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Page 1: ...Power Systems System backplane for the 8247 42L 8286 41A or 8286 42A IBM...

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Page 3: ...Power Systems System backplane for the 8247 42L 8286 41A or 8286 42A 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 POWER8 processor and to all associated models Co...

Page 5: ...or light for a part by using AIX diagnostics 118 Identifying a part in an IBM i system or logical partition 118 Finding the location code and activating the indicator light for a part by using the IBM...

Page 6: ...42A system 144 Closing the air baffle on an 8247 42L 8286 41A or 8286 42A system 145 Removing the air baffle from an 8247 42L 8286 41A or 8286 42A system 146 Replacing the air baffle on an 8247 42L 8...

Page 7: ...using the operating system or VIOS tools 191 Deactivating the indicator light for a part by using AIX diagnostics 191 Deactivating the indicator light by using the IBM i operating system 191 Deactiva...

Page 8: ...vi System backplane...

Page 9: ...ional 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 f r den Einsatz an Bildschirmarbeitspl tze...

Page 10: ...ed devices To 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 circui...

Page 11: ...mperatures 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...

Page 12: ...lan to take to eliminate 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 th...

Page 13: ...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 xi...

Page 14: ...ds The product 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 n...

Page 15: ...acle 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 d...

Page 16: ...o not stand under overhanging 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 la...

Page 17: ...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 t...

Page 18: ...xvi System backplane...

Page 19: ...replacing the base function system backplane on page 51 To complete these procedures you need to print the following topics If the IBM Power Systems Hardware Knowledge Center is available on a PC or a...

Page 20: ...ogical partition For instructions see Stopping a system or logical partition on page 125 4 For a rack mounted system place the system into the service position For instructions see Placing the rack mo...

Page 21: ...ber for the 8247 42L 8286 41A or 8286 42A system backplane is 78C9 001 10 Check and record the server settings Before you replace this field replaceable unit FRU check and record all server settings s...

Page 22: ...es 2 Manually record the currently installed languages h Record Vital Product Data information 1 In the navigation area select System Configuration Program Vital Product Data System Brand 2 Manually r...

Page 23: ...1 2 or 1 2 or 1 2 3 4 or 1 2 3 4 or System backplane 5...

Page 24: ...the disk drives from their slots Pull the drives out far enough to prevent them from interfering with the removal of the disk drive backplane For instructions see Removing a disk drive or solid state...

Page 25: ...n in Figure 2 5 Label the front SAS cables paying attention to the connectors each cable attaches to on the disk drive backplane and the SAS RAID internal adapter Disconnect the front SAS cables from...

Page 26: ...anel cables A and the power Y cable B from the disk drive backplane and system backplane Refer to Figure 4 A P8EG5601 0 Figure 3 Disconnecting the front SAS cables Figure 4 Removing the power signal a...

Page 27: ...sasraidout htm 11 Remove the time of day battery For instructions see Removing the time of day battery http www ibm com support knowledgecenter POWER8 p8eg4 p8eg4_82x_84x_removetodbattery htm 12 Remov...

Page 28: ...lane and route it over the side of the system and out of the way to provide clearance for removing the system backplane See Figure 7 P8EGE600 0 Figure 6 Removing the USB cable cover P8EDD610 0 Figure...

Page 29: ...ower turned off http www ibm com support knowledgecenter POWER8 p8egl p8egl_82x_84x_removespc htm 18 Remove the rear USB cable For instructions see Removing the rear USB cable http www ibm com support...

Page 30: ...ling out the two plastic push pins A then tilt the shield up to remove it See Figure 10 A P8EDD536 0 Figure 9 Disconnecting the GPU adapter power cable A P8EDD534 0 Figure 10 Removing the GPU adapter...

Page 31: ...Remove the PCI adapter dividers Note The PCI adapter divider between PCI adapter slots P1 C1 and P1 C2 is unique and has three light pipes This divider must be replaced into the same location a Hold t...

Page 32: ...one of the system backplane screws remove the plastic air flow assembly to access the screw otherwise skip this step a Grasp and lift the air duct as shown in Figure 13 P8EDD512 0 A B Figure 12 Removi...

Page 33: ...ide out of the opening and lift out of the system as shown in Figure 14 c Remove the front baffle bracket by pushing the bracket through the hole A in the sheetmetal with a screwdriver then slide the...

Page 34: ...acement system backplane during the replace procedure If your system is not an 8286 41A skip this step a Remove the three screws that secure the top cover attach bracket by using a T 10 Torx driver Th...

Page 35: ...b Grasp and lift the rear air baffle as shown in Figure 17 Figure 16 Removing the top cover attach bracket Figure 17 Removing the rear air baffle System backplane 17...

Page 36: ...e rear air baffle guide as shown in Figure 18 d Install the top cover attach bracket Then install and tighten the three screws that secure the top cover attach bracket by using a T 10 Torx driver as s...

Page 37: ...move 10 black screws A that mount the system backplane to the chassis as shown in Figure 20 on page 20 b Using a Phillips screwdriver unscrew and remove two silver screws B as shown in Figure 20 on pa...

Page 38: ...the captive thumbscrew C until fully loose See Figure 21 on page 21 e Slide the system backplane in the direction that is shown in Figure 21 on page 21 then lift it up to remove it Place the system b...

Page 39: ...2L 8286 41A or 8286 42A on page 6 To replace the system backplane complete the following steps 1 Ensure that you have the electrostatic discharge ESD wrist strap on and that the ESD clip is connected...

Page 40: ...install and tighten 10 black screws A as shown in Figure 23 on page 23 e Using a Phillips screwdriver install and tighten two silver screws B as shown in Figure 23 on page 23 Figure 22 Installing the...

Page 41: ...n 8286 41A replace the rear air baffle and rear air baffle guide on the replacement system backplane If your system is not an 8286 41A skip this step a Remove the three screws that secure the top cove...

Page 42: ...rear air baffle guide by inserting it into the system until the latch clicks as shown in Figure 25 Figure 24 Removing the top cover attach bracket Figure 25 Replacing the rear air baffle guide 24 Sys...

Page 43: ...the rear air baffle guide as shown in Figure 26 d Install the top cover attach bracket Then install and tighten the three screws that secure the top cover attach bracket by using a T 10 Torx driver as...

Page 44: ...air flow assembly replace the assembly otherwise skip this step a Position the front baffle bracket into the sheetmetal opening then slide the bracket to the side as shown in Figure 28 on page 27 Figu...

Page 45: ...refully pressing the top side and bottom edges into the sheetmetal opening until the detents snap into place as shown in Figure 29 Figure 28 Replacing the front baffle bracket Figure 29 Replacing the...

Page 46: ...he system processor socket cover from the replacement system backplane a Grasp the socket cover tabs with the supplied cover removal tool part number 00FX605 Squeeze the removal tool handles Then lift...

Page 47: ...r pump part number 45D2645 to clean the socket If your air pump is not assembled as shown in Figure 32 on page 30 fasten the tip onto the bulb Blow small bursts of air from the center toward the sides...

Page 48: ...nk B by the grooves on opposing sides and remove it by lifting straight up c Inspect the heat sink for any dust or debris on it If you must remove dust or debris from the heat sink it must be done in...

Page 49: ...the supplied air pump part number 45D2645 to clean the system processor module area Blow small bursts of air from the center toward the sides of the system processor module as shown in Figure 34 on pa...

Page 50: ...the tool over the beveled corner of the system processor module as shown in Figure 35 on page 33 b Lower the tool over the system processor module by ensuring the two guide pins C are inserted into t...

Page 51: ...ake sure that both of the tool jaws are locked on the system processor module Do not press the blue release tabs until directed to do so later Note The tool drops slightly when you push the tool down...

Page 52: ...e firmly grabbing the system processor module as shown in Figure 37 on page 35 Note If both jaws are not firmly grabbing the system processor module press down on the corner of the system processor mo...

Page 53: ...B on each side of the tool Use care to lower the tool evenly without tilting the tool See Figure 38 on page 36 Note Do not attempt to slide the tool and the system processor module in any direction w...

Page 54: ...pins are properly aligned squeeze and hold the two blue release tabs A together until a firm stop is reached as shown in Figure 39 on page 37 Then lift the tool off the system processor module Figure...

Page 55: ...aged the TIM that is adhered to the heat sink can be reused Replacing the TIM is optional and is only performed if the TIM is damaged Do not reuse the removed heat sink if the TIM is damaged Either di...

Page 56: ...ng container c Remove the protective film from the clear carrier strip by using the supplied tweezers Note The TIM must remain flat Small wrinkles are acceptable but folds are not acceptable d Using t...

Page 57: ...the alignment holes on each side of the tool as shown in Figure 42 on page 40 b Ensure that the heat sink load arm is engaged Note If the load arm is not engaged you must manually engage the load arm...

Page 58: ...until a firm stop is reached If a torque tool is available tighten the screw to 2 5 nm No Unscrew the actuation screw Hold the load arm onto the heat sink while you are tightening the screw until a f...

Page 59: ...ider with its slot in the system b Slide the divider toward the retention notches B as shown in Figure 44 on page 42 c Ensure that the tabs on the divider align with the notches B on the system chassi...

Page 60: ...were removed from Otherwise skip this step a Install the GPU adapter into its PCIe adapter slot location Press down on the locking latch B and close the adapter latch A by rotating it in the directio...

Page 61: ...d so the tabs fit into the slots in the sheet metal then rotate down the shield and push the plastic locking pins A See Figure 46 P8EDD539 1 A B Figure 45 Installing the GPU adapter A P8EDD535 0 Figur...

Page 62: ...ng a PCI adapter with the power turned off http www ibm com support knowledgecenter POWER8 p8hak p8hak_82x_84x_replace_poweroff htm 24 Reconnect the power distribution signal cable A to the rear of th...

Page 63: ..._82x_84x_replacespc htm 26 Replace the rear USB cable For instructions see Replacing the rear USB cable http www ibm com support knowledgecenter POWER8 p8egf p8egf_82x_84x_rearusbcablein htm 27 Reconn...

Page 64: ...assis Grasp the top handle of the cover and pull the cover toward the front of the system Pull the cover forward until the slots are seated on the pins and the top handle of the cover latches See Figu...

Page 65: ...nter POWER8 p8eg4 p8eg4_82x_84x_replacetodbattery htm 32 Align the disk drive backplane with its corresponding connectors inside the system 33 Using the ledge at the top of the disk drive backplane an...

Page 66: ...CIe3 x8 SAS RAID internal adapter 6 Gb http www ibm com support knowledgecenter POWER8 p8egm p8egm_82x_84x_sasraidin htm 36 Reconnect the signal and control panel cables A and the power Y cable B to t...

Page 67: ...s shown in Figure 53 Push the connector in until the connector latch clicks Arrange the cables against the side of the chassis Figure 52 Reconnecting the power signal and control panel cables P8EG5606...

Page 68: ...rs see 8247 42L 8286 41A or 8286 42A system parts http www ibm com support knowledgecenter POWER8 p8ecs p8ecs_82x_84x_parts htm 38 Replace the SAS cable cover Place the cover slots onto the pins on th...

Page 69: ...lip is connected to an unpainted metal surface If not do so now Do not remove the ESD wrist strap until you are told to do so later in this procedure 2 Replace the service access cover For instruction...

Page 70: ...or is connected to the existing service network by verifying that the management console cable is connected to the management console port on the system backplane b If not already connected connect al...

Page 71: ...eature code number by using ASMI before removing the system backplane obtain the serial number and feature code number from the label on the system unit The label is on the chassis behind the front be...

Page 72: ...ntrol panel See Figure 57 21 Go to step 12 on page 52 22 Change the admin user ID password Change the password of the admin user ID when prompted by completing the following steps a In the navigation...

Page 73: ...d time hours minutes and seconds d Change the date the time or both and click Save settings 25 Verify the server firmware level Verify that the server firmware level is the same as the level recorded...

Page 74: ...ck the box for the appropriate system c From the Tasks menu select Configuration Manage Partition Data Restore d From the list of backup files select the profile information that you want to restore e...

Page 75: ...menus See Selecting boot options http www ibm com support knowledgecenter POWER8 p8hb6 usingsmsmenus_bootoptions htm for information about setting the boot device list 31 Start the system or logical...

Page 76: ...ER8 p8ede p8ede_82x_84x_kickoff htm v Time of day battery http www ibm com support knowledgecenter POWER8 p8eg4 p8eg4_82x_84x_rnr_kickoff htm v Vital Product Data card http www ibm com support knowled...

Page 77: ...jack or to an unpainted metal surface of your hardware to prevent the electrostatic discharge from damaging your hardware v When you use an ESD wrist strap follow all electrical safety procedures An...

Page 78: ...er for the 8247 42L 8286 41A or 8286 42A system backplane is 78C9 001 10 Check and record the server settings Before you replace this field replaceable unit FRU check and record all server settings si...

Page 79: ...es 2 Manually record the currently installed languages h Record Vital Product Data information 1 In the navigation area select System Configuration Program Vital Product Data System Brand 2 Manually r...

Page 80: ...1 2 or 1 2 or 1 2 3 4 or 1 2 3 4 or 62 System backplane...

Page 81: ...ith the removal of the disk drive backplane For instructions see Removing a disk drive or solid state drive http www ibm com support knowledgecenter POWER8 p8hal p8hal_82x_84x_remove_poweroff htm 19 U...

Page 82: ...of the system then slide the cover toward the rear to remove it as shown in Figure 59 5 Label the front SAS cables paying attention to the connectors each cable attaches to on the disk drive backplan...

Page 83: ...ackplane and system backplane Refer to Figure 61 7 Carefully unscrew the disk drive backplane s captive thumbscrews A until fully loose as shown in Figure 62 on page 66 A P8EG5611 0 Figure 60 Disconne...

Page 84: ...POWER8 p8egd p8egd_82x_84x_rearsascableout htm 12 Remove the time of day battery For instructions see Removing the time of day battery http www ibm com support knowledgecenter POWER8 p8eg4 p8eg4_82x_...

Page 85: ...kplane and route it over the side of the system and out of the way to provide clearance for removing the backplane See Figure 64 P8EGE600 0 Figure 63 Removing the USB cable cover P8EDD610 0 Figure 64...

Page 86: ...usbcableout htm 20 Label and remove the PCI adapters For instructions see Removing a PCI adapter with the power turned off http www ibm com support knowledgecenter POWER8 p8hak p8hak_82x_84x_remove_po...

Page 87: ...one of the system backplane screws remove the plastic air flow assembly to access the screw otherwise skip this step a Grasp and lift the air duct as shown in Figure 67 P8EDD514 0 A B Figure 66 Removi...

Page 88: ...ide out of the opening and lift out of the system as shown in Figure 68 c Remove the front baffle bracket by pushing the bracket through the hole A in the sheetmetal with a screwdriver then slide the...

Page 89: ...acement system backplane during the replace procedure If your system is not an 8286 41A skip this step a Remove the three screws that secure the top cover attach bracket by using a T 10 Torx driver Th...

Page 90: ...b Grasp and lift the rear air baffle as shown in Figure 71 Figure 70 Removing the top cover attach bracket Figure 71 Removing the rear air baffle 72 System backplane...

Page 91: ...e rear air baffle guide as shown in Figure 72 d Install the top cover attach bracket Then install and tighten the three screws that secure the top cover attach bracket by using a T 10 Torx driver as s...

Page 92: ...move 10 black screws A that mount the system backplane to the chassis as shown in Figure 74 on page 75 b Using a Phillips screwdriver unscrew and remove two silver screws B as shown in Figure 74 on pa...

Page 93: ...he captive thumbscrew C until fully loose See Figure 75 on page 76 e Slide the system backplane in the direction that is shown in Figure 75 on page 76 then lift it up to remove it Place the system bac...

Page 94: ...n system backplane from the 8247 42L 8286 41A or 8286 42A on page 63 Complete the following steps to replace the expanded function system backplane 1 Ensure that you have the electrostatic discharge E...

Page 95: ...crews A that mount the backplane to the base of the chassis See Figure 77 on page 78 e Using a Phillips screwdriver install and tighten two silver screws B as is shown in Figure 76 and Figure 77 on pa...

Page 96: ...s an 8286 41A replace the rear air baffle and rear air baffle guide on the replacement backplane If your system is not an 8286 41A skip this step a Remove the three screws that secure the top cover at...

Page 97: ...rear air baffle guide by inserting it into the system until the latch clicks as shown in Figure 79 Figure 78 Removing the top cover attach bracket Figure 79 Replacing the rear air baffle guide System...

Page 98: ...the rear air baffle guide as shown in Figure 80 d Install the top cover attach bracket Then install and tighten the three screws that secure the top cover attach bracket by using a T 10 Torx driver as...

Page 99: ...air flow assembly replace the assembly otherwise skip this step a Position the front baffle bracket into the sheetmetal opening then slide the bracket to the side as shown in Figure 82 on page 82 Figu...

Page 100: ...refully pressing the top side and bottom edges into the sheetmetal opening until the detents snap into place as shown in Figure 83 Figure 82 Replacing the front baffle bracket Figure 83 Replacing the...

Page 101: ...he system processor socket cover from the replacement system backplane a Grasp the socket cover tabs with the supplied cover removal tool part number 00FX605 Squeeze the removal tool handles Then lift...

Page 102: ...r pump part number 45D2645 to clean the socket If your air pump is not assembled as shown in Figure 86 on page 85 fasten the tip onto the bulb Blow small bursts of air from the center toward the sides...

Page 103: ...nk B by the grooves on opposing sides and remove it by lifting straight up c Inspect the heat sink for any dust or debris on it If you must remove dust or debris from the heat sink it must be done in...

Page 104: ...the supplied air pump part number 45D2645 to clean the system processor module area Blow small bursts of air from the center toward the sides of the system processor module as shown in Figure 88 on pa...

Page 105: ...the tool over the beveled corner of the system processor module as shown in Figure 89 on page 88 b Lower the tool over the system processor module by ensuring the two guide pins C are inserted into t...

Page 106: ...ake sure that both of the tool jaws are locked on the system processor module Do not press the blue release tabs until directed to do so later Note The tool drops slightly when you push the tool down...

Page 107: ...e firmly grabbing the system processor module as shown in Figure 91 on page 90 Note If both jaws are not firmly grabbing the system processor module press down on the corner of the system processor mo...

Page 108: ...B on each side of the tool Use care to lower the tool evenly without tilting the tool See Figure 92 on page 91 Note Do not attempt to slide the tool and the system processor module in any direction w...

Page 109: ...pins are properly aligned squeeze and hold the two blue release tabs A together until a firm stop is reached as shown in Figure 93 on page 92 Then lift the tool off the system processor module Figure...

Page 110: ...aged the TIM that is adhered to the heat sink can be reused Replacing the TIM is optional and is only performed if the TIM is damaged Do not reuse the removed heat sink if the TIM is damaged Either di...

Page 111: ...ng container c Remove the protective film from the clear carrier strip by using the supplied tweezers Note The TIM must remain flat Small wrinkles are acceptable but folds are not acceptable d Using t...

Page 112: ...the alignment holes on each side of the tool as shown in Figure 96 on page 95 b Ensure that the heat sink load arm is engaged Note If the load arm is not engaged you must manually engage the load arm...

Page 113: ...until a firm stop is reached If a torque tool is available tighten the screw to 2 5 nm No Unscrew the actuation screw Hold the load arm onto the heat sink while you are tightening the screw until a f...

Page 114: ...ider with its slot in the system b Slide the divider toward the retention notches B as shown in Figure 98 on page 97 c Ensure that the tabs on the divider align with the notches B on the system chassi...

Page 115: ...com support knowledgecenter POWER8 p8hak p8hak_82x_84x_replace_poweroff htm 23 Reconnect the power distribution signal cable A to the rear of the power supply assembly and the system backplane connec...

Page 116: ..._82x_84x_replacespc htm 25 Replace the rear USB cable For instructions see Replacing the rear USB cable http www ibm com support knowledgecenter POWER8 p8egf p8egf_82x_84x_rearusbcablein htm 26 Reconn...

Page 117: ...sis Grasp the top handle of the cover and pull the cover toward the front of the system Pull the cover forward until the slots are seated on the pins and the top handle of the cover latches See Figure...

Page 118: ...er POWER8 p8eg4 p8eg4_82x_84x_replacetodbattery htm 31 Align the disk drive backplane with its corresponding connectors inside the system 32 Using the ledge at the top of the disk drive backplane and...

Page 119: ...ont SAS cables to the disk drive backplane now For instructions see Replacing the PCIe3 x8 cache SAS RAID internal adapter 6 Gb http www ibm com support knowledgecenter POWER8 p8eg6 p8eg6_82x_84x_sasr...

Page 120: ...Arrange the cables against the side of the chassis Notes v The short SAS cable connects the upper disk drive backplane connector J2 to the P1 connector on the SAS RAID internal adapter in slot P1 C14...

Page 121: ...ver forward toward the front of the system until the handle A latches in place See Figure 106 39 Replace the fan cage with the fans installed For instructions see Replacing a fan cage http www ibm com...

Page 122: ...tm 7 For a rack mounted system place the system into the operating position For instructions see Placing the rack mounted system into the operating position on page 150 8 Replace the power supplies Fo...

Page 123: ...Network Configuration under the Network Services node 2 On the right pane configure eth0 and eth1 network interfaces select Static for the Type of IP Address field and set and a Host name an IP addres...

Page 124: ...ve settings to update and save the enclosure serial number and the feature code 19 Go to step 23 on page 107 20 Enable network access to the service processor when a management console is not being us...

Page 125: ...p to 64 alphanumeric characters The default password for the admin User ID is admin After your initial login to the ASMI the admin password must be changed As a security measure you must enter the pas...

Page 126: ...ck htm 27 Restore service processor settings Reenter any of the following settings that were previously changed through the ASMI unless you want to use the default settings v System name setting v Sys...

Page 127: ...elect the system name that contains the partition c In the navigation area select System Actions Legacy Restore d From the list of backup files select the profile information that you want to restore...

Page 128: ...erating system restore the boot list The boot list is not present on a new system backplane therefore it is necessary to create the boot devices by booting into the system management services SMS menu...

Page 129: ...product ensure all power cables are properly connected For racks with AC power connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet Ensure that the outlet supplies proper voltag...

Page 130: ...t Always install servers and optional devices starting from the bottom of the rack cabinet v Rack mounted devices are not to be used as shelves or work spaces Do not place objects on top of rack mount...

Page 131: ...sible that you have a current backup of your system or logical partition including operating systems licensed programs and data 3 Review the installation or replacement procedure for the feature or pa...

Page 132: ...log indicator system information indicator by using the ASMI on page 193 Identifying the enclosure or server that contains the part Learn how to determine which server or enclosure has the part you w...

Page 133: ...lly v C Check log light No light indicates that the system is operating normally Light on indicates that the system requires attention v D Enclosure fault light A constant light indicates a fault in t...

Page 134: ...re or server select an enclosure or server and then click Activate LED The associated LED is turned on Finding the part location code and LED support status You can use location codes for the server y...

Page 135: ...ify indicator flashing LED for the selected FRU For some FRUs you might need to remove the service access cover to be able to see the identify indicators Identifying a part in an AIX system or logical...

Page 136: ...st and press Enter Note If you cannot get to the System Service Tools SST display use function 21 from the control panel Alternatively if the system is managed by a Hardware Management Console HMC use...

Page 137: ...IBM provides hardware diagnostic aids and productivity tools and installation aids for Linux operating systems on IBM Power Systems servers Activating the indicator light for a part by using the Linux...

Page 138: ...select Identify and Attention Indicators and press Enter 5 From the list of lights select the location code for the failing part and press Enter 6 Select Commit This turns on the system attention and...

Page 139: ...now the location code You can turn on the identify indicators in each enclosure To complete this operation your authority level must be one of the following levels v Administrator v Authorized service...

Page 140: ...activate the identify LED and click Activate LED The associated LED is turned on and is flashing Starting the system or logical partition Learn how to start a system or logical partition after perfor...

Page 141: ...ndicates that the system is operating normally Light on indicates that the system requires attention v D Enclosure fault roll up light A constant light indicates a fault in the enclosure No light indi...

Page 142: ...or logical partition by using the HMC Classic or HMC Enhanced interface To start the system by using the HMC Classic or HMC Enhanced interface complete the following steps 1 Verify that the logical p...

Page 143: ...set to User Initiated Starting an IBM PowerKVM system You can use the Intelligent Platform Management Interface IPMI to start an IBM PowerKVM system To start an IBM PowerKVM system run the ipmitool I...

Page 144: ...ices that are connected to the system to off Stopping a system by using the ASMI You might need to stop the system to complete another task If your system is not managed by the Hardware Management Con...

Page 145: ...ystem or logical partition by using the HMC Enhanced Tech Preview Pre GA or HMC Enhanced interface complete the following steps 1 You must deactivate all the active logical partitions before powering...

Page 146: ...rform service Removing the front cover Use these instructions to remove the front cover from a 5148 21L 5148 22L 8247 21L 8247 22L 8247 42L 8284 21A 8284 22A 8286 41A or 8286 42A system so that you ca...

Page 147: ...rostatic discharge ESD wrist strap attached If not attach it now 2 Remove the two shipping screws A if present that secure the system to the rack Note Replacing the shipping screws is optional but sho...

Page 148: ...cover complete the following steps 1 Open the front door 2 Ensure that you have the electrostatic discharge ESD wrist strap attached If not attach it now 3 Pull the blue tab A to open the bezel door 4...

Page 149: ...RDX docking station so that you can access components or perform service To remove the side cover complete the following steps 1 Remove the plastic piece within the interior of the handle cover by pu...

Page 150: ...he center to disengage the side latches 3 Remove the handle cover by sliding it toward the front of the system then lifting upwards See Figure 114 on page 133 Figure 113 Removing the piece within the...

Page 151: ...5 Slide the side cover off of the system in the direction that is shown in Figure 116 on page 134 Figure 114 Removing the handle cover from an 8286 41A stand alone system Figure 115 Removing the screw...

Page 152: ...21L 8247 22L 8284 21A or 8284 22A system To install the front cover complete the following steps 1 Ensure that you have the electrostatic discharge ESD wrist strap attached If not attach it now 2 Sli...

Page 153: ...now 2 Push the cover onto the system 3 Gently push the cover in until the cover clips A are seated in their respective mounting posts as shown in the following figure The cover snaps into place and h...

Page 154: ...ts or perform service To install the front cover and front door complete the following steps 1 Ensure that you have the electrostatic discharge ESD wrist strap attached If not attach it now 2 Align th...

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Page 156: ...r as shown in Figure 122 3 Place the side cover down over the 8286 41A system 4 Slide the side cover into place until secured onto the system as shown in the following figure Note Ensure that the side...

Page 157: ...ll the side cover rear screw with a Phillips screwdriver as shown in Figure 124 on page 140 Figure 123 Installing the 8286 41A side cover Common procedures for removing and replacing the system backpl...

Page 158: ...em Attention Operating the system without the cover for more than 30 minutes might damage the system components To remove the service access cover from a rack mounted system complete the following ste...

Page 159: ...alone system complete the following steps 1 Ensure that you have the electrostatic discharge ESD wrist strap attached If not attach it now 2 Release the latch by pushing the release latch A in the di...

Page 160: ...tem Use this procedure to install the service access cover on a rack mounted 5148 21L 5148 22L 8247 21L 8247 22L 8247 42L 8284 21A 8284 22A 8286 41A or 8286 42A system To install the service access co...

Page 161: ...ess cover on a stand alone system complete the following steps 1 Ensure that you have the electrostatic discharge ESD wrist strap attached If not attach it now 2 Slide the cover B on to the system uni...

Page 162: ...procedure to open the air baffle on an 8247 42L 8286 41A or 8286 42A system To open the air baffle complete the following steps 1 Ensure that you have the electrostatic discharge ESD wrist strap attac...

Page 163: ...r baffle complete the following steps 1 Ensure that you have the electrostatic discharge ESD wrist strap attached If not attach it now 2 Push down the air baffle B toward the chassis 3 Press the side...

Page 164: ...86 41A or 8286 42A system To remove the air baffle complete the following steps 1 Ensure that you have the electrostatic discharge ESD wrist strap attached If not attach it now 2 Pull the air baffle t...

Page 165: ...mplete the following steps 1 Ensure that you have the electrostatic discharge ESD wrist strap attached If not attach it now 2 Push the air baffle toward the chassis 3 Fix the air baffle to the chassis...

Page 166: ...Ensure that only one system unit is in the service position at a time v Ensure that the cables at the rear of the system unit do not catch or bind as you pull the system unit forward in the rack v Wh...

Page 167: ...he latches to slide out the Central Electronics Complex CEC assembly A P8HAJ652 0 Figure 133 Removing the front screws P8HAJ603 1 B Figure 134 Releasing the side latches Common procedures for removing...

Page 168: ...oth system unit release latches lock into position 4 Secure the server to the rack by using shipping screws 5 If you have not already done so replace the front cover For instructions see Installing th...

Page 169: ...tem To close the air baffle complete the following steps 1 Ensure that you have the electrostatic discharge ESD wrist strap attached If not attach it now 2 Push down the air baffle B toward the chassi...

Page 170: ...86 41A or 8286 42A system To remove the air baffle complete the following steps 1 Ensure that you have the electrostatic discharge ESD wrist strap attached If not attach it now 2 Pull the air baffle t...

Page 171: ...mplete the following steps 1 Ensure that you have the electrostatic discharge ESD wrist strap attached If not attach it now 2 Push the air baffle toward the chassis 3 Fix the air baffle to the chassis...

Page 172: ...or depending on the type of your system Notes v This system might be equipped with two or more power supplies If the removing and replacing procedures require the power to be off then ensure that all...

Page 173: ...Figure 140 AC and HVDC connectors Figure 141 Connectors for the 8408 44E system Figure 142 PDU for the 8408 44E system Common procedures for removing and replacing the system backplane 155...

Page 174: ...e 143 Removing the power cords from an 8247 42L 8286 41A or 8286 42A system Figure 144 Removing the power cords from an 5148 21L 5148 22L 8247 21L 8247 22L 8284 21A or 8284 22A system 156 System backp...

Page 175: ...9 on page 158 Figure 150 on page 159 or Figure 151 on page 159 depending on the type of your system Figure 146 shows the supported alternate current AC and high voltage direct current HVDC connectors...

Page 176: ...system using the hook and loop fasteners B Figure 147 Connectors for the 8408 44E system Figure 148 PDU for the 8408 44E system Figure 149 Connecting the power cords to an 8247 42L 8286 41A or 8286 4...

Page 177: ...Figure 150 Connecting the power cords to a 5148 21L 5148 22L 8247 21L 8247 22L 8284 21A or 8284 22A system Figure 151 Connecting the power cords to an 8408 44E or 8408 E8E system Common procedures for...

Page 178: ...ber and click OK f Click the newly created order number and click Next The details of the order number are displayed g Click Cancel to close the window h In the Tasks area expand Serviceability Hardwa...

Page 179: ...rt by using the HMC You can use the Hardware Management Console HMC to complete many service actions including repairing a field replaceable unit FRU or part 1 Choose one of the following navigation o...

Page 180: ...ant to use the tools in the AIX operating system to verify that the feature or part is recognized by the system or logical partition Verifying an installed feature by using the AIX operating system If...

Page 181: ...y other reference code information that you see If the system does not start or you have no login prompt see Problems with loading and starting the operating system If the system is partitioned note t...

Page 182: ...ake your selections Did another Resource Repair Action display appear No If the No Trouble Found display appears go to step 9 Yes Go to step 8 8 Select the parent or child of the resource for the repl...

Page 183: ...the functional resources of the system used by the operating system With the Logical Hardware Resources display you can show logical hardware resource status or information and associated packaging h...

Page 184: ...ion Note If you received an SRN or any other reference code when you attempted to start the system contact your service provider for assistance 8 If the terminal type is requested select the Initializ...

Page 185: ...SRNs or any other reference code information that you see If the system is running in LPAR mode note the logical partition in which you installed the part Contact your service provider for assistance...

Page 186: ...ith your action is not displayed on the Resource List select sysplanar0 and press Enter Tip This action changes the indicator light for the part from the fault state to the normal state Go to step 9 o...

Page 187: ...e action locate the records for use during this procedure To verify the installed part complete the following steps 1 At the HMC examine the service action event log for any open service action events...

Page 188: ...ceable events that match your selection criteria You can use the menu options to complete actions on the serviceable events 3 Select a line in the Serviceable Event Overview window and select Selected...

Page 189: ...e operating system software go to step 5 v If the original problem was that the operating system would not load and you have another FRU to replace go to your FRU locations section to locate the next...

Page 190: ...has stopped c Did you encounter any problems No Continue at step 6 Yes If the original problem still exists replace the FRU or perform the isolation procedure that is next in the FRU list If you have...

Page 191: ...on If the resource associated with your action is not displayed on the resource list select sysplanar0 b Press Commit after you make your selections Did another Resource Repair Action 801015 display N...

Page 192: ...ng a repair by using an IBM i system or logical partition Use this procedure to verify a repair by using the IBM i operating system 1 Was the system powered off during the repair Yes Continue with the...

Page 193: ...step No Go to step 14 12 Is the new reference code the same as the original reference code Yes Continue with the next step No A new symptom might have occurred Go to the Start of call procedure to det...

Page 194: ...e on an IBM PowerKVM system 1 Look for any new reference codes that might have occurred as a result of the service action that was performed To locate the error information in a system running IBM Pow...

Page 195: ...d and there are no problems that require additional service actions v If the repair was done by using the HMC online repair procedures ensure that the original serviceable event is now closed 1 Is a m...

Page 196: ...s might have been opened Close all serviceable events that were opened as a result of your service activity v Ensure that server verification has been performed and no problems require additional serv...

Page 197: ...78 v Yes Go to step 11 v No Continue with the next step 10 The FRU list is different Is the FRU you replaced and recorded in step 1 on page 178 in the list of FRUs for this service action event v Yes...

Page 198: ...m 28 From the list of all partitions open the HMC virtual terminal window of a partition and then type diag at the AIX command prompt 29 When the diagnostic operating instructions are displayed comple...

Page 199: ...179 been processed v Yes Continue with the next step v No Go to step 34 to process the next partition in the list you recorded in step 14 on page 179 39 If the system attention LED is still on turn of...

Page 200: ...s about running stand alone diagnostics from a CD and not by using an HMC go to Running the stand alone diagnostics from CD on a server without an HMC attached For instructions about running stand alo...

Page 201: ...icator is on this will set it back to the normal state Go to step 14 on page 184 12 Run a test on a resource that has an entry in the AIX error log in the system verification mode If the test on the r...

Page 202: ...lear any previous configuration data that exists on the replacement adapter c On the Recovery Options dialog select Resolve PCI SCSI RAID Adapter Configuration d On the Resolve PCI SCSI RAID Adapter C...

Page 203: ...w closed 1 Record the system reference code SRC or symptom and the location code of the field replaceable unit FRU you replaced for future reference 2 On the IVM open Manage Serviceable Events and loo...

Page 204: ...window 18 Click Close Event 19 Add comments for the serviceable event Include any unique additional information Click OK 20 Add or update the FRU information Did you replace add or modify a FRU of the...

Page 205: ...u began recording in step 14 on page 186 except for the partition you were using to debug the original problem 33 From the list of Axx partitions open the management console virtual terminal window of...

Page 206: ...ed System Management Interface on page 190 Deactivating a system attention LED or partition LED by using the management console You can deactivate a system attention LED or a logical partition LED if...

Page 207: ...tivating or deactivating an identify LED by using the management console You can activate or deactivate an identify LED for components attached to the system from the Hardware Management Console HMC T...

Page 208: ...System Management Interface You can deactivate a system attention LED or a logical partition LED by using the Advanced System Management Interface ASMI The check log indicator provides a visual signa...

Page 209: ...O Server VIOS tools to deactivate a system attention LED Deactivating the indicator light for a part by using AIX diagnostics Use this procedure to turn off any indicator light that you turned on as a...

Page 210: ...lved 13 Close the log entry by selecting option 8 Close new entry on the Service Action Log Report display Deactivating the indicator light by using the Linux operating system After you complete a rem...

Page 211: ...e Identify indicator status list select Off 5 Click Save settings Deactivating the identify LED by using the ASMI when you do not know the location code Learn how to deactivate the identify LED by usi...

Page 212: ...he following steps 1 In the navigation area click Systems Management Servers 2 In the content pane select the system 3 From the Tasks menu click Operations LED Status 4 Click Identify LED The Identify...

Page 213: ...Attention LED Identify Attention LED The Identify LED Select Enclosure window is displayed 2 To deactivate an identify LED for a FRU select an enclosure from the table and then click Selected List FRU...

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Page 216: ...re relying on such data 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 Homol...

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Page 218: ...harmful interference 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 interferen...

Page 219: ...rence 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...

Page 220: ...h case the user may 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...

Page 221: ...kann im Wohnbereich Funk St rungen verursachen in diesem Fall kann vom Betreiber verlangt werden angemessene Ma nahmen zu ergreifen und daf r aufzukommen Deutschland Einhaltung des Gesetzes ber die e...

Page 222: ...nect the equipment into 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 ground...

Page 223: ...tion 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 statem...

Page 224: ...ngen wenn das Produkt ohne Zustimmung von IBM ver ndert bzw wenn Erweiterungskomponenten von Fremdherstellern ohne Empfehlung von IBM gesteckt eingebaut werden Deutschland Einhaltung des Gesetzes ber...

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