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System i and System p

Expansion unit
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Contents
Safety and environmental notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v

About this topic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix

Expansion units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
PDF file for Expansion units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Prepare to connect your expansion units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Plan where you will install the new expansion units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Identify RIO/HSL and SPCN cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Plan your cable layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Example: Topologies of RIO/HSL loops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
System unit cable options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Expansion unit cable options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Expansion unit configuration rules for RIO/HSL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Connect your expansion units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Connect the expansion unit with RIO/HSL cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Add expansion units to a new RIO/HSL loop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Add expansion units to an existing RIO/HSL loop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Examples: RIO/HSL expansion unit connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Add expansion units to a powered off or small configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Add expansion units to a large configuration without SPCN firmware update control . . . . . . . . . 14
Connect the expansion unit with SPCN cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Examples: RIO/HSL SPCN connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Connector locations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Model 515, 520, and 525 connector locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Model 9131-52A connector locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Model 550 or model 720 connector locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Model 9133-55A connector locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Model 570 connector locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Model 575 connector locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Model 590 or model 595 connector locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Model 5074 or model 5079 connector locations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Model 0588 or model 5088 connector locations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Model 9194, 5094, 5096, 5294, or 5296 connector locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Model 0595 or 5095 connector locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Model 5790, 7311-D11, or 7311-D10 connector locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Model 0595 or 7311-D20 connector locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Model 5791, 5794, or 7040-61D connector locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Verify that the new configuration is functioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Verify the RIO/HSL loops using an HMC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Verify the RIO/HSL loops without using an HMC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Verify the System Power Control Network (SPCN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Related procedures for expansion units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Before you begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Start or stop the system or logical partition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Start the system or logical partition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Start a system that is not managed by a Hardware Management Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Start the system or logical partition using the Hardware Management Console . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Stop the system or logical partition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Stop the system that is not managed by a Hardware Management Console . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Stop the system or logical partition using the Hardware Management Console . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Gain access to the model 51x and OpenPower 710 control panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Model 285, 52x, 55x, or OpenPower 720 door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Remove the door from the model 285, 52x, 55x, or OpenPower 720 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

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 Remove the door from the model 285 or 9131-52A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Install or replace the door on the model 285, 52x, 55x, or OpenPower 720 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Install the door on the model 285 or 9131-52A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Front cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Front cover for models 285, 52x, 55x, or OpenPower 720 and the 0595 expansion unit . . . . . . . . . 47
Remove the front cover from the model 285, 52x, 55x, OpenPower 720, or the 0595 expansion unit . . . . 48
Remove the front cover from the rack-mounted model 285, 52x, 55x, or OpenPower 720 and the 0595
expansion unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Remove the front cover from the stand-alone model 285, 52x, 55x, or OpenPower 720 . . . . . . . 48
Install the front cover on the model 285, 52x, 55x, OpenPower 720, or the 0595 expansion unit . . . . . 49
Install the front cover on the rack-mounted model 285, 52x, 55x, or OpenPower 720, or the 0595
expansion unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Install the front cover on the stand-alone model 285, 52x, 55x, or OpenPower 720 . . . . . . . . . 50
Front cover for the model 9116-561 or 570 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Remove the front cover from the model 9116-561 or 570 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Install the front cover on the model 9116-561 or 570 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Remove the front cover from the model 51x or 710 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Install the front cover on the model 51x or 710 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Place the model 51x or 710 in the service position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Place the model 51x or 710 in the operating position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Install a feature using the Hardware Management Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Remove a part using the Hardware Management Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Replace a part using the Hardware Management Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Identify a failing part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Identify a failing part on an AIX system or logical partition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Locate a failing part in an AIX system or logical partition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Activate the indicator light for the failing part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Identify a failing part on an i5/OS system or logical partition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Activate the failing-part indicator light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Deactivate the failing-part indicator light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Identify a failing part on a Linux system or logical partition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Locate a failing part and activate the indicator light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Locate a failing part in a Linux system or logical partition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Activate the indicator light for the failing part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Deactivate the failing-part indicator light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Identify a failing part using stand-alone eServer diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Identify a failing part using the Advanced System Management Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Verify the installed part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Verify an installed feature or replaced part on an AIX system or logical partition . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Verify the presence of an installed part on an i5/OS system or logical partition . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Verify the installed part on a Linux system or logical partition (run AIX diagnostics) . . . . . . . . . . 74
Verify an installed part using the eServer stand-alone diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Verify the presence of an installed part using Hardware Management Console (HMC) . . . . . . . . . 76
Verify the presence of an installed part using the Advanced System Management Interface . . . . . . . . 76

Appendix. Accessibility features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Electronic emission notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Class A Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Class B Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Terms and conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

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Safety and environmental notices
Safety notices may be printed throughout this guide:
v DANGER notices call attention to a situation that is potentially lethal or extremely hazardous to
people.
v CAUTION notices call attention to a situation that is potentially hazardous to people because of some
existing condition.
v Attention notices call attention to the possibility of damage to a program, device, system, or data.

World Trade safety information

Several countries require the safety information contained in product publications to be presented in their
national languages. If this requirement applies to your country, a safety information booklet is included
in the publications package shipped with the product. The booklet contains the safety information in
your national language with references to the U.S. English source. Before using a U.S. English publication
to install, operate, or service this product, you must first become familiar with the related safety
information in the booklet. You should also refer to the booklet any time you do not clearly understand
any safety information in the U.S. English publications.

Laser safety information

IBM® System i™ models and System p™ servers can use I/O cards or features that are fiber-optic based
and that utilize lasers or LEDs.

Laser compliance

All lasers are certified in the U.S. to conform to the requirements of DHHS 21 CFR Subchapter J for class
1 laser products. Outside the U.S., they are certified to be in compliance with IEC 60825 as a class 1 laser
product. Consult the label on each part for laser certification numbers and approval information.

CAUTION:
This product might contain one or more of the following devices: CD-ROM drive, DVD-ROM drive,
DVD-RAM drive, or laser module, which are Class 1 laser products. Note the following information:
v Do not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could result in exposure to
hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable parts inside the device.
v Use of the controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein
might result in hazardous radiation exposure.
(C026)

CAUTION:
Data processing environments can contain equipment transmitting on system links with laser modules
that operate at greater than Class 1 power levels. For this reason, never look into the end of an optical
fiber cable or open receptacle. (C027)

CAUTION:
This product contains a Class 1M laser. Do not view directly with optical instruments. (C028)

CAUTION:
Some laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser diode. Note the following
information: laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view directly with optical
instruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam. (C030)

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Product recycling and disposal

This unit must be recycled or discarded according to applicable local and national regulations. IBM
encourages owners of information technology (IT) equipment to responsibly recycle their equipment
when it is no longer needed. IBM offers a variety of product return programs and services in several
countries to assist equipment owners in recycling their IT products. Information on IBM product
recycling offerings can be found on IBM’s Internet site at http://www.ibm.com/ibm/environment/
products/prp.shtml.

Esta unidad debe reciclarse o desecharse de acuerdo con lo establecido en la normativa nacional o local
aplicable. IBM recomienda a los propietarios de equipos de tecnología de la información (TI) que reciclen
responsablemente sus equipos cuando éstos ya no les sean útiles. IBM dispone de una serie de programas
y servicios de devolución de productos en varios países, a fin de ayudar a los propietarios de equipos a
reciclar sus productos de TI. Se puede encontrar información sobre las ofertas de reciclado de productos
de IBM en el sitio web de IBM http://www.ibm.com/ibm/environment/products/prp.shtml.

Note: This mark applies only to countries within the European Union (EU) and Norway.

Appliances are labeled in accordance with European Directive 2002/96/EC concerning waste electrical
and electronic equipment (WEEE). The Directive determines the framework for the return and recycling
of used appliances as applicable throughout the European Union. This label is applied to various
products to indicate that the product is not to be thrown away, but rather reclaimed upon end of life per
this Directive.

In accordance with the European WEEE Directive, electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) is to be
collected separately and to be reused, recycled, or recovered at end of life. Users of EEE with the WEEE
marking per Annex IV of the WEEE Directive, as shown above, must not dispose of end of life EEE as
unsorted municipal waste, but use the collection framework available to customers for the return,
recycling, and recovery of WEEE. Customer participation is important to minimize any potential effects of
EEE on the environment and human health due to the potential presence of hazardous substances in EEE.
For proper collection and treatment, contact your local IBM representative.

Battery return program

This product may contain sealed lead acid, nickel cadmium, nickel metal hydride, lithium, or lithium ion
battery. Consult your user manual or service manual for specific battery information. The battery must be
recycled or disposed of properly. Recycling facilities may not be available in your area. For information
on disposal of batteries outside the United States, go to http://www.ibm.com/ibm/environment/
products/batteryrecycle.shtml or contact your local waste disposal facility.

In the United States, IBM has established a return process for reuse, recycling, or proper disposal of used
IBM sealed lead acid, nickel cadmium, nickel metal hydride, and other battery packs from IBM
Equipment. For information on proper disposal of these batteries, contact IBM at 1-800-426-4333. Please
have the IBM part number listed on the battery available prior to your call.

For Taiwan: Please recycle batteries.

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For the European Union:

Note: This mark applies only to countries within the European Union (EU).

Batteries or packaging for batteries are labeled in accordance with European Directive 2006/66/EC
concerning batteries and accumulators and waste batteries and accumulators. The Directive determines
the framework for the return and recycling of used batteries and accumulators as applicable throughout
the European Union. This label is applied to various batteries to indicate that the battery is not to be
thrown away, but rather reclaimed upon end of life per this Directive.

In accordance with the European Directive 2006/66/EC, batteries and accumulators are labeled to
indicate that they are to be collected separately and recycled at end of life. The label on the battery may
also include a chemical symbol for the metal concerned in the battery (Pb for lead, Hg for mercury and
Cd for cadmium). Users of batteries and accumulators must not dispose of batteries and accumulators as
unsorted municipal waste, but use the collection framework available to customers for the return,
recycling, and treatment of batteries and accumulators. Customer participation is important to minimize
any potential effects of batteries and accumulators on the environment and human health due to the
potential presence of hazardous substances. For proper collection and treatment, contact your local IBM
representative.

For California: Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate.

The foregoing notice is provided in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22, Division 4.5
Chapter 33. Best Management Practices for Perchlorate Materials. This product/part may include a
lithium manganese dioxide battery which contains a perchlorate substance.

IBM Cryptographic Coprocessor Card Return Program

The following information applies only for systems originally sold prior to July 1, 2006:

This machine may contain an optional feature, the cryptographic coprocessor card, which includes a
polyurethane material that contains mercury. Please follow local ordinances or regulations for disposal of
this card. IBM has established a return program for certain IBM Cryptographic Coprocessor Cards. More
information can be found at http://www.ibm.com/ibm/environment/products/prp.shtml.

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About this topic
The following information is for the connecting, setting up, and verifying the remote input/output (RIO)
or high-speed link (HSL) for the models 520, 285, 550, 550Q, 590, 595, 5074, 5079, 0588, 5088, 9194, 5094,
0595, 5095, 5790, 7311 D11, 7311-D10, 7311 D20

For information about the accessibility features of this product, for users who have a physical disability,
see “Accessibility features,” on page 79.

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Expansion units
This topic provides information on setting up your expansion units, including connecting your expansion
units with Remote Input/Output (High-Speed Link) (RIO/HSL) cables to your IBM eServer™ i5 and
eServer p5 models. RIO/HSL adapters enable expansion units to be attached to system units. This topic
collection refers to both the remote input/output (RIO) and high-speed link (HSL) as the RIO/HSL.

If you are installing or replacing expansion units that are attached to an IBM pSeries® 6xx server, see the
IBM eServer pSeries and AIX® Information Center. If you have an 8xx server and are installing or
replacing expansion units, see the iSeries™ Information Center.

If you are installing any of the expansion unit models 5791, 5794, or 7040-61D, this procedure should be
done using the Install/Add/Remove Hardware function of the Service Focal Point application on the
HMC. For more information, see Install a feature using the Hardware Management Console.

Note: The ability to add expansion units concurrently was introduced with the eServer iSeries 5xx
servers. This means you can add/install the expansion units with the server at firmware running state.
Active partitions do not have to be shut down. Only in the following situations must the server be shut
down (powered off) to add expansion units:
v The expansion units are being added to a IBM System p that is not managed by an HMC.
v GX adapters (I/O hub cards) must be added to accommodate the new expansion units.
v The existing RIO/HSL fabric must be redistributed across the GX adapters to accommodate the new
expansion units as determined in the planning steps for adding the expansion units.

Warning: If you plan to add expansion units concurrently and your activated firmware level is earlier
than System Release 235, Service Level 185 (SF235_185), please call your service provider for guidance. If
you plan to add expansion units concurrently and your activated firmware level is System Release 240
but the Service Level is earlier than 261 (SF240_261), you must upgrade to SF240_261 or later before
proceeding.
RIO/HSL fabric cabling changes such as moving existing expansion units to different GX adapters should
not be performed at the same time as adding new expansion units. If these two tasks must be performed,
first make cabling changes to existing expansion units with server power off. After the cabling changes
are complete, power the server up to firmware standby or running state and add the new expansion
units using this procedure.

To install the expansion units, complete the following steps:

1. Go to “Prepare to connect your expansion units” on page 2.
2. Go to “Connect your expansion units” on page 8.

The following expansion units are available:

v 5074 or 5079
v 0588 or 5088
v 9194, 5094 or 5294
v 0595 or 5095
v 5096 or 5296
v 5790, 7311-D20, or 7311-D10

PDF file for Expansion units

You can view and print a PDF file of this information.

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The PDF file is a large file and it can be difficult to open over the internet. Right-click on the following
link and save the PDF to your local drive in order to view it: iphambook.pdf .

Saving PDF files

To save a PDF on your workstation for viewing or printing:

1. Right-click the PDF link in your browser.
2. Click the option that saves the PDF locally.
3. Navigate to the directory in which you want to save the PDF.
4. Click Save.

Downloading Adobe Reader

You need Adobe Reader installed on your system to view or print these PDFs. You can download a free
copy from the Adobe Web site (www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html) .

Prepare to connect your expansion units

Use this information to plan the cable layout and to learn the configuration rules.

This topic collection provides information about connecting your expansion units with RIO/HSL (remote
I/O or high-speed link) and system power control network (SPCN) cables. This is a customer task. You
can perform this task yourself or contact a service provider for this service.

You should be familiar with the system, display, and keyboards. You should also know how to shut
down and perform a system initial program load (power on). You should also know how to shut down
system peripheral devices such as printers, monitors, and PCs.

To prepare to connect the expansion units, complete the following tasks:

1. “Plan where you will install the new expansion units.”
2. Unpack the expansion units (refer to the unpacking instructions that came with the expansion units).
3. “Identify RIO/HSL and SPCN cables.”
4. “Plan your cable layout” on page 4.
5. Return to the procedure which sent you here

Plan where you will install the new expansion units

Plan where you will install the new expansion units before you begin the installation process.

Consider several elements that include size, security, and environmental factors. Refer to the Planning
information.
Related concepts
Planning information

Identify RIO/HSL and SPCN cables

You might need to identify the RIO/HSL and SPCN cables for the expansion unit. This section includes
reference tables for these types of cables.

The system uses RIO/HSL to send an receive customer data and auxiliary control information to and
from the expansion unit and to download expansion unit firmware. The SPCN network is used to control
power to the expansion units and as a backup to the RIO/HSL for auxiliary control and firmware control.

The following expansion units do not use SPCN cables:

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v 5791
v 5794
v 7040-61D
Power is controlled by the rack bulk-power assembly (BPA) through UPIC cables.
Table 1. RIO/HSL cables
Cable feature CCIN Cable type Length Part number
1307 (copper) 1307 HSL-2 1.75 meters 00P5238
1308 (copper) 1308 HSL-2 2.5 meters 00P5239
1460 (copper) 0343 HSL 3 meters 44L0005
1461 (copper) 0361 HSL 6 meters 97H7490
1462 (copper) 0368 HSL 15 meters 97H7491
1470 (fiber optic) 1470 Fiber optic 6 meters 21P5014
1471 (fiber optic) 1471 Fiber optic 30 meters 21P5015
1472 (fiber optic) 1472 Fiber optic 100 meters 21P5016
1473 (fiber optic) 1473 Fiber optic 250 meters 21P6326
1474 (copper) 1474 HSL to HSL-2 6 meters 21P5477
1475 (copper) 1475 HSL to HSL-2 10 meters 21P5458
1481 (copper) 1481 HSL-2 1 meters 21P5454
1482 (copper) 1482 HSL-2 3.5 meters 53P2676
1483 (copper) 1483 HSL-2 10 meters 21P5456
1485 (copper) 1485 HSL-2 15 meters 21P5457
1487 (copper) 1487 HSL to HSL-2 3 meter 53P5243
3146 (copper) 3146 HSL-2 1 meter 21P5454
3147 (copper) 3147 HSL-2 3.5 meters 53P2676
3148 (copper) 3148 HSL-2 10 meters 21P5456
3156 (copper) 3156 HSL-2/RIO-g 1.75 meters 00P5238
3168 (copper) 3168 HSL-2/RIO-g 2.5 meters 00P5239
3170 (copper) 3170 HSL-2/RIO-g 8 meters
7924 (copper) 7924 HSL-2/RIO-g 0.6 meters

Table 2. SPCN cables

Cable feature CCIN Length Part number
0369 (fiber optic) 0369 100 meters 21F9415
1463 9206 2 meters 87G6235
1464 9219 6 meters 21F9469
1465 9213 15 meters 21F9358
1466 9214 30 meters 21F9359
1468 (fiber optic) 1468 250 meters 21P6325
1827 (serial to SPCN) 1827 0.14 meter 97P4299
6001 6001 2 meters 87G6235
6006 6006 3 meters 09P1251
6007 6007 15 meters 21F9358

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Table 2. SPCN cables (continued)
Cable feature CCIN Length Part number
6008 6008 6 meters 21F9469
6029 6029 30 meters 21F9359

Plan your cable layout

Learn about cable topologies, options and configuration rules.

When you decide where to place the cables, follow your site plan and keep the following items in mind:
v Avoid creating a safety hazard.
v Avoid damaging the cables.
v Avoid placing cables parallel to high-voltage lines.

Example: Topologies of RIO/HSL loops

Link redundancy is achieved by cabling the RIO/HSL in a loop. This section provides examples of
RIO/HSL loops.

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System unit cable options
Learn which RIO/HSL and InfiniBand cables are supported on which system units.

Use the following table to identify the RIO/HSL cables for the model numbers and machine types
identified.
Table 3. System unit RIO/HSL cable options
Cable 9111-520 9405-520 or 9113-550 or 9406- 9117-570 9406-570 9118-575 9119-590 9406-595
feature 9406-520 720 550 or or
9119-595 9411-1002
1307 X1 X1 X1 X
(copper)
1308 X X X X
(copper)
1460 X X X X
(copper)
1461 X X X X
(copper)
1462 X X X
(copper)
1470 (fiber X X X
optic)
1471 (fiber X X X
optic)
1472 (fiber X X X
optic)
1473 (fiber X X X
optic)
1474 X X X X
(copper)
1475 X X X X
(copper)
1481 X1 X1 X1 X
(copper)
1482 X X X X X
(copper)
1483 X X X X
(copper)

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Table 3. System unit RIO/HSL cable options (continued)
Cable 9111-520 9405-520 or 9113-550 or 9406- 9117-570 9406-570 9118-575 9119-590 9406-595
feature 9406-520 720 550 or or
9119-595 9411-1002
1485 X X X X X
(copper)
1487 X X X X
(copper)
3146 X1 X1 X X
(copper)
3147 X X X X
(copper)
3148 X X X
(copper)
3156 X1 X1 X1
(copper)
3168 X X X
(copper)
3170 X
(copper)
7924 X X X
(copper)
Notes:
1. This cable can be used only for stand-alone system units due to its length.
2. For more information about 9411-100, go to Model 9411-100 features and parts.

Expansion unit cable options

Learn which RIO/HSL cables are available for which expansion units.

Use the following table to identify the RIO/HSL cables for the expansion units identified.
Table 4. Expansion unit RIO/HSL cable options
Cable feature IXA HCA 5074, 0588, 5094, 5294, 5095, 7311-D11 7311-D20 5790
card card 5079 5088 0694, 9194 0595
1307 (copper) X X X X
1308 (copper) X X X X
1460 (copper) X X X X X X
1461 (copper) X X X X X X
1462 (copper) X X X X X X
1470 (fiber X X X X X
optic)
1471 (fiber X X X X X
optic)
1472 (fiber X X X X X
optic)
1473 (fiber X X X X X
optic)
1474 (copper) X X X X X X

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Table 4. Expansion unit RIO/HSL cable options (continued)
Cable feature IXA HCA 5074, 0588, 5094, 5294, 5095, 7311-D11 7311-D20 5790
card card 5079 5088 0694, 9194 0595
1475 (copper) X X X X X X
1481 (copper) X X X X
1482 (copper) X X X X
1483 (copper) X X X X
1485 (copper) X X X X
1832 X
1833 X
1834 X
1835 X
1836 X
1837 X
1838 X
1839 X
3146 (copper) X X
3147 (copper) X X
3148 (copper) X X
3156 (copper)
3168 (copper)

Table 5. Expansion unit InfiniBand cable options

Cable feature HCA card 7314-G30
1829 0.6M 12X X
1830 1.5M 12X X
1834 8.0M 12X X
1840 3.0M 12X X

Expansion unit configuration rules for RIO/HSL

Learn about the configuration rules for RIO/HSL.

When you set up the expansion unit, observe the configuration rules as shown in the following table.
Table 6. RIO/HSL configuration rules for expansion units
Configuration Maximum number Maximum number of Maximum Maximum
of ports loops number of number of
expansion units supported
per loop expansion units
9111-520 or 9111-285 2 1 4 4
9405-520 or 9406-520 2 1 6 6
9113-550 4 2 4 8
p5 550Q, or 720 4 2 6 12
9406-550 4 2 6 12

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Table 6. RIO/HSL configuration rules for expansion units (continued)
Configuration Maximum number Maximum number of Maximum Maximum
of ports loops number of number of
expansion units supported
per loop expansion units
9117-570 16 8
4 14

(7 with a 9411-100 (20 with a

attachment1) 9411-100
attachment)
9406-570 16 8 6 48
9118-575 2 per node 1 per node 1 1
9119-590 24 12
1 8

(7 with a 9411-100 (14 with a

attachment2) 9411-100
attachment)
9119-595 48 24
1 12

(7 with a 9411-100 (18 with a

attachment2) 9411-100
attachment)
9406-595 62 31 6 96
Notes:
1. A model 9117-570 with a 9411-100 attachment cannot be mixed on the same loop as a 7040-61D, 7311-D10,
7311-D11, or 7311-D20 expansion unit.
2. A model 9119-590 or 9119-595 with a 9411-100 attachment cannot be mixed on the same loop as a 5791, 5794, or
7040-61D expansion unit.

Connect your expansion units

Follow these instructions to verify readiness to add the expansion units and choose the correct procedure
for adding the expansion units.
1. You can install the expansion units with the system unit power on or off. In some cases, system unit
power must be off. Go to “Expansion units” on page 1 for more information about when system unit
power must be off.
a. If you are installing a new system unit and expansion units, and were directed here from the
Cabling your server procedure, go to “Add expansion units to a powered off or small
configuration” on page 13.
b. If you must power off the system to add the expansion units, or you are choosing to add the
expansion units with the system power off and the system unit is not currently powered off,
power it off now. Go to “Stop the system or logical partition” on page 41. After you have powered
off your system unit, continue with “Add expansion units to a powered off or small
configuration” on page 13 to complete this procedure.
c. If you are installing the expansion units in a new or existing RIO/HSL loop with the system unit
power on, go to step 2 on page 9.

Important: When adding multiple expansion units to an existing loop, it is required that the units
be adjacent to each other so the existing loop is broken at only one spot.

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 Tip: If multiple expansion units are to be added with the system power on, it’s recommended to
work with one RIO loop at a time. For example, if the plan is to add 3 expansion units to loop X
and 2 to loop Y, follow the complete procedure to simultaneously add the 3 units to loop X. When
the first procedure has been completed, then follow the procedure to complete the simultaneous
add of the 2 units to loop Y. It is not necessary to do one expansion unit at a time.
2. Verify the existing RIO/HSL configuration.
If there are problems with the RIO/HSL loops discovered in this step, they must be corrected before
continuing with the expansion unit add procedure. Follow the appropriate step below to determine if
there are problems with the RIO/HSL loops.
If your system is not HMC managed, refer to “Verify the RIO/HSL loops without using an HMC” on
page 33.
If your system is HMC managed, refer to “Verify the RIO/HSL loops using an HMC” on page 32. You
may choose to use the “Save” button to overwrite the existing “Last Valid RIO/HSL Topology”. This
will allow you to compare the topology before and after the addition of the expansion units.
3. To verify the System Power Control Network (SPCN), go to “Verify the System Power Control
Network (SPCN)” on page 34. If there are problems with the SPCN discovered in this step, they must
be corrected before continuing with the expansion unit add procedure.
4. Choose the proper procedure for concurrently adding the expansion units. Depending upon the size
of your configuration and the activated firmware level of the system, the procedure to add expansion
units while the system is powered on will vary. Follow the directions below to determine the correct
procedure for your environment.
a. If the system you are adding the expansion units to will have less than ten expansion units
including the units you are adding, go to “Add expansion units to a powered off or small
configuration” on page 13 to complete the procedure. Expansion units in a frame with a Bulk
Power Assembly should not be included when determining whether the system will have less
than ten expansions units. Examples of expansion units that reside in a frame with Bulk Power
Assembly are features 5791, 5794, and 7040-61D.
b. If the system to which you are adding the expansion units will have ten or more expansion units,
including the units you are adding, the procedure to use depends upon the activated firmware
level of your system. Determine the activated firmware level of the system by looking at the upper
right corner of the ASMI screen. See Managing the Advanced System Management Interface
(ASMI) for information about using ASMI.
c. If your activated firmware level is earlier than System Release 235, Service Level 185 (SF235_185),
go to “Add expansion units to a large configuration without SPCN firmware update control” on
page 14 to complete the procedure. This procedure involves waiting for the completion of the
SPCN firmware updates, which may significantly increase the amount of time required for the
procedure to be completed. For example, firmware updates on a system with more than 20
expansion units can take more than four hours to complete. Upgrading your system firmware
level to SF235_185 or later may significantly decrease the amount of time required to complete the
procedure as described in step 4d.
d. If the activated firmware level is at least System Release 235, Service Level 185 (SF235_185) and
the system is managed by an HMC, you may choose to contact your Service Provider to complete
the procedure Add expansion units to a large configuration with SPCN firmware update control. If
you prefer not to contact your Service Provider, you may go to “Add expansion units to a large
configuration without SPCN firmware update control” on page 14 to complete the procedure. The
procedure Add expansion units to a large configuration with SPCN firmware update control
requires an on-site service provider, but may be significantly faster than the alternative procedures
because it does not require waiting for SPCN firmware updates to complete. This may be
important if your maintenance window is short such as in the case in which you are migrating
expansion units from one system to another and cannot afford a long duration without access to
the data on the expansion units.

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Connect the expansion unit with RIO/HSL cables
Connect the expansion unit with RIO/HSL cables in a new loop, or connect the expansion unit with
RIO/HSL cables in an existing loop.

Review the “Examples: RIO/HSL expansion unit connections” on page 11 and then return here.

Add expansion units to a new RIO/HSL loop

Follow these instructions to add expansion units to a new RIO/HSL loop.

Unused RIO/HSL connectors might be covered with metal clips. Remove the clips before you install the
RIO/HSL cables.
1. On the system unit to which you are going to connect the new RIO/HSL , identify connectors 0 and 1
of the RIO/HSL connector pair that you are going to use.
2. Find the RIO/HSL cables that were included with the expansion units.
3. Connect a RIO/HSL cable to connector 0 on an expansion unit.
4. Connect another RIO/HSL cable to connector 1 on the expansion unit.
5. If there is another expansion unit to add, do the following:
a. Connect the other end of the cable from connector 1 on the expansion unit just added to connector
0 on the next expansion unit.
b. Connect another cable to connector 1 on the expansion unit from step 5a.
c. Repeat step 5 for each additional expansion unit.
6. Connect the other end of the cable from connector 0 on the first expansion unit added to connector 0
on your system unit.
7. Connect the other end of the cable from connector 1 on the last expansion unit added to connector 1
on your system unit.
8. Return to the procedure which sent you here.

Add expansion units to an existing RIO/HSL loop

Follow these steps to add expansion units to an existing RIO/HSL loop.

Unused RIO/HSL connectors might be covered with metal clips. Remove the clips before you install the
RIO/HSL cables.

Before continuing this procedure, review “Examples: RIO/HSL expansion unit connections” on page 11.
1. Identify the RIO/HSL loop to which you want to add the expansion units.
2. Identify connectors 0 and 1 of the RIO/HSL connector pair on the system unit that are associated
with the loop identified in step 1.
3. Find the RIO/HSL cables that were included with the expansion units.
4. To add the expansion units to the beginning of the loop, go to 5. To add the expansion units to the
middle of the loop, go to 6 on page 11. To add the expansion units to the end of the loop, go to 7 on
page 11.
5. To add the expansion units to the beginning of the loop, complete the following steps:
a. Move the RIO/HSL cable from connector 0 on the first expansion unit on the loop (the one
connected to connector 0 on the system unit) to connector 0 on the new expansion unit.
b. Connect another RIO/HSL cable to connector 1 on the new expansion unit.
c. If there is another expansion unit to add, do the following:
1) Connect the other end of the cable from connector 1 on the expansion unit just added to
connector 0 on the next expansion unit.
2) Connect another cable to connector 1 on the expansion unit from step 5c1.
3) Repeat step 5c for each additional expansion unit.

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 d. Connect the other end of the cable from connector 1 on the last expansion unit added to connector
0 on the expansion unit that was disconnected in step 5a on page 10.
6. To add the expansion units to the middle of the loop, complete the following steps:
a. Move the RIO/HSL cable from connector 0 on the existing expansion unit that follows the location
of the new expansion unit to connector 0 on the new expansion unit.
b. Connect another RIO/HSL cable to connector 1 on the new expansion unit.
c. If there is another expansion unit to add, do the following:
1) Connect the other end of the cable from connector 1 on the expansion unit just added to
connector 0 on the next expansion unit.
2) Connect another cable to connector 1 on the expansion unit from step 6c1.
3) Repeat step 6c for each additional expansion unit.
d. Connect the other end of the cable from connector 1 on the last expansion unit added to connector
0 on the expansion unit that was disconnected in step 6a.
7. To add the expansion units to the end of the loop, complete the following steps:
a. Move the RIO/HSL cable from connector 1 on the system unit to connector 0 on the new
expansion unit.
b. Connect another RIO/HSL cable to connector 1 on the new expansion unit.
c. If there is another expansion unit to add, do the following:
1) Connect the other end of the cable from connector 1 on the expansion unit just added to
connector 0 on the next expansion unit.
2) Connect another cable to connector 1 on the new expansion unit from step 7a.
3) Repeat step 7c for each additional expansion unit.
d. Connect the other end of the cable from connector 1 on the last expansion unit added to connector
1 on the system unit.
8. Return to the procedure which sent you here.

Examples: RIO/HSL expansion unit connections

See examples of possible RIO/HSL connections.

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Add expansion units to a powered off or small configuration
Use the procedures in this section to add expansion units to a running system with less than ten
expansion units (including those being added) or a system that is powered off.
1. Remove or open the back of the system unit.
2. Find the connector locations. If you need help finding the connectors on your expansion units or
system unit, see “Connector locations” on page 18.
3. Go to “Connect the expansion unit with RIO/HSL cables” on page 10.
4. Go to “Connect the expansion unit with SPCN cables” on page 15.
5. If you are installing a new server with the expansion units, return to Cabling your server. If not, go
to the next step.
6. If you installed the expansion units with the system powered on, go to step 7. If you installed the
expansion units with the system unit power off, go to step 8.
7. Verify that each of the expansion units is powered on. For each one that is not powered on, plug it
in, and if it has a power switch, verify that it is in the on position. The expansion units will power
on automatically. After the expansion units that you have installed are powered on and you have
waited ten minutes for the hardware initialization to complete, go to step 9.

Note: The power cable should be plugged into the power source prior to connecting it at the power
supply of the expansion unit.

Tip: For each expansion unit, wait for the green power indicator to light on the control panel of the
expansion unit that just powered on. This may take between one and ten minutes. During this time,
the yellow attention indicator may be lit on the control panel of the expansion unit that just powered
on. After the green power indicators are lit on the control panels of all of the expansion units that
were just powered on, wait ten additional minutes for hardware initialization to complete before
proceeding to step 9.
8. Go to Start the system or logical partition.
9. Go to “Verify the System Power Control Network (SPCN)” on page 34. When following these
instructions, consider that the following errors logs are expected depending upon various factors in
the system configuration and procedure.
v 1000 9135 informational or permanent log due to an open SPCN loop.
v 1000 9139 informational log for SPCN closed loop in System Release SF240 or later.
10. Go to “Verify that the new configuration is functioning” on page 31. When following these
instructions, consider that the following errors logs are expected depending upon various factors in
the system configuration and procedure.

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 v B700 6907 information logs for each new expansion unit being added which has existing VPD
from a system which the expansion unit was previously attached to.
v B700 6985 informational logs before and after the B700 6907 information logs as well as B700 6984
informational logs to indicate a broken HSL loop.
11. If the system is partitioned, you can now assign the new hardware to a partition. For more
information about AIX or i5/OS® partitions, refer to Dynamically managing physical I/O devices
and slots. For more information about Linux® partitions, refer to Dynamically managing physical
I/O devices and slots on Linux.

Add expansion units to a large configuration without SPCN firmware

update control
Use the procedures in this section to add expansion units to a running system with ten or more
expansion units, including those being added, without SPCN firmware update control.
1. Remove or open the back of the system unit.
2. Find the connector locations. If you need help finding the connectors on your expansion units or
system unit, see “Connector locations” on page 18.
3. Go to “Connect the expansion unit with SPCN cables” on page 15.
4. The power cable should be plugged into the power source prior to connecting it at the power supply
of the expansion unit. Connect the power (AC) cables to the expansion units being added. If the
expansion units have power switches, verify that the power switches are in the ‘on’ position. The
expansion units will power on automatically.

Tip: If you are adding multiple expansion units simultaneously, it is advantageous to connect the
power cords to the expansion units at as close to the same moment as possible. This will increase the
likelihood of all expansion unit SPCN firmware updates occurring simultaneously, which can
significantly reduce the duration of the overall procedure.
5. Verify that the expansion units are powered on. After the expansion units have powered on and you
have waited ten minutes for the hardware initialization to complete, go to step 6.

Tip: For each expansion unit, wait for the green power indicator to light on the control panel of the
expansion unit that just powered on. This may take between one and ten minutes. During this time,
the yellow attention indicator may be lit on the control panel of the expansion unit that just powered
on. After the green power indicators are lit on the control panels of all of the expansion units that
were just powered on, wait ten additional minutes for hardware initialization to complete before
proceeding to step 6.
6. Allow for SPCN firmware updates to complete.

Note: SPCN firmware in the expansion units that were added may need to be updated. The
firmware updates should be allowed to complete before proceeding to the next step. Note that
firmware updates can take anywhere from a few minutes to a few hours, possibly up to ten or more.
The duration of the firmware updates depends on how many expansion units are connected to the
server, how many expansion units were added, and the existing SPCN firmware on the expansion
units. There are several ways to determine that an update will occur or is already occurring.

If a string such as ‘*xx’ appears in the display area of the control panel for an expansion unit that
was added, an SPCN firmware update is needed in this expansion unit and will begin automatically.
‘*xx’ represents the rack address of the expansion unit and may be something like ‘*06’. If multiple
expansion units were added simultaneously, and a firmware update is actually occurring on one or
more of the expansion units, the firmware update on an expansion unit that has ‘*xx’ in the display
area of the control panel may not begin until the update of the other expansion units completes.
Note that there may be other information in the display area of the control panel along with the ‘*xx’
string, such as the type, model, and serial of the system to which the expansion unit is attached.

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 If a string such as ‘1xxx00AA’ or ‘00AA’ appears in the display area of the control panel for an
expansion unit that was added, a firmware update is in progress. The ‘xxx’ in the string ‘1xxx00AA’
represents the rack address of the expansion unit. If multiple expansion units were added
simultaneously, this string may appear in one or more of the expansion units as the firmware update
can occur in parallel.

The presence of a 10009107 or 1000910A SRC in the ASMI Error/Event Logs or i5/OS Product
Activity Log indicates a firmware update was initiated. If multiple expansion units were added,
there will be one SRC for each expansion unit to which a firmware update was initiated. There
should be one SRC for each expansion unit that has a ‘1xxx00AA’ or ‘00AA’ in the display area of
the control panel. A 100091DE SRC logged against one of the new expansion units indicates that the
update associated with the previously logged 1000910A SRC against the same expansion unit has
completed. A 100091DD SRC indicates that the update associated with one or more previously
logged 10009107 SRCs has completed. There is not a 100091DD SRC for each 10009107 SRC, but
rather a single 100091DD SRC for a group of 10009107 SRCS that were logged at or near the same
time.

If the display area of the control panel of an expansion unit which was added shows the type,
model, and serial of the expansion unit and the type, model, and serial of the server to which the
expansion unit is attached, and nothing else, either an SPCN firmware update is not needed or it has
completed.
7. Wait for all SPCN firmware updates to the expansion units that were added to complete as described
in the previous step. All of the new expansion units should display the expansion unit type, model,
serial and server type, model, serial in the display area of the control panel as described above.
8. Go to “Verify the System Power Control Network (SPCN)” on page 34. When following these
instructions, consider that the following errors logs are expected depending upon various factors in
the system configuration and procedure.
v 1000 9135 informational or permanent log due to an open SPCN loop.
v 1000 9139 informational log for SPCN closed loop in System Release SF240 or later.
v 1000 9137 permanent error logs because the RIO/HSL cables are not attached.
9. Go to “Connect the expansion unit with RIO/HSL cables” on page 10.
10. After connecting the RIO/HSL cables, the resources in the new expansion units will be initialized.
Allow up to ten minutes for this to occur. After waiting for ten minutes, proceed to the next step.
11. Go to “Verify that the new configuration is functioning” on page 31. When following these
instructions, consider that the following errors logs are expected depending upon various factors in
the system configuration and procedure.
v B700 6907 information logs for each new expansion unit being added which has existing VPD
from a system which the expansion unit was previously attached to.
v B700 6985 informational logs before and after the B700 6907 information logs as well as B700 6984
informational logs to indicate a broken HSL loop.
12. If the system is partitioned, you can now assign the new hardware to a partition. For more
information about AIX or i5/OS partitions, refer to Dynamically managing physical I/O devices and
slots. For more information about Linux partitions, refer to Dynamically managing physical I/O
devices and slots on Linux.

Connect the expansion unit with SPCN cables

This section describes how to connect expansion units to system units with SPCN cables. System units
use SPCN cables to control the power to expansion units.

Review the “Examples: RIO/HSL SPCN connections” on page 17 and then return here and continue with
the instructions.

If you encounter difficulties during the procedure, contact your service provider for assistance.

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If you are installing an expansion unit in an existing SPCN loop with the system-unit power on, errors
are logged when you disconnect and reconnect cables. You can ignore these error messages.

To connect SPCN cables when there is not already an SPCN loop, go to step 1. To connect SPCN cables to
the beginning of an existing SPCN loop, go to step 2. To connect SPCN cables to the middle of an
existing SPCN loop, go to step 3.
1. To connect SPCN cables when there is not already an SPCN loop, do the following:
a. Find the SPCN cables that were included with your expansion units.
b. Connect an SPCN cable to connector 0 on your system unit.
c. Connect the other end of the SPCN cable to connector J15 on one of the new expansion units.
d. Connect another cable to connector J16 on the new expansion unit.
e. If there is another expansion unit to add, do the following:
1) Connect the other end of the cable from connector J16 on the expansion unit just added to
connector J15 on the next expansion unit.
2) Connect another cable to connector J16 on the expansion unit from step 1e1.
3) Repeat step 1e for each additional expansion unit.
f. Connect the other end of the cable from connector J16 on the last expansion unit added to
connector 1 on your system unit.
g. Return to the procedure which sent you here.
2. To connect SPCN cables to the beginning of an existing SPCN loop, do the following:
a. Find the SPCN cables that were included with your expansion units.
b. Move the SPCN cable from the J15 connector on the first expansion unit (the one connected to
connector 0 on the system unit) to the J15 connector on one of the new expansion unit.
c. Connect another SPCN cable to connector J16 on the new expansion unit.
d. If there is another expansion unit to add, do the following:
1) Connect the other end of the cable from connector J16 on the expansion unit just added to
connector J15 on the next expansion unit.
2) Connect another cable to connector J16 on the expansion unit from step 2d1.
3) Repeat step 2d for each additional expansion unit.
e. Connect the other end of the cable from connector J16 on the last expansion unit added to
connector J15 on the expansion unit that was disconnected in step 2b.
f. Return to the procedure which sent you here.
3. To connect SPCN cables to the middle of an existing SPCN loop, do the following:
a. Find the SPCN cables that were included with your expansion units.
b. Move the SPCN cable from the J15 connector on the expansion unit to follow the expansion units
which are being added to the J15 connector on the new expansion unit.
c. Connect another SPCN cable to connector J16 on one of the new expansion units.
d. If there is another expansion unit to add, do the following:
1) Connect the other end of the cable from connector J16 on the expansion unit just added to
connector J15 on the next expansion unit.
2) Connect another cable to connector J16 on the expansion unit from step 3d1.
3) Repeat step 3d for each additional expansion unit.
e. Connect the other end of the cable from connector J16 on the last expansion unit added to
connector J15 on the expansion unit that was disconnected in step 3b.
f. Return to the procedure which sent you here.

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Examples: RIO/HSL SPCN connections
See examples that show possible RIO/HSL SPCN connections.

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Connector locations
Learn about RIO/HSL and SPCN connector locations.

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Model 515, 520, and 525 connector locations
Learn about connector locations.

Figure 1. Rack-mounted model 515, 520, and 525 connector locations

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Figure 2. Stand-alone model connector locations

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Model 9131-52A connector locations
Learn about connector locations.

Figure 3. Model 9131-52A connector locations

Model 550 or model 720 connector locations

Learn about connector locations.

Figure 4. Model 550 or model 720 connector locations on rack-mounted model

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Figure 5. Model 550 or model 720 connector locations on stand-alone model

Model 9133-55A connector locations

Learn about connector locations.

Note: If your model 9133-55A has a GX adapter installed, the connectors will be available in the fifth PCI
slot (P1-C5 in the diagram) location for both rack-mounted and stand-alone models. P1-C6-T1 (the bottom
connector of the GX adapter) is port 0 and P1-C6-T2 (the top connector of the GX adapter) is port 1.

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Figure 6. Model 9133-55A connector locations on rack-mounted model

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Figure 7. Model 9133-55A connector locations on standalone model

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Model 570 connector locations
Learn about connector locations.

Figure 8. Model 570 connector locations

Model 575 connector locations

Learn about connector locations.

Figure 9. Model 575 connector locations

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Model 590 or model 595 connector locations
Learn about connector locations.

Figure 10. Model 590 or model 595 connector locations

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Model 5074 or model 5079 connector locations
Learn about connector locations.

Figure 11. Model 5074 or model 5079 connector locations

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Model 0588 or model 5088 connector locations
Learn about connector locations.

Figure 12. Model 0588 or model 5088 connector locations

Model 9194, 5094, 5096, 5294, or 5296 connector locations

Learn about connector locations.

Figure 13. Model 9194, 5094, 5096, 5294, or 5296 connector locations

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Model 0595 or 5095 connector locations
Learn about connector locations.

Figure 14. Model 0595 or 5095 connector locations on stand-alone unit

Figure 15. Model 0595 or 5095 connector locations on rack-mounted unit

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Model 5790, 7311-D11, or 7311-D10 connector locations
Learn about connector locations.

Figure 16. Model 5790, 7311-D11, or 7311-D10 connector locations

Model 0595 or 7311-D20 connector locations

Learn about connector locations.

Figure 17. Model 0595 or 7311-D20 connector locations

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Model 5791, 5794, or 7040-61D connector locations
Learn about connector locations.

Figure 18. Model 5791, 5794, or 7040-61D connector locations

Verify that the new configuration is functioning

Use the procedures in this section to verify that the new configuration functioning.

To verify the new configuration is functioning for servers that are not managed by an HMC, do the
following:
1. Go to “Verify the installed part” on page 71.
2. Go to “Verify the RIO/HSL loops without using an HMC” on page 33.
3. Return to the procedure which sent you here.

To verify the new configuration is functioning for servers that are managed by an HMC, do the
following:
1. View information about the managed system using the HMC. To view more information about the
managed system, complete the following steps:
a. From the navigation area of the HMC, expand Server and Partition.
b. Click the Server Management icon.
c. Expand the managed system with which you want to work. The contents area expands to show
the frame, which you can then expand to show information about the managed system, including
its name, its state, and the operator panel value.
2. View the properties of the managed system and verify the I/O unit by doing the following:
a. In the contents area, right-click on the managed system with which you want to work.
b. Click Properties.
c. Select the I/O tab.
d. Verify that the new expansion unit appears in the list and that the unit ID information displayed
on the panel for the I/O unit matches the label on the I/O unit.

Tip: If you check for the expansion unit and it is not displayed in the list, you must completely
exit the function and then re-enter to refresh the list.

Tip: If the new expansion units do not show up after waiting for ten minutes, check for new
serviceable events and correct any new errors.
3. If the expansion units are not displayed on the I/O panel, verify the installation by performing the
following steps:

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 a. Make sure that you powered on the expansion unit.
b. Make sure that you installed the cables correctly. See “Connect your expansion units” on page 8
for cabling information.
c. Make sure you verified the MTMS and Configuration ID of the new expansion units as described
in Setting expansion unit configuration ID and MTMS value.
d. If the expansion units still are not displayed, contact your service provider for assistance.
4. To verify the RIO/HSL, go to “Verify the RIO/HSL loops using an HMC.” If you saved the original
RIO/HSL topology before adding the expansion units, you may use this saved topology to compare
the original and modified configurations.
5. Return to the procedure which sent you here.

Verify the RIO/HSL loops using an HMC

You might need to verify that the new configuration is functioning. Use the procedures in this section to
perform this task using an HMC and the system unit power on.

Complete the following steps to verify the RIO/HSL loops using an HMC and the system unit power on:
1. If you were sent here from Powering off an expansion unit as part of a repair procedure, skip to step
3.
2. Use the HMC to verify that there are no B700 69xx errors by completing the following steps:
a. In the navigation area of the HMC, expand Management Environment.
b. Expand the management environment you are working with.
c. Expand Service Applications.
d. Select Service Focal Point.
e. In the contents area, select Manage Serviceable Events.
f. In the Manage Serviceable Events – Select Serviceable Events window, select Open for the
Serviceable Event Status, select the MTMS of the server you are working with for Reporting
MTMS, and select ALL for all other fields.
g. Click OK.
h. Scan for any B700 69xx errors.
v If there are no errors, click Cancel to exit. Go to step 3
v If there are errors, they must be corrected before continuing. If you need assistance, contact your
service provider.
3. Use the HMC to verify the existing RIO/HSL loops by completing the following steps:
a. In the navigation area of the HMC, expand Management Environment.
b. Expand the management environment you are working with.
c. Expand Service Applications.
d. Select Service Focal Point.
e. Select Service Utilities.
f. Select the server you are working with.
g. Click Selected from the toolbar at the top of the window and select View RIO Topology from the
drop down menu.
h. Verify that all of the entries of type External (ignore Internal links) have a LinkStatus of
Operational. If the LinkStatus for all of the external entries is operational, continue. If the
LinkStatus is not operational for any of the external entries, the links must be repaired before
continuing. If you need assistance, contact your service provider.

Note: If you were sent here from Powering off an expansion unit during a repair procedure, it is
possible that the LinkStatus values will not be Operational for the ports on the expansion unit
being powered off and repaired. It is not necessary to correct those failures before proceeding.

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4. Return to the procedure that sent you here.

Verify the RIO/HSL loops without using an HMC

With the system unit power on, complete the steps in this section to verify the RIO/HSL loops on a
system that is not managed by an HMC.

Restriction: This procedure must be done from a partition running i5/OS.

With the system unit power on, do the following:

1. If you were sent here from Using the control panel to set the configuration ID as part of a repair
procedure, skip to step 3.
2. Verify there are no B700 69xx errors, using the service action event log. Complete the following steps
to view the service action event log:
a. Be sure you are signed on with at least service level authority.
b. On the command line of the i5/OS session, type strsst and press Enter.

Note: If you cannot get to the System Service Tools display, use function 21 from the control
panel.
c. Type your service tools user ID and service tools password on the System Service Tools (SST) Sign
On display. Press Enter.

Note: The service tools password is case-sensitive.

d. Select Start a Service Tool from the System Service Tools (SST) display. Press Enter.
e. Select Hardware Service Manager from the Start a Service Tool display. Press Enter.
f. Select Work with Service Action Event Log from the Hardware Service Manager display. Press
Enter.
g. On the Select Timeframe display, change the From: Date and Time to the desired date and time
range. The suggested range is 30 days.
h. Search for any B700 69xx errors.
v If there are no errors, press F3 to exit and return to the Hardware Service Manager display. Go
to step 3.
v If there are errors, they must be corrected before continuing. If you need assistance, contact your
service provider.
3. Use the Hardware Service Manager to verify the existing RIO/HSL loop by completing the following
steps:
a. Type your service tools user ID and service tools password on the System Service Tools (SST) Sign
On display. Press Enter.

Note: The service tools password is case-sensitive.

b. Select Logical hardware resources from the Hardware Service Manager display. Press Enter.
c. Select High-speed link resources from the Logical Hardware Resources display. Press Enter.
d. Select Display port information for the first RIO/HSL loop. Press Enter.
e. For each row that has a connection type of External, verify that the status is Operational.
v If the status is operational, press F12 to cancel and select Display port information for the next
RIO/HSL loop.
v If all of the external RIO/HSL connections are operational, press F3 to exit and continue.
v If the status is not operational for any one of the external RIO/HSL connections, the links must
be repaired before continuing. If you need assistance, contact your service provider.

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 Note: If you were sent here from Powering off an expansion unit during a repair procedure, it is
possible that the status values will not be operational for the ports on the expansion unit being
powered off and repaired. It is not necessary to correct those failures before proceeding.
4. Return to the procedure that sent you here.

Verify the System Power Control Network (SPCN)

Use the procedures in this section to check for SPCN (System Power Control Network) errors, check for
inactive enclosures, and fix any MTMS (Machine, Type, Model, and Serial Number) problems.

To verify the new configuration is functioning for an HMC managed system, go to step 1. For a system
not managed by the HMC, go to step 2.
1. If your system is HMC managed, use the HMC to verify that there are no 1000 9xxx errors by
completing the following steps:
a. In the navigation area of the HMC, expand Management Environment.
b. Expand the management environment you are working with.
c. Expand Service Applications.
d. Select Service Focal Point.
e. In the contents area, select Manage Serviceable Events.
f. In the Manage Serviceable Events – Select Serviceable Events window, select the following:
1) Open for the Serviceable Event Status.
2) The MTMS of the server you are working with for Reporting MTMS.
3) ALL for all other fields
g. Click OK.
h. Scan for any 1000 9xxx errors, and do the following:
v If there are no errors, click Cancel to exit.
v If there are errors, they must be corrected before continuing. If you need assistance, contact your
service provider.
i. Go to step 3 on page 35.
2. If your system is not HMC managed, use the service action event log to verify that there are no 1000
9xxx errors by completing the following steps:
a. Be sure you are signed on with at least service level authority.
b. On the command line of the i5/OS session, type strsst and press Enter.

Tip: If you cannot get to the System Service Tools display, use function 21 from the control panel.
c. Type your service tools user ID and service tools password on the System Service Tools (SST) Sign
On display. Press Enter.

Tip: The service tools password is case-sensitive.

d. Select Start a Service Tool from the System Service Tools (SST) display. Press Enter.
e. Select Hardware Service Manager from the Start a Service Tool display. Press Enter.
f. Select Work with Service Action Event Log from the Hardware Service Manager display. Press
Enter.
g. On the Select Timeframe display, change the From: Date and Time to the desired date and time
range. The suggested range is 30 days.
h. Search for any 1000 9xxx errors, and do the following:
v If there are no errors, press F3 to exit and return to the Hardware Service Manager display.
v If there are errors, they must be corrected before continuing. If you need assistance, contact your
service provider.

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 i. Go to step 3.
3. Verify that none of the existing expansion units with control panels have a ‘C62E’ code on the display
area of the control panel. This indicates that the expansion unit is unable to communicate with the
system. If one or more of them do, there is a problem with the SPCN cabling. Correct the problem
before continuing.
4. To verify that there are no inactive expansion units in the SPCN, do the following:
a. Access the ASMI using an authority level of Administrator or Authorized service provider. See
Managing the Advanced System Management Interface (ASMI) for information about using ASMI.
b. In the ASMI navigation area, expand System Configuration and select Configure I/O Enclosures.
c. Verify that each row has the word Active in the Status column. If any of the I/O enclosures have a
status of Inactive, do one of the following:
1) If you have already concurrently added expansion units to the system, do not invoke Clear
inactive enclosures. Contact your service provider for assistance.
2) If you are preparing to add expansion units but have not done so yet, click the Clear inactive
enclosures button on this panel. Wait for the completion indication, then repeat steps 4b and
4c. If the problem persists, contact your service provider.
5. Correct any temporary configuration IDs and MTMS (Machine Type, Model, and Serial Numbers) for
the expansion units. If you have already concurrently added expansion units to the system, go to step
6. If you are preparing to add expansion units, but have not yet done so, go to step 7.
6. If you have already concurrently added expansion units to the system go to Setting expansion unit
configuration ID and MTMS value to verify the newly added expansion units. Then go to step 8.
7. If you are preparing to add expansion units but have not done so yet, complete the following steps
for all expansion units on the system.
a. Access the ASMI using an authority level of Administrator or Authorized service provider. Refer
to Managing the Advanced System Management Interface (ASMI) for information about using
ASMI.
b. In the ASMI navigation area, expand System Configuration and select Configure I/O Enclosures.
c. Verify that none of the values in the Location code column are of the form UTMPx.xxx.xxxxxxx
where ‘x’ may be any number 0-9 or character A-Z. If any of the expansion units have a Location
Code with the format UTMPx.xxx.xxxxxxx, refer to Setting expansion unit configuration ID and
MTMS value for instructions on how to correct it.
8. Return to the procedure which sent you here.

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Related procedures for expansion units
Locate instructions to complete some of the additional procedures you might need. These might include
removing covers and doors, starting and stopping the system, placing a system or server in the service
position, identifying a failing part, or verifying a replaced part.

Before you begin

Understand prerequisites for installing, removing, or replacing features and parts.

DANGER
When working on or around the system, observe the following precautions:

Electrical voltage and current from power, telephone, and communication cables are hazardous. To
avoid a shock hazard:
v Connect power to this unit only with the IBM provided power cord. Do not use the IBM
provided power cord for any other product.
v Do not open or service any power supply assembly.
v Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration
of this product during an electrical storm.
v The product might be equipped with multiple power cords. To remove all hazardous voltages,
disconnect all power cords.
v Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet. Ensure that the outlet
supplies proper voltage and phase rotation according to the system rating plate.
v Connect any equipment that will be attached to this product to properly wired outlets.
v When possible, use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal cables.
v Never turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire, water, or structural damage.
v Disconnect the attached power cords, telecommunications systems, networks, and modems before
you open the device covers, unless instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration
procedures.
v Connect and disconnect cables as described in the following procedures when installing, moving,
or opening covers on this product or attached devices.
To Disconnect:
1. Turn off everything (unless instructed otherwise).
2. Remove the power cords from the outlets.
3. Remove the signal cables from the connectors.
4. Remove all cables from the devices
To Connect:
1. Turn off everything (unless instructed otherwise).
2. Attach all cables to the devices.
3. Attach the signal cables to the connectors.
4. Attach the power cords to the outlets.
5. Turn on the devices.
(D005)

DANGER

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 Observe the following precautions when working on or around your IT rack system:
v Heavy equipment–personal injury or equipment damage might result if mishandled.
v Always lower the leveling pads on the rack cabinet.
v Always install stabilizer brackets on the rack cabinet.
v To avoid hazardous conditions due to uneven mechanical loading, always install the heaviest
devices in the bottom of the rack cabinet. Always install servers and optional devices starting
from the bottom of the rack cabinet.
v Rack-mounted devices are not to be used as shelves or work spaces. Do not place objects on top
of rack-mounted devices.

v Each rack cabinet might have more than one power cord. Be sure to disconnect all power cords in
the rack cabinet when directed to disconnect power during servicing.
v Connect all devices installed in a rack cabinet to power devices installed in the same rack
cabinet. Do not plug a power cord from a device installed in one rack cabinet into a power
device installed in a different rack cabinet.
v An electrical outlet that is not correctly wired could place hazardous voltage on the metal parts of
the system or the devices that attach to the system. It is the responsibility of the customer to
ensure that the outlet is correctly wired and grounded to prevent an electrical shock.

CAUTION
v Do not install a unit in a rack where the internal rack ambient temperatures will exceed the
manufacturer’s recommended ambient temperature for all your rack-mounted devices.
v Do not install a unit in a rack where the air flow is compromised. Ensure that air flow is not
blocked or reduced on any side, front, or back of a unit used for air flow through the unit.
v Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the supply circuit so that
overloading of the circuits does not compromise the supply wiring or overcurrent protection. To
provide the correct power connection to a rack, refer to the rating labels located on the
equipment in the rack to determine the total power requirement of the supply circuit.
v (For sliding drawers.) Do not pull out or install any drawer or feature if the rack stabilizer brackets
are not attached to the rack. Do not pull out more than one drawer at a time. The rack might
become unstable if you pull out more than one drawer at a time.
v (For fixed drawers.) This drawer is a fixed drawer and must not be moved for servicing unless
specified by the manufacturer. Attempting to move the drawer partially or completely out of the
rack might cause the rack to become unstable or cause the drawer to fall out of the rack.
(R001)

Before you begin a replacement or installation procedure, perform these tasks:

1. If you are installing a new feature, ensure that you have the software required to support the new
feature and determine if there are any existing PTF prerequisites.
To do this, go to the following Web site: http://www-912.ibm.com/e_dir/eServerPrereq.nsf
2. If you are performing an installation or replacement procedure that might put your data at risk,
ensure, wherever possible, that you have a current backup of your system or logical partition
(including operating systems, licensed programs, and data).
For information on backing up your system or logical partition, select from the following:
v AIX backup
v i5/OS backup

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 v Linux backup
3. Review the installation or replacement procedure for the feature or part.
4. Note the significance of color on your system.
Blue or terra-cotta on a part of the hardware indicates a touch point where you can grip the hardware
to remove it from or install it in the system, open or close a latch, and so on. Terra-cotta might also
indicate that the part can be removed and replaced with the system or logical partition power on.
5. Ensure that you have access to a medium, flat-blade screwdriver.
6. If parts are incorrect, missing, or visibly damaged, do the following:
v If you are replacing a part, contact your service provider or next level of support.
v If you are installing a feature, contact one of the following:
– Your service provider or next level of support.
– In the United States, contact the IBM Rochester Manufacturing Automated Information Line
(R–MAIL) at 1–800–300–8751.
In countries outside of the United States, use the following Web site to locate your service and
support telephone numbers:
http://www.ibm.com/planetwide
7. If you encounter difficulties during the installation, contact your service provider, your IBM reseller,
or your next level of support.
8. If you are installing new hardware in a logical partition, you need to understand and plan for the
implications of partitioning your system. For information, see Logical Partitioning, and then return to
these instructions.

Start or stop the system or logical partition

Learn how to start or stop a system or logical partition.

Start the system or logical partition

You might need to start a system or logical partition. You can use this procedure to start the system or
logical partition.

Start a system that is not managed by a Hardware Management Console

You can use the power button or the Advanced System Management Interface to start a system that is
not managed by a Hardware Management Console.

To start a system that is not managed by a Hardware Management Console (HMC), follow these steps:
1. On a rack-mounted system unit, open the front rack door, if necessary. On a stand-alone system unit,
open the front door.
2. Before you press the power button on the control panel, ensure that power is connected to the system
unit as follows:
v All system power cables are connected to a power source.
v The power-on light F, as shown in the following figure, is slowly blinking.
v The top of the display D, as shown in the following figure, shows 01 V=F.

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 Tip: The system attention light G, as shown in the previous figure, does not appear on the control
panel on the model 570.
3. Press the power button A, as shown in the previous figure, on the control panel.

Note: On the OpenPower™ 710 or model 9110-510, the power button is on the operations panel.
4. Observe the following after pressing the power button:
v The power-on light begins to blink faster.
v The system cooling fans are activated after approximately 30 seconds and begin to accelerate to
operating speed.
v Progress indicators, also referred to as checkpoints, appear on the control panel display while the
system is being started. The power-on light on the control panel stops blinking and remains on,
indicating that system power is on.

Tip: If pressing the power button does not start the system, use the following to start the system using
the Advanced System Management Interface (ASMI).
v Set up access to the ASMI. For instructions, see Accessing the ASMI.
v Start the system using the ASMI. For instructions, see Powering the system on and off.

Start the system or logical partition using the Hardware Management Console
You can use the Hardware Management Console (HMC) user interface to start the system or logical
partition after the required cables are installed and the power cables are connected to a power source.

For instructions on working with the HMC, see Managing the Hardware Management Console. For
instructions on starting a logical partition, see Activating a partition profile. For instructions on starting
the system, see Powering on the managed system.

Progress indicators, also referred to as checkpoints, appear on the control panel display while the system
is being started. The power-on light on the control panel stops blinking and remains on, indicating that
system power is on.

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Stop the system or logical partition
Learn how to stop a system or logical partition.

Attention: Using either the power-on button on the control panel or entering commands at the
Hardware Management Console (HMC) to stop the system can cause unpredictable results in the data
files. Also, the next time you start the system, it might take longer if all applications are not ended before
stopping the system.

To stop the system or logical partition, select the appropriate procedure:

Stop the system that is not managed by a Hardware Management Console

You might need to stop the system to perform another task. Use these instructions to stop the system
using the power button or Advanced System Management Interface.

The following procedure describes how to stop a system that is not managed by a Hardware
Management Console (HMC).

Prepare to stop the system

Before you stop the system, do the following:

1. If an Integrated xSeries® Adapter (IXA) is present on the system, shut it down using i5/OS options.
2. Ensure that all jobs are completed and end all applications.
3. Ensure that the operating system is stopped. Failure to do so can result in the loss of data.
4. Record the IPL type and IPL mode from the control panel display to help you return the system to
this state when the installation or replacement procedure is completed.
5. Write down the information displayed on the control panel if you are stopping your system due to an
error or to make a repair. For more information, see Collecting reference codes and system
information.

Stop the system

To stop a system, follow these steps:

1. Log in to the system as a user with the authority to run the shutdown or pwrdwnsys (Power Down
System) command.
2. At the command line, enter one of the following commands:
v If your system is running AIX, type shutdown.
v If your system is running i5/OS, type pwrdwnsys *immed.
v If your system is running Linux, type shutdown -h now.
The command stops the operating system. The system power turns off, the power-on light begins to
slowly blink, and the system goes into a standby state.
3. Set the power switches of any devices connected to the system to off.
4. Unplug any power cables that are attached to the unit from electrical outlets. Ensure that you unplug
power cables from peripheral devices, such as printers and expansion units.

Important: The system might be equipped with a second power supply. Before continuing with this
procedure, ensure that all power sources to the system have been completely disconnected.

(L003)

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or

Stop the system or logical partition using the Hardware Management Console
You can use the Hardware Management Console (HMC) user interface to stop the system or a logical
partition. For instructions on stopping the system, see Powering off the managed system.

Gain access to the model 51x and OpenPower 710 control panels
Since only part of the control panel is visible from the front of the server, you can use this procedure to
gain access to all of the control panel’s features, including the display.

Because only part of the control panel is visible from the front of the server, the following procedure
describes how to gain access to all of the control panel’s features, including the display.

To access all of the control panel’s features, complete the following steps:
1. Press inward on the spring-loaded tab A located on the right side of the control panel B so that it
pops out slightly, as shown in the following figure.

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Figure 19. Gain access to the control panels

2. Pull the control panel out, toward the front of the system, until it can be pivoted downward on its
hinge.
3. To move the control panel back into the device enclosure, lift the control panel up to align it with the
opening and push it into place until you feel the tab lock, as shown in the following figure.

Figure 20. Close the control panels

Model 285, 52x, 55x, or OpenPower 720 door

You might need to remove and replace the front door of a stand-alone model. This section includes
procedures so that you can perform this task.

Remove the door from the model 285, 52x, 55x, or OpenPower 720
You might need to remove the door to access components or perform service. Use the procedure in this
section to accomplish this task.

To remove the door from the model 285 or 9131-52A see, “Remove the door from the model 285 or
9131-52A” on page 45.

To remove the 52x, 55x, or OpenPower 720 door, do the following:

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1. Open the front door by grasping the door handle and pulling the door out and away from the system
unit as shown in the following figure.

2. To remove the door, press down on the top back edge of the door.
3. Gently swivel the top back edge of the door forward and out past the top of the system unit.
4. Lift the door up to release it from the lower retaining post.

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Remove the door from the model 285 or 9131-52A
You might need to remove the door to access components or perform service. Use the procedure in this
section to accomplish this task.

The model 285 or 9131-52A has two doors. The top door allows access to the media and the bottom
allows access to the DASD. Use the following procedure for removing both doors.
1. Open the door that you want to remove and release the tab at the center hinge point as shown in the
following figure.
a. Lift up the bottom tab at hinge A to release the top door.
b. Press down on the top tab at the hinge A to release the bottom door
2. Gently swivel the top back edge of the door forward until it releases from the system unit.

Figure 21. Removing the model 285 or 9131-52A door

Install or replace the door on the model 285, 52x, 55x, or OpenPower
720
You might need to install the door after accessing components or performing service. Use the instructions
in this section to accomplish this task.

To install the model 285 or 9131-52A with acoustic feature front door see, “Install the door on the model
285 or 9131-52A” on page 46

To install the model 52x, 55x, or OpenPower 720 front door, do the following:
1. Set the door on the lower retaining post B, as shown in the following figure.
2. Rotate the door toward the top of the system unit.
3. Press down on the lower back edge of the door, and seat the top post A into its matching slot.

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4. Close the door.

Install the door on the model 285 or 9131-52A

You might need to install the door after accessing components or performing service. Use the instructions
in this section to accomplish this task.
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The model 285 or 9131-52A has two doors. The top door covers the media bays, and the bottom door
covers the DASD bays.
1. Set the door into the retaining post A.

Figure 22. Installing the model 285 door

2. Rotate the door toward the system unit.

3. Press down on the back edge of the door, and seat the post B into its matching slot.
4. Close the door.

Front cover
You might need to remove, replace, or install covers to access components or perform service. Use the
instructions in this section to accomplish these tasks.

Front cover for models 285, 52x, 55x, or OpenPower 720 and the 0595
expansion unit
You might need to remove or replace covers to access components or perform service. Use the
instructions in this section to accomplish these tasks.

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Remove the front cover from the model 285, 52x, 55x, OpenPower 720, or the 0595
expansion unit
You might need to remove the cover to access components or perform service. Use the procedures in this
section to accomplish this task.

Remove the front cover from the rack-mounted model 285, 52x, 55x, or OpenPower 720 and the 0595
expansion unit:

You might need to remove the cover to access components or perform service. Use the procedure in this
section to accomplish this task.

To remove the rack-mounted system or expansion unit front cover, follow these steps:
1. Open the front rack door.
2. Remove the two thumbscrews A that secure the system or expansion unit B to the rack as shown in
the following figure.
3. Push both cover-release latches C in the direction of the arrows to release the cover from the system
or expansion unit.
4. Pull the cover out and away from the system or expansion unit.

Remove the front cover from the stand-alone model 285, 52x, 55x, or OpenPower 720:

You might need to remove the cover to access components or perform service. Use the procedure in this
section to accomplish this task.

To remove the stand-alone front cover, follow these steps:

1. “Remove the door from the model 285, 52x, 55x, or OpenPower 720” on page 43.

Tip: If you have a large four slot filler in the bottom drive bays you must remove the filler before
removing the front cover. You might also wish to remove any fillers in the two bottom drive bays for
easier access to the cover.

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2. Press down on the two cover-release levers.
3. Pull the top of the cover out and away from the system as shown in the following figure.

4. Gently pull the cover up and off the base, releasing the lower cover-locking tabs.

Install the front cover on the model 285, 52x, 55x, OpenPower 720, or the 0595
expansion unit
You might need to install the cover after accessing components or performing service. Use the procedures
in this section to accomplish this task.

Install the front cover on the rack-mounted model 285, 52x, 55x, or OpenPower 720, or the 0595
expansion unit:

You might need to install the cover after accessing components or performing service. Use the procedure
in this section to accomplish this task.

To install the front cover on a rack-mounted model follow these steps:

1. Position the cover on the front of the system or expansion unit so that the two thumbscrews C align
with the screw holes on the front of the system or expansion unit A, as shown in the following figure.
2. Push the cover-release latches B in the direction of the arrows to attach the cover to the front of the
system or expansion unit. The latches will hold the cover in place.

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3. Tighten the thumbscrews.
4. Close the front rack door.

Install the front cover on the stand-alone model 285, 52x, 55x, or OpenPower 720:

You might need to install the cover after accessing components or performing service. Use the procedure
in this section to accomplish this task.

To install the stand-alone model front cover, follow these steps:

1. Place the two lower cover-locking tabs into the retaining slots located on the base of the system unit
as shown in the following figure.

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2. Rotate the cover up toward the top of the system, ensuring that the aligning pins are aligned with
their matching slots located on the system.
3. Gently push the cover in until the two cover-release levers are seated in their respective slots.
4. “Install or replace the door on the model 285, 52x, 55x, or OpenPower 720” on page 45.

Front cover for the model 9116-561 or 570

You might need to remove and replace the cover to access components or perform service. Use the
procedures in this section to accomplish these tasks.

Remove the front cover from the model 9116-561 or 570

You might need to remove the cover to access components or perform service. Use the procedure in this
section to accomplish this task.

To remove the front cover follow these steps:

1. If necessary, open the front rack door.
2. Loosen the thumbscrew on the right side of the cover as shown in the following figure.

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3. Slide the cover to the right and remove it from the system unit.

Install the front cover on the model 9116-561 or 570

You might need to install the cover after accessing components or performing service. Use the procedure
in this section to accomplish this task.

To install the front cover follow these steps:

1. Position the cover on the front of the system unit so that the tab on the left side of the cover is in the
matching slot on the left side of the system unit as shown in the following figure.

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2. Tighten the thumbscrew on the right side of the cover.
3. Close the front rack door.

Remove the front cover from the model 51x or 710

You might need to remove the cover to access components or perform service. Use the procedure in this
section to accomplish this task.

To remove the front cover, follow these steps:

1. If necessary, open the front rack door.
2. Push both cover-release latches A down to release the cover as shown in the following figure.

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3. Pivot the cover from the bottom and swing the top of the cover out.
4. Pull the bottom of the cover up and then away from the system unit. This releases the two tabs
located on the bottom of the cover.
5. Put the cover in a safe place.

Install the front cover on the model 51x or 710

You might need to install the cover after accessing components or performing service. Use the procedure
in this section to accomplish this task.

To install the front cover, follow these steps:

1. If necessary, open the front rack door.
2. Insert the two tabs A located on the bottom edge of the cover into their locking slots, located on the
system unit frame as shown in the following figure.

3. Pivot the front cover up toward the top of the system unit frame.
4. Align the tabs to the matching slots located on the front of the system unit frame.
5. Gently push the tabs into the slots until the cover seats against the front of the system unit.
6. Close the front rack door.

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Place the model 51x or 710 in the service position
You might need to place a system into the service position to perform service or gain access to internal
components. Use the instructions in this section to perform this task.

Note: Some of the figures in these procedures might not look exactly like the system unit that you have.
However, the steps to perform the task are the same.

DANGER
When working on or around the system, observe the following precautions:

Electrical voltage and current from power, telephone, and communication cables are hazardous. To
avoid a shock hazard:
v Connect power to this unit only with the IBM provided power cord. Do not use the IBM
provided power cord for any other product.
v Do not open or service any power supply assembly.
v Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration
of this product during an electrical storm.
v The product might be equipped with multiple power cords. To remove all hazardous voltages,
disconnect all power cords.
v Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet. Ensure that the outlet
supplies proper voltage and phase rotation according to the system rating plate.
v Connect any equipment that will be attached to this product to properly wired outlets.
v When possible, use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal cables.
v Never turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire, water, or structural damage.
v Disconnect the attached power cords, telecommunications systems, networks, and modems before
you open the device covers, unless instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration
procedures.
v Connect and disconnect cables as described in the following procedures when installing, moving,
or opening covers on this product or attached devices.
To Disconnect:
1. Turn off everything (unless instructed otherwise).
2. Remove the power cords from the outlets.
3. Remove the signal cables from the connectors.
4. Remove all cables from the devices
To Connect:
1. Turn off everything (unless instructed otherwise).
2. Attach all cables to the devices.
3. Attach the signal cables to the connectors.
4. Attach the power cords to the outlets.
5. Turn on the devices.
(D005)

DANGER

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 Observe the following precautions when working on or around your IT rack system:
v Heavy equipment–personal injury or equipment damage might result if mishandled.
v Always lower the leveling pads on the rack cabinet.
v Always install stabilizer brackets on the rack cabinet.
v To avoid hazardous conditions due to uneven mechanical loading, always install the heaviest
devices in the bottom of the rack cabinet. Always install servers and optional devices starting
from the bottom of the rack cabinet.
v Rack-mounted devices are not to be used as shelves or work spaces. Do not place objects on top
of rack-mounted devices.

v Each rack cabinet might have more than one power cord. Be sure to disconnect all power cords in
the rack cabinet when directed to disconnect power during servicing.
v Connect all devices installed in a rack cabinet to power devices installed in the same rack
cabinet. Do not plug a power cord from a device installed in one rack cabinet into a power
device installed in a different rack cabinet.
v An electrical outlet that is not correctly wired could place hazardous voltage on the metal parts of
the system or the devices that attach to the system. It is the responsibility of the customer to
ensure that the outlet is correctly wired and grounded to prevent an electrical shock.

CAUTION
v Do not install a unit in a rack where the internal rack ambient temperatures will exceed the
manufacturer’s recommended ambient temperature for all your rack-mounted devices.
v Do not install a unit in a rack where the air flow is compromised. Ensure that air flow is not
blocked or reduced on any side, front, or back of a unit used for air flow through the unit.
v Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the supply circuit so that
overloading of the circuits does not compromise the supply wiring or overcurrent protection. To
provide the correct power connection to a rack, refer to the rating labels located on the
equipment in the rack to determine the total power requirement of the supply circuit.
v (For sliding drawers.) Do not pull out or install any drawer or feature if the rack stabilizer brackets
are not attached to the rack. Do not pull out more than one drawer at a time. The rack might
become unstable if you pull out more than one drawer at a time.
v (For fixed drawers.) This drawer is a fixed drawer and must not be moved for servicing unless
specified by the manufacturer. Attempting to move the drawer partially or completely out of the
rack might cause the rack to become unstable or cause the drawer to fall out of the rack.
(R001)

To place the rack-mounted system unit into the service position, follow these steps:
1. If necessary, open the front rack door.
2. Remove the two thumbscrews A that secure the system unit to the rack as shown in the following
figure.

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3. Release the rack latches B on both the left and right sides as shown in the previous figure.
4. Review the following note, and then slowly pull the system unit out from the rack until the rails are
fully extended and locked.

Note:
v If the procedure you are performing requires you to unplug cables from the back of the system
unit, do so before you pull the unit out from the rack.
v Ensure that the cables at the rear of the system unit do not catch or bind as you pull the unit out
from the rack.
v Ensure the rails are fully extended. When the rails are fully extended, the rail safety latches lock
into place. This action prevents the system unit from being pulled out too far.

Place the model 51x or 710 in the operating position

You might need to place a system into the operating position to make the system available for use. Use
the procedure in this section to perform this task.

Tip: Some of the figures in these procedures might not look exactly like the system unit that you have.
However, the steps to perform the task are the same.

To place the system unit into the operating position, follow these steps:
1. Simultaneously release the blue rail safety latches, located near the middle of each rail, and push the
system unit into the rack. Both rack latches should lock into position.

Important: Ensure that the cables at the rear of the system unit do not catch or bind as you push the
unit back into the rack.
2. Replace and tighten the two thumbscrews A that secure the system unit to the rack as shown in the
following figure.

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3. Close the front rack door.

Install a feature using the Hardware Management Console

You might need to use the Hardware Management Console to install a feature. Use the procedure in this
section to perform this task.
1. In the navigation area, expand Management Environment.
2. Expand the managed system into which you are installing a feature.
3. Expand Service Applications.
4. Select Service Focal Point.
5. In the contents area, select Install/Add/Remove Hardware.
6. In the Install/Add/Remove Hardware window, highlight system or unit into which you are installing
a feature.
7. Click Selected.
8. From the Selected menu, select Add FRU.
9. In the Enclosure type field, select the system or expansion unit into which you are installing a
feature.
10. In the FRU types for selected enclosure, select the feature you are installing.
11. Click Next.
12. Follow the instructions to install the feature.

Note: The HMC might open the information center instructions for installing the feature. If so,
follow these instructions to install the feature.

Remove a part using the Hardware Management Console

You might need to use the Hardware Management Console to facilitate removing a part from your
managed system. Use the procedure in this section to accomplish this task.

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To use the Hardware Management Console user interface to remove a part in a system or expansion unit
that is managed by a Hardware Management Console (HMC), follow these steps:
1. In the navigation area, expand the Management Environment.
2. Expand the managed system in which you are replacing a part.
3. Expand Service Applications.
4. Select Service Focal Point.
5. In the contents area, select Install/Add/Remove Hardware.
6. In the Install/Add/Remove Hardware window, click System Processor.
7. From the Selected menu, select Remove FRU.
8. In the Installed enclosure types field, select the system or expansion unit from which you are
removing a part.
9. In the Available FRU types for selected enclosure, select the part you are removing.
10. Click Next.
11. Follow the instructions to remove the part.

Note: The HMC might open the information center instructions for removing the part. If so, follow
these instructions to remove the part.

Replace a part using the Hardware Management Console

You might need to use the Hardware Management Console to replace a part in your managed system.
Use the procedure in this section to accomplish this task.

To use the Hardware Management Console user interface to replace a part in a system or expansion unit
that is managed by a Hardware Management Console (HMC), follow these steps:
1. In the navigation area, expand the Management Environment.
2. Expand the managed system in which you are replacing a part.
3. Expand Service Applications.
4. Select Service Focal Point.
5. In the contents area, select Repair Serviceable Event.
6. Select the system and click OK.
7. In the window, click the problem number for the part you want to replace.
8. Follow the instructions to replace the part.

Note: The HMC might open the information center instructions for replacing the part. If so, follow
these instructions to replace the part.

Identify a failing part

Use the instructions in this section to learn how to locate and identify a failing part on your system or
expansion unit using the appropriate method for your system.

Identify a failing part on a model 7047-185 or 7037-A50

You might need to use the light path diagnostics to help locate or identify a failing part. Use the
procedure in this section to accomplish this task.

Light path diagnostics provide a path that you can follow to help you identify the source of an error. The
server must be connected to a power source for the light-emitting diodes (LED) inside the server to be lit;
the server does not have to be turned on for the LEDs to be lit.

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The server is designed so that LEDs remain lit when the server is connected to an ac power source but is
not turned on, provided that the power supply is operating correctly. This feature helps you to isolate the
problem when the operating system is shut down.

Many errors are first indicated by a lit information LED or system-error LED on the operator information
panel on the front of the server. If one or both of these LEDs are lit, one or more LEDs elsewhere in the
server might also be lit and can direct you to the source of the error.

To identify a failing part follow these steps:

1. If this is a rack mounted server, “Place the rack-mounted model 7047-185 or 7037-A50 in the service
position or operating position” on page 61.
2. “Remove and replace the model 7047-185 or 7037-A50 side cover” on page 65.
3. Find the light-path diagnostic card on top of the fan attached to the disk drive cage. Use the following
figure and table to identify each light on the card.

Figure 23. Light path diagnostic card indicator LED layout

Table 7. Fault-indicator LEDs

1 Power supply fault-indicator 7 Front fan fault-indicator LED
LED
2 Voltage-regulator module 8 Battery fault-indicator LED
fault-indicator LED
3 Disk-drive bay fan 9 PCI adapter fault-indicator LED
fault-indicator LED
4 Optical-media bay 10 Thermal fault-indicator LED
fault-indicator LEDs
5 Disk-drive bay 11 Rear fan fault-indicator LED
fault-indicator LEDs
6 System backplane 12 Memory fault-indicator LED
fault-indicator LED

4. Refer to the service label on your system or the following figure to locate an LED on the system
backplane for replaceable parts.

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Figure 24. System backplane indicator LED layout

Place the rack-mounted model 7047-185 or 7037-A50 in the service position or

operating position
You might need to place a system or expansion unit into the service position or operating position to
perform service or gain access to internal components. Use the instructions in this section to perform
these tasks.

Place the rack-mounted model 7047-185 or 7037-A50 in the operating position:

You might need to place a system into the operating position to make the system available for use. Use
the procedure in this section to perform this task.

Note: Some of the figures in these procedures might not look exactly like the system unit that you have.
However, the steps to perform the task are the same.

To place the rack-mounted system unit into the operating position, follow these steps:
1. Simultaneously release the blue rail safety latches F located near the front of each rail, and push the
system or expansion unit into the rack as shown in the following figure.

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 Note: Ensure that the cables at the rear of the unit do not catch or bind as you push the unit back
into the rack.

a. Both rack latches should lock into position.

2. Replace and tighten the two thumbscrews that secure the system unit to the rack.
3. Close the front rack door.

Place the rack-mounted model 7047-185 or 7037-A50 in the service position:

You might need to place a system into the service position to perform service or gain access to internal
components. Use the instructions in this section to perform this task.

Tip: Some of the figures in these procedures might not look exactly like the system unit that you have.
However, the steps to perform the task are the same.

To place the rack-mounted system unit into the service position, follow these steps.

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DANGER
When working on or around the system, observe the following precautions:

Electrical voltage and current from power, telephone, and communication cables are hazardous. To
avoid a shock hazard:
v Connect power to this unit only with the IBM provided power cord. Do not use the IBM
provided power cord for any other product.
v Do not open or service any power supply assembly.
v Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration
of this product during an electrical storm.
v The product might be equipped with multiple power cords. To remove all hazardous voltages,
disconnect all power cords.
v Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet. Ensure that the outlet
supplies proper voltage and phase rotation according to the system rating plate.
v Connect any equipment that will be attached to this product to properly wired outlets.
v When possible, use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal cables.
v Never turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire, water, or structural damage.
v Disconnect the attached power cords, telecommunications systems, networks, and modems before
you open the device covers, unless instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration
procedures.
v Connect and disconnect cables as described in the following procedures when installing, moving,
or opening covers on this product or attached devices.
To Disconnect:
1. Turn off everything (unless instructed otherwise).
2. Remove the power cords from the outlets.
3. Remove the signal cables from the connectors.
4. Remove all cables from the devices
To Connect:
1. Turn off everything (unless instructed otherwise).
2. Attach all cables to the devices.
3. Attach the signal cables to the connectors.
4. Attach the power cords to the outlets.
5. Turn on the devices.
(D005)

DANGER

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 Observe the following precautions when working on or around your IT rack system:
v Heavy equipment–personal injury or equipment damage might result if mishandled.
v Always lower the leveling pads on the rack cabinet.
v Always install stabilizer brackets on the rack cabinet.
v To avoid hazardous conditions due to uneven mechanical loading, always install the heaviest
devices in the bottom of the rack cabinet. Always install servers and optional devices starting
from the bottom of the rack cabinet.
v Rack-mounted devices are not to be used as shelves or work spaces. Do not place objects on top
of rack-mounted devices.

v Each rack cabinet might have more than one power cord. Be sure to disconnect all power cords in
the rack cabinet when directed to disconnect power during servicing.
v Connect all devices installed in a rack cabinet to power devices installed in the same rack
cabinet. Do not plug a power cord from a device installed in one rack cabinet into a power
device installed in a different rack cabinet.
v An electrical outlet that is not correctly wired could place hazardous voltage on the metal parts of
the system or the devices that attach to the system. It is the responsibility of the customer to
ensure that the outlet is correctly wired and grounded to prevent an electrical shock.

CAUTION
v Do not install a unit in a rack where the internal rack ambient temperatures will exceed the
manufacturer’s recommended ambient temperature for all your rack-mounted devices.
v Do not install a unit in a rack where the air flow is compromised. Ensure that air flow is not
blocked or reduced on any side, front, or back of a unit used for air flow through the unit.
v Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the supply circuit so that
overloading of the circuits does not compromise the supply wiring or overcurrent protection. To
provide the correct power connection to a rack, refer to the rating labels located on the
equipment in the rack to determine the total power requirement of the supply circuit.
v (For sliding drawers.) Do not pull out or install any drawer or feature if the rack stabilizer brackets
are not attached to the rack. Do not pull out more than one drawer at a time. The rack might
become unstable if you pull out more than one drawer at a time.
v (For fixed drawers.) This drawer is a fixed drawer and must not be moved for servicing unless
specified by the manufacturer. Attempting to move the drawer partially or completely out of the
rack might cause the rack to become unstable or cause the drawer to fall out of the rack.
(R001)

1. If necessary, open the front rack door.

2. Release the rack latches A on both the left and right sides as shown in the following figure.
3. Review the following note, and then slowly pull the system unit B out from the rack until the rails
are fully extended and locked.

Note:
v If the procedure you are performing requires you to unplug cables from the back of the system
unit, do so before you pull the unit out from the rack.
v Ensure that the cables at the rear of the system unit do not catch or bind as you pull the unit out
from the rack.

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 v Ensure the rails are fully extended. When the rails are fully extended, the rail safety latches lock
into place. This action prevents the system unit from being pulled out too far.

Figure 25. Placing the model in the service position

Remove and replace the model 7047-185 or 7037-A50 side cover

You might need to remove the cover to access components or perform service. Use the procedure in this
section to accomplish this task.

To remove the side cover follow these steps:

1. Unlock the security lock A if it is locked, as shown in the following figure.
2. Press down on the latch B to open the cover and pull it away from the system unit.
3. Lift the panel out of the ledge on the bottom of the system unit.

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Figure 26. Removing the side cover

Replace the side cover in a model 7047-185 or 7037-A50:

You might need to replace the cover after accessing components or performing service. Use the procedure
in this section to accomplish this task.

To replace the side cover follow these steps:

1. Insert the bottom lip of the cover into the ledge on the bottom of the system unit.
2. Rotate the panel up A until the latch snaps into place B, as shown in the following figure.

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Figure 27. Replacing the service panel

3. Lock the security lock C if needed.

Identify a failing part on an AIX system or logical partition

Use the instructions in this section to learn how to locate a failing part, and then activate the indicator
light for that part on a system or logical partition running AIX.

Locate a failing part in an AIX system or logical partition

You might need to use AIX tools, before activating the indicator light, to locate a part that is failing. Use
the procedure in this section to accomplish this task.
1. Log in as root user or celogin-.
2. At the command line, type diag and press Enter.
3. From the Function Selection menu, select Task Selection and press Enter.
4. Select Display Previous Diagnostic Results and press Enter.
5. From the Display Previous Diagnostic Results display, select Display Diagnostic Log Summary. A
Display Diagnostic Log display appears. This display contains a chronological list of events.
6. Look in the T column for the most recent S entry. Select this row in the table and press Enter.
7. Choose Commit. The details of this log entry are shown.
8. Record the location information and the SRN value shown near the end of the entry.
9. Exit to the command line.

Use the location information for the failing part to activate the indicator light that identifies the failing
part. For instructions, see “Activate the indicator light for the failing part” on page 68.

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Activate the indicator light for the failing part
You might need to use the indicator light to help you physically locate a part. Use the procedure in this
section to accomplish this task.
1. Log in as root user.
2. At the command line, type diag and press Enter.
3. From the Function Selection menu, select Task Selection. Press Enter.
4. From the Task Selection menu, select Identify and Attention Indicators. Press Enter.
5. From the list of lights, select the location code for the failing part and press Enter.
6. Select Commit. This turns on the system attention and indicator light for the failing part.
7. Exit to the command line.

Identify a failing part on an i5/OS system or logical partition

You might need to activate or deactivate the indicator light using i5/OS to assist in locating a failing part.
Use the instructions in this section to accomplish these tasks.

Activate the failing-part indicator light

You might need to search the service action log for an entry that matches the time, reference code, or
resource of a problem, and then activate the indicator light for a failing part. Use the procedure in this
section to accomplish this task.
1. Signed on to an i5/OS session, with at least service level authority.
2. On the command line of the i5/OS session, type strsst and press Enter.

Note: If you cannot get to the System Service Tools display, use function 21 from the control panel.
Alternatively, if the system is managed by a Hardware Management Console (HMC), use the Service
Focal Point utilities to get to the Dedicated Service Tools (DST) display.
3. Type your service tools user ID and service tools password on the System Service Tools (SST) Sign
On display. Press Enter.

Remember: The service tools password is case-sensitive.

4. Select Start a service tool from the System Service Tools (SST) display. Press Enter.
5. Select Hardware service manager from the Start a Service Tool display. Press Enter.
6. Select Work with service action log from the Hardware Service Manager display. Press Enter.
7. On the Select Timeframe display, change the From: Date and Time field to a date and time prior to
when the problem occurred.
8. Search for an entry that matches one or more conditions of the problem:
v Reference code
v Resource
v Date and Time
v Failing item list
9. Select option 2, Display failing item information, to display the service action log entry.
10. Select option 2, Display details, to display location information for the failing part to be replaced.
The information displayed in the date and time fields is the date and time for the first occurrence of
the specific reference code for the resource displayed during the time range selected.
11. If location information is available, select option 6, indicator on, to turn on the failing part’s indicator
light.

Tip: If the failing part does not contain a physical indicator light, a higher-level indicator light will
be activated. For example, the indicator light for the backplane or unit that contains the failing part
might be lit. In this case, use the location information to locate the actual failing part.
12. Look for the enclosure indicator light to locate the enclosure that contains the failing part.

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Deactivate the failing-part indicator light
If you turned on the indicator light during a removal and replacement procedure, turn it off to complete
that procedure. Use the instructions in this section to accomplish this task.
1. Select option 7, Indicator off, to turn off the indicator light.
2. If all problems have been resolved, use the Acknowledge all errors function at the bottom of the
service action log display.
3. Close the log entry by selecting option 8, Close a new entry, on the service action log report display.

Identify a failing part on a Linux system or logical partition

Use the instructions in this section to learn how to identify a failing part using one of a number of
methods on a system or logical partition running Linux.

Locate a failing part and activate the indicator light

If the service aids have been installed on a system or logical partition running Linux, you can use the
instructions in this section to locate the failing part, and then activate the indicator light for that part.

Locate a failing part in a Linux system or logical partition:

If you do not know the location code of the failing part, use the instructions in this section to locate the
failing part.

To locate the failing part in a system or logical partition running Linux, follow these steps:
1. Log in as root user.
2. At the command line, type grep diagela /var/log/platform and press Enter.
3. Look for the most recent entry that contains a system reference code (SRC).
4. Record the location information.

Activate the indicator light for the failing part

If you know the location code of the failing part, activate the indicator light to help you locate which part
to replace. Use the procedure in this section to accomplish this task.

To activate the indicator light, follow these steps:

1. Log in as root user.
2. At the command line, type /usr/sbin/usysident -s identify -l<location code> and press Enter.
Substituting the location code of the failing unit for <location code>.
3. Look for the system attention light to identify the enclosure that contains the failing part.

Deactivate the failing-part indicator light

After you complete a removal and replacement procedure, use this task to deactivate the failing-part
indicator light.
1. Log in as root user.
2. At the command line, type /usr/sbin/usysident -s normal -l<location code> and press Enter.
Substitute the location code of the failing unit for <location code>.
3. Look for the system attention light to identify the enclosure that contains the failing part.

Identify a failing part using stand-alone eServer diagnostics

If the operating system is stopped or if you need to stop the system or logical partition to replace the
failing part, use the procedure in this section to identify a failing part.

You can use stand-alone diagnostics to identify a failing part in a Linux system, expansion unit, or logical
partition. You access these diagnostics from a CD-ROM or from the Network Installation Management
(NIM) server. This procedure describes how to use the diagnostics from a CD-ROM. For information on

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running diagnostics from the Network Installation Management (NIM) Server, see Running the
stand-alone eServer diagnostics from a Network Installation Management server.

Prerequisites:
v If this server is directly attached to another server or attached to a network, be sure communications
with the other servers are stopped.
v Ensure that no other activity is running on the logical partition. Stand-alone eServer diagnostics require
use of all of the logical partition resources. No other activity can be running on the logical partition.
v You must have access to the system console to use stand-alone eServer diagnostics.

To use stand-alone diagnostics from a CD-ROM, follow these steps:

1. Stop all jobs and applications, and then stop the operating system on the system or logical partition.
2. Remove all tapes, diskettes, and CD-ROM.
3. Turn off the system unit power.

Note: The next step starts the server or logical partition from the eServer stand-alone diagnostic
CD-ROM. If the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive is not available as the startup device on the server or
logical partition on which you are working, follow these steps:
a. Access the Advanced System Management Interface (ASMI). See Managing your server using the
Advanced System Management Interface for information on using the ASMI.
b. On the ASMI main menu, click Power/Restart Control.
c. Click Power On/Off System.
d. Select the Service mode boot from default boot list option in the AIX or Linux logical partition
mode boot list.
e. Click Save settings and power on the system. As soon as the optical drive has power, insert the
AIX diagnostic diskette.
f. Go to step 5.
4. Turn on the system unit power and insert the diagnostics CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
5. After the keyboard POST indicator displays on the firmware console and before the last POST
indicator (speaker) displays, press the 5 key on either the directly attached keyboard or the ASCII
terminal. This indicates that a service mode boot should be initiated using the default service mode
boot list.
6. Enter any requested password.
7. At the Diagnostic Operating Instructions display, press Enter.

Tip: If the Diagnostic Operating Instructions display does not appear, contact your support center for
assistance.
8. If the terminal type is requested, use the Initialize Terminal option on the Function Selection menu
to initialize the operating system.

Identify a failing part using the Advanced System Management

Interface
If the Linux operating system is running on the system or logical partition, use the procedure in this
section to identify a failing part.

To activate the indicator light for a failing part, follow these steps:
1. If the unit ID does not match the label on the system or expansion unit, update the configuration
information.
v For information on setting up the ASMI refer to Accessing the Advanced System Management
Interface.

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 v For information on using the ASMI, refer to Managing your server using the Advanced System
Management Interface
2. Turn on the failing part indicator light. For instructions, see Changing service indicators.

Verify the installed part

Use the instructions in this section to learn how to verify a newly installed or replaced part on your
system, logical partition, or expansion unit by selecting the appropriate procedure for the operating
system or console.

Verify an installed feature or replaced part on an AIX system or logical

partition
If you installed feature or replaced a part you might want to use the tools in AIX to verify that the
feature or part is recognized by the system or logical partition. Use the procedure in this section to
accomplish this task.

To verify the operation of a newly installed feature or replacement part, select the appropriate procedure:
v Verify the installed feature using AIX
v Verifying the replaced part using AIX

Verify the installed feature using AIX:

1. Log in as root user.
2. At the command line, type diag and press Enter.
3. Select Advanced Diagnostics Routines. Press Enter.
4. From the Diagnostic Mode Selection menu, select System Verification. Press Enter.
5. When the Advanced Diagnostic Selection menu appears, do one of the following:
v To test a single resource, select the resource that you just installed from the list of resources and
press Enter.
v To test all the resources available to the operating system, select All Resources and press Enter.
6. Select Commit, and wait until the diagnostic programs run to completion, responding to any prompts
that appear.
7. Did the diagnostics run to completion and display the message No trouble was found?
v No: If a service request number (SRN) or other reference code is displayed, suspect a loose adapter
or cable connection. You can learn more about these codes in Reference codes, , or . Review the
installation procedures to ensure that the new feature is installed correctly. If you cannot correct the
problem, collect all SRNs or any other reference code information that you see. If the system is
running in LPAR mode, note the logical partition in which you installed the feature. Contact your
service provider for assistance.
v Yes: The new device is installed correctly. Exit the diagnostic programs and return the system to
normal operations.

Verify the replacement part using AIX

To verify the operation of a newly installed feature or replacement part, follow these steps:
1. Did you replace the part using either AIX or the online diagnostics service aid’s concurrent
(hot-swap) service operation?
No: Go to step 2.
Yes: Go to step 5 on page 72.
2. Is the system powered off?

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 Yes: If the system supports slow boot, set the system to perform a slow boot. For information, see
Performing a slow boot.
No: Go to step 4.
3. Start the system and wait until the AIX operating system login prompt displays or until apparent
system activity on the operator panel or display has stopped.
Did the AIX login prompt display?
v Yes: Go to step 4
v No: If an SRN or other reference code is displayed, suspect a loose adapter or cable connection.
You can learn more about these codes in the Reference codes, , or . Review the procedures for the
part that you replaced to ensure that the new part is installed correctly. If you cannot correct the
problem, collect all SRNs or any other reference code information that you see. If the system does
not start or you have no login prompt, see: Problems with loading and starting the operating
system.
If the system is partitioned, note the logical partition in which you replaced the part. Contact your
service provider for assistance.
4. At the command prompt, type diag —a and press Enter to check for missing resources. If you see a
command prompt, go to step 5.
If the Diagnostic selection menu is shown with M appearing next to any resource, follow these
steps:
a. Select the resource and press Enter.
b. Select Commit.
c. Follow any instructions that are shown.
d. If a Do you want to review the previously displayed error? message is shown, select Yes and press
Enter.
e. If an SRN is shown, suspect a loose card or connection. If no obvious problem is shown, record
the SRN and go to AIX fast-path problem isolation.
f. If no SRN is shown, go to 5.
5. Test the part by doing the following:
a. At the command line, type diag and press Enter.
b. From the Function Selection menu, select Advanced Diagnostics Routines. Press Enter.
c. From the Diagnostic Mode Selection menu, select System Verification. Press Enter.
d. Select All Resources, or select the diagnostics for the individual part to test only the part you
replaced, and any devices that are attached to the part you replaced. Press Enter.
Did the Resource Repair Action menu appear?
No: Go to step 6.
Yes: Go to step 7.
6. Did the Testing Complete, No trouble was found message appear?
v No: There is still a problem. Contact your service provider. This ends the procedure.
v Yes: Select Log Repair Action, if not previously logged, from the Task Selection menu to update
the AIX error log. If the repair action was reseating a cable or adapter, select the resource
associated with that repair action. If the resource associated with your action is not displayed on
the Resource List, select sysplanar0. Press Enter.

Tip: This action changes the indicator light for the part from the fault state to the normal state.
Go to step 9 on page 73
7. When a test is run on a resource in system verification mode, and that resource has an entry in the
AIX error log, if the test on the resource was successful, the Resource Repair Action menu appears.
After replacing a part, you must select the resource for that part from the Resource Repair Action
menu. This updates the AIX error log to indicate that a system-detectable part has been replaced.

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 Note: On systems with a indicator light for the failing part, this changes the indicator light to the
normal state.
Follow these steps:
a. Select the resource that has been replaced from the Resource Repair Action menu. If the repair
action was reseating a cable or adapter, select the resource associated with that repair action. If
the resource associated with your action does not appear on the Resource List, select sysplanar0.
Press Enter.
b. Select Commit after you make your selections. Did another Resource Repair Action display appear?
No: If the No Trouble Found display appears, go to step 9
Yes: Go to step 8.
8. The parent or child of the resource you just replaced may also require that you run the Resource
Repair Action option on it. When a test is run on a resource in system verification mode, and that
resource has an entry in the AIX error log, if the test on the resource was successful, the Resource
Repair Action menu appears. After replacing that part, you must select the resource for that part from
the Resource Repair Action menu. This updates the AIX error log to indicate that a system-detectable
part has been replaced.

Note: This changes the indicator light for the part from the fault state to the normal state.
Follow these steps:
a. From the Resource Repair Action menu, select the parent or child of the resource that has been
replaced. If the repair action was to reseat a cable or adapter, select the resource associated with
that repair action. If the resource associated with your action does not appear on the Resource
List, select sysplanar0. Press Enter.
b. Select Commit after you make your selections.
c. If the No Trouble Found display appears, go to step 9.
9. If you changed the service processor or network settings, as instructed in previous procedures,
restore the settings to the value they had prior to servicing the system.
10. Did you do any hot-plug procedures before doing this procedure?
No: Go to step 11.
Yes: Go to step 12.
11. Start the operating system, with the system or logical partition in normal mode. Were you able to
start the operating system?
No: Contact your service provider. This ends the procedure.
Yes: Go to step 12.
12. Are the indicator lights still on?
v No. This ends the procedure.
v Yes. Turn off the lights. See one of the following for instructions:
– Identify a failing part using stand-alone eServer diagnostics
– Running the stand-alone eServer diagnostics from a Network Installation Management server
– Changing service indicators with the ASMI menus

Verify the presence of an installed part on an i5/OS system or logical

partition
If you have installed a new feature or part, verify that the system recognizes the feature or part by using
the i5/OS system service tools. Use the procedure in this section to accomplish this task.
1. Deactivate the failing item indicator light and close the service action log entry. For instructions, see
“Deactivate the failing-part indicator light” on page 69.
2. Be sure you are signed on with at least service level authority.
3. On the command line of the i5/OS session, type strsst and press Enter.

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 Note: If you cannot get to the System Service Tools display, use function 21 from the control panel.
Alternatively, if the system is managed by Hardware Management Console (HMC), use the Service
Focal Point Utilities to get to the Dedicated Service Tools (DST) display.
4. Type your service tools user ID and service tools password on the System Service Tools (SST) Sign On
display. Press Enter.

Note: The service tools password is case-sensitive.

5. Select Start a service tool from the System Service Tools (SST) display. Press Enter.
6. Select Hardware service manager from the Start a Service Tool display. Press Enter.
7. Select Logical hardware resources (buses, IOPs, controllers) from the Hardware Service Manager
display. This option allows you to display and work with logical resources. Logical hardware
resources are the functional resources of the system used by the operating system.
8. Press Enter.

When you select one of the options from the Logical Hardware Resources display, you can do the
following:
v Display logical hardware resource status
v Display or change logical hardware resource information
v Display associated packaging hardware resources

For more information on collecting information and performing specific functions using the options and
function keys from the Logical Hardware Resources display or for details on the symbols that appear
next to the Resource Description field, see the online Help information.

Verify the installed part on a Linux system or logical partition (run AIX
diagnostics)
If you have installed a new part, use the instructions in this section to learn how to verify that the system
recognizes the part.

To verify the newly installed or replaced part, choose one of the following:
v “Verify the presence of an installed part using the Advanced System Management Interface” on page
76

Verify an installed part using the eServer stand-alone diagnostics

If you have installed or replaced a part, verify that the system recognizes the new part. Use the
procedure in this section to accomplish this task.

You can use stand-alone diagnostics to verify an installed part in a Linux system, expansion unit, or
logical partition. You access these diagnostics from a CD-ROM or from the Network Installation
Management (NIM) server. This procedure describes how to use the diagnostics from a CD-ROM. For
information on running diagnostics from the Network Installation Management (NIM) server, see
Running the eServer stand-alone diagnostics from a Network Installation Management server.

Prerequisites
v If this server is directly attached to another server or attached to a network, be sure communication
with the other servers is stopped.
v eServer stand-alone diagnostics require use of all of the logical partition resources. No other activity
can be running on the logical partition.
v eServer stand-alone diagnostics require access to the system console.

To use stand-alone diagnostics, follow these steps:

1. Stop all jobs and applications and then stop the operating system on the system or logical partition.

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 2. Remove all tapes, diskettes, and CD-ROM.
3. Turn off the system unit power. The next step boots the server or logical partition from the eServer
stand-alone diagnostics CD-ROM. If the optical drive is not available as the boot device on the
server or logical partition on which you are working, follow these steps:
a. Access the ASMI. See Managing your server using the Advanced System Management Interface
for information on using the ASMI.
b. On the ASMI main menu, click on Power/Restart Control.
c. Click on Power On/Off System.
d. Select the Service mode boot from default boot list option in the AIX/Linux logical partition
mode boot drop-down menu.
e. Click on Save settings and power on. As soon as the optical drive has power, insert the eServer
standalone diagnostic CD-ROM.
f. Go to step 5.
4. Turn on the system unit power and immediately insert the diagnostics CD-ROM into the optical
drive.
5. After the keyboard POST indicator displays on the system console and before the last POST
indicator (speaker) displays, press the numeric 5 key on the system console to indicate that a service
mode boot should be initiated using the default service mode boot list.
6. Enter any requested password.
7. At the Diagnostic Operating Instructions display, press Enter.

Note: If an SRN or other reference code is displayed, suspect a loose adapter or cable connection.
Review the procedures for the part that you replaced to ensure that the new part is installed
correctly. If you cannot correct the problem, collect all SRNs or any other reference code information
that you see. If the system will not boot or you have no login prompt go to Problems with loading
and starting the operating system.

Note: If you received an SRN or any other reference code when you attempted to start the system,
you can learn more about these codes in Reference codes, , or .
8. If the terminal type is requested, you must use the Initialize Terminal option on the Function
Selection menu to initialize the operating system before you can continue.
9. From the Function Selection menu, select Advanced Diagnostics Routines. Press Enter.
10. From the Diagnostic Mode Selection menu, select System Verification. Press Enter.
11. When the Advanced Diagnostic Selection menu appears, select All Resources, or test only the part
you replaced, and any devices that are attached to the part you replaced, by selecting the diagnostics
for the individual part. Press Enter.
12. Did the Testing Complete, No trouble was found message appear?
v No: There is still a problem. Contact your service provider.
v Yes: Go to step 13.
13. If you changed the service processor or network settings, as instructed in previous procedures,
restore the settings to the value they had prior to servicing the system.
14. If the indicator lights are still on, follow these steps:
a. Select Identify and Attention Indicators from the Task Selection menu to turn off the system
attention and indicator lights. Press Enter.
b. Select Set System Attention Indicator to NORMAL and press Enter.
c. Select Set All Identify Indicators to NORMAL and press Enter.
d. Choose Commit.

Note: This changes the system attention and identify indicators from the Fault state to the Normal
state.

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 e. Exit to the command line.

Verify the presence of an installed part using Hardware Management

Console (HMC)
If you have installed or replaced a part, use the Hardware Management Console (HMC) to update your
HMC records after you have completed a service action on your server. Use the procedure in this section
to accomplish this task. If you have reference codes, symptoms, or location codes that you used during
the service action, locate the records to use during this procedure.
1. At the HMC, examine the service action event log for any open service action events. See Viewing
serviceable events for details.
2. Are there any service action events that are open?
No: If the system attention LED is still on, use the HMC to turn off the LED. See Activating and
Deactivating LEDs. This ends the procedure.
Yes: Continue with the next step.
3. Record the list of open service action events.
4. Examine the details of the open service action event. Is the error code associated with this service
action event the same as you gathered earlier.
v Yes: Continue with the next step.
v No: Choose from the following options:
– Review the other serviceable events and find one that does match and continue with the next
step.
– If the log does not match what you had gathered earlier, contact your service provider.
5. Select and highlight the service action event from the Error Associated With This Serviceable Event
window.
6. Click Close Event.
7. Add comments for the serviceable event. Include any unique additional information. Click OK.
8. Did you replace, add, or modify a FRU of the open service action event?
v No: Select the No FRU Replaced for this Serviceable Event option and click OK to close the
service action event.
v Yes: Perform the following steps:
a. From the FRU list, select a FRU that you need to update.
b. Double-click the FRU and update the FRU information.
c. Click OK to close the service action event.
9. If you continue to have problems, contact your service provider.

Verify the presence of an installed part using the Advanced System

Management Interface
If you have installed or replaced a part, verify that the system recognizes the new part. Use the
procedure in this section to accomplish this task using the Advanced System Management Interface
(ASMI).

To verify the newly installed or replaced part, follow these steps:

1. If the unit ID does not match the label on the system or expansion unit, update the configuration
information.
v For information on accessing up the ASMI, refer to Accessing the Advanced System Management
Interface.
v For information on using the ASMI Managing your server using the Advanced System
Management Interface.

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2. Turn off the failing part indicator light. For instructions, see Changing service indicators.

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Appendix. Accessibility features
Accessibility features help users who have a physical disability, such as restricted mobility or limited
vision, to use information technology products successfully.

The following list includes the major accessibility features:

v Keyboard-only operation
v Interfaces that are commonly used by screen readers
v Keys that are tactilely discernible and do not activate just by touching them
v Industry-standard devices for ports and connectors
v The attachment of alternative input and output devices

IBM and accessibility

See the IBM Accessibility Center at http://www.ibm.com/able/ for more information about the
commitment that IBM has to accessibility.

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Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
v Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
v Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
v Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
v Consult an IBM authorized dealer or service representative for help.

Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission
limits. Proper cables and connectors are available from IBM authorized dealers. IBM is not responsible for
any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables or connectors or by
unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment. Unauthorized changes or modifications could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interferences, and (2) this device must accept any interferences
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Industry Canada Compliance Statement

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Avis de conformité à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

European Community Compliance Statement

This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EC Council Directive 89/336/EEC on
the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility. IBM cannot
accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a
non-recommended modification of the product, including the fitting of non-IBM option cards.

This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B Information Technology
Equipment according to CISPR 22 / European Standard EN 55022. The limits for Class B equipment were
derived for typical residential environments to provide reasonable protection against interference with
licensed communication devices.

Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to reduce the potential for
causing interference to radio and TV communications and to other electrical or electronic equipment.
Such cables and connectors are available from IBM authorized dealers. IBM cannot accept responsibility
for an interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors.

European Community contact:

IBM Technical Regulations
Pascalstr. 100, Stuttgart, Germany 70569

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Tele: 0049 (0)711 785 1176
Fax: 0049 (0)711 785 1283
E-mail: tjahn@de.ibm.com

VCCI Statement - Japan

The following is a summary of the VCCI Japanese statement in the box above.

This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by
Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this equipment is used in a domestic environment, radio
disturbance may arise. When such trouble occurs, the user may be required to take corrective actions.

IBM Taiwan Product Service Contact Information

Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Statement - Korea

Radio Protection for Germany

Deutschsprachiger EU Hinweis: Hinweis für Geräte der Klasse A EU-Richtlinie zur Elektromagnetischen
Verträglichkeit

Dieses Produkt entspricht den Schutzanforderungen der EU-Richtlinie 89/336/EWG zur Angleichung der
Rechtsvorschriften über die elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit in den EU-Mitgliedsstaaten und hält die
Grenzwerte der EN 55022 Klasse A ein.

Um dieses sicherzustellen, sind die Geräte wie in den Handbüchern beschrieben zu installieren und zu
betreiben. Des Weiteren dürfen auch nur von der IBM empfohlene Kabel angeschlossen werden. IBM

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Zustimmung der IBM verändert bzw. wenn Erweiterungskomponenten von Fremdherstellern ohne
Empfehlung der IBM gesteckt/eingebaut werden.

EN 55022 Klasse A Geräte müssen mit folgendem Warnhinweis versehen werden:

″Warnung: Dieses ist eine Einrichtung der Klasse A. Diese Einrichtung kann im Wohnbereich
Funk-Störungen verursachen; in diesem Fall kann vom Betreiber verlangt werden, angemessene
Maßnahmen zu ergreifen und dafür aufzukommen.″

Deutschland: Einhaltung des Gesetzes über die elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit von Geräten

Dieses Produkt entspricht dem “Gesetz über die elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit von Geräten
(EMVG)“. Dies ist die Umsetzung der EU-Richtlinie 89/336/EWG in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland.

Zulassungsbescheinigung laut dem Deutschen Gesetz über die elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit von
Geräten (EMVG) vom 18. September 1998 (bzw. der EMC EG Richtlinie 89/336) für Geräte der Klasse
A.

Dieses Gerät ist berechtigt, in Übereinstimmung mit dem Deutschen EMVG das EG-Konformitätszeichen
- CE - zu führen.

Verantwortlich für die Konformitätserklärung nach Paragraf 5 des EMVG ist die IBM Deutschland
GmbH, 70548 Stuttgart.

Informationen in Hinsicht EMVG Paragraf 4 Abs. (1) 4:

Das Gerät erfüllt die Schutzanforderungen nach EN 55024 und EN 55022 Klasse A.

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