IBM Power S1012 - Cabling the Server and Setting up a Console

i) Connect the system power cords from the server and I/O drawers to the PDU with an IEC 320 type
receptacle.
ii) Attach the PDU input power cord and plug it into the power source.
iii) If your system uses two PDUs for redundancy, complete the following steps:
• If your system has two power supplies, attach one power supply to each of the two PDUs.
• If your system has four power supplies, plug E0 and E1 to PDU A and E2 and E3 to PDU B.
Note: Conrm that the system is in standby mode. The green power status indicator on the front
control panel is flashing, and the dc out indicator lights on the power supplies are flashing. If none
of the indicators are flashing, check the power cord connections.
Cabling the server and setting up a console
Your console, monitor, or interface choices are guided by whether you create logical partitions, which
operating system you install in your primary partition, and whether you install a Virtual I/O Server (VIOS)
in one of your logical partitions.
Accessing the eBMC so that you can manage the system
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Power Systems servers use a enterprise baseboard management controller (eBMC) for system
service management, monitoring, maintenance, and control. The eBMC also provides access to the
system event log les (SEL). The eBMC is a specialized service processor that monitors the physical
state of the system by using sensors. A system administrator or service representative can communicate
with the eBMC through an independent connection.
About this task
Important: Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) is disabled by default on your system.
Inherent security vulnerabilities are associated with using the IPMI. Consider using Redsh APIs or the
GUI to manage your system. You must enable the IPMI and authorize the user before you can use the
service.
Note: To manage your system using the eBMC using your HMC, your HMC must be at Version 10 Release
3.0, or later.
To access the eBMC by using your HMC, complete the following steps:
Procedure
1. Identify the port on the HMC that is enabled as a DHCP server and connect the new system it to the
managed system network.
2. The HMC discovers the system and assigns it a default name. The name is the DHCP IP address you
are using, without the decimals. The BMC displays the Pending Authentication state.
3. You are prompted to set the ID and password that your HMC will use to authenticate and mange
the system (the default password is expired). This is the same id and password that you will use to
access the ASMI. To set the system password, select the BMC, then select Actions > Update System
Password.
4. Click Finish.
5. Select System Actions > VMI conguration. Select the network interface, then select Modify.
Note: The BMC port is labeled T1.
6. Select DHCP and click OK.
7. Use the HMC to power on the system.
a. In the navigation area, select Resources > All Systems.
b. In the content pane, select the managed system.
c. In the navigation area, select System Actions > Operations > Power On.
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