Preparing the 9043-MRX system for operation after removing and replacing an adapter

To prepare the system for operation after removing and replacing an adapter, 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. Connect any cables or transceivers to the adapter.
3. Route the cables through the cable management bracket.
4. If you removed the power cords, use your labels to reconnect the power cords to the system unit.
   Fasten the power cords to the system by using the hook-and-loop fasteners.

   

5. Put the cable management bracket in the operating position.
   1. Pull out the quarter-turn fasteners and turn them to disengage them while moving the cable management bracket to its lower position.
   2. Turn the quarter-turn fasteners to engage and lock the bracket into position.

   

6. Close the rack door at the rear of the system.
7. Choose from the following options:
   • If you completed this procedure with the system power turned off, continue with step 8.
   • If you completed the procedure with the system power turned on and used the AIX® operating system, continue with step 9.
   • If you completed the procedure with the system power turned on and used the Linux® operating system, continue with step 11.
8. To prepare the system for operation when the system is powered off, complete the following steps:
   1. Start the system. For instructions, see Starting a system.
   2. Continue with step 12.
9. If you are using the AIX operating system, complete the following steps to configure the adapter:
   1. Press the F3 key to return to the Task Selection list.
   2. Select Log Repair Action.
   3. Select the resource that was replaced and select Commit.
   4. Press the F3 key to return to Task Selection List.
   5. Select Hot Plug Task > PCI Hot Plug Manager > Configure a defined device.
   6. Select the device that you replaced from the list, and then press Enter. The device is now configured.
   7. Press the F10 key to exit the diagnostic program.
10. If you are using the AIX operating system, complete the following steps to verify the adapter replacement:
    1. If the diagnostic menu is not displayed, type the diag command.
    2. Select Advance Diagnostic Routines > Problem Determination.
    3. Select the name of the resource that was replaced from the menu. If the resource replaced is not shown, choose the resource that is associated with it.
    4. Press Enter, and then press Commit (F7 or Esc+7).
    5. Did the Problem Determination identify any problems?
       • No: Continue to the next step.
       • Yes: A problem is identified.
         • If you are a customer, record the error information, and then contact your service provider.
         • If you are an authorized service provider, return to map 210-5.
    6. Press the F10 key to exit the diagnostic program.
    7. Continue with step 12.
11. If you are using the Linux operating system, complete the following steps:
    1. In the Linux session on the console, press Enter after you install or replace the adapter to put the slot into the action state.
    2. Enter the slot information with the lsslot command, as shown in the following example.

       For example, if the slot in which you installed the adapter was U7879.001.DQD014E-P1-C3.

       Enter lsslot -c pci -s U7879.001.DQD014E-P1-C3

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

       
       # Slot                  Description                        Device(s)
       U7879.001.DQD014E-P1-C3 PCI-X capable, 64 bit, 133MHz slot 0001:40:01.0 
       

12. 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.
13. Turn off the identify LED. For instructions, see Deactivating an identify LED.
14. If you replaced a Fibre Channel adapter, the customer might need to update the Fibre Channel SAS path to the external storage subsystems with the new WWPN number or numbers.