IBM PCIe3 x8 SAS RAID internal adapter 6 Gb Manual

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information that you see. If the system is running in logical partitioning (LPAR) mode, note thelogical partition in which you installed the feature. Contact your service provider for assistance.v Yes: The new device is installed correctly. Exit the diagnostic programs and return the system tonormal operations.Verifying a replaced part by using the AIX operating system:If you replaced a part, you might want to use the tools in the AIX operating system to verify that the partis recognized by the system or logical partition.To verify the operation of a replacement part, complete the following steps:1. Did you use either the AIX operating system or the online diagnostics service aid concurrent(hot-swap) service to replace the part?No: Go to step 2.Yes: Go to step 5.2. Is the system powered off?No: Go to step 4.Yes: Continue with the next step.3. Start the system and wait until the AIX operating system login prompt is displayed or until apparentsystem activity on the operator panel or display has stopped.Did the AIX login prompt display?v No: If a service request number (SRN) or other reference code is displayed, suspect a looseadapter or cable connection. Review the procedures for the part that you replaced to ensure thatthe new part is installed correctly. If you cannot correct the problem, collect all SRNs or any otherreference 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 the logical partition in which you replaced the part. Contact yourservice provider for assistance.v Yes: Go to step 4.4. At the command prompt, type diag —a and press Enter to check for missing resources. If you see acommand prompt, go to step 5.If the Diagnostic selection menu is shown with M appearing next to any resource, follow thesesteps:a. Select the resource and press Enter.b. Select Commit.c. Follow any instructions that are shown.d. If the Do you want to review the previously displayed error? message is shown, select Yes and pressEnter.e. If an SRN is shown, suspect a loose card or connection. If no obvious problem is shown, recordthe SRN and contact your service provider for assistance.f. If no SRN is shown, go to step 5.5. Test the part by doing the following steps:a. At the command line, type diag and press Enter.b. From the Function Selection menu, select Advanced Diagnostics Routines and press Enter.c. From the Diagnostic Mode Selection menu, select System Verification and press Enter.d. Select All Resources, or select the diagnostics for the individual part to test only the part youreplaced and any devices that are attached to the part you replaced and press Enter.Did the Resource Repair Action menu appear?No: Go to step 6 on page 68.Common procedures for removing or replacing the PCIe3 x8 SAS RAID internal adapter 6 Gb 67