44 Installation Guide

IBM eServer p Series Installation Manual

safety notices

data integrity and verification

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Chapter 1. Introducing the 44P Series Model 270

Keyboard

Front View

Operator Panel

Rear View

Chapter 2. Using the 44P Series Model 270

Reading the Operator Panel Display

Using the Keyboards

Using the Three-Button Mouse

Cleaning the Mouse

using the 3.5-inch diskette drive

Write-Protecting 3.5-Inch Diskettes

Loading and Unloading the 3.5-Inch Diskette

Front View of CD-ROM Drive

Handling Compact Discs

Loading a Compact Disc

Opening the Tray Manually

Front View of the 8mm Tape Drive

Operating Recommendations

Tape Cartridge Compatibility

Environmental Considerations for 8 mm Data Cartridges

Using the 8mm Tape Drive

Liquid Crystal Display

Loading the 8 mm Tape Cartridge

Unloading the 8 mm Tape Cartridge

Cleaning the Tape Drive

Obtaining Additional Tape Cartridges

Front View of the 12/24GB 4mm Tape Drive

GB 4 mm Tape Cartridge Types

Setting the Write-Protect Tab on 12/24 GB 4 mm Tape Cartridges

Operating the 12/24GB 4mm Tape Drive in Harsh Environments

Loading the 12/24 GB 4 mm Tape Cartridge

Unloading the 12/24 GB 4 mm Tape Cartridge

Cleaning the Tape Path on the 12/24GB 4mm Tape Drive

Using the Service Processor and Service Director Features

Service Director

Chapter 3. Using the Service Processor

Service Processor Menus

General User Menu

Privileged User Menus

Service Processor Setup Menu

Serial Port Snoop Setup Menu

System Power Control Menu

System Information Menu

Language Selection Menu

Call-In/Call-Out Setup Menu

Serial Port Selection Menu

Telephone Number Setup Menu

Call-Out Policy Setup Menu

Customer Account Setup Menu

Service Processor Functions

System Power-On Methods

Service Processor Call-In Security

Service Processor Reboot/Restart Recovery

Processor Run-Time Deconfiguration (CPU-Gard)

Service Processor System Monitoring - Surveillance

Call Out

Console Mirroring

Service Processor Error Log

System POST Errors

Standby Phase

Run-time Phase

Chapter 4. System Management Services

system management services

Config

Multiboot

multiboot startup

Utilities

Password

Power-On Password

Privileged-Access Password

ErrorLog

RIPL

Set Address

Ping

Firmware Update

Firmware Recovery

Text-Based System Management Services

Multiboot Menu

Select Boot Device

Configure Nth Boot Device

Set Password and Unattended Start Mode

SCSI Spin Up

Change SCSI ID

Select Console

Open Firmware

Chapter 5. Using the Standalone and Online Diagnostics

Undefined Terminal Types

RS/6000 Enterprise Server M80

Chapter 1. Introducing the RS/6000 Enterprise Server Model H80

Chapter 2. Using the RS/6000 Enterprise Server Model H80

Powering On the System

POST Keys

Console Strategy

Reading the I/O Drawer Operator Panel Display

Using the 3.5-Inch Diskette Drive

Loading the CD-ROM Drive

Using the Service Processor and Service Agent Features

Electronic Service Agent

Menu Inactivity

Passwords

Memory Riser Card 1 Memory DIMM Locations for Service Processor Menus

Processor Card Memory DIMM Locations for Service Processor Menus

Modem Configuration Menu

System Firmware Updates

Determining the Level of Firmware on the System

Updating System Firmware From the Service Processor Menus

Configuring and Deconfiguring Processors or Memory

Run-Time CPU Deconfiguration (CPU Gard)

Call-Out (Call-Home)

LCD Progress Indicator Log

Service Processor Operational Phases

Bring-Up Phase

Run-Time Phase

Password Utilities

Display Error Log

adapter parameters

SCSI Utilities

MultiBoot

select boot devices

Select Language

Chapter 5. Using the Online and Standalone Diagnostics

Running the Diagnostics from a TTY Terminal

Additional Communication Attributes

Additional Printer Attributes

Online Diagnostics Modes of Operation

Concurrent Mode

Maintenance Mode

Chapter 6. Introducing Tasks and Service Aids

Add Resource to Resource List

AIX Shell Prompt

Change Hardware Vital Product Data

Configure Reboot Policy

Configure Remote Maintenance Policy

Configure Ring Indicate Power-On Policy

Create Customized Configuration Diskette

Display/Alter Sector

Display Hardware Error Report

Display or Change Diagnostic Run-Time Options

Display Resource Attributes

Display System Environmental Sensors

Examples

Download Microcode to PCI SCSI RAID Adapter

Flash SK-NET FDDI Firmware

Hardfile Attached to PCI SCSI RAID Adapter

Generic Microcode Download

PCI Hot Plug Manager

SCSI Hot Swap Manager

RAID Hot Plug Devices

Local Area Network Analyzer

Process Supplemental Media

Abbreviations

Save or Restore Hardware Management Policies

SCSD Tape Drive Service Aid

Spare Sector Availability

Attention

RAIDiant Array Service Aid

Serial Communications Network Server Service Aid

Chapter 7. Using the System Verification Procedure

installation guide

electrical safety

laser safety information

Chapter 1. Setting Up the System

Step 2. Observe Safety Notices

Step 3. Checking the Customer Environment

Step 4. Checking Customer Outlets

Step 5. Setting Up Rails in the Rack

Step 6. Installing Drawers in the Rack

Step 7. Connecting the Cables

Connecting RIO and SPCN Cables

Routing and Securing Cables

Step 8. Setting Up Attached Devices

Step 11. Connecting the Power

Step 16. Verifying the Hardware Operation

Chapter 2. Installing Options In Your System

Handling Static-Sensitive Devices

I/O Drawer PCI Slot LED Definitions

Installing Capacity Upgrade on Demand

Installing a Non-Hot-Pluggable PCI Adapter

Installing a Hot-Pluggable PCI Adapter

Removing PCI Adapters

Removing a Hot-Pluggable PCI Adapter

PCI Hot-Plug Manager Access

Chapter 3. Using the Capacity Upgrade on Demand Feature

Process Flow for Capacity Upgrade on Demand

Installing a System with the Capacity Upgrade on Demand Feature

Enabling the Capacity Upgrade on Demand Feature

Enabling Additional Capacity Upgrade on Demand Processors

Adding Processor Capacity

Chapter 4. Verifying the Hardware Operation

Step 4. Performing Additional System Verification

Step 5. Stopping the Diagnostics

Appendix A. Communications Statements

International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Statement

Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Statement - Taiwan