 115: Chapter 7. Introducing Tasks And Service Aids
Chapter 7. Introducing Tasks and Service Aids Attention: Task and service aids are not available when the operating system is Linux. The AIX Diagnostic Package contains programs that are called Tasks. Tasks can be thought of as performing a specific function on a resource; for example, running diagnostics or performing a service aid on a resource.
Page 116 SSA Service Aid v System Fault Indicator v System Identify Indicator v Update Disk-Based Diagnostics v Update System or Service Processor Flash v 7135 RAIDiant Array Service Aids v 7318 Serial Communication Network Server Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 117: Add Resource To Resource List
Add Resource to Resource List Use this task to add resources back to the resource list. Note: Only resources that were previously detected by the diagnostics and deleted from the Diagnostic Test List are listed. If no resources are available to be added, then none are listed. AIX Shell Prompt Note: Use this service aid in Online Service Mode only.
Page 118: Certify Media
The random seeks also count all errors encountered. The Certify service aid will display the following information: – Drive capacity in megabytes. – Number of Data Errors Recovered. Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 119 – Number of Data Errors Not Recovered. – Number of Equipment Checks Recovered. – Number of Equipment Checks Not Recovered. This task can be run directly from the AIX command line. See the following command syntax: diag -c -d deviceName -T "certify" Flag Description No console mode...
Page 120: Change Hardware Vital Product Data
Dials and LPF keys can be configured on the port. The task allows an async adapter to be configured, then a TTY port defined on the adapter. Dials and LPF keys can then be defined on the port. Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 121: Configure Isa Adapter
Before configuring Dials or LPF keys on a serial port, you must remove all defined TTYs. To determine if there are any defined TTYs, select List All Defined TTYs. Once all defined TTYs have been removed, then add a new TTY and configure the Dials or LPF keys. Configure ISA Adapter This task uses SMIT to identify and configure ISA adapters on systems that have an ISA bus and adapters.
Page 122: Configure Remote Maintenance Policy
This is the number of the System Administration Center computer (catcher) that receives problem calls from systems. Contact the system administrator for the correct telephone number to enter here. v Digital Pager Phone Number In Event of Emergency Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 123: Configure Ring Indicate Power-On Policy
This is the number for a pager carried by someone who responds to problem calls from your system. v Customer Voice Phone Number This is the number for a telephone near the system, or answered by someone responsible for the system.
Page 124: Configure Scan Dump Policy
Changes are to Take Effect Immediately - Set this to Yes if the changes made to the settings in this menu are to take place immediately. Otherwise, the changes take effect beginning with the next system boot. You can access this service aid directly from the AIX command line, by typing: /usr/lpp/diagnostics/bin/uspchrp -s Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 125: Contents
Create Customized Configuration Diskette This selection invokes the Diagnostic Package Utility Service Aid, which allows the user to create a standalone diagnostic package configuration diskette. The Standalone Diagnostic Package Configuration Diskette allows the following to be changed from the console: v Default refresh rate for a low function terminal (LFT) The refresh rate used by the standalone diagnostic package is 60 Hz.
Page 126: Display/Alter Sector
Diagnostics, this service aid converts the logged information into a readable format that can be used to isolate the problem. When booting from the hard disk or LAN, the information can be viewed from the AIX Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 127: Display Microcode Level
error log using the Hardware Error Report Service Aid. In either case, the information is analyzed when the sysplanar0 diagnostics are running in Problem Determination Mode. Display Microcode Level This task is used to display the microcode or firmware levels of currently installed resources. When the sys0 resource is selected, the task displays the levels of both the system firmware and service processor firmware.
Page 128: Display Or Change Diagnostic Run-Time Options
Displays or changes the value of the Diagnostic Event Logging option. Displays or changes the value of the Diagnostic Event Log File Size. Allowable size are between 100K and 1000K in increments of 100K. The size may never be decreased. Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 129: Display Previous Diagnostic Results
Displays or changes the value of the Display Diagnostic Mode Selection Menu option. Displays or changes the value of the Number of Days Used To Search the Error Log option. Allowable values are between 1 and 60 days. 7 days is the default. Displays or changes the value of the Display Progress Indicators option.
Page 130: Display System Environmental Sensors
Sensor = Fan Speed Status = Normal Value = 2436 RPM Location Code = F1 Sensor = Power Supply Status = Normal Value = Present and operational Location Code = V1 Sensor = Power Supply Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 131: Display Test Patterns
Status = Critical low Value = Present and not operational Location Code = V2 2. Display a list of the environmental sensors in a numerical list: /usr/lpp/diagnostics/bin/uesensor -a 3 0 11 87 P1 9001 0 11 2345 F1 9004 0 11 2 V1 9004 1 9 2 V2 3.
Page 132: Download Microcode To Disk Drive Attached To A Pci Scsi Raid Adapter
Use the download option to download microcode. Source of the new microcode image. Default is /etc/microcode. Level of microcode to install. The default is the latest. Force the installation even if the current level of microcode is not on the source. Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 133: Download Microcode To Dvd-Ram Attached To A Pci Scsi Adapter
Download Microcode to DVD-RAM Attached to a PCI SCSI Adapter See the following command syntax for a DVD-RAM attached to a PCI SCSI Adapter: diag [-c] -d cdX -T "download [-s {/etc/microcode|diskette}] [-l {latest|previous}] [-f]" Flag Description No console mode. Run without user interaction Device selected, for example, cd0.
Page 134: Fibre Channel Raid Service Aids
This selection is used to update the contents of the electronically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM) on a selected controller. Replace Controller Use this selection when it is necessary to replace a controller in the array. Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 135: Flash Sk-Net Fddi Firmware
Flash SK-NET FDDI Firmware This task allows the Flash firmware on the SysKonnect SK-NET FDDI adapter to be updated. Format Media This task allows the selection of diskettes, hardfiles, or optical media to be formatted. Each selection is described below. Hardfile Attached to SCSI Adapter (non-RAID) v Hardfile Format Writes all of the disk.
Page 136: Hardfile Attached To Pci Scsi Raid Adapter
AIX trace information for software debugging. The output of the SNAP service aid can be used by field service personnel, or it can be put on removable media and transferred to remote locations for more extensive analysis. Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 137: Generic Microcode Download
To use the SNAP task, select Gather System Information from the task list. You can select which components you want to collect information for, and where to store the data (hard disk or removable media). Generic Microcode Download The Generic Microcode Download service aid provides a means of executing a genucode script from a diskette or tape.
Page 138: Pci Hot Plug Manager
The software installation media or packages are required for this function. Standalone Diagnostics has restrictions on using the PCI Hot-Plug Manager. For example: v Adapters that are replaced must be exactly the same FRU part number as the adapter being replaced. Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 139: Scsi Hot Swap Manager
v New adapters cannot be added unless a device of the same FRU part number already exists in the system, because the configuration information for the new adapter is not known after the Standalone Diagnostics are booted. v The following functions are not available from the Standalone Diagnostics and will not display in the list: –...
Page 140: Raid Hot Plug Devices
Standalone Diagnostics are booted. You can run this task directly from the command line. See the following command syntax: diag -c -d <device name> -T "identifyRemove -l <ChId> -s {identify|remove|normal} Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 141: Identify Indicators
Flags Description Run the task without displaying menus. Only command line prompts are used. Raid adapter device name (for example, scraid0). Subtask to execute such as identify, remove, or normal. CHId is the channel number of the RAID adapter and SCSI ID number of the position in the enclosure concatenated together (for example, 27 for channel 2, device 7).
Page 142: Local Area Network Analyzer
Add or delete a resource to the periodic test list v Modify the time to test a resource v Display the periodic test list v Modify the error notification mailing list v Disable or enable automatic error log analysis Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 143: Pci Raid Physical Disk Identify
PCI RAID Physical Disk Identify For a description of the PCI RAID Physical Disk Identify task, see “SCSI RAID Physical Disk Status and Vital Product Data” on page 131. PCI SCSI Disk Array Manager This service aid calls the smitty pdam fastpath, and is used to manage a RAID array connected to a SCSI RAID adapter.
Page 144: Run Exercisers
Analysis task. If Error Log Analysis does not report a problem, contact your service support structure. Exerciser Commands (CMD) Use the following commands as needed in the exerciser menus and reports. Not all commands are available in each menu or report. Description Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 145: Abbreviations
Acknowledge an error Back one page Toggle between cycle count and last error View the AIX error log Page forward one page Return to Main Menu Refresh screen Enable or disable beep on error Exit system exerciser Abbreviations The following list describes abbreviations used in the exerciser reports. Acronym Description Continue on error (use number to select).
Page 146: Floating Point Exerciser
When the SCSI Bus Service Aid is started a description of the service aid displays. Pressing the Enter key displays the Adapter Selection menu. Use this menu to enter the address to transmit the SCSI Inquiry Command. Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 147: Scsi Raid Physical Disk Status And Vital Product Data
When the adapter is selected, the SCSI Bus Address Selection menu displays. Use this menu to enter the address to transmit the SCSI Inquiry Command. After the address is selected, the SCSI Bus Test Run menu displays. Use this menu to transmit the SCSI Inquiry Command by pressing Enter.
Page 148: Spare Sector Availability
For a description of the System Fault Indicator task, see “Fault Indicators” on page 117. System Identify Indicator For a description of the System Fault Indicator task, see “Identify and System Attention Indicators” on page 125. Update Disk-Based Diagnostics This service aid allows fixes (APARs) to be applied. Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 149: Update System Or Service Processor Flash
This task invokes the SMIT Update Software by Fix (APAR) task. The task allows the input device and APARs to be selected. You can install any APAR using this task. Update System or Service Processor Flash Attention: If the system is running on a logically partitioned system, ask the customer or system administrator if a service partition has been designated.
Page 150: 7135 Raidiant Array Service Aid
To download physical disk microcode, use this command syntax : diag -c -d deviceName -T "download -l ChId [-D][-P]" Flag Description Microcode is on diskette (default to /etc/microcode directory) Physical disk channel/ID (for example, 27) Download the previous level of microcode (default to latest level) Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 151: 7318 Serial Communications Network Server Service Aid
To format a physical disk, use this command syntax: diag -c -d deviceName -T "format -l ChId″ Flag Description Physical disk channel/ID (for example, 27) To certify a physical disk, use this command syntax: diag -c -d deviceName -T "certify -l ChId″ Flag Description Physical disk channel/ID (for example, 23)
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Page 153: Chapter 8. Verifying The Hardware Operation
1. Stop all programs including the AIX operating system (get help if needed). 2. Remove all tapes, diskettes, and CD-ROM discs. 3. Power off the managed system (refer to Full System Management Tasks in the IBM Hardware Management Console for pSeries Installation and Operations Guide).
Page 154: Step 3. Running System Verification
Diagnostic Stored Boot List option (refer to Full System Management Tasks in the IBM Hardware Management Console for pSeries Installation and Operations Guide). 5. Insert the diagnostic media into the CD-ROM drive of the pSeries 690 (not into the HMC CD-ROM drive).
Page 155: Step 4. 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. Chapter 8. Verifying the Hardware Operation...
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Page 157: Chapter 9. Hardware Problem Determination
(FRUs) are needed to restore the system to correct operation. Step 1. Considerations before Running This Procedure Note: See the IBM Hardware Management Console for pSeries Installation and Operations Guide to find the key sequences you need for your Hardware Management Console for pSeries (HMC) virtual terminal window to respond to the diagnostic programs.
Page 158 If the diagnostics operating instructions are not displayed on the partition, reboot that partition. Note: Do not turn off the system unit if the system is running one or more logical partitions. Go to “Step 6” on page 143. Go to “Step 9” on page 143. Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 159 Step 6 This step loads online diagnostics in service mode. 1. Reboot the system if you are running full partitions. Otherwise, reboot the logical partition. 2. At the SMS menu, press the numeric 6 key on the keyboard to indicate that diagnostics are to be loaded.
Page 160 If you get an SRN, record it, and go to “Step 14” on page 145. If you do not get an SRN, go to “Step 16” on page 146. The system does not respond to selecting diagnostics. Go to “Step 10.” Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 161 Step 12 Did the Diagnostic Selection Menu display? If Problem Determination was selected from the Diagnostic Mode Selection menu, and if a recent error has been logged in the error log, the diagnostics automatically begin testing the resource. Follow the displayed instructions. v If the No Trouble Found screen is displayed, press Enter.
Page 162 Did the Diagnostics Operating Instructions display without any obvious display problem? Go to “Step 7” on page 143. Go to “Step 9” on page 143. Step 16 The diagnostics did not detect a hardware problem. If you still have a problem, contact your service organization. Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 163: Problem Determination When Unable To Load Diagnostics
Problem Determination When Unable to Load Diagnostics Use the following procedure to obtain an error code. The service organization uses the error code to determine which field replaceable units (FRUs) are needed to restore the system to correct operation. Step 1 Are the online diagnostics installed on this system? Go to “Step 3”...
Page 164 If you are sure that you pressed the correct key in a timely manner, go to “Step 6” on page 150. The system does not respond when the password is entered. Go to “Step 6” on page 150. Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 165 Symptom Action The system stopped and an indicator is displayed on the system If the indicator represents: console and an eight-digit error code is not displayed. v A keyboard: record error code M0KBD000 and report the problem to the service organization. v Memory: record error code M0MEM002 and report the problem to the service organization.
Page 166 Go to “Problem Determination Using the Standalone or Online Diagnostics” on page 141. Step 6 There is a problem with the keyboard. Go to the problem-determination documentation for this type of terminal. For more information, refer to the Hardware Management Console for pSeries Maintenance Guide. Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 167: Appendix A. Environmental Notices
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. For information on proper disposal of the batteries in this product, please contact IBM at 1-800-426-4333.
Page 168: 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 User’s Guide...
Page 169: Appendix B. Notices
Appendix B. 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.
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Page 171: Appendix C. Service Processor Setup And Test
Appendix C. 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).
Page 172: Testing The Service Processor Setup
5. When your telephone rings, answer the call. You should hear the sound of a telephone being dialed. This is your computer trying to page you. If this test is successful, call-out is working correctly. Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 173: Serial Port Configuration
Serial Port Configuration To configure the serial port on an AIX system, do the following from an AIX console: 1. Log in as root user. 2. To determine if you have any serial ports already configured, type: lsdev -Cc tty If no serial ports are configured, none are listed.
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Page 175: Appendix D. Modem Configurations
Appendix D. Modem Configurations Note: This appendix applies only to modems attached to the serial ports (S1 and S2) on the primary I/O book (location U1.18-P1-H2). These configuration files do not apply to the modem attached to the Hardware Management Console for pSeries (HMC).
Page 176: Configuration File Selection
If Yes, use modem configuration file modem_m0.cfg and go to step 7. Note: The IBM 7852-400 modem has DIP switches on the right side of the unit. See “IBM 7852-400 DIP Switch Settings” on page 162 for the correct switch settings.
Page 177: Examples For Using The Generic Sample Modem Configuration Files
Some modems, such as the IBM 7857-017, are not designed for the paging function. Although they can be used for paging, they return an error message when they do not get the expected response from another modem. Therefore, even though the paging was successful, the error message causes the service processor to retry, continuing to place pager calls for the number of retries specified in the Call-Out Policy Setup Menu.
Page 178: Customizing The Modem Configuration Files
Dial-Up Line Enabled AT Responses Enabled (Extended Responses Disabled) *Down Asynchronous Operation 28.8KB Line Speed CD and DSR Normal Functions 2-Wire Leased Line Enabled * Only switches 11 and 12 are changed from the factory default settings. Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 179: Xon/Xoff Modems
Xon/Xoff Modems Some early modems assume software flow control (Xon/Xoff) between the computer and the modem. Modems with this design send extra characters during and after the transmitted data. The service processor cannot accept these extra characters. If your configuration includes such a modem, your functional results may be unpredictable.
Page 180: Transfer Of A Modem Session
If you are using modem_z.cfg or modem_z0.cfg, you cannot control DTR response. If your remote terminal does not disconnect after logging off, you must command the remote terminal emulator to hang up. This then breaks the connection. Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 181: Recovery Strategy
Recovery Strategy The recovery strategy consists of making two calls to establish a remote session. This solution is the easiest to implement and allows more freedom for configuring your server’s serial ports. To set up a remote terminal session, dial into the service processor and start the system. After the operating system is loaded and initialized, the connection will be dropped.
Page 182: Modem Configuration Sample Files
# Licensed Materials - Property of IBM # US Government Users Restricted Rights - Use, duplication or # disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp. # The modem has configuration switches. They should be set to the # factory default settings, except switches 11 and 12.
Page 183 "19\r" or "13\r" or "12\r" or "1\r" busy "7\r" timeout 60 done disconnect: delay 2 # Separate from previous data. send "+++" # Assure command mode. delay 2 # Allow mode switching delay. send "ATH0T\r" # Set modem switch-hook down # (i.e., hang up).
Page 184 # Numeric response code # Auto Answer OFF expect "0\r" timeout 2 # Confirm commands successful. done error: # Handle unexpected modem # responses. expect "8\r" or "7\r" or "6\r" or "4\r" or "3\r" delay 2 done Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 185: Sample File Modem_M1.Cfg
Sample File modem_m1.cfg # COMPONENT_NAME: (ESPSETUP) ENTRY SERVICE PROCESSOR SETUP modem_m1 # FUNCTIONS: Modem configuration file specifically for IBM 7857-017 modem with # Auto-Reliable feature. This feature must be turned off for Catcher calls. # This example uses the AT&F reset command to choose the factory defaults.
Page 186 # Numeric response code # AT compatible messages # Auto-Answer disabled expect "0\r" timeout 2 # Confirm commands successful. done error: # Handle unexpected modem # responses. expect "8\r" or "7\r" or "4\r" or "3\r" delay 2 done Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 187: Sample File Modem_Z.cfg
# Licensed Materials - Property of IBM # US Government Users Restricted Rights - Use, duplication or # disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp. # If the modem has configuration switches, they should be set to the # factory default settings.
Page 188 "0\r" or "OK\r\n" timeout 2 # Enable responses (Numeric), send "ATQ0V0T\r" # Limit response codes. expect "0\r" timeout 2 # Confirm commands successful. send "ATS0=0\r" # Set AutoAnswer OFF expect "0\r" timeout 2 # Confirm command successful. done # RI Power On enabled. Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 189 error: # Handle unexpected modem # responses. expect "8\r" or "7\r" or "6\r" or "4\r" or "3\r" delay 2 done Appendix D. Modem Configurations...
Page 190: Sample File Modem_Z0.Cfg
# Licensed Materials - Property of IBM # US Government Users Restricted Rights - Use, duplication or # disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp. # If the modem has configuration switches, they should be set to the # factory default settings.
Page 191 timeout 60 done retry: send "A/" # Repeat the previous command. # Expect a connection response. expect "16\r" or "15\r" or "14\r" or "12\r" or "10\r" or "5\r" or "1\r" busy "7\r" timeout 60 done disconnect: delay 2 # Separate from previous data. send "+++"...
Page 192 # RI Power On enabled. error: # Handle unexpected modem # responses. expect "8\r" or "7\r" or "6\r" or "4\r" or "3\r" delay 2 done Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 193: Sample File Modem_F.cfg
# Licensed Materials - Property of IBM # US Government Users Restricted Rights - Use, duplication or # disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp. # If the modem has configuration switches, they should be set to the # factory default settings.
Page 194 # Confirm successful command. expect "0\r" timeout 60 delay 2 # Wait before hanging up. send "ATH0T\r" # Hang up. expect "0\r" timeout 2 # Confirm successful command. done ripo: send "AT&FQ0T\r" # Reset to factory defaults. Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 195 ignore "0\r" or "OK\r\n" timeout 2 # Ignore modem response. send "ATE0T\r" # Initialize modem: Echo OFF, expect "0\r" or "OK\r\n" timeout 2 # Enable responses (Numeric), send "ATQ0V0X0T\r" # Limit response codes. expect "0\r" timeout 2 # Confirm commands successful. send "ATS0=0\r"...
Page 196: Sample File Modem_F0.Cfg
# Licensed Materials - Property of IBM # US Government Users Restricted Rights - Use, duplication or # disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp. # If the modem has configuration switches, they should be set to the # factory default settings.
Page 197 done connect: send "ATDT%N\r" # Tone dialing command. # %N from Call Home setup. # Expect a connection response. expect "16\r" or "15\r" or "14\r" or "12\r" or "10\r" or "5\r" or "1\r" busy "7\r" timeout 60 done retry: send "A/" # Repeat the previous command.
Page 198 # Ignore RTS. expect "0\r" timeout 2 # Confirm command successful. done # RI Power On enabled. error: # Handle unexpected modem # responses. expect "8\r" or "7\r" or "6\r" or "4\r" or "3\r" delay 2 done Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 199: Sample File Modem_F1.Cfg
# Licensed Materials - Property of IBM # US Government Users Restricted Rights - Use, duplication or # disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp. # If the modem has configuration switches, they should be set to the # factory default settings.
Page 200 # time to enter paging number. # %R = paging number # Confirm successful command. expect "0\r" timeout 60 delay 2 # Wait before hanging up. send "ATH0T\r" # Hang up. expect "0\r" timeout 2 # Confirm successful command. done Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 201 ripo: send "AT&F1Q0T\r" # Reset modem. Select profile 1 ignore "0\r" or "OK\r\n" timeout 2 # Ignore modem response. send "ATE0T\r" # Initialize modem: Echo OFF, expect "0\r" or "OK\r\n" timeout 2 # Enable responses (Numeric), send "ATQ0V0X0T\r" # Limit response codes. expect "0\r"...
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Page 203: Appendix E. Removing And Replacing Pci Adapters
Appendix E. Removing and Replacing PCI Adapters This appendix contains removal and replacement procedures for PCI adapters. Note: Linux does not support hot-plugging any hot-pluggable PCI adapters or devices. A system with Linux installed on one or more partitions must be shut down and powered off before replacing any PCI adapter or device assigned to a Linux partition.
Page 204: Removing A Pci Adapter Cassette
The following illustration shows the PCI adapter cassette. 1 PCI Adapter Cassette 2 Handle-Release Lever Latch 3 Locking Bar 4 Handle Release Lever 5 Handle 6 PCI Adapter Tailstock Tab 7 Adapter Cassette Pull Tab Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 205 To remove a PCI adapter cassette, do the following: 1. Determine which PCI adapter cassette you are removing. 2. Disconnect any cables that are connected to the PCI adapter. 3. Press the handle release lever, then push the handle to the down position. See the following illustration.
Page 206 Do not force the PCI adapter cassette out of the PCI adapter slot. The cassette will slide out smoothly when this step is performed correctly. c. Do not remove more than one adapter cassette at a time. Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 207: Replacing A Pci Adapter Cassette
Replacing a PCI Adapter Cassette Attention: Perform this procedure only when you are instructed to from “Removing a Non-Hot-Pluggable PCI Adapter” on page 193 or “Hot-Pluggable PCI Adapter” on page 194. Before you replace the PCI adapter cassette, check the following: v Before installing a PCI adapter cassette in the system, an adapter or blank filler must be installed in each PCI adapter cassette and the top cover for the system must be installed.
Page 208 7. As you slide the cassette into the slot, ensure that the dovetail rail on the top of the PCI adapter cassette aligns with the mating slots on any cassettes that might be installed on the left and right sides. 8. Push the cassette in until it is flush with any other installed cassettes. Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 209: Removing A Non-Hot-Pluggable Pci Adapter
9. Visually check to ensure that the cassette is parallel with the cassettes to the left or right. If the cassette is not parallel with the neighboring cassettes, the cassette dovetail rails might not be correctly engaged. If the cassette is not correctly aligned, you might need to pull it out so you can see the ends of the dovetail rails.
Page 210: Hot-Pluggable Pci Adapter
For additional information about taking an adapter offline or removing it from the system configuration, see the AIX System Management Guide: Operating System and Devices. Documentation for the AIX operating system is available from the IBM Eserver pSeries Information Center at http://publib16.boulder.ibm.com/pseries/en_US/infocenter/base. Select AIX documentation.
Page 211 11. Answer YES to Keep Definition. Press Enter. 12. The ARE YOU SURE screen displays. Press Enter to verify the information. Successful unconfiguration is indicated by the OK message displayed next to the Command field at the top of the screen.
Page 212 Align the bottom edge of the PCI cassette cover with the PCI adapter guide rail on the I/O backplane. Note: If there is a cassette to the left of the one you are installing, align the ridge on the cover with the ″tick″ in the notch of the neighboring cassette. Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 213: Pci Hot-Plug Manager Access
e. Slide the cassette partially into the guide. f. Ensure that the dovetail on the top track aligns with its mating component(s) on both sides. 1 I/O Subsystem 2 PCI Adapter Cassette g. When the cassette is fully inserted, prepare to activate the handle by lowering the locking bar. Lift the handle all the way up until you hear a click.
Page 214 For additional information about taking an adapter offline or removing it from the system configuration, see the AIX System Management Guide: Operating System and Devices. Documentation for the AIX operating system is available from the IBM Eserver pSeries Information Center at http://publib16.boulder.ibm.com/pseries/en_US/infocenter/base. Select AIX documentation.
Page 215 Identify a PCI Hot-Plug Slot Allows the user to identify a PCI slot. The selected PCI slot will go into the Identify state. Unconfigure a Device Allows the user to put an existing PCI adapter into the Defined state if the device is no longer in use. This step must be completed successfully before starting any removal or replacement operation.
Page 216: Pci Adapter Or Blank Filler Removal From A Snap-Assembly-Type Cassette
1. Place the PCI adapter cassette assembly on a flat work surface with the cover facing up, and the top of the adapter facing you. See the following illustration. 1 Cover 3 Top of Cover 2 Handle Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 217 2. Using two fingers, remove the bushing-lock pin from the bushing. The bushing-lock pin can be removed by pulling it out of the bushing with your fingernails. 1 Bushing 2 Bushing-Lock Pin 1 Bushing-Lock Pin Appendix E. Removing and Replacing PCI Adapters...
Page 218 3. Remove the bushing. The bushing can be removed by pulling it out of the PCI adapter cassette assembly with your fingernails. 1 Bushing 4. Turn over the PCI adapter cassette assembly so that the top is facing away from you. 1 Top of Adapter 2 Handle Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 219 5. Remove the bezel, as follows: a. Locate the plastic latch fingers in the top part of the cassette. 1 Top of Cassette 2 Bezel 3 Plastic Latch Fingers b. Using one hand, pinch the plastic latch fingers, and with your other hand, carefully lift the top part of the bezel extension out until the tabs clear the slots in the PCI adapter cassette assembly.
Page 220 This action allows the bezel to be removed. 1 Bezel Extension 2 Plastic Cover Latch in Bezel Hook d. On the opposite side of the cassette (cover side), push the cover latch to release the bezel. 1 Cover Side 2 Cover Latch Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 221 e. While holding the bezel extension out, carefully slide the bezel off. You might have to work from both sides to loosen the bezel assembly from the cassette assembly. When the bezel is free, slide it completely off the cassette assembly, and set it aside. 1 Bezel Extension 2 Bezel 1 Bezel...
Page 222 Raise the handle on the cassette linkage assembly until it locks into the up position (the blank filler or adapter moves downward). 1 Handle Release Lever 2 Locking Bar Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 223 7. Remove the metal EMC shield from the top of the tailstock. 1 Metal EMC Shield 8. Remove the blank filler or adapter that is installed in the cassette linkage assembly. Note: If there is a blank filler in the cassette linkage assembly, as shipped from the manufacturer, there are two adapter arms.
Page 224 5 Slotted Tab Note: Some dual linkage PCI adapter cassettes might contain a middle-spacer arm to be used with long adapter cards only. The middle-spacer arm and its installation can be seen in the following Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 225 illustration. 1 Short PCI Adapter Card 2 Short Adapter Arm 3 Middle-Spacer Arm 4 Long Adapter Arm 5 Long PCI Adapter Card Appendix E. Removing and Replacing PCI Adapters...
Page 226 3 Handle 3. The removal procedure for the PCI adapter cassette assembly is complete. To install a new adapter or blank filler in the cassette, go to “Installing a New Hot-Pluggable PCI Adapter” on page 196. Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 227 Long Adapter Removal To remove a long adapter, do the following: Each adapter arm has a release tab that allows the arm to be moved away from the adapter in the cassette assembly. Use your fingernail to lift the tab, to allow the arm to be moved away from the adapter.
Page 228: Replacing An Adapter In A Pci Adapter Cassette
Note: Your PCI Adapter Cassette Assembly linkage might not have the short or long adapter retaining arms or the middle-spacer arm installed if you removed them during the removal procedure. In the following illustration, both arms are shown. 1 Handle 2 Cassette Linkage Assembly 3 Retaining Arms 4 Middle-Spacer Arm Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 229 5700 IBM Gigabit Ethernet-SX PCI-X Adapter 53P5450 5701 IBM 10/100/1000 Base-TX Ethernet PCI-X Adapter 53P5450 5706 IBM 2-Port 10/100/1000 Base-TX Ethernet PCI-X Adapter 53P5450 5707 IBM 2-Port Gigabit Ethernet-SX PCI-X Adapter 53P5450 6203 PCI Dual Channel Ultra3 SCSI Adapter 44P2661...
Page 230 Place the adapter or a blank filler over the cassette, with the upper-left corner aligned into the top adapter-retaining clip. 1 Top Adapter-Retaining Clip 3 Adapter 2 Cassette Linkage Assembly 4 Bottom of Tailstock 5 Handle Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 231 c. The cassette linkage assembly is marked to show long or short adapters similar to the adapter shown in the following illustration. Check the right end of the adapter to determine if it is long enough to fall into the long area of the cassette linkage assembly. Ensure that the corner on the left end of the adapter is still aligned into the top adapter-retaining clip, and determine the length of the adapter.
Page 232: Short Adapter Or Blank Filler Installation
“Long Adapter Installation” on page 233. 1 Handle Release Lever 2 Lock Short Adapter or Blank Filler Installation To install a short adapter or blank filler, do the following: Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 233 1. Place the adapter or blank filler into the cassette so that the upper-left corner of the adapter engages the adjustable top adapter-retaining clip as shown in the following illustration. 1 Cassette Linkage Assembly 2 Bottom of Tailstock 3 Retaining Clip 4 Handle Appendix E.
Page 234 Note: If the adapter is not a full-height adapter, you must slide the adjustable top adapter-retaining clip downward until the lower edge of the adapter is seated into the slot on the bottom adapter-retaining clip. 1 Adapter 2 Slot 3 Bottom Retaining Clip Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 235 3. Slide the short adapter-retaining arm toward the adapter or blank filler on the cassette linkage rail. If the short-adapter retaining arm has been removed from the cassette linkage rail, install the short-adapter retaining arm and then slide the arm until it contacts the adapter or blank filler as shown in the following illustration.
Page 236 5. Use the lower short adapter arm clip to engage and hold the bottom of the adapter. Note: It might be necessary to apply pressure to engage and hold the bottom of the adapter. 1 Lower Short Adapter Arm Clip Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 237 6. To hold the top of the adapter, slide down the adjustable top adapter-retaining clip on the retaining arm. Ensure that the bottom edge of the adapter is held by the lower part of the adapter retaining arm. 1 Adjustable Top Adapter-Retaining Clip Appendix E.
Page 238 1 Handle Release Lever 2 Lock Ensure that the right end of the cassette linkage rail moves up into the cassette linkage assembly as shown in the following illustration: 1 Right End of Cassette Linkage Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 239 8. Position the adapter and cassette assembly with the handle on the left (in the down position) and the top facing away from you. 1 Top of Cassette 2 Handle Appendix E. Removing and Replacing PCI Adapters...
Page 240 Place the cassette cover on the cassette assembly as shown in the following illustration. Slide the cover toward the handle until the hole in the cover aligns with the hole in the cassette assembly. 1 Handle 2 Holes Aligned Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 241 Install the bezel assembly using the following procedure: a. Carefully slide the bezel onto the cassette assembly. 1 Bezel Align and insert the cover arm latch in the hooked notch in the bezel. 1 PCI Adapter Pull Tab 2 Hooked Notch in the Bezel for the Cover Arm Latch Appendix E.
Page 242 1 Recess 3 Tab 2 Groove 4 Bezel Assembly d. Insert the two tabs on the bezel extension into the two slots on the cassette linkage assembly. 1 Tabs Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 243 11. Check for the following: a. Ensure that the extension arm engages the pins on the cassette. You should be able to see the three pins in the holes in the arm. The bezel tab should be seated as shown in the following illustration.
Page 244 Turn the cassette assembly over so the cover is facing up. Check the cover latch to ensure that it is holding the bezel to the cover as shown. 1 Cover Latch 12. Ensure the holes are aligned, and insert the bushing-lock pin into the bushing as shown. 1 Bushing 2 Bushing-Lock Pin Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 245 The following illustration shows the location of the bushing in the cassette. 1 Location of the Installed Bushing and Bushing-Lock Pin 13. Insert the bushing-lock pin into the hole in the bushing, and push it in until it seats as shown in the following illustration.
Page 246 15. To install the metal EMC shield on the adapter bracket, grasp the EMC shield as shown in the following illustration, and do the following: 1 Metal EMC Shield 2 Installation Location for the Metal EMC Shield Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 247 a. Ensure that the metal EMC shield slides up inside the top of the cassette. 1 Metal EMC Shield b. The metal EMC shield has clips that slide over the top of the tailstock. Ensure that these clips are holding the metal EMC shield to the tailstock. 1 Top of Tailstock Appendix E.
Page 248 If the adapter is not hot-swappable, the blue color is visible. 1 Orange indicates Hot-Swappable 2 Blue indicates Not Hot-Swappable 18. The adapter is ready to be installed into a system or an I/O drawer. Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 249: Long Adapter Installation
Long Adapter Installation To install a long adapter, use the following procedure. 1. If installed, remove both long and short adapter retaining arms. See step 1a on page 208 to remove the arms. 2. Install the middle-spacer arm, see the following illustration. Note: Some long adapters are shipped with a middle-spacer arm.
Page 250 3. Place the adapter into the cassette so that the upper-left corner of the adapter engages the top adjustable adapter-retaining clip as shown in the following illustration: 1 Top Adapter-Retaining Clip 3 Adapter 2 Cassette Linkage Assembly 4 Bottom of Tailstock 5 Handle Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 251 4. Rotate the adapter so that the adapter engages the slot in the bottom retaining clip and the top corner of the adapter is seated into the top adjustable adapter-retaining clip. Note: If the adapter is not a full-height adapter, slide the top adjustable adapter-retaining clip downward until the lower edge of the adapter is seated into the slot on the bottom retaining clip.
Page 252 5. Install the long adapter-retaining arm onto the cassette linkage rail, as shown in the following illustration, and slide the arm toward the adapter. 1 Cassette Linkage Assembly 3 Top Adapter Retaining Clip 2 Adapter Retaining Arm Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 253 6. Ensure that the top adjustable adapter-retaining clip catches the corner of the adapter as shown in the following illustration. 1 Top Adjustable-Retaining Clip 7. Ensure that the bottom edge of the adapter is held by the groove in the lower part of the adapter-retaining arm.
Page 254 10. Depress the handle release lever on the handle. Rotate the adapter handle until it is in the down position (adapter or blank filler moves up into the cassette assembly). 1 Handle 2 Handle Release Lever Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 255 Ensure the right end of the cassette linkage rail moves up into the cassette linkage assembly as shown: 1 Right End of Cassette Linkage 11. Position the adapter and cassette assembly with the handle on the left (in the down position) and the top facing away from you.
Page 256 12. Install the cover on the cassette assembly by placing the cassette cover on the cassette assembly as shown. Slide the cover toward the handle until the hole in the cover aligns with the hole in the cassette assembly. 1 Handle 2 Hole Aligned in the Cover Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 257 Install the bezel assembly using the following procedure: a. Carefully slide the bezel onto the cassette assembly. 1 Bezel Align and insert the cover arm latch in the hooked notch in the bezel. 1 PCI Adapter Pull Tab 2 Hooked Notch in the Bezel Appendix E.
Page 258 1 Recess 3 Tab 2 Grooves 4 Bezel d. Insert the two tabs on the bezel extension into the two slots on the cassette assembly. 1 Tabs Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 259 14. Check for the following: Ensure that the extension arm engages the three pins on the cassette. You can see the pins in the holes in the arm. The bezel tab is seated as shown in the following illustration. 1 Pins b.
Page 260 1 Cover Latch 15. Position the adapter with the cover side facing up. Ensure that the holes are aligned, and insert the bushing as shown. 1 Bushing 2 Bushing-Lock Pin Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 261 1 Bushing 2 Bushing-Lock Pin 16. Insert the bushing-lock pin into the hole in the bushing. Push on the pin until it seats. 1 Location of the Installed Bushing and Bushing-Lock Pin Appendix E. Removing and Replacing PCI Adapters...
Page 262 2 Locking Bar 18. To install the metal EMC shield on the adapter bracket, grasp the metal EMC shield as shown in the following illustration, and do the following: 1 Metal EMC Shield 2 Adapter Bracket Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 263 a. Ensure that the shield slides up inside the top of the cassette. 1 Metal EMC Shield 2 Adapter Bracket Appendix E. Removing and Replacing PCI Adapters...
Page 264 1 Handle 20. Using your system documentation, determine if the adapter you are installing is hot-swappable. If the adapter is hot-swappable, move the slider on the color indicator to allow the orange color to be Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 265 visible. If the adapter is not hot-swappable, the blue color is visible. 1 Orange indicates Hot-Swappable 2 Blue indicates Not Hot-Swappable 21. The adapter is ready to be installed into a system or an I/O drawer. For more information, refer to your system documentation.
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Page 267: Index
Index Numerics configure memory 68 7135 RAIDiant array 134 processor 68 7318 server service aid 135 configure scan dump policy 108 console mirroring 72 enable/disable 28 customer account setup menu 55 about this book xiii customizing files accessing information xiii modem acoustical configuration 162...
Page 268 39 IBF (integrated battery feature) privileged user 26 integrated battery feature (IBF) 8 processor configuration/deconfiguration 36 identify and remove resource task 125 reboot/restart policy setup 33 identify indicators 125 ring indicate 32 Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 269 menu (continued) serial port selection 51 parameters serial port speed setup 52 service processor setup 27 service mode 55 system information 35 partitions system power control 32 considerations telephone setup 52 standalone 96 modem profiles 9 configuration passwords 28 customizing files 162 general, changing 28 file selection 160 privileged, changing 28...
Page 270 SCSI RAID physical disk status and vital product SSA service aid 132 data 131 update system or service processor flash 133 serial port service hints selection menu 51 See service aids snoop setup menu 30 service processor 23 speed setup menu 52 Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
Page 271 service processor 23 (continued) standalone diagnostics (continued) access loading 137 local 23 NIM server 97, 98 remote 24 partition considerations 96 backup settings 155 supplemental restart policy 33 boot mode menu 34 surveillance call-in monitoring 69 test 155 system call-in/call-out setup menu 49 attention LED 18 call-out configuration 8...
Page 272 137 vital product data SCSI RAID 131 web sites firmware updates 60 microcode updates 60 Web sites AIX documentation 95, 194, 198 Eserver pSeries 690 User’s Guide...
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IBM pSeries 690 User Manual

Safety Notices

Data Integrity and Verification

About this Book

Chapter 1. Reference Materials

Chapter 2. Introducing the Eserver Pseries 690

Chapter 3. Using the Eserver Pseries 690

Chapter 4. Using the Service Processor

Chapter 5. Using System Management Services

Chapter 6. Using the Online and Standalone Diagnostics

Chapter 7. Introducing Tasks and Service Aids

Chapter 8. Verifying the Hardware Operation

Chapter 9. Hardware Problem Determination

Appendix A. Environmental Notices

Appendix B. Notices

Appendix C. Service Processor Setup and Test

Appendix D. Modem Configurations

Appendix E. Removing and Replacing PCI Adapters

Index

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