SSO8QDS - Documentation Index
Table of Contents
Welcome
9856-22H (IBM Power L1122)
PDF files for the 9856-22H (IBM Power L1122)
Product legal notices
Hardware notices
Class A Notices
Class B Notices
License Agreement for Machine Code
Safety notices
Software notices
Privacy policy considerations
Statement of Limited Warranty
Accessibility features for IBM Power servers
EU Data Act (Regulation 2023/2854)
Planning for the system
Site preparation and physical planning
Site selection
Access
Acclimation
Acoustics
Air conditioning determination
General guidelines for data centers
Computer room layout
Computer room location
Electromagnetic compatibility
Emergency planning for continuous operations
Environmental design criteria
Floor construction and floor loading
General power information
Dual-power installation configurations
Dual-power installation: Redundant distribution panel and switch
Dual-power installation: Redundant distribution panel
Single distribution panel: Dual circuit breakers
Lighting
Material and data storage protection
Overhead cabling
Planning for communications
Planning for the installation of rear door heat exchangers
Heat exchanger specifications
Heat exchanger performance
Water specifications for the secondary cooling loop
Water delivery specifications for secondary loops
Layout and mechanical installation
Heat exchanger installation overview
Heat exchanger filling and draining overview
Planning for heat exchangers in a raised floor environment
Planning for heat exchangers in a non-raised floor environment
Secondary cooling loop parts and services information
Miscellaneous parts supplier
Services supplier
Cooling distribution unit suppliers
Installation and support from IBM Integrated Technology Services offerings
Power load
Power quality
Power source
Raised floors
Conductive contamination
Relocation and temporary storage
Shock and vibration
Space requirements
Static electricity and floor resistance
System air distribution
Temperature and humidity recording instruments
Voltage and frequency limits
Site and hardware planning
Hardware specification sheets
Server specifications
Model 9824-22A, 9824-42A, 9856-22H, and 9856-42H server specifications
Expansion unit and migration tower specifications
EMX0 PCIe Gen3 I/O expansion drawer (feature code EMX0)
ESLS storage enclosures
NED24 – NVMe Expansion Drawer 24
ENZ0 PCIe Gen4 I/O expansion drawer (feature code ENZ0)
Rack specifications
Planning for the 7014-T00 and 7014-T42 racks
Model 7014-T00 rack
Model 7014-T00 rack with optional DC power distribution panel
Model 7014-T42 and 7014-B42 rack
7014-T00 and 7014-T42 service clearances and caster location
7014-T00 and 7014-T00 multiple attachment racks
7014-T00 and 7014-T42 rack weight distribution and floor loading
Planning for the 7953-94X and 7965-94Y rack
Model 7953-94X and 7965-94Y rack
Cabling the 7953-94X and 7965-94Y rack
Side stabilizing outriggers
Multiple racks
Planning for the 7965-S42 rack
Model 7965-S42 rack specifications
Cabling the 7965-S42 rack
Multiple racks
Model 7965-S42 supported feature codes
Model 1164-95X rear door heat exchanger specifications
Hardware Management Console specifications
7063-CR1 Hardware Management Console specifications
7063-CR2 Hardware Management Console specifications
Rack switch specifications
G8052R RackSwitch specification sheet
G8124ER RackSwitch specification sheet
G8264R RackSwitch specification sheet
G8316R RackSwitch specification sheet
Rack installation specifications for racks that are not purchased from IBM
Planning for power
Determining your power requirements
Server Information Form 3A
Workstation Information Form 3B
Plugs and receptacles
Supported power cords
Supported PDU power cords
Modification of IBM-provided power cords
Uninterruptible power supply
Power distribution unit and power cord options for 7014, 7953, and 7965 racks
Calculating the power load for 7188 or 9188 power distribution units
Planning for cables
Cable management
Power cord routing and retention
Planning for serial-attached SCSI cables
SAS cabling for the ESLS storage enclosures
System calculators
Installing the IBM Power S1122 (9824-22A) and IBM Power L1122 (9856-22H)
Installing the IBM Power S1122 (9824-22A) and IBM Power L1122 (9856-22H) servers
Installing a rack-based server
Prerequisite for installing the rack-mounted server
Completing inventory for your server
Determining and marking the location in the rack
Attaching the mounting hardware to the rack
Attaching the mounting hardware to the system
Installing the system into the rack
Installing the cable-management arm
Setting up a console
Accessing the eBMC so that you can manage the system
Accessing the eBMC by using an HMC
Accessing the eBMC without using an HMC
Determining which console to use
Cabling the server to the HMC
Accessing Operations Console
Cabling the server and accessing the Operations Console if the system is not preinstalled with the IBM i operating system
Accessing Operations Console if IBM i is preinstalled on your system
Cabling the server and connecting expansion units
Completing the server setup
Completing the server setup by using an HMC
Completing the server setup by using an HMC with DHCP
Completing the server setup by using an HMC with a static network configuration
Completing the server setup without using an HMC
Installing a stand-alone server
Prerequisite for installing the stand-alone server
Moving the server to the installation site
Completing inventory for your stand-alone server
Cabling the server and setting up a console
Accessing the eBMC so that you can manage the system
Accessing the eBMC by using an HMC
Accessing the eBMC without using an HMC
Determining which console to use
Cabling the server to the HMC
Accessing Operations Console
Cabling the server and accessing the Operations Console if the system is not preinstalled with the IBM i operating system
Accessing Operations Console if IBM i is preinstalled on your system
Cabling the server and connecting expansion units
Completing the server setup
Completing the server setup by using an HMC
Completing the server setup by using an HMC with DHCP
Completing the server setup by using an HMC with a static network configuration
Completing the server setup without using an HMC
Setting up a preinstalled server
Prerequisite for installing the preinstalled server
Completing inventory for your preinstalled server
Removing the shipping bracket and connecting power cords and power distribution unit (PDU) for your preinstalled server
Setting up a console
Accessing the eBMC so that you can manage the system
Accessing the eBMC by using an HMC
Accessing the eBMC without using an HMC
Determining which console to use
Cabling the server to the HMC
Accessing Operations Console
Cabling the server and accessing the Operations Console if the system is not preinstalled with the IBM i operating system
Accessing Operations Console if IBM i is preinstalled on your system
Completing the server setup
Completing the server setup by using an HMC
Completing the server setup by using an HMC with DHCP
Completing the server setup by using an HMC with a static network configuration
Completing the server setup without using an HMC
Installing, removing, and replacing parts
Adapters
Installing, removing, replacing, and permanently removing adapters
Installing adapters in the system
Preparing the system
Installing an adapter
Preparing the system for operation
Removing and replacing adapters in the system
Preparing the system
Removing an adapter
Replacing an adapter
Preparing the system for operation
Permanently removing an adapter from the system
Preparing the system
Permanently removing an adapter
Preparing the system for operation
Related procedures for installing and removing adapters
Avoiding electric shock
Handling static-sensitive devices
Updating the worldwide port name
Removing and replacing the tailstock on an adapter
Hot-plug manager access for AIX
Accessing the hot-plug management functions
PCI hot-plug manager menu
Component LEDs
Resetting the LEDs in AIX
Installing the AIX device driver software
Installing or replacing an adapter with the system power turned on in a Virtual I/O Server
Verifying that the hot-plug adapter tools are installed for the Linux operating system
Checking the amount of remaining life in NVMe devices
Running the AIX command
Running the IBM i command
Running the Linux smart-log command
Managing adapters
Overview of managing adapters for the 9824-22A or 9856-22H system
PCI Express
Handling static-sensitive devices
Adapter information by feature code
Adapter details
PCIe4 x16 4-port 25/10/1 GbE RoCE SFP28 adapter (FC EAPC and FC EAPD; CCIN EC26)
PCIe5 x16 2-port 200 GbE RoCE adapter (FC EAPE and FC EAPF; CCIN EC2E)
PCIe3 2-port 25/10 Gb NIC & RoCE SFP28 adapter (FC EC2T and FC EC2U; CCIN 58FB)
PCIe2 2-Port USB 3.0 Adapter (FC EC6J and FC EC6K; CCIN 590F)
PCIe4 2-port 25/10/1 Gb RoCE SFP28 adapter (FC EC71 and FC EC72; CCIN 2CF9)
PCIe4 2-port 25/10/1 Gb RoCE SFP28 with Crypto adapter (FC EC73 and FC EC74; CCIN 2CF8)
PCIe4 2-port 100 GbE RoCE x16 adapter (FC EC75 and EC76; CCIN 2CFB)
PCIe5 x16 2-port 200 GbE RoCE adapter (FC EC85 and FC EC86; CCIN EC2C)
PCIe4 x4 Graphics adapter (FC EC90 and FC EC91; CCIN EC90)
PCIe5 x16 AI Accelerator adapter (FC ECSE; CCIN 2E1F)
PCIe4 4-port NVMe JBOF adapter (FC EJ1X and EJ1Y; CCIN 6B87)
PCIe4 cable adapter (FC EJ24; CCIN 6B92)
PCIe4 cable adapter (FC EJ2A; CCIN 6B99)
PCIe3 x8 SAS quad-port 12 Gb tape adapter (FC EJ2B and FC EJ2C; CCIN 57F2)
4769 Cryptographic Coprocessor (FC EJ35 and EJ37 for BSC; CCIN C0AF)
PCIe3 x8 2-port Fibre Channel (32 Gb/s); (FC EN1A and EN1B; CCIN 578F)
PCIe4 x8 2-port Fibre Channel (32 Gb/s); (FC EN1J and FC EN1K; CCIN 579C)
PCIe4 x8 2-port Fibre Channel (32 Gb/s); (FC EN2J and FC EN2K; CCIN 579C)
PCIe4 x8 4-port Fibre Channel (32 Gb/s); (FC EN1L and EN1M; CCIN 2CFC)
PCIe4 x8 2-port Fibre Channel (64 Gb/s); (FC EN1N and EN1P; CCIN 2CFD)
PCIe4 x16 4-port 25/10/1 GbE RoCE SFP28 adapter (FC EN24 and FC EN26; CCIN EC2A)
PCIe3 16 Gb 2-port Fibre Channel adapter (FC EN2A and FC EN2B; CCIN 579D)
PCIe4 x16 4-port Fibre Channel (32 Gb/s); (FC EN2L and EN2M; CCIN 2F06)
PCIe4 x8 2-port Fibre Channel (64 Gb/s); (FC EN2N and EN2P; CCIN 2F05)
PCIe3 4-port 10 GbE adapter (FC EN2W and FC EN2X; CCIN 2F04)
PCIe 4-port 1 GbE adapter (FC EN2Y and FC EN2Z; CCIN 5775)
4770 Cryptographic Coprocessor (FC EPG4, FC EPG5, and FC EPG6; CCIN C138)
Installing the AIX device driver software
Verifying the AIX device driver software
Adapter placement
Adapter slot descriptions for the system
Adapter placement rules and slot priorities for the system
Adapter placement rules and slot priorities for the ENZ0 PCIe Gen4 I/O expansion drawer
Related procedures for adapter placement
Finding the current system configuration in IBM i
Cables
Control panel cables
Removing or replacing the control panel cable
Preparing the system
Removing the control panel cable
Replacing the control panel cable
Preparing the system for operation
Removing or replacing the control panel display cable
Preparing the system
Removing the control panel display cable
Replacing the control panel display cable
Preparing the system for operation
Drive backplane cables
Removing and replacing the power cable
Preparing the system
Removing the drive backplane power cable
Replacing the drive backplane power cable
Preparing the system for operation
Removing and replacing the signal cable
Preparing the system
Removing the drive signal cable
Replacing the drive signal cable
Preparing the system for operation
Drive cables
Removing and replacing a drive cable
Preparing the system
Removing the drive cable
Replacing the drive cable
Preparing the system for operation
Fan cables
Removing and replacing a fan signal cable
Preparing the system
Removing the fan signal cable
Replacing the fan signal cable
Preparing the system for operation
Front USB cable
Removing and replacing the front USB cable
Preparing the system
Removing the front USB cable
Replacing the front USB cable
Preparing the system for operation
Power signal cable
Removing and replacing the power signal cable
Preparing the system
Removing the power signal cable
Replacing the power signal cable
Preparing the system for operation
Control panel
Removing or replacing the control panel
Preparing the system
Removing the control panel
Replacing the control panel
Preparing the system for operation
Removing or replacing the control panel display
Preparing the system
Removing the control panel display
Replacing the control panel display
Preparing the system for operation
Drive backplanes
Removing and replacing the drive backplane
Preparing the system
Removing the drive backplane
Replacing the drive backplane
Preparing the system for operation
eBMC card
Removing and replacing the eBMC card
Preparing the system
Removing the eBMC card
Replacing the eBMC card
Preparing the system for operation
External DVD drive
Stand-alone USB DVD drive (FC EUA5)
Fans
Removing and replacing a fan
Preparing the system
Removing a fan
Replacing a fan
Preparing the system for operation
Memory modules
Installing a memory modules
Preparing the system to install memory modules
Installing memory modules
Preparing the system for operation after installing memory modules
Removing and replacing memory modules in the system
Preparing the system
Removing a memory module
Replacing a memory module
Preparing the system for operation
Plugging rules for memory modules in the system
Permanently removing memory modules from the system
Preparing the system to permanently remove memory modules
Permanently removing a memory module from the system
Preparing the system for operation after permanently removing a memory module
NVMe U.2 drives
Installing an NVMe U.2 drive
Preparing the system
Installing an NVMe U.2 drive
Preparing the system for operation
Removing and replacing an NVMe U.2 drive
Preparing the system
Removing an NVMe U.2 drive
Replacing an NVMe U.2 drive
Preparing the system for operation
Permanently removing an NVMe U.2 drive
Preparing the system
Permanently removing an NVMe U.2 drive
Preparing the system for operation
Related procedures
Checking the amount of remaining life in NVMe devices
Removing an operational NVMe device from an IBM i logical partition
Power supplies
Removing or replacing a power supply
Preparing the system
Removing a power supply
Replacing a power supply
Preparing the system for operation
Racks and rack features
Installing the IBM Enterprise Slim Rack (7965-S42) rack and features
Completing a parts inventory
Rack safety notices
Positioning and leveling the rack
Attaching the rack to a nonraised floor
Attaching the rack to a raised floor
Connecting multiple racks with rack-to-rack attachment kit for a 24-inch pitch
Connecting multiple racks with the rack-to-rack attachment kit for a 600 mm pitch
Attaching the stabilizer brackets
Connecting the power distribution system
Power distribution unit and Intelligent Switched High Function PDU
Installing the power distribution unit (PDU), power distribution unit plus (PDU+), Intelligent Switched High Function PDU, or Intelligent Switched High Function PDU+ in the side of a rack
Installing the power distribution unit (PDU), power distribution unit plus (PDU+), Intelligent Switched High Function PDU, or Intelligent Switched High Function PDU+ horizontally in a rack
Configuring the power distribution unit using the PDU Configuration Utility
Cabling the Intelligent Switched PDU to a console
Setting up power monitoring using the PDU+
Using the IBM DPI Configuration Utility
Using the web interface to configure the PDU+
Monitoring the power status using the Intelligent Switched PDU
Using the IBM PDU Configuration Utility to set up the Intelligent Switched PDU
Power-on sequencing (some models)
Using SNMP through the Ethernet port
Using Telnet through the Ethernet port
Using HyperTerminal through the serial port
Using the web interface
Starting the web interface
Power management relay setting
Attaching the rack doors
Attaching a front or rear door
Attaching an acoustic door
Changing the side on which your rear door opens
Ruggedized kit for the 7965-S42 rack
Earth (ground) bonding the rack
Rack frame connection point
Earth (ground) bonding the side covers to the rack frame
Door ground connection points
Earth bonding the front and rear doors to the rack frame
Installing the side cover
Installing an extender to the rack
Installing the airflow management kit
Removing the rack top cover
Replacing the top cover
Installing the rear door heat exchanger
Preparing to install the rear door heat exchanger on an IBM Enterprise Slim Rack (7965-S42)
Rack safety notices
Heat exchanger specifications
Heat exchanger performance
Installing the heat exchanger on an IBM Enterprise Slim Rack (7965-S42) with the hoses routed to the bottom of the rack
Installing the heat exchanger on an IBM Enterprise Slim Rack (7965-S42) with the hoses routed to the top of the rack
Routing cables through the upper and lower air baffles
Maintaining the heat exchanger
Water cooling system specification and requirements
Installing a system or expansion unit into a rack
System backplane
Removing and replacing the system backplane
Preparing the system
Removing the system backplane
Replacing the system backplane
Preparing the system for operation
System processor modules
Removing and replacing the system processor module
Preparing the system
Removing the system processor module
Replacing the system processor module
Preparing the system for operation
Time-of-day battery
Removing and replacing the time-of-day battery
Preparing the system
Removing the time-of-day battery
Replacing the time-of-day battery
Preparing the system for operation
Trusted platform module card
Removing and replacing the trusted platform module card
Preparing the system
Removing the trusted platform module card
Replacing the trusted platform module card
Preparing the system for operation
Voltage regulator modules
Removing and replacing the voltage regulator modules
Preparing the system
Removing a processor voltage regulator module
Replacing a processor voltage regulator module
Preparing the system for operation
Common procedures for installable features
Before you begin
Identifying a part
Identifying the enclosure or server that contains the part to be replaced
Enabling enclosure or server indicators by using the ASMI
Control panel LEDs
Activating an identify LED for an enclosure or server by using the HMC
Finding the part location code and LED support status
Identifying a part by using the operating system or VIOS
Identifying a part in an AIX system or logical partition
Finding the location code for a part in an AIX system or logical partition
Activating the indicator light for a part by using AIX diagnostics
Identifying a part in an IBM i system or logical partition
Finding the location code and activating the indicator light for a part by using the IBM i operating system
Identifying a part in a Linux system or logical partition
Finding the location code of a part in a Linux system or logical partition
Activating the indicator light for a part by using the Linux operating system
Identifying a part in a VIOS system or logical partition
Finding the location code of a part in a VIOS system or logical partition
Activating the indicator light for a part by using the VIOS tools
Identifying a part by using the ASMI
Activating the identify LED by using the ASMI when you know the location code
Activating the identify LED by using the ASMI when you do not know the location code
Identifying a part by using the HMC
Starting a system
Starting a system that is not managed by an HMC
Starting a system by using the control panel
Starting a system by using the ASMI
Starting a system or logical partition by using the HMC
Stopping a system
Stopping a system that is not managed by an HMC
Stopping a system by using the control panel
Stopping a system by using the ASMI
Stopping a system by using the HMC
Installing or replacing a part by using an HMC
Installing a part by using the HMC
Removing a part by using the HMC
Repairing a part by using the HMC
Verifying the installed part
Verifying a part by using the operating system or VIOS
Verifying an installed feature or replaced part by using an AIX system or logical partition
Verifying an installed feature by using the AIX operating system
Verifying a replaced part by using the AIX operating system
Verifying the installed part by using an IBM i system or logical partition
Verifying an installed part by using a Linux system or logical partition
Verifying an installed part by using stand-alone diagnostics
Verifying an installed part or replaced part on a system or logical partition by using Virtual I/O Server tools
Verifying an installed part by using the VIOS
Verify the replacement part by using the VIOS
Verifying the installed part by using the HMC
Viewing serviceable events by using the HMC
Deactivating an identify LED
Deactivating a system attention LED by using the operating system or VIOS tools
Deactivating the indicator light for a part by using AIX diagnostics
Deactivating the indicator light by using the IBM i operating system
Deactivating the indicator light by using the Linux operating system
Deactivating the indicator light for a part by using the VIOS tools
Deactivating a system attention LED by using the ASMI
Deactivating the identify LED by using the ASMI when you know the location code
Deactivating the identify LED by using the ASMI when you do not know the location code
Deactivating a check log indicator (system information indicator) by using the ASMI
Deactivating LEDs by using the HMC
Deactivating a system attention LED or partition LED by using the HMC
Deactivating an identify LED for a FRU by using the HMC
Deactivating an identify LED for an enclosure by using the HMC
Troubleshooting, service, and support
Beginning troubleshooting and problem analysis
Beginning problem analysis
AIX and Linux problem analysis
IBM i problem analysis
Light path diagnostics
Replacing FRUs by using enclosure fault indicators
Problem reporting form
Reference information for problem determination
Symptom index
IBM i server or IBM i partition symptoms
AIX server or AIX partition symptoms
MAP 0410: Repair checkout
Linux server or Linux partition symptoms
Linux fast-path problem isolation
Linux problem isolation procedure
Detecting problems
IBM i problem determination procedures
Using the problem log
Problem determination procedure for AIX or Linux servers or partitions
System unit problem determination
Management console machine code problems
Viewing the management console logs
Problem determination procedures
Disk drive module power-on self-tests
SCSI card power-on self-tests
Analyzing problems
Intermittent problems
About intermittent problems
General intermittent problem checklist
Analyzing intermittent problems
Intermittent symptoms
Failing area intermittent isolation procedures
IPL problems
Cannot perform IPL from the control panel (no SRC)
Cannot perform IPL at a specified time (no SRC)
Cannot automatically perform an IPL after a power failure
Reference codes
Reference codes that begin with a number sign (#)
Failing function codes, failing items, and symbolic FRUs
Failing function codes
Failing items
Symbolic FRUs
Isolation procedures
Communication isolation procedure
COMIP01, COMPIP1
Console isolation procedures
OPCIP03
Disk unit isolation procedure
DSKIP03
eBMC isolation procedures
BMC0001
BMC0002
BMC0003
BMC0004
BMC0005
BMC0006
BMC0007
BMC0008
Expansion drawer isolation procedures
MEXIP01
MEXIP02
MEXIP03
MEXIP04
MEXIP05
MEXIP06
MEXIP07
MEXIP08
MEXIP09
MEXIP11
MEXIP12
MEXIP13
MEXIP14
MEXIP15
MEXIP16
MEXIP17
MEXIP18
Host boot isolation procedures
HB00001
HB00004
HB00005
HB00008
HB00009
HB0000A
HB00010
HB00011
HB00022
HB0002D
HB0003F
HB0004F
HB00055
HB00056
HB0005C
HB0005D
HB00062
HB00063
Intermittent isolation procedures
INTIP03
INTIP05
INTIP07
INTIP08
INTIP09
INTIP14
INTIP16
INTIP18
INTIP20
INTIP24
I/O processor isolation procedures
IOPIP01
Using the product activity log
IOPIP13
IOPIP16
IOPIP17
IOPIP18
IOPIP19
IOPIP20
IOPIP21
IOPIP22
IOPIP23
IOPIP25
IOPIP26
IOPIP27
IOPIP28
IOPIP29
IOPIP30
IOPIP31
IOPIP32
IOPIP33
IOPIP34
IOPIP40
IOPIP41
Licensed Internal Code isolation procedures
LICIP01
LICIP03
LICIP04
LICIP07
LICIP08
LICIP11
LICIP12
LICIP13
LICIP14
LICIP15
LICIP16
LICIP17
LICIP18
Logical partition isolation procedure
LPRIP01
PCI bus isolation procedures
PCI bus isolation using AIX, Linux, or the management console
Verifying a system PCI bus repair
Analyzing a PCI bus reference code
DSA translation
Card positions
MABIP02
MABIP03
MABIP05
MABIP50
MABIP51
MABIP52
MABIP53
MABIP54
MABIP55
MABIP56
MABIP57
Power isolation procedures
Power problems
Cannot power on system unit
Cannot power off system unit
PWR1900
PWR1904
PWR1905
PWR1907
PWR1909
PWR1911
PWR1912
PWR1917
PWR1918
PWR1920
PWR2402
Router isolation procedures
RTRIP02
RTRIP03
RTRIP04
RTRIP05
RTRIP06
RTRIP07
RTRIP08
Serial-attached SCSI isolation procedures
SIP3110
SIP3111
SIP3112
SIP3113
SIP3120
SIP3121
SIP3130
SIP3131
SIP3132
SIP3134
SIP3140
SIP3141
SIP3142
SIP3143
SIP3144
SIP3145
SIP3146
SIP3147
SIP3148
SIP3149
SIP3150
SIP3152
SIP3153
SIP3250
SIP3254
SIP3290
SIP3295
SIP4040
SIP4041
SIP4044
SIP4047
SIP4049
SIP4050
SIP4052
SIP4053
SIP4140
SIP4141
SIP4144
SIP4147
SIP4149
SIP4150
SIP4152
SIP4153
Service processor isolation procedures
FSPSP01
FSPSP02
FSPSP03
FSPSP04
FSPSP05
FSPSP06
FSPSP07
FSPSP08
FSPSP09
FSPSP10
FSPSP11
FSPSP12
FSPSP14
FSPSP16
FSPSP17
FSPSP18
FSPSP20
FSPSP22
FSPSP23
FSPSP24
FSPSP25
FSPSP27
FSPSP28
FSPSP29
FSPSP30
FSPSP31
FSPSP32
FSPSP33
FSPSP34
FSPSP35
FSPSP36
FSPSP38
FSPSP40
FSPSP41
FSPSP42
FSPSP45
FSPSP46
FSPSP47
FSPSP48
FSPSP49
FSPSP50
FSPSP51
FSPSP52
FSPSP54
FSPSP55
FSPSP56
FSPSP57
FSPSP58
FSPSP59
FSPSP60
FSPSP61
FSPSP62
FSPSP63
FSPSP64
FSPSP65
FSPSP66
FSPSP67
FSPSP68
FSPSP70
FSPSP71
FSPSP72
FSPSP73
FSPSP75
FSPSP76
FSPSP78
FSPSP79
FSPSP80
FSPSP83
FSPSP85
FSPSP86
FSPSP87
FSPSP88
FSPSP89
FSPSP90
FSPSP91
FSPSP92
FSPSP93
FSPSP95
FSPSP96
FSPSP98
FSPSP99
FSPSPC1
FSPSPD1
Tape unit isolation procedures
TUPIP03
TUPIP04
TUPIP06
Twinaxial workstation I/O processor isolation procedure
TWSIP01
Workstation adapter isolation procedure
WSAIP01
Workstation adapter console isolation procedure
Isolating problems on servers that run AIX or Linux
MAP 0210: General problem resolution
Problems with loading and starting the operating system (AIX and Linux)
MAP 0020
MAP 0030
MAP 0040
MAP 0054
MAP 0070
MAP 0220
MAP 0230
MAP 0235
MAP 0260
MAP 0270
MAP 0280
MAP 0285
MAP 0291
MAP 4040
MAP 4041
MAP 4044
MAP 4047
MAP 4049
MAP 4050
MAP 4052
MAP 4053
MAP 4140
MAP 4141
MAP 4144
MAP 4147
MAP 4149
MAP 4150
MAP 4152
MAP 4153
MAP 5000
MAP 5001
PFW1540: Problem isolation procedures
PFW1542: I/O problem isolation procedure
PFW1548: Memory and processor subsystem problem isolation procedure
PFW1548: Memory and processor subsystem problem isolation procedure when a management console is attached
PFW1548: Memory and processor subsystem problem isolation procedure without a management console attached
SAS fabric identification
IBM i service functions
Dedicated service tools
System paging environments
Stand-alone paging (nonpaging)
Limited paging
Full paging
Accessing dedicated service tools
Performing an IPL to dedicated service tools
Using the System Request Key
Selecting function 21 from the control panel
Performing an alternate IPL to DST (type D IPL)
Changing user IDs
Changing a service tools user ID
Resetting QSECOFR service tools user ID
Using function keys in dedicated service tools
Exiting dedicated service tools
DST options
Installing Licensed Internal Code
Installing the operating system
Perform an IPL
Work with Licensed Internal Code
Work with disk units
Work with disk configuration
Display disk configuration
Work with ASP threshold
Work with ASP configuration
Work with mirrored protection
Work with device parity protection
Work with disk compression
Work with hot-spare protection
Work with encryption
Work with NVMe devices
Work with Locking Policy
Work with disk unit recovery
Disk unit problem recovery procedures
Using hot spare device parity protection
Concepts for using device parity protection with hot-spare disk units
Include hot-spare disk units in your partition
Costs and limitations of device parity protection with hot-spare disk units
Planning for hot-spare device-parity-protected disk units
Setting up hot spare device parity protected disk units
Starting device parity protection with hot-spare protection
Starting hot spare protection
Managing hot spare device parity protected disk units
Stopping hot spare protection
Determining which parity sets are hot spare protected
Displaying hot spare status
Troubleshooting hot-spare device parity protection
Work with dedicated service tools environment
Work with active service tools
Work with system devices
Work with service tools user IDs
How to work with system values
Work with alternate installation device
Resume operating system display
Select DST console mode
Start a service tool
Display/Alter/Dump
Licensed Internal Code log
Licensed Internal Code trace
Hardware service manager
Main storage dump manager
Product activity log
Operator panel functions
Performance data collector
Work with communications trace
Starting a trace
Communications trace limitations
SDLC communications trace considerations
LAN communications trace considerations
Perform automatic installation of the operating system
Save Licensed Internal Code
Work with remote service support
Activating remote service support
Work with system partitions
Work with system security
End batch restricted state
Hardware service manager
Hardware service manager options
Packaging hardware resources
Logical hardware resources
Locate resource by name
Failed and non-reporting resources
System Power Control Network
Work with service action log
Display label location work sheet
Device concurrent maintenance
Work with resources containing cache battery packs
SAS resource path information
Collecting information and performing functions from the hardware service manager displays
Change resource details
Concurrent maintenance
Creating frame information
Debug the resource
Display address
Display associated resources
Display failed resources
Display hardware contained within package
Display location
Display non-reporting resources
Display resources associated with IOP
Display resource details
Display resources requiring attention
Display resource status
Display serial/part numbers, logical address, and status/resource name information
Display system bus resources
Display system information
Display unresolved locations
Print
Refresh the display
Remove non-reporting resource information
Reserve frame space
Verify resources
Symbols on the hardware service manager displays
Printing the system configuration list and details of the system bus, main storage, or processor
Verification procedures
Hardware service manager Verify option
Verifying optical storage unit
Verifying tape
Verifying communications
Product activity log
Service action log
Product activity log location
Recovering from product activity log errors while in DST
Paging environment
Options for the product activity log
Analyze log
Display or print by log ID
Changing product activity log sizes
Working with removable media lifetime statistics
Displaying or printing removable media session statistics
Reference code description
Function keys for the product activity log
Sort-by function
Address information function
View description function
Hexadecimal product activity log data
Interpreting product activity log reports
Considerations when interpreting product activity log reports
Resource name
Resource type, model, and location
Class
System reference code field
Multiple SRC entries
Logical address format
Sequence number
Secondary code
Table ID
IPL source/state
Hexadecimal report
Examples: Obtaining additional information from hexadecimal reports
Service reference procedures
Setting the system date and time
Determining the dominant operating system
System password
System unique identifier
Locating the system's load source from the system console
History file
Low-level debug and data collecting procedures
Displaying data for functions 63 and 64
Logical partitions
Examples: Missing or non-reporting system bus resources
Accessing the control panel functions of a logical partition
Control panel functions
Values for IPL types, system operating modes, and speeds
Accessing the control panel functions
Service extended control panel functions
Using Sub-functions
Functions 50 to 54–Reserved CE functions
Function 55–Platform dump override
Functions 56 to 62–Reserved
Low-level debug panel functions
Function 63–System status SRC trace
Function 64–Diagnostic status SRC trace
Function 65: Deactivate remote service or initiate console recovery
Function 66: Activate remote service
Function 67: Disk unit IOP reset/reload
Function 68: Concurrent maintenance – power off
Function 69: Concurrent maintenance – power on
Function 70: IOP dump
Functions 71 to 99–reserved
System reference code information
SRC formats
Word 1 - SRC general information
Word 2 - System status information
Main Storage Dump Indicator (M)
IPL State Indicator (I)
IPL Type Last Initiated Indicator (G)
System reference codes
Displaying system reference codes
System reference code format descriptions
Hardware SRC formats
Licensed Internal Code detected problem reference code formats
IPL status SRCs
Initial program load information
IPL type, mode, and speed options
Methods to perform IPL
Alternate installation IPL
Platform IPL sequence
Service processor initialization
Licensed Internal Code initialization
Log entries
Status SRCs
Licensed Internal Code
Fixes and cumulative PTF packages
Displaying Licensed Internal Code fixes
Utilities to install and restore IBM i Licensed Internal Code
Utility to install Licensed Internal Code
Utility to restore Licensed Internal Code
Authorized program analysis report
System architecture and configuration
System power overview
Power supply
Battery power unit
System power control network
SPCN menu flow
Fields on the System Power Control Network display
Display Detail option
Fields on the Display Detail for Frame display
Fields on the Display Detail for Unit display
Resource names
Hardware configuration restrictions
Communications card, cable, and wrap connector reference
Communications signal voltage levels
Working with storage dumps
Automatic main storage dump
Performing a main storage dump to disk
Copying a main storage dump
Working with current main storage dump
Working with copies of main storage dumps
Main storage dump status
Error recovery for dumps
Performing a service processor dump
Copying the IOP storage dump to removable media
Performing an IOP dump
IOP dump information in the product activity log
IBM i operating system
Dedicated service tools in IBM i full paging environment
Dedicated service tools in IBM i limited paging environment
System service tools
Accessing system service tools
System service tools options
Start a service tool
Work with active service tools
Work with disk units
Work with system partitions
Work with system security
Work with service tools user IDs and devices (IBM i 7.3, or earlier)
Work with service tools server security and devices (IBM i 7.4, or later)
SST function keys
IBM i online problem analysis and resolution
IBM i system-detected problems
Problem log
Messages relating to hardware failures
Customer-detected problems
Service support facility
Displaying IBM i PTFs
IBM i or Licensed Internal Code APAR
How to reset an I/O processor while the system is running
Varying configuration descriptions on and off
Commonly used IBM i service commands
Work with System Value (WRKSYSVAL) command
Service attributes (DSPSRVA or CHGSRVA) commands
ANZPRBAUTO
CRITMSGUSR
RPTPRBAUTO
RPTSRVPVD
SNDDTAPKT
PTFINSTYP
Change Transmit Level (CHGXMTLVL) command
Work with Hardware Products (WRKHDWPRD) command
Using the configuration description label information to prepare for a system upgrade
Using the configuration description label information after a system upgrade
Verify commands
Verify communications
Performing the verify communications procedure
Test descriptions
Remote modem test
Local modem test
Communications cable test
Communications I/O adapter test
Communications I/O processor test
Communications I/O processor memory test
Communications port A modem and coupler test
External ring test
Communications or local area network link test
Wireless network management utility
Wireless echo back test
LocalTalk interface test
Communications tests
Wireless LAN adapter card indicators
Communications interface trace
Concurrent LPDA-2 tests
Finding parts, locations, and addresses
Part locations and location codes
9242-21B or 9242-21T locations
9824-22A or 9856-22H locations
9824-42A or 9856-42H locations
9043-MRU locations
9080-HEU locations
ENZ0 PCIe Gen4 I/O expansion drawer locations
NED24 NVMe expansion drawer locations
Addresses
9242-21B or 9242-21T addresses
9824-22A or 9856-22H addresses
9824-42A or 9856-42H addresses
9080-HEU addresses
ENZ0 PCIe Gen4 I/O expansion drawer addresses
NED24 NVMe expansion drawer addresses
System parts
9242-21B or 9242-21T system parts
9824-22A or 9856-22H system parts
9824-42A or 9856-42H system parts
9043-MRU system parts
9080-HEU system parts
ENZ0 PCIe Gen4 I/O expansion drawer system parts
NED24 NVMe expansion drawer system parts
Keyboard parts
Common service procedures
System reference code format description
System reference code information
Determining system reference code address formats
Hardware system reference code formats
Logical address format
Problem reference code formats detected by Licensed Internal Code
Searching the service action log
Problems with noncritical resources
Using the product activity log
Hexadecimal product activity log data
Examples: Obtaining additional information from hexadecimal reports
Reclaiming I/O processor cache storage
Dedicated service tools
Accessing dedicated service tools
Selecting function 21 from the control panel
Control panel function codes on the Hardware Management Console
Performing an IPL to dedicated service tools
Performing an alternate IPL to DST (type D IPL)
Starting a service tool
Printing the system configuration list and details of the system bus, main storage, or processor
Managing the Advanced System Management Interface
Accessing the Advanced System Management Interface
Displaying error and event logs
Setting the system enclosure type
Setting the system identifiers
Displaying vital product data
Clearing all deconfiguration errors
Working with storage dumps
Managing dumps
Performing dumps
Performing a platform system dump
Performing a system dump by using the management console
Performing a system dump by using the control panel
Performing a system dump by using the Advanced System Management Interface
Performing a service processor dump
Performing a service processor dump by using the management console
Performing a service processor dump by using the control panel
Performing a service processor dump by using the Advanced System Management Interface
Copying a dump
Copying a dump by using a management console
Copying a dump by using an AIX command
Copying a dump by using a Linux command
Copying a dump by using IBM i service tools
Reporting a dump
Reporting a dump by using an AIX command
Reporting a dump by using a Linux command
Reporting a main storage dump, a platform system dump, or an SP dump by using the IBM i service tools
Deleting a dump
Deleting a dump by using a management console
Deleting a dump by using an AIX command
Deleting a dump by using a Linux command
Deleting a dump by using the IBM i service tools
Performing an IBM i main storage dump
Performing an IBM i main storage dump by using the Hardware Management Console
Performing an IBM i main storage dump by using the control panel
Cabling the 9080-HEU system
Verifying a repair
Verifying the repair in AIX
Verifying a repair by using an IBM i system or logical partition
Verifying the repair in Linux
Verifying the repair from the management console
Closing a service call
Closing a service call by using AIX or Linux
Diagnostics and service aids
General diagnostic information
Preparing to run the online and stand-alone hardware diagnostics
Running the online diagnostics
Running online diagnostics in concurrent mode
Running online diagnostics in maintenance mode
Running online diagnostics in service mode
Running online diagnostics in service mode with a management console attached
Running online diagnostics in service mode without a management console attached
Running the stand-alone hardware diagnostics
Running stand-alone diagnostics from CD or DVD on a server without a management console attached
Running stand-alone diagnostics from CD or DVD on a server with a management console attached
Running stand-alone diagnostics from a Network Installation Management server
Running stand-alone diagnostics from a USB flash drive
Secure data deletion for devices by using stand-alone diagnostics
Secure data deletion for a SAS attached disk drive with JBOD format
Secure data deletion for a SAS attached disk drive or solid-state drive with RAID format
Secure data deletion for an NVMe device
Creating a namespace for an NVMe device
Deleting a namespace for an NVMe device
Secure data deletion for an RDX removable disk drive
Getting the location code for a device in an IBM i partition by using the resource name of the device
Getting the AIX resource name for a device by using the location code in stand-alone diagnostics
Tasks and service aids
Setting up your server to connect to service and support
Setting up AIX or Linux to connect to service and support
Setting up IBM i to connect to service and support
IP packet filter firewall
Setting up AIX or Linux to use a management console to connect to service and support
Supporting diagnostics
Collecting reference codes and system information
Using the control panel to collect reference codes and system information
Using online diagnostics to collect service request numbers
Using IBM i tools to collect reference codes and system information
Running the online and stand-alone diagnostics
Performing dumps
Performing a resource dump
Using the control panel to perform a resource dump
Using the ASMI to perform a resource dump
Performing a system dump
Using the control panel to perform a system dump
Using the ASMI to perform a system dump
Performing a service processor dump
Using the control panel to perform a service processor dump
Using the ASMI to perform a service processor dump
Performing an IBM i main storage dump
Managing dumps
Copying a dump
Using the AIX commands to copy a dump
Using the IBM i service tools to set copy options for a dump
Using the IBM i service tools to copy a dump
Using the Linux command line to copy a dump
Using the ASMI to copy a dump
Reporting a dump
Using AIX commands to report a dump
Using the IBM i command CPYFRMMSD to report a main storage or platform dump
Using IBM i service tools to report a main storage or platform dump
Using Linux commands to report a dump
Deleting a dump
Using AIX commands to delete a dump
Using the IBM i service tools to delete a dump
Using Linux commands to delete a dump
Reporting problems
Reporting problems when the management console is not available
Reporting problems when the server is down
Using the problem reporting forms
Problem reporting form for a system in manufacturing default configuration
Problem reporting form for a system with multiple logical partitions
Contacting IBM service and support
Getting fixes
Getting firmware fixes
Verifying access keys before you get the server firmware fixes
Verifying the access keys before you get the server firmware fixes by using the ASMI
Verifying the access keys before you get the server firmware fixes by using the HMC
Verifying the access keys before you get the server firmware fixes by using the AIX command
Verifying the access keys before you get the server firmware fixes by using the Linux command
Verifying the access keys before you get the server firmware fixes by using the IBM i command
Getting server firmware fixes by using the ASMI
Getting server firmware fixes through AIX or Linux without a management console
Getting server firmware fixes through IBM i for a system not managed by a management console
Installing firmware using the USB port on the service processor or eBMC on a system that is not managed by a management console
Troubleshooting firmware fixes
Message regarding a server that was previously managed by a management console
Obtaining fixes through AIX or Linux when you are unable to start the system
Supporting information for AIX or Linux
Using the AIX diagnostics to install the server firmware fix through AIX
Using the System Management Interface Tool to mount the fix CD for AIX
Obtaining service and productivity tools for Linux
Getting I/O adapter and device firmware fixes
Getting I/O adapter and device firmware fixes for a system running AIX
Getting I/O adapter and device firmware fixes through IBM i
Getting operating system fixes
Getting operating system fixes for AIX or Linux
Getting operating system fixes for IBM i
Managing fixes
Working with the temporary and permanent side of the service processor
Using AIX or Linux commands to work with the temporary and permanent side of the service processor
Using the IBM i tools to work with the temporary and permanent side of the service processor
Using the control panel to work with the temporary and permanent side of the service processor
Switching to the other side of the service processor or eBMC using ASMI or the control panel
Using the ASMI to switch to the other side of the service processor
Using the control panel to switch to the other side of the service processor
Viewing existing firmware levels
Using the ASMI to view the existing level of server firmware
Using the HMC to view the existing firmware levels
Using the AIX command prompt to view the existing firmware level
Using the Linux command prompt to view the existing firmware level
Using IBM i to view the installed server firmware fixes
Viewing available firmware levels
Viewing available firmware levels for AIX and Linux
Viewing available firmware levels for IBM i
Viewing the firmware history or cover letter
Viewing the firmware history for AIX or Linux
Viewing the firmware cover letter for IBM i
Removing the current server firmware level
Removing the current server firmware level by using an HMC
Removing the current server firmware level by using AIX commands
Removing the current server firmware level by using IBM i
Removing the current server firmware level by using Linux commands
Installing a firmware fix permanently
Using AIX commands to install a firmware fix permanently
Using IBM i to install a firmware fix permanently
Using Linux commands to install a firmware fix permanently
Consoles,terminals and interfaces
7063-CR2 (IBM Power systems HMC)
PDF files for the IBM Power systems HMC (7063-CR2)
Installing and configuring the Hardware Management Console
What's new in Installing and configuring the HMC
Installation and configuration tasks
Setting up the HMC
Installing the IBM Power Systems HMC (7063-CR2) into a rack
Prerequisites for installing the rack-mounted 7063-CR2 system
Completing inventory for your system
Determining and marking the location in the rack for the 7063-CR2 system
Attaching the adjustable rails to the system chassis and to the rack
Attaching the fixed rails to the system chassis and to the rack
Installing the system into the rack and connecting and routing power cables
Cabling the rack-mounted 7063-CR2 HMC
Configuring the 7063-CR2 HMC
Enabling secure boot on 7063-CR2 HMC
Configuring the HMC
Choosing network settings on the HMC
HMC network connections
Types of HMC network connections
Private and open networks in the HMC environment
HMC as a DHCP server
Deciding which connectivity method to use for the call-home server
Using internet SSL to connect to remote support
Choosing an Internet Protocol
Internet SSL address lists
Using multiple call-home servers
Preparing for HMC configuration
Preinstallation configuration worksheet for the HMC
Configuring the HMC
Configuring the HMC by using the menus
Starting the HMC
Changing the date and time
Configuring the HMC network types
Identifying the Ethernet port that is defined as eth0
Determining the interface name for an Ethernet adapter
Setting the media speed
Selecting a private or open network
Configuring the HMC as a DHCP server
Managing the system by using OpenBMC-based HMC (7063-CR2)
Managing the system by using the OpenBMC tool
Downloading and installing the OpenBMC tool
Basic commands and functionality of the OpenBMC tool
Managing the system by using the IPMI
Common IPMI commands
Configuring the BMC IP address
Performing a factory reset
Risks of using IPMI on IBM Power systems and OpenPower Systems
Managing the system by using the OpenBMC GUI
Logging on to the OpenBMC GUI
Setting the password
Dashboard
Server overview
Server health
Event log
Hardware status
Sensors
Server control
Server power operations
Manage power usage
Server LED
Reboot BMC
Serial over LAN console
KVM
Virtual media
Server configuration
Network settings
SNMP settings
Firmware
Date and time settings
Access control
LDAP
Local users
SSL certificates
Managing the system by using DMTF Redfish APIs
Configure BMC connectivity (7063-CR2)
Setting the IPv4 address
Setting the IPv6 address
Using only IPv6 addresses
Changing HMC firewall settings
Enabling remote restricted shell access
Enabling remote web access
Configuring a routing entry as the default gateway
Configuring domain name services
Configuring domain suffixes
Configuring the HMC so that it uses LDAP remote user management
Configuring the HMC so that it uses Key Distribution Center servers for Kerberos remote authentication
Configuring the local console to report errors to service and support
Configuring the HMC so that it can connect to service and support by using the call-home setup wizard
Configuring the local console to report errors to service and support
Configuring an HMC to contact service and support by using LAN-based internet and SSL
Choosing existing call-home servers to connect to service and support for this HMC
Verifying that your connection to service and support is working
Authorizing users to view collected system data
Transmitting service information
Configuring the Events Manager for Call Home
Setting passwords for the managed system
Testing the connection between the HMC and the managed system
Postconfiguration steps
Backing up management console data
Update, upgrade, and migrate HMC machine code
Hardware Management Console driver information
Update machine code for Hardware Management Console via Internet
Update machine code for Hardware Management Console using removable media or remote server
Upgrade HMC software
Remote HMC upgrade using network upgrade images
Securing the HMC
Enhanced password policy
Enabling PowerSC profile for the HMC
Solving common problems while securing the HMC
Security profiles: Global Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS)
Managing the HTTPS ciphers of the HMC web interface by using the HMC
HMC port locations
Managing the HMC
Managing the HMC by using HMC Version 11.2.1120.0
What's new in Managing the HMC by using HMC version 11.2.1120.0
Introduction to the HMC
Logging on to the Hardware Management Console (HMC) when PowerSC MFA is configured on the HMC
Predefined user IDs and passwords
Using the web-based user interface
Overview of menu options
Tasks and roles
HMC tasks, user roles, IDs, and associated commands
Session handling
Version mismatch state for a managed system
Systems management for servers
Systems
Add system
System templates
Create partition
Create partition from template
Deploy system from template
Connections and operations
Power off system
Power on system
Rebuild system
Schedule operations
Disconnect another management console
Change system password
Optimize memory
Reset or remove system connection
Launch advanced system management (ASMI)
Service processor status
Edit service processor settings
Force service processor failover
Setup FSP failover
Initiate FSP failover
Manage system profiles
Create and deploy to new system
Power management
Manage partition availability priority
View workload management groups
Capture configuration as template
VMI configuration for eBMC-based managed systems
Manage Partition Data
Utilization Data
Firmware
Check readiness
View current system firmware levels
Update system, VIOS, and adapter levels
Update system firmware
View current I/O firmware levels
Update I/O firmware
View current SR-IOV firmware levels
Update SR-IOV Firmware
Service
Manage serviceable events
Create serviceable event
Reporting a problem
Reporting a problem after selecting a system
Add FRU
Exchange FRU
Remove FRU
Add enclosure
Remove enclosure
Power on/off IO unit
Manage identify LED states
View system inventory
View system sensors
Edit SNMP clients
Collect VPD
System details view
System settings
System firmware memory mirroring
Processor, Memory, I/O
PowerVM
Hardware virtualized I/O
Resource groups
Create resource group
Edit resource group
Reassign partition
Edit shared processor pool
Delete resource group
Power modes
Manage system profiles
Backup profile data
Capacity on Demand for HMC Version 10.3.1060.0, or later
Capacity on Demand resources
Elastic CoD
Trial CoD
CoD history log
Licensed capabilities
Licensed capabilities history log
Capacity on Demand for HMC Version 10.3.1050.0, or earlier
Capacity on Demand functions
Licensed Capabilities
Tasks log
Reference code log
RIO configuration
PCI configuration
Topology diagrams
Virtual networking diagram
Virtual storage diagram
SR-IOV vNIC diagram
Serviceability
Type, Model, Feature
Hardware Operations
Prepare for Hot Repair or Upgrade
Systems Management for Partitions
Partitions
Partition properties
Processors
Memory
Physical I/O adapters
Operations
Activate partition
Schedule operations
Network boot
Restart partition
Shutdown partition
Turn on/off LPAR attention LED
Perform VIOS command
Partition Templates
Capture partition as a template
Delete partition
Update VIOS
Upgrade VIOS
Validate Maintenance Readiness and Prepare
Console
Open terminal window
Close terminal connection
Mobility
Validate and Migrate
Recover
Validate
Migrate
Profiles
Profiles for HMC Version 10.3.1050.0, or earlier
Save Current Configuration
Change Default Profile
Manage profiles
Delete Partition
Serviceability
Manage serviceable events
Reference code log
Control Panel Functions
Virtual I/O
Virtual networks
Virtual NICs
Virtual storage
Hardware virtualized I/O
Secure RMC communication through hypervisor
Tags
Power enterprise pools
Templates and OS Images
System Templates
Partition Templates
VIOS Images
Manage Virtual I/O Server Images
Manage Virtual I/O Server Backups
Manage Virtual I/O Server Updates
System plans
Create system plan
Delete system plan
Deploy system plan
Export system plan
Import system plan
HMC management tasks
HMC settings
Network Settings
Network Settings (for HMC versions between 10.2.1030.0 and 10.3.1060.0)
Network diagnostic information
Network topology
Data replication
Licenses
HMC certificates
Certificate revocation list
Import certificate
Truststore management
Add certificate
Remove certificate
Update HMC
Upgrade HMC
Restart HMC
Shut down HMC
Backup HMC data
Restore HMC data
Save HMC upgrade data
Restore HMC upgrade data
Schedule operations
Format media
Launch guided setup wizard
Cloud Connector
Schedule management
Performance dashboard
Environmental dashboard
Call home management for HMC Version 10.3.1060.0, or later
Overview of Call Home
Types of Call Home data upload
Inspect Call Home data
Benefits of enabling Call Home
Data privacy with Call Home
Setup call home
Customer information
Outbound connectivity
Service user authorization
Event notification
Electronic service agent
Connection monitoring
Call home management for HMC Version 10.3.1050.0, or earlier
Setup electronic service agent
Service user authorization
Electronic service agent
Outbound connectivity
Customer information
Event notification
Connection monitoring
Service management tasks for HMC Version 10.3.1061.0, or later
Dumps
FTP connection
Schedule service data
Miscellaneous Equipment Specification
Remote support connection
Prerequisites for managing a Remote support connection
Serviceable events
Add HMC
Approve
Call home
Repair
Close event
Events manager for call home
Service actions
Create serviceable events
Reporting a problem
Reporting a problem after selecting a system
Send service data
VIOS images for HMC
Manage Virtual I/O Server images
Manage Virtual I/O Server backup
Manage Virtual I/O Server updates
User management tasks
Active users
Running tasks
User profiles
Resource roles
Task roles
LDAP
KDC
Multifactor Authentication
User management tasks for HMC Version 10.3.1050.0, or earlier
Users and tasks
User profiles and access
Adding, Copying, or Modifying User Profiles
User Properties
Tasks and resource roles
LDAP
KDC
View KDC Server
Modify KDC Server
Add KDC server
Remove KDC server
Import Service Key
Remove Service Key
MFA
Enable Remote Command Execution
Enable Remote Operation
Enable Remote Virtual Terminal
Logs
Tasks log
Console events log
Serviceability tasks for HMC versions between 10.2.1030.0 and 10.3.1060.0
Serviceable events
Events manager for call home
Create serviceable event
Reporting a problem
Reporting a problem after selecting a system
Dumps
Transmit service information
Remote support connection
Prerequisites for managing a Remote support connection
Remote operations
Using a remote HMC
Using a web browser
Preparing to use the web browser
Web browser requirements
Using the HMC remote command line
Setting up secure script execution between SSH clients and the HMC
Enabling and disabling HMC remote commands
Logging in to the HMC from a LAN-connected web browser
Managing eBMC-based systems by using the HMC
Add Managed Systems
Systems Management for Servers
Operations
Power Off
Power On
Schedule Operations
Launch BMC System Management
Configuring Call Home
Rebuild system
Updates
Change Licensed Internal Code
Attention LED
Connections
Service Processor Status
Reset or remove system connection
Beginning troubleshooting and problem analysis
Determining the problem analysis procedure to perform
Correcting a No connection state for a managed system
Correcting an Incomplete state for a managed system
Correcting a Recovery state for a managed system
Recovering partition data on a managed system
Restoring profile data
Correcting an Error state for a managed system
Correcting a Failed Authentication state for a managed system
Correcting a connection problem between the HMC and a managed system
Resolving a BMC access problem
Resolving a power problem
Resolving a system firmware boot failure
Resolving a VGA monitor problem
Resolving an operating system boot failure
Resolving a hardware problem
Resolving a PCIe adapter or device problem
Resolving a network adapter problem
Resolving a storage device problem
Identifying a service action by using system event logs
Verifying a repair
Collecting diagnostic data
Contacting IBM service and support
FQPSPxxxxxxx Event Codes
FQPSPAA0000M
FQPSPAA0001M
FQPSPAA0007G
FQPSPAA0008M
FQPSPAA0009M
FQPSPAA0010M
FQPSPAA0011M
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Finding parts and locations
7063-CR2 locations
7063-CR2 parts
Installing customer-installable parts
Installing a PCIe adapter
Upgrading memory in the 7063-CR2
Upgrading 7063-CR2 hard disk drive (HDD) to solid-state drive (SSD)
Removing and replacing parts in the 7063-CR2
Cables
Drive power cable
Removing the drive power cable
Replacing the drive power cable
Drive signal cable
Removing a drive signal cable
Replacing a drive signal cable
Operator console cable
Removing the control panel cable
Replacing the control panel cable
USB cable
Removing the USB cable
Replacing the USB cable
Drive
Removing a drive
Replacing a drive
Drive holder
Removing the drive holder
Replacing the drive holder
Fans
Removing a fan
Replacing a fan
Memory
Control panel
Removing the control panel
Replacing the control panel
PCIe adapters
Removing a PCIe adapter
Replacing a PCIe adapter
PCIe riser
Removing the PCIe riser
Replacing the PCIe riser
Power distribution board
Removing the power distribution board
Replacing the power distribution board
Power supplies
Removing a power supply
Replacing a power supply
System backplane
Preparing to remove the system backplane
Removing the system backplane
Replacing the system backplane
Preparing the system for operation after removing and replacing the system backplane
System processor module
Removing the system processor module
Replacing the system processor module
Time-of-day battery
Trusted platform module
Common service procedures for servicing the 7063-CR2
Before you begin
Identifying the 7063-CR2 system that contains the part to replace
LEDs on the 7063-CR2 system
Identifying the 7063-CR2 that needs servicing
Starting and stopping the system
Starting the 7063-CR2 system
Stopping the 7063-CR2 system
Drive commands for the 7063-CR2 system
Creating the virtual drive on the 7063-CR2 system
Sensor status
Removing and replacing power cords
Disconnecting the power cords
Connecting the power cords
Service and operating positions
Placing a 7063-CR2 system into the service position
Placing a 7063-CR2 system into the operating position
Removing and replacing covers
Removing the service access cover
Installing the service access cover
Getting fixes
Getting firmware fixes from the Fix Central website
Updating the system firmware by using the OpenBMC tool
HMC REST APIs
What's new in HMC REST APIs
Cluster
GrowLogicalUnit_Cluster Job
Logical Unit
Shared Storage Pool
Tier
Events
Host Ethernet Adapter
Host Ethernet Adapter
Host Ethernet Adapter Logical Port
Host Ethernet Adapter Physical Port
HTTP Protocol
HTTP Status Codes
Request Headers
Response Headers
Job status
Jobs
Cluster jobs
Cluster_Replace_Repository_Disk Job
Create_Cluster Job
Create_Cluster2 Job
CreateLogicalUnit_Cluster Job
Delete_Cluster Job
DeleteLogicalUnit_Cluster Job
GetFreePhysicalVolumes_Cluster Job
LULinkedClone_Cluster Job
ManagePhysicalVolume_Cluster Job
MigrateLogicalUnit_Cluster Job
LogicalPartition jobs
ChangeDefaultProfileName_LogicalPartition Job
ClearStatistics_SRIOVEthernetLogicalPort Job
ClearStatistics_SRIOVFibreChannelOverEthernetLogicalPort Job
GetNetworkBootDevices_LogicalPartition Job
Migrate_LogicalPartition Job
MigrateAbort_LogicalPartition Job
MigrateRecover_LogicalPartition Job
MigrateValidate_LogicalPartition Job
PowerOff_LogicalPartition Job
PowerOn_LogicalPartition Job
SaveCurrentConfig_LogicalPartition Job
ManagedSystem jobs
ActivateSystemProfile_ManagedSystem Job
BackupProfileData_ManagedSystem Job
ClearSRIOVPhysicalPortStatistics_ManagedSystem Job
ChangePassword_ManagedSystem Job
ConnectedHMC_ManagedSystem Job
CreateSystemProfile_ManagedSystem Job
DeactivateCod_ManagedSystem Job
DeleteBackupProfileData_ManagedSystem Job
DeleteSystemProfile_ManagedSystem Job
DisconnectOtherHMC_ManagedSystem Job
EnterCoDCode_ManagedSystem Job
GetDPOStatus_ManagedSystem Job
GetSystemProfiles_ManagedSystem Job
ListBackupProfileData_ManagedSystem Job
ListCoDCodeInfo_ManagedSystem Job
ListCodResources_ManagedSystem Job
ListElasticBillingInfo_ManagedSystem Job
ListHistoryLog_ManagedSystem Job
LogicalPartition_RemoteRestart Job
ManageElasticCoD_ManagedSystem Job
ModifySRIOVAdapterMode_ManagedSystem Job
PartitionValidateMigrate_ManagedSystem Job
Partition Migration Progress Status Job
PlatformUpdate_ManagedSystem Job
PowerOff_ManagedSystem Job
PowerOn_ManagedSystem Job
QueryReservedMemoryRequiredForPartition_ManagedSystem Job
RecoverData_ManagedSystem Job
ReleaseController_ManagedSystem Job
Sync_VirtualSwitch Job
RequestController_ManagedSystem Job
RestoreProfileData_ManagedSystem Job
StartDPO_ManagedSystem Job
ServiceProcessorStatus_ManagedSystem Job
SetPassword_ManagedSystem Job
UpdateSystemProfile_ManagedSystem Job
ManagementConsole jobs
AddManagedSystem_ManagementConsole Job
ChangeLoggedInUserPassword_ManagementConsole Job
CLIRunner_ManagementConsole Job
CopyVIOSImages_ManagementConsole Job
CopyVIOSUpdates_ManagementConsole Job
CreateSystemPlan Job
DeleteScheduledOperation_ManagementConsole Job
ValidateOrDeploySystemPlan Job
DiscoverManagedSystems_ManagementConsole Job
EventLogger_ManagementConsole Job
ExportSystemPlan Job
FindDataReplicationSource Job
FormatMedia_ManagementConsole Job
GetAllScheduledOperation_ManagementConsole Job
GetAllServiceCertificates_ManagementConsole Job
GetDataReplicationStatus Job
GetManagedSystemsResourceDetails_ManagementConsole Job
GetSystemPlanDetails Job
ImportCertificates_ManagementConsole Job
ImportExportVIOSBackup_ManagementConsole Job
ImportSystemPlan Job
ListAvailableBackup_ManagementConsole Job
ListCloudConnectorStatus_ManagementConsole Job
ListManagementConsoleUpdates_ManagementConsole Job
ListStorageMediaDevices_ManagementConsole Job
ListSystemPlan Job
ListUSBDevices_ManagementConsole Job
ListVIOSImages_ManagementConsole Job
ListVIOSUpdates_ManagementConsole Job
ManageUserAuthentication_ManagementConsole Job
ManageDataReplication Job
ManageVIOSBackup_ManagementConsole Job
ManageVIOSImages_ManagementConsole Job
ManageVIOSUpdates_ManagementConsole Job
NetworkTopology_ManagementConsoleJob
ReferenceCodeLogs Job
RemoveCertificates_ManagementConsole Job
RemoveConnection_ManagedSystem Job
ResetConnection_ManagedSystem Job
ScheduledOperation Job
StartRestartCloudConnector_ManagementConsole Job
StopCloudConnector_ManagementConsole Job
UpdateManagementConsole_ManagementConsole Job
UpgradeHMC
DownloadNetworkInstallImages_ManagementConsole Job
SaveUpgradeData_ManagementConsole Job
BackupConsoleData_ManagementConsole Job
DownloadNetworkInstallImages Job
ListManagementConsoleUpgrades Job
RestoreConsoleData_ManagementConsole Job
RestoreUpgradeData_ManagementConsole Job
SetAlternateDiskStartup_ManagementConsole Job
ShutdownHMC_ManagementConsole Job
PowerEnterprisePool jobs
CreatePowerEnterprisePool_PowerEnterprisePool Job
ListPoolHistoryLog Job
SetControllerConsole_PowerEnterprisePool Job
SyncSystemPool_PowerEnterprisePool Job
UpdatePowerEnterprisePool_PowerEnterprisePool Job
VirtualIOServer jobs
AddOpticalMedia_VirtualIOServer Job
BackupIOConfig_VirtualServer Job
BackupSSPConfig_VirtualServer Job
BackupVIOS_VirtualServer Job
ChangeDefaultProfileName_VirtualIOServer Job
ClearStatistics_SRIOVEthernetLogicalPort Job
ClearStatistics_SRIOVFibreChannelOverEthernetLogicalPort Job
ConfigDevice_VirtualIOServer Job
FailoverVNICBackingDevices_VirtualIOServer Job
GetFreePhysicalVolumes_VirtualIOServer Job
GetNetworkBootDevices_VirtualIOServer Job
PerformVIOSCommand Job
PowerOff_VirtualIOServer Job
PowerOn_VirtualIOServer Job
PrepareMaintenance_VirtualIOServer Job
ReadinessCheckForUpdate Job
ReadinessCheckForUpgrade Job
RenameVirtualTargetDevice_VirtualServer Job
RestoreIOConfig_VirtualIOServer Job
RestoreSSPConfig_VirtualServer Job
SaveCurrentConfig_VirtualIOServer Job
UpdateVIOS_VirtualIOServer Job
UpgradeVIOS_VirtualIOServer Job
ValidateMaintenanceReadiness_VirtualIOServer Job
Logon and Logoff
Managed System
Logical Partition
Client Network Adapter
Virtual Fiber Channel Client Adapter
Virtual NIC Dedicated
Virtual SCSI Client Adapter
Logical Partition Profile
Reserved storage device pool
Resource Group
Shared memory pool
Shared Processor Pool
Virtual I/O Server
Virtual Persistent Memory Volume
Management Console
Performance and Capacity Monitoring
Aggregated Metrics for Logical Partition
Aggregated Metrics for Managed System
Energy Monitoring
Aggregated Metrics for Energy Monitoring
Energy monitoring RAW API
JSON specification for Energy Monitoring Processed and Aggregated Metrics
JSON specification for Energy monitoring RAW metrics
Processed Metrics for Energy Monitoring
Long Term Monitor Metrics (LTM)
Managed System PCM Preferences
Management Console Performance and Capacity Monitoring Preferences
Power thresholds end point
Add modify threshold
Delete threshold
Processed Metrics for Logical Partition
Processed Metrics for Managed System
Shared Storage Pool Monitoring
Aggregated metrics for SSP
Error codes related to SSP monitoring
JSON Specification for SSP Processed and Aggregated Metrics
JSON specification for the SSP RAW metrics
Processed metrics for SSP
Raw Metrics for SSP Preference
SSP Preferences
Short Term Monitor Metrics
Performance and Capacity Monitoring JSON Specification
Logical Partition Processed and Aggregated Metrics JSON Specification
LTM Power Hypervisor JSON Specification
LTM Virtual I/O Server JSON Specification
Managed System Processed and Aggregated Metrics JSON Specification
STM Power Hypervisor JSON Specification
STM Virtual I/O Server JSON Specification
Power Enterprise Pool
Power Enterprise Pool Member
Serviceability
CreateSE Job
SR-IOV
SR-IOV Adapter
SR-IOV Converged Ethernet Physical Port
SR-IOV Ethernet Logical Port
SR-IOV Ethernet Physical Port
SR-IOV RDMA over Converged Ethernet Adapter Logical Port
Template Library
Template REST JOB API
TemplateGroupCapture Job
TemplateGroupPower2PowerMigration Job
User Management
Kerberos
LDAP
MFA
ResourceRole
TaskRole
UserProfile
Virtual Network Management
Link Aggregation
Load Group
Network Bridge
Shared Ethernet Adapter
Virtual Network
Virtual Switch
Virtual Storage Management
Physical Volume
Virtual Disk
Virtual Fibre Channel Mapping
Virtual Media Repository
Virtual Optical Media
Virtual SCSI Mapping
Volume Group
HMC commands
asmmenu
bkconsdata
bkprofdata
chaccfg
chbmccert
chcod
chcodpool
chcomgmt
chdatarep
chhmc
chhmcauth
chhmccert
chhmcencr
chhmcfs
chhmcldap
chhmcusr
chhwres
chipsec
chkmedia
chled
chlparstate
chlparutil
chnportlogin
chpcm
chprimhmc
chpsm
chpwdpolicy
chpwrmgmt
chrmtsupt
chsacfg
chspsnmp
chstat
chsvc
chsvcevent
chsyscfg
chsysconn
chsyspwd
chsysstate
chviosbk
chviosimg
chviosupd
chtskey
chusrtca
chvet
cpdump
cpviosbk
cpviosimg
cpviosupd
cpfile
cpsysplan
deploysysplan
diagrmc
dump
formatmedia
getdump
getfile
getupgfiles
hmcshutdown
hmcwin
hwdbg
installios
labelvios
logssh
lpar_netboot
lpardbg
lpcfgop
lsaccfg
lsbmccert
lscod
lscodpool
lscomgmt
lsdatarep
lsdump
lsfru
lshmc
lshmcauth
lshmcencr
lshmccert
lshmcfs
lshmcldap
lshmcusr
lshwinfo
lshwres
lsilmtscan
lsiotopo
lsipsec
lslabelvios
lsled
lslic
lslogon
lslpardbg
lslparmigr
lslparutil
lsmediadev
lsmemdev
lsmemopt
lsmigrdbg
lsnportlogin
lspcm
lsprimhmc
lspsm
lspwdpolicy
lspwrmgmt
lsrefcode
lsrmtsupt
lsrrstartlpar
lssacfg
lsspsnmp
lsstat
lssvc
lssvcevents
lssvceventfile
lssyscfg
lssysconn
lsupdhmc
lsupgfiles
lsviosbk
lsviosimg
lsviosupd
lssysplan
lstskey
lsusrtca
lsvet
lsvsn
migrdbg
migrlpar
mkaccfg
mkauthkeys
mkcodpool
mkhmccert
mkhmcusr
mkprofdata
mkpwdpolicy
mksvcevent
mksyscfg
mksysconn
mksysplan
mkviosbk
mkvterm
monhmc
optmem
pedbg
pesh
refdev
rmaccfg
rmdump
rmfile
rmhmcusr
rmlparutil
rmprofdata
rmpwdpolicy
rmsyscfg
rmsysconn
rmsysplan
rmviosbk
rmviosimg
rmviosupd
rmvterm
rmvsn
rnvi
rrstartlpar
rstconsdata
rsthwres
rstprofdata
rstupgdata
rstviosbk
runilmtscan
saveupgdata
sendfile
sendnotif
startdump
termtask
updhmc
updpmh
updlic
updvios
upgvios
viosvrcmd
xfervsn
Hardware Management Console (HMC) virtual appliance
PDF files for the Hardware Management Console (HMC) virtual appliance
Installing the HMC virtual appliance
Installing the HMC virtual appliance on x86
Installing the HMC virtual appliance using KVM hypervisor on Ubuntu
Installing the HMC virtual appliance using KVM hypervisor on RHEL
Installing the HMC virtual appliance by using the Xen hypervisor
Installing the HMC virtual appliance by using VMware ESXi
Installing the HMC virtual appliance enabled with secure boot by using KVM hypervisor on Ubuntu
Installing the HMC virtual appliance enabled with secure boot by using KVM hypervisor on RHEL
Installing the HMC virtual appliance enabled with secure boot by using VMware ESXi
Installing the HMC virtual appliance on POWER
Installing the HMC virtual appliance on PowerVM (logical partition)
Using the Activation Engine for the HMC virtual appliance
Setting up the configuration profile for the Activation Engine
Configuring the HMC
Choosing network settings on the HMC
HMC network connections
Types of HMC network connections
Private and open networks in the HMC environment
HMC as a DHCP server
Deciding which connectivity method to use for the call-home server
Using internet SSL to connect to remote support
Choosing an Internet Protocol
Internet SSL address lists
Using multiple call-home servers
Preparing for HMC configuration
Preinstallation configuration worksheet for the HMC
Configuring the HMC
Configuring the HMC by using the fast path through the Guided Setup wizard
Configuring the HMC by using the menus
Starting the HMC
Changing the date and time
Configuring the HMC network types
Identifying the Ethernet port that is defined as eth0
Determining the interface name for an Ethernet adapter
Setting the media speed
Selecting a private or open network
Configuring the HMC as a DHCP server
Configure BMC connectivity (7063-CR2)
Setting the IPv4 address
Setting the IPv6 address
Using only IPv6 addresses
Changing HMC firewall settings
Enabling remote restricted shell access
Enabling remote web access
Configuring a routing entry as the default gateway
Configuring domain name services
Configuring domain suffixes
Configuring the HMC so that it uses LDAP remote user management
Configuring the HMC so that it uses Key Distribution Center servers for Kerberos remote authentication
Configuring the local console to report errors to service and support
Configuring the HMC so that it can connect to service and support by using the call-home setup wizard
Configuring the local console to report errors to service and support
Configuring an HMC to contact service and support by using LAN-based internet and SSL
Choosing existing call-home servers to connect to service and support for this HMC
Verifying that your connection to service and support is working
Authorizing users to view collected system data
Transmitting service information
Configuring the Events Manager for Call Home
Setting passwords for the managed system
Testing the connection between the HMC and the managed system
Postconfiguration steps
Backing up management console data
Update, upgrade, and migrate HMC machine code
Hardware Management Console driver information
Update machine code for Hardware Management Console via Internet
Update machine code for Hardware Management Console using removable media or remote server
Upgrade HMC software
Remote HMC upgrade using network upgrade images
Securing the HMC
Enhanced password policy
Enabling PowerSC profile for the HMC
Solving common problems while securing the HMC
Security profiles: Global Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS)
Managing the HTTPS ciphers of the HMC web interface by using the HMC
Managing the HMC
Managing the HMC by using HMC Version 11.2.1120.0
What's new in Managing the HMC by using HMC version 11.2.1120.0
Introduction to the HMC
Logging on to the Hardware Management Console (HMC) when PowerSC MFA is configured on the HMC
Predefined user IDs and passwords
Using the web-based user interface
Overview of menu options
Tasks and roles
HMC tasks, user roles, IDs, and associated commands
Session handling
Version mismatch state for a managed system
Systems management for servers
Systems
Add system
System templates
Create partition
Create partition from template
Deploy system from template
Connections and operations
Power off system
Power on system
Rebuild system
Schedule operations
Disconnect another management console
Change system password
Optimize memory
Reset or remove system connection
Launch advanced system management (ASMI)
Service processor status
Edit service processor settings
Force service processor failover
Setup FSP failover
Initiate FSP failover
Manage system profiles
Create and deploy to new system
Power management
Manage partition availability priority
View workload management groups
Capture configuration as template
VMI configuration for eBMC-based managed systems
Manage Partition Data
Utilization Data
Firmware
Check readiness
View current system firmware levels
Update system, VIOS, and adapter levels
Update system firmware
View current I/O firmware levels
Update I/O firmware
View current SR-IOV firmware levels
Update SR-IOV Firmware
Service
Manage serviceable events
Create serviceable event
Reporting a problem
Reporting a problem after selecting a system
Add FRU
Exchange FRU
Remove FRU
Add enclosure
Remove enclosure
Power on/off IO unit
Manage identify LED states
View system inventory
View system sensors
Edit SNMP clients
Collect VPD
System details view
System settings
System firmware memory mirroring
Processor, Memory, I/O
PowerVM
Hardware virtualized I/O
Resource groups
Create resource group
Edit resource group
Reassign partition
Edit shared processor pool
Delete resource group
Power modes
Manage system profiles
Backup profile data
Capacity on Demand for HMC Version 10.3.1060.0, or later
Capacity on Demand resources
Elastic CoD
Trial CoD
CoD history log
Licensed capabilities
Licensed capabilities history log
Capacity on Demand for HMC Version 10.3.1050.0, or earlier
Capacity on Demand functions
Licensed Capabilities
Tasks log
Reference code log
RIO configuration
PCI configuration
Topology diagrams
Virtual networking diagram
Virtual storage diagram
SR-IOV vNIC diagram
Serviceability
Type, Model, Feature
Hardware Operations
Prepare for Hot Repair or Upgrade
Systems Management for Partitions
Partitions
Partition properties
Processors
Memory
Physical I/O adapters
Operations
Activate partition
Schedule operations
Network boot
Restart partition
Shutdown partition
Turn on/off LPAR attention LED
Perform VIOS command
Partition Templates
Capture partition as a template
Delete partition
Update VIOS
Upgrade VIOS
Validate Maintenance Readiness and Prepare
Console
Open terminal window
Close terminal connection
Mobility
Validate and Migrate
Recover
Validate
Migrate
Profiles
Profiles for HMC Version 10.3.1050.0, or earlier
Save Current Configuration
Change Default Profile
Manage profiles
Delete Partition
Serviceability
Manage serviceable events
Reference code log
Control Panel Functions
Virtual I/O
Virtual networks
Virtual NICs
Virtual storage
Hardware virtualized I/O
Secure RMC communication through hypervisor
Tags
Power enterprise pools
Templates and OS Images
System Templates
Partition Templates
VIOS Images
Manage Virtual I/O Server Images
Manage Virtual I/O Server Backups
Manage Virtual I/O Server Updates
System plans
Create system plan
Delete system plan
Deploy system plan
Export system plan
Import system plan
HMC management tasks
HMC settings
Network Settings
Network Settings (for HMC versions between 10.2.1030.0 and 10.3.1060.0)
Network diagnostic information
Network topology
Data replication
Licenses
HMC certificates
Certificate revocation list
Import certificate
Truststore management
Add certificate
Remove certificate
Update HMC
Upgrade HMC
Restart HMC
Shut down HMC
Backup HMC data
Restore HMC data
Save HMC upgrade data
Restore HMC upgrade data
Schedule operations
Format media
Launch guided setup wizard
Cloud Connector
Schedule management
Performance dashboard
Environmental dashboard
Call home management for HMC Version 10.3.1060.0, or later
Overview of Call Home
Types of Call Home data upload
Inspect Call Home data
Benefits of enabling Call Home
Data privacy with Call Home
Setup call home
Customer information
Outbound connectivity
Service user authorization
Event notification
Electronic service agent
Connection monitoring
Call home management for HMC Version 10.3.1050.0, or earlier
Setup electronic service agent
Service user authorization
Electronic service agent
Outbound connectivity
Customer information
Event notification
Connection monitoring
Service management tasks for HMC Version 10.3.1061.0, or later
Dumps
FTP connection
Schedule service data
Miscellaneous Equipment Specification
Remote support connection
Prerequisites for managing a Remote support connection
Serviceable events
Add HMC
Approve
Call home
Repair
Close event
Events manager for call home
Service actions
Create serviceable events
Reporting a problem
Reporting a problem after selecting a system
Send service data
VIOS images for HMC
Manage Virtual I/O Server images
Manage Virtual I/O Server backup
Manage Virtual I/O Server updates
User management tasks
Active users
Running tasks
User profiles
Resource roles
Task roles
LDAP
KDC
Multifactor Authentication
User management tasks for HMC Version 10.3.1050.0, or earlier
Users and tasks
User profiles and access
Adding, Copying, or Modifying User Profiles
User Properties
Tasks and resource roles
LDAP
KDC
View KDC Server
Modify KDC Server
Add KDC server
Remove KDC server
Import Service Key
Remove Service Key
MFA
Enable Remote Command Execution
Enable Remote Operation
Enable Remote Virtual Terminal
Logs
Tasks log
Console events log
Serviceability tasks for HMC versions between 10.2.1030.0 and 10.3.1060.0
Serviceable events
Events manager for call home
Create serviceable event
Reporting a problem
Reporting a problem after selecting a system
Dumps
Transmit service information
Remote support connection
Prerequisites for managing a Remote support connection
Remote operations
Using a remote HMC
Using a web browser
Preparing to use the web browser
Web browser requirements
Using the HMC remote command line
Setting up secure script execution between SSH clients and the HMC
Enabling and disabling HMC remote commands
Logging in to the HMC from a LAN-connected web browser
Managing eBMC-based systems by using the HMC
Add Managed Systems
Systems Management for Servers
Operations
Power Off
Power On
Schedule Operations
Launch BMC System Management
Configuring Call Home
Rebuild system
Updates
Change Licensed Internal Code
Attention LED
Connections
Service Processor Status
Reset or remove system connection
HMC REST APIs
What's new in HMC REST APIs
Cluster
GrowLogicalUnit_Cluster Job
Logical Unit
Shared Storage Pool
Tier
Events
Host Ethernet Adapter
Host Ethernet Adapter
Host Ethernet Adapter Logical Port
Host Ethernet Adapter Physical Port
HTTP Protocol
HTTP Status Codes
Request Headers
Response Headers
Job status
Jobs
Cluster jobs
Cluster_Replace_Repository_Disk Job
Create_Cluster Job
Create_Cluster2 Job
CreateLogicalUnit_Cluster Job
Delete_Cluster Job
DeleteLogicalUnit_Cluster Job
GetFreePhysicalVolumes_Cluster Job
LULinkedClone_Cluster Job
ManagePhysicalVolume_Cluster Job
MigrateLogicalUnit_Cluster Job
LogicalPartition jobs
ChangeDefaultProfileName_LogicalPartition Job
ClearStatistics_SRIOVEthernetLogicalPort Job
ClearStatistics_SRIOVFibreChannelOverEthernetLogicalPort Job
GetNetworkBootDevices_LogicalPartition Job
Migrate_LogicalPartition Job
MigrateAbort_LogicalPartition Job
MigrateRecover_LogicalPartition Job
MigrateValidate_LogicalPartition Job
PowerOff_LogicalPartition Job
PowerOn_LogicalPartition Job
SaveCurrentConfig_LogicalPartition Job
ManagedSystem jobs
ActivateSystemProfile_ManagedSystem Job
BackupProfileData_ManagedSystem Job
ClearSRIOVPhysicalPortStatistics_ManagedSystem Job
ChangePassword_ManagedSystem Job
ConnectedHMC_ManagedSystem Job
CreateSystemProfile_ManagedSystem Job
DeactivateCod_ManagedSystem Job
DeleteBackupProfileData_ManagedSystem Job
DeleteSystemProfile_ManagedSystem Job
DisconnectOtherHMC_ManagedSystem Job
EnterCoDCode_ManagedSystem Job
GetDPOStatus_ManagedSystem Job
GetSystemProfiles_ManagedSystem Job
ListBackupProfileData_ManagedSystem Job
ListCoDCodeInfo_ManagedSystem Job
ListCodResources_ManagedSystem Job
ListElasticBillingInfo_ManagedSystem Job
ListHistoryLog_ManagedSystem Job
LogicalPartition_RemoteRestart Job
ManageElasticCoD_ManagedSystem Job
ModifySRIOVAdapterMode_ManagedSystem Job
PartitionValidateMigrate_ManagedSystem Job
Partition Migration Progress Status Job
PlatformUpdate_ManagedSystem Job
PowerOff_ManagedSystem Job
PowerOn_ManagedSystem Job
QueryReservedMemoryRequiredForPartition_ManagedSystem Job
RecoverData_ManagedSystem Job
ReleaseController_ManagedSystem Job
Sync_VirtualSwitch Job
RequestController_ManagedSystem Job
RestoreProfileData_ManagedSystem Job
StartDPO_ManagedSystem Job
ServiceProcessorStatus_ManagedSystem Job
SetPassword_ManagedSystem Job
UpdateSystemProfile_ManagedSystem Job
ManagementConsole jobs
AddManagedSystem_ManagementConsole Job
ChangeLoggedInUserPassword_ManagementConsole Job
CLIRunner_ManagementConsole Job
CopyVIOSImages_ManagementConsole Job
CopyVIOSUpdates_ManagementConsole Job
CreateSystemPlan Job
DeleteScheduledOperation_ManagementConsole Job
ValidateOrDeploySystemPlan Job
DiscoverManagedSystems_ManagementConsole Job
EventLogger_ManagementConsole Job
ExportSystemPlan Job
FindDataReplicationSource Job
FormatMedia_ManagementConsole Job
GetAllScheduledOperation_ManagementConsole Job
GetAllServiceCertificates_ManagementConsole Job
GetDataReplicationStatus Job
GetManagedSystemsResourceDetails_ManagementConsole Job
GetSystemPlanDetails Job
ImportCertificates_ManagementConsole Job
ImportExportVIOSBackup_ManagementConsole Job
ImportSystemPlan Job
ListAvailableBackup_ManagementConsole Job
ListCloudConnectorStatus_ManagementConsole Job
ListManagementConsoleUpdates_ManagementConsole Job
ListStorageMediaDevices_ManagementConsole Job
ListSystemPlan Job
ListUSBDevices_ManagementConsole Job
ListVIOSImages_ManagementConsole Job
ListVIOSUpdates_ManagementConsole Job
ManageUserAuthentication_ManagementConsole Job
ManageDataReplication Job
ManageVIOSBackup_ManagementConsole Job
ManageVIOSImages_ManagementConsole Job
ManageVIOSUpdates_ManagementConsole Job
NetworkTopology_ManagementConsoleJob
ReferenceCodeLogs Job
RemoveCertificates_ManagementConsole Job
RemoveConnection_ManagedSystem Job
ResetConnection_ManagedSystem Job
ScheduledOperation Job
StartRestartCloudConnector_ManagementConsole Job
StopCloudConnector_ManagementConsole Job
UpdateManagementConsole_ManagementConsole Job
UpgradeHMC
DownloadNetworkInstallImages_ManagementConsole Job
SaveUpgradeData_ManagementConsole Job
BackupConsoleData_ManagementConsole Job
DownloadNetworkInstallImages Job
ListManagementConsoleUpgrades Job
RestoreConsoleData_ManagementConsole Job
RestoreUpgradeData_ManagementConsole Job
SetAlternateDiskStartup_ManagementConsole Job
ShutdownHMC_ManagementConsole Job
PowerEnterprisePool jobs
CreatePowerEnterprisePool_PowerEnterprisePool Job
ListPoolHistoryLog Job
SetControllerConsole_PowerEnterprisePool Job
SyncSystemPool_PowerEnterprisePool Job
UpdatePowerEnterprisePool_PowerEnterprisePool Job
VirtualIOServer jobs
AddOpticalMedia_VirtualIOServer Job
BackupIOConfig_VirtualServer Job
BackupSSPConfig_VirtualServer Job
BackupVIOS_VirtualServer Job
ChangeDefaultProfileName_VirtualIOServer Job
ClearStatistics_SRIOVEthernetLogicalPort Job
ClearStatistics_SRIOVFibreChannelOverEthernetLogicalPort Job
ConfigDevice_VirtualIOServer Job
FailoverVNICBackingDevices_VirtualIOServer Job
GetFreePhysicalVolumes_VirtualIOServer Job
GetNetworkBootDevices_VirtualIOServer Job
PerformVIOSCommand Job
PowerOff_VirtualIOServer Job
PowerOn_VirtualIOServer Job
PrepareMaintenance_VirtualIOServer Job
ReadinessCheckForUpdate Job
ReadinessCheckForUpgrade Job
RenameVirtualTargetDevice_VirtualServer Job
RestoreIOConfig_VirtualIOServer Job
RestoreSSPConfig_VirtualServer Job
SaveCurrentConfig_VirtualIOServer Job
UpdateVIOS_VirtualIOServer Job
UpgradeVIOS_VirtualIOServer Job
ValidateMaintenanceReadiness_VirtualIOServer Job
Logon and Logoff
Managed System
Logical Partition
Client Network Adapter
Virtual Fiber Channel Client Adapter
Virtual NIC Dedicated
Virtual SCSI Client Adapter
Logical Partition Profile
Reserved storage device pool
Resource Group
Shared memory pool
Shared Processor Pool
Virtual I/O Server
Virtual Persistent Memory Volume
Management Console
Performance and Capacity Monitoring
Aggregated Metrics for Logical Partition
Aggregated Metrics for Managed System
Energy Monitoring
Aggregated Metrics for Energy Monitoring
Energy monitoring RAW API
JSON specification for Energy Monitoring Processed and Aggregated Metrics
JSON specification for Energy monitoring RAW metrics
Processed Metrics for Energy Monitoring
Long Term Monitor Metrics (LTM)
Managed System PCM Preferences
Management Console Performance and Capacity Monitoring Preferences
Power thresholds end point
Add modify threshold
Delete threshold
Processed Metrics for Logical Partition
Processed Metrics for Managed System
Shared Storage Pool Monitoring
Aggregated metrics for SSP
Error codes related to SSP monitoring
JSON Specification for SSP Processed and Aggregated Metrics
JSON specification for the SSP RAW metrics
Processed metrics for SSP
Raw Metrics for SSP Preference
SSP Preferences
Short Term Monitor Metrics
Performance and Capacity Monitoring JSON Specification
Logical Partition Processed and Aggregated Metrics JSON Specification
LTM Power Hypervisor JSON Specification
LTM Virtual I/O Server JSON Specification
Managed System Processed and Aggregated Metrics JSON Specification
STM Power Hypervisor JSON Specification
STM Virtual I/O Server JSON Specification
Power Enterprise Pool
Power Enterprise Pool Member
Serviceability
CreateSE Job
SR-IOV
SR-IOV Adapter
SR-IOV Converged Ethernet Physical Port
SR-IOV Ethernet Logical Port
SR-IOV Ethernet Physical Port
SR-IOV RDMA over Converged Ethernet Adapter Logical Port
Template Library
Template REST JOB API
TemplateGroupCapture Job
TemplateGroupPower2PowerMigration Job
User Management
Kerberos
LDAP
MFA
ResourceRole
TaskRole
UserProfile
Virtual Network Management
Link Aggregation
Load Group
Network Bridge
Shared Ethernet Adapter
Virtual Network
Virtual Switch
Virtual Storage Management
Physical Volume
Virtual Disk
Virtual Fibre Channel Mapping
Virtual Media Repository
Virtual Optical Media
Virtual SCSI Mapping
Volume Group
HMC commands
asmmenu
bkconsdata
bkprofdata
chaccfg
chbmccert
chcod
chcodpool
chcomgmt
chdatarep
chhmc
chhmcauth
chhmccert
chhmcencr
chhmcfs
chhmcldap
chhmcusr
chhwres
chipsec
chkmedia
chled
chlparstate
chlparutil
chnportlogin
chpcm
chprimhmc
chpsm
chpwdpolicy
chpwrmgmt
chrmtsupt
chsacfg
chspsnmp
chstat
chsvc
chsvcevent
chsyscfg
chsysconn
chsyspwd
chsysstate
chviosbk
chviosimg
chviosupd
chtskey
chusrtca
chvet
cpdump
cpviosbk
cpviosimg
cpviosupd
cpfile
cpsysplan
deploysysplan
diagrmc
dump
formatmedia
getdump
getfile
getupgfiles
hmcshutdown
hmcwin
hwdbg
installios
labelvios
logssh
lpar_netboot
lpardbg
lpcfgop
lsaccfg
lsbmccert
lscod
lscodpool
lscomgmt
lsdatarep
lsdump
lsfru
lshmc
lshmcauth
lshmcencr
lshmccert
lshmcfs
lshmcldap
lshmcusr
lshwinfo
lshwres
lsilmtscan
lsiotopo
lsipsec
lslabelvios
lsled
lslic
lslogon
lslpardbg
lslparmigr
lslparutil
lsmediadev
lsmemdev
lsmemopt
lsmigrdbg
lsnportlogin
lspcm
lsprimhmc
lspsm
lspwdpolicy
lspwrmgmt
lsrefcode
lsrmtsupt
lsrrstartlpar
lssacfg
lsspsnmp
lsstat
lssvc
lssvcevents
lssvceventfile
lssyscfg
lssysconn
lsupdhmc
lsupgfiles
lsviosbk
lsviosimg
lsviosupd
lssysplan
lstskey
lsusrtca
lsvet
lsvsn
migrdbg
migrlpar
mkaccfg
mkauthkeys
mkcodpool
mkhmccert
mkhmcusr
mkprofdata
mkpwdpolicy
mksvcevent
mksyscfg
mksysconn
mksysplan
mkviosbk
mkvterm
monhmc
optmem
pedbg
pesh
refdev
rmaccfg
rmdump
rmfile
rmhmcusr
rmlparutil
rmprofdata
rmpwdpolicy
rmsyscfg
rmsysconn
rmsysplan
rmviosbk
rmviosimg
rmviosupd
rmvterm
rmvsn
rnvi
rrstartlpar
rstconsdata
rsthwres
rstprofdata
rstupgdata
rstviosbk
runilmtscan
saveupgdata
sendfile
sendnotif
startdump
termtask
updhmc
updpmh
updlic
updvios
upgvios
viosvrcmd
xfervsn
Managing eBMC-based systems
Security guidelines
Managing the system by using the ASMI GUI
Logging in to the ASMI GUI
Setting the password
Resetting the admin password
Dashboard layout
Overview
Operations
Performing server power operations
Launching the host console
Updating firmware
Rebooting the eBMC
Resource management
Configuring memory
Manage power usage
Accessing capacity on demand
Enabling field core override
System parameters
Hardware status
Viewing inventory and system identify LEDs
Viewing sensors
Viewing PCIe hardware topology
Hardware deconfiguration
Concurrent maintenance
Logs
Viewing progress log history
Viewing event logs
Viewing audit logs
Performing dumps
Deconfiguration records
Settings
Updating date and time settings
Configuring network settings
Configuring the power restore policy
Setting SNMP alerts
Performing a factory reset
Security and access
Viewing HMC and user sessions
User management
Configuring LDAP settings
Managing certificates
Configuring policies
Key clear
Active Memory Mirroring
Notices
Managing the system by using DMTF Redfish APIs
Managing the system by using the HMC
Managing the system by using the IPMI
Enabling the IPMI and adding IPMI user accounts
Common IPMI commands
Risks of using IPMI on IBM Power systems
Managing the control panel functions
What's new in Managing the control panel functions
Control panel concepts
Physical control panel
Accessing the control panel functions by using the physical control panel
Putting the physical control panel in manual operating mode
Control panel function codes
Primary control panel functions
Function 01: Display selected IPL type, and system operating mode
Function 02: Select IPL type, system operating mode, and firmware mode
Function 03: Restart IPL
Function 04: Lamp test
Functions 05 - 07: Reserved
Function 08: Fast power off
Functions 09 - 10: Reserved
Function 11: SRC display (ASCII string)
Function 12: SRC display (hex words 2 - 5)
Function 13: SRC display (hex words 6 - 9)
Functions 14 - 19: SRC display (callouts)
Function 20: System type, model, feature code, and IPL type
Customer-extended control panel functions
Function 21: Service tool initiation
Function 22: Partition dump
Functions 23 - 24: Reserved
Functions 25 - 26
Functions 27 - 29: Reserved
Function 30: Service processor IP address and port location
Functions 31 - 33: Reserved
Function 34: Retry partition dump
Functions 35 - 40: Reserved
Function 41: Nondisruptive platform system dump
Function 42: Platform system dump
Function 43: Service processor dump
Functions 44 - 54: Reserved
Function 45: Node identification LED
Function 46: Start an SMP guided installation
Function 47: Skip an SMP cable
Functions 48 - 54: Reserved
Function 55: View and change platform system dump data
Functions 56 - 62: Reserved
Function 63: Display system status SRCs
Function 64: Display diagnostic status SRCs
Function 65: Deactivate remote service or initiate console recovery
Function 66: Activate remote service
Function 67: Disk unit IOP reset/reload
Function 68: Concurrent maintenance – power off
Function 69: Concurrent maintenance – power on
Function 70: IOP dump
Function 71: Activate network boot
Function 72: Disable network boot
Function 73: Factory reset
Function 74: Authentication Override for ACF upload
Function 75: Reboot Service Processor
Functions 76 - 99: Reserved
Values for IPL types and system operating modes
Flexible Service Processor (FSP) boot fail support
Managing system management services
Starting system management services
From a logically partitioned server
From a nonpartitioned server
Access system management services from a direct-attached graphics console
Using system management services
Menus and descriptions
Main menu and navigation
Selecting the language
Setting up a remote IPL
Selecting the BOOTP or TFTP option
Selecting the ISCSI option
Configuring adapters
Selecting the speed, duplex option
Selecting the protocol option
I/O device information
SAN zoning support
Selecting the console
Selecting boot options
Selecting to install or boot a device
Configuring boot device order
Partition boot screen
Exiting system management services
Managing IBM i consoles
Managing LAN Console
LAN Console concepts
Planning for your configuration
LAN Console considerations
General considerations for LAN Console
Systems not managed by an HMC
Systems managed by an HMC
All servers
Adapter considerations
Determine the console by adapter location
Configured console type
Adapter resource considerations
Preparing for the LAN Console environment
Console activation in D-mode
Backup console for IBM i
Considerations for a backup console
Verify your system is ready for a backup console
Possible backup console configurations
LAN Console hardware requirements
LAN Console default console port
Adapter requirements
LAN Console software requirements
Control panel options
Control panel characteristics
Configuration information
LAN Console networking
Concepts for console networking
Bootstrap Protocol
HMC considerations
Setting up a console
Managing LAN Console
Troubleshooting the console
Hosting the 5250 console from the HMC
Preparing the IBM i logical partition to connect to a 5250 console session
Connecting to a 5250 console
Opening a local 5250 console session from an HMC
Opening a remote 5250 console session from an HMC
Operating a 5250 console
Changing consoles
Concepts for changing your console configuration
Changing the console by powering off the managed system
Changing the console when the managed system is powered on
Completing a console change when the logical partition is powered on
Completing a console change by using the command line when the logical partition is powered on
Changing a console by using the HMC when the logical partition is powered on
Changing hardware for one or more consoles
Changing hardware for one or more consoles by using the HMC
Troubleshooting the new console
Related information for Changing consoles
Accessing LAN Console information in IBM i Documentation
Rack-mounted monitors and keyboards
Installing the 7316-TF4 18.5-Inch Flat Panel Rack-Mounted monitor and keyboard
Overview of the 7316-TF4 18.5-Inch Flat Panel Rack-Mounted Monitor and Keyboard
Console features
Check Your Inventory
Notices and statements in this document
Console unit specifications
Rail-to-rail depth measurements
Dimensions and weight
Installing the 7316-TF4 18.5-Inch Flat Panel Rack-Mounted Monitor and Keyboard
Installing the keyboard in the console unit
Installing the console unit in the rack
Installing the optional console switch
Using the TFT-LCD display
Using the on-screen display (OSD) menu
Using the control buttons
Using the display menu
Maintaining the TFT-LCD display
Technical specifications
Supported resolution timing charts
Hardware maintenance information
Replaceable components
Power cords
Replacing the keyboard
Replacing the cable-management arm
Replacing the slide-rail assemblies
Replacing the console unit
Removing the console unit from the rack
Moving the keyboard
Removing and replacing the outer slide-rails
Installing the console unit in the rack
Installing the 7316-TF5 17.3-Inch flat panel rack-mounted monitor and keyboard
Installing the ETF6 flat panel rack-mounted monitor and keyboard
Managing Power Systems servers using DMTF Redfish APIs
Operating systems
Installing the AIX operating system
Installing the IBM i operating system
Installing the Linux operating system
Virtual computing environment
Getting started with PowerVM
Management console comparison
Introduction to PowerVM
PowerVM Editions overview
PowerVM Enterprise Edition
IBM PowerVM, Linux Edition
IBM PowerVM multimedia education
Introduction to IBM Power Virtualization Management
Configuring PowerVM with HMC
Using HMC to configure the managed system
Entering the activation code for PowerVM Editions by using HMC Version 7
Setting up a single VIOS by using the HMC
Creating a VIOS logical partition and partition profile
Installing a VIOS
Installing a VIOS by using the HMC
Configuring a VIOS partition
Configuring a VIOS for a client network
Adapter ID numbering scheme
Configuring a VIOS for client storage
Setting up a dual VIOS by using the HMC
VIOS partition and system redundancy
Creating partition profiles for dual VIOS
Installing dual VIOS
Configuring VIOS partitions for a dual setup
Updating the VIOS for a dual configuration
Configuring the VIOS for a client network
Configuring the VIOS for client storage
Advanced VIOS network
Using IEEE 802.3ad Link Aggregation
Enabling IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tagging
Configuring multiple shared Ethernet adapters on the VIOS
Virtual networking
Creating and configuring a logical partition by using the HMC
Creating a logical partition profile for the client operating system
Adding additional client partitions
Configuring virtual resources for logical partitions by using the HMC
Managing partitions
Secure Boot in PowerVM
Terms
Secure Initial Program Load (IPL) process
Physical TPM support in Secure Boot
Provisioning TPM 2.0
TPM event logs
Signatures and keys in Secure Boot
Remote attestation of system software
Micro-Partitioning technology
Thin provisioning
Thick provisioning
Shared storage pools
Managing shared storage pools
Getting started with shared storage pools by using the VIOS command line
Configuring the system to create shared storage pools
Networking considerations for shared storage pools
Managing a cluster by using the VIOS command line
Managing storage pools by using the VIOS command line
Managing logical units by using the VIOS command line
Getting started with shared storage pools by using the VIOS configuration menu
Managing a cluster by using the VIOS configuration menu
Managing storage pools by using the VIOS configuration menu
Managing logical units by using the VIOS configuration menu
Related information
Prerequisite skills
Planning
IBM System Planning Tool
Planning for logical partitions
Planning for the Virtual I/O Server
Administering
Virtual I/O Server
Managing the Virtual I/O Server
Live Partition Mobility
Moving the mobile partition using the HMC
Monitoring the Virtual I/O Server
Security
Security on the Virtual I/O Server
Managing security for logical partitions and operating systems
Troubleshooting system plan deployment
Troubleshooting system plan conversion
Troubleshooting Virtual I/O Server
Firmware support matrix for partition mobility
Troubleshooting problems with Partition Mobility in an HMC environment
Troubleshooting IBM i logical partitions
Case studies
Virtual I/O Server Commands
Logical partitioning
What's new in Logical partitioning
Logical partition overview
Hardware Management Console
Partition profile
Processor resource assignment
Memory resource assignment in partition profiles
I/O device assignment
Partition profiles that use all of the system resources
System profile
Benefits of logical partitioning
Sharing resources between logical partitions
Managed systems
Manufacturing default configuration
Logical partitioning tools
Virtual Partition Manager
Physical and virtual hardware resources
Processors
Dedicated processors
Shared processors
Virtual processors
Software and firmware requirements for processing units
Memory
Dedicated memory
Setting huge-page memory values for AIX dedicated memory partitions
Calculating huge-page memory requirements for AIX dedicated memory partitions
Active Memory Expansion
Terminal and console options for logical partitions
Hardware Management Console terminal and console options
Operations Console for IBM i logical partitions
I/O devices
Virtual adapters
Virtual Ethernet
Virtual Fibre Channel
Virtual Fibre Channel for HMC-managed systems
Virtual SCSI adapters
Virtual serial adapters
Tagged resources for IBM i logical partitions
Load source placement rules for IBM i logical partitions
Alternate restart device placement rules for IBM i logical partitions
Switchable devices for IBM i logical partitions
Virtual OptiConnect for IBM i logical partitions
Expansion unit
5250 CPW for IBM i logical partitions
Application support for Linux logical partitions
Examples: Logically partitioned systems
Planning for logical partitions
Trusted Boot
Trusted Firewall
Preparing to configure Active Memory Expansion
Configuration requirements and restrictions for the remote restart capability of a logical partition
Verifying that the server supports partitions that are capable of the simplified version of the remote restart feature
Verifying that the logical partition supports the simplified version of the remote restart feature
Verifying that the server supports Virtual Trusted Platform Module
Enabling the platform keystore capability on a logical partition
Verifying that the server supports Live Partition Mobility (LPM) capability for logical partitions that are associated with persistent memory volumes
Verifying that the server supports auto-priority failover capability for virtual Network Interface Controllers (vNICs) at the system-level
Configuring the Virtual I/O Server for the VSN capability
Verifying that the server supports the virtual software-tier capability
Verifying that the server uses virtual server network
Verifying that the server supports single root I/O virtualization
Verifying the logical port limit and the owner of the SR-IOV adapter
Verifying that the server supports IBM i native I/O capability
Software licensing for IBM licensed programs on logical partitions
Minimum hardware configuration requirements for logical partitions
Partitioning with the HMC
Creating logical partitions
Creating additional logical partitions
Creating logical partitions on a new or nonpartitioned server
Assigning a single root I/O virtualization logical port to a logical partition
Creating a logical partition with synchronization of the current configuration
Enabling the synchronization of the current configuration capability of a logical partition by using the HMC
Remote restart states
Recovering a simplified remote restart operation by using the HMC
Aborting a simplified remote restart operation by using the HMC
Viewing the details of simplified remote restart operations by using the HMC
Validating the simplified remote restart of a logical partition by using the HMC
Remotely restarting a logical partition by using the HMC
Enabling or disabling the simplified remote restart capability of a logical partition by using the HMC
Creating a logical partition with the simplified remote restart capability
Creating a logical partition with Virtual Trusted Platform capability
Enabling and disabling a Virtual Trusted Platform Module on a logical partition by using the HMC
Viewing the Virtual Trusted Platform Module settings
Creating additional partition profiles
Creating a system profile
Creating an AIX logical partition that uses IBM i virtual I/O resources
Creating a network-server description and a network-server storage space for an AIX logical partition
Connecting an AIX logical partition to the virtual console
Starting the network-server description for an AIX logical partition
Creating an IBM i logical partition that uses IBM i virtual I/O resources
Creating a network-server description and a network-server storage space for an IBM i logical partition that uses IBM i resources
Connecting an IBM i logical partition that uses IBM i virtual I/O resources to the virtual console
Starting the network-server description for an IBM i logical partition that uses IBM i virtual I/O resources
Creating a Linux logical partition that uses IBM i virtual I/O resources
Creating an NWSD and a network-server storage space for a Linux logical partition
Connecting to the virtual console for a Linux logical partition
Starting the network-server description for a Linux logical partition
Designating the service logical partition for your managed system
Resetting the managed system to a nonpartitioned configuration
Resetting the managed system by using Virtual Partition Manager
Deleting a logical partition
Configuring virtual resources for logical partitions
Configuring Active Memory Expansion
Configuring a virtual Ethernet adapter
Changing the VLAN IDs of a virtual Ethernet adapter
Configuring the Quality of Service priority for a virtual Ethernet adapter
MAC address controls using the HMC
Configuring the MAC address controls for a virtual Ethernet adapter
Configuring a virtual Fibre Channel adapter
Configuring shared processor pools
Creating a virtual switch
Changing the virtual switch mode setting
Synchronizing the virtual switch mode
Creating a Shared Ethernet Adapter
Creating a virtual disk for a VIOS logical partition by using the HMC
Creating storage pools
Entering the activation code for Active Memory Expansion
Reassigning logical partitions to shared processor pools
Managing the shared memory pool
Changing the size of the shared memory pool
Adding a paging VIOS partition to the shared memory pool
Changing the paging VIOS partitions assigned to the shared memory pool
Removing a paging VIOS partition from the shared memory pool
Reinstalling the Virtual I/O Server
Adding and removing paging space devices to and from the shared memory pool
Deleting the shared memory pool
Managing logical partitions
Activating a logical partition
Activating a partition profile
Activating a logical partition based on its current configuration
Viewing the resource configuration status of a logical partition
Applying a profile to a logical partition
Activating a system profile
Shutting down and restarting logical partitions
Shutting down and restarting AIX in a logical partition
Shutting down AIX logical partitions
Restarting AIX logical partitions
Shutting down IBM i logical partitions
Shutting down IBM i logical partitions by using the HMC
Performing an immediate or delayed shutdown of an IBM i logical partition
Shutting down IBM i logical partitions by using Operations Console
Restarting and shutting down IBM i in a logical partition
Changing the operating mode for an IBM i logical partition
Changing the IPL type for an IBM i logical partition
Restarting IBM i logical partitions
Shutting down and restarting Linux in a logical partition
Shutting down Linux logical partitions
Restarting Linux logical partitions
Shutting down and restarting VIOS in a logical partition
Shutting down Virtual I/O Server partitions
Restarting Virtual I/O Server partitions
Partition time power-on
Managing partition profiles for logical partitions
Copying a partition profile
Viewing the vNIC properties in a partition profile
Changing partition profile properties
Deleting a partition profile
Adding the PPT ratio to the partition profile
Managing system profiles
Copying a system profile
Changing a system profile
Validating a system profile
Deleting a system profile
Managing backup profiles
Creating a backup profile
Restoring data from a backup profile
Deleting a backup profile
Recovering data from a backup profile
Initializing the system
Managing the resources of a shutdown logical partition
Managing logical partition resources dynamically
Dynamic Platform Optimizer
Querying affinity scores of a logical partition
Scheduling Dynamic Platform Optimizer operations
Starting and stopping a Dynamic Platform Optimizer operation
Managing dedicated memory dynamically
Adding dedicated memory dynamically
Changing the Active Memory Expansion factor
Moving dedicated memory dynamically
Removing dedicated memory dynamically
Managing shared memory dynamically
Adding and removing logical memory dynamically
Adding and removing I/O entitled memory dynamically
Changing the Active Memory Expansion factor
Managing processor resources dynamically
Adding processor resources dynamically
Moving processor resources dynamically
Removing processor resources dynamically
Managing physical I/O devices and slots dynamically
Adding physical I/O devices and slots dynamically
Moving physical I/O devices and slots dynamically
Removing physical I/O devices and slots dynamically
Managing virtual adapters dynamically
Enabling and disabling SR-IOV logical ports
Managing SR-IOV logical ports dynamically
Adding a single root I/O virtualization logical port to a logical partition dynamically
Viewing migratable SR-IOV logical ports and backup virtual devices
Modifying a single root I/O virtualization logical port dynamically
Removing a single root I/O virtualization logical port from a logical partition dynamically
Creating a profile with migratable single root I/O virtualization logical ports
Recovering a migratable single root I/O virtualization logical port
Scheduling the movement of resources to and from logical partitions
Saving the logical partition configuration to a partition profile
Managing virtual resources for Virtual I/O Server logical partitions by using the HMC
Changing a virtual disk for a VIOS logical partition by using the HMC
Changing optical devices
Changing a storage pool for a VIOS logical partition by using the HMC
Changing a physical volume for a VIOS logical partition by using the HMC
Changing virtual Fibre Channel for a Virtual I/O Server by using the HMC
Managing the memory configuration of a logical partition
Changing the paging VIOS partitions assigned to a shared memory partition
Changing the Active Memory Expansion factor
Changing the memory weight of a shared memory partition
Changing the memory mode
Managing dedicated memory dynamically
Adding dedicated memory dynamically
Moving dedicated memory dynamically
Removing dedicated memory dynamically
Managing shared memory dynamically
Adding and removing logical memory dynamically
Adding and removing I/O entitled memory dynamically
Obtaining additional WWPNs
Setting partition-availability priorities
Installing new hardware for IBM i logical partitions
Backing up and recovering data
Managing logical partitions that use IBM i resources
AIX
Adding virtual disk units to an AIX logical partition
Linking a network-server storage space to a network server description
Deleting network-server descriptions for an AIX logical partition
Deleting virtual disk drives for an AIX logical partition
Using IPL types when running AIX
Unlinking virtual disk drives from an AIX logical partition
Saving AIX server objects in IBM i
IBM i
Adding virtual disk units to an IBM i logical partition that uses i virtual I/O resources
Linking a network-server storage space to a network server description
Deleting network server descriptions for an IBM i logical partition that uses i virtual I/O resources
Deleting virtual disk drives for an IBM i logical partition that uses i virtual I/O resources
Using IPL types when running an IBM i logical partition that uses IBM i virtual I/O resources
Unlinking virtual disk drives from an IBM i logical partition that uses i resources
Saving IBM i server objects in i
Backing up and recovering IBM i logical partitions that use i virtual I/O resources
Linux
Adding virtual disk units to a Linux logical partition
Linking a network-server storage space to a network-server description
Deleting network server descriptions for a Linux logical partition
Deleting virtual disk drives for a Linux logical partition
Using IPL types when running Linux
Unlinking virtual disk drives from a Linux logical partition
Saving Linux server objects in IBM i
Backing up and recovering Linux logical partitions that use IBM i virtual I/O resources
Backing up and recovering files using the tar command
Saving to and restoring from a tape device
Saving to and restoring from a file
Backing up and recovering Linux logical partitions using i commands
Save Linux data by using IBM i SAV
Restore Linux data using i RST
Backing up the network server description and virtual disk drives associated with a Linux logical partition
Building a rescue image on a network storage space
Using a rescue image from a network-server storage space
Backing up network server descriptions for a Linux logical partition
Restoring network-server descriptions for a Linux logical partition
Synchronizing the time-of-day clocks
User mode access to the hardware accelerator
Performance
Adjusting the Active Memory Expansion configuration to improve performance
Security
Troubleshooting IBM i logical partitions
Debugging network server description error messages for AIX logical partitions
Troubleshooting errors for Linux partitions by using IBM i virtual I/O resources
Debugging network server description error messages
Troubleshooting Linux virtual tape errors
Situations requiring the assistance of an authorized service provider
Troubleshooting the RMC connection between the logical partition and the HMC
IBM i limitations for IBM Power S1112
Scheduling operations
Scheduling operations of managed systems
Scheduling operations of logical partitions
Scheduling operations of Virtual I/O Server
Scheduling operations of console
Performance
Troubleshooting the RMC connection between the logical partition and the HMC
Virtual I/O Server
What's new in Virtual I/O Server
Virtual I/O Server overview
Introduction to PowerVM
PowerVM Standard Edition
PowerVM Enterprise Edition
Operating system support for VIOS client logical partitions
Virtual Fibre Channel
Virtual Fibre Channel for HMC-managed systems
NPIV disk validation for Live Partition Migration
NPIV Multiple-Queue support
NPIV Fibre Channel-NVMe over Fabrics Protocol Support
VFC Quality of Service Support
Virtual SCSI
Virtual I/O Server storage subsystem overview
Physical storage
Physical volumes
Logical volumes
Volume groups
Physical partitions
Logical partitions
Quorums
Virtual media repository
Optical devices
Tape
Virtual storage
Disk
Optical
Tape
USB mass storage
Device compatibility in a Virtual I/O Server environment
Determining whether a physical volume is managed by UDID or IEEE
Cache device management
Mapping devices
iSCSI disk support for VIOS
Shared storage pools
Clusters
Storage pools
Storage tiers
Failure group
Virtual networking
IPv6
Link aggregation or Etherchannel devices
Virtual Ethernet adapters
Virtual local area networks
Shared Ethernet Adapters
Single root I/O virtualization
Paging VIOS partition
Virtual I/O Server management
Virtual I/O Server command-line interface
Tivoli software
Virtual I/O Server rules management
Managing VIOS rules files
Managing VIOS updates by using rules files
Managing EMC devices by using rules files
Scenarios
Scenario: Configuring a Virtual I/O Server without VLAN tagging
Scenario: Configuring a Virtual I/O Server by using VLAN tagging
Scenario: Configuring Shared Ethernet Adapter failover
Scenario: Configuring Shared Ethernet Adapter failover with load sharing
Scenario: Configuring Shared Ethernet Adapter failover without using a dedicated control channel adapter
Scenario: Configuring Network Interface Backup in AIX client logical partitions without VLAN tagging
Scenario: Configuring Multi-Path I/O for AIX client logical partitions
Planning
Specifications required to create the Virtual I/O Server
Limitations and restrictions of the Virtual I/O Server configuration
Capacity planning
Planning for virtual SCSI
Latency
Bandwidth
Sizing considerations
Planning for Shared Ethernet Adapters
Network requirements
Adapter selection
Processor allocation
Memory allocation
Configuration requirements for shared memory
Redundancy considerations
Client logical partitions
Multipath I/O
Mirroring for client logical partitions
PowerHA SystemMirror in the Virtual I/O Server
Link aggregation or Etherchannel devices
Shared Ethernet Adapter failover
Shared Ethernet adapters for load sharing
Virtual I/O Server logical partition
Multipathing
RAID
Link aggregation or Etherchannel devices
Redundancy configuration using virtual Fibre Channel adapters
Security considerations
IBM i restrictions
Installing
Installing with an HMC Version 7 Release 7.1, or later
Entering the activation code with HMC
Creating the Virtual I/O Server logical partition on an HMC managed system
Manually creating the Virtual I/O Server logical partition on an HMC-managed system
Installing the Virtual I/O Server by using the HMC graphical user interface
Installing the Virtual I/O Server from the HMC command line
Finishing the installation
Viewing and accepting the license
Reinstalling the Virtual I/O Server
Migrating
Migrating the Virtual I/O Server from the HMC
Migrating the Virtual I/O Server from a downloaded image
Migrating the Virtual I/O Server from DVD
Migrating the Virtual I/O Server by using the viosupgrade command
Methods of upgrading a Virtual I/O Server
Upgrading the Virtual I/O Server - non-SSP cluster
Upgrading the Virtual I/O Server - SSP cluster
Supported Virtual I/O Server upgrade levels
Miscellaneous information about upgrading Virtual I/O Server
Unsupported upgrade scenarios with the VIOS upgrade tool
Configuring
Configuring virtual SCSI
Creating a virtual target device
Mapping to a physical or logical volume
Mapping to a file or logical volume
Mapping to a file-backed virtual optical device
Setting the reserve policy attributes of a device
Creating logical volume storage pools
Creating file storage pools
Creating the virtual media repository
Creating volume groups and logical volumes
Configure support for SCSI-2 reserve functions
Configure support to export the PPRC secondary disk to client partitions
Identifying exportable disks
Getting started with shared storage pools by using the VIOS command-line interface
Mirroring a shared storage pool
Configuring the system to create shared storage pools
Networking considerations for shared storage pools
Adding flash acceleration to shared storage pools
Managing storage tiers
Creating a storage tier
Setting the storage tier type
Setting the default storage tier
Listing the storage tiers
Renaming a storage tier
Removing a storage tier
Managing a cluster by using the VIOS command line
Creating a cluster with a single Virtual I/O Server (VIOS) logical partition
Replacing a repository disk
Adding a Virtual I/O Server (VIOS) logical partition to a cluster
Removing a Virtual I/O Server (VIOS) logical partition from a cluster
Deleting a cluster
Migrating an existing cluster from Internet Protocol version 4 to Internet Protocol version 6
Managing storage pools by using the VIOS command line
Adding storage space to the storage pool
Adding physical volumes to the storage pool
Replacing physical volumes in the storage pool
Changing the storage threshold
Remove physical volumes from the shared storage pool
Managing logical units by using the VIOS command line
Provisioning client partitions with logical unit storage
Creating logical units
Enabling the logical unit backed storage
Increasing the size of an existing logical unit
Moving a logical unit from one storage tier to another
Listing the storage tiers of a logical unit
Unmapping a logical unit
Renaming a logical unit on a Virtual I/O Server
Removing logical units
Renaming a virtual target device on a Virtual I/O Server
Migrating a cluster configuration to the VIOS Version 2.2.1.0, or later
Rolling updates in a cluster
Getting started with shared storage pools by using the VIOS configuration menu
Managing a cluster by using the VIOS configuration menu
Creating a cluster
Listing all clusters
Deleting a cluster
Adding VIOS nodes to a cluster
Deleting VIOS nodes from a cluster
Listing VIOS nodes in a cluster
Managing storage pools by using the VIOS configuration menu
Listing storage pools in a cluster
Listing physical volumes in the storage pool
Adding storage space to the storage pool
Adding physical volumes to the storage pool
Replacing physical volumes in the storage pool
Listing physical volumes in the storage pool
Setting and modifying the storage pool threshold alert
Listing the threshold alert value of the storage pool
Changing the threshold alert value of the storage pool
Removing the threshold alert value of the storage pool
Managing logical units by using the VIOS configuration menu
Creating and mapping logical units
Creating logical units
Mapping logical units
Unmapping logical units
Unmapping logical units by logical unit name
Unmapping logical units by virtual server adapter name
Unmapping logical units by virtual target device name
Deleting a logical unit
Listing logical units
Listing logical unit maps
Creating a logical unit snapshot
Listing logical unit snapshots
Listing snapshots for a logical unit
Listing logical units in a snapshot
Listing all logical unit snapshots
Rolling back to the logical unit snapshot
Deleting a logical unit snapshot
Getting started with PowerSC Trusted Logging
Virtual log repositories
Virtual logs
Virtual log devices
Configuring the virtual log repository
Creating a virtual log
Listing virtual logs or virtual log devices
Reconfiguring virtual logs or virtual log devices
Removing virtual logs or virtual log devices
Live Partition Mobility of virtual log devices
Virtual log devices with shared storage pools
Benefits of using virtual log devices with shared storage pools
Using virtual log devices with shared storage pools
Getting started with PowerSC Trusted Firewall
Configuring virtual Ethernet
Configuring a Shared Ethernet Adapter with the Virtual I/O Server command-line interface
Configuring a Link Aggregation or Etherchannel device
Assigning the virtual Fibre Channel adapter to a physical Fibre Channel adapter
Configuring the Tivoli agents and clients
Configuring the IBM Tivoli Monitoring agent
Configuring the IBM Tivoli Usage and Accounting Manager agent
Configuring the IBM Tivoli Storage Manager client
Configuring the Tivoli Storage Productivity Center agents
Configuring the Virtual I/O Server as an LDAP client
Configuring the Virtual I/O Server for the VSN capability
Managing
Managing storage
Importing and exporting volume groups and logical volume storage pools
Importing
Exporting
Mapping virtual disks to physical disks
Increasing virtual SCSI device capacity
Changing the virtual SCSI queue depth
Backing up and restoring files and file systems
Managing storage by using TPC
Managing networks
Removing the network configuration of the Virtual I/O Server logical partition
Dynamically adding or removing VLANs on the Virtual I/O Server
Enabling or disabling the virtual Ethernet adapter
Enabling and disabling GVRP
Managing SNMP
Configuring IPv6
Subscribing to product updates
Updating the Virtual I/O Server
Managing Virtual I/O Server commands
Backing up the Virtual I/O Server
Backing up to tape
Backing up to one or more DVDs
Backing up to a remote file system by creating a nim_resources.tar file
Backing up to a remote file system by creating an mksysb image
Backing up user-defined virtual devices
Backing up user-defined virtual devices by using the backupios command
Backing up user-defined virtual devices by using the viosbr command
Scheduling backups
By creating a script and crontab file entry
Using the viosbr command
Backing up by using Tivoli Storage Manager
Automated backup
Incremental backup
Restoring the Virtual I/O Server
Restoring from tape
Restoring from one or more DVDs
Restoring from the HMC by using a nim_resources.tar file
Restoring from a NIM server by using an mksysb file
Restoring user-defined virtual devices
Restoring user-defined virtual devices manually
Restoring user-defined virtual devices by using the viosbr command
Restoring by using Tivoli Storage Manager
Installing or replacing an adapter with the system power turned on in a Virtual I/O Server
Viewing information and statistics
Removing unused language file sets on the Virtual I/O Server.
Virtual I/O Server Performance Advisor
Virtual I/O Server Performance Advisor reports
Monitoring
Security
Connecting by using OpenSSH
Configuring security hardening
Configuring firewall settings
Configuring a Kerberos client
Using role-based access control
Managing users
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting the Virtual I/O Server logical partition
Troubleshooting virtual SCSI problems
Correcting a failed shared Ethernet adapter configuration
Debugging problems with Ethernet connectivity
Enabling noninteractive shells
Recovering when disks cannot be located
Troubleshooting AIX client logical partitions
Performance data collection for analysis by the IBM Electronic Service Agent
Reference
Command descriptions
Configuration attributes for IBM Tivoli agents and clients
GVRP statistics
Network attributes
SEA failover statistics
SEA statistics
User types
Setting up the virtualization environment
Setting up the virtualization environment
What's new in Setting up the virtualization environment
Accessing the template library
System templates
Viewing system template configuration information
Capturing a system configuration
Changing a system template
Changing physical I/O settings
Changing Hardware Virtualized I/O settings
Changing Virtual I/O Server settings
Changing virtual network settings
Changing virtual storage settings
Changing shared processor pool settings
Changing Shared Memory Pool and Reserved Storage Device Pool settings
Changing advanced system settings
Changing system performance settings
Changing power policy settings
Prerequisites for deploying a system by using a system template
Deploying a system by using a system template
Recovering from a system deployment failure
Copying a system template
Importing a system template
Exporting a system template
Deleting a system template
Partition templates
Prerequisites for creating a logical partition by using a template
Viewing partition template details
Capturing a partition configuration
Changing a partition template
Changing a partition template to disable Live Partition Mobility
Viewing system event logs for the Live Partition Mobility disable operation
Copying a partition template
Importing a partition template
Exporting a partition template
Deleting a partition template
Creating a logical partition by using a template
Creating logical partitions by using Create partition option
Managing the virtualization environment
Managing the virtualization environment
What's new in Managing the virtualization environment
Managing systems
Managing system properties
Managing Virtual I/O Servers
Validating the Virtual I/O Server for maintenance readiness
Activating Virtual I/O Servers
Updating Virtual I/O Servers
Upgrading Virtual I/O Servers
Viewing the configuration details of a Virtual I/O Server
Adding a Virtual I/O Server
Deleting a Virtual I/O Server
Managing the properties of a Virtual I/O Server
Managing Virtual I/O Server operations
Performing a Virtual I/O Server command operation
Accessing management operations for a VIOS
Changing the default profile of a VIOS
Managing virtual networks
PowerVM networking concepts
Virtual networks
Virtual switches
Virtual network bridges
Link aggregation devices
Viewing the virtual network configuration
The Add Virtual Network wizard
Adding a virtual network with an existing virtual network bridge
Adding a virtual network by creating a virtual network bridge
Changing the name of a virtual network
Changing the load group of a virtual network
Removing a virtual network
Changing a virtual switch
Removing a virtual switch
Synchronizing a virtual switch
Changing a network bridge
Adding a link aggregation device
Changing a link aggregation device
Removing a link aggregation device
Managing virtual Network Interface Controllers
Viewing virtual NIC backing devices
Managing virtual storage
Managing optical devices
Managing physical optical devices
Viewing physical optical devices
Changing the partition assignment for a physical optical device
Managing virtual optical devices
Managing media libraries
Viewing media libraries
Creating or removing a media library
Extending a media library
Adding or removing media files from a media library
Changing the partition assignment for a media file
Managing physical volumes
Viewing the properties of physical volumes
Changing physical volume assignments
Managing virtual SCSI adapters
Viewing virtual SCSI adapters
Creating virtual SCSI adapters
Removing virtual SCSI adapters
Managing virtual Fibre Channel adapters
Creating virtual Fibre Channel adapters
Removing virtual Fibre Channel adapters
Changing to the virtual Fibre Channel adapter view
Managing virtual Fibre Channel ports
Changing the virtual Fibre Channel port assignment
Managing logical volumes
Managing volume groups
Shared storage pool clusters
Viewing the SSP cluster configuration
Changing SSP clusters
Adding or removing a VIOS to an SSP cluster
Managing shared processor pools
Changing a shared processor pool
Managing shared memory pools
Changing a shared memory pool
Managing reserved storage device pools
Managing SR-IOV adapters
Managing SR-IOV adapters
Modifying SR-IOV adapters
Updating SR-IOV adapter firmware
Updating the SR-IOV adapter firmware by using the graphical user interface
Updating the SR-IOV adapter firmware by using the command line (system level FW830 and later)
Viewing SR-IOV logical port settings
Modifying SR-IOV physical port settings
Migrating and deploying systems
Managing power modes
Managing memory optimization
Managing resource groups
Managing partitions in a resource group
Managing shared processor pools in a resource group
Managing SSP clusters by using the Shared Storage Pool Clusters menu
Viewing the SSP cluster configuration by using the Shared Storage Pool Clusters menu
Adding an SSP cluster by using the Shared Storage Pool Clusters menu
Adding tiers by using the Shared Storage Pool Clusters menu
Adding nodes by using the Shared Storage Pool Clusters menu
Removing SSP clusters by using the Shared Storage Pool Clusters menu
Changing SSP clusters by using the Shared Storage Pool Clusters menu
Changing the assignment of physical volumes in an SSP cluster
Replacing a cluster repository disk by using the Shared Storage Pool Clusters menu
Removing a node by using the Shared Storage Pool Clusters menu
Managing tier tasks by using the Shared Storage Pool Clusters menu
Renaming failure groups by using the Shared Storage Pool Clusters menu
Managing SSP physical volumes by using the Shared Storage Pool Clusters menu
Managing partitions (logical partitioning)
Activating partitions
Activating IBM i partitions
Activating AIX or Linux partitions
Managing partitions
Changing partition properties and capabilities
Disabling Live Partition Mobility
Viewing system event logs for the Live Partition Mobility disable operation
Changing advanced partition settings
Validating and migrating the logical partitions
Validating the configuration of a logical partition by using HMC Version 10.2.1030 or HMC Version 10.2.1040
Migrating a logical partition by using HMC Version 10.2.1030 or HMC Version 10.2.1040
Validating and migrating the mobile partition by using HMC Version 10.3.1050, or later
Changing processor settings
Changing memory settings
Managing persistent memory volume
Managing physical I/O adapters
Adding a physical I/O adapter to a partition
Removing a physical I/O adapter from a partition
Managing partition profiles for logical partitions
Creating a partition profile
Copying a partition profile
Changing partition profile properties
Deleting a partition profile
Managing virtual NICs on a logical partition
Adding virtual NICs
Viewing virtual NICs
Changing virtual NICs
Removing virtual NICs
Managing virtual networks
Viewing the virtual network configuration
Managing virtual network connections in adapter view
Managing virtual network connections in network view
Managing virtual storage for a partition
Managing virtual storage for a partition in adapter view
Managing virtual storage for a partition in storage view
Managing virtual SCSI resources for a partition
Viewing virtual Fibre Channel assignments to a partition
Assigning virtual Fibre Channel storage to a partition
Optical device assignment
Viewing virtual optical devices
Adding virtual optical devices
Renaming virtual optical devices
Removing virtual optical devices
Loading and unloading media files
Managing hardware virtualized I/O adapters
SR-IOV logical port settings
Adding SR-IOV logical ports
Changing SR-IOV logical ports
Removing SR-IOV logical ports
Viewing topology diagrams of a system
Viewing virtual networking diagrams
Viewing virtual storage diagrams
Viewing SR-IOV and vNIC diagrams
Monitoring the virtualization environment
Monitoring the virtualization environment
What's new in Monitoring the virtualization environment
Getting started
Enabling data collection
Accessing the Performance dashboard
The Performance dashboard
Changing Performance dashboard home page settings
System dashboard
Processor usage
Processor usage trends graph
Processor usage tables
Memory allocation
Memory trend graphs
Memory allocation per partition table
Network bridge traffic
Network bridge traffic trends graph
Network bridge traffic breakdown tables
SR-IOV adapter traffic
SR-IOV port counters
NPIV adapter traffic
vSCSI adapter traffic
Troubleshooting the Performance dashboard
Environmental dashboard
Accessing the Environmental dashboard
Disabling data collection
Exporting data
Live Partition Mobility
What's new in Live Partition Mobility
Live Partition Mobility on Hardware Management Console
Overview of partition mobility
Benefits of partition mobility
Process of partition mobility
Configuration validation for partition mobility
Logical partition attributes that change
Processor compatibility modes
Processor compatibility mode definitions
Effective and configured modes
Operating system levels that support partition mobility
Migration combinations of processor compatibility modes
Combinations for active partition mobility
Combinations for inactive partition mobility
Scenarios: Using processor compatibility modes in partition mobility
Partition mobility environment
Source and destination servers
HMC
Source and destination Virtual I/O Server logical partitions
Live Partition Mobility pseudodevice
Specifying the attributes for a partition mobility operation by using the VIOS
Concurrency level attribute
Specifying the attributes for a partition mobility operation by using the HMC
NPIV LUN or disk level validation
Specifying only NPIV port validation or both disk and NPIV port validation for partition migration validation by using the HMC
VIOS configuration options for partition mobility performance optimization
Configuring the VIOS firewall for partition mobility
Mobile partition
Software applications
Network configuration
Storage configuration
Basic storage configuration
Redundancy configurations
Preparing for partition mobility
Preparing the source and destination servers for partition mobility
Firmware support matrix for partition mobility
Determining the available physical memory on the destination server
Determining the available I/O entitled memory on the destination server
Defining the partition profile policy for inactive partition mobility
Setting the inactive profile policy by using the HMC
Verifying the destination server for Active Memory Expansion
Verifying that the destination server supports partitions that support the simplified version of the remote restart feature
Simplified remote restart and migration considerations
Verifying that the source or destination server supports redundant mover service partitions
Verifying that the destination server supports vNIC adapters
Verifying that the destination server supports changing the virtual switch name
Adding the reserved storage device in the destination server
Verifying that the destination server supports Trusted Boot
Determining the trusted system key in the destination server
Determining the number of available VTPMs in the destination server
Verifying that the destination server supports migration of IBM i mobile partitions
Verifying that the destination server supports the restricted I/O mode
Verifying the processor-level hardware capabilities of the destination server
Verifying that the IBM i mobile partition is in the restricted I/O mode
Verifying that the destination server supports the virtual server network
Determining the virtual Ethernet switch name and mode in the destination server
Determining available processors on the destination server
Server evacuation
First Failure Data Capture for partition mobility failures
Preparing the HMC
Verifying SSH authentication between the source and destination HMC
Preparing the source and destination Virtual I/O Server logical partitions
Enabling the source and destination mover service partitions
Verifying the paging space device
VIOS configuration for optimum partition mobility performance
Preparing the mobile partition
Configuration requirements to migrate IBM i mobile partitions
Configuring the Virtual I/O Server for the VSN capability
Verifying RMC connections
Verifying the processor compatibility mode
Disabling redundant error-path reporting
Disabling virtual serial adapters
Removing the mobile partition from a partition workload group
Disabling huge pages
Preparing the network configuration
Configuring secure IP tunnels
Preparing the virtual SCSI configuration
Setting the reserve policy attributes of a device
Verifying the virtual adapter connections to the source Virtual I/O Server logical partitions
Verifying that the mobile partition has access to its physical storage
Specifying a new name for a virtual target device to use on a destination VIOS partition
Preparing the virtual Fibre Channel configuration
Identifying the WWPNs that are assigned to a virtual Fibre Channel adapter
Verifying the virtual adapter connections to the source Virtual I/O Server logical partitions
Migrating the mobile partition
Partition mobility with Hardware Management Console
Validating and migrating the logical partitions
Validating the configuration for partition mobility by using HMC Version 10.2.1040, or earlier
Migrating the mobile partition by using HMC Version 10.2.1040, or earlier
Validating and migrating the mobile partition by using HMC Version 10.3.1050, or later
Using the migrlpar command for partition mobility operations
Migrating the logical partition that is associated with a Persistent Memory (PMEM) Volume
Migration and PPT ratio
Specifying redundant mover service partitions
Configuration settings for using redundant mover service partitions
Affinity score and partition mobility
Adding the mobile partition to a partition workload group
Moving the mobile partition with SMIT
Troubleshooting partition mobility
Troubleshooting active partition mobility
Troubleshooting inactive partition mobility
Virtual I/O Server errors
Commands for the Virtual I/O Server
What's new in Virtual I/O Server commands
Alphabetical list of commands
What's new in Virtual I/O Server commands
Naming limits for the Virtual I/O Server devices or objects
activatevg command
alert command
alt_root_vg command
artexdiff Command
artexget Command
artexlist Command
artexmerge Command
artexset Command
backup command
backupios command
bootlist command
cache_mgt command
cattracerpt command
cfgassist command
cfgdev command
cfglnagg command
cfgnamesrv command
cfgsvc command
chauth command
chbdsp command
chdate command
chdev command
chedition command
chkdev command
chlang command
chlv command
chnfsdom command
chpath command
chrep command
chrole command
chsp command
chtcpip command
chuser command
chvg command
chvopt command
chvlog command
chvlrepo command
cleandisk command
clutil command
clffdc command
clstartstop command
cluster command
cl_snmp command
cplv command
cpvdi command
deactivatevg command
diagmenu command
dsmc command
entstat command
errlog command
exportvg command
extendlv command
extendvg command
failgrp command
fcstat command
fsck command
hostmap command
hostname command
importpv command
importvg command
installios command
invscout command
ioslevel command
ldapadd command
ldapsearch command
ldfware command
license command
loadopt command
loginmsg command
lsauth command
lscluster Command
lsdev command
lsfailedlogin command
lsfware command
lsgcl command
lslparinfo command
lslv command
lsmap command
lsnetsvc command
lsnports command
lspath command
lspv command
lsrep command
lsrole command
lssecattr command
lssp command
lssvc command
lssw command
lstcpip command
lsuser command
lsvg command
lsvlog command
lsvlrepo command
lsvopt command
lu command
migratepv command
mirrorios command
mkauth command
mkbdsp command
mkkrb5clnt command
mkldap command
mklv command
mklvcopy command
mkpath command
mkrole command
mkrep command
mksp command
mktcpip command
mkuser command
mkvdev command
mkvg command
mkvlog command
mkvopt command
mkvt command
motd command
mount command
netstat command
oem_platform_level command
oem_setup_env command
optimizenet command
part command
passwd command
pdump command
ping command
postprocesssvc command
prepdev command
pv command
redefvg command
reducevg command
remote_management command
rendev command
replphyvol command
restore command
restorevgstruct command
rmauth command
rmbdsp command
rmdev command
rmlv command
rmlvcopy command
rmpath command
rmrep command
rmrole command
rmsecattr command
rmsp command
rmtcpip command
rmuser command
rmvdev command
rmvlog command
rmvopt command
rmvt command
rolelist command
rules command
rulescfgset command
save_base command
savevgstruct command
seastat command
setkst command
setsecattr command
showmount command
shutdown command
snap command
snapshot command
snmp_info command
snmp_trap command
snmpv3_ssw command
sspcache command
startnetsvc command
startsvc command
startsysdump command
starttrace command
stopnetsvc command
stopsvc command
stoptrace command
svmon command
swrole command
syncvg command
sysstat command
tier command
topas command
topasrec command
tracepriv command
traceroute command
uname command
unloadopt command
unmirrorios command
unmount command
updateios command
vasistat command
vfcctrl command
vfcmap command
virtadapinfo command
viosbr command
viosecure command
viososmon command
viostat command
viosupgrade command
vmstat command
vnicstat command
vfcqos command
wkldagent command
wkldmgr command
wkldout command
Categorical list of commands
Device commands
cfgdev command
chdev command
chpath command
cpvdi command
lsdev command
lsmap command
lsnports command
lspath command
mkkrb5clnt command
mkpath command
mkvdev command
prepdev command
rmdev command
rmpath command
rmvdev command
save_base command
snmpv3_ssw command
vfcctrl command
vfcmap command
vfcqos command
Installation commands
bootlist command
cfgassist command
installios command
ioslevel command
license command
lssw command
oem_platform_level command
oem_setup_env command
remote_management command
updateios command
viosupgrade command
IBM Tivoli Monitoring agent commands
cfgsvc command
lssvc command
postprocesssvc command
startsvc command
stopsvc command
IBM Tivoli Storage agent commands
cfgsvc command
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stopsvc command
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cfgsvc command
lssvc command
postprocesssvc command
startsvc command
stopsvc command
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cfgsvc command
lssvc command
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startsvc command
stopsvc command
Logical volume commands
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System plans
What's new in System plans
System planning tool
System plan conversion
Preparing for system plan conversion
Limitations of system plan conversion
Converting a system plan to System Planning Tool format
Troubleshooting system plan conversion
System plans on the HMC
Creating a system plan by using the HMC
Requirements for creating a system plan on the HMC
Optimizing data when creating a system plan on the HMC
Inventory gathering process on the HMC
Requirements for inventory gathering on the HMC
Hardware discovery process on the HMC
Requirements for hardware discovery on the HMC
Tips for maximizing data in a system plan on the HMC
Troubleshooting system plan creation for the HMC
Importing a system plan into an HMC
Deploying a system plan by using the HMC
Requirements for deploying a system plan on the HMC
Hardware validation on the HMC
System plan validation for the HMC
Partition validation on the HMC
Troubleshooting system plan deployment for an HMC
Exporting a system plan from an HMC
Viewing a system plan on an HMC
Deleting a system plan from an HMC
Capacity on Demand
What's new in Capacity on Demand
Capacity on Demand offerings
Preparing for Capacity on Demand
Capacity on Demand software licensing considerations
Determining when to activate resources
Processor sparing and memory sparing
Moving activations
Planning for Capacity on Demand
Setting up your environment for Capacity on Demand
Capacity Upgrade on Demand
Capacity Upgrade on Demand concepts
Capacity Upgrade on Demand processor cores and memory units
Capacity Upgrade on Demand activation codes
Ordering Capacity Upgrade on Demand activation features
Using Capacity Upgrade on Demand from ASMI
Activating Capacity Upgrade on Demand
Viewing settings for Capacity on Demand resources
Trial Capacity on Demand
Trial Capacity on Demand concepts
Ordering Trial Capacity on Demand
Using Trial Capacity on Demand
Activating Trial Capacity on Demand
Stopping Trial Capacity on Demand
Returning Capacity on Demand resources
Entering a Capacity Upgrade on Demand activation while running Trial Capacity on Demand
Viewing settings for Trial Capacity on Demand resources
Elastic Capacity on Demand
Elastic Capacity on Demand concepts
Elastic Capacity on Demand processor days or memory days
Elastic Capacity on Demand enablement code
Billing for Elastic Capacity on Demand
Billing when changing a running Elastic Capacity on Demand request
Billing when testing your Elastic Capacity on Demand activations
Ordering Elastic Capacity on Demand
Using Elastic Capacity on Demand
Activating Elastic Capacity on Demand
Stopping an Elastic Capacity on Demand request
Changing a running Elastic Capacity on Demand request
Testing your Elastic Capacity on Demand activations
Returning Elastic Capacity on Demand resources
Viewing settings for Elastic Capacity on Demand resources
Power Enterprise Pool
Power Enterprise Pool codes
Power Enterprise Pool and the controller HMC
Using Power Enterprise Pools
Power Enterprise Pool compliance
IBM Power Private Cloud with Shared Utility Capacity
PowerVM Editions (PowerVM)
PowerVM Editions concepts
Ordering PowerVM Editions features
Using PowerVM Editions
Activating PowerVM Editions
Viewing history log for PowerVM Editions activations
Other Capacity on Demand Advanced Functions
Related information for Capacity on Demand
Unlocking the activation code interface
PowerVM NovaLink
What's new in PowerVM NovaLink
PowerVM NovaLink system requirements
Resource Monitoring Control (RMC) and PowerVM NovaLink
Installing PowerVM NovaLink
Adding the Virtual I/O Server installation files to the PowerVM NovaLink installer
Setting up network installation of PowerVM NovaLink
Installing the PowerVM NovaLink software on a system that is managed by an HMC
Installing the PowerVM NovaLink software by using the PowerVM NovaLink installer based on the Hardware Management Console
Installing the PowerVM NovaLink 2.3.1 software on scale-out and mid-range IBM Power Systems
Installing the PowerVM NovaLink software on a Red Hat Enterprise Linux partition
Installing Red Hat Enterprise Linux LTS on a PowerVM NovaLink partition
Updating RSCT packages for PowerVM NovaLink
Updating PowerVM NovaLink
Updating PowerVM NovaLink from an online repository
Updating PowerVM NovaLink from a cloned repository
Updating the firmware on a system that is managed by PowerVM NovaLink
Upgrading PowerVM NovaLink
Upgrading the PowerVM NovaLink partition from RHEL version 8.10 to 9.4, or later
Upgrading the PowerVM NovaLink partition from version 2.3.0 or 2.3.1 to version 2.3.2 or later
PowerVM NovaLink API
PowerVM NovaLink command-line interface
Recovering the PowerVM NovaLink partition
Accessing recovery tools from the PowerVM NovaLink installer
PowerVM NovaLink system backup and restoration
Resetting a PowerVM NovaLink-managed system to an HMC-managed system
PowerVM NovaLink Access Control Framework
Troubleshooting PowerVM NovaLink
Virtual I/O Server release notes
VIOS best practice recommendations
VIOS package terminology
Read this information before installing VIOS
VIOS version 4.1.2.10 installation
Memory requirements
Rootvg requirements
VIOS Version 4.1.2.10 enhancements
Software Updates in VIOS version 4.1.2.10
Software license agreements
Limitations and restrictions
Online documentation for VIOS software
Enclosures and expansion units
ENZ0 PCIe Gen4 I/O expansion drawer
Overview of the ENZ0 PCIe Gen4 I/O expansion drawer
Installing an ENZ0 PCIe Gen4 I/O expansion drawer
Installing or setting up an ENZ0 PCIe4 expansion drawer
Preparing the system to install or set up an ENZ0 PCIe4 expansion drawer
Completing inventory for installing the ENZ0 PCIe4 expansion drawer
Determining and marking the location in the rack
Attaching the mounting hardware to the rack
Installing an ENZ0 PCIe4 expansion drawer into a rack
Connecting an ENZ0 PCIe4 expansion drawer to your system
Preparing the system to connect an ENZ0 PCIe4 expansion drawer
Routing, connecting, and activating the expansion drawer cable pair or pairs while the server is powered on
Routing, connecting, and activating the expansion drawer cable pair or pairs while the server is powered off
Preparing your system for operation after connecting a drawer to your system
Removing an ENZ0 PCIe Gen4 I/O expansion drawer from an existing configuration
Preparing the system
Removing an ENZ0 PCIe4 expansion drawer from an existing configuration
Preparing the system for operation after permanently removing an ENZ0 PCIe4 expansion drawer
Connector locations for the ENZ0 PCIe4 expansion drawer
Installing parts
Adapters
Preparing the system to install an adapter in the ENZ0 PCIe4 expansion drawer
Installing an adapter in the ENZ0 PCIe4 expansion drawer
Preparing the ENZ0 PCIe4 expansion drawer for operation after installing an adapter
PCIe4 6-slot fanout module
Preparing the system
Installing the PCIe4 6-slot fanout module
Preparing the system for operation
Removing and replacing parts
Removing and replacing parts
Removing and replacing parts in a drawer that is not managed by an HMC
Adapters
Preparing the expansion drawer to remove and replace an adapter
Removing an adapter from the expansion drawer
Replacing an adapter in the expansion drawer
Preparing the system for operation
Chassis management card
Removing and replacing the chassis management card
Preparing the system to remove and replace the chassis management card
Removing the chassis management card
Replacing the chassis management card
Preparing the system for operation
Expansion drawer cable
Removing and replacing an expansion drawer cable
Preparing the expansion drawer
Removing an expansion drawer cable
Replacing an expansion drawer cable
Preparing the expansion drawer for operation.
Fans
Removing and replacing a fan
Preparing the expansion drawer
Removing a fan
Replacing a fan
Preparing the expansion drawer for operation
Light pipe conduit
Removing and replacing the light pipe conduit
Preparing the system
Removing the light pipe conduit
Replacing the light pipe conduit
Preparing the system for operation
Midplane
Removing and replacing the midplane
Preparing the system to remove and replace the midplane
Removing the midplane
Replacing the midplane
Preparing the system for operation
PCIe4 6-slot fanout module
Preparing the system
Removing the PCIe4 6-slot fanout module
Replacing the PCIe4 6-slot fanout module
Preparing the system for operation
Power supplies
Removing and replacing a power supply
Preparing the ENZ0 PCIe4 expansion drawer to remove and replace a power supply
Removing a power supply from the ENZ0 PCIe4 expansion drawer
Replacing a power supply in the expansion drawer.
Preparing the ENZ0 PCIe4 expansion drawer for operation after removing and replacing a power supply
Power supply conduit
Removing and replacing the power supply conduit
Preparing the system to remove the power supply conduit
Removing the power supply conduit
Replacing the power supply conduit
Preparing the system for operation after removing and replacing the power supply conduit
Voltage regulator modules
Removing and replacing a voltage regulator module
Preparing the drawer to remove and replace a voltage regulator module
Removing a voltage regulator module
Replacing a voltage regulator module
Preparing the drawer for operation
Removing and replacing parts in a drawer that is managed by an HMC
Permanently removing parts
Adapters
Preparing the system to permanently remove an adapter
Permanently removing an adapter from the ENZ0 PCIe4 expansion drawer
Preparing the system for operation
PCIe4 6-slot fanout module
Preparing the system
PCIe4 6-slot fanout module
Preparing the system for operation
Finding parts, locations, and addresses
Part locations and location codes
9242-21B or 9242-21T locations
9824-22A or 9856-22H locations
9824-42A or 9856-42H locations
9043-MRU locations
9080-HEU locations
ENZ0 PCIe Gen4 I/O expansion drawer locations
NED24 NVMe expansion drawer locations
Addresses
9242-21B or 9242-21T addresses
9824-22A or 9856-22H addresses
9824-42A or 9856-42H addresses
9080-HEU addresses
ENZ0 PCIe Gen4 I/O expansion drawer addresses
NED24 NVMe expansion drawer addresses
System parts
9242-21B or 9242-21T system parts
9824-22A or 9856-22H system parts
9824-42A or 9856-42H system parts
9043-MRU system parts
9080-HEU system parts
ENZ0 PCIe Gen4 I/O expansion drawer system parts
NED24 NVMe expansion drawer system parts
Keyboard parts
Common procedures for the ENZ0 PCIe Gen4 I/O expansion drawer
Powering on an expansion drawer
Powering off an expansion drawer
Verifying the PCIe hardware topology with an HMC
Verifying the PCIe hardware topology without an HMC
NVMe expansion drawer
Overview for the NVMe Expansion Drawer - 24 devices (NED24)
Single path and multipath configurations for the NVMe Expansion Drawer - 24 devices (NED24)
Installing an NVMe Expansion Drawer - 24 devices (NED24)
Installing or setting up an NED24 NVMe expansion drawer
Preparing the system to install or set up an NED24 NVMe expansion drawer
Completing inventory for installing the NED24 NVMe expansion drawer
Determining and marking the location in the rack
Attaching the mounting hardware to the rack
Installing an NED24 NVMe expansion drawer into a rack
Connecting an NED24 NVMe expansion drawer to your system
Preparing the system to connect an NED24 NVMe expansion drawer
Routing, connecting, and activating the expansion drawer cable pair or pairs while the server is powered off
Preparing your system for operation after connecting an NED24 NVMe expansion drawer to your system
Removing an NVMe Expansion Drawer - 24 devices (NED24) from an existing configuration
Preparing the system
Removing an NED24 NVMe expansion drawer from an existing configuration
Preparing the system for operation after permanently removing an NED24 NVMe expansion drawer
Connector locations
Connector locations for the NVMe Expansion Drawer - 24 devices (NED24)
Installing parts
NVMe U.2 drives
Preparing the system to install an NVMe U.2 drive in the NED24 NVMe expansion drawer
Installing an NVMe U.2 drive in the NED24 NVMe expansion drawer
Preparing the NED24 NVMe expansion drawer for operation after installing an NVMe U.2 drive
Removing and replacing parts
Removing and replacing parts
Removing and replacing parts in a drawer that is not managed by an HMC
Display panel and cable
Removing and replacing a display panel and cable
Preparing the NED24 NVMe expansion drawer
Removing a display panel and cable from the NED24 NVMe expansion drawer
Replacing a display panel and cable in the NED24 NVMe expansion drawer
Preparing the NED24 NVMe expansion drawer for operation
Enclosure Services Manager
Removing and replacing an enclosure services manager
Preparing the NED24 NVMe expansion drawer
Removing an enclosure services manager from the NED24 NVMe expansion drawer
Replacing an enclosure services manager in the NED24 NVMe expansion drawer
Preparing the NED24 NVMe expansion drawer for operation
Expansion drawer cable
Removing and replacing an expansion drawer cable
Preparing the expansion drawer
Removing an expansion drawer cable
Replacing an expansion drawer cable
Preparing the expansion drawer for operation.
Fans
Removing and replacing a fan
Preparing the NED24 NVMe expansion drawer
Removing a fan from the NED24 NVMe expansion drawer
Replacing a fan in the NED24 NVMe expansion drawer
Preparing the NED24 NVMe expansion drawer for operation
Midplane and power distribution boards
Removing and replacing the midplane and power distribution boards
Preparing the system to remove and replace the midplane and power distribution boards
Removing the midplane and power distribution boards
Replacing the midplane and power distribution boards
Preparing the system for operation after removing and replacing the midplane and power distribution boards
NVMe U.2 drives
Preparing the system to remove and replace an NVMe U.2 drive
Removing an NVMe U.2 drive from the NED24 NVMe expansion drawer
Replacing an NVMe U.2 drive in the NED24 NVMe expansion drawer
Preparing the system for operation
Power supplies
Removing and replacing a power supply
Preparing the NED24 NVMe expansion drawer to remove and replace a power supply
Removing a power supply from the NED24 NVMe expansion drawer
Replacing a power supply in the NED24 NVMe expansion drawer
Preparing the NED24 NVMe expansion drawer for operation after removing and replacing a power supply
Temperature Sensor and Cable
Removing and replacing a temperature sensor and cable
Preparing the NED24 NVMe expansion drawer
Removing a temperature sensor and cable from the NED24 NVMe expansion drawer
Replacing a temperature sensor and cable in the NED24 NVMe expansion drawer
Preparing the NED24 NVMe expansion drawer for operation
Removing and replacing parts in a drawer that is managed by an HMC
Permanently removing parts
NVMe U.2 drives
Preparing the system
Permanently removing an NVMe U.2 drive from the NED24 NVMe expansion drawer
Preparing the system for operation
Finding parts, locations, and addresses
Part locations and location codes
9242-21B or 9242-21T locations
9824-22A or 9856-22H locations
9824-42A or 9856-42H locations
9043-MRU locations
9080-HEU locations
ENZ0 PCIe Gen4 I/O expansion drawer locations
NED24 NVMe expansion drawer locations
Addresses
9242-21B or 9242-21T addresses
9824-22A or 9856-22H addresses
9824-42A or 9856-42H addresses
9080-HEU addresses
ENZ0 PCIe Gen4 I/O expansion drawer addresses
NED24 NVMe expansion drawer addresses
System parts
9242-21B or 9242-21T system parts
9824-22A or 9856-22H system parts
9824-42A or 9856-42H system parts
9043-MRU system parts
9080-HEU system parts
ENZ0 PCIe Gen4 I/O expansion drawer system parts
NED24 NVMe expansion drawer system parts
Keyboard parts
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