Digital Equipment AlphaServer 2000 Owner's Manual

AlphaServer2000 Owner’sGuide

Order Number: EK–400MP–OP. A01

Digital Equipment Corporation Maynard, Massachusetts

Preliminary Version, September 1994 First printing, October 1994

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FCC Notice:

This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy. It has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device in accordance with the speciﬁcations in Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such radio and television interference in a residential installation.

Any changes or modiﬁcations made to this equipment may void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference.

This document was prepared using VAX DOCUMENT Version 2.1.

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normes CEE pour la classe B. Acoustics: Preliminary declared values per ISO 9296 and ISO 7779:

Sound Pressure Level

Idle (lightly

Sound Power Level

wAd

6.3 45

, dBA (Bystander

pAm

Positions)

loaded) Operating (lightly

6.4 45 loaded) Idle (fully loaded) 6.4 45 Operating (fully

6.5 45 loaded)

Current values for speciﬁc conﬁgurations are available from Digital representatives. 1B=10dBA.

Schallemissionswerte: Verläuﬁge Werteangaben nach ISO 9296 und ISO 7779/DIN EN27779:

Schalldruckpegel

Leerlauf (leicht

Schalleistungspegel

wAd

6,3 45

, dBA

pAm

(Zuschauerpositionen)

belastet) Betrieb (voll

6,4 45 belastet) Leerlauf (leicht

6,4 45 belastet) Betrieb (voll

6,5 45 belastet)

Aktuelle Werte für spezielle Ausrüstungsstufen sind über die Digital Equipment Vertretungen erhältlich. 1 B = 10 dBA.

Contents

Preface ..................................................... xiii

1 Basic Operation

Before Using this Guide . . ........................... 1–1

In This Chapter ................................... 1–2

System Features . . ................................... 1–3

Overview ........................................ 1–3

Characteristics . ................................... 1–3

Architecture . . . ................................... 1–5

Environmental and Power Requirements ................... 1–6

In This Section . ................................... 1–6

System Dimensions ................................ 1–6

Environmental Speciﬁcations ......................... 1–7

Power Requirements ............................... 1–8

Power Cords . . . ................................... 1–9

Moving the System ................................ 1–10

Repositioning the System . ........................... 1–10

Opening the System Door ........................... 1–11

Turning the System On ................................ 1–12

Overview ........................................ 1–12

Checking System Settings ........................... 1–13

Powering Up the System . ........................... 1–14

Displaying Power-Up Information . . ................... 1–14

Checking the Power-Up Displays . . . ................... 1–16

Preboot Tasks. . ................................... 1–20

Booting an Operating System ........................ 1–23

Autobooting an Operating System . . ................... 1–25

Powering Down the System . . ........................... 1–26

Before You Begin .................................. 1–26

Turning Off DC Power . . . ........................... 1–26

Extended Power-Down (AC Power) . ................... 1–27

Invoking Console Mode ................................ 1–28

Console Subsystem. ................................ 1–28

Console Terminal . . ................................ 1–28

Console Mode ..................................... 1–28

Invoking Console Mode ............................. 1–28

Remote Access .................................... 1–29

Switching Between Operating Systems . ................ 1–29

Network Options ..................................... 1–31

Overview ........................................ 1–31

Connecting Peripherals ................................ 1–32

Serial/Parallel Connections . . ........................ 1–32

Terminal Connections .............................. 1–34

Operating Storage Devices .............................. 1–36

Overview ........................................ 1–36

For Additional Information . . ........................ 1–36

Before You Operate Mass Storage Devices ............... 1–36

Identifying Mass Storage Compartments ................ 1–37

Operating Storage Devices . . . ........................ 1–37

Operating a CD–ROM Drive ............................ 1–38

CD–ROM Drive Description . . ........................ 1–38

Caddyless Drive . . . ................................ 1–38

Drive with Caddy . . ................................ 1–40

Inserting and Removing a Compact Disc ............... 1–42

Operating a DAT Tape Drive ............................ 1–46

DAT Description. . . ................................ 1–46

Inserting a Tape. . . ................................ 1–46

Removing a Tape . . ................................ 1–46

Operating a Diskette Drive ............................. 1–48

Diskette Drive Description . . . ........................ 1–48

Inserting a Diskette ............................... 1–48

Removing a Diskette ............................... 1–48

Operating a QIC Drive . ................................ 1–50

QIC Drive Description .............................. 1–50

Inserting a QIC Tape ............................... 1–50

Removing a QIC Tape .............................. 1–50

2 Hardware Components

In This Chapter . . . ................................ 2–1

Operator Control Panel (OCP) . . . ........................ 2–2

Power-Up Display . ................................ 2–2

DC On/Off Button . ................................ 2–2

Halt Button ...................................... 2–3

Reset Button ..................................... 2–4

System Front ........................................ 2–5

Front Components ................................. 2–5

System Rear ......................................... 2–6

Rear Components .................................. 2–6

System Door and Cover ................................ 2–8

Door Removal . . ................................... 2–8

Cover Removal . ................................... 2–9

System Module Locations............................... 2–11

Card Cages . . . ................................... 2–11

Accessing the Card Cages ........................... 2–12

Accessories .......................................... 2–14

Accessories ....................................... 2–14

3 Options and Upgrades

In this Chapter ................................... 3–1

Upgrade Overview . ................................... 3–2

Planning Your Upgrade . . ........................... 3–2

Adding Third-Party Devices .......................... 3–3

Supported Options . ................................... 3–4

Supported Options ................................. 3–4

Access from the Internet . ........................... 3–4

Access from CompuServe . ........................... 3–4

Digital Systems and Options Catalog ................... 3–4

Verifying System Conﬁguration .......................... 3–5

Before You Begin .................................. 3–5

Firmware Menu Options for Microsoft Windows NT ....... 3–5

Viewing ARC Hardware Display . . . ................... 3–5

Viewing ARC Environment Variables................... 3–9

ARC Environment Variables ......................... 3–10

For More Information . . . ........................... 3–11

Firmware Console Commands for DEC OSF/1 and

OpenVMS........................................ 3–11

show conﬁg....................................... 3–12

show device . . . ................................... 3–14

show memory . . ................................... 3–16

set and show . . ................................... 3–17

System Bus Options ................................... 3–18

CPU Modules . . ................................... 3–20

Memory Modules .................................. 3–22

Expansion I/O . ................................... 3–24

EISA Bus Options . ................................... 3–25

ISA Bus Options . . ................................... 3–27

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Identifying ISA and EISA Options ........................ 3–29

Conﬁguring EISA and ISA Options ....................... 3–30

EISA Conﬁguration Utility . . ........................ 3–30

System Conﬁguration Diskette ....................... 3–30

Before You Run the ECU ............................ 3–30

Starting the ECU . . ................................ 3–31

Conﬁguring EISA Options .............................. 3–34

Conﬁguring EISA/ISA Options . . . ........................ 3–36

PCI Bus Options ..................................... 3–38

Installing PCI Boards .............................. 3–39

SCSI Buses . ........................................ 3–40

Internal SCSI Bus . ................................ 3–41

Conﬁguring the Removable Media Bus . ................ 3–41

SCSI Bus Node IDs ................................ 3–44

Internal StorageWorks Shelves ....................... 3–44

Installing StorageWorks Fixed Disks . . . ................ 3–46

Preferred SWXCR-Ex Cable Routing . . . ................ 3–47

Guidelines for Systems with SWXCR-Ex Controller . ....... 3–49

Power Supply Conﬁgurations ............................ 3–50

Power Supply Modes ............................... 3–51

Power Requirements ............................... 3–53

Power Ordering Guidelines . . ........................ 3–54

4 Troubleshooting the System

Introduction ...................................... 4–1

In This Chapter . . . ................................ 4–1

Before You Begin ..................................... 4–2

Determine Service Provider . . ........................ 4–2

Identifying Problems ............................... 4–3

Task Overview ....................................... 4–4

Steps to Identifying a Problem ........................ 4–4

Determining Type of Problem . . . ........................ 4–5

Types of System Problems . . . ........................ 4–5

Reporting Problems to Digital Services .................... 4–6

Pre-Call Checklist . ................................ 4–6

Digital Support Center Contact Numbers ............... 4–6

Power Problems ...................................... 4–10

Problems Getting to Console Mode ....................... 4–11

Interpreting the Operator Control Panel Power-Up Display .... 4–12

CPU Failover ..................................... 4–12

Console Reported Problems ............................. 4–15

show fru . ........................................ 4–17

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test . . ........................................... 4–19

Mass Storage Problems Indicated at Power-Up .............. 4–21

EISA Bus Problems Indicated at Power-Up ................. 4–24

PCI Bus Problems Indicated at Power-Up .................. 4–26

Boot Problems ....................................... 4–27

Operating System Reported Problems . . ................... 4–28

Problems with RAID Devices . ........................... 4–29

Glossary

Index

Examples

1–1 Boot Menu Example ................................ 1–19

3–1 Sample Hardware Conﬁguration Display ................ 3–6

3–2 Creating a User-Deﬁned Environment Variable . .......... 3–9

Figures

1–1 System Architecture ................................ 1–5

1–2 System Dimensions and Service Area .................. 1–6

1–3 Power Requirements ............................... 1–8

1–4 Leveler Feet . . . ................................... 1–10

1–5 System Keys . . ................................... 1–11

1–6 Powered-Down System Settings ....................... 1–13

1–7 Power Up the System............................... 1–15

1–8 Turning Off the System . . ........................... 1–26

1–9 Unplugging AC Power . . . ........................... 1–27

1–10 Connecting Serial and Parallel Devices ................. 1–33

1–11 Terminal Connections . . . ........................... 1–35

1–12 Storage Compartments . . ........................... 1–37

1–13 Caddyless CD–ROM Drive ........................... 1–39

1–14 CD–ROM Drive with Caddy .......................... 1–41

1–15 Inserting and Removing a Caddyless Compact Disc ....... 1–43

1–16 Inserting and Removing a CD–ROM Caddy .............. 1–45

1–17 Inserting and Removing a Tape: DAT .................. 1–47

1–18 Diskette Drive and Diskette .......................... 1–49

1–19 QIC Tape Drive and QIC Tape ........................ 1–50

2–1 Operator Control Panel ............................. 2–2

2–2 System Front ..................................... 2–5

2–3 System Rear ...................................... 2–6

2–4 Door Removal ..................................... 2–8

2–5 Cover Removal .................................... 2–10

2–6 System Module Locations............................ 2–13

2–7 Accessories ....................................... 2–15

3–1 Device Name Convention ............................ 3–14

3–2 System Bus Option Locations ........................ 3–19

3–3 System Bus Conﬁgurations with One CPU and Two

CPUs . . . ........................................ 3–21

3–4 ISA and EISA Boards .............................. 3–29

3–5 PCI Board ....................................... 3–38

3–6 Removable-Media Bus Conﬁgurations . . ................ 3–43

3–7 Internal StorageWorks Conﬁguration. . . ................ 3–45

3–8 Installing Hard-Disk Drives . . ........................ 3–47

3–9 Preferred SCSI Cable Routing with SWXCR Controller ..... 3–48

3–10 Power Supply Conﬁgurations . ........................ 3–50

3–11 I/O Backplane Jumpers ............................. 3–52

3–12 Current Share Cable Connection ...................... 3–53

Tables

1–1 System Characteristics.............................. 1–4

1–2 Environmental Speciﬁcations . ........................ 1–7

1–3 Power Cord Order Numbers . . ........................ 1–9

1–7 Interpreting Operator Control Panel Power-Up Display .... 1–17

1–5 Booting an Operating System for the First Time . . . ....... 1–23

3–1 Device Names .................................... 3–8

3–2 ARC Firmware Environment Variables . ................ 3–10

3–3 Memory Upgrade Paths ............................. 3–23

3–4 Summary of Procedure for Conﬁguring EISA Bus (EISA

Options Only) .................................... 3–35

3–5 Summary of Procedure for Conﬁguring EISA Bus with ISA

Options . ........................................ 3–37

3–6 RAID Subsystem Documentation ...................... 3–49

4–1 How to Identify a Problem ........................... 4–3

4–2 Steps to Resolving Problems ......................... 4–4

4–3 Problem Reference ................................. 4–5

4–4 Digital Support Centers . . ........................... 4–7

4–5 Troubleshooting Power Problems . . . ................... 4–10

4–6 Troubleshooting Problems Getting to Console Mode........ 4–11

4–7 Interpreting Operator Control Panel Power-Up Display . . . . 4–14

4–8 Troubleshooting Console Reported Problems . . . .......... 4–15

4–9 Troubleshooting Fixed-Media Problems ................. 4–21

4–10 Troubleshooting Removable-Media Problems . . . .......... 4–23

4–11 Troubleshooting EISA Problems ....................... 4–25

4–12 Troubleshooting PCI Problems ........................ 4–26

4–13 Troubleshooting Boot Problems ....................... 4–27

4–14 Troubleshooting Operating System Reported Errors ....... 4–28

4–15 Troubleshooting RAID Problems . . . ................... 4–29

Preface

Purpose of This Guide

Online Information

This guide describes how to operate, troubleshoot, and maintain the AlphaServer 2000 computer system.

Your system shipment includes a set of diskettes called the ‘‘Fast Track to Information.’’ Fast Track is an easy-to-navigate, electronic version of the information in this owner’s guide and the information in the AlphaServer 2000/2100 Firmware Reference Guide.

You can install Fast Track on any personal computer or laptop computer running Microsoft Windows V3.1 or later or a Windows emulator. You need to have approximately four megabytes available on your designated disk.

Note

Future plans call for the Fast Track to Information to be shipped on CD–ROM with new systems.

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Before You Use This Guide

This guide assumes that your system has been installed by a qualiﬁed service person and that it is ready for operation.

Caution

Only qualiﬁed service persons should install the system. Qualiﬁed service persons need not be Digital service representatives, but they should have the technical training and experience necessary:

• To be aware of physical hazards to which they are exposed in performing a task.

• To take measures to minimize danger to themselves and other persons.

If you have not installed the system, refer to the installation document shipped with the system.

Some procedures in this document require you to refer to your operating system documentation. Have your operating system documentation available for use with this guide.

You will need to become familiar with the console ﬁrmware interfaces that facilitate interaction between the hardware and the operating system. A document entitled AlphaServer 2000/2100 Firmware Reference Guide was included in your system shipment. Be sure to consult this guide as directed.

Who Should Use This Guide

Structure of This Guide

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This guide is for system managers and others who perform system management tasks.

This guide contains information about how to use your system to best advantage:

• Chapter 1 introduces the system and describes basic system management tasks.

• Chapter 2 describes system components and their functions.

• Chapter 3 describes how to identify and change your system conﬁguration.

• Chapter 4 explains how to identify and resolve problems that

may prevent the system from operating correctly.

• The Glossary deﬁnes technical terms related to the

AlphaServer 2000 system.

Conventions

Convention Meaning

Return

The following table lists conventions used in this guide.

A key name enclosed in a box indicates that you press that key.

Ctrl/x Ctrl/x indicates that you hold down the Ctrl key while you

press another key, indicated here by x. In examples, this key combination is enclosed in a box, for example,

Ctrl/C

lowercase Lowercase letters in commands indicate that commands can be

entered in uppercase or lowercase. Warning Warnings contain information to prevent personal injury. Caution Cautions provide information to prevent damage to equipment

or software.

[]

In command format descriptions, brackets indicate optional

elements. console command

abbreviations

boot

Console command abbreviations must be entered exactly as

shown.

Console and operating system commands are shown in this

special typeface. italic type Italic type in console command sections indicates a variable. < > In console mode online help, angle brackets enclose a

placeholder for which you must specify a value. { } In command descriptions, braces containing items separated by

commas imply mutually exclusive items.

!"#

. . . In ﬁgures, a numbered callout labels a part of the ﬁgure. In

text, it refers to a labeled part of a corresponding ﬁgure.

Warning Symbols

This symbol indicates components that become extremely hot.

This symbol indicates a potential hazard of which you should be aware.

To Find More Information

The Information Map on the following page indicates sources of information for various tasks related to the AlphaServer 2000 system.

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Systems and Options

AlphaServer 2000 Information Map

Digital Systems and Options Catalog

AlphaServer 2000 Information Sheet EC-F3713-10

Installation

Systems with Factory Installed Software

AlphaServer 2000 Basic Installation EK-400MP-IN

Factory Installed Software

User Information

Customer Information Kit (QZ-01YAA-GZ)

Fast Track to Information

ECU Diskettes

AlphaServer 2000 Read This First EK-400MP-CL

Service Information Kit (QZ-01YAA-HC)

Fast Track to Information AK-QC7RA-CA (Service Version)

AlphaServer 2000/2100 Service Guide EK-KN450-SV.B01

Digital’s Customer Update

Systems without Factory Installed Software

OpenVMS AXP Version 6.1 Upgrade and Installation Manual AA-PV6XB-TE

AlphaServer 2000 Owner’s Guide

EK-400MP-OP

AlphaServer 2000

Illustrated Parts Breakdown

EK-400MP-IP

DEC OSF/1 Installation Guide AA-PSZDD-TE

AlphaServer 2000/2100 Firmware Reference Guide EK-AXPFW-RM

DSSI VMScluster Installation and Troubleshooting EK-410AB-MG.D01

Training

Alpha Architecture Concepts EY-N389E (DEC OSF/1) EY-K725E (OpenVMS)

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Basic Operation

Before Using this Guide

If you have not installed the AlphaServer 2000 system, refer to the installation document shipped with the system.

Some procedures in this document require you to refer to your operating system documentation. Have your operating system documentation available for use with this guide.

You need to become familiar with the console ﬁrmware interfaces that facilitate interaction between the hardware and the operating system. A document entitled AlphaServer 2000/2100 Firmware Reference Guide was included in your system shipment. Be sure to consult that guide as directed.

Basic Operation 1–1

Basic Operation

In This Chapter

This chapter covers the following information:

• System Features

• Environmental and Power Requirements

• Turning the System On

• Powering Down the System

• Invoking Console Mode

• Network Options

• Connecting to Peripherals

• Operating Storage Devices

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System Features

Overview

Characteristics

The AlphaServer 2000 belongs to the AlphaGeneration family of symmetric multiprocessor, server systems based on the Alpha AXP architecture. Supported by the DEC OSF/1, OpenVMS, and Microsoft Windows NT operating systems, the AlphaServer systems are suitable for several computing environments, including general-purpose commercial, high-performance application and database, and PC LAN server.

The AlphaServer 2000 is a small, deskside pedestal system designed for the ofﬁce environment, where aesthetics and physical size are important considerations, and low to medium disk storage capacities are required. The server’s CPU is based on the DECchip 21064 processor chip. More advanced processor versions will become available to allow you to upgrade your processor.

Table 1–1 highlights speciﬁc characteristics of your system.

Basic Operation 1–3

System Features

Table 1–1 System Characteristics

Characteristic Description

Two-processor capability System can be conﬁgured with either one or two

processors.

High-performance PCI I/O subsystem

PCI is the emerging industry-standard bus that supports Digital and third-party options. The current implementation of PCI on the server has a peak bandwidth of 132 MB/sec.

EISA I/O bus 33 MB/sec EISA I/O bus supports industry standard

EISA options, such as:

Network adapters Video/audio options Storage adapters

Flexible mass storage strategy

StorageWorks compatible storage devices provide low-cost, high-capacity ﬂexible conﬁgurations.

3.5-in. storage devices Up to eight 3.5-in. high-performance disk drives can be conﬁgured in the BA720 pedestal enclosure, providing many independent disks that can be conﬁgured in stripe sets, shadow sets, or RAID sets to optimize performance according to customer requirements.

High availability With the optional SWXCR RAID controller, your system

supports disk hot swap in StorageWorks shelves with all operating systems as well as clustering for OpenVMS. Optional dual power supply provides N+1 redundancy. Multiprocessor systems support CPU failover.

CPU chip technology The DECchip 21064 is manufactured using Digital’s

state-of-the-art CMOS process. This process uses a feature size of 0.75 micron. The chip contains 1.7 million transistors on one die.

CPU clock rate 190 MHz to 300+ MHz with advanced processors. CPU chip design features Superscalar, superpipelined. System bus bandwidth 667 MB/sec (128-bit, 24-ns cycle). Memory Up to 640 megabytes of main memory.

1–4 Basic Operation

System Features

Architecture

Figure 1–1 illustrates the server system architecture.

Figure 1–1 System Architecture

Operator Control Panel

System Bus 128-bit

PCI Bridge

Slot 1

Slot 2

Slot 3

Slot 4

Expansion I/O or MEM 1

MEM 0

CPU 0

CPU 1

PCI Bus 32-bit

Serial

Control

Bus

I/O Backplane

Option

SCSI

SCSI SCSI

EISA 1

EISA 2

EISA 3

EISA 4

EISA 5

EISA 6

EISA 7

EISA Bus

PCI 0

Network

Option

PCI 1

PCI 2

COM1

Parallel

Serial

COM2

Speaker

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Basic Operation 1–5

Environmental and Power Requirements

In This Section

System Dimensions

This section covers the following information:

• System Dimensions

• Environmental Speciﬁcations

• Power Requirements

• Power Cord Numbers

• Moving the System

Figure 1–2 shows the system dimensions and the clearance area necessary for service access.

Figure 1–2 System Dimensions and Service Area

43 cm (17 in)

60.5 cm (23.8 in)

65 cm (25.6 in)

175 cm (69 in)

1–6 Basic Operation

125 cm (50 in)

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Environmental and Power Requirements

Environmental Speciﬁcations

Table 1–2 describes the environmental speciﬁcations for your system.

Table 1–2 Environmental Speciﬁcations

Speciﬁcation Measurement

Operating temperature 10-35° C (50-95° F) Relative humidity (noncondensing) 20-80% Maximum heat dissipation

Single power supply 2390 Btu/hr Dual power supply 4097 Btu/hr

Minimum operating clearance

Front 75 cm (29.5 in)

Rear 15 cm (5.9 in) Maximum operating altitude 2000 m (6562 ft) Maximum current rating

Single power supply 8.0/4.0 A

Dual power supply 4.6/2.2 A Operating voltage range (single

phase)

100–120/

220–240 VAC Operating frequency range 50 Hz to 60 Hz Power cord length 190 cm (75 in)

Basic Operation 1–7

Environmental and Power Requirements

Power Requirements

Depending on what you ordered, your system has either one or two power supplies. Figure 1–3 shows the power requirements for each power supply.

Voltage selection is not required. This equipment automatically senses the voltage and adjusts accordingly.

Warning: Plug this equipment into a properly grounded power receptacle.

Figure 1–3 Power Requirements

115 V (15.0 A)

220 V (6.0 A)

115 V (15.0 A)

220 V (6.0 A)

Properly grounded power receptacle

1–8 Basic Operation

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Environmental and Power Requirements

Power Cords

Power cords for your Digital system are country speciﬁc. Table 1–3 lists the correct power cord order numbers for various countries.

• Use the power cord BN number to identify the power cord.

• The Digital Number is used by Digital service

representatives.

Note

One power cord is required for each power supply in your system. To order, call 1-800-DIGITAL (U.S.A. and Canada) or your authorized Digital distributor.

Table 1–3 Power Cord Order Numbers

Country Power Cord BN Number Digital Number

U.S., Japan, Canada BN09A-1K 17-00083-09 Australia, New Zealand BN019H-2E 17-00198-14 Central Europe (Aus, Bel,

Fra, Ger, Fin, Hol, Nor,

BN19C-2E 17-00199-21

right-angle wall plug

Swe, Por, Spa) U.K., Ireland BN19A-2E 17-00209-15 Switzerland BN19E-2E 17-00210-13 Denmark BN19K-2E 17-00310-08 Italy BN19M-2E 17-00364-18 India, South Africa BN19S-2E 17-00456-16 Israel BN18L-2E 17-00457-16

Basic Operation 1–9

Environmental and Power Requirements

Moving the System

Repositioning the System

If you need to move your system to a new environment, be sure you are familiar with the environmental speciﬁcations and power cord requirements.

Caution

• To be aware of physical hazards to which they are

exposed in performing a task.

• To take measures to minimize danger to themselves

and other persons.

To reposition the system within the same environment, raise the system leveler feet (shown in Figure 1–4) so that they no longer touch the ﬂoor, and push the system to the new destination. When you have positioned the system, lower the leveler feet to the ﬂoor so that they hold the system stationary.

If you must ship your system to a new location, carefully repackage it so that it can withstand the normal bumps or shocks associated with moving.

Figure 1–4 Leveler Feet

1–10 Basic Operation

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Environmental and Power Requirements

Opening the System Door

The key used to lock and unlock the front door arrived with your system shipment, packaged with the system installation card. The key lock on the front door of the system is shown in Figure 1–5.

Figure 1–5 System Keys

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Basic Operation 1–11

Turning the System On

Overview

Turn on the system in the sequence shown below and described in the following sections:

1. Check System Settings

2. Power Up the System

3. Check Power-Up Display

4. Perform Pre-Boot Tasks

5. Boot Operating System

1–12 Basic Operation

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