Service Handbook HP V ISUALIZE J Class Workstations Edition 3 HP Part No. A4978-90049 Printed in USA January 2000 Edition E0100...
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AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. 8. HP will be liable for damage to tangible property per incident up to the greater of $300,000 or the actual amount paid for the product that is the subject of the claim, and for damages for bodily injury or death, to the extent that all such damages are determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to have been directly caused by a defective HP product.
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9. TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LOCAL LAW, THE REMEDIES IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT ARE CUSTOMER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES. INDICATED ABOVE, IN NO EVENT WILL HP OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF DATA OR FOR DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING LOST PROFIT OR DATA), OR OTHER DAMAGE, WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE.
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Product Information This chapter provides general product information about the HP V J5xxx and ISUALIZE J7xxx workstations. This information is provided to help familiarize you with the main features and components of these workstations.
• Monitors • Keyboard and Mouse • Site Preparation and Installation Product Description The HP V J5xxx and J7xxx workstations are high-performance systems capable of ISUALIZE handling the most complex problems in computational analysis, advanced 3-D design, and electronic circuit design and verification.
Four 440 MHz PA-8500 microprocessors, each with 1.5 MB on-chip cache – • Operating System: Native HP-UX — 32-bit support requires HP-UX version 10.20 plus the June 1999 Workstation ACE (Additional Core Enhancements) — 64-bit support requires HP-UX version 11.0 plus ACE 9911 •...
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• I/O Expansion Capabilities: 64-bit PCI (Peripheral Connect Interface) slots — Five PCI-2X slots at 5V, 33 MHz — Two PCI-4X slots at 3.3V, 66 MHz — One slot for power only • Graphics Cards Currently Supported: — HP V ISUALIZE — HP V ISUALIZE — HP V ISUALIZE —...
Front Panel Components This section describes the components that are located on the front panel of the J5xxx and J7xxx workstations. Figure 1-1 shows the front panel components with the bezel attached. Figure 1-1. Components on the Front Panel with the Bezel Attached Bay for either one DDS-3 tape drive or floppy disk drive...
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Product Information Front Panel Components Figure 1-2. Front Panel with the Bezel Door Open The bezel on the front of the workstation can be locked with the bezel lock for security reasons. The front bezel must be removed in order to install or remove a DDS-3 tape drive, a floppy disk drive, a CD ROM drive, or the power switch/LCD assembly.
Figure 1-3. Components on the Front Panel with the Bezel Removed DDS-3 tape drive or floppy drive bay Bezel hinge hole (1 of 3) Power switch System LCD Bezel hinge hole (2 of 3) Bezel hinge hole (3 of 3) The following subsections describe the components that are located on the front panel of the J5xxx and J7xxx workstations, including: •...
• 9 GB LVD 10K RPM disk drive (Product Number A4997A) • 18 GB LVD 10K RPM disk drive (Product Number A4998A) NOTE The ability to hot plug the hard disk drive(s) requires MirrorDisk/UX (Product Number B5403BA on HP-UX 10.20, or B2491BA on HP-UX 11.0 ACE 9911). Chapter 1...
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CD ROM Drive (Optional) As an optional component, the J5xxx and J7xxx workstations support one CD ROM drive with an ATAPI (IDE) interface (Product Number A5001A). The CD ROM drive is a 5.25-inch, half- height form factor device which connects to the workstation via a 40-pin IDE ribbon cable, a 4-pin audio cable, and a 4-pin power cable.
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Product Information Front Panel Components DDS-3 Tape Drive (Optional) The J5xxx and J7xxx workstations support either one DDS-3 tape drive or one 3.5-inch floppy disk drive as an optional component. (Since the DDS-3 tape drive and the floppy disk drive use the same device bay, only one or the other can be installed.) The bay for the DDS-3 tape drive or floppy disk drive is located on the top, left-hand side of the front panel.
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Floppy Disk Drive (Optional) The J5xxx and J7xxx workstations support either one DDS-3 tape drive or one 3.5-inch floppy disk drive as an optional component. (Since the DDS-3 tape drive and the floppy disk drive use the same device bay, only one or the other can be installed.) The bay for the floppy disk drive or DDS-3 tape drive is located on the top, left-hand side of the front panel.
Product Information Rear Panel Components Rear Panel Components This section describes the various components located on the rear panel of the J5xxx and J7xxx workstations. Figure 1-9 shows the locations of these rear panel components. NOTE To maintain FCC/EMI compliance, verify that all cables are fully seated and properly fastened.
Thumbscrews on the Rear Panel There are two T-15 thumbscrews in the upper corners of the rear panel. Loosening these two screws allows the top panel to be removed, which in turn allows the left and right side panels to be removed from the workstation. The upper-left thumbscrew engages the safety interlock switch with the workstation’s power supply.
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Parallel Connector The 25-pin HP Parallel I/O interface uses Centronics interface protocols to support peripheral devices such as printers and plotters. Consult the documentation that accompanies each parallel peripheral device for specific information concerning its use.
SCSI Connectors There are two SCSI connectors on the rear panel: one NSE (Narrow Single-Ended) SCSI-2 connector, and one Ultra2 Wide LVD (Low Voltage Differential) SCSI connector. Use the SCSI connectors to connect external SCSI devices such as hard disk drives, optical disk drives, DDS-format tape drives, and CD ROM drives.
Product Information Rear Panel Components Table 1-5. Audio Electrical Specifications Frequency Response Input Sensitivity/Impedance: – Line in – Microphone Maximum Output Level/Impedance: – Line out – Headphones – Speaker (internal) Output Impedance: – Line out – Headphones Power Cord Connector Plug the power cord into the power cord connector to provide AC power to the workstation.
Miscellaneous Components on the Rear Panel This subsection describes the following, miscellaneous components that are also located on the rear panel of the J5xxx and J7xxx workstations: • Security tab • TOC button • I/O slots Security Tab The security tab, which is located at the top of the rear panel, can be used to lock the workstation with a padlock or similar type of lock.
Product Information Internal Components Internal Components This section describes the internal components of the J5xxx and J7xxx workstations. The first subsection describes the internal components that are located on the left side as you are facing the front of the workstation. The second subsection then describes the internal components on the right side of the workstation.
Figure 1-13. Internal Components on the Left Side of the J7xxx J7xxx system board Four PA-RISC microprocessors with turbocoolers Sixteen memory slots System Board The system boards in the J5xxx and J7xxx contain the PA-RISC microprocessors and memory slots, as well as connectors to other components. Each system board is mounted on a tray, which has a handle.
Product Information Internal Components DC/DC Converter Units and Air Dividers (J7xxx Only) The J7xxx has two DC/DC converter units, which provide DC/DC conversion for the workstation, and two air dividers on its left side. (The J5xxx does not require any DC/DC converter units nor the air dividers.) The DC/DC converter units and air dividers are attached to the J7xxx by metal tie-down straps.
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Product Information Internal Components Power Supply Although the power supplies in the J5xxx and J7xxx look the same, their power outputs, weight, and the number of bus bars connecting them to the system board are different. The power supply in the J5xxx supplies 830 Watts of power to the workstation, weighs approximately 14 pounds, and is connected to the system board by three gold plated bus bars over the center wall of the chassis.
Product Information Monitors Monitors The J5xxx and J7xxx workstations currently support the following HP monitors: • 19-inch (18.3-inch viewable) VGA 1600 1200 color monitor (Product Number A4575A) • 21-inch (19.9-inch viewable) VGA 1600 1200 color monitor (Product Number A4576A) • 18.1-inch L1800 color flat panel display VGA up to 1280 1024 (Product Number D5065W) •...
— Memory — I/O Cards — Monitor-Type Selection Workstation Configurations Refer to the HP Workstations Website for a complete list of supported accessories, peripherals, and operating system versions for the J5xxx and J7xxx workstations. The URL for the Website is: http://hp.unixworkstations.com Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) Configurations...
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CD ROM Drive (Optional) Configuration The optional CD ROM drive connects to the ATAPI (IDE) interface in the CD ROM drive bay backplane within the J5xxx and J7xxx workstations via a 40-pin ribbon cable, a 4-pin audio cable, and a 4-pin power cable. No interface addressing is required for the CD ROM drive.
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Figure 2-3 on the next page shows the switch settings for Data Compression Operation Mode for the DDS-3 tape drive. Figure 2-2. DDS-3 Tape Drive NSE SCSI-2 ID/Jumper Settings Bit 0 Bit 1 Bit 2 Term PWR* SCSI Connector Power Connector * Term PWR is not used in HP workstation configurations. Chapter 2...
Figure 2-3. DDS-3 Tape Drive Settings for Data Compression Operation Mode Operation Mode Switches Compression Disabled, No Host Control Compression Disabled, Host Can Control Compression Floppy Disk Drive (Optional) Configuration The optional 3.5-inch floppy disk drive requires no ID, switch, or jumper settings. Memory J5xxx Memory Configuration The J5xxx workstation has eight memory slots, labeled 0 to 7.
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Configuration Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) Configurations There is a label on the floor of the workstation’s interior showing the J5xxx’s memory loading order. Figure 2-4. Memory Loading Order in the J5xxx J7xxx Memory Configuration The J7xxx workstation has sixteen memory slots, labeled 0A, 0B to 7A, 7B. Memory DIMMs must be installed in pairs in this workstation, and both DIMMs in each pair must be of equal size.
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Configuration Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) Configurations Figure 2-5. Memory Loading Order in the J7xxx * J7xxx memory must be installed in pairs, and both DIMMs in the pair must be of equal size. Chapter 2...
PCI slots. Do not insert I/O cards that together draw more than 264 Watts, or damage to the workstation may result. NOTE If you install three HP V the HP V ISUALIZE imposed on the remaining I/O slots. Each of these graphics cards, while electrically connected to only one I/O slot, takes the physical space of two slots, and each card draws about 78 Watts.
Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) Configurations Monitor-Type Selection The J5xxx and J7xxx workstations currently support the following HP monitors: • 19-inch (18.3-inch viewable) VGA 1600 1200 color monitor (Product Number A4575A) • 21-inch (19.9-inch viewable) VGA 1600 1200 color monitor (Product Number A4576A) •...
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Configuration Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) Configurations Chapter 2...
Troubleshooting This chapter provides information about isolating a failing component, known as a Field Replaceable Unit (FRU), in HP V J5xxx and J7xxx workstations. ISUALIZE...
J5xxx and J7xxx workstations, you must be familiar with ISUALIZE the HP-UX operating system and be able to start and stop processes. You should also be familiar with the boot ROM diagnostics, ISL diagnostics, and the Support Tools Manager online tests, which are described in this chapter.
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Troubleshooting Flowcharts for Troubleshooting Figure 3-1. Main Flowchart for Troubleshooting Chapter 3...
ISL> ISL is the program that actually controls the loading of the operating system. By interacting with ISL, you can choose to load an alternate version of the HP-UX operating system. For example, if the usual kernel (/stand/vmunix) on the root disk has become corrupted, boot the workstation from the backup kernel (/stand/vmunix.prev) by...
Troubleshooting Dealing with a Boot Failure Searching for Bootable Media To list all devices that contain bootable media, go to the Main Menu of the Boot Console Handler, and then type the following at the prompt: Main Menu: Enter command > search ipl [Enter] The search command searches all buses.
• Execute user-entered commands to modify boot device paths and boot options in stable storage. • Run off-line diagnostic programs and utilities. • Provide automatic booting of the HP-UX operating system after power-on or reset. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Dealing with a Boot Failure...
This feature allows the workstation to provide information to the operating system about memory failures. HP-UX 10.x uses this information to map out failing memory areas and continue normal operation. You can check the Memory Page Deallocation Table (PDT) using the pdt command in the Service menu of the Boot Console Handler (refer to Chapter 5).
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SPD found an unsupported DIMM type. unsupp DIMM type SPD detected an unexpected, fatal error. SPD fatal error New HP manufactured DIMM type added add HP DIMM type to tables. New non-HP DIMM type added to tables non-HP DIMM type (use at own risk). Troubleshooting...
Troubleshooting Running System Verification Tests Running System Verification Tests HP-UX uses an online diagnostics product called the Support Tools Manager that allows system operation verification. Three interfaces are available with the Support Tools Manager: a command line interface (accessed through the cstm command), a menu-driven interface (accessed through the mstm command), and the graphical user interface (accessed through the xstm command).
Running ODE-Based Diagnostics The Offline Diagnostic Environment (ODE) consists of diagnostic modules for testing and verifying system operation. ODE provides all the necessary functions for the user to load specified tests and interact with those tests. ODE is an ISL utility. To boot ODE: 1.
Troubleshooting Fan Problems Fan Problems A chassis code which indicates that a fan has failed (FLT D01 n ) or is running too slowly (WRN D02 n ) within a J5xxx or J7xxx workstation specifies the fan number, n . Table 3-2 maps these fan numbers to the physical locations of the fans within each workstation.
Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) This chapter lists the Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) for the HP V J5xxx and ISUALIZE J7xxx workstations. This chapter then provides procedures for removing and replacing the FRUs in the workstations.
Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) Chapter Overview Chapter Overview This chapter contains the following main sections: • Tools Required • Exchange and Nonexchange Part Numbers • FRU Removal and Replacement — Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions — Prerequisite Steps for All Removal and Replacement Procedures —...
Tools Required Use the following tools to remove or replace FRUs: • Light-duty flat blade screwdriver with 6-inch (150 mm) blade • #1 Posi-Drive screwdriver • T-10, T-15, and T-20 Torx drivers • Needle-nosed pliers • ESD equipment (see the “Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions” section later in this chapter for detailed information) Exchange and Nonexchange Part Numbers In this chapter we refer to exchange and nonexchange part numbers.
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Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) Exchange and Nonexchange Part Numbers Table 4-2. J7xxx Exchange Part Numbers Part Number Description A4978-69015 PCA J7xxx system board tray assembly A4981-69001 Power supply 1,350 W A4978-69020 PCA - I/O board A3862-69001 256 MB SDRAM DIMM A3863-69001 512 MB SDRAM DIMM A1658-69027...
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Table 4-3. J5xxx Nonexchange Part Numbers Part Number Description 0361-1315 Rivet - fan mounting 5063-4513 Speaker A4978-40011 Bracket - fan/speaker mounting A4978-62003 Assembly - expansion board retainer A4986-40007 PCI retainer clip A4978-40013 Bus bar voltage safety shield A4978-00042 Thumbscrew - power supply bus bar A4978-63009 Cable - LCD/power switch A4978-63005...
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Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) Exchange and Nonexchange Part Numbers Table 4-4. J7xxx Non-Exchange Part Numbers Part Number Description A4978-86007 Assembly - chassis (NOTE: Order this for all sheet metal parts, unless otherwise listed) A4978-62004 Assembly - front bezel A4978-84011 Nameplate A4978-00039 Thumbscrew - top panel A4978-62025...
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Table 4-4. J7xxx Non-Exchange Part Numbers Part Number Description A4978-63005 Cable - hard disk drives power A4978-63004 Cable - DDS-3 tape/floppy disk/CD ROM drive 5182-1857 Cable - CD ROM audio A4978-89005 Flex cable A4978-00073 Flex cable retainer A4983-60101 USB mouse, scroll wheel A4983-60111 USB mouse, 3 buttons A4983-60401...
Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) FRU Removal and Replacement FRU Removal and Replacement The procedures in this section describe how to remove and replace J5xxx and J7xxx workstation FRUs. Observe the electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions and the prerequisites for removing and replacing FRUs in the next two subsections, as well as any NOTEs, CAUTIONs, and WARNINGs in each FRU removal and replacement procedure.
Prerequisite Steps for All Removal and Replacement Procedures You must complete the following steps before performing any of the FRU removal and replacement procedures in this chapter: 1. Power off the workstation (either by executing shutdown -h as root, or by simply pressing the power switch on the front panel of the workstation, which accomplishes the same thing), as well as the monitor and any attached peripheral devices.
Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) FRU Removal and Replacement Exploded View Diagram Figure 4-1 shows an exploded view of the internal components (FRUs) in the J5xxx and J7xxx workstations. Note that this figure calls-out those components which are different for the J5xxx versus the J7xxx. Refer to this figure to identify the various workstation FRUs while performing the FRU removal and replacement procedures in this chapter.
Front Bezel and Outer Panels This section describes how to remove and replace the J5xxx and J7xxx workstation’s front bezel, as well as the top and the two side outer panels. Note that you can perform certain operations, like removing and replacing hard disk drives, simply by opening the door on the front bezel of the workstation;...
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Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) FRU Removal and Replacement Replacing the Front Bezel To replace the front bezel, do the following: 1. Align the three metal bezel hooks into the three bezel hinge holes along the left edge of the workstation’s front panel. Figure 4-3.
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Removing the Top Panel To remove the top panel, do the following: 1. Remove the two thumbscrews in the top left and right corners of the workstation’s rear panel. NOTE The upper-left thumbscrew has a power supply interlock. Removing this thumbscrew disengages all power outputs of the power supply, reducing the shock hazard while removing and replacing internal FRUs.
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Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) FRU Removal and Replacement Removing the Side Panels To remove one or both of the side panels, do the following: 1. Remove the top panel, as explained in the previous procedure. 2. Remove each side panel by tipping it out and away from the workstation, as shown in Figure 4-4 on the previous page.
Power Switch/LCD Assembly This section describes how to remove and replace the J5xxx and J7xxx workstation’s power switch/LCD assembly, which is located on the front panel. Removing the Power Switch/LCD Assembly To remove the power switch/LCD assembly, do the following: 1.
NOTE The ability to hot plug the hard disk drive(s) requires MirrorDisk/UX (Product Number B5403BA on HP-UX 10.20, or B2491BA on HP-UX 11.0 ACE 9911). If MirrorDisk/UX is installed on the workstation, you do not need to power down the workstation nor unplug the workstation’s power cord while removing or replacing hard disk drives.
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3. Pull the metal extractor lever outward to disconnect the hard disk from the SCA hard disk interface (backplane board) on the back of the hard disk drive bay. Figure 4-7. Extractor Lever Opened 4. If you are hot-plugging the hard disk drive, wait 30 seconds for the drive to spin down. 5.
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Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) FRU Removal and Replacement Replacing a Hard Disk Drive: NOTE If you are installing a new hard disk drive, the T-15 Torx screws for attaching the drive in the bracket are stored on the bracket rails. Also see “Hard Disk Drive Configuration”...
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CD ROM Drive (Optional) This subsection describes how to remove and replace the optional CD ROM drive. Removing a CD ROM Drive: 1. Remove the front panel bezel and the top panel from the workstation. 2. In the top, right front of the workstation above the CD ROM drive bay, remove the EMI (electromagnetic interference) cover that is held in place by tabs.
Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) FRU Removal and Replacement the next page. Figure 4-10. Filler Panel in the CD ROM Drive Bracket Filler panel 4. Insert the CD ROM drive into the bracket as shown in Figure 4-11. Secure the CD ROM drive in the bracket using four T-10 Torx screws (two on each side) driven into the holes indicated by the dashed lines in Figure 4-11.
9. Replace the EMI cover, the top panel, and front panel bezel. 10. After rebooting, use SAM to confirm that the CD ROM drive is recognized by the system. DDS-3 Tape Drive (Optional) This subsection describes how to remove and replace the optional DDS-3 tape drive. NOTE The bracket assembly and drive bay may be used for either one DDS-3 tape drive, or one floppy disk drive.
Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) FRU Removal and Replacement 3. If you are installing a new DDS-3 tape drive into the empty DDS-3 tape/floppy disk drive bay: a. Remove the two T-15 Torx screws securing the DDS-3 tape/floppy disk drive bracket to the front panel of the workstation.
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7. Insert and tighten the two T-15 Torx screws to secure the DDS-3 tape drive to the front panel of the workstation, as shown in Figure 4-12 on page 101. 8. Replace the DDS-3/floppy disk drive EMI cover and top panel. 9.
Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) FRU Removal and Replacement Floppy Disk Drive (Optional) This subsection describes how to remove and replace the optional floppy disk drive. NOTE The bracket assembly and drive bay may be used for either one DDS-3 tape drive, or one floppy disk drive.
4. Insert the floppy disk drive into the bracket and secure the drive in the bracket using four of the six T-10 Torx screws (two on each side). 5. Install the smaller of the two filler panels on top of the floppy disk drive as shown in Figure 4-16.
Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) FRU Removal and Replacement Memory DIMMs The J5xxx workstation has eight slots for memory DIMMs, while the J7xxx has sixteen slots. As you face the workstation, the memory DIMM slots are located on the system board on the left side of the workstation. Removing a Memory DIMM To remove a DIMM, do the following: 1.
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5. Familiarize yourself with the order in which DIMMs must be inserted. This information is on the “Memory Installation Sequence” label on the floor of the workstation’s left side. For more details, see the configuration section titled “Memory” on page 39 in Chapter 2. NOTE The J7xxx workstation requires that DIMMs are installed in pairs of equal memory size.
Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) FRU Removal and Replacement DC/DC Converter Units and Air Dividers (J7xxx Only) The J7xxx workstation has two DC/DC converter units and two air dividers on its left side. (The J5xxx does not require any DC/DC converter units nor the air dividers.) The DC/DC converter units and air dividers are attached to the J7xxx by metal tie-down straps.
Figure 4-19. Tie-down Straps and Screws T-15 Torx screws To remove the tie-downs: a. Remove the T-15 Torx screws securing the tie-downs to the rear air divider. b. Remove the T-15 Torx screws from the rear panel of the workstation. c.
Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) FRU Removal and Replacement System Board Tray Assembly The system board in the J5xxx and J7xxx workstation is mounted on a tray. The following procedures describe how to remove and replace the system board tray assembly as a complete unit.
Figure 4-21. Arrows Indicate Where to Pull on the Ejector Handle 3. Remove the bus bar shield at the top of the workstation, as shown in Figure 4-22. Figure 4-22. Removing the Bus Bar Shield 4. Remove either the four bus bar thumbscrews on the J5xxx workstation, or the five bus bar thumbscrews on the J7xxx.
Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) FRU Removal and Replacement 5. If you are removing the system board from a J7xxx workstation, you must also remove the front and rear air dividers and the two DC/DC converter units that are attached to the J7xxx’s system board.
Figure 4-25. Fan Cable Connector Tabs and Rear Panel Screws T-15 Torx screws on rear panel 9. Remove the three T-15 Torx screws that secure the system board tray assembly to the rear panel of the workstation, as shown in Figure 4-25 above. CAUTION The J7xxx workstation’s system board has four turbocoolers mounted vertically to the left edge.
Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) FRU Removal and Replacement Replacing the System Board Tray Assembly To replace the system board tray assembly, do the following: 1. Remove the top panel and the left side panel of the workstation. 2. Fold back all fan cables and the ribbon cable for the power switch/LCD assembly to avoid interference and damage while inserting the system board tray assembly into the workstation.
9. Secure the bus bars to the system board with either the four bus bar thumbscrews on the J5xxx workstation, or the five bus bar thumbscrews on the J7xxx. Figure 4-27 shows these thumbscrews on the J5xxx workstation. NOTE Failure to sufficiently tighten the bus bar thumbscrews will cause the power supply to not activate.
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Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) FRU Removal and Replacement 11.Replace the memory DIMMs in the system board by following the replacement procedures in “Memory DIMMs” on page 106. 12.If you are replacing the system board in a J7xxx workstation, you must also replace the two DC/DC converter units that are attached to the J7xxx’s system board, as well as the front and rear air dividers.
System Board Cooling Fans There are three system board cooling fans located behind the left side of the workstation’s front panel. This section describes how to remove and replace them. NOTE If the LCD displays an error message that relates to a turbocooler fan on a microprocessor mounted on the system board, you will need to replace the entire system board tray assembly.
Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) FRU Removal and Replacement Figure 4-30. Removing a Fan Cable from the System Board Connector 4. Each fan is attached to the inner fan wall by four plastic rivets. Using your index finger, press on each rivet from the front side of the workstation to remove the back side of the plastic rivets from the rivet inserts, as shown in Figure 4-31.
Replacing a System Board Cooling Fan To replace a system board cooling fan, do the following: 1. Position the fan so that the air flow arrow on the fan, as shown in Figure 4-32, points toward the rear of the workstation. Figure 4-32.
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Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) FRU Removal and Replacement 4. Guide the insertion barrel into the fan fastener hole from the center of the workstation. Press the rivet pin into the barrel which is held in place by the chassis inner wall and the fan housing.
I/O Cards The J5xxx and J7xxx workstations have 64-bit slots for PCI (Peripheral Connect Interface) I/O cards. As you face the front of the workstation, the I/O slots are located on the I/O board on the right side of the workstation. There are five PCI-2X slots, two PCI-4X slots, and one slot for power only.
Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) FRU Removal and Replacement Figure 4-35. Removing the PCI Retainer Clip 4. Remove the screw that secures the I/O card to the I/O slot. An example I/O slot screw for an installed I/O card is shown in Figure 4-36. Save the screw for future use (for example, to install a new I/O card or to replace the I/O slot with a filler plate).
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PCI slots. Do not insert I/O cards that together draw more than 264 Watts, or damage to the workstation may result. NOTE If you install three HP V the HP V ISUALIZE imposed on the remaining I/O slots. Each of these graphics cards, while electrically connected to only one I/O slot, takes the physical space of two slots, and each card draws about 78 Watts.
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Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) FRU Removal and Replacement 5. If a filler plate is installed in the I/O slot on the rear panel of the workstation, remove the screw that secures the filler plate and remove the filler plate. Save the screw for securing the I/O card you will install, and save the filler plate for later use.
Battery on I/O Board The battery in the J5xxx and J7xxx workstations is contained within the real-time clock module on the I/O board. This section describes how to remove and replace the real-time clock module containing the battery. Removing the Battery on the I/O Board To remove the battery from the I/O board, do the following: 1.
Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) FRU Removal and Replacement Figure 4-38. Removing the PCI Retainer Clip 4. Locate the real-time clock module, which is designated as U49 and is between PCI slots 5 and 6 on the I/O board, as shown in Figure 4-39. NOTE To access the real-time clock module, you may need to remove some I/O cards.
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Replacing the Battery on the I/O Board To replace the battery on the I/O board, do the following: 1. Insert the real-time clock module on the I/O board between PCI slots 5 and 6, as shown in Figure 4-39 on the previous page. Note the polarity dot which is silk-screened on the component side of the circuit board;...
Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) FRU Removal and Replacement Power Supply This section describes how to remove and replace the power supply in the J5xxx and J7xxx workstations. As you face the workstation, the power supply is on the right side. NOTE If the LCD displays an error message that relates to one of the power supply’s internal cooling fans, you will need to replace the entire power supply.
4. Remove either the four bus bar thumbscrews on the J5xxx workstation, or the five bus bar thumbscrews on the J7xxx. Figure 4-42 shows these thumbscrews on the J5xxx workstation. Figure 4-42. Bus Bar Thumbscrews 5. Remove the two T-15 Torx screws that secure the power supply to the rear panel of the workstation, as shown in Figure 4-43.
Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) FRU Removal and Replacement 6. As you face the power supply on the right side of the workstation, remove the T-15 Torx screw in the lower-left corner of the power supply, as shown in Figure 4-44. Figure 4-44.
Figure 4-45. SCSI Cable from the SCA Hard Disk Interface SCSI cable 4. Pick up the power supply with both hands and align the power supply with the guide rails. Slide the power supply forward on the guide rails to seat it in the I/O board connectors.
Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) FRU Removal and Replacement 7. Replace the bus bar shield by aligning the edge with the power supply edge while inserting the hooks into the slots. Rock the bus bar shield into place by pressing down towards the chassis floor.
I/O Board This section describes how to remove and replace the I/O board in J5xxx and J7xxx workstations. Removing the I/O Board To remove the I/O board, do the following: 1. Remove the top panel and the right side panel from the workstation. 2.
Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) FRU Removal and Replacement CAUTION Do not pull on the center of the flex cable’s ejector handle, as this may bend or break the ejector handle. Only pull on the two outer corners of the ejector handle, as indicated by the arrows on the flex cable.
Figure 4-51. Screws for the I/O Board on the Rear Panel T-15 Torx screws 8. Slide the I/O board to the left, which disengages the ten keyhole standoffs holding the I/O board to the center wall of the chassis. 9. Pull the I/O board straight out until it clears the keyhole standoffs, and then lift it out of the chassis.
Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) FRU Removal and Replacement SCA Hard Disk Interface This section describes how to remove and replace the SCA (Single Connector Attach) hard disk interface (also known as the backplane board), which is mounted on the back of the hard disk drive bays in the J5xxx and J7xxx workstations.
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6. Remove the four screws from the SCA hard disk interface, as shown in Figure 4-52 on the previous page. 7. Raise the SCA hard disk interface straight up and pull outward to relieve it from the internal chassis hooks. Replacing the SCA Hard Disk Interface To replace the SCA hard disk interface, do the following: 1.
Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) FRU Removal and Replacement I/O Cooling Fan This section describes how to remove and replace the I/O cooling fan, which is located in the fan/speaker mounting bracket in the bottom of the front, right side of the workstation. Removing the I/O Cooling Fan To remove the I/O cooling fan, do the following: 1.
6. Pull on the fan/speaker mounting bracket tab that is closest to the internal chassis wall, as shown in Figure 4-55. Figure 4-55. Loosening the Fan/Speaker Mounting Bracket 7. Rotate and tilt the mounting bracket to remove it from the chassis, as shown in Figure 4-56.
Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) FRU Removal and Replacement 9. Simultaneously push both tabs outward with your thumbs while using your index fingers to lift the fan out of the mounting bracket, as shown in Figure 4-57. Figure 4-57. Removing the Fan from the Mounting Bracket 10.Carefully guide the fan cable out of the bracket.
4. Align the mounting bracket to snap in place over the mounting bracket’s housing posts. Slide the mounting bracket along the chassis floor until it snaps into place. Take care not to pinch the cables to the inner chassis wall. Figure 4-59 shows the fan/speaker mounting bracket correctly installed.
Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) FRU Removal and Replacement Speaker This section describes how to remove and replace the speaker, which is located in the fan/speaker mounting bracket in the bottom of the front, right side of the workstation. Removing the Speaker To remove the speaker, do the following: 1.
6. Pull on the fan/speaker mounting bracket tab that is closest to the internal chassis wall, as shown in Figure 4-62. Figure 4-62. Loosening the Fan/Speaker Mounting Bracket 7. Rotate and tilt the mounting bracket to remove it from the chassis, as shown in Figure 4-63.
Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) FRU Removal and Replacement 9. Slide the speaker out of the guides in the fan/speaker mounting bracket, as shown in Figure 4-64. Figure 4-64. Removing the Speaker from the Mounting Bracket Replacing the Speaker To replace the speaker, do the following: 1.
3. Align the mounting bracket to snap in place over the mounting bracket’s housing posts. Slide the mounting bracket along the chassis floor until it snaps into place. Take care not to pinch the cables to the inner chassis wall. Figure 4-66 shows the fan/speaker mounting bracket correctly installed.
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Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) FRU Removal and Replacement Chapter 4...
Boot Console Handler This chapter explains how to use the Boot Console Handler, which provides an interactive environment after the power-on sequence in HP V J5xxx and J7xxx workstations. ISUALIZE...
Boot Console Handler Chapter Overview Chapter Overview This chapter contains the following main sections: • Boot Console Handler Features • Accessing the Boot Console Handler • Boot Console Menus • Booting the Workstation • Searching for Bootable Media • Resetting the Workstation •...
Boot Console Handler Features There are times when you want to interact directly with the hardware of the J5xxx or J7xxx workstation before it boots the operating system. These workstations provide a menu-driven Boot Console Handler that allows you to perform special tasks, display information, and set certain system parameters, even if the operating system is unavailable.
2. Press the power switch on the front panel of the workstation to power it off. NOTE There is no need to manually shut down the HP-UX operating system on the workstation before powering it off. When you press the power switch, the workstation automatically shuts down the operating system before terminating the power.
Boot Console Menus The boot console menus follow, showing the various tasks you can perform and the available information. The shortened version of each command is indicated by the uppercase letters. Help is available for all the menus and commands by using either help, he, or ? and the menu or command for which you want help.
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------ Information Menu ------------------------------- Command ------- BootINfo CAche ChipRevisions COprocessor FwrVersion LanAddress MEmory PRocessor SysConfig WArnings BOot [PRI|ALT|<path>] DIsplay HElp [<menu>|<command>] Display help for menu or command RESET MAin ------ Information Menu: Enter command > Chapter 5 Description ----------- Display all system information Display boot-related information Display cache information Display revisions of VLSI and firmware...
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Boot Console Handler Boot Console Menus ------ Service Menu ----------------------------------- Command ------- ChassisCodes [<proc>|ON|OFF] CLEARPIM EepromRead [<addr> [<len>]] MemRead <addr>[<len>] [<type>] PCIDelay [<value>] PDT [CLEAR] PIM [<proc>] [HPMC|LPMC|TOC] ScRoll [ON|OFF] BOot [PRI|ALT|<path>] DIsplay HElp [<menu>|<command>] RESET MAin ----- Service Menu: Enter command > Description ----------- Display/enable/disable chassis codes...
Booting the Workstation You usually start a workstation by turning it on and waiting for HP-UX to boot automatically. However, you may not always want the usual boot sequence to occur. For example, you may want to start the workstation from an operating sytem that is stored on a device that is different from the usual boot device.
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ISL is the program that actually controls the loading of the operating system. By interacting with ISL, you can choose to load an alternate version of the HP-UX operating system. If you do not want to interact with ISL, you must enter no (N).
Searching for Bootable Media To list all devices that contain bootable media, follow the directions in “Accessing the Boot Console Handler” on page 150, and then type the following at the prompt: Main Menu: Enter command > search ipl [Enter] The search command searches all buses.
Boot Console Handler Resetting the Workstation Resetting the Workstation To reset the workstation to its predefined values, follow the directions in “Accessing the Boot Console Handler” on page 150, and then type the following at the prompt to access the Configuration Menu: Main Menu: Enter command >...
Displaying and Setting Paths A path is the hardware address of a device that is attached to the I/O system of a workstation. The path command sets the system paths shown in Table 5-1. The path command sets and displays the hardware address of a specified device attached to the I/O bus of the workstation.
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Boot Console Handler Displaying and Setting Paths To set a system path to a new value, follow the directions in “Accessing the Boot Console Handler” on page 150, and then type the following at the prompt: Main Menu: Enter command > path path_type path [Enter] where path_type is one of the path types listed in Table 5-1 and path is the specification of the path in Mnemonic Style Notation (as described in Table 5-2).
See “Setting the Monitor Type” on page 162 for a list of types. For example, an HP V graphics card (Product Number A4977A) installed in option slot 7 would be graphics(7).
1600x1200 monitor that uses a frequency of 75 Hz. Setting the Monitor Type NOTE The HP V ISUALIZE supported graphics cards for the J5xxx and J7xxx workstations) disagree about monitor type 1 (72 Hz versus 75 Hz). Only one of these card families works unless the workstation has a multisync monitor.
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MONITOR INFORMATION Path Slot Head Type ---- ---- ---- ---- GRAPHICS(7) GRAPHICS(7) GRAPHICS(7) GRAPHICS(7) GRAPHICS(7) GRAPHICS(7) GRAPHICS(7) GRAPHICS(7) GRAPHICS(7) GRAPHICS(7) GRAPHICS(7) GRAPHICS(7) GRAPHICS(7) GRAPHICS(7) GRAPHICS(7) Configuration Menu: Enter command > To set the monitor type for GRAPHICS(7) to monitor type 8, type the following: Configuration Menu: Enter command >...
Boot Console Handler Displaying and Setting the Monitor Type Setting the Monitor Type at Power On If you replace a workstation’s monitor with a different monitor type, and do not set the workstation’s graphics parameters by using the monitor command before doing so, you may need to perform the following if your screen is blank.
4. Power on the workstation. The system will now display the console to the terminal connected to Serial 1 port. Note that you can use a 9-pin to 9-pin serial cable (HP Part Number F1044-80002) to connect an HP OmniBook serial port to the workstation.
Boot Console Handler Displaying the Current Memory Configuration Displaying the Current Memory Configuration The following sample screen output uses the memory command to show a memory configuration table with properly-installed and configured memory. To display the current memory configuration for a workstation, first follow the directions in “Accessing the Boot Console Handler”...
Displaying the Status of the I/O Slots The IO command lets you identify all built-in I/O devices and optional I/O devices installed in the option slots. It is available in the Information Menu. To use the IO command from the Information Menu of the Boot Console Handler, type the following: Information Menu: Enter command >...
Boot Console Handler Setting the Auto Boot and Auto Search Flags Setting the Auto Boot and Auto Search Flags The auto boot and auto search flags are variables stored in the system’s non-volatile memory. (Non-volatile memory retains its contents even after power is turned off.) If you reset these flags to new values, the change takes effect the next time you reboot the workstation.
Displaying and Setting the Security Mode The secure flag is a variable stored in non-volatile memory. (Non-volatile memory retains its contents even after power is turned off.) If you reset this flag to a new value, the change takes effect the next time you reboot the workstation. When the secure flag is set to on, auto boot and auto search are enabled and cannot be stopped.
Boot Console Handler Displaying and Setting Fastboot Mode Displaying and Setting Fastboot Mode When fastboot is enabled (set to on), the workstation does a quick check of the memory and skips some processor selftests during its power-on selftests. This enables the workstation to complete its boot process quicker.
Displaying the LAN Station Address It is sometimes necessary to supply the LAN station address of the workstation to other users. For example, if the workstation is to become a member of a cluster, the cluster administrator needs to know the LAN station address in order to add the workstation to the cluster.
Boot Console Handler Displaying System Information Displaying System Information The all command allows you to display the system’s processor revision and speed, cache size, memory size, flag settings, and the boot and console paths. To display system information, from the Information Menu type the following: Information Menu: Enter command >...
ISL> ISL is the program that actually controls the loading of the operating system. By interacting with ISL, you can choose to load an alternate version of the HP-UX operating system. For example, if the usual kernel (/stand/vmunix) on the root disk has become corrupted, and you wish to boot the workstation from the backup kernel (/stand/vmunix.prev), type the following at the ISL>...
The entry for the keyboard and mouse devices begins at byte address 160 and ends at 191. • listautofl or lsautofl - lists the contents of the (HP-UX) autoboot file. • support - boots the Support Tape from the boot device.
Specifications Environmental Specifications Environmental Specifications Altitude Operating: 0–10,000 ft (0–3,000 m) @ 0 to +45˚ C Non-operating: 15,000 ft (0–4,500 m) @ –40 to +70˚ C DC Magnetic Field Interference Operating: <1 Gauss at surface of product Non-operating: <2 milli Gauss @ 7 feet Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Emissions: FCC Class B CISPR B...
Shock Operating: 20g at 3ms, 1/2 sine in normal axis with no hard errors Non-operating: 80g at 3ms, 1/2 sine, normal axis Vibration Operating random: 0.21 G Swept sine survival: 0.5 g peak, 5–500 Hz Random survival: 2.09 G Electrical Specifications Input Power •...
Regulatory and Safety Information This appendix lists the regulatory requirements, as well as the regulatory and safety statements, for the HP V J5xxx and J7xxx workstations. ISUALIZE...
Regulatory and Safety Information Regulatory Requirements Regulatory Requirements This section lists the regulatory requirements met by the J5xxx and J7xxx workstations. Product Safety Canada cUL listing to CSA 22.2 No. 950 Europe EN 60950 (with Nordic deviations), TUV GS Mark Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and 93/68/EEC ISE (Eastern CB Report to IEC 950=+A1+A2+A3+A4...
• Ask the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help. Hewlett-Packard’s system certification tests were conducted with HP-supported peripheral devices and HP shielded cables, such as those you receive with your computer. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Hewlett-Packard could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Special Video Configuration Statement The following statement applies only to those applications which include a cable connected to the S-Video connector on the A248A card. No modification to the regulatory statements is necessary for applications which include cables connected to other connectors on the card but not to the S-Video connector.
Regulatory and Safety Statements Emissions Regulations Compliance Any third-party I/O device installed in HP system(s) must be in accordance with the requirements set forth in the preceding Emissions Regulations statements. In the event that a third-party non-compliant I/O device is installed, the customer assumes all responsibility and liability arising therefrom.
Regulatory and Safety Information Regulatory and Safety Statements Warnings WARNING: Removing the device cover may expose sharp edges in the equipment chassis. To avoid injury, use care when installing customer add-on devices. WARNUNG: Das Entfernen der Geräteabdeckung legt die scharfen Kanten im Inneren des Gerätes frei. Um Verietzungen zu vermeiden, seien Sie vorsichtig beim Einbau von zusätzlichen Bauteilen, die vom Kunden selber eingebaut werden können.
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Regulatory and Safety Information Regulatory and Safety Statements Appendix B...
SCSI Connections This appendix provides information about connecting SCSI (Small Computer System Interface) devices to an HP V J5xxx or J7xxx workstation. ISUALIZE...
SCSI Connections Appendix Overview Appendix Overview This appendix contains the following main sections: • SCSI Bus Differences • SCSI Restrictions • SCSI Bus Length Constraints • Assigning SCSI Device IDs • Connecting to the SCSI Ports NOTE When attaching external SCSI devices, be sure to terminate the last device on each external SCSI bus.
Table C-1. SCSI Bus Differences SCSI Type Transfer Rate Up to 20 MB/sec Up to 80 MB/sec Address 7 is reserved for host controller use on all buses. This information is specific to the HP V Appendix C Maximum Data Bus Maximum Width...
7 is reserved by the system. Cables Only SCSI cables approved by HP can be used to connect a J5xxx or J7xxx workstation to SCSI devices. HP offers the following SCSI cables for NSE SCSI devices: • 1.0 meter (3.281 feet) cable (HP Product Number C2908A) •...
fit on an NSE connector only. The LVD terminator has 68 pins and will fit on an LVD connector only. The following SCSI terminators are shipped with the J5xxx and J7xxx workstation: • 50-pin NSE terminator (HP Product Number A1658-63012) • 68-pin LVD terminator (HP Product Number A4986-63008) NOTE It is necessary to put a terminator on unused SCSI connectors on the rear panel of the workstation.
SCSI Connections SCSI Bus Length Constraints SCSI Bus Length Constraints This section discusses SCSI bus lengths constraints for the NSE and LVD SCSI buses. NSE SCSI Bus Length The maximum cable length for an NSE SCSI bus is 3 meters. The J5xxx and J7xxx workstation use a negligible amount of this maximum cable length.
Assigning SCSI Device IDs Before assigning a SCSI device ID to a new SCSI device, you need to determine which SCSI device IDs are available. To view the SCSI IDs already in use, type the following command at the prompt and press [Enter]: /usr/sbin/ioscan -f After a few moments, the ioscan utility lists all of the I/O devices it could find.
SCSI Connections Assigning SCSI Device IDs 10/0/15/0.7.0 ext_bus 10/0/15/1 SCSI Dual Port target 10/0/15/1.6 disk 10/0/15/1.6.0 ST39102LC target 10/0/15/1.7 10/0/15/1.7.0 10/1 - ROPEtoPCI 10/2 - ROPEtoPCI 10/4 - ROPEtoPCI 10/6 - ROPEtoPCI processor processor Assigning NSE SCSI Device IDs You can determine which NSE SCSI devices are currently in use by looking under the H/W Path heading in the output from the ioscan command.
Assigning LVD SCSI Device IDs You can determine which LVD SCSI devices are currently in use by looking under the H/W Path heading in the output from the ioscan command discussed previously. The entry 10/0/15/1 is the built-in LVD SCSI bus. For devices connected to the built-in LVD SCSI bus, such as disks, the number between the two decimals and after the third “/”...
SCSI Connections Connecting to the SCSI Ports Connecting to the SCSI Ports This section describes how to connect to the workstation’s NSE and LVD SCSI ports. The J5xxx and J7xxx workstation contains two SCSI connectors: • Narrow Single-Ended SCSI-2 (NSE SCSI) connector •...
Related Documentation Site Preparation Guide • A4978-90220 HP V – ISUALIZE Owner’s Guide • A5991-90000 HP V – ISUALIZE J5xxx/J7xxx Site Preparation Guide J Class Owner’s Guide Appendix D...
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Index Air dividers in J7xxx description of FRU removal/replacement all command in Boot Console Handler Audio connectors electrical specifications auto boot and auto search commands in Boot Console Handler Backplane board description of FRU removal/replacement Battery on system board, FRU removal/replacement Bezel lock, front panel Bezel, front panel...
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Index Connectors on rear panel audio list of parallel power cord RS-232C serial SCSI Console troubleshooting flowchart Console, changing to external terminal CPUs DC/DC converter units in J7xxx description of FRU removal/replacement DDS-3 tape drive carrier configuration Data Compression Operation Mode settings description of filler panel...
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FRU removal/replacement hot-plugging models supported SCSI IDs pre-set Hard disk interface, SCA description of FRU removal/replacement Hot-plugging hard disk drives HP CDE graphical user interface HP Workstations Website HP-UX troubleshooting flowchart versions supported Index I/O board description of...
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Index differences in internal components electrical specifications environmental specifications ESD precautions exploded view diagram fan problems features floppy disk drive floppy disk drive configuration flowcharts for troubleshooting front panel bezel front panel components FRUs graphics cards supported hard disk drive configuration hard disk drives I/O board I/O card configuration...
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Nonexchange part numbers for FRUs NSE SCSI-2 bus lengths bus specifications connecting to the port connector device IDs ODE-based diagnostics Operating system, HP-UX troubleshooting flowchart versions supported Index Ostat code meanings Owner’s guide for J5xxx/J7xxx Panels, FRU removal/replacement front bezel...
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Index hard disk drives I/O board I/O cards I/O cooling fan internal storage devices memory DIMMs power supply power switch real-time clock module SCA hard disk interface side panels speaker system board cooling fans system board tray assembly top panel Requirements for J5xxx/J7xxx electrical environmental...
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Support Tools Manager system verification tests Turbocoolers, microprocessor Ultra2 Wide LVD SCSI bus lengths bus specifications connecting to the port connector device IDs connectors keyboard supported mouse supported User interface Website, HP Workstations Weight of workstation, net Workstation configurations Index...
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