Learn how to access the ASMI, connect external cables and power
cords, cable the expansion units, attach devices, route the cables, and start
your server after you install all of your hardware features or replace parts.
To cable your server:
| Before you begin |
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If you have hardware features that are not installed,
install them now. For instructions, see Installing features and replacing
parts. |
| Accessing the Advanced System
Management Interface (ASMI) |
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If you plan to connect a PC (with a browser)
to the server to access the ASMI, see Accessing the ASMI using a Web browser
for instructions. |
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If you plan to use the ASCII terminal
to access the ASMI, see Accessing the ASMI using an ASCII terminal for instructions. |
| Cabling the expansion units |
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Do you have an expansion unit?
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| Connecting the external cables |
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If you are using any optional adapters
(such as token ring or 8-port EIA-232), connect the cables to the appropriate
adapter connectors in the PCI slots of your machine. See
Adapters, Devices, and Cable Information for Multiple Bus Systems for a description
of cables and adapters that might be installed on your server.
Note: If
the cable did not come with your server, you will have to supply it.
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| Attaching devices by using
a system port |
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If you have an IBM® System p5® or eServer™ p5 server and want
to access the ASMI when the system is in standby, attach an ASCII terminal
to a system port on
the back of the server. For views of the back of each server, see References. |
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If you have an IBM System p5 or eServer p5 server and want
to access the ASMI remotely when the system is in standby, attach a modem
to a system port on
the back of the server. For views of the back of each server, see References. |
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If you have an IBM System p5 or eServer p5 server and you are
connecting it to an uninterruptible power supply, see the documentation that
is included with your uninterruptible power supply. You might need additional
hardware. |
Notes: - For the IBM System p5 or eServer p5 servers,
any other application that uses a system port requires
a system port adapter
to be installed into a PCI slot.
- The attachment of high availability cluster multiprocessing IBM (HACMP™)
cables to a system port on
the back of the server is not supported.
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| Connecting the power cords |
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You should route the power cords through
the retention rings or under the retention brackets that are provided to prevent
the power cords from becoming unplugged unexpectedly. |
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If your server is equipped with a retention ring,
route the power cord through the ring before you plug it into the back of
the server, as shown here:
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If your server is equipped with a retention bracket,
route the power cord under the bracket before you plug it into the back of
the server as shown here: |
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Plug the power cords into the system,
display, and attached devices. |
| Routing the cables through
the cable-management arm |
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Is your server installed in a rack? - No. Proceed to the next section, Starting your
server.
- Yes. Do the following:
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Place the rack-mounted system in the service position.
For instructions, see Place the rack-mounted system or expansion unit in the
service position. |
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Route the cables through the hooks that are located
along the cable-management arm and secure them with the straps that are provided,
as shown here: |
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After attaching the cables to the cable-management arm,
go to the front of the rack and move the system drawer in and out. Observe
the cables and cable-management-arm movement to verify that the cables are
not binding. |
| Starting your server |
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Power the system on. Note: Expect a delay between the time that the power
is applied to the server or workstation and the time that an initial program
load (IPL) can be performed. When power is initially applied to the server
or workstation, the service processor performs a self-check and leaves the
control panel blank for up to two minutes. You must wait until the C1XX
XXXX progress codes are complete and the control panel displays 01 before
you perform an IPL or change the control panel functions.
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| After you finish |
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Did you receive a cable hook with your rack shipment?- No. Proceed to the next item.
- Yes. The cable hook manages the server cables in
the back of the rack. To install the cable hook, slide it into the slots that
are located on the back of the rack as shown here:
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Return to your initial server setup checklist and complete
the next step. |
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