Page 1 PRIMEPOWER, RM PRIMESTATION as LAN Console or System Management Console (SMC) E. Hübner-Hatzel Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH Paderborn 33094 Paderborn e-mail: email: manuals@fujitsu-siemens.com Tel.: (05251) 814895 Fax: (++49) 700 / 372 00001 U41270-J-Z916-2-76 Sprachen: En Edition October 2002...
Page 2 Gesellschaft für Technik-Dokumentation mbH www.cognitas.de Copyright and Trademarks Copyright © 2002 Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH. All rights reserved. Delivery subject to availability; right of technical modifications reserved. All hardware and software names used are trademarks of their respective manufacturers.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Preface ......1 Target group ......2 Summary of contents .
Page 4 Contents PRIMESTATION as LAN Console ....25 Architecture ......25 Remote Communication Adapter .
Page 5 Contents 5.8.3 Disrupted RCA - LAN Console connection ... 73 5.8.3.1 LAN connection disrupted ....73 5.8.3.2 No output in console window .
Page 7: Preface
V.24/Ethernet converter. Up to 8 or 16 UNIX servers of Fujitsu Siemens Computers - dependent on the RCA model - can be connected to this RCA. Multiple RCAs can be installed. Up to 256 Fujitsu Siemens Computers UNIX servers (MR) can be managed from the PRIMESTATION.
Page 8: Target Group
Target group Preface an SMC. The SCS (System Console Software) software is used as well as the Console Connection Units (CCU) as V.24/Ethernet converters in the system cabinets. If you have a GP7000 F midrange (M200/M400/M600) machine, all of the PRIMEPOWER (MR) information applies to your machine also, because the name GP7000F has been changed to PRIMEPOWER.
Page 9: Summary Of Contents
Preface Summary of contents If you are working with a PRIMEPOWER 200 as SMC, you will find the description in the SMC manual rather than in this one (see documen- tation on PRIMEPOWER 2000/1000/800 in the appendix). Summary of contents Safety notes It is essential to read the chapter “Safety notes”...
Page 10: Notational Conventions
Notational conventions Preface Notational conventions The following notational conventions are used in this manual: This indicates system output, e.g. text on a CRT or Monospace LCD screen (cathode ray tube / liquid crystal display). This indicates user inputs in examples. Bold monospace font Italics...
Page 11: Safety Notes
Safety notes This section gives advice on safety that you have to heed when using your PRIMESTATION and the RCA. The devices comply with the relevant safety regulations for information technology equipment, including electrical machines for use in office environ- ments.
Page 12 Safety notes Safety notes Only transport the device in its original packaging or in other suitable packaging, which will protect it against impact and jolts. Condensation may occur when the device is brought in from the cold to its site of installation. Wait until the device has reached a stable temperature and is absolutely dry before putting it into operation.
Page 13: Functionality
Functions supported as a LAN Console The PRIMESTATION as a LAN Console can be used to administer UNIX/Solaris midrange (MR) servers of Fujitsu Siemens Computers. It offers the following properties: – It can be used for installation, configuration, administration, and diagnostics management of one or more connected RM or PRIMEPOWER (MR) servers.
Page 14: Functions Supported As An Smc
Functions supported as an SMC Functionality – The xscon tool is used to select and represent one or more consoles of RM and PRIMEPOWER (MR) servers. – Support for WSA (Web-based System Administration) – RM and PRIMEPOWER (MR) servers can also be booted and installed remotely (via LAN).
Page 15: Primestation
PRIMESTATION Preinstallation The PRIMESTATION can be used as a standalone system in desktop housing with a desktop monitor, standard PC keyboard (German/International) and 3- button mouse. Figure 1: PRIMESTATION as a standalone system A mounting frame is provided for installing the PRIMESTATION in a 19-inch rack (3.5 height units), as well as a pull-out rack console with fold-away TFT monitor (15”/35cm) and keyboard with touchpad.
Page 16 Preinstallation PRIMESTATION Figure 2: PRIMESTATION rack module Figure 3: Fold-away monitor of PRIMESTATION in the rack The power supply is enabled when the monitor is tilted open. At the same time, a safety mechanism on the right hand rear side of the rack module prevents the rack being pushed back in while the monitor is tilted open.
Page 17: Primestation Hardware
PRIMESTATION PRIMESTATION hardware PRIMESTATION hardware The PRIMESTATION is equipped with the following hardware: Hardware components Configuration/Performance Processor 500MHz UltraSparc IIe Main memory 256 MByte (max. 2 GByte possible) Graphics controller Resolution of 1280x1024 pixels, 24-bit color, VGA port DVD drive 12x DVD/40x CD-ROM or better Diskette drive 1.44 MByte...
Page 18: Environmental Conditions
PRIMESTATION hardware PRIMESTATION Different mains voltages Note the different mains voltages in Anglo-American countries. You will find details of this under “Connecting the PRIMESTATION to the power supply” and for the RCA in the table “Power ratings” on page 33. 4.2.2 Environmental conditions Environmental conditions for the PRIMESTATION...
Page 19: Standards
PRIMESTATION Startup and operation 4.2.3 Standards Product safety IEC60950; EN60950 UL60950;CSA60950-00 GS symbol Immunity to radiation EN55024 Radiated inter- EN 55022-B; EN 61000-3-2; EN 61000-3-3 ference FCC Class B Approvals GS symbol; ; CE; CB certificate Table 5: Standards Startup and operation The PRIMESTATION can be used as a LAN Console for one or more RM or PRIMEPOWER (MR) servers.
Page 20: Unpacking And Checking The Delivery Unit
Startup and operation PRIMESTATION 4.3.2 Unpacking and checking the delivery unit You should keep the original device packaging in case the device has to be transported. Ê Unpack all the parts. Ê Check the package contents for visible transport damage. Ê...
Page 21: Overview Of Connections
PRIMESTATION Overview of connections Overview of connections The connections are located on the rear of the system unit. Figure 4: Rear of the PRIMESTATION Headphone-out (J1) Line-out (J2) Line-in (J3) Microphone-in (J4) Serial PS/2 connector port B mouse Video connector (J5) USB0 PS/2 connector keyboard...
Page 22: Connecting The Keyboard
Overview of connections PRIMESTATION Always unplug a cable by its plug. Do not pull on the cable itself (damage to plug or socket)! You have to install and configure special software (e.g. drivers) for some of the connected devices (see documentation for the connected device and for the operating system).
Page 23: Connecting Devices With A Serial Or Usb Interface
PRIMESTATION Overview of connections 4.4.3 Connecting devices with a serial or USB interface Ê Connect the data cable to the external device. Ê Connect the data cable of the external device to the corresponding interface on the PRIMESTATION. Most devices that you connect to the serial or Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface require special drivers.
Page 24: Connecting The Primestation To The Power Supply
Overview of connections PRIMESTATION Warning You may only connect the power cable for the monitor to the monitor socket on the system unit if the power consumption of the monitor is less than 1.5 A (for 230 V) or 3 A (for 115 V). You will find the values for the monitor’s power consumption in the technical data for the monitor itself or in the Operating Manual for the monitor.
Page 25 PRIMESTATION Overview of connections Figure 9: Connector on system unit Ê First connect the power cable for the system unit to the PRIMESTATION (1) and then to the earthed power outlet (2). U41270-J-Z916-2-76...
Page 26: Operating The Primestation
Operating the PRIMESTATION PRIMESTATION Operating the PRIMESTATION 4.5.1 Switching on/off the PRIMESTATION The PRIMESTATION also has a main switch on the rear of the system unit in addition to the ON/OFF button on the front. Figure 10: Switching on/off the PRIMESTATION 1=Main switch O=System unit is switched off I=System unit is operational...
Page 27: System Unit Is In Standby Mode
PRIMESTATION Operating the PRIMESTATION 4.5.1.2 System unit is in standby mode The main switch (1) is in position I and the power LED (3) is not lighting. You can enable the PRIMESTATION in this mode with the ON/OFF button (2). The power LED (3) is described in greater detail in the next section.
Page 28: Pre-Installation
Operating the PRIMESTATION PRIMESTATION The indicator lights when the hard disk drive of the PRIMESTATION is accessed. 3. Message indicator This indicator is intended for future applications. 4. DVD-ROM indicator The indicator lights when the DVD-ROM drive of the PRIMESTATION is accessed.
Page 29: Hard Disk Partitioning
PRIMESTATION Operating the PRIMESTATION 4.5.4 Hard disk partitioning The following hard disk partitioning is predefined: Partition Folder Hard disk partitioning 20 GByte /(root) overlap - (swap+Partition 6 + Partition 7) overlap - (swap + 32 MByte) ï swap 512 MByte overlap Entire disk 16 MByte as metadevice...
Page 30: First Booting
Operating the PRIMESTATION PRIMESTATION 4.5.5 First booting Identification When the system boots for the first time, parameters for identification like host name, network, time zone and root password are required. Language setting When the Solaris operating system has booted and signed off, a mask appears prompting the user name.
Page 31: Primestation As Lan Console
PRIMESTATION as LAN Console The PRIMESTATION when used as a LAN Console supports the installation, configuration, administration and diagnostic management of one or more connected RM and PRIMEPOWER (MR) servers. Architecture The LAN Console architecture is based on the following components: PRIMESTATION with Solaris MFII keyboard (German/International) and 3-button mouse LAN Console software...
Page 32: Remote Communication Adapter
PRIMESTATION as LAN Console RM Systems PRIMEPOWER (MR) Systems 8 or 16 x V.24 Remote Communication Adapter Ethernet TCP/IP LAN Console Figure 12: LAN Console architecture Remote Communication Adapter A Remote Communication Adapter (RCA) is needed to connect the LAN Console to the RM and PRIMEPOWER (MR) servers so that it can monitor and operate these systems.
Page 33 PRIMESTATION as LAN Console RCA does not support SIDATA The RCA does not support SIDATA and therefore has to be installed by our Service organization. The safety aspects of this process are described in the chapter “Safety notes” on page 5. Distinguishing between RCA3 and RCA4 Reference is made in some sections to the previous RCA versions.
Page 34: Connections On The Rear Of The Rca
PRIMESTATION as LAN Console 5.2.1 Connections on the rear of the RCA LAN cables and serial port cables are not included in the package automatically and have to be ordered separately. Refer to the section “Cable types” on page 33. 12 222 20 856 12 222 20 856 Figure 13: Connections on the rear of the RCA...
Page 35: Serial Port For Connecting The Console
PRIMESTATION as LAN Console 5.2.1.2 Serial port for connecting the console The serial ports of the RCA4 have 8-pin RJ 45 connectors. Transmission rate: 50 Baud to 115.2 Kbit/s Once you have positioned the RCA in a suitable location or installed it in the rack, Ê...
Page 36 PRIMESTATION as LAN Console Connecting to the PRIMEPOWER (MR) server Correspondingly, the cables are connected to serial port A on the backplane of the PRIMEPOWER (MR) system cabinet. PRIMEPOWER 650/850 ETHERNET KB/MOUSE Figure 15: Connecting the RCA to PRIMEPOWER (MR) rack models Ê...
Page 37 PRIMESTATION as LAN Console PRIMEPOWER 200/400/600 SERIAL A/B 25pol Bu 25pol Bu Figure 16: Connecting the RCA to the PRIMEPOWER 200/400/600 vertically or horizontally U41270-J-Z916-2-76...
Page 38 PRIMESTATION as LAN Console Connecting to the PRIMEPOWER 100N Figure 17: Connecting to the PRIMEPOWER 100N U41270-J-Z916-2-76...
Page 39: Cable Types
PRIMESTATION as LAN Console 5.2.2 Cable types The RCA comes with a power cable (1.8m) with Schuko plug (earth contact type plug). The following serial cables are required for connecting the RCA to the console port of the RM or PRIMEPOWER (MR) server and must be ordered separately.
Page 40: Environmental Conditions
PRIMESTATION as LAN Console 5.2.3.2 Environmental conditions Temperature +15 °C to +35 °C Relative humidity 20% to 75% Table 11: Temperature Requisite intake and exhaust air clearance for ensuring sufficient ventilation: Front min. 100 mm Rear min. 100 mm Table 12: Intake and exhaust air clearance 5.2.3.3 Dimensions and weights Width...
Page 41: Conformity Tests
PRIMESTATION as LAN Console 5.2.3.5 Conformity tests Europe (CE) EU Directive: 89/336/EEC (EMC) 73/23/EEC (product safety) Table 15: Conformity tests 5.2.3.6 Approvals Global IEC CB Scheme Table 16: Approvals 5.2.4 Switching on the RCA Ê The RCA is switched on by connecting it to the mains. Power Online Link...
Page 42: Installing Software Packages On The Lan Console
Software packages on the LAN Console PRIMESTATION as LAN Console 100MBps lights up if the RCA is connected to a 100 MBps LAN. TRAFFIC lights up when there is data traffic. LINK-LED lights up if the RCA detects that it is connected to a network. ONLINE-LED lights up (does not flash) if the self-test and the initialization phase of the RCA are run through successfully.
Page 43 PRIMESTATION as LAN Console Software packages on the LAN Console Installation procedure: Ê Insert the FSC Control CD. The required packages are installed using the Webstart wizard. The File Manager window opens automatically showing the contents of the CD-ROM. Figure 19: File Manager window for FSC Control CD Ê...
Page 44 Software packages on the LAN Console PRIMESTATION as LAN Console Figure 20: Installation mask for FSC Control CD Ê Choose the product “LAN Console II (SPARC) - Default Install”. The following packages are installed in the /opt/SMAW directory: – SMAWrtty –...
Page 45 PRIMESTATION as LAN Console Software packages on the LAN Console SUNWbnur Networking UUCP Utilities (Root) SUNWbnuu Networking UUCP Utilities (User) (Root) SUNWdhcsr BOOTP/DHCP Server Services SUNWdhcsu BOOTP/DHCP Server Services (User) With respect to the functionality of the components in the individual packages, its is assumed that the path /usr/openwin/bin is contained in the PATH environment variable.
Page 46: Configuration
Configuration PRIMESTATION as LAN Console A dialog box then appears and you proceed as described there (language setting, root password, etc.). – Starting at desktop level You will find the WSA application on the desktop in the Workspace Menu under Applications ->...
Page 47: Configuring The Connected Servers
PRIMESTATION as LAN Console Configuration 5.4.1 Configuring the connected servers 5.4.1.1 Configuring the PRIMEPOWER systems (MR) If you are using the LAN Console instead of a graphical console on a PRIME- POWER(MR) - including keyboard and mouse - you have to redirect all console inputs and outputs to serial port A.
Page 48 Configuration PRIMESTATION as LAN Console Only the root user can carry out the configuration steps. The dialog language is English. Error situations relating to the configuration are described in the section “Diagnostics” on page 70. Configuring the LAN console Create configuration entry mklancon Configuration entry...
Page 49: Initial Configuration Of The Lan Console And Rca
PRIMESTATION as LAN Console Configuration 5.4.2.1 Initial configuration of the LAN Console and RCA The RCA is connected to the LAN Console in the private LAN for security reasons. The initial configuration of the LAN Console and RCA takes place in two steps. The first step is to define the console access to the RM or PRIMEPOWER (MR) servers for the LAN Console.
Page 50: Configuring The Lan Console
Configuration PRIMESTATION as LAN Console Define the allocation of RCA ports. With RCA4 COM ports 1-16 are mapped to port numbers 3001-3016, with RCA4-8 COM ports 1-8 are mapped to port numbers 3001-3008: – Allocate the RCA ports to RM PRIMEPOWER (MR) servers. –...
Page 51 PRIMESTATION as LAN Console Configuration mklancon - Create LAN Console configuration entries Syntax: mklancon [ -t <RCA Type>] <RCA SystemName > <RCA PortNumber> <ConsoleName> The command arguments determine the RCA port for which a configuration entry is to be generated. -t RCA Type The permitted values are “3”...
Page 52 Configuration PRIMESTATION as LAN Console rmlancon - Remove LAN Console configuration entries Syntax: RCA SystemName > [<RCA PortNumber >]} | -n rmlancon {< <ConsoleName> | -a | -t <RCA Type> RCA SystemName All configuration entries belonging to the specified RCA are displayed and can be removed with “y”.
Page 53: Configuring The Rca
PRIMESTATION as LAN Console Configuration showlancon - Show the specified configuration entries Syntax: showlancon {<RCA SystemName> [<RCA PortNumber>]} | -n <ConsoleName >| -a| -t <RCA Type> The command arguments determine which configuration entries are to be displayed. RCA SystemName All configuration entries belonging to the specified RCA are displayed. RCA PortNumber If a configuration entry is found for the specified TCP/IP port number –...
Page 54 Configuration PRIMESTATION as LAN Console The RCA is configured in three stages: – The configuration data, i. e. /IP and MAC address, system name is recorded. – The mkrca script is invoked in order to make the RCA known in the network. –...
Page 55 PRIMESTATION as LAN Console Configuration (0 - 255) _____________________________________________________________ # RCAs network configuration RCA_MAC= # ethernet (HW) address of RCA (08:00:06:0a:f4:0b) RCA_IP= # ip address of RCA (129.103.165.66) RCA_IP_Name= # host name of RCA (akkord) #============================================================ # ONLY RCA3: RCA_Netmask= # ip netmask of RCA (255.255.255.0) RCA_Domain=...
Page 56 Configuration PRIMESTATION as LAN Console TCP_Port_3004= # no / yes (default no) (0 | 1) TCP_Port_3005= # no / yes (default no) (0 | 1) TCP_Port_3006= # no / yes (default no) (0 | 1) What has been described so far is a general overview of the configuration. What follows is a step-by-step guide of what else has to be done.
Page 57 PRIMESTATION as LAN Console Configuration mkrca - Address the RCA Syntax: mkrca [-t <RCA Type>] <RCA config_file> -t RCA Type The permitted values are “3” and “4” for the RCA3 or the RCA4. If no t argument is specified, an RCA3 is configured. RCA config_file The RCA_config_file command argument defines the file that the user copied from the template and filled by means of the setup template...
Page 58 Configuration PRIMESTATION as LAN Console It is therefore recommended - as described under “Configuring the RCA” on page 52 - to create a superuser for all configured console connections in the RCA. This user should have exclusive rights to set up console connections for all RCA ports and be able to issue a BREAK to the target system via an open channel.
Page 59 PRIMESTATION as LAN Console Configuration User Freely assignable user name - see “Teleservice on PRIMESTATION” on page 103 Password Password for this user (in plain text) - see “Teleservice on PRIMESTATION” on page 103 It is possible when a connection is being set up to branch to the Command Line Interface (CLI) of the RCA.
Page 60: New Rca Ports
Configuration PRIMESTATION as LAN Console Syntax: port 1 set cli=off The next query as to whether the RCA should be rebooted should be answered with ’y’. The administration window is closed and the RCA reboots. This concludes the configuration of the RCA. If the RCA is not operated in a private network - as stipulated for security reasons - and if it is to be accessible via a gateway, the gateway address should be entered in the RCA as described in the...
Page 61: Connecting Further Rcas To The Lan Console
PRIMESTATION as LAN Console Configuration If configuration entries are to be created for the RCA3, a password has to be assigned for the specified port for each new entry in mklancon. This password has to be notified to the RCA by entering it under the appropriate port number on the “Ports”...
Page 62 Configuration PRIMESTATION as LAN Console Modifying the RCA configuration Changes can be made to the RCA configuration using the xscon command: Syntax: <RCA AdministrationAccess> xscon RCA administration access The administration access to the RCA4 created under mkrca or explicitly using mklancon is referred to in general as <RCA SystemName >adm. The user name Admin should be used for logging on to the RCA.
Page 63 PRIMESTATION as LAN Console Configuration Removing an RCA Ê For every connected LAN Console, remove all configuration entries for this RCA (see section “Diagnostics” on page 70) and cancel access for the RCA using the arp command (see above). The removed RCA can be returned to the state it was in when delivered if required (see “Switching on the RCA”...
Page 64: Remote Boot And Installation
Remote Boot und Installation PRIMESTATION as LAN Console 5.4.3 Remote boot and installation This chapter only describes the steps and commands that are needed to use the LAN Console as a boot and installation server for RM machines. What needs to be done to set up the LAN Console as a boot and installation server for Solaris machines (e.g.
Page 65: Setup_Rm_Server
PRIMESTATION as LAN Console Remote Boot und Installation These scripts do not support NIS (Network Information Service) or NIS+ (Network Information Service Plus). This means there must be a file named /etc/hosts on the server or DNS must be running. Refer to the Installation Manual for the RM600, particularly the chapter on remote installation there.
Page 66 Remote Boot und Installation PRIMESTATION as LAN Console Syntax: VERSION setup_RM_server [-V A Solaris system can be set up as a boot/installation server for an RM with the setup_RM_server tool. In this case multiple versions of Reliant UNIX can be provided in parallel on the LAN Console for remote installation of the RM devices.
Page 67 PRIMESTATION as LAN Console Remote Boot und Installation 5. Mount the Reliant UNIX operating system CD-ROM, check it and copy it to disk. If the /var/sadm file system does not have enough space for the copy, this is detected and reported. The following possibilities are offered at this point: –...
Page 68: Bootpconf
Remote Boot und Installation PRIMESTATION as LAN Console 5.4.3.2 bootpconf Syntax: bootpconf [-u] The bootpconf tool is used to start or stop the DHCP service in BOOTP mode on the LAN Console. If you input the command without parameters the DHCP service is started in BOOTP mode.
Page 69 PRIMESTATION as LAN Console Remote Boot und Installation A client for the BOOTP service is entered on the LAN Console with the add_RM_client tool. Options: -i IP_ADDR The IP address of the RM client that is going to be entered for remote installation.
Page 70 Remote Boot und Installation PRIMESTATION as LAN Console -b BOOT_FILE The path name of the boot file relative to the tftp home directory. Example: /tftpboot is the tftp home directory (defined by the entry in /etc/inetd.conf). Y4B0033/sash_b20 is then the relative path of the boot file. CLIENT_NAME The name (host name) of the client.
Page 71 PRIMESTATION as LAN Console Remote Boot und Installation Procedure in the system 1. Stop the DHCP service if it is running. 2. Check and start the rarpd service. 3. Check and start the tftpd service. 4. Create or update the install macro in /var/dhcp/dhcptab with dhtadm -A -m ${MACRO} -d":Include=${LAN_Macro}:BootSrvA= SERVER_IP}:BootSrvN=${SERVER_NAME }:BootFile=...
Page 72: Operating The Lan Console
Operating the LAN Console PRIMESTATION as LAN Console Operating the LAN Console The LAN Console can represent the consoles on RM or PRIMEPOWER (MR) servers. All commands are available on each LAN Console, including the following console diagnostic tools: IKDB (Internal Kernel Debugger), BDM (Board Debug Monitor) and OBP Monitor.
Page 73 PRIMESTATION as LAN Console Operating the LAN Console On the basis of configuration entries for the LAN Console, xscon enables one or more RM and PRIMEPOWER (MR) servers to be selected that are to be repre- sented on the LAN Console. The names of the selectable systems are the console names that were specified in the mklancon script when the configuration entries were created.
Page 74 Operating the LAN Console PRIMESTATION as LAN Console man xscon Syntax: ConsoleName1>[,<ConsoleName2 xscon [< >[...]]] Calling xscon without parameters brings up a user interface showing the available RM and PRIMEPOWER (MR) servers for selection. The adminis- tration accesses created for the configured RCA4 are also displayed. You make the selection via “Establish Connections”.
Page 75: Switching Lan Consoles
PRIMESTATION as LAN Console Operating the LAN Console To ensure correct key binding, (see VirtualBindings(3X), xmbind(1X)), you should carry out one of the following steps beforehand: Ê Copy the file /usr/dt/lib/bindings/sun_at under the name .motifbind to the user’s home directory, or Ê...
Page 76: Switching Because Of Problems
Operating the LAN Console PRIMESTATION as LAN Console The connections to the required RM and PRIMEPOWER (MR) servers can then be established from the “new” LAN Console. 5.6.2 Switching because of problems In this scenario, console accesses to the RM and PRIMEPOWER (MR) servers have to take place from another LAN Console because of problems with the current LAN Console.
Page 77: Status Information For The Rtty Monitor
PRIMESTATION as LAN Console Operating the LAN Console Trace level 0 is enabled by default. To set a different trace level - a maximum of six levels are possible at present - this must be done separately for every individual rtty monitor using the following rtty command: level rttyadm -T <...
Page 78: Rca System Information
Operating the LAN Console PRIMESTATION as LAN Console A record is appended to the Systems file for every configuration entry. The first field of this record contains the console name. The third field in this record contains the internal name Scon<line>. If this name has already been allocated by other system tools, an internal name of the type Scon0<line>...
Page 79: Failure To Establish A Connection
PRIMESTATION as LAN Console Operating the LAN Console IP-Address arp -d < > specifying the IP address entered in the work file (see “Recording the configu- ration data” on page 48). You can now correct the configuration data as described under “Recording the configuration data”...
Page 80: No Output In Console Window
Operating the LAN Console PRIMESTATION as LAN Console The following command can be used to close an open or hanging connection like this directly via the administration access in the RCA4 in the case of console connections set up via the RCA4: Syntax: Port#>...
Page 81: Invalid Password For Rca Setup
PRIMESTATION as LAN Console RCA commands If there is still no output in the console window, the following command should be executed on the connected system (e. g. using the rlogin command): echo "\021\c" > /dev/console 5.8.4 Invalid password for RCA setup An RCA can only be configured by the user Admin.
Page 82: Access Rights
RCA commands PRIMESTATION as LAN Console Furthermore, the RCA command interface can also be accessed within an opened console connection, i. e. from the console window, via the CLI access sequence. This is the sequence [CTRL] and “]” as described in the section “Configuring the RCA”.
Page 83: List Of Commands
PRIMESTATION as LAN Console RCA commands 5.9.2 List of commands Commands and keywords are not case sensitive. This appendix only lists the most important commands and options for RCA users. Other commands and more detailed descriptions can be found in the help texts for the RCA. 5.9.2.1 Help command The Help command outputs information on all RCA commands.
Page 84 RCA commands PRIMESTATION as LAN Console Port History This command switches to history mode of the relevant port for an existing console connection. This can be identified by the prompt PORT HISTORY>. The content of the history buffer can now be displayed and searched through. Access rights None Syntax:...
Page 85 PRIMESTATION as LAN Console RCA commands Search [-u | -d] [-i] "string to find" Search for a specified string in the history buffer. "string to find" Character string being sought; if the character string being sought contains blanks, it must be enclosed in “quotes”. -u (up) The search direction 'up';...
Page 86 RCA commands PRIMESTATION as LAN Console Port Set You can use the Port Set command to change the settings of the RCA ports. At least one of the possible parameters must be specified. The changes generally come into effect the next time a connection is set up via this port.
Page 87 PRIMESTATION as LAN Console RCA commands parity Parity: NONE none EVEN even Default: NONE stop_bits Number of stop bits per character: 1 or 2. Default: 1 flow_control Flow control: NONE No Flow Control XONXOF Software XON/XOFF Flow Control RTSCTS Hardware RTS/CTS Flow Control DTRDCD Hardware DTR/DCD Flow Control Default: NONE...
Page 88 RCA commands PRIMESTATION as LAN Console cli_value Activates/deactivates access to the RCA command interface via the specified port. This option is only permitted if the port command has been called for precisely one port number. Valid value for LAN Console: Deactivates access to the command interface Default...
Page 89: Server Commands
PRIMESTATION as LAN Console RCA commands 5.9.2.3 Server commands Server CLI Character This command defines the character that can be used to branch to RCA command mode (CLI) within an existing console connection, if this character is pressed together with the control key ([Ctrl]). Access rights: SCON Syntax:...
Page 90 RCA commands PRIMESTATION as LAN Console Default: HOLD Server Flash The Server Flash command updates the RCA firmware. This command is needed in order to make new developments available or to install a higher release version. The RCA firmware comprises two components that can be updated: 1.
Page 91 PRIMESTATION as LAN Console RCA commands Server Reboot This command performs a boot for the RCA. Operation of the RCA is disrupted in the process and all active console connections, including this one, are termi- nated. All previous changes made that require the RCA to be restarted come into effect at the end of the boot process.
Page 92: Show Commands
RCA commands PRIMESTATION as LAN Console Server Set You can use the Server Set command to change the RCA address parameters. These changes only become effective the next time the RCA is rebooted. Access rights: SCON Syntax: ip_address SERVER SET IP=< >...
Page 93 PRIMESTATION as LAN Console RCA commands The information output by the Show Port command is explained below. Fields indicated by an asterisk (*) are only shown if the command was called for precisely one port and a console connection is set up for this port at this time. Field Content Port...
Page 94 RCA commands PRIMESTATION as LAN Console Show Server The Show Server command displays configuration and statistics information for the RCA on the monitor. Access rights: SMON Syntax: SHOW SERVER The output of the Show Server command is explained below. Information on fields indicated with an * is displayed for every connection set up to the RCA.
Page 95 PRIMESTATION as LAN Console RCA commands Show Server CLI This command shows the settings for RCA command mode (CLI). Access rights: SMON Syntax: SHOW SERVER CLI The following information is important in the context of the functionality of the LAN Console: Field Content CLI Port...
Page 96 RCA commands PRIMESTATION as LAN Console Show User The Show User command shows configuration data and information on the monitor in relation to existing console connections for one or all users defined in the RCA. Access rights: SMON Syntax: username SHOW USER [<...
Page 97: User Commands
PRIMESTATION as LAN Console RCA commands 5.9.2.5 User commands User Add The User Add command creates a new user (entry) in the RCA. In addition to a password, every user is assigned specific access rights to the RCA commands. As soon as this command has been terminated successfully, the new user can access the RCA in the framework of his/her defined access rights.
Page 98 RCA commands PRIMESTATION as LAN Console SMON Authorized to show RCA status information. BREAK Authorized to send a BREAK signal. Default: PALL, SMON User Delete The User Delete command deletes a user entry in the RCA. No further connec- tions can then be set up to the RCA with this user name. There is no message and also no automatic logout.
Page 99 PRIMESTATION as LAN Console RCA commands User Set Access You can use the User Set Access command to change the access rights of a user relating to the RCA commands. Access rights: USER Syntax: username> ACCESS=[+|-]<access> USER SET < ACCESS=<access> Reassigns the user’s access rights.
Page 100 RCA commands PRIMESTATION as LAN Console Valid values include: P<n> Authorized to set up console connections for the specified port number n. P<x-y> Authorized to set up console connections for the specified port numbers in the range x to y. PALL Authorized to set up console connections for all ports.
Page 101: Primestation As Smc
PRIMESTATION as SMC The PRIMESTATION can be used as a System Management Console (SMC) on PRIMEPOWER enterprise servers. It is requested for the operation and maintenance of these PRIMEPOWER systems (see section “Functions supported as an SMC” on page 8). Architecture The SMC architecture is based on the following components: –...
Page 102 Architecture PRIMESTATION as SMC System Management Console (SMC) in the Private PRIMEPOWER PRIMEPOWER 800/1000/2000 800/1000/2000 CCU redundant CCU redundant ..6*V.24/LAN 6*V.24/LAN 6*V.24/LAN 6*V.24/LAN SCF red SCF red System Control LAN Admin PRIMESTATION PRIMESTATION Teleservice gate V.24 Teleservice gate V.24 System Console System Console with Solaris 8...
Page 103: Upgrading The Primestation To An Smc
PRIMESTATION as SMC Upgrading the PRIMESTATION to an SMC Upgrading the PRIMESTATION to an SMC A PRIMESTATION as an SMC is additionally equipped with the following hardware components. – with SCS 1.7 and lower the PRIMESTATION is upgraded with: DDS4 SCSI-DAT drive SCSI/Fast Ethernet combo controller 2 Fast Ethernet controllers (not with SCS 2.0) 128 or 256 Mbyte RAM...
Page 104: Hardware Upgrade With 2 Fast Ethernet Controllers
Upgrading the PRIMESTATION to an SMC PRIMESTATION as SMC Ethernet connections With the use as an SMC, the Ethernet connection for the console function (private System Control LAN for the CCUs and System Control Facilities (SCF)) must be kept strictly apart from the other Ethernet connections.
Page 105 PRIMESTATION as SMC Upgrading the PRIMESTATION to an SMC Figure 25: Cabling of the PRIMESTATION as SMC with SCS 1.7 and lower 1. Network cable for PRIMESTATION as SMC 2. Keyboard (lower PS2 female) and mouse (upper PS2 female) 3. Power cable for monitor 4.
Page 106: Use Of Onboard Eri Lan Ports
Upgrading the PRIMESTATION to an SMC PRIMESTATION as SMC 6.2.2 Use of onboard eri LAN ports Presupposition for the use of onboard eri LAN ports is SCS 2.0 or higher. Slot # PCI card type PCI1 free PCI2 free PCI3 PCI Combo (Fast Ethernet for the User (Administration) LAN - hme0) Table 20: PCI- and ethernet connections with SCS 2.0 Cabling...
Page 107: System Console Software (Scs)
PRIMESTATION as SMC System Console Software (SCS) System Console Software (SCS) The System Console Software (SCS) must be installed in order to be able to use the PRIMESTATION as an SMC. 6.3.1 Installing SCS The System Console Software (SCS) is installed on the SMC in accordance with the “System Console Software Installation Guide“...
Page 108: Operating The Scs
System Console Software (SCS) PRIMESTATION as SMC If a reinstallation of SCS 2.0 should be necessary, also the eri LAN ports have to be reconfigurated. Not all of the SCS packages listed in the Release Notes are requested in terms of hardware and therefore are not installed on the PRIMESTATION.
Page 109: Teleservice On Primestation
Teleservice on PRIMESTATION The PRIMESTATION is the central point of Teleservice access to the networked (MR) servers that can be reached from the PRIMESTATION. Teleservice gives you fast access to the Service organization and gives Service fast, selective access to your system where necessary. The following is needed for Teleservice: –...
Page 110: Installation And Generation
Installation and generation Teleservice on PRIMESTATION If you encounter a generation or registration problem in the course of instal- lation, call your SIEMENS IT Service hotline and report your Teleservice problem (in Germany the number for the Siemens IT Service hotline is 0180/5-2202).
Page 111: Generating The Software
Teleservice on PRIMESTATION Generating the software Software installation The Teleservice package is preinstalled at the factory. To reinstall the package, first install the Teleservice (SMAWtssv) package from the FSC Control CD with the pkgadd command. Generating the software The screens depicted in this section show a sample configuration. Since some screens depend on the parameters that have been input, the generation process may involve some different screen texts or different screens.
Page 112: Selecting Validated Teleservice Modems
Selecting validated Teleservice modems Teleservice on PRIMESTATION Ê The device name of the Teleservice channel should be already displayed. If you want to use a different port, you have to change this setting here. Ê For the standard modem that is currently delivered, enter “mt5634-zba.1“. If you are using a different modem, note the validated Teleservice modems in the next section.
Page 113 Teleservice on PRIMESTATION Selecting validated Teleservice modems Ê When window 2 “Install Teleservice channel” is opened again, choose option b “Install Modem for Teleservice channel”. Ê Set the channel speed to 38400. Ê There are two options for connecting the modem to the telephone network. Enter pabx if the modem is operated via a PABX.
Page 114 Selecting validated Teleservice modems Teleservice on PRIMESTATION Ê The Guard tone and Idle state modem mode items are taken from the parameter descriptions for your modem and normally do not need to be changed. Ê Choose the country of installation with the function CHOICES. Ê...
Page 115: Telecall
Teleservice on PRIMESTATION Selecting validated Teleservice modems Ê Enter the ident number of the computer. If technically feasible this will be already displayed. This number is unique and identifies you for all subse- quent Teleservice activities. The ident number can be found on the nameplate on your system unit.
Page 116 Selecting validated Teleservice modems Teleservice on PRIMESTATION Ê Enter far under Telephone number if the Teleservice center does not lie in your local telephone network. The parameter near may apply for you if you are in the Paderborn local public network. This field is only shown in advance if pabx was entered for “Connection between modem and telephone network”.
Page 117 Teleservice on PRIMESTATION Selecting validated Teleservice modems This includes: Ê Terminal type: Here you enter the type of terminal from which you will later monitor and possibly suppress all activities that are performed on your system. Ê Phone number of your modem: This must be a number that can be reached directly from outside.
Page 118 TeleCall Teleservice on PRIMESTATION Ê Pressing ENTER takes you back to the Teleservice Administration menu which you can close by selecting the EXIT function. Generation and configuration of the Teleservice package have been completed successfully at this point. TeleCall The PRIMESTATION is the central point of Teleservice access to the networked systems that can be reached from the PRIMESTATION.
Page 119: Installing Telecall
Teleservice on PRIMESTATION TeleCall Event management is an instrument that defines events on the basis of error messages and the frequency with which they occur and initiates reactions according to these events. An event occurs when the number of times that an error is reported within a certain period reaches the defined threshold value.
Page 120: Software Installation On The Rm
TeleCall Teleservice on PRIMESTATION Ê Respond to the questions prompted during the installation with yes. 7.4.1.3 Software installation on the RM Ê Install the SItelx software package using the pkgadd command, or from the CD-SYS-MI via the sysadm user interface. Ê...
Page 121: Generating The Telecall Cluster
Teleservice on PRIMESTATION TeleCall 7.4.2 Generating the Telecall cluster Before continuing with generation of the TeleCall cluster, Ê make sure that the SMAWtelx or SItelx software package has been installed on all machines involved and that the PRIMESTATION has a fully functional Teleservice connection to a Siemens IT Service Teleservice center in Paderborn.
Page 122 TeleCall Teleservice on PRIMESTATION Ê Enter the identification number of the PRIMESTATION in window 3 “Parameter for registration (OLR) and autom. defect reporting (ADR)”. This number is unique and identifies you for all subsequent Teleservice activ- ities. You will find the identification number on the nameplate on your system unit.
Page 123 Teleservice on PRIMESTATION TeleCall node_adm -LI -C telx All machines must be in the INTEGRATED state. Example: ***************** CLUSTER NAME: telx ***************************** NODE STATE SYSTEM VERSION IDENT NAME PRIME- INTEGRATED SunOS 5.7 Generic_106541-14 2163305364 STATION Node1 INTEGRATED SunOS 5.8 Generic_108528-01 2163410482 Node2 INTEGRATED SunOS...
Page 124 TeleCall Teleservice on PRIMESTATION U41270-J-Z916-2-76...
Page 125: Glossary
Glossary bootp Protocol that is used for booting a system remotely. cluster A group of systems (nodes) interacting tightly as a system to provide fast, uninterruptible computer services. Console The operating controls of a computer or a data processing system that give the user direct access to a system.
Page 127: Abbreviations
Abbreviations Board Debug Monitor BIOS Basic Input Output System Console Connection Unit Command Line Interface Central Processing Unit Canadian Securities Administrators Clear to Send DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Domain Name Service Data Terminal Ready signal Electromagnetic Compatibility European Norm Federal Communications Commission U41270-J-Z916-2-76...
Page 128 Abbreviations Fast Ethernet Fujitsu Siemens Computers International Electronics Commission IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers IKDB Internal Kernel Debugger Internet Protocol Local Area Network Media Access Control Midrange Network File System Network Time Protocol Open Boot Prom Program Peripheral Component Interconnect...
Page 129 Abbreviations Remote Communication Adapter Reliant Monitor Software Request To Send RTTY Remote TeleType System Control Facility Secure Communication Layer System Console Software System Management Console SPARC™ Scalable Processor Architecture SunVTS™ Sun Validation Test Suite TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol Thin Film Transistor Underwriters Laboratories Incorporated Universal Serial Bus...
Page 130 Abbreviations Video Graphic Adapter see SUNVTS Web-based System Administration U41270-J-Z916-2-76...
Page 131: Related Publications
Related publications Please apply to your local office for ordering the manuals. LAN Console Installation, Configuration and Operation System Administrator’s Guide Target group System administrators Content This manual describes the setting up and cabling of the LAN Console, RCA3 and RM and PRIMEPOWER (MR) systems. It describes the instal- lation of the LAN Console software, the configuration of the LAN Console and RCA3, the operation and diagnostic options.
Page 132 Related publications Reliant UNIX 5.45 Commands Target group Shell users Content This document describes the Reliant UNIX commands in alphabetic order. Reliant UNIX 5.45 User’s Guide Target group Users Content Overview of the Reliant UNIX 5.45 operating system and an introduction into the general basics for users.
Page 133 Related publications Reliant UNIX 5.45 Error Diagnostics and Troubleshooting User’s Guide Target group System administrators Content This document provides information on event management in RM200, RM300, RM400, RM600xxx, RM600E systems. Reliant UNIX 5.45 Network Administration Description Target group System administrators Content Description of the configuration and administration of networks.
Page 134 Related publications [12] Reliant UNIX 5.45 RM600 E40/E42/E80 CS42 Operating Instructions Target group System administrators Content This document provides information on the models E40/E42/E80 and CS42 on the multi-user RM600 computer system running under Reliant UNIX 5.45. [13] Reliant UNIX 5.45 RM600 E45/E85/CS45/FC45 Operating Manual...
Page 135 Related publications [15] Reliant Monitor Software V3.1 Configuration and Administration of RMS (Reliant UNIX and Solaris) System Administrator’s Guide Target group System administrators Content This document describes the functionality, configuration and adminis- tration of the Reliant Monitor Software (RMS). [16] PRIMECLUSTER (Solaris) Reliant Monitor Software Configuration and Administration Guide...
Page 136 Related publications [19] SIEMENS Parallel Server (SPS) Installation, Configuration and Administration (Reliant UNIX) Administration Guide Target group System administrators Content This document describes software installation for the Reliant UNIX SPS, and administration of a cluster that uses these features. [20] RM-/SR2000 Systems Safety Instructions Target group...
Page 137 Related publications Solaris publications [23] SUN Motherboard Netra™ Read me first! AX1105-500 Target group System administrators, technicians Content Netra AX1105-500 motherboard supports Sun's Solaris™ Operating Environment. [24] SUN Motherboard Netra™ Read me first! Audio/Video Module for the Netra™ AX1105-500 Motherboard Target group System administrators, technicians [25]...
Page 138 Related publications [27] PRIMEPOWER (Solaris) PRIMEPOWER 2000/1000/800 System Management Console (SMC) User’s Guide Target group System administrators, technicians Content Operating instructions for the System Management Console of the PRIMEPOWER enterprise server. A description is only provided of the PRIMEPOWER200 as SMC, not the PRIMESTATION. [28] PRIMEPOWER (Solaris) PRIMEPOWER 2000/1000/800...
Page 139 Related publications [31] PRIMEPOWER (Solaris) Model 200 Installation Instructions Target group Technicians Content Installation instructions for the PRIMEPOWER M200 system. [32] PRIMEPOWER (Solaris) Model 400 Installation Instructions Target group Technicians Content Installation instructions for the PRIMEPOWER M400 system. [33] PRIMEPOWER (Solaris) Model 600 Installation Instructions Target group Technicians...
Page 140 Related publications [36] PRIMEPOWER (Solaris) Model 600 Maintenance Manual Target group Technicians Content Service Manual for the PRIMEPOWER M600 system. [37] PRIMEPOWER (Solaris) 850/650 User’s Guide Target group System administrators Content User Guide for the PRIMEPOWER 850/650 rack systems. [38] PRIMEPOWER (Solaris) 800/1000 User’s Guide Target group...
Page 141 Related publications Online Literature [41] PRIMEPOWER (Solaris) System Console Software Release Notes Target group System administrators Content Special notes on using System Console Software on Fujitsu Siemens equipment. [42] PRIMEPOWER (Solaris) Installation Guide System Console Software Target group System administrators Content Special notes on using System Console Software on Fujitsu Siemens equipment.
Page 143 Index /etc/init.d/volmgt 59 cable 28 /opt/SMAW/SMAWxsco/misc/ console connection 33 setup.tpl order numbers 29 template file 50 unplugging 16 /opt/SMAW/SMAWxsco/sbin/ cabling 28 mklancon 44 console 33 /var/saf/lanconsole/log 70 PRIMEPOWER 100N and RCA PRIMEPOWER and RCA 30 100 MBps 36 RM 29 10BaseT 28 CCU 1 15"...
Page 144 Index console port 28 console 1, 7 electromagnetic compatibility 13 software 36 EMC data 13 console connection unit 1 environmental conditions 12 console connection units 1 eri 100 console input 40 eri0 101 console name 44 eri1 101 console output 40 error situations console port 28 trace level 71...
Page 145 Index intel-based LAN console 27 mklancon 45, 51, 71 interface 17 xscon 67 internal kernel debugger 7, 66 mkrca 48, 50, 51, 67 IP address 72 model.dat 101 LAN Console 43 monitor 13 RCA 43, 48, 50 connection 17 IP address RCA mounting deleting 35 CD 61...
Page 146 Index ports 40 help command 77 power consumption 11 initializing 35 power LED 21, 36 IP address 43, 48, 50 power supply 11 MAC address 48, 50 connecting 19 network cable 33 PRIMEPOWER 8 password 51, 67 scheduling 8 port number 71 setting 18 rack module 26 PRIMEPOWER 1...
Page 147 Index RM600 1 start CD 23 rmlancon 46, 71 SPARC processor 1, 2 RS232 28, 33 standards 28 rtty 70, 71, 72 standby 21 rtty monitor 70, 71 storage space 11 diagnostics 70 subnet 63 supplement CD 36 switching off sacadm PRIMESTATION 20 rtty monitor 71...
Page 148 Index error situations 71 traffic 36 transmission rate 28 twisted pair 28 unpacking 14 V.24 33 RCA 26 versions operating system 58 software 36 web-based system administration 8 starting 39 Webstart wizard 37 xscon 7, 52, 66, 68, 75 cu 67 mklancon 67 xterm 68 XVision 68...
Page 149 Comments Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH User Documentation 33094 Paderborn Suggestions Germany Corrections Fax: (++49) 700 / 372 00001 email: manuals@fujitsu-siemens.com http://manuals.fujitsu-siemens.com Submitted by Comments on PRIMESTATION as LAN Console or System Management Console (SMC) U41270-J-Z916-2-76...
Page 151 Comments Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH User Documentation 33094 Paderborn Suggestions Germany Corrections Fax: (++49) 700 / 372 00001 email: manuals@fujitsu-siemens.com http://manuals.fujitsu-siemens.com Submitted by Comments on PRIMESTATION as LAN Console or System Management Console (SMC) U41270-J-Z916-2-76...
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Fujitsu Siemens Computers PRIMESTATION Series Manual

Preface

Safety Notes

Functionality

Primestation

PRIMESTATION as SMC

Teleservice on PRIMESTATION

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