Preparing the 8335-GTC, 8335-GTG, 8335-GTH, 8335-GTW, or 8335-GTX system for operation after you remove and replace internal parts

To prepare the IBM® Power® System AC922 (8335-GTC, 8335-GTG, and 8335-GTH) or IBM Power System AC922 (8335-GTW and 8335-GTX) system for operation after you remove and replace internal parts, complete the steps in this procedure.

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 instructions, see Installing the service access cover on an 8335-GTC, 8335-GTG, 8335-GTH, 8335-GTW, or 8335-GTX system.
  3. Place the system into the operating position. For instructions, see Placing an 8335-GTC, 8335-GTG, 8335-GTH, 8335-GTW, or 8335-GTX system into the operating position.
    (L012)
    Pinch hazard
    CAUTION:
    Pinch hazard. (L012)
    Attention: For a water-cooled system, before you power on the system, ensure that cooling water is circulating through the system.
  4. Replace the power supplies as shown in Figure 1.
    1. Place your other hand underneath the power supply.
    2. Align the power supply (A) with the bay with the fan to the left.
    3. Slide the power supply into the system until the latch (B) locks in place.
    4. Repeat steps 4.a - 4.c for the other power supply.
    Figure 1. Replacing the power supplies in the system
    Replacing the power supplies in the system
  5. Reconnect the power cords to the power supplies.
    For instructions, see Connecting power cords to an 8335-GTC, 8335-GTG, 8335-GTH, 8335-GTW, or 8335-GTX system.
  6. If applicable, close the rack door at the rear of the system.
  7. Start the system. For instructions, see Starting the 8335-GTC, 8335-GTG, 8335-GTH, 8335-GTW, or 8335-GTX system.
  8. If the BMC card was replaced continue to the next step, otherwise go to step 12.
  9. Configure the BMC IP address.
    For instructions, see Configuring the BMC IP address.
  10. Enter the network settings that you recorded earlier.
    For instructions, see Network settings.
  11. Complete the following steps to ensure that fieldmode is set to true:
    1. Logon to the BMC by using Secure Socket Shell (SSH).
    2. Run the following command:
      fw_printenv fieldmode
    3. Is the output of the command fieldmode=true?
      • Yes: Continue with step 12.
      • No: Continue with step 11.d.
    4. Run the following command:
      fw_setenv fieldmode true
  12. Replace the front cover. For instructions, see Installing the front cover on an 8335-GTC, 8335-GTG, 8335-GTH, 8335-GTW, or 8335-GTX system.
  13. If applicable, close the rack front door.
  14. Verify the installed part.
    See Verifying a repair.