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Installing Memory in an IBM p520 or p52a Server

Reminder: always follow our best practices when performing any system maintenance.

For detailed instructions and videos covering the entire memory installation procedure, please see IBM’s website: Install model 285 or 52x memory modules

Installation rules:

  • If your server does not have ports P1-T3 and P1-T4 on the back, install the memory in the following order:
    • The first memory module pair is placed into memory module slots C9 and C16.
    • The second memory module pair is placed into memory module slots C11 and C14.
    • The third memory module pair is placed into memory module slots C10 and C15.
    • The fourth memory module pair is placed into memory module slots C12 and C13.
  • If your server has ports P1-T3 and P1-T4 on the back, install the memory in the following order:
    • The first quad of memory modules is placed into memory module slots C9, C11, C14, and C16.
    • The second quad of memory modules is plugged into memory module slots C10, C12, C13, and C15.

If you encounter any issues while performing the upgrade, please contact IBM hardware support.

How do I configure an IBM dumb terminal?

NOTE: The IBM 3151 or 3153 dumb terminals are end-of-life and therefore not supported by IBM or Eclipse. If you need a terminal for your server, please see Where can I buy an IBM dumb terminal for my IBM pSeries server?

How to configure an IBM 3151 or 3153 dumb terminal (aka console):

  • Press Control-“-“ (the minus key) to get to the setup screen
  • Verify the following settings:
  • Emulation = Wyse 50+
  • Enhanced = on
  • Comm Mode = Full duplex
  • Host/Printer = EIA/None
  • EIA Baud Rate = 19200 (9600 for older servers)
  • AUX Baud Rate = same as EIA
  • Language = US
  • EIA Data Format = 8/1/N
  • Aux Data Format = 8/1/N
  • Sessions = One
  • To save the settings and exit, press Control-“-“ (the minus key)

Note: the keys pressed must be the control in the lower-left part of the keyboard and the minus sign in the upper-right (numeric keypad).  If CONTROL-MINUS does not work, try CONTROL-SETUP or CONTROL-SCROLL-LOCK.  To navigate around, use the arrow key.  The space bar will present a list of options.

How do I view or reset the attention indicator on my IBM AIX server?

The attention indicator (amber LED) is lit on an IBM AIX server to notify the administrator of potential problems. Once you have verified that no problems exist through running diagnostics or analysis of the errpt, you may reset this indicator.

To disable the attention indicator on your IBM AIX server:

  • Log into the server as root via Eterm (telnet), PuTTY (telnet, ssh), the HMC or the local console.
  • Launch diagnostics: 
    diag
  • Press ENTER to continue
  • Select Task Selection
  • Select Identify and Attention Indicators
  • Select Set System Attention Indicator to NORMAL
  • Press ESC-7 or F7
  • Press ESC-0 to exit

For assistance with running diagnostics, or to answer any questions regarding your IBM server, you may contact IBM directly.

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How do I run diagnostics on my IBM AIX server?

To run diagnostics on your IBM AIX server:

  • Log into the server as root via Eterm (telnet), PuTTY (telnet, ssh), the HMC or the local console.
  • If you would like to display the previous diagnostic results, for instance, after noticing an amber attention indicator on the server:
/usr/lpp/diagnostics/bin/diagrpt -o
  • Note any on-screen messages regarding hardware problems to be reported to IBM
  • Press ENTER to continue
  • Use the arrow keys to select Diagnostic Routines and press ENTER
  • Use the arrow keys to select Problem Determination and press ENTER
  • If you are prompted to select resources, use the arrow keys to select All Resources and press ENTER
  • Press ESC-7 or F7 to begin the diagnostics
  • Follow the on-screen instructions to continue diagnostics
  • Note any on-screen messages regarding hardware problems
  • If you wish to cancel, press ESC-0 at any time

For assistance with running diagnostics, or to answer any questions regarding your IBM server, you may contact IBM directly.

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IBM IMM

Overview

The IBM Integrated Management Module (IMM) provides advanced service-processor control, monitoring, and an alerting function. If an environmental condition exceeds a threshold or if a system component fails, the IMM lights LEDs to help you diagnose the problem, records the error in the event log, and alerts you to the problem. Optionally, the IMM also provides a virtual presence capability for remote server management capabilities. For more information, please see the User Guide.

Configuration

If you are using a new server with an Integrated Management Module (IMM) service processor, you might need to configure networking settings before you can sign into it with the Web interface.

  • Turn on the System x server.
  • When the IBM System x Server Firmware image appears on the display, press F1 to enter setup.
  • Highlight System Settings using the up or down arrow keys and press Enter to select.
  • Highlight Integrated Management Module using the up or down arrow keys and press Enter to select.
  • Highlight Network Configuration using the up or down arrow keys and press Enter to select.
  • Highlight Network Interface Port using the up or down arrow keys and select Dedicated.
  • Highlight DHCP Control using the up or down arrow keys and select Static IP.
  • Highlight Static IP Address using the up or down arrow keys, press Enter.
  • Highlight Subnet Mask using the up or down arrow keys, press Enter.
  • Highlight Gateway using the up or down arrow keys, press Enter.
  • Highlight Save Network Settings using the up or down arrow keys and press Enter to select and perform the action. A screen displays confirming the action.
  • Press Esc until the Main Menu is shown. Then select Save Settings and then Exit Setup.