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

Installing the IBM Power System S812 (8284-21A). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Determining your server type

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Installing a rack-based server .

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Prerequisite for installing the rack-mounted server.

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Completing inventory for your server .

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Determining and marking the location in the rack .

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Attaching the mounting hardware to the rack .

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Installing the IBM Power System S812 (8284-21A) system into the rack .

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Installing the cable-management arm .

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Cabling the server and setting up a console.

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Determining which console to use .

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Cabling the server with an ASCII terminal .

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Cabling the server to the HMC .

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Cabling the server and accessing Operations Console .

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Cabling the server and connecting expansion units .

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Completing the server setup .

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Completing the server setup without using an HMC

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Setting up a preinstalled server .

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Prerequisite for installing the preinstalled server .

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Completing inventory for your preinstalled server .

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Removing the shipping bracket and connecting power cords and power distribution unit (PDU) for your
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Cabling the server and setting up a console

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Determining which console to use .

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Cabling the server with an ASCII terminal .

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Cabling the server to the HMC .

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Cabling the server and accessing Operations Console .

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Routing cables through the cable-management arm and connecting expansion units .

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Completing the server setup .

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Completing the server setup without using an HMC

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Notices

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Accessibility features for IBM Power Systems servers

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Privacy policy considerations

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Electronic emission notices .

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Class A Notices .

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Class B Notices .

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Terms and conditions .

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© Copyright IBM Corp. 2017

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Summary of Contents for Power System 8284-21A

Page 1: ...Power Systems Installing the IBM Power System S812 8284 21A GI11 9925 00 IBM ...

Page 2: ......

Page 3: ...Power Systems Installing the IBM Power System S812 8284 21A GI11 9925 00 IBM ...

Page 4: ...ty 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 2017 US Government Users Restricted Rights Use duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp ...

Page 5: ...9 Completing the server setup without using an HMC 20 Setting up a preinstalled server 21 Prerequisite for installing the preinstalled server 21 Completing inventory for your preinstalled server 21 Removing the shipping bracket and connecting power cords and power distribution unit PDU for your preinstalled server 22 Cabling the server and setting up a console 23 Determining which console to use 2...

Page 6: ...iv Power Systems Installing the IBM Power System S812 8284 21A ...

Page 7: ...additional 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 complianc...

Page 8: ...nnect 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 instruct...

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: ...te 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 t...

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 S812 8284 21A ...

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: ...erhanging 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...

Page 16: ...xiv Power Systems Installing the IBM Power System S812 8284 21A ...

Page 17: ...ou install the server v The latest version of this document is maintained online see http www ibm com support knowledgecenter POWER8 p8eix p8eix_roadmap htm v To plan your server installation see Planning for the system http www ibm com support knowledgecenter POWER8 p8had p8had_8xx_kickoff htm v If you are using a Hardware Management Console HMC see Obtaining and applying machine code updates for...

Page 18: ...n 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 racksafety htm 2 Determine where to place...

Page 19: ...ower 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 Insta...

Page 20: ...omplete 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 detai...

Page 21: ...d 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: ...wrist strap 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 com...

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: ...nd 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 Fi...

Page 25: ...s 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 S812 8284 21A 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 S812 8284 21A 11 ...

Page 28: ...SCII terminal for the ASMI interface is available only when the system is in the standby state It is not available during the initial program load IPL or run time Note If you are using a serial connection to the ASMI terminal you must use a conversion cable This cable part number 46K5108 is used to convert the ASCII terminal 9 pin Dshell connector to an RJ45 serial port connector on the system For...

Page 29: ...ter admin for the user ID and password 7 Change the default password when you are prompted 8 Press Enter until the server information appears You have completed the setup for an ASCII terminal and have started the ASMI 9 Continue with Completing the server setup without using an HMC on page 20 Cabling the server to the HMC The Hardware Management Console HMC controls managed systems including the ...

Page 30: ...OWER8 p8hai lanmediaspeed htm 3 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 18 Cabling the server and accessing Operations Console You can use Operations Console to manage a server that is running the IBM i operating system whether you h...

Page 31: ...mine the server adapter port that you must use refer to the following table Table 4 Server Operations Console LAN ports Server Operations Console system slot Notes 8284 21A C6 C7 C9 C10 C11 and C12 v Use local macro or console service function 65 21 Bn for card selection v The slot number can be larger than 10 When the slot number is above 9 an alpha character is used For example B1 B2 B8 B9 then ...

Page 32: ...y registered in the DNS for any other IP address 2 If you are using IBM i V6R1 or later press the Tab key The Service TCP IP Address field is enabled 3 Specify the service TCP IP address Enter the LAN console adapter IP address 4 Click Next e Specify the LAN console interface information 1 In the Service TCP IP Address field type the IP address that you recorded 2 In the Service Subnet Mask field ...

Page 33: ...the console type will be changed to LAN 2 Use the 21 11 sequences if it returns A6C3500C This indicates that settings have been saved successfully If not repeat function 11 until it returns A6C3500C e Clear the adapter configuration from the profile by completing the following steps 1 Use the 65 21 11 sequences until it returns A6C3500B This indicates that the adapter configuration will be cleared...

Page 34: ...he Service Tools Sign On window b Sign on to the Service Tools application To sign on to the Service Tools application enter 11111111 for the user ID and password c Load the initial program and configure the system d If your session does not connect wait for the power on process to stop on an attention or IPL failure system reference code SRC such as A6005008 or B2xxxx If the power on stops at A60...

Page 35: ...the tasks menu select Properties 4 Click the Power On Parameters tab 5 In the Partition start policy field select User Initiated and click OK 6 Select Operations Power On 7 Select Normal and click OK To power on a managed system choose one of the following navigation options depending on the interface type of the HMC If you are using a HMC Classic or HMC Enhanced interface complete the following s...

Page 36: ... 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 the cont...

Page 37: ...nstall the server 1 Ensure that you have the following items before you start your installation v Phillips screwdriver v Flat head screwdriver 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 keyboard and mouse v Teletype tty monitor with keyboard Completing inventory for your p...

Page 38: ...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 remove the shipping bracket and connect power cords do the following 1 Remove the four screws that secure the shipping brackets to the chassis Store the shipping brackets if you want to move your s...

Page 39: ... different console types available to manage this server Learn more about the consoles that are 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 No Serial cable equipped with a null modem Cabling the se...

Page 40: ...cation codes http 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 Ensure that your ASCII terminal is set to the following general attributes These attributes are the default set...

Page 41: ...ater To view the HMC version and release complete the following steps 1 In the navigation area click Updates 2 In the work area view 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 sys...

Page 42: ...ame and register the host name and the IP address in your site s Domain Name System DNS Note This IP address is used by the Operations Console and different from the IP address that is used to connect a normal Telnet session The IP address must not be in use by another server Ping the IP address to verify that no other device is using the IP address To set up the Operations Console complete the fo...

Page 43: ...ent disable it c Scan all tasks that are running on the PC for any other software firewalls and disable the firewall 6 To configure the Operations Console on your system complete the following steps a Start Operations Console To start the Operations Console select Start All Programs IBM iSeries Access Operations Console b Start the Configuration Wizard If the Operations Console is started for the ...

Page 44: ...installed with IBM i For setting the console type to LAN complete the following steps a Set the control panel to manual mode If the system is in Normal mode function 01 shows 01 B N select function 02 on the control panel and press Enter b Enable control panel functions by completing the following steps 1 Select function 25 on the control panel and press Enter The return code must be 00 2 Select f...

Page 45: ...etermine which Bn function must be selected For example if you are using the I O adapter in slot C2 you can select console setting B2 to configure the location of the adapter 2 The Bn might advance from search order rather then numerically For example if the search order is C4 C3 C1 the Bn numbers might display 4 before another lower number This is determined by the model and not all models are af...

Page 46: ...cess your operating system To exit MDC mode complete the following steps 1 In the navigation area expand the Systems Management folder and clickServers 2 In the contents area select the managed system 3 From the tasks menu select Properties 4 Click the Power On Parameters tab 5 In the Partition start policy field select User Initiated and click OK 6 Select Operations Power On 7 Select Normal and c...

Page 47: ...d Click Time of Day The content pane displays a form that shows the current date month day and year and time hours minutes and seconds e Change the date value the time value or both and click Save settings 2 To start a 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 ...

Page 48: ... s firmware and device microcode with an Internet connection http www ibm com support knowledgecenter POWER8 p8ha5 fix_virtual_firm_ivm htm 5 You have now completed the steps to install your server 32 Power Systems Installing the IBM Power System S812 8284 21A ...

Page 49: ...therefore this statement may not apply to you This information could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors Changes are periodically made to the information herein these changes will be incorporated in new editions of the publication IBM may make improvements and or changes in the product s and or the program s described in this publication at any time without notice Any references...

Page 50: ...ata 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 ...

Page 51: ...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 52: ... 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 reco...

Page 53: ...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 54: ...need 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 38 Power Systems Installing the IBM Power System S812 828...

Page 55: ...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 56: ...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 57: ...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 58: ... 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 Bundesrepubl...

Page 59: ...roprietary notices are preserved You may not make derivative works of these publications or reproduce distribute or display these publications or any portion thereof outside your enterprise without the express consent of IBM Rights Except as expressly granted in this permission no other permissions licenses or rights are granted either express or implied to the publications or any information data...

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