IBM technician informed that disk on DQD 82MC-P3-D5 needs to be replaced.
Server is ESERVER P5 570 9117 with 2 LPARs
aix6
aix7
Listing disks
root@aix6:/ # lsdev -Cc disk
hdisk0 Available 08-08-00 SAS Disk Drive
hdisk1 Available 08-08-00 SAS Disk Drive
hdisk2 Available 08-08-00 SAS RAID 5 Disk Array
hdisk3 Available 0D-08-00 SAS RAID 5 Disk Array
hdisk4 Available 01-00-02 MPIO FC 2145
hdisk21 Available 01-00-02 MPIO FC 2145
hdisk22 Available 01-00-02 MPIO FC 2145
hdisk44 Available 01-00-02 MPIO FC 2145
hdisk55 Available 01-00-02 MPIO FC 2145
hdisk56 Available 01-00-02 MPIO FC 2145
hdisk57 Available 01-00-02 MPIO FC 2145
Trying to find disk with Hardware Location Code DQD 82MC-P3-D5
root@aix6:/ # lsdev -Cc disk | awk ‘{print “lscfg -vpl “$1’}
lscfg -vpl hdisk0
lscfg -vpl hdisk1
lscfg -vpl hdisk2
lscfg -vpl hdisk3
lscfg -vpl hdisk4
lscfg -vpl hdisk21
lscfg -vpl hdisk22
lscfg -vpl hdisk44
lscfg -vpl hdisk55
lscfg -vpl hdisk56
lscfg -vpl hdisk57root@aix6:/ # lsdev -Cc disk | awk ‘{print “lscfg -vpl “$1” | grep \”Hardware Location Code\””‘} | sh
Hardware Location Code……U789D.001.DQD60VA-P3-D5
Hardware Location Code……U789D.001.DQD60VA-P3-D6
Found on LPAR aix7
root@aix7:/root # lsdev -Cc disk | awk ‘{print “lscfg -vpl “$1” | grep \”Hardware Location Code\””‘} | sh
Hardware Location Code……U789D.001.DQD82MC-P3-D1
Hardware Location Code……U789D.001.DQD82MC-P3-D2
Hardware Location Code……U789D.001.DQD82MC-P3-D3
Hardware Location Code……U789D.001.DQD82MC-P3-D4
Hardware Location Code……U789D.001.DQD82MC-P3-D5
Hardware Location Code……U789D.001.DQD82MC-P3-D6root@aix7:/root # lscfg -vpl hdisk4
hdisk4 U789D.001.DQD82MC-P3-D5 SAS Disk Drive (450000 MB)Manufacturer…………….IBM
Machine Type and Model……ST3450856SS
FRU Number………………44V4432
ROS Level and ID…………45363134
Serial Number……………3QQ0KZEP
EC Level………………..L35857
Part Number……………..44V4433
Device Specific.(Z0)……..000005329F001002
Device Specific.(Z1)……..1217E614
Device Specific.(Z2)……..0021
Device Specific.(Z3)……..000-0
Device Specific.(Z4)……..
Device Specific.(Z5)……..22
Device Specific.(Z6)……..L35857
Hardware Location Code……U789D.001.DQD82MC-P3-D5PLATFORM SPECIFIC
Name: disk
Node: disk
Device Type: block
Before replacing the disk using diag, remove disk definition otherwise you will receive the error: The device is currently in use and cannot be removed
root@aix7:/root # rmdev -dl hdisk4
hdisk4 deleted
Run diag
root@aix7:/root # diag
DIAGNOSTIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS VERSION 7.1.3.15 801001LICENSED MATERIAL and LICENSED INTERNAL CODE – PROPERTY OF IBM
(C) COPYRIGHTS BY IBM AND BY OTHERS 1982, 2014.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.These programs contain diagnostics, service aids, and tasks for
the system. These procedures should be used whenever problems
with the system occur which have not been corrected by any
software application procedures available.In general, the procedures will run automatically. However,
sometimes you will be required to select options, inform the
system when to continue, and do simple tasks.Several keys are used to control the procedures:
– The Enter key continues the procedure or performs an action.
– The Backspace key allows keying errors to be corrected.
– The cursor keys are used to select an option.Press the F3 key to exit or press Enter to continue.
FUNCTION SELECTION 801002
Move cursor to selection, then press Enter.
Diagnostic Routines
This selection will test the machine hardware. Wrap plugs and
other advanced functions will not be used.
Advanced Diagnostics Routines
This selection will test the machine hardware. Wrap plugs and
other advanced functions will be used.
Task Selection (Diagnostics, Advanced Diagnostics, Service Aids, etc.)
This selection will list the tasks supported by these procedures.
Once a task is selected, a resource menu may be presented showing
all resources supported by the task.
Resource Selection
This selection will list the resources in the system that are supported
by these procedures. Once a resource is selected, a task menu will
be presented showing all tasks that can be run on the resource(s).
TASKS SELECTION LIST 801004
From the list below, select a task by moving the cursor to
the task and pressing ‘Enter’.
To list the resources for the task highlighted, press ‘List’.Run Diagnostics
Run Error Log Analysis
Run Exercisers
Display or Change Diagnostic Run Time OptionsAdd Resource to Resource List
Automatic Error Log Analysis and Notification
Backup and Restore Media
Certify Media
Change Hardware Vital Product Data
Configure Platform Processor Diagnostics
Delete Resource from Resource List
Disk Maintenance
Display Configuration and Resource List
Display Firmware Device Node Information
Display Hardware Error Report
Display Hardware Vital Product Data
Display Multipath I/O (MPIO) Device Configuration
Display Previous Diagnostic Results
Display Resource Attributes
Display Service Hints
Display Software Product Data
Display or Change Bootlist
Format Media
Gather System Information
Hot Plug Task
IBM Tape Drive Service Aids
This selection provides a set of tools to perform utility functions on
Tape and Medium Changer Devices supported by the Atape Device Driver.
Identify and Attention Indicators
Log Repair Action
Microcode Tasks
Periodic Diagnostics
RAID Array Manager
Update Disk Based Diagnostics
Hot Plug Task 801004
Move cursor to desired item and press Enter.
PCI Hot Plug Manager
SCSI and SCSI RAID Hot Plug Manager
SCSI and SCSI RAID HOT PLUG MANAGER 802481
The following operations can be performed on devices attached to
SCSI and SCSI RAID Hot Plug Enclosure devices.Make selection, use Enter to continue.
List Hot Swap Enclosure Devices
This selection lists all scsi hot swap slots and their contents.
Identify a Device Attached to a SCSI Hot Swap Enclosure Device
This selection sets the Identify indication.
Attach a Device to an SCSI Hot Swap Enclosure Device
This selection sets the Add indication and prepares
the slot for insertion of a device.
Replace/Remove a Device Attached to an SCSI Hot Swap Enclosure Device
This selection sets the Remove indication and prepares
the device for removal.
Configure Added/Replaced Devices
This selection runs the configuration manager on the
parent adapter where devices have been added or replaced.
REMOVE OR REPLACE DEVICE ATTACHED TO A SCSI HOT SWAP ENCLOSURE DEVICE 802485
The following is a list of configured, unconfigured and populated
SCSI Hot Swap Enclosure device slots. Select a slot to remove or
replace the device attached to that slot.
ENSURE THAT NO OTHER HOST IS USING THE DEVICE BEFORE REMOVING IT.Make selection, use Enter to continue.
U789D.001.DQD50B4-
ses0 P4-Y1
slot 1 P4-D1 cd0U789D.001.DQD82MC-
ses1 P3-Y2
ses2 P3-Y1
slot 1 P3-D1 hdisk0
slot 2 P3-D2 hdisk1
slot 3 P3-D3 hdisk2
slot 4 P3-D4 hdisk3
slot 5 P3-D5 [populated]
slot 6 P3-D6 hdisk5
Tell the technician to replace the disk. After disk is replaced, press Enter
The LED should be in the Remove state for the selected device. You may now remove or replace the device. Use ‘Enter’ to indicate you are finished.
Instead of showing populated, it will show the disk name
REMOVE OR REPLACE DEVICE ATTACHED TO A SCSI HOT SWAP ENCLOSURE DEVICE 802485
The following is a list of configured, unconfigured and populated
SCSI Hot Swap Enclosure device slots. Select a slot to remove or
replace the device attached to that slot.
ENSURE THAT NO OTHER HOST IS USING THE DEVICE BEFORE REMOVING IT.Make selection, use Enter to continue.
U789D.001.DQD50B4-
ses0 P4-Y1
slot 1 P4-D1 cd0U789D.001.DQD82MC-
ses1 P3-Y2
ses2 P3-Y1
slot 1 P3-D1 hdisk0
slot 2 P3-D2 hdisk1
slot 3 P3-D3 hdisk2
slot 4 P3-D4 hdisk3
slot 5 P3-D5 hdisk4
slot 6 P3-D6 hdisk5
Source:
Replacing a disk drive with the AIX system or logical partition powered on
Replacing a SCSI disk drive
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