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partition displays the SMS menus, all of the necessary tests have been performed and the machine is scanning the bus for a boot source.

Most system backplanes are designed such that the drive in the first slot spins up immediately after power-on, and other drives will wait for the operating system to send a command before spinning up. Disk drive bays 1 and 4 are hard-wired to spin up immediately. The left-most slot of the 3-pack disk backplanes (SCSI ID 5, boot, autostart) is set to spin up immediately after power-on. The power-on delay sequence is performed to prevent power supply overloading. This behavior makes the disk in the first slot of the first 3-pack DASD backplane the preferred boot device. See Figure 2-18to locate all of the disk bays.

3-pack #1

3-pack #2

SCSI ID=5

SCSI ID=4

SCSI ID=3

SCSI ID=5

SCSI ID=4

SCSI ID=3

Disk bay

#1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6

 

 

Figure 2-18 Disk bays and SCSI addresses within a p5-570 building block

When SMS menus are available, the Select Boot Options menu can be used to view and set various options regarding the installation devices and boot devices:

1.Select Install or Boot a Device

Enables you to select a device to boot from or install the operating system from. This selection is only for the current boot.

2.Select Boot Devices

Enables you to set the boot list.

3.Multiboot Startup

Toggles the multiboot startup flag, which controls whether the multiboot menu is invoked automatically on startup.

2.11.9Additional boot options

Instead of booting from the preferred boot device or from any other internal disks, there are a number of other possibilities:

DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM

These devices can be used to boot the system or a

 

logical partition (if the resource is available to the specific

 

partition), so that a system can be loaded, or system

 

maintenance or stand-alone diagnostics can be

 

performed.

External tape drives

Any externally attached tape drive can be used to boot

 

the system, or a logical partition if the resource is

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Contents IBM Eserver p5 Technical Overview Introduction Page IBM Sserver p5 570 Technical Overview Introduction First Edition July Contents Page Page Vi p5-570 Technical Overview and Introduction Vii Trademarks Preface Team that wrote this RedpaperBecome a published author Comments welcomeGeneral description P5-570 Technical Overview and Introduction System specifications Physical packageMinimum and optional features View from the frontProcessor card features Processor card FC DescriptionMemory features Disk and media featuresUSB diskette drive 5 I/O drawersModel D10 I/O drawer Model D10 I/O drawer physical package Model D11 I/O drawer Model D20 I/O drawerDrawers and usable PCI slots Model D20 I/O drawer physical packageValue Paks Hardware Management Console modelsModel type conversion System racksIBM RS/6000 7014 Model T00 Enterprise Rack AC Power Distribution Unit and rack content IBM RS/6000 7014 Model T42 Enterprise RackRack-mounting rules for p5-570 and I/O drawers Additional options for rack Flat panel display optionsOEM rack Hardware Management Console 7310 Model CR2IBM 7212 Model 102 TotalStorage Storage device enclosure Statement of direction 18 p5-570 Technical Overview and Introduction Architecture and technical overview POWER5 chip POWER4 POWER5Dynamic power management Enhanced SMT featuresSimultaneous multi-threading ST operationPower chip evolution POWER4Processor cards CMOS, copper, and SOI technologyProcessor drawer interconnect cables Processor card with DDR1 memory socket layout viewProcessor clock rate Pmcycles -mMemory placement rules Memory subsystemMemory restriction System buses Memory throughputRIO-2 buses and GX+ card Internal I/O subsystem SP busPCI-X slots and adapters LAN adapters Graphic acceleratorsScsi adapters Bit and 32-bit adaptersInternal storage Internal hot swappable Scsi disksInternal RAID options Internal media devicesHot-swap disks and Linux External I/O subsystems 1 I/O drawers2 7311 Model D10 and 7311 Model D11 I/O drawers Model D10 features Model D11 features3 7311 Model D20 I/O drawer 4 7311 I/O drawer and RIO-2 cabling Model D20 internal Scsi cabling5 7311 I/O drawer and Spcn cabling Cost Optimized Performance OptimizedExternal disk subsystems IBM 2104 Expandable Storage PlusIBM 7133 Serial Disk Subsystem SSA IBM TotalStorage FAStT Storage serversIBM TotalStorage Enterprise Storage Server Advanced Power Virtualization feature Dynamic logical partitioningVirtualization Virtual Ethernet15shows the POWER5 partitioning concept Micro-Partitioning technologyPOWER5 Partitioning Virtual I/O ServerService processor Partition Load ManagerService processor base Service processor extenderBoot process IPL flow without an HMC attached to the systemHardware Management Console IPL flow with an HMC attached to the systemDefinitions of partitions Managed systemsProfiles System Management Services Hardware requirements for partitioningSpecific partition definitions used for Micro-Partitioning Boot options 17 System Management Services main menuAdditional boot options DVD-ROM, DVD-RAMOperating system requirements SecurityAIX 5L Linux Linux supportCapacity on Demand, RAS, and manageability Processor Capacity Upgrade on Demand methods Way 1.65 GHz POWER5 processor cardWay 1.9 GHz POWER5 processor card with DDR1 memory slots Way 1.9 GHz POWER5 processor card with DDR2 memory slotsCapacity Upgrade on Demand for memory How to report temporary activation resources Capacity Upgrade on Demand for memory feature codesReliability, availability, and serviceability Fault avoidanceTrial Capacity on Demand First Failure Data Capture Permanent monitoringMutual surveillance Memory reliability, fault tolerance, and integrity Self-healingEnvironmental monitoring Fault masking 5 N+1 redundancyResource deallocation Dynamic or persistent deallocationServiceability Error indication and LED indicatorsConcurrent Maintenance ManageabilityAdvanced System Management Interface Service Agent Advanced System Management main menuService Update Management Assistant Service focal point3 p5 Customer-Managed Microcode Cluster CSM value points CSM V1.4 on AIX and Linux planned 4Q04IBM Redbooks Other publicationsOnline resources How to get IBM Redbooks Help from IBM68 p5-570 Technical Overview and Introduction Page IBM Eserver p5 Technical Overview Introduction

P5 570 specifications

The IBM P5 570 is a high-performance server that was designed for enterprise-scale computing, offering a blend of advanced technologies and a flexible architecture. Launched as part of IBM's Power5 server line, the P5 570 stands out for its robust processing capabilities and extensive scalability, making it a preferred choice for businesses requiring reliable and efficient computing solutions.

At the heart of the P5 570 is the IBM Power5 processor, which employs simultaneous multi-threading (SMT) technology. This allows the processor to handle two threads per core, effectively doubling the throughput for workloads ideally suited to multi-threading. The server typically features a configuration of up to 32 Power5 processors, providing an impressive compute power that supports demanding applications, ranging from databases to complex enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.

The P5 570 architecture supports a wide range of memory configurations, with a maximum memory capacity of up to 512 GB. Utilizing IBM’s proprietary Chip Memory technology, it can deliver high bandwidth and low latency, significantly enhancing performance for memory-intensive applications. Furthermore, the integrated memory controller architecture optimizes memory access, ensuring that critical workloads run smoothly.

Scalability is a key characteristic of the P5 570, with the ability to expand processing power and memory capacity as an organization’s needs grow. The server supports various operating systems, including AIX, Linux, and IBM i, which provides flexibility for diverse IT environments. This versatility ensures that companies can run their preferred applications without the need for substantial system overhauls.

In terms of storage, the P5 570 utilizes advanced RAID technology and supports a variety of disk configurations, ensuring that data integrity and availability are maintained. Coupled with built-in security features, such as the IBM Trusted Foundation, which establishes a secure boot environment, the P5 570 offers a reliable platform for mission-critical workloads.

Finally, the IBM P5 570 is designed for high availability and redundancy. Features like hot-swappable components and advanced error detection and recovery mechanisms minimize downtime, making it a dependable choice for businesses that operate around the clock. Combined with its powerful hardware and versatile software support, the IBM P5 570 remains a formidable player in the high-performance server arena.
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