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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 POWER8 processor and to all associated models Copyright IBM Corporation 2014 2017 US Government Users Restricted Rights Use duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp ...

Page 5: ...47 21L system into the rack 27 Installing quick connects to the supply and return hoses 29 Routing the hoses from the system to the manifold 30 Turning on the water source and bleeding air from the system 30 Cabling the server and setting up a console 30 Determining which console to use 30 Cabling the server with an ASCII terminal 31 Cabling the server to the HMC 32 Cabling the server and accessin...

Page 6: ...for IBM Power Systems servers 46 Privacy policy considerations 47 Trademarks 48 Electronic emission notices 48 Class A Notices 48 Class B Notices 52 Terms and conditions 55 iv Power Systems Installing the IBM Power System S812L 8247 21L ...

Page 7: ...itional copies of safety information documentation can be obtained by calling the IBM Hotline at 1 800 300 8751 German safety information Das Produkt ist nicht für den Einsatz an Bildschirmarbeitsplätzen im Sinne 2 der Bildschirmarbeitsverordnung geeignet Laser safety information IBM servers can use I O cards or features that are fiber optic based and that utilize lasers or LEDs Laser compliance I...

Page 8: ...nect 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 located in the PDP and remove the power from the Customer s DC power source 4 Remove the signal cables from the connectors 5 Remove all cables from the devices To Connect 1 Turn off everything unless instructe...

Page 9: ...emperatures will exceed the manufacturer s recommended ambient temperature for all your rack mounted devices v Do not install a unit in a rack where the 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 equipment to the supply circuit so that overload...

Page 10: ...e potential hazards v 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 v Verify that all door openings are at least 760 x 230 mm 30 x 80 in v Ensure that all devices shelves drawers doors and cables are secure v Ensure that the four leveling pads are raised to...

Page 11: ...DANGER Rack mounted devices are not to be used as shelves or work spaces L002 L003 1 2 or 1 2 or 1 2 3 4 or Safety notices ix ...

Page 12: ... 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 L008 x Power Systems Installing the IBM Power System S812L 8247 21L ...

Page 13: ...ptacle Although shining light into one end and looking into the other end of a disconnected optical fiber to verify the continuity of optic fibers many not injure the eye this procedure is potentially dangerous Therefore verifying the continuity of optical fibers by shining light into one end and looking at the other end is not recommended To verify continuity of a fiber optic cable use an optical...

Page 14: ...rhanging load v Do not use on uneven surface incline or decline major ramps v Do not stack loads v Do not operate while under the influence of drugs or alcohol v Do not support ladder against LIFT TOOL v Tipping hazard Do not push or lean against load with raised platform v Do not use as a personnel lifting platform or step No riders v Do not stand on any part of lift Not a step v Do not climb on ...

Page 15: ...ding interfaces only Type 2 or Type 4 ports as described in GR 1089 CORE and require isolation from the exposed OSP cabling The addition of primary protectors is not sufficient protection to connect these interfaces metallically to OSP wiring Note All Ethernet cables must be shielded and grounded at both ends The ac powered system does not require the use of an external surge protection device SPD...

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Page 17: ...prerequisites that are required for installing the server You might need to read the following documents before you install the server v The latest version of this document is maintained online See Installing the IBM Power System S812L 8247 21L http publib boulder ibm com infocenter systems scope hw topic p8egi p8egi_roadmap htm v To plan your server installation see Planning for the system http w...

Page 18: ... Determining and marking the location in the rack You might need to determine where to install the system unit into the rack A rack mounting template is not included with this system These systems are 2 Electronic Industries Alliance EIA units high To determine the mounting location complete the following steps 1 Read the Rack safety notices http www ibm com support knowledgecenter POWER8 p8hbf ra...

Page 19: ...wer hole of each EIA unit 6 Repeat step 5 for the corresponding holes located on the left side of the rack 7 Go to the rear of the rack 8 On the right side find the EIA unit that corresponds to the bottom EIA unit marked on the front of the rack 9 Place a self adhesive dot at the bottom EIA unit 10 Mark the corresponding holes on the left side of the rack Figure 1 Removing the filler panels Instal...

Page 20: ...mplete the following steps 1 Each slide rail is marked with either an R right or an L left when you look from the front Select the left slide rail bring it to the rear of the rack and locate the selected EIA unit that was previously marked 2 Push up on the locking tab 1 on the front and pull out the front latch 2 at the front of the rail Then remove the screw from the rear of the rail 3 For detail...

Page 21: ... and insert three pins on the front of the rail into the holes within the selected EIA unit that were previously marked Lower the slide rail down 1 to engage the hook feature on the middle pin For details see Figure 5 Figure 3 Aligning and engaging the pins into the holes in the rear of the rack Figure 4 Reinstalling the screw Figure 5 Pins that are seated on the front rail of the rack Installing ...

Page 22: ...trap is used for static control It does not increase or decrease your risk of receiving electric shock when using or working on electrical equipment v If you do not have an ESD wrist strap just prior to removing the product from ESD packaging and installing or replacing hardware touch an unpainted metal surface of the system for a minimum of 5 seconds To install the system into the rack complete t...

Page 23: ...rocedure to install the cable management arm To install the cable management arm complete the following steps 1 Ensure that you have the following parts Item Description A Support arm B Cable management stop bracket C Mounting bracket D Cable management arm E Extension bracket 1 2 3 4 5 P8EG1502 0 Figure 7 Extending slide rails and aligning server nail heads with the slots on the rail 2 P8EG1501 0...

Page 24: ...d DOWN Ensure that the side labeled UP is facing upward and to the right 3 Locate the hole at the bottom inside corner of the L shaped cable management stop bracket B Position the unattached end of the support arm so that the locking tab on the underside of its tip aligns with the bracket hole Insert the tab into the hole 1 and turn the bracket 2 to secure it to the support arm For details see Fig...

Page 25: ... into place For details see Figure 12 5 Slide the extension bracket E into the right slide rail until the spring loaded pin snaps into place For details see Figure 13 on page 10 Figure 11 Securing the cable management stop bracket to the support arm Figure 12 Extending the pin and installing the bracket into the slide rail Installing the IBM Power System S812L 8247 21L 9 ...

Page 26: ...he slot on the mounting bracket C Push the tab until the spring loaded latch snaps into place Slide the other cable management arm tab into the extension bracket E on the outside of the right slide rail 2 Push the tab until the spring loaded latch snaps into place For details see Figure 15 on page 11 and Figure 16 on page 11 Figure 13 Installing the extension bracket into the slide rail Figure 14 ...

Page 27: ...ou install in your primary partition and whether you install a Virtual I O Server VIOS in one of your logical partitions P7EF3502 2 1 D A C Figure 15 Sliding the cable management arm tab into the mounting bracket slot P7EF3503 1 2 E D Figure 16 Sliding the other cable management arm tab into the extension bracket Installing the IBM Power System S812L 8247 21L 11 ...

Page 28: ...nal Hardware Management Console HMC AIX Linux or VIOS Yes Ethernet or cross over cable Cabling the server to the HMC on page 13 Integrated Virtualization Manager for VIOS AIX or Linux Yes Serial cable Cabling the server and accessing the IVM on page 15 Keyboard video and mouse KVM Linux or VIOS Yes Monitor and USB cables equipped with KVM Cabling the server with keyboard video and mouse on page 16...

Page 29: ...default settings for the diagnostic programs Be sure that your terminal is set according to these attributes before proceeding to the next step Table 3 Default settings for the diagnostic programs General setup attributes 3151 11 31 41 settings 3151 51 61 settings 3161 64 settings Description Line speed 19 200 19 200 19 200 Uses the 19 200 bits per second line speed to communicate with the system ...

Page 30: ...o learn how to connect an HMC to a private network so that it can manage more than one managed system see HMC network connections http www ibm com support knowledgecenter POWER8 p8hai netconhmc htm Notes v You can also have multiple systems that are attached to a switch that is then connected to the HMC For instructions see HMC network connections http www ibm com support knowledgecenter POWER8 p8...

Page 31: ... Save settings and power on d Open a terminal session on the PC using an application such as HyperTerminal and wait for the SMS menu to appear Be sure that the line speed is set to 19 200 bits per second to communicate with the system unit e Using the Web based ASMI change the partition boot mode back so that the server loads the operating environment during startup 1 Expand Power Restart Control ...

Page 32: ... it into the power source 3 If your system uses two PDUs for redundancy complete the following steps v If your system has two power supplies attach one power supply to each of the two PDUs v If your system has four power supplies plug E1 and E2 to PDU A and E3 and E4 to PDU B Note Confirm that the system is in standby mode The green power status indicator on the front control panel is flashing and...

Page 33: ...system complete the following steps a Open the front door of the managed system b Press the power button on the control panel The power on light begins to flash faster a The system cooling fans are activated after approximately 30 seconds and begin to accelerate to operating speed b Progress indicators appear on the control panel display while the system is being started c The power on light on th...

Page 34: ...wdriver v Rack with two units of space Note If you do not have a rack that is installed install the rack For instructions see Racks and rack features http www ibm com support knowledgecenter POWER8 p8hbf p8hbf_8xx_kickoff htm 2 Ensure that you have one of the following consoles v Hardware Management Console HMC Ensure that your HMC is at version 8 release 8 4 0 or later v Graphic monitor with keyb...

Page 35: ...55 mm 1 75 in in height The rack contains three mounting holes for each EIA unit of height This system unit therefore is 89 mm 3 5 in high and covers six mounting holes in the rack 3 If the hoses on the rack are routed so that they go down the rack toward the floor you choose one of the following options v Ensure that the bottom EIA unit is left open If you choose this option the bottom of the sys...

Page 36: ...of each EIA unit 8 Repeat step 7 for the corresponding holes located on the left side of the rack 9 Go to the rear of the rack 10 On the right side find the EIA unit that corresponds to the bottom EIA unit marked on the front of the rack 11 Place a self adhesive dot at the bottom EIA unit 12 Mark the corresponding holes on the left side of the rack Figure 18 Removing the filler panels 20 Power Sys...

Page 37: ...ck complete the following steps 1 Each slide rail is marked with either an R right or an L left when you look from the front Select the left slide rail bring it to the rear of the rack and locate the selected EIA unit that was previously marked 2 Push up on the locking tab 1 on the front and pull out the front latch 2 at the front of the rail Then remove the screw from the rear of the rail 3 For d...

Page 38: ...ert three pins on the front of the rail into the holes within the selected EIA unit that were previously marked Lower the slide rail down 1 to engage the hook feature on the middle pin For details see Figure 22 Figure 20 Aligning and engaging the pins into the holes in the rear of the rack Figure 21 Reinstalling the screw Figure 22 Pins that are seated on the front rail of the rack 22 Power System...

Page 39: ... the right rail into the rack Installing the cable management arm The cable management arm is used to efficiently route cables so that you have proper access to the rear of the system Use the procedure to install the cable management arm To install the cable management arm complete the following steps 1 Ensure that you have the following parts Item Description A Support arm B Cable management stop...

Page 40: ... DOWN Ensure that the side labeled UP is facing upward and to the right 3 Locate the hole at the bottom inside corner of the L shaped cable management stop bracket B Position the unattached end of the support arm so that the locking tab on the underside of its tip aligns with the bracket hole Insert the tab into the hole 1 and turn the bracket 2 to secure it to the support arm For details see Figu...

Page 41: ... place For details see Figure 12 on page 9 5 Slide the extension bracket E into the right slide rail until the spring loaded pin snaps into place For details see Figure 13 on page 10 Figure 26 Securing the cable management stop bracket to the support arm Figure 27 Extending the pin and installing the bracket into the slide rail Installing the IBM Power System S812L 8247 21L 25 ...

Page 42: ...nto the slot on the mounting bracket C Push the tab until the spring loaded latch snaps into place Slide the other cable management arm tab into the extension bracket E on the outside of the right slide rail 2 Push the tab until the spring loaded latch snaps into place For details see Figure 15 on page 11 and Figure 16 on page 11 Figure 28 Installing the extension bracket into the slide rail Figur...

Page 43: ...e rack CAUTION This system requires three people to install the system into the rack P7EF3502 2 1 D A C Figure 30 Sliding the cable management arm tab into the mounting bracket slot P7EF3503 1 2 E D Figure 31 Sliding the other cable management arm tab into the extension bracket Installing the IBM Power System S812L 8247 21L 27 ...

Page 44: ...ck complete the following steps 1 Remove the shipping cover on the rear and the front of the system if present 2 Extend the slide rails forward 1 until they click twice into place Carefully lift the server and tilt it into position over the slide rails so that the rear nail heads 2 on the server line up with the rear slots 3 on the slide rails Slide the server down until the rear nail heads slip i...

Page 45: ...cts to the supply and return hoses do the following Press the hose end of the quick connect onto the manifold end until it clicks into place Note Any hose can be plugged into plugged any quick connect on the manifold side 2 P8EG1501 0 1 Figure 33 Install the server into the rack Figure 34 Installing the quick connects to the supply and return hoses Installing the IBM Power System S812L 8247 21L 29...

Page 46: ...l a Virtual I O Server VIOS in one of your logical partitions Determining which console to use There are different console types available to manage this server Learn more about the consoles that are available IBM PowerKVM is an open virtualization solution that is offered for the Power scale out family of Linux servers built on POWER8 technology PowerKVM delivers server virtualization based on op...

Page 47: ...tp www ibm com support knowledgecenter POWER8 p8ecs p8ecs_locations htm To cable an ASCII terminal to the server complete the following steps 1 Using a serial cable that is equipped with a null modem connect the ASCII terminal to the serial port on the rear of the server 2 Complete the following steps a Plug the power cord into the power supply b Plug the system power cords and the power cords for...

Page 48: ... Management Console HMC controls managed systems including the management of logical partitions the creation of a virtual environment and the use of capacity on demand Using service applications the HMC can also communicate with managed systems to detect consolidate and forward information to IBM service for analysis If you have not installed and configured your HMC do so now For instructions see ...

Page 49: ...If you are connecting a second HMC to your managed server connect it to the Ethernet port that is labeled HMC2 on the managed server 4 Continue with Cabling the server and connecting expansion units on page 16 Cabling the server and accessing the IVM When you install the Virtual I O Server VIOS in an environment where no Hardware Management Console HMC is present the VIOS automatically creates a m...

Page 50: ...ect Install Boot Device and press Enter c Select CD DVD and press Enter d Select the media type that corresponds to the optical device and press Enter e Select the device number that corresponds to the optical device and press Enter f Select Normal Boot and confirm that you want to exit SMS 5 Install the Virtual I O Server a Select the console and press Enter b Select a language for the BOS menus ...

Page 51: ... about the tasks you must complete to set up your managed system One of the tasks you can perform to complete your server setup is to virtualize your server IBM PowerKVM is an open virtualization solution that is offered for the Power scale out family of Linux servers built on POWER8 technology PowerKVM delivers server virtualization based on open source Kernel based Virtual Machine KVM Linux tech...

Page 52: ...ix htm v Install the Linux operating system For instructions see Installing Linux http www ibm com support knowledgecenter POWER8 p8hdx p8hdx_installlinux htm v Install the VIOS operating system For instructions see Installing VIOS http www ibm com support knowledgecenter POWER8 p8hch p8hch_installvios htm 5 If required update the system firmware v For instructions to get firmware fixes through th...

Page 53: ...tain order information from your marketing representative or the IBM Business Partner If you have incorrect missing or damaged parts consult any of the following resources v Your IBM reseller v IBM Rochester manufacturing automated information line at 1 800 300 8751 United States only v The Directory of worldwide contacts website http www ibm com planetwide Select your location to view the service...

Page 54: ...talled 5887 disk drive enclosure http www ibm com support knowledgecenter POWER8 p8ee3 p8ee3_5887_removebracket htm 2 Cable the server a Ensure that the two power cords are fully seated in the power supplies A and attach the cables to the handles on the power supply with cable ties or hook and loop fasteners B P8EG1510 1 Figure 36 Removing the shipping brackets from the rear of the chassis 38 Powe...

Page 55: ...re available Go to the instructions for the applicable console interface or terminal in the following table Table 6 Available console types Console type Operating system Logical partitions Cable required Cabling setup instructions ASCII terminal AIX Linux or VIOS Yes for VIOS no for AIX and Linux Serial cable equipped with a null modem Cabling the server with an ASCII terminal on page 40 Hardware ...

Page 56: ...8 p8ecs p8ecs_locations htm To cable an ASCII terminal to the server complete the following steps 1 Using a serial cable that is equipped with a null modem connect the ASCII terminal to the serial port on the rear of the server 2 Ensure that your ASCII terminal is set to the following general attributes These attributes are the default settings for the diagnostic programs Be sure that your termina...

Page 57: ...and record the information that appears in the HMC Code Level section including the HMC version release Service Pack build level and base versions To cable the server to the HMC complete the following steps 1 If you want to directly attach your HMC to the managed system connect Ethernet Connector 1 on the HMC to the HMC1 port on the managed system 2 To learn how to connect an HMC to a private netw...

Page 58: ...on boot mode 1 In the navigation area expand Power Restart Control 2 Click Power On Off System 3 Select Boot to SMS menu in the AIX or Linux partition mode by boot field 4 If you are installing the Integrated Virtualization Manager on an IBM System i model select AIX or Linux in the Default partition environment field 5 Click Save settings and power on d Open a terminal session on the PC using an ...

Page 59: ... console cable through the cable management arm 2 Connect expansion units that were shipped with the system For more information see the expansion unit installation book that was shipped with the system Complete the tasks associated with connecting a preinstalled expansion unit or disk drive enclosure then return to this document to complete your server setup 3 Continue with Completing the server ...

Page 60: ... indicators appear on the control panel display while the system is being started c The power on light on the control panel stops flashing and remains on indicating that the system is powered on For instructions see Starting a system that is not managed by an HMC http www ibm com support knowledgecenter POWER8 p8haj startsysnohmc htm 3 Install an operating system and update the operating system v ...

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Page 62: ...ta in sensitive or critical operations Users should periodically check IBM s support websites for updated information 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 telecommunications networks Further certification may be required by law prior to making a...

Page 63: ...y www ibm com able Privacy policy considerations IBM Software products including software as a service solutions Software Offerings may use cookies or other technologies to collect product usage information to help improve the end user experience to tailor interactions with the end user or for other purposes In many cases no personally identifiable information is collected by the Software Offering...

Page 64: ...to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits IBM is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recom...

Page 65: ...ference may occur in which case the user may be required to take corrective actions Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association Statement This statement explains the Japan JIS C 61000 3 2 product wattage compliance This statement explains the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association JEITA statement for products less than or equal to 20 A per phase...

Page 66: ...eed to perform practical action Electromagnetic Interference EMI Statement Taiwan The following is a summary of the EMI Taiwan statement above Warning This is a Class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user will be required to take adequate measures IBM Taiwan Contact Information 50 Power Systems Installing the IBM Power System S812L 824...

Page 67: ...g kann im Wohnbereich Funk Störungen verursachen in diesem Fall kann vom Betreiber verlangt werden angemessene Maßnahmen zu ergreifen und dafür aufzukommen Deutschland Einhaltung des Gesetzes über die elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit von Geräten Dieses Produkt entspricht dem Gesetz über die elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit von Geräten EMVG Dies ist die Umsetzung der EU Richtlinie 2014 30 EU in...

Page 68: ...nto an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected v Consult an IBM authorized dealer or service representative for help 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 authorized dealers IBM is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by ...

Page 69: ...ation Statement This statement explains the Japan JIS C 61000 3 2 product wattage compliance This statement explains the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association JEITA statement for products less than or equal to 20 A per phase This statement explains the JEITA statement for products greater than 20 A single phase This statement explains the JEITA statement for products ...

Page 70: ...ohne Zustimmung von IBM verändert bzw wenn Erweiterungskomponenten von Fremdherstellern ohne Empfehlung von IBM gesteckt eingebaut werden Deutschland Einhaltung des Gesetzes über die elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit von Geräten Dieses Produkt entspricht dem Gesetz über die elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit von Geräten EMVG Dies ist die Umsetzung der EU Richtlinie 2014 30 EU in der Bundesrepubli...

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