HP AlphaServer TS15 Owner's Manual

AlphaServer TS15

Owner's Guide

Order Number: EK-TS150-OG. A01

This manual is intended for system managers, qualified self-maintenance customers, and others who need to perform system management tasks on AlphaServer TS15 systems.

Hewlett-Packard Company

March 2004

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FCC Notice

Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and Regulations has established Radio Frequency (RF) emission limits to provide an interference-free radio frequency spectrum. Many electronic devices, including computers, generate RF energy incidental to their intended function and are, therefore, covered by these rules. These rules place computers and related peripheral devices into two classes, A and B, depending upon their intended installation. Class A devices are those that may reasonably be expected to be installed in a business or commercial environment. Class B devices are those that may reasonably be expected to be installed in a residential environment (i.e., personal computers). The FCC requires devices in both classes to bear a label indicating the interference potential of the device as well as additional operating instructions for the user.

FCC Rating Label

The rating label on the device shows which class (A or B) of the equipment. Class B devices have an FCC ID on the label. Class A devices do not have an FCC ID on the label. After you determined the class of the device, refer to the following corresponding statement.

Class A Equipment

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at personal expense.

Class B Equipment

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for help.

Declaration of Conformity for products marked with the FCC logo – United States only

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

• Hewlett-Packard Company

P.O. Box 692000, Mail Stop 530113 Houston, Texas 77269-2000

• 1-800-652-6672 (For continuous quality improvement, calls may be recorded or

monitored.)

For questions regarding this FCC declaration, contact us by mail or telephone:

• Hewlett-Packard Company

P.O. Box 692000, Mail Stop 530113 Houston, Texas 77269-2000

• 1-281-514-3333

Modifications

The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Hewlett-Packard Company may void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Cables

Connections to this device must be made with shielded cables with metallic RFI/EMI connector hoods in order to maintain compliance with FCC rules and regulations.

Mouse Compliance Statement

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

Canadian Notice (Avis Canadien)

Class A Equipment

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

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

Class B Equipment

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

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

European Union Notice

Products with the CE marking comply with the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community and if this product has telecommunication functionality, the R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC).

Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Norms (in parentheses are the equivalent international standards and regulations):

• EN55022 (CISPR 22) – Electromagnetic Interference

• EN55024 (IEC61000-4-2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 11) – Electromagnetic Immunity

• EN61000-3-2 (IEC61000-3-2) – Power Line Harmonics

• EN61000-3-3 (IEC61000-3-3) – Power Line Flicker

• EN60950 (IEC60950) – Product Safety

Taiwanese Notice

Japanese Notice

Contents

Preface xv

Chapter 1 System Overview

1.1

System Enclosure Configurations.......................................................................... 1-2

1.2

Common Components ........................................................................................... 1-5

1.3

Top View ............................................................................................................... 1-6

1.4

Rear Ports and Slots............................................................................................... 1-8

1.5

Network Connections ............................................................................................ 1-9

1.6

Operator Control Panel........................................................................................ 1-11

1.6.1

1.7

1.7.1

1.7.2

1.7.3

1.8

1.9

1.9.1

1.9.2

1.10 Console Terminal ................................................................................................1-18

1.11 Ground and Power Connections .......................................................................... 1-20

1.12 System Access Lock............................................................................................ 1-21

Remote Commands ......................................................................................1-12

System Motherboard............................................................................................ 1-13

CPU .............................................................................................................. 1-14

Memory DIMMS.......................................................................................... 1-14

PCI Busses.................................................................................................... 1-14

Slots on the PCI Riser Card ................................................................................. 1-15

Storage Cage Options .......................................................................................... 1-16

Internal Storage Cage ................................................................................... 1-16

Front Access Storage Cage........................................................................... 1-17

Chapter 2 Operating the System

2.1

Powering Up the System .......................................................................................2-2

2.2

Power-Up Displays................................................................................................ 2-3

2.2.1

2.2.2

2.3

2.3.1

2.4

2.4.1

2.4.2

2.4.3

2.4.4

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SROM Power-Up Display.............................................................................. 2-4

SRM Console Power-Up Display................................................................... 2-5

SRM Console......................................................................................................... 2-7

Selecting the Display Device.......................................................................... 2-8

Displaying the Hardware Configuration................................................................ 2-9

Displaying Boot Environment Variables...................................................... 2-10

Displaying the Logical Hardware Configuration.......................................... 2-11

Displaying the Bootable Devices..................................................................2-14

Viewing the Memory Configuration ............................................................2-16

2.5

2.6

2.6.1

2.6.2

2.6.3

2.6.4

2.7

2.7.1

2.7.2

2.7.3

2.7.4

2.7.5

Setting SRM Environment Variables...................................................................2-17

Setting Console Security...................................................................................... 2-18

Setting the Console Password....................................................................... 2-19

Setting the Console to Secure Mode............................................................. 2-20

Turning Off Security During a Console Session .......................................... 2-21

Returning to User Mode ............................................................................... 2-23

Updating Firmware.............................................................................................. 2-24

Using the Loadable Firmware Update Utility............................................... 2-25

Manually Updating TIG or RMC Booter .....................................................2-27

Updating from the CD-ROM........................................................................ 2-28

Updating from an OpenVMS System Disk .................................................. 2-29

Updating from the Network.......................................................................... 2-30

Chapter 3 Booting and Installing an Operating System

3.1 Setting Boot Options..............................................................................................3-2

3.1.1

3.1.2

3.1.3

3.1.4

3.1.5

3.1.6

3.2

3.2.1

3.2.2

3.3

3.4

3.5

3.6

auto_action .....................................................................................................3-3

bootdef_dev.................................................................................................... 3-5

boot_file.......................................................................................................... 3-6

boot_osflags.................................................................................................... 3-7

eg*0_inet_init, ei*0_inet_init, ew*0_inet_init ............................................. 3-10

ex*_protocols................................................................................................ 3-11

Booting Tru64 UNIX........................................................................................... 3-12

Booting Tru64 UNIX over the Network....................................................... 3-14

Setting Up the Watchdog Timer................................................................... 3-16

Starting a Tru64 UNIX Installation ..................................................................... 3-17

Booting OpenVMS .............................................................................................. 3-19

Booting OpenVMS from the InfoServer..............................................................3-21

Starting an OpenVMS Installation....................................................................... 3-23

Chapter 4 Installing and Configuring Options

4.1

Preparing to Install Options................................................................................... 4-2

4.2

Removing and Replacing the Top Cover............................................................... 4-3

4.3

Replacing the Disk in Center Internal Storage Bay............................................... 4-7

4.4

Status LEDs on Front Access Drives..................................................................... 4-9

4.5

Replacing a Front Access Drive .......................................................................... 4-10

4.6

Accessing the Front Access Storage Cage........................................................... 4-12

4.7

Replacing Bottom Drive – Front Access Cage.................................................... 4-14

4.8

Accessing the Internal Storage Cage ................................................................... 4-16

4.9

Replacing Bottom Drive – Internal Storage Cage ............................................... 4-18

4.10 Replacing Middle Drive – Internal Storage Cage................................................ 4-20

4.11 Replacing DVD/CD-RW Drive – Internal Storage Cage .................................... 4-22

4.12 Memory Configuration and Installation............................................................... 4-24

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4.12.1

Memory Organization...................................................................................4-24

4.12.2

Physical Layout on the System Motherboard............................................... 4-24

4.12.3

Configuration Rules...................................................................................... 4-24

4.12.4

Installing and Removing DIMMs................................................................. 4-26

4.13 PCI Configuration and Installation...................................................................... 4-28

4.13.1

PCI Configuration ........................................................................................4-28

4.13.2

PCI Configuration Rules for 66 MHz Modules............................................ 4-29

4.14 Installing a PCI Option Module........................................................................... 4-30

4.14.1

Installing an ATI Radeon Graphics Card .....................................................4-32

4.15 External SCSI Expansion ....................................................................................4-34

4.15.1

Shared SCSI Support.................................................................................... 4-35

4.16 Updating Firmware.............................................................................................. 4-37

4.16.1

Sources of Firmware Updates....................................................................... 4-38

4.16.2

Updating Firmware from the CD-ROM ....................................................... 4-39

Chapter 5 Using Firmware

5.1

SRM Console Overview........................................................................................ 5-2

5.1.1

5.2

5.3

5.4

5.5

5.6

5.7

5.8

5.9

5.10 Displaying the PALcode Version ........................................................................ 5-15

5.11 Booting an Operating System.............................................................................. 5-16

5.12 Testing the System............................................................................................... 5-18

5.13 Starting and Stopping CPU.................................................................................. 5-20

5.13.1

5.13.2

5.14 Updating Firmware.............................................................................................. 5-22

5.15 Forcing a System Crash Dump............................................................................ 5-24

5.16 Initializing the System ......................................................................................... 5-25

5.17 Reading a File...................................................................................................... 5-27

5.18 Creating a Power-Up Script................................................................................. 5-29

5.19 Setting Console Security...................................................................................... 5-31

5.19.1

5.19.2

5.19.3

5.19.4

Invoking the SRM Console ............................................................................ 5-3

SRM Command Summary..................................................................................... 5-4

Getting Help ..........................................................................................................5-8

Displaying the Configuration................................................................................. 5-9

Displaying the Bootable Devices......................................................................... 5-12

Displaying the Memory Configuration................................................................ 5-13

Displaying the Power Status................................................................................ 5-14

Displaying the SRM Console Version................................................................. 5-14

Displaying the CPU Status ..................................................................................5-15

halt (or stop) .................................................................................................5-20

continue ........................................................................................................ 5-20

Overview of Secure Mode............................................................................ 5-31

Setting the Console Password....................................................................... 5-32

Setting the Console to Secure Mode............................................................. 5-33

Turning Off Security During a Console Session .......................................... 5-34

5.19.5

Returning to User Mode ............................................................................... 5-37

5.20 Setting and Viewing Environment Variables.......................................................5-38

5.20.1

com*_baud ...................................................................................................5-42

5.20.2

console.......................................................................................................... 5-43

5.20.3

eg*0_mode, ei*0_mode, or ew*0_mode...................................................... 5-44

5.20.4

kbd_hardware_type ......................................................................................5-46

5.20.5

language........................................................................................................ 5-47

5.20.6

os_type.......................................................................................................... 5-48

5.20.7

pci_parity...................................................................................................... 5-49

5.20.8

pk*0_fast ...................................................................................................... 5-50

5.20.9

pk*0_host_id ................................................................................................ 5-51

5.20.10

pk*0_soft_term............................................................................................. 5-52

5.20.11

tt_allow_login............................................................................................... 5-54

Chapter 6 Using the Remote Management Console

6.1

RMC Overview...................................................................................................... 6-2

6.2

Operating Modes ...................................................................................................6-4

6.2.1

6.3

6.4

6.5

6.6

6.6.1

6.6.2

6.6.3

6.7

6.8

6.9

6.10 Resetting the RMC to Factory Defaults............................................................... 6-33

6.11 RMC Command Reference.................................................................................. 6-36

6.12 Troubleshooting Tips........................................................................................... 6-45

Bypass Modes................................................................................................. 6-6

Terminal Setup ......................................................................................................6-9

SRM Environment Variables for COM1 ............................................................. 6-11

Entering the RMC................................................................................................ 6-12

Using the Command-Line Interface.....................................................................6-14

Displaying the System Status ....................................................................... 6-15

Displaying the System Environment ............................................................ 6-19

Using Power On and Off, Reset, and Halt Functions ...................................6-20

Configuring Remote Dial-In................................................................................ 6-22

Configuring Dial-Out Alert .................................................................................6-26

RMC Firmware Update and Recovery ................................................................ 6-30

Chapter 7 Troubleshooting

7.1

Diagnostic LEDs on OCP...................................................................................... 7-2

7.2

Error Beep Codes................................................................................................... 7-4

7.3

Power Problems..................................................................................................... 7-5

7.4

Console-Reported Failures ....................................................................................7-6

7.5

Boot Problems .......................................................................................................7-7

7.6

Thermal Problems and Environmental Status........................................................7-9

7.7

Operating System Reported Failures................................................................... 7-10

7.8

Memory Problems ...............................................................................................7-11

7.9

PCI Bus Problems................................................................................................ 7-12

7.10

SCSI Problems..................................................................................................... 7-13

7.11 Fail-Safe Booter Utility .......................................................................................7-14

7.11.1

Starting the FSB Automatically.................................................................... 7-14

7.11.2

Starting the FSB Manually ........................................................................... 7-15

7.11.3

Required Firmware....................................................................................... 7-16

7.11.4

Updating Firmware....................................................................................... 7-16

Appendix A Specifications

A.1

Physical Specifications ......................................................................................... A-2

A.2

Environmental Specifications............................................................................... A-3

A.3

Electrical Specifications .......................................................................................A-4

A.4

Acoustics .............................................................................................................. A-4

A.5

Regulatory Approvals........................................................................................... A-5

A.6

References ............................................................................................................ A-6

Examples

Example 2–1 Sample SROM Power-Up Display...............................................................2-4

Example 2–2 SRM Power-Up Display .............................................................................. 2-5

Example 2–3 SRM Console Example................................................................................ 2-7

Example 2–4 Show Boot*................................................................................................2-10

Example 2–5 Show Config .............................................................................................. 2-11

Example 2–6 Show Device.............................................................................................. 2-14

Example 2–7 Show Memory............................................................................................2-16

Example 2–8 Set Password.............................................................................................. 2-19

Example 2–9 Set Secure ..................................................................................................2-20

Example 2–10 Login........................................................................................................ 2-21

Example 2–11 Clear Password.........................................................................................2-23

Example 2–12 Updating the Firmware ............................................................................ 2-25

Example 3–1 Booting Tru64 UNIX from a Local SCSI Disk.......................................... 3-12

Example 3–2 RIS Boot ....................................................................................................3-14

Example 3–3 Text-Based Installation Display................................................................. 3-17

Example 3–4 Booting OpenVMS from the Local CD-ROM Drive................................. 3-19

Example 3–5 InfoServer Boot..........................................................................................3-21

Example 3–6 OpenVMS Installation Menu..................................................................... 3-23

Example 5–1 Help (or Man) ..............................................................................................5-8

Example 5–2 Show Config ................................................................................................ 5-9

Example 5–3 Show Device.............................................................................................. 5-12

Example 5–4 Show Memory............................................................................................5-13

Example 5–5 Show Power............................................................................................... 5-14

Example 5–6 Show Version............................................................................................. 5-14

Example 5–7 Show CPU..................................................................................................5-15

Example 5–8 Show Pal .................................................................................................... 5-15

Example 5–9 Tru64 UNIX Boot (Abbreviated)............................................................... 5-16

Example 5–10 Test ..........................................................................................................5-18

Example 5–11 Halt and Continue .................................................................................... 5-20

Example 5–12 Updating Firmware from a CD................................................................ 5-22

Example 5–13 Crash........................................................................................................ 5-24

Example 5–14 Init............................................................................................................ 5-25

Example 5–15 More......................................................................................................... 5-27

Example 5–16 Editing the Nvram Script ......................................................................... 5-29

Example 5–17 Clearing the Nvram Script ....................................................................... 5-29

Example 5–18 Set Password............................................................................................ 5-32

Example 5–19 Set Secure ................................................................................................5-33

Example 5–20 Login........................................................................................................ 5-34

Example 5–21 Clearing the Secure Password.................................................................. 5-36

Example 5–22 Clear Password.........................................................................................5-37

Example 5–23 Set envar and Show envar ....................................................................... 5-38

Example 5–24 User-Created Environment Variable........................................................ 5-38

Example 6–1 Dial-In Configuration.................................................................................6-22

Example 6–2 Unsetting the Password.............................................................................. 6-25

Example 6–3 Dial-Out Alert Configuration..................................................................... 6-26

Example 6–4 Loadable Firmware Update Utility ............................................................ 6-31

Example 7–1 Memory Sizing...........................................................................................7-11

Example 7–2 Running LFU ............................................................................................. 7-16

Figures

Figure 1–1 AlphaServer TS15 Systems Installed in NEBS Cabinet.................................. 1-2

Figure 1–2 Rackmount Details for AlphaServer TS15 System.......................................... 1-3

Figure 1–3 Views of Optional Storage Cages.................................................................... 1-4

Figure 1–4 Top View ......................................................................................................... 1-6

Figure 1–5 Rear Ports and Slots......................................................................................... 1-8

Figure 1–6 Ethernet Network Connection .........................................................................1-9

Figure 1–7 Network LED Indicators................................................................................ 1-10

Figure 1–8 Operator Control Panel.................................................................................. 1-11

Figure 1–9 System Motherboard...................................................................................... 1-13

Figure 1–10 Slots on the PCI Riser Card......................................................................... 1-15

Figure 1–11 Internal Storage Cage Configuration ........................................................... 1-16

Figure 1–12 Front Access Storage Cage Configuration................................................... 1-17

Figure 1–13 Console Terminal Connected to COM1 Port............................................... 1-18

Figure 1–14 VGA Monitor Connected to Optional Video Card ...................................... 1-19

Figure 1–15 Ground and Power Connections .................................................................. 1-20

Figure 2–1 LEDs on the Operator Control Panel............................................................... 2-2

Figure 4–1 Removing the Front Bezel............................................................................... 4-3

Figure 4–2 Removing the Enclosure from the Rack .......................................................... 4-4

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Figure 4–3 Removing the Top Cover................................................................................. 4-5

Figure 4–4 Accessing the Center Internal Storage Bay .....................................................4-7

Figure 4–5 Replacing the Disk in the Center Internal Storage Bay ...................................4-8

Figure 4–6 LEDs on the Front Access Drive (Front View) ...............................................4-9

Figure 4–7 Replacing a Front Access Disk Drive........................................................... 4-10

Figure 4–8 Replacing a Front Access Tape Drive ........................................................... 4-11

Figure 4–9 Accessing the Front Access Storage Cage..................................................... 4-12

Figure 4–10 Replacing Bottom Drive – Front Access Storage Cage............................... 4-14

Figure 4–11 Accessing the Internal Storage Cage ........................................................... 4-16

Figure 4–12 Replacing Bottom Drive – Internal Storage Cage .......................................4-18

Figure 4–13 Replacing Middle Drive – Internal Storage Cage........................................ 4-20

Figure 4–14 Replacing DVD/CD-RW Drive – Internal Storage Cage ............................4-22

Figure 4–15 PCI Riser LED............................................................................................. 4-26

Figure 4–16 Installing a DIMM ....................................................................................... 4-27

Figure 4–17 Removing a DIMM...................................................................................... 4-27

Figure 4–18 Installing a PCI Option Module................................................................... 4-30

Figure 4–19 Installing an ATI Radeon Graphics Card.....................................................4-32

Figure 4–20 Shared SCSI Operation Jumper ................................................................... 4-35

Figure 4–21 External SCSI Connector............................................................................. 4-36

Figure 4–22 Loadable Firmware Update Utility .............................................................. 4-37

Figure 6–1 Data Flow in Through Mode ...........................................................................6-4

Figure 6–2 Data Flow in Bypass Mode..............................................................................6-6

Figure 6–3 Setup for RMC with VT Terminal................................................................... 6-9

Figure 6–4 Setup for RMC with VGA Monitor............................................................... 6-10

Figure 6–5 RMC Jumpers (Default Positions)................................................................. 6-35

Figure 7–1 LED Patterns During Power-Up ...................................................................... 7-2

Figure 7–2 Circuit Breaker on Power Supply .................................................................... 7-4

Figure 7–3 FSB Switch "On" Setting.............................................................................. 7-15

Tables

Table 1–1 How Physical I/O Slots Map to Logical Slots.................................................1-15

Table 2–1 How Physical I/O Slots Map to Logical Slots.................................................2-13

Table 2–2 Device Naming Conventions .......................................................................... 2-15

Table 3–1 OpenVMS Boot Flag Settings........................................................................... 3-8

Table 4-1 Memory Configuration .................................................................................... 4-25

Table 4-2 Comparison of Physical and Logical Slot Numbering.....................................4-28

Table 5–1 Summary of SRM Console Commands ............................................................ 5-4

Table 5–2 Notation Formats for SRM Console Commands ..............................................5-5

Table 5–3 Special Characters for SRM Console................................................................ 5-6

Table 5–4 How Physical I/O Slots Map to Logical Slots.................................................5-11

Table 5–5 Device Naming Conventions .......................................................................... 5-12

Table 5–6 Environment Variable Summary.....................................................................5-40

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Table 6–1 Status Command Fields ..................................................................................6-16

Table 6–2 Modem Initialization Commands.................................................................... 6-25

Table 6–3 Elements of Dial String and Alert String ........................................................ 6-29

Table 6–4 Initialization Commands with MODEMDEF Enabled ...................................6-39

Table 6–5 RMC Troubleshooting .................................................................................... 6-45

Table 7–1 OCP Switches ...................................................................................................7-3

Table 7–2 OCP LED Indications .......................................................................................7-3

Table 7–3 Error Beep Codes.............................................................................................. 7-4

Table 7–4 Troubleshooting Power Problems..................................................................... 7-5

Table 7–5 Troubleshooting Console-Reported Failures.....................................................7-6

Table 7–6 Troubleshooting Boot Problems .......................................................................7-7

Table 7–7 Operating System Reported Failures...............................................................7-10

Table 7–8 Troubleshooting Memory Problems................................................................7-11

Table A–1 Physical Characteristics – AlphaServer TS15................................................. A-2

Table A–2 NEBS Seismic (Earthquake) Cabinets ............................................................ A-2

Table A–3 Environmental Characteristics – All System Variants.................................... A-3

Table A–4 Electrical Characteristics – All System Variants.............................................A-4

Table A–5 Acoustics......................................................................................................... A-4

Table A–6 Regulatory Approvals .....................................................................................A-5

Index

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Preface

Intended Audience

This manual is for system managers, qualified self-maintenance customers, and others who need to perform system management tasks on AlphaServer TS15 systems.

How to Use This Guide

Read this guide before operating an AlphaServer TS15 system.

Before using the system, review the warranty. The terms of the warranty agreement with HP may require that a qualified HP Services representative install the system. Contact your local HP representative if you have any questions.

Document Structure

This manual uses a structured design. Topics are organized into small sections, usually consisting of two facing pages. Most topics begin with an abstract that provides an overview of the section, followed by an illustration or example. The facing page contains descriptions, procedures, and syntax definitions.

This owner’s guide has seven chapters and one appendix.

• Chapter 1, System Overview, gives an overview of the system and describes the

components.

• Chapter 2, Operation, gives basic operating instructions on powering up and

configuring the machine, setting console security, and updating firmware.

• Chapter 3, Booting and Installing an Operating System, describes how to boot a

supported operating system and how to begin an operating system installation.

• Chapter 4, Configuring and Installing Options, shows how to install memory

DIMMs, PCI cards, and other options.

• Chapter 5, Firmware, describes the SRM firmware, which allows you to configure

and boot the installed operating system and verify the configuration of devices. It also provides a reference to the SRM commands and environment variables.

• Chapter 6, Remote Console Management, describes the function and operation of the

integrated remote management console.

• Chapter 7, Troubleshooting, gives basic troubleshooting procedures.

• Appendix A, Specifications, provides system specifications.

hp AlphaServer TS15 Documentation Titles

Title Order Number

AlphaServer TS15 600 mm NEBS Rackmount

EK–TS150–IG. A01

Installation Guide

AlphaServer TS15 Owner’s Guide EK–TS150–OG. A01

AlphaServer TS15 Service Guide EK–TS150–SG. A01

AlphaServer TS15 Release Notes EK–TS150–RN. A01

Conventions

This guide uses the following conventions:

Convention Meaning

NOTE A note calls the reader’s attention to any information that may be of special

importance.

CAUTION A caution contains information essential to avoid damage to the equipment.

WARNING A warning contains information essential to protect the safety of personnel.

Circled numbers provide a link between figures or examples and text.

Italic type Italic type emphasizes important information, indicates variables, and

indicates complete titles of manuals.

Bold text In examples of command usage, bold text identifies what the user types.

Monospace text

Used to display onscreen printouts and text entered at the command line.

Information on the Internet

Visit the AlphaServer Web site at http://h18002.www1.hp.com/alphaserver/ for service tools and more information about the

AlphaServer TS15 system.

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System Overview

This chapter provides an overview of the system including:

• System Enclosure Configurations

• Common Components

• Front View

• Top View

• Rear Ports and Slots

• Network Connection

• Operator Control Panel

• System Motherboard

• PCI Slots

• Storage Cage Options

Chapter 1

• Console Terminal

• Power Connection

• System Access Lock

System Overview 1-1

1.1 System Enclosure Configurations

The AlphaServer TS15 system consists of a rackmountable kit that can be installed in a 600 mm Network Equipment Building System (NEBS) cabinet.

Figure 1–1 AlphaServer TS15 Systems Installed in NEBS Cabinet

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1.2 Common Components

The basic building block of an AlphaServer TS15 system is the system enclosure that houses the following common components.

• Alpha 1 GHz CPU with 2 MB onboard ECC cache

• Choice of 512-MB, 1 GB, or 2 GB SDRAM memory − expandable to 4 GB maximum

memory capacity

• Onboard dual 10/100 BaseT Ethernet ports

• Four 64-bit PCI expansion slots

• Onboard Dual Channel Ultra160 SCSI controller with one port for internal storage and

one port for external storage

• Choice of storage cage subsystems:

- Internal Storage Cage with a SCSI storage capacity

- Front Access Storage Cage with a SCSI storage capacity

• Center internal storage bay (internal SCSI drive)

• Two serial ports:

- COM1 port with both an RMC port with modem control and a full-duplex

asynchronous communications port

- COM2 port with full-duplex asynchronous communications port

• PS/2-style keyboard port and mouse port

• 400W (-48VDC) power supply

• Tru64 UNIX (V5.1B) or OpenVMS Factory Installed Software

System Overview 1-5

1.3 Top View

The following figure identifies most of the system components that can be seen after removing the cover.

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1.4 Rear Ports and Slots

Several ports and connectors at the rear panel of the enclosure provide for power and data connections.

Figure 1–5 Rear Ports and Slots

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1.5 Network Connections

There are two onboard Ethernet network connectors on the rear of the enclosure.

The AlphaServer TS15 system has dual onboard 10/100 BaseT Ethernet ports. You can connect an Ethernet cable

Figure 1–6 Ethernet Network Connection

to either Ethernet connector A Y or connector B Z.

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Figure 1–7 Network LED Indicators

LED Speed/Activity – indicates activity through the connection.

LED Link indicator – network connection exists when this LED is lit.

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System Overview 1-9

1.6 Operator Control Panel

The operator control panel (OCP) provides system controls and status indicators. The controls are the Power and Halt/Reset buttons. The panel has a green power LED, a green disk activity indicator LED, and three amber diagnostic LEDs.

Figure 1–8 Operator Control Panel

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NOTE: Jumper J22 (pins 13 – 14) must be installed for the halt/reset button to function as

a reset button. See the AlphaServer TS15 Service Guide for details on jumper locations and functions .

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1.6.1 Remote Commands

As an alternative to the OCP, you can enter commands from the remote management console (RMC) to reset, halt, and power the system on or off. For information on RMC, see Chapter 6.

RMC Command Function

Power on

Power off

Halt

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Turns on power. Emulates pressing the Power button to the On

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Turns off power. Emulates pressing the Power button to the Off

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Halts the system and causes the halt to remain asserted.

Releases a halt created with halt in.

Resets the system.

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1.7 System Motherboard

This is the main logic board for the system and is fastened to the base of the enclosure.

Figure 1–9 System Motherboard

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1.7.1 CPU

The CPU microprocessor is a superscalar pipelined processor packaged in a 675-pin LGA carrier. The CPU has the ability to issue up to four instructions during each CPU clock cycle and a peak instruction execution rate of four times the CPU clock frequency.

1.7.2 Memory DIMMS

The AlphaServer TS15 system supports up to two pairs of 200-pin synchronous dual inline memory modules (DIMMs). Supported DIMM sizes are 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB, allowing memory to be configured from 512 MB to 4096 MB.

1.7.3 PCI Busses

The AlphaServer TS15 system supports two PCI busses; one for the onboard integrated I/O and the other controls the four expansion slots through the PCI riser card.

System Overview 1-13

1.8 Slots on the PCI Riser Card

The PCI riser card supports up to four PCI option modules.

Figure 1–10 Slots on the PCI Riser Card

Slot 1 – 66/33 MHz, 3.3v – use this slot first

Slot 2 – 66/33 MHz, 3.3v – use this slot second

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