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Front coverIBM IntelliStation POWER 285Technical Overviewand IntroductionDesigned for high-end mechanicalcomputer-aided designUses leading-edge IBM POWER5 processor technologyDelivers a 64-bit CATIAcapable environmentScott VetterCarlo CostantiniGregor Linzmeieribm.com/redbooksRedpaper
International Technical Support OrganizationIBM IntelliStation POWER 285 Technical Overview andIntroductionSeptember 2006
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ContentsNotices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vTrademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viPreface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viiThe team that wrote this Redpaper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viiBecome a published author . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viiiComments welcome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viiiChapter 1. General description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.1 System specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.2 Physical packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.3 IntelliStation POWER 285 workstation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.4 Minimum and optional features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.4.1 Processor features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.4.2 Memory features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.4.3 Disk and media feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.4.4 USB diskette drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.4.5 USB SpacePilot, SpaceBall, and SpaceMouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.5 Express product offerings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12233455566Chapter 2. Architecture and technical overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92.1 The POWER5 processor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102.2 Processor and cache . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112.3 Memory subsystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132.3.1 Memory placement rules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132.3.2 Memory restrictions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142.3.3 Memory throughput . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142.4 Internal I/O subsystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152.4.1 PCI-X slots and adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152.4.2 LAN adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162.4.3 Graphics accelerators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162.4.4 Flat-panel monitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192.4.5 Audio adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202.4.6 SCSI adapters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202.4.7 iSCSI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202.4.8 Fibre Channel adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212.5 System ports and serial ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222.6 Internal storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222.6.1 Internal media devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222.6.2 Internal hot-swappable SCSI disks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232.7 RAID options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242.8 Operating system requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242.9 Service processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Chapter 3. RAS and manageability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.1 Reliability, fault tolerance, and data integrity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.1.1 Fault avoidance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.1.2 First-failure data capture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.1.3 Permanent monitoring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Copyright IBM Corp. 2005, 2006. All rights reserved.2728282829iii
3.1.4 Self-healing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.1.5 N 1 redundancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.1.6 Fault masking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.1.7 Resource deallocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.1.8 Serviceability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.2 Manageability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.2.1 Service processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.2.2 Service Agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.2.3 IBM IntelliStation POWER 285 firmware maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .303131313233333436Chapter 4. Workstation hints and tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.1 64-bit CATIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.1.1 Checking the AIX 5L kernel mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.1.2 Changing from a 32-bit to a 64-bit kernel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.2 Checking and changing the SMT setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.3 Network Installation Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.4 Automated shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.5 Wake on LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.6 AIX Toolbox for Linux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.7 Licence Use Management Version 4.6.8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37383939394143454646Appendix A. Servicing an IBM IntelliStation system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Resource Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50IBM Systems Hardware Information Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50Related publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .IBM Redbooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Other publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Online resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .How to get IBM Redbooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Help from IBM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ivIBM IntelliStation POWER 285 Technical Overview and Introduction535353545454
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PrefaceThis IBM Redpaper is a comprehensive guide covering the IBM IntelliStation POWER 285 workstation. We introduce major hardware offerings and discuss theirprominent functions.Professionals wanting to acquire a better understanding of IBM IntelliStation systems shouldconsider reading this document. The intended audience for this paper includes: ClientsSales and marketing professionalsTechnical support professionalsIBM Business PartnersIndependent software vendorsThis document is an addition to current set of IBM IntelliStation systems documentation as adesktop reference that offers a detailed, technical description of the IntelliStationPOWER 285 system.This publication does not replace the latest marketing materials, product documentation, andtools. It is intended as an additional source of information that, together with existing sources,can be used to enhance your knowledge of IBM server solutions.The team that wrote this RedpaperThis Redpaper was produced by an international specialist working at the IBM InternationalTechnical Support Organization, Austin Center.Scott Vetter is a Certified IT Specialist for IBM and has over 21 years of experience with IBM.He currently works in the United States as a presales Systems Architect representing IBMSystems and Technology Group product offerings. He has been working with IBM Systemp servers for over 16 years.Carlos Costantini is a Certified IT Specialist for IBM and has over 28 years of experiencewith IBM and IBM Business Partners. He currently works in Italy Presales Field TechnicalSales Support for IBM Sales Representatives and IBM Business Partners for all IBM Systemp offerings. He has broad marketing experience. He is a certified specialist for IBM eServer pSeries and IBM System p servers.Gregor Linzmeier is an IBM Advisory IT Specialist for IBM System p5 workstation andentry servers as part of the Systems and Technology Group in Mainz, Germany, supportingIBM sales, Business Partners, and client with pre-sales consultation and implementation ofclient/server environments. He has worked for more than 15 years as an infrastructurespecialist for RT, RS/6000 , pSeries, and IBM AIX 5L in large CATIA client/serverprojects.The project that produced this document was managed by:Scott VetterIBM U.S. Copyright IBM Corp. 2005, 2006. All rights reserved.vii
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1Chapter 1.General descriptionThe IBM IntelliStation POWER 285 workstation (9111-285) combines excellent performanceand capacity in a flexible, affordable package. When used with the IBM POWER GXT4500Por GXT6500P 3D graphics accelerator, it is an outstanding choice for high-end MechanicalComputer Aided Design (MCAD), Computer Aided Engineering (CAE), graphic processing,and other floating-point intensive business and technical applications. Using a 2D graphicsaccelerator, it can be used for less demanding applications such as software development.With leading-edge IBM POWER5 processor technology, the affordable 64-bit symmetricmultiprocessing (SMP) IntelliStation POWER 285 workstation offers significant price andperformance benefits. For MCAD workloads, it provides much greater performance than itspredecessor, the IntelliStation POWER 275. By extending the performance of high-enddesign and analysis, the IntelliStation POWER 285 raises the bar for single-seat MCADdesign and analysis solutions.The IntelliStation POWER 285 is available in a 1-core or 2-core configuration usingstate-of-the-art, 64-bit, copper-based POWER5 microprocessors running at 1.9 or 2.1GHz,with 36 MB of L3 cache. The base 1 GB of main memory can be expanded to 32 GB forimproved performance and exploitation of 64-bit addressing used in large computationalapplications.The IntelliStation POWER 285 contains seven bays, four of the bays are front-accessible andhot-swap-capable DASD bays. These four DASD bays can accommodate up to 1.2 TB of diskstorage. Two of the remaining three bays are used for a DVD-ROM and a DVD-RAM, and thelast bay can contain a tape drive.The IntelliStation POWER 285 workstation supports a full range of graphic input and outputdevices including the USB IBM SpacePilot, SpaceBall Plus 3D, and USB SpaceMouse Plus3D input devices, flat panel monitors, and other keyboard and mouse devices.Additional reliability and availability features include redundant hot-plug cooling fans. Alongwith these hot-plug components, the IntelliStation POWER 285 is designed to provide anextensive set of reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS) features that include improvedfault isolation, recovery from errors without stopping the system, avoidance of recurringfailures, and predictive failure analysis. Copyright IBM Corp. 2005, 2006. All rights reserved.1
1.1 System specificationsTable 1-1 provides the IntelliStation POWER 285 general system specifications.Table 1-1 IntelliStation POWER 285 specificationsDescriptionRangeOperating temperature5 to 35 Celsius (41 to 95 Farenheit)Relative humidity8% to 80%Operating voltage100 to 127 or 200 to 240 V AC (auto-ranging)Operating frequency50/60 Hz plus or minus 0.5 HzMaximum power consumption750 WattsMaximum thermal output2.560 BTU/houraSound operating5.0 Belsb idle, 5.1 Bels operatinga. A BTU is a British Thermal Unit, or .b. Bels are a unit of measurement of the loudness or strength of a signal, named after Alexander Graham Bell1.2 Physical packagingTable 1-2 provides the major physical attributes found on the IntelliStation POWER 285system. The IntelliStation POWER 285 workstation is available as a deskside system only.Table 1-2 Physical packaging of IntelliStation POWER 285DimensionRangeHeight533 mm (21.0 in.)Width201 mm (07.9 in.)Depth706 mm (27.8 in.)Weight2Minimum configuration35.5 kg (78.1 lb)Maximum configuration43.0 kg (94.6 lb)IBM IntelliStation POWER 285 Technical Overview and Introduction
1.3 IntelliStation POWER 285 workstationFigure 1-1 shows a detailed view of the IntelliStation POWER 285 workstation, including thelocations of all components and devices. Note especially the improved front access doors andacoustic materials used.Figure 1-1 Front three-quarters view of IntelliStation POWER 2851.4 Minimum and optional featuresThe IntelliStation POWER 285 system is based on a flexible, modular design of onePOWER5 processor packaged in a dual-core module (DCM) and an integrated L3 cache,soldered directly to the system board. The minimum IntelliStation POWER 285 configurationmust include a processor, a processor entitlement, memory, power supply, hard disk, a diskdrive enclosure, a media backplane, a power cord, and a 2D graphics accelerator.The major features of the IntelliStation POWER 285 are: 1-core and 2-core configurations, both available with 1.9 GHz or 2.1GHz POWER5 processors featuring a 36 MB L3 cache From 1 GB to 32 GB of total system memory capacity using DDR-2 DIMM technology Four SCSI disk drives in a minimum configuration for a total internal storage capacity of1.2 TB using 300 GB disk drivesChapter 1. General description3
Six PCI-X slots (three long and three short slots):– Three hot-swap 133 MHz 64-bit PCI-X slots– Two hot-swap 66 MHz 32-bit PCI-X slots– One hot-swap DDR 266 MHz 64-bit PCI-X slot Two slim-line media bays for optional storage devices One half-high bay for an optional tape deviceThe IntelliStation POWER 285 system, including the service processor described in 3.2.1,“Service processor” on page 33, supports the following native ports: Two 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports Two system ports (serial) Two USB 2.0 ports An optional external USB diskette drive 1.44 (FC 2591) Two HMC portsIn addition, the IntelliStation POWER 285 system features one internal Ultra320 SCSIdual-channel controller, redundant cooling fans, and a power supply.The system supports 32-bit and 64-bit applications and requires a specific level of operatingsystem. See 2.8, “Operating system requirements” on page 24 for more information.1.4.1 Processor featuresThe IntelliStation POWER 285 is available in a 1-core or 2-core configurations usingstate-of-the-art, 64-bit, copper-based POWER5 microprocessors running at 1.9 GHz or 2.1GHz, both with 36 MB of L3 cache. The initial order of the IntelliStation POWER 285 systemmust contain the feature code of the desired number of processors, plus it must contain theprocessor activation code. For a list of available processor and activation features, seeTable 1-3 and Table 1-4. IBM Capacity on Demand is not available on the IntelliStationPOWER 285.Table 1-3 Processor and feature codesFeature codeDescription53261-core 2.1 GHz POWER5 Processor Card, 0 activated53272-core 2.1 GHz POWER5 Processor Card, 0 activated83271-core 1.9 GHz POWER5 Processor Card, 0 activated83302-core 1.9 GHz POWER5 Processor Card, 0 activatedTable 1-4 Processor activation feature codes4Feature codeDescription7336Activation of one processor for FC 53267339Activation of one processor for FC 53278402No-charge activation of one processor for FC 53268403No-charge activation of one processor for FC 53277319Activation of one processor for FC 8327IBM IntelliStation POWER 285 Technical Overview and Introduction
Feature codeDescription7320Activation of one processor for FC 83308409No-charge activation of one processor for FC 83278410No-charge activation of one processor for FC 83301.4.2 Memory featuresThe system board of the IntelliStation POWER 285 system has eight sockets for memoryDIMMs. The minimum memory requirement is 1 GB, and the maximum capacity is 32 GB.Table 1-5 lists the available memory features.Table 1-5 Memory sizes and feature codesFeature codeDescription19301 GB (2 x 512 MB), DIMMS, 533 MHz DDR-2 SDRAM19312 GB (2 x 1024 MB), DIMMS, 533 MHz DDR-2 SDRAM19324 GB (2 x 2048 MB), DIMMS, 533 MHz DDR-2 SDRAM19348 GB (2 x 4096 MB), DIMMS, 533 MHz DDR-2 SDRAM1.4.3 Disk and media featureThe IntelliStation POWER 285 configuration includes a 4-pack disk drive enclosure. TheIntelliStation POWER 285 workstation features up to four disk drive bays, two slim-line mediadevice bays, and one half-height media bay. The minimum configuration requires at least onedisk drive. Table 1-6 shows the disk drive feature codes that each bay can contain.Table 1-6 Disks drives and feature codesFeature codeDescription197036.4 GB 15 K RPM Ultra320 SCSI Disk Drive Assembly196873.4 GB 10 K RPM Ultra320 SCSI Disk Drive Assembly197173.4 GB 15 K RPM Ultra320 SCSI Disk Drive Assembly1969146.8 GB 10 K RPM Ultra320 SCSI Disk Drive Assembly1972146.8 GB 15 K RPM Ultra320 SCSI Disk Drive Assembly1973300 GB 10 K RPM Ultra320 SCSI Disk Drive Assembly1.4.4 USB diskette driveIn some situations, an external USB 1.44 MB diskette drive for the IntelliStation POWER 285system (FC 2591) is helpful. This lightweight USB V2 attached diskette drive takes its powerrequirements from the USB port. A USB cable is provided. The drive can be attached to theintegrated USB ports, or to a USB adapter (FC 2738). A maximum of one USB diskette driveis supported per controller. The same controller can share a USB mouse and keyboard.Chapter 1. General description5
1.4.5 USB SpacePilot, SpaceBall, and SpaceMouseThe SpacePilot, SpaceBall, and SpaceMouse are USB based input devices available for usewith graphical applications. These devices are shown in Figure 1-2 on page 6. The use ofOEM products is not officially supported by IBM.Figure 1-2 SpacePilot, SpaceBall and SpaceMouseThe SpacePilot 3D Input Device (FC 8426) is a high-level 3D motion controller which enablesthe user to manipulate 3D models and 3D cameras naturally and intuitively with up to sixdegrees of freedom of control to simultaneously pan, zoom, and rotate 3D objects in everydirection. The SpacePilot automatically senses the application and mode the user is workingwith and displays input information on the unit's LCD.The SpaceBall 3D Input Device (FC 8422) is a 3D input device that allows you to view acomputer-generated model from many angles. By applying fingertip control to push, pull, andtwist the ball, you manipulate the image on the screen. Spaceball facilitates zooming,panning, and rotating.The SpaceMouse 3D Input Device (FC 8425) is a high-level 3D input device which providesreal-time 3D motion control for increased productivity, better design comprehension, andearly detection of design errors. By applying fingertip control to push, pull, and twist the ball,you manipulate the image on the screen. RoHS compliant. Attaches to USB port.1.5 Express product offeringsExpress product offerings are available on an initial order only. They provide a predefinedconfiguration that is desired to meet typical client requirements. Zero-priced processoractivations are available when a system order satisfies specific configuration requirements forthe number of processors, total memory, quantity and size of disk drives, presence of a mediadevice, monitor, keyboard, mouse, and audio adapter. When you purchase an Expressproduct offering, you are also entitled to a lower-priced AIX 5L operating system license, oryou can choose to purchase the system with no operating system. The lower-priced AIX 5Loperating system is processed using a feature number on AIX 5L (AIX 5L Edition).You can make changes to the standard features as needed and still qualify for processorentitlements at no additional charge and a lower-priced AIX 5L operating system license.However, selection of total memory or DASD smaller than the total defined as the minimumsdisqualifies the order as an Express product offering. For example, the GXT6500P 3Dgraphics accelerator can be substituted for
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