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Installing the IBM PowerLinux 7R2
(8246-L2D or 8246-L2T)

GI11-9888-01

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Page 1: ...Installing the IBM PowerLinux 7R2 8246 L2D or 8246 L2T GI11 9888 01...

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Page 3: ...Installing the IBM PowerLinux 7R2 8246 L2D or 8246 L2T GI11 9888 01...

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

Page 5: ...Cabling the server with keyboard video and mouse 18 Connecting the power cables to the system 19 Completing the server setup 21 Completing the server setup by using Hardware Management Console 21 Comp...

Page 6: ...iv Installing the IBM PowerLinux 7R2 8246 L2D or 8246 L2T...

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

Page 8: ...that will be attached to this product to properly wired outlets v When possible use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal cables v Never turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire wa...

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

Page 10: ...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 2...

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

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

Page 13: ...installed see Installing the rack http publib boulder ibm com infocenter systems scope hw topic p7hbf installrack htm You also need one of the following consoles v Hardware Management Console HMC Ensu...

Page 14: ...lowing tasks 1 Install the server into a rack For instructions see Installing the server into a rack on page 3 2 Cable the server and setup the console For instructions see Cabling the server and sett...

Page 15: ...infocenter systems scope hw topic p7hbfl racksafety htm 2 Plan where to place the system units Place the larger and heavier system units in the lower part of the rack This system unit is two Electron...

Page 16: ...ing the front of the rack and working from the right side locate the bottom EIA unit that your system will use Make a note of the EIA location Use tape a marker or a pencil to mark the bottom hole of...

Page 17: ...the 8246 L2D or 8246 L2T mounting hardware to the rack You might need to attach the mounting hardware to the rack Use the procedure in this section to perform this task This section also includes ill...

Page 18: ...hown in Figure 4 Ensure the two pins protrude through the rack holes before proceeding to the next step Note The pin fixtures of the slide rails support either round hole or square hole rack models 4...

Page 19: ...to engage the hook feature on the middle pin as shown in Figure 6 7 While pulling the slide rail forward ensure that all three pins protrude through the rack holes then push the front latch 2 all the...

Page 20: ...t 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...

Page 21: ...ws A as shown in Figure 10 b Pull the bracket off of the system B and discard c Push the power supplies back into the system ensuring that they are fully seated and latched Installing the cable manage...

Page 22: ...you are facing the server from the rear as shown in Figure 12 Connect one end of the support arm A to the right slide rail 1 so that you can swing the other end of the support arm toward the left side...

Page 23: ...s into place as shown in Figure 14 4 Slide the extension bracket E into the right slide rail Push the bracket into the slide rail until the spring loaded latch snaps into place as shown in Figure 15 o...

Page 24: ...ab 1 into 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 rig...

Page 25: ...hen the cable management arm moves 9 Slide the server into the rack until it snaps into place Connecting the expansion units disk drives and PCI adapters Use this information to learn about connecting...

Page 26: ...tion on connecting PCI adapters see PCI adapters http publib boulder ibm com infocenter systems scope hw topic p7hakl p7hak_pciadapters_front_71x_73xl htm 14 Installing the IBM PowerLinux 7R2 8246 L2D...

Page 27: ...M Cabling the server with keyboard video and mouse on page 18 Cabling the server with an ASCII terminal If you are not creating logical partitions you can use an ASCII terminal to manage a server that...

Page 28: ...terminal and have started the ASMI 8 Continue with Completing the server setup without using a management console on page 23 Cabling the server to the Hardware Management Console The Hardware Managem...

Page 29: ...t that is labeled HMC2 on the managed server 4 Complete your server setup For instructions see Completing the server setup by using Hardware Management Console on page 21 Cabling the server and access...

Page 30: ...r 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...

Page 31: ...supply shipping bracket if present Ensure that the power supplies have been reseated as shown in Figure 20 2 While facing the rear of the system unit route the system power cord through the cable ret...

Page 32: ...l panel is flashing slowly and the dc out indicator lights on the power supplies are flashing If none of the indicators are flashing check the power cord connections For detailed information see Commo...

Page 33: ...on the power supplies are flashing If none of the indicators are flashing check the power cord connections 3 Power on the managed system 4 Install and update an operating system if it is not already i...

Page 34: ...ea select your managed system d Click Change Licensed Internal Code for the current release 7 To power on your managed system by using the HMC complete the following steps a Verify that the logical pa...

Page 35: ...month day and year and time hours minutes and seconds e Change the date value the time value or both and click Save settings 4 Connect your disk drives and PCI adapters if applicable For more informa...

Page 36: ...24 Installing the IBM PowerLinux 7R2 8246 L2D or 8246 L2T...

Page 37: ...Prerequisites for installing the 8246 L2D or 8246 L2T system on page 1 Perform the inventory For instructions see Before you begin on page 1 Verify that you have a rack You must first have a rack inst...

Page 38: ...console For instructions see Connecting the expansion units disk drives and PCI adapters on page 13 Cable the system and set up a console interface or terminal To cable the system see Cabling the serv...

Page 39: ...tions see Connecting the expansion units disk drives and PCI adapters on page 13 Cable the system and set up a console interface or terminal To cable the system see Cabling the server and setting up t...

Page 40: ...Windows XP a From the Tools menu in Microsoft Internet Explorer select Internet Options b From the Internet Options window click the Advanced tab c Clear the Use TLS 1 0 check box in the Security cat...

Page 41: ...tems scope hw topic p7hbyl connect_asmi htm Setting the IP address on your PC or notebook To access the ASMI through a web browser you first need to set the IP address on a PC or notebook The followin...

Page 42: ...topic 10 Click OK Close Close Windows 7 To set the IP address within Windows 7 complete the following steps 1 Click Start Control Panel Network and Internet Network and Sharing Center 2 Click Change a...

Page 43: ...n installation system attention LEDs Front power status LED green ac in green dc out green Fault yellow Description On On On Off Power is being supplied to the system and the system is powered on Flas...

Page 44: ...nes also provide guidance for correctly cabling your system and using the appropriate cables The following guidelines provide cabling information for installing migrating relocating or upgrading your...

Page 45: ...rackets provided with the system to maintain concurrent maintenance routing v Maintain a minimum bend diameter of 101 6 mm 4 in for communications SAS IB RIO and PCIe cables v Maintain a minimum bend...

Page 46: ...Related information POWER7 770 780 Cabling guide Figure 23 Cable bend radius 34 Installing the IBM PowerLinux 7R2 8246 L2D or 8246 L2T...

Page 47: ...and or changes in the product s and or the program s described in this publication at any time without notice Any references in this information to websites not owned by the manufacturer are provided...

Page 48: ...ensitive or critical operations Users should periodically check the manufacturer s support websites for updated information and fixes applicable to the system and related software Homologation stateme...

Page 49: ...2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Industry Canada Compliance Statement This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadia...

Page 50: ...ndustries Association JEITA Confirmed Harmonics Guideline products less than or equal to 20 A per phase Japanese Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association JEITA Confirmed Harmonics...

Page 51: ...Vertr glichkeit Dieses Produkt entspricht den Schutzanforderungen der EU Richtlinie 2004 108 EG zur Angleichung der Rechtsvorschriften ber die elektromagnetische Vertr glichkeit in den EU Mitgliedsst...

Page 52: ...hren Verantwortlich f r die Einhaltung der EMV Vorschriften ist der Hersteller International Business Machines Corp New Orchard Road Armonk New York 10504 Tel 914 499 1900 Der verantwortliche Ansprec...

Page 53: ...complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received in...

Page 54: ...n Technology Industries Association JEITA Confirmed Harmonics Guideline with Modifications products greater than 20 A per phase IBM Taiwan Contact Information Electromagnetic Interference EMI Statemen...

Page 55: ...r International Business Machines Corp New Orchard Road Armonk New York 10504 Tel 914 499 1900 Der verantwortliche Ansprechpartner des Herstellers in der EU ist IBM Deutschland GmbH Technical Regulati...

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