Setting the system enclosure type

Use this procedure to set values that uniquely identify the type of enclosures that are attached to the system.

About this task

Note: This procedure is supported only for 9080-HEX systems. For all other systems, contact your next level of support.

When you set the system enclosure type, ensure that the Enclosure serial number field matches the original value, which can be found on a label affixed to the unit. Updating the Enclosure serial number field keeps the configuration and error information synchronized, and this information is used by the system to create the location codes. This task must be done by using the ASMI, not with the control panel. However, if you do not have access to the ASMI, the system still operates without updating this information.

For example, when you replace the I/O backplane, you must re-enter the original enclosure serial number into the Enclosure serial number field to overwrite the serial number that is recorded for the new I/O backplane. Failure to enter the correct enclosure serial number results in incorrect logical partition mapping.

Note: You cannot boot the system until valid values are entered for all fields in the enclosure-type information.
To perform this operation, your authority level must be one of the following values:
  • Administrator
  • Authorized service provider

To change the system enclosure type, complete the following steps:

Procedure

  1. On the ASMI Welcome pane, specify your user ID and password, and click Log In.
  2. In the navigation area, expand System Configuration > Program Vital Product Data.
  3. Click System Enclosures. In the content pane, the current system enclosures are displayed.
  4. Enter the settings for the Enclosure location, Feature Code/Sequence Number, and Enclosure serial number fields by using the naming convention described in the ASMI help.

    The value of the Enclosure serial number field is different from the serial number of the system. Set the Reserved field to blank spaces unless directed otherwise by Level 3 technical support.

  5. Click Save settings to update the system enclosure type information and save it to the VPD.