AIX 5.2 installation on 'IBM system p5 type 9110-51A'

nd007 · July 12, 2010, 5:50pm

Hi All,
I am new to AIX, not completly though.. I got a task to install AIX 5.2 on 'IBM system p5 type 9110-51A' server. I tried few things, but i am not able to get to the console of this server to proceed with the installation. I have installed AIX 6.1 earlier, but those servers can be plugged into a normal monitor so it was easy for me then..
Please help me out on 'how to get the console of this server'

Thanks in Advance!!
nd

system · July 19, 2010, 10:29am

I'm assuming you are trying to connect using hyperterm via the console port on the host, and that you do not own an HMC...

Make sure your console is set to 19200 Baud for Power 5 and above, 9600 baud for older machines.

dukessd · July 19, 2010, 7:28pm

I'd be surprised if the 51A would support 5.2.

I found this p510 redbook:

Which says:
"If you are installing AIX 5L on the server, the following minimum requirements must be met:
AIX 5L for POWER V5.2 with the 5200-09 Technology Level (APAR IY82425), or later.
AIX 5L for POWER V5.3 with the 5300-05 Technology Level (APAR IY82426), or later."

If you consider these may be the minimum requirements for the 510 the the 51A may well need higher levels and not support 5.2 at all.

Make sure you have AIX install media at least at 5.2 TL09 - out of support already so install 5.3 if you can - at TL09 if poss because TL08 goes end of defect support in about a month - and let us know how you get on.

If you still have problems let us know what monitor you use, how it is connected, what settings you are using, Etc.

If poss try installing 6.1 just to see if that works.

alejandro1982 · September 23, 2010, 9:21pm

Tengo el mismo problema con un Servidor IBM 570 P5. No es como los anteriores, no tiene donde conectar ni teclado, ni mouse y monitor. Me dijeron que puede ser que se conecte a travez de SSH o Hyperterminal, pero donde conecto por hyperterminal, lo concecto por tcp/ip? Lo conecto por puerto serie? Por lo que comenta Padow debe ser conectado a un db9, pero en cual conector? Como se llama ese conector donde debo conectar? Que cable lleva? Gracias...

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The service processor is an embedded controller running the service
processor internal
operating system. The service processor operating system contains specific
programs and
device drivers for the service processor hardware. The host interface is a
32-bit PCI-X
interface connected to the Enhanced I/O Controller.
Service processor is used to monitor and manage the system hardware
resources and
devices. The service processor offers the following connections:
Two Ethernet 10/100 Mbps ports
Both Ethernet ports are only visible to the service processor and can be
used to attach the
p5-570 to a HMC or to access the Advanced System Management Interface (ASMI)
options from a client Web browser, using the HTTP server integrated into
the service
processor internal operating system.
Both Ethernet ports have a default IP address:
� Service processor Eth0 or HMC1 port is configured as 192.168.2.147.
� Service processor Eth1 or HMC2 port is configured as 192.168.3.147.

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Hardware management user interfaces
This section provides a brief overview of the different p5-570 hardware management user
interfaces available.
Advanced System Management Interface
The Advanced System Management Interface (ASMI) is the interface to the service processor
that enables you to set flags that affect the operation of the server, such as auto power
restart, and to view information about the server, such as the error log and vital product data.
This interface is accessible using a Web browser on a client system that is connected directly
to the service processor (in this case, a standard Ethernet cable or a crossed cable can be
both used) or through an Ethernet network. Using the network configuration menu, the ASMI
enables the ability to change the service processor IP addresses or to apply some security
policies and avoid the access from undesired IP addresses or range. The ASMI can also be
accessed using a terminal attached to the system service processor ports on the server, if the
server is not HMC managed. The service processor and the ASMI are standard on all IBM
System p servers.
You might be able to use the service processor's default settings. In that case, accessing the
ASMI is not necessary.
Accessing the ASMI using a Web browser
The Web interface to the Advanced System Management Interface is accessible through, at
the time of writing, Microsoft� Internet Explorer� 6.0, Netscape 7.1, Mozilla Firefox, or
Opera 7.23 running on a PC or mobile computer connected to the service processor. The
Web interface is available during all phases of system operation, including the initial program
load and runtime. However, some of the menu options in the Web interface are unavailable
during IPL or runtime to prevent usage or ownership conflicts if the system resources are in
use during that phase.
Note: The firmware and HMC levels listed are strictly minimums. Installation of the latest
available Service Packs for your code stream is strongly recommended, as they contain
fixes and enhancements that will provide more robust performance and improve reliability.
64 IBM System p5 570 Technical Overview and Introduction
Accessing the ASMI using an ASCII console
The Advanced System Management Interface on an ASCII console supports a subset of the
functions provided by the Web interface and is available only when the system is in the
platform standby state. The ASMI on an ASCII console is not available during some phases of
system operation, such as the initial program load and runtime.
Accessing the ASMI using an HMC
To access the Advanced System Management Interface using the Hardware Management
Console, complete the following steps:

Ensure that the HMC is set up and configured.
In the navigation area, expand the managed system with which you want to work.
Expand Service Applications and click Service Focal Point.
In the content area, click Service Utilities.
From the Service Utilities window, select the managed system with which you want to work
with.
From the Selected menu on the Service Utilities window, select Launch ASM menu.
System Management Services
Use the System Management Services (SMS) menus to view information about your system
or partition and to perform tasks, such as changing the boot list or setting the network
parameters.
To start System Management Services, perform the following steps:
For a server that is connected to an HMC, use the HMC to restart the server or partition.
If the server is not connected to an HMC, stop the system, and then restart the server by
pressing the power button on the control panel.
For a partitioned server, watch the virtual terminal window on the HMC.
For a full server partition, watch the firmware console.
Look for the POST5 indicators (memory, keyboard, network, SCSI, and speaker) that
appear across the bottom of the screen. Press the numeric 1 key after the word keyboard
appears and before the word speaker appears.
The SMS menus is useful to defining the operating system installation method, choosing the
installation boot device, or setting the boot device priority list for a full managed server or a
logical partition. In the case of a network boot, SMS menus are provided to set up the network
parameters and network adapter IP address.
HMC
The Hardware Management Console is a system that controls managed systems, including
IBM System p5 hardware, and logical partitions. To provide flexibility and availability, there are
different ways to implement HMCs.
Web-based System Manager Remote Client
The Web-based System Manager Remote Client is an application that is usually installed on
a PC and can be downloaded directly from an installed HMC. When an HMC is installed and
HMC Ethernet IP addresses have been assigned, it is possible to download the Web-based

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h t t p s :// HMC_IP_address/remote_client . html

Lurch · September 24, 2010, 6:32pm

If you are trying to connect via a serial console check your connection speed. The power 5 and up require 19200 Baud as stated above. Most terminals and terminal emulators default to 9600 Baud. This has bitten me a few times.