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RS/6000 SP IBM
SP Switch Service Guide
GA22-7443-04
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RS/6000 SP IBM SP Switch Service Guide GA22-7443-04
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Note! Before using this information and the product it supports, read the information in “Safety and environmental notices” on page ix and “Notices” on page A-1. Fifth Edition (April 2002) This book replaces GA22-7443-03. IBM welcomes your comments. A form for readers’ comments may be provided at the back of this publication or you may address your comments to the following address: International Business Machines Corporation Department 55JA, Mail Station P384 2455 South Road Poughkeepsie, NY 12
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Contents Figures .................................... v Tables .................................... vii Safety and environmental notices.......................... ix Safety notices..................................ix Danger notices.................................ix Caution notices ................................xi Laser safety information............................. xiii Environmental notices............................... xiii Product recycling and disposal .......................... xiii Ab
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Selecting the switch clock source .........................3-6 Determining the correct switch clock source .....................3-6 Removing and restoring switch resources .......................3-7 Removing a switch assembly from the active configuration................3-7 Restoring a switch assembly to the active configuration .................3-8 Viewing switch partitions ............................3-8 Service position procedures ............................3-9 Placing a switch assembly into
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Figures 1-1. SP Switch high-level diagram.........................1-2 1-2. SP Switch wrap plugs ...........................1-4 1-3. SP Switch inner chassis and front chassis cables .................1-8 2-1. Front view of frame locations.........................2-3 2-2. Front view of multi-switch frame locations ....................2-4 2-3. Front view of 49-inch frame locations......................2-5 2-4. Rear view of frame locations.........................2-6 2-5. SPS/SPS-8 assembly..........
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Tables 1-1. Switch problem diagnostics .........................1-4 1-2. Environmental messages for switches .....................1-5 1-3. Switch connector resistance values ......................1-6 1-4. Fan failure diagnostics ...........................1-8 1-5. Inner chassis cable continuity ........................ 1-16 1-6. Front chassis cable continuity ........................ 1-16 1-7. SP Switch error conditions ......................... 1-19 1-8. Problem messages from the out.top file .
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Safety and environmental notices For general information concerning safety, refer to Electrical Safety for IBM Customer Engineers, S229-8124. For a copy of the publication, contact your IBM account representative or the IBM branch office serving your locality. Safety notices The following is a list of all safety notices (in English only) pertaining to SP hardware maintenance tasks from this and other RS/6000 SP hardware publications. Translations of each of the safety notices into other language
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DANGER Before you connect the power cable of this product to ac power, verify that the power receptacle is correctly grounded and has the correct voltage. (SPSFD004) DANGER During an electrical storm, do not connect or disconnect any cable that has a conductive outer surface or a conductive connector. (SPSFD005) DANGER Switch off power and unplug the machine power cable from the power receptacle, before removing or installing any part that is connected to primary power. (SPSFD006) DANGER To prev
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DANGER The remaining steps of the procedure contain measurements that are taken with power on. Remember that hazardous voltages are present. (SPSFD013) DANGER The frame main circuit breaker and the controller must not be switched on again now. Before disconnecting the power cables from the power receptacles, ensure that the customer’s branch distribution circuit breakers (customer power source circuit breakers) are Off and tagged with DO NOT OPERATE tags, S229-0237. Refer to “Lockout safety proc
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CAUTION: The covers are to be closed at all times except for service by trained service personnel. (SPSFC003) CAUTION: When the unit is being serviced, the covers should not be left off or opened while the machine is running unattended. (SPSFC004) CAUTION: Due to weight of each thin node (under 18 Kg [40 lbs]), use care when removing and replacing thin nodes above shoulder height. (SPSFC005) CAUTION: The wide node weight may exceed 32 Kg (70.5 lbs). (SPSFC006) CAUTION: Do not open more than one
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CAUTION: v When moving frames into position, team members should work together. Using one person on each corner of the frame can prevent strain. v In raised floor installations, mechanically safe moldings should be installed around floor cutouts. Extreme caution should be used when moving frames during installation or removal because of the proximity of floor cutouts to casters. (SPSFC015) CAUTION: When using step ladder or step stool, be sure that the work surface is level and the step ladder o
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This product might contain nickel-cadmium or lithium batteries in communication adapters. The batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly. Recycling facilities might not be available in your area. In the United States, IBM has established a collection process for reuse, recycling, or proper disposal of used sealed lead-acid, nickel-cadmium and nickel metal hydride batteries and battery packs from IBM equipment. For information on proper disposal of batteries in this product, please contac
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About this book ® ™ This book is part of the RS/6000 SP hardware service library and applies to the RS/6000 SP Switch. Use this book to assist you in performing the following tasks: v Identify field replaceable unit (FRU) locations v Isolate RS/6000 SP failures using Maintenance Analysis Procedures (MAPs) v Perform diagnostic service procedures v Perform removal and replacement procedures v Identify FRUs and their corresponding part numbers If you are attempting to isolate an SP system failure,
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How to send your comments Your feedback is important in helping to provide the most accurate and highest quality information. If you have any comments about this book or any other RS/6000 SP documentation: v Send your comments by e-mail to mhvrcfs@us.ibm.com. Be sure to include the name of the book, the order number of the book, and, if applicable, the specific location of the text you are commenting on (for example, a page number or table number). ® v Fill out one of the forms at the back of th
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Summary of changes GA22-7443-04 This edition contains replaces GA22-7443-03 and any update versions made to that level and makes them obsolete. This edition contains minor changes and fixes to softcopy cross-book links. GA22-7443-03 This edition contains replaces GA22-7443-02 and any update versions made to that level and makes them obsolete. This edition contains minor changes and fixes to softcopy cross-book links. GA22-7443-02 This edition contains replaces GA22-7443-01 and any update version
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