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- Page 1 Power Systems System processor assembly for the 8233-E8B and 8236-E8C...
- Page 3 Power Systems System processor assembly for the 8233-E8B and 8236-E8C...
- Page 4 Before using this information and the product it supports, read the information in “Safety notices” on page v, “Notices” on page 47, the IBM Systems Safety Notices manual, G229-9054, and the IBM Environmental Notices and User Guide, Z125–5823. This edition applies to IBM Power Systems servers that contain the POWER7 processor and to all associated models.
- Page 5 Safety notices ....... . . v System processor assembly for the 8233-E8B or 8236-E8C ... 1 Installing the 8233-E8B or 8236-E8C system processor assembly .
- Page 6 Notices ........47 Trademarks . . 48 Electronic emission notices . . 48 Class A Notices . . 48 Class B Notices . . 52 Terms and conditions . . 55 Power Systems: System processor assembly for the 8233-E8B and 8236-E8C...
- Page 7 You should also refer to the safety information documentation any time you do not clearly understand any safety information in the U.S. English publications. Replacement or additional copies of safety information documentation can be obtained by calling the IBM Hotline at 1-800-300-8751.
- Page 8 Electrical voltage and current from power, telephone, and communication cables are hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: v Connect power to this unit only with the IBM provided power cord. Do not use the IBM provided power cord for any other product.
- Page 9 Observe the following precautions when working on or around your IT rack system: v Heavy equipment–personal injury or equipment damage might result if mishandled. v Always lower the leveling pads on the rack cabinet. v Always install stabilizer brackets on the rack cabinet. v To avoid hazardous conditions due to uneven mechanical loading, always install the heaviest devices in the bottom of the rack cabinet.
- Page 10 Pack the rack cabinet in the original packaging material, or equivalent. Also lower the leveling pads to raise the casters off of the pallet and bolt the rack cabinet to the pallet. (R002) (L001) (L002) viii Power Systems: System processor assembly for the 8233-E8B and 8236-E8C...
- Page 11 (L003) All lasers are certified in the U.S. to conform to the requirements of DHHS 21 CFR Subchapter J for class 1 laser products. Outside the U.S., they are certified to be in compliance with IEC 60825 as a class 1 laser product.
- Page 12 Exchange only with the IBM-approved part. Recycle or discard the battery as instructed by local regulations. In the United States, IBM has a process for the collection of this battery. For information, call 1-800-426-4333. Have the IBM part number for the battery unit available when you call. (C003)
- Page 13 You might need a flat-blade screwdriver to perform this task. To complete these procedures, you need to print the following topics. If the IBM Systems Hardware Information Center is available on a PC or a notebook that is close to the system in which you are installing or replacing parts, you can use the online version.
- Page 14 Power Systems: System processor assembly for the 8233-E8B and 8236-E8C...
- Page 15 3. Disconnect the power cables from the primary power supply and secondary power supply if present. 4. Open the front rack door. 5. Place the system in the service position. See “Placing the 8233-E8B or 8236-E8C in the service position” on page 29.
- Page 16 Leaving the protective cover in place will prevent the installation of the processor and could damage the connector on the system backplane. Figure 2. Removing the protective cover from the connector pins Power Systems: System processor assembly for the 8233-E8B and 8236-E8C...
- Page 17 14. Replace the service access cover. See “Installing the service access cover on an 8233-E8B or 8236-E8C system” on page 28. 15. If you have a rack-mounted system, place it in the operating position. See “Placing the 8233-E8B or 8236-E8C in the operating position” on page 32.
- Page 18 Power Systems: System processor assembly for the 8233-E8B and 8236-E8C...
- Page 19 15. 3. Stop the system or logical partition. See “Stopping a system or logical partition” on page 23. 4. Place the system in the service position. See “Placing the 8233-E8B or 8236-E8C in the service position” on page 29.
- Page 20 8. As shown in Figure 4 on page 9, unlock the latches (A) on the system processor assembly. Using both hands, grasp the unlocked latches (B) to pull the system processor assembly (C) through the guide rails away from the system backplane assembly. Power Systems: System processor assembly for the 8233-E8B and 8236-E8C...
- Page 21 Exchanging a part using the Hardware Management Console. If your system is managed by the IBM Systems Director Management Console (SDMC), use the SDMC to replace the system processor assembly. For instructions, see Replacing a part using the Systems Director Management Console.
- Page 22 5. Replace the service access cover. For instructions, see “Installing the service access cover on an 8233-E8B or 8236-E8C system” on page 28. 6. Place the system in the operating position. For instructions, see “Placing the 8233-E8B or 8236-E8C in the operating position” on page 32.
- Page 23 Related information: Installing a feature using the HMC Installing a feature using the SDMC Replacing a feature using the HMC Replacing a feature using the SDMC Memory module Voltage regulator Removing and replacing the 8233-E8B or 8236-E8C system processor assembly...
- Page 24 Power Systems: System processor assembly for the 8233-E8B and 8236-E8C...
- Page 25 Electrical voltage and current from power, telephone, and communication cables are hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: v Connect power to this unit only with the IBM provided power cord. Do not use the IBM provided power cord for any other product.
- Page 26 (including operating systems, licensed programs, and data). 3. Review the installation or replacement procedure for the feature or part. 4. Note the significance of color on your system. Power Systems: System processor assembly for the 8233-E8B and 8236-E8C...
- Page 27 7. If you encounter difficulties during the installation, contact your service provider, your IBM reseller, or your next level of support. 8. If you are installing new hardware in a logical partition, you need to understand and plan for the implications of partitioning your system.
- Page 28 Identifying a failing part Use these instructions to learn how to locate and identify a failing part on your system or expansion unit using the appropriate method for your system. Power Systems: System processor assembly for the 8233-E8B and 8236-E8C...
- Page 29 7. Exit to the command line. Identifying a failing part in an IBM i system or logical partition You can activate or deactivate the indicator light by using IBM i to assist in locating a failing part. Common procedures for installable features...
- Page 30 You can search the service action log for an entry that matches the time, reference code, or resource of a problem, and then activate the indicator light for a failing part. 1. Sign on to an IBM i session, with at least service level authority. 2. On the command line of the session, type strsst and press Enter.
- Page 31 Related information: Service and productivity tools for PowerLinux servers from IBM IBM provides hardware diagnostic aids and productivity tools, and installation aids for Linux operating systems on IBM Power Systems servers. Finding the location code of a failing part in a Linux system or logical partition To retrieve the location code of the failing part, if you do not know the location code, use the procedure in this topic.
- Page 32 3. Look for the system attention light to identify the enclosure that contains the failing part. Related information: Service and productivity tools for PowerLinux servers from IBM IBM provides hardware diagnostic aids and productivity tools, and installation aids for Linux operating systems on IBM Power Systems servers. Deactivating the failing-part indicator light After you complete a removal and replacement procedure, you must deactivate the failing-part indicator light.
- Page 33 Starting a system that is not managed by an HMC or an SDMC You can use the power button or the Advanced System Management Interface (ASMI) to start a system that is not managed by a Hardware Management Console (HMC) or an IBM Systems Director Management Console (SDMC).
- Page 34 Starting a system or virtual server by using the SDMC You can use the IBM Systems Director Management Console (SDMC) to start the system or virtual server after the required cables are installed and the power cables are connected to a power source.
- Page 35 Interface (ASMI). Before you stop the system, follow these steps: 1. If an Integrated xSeries Adapter (IXA) is present on the system, shut it down using IBM i options. 2. Ensure that all jobs are completed and end all applications.
- Page 36 To power off a managed system, you must be a member of one of the following roles: v Super administrator v Service representative v Operator v Product engineer Power Systems: System processor assembly for the 8233-E8B and 8236-E8C...
- Page 37 Shutting down and restarting logical partitions Stopping a system by using the SDMC You can use the IBM Systems Director Management Console (SDMC) to stop the system or a virtual server. By default, the managed system is set to power off automatically when you shut down the last running virtual server on the managed system.
- Page 38 Figure 8. Removing the front cover Installing the front cover on an 8233-E8B or 8236-E8C system Use this procedure to install the cover after accessing components or performing service. To install the front cover, follow these steps: 1. Align the cover with the system.
- Page 39 To remove the service access cover, follow these steps: 1. Place the system into the service position. For instructions, see Placing the 8233-E8B or 8236-E8C in the service position. 2. Loosen the two thumbscrews (A) located at the rear of the cover.
- Page 40 Figure 10. Removing the service access cover Related tasks: “Placing the 8233-E8B or 8236-E8C in the service position” on page 29 Use this procedure to perform service or gain access to internal components by placing the rack-mounted system or expansion unit in the service position.
- Page 41 Figure 11. Installing the service access cover Placing the rack-mounted 8233-E8B or 8236-E8C system into the service position or operating position Use these procedures to place a system into the service position or operating position to perform service or to gain access to internal components.
- Page 42 Electrical voltage and current from power, telephone, and communication cables are hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: v Connect power to this unit only with the IBM provided power cord. Do not use the IBM provided power cord for any other product.
- Page 43 Observe the following precautions when working on or around your IT rack system: v Heavy equipment–personal injury or equipment damage might result if mishandled. v Always lower the leveling pads on the rack cabinet. v Always install stabilizer brackets on the rack cabinet. v To avoid hazardous conditions due to uneven mechanical loading, always install the heaviest devices in the bottom of the rack cabinet.
- Page 44 Note: Ensure that the cables at the rear of the system or expansion unit do not catch or bind as you push the unit back into the rack. Power Systems: System processor assembly for the 8233-E8B and 8236-E8C...
- Page 45 Figure 13. Releasing the rail safety latches 2. Replace and tighten the two thumbscrews (C) that secure the system or expansion unit (A) to the rack as shown in the following figure. Figure 14. Replacing the thumbscrews 3. Close the front rack door. Common procedures for installable features...
- Page 46 Installing a part by using the SDMC You can use the IBM Systems Director Management Console (SDMC) to perform many service actions, including the installation of a new field-replaceable unit (FRU) or part. To install a part into a system or expansion unit that is managed by an SDMC, complete the following steps: 1.
- Page 47 Verifying the installed part You can verify a newly installed or replaced part on your system, logical partition, or expansion unit by using the operating system, stand-alone diagnostics, or the Hardware Management Console (HMC). Verifying an installed feature or replaced part in an AIX system or logical partition If you installed feature or replaced a part, you might want to use the tools in the AIX operating system to verify that the feature or part is recognized by the system or logical partition.
- Page 48 Enter. b. Select Commit after you make your selections. Did another Resource Repair Action display appear? Power Systems: System processor assembly for the 8233-E8B and 8236-E8C...
- Page 49 2. Sign on with at least service level authority. 3. On the command line of the IBM i session, type strsst and press Enter. Note: If you cannot get to the System Service Tools display, use function 21 from the control panel.
- Page 50 Use this procedure to turn off any indicator light that you turned on as a part of a service action. To deactivate the indicator light, follow these steps: 1. Sign on to an IBM i session, with at least service level authority. 2. On the command line of the session, type strsst and press Enter.
- Page 51 v The stand-alone diagnostics require use of all of the logical partition resources. No other activity can be running on the logical partition. v The stand-alone diagnostics require access to the system console. You access these diagnostics from a CD-ROM or from the Network Installation Management (NIM) server.
- Page 52 Use this procedure to activate or deactivate LEDs by using Service Focal Point from the Hardware Management Console (HMC). Deactivating a system attention LED or partition LED by using the HMC: Power Systems: System processor assembly for the 8233-E8B and 8236-E8C...
- Page 53 You can deactivate the attention LED for a system or logical partition if you decide that a problem is not a high priority and you decide to repair the problem at a later time. The deactivation also allows the LED to be activated again when another problem occurs.
- Page 54 Verifying the installed part by using the SDMC If you installed or replaced a part, use the IBM Systems Director Management Console (SDMC) to update your SDMC records after you have completed a service action on your server. If you have reference codes, symptoms, or location codes that you used during the service action, locate the records for use during this procedure.
- Page 55 You can deactivate a system attention LED or a logical partition LED. For example, you might determine that a problem is not a high priority and decide to repair the problem at a later time. However, you want to be alerted if another problem occurs, so you must deactivate the system attention LED so that it can be activated again if another problem occurs.
- Page 56 If you cannot correct the problem, collect all SRNs or any other reference code information that you see. If the system does not start or you have no login prompt, see Problems with loading and starting the operating system. Power Systems: System processor assembly for the 8233-E8B and 8236-E8C...
- Page 57 If the system is partitioned, note the logical partition in which you replaced the part. Contact your service provider for assistance. v Yes: Go to step 4. 4. At the command prompt, type diag —a and press Enter to check for missing resources. If you see a command prompt, go to step 5.
- Page 58 Yes: Go to step 12. 12. Are the indicator lights still on? v No: This ends the procedure. v Yes. Turn off the lights. For instructions, see Changing service indicators. Power Systems: System processor assembly for the 8233-E8B and 8236-E8C...
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