Figure 88. Replacing the system backplane
c) Simultaneously rotate the two levers on each side of the system backplane in to secure the
system backplane to the system.
d) Tighten the two screws on the sides of the system backplane.
e) Using your labels, replace the signal cables into the rear of the system.
f) Using your labels, replace the two power cords at the rear of the system.
For instructions, see “Connecting the power cords to a 7063-CR2 system” on page 101.
Preparing the 7063-CR2 system for operation after removing and replacing
the system backplane
To prepare the IBM Power Systems HMC (7063-CR2) system for operation after removing and replacing
the system backplane, complete the steps in this procedure.
Procedure
1. The serial number needs to be set before the operating system starts to avoid issues.
Follow the steps listed here: Scale-out LC system VPD update tool (www14.software.ibm.com/
webapp/set2/sas/f/lopdiags/scaleOutLCdebugtool.html#OpenPOWER).
2. Ensure that the BMC network settings are correct. For instructions, see Configuring the BMC IP
3. The date and time needs to be set before the operating system starts to avoid issues.
Follow these petitboot steps:
a) From the petitboot menu, select Exit to shell.
b) Run the following two commands to check the date and time:
date
ipmitool sel time get
c) To set the correct date and time in UTC use the following format:
date -s YYYY.MM.DD-HH:MM
d) Run the following ipmitool command to set the system entry log (SEL) date and time to the new
values:
ipmitool sel time set now
e) Verify that the ipmitool and date commands now show the correct values by running the following
commands again:
date
ipmitool sel time get
f) To leave the petitboot shell, type exit.
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