IBM RS/6000 SP 1-2

Switch Connection Types

Standard Node

Processor nodes in 9076 SP frames are attached to the switches with switch cables.

Switch-to-Switch

Connections between switches.

Switch Assembly Description

SP Switch2

Each switch chip has its own clock and all clocks communicate through the switch data

cables. Each switch provides a maximum of 16 switch-to-node ports and 16 switch-to-switch

ports.

FRUs include: Fans, circuit breaker assembly, LED bracket assembly,LED power extension

cable, switch supervisor card, switch power supplies, switch interposer cards, and the

complete planar replacement assembly.

Note: An 8-port variation of the SP Switch2 is not available.

Switch Description and Problem Determination (MAP 0590)

1-2 RS/6000 SP: SP Switch2 Service Guide

Contents

Main Page Page Page Contents iv Figures Page Tables Page Safety and environmental notices Safety notices (in English) SPSFD003 SPSFD002 SPSFD001 x Caution notices xii SPSFC016 SPSFC017 SPSFC018 Laser safety information Laser Compliance Environmental notices Product recycling and disposal Page About this book RS/6000 SP: SP Switch Service Guide RS/6000 SP: POWER3 SMP High Node Service Guide RS/6000 SP: SMP Thin and Wide Node Service Guide RS/6000 SP: 604 and 604e SMP High Node Service Guide Users responsibilities : Diagnosis Guide xvi Parallel System Support Programs for AIX How to use this book Chapter 1. Maintenance Analysis Procedures (MAPs) Switch MAPs Switch description and problem determination (MAP 0590) 1-2 Page Step 0590-001 Step 0590-002 1-4 Step 0590-003 Page Table1-1. Switch Problem Diagnostics (continued) Switch supervisor communications (MAP 0595) 1-6 Table1-2. SP Switch2 supervisor LED indications Step 0595-001 Step 0595-002 Step 0595-003 Step 0595-004 Step 0595-005 Step 0595-006 Step 0595-007 1-8 Step 0595-008 Step 0595-009 Switch environment (MAP 0600) Step 0600-001 Step 0600-002 Step 0600-003 Step 0600-004 1-10 Table1-4. Fan Failure Diagnostics Step 0600-005 Step 0600-006 Step 0600-007 Step 0600-008 1-12 Step 0600-009 Step 0600-010 Switch power (MAP 0610) Step 0610-001 Step 0610-002 Step 0610-003 Step 0610-004 Step 0610-005 1-14 Step 0610-006 Step 0610-007 Step 0610-009 Step 0610-010 Step 0610-011 Step 0610-012 Step 0610-013 Step 0610-017 Step 0610-018 1-16 Step 0610-019 Step 0610-020 Switch function (MAP 0620) Step 0620-001 Diagnosis Guide PrimaryNodename Diagnosis Guide Step 0620-002 Step 0620-003 1-18 b. Return to Step 0620-001 on page1-17. Table1-6. SP Switch2 error conditions Table1-6. SP Switch2 error conditions (continued) 1-20 <adapter_name> Parallel System Support Programs for AIX: Diagnosis Guide Table1-6. SP Switch2 error conditions (continued) Step 0620-004 1-22 Step 0620-005 Step 0620-006 Step 0620-007 Step 0620-008 Step 0620-009 Step 0620-011 1-24 Table1-8. Service Request Numbers (SRNs) for SP Switch2 adapters (continued) Step 0620-012 Table1-9. Switch Problem Priority Listing Step 0620-013 Step 0620-014 Step 0620-015 1-26 Step 0620-016 Step 0620-017 Step 0620-019 Step 0620-020 Step 0620-021 not 1-28 Chapter 2. Locations Naming standard for RS/6000 SP components Format structure Example of format structure Frame (WWW) Location diagrams of the RS/6000 SP components Front and rear views of RS/6000 SP frame Figure 2-2 shows a front view of the RS/6000 SP multi-switch frame. 2-4 Figure 2-3on page 2-5 shows a rear view of the RS/6000 SP frame locations. SP Switch Frame Locations - Front View ABC Figure 2-2. Front view of multi-switch frame locations Frame locations Frame (FRA) 2-6 Page Page Page Table2-1. External cable routing Cable routing in a multi-switch frame (F/C 2032) 2-10 Switch data cables SP Switch2 data cables Table2-2 describes the attachment locations and routing for the internal SP Switch2 data cables. Table2-2. SP Switch2 data cable chart 2-12 Chapter 3. Service procedures Personal ESD requirements Tools and files overview Table3-1. Service procedure tools 3-2 <adapter_name> Table3-2. Setup output files Using the css.snap script css.snap file structure Files collected by css.snap 3-4 Table3-4. SP Switch2 log files (continued) css.snap file package names yymmddhhmmss 3-6 Hostname Disk space handling Self-test Conditions Switch supervisor status verification using Perspectives Opening a switch pane Checking switch status Base code verification Updating the SP Switch2 supervisor code 3-8 Removing and restoring switch resources Removing an SP Switch2 from the active configuration Administration Guide RS/6000 SP: System Service Guide Restoring an SP Switch2 to the active configuration Using Perspectives to fence and unfence nodes attached to the switch Fencing nodes 3-10 not Unfencing nodes Replacing an SP Switch2 from service position Resetting the clock and bootlist after servicing a node Running diagnostics on a switch port 3-12 Chapter 4. FRU removals and replacements Handling static-sensitive devices SP Switch2 service procedures SPSFC002 4-2 Removing a fan assembly Replacing a fan assembly Removing a power supply Replacing a power supply Removing the LED bracket assembly Replacing the LED bracket assembly 4-4 Removing the switch supervisor card Replacing the switch supervisor card Removing an interposer card 4-6 Replacing an interposer card Removing the switch planar Replacing the switch planar Removing the 48 V dc circuit breaker assembly 4-8 Replacing the 48 V dc circuit breaker assembly Removing the LED power extension cable Replacing the LED power extension cable 4-10 Chapter 5. Parts catalog Page Table5-1. SP Switch2 assembly (view 1) Page Table5-2. SP Switch2 assembly (view 2) Page Table5-3. Switch cables SP Switch2 Frame (F/C 2032) FRONT 5-8 Table5-4. SP Switch2 Frame (F/C 2032) Page Table5-5. F/C 2032 frame extender SP Switch2 Frame Model 556 and F/C 2034 5-12 Table5-6. SP Switch2 Frame Model 556 and F/C 2034 Page Table5-7. Model 556 and F/C 2034 frame extender Page Notices Trademarks Electronic emissions notices Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement European Union (EU) statement A-2 United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirements Notice to customers For installations in Japan: Electromagnetic interference (EMI) statement - Taiwan Radio protection for Germany Page Index Numerics A B C D H I X-2 L M S T U V Page Readers comments Wed like to hear from you Readers Comments Wed Like to Hear from You IBMR ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ GA22-7444-03 BUSINESS REPLY MAIL