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

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terminal, and other system units.

Plan to place all equipment away from heavy traffic centers, leaving

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enough room for airflow and maintenance.

Do not place systems on carpets.

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Obtain cabinet weights and dimensions to check against floor loading

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restrictions.

Determine the correct power requirements for the system to be installed.

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Determine the sizes of the circuit breakers and the number of branch

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circuits required.

Determine the number, type, and location of required AC power outlets.

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Check the compatibility of different power sources. This must be checked

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when multiple types of power distribution transformers, or power
conditioning equipment is used.

Determine system power consumption to calculate the input line power

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requirement.

Establish a system grounding scheme for the installation.

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Determine environmental cooling requirements.

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Check the location and requirements of cabling for communication devices

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such as Ethernet.

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Check the Delivery Route:

Check the height, width, and location of doors and passageways for

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adequate clearance.

Check floor loading requirements along passageways.

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Check passageway restrictions such as corners, ramps, or obstructions.

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Check the size, capacity, and availability of elevators.

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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

GS60E24-99

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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Use the following procedure to unpack the system cabinet:

➊ Position the carton so that the front door faces an open space with enough

clearance to allow the cabinet to be rolled down ramps.

➋ Using a utility knife, cut the shipping straps from the carton.
➌ Remove the outside top cardboard cover.
➍ Remove the outside shipping box, using a 7/16” socket wrench to remove the

four bolts that hold the box together.

➎ Remove the four corrugated spacers and the ramp and accessories boxes

from around the cabinet.

➏ Remove the inner protective plastic wrapping by slipping it up and over the

cabinet.

➐ Locate the box that contains the ramp kit and open it (see Figure 3-2).
➑ Follow the unpacking illustrations located on the outside of the shipping box

for removing the cabinet from the pallet (see Section 3.4).

NOTE: It’s a good idea to save all packing materials intact in case the system

needs to be shipped in the future.

Installing the System Cabinet 3-7

3.4 Remove Cabinet from the Pallet

Check the cabinet for external damage. Remove the four shipping
brackets that attach the cabinet to the pallet. Insert the ramps on the
front of the pallet and remove the cabinet.

WARNING: At least two people are required to remove the cabinet from the

pallet.

Figure 3–3 Preparation and Removal from Pallet

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WARNING: Serious injury may result if the cabinet is improperly
handled or proper safety conditions are not met.

Check the cabinet sides, top, front door, and rear panel for damage. If the
cabinet is damaged, do the following:

Enter the location and extent of the damage on the LARS report.

•

Notify the customer and your unit manager.

•

Stop unpacking until the customer gives you permission to continue.

•

1. Using an adjustable wrench, remove the four bolts and shipping brackets
that hold the cabinet leveler feet to the pallet (Figure 3-3).

2. The leveler feet are lowered to the pallet surface for shipping. Using the
adjustable wrench, raise the feet to the upmost position before removing the
system from the pallet (see Section 3.5).

3. Attach the ramps by fitting the prongs into the holes on the front of the
pallet. Place the ramps so that the runners are on the inside. Align the
arrows on the ramps and pallets (see Figure 3-3).

4. With two people working together (one in front and one in back), slowly roll
the cabinet off the pallet down the ramps. Move the cabinet into position.
This should be done on a firm level floor. To avoid static electricity, which
can cause system problems, do not place the system on a carpet.

NOTE: Make sure the space under the cabinet is clear of any debris or

extraneous materials.

Installing the System Cabinet 3-9

3.5 Level the Cabinet

Inspect the rubber leveler feet to be sure they have not been damaged
during shipping. To level the cabinet, adjust the feet and check the
cabinet with a bubble level.

Figure 3–4 Leveler Foot Adjustment

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Locknut

Leveler Hexnut

Leveler Foot

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1. Using an adjustable wrench, lower and adjust the leveler feet at each corner
of the system. (A shipping bracket can also be used to lower the leveler feet.
The bracket cutout and leveler feet hexnuts are the same size.)

2. Using a bubble level, check to see that the cabinet is properly leveled (side
to side and front to back).

3. Once the cabinet is level, lock each of the feet into place by tightening the
locknut at the top of each leveler foot.

Installing the System Cabinet 3-11

Chapter 4

Installing an Expander Cabinet

This chapter explains how to install one or more expander cabinets for the
system. An expander cabinet provides room for I/O adapters and additional
storage for the system. The system can have a maximum of two expander
cabinets.

The expander cabinet is designed for PCI I/O shelves and BA36R StorageWorks
shelves. At the bottom of the cabinet there is room for three power supplies
(one is optional), a CCL panel, and DC distribution. Above this area there are
seven shelf slots for PCI I/O shelves and BA36R StorageWorks shelves. The
maximum number of PCI I/O shelves in an expander cabinet is four. The
maximum number of PCI I/O shelves for an entire system is eleven.

Sections in this chapter include:

Unpack the Cabinet

•

Remove System Cabinet Panel and Position Expander Cabinet

•

Level All Cabinets

•

Secure Cabinets Together

•

Connect the Power Control Cable

•

Connect the I/O Cable

•

Installing an Expander Cabinet 4-1

4.1 Unpack the Cabinet

Unpack the expander cabinet in the same way you unpacked the
system cabinet in Chapter 3. The expander cabinet ships with no side
panels.

Figure 4–1 Expander Cabinet

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1. Inspect the shipment for the expander cabinet as done for the system
cabinet (see Section 3.1).

2. Collect the tools and resources needed to install the expander cabinet (see
Section 3.2).

3. Remove the carton and packing material from the expander cabinet (see
Section 3.3). Identify and put aside the components of the installation kit.

4. Use two people to remove the expander cabinet from the shipping pallet (see
Section 3.4).

Installing an Expander Cabinet 4-3

4.2 Remove System Cabinet Panel and Position

Expander Cabinet

If installing one expander cabinet, remove the right system cabinet
panel. Position the expander cabinet to the right of the system cabinet.
The second expander cabinet is positioned to the left as viewed from
the front.

Figure 4–2 Removing System Cabinet Panel

1

2

3

3

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3

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1. Lift off the system cabinet cover and set aside (see

➊, Figure 4-2).

2. Open the system cabinet’s front and rear doors

3. Remove the front and rear screws holding the right panel

4. Pull the bottom of the panel away from the cabinet, lift up, and remove

➋.

➌.

➍.

Repeat Steps 3 and 4 on the left side if there is a second expander cabinet.

5. Attach the removed panel(s) to the expander cabinet(s) by reversing the

above steps. This can be done now or after the cabinets are secured together
(see Section 4.4).

As shown in Figure 4-3, place the first expander cabinet to the right of the
system cabinet as viewed from the front of the system. Position a second
expander cabinet to the left of the system cabinet. A system can have a
maximum of two expander cabinets.

Figure 2-2 shows the system layout with clearances for access, and Table 2-2
provides information on cabinet dimensions and weight.

Figure 4–3 Expander Cabinet Positioning

2nd
Expander
Cabinet

System
Cabinet

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1st
Expander
Cabinet

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4.3 Level All Cabinets

Level the cabinets by adjusting the rubber feet on all the cabinets and
then check the cabinets with a bubble level. Be sure the sides of the
cabinet butt each other and the cabinets are the same height.

Figure 4–4 Leveler Foot Adjustment

Locknut

Leveler Hexnut

Leveler Foot

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1. Use an adjustable wrench to lower and adjust the leveler feet. A shipping
bracket can also be used to adjust the leveler feet, since the bracket cutout
and leveler feet hexnuts are the same size.

2. Use a bubble level while adjusting the feet and make sure all cabinets are
properly leveled in three dimensions (top to bottom, side to side, and front to
back). The operation is complete when the tops are level and the sides of
the cabinet are snug, top to bottom, front to back.

3. Once the cabinets are level, lock each of the feet into place by tightening the
locknut at the top of each leveler foot.

Installing an Expander Cabinet 4-7

4.4 Secure Cabinets Together

The expander cabinet is secured to the system cabinet with four screws
supplied with the expander cabinet.

Figure 4–5 Securing Expander Cabinet

3

3

3

2

3

1

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1. Position the cabinets close together so there is less than 10 mm separation
between them

2. Align the cabinet heights by adjusting the leveling feet (see Sections 4.2 and

➋.

4.3)

3. Secure the cabinets together using the four screws inserted through the
system cabinet
kit (P/N 70-40120-01).

4. Repeat Steps 1 through 3 if there is a second expander cabinet.

➊.

➌ using an Allen wrench supplied with the cabinet joining

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4.5 Connect the Power Control Cable

Connect the power control cable from the control panel in the system
cabinet to the CCL panel in the expander cabinet. If there are two
expander cabinets, install the jack splitter into the control panel in the
system cabinet and connect both power control cables to the splitter.
Route each cable from the control panel in the system cabinet to the
CCL panel in each expander cabinet.

Figure 4–6 Power Control Cable Installation

Expander Cabinet, Rear

CCL Panel CCL Panel

Cable
to First
Expander

Main Cabinet, Rear

CCL Panel

Power

Supplies

Cable
to Second
Expander

Expander Cabinet, Rear

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WARNING: Before beginning this procedure, make sure the system is powered
off.

1. If there are two expander cabinets, at the rear of the system cabinet plug
the jack splitter (PN 12-44937-01) into the system cabinet control panel jack
marked Expander (see Figure 4-7).

2. For the right expander cabinet, plug the power control cable (PN 17-03511-

05) into the jack splitter or the jack marked Expander on the system control
panel at the rear of the system cabinet.

3. Route the cable according to Figure 4-6 and plug the other end of the cable
into the jack marked Expander on the CCL panel at the rear of the right
expander cabinet.

4. For the left expander cabinet, plug the second power control cable (PN 17­03511-05) into the jack splitter in the system cabinet.

5. Route the cable according to Figure 4-6 and plug the other end of the cable
into the jack marked Expander on the CCL panel at the rear of the left
expander cabinet.

6. Tie wrap the cables in place.

Figure 4–7 CCL Panel and Jack Splitter

Rear

External
Power Enable

External
UPS Power

External

Enable

Console

PowerComm

PowerComm 2

PowerComm

1

3

Expander

Jack Splitter

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4.6 Connect the I/O Cable

Connect the I/O cable(s) between the system and expander cabinet(s).

Figure 4–8 I/O Cable Connections

Expander Cabinet, Rear

I/O Cables

to Right

Expander

Main Cabinet, Rear

I/O Cables to

DWLPBs in System

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Figure 4-8 shows a system with six PCIs (DWLPBs). In this configuration, two
KFTHAs are in TLSB slots 8 and 7. There are six PCIs, two in the system
cabinet and four in the expander cabinet.

Cabling Guidelines

1. The PCIs in the system cabinet are connected to the KFTHA in slot 7.

2. The PCIs in expander cabinet are connected to the KFTHA in slot 8.

3. If there are two expander cabinets, the PCIs in the right expander are
connected to the KFTHA in slot 8, and the PCIs in the left expander are
connected to the KFTHA in slot 6.

4. The cable from the topmost connector on the KFTHA is connected to the PCI
in the lowest position in the expander, the cable from the next topmost
position is connected to the PCI that is above the lowest one in the
expander. The other two cables follow this principle.

To install the cables:

1. Plan your cabling carefully, taking into consideration the above conditions
and how the cables are routed and bundled as shown in Figure 4-8.

2. Each PCI must be connected to a KFTHA. Cable 17-03085-04 connects the
KFTHA to the PCI in the system cabinet and connects the PCIs in the
expander cabinets to KFTHAs in the system cabinet.

3. Using a flathead screwdriver, install the end of the I/O cable labeled IOP
(PN 17-03085-04) to the KFTHA connector. Be sure the connector is aligned
before tightening the screws.

4. Route the I/O cable(s) as shown in Figure 4-8.

5. Using a flathead screwdriver, install the end of the I/O cable labeled PIU to
the appropriate PCI (see Figure 4-8).

6. Once all cables are connected, place tie wraps on them and secure them as
best you can in the positions shown in Figure 4-8.

Installing an Expander Cabinet 4-13

Chapter 5

Making Console, SCSI, and

Ethernet Connections

This chapter describes how to connect a console terminal and how to make
SCSI, and Ethernet connections. It consists of the following sections:

Connect the Console Terminal

•

Connect the Console Load Device

•

Connect SCSI Cables

•

Connect Ethernet Cables

•

Making Console, SCSI, and Ethernet Connections 5-1

5.1 Connect the Console Terminal

Figure 5-1 shows a system cabinet with a console terminal. Connect the
console terminal to the console terminal port in the system cabinet as
shown in Figure 5-2.

Figure 5–1 System Cabinet, Console Terminal, and Printer

COMPAQ

AlphaServer GS60E

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Companion Printer

LA75

digital

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1. Unpack the serial console terminal. The console terminal signal cable is
shipped in the loose piece box and consists of a 17-01364-02 cable and
H8575-A adapter.

2. Open the rear door and connect one end of the 17-01364-02 cable to the
console terminal port on the control panel (see Figure 5-2). Connect the
other end of the cable to the H8575-A, which connects to a 25-pin D­subminiature connector on the console terminal. Connect the cable ground
wire to the cabinet grounding screw nearby. Connect the other end of the
cable ground wire to one of the screws on the H8575-A.

3. If a printer is not present, skip this step. Otherwise, unpack the printer.
Connect the signal cable to the printer and to the console terminal. Plug in
the printer.

4. The following are the default terminal characteristics. If the terminal does
not have these characteristics, they must be set accordingly:

Baud rate = 9600 (transmit = receive)

•

8 bits, no parity

•

1 Stop Bit

•

Xoff at 64

•

Figure 5-2 CCL Panel and Console Terminal Port

Rear

External
Power Enable

External
UPS Power

External

Enable

Console

Making Console, SCSI, and Ethernet Connections 5-3

PowerComm

PowerComm 2

PowerComm

1

3

Expander

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5.2 Connect the Console Load Device

Should the console load device cable be dislodged during shipment,
follow these instructions. The CD-ROM drive located at the left center
of the system cabinet below the system fan. Two CD-ROMs are
required for logical partitioning.

Figure 5–3 Console Load Device

(Front View)

CD-ROM Drive

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Support for your CD-ROM comes from the KZPBA-CA in the PCI (see
Figure 5-4). The BN21N-02 cable is used with a KZPBA-CA.

Figure 5-4 KZPBA as the Console Load Device Support

KZPBA

Front

Console Load
Device

PCI

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5.3 Connect SCSI Cables

SCSI cable connections depend upon the customer order. Connecting
and routing cables are dependent on placement of adapters and
devices. Read the information provided and install the cables needed.

Figure 5–5 System and Expander Cabinets

Option slot 2

Option slot 1

System Cabinet, Front

Space for SCSI Cables

Expander Cabinet, Front

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Multiple SCSI configurations are possible both inside system and expander
cabinets and outside either cabinet. Manufacturing connects all SCSI devices it
can in both system and expander cabinets. There is space in both cabinets to
pass cables from front to back (see Figure 5-5). You can assume that loose SCSI
cables provided with a system go from device adapters in the system cabinet to
devices in another cabinet.

The following rules apply:

1. All SCSI buses must be terminated at both ends. The terminators for the
GS60E are the H879 or H8663.

2. All cables exit and enter cabinets at the bottom rear.

3. Signal cables should be routed away from power cables on the right rear
frame.

Table 5-1 lists SCSI cables used in GS60E systems to connect devices outside
the system cabinet with their adapters.

Table 5-1 SCSI Cables to Devices in Other Cabinets

Cable Number From To Length (meters)

BN21N-02 KZPBA-CA CD-ROM 2
BN38C-01

BN38C-02

BN38C-03, -05 Expansion Cabinet

KZPBA-XX Rear mounted

StorageWorks Shelves
BA36R-RC/RD
Front mounted BA36R­RC/RD

BA36R

1

2

3, 5

Making Console, SCSI, and Ethernet Connections 5-7

5.4 Connect Ethernet Cables

Ethernet cable connections depend on the customer order. Connecting
and routing cables are dependent on placement of adapters and
devices. Read the information provided and install the cables needed.

Figure 5–6 Ethernet Connectors on PCI Adapter

DE500

Twisted-Pair

Front

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The DE500, the PCI Ethernet adapter, implements the twisted-pair Ethernet
variant.

1. Connect the transceiver cable (BN25G-xx (unshielded) or BN26M-xx
(shielded) to the Ethernet port on the DE500 (see Figure 5-6).

2. Connect the other end of the cable to an Ethernet transceiver or to an
appropriate conversion box. See the appropriate Ethernet transceiver
manual for more information.

Making Console, SCSI, and Ethernet Connections 5-9

Chapter 6

Powering Up the System

This chapter provides an overview of the power-up procedure for the system.
Sections include:

Prepare to Check the AC Power

•

Measure the AC Power

•

Turn the Power On and Check Indicators

•

Powering Up the System 6-1

6.1 Prepare to Check the AC Power

As a preliminary step before checking the AC power, make sure that
the power cord is not plugged in and that the breaker switch is off.

Figure 6–1 Circuit Breaker for the AC Power

Rear

Power

Supplies

1

AC Power Line Cord

2

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Main Circuit Breaker

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1. At this point, the AC power cord should still be unplugged

➊, Figure 6-1).

(see

2. Pull down the main circuit breaker handle on the AC input box (see

3. At the control panel, make sure the keyswitch is in the Off position.

The circuit breaker on the AC input box controls power to the system. For
normal operation, the circuit breaker handle must be in the On or up position.
To shut the circuit breaker off, push the handle down.

For safety, current overloads during fault conditions cause the circuit breaker to
trip to the Off position, removing all power from the system.

➋).

Powering Up the System 6-3

6.2 Measure the AC Power

With a digital multimeter, check the AC power supplied at the
receptacle at the installation site. There are two types of receptacles:
one for Europe and the other for other parts of the world.

Figure 6–2 Measuring System Power

202/208 V NOMINAL (30A)
U.S. & Japanese Version
NEMA L21-30R (50-60 Hz)

PHASE X

GND

PHASE Y

V

380-415 V NOMINAL (32A)
IEC 309 TYPE (50-60 Hz)

PHASE 3

PHASE 1

GND

V

NEUTRAL

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4. Check that the receptacle provided is correct. This should have been done
during site preparation (see Chapter 1).

5. Using a voltmeter, measure the voltages between lines in the receptacle as
shown in Figure 6-2. Verify that the voltages are within the range specified
in Table 6-2. If the voltages are out of range, contact an electrician.

6. Plug the power cord into the receptacle.

Table 6–1 AC Input Voltage Specifications

Voltage
Measurement

202V Nominal
junction
ground

202V Nominal
mid-point
ground 208V Nominal

380–415V
Nominal

Line to line 202 202 208 380–415

Line to

0, 202, 202 101, 101, 175 120 220–240

ground

Powering Up the System 6-5

6.3 Turn the Power On and Check Indicators

Power up the system by pushing up the circuit breaker handle on the
AC input box. Turn the keyswitch to the On position and then push the
On/Off button under the front cover. Monitor the state of the system as
it powers up.

Figure 6–3 Control Panel

1 2 3 4

10

8

6

9

7

5

Turn the power on by pushing the circuit breaker handle up (see Figure 6-1).

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1. Go to the front of the cabinet and check that the power supply VAUX LEDs
are on (see Figure 6-4).

2. Turn the control panel keyswitch to the On position.

3. Open the control panel front cover and press the On/Off pushbutton.

4. Monitor the state of the system (see LEDs in Figure 6-3) as it powers up.

NOTE: With the keyswitch in the On position, if all six LEDs are blinking, one

or more of the power supplies has failed or a power supply is missing.
With the keyswitch in the Off position, the LEDs will also blink but do
not provide power supply status.

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➊

Run LED (green) When lit, indicates system has exited console and

the operating system is running.

➋ Power LED (green) When lit, indicates system is powered on.
➌ Fault LED (yellow) When lit, indicates that TLSB BAD is asserted.
➍ On/Off switch With the keyswitch in the On position, system will

power up when the On pushbutton is pressed.
With the keyswitch in the Off position, the On/Off
pushbutton is disabled.

➎

On LED (green) Indicates power is supplied to the entire system.

➏

On/Off pushbutton With the keyswitch in the On position, this button

will power the system on or off. With the keyswitch
in the Off position, this button is disabled.

➐

Secure LED (green) Indicates input from the console device is

prevented.

➑

Secure pushbutton Pressing this button disables the primary console.

➒

Reset LED (yellow) Indicates a system reset has occurred, clearing

captured error information.

➓ Reset pushbutton Pressing this button causes the system to reset.

Powering Up the System 6-7

The power supplies have two LEDs that indicate normal conditions and faults.
When the system (keyswitch) is off, plugged in, and the circuit breakers are on,
power is present only within the AC box and power supplies. The green VAUX
LEDs on the power supplies should be illuminated. When the system is on, the
VAUX and 48V LEDs should light (see Figure 6-4).

Figure 6–4 Power Supplies

Front

VAUX LED (top)

Power
Supplies

48V LED (bottom)

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Chapter 7

System Self-Test

On power-up, the system runs an automatic self-test. Self-test results are
indicated by module LEDs, the self-test display at the console terminal, and the
Fault light on the control panel.

Sections in this chapter include:

Check Module Status LEDs

•

Check the Self-Test Display

•

System Self-Test 7-1

7.1 Check Module Status LEDs

Check the system module status LEDs for self-test success. If the LEDs
indicate failure, refer to the Operations Manual for more information.

Figure 7–1 Powering Up and Checking the LEDs

Front

Self-Test
LEDs

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Processor and memory modules have a green LED that lights when the module
passes or completes self-test. These LEDs can be viewed through holes in the
shield of the module enclosure from the front of the cabinet. PCI I/O modules
are not visible but some connectors have LEDs on them. Table 6-1 lists TLSB
and DWLPB, the PCI motherboard, modules showing LED conditions after self­test. For conditions of LEDs on PCI adapters, see the related documentation.

Table 7–1 LEDs After Self-Test

Module Self-Test Passed Self-Test Failed

KN7CG¹
MS7CC Green ON

KFTHA Green ON Green OFF
DWLPB

¹ The green LED on the processor module indicates that both CPU chips on a dual–
processor module passed. The LED will be OFF if there is any failure on the
module though it may be configured into the system.
² The green LED on the memory module indicates that self-test completed, not
passed.
³ The DWLPB (the PCI motherboard) has four LEDs. The self-test passed LED is the
second from the hose connection.

³

Green ON Green OFF

Green OFF or ON

Green ON

²

System Self-Test 7-3

7.2 Check the Self-Test Display

Self-test results are displayed on the console terminal. The pass (+) or
fail (-) status of each module is indicated.

Example 7–1 Self-Test Results

F E D C B A 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 NODE # ➊
A M M M . . P P P TYP ➋
o + + + . . ++ ++ ++ ST1 ➌

. . . . . . EE EE EB BPD ➍

o + + + . . ++ ++ ++ ST2 ➌

. . . . . . EE EE EB BPD

o + + + . . ++ ++ ++ ST3

. . . . . . EE EE EB BPD

➌

+ + + + + + + . . . . + C0 PCI +

. . . . . . . . EISA +➊

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C1

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C2

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C3

B0 A1 A0 . . . . . ILV

. 4GB 4GB 4GB . . . . . 12GB

Compaq AlphaServer GS60E 6-6/525/4, Console V5.5 4-MAY-1999 12:06:SROM V2.1,
OpenVMS PALcode V1.57-2, Tru64 UNIX PALcode V1.50-1
P00>>>

➎

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➊ The NODE # line lists the (hexadecimal) node numbers on the TLSB and

I/O buses. Node numbers and slot numbers are identical. For the PCI I/O

subsystem, nodes 0 – B are counted from right to left.

➋ The TYP line indicates the type of module at each TLSB node:

• An adapter: the I/O port module (A) is a KFTHA

• A memory module (M)

• A processor (P)

• A period (.) indicates the slot is empty or the module is not reporting.

➌ The ST1–ST3 lines show the results of the testing. The self-test bit in the

TLCNR register of each module contains this information. For the KN7CG
dual processor, one CPU may pass, another fail. Entries are:
+ (pass) A ++ indicates both processors passed.
– (fail) A –+ indicates one CPU failed and one passed.
o (does not apply) In this example, the I/O port module has “o” because
there is no module-resident self-test.

➍ The BPD line indicates the boot processor designation. The results on this

line indicate:

• The boot processor (B)

The BPD line is printed three times. After the first determination of the
boot processor, the processors go through two more rounds of testing. Since
it is possible for a processor to pass self-test at line ST1 and fail ST2 or ST3
testing, the processors again determine the boot processor following each
round of tests.

• Processors eligible to become the boot processor (E)

• Processors ineligible to become the boot processor (D)

➎ Line C0 indicates the self-test results for the DWLPB and all PCI

adapters connected through the KFTHA’s hose. In this example, self-test
passed on PCI slots 0, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11.

System Self-Test 7-5

Chapter 8

Diagnostics and Utilities

After the system passes self-test, you must verify proper system operation.
First verify the presence of UltraSCSI devices; then verify the boot device load
path. After the path is verified, you can boot the operating system and use
operating system-based test programs (such as VET) to complete system
verification.

The system is tested automatically during power-up; no off-line loadable
diagnostics are required or provided. The Loadable Firmware Update (LFU)
Utility is currently the only supported off-line loadable program. It is used to
update firmware on any module residing on the system that has updatable
firmware.

Sections in this chapter include:

Console Load Device

•

Verification Overview

•

Diagnostics Overview

•

Run System Self-Test

•

Show Commands for Installation

•

Verify SCSI Devices

•

If Necessary, Run the RAID Configuration Utility

•

Booting Factory Installed Software

•

Booting OpenVMS from a CD-ROM

•

Booting Tru64 UNIX from a CD-ROM

•

Set Commands for Booting

•

• Booting LFU from a CD-ROM

• Running the System Exerciser VET

Diagnostics and Utilities 8-1

8.1 Console Load Device

The compact disk (CD) drive is the in-cabinet console load device.
During system installation the console load device is used to load
software and boot various utilities like the Loadable Firmware Update
(LFU) Utility.

Figure 8–1 Accessing the Console Load Device

PCI

KZPBA-CA

CD-ROM

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The console load device is used for:

Installing or updating software

•

Loading a backup utility program

•

Interchanging user data

•

Updating module firmware

•

The compact disk (CD) drive is the console load device for these systems. It

•

is installed in the system cabinet and used to access software and online
documentation. The CD-ROM is installed through the KZPBA-CA in a PCI
I/O subsystem. A second CD-ROM must be installed when logical
partitioning is used.

Diagnostics and Utilities 8-3

8.2 Verification Overview

The following process is used to verify the system after installation.

Figure 8–2 Verification Procedure

Power Up System.

1

Self-Test Runs.

show

Use

commands to

2

become familiar
with the system

Check that the
console configures

3

all the devices on
the system

Perform special
configuration

4

tasks if necessary

5

Verify System Under

6

Boot

Operating System

Operating System

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➊ When the system powers up, self-test runs. Verify that all tests have passed

by checking the results in the self-test display.

➋ Use the show configuration and show device commands to determine

the self-test status for the I/O adapters and devices. Identify the load
device. Note what the console configures.

➌ Check that the console configured all the hardware on the system.

Troubleshoot and repair, if necessary.

➍ Run configuration utilities, if necessary.
➎ Boot the factory-installed operating system.
➏ Verify the system under the installed operating system.

Diagnostics and Utilities 8-5

8.3 Diagnostics Overview

Self-tests and additional ROM-based diagnostics are run automatically
at power-up. Console-based exercisers can be run from the console in
User Mode. The system Verifier and Exerciser Tool (VET) is run under
the operating system.

Figure 8–3 Diagnostic Overview

ROM-Based

Diagnostics

(RBDs)

Online

Self-Test

Additional Power-UpTests

Console-Based Exercisers

OpenVMS/UNIX: Verifier and Exerciser Tool (VET)

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Table 8-1 lists diagnostics provided. Tests in the first two groups run at power­up. The console-based exercisers can be run from the console.

Table 8–1 Diagnostics

Test Group Test

Self-test CPU self-test

Memory array self-test

PCI adapter self-test¹
Device peripheral self-test
Power subassembly self-test

Additional power-up tests CPU/Memory interactive tests

Multiprocessor tests
KFTHA tests
PCI tests

Console-based exerciser Cache/Memory exerciser

Disk exerciser²
Floating-point exerciser
Network exerciser²

¹Self-test on PCI adapters is optional. If the device has and performs self-tests, they are
reported by the console.
²Run in internal loopback (at I/O adapter) mode only.

NOTE: To run console-based diagnostics and utilities using the set host and

test commands, see the Service Manual.

Diagnostics and Utilities 8-7

8.4 Run System Self-Test

Gather adapter self-test and address information using self-test results
as shown in Example 8-1.

Example 8–1 Self-Test Display

F E D C B A 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 NODE #
A M M M . . P P P TYP

o + + + . . ++ ++ ++ ST1

. . . . . . EE EE EB BPD

o + + + . . ++ ++ ++ ST2

. . . . . . EE EE EB BPD

o + + + . . ++ ++ ++ ST3

. . . . . . EE EE EB BPD

➊
➋
➋

+ + + + + + + . . . . + C0 PCI +

. . . . . . . . EISA +

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C1

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C2

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C3

B0 A1 A0 . . . . . ILV

. 4GB 4GB 4GB . . . . . 12GB

Compaq AlphaServer GS60E 6-6/525/4, Console V5.5 4-MAY-1999 12:06:SROM V2.1,
OpenVMS PALcode V1.57-2, Tru64 UNIX PALcode V1.50-1
P00>>>

➌

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➊

Check the ST1 line in the self-test results to see that all CPU and memory
modules passed self-test. Note that failing processors are disabled and
appear in the ST1 line. If both processors fail, nothing appears on the ST1
line. There is minimal TLSB traffic during these tests.

➋

Check the ST2 line to see that memory and the CPU(s) passed their
interaction tests and check the ST3 line to see that all three types of
modules on the TLSB passed their tests.

➌

Check the C0 through C10 lines to determine which modules on the PCI
I/O subsystem passed self-test. The example shows one PCI connected to
the KFTHA through a hose. (The maximum number of PCI I/O
subsystems is eleven.)

NOTE: If any module is badly broken on any bus, the console may not get a

response or be able to read whether a device passed self-test. Under
such conditions, self-test does not indicate a failure but instead
indicates that the slot is empty.

Diagnostics and Utilities 8-9

8.5 Show Commands for Installation

Use the show configuration, show device, and show network commands

to make sure all devices and system resources are present and “seen”
by the console.

Example 8–2 Show Configuration and Show Network

P00>>> sho conf ➊

Name Type Rev Mnemonic
TLSB
0++ KN7CG-AB 8025 0000 kn7cg-ab0
1++ KN7CG-AB 8025 0000 kn7cg-ab1
5+ MS7CC 5000 0000 ms7cc0
6+ MS7CC 5000 0000 ms7cc1
7+ MS7CC 5000 0000 ms7cc2
8+ KFTHA 2000 0000 kftha0

C0 PCI connected to kftha0 pci0
0+ SIO 4828086 0004 sio0
5+ QLogic ISP1040B 10201077 0005 isp0
6+ QLogic ISP1040B 10201077 0005 isp1
7+ QLogic ISP1040B 10201077 0005 isp2
8+ KZPAA 11011 0002 kzpaa0
9+ QLogic ISP1040B 10201077 0005 isp3
A+ QLogic ISP1040B 10201077 0005 isp4
B+ DE500-BA 191011 0030 tulip1

Controllers on SIO sio0
0+ DECchip 21040-AA 21011 0023 tulip0
1+ FLOPPY 2 0000 floppy0
2+ KBD 3 0000 kbd0
3+ MOUSE 4 0000 mouse0
6+ TOY 7 0000 toy0

EISA connected to pci0 through sio0 eisa0

P000>> > sh o ne t

polling for units on tulip0, slot 12, bus 0, hose0…
ewa0.0.0.12.0 00-00-F8-25-90-A6 Twisted-Pair
polling for units on tulip1, slot 11, bus 0, hose0…
ewa0.0.0.11.0 08-00-2B-C3-9E-9B Twisted-Pair

➋

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Example 8–3 Show Device

P00>> > sho dev ➌

polling for units on floppy0, slot 0, bus 1, hose4...
dva0.0.0.1100.4 DVA0 RX26/RX23
polling for units on kzpaa0, slot 5, bus 0, hose4...
pka.7.0.5.4 pka Bus ID 7
dka400.4.0.5.4 DKA400 RRD47 1206
polling for units on isp0, slot 6, bus 0, hose4...
pkb.7.0.6.4 pkb term on Bus ID 7 5.57
dkb0.0.0.6.4 DKB0 RZ1CB-CS 0844
dkb100.1.0.6.4 DKB100 RZ1CB-CS 0844
dkb200.2.0.6.4 DKB200 RZ1CB-CS 0844
dkb300.3.0.6.4 DKB300 RZ1CB-CS 0844
dkb400.4.0.6.4 DKB400 RZ1CB-CS 0844
dkb500.5.0.6.4 DKB500 RZ1CB-CS 0844
dkb600.6.0.6.4 DKB600 RZ1CB-CS 0844
polling for units on isp1, slot 7, bus 0, hose4...
pkc.7.0.7.4 pkc term on Bus ID 7 5.57
polling for units on isp2, slot 8, bus 0, hose4...
pkd.7.0.8.4 pkd term on Bus ID 7 5.57
polling for units on isp3, slot 9, bus 0, hose4...
pke.7.0.9.4 pke term on Bus ID 7 5.57
polling for units on isp4, slot 10, bus 0, hose4...
pkf.7 .0.10.4 pkf term on Bus ID 7 5.57
P00>>>

➊ Use the show configuration command to see a listing of the modules in

the system. This command shows the module TLSB and PCI slot number,
module name, module type, revision, mnemonic, and if self-test passed.

➋ The show network command displays information about network

connections.

➌ The show device command displays information about each I/O device.

Polling checks all I/O buses for device configurations. The next line
contains the console device name, the name of the device given by the
device controller, and the device type.

Check the results of the two console commands against the manufacturing
system manifest. If something is missing, it is likely broken, needs reseating, or
is back ordered.

Diagnostics and Utilities 8-11

8.6 Verify SCSI Devices

8.6.1 Check SCSI Devices Using Console Commands

To verify SCSI devices, issue the show device command. Check the
output against the physical SBBs (storage building blocks). Nodes are
defined by the physical position of the SSB and do not have to be set.

Example 8–4 Checking SCSI Devices

Initializing. . . ➊

+ + + + + + + . . . . + C0 PCI +

. . . . . . . . EISA +

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C1

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C2

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C3

B0 A1 A0 . . . . . ILV

. 4GB 4GB 4GB . . . . . 12GB

Compaq AlphaServer GS60E 6-6/525/4, Console V5.5 4-MAY-1999 12:06:SROM V2.1,
OpenVMS PALcode V1.57-2, Tru64 UNIX PALcode V1.50-

P00>>> sho dev
polling for units on floppy0, slot 0, bus 1, hose0
dva0.0.0.1100.0 DVA0 RX26/RX23
polling for units on isp0, slot 5, bus 0, hose0...
pka.7.0.5.0 pka term on Bus ID 7 5.57
dka0.0.0.5.0 DKA0 RZ1BB-CS 0656
dka200.2.0.5.0 DKA200 RZ1CB-CS 0844
dka300.3.0.5.0 DKA300 RZ1CB-CA LYJ0
dka400.4.0.5.0 DKA400 RZ1CB-CS 0844
dka500.5.0.5.0 DKA500 RZ1CB-CS 0844
polling for units on isp1, slot 6, bus 0, hose0...
pkb.7.0.6.0 pkb term on Bus ID 7 5.57
dkb0.0.0.6.0 DKB0 RZ1CB-CS 0844
dkb100.1.0.6.0 DKB100 RZ1CB-CS 0844
dkb200.2.0.6.0 DKB200 RZ1CB-CS 0844
dkb300.3.0.6.0 DKB300 RZ1CB-CS 0844
dkb400.4.0.6.0 DKB400 RZ1CB-CS 0844
dkb500.5.0.6.0 DKB500 RZ1CB-CS 0844
dkb600.6.0.6.0 DKB600 RZ1CB-CS 0844
polling for units on isp2, slot 7, bus 0, hose0...
pkc.7.0.7.0 pkc term on Bus ID 7 5.57
dkc0.0.0.7.0 DKC0 RZ1CB-CS 0844
dkc100.1.0.7.0 DKC100 RZ1CB-CS 0844
dkc200.2.0.7.0 DKC200 RZ1CB-CS 0844

P00>>>

➋

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Basics:

There are four ways to attach to SCSI devices:

•

– KZPSA, a PCI adapter with a FWD SCSI port
– KZPSC, the RAID adapter with one to three FWD SCSI ports
– KZPBA-CA, a PCI to UltraSCSI single-ended controller
– KZPBA-CB, a PCI to UltraSCSI FWD controller

Each port has a maximum of eight nodes per bus, including the initiator or

•

host.

Each modular storage shelf (BA36R) has a power supply and can hold up to

•

seven 3.5” SBBs (such as RZIBB), two 5.25” SBBs (such as the RZ69 or
RRD47 drives), or a combination of these.

SCSI configurations vary depending upon the particular adapter being used.

•

Read the manuals associated with each adapter to learn the configuration
rules.

All cabling and node setting has been completed prior to shipping. To check the
configuration, check self-test and issue a show device console command:

➊ The system goes through self-test. Check that the KFTHA, the KZPBA, the

DWLPB, KZPSA, and/or the KZPSC adapters passed self-test.

➋ Issue a show device command. This example shows three KZPBAs; isp0,

isp1, and isp2. Isp0 is in PCI slot 5 on hose0, isp1 is in PCI slot 6 on hose 0,
and isp2 is in PCI slot 7 on hose 0.

Diagnostics and Utilities 8-13

8.6.2 Check Console Output Against Physical Device

Next check the output from the show device command against the
physical SBBs in the cabinet(s).

Figure 8–4 SCSI Disks in StorageWorks Shelves

Front

PS 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

UltraSCSI Shelf

PS 6 5 4 3 2 1

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Fast Wide Differential

SCSI Shelf

GS60E84-99

DWZZB

Check the output from the show device command against the physical SBBs.
There should be a one-to-one correspondence between SBBs reporting to the
console and the physical devices mounted. Note that the node number reported
by the console corresponds to the physical position of an SBB within a shelf; the
slots and nodes are numbered 0 to 6, from right to left (see Figure 8-4).

Each SBB has two LEDs. The green LED on the tops lights when the SBB is
mounted and is being accessed. For a complete discussion of StorageWorks
LED status, see the StorageWorks Solutions Configuration Guide
(EK-BA350-CG).

If you have problems seeing devices, reseat the SBBs and reissue show device.
If you need further testing, use the test command. Refer to BA36R documenta–

tion if you need to reconfigure the buses.

Diagnostics and Utilities 8-15

8.7 If Necessary, Run the RAID Configuration Utility

If a KZPSC is in the system (it shows up in the console display as the
DAC960), the customer may want RCU run. When the system was
configured in manufacturing, default settings were used when RCU
was run. Example 8-5 shows how to run the RCU. See the KZPSC
documentation for detailed information on configuring the devices.
The RCU software is on a floppy and requires a KFE72.

Example 8–5 Running RCU

P00>>> set arc_enable on ➊
P00>>> initialize ➋

[Console display appears]

P00>>> run rcu -p 1

➌ ➍

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The RAID Configuration Utility (RCU) need only be run if a KZPSC controller is
in the system. The controller comes with its own documentation describing the
utility. The controller can operate in several different modes, and the customer
should determine how to customize the disk farm. RCU enables the choices.
Prior to running the utility, you should read the documentation and discuss
which mode the customer wishes. Example 8-5 show how to run RCU.

Place the RAID Configuration Utility floppy in the floppy drive.

➊ Use the set command to turn on the arc_enable environment variable.
➋ Use the initialize command to initialize the system and to make the set

command take effect.

➌ After self-test completes, enter run rcu to identify what programs to run.

The run command defaults to the floppy as the source of the program for
execution so no device need be specified.

➍ -p 1 specifies that PCI1 is to be configured.

Diagnostics and Utilities 8-17

8.8 Booting Factory Installed Software

The factory installs the operating system ordered by the customer.
After determining that all devices are seen by the console, you will
want to know where the operating system is installed and then boot it.

Example 8–6 Booting the Operating System

P00>>> show bootdef_dev ➊

bootdef_dev dk200.2.0.2.0

P00>>> show boot_osflags

boot_osflags 0 [for OpenVMS]

or

boot_osflags a [for UNIX]

P00>>> boot

Building FRU table. . . . . . . . . .

(boot dka200.2.0.0.0 -flags 0,0)
SRM boot identifier: scsi 0 0 0 2 200 ef00 10201077

boot adapter: isp0 rev 0 in bus slot 0 off of kftia0 in TLSB slot 8

block 0 of dka200.2.0.0.0 is a valid boot block
reading 1018 blocks from dka200.2.0.0.0
bootstrap code read in
base = 200000, image start = 0, image_bytes = 7f400
initializing HWRPB at 2000
initializing page table at 1f2000
initializing machine state
setting affinity to the primary cpu
jumping to bootstrap code

➋

➌

OpenVMS Alpha Operating System, Version V7.1-2

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➍

Example 8-6 shows the OpenVMS Alpha operating system as the factory
installed software. Had the Tru64 UNIX operating system been installed, slight
variations in the output show would have occurred.

➊ Enter the show bootdef_dev command to see what disk holds the

operating system software.

➋ Enter the show boot_osflags command to see what flags have been set. If

the flag set is a 0 and the operating system is OpenVMS, the operating
system will come up assuming flags of 0,0. If the flag is an a and the
operating system is Tru64 UNIX, the operating system will come up in
multiuser mode. See the AlphaServer GS60E Operations Manual for a
complete discussion of booting.

➌ Enter the boot command.
➍ After booting information messages are given, the operating system banner

appears.

Diagnostics and Utilities 8-19

8.9 Booting OpenVMS from a CD-ROM

This section shows how to boot OpenVMS from the CD-ROM drive. The
first step is to issue the show device command to determine the
mnemonic of the CD drive. This method of booting OpenVMS replaces
standalone backup.

Example 8–7 CD-ROM OpenVMS Boot

P00>>> sho dev ➊

polling for units on floppy0, slot 0, bus 1, hose0...
dva0.0.0.1100.0 DVA0 RX26/RX23
polling for units on isp0, slot 4, bus 0, hose0...
pka.7.0.4.0 pka term on Bus ID 7 5.57
dka0.0.0.4.0 DKA0 RZ1CB-CS 0844
dka100.1.0.4.0 DKA100 RZ1CB-CS 0844
dka200.2.0.4.0 DKA200 RZ1CB-CS 0844
dka300.3.0.4.0 DKA300 RZ1CB-CS 0844
dka400.4.0.4.0 DKA400 RZ1CB-CS 0844
polling for units on kzpaa0, slot 5, bus 0, hose0...
pkb.7.0.5.0 pkb Bus ID 7
dkb500.5.0.5.0 DKB500 RRD47 1206
polling for units on isp1, slot 6, bus 0, hose0...
pkc.7.0.6.0 pkc term on Bus ID 7 5.57
polling for units on isp2, slot 7, bus 0, hose0...
pkd.7.0.7.0 pkd term on Bus ID 7 5.57
polling for units on isp3, slot 8, bus 0, hose0...
pke.7.0.8.0 pke term on Bus ID 7 5.57
polling for units on cipca0, slot 10, bus 0, hose0...
pua.4.0.10.0 pua Bus ID 4 A315
pua.0.0.10.0 node 0 HSJ000 HSJ V52J HSJ5

dua65.2.0.10.0 $7$DUA65 (HSJ02) HSX0
P00>>>

P00>>> boot dkb500
(boot dkb500.5.0.5.0 -flags 0)

SRM boot ide nt if ier: scs i 0 5 0 5 50 0 ef 00 11000
boot adapter:kzpaa0 rev 2 in bus slot 5 off of kftha0 in TLSB slot8
block 0 of dkb500.5.0.5.0 is a valid boot block

jumping to bootstrap code

OpenVMS (TM) Alpha Operating System, Version V7.1-2

%SMP-I-SECMSG, CPU #01 message: P01>>>START
%SMP-I-CPUTRN, CPU #01 has joined the active set.
$! Copyright(c) 1998 Digital Equipment Corporation. All rights reserved

Installing required known files...

:

➋

➌

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➍

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%EWA0, Twisted-Pair(10baseT) mode set by console
****************************************************************

You can install or upgrade the OpenVMS Alpha operating system
or you can install or upgrade layered products that are included
on the OpenVMS Alpha operating system CD-ROM.

You can also execute DCL commands and procedures to perform
"standalone" tasks, such as backing up the system disk.

Please choose one of the following:

1) Upgrade, install or reconfigure OpenVMS Alpha Version V7.2

2) Display products and patches that this procedure can install

3) Install or upgrade layered products and patches

4) Show installed products

5) Reconfigure installed products

6) Remove installed products

7) Execute DCL commands and procedures

8) Shut down this system

Enter CHOICE or ? for help: (1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/?)

Config ur in g de vices. ..

:

➊ Show device displays information about each I/O device. Polling checks

the DWLPB for device configurations. The next line contains four columns.
The first column contains the device type and unit number, node number,
device channel number, the internal PCI node number, and I/O channel
number, separated by periods. The second column displays the name of the
device given by the device controller. The third column shows the device
type, and the fourth column shows the revision of the device. The CD drive
in this case is the RRD47 and its mnemonic is DKD500.

➋ In the boot command, -flags indicates that additional command

parameters follow, 0 is the system root of the boot device, 0 is the bootstrap
option, dk is the device code of the boot device, b is the boot device controller
designation, and 500 specifies the hexadecimal unit number of the boot
device. The 5 is the node number, 0 is the channel number, 5 is the PCI
node number, and 0 is the I/O channel number.

➌ The system boots OpenVMS from the CD-ROM.
➍ The operating system banner appears.

Example 8-7 shows that several choices can be made when booting OpenVMS in
this manner. Make the appropriate choice and continue. (Note that by choosing
option 7, Execute DCL commands and procedures, you can back up your system
disk. Standalone backup is replaced by this method of booting OpenVMS.)

Diagnostics and Utilities 8-21

8.10 Booting Tru64 UNIX from a CD-ROM

This section shows a sample boot of UNIX from the CD-ROM drive. The
first step is to issue the show device command to determine the
mnemonic of the CD drive.

Example 8–8 CD-ROM UNIX Boot

P00>> > sho dev
polling for units on floppy0, slot 0, bus 1, hose4...
dva0.0.0.1100.0 DVA0 RX26/RX23
polling for units on kzpaa0, slot 5, bus 0, hose4...
pka.7.0.5.4 pka Bus ID 7
dka400.4.0.5.4 DKA400 RRD47 1206
polling for units on isp0, slot 6, bus 0, hose4...
pkb.7.0.6.4 pkb term on Bus ID 7 5.57
dkb0.0.0.6.4 DKB0 RZ1CB-CS 0844
dkb100.1.0.6.4 DKB100 RZ1CB-CS 0844
dkb200.2.0.6.4 DKB200 RZ1CB-CS 0844
dkb300.3.0.6.4 DKB300 RZ1CB-CS 0844
dkb400.4.0.6.4 DKB400 RZ1CB-CS 0844
dkb500 .5 .0 .6 .4 DKB500 RZ1CB-CS 0844
dkb600.6.0.6.4 DKB600 RZ1CB-CS 0844
polling for units on isp1, slot 7, bus 0, hose4...
pkc.7.0.7.4 pkc term on Bus ID 7 5.57
polling for units on isp2, slot 8, bus 0, hose4...
pkd.7.0.8.4 pkd term on Bus ID 7 5.57
polling for units on isp3, slot 9, bus 0, hose4...
pke.7.0.9.4 pke term on Bus ID 7 5.57
polling for units on isp4, slot 10, bus 0, hose4...
pkf.7 .0.10.4 pkf term on Bus ID 7 5.57
P00>>>

➊

P02>>>boot dka400

(boot dka400.4.0.5.4 -flags a) ➌

SRM boot identifier: scsi 4 5 0 4 400 ef00 11000
boot adapter:kzpaa0 rev 2 in bus slot 5 off of kftha1 in TLSB slot 7
block 0 of dka400.4.0.5.4 is a valid boot block
reading 16 blocks from dka400.4.0.5.4
bootstrap code read in
base = 200000, image_start = 0, image_bytes = 2000
initializing HWRPB at 2000
GCT base = 20012e000

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setting affinity to the primary CPU

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➋

jumping to bootstrap code
Digital UNIX boot - Mon Apr 12 12:39:50 EDT 1999

Loading vmunix ...
[I/O subsystem reset information, memory information displayed, I/O

network
displayed]

The system is ready.
The Installation Guide contains more information about installing

DIGITA L UN IX .

1) Defa ult Installation

2) Custom Installation

3) UNIX Shell

bus adapters displayed, configured devices displayed,
configuration information, partitioning information

Enter your choice:

➍

➊ Show device displays information about each I/O device. Polling checks

the DWLPB for device configurations. The next line contains four columns.
The first column contains the device type and unit number, node number,
device channel number, the internal PCI node number, and I/O channel
number, separated by periods. The second column displays the name of the
device given by the device controller. The third column shows the device
type, and the fourth column shows the revision of the device. The CD drive
in this case is the RRD47 and its mnemonic is DKD400.

➋ In the boot command, dk is the device code of the boot device, a is the boot

device controller designation, and 400 specifies the hexadecimal unit
number of the boot device. The 4 is the node number, 0 is the channel
number, 5 is the PCI node number, and 4 is the I/O channel number. The
–fl a causes UNIX to come up in multiuser mode.

➌ The system boots from the CD-ROM.
➍ Select the type of installation desired and follow the instructions after which

the operating system banner appears and the user is given the login:
prompt.

Diagnostics and Utilities 8-23

8.11 Set Commands for Booting

Use the set command to define a default boot device as shown in
Example 8-9.

Example 8–9 Set Boot Commands

P00>>> set boot_reset on ➊
P00>>> set bootdef_dev dka200.2.0.0.0 ➋

P00>>> set boot_osflags “0,6” ➌
P00>>> boot ➍

[the system initializes and boots]

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➊ Enter set boot_reset on to initialize the system before booting.
➋ If you boot from the same boot device each time, you can store the disk

name by defining the default boot device. This is done by using the set
bootdef_dev command. The default boot device is used for booting during

power-up and auto restarts.

➌ Use set boot_osflags to define the boot command flag parameters of 0, 6.

Note the flags shown here are for OpenVMS; UNIX uses different flags.

➍ Booting can now be done from that device by typing boot or just b.

NOTE: Refer to the Operations Manual for more information on set commands

and environment variables.

Diagnostics and Utilities 8-25

8.12 Booting LFU from a CD-ROM

The Loadable Firmware Update (LFU) Utility is on the Alpha CD-ROM
(PN AG-RCFB*-BS). Make sure this CD-ROM is mounted in the CD
drive and then boot LFU.

Example 8–10 AlphaServer GS60E Booting

P00>>> show device ➊

polling for units on isp0, slot 0, bus 0, hose0...
dka400.4.0.0.0 DKA400 RZ26L 440C
polling for units on isp1, slot 1, bus 0, hose0...
polling for units on isp2, slot 4, bus 0, hose0...
polling for units on isp3, slot 5, bus 0, hose0...
dkd400.4.0.5.0 DKD400 RZD47 440C
dkd500.5.0.5.0 DKD500 RZ26L 440C

P00>>> boot dkd400 -fl 0,a0 ➋

Building FRU table. . . . . . . . .

(boot dkd400.4.0.5.0 –flags 0,a0)
SRM boot identifier: scsi 4 0 5 0 400 ef00 81011

boot adapter: isp3 rev 0 in bus slot 5 off of kftia0 in TLSB slot 8

block 0 of dkd400.4.0.5.0 is a valid boot block
reading 1018 blocks from dkd400.4.0.5.0
bootstrap code read in
base = 200000, image_start = 0, image_bytes = 7f400
initializing HWRPB at 2000
initializing page table at 1f2000
initialing machine state
setting affinity to the primary CPU
jumping to bootstrap code

Bootfile:[gs140]gs140_V55_10.exe

➌

----------------------------------------------------------

***** Loadable Firmware Update Utility *****

Function Description

----------------------------------------------------------

Exit Return to loadable offline operating environment

Display Displays the system’s configuration table.
List Lists the device types and firmware revisions

supported by this revision of LFU.
Modify Modifies port parameters and device attributes.
Show Displays device mnemonic, hardware and firmware

revisions.

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