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    RS/6000 7046 Model B50 IBM User's Guide SA38-0563-00 ...

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    RS/6000 7046 Model B50 IBM User's Guide SA38-0563-00 ...

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    First Edition (September 1999) The following paragraph does not apply to the United Kingdom or any country where such provisions are inconsistent with local law: THIS PUBLICATION IS PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A ...

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    Thank You! Dear RS/6000 Customer: Thank you for selecting a member of the IBM RS/6000 product family. In the selection of computing solutions, we know you have many choices. We are delighted you decided to join the RS/6000 team. We worked with professionals like you from the beginning of the development of this product to understand your computing ...

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    Contents Communications Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement .............. i x European Union (EU) Statement ............................ i x International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Statement ............. x United Kingdom Telecommunications Safety Require ...

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    Working with Standalone versus Online Diagnostics ................ 2-9 Using the Keyboards .................................. 2-11 Using the Mouse .................................... 2-12 Using the 3.5-Inch Diskette Drive .......................... 2-15 Using the CD-ROM Drive ............................... 2-17 Chapter 3. Using System Management ...

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    Standalone and Online Diagnostics Operating Considerations ........... 5-1 Online Diagnostics Modes of Operation ....................... 5-10 Standalone Diagnostic Operation .......................... 5-13 Chapter 6. Location Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 Physical Location Codes .............................. ...

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    Fibre Channel RAID Service Aids .......................... 9-21 Flash SK-NET FDDI Firmware ............................ 9-22 Format Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-22 Generic Microcode Download ............................. 9-25 Local Area Network Analyzer ............................. 9-25 Period ...

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    Communications Statements The following statement applies to this product. The statement for other products intended for use with this product appears in their accompanying documentation. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant ...

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    environments to provide reasonable protection against interference with licensed communication equipment. Attention: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Statement This product h ...

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    VCCI Statement The following is a summary of the VCCI Japanese statement in the box above. This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this equipment is used in a domestic environment, radio disturbance may arise. When such trouble occurs, the user ...

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    Radio Protection for Germany Dieses Gerät ist berechtigt in Übereinstimmung mit Dem deutschen EMVG vom 9.Nov.92 das EG–Konformitätszeichen zu führen. Der Aussteller der Konformitätserklärung ist die IBM Germany. Dieses Gerät erfüllt die Bedingungen der EN 55022 Klasse A. Für diese von Geräten gilt folgende Bestimmung nach dem EMVG: Ger? ...

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    Safety Notices A danger notice indicates the presence of a hazard that has the potential of causing death or serious personal injury. Danger notices appear on the following pages: 4-2 A caution notice indicates the presence of a hazard that has the potential of causing moderate or minor personal injury. Caution notices appear on the following pages ...

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    Laser Safety Information The optical drive in the RS/6000 is a laser product. The optical drive has a label that identifies its classification. The label, located on the drive, is shown below. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 IEC 825:1984 CENELEC EN 60 825:1991 The optical drive in the RS/6000 is ...

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    Power Cables 1 23 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Index Part Number Country 1 1838574 Bahamas, Barbados, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Ecuador, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Japan, Netherlands Antilles, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad, Tobago, U.S.A. (except Chicago), Venezuela 2 695230 ...

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    Index Part Number Country 8 14F0051 Liechtenstein, Switzerland 9 14F0069 Chile, Ethiopia, Italy 10 14F0087 Israel 11 6952291 Paraguay, Colombia, Uruguay xvi 7046 Model B50 User's Guide ...

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    Environmental Notices Product Recycling and Disposal Components of the system unit, such as structural parts and circuit cards, can be recycled where recycling facilities exist. Companies are available to disassemble, reutilize, recycle, or dispose of electronic products. Contact your account representative for more information. This system unit co ...

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    About This Book This book provides information on how to install and remove options, use the system, diagnostics, and service aids, and verify system operation. This book also provides information to help you solve problems that might occur. Refer to Chapter 8, “Determining Hardware Problems” if you have a problem with the server. It contains p ...

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    Trademarks The following trademarks apply to this information:  AIX is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.  PowerPC is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. xx 7046 Model B50 User's Guide ...

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    Chapter 1. Starting the System Thank you for selecting the RS/6000 7046 Model B50! The RS/6000 7046 Model B50 servers combine PowerPC 604e microprocessor performance and system expandability, ensuring that your server adapts to handle ever-changing operating requirements. The RS/6000 7046 Model B50 servers are specifically designed to support the d ...

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    Before You Begin Review the following list to ensure you are ready to begin:  Make sure you have the proper type and level of operating system supported for your server. The Model B50 supports AIX Version 4.3.2 and later. If you are unsure about whether an operating system is supported on your server, please call your marketing representative. ? ...

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    Unpacking Your Server CAUTION: To avoid possible injury while moving or lifting your system unit, ask another person to help you. Preinstallation Checklist: After you unpack your server and optional devices, make sure you have the following items: Ø Server and power cord Ø ASCII terminal, mouse, display, and keyboard (if ordered) Ø Your operatin ...

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    System Features Bus Architecture Two 32-bit PCI adapter slots are available:  Slot 2, primary (full size)  Slot 1, secondary (half size) Microprocessor PowerPC 604e 375 MHz with 1MB parity synchronous L2 cache Memory  128MB-1GB SDRAM  4 memory module sockets for 128MB or 256MB dual inline memory modules with ECC SDRAM EDO (extended data ...

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    Power Supply  Autoranging 250 watt, usable with 115 Vac or 230 Vac (Supports Wakeup-on-LAN) Keyboard and Mouse (Optional)  Standard: 101 key Enhanced keyboard  Optional: 101/102 or 106 Enhanced Keyboard  Standard: 3-button mouse Front-Panel Display  4-digit LED diagnostics display Input/Output Ports  25-pin Parallel  9-pin Seri ...

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    Front View 10 9 8 6 11 12 13 1 2 3 4 75 1 Power Switch: Turns server power on and off. 2 Hard Disk Drive Status Light: Glows when the server is reading from or writing to the hard disk. 3 Power-On Light: Glows when the server is on. 4 Disk Drive Bay Cover: Media bay for diskette drive. 5 Reset Button: Function depends upon the operating system inst ...

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    Rear View 78 9 10 1 3 4 5 2 6 2 1 1 2 1 2 1 Keyboard Port: ( ): For keyboard connection. 2 Mouse Port ( ): For mouse connection. 3 Parallel Port ( ): For connecting a parallel printer or other parallel devices. 4 Ethernet Port ( ): For attaching your server to an Ethernet/Twisted pair connection through a 10 Base T or 100/10 Base T connector. 5 Ext ...

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    Installing Options If you have options (such as adapters, diskette drives, hard-disk drives, or memory-module kits) to install, go to Chapter 4, “Installing and Removing Options” to install them. After you complete option installation and have updated your configuration, return to this chapter to connect the cables and complete the server insta ...

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    Finishing the Installation Your server hardware is set up, and you are ready to learn about your system and make backup copies of important software. The order in which you do these tasks is up to you. Use the following checklist as a guide: Ø Record your identification numbers Your server has important identification information that you might ne ...

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    Chapter 2. Using the Server This section provides information on how to start and use the server. Starting the Server Perform the following steps to start the server. 1. Turn on all attached devices. 2. Turn on the server. 3. If power does not come on when you turn on the server, ensure that the power cord, located at the back of the server, is plu ...

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    Console Selection After the server starts up, you can select the system console for your server if one has not been chosen before (or if your display adapter configuration has changed). The system console functions as the primary display and keyboard for your server. On a graphical display, the console selection screen looks like the following illu ...

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    POST Indicators If you are using an ASCII terminal (attached to serial port 1), a series of POST indicators appear on the screen as each subsystem is initialized. If you are using a directly attached keyboard and a graphical display attached to a display adapter, then the POST progress indicators appear as icons across the bottom of the display as ...

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    Audio : Initializes the audio system. For the audio system to take effect, any startup option key must be pressed before the end of audio initialization. If the POST process stops and indicates an error on the LED or console in any one of these subsystems, record the error number and refer to Chapter 8, “Determining Hardware Problems.” For more ...

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    If no bootable operating system image is found on any of the storage devices listed in the system firmware boot list, then the server attempts to boot again. With each attempt, you have the opportunity to start the System Management Services (SMS) as described in Chapter 3, “Using System Management Services.” Stopping the Server Attention : Whe ...

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    complete, and the LED returns to its steady, lit state until the system turns off or reboots when the dump is complete. – The memory dump file can be viewed by entering the AIX command sysdumpdev -L Using the Operator Panel and Reset Switch The operator panel on the front of the server contains a four-digit display and reset button. The four-digi ...

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    If this default boot list is used during system startup, the server attempts to boot from the diskette drive, then from the CD-ROM drive, then from the first disk drive encountered, and finally the first network connection encountered. Custom Boot List The contents of the custom boot list can be defined by using the graphical System Management Serv ...

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    6. Enter any passwords. Diagnostics loaded from CD-ROM are called standalone diagnostics. Because the default boot list checks the CD-ROM drive before the disk drive, this procedure is used to start standalone diagnostics. Booting in Service Mode from the Custom Boot List To boot in service mode from the custom boot list, do the following: 1. Befor ...

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    Working with Standalone versus Online Diagnostics When the server attempts to boot in service mode (from either the default or custom boot list) and locates a diagnostics CD-ROM before any other bootable image, then the server starts standalone diagnostics. Standalone diagnostics can be used on servers installed with any supported operating system. ...

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    Summary of Boot Options and Control Keys You can press the following keys when the keyboard POST indicator appears. Key Result F1 (display keyboard) Normal mode boot, graphical System Management Services starts. 1 (ASCII keyboard) Normal mode boot, text-based System Management Services starts. F5 (display keyboard) Service mode boot, default boot l ...

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    Using the Keyboards There are several keyboards available with the server. The keyboards have various keys that enter data and control the cursor location. The functions of each keyboard depend on the software used. The character sets for the keyboards are contained and explained in the documentation for your operating system. Esc F1 F2 F3 F4 F6 F7 ...

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    On all of the keyboards, you can adjust the tilt position for typing comfort. To tilt the keyboard, pull out on the keyboard legs. The legs snap into position. To decrease the tilt of the keyboard, rotate the keyboard legs until they snap into the bottom of the keyboard case. The keyboard cable plugs into the connector at the rear of the server. Us ...

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    With the mouse buttons, you can perform functions such as selecting and deselecting options, extending your selection, or choosing a command. The precise function of your mouse depends on the software you are using. The mouse has a cable that plugs into a connector at the rear of the server. Handling the Mouse Correctly For best operation, handle t ...

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    Cleaning the Mouse Use the following information to clean the mouse: 1. Remove the retaining ring by turning it counterclockwise, in the direction of the arrow as shown in the illustration. 1 2 3 1 Retaining ring 2 Ball 3 Cavity 2. Remove the ball. 3. Inspect the ball for contaminants. Wipe it clean with a dry, lint-free cloth. 4. If the ball is di ...

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    Using the 3.5-Inch Diskette Drive The following section provides information on 3.5-inch diskette drive. Diskette Compatibility The server has a 1.44MB diskette drive installed. The 1.44MB diskette drive can format, read, and write diskettes compatible with the following diskette drives:  1.0MB diskettes with 720KB formatted data capacity  2. ...

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     To allow writing onto a diskette, slide the write-protect tab to cover the protect slot. Loading and Unloading the 3.5-Inch Diskette To load a diskette into the drive, insert the diskette in the diskette drive with the labeled metal shutter first. Push the diskette into the drive until you hear a click. The click indicates that the diskette is ...

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    Using the CD-ROM Drive CAUTION: A Class 3 laser is contained in the device. Do not attempt to operate the device while it is disassembled. Do not attempt to open the covers of the device, as it is not serviceable and is to be replaced as a unit. The CD-ROM is located in bay 2 of the server. Your CD-ROM drive looks like the one shown in the illustra ...

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    Loading the CD-ROM Drive Press the unload button to open the tray. Place the disc in the tray with the printed side up. Push gently on the load/unload button. The drive automatically pulls the tray into the drive and prepares the disc for reading. Unloading the CD-ROM Drive Push and hold the unload button until the drawer comes out and then remove ...

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    Performing an Emergency Eject Note: Execute the following procedure only in an emergency, such as when the tray does not open if the unload button has been pressed. 1. Insert a small diameter rod, such as a straightened paper clip, into the emergency eject hole. (Refer to the illustration on page 2-17 for the location of the emergency eject access. ...

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    Chapter 3. Using System Management Services Use the System Management Services to view information about your server and to perform such tasks as setting passwords and changing device configurations. If you have chosen a graphical display as your system console, you can use the graphical System Management Services described below. If you are using ...

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    After the System Management Services starts, the following screen displays: 3-2 7046 Model B50 User's Guide ...

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    The System Management Services screen contains the following options: Config : Enables you to view your system setup. Multi-Boot : Enables you to set and view the default operating system, modify the boot sequence, access the Open Firmware command prompt, and work with other options. Utilities : Enables you to set and remove passwords, control the ...

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    Config By selecting this icon, you can view information about the setup of your server. A list similar to the following appears when you select the Config icon. 3-4 7046 Model B50 User's Guide ...

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    If more than one screen of information is available, a blue arrow appears in the top right corner of the screen. Use the Page Up and Page Down keys to scroll through the pages. Chapter 3. Using System Management Services 3-5 ...

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    MultiBoot The options available from this screen allow you to view and set various options regarding the operating system and boot sequence. 3-6 7046 Model B50 User's Guide ...

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    The following describes the choices available on this screen. Select Software: This option, if supported by the operating system, allows you to choose which operating system to use. This option is supported by AIX. However, not all operating systems support this option. If you receive an informational message saying that no operating system is inst ...

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    Boot Sequence: Enables you to view and change the custom boot list (the sequence in which devices are searched for operating system code). You may choose from 1 to 5 devices for the custom boot list. The default boot sequence is: 1. The primary diskette drive 2. The CD-ROM drive 3. Tape drive 4. Hard disk drive 5. Network device To change the custo ...

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    Utilities Selecting this icon enables you to perform various tasks and view additional information about your server. The following describes the options available on this screen. Password : Enables you to set password protection for turning on the server and for using system administration tools. Hard Disk Spin Up Delay : Enables you to change the ...

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    RIPL (Remote Initial Program Load): Allows you to select a remote system from which to load programs through a network adapter when your server is first turned on. This option also allows you to configure network adapters which require setup. SCSI ID : Allows you to view and change the addresses (IDs) of the SCSI controllers attached to your server ...

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    Password When you select this icon, the following screen is displayed. Power-On Password Setting a power-on password helps protect information stored in your server. If a power-on password is set for your server, the Power-On status icon is shown in the locked position. If a power-on password is not set, then the Power-On status icon is shown in th ...

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    Press Enter when you are finished; you must type the password again for verification. If you type the password incorrectly, press Esc and start again. After you have entered and verified the password, the power-on password status icon flashes and changes to the locked position to indicate that the power-on password is installed. If you previously h ...

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    Remote Mode : The remote mode, when enabled, allows the system to start from the defined boot device. This mode is ideal for network servers and other servers that operate unattended. You must set a power-on password before you can enable the remote mode. When the remote mode is set, the icon label changes to Remote <On> . If you remove the p ...

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    Press Enter when you are finished; you must type the password again for verification. If you type the password incorrectly, press the Esc key and start again. Note: If an error occurs when you attempt to set the privileged-access password, then make sure the password-enabling jumper has been changed. (See Chapter 4, “Installing and Removing Optio ...

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    Hard Disk Spin Up Delay This selection allows you to change the spin up delay for SCSI hard disk drives attached to your server. Spin up delay values can be entered manually or you can use a default setting. All values are measured in seconds. The default is two seconds. After you have entered the new Spin up delay values, use the arrow keys to hig ...

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    Error Log Selecting this icon displays the log of errors that your server has encountered during operations. Selecting the Clear icon erases the entries in this log. 3-16 7046 Model B50 User's Guide ...

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    RIPL Selecting the Remote Initial Program Load (RIPL) icon gives you access to the following selections. The Set Address icon allows you to define addresses from which your server can receive RIPL code. Chapter 3. Using System Management Services 3-17 ...

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    If any of the addresses is incomplete or contains a number other than 0 to 255, an error message displays when you select the Save icon. To clear this error, change the incorrect address and select Save again. The Ping icon allows you to confirm that a specified address is valid by sending a test transmission to that address. After choosing the Pin ...

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    The Config icon allows you to configure network adapters which require setup. The next screen allows you to select the type of adapter you have just chosen (or allow the system to select the type automatically). Use the arrow keys or mouse to highlight a selection. To choose the highlighted selection, press the spacebar, then highlight the O K icon ...

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    SCSI ID This selection allows you to view and change the addresses (IDs) of the SCSI controllers attached to your server. To change an ID, highlight the entry by moving the arrow keys, then enter another number. After you have entered the new address, use the arrow keys or mouse to highlight the Save icon and press Enter. At any time in this proces ...

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    Firmware Update This selection allows you to update the firmware in your server from an image on a 3.5 inch diskette. To create a firmware diskette with the latest level of firmware available, see the following Web site: http://www.rs6ððð.ibm.com/support/micro When you are prompted, insert the firmware update diskette containing the new firmware ...

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    Firmware Recovery If a troubleshooting procedure has indicated that the firmware information in your server has been damaged, perform a firmware recovery. To perform a firmware recovery, do the following: 1. Locate your firmware update diskette. 2. Using another server, rename the *.img file on the firmware update diskette to precover.img 3. Make s ...

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    Text-Based System Management Services The text-based Open Firmware command line and System Management Services are available if an ASCII terminal is attached to your server. To start the text-based System Management Services instead of the Open Firmware command line, press 1 on the ASCII terminal keyboard when the keyboard text symbol appears durin ...

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    Display Configuration This option provides information about the setup of your server. A screen similar to the following is displayed. à ð <Device Name> PowerPC 6ð4 L2-Cache, ð512K Memory slotA=8MB slotB=8MB LPT addr=3BC COM addr=3F8 COM addr=2F8 Audio Keyboard Mouse Diskette addr=3Fð Integrated Ethernet addr=8ððð5AF67BD SCSI cntlr id ...

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    MultiBoot Menu The options available from this screen allow you to view and set various options regarding the operating system and boot sequence. à ð Multiboot Menu 1. Select Software 2. Software Default 3. Select Install Device 4. Select Boot Devices 5. OK Prompt 6. Multiboot Startup .------. |X=Exit| ------' ===> á ñ Select Software : ...

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    Select Boot Device : Provides a list of devices that can be selected to be stored on the boot list. Up to five devices are supported. OK Prompt : Provides access to the Open Firmware command prompt. Multiboot Startup : Indicates whether between OFF and ON and selects if the Multiboot menu invokes automatically on startup or not. Select Boot Devices ...

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    à ð Current Boot Sequence 1. Diskette 2. Ethernet (Integrated) 3. SCSI CD-ROM id=3 (slot=1) 4. SCSI 5ððMB Hard Disk id=6 (slot=1) 5. SCSI 5ððMB Hard Disk id=5 (slot=5) .------. |X=Exit| ------' ===> á ñ Restore Default Settings : Restores the boot list to the default sequence of:  Primary diskette drive  CD-ROM drive  Tape ...

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    à ð Configure Nth Boot Device Device Number Current Position Device Name 1 1 Diskette 2 2 Ethernet 3 3 SCSI CD-ROM 4 4 SCSI 4.5GB Hard Disk 5 - .-----------. .-----------. .------. |P=prev-page| |N=next-page| |X=Exit| -----------' -----------' ------' ===> á ñ Attention: If no user-defined boot list exists, and the privileged- ...

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    Utilities The Utilities screen enables you to select from the following system management tools. à ð Utilities 1. Set Passwords and Unattended Start Mode 2. SCSI Spin-Up 3. Display Error Log 4. Remote Initial Program Load Setup 5. Change SCSI id 6. Update System Firmware 7. Select Console .------. |X=Exit| ------' ===> á ñ Chapter 3. Us ...

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    Set Password and Unattended Start Mode Entering this selection permits access to the following options. à ð Password Utilities 1. Set Power On Password 2. Remove Power On Password 3. Unattended Start Mode <OFF> 4. Set Privileged-Access Password 5. Remove Privileged-Access Password .------. |X=Exit| ------' ===> á ñ Set Power On Pa ...

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    Set Privileged-Access Password: The privileged-access password protects against the unauthorized starting of the system programs. To set the privileged-access password, you must first change a jumper on your server's system board. See Chapter 4, “Installing and Removing Options” on page 4-1 to locate and change the password-enabling jumper ...

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    Display Error Log A screen similar to the following displays when you select this option. You can view or clear your server's error log. à ð .----------------------------------------------------------. | Error Log | | | | Date Time ErrorCode Location | | Entry 1. ð1/ð4/96 12:13:22 25A8ðð11 ðð-ðð | | Entry 2. no error logged | ------- ...

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    Remote Initial Program Load Setup This option allows you to enable and set up the remote startup capability of your server. You must first specify the network parameters as shown in the following screen: à ð Network Parameters 1. IP Parameters 2. Adapter Parameters 3. Ping .------. |X=Exit| ------' ===> á ñ Selecting the IP Parameters o ...

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    Select the Adapter Parameters option to view an adapter's hardware address, as well as configure network adapters that require setup. A screen similar to the following displays: à ð Adapter Parameters Device HW Address 1. 3Com,3C9ð5 8ððð5AFC67BD 2. token-ring 8ððð32E54A12 .------. |X=Exit| ------' á ñ 3-34 7046 Model B50 User&a ...

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    Selecting option 1 (3Com,3C905) displays the following 100Mb Ethernet configuration menu: à ð 3Com Etherlink Fast XL 1. Media Type [ Auto ] 2. Full Duplex [ Auto ] .------. |X=Exit| ------' á ñ Selecting the Media Type option allows you the change the media employed by the Ethernet adapter: à ð .----------------. | MEDIA TYPE | | 1. 1ð ...

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    Selecting the Full Duplex option allows you to change how the Ethernet adapter communicates with the network: à ð .----------------. | Full Duplex | | 1. Yes | | 2. No | | 3. Auto | ----------------' á ñ Select Ping from the Network Parameters menu to test a connection to a remote server. After selecting the Ping option, you must choose an ...

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    After determining which adapter to use to ping the remote system, you must provide the addresses needed to communicate with the remote system. Select the appropriate device from the Ping menu to display a screen similar to the following: à ð Ping 1. Client IP Address [ 129.132.4.2ð ] 2. Server IP Address [ 129.132.4.1ð ] 3. Gateway IP Address [ ...

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    à ð .--------------------------------------------------------------. | This selection will update your System Firmware. Do you want | | to continue? Press Y(Yes) N(No). | --------------------------------------------------------------' á ñ Firmware Recovery: If a troubleshooting procedure has indicated that the firmware information in your ...

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    Select Console: Select this option to define which display is used by the system for system management. Select Language Select this option to change the language used by the text-based System Management Services screens. à ð SELECT LANGUAGE 1. English 2. Francais 3. Deutsch 4. Italiano 5. Espanol 6. Svenska ====> .------. |x=Exit| ------' ...

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    Open Firmware Command Line The text-based Open Firmware command line allows you to configure some adapters, and the System Management Services makes it possible for you to view information about your server and to perform such tasks as setting passwords and changing device configurations. To enter the Open Firmware command line, press the 8 key aft ...

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    Chapter 4. Installing and Removing Options Adding hardware options to your server increases its capabilities. Many options are available (see “Available Options” below). This chapter can help you decide which options to add to your server, and shows you how to install them. When adding an option, use these instructions along with those that cam ...

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    Safety Considerations Observe the following safety precautions anytime you work with the server. DANGER An electrical outlet that is not correctly wired could place hazardous voltage on metal parts of the system or the devices that attach to the system. It is the responsibility of the customer to ensure that the outlet is correctly wired and ground ...

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    Handling Static Sensitive Devices Attention: Static electricity can damage this device and your system unit. To avoid damage, keep this device in its static protective bag until you are ready to install it. To reduce the possibility of electrostatic discharge, follow the precautions listed below. Electrostatic Discharge Protection To prevent electr ...

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    Removing the Cover Before you begin:  Read “Safety Considerations” on page 4-2 and “Handling Static Sensitive Devices” on page 4-3. 1. Remove any media (diskette or CD) from the drives. 2. Shut down programs as described in your operating system documentation. 3. Turn off all attached devices and the server. 4. If you have a modem or fax ...

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    6. Make a note of where the other cables and cords are connected to the back of the server, then disconnect them. 7. Unscrew the two front thumbscrews that secure the server to the rack. 8. Gently slide the server out of the rack until you encounter the spring detents. 9. Release the spring detents by pressing in on each spring detent on both sides ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 98

    12. Slide the cover to the rear approximately 1 inch. 13. Grasp the cover on both sides and lift it away from the server. Locating Options To locate various options in the server, use the following figure: 1 2 3 4 1 Adapter slots 2 Memory module connectors 3 Battery 4 Drive bays 4-6 7046 Model B50 User's Guide ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 99

    What to do next? To enable or disable:  The privileged-access password, go to page 4-11.  The automatic power-up feature, go to page 4-13.  The power-on password, go to page 4-8.  The external SCSI connector, go to page 4-33. To install:  A memory module, go to page 4-16.  An adapter, go to page 4-23.  An internal drive, go to ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 100

    Enabling and Disabling the Power-On Password Before you begin:  Read “Safety Considerations” on page 4-2 and “Handling Static Sensitive Devices” on page 4-3.  Remove the server cover (see “Removing the Cover” on page 4-4). Your server arrives from the factory with the power-on password enabled (but unset). You can disable the powe ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 101

    J20 3. To disable the power-on password, move the jumper to the two rightmost pins. 4. Reinstall any adapters you have removed. Note: To set the power-on password, the jumper must be in the default position (on the two leftmost pins). You must also install all other options (such as internal drives, memory, adapters) if you are planning to install ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 102

    What to do next? To enable or disable:  The privileged-access password, go to page 4-11.  The automatic power-up feature, go to page 4-13.  The power-on password, go to page 4-8.  The external SCSI connector, go to page 4-33. To install:  A memory module, go to page 4-16.  An adapter, go to page 4-23.  An internal drive, go to ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 103

    Enabling the Privileged-Access Password Before you begin:  Read “Safety Considerations” on page 4-2 and “Handling Static Sensitive Devices” on page 4-3.  Remove the server cover (see “Removing the Cover” on page 4-4). To enable the privileged-access password, you must first change the jumper on the system board which blocks the us ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 104

    3. To enable or change the privileged-access password, first touch the metal frame of the server, then gently pull upward on the small box (jumper) covering the pins. Replace the jumper so that it covers the rear two pins instead of the front two. 4. To set the privileged-access password, you must first install all other options (such as internal d ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 105

    Enabling Automatic Power-Up Before you begin:  Read “Safety Considerations” on page 4-2 and “Handling Static Sensitive Devices” on page 4-3.  Remove the server cover (see “Removing the Cover” on page 4-4). Your server can be set to automatically turn on as soon as AC power is applied. This allows unattended restart after AC power ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 106

    1. Locate jumper J15 using the following illustration. J15 2. Remove any adapters that are blocking the jumper. 3. To move the jumper, first touch the metal frame of the server, then gently pull upward on the small box (jumper) covering the pins.  To enable the automatic power-up feature, place the jumper over the rear two pins.  To disable t ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 107

    What to do next? To enable or disable:  The privileged-access password, go to page 4-11.  The automatic power-up feature, go to page 4-13.  The power-on password, go to page 4-8.  The external SCSI connector, go to page 4-33. To install:  A memory module, go to page 4-16.  An adapter, go to page 4-23.  An internal drive, go to ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 108

    Installing Memory Modules You can increase the amount of memory in your server by installing memory modules . Your server uses 168-pin, 3.3 volt, Error Correcting Code (ECC) dual inline memory modules (DIMMs) to increase server memory. You install memory modules into connectors inside the server. You can install up to 1024MB of ECC memory. (1MB equ ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 109

    3. Touch the static-protective package containing the option to any unpainted metal surface on the server, then remove the option from the package. 4. Install the first memory DIMM in slot 4, the second in slot 3, and so forth. Ensure that the locking tabs are opened prior to installing the memory DIMM. 5. The memory modules are keyed so that they ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 110

    6. Push down on the memory module until the locking tabs lock the memory module into the connector. (Do not attempt to move the locking tabs yourself. They lock automatically when you have fully inserted the memory module.) Attention : Inserting the memory module at an angle may cause damage. 7. Inspect each memory module and ensure that the module ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 111

    8. Reinstall any adapters you removed into their original connectors. (If you need further information for installing adapters, see “Installing Adapters” on page 4-23). 9. Go to “Device Records” on page A-2 and update the server memory information. Return here to continue. What to do next? To enable or disable:  The privileged-access pas ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 112

    Removing Memory Modules Before you begin:  Read “Safety Considerations” on page 4-2 and “Handling Static Sensitive Devices” on page 4-3.  Remove the server cover (see “Removing the Cover” on page 4-4). 1. Locate the memory module connectors on the system board. The memory module connectors are shown in the following figure. 2. Rem ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 113

    4. Remove the memory modules: 5. Store any memory modules you are no longer using in a static-protective package. Make a note of the memory module size and speed for future reference. What to do next?  To install a memory module, go to page 4-16.  If you have completed memory module removal, continue with the next step. Chapter 4. Installing ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 114

    6. Install any adapters you removed into their original connectors. If you need further information on installing adapters, see “Installing Adapters” on page 4-23. 7. Go to “Device Records” on page A-2 and update the system memory information. Return here to continue. What to do next? To enable or disable:  The privileged-access password ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 115

    Installing Adapters Before you begin:  Read “Safety Considerations” on page 4-2 and “Handling Static Sensitive Devices” on page 4-3.  Read the instructions that came with the adapter.  If you are installing a graphics adapter, refer to the PCI Adapter Placement Reference before choosing the slot for the adapter.  Remove the serv ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 116

    4. Remove the expansion-slot thumbscrew and cover. Save the cover in case you later remove an adapter. 5. Touch the static-protective package containing the option to any unpainted metal surface on the server; then remove the option from the package. 6. Slide the adapter through the opening and press it firmly into the socket until the gold connect ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 117

    What to do next? To enable or disable:  The privileged-access password, go to page 4-11.  The automatic power-up feature, go to page 4-13.  The power-on password, go to page 4-8.  The external SCSI connector, go to page 4-33. To install:  A memory module, go to page 4-16.  An adapter, go to page 4-23.  An internal drive, go to ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 118

    Removing Adapters Before you begin:  Read “Safety Considerations” on page 4-2 and “Handling Static Sensitive Devices” on page 4-3.  Remove the server cover (see “Removing the Cover” on page 4-4). 1. Note the location of the adapter you are removing. Note: If the adapter you are removing has a grounding strap or a plate that attach ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 119

    What to do next? To enable or disable:  The privileged-access password, go to page 4-11.  The automatic power-up feature, go to page 4-13.  The power-on password, go to page 4-8.  The external SCSI connector, go to page 4-33. To install:  A memory module, go to page 4-16.  An adapter, go to page 4-23.  An internal drive, go to ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 120

    Internal Drives Adding different types of drives enables your server to read a variety of media and provides more storage for your server. Internal drives are installed in bays . Your server has 4 bays:  Bay 1 has a 3.5-inch diskette drive installed.  Bay 2 has a CD-ROM drive installed.  Bays 3 and 4 accommodate 3.5-inch hard disk drives. ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 121

    Installing or Removing Internal Drives Before you begin:  It is not necessary to remove the server from the rack to remove the hard disk drives.  Read the “Laser Safety Information” on page xiv.  Read “Safety Considerations” on page 4-2 and “Handling Static Sensitive Devices” on page 4-3.  Read the manual that came with the ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 122

    5. Using the instructions that came with the drive, check that any switches or jumpers on the drive are set correctly. 6. With the drive handle pivoted to the open position, insert the drive carrier completely into the selected drive bay. Note: It is important to ensure that the drive carrier is inserted firmly into the connector located in the rea ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 123

    Removing an Internal Drive 1. Remove the disk drive bay cover by loosening the thumbscrew. 2. Gently pull the right side of the drive cover towards you until you can remove the cover completely from the server. 3. Press together the tabs located on the left side of the disk drive carrier handle and pivot the handle towards you. This disconnects the ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 124

    What to do next? To enable or disable:  The privileged-access password, go to page 4-11.  The automatic power-up feature, go to page 4-13.  The power-on password, go to page 4-8.  The external SCSI connector, go to page 4-33. To install:  A memory module, go to page 4-16.  An adapter, go to page 4-23.  An internal drive, go to ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 125

    Setting the SCSI Security Jumpers Before you begin:  Read the “Laser Safety Information” on page xiv.  Read “Safety Considerations” on page 4-2 and “Handling Static Sensitive Devices” on page 4-3.  Remove the server cover (see “Removing the Cover” on page 4-4). To increase server security, the external SCSI connector can be ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 126

    Removing the Riser Card Support Bracket Note: If you need to remove an adapter card, do so before you remove the riser card support bracket. See “Removing Adapters” on page 4-26. 1. Remove the cover as described in “Removing the Cover” on page 4-4. 2. Remove the screw that attaches the bracket to the riser card. 3. Remove the other screw th ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 127

    What to do next? To enable or disable:  The privileged-access password, go to page 4-11.  The automatic power-up feature, go to page 4-13.  The power-on password, go to page 4-8.  The external SCSI connector, go to page 4-33. To install:  A memory module, go to page 4-16.  An adapter, go to page 4-23.  An internal drive, go to ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 128

    Changing the Battery Before you begin:  Read “Safety Considerations” on page 4-2.  Follow any special handling and installation instructions supplied with the replacement battery.  Disconnect all external cables and power cords, then remove the server cover (see “Removing the Cover” on page 4-4 if you need additional information). ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 129

    Note: Skin oils can cause corrosion and loss of battery contact if left on the battery for long periods of time. Using a paper tissue when changing the battery can minimize skin contact with the battery and promote proper battery function. 1. The following figure shows the location of the battery at connector B1. B1 2. Remove the battery as shown i ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 130

    What to do next? To enable or disable:  The privileged-access password, go to page 4-11.  The automatic power-up feature, go to page 4-13.  The power-on password, go to page 4-8.  The external SCSI connector, go to page 4-33. To install:  A memory module, go to page 4-16.  An adapter, go to page 4-23.  An internal drive, go to ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 131

    Completing the Installation Before you begin: Complete all the installation procedures for the options you have chosen to install. 1. Install the cover by placing it close to the front of the server, as shown. 2. Slide the cover toward the front of the server until it is firmly in place. 3. Tighten the three thumbscrews located at the rear of the s ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 132

    Connecting External Options Before you begin:  Read “Safety Considerations” on page 4-2 and “Handling Static Sensitive Devices” on page 4-3.  Install all your internal options.  Read the manual that came with the external options. 1. Prepare the option for installation using the instructions that came with the option. You might fin ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 133

    Chapter 5. Using the Online and Standalone Diagnostics The diagnostics consist of Standalone Diagnostics and Online Diagnostics. Standalone Diagnostics are packaged on removable media and must be booted before they can be run. If booted, they have no access to the AIX Error Log or the AIX Configuration Data. Online Diagnostics, when installed, resi ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 134

    Identifying the Terminal Type to the Diagnostics Note: This is not the same as selecting a console display. When you run diagnostics, you must identify what type of terminal you are using. If the terminal type is not known when the FUNCTION SELECTION menu is displayed, the diagnostics do not allow you to continue until a terminal is selected from t ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 135

    Running Online Diagnostics Consider the following when you run the Online Diagnostics from a server or a disk:  The diagnostics cannot be loaded and run from a disk until the AIX operating system has been installed and configured. After the AIX operating system has been installed, all three modes of diagnostics are available.  The diagnostics ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 136

    General Attributes Always Required The following general attributes are the default settings for the diagnostics. Be sure your terminal is set to these attributes. Note: These attributes should be set before the diagnostics are loaded. Refer to the following table. General Setup Attributes 3151 /11/31/41 Settings 3151 /51/61 Settings 3161/ 3164 Set ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 137

    General Setup Attributes 3151 /11/31/41 Settings 3151 /51/61 Settings 3161/ 3164 Settings Description CRT saver Off Off 10 The "10" setting causes the display screen to go blank if there is no activity for 10 minutes. When the system unit sends data or a key is pressed, the display screen contents are displayed again. Line wrap On On On T ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 138

    Additional Communication Attributes The following communication attributes are for the 3151, 3161, and 3164 terminals. Communication Setup Attributes 3151 /11/31/41 Settings 3151 /51/61 Settings 3161/3164 Settings Description Operating mode Echo Echo Echo Data entered from the keyboard on the terminal is sent to the system unit for translation and ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 139

    Communication Setup Attributes 3151 /11/31/41 Settings 3151 /51/61 Settings 3161/3164 Settings Description Response delay (ms) 100 100 100 The terminal waits for 100ms for the system unit to respond. Chapter 5. Using the Online and Standalone Diagnostics 5-7 ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 140

    Additional Keyboard Attributes The following keyboard attributes are for the keyboard attached to the 3151, 3161, and 3164 terminals. Keyboard Setup Attributes 3151/11/ 31/41 Settings 3151 /51/61 Settings 3161 /3164 Settings Description Enter Return Return Return The Enter key functions as the Return key. Return New line New line New line The curso ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 141

    Additional Printer Attributes The following printer attributes are for a printer attached to the 3151, 3161, and 3164 terminals. Printer Setup Attributes 3151/11/ 31/41 Settings 3151 /51/61 Settings 3161 /3164 Settings Description Line speed 9600 9600 9600 Uses 19200 or 9600 bps (bits per second) line speed to communicate with the system unit. Word ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 142

    Online Diagnostics Modes of Operation The Online Diagnostics can be run in three modes:  Service Mode  Concurrent Mode  Maintenance Mode Service Mode Service mode provides the most complete checkout of the system resources. This mode also requires that no other programs be running on the system. All system resources, except the SCSI adapte ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 143

    Note: Pressing the 3 key (from a defined terminal) produces a Confirm Exit popup menu which offers two options: continuing with the shut down by pressing the 3 key; or returning to diagnostics by pressing Enter. For undefined terminals, pressing 99 produces a full-screen menu which offers two options: continuing with the shutdown by pressing 99 and ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 144

    The diag command loads the diagnostic controller and displays the Online Diagnostic menus. Running the Online Diagnostics in Concurrent Mode To run Online Diagnostics in concurrent mode, use the following steps: 1. Log on to the AIX operating system as root or superuser (su). 2. Enter the diag command. 3. When the DIAGNOSTIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 145

    3. Enter the shutdown -m command. 4. When a message indicates the system is in maintenance mode, enter the diag command. Note: It may be necessary to set TERM type again. 5. When DIAGNOSTIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS screen is displayed, follow the displayed instructions to check out the desired resources. 6. When testing is complete, use the F3 key to ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 146

    6. After the diagnostic controller loads, DIAGNOSTIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS appear on the console display. 7. Follow the displayed instructions to checkout the desired resources. 8. When testing is complete; use the 3 key to return to the DIAGNOSTIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. 5-14 7046 Model B50 User's Guide ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 147

    Chapter 6. Location Codes The 7046 Model B50 uses physical location codes in conjunction with AIX location codes to provide mapping of the failing field replaceable units. The location codes are produced by the system unit's firmware and AIX. Physical Location Codes Physical location codes provide a mapping of logical functions in a platform ( ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 148

    1-C1.1 Identifies CPU 1 on CPU card 1 on planar 1. P2/Z1-A3.1 Identifies a SCSI device with a SCSI address of LUN 1 at SCSI ID 3 attached to SCSI bus 1 from planar 2. P1-I2#E3.2 Identifies the second cable in a series of cables attached to Ethernet controller 3 in slot 2 (I2) on planar 1. Depending on the AIX and firmware levels, AIX Diagnostics ma ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 149

    AIX Location Codes The basic formats of the AIX location codes are:  For non-SCSI devices/drives: AB-CD-EF-GH  For SCSI devices/drives: AB-CD-EF-G,H non-SCSI devices/drives The location code for for planars, cards, and non-SCSI devices is defined as: Name AIX Location Code Location Code Physical Connection Logical Identification Parallel Port ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 150

    AB-CD-EF-GH | | | | | | | Device/FRU/Port ID | | Connector ID | devfunc Number, Adapter Number or Physical Location Bus Type or PCI Parent Bus  The AB value identifies a bus type or PCI parent bus as assigned by the firmware.  The CD value identifies adapter number, adapter's devfunc number, or physical location. The devfunc number is de ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 151

     For integrated ISA adapters, CD is equal to a unique code identifying the ISA adapter. In most cases, this code is equal to the adapter's physical location code. In cases where a physical location code is not available, CD is FF. EF is the connector ID, used to identify the adapter's connector to which a resource is attached. GH is us ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 152

    6-6 7046 Model B50 User's Guide ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 153

    Chapter 7. Using the System Verification Procedure The system verification procedure is used to check the system for correct operation. If you are analyzing a hardware problem, see Chapter 8, Determining Hardware Problems. Step 1. Considerations before Running This Procedure Notes: 1. If this system unit is directly attached to another system unit ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 154

    Step 2. Loading the Diagnostics 1. Stop all application programs running on the operating system. 2. Stop the operating system. 3. Turn the power off. 4. If you are loading the Standalone Diagnostics and running them from an ASCII terminal, do the following:  The attributes for the terminal must be set to match the defaults of the diagnostics. ? ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 155

    Step 3. Running System Verification 1. On the Diagnostic Operating Instructions Screen, press the Enter key. 2. If the terminal type has not been defined, you must use the Initialize Terminal option on the Function Selection menu to initialize the operating system environment before you can continue with the diagnostics. 3. If you want to do a gene ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 156

    Step 5. Stopping the Diagnostics 1. If you are running Online diagnostics, shut down the system, using the following procedure: a. Press the 3 key repeatedly until you get to the Diagnostic Operating Instructions, then follow the displayed instructions. b. Press the 3 key once, and then follow the displayed instructions to shut down the system. 2. ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 157

    Chapter 8. Determining Hardware Problems This chapter provides information on using Standalone or Online Diagnostics to help you solve hardware problems. In addition, it provides a list of error codes and recommended actions you can take to resolve the problem before contacting a service representative. Problem Determination Using the Standalone or ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 158

    Step 3 Determine if the operating system is accepting commands. Is the operating system accepting commands? NO The server must be turned off in order to run diagnostics. Verify with the system administrator and users that the server may be turned off. If so, then turn off the server and go to “Step 6.” YES Go to “Step 4.” Step 4 Diagnostic ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 159

    Step 5 This step invokes the Online Diagnostics in concurrent mode. 1. Log on as root or as superuser . 2. Enter the diag command. 3. Wait until the Diagnostic Operating Instructions are displayed, or wait for three minutes. Are the Diagnostic Operating Instructions displayed without any obvious console display problems? NO Do the following to shut ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 160

    Step 7 Find your symptom in the following table, and follow the instructions given in the Action column. Step 8 The following steps analyze a console display problem. Find your type of console display in the following table, and follow the instructions given in the Action column. Symptom Action The system stops with the Diagnostic Operating Instruc ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 161

    Step 9 The diagnostics loaded correctly. Press the Enter key. Is the Function Selection menu displayed? NO Go to “Step 10.” YES Go to “Step 11.” Chapter 8. Hardware Problem Determination 8-5 ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 162

    Step 10 There is a problem with the keyboard. Find the type of keyboard you are using in the following table, and follow the instructions given in the Action column. Keyboard Type Action 101–key keyboard. Identify by the type of Enter key used. The Enter key is within one horizontal row of keys. Record error code M0KBD001 and report the problem t ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 163

    Step 11 1. If the terminal type has not been defined, use the Initialize Terminal option on the Function Selection menu to initialize the operating system environment before you can continue with the diagnostics. This is a separate and different operation from selecting the console display. 2. Select Diagnostic Routines. 3. Press the Enter key. 4. ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 164

    Step 12 Did the Diagnostic Selection Menu display? NO If Problem Determination was selected from the Diagnostic Mode Selection menu, and if a recent error has been logged in the error log, the diagnostics automatically begin testing the resource. Follow the displayed instructions and do one of the following:  If the No Trouble Found screen is di ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 165

    Step 14 The diagnostics produced an SRN for this problem. 1. Record the SRN and other displayed numbers. 2. Report the SRN to the service organization. 3. STOP. You have completed these procedures. Step 15 When you are loading the Standalone Diagnostics, the attributes for the terminal must be set to match the defaults of the diagnostic programs. T ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 166

    Step 16 This step loads the Standalone Diagnostics. If you are unable to load the diagnostics, go to “Step 7.” 1. Set the power to on. 2. Insert the diagnostic CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. 3. When the keyboard indicator starts blinking, press the F5 key on the direct attached keyboard or number 5 on the ASCII keyboard to indicate that diagnost ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 167

    Problem Determination When Unable to Load Diagnostics Use this procedure to obtain an error code. The service organization uses the error code to determine which field replaceable units (FRUs) are needed to restore the system to correct operation. Step 1. Considerations before Running This Procedure  The diagnostics can use a display connected t ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 168

    Step 3 This step attempts to load Online diagnostics in service mode. 1. Set the power to off. 2. Set the power to on. 3. When the keyboard indicator starts blinking, press the F6 key on the direct attached keyboard or the number 6 on the ASCII keyboard to indicate that diagnostics are to be loaded. 4. Enter any requested passwords. 5. Follow any i ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 169

    Step 4 This step attempts to load the Standalone diagnostics. 1. Turn the power to off. 2. Turn the power to on. 3. Insert the diagnostic CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. 4. When the keyboard indicator begins blinking, press the F5 key on the direct attached keyboard or number 5 on the ASCII keyboard to indicate that diagnostics are to be loaded. 5. F ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 170

    Symptom Action The system stops with a prompt to enter a password. Enter the password. You cannot continue until a correct password has been entered. When you have entered a valid password, wait for one of the other conditions to occur. The system stops with the Diagnostic Operating Instructions displayed. Go to “Step 6.” The power-on light doe ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 171

    Step 6 The diagnostics loaded correctly. Go to “Problem Determination Using the Standalone or Online Diagnostics” on page 8-1. Step 7 There is a problem with the keyboard. Find the type of keyboard you are using in the following table, and follow the instructions given in the Action column. Keyboard Type Action 101–key keyboard. Identify by t ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 172

    8-16 7046 Model B50 User's Guide ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 173

    Chapter 9. Introducing Tasks and Service Aids The AIX Diagnostic Package contains programs that are called Tasks. Tasks can be thought of as "performing a specific function on a resource"; for example, running diagnostics, or performing a service aid on a resource. This chapter describes the Tasks available in AIX Diagnostics Version 4.2 ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 174

    Tasks The following tasks are described in this chapter:  Add Resource to Resource List  AIX Shell Prompt  Analyze Adapter Internal Log  Backup and Restore Media  Certify Media  Change Hardware Vital Product Data  Configure Dials and LPFKeys  Configure Reboot Policy  Configure Remote Maintenance Policy  Configure Ring ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 175

     Run Error Log Analysis  Run Exercisers  Save or Restore Hardware Management Policies  Save or Restore Service Processor Configuration  SCSI Bus Analyzer  SCSI Device Identification and Removal  SCSD Tape Drive Service Aid  Spare Sector Availability  SSA Service Aids  Update Disk Based Diagnostics  Update System or ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 176

    Add Resource to Resource List Use this task to add resources back to the resource list. Note: Only resources that were previously detected by the diagnostics and deleted from the Diagnostic Test List are listed. If no resources are available to be added, then none are listed. AIX Shell Prompt Note: Use in Online Service Mode only. This service aid ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 177

    Certify Media This task allows the selection of diskette or hardfiles to be certified. Hardfiles can be connected either to a SCSI adapter (non-RAID) or a PCI SCSI RAID adapter. The usage and criteria for a hardfile connected to a non-RAID SCSI adapter are different from those for a hardfile connected to a PCI SCSI RAID adapter.  Certify Diskett ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 178

    Change Hardware Vital Product Data Use this service aid to display the Display/Alter VPD Selection Menu. The menu lists all resources installed on the system. When a resource is selected a menu is displayed that lists all the VPD for that resource. Note: The user cannot alter the VPD for a specific resource unless it is not machine readable. Config ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 179

    When the reboot process completes successfully, the reboot attempts count is reset to 0, and a "restart" begins. The term "restart", in the context of this service aid, is used to describe the operating system activation process. Restart always follows a successful reboot. When a restart fails, and a restart policy is enabled, t ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 180

     Call-Out Before Restart (on/off) When enabled, Call-Out Before Restart allows the system to call out (on a serial port that is enabled for call-out) when an operating system restart is initiated. Such calls can be valuable if the number of these events becomes excessive, thus signalling bigger problems.  Enable Unattended Start Mode (1=Yes, ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 181

    Call-In allows the Service Processor to receive a call from a remote terminal.  Call-Out Authorized on S1 (on/off) Call-Out Authorized on S2 (on/off) Call-Out allows the Service Processor to place calls for maintenance.  S1 Line Speed S2 Line Speed A list of line speeds is available by using 'List' on the screen.  Service Center ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 182

    This is set to either 'first' or 'all'. If the call-out policy is set to 'first', call-out stops at the first successful call to one of the following numbers in the order listed: 1. Service Center 2. Customer Admin Center 3. Pager If Call-Out Policy is set to 'all', call-out attempts to call all of the follow ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 183

    Note: Because of system capability, some of the following settings may not be displayed by this service aid.  Power-On Via Ring Indicate (on/off)  Number of Rings Before Power-On This service aid may be accessed directly from the AIX command line, by entering: /usr/lpp/diagnostics/bin/uspchrp -r Configure Surveillance Policy This service aid ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 184

    The Standalone Diagnostic Package Configuration Diskette allows the following to be changed from the console: – Default refresh rate for a LFT The refresh rate used by the standalone diagnostic package is 60Hz. If the display's refresh rate is 77Hz, then set the refresh rate to 77. – Different async terminal console A console configuration ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 185

    new drive, the service aid aborts if the number of bad blocks being reassigned reaches a threshold. The procedure for using this service aid requires that both the old and new disks be installed in or attached to the system with unique SCSI addresses. This requires that the new disk drive SCSI address must be set to an address that is not currently ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 186

    Display Hardware Error Report This service aid provides a tool for viewing the hardware error log. It uses the errpt command. The Display Error Summary and Display Error Detail selection provide the same type of report as the errpt command. The Display Error Analysis Summary and Display Error Analysis Detail selection provide additional analysis. D ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 187

    Display or Change Bootlist This service aid allows the bootlist to be displayed, altered, or erased. The system attempts to perform an IPL from the first device in the list. If the device is not a valid IPL device or if the IPL fails, the system proceeds in turn to the other devices in the list to attempt an IPL. Display or Change Diagnostic Run Ti ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 188

     Save Changes to the Database This option allows the user to save any changes made to the run-time options. Without saving the changes, any changes made are only applicable to that session of diagnostics (the default is no). Display Previous Diagnostic Results Note: This service aid is only available when you load the diagnostics from a disk dri ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 189

    Display Software Product Data This task invokes SMIT to display information about the installed software and provides the following functions:  List Installed Software  List Applied but Not Committed Software Updates  Show Software Installation History  Show Fix (APAR) Installation Status  List Fileset Requisites  List Fileset Dep ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 190

    This service aid can also be run as a command. The command can be used to list the sensors and their values in a text format, list the sensors and their values in numerical format, or a specific sensor can be queried to return either the sensor status or sensor value. The command can be run by entering one of the following: /usr/lpp/diagnostics/bin ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 191

    3. Return the status of sensor 9004, index 1: /usr/lpp/diagnostics/bin/uesensor -t 9ðð4 -i 1 9 4. Return the value of sensor 9004, index 1: /usr/lpp/diagnostics/bin/uesensor -t 9ðð4 -i 1 -v 2 Display Test Patterns This service aid provides a means of adjusting system display units by providing displayable test patterns. Through a series of menu ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 192

    Usage: diag -c -d <RAID adapterName> -T "download {-l <chID> | -A} [ -D ] [ -P ] " Flag Description -A All disk drives. -D Microcode is on diskette (default to /etc/microcode directory). -l RAID disk drive–physical disk channel/ID (example 27). -P Download the previous level of microcode (default to latest level). Download M ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 193

    Fibre Channel RAID Service Aids The Fibre Channel RAID service aids contain the following functions: Certify LUN This selection reads and checks each block of data in the LUN. If excessive errors are encountered the user is notified. You can run this task from the AIX command line. The following usage statement describes the syntax of the fastpath ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 194

    Replace Controller Use this selection when it is necessary to replace a controller in the array. Flash SK-NET FDDI Firmware This task allows the Flash firmware on the SysKonnect SK-NET FDDI adapter to be updated. Format Media This task allows the selection of diskettes, hardfiles, or optical media to be formatted. Each selection is described below. ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 195

    The following steps should be followed if the data on the drive is to be overwritten: 1. Use the "Erase Disk" selection to overwrite the data on the drive. 2. Do a format without certify. 3. Run a second pass of the erase disk selection. For a newly installed drive, you can insure that all blocks on the drive are overwritten with your pat ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 196

    Note: Erase option in command line mode uses default values. To selectively read or write, use diag in console mode. Hardfile Attached to PCI SCSI RAID Adapter This function formats the physical disks attached to a PCI SCSI RAID adapter. This task may be run directly from the AIX command line. The following usage statement describes the syntax of t ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 197

    Generic Microcode Download This service aid provides a means of executing a "generic" script from a diskette. The intended purpose for this "generic" script is to load microcode to a supported resource. This script is responsible for executing whatever program is required in order to download the microcode onto the adapter or de ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 198

    The service aid provides the following functions:  Add or delete a resource to the periodic test list  Modify the time to test a resource  Display the periodic test list  Modify the error notification mailing list  Disable or Enable Automatic Error Log Analysis PCI RAID Physical Disk Identify This selection identifies physical disks ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 199

    The procedures for running the diagnostics depend on the state of the diagnostics run time options. See “Display or Change Diagnostic Run Time Options” on page 9-15. Run Error Log Analysis The Run Error Log Analysis task invokes the Resource Selection List menu. When the commit key is pressed, Error Log Analysis is run on all selected resources ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 200

    Acronym Description COE Continue on error (use number to select). CP Device has run the specified number of cycles and is not running. DD The exerciser has been terminated by a signal. ER Device has stopped with an error. HG The device is hung. HOE Halt on error (use number to select). RN Device is running. ST Device is stopped. Memory Exerciser Th ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 201

    /etc/lpp/diagnostics/data/hmpolicies  Restore Hardware Management Policies This selection restores all of the settings for the hardware management policies from the contents of the file: /etc/lpp/diagnostics/data/hmpolicies This service aid may be accessed directly from the AIX command line, by entering: /usr/lpp/diagnostics/bin/uspchrp -a SCSI ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 202

    Pressing the Enter key displays the Adapter Selection menu. This menu allows the user to enter which address to transmit the SCSI Inquiry Command. When the adapter is selected the SCSI Bus Address Selection menu is displayed. This menu allows the user to enter which address to transmit the SCSI Inquiry Command. Once the address is selected the SCSI ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 203

     Copy a tape drive's trace table. The trace table of the tape drive is written to diskettes or a file. The diskettes must be formatted for DOS. Writing the trace table may require several diskettes. The actual number of diskettes is determined by the size of the trace table. Label the diskettes as follows: 'TRACE[x].DAT' (where &a ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 204

    -n Display time since drive was last cleaned. -t Copy trace table. -v Verbose mode. If the -c flag is present, the information displays on the screen. If the -n flag is present, the information about tape head cleaning is printed. Spare Sector Availability This selection checks the number of spare sectors available on the optical disk. The spare se ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 205

    Update System or Service Processor Flash This selection updates the system or service processor flash for CHRP system units. Further update and recovery instructions may be provided with the update. It is necessary to know the fully qualified path and file name of the flash update image file that was provided. If the flash update image file is on a ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 206

    This selection allows the user to certify (check the integrity of the data) on drives designated as spares.  Format Physical Disk This selection is used to format a selected disk drive.  Array Controller Microcode Download This selection allows the microcode on the 7135 controller to be updated when required.  Physical Disk Microcode Downl ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 207

    Flag Description -l Physical disk channel/ID (i.e. 27) Physical Disk Certify Usage: diag -c -d <deviceName> -T "certify -l <ChId>" Flag Description -l Physical disk channel/ID (i.e. 23) Physical Disk Identify Usage: diag -c -d <deviceName> -T "identify" 7318 Serial Communications Network Server Service Aid This ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 208

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    Appendix A. System Records Record the Identification Numbers Record and retain the following information. The location of the server's identification number is shown below. Product Name 7046 Model B50 Machine Type/Model Serial Number  Copyright IBM Corp. 1999 A-1 ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 210

    Device Records Use the following tables to keep a record of the options installed in or attached to your server. This information can be helpful when you install additional options in your server or if you ever need to have your server serviced. Table A-1. Internal and External Options Location Option Description Memory A 16MB Ø 32MB Ø 64MB Ø 12 ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 211

    Index Numerics 7135 RAIDiant array 9-33 7318 server service aid 9-35 A about this book xix adapter installing 4-23 locations 4-23, A-2 removal 4-26 sizes 4-23 adding adapter 4-23 internal drive 4-28, A-2 memory modules 4-16 memory to server 4-16 adjusting AIX location codes 6-3 alter/display bootlist 9-15 audio ports 1-7 B battery changing 4-36 dis ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 212

    diagnostic considerations (continued) running online 5-3 running standalone 5-2 diagnostics general attributes 5-4 diagnostics, using 5-1 disconnecting disk bay drive, location 1-6 disk drive LED 2-5 diskette eject button 1-6 display/alter bootlist 9-15 drives description 4-28 device records A-2 identification A-2 installation requirements A-2 inst ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 213

    kits (continued) speed 4-16 L laser compliance statement xiv LED 2-5 local area network service aid 9-25 location codes. 6-1 AIX 6-3 format 6-1 physical 6-1 locations adapters 4-23 bays A-2 devices A-2 drives A-2 expansion slots 4-23 memory 4-16 memory modules 4-16 server identification numbers A-1 server records A-2 M media removal 4-4 microphone ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 214

    R records, device A-2 recycling xvii related publications xix replacing replacing battery 4-36 reset button 1-6 riser card bracket 4-34 run exercisers 9-27 running the online diagnostics in concurrent mode 5-12 running the online diagnostics in maintenance mode 5-12 running the online diagnostics in service mode 5-10 running the standalone diagnost ...

  • IBM IBM B50 - page 215

    telephone line requirements for the United Kingdom xiii tools 1-2 U United Kingdom’s telephone line requirements xiii unpacking the server 1-3 using system verification procedure 7-1 Utilities program 3-9 V view front view 1-6 rear view 1-7 volume control, CD-ROM 1-6 Index X-5 ...

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