POWER5 information.

Configuring I/O enclosures

View and change various enclosure attributes.

After the server firmware has reached the standby state, you can configure I/O enclosure attributes as follows:
  • List the status, location code, rack address, unit address, power control network identifier, and the machine type and model of each enclosure in the system.
  • Change the identification indicator state on each enclosure to identify or off.
  • Update the power control network identifier, enclosure serial number, and the machine type and model of each enclosure.
  • Change the identification indicator state of the SPCN firmware in a enclosure to Enable or Disable.
  • Remove rack and unit addresses for all inactive enclosures in the system.
To perform this operation, your authority level must be one of the following:
  • Administrator
  • Authorized service provider

To configure I/O enclosures, do the following:

  1. On the ASMI Welcome pane, specify your user ID and password, and click Log In.
  2. In the navigation area, expand System Configuration and select Configure I/O Enclosures.
  3. Select the enclosure and the desired operation. If you select Change settings, click Save setting to complete the operation.