IBM 9407-515 Quick Start Manual

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Quick start guide for i5 520, 525, and 515 (9405-520,
9406-520, 9406-525, and 9407-515)

IBM Systems

Rack-mounted devices are not to be used as a shelf or workspace. Do not place any
object on top of rack-mounted devices.

CAUTION:

The weight of this part or unit is between 32 and 55 kg (70.5 and 121.2 lb). It

takes three persons to safely lift this part or unit. (C010)

The exclamation mark surrounded by a gray triangle denotes caution. A CAUTION notice
indicates the presence of a hazard that has the potential of causing moderate or minor
personal injury. Before doing a step that contains a caution icon, read and understand the
caution statement that accompanies it.

This Quick start guide contains an abbreviated set of setup instructions designed to help you quickly unpack
and set up a standard system. Users unfamiliar with this IBM hardware should use the fully detailed, setup
instructions that you can find in the IBM Systems Hardware Information Center. For details about how to
access the information center, see task 11

Finish your system setup

Before you begin

Use safe practices when lifting.

Tools needed (Rack installation only)

Flat-blade screwdriver

32-55 kg (70.5-121.2 lbs)

2.1

2.2

Inventory

Complete an inventory of the external parts.

Locate the kitting report (inventory list) in the bag that contains the information center
CD (SK3T-8159). Make sure you received all of the parts that you ordered. Your order
information should be located in an envelope adhered to the outside of your system box.
You can also obtain order information from your marketing representative or IBM
Business Partner.

If you have incorrect, missing, or damaged parts, contact any of the following resources:

If you are not installing your server into a rack, skip to task 7

Cable the server and

Operations Console (LAN)

If you are installing your server into a rack, you will need the following parts:

Your IBM reseller
IBM Rochester manufacturing automated information line at 1-800-300-8751
(United States only)

Directory of worldwide contacts at www.ibm.com/planetwide.
Select your location to view the service and support contact information.

Rack-mounting template

Slide rail assemblies

Rack-mounting hardware kit

Blue knobs

System-to-slide-rail screws

Rack-retaining screws

Blue thumbscrews

Latch brackets

Latch-bracket screws

Cable-management arm

3.1

3.2

3.3

If you are installing your server into a new rack, ensure that you have completed the
unpacking instructions that were provided with the rack.

If your server is already installed in a rack, skip to task 7

Place the rack in the location of the installation.

Use the wrench that was provided with your rack to level the rack by raising or lowering
the front and back leveling feet .

Install the stabilizer bracket

on the front of the rack.

If necessary, remove any trim kit pieces that were previously installed on the rack.

Removing the trim kit pieces allows you to read the EIA units on the rack.

Cable the server and Operations

Console (LAN).

Tip:

3.4

Prepare the rack for installation

Install the slide rail assemblies

4.1

4.2

Locate the rack-mounting template, the rack-mounting hardware kit, and the slide rail
assemblies that were included with your server.

Use the rack-mounting template to determine where in the rack to place the server. Remove
any filler panels necessary to allow adequate access to the location where you will install
your server.

If you do not have enough space around your rack to open the front and back doors completely, remove
the doors before starting this task to allow adequate access.

4.3

Follow the rack-mounting template to mark the location on
the rack where you will place the server. Use the self-
adhesive placement dots found on the rack-mounting
template.

4.4

Pull the back latch-assembly
release tabs

to the retracted

position and lock the latch
assembly . Make sure the

alignment pins

that are

located on the back of the slide
rail are fully retracted.

From the back of the rack,
insert the front alignment pin

into the hole in the front of the
rack, as identified by the self-
adhesive placement dot.

Install the slide rail assemblies .

Note:

Install units into the lower part of the rack first. Place

larger and heavier units in the lower part of the rack.

Front

Back

From the back, finger-tighten one of the rack-retaining screws

in the hole that is

located between the two back alignment pins .

4.6

4.7

4.5

From the front, finger-tighten one of the rack-retaining screws

in the first hole

above the front alignment pin .

From the front, attach the latch bracket

by inserting the hook into the rack hole above

the hole

where you will place the latch bracket screw. Finger-tighten the screw.

4.8

3. Align the retracted back pins

with the holes identified by the self-adhesive placement

dots. Place the rack flange

between the slide-rail flange

and the retracted alignment

pins .

Press the back latch-assembly-release tab

to extend the back alignment pins into the

back of the rack.

Repeat steps 4.4 through 4.7 for
each slide rail assembly.

Actual size

part 12J5289

Actual size

part 26H7213

Actual size

part 12J5289

Before you begin:

Read this entire task before completing any individual steps.

5.1

5.2

Fully extend both slide rails.

5.7

Using a screwdriver, tighten the two rack-retaining screws to secure the slide rails to
the back of the rack.

5.3

Lift the server using the handles

on each side, and position the server on the

extended slide rails. Align the three holes of the inner slide of the slide rails

with the

three holes on each side of the server.

5.4

Using a screwdriver, attach the inner slide of
the slide rails

to each side of the server by

using the system-to-slide-rail screws . Use

a screwdriver to tighten each of the screws.

5.6

Simultaneously release the blue safety latches

located near the front of each slide rail

assembly, and slowly push the server back into
the rack.

Pull the server back out and push it in

again to make sure that the rails are aligned
correctly and that it glides smoothly.

Tip:

5.5

Remove the four blue knobs .

5.8

Use safe practices when lifting.

Attach the four blue knobs

to the server . The blue knobs are used temporarily to rest

the server on the slide rails for installation. These knobs will be removed after the server is
secured to the slide rails.

Install the server onto the slide rail assembly

Before installing the server onto the slide rail assembly, ensure that the leveling feet
are extended and that the stabilizer bracket is correctly installed to prevent the rack
from falling forward.

32-55 kg (70.5-121.2 lbs)

Slide the server part of the way out of the rack. Using a screwdriver, tighten the front
two rack-retaining screws and the two latch-bracket screws on the front of the rack
to secure the slide rails.

Actual size

part 04N6485

6.3

From the back of the rack, use the pin

to affix the cable-management arm

the left slide-rail-management arm flange that is attached to the rack frame .

6.1

Locate the cable-management arm

and the two pins .

6.2

Use the second pin

to affix the other end of the cable-management arm

to the flange

that is attached to the sliding portion of the left slide rail assembly .

Install the cable-management arm

Tip:

If space is limited inside the rack, slide the server out part of the way to install the

cable-management arm.

7.1

7.2

7.3

Operations Console is an installable component of iSeries

Access for Windows . It allows you to use one or

more PCs to access and control, either remotely or locally, console and control panel functions.

(R)

If necessary, connect an Ethernet cable from the PC that
will serve as the system console to your local network,
router, switch, or hub.

Cable the server and Operations Console
(LAN)

Connect another network cable from the same local
network, router, switch, or hub, to the first embedded
Ethernet port (P1-T5) or the adapter card in position C5
or C2 on the back of the server.

Route the server power cord through the rings or clamps,
if available, on the back of the server, and connect it to
the power supply port.

Do not connect the server

power cord to a power source until instructed to do
so.

If you are not using Operations Console to manage your server, go to task 8

Cable the server and

the Thin Console

The following steps guide you through a LAN implementation of Operations Console. If you are using a local
console that is directly attached, follow the setup instructions in the IBM Systems Hardware Information
Center. For details about how to access the information center, see task 11

Finish your system setup

If you are using a PC that is already in use as your system console, you do not need to power off the system
console to complete this procedure.

Prerequisite:

This task requires one or more Ethernet cables that are not supplied with your server.

7.4

If necessary, plug the power cord for your system
console (PC) into a power source, and turn it on.

Install iSeries Access for Windows onto the system console using the

CD that was provided with your server. If you already have iSeries Access for

Windows installed, skip to step 7.6.

Setup and

Operations

7.5

Insert the

CD and select

Click

and follow the prompts when the iSeries Access for Windows window is

displayed.
Select

installation and select at least the following components.

The Operations Console component is not available using the Typical or PC5250

User options.

Setup and Operations

iSeries Access for Windows

Next

Custom

Full

Note:

Required Programs
5250 Display and Printer Emulator

Operations Console

; if IBM Personal Communications V5.8 (V5.7 CSD 1

minimum) is not installed

Click

and follow the prompts.

Next

7.6

Start the Operations Console configuration wizard on the system console.

Click

Follow the steps in the wizard. Use the following information to enter any required data.

Start > Programs > iSeries Access for Windows > Operations Console

Service host name
(interface name):

Target partition:

Service tools device ID:

Access password:

Serial Number:

Use either the name of a current network interface, or a new
name for this connection.

Enter the number , even if you are not partitioning.

Use the default value

Enter a password that you will remember. The password is case
sensitive and can be a maximum of 128 characters.

QCONSOLE

Enter the serial number located on the server control panel.

Click

to save the configuration and to exit the configuration wizard.

Finish

7.8

Connect your server to a power source. The control panel should be lit and display

. The server is not yet powered on.

does not display, see the instructions in the IBM Systems Hardware

Information Center. For details about how to access the information center, see task 11

01 B

N V=F

01 B N V=F

Note:

Finish your system setup

7.7

Right-click the connection name and select

to start your connection. The system

console will not complete the connection until you have completed step 7.10.

Connect

7.9

Press the white Power On button on the front of the server. There is a short delay before
the server powers on, of approximately 5 to 20 minutes. When the server powers on, the
control panel displays

01 B N V=F

7.10

When the LAN Service Tools Sign-on window is displayed, type your access password,
and then type (eight 1's) in both the service tools user ID and password fields.

11111111

You have completed the basic setup. Go to task 11

Finish your system setup

Cable the server and the Thin Console

The Thin Console provides a 5250 emulation session for an i5/OS logical partition on servers that are not
managed by a Hardware Management Console (HMC).

This task assumes that you are setting up the Thin Console with a new server. If you are setting up the Thin
Console with an existing server, follow the instructions in the IBM Systems Hardware Information Center. For
details about how to access the information center, see task 11

This task requires an Ethernet cable and a monitor that are not supplied with your server.

If you are not using the Thin Console to manage your server, go to task 9

Prerequisite:

Cable the HMC and the

server.

Finish your system setup

Complete the Thin Console setup instructions provided with the Thin Console.

Select the keyboard language and press

Enter

Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable directly to the HMC port labeled
HMC1 or the port labeled HMC2 on the back of the server. No other console
device can be attached to the remaining HMC port.

When you are prompted on the Thin Console display, type a new HMC access password. This
password is case sensitive.

Route the server power cord through the rings or clamps, if available, on the
back of the server, and connect it to the power supply port.

Connect your server to a power source. The control panel should be lit and display

. The server is not yet powered on.

01 B

N V=F

Tip:

does not display, see the instructions in the IBM Systems Hardware

Information Center. For details about how to access the information center, see task 11

01 B N V=F

Finish your system setup

8.1

8.2

8.3

8.4

8.5

8.6

Press the white Power On button on the front of the server. There is a delay before the
server powers on, approximately 5 to 20 minutes. When the server powers on, the control
panel displays

01 B N V=F

8.7

Your Thin Console is now cabled and will be ready for login when the IPL is complete. Go
to task 11

Finish your system setup

Important:

Use an Ethernet cable with a maximum length of 7.5 m (25 ft.).

9.1

9.2

9.3

Route the power cords through the rings or clamps, if available, on the
back of the server, and connect to the server, monitor, and HMC.

not connect the power cords to a power source until instructed to
do so.

9.4

Attach the monitor cable to the monitor connector on the HMC and
tighten the screws.

Tip:

If you are using the rack-mounted LCD monitor and keyboard (7316-TF3), use the

C2T-to-KVM adapter breakout cable to attach to the HMC.

An HMC is a system that connects to the server and manages it through a network.

If you are using a rack-mounted HMC, these steps assume it is already installed in the rack.

If you need to install the HMC into the rack, follow the instructions in the IBM Systems Hardware Information
Center, and return to this guide when you are ready to begin cabling your HMC. For details about how to access
the information center, see task 11

If you are not using an HMC to manage your server, skip this task and go to task 10

Cable the server

and twinaxial console

Finish your system setup.

If you are using any optional adapters for the HMC, connect the cables to the appropriate
adapter connectors in the PCI slots of your server and HMC.

Cable the HMC and the server

Important:

Ensure that if there is a voltage switch next to the power connector on the

monitor, it is in the appropriate position for the voltage used in your geography.

Connect the mouse and keyboard cables to the appropriate ports on the back
of the HMC. If your mouse and keyboard use Universal Serial Bus (USB)
cables, you can connect these to the ports on the front of the HMC.

9.5

If you are not using a modem, skip to step 9.6.

If you are using the integrated HMC modem, connect the telephone cable to the modem
and to the analog jack on the wall. If you are using an external modem, connect the
modem data cable to the external modem and to a serial port on the HMC. Then connect
the telephone cable to the external modem and to the analog jack on the wall.

9.7

9.8

If using an external modem, plug the power cord into the modem.

CAUTION: This product is equipped with a 3-wire (two conductor and a ground)
power cable and plug. Use this power cable with a properly grounded electrical
outlet to avoid electrical shock. (C018)

You have completed the basic setup. Go to task 11

Finish your system setup.

9.9

Start and configure the HMC, which includes the Guided Setup Wizard. You can find the
instructions for configuring the HMC in the IBM SystemsHardware Information Center. For
details about how to access the information center, see task 11

Finish your system setup

9.10

9.11

Connect the server to a power source and wait for the control panel on the front of the
server to display

. This might take several minutes.

Press the white Power On button on the control panel.

9.6

Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the HMC and to the
Ethernet port labeled HMC1 on the server.

For a stand-alone HMC, use the integrated Ethernet port. For the 7310-CR2 rack-mounted
HMC, use the bottom-right Ethernet port. For the 7310-CR3 rack-mounted HMC, use the
left port of the two planar board Ethernet ports.

Plug the power cords for the monitor, HMC, and external modem into a power source. Do
not connect the server to a power source until instructed to do so.

Route the cables through the cable-management arm on the server and secure the
cables with the straps provided.

9.12

If you are not using a twinaxial console to manage your server, go to task 11

Finish your system setup.

Connect a twinaxial cable from the workstation that you will be using as the system
console to port 0 on the 8-port twinaxial attachment cable.

Connect the 8-port twinaxial attachment cable (Part Number 21F5093) to the twinaxial
adapter card (2746). This card should be located in position 5 or 2 on the back of the
server.

Connect one end of a telephone cable to the RJ11 connector of the adapter in position 3,
and the other end to an analog telephone jack.

Cable the server and twinaxial console

Route the power cords through the rings or clamps, if available, on the back of the server,
and connect to the server. Do not connect the power cords to a power source until
instructed to do so.

10.1

10.2

10.3

10.4

10.5

10.6

10.7

10.8

Important:

The workstation address of your console must be set to 0.

To set the address, see the information included with your workstation.

If you are using any optional adapters, connect the cables to the appropriate adapter
connectors in the PCI slots of your server. If your server is in a rack, route the cables
through the cable-management arm and secure with the straps provided.

Connect your console to a power source and turn it on.

Connect your server to a power source, and wait for the control panel on the front of the server
to display

. This might take several minutes.

Press the white Power On button on the control panel.

Your console is now cabled and will be ready for login when the IPL is complete. Continue
to task 11

for details about how to access the information center.

Finish your system setup

Finish your system setup

Using a Web browser, go to www.ibm.com/systems/infocenter/hardware or go to the
preinstalled version on the HMC.

You have completed the basic tasks to set up your server.

You can

access the

. Follow these steps to create a

customized checklist that helps you configure your server and console, install software, apply fixes, and
establish connections with your service provider:

now

IBM Systems Hardware Information Center

If you cannot access the online version of the information center, it is also provided on a
CD with your system (SK3T-8159).

11.1

11.2

11.3

From the navigation bar, click

Systems Hardware information

System i

information

Initial server setup

Create a customized initial server setup

checklist.

Answer the questions in the interactive interview, and follow the procedures in the
resulting checklist.

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