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IBM
Flex
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p460
Compute
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p260
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Compute
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
Default Chapter
7
Safety Notices
7
Chapter 1. Introduction
13
Product Registration
13
Vital Product Data
14
Related Documentation
15
IBM Documentation CD
16
Hardware and Software Requirements
16
Using the Documentation Browser
16
Notices and Statements
17
Features and Specifications
17
Features and Specifications of the IBM Flex System P260 Compute Node
17
Features and Specifications of the IBM Flex System P460 Compute Node
19
What Your Compute Node Offers
21
Chapter 2. Power, Controls, Indicators, and Connectors
23
Compute Node Control Panel Button and Leds
23
Turning on the Compute Node
24
Turning off the Compute Node
25
System-Board Layouts
25
System-Board Connectors
26
System-Board Leds
29
Input/Output Connectors and Devices
31
Chapter 3. Configuring the Compute Node
33
Updating the Firmware
34
Starting the TEMP Image
36
Verifying the System Firmware Levels
36
Using the SMS Utility
36
SMS Utility Menu Choices
37
Starting the SMS Utility
37
Creating a CE Login
37
Configuring Processor Cores
38
MAC Addresses for Integrated Ethernet Controllers
39
Configuring a RAID Array
40
Chapter 4. Installing the Operating System
41
Locating the Installation Instructions
41
Installing Service and Productivity Tools for Linux
43
Chapter 5. Accessing the Service Processor
45
Chapter 6. Installing and Removing Components
47
Returning a Device or Component
47
Installation Guidelines
47
Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
48
System Reliability Guidelines
48
Removing the Compute Node from an IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis
49
Reseating the Compute Node in a Chassis
50
Removing and Replacing Tier 1 Crus
51
Removing the Compute Node Cover
51
Installing and Closing the Compute Node Cover
53
Removing the Bezel Assembly
55
Installing the Bezel Assembly
57
Removing a SAS Hard Disk Drive
58
Installing a SAS Hard Disk Drive
60
Removing a Solid-State Drive Carrier
61
Installing a Solid-State Drive Carrier
63
Removing a SATA Solid-State Drive
65
Installing a SATA Solid-State Drive
66
Removing a DIMM
67
Installing a DIMM
70
Supported Dimms
71
Removing a Network Adapter
73
Installing a Network Adapter
75
Removing the Battery
76
Installing the Battery
77
Replacing the Thermal Sensor on an IBM Flex System P460 Compute Node
79
Removing and Replacing Tier 2 Crus
80
Removing a DIMM
80
Installing a DIMM
83
Removing the Management Card
85
Installing the Management Card
87
Obtaining a Powervm Virtualization Engine System Technologies Activation Code
89
Removing the Light Path Diagnostics Panel
93
Installing the Light Path Diagnostics Panel
94
Removing and Replacing Frus (Trained Service Technician Only)
95
Replacing the System-Board and Chassis Assembly
95
Completing the Installation
102
Installing and Closing the Compute Node Cover
103
Installing the Compute Node in an IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis
105
Chapter 7. Parts Listing for IBM Flex System P260 and P460 Compute Nodes
109
Chapter 8. Troubleshooting
117
Introduction to Problem Solving
117
Solving Problems
117
Diagnostics
119
Diagnostic Tools
119
Collecting Dump Data
121
Location Codes
121
Reference Codes
127
System Reference Codes (Srcs)
128
1Xxxyyyy Srcs
129
6Xxxyyyy Srcs
140
A1Xxyyyy Service Processor Srcs
146
A2Xxyyyy Logical Partition Srcs
146
A6Xxyyyy Licensed Internal Code or Hardware Event Srcs
147
A7Xxyyyy Licensed Internal Code Srcs
150
Aaxxyyyy Partition Firmware Attention Codes
152
B1Xxyyyy Service Processor Srcs
155
B2Xxyyyy Logical Partition Srcs
158
B6Xxyyyy Licensed Internal Code or Hardware Event Srcs
178
B7Xxyyyy Licensed Internal Code Srcs
181
Baxxyyyy Partition Firmware Srcs
201
POST Progress Codes (Checkpoints)
245
C1Xxyyyy Service Processor Checkpoints
246
C2Xxyyyy Virtual Service Processor Checkpoints
262
C7Xxyyyy Compute Node Firmware IPL Status Checkpoints
273
IPL Status Progress Codes
273
Caxxyyyy Partition Firmware Checkpoints
274
D1Xx1Yyy Service Processor Dump Status Codes
301
D1Xx3Yzz Service Processor Dump Codes
309
D1Xx9Yyy to D1Xxcyyy Service Processor Power-Off Checkpoints
312
Service Request Numbers (Srns)
313
Using the SRN Tables
313
101-711 through FFC-725 Srns
314
Explanation: the System Halted While Diagnostics Were Executing
319
Go to Performing the Checkout Procedure or Problem Resolution
319
Response: Failing Item
319
Explanation: the System Halted While Diagnostics Were Executing
320
Go to Performing the Checkout Procedure or Problem Resolution
320
Response: Failing Item
321
Table of Contents
364
Explanation: a Protocol Error
369
If You Do Not Find a Problem, Call Your Operating-System Support Person
369
Make Sure that the Firmware of the Frus Shown and the Parent Adapter, Are Compatible with the Diagnostic and Application Software Levels
369
Response: Failing Item
369
Ffc_B88
370
A00-FF0 through A24-XXX Srns
450
SCSD Devices Srns (Ssss-102 to Ssss-640)
450
Failing Function Codes
458
Controller Maintenance Analysis Procedures
460
Error Logs
462
Checkout Procedure
463
About the Checkout Procedure
463
Performing the Check-Out Procedure
463
Running the Diagnostics Program
465
Starting AIX Concurrent Diagnostics
465
Starting Stand-Alone Diagnostics
465
Starting Stand-Alone Diagnostics from a NIM Server
466
Using the Diagnostics Program
467
Boot Problem Resolution
468
Troubleshooting by Symptom
469
Intermittent Problems
469
Connectivity Problems
471
PCI Expansion Card (PIOCARD) Problem Isolation Procedure
474
Hypervisor Problems
475
Service Processor Problems
479
Software Problems
497
Light Path Diagnostics
497
Viewing the Light Path Diagnostic Leds
498
Light Path Diagnostics Leds
500
Isolating Firmware Problems
504
Save Vfchost Map Data
504
Restore Vfchost Map Data
505
Before You Begin
505
Recovering the System Firmware
506
Starting the PERM Image
506
Starting the TEMP Image
506
Recovering the TEMP Image from the PERM Image
507
Verifying the System Firmware Levels
507
Committing the TEMP System Firmware Image
508
Solving Shared IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis Resource Problems
508
Solving Shared Network Connection Problems
509
Solving Shared Power Problems
510
Solving Undetermined Problems
510
Verifying the Partition Configuration
465
Appendix. Notices
513
Trademarks
514
Electronic Emission Notices
515
Class a Notices
515
Class B Notices
519
Terms and Conditions
522
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