Tom wrote:

> Holger Emme wrote:
>
>> As it says HMC=0 you must delete this HMC connection first to get
>> anything displayed on the serial port after system has started:
>>
>> http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infoce...US/info/iphbp/
>> disconnecthmc.htm
>> (or just attach an HMC)
>>
>> If this doesn't help try a factory reset:
>> http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infoce...n_US/index.htm
>>
>> Finally, call IBM :-)
>>
>> Bye
>> Holger
>
> I get this under that section. There is no "HMC Connections" option as
> specified in that document.
>
> S1> 4
>
> System Configuration
>
> 1. System Name
> 2. Processing Unit Identifier
> 3. Configure I/O Enclosures
> 4. Time Of Day
> 5. Firmware Update Policy
> 6. PCI Error Injection Policy
> 7. Interposer Plug Count
> 8. Hardware Deconfiguration
> 9. Program Vital Product Data
> 10. Service Indicators
> 98. Return to previous menu
> 99. Log out
>
> The closest thing I see is option number 8, which unfortunately gives me:
>
> S1> 8
>
> Hardware Deconfiguration
>
> 1. Deconfiguration Policies
> 2. Processor Deconfiguration
> 3. Memory Deconfiguration
> 98. Return to previous menu
> 99. Log out
>
>
>
> So once again I have no idea how this thing works despite the many pages
> of Doc I have printed. I assure you that it does indeed say HMC=0 on
> the LED panel.
>
> I'm not sure why the terminal doesn't work as expected.

If you do in fact have an HMC availble, I would highly encourage you to
set it up and try to use it for your first install. If it says HMC=0 on
the front it means that no HMC was found when the power cords where
plugged in. Unfortunately the service processor will attempt to pull a
DHCP IP address as soon as the power cables are plugged in (Powered off
state). If it doesn't find one, it uses a default IP address (Available
in the documentation). You will need to verify the current IP address
the service processor has via the ASMI menu, then enter this into the
HMC to make it connect. (It will be something like 192.255.255.255)
You'll want to put the service processor on a private network along with
the HMC (The Tx RJ45 ethernet port I believe).

Here is a starting point on getting the HMC setup and configured properly:
http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infoce...phby/ascii.htm
It's not really too bad, just power it up and step through the initial
power on configuration that comes up.

As far as the documentation, yes they kind of made a mess of it this
go-around. However, everything that applies to the i5 hardware is
exactly the same as the p5 hardware. Just verify the machine type is one
of the pSeries machine types for a given model (9111, 9113, 9117, ect).

Once you get the HMC up and connected, verify you have the latest
firmware installed on the 520 (Very bottom of page):
https://techsupport.services.ibm.com.../download.html

Lastly, you'll need to create a partition and assign resources to it
(cpu's, memory, disks, pci cards, ect.) before you can load AIX.

Still not working? It's a new machine right? Take advantage of your free
IBM warranty: 1-800-426-7378 and open a hardware call. They will step
you through getting it working with a cherry on top.

Other things:
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Here are your control panel functions:
http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infoce...5/normfunc.htm

The RJ48 connector on the front is the same connector as S1 on the rear
of the unit.