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RE: HMC 7063-CR1 configuration and initial P9 power on

Have I ever mentioned I really hate (even as I get to understand and use)
the new graphical interface on the HMC?

That's not the only place that will happen. You need to be really careful
to review the screen before the enter or save button is pushed. In practice
I've gotten into the habit of setting things, then going right back in to
check the setting to see if it took. Particularly in the networking and
storage attributes sections of the software.

V9 is the buggiest HMC software to date. It brings visions of Al Barsa's
"Horrible Machine Console" commentary back.... Shuddering........

Glad you found the problem. Blood pressure can return to normal now.


--
Jim Oberholtzer
Agile Technology Architects

-----Original Message-----
From: MIDRANGE-L <midrange-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx> On Behalf Of Steinmetz,
Paul
Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2018 11:06 AM
To: 'Midrange Systems Technical Discussion' <midrange-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: RE: HMC 7063-CR1 configuration and initial P9 power on

Somehow, on HMC network setup, eth0, Enable DHCP Server became unchecked.
Re-enabled DHCP, HMC now sees the server.

Onward.

Paul

-----Original Message-----
From: MIDRANGE-L [mailto:midrange-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Jim
Oberholtzer
Sent: Monday, December 10, 2018 6:12 PM
To: Midrange Systems Technical Discussion
Subject: Re: HMC 7063-CR1 configuration and initial P9 power on

Yea that short walk tends to heal several wounds and settle folks down.

As I said before, the P9s just need time to fight a bit.

Jim Oberholtzer
Agile Technology Architects



On Dec 10, 2018, at 5:01 PM, Evan Harris <auctionitis@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Hi Paul

yes, that's assuming the IP address is already assigned (like for
instance if you moved it from another HMC) The find function uses a
range of addresses to look for a specific system, again assuming an
address has been assigned. Basically there's a DHCP thing going on
between the HMC and the Managed Server.

if the system has not been powered on or connected to a HMC before
then just check your HMC cabling to make sure it is correct. If you
have to change it you might need to give it a few minutes.I;ve
occasionally been a bit frustrated and then the managed system just
pops up so going for a short walk can't hurt. A watched pot never boils
and all that.

On Tue, Dec 11, 2018 at 11:57 AM Steinmetz, Paul
<PSteinmetz@xxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:

Evan,

I have all that.
The "add managed system" is asking for an IP address.
???

Paul


-----Original Message-----
From: MIDRANGE-L [mailto:midrange-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf
Of Evan Harris
Sent: Monday, December 10, 2018 5:53 PM
To: Midrange Systems Technical Discussion
Subject: Re: HMC 7063-CR1 configuration and initial P9 power on

Hi Paul

You should only need the connection between the HMC and the server at
this point, so you only need the connection to between Ethernet
Connector 1 on the HMC and HMC1 port on the Power server.

If the cabling is correct you can always use the HMC Find Managing
system function to go and search for the system. if it is not
connected then connecting it should be enough but you will need to be
a little bit patient as it takes a few minutes.


On Tue, Dec 11, 2018 at 11:45 AM Steinmetz, Paul
<PSteinmetz@xxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:

Evan,

I'll have to repeat these steps below, since my HMC did not see the
server.

- Connect Power to the Managed System; watch them complete the
intitial power on sequence (basically until the power light is
flashing)
- Look for the managed system in the HMC using the serial number to
verify; if my cabling is correct it should have connected and be
waiting for first time authentication

Question.
Do the server's 5899 NIC cards have to be connected at this time?
I didn't think they did?

Paul

-----Original Message-----
From: MIDRANGE-L [mailto:midrange-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf
Of Evan Harris
Sent: Monday, December 10, 2018 5:39 PM
To: Midrange Systems Technical Discussion
Subject: Re: HMC 7063-CR1 configuration and initial P9 power on

Hi Paul

I am not sure which manual the table you are referring to appears
in, but generally the sequence of events I follow is something like:
- cable up the machine(s) and HMC including network cables
- Power up the HMC and perform basic configuration
- Connect Power to the Managed System; watch them complete the
intitial power on sequence (basically until the power light is
flashing)
- Look for the managed system in the HMC using the serial number to
verify;
if my cabling is correct it should have connected and be waiting for
first
time authentication
- Go through and enter the managed system passwords and ASMI
passwords
- At that point I might start the Managed system using the HMC

I would not skip the passwords as they are required to allow the HMC
to manage the system.

Hope this helps.

On Tue, Dec 11, 2018 at 10:29 AM Steinmetz, Paul
<PSteinmetz@xxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:

I'm following Table 1. Manual HMC configuration tasks and where to
find related information



13. Connect the managed system to a power source.

14. Set passwords for the managed system, and each of the ASMI
passwords
(general and admin) Setting passwords for the managed system

15. Access ASMI to set the date and time on the managed system.

16. Start the managed system and return to this checklist when you
have completed this step.



Questions.

1) Do steps 14 and 15 need to be completed at this time or can they
be done at a latter point?

I've never logged into our ASMI on our current system.



Step 16,

2) How is the managed system stated at this point?

Does it need to be powered on manually before it is added "Add
managed system"?

How is it powered on this done if not yet appearing on the HMC?


Thank You
_____
Paul Steinmetz
IBM i Systems Administrator

Pencor Services, Inc.
462 Delaware Ave
Palmerton Pa 18071

610-826-9117 work
610-826-9188 fax
610-349-0913 cell
610-377-6012 home

psteinmetz@xxxxxxxxxx<mailto:psteinmetz@xxxxxxxxxx>
http://www.pencor.com/



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