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Contents

Safety notices........................................................................................................v

Installing PCIe adapters in the system...................................................................1

Preparing the 9080-M9S system to install a PCIe adapter........................................................................ 1

Installing a PCIe adapter in the system...................................................................................................... 8

Preparing the 9080-M9S system for operation after installing a PCIe adapter ..................................... 17

Related procedures for installing PCIe adapters......................................................................................22

Avoiding electric shock........................................................................................................................ 22

Handling static-sensitive devices........................................................................................................ 23

Updating the worldwide port name..................................................................................................... 23

Removing and replacing the tailstock on a PCIe adapter .................................................................. 24

PCIe hot-plug manager access for AIX............................................................................................... 29

Installing the AIX device driver software............................................................................................ 31

Installing or replacing a PCIe adapter with the system power turned on in a Virtual I/O Server......33

Verifying that the hot-plug PCI tools are installed for Linux...............................................................36

Checking the amount of remaining life in NVMe devices....................................................................37

Notices................................................................................................................41

Accessibility features for IBM Power Systems servers............................................................................ 42

Privacy policy considerations ................................................................................................................... 43

Trademarks................................................................................................................................................ 43

Electronic emission notices.......................................................................................................................43

Class A Notices.....................................................................................................................................43

Class B Notices.....................................................................................................................................47

Terms and conditions................................................................................................................................ 49

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Page 1: ...Power Systems PCIe adapters for the 9080 M9S IBM...

Page 2: ...G229 9054 and the IBM Environmental Notices and User Guide Z125 5823 This edition applies to IBM Power Systems servers that contain the POWER9 processor and to all associated models Copyright Interna...

Page 3: ...ort name 23 Removing and replacing the tailstock on a PCIe adapter 24 PCIe hot plug manager access for AIX 29 Installing the AIX device driver software 31 Installing or replacing a PCIe adapter with t...

Page 4: ...iv...

Page 5: ...00 300 8751 German safety information Das Produkt ist nicht f r den Einsatz an Bildschirmarbeitspl tzen im Sinne 2 der Bildschirmarbeitsverordnung geeignet Laser safety information IBM servers can use...

Page 6: ...o Disconnect 1 Turn off everything unless instructed otherwise 2 For AC power remove the power cords from the outlets 3 For racks with a DC power distribution panel PDP turn off the circuit breakers l...

Page 7: ...devices that attach to the system It is the responsibility of the customer to ensure that the outlet is correctly wired and grounded to prevent an electrical shock R001 part 1 of 2 R001 part 2 of 2 CA...

Page 8: ...s Verify that the route that you choose can support the weight of the loaded rack cabinet Refer to the documentation that comes with your rack cabinet for the weight of a loaded rack cabinet Verify th...

Page 9: ...position for example when working from a ladder Stability hazard The rack may tip over causing serious personal injury Before extending the rack to the installation position read the installation ins...

Page 10: ...might be equipped with multiple AC power cords or multiple DC power cables To remove all hazardous voltages disconnect all power cords and power cables L003 L007 CAUTION A hot surface nearby L007 x Po...

Page 11: ...ing into the other end of a disconnected optical fiber to verify the continuity of optic fibers may not injure the eye this procedure is potentially dangerous Therefore verifying the continuity of opt...

Page 12: ...ff smooth platforms without appreciable force so take care not to push or lean Keep riser tilt adjustable angling platform option flat at all times except for final minor angle adjustment when needed...

Page 13: ...itable for connection to intrabuilding or unexposed wiring or cabling only The intrabuilding ports of this equipment must not be metallically connected to the interfaces that connect to the OSP outsid...

Page 14: ...xiv Power Systems PCIe adapters for the 9080 M9S...

Page 15: ...ou have the correct PCIe3 cable adapter and expansion drawer cable that works with the PCIe3 6 slot fanout module that you have in your EMX0 PCIe3 expansion drawer If you have a CCIN 50CB PCIe3 6 slot...

Page 16: ...that are available in the system depends on the number of system processors in the system For the PCIe adapter placement information for the available slots in this system see PCIe adapter placement...

Page 17: ...controls the slot continue with step 12 on page 6 7 To prepare the system to install a PCIe adapter when the system is powered off complete the following steps a Activate the identify function For in...

Page 18: ...isconnect both UPIC cables from the system control unit as shown in the following figure a Remove the white plastic lock A from the plug housing as shown in the following figure Figure 3 Removing the...

Page 19: ...d a PCI Hot Plug Adapter and then press Enter e Select the appropriate PCIe slot from the list that is displayed on the screen and then press Enter f Physically verify that the slot you identified is...

Page 20: ...operating system complete the following steps a Log in to the system console as the root user b Run the following command to list the available slots lsslot c pci a The following screen is an example...

Page 21: ...ent bracket A to its raised position b Turn the quarter turn fasteners B to engage and lock the bracket into position Figure 5 Placing the cable management bracket in the raised service position 14 At...

Page 22: ...PCIe adapter in the system complete the steps in this procedure Procedure 1 Ensure that you have the electrostatic discharge ESD wrist strap on and that the ESD clip is plugged into a ground jack or...

Page 23: ...the 9080 M9S system 5 Remove the side cover from the cassette a Press the release button on the side cover and slide the cover in the direction that is shown b Lift the side cover off the cassette In...

Page 24: ...cassette for the 9080 M9S system 6 Remove the top cover from the cassette a Press the release button on the top cover and slide the cover in the direction that is shown b Lift the top cover off the ca...

Page 25: ...ilstock filler from the cassette a Pull the tailstock filler away from the cassette in the direction that is shown b Save the tailstock filler for a future use You must have a tailstock filler in an e...

Page 26: ...adapter retainers continue with the next step If you have PCIe adapter retainers complete the following steps 1 Ensure that the retainer latches A are in the open position by pushing up on the latch i...

Page 27: ...M9S system so you can slide them off and discard them Note The PCIe adapter retainers are not needed b Press the adapter firmly into its connector as shown in the following figure ensuring that it is...

Page 28: ...e adapter is secured in the adapter retainer channel 9 Replace the top cover on the cassette a Lower the top cover on the top of the cassette b Slide the top cover in the direction that is shown in th...

Page 29: ...the 9080 M9S system 10 Replace the side cover on the cassette a Place the side cover on the side of the cassette b Slide the side cover in the direction that is shown in the following figure until it...

Page 30: ...ttention Ensure proper alignment when you insert a PCI adapter cassette into the system a Align the cassette on the cassette rail in the cassette slot b Slide the cassette forward until the cassette i...

Page 31: ...ystem http www ibm com support knowledgecenter POWER9 p9egp p9egp_connect_kickoff htm If you have an HMC managed 9040 MR9 or 9080 M9S system you can connect and activate the expansion drawer cable whe...

Page 32: ...es are present Note Older firmware levels do not support validating the UPIC cables while the system is at FSP standby You can skip this step if it is not available c Expand System Service Aids Cable...

Page 33: ...rrect locations Expand System Service Aids Cable Plugging Validation to display a table with the results Ensure that the plugging status is OK for each cable in the displayed table If the status is OK...

Page 34: ...connector do not pull on the wire The cables should be firmly attached to the system b Start the system For instructions see Starting a system www ibm com support knowledgecenter POWER9 p9haj crustar...

Page 35: ...urn to the SST main menu e On the System Service Tools SST display select Work with disk units Work with disk configuration Work with NVM Devices Create NVM Namespaces f Select the NVMe device that yo...

Page 36: ...ce For racks with a DC power distribution panel PDP disconnect the customer s DC power source to the PDP When connecting power to the product ensure all power cables are properly connected For racks w...

Page 37: ...from static electricity discharge Attach a wrist strap to an unpainted metal surface of your hardware to prevent electrostatic discharge from damaging your hardware When you are using a wrist strap fo...

Page 38: ...ure codes a miscellaneous equipment specification MES also ships with the correct sized tailstock For repairs however replacement parts usually ship with high profile tailstock If the failed adapter w...

Page 39: ...d hardware and remove the tailstock 5 If you are removing the tailstock from an Ethernet or Fibre Channel adapter that has small form factor pluggable SFP transceivers you must first remove the SFP tr...

Page 40: ...rom a new adapter 7 Ensure that you have the electrostatic discharge ESD wrist strap on and that the ESD clip is plugged into a ground jack or connected to an unpainted metal surface If not do so now...

Page 41: ...d in Replacing the tailstock in a new adapter 12 Ensure that you have the electrostatic discharge ESD wrist strap on and that the ESD clip is plugged into a ground jack or connected to an unpainted me...

Page 42: ...ter is an Ethernet or Fibre Channel adapter you must attach the SFP transceivers after you replace the tailstock To attach the SFP transceivers complete the following steps a Place the card flat on a...

Page 43: ...ing refer to the following placement information PCI adapter placement Accessing hot plug management functions Find information about how to use the PCI hot plug manager to service PCIe adapters with...

Page 44: ...emove a PCI hot plug adapter Allows the user to remove an existing adapter or replace an existing adapter with an identical one For this option to work the adapter must be in the Defined state see the...

Page 45: ...g information Amber LEDs indicate a fault or identify condition If your system or one of the components on your system has an amber LED turned on or flashing identify the problem and take the appropri...

Page 46: ...layed The entry fields are automatically updated Press Enter twice to confirm The Command Status window is displayed The message RUNNING is highlighted to indicate that the installation and configurat...

Page 47: ...ve the software required to support the new adapter and determine whether there are any existing PTF prerequisites to install For information about software prerequisites see the IBM Prerequisite webs...

Page 48: ...the Command field at the top of the screen 6 Press F4 or Esc 4 twice to return to the Hot Plug Manager 7 Select replace remove PCIe Hot Plug adapter 8 Select the slot that has the device to be removed...

Page 49: ...ions are not available the client logical partitions can fail or they might be unable to perform I O operations for a particular application If you use the HMC to manage the system you might have redu...

Page 50: ...that the hot plug PCI tools are installed rpm aq grep powerpc utils If the command does not list any powerpc utils packages the PCI Hot Plug tools are not installed 2 Enter the following command to e...

Page 51: ...become slower over time and at some point the NVMe device becomes a read only device When the operating system writes data to a read only device the write operations are rejected and the operating sy...

Page 52: ...nd must be replaced The NVMe device will soon reach the limit for the number of write operations that are supported Write operations to the NVMe device become slower over time and at some point the NV...

Page 53: ...3 The NVMe device is nearing its end of life and must be replaced The NVMe device will soon reach the limit for the number of write operations that are supported Write operations to the NVMe device b...

Page 54: ...s data to a read only device the write operations are rejected and the operating system considers the device as if a failure occurred To support normal write operations schedule maintenance to replace...

Page 55: ...ct s and or the program s described in this publication at any time without notice Any references in this information to non IBM websites are provided for convenience only and do not in any manner ser...

Page 56: ...to use information technology content successfully Overview The IBM Power Systems servers include the following major accessibility features Keyboard only operation Operations that use a screen reade...

Page 57: ...ologies to collect personally identifiable information If the configurations deployed for this Software Offering provide you as the customer the ability to collect personally identifiable information...

Page 58: ...en sind die Ger te wie in den Handb chern beschrieben zu installieren und zu betreiben Des Weiteren d rfen auch nur von der IBM empfohlene Kabel angeschlossen werden IBM bernimmt keine Verantwortung f...

Page 59: ...tronics and Information Technology Industries Association JEITA Notice This statement applies to products less than or equal to 20 A per phase This statement applies to products greater than 20 A sing...

Page 60: ...t the interference at his own expense Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits Proper cables and connectors are available from IBM authori...

Page 61: ...te wie in den Handb chern beschrieben zu installieren und zu betreiben Des Weiteren d rfen auch nur von der IBM empfohlene Kabel angeschlossen werden IBM bernimmt keine Verantwortung f r die Einhaltu...

Page 62: ...to products greater than 20 A per phase three phase Japan Voluntary Control Council for Interference VCCI Notice Taiwan Notice United States Federal Communications Commission FCC Notice This equipment...

Page 63: ...ork 10504 Contact for FCC compliance information only fccinfo us ibm com Terms and conditions Permissions for the use of these publications are granted subject to the following terms and conditions Ap...

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