Page 1 Bull ESCALA E Series Upgrading the System ORDER REFERENCE 86 A1 87PN 01...
Page 3 Bull ESCALA E Series Upgrading the System Hardware December 1997 BULL ELECTRONICS EUROPE S.A. Service CEDOC 331 Avenue PATTON – BP 428 49004 ANGERS CEDEX 01 FRANCE ORDER REFERENCE 86 A1 87PN 01...
Page 4 UNIX is a registered trademark in the USA and other countries licensed exclusively through X/Open. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Groupe Bull will not be liable for errors contained herein, or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the use of this material.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Communication Statements ..........Safety Notices .
Page 6 SCSI-ID Configuration ..........Configuration Examples .
Page 7: Communication Statements
Communication Statements The following statements apply to this product. The statements for other products intended for use with this product appears in their accompanying manuals. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement Note: 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.
Page 8: Safety Notices
Safety Notices Definitions of Safety Notices A danger notice indicates the presence of a hazard that has the potential of causing death or serious personal injury. A caution notice indicates the presence of a hazard that has the potential of causing moderate or minor personal injury.
Page 9: About This Guide
About This Guide Audience This guide is addressed to the people in charge of the system hardware upgrading. Note: The upgrading procedures described in this guide must be performed by people trained to perform service tasks on the system and must be executed carefully following the instructions given in this guide.
Page 10 It also includes information on CD-ROM drives setting. This guide is available on paper only. • Bull ESCALA PowerCluster & HA Solutions Setup Guide, describes how to set up Powercluster and High Availability solutions; it discusses both the hardware and software aspects.
Page 11: Chapter 1. Preparing Your System For An Upgrade
Chapter 1. Preparing Your System for an Upgrade Before handling any hardware component, read carefully the following sections. - How to Approach Your System - How to Handle Hardware Components - Preliminary and Restart Operations Preparing Your System for an Upgrade...
Page 12: How To Approach Your System
How to Approach Your System This schematic of the system shows the working areas. System Lateral Left View and Front View Memory CPU’s Controllers Devices Warning: Before handling any hardware component, be sure you know the procedures described in How to Handle Hardware Components, on page 1-3 and Preliminary Operations, on page 1-5.
Page 13: How To Handle Hardware Components
How to Handle Hardware Components Tools Needed You should have the following tools available before you start installation and removal procedures on your system: – A large flat blade screwdriver – A torx screwdriver for torx screw ∅ 6 mm. –...
Page 14: Preliminary And Restart Operations
Preliminary and Restart Operations - Preliminary Operations - System Panels - Restart Operations Upgrading the System...
Page 15: Preliminary Operations
Device Hot Swapping, on page 5-35. 1. Exit any applications that are running. Consult the application manuals for instructions. In case of High Availability configuration, refer to the Bull ESCALA PowerCluster & HA Solutions Setup Guide manual before stopping system units(s).
Page 16 Notes: a. If you need more detailed information about the SMIT program, please refer to the AIX System Management Guide: Operating System and Devices manual, Logical Volumes and System Management Interface Tool chapters. b. Once the maintenance operations are completed, you must restore the original device configuration.
Page 17: System Panels
System Panels One of these situations can exist: • You want to upgrade your system with hard disk drives. Open the device shutter. • You want to upgrade your system with media drives. Remove the front panel and the right lateral panel. •...
Page 18 Device Shutter Opening 1. Insert the device shutter key and turn it to the right. 2. Open the device shutter of the front panel. Device Shutter Closing 1. Close the device shutter. 2. Insert the device shutter key and turn it to the left. 3.
Page 19 Front Panel Removal 1. Insert the device shutter key and turn it to the right. 2. Open the device shutter of the front panel. 3. Loosen the two retaining screws. 4. Close the device shutter, grip the front panel at the sides and slide it towards you. Preparing Your System for an Upgrade...
Page 20 Front Panel Installation 1. Grip the front panel at the sides and position it in the corresponding retainers on the chassis. 2. Push the front panel towards the chassis until it is well seated. 3. Open the device shutter. 4. Tighten the two retaining screws. 5.
Page 21 Lateral Panel Removal Note: The figures show the removal of the right lateral panel, but the same procedure applies also to the left lateral panel. 1. Access the system from the rear. 2. Unscrew the two retaining screws located on the panel frame of the lateral panel to be removed.
Page 22 4. The panel will tilt automatically outward. 5. Lift the panel from the unit and remove it. Lateral Panel Installation 1. Access the system from the rear. 2. Hook the retaining brackets on the panel with the corresponding retainers on the chassis.
Page 23: Restart Operations
Restart Operations The following operations must be performed after all operations on your system are concluded. The starting procedures of the system depend on the power control of the disk expansion unit. • Remote Control: the disk expansion unit operates in remote mode, power is controlled by the base unit through the RS-485 interconnection, its key is set to the R position •...
Page 24 Local Control If the Base Unit is Operating 1. Make sure the disk expansion unit Key Mode Switch is set to the position (Local Standby). Note: The key position for the disk expansion unit is sensed when the unit power cord is connected to the outlet.
Page 25: Chapter 2. Memory
Chapter 2. Memory - Memory Description - Memory Configuration - Memory Upgrading Memory...
Page 26: Memory Description
Memory Description There are two memory connectors on the unit System Planar and they are located as shown below: The two memory connectors on the System Planar can house: – Either one memory bank, or – Two memory risers hosting up to eight memory banks. Your system memory is organized in memory banks made up of two memory DIMM’s each.
Page 27 A memory bank can be made up of memory DIMM’s having capacity of: 16/32/64/128 M bytes. The memory bank characteristics are given in the following table: Technology DIMM Size Refresh DIMM Size Memory Bank (M bits) (M bytes) Capacity 16M bits 2Mx72 16M bytes 32M bytes...
Page 28: Memory Configuration
Memory Configuration - Configuration Rules - Configuration Examples Upgrading the System...
Page 29: Configuration Rules
Configuration Rules The mandatory configuration rules are: • The memory DIMM’s belonging to the same memory bank must have the same capacity • Memory DIMM’s belonging to the same memory bank must be plugged into the same connector on each memory riser; for example: memory bank 0 will be made up of 1 memory DIMM plugged in position 0 on each memory riser.
Page 30: Configuration Examples
Configuration Examples Following, are some examples of good memory upgrading. As they always foresee the use of more than one memory bank, the use of memory risers is required. You can always decide to upgrade your memory by installing a higher capacity memory bank on the System Planar but this implies the disadvantages that you have to discard the old memory bank and that you cannot fully exploit the performance possibilities given by the use of multiple banks.
Page 31: Memory Upgrading
Memory Upgrading One of these situations can exist: • You have a memory bank plugged directly on the System Planar and you want to replace it with a higher capacity memory bank. See Memory Upgrading on System Planar, on page 2-8. •...
Page 32: Memory Upgrading On System Planar
Memory Upgrading on System Planar Warning: Before handling any memory bank, be sure you know the rules described in Memory Description, on page 2-2 and Memory Configuration, on page 2-4. 1. Perform a system power off and unplug the unit power cord from the wall outlet (for details, if needed, see Preliminary Operations, on page 1-5).
Page 33 2. Repeat the steps for the upper memory DIMM pushing the eject lever at the right side (A) of the memory connector and then, grip the memory DIMM and firmly pull it out of the memory connector (B). 3. Store the removed memory DIMM’s in an antistatic envelope. 2nd step: Installation of a memory bank with higher capacity 1.
Page 34: Memory Upgrading On Memory Risers
Memory Upgrading on Memory Risers Warning: Before handling any memory bank, be sure you know the rules described in Memory Description, on page 2-2 and Memory Configuration, on page 2-4. 1. Perform a system power off and unplug the unit power cord from the wall outlet (for details, if needed, see Preliminary Operations, on page 1-5).
Page 35 2nd step: Installation of a memory bank on memory risers 1. Grip a memory riser by the hooked clips and lay it down on an antistatic envelope until all operations on it are concluded. 2. Grip one memory DIMM by the edges and guide it vertically to the appropriate memory DIMM connector on the memory riser, making sure that the two keys on the memory DIMM fit the two keys on the memory DIMM connector.
Page 36 3rd step: Memory risers installation 1. Open outward the two hooked clips of one memory riser. 2. Grip the memory riser by the hooked clips and align it with the designated memory connector on the System Planar. Note: In the upper slot (0), the memory riser DIMM’s must be facing the top of the system unit.
Page 37 4. Grip the second memory riser by the hooked clips and align it with the designated memory connector on the System Planar. Note: In the lower slot (1), the memory riser DIMM’s must be facing the bottom of the system unit. 5.
Page 38 When the memory upgrading procedure is concluded, perform the following steps: 1. Re-install the left lateral panel (for details, if needed, see Lateral Panel Installation, on page 1-12). 2. Perform a system power on (for details, if needed, see Restart Operations, on page 1-13).
Page 39: Adding A Memory Bank On Memory Risers
Adding a Memory Bank on Memory Risers Warning: Before handling any memory bank, be sure you know the rules described in Memory Description, on page 2-2 and Memory Configuration, on page 2-4. 1. Perform a system power off and unplug the unit power cord from the wall outlet (for details, if needed, see Preliminary Operations, on page 1-5).
Page 40 2nd step: Removal of a memory bank installed on memory risers 1. Push the eject lever at the right side of the memory DIMM connector (A) and then, grip the memory DIMM by the edges and firmly pull it out of the memory riser (B). 2.
Page 41 2. Firmly push the memory DIMM down until it is seated into the memory DIMM connector and the eject lever is pushed out, as shown in the figure. 3. Repeat the steps for the second memory DIMM (on the other memory riser). 4th step: Memory risers installation 1.
Page 42 3. Tilt the hooked clips until these are anchored to the metallic structure and push the memory riser until the finger connector is firmly seated into the memory connector on the System Planar. 4. Grip the second memory riser by the hooked clips and align it with the designated memory connector on the System Planar.
Page 43 5. Tilt the hooked clips until these are anchored to the metallic structure and push the memory riser until the finger connector is firmly seated into the memory connector on the System Planar. When the memory upgrading procedure is concluded, perform the following steps: 1.
Page 44 2-20 Upgrading the System...
Page 45: Chapter 3. Cpu's
Chapter 3. CPU’s - CPU Description - CPU Configuration - CPU Upgrading - CPU Removal CPU’s...
Page 46: Cpu Description
CPU Description Each system supports up to two CPU cards which are installed into the dedicated slots on the System Planar, as shown in the figure. Your system supports CPU cards based on the RISC PowerPC™ microprocessor family. Different cards are available, according to the system model you have chosen. You can find CPU card configuration rules and instructions to expand your system in CPU Configuration, on page 3-3 and CPU Upgrading, on page 3-4.
Page 47: Cpu Configuration
CPU Configuration CPU cards must be installed starting from CPU card connector slot 0. It is recommended that you install CPU cards in the following order: CPU Card CPU Card Slot # 0 (on the System Planar) 1 (on the System Planar) CPU cards installed in the system must be homogeneous.
Page 48: Cpu Upgrading
CPU Upgrading Warning: Before handling any CPU card, be sure you know the rules described in CPU Description, on page 3-2 and CPU Configuration, on page 3-3. Note: The following procedure applies to any models of the CPU cards supported by the system.
Page 49 6. Tilt the hooked clips until these are anchored to the metallic structure and push the CPU card until the finger connector is firmly seated into the CPU card connector on the System Planar. 7. Re-install the left lateral panel (for details, if needed, see Lateral Panel Installation, on page 1-12).
Page 50: Cpu Removal
CPU Removal Note: The following procedure applies to any models of the CPU cards supported by the system. 1. Perform a system power off and unplug the unit power cord from the wall outlet (for details, if needed, see Preliminary Operations, on page 1-5). 2.
Page 51: Chapter 4. Controllers
Chapter 4. Controllers - Controller Description - Controller Configuration - Controller Installation - Controller Removal - SCSI Controller for Internal Devices Controllers...
Page 52: Controller Description
Controller Description Depending on your needs in terms of PCI expandability, your system unit supports two types of PCI configuration: • The Basic PCI Configuration, where the system is equipped with an RPE (Reduced PCI Expander) planar, which connects up to 4 controller cards: –...
Page 53: Controller Configuration
Controller Configuration Basic PCI Configuration (RPE Planar) The system provides one integrated PCI bus (bus 0) which manages the two PCI slots and generates an ISA bus which manages the two ISA slots. The controller card connector location on the RPE planar is as below: The following table shows the PCI bus dependencies, the controller card type supported by each slot and the recommended installation sequence of the controller cards on the RPE planar:...
Page 54: Full Pci Configuration (Fpe Planar)
Full PCI Configuration (FPE Planar) The system provides one integrated PCI bus (bus 0). This bus generates, through a PCI to ISA bridge, an ISA bus which manages the ISA controllers. It also generates, through two PCI to PCI bridges, two additional PCI busses, which manage the PCI controllers.
Page 55 • Install graphic controllers before RAID controllers (e.g., if a RAID controller is installed in PCI 2 slot, install the graphic one in PCI 1 slot) • The internal modem card for remote maintenance, if present, must be installed in one ISA slot;...
Page 56: Controller Installation
Controller Installation One of these situations can occur: • You want to replace a controller card or you want to install an additional controller card on the RPE planar or FPE planar. See Controller Installation on RPE or FPE Planar, on page 4-7. •...
Page 57: Controller Installation On Rpe Or Fpe Planar
Controller Installation on RPE or FPE Planar Warning: Before handling any controller card, be sure you know the rules described in Controller Description, on page 4-2 and Controller Configuration, on page 4-3. 1. Perform a system power off and unplug the unit power cord from the wall outlet (for details, if needed, see Preliminary Operations, on page 1-5).
Page 58 b. Push the spring as indicated, until it is well seated. 6. Lay the controller card on an antistatic envelope and set the jumpers or switches, if any, according to your configuration requirements. Refer to the documentation delivered with the controller. 7.
Page 59: Controller Planar Upgrading
Controller Planar Upgrading You have a basic PCI configuration and you want to equip your system with a full PCI configuration. You must replace the RPE planar with the FPE planar. This operation should be performed by a technician. If you want to upgrade your system with the FPE planar on your own, consult the Maintenance and Service Guide.
Page 60: Controller Removal
Controller Removal Note: The removal procedure of controller cards described below applies either to RPE planar or FPE planar. 1. Before powering off the system, you may need to perform some software operations (e.g. unload current controller configuration). Refer to your Operating System documentation.
Page 61 If the controller card just removed will be replaced with another one, skip to the Controller Installation step 5, on page 4-7, otherwise continue with the following steps. Warning: While removing the controller card, the spring may shift. Re-install it. 10.Position the slot cover in the free slot (A) and secure it by tightening clockwise its retaining screw (B).
Page 62: Scsi Controller For Internal Devices
SCSI Controller for Internal Devices The installation of an additional SCSI controller to manage internal devices requires some additional operations with respect to any other controller. Once you have installed the controller, as described in Controller Installation, you need to use the internal controller cable(s) to connect the internal connector(s) of the controller to the system bulkhead.
Page 63: Chapter 5. Devices
Chapter 5. Devices - Device Description - Device Configuration - Device Upgrading - Device Removal - Device Hot Swapping - Disk Expansion Unit Devices...
Page 64: Device Description
Device Description Your system base unit has five device areas. These are located vertically, on the right of the front side of the system. Area 1 Area 2 Front Side Area 3 Area 4 Area 5 A description of the possible use of the base unit areas is given below: •...
Page 65: Device Configuration
Device Configuration - Base Unit Configuration - Configuration Rules - SCSI-ID Configuration Devices...
Page 66: Base Unit Configuration
Base Unit Configuration Area 1 Area 2 Front Side Area 3 Area 4 Area 5 The system base unit provides one native SCSI controller. Its use depends on your system configuration (i.e. how many media and hard disk drives are installed). The management of SCSI drives can be summarized as follows: •...
Page 67: Base Unit Raid Configuration
Base Unit RAID Configuration A maximum of two SCSI busses can be managed in RAID configurations. These are the busses managing Area 5 (and Area 4 if managed by the same bus) and Area 3 (and Area 2 if managed by the same bus). Note: RAID controllers do not support High Availability configurations.
Page 68: Scsi-Id Configuration
SCSI-ID Configuration - Media Drive SCSI-ID - Hard Disk Drive SCSI-ID - Configuration Examples Upgrading the System...
Page 69 Media Drive SCSI-ID Each SCSI device must be identified on the SCSI bus by a logical address, called SCSI-ID. Before installing a media drive, it is necessary to define its SCSI-ID. This is normally done through switches or jumpers placed at the rear of the device. See the documentation delivered with the device for the details on setting.
Page 70 Hard Disk Drive SCSI-ID Each SCSI device must be identified on the SCSI bus by a logical address, called SCSI-ID. Hard disk drives are identified by a SCSI-ID which is automatically defined as the hard disk drive is installed in a given position. No manual intervention is required. Note: If you purchased the hard disk drive from a supplier other than your system supplier, be sure that the device itself has no SCSI-ID set and no SCSI terminator.
Page 71 HARD DISK DRIVE CONFIGURATION TABLE (KP3 disk cages) Device Area Physical Position SCSI-ID Base Unit – – – – Legend: Dn = D hard disk drive n number giving the installation sequence of devices inside the system unit. Devices...
Page 72: Configuration Examples
Configuration Examples The following tables show some configuration examples of a system base unit. The physical connections of SCSI cables and jumpers, necessary to implement these configurations, are described in the Maintenance and Service Guide manual. This guide is available at your supplier. CONFIGURATION EXAMPLE This example shows a basic device configuration managed by the native SCSI controller;...
Page 73 CONFIGURATION EXAMPLE This example shows a full device configuration where the native SCSI controller manages media drives in Areas 1 and 2 and two additional controllers manage respectively Areas 5 and 4 and Area 3. BASE UNIT (equipped with KP3 disk cages) SCSI Connection Area Device Type...
Page 74 CONFIGURATION EXAMPLE (WITH RAID) This example shows a device configuration where the native SCSI controller manages Areas 1 and 5, while a RAID controller manages Areas 3 and 2. BASE UNIT (equipped with KP3 disk cages) SCSI Connection Area Device Type SCSI-ID Native SCSI controller RAID controller (1...
Page 75 CONFIGURATION EXAMPLE (HIGH AVAILABILITY) This example shows the connection of disk devices in Areas 3 and 2 of two base units (A and B) in a High Availability configuration. The disk devices installed in Areas 5 and/or 4 and media devices in Area1 are not included in this High Availability configuration.
Page 76: Device Upgrading
Device Upgrading - Media Drive Upgrading - Hard Disk Drive Upgrading 5-14 Upgrading the System...
Page 77: Media Drive Upgrading
Media Drive Upgrading Warning: Before handling any device, be sure you know the rules described in Device Description, on page 5-2 and Device Configuration, on page 5-3. 1. Perform a system power off and unplug the unit power cord from the wall outlet (for details, if needed, see Preliminary Operations, on page 1-5).
Page 78 8. Identify the media drive mounting kit and fit together the plastic rails and the contact springs as shown in the figure. 9. Lay the media drive down on a flat surface. 10.Position the plastic rails, one a time, on the right and left of the media drive, assuring that the points of the contact spring match exactly with the holes present on the media drive side.
Page 79 12.Firmly grip the media drive by the edges. Identify the upper side of the media drive checking the orientation of any symbols or labels on the front panel of the media drive. Consult the documentation delivered with the media drive for any specific characteristic. 13.Align the device with its plastic rails in the designated slot and then slide it inside the unit.
Page 80 16.Remove the plastic blank on the front panel that corresponds to the slot in which you have just installed the media drive, by performing the following steps: – Accessing the front panel from its internal side, loosen the screws used to retain the plastic blank to the front panel –...
Page 81: Hard Disk Drive Upgrading
Hard Disk Drive Upgrading - Add a Hard Disk Drive to a Disk Cage - Add a Disk Cage 5-19 Devices...
Page 82 Add a Hard Disk Drive to a Disk Cage Warning: Before handling any device, be sure you know the rules described in Device Description, on page 5-2 and Device Configuration, on page 5-3. 1. Perform a system power off and unplug the unit power cord from the wall outlet (for details, if needed, see Preliminary Operations, on page 1-5).
Page 83 6. Grip the metal support of the light ducts and pull it out of the disk carrier. 7. If you purchased the hard disk drive from a supplier other than your system supplier, be sure that the device itself has no SCSI-ID set and SCSI terminator. Refer to the documentation delivered with the device.
Page 84 9. Slide the hard disk drive into the disk carrier making sure that the screw threads fit into the locking brackets of the disk carrier. The SCSI connector of the hard disk drive must be kept towards the rear of the disk carrier. 10.Lightly push the drive towards the front side of the disk carrier to seat the screws in the locking brackets (A).
Page 85 11. Grip the light duct support and slide it into its slide-way until a click tells you that it is well seated. 12.Firmly grip the disk carrier and slide it inside the empty slot of the disk cage. 13.Tilt the latches until these are anchored to the disk cage and lock the disk carrier by closing the latches.
Page 86 15.Remove the plastic blank on the front panel that corresponds to the slot in which you have just installed the hard disk drive by performing the following steps: – Accessing the opened device shutter from its internal side, loosen the screws used to retain the plastic blank to the front panel –...
Page 87 Add a Disk Cage Adding a disk cage to the system unit requires some operations which should be performed by a technician with a good knowledge of the system architecture. If you want to add a disk cage on your own, consult the Maintenance and Service Guide. Otherwise, call your Service Representative for assistance.
Page 88: Device Removal
Device Removal - Media Drive Removal - Hard Disk Drive Removal 5-26 Upgrading the System...
Page 89: Media Drive Removal
Media Drive Removal 1. Before executing a system shutdown, check that the media drive does not contain any media. 2. Perform a system power off and unplug the unit power cord from the wall outlet (for details, if needed, see Preliminary Operations, on page 1-5). 3.
Page 90 8. Remove the SCSI adapter from the SCSI connector of the media drive. Warning: It is recommended to store the SCSI adapter for possible future re-installation. 9. Remove the two plastic rails from the media drive performing the steps indicated below: –...
Page 91 c. Install the plastic blank on the front panel in the corresponding free slot: – Accessing the front panel from its internal side, with the plastic blank facing the rear, insert it in the dedicated slot – Secure the plastic blank by tightening the two retaining screws. CAUTION: It is recommended to protect any free device slot with the appropriate plastic and metal blanks.
Page 92: Hard Disk Drive Removal
Hard Disk Drive Removal Note: In case you are replacing a faulty hard disk drive, the Hot Swapping feature enables you to remove and replace it without stopping the system activity. The procedure is described in Device Hot Swapping, on page 5-35. 1.
Page 93 7. Grip the metal support of the light ducts and pull it out of the disk carrier. 8. Unscrew the screws on the right side of the disk carrier and remove them. 9. Partially loosen the screws on the left side of the disk carrier. 10.Move the hard disk drive out of the locking brackets in the disk carrier and slide it out.
Page 94 12.Unscrew the screws on the left of the hard disk drive. In the illustration, the front side of the hard disk is identified by character A (the SCSI connector is on the opposite side). 13.Store the removed device in an antistatic envelope. If you replace the hard disk drive with a new one, refer to Add a Hard Disk Drive to a Disk Cage step 7, on page 5-21.
Page 95 – Screw the mounting screws onto the disk carrier for future re-installation – Grip the disk carrier by the edges and slide it in the corresponding free slot – Tilt the latches until these are anchored to the disk cage and lock the disk carrier by closing the latches.
Page 96 b. Install the plastic blank on the device shutter in the corresponding free slot: – Accessing the device shutter from its internal side, with the plastic blank facing the rear, insert it in the dedicated slot – Secure the plastic blank by tightening the two retaining screws. CAUTION: It is recommended to protect any free device slot with the appropriate plastic blank.
Page 97: Device Hot Swapping
Device Hot Swapping If a hard disk drive is faulty, it can be removed and replaced without interrupting the system activity through the Hot Swapping feature implemented on your system. The replacement operation is reserved to the System Administrator (root authority). The detailed description of actions to be taken follows.
Page 98: Hot Swapping Under Basic (Jbod) Configuration
Hot Swapping under Basic (JBOD) Configuration Warning: Before handling any device, be sure you know the rules described in Device Description, on page 5-2 and Device Configuration, on page 5-3. Perform the following steps to replace one faulty hard disk drive. 1.
Page 99: Hot Swapping Under Raid Configuration
Hot Swapping under RAID Configuration Warning: Before handling any device, be sure you know the rules described in Device Description, on page 5-2 and Device Configuration, on page 5-3. If a hard disk drive under RAID configuration is faulty, this is automatically detected. Perform the following steps to replace a faulty hard disk drive.
Page 100: Disk Expansion Unit
Disk Expansion Unit Up to two disk expansion units can be connected to the base unit. Each disk expansion unit has five device areas. • The upgrading and removal procedures for devices in the disk expansion unit are the same ones described for the base unit in this guide, Devices chapter. •...
Page 101: Glossary
Glossary A: Ampere. DDS: Digital Data Storage. AC: Alternating Current. device shutter: The shutter which protects media and disk device areas. This shutter should be kept AIX: IBM’s implementation of UNIX operating closed during system operations. system. DIMM: Dual In-line Memory Module. It is the ANSI: American National Standards Institute.
Page 102 multitasking: The ability to perform several tasks simultaneously. Multitasking allows you to run multiple applications at the same time and exchange information among them. high availability: Continuous availability of system resources due to their redundant configuration. hot swapping: The operation of removing a faulty hard disk drive and replacing it with a good one without interrupting the system activity.
Page 103 RS-232: An EIA interface standard that defines the physical, electronic and functional characteristics of an interface line. torx: A special screw with a six-point starlike RS-422: An EIA interface standard that defines the hollow. physical, electronic and functional characteristics of an interface line.
Page 104 Upgrading the System...
Page 105: Index
Index upgrading, 5-14 hard disk drive, 5-19 antistatic envelope, how to use, 1-3 add a disk cage, 5-25 antistatic wrist strap, how to use, 1-3 add to a disk cage, 5-20 media drive, 5-15 device shutter closing, 1-7 cable, SCSI controller for internal devices, 4-12 opening, 1-7 configuration DIMM’s, memory characteristics, 2-2...
Page 106 front panel, 1-8 lateral panel, 1-10 KP2 / KP3 disk cage. See device, description; memory device, configuration DIMM from system planar, 2-8 riser, 2-15 riser. See memory risers RPE planar media drive configuration, 4-3 configuration examples, 5-10 description, 4-2 mounting kit, installation, 5-16 removal, 5-27 SCSI-ID, 5-7 upgrading, 5-15...
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