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First Edition (September 1999)
Thank You!
RS/6000 Team
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Contents
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Communications Statements
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
European Union (EU) Statement
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Radio Protection for Germany
Safety Notices
Laser Safety Information
Power Cables
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Environmental Notices
Product Recycling and Disposal
Battery Return Program
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About This Book
Adapter, Device, and Cable Information for Multiple Bus Systems
Diagnostics Information for Multiple Bus Systems
PCI Adapter Placement Reference
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Chapter 1. Starting the System
Thank you for selecting the RS/6000 7046 Model B50!
Before You Begin
System Unit Safety Information
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Front View
Rear View
Installing Options
whether or not the server is turned on.
Connecting the Cables
Adapter, Device, and Cable Information for Multiple Bus Systems
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Chapter 2. Using the Server
Starting the Server
Console Selection
POST Indicators
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Stopping the Server
Using the Power Switch and Indicator
Using the Operator Panel and Reset Switch
Working with System Startup Options
default boot list
service mode
custom boot list
Custom Boot List
custom boot list
Loading Diagnostics in Service Mode Boot
Booting in Service Mode from the Default Boot List
standalone
Booting in Service Mode from the Custom Boot List
online
Working with Standalone versus Online Diagnostics
Recommended Boot Options
Summary of Boot Options and Control Keys
You can press the following keys when the keyboard POST indicator appears.
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Using the Keyboards
Chapter 2. Using the Server 2-11
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Using the Mouse
Handling the Mouse Correctly
Caring for the Mouse
Cleaning the Mouse
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Loading and Unloading the 3.5-Inch Diskette
Using the CD-ROM Drive
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Performing an Emergency Eject
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Chapter 3. Using System Management Services
Graphical System Management Services
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Privileged-Access Password
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Firmware Update
Firmware Recovery
Text-Based System Management Services
Display Configuration
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MultiBoot Menu
Select Boot Devices
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Utilities
The Utilities screen enables you to select from the following system management tools.
Set Password and Unattended Start Mode
Set Power On Password:
Set Privileged-Access Password:
Hard Disk Spin Up Delay
Display Error Log
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Change SCSI ID
Update System Firmware
Firmware Recovery:
Select Console:
Select Language
Open Firmware Command Line
after the keyboard text symbol appears
Chapter 4. Installing and Removing Options
Available Options
Safety Considerations
Handling Static Sensitive Devices
Electrostatic Discharge Protection
Tools Required
Removing the Cover
whether or not the server is turned on.
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Locating Options
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Enabling and Disabling the Power-On Password
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Enabling the Privileged-Access Password
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Enabling Automatic Power-Up
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Installing Memory Modules
memory modules
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Removing Memory Modules
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Installing Adapters
PCI Adapter Placement Reference
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Removing Adapters
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Internal Drives
bays
SCSI IDs
Installing or Removing Internal Drives
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Installing an Internal Drive into an Empty Bay
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Removing an Internal Drive
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Setting the SCSI Security Jumpers
Removing the Riser Card Support Bracket
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Changing the Battery
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Completing the Installation
Connecting External Options
Chapter 5. Using the Online and Standalone Diagnostics
service mode
concurrent mode
maintenance mode
Standalone and Online Diagnostics Operating Considerations
Identifying the Terminal Type to the Diagnostics
Undefined Terminal Types
Resetting the Terminal:
Running Standalone Diagnostics
Running Online Diagnostics
Running the Diagnostics from a TTY Terminal
3164 ASCII Color Display Station Description
3151 ASCII Display Station Guide to Operations
General Attributes Always Required
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Additional Communication Attributes
The following communication attributes are for the 3151, 3161, and 3164 terminals.
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Additional Keyboard Attributes
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Additional Printer Attributes
The following printer attributes are for a printer attached to the 3151, 3161, and 3164 terminals.
Online Diagnostics Modes of Operation
Service Mode
Running the Online Diagnostics in Service Mode
Concurrent Mode
Running the Online Diagnostics in Concurrent Mode
Maintenance Mode
superuser (su)
superuser (su)
Running the Online Diagnostics in Maintenance Mode
Standalone Diagnostic Operation
Running the Standalone Diagnostics
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Chapter 6. Location Codes
Physical Location Codes
Location Code Format
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AIX Location Codes
The location code for for planars, cards, and non-SCSI devices is defined as:
non-SCSI devices/drives
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SCSI devices/drives
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Chapter 7. Using the System Verification Procedure
Step 1. Considerations before Running This Procedure
Step 2. Loading the Diagnostics
Step 3. Running System Verification
Step 4. Additional System Verification
Step 5. Stopping the Diagnostics
Chapter 8. Determining Hardware Problems
Problem Determination Using the Standalone or Online Diagnostics
Step 1. Considerations before Running This Procedure
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Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
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Step 3
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Step 5
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Chapter 9. Introducing Tasks and Service Aids
Tasks
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Add Resource to Resource List
AIX Shell Prompt
Analyze Adapter Internal Log
Backup and Restore Media
Certify Media
Change Hardware Vital Product Data
Configure Dials and LPFKeys
Configure Reboot Policy
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Configure Remote Maintenance Policy
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Configure Ring Indicate Power-On Policy
Configure Surveillance Policy
Create Customized Configuration Diskette
Delete Resource from Resource List
Disk Maintenance
Disk to Disk Copy
System Management Guide: Operating System and Devices
Display/Alter Sector
Display Configuration and Resource List
Display Firmware Device Node Information
Display Hardware Error Report
Display Hardware Vital Product Data
Display Machine Check Error Log
Display Microcode Level
Display or Change Bootlist
Display or Change Diagnostic Run Time Options
Display Previous Diagnostic Results
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Display Resource Attributes
Display Service Hints
Display Software Product Data
Display System Environmental Sensors
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Download Microcode to a PCI FC-AL Adapter
Download Microcode to Other Devices
Fibre Channel RAID Service Aids
Flash SK-NET FDDI Firmware
Format Media
Hardfile Attached to SCSI Adapter (non-RAID)
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Hardfile Attached to PCI SCSI RAID Adapter
Optical Media
Diskette Format
Generic Microcode Download
Local Area Network Analyzer
Periodic Diagnostics
PCI RAID Physical Disk Identify
Process Supplemental Media
Run Diagnostics
Run Error Log Analysis
Run Exercisers
Exerciser Commands (CMD)
Acronyms
Memory Exerciser
Save or Restore Hardware Management Policies
SCSI Bus Analyzer
SCSI Device Identification and Removal
SCSD Tape Drive Service Aid
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Spare Sector Availability
SSA Service Aids
Update Disk Based Diagnostics
Update System or Service Processor Flash
Attention:
7135 RAIDiant Array Service Aid
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7318 Serial Communications Network Server Service Aid
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Appendix A. System Records
Record the Identification Numbers
Device Records
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Table A-1. Internal and External Options
Table A-2. Drive Bays
Numerics
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