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IBM p5 590 System Handbook
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Contents
front cover
Table Of Contents
Table Of Contents
Table Of Contents
Table Of Contents
Table Of Contents
Table Of Contents
Table Of Contents
Table Of Contents
Table Of Contents
Table Of Contents
Table Of Contents
Chapter 1. System overview
Introduction
General overview and characteristics
Powered and bolt on frames
Microprocessor technology
POWER4 and POWER5 architecture comparison
Memory subsystem
I/O subsystem
Media bays
Virtualization
Features summary
Operating systems support
Linux
Chapter 2. Hardware architecture
Server overview
POWER4 and POWER5 system structures
Simultaneous multi-threading
Dynamic power management
CMOS, copper, and SOI technology
Processor clock rate
Memory flow diagram for MCM0
Memory cards
Memory placement for the p5-590 and p5-595
Central electronics complex
p5-595 and p5-590 CEC logic diagram
CEC backplane
CEC backplane (front side view)
System flash memory configuration
I/O drawer
EEH adapters and partitioning
Number of possible I/O loop connections
Full-drawer cabling
Half-drawer cabling
Dual loop 7040-61D
blind-swap hot-plug cassette
Logical view of a RIO-2 drawer
I/O drawer top view - logical layout
I/O drawer RAS
Supported I/O adapters in p5-595 and p5-590 systems
Hardware Information Center search for PCI placement
Select Model 590 or 595 placement
Expansion units 5791, 5794, and 7040-61D
PCI placement guide on IBM Sserver Information Center
Minimum to maximum I/O configuration
Configuration of I/O drawer ID and serial number
Virtualization features
Shared processor partitions
POWER5 partitioning concept
Types of shared processor partitions
Uncapped shared processor partitions
Typical usage of Micro-Partitioning technology
Virtual Ethernet
Virtual LAN
Example of a VLAN
VLAN configuration
Virtual Ethernet connections
Logical view of an inter-partition VLAN
Dynamic partitioning for virtual Ethernet devices
Shared Ethernet Adapter
Connection to external network using AIX routing
Shared Ethernet Adapter configuration
Multiple Shared Ethernet Adapter configuration
Using Link Aggregation (EtherChannel) to external networks
Link Aggregation (EtherChannel) pseudo device
Limitations and considerations
IBM p5-590 and p5-595 Virtualization Technologies
Virtual SCSI
Chapter 4. Capacity on Demand
Capacity on Demand overview
Preparing for Capacity on Demand
Step 2. Choose the amount and desired level of activation
Types of Capacity on Demand
Capacity BackUp
Capacity on Demand activation procedure
HMC Capacity on Demand Order Selection panel
Using Capacity on Demand
Using On/Off Capacity On Demand
HMC Billing Selection Wizard
Manage On/Off CoD Processors HMC Activation window
Using Reserve Capacity on Demand
Using Trial Capacity on Demand
HMC Capacity on Demand menus
CoD Processor Capacity Settings Overview HMC window
CoD Processor Capacity Settings On/Off CoD HMC window
HMC command line functions
Memory Capacity Upgrade on Demand configuration rules
Dynamic processor sparing
License entitlements for permanent processor activations
License entitlements for temporary processor activations
Capacity on Demand feature codes
p5-590 and p5-595 CoD Feature Codes
Configuration tools
LPAR Validation Tool
LPAR Validation Tool - creating a new partition
LPAR Validation Tool - System Selection processor feature selection
LPAR Validation Tool - Memory Specifications dialog
Configuration rules for p5-590 and p5-595
Minimum configuration for the p5-590 and p5-595
p5-595 minimum system configuration
LPAR considerations
Processor configuration rules
Memory configuration rules
Configurable memory-to-default memory block size
Advanced POWER Virtualization
Disks, boot devices, and media devices
PCI and PCI-X slots and adapters
Keyboards and displays
HMC configuration rules
Hardware Management Console usage
Cluster 1600 considerations
Further capacity planning considerations
Chapter 6. Reliability, availability, and serviceability
What's new in RAS
IBMs RAS philosophy
Predictive functions
First Failure Data Capture (FFDC)
Predictive failure analysis
Component reliability
Redundancy in components
Memory error recovery mechanisms
Service processor and clocks
Multiple data paths
Dynamic CPU Deallocation
CPU Guard
Hot-plug components
Hot-swappable boot disks
Serviceability features
Converged service architecture
Error analyzing
Service processors
Service Agent
Service focal point overview
AIX 5L RAS features
Linux RAS features
Chapter 7. Service processor
Service processor functions
Platform initial program load
Error handling
Table of service processor card location codes
Bulk power controller connections
Advanced System Management Interface
Select service processor
Accessing ASMI using a Web browser
ASMI login window
ASMI user accounts
ASMI menu functions
ASMI menu: Error /Event Logs
ASMI menu: Detailed Error Log
System Configuration ASMI menu
ASMI Menu: Firmware Update Policy
Network Services ASMI menu
Firmware updates
Potential system components that require fixes
System Management Services
Partition profile power-on properties
System Management Services (SMS) main menu
Select Boot Options menu options
Configure Boot Device Order menu
Current boot sequence menu (default boot list)
Desktop HMC
Rack mounted HMC
HMC setup
HMC network interfaces
Private and open networks in the HMC environment
Using the HMC as a DHCP server
Private direct network
HMC with hub/switch attachment
HMC connections
Primary and secondary HMC to BPC connections
Predefined HMC user accounts
HMC login
HMC Guided Setup Wizard
Guided Setup Wizard
Date and Time settings
The hscroot password
The root password
Select LAN adapter
Speed selection
Configure eth0 DHCP range
Second LAN adapter
Host name and domain name
DNS IP address
Client contact information
Remote support information
Callhome connection type
Modem configuration
Select phone number for modem
Authorized user for ESA
The e-mail notification dialog
Communication interruptions
Summary screen
HMC security and user management
Server security
Object manager security
Inventory Scout services
Inventory Scout
Service Agent and Service Focal Point
Service Focal Point
Open serviceable events
Manage service events
Detail view of a service event
HMC service utilities and tasks
Determining HMC serial number
A-1 Facts and Features for p5-590 and p5-595
Appendix A. Facts and features reference
A-2 System unit details
A-3 Server I/O attachment
A-4 Peak bandwidth
A-7 Racks
A-8 I/O device options list
Expansion unit back view PCI
PCI-X slot description
Recommended system unit slot placement and maximums
installation planning
Doors and covers
Securing the frame
Moving the system to the installation site
C-1 Search for planning
C-3 Planning information
system documentation
IBM Sserver Hardware Information Center
How do I get updates
How do I use the application
D-2 Search field
D-3 Navigation bar
D-4 Toolbar with start off call
D-5 Previous pSeries documentation
Abbreviations and acronyms
Related publications
Online resources
How to get IBM Redbooks
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