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Page 2 - Notes on the Scalability Cabling Setup

2 IBM System x Notes on the Scalability Cabling Setup 1. The deep-plug design of the scalability cables will help to prevent the cables from becoming disconnected from the port since the connection is actually in the center of the system, not at the rear of the system like previous System x scalable...

Page 3 - Links to System Manuals

3 IBM System x Links to System Manuals 1. Installation Guide: ● ftp://ftp.software.ibm.com/systems/support/system_x_pdf/jr1bcms2.pdf 2. Rack Installation Instructions (x3950 M2 starts on page 6): ● ftp://ftp.software.ibm.com/systems/support/system_x_pdf/jr1birii.pdf 3. The deep-plug design of the sc...

Page 4 - u needed for 2-node system

4 IBM System x 8u needed for 2-node system The length of the scalability cables requires that no empty U-spaces exist between the nodes.

Page 5 - Install slides into rack

5 IBM System x Install slides into rack Use Rack Installation Instructions manual to space slides appropriately and install the slides into the rack. Note this system is 4u as opposed to 3u for the original System x3950/xSeries 460.

Page 6 - Install nodes onto the slides

6 IBM System x Install nodes onto the slides Use Rack Installation Instructions manual to install systems and cable management arms onto slides.

Page 7 - Install Enterprise Cable Management Arms onto nodes.

7 IBM System x Install Enterprise Cable Management Arms onto nodes. NOTES: 1. If you purchased an x3950 M2, the Enterprise CMA comes within the system. If you purchased an x3850 M2 and the ScaleXpander option, the Enterprise CMA comes with the option. 2. The Enterprise CMA from the xSeries 460/x3950...

Page 8 - Connect Scalability Cables to Scalability Ports

8 IBM System x Connect Scalability Cables to Scalability Ports Notes 1. Route cables through hanger brackets, balancing the slack in the cables between the CMAs and the nodes and in the side of the rack. 2. Refer to the manuals to determine which ports to connect the cables to.

Page 9 - Install and Route Scalability Cables—

9 IBM System x Install and Route Scalability Cables— Recommended Method Route cables through hanger brackets, balancing the slack in the cables between the CMAs and the nodes and in the side of the rack.

Page 11 - Connect power and IO cables to system and route through CMA

11 IBM System x Connect power and IO cables to system and route through CMA NOTES: 1. Use the strain relief cable clamps on the rear of the power supplies for the power cables and the IO cables on the rear of the system. This prevents the cable from sagging and getting caught on the node below. 2. R...

Page 12 - Secure the cables in the CMA

12 IBM System x Secure the cables in the CMA NOTE: 1. It is recommended to wrap the cable strap around the scalability cables first to secure them within the brackets, then wrap the strap around the CMA.

Page 13 - Remove cable slack from CMA hanger brackets.

13 IBM System x Remove cable slack from CMA hanger brackets. Once all cables are secured in the CMA, pull the system out all the way and pull the scalability cables tight within the CMA hanger brackets. Retighten the cable straps if needed. This will ensure the cables stay in the CMA while sliding t...

Page 15 - Verify Cabling

15 IBM System x Verify Cabling Once all the cabling is complete, you can verify the cabling 2 ways: 1. In the RSA2 interface, during setup of the partitions, will show any disconnects of the cables within the scalable complex as shown to the left. 2. Once the system complex is powered on, look at th...

Page 16 - Feedback

16 IBM System x Feedback • If you have comments or feedback on this document please contact the author. Dan Kelaher IBM Human [email protected]