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AlphaServer 8200
Installation Guide
Order Number EK–T8230–IN. A01
This guide is intended for use by Digital customer service engineers and
self-maintenance customers installing a Digital AlphaServer 8200 system.
digital equipment corporation
maynard, massachusetts

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  • Page 1 AlphaServer 8200 Installation Guide Order Number EK–T8230–IN. A01 This guide is intended for use by Digital customer service engineers and self-maintenance customers installing a Digital AlphaServer 8200 system. digital equipment corporation maynard, massachusetts...
  • Page 2 Printed in U.S.A. The following are trademarks of Digital Equipment Corporation: AlphaGenera- tion, AlphaServer, DEC, DECchip, DEC LANcontroller, OpenVMS, StorageWorks, VAX, the AlphaGeneration logo, and the DIGITAL logo. OSF/1 is a registered trademark of the Open Software Foundation, Inc. Presto- serve is a trademark of Legato Systems, Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Preface ....................vii Chapter 1 Installation Overview Installation Flowchart ............1-2 Chapter 2 Installing the System Cabinet Inspect the Shipment ............. 2-2 Collect Tools and Resources ..........2-4 Remove Carton and Packing Material ........2-6 Remove from the Pallet ............2-8 Level the Cabinet ..............
  • Page 4 Connect Ethernet Cables ............4-8 Connect FDDI Cables (Optional) ........4-10 Connect DSSI Cables (Optional) ......... 4-12 Chapter 5 Powering Up the System Prepare to Check the AC Power ..........5-2 Measure the AC Power ............5-4 Turn the Power On and Check Indicators ......5-6 Chapter 6 System Self-Test Check Module Status LEDs ..........
  • Page 5 7-10 Set Boot Commands ............. 7-26 7-11 AlphaServer 8200 LFU Booting .......... 7-28 7-12 Sample DEC VET User Session for Command Mode ..7-30 Figures Installation Flowchart ............1-2 Inspection Flowchart ............. 2-2 Packing Material ..............2-6 Preparation and Removal from Pallet ........2-8 Leveler Foot Adjustment .............
  • Page 6 Verification Procedure ............7-4 Diagnostic Overview .............. 7-6 SCSI Disks in StorageWorks Shelves ....... 7-14 Tables AlphaServer 8200 and 8400 Documentation ......viii Related Documents ..............x Tools and Resources ............... 2-4 Shipping Dimensions and Weights ........2-7 Cabinet Dimensions and Weights ......... 3-5 SCSI Cables to Devices in Other Cabinets ......

  • Page 7: Preface

    Preface Intended Audience This manual is written for Digital customer service engineers and self- maintenance customers who require information to install an AlphaServer 8200 system. Document Structure This manual uses a structured documentation design. Topics are organ- ized into small sections for efficient reference. Each topic begins with an abstract.

  • Page 8: Alphaserver 8200 And 8400 Documentation

    Front Rear Front Rear Documentation Titles Table 1 lists the books in the AlphaServer 8200 and 8400 documentation set. Table 2 lists other documents that you may find useful. Table 1 AlphaServer 8200 and 8400 Documentation Title Order Number Hardware User Information and Installation EK–T8030–OP...
  • Page 9 Table 1 AlphaServer 8200 and 8400 Documentation (Continued) Title Order Number Reference Manuals EK–T8030–TM System Technical Manual EK–DWLPA–TM DWLPA PCI Adapter Technical Manual Upgrade Manuals for Both Systems EK–KN7CC–IN KN7CC CPU Module Installation Card EK–MS7CC–IN MS7CC Memory Installation Card EK–KFTHA–IN...
  • Page 10 AA–Q6WVA–TE StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Subsystem Family Software User’s Guide for OpenVMS AXP AA–Q6TGA–TE StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Subsystem Family Software User’s Guide for DEC OSF/1 Operating System Manuals EY–L520E–DP Alpha Architecture Reference Manual AA–PJU7A–TE DEC OSF/1 Guide to System Administration AA–PS2DE–TE...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1 Installation Overview

    Chapter 1 Installation Overview This chapter provides a quick overview of the installation procedure and relates the steps of the procedure with chapters in this manual. It consists of one section: • Installation Flowchart Installation Overview 1-1...

  • Page 12: Installation Flowchart

    1.1 Installation Flowchart In general, a system is installed as shown in Figure 1-1. Figure 1-1 Installation Flowchart Chapter 2 Install System Cabinet Multiple Chapter 3 Cabinets Connect Console, Chapter 4 SCSI, Ethernet, and FDDI cables Chapter 5 Power Up System Chapter 6 System Self-Test Verification...
  • Page 13 In general, the procedure is as follows (Figure 1-1): Install the system cabinet as described in Chapter 2. If the system has one or more expander cabinets, refer to Chapter 3 for installation instructions. Connect the console, and, if appropriate, make the Ethernet, FDDI, and SCSI connections as described in Chapter 4.

  • Page 15: Chapter 2 Installing The System Cabinet

    Chapter 2 Installing the System Cabinet This chapter describes how to install the AlphaServer 8200 system cabi- net. The cabinet contains the CPU, memory, at least one PCI I/O subsys- tem, disks, and power. If your system has an expander cabinet, unpack it and remove it from the pallet as described in the first four sections of this chapter.

  • Page 16: Inspect The Shipment

    2.1 Inspect the Shipment Check that all system equipment is at the installation site. Figure 2-1 Inspection Flowchart Check Equipment Against Shipping List Incomplete or Customer Damaged Contacts Carrier Shipment Missing or Contact Enter in LARS Report Incorrect Unit Manager Notify Customer Equipment Continue Unpacking...
  • Page 17 NOTE: Physically inspect the system to be sure parts have not become loose during shipment. If you find a damaged container or package, notify the customer. Wait un- til the customer contacts the insurance company and gives you permission to continue unpacking. Compare items listed on the Product Delivery Document (in a slip envelope on the shipping box) with the packing slip contained in a plastic envelope on the shipping box.

  • Page 18: Collect Tools And Resources

    2.2 Collect Tools and Resources You will need the items listed in Table 2-1 to unpack and install the system cabinet. The removal of the cabinet from the pallet re- quires at least two people. Table 2-1 Tools and Resources Item To verify that all hardware has been delivered Product Delivery...
  • Page 19 Review requirements such as power, environmental, and space require- ments for the system. NOTE: Since the cabinet is heavy and has a high center of gravity, remov- ing it from the pallet requires at least two people. For more information: Site Preparation Guide Installing the System Cabinet 2-5...

  • Page 20: Remove Carton And Packing Material

    2.3 Remove Carton and Packing Material Take off the carton and remove all packing material to prepare the system cabinet for removal from the pallet. Figure 2-2 Packing Material BXB-0096A-92 2-6 Installing the System Cabinet...

  • Page 21: Shipping Dimensions And Weights

    Use the following procedure to unpack the system cabinet: Position the carton so that the front faces an open space with enough clearance to allow the cabinet to be rolled down ramps. Using a utility knife, cut the shipping straps from the carton. Remove the outside top cardboard cover.

  • Page 22: Remove From The Pallet

    2.4 Remove from the Pallet Check the cabinet for external damage. Remove the four shipping brackets that attach the cabinet to the pallet. Insert the ramps on the front of the pallet and remove the cabinet. WARNING: At least two people are required to remove the cabinet from the pallet.
  • Page 23 WARNING: Serious injury may result if the cabinet is improperly han- dled or proper safety conditions are not met. Check the cabinet sides, top, front door, and rear panel for damage. If the cabinet is damaged, do the following: a. Enter the location and extent of the damage on the LARS report. b.

  • Page 24: Level The Cabinet

    2.5 Level the Cabinet Inspect the rubber leveler feet to be sure they have not been dam- aged during shipping. To level the cabinet, adjust the feet and check the cabinet with a bubble level. Figure 2-4 Leveler Foot Adjustment Locknut Leveler Hexnut Leveler Foot...
  • Page 25 Using an adjustable wrench, lower and adjust the leveler feet at each corner of the system. (A shipping bracket can also be used to lower the leveler feet. The bracket cutout and leveler feet hexnuts are the same size.) Using a bubble level, check to see that the cabinet is properly leveled (side to side and front to back).

  • Page 26: Install Stabilizing Brackets

    2.6 Install Stabilizing Brackets The AlphaServer 8200 is tall and narrow. Two stabilizing brackets need to be installed to stabilize the cabinet. Figure 2-5 Stabilizing Bracket Installation Leveler Foot Stabilizing Bracket Leveler Foot Cutout BX0449A-94 2-12 Installing the System Cabinet...
  • Page 27 The two stabilizing brackets must be bolted to the cabinet frame at the front and the back of the machine. Get the stabilizing brackets from the accessories box. (PN 74-49866) Open the front door and install one bracket at the front of the system using two of the 6mm screws that come with the brackets.

  • Page 29: Chapter 3 Installing An Expander Cabinet

    Chapter 3 Installing an Expander Cabinet This chapter explains how to install one or more expander cabinets for the system. An expander cabinet provides room for I/O adapters and addi- tional storage for the system. The system can have a maximum of two ex- pander cabinets.

  • Page 30: Unpack The Cabinet

    3.1 Unpack the Cabinet Unpack the expander cabinet in the same way you unpacked the system cabinet in Chapter 2. Figure 3-1 Expander Cabinet Rear Front StorageWorks Shelves Shelves CCL Panel Expander Console External External External Power Regulator BX-0610A-94 3-2 Installing an Expander Cabinet...
  • Page 31 Inspect the shipment for the expander cabinet as done for the system cabinet (see Section 2.1). Collect the tools and resources needed to install the expander cabinet (see Section 2.2). Remove the carton and packing material from the expander cabinet (see Section 2.3).

  • Page 32: Position The Cabinet

    3.2 Position the Cabinet Position the expander cabinet next to the system cabinet. The first expander cabinet is positioned to the right of the system cabinet, and the second to the left as viewed from the front. Figure 3-2 Expander Cabinet Positioning Expander System Expander...

  • Page 33: System Layout

    As shown in Figure 3-2, place the first expander cabinet to the right of the system cabinet as viewed from the front of the system. Position a second expander cabinet to the left of the system cabinet. A system can have a maximum of two expander cabinets. Figure 3-3 shows the system layout with clearances for access, and Table 3-3 provides infor- mation on cabinet dimensions and weights.

  • Page 34: Level All Cabinets

    3.3 Level All Cabinets Level the cabinets by adjusting the rubber feet on all the cabinets and then check the cabinets with a bubble level. Be sure the sides of the cabinets butt each other and the cabinets are the same height.
  • Page 35 Use an adjustable wrench to lower and adjust the leveler feet. A ship- ping bracket can also be used to adjust the leveler feet, since the bracket cutout and leveler feet hexnuts are the same size. Use a bubble level while adjusting the feet and make sure all cabinets are properly leveled in three dimensions (top to bottom, side to side, and front to back).

  • Page 36: Install The Securing Brackets

    3.4 Install the Securing Brackets The expander cabinet is secured to the system cabinet by two L- shaped brackets inserted over the front and back top corners of the cabinet’s sides. Figure 3-5 Installing Securing Brackets Expander System Cabinet Cabinet Securing Bracket digital AlphaServer...
  • Page 37 Locate the L-shaped multi-cabinet securing brackets (PN 74-49873-01) in the expander cabinet installation kit. The two securing brackets are placed on the top corners of the side panels of adjacent cabinets. See Figure 3-5. The brackets are tight and require some force to install. If the cabinets are not snug against each other, the brackets will not fit and could damage the sides of the cabinets.

  • Page 38: Connect The Power Control Cable

    3.5 Connect the Power Control Cable Connect the power control cable from the control panel in the sys- tem cabinet to the CCL panel in the expander cabinet. If there are two expander cabinets, install the jack splitter into the control panel in the system cabinet and connect both power control cables to the splitter.

  • Page 39: Control Panel And Jack Splitter

    WARNING: Before beginning this procedure, make sure the system is powered off. If there are two expander cabinets, plug the jack splitter (PN 12- 44937-01) into the system cabinet control panel jack marked Ex- pander. See Figure 3-7. For the right expander cabinet, plug the power control cable (PN 17- 03511-04) into the jack splitter or the jack marked Expander on the system control panel in the system cabinet.

  • Page 40: Connect The I/O Cable

    3.6 Connect the I/O Cable Connect the I/O cable(s) between the system and expander cabi- nets. Figure 3-8 I/O Cable Connections Front Front Front Front I/O Cables I/O Cables to Right to Left Expander Expander SERVER Expander 2100 Console On/Off Enable PowerComm3 External...
  • Page 41 Figure 3-8 shows a system with nine PCIs. In this configuration, a single KFTIA is in TLSB slot 8 and two KFTHAs are in TLSB slots 7 and 6. There are nine PCIs, one in the system cabinet and four in each expander cabinet.

  • Page 43: Chapter 4 Making Console, Scsi, Ethernet, Fddi, And Dssi Connections

    Chapter 4 Making Console, SCSI, Ethernet, FDDI, and DSSI Connections This chapter describes how to connect a console terminal and how to make SCSI, Ethernet, FDDI, and connections. It consists of the following sec- tions: • Connect the Console Terminal •...

  • Page 44: Connect The Console Terminal

    4.1 Connect the Console Terminal Figure 4-1 shows a system cabinet with a console terminal. Con- nect the console terminal to the console terminal port in the sys- tem cabinet as shown in Figure 4-2. Figure 4-1 System Cabinet, Console Terminal, and Printer digital AlphaServer 8200 LA75...

  • Page 45: Control Panel And Console Terminal Port

    Unpack the VT510 console terminal. The console terminal signal cable is shipped in the loose piece box and consists of a 17-01364-02 cable and H8575-A adapter. Open the front door and connect one end of the 17-01364-02 cable to the console terminal port on the control panel. Connect the cable ground wire to the cabinet grounding screw nearby (see Figure 4-2).

  • Page 46: Connect The Console Load Device

    4.2 Connect the Console Load Device Should the console load device cable be dislodged during ship- ment, follow these instructions. The CD-ROM drive located at the top of the storage drawer in the upper left of the system cabinet is the system load device.

  • Page 47: Kzpaa As The Console Load Device Support

    The BN21H-0E cable is used to connect the CD-ROM drive to the single- ended port on the KFTIA. Figure 4-3 shows the KFTIA and the CD-ROM connector locations. Check to see that the BN21H-0E cable is installed properly. If there is no KFTIA, support for the CD-ROM comes from the KZPAA in the PCI.

  • Page 48: Connect Scsi Cables

    4.3 Connect SCSI Cables SCSI cable connections depend upon the customer order. Con- necting and routing cables are dependent on placement of adapt- ers and devices. Read the information provided and install the ca- bles needed. Figure 4-5 System and Expander Cabinets Front Front Option slot 2...
  • Page 49 The SCSI cables should not be routed in front of power supply fans. Table 4-1 lists SCSI cables used in AlphaServer 8200 systems to connect devices outside the system cabinet with their adapters.

  • Page 50: Connect Ethernet Cables

    4.4 Connect Ethernet Cables Two Ethernet ports are available on the KFTIA. Connect the Eth- ernet cable to the KFTIA and to the Ethernet transceiver if the customer is planning to use this option. Ethernet ports are also available through the PCI I/O subsystem. To connect to the Ether- net through a subsystem, connect the Ethernet cable to the Ether- net adapter in the PCI and to the Ethernet transceiver.

  • Page 51: Ethernet Connectors On Pci Adapters

    Two DECchip 21040-AA Ethernet chips on the KFTIA are implemented as twisted-pair Ethernet. They are connected to the Ethernet by a BN25G-xx or a BN26M-xx transceiver cable. The DE435-AA, the PCI Ethernet adapter, implements all three Ethernet variants: twisted-pair, or thick wire, or ThinWire.

  • Page 52: Connect Fddi Cables (Optional)

    4.5 Connect FDDI Cables (Optional) If the system includes an FDDI option, connect the FDDI cable to the KFTIA or to the DEFPA option in the PCI I/O subsystem and to the FDDI transceiver. Figure 4-8 FDDI Connectors on KFTIA FDDI Option DEFPZ -AA Variant...

  • Page 53: Fddi Connectors On Pci Adapter

    Table 4-2 FDDI Options and Cables Option Description Location Associated Cable Multimode fiber (MMF) KFTIA BN24D or BN24E DEFPZ-AA Twisted-pair (UTP) KFTIA BN26M or BN26S DEFPZ-UA Single attachment BN34A, BN34B, or DEFPA-AA (MMF) BN34D DEFPA-DA Dual attachment (MMF) BN34A, BN34B, or BN34D DEFPA-UA Twisted-pair (UTP)

  • Page 54: Connect Dssi Cables (Optional)

    4.6 Connect DSSI Cables (Optional) If the system has a KFESB option on the EISA bus and manufac- turing has not cabled it because the placement of the adapter and the devices are in different cabinets, cable the devices to the adapter.

  • Page 55: Storageworks Shelf With Dssi Controller

    The KFESB is an EISA to DSSI adapter. Required with this option is the KFE70 and its attendant hardware. If the KFESB is not cabled, attach one end of the DSSI cable (BC29R- xx or BC29S-xx) to the KFESB connector in the PCI/EISA I/O subsys- tem (see Figure 4-10).

  • Page 57: Chapter 5 Powering Up The System

    Chapter 5 Powering Up the System This chapter provides an overview of the power-up procedure for the sys- tem. Sections include: • Prepare to Check the AC Power • Measure the AC Power • Turn the Power On and Check Indicators Powering Up the System 5-1...

  • Page 58: Prepare To Check The Ac Power

    5.1 Prepare to Check the AC Power As a preliminary step before checking the AC power, make sure that the power cord is not plugged in and that the breaker switch is off. Figure 5-1 Circuit Breaker for the AC Power Single Power Unit Redundant Power Rear...
  • Page 59 At this point, the AC power cord should still be unplugged. Pull down the circuit breaker handle on the AC input box (see Figure 5-1). At the control panel, make sure the pushbutton switch is in the off po- sition. The circuit breaker on the power supply controls power to the system.

  • Page 60: Measure The Ac Power

    5.2 Measure the AC Power With a digital multimeter, check the AC power supplied at the re- ceptacle at the installation site. There are two types of recepta- cles: one for Europe and the other for other parts of the world. Figure 5-2 Measuring System Power 230 V NOMINAL (32 A)
  • Page 61 Check that the receptacle provided is correct. This should have been done during site preparation. Using a voltmeter, measure the voltages between lines in the recepta- cle as shown in Figure 5-2. Verify that the voltages are within the range specified in Table 5-1. If the voltages are out of range, contact an electrician.

  • Page 62: Turn The Power On And Check Indicators

    5.3 Turn the Power On and Check Indicators Power up the system by pushing up the circuit breaker handle on the AC input box. Push the On/Off button; then monitor the state of the system as it powers up. Figure 5-3 Control Panel LEDs On/Off Enable...

  • Page 63: Power Regulator

    Turn the power on by pushing the circuit breaker handle up (see Fig- ure 5-1). Go to the front of the cabinet and check that the green power regulator LED(s) are blinking (see Figure 5-4). Push the On/Off button. The following should occur (see Figure 5-3): a.

  • Page 65: Chapter 6 System Self-Test

    Chapter 6 System Self-Test On power-up, the system runs an automatic self-test. Self-test results are indicated by module LEDs, the self-test display at the console terminal, and the Fault light on the control panel. Sections in this chapter include: • Check Module Status LEDs •...

  • Page 66: Check Module Status Leds

    6.1 Check Module Status LEDs Check the system module status LEDs for self-test success. If the LEDs indicate failure, refer to the Operations Manual for more in- formation. Powering Up and Checking the LEDs Figure 6-1 Front Self-Test LEDs KFTHA KFTIA BX-0606C-94 6-2 System Self-Test...

  • Page 67: Leds After Self-Test

    Processor and memory modules have a green LED that lights when the module passes or completes self-test. These LEDs can be viewed through holes in the shield of the module enclosure from the front of the cabinet. PCI I/O modules are not visible but some connectors have LEDs on them. Table 6-1 lists TLSB and DWLPA, the PCI motherboard, modules showing LED conditions after self-test.

  • Page 68: Check The Self-Test Display

    6.2 Check the Self-Test Display The AlphaServer 8200 contains only the "back" half of the TLSB card cage. Nodes 4 through 8 reflect the right-to-left position of the TLSB slots as viewed from the front of the cabinet. Self-test re- sults are displayed on the console terminal.
  • Page 69 The NODE # line lists the (hexadecimal) node numbers on the TLSB and I/O buses. Node numbers and slot numbers are identical. For the PCI I/O subsystem nodes 0 - B are counted from right to left. The TYP line indicates the type of module at each TLSB node: •...

  • Page 71: Chapter 7 Diagnostics And Utilities

    Chapter 7 Diagnostics and Utilities After the system passes self-test, you must verify proper system operation. First verify the presence of SCSI devices, then verify the boot device load path. After the path is verified, you can boot the operating system and use operating system-based test programs (such as VET) to complete system verification.

  • Page 72: Console Load Device

    7.1 Console Load Device The compact disk (CD) drive is the in-cabinet console load device. During system installation the console load device is used to load software and boot various utilities like the Loadable Firmware Up- date (LFU) Utility. Figure 7-1 Accessing the Console Load Device TLSB KZPAA...
  • Page 73 The console load device is used for: • Installing or updating software • Loading a backup utility program • Interchanging user data • Updating module firmware • The compact disk (CD) drive is the console load device for these sys- tems.

  • Page 74: Verification Overview

    7.2 Verification Overview The following process is used to verify the system after installa- tion. Figure 7-2 Verification Procedure Power Up System. Self-Test Runs. Use show commands to become familiar with the system Check that the console configures all the devices on the system Perform special configuration...
  • Page 75 When the system powers up, self-test runs. Verify that all tests have passed by checking the results in the self-test display. Use the show configuration and show device commands to deter- mine the self-test status for the I/O adapters and devices. Identify the load device.

  • Page 76: Diagnostics Overview

    7.3 Diagnostics Overview Self-tests and additional ROM-based diagnostics are run automati- cally at power-up. Console-based exercisers can be run from the console in User Mode. The system Verifier and Exerciser Tool is run under the operating system. Figure 7-3 Diagnostic Overview Self-Test ROM-Based Diagnostics...
  • Page 77 Table 7-1 lists diagnostics provided. Tests in the first two groups run at power-up. The console-based exercisers can be run from the console. Table 7-1 Diagnostics Test Group Test CPU self-test Self-test Memory array self-test PCI adapter self-test Device peripheral self-test Power subassembly self-test CPU/Memory interaction tests Additional power-up tests...

  • Page 78: Run System Self-Test

    Self-Test Display NODE # . ++ . EB . ++ . EB . ++ . EB C0 PCI + C1 PCI + . A0 .512 512MB AlphaServer 8200 Console V1.0, SROM V1.0, Apr 1 1995 00:00:00 7-8 Diagnostics and Utilities...
  • Page 79 Check the ST1 line in the self-test results to see that all CPU and memory modules passed self-test. Note that on a system with dual- processor modules, failing processors are disabled and appear in the ST1 line. Were both processors to fail on a dual-processor module, nothing appears on the ST1 line.

  • Page 80: Show Commands For Installation

    KZPSA 81011 0000 kzpsa0 DECchip 21040-AA 21011 0023 tulip3 ISP1020 10201077 0001 isp4 DAC960 11069 0000 dac0 DEC PCI FDDI F1011 0000 pfi0 Controllers on SIO sio0 DECchip 21040-AA 21011 0023 tulip2 FLOPPY 0000 floppy0 0000 kdb0 MOUSE 0000...
  • Page 81 Example 7-3 Show Device P08>>> show device polling for units on isp0, slot 0, bus 0, hose0... dka200.2.0.0.0 DKA200 RZ26L 440C dka400.4.0.0.0 DKA400 RZ26L 440C polling for units on isp1, slot 1, bus 0, hose0... dkb300.3.0.1.0 DKB300 RZ26L 440C dkb500.5.0.1.0 DKB500 RZ26L 440C...

  • Page 82: Verify Scsi Devices

    C0 PCI + C1 PCI + . 512 512MB AlphaServer 8200 Console V1.0 SROM V1.0 Apr 1 1995 00:00:00 P08>>> show device polling for units on isp0, slot 0, bus 0, hose0... polling for units on isp1, slot 1, bus 0, hose0...
  • Page 83 Basics: • There are four ways to attach to SCSI devices: — KZPAA, a PCI adapter with a single-ended SCSI port — KZPSA, a PCI adapter with a SCSI port — KZPSC, the RAID adapter with one to three FWD SCSI ports —...

  • Page 84: Check Console Output Against Physical Devices

    7.6.2 Check Console Output Against Physical Devices Next check the output from the show device command against the physical SBBs in the cabinet(s). Figure 7-4 SCSI Disks in StorageWorks Shelves Front Single-Ended SCSI Shelf Fast Wide Differential SCSI Shelf DWZZA BX-0451-95 7-14 Diagnostics and Utilities...
  • Page 85 Check the output from the show device command against the physical SBBs. There should be a one-to-one correspondence between SBBs report- ing to the console and the physical devices mounted. Note that the node number reported by the console corresponds to the physical position of an SBB within a shelf;...

  • Page 86: If Necessary, Run The Raid Configuration Utility

    7.7 If Necessary, Run the RAID Configuration Utility If a KZPSC is in the system (it shows up in the console display as the DAC960), the customer may want RCU run. When the system was configured in manufacturing, default settings were used when RCU was run.
  • Page 87 The RAID Configuration Utility (RCU) need only be run if a KZPSC con- troller is in the system. The controller comes with its own documentation describing the utility. The controller can operate in several different modes, and the customer should determine how to customize the disk farm.

  • Page 88: If Necessary, Run The Eisa Configuration Utility

    Example 7-6 Running ECU Power on the system [console display appears] AlphaServer 8200 console v1.0. SROM V1.0, Apr 1 1995 00:00:00 EISA Configuration Error - run the EISA Configuration Utility. P08>>> set arc_enable on P08>>> initialize [console displays appears] P08>>>...
  • Page 89 The EISA Configuration Utility need only be run if there is a PCI to EISA bridge and EISA devices on the system. Manufacturing will have run ECU prior to shipping the system, so running it again may not be necessary. The EISA Configuration Utility comes on a floppy, has online help, and configures the EISA bus.

  • Page 90: Booting Factory Installed Software

    7.9 Booting Factory Installed Software The factory installs the operating system ordered by the customer. After determining that all devices are seen by the console, you will want to know where the operating system is installed and then boot it. Example 7-7 Booting the Operating System P08>>>...
  • Page 91 0,0. If the flag is an a and the operating system is Digital UNIX, the operating system will come up in multiuser mode. See the AlphaServer 8200/8400 Operations Manual for a complete discussion of booting.

  • Page 92: Booting Openvms From A Cd-Rom

    7.10 Booting OpenVMS from a CD-ROM This section shows how to boot OpenVMS from the CD-ROM drive. The first step is to issue the show device command to de- termine the mnemonic of the CD drive. This method of booting OpenVMS replaces standalone backup.
  • Page 93 Install or upgrade layered product(s) Execute DCL commands and procedures Shut down this system Enter CHOICE or ? to repeat menu: Show device displays information about each I/O device. Polling checks the KFTIA for device configurations. The next line contains four columns.

  • Page 94: Booting Digital Unix From A Cd-Rom

    OSF Boot - Thu Feb 2 18:13:26 EST 1995 Loading vmunix... [I/O subsystem reset information, memory information displayed, I/O bus adapters displayed, configured devices displayed, network configuration information displayed] The system is ready. DEC UNIX Version 3.2B (oregon.acb.exz.dec.com) console login: 7-24 Diagnostics and Utilities...
  • Page 95 I/O channel number. The -fl a causes UNIX to come up in multiuser mode. The system boots from the CD-ROM. After the system is configured, the operating system banner appears, and the user is given the login: prompt. For more information: DEC OSF/1 Guide to System Administration Diagnostics and Utilities 7-25...

  • Page 96: Set Commands For Booting

    7.12 Set Commands for Booting Use the set command to define a default boot device as shown in Example 7-10. Example 7-10 Set Boot Commands P08>>> set boot_reset on P08>>> set bootdef_dev dka200.2.0.0.0 P08>>> set boot_osflags "0,6" P08>>> boot [the system initializes and boots] 7-26 Diagnostics and Utilities...
  • Page 97 Enter set boot_reset on to initialize the system before booting. 1‘ If you boot from the same boot device each time, you can store the disk name by defining the default boot device. This is done by using the set bootdef_dev command. The default boot device is used for booting during power-up and auto restarts.

  • Page 98: Booting Lfu From A Cd-Rom

    The Loadable Firmware Update (LFU) Utility is on the Alpha CD- ROM (PN AG-PTMW*-BE). Make sure this CD-ROM is mounted in the CD drive and then boot LFU. Example 7-11 AlphaServer 8200 LFU Booting P08>>> show device polling for units on isp0, slot 0, bus 0, hose0...
  • Page 99 Update Replaces current firmware with loadable data image. Verify Compares loadable and device images. ? or Help Scrolls the function table. ------------------------------------------------------------------- UPD> Use the show device command to find the mnemonic of the CD- ROM drive. Enter the boot command to boot from the RRD44. The RRD44 has a device name of dkd400.

  • Page 100: Running The System Exerciser Vet

    7.14 Running the System Exerciser VET Run the DEC Verifier and Exerciser Tool (VET). VET is a tool with generic exercisers designed to ensure proper installation and veri- fication of hardware and operating system software. It is run un- der the operating system. Install VET from the system CD-ROM (AG-PTMW*-BE) before running it.
  • Page 101 Table 7-2 DEC VET Exercisers Exerciser Description Tests processor functions including binary operations, in- teger computations, floating-point computations, and data conversion. Tests dynamic allocation and deallocation of virtual mem- Memory ory and verifies test patterns written. Tests logical and physical disk I/O by performing read and Disk write operations and verifies test patterns written.
  • Page 102 Example 7-12 Sample DEC VET User Session (Continued) ...stopping [Process 4] group exer for device MEMORY..stopping [Process 3] group exer for device MEMORY. VET_suspend> show runtime Process 1 Runtime: Requested runtime: 0 hours 0 minutes 0 seconds Elapsed runtime:...
  • Page 103 After testing is completed, a message is displayed to inform the user of the number of errors reported. No errors were reported in this example (see Enter exit to exit the DEC VET program. The system prompt is dis- played. Diagnostics and Utilities 7-33...
  • Page 105 Index AC power EISA bus, 7-18 checking, 5-2 EISA to DSSI, 4-13 input voltages, 5-5 Equipment damages, 2-3 measuring, 5-4 Expander cabinet installation, 3-1 I/O cable, 3-12 leveling, 3-6 BA350 placement, 3-4 StorageWorks shelf, 3-1 power control cable, 3-10 Booting SCSI cables, 4-6 factory installed software, 7-20 securing brackets, 3-8...
  • Page 106 System cabinet installation, 2-1 Main circuit breaker, 5-3 Memory module LEDs, 6-3 Tools, unpacking, 2-4 Packing material, 2-6 PCI I/O subsystem, 3-1 Utilities Power-up diagnostics, 7-6, 7-7 ECU, 7-18 Processor module LEDs, 6-3 LFU, 7-28 RCU, 7-16 VET, 7-30 Ramps, attaching, 2-9 Ramp kit, 2-7 VET, 7-30 SCSI...

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