Compaq AlphaServer GS60E Installation Manual
AlphaServer GS60E
Installation Guide
Order Number: EK–GS60E–IN. A01
This guide is inten d ed for use by customer service engi neers and selfmaintenance customers installing an AlphaServer GS60E system.
Compaq Computer Corporat ion
First Pri nt ing, August 1999
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Contents
Preface ...........................................................................................................vii
Chapter 1 Installation Overview
1.1 Installation Flowchart .............................................................................. 1-2
Chapter 2 Site Preparation
2.1 Pre-Installation Checklist.........................................................................2-2
2.2 Cabinet Sizes...........................................................................................2-4
2.3 Floor Space and Environmental Requirements.........................................2-6
2.4 Power Requirements...............................................................................2-12
2.5 AC Power Cable an d Receptacl es ........................................................... 2-14
Chapter 3 Installing the System Cabinet
3.1 Inspect the Shipment................................................................................3-2
3.2 Collect Tools and Resources.....................................................................3-4
3.3 Remove Carton and Packing Material ...................................................... 3-6
3.4 Remove from the Pallet............................................................................3-8
3.5 Level the Cabinet ...................................................................................3-10
Chapter 4 Installing an Expander Cabinet
4.1 Unpack the Cabinet..................................................................................4-2
4.2 Remove System Cabinet Panel and Position Expander Cabinet................. 4-4
4.3 Level All Cabinets....................................................................................4-6
4.4 Secure Cabinets Together.........................................................................4-8
4.5 Connect the Power Control Cable...........................................................4-10
4.6 Connect the I/O Cable............................................................................4-12
Chapter 5 Making Console, SCSI, and Ethernet
Connections
5.1 Connect the Console Terminal.................................................................5-2
5.2 Connect the Console Load Device............................................................5-4
5.3 Connect SCSI Cables...............................................................................5-6
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5.4 Connect Ethernet Cables..........................................................................5-8
Chapter 6 Powering Up the System
6.1 Prepare to Check the AC Power ...............................................................6-2
6.2 Measure the AC Power.............................................................................6-4
6.3 Turn the Power On and Check Indicators ................................................6-6
Chapter 7 System Self-Test
7.1 Check Module Status LEDs......................................................................7-2
7.2 Check the Self-Test Display.....................................................................7-4
Chapter 8 Diagnostics and Utilities
8.1 Console Load Device................................................................................8-2
8.2 Verification Overview..............................................................................8-4
8.3 Diagnostics Overview...............................................................................8-6
8.4 Run System Self-Test...............................................................................8-8
8.5 Show Commands for Installation............................................................8-10
8.6 Verify SCSI Devices...............................................................................8-12
8.7.1 Check SCSI Devices Using Console Commands............................8-12
8.7.2 Check Console Output Against Physical Devices........................... 8-14
8.7 If Necessary, Run the RAID Configuration Utility..................................8-16
8.8 Booting Factory Installed Software.........................................................8-18
8.9 Bootin g Op enVMS from a CD-ROM......................................................8-20
8.10 Booting Tr u64 UNIX from a CD-ROM..................................................8-22
8.11 Set Commands for Booting ....................................................................8-24
8.12 Booting LFU from a CD-ROM...............................................................8-26
8.13 Running the System Exerciser VET .......................................................8-28
Examples
7-1 Self-Test Results......................................................................................7-4
8-1 Self-Test Display......................................................................................8-8
8-2 Show Configuration ...............................................................................8-10
8-3 Show Device..........................................................................................8-11
8-4 Checking SCSI Devices..........................................................................8-12
8-5 Running RCU........................................................................................8-16
8-6 Booting the Operating System................................................................8-18
8-7 C D-ROM OpenVMS Boot......................................................................8-20
8-8 CD-ROM UNI X Boot ............................................................................8-22
8-9 Set Boot Comman ds ............................................................................... 8-24
8-10 AlphaServer GS60E LFU Booting..........................................................8-26
8-11 Sample VET User Session for Command Mode......................................8-28
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Figures
1-1 Installation Flowchart .............................................................................. 1-2
2-1 GS60E Sample System.............................................................................2-4
2-2 Sample GS60E Configuration ..................................................................2-6
2-3 GS60E Power System Components...........................................................2-8
2-4 AC Power Recept acles............................................................................2-10
3-1 Inspection Flowchart................................................................................3-2
3-2 Packing Material......................................................................................3-6
3-3 Preparation and Removal from Pallet.......................................................3-8
3-4 Leveler Foot Adjustment ........................................................................3-10
4-1 Expander Cabinet.....................................................................................4-2
4-2 Removing System Cabinet Panel..............................................................4-4
4-3 Expander Cabinet Positioning.................................................................. 4-5
4-4 Leveler Foot Adjustment ..........................................................................4-6
4-5 Securing Expander Cabinet......................................................................4-8
4-6 Power Control Cable Installation............................................................4-10
4-7 CCL Panel and Jack Splitter...................................................................4-11
4-8 I/O Cable Connections...........................................................................4-12
5-1 System Cabinet, Console Terminal, and Printer........................................5-2
5-2 CCL Panel and Console Terminal Port.....................................................5-3
5-3 Console Load Device................................................................................5-4
5-4 KZPBA as the Console Load Device Support ........................................... 5-5
5-5 System and Expander Cabinets................................................................. 5-6
5-6 Ethernet Connectors on PCI Adapters......................................................5-8
6-1 Circuit Breaker for the AC Power.............................................................6-2
6-2 Measuring System Power.........................................................................6-4
6-3 Control Panel...........................................................................................6-6
6-4 Power Supplies.........................................................................................6-8
7-1 Powering Up and Checking the LEDs...................................................... 7-2
8-1 Accessing the Console Load Device .........................................................8-2
8-2 Verification Procedure..............................................................................8-4
8-3 Diagnostic Overview................................................................................8-6
8-4 SCSI Disks in StorageWorks Shelves .................................................... 8-14
Tables
1 AlphaServer GS60E Documentation ...........................................................x
2-1 Shipping Dimensions and Weights...........................................................2-3
2-2 Cabinet Dimensions and Weights.............................................................2-5
2-3 Environmental Specifications...................................................................2-7
2-4 Three-Phase AC Input Voltages...............................................................2-9
2-5 Three-Phase Power Requirements ............................................................2-9
3-1 Tools and Resources.................................................................................3-4
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4-1 Cabinet Dimensions and Weights.............................................................4-5
5-1 SCSI Cables to Devices in Other Cabinets................................................5-7
6-1 AC Input Voltage Specifications .............................................................. 6-5
6-2 Control Panel LEDs................................................................................. 6-6
7-1 LEDs After Self-Test................................................................................7-3
8-1 Diagnostics..............................................................................................8-7
8-2 Verification Software Exercisers............................................................ 8-29
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Preface
Intended Audience
This manual is written for customer service engineers and self-maintenance
customers who require information to install an AlphaServer GS60E system.
Document Structure
This manual uses a structured documentation design. Topics are organized
into small sections for efficient reference. Each topic begins with an abstract.
You can quickly gain a comprehensive overview by reading only the abstracts.
Next is an illustration or example, which also provides quick reference. Last
in the structure are descriptive text and syntax definitions.
This manual has eight chapters as follows:
• Chapter 1, Installation Overview, provides a flowchart that
summarizes the installation process.
• Chapter 2, Site Preparation, shows how to prepare the site for the
system.
• Chapter 3, Installing the System Cabinet, shows how to unpack and
install the system cabinet.
• Chapter 4, Installing an Expander Cabinet, explains how to install
one or more expander cabinets, if present.
• Chapter 5, Making Console, SCSI, and Ethernet Connections,
shows how to connect the console, SCSI, and Ethernet devices if present to
the system.
• Chapter 6, Powering Up the System, explains how to start the system
by applying main power.
• Chapter 7, System Self-Test, describes the system self-test and its
results.
• Chapter 8, Diagnostics and Utilities, describes how to verify system
operation using diagnostics and utilities.
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Conventions Used in This Document
Icons. The icons shown below are used in illustrations for designating part
placement in the system described. A shaded area in the icon shows the
location of the component or part being discussed.
Main Cabinet
Front
Rear
Expander Cabinet
Front
Rear
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Table 1 AlphaServer GS60E Documentation
Title Order Number
Hardware User Information and Installation
AlphaServer GS60E Installation Guide EK–GS60E–IN
AlphaServer GS60E Operations Manual EK–GS60E–OP
KFTHA System I/O Module Installation Guide EK–KFTHA–IN
KFE72 Installation Guide EK–KFE72–IN
Service Information
AlphaServer GS60E Service Manual EK–GS60E–SV
Reference Manual
AlphaServer GS60E and GS140 Getting Started with Logical
Partitions
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EK–TUNLP–SF
Table 1 AlphaServer GS60E Documentation (Continued)
Title Order Number
Upgrade Ma nuals
GS60/8200 to GS60E Upgrade Manual EK–GS60E–UP
H7506 Power Supply Installation EK–H7506–IN
RRDCD Installation Card EK–RRDXX–IN
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Chapter 1
Installation Overview
This chapter provides a quick overview of the installation procedure and relates
the steps of the procedure with chapters in this manual. It consists of one
section:
Installation Flowchart
•
Installation Overview 1-1
1.1 Installation Flowchart
In general, a system is installed as shown in Figure 1-1.
Figure 1–1 Installation Flowchart
Prepare Site
Install System Cabinet
Multiple
Cabinets
No
Connect Console,
SCSI, and
Yes
Ethernet cables
Power Up System
System Self-Test
Verification
(Diagnostics and
Utilities)
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
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In general, the procedure is as follows (Figure 1-1):
1. Prepare the site for system installation as described in Chapter 2.
2. Install the system cabinet as described in Chapter 3.
3. If the system has one or more expander cabinets, refer to Chapter 4 for
installation instructions.
4. Connect the console, and, if appropriate, make the Ethernet, and SCSI
connections as described in Chapter 5.
5. Power up the system as described in Chapter 6.
6. Observe and consider the results of the system self-test as described in
Chapter 7.
7. Verify system operation by running various diagnostics and utilities as
described in Chapter 8.
Installation Overview 1-3
Chapter 2
Site Preparation
This chapter provides site planning guidelines, cabinet sizes, space and
environmental requirements, and system power requirements.
Sections include:
Pre-Installation Checklist
•
Cabinet Sizes
•
Floor Space and Environmental Requirements
•
Power Requirements
•
AC Power Cable and Receptacles
•
Site Preparation 2-1
2.1 Pre-Installation Checklist
Check off tasks when completed before system installation. To
facilitate the installation process, it is recommended that the customer
plan ahead and coordinate the site planning and scheduling with
Compaq.
Planning the Site:
Plan the physical layout of the system cabinet, expander cabinets, console
U
terminal, and other system units.
Plan to place all equipment away from heavy traffic centers, leaving
U
enough room for airflow and maintenance.
Do not place systems on carpets.
U
Obtain cabinet weights and dimensions to check against floor loading
U
restrictions.
Determine the correct power requirements for the system to be installed.
U
Determine the sizes of the circuit breakers and the number of branch
U
circuits required.
Determine the number, type, and location of required AC power outlets.
U
Check the compatibility of different power sources. This must be checked
U
when multiple types of power distribution transformers, or power
conditioning equipment is used.
Determine system power consumption to calculate the input line power
U
requirement.
Establish a system grounding scheme for the installation.
U
Determine environmental cooling requirements.
U
Check the location and requirements of cabling for communication devices
U
such as Ethernet.
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Check the Delivery Route:
Check the height, width, and location of doors and passageways for
U
adequate clearance.
Check floor loading requirements along passageways.
U
Check passageway restrictions such as corners, ramps, or obstructions.
U
Check the size, capacity, and availability of elevators.
U
Table 2-1 lists the shipping dimensions of the GS60E system and expander
cabinets. These dimensions include the width of the shipping pallet, the height
of the shipping boxes, and the weight of the packing materials.
Table 2-1 Shipping Dimensions and Weights
Cabinet
GS60E
Height
cm (in)
194 (76.25) 91.5 (36.0) 121.5 (47.9) 398 (875)
Width
cm (in)
Depth
cm (in)
Weight
kg (lbs)
System
GS60E
194 (76.25) 91.4 (36.0) 121.5 (47.9) 365 (804)
Expander
ï
System and expander weights are based on a fully configured cabinet.
ï
Site Preparation 2-3
2.2 Cabinet Sizes
Include all cabinets and peripherals when laying out the installation
site. A sample system could include a main cabinet, a maximum of two
expander cabinets, and console devices. Figure 2-1 shows a sample
GS60E system.
Figure 2–1 GS60E Sample System
Expander
Cabinet
170 cm (67 in)
60 cm (23.6 in)
System
Cabinet
170 cm (67 in)
60 cm (23.6 in)
Expander
Cabinet
170 cm (67 in)
60 cm (23.6 in)
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Table 2-2 Cabinet Dimensions and Weights
Cabinet
GS60E
Height
cm (in)
170 (67.0) 60 (23.6) 100 (39.4) 352 (775)
Width
cm (in)
Depth
cm (in)
Weight
kg (lbs)¹
System
GS60E
170 (67.0) 60 (23.6) 100 (39.4) 320 (704)
Expander
¹ System and expander weights are based on a fully configured cabinet.
Site Preparation 2-5
2.3 Floor Space and Environmental Requirements
Table 2-3 lists system environmental requirements. Space for front and
rear clearance are the minimum required for airflow and maintenance.
Figure 2–2 Sample GS60E Configuration
Rear
Clearance
100 cm (39.4 in)
Expander
Cabinet
180 cm (71 in)
System
Cabinet
Width
Expander
Cabinet
100 cm
(39.4 in)
Front
Clearance
150 cm (59 in)
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Depth
350 cm
(137.8 in)
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Table 2-3 Environmental Specifications
Environmental Operating¹ Storage
Temperature 5°–35° C (41°–95° F)
40°–66°C (–40°–151° F)
Relative humidity 10–90% 10–95%
Altitude 0–3 km (0–10,000 ft) 0–12.2 km (0–40,000 ft)
¹ Recommended operating temperature is 18°–24° C (65°–75° F) and
40–60% relative humidity.
The minimum amount of clearance space for the system front is 150 cm (59 in)
and rear is 100 cm (39.4 in), as shown in Figure 2-2. These clearances are
needed for airflow and maintenance.
Air for the system cabinet to cool the card cage is brought in from the top and
blown out at the back of the cabinet. Air to cool the options is brought in from
the front of the cabinet and blown out the back. Air to cool the expander cabinet
is brought in from the front and blown out the back.
NOTE: Do not place anything on top of the cabinets, since this restricts airflow.
Inadequate airflow can cause the system to shut down.
Site Preparation 2-7
2.4 Power Requirements
The power system consists of an AC input box, a DC distribution
module, redundant hot swap power supplies, a cabinet control logic
(CCL) panel, and cables.
Figure 2–3 GS60E Power System Components
DC Distribution
Module
Front
Power
Supplies
Rear
CCL Panel
Power
Supplies
AC Input Box
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Table 2–4 Three-Phase AC Input Voltages
Country
Input
Voltage
Circuit Breaker
Rating (amps)
Frequency
Range (Hz)
Japan 202 Delta 30 50–60
North America 120/208 Wye 30 50–60
Europe/AP 380–415 Wye 32 50–60
Each system and expander cabinet requires its own AC power connector.
Table 2–5 Three-Phase Power Requirements
Cabinet Power (watts) Heat Dissipation (BTU/hr)
System 1,200 minimum¹
2,450 maximum²
System and two
5,150 maximum³ 17,550 maximum³
expander cabinets
¹These figures are based on a minimum configuration containing three power supplies, a
dual CPU module, one memory module, one system I/O module, one CD-ROM, one
minimally configured PCI shelf, and one StorageWorks shelf with one disk drive.
²Based on a fully configured system containing three power supplies, three CPU modules
(6 CPUs), two memory modules, two system I/O modules, one CD-ROM, two PCI shelves,
and two StorageWorks shelves with 12 disk drives.
³Based on a fully configured system cabinet (see note 2) and two expander cabinets each
containing three PCI shelves and four StorageWorks shelves with 24 disk drives.
4,100 minimum¹
8,300 maximum²
NOTE: AC power receptacles are also required for console terminals and
printers.
Site Preparation 2-9
2.5 AC Power Cable and Receptacles
The AC power cable is 4.5 m (15 ft) in length. It consists of three-phase
leads (X, Y, and Z) plus neutral (N) and ground (G). AC power
connectors are shown in Figure 2-4.
Figure 2–4 AC Power Receptacles
120/208 V NOMINAL (50-60 Hz)
NEMA L21-30R
V
NEUTRAL
GND
PHASE X
PHASE Y
PHASE Z
380-415 V NOMINAL (50-60 Hz)
IEC 309 TYPE
V
PHASE 2
PHASE 1
202 V NOMINAL (50-60 Hz)
NEMA L21-30R
V
V
V
GND
PHASE 3
NEUTRAL
GND
PHASE X
PHASE Y
PHASE Z
V
V
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V
V
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Chapter 3
Installing the System Cabinet
This chapter describes how to install the AlphaServer GS60E system cabinet.
The cabinet contains the CPU, memory, a system I/O module, at least one PCI
I/O subsystem, disks, and power.
If your system has an expander cabinet, unpack it and remove it from the pallet
as described in the first four sections of this chapter.
Sections in this chapter include:
Inspect the Shipment
•
Collect Tools and Resources
•
Remove Packing Material
•
Remove Cabinet from the Pallet
•
Level the Cabinet
•
Installing the System Cabinet 3-1
3.1 Inspect the Shipment
Check that all system equipment is at the installation site.
Figure 3–1 Inspection Flowchart
Check Equipment
Against Shipping List
Incomplete or
Damaged
Shipment?
No
Missing or
Incorrect
Equipment?
No
Continue Unpacking
Yes
Yes
Customer
Contacts Carrier
Enter in LARS Report
Notify Customer
Contact
Unit Manager
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NOTE: Physically inspect the system to be sure parts have not become loose
during shipment.
If you find a damaged container or package, notify the customer. Wait until the
customer contacts the insurance company and gives you permission to continue
unpacking.
Compare items listed on the Product Delivery Document (in a slip envelope on
the shipping box) with the packing slip contained in a plastic envelope on the
shipping box. Items should be compared throughout the installation procedure
as boxes are unpacked and cabinets opened.
It is important to record information on damaged or opened containers on the
Labor Activity Reporting System (LARS) form.
Installing the System Cabinet 3-3
3.2 Collect Tools and Resources
You will need the items listed in Table 3-1 to unpack and install the
system cabinet. The removal of the cabinet from the pallet requires at
least two people.
Table 3–1 Tools and Resources
Item Use
Product Delivery Document
and packing slip
Utility knife To remove straps from cabinet shipping boxes
Adjustable wrench To remove pallet brackets and to adjust leveler feet
Level To verify that the cabinet is properly leveled
Socket wrench set To remove and install bolts
Digital voltmeter To check AC and DC voltages
Table or bench Work space for unpacking and installation
Flathead screwdriver For installation of I/O port module cable(s)
To verify that all hardware has been delivered
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Review requirements such as power, environmental, and space requirements for
the system.
WARNING: Since the cabinet is heavy and has a high center of gravity,
removing it from the pallet requires at least two people.
Installing the System Cabinet 3-5
3.3 Remove Packing Material
Remove all packing material to prepare the system cabinet for removal
from the pallet.
Figure 3–2 Packing Material
4
3
6
5
7
5
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