Compaq AlphaServer DS20E Manuel utilisateur

Compaq Computer Corporation

AlphaServer DS20E

AlphaStation DS20E

Reference Guide

Order Number: ER-K8F6W-UA. D0

This manual is for managers and operators of Compaq

AlphaServer DS20E / AlphaStation DS20E systems.

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Revised, August 2000

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Contents

Preface ........................................................................................................................xi

Chapter 1 System Overvie

1.1 System Enclosures ................................................................................ 1-2

1.2 System Parts ( ront/Side View)............................................................ 1-4

1.3 System Parts (Rear View) ..................................................................... 1-6

1.4 Operator Control Panel......................................................................... 1-8

1.5 System Board ...................................................................................... 1-10

1.6 Server eature Module ....................................................................... 1-12

1.7 PCI Slots ............................................................................................. 1-14

1.8 Power Supplies.................................................................................... 1-16

1.9 Removable Media Storage................................................................... 1-18

1.10 Hard Disk Drive Storage..................................................................... 1-19

1.11 Two-Way Combination Module........................................................... 1-20

1.12 Console Terminal ................................................................................ 1-21

Chapter 2 Installing the Pedestal System

2.1 System Dimensions and Service Area................................................... 2-2

2.2 Power Requirements............................................................................. 2-3

2.3 Shipment Box........................................................................................ 2-4

2.4 Pedestal Setup ...................................................................................... 2-5

2.5 System Access ....................................................................................... 2-6

2.6 Installing a Pedestal Kit ....................................................................... 2-7

Chapter 3 Installing the Rackmount System

3.1 Rackmount Documentation................................................................... 3-2

3.2 Power Requirements............................................................................. 3-3

3.3 Shipment Box........................................................................................ 3-4

3.4 Marking the Installation Area .............................................................. 3-5

3.5 Rack Accessories ................................................................................... 3-6

3.6 Preparing the System Chassis .............................................................. 3-8

3.7 Preparing the Rack ............................................................................. 3-12

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3.8 Installing the System Chassis............................................................. 3-16

3.9 Installing the Interlock System .......................................................... 3-18

3.10 Installing the Cable Management Arm .............................................. 3-20

3.11 Dressing the Cables ............................................................................ 3-22

3.12 Attaching the ront Bezel................................................................... 3-24

Chapter 4 Booting and Installing an Operating System

4.1 Setting Boot Options ............................................................................. 4-2

4.1.1 auto_action...................................................................................... 4-3

4.1.2 bootdef_dev ..................................................................................... 4-5

4.1.3 boot_file........................................................................................... 4-6

4.1.4 boot_osflags..................................................................................... 4-7

4.1.5 ei*0_inet_init or ew*0_inet_init.................................................... 4-11

4.1.6 ei*0_protocols or ew*0_protocols................................................... 4-12

4.2 Booting Tru64 UNIX........................................................................... 4-13

4.2.1 Booting Tru64 UNIX over the Network........................................ 4-16

4.3 Starting a Tru64 UNIX Installation ................................................... 4-18

4.4 Booting Linux...................................................................................... 4-20

4.5 Booting OpenVMS............................................................................... 4-24

4.6 Booting OpenVMS from the InfoServer .............................................. 4-26

4.7 Starting an OpenVMS Installation..................................................... 4-28

Chapter 5 Configuring and Installing Components

5.1 Preparing to Install Components.......................................................... 5-2

5.2 Removing the Side Cover (Pedestal) ..................................................... 5-3

5.3 Removing the Top Cover (Rackmount) ................................................. 5-5

5.4 Memory Configuration.......................................................................... 5-6

5.4.1 Installing and Removing DIMMs ................................................... 5-8

5.5 CPU Configuration.............................................................................. 5-10

5.6 Installing a PCI or ISA Option ........................................................... 5-11

5.6.1 Installing a PCI Option................................................................. 5-12

5.6.2 Installing a Multichannel SCSI Option ........................................ 5-14

5.7 Installing a Redundant Power Supply................................................ 5-16

5.8 Network Configuration ....................................................................... 5-18

5.9 Disk Drive Configuration.................................................................... 5-20

5.10 Installing Disk Drives......................................................................... 5-22

5.10.1 Drive Status LEDs........................................................................ 5-24

5.11 Configuring the Storage Subsystem ................................................... 5-26

5.11.1 Connecting a our-Slot Subsystem............................................... 5-26

5.11.2 Installing a Six-Slot Subsystem.................................................... 5-28

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5.12 Installing a Tape Drive ....................................................................... 5-35

5.13 External SCSI Expansion ................................................................... 5-37

5.14 AlphaBIOS Configuration Utilities..................................................... 5-38

5.15 Updating irmware ............................................................................ 5-41

5.15.1 Sources of irmware Updates....................................................... 5-42

5.15.2 Updating irmware from the CD-ROM........................................ 5-43

Chapter 6 Remote Management Console

6.1 RMC Overview...................................................................................... 6-2

6.2 Connecting to RMC ............................................................................... 6-3

6.3 Modem Setup ........................................................................................ 6-4

6.4 Dial-In Procedure.................................................................................. 6-5

6.5 Halt Assertion ....................................................................................... 6-7

6.6 RMC Commands ................................................................................... 6-8

6.7 RMC Switch Pack ............................................................................... 6-14

6.7.1 Changing a Switch Setting ........................................................... 6-16

6.7.2 Resetting the RMC to actory Defaults........................................ 6-17

6.8 Troubleshooting .................................................................................. 6-18

Chapter 7 Using the SRM Console

7.1 SRM Console Overview......................................................................... 7-2

7.1.1 Invoking the SRM Console ............................................................. 7-4

7.2 Command Summary ............................................................................. 7-5

7.3 Getting Help........................................................................................ 7-10

7.4 Displaying the Configuration.............................................................. 7-12

7.5 Displaying the Bootable Devices......................................................... 7-16

7.6 Displaying the Memory Configuration ............................................... 7-18

7.7 Displaying the Power Status............................................................... 7-19

7.8 Displaying the SRM Console Version ................................................. 7-20

7.9 Displaying the CPU Status................................................................. 7-21

7.10 Displaying the PALcode Version......................................................... 7-22

7.11 Booting an Operating System............................................................. 7-23

7.12 Configuring the ISA Bus..................................................................... 7-25

7.13 Testing the System.............................................................................. 7-28

7.14 Starting and Stopping CPUs............................................................... 7-30

7.14.1 halt (or stop).................................................................................. 7-30

7.14.2 continue ........................................................................................ 7-30

7.15 Updating irmware ............................................................................ 7-32

7.16 orcing a System Crash Dump ........................................................... 7-36

7.17 Initializing the System........................................................................ 7-37

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7.18 Reading a ile ..................................................................................... 7-38

7.19 Configuring a PCI NVRAM Module.................................................... 7-40

7.20 Creating a Power-Up Script................................................................ 7-41

7.21 Loading AlphaBIOS ............................................................................ 7-43

7.22 Setting Console Security ..................................................................... 7-44

7.22.1 Overview of Secure Mode.............................................................. 7-44

7.22.2 Setting the Console Password....................................................... 7-45

7.22.3 Setting the Console to Secure Mode ............................................. 7-47

7.22.4 Turning Off Security During a Console Session........................... 7-48

7.22.5 Returning to User Mode ............................................................... 7-51

7.23 Setting and Viewing Environment Variables ..................................... 7-52

7.23.1 com*_baud .................................................................................... 7-56

7.23.2 console........................................................................................... 7-57

7.23.3 cpu_enabled .................................................................................. 7-58

7.23.4 ei*0_mode or ew*0_mode.............................................................. 7-60

7.23.5 kbd_hardware_type ...................................................................... 7-61

7.23.6 language........................................................................................ 7-62

7.23.7 os_type .......................................................................................... 7-63

7.23.8 pci_parity ...................................................................................... 7-64

7.23.9 pk*0_fast....................................................................................... 7-65

7.23.10 pk*0_host_id ................................................................................. 7-66

7.23.11 pk*0_soft_term.............................................................................. 7-67

7.23.12 tt_allow_login................................................................................ 7-69

Chapter 8 Troubleshooting

8.1 Error Beep Codes .................................................................................. 8-2

8.2 Diagnostic LEDs on OCP ...................................................................... 8-3

8.3 Power Problems..................................................................................... 8-4

8.4 Console-Reported ailures.................................................................... 8-5

8.5 Boot Problems ....................................................................................... 8-6

8.6 Thermal Problems and Environmental Status..................................... 8-8

8.7 Operating System Reported ailures ................................................... 8-9

8.8 Memory Problems ............................................................................... 8-10

8.9 PCI Bus Problems ............................................................................... 8-11

8.10 SCSI Problems .................................................................................... 8-12

8.11 ail-Safe Booter Utility....................................................................... 8-13

8.11.1 Starting the SB........................................................................... 8-13

8.11.2 Preparing Diskettes...................................................................... 8-15

8.11.3 Updating irmware ...................................................................... 8-16

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Chapter 9 Specifications

9.1 Physical Specifications.......................................................................... 9-2

9.2 Environmental Specifications ............................................................... 9-4

9.3 Electrical Specifications........................................................................ 9-5

9.4 Acoustical Data ..................................................................................... 9-7

9.5 Power Cord Requirements .................................................................... 9-8

9.5.1 General Requirements.................................................................... 9-8

9.5.2 Country-Specific Requirements...................................................... 9-9

Appendix A Regulatory and Safety Notices

A.1 Class A and Class B Ratings.................................................................A-1

A.1.1 Class A Device Notices....................................................................A-2

A.1.2 Class B Device Notices....................................................................A-4

A.2 Other Safety Notices.............................................................................A-6

A.2.1 Laser Devices..................................................................................A-6

A.2.2 Battery Replacement ......................................................................A-7

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Examples

4–1 Booting Tru64 UNIX from a Local SCSI Disk .................................... 4-13

4–2 RIS Boot .............................................................................................. 4-16

4–3 Text-Based Installation Display ......................................................... 4-18

4–4 Linux Boot Output .............................................................................. 4-21

4–5 Booting OpenVMS from the Local CD-ROM Drive............................. 4-24

4–6 InfoServer Boot ................................................................................... 4-26

4–7 OpenVMS Installation Menu.............................................................. 4-28

7–1 Help (or Man)...................................................................................... 7-10

7–2 Show Config ........................................................................................ 7-12

7–3 Show Device ........................................................................................ 7-16

7–4 Show Memory...................................................................................... 7-18

7–5 Show Power......................................................................................... 7-19

7–6 Show Version ...................................................................................... 7-20

7–7 Show Cpu ............................................................................................ 7-21

7–8 Show Pal.............................................................................................. 7-22

7–9 Tru64 UNIX Boot (Abbreviated) ......................................................... 7-23

7–10 Isacfg ................................................................................................... 7-25

7–11 Test...................................................................................................... 7-28

7–12 Halt and Continue............................................................................... 7-30

7–13 Updating irmware from loppy ........................................................ 7-32

7–14 Crash ................................................................................................... 7-36

7–15 Init....................................................................................................... 7-37

7–16 More .................................................................................................... 7-38

7–17 Prcache................................................................................................ 7-40

7–18 Editing the Nvram Script ................................................................... 7-41

7–19 Clearing the Nvram Script.................................................................. 7-41

7–20 AlphaBIOS .......................................................................................... 7-43

7–21 Set Password....................................................................................... 7-45

7–22 Set Secure ........................................................................................... 7-47

7–23 Login ................................................................................................... 7-48

7–24 Clear Password ................................................................................... 7-51

7–25 Set envar and Show envar................................................................... 7-52

7–26 User-Created Environment Variable.................................................. 7-52

8–1 Running L U ...................................................................................... 8-16

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1–1 DS20E System Variants ....................................................................... 1-2

1–2 System Parts......................................................................................... 1-4

1–3 Ports and Connectors............................................................................ 1-6

1–4 Control and Status Indicators............................................................... 1-8

1–5 System Board ...................................................................................... 1-10

1–6 Server eature Module ....................................................................... 1-12

1–7 PCI Slots (Rack Orientation) .............................................................. 1-14

1–8 Power Supplies (Pedestal Orientation)............................................... 1-16

1–9 Removable Media Storage................................................................... 1-18

1–10 our-Slot and Six-Slot Storage Subsystems ....................................... 1-19

1–11 Combination Module........................................................................... 1-20

1–12 Console Terminal Connections............................................................ 1-21

2–1 System Dimensions............................................................................... 2-2

2–2 Power Supply Requirements................................................................. 2-3

2–3 Unpacking the Shipment ...................................................................... 2-4

2–4 Cabling the System............................................................................... 2-5

2–5 System Lock and Key............................................................................ 2-6

2–6 Pedestal Kit Contents ........................................................................... 2-8

2–7 Installing the Lower Panel.................................................................. 2-10

2–8 Installing the Upper Panel ................................................................. 2-12

2–9 Installing the Side Dress Panel .......................................................... 2-13

2–10 Installing the Side Access Cover......................................................... 2-14

2–11 Installing the Door .............................................................................. 2-15

3–1 Power Requirements and Connections ................................................. 3-3

3–2 Rackmount System Shipment Box........................................................ 3-4

3–3 Rackmount Installation Area................................................................ 3-5

3–4 Mounting Hardware.............................................................................. 3-6

3–5 Attaching Mounting Brackets to Chassis ............................................. 3-8

3–6 Attaching Slide Brackets to Slides...................................................... 3-10

3–7 Attaching Slide Brackets to Rack Rails .............................................. 3-12

3–8 Stabilizing the Rack............................................................................ 3-14

3–9 Installing the System into an M-Series Rack ..................................... 3-16

3–10 Installing Shipping Screws ................................................................. 3-17

3–11 Installing the Interlock System .......................................................... 3-18

3–12 Installing the Cable Management Arm .............................................. 3-20

3–13 Dressing the Cables ............................................................................ 3-22

3–14 Attaching the ront Bezel................................................................... 3-24

5–1 Removing the Side Cover ...................................................................... 5-3

5–2 Attaching the Antistatic Wrist Strap.................................................... 5-4

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5–3 Removing Top Cover ............................................................................. 5-5

5–4 Memory Slot Locations.......................................................................... 5-6

5–5 Installing DIMMs.................................................................................. 5-8

5–6 Removing DIMMs ................................................................................. 5-9

5–7 PCI Slots (Rack Orientation) .............................................................. 5-11

5–8 Installing a PCI Option....................................................................... 5-12

5–9 Multichannel SCSI Installation.......................................................... 5-14

5–10 Adding a Third Supply (Pedestal Orientation) ................................... 5-16

5–11 Network Connection............................................................................ 5-18

5–12 Installing and Removing Disk Drives................................................. 5-22

5–13 Disk Drive LEDs ................................................................................. 5-24

5–14 Subsystem Backplane Connections..................................................... 5-26

5–15 Tape Drive Installation ....................................................................... 5-35

5–16 AlphaBIOS Boot Screen ...................................................................... 5-38

5–17 AlphaBIOS Setup Menu...................................................................... 5-39

5–18 Run Maintenance Program Dialog Box .............................................. 5-40

5–19 Loadable irmware Update Utility..................................................... 5-41

6–1 RMC Connections.................................................................................. 6-4

6–2 RMC Switch Pack Defaults................................................................. 6-14

8–1 LED Patterns During Power-Up (Rack Orientation)............................ 8-3

8–2 SB Switch "On" Setting (Rackmount Orientation).......................... 8-14

Tables

2–1 Pedestal Kit Contents ........................................................................... 2-9

3–1 Mounting Hardware Description .......................................................... 3-7

4–1 OpenVMS Boot lag Settings ............................................................... 4-9

5–1 our-Slot SCSI ID Orientation ........................................................... 5-20

5–2 Six-Slot SCSI ID Orientation.............................................................. 5-21

5–3 Drive Status ........................................................................................ 5-25

6–1 RMC Command Summary .................................................................... 6-8

6–2 Status Command ields...................................................................... 6-13

6–3 RMC Switch Pack unctions............................................................... 6-15

6–4 Troubleshooting RMC ......................................................................... 6-18

7–1 Summary of SRM Console Commands ................................................. 7-5

7–2 Notation ormats for SRM Console Commands................................... 7-7

7–3 Special Characters for SRM Console .................................................... 7-8

7–4 Device Naming Conventions............................................................... 7-16

7–5 PCI Address Assignments................................................................... 7-17

7–6 Environment Variable Summary........................................................ 7-54

8–1 Error Beep Codes .................................................................................. 8-2

8–2 Troubleshooting Power Problems ......................................................... 8-4

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