Preparing the 9009-41A, 9009-41G, 9009-42A, 9009-42G, 9223-42H, or 9223-42S system for operation after removing and replacing the service processor card

To prepare the system for operation after removing and replacing the service processor card, complete the steps in this procedure.

1. Ensure that you have the electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap on and that the ESD clip is plugged into a ground jack or connected to an unpainted metal surface. If not, do so now.
2. Replace the service access cover.
   For a rack-mounted system, complete the following steps. Refer to Figure 1.

   1. Slide the cover (A) onto the system unit.
   2. Close the release latch (B) by pushing it in the direction shown.

   

   For a stand-alone system, complete the following steps. Refer to Figure 2.

   1. Slide the cover (B) on to the system unit as shown.
   2. Close the latch release (A) by pushing it in the direction shown.

   

3. For a rack-mounted system, unlock the blue rail safety latches (A) as shown in Figure 3 by pushing them inward.
   Ensure that the cable management arms can move freely. Ensure that the cables at the rear of the unit do not catch or bind as you push the unit into the operating position.

   

4. Using your labels, reconnect the power cords (A) to the system unit.
   Fasten the power cords (A) to the system using the hook-and-loop fasteners (B) as shown in Figure 4 or Figure 5.

   

   

5. Access the Advanced System Management Interface (ASMI).
   For instructions, see Accessing the ASMI without an HMC.
6. A new service processor card has the following settings:
   • Port 1 default IP: 169.254.2.147
   • Port 2 default IP: 169.254.3.147

   You can also use the control panel display, function code 30, to display the IP addresses.

   To reconfigure the IP addresses, see Accessing the ASMI using a PC or notebook and web browser (www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/POWER9/p9hby/browser.htm).

7. If removed, reconnect the Ethernet, serial, and Universal Serial Bus (USB) cables.
8. Use the ASMI to ensure that the time is set correctly and to restore the service processor card settings.
   1. In the navigation area of the ASMI, click System Configuration > Time of Day.
   2. Verify that the content pane displays the current date (month, day, and year) and time (hours, minutes, and seconds).
   3. In the navigation area of the ASMI, click System Configuration and restore the service processor card settings by using the information that you recorded earlier.
9. Update vital product data.
   If your system is running IBM® i and is not managed by a management console, you must update the vital product date (VPD) after you replace the service processor card. The VPD is used by the service processor to locate the load source device during the initial program load (IPL). To update the VPD, complete the following steps:

   1. Load the customer media containing licensed internal code (LIC) into one of the alternate load devices (tape or DVD) on the primary system bus. The media can be a SAVSYS tape or DVD with the I_BASE_01 image. You must set the operator panel to 01 D M.
      Note: This IPL can take several minutes.
   2. After the Select a Language Group display is shown, press Enter to select the default language feature 2924 (English).
      Note: To change the language feature, type the language feature that appears on the media that contains the operating system, and then press Enter.
      Confirm the language feature by pressing Enter.
   3. From the Install Licensed Internal Code display, select option 2 (Work with Dedicated Service Tools (DST) and press Enter.

      Use the Dedicated Service Tools to make sure the disk units, including the load source, are reporting correctly. Make sure that there are no errors that might prevent the IPL from disk. When all errors are resolved and the load source disk is reporting correctly, continue with the next step.

   4. From the Work with dedicated service tools (DST) display, select option 2 (Work with disk units) and press Enter.
   5. Select option 8 (Update system vital product data) to identify the location of the load source disk unit. Press Enter. The Update System Vital Product Data display is shown.
   6. Press Enter to confirm that you want the vital product data to be written.
   7. Press F12 (Previous) twice.
   8. Type 1 and press Enter to exit DST.
   9. Use the system control panel to power off the system.
   10. Change the IPL mode to B.
   11. Power on the system to complete an IPL from the device.
10. Start the system. For instructions, see Starting a system.
11. Turn off the identify LED. For instructions, see Deactivating an identify LED.
12. Use the ASMI to ensure that the new service processor card has the same level of firmware as the original service processor card.
    On the ASMI Welcome pane, view the existing level of server firmware in the upper-right corner under the copyright statement, for example, 01EM310 or FW760.00 (AM760_019).
13. If the service processor card that you just replaced has a different firmware level than what you recorded earlier, you must install the original firmware level on the new card. See Getting firmware fixes and use the USB port method to install the firmware. Then, return to this procedure and continue with the next step.
14. Verify the installed part.
    • If you replaced the part because of a service action, verify the installed part. For instructions, see Verifying a repair.
    • If you installed the part for any other reason, verify the installed part. For instructions, see Verifying the installed part.