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AlphaServer DS20E
AlphaStation DS20E
Reference Guide
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This manual is for anyone who manages, operates, or services the
Compaq AlphaServer DS20E or AlphaStation DS20E system. It
covers operation, firmware, initial troubleshooting, and component
installation.
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Contents
About This Guide
Intended Audience................................................................................................... xiii
Text Conventions..................................................................................................... xiii
Symbols in Text........................................................................................................xiv
Symbols on Equipment.............................................................................................xiv
Rack Stability.............................................................................................................xv
Getting Help...............................................................................................................xv
Compaq Technical Support ................................................................................xv
Compaq Website................................................................................................xvi
Compaq Authorized Reseller.............................................................................xvi
Chapter 1
System Overview
Introduction.............................................................................................................. 1-1
System Introduction................................................................................................. 1-2
System Architecture.......................................................................................... 1-4
System Features................................................................................................ 1-6
System Components ................................................................................................ 1-8
System Features Module........................................................................................ 1-10
SFM Switch Pack ........................................................................................... 1-12
SFM Status LEDs...........................................................................................1-13
System Fan Configuration..............................................................................1-14
N+1 Hot-Swap Power Supply Configuration.................................................1-14
Cover Interlock............................................................................................... 1-14
Processor Modules................................................................................................. 1-15
Memory.................................................................................................................. 1-16
Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) Backplane........................................... 1-17
Hard Disk Drive Storage........................................................................................ 1-18
Power Supplies ...................................................................................................... 1-19
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2-Way Combination Module..................................................................................1-20
Operator Control Panel...................................................................................1-21
Rear Panel..............................................................................................................1-24
Storage Device LEDs.............................................................................................1-26
Combination Drive and Removable Bay................................................................1-28
User Interface.........................................................................................................1-29
Console Terminal............................................................................................ 1-30
System Options......................................................................................................1-31
Internal Options ..............................................................................................1-31
External Options .............................................................................................1-32
Ordering Options ............................................................................................1-32
Chapter 2
Installing the Pedestal
Introduction..............................................................................................................2-1
Selecting a System Location....................................................................................2-2
Power Requirements ................................................................................................2-3
Shipment Box...........................................................................................................2-4
Installing the System................................................................................................2-5
Locking Your System ..............................................................................................2-7
Chapter 3
Installing the Rackmount Server
Introduction.......................................................................................................3-1
Shipment Box....................................................................................................3-2
Power Requirements.........................................................................................3-3
Marking the Installation Area in the Rack........................................................3-4
Preparing the Rackmount System for the Compaq Rack.................................. 3-5
Installing the System......................................................................................... 3-7
Installing the Cable Management Bracket........................................................ 3-9
Connecting the Cables ....................................................................................3-10
Preparing the Rackmount System for the Rack............................................... 3-11
Preparing the Rack..........................................................................................3-18
Attaching Slides Brackets...............................................................................3-19
Stabilizing the Rack........................................................................................3-20
Installing the System....................................................................................... 3-21
Installing the Interlock System........................................................................3-23
Installing the Cable Management Arm...........................................................3-25
Dressing the Cables.........................................................................................3-26
Attaching the Front Bezel...............................................................................3-27
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Chapter 4
Booting and Installing an Operating System
Setting Boot Options for Tru64 UNIX or OpenVMS.............................................. 4-2
Booting Tru64 UNIX........................................................................................ 4-9
Starting a Tru64 UNIX Installation................................................................ 4-13
Booting OpenVMS......................................................................................... 4-15
Starting an OpenVMS Installation.................................................................. 4-19
Powering Off the System....................................................................................... 4-20
Booting Linux........................................................................................................ 4-21
Switching Between Operating Systems.................................................................4-23
Chapter 5
Reconfiguring the System
Introduction.............................................................................................................. 5-1
AlphaBIOS Console Configuration Options............................................................ 5-2
Memory Configuration............................................................................................5-3
Network Configuration............................................................................................ 5-5
ISA Options............................................................................................................. 5-6
Verifying the System Configuration........................................................................ 5-8
PCI Option Modules................................................................................................5-9
Determining the SCSI Storage Device ID ............................................................. 5-10
Updating the Firmware..........................................................................................5-11
Updating Firmware Using the CD-ROM Drive.............................................. 5-11
Updating Firmware Using the Network.......................................................... 5-11
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Chapter 6
Using the AlphaBIOS
Introduction.............................................................................................................. 6-1
Starting AlphaBIOS................................................................................................. 6-2
Keyboard Conventions and Help............................................................................. 6-4
Running AlphaBIOS from a Serial Terminal...........................................................6-5
Upgrading AlphaBIOS (Updating Firmware)......................................................... 6-6
Utilities .................................................................................................................. 6-10
Chapter 7
Using the Storage Subsystems
Storage Subsystem Overview..................................................................................7-2
Comparing the Two Storage Subsystems................................................................ 7-4
SCSI Bus Controller ................................................................................................ 7-5
Disk Drive Configuration ........................................................................................ 7-6
Backplane Drive Connectors............................................................................7-6
Hot Swap ................................................................................................................. 7-9
Drive Carriers ........................................................................................................ 7-10
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Removing the Drive Carriers.......................................................................... 7-11
Drive Status LEDs ..........................................................................................7-12
Installing Drive Carriers.........................................................................................7-14
Configuring and Expanding Your Storage System................................................ 7-16
Connecting a Single 4-Slot Subsystem...........................................................7-17
Connecting a Single 6-Slot Subsystem...........................................................7-18
Multimode SCSI Termination................................................................................ 7-19
Combination CD-ROM and Floppy Drive............................................................7-19
Removing and Replacing a Combination Drive.............................................7-20
Spare Removable Media Bay ................................................................................. 7-21
Installing a Drive in the Spare Removable Media Bay...................................7-22
External SCSI Expansion....................................................................................... 7-23
Chapter 8
Installing Components
Introduction..............................................................................................................8-1
Preparing to Install or Remove Components............................................................ 8-2
Before You Begin Removal..............................................................................8-3
To Remove the Side Panel on a Pedestal..........................................................8-3
To Replace the Side Panel on a Pedestal...........................................................8-3
To Remove the Top Cover on a Rackmount ..................................................... 8-4
To Replace the Top Cover on a Rackmount..................................................... 8-5
Removing and Installing Processor Modules........................................................... 8-6
Processor Configuration Guidelines..................................................................8-6
Installing a Processor Module...........................................................................8-7
Removing and Installing Memory DIMMs............................................................8-10
To Remove a Memory DIMM........................................................................8-12
To Install a Memory DIMM ...........................................................................8-13
Removing and Installing Option Modules.............................................................8-14
Configuring an Option Module....................................................................... 8-14
Network Interface Module..............................................................................8-14
Installing and Removing an Option Module................................................... 8-15
Installing Storage Devices......................................................................................8-18
Removable Bay SCSI Device ................................................................................8-18
Removing and Replacing Other Components.................................................8-19
Chapter 9
Troubleshooting
Introduction..............................................................................................................9-1
Troubleshooting Overview.......................................................................................9-2
System Error Beep Codes ........................................................................................9-3
Power Problems .......................................................................................................9-4
Overheating Problems..............................................................................................9-5
Boot Problems.......................................................................................................... 9-6
PCI Bus Problems....................................................................................................9-8
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Monitor and Terminal Problems.............................................................................. 9-9
Keyboard and Mouse Problems............................................................................. 9-10
Printer Problems .................................................................................................... 9-10
Chapter 10
Managing the System Remotely
RMC Overview...................................................................................................... 10-2
First-Time Setup....................................................................................................10-3
Dialing In and Invoking RMC........................................................................ 10-4
Using RMC Locally or with a Modem on COM1..........................................10-6
RMC Commands...................................................................................................10-7
Using the RMC Switch Pack ............................................................................... 10-14
Uses of the Switch Pack................................................................................ 10-15
Changing a Switch Setting............................................................................ 10-16
Resetting the RMC to Factory Defaults........................................................ 10-17
Troubleshooting Guide........................................................................................ 10-18
Modem Dialog Details......................................................................................... 10-19
Chapter 11
Using the SRM Console
Invoking the SRM Console.................................................................................... 11-3
Command Summary..............................................................................................11-4
Displaying the System Configuration.................................................................... 11-9
Creating a Power-Up Script................................................................................. 11-17
Booting the Operating System............................................................................. 11-19
Configuring the System....................................................................................... 11-21
Configuring DSSI......................................................................................... 11-21
Configuring the ISA Bus.............................................................................. 11-24
Testing the System............................................................................................... 11-27
Making the System Secure................................................................................... 11-29
Stopping and Starting CPUs................................................................................ 11-35
Updating Firmware.............................................................................................. 11-37
Forcing a System Crash Dump............................................................................11-39
Using Environment Variables.............................................................................. 11-40
Depositing and Examining Data.......................................................................... 11-43
Reading a File...................................................................................................... 11-47
Initializing the System ......................................................................................... 11-48
Finding Help........................................................................................................11-50
Environment Variable Summary ......................................................................... 11-51
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Appendix A
Regulatory Compliance Notices
Federal Communications Commission Notice........................................................ A-1
Class A Equipment...........................................................................................A-2
Declaration of Conformity for Products Ma rked with FC C Logo, United
States Only....................................................................................................... A-3
Modifications................................................................................................... A-4
Cables...............................................................................................................A-4
Canadian Notice (Avis Canadien)........................................................................... A-4
Class A Equipment...........................................................................................A-4
European Union Notice........................................................................................... A-5
Safety Interlocks......................................................................................................A-6
Australian Notice ....................................................................................................A-6
Laser Devices..........................................................................................................A-6
Laser Safety Warnings.....................................................................................A-7
Compliance with CDRH Regulations..............................................................A-7
Compliance with International Regulations.....................................................A-7
Laser Product Label.........................................................................................A-7
Laser Information.............................................................................................A-8
Battery Replacement Notice....................................................................................A-8
Mouse Compliance Statement.................................................................................A-9
Appendix B
Electrostatic Discharge Information
Grounding Methods ................................................................................................ B-2
Appendix C
Power Cord Requirements
General Requirements............................................................................................. C-1
Country-Specific Requirements.............................................................................. C-2
Appendix D
System Specifications
Physical Specifications............................................................................................D-1
Environmental Specifications .................................................................................D-3
Electrical Specifications .......................................................................................... D-4
Acoustical Data....................................................................................................... D-6
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List of Figures and Examples
Figure 1–1. Rackmount and Pedestal System........................................................ 1-3
Figure 1–2. System Architecture ............................................................................ 1-4
Figure 1–3. Basic System Board............................................................................ 1-5
Figure 1-4. System Parts......................................................................................... 1-8
Figure 1-5. System Features Module.................................................................... 1-10
Figure 1-6. SFM Switches .................................................................................... 1-12
Figure 1-7. SFM Status LEDs............................................................................... 1-13
Figure 1-8. 4-slot and 6-slot Storage Subsystems................................................. 1-18
Figure 1-9. Power Supplies................................................................................... 1-19
Figure 1-10. Combination Module........................................................................1-20
Figure 1-11. Operator Control Panel (OCP).........................................................1-21
Figure 1-12. Diagnostic LEDs..............................................................................1-23
Figure 1-13. Rear Panel........................................................................................1-24
Figure 1-14. Hard Disk Drive Status LED Location............................................. 1-26
Figure 1-15. Removable Media Bay and Combination Drive............................... 1-28
Figure 1-16. Console Terminal Connections........................................................ 1-30
Figure 2-1. System Dimensions and Service Area.................................................. 2-2
Figure 2-2. Power Supply Requirements................................................................ 2-3
Figure 2-3. Unpacking a System............................................................................. 2-4
Figure 2-4. System Cable Connections................................................................... 2-5
Figure 2-5. System Lock and Key .......................................................................... 2-7
Figure 3-1. Rackmount Server Shipment Box........................................................ 3-2
Figure 3-2. Power Supply Connections .................................................................. 3-3
Figure 3-3. Rackmount Installation Area................................................................ 3-4
Figure 3-4. Preparing the Rackmount System........................................................3-5
Figure 3-5. Installing Chassis Slides (Rittal VR Rack)........................................... 3-6
Figure 3-6. Installing the System............................................................................ 3-7
Figure 3-7. Installing the Cable Management Bracket ........................................... 3-9
Figure 3-8. Cable Loop at the Rear of the System................................................ 3-10
Figure 3-9. M-series Rack Accessories.................................................................. 3-12
Figure 3-10. Attaching Mounting Brackets and Slides......................................... 3-14
Figure 3-11 Attaching Slide Brackets to Slides..................................................... 3-16
Figure 3-12. Attaching Slide Brackets................................................................... 3-18
Figure 3-13. Activating the Stabilizer Foot...........................................................3-20
Figure 3-14. Installing the System into the M-series Rack...................................3-21
Figure 3-15. Attaching the System to the Rack.................................................... 3-22
Figure 3-16. Installing the Interlock System.......................................................... 3-23
Figure 3-17. Installing the Cable Management Arm.............................................3-25
Figure 3-18. Dressing the Cables........................................................................... 3-26
Figure 3-19. Attaching the Front Bezel.................................................................3-27
Example 4-1 booting UNIX from a Local SCSI Disk. ........................................... 4-9
Example 4-2 RIS Boot.......................................................................................... 4-11
Example 4-3 Text-Based Installation Display......................................................4-13
Example 4-4 Booting OpenVMS from the Local CD-ROM Drive. ..................... 4-15
Example 4-5 InfoServer Boot............................................................................... 4-17
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Example 4-6. OpenVMS Installation Menu...........................................................4-19
Figure 5-1. System Configuration Display..............................................................5-2
Figure 5-2. Memory Banks.....................................................................................5-3
Figure 5-3. Network Connection.............................................................................5-5
Figure 5-4. ISA Card...............................................................................................5-6
Figure 5-5. ISA and PCI Option Slots.....................................................................5-7
Figure 5-6. PCI Option Card...................................................................................5-9
Figure 6-1. AlphaBIOS Boot Screen.......................................................................6-2
Figure 6-2. AlphaBIOS Setup Screen .....................................................................6-3
Figure 6-3. Second-Level Help Screen...................................................................6-4
Figure 6-4. Loading Dialogue Box..........................................................................6-6
Figure 6-5. Upgrading SRM Console Dialogue Box..............................................6-7
Figure 6-6. Upgrading Status Dialogue Box...........................................................6-8
Figure 6-7. Upgrade Complete Dialogue Box........................................................6-9
Figure 6-8. Run Maintenance Program Dialog Box..............................................6-10
Figure 7-1. 4-Slot and 6-Slot Storage Subsystems.................................................. 7-2
Figure 7-2. SCSI Cable Connections .......................................................................7-5
Figure 7-3. 4-Slot Backplane Drive Connectors.....................................................7-7
Figure 7-4. 6-Slot Backplane Drive Connectors.....................................................7-8
Figure 7-5. 1.0 and 1.6-Inch Drive Carriers..........................................................7-10
Figure 7-6. Removing a Drive from a Carrier.......................................................7-11
Figure 7-7. Drive Status LED Location................................................................7-12
Figure 7-8. Installing the Drive Carrier.................................................................7-14
Figure 7-9. Removing the Drive Carrier............................................................... 7-15
Figure 7-10. Connections for a Single 4-Slot Subsystem......................................7-17
Figure 7-11. Connections for a Single 6-Slot Subsystem......................................7-18
Figure 7-12. Combination Drive LED Locations..................................................7-19
Figure 7-13. Removing the Combination Drive....................................................7-20
Figure 7-14. Spare Removable Media Bay...........................................................7-21
Figure 7-15. Installing a Drive in the Removable Media Bay...............................7-22
Figure 8-1. Removing and Replacing the Side Panel on a Pedestal System........... 8-2
Figure 8-2. Attaching the Antistatic Wrist Strap..................................................... 8-4
Figure 8-3. Removing/Replacing the Top Cover on a Rackmount.........................8-5
Figure 8-4. Installing the Second Processor............................................................8-8
Figure 8-5. Memory Connector Layout ................................................................8-10
Figure 8-6. Removing a Memory DIMM..............................................................8-12
Figure 8-7. Installing a Memory DIMM...............................................................8-13
Figure 8-8. System Board with Numbered Slots....................................................8-15
Figure 8-9. PCI Module Cable Connection...........................................................8-16
Figure 8-10. Installing or Removing an Option Module.......................................8-17
Figure 8-11 Installing a Tape Drive In to the Removable Media Bay ..................8-19
Figure 8-12. W ide SCSI Dual Connector Cabl e for Standard Bulkhead
Connector.........................................................................................................8-20
Figure 10-1. RMC Connections............................................................................ 10-3
Example 10-2. Sample Remote Dial-In Dialog.....................................................10-4
Example 10-3. Invoking and Leaving RMC Locally............................................10-6
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Figure 10-4. Location of RMC Switch Pack and PIC on System Features
Module (SFM)................................................................................................ 10-14
Figure 10-5. RMC Switches .............................................................................. 10-15
Example 11-1. Show Config Command............................................................. 11-11
Example 11-2. Show CPU Command.................................................................11-11
Example 11-3. Show Device Command............................................................. 11-12
Example 11-4. Show Memory Command........................................................... 11-14
Example 11-5. ShowPAL Command.................................................................. 11-14
Example 11-6. Show Power Command.............................................................. 11-15
Example 11-7. Show Version Command............................................................ 11-16
Example 11-8. Editing the nvram Script............................................................. 11-17
Example 11-9. Clearing the nvram Script........................................................... 11-17
Example 11-10. Boot Command......................................................................... 11-19
Example 11-11. Set Host Command................................................................... 11-22
Example 11-12. Isacfg Command....................................................................... 11-26
Example 11-13. Test Command..........................................................................11-27
Example 11-14. Set Password Command........................................................... 11-29
Example 11-15. Set Secure Command................................................................11-30
Example 11-16. Login Command....................................................................... 11-32
Example 11-17. Clear Password Command........................................................11-33
Example 11-18. Halt and Continue Commands.................................................. 11-35
Example 11-19. Lfu Command........................................................................... 11-38
Example 11-20. Crash Command....................................................................... 11-39
Example 11-21. Set envar and Show envar Commands.....................................11-40
Example 11-22. Creating a User-Defined Environment Variable.......................11-42
Example 11-23. Deposit Command.................................................................... 11-43
Example 11-24. Examine Command..................................................................11-44
Example 11-25. More Command........................................................................ 11-47
Example 11-26. Initialize Command..................................................................11-49
Example 11-27. Help Command......................................................................... 11-50
List of Tables
Table 1-1 System Features....................................................................................... 1-6
Table 1-2 System Parts............................................................................................1-9
Table 1-3 SFM Key Features................................................................................. 1-11
Table 1-4 SFM Status LEDs.................................................................................. 1-13
Table 1-5 Typical SDRAM Configurations........................................................... 1-16
Table 1-6 Control Panel Functions........................................................................1-22
Table 1-7 System Power LED Indicator............................................................... 1-22
Table 1-8 Rear Panel.............................................................................................. 1-25
Table 1-9 LED Status.............................................................................................1-27
Table 2-1 System Cable Connections...................................................................... 2-6
Table 3-1 Compaq AlphaServer DS20E Documentation.......................................3-11
Table 3-2 Accessories List..................................................................................... 3-13
Table 4-1 OpenVMS Boot Flag Settings.................................................................4-6
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Table 5-1 Memory Bank and Connector Numbering...............................................5-4
Table 5-2 4 or 6-Slot SCSI ID Orientation.............................................................5-10
Table 6-1 Serial Terminal Key Commands for AlphaBIOS....................................6-5
Table 7–1 Storage Subsystem Specification Overview............................................7-3
Table 7-2 Storage Backplane Specifications............................................................7-4
Table 7-3 4-Slot SCSI ID Orientation...................................................................... 7-7
Table 7-4 6-Slot SCSI ID Orienataion.....................................................................7-8
Table 7–5 LED Status............................................................................................7-13
Table 8-1 Memory Bank Location.........................................................................8-11
Table 9-1 Determining Where to Look....................................................................9-2
Table 9-2 Error Beep Codes.....................................................................................9-3
Table 9-3 Troubleshooting Power Problems............................................................9-4
Table 9-4 Troubleshooting Boot Problems ..............................................................9-6
Table 9-5 Hot-Swap Drive Status LEDs.................................................................. 9-7
Table 9-6 Troubleshooting PCI Bus Problems.........................................................9-8
Table 9-7 Troubleshooting Monitor and Terminal Problems...................................9-9
Table 9-8 Troubleshooting Keyboard and Mouse Problems.................................. 9-10
Table 10-1 RMC Command Summary ..................................................................10-7
Table 10-2 RMC Status Command Fields ...........................................................10-13
Table 10-3 RMC Troubleshooting.......................................................................10-18
Table 11-1 Summary of SRM Console Commands............................................... 11-4
Table 11-2 Syntax for SRM Console Commands..................................................11-6
Table 11-3 Special Characters for SRM Console...................................................11-7
Table 11-4 Device Naming convention................................................................11-13
Table 11-5 PCI Address Assignments..................................................................11-13
Table 11-6 Environment Variable Summary.......................................................11-51
Table 11-7 Settings for Boot_osflags Bootflags (OpenVMS)..............................11-55
Table C-1 Power Cord Set Requirements - By Country......................................... C-2
Table D-1 Physical Characteristics.........................................................................D-1
Table D-2 Environmental Specifications................................................................D-3
Table D-3 Electrical Specifications.........................................................................D-4
Table D-2 DS20E Acoustical Data .........................................................................D-6
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workstations. Compaq assumes you are qualified in the servicing of computer
equipment and trained in recognizing hazards in products with hazardous
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Rack Stability
About This Guide xv
Any surface or area of the equipment marked with these symbols
indicates the presence of a hot surface or hot component. If this
surface is contacted, the potential for injury exists.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from a hot component, allow
the surface to cool before touching.
Power Supplies or Systems marked with these symbols
indicate the equipment is supplied by multiple sources of
power.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from electrical shock,
remove all power cords to completely disconnect power from
the system.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment,
be sure that:
■ The leveling jacks are extended to the floor.
■ The full weight of the rack rests on the leveling jacks.
■ The stabilizing feet are attached to the rack if it is a single rack installation.
■ The racks are coupled together in multiple rack installations.
■ A rack may become unstable if more than one component is extended for
any reason. Extend only one component at a time.
Getting Help
If you have a problem and have exhau s t ed the information in t his guide, you
can get further informa tion and other help in the following locations.
Compaq Technical Support
You are entitled to free hardware technical telephone support for your product
for as long you own the product. A technical sup port special ist will help you
diagnose the problem or g uide you to the next step in the warranty process.
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In North America, call the Compaq Technical Phone Support Center at
1-800-OK-COMPAQ
Outside North America, call the nearest Compaq Technical Support Phone
Center. Telephone numbers for world wide Technical Support Centers are
listed on the Compaq website. Access the Compaq website by logging on to
the Internet at http://www.compaq.com.
Be sure to have the following inform ation available before you call Compaq:
■ Technical support registration number (if applicable)
■ Product serial number(s)
■ Product model na me(s) and numbers(s)
■ Applicable error messages
■ Add-on board s or hardware
■ Thi rd-party hardwa re or softwa re
■ Ope rating system type and revision level
■ Detailed, specific questions
Compaq Website
The Compaq website has information on this product as well as the latest
drivers and flash ROM images. You can access the Compaq website by
logging on to the Internet at http://ftp.digital.com/pub/DEC/Alpha/firmware or
http://www.compaq.com.
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. This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Compaq Authorized Reseller
For the name of your nearest Compaq authorized reseller:
In the United States, call 1-800-345- 1518.
In Canada, ca ll 1-800-263-5868.
Elsewhere, see the Compaq website for locations and telephone numbers.
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For continuous quality improvement , calls may be recorded or monitored.
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Introduction
This chapter describes features of the system. The following are discussed:
■ System introduction
■ System architecture
■ System features
■ System components
Chapter 1
System Overview
■ System features module
■ Processor module
■ Memory
■ PCI Backplane
■ Ha rd di sk dri ve st or age
■ Power supplies
■ 2- way combinat ion module
■ Co ntrol panel
■ Rear panel
■ Storage device L EDs
■ Combination drive and removable bay
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System Introduction
■ User interface
■ Sys tem options
The system is a high-performance system that comes with one processor and
can be upgraded to a dual-processor system. Ideal uses of this system include
the following:
■ Run applications such as relational databases, electronic mail, a nd
communications.
■ Provide printin g resources to PCs and other systems in a LAN .
■ Provide disk stor age to PCs and other systems in a LAN.
■ Enable PCs to remotely run computation intensive applications.
■ Operate in a commercial application due to remote management
features.
■ Operate as a workstation.
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The rackmount and pedestal systems are shown in Figure 1–1.
System Overview 1-3
Rackmount
Pedestal
CAT0039
Figure 1–1. Rackmount and Pedestal System
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System Architecture
C-chip
Probe/
Addr.
The system is a departmental system provided as a pedestal or rackmount and
offers Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) and Industry Standard
Architecture (ISA) bus options on a single system board. The system utilizes
Alpha symmetric multi-processing technology. Figure 1–2 show s the
architecture of the system.
Command, Address, and Control lines for each Memory Array
Control lines for D-chips
Probe/
Addr.
CAPbus
P-chip
64 bit PCI
CMD/
Addr.
CPU 1
(optional)
CMD/
Addr.
CPU 0
CPU
Data
Bus
B-cache
B-cache
Figure 1– 2. System Architecture
P-chip
PAD
Bus
64 bit PCI
8 D-chips
Memory
Data
Bus
1 or 2
Memory
Banks
1 or 2
Memory
Banks
PKW
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System Overview 1-5
The system is housed in an enclosure containing the system board, other logic
modules, and two power su pplies (maximum of 3) with internal fans. The
enclosure allows for internal mass-storage devices which includes a
combination IDE CD-RO M/floppy disk drive, one available half-height
removable bay, and four 1.6-inch hot-swap drive bays. The control pane l
includes On/Standby and Reset, and Halt buttons. The system can be used
as a desk-si de pedestal in the vertical position, or with the addition of brackets,
may be mounted in the horizontal position in a standa rd rack.
All memory and I/O components are on a single system board that contains a
memory subsystem, PCI bus, ISA bus, integrated SCSI F/W/U I/O controllers,
and option sl ots for PCI- based and ISA- based option modules. A separate
system management module se rves to monitor and control the system
remotely.
The 21264 microprocessor is a superscalar, super-pipelined implementation of
the Alpha architecture and runs at an optimized price/performance speed of
500 MHz and above. The chip contains a 64 KB I set associative cache and a
64 KB D set associative cache. Support for a larger L2 Cache is provided by a
private cache (Bcache). 4 MB are standard with upgrade.
Figure 1–3 shows the basic system boar d.
Figure 1– 3. Basic System Board
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System Features
64-bit Alpha architecture Enables large memory operations and high performance for VMS,
Third Generation Alpha
Microprocessor
4-MB second-level cache Reduces memory transaction times significantly.
The system offers a number of features that ensure high performance,
expandability, enhanced reliability, high availability, remote server
management , and improved security. Table 1-1 lists these features.
Table 1-1
System Features
Feature Description
Tru64 UNIX, and Linux.
Fast microprocessor for enhanced system performance.
Compaq Insight Manager
Compaq ServerWorks
Integrated fast wide SCSI
controller
4 -slot storage subsystems The system is pre-configured with a 4-slot storage subsystem that
Hot-swap Allows replacement of disk drives, fans, and power supplies while the
Ultra2 SCSI-ready backplane Provides high-performance drive technology.
Operating system Tru64 UNIX, OpenVMS, or Linux (boot support).
Easy to manage the system and lower cost of ownership.
Supports tape and hard disk devices without use of an expansion slot
(option).
accommodates 1.6-inch drives.
system continues to operate.
(Ultra2 – ready) (LVD/SE SCSI)
continued
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Table 1-1
System Features
Flexible packaging Single enclosure available as free-standing pedestal or rack-
100MHz ECC SDRAM memory
architecture
continued
Feature Description
mountable box.
Allows incremental memory expansion from 256MB to 4GB.
Five 64-bit PCI slots and one
shared 32-bit ISA or PCI 64-bit
Accommodates industry-standard option modules such as Ethernet,
FDDI, SCSI, and modems.
slot.
PCI combination module with
Base system includes networking capability and enhanced graphics.
2D/3D graphics and 10/100
Ethernet.
Internal storage devices. A modular storage system accommodates one 5.25-inch slim height
CD/FDD combination drive and one 5.25-inch half height tape device.
External ports Two serial ports and one parallel port support external options such
as printer, modem, or local terminal. One 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet port.
Internal sensors Monitor and detect internal system temperature, fan failure, and
power supply.
System diagnostics Allows local and remote diagnosis of system failures.
Hardware configuration Allows local and remote system configuration.
Firmware utility Enables loading and verification of latest firmware versions.
Remote management console Enables monitoring of system conditions and manipulating of the
control panel from a remote terminal.
Key lock (pedestal only) Limits access to system components.
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System Components
Figure 1-4 identifies the main components of the system in a pedestal version.
9
6
7
6
10
Figure 1-4. System Parts
5
2
1
3
4
8
MR0300A
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The main components of t he system are listed in Table 1-2.
Table 1-2
System Parts
Figure Legend Component
System Overview 1-9
❶
❷
❸
❹
❺
❻
❼
❽
❾
❿
Floppy disk drive.
CD-ROM.
Storage subsystem.
Hard disk drives.
Operator control panel (OCP).
CPUs.
System board.
Power supplies (2 minimum).
System features module.
SymBios Adapter 895 SCSI Card
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System Features Module
The system features module (SFM) monitors environmental conditions in the
system. The SFM s upports the two system fans and three power supplies. The
SFM also monitors the state of the CPU fans on the system board. Switch 1
on the switch pack enables t he Remote Ma nagement Console (RMC). Fi gure
1-5 shows the SFM key features.
1
2
3
4
5
6
4
3
2
1
10
9
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PK1216A
Figure 1-5. System Features Module
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Table 1-3 describes the main features of t he SFM module.
Table 1-3
SFM Key Features
# Connection Description
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❶
❷
❸
❹
❺
❻
❼
❽
❾
❿
➀
➁
➂
➃
Vaux5 LED– lit when AC power present in system.
J1 Power supply connector, 24-pin
J2 Door connector, 6-pin
Status LEDs
Switch pack
Fan control thermostat
J7 Fan1 connector, 3-pin, connection to outboard system fan
J6 Fan0 connector, 3-pin, connection to inboard system fan
Temperature sensor
PIC16C73 Microcontroller for RMC (Remote Management Console)
J5 DP264 system board connector, 20-pin
J3 Control panel connector, 10-pin
J4 Unused, 10-pin
22V10 PAL chip
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SFM Switch Pack
The SFM switch pack is shown in Figure 1-5 at ➎, and again i n Figure 1-6
below. The default position for the switches is on f or RMC and off (open.
towards the words “Default all open”) for the other three switches.
1 2 3 4
DEFAULT ALL OPEN
Figure 1-6. SFM Switches
# Function
(RMC) PIC ENABLE
➊
enables/disables the Remote Management Console (RMC). When this switch is on (closed— its default
position), the Remote Management Console (RMC) communicates with the device connected to the COM1
port. This switch redirects the system COM1 port’s transmit and receive serial lines to the SFM module. Note
that the hardware flow control lines are not passed to the SFM from the system board.
In the off (open) position, RMC is not enabled.
Reserved for Service
➋
PIC SYSPWR ENABLE BYPASS
➌
bypasses the control signal from the PIC that enables the system to operate. With this switch on (closed, not
in the default position), software cannot shut the system down. For example, with the switch on, the RMC
power-off command will not shut the system down.
Use this switch to prevent remote shutdown.
In the default position of off (open), the system can be shut down remotely, or by software.
ON
1
(RMC) PIC Enable
2
Reserved for service
3
PIC SYSPWR Enable
4
Load PIC Defaults
PK1216e
LOAD PIC DEFAULTS
➍
when on (closed), forces the PIC to its default settings, acting like a reset or refresh to the PIC.
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SFM Status LEDs
The SFM has 7 status LEDs. The VAUX5 LED is located at ➊ in Figure 1-5.
The other 6 LEDs are located at
Figure 1-6. The VAUX5 LED is lit whenever AC power is supplied to the
system.
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➎ in Figure 1-5, and are shown in close- up in
1
2
3
4
5
6
Figure 1-7. SFM Status LEDs
POK0
POK1
POK2
SYS FANS OK
CPU FANS OK
TEMP OK
PK1216c
Table 1-4
SFM Status LEDs
# On SFM Module Description
➊
➋
➌
POK0 When lit, indicates power supply 0 has passed its self-test and is
running okay.
POK1 When lit, indicates power supply 1 has passed its self-test and is
running okay.
POK2 When lit, indicates power supply 2 has passed its self-test and is
running okay.
➍
➎
➏
SYS FANS OK When lit, indicates both system fans (fans 0 and 1) are operating.
CPU FANS OK When lit, indicates CPU fans are operating. If a CPU fan fails, it will
result in a fatal system error and the system will shut down in 30
seconds or less.
TEMP OK Indicates the system temperature is below 55 ºC.
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System Fan Configuration
N+1 Configuration
The system has two fans; f or optimal cooling, both fans are running. If one of
the fans were to fail or were removed for servicing (hot-swapping), the system
will continue to function with the other fan running.
As system temperature rises, the fan speed increases to increase cooling. If the
system temperature rises above 50ºC (due to high system loads or high
ambient temperature), the system software will receive an I/O interrupt and the
system will shut down within 30 seconds.
Thermostatic System Fan Cont rol
The fan control thermostat is located at ➏ in Figure 1-5. The thermostat is set
to drive the fans at their minimum speed
environments below 26 degrees C to keep noise levels low. At higher
temperatures, the fans run faster to provide more air flow.
As an ultimate backup, system shutdown will be initiated if the internal
temperature reaches 50-55ºC. Firmware or software sets this value.
in normal computer room
N+1 Hot-Swap Power Supply Configuration
The SFM enforces the system requireme nt to have two f unctional po wer
supplies in order to operate. Using the
shuts down the system if the number of working power supplies ever falls
below two. In a three power supply configuratio n, a power sup ply may be
removed for servicing without interrupting system operati on. An I/O interrupt
will be generated whenever the number of power supplies in operation
changes, and the status LEDs will indicate the change also.
≤ 30 second shutdown timer, the SFM
Cover Interlock
The system does not operate with the system enclosure open. System power
cannot be turned on until the cover is closed. If the cover is opened while the
system is running, power will shut off immediatel y.
The cover connector is found on the SFM at J2, and
➌ in Figure 1-5.
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Processor Modules
The system supports up to two processor modules that can be insta l led on the
system board. Each processor module contains a 21264 microprocessor. The
21264 microprocessor is a superscalar chip with out-of-order execution and
speculative execution to maximize speed and performance. It contains four
integer execution unit s and dedicated execution units for floating-point add,
multiply, a nd divide. The chip also has an integrated instructi on cache and a
data cache. Each cache consists of a 64 KB two-way set associative, virtually
addressed cache divided into 64-byte blocks. The data cache is a physically
tagged, write-back cache.
Each processor module contains 4 MB secondary B-cache consisting of latewrite synchronous SDRAMs (synchronous dynamic random access memory)
that provide low latency and high ba ndwidth. Refer to Chapte r 8, “Installing
Components,” for instructions on installing additional processors.
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Memory
The system supports up to f our banks of memory on the system boar d. Each
bank contains four slots with a total of 16 slots on the system board. The
system uses 200 pin buffered synchronous Dual In-Line Memory Module
(DIMMs).
Table 1-5 illustrates an example of t ypical SDRAM configurations.
Table 1-5
Typical SDRAM Configurations
Array 0 Array 1 Array 2 Array 3 Total
32MB x 4 32MB x 4 256MB
32MB x 4 32MB x 4 32MB x 4 32MB x 4 512MB
32 MB x 4 64 MB x 4 64 MB x4 640 MB
64MB x 4 64MB x 4 512MB
64MB x 4 64MB x 4 64MB x 4 64MB x 4 1GB
128MB x 4 128MB x 4 1GB
128MB x 4 128MB x 4 128MB x 4 128MB x 4 2GB
256 MB x 4 128 MB x 4 1.5 GB
256MB x 4 256MB x 4 2GB
256MB x 4 256MB x 4 256MB x 4 256MB x 4 4GB
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Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI)
Backplane
The system board has two P-Chips which create two 3-slo t 64-bit PCI buses
running at 33 MHz. There are 6 PCI slots with slot-6 being shared for an ISA
slot. When slot-6 is in use by ISA, the sixth PCI slot cannot be used.
The system uses a Cypress South Bridge (CY82C698), which is a highly
integrated peripheral solution for PCI-based motherboards. It provides a
bridge betwe en the PCI bus, ISA bus, and the IDE perip herals. Support for six
PCI slots is pr ovided when one of the slots is used for the o ptional 2-way
combination module (E net and Vide o). Information for installing PCI options
is provided in Chapter 8.
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Hard Disk Drive Storage
The system comes with a storage subsystem that holds four 1.6-inch drives.
The 4-slot storage subsystem is available now, and the 6-slot will be offere d i n
the future. See Figure 1-8.
Figure 1-8. 4-slot and 6-slot Storage Subsystems
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Power Supplies
The system comes standard with two 375 watt power supplies that are connected
in parallel and can accommodate a third power s upply, for redundancy. A
power backplane integrates the three supplies for power distr ibution, monitoring
and control. All three supplies are removable and accessible through the front of
the enclosure. The following voltages are provided: +3.3, +5.0, +12.0, –12.0,
+5.0 Aux, and fan power, with the +5 Aux always powered. Voltages, fans, and
thermals are monitored for safety by the I2C bus interface. Two internal fans
with a linear fan speed co nt rol ramp cool the power s upply. Figure 1-9 shows
the power supplies.
System Overview 1-19
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Figure 1-9. Power Supplies
NOTE: With two power supplies, a power supply blank is needed to maintain the proper
air flow.
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2-Way Combination Module
The system ha s an optional two-way com bination mod ule that is installed in
PCI slot 1. The combination module feat ures 2D/3D video (with 4 MB
VRAM), along with 10/100 MB Fast Ethernet. The module provides
connections for the VGA (Video Permedia 2) and the Ethernet (NIC
functions).
The combination board saves a PCI slot by sharing VGA and Ethernet
functions. The Ethernet portion of the combination board utilizes the Intel
82558 chip. Fi gure 1-10 shows the combination modul e installed in the
system.
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Figure 1-10. Combination Module
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Operator Control Panel
The operator control panel (OCP) provides system controls a nd console
activity indicators (Figure 1-11) on the front of the system enclosure.
System Overview 1-21
3
1
2
6
1234
5
4
Figure 1-11. Operator Control Panel (OCP)
CAT0018
The control panel consi sts of three pushbutto n controls, o ne green LED
indicator for power, a yellow HALT LED, and four LED indicators for
diagnostic f aults.
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The functions provided by these pushbutton contr ols and indicators are
listed in Table 1-6.
Table 1-6
Control Panel Functions
Green
LED
Figure
Legend
❶
❷
❸
❹
❺
❻
Function Description
Power
On/Standby
Reset button A momentary contact switch that initializes the system.
Power Indicator
LED
Fault LEDs Programmable by software. Blink at various console states.
Halt Switch Terminates system operation. This button is a momentary
Halt LED Halt condition (yellow).
When plugged in to a power source and the system is
powered on, pressing the button On allows power to the
OCP. Pressing the button to Standby turns off all DC
voltages except Aux 5 volts. This button is a latching switch.
Green power OK indicator.
See Table 1-7.
See Table 1-7 for details.
type button.
Table 1-7
System Power LED Indicator
Status
Off
On
■ The system is not powered On.
■ System is powered On.
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The four dia gnostic LEDs are shown at ➍ in Figure 1-11. They light up
during power-up, indicating the inte rnal process of the system and console.
Figure 1-12 shows the LED pa tterns and syste m functions.
● indicates the LED is lit/on.
❍ indicates the LED is not lit/off.
In a rackmount system, LED 1 is at the top.
In a pedestal system LED 1 is to the left.
Initializing timer data structures
Initializing idle process PID
Initializing driver structures
Setting memory low limit
Initializing file system
Creating dead_eater
Lowering IPL
Creating powerup
Creating timer
Creating poll
Entering idle loop
Starting drivers
Probing I/O
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Initialized idle PCB
Starting console
LED1
LED2
LED3
LED4
= On, = Off
Setting heap base address
Initializing semaphores
Initializing heap
Figure 1-12. Diagnostic LEDs
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Rear Panel
The rear panel provides system ports and connections. Figure 1-13
displays a vi ew of the rea r panel.
3
4
8
3
5
7
6
9
1
Figure 1-13. Rear Panel
1
2
10
2
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Table 1-8 lists all rear panel ports and connections for the system.
Table 1-8
Rear Panel
Figure
Legend
❶
❷
❸
❹
❺
❻
❼
❽
❾
➓
①
②
③
Connector/Port Description
Five 64-bit PCI slots For option modules such as high performance network,
video, or disk controllers.
One shared 64-bit
PCI /16-bit ISA slot
Parallel port To parallel devices such as a printer.
Serial port (COM2) Extra port to modem or any serial device.
Keyboard port To PS/2-compatible keyboard.
Ethernet port To network.
Mouse Port To PS/2-compatible mouse.
Serial port (COM1) Standard port to modem or any serial device.
AC Power inlet To power outlet.
SCSI breakouts For SCSI options.
System fan 0 System fan.
System fan 1 System fan.
Universal Serial Bus
(USB)
For option modules such as high performance network,
video, or disk controllers.
Not supported at this time.
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Storage Device LEDs
Storage device LEDs indicate the status of the device. The hard disks in the
storage subsystem has three LEDs that are channeled from the drive to the
front of the carrier with fiber optic light pipes. The LEDs displa y activity,
power, and fault. Figure 1-14 shows the LEDs and their positions on the drive
carrier and Table 1-9 explains the status of each. The combination CDROM/FDD shown in Figure 1-15 provides activity LEDs.
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Figure 1-14. Hard Disk Drive Status LED Location
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Table 1-9
LED Status
LED Status
System Overview 1-27
Green indicates activity.
Green indicates power on.
Amber indicates fault.
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Combination Drive and Removable Bay
Figure 1-15 s hows the location of the removable media bay ❶ and the
combination CD-ROM
❷ and FDD drive ❸.
1
2
Figure 1-15. Removable Media Bay and Combination Drive
3
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User Interface
The system offers two separate interfaces to the console program: SRM and
AlphaBIOS. The system can operate in one of the following three modes:
■ Operating system mode
■ Co nsole mode
■ Remote manager mode
The console firmware is located in a flash ROM (read-only memory) on the
system board. It boots the operating system, runs configuration uti lities,
displays the system confi guration, and runs diagnostic tests.
Remote mana gement mode can be entered through an escape se quence at the
local terminal or modem port. This allows remote access to the control panel
functions. It also allows m aintenance of system environmental conditions and
the setup of alerts for changes in certain operating conditions.
The system offers an AlphaBIOS as an interface to the console program. The
AlphaBIOS console firmware has a menu-based interface and is used to
configure the system. The operator selects an item from the menu displayed on
a screen.
System Overview 1-29
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Console Terminal
The console terminal can be a serial (character cell) terminal connected to the
COM1 port, or a VGA monitor connected to a VGA adapter on PCI slot-1.
When a VGA monitor is connected, a keyboard and mouse must also be
connected.
VT
VGA
Figure 1-16. Console Terminal Connections
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System Options
The system supports storage options, PCI/ISA options, and memory options.
The following sections provide information about internal and external
options.
Internal Options
The following types of internal options are supported:
■ Storage
q
One combination CD-ROM and FDD
q
One removable media drive
q
Up to six 1-inch SCSI HDDs
■ PCI/ISA
q
SCSI storage expansion
q
RAID controller
q
Networking and communication
System Overview 1-31
q
Graphics
■ Memory
q
200-pin, 3.3 volt DIMM
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External Options
Ordering Options
The followi ng types of exte rnal options are suppor t ed:
■ Monitor or terminal
■ Expansion boxes
■ Printers
■ RAID arrays
■ Uninterruptible power supply (UPS)
■ Modem
The list of s upported opt i ons is subject to change. Contact your sales
representative for information on the current list of supported options and for
informati on on ordering. If you are an Internet participant, you can obtain
information related to the system through the C ompaq Web site:
http://www.compaq.com
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Introduction
This chapter provides installation procedures for setting up your system. The
following is an overview of the contents of this chapter.
■ Selecti ng a system location
■ Power requirements
■ Shipment box
Chapter 2
Installing the Pedestal
■ Installing the system
■ Locking your syst em
CAUTION: Because of heavy lifting and maneuvering involved, two people are
needed to handle the installation. A single person should NOT attempt to install
the system.
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Selecting a System Location
When choosing a system location, keep in mind the environmental conditions
and power requirements for the system. Figure 2-1 shows the system
dimensions and the clearance needed to access the system for servicing.
22.1 cm
(8.7 in)
44.8 cm
(17.6 in)
74.7 cm
(29.4 in)
Figure 2-1. System Dimensions and Service Area
NOTE: See Appendix D for information on environmental conditions.
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Power Requirements
Your system automatically detects the voltage source when you power up the
system, and adjusts the power supply input to accept that voltage. Figure 2-2
shows the power supply req ui rements.
Installing the Pedestal 2-3
100-120VAC 7.0A 50/60 Hz
220-240VAC 3.0A 50/60 HZ
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Figure 2-2. Power Supply Requirements
NOTE:
1. Current ratings are maximum with a fully loaded system
and do not include a monitor or terminal.
2. See Appendix D for information on specific power supply
ratings.
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Shipment Box
The system is shipped in a single box. Figur e 2-3 shows the hardware shipped
with the system.
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Figure 2-3. Unpacking a System
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Installing the System
The system is shipped fully assembled. Perform each connection in Table 2-1
for installi ng your system. See Figure 2-4 for a view of t he cable connections.
Installing the Pedestal 2-5
4
2
7
8
Figure 2-4. System Cable Connections
VGA
1
5
6
3
ENET
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Table 2-1 lists system cable connections.
Table 2-1
System Cable Connections
Figure
Reference
❶
❷
❸
Modem with 10/100Base-T network cable
❹
❺
❻
❼
❽
NOTE: Your system supports various network options. Typically, the system is configured
in 10/100Base-T Ethernet networks as used in this connection example. With appropriate
options, you can also connect to ThinWire, FDDI, AUI Ethernet, and token ring networks.
A Reference Guide and Basic Installation are
Connection
Mouse
Keyboard
connection
Monitor
AC power connector
Printer
Keys
provided with your system.
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Locking Your System
Systems have a key lock that is located on the front door to prevent unauthorized
access. The removable media devices and the system control panel are
accessible through the upper front door that opens by sliding down the lock latch
shown in Figure 2-5.
Installing the Pedestal 2-7
Figure 2-5. System Lock and Key
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Introduction
There are two rack types that the AlphaServer DS20E may be installed into:
the H9A10 or H 9A15 rack. This chapter disc usses both rac ks.
This chapter provides installation procedures for setting up your rack
mountable server. The f ollowing is an overview of the contents of this
chapter.
■ Shipment box
Chapter 3
Installing the Rackmount Server
■ Power requirements
■ Marking the rack installation area
■ Preparing the rackmount system
CAUTION: Because of heavy lifting and maneuvering involved, two people are
needed to handle the installation. A single person should NOT attempt to install
the system.
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Shipment Box
The system is shipped in a single box with each part shown not assembled.
Figure 3-1 shows the hardwar e shipped wi th the system .
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Figure 3-1. Rackmount Server Shipment Box
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Power Requirements
Your rack system automatically detects the voltage source when you plug in
the rack power and then adjusts the power supply input to accept that voltage.
Figure 3-2 shows the power su pply connecti ons.
Installing the Ra ckm o u nt Se r ve r 3-3
100-120VAC 7.0A 50/60 Hz
220-240VAC 3.0A 50/60 HZ
Figure 3-2. Power Supply Connections
NOTES:
1. Current ratings are maximum with a fully loaded system
and do not include a monitor or terminal.
2. See Appendix D for information on specific power
supply ratings.
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Marking the Installation Area in the Rack
Determine the installation area as shown in Figure 3-3.
0.500 inch
0.625 inch
0.625 inch
0.500 inch
Figure 3-3. Rackmount Installation Area
1 U
(1.75 inches)
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The installation of the rackmount system requires 8.75 inches (5U) of vertical
height in the rack.
1. Mark the midpoint hol e on the ver tical rail as shown in Figure 3-3. The
midpoint hole must be selected so that the holes immediately above and
immediately below are equidistant (.625 inches).
2. Mark the corresponding hole on the other three rails.
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Preparing the Rackmount System for the Compaq
Rack
The system is shipped unassembled. Perf orm the followi ng procedure for
preparing the system for rack installation.
Installing the Ra ckm o u nt Se r ve r 3-5
4
1
3
Figure 3-4. Preparing the Rackmount System
Prepare the system as follows:
1. Attach a front mounting bracket ❶ to each side of the system using
three M3 x 6 mm screws per br acket.
2. Pull the narrow segment (slide mounti ng bracket) ❷ of the chassis slide
out of a chassis slide and detach it complet ely by pressi ng down the
retainer spring
so that the end of the chassis slide with three holes
❸ and continuing to pull. Position the chassis slide track
will stick out past the
system. Secure the chassis slide track to the system with five M4 x 6
mm screws.
2
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3. Repeat the step for the other chassis slide.
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avoid soiling clothing.
6
7
Figure 3-5. Installing Chassis Slides (Rittal VR Rack)
5
CAT0027
4. Install t he adjustable end rail brackets to the front and back of both
chassis slides with two M4 screws on each end
❺. To attach the front
end brackets, place the two screws (one at a time) through the hole in
the chassis slide
❻ (Do not tighten at this t i me).
5. Adjust the adjustable end rail brackets so that the slides fit the rack and secure
with one M6 screw on the front and back of the rack
❼.
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Installing the System
Install the system as described in the following proc edure. Use Fi gure 3-6 as a
guide.
2
Installing the Ra ckm o u nt Se r ve r 3-7
1
3
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Figure 3-6. Installing the System
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Observe the following precautions before you begin to install the system into
the rack:
CAUTION:
1. Make sure that all devices are pushed into the
rack and no device is disengaged.
2. Activate the stabilizer foot of the rack (if the
rack is so equipped), or provide othe r means to
stabilize the rack before installation of the
system.
3. The system is heavy and must be lifted by two
persons.
1. Lift the system, align the narrow segment of the chassis slides attached
to the system with the chassis slides attached to the rack
❶. Slide the
system into the rack. Depress the retainer spring on both slides to slide
the system completely into the rack. Tighten the system to the rack rails
with two M6 screws
❷ one on each side.
2. Align the front bezel ❸ with the front of the system and snap it in place.
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Installing the Cable Management Bracket
Install the cable management bracket to the rear rails of the rack as described
in the following procedure. Use figure as a guide.
Installing the Ra ckm o u nt Se r ve r 3-9
Figure 3-7. Installing the Cable Management Bracket
3. Clip U-nuts over the holes in the vertical r a il corr esponding to the holes
in the cable management bracket
❶.
4. Attach the cable management bracket to the rack with two M6 screws ❷.
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Connecting the Cables
See Figure 3-8 for routing rackmount cables.
PK1223
Figure 3-8. Cable Loop at the Rear of the System
Make the rack rear connections as follows:
1. Attach a rear cable first to the rack management bracket with a tie-wrap
making sure that a segment of at least 30 inches of cable is available for
extension so that the rackmount system can be pulled out of the rack.
2. Plug in the following connectors:
■ Keyboard
■ Mouse
■ Video
■ Enet
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Preparing the Rackmount System for the Rack
This section contains information for installing the DS2 0E server into the
H9A10/H9A15 rack.
Reference Information for the M-series Rack
Installation
Table 3-1
Compaq AlphaServer DS20E Documentation
Title Order Number
Rackmount Installation Template EK-DS20E-TP
H9A10 M-Series Cabinet Interconnect B-IC-H9A10-5-DBM
Installing the Ra ckm o u nt Se r ve r 3-11
H9A10 M-Series Cabinet
Configurations
H9A10 M-Series Illustrated Parts
Breakdown
H9A15 M-Series Interconnect B-IC-H9A15-3-DBM
H9A15 M-Series Configurations B-IB-H9A15-3-DBM
H9A15 M-Series Illustrated Parts
Breakdown
B-IB-H9A10-5-DBM
EK-H9A10-IP
EK-H9A15-IP
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10
1
6
3
4
7
5
3
4
9
8
7
8
9
3
5
1
1
6
1
2
10
Figure 3-9. M-series Rack Accessories
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Table 3-2
Accessories List
Reference Number Mounting Hardware
➊
➋
➌
➍
➎
➏
➐
➑
➒
➓
➀
➁
➂
➃
Nutplate, vertical rail
Bracket, stabilizer pivot rod (in Figure 3-16)
Bracket slide, right
Chassis slide
Nutplate, horizontal slide bracket
Screw, M4 x 10mm, Bossard 1593-M4 x 10
Bracket slide, left. Interlock cam (in Figure 3-16)
Barnut
Screw, sems, hex head, square cone washer, 10-32 x 0.375 lg
Screw, flat head, M3 x 6mm
Mounting rail, EIA (bars)
Bezel, Marquee rack
Actuator, bracket, interlock
Screw, sems, phillips, pan head, square cone washer, M3x6
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To prepare the system for installation, attach the mounting brackets as shown below.
1
3
4
Figure 3-10. Attaching Mounting Brackets and Slides
2
3
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Installing the Ra ckm o u nt Se r ve r 3-15
1. Attach the front mounting brackets ❹ along each edge, using three flat
head Phillips screws per bracket.
2. Pull the narrow segment of the slide ❶ out and detach it completely by
pressing the green release button
❷ and continuing to pull.
3. Attach the narrow segment of the slide ❸ to the system with five cap
screws.
4. Repeat the procedure for the other slide.
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Figure 3-11 provides steps for attaching the slide brackets to the slides.
4
7
6
4
5
2
1
Figure 3-11 Attaching Slide Brackets to Slides.
6
1
5
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Installing the Ra ckm o u nt Se r ve r 3-17
The sliding segment of the slide has an access hole ❶ that provides access to
three mounting holes in the stationary segment. You use two of the mounting
holes.
Front
1. Insert a cap screw through the access hole ❶ and the first (forward-
most) mounting hole
bracket. Fasten with one two-hole nut bar
2. Align the access hole with the third mounting hole ❺ in the slide.
3. Insert a cap screw through the access hole and the third hole ❹ in the
slide and through the slot
nutbar and tighten.
Back
1. Insert a screw through the two holes ❼ in the stationary segment of the
slide and through a slot in the slide bracket. Attach to a two-hole nut
❹.
bar
Repeat the entire procedure for the other slide.
❷ in the slide and through the hole ❸ in the slide
❹ on and tighten.
❺ in the slide bracket. Fasten through the
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Preparing the Rack
Prepare the rack by attaching the slides to the rack rails.
Back
1
2
Front
5
Figure 3-12. Attaching Slide Brackets
3
2
6
4
5
1
4
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Attaching Slides Brackets
Front
1. Starting a t the top marked hole put two hex screws ❶ thr ough the rack
rail and the slide bracket
2. Fit the posts of a 2-post nut bar ❹ into the holes in the cabinet rail and
fasten with nuts.
3. Repeat the procedure for the other rail.
Back
1. Starting a t the top marked hole put two hex screws ❶ thr ough the rack
tail and the slide bracket
2. Fit the posts of a 2-post nut bar ❹ into the holes in the cabinet rail and
fasten with nuts.
3. Repeat the procedure for the other rail.
Installing the Ra ckm o u nt Se r ve r 3-19
❷. Fasten with a 2-hole nut bar ❸.
❺
❷. Fasten with a 2-hole nut bar ❻.
❺.
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Stabilizing the Rack
PK0213
Figure 3-13. Activating the Stabilizer Foot
The system is intended for installation in one of the following racks, which are
equipped with a stabilizer bar;
■ H9A10 M-Series Medium Rack
■ H9A15 M-Series Tall Rack
Pull out the stabilizer bar and extend the leveler foot to the floor before
installing the system.
If you are using a r ack other than those listed above, install rack stabilizing
feet or provide other means to stabilize the rack before installing the system.
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Use a material lift or other mechanical device to install the system.
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Figure 3-14. Installing the System into the M-series Rack
1. Align the narrow segment of the slides attached t o the system with the
slides attached to the rack.
2. Depress the green release button on each side and slide the system
completely into the rack.
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WARNING: Make sure that all other hardware in the rack is pushed in and
attached.
The system is very heavy. Do not attempt to lift it manually. Use a material lift
or other mechanical device.
1
1
CAT0157A
Figure 3-15. Attaching the System to the Rack
3. Install U-nuts at marked locations for two shipping screws.
4. Install 6-3 2 hex he ad shi p pi ng scre w s ➊ and tighten.
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Installing the Interlock System
The interlock system ensures rack stability by allowing only one rac kmount
server at a time to be pulled out of the rack. The stabilizer bracket and
actuator lat ch only work in a rack equipped with the interlock system.
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7
1
Figure 3-16. Installing the Interlock System
1
3
6
5
2
7
4
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CAUTION: If you are installing a rack that does not have the interlock system,
you must ensure rack stability by installing rack stabilizing feet or by some other
means.
1. At the back of the rack, release the vertical bar ❶ of the interlock
system.
2. Insert the stabilizer bracket ❷ and the actuator latch ❸ into the vertical
bar so that the actuator latch is above the stabilizer bracket.
3. Reinstall the vertical bar.
4. Secure the stabilizer bracket to the two remaining marked holes on the
right rack rail with two hex screws
❹. Tighten into the u-nuts.
5. Vertically position the actuator latch ❸ such that the trip mecha nism ❻
on the system aligns with the actuator latch.
6. Rotate the actuator latch to orient it like the other actuat or latche s on the
vertical bar .
7. Tighten the Allen scre ws ❼ on the actuator latch.
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Installing the Cable Management Arm
Attach the cable management arm to the rear rails of the rack as shown below.
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Figure 3-17. Installing the Cable Management Arm
NOTE: Be sure that you have attached all cables to the rear of the unit before installing
the cable management arm.
1. Clip U-nuts over the holes in the vertical r a il corr esponding to the holes
in the cable management bracket.
2. Attach the cable management bracket to the rack with two M6 screws.
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Dressing the Cables
Dress the cables through the cable clamps on the cable retractor assembly at
the rear of the system.
PK1223
Figure 3-18. Dressing the Cables
1. Dress the cables through the cable clamps ❶ or tie wrap them to the
cable retractor assembly.
2. Attach all cables to the member of the cable management arm that is
attached to the system.
CAUTION: Failure to attach the cables to the attached member of the
management arm may cause cables to become disconnected.
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Attaching the Front Bezel
To complete the installation, attach the front bezel as shown below.
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Figure 3-19. Attaching the Front Bezel
CAT0157
1. Align the front bezel ❶ with the front of the system and snap it into
place.
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Chapter 4
Booting and Installing an Operating
System
This chapter gives instructions for booting the Tru64 UNIX, OpenVMS, and
Linux operating systems and for starting an operating system installation. It
also describe s how to switch from one oper ating system t o another. Refer to
your operating system documentation for complete instructions on booting or
starting an installation.
The following topics are included:
■ Set t ing Boot Options for Tru64 UNIX or OpenV MS
■ Bo oting Tru64 UNIX
■ Starting a Tru 64 UNIX Installation
■ Bo oting OpenVMS
■ Bo oting Linux
■ Switc hing Between Operating Systems
NOTE: Your system may have been delivered to you with factory-installed software
(FIS); that is, with a version of the operating system already installed. If so, refer to the
FIS documentation included with your system to boot your operating system for the first
time.
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Setting Boot Options for Tru64 UNIX or
OpenVMS
You can set a default boot device, boot flags, and network boot protocols for
Tru64 UNIX or OpenVMS using the SRM set command with environment
variables. Once these environment variables are set, the boot command
defaults t o the stored values. You can override the stored values for the
current boot session by entering parameters on the boot comma nd line.
The SRM boot-related environment variables are listed below and described in
the following sections:
bootdef_dev
boot_file
boot_osflags
ei*0_inet_init or
ew*0_inet_init
ei*0_protocols or
ew*0_protocols
Defines a default boot device.
Specifies a default file name to be used for booting when no file
name is specified by the boot command.
Defines parameters to enable specific functions during the boot
process.
Determines whether the interface’s internal Internet database is
initialized from nvram or from a network server (through the bootp
protocol). Set this environment variable if you are booting UNIX from
a RIS server.
Defines a default network boot protocol (bootp or mop).
bootdef_dev
The bootdef_dev envir onment variable specifi es one or more devices from
which to boot the operating system. When more than one device is specified,
the system searches in the order listed and boots from the first device.
Enter the show bootdef_dev com mand to display the cur rent default boot
device. Enter the show device command for a list of all devices in the system.
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s
The syntax is:
set bootdef_dev boot_device
boot_device The name of the device on which the system software has been
loaded. To specify more than one device, separate the names with
commas.
Example
In this example, two boot devices are specified. The system will try booting
from dkb0 and, if unsuccessful, will boot from dka0.
P00>>> set bootdef_dev dkb0, dka0
NOTE: When you set the bootdef_dev environment variable, it is recommended that you
set the operating system boot parameters as well, using the set boot_osflag
command.
boot_file
The boot_file environment variable specifies the default file name to be used
for bootin g when no file name is speci fied by the boot command.
The syntax is:
set boot_file filename
Example
In this example, a boot file is specified for booting OpenVMS from the
InfoServer. APB_0712 is the file name of the APB program used for the
initial system load (ISL) boot program.
P00>>> set boot_file apb_0712
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boot_osflags
The boot_osflags environment variable sets the def ault boot fla gs and, for
OpenVMS, a root number.
Boot flags contain information used by the operating system to determine
some aspects of a system bootstrap. Under normal circumstances, you can use
the default boot flag settings.
To change the boot flags for the current boot only, use the flags_value
argument with the boot command.
The syntax is:
set boot_osflag s flags_value
The flags_value argument is specific to the operating system.
Tru64 UNIX Systems
UNIX systems take a single ASCII character as the flags_value argument.
a
i
s
D
Load operating system software from the specified boot device (autoboot). Boot to
multiuser mode.
Prompt for the name of a file to load and other options (boot interactively). Boot to
single-user mode.
Stop in single-user mode. Boots /vmunix to single-user mode and stops at the # (root)
prompt.
Full dump; implies “s” as well. By default, if UNIX crashes, it completes a partial
memory dump. Specifying “D” forces a full dump at system crash.
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OpenVMS Systems
OpenVMS systems require an ordered pair as the flags_value argument:
root_number and boot_flags.
Root_number Directory number of the system disk on which OpenVMS files are located. For
example:
Root_number Root Directory
0 (default) [SYS0.SYSEXE]
1 [SYS1.SYSEXE]
2 [SYS2.SYSEXE]
3 [SYS3.SYSEXE]
boot_flags The hexadecimal value of the bit number or numbers set. To specify multiple
boot flags, add the flag values (logical OR). For example, the flag value
10080 executes both the 80 and 10000 flag settings. See Table 4-1.
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Table 4-1
OpenVMS Boot Flag Settings
Flags_Value Bit Number Meaning
1 0 Bootstrap conversationally (enables you to modify
SYSGEN parameters in SYSBOOT).
2 1 Map XDELTA to a running system.
4 2 Stop at initial system breakpoint.
8 3 Perform diagnostic bootstrap.
10 4 Stop at the bootstrap breakpoints.
20 5 Omit header from secondary bootstrap image.
80 7 Prompt for the name of the secondary bootstrap file.
100 8 Halt before secondary bootstrap.
10000 16 Display debug messages during booting.
20000 17 Display user messages during booting.
Example
In the following UNIX example, the boot flags are set to autoboot the system
to multiuser mode when you enter the boot command.
P00>>> set boot_osflags a
In the following OpenVMS example, root_number is set to 2 and boot_flags is
set to 1. With t hi s setting, the system will boot from root di rectory
SYS2.SYSEXE to the SYSBOOT prompt when you enter the boot command.
P00>>> set boot_osflags 2,1
In the follow i ng OpenVMS exa mple, root_number is set to 0 and boo t _flags is
set to 80. Wit h t his setting, you are prompted for the name of the secondary
bootstrap fil e when you e nter the boot command.
P00>>> set boot_osflags 0,80
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ei*0_inet_init or ew*0_inet_init
The ei*0_inet_init or ew*0_inet_init environment variable deter mines whether
the interface’s internal Internet database is initialized from nvram or from a
network server (through the bootp protocol).
Legal values are nvram a nd bootp. The default val ue is bootp. Set this
environment variable if you are booting UNIX from a RIS server.
To list the network devices on your syst em, enter the show device command.
The Ethernet controllers start with the letters “ei” or “ew,” for example, ewa0.
The third letter is the adapter ID for the specific Ethernet controller. Replace
the asterisk (*) with the adapter ID letter when entering the command.
The syntax is:
set ei*0_inet_init value or
set ew*0_inet_init value
Example
P00>>> set ewa0_inet_init bootp
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ei*0_protocols or ew*0_protocols
The ei*0_protocols or ew*0_protocols enviro nment variable sets network
protocols for booting and other functions.
To list the network devices on your system, enter the show device command.
The Ethernet controllers start with the letters “ei” or “ew,” for example, ewa0.
The third letter is the adapter ID for the specific Ethernet controller. Replace
the asterisk (*) with the adapter ID letter when entering the command.
The syntax is:
set ei*0_protocols protocol_value or
set ew*0_protocols protocol_value
The options for protocol_value are:
mop (default)
bootp
bootp,mop
Sets the network protocol to mop (Maintenance Operations Protocol), the
setting typically used with the OpenVMS operating system.
Sets the network protocol to bootp, the setting typically used with the UNIX
operating system.
When both are listed, the system attempts to use the mop protocol first,
regardless of which is listed first. If not successful, it then attempts the bootp
protocol.
Example
P00>>> show device
.
.
.
ewa0.0.0.1001.0 EWA0 08-00-2B-3E-BC-B5
ewb0.0.0.12.0 EWB0 00-00-C0-33-E0-0D
ewc0.0.0.13.0 EWC0 08-00-2B-E6-4B-F3
.
.
.
P00>>> set ewa0_protocols bootp
P00>>> show ewa0_protocols
ewa0_protocols bootp
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Booting Tru64 UNIX
UNIX can be booted from a CD-ROM on a local drive (a CD-ROM drive
connected to the system), from a local SCSI disk, or from a UNIX RIS server.
Example 4-1 Booting UNIX from a Local SCSI Disk.
Booting and Installing an Operating System 4-9
P00>>> sho dev
dka0.0.0.1.1 DKA0 RZ2ED-LS 0306
dka100.1.0.1.1 DKA100 RZ2ED-LS 0306
dka200.2.0.1.1 DKA200 RZ2DD-LS 0306
dka300.3.0.1.1 DKA300 RZ2DD-LS 0306
dkc0.0.0.1.0 DKC0 RZ2DD-LS 0306
dkc100.1.0.1.0 DKC100 RZ2DD-LS 0306
dkc200.2.0.1.0 DKC200 RZ2DD-LS 0306
dkc300.3.0.1.0 DKC300 RZ2DD-LS 0306
dqa0.0.0.15.0 DQA0 TOSHIBA CD-ROM XM-6202B 1110
dva0.0.0.1000.0 DVA0
ewa0.0.0.4.1 EWA0 00-00-F8-10-67-97
pka0.7.0.1.1 PKA0 SCSI Bus ID 7
P00>>> boot ➋
(boot dka0.0.0.1.1 -flags a) ➌
block 0 of dka0.0.0.1.1 is a valid boot block
reading 13 blocks from dka0.0.0.1.1
bootstrap code read in
base = 200000, image_start = 0, image_bytes = 1a00
initializing HWRPB at 2000
initializing page table at 1fff0000
initializing machine state
setting affinity to the primary CPU
jumping to bootstrap code
Tru64 UNIX boot - Thu Jan 14 15:03:19 EST 1999
➊
Loading vmunix ...
Loading at 0xfffffc0000230000
Current PAL Revision <0x4000500010130>
Switching to OSF PALcode Succeeded
New PAL Revision <0x400050002012d>
Sizes:
text = 4836176
data = 1045600
bss = 1603520
Starting at 0xfffffc00005671e0
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Loading vmunix symbol table ... [1333528 bytes]
sysconfigtab: attribute Per-proc-address-space not in subsystem proc
Alpha boot: available memory from 0x134c000 to 0x1ffee000
Tru64 UNIX V4.0F-4 (Rev. 1180); Tue Feb 2 13:00:04 EST 1999
physical memory = 512.00 megabytes.
available memory = 492.64 megabytes.
using 1958 buffers containing 15.29 megabytes of memory
Master cpu at slot 0.
Firmware revision: 5.4-5160
PALcode: Tru64 UNIX version 1.45-5
Compaq AlphaServer DS40E
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Tru64 UNIX Version V4.0F
Login:
Example 4-1 shows a boot from a local SCSI drive. The example is
abbreviated. For complete instructions on booting UNIX, see the Tru64 UNIX
Installation Guide.
Perform the following tasks to boot a UNIX system:
1. Power up the system. The system stops at the SRM console prompt,
P00>>>.
2. Set boot environment variables, if desired.
3. Install t he boot medium.
4. Enter the show device command ➊ to determine the unit number of the
drive for yo ur device.
5. Enter the boot command ➋ and command-line parame ters (if you have
not set the associated envi ronment va riables). I n Example 4-1, boot
flags
➌ have already been set.
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Booting Tru64 UNIX over the Network
To boot your Tru64 UNIX system over the network, make sure the system is
registered on a Remote Installation Services (RIS) server. See the UNIX
document entitled Sharing Software o n a Local Area Network for registration
information.
Example 4-2 RIS Boot
P00>>> show device
dka0.0.0.1.1 DKA0 RZ2DD-LS 0306
dka100.1.0.1.1 DKA100 RZ2DD-LS 0306
dka200.2.0.1.1 DKA200 RZ1CB-CS 0844
dkb0.0.0.3.1 DKB0 RZ25 0900
dqa0.0.0.15.0 DQA0 TOSHIBA CD-ROM XM-6302B 1012
dva0.0.0.1000.0 DVA0
ewa0.0.0.4.1 EWA0 00-00-F8-09-90-FF
ewb0.0.0.2002.1 EWB0 00-06-2B-00-25-5B
pka0.7.0.1.1 PKA0 SCSI Bus ID 7
pkb0.7.0.3.1 PKB0 SCSI Bus ID 7
P00>>> set ewa0_protocols bootp
P00>>> set ewa0_inet_init bootp ➌
P00>>> boot ewa0 Da ➍
.
.
.
➊
➋
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Systems runn ing Tru64 UNIX support network adapt ers designated ew*0 or
ei*0. The asterisk stands for the adapter ID (a, b, c, and so on).
1. Power up the system. The system stops at the SRM console prompt,
P00>>>.
2. Set boot environment variables, if desired.
3. Enter the show device command ➊ to determine the unit number of the
drive for yo ur device.
4. Enter the following commands. Example 4-2 assumes you are booting
from ewa0. If you are boot ing from another drive, enter that device
name instead.
P00>>> set ewa0_protocols bootp
P00>>> set ewa0_inet_init bootp
The first command ➋ enables the bootp network protocol for booting
over the Ethernet controller. The second command
➌ sets the internal
Internet database to init ialize from the network se rver through the bootp
protocol.
5. Enter the boot command ➍ and command-line parame ters (if you have
not set the associated environment variables). In Example 4-3 the boot
command sets the system to boot automatically from ewa0 and specifies
a full memory dump (Da) in case of a system shutdown.
6. For complete instructions on booting Tru64 UNI X over the network, see
the Tru64 UNIX Installation Guide.
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Starting a Tru64 UNIX Installation
Tru64 UNIX is installed from the CD-ROM drive connected to the system.
The display that you see af t er you boot t he CD depend s on whether your
system console is a VGA monitor or a serial terminal.
Example 4-3 Text-Based Installation Display
P00>>> b dqa0
(boot dqa0.0.0.15.0 -flags a
block 0 of dqa0.0.0.15.0 is a valid boot block
reading 16 blocks from dqa0.0.0.15.0
bootstrap code read in
base = 200000, image_start = 0, image_bytes = 2000
initializing HWRPB at 2000
initializing page table at 1fff0000
initializing machine state
setting affinity to the primary CPU
jumping to bootstrap code
Tru64 UNIX boot - Thu Jan 14 15:03:19 EST 1999
Loading vmunix ...
.
.
Booting and Installing an Operating System 4-13
Initializing system for Tru64 UNIX installation.
Please wait...
*** Performing CDROM Installation
Loading installation process and scanning system hardware.
Welcome to the UNIX Installation Procedure
This procedure installs UNIX onto your system. You will
be asked a series of system configuration questions.
Until you answer all questions, your system is not changed
in any way.
During the question and answer session, you can go back to
any previous question and change your answer by entering:
history
You can get more information about a question by entering:
help
There are two types of installations:
o The Default Installation installs a mandatory set of
software subsets on a predetermined file system layout.
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o The Custom Installation installs a mandatory set of
software subsets plus optional software subsets that you
select. You can customize the file system layout.
The UNIX Shell option puts your system in single-user mode
with superuser privileges. This option is provided for
experienced UNIX system administrators who want to perform
file system or disk maintenance tasks before the
installation.
The Installation Guide contains more information about
installing UNIX.
1) Default Installation
2) Custom Installation
3) UNIX Shell
Enter your choice:
1. Boot the operating system from the CD-ROM drive connected to the
system.
2. Follow the Tru64 UNIX installation procedure tha t is displayed after the
installation process is loade d.
■ If your system console is a VGA monitor, the X Server is started and an
Installatio n Setup window i s displayed. Click on the fields in the
Installation Setup window to enter your respo nses to the installation
procedure.
■ If your system console is a serial terminal , a text-based installation
procedure is displayed, as shown in Example 4-3. Enter the choices
appropriate for your system.
■ See the Tru64 UNIX Installation Guide for complete installati on
instructions.
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Booting OpenVMS
OpenVMS can be booted from a CD-ROM on a local drive (the CD-ROM
drive connected to the system) or from a CD-ROM drive on the InfoServer.
Example 4-4 Booting OpenVMS from the Local CD-ROM Drive.
Booting and Installing an Operating System 4-15
P00>>> show device
dka0.0.0.1.1 DKA0 RZ2CA-LA N1H0
dka100.1.0.1.1 DKA100 RZ2CA-LA N1H0
dqa0.0.0.15.0 DQA0 TOSHIBA CD-ROM XM-6302B 1012
dva0.0.0.1000.0 DVA0
ewa0.0.0.6.1 EWA0 00-00-F8-10-D6-03
pka0.7.0.1.1 PKA0 SCSI Bus ID 7
P00>>>
.
.
P00>>> boot -flags 0,0 dka0 ➋
(boot dka0.0.0.1.1 -flags 0,0)
block 0 of dka0.0.0.1.1 is a valid boot block
reading 898 blocks from dka0.0.0.1.1
bootstrap code read in
base = 200000, image_start = 0, image_bytes = 70400
initializing HWRPB at 2000
initializing page table at 3ffee000
initializing machine state
setting affinity to the primary CPU
jumping to bootstrap code
OpenVMS (TM) Alpha Operating System, Version V7.1-2
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4-16 DS20E Reference Guide
Example 4-6 shows a boot from a CD-ROM on a local drive. The example is
abbreviated. For complete instructions on booting OpenVMS, se e the
OpenVMS installation document.
3. Power up the system. The system stops at the SRM console prompt,
P00>>>.
4. Set boot environment variables, if desired.
5. Install t he boot medium.
6. Enter the show device command ➊ to determine the unit number of the
drive for yo ur device.
7. Enter the boot command and command-line parameters (if you have not
set the associated environment variables.) In this example, the boot
command with the -flags option
➋ causes the system to boot from
[SYS0.EXE] on device DKA0.
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