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8202-E4B (IBM Power 720 Express)
PDF files for the IBM Power 720 Express (8202-E4B)
System overview
License Agreement for Machine Code
Statement of Limited Warranty
Hardware notices
Environmental Notices
Safety notices for Power Systems
Safety Notices
Safety Inspection Guide
Software notices
Planning for the system
What's new in Planning for the system
PDF files for Planning for the system
Site preparation and physical planning PDF
Site and hardware planning PDF
Site preparation and physical planning
Site selection
Access
Static electricity and floor resistance
Space requirements
Floor construction and floor loading
Raised floors
Conductive contamination
Computer room layout
Vibration and shock
Lighting
Acoustics
Electromagnetic compatibility
Computer room location
Material and data storage protection
Emergency planning for continuous operations
General power information
Power quality
Voltage and frequency limits
Power load
Power source
Dual-power installation configurations
Dual-power installation: Redundant distribution panel and switch
Dual-power installation: Redundant distribution panel
Single distribution panel: Dual circuit breakers
Air conditioning determination
General guidelines for data centers
Environmental design criteria
Temperature and humidity recording instruments
Relocation and temporary storage
Acclimation
System air distribution
Planning for the installation of rear door heat exchangers
Heat exchanger specifications
Heat exchanger performance
Water specifications for the secondary cooling loop
Water delivery specifications for secondary loops
Layout and mechanical installation
Heat exchanger installation overview
Heat exchanger filling and draining overview
Planning for heat exchangers in a raised floor environment
Planning for heat exchangers in a non-raised floor environment
Secondary cooling loop parts and services information
Miscellaneous parts supplier
Services supplier
Cooling distribution unit suppliers
Installation and support from IBM Integrated Technology Services offerings
Planning for communications
Site and hardware planning
Hardware specification sheets
Server specifications
Model 8202-E4B and 8205-E6B server specifications
Plan view for model 8202-E4B and 8205-E6B
Expansion unit and migration tower specifications
5786 expansion unit
5796 expansion unit
5802 expansion unit
5877 expansion unit
5886 expansion unit
Rack specifications
0550 model 9406-830 rack
0551 rack
0551, 0553, 0555, and 7014 rack configurations
0551 model 9406-270 rack system units
Model 0554 and 7014-S11 rack
Model 0555 and 7014-S25 rack
Planning for the 7014-T00 and 7014-T42 racks
Model 7014-T00 rack
Model 7014-T42, 7014-B42, and 0553 rack
7014-T00, 7014-T42, and 0553 service clearances and caster location
7014-T00, 7014-T00, and 0553 racks multiple attachment
7014-T00, 7014-T42, and 0553 rack weight distribution and floor loading
Rack installation procedures for racks not purchased from IBM
Planning for power
Determining your power requirements
Server Information Form 3A
Workstation Information Form 3B
Plugs and receptacles
Connecting your server to a country specific receptacle
Internationally available
Cord feature code 6489
Cord feature code 6491
Cord feature code 6653
Cord feature code 6656
Anguilla
Cord feature code 6460
Antigua and Barbuda
Cord feature code 6469
Aruba
Cord feature code 6470
Australia
Cord feature code 6657
Brazil
Cord feature code 6471
Bulgaria
Cord feature code 6472
Canada
Cord feature code 6654
Cord feature code 6655
Chile
Cord feature code 6478
Cord feature code 6672
China
Cord feature code 6492
Cord feature code 6493
Denmark
Cord feature code 6473
Dominica
Cord feature code 6474
Italy
Cord feature code 6672
Israel
Cord feature code 6475
Japan
Cord feature code 6487
Cord feature code 6660
Cord feature code 6669
Liechtenstein
Cord feature code 6476
Macao
Cord feature code 6477
Paraguay
Cord feature code 6488
India
Cord feature code 6494
Kiribati
Cord feature code 6680
Korea
Cord feature code 6496
Cord feature code 6658
New Zealand
Cord feature code 6657
Taiwan
Cord feature code 6651
Cord feature code 6659
United States, Territories, and Possessions
Cord feature code 6654
Connecting your server to a PDU
Cord feature code 6458
Cord feature code 6577
Cord feature code 6665
Cord feature code 6671
Modification of IBM-provided power cords
Uninterruptible power supply
Power distribution unit and power cord options for 7014, 0551, 0553, and 0555 rack
Planning for cables
Serial-attached SCSI cable planning
System calculators
Installing and configuring the system
Installing the IBM Power 720 and Power 740
PDF files for Installing the IBM Power 8202-E4B and 8205-E6B
Installing the IBM Power 720 Express (8202-E4B) and IBM Power 740 Express (8205-E6B) PDF
Installing the IBM Power 720 Express (8202-E4B) and the IBM Power 740 Express (8205-E6B)
Installing the server into a rack
Determining the location
Marking the location
Attaching the 8202-E4B or 8205-E6B mounting hardware to the rack
Installing the cable-management arm
Connecting the power cables to the system
Cabling the server and setting up the console
Cabling the server with an ASCII terminal
Cabling the server to the Hardware Management Console
Cabling the server and accessing Operations Console
Cabling the server and accessing the Integrated Virtualization Manager
Supporting information for setting up consoles
Accessing the ASMI using a Web browser
Setting the IP address on your PC or notebook
Correcting an IP address
Completing server setup
Completing server setup if you have an HMC
Completing server setup if you do not have an HMC
Backplanes
PDF file for Backplanes
Backplanes PDF
Removing and replacing the disk drive backplane
Removing the disk drive backplane
Replacing the disk drive backplane
Removing and replacing the disk drive backplane in the 5802 or 5877 expansion unit
Removing the disk drive backplane from the 5802 or 5877 expansion unit
Replacing the disk drive backplane in the 5802 or 5877 expansion unit
Cabling your server
What's new in Cabling your server
PDF files for Cabling your server
Cabling your server PDF
Cabling the 8202-E4B
Cabling the 8205-E6B
Cabling the 8231-E2B
Cabling the 8233-E8B
Cabling the 8236-E8C
Control panel and signal cables
PDF file for the control panel and signal cables in the 8202-E4B or 8205-E6B
Control panel and signal cables
Removing the 8202-E4B or 8205-E6B control panel with power off
Replacing the 8202-E4B or 8205-E6B control panel with power off
Removing the 8202-E4B or 8205-E6B control-panel signal cable with power off
Replacing the 8202-E4B or 8205-E6B control-panel signal cable with power off
Disk drives
What's new in Disk drives
PDF file for Disk drives
Disk drives PDF
Installing a disk drive or solid-state drive
Solid-state drives
Installing a disk drive or solid-state drive with the AIX system or logical partition powered on
Installing a disk drive or solid-state drive with the Linux system or logical partition powered on
Installing a disk drive using Linux kernel 2.4
Installing the disk drive using Linux kernel 2.6
Installing a disk drive or solid-state drive with the Virtual I/O Server system or logical partition powered on
Installing a disk drive or solid-state drive with the IBM i system or logical partition powered on
Configuring a disk drive in an system or logical partition
Rebuilding data on a replacement disk drive using IBM i
Determining the IBM i disk drive protection status
Installing a disk drive or solid-state drive with the system or logical partition power turned off
Removing a disk drive or solid-state drive
Removing a disk drive from a system or expansion unit controlled by IBM i
Preparing to remove a disk drive from a system or logical partition controlled by IBM i
Replacing a disk drive
Replacing a disk drive with the AIX system or logical partition powered on
Replacing a disk drive with the Linux system or logical partition powered on
Replacing the disk drive using Linux kernel 2.4
Replacing the disk drive using Linux kernel 2.6
Replacing a disk drive with the IBM i system or logical partition powered on
Replacing a disk drive using hot spare in an IBM i system or logical partition
Replacing a disk drive with the system or logical partition powered off
Replacing a SCSI disk drive
Removing or installing a disk-drive filler
Removing a disk-drive filler
Installing a disk-drive filler
Disk drive locations and concurrent maintenance lights
PCIe RAID and SSD SAS adapter locations
Disk drive locations and concurrent maintenance lights for an 8202-E4B or 8205-E6B system
Disk drive locations and concurrent maintenance lights for 8231-E2B
Disk drive locations and concurrent maintenance lights for 8233-E8B and 8236-E8C
Disk drive locations and concurrent maintenance lights for models 9117-MMB or 9179-MHB
Disk drive locations and concurrent maintenance lights for the 5886 disk enclosure
Disk drive locations and concurrent maintenance lights for the 5786, 5787, 7031-D24, and 7031-T24 SCSI disk-drive enclosures
Disk drive locations and concurrent maintenance lights for the 5802 expansion unit
Related information
Preparing a disk drive for use in an AIX system or logical partition
Preparing to remove a disk drive from a system or expansion unit controlled by AIX
Rebuilding data on a replacement disk drive using AIX
Rebuilding data on a replacement disk drive using Linux
Rebuilding data on a disk drive using Linux kernel 2.4
Rebuilding data on a disk drive using Linux kernel 2.6
Rebuilding data on a replacement disk drive using IBM i
Configuring a disk drive in an system or logical partition
Preparing to remove a disk drive from a system or logical partition controlled by IBM i
Determining the IBM i disk drive protection status
Configuring a disk drive on a load source adapter for hot spare using the IBM i operating system
Internal disk drive sharing on model 8202-E4B or 8205-E6B system
Internal disk drive sharing on model 8231-E2B
Internal disk drive sharing on an 8233-E8B or 8236-E8C
Internal disk drive sharing in model 9117-MMB or 9179-MHB
Installing the external SAS port on model 8202-E4B or 8205-E6B
Installing the external SAS port on model 8231-E2B
Installing the external SAS port on an 8233-E8B or 8236-E8C
Installing the external SAS port on a 9117-MMB or 9179-MHB
Replacing a SAS conduit card in a 5802 expansion unit with power off
Removing a SAS conduit card from a 5802 expansion unit with power off
Replacing a SAS expander card in a 5802 expansion unit with power off
Removing a SAS expander card from a 5802 expansion unit with power off
Enclosures and expansion units
5786, 5787, 7031-D24, 7031-T24 disk drive enclosure
PDF files for the 5786, 5787, 7031-D24, and 7031-T24 expansion units
Enclosures and expansion units PDF
5786, 5787, 7031-D24 and 7031-T24 I/O
5786, 5787, 7031-D24 or 7031-T24 SCSI disk drive enclosure
Connect and configure the 5786, 5787, 7031-D24 or 7031-T24 to a system with the AIX operating system
Connecting and configuring the 5786, 5787, 7031-D24 or 7031-T24 SCSI disk drive enclosure in an AIX clustered environment
Connect and configure the disk drive enclosure in a system with the Linux operating system
Connect and configure the enclosure in a system with the IBMi operating system
SCSI repeater card
Remove and replace SCSI repeater card
5786, 5787, 7031-D24, and 7031-T24 removal and replacement procedures
Disk drive
Replacing the disk drive by using IBM i
Deactivating a disk drive by using AIX
Adding a disk drive as a resource by using AIX
Deactivating a disk drive by using Linux
Adding a disk drive as a resource by using Linux
Rebuilding data on a replacement disk drive using Linux
Fan
Power supply
SCSI repeater card
Chassis assembly (chassis, enclosure backplane, and VPD card)
Problem determination procedures
Disk drive module power-on self-tests
SCSI card power-on self-tests
Component and attention LEDs
7031-D24 or 7031-T24 Maintenance analysis procedures
MAP 2010: 7031-D24 or 7031-T24 START
MAP 2020: 7031-D24 or 7031-T24 Power
MAP 2022: 7031-D24 or 7031-T24 Power-on
MAP 2030: 7031-D24 or 7031-T24 power control
MAP 2340: 7031-D24 or 7031-T24 SCSI bus
MAP 2410: 7031-D24 or 7031-T24 repair verification
Finding parts, locations, and addresses
What's new in parts, locations, and addresses
Part locations and location codes
8202-E4B or 8205-E6B
8202-E4B or 8205-E6B locations
8231-E2B
8231-E2B Locations
8233-E8B and 8236-E8C
8233-E8B and 8236-E8C locations
9117-MMB and 9179-MHB
9117-MMB and 9179-MHB locations
9119-FHB
9119-FHB locations
5786, 5787, 7031-D24, and 7031-T24
5786, 5787, 7031-D24, and 7031-T24 locations
5796 and 7314-G30
5796 and 7314-G30 Locations
5802 and 5877
5802 and 5877 Locations
5886
5886 Locations
Addresses
8202-E4B or 8205-E6B addresses
8231-E2B addresses
8233-E8B and 8236-E8C addresses
9117-MMB and 9179-MHB addresses
5786, 5787, 7031-D24, and 7031-T24 addresses
5796 and 7314-G30 addresses
5886 addresses
System parts
8202-E4B or 8205-E6B system parts
8231-E2B system parts
8233-E8B and 8236-E8C
9117-MMB and 9179-MHB
9119-FHB system parts
5786, 5787, 7031-D24, and 7031-T24 system parts
5796 and 7314-G30 system parts
5802 and 5877 system parts
5886 system parts
5797 and 5798 expansion units
PDF files for the 5797 and 5798
Enclosures and expansion units PDF
5797 and 5798 removal and replacement procedures PDF
Removal and replacement procedures
Finding parts, locations, and addresses
What's new in parts, locations, and addresses
Part locations and location codes
8202-E4B or 8205-E6B
8202-E4B or 8205-E6B locations
8231-E2B
8231-E2B Locations
8233-E8B and 8236-E8C
8233-E8B and 8236-E8C locations
9117-MMB and 9179-MHB
9117-MMB and 9179-MHB locations
9119-FHB
9119-FHB locations
5786, 5787, 7031-D24, and 7031-T24
5786, 5787, 7031-D24, and 7031-T24 locations
5796 and 7314-G30
5796 and 7314-G30 Locations
5802 and 5877
5802 and 5877 Locations
5886
5886 Locations
Addresses
8202-E4B or 8205-E6B addresses
8231-E2B addresses
8233-E8B and 8236-E8C addresses
9117-MMB and 9179-MHB addresses
5786, 5787, 7031-D24, and 7031-T24 addresses
5796 and 7314-G30 addresses
5886 addresses
System parts
8202-E4B or 8205-E6B system parts
8231-E2B system parts
8233-E8B and 8236-E8C
9117-MMB and 9179-MHB
9119-FHB system parts
5786, 5787, 7031-D24, and 7031-T24 system parts
5796 and 7314-G30 system parts
5802 and 5877 system parts
5886 system parts
5796 and 7314-G30 expansion units
PDF files for the 5796 and 7314-G30 expansion units
Installing the 5796 and 7314–G30 expansion units PDF
Enclosures and expansion units PDF
5796 and 7314-G30 removal and replacement procedures
Installing the 5796 and 7314-G30 expansion units
Overview for I/O expansion units
Prepare to connect your expansion units
Plan where you will install the new expansion units
Identifying 12X, 12X DDR, and SPCN cables
Plan your cable layout
System unit cable options
Expansion unit cable options
Expansion unit configuration rules for 12X cables
Connect your expansion units
Connect the expansion unit with 12X or 12X DDR cables
Add expansion units to a new 12X loop
Add expansion units to an existing 12X loop
Examples: 12X or 12X DDR expansion unit connections
Connect the expansion unit with SPCN cables
Examples: 12X SPCN connections
Connector locations
Model 8202-E4B connector locations
Model 8205-E6B connector locations
Model 8231-E2B connector locations
Model 8233-E8B connector locations
Model 9117-MMB and 9179-MHB connector locations
Model 7314-G30 or 5796 connector locations
Model 5802 and 5877 connector locations
Verify that the new configuration is functioning
Verify the 12X loops with an HMC
Verify the 12X loops without an HMC
Verify the System Power Control Network (SPCN)
Setting I/O enclosure configuration ID and MTMS value
Verify that the new configuration is functioning
Updating the SPCN firmware
Remove an expansion unit
Removing an expansion unit concurrently
Removing an expansion unit non-concurrently with the power off
Removal and replacement procedures
Removal and replacement procedures
GX Dual-Port 12X Channel Attach adapter
PCI adapter
Remove and replace a PCI adapter contained in a cassette in the system with the power on in AIX
Remove and replace a PCI adapter contained in a cassette in the system with the power on in Linux
Prerequisites for hot-plugging PCI adapters in Linux
Verify that the Linux, hot-plug PCI tools are installed
Remove and replace a PCI adapter contained in a cassette in the system with the power on in i5/OS
PCI shuttle assembly
Power supply
SPCN card
Finding parts, locations, and addresses
What's new in parts, locations, and addresses
Part locations and location codes
8202-E4B or 8205-E6B
8202-E4B or 8205-E6B locations
8231-E2B
8231-E2B Locations
8233-E8B and 8236-E8C
8233-E8B and 8236-E8C locations
9117-MMB and 9179-MHB
9117-MMB and 9179-MHB locations
9119-FHB
9119-FHB locations
5786, 5787, 7031-D24, and 7031-T24
5786, 5787, 7031-D24, and 7031-T24 locations
5796 and 7314-G30
5796 and 7314-G30 Locations
5802 and 5877
5802 and 5877 Locations
5886
5886 Locations
Addresses
8202-E4B or 8205-E6B addresses
8231-E2B addresses
8233-E8B and 8236-E8C addresses
9117-MMB and 9179-MHB addresses
5786, 5787, 7031-D24, and 7031-T24 addresses
5796 and 7314-G30 addresses
5886 addresses
System parts
8202-E4B or 8205-E6B system parts
8231-E2B system parts
8233-E8B and 8236-E8C
9117-MMB and 9179-MHB
9119-FHB system parts
5786, 5787, 7031-D24, and 7031-T24 system parts
5796 and 7314-G30 system parts
5802 and 5877 system parts
5886 system parts
5802 and 5877 expansion units
PDF files for the 5802 and 5877 expansion units
Installing the 5802 disk drive enclosure and 5877 expansion unit PDF
Enclosures and expansion units PDF
5802 and 5877 removal and replacement procedures
Installing the 5802 and 5877 expansion units
Overview for I/O expansion units
Prepare to connect your expansion units
Plan where you will install the new expansion units
Identify 12X cables and SPCN cables
Plan your cable layout
System unit cable options
Expansion unit cable options
Expansion unit configuration rules for 12X cables
Connect your expansion units
Connect the expansion unit with 12X or 12X DDR cables
Add expansion units to a new 12X loop
Add expansion units to an existing 12X loop
Examples: 12X and 12X DDR expansion unit connections
Connect the expansion unit with SPCN cables
Examples: 12X and 12X DDR SPCN connections
Connector locations
Model 8202-E4B connector locations
Model 8205-E6B connector locations
Model 8231-E2B connector locations
Model 8233-E8B connector locations
Model 9117-MMB and 9179-MHB connector locations
Model 7314-G30 or 5796 connector locations
Model 5802 and 5877 connector locations
Verify that the new configuration is functioning
Verify the 12X loops with an HMC
Verify the 12X loops without an HMC
Verify the System Power Control Network (SPCN)
Setting I/O enclosure configuration ID and MTMS value
Verify that the new configuration is functioning
Updating the SPCN firmware
Remove an expansion unit
Removing an expansion unit concurrently
Removing an expansion unit non-concurrently with the power off
Configuring the disk drive subsystem on the 5802 expansion unit
Cabling the 5802 disk subsystem
Cabling the 5802 and 5877 to the server
Removal and replacement procedures
What's new in 5802 and 5877 removal and replacement procedures
HMC-based procedures
Non-HMC-based procedures
Backplane (CRU)
Disk drive (CRU)
Enclosure management controller (CRU)
I/O planar (CRU)
Servicing the Midplane (FRU)
Removing the Midplane
Replacing the Midplane
PCI adapters
Preparing to install, remove, or replace a PCI adapter cassette
Installing a PCI adapter contained in a cassette
Installing with the power off
Installing the PCI adapter cassette
Installing with the power on in AIX
Instaling with the power on in IBM i
Installing with the power on in Linux
Replacing or replacing a PCI adapter contained in a cassette from the expansion unit
Removing with the system power off
Removing a PCI adapter cassette
Removing with the power on in AIX
Removing with the power on in IBM i
Removing with the power on in Linux
Replacing with the system power off
Replacing with the power on in AIX
Replacing with the power on in IBM i
Replacing with the power on in Linux
PCI adapter single-width and double-width cassettes
Removing an adapter from the PCI adapter single-width cassette
Placing a PCI adapter in a single-width cassette
Removing an adapter from the PCI adapter double-wide cassette
Placing an adapter in the PCI adapter double-wide cassette
Related procedures for installing and removing PCI adapters
Before you begin
Avoiding electric shock
Handling static-sensitive devices
PCI hot-plug manager access for AIX
Accessing hot-plug management functions
PCI hot-plug manager menu
Prerequisites for hot-plugging PCI adapters in Linux
Verifying that the hot-plug PCI tools are installed for Linux
Component LEDs
Power supply and fan (CRU)
SAS conduit card (FRU)
Removing a SAS conduit card from a 5802 expansion unit with power off
Replacing a SAS conduit card in a 5802 expansion unit with power off
SAS expander card (CRU)
Finding parts, locations, and addresses
What's new in parts, locations, and addresses
Part locations and location codes
8202-E4B or 8205-E6B
8202-E4B or 8205-E6B locations
8231-E2B
8231-E2B Locations
8233-E8B and 8236-E8C
8233-E8B and 8236-E8C locations
9117-MMB and 9179-MHB
9117-MMB and 9179-MHB locations
9119-FHB
9119-FHB locations
5786, 5787, 7031-D24, and 7031-T24
5786, 5787, 7031-D24, and 7031-T24 locations
5796 and 7314-G30
5796 and 7314-G30 Locations
5802 and 5877
5802 and 5877 Locations
5886
5886 Locations
Addresses
8202-E4B or 8205-E6B addresses
8231-E2B addresses
8233-E8B and 8236-E8C addresses
9117-MMB and 9179-MHB addresses
5786, 5787, 7031-D24, and 7031-T24 addresses
5796 and 7314-G30 addresses
5886 addresses
System parts
8202-E4B or 8205-E6B system parts
8231-E2B system parts
8233-E8B and 8236-E8C
9117-MMB and 9179-MHB
9119-FHB system parts
5786, 5787, 7031-D24, and 7031-T24 system parts
5796 and 7314-G30 system parts
5802 and 5877 system parts
5886 system parts
5803 and 5873 expansion unit
PDF files for the 5803 and 5873 expansion units
Enclosures and expansion units PDF
5803 and 5873 removal and replacement procedures
5803 removal and replacement procedures
Removal and replacement procedures
Finding parts, locations, and addresses
What's new in parts, locations, and addresses
Part locations and location codes
8202-E4B or 8205-E6B
8202-E4B or 8205-E6B locations
8231-E2B
8231-E2B Locations
8233-E8B and 8236-E8C
8233-E8B and 8236-E8C locations
9117-MMB and 9179-MHB
9117-MMB and 9179-MHB locations
9119-FHB
9119-FHB locations
5786, 5787, 7031-D24, and 7031-T24
5786, 5787, 7031-D24, and 7031-T24 locations
5796 and 7314-G30
5796 and 7314-G30 Locations
5802 and 5877
5802 and 5877 Locations
5886
5886 Locations
Addresses
8202-E4B or 8205-E6B addresses
8231-E2B addresses
8233-E8B and 8236-E8C addresses
9117-MMB and 9179-MHB addresses
5786, 5787, 7031-D24, and 7031-T24 addresses
5796 and 7314-G30 addresses
5886 addresses
System parts
8202-E4B or 8205-E6B system parts
8231-E2B system parts
8233-E8B and 8236-E8C
9117-MMB and 9179-MHB
9119-FHB system parts
5786, 5787, 7031-D24, and 7031-T24 system parts
5796 and 7314-G30 system parts
5802 and 5877 system parts
5886 system parts
Related information for the 5803 disk subsystem
Cabling the 5803 disk subsystem
5886 disk drive enclosure
PDF files for the 5886 disk drive enclosure
Installing the 5886 disk drive enclosure PDF
Enclosures and expansion units PDF
5886 removal and replacement procedures 58/86 removal and replacement procedures
Installing the 5886 disk drive enclosure
SAS disk drive enclosure
Connecting the SAS disk drive enclosure
Removal and replacement procedures
What's new in 5886 removal and replacement procedures
Disk unit
Enclosure services manager
Midplane
Power supply
Finding parts, locations, and addresses
What's new in parts, locations, and addresses
Part locations and location codes
8202-E4B or 8205-E6B
8202-E4B or 8205-E6B locations
8231-E2B
8231-E2B Locations
8233-E8B and 8236-E8C
8233-E8B and 8236-E8C locations
9117-MMB and 9179-MHB
9117-MMB and 9179-MHB locations
9119-FHB
9119-FHB locations
5786, 5787, 7031-D24, and 7031-T24
5786, 5787, 7031-D24, and 7031-T24 locations
5796 and 7314-G30
5796 and 7314-G30 Locations
5802 and 5877
5802 and 5877 Locations
5886
5886 Locations
Addresses
8202-E4B or 8205-E6B addresses
8231-E2B addresses
8233-E8B and 8236-E8C addresses
9117-MMB and 9179-MHB addresses
5786, 5787, 7031-D24, and 7031-T24 addresses
5796 and 7314-G30 addresses
5886 addresses
System parts
8202-E4B or 8205-E6B system parts
8231-E2B system parts
8233-E8B and 8236-E8C
9117-MMB and 9179-MHB
9119-FHB system parts
5786, 5787, 7031-D24, and 7031-T24 system parts
5796 and 7314-G30 system parts
5802 and 5877 system parts
5886 system parts
Fans
PDF file for Fans
Fans PDF
Removing the 8202-E4B or 8205-E6B front fans
Replacing the 8202-E4B or 8205-E6B front fans
Removing the 8202-E4B or 8205-E6B middle fans
Replacing the 8202-E4B or 8205-E6B middle fans
Host Ethernet Adapter
PDF file for Host Ethernet Adapters
Host Ethernet Adapters PDF
Removing the 8202-E4B or 8205-E6B Host Ethernet Adapter with the power off
Replacing the 8202-E4B or 8205-E6B Host Ethernet Adapter with the power off
Managing devices
PDF file for Managing devices
Managing devices PDF
Managing tape drives
Tape drives
Tape drive media
Preparing the tape drive for installation
800/1600 GB Ultrium 4 SAS tape drive (FC 5746)
Eject button functions on the tape drive (FC 5746)
Status lights (FC 5746)
Tape cartridges (FC 5746)
Setting the write-protect switch (FC 5746)
Cleaning the tape drive (FC 5746)
Maintenance mode (FC 5746)
Resetting the tape drive
Performing the internal self-test (FC 5746)
1.5/3.0 TB Ultrium 5 SAS tape drive (FC 5638)
Eject button functions on the tape drive (FC 5638)
Status lights (FC 5638)
Tape cartridges (FC 5638)
Setting the write-protect switch
Cleaning the tape drive (FC 5638)
Loading and unloading cartridges
Maintenance mode (FC 5638)
Resetting the tape drive
Performing the internal self-test (FC 5638)
200/400 GB Half High Ultrium 2 tape drive (FC 5755)
Cleaning the tape drive (FC 5755)
Setting the write-protect switch (FC 5755)
Status lights (FC 5755)
Tape cartridges (FC 5755)
Resetting the tape drive (FC 5755)
Performing the internal self-test (FC 5755)
160/320 GB internal tape drive VXA-320 (FC 6279)
Cleaning the tape drive (FC 6120 and 6279)
Loading and unloading cartridges
Setting the write-protect switch (FC 6279)
Status lights (FC 6279)
Performing the internal self-test (FC 6120 or 6279)
Tape cartridges (FC 6279)
Resetting the tape drive
80/160 GB internal tape drive VXA-2 (FC 6120)
Cleaning the tape drive (FC 6120 and 6279)
Loading and unloading cartridges
Setting the write-protect switch (FC 6120)
Status lights (FC 6120)
Performing the internal self-test (FC 6120 or 6279)
Tape cartridges (FC 6120)
Resetting the tape drive
60/150 GB 16-bit 8-mm internal tape drive (FC 6134)
Cleaning the tape drive (FC 6134)
Loading and unloading cartridges
Setting the write-protect switch (FC 6134)
Status lights (FC 6134)
Tape cartridges (FC 6134)
Resetting the tape drive
36/72 GB Data72 4 mm internal tape drive (FC 6258 or 5907)
Cleaning the tape drive (FC 6258 or 5907)
Loading and unloading cartridges
Setting the write-protect switch (FC 6258 or 5907)
Status lights (FC 6258 or 5907)
Tape cartridges (FC 6258 or 5907)
Resetting the tape drive
80/160 GB DAT160 SAS Tape Drive (FC 5619)
Cleaning the tape drive (FC 5619)
Loading and unloading cartridges
Setting the write-protect switch (FC 5619)
Status lights (FC 5619)
Tape cartridges (FC 5619)
Resetting the tape drive
80/160 GB DAT160 SAS Tape Drive (FC 1124)
Cleaning the tape drive (FC 1124)
Loading and unloading cartridges
Setting the write-protect switch
Status lights (FC 1124)
Tape cartridges (FC 1124)
Resetting the tape drive
160/320 GB DAT320 SAS Tape Drive (FC 5661)
Cleaning the tape drive (FC 5661)
Loading and unloading cartridges
Setting the write-protect switch (FC 5661)
Status lights (FC 5661)
Tape cartridges (FC 5661)
Resetting the tape drive
160/320 GB DAT320 USB Tape Drive (FC 5673)
Cleaning the tape drive (FC 5673)
Loading and unloading cartridges
Setting the write-protect switch
Status lights (FC 5673)
Tape cartridges (FC 5673)
Resetting the tape drive
Managing DVD drives
IDE Slimline DVD-ROM Drive (FC 5756)
IDE Slimline DVD-RAM Drive (FC 5757)
SATA Slimline DVD-ROM Drive (FC 5743)
SATA Slimline DVD-RAM Drive (FC 5762)
Handling and storing the DVD media
Opening a DVD tray manually
DVD-RAM type II disc
Managing diskette drives
External USB 1.44 MB diskette drive (FC 2591)
Managing disk devices
Managing removable disk drives
USB Removable Disk Drive (FC 1103, 1104, 1106, 1107, 1123)
Managing communications devices
LAN-Attached Remote Asynchronous Node 16 (model 7036-P16)
7036-P16 description and overview
Installing 7036-P16 hardware
Installing Digi RealPort software for the 7036-P16 device
Configuring the 7036-P16 device and tty
Configuring the 7036-P16 into the network
Using diagnostic aids for the 7036-P16
Replacing and reconfiguring the 7036-P16
Field replacement units for the 7036-P16
Media devices
PDF file for Media devices
Media devices for PDF
Removing and replacing media devices in the 8202-E4B or 8205-E6B
Removing a SAS media device from the 8202-E4B or 8205-E6B
Installing a SAS media device in the 8202-E4B or 8205-E6B
Removing a Slimline media device in the 8202-E4B or 8205-E6B
Installing a Slimline media device in the 8202-E4B or 8205-E6B
Removing and replacing the 8202-E4B or 8205-E6B media device with the system power on by using AIX diagnostics
Installing the 8202-E4B or 8205-E6B media device with the system power on by using AIX diagnostics
Removing and replacing the 8202-E4B or 8205-E6B media device with the system power on in IBM i
Installing the 8202-E4B or 8205-E6B media device with the system power on in IBM i
Removing and replacing the 8202-E4B or 8205-E6B media device with the Virtual I/O Server or logical partition power on
Installing the 8202-E4B or 8205-E6B media device with the Virtual I/O Server or logical partition power on
Removing a universal serial bus device
Installing a universal serial bus device
Installing an external USB docking station and removable disk drive with power on
Memory modules
PDF file for memory modules in the 8202-E4B or 8205-E6B system
Memory modules PDF
Installing memory modules for the 8202-E4B or 8205-E6B
Removing memory modules for the 8202-E4B or 8205-E6B
Replacing memory modules for the 8202-E4B or 8205-E6B
PCI adapters
Installing PCI adapters
PDF file for PCI adapters in the 8202-E4B or 8205-E6B system
Installing PCI adapters PDF
Model 8202-E4B or 8205-E6B PCI adapters
Installing a PCI adapter in the 8202-E4B or 8205-E6B server with the power off
Removing a PCI adapter from the 8202-E4B or 8205-E6B server with the power off
Replacing a PCI adapter in the 8202-E4B or 8205-E6B server with the power off
Model 8202-E4B or 8205-E6B PCIe RAID and SSD SAS adapters
Installing a PCIe RAID and SSD SAS adapter in the 8202-E4B or 8205-E6B server with the power off
Removing a PCIe RAID and SSD SAS adapter from the 8202-E4B or 8205-E6B server with the power off
Replacing a PCIe RAID and SSD SAS adapter in the 8202-E4B or 8205-E6B server with the power off
Model 8202-E4B or 8205-E6B expansion riser
Installing an expansion riser in the 8202-E4B or 8205-E6B server with the power off
Removing an expansion riser from the 8202-E4B or 8205-E6B server with the power off
Replacing an expansion riser in the 8202-E4B or 8205-E6B server with the power off
Model 5796 expansion units, PCI adapters and cassettes
Installing a PCI adapter contained in a cassette with the power off
Removing a PCI adapter contained in a cassette from the system with the power off
Replacing a PCI adapter contained in a cassette in the system with the power off
PCI adapter single-width cassette
Placing a PCI adapter in a single-width cassette
Placing a 4-Port USB PCI Express Adapter in a single-width cassette
Removing an adapter from the PCI adapter single-width cassette
PCI adapter double-wide cassette
Removing an adapter from the PCI adapter double-wide cassette
Placing an adapter in the PCI adapter double-wide cassette
Model 5802 and 5877 expansion units, PCI adapters, and cassettes
Preparing to install, remove, or replace a PCI adapter cassette
Installing a PCI adapter contained in a cassette
Installing a PCI adapter cassette
Installing with the power off
Removing a PCI adapter contained in a cassette from the expansion unit
Removing with the power off
Removing a PCI adapter cassette
Replacing a PCI adapter contained in a cassette from the expansion unit with the power off
PCI adapter single-width and double-width cassettes
Removing an adapter from the PCI adapter single-width cassette
Placing a PCI adapter in a single-width cassette
Removing an adapter from the PCI adapter double-wide cassette
Placing an adapter in the PCI adapter double-wide cassette
Related procedures for installing and removing PCI adapters
Before you begin
Identifying a failing part
Safety notices
Handling static-sensitive devices
Shutting down logical partitions
Updating the worldwide port name for a new 2766, 2787, 280E, 576B, or 5774 IOA.
PCI-X double-wide, quad-channel Ultra320 SCSI RAID Controller (FC 5739, 5778, 5781, 5782; CCIN 571F, 575B)
PCI-X DDR 1.5 GB cache SAS RAID Adapter (FC 5904, 5906, 5908; CCIN 572F and 575C)
Managing PCI adapters
What's new in Managing PCI adapters
PDF file for Managing PCI adapters
Managing PCI adapters PDF
Overview of managing PCI adapters
Backplane daughter cards and RAID enablement cards
PCI Express
Safety information
Handling static sensitive devices
Partitioning considerations with dual slot and multi path adapters
PCI adapter information by feature type
PCIe RAID and SSD SAS adapter 3 Gb (FC 2053/2054/2055)
4 Gb Dual-Port Fibre Channel PCI-X 2.0 DDR Adapter (FC 1910, 5759; CCIN 1910, 5759)
PCI-X DDR dual-channel Ultra320 SCSI Adapter (FC 1912, 5736; CCIN 571A)
2-Port 10/100/1000 Base-TX Ethernet PCI-X Adapter (FC 1983, 5706; CCIN 5706)
1 Gigabit iSCSI TOE PCI-X Adapter (FC 1986, 5713)(CCIN 573C)
Description and technical overview
Preparing to install the adapter
Verifying your hardware requirements
Verifying your software requirements
Checking prerequisites
Gathering tools and documentation
Installing the device driver software for the adapter
Installing the device driver software for the IBM 1 Gigabit-SX iSCSI TOE PCI-X Adapter
Verify AIX software installation
Installing the device driver software for the IBM 1 Gigabit-TX iSCSI TOE PCI-X Adapter
Verifying AIX software installation
Installing the IBM 1 Gigabit iSCSI TOE PCI-X Adapter
Installing the adapter
Verifying the adapter installation
Running adapter diagnostics
Configuring the 1 Gigabit iSCSI TOE PCI-X adapter
Overview of configuration process
Installing the device-specific storage support files
Configuring the adapter in AIX
Updating the iSCSI targets flat file
Configuring the storage device
Connecting the adapter to an Ethernet network
Connecting the IBM 1 Gigabit-SX iSCSI TOE PCI-X adapter (optical connector) to an Ethernet network
Understanding the adapter LED
Connecting the network cables and adapter
Connecting the IBM 1 Gigabit-TX iSCSI TOE PCI-X adapter (copper connector) to an Ethernet network
Connecting the network cables and adapter
Understanding the adapter LED
Technical Appendixes
Config logging information
iSCSI TOE adapter error log information (ICS_ERR template)
iSCSI TOE protocol driver error log detail (ISCSI_ERR template)
4-Port USB PCIe Adapter (FC 2728; CCIN 57D1)
PCIe 2-Line WAN w/Modem (FC 2893, 2894; CCIN 576C)
PCI-X Cryptographic Coprocessor (FC 4764; CCIN 4764)
PCIe Cryptographic Coprocessor (FC 4807 and FC 4809)
Dual IOA Enablement Card (FC 5662)
10 GB FCoE PCI Express Dual Port Adapter (FC 5708; CCIN 2B3B)
4-Port 10/100/1000 Base-TX PCI Express Adapter (FC 5717; CCIN 5717)
10 Gigabit Ethernet-CX4 PCI Express Adapter (FC 5732; CCIN 5732)
8 Gigabit PCI Express Dual Port Fibre Channel Adapter (FC 5735; CCIN 577D)
POWER GXT145 PCI Express Graphics Accelerator (FC 5748)
4 Gb Dual-Port Fibre Channel PCI-X 2.0 DDR Adapter (FC 5749; CCIN 2B30)
2-Port 10/100/1000 Base-TX Ethernet PCI Express Adapter (FC 5767; CCIN 5767)
2-Port Gigabit Ethernet-SX PCI Express Adapter (FC 5768; CCIN 5768)
10 Gigabit Ethernet-SR PCI Express Adapter (FC 5769; CCIN 5769)
10 Gigabit Ethernet-LR PCI Express Adapter (FC 5772; CCIN 576E)
4 Gigabit PCI Express Single Port Fibre Channel Adapter (FC 5773; CCIN 5773)
PCI-X double-wide, quad-channel Ultra320 SCSI RAID Controller (FC 5778, 5782; CCIN 571F, 575B)
4 Port Async EIA-232 PCIe Adapter (FC 5785; CCIN 57D2)
PCIe Dual - x4 SAS Adapter (FC 5901; CCIN 57B3)
PCI-X DDR Dual –x4 Port SAS RAID Adapter (FC 5902; CCIN 572B)
PCIe Dual - x4 3Gb SAS RAID Adapter (FC 5903; CCIN 574E)
PCI-X DDR 1.5 GB cache SAS RAID Adapter (FC 5904, 5908; CCIN 572F and 575C)
PCI-X DDR External Dual – x4 Port SAS Adapter (FC 5912 CCIN 572A)
Replacing SCSI RAID disk-controller cache battery packs
Replacing the cache battery pack on the 571B adapter
Replacing the cache battery pack on the 571F and 575B adapters
Replacing the cache battery pack on the 571E, 574F, 2780, or 5708 adapters
Maintaining the rechargeable battery on the 57B7, 57CF, 574E, and 572F/575C SAS adapters
Displaying rechargeable battery information
Error state
Forcing a rechargeable battery error
Replacing a battery pack
Replacing a 572B nonconcurrent maintainable battery pack
Replacing a 572F/575C card set concurrent maintainable battery pack
Replacing a 57B7 concurrent maintainable battery pack
Replacing a 57CF cache battery pack
Replacing a 574E concurrent maintainable battery pack
Installing the AIX device driver software
Verifying the AIX device driver software
PCI adapter placement
PDF file for PCI adapter placement on the 8202-E4B or 8205-E6B
PCI adapter placement PDF
Supported PCI adapters for the 8202-E4B or 8205-E6B
Model 8202-E4B or 8205-E6B server
Determining the best slot to install the adapter in a 8202-E4B or 8205-E6B system
Find the current system configuration in IBM i
SAS RAID controllers for IBM i
What's new in SAS RAID controllers for IBM i
PDF files for SAS RAID controllers for IBM i
SAS RAID controllers for IBM i PDF
SAS RAID controllers for IBM i
Feature comparison of SAS RAID cards
PCI-X SAS RAID card comparison
PCIe SAS RAID card comparison
SAS architecture
Disk arrays
Supported RAID levels
RAID 5
RAID 6
System mirroring
Disk array capacities
RAID level summary
Controller software
Verifying the controller software
Common controller and disk array management tasks
Viewing IBM SAS disk information
Considerations for solid-state drives
Dual storage IOA configurations
Possible disk storage IOA configurations
Dual storage IOA functions
Dual storage IOA function attributes
Viewing dual storage IOA attributes
SAS cabling considerations
Performance considerations
Dual storage IOA access optimization
Installing dual storage IOA configurations
SAS RAID controller maintenance
Rechargeable battery maintenance
Displaying rechargeable battery information
Error state
Forcing a rechargeable battery error
Replacing a battery pack
Replacing a 572B nonconcurrent maintainable battery pack
Replacing a 572F/575C card set concurrent maintainable battery pack
Replacing a 574E concurrent maintainable battery pack
Replacing a 57B7 concurrent maintainable battery pack
Replacing a 57CF cache battery pack
Replacing a 2BD9 or 2BE1 nonconcurrent maintainable battery pack
Separating the 572F/575C card set and moving the cache directory card
Replacing an SSD module on the PCIe RAID and SSD SAS adapter
Viewing SAS fabric path information
Example: Using SAS fabric path information
SAS address and physical location information
SAS RAID controllers for Linux
What's new in SAS RAID controllers for Linux
PDf file for SAS RAID controllers for Linux
SAS RAID controllers for Linux PDF
General information
Comparison of general features
Comparison of cache features
Comparison of HA features
SAS overview
SAS architecture summary
Disk arrays
Supported RAID levels
Estimating disk array capacities
RAID level summary
Stripe-unit size
Disk array overview
Disk array states
Physical disk states
I/O adapter states
Auxiliary write cache adapter
Related information
RAID controller software
Verifying installation of the controller software
Linux ipr device driver updates
Updating the iprutils package
Common IBM SAS RAID controller tasks
Starting the iprconfig utility
Status of devices, arrays and paths
Viewing device status
Viewing array status
Viewing path status
RAID and JBOD formats
Formatting to advanced function
Formatting to JBOD
Creating and deleting disk arrays
Creating an IBM SAS RAID disk array
Deleting an IBM SAS RAID disk array
Adding disks to an existing array
Migrating an existing disk array to a new RAID level
Hot spare disks
Creating hot spare disks
Deleting hot spare disks
Considerations for solid-state drives (SSD)
Multi-initiator and high availability
Possible HA configurations
Controller functionality
Controller functionality attributes
Viewing HA controller attributes
HA cabling considerations
HA performance considerations
Configuration and serviceability considerations for HA RAID configurations
HA asymmetric access optimization
Enabling asymmetric access
Asymmetric access status of disk arrays
Installing high availability
Installing an HA single-system RAID configuration
Installing an HA two-system RAID configuration
Functions requiring special attention in an HA two-system RAID configuration
Installing an HA two-system JBOD configuration
IBM SAS RAID controller maintenance
Usage tips
Updating the controller microcode
Rechargeable battery maintenance
Displaying rechargeable battery information
Forcing a rechargeable battery error
Replacing the rechargeable battery pack
Replacing a nonconcurrently maintainable battery pack
Replacing a concurrently maintainable battery pack
Replacing the cache directory card
Replacing an SSD module on the PCIe RAID and SSD SAS adapter
Physical disks
Removing a failed disk
Installing a new disk
Disk failure recovery
RAID 0 failure
RAID 5 disk recovery
Recovering a RAID 5 single-disk failure
RAID 5 multiple-disk failure
RAID 6 disk recovery
Recovering a RAID 6 single- or dual-disk failure
RAID 6 failure of three or more disks
RAID 10 disk recovery
Recovering a RAID 10 single-disk failure
RAID 10 multiple-disk failure
Reclaiming IOA cache storage
Problem determination and recovery
Analyzing error logs
Basic vi commands
Searching logs
Sample error logs
Generic IOA or device errors
Device configuration errors
Array errors
Cache errors
Disk array problem identification
Unit reference code tables
Maintenance analysis procedures
MAP 3300
MAP 3310
MAP 3311
MAP 3312
MAP 3313
MAP 3321
MAP 3330
MAP 3333
MAP 3334
MAP 3335
MAP 3337
MAP 3342
MAP 3343
MAP 3344
MAP 3345
MAP 3346
MAP 3348
MAP 3349
MAP 3350
MAP 3351
MAP 3352
MAP 3353
MAP 3390
SAS RAID controllers for AIX
What's new in SAS RAID controllers for AIX
PDF file for SAS RAID controllers for AIX
SAS RAID controllers for AIX PDF
SAS RAID controllers for AIX overview
Feature comparison of SAS RAID cards
PCI-X SAS RAID card comparison
PCIe SAS RAID card comparison
SAS architecture
Disk arrays
Supported RAID levels
RAID 0
RAID 5
RAID 6
RAID 10
Disk array capacities
RAID level summary
Stripe-unit size
Valid states for hdisks and pdisks
States for disk arrays (hdisks)
States for physical disks (pdisks)
pdisk descriptions
Auxiliary write cache
Auxiliary write cache adapter
Installing the auxiliary write cache
Viewing link status information
Controller software
Controller software verification
Common controller and disk array management tasks
Using the Disk Array Manager
Preparing disks for use in SAS disk arrays
Creating a disk array
Migrating an existing disk array to a new RAID level
Viewing the disk array configuration
Deleting a disk array
Adding disks to an existing disk array
Using hot spare disks
Creating hot spare disks
Deleting hot spare disks
Viewing IBM SAS disk array settings
Viewing IBM SAS pdisk settings
Viewing pdisk vital product data
Viewing controller SAS addresses
Controller SAS address attributes
AIX command-line interface
Considerations for solid-state drives (SSDs)
Multi-initiator and high availability
Possible HA configurations
Controller functions
Controller function attributes
Viewing HA controller attributes
HA cabling considerations
HA performance considerations
HA access optimization
HA access characteristics within List SAS Disk Array Configuration
Configuration and serviceability considerations for HA RAID configurations
Installing high availability
Installing an HA single-system RAID configuration
Installing an HA two-system RAID configuration
Functions requiring special attention in an HA two-system RAID configuration
Installing an HA two-system JBOD configuration
SAS RAID controller maintenance
Updating the SAS RAID controller microcode
Changing pdisks to hdisks
Maintaining the rechargeable battery on the 57B7, 57CF, 574E, and 572F/575C SAS adapters
Displaying rechargeable battery information
Error state
Forcing a rechargeable battery error
Replacing a battery pack
Replacing a 572B nonconcurrent maintainable battery pack
Replacing a 572F/575C card set concurrent maintainable battery pack
Replacing a 574E concurrent maintainable battery pack
Replacing a 57B7 concurrent maintainable battery pack
Replacing a 57CF cache battery pack
Replacing a 2BD9 or 2BE1 nonconcurrent maintainable battery pack
Separating the 572F/575C card set and moving the cache directory card
Replacing the cache directory card
Replacing pdisks
Replacing an SSD module on the PCIe RAID and SSD SAS adapter
Viewing SAS fabric path information
Example: Using SAS fabric path information
Problem determination and recovery
SAS resource locations
Showing physical resource attributes
Disk array problem identification
Service request numbers
Controller maintenance analysis procedures
Examining the hardware error log
MAP 3100
MAP 3110
MAP 3111
MAP 3112
MAP 3113
MAP 3120
MAP 3121
MAP 3130
MAP 3131
MAP 3132
MAP 3133
MAP 3134
MAP 3135
MAP 3140
MAP 3141
MAP 3142
MAP 3143
MAP 3144
MAP 3145
MAP 3146
MAP 3147
MAP 3148
MAP 3149
MAP 3150
MAP 3152
MAP 3153
MAP 3190
Finding a service request number from an existing AIX error log
Power interlock switch
PDF file for the power interlock switch in the 8202-E4B or 8205-E6B systems
Power interlock switch PDF
Removing the 8202-E4B or 8205-E6B power interlock switch with power off
Replacing the 8202-E4B or 8205-E6B power interlock switch with power off
Power supplies
PDF file for Power supplies in the 8202-E4B or 8205-E6B
Power supplies PDF
Removing the 8202-E4B or 8205-E6B power supply with the power turned off
Removing the 8202-E4B or 8205-E6B power supply with the power turned on
Replacing the 8202-E4B or 8205-E6B power supply with the power turned off
Replacing the 8202-E4B or 8205-E6B power supply with the power on
Power supply LEDs
Power supplies, fans, and input power distribution assemblies in a 5802 or 5877 expansion unit
Removing a power supply or fan from a 5802 or 5877 expansion unit with the power turned on
Replacing a power supply or fan in a 5802 or 5877 expansion unit with the power on
Removing an input power distribution assembly from a 5802 or 5877 expansion unit with the power off
Replacing an input power distribution assembly in a 5802 or 5877 expansion unit with the power off
Racks and rack features
What's new in Racks, rack features, and installing systems or expansion units into a rack
PDF files for Racks
Installing systems and expansion units into a rack
Installing the rack
Installing the 7014-T00 or 7014-T42 racks
Completing a parts inventory
Positioning the rack
Leveling the rack
Attaching the stabilizer brackets
Attaching the rack to a concrete floor
Attaching the rack to the concrete floor beneath a raised floor
Connecting the power distribution system
Checking the ac outlets
Attaching the front or back ac electrical outlet
Installing the ac outlet-mounting plates with ac outlets
Installing the ac outlet-mounting plate without ac outlets
Connecting a dc power source
Installing a system or expansion unit into a rack
Installing the model 8202-E4B or 8205-E6B into a rack
Determining the location
Marking the location
Attaching the 8202-E4B or 8205-E6B mounting hardware to the rack
Installing the cable-management arm
Connecting the power cables to the system
Installing the model 5802 or 5877 into a rack
Determining the location
Marking the location
Attaching the mounting hardware to the rack
Installing the 5802 or 5877 on the rail assembly
Installing the model 5886 into a rack
Determining the location
Marking the location
Attaching the mounting hardware to the rack
Installing the 5886 on the rail assembly
Installing the 5796 or 7314-G30 expansion unit in a rack
Powering off the system and removing power
Marking the location
Installing the expandable rails and extension bracket into the rack
Installing the shell
Installing the expansion unit
Attaching the power controller (SPCN) and power cables
Powering on the system
Installing the model 5786 or 7031-D24 into a rack
Completing a parts inventory
Determining the location
Marking the location
Attaching the mounting hardware to the rack
Installing the 5786 or 7031-D24 on the rail assembly
Attaching the cable-management arm to the standard rails
Removing and replacing 7014-T00 or 7014-T42 side panels
Removing and replacing 7014-T00 or 7014-T42 trim panels
Attaching the rack doors
Attaching a high-perforation front door
Rack safety notices
Installing the rack security kit
Ruggedized kit
Releasing the ruggedized brace
Releasing the side panel with a ruggedized kit
Connecting multiple racks with rack-to-rack attachment kit
Rack status beacon
Installing the rack status beacon
Connecting multiple junction boxes
Installing or removing a rack-mounted system-unit latch bracket
Removing or replacing a rack top cover
Removing a rack top cover
Replacing a rack top cover
Power distribution unit plus
Installing the PDU+ in the side of a rack
Setting up power monitoring using the PDU+
Using the IBM DPI Configuration Utility
Using the Web interface
GX adapters
PDF file for GX adapters on the 8202-E4B or 8205-E6B
GX adapters PDF
Installing GX adapters for the 8202-E4B or 8205-E6B
Removing GX adapters for the 8202-E4B or 8205-E6B
Replacing GX adapters for the 8202-E4B or 8205-E6B
SAS RAID enablement and cache battery pack
PDF file for SAS RAID enablement
SAS RAID enablement
Installing the 3x3 split-drive bays no RAID 5/6 support (FC 5631)
Installing the Storage Backplane - 8 SFF Bays/175MB RAID/Dual IOA (FC 5630)
Installing the Storage Backplane - 6 SFF Bays/SATA DVD (FC 5618)
Removing and replacing SAS RAID adapters and batteries
Removing and replacing the disk drive backplane
Removing the disk drive backplane
Replacing the disk drive backplane
Removing and replacing the 8202-E4B or 8205-E6B system backplane
Removing the 8202-E4B or 8205-E6B system backplane
Replacing the 8202-E4B or 8205-E6B system backplane
8202-E4B or 8205-E6B SAS subsystem service considerations
Service considerations for the cache battery pack
Removing the RAID enablement card
Replacing the RAID enablement card
Removing the RAID/cache storage controller
Replacing the RAID/cache storage controller
Removing and installing the cache battery card
Removing and replacing a cache battery pack
Voltage regulators
PDF file for Voltage regulators
Voltage regulators PDF
Processor voltage regulator module for the 8202-E4B and the 8205-E6B
Installing the 8202-E4B or 8205-E6B processor voltage regulator module
Removing the 8202-E4B or 8205-E6B processor voltage regulator module
Replacing the 8202-E4B or 8205-E6B processor voltage regulator module
Memory voltage regulator module for the 8202-E4B or 8205-E6B
Removing the 8202-E4B or 8205-E6B memory voltage regulator module
Replacing the 8202-E4B or 8205-E6B memory voltage regulator module
Common procedures for installable features
Before you begin
Identifying a failing part
Control panel LEDs
Identifying a failing part in an AIX system or logical partition
Locating a failing part in an AIX system or logical partition
Activating the indicator light for the failing part
Deactivating the failing-part indicator light
Identifying a failing part in an IBM i system or logical partition
Activating the failing-part indicator light
Deactivating the failing-part indicator light
Identifying a failing part in a Linux system or logical partition
Locating a failing part in a Linux system or logical partition
Finding the location code of a failing part in a Linux system or logical partition
Activating the indicator light for the failing part
Deactivating the failing-part indicator light
Locating a failing part in a Virtual I/O Server system or logical partition
Identifying a part by using the Virtual I/O Server
Starting the system
Starting a system that is not managed by a Hardware Management Console
Start the system or logical partition by using the HMC
Stop the system
Stop the system that is not managed by an HMC
Stop the system by using the Hardware Management Console to perform a service action or repair.
Removing and replacing the expansion unit cover or door
Removing the front cover on the 7314-G30 or 5796
Installing the front cover on the 7314-G30 or 5796
System covers
Removing and replacing covers for the 8202-E4B or 8205-E6B
Removing the front cover on a rack-mounted system
Removing the front cover on a stand-alone system
Installing the front cover on a rack-mounted system
Installing the front cover and front door on a stand-alone system
Removing the service access cover on a rack-mounted system
Removing the service access cover on a stand-alone system
Installing the service access cover on a rack-mounted system
Installing the service access cover on a stand-alone system
Removing and replacing covers for the 8231-E2B
Removing the service access cover on a rack-mounted system
Installing the service access cover on a rack-mounted system
Removing and replacing covers on the 8233-E8B or 8236-E8C system
Removing the front cover
Installing the front cover
Removing the service access cover
Installing the service access cover
Removing and replacing covers for the 9117-MMB or 9179-MHB
Removing the front cover
Installing the front cover
Service and operating positions
Placing the 8202-E4B or 8205-E6B system into the service or operating position
Placing a rack-mounted system into the service position
Placing a rack-mounted system into the operating position
Placing the rack-mounted 8233-E8B or 8236-E8C system into the service position or operating position
Placing a rack-mounted system into the service position
Placing a rack-mounted system into the operating position
Placing the rack-mounted 8233-E8B or 8236-E8C system into the service position or operating position
Placing a 8233-E8B or 8236-E8C in the service position
Placing the 8233-E8B or 8236-E8C in the operating position
Power cords
Disconnecting the power cords from the 8202-E4B or 8205-E6B system
Connecting the power cords to the 8202-E4B or 8205-E6B system
Disconnecting the power cords from the 8231-E2B
Connecting the power cords to the 8231-E2B
Installing a feature by using the Hardware Management Console
Removing a part by using the Hardware Management Console
Exchanging a part by using the Hardware Management Console
Verifying the installed part
Verifying an installed feature or replaced part in an AIX system or logical partition
Verifying the installed part in an IBM i system or logical partition
Deactivating the failing-part indicator light
Verifying the installed part in a Linux system or logical partition
Verifying an installed part by using stand-alone diagnostics
Verifying the installed part by using Hardware Management Console
Activating and deactivating LEDs
Viewing serviceable events
Verifying an installed feature or replaced part on a system or logical partition by using Virtual I/O Server tools
Accessing the control panel for the 8233-E8B or 8236-E8C server
Disconnecting the SMP processor cable from a system
Reconnecting the SMP processor cable to a system
Removing the 5802 I/O planar
Replacing the 5802 I/O planar
Removing the 5802 enclosure management controller
Replacing the 5802 enclosure management controller
Converting the 8202-E4B or 8205-E6B from a stand-alone to a rack-mounted system
Converting the 8202-E4B or 8205-E6B from a rack mounted to a stand-alone system
Working with consoles, terminals, and interfaces
Installing and configuring the Hardware Management Console
What's new in Installing and configuring the HMC
PDF files for installing and configuring the HMC
Installing and configuring the Hardware Management Console
Installing the Hardware Management Console
Road map for installing the Hardware Management Console
Planning for HMC installation and configuration
Installing your rack-mounted HMC
Installing your stand-alone HMC
Configuring the HMC for the first time
Installation and configuration scenarios
Choosing network settings on the HMC
HMC network connections
Types of HMC network connections
Private and open networks in the HMC environment
HMC as a DHCP server
Deciding which connectivity method to use for the call-home server
Using Internet SSL to connect to remote support
Choosing an internet protocol
Internet SSL address lists
Using a virtual private network to connect to remote support
VPN Server Address List
Using the telephone and modems to connect to remote support
Using multiple call-home servers
Preparing for HMC configuration
Preinstallation configuration worksheet for the HMC
Setting up the HMC
Cabling your stand-alone HMC
Installing the 7310-CR4 HMC into a rack
Completing a parts inventory
Determining the location
Marking the location without a rack-mounting template
Installing the slide rails into the rack
Installing the HMC on the slide rails
Installing the cable-management arm
Cabling your rack-mounted HMC
Installing the 7042-CR5 and 7042-CR6 into a rack
Configuring the HMC
Configuring the HMC using the fast path through the Guided Setup wizard
Configuring the HMC using the HMC menus
Starting the HMC
Changing the date and time
Configuring the HMC network types
Identifying the Ethernet port defined as eth0
Determining the interface name for an Ethernet adapter
Setting the media speed
Selecting a private or open network
Configuring the HMC as a DHCP server
Setting the IPv4 address
Setting the IPv6 address
Using only IPv6 addresses
Changing HMC firewall settings
Enabling remote restricted shell access
Enabling remote Web access
Configuring a routing entry as the default gateway
Configuring domain name services
Configuring domain suffixes
Configuring the HMC so that it uses LDAP remote authentication
Configuring the HMC so that it uses Key Distribution Center servers for Kerberos remote authentication
Configuring the HMC so that it can contact service and support
Configuring the HMC so that it can connect to service and support using the call-home setup wizard
Configuring the local console to report errors to service and support
Configuring an HMC to contact service and support using LAN-based Internet and SSL
Connecting to service and support using the telephone and modems
Connecting to service and support using a LAN-based VPN
Choosing existing call-home servers to connect to service and support for this HMC
Verifying that your connection to service and support is working
Authorizing users to view collected system data
Transmitting service information
Set passwords for the managed system
Testing the connection between the HMC and the managed system
Postconfiguration steps
Backing up critical HMC data
Backing up the entire HMC hard drive to a remote system
Updating, upgrading, and migrating your HMC machine code
Determining your HMC machine code version and release
Obtaining and applying machine code updates for the HMC with an Internet connection
Obtaining and applying machine code updates for the HMC using DVD or an FTP server
Upgrading your HMC software
Migrating the machine code on an HMC from Version 6 to Version 7
Managing the HMC
What's new in Managing the HMC
PDF files for Managing the HMC
Managing the HMC guide
Installing and configuring the HMC PDF
Logical partitioning PDF
Introduction to the HMC
User interface style for the HMC
Predefined user IDs and passwords
Tasks and roles
Starting the HMC
Using the Web-based user interface
Task bar
Navigation pane
Welcome
Systems Management
Servers
Selecting a server
Displaying server details
Launching tasks for managed objects
Tasks pad
Context Menu
Tasks menu
Partitions
Displaying partition details
Frames
Custom Groups
User-defined groups
System Plans
HMC Management
Service Management
Updates
Work pane
Working with Tables
Selecting Rows
Filtering
Sorting
Column configuration
Views menu
Status bar
Status: Unacceptable
Status: Attention LEDs
Status: Serviceable Events
Status Overview
HMC tasks, user roles, IDs, and associated commands
Systems Management for Servers
Properties
Update Password
Operations
Power On
Power Off
Power Management
LED Status
Schedule Operations
Advanced System Management
Utilization Data
Rebuild
Change Password
Configuration
Create Logical Partition
System Plans
Partition Availability Priority
View Workload Management Groups
Manage Custom Groups
Manage Partition Data
Manage System Profiles
Virtual Resources
Shared processor pool management
Shared Memory Pool Management
Virtual Storage Management
Virtual Network Management
Connections
View service processor connection status
Resetting or removing connections
Disconnecting another HMC
Adding a managed system
Correcting a connection problem
Correcting a No connection state for a managed system
Correcting an Incomplete state for a managed system
Correcting a Recovery state for a managed system
Correcting an Error state for a managed system
Correcting a Failed Authentication state for a managed system
Correcting a new connection problem between the HMC and a managed system
Hardware Information
Adapters
Host Channel Adapter (HCA)
Host Ethernet Adapter (HEA)
View Hardware Topology
Updates
Serviceability
Manage Serviceable Events
Create Serviceable Event
Reference Code History
Control Panel Functions
Hardware
Add FRU
Add Enclosure
Exchange FRU
Exchange Enclosure
Remove FRU
Remove Enclosure
Power On/Off IO Unit
Manage Dumps
Collect VPD
Edit MTMS
FSP Failover
Capacity on Demand
Systems Management for Partitions
Properties
Change Default Profile
Operations
Activate
Restart
Shut Down
Manage Attention LED
Schedule Operations
viosvrcmd
Delete
Mobility
Migrate
Validate
Recover
Configuration
Manage Profiles
Manage Custom Groups
Save Current Configuration
Hardware Information
Adapters
Host Ethernet Adapter (HEA)
Host Channel Adapter (HCA)
Switch Network Interface
Virtual IO Adapters
Dynamic Logical Partitioning
Processor
Memory
Physical Adapters
Virtual Adapter
Host Ethernet
Console window
Serviceability
Manage Serviceable Events
Reference Code History
Control Panel Functions
Systems Management for Frames
Properties
Update Password
Operations
Initialize Frames
Initialize All Frames
Rebuild
Change Password
Power On/Off IO Unit
Configuration
Manage Custom Groups
Connections
Bulk Power Assembly (BPA) Status
Reset
Hardware Information
View RIO Topology
Serviceability
Manage Serviceable Events
Hardware
Add FRU
Add Enclosure
Exchange FRU
Exchange Enclosure
Remove FRU
Remove Enclosure
System Plans
View System Plan
Create System Plan
Deploy System Plan
Export System Plan
Import System Plan
Remove System Plan
HMC Management tasks
HMC Management - Operations
View HMC Events
Shut Down or Restart
Schedule Operations
Format Media
Back up HMC Data
Restore HMC Data
Save Upgrade Data
Change Network Settings
Test Network Connectivity
View Network Topology
Tip of the Day
View Licenses
Change User Interface Settings
Change Date and Time
Launch Guided Setup Wizard
HMC Management - Administration
Change User Password
Manage User Profiles and Access
Manage Task and Resource Roles
Manage Users and Tasks
Manage Certificates
KDC Configuration
View KDC Server
Modify KDC Server
Add KDC server
Remove KDC server
Import Service Key
Remove Service Key
Configuring the HMC so that it uses LDAP authentication
Remote Command Execution
Remote Virtual Terminal
Open Restricted Shell Terminal
Change Language and Locale
Create Welcome Text
Manage Data Replication
Managing Install Resources
Service Management tasks
Create Serviceable Event
Manage Serviceable Events
Load Serviceable Events
Manage Remote Connections
Manage Remote Support Requests
Format Media
Manage Dumps
Transmit Service Information
Manage Systems Call-Home
Manage Outbound Connectivity
Manage Inbound Connectivity
Manage Customer Information
Authorize User
Manage Serviceable Event Notification
Manage Connection Monitoring
Manage POWER4 Service Agent
Call-Home Setup Wizard
Updates
Update HMC
Managed System Updates
Change Licensed Internal Code for the current release
Upgrade Licensed Internal Code to a new release
Flash Side Selection
Check system readiness
View system information
Remote operations
Using a remote HMC
Using a Web browser
Using the HMC remote command line
Setting up secure script execution between SSH clients and the HMC
Enabling and disabling HMC remote commands
Web browser requirements
Preparing to use the Web browser
Logging in to the HMC from a LAN-connected Web browser
Customizable data replication
Peer-to-Peer replication
Master-to-Slave replication
Data replication
HMC commands
Managing the Advanced System Management Interface
What's new in Managing the ASMI
PDF file for Managing the ASMI
Managing the ASMI PDF
Setting up and accessing the ASMI
ASMI requirements
Accessing the ASMI using the HMC
Accessing the ASMI without an HMC
Connecting your server to a PC or notebook
Accessing the ASMI using a PC or notebook and Web browser
Setting the IP address on your PC or notebook
Setting the IP address in Windows XP and Windows 2000
Setting the IP address in Linux
Setting the IP address in Windows Vista
Connecting a system running AIX or Linux to a terminal
Accessing the ASMI using an ASCII terminal
Accessing the graphics console
Controlling the system power using the control panel
Starting a system that is not managed by a Hardware Management Console
Stop the system that is not managed by an HMC
Initiating a delayed power off
Initiating a fast power off
Controlling the system power using the ASMI
Powering the system on and off
Setting auto-power restart
Performing an immediate power off
Performing a system reboot
Setting Wake on LAN
ASMI authority levels
ASMI login restrictions
Setting up an ASMI login profile
Changing ASMI passwords
Retrieving ASMI login audits
Changing the default language for the ASMI
Updating installed languages
Managing your server using the ASMI
Viewing system information
Viewing vital product data
Viewing persistent storage
Viewing SPCN trace
Viewing progress indicator from previous boot
Viewing progress indicator history
Viewing real-time progress indicator
Viewing memory data
Viewing firmware maintenance history
Changing system configuration
Changing system name
Configuring I/O enclosures
Changing the time of day
Changing the firmware update policy on a System i model
Changing the PCI error policy
Configuring monitoring
Changing the interposer plug count
Changing the number of HSL OptiConnect connections
Changing the memory allocation
Removing HMC connection data
Configuring virtual I/O connections
Configuring Ethernet settings
Managing virtual I/O connectivity
Configuration details for virtual Ethernet switches
Setting the maximum number of virtual Ethernet switches
Running the floating-point test
Controlling server power consumption
Deconfiguring hardware
Setting deconfiguration policies
Changing processor configuration
Changing memory configuration
Changing the processor unit configuration
Clearing all deconfiguration errors
Programming vital product data
Setting the system brand
Setting the system identifiers
Setting the system enclosure type
Changing service indicators
Turning off the system attention indicator
Enabling enclosure indicators
Changing indicators by location code
Performing an LED test on the control panel
Setting performance options
Changing the logical-memory block size
Increasing the system-memory page size
TurboCore settings
Configuring network services
Configuring network interfaces
Configuring network access
Debugging the virtual tty
Using on-demand utilities
Order Capacity on Demand
Activating Capacity on Demand or PowerVM using the ASMI
Resuming server firmware after CoD activation
Use Capacity on Demand commands
Viewing information about CoD resources
Using concurrent maintenance utilities
Preparing the control panel for the 8233-E8B, 8236-E8C, 9117-MMB, and 9179-MHB systems
Reserving RIO/HSL adapter slots
Viewing and customizing ASMI service aid menus
Displaying error and event logs
Enabling serial port snoop
Using the ASMI to perform a system dump
Using the ASMI to perform a service processor dump
Initiating a partition dump
Configuring a system port for call options
Configuring your modem
Configuring the call-home and call-in policy
Testing the call-home policy
Rebooting the service processor
Restoring your server to factory settings
Entering service processor commands
Viewing resources deconfigured using the guard function
Performing a resource dump
Troubleshooting problems in accessing the ASMI
Managing the control panel functions
What's new in Managing the control panel functions
PDF file for Managing the control panel functions
Managing the control panel functions
Control panel concepts
Physical control panel
Accessing the control panel functions using the physical control panel
Putting the physical control panel in manual operating mode
Control panel function codes
Primary control panel functions
Function 01: Display selected IPL type, system operating mode, and IPL speed
Function 02: Select IPL type, IPL speed override, system operating mode, and firmware mode
Function 03: Restart IPL
Function 04: Lamp test
Functions 05 - 06: Reserved
Function 07: SPCN functions
Function 08: Fast power off
Functions 09 - 10: Reserved
Function 11: SRC display (ASCII string)
Function 12: SRC display (hex words 2 - 5)
Function 13: SRC display (hex words 6 - 9)
Functions 14 - 19: SRC display (callouts)
Function 20: System type, model, feature code, and IPL type
Customer-extended panel functions
Function 21: Service tool initiation
Function 22: Partition dump
Functions 23 - 24: Reserved
Functions 25 - 26: Service switches 1 and 2
Functions 27 - 29: Reserved
Function 30: Service processor IP address and port location
Functions 31 - 33: Reserved
Function 34: Retry partition dump
Functions 35 - 41: Reserved
Function 41: Nondisruptive platform system dump
Function 42: Platform system dump
Function 43: Service processor dump
Functions 44 - 54: Reserved
Function 55: View and change platform system dump data
Functions 56 - 62: Reserved
Function 63: Display system status SRCs
Function 64: Display diagnostic status SRCs
Function 65–Deactivate remote service
Function 66–Activate remote service
Function 67–Disk unit IOP reset/reload
Function 68–Concurrent maintenance – power off
Function 69–Concurrent maintenance – power on
Function 70–IOP dump
Functions 71 - 99: Reserved
Values for IPL types, system operating modes, and speeds
Managing system management services
What's new in Managing system management services
PDF file for Managing system management services
Managing the system management services PDF
Starting system management services
From a logically partitioned server
From a nonpartitioned server
Using system management services
Menus and descriptions
Main menu and navigation
Selecting the language
Setting up a remote IPL
Selecting the BOOTP or TFTP option
Selecting the ISCSI option
Configuring adapters
Selecting the speed, duplex option
Selecting the protocol option
Changing SCSI settings
Selecting the console
Selecting boot options
Selecting to install or boot a device
Configuring boot device order
Multiboot startup
Power-on self-test keys
Exiting system management services
Managing IBM i consoles
Managing Operations Console
What's new in Managing Operations Console
PDF file for Managing Operations Console
Managing Operations Console PDF
Operations Console concepts
Planning for your configuration
Operations Console considerations
General considerations for Operations Console
Systems not managed by an HMC
Systems managed by an HMC
All servers
Adapter considerations
Determine the console by adapter location
Multiple console-capable adapters
Host Ethernet Adapter
Tagging a Host Ethernet Adapter logical port or I/O adapter for the console
5706, 5707, 5767, and 5768 adapters
Configured console type
Dedicated adapter resource
Console adapter placement
Preparing for the Operations Console environment
Console activation in D-mode
Backup console for IBM i
Considerations for a backup console
Verify your system is ready for a backup console
Possible backup console configurations
Operations Console hardware requirements
Operations Console default console port
Adapter requirements
PC processor and memory requirements
Operations Console software requirements
Remote control panel
Remote control panel characteristics
Configuration information
Operations Console networking
Concepts for Operations Console networking
Bootstrap Protocol
HMC considerations
Setting up Operations Console
Managing Operations Console
Troubleshooting Operations Console
Managing the HMC 5250 console
What's new in Managing the HMC 5250 console
PDF file for Managing the HMC 5250 console
Managing the HMC 5250 console PDF
Preparing the IBM i logical partition to connect to a 5250 console session
Connecting to a 5250 console
Opening a local 5250 console session from an HMC
Opening a remote 5250 console session from an HMC
Operating a 5250 console
Changing consoles
What's new in Changing consoles
PDF file for Changing consoles
Changing consoles PDF
Concepts for changing your console configuration
Changing the console by powering off the managed system
Changing the console with the managed system powered on
Changing hardware for one or more consoles
Completing a console change with the logical partition powered on
Troubleshooting the new console
When the system is managed by an HMC
When the system is not managed by an HMC
Related information for Changing consoles
Accessing Operations Console information in the IBM i Information Center
Managing system resources
System plans
What's new in system plans
PDF file for System plans
System plans PDF
System Planning Tool
System plan conversion
Preparing for system plan conversion
Limitations of system plan conversion
Converting a system plan to System Planning Tool format
Troubleshooting system plan conversion
System plans on the HMC
Creating a system plan by using the HMC
Requirements for creating a system plan on the HMC
Optimizing data when creating a system plan on the HMC
Inventory gathering process on the HMC
Requirements for inventory gathering on the HMC
Hardware discovery process on the HMC
Requirements for hardware discovery on the HMC
Tips for maximizing data in a system plan on the HMC
Troubleshooting system plan creation for the HMC
Importing a system plan into an HMC
Deploying a system plan by using the HMC
Requirements for deploying a system plan on the HMC
System plan validation for the HMC
Hardware validation on the HMC
Partition validation on the HMC
Troubleshooting system plan deployment for HMC
Exporting a system plan from an HMC
Viewing a system plan on an HMC
Deleting a system plan from an HMC
Logical partitioning
What is new in logical partitioning
PDF file for Logical partitioning
Logical partitioning PDF
Integrated Virtualization Manager PDF
Logical partition overview
Benefits of logical partitioning
Sharing resources between logical partitions
Managed systems
Manufacturing default configuration
Logical partitioning tools
Hardware Management Console
Partition profile
Processor resource assignment
Memory resource assignment in partition profiles
I/O device assignment
Partition profiles that use all of the system resources
System profile
Partitioning with the Integrated Virtualization Manager
Virtual Partition Manager
Physical and virtual hardware resources
Processors
Dedicated processors
Shared processors
Virtual processors
Memory
Dedicated memory
Setting huge-page memory values for AIX dedicated memory partitions
Calculating huge-page memory requirements for AIX dedicated memory partitions
Viewing and setting huge-page memory values for AIX dedicated memory partitions
Shared memory
Overview of shared memory
Example: Logically overcommitted configuration
Example: Physically overcommitted configuration
Data flow for shared memory partitions
Logical memory
I/O entitled memory
Paging VIOS partition
Paging space device
On IVM-managed systems
On HMC-managed systems
Shared memory distribution
Active Memory Expansion
Terminal and console options for logical partitions
Hardware Management Console terminal and console options
Operations Console for IBM i logical partitions
I/O devices
Virtual adapters
Virtual Ethernet
Virtual fibre channel
Virtual fibre channel for HMC-managed systems
Virtual fibre channel on IVM-managed systems
Virtual SCSI adapters
Virtual serial adapters
Host Ethernet Adapter
Tagged resources for IBM i logical partitions
Load source placement rules for IBM i logical partitions
Alternate restart device placement rules for IBM i logical partitions
Switchable devices for IBM i logical partitions
Virtual OptiConnect for IBM i logical partitions
Expansion unit
5250 CPW for IBM i logical partitions
Barrier-synchronization register
Application support for Linux logical partitions
Examples: Logically partitioned systems
Scenarios: Logical partitions
Scenario: Creating a logical partition using the HMC
Scenario: Using partition profiles with the HMC
Scenario: Using system profiles with the HMC
Scenario: Dynamically moving processors and memory resources using the HMC
Scenario: Capacity on Demand for Linux
Planning for logical partitions
System Planning Tool
Preparing to configure Active Memory Expansion
Configuration requirements for shared memory
Preparing to configure shared memory
On IVM-managed systems
On HMC- managed systems
Determining the size of the shared memory pool
Software licensing for IBM licensed programs on logical partitions
Minimum hardware configuration requirements for logical partitions
Partitioning with the HMC
Creating logical partitions
Creating logical partitions on a new or nonpartitioned server
Creating IBM i logical partitions on a new or nonpartitioned managed system
Creating AIX or Linux logical partitions on a new or nonpartitioned managed system
Creating additional logical partitions
Creating additional partition profiles
Creating a system profile
Creating an AIX logical partition that uses IBM i virtual I/O resources
Creating a network-server description and a network-server storage space for an AIX logical partition
Connecting to the virtual console for an AIX logical partition
Starting the network-server description for an AIX logical partition
Creating an IBM i logical partition that uses IBM i virtual I/O resources
Creating a network-server description and a network-server storage space for an IBM i logical partition that uses IBM i resources
Connecting to the virtual console for an IBM i logical partition that uses IBM i virtual I/O resources
Starting the network-server description for an IBM i logical partition that uses IBM i virtual I/O resources
Creating a Linux logical partition that uses IBM i virtual I/O resources
Creating an NWSD and a network-server storage space for a Linux logical partition
Connecting to the virtual console for a Linux logical partition
Starting the network-server description for a Linux logical partition
Designating the service logical partition for your managed system
Resetting the managed system to a nonpartitioned configuration
Deleting a logical partition
Configuring virtual resources for logical partitions
Configuring Active Memory Expansion
Configuring a virtual Ethernet adapter
Editing the VLAN IDs of a virtual Ethernet adapter
Configuring the Quality of Service priority for a virtual Ethernet adapter
MAC address controls using the HMC
Configuring the MAC address controls for a virtual Ethernet adapter
Configuring a virtual fibre channel adapter
Configuring physical ports on a Host Ethernet Adapter
Configuring shared processor pools
Configuring the shared memory pool
Creating a logical Host Ethernet Adapter for a running logical partition
Creating a shared Ethernet adapter
Creating a virtual disk for a VIOS logical partition using the HMC
Creating storage pools
Entering the activation code for Active Memory Expansion
Reassigning logical partitions to shared processor pools
Managing the shared memory pool
Changing the size of the shared memory pool
Adding a paging VIOS partition to the shared memory pool
Changing the paging VIOS partitions assigned to the shared memory pool
Removing a paging VIOS partition from the shared memory pool
Reinstalling the Virtual I/O Server
Adding and removing paging space devices to and from the shared memory pool
Deleting the shared memory pool
Managing logical partitions
Activating a logical partition
Activating a partition profile
Activating a logical partition based on its current configuration
Activating a system profile
Shutting down and restarting logical partitions
Shutting down and restarting AIX in a logical partition
Shutting down AIX logical partitions
Restarting AIX logical partitions
Shutting down IBM i logical partitions
Shutting down IBM i logical partitions using the HMC
Performing a delayed shutdown of an IBM i logical partition
Performing an immediate shutdown of an IBM i logical partition
Shutting down IBM i logical partitions using Operations Console
Restarting and shutting down IBM i in a logical partition
Changing the operating mode for an IBM i logical partition
Changing the IPL type for an IBM i logical partition
Shutting down and restarting Linux in a logical partition
Shutting down Linux logical partitions
Restarting Linux logical partitions
Shutting down and restarting VIOS in a logical partition
Shutting down Virtual I/O Server logical partitions
Restarting Virtual I/O Server logical partitions
Managing partition profiles for logical partitions
Copying a partition profile
Changing partition profile properties
Deleting a partition profile
Managing system profiles
Copying a system profile
Changing a system profile
Validating a system profile
Deleting a system profile
Managing logical partition resources dynamically
Managing dedicated memory dynamically
Adding dedicated memory dynamically
Changing the Active Memory Expansion factor
Moving dedicated memory dynamically
Removing dedicated memory dynamically
Managing shared memory dynamically
Adding and removing logical memory dynamically
Adding and removing I/O entitled memory dynamically
Changing the Active Memory Expansion factor
Managing processor resources dynamically
Adding processor resources dynamically
Moving processor resources dynamically
Removing processor resources dynamically
Managing physical I/O devices and slots dynamically
Adding physical I/O devices and slots dynamically
Moving physical I/O devices and slots dynamically
Removing physical I/O devices and slots dynamically
Managing virtual adapters dynamically
Adding virtual adapters dynamically
Removing virtual adapters dynamically
Managing 5250 CPW dynamically
Adding 5250 CPW for IBM i logical partitions dynamically
Moving 5250 CPW for IBM i logical partitions dynamically
Removing 5250 CPW for IBM i logical partitions dynamically
Scheduling the movement of resources to and from logical partitions
Saving the logical partition configuration to a partition profile
Managing virtual resources for Virtual I/O Server logical partitions using the Hardware Management Console
Changing a virtual disk for a VIOS logical partition using the Hardware Management Console
Changing optical devices
Changing a storage pool for a VIOS logical partition using the Hardware Management Console
Changing a physical volume for a VIOS logical partition using the Hardware Management Console
Changing virtual fibre channel for a Virtual I/O Server using the HMC
Managing the memory configuration of a logical partition
Changing the paging VIOS partitions assigned to a shared memory partition
Changing the Active Memory Expansion factor
Changing the memory weight of a shared memory partition
Changing the memory mode
Managing dedicated memory dynamically
Adding dedicated memory dynamically
Moving dedicated memory dynamically
Removing dedicated memory dynamically
Managing shared memory dynamically
Adding and removing logical memory dynamically
Adding and removing I/O entitled memory dynamically
Obtaining additional WWPNs
Setting partition-availability priorities
Installing new hardware for IBM i logical partitions
Backing up and recovering data
Managing logical partitions that use IBM i resources
AIX
Adding virtual disk units to an AIX logical partition
Linking a network-server storage space to a network server description
Deleting network-server descriptions for an AIX logical partition
Deleting virtual disk drives for an AIX logical partition
Using IPL types when running AIX
Unlinking virtual disk drives from an AIX logical partition
Saving AIX server objects in IBM i
IBM i
Adding virtual disk units to an IBM i logical partition that uses i virtual I/O resources
Linking a network-server storage space to a network server description
Deleting network server descriptions for an IBM i logical partition that uses i virtual I/O resources
Deleting virtual disk drives for an IBM i logical partition that uses i virtual I/O resources
Using IPL types when running an IBM i logical partition that uses IBM i virtual I/O resources
Unlinking virtual disk drives from an IBM i logical partition that uses i resources
Saving IBM i server objects in i
Backing up and recovering IBM i logical partitions that use i virtual I/O resources
Linux
Adding virtual disk units to a Linux logical partition
Linking a network-server storage space to a network-server description
Deleting network server descriptions for a Linux logical partition
Deleting virtual disk drives for a Linux logical partition
Using IPL types when running Linux
Unlinking virtual disk drives from a Linux logical partition
Saving Linux server objects in IBM i
Backing up and recovering Linux logical partitions that use IBM i virtual I/O resources
Backing up and recovering files using the tar command
Saving to and restoring from a tape device
Saving to and restoring from a file
Backing up and recovering Linux logical partitions using i commands
Save Linux data by using IBM i SAV
Restore Linux data using i RST
Backing up the network server description and virtual disk drives associated with a Linux logical partition
Building a rescue image on a network storage space
Using a rescue image from a network-server storage space
Backing up network server descriptions for a Linux logical partition
Restoring network-server descriptions for a Linux logical partition
Performance
Adjusting the Active Memory Expansion configuration to improve performance
Performance considerations for shared memory partitions
Performance considerations for overcommitted shared memory partitions
Factors that influence the performance of shared memory partitions
Performance statistics for shared memory
Adjusting the shared memory configuration to improve performance
Determining the I/O entitled memory for a shared memory partition
Security
Troubleshooting IBM i logical partitions
Debugging network server description error messages for AIX logical partitions
Troubleshooting errors for Linux partitions using IBM i virtual I/O resources
Debugging network server description error messages
Troubleshooting Linux virtual tape errors
Situations requiring the assistance of an authorized service provider
Reference Code finder
Integrated Virtualization Manager
Partitioning with the Integrated Virtualization Manager
What's new
PDF file
Integrated Virtualization Manager PDF
System plans PDF
Planning
Supported server models for Integrated Virtualization Manager
Operating system support for logical partitions on POWER7 processor-based servers that are managed by the Integrated Virtualization Manager
Planning for a server
IBM i restrictions
Installing
Installing the Integrated Virtualization Manager on IBM Power Systems
Installing the Integrated Virtualization Manager on BladeCenter
Finishing the installation
Connecting to the Integrated Virtualization Manager Web-based interface
Connecting to the Virtual I/O Server command-line interface
Configuring the management and client logical partitions
Entering the activation code with Integrated Virtualization Manager
Changing memory and processor resources on the management partition
Setting the maximum number of virtual resources
Mirroring the management partition
Configuring storage on the managed system
Creating storage pools
Creating virtual disks
Configuring virtual fibre channel on the Integrated Virtualization Manager
Configuring virtual Ethernet on the managed system
Configuring virtual Ethernet bridges on the managed system
Assigning a Host Ethernet Adapter port to a logical partition
Dynamically managing physical adapters
Creating client logical partitions
Creating client logical partitions by using the Create Partitions wizard
Creating a partition based on an existing partition
Managing
Viewing and modifying system properties
Managing the shared memory pool by using the Integrated Virtualization Manager
Defining the shared memory pool by using the Integrated Virtualization Manager
Changing the shared memory pool size by using the Integrated Virtualization Manager
Adding or removing paging space devices by using the Integrated Virtualization Manager
Deleting the shared memory pool by using the Integrated Virtualization Manager
Managing partitions
Activating logical partitions
Adding a client logical partition to the partition workload group
Deleting logical partitions
Dynamically managing memory
Dynamically managing physical adapters
Dynamically managing processing power
Modifying partition properties
Managing memory properties for shared memory partitions
Migrating a client logical partition to another managed system
Opening a virtual terminal session
Shutting down logical partitions
Using the operator panel service functions
Viewing or modifying the status of a migrating partition
Viewing partition reference codes
Managing storage devices
Creating virtual optical devices
Modifying virtual disks
Modifying storage pools
Modifying physical volumes
Modifying the virtual fibre channel on the Integrated Virtualization Manager
Viewing virtual fibre channel connections for a partition on the Integrated Virtualization Manager
Modifying optical devices
Modifying physical tape devices
Managing Ethernet
Changing the TCP/IP settings on the Virtual I/O Server
Creating a virtual Ethernet adapter
Viewing virtual Ethernet settings
Updating the Integrated Virtualization Manager
Migrating the Virtual I/O Server from DVD
Updating the Virtual I/O Server's firmware and device microcode through the Integrated Virtualization Manager with an Internet connection
Updating the Virtual I/O Server's firmware and device microcode through the Integrated Virtualization Manager without an Internet connection
Installing or replacing a PCI adapter with the sytem power on in Virtual I/O Server
Creating and modifying user accounts
User roles
Creating user accounts
Changing user properties
Changing password settings
Removing user accounts
Changing user passwords
Editing your user profile
Troubleshooting the Integrated Virtualization Manager
Activating the Electronic Service Agent on the Integrated Virtualization Manager
Backing up and restoring partition data
Backing up virtual media and user files to tape
Restoring virtual media and user files from tape
Viewing application logs
Viewing application log properties
Monitoring tasks
Viewing hardware inventory
Recovering virtual optical device settings
Connecting an HMC to a system managed by the Integrated Virtualization Manager
PowerVM Editions
PowerVM Editions Overview
PowerVM Express Edition
PowerVM Standard Edition
PowerVM Enterprise Edition
Micro-Partitioning technology
Shared processors
Virtual processors
Entering the activation code with Integrated Virtualization Manager
Entering the activation code with HMC
Active Memory Sharing
Overview of shared memory
Example: A shared memory configuration that is logically overcommitted
Example: A shared memory configuration that is physically overcommitted
Entering the activation code with Integrated Virtualization Manager
Entering the activation code with HMC
Virtual I/O Server
What's new in Virtual I/O Server
PDF file
Virtual I/O Server PDF
Virtual I/O Server overview
Operating system support for VIOS client logical partitions
Components of the Virtual I/O Server
Virtual fibre channel
Virtual fibre channel for HMC-managed systems
Virtual fibre channel on IVM-managed systems
Virtual SCSI
Virtual I/O Server storage subsystem overview
Physical storage
Physical volumes
Logical volumes
Volume groups
Physical partitions
Logical partitions
Quorums
Virtual media repository
Storage pools
Optical devices
Tape
Virtual storage
Disk
Optical
Tape
Device compatibility in a Virtual I/O Server environment
Determining whether a physical volume is managed by UDID or IEEE
Mapping devices
Virtual networking
Host Ethernet Adapter
IPv6
Link Aggregation or EtherChannel devices
Virtual Ethernet adapters
Virtual local area networks
Shared Ethernet Adapters
Shared memory
Paging VIOS partition
Virtual I/O Server management
Virtual I/O Server command-line interface
Tivoli software
IBM Systems Director software
Scenarios
Scenario: Configuring a Virtual I/O Server without VLAN tagging
Scenario: Configuring a Virtual I/O Server using VLAN tagging
Scenario: Configuring Shared Ethernet Adapter failover
Scenario: Configuring Network Interface Backup in AIX client logical partitions without VLAN tagging
Scenario: Configuring Multi-Path I/O for AIX client logical partitions
Planning
Planning for Virtual I/O Server and client logical partitions using system plans
Specifications
Limitations and restrictions
Capacity planning
Planning for virtual SCSI
Latency
Bandwidth
Sizing considerations
Planning for Shared Ethernet Adapters
Network requirements
Adapter selection
Processor allocation
Memory allocation
Configuration requirements for shared memory
Redundancy considerations
Client logical partitions
Multipath I/O
Mirroring for client logical partitions
High Availability Cluster Multi-Processing
Link Aggregation or EtherChannel devices
Shared Ethernet Adapter failover
Virtual I/O Server logical partition
Multipathing
RAID
Link Aggregation or EtherChannel devices
Redundancy configuration using virtual fibre channel adapters
Security considerations
IBM i restrictions
Installing
Installing with an HMC version 7, release 7.1, or later
Entering the activation code with HMC version 7
Creating the Virtual I/O Server logical partition on an HMC managed system
Manually creating the Virtual I/O Server logical partition on an HMC managed system
Creating the Virtual I/O Server logical partition by deploying a system plan on an HMC POWER7 managed system
Installing the Virtual I/O Server from the HMC
Installing the Virtual I/O Server from CD or DVD
Finishing the installation
Viewing and accepting the license
Reinstalling the Virtual I/O Server
Migrating
Migrating the Virtual I/O Server from the HMC
Migrating the Virtual I/O Server from a downloaded image
Migrating the Virtual I/O Server from DVD
Configuring
Configuring virtual SCSI
Creating a virtual target device
Mapping to a physical or logical volume
Mapping to a file or logical volume
Mapping to a file-backed virtual optical device
Setting the reserve policy attributes of a device
Creating logical volume storage pools
Creating file storage pools
Creating the virtual media repository
Creating volume groups and logical volumes
Configure support for SCSI-2 reserve functions
Identifying exportable disks
Configuring virtual Ethernet
Creating a virtual Ethernet adapter using HMC version 7
Configuring a Shared Ethernet Adapter
Configuring a Link Aggregation or EtherChannel device
Assigning the virtual fibre channel adapter to a physical fibre channel adapter
Configuring the Tivoli agents and clients
Configuring the IBM Tivoli Monitoring agent
Configuring the IBM Tivoli Usage and Accounting Manager agent
Configuring the IBM Tivoli Storage Manager client
Configuring the IBM TotalStorage Productivity Center agents
Configuring the IBM Director agent
Configuring the Virtual I/O Server as an LDAP client
Managing
Managing storage
Importing and exporting volume groups and logical volume storage pools
Importing
Exporting
Mapping virtual disks to physical disks
Increasing virtual SCSI device capacity
Changing the virtual SCSI queue depth
Backing up and restoring files and file systems
Managing storage using TPC
Managing networks
Changing the network configuration of the Virtual I/O Server logical partition
Dynamically adding or removing VLANs on the Virtual I/O Server
Enabling and disabling GVRP
Managing SNMP
Upgrading to IPv6
Subscribing to product updates
Updating the Virtual I/O Server
Backing up the Virtual I/O Server
Backing up to tape
Backing up to one or more DVDs
Backing up to a remote file system by creating a nim_resources.tar file
Backing up to a remote file system by creating a mksysb image
Backing up user-defined virtual devices
Backing up user-defined virtual devices by using the backupios command
Backing up user-defined virtual devices by using the viosbr command
Scheduling backups
By creating a script and crontab file entry
Using the viosbr command
Backing up using Tivoli Storage Manager
Automated backup
Incremental backup
Restoring the Virtual I/O Server
Restoring from tape
Restoring from one or more DVDs
Restoring from the HMC using a nim_resources.tar file
Restoring from a NIM server using a mksysb file
Restoring user-defined virtual devices
Restoring user-defined virtual devices manually
Restoring user-defined virtual devices by using the viosbr command
Restoring using Tivoli Storage Manager
Installing or replacing a PCI adapter with the system power on in Virtual I/O Server
Shutting down logical partitions
Viewing information and statistics
Monitoring
Security
Connecting using OpenSSH
Configuring security hardening
Configuring firewall settings
Configuring a Kerberos client
Using role-based access control
Managing users
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting the Virtual I/O Server logical partition
Troubleshooting virtual SCSI problems
Correcting a failed Shared Ethernet Adapter configuration
Debugging problems with Ethernet connectivity
Enabling noninteractive shells
Recovering when disks cannot be located
Troubleshooting AIX client logical partitions
Performance data collection for analysis by the IBM Electronic Service Agent
Reference
Command descriptions
Configuration attributes for IBM Tivoli agents and clients
GVRP statistics
Network attributes
SEA failover statistics
SEA statistics
User types
Integrated Virtualization Manager
Partitioning with the Integrated Virtualization Manager
What's new
PDF file
Integrated Virtualization Manager PDF
System plans PDF
Planning
Supported server models for Integrated Virtualization Manager
Operating system support for logical partitions on POWER7 processor-based servers that are managed by the Integrated Virtualization Manager
Planning for a server
IBM i restrictions
Installing
Installing the Integrated Virtualization Manager on IBM Power Systems
Installing the Integrated Virtualization Manager on BladeCenter
Finishing the installation
Connecting to the Integrated Virtualization Manager Web-based interface
Connecting to the Virtual I/O Server command-line interface
Configuring the management and client logical partitions
Entering the activation code with Integrated Virtualization Manager
Changing memory and processor resources on the management partition
Setting the maximum number of virtual resources
Mirroring the management partition
Configuring storage on the managed system
Creating storage pools
Creating virtual disks
Configuring virtual fibre channel on the Integrated Virtualization Manager
Configuring virtual Ethernet on the managed system
Configuring virtual Ethernet bridges on the managed system
Assigning a Host Ethernet Adapter port to a logical partition
Dynamically managing physical adapters
Creating client logical partitions
Creating client logical partitions by using the Create Partitions wizard
Creating a partition based on an existing partition
Managing
Viewing and modifying system properties
Managing the shared memory pool by using the Integrated Virtualization Manager
Defining the shared memory pool by using the Integrated Virtualization Manager
Changing the shared memory pool size by using the Integrated Virtualization Manager
Adding or removing paging space devices by using the Integrated Virtualization Manager
Deleting the shared memory pool by using the Integrated Virtualization Manager
Managing partitions
Activating logical partitions
Adding a client logical partition to the partition workload group
Deleting logical partitions
Dynamically managing memory
Dynamically managing physical adapters
Dynamically managing processing power
Modifying partition properties
Managing memory properties for shared memory partitions
Migrating a client logical partition to another managed system
Opening a virtual terminal session
Shutting down logical partitions
Using the operator panel service functions
Viewing or modifying the status of a migrating partition
Viewing partition reference codes
Managing storage devices
Creating virtual optical devices
Modifying virtual disks
Modifying storage pools
Modifying physical volumes
Modifying the virtual fibre channel on the Integrated Virtualization Manager
Viewing virtual fibre channel connections for a partition on the Integrated Virtualization Manager
Modifying optical devices
Modifying physical tape devices
Managing Ethernet
Changing the TCP/IP settings on the Virtual I/O Server
Creating a virtual Ethernet adapter
Viewing virtual Ethernet settings
Updating the Integrated Virtualization Manager
Migrating the Virtual I/O Server from DVD
Updating the Virtual I/O Server's firmware and device microcode through the Integrated Virtualization Manager with an Internet connection
Updating the Virtual I/O Server's firmware and device microcode through the Integrated Virtualization Manager without an Internet connection
Installing or replacing a PCI adapter with the sytem power on in Virtual I/O Server
Creating and modifying user accounts
User roles
Creating user accounts
Changing user properties
Changing password settings
Removing user accounts
Changing user passwords
Editing your user profile
Troubleshooting the Integrated Virtualization Manager
Activating the Electronic Service Agent on the Integrated Virtualization Manager
Backing up and restoring partition data
Backing up virtual media and user files to tape
Restoring virtual media and user files from tape
Viewing application logs
Viewing application log properties
Monitoring tasks
Viewing hardware inventory
Recovering virtual optical device settings
Connecting an HMC to a system managed by the Integrated Virtualization Manager
Live Partition Mobility
What's new in Live Partition Mobility
PDF file for Live Partition Mobility
Live Partition Mobility PDF
Hardware Management Console
Overview of Partition Mobility
Benefits of Partition Mobility
Process of Partition Mobility
Configuration validation for Partition Mobility
Logical partition attributes that change
Processor compatibility modes
Processor compatibility mode definitions
Current and preferred modes
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