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Close the front rack door of the system unit that you are servicing.

Disconnecting the power cords from the 8231-E2B, 8231-E1C,
8231-E1D, 8231-E2C, 8231-E2D, or 8268-E1D

Use this procedure to disconnect the power cords from the system.

Perform the following steps to disconnect the power cords from the system:

Open the rear rack door on the system unit that you are servicing.

Identify the system unit that you are servicing in the rack.

Disconnect all power cords from the system unit that you are servicing.

Note:

This system might be equipped with two power supplies. Before continuing with any remove

and replace procedures that require the power to be off, ensure that both power sources to the system
have been completely disconnected.

Connecting the power cords to the 8231-E2B, 8231-E1C, 8231-E1D,
8231-E2C, 8231-E2D, or 8268-E1D

Use this procedure to connect the power cords to the system.

Perform the following steps to connect the power cords to the system:

Open the rear rack door on the system unit that you are servicing.

Identify the system unit that you are servicing in the rack.

Connect all power cords to the system unit that you are servicing. Ensure that the cords are threaded
through the handles.

Figure 33. Removing the power cords

Power Systems: System backplane for the 8231-E2B, 8231-E1C, 8231-E1D, 8231-E2C, 8231-E2D, or 8268-E1D

Summary of Contents for Power 730 Express 8231-E2B

Page 1: ...Power Systems System backplane for the 8231 E2B 8231 E1C 8231 E1D 8231 E2C 8231 E2D or 8268 E1D IBM...

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Page 3: ...Power Systems System backplane for the 8231 E2B 8231 E1C 8231 E1D 8231 E2C 8231 E2D or 8268 E1D IBM...

Page 4: ...Notices manual G229 9054 and the IBM Environmental Notices and User Guide Z125 5823 This edition applies to IBM Power Systems servers that contain the POWER7 processor and to all associated models Cop...

Page 5: ...rting a system that is not managed by an HMC or an SDMC 41 Starting a system or logical partition by using the HMC 42 Starting a system or virtual server by using the SDMC 42 Stopping a system or logi...

Page 6: ...eplaced part on a system or logical partition by using Virtual I O Server tools 63 Verifying the installed part by using VIOS 63 Verify the replacement part by using VIOS 63 Verifying a repair 65 Veri...

Page 7: ...ct The documentation contains the safety information in your national language with references to the U S English source Before using a U S English publication to install operate or service this produ...

Page 8: ...d to this product to properly wired outlets v When possible use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal cables v Never turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire water or structural da...

Page 9: ...e customer to ensure that the outlet is correctly wired and grounded to prevent an electrical shock CAUTION v Do not install a unit in a rack where the internal rack ambient temperatures will exceed t...

Page 10: ...of the loaded rack cabinet Refer to the documentation that comes with your rack cabinet for the weight of a loaded rack cabinet v Verify that all door openings are at least 760 x 230 mm 30 x 80 in v E...

Page 11: ...This product might contain one or more of the following devices CD ROM drive DVD ROM drive DVD RAM drive or laser module which are Class 1 laser products Note the following information v Do not remove...

Page 12: ...for NEBS Network Equipment Building System GR 1089 CORE The following comments apply to the IBM servers that have been designated as conforming to NEBS Network Equipment Building System GR 1089 CORE T...

Page 13: ...ntative To complete these procedures you need to print the following topics If the IBM Systems Hardware Information Center is available on a PC or a notebook that is close to the system on which you a...

Page 14: ...2 Power Systems System backplane for the 8231 E2B 8231 E1C 8231 E1D 8231 E2C 8231 E2D or 8268 E1D...

Page 15: ...ssor that is required to perform general and administrator level service tasks such as reading service processor error logs reading vital product data setting up the service processor and controlling...

Page 16: ...anually record the service processor IP addresses for eth0 and eth1 including subnet mask default gateway DNS server addresses and type of IP address 3 In the navigation area select Network Services N...

Page 17: ...on the system at this time For instructions see Stopping a system or logical partition 6 Disconnect the power source from the system by unplugging the system Note This system is optionally equipped w...

Page 18: ...move the PCI adapters For instructions see Removing a PCI adapter from the 8231 E2B 8231 E1C 8231 E1D 8231 E2C 8231 E2D or 8268 E1D with the power off 14 Remove the RAID card P1 C12 8231 E2B only if p...

Page 19: ...ackplane See Figure 2 on page 8 2 Pull out the SAS cable C from the system 3 Press the latch for the SAS connection port A and then dislodge the SAS cable C out of the system backplane Figure 1 Discon...

Page 20: ...les A See Figure 3 20 Remove the disk drive cage Figure 2 Removing the external SAS port Figure 3 Disconnecting the media device cables 8 Power Systems System backplane for the 8231 E2B 8231 E1C 8231...

Page 21: ...es and pull the disk drive cage toward you See Figure 4 21 Remove the voltage regulator guide and air divider See Figure 5 on page 10 or Figure 6 on page 10 Figure 4 Removing the disk drive cage Remov...

Page 22: ...ltage regulator guide and air divider from the 8231 E2B Figure 6 Removing the voltage regulator guide and air divider from the 8231 E1C 8231 E1D 8231 E2C 8231 E2D or 8268 E1D 10 Power Systems System b...

Page 23: ...e A See Figure 7 b Remove the DIMM cage by lifting upward 23 Remove the front fan cable See Figure 8 on page 12 Figure 7 Removing the DIMM cage Removing and replacing the 8231 E2B 8231 E1C 8231 E1D 82...

Page 24: ...guide bracket for the second voltage regulator module a Remove the two screws securing the bracket to the chassis b Lift the bracket from the chassis 29 Remove the middle fan cage For instructions se...

Page 25: ...ure 12 on page 15 Figure 9 Removing the system backplane five screws for 8231 E2B Figure 10 Removing the system backplane four screws for 8231 E1C 8231 E1D 8231 E2C 8231 E2D or 8268 E1D Removing and r...

Page 26: ...he system so that the connectors on the system backplane clear the rear chassis e After the connectors are clear of the chassis lift the rear of the system backplane and remove the system backplane at...

Page 27: ...HMC use the HMC to replace the system backplane For instructions see Replacing a part by using the Hardware Management Console If your system is managed by the IBM Systems Director Management Console...

Page 28: ...of the system for a minimum of 5 seconds 1 Replace the system backplane Note Use care when you replace the system backplane a Carefully grasp the replacement system backplane by both of the heat sink...

Page 29: ...or Figure 16 on page 18 Figure 14 Replacing the system backplane in the 8231 E1C 8231 E1D 8231 E2C 8231 E2D or 8268 E1D Figure 15 Replacing the system backplane five screws for 8231 E2B Removing and...

Page 30: ...ions see Replacing the 8231 E2B 8231 E1C 8231 E1D 8231 E2C 8231 E2D or 8268 E1D power interlock switch with the power off 7 Replace the storage interposer card For instructions see Replacing the 8231...

Page 31: ...t the DIMM cage alignment mark A and the alignment guide B are aligned See Figure 18 on page 20 b Insert and tighten the six screws C that secure the DIMM cage Figure 17 Connecting the fan cable Remov...

Page 32: ...e A into place and tighten the three screws B that secure it in place See Figure 19 on page 21 or Figure 20 on page 21 b Lower the air divider C into place Figure 18 Replacing the DIMM cage 20 Power S...

Page 33: ...regulator guide air divider in the 8231 E2B Figure 20 Replacing the voltage regulator guide air divider in the 8231 E1C 8231 E1D 8231 E2C 8231 E2D or 8268 E1D Removing and replacing the 8231 E2B 8231...

Page 34: ...k 14 Connect the internal cables to backplane a Connect the media device cables Connect the media device cables if present by firmly pressing the cable connectors into the cable receptacles A See Figu...

Page 35: ...the side wall until the SAS port connector is near the opening on the rear of the chassis 3 Align and guide the slot in the bracket of the SAS port connector B over the guide pin in the chassis then...

Page 36: ...ssing the cable connectors into the cable receptacles A See Figure 24 Figure 23 Replacing the SAS cable Figure 24 Connecting the operator panel cable 24 Power Systems System backplane for the 8231 E2B...

Page 37: ...tions see Placing the rack mounted 8231 E2B 8231 E1C 8231 E1D 8231 E2C 8231 E2D or 8268 E1D into the operating position 24 Reconnect all power cords and signal cables 25 Restore service processor sett...

Page 38: ...red to use static IP address assignments try to access the service processor network ports Can you access the service network v Yes Go to the next step v No Go to step 34 on page 27 30 Access the ASMI...

Page 39: ...CP server to recognize and assign an IP address to the service processor b Ensure that the service processor is connected to the existing service network by verifying that the network cable is connect...

Page 40: ...password in the Current password for current user ID field Note Passwords can be any combination of up to 64 alphanumeric characters The default password for the admin User ID is admin After your init...

Page 41: ...If the level is different the firmware may have to be reinstalled For information on installing firmware see Getting firmware fixes 40 Restore service processor settings Reenter any of the following s...

Page 42: ...sing the management consoles do the following steps a Insert the I_BASE_01 Licensed Internal Code optical media into the device that is defined for the system and access it to perform an initial progr...

Page 43: ...t devices by booting into the system management services SMS menus See Selecting boot options for information on setting the boot device list After the operating system is booted the bootlist command...

Page 44: ...32 Power Systems System backplane for the 8231 E2B 8231 E1C 8231 E1D 8231 E2C 8231 E2D or 8268 E1D...

Page 45: ...cords To remove all hazardous voltages disconnect all power cords v Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet Ensure that the outlet supplies proper voltage and phase...

Page 46: ...air flow is compromised Ensure that air flow is not blocked or reduced on any side front or back of a unit used for air flow through the unit v Consideration should be given to the connection of the...

Page 47: ...see Logical Partitioning Identifying a part Use these instructions to learn how to identify the location of a failed part the location of a part to be removed or the location to install a new part on...

Page 48: ...System information light No light indicates that the system is operating normally Light on indicates that the system requires attention v E USB port v F Enclosure fault roll up light A constant light...

Page 49: ...dentify the location of a part you are servicing To activate the indicator light for a failing part complete the following steps 1 Log in as root user 2 At the command line type diag and press Enter 3...

Page 50: ...ion displayed in the date and time fields is the date and time for the first occurrence of the specific system reference code for the resource displayed during the time range selected 11 If location i...

Page 51: ...or complete a service action Locating a failing part in a Linux system or logical partition If the service aids have been installed on a system or logical partition you need to activate the indicator...

Page 52: ...ual I O Server system or logical partition You can use Virtual I O Server VIOS tools before activating the indicator light to locate a part that is failing To locate the failing part follow these step...

Page 53: ...o start a system that is not managed by a Hardware Management Console HMC or an IBM Systems Director Management Console SDMC To start a system that is not managed by a HMC or SDMC follow these steps 1...

Page 54: ...s flashing and remains on indicating that the system power is on Tip If pressing the power button does not start the system do the following steps to start the system by using the Advanced System Mana...

Page 55: ...m shut it down using IBM i options 2 Ensure that all jobs are completed and end all applications 3 Ensure that the operating system is stopped Attention Failure to do so can result in the loss of data...

Page 56: ...aged system does not power off automatically you must use this procedure to power off your managed system Attention If possible shut down the running logical partitions on the managed system before po...

Page 57: ...clients are shut down or that the clients have access to their devices with an alternate method To power off a managed system you must be a member of one of the following roles v Super administrator...

Page 58: ...eplace or install covers to access components or perform service Removing the service access cover from the 8231 E2B 8231 E1C 8231 E1D 8231 E2C 8231 E2D or 8268 E1D Use this procedure to remove the se...

Page 59: ...ted on the rear of the service access cover with the two holes on the rear of the system chassis 4 Tighten the thumbscrews to secure the service access cover Placing the rack mounted 8231 E2B 8231 E1C...

Page 60: ...the rack 3 While holding the system unit release latches down on both the left and right sides pull the system unit out from the rack until the rails are fully extended and locked Placing the rack mou...

Page 61: ...k into the rack until both system unit release latches have locked into position Figure 31 Unlocking the safety rail latches Figure 32 Placing the system in the operating position Common procedures fo...

Page 62: ...re continuing with any remove and replace procedures that require the power to be off ensure that both power sources to the system have been completely disconnected Connecting the power cords to the 8...

Page 63: ...presentative SSR or in a ship group go to step 8 3 In the Tasks area expand Serviceability Hardware MES Tasks Open MES 4 Click Add MES Order Number 5 Enter the number and click OK 6 Click the newly cr...

Page 64: ...those instructions to remove the part Replacing a part by using the HMC You can use the Hardware Management Console HMC to perform many service actions including exchanging a field replaceable unit F...

Page 65: ...the part from the Installed Enclosures list 4 Select the type of the part that you are removing and click Next 5 Select the location of the part that you are removing and click Add 6 After the part is...

Page 66: ...lect All Resources and press Enter 6 Select Commit and wait until the diagnostic programs run to completion responding to any prompts that appear 7 Did the diagnostics run to completion and display th...

Page 67: ...the diagnostics for the individual part to test only the part you replaced and any devices that are attached to the part you replaced and press Enter Did the Resource Repair Action menu appear No Go...

Page 68: ...Yes Go to step 12 11 Start the operating system with the system or logical partition in normal mode Were you able to start the operating system No Contact your service provider This ends the procedur...

Page 69: ...ess Enter 6 Select Work with service action log from the Hardware Service Manager display and press Enter 7 On the Select Timeframe display change the From Date and Time field to a date and time prior...

Page 70: ...f Go to step 5 4 Turn on the system unit power and immediately insert the diagnostics CD ROM into the optical drive 5 After the keyboard POST indicator displays on the system console and before the la...

Page 71: ...Continue with the next step 3 Record the list of open service action events 4 Examine the details of the open service action event Is the error code associated with this service action event the same...

Page 72: ...e new adapter you can activate the LED for a drawer and verify that the MTMS corresponds to the drawer that requires the new adapter v Identify LED for a FRU associated with a specified enclosure If y...

Page 73: ...pdate your SDMC records after you have completed a service action on your server If you have reference codes symptoms or location codes that you used during the service action locate the records for u...

Page 74: ...ic drawer enclosure you need to know the machine type model and serial number MTMS of the drawer To determine whether you have the correct MTMS for the drawer that needs the new adapter you can activa...

Page 75: ...r SRN or other reference code is displayed suspect a loose adapter or cable connection Review the installation procedures to ensure that the new part is installed correctly If you cannot correct the p...

Page 76: ...or log If the repair action was reseating a cable or adapter select the resource associated with that repair action If the resource associated with your action is not displayed on the Resource List se...

Page 77: ...hts For instructions see Changing service indicators Verifying a repair Use these procedures to verify hardware operation after making repairs to the system Choose from the following options v To veri...

Page 78: ...fying a repair by using an IBM i system or logical partition on page 69 Verifying the repair in AIX You can use this procedure to verify that a repair is complete using the AIX operating system Use th...

Page 79: ...ng steps 1 Log into the operating system either with root authority if needed ask the customer to enter the password or use the CE login 2 Enter diag a command and check for missing resources Follow a...

Page 80: ...indicator is on this action will set it back to the normal state Perform the following steps 1 Select the resource that has been replaced from the Resource Repair Action menu If the repair action was...

Page 81: ...n the PCI SCSI Disk Array Manager display select Recovery options 2 If a previous configuration exists on the replacement adapter this must be cleared Select Clear PCI SCSI Adapter Configuration and p...

Page 82: ...e This ends the procedure 9 Are there any other failing items that remain to be replaced Yes Replace the next failing item listed for this reference code This ends the procedure No Contact your next l...

Page 83: ...er the verification procedures are complete Return the system to the customer and have the customer verify the system date and time This ends the procedure Verifying the repair in Linux You can use th...

Page 84: ...ter 1 If logged into the System Manager select Exit from the Console located in the System Manager window 2 Log in to the System Manager with the following v User identification service v Password ser...

Page 85: ...laced for future reference Is the server managed by a management console v Yes Continue with the next step v No Do one of the following steps If the server is managed by Integrated Virtualization Mana...

Page 86: ...this service action event for use in a later step 12 Is the error code associated with this service action event of the form A11 xxx or A01 xxx v Yes Continue with the next step v No Go to step 17 13...

Page 87: ...empty v Yes Go to step 32 on page 76 v No Continue with the next step 25 Does the list of all partitions you recorded in step 11 on page 74 contain more than one entry v Yes Continue with the next st...

Page 88: ...v No Go to step 5 on page 73 and process the next service action event in the list of serviceable events recorded in step 4 on page 73 33 While processing all service action events were you directed t...

Page 89: ...complete the repair Closing a service call by using AIX or Linux If the server is not connected to a management console and not using Integrated Virtualization Manager IVM perform these procedures to...

Page 90: ...or from a Network Installation Management NIM server Note For instructions about running stand alone diagnostics from a CD and not by using an HMC go to Running the stand alone diagnostics from CD on...

Page 91: ...uctions are displayed no resources were detected as missing Continue with step 9 9 Complete the following steps 1 Enter diag at the command prompt and press Enter 2 Select the Diagnostics Routines opt...

Page 92: ...display v Yes Continue with the next step v No If the No Trouble Found menu is displayed go to step 14 on page 81 13 Run a test on a resource that has an entry in the AIX error log in the system veri...

Page 93: ...to step 16 16 The system hardware is functioning correctly Return the server to the state that the customer normally uses such as IPL type IPL mode and the way the system is configured or partitioned...

Page 94: ...Yes Go to step 11 v No Continue with the next step 8 Examine the FRU list of the service action event Are any FRUs listed for the service action event v Yes Continue with the next step v No Go to step...

Page 95: ...ious service action events in this MAP 16 Remove all entries in the list of all partitions you recorded in step 11 on page 82 If you are referred to the list of partitions obtained in step 11 on page...

Page 96: ...ng a cable or adapter select the resource associated with that repair action v If the resource associated with your repair action is not displayed on the Resource List select sysplanar0 5 Click Commit...

Page 97: ...resource associated with your repair action is not displayed on the Resource List select sysplanar0 5 Click Commit after you make your selection 35 Exit from diagnostics in this partition and return...

Page 98: ...tivate the system attention LED so that it can be activated again if another problem occurs To deactivate a system attention LED by using the HMC complete the following steps 1 In the navigation area...

Page 99: ...e and click either Activate LED or Deactivate LED The associated LED is either turned on or off 5 To activate or deactivate an identify LED for a FRU select an enclosure from the table and then select...

Page 100: ...of the location code The next level is the base level location code for that field replaceable unit FRU For example a user types the location code for the FRU located on the second I O slot of the th...

Page 101: ...or changes in the product s and or the program s described in this publication at any time without notice Any references in this information to websites not owned by the manufacturer are provided for...

Page 102: ...on and fixes applicable to the system and related software Homologation statement This product may not be certified in your country for connection by any means whatsoever to interfaces of public telec...

Page 103: ...areil num rique de la classe A est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada European Community Compliance Statement This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EU Council Directive 20...

Page 104: ...tions products greater than 20 A per phase Electromagnetic Interference EMI Statement People s Republic of China Declaration This is a Class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause...

Page 105: ...Erweiterungskomponenten von Fremdherstellern ohne Empfehlung von IBM gesteckt eingebaut werden EN 55022 Klasse A Ger te m ssen mit folgendem Warnhinweis versehen werden Warnung Dieses ist eine Einrich...

Page 106: ...ference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interfere...

Page 107: ...of EU Council Directive 2004 108 EC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility IBM cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the pro...

Page 108: ...rieben 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 Einhaltung der Schutzanforderungen wenn...

Page 109: ...cial Use You may reproduce distribute and display these publications solely within your enterprise provided that all proprietary notices are preserved You may not make derivative works of these public...

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