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pSeries 690 User’s Guide
Contents
Main
Page
Contents
iii
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vi
Page
viii
Safety Notices
danger
ix
Caution
caution
Laser Safety Information
Laser Compliance
x
Data Integrity and Verification
xi
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About This Book
Highlighting
xiii
pSeries 690 Installation Guide
pSeries 690 Service Guide
Trademarks
xiv
Chapter 1. Introducing the Eserver pSeries 690
logically partitioned system
System Configurations
2
Partitioned System Overview
logical partitions
full system partitions
affinity partition
Partition Profiles
System Profiles
Types of Partitions
4
Reassigning Partition Resources Dynamically:
Affinity Partitions:
Full System Partition
Processor on Demand
Processor on Demand Features
Processor on Demand Activation Features
Capacity Planning
6
Processor on Demand Ordering
Electronic Service Agent and Processor on Demand
Dynamic Processor Sparing
Software Licenses and Processor on Demand
Activating Process for Processor on Demand
8
Planning Guide for Capacity Upgrade on Demand
Chapter 2. Using the Eserver pSeries 690
Hardware Management Console (HMC) Overview and Setup
checkpoints
Virtual terminal window
IBM Hardware Management Console for pSeries Installation and Operations Guide
Powering On the Processor Subsystem using the HMC
Powering Off the Processor Subsystem Using the HMC
10
Graphics Console Support
Reading the Operator Panel Display
!
Disturbance or System Attention LED
Hardware Service Functions
12
Understanding the Power-On Self-Test (POST)
POST Indicators
before
after
POST Keys
6 Key
8 Key
14
before
after
Chapter 3. Using the Service Processor
partitioned system
LPAR
Service Processor Menus
Accessing the Service Processor Menus Locally
Accessing the Service Processor Menus Remotely
16
Saving and Restoring Service Processor Settings
Menu Inactivity
General User Menu
18
Privileged User Menus
Main Menu
20
Service Processor Setup Menu
The following Service Processor Setup Menu is accessed from the Main Menu:
Chapter 3. Using the Service Processor 21
Passwords
22
active port
mirror port
24
Page
26
System Power Control Menu
28
Reboot
Restart
30
Service Mode Boot from Saved List
System Information Menu
32
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34
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36
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38
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40
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Language Selection Menu
42
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Call-In/Call-Out Setup Menu
44
Modem Configuration Menu
Serial Port Selection Menu
46
Serial Port Speed Setup Menu
Telephone Number Setup Menu
48
call-in
Call-Out Policy Setup Menu
Customer Account Setup Menu
Call-out Test Service Processor Parameters in Service Mode (Full System Partition)
50
System Power-On Methods
Page
Service Processor Reboot/Restart Recovery
Reboot
52
Restart
Boot (IPL) Speed
Page
Page
Configuring and Deconfiguring Processors or Memory
Run-Time CPU Deconfiguration (CPU Gard)
Service Processor System Monitoring - Surveillance
heartbeats
56
System Firmware Surveillance
Operating System Surveillance
Call-Out (Call-Home)
58
Console Mirroring
primary port
System Configuration
Service Processor Error Logs
60
LCD Progress Indicator Log
Chapter 3. Using the Service Processor 61
Resetting the Service Processor
62
Service Processor Operational Phases
Pre-Standby Phase
Standby Phase
Bring-Up Phase
64
Run-Time Phase
Page
Chapter 4. Using System Management Services
m
M
Select Language
68
Password Utilities
Set Privileged-Access Password
View Error Log
Page
Setup Remote IPL (Initial Program Load)
72
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74
Change SCSI Settings
Select Console
Select Boot Options
76
If Diskette is selected, the following menu is displayed:
Chapter 4. Using System Management Services 77
If Hard Drive is selected, the following menu displays:
78
Select Boot Devices
Chapter 4. Using System Management Services 79
When a device type is selected, Select Taskmenu displays, similar to the following:
80
Selecting Information displays a menu similar to the following for a hard disk.
The Set Boot Sequence option allows you to set the location of the device in the boot list.
Display Current Settings
Chapter 4. Using System Management Services 81
Restore Default Settings
Page
Chapter 5. Using the Online and Standalone Diagnostics
service mode
concurrent mode
maintenance mode
Online and Standalone Diagnostics Operating Considerations
Identifying the Terminal Type to the Diagnostics
Undefined Terminal Types
84
Resetting the Terminal
Running Online Diagnostics
Online Diagnostics Modes of Operation
Service Mode
Running Online Diagnostics in Service Mode
Concurrent Mode
Running the Online Diagnostics in Concurrent Mode
86
Maintenance Mode
AIX Documentation
TERM
Running the Online Diagnostics in Maintenance Mode
Standalone Diagnostic Operation
Performing Slow Boot
88
Partitioned System Considerations for Standalone Diagnostics
Considerations for Running Standalone Diagnostics from CD-ROM
Loading the Standalone Diagnostics from CD-ROM
Running Standalone Diagnostics from a Network Installation Management (NIM) Server
diagnostic boot has been enabled
NIM Server Configuration
ClientName
90
ClientName
AIX Installation Guide and Reference
Client Configuration and Booting Standalone Diagnostics from the NIM Server
Boot Problems
pSeries 670 Service Guide
92
Chapter 6. Introduction to Tasks and ServiceAids
Tasks
Tasks
94
Add Resource to Resource List
AIX Shell Prompt
yy
MM
HH
Backup and Restore Media
96
Certify Media
98
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chID
Change Hardware Vital Product Data
Configure Dials and LPF Keys
100
Configure ISA Adapter
Configure Reboot Policy
reboot
restart
Configure Remote Maintenance Policy
102
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Configure Ring Indicate Power-On Policy
104
Configure Scan Dump Policy
Configure Surveillance Policy
Create Customized Configuration Diskette
106
Delete Resource from Resource List
Disk Maintenance
AIX V4.3 Documentation
Disk to Disk Copy
System Management Guide: Operating System and Devices
Display/Alter Sector
Display Configuration and Resource List
108
Display Firmware Device Node Information
Display Hardware Error Report
Display Hardware Vital Product Data
Display Machine Check Error Log
Display Microcode Level
AIX Commands Reference
Display or Change Bootlist
Display or Change Diagnostic Run-Time Options
110
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Display Previous Diagnostic Results
mmddyy
112
Display Resource Attributes
resource
Display Software Product Data
Display System Environmental Sensors
token
index
token index status measured value location code
Examples
114
Display Test Patterns
Display USB Devices
Display USB Devices
Download Microcode
Download Microcode to PCI SCSI RAID Adapter
Download Microcode to Disk Drive Attached to a PCI SCSI RAID Adapter
chID
116
Download Microcode to a Fiber Channel Adapter
Download Microcode to DVD-RAM Attached to a PCI SCSI Adapter
Download Microcode to Disk Attached to PCI SCSI Adapter
hdiskX
download
Download Microcode to Other Devices
Fault Indicators
118
Fibre Channel RAID Service Aids
Flash SK-NET FDDI Firmware
Format Media
Hardfile Attached to SCSI Adapter (non-RAID)
120
Hardfile Attached to PCI SCSI RAID Adapter
chId
Optical Media
Diskette Format
Gather System Information
122
Generic Microcode Download
Hot Plug Task
PCI Hot Plug Manager
124
SCSI Hot Swap Manager
RAID Hot Plug Devices
Identify Indicators
126
Identify and System Attention Indicators
Local Area Network Analyzer
Log Repair Action
Periodic Diagnostics
PCI RAID Physical Disk Identify
128
pci RAID adapter
Process Supplemental Media
Run Diagnostics
Run Error Log Analysis
Run Exercisers
Exerciser Commands (CMD)
Abbreviations
130
Memory Exerciser
Tape Exerciser
Diskette Exerciser
CD-ROM Exerciser
Floating Point Exerciser
Page
SCSI Bus Analyzer
SCSD Tape Drive Service Aid
134
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Update System or Service Processor Flash
136
file_name
7135 RAIDiant Array Service Aid
Page
Command Examples
7318 Serial Communications Network Server Service Aid
Page
Chapter 7. Verifying the Hardware Operation
Step 1. Considerations Before Running This Procedure
Step 2. Loading the Online Diagnostics in Service Mode
Step 2.5 Loading the Standalone Diagnostics from CD-ROM
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Step 3. Running System Verification
Step 4. Performing Additional System Verification
Step 5. Stopping the Diagnostics
pSeries 690 Service Guide
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Chapter 8. Hardware Problem Determination
Problem Determination Using the Standalone or Online Diagnostics
Step 1. Considerations before Running This Procedure
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Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
146
Step 5
Step 6
Step 7
Step 8
Hardware Management Console for pSeries Maintenance Guide
Step 9
Step 10
Hardware Management Console for pSeries Maintenance Guide
148
Step 11
Step 12
Step 13
Step 14
Step 15
Step 16
150
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Step 4
Step 5
152
Chapter 8. Hardware Problem Determination 153
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Appendix A. Environmental Notices
Product Recycling and Disposal
Environmental Design
Acoustical Noise Emissions
156
Declared Acoustical Noise Emissions
Appendix B. Notices
Page
Appendix C. Service Processor Setup and Test
Service Processor Setup Checklist
RS/6000 and
on
off
Testing the Setup
Testing Call-In
160
Testing Call-Out
Serial Port Configuration
Page
Appendix D. Modem Configurations
Sample Modem Configuration Files
Generic Modem Configuration Files
Specific Modem Configuration Files
Configuration File Selection
164
Examples for Using the Generic Sample Modem Configuration Files
Customizing the Modem Configuration Files
must
166
IBM 7852-400 DIP Switch Settings
Xon/Xoff Modems
Ring Detection
Terminal Emulators
Recovery Procedures
168
Transfer of a Modem Session
Recovery Strategy
Prevention Strategy
170
Modem Configuration Sample Files Sample File modem_m0.cfg
Appendix D. Modem Configurations 171
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Sample File modem_m1.cfg
Appendix D. Modem Configurations 173
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Sample File modem_z.cfg
Appendix D. Modem Configurations 175
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Sample File modem_z0.cfg
Appendix D. Modem Configurations 177
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Sample File modem_f.cfg
Appendix D. Modem Configurations 179
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Sample File modem_f0.cfg
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Appendix D. Modem Configurations 183
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Sample File modem_f1.cfg
Appendix D. Modem Configurations 185
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Index
Numerics
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B
C
D
F
G
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H
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O
P
R
S
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T
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