Preparing the 9009-41A, 9009-41G, 9009-42A, 9009-42G, 9223-42H, or 9223-42S system to install an adapter

To prepare the system to install an adapter, complete the steps in this procedure.

1. If you are installing a PCIe3 cable adapter with the system power turned on, you must install the PCIe3 cable adapter by using the HMC. Otherwise, you must install the PCIe3 cable adapter with the system power turned off.
2. Ensure that the required software is installed to support the new feature. See the Power Systems Prerequisites website.
   Important: If you are installing a PCIe3 cable adapter and want to connect an EMX0 PCIe3 expansion drawer via the HMC, you must have the HMC driver 9.1.921.0 or later installed.
3. Take appropriate precautions for avoiding electric shock and for handling static-sensitive devices. For more information, see Avoiding electric shock and Handling static-sensitive devices.
4. If you are installing a PCIe3 cable adapter, ensure that the target slot is Unassigned in the I/O properties field for the managed server you are working on.
5. If applicable, open the rack door at the rear of the system.
6. Review the locations of the adapter slots and the light-emitting diode (LED) for the empty slot where you want to install the adapter. The adapters are viewed at the rear of the system.
   Figure 1 and Figure 2 show the locations of the adapters in a system and the locations of the light-emitting diodes (LEDs) for the adapters.

   The number of adapter slots that are available in the system depends on the number of system processors in the system. For the adapter placement information in this system, see Adapter placement rules and slot priorities for the 9009-41A, 9009-41G, 9009-42A, 9009-42G, 9223-42H, or 9223-42S.

   The adapter has two LEDs that indicate the status:

   • A power/activity LED (green)
   • An error and identify function LED (amber)

   The status of the LEDs are as follows:

   • (B) Indicates that the adapter is operating correctly. The green power LED (top LED) is lit solid and the amber fault LED (bottom LED) is off.
   • (C) Indicates that the adapter is not operating correctly. The green power LED (top LED) is lit solid and the amber fault LED (bottom LED) is lit solid.
   • (D) Indicates the faulty or failed adapter was selected by using the identify function. The green power LED (top LED) might or might not be lit and the amber fault LED (bottom LED) is flashing.

   

   

7. Choose from the following options:
   • If you want to install an adapter when the system power is turned off, continue with step 8.
   • If the system power is turned on and if the AIX® operating system controls the slot, continue with step 10.
   • If the system power is turned on and if the IBM® i operating system controls the slot, continue with step 11.
   • If the system power is turned on and if the Linux® operating system controls the slot, continue with step 12.
8. To prepare the system to install an adapter when the system is powered off, complete the following steps:
   1. Activate the identify function. For instructions, see Identifying a part.
   2. If necessary to view the identify LEDs or to manage cables at the rear of a rack-mounted system, open the cable management arm by completing the following steps:
      1. Release the mounting bracket from the cable management arm assembly by pressing the indentation (A) on the inner cable management arm tab. The cable management arm releases from the outer mounting bracket in the direction shown.

         

      2. Swing the cable management arm away from the system.

         In the image, the inner cable management arm tab is shown on the left side as you are facing the system from the rear. However, the cable management arm can also be installed so that the inner cable management arm tab is on the right side of the system.

         CAUTION:
         To avoid causing damage to the arm, open the cable management arm just long enough to complete these repairs.
   3. Physically verify that the slot you identified is where you want to install the adapter.
      • Use the blue identify LED on the enclosure to locate the system. Ensure that the serial number of the system matches the serial number to be serviced.
      • Look for a flashing amber LED, which identifies the unoccupied slot that was selected by using the identify function.
   4. Stop the system. For instructions, see Stopping a system.
9. If you powered the system off, complete the following steps:
   1. Label and disconnect the power cords from the system unit.
      See Figure 4 or Figure 5.

      Notes:

      • This system might be equipped with two or more power supplies. If the removing and replacing procedures require the system power to be turned off, ensure that all the power sources to the system are disconnected.
      • The power cord (B) is fastened to the system with hook-and-loop fastener (A). If you are placing the system in a service position after you disconnect the power cords, ensure that you unstrap the fastener.

      

      

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   2. Continue with step 13.
10. To prepare the system to install an adapter by using the AIX operating system, complete the following steps:
    1. Log in to the console as root user to access the Hot Plug Manager.
    2. At the command line, type smitty.
    3. Select Devices > PCI Hot Plug Manager and press Enter.
       The PCI Hot-Plug Manager menu displays.

       For more information about the menu options in the PCI Hot-Plug Manager screen, see Hot-plug manager menu.

    4. From the PCI Hot-Plug Manager menu, select Add a PCI Hot-Plug Adapter, and then press Enter.
    5. Select the appropriate slot from the list that is displayed on the screen, and then press Enter.
    6. If necessary to view the identify LEDs or to manage cables at the rear of a rack-mounted system, open the cable management arm by completing the following steps:
       1. Release the mounting bracket from the cable management arm assembly by pressing the indentation (A) on the inner cable management arm tab. The cable management arm releases from the outer mounting bracket in the direction shown.

          

       2. Swing the cable management arm away from the system.

          In the image, the inner cable management arm tab is shown on the left side as you are facing the system from the rear. However, the cable management arm can also be installed so that the inner cable management arm tab is on the right side of the system.

          CAUTION:
          To avoid causing damage to the arm, open the cable management arm just long enough to complete these repairs.
    7. Physically verify that the slot you identified is where you want to install the adapter.
       • Use the blue identify LED on the enclosure to locate the system. Ensure that the serial number of the system matches the serial number to be serviced.
       • Look for a flashing amber LED, which identifies the unoccupied slot that was selected by using the identify function.
    8. Continue with step 13.
11. To prepare the system to install an adapter by using the IBM i operating system, complete the following steps:
    1. If necessary, start a System Service Tools (SST) session by typing strsst on the command line of the Main Menu and then press Enter.
    2. Type your service tools user ID and service tools password on the System Service Tools Sign On display, and then press Enter.
    3. Select Start a service tool > Hardware service manager > Packaging hardware resources (system, frames, cards).
    4. Type 9 (Hardware contained within package) in the System Unit field or Expansion Unit field of the unit where you are installing the adapter. Press Enter.
    5. Select the Include empty positions option.
    6. Select Concurrent Maintenance for the slot in which you want to install the adapter, and then press Enter.
    7. Select the Toggle LED blink off/on option. A light-emitting diode (LED) flashes identifying the slot that you selected.
    8. If necessary to view the identify LEDs or to manage cables at the rear of a rack-mounted system, open the cable management arm by completing the following steps:
       1. Release the mounting bracket from the cable management arm assembly by pressing the indentation (A) on the inner cable management arm tab. The cable management arm releases from the outer mounting bracket in the direction shown.

          

       2. Swing the cable management arm away from the system.

          In the image, the inner cable management arm tab is shown on the left side as you are facing the system from the rear. However, the cable management arm can also be installed so that the inner cable management arm tab is on the right side of the system.

          CAUTION:
          To avoid causing damage to the arm, open the cable management arm just long enough to complete these repairs.
    9. Physically verify that the slot you identified is where you want to install the adapter.
       • Use the blue identify LED on the enclosure to locate the system. Ensure that the serial number of the system matches the serial number to be serviced.
       • Look for a flashing amber LED, which identifies the unoccupied slot that was selected by using the identify function.
    10. Select the Toggle LED blink off/on option to stop the LED from flashing.
    11. Continue with step 13.
12. To prepare the system to install an adapter by using the Linux operating system, complete the following steps:
    1. Log in to the system console as the root user.
    2. Run the following command to list the available slots:

       lsslot -c pci -a

       The following screen is an example of the information that is displayed by this command:

       
       # Slot                  Description                        Device(s) 
       U7879.001.DQD014E-P1-C1 PCI-X capable, 64 bit, 133MHz slot Empty
       U7879.001.DQD014E-P1-C4 PCI-X capable, 64 bit, 133MHz slot Empty
       U7879.001.DQD014E-P1-C5 PCI-X capable, 64 bit, 133MHz slot Empty
       
       

    3. Record the empty adapter slot where you want to install the adapter.
    4. Complete the following steps to prepare the slot to accept an adapter:
       1. Type the following command:

          drmgr -c pci -a -s locationcode

          Where locationcode is the location of the adapter slot. For example, the location might be U7879.001.DQD014E-P1-C3.

       2. Press Enter. A fast-flashing amber LED at the rear of the system near the adapter indicates that the slot is identified.
       3. Physically verify that the slot you identified is where you want to install the adapter.
          Notes:

          • Use the blue identify LED on the enclosure to locate the system. Ensure that the serial number of the system matches the serial number to be serviced.
          • Look for the flashing amber LED, which identifies the slot that was selected by using the identify function.
    5. If necessary to view the identify LEDs or to manage cables at the rear of a rack-mounted system, open the cable management arm by completing the following steps:
       1. Release the mounting bracket from the cable management arm assembly by pressing the indentation (A) on the inner cable management arm tab. The cable management arm releases from the outer mounting bracket in the direction shown.

          

       2. Swing the cable management arm away from the system.

          In the image, the inner cable management arm tab is shown on the left side as you are facing the system from the rear. However, the cable management arm can also be installed so that the inner cable management arm tab is on the right side of the system.

          CAUTION:
          To avoid causing damage to the arm, open the cable management arm just long enough to complete these repairs.
    6. Physically verify that the slot you identified is where you want to install the adapter.
       • Use the blue identify LED on the enclosure to locate the system. Ensure that the serial number of the system matches the serial number to be serviced.
       • Look for a flashing amber LED, which identifies the unoccupied slot that was selected by using the identify function.
13. If the cable management arm is open, close it by completing the following steps:
    1. Swing the cable management arm towards the server.
    2. Insert the inner cable management arm tab (A) into the outer mounting bracket (B) until it clicks into place as shown. The inner mounting bracket (C) is not used on the left side.

       

14. If applicable, open the rack front door.
15. For a rack-mounted system, open the side latches (A) and pull the latches to slide the system unit fully into the service position until the slides click and hold the system unit securely. Ensure that the screws inside the latches are not secured to the rack.
    See the following figure.

    Remove the hook-and-loop fasteners that secure the cable management arms. Ensure that the cable management arms can move freely. Ensure that the cables at the rear of the system do not catch or bind as you pull the system unit into the service position.

    Do not pull out or install any drawer or feature if the rack stabilizer brackets are not attached to the rack. Do not pull out more than one drawer at a time. The rack might become unstable if you pull out more than one drawer at a time.

    

    

16. Attach the electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap.
    The ESD wrist strap must be connected to an unpainted metal surface until the service procedure is completed, and if applicable, until the service access cover is replaced.

    Attention:

    • Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap to the front ESD jack, to the rear ESD jack, or to an unpainted metal surface of your hardware to prevent the electrostatic discharge from damaging your hardware.
    • When you use an ESD wrist strap, follow all electrical safety procedures. An ESD wrist strap is used for static control. It does not increase or decrease your risk of receiving electric shock when using or working on electrical equipment.
    • If you do not have an ESD wrist strap, just prior to removing the product from ESD packaging and installing or replacing hardware, touch an unpainted metal surface of the system for a minimum of 5 seconds. If at any point in this service process you move away from the system, it is important to again discharge yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface for at least 5 seconds before you continue with the service process.
17. Remove the service access cover.
    For a rack-mounted system, complete the following steps. Refer to Figure 11.

    Attention: Operating the system without the service access cover on for more than 10 minutes when the system power is turned on might damage the system components.

    1. Release the service cover latch by pushing the release latch (A) in the direction shown.
    2. Slide the cover (B) off the system unit. When the front of the service access cover clears the upper frame ledge, lift the cover up and off the system unit.

    

    For a stand-alone system, complete the following steps. Refer to Figure 12.

    Attention: Operating the system without the service access cover on for more than 10 minutes when the system power is turned on might damage the system components.

    1. Release the latch by pushing the release latch (A) in the direction shown.
    2. Slide the cover (B) off the system unit. When the front of the service access cover has cleared the upper frame ledge, lift the cover up and off the system unit.