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CRAY J90 Series Systems with GigaRing™ Based I/O
Memory Upgrade Procedure
HMU-446-0
CRAY J90se Series Systems
Last Modified: April 1998
Record of Revision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Description of Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Upgrade Prerequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Training Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ESD Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ESD Smock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wrist Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reference Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Estimated Time to Install Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parts Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tools Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended Software Revisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Create a Backup Copy of the UNICOS File System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Down the Mainframe Cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Open the Mainframe Rear Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remove the Existing Memory Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Insert the New Memory Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Up the Mainframe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Use ACT to Verify Hardware Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Software Change Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Prepare to Make Kernel File Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Make param and Kernel Configuration File Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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4/29/98
Silicon Graphics Proprietary
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    CRAY J90 Series Systems with GigaRing™ Based I/O Memory Upgrade Procedure HMU-446-0 CRAY J90se Series Systems Last Modified: April 1998 Record of Revision ..........
  • Page 2 Configuration Values for an 8 x 8 Backplane ....Table 9. CRAY J90se CPU Configurations ......Silicon Graphics Proprietary...
  • Page 3: Record Of Revision

    This document contains the procedures for adding memory to the CRAY J90 with GigaRing I/O subsystem series systems. Hereinafter the CRAY J90 series systems are referred to as the J90, and the CRAY J90se series systems will be referred to as the J90se.
  • Page 4: Upgrade Prerequisites

    Overview CRAY J90 Series Systems with GigaRing™ Based I/O Memory Upgrade Procedure Upgrade Prerequisites Ensure that the following system configuration items are available before the installer begins this upgrade: • Backplane type (2 2, 4 4, or 8 • Memory module type label value •...
  • Page 5: Esd Smock

    CRAY J90 Series Systems with GigaRing™ Based I/O Memory Upgrade Procedure Overview ESD Smock Wear a CPS-approved static-dissipative smock when servicing or handling an ESD-sensitive device. Completely button the smock and wear it as the outermost layer of clothing. You must have a portion of the smock’s sleeves in direct contact with the skin of your arms.
  • Page 6: Estimated Time To Install Upgrade

    Overview CRAY J90 Series Systems with GigaRing™ Based I/O Memory Upgrade Procedure Estimated Time to Install Upgrade Table 2 divides the memory upgrade process into 3 separate procedures. Use this table to determine how much system time you should request to complete this upgrade.
  • Page 7: Tools Required

    CRAY J90 Series Systems with GigaRing™ Based I/O Memory Upgrade Procedure Overview Table 5. 8 8 Backplane Memory Upgrade Overview Memory Upgrade Remove Install Part Number 256 MW (2,048 MB) Eight memory modules Eight MEM32 memory modules 90424200 512 MW (4,096 MB)
  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Getting Started CRAY J90 Series Systems with GigaRing™ Based I/O Memory Upgrade Procedure Getting Started Refer to Figure 1 for a top view of the module slot locations in 2 2 and 4 backplane configurations. Refer to Figure 2 page 9...
  • Page 9: Figure 2. Backplane Slot Locations For Memory And Processor Modules

    CRAY J90 Series Systems with GigaRing™ Based I/O Memory Upgrade Procedure Getting Started Figure 2. Backplane Slot Locations for Memory and Processor Modules Front Mem 4 Mem 6 Proc 5 Proc 6 Proc 7 Mem 5 Mem 7 Proc 4...
  • Page 10: Create A Backup Copy Of The Unicos File System

    Getting Started CRAY J90 Series Systems with GigaRing™ Based I/O Memory Upgrade Procedure Create a Backup Copy of the UNICOS File System It is recommended that you create a backup copy of the UNICOS file system before you proceed with the upgrade procedures. Refer to the UNICOS Basic...
  • Page 11: Remove The Existing Memory Modules

    CRAY J90 Series Systems with GigaRing™ Based I/O Memory Upgrade Procedure Getting Started 3. At the front of the mainframe cabinet, locate the latch on the upper-right corner of the door. 4. Push down on the latch and swing the door open.
  • Page 12: Power Up The Mainframe

    8. Close the rear door of the cabinet by swinging the door shut and turning the two door-locking fasteners clockwise. 9. (CRAY J932 system only) Close the internal door by swinging the door shut and tightening the two screws. Power Up the Mainframe 1.
  • Page 13: Update The Hardware Configuration Registers Using Jconfig

    CRAY J90 Series Systems with GigaRing™ Based I/O Memory Upgrade Procedure Getting Started Update the Hardware Configuration Registers Using jconfig Perform the following procedure to update the hardware configuration registers. You will start from the J90 console’s root window. 1. From the SWS, enter jconfig’s interactive menu to update the system’s configuration.
  • Page 14: Table 6. Configuration Values For A 2 X 2 Backplane

    Getting Started CRAY J90 Series Systems with GigaRing™ Based I/O Memory Upgrade Procedure Table 6. Configuration Values for a 2 2 Backplane Memory MegaWords Memory Board (MEGAWD-1) NBANKS CHIPSZ Module Type Value Value Value Name M4MCH MEM16 M4MCH MEM32 M16MCH...
  • Page 15: Use Act To Verify Hardware Operation

    CRAY J90 Series Systems with GigaRing™ Based I/O Memory Upgrade Procedure Getting Started Table 9. CRAY J90se CPU Configurations Configuration (Processor Modules 0 through 3) CPUs CPU Enable Block Enabled Proc 3 Proc 2 Proc 1 Proc 0 Part Number...
  • Page 16 Getting Started CRAY J90 Series Systems with GigaRing™ Based I/O Memory Upgrade Procedure 3. The following menu will be displayed. Enter to select <RETURN> Boards Specified for Test JBS - J90 BOUNDARY SCAN Boundary Scan Test Level : All tests...
  • Page 17: Software Change Procedure

    CRAY J90 Series Systems with GigaRing™ Based I/O Memory Upgrade Procedure Software Change 7. Select from the Menu to Automated Confidence (BASIC) Test go to the menu Automated Confidence (INTERMEDIATE) Test 8. Select to run all intermediate tests. This step takes 3 to 7 minutes, depending on the system configuration.
  • Page 18: Prepare To Make Kernel File Changes

    Software Change Procedure CRAY J90 Series Systems with GigaRing™ Based I/O Memory Upgrade Procedure • Build a new kernel • Transfer the new UNICOS kernel and file back to the SWS param • Shutdown the system • Re-boot the system with the new file and kernel...
  • Page 19 CRAY J90 Series Systems with GigaRing™ Based I/O Memory Upgrade Procedure Software Change 2. Proceed to the “Mainframe Hardware Configuration” menu: UNICOS 10.0 Installation / Configuration Menu System . Configure System . . Mainframe Hardware Configuration 3. Ensure the ICMS database is up-to-date with the information contained in the param file that was transferred to the system in...
  • Page 20 Software Change Procedure CRAY J90 Series Systems with GigaRing™ Based I/O Memory Upgrade Procedure unicos# cd /usr/src/uts/cf. SerialNumber unicos# cp /usr/src/uts/c1/sys/sn.J90.h sn.h 2. Edit the file by entering the following commands: sn.h unicos# TERM=vt100; export TERM unicos# vi /usr/src/uts/cf. SerialNumber /sn.h 3.
  • Page 21: Build A New Unicos Kernel

    CRAY J90 Series Systems with GigaRing™ Based I/O Memory Upgrade Procedure Software Change Build a New UNICOS Kernel There are two methods to build a new UNICOS kernel. If you used ICMS to change the param and kernel configuration files, it is recommended that you continue to use ICMS, otherwise you may build the new UNICOS kernel by hand.
  • Page 22: Use The New Param File And Unicos Kernel

    Software Change Procedure CRAY J90 Series Systems with GigaRing™ Based I/O Memory Upgrade Procedure unicos# cd /usr/src/uts unicos# rm -f cf. SerialNumber /*.o unicos# rm -f cf. SerialNumber /Nmakefile* unicos# /usr/bin/nmake rmexe unicos# /usr/bin/nmake install Use the New param file and UNICOS Kernel This section covers things that should be after making changes to the param and kernel configuration files, and re-building a new UNICOS kernel.
  • Page 23: Dump The J90 Mainframe

    CRAY J90 Series Systems with GigaRing™ Based I/O Memory Upgrade Procedure Dump the J90 Dump the J90 Mainframe You should take a dump image of the J90 common memory after performing the memory upgrade. 1. Within a window on the SWS entering the following command:...
  • Page 24 IR Reporting CRAY J90 Series Systems with GigaRing™ Based I/O Memory Upgrade Procedure Silicon Graphics Proprietary HMU-446-0 4/29/98...