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86 A1 18PX 02

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  • Page 1 Bull ESCALA EPC400 Setting Up the System ORDER REFERENCE 86 A1 18PX 02...

  • Page 3: Setting Up The System

    Bull ESCALA EPC400 Setting Up the System Hardware July 1998 BULL ELECTRONICS Angers CEDOC 34 Rue du Nid de Pie – BP 428 49004 ANGERS CEDEX 01 FRANCE ORDER REFERENCE 86 A1 18PX 02...
  • Page 4 UNIX is a registered trademark in the United States of America and other countries licensed exclusively through the Open Group. 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 Preface...
  • Page 6 ASCII terminal RS-232 Serial printer RS-485 LAN 100 Mb/s Parallel printer LAN AUI LAN 10 Mb/s Mouse Additional drawers Keyboard Graphic monitor Reference information: Connecting Devices, on page 2-1 Reference information: Inserting the Key, on page 2-6 Setting Up the System...
  • Page 7 Reference information: Connecting the Power Cords, on page 2-7 Check the software status for your system (pre-installed, not-installed). If the Preload Report sheet has been supplied with the system, the software is pre-installed. Skip to step 5. If the Preload Report sheet is not supplied with the system, the software is not-installed.
  • Page 8 Setting Up the System...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents System Setup Roadmap ..........Communication Statements .
  • Page 10 viii Setting Up the System...

  • Page 11: 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 12: 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 13: What We Do To Protect The Environment

    What We Do to Protect the Environment Your new computer system is implemented following some principles aimed to reduce risks and harm to the environment, considering the impact that products can have during their life cycle: production, transport, installation, use at customer site and disposal at end of life. •...
  • Page 14 Setting Up the System...

  • Page 15: About This Guide

    About This Guide Audience This guide is for the people in charge of the first setup of the system. How to Use This Guide The primary goal of this guide is to explain what to do when the system arrives. •...
  • Page 16 • PCI Expansion Drawer Service Guide, provides the description of the PCI expansion drawer hardware components and the instructions for their removal and installation. This guide is addressed to people trained to perform service tasks on the system. • AIX Installation Guide, provides detailed instructions for the AIX installation. •...

  • Page 17: Chapter 1. Knowing Your New System

    Chapter 1. Knowing Your New System This chapter explains the first things to do after having received the system; it also describes the available system documentation and provides a simple overview of the system features. - Unpacking and Inspecting the System - System Documentation - System Features Overview Unpacking and Inspecting the System...

  • Page 18: System Documentation

    System Documentation The system is shipped with a set of hardware and software manuals, which lead users in setting up, operating, upgrading the system and installing software. These manuals constitute the basic documentation kit. Additional documentation is delivered according to the specific products your system is equipped with.

  • Page 19: System Features

    System Features The following paragraphs help you become familiar with the system, providing information about the supported features, the front and rear presentation of the CPU drawer and PCI expansion drawer. CPU Drawer Features The following list summarizes the features provided by the CPU drawer: Integrated Features •...

  • Page 20: Cpu Drawer Front View

    CPU Drawer Front View From the front of the CPU drawer, you have access to the following features and components:  Media Devices Area  Hard Disk Devices Area  Key Mode Switch  Operator Panel  Power Supply Fan  3.5-inch Diskette Drive Setting Up the System...

  • Page 21: Cpu Drawer Rear View

    CPU Drawer Rear View From the rear of the CPU drawer, you have access to the following connectors:  Three serial ports RS-232: 9-pin male, from right to left: COM1, COM2 and COM3  Parallel port: 25-pin female  Power cord receptacle  Video graphics: SVGA 15-pin female  LAN 100M-bit: RJ-45  LAN AUI: 15-pin female...

  • Page 22: Pci Expansion Drawer Front View

    PCI Expansion Drawer Front View From the front of the PCI expansion drawer, you can access to the following features and components:  Media Devices Area  Hard Disk Devices Area  Operator Panel  Power Supply Fan Setting Up the System...

  • Page 23: Pci Expansion Drawer Rear View

    PCI Expansion Drawer Rear View From the rear of the PCI expansion drawer, you can identify the following connectors and slots:  Power Cord Receptacle  PCI Controller Slots, First KPE Planar  KXB Card Slot, First KPE Planar  PCI Controller Slots, Second KPE Planar  KXB Card Slot, Second KPE Planar  RS-485 Output Connector RS-485 Input Connector...
  • Page 24 Setting Up the System...

  • Page 25: Chapter 2. Cpu Drawer Setup Procedure

    Chapter 2. CPU Drawer Setup Procedure Perform all the procedures described in this chapter in the indicated order to setup the system and make it operational. - Connecting Devices - Inserting the Key - Connecting the Power Cords - Starting the System for the First Time Note: If you need to connect further supported drawers to the CPU drawer, proceed as follows: 1.

  • Page 26: Connecting Terminals

    Connecting Terminals The figure indicates the three serial ports and the SVGA port: CPU Drawer Rear Side The following summarizes the function of the terminal ports available on the CPU drawer:  COM1 serial port Used to connect an ASCII terminal. This terminal is called BUMP console.
  • Page 27 Once you have connected the required terminal(s), decide which one you want to use as the system console: • If it is a graphic terminal, no additional operation is required • If it is an ASCII terminal, you need to: –...

  • Page 28: Connecting Keyboard And Mouse

    Connecting Keyboard and Mouse CPU Drawer Rear Side  Mouse  Keyboard Note: Keyboard and mouse are for use with graphic monitors only. You do not need to connect them, if you are not going to connect any graphic monitor. Connect the mouse to the dedicated connector at the rear of the CPU drawer.

  • Page 29: Connecting Printers

    Connecting Printers If you need to connect a printer to your system: 1. Connect the printer to the proper connector on the rear of the CPU drawer, as follows: – If you are going to use it as a parallel printer, connect it to the enhanced parallel connector –...

  • Page 30: Inserting The Key

    Inserting the Key A pair of keys is supplied with the system. The key is used to activate the key controlled switch which is named Key Mode Switch. This switch enables the power on/off functions. Keys Insert one of the two keys in the CPU drawer Key Mode Switch in the position shown in the figure.

  • Page 31: Connecting The Power Cords

    Connecting the Power Cords Before performing the first startup of the system, the following steps must be performed to give it AC power. Note: Make sure that the CPU drawer Key Mode Switch is set to the Power Off position and all external devices connected to it are powered off. 1.
  • Page 32 2. Connect the CPU drawer power cord to a free PDU outlet, performing the following steps: a. Choose a free PDU outlet. Make sure the circuit-breaker for that PDU outlet is set to OFF. b. Plug the power cord of the drawer into the chosen PDU outlet and into the dedicated receptacle on the drawer itself.
  • Page 33 3. Connect the PDU power cord to the male connector coming from the PDU module. 4. Plug the other end of the PDU power cord to the proper wall outlet. DANGER An electrical outlet that is not correctly wired could place hazardous voltage on metal parts of the system or the devices that attach to the system.

  • Page 34: Starting The System For The First Time

    Starting the System for the First Time - Checking the Software Status - First Startup of a Pre-Installed System Checking the Software Status The software for your system can be: • Pre-installed • Not-installed. By default, the system software is pre-installed on your system, when you receive it. This makes your first startup of the system easier and faster.

  • Page 35: First Startup Of A Pre-Installed System

    First Startup of a Pre-Installed System If your system software is pre-installed, you only need to perform some simple customization tasks the first time you power it on. These are tasks like setting time and date, setting root password, create users. A guided program, called Installation Assistant, leads you through the required steps.
  • Page 36 2-12 Setting Up the System...

  • Page 37: Chapter 3. Starting And Stopping The System

    Chapter 3. Starting and Stopping the System This chapter describes the steps for the power on and power off procedures for daily operation of your system. - Starting the System - Logging into the System - Stopping the System - Rebooting the System Starting and Stopping the System...

  • Page 38: Starting The System

    Starting the System CAUTION: For proper cooling and safe operation of the computer, all the covers must be in place before you power up the system. Follow these steps to power up the system for your daily operation. 1. Make sure that the power cord of any external devices, like terminals and printers, are connected to the proper power outlets.

  • Page 39: Logging Into The System

    Logging into the System Warning: After you have started the system, it may take a few minutes for your login prompt to appear on the display. This amount of time depends on your system configuration. Do not press any keys while you are waiting, as this may cause unexpected results. When the login prompt appears on the display: 1.

  • Page 40: Stopping The System

    Stopping the System Warning: When using the shutdown procedure for your system, enter the correct command before you stop the system. Failure to do so, may result in loss of data. Please refer to your operating system documentation. 1. Exit any applications that are running. Consult the applications manuals for instructions. 2.

  • Page 41: Chapter 4. What To Do When A Problem Occurs

    Chapter 4. What To Do When a Problem Occurs Identifying the Problem It may happen, sometimes, that a problem prevents the system from working correctly. In many cases, this depends on trivial causes, simple human faults, which can be easily discovered and removed, with no need for a specialist intervention.
  • Page 42 Problem Description Possible Cause Solution System Power The system does not power The CPU drawer power cord is not Properly connect the power cord to the CPU connected to a PDU outlet or is not drawer and to a PDU outlet. properly connected.
  • Page 43 Problem Description Possible Cause Solution Keyboard The keyboard does not The keyboard is not connected to Check the cable connection to the system. function the CPU drawer keyboard port. The keyboard cable is not properly Properly connect the keyboard cable. connected.
  • Page 44 Setting Up the System...

  • Page 45: Appendix A. System Specifications

    Appendix A. System Specifications Operating Specifications The system operates correctly with the following working conditions. Environment Specifications Relative Humidity System Running System On Standby from 20% to 80% from 5% to 95% Relative Humidity: without condensation without condensation 10%/h 30%/h Gradient: Max.

  • Page 46: Acoustic Noise

    Acoustic Noise The values listed in the table below correspond to a system placed in a room having the temperature of +20°C (+68°F), with a configuration including the following components: Rack • 1 CPU drawer • 1 PDU. CPU Drawer •...

  • Page 47: Glossary

    Glossary DPCI: Dual Port PCI host bridge. DRAM: Dynamic Random Access Memory. drawer: Each system or subsystem installed in a A: Ampere. rack is a drawer. There are several types of AC: Alternating Current. drawers, such as CPU drawers, expansion drawers, DAS drawers.
  • Page 48 KP2: The back plane of a disk cage that connects two hard disk drives with 1.6 inch form factor. KP3: The back plane of a disk cage that connects GUI: Graphical User Interface. three hard disk drives with 1 inch form factor. KPE: The planar hosting the PCI controllers in the PCI expansion drawer.
  • Page 49 Open Firmware: An architecture for the firmware ROM: Read Only Memory. that controls a computer before the Operating RS-232: An EIA interface standard that defines the System execution. It also provides a user-interface. physical, electronic and functional characteristics of Operator Panel: The system panel where the an interface line.
  • Page 50 V: Volt. No entries. VCC: Voltage Continuous Current. VCCI: Voluntary Control Council for Interference. VGA: Video Graphics Array. No entries. No entries. No entries. Setting Up the System...

  • Page 51: Index

    Index acoustic noise, A-2 key, inserting, 2-6 keyboard connecting, 2-4 problems, 4-3 cables, power cord, 2-7 keyboard connector, 1-5 checking, software status, 2-10 connecting devices, 2-1 drawers, 2-1 LAN connectors, 1-5 keyboard, 2-4 logging into the system, 3-3 mouse, 2-4 power cord, 2-7 printers, 2-5 mouse...
  • Page 52 stopping, 3-1, 3-4 system features setup procedure, 2-1 CPU drawer software, status, checking, 2-10 front, 1-4 standards, A-2 rear, 1-5 starting PCI expansion drawer daily startup, 3-1, 3-2 front, 1-6 first startup, 2-10 rear, 1-7 system specifications not-installed system, 2-10 pre-installed system, 2-11 acoustic noise, A-2 stopping, system, 3-1, 3-4...
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