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IBM H SERIES RS/6000 User Manual

IBM H SERIES RS/6000
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RS/6000 Enterprise Server Model H Series IBM
User's Guide
SA38-0546-01
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IBM H SERIES RS/6000 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandIBM
ModelH SERIES RS/6000
CategoryServer
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Communications Statements

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement

Compliance statement for FCC regulations regarding radio frequency interference.

European Union (EU) Statement

Conformity statement for EU Council Directive on electromagnetic compatibility.

Safety Notices

Electrical Safety

Crucial safety instructions for handling electrical components and preventing shocks.

Laser Safety Information

Safety precautions related to the Class 1 laser product in the optical drive.

Environmental Notices

Product Recycling and Disposal

Information on recycling and proper disposal of system components.

Battery Return Program

IBM's program for the reuse, recycling, or disposal of batteries.

Chapter 1. System Description

Starting the System Unit

Step-by-step instructions for powering on the system unit.

Using the Hot Swap Disk Drives

Procedures and guidelines for installing and handling hot-swap disk drives.

Chapter 2. Using the System Unit

Ergonomic Information

Guidelines for safe and comfortable workstation setup.

Using the Keyboards

Information on keyboard layout, sections, and usage.

Chapter 3. Service Processor Menus

Service Processor Menus

Overview of general and privileged user menus, and access methods.

Passwords

Security settings for privileged and general access passwords.

Service Processor Firmware Updates

Procedures for updating system and service processor firmware.

Chapter 4. System Management Services

Utilities

Performing tasks like setting passwords, clearing logs, and updating firmware.

System Firmware Recovery

Procedures to recover corrupted system firmware.

Chapter 5. Installing Options

Safety Considerations

Important safety precautions for working with the system unit.

Installing Disk Drives into the Hot-Swap Bays

Step-by-step guide for installing hot-swap disk drives.

Chapter 6. Using the Online and Standalone Diagnostics

Running Standalone Diagnostics

Step-by-step instructions for executing standalone diagnostics.

Running Online Diagnostics

Procedures for running online diagnostics in different modes.

Location Codes

Understanding physical and AIX location codes for system components.

Chapter 7. Using the Service Aids

Configure Remote Maintenance Policy Service Aid

Setting up modem configurations and phone numbers for remote support.

SSA Service Aids

Aids for servicing the Service Processor, including mode setting and verification.

Vital Product Data (VPD)

Displaying vital product data for system units and SSA adapters.

Chapter 8. Using the System Verification Procedure

Step 1. Considerations before Running This Procedure

Preparations and prerequisites for running the system verification procedure.

Step 2. Loading the Diagnostics

Instructions for loading standalone or online diagnostics.

Chapter 9. Hardware Problem Determination

Problem Determination Using the Standalone or Online Diagnostics

Obtaining service request numbers (SRNs) using diagnostic procedures.

Step 14

Recording SRN and reporting the problem to the service organization.

Chapter 10. SSA Problem Determination Procedures

Disk Drive Module Power-On Self-Tests (POSTs)

Understanding POST-1 and POST-2 tests for disk drive modules.

Appendix A. System Records

Record the Identification Numbers

Recording product name, CPU type, and serial numbers.

Appendix B. Service Processor Setup and Test

Service Processor Setup Checklist

A checklist for setting up and testing the Service Processor.

Testing the Setup

Procedures for testing Service Processor setup, including Call-In and Call-Out.

Appendix C. Modem Configurations

Configuration File Selection

Guide to selecting the appropriate modem configuration file.

Appendix D. Service Processor Operational Phases

Pre-Standby Phase

Initial server state upon power connection, before full power-on.

Standby Phase

SP duties and availability during standby, after OS fault or power connection.

Bring-Up Phase

Phase entered upon power-on, ending with OS loading.

Runtime Phase

Tasks performed by SP during steady-state OS execution.

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