Bull escalata t430, escalata t450 Setup Manual

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Bull ESCALA T430 and T450

Setup Guide

System Description, Setup, Use, Standard Maintenance, Configuration and Upgrading

86 A1 45PX 01

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Bull ESCALA T430 and T450

Setup Guide

System Description, Setup, Use, Standard Maintenance, Configuration and Upgrading

Hardware

February 2000

BULL ELECTRONICS ANGERS CEDOC 34 Rue du Nid de Pie – BP 428 49004 ANGERS CEDEX 01 FRANCE

86 A1 45PX 01

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The following copyright notice protects this book under the Copyright laws of the United States of America and other countries which prohibit such actions as, but not limited to, copying, distributing, modifying, and making derivative works.

Bull S.A. 1992, 2000

Printed in France

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To order additional copies of this book or other Bull Technical Publications, you are invited to use the Ordering Form also provided at the end of this book.

Trademarks and Acknowledgements

We acknowledge the right of proprietors of trademarks mentioned in this book.

AIXR is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation, and is being used under licence.

UNIX is a registered trademark in the United States of America and other countries licensed exclusively through the Open Group.

Open Firmware is a trademark of FirmWorks.

Year 2000

The product documented in this manual is Year 2000 Ready.

The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Groupe Bull will not be liable for errors contained herein, or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the use of this material.

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Graphic monitor

ASCII terminal

Parallel printer

508 mm 20 inches

RS-485

RS-232

LAN 10/100 Mb/s

Serial printer

Keyboard

Mouse

Reference information: Preparing the Site

, on page 1-1

Reference information: Connecting Devices

, on page 2-1

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Check the software status for your system (pre-installed, not-installed).

If the Preload Report sheet has been supplied with the system, the software is pre-installed. Skip to step 6.

If the Preload Report sheet is not supplied with the system, the software is not-installed. Refer to the AIX 4.3 Installation Guide.

Reference information: Inserting the Operator Panel Key

, on page 2-7

Reference information: Connecting the Power Cord

, on page 2-9

Reference information: Checking the Software Status

, on page 2-10

Reference information: First Startup of a Pre-Installed System

, on page 2-11

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Table of Contents

Communication Statements ix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Safety Notices x. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

What We Do to Protect the Environment xi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

About This Guide xiii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 1. Knowing the System 1-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Preparing the Site 1-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Unpacking and Inspecting the System 1-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

System Documentation 1-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

System Presentation 1-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Operator Panel 1-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

System Features Overview 1-14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 2. System Setup Procedure 2-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Connecting Devices 2-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Inserting the Operator Panel Key 2-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Connecting the Power Cord 2-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Starting the System for the First Time 2-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 3. Using Devices and Tools 3-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Using the 3.5-Inch Diskette Drive 3-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Using the CD-ROM Drive 3-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Using the MLR Tape Drive 3-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Using the 7/14GB 8 mm Tape Drive 3-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Using the 4 mm Tape Drive 3-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Using Hard Disk Drives 3-17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Using the Keyboard 3-18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Using the Mouse 3-19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 4. Maintaining the System 4-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Starting and Stopping the System 4-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Maintaining System Configuration Variables 4-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

What is Open Firmware 4-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

How to Access Open Firmware 4-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Display and Description of the Open Firmware Menu 4-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Problem Solving 4-16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 5. Configuring the System 5-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Memory Configuration 5-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CPU Configuration 5-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Controller Configuration 5-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Device Configuration 5-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Media and Disk Configuration Rules 5-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

RAID Configurations 5-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Native High Availability Configurations 5-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SCSI-ID Configuration 5-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Examples of SCSI Connections 5-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Chapter 6. Expanding the System Configuration 6-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Preparing the System for an Upgrade 6-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

How to Approach the System 6-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

How to Handle Hardware Components 6-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Preliminary and Restart Operations 6-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Memory Upgrading 6-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CPU Upgrading 6-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CPU Installation 6-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CPU Removal 6-14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Controller Upgrading 6-15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Controller Installation 6-15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Controller Removal 6-17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SCSI Controller for Internal Devices 6-18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Device Upgrading 6-19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Media Drive Installation 6-19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Hard Disk Drive Installation 6-23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Media Drive Removal 6-27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Hard Disk Drive Removal 6-30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Device Hot Swapping 6-33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Adding a Disk Expansion Unit 6-35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Appendix A. System Specifications A-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Operating Specifications A-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Environment Specifications A-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Electrical Specifications A-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Acoustic Noise A-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Standards A-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Appendix B. System Devices Location Map B-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Glossary G-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Index X-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Communication Statements

The following statements apply to this product. The statements for other products intended for use with this product appears in their accompanying manuals.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant

to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits. Neither the provider or the manufacturer are responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment. Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

EC Council Directive

This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of the following EC Council Directives:

• 89/336/EEC and 92/31/EEC (for the electromagnetic compatibility)

• 73/23/EEC (for the low voltage)

• 93/68/EEC (for CE marking).

Neither the provider nor the manufacturer can accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a non-recommended modification of the product, including the fitting of option cards not supplied by the manufacturer.

International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Statement

This product has been designed and built to comply with IEC Standard 950.

Avis de conformité aux normes du ministère des Communications du Canada

Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement

This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations.

VCCI Statement

The following is the translation of the VCCI Japanese statement in the box above.

This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interferences by Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this equipment is used in a domestic environment, radio disturbance may arise. When such trouble occurs, the user may be required to take corrective actions.

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Safety Notices

Definitions of Safety Notices

A danger notice indicates the presence of a hazard that has the potential of causing death or serious personal injury.

A caution notice indicates the presence of a hazard that has the potential of causing moderate or minor personal injury.

A warning notice indicates an action that could cause damage to a program, device, system, or data.

Placement of Safety Notices Inside This Guide

System safety notices which do not refer to a specific situation are included in these pages. Any specific safety notices are mentioned inside this guide whenever these must be observed during system operating or handling.

IT Power Systems

This equipment has been designed also for connection to IT Power Systems.

Device Disconnection

To remove the primary power from the unit, unplug the “Appliance Coupler” on the rear side.

Laser Safety Information

Note: The Optical Link Card (OLC) referred to in this information is part of the Serial Optic Channel Converter

assembly.

This system may contain a laser product called the Optical Link Card (OLC). In the U.S., the OLC is certified as a Class 1 laser product that conforms to the requirements contained in the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) regulation 21 CFR Subchapter J. Internationally, the OLC is certified as a Class 1 laser product that conforms to the requirements contained in the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standard 825 (1984), the Verband Deutscher Elektrotechniker (VDE) standard 0837 (1986), and the CENELEC (European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization) Harmonization Document HD 482 S1 (1988). The German testing institute VDE assigned a certificate of conformity to DIN IEC 825/VDE 0837/02.86 and CENELEC HD 482 S1/03.88; the certificate registration number is 3642.

In addition, Statens Provningsanstalt (Swedish National Testing Institute) tested and approved the OLC for use in Sweden as a Class 1 laser product and assigned the approval number SP LA 89:184. The CDRH certification label and the VDE certificate of conformity mark are located on the plastic retainer of the OLC product. The figure shows the system Class 1 information label required by IEC 825.

Class 1 laser products are not considered to be hazardous. The OLC internally contains a gallium aluminum arsenide (GaAlAs) semiconductor laser diode emitting in the wavelength range of 770 to 800 nanometers. This laser diode is a Class 3B laser that is rated at 5.0 milliwatts. The design of the OLC is such that access to laser radiation above a Class 1 level during operation, user maintenance, or service conditions is prevented.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE

APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1

TO IEC 825:1984/CENELEC HD 482 S1

The Optical Link Card (OLC) must only be connected to another OLC or a compatible laser product. Any compatible laser product must contain the open fiber link detection and laser control safety system used in OLC. This is a requirement for correct operation of the optical link. In addition, the OLC product is designed and certified for use in applications with point-to-point optical links only. Using this product in any other type of optical link configuration (for example, links containing optical splitters or star couplers) is considered as not using the product correctly and may require that the user certify the laser product again for conformance to the laser safety regulations.

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What We Do to Protect the Environment

Your new computer system is implemented following some principles aimed to reduce risks and harm to the environment, considering the impact that products can have during their life cycle: production, transport, installation, use at customer site and disposal at end of life.

• Only materials free from dangerous or polluting additives are used (e.g. polybrominated free material)

• All plastic parts are marked in order to correctly address the recycling operations

• The unit is designed taking into account the requirements for disassembly, largest parts

are made of homogeneous material to facilitate recycling and, where possible, sub-assemblies are designed to be reused

• Packing is designed with the intent to reduce environmental impacts

• The unit itself does not produce polluting or dangerous emissions (lubricant, solvent, or

other dangerous/polluting substances are not present in the unit)

• Production processes use water-based materials (e.g. paint); for electronic sub-assemblies, either hydro-soluble fluxes (Freon free) or no clean processes are used.

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About This Guide

Audience

This guide is addressed to people in charge of the setup of the system and its daily operations.

Note: The upgrading procedures described in this guide (chapter 6) must be performed by

people trained to perform service tasks on the system and must be executed carefully following the given instructions. The system supplier will not be liable for any problems deriving from incorrect handling or wrong installation of the upgradings.

Overview of the Contents

Notes:

1. Unless otherwise specified, the information provided in this guide is common to the system models ESCALA T430 and T450.

2. Being this guide conceived for the setup of several system models and their never-stopping evolution, it does not include model-specific information, if this is not relevant to the described procedures. All model-specific characteristics, like CPU type and speed, model configuration and performances are available on our internet site at www.bull.com, within the UNIX product description pages.

• Chapter 1, Knowing the System

, guides to preparing the most suitable area to setup

the system and presents system features.

• Chapter 2, System Setup Procedure

, includes any procedures needed to setup the

system and start it for the first time.

• Chapter 3, Using Devices and Tools

, explains how to use system devices and tools

such as CD-ROM, tapes and mouse.

• Chapter 4, Maintaining the System

, describes system starting and stopping procedures

and use of configuration variables; it also includes a simple problem solving table.

• Chapter 5, Configuring the System

, describes the configuration rules of the system, in

terms of disk and media devices, controllers, CPU’s and memory.

• Chapter 6, Expanding the System Configuration

, describes how to upgrade the

system in terms of devices, controllers, CPU’s and memory.

• Appendix A, System Specifications

, summarizes the system specifications and

standards.

• Appendix B, System Devices Location Map

, provides and correlates the different identifications of the system devices (Open Firmware nodes, physical and logical location codes).

Related Publications

• Maintenance Guide (86 A1 46PX), provides the description of the system hardware components and the instructions for their installation and/or replacement. A section is dedicated to the SCSI cables description and connection. The spare part list is also included. Moreover, this guide provides information about the system initialization process, system firmware and configuration variables, and the system features in terms of reliability, availability and serviceability (RAS). It includes also information about the maintenance tools provided with the system for diagnostic purposes, such as online and offline tests, system status indicators (tracing and error codes), remote maintenance. This guide is addressed to people trained to perform service tasks on the system.

• AIX 4.3 Installation Guide (86 A2 43GX), provides detailed instructions for the AIX installation.

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• AIX 4.3 System Management Guide: Operating System and Devices (86 A2 99HX), explains the use of the System Management Interface Tool (SMIT) program.

• Disks and Tapes Configuration Information (86 A1 88GX), describes the setting of addresses and switches for both disk and tape drives. It also includes information on CD-ROM drive settings.

• Terminals and Printers Configuration Guide (86 A1 22WE), describes how to configure terminals, printers and LAN terminal concentrators.

• Terminals and Printers Connections (86 A1 86GX), describes how to connect a terminal or a printer that is not supplied with the system.

• AIX Problem Solving Guide and Reference (86 A2 32JX), provides information to help investigate, define and fix problems with the operating system installed on the system. In particular, the system dump facility and the error log identifiers are described in this guide.

• AIX Messages Guide and Reference (86 A2 33JX), provides procedures to help investigate the causes of an error message and how to recover from that error.

• RSF Field Guide (86 A7 96AQ), describes the remote service facilities.

• Bull ESCALA PowerCluster & HA Solutions Setup Guide (86 A2 79HX), describes how to

set up PowerCluster and High Availability solutions; it discuss both the hardware and software aspects.

In addition, if at least one disk expansion unit is connected to the base unit, the relevant information can be found in the disk expansion unit specific documentation.

• Disk Expansion Unit Quick Set Up (86 A1 12PX), contains the step by step hardware procedures for a quick set up of the disk expansion unit.

• Using the Disk Expansion Unit (86 A1 16PX), contains information about the disk expansion unit operability, features and upgrading.

• Disk Expansion Unit Service Guide (86 A1 13PX), provides the description of the disk expansion unit hardware components, instructions for their installation and/or replacement and information about SCSI cables. This guide is addressed to people trained to perform service tasks on the system.

Adapters Related Publications

The adapters installed in the system are described in separate guides:

• Ethernet 10 & 10/100 Mbps PCI Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide

(86 A1 18GX)

• FDDI Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide (86 A1 53GX)

• PCI High–Resolution Graphics Adapter Installation and Configuration Guide

(86 A1 43HX)

• Token Ring PCI Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide (86 A1 31GX)

• PCI Asynchronous Serial Communications Adapters Installation and Configuration

Guide (86 A1 47AT)

• ISA Internal Modem Installation and Configuration Guide (86 A1 05HX)

• PCI 1Port & 4Port Multi–protocol Serial I/O Adapters Installation & Service Guide

(86 A1 42HX)

• SCSI RAID Adapter Installation and Configuration Guide (86 A1 44HX)

• PCI Fibre Channel Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide (86 A1 95HX)

• PCI 155 Mbps ATM Adapter Installation and User’s Guide (86 A1 86HX).

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Knowing the System 1-1

Chapter 1. Knowing the System

• Preparing the Site

, below

• Unpacking and Inspecting the System

, on page 1-3

• System Documentation

, on page 1-3

• System Presentation

, on page 1-7

• Operator Panel

, on page 1-10

• System Features Overview

, on page 1-14.

Preparing the Site

Make sure you have an adequate number of proper telephone plugs, grounded electrical outlets for your system, display, and any other options you intend to install.

Place your system in a location that is dry. Rain or spilled liquids might damage your system.

Floor

The floor should be made of a durable, antistatic, insulating material which will not produce or retain dust and can be easily cleaned.

Recommended materials are:

• Laminated material

• Linoleum

• Tiles

• Vinyl.

Materials not to be used are:

• Parquet (produces dust when polished)

• Waxed or glass surfaces (a source of static electricity)

• Carpets (produce and retain dust and are a source of static electricity).

If a carpet is necessary, it must be made of an antistatic material or treated with antistatic product.

Fire Protection

Fire exstinguishers should be installed in the system room containing carbon dioxide (CO2) or inert gas. If a water system is used, precautions should be taken to prevent the accidental turning on of the water.

It is recommended to install smoke and heat detectors.

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Arranging your Office

We offer you some information for adjusting the furniture in your office.

An adjustable chair with comfortable support is suggested, adjust the chair to fit your body properly.

Your lower back (lumbar region) should be supported correctly by the back of the chair.

Place your monitor slightly below your eyes level when you are sitting at the keyboard. Keep an adequate distance from your eyes to the screen about 18 - 28 in. (450 - 700 mm).

Position the monitor to minimize glare and reflections on the screen and, if necessary, use the screen filter to protect against electrostatic discharge.

Keep your screen clean, to reduce unwanted reflections.

Avoiding Fatigue

A non-direct light of about 500 lm/m2 (lumen per square meter) measured at a distance of 750 mm from the floor should be enough to work in comfort.

When you are seated since long time, stand up and take a short break to reduce fatigue and to relax your eyes.

Physical Dimensions

The table below lists the dimension of the system unit and its weight.

Height 24.8 in. 630 mm off the floor

Width 13.9 in. 353 mm

Depth 19.7 in. 500 mm

Weight 121.4 lbs* 55 kg*

* This value corresponds to a maximum system configuration; i.e. including a max. number of cards and devices.

Clearance

The amount of space needed by the system unit during normal operation is indicated in the figure below.

508 mm 20 inches

In addition, before installing the system, you should keep into consideration also the space that could be necessary on each side for possible service and maintenance.

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Unpacking and Inspecting the System

CAUTION: To avoid possible injury while moving the system, ask another person to help you.

Move the system to the area that you have chosen.

If not yet done, carefully unpack the system unit and components, following the information on the shipping box. Save all packing materials so that you can repack the system in case you ever need to move or ship it.

Your system was checked and carefully packed before it left the manufacturer.

Contact your authorized supplier or marketing representative if any items seem to be damaged or missing.

System Documentation

The system is shipped with a set of hardware and software manuals, which lead users in setting up, operating, configuring, upgrading the system and installing software. These guides constitute the basic documentation set.

Additional documentation is delivered according to the specific products the system is equipped with.

Some guides are on paper only, some ones are both on paper and on CD-ROM, while other ones are on CD-ROM only.

Online documentation offers you several advantages:

• You can find the information you need quickly, automatically jumping from one documentation topic to the others, simply clicking with your mouse on the desired topic

• You can access the information you need from any workstation or terminal connected to the system, with no need to have paper documentation at hand

• In case you need it, you can print the selected topic.

Refer to the CD-ROM booklet for information on online documentation use.

Maintenance Kit

A maintenance kit including a specific set of paper documentation is available at any authorized supplier. It is addressed to both service people and trained customers who are in charge of the system maintenance.

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Where Do I Find the Information I Need?

A documentation task roadmap is provided below to help you find the task related information inside the documentation kit. For each task, the title of guides and sections are given.

Documentation Task

Reference

System Description

Environment and Safety Considerations Setup Guide, Knowing the System, → Preparing the Site

System Presentation and Features Setup Guide, Knowing the System

Operator’s Controls

Operator Panel Description and Key Usage Setup Guide, Knowing the System, → Operator Panel

Inserting the Opeator Panel Key Setup Guide, System Setup Procedure

Starting and Stopping the Ststem Setup Guide, Maintaining the System

System Panels

Device Shutter, Front and Lateral Panels

Setup Guide, Expanding the System Configuration, → Preliminary and Restart Operations

Media and Disk Devices

Device Areas Description

Setup Guide, Configuring the System, → Device Configuration and Using the Disk Expansion Unit, Disk Expansion Unit Configuration

Drives Configuration and SCSI-ID Setup Guide, Configuring the System, → SCSI-ID Configuration and Using the Disk Expansion Unit, Disk Expansion Unit Configuration and Disks and Tapes Configuration Information, the paragraph related to your drive model

SCSI Connection and Configuration (maintenance task)

Maintenance Guide, SCSI Cables Description and Connection and Disk Expansion Unit Service Guide, SCSI Cables Description and Connection

Disks and Drives Description, Usage and Preventive Maintenance Setup Guide, Using Devices and Tools

Upgrading / Removal Setup Guide, Expanding the System Configuration

3.5-Inch Diskette Installation and Removal (maintenance task) Maintenance Guide, Hardware Maintenance

Disk Cage Installation and Removal (maintenance task)

Maintenance Guide, Hardware Maintenance Disk Expansion Unit Service Guide, Disk Expansion Unit Hardware Maintenance

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Documentation Task

Reference

Peripherals

Keyboard / Mouse

• Connection

Setup Guide, System Setup Procedure, → Connecting Devices

• Usage

Setup Guide, Using Devices and Tools

• Problems with the Keyboard / Mouse

Setup Guide, Maintaining the System, → Problem Solving

Terminal / Printer:

• Connection

Setup Guide, System Setup Procedure, → Connecting Devices

• Setup

Terminals and Printers Configuration Guide and Terminal and Printer Connections

• Problems with the Terminal / Printer

Setup Guide, Maintaining the System, → Problem Solving

Memory

Description / Configuration Setup Guide, Configuring the System

Upgrading / Removal Setup Guide, Expanding the System Configuration

Handling of Single Memory Errors (maintenance task) Maintenance Guide, Handling of Single Memory Errors

CPU Cards

Description / Configuration Setup Guide, Configuring the System

Upgrading / Removal Setup Guide, Expanding the System Configuration

Controllers

Description / Configuration Setup Guide, Configuring the System

Upgrading / Removal Setup Guide, Expanding the System Configuration

PCI/ISA Busses and Devices Description and Location Setup Guide, System Devices Location Map, → PCI/ISA Busses and Devices

PCI/ISA Controllers Supported by the System Setup Guide, Configuring the System, → Controller Configuration

Disk Expansion Unit

Description / Configuration

Using the Disk Expansion Unit

External Connections

Disk Expansion Unit Quick Set Up

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Documentation Task

Reference

General Maintenance Features

How to Handle Hardware Components Maintenance Guide, Hardware Maintenance, → Preliminary and Restart Operations

Running Offline Tests Maintenance Guide, Offline Diagnostics

Running Online Tests

Maintenance Guide, AIX Online Diagnostics Maintenance Guide, Some Useful AIX Commands

System States, Operator Panel Codes and System Messages Maintenance Guide, System Status Indicators

Remote Maintenance Maintenance Guide, Remote Maintenance

Service Lines Maintenance Guide, System Initialization Process Overview

Firmware Updating Maintenance Guide, Firmware Updating

System Configuration Variables and Flags

Setup Guide, Maintaining the System (Open Firmware) Maintenance Guide, System Configuration Variables and Flags

(Stand-By Menu and Open Firmware)

Handling of a Dead System Maintenance Guide, Handling of a Dead System

Handling of Power and Fan Errors Maintenance Guide, Handling of Power and Fan Errors

Handling of Memory Errors Maintenance Guide, Handling of Single Memory Errors

Spare Parts List Maintenance Guide, Spare Parts

Specific Maintenance for the Base Unit

Description of the Hardware Components and Internal Connectors Maintenance Guide, Hardware Maintenance, → List of the Hardware Components

Faulty Component Replacement Maintenance Guide, Hardware Maintenance

SCSI Connections and Configuration Examples Maintenance Guide, SCSI Cables Description and Connection

Specific Maintenance for the Disk Expansion Unit

Description of the Hardware Components and Internal Connectors Disk Expansion Unit Service Guide, Disk Expansion Unit Hardware Components

Adding a Disk Expansion Unit

Disk Expansion Unit Quick Set Up

Faulty Component Replacement Disk Expansion Unit Service Guide, Disk Expansion Unit Hardware Maintenance

SCSI Connections and Configuration Examples Disk Expansion Unit Service Guide, SCSI Cables Description and Connection

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System Presentation

Your new system is a powerful computer, easy to use and easy to maintain.

Front View of the Base Unit

The system operator’s controls are on the front side of the base unit protected by two shutters.

The first shutter covers the operator panel and floppy drive area (left side of the unit), the second one covers the media and disk devices area (right side of the unit).

Device shutter key lock: the key lock used to lock the device shutter

Operator panel: the operator’s control panel

Media and disk devices area: the area where the operator can access these devices

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Rear View of the Base Unit

Connectors:

RS-485: for expansion unit connection

Mouse: 6-pin mini-DIN female

Keyboard: 6-pin mini-DIN female

Three (green) LAN LED’s

, from right to left: speed, link and half

or full duplex connection

Transmit data (green) LED

Receive data (green) LED

LAN 10/100 M-bit: RJ-45

Three serial RS-232 ports 9-pin male, from right to left: COM1, COM2 and COM3

Parallel port: 25-pin female

Video graphics: SVGA 15-pin female

Power cord receptacle

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Three LAN LED’s, Transmit Data and Receive Data LED’s

• 100Mb

– Light on: 100 M-bit connection

– Light off: 10 M-bit connection.

• LINK

– Light on: cable plugged in the RJ-45 connector

– Light off: no cable in the RJ-45 connector.

• FDX

– Light on: full duplex connection

– Light off: half duplex connection.

• TX

– Light on or blinking: transmit data activity

– Light off: no transmit data activity.

• RX

– Light on or blinking: receive data activity

– Light off: no receive data activity.

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Operator Panel

The operator panel is installed in the front of the unit.

Operator Controls:

Reset Button

, below

3.5-Inch Diskette Drive

, on page 3-2

Key Mode Switch

, on page 1-11

Hexadecimal Display

, on page 1-12

LED’s

, on page 1-13

Reset Button

The reset button is located on the operator panel and is used to reset the system. It is active when the key mode switch is in the Normal or in the Service position. It is disabled when the key mode switch is in the Secure and Power Off position.

Warning: Pressing the reset button can cause data to be damaged or lost if the operating system is still running.

The reset button is used to:

• Reset the system unit (double click) and cause a boot when the key mode switch is set to the Normal or to the Service position

• Start the dump program (single click) when a manual dump is needed

• Start the system unit without executing the extended initialization tests (single click just

before moving the key mode switch from the Power Off position to the Normal position or Service position).

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Key Mode Switch

The key mode switch provides four logical functions, which are enabled only when AC power is present in the base unit.

The four logical functions are:

Power Off

Service

Normal

Secure

The key can be removed only in the Power Off and Secure positions. The key is locked in the Normal and Service positions for safety reasons.

The following table summarizes the available operations for each key mode switch position:

Note: During remote maintenance sessions the position of the key is not meaningful. All

operations listed in the table can be performed.

Operation

Key Mode Switch Position

Power Off Service Normal Secure

Use of the BUMP Console Yes Yes Yes Yes

Access Open Firmware No Yes

(1)

Yes

(1)

Take a Dump No Yes No No

Reset No Yes Yes No

Do an Automatic Boot No Yes

(2)

Yes No

Do an Interactive Boot No Yes Yes No

Run a Remote Maintenance session

(3)

Yes Yes Yes Yes

Notes:

1. During power on phase only.

2. Enter the diagnostic menu under operating system.

3. The position of the key is not meaningful during remote maintenance session.

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Power Off Position:

This is the standby position. The system is not working but it is possible to call the standby menu for offline maintenance purposes.

Service Position:

The Service position can be used either to do an automatic or an interactive power on, depending on the value of the Open Firmware auto-boot? variable (true by default, it performs an automatic boot). When the system is powered on with the key in this position, the operating system diagnostic mode is entered. Moreover, this position is used for some offline maintenance activities (e.g. offline test running).

Normal Position:

The Normal position is for normal system operations. It can be used either to do an automatic or an interactive power on, depending on the value of the Open Firmware

auto-boot? variable (true by default, it performs an automatic boot).

Secure Position:

The Secure position prevents the system from booting. If the system is already booted, this position does not lock the system console or block system network communication. When the operating system is up, turning the key to the Secure position disables the reset button. With the key mode switch in this position, a passerby cannot accidentally press the reset button and cause a loss of data.

Hexadecimal Display

The hexadecimal display visualizes the status of the system (standby, testing, error). If you want to have a description of the hexadecimal display codes, refer to System Status Indicators, in the Maintenance Guide. This guide is available at your supplier. In case you are not maintaining the system on your own and encounter an error (a flashing code on the display), follow the instructions described in Problem Solving

, on page 4-16.

What the hexadecimal display shows and the way it shows it (blinking, steady), depends on the system status:

• Tracing:

– During the power on phases the hexadecimal display shows, without blinking, the test

code of the test under execution.

• Fault Detection:

– In case of fault detected by the system, the code displayed on the hexadecimal

display either flashes or remains steady on the display for more than two minutes.

• Power On phase completed correctly:

– The hexadecimal display is cleared.

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LED’s

The system base unit provides two LED’s which are located on the operator panel.

GREEN

YELLOW

Status Light States

• The Yellow LED, when lit, indicates that the power on self-tests have been completed

without errors and that the system is working under control of the operating system

• The Green LED, when lit, indicates that all voltages in the power supply are present and

within specified limits and that all fans are running.

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System Features Overview

Base Unit Features

The following list summarizes the features provided by the system base unit:

Integrated Features

• Two native SCSI busses

– One ULTRA/SE bus (for media drives)

– One ULTRA-2/LVD bus (for hard disk drives).

• One LAN (RJ-45) controller at 10M bits and 100M bits

• One video graphics adapter (SVGA) with internal power save control and 2M bytes of

video memory

• Three RS-232 standard communication lines

• One parallel port

• One mouse port

• One keyboard port

• One EIA-485 communication line

• One redundant power supply

• Support for an integrated modem using the ISA slot.

Hard Disk Drives

• Up to twelve 1-inch ULTRA-2/LVD hard disks.

Media Drives

• One floppy diskette drive

• Up to four media devices, such as CD-ROM, 4 mm/8 mm tape, MLR tape.

PCI/ISA Controllers

• Up to nine PCI cards

• One ISA card.

Memory

• From 256M bytes to 8G bytes.

CPU’s

• Up to four CPU cards.

Operating System

• AIX 4.3 or higher.

Disk Expansion Unit

• Up to two disk expansion units.

Disk Expansion Unit Features

Hard Disk Drives

• Up to twelve 1-inch hard disks.

Media Drives

• Up to two media devices, such as CD-ROM, 4 mm/8 mm tape, MLR tape.

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Chapter 2. System Setup Procedure

Perform all the procedures described in this section in the indicated order to setup the system and make it operational.

• Connecting Devices

, below

• Inserting the Operator Panel Key

, on page 2-7

• Connecting the Power Cord

, on page 2-9

• Starting the System for the First Time

, on page 2-10.

Note: If you need to connect expansion units to the system base unit, proceed as follows:

1. Set up the system base unit, start it for the first time and make sure that no errors are detected during the initial start up, following the procedures described in this section.

2. When you are sure that the system base unit operates correctly, perform the installation and connection of the expansion units:

– For the disk expansion units, please refer to the Disk Expansion Unit Quick Set

Up leaflet

– For other expansion units, please refer to the documentation delivered with

those units.

Connecting Devices

The following paragraphs explain how to physically connect devices to the system.

• Connecting Terminals

, on page 2-2

• Connecting Keyboard and Mouse, on page 2-4

• Connecting Printers

, on page 2-5

• Connecting PCI Controller Cables

, on page 2-6.

DANGER

When adding or removing any additional devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for those devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. Use one hand, when possible, to connect or disconnect signal cables to prevent a possible shock from touching two surfaces with different electrical potentials. During an electrical storm, do not connect cables for display stations, printers, telephones, or station protectors for communication lines.

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Connecting Terminals

The figure indicates the three serial ports and the SVGA port:

System Rear Side

From right to left: COM1, COM2, COM3 serial ports

SVGA port

The following table summarizes the function of the terminal ports available on the system:

COM1

Used to connect an ASCII terminal. This terminal is called BUMP console. The Stand-By menu is available only on the terminal connected to this port.

COM2 Used to remotely connect, via an external modem, an ASCII terminal to be

used for remote maintenance by customer service centers. It can also be used as a normal RS-232 serial line.

COM3 Used as a normal RS-232 serial line. It can also be used to connect an

external UPS device (Uninterruptible Power Supply). The UPS, if present, provides continuous power to the system and sustains it in case of outages, for a given amount of time.

SVGA Used to connect a graphic display monitor which is defined, by default, as

the Open Firmware console.

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Perform the following steps to physically connect any terminals to the system:

1. Connect the terminal to the proper port on the rear of the unit, as follows:

a. If you have a graphic monitor, connect it to the SVGA port.

b. If you have an ASCII terminal, connect it to the COM1 serial port (BUMP console) or

to any other free serial port.

2. Connect the terminal(s) power cord(s) to the proper power outlet(s).

Once you have connected the required terminal(s), decide which one you want to use as the system console:

• If it is a graphic terminal, no additional operation is required

• If it is an ASCII terminal, you need to:

– Switch the terminal on

– Press the appropriate key to activate the terminal setup menu

Note: For information about the key(s) used to activate the terminal setup menu and how

to set the required options, refer to the terminal specific documentation.

– Check that the following options are set as specified below:

Communication Options

Line Speed (baud rate) 9600

Word Length (bits per character) 8

Parity no (none)

Number of Stop Bits 2

Interface RS-232C (or RS-422A)

Line Control IPRTS

Keyboard and Display Options

Screen normal

Row and Column 24x80

Scroll jump

Auto LF (line feed) off

Line Wrap on

Forcing Insert line (or both)

Tab field

Operating Mode echo

Turnaround Character CR

Enter return

Return new line

New Line CR

Send page

Insert Character space

– After having successfully completed the console setup, you may switch it off.

Note: Remember that the above settings must be performed for all ASCII terminals

connected to the system, before you use them. Refer to the specific terminal documentation for detailed information.

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Connecting Keyboard and Mouse

System Rear Side

Mouse

Keyboard

Note: Keyboard and mouse are for use with graphic monitors only. You do not need to

connect them, if you are not going to connect any graphic monitor.

Connect the mouse to the dedicated connector at the rear of the base unit. Do not force the cable plug into the socket.

Connect the keyboard to the dedicated connector at the rear of the base unit. Do not force the cable plug into the socket.

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Connecting Printers

If you need to connect a printer to the system:

1. Connect the printer to the proper connector on the rear of the base unit, as follows:

– If you are going to use it as a parallel printer, connect it to the enhanced parallel

connector

– If you are going to use it as a serial printer, connect it to one of the serial connectors

(RS-232 ports).

System Rear Side

Serial ports

Parallel port

You can also connect printers to a SCSI port (if PCI controllers housing SCSI ports are installed inside the system unit), and to the Ethernet network using either the native connector or external ones.

2. Connect the printer power cord first to the printer itself and then to a power outlet.

For further information about your printer connection and configuration, please refer to the documentation provided with the printer itself and to the Terminals and Printers

Configuration Guide.

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Connecting PCI Controller Cables

If you need to connect one or more PCI controller cables for external connections, please refer to the specific documentation delivered with each controller.

If you need to connect SCSI cables, refer to the Maintenance Guide or to the Disk Expansion Unit Service Guide, for disk expansion unit SCSI connections.

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System Setup Procedure 2-7

Inserting the Operator Panel Key

Two pairs of keys are supplied with the system.

One pair is used as the operator panel key which enables the power on/off function and the operation mode. These functions are managed by the key controlled switch which is named key mode switch.

The second pair of keys is used to mechanically lock/unlock the device shutter.

Operator Panel Keys

Device Shutter Keys

Put the device shutter keys in a safe place because these are not needed now. To go on with the system setup procedure you are required only to insert one of the operator panel keys in the key mode switch.

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Insert the operator panel key performing the following steps:

1. Gain access to the operator panel firmly gripping the front bezel and opening it to the left.

2. Insert the operator panel key in the key mode switch in the position shown in the figure.

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Connecting the Power Cord

Before performing the first startup of the system, the following steps must be performed to give it AC power.

1. Make sure that the key mode switch is set to the Power Off position and all external devices connected to the system are powered off.

2. Identify the power receptacle toward the bottom of the rear of the system.

3. Connect the power cord supplied with the system, first to the system unit, and then to the wall outlet as shown in the figure.

CAUTION: An electrical outlet that is not correctly wired could place hazardous voltage on metal parts of the system or the devices that attach to the system. It is the responsibility of the customer to ensure that the outlet is correctly wired and grounded to prevent an electrical shock.

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Starting the System for the First Time

• Checking the Software Status

, below

• First Startup of a Pre-Installed System

, on page 2-11.

Checking the Software Status

The software for your system can be:

• Pre-installed

• Not-installed.

By default, the system software is pre-installed on your system, when you receive it. This makes the first startup of the system easier and faster.

Make sure the system software is pre-installed, by checking that the Preload Report sheet has been supplied with the system unit. This is a one sheet document which indicates where you can find the preload report file on the system disk.

Note: Once the system is running, you can list the installed software with the command:

lslpp -l | pg

In case the system software is not installed, refer to the AIX Installation Guide.

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First Startup of a Pre-Installed System

If your system is pre-installed, you only need to perform some simple customization tasks the first time you power it on. These are tasks like setting time and date, setting root password, create users. A guided program, called Installation Assistant, leads you through the required steps. A contextual help is included in the program.

1. Be sure that you have connected all external devices to the system unit and all power cords (including the system unit one) to the proper power outlets, as previously described in this guide.

2. Power on all external devices (e.g., terminals and printers).

3. Power on the system unit setting the key mode switch to the Normal position.

4. After some minutes, each terminal connected to the system displays a screen asking you to identify your system console. A specific key is indicated for each terminal. Press the specified key on the terminal you want to use as the system console. Press a key on only one terminal.

5. The startup procedure continues up to the display of the login prompt. Type root and press the Enter key or click on the OK button. If you are using a graphic monitor go to step 6, otherwise skip to step 7.

6. Open a window on your desktop.

7. Type install_assist and press the Enter key.

8. The Installation Assistant screen appears. Execute the tasks that apply to your system in the order they are listed. If you need information on the tasks, use the program help. You can also find further information on the Installation Assistant program in the AIX Installation Guide.

9. When all the needed tasks are completed, exit to the operating system login prompt, through the Tasks Completed selection of the program.

If you need information on the operating system licenses, please refer to the AIX Installation Guide.

The system is ready to work.

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3-1

Using Devices and Tools

Chapter 3. Using Devices and Tools

This section gives a brief description of the supported devices and tools and explains how to work with them. For details on device characteristics, such as capacity, speed, transfer rate, please refer to Disks and Tapes Configuration Information guide, delivered with the system.

• Using the 3.5-Inch Diskette Drive, on page 3-2

• Using the CD-ROM Drive

, on page 3-4

• Using the MLR Tape Drive

, on page 3-6

• Using the 7/14 GB 8 mm Tape Drive

, on page 3-9

• Using the 4 mm Tape Drive

, on page 3-13

• Using Hard Disk Drives

, on page 3-17

• Using the Keyboard

, on page 3-18

• Using the Mouse

, on page 3-19.

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Setup Guide

Using the 3.5-Inch Diskette Drive

Functions

In-use light Lights when the system is accessing the drive

Diskette slot Where the diskette is inserted

Unload button Used to unload the diskette from the drive

Note: Do not stop the system unit or remove a diskette when the in-use light is on, or you

may lose some of the data on the diskette.

Loading and Unloading the 3.5-Inch Diskette

To load a diskette into the drive, first insert the diskette in the diskette drive with the labeled metal shutter facing upward and with the bevelled corner on your right and away from you.

Push the diskette into the drive until you hear a click. The click indicates that the diskette is securely positioned in the drive.

To unload the diskette, push the unload button. The diskette ejects partially so that you can pull it out.

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Using Devices and Tools

Types of 3.5-Inch Diskettes

Warning: Diskette drives and diskettes must be the correct type to store data successfully.

If you use the wrong diskette in your 3.5-inch diskette drive, the data on the diskette could be destroyed.

The diskette drive uses the following 3.5-inch diskettes:

• 1.0M-Byte capacity (stores approximately 720K Bytes of data)

• 2.0M-Byte capacity (stores approximately 1.44M Bytes of data).

Write-protect slot

Sliding metal shutter

1.0M-Byte diskette

2.0M-Byte diskette

Rectangular cutout (only for 2.0M-Byte diskette)

Setting the Write-Protect Tab

Write-protecting diskettes is necessary to avoid data loss.

When diskettes are write-protected, you can read data from the diskettes, but you cannot write data on them.

There is a write-protect tab on the 3.5-inch diskette.

To locate the write-protect tab, turn the diskette over with the label facing down.

To prevent writing on a diskette, slide down the write-protect tab to open the protect slot.

To allow writing on a diskette, slide up the write-protect tab to cover the protect slot.

Handling 3.5-Inch Diskettes

Be careful with your diskettes. Because each piece of information occupies such a small area on the diskette, small scratches, dust, food, or tobacco particles can make the information unusable. Be sure to remember the following:

• Do not touch the recording surfaces

• Keep diskettes away from magnets and magnetic field sources such as telephones,

dictation equipment and electronic calculators

• Keep diskettes away from extreme heat and cold; the recommended temperature range

is 10°C to 60°C (50°F to 140°F)

• Proper care helps prevent loss of data

• Make backup copies of your diskettes regularly.

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Setup Guide

Using the CD-ROM Drive

The internal CD-ROM drive is a read-only optical compact disk drive.

Functions

1 2 3 4 5 6

Headphone socket

Used for connect headphones to your CD-ROM drive

Volume control Used to control the level of the audio signal from the

headphone socket

Drive door Prevents dust from entering into the drive

Busy LED indicator Used to indicate the condition of the drive

Unload button Used to open the disk tray

Emergency eject Used to manually open the disk tray

When the CD-ROM is set to on, the LED indicates one of the several conditions. The LED states and the respective conditions of the CD-ROM are as follows:

LED off Drive idle or no disk.

LED on During date access and during data transfer.

LED continuously on Media problem.

Blinks slow Disk is probably dirty, so clean the disk.

Blinks normal During audio play back.

Blinks fast After drive door is closed.

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Using Devices and Tools

Loading the CD-ROM

1. Press the unload button to open the disk tray. The disk tray slides out far enough to put in the disk. The disk holders are used to secure the disk into the tray.

Notes:

a. If the CD-ROM is used with the disk not set properly, the disk and the laser lens may

be damaged. Be sure to set the disk properly and use the device correctly.

b. Depending on the CD-ROM device model you are using, you may have either three

or four disk holders. The procedures used to load or unload the disk are the same.

c. Always handle the disk by the edge to avoid fingerprints and scratches that could

affect the readability of the data stored on the disk.

2. Put the disk on the tray.

3. Gently push the tray. The tray slides into the drive and the disk is ready for reading.

Unloading the CD-ROM

Note: Always handle the disk by the edge to avoid fingerprints and scratches that could

affect the readability of the data stored on the disk.

1. Push the unload button to open the disk tray.

2. Release the projections and gently pull the disk out of the holder.

3. Slide the disk upward and store it in its protective case.

Handling CD-ROM’s

When you are using the CD-ROM, the following recommendations should be considered:

• Keep CD-ROM’s in their protective case when they are not in use

• Do not touch the surface of a CD-ROM, handle a CD-ROM by its edges only

• Do not store CD-ROM’s in dusty, smoky, or salty areas

• Do not subject CD-ROM’s to sudden temperature changes, which may cause

condensation to damage them

• Do not expose CD-ROM’s to heat, direct sunlight, strong magnetism or corrosive gas.

Cleaning the CD-ROM Drive

The drive optics can be cleaned using an audio CD lens cleaner.

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Setup Guide

Using the MLR Tape Drive

The MLR tape drive is a high capacity tape drive. This drive is compatible with existing 1/4-inch streaming tape subsystems, which use the QIC formats (Quarter-Inch Cartridge drive standards).

Functions

The MLR tape drive has two green status lights and one amber status light. The on/off combinations of the status lights indicate the conditions of the MLR tape drive.

Ready LED (green)

Activity LED (green)

Error LED (amber)

Unload button

Drive door

Status Lights

The following table explains the meaning of the green and amber status lights.

Ready LED

Activity LED Error LED Drive State

On On On LED-test (2 sec. at Power-on).

The LED’s are turned on one-by-one

Flashing Off Off Power-up self-test or diagnostic

cartridge activity

Off Off Off Cartridge/tape not loaded

Off Off On Cartridge/tape not loaded,

cleaning required

On Off Off Tape loaded, no tape movement

On Flashing Off Tape loaded, tape movement

On Off On Tape loaded, no tape movement,

cleaning required

On Flashing On Tape loaded, tape movement,

cleaning required

On Flashing Off Tape loading or unloading, or

cartridge unloading

Off Flashing On Cleaning loaded tape

Off Off Flashing Unrecoverable drive failure, cartridge

failure or Microcode download failure

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Loading the 1/4-Inch Tape Cartridge

Before loading the tape cartridge, make sure the power is on and the write-protect tab on the tape cartridge is properly set. Refer to Setting the Write-Protect Tab

, below.

Note: For detailed information about the supported cartridges and their compatibility with

the different media drives, please refer to the Disks and Tapes Configuration Information guide.

Once the cartridge has been inserted, it automatically rewinds to the beginning of the tape.

1. Grasp the edges of the MLR tape cartridge with the write-protect switch at your right side and the window side of the cartridge facing up.

2. Slide the tape cartridge into the opening on the front of the MLR tape drive until the loading mechanism pulls the cartridge into the drive and the drive door closes. The Ready LED will light if the load operation was successful.

The tape takes few seconds to load. When the Ready LED lights, the drive is ready for data operations.

Commands can be entered while the tape is loading. Any commands to the tape drive start running once the tape has finished loading. Commands not requiring the tape cartridge will run immediately.

Unloading the 1/4-Inch Tape Cartridge

Push the unload button. The drive will rewind the tape within the cartridge and eject the cartridge from the drive opening.

The time required for a tape to rewind and unload depends on the position of the tape when the unload button is pushed.

If the tape cartridge cannot unload and has to be removed manually from the drive, contact your Service Representative.

Setting the Write-Protect Tab

Setting the write-protect tab on a tape cartridge is necessary so that information is not accidentally lost. When the write-protect tab of a tape cartridge is set (pointing to SAFE or locked padlock), information can be read from the tape but cannot be written to it.

Use a small screwdriver to turn the arrow to the desired position. The arrow must be pointing to one of the two positions.

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Setup Guide

Handling MLR Tape Cartridges

Information in this paragraph describes operating and storage conditions including temperature, relative humidity, and maximum wet bulb data.

Warning: The manufacturer has specified a set of temperature and humidity ranges in which the 1/4-inch data cartridge can operate with ease. Only regular cleaning procedures are required when operating the cartridge within this range. The risk of possible data loss is increased if 1/4-inch tape cartridges are operated, stored, or shipped outside the temperature or humidity ranges shown in the following table.

Before using a cartridge, always let it adjust (acclimate) to the operating environment. Do this by placing the cartridge with its container in the operating environment for as long as it has been away from this environment or for 24 hours, whichever is less.

Acclimation is necessary for any data cartridge that has been exposed to a different humidity environment or a temperature change of 11°C (20°F), or more.

• Recommended Operating Environment:

– Temperature 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F) – Relative Humidity 20% to 80% non condensing – Wet Bulb 26°C (79°F).

• Recommended Storage Environment:

– Temperature -30°C to 60°F (-22°F to 140°F) – Relative Humidity 5% to 90% non condensing.

Cleaning the MLR Drive

Clean the recording head of the tape drive after the first 2 hours of tape movement when you are using new tape cartridges. If you are using QIC-2GB, QIC-1000 cartridges and the cartridges are not new, clean the recording head after every 8 hours of tape movement.

Use the instructions and materials provided in the cleaning kit to ensure proper operation of the tape drive.

Warning: The drive must be cleaned with a dry process cleaning cartridge. The wet cleaning cartridges used on old QIC models are prohibited and may damage the drive.

Tape Cartridge Data Efficiency

Note: For maximum efficiency, operate the 1/4-inch tape drive in the streaming mode

whenever possible.

The 1/4-inch tape cartridge efficiency is defined as the amount of data that can be stored on the cartridge and the rate at which the data can be read from the tape cartridge. When in use, the tape in the cartridge is moved at a constant speed of 72 inches per second. The speed for the QIC-2GB is 70.9 inches per second.

The following variables affect the amount of data that can be stored on a tape cartridge:

• Streaming mode or non-streaming mode

• Size of the data file

• Number of file marks per file

• Tape length

• Size of post/preamble.

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Using the 7/14GB 8 mm Tape Drive

The 7/14GB 8 mm tape drive, is a high capacity tape drive. It is typically used as backup drive.

Functions

The 7/14GB 8 mm tape drive has one amber status light and two green status lights. The on/off combinations of the status lights indicate the conditions of the 7/14GB 8 mm tape drive.

Error LED (amber)

SCSI LED (green)

Motion LED (green)

Unload button

Drive door

Status Lights

The following table describes various LED combinations that occur during normal tape drive operation.

Error LED

SCSI LED Motion LED Device State

On On On Power-On Self-Test is running

Flashing

(2)

Flashing

(1)

Off Failed Power-On Self-Test

Off Flashing

(1)

Off Ready (no tape loaded)

Off Flashing

(1)

On Ready (tape loaded)

Off Flashing

(1)

Flashing

(3)

Normal tape motion

Off Flashing

(1)

Flashing

(2)

High Speed tape motion

On Flashing

(1)

On SCSI Bus reset

Flashing

(3)

n/a Off Error

Flashing

(2)

n/a Flashing

(2)

Time to clean

Off Flashing

(1)

Flashing

(3)

Cleaning in progress

The LED is flashing:

(1) irregular

(2) fast = 4 flashes/second

(3) slow = 1 flash/second

Note: If a fault or an error condition occurs, first try to recover by pressing the unload

button. If the condition continues, call your Service Representative.

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Setup Guide

Loading the 8 mm Tape Cartridge

Before loading the tape cartridge, make sure the power is on and the write-protect tab on the tape cartridge is properly set. Refer to Setting the Write-Protect Tab

, below.

Note: For detailed information about the supported cartridges and their compatibility with

the different media drives, please refer to the Disks and Tapes Configuration Information guide.

1. Grasp the edges of the 8 mm tape cartridge with the write-protect switch towards you and the window side of the cartridge facing up.

2. Slide the tape cartridge into the opening on the front of the tape drive until the loading mechanism pulls the cartridge into the drive and the drive door closes. The Motion LED will light if the load operation was successful.

The tape takes about 25 seconds to load. When the Motion LED lights, the drive is ready for data operations.

Commands can be entered while the tape is loading. Any commands to the tape drive start running once the tape has finished loading. Commands not requiring the tape cartridge will run immediately.

Unloading the 8 mm Tape Cartridge

Push the unload button. The tape drive will rewind the tape within the cartridge and eject the cartridge from the drive opening.

The time required for a tape to rewind and unload is between 18 seconds and 3 minutes, depending on the position of the tape when the unload button is pushed.

If the tape cartridge cannot unload and has to be removed manually from the drive, contact your Service Representative.

Setting the Write-Protect Tab

The window on the tape cartridge controls write-protection. When the write-protect tab of a tape cartridge is set (window closed), information can be read from the tape, but cannot be written to it. When the write-protect tab of a tape cartridge is not set (window open), information can be both written to and read from the tape. Trying to write to a 8 mm data cartridge with the window closed causes an error.

Window closed Write-protect tab set

Window open Write-protect tab not set

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Handling 8 mm Tapes

When loading a tape in the drive, the cartridge should be removed from the case very close to the front panel of the drive to minimize accumulation of air-born dust and dirt particles. The same process should be followed when removing the tape from the drive.

Do not permit smoking near the tape drive, as smoke particles can cause data errors.

Do not use excessive force when inserting or removing the cartridge from the drive. If it seems to hang up, gently repeat the load or unload process.

If the cartridge is placed inside a briefcase, and kept from moving around, it may be possible to safely transport it through hostile environments.

The case should be carried directly to the storage area and not be exposed to long periods of high or low temperatures.

It must never be left in a car window where sunshine can rapidly heat the air, and never left in a car overnight.

It should be noted that airport-style metal detectors and hand held scanners will not affect the data stored on the 8 mm tape.

• Recommended Operating Environment:

– Temperature 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F) – Relative Humidity 20% to 80% non condensing – Wet Bulb to 26°C (79°F).

• Recommended Storage Environment:

– Temperature -40°C to 60°C (-40°F to 140°F) – Relative Humidity 10% to 90% non condensing.

Note: Before using a data cartridge, allow it to acclimate to the operating environment (24

hours or the amount of time it has been exposed to dissimilar conditions).

Cleaning the Tape Path on the 8 mm Tape Drive

Warning: Do not use video cleaning cartridges in the tape drive. Video cleaning cartridges

can damage it. Some video cleaning cartridges are extremely abrasive. An tape drive may be permanently damaged after only a few cleaning operations using an abrasive-type cleaning cartridge.

When the tape drive requires cleaning, the Error and the Motion LED’s flash. You should clean the tape drive as soon as possible after the LED’s begin flashing. Use the Exabyte Premium 8 mm Cleaning Cartridge to clean your tape drive.

The 8 mm tape path should be cleaned either approximately every 30 hours of tape motion or once a month.

More frequent cleaning may be required if the drive is operated in a dusty environment or in humid conditions. If dust is allowed to accumulate, the drive has to perform more reads and writes. That can cause a data loss. This can be prevented by regularly scheduled cleaning of the drive.

The cleaning cartridge can clean the drive up to 18 times before being discarded. If you attempt to use an 8 mm cleaning cartridge more than 18 times, the tape drive automatically detects the error and ejects the cleaning cartridge with the disturbance status light remaining on.

Before loading the 8 mm cleaning cartridge, make sure the power to the 8 mm tape drive is on.

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Setup Guide

Archive Life

If proper storage conditions are maintained, quality 8 mm tapes can have a recorded data archive life of over 30 years:

• Use tapes with 4 to 20 passes on them. In the first few passes, new tapes shake off or

shed excess magnetic media and binder deposited during the tape manufacturing process, these may result in higher soft error rates during the first few passes

• Pre-condition the tapes:

– Write/Read tape to measure error statistics (from BOT to EOT)

– Do this a minimum of 4 passes and a maximum of 20 passes

– Do this on a known good drive

– Physically examine the tape pack for correct winding

– Use only tapes that have been temperature stabilized.

• Maintain constant environment:

– Best environment is 18°C (65°F) at 40% RH

– Control environment while transporting tapes

– Ensure no chemical conditions exist

– No dust

– Have positive air pressure.

• Long Term Archiving Conditions:

– 5°C to 32°C (41°F to 90°F)

– Relative Humidity 20% to 60% non condensing

– Wet bulb 26°C (79°F) maximum.

• Local Archiving Conditions Range:

– 18°C to 40°C (65°F to 104°F)

– Relative Humidity 40% to 60% non condensing.

• Store on edge in their protective enclosures and do not stack anything on top of them

• Keep the drive clean

• Store data in a streaming (not Start/Stop) mode; run the tape from BOT to EOT at normal

speed

• Exercise the tapes once every 12 months by reading the entire tape, to remove any

stress which has built up in the tape pack during the storage interval; this interval can be lessened at lower temperature conditions, and should be increased at higher temperature conditions.

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Using the 4 mm Tape Drive

The 4 mm tape drive, is a high capacity tape drive. It is typically used as a backup drive.

Functions

The 4 mm tape drive has one green status light and one amber status light. The on/off combinations of the status light indicate the conditions of the 4 mm tape drive.

Tape LED (green)

Clean/Attention LED (amber)

Drive door

Unload button

Status Lights

Tape LED (Green)

Flashes green to show activity (loading, unloading, reading and writing). Steady green means a cartridge is loaded.

Clean/Attention LED (Amber)

Flashes amber to indicate head cleaning is needed or a cartridge is near the end of its life. Steady amber indicates a serious fault.

The following table explains the meaning of the green and amber status lights.

Green

Amber Status

Flashing Off Load or unload

Fast Flashing Off Read or write

On Off Cartridge loaded

On, Off, or Flashing Flashing Cleaning needed signal

On, Off, or Flashing On Fault

Flashing Off Power-on (starts with two steady lights)

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Setup Guide

Loading the 4 mm Tape Cartridge

Before loading the tape cartridge, make sure the power is on and the write-protect tab on the tape cartridge is properly set. Refer to Setting the Write-Protect Tab

, below.

Note: For detailed information about the supported cartridges and their compatibility with

the different media drives, please refer to the Disks and Tapes Configuration Information guide.

To load the 4 mm tape cartridge, do the following:

1. Grasp the edges of the 4 mm tape cartridge with the write-protect tab towards you and the window side of the cartridge facing up.

2. Slide the tape cartridge into the opening on the front of the 4 mm drive until the loading mechanism pulls the cartridge into the drive and the drive door closes.

The 4 mm tape drive is ready for data operations when the tape cartridge is inserted. After the cartridge is inserted into the tape drive, the tape takes about 15 seconds to load.

Unloading the 4 mm Tape Cartridge

Before performing the unload operation, make sure the power to the 4 mm tape drive is on.

To unload and eject the tape cartridge, press the unload button. The 4 mm tape drive rewinds the tape and then ejects the tape cartridge from the tape drive.

The time required for a tape to rewind and unload is between 10 seconds and 1.5 minutes, depending on the position of the tape when the unload button is pushed.

Setting the Write-Protect Tab

The window on the tape cartridge controls write-protection. When the write-protect tab of a tape cartridge is set (window open), information can be read from the tape, but cannot be written to it. When the write-protect tab of a tape cartridge is not set (window closed), information can be both written to and read from the tape. Trying to write to a 4 mm data cartridge with the window open causes an error.

Window closed Write-protect tab not set

Window open Write-protect tab set

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Handling 4 mm Tapes

Information in this section describes operating and storage conditions including temperature, relative humidity, and maximum wet bulb data.

Warning: The manufacturer has specified a set of temperature and humidity ranges in which the 4 mm data cartridge can operate with ease. Only regular cleaning procedures, as described in Cleaning the Tape Path on the 4 mm Tape Drive

, on page 3-16, are required when operating the cartridge within this range. The risk of possible data loss is increased if 4 mm tape cartridges are operated, stored, or shipped outside the temperature or humidity ranges shown below.

Acclimation is necessary for any data cartridge that has been exposed to a different humidity environment or a temperature change of 11°C (20°F), or more.

• Recommended Operating Environment:

– Temperature 16°C to 32°C (60°F to 90°F) – Relative Humidity 20% to 80% non condensing – Wet Bulb to 26°C (79°F).

• Recommended Storage Environment:

– Temperature 5°C to 32°C (40°F to 90°F) – Relative Humidity 20% to 80% non condensing.

Operating in Harsh Environments

The 4 mm tape drive is ideally suited to streaming operations, as opposed to tape movement operations involving multiple stop/starts and random searches. When the tape is used for frequent stop and start operations, streaming movement is beneficial and should be used whenever possible. This can be accomplished by ensuring that any save or restore operation is the only active operation performed by a device connected to this SCSI I/O controller.

Any tape that has been used outside the ranges specified in the previous table for an extended period of time (50 passes in 40 hours of nonstop operation) should not be used as an archival tape. Exposure to the environment will deteriorate the magnetic and physical strength of the tape. Do not store important data on a tape that has been used outside the specified ranges; transfer the data to a new tape for reliable archiving.

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Setup Guide

Cleaning the Tape Path on the 4 mm Tape Drive

The 4 mm tape path should be cleaned either approximately every 30 hours of tape motion or once a month, whichever occurs first. The 4 mm tape drive monitors the recording quality of the tape cartridge and indicates that the tape path requires cleaning when the clean/attention light (amber) is flashing, see page 3-13.

More frequent cleaning may be required if the drive is operated in a dusty environment or in humid conditions. If the dust is allowed to accumulate, the drive has to perform more reads and writes which can cause data loss. This can be prevented by regularly scheduled cleaning of the drive.

The cleaning cartridge can clean the 4 mm tape drive 50 times before it needs to be discarded. If you attempt to use a 4 mm cleaning cartridge more than 50 times, the tape drive automatically detects the error and ejects the cleaning cartridge with the clean/attention light (amber) remaining on, see page 3-13.

Before loading the cleaning cartridge, make sure the power to the 4 mm tape drive is on.

To load the 4 mm cleaning cartridge, do the following:

1. Grasp the edges of the 4 mm cleaning cartridge with the window side of the cartridge facing up.

2. Slide the cleaning cartridge into the opening on the front of the 4 mm tape drive until the loading mechanism pulls the cartridge into the drive.

After the 4 mm cleaning cartridge has been fully inserted into the 4 mm tape drive, the following cleaning operations are performed automatically:

1. The cleaning tape is loaded into the tape path.

2. The drive is cleaned by moving the cleaning tape forward for approximately 30 seconds.

3. The tape is unloaded and the cleaning cartridge is ejected from the tape drive when the cleaning operation is complete.

4. A successful cleaning operation is indicated when the clean/attention light (amber) goes off, see page 3-13 (if it was activated before the cleaning operation).

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Using Hard Disk Drives

The hard disk drives are located in the device area on the right side of the unit front.

The working status of each hard disk drive installed on your system is given through two LED’s (blue/green and amber lights) that are visible looking at the front of the system unit.

The meaning of the LED status depends on your disk configuration. If the disk belongs to a RAID array, the amber LED light on and steady indicates a fault condition, the blue/green LED light indicates disk activity.

If the disk does not belong to a RAID array, the amber LED is not meaningful and the blue/green LED indicates if the disk is powered on (blue/green LED light on and steady) or is powered off (blue/green LED light off).

Notes:

1. The blue LED color means: ULTRA-2/LVD mode.

2. The green LED color means: ULTRA/SE mode.

Open the device shutter by turning the device shutter key to the right, to access the hard disks.

Note: If you need to install or remove the disk devices, refer respectively to Hard Disk

Drive Installation, on page 6-23 or Hard Disk Drive Removal, on page 6-30.

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Setup Guide

Using the Keyboard

There are several keyboards available with the system unit. The keyboards have various keys that enter data and control the cursor location.

The keyboards can be engraved for the languages of different countries. National languages can be set through the Open Firmware menu. For further information, please refer to Select Keyboard, on page 4-11.

The functions of each keyboard depend on the software used. The character sets for the keyboards are explained in your operating system documentation.

The keyboard is divided into four sections:

Function keys Multipurpose keys controlled by the operating system

Typewriter keys Similar to those of a standard typewriter. Their function is

controlled by the software

Control keys Move the cursor on the screen and do programmed

control functions. The movement and functions depend upon the used application

Numeric keypad A keypad arranged like a calculator to help when typing

numbers

On all of the keyboards, you can adjust the tilt position for typing comfort. To tilt the keyboard, pull out the keyboard legs. The legs will snap into position. To decrease the tilt of the keyboard, rotate the keyboard legs until they snap into the bottom of the keyboard case.

Note: The keyboard plugged into the connector at the rear of the base unit, can be used

only with the system graphic monitor.

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Using the Mouse

The mouse is a hand-operated locating device. A two or three button mouse is available for use with the system unit.

Consult your application publication for the exact use of the mouse.

You can use the mouse to perform such functions as positioning a cursor, selecting items from a menu, or moving around in your document much easier and faster than if you used only the keyboard. The cursor moves exactly as you move the mouse on a flat surface, such as a desktop.

When you move the mouse around on a flat surface the cursor moves on the display screen; the movement changes the position of the cursor.

With the mouse buttons, you can perform functions such as selecting and deselecting options, extending your selection, or choosing a command. The precise functioning of your mouse depends on the software you are using.

Note: The mouse plugged into the connector at the rear of the base unit, can be used only

with the system graphic monitor.

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Setup Guide

Handling the Mouse

For best operation, handle the mouse with care. Incorrect handling can damage the mouse.

• Do not operate the mouse on cloth, unfinished wood, newspaper, or carpet

• Do not drop or hit the mouse

• Do not carry the mouse by holding onto the cable

• Do not expose the mouse to extreme temperatures or direct sunlight

• Do not place the mouse in liquid spills.

Cleaning the Mouse

1. Remove the retaining ring by turning it counterclockwise, in the direction of the arrow.

2. Remove the ball.

3. Inspect the ball for contaminants. Wipe it clean with a dry, lint-free cloth.

4. If the ball is dirty, wash it in warm, soapy water. Rinse and wipe the ball with a lint-free cloth until dry.

5. Inspect the ball cavity in the mouse for foreign materials. If there are any foreign materials, remove them.

6. Replace the ball.

7. Replace the retaining ring on the mouse and align it with the open slots in the ball cavity.

8. Turn the retaining ring clockwise until the open slots are covered and you hear the ring snap into place.

Care of the Mouse

The operating surface for the mouse should be smooth, clean, and flat. For example, you can operate the mouse on the following surfaces:

• Finished wood

• Glass

• Enamel

• Plastic

• Paper (except newspaper)

• Metal.

Rough surfaces collect contaminants that can be transferred to the interior of the mouse by the ball. The surface you use should be free from spills, dirt, dust, lint, wax, eraser dust, and other foreign matter. Rough surfaces can also cause the pads located on the bottom of the mouse to prematurely wear. A deeply pitted surface could cause erratic operation of the mouse.

• Inspect the work surface for spills or other contaminants

• Dust the work surface

• If you are using a paper pad, inspect it for wear and replace it if necessary.

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Maintaining the System 4-1

Chapter 4. Maintaining the System

• Starting and Stopping the System

, below

• Maintaining System Configuration Variables

, on page 4-4

• Problem Solving

, on page 4-16.

Starting and Stopping the System

This section describes the steps for the power on and power off procedures for normal operation of your system.

• Starting the System

, below

• Logging into the System

, on page 4-2

• Stopping the System

, on page 4-2

• Rebooting the System

, on page 4-3.

Starting the System

CAUTION: For proper cooling and safe operation of the computer, all the covers must be in place before you power up the system.

Follow these steps to power up the system for your daily operation.

1. If a disk expansion unit is connected, be sure that its key mode switch is properly set. For detailed information, please refer to the Using the Disk Expansion Unit guide.

2. Be sure that the system unit, all external devices and expansion units (if any), are connected to the proper power outlets.

3. Switch on the external devices (if connected).

4. Switch on the system console.

5. Power on the system setting the base unit key mode switch to the Normal position.

6. The system begins its normal startup routine and is ready for use.

7. You can now log into the system.

Note: In case you power on the system by setting the key mode switch to the Service

position, you enter the operating system diagnostic mode.

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Logging into the System

Warning: After you have started the system, it may take a few minutes for the login prompt

to appear on the display. This amount of time depends on your system configuration. Do not press any keys while you are waiting, as this may cause unexpected results.

When the login prompt appears on the display:

1. Type your login name and press the Enter key or click on the OK button.

2. If a password is required (the related prompt appears), type your password and press the Enter key or click on the OK button (the screen does not display your password as you type it).

If the password prompt does not appear, you have no password defined and you can begin working on the operating system.

If the system displays:

Stopping the System

Warning: When using the shutdown procedure for your system, enter the correct command

before you stop the system. Failure to do so, may result in loss of data. Please refer to your operating system documentation.

1. Exit any applications that are running. Consult the applications manuals for instructions.

2. Ensure that the media drives do not contain any media.

3. Exit the operating system using the appropriate shutdown command.

a. It is possible to execute the shutdown procedure from the system console (local or

remote line) with the base unit key set to the Secure position. Remember, before rebooting the system, to set the base unit key mode switch to the Normal or the Service position.

b. When the shutdown program is executed, a warning message is sent to all

connected terminals. You can specify the time period between the sending of the warning message and the system shutdown.

Here is an example:

shutdown –h +5r

represents a period of 5 minutes.

Warning: This period should allow all the users sufficient time to finish their sessions and save their data. The amount of time can vary from a few seconds (allowing the user to exit the vi editor, for example) to several minutes (allowing the user to properly finish the update of a database). In the case of a user updating a database, if the system is shutdown before the user has properly finished his update session, there can be loss of important data.

4. Set the base unit key mode switch to the Power Off position.

Note: If nobody needs to use the system, remove the key, to prevent unauthorized reset of

the system.

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Maintaining the System 4-3

Rebooting the System

A system reboot recopies the operating system from disk to memory and starts it without turning the system completely off. Reboot is also known as a system reset. It reinitializes the operating system by repeating the Initial Program Load (IPL) operation.

The reboot command synchronizes the hard disks and performs some other shutdown activities without halting the system. Use the reboot command to reboot the operating system when it is accessed by only one user. The shutdown command is used instead of the reboot command when the system is running and multiple users are logged on.

Reboot to cause the system to recognize newly installed software, to reset peripheral devices or to recover from a system crash.

To reboot the system you must have root user authority.

At the prompt, enter:

reboot

The system reboots.

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Maintaining System Configuration Variables

The system configuration variables can be displayed and modified in a controlled and interactive mode, through the user interface provided by the Open Firmware menu.

The Open Firmware features can be used during the system power on phase to display and modify system configuration variables, perform maintenance operations, boot or reset the system. An interactive command interpreter is also available, for very specialistic maintenance tasks.

• What is Open Firmware, below

• How to Access Open Firmware

, below

• Display and Description of the Open Firmware Menu

, on page 4-5.

What is Open Firmware

Open Firmware is an open-standard boot firmware that can be used on different hardware configurations. The Open Firmware architecture is designed to bring standardization of the firmware area providing a resilient framework, growing and evolving with new technologies.

The Open Firmware main function is to initialize the hardware and then load and execute the operating system. Additional functions are the hardware testing and the management of hardware configuration information.

Open Firmware is defined by the IEEE Standard 1275-1994, Standard for Boot Firmware.

How to Access Open Firmware

The Open Firmware features are mainly addressed to people trained to perform service tasks on the system. The user should have a good knowledge of the system architecture and hardware design.

The Open Firmware features can be accessed through a menu, in a controlled and interactive mode, on:

• A graphic terminal connected to the SVGA port (default Open Firmware console), or

• A terminal connected to the COM1 port (BUMP console).

The menu is available in English only.

The access to the Open Firmware menu is conditioned by the Open Firmware auto-boot? variable, by default true (the system boots automatically).

The Open Firmware menu is called:

• Typing any key before completion of boot image loading, or

• Configuring the auto-boot? variable = false; for more information, see Boot options

, on

page 4-9.

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Display and Description of the Open Firmware Menu

The Open Firmware menu allows to view hardware configuration, display and modify system configuration variables, such as boot options and device alias definition, boot or reset the system, set remote maintenance variables.

The Open Firmware variables are stored in non-volatile memory (NVRAM). In case NVRAM is corrupted, the configuration variables are automatically restored to their default values.

A whole list of Open Firmware configuration variables is available in the Maintenance Guide.

Notes:

1. The modifications applied to the configuration variables do not take effect until a system restart.

2. The configuration variables must be modified with care to avoid compromising the system’s behavior.

3. The menu screens shown in this section are those displayed on the graphic console. The variable values are shown as example.

The menu is entered with the following main screen.

System Menu

- System Configuration

- Boot Operating System

- Reset Machine

- System Maintenance

- Help

Operating Procedures

The following operating procedures are common to all screens in the menu tree:

• From the graphic console:

– Use the arrows or Tab key or mouse click to move inside the screen

– Use the Enter key or mouse click to select an item

– Use the OK button to confirm the modification(s) or the Cancel button to cancel the

operation.

• From the BUMP console:

– Enter the number identifying one item to select it

– Press the Enter key to confirm the selection.

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The following table summarizes the Open Firmware menu available features, providing the page reference for a quick search.

OPEN FIRMWARE SYSTEM MENU

Available Features

Main Screen, First Level Second Level Third Level

System Configuration, on page 4-7

Set Date and Time,

on page 4-7

View Hardware Configuration, on page 4-8

Probe SCSI, on page 4-8

Manage NVRAM Variables, on page 4-8

Boot Options, on page 4-9

Configuration Variables, on page 4-9

Remote Maintenance, on page 4-10

Surveillance Variables, on page 4-11

Select Keyboard, on page 4-11

Alias Definition, on page 4-12

Manage Operating System, on page 4-13

Boot Operating System, on page 4-14

Reset Machine, on page 4-14

System Maintenance, on page 4-14

Change Password, on page 4-15

ok Forth, on page 4-15

Help, on page 4-15

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The following paragraphs describe in detail the Open Firmware menu options.

System Configuration

System Menu

- System Configuration

Select SYSTEM CONFIGURATION and the following screen is displayed.

System Configuration

- Set Date and Time

- View Hardware Configuration

- Probe SCSI

- Manage NVRAM Variables

- Manage Operating System

- Return to System Menu

- Help

Set Date and Time

System Menu

- System Configuration

- Set Date and Time

Select SET DATE AND TIME to display and/or update the date and time of the system. To update, position on the specific field and edit it accordingly. The date is set according to UTC (Universal Time Coordinated) format. The following screen is displayed.

Set Date and Time

Date: xx - xx - xxxx

mm - dd - yyyy

Time: xx - xx - xx

hh : mm : ss

CancelOK

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View Hardware Configuration

System Menu

- System Configuration

- View Hardware Configuration

Select VIEW HARDWARE CONFIGURATION to display the system device tree. Each device is identified by a unique name representing the type of device and where the device is located within the system device tree.

The device path name consists of a series of node names separated by slashes ( / ). The following example shows a full device path name: /pci@fe0f0020/scsi@2/disk@0,0.

The device path names can also be represented by device alias names. For more information, refer to Alias Definition

, on page 4-12.

Probe SCSI

System Menu

- System Configuration

- Probe SCSI

Select PROBE SCSI to list the devices connected to all the SCSI busses installed in the system.

Manage NVRAM Variables

System Menu

- System Configuration

- Manage NVRAM Variables

Select MANAGE NVRAM VARIABLES to display and/or update the common user Open Firmware variables stored in NVRAM. The following screen is displayed.

Manage NVRAM Variables

- Boot options

- Configuration variables

- Remote maintenance

- Surveillance variables

- Select keyboard

- Alias definition

- Return to System Configuration

- Help

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Select BOOT OPTIONS to display and/or modify the system boot options. The following screen is displayed.

System Menu

- System Configuration

- Manage NVRAM Variables

- Boot Options

Manage NVRAM Variables

Boot options:

auto-boot? true boot-device cdrom# aixtape disk net diag-switch? false diag-device cdrom# aixtape disk net

CancelOK

The available boot options are:

• auto-boot?, determines the system boot phase:

– true, an automatic system boot is performed after power on or reset, else

– false, the Open Firmware menu is called.

• boot-device, identifies the device(s) from which the system boots normally

• diag-switch?, assumes the value of the system key mode switch position:

– false, if the key is set to the Normal position, and the system boots from the device

defined by boot-device, else

– true, if the key is set to the Service position, and the system boots from the device

defined by diag-device.

• diag-device, identifies the device(s) from which the system boots in diagnostic mode for

maintenance purposes.

Select CONFIGURATION VARIABLES to display and/or modify the parameters of the configuration variables. The following screen is displayed.

System Menu

- System Configuration

- Manage NVRAM Variables

- Configuration Variables

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Manage NVRAM Variables

Configuration variables:

input-device keyboard output-device screen pci0b-probe-list 8,9,a,b,c pci0a-probe-list 2,3,4,5,6,7

CancelOK

The configuration variables are:

• input-device, identifies the console input device (usually keyboard for graphic terminal,

com1 for ASCII terminal (BUMP console) or com2)

• output-device, identifies the console output device (usually screen for graphic terminal,

com1 for ASCII terminal (BUMP console) or com2)

• pci0a-probe-list and pci0b-probe-list, list which PCI bus device numbers to probe and

in what order (the assumed value is system dependent and includes all available slots).

Select REMOTE MAINTENANCE to properly configure the remote maintenance flags. The following screen is displayed.

System Menu

- System Configuration

- Manage NVRAM Variables

- Remote Maintenance

Manage NVRAM Variables

Remote maintenance:

sp-d-in? true sp-d-out? false sp-line 2

CancelOK

The remote maintenance flags are:

• sp-d-in, set to true gives remote maintenance authorization

• sp-d-out, set to true sends an automatic notification to the Service Center, in case of

failure at system power on

• sp-line, identifies the service line on which the remote connection will be established.

For more information about remote maintenance flags, please refer to the Maintenance Guide.

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Select SURVEILLANCE VARIABLES to display and/or modify the state of surveillance during the system runtime phase. The following screen is displayed.

System Menu

- System Configuration

- Manage NVRAM Variables

- Surveillance variables

Manage NVRAM Variables

Surveillance variables:

sp-sen off sp-sti 5 sp-sdel 10

CancelOK

The surveillance variables are:

• sp-sen, defines the state of surveillance (on = enabled).

If sp-sen=on:

• sp-sti, defines the period of time of the periodic surveillance when the system control is

under the operating system. The time unit is minutes.

• sp-sdel, defines the period of time that the BUMP has to wait before starting the periodic

surveillance when the system control is under the operating system. This value covers the AIX boot time. The time unit is minutes.

Select SELECT KEYBOARD to adopt the more suitable keyboard language (support of different character set). The following screen is displayed.

System Menu

- System Configuration

- Manage NVRAM Variables

- Select Keyboard

Manage NVRAM Variables

Select keyboard:

US French UK Italian German Spanish Danish Finnish Norwegian Belgian Portuguese

Selected: US

CancelOK

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Select ALIAS DEFINITION to list, create and/or delete a device alias. A device alias is the short representation of a device path. The most common used devices in the system have a predefined alias name. The following screen is displayed.

System Menu

- System Configuration

- Manage NVRAM Variables

- Alias Definition

Manage NVRAM Variables

Select Alias definition:

- List

- New alias

- Delete alias

- Network boot alias

Select LIST, to list all current device aliases.

Select NEW ALIAS, to create a new alias definition. The alias name and device name are requested.

Select DELETE ALIAS, to delete a defined device alias.

Select NETWORK BOOT ALIAS, to create or modify a network-boot alias. The following details are requested:

• Alias name, alias name definition (by default, the alias net definition is displayed)

• Device name, the name of the network device (by default, the device path-name of

alias name is displayed)

• Server IPAddr, the IP address of the server system, where the boot file resides

• boot-file, the path-name of the boot file to be loaded from the server system (i.e.

/tftpboot/boot-file)

• Client IPAddr, the IP address of the client system

• GatewayIPAddr, the IP address of the gateway

• Netmask, the IP netmask of the host system.

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Manage Operating System

Select MANAGE OPERATING SYSTEM to display the first available boot device and/or select a different boot device. The following screen is displayed.

System Menu

- System Configuration

- Manage Operating System

Manage Operating System

Select the device to boot:

/pci@fe0f0090/ethernet@8

CancelOK

DefaultBoot

To select a different boot device, position on the device path displayed and edit it accordingly. The list of the present devices is shown through the View Hardware Configuration menu option, on page 4-8.

Select OK, to modify the boot device variable permanently.

Select CANCEL, to cancel the operation.

Select BOOT, to perform an immediate system boot from the defined boot device. The default value is automatically restored at the next system power on.

Note: The system boot could be conditioned by the security level defined by the system

administrator. A password could be requested. For more information, please refer to the Maintenance Guide.

Select DEFAULT, to restore the value of the first available default boot device.

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Boot Operating System

System Menu

- Boot Operating System

Select BOOT OPERATING SYSTEM to launch a system boot from the first available default device.

Note: This option could be conditioned by the security level defined by the system

administrator. A password could be requested. For more information, please refer to the Maintenance Guide.

Reset Machine

System Menu

- Reset Machine

Select RESET MACHINE to perform a system reset.

System Maintenance

System Menu

- System Maintenance

This option is reserved to the personnel who has a good knowledge of the system architecture and hardware design.

Select SYSTEM MAINTENANCE and, for security reasons, a password is requested. For more information, please refer to the Maintenance Guide.

Please enter the password: **************

CancelOK

If the password is entered correctly, the screen of this option is displayed.

System Maintenance

- Change Password

- OK Forth

- Return to System Manager Menu

- Help

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Change Password

System Menu

- System Maintenance

- Change Password

Select CHANGE PASSWORD to modify the security password configuration variable. The following screen is displayed.

Update password:

Current Password: ************** New Password: ************** Confirm New Password: **************

CancelOK

Warning: If the password is forgotten, and the security level defined by the system administrator, is set to a value other than none, the user is locked out of the system. A Service Personnel intervention is required.

OK Forth

System Menu

- System Maintenance

- OK Forth

Warning: This option must be used by people having a deep knowledge of the Open Firmware based language interpreter (Forth).

Select OK FORTH to access the Open Firmware command interpreter (ok prompt). The following sentence is displayed.

Type ’menu’ to return to the menu ...

The ok prompt command line gives you access to an extensive set of functions for hardware and software development, fault isolation and debugging based on Forth language interpreter. The commands that are available at ok prompt depend upon the setting of security level defined by the system administrator. For more details, please refer to the Maintenance Guide.

The main and most useful commands available through the interactive command interpreter (ok prompt) are described in the Maintenance Guide.

Help

This option provides information about the current menu screen and the relevant operating procedures.

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Problem Solving

In case of system problems, you can consult What To Do When a Problem Occurs

, on

page 4-18.

If you decide to ask for assistance from your Service Representative, note that the following information might be required:

• Any message displayed on the operator panel display

• Any message displayed on the system console

• Description of the symptoms

• Your system serial number.

Remember to record this information before calling.

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Identifying the Problem

It may happen, sometimes, that a problem prevents the system from working correctly.

In many cases, this depends on trivial causes, simple human faults, which can be easily discovered and removed, with no need for a specialist intervention.

In other cases, bad functioning is due to more serious human faults or to a system failure, and the problem solution requires technical intervention.

This chapter describes some common problems, the possible trivial causes and the related solutions.

Only when you have ensured that the problem is not due to any of the listed causes, you need technical intervention.

The system itself offers some maintenance tools, available also when the operating system is not running, which test the system hardware, and perform the fault isolation.

If you are maintaining the system on your own, you can find the description of these tools in the Maintenance Guide. This guide is available at your supplier.

The following paragraphs list some of the problems that may occur working with the system, during either the system power on or its normal operating state. If you encounter one of these problems, you can try to solve it on your own.

Otherwise, if it is necessary to call the technical support for assistance, remember to read the system serial number, as this will be requested by the technical support. The system serial number is written on the rating plate label placed on the rear side of the unit, as shown in the figure.

Its format is XAN - Fxx - nnnnn, where:

Fxx is the system run code defined by the manufacturer nnnnn is the system serial number (5 digits).

Note: XAN changes into XBH for the systems shipped to Brazil.

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What To Do When a Problem Occurs

Problem Description

Possible Cause Solution

System Power

The system does not power on

The system power cord is not connected to an AC outlet.

Connect the power cord to a working AC outlet.

The system power cord is not properly connected.

Properly connect the power cord to the system unit and to the AC outlet.

The AC outlet is faulty. Try another AC outlet.

The AC source is missing. Call your electrician to check the AC source.

Monitor

The monitor does not power on (the monitor power light

The monitor power switch is not set to the ON position.

Set the switch to the ON (I) position.

is off)

The power cord is not connected to an AC outlet.

Connect the power cord to a working AC outlet.

The power cord is not properly connected.

Properly connect the power cord to the monitor and to the AC outlet.

The AC outlet is faulty. Try another AC outlet.

The monitor power light is on but nothing displays on

The monitor contrast and/or brightness knobs are set too low.

Adjust the contrast and/or brightness knobs until you can see the display.

the screen

(see note below)

The computer system is not powered on.

Power on the system.

The monitor video cable is not properly connected to the dedicated port.

Properly connect the video cable to the dedicated port.

The video cable is not connected to the proper port.

Check that video cable is connected to:

- The SVGA port for a graphic monitor

- A serial port for any ASCII terminal.

Mouse

The mouse does not move the cursor or there is no

The mouse driver has not been loaded.

Load the mouse driver.

cursor on the screen

The wrong mouse driver is loaded. Remove the conflicting mouse driver and

install the correct one.

The mouse needs to be cleaned. Remove the tracking ball and clean it with a

damp cloth. Clean the contacts with a component cleaning spray.

You are not using the mouse with the proper monitor.

Use the mouse with the system graphic monitor.

The mouse buttons do not work

The contacts are dirty. Clean the contacts with a component cleaning

spray.

Note: After you have powered on both the system and the graphic terminal connected to the SVGA port, it may take

several seconds before something is displayed on the screen. You have a problem only if nothing displays after at least 1 minute.

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Problem Description

SolutionPossible Cause

Keyboard

The keyboard does not function

The keyboard is not connected to the system keyboard port.

Check the cable connection to the system.

The keyboard cable is not properly connected.

Properly connect the keyboard cable.

You are not using the keyboard with the proper monitor.

Use the keyboard with the system graphic monitor.

The keyboard types random characters

Liquid or dust spilled into the keyboard.

Allow the keyboard to dry, or clean it with alcohol or component cleaning spray.

Some of the keys on the keyboard stick or do not

Liquid spilled into the keyboard.

Gently pull the key cap off and remove the sticky substance with alcohol.

work

The key contacts are dirty.

Clean the key contacts with a component cleaning spray; allow the keyboard to dry thoroughly before powering up the system.

Printer

The printer does not power on

The printer power switch is not set to the ON position.

Set the switch to the ON (I) position.

The power cord is not connected to an AC outlet.

Connect the power cord to a working AC outlet.

The power cord is not properly connected.

Properly connect the power cord to the printer and to the AC outlet.

The AC outlet is faulty. Try another AC outlet.

The printer does not print

The printer is off-line. Press the printer ON-LINE switch and make

certain the ON-LINE LED lights.

The printer data cable is not properly connected.

Check the cable and connect it to the correct port.

The printer interface is not properly set.

Check that the printer is set either to serial mode if you are using a serial connection or to parallel mode if you are using a parallel connection. For more details, please refer to the printer documentation.

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Chapter 5. Configuring the System

• Memory Configuration

, below

• CPU Configuration

, on page 5-3

• Controller Configuration

, on page 5-4

• Device Configuration

, on page 5-7.

Memory Configuration

There are four memory connectors on the system planar. They house four memory risers.

There are two types of memory risers:

• FSM risers, housing eight standard synchronous DIMM connectors; these risers are used

for memory configurations requiring more than one memory bank.

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• FRE risers, housing one standard synchronous DIMM connector; these risers are used for

entry memory configurations requiring only one memory bank.

Note: It is not possible to install memory DIMM’s directly on the system planar.

The system memory is organized in memory banks made up of four memory DIMM’s each, one per memory riser.

Minimum memory bank capacity is 256M Bytes (4x64M Byte memory DIMM’s).

Maximum memory bank capacity is 1G Byte (4x256M Byte memory DIMM’s).

Maximum memory capacity is 8G Bytes (8x1G Byte memory banks).

The synchronous DIMM’s have the characteristics summarized below:

DIMM Standard 72 bit 168 pin (PC100 - registered with PLL) VCC 3.3V Frequency 100MHz (with CL2) Functionality Synchronous Height 1.7 inch max Package Type TSOPII

Memory DIMM’s belonging to the same memory bank must be plugged into the same connector on each memory riser; for example: memory bank 7 will be made up of 1 memory DIMM plugged in position 7 on each memory riser.

Here are some additional configuration rules to be followed to obtain the best performances. Breaking these rules will decrease performances but will not bring to a loss of memory.

• Install an even number of memory banks

• Install memory banks in couples of homogeneous capacity; each couple of homogeneous

memory banks must be installed in contiguous slots, starting from slot 7-6 and then 5-4, 3-2 and 1-0

• Considering the amount of memory you want to use, prefer using as many couples of memory banks as you can, provided that you do not compromise a possible future upgrading.

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CPU Configuration

Each system supports up to four CPU cards which are installed on the system planar dedicated slots.

The CPU cards must be homogeneous.

Minimum configuration is one CPU, which must be installed in slot 1.

Note: The system cannot work if there is no CPU installed in slot 1.

Install CPU cards according to the following sequence:

Installation

Sequence

CPU Card Slot #

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Controller Configuration

• PCI/ISA Controller Bus Dependences

, below

• PCI/ISA Controller List

, on page 5-6.

PCI/ISA Controller Bus Dependences

The system base unit can house up to nine PCI controller cards having the characteristics described below:

• Up to four, 64 bit, 33 MHz, PCI controllers

• Up to five, 32 bit, 33 MHz, PCI controllers.

Moreover, it houses one ISA slot for the internal modem connection.

Note: PCI slot 8 can be used only if the ISA slot is not used and vice-versa.

The system provides two native PCI local busses (PCI0, PCI1). PCI bus 0 generates an additional PCI bus through a PCI to PCI bridge (PCI0_1). It also generates an ISA bus through a PCI to ISA bridge.

The following table shows the PCI bus dependences and slot type:

Bus ID

Controller

Slot Type

Card Slot #

PCI #1

PCI1

PCI 32 bit

PCI2 PCI3

PCI 64 bit PCI 64 bit

PCI3 PCI4

PCI 64 bit PCI 64 bit

PCI #0 PCI5 PCI 64 bit

PCI #0_1 PCI6

PCI7 PCI8 PCI9

PCI 32 bit PCI 32 bit PCI 32 bit PCI 32 bit

ISA ISA1 ISA 8/16 bit

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The configuration rules are:

• To obtain the best performances, first load PCI busses 0 and 1; when these busses are

fulfilled, load PCI bus 0_1

• 64 Port Asynchronous RS-232/RS-422 controllers cannot be installed in contiguous slots

• Install the graphic controller, if any, before the RAID controller (e.g., if the RAID controller

is installed in PCI slot 4, install the graphic one in PCI slot 2)

• It is possible to install 32 bit controllers in 64 bit slots

• Although it would sensibly decrease performances, it is possible to install 64 bit

controllers in 32 bit slots

• PCI slots 1, 8 and 9 can house only short format controllers (Matrox, being a medium-long format controller, is allowed in PCI slot 8)

• RAID LVD controller cannot be installed after the PCI bridge, therefore it is not allowed in slots 6, 7, 8 and 9

• It is suggested, to keep good performances, to install only one Gbit Ethernet controller per PCI bus, possibly into 64 bit slots and before the PCI bridge.

Refer to the documentation delivered with the controller card for its characteristics and configuration requirements, if any.

See System Devices Location Map

, on page B-1, for further details about the I/O

subsystem dependences and device location.

The controller cards are identified by a label visible on the external side of the metallic plate guide. See PCI/ISA Controller List, on page 5-6, for the list of supported controllers and related labels.

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PCI/ISA Controller List

The controller cards are identified by a label visible on the external side of the metallic plate guide.

A list of controller cards supported by your system is provided below. Notice that this list is not meant to be exhaustive and that very recent controller cards could be missing from it.

The description of each controller and its identification label is anyway included in the controller specific documentation.

The following table provides the cross reference between the controller card model and the identification label.

Label

Description

1-T Graphics GXT130P

4-J SSA 4-Port RAID 8-T Auto LAN Streamer Token Ring B1-2 64-bit Graphics (MGA Millennium) 2MB RAM B1-3 64-bit Graphics (MGA Millennium) 4MB RAM B2-G 1-Port Synchronous Communication B2-H 4-Port Synchronous Communication B2-L 2-Port Synchronous Communication B3-9 128-Port Async. EIA 232 B3-A 8-Port Async. EIA 232 B3-B 8-Port Async. EIA 422A B3-C 64-Port Async. EIA 422A B4-4 SCSI RAID (ULTRA/SE) B4-5 ULTRA SCSI SE B4-6 ULTRA SCSI DE B4-7 Fiber Channel Emulex B4-8 Fiber Channel Emulex B4-9 ULTRA-2/LVD SCSI B4-A Copper Fiber Channel B4-B Optical Fiber Channel B5-3 FDDI Fiber UTP Single Ring B5-4 FDDI Fiber Single Ring B5-5 FDDI Fiber Dual Ring B5-6 Ethernet 10/100Mbps B5-9 155 ATM B5-A ISA Internal Modem FRANCE B5-B ISA Internal Modem UK B5-C ISA Internal Modem BELGIUM B5-D ISA Internal Modem NETHERLANDS B5-E ISA Internal Modem ITALY B5-K ISA Internal Modem US B5-L ISA Internal Modem GERMANY B5-M Ethernet ZNYX 10/100Mbps B5-N Gigabit Ethernet-SX B5-R Token Ring B5-S PAN European Modem

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Device Configuration

• Media and Disk Configuration Rules

, below

• RAID Configurations

, on page 5-9

• Native High Availability Configurations

, on page 5-9

• SCSI-ID Configuration

, on page 5-10

• Examples of SCSI Connections

, on page 5-12.

Media and Disk Configuration Rules

The system base unit has five device areas. These are located vertically, on the right of the front side of the system.

• Area 1 hosts up to two 1.6 inch media drives

• Area 2 may host either up to two 1.6 inch media drives or up to three1 inch hard disk

drives

• Areas 3, 4 and 5 may host up to three 1 inch hard disk drives each.

A disk cage is required to install hard disk drives. Each disk cage occupies one area. The connection to the SCSI bus is done through the disk cage back planes.

No disk cage is required to install media drives. They are installed with their mounting kit on the unit chassis and directly connected to the SCSI bus.

The system supports ULTRA-2/LVD disk devices (Low Voltage Differential), running at 10000 RPM (Revolutions Per Minute).

The system base unit provides two native SCSI busses.

The first bus, ULTRA/SE (Single Ended), SCSI-0, controls media drives installed in Area1 (and Area 2, if any).

The second bus, ULTRA-2/LVD, SCSI-1, is used to control disks installed in Area 5 and Area 4.

SCSI hard disk drives can also be controlled by additional SCSI controller cards.

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Each SCSI bus used to manage disks supports the connection of up to two disk cages, that means up to six 1 inch hard disk drives.

The table which follows summarizes the possible SCSI connections inside the system unit:

SCSI BUS

Area1Areas

1 - 2

Area2Areas

2 - 3

Area3Area4Area5Areas

4 - 5

SCSI-0 (media) yes yes no no no no no no

SCSI-1 (disks) no no no no no no yes yes

1st RAID bus no no no yes yes no no no

2nd RAID bus no no no no no no yes yes

Additional ULTRA-2/LVD SCSI bus

no no no yes yes no no no

Additional ULTRA/SE bus (native HA conf. only)

no no no yes yes no yes yes

Specific rules are given to make the installation and management of SCSI devices easier and obtain the best performances.

• Install the system disk drive in the upper slot of Area 5 of the base unit

• Install devices beginning always from the upper free slot inside the area

• Within the disk configuration of Areas 3 and 2, install 18Gbyte disks, if any, according to

the following sequence:

– Area 3:

– top (ID 0) – middle (ID 1) – low (ID 2)

– Area 2:

– top (ID 8) – low (ID A) – middle (ID 9)

• A mix of media drives and hard disk drives inside the same area is not allowed.

Refer to SCSI-ID Configuration

, on page 5-10, for details about the SCSI-ID identification that the device will acquire once it is installed and for some suggestions about the device installation sequence.

Refer to the documentation delivered with the device, for characteristics and configuration requirements, if any.

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RAID Configurations

The RAID feature is supported by a specific RAID controller card.

One or more hard disk drives can be configured in a redundant array. In case of a hard disk drive failure, the data stored on the faulty device can be recovered from the other devices owned by the array.

Note: RAID controllers do not support native High Availability configurations.

A maximum of two SCSI busses can be managed in RAID configurations. These are the busses managing Area 5 (and Area 4 if managed by the same bus) and Area 3 (and Area 2 if managed by the same bus).

Refer to the specific RAID documentation for the setup procedures.

You can find examples of RAID connections in Connections in RAID Configuration

, on

page 5-19.

Native High Availability Configurations

The system supports some Native High Availability configurations, where the full availability is guaranteed by the physical interconnection and software management of two systems in such a way that, if one system fails, the other system takes the control and all the activity goes on without interruption.

Notes:

1. Native High Availability configurations are not supported by RAID controllers.

2. Native High Availability configurations can also include expansion units. Please refer to the expansion unit specific documentation for details and examples.

3. Native High Availability configurations are not supported by ULTRA-2/LVD controllers. ULTRA/SE controllers must be used instead.

Refer to the specific native High Availability package documentation for the setup procedures.

You can find examples of native High Availability connections in Connection in Native High Availability Configuration, on page 5-21.

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SCSI-ID Configuration

• Media Drive SCSI-ID

, below

• Hard Disk Drive SCSI-ID

, on page 5-11.

Media Drive SCSI-ID

Each SCSI device must be identified on the SCSI bus by a logical address, called SCSI-ID.

Before installing a media drive, it is necessary to define its SCSI-ID. This is normally done through switches or jumpers placed at the rear of the device. See the documentation delivered with the device for the details on setting.

Note: If you purchased the media drive from a supplier other than your system supplier, be

sure that the device itself has no SCSI terminator. Refer to the documentation delivered with the device.

The SCSI-ID to be set for a given media drive depends on the physical position of this device.

The following table shows the correspondence between physical position and SCSI-ID for media drives installed on your system. It also gives the suggested installation sequence. Notice that there is not a direct link between the installation sequence and the SCSI-ID. Even if the installation sequence is not the one reported here, you must keep the correspondence between physical position and SCSI-ID.

MEDIA DRIVE CONFIGURATION TABLE

Device

Area

Physical Position

SCSI-ID

1 M1 6

M2 5

2 M3 4

M4 3

3 - -

- -

4 - -

- -

5 - -

Legend:

Mn = M media drive

n number giving the installation sequence of the devices inside the system unit.

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Hard Disk Drive SCSI-ID

Each SCSI device must be identified on the SCSI bus by a logical address, called SCSI-ID.

Hard disk drives are identified by a SCSI-ID which is automatically defined as the hard disk drive is installed in a given position. No manual intervention is required.

Note: If you purchased the hard disk drive from a supplier other than your system supplier,

be sure that the device itself has no SCSI-ID set but has the motor delay jumper set. Refer to the documentation delivered with the device.

The following table details the correspondence between physical position and SCSI-ID for hard disk drives installed on your system.

It details also the suggested installation sequence.

The suggested sequence fills in:

• First Areas 5 and 4, which can be managed by the embedded SCSI-1 controller, and

• Then Areas 3 and 2, which must be managed by an additional SCSI controller.

If you install one additional SCSI controller, even if all the disk devices you have could be managed by the embedded SCSI-1 controller, the suggestion is to balance the load between the two controllers (e.g., if you have four disk devices and two controllers, install two disk devices in Area 5 and the other two in Area 3).

The installation sequence is not directly linked to the SCSI-ID. Even if the installation sequence is not the one reported here, the correspondence between physical position and SCSI-ID remains unchanged.

HARD DISK DRIVE CONFIGURATION TABLE

Device

Area

Physical Position

SCSI-ID

1 - -

- -

2 D10 8

D11* 9 D12* A

3 D7 0

D8 1 D9 2

4 D4 8

D5 9 D6 A

5 D1 (system disk) 0

D2 1 D3 2

Legend:

Dn = D hard disk drive

n number giving the installation sequence of devices inside the system unit.

* Revert the installation sequence of D11 and D12, in case of 18Gbyte disk.

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Examples of SCSI Connections

Some examples of standard SCSI connections are illustrated in the following pages. These do not include all possible disk/media device configurations, but they should represent an easy template to help you perform the SCSI connections inside the base unit.

For each example, both the SCSI controller to bulkhead connections (on the system left side) and the bulkhead to device area connections (on the system right side) are illustrated.

It is assumed that any SCSI cables inside the system unit are properly in place.

For details on SCSI cables and bulkhead locations mentioned in these examples, please refer to SCSI Cables Description and Connection, in the Maintenance Guide.

Note: The examples given in the following pages refer to the base unit only. If your system

configuration includes also one or more disk units, you can find the relevant examples in the Disk Expansion Unit Service Guide.

• Media Device in Area 1 (CD-ROM)

, on page 5-13

• Media Devices in Area 1/Area 2

, on page 5-14

• Disk Devices in Area 5

, on page 5-15

• Disk Devices in Area 5/Area 4, on page 5-16

• Disk Devices in Area 3

, on page 5-17

• Disk Devices in Area 3/Area 2

, on page 5-18

• RAID Controller Managing Two SCSI Busses

, on page 5-19

• RAID Controller Managing One SCSI Bus

, on page 5-20

• Connection in Native High Availability Configuration

, on page 5-21.

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Media Device in Area 1 (CD-ROM)

SCSI Controller to Bulkhead Connection

Bulkhead to Device Area Connection

Legend: S-T SE terminating plug SCSI-0 Native SCSI bus for media devices

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Setup Guide

Media Devices in Area 1/Area 2

SCSI Controller to Bulkhead Connection

Bulkhead to Device Area Connection

Legend: S-T SE terminating plug SCSI-0 Native SCSI bus for media devices

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Disk Devices in Area 5

SCSI Controller to Bulkhead Connection

Bulkhead to Device Area Connection

Legend: L-T LVD/SE terminating plug SCSI-1 Native SCSI bus for disk devices

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Setup Guide

Disk Devices in Area 5/Area 4

SCSI Controller to Bulkhead Connection

Bulkhead to Device Areas Connection

Legend: L-T LVD/SE terminating plug JC Jumper cable SCSI-1 Native SCSI bus for disk devices

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Disk Devices in Area 3

SCSI Controller to Bulkhead Connection

Bulkhead to Device Area Connection

Legend: L-T LVD/SE terminating plug

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Setup Guide

Disk Devices in Area 3/Area 2

SCSI Controller to Bulkhead Connection

Bulkhead to Device Areas Connection

Legend: L-T LVD/SE terminating plug JC Jumper cable