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AlphaServer 2x00 /2100A Series
CPU Upgrade
Part Number: EK-KN470-IN. C01
Digital Equipment Corporation
Maynard, Massachusetts

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  • Page 1 AlphaServer 2x00 /2100A Series CPU Upgrade Part Number: EK-KN470-IN. C01 Digital Equipment Corporation Maynard, Massachusetts...
  • Page 2 Revised August 1995 June 1995 Digital Equipment Corporation makes no representations that the use of its products in the manner described in this publication will not infringe on existing or future patent rights, nor do the descriptions contained in this publication imply the granting of licenses to make, use, or sell equipment or software in accordance with the description.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE 1 UPGRADE OVERVIEW Upgrade Kit Contents....................1–1 Restrictions ......................1–2 AlphaServer 2000 4/200 Systems ................1–2 StorageWorks RAID Array Subsystem Firmware ..........1–2 Upgrade Process.......................1–3 2 UPDATING THE OPERATING SYSTEM Before You Begin.....................2–1 Minimum Operating System Revisions ..............2–2 Installing New Windows NT System Files...............2–3 Step 1: Boot the Windows NT operating system.
  • Page 4 3 UPDATING THE ARC AND SRM CONSOLE FIRMWARE Procedure.........................3–1 Step 1: Halt the system, disable autoboot, and check os_type......3–1 Step 2: Record any ARC configuration parameters, then clear the ARC NVRAM data..................3–2 Step 3: Update the firmware................3–2 4 CPU MODULE INSTALLATION Before You Begin.....................4–1 Procedure.........................4–2 Step 1: Perform a power shutdown.
  • Page 5 6 UPDATING THE FAIL-SAFE LOADER Update Procedure ....................6–2 Step 1: Enable the fail-safe loader update jumper or switch.........6–2 Step 2: Boot the loadable firmware utility............6–6 Step 3: Disable the fail-safe loader update jumper or switch........6–8 7 DOWNGRADING YOUR SYSTEM Procedure .........................7–1 Step 1: Windows NT only: Copy the old system HAL file to the system directory.
  • Page 7 Preface Introduction This document explains how to upgrade AlphaServer 2x00/2100A series of computers with performance-enhanced CPU modules. The computers include the following: AlphaServer 2000 AlphaServer 2100 AlphaServer 2100 RM or CAB AlphaServer 2100A AlphaServer 2100A RM or CAB AlphaServer 2100A LP The performance-enhanced modules include the KN470, KN480, and KN490.

  • Page 8: How To Use This Document

    How to Use This Document Identify the case that applies to your system. Case 1: Upgrades. Replacing existing CPU modules with performance-enhanced CPU modules (upgrading). For example, you can swap all your KN45x or KN460 CPU modules with KN470 or higher modules. For this case, start with Chapter 1 and carefully follow the instructions in each subsequent chapter.
  • Page 9 KN470, KN480, and KN490 Module Technical Specifications CPU Module Specifications No. of CPUs Cache Supported Micro- Cycle Cache Access 2100A/2100 Option Module Processor Frequency Time Size Time /2000 KN470-AA, B2040-AA, 21164 250 MHz 4.0 ns 4 MB 20 ns 4/4/2 KN480-AA B2040-BA 21164...
  • Page 10 For More Information Hardware documentation for AlphaServer 2x00/2100A series systems is included with the system. You can also obtain the documentation in PostScript format from the Internet as follows: • Using a World Wide Web browser, use the following URL: http://www.digital.com/info/AlphaServer/products.html •...

  • Page 11: Upgrade Overview

    Upgrade Overview This chapter assumes that you are upgrading an AlphaServer 2x00/2100A series system from 4/2xx to 5/xxx. If you already have an AlphaServer 2x00/2100A 5/xxx system, and you want to install additional KN470 CPUs, go directly to Chapter 3 (for OpenVMS systems) or Chapter 4 (for Digital UNIX and Windows NT systems).

  • Page 12: Restrictions

    Upgrade Overview Restrictions AlphaServer 2000 4/200 Systems If you took delivery of an AlphaServer 2000 4/200 system before April 17, 1995 (serial numbers nn515nnnnn or lower) and are installing KN470 or higher CPUs, you need to order a free AlphaServer 2000 Enclosure EMC Upgrade Kit (BA720-UA). The enclosure upgrade kit ensures compliance with regulatory EMI/RFI emissions standards.

  • Page 13: Upgrade Process

    Upgrade Overview Upgrade Process The upgrade process is briefly outlined below. Follow the steps in sequence, as described in the remaining chapters. 1. Update the operating system to the revision level required by the hardware. 2. Shut down the operating system and halt the AlphaServer system. 3.

  • Page 15: Updating The Operating System

    Updating the Operating System This chapter lists the minimum operating system revision levels required in order to perform a successful upgrade to AlphaServer 5/xxx. Before You Begin Consult Table 2-1 or Table 2-2, as appropriate, to determine whether you need to update the operating system.

  • Page 16: Minimum Operating System Revisions

    Updating the Operating System Minimum Operating System Revisions Before you begin the CPU upgrade, the operating system must be at the revision level required by the hardware. Table 2-1 lists the minimum operating system levels required for upgrading with KN470, KN480, or KN490 CPUs. __________________________ Note _____________________________ If you are upgrading with KN490 modules, it is recommended that you update your operating system to the minimum revision listed in Table 2-2.

  • Page 17: Installing New Windows Nt System Files

    Updating the Operating System Installing New Windows NT System Files Step 1: Boot the Windows NT operating system. Step 2: Copy the new HAL system file to the system directory. A. Insert the Windows NT installation CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive (x: in the following example).

  • Page 19: Updating The Arc And Srm Console Firmware

    Updating the ARC and SRM Console Firmware This chapter explains how to update the ARC and SRM console firmware. Procedure Step 1: Halt the system, disable autoboot, and check os_type. A. After you have shut down the operating system, halt the system by pressing the Halt button to the “in”...

  • Page 20: Step 2: Record Any Arc Configuration Parameters, Then Clear The Arc Nvram Data

    Updating the ARC and SRM Console Firmware C. Check the setting of the os_type environment variable. P00>>> show os_type os_type If os_type is set to NT, set it to either OpenVMS or Digital UNIX, and initialize the system, as shown in the following example: P00>>>...
  • Page 21 Updating the ARC and SRM Console Firmware ----------------------------------------------------------- +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ + AlphaServer 2100/2100A Firmware + README-First !!! +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ !Read me notes... Hit <RETURN> to scroll text, or <CTRL/C> to skip text. The default bootfile for this platform is [ALPHA2100]AS2100_E4_Vx_y.EXE Hit <RETURN> at the prompt to use the default bootfile. Bootfile: At this point the update CD has located and displayed the appropriate update image for your system.
  • Page 22 Updating the ARC and SRM Console Firmware At the UPD> prompt, list the devices and their firmware revisions and record them. UPD> list Update the firmware. UPD> cpu_upgrade EXECUTING THIS SCRIPT WILL UPGRADE YOUR MODEL 4/XXX CONSOLE FIRMWARE TO MODEL 5/XXX CONSOLE FIRMWARE Copying srm firmware...
  • Page 23 Updating the ARC and SRM Console Firmware F. Press the DC On/Off button to turn the system off. Go to Chapter 4 to continue the upgrade procedure. _________________________ Caution ___________________________ The SRM and ARC firmware you just updated are executable only on KN470 or higher modules.

  • Page 25: Cpu Module Installation

    CPU Module Installation This chapter contains instructions for performing the CPU hardware upgrade. Before You Begin • If you are upgrading from an AlphaServer 2x00/2100A 4/2xx system to an AlphaServer 2x00/2100A 5/xxx, be sure you have completed all the steps in Chapters 1−3.

  • Page 26: Procedure

    CPU Module Installation Procedure Step 1: Perform a power shutdown. A. Perform an orderly shutdown of the operating system.. B. Set the DC On/Off button on the operator control panel to “off.” If necessary, refer to your system Owner’s Guide for the location of switches and power cords. C.
  • Page 27 CPU Module Installation Figure 4-2 Removing AlphaServer 2100/2100A RM Cover MLO-012267 AlphaServer 2x00/2100A CPU Upgrade 4–3...
  • Page 28 CPU Module Installation Figure 4-3 Removing AlphaServer 2100A LP Front Cover Scaled1.74frombasefile PK0321-96 4–4 AlphaServer 2x00/2100A CPU Upgrade...
  • Page 29 CPU Module Installation Figure 4-4 Removing AlphaServer 2000 Cover MA00076A AlphaServer 2x00/2100A CPU Upgrade 4–5...
  • Page 30 CPU Module Installation Figure 4-5 Removing AlphaServer 2000 Side Panel MA00136 4–6 AlphaServer 2x00/2100A CPU Upgrade...

  • Page 31: Step 2: Remove All Kn45X Or Kn460 Cpu Modules

    CPU Module Installation Step 2: Remove all KN45x or KN460 CPU modules. This step is necessary only for an upgrade. If you are installing additional KN470 or higher modules, skip this step. Figure 4-6 Removing KN45x or KN460 CPU Module M A 0 6 6 8 9 3 A AlphaServer 2x00/2100A CPU Upgrade 4–7...

  • Page 32: Step 3: Determine The New Cpu Configuration

    CPU Module Installation Step 3: Determine the new CPU configuration. Refer to the illustration for your system to determine the new CPU configuration. Figure 4-7 AlphaServer 2100 CPU Slots CPU2 ------ EXT I/O CPU0 CPU1 MEM0 CPU3 MEM1 MEM2 MEM3 MA00139A __________________________ Note _____________________________ AlphaServer 2100 and 2100A systems have the same CPU locations and...
  • Page 33 CPU Module Installation Figure 4-8 AlphaServer 2100/2100A RM and CAB CPU Slots CPU3 MEM3 MEM2 MEM1 MEM0 CPU1 CPU0 CPU2 4th CPU 1st CPU 2nd CPU 3d CPU MA00147 __________________________ Note_____________________________ The fourth CPU is installed in slot MEM1 and displaces memory modules from slots MEM1 and MEM2, because CPUs take up two memory slots.
  • Page 34 CPU Module Installation Figure 4-9 AlphaServer 2100A LP CPU Slots CPU0 CPU/MEM PK0323-96 Figure 4-10 AlphaServer 2000 CPU Slots MEM1 ------ EXT I/O MEMO CPU0 CPU1 MA00138B 4–10 AlphaServer 2x00/2100A CPU Upgrade...

  • Page 35: Step 4: Install New Cpu Modules

    CPU Module Installation Step 4: Install new CPU modules. _________________________ Caution ___________________________ You cannot mix CPU types within the system: Remove all KN45x or KN460 CPUs before installing KN470 or higher CPUs. Modules must be installed in the AlphaServer 2100/2100A RM and CAB with the components facing toward the right side of the enclosure.

  • Page 36: Step 5: Install Airflow Modules In Unused Slots

    CPU Module Installation Step 5: Install airflow modules in unused slots. Empty system bus slots adjacent to populated slots must have a plastic filler inserted in them to assure proper airflow over each CPU module. Plastic fillers came with your system.

  • Page 37: Step 6: Reinstall Panels And Doors And Reconnect Power Cords

    CPU Module Installation Step 6: Reinstall panels and doors and reconnect power cords. Step 7: Power on the system and peripherals. Observe the startup messages, which scroll down the screen. When the P00>>> prompt is displayed, you have successfully completed the CPU installation. ________________________ Important! __________________________ Use the EISA Configuration Utility diskette provided with the upgrade kit to rebuild your EISA configuration data before you verify the installation.

  • Page 38: Step 9: Update The Fail-Safe Loader (Optional)

    CPU Module Installation C. After you have cleared any errors, press the Reset button. D. Enter the show fru command. The TDD column should contain only 00. _________________________Caution____________________________ If any errors are still displayed, as indicated by any number other than 00 in the TDD column, do not proceed.

  • Page 39: Step 11: Optionally, Apply Kn490 Patch

    CPU Module Installation B. Set the following environment variables as indicated. Environment Variable Required Setting bus_probe_algorithm If set to Old, reset to New. external_mb Default setting is On. May be set to Off for multiprocessor configurations with KZESC RAID controllers. PCI_read_mult Default setting is Off.

  • Page 40: Step 12: Boot The Operating System

    CPU Module Installation echo "Applying KN490 patch" d -p -l 2270 5 5 d -p -l 24f0 5 5 d -p -l 2770 5 5 d -p -l 29f0 5 5 *exit 0 bytes written out to nvram >>> Step 12: Boot the operating system. Digital UNIX systems: You will need to rebuild the kernel.

  • Page 41: Updating Configuration Data

    Updating Configuration Data This chapter explains how to update the configuration information in the EISA Configuration Utility. If your system is configured with a StorageWorks RAID controller below V3.11, it is strongly recommended that you also update the RAID controller firmware, as described in this chapter.

  • Page 42: Step 1: Start The Ecu

    Updating Configuration Data Step 1: Start the ECU Insert the ECU diskette in the drive. At the P00>>> console prompt, enter the ecu command. The ARC firmware will load and then the ECU will boot from the diskette. P00>>> ecu loading ARC firmware resetting all I/O busses When the load process is complete, an informational screen is displayed, telling you that...

  • Page 43: Step 3: Step Through The Ecu Dialog Boxes

    Updating Configuration Data Step 3: Step through the ECU dialog boxes. The ECU displays a few dialog boxes. When these begin to appear do the following: A. At the Main Menu dialog box, press <Enter>. B. If an ID mismatch dialog box is displayed, press <Enter> and wait about 30 seconds.

  • Page 44: Updating The Storageworks Raid Controller Firmware

    Updating Configuration Data Updating the StorageWorks RAID Controller Firmware If your system is configured with a StorageWorks RAID controller with a firmware version below V3.11, it is strongly recommended that you update the RAID controller firmware. Use the standalone configuration utility V3.11 supplied on the Firmware Update CD-ROM.

  • Page 45: Step 2: Run The Utility To Set Controller Parameters

    Updating Configuration Data Step 2: Run the utility to set controller parameters. A. On the AlphaServer system, load the ARC firmware. On systems configured for Windows NT, access the Boot menu. On systems configured for Digital UNIX or OpenVMS, enter the arc command at the console prompt.

  • Page 46: Step 3: Update The Raid Controller Firmware

    Updating Configuration Data E. After you have set the controller parameters, press the Esc key. At the Save altered controller configuration? prompt, select Yes to save the parameters you have set. Note that if you ran the utility from the CD-ROM, you cannot save the parameters.
  • Page 47 Updating Configuration Data B. Enter a:swxcrmgr from the floppy (or cd:\utility\swxcrmgr from the CD- ROM) to start the standalone configuration utility, and view the firmware version displayed on the Main menu to verify the update. • For a PCI controller, exit the utility and remove the standalone utility diskette from the drive.

  • Page 49: Updating The Fail-Safe Loader

    Updating the Fail-Safe Loader The fail-safe loader (FSL) is redundant or backup ROM that allows you to update or restore the ARC or SRM console, which may have been corrupted under certain circumstances, such as a power failure during a firmware upgrade. The FSL for the KN45x and KN460 CPU modules does not run on the KN470 or higher CPU modules.

  • Page 50: Update Procedure

    Updating the Fail-Safe Loader Update Procedure Step 1: Enable the fail-safe loader update jumper or switch. A. Power down the system with the DC On/Off button on the operator control panel. B. Remove panels as necessary to gain access to the I/O module. C.
  • Page 51 Updating the Fail-Safe Loader Figure 6-1 FSL on AlphaServer 2100A Fail-Safe Loader Switches FSL Enable FSL Console Update MA00892B Figure 6-2 FSL on AlphaServer 2100A RM Fail-Safe Loader Switches FSL Enable FSL Console Update MLO-011752 AlphaServer 2x00/2100A CPU Upgrade 6–3...
  • Page 52 Updating the Fail-Safe Loader Figure 6-3 FSL on AlphaServer 2100A LP FSL Console FSL Console Update Enabled Update Disabled PK0322-96 6–4 AlphaServer 2x00/2100A CPU Upgrade...
  • Page 53 Updating the Fail-Safe Loader Figure 6-4 FSL on AlphaServer 2100 and 2100RM FSL Console FSL Console Update Enabled Update Disabled M A 0 6 0 3 9 3 A Figure 6-5 FSL on AlphaServer 2000 FSL Console FSL Console Update Enabled Update Disabled MA00088E AlphaServer 2x00/2100A CPU Upgrade 6–5...

  • Page 54: Step 2: Boot The Loadable Firmware Utility

    Updating the Fail-Safe Loader Step 2: Boot the loadable firmware utility. Install the Firmware Update CD-ROM. From the P00>> console prompt, enter the boot command and device name. P00>>> boot dka600 (boot dka600.6.0.1.0 -flags 0) block 0 of dka600.6.0.1.0 is a valid boot block jumping to bootstrap code>...
  • Page 55 Updating the Fail-Safe Loader At this point the update CD-ROM has located and displayed the appropriate update image for your system. If so, press Enter to continue. After a series of messages, the update menu is displayed, followed by the update prompt.

  • Page 56: Step 3: Disable The Fail-Safe Loader Update Jumper Or Switch

    Updating the Fail-Safe Loader Step 3: Disable the fail-safe loader update jumper or switch. A. To prevent accidental corruption of the fail-safe loader, disable the fail-safe loader update switch. Refer to the following table. System Enabling FSL Update Switch or Switch or Jumper Jumper...

  • Page 57: Downgrading Your System

    Downgrading Your System This chapter explains how to downgrade your system to its operating condition before the CPU upgrade. You might want to do this if you have not been successful in implementing the upgrade or if you wish to return to a previous configuration. Procedure Step 1: Windows NT only: Copy the old system HAL file to the system directory.

  • Page 58: Step 3: Boot The Loadable Firmware Utility

    Downgrading Your System Step 3: Boot the loadable firmware utility. A. Insert the Firmware Update CD-ROM. From the P00>> console prompt, enter the boot command and device name. P00>>> boot dka600 (boot dka600.6.0.1.0 -flags 0) block 0 of dka600.6.0.1.0 is a valid boot block jumping to bootstrap code>...
  • Page 59 Downgrading Your System At this point the update CD-ROM has located and displayed the appropriate update image for your system. If so, press Enter to continue. After a seies of messages, the update menu is displayed, followed by the update prompt.

  • Page 60: Step 3: Press The Dc On/Off Button To The "Off" Position

    Downgrading Your System Do you really want to continue [Y/N] ? : y UPD> exit Do you want to do a manual update? [y/(n)] n Please reset the system..Step 3: Press the DC On/Off button to the “off” position. Step 4: Remove new modules and install KN45x or KN460 modules.

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