removing (continued) LED bracket 4-4

LED power extension cable 4-9 power supply 4-3

RS/6000 components 4-1 switch interposer 4-6 switch planar 4-7

switch supervisor card 4-5 wrap interposer 4-6

removing switch from active configuration 3-9

removing switch resources

3-9

 

replacing

 

 

 

 

48 V dc circuit breaker assembly 4-9

blank interposer

4-7

 

 

fan assembly

4-2

 

 

interposer card

4-7

 

 

LED bracket

4-4

 

 

LED power extension cable

4-10

power supply

4-3

 

 

RS/6000 components 4-1

 

switch interposer

4-7

 

 

switch planar

4-8

 

 

switch supervisor card

4-6

 

wrap interposer

4-7

 

 

replacing from service position

3-11

request numbers, service

1-24

 

Requirements

 

 

 

 

ESD 3-1

 

 

 

 

resetting, clock and bootlist

3-11

restoring switch resources

3-9

 

restoring switch to active configuration 3-9RS/6000 components

removing and replacing 4-1

S

safety notices

ix

 

 

 

 

script, using css.snap 3-3

 

 

self-test, switch supervisor

3-6

service position

 

 

 

 

placing into 3-10

 

 

 

replacing from

3-11

 

 

 

service position procedures

3-10

service procedures

 

 

 

 

placing switch assembly into service position 3-10

removing switch resources

3-9

replacing a switch assembly from service

position

3-11

 

 

 

 

restoring switch resources

3-9

service position

3-10

 

 

 

verification and isolation

3-1

service request numbers

1-24

 

SP Switch2

 

 

 

 

 

LED cable

1-11

 

 

 

power assembly

1-11

 

 

 

SP Switch2 assembly high-level diagram 1-2

SP Switch2 data cables

2-11

 

SPS resources

 

 

 

 

removing

3-9

 

 

 

 

restoring

3-9

 

 

 

 

SRNs 1-24

 

 

 

 

 

static-sensitive devices 4-1 structure, css.snap file 3-4supervisor code

updating 3-8

supervisor self-test, switch 3-6supervisor verification

switch 3-7switch

removing from active configuration 3-9 restoring to active configuration 3-9

switch assembly environment MAP flowcharted 1-9

switch cables 5-6switch function MAP

flowcharted 1-17switch interposer

removing 4-6 replacing 4-7

switch pane opening 3-7 switch status 3-7

switch planar removing 4-7 replacing 4-8

switch port diagnostics 3-12

switch power MAP flowcharted 1-13

switch resources removing 3-9 restoring 3-9 switch status 3-7

switch supervisor card removing 4-5 replacing 4-6

switch supervisor code updating 3-8

switch supervisor self-test3-6 switch supervisor verification 3-7 Switch2 data cables 2-11

T

tools overview, service 3-1 trademarks A-1

U

unfencing nodes 3-10updating

switch supervisor code 3-8 user's responsibilities xvi using css.snap script 3-3

V

verification

base code 3-8 switch supervisor 3-7

verification and isolation procedures switch supervisor self-test3-6

Index X-3

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IBM RS/6000 SP manual Removing LED bracket

RS/6000 SP specifications

The IBM RS/6000 SP (Scalable Power) is a high-performance computing system that was developed in the early 1990s and has since become a significant player in the realm of supercomputing and enterprise solutions. Designed primarily for scientific, engineering, and complex data analysis tasks, the RS/6000 SP provides powerful processing capabilities, enhanced scalability, and features to support demanding applications.

One of the key characteristics of the RS/6000 SP is its modular architecture, which allows for the addition of multiple nodes. Each node is based on IBM's Power architecture, leveraging the RISC (Reduced Instruction Set Computing) design to achieve high throughput and efficiency. The system can support configurations ranging from a few nodes to hundreds, enabling organizations to scale their computational power as needed based on workload requirements.

The RS/6000 SP employs advanced interconnect technologies, most notably the SP Switch, which ensures high-speed communication between nodes. This interconnect allows for seamless data transfer, ensuring that the system can handle large datasets and complex computations without bottlenecks. The SP's ability to deliver concurrent processing capabilities makes it ideal for parallel computing tasks, including simulations, modeling, and large-scale computations.

In terms of software, the RS/6000 SP was equipped with AIX, IBM's version of the UNIX operating system, which provides a stable and secure environment for enterprise applications. Furthermore, the system supports a vast array of programming languages and tools, including Fortran, C, and C++, along with libraries and frameworks designed for high-performance computing. This compatibility allows developers to optimize their applications to fully utilize the underlying hardware.

Another notable feature of the RS/6000 SP is its extensive support for various workloads, including database management, multi-user applications, and graphical processing. The system was equipped with high-performance graphics capabilities, making it suitable for tasks that require intensive visualization, such as computer-aided design (CAD) and scientific visualization.

Overall, the IBM RS/6000 SP has solidified its role in the high-performance computing landscape, combining advanced technologies, robust scalability, and flexibility to meet the unique demands of research and enterprise environments. Its legacy continues to influence modern computing architectures, embodying IBM’s commitment to innovation and performance in the pursuit of complex problem-solving capabilities.