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NIM Server Configuration

Refer to the “Advanced NIM Configuration Tasks” chapter of the

AIX 5L Installation Guide and Reference

,

order number SC23-4389, for information about doing the following:

v

Registering a client on the NIM server

v

Enabling a client to run diagnostics from the NIM server

Documentation for the AIX operating system is available from the IBM

Eserver

pSeries Information

Center at http://publib16.boulder.ibm.com/pseries/en_US/infocenter/base. Select

AIX documentation

. The

AIX Documentation

CD contains the base set of publications for the operating system, including

system-management and end-user documentation.

To verify that the client system is registered on the NIM server and the diagnostic boot is enabled, run the

lsnim -a Cstate -Z

ClientName

command from the command line on the NIM server. Refer to the

following table for system responses.

Note:

The

ClientName

is the name of the system on which you want to run standalone diagnostics.

System Response

Client Status

#name:Cstate:

ClientName:diagnostic boot has been

enabled:

The client system is registered on the NIM server and

enabled to run diagnostics from the NIM server.

#name:Cstate:

ClientName:ready for a NIM operation:

or

#name:Cstate:

ClientName:BOS installation has been

enabled:

The client is registered on the NIM server but not enabled

to run diagnostics from the NIM server.

Note:

If the client system is registered on the NIM server

but Cstate has not been set, no data will be returned.

0042-053 lsnim: there is no NIM object

named "ClientName"

The client is not registered on the NIM server.

Client Configuration and Booting Standalone Diagnostics from the NIM

Server

To run standalone diagnostics on a client from the NIM server, do the following:

1.

Remove any removable media (tape or CD-ROM disc).

2.

Stop all programs including the operating system (get help if needed).

3.

If you are running standalone diagnostics in a full system partition, verify with the system administrator

and system users that the system unit can shut down. Stop all programs, including the operating

system. Refer to the operating system documentation for

shutdown

command information.

In a partitioned system, make the CD-ROM drive available to the partition used to run standalone

diagnostics (refer to the

IBM Hardware Management Console for pSeries Installation and Operations

Guide

for more information). Verify with the system administrator and system users using that partition

that all applications on that partition must be stopped, and that the partition will be rebooted. Stop all

programs on that partition, including the operating system.

4.

If you are in a full system partition, power on the system unit to run standalone diagnostics. In a

partitioned system, reboot the partition to run standalone diagnostics.

5.

When the keyboard indicator is displayed (the word

keyboard

), press the number 1 key on the

keyboard to display the SMS menu.

6.

Enter any requested passwords.

7.

Select

Setup Remote IPL (Initial Program Load)

.

Chapter 2. Verifying the Hardware Operation

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Section	Page
Contents	5
Safety Notices	9
Electrical Safety	9
Laser Safety Information	11
Laser Compliance	11
Data Integrity and Verification	13
About This Book	15
ISO 9000	15
Highlighting	15
Accessing Information	15
References to AIX Operating System	15
Related Publications	15
Ergonomic Information	16
Trademarks	16
Chapter 1. Setting Up the System	17
Step 1. Check Your Inventory	17
IntelliStation POWER 9114 Model 275	17
Step 2. Need Help?	19
Step 3. Read the Safety Notices	19
Step 4. Check the Power Source	20
Step 5. Are All of the Internal Options Installed?	20
Step 6. Position the System Unit and Display	20
Step 7. Adjust the Stability Feet	21
Step 8. Check Your Display or Console Type	21
Step 9. Attach the Display Cable Toroid	22
Step 10. Connect the Graphics Display	23
Step 11. Connect the Keyboard and Mouse (When Using a Graphics Display)	24
Step 12. Connect the Serial Devices, Parallel Devices, and ASCII Terminal	25
Step 13. Connect the Adapter Cables	26
Step 14. Are You Using an Ethernet Connection?	27
Step 15. Connect the Power Cables to the System	28
Step 16. Install the Rear Acoustical Cover	29
Step 17. Install the Power-On Button Guard	29
Step 18. Connect the Power Cables to Electrical Outlets	30
Step 19. Your System Hardware is Now Set Up	30
Step 20. Start Your Model 275	31
Step 21. Run System Verification	32
Step 22. Access the System Documentation	32
Hardware Documentation	32
Operating System Documentation	32
Chapter 2. Verifying the Hardware Operation	33
Considerations Before Running This Procedure	33
Power Procedures	33
Operator Panel Power-On Method	33
Loading the Online AIX Diagnostics on a System	34
Loading the Standalone Diagnostics on a System from CD-ROM	34
Running Standalone Diagnostics from a Network Installation Management (NIM) Server	34
NIM Server Configuration	35
Client Configuration and Booting Standalone Diagnostics from the NIM Server	35
Running System Verification	37
Performing Additional System Verification	37
Stopping the Diagnostics	37
Verify that the Latest Firmware and Adapter Microcode are Installed	38
Access the System Documentation	38
Accessing Hardware Documentation	38
Accessing System Documentation	38
Chapter 3. Installing Options	39
Handling Static-Sensitive Devices	40
Options and Task List	40
Stopping the System	41
Starting the System	41
Placing the Model 275 into the Service and Operating Position	42
Bezel Door	42
Bezel Door Removal	42
Bezel Door Replacement	42
Bezels	43
Front Bezel Removal	43
Front Bezel Replacement	43
Covers	44
Service Access Cover Removal	44
Service Access Cover Replacement	44
PCI Adapters	45
Non-Hot-Pluggable PCI Adapter Removal	45
Adding or Replacing a Non-Hot-Pluggable PCI Adapter	48
Hot-Swap System Fans	50
Hot-Swap System Fan Removal	50
Hot-Swap System Fan Replacement	50
Fan Tray Assembly	51
Removing the Fan Tray Assembly	51
Replacing the Fan Tray Assembly	53
Power Supply	54
Power Supply Removal	54
Power Supply Replacement	56
Installing a Power Supply	57
Media Drives (Diskette, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, Tape, or Disk Drive)	58
Slimline Media	58
Slimline Media Drive Removal	58
Slimline Media Drive Replacement	58
SCSI Media Devices	59
SCSI Media Device Removal	59
SCSI Media Device Installation or Replacement	59
Replacing SCSI Media Device Power Cables and SCSI Cables	59
Media Bay Chassis	60
Removing the Media Bay Chassis	60
Replacing the Media Bay Chassis	60
Disk Drive Bezels and Fillers	61
Installing a Disk Drive Bezel to a Disk Drive	61
Removing a Disk Drive Bezel from a Disk Drive or Filler	62
Hot-Plug Disk Drives	63
Deconfiguring (Removing) or Configuring a Disk Drive	63
Deconfiguring (Removing) a Disk Drive	63
Configuring (Replacing) a Disk Drive	64
Hot-Plug Disk Drive Removal	65
Installing Hot-Plug Disk Drive	67
Disk Drive Backplane	68
Removing the Disk Drive Backplane	68
Installing or Replacing the Disk Drive Backplane	69
Memory DIMMs	70
Memory DIMM Installation and Replacement	70
Memory DIMM Removal	72
Service Processor Assembly	73
Removing the Service Processor Assembly	73
Replacing the Service Processor Assembly	73
Replacing the Battery	75
Appendix A. Communications Statements	77
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement	77
European Union (EU) Statement	78
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Statement	78
United Kingdom Telecommunications Safety Requirements	78
Avis de conformité aux normes du ministère des Communications du Canada	78
Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement	78
VCCI Statement	79
Radio Protection for Germany	79
Appendix B. Environmental Notices	81
Product Recycling and Disposal	81
Environmental Design	81
Acoustical Noise Emissions	81
Declared Acoustical Noise Emissions	81
Appendix C. Notices	83
Appendix D. System Records	85
Identification Numbers	85
Device Records	86
Memory Card	86
Options	87
SCSI IDs and Bay Locations	88
Model 275	88
Appendix E. General Attributes Required When Using a TTY Terminal	89
Additional Communication Attributes	90
Additional Keyboard Attributes	90
Additional Printer Attributes	91
Appendix F. Firmware Updates	93
Determining the Level of Firmware on the System	93
System Firmware Update Using a Locally Available Image	93
Index	95

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