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PC Server Enterprise Expansion Enclosure - ECA020: Power terminator for backplanes in 3518 enclosure

Applicable to: World-Wide

PURPOSE:
This ECA provides for the installation of a Power Termination Plug on backplanes in a IBM PC Server Enterprise Expansion Enclosure.

This ECA is applicable if the configuration of the 3518 holds true to the "Physical Check" section of this document.

This ECA will expire December 30, 2004.

FEATURES:

Type,
Model,
Stage

With
B/M

Machines Affected
and/or Feature/Device
Description

B/M to be
Installed

Service
Hours

System
Hours

3518

B/M0000000

USA:
TYPE 3518 ALL MODELS
EMEA:
TYPE 3518 ALL MODELS
TRAVEL PER SITE: 0.8HR
SERVICE PER
SYSTEM: 0.8HR

B/M0000000

00.8

00.3


PHYSICAL CHECK:
All of the following must be true for this ECA to apply:

- The System is a PC Server Enterprise Expansion Enclosure Type 3518, All Models.

- One or more Hot-Swap backplanes located in the 3518 are connected to a bulkhead connector without the use of a SCSI Repeater resulting in a direct SCSI connection to the Host Bus SCSI Adapter / Controller located in the Server the 3518 is connected to.

- One or more Hot-Swap backplanes in the 3518 have only one attached SCSI Cable.

- If there is a daisy chain cable between any 2 backplanes and there are only 3 drives in each backplane with no SCSI repeater, then add the terminator at the unconnected connector of the last backplane.

PREREQUISITES:
NONE

COMPANION:
None

CONCURRENT:
None

DETAIL:
Install a SCSI Power Terminator FRU p/n03K9283 on the exit cable connector on the Hot-Swap backplane(s) that has ONLY one attached SCSI Cable.

1- Power OFF the 3518 Enclosure and the attached Server.

2- Open the front cover faceplate of the 3518 enclosure.

3- Locate the black latch on the left side and lift it from the bottom. Pull the entire front cover off starting working from the top to the bottom.

4- Open the side access panel door.

5- Remove the two screws (shown by stars below). This will release the front half of the fan assembly. Lift the entire fan assembly approximately 1/2 inch to release from slots on the backside.

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6- Carefully rotate the fan assembly towards the back of the enclosure, taking care to avoid stressing the fan power cables.

7- Locate the exit cable connector at the far end of the backplane (opposite end from jumpers) as depicted below.

Hot-Swap backplane

8- Insert the Power Terminator FRU p/n03K9283 into the exit connector. Push it firmly but gently.

9- Reinstall the fan assembly making certain to seat the back side properly into the slots.

10-Secure the front side of the fan assembly with the original 2 screws.

11-Close the side door.

12-Reinstall the front cover being sure to secure the black latch on the left side.

13- Power up the 3518 Enclosure.

14- Power up the Server.

NOTES:
This ECA is "Mandatory".

This ECA will expire December 30, 2004.

USA:
IBM TSS CE's should record all time and parts to Service code 33, ECA020, other Office 990.

FRU p/n03K9283 should be ordered code B.

EMEA:
IBM PSS CE's should record all time and parts to Service code 33, (3518) ECA020, Other Office 990.

FRU p/n03K9283 should be ordered code B.

Business Partners Claims: Refer to Warranty Claim System;
Use Emergency Claim 5 (ECA) and Quote ECA No. and M/T 3518.

Order p/n03K9283 for parts required.

SAS KEYWORDS:
PSY2, D/T3518, TERMINATOR, SERVICER ONLY, POWER, P/N03K9283, ECA020, 3518ECA, H164971

Search Keywords

PSY2, D/T3518, TERMINATOR, POWER, SERVICER ONLY, P/N03K9283, ECA020, D/TECA, 3518-001, H164971

Document Category

ECA, Retain

Date Created

21-10-98

Last Updated

27-10-98

Revision Date

Brand

IBM PC Server

Product Family

Rack/Storage Enclosures

Machine Type

3518

Model

ALL

TypeModel

Retain Tip (if applicable)

H164971, ECA020

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Date last altered: A98/10/23