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AlphaServer GS160/320
Installation Guide
Order Number: EK-GS320-IN. C01
This manual discusses the installation of Compaq AlphaServer
GS160/320 systems.
Compaq Computer Corporation

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  • Page 1 AlphaServer GS160/320 Installation Guide Order Number: EK-GS320-IN. C01 This manual discusses the installation of Compaq AlphaServer GS160/320 systems. Compaq Computer Corporation...
  • Page 2 All other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies. Compaq shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
  • Page 3 Japanese Notice Canadian Notice This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Avis Canadien Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. European Union Notice Products with the CE Marking comply with both the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Preface ........................ix Chapter 1 Overview The System.................... 1-1 Cabinets ....................1-5 Color Codes ................... 1-5 Chapter 2 GS160 Assembly System Cabinets..................2-2 Preparing for System Installation ............2-6 Assembling a GS160 System..............2-8 Adding Expander Cabinets ..............2-20 Attaching a Dual-AC Switch Cabinet ..........2-22 Chapter 3 GS320 Assembly AlphaServer GS320 System..............
  • Page 6 Index Examples 4–1 Power-Up Display ................. 4-5 Figures 1–1 8-Processor AlphaServer GS160 Block Diagram ........1-2 1–2 16-Processor AlphaServer GS160 Block Diagram ........ 1-3 1–3 A Fully Configured AlphaServer GS320 System ........1-4 2–1 System Cabinet 1 Assembly (H9A21-AA) ..........2-2 2–2...
  • Page 7 Adding Expander Cabinets ..............3-25 3–14 Attaching a Dual-AC Switch Cabinet ..........3-27 4–1 Operator Control Panel................. 4-2 Tables Compaq AlphaServer GS80/160/320 Documentation ......x 1–1 Cabinet Models and Power Requirements ..........1-5 1–2 Color Codes of System Components............1-5 2–1 Color Codes of System Components............

  • Page 9: Preface

    Preface Intended Audience This manual tells how to install and power up AlphaServer GS160/320 systems. It is intended for installation and service professionals. Document Structure This manual uses a structured documentation design. Topics are organized into small sections, usually consisting of two facing pages. Most topics begin with an abstract that provides an overview of the section, followed by an illustration or example.

  • Page 10: Compaq Alphaserver Gs80/160/320 Documentation

    Console Installation and User’s Guide EK–GS320–UP AlphaServer GS160/320 Upgrade Manual EK–GSR80–UP AlphaServer GS80 Upgrade Manual EK–GS320–SP AlphaServer GS80/160/320 Site Preparation Information on the Internet Visit the Compaq Web site at www.compaq.com/alphaserver/site_index.html for service tools and more information about the AlphaServer GS160/320 systems.

  • Page 11: Chapter 1 Overview

    Chapter 1 Overview The AlphaServer GS160 and GS320 systems are high-performance server platforms designed for enterprise-level applications. They are distinguished by a high degree of versatility, scalability, and expandability. These powerful, switch-based systems use four Alpha microprocessors per quad building block (QBB). Two QBBs paired back-to-back and rotated 180º with reference to each other form a system box, which is the smallest system-level configurable component of the AlphaServer GS320.
  • Page 12 Figure 1–1 shows a block diagram of a system with a single system cabinet and one fully configured system box. Figure 1–1 8-Processor AlphaServer GS160 Block Diagram Modem System Box PCI Box Standard Switch I/O SCM System Management PCI Box...
  • Page 13 Figure 1–2 shows a block diagram of a system with a single system cabinet and two fully configured system boxes. Figure 1–2 16-Processor AlphaServer GS160 Block Diagram System Box 1 Modem PCI Box CPU CPU CPU Standard Switch I/O SCM...

  • Page 14: A Fully Configured Alphaserver Gs320 System

    Box 1 PK-0615 Expander cabinets accommodate additional PCI boxes and storage units. They are attached to the power cabinet and/or system cabinet. The expander cabinet can be placed next to the system or in a remote area. AlphaServer GS160/320 Installation Guide...

  • Page 15: Cabinets

    Cabinets Table 1–1 shows the model number of cabinets and power requirements for systems operating in various electrical environments. Table 1–1 Cabinet Models and Power Requirements Cabinet Model Power Requirement System Cabinet 1 H9A21-AA Not Applicable System Cabinet 2 H9A21-AB Not Applicable Power Cabinet H9A20-BA 120-208V...

  • Page 17: Chapter 2 Gs160 Assembly

    Chapter 2 GS160 Assembly The base system consists of one system cabinet with a single system box and distribution board, and one power cabinet. The power cabinet contains the operator control panel, two AC input boxes, one power subrack and two power supplies, a 14-slot PCI box assembly (BA54A), and a PCI box mounting and accessory kit (CK-BA54A).

  • Page 18: System Cabinets

    System cabinets are the starting points for configuring and assembling standard and customized systems. This section describes the system, power, and expander cabinets. Figure 2–1 System Cabinet 1 Assembly (H9A21-AA) Shipping Support Bracket (Front and Rear) PK-0537-00 AlphaServer GS160/320 Installation Guide...
  • Page 19 System cabinet 1 contains up to two system boxes. Each system box consists of two back-to-back quadrant building blocks. Figure 2–1 shows the system cabinet 1 assembly (H9A21-AA). The power cabinet assemblies for the North American/Japanese and European versions (H9A20-BA and H9A20-BB, respectively) are the same except for the AC input boxes.

  • Page 20: Power Cabinet Assembly (H9A20-Ba/-Bb)

    Figure 2–2 Power Cabinet Assembly (H9A20-BA/-BB) Shipping Support Bracket (Front and Rear) PK-0539-00 AlphaServer GS160/320 Installation Guide...

  • Page 21: Expander Cabinet Assembly

    Figure 2–3 Expander Cabinet Assembly PK-0540-99 NOTE: The optional dual-AC switch cabinet has the same dimensions as the expander cabinet. GS160 Assembly...

  • Page 22: Preparing For System Installation

    Table 2–2 gives the joining kits required for the installation. Table 2–2 Joining Kits Required for Installation Joining Kit Part Number 70-40120-01 Power cabinet to system cabinet 1 (part of power cabinet assembly) Expander cabinet to power or system 70-40120-02 cabinet AlphaServer GS160/320 Installation Guide...
  • Page 23 Before you start any installation procedure: 1. Ensure that the site is properly prepared to install the system. Refer to the AlphaServer GS160/320 Site Preparation for system specifications and requirements. 2. Ensure that you have the joining kit(s) listed in Table 2–2 for the installation.

  • Page 24: Assembling A Gs160 System

    System cabinet 1 contains one or two system boxes. The computer system is assembled on site by connecting the power cabinet to the system cabinet. Figure 2–4 shows an AlphaServer GS160 system. Figure 2–4 AlphaServer GS160 System...
  • Page 25 GS160 with One System Box Unpack system cabinets and remove the orange shipping brackets. Refer to Figure 2–5 to Figure 2–8 while assembling the system. 1. Position system cabinet 1 at the predetermined location. Release the tie wraps on the CSB cable and hose cables that are coiled and attached to the side of the cabinet for later routing.
  • Page 26 Also, for this upgrade, the distribution board must be replaced with a hierarchical switch. See the AlphaServer GS160/320 Upgrade Manual. 7. Connect the system ground wire (Figure 2–6) from the power cabinet to...
  • Page 27 Figure 2–5 shows how the system cabinet and the power cabinet are joined together. Figure 2–5 Joining Power Cabinet to System Cabinet 1 System- Cabinet 1 (H9A21) Power Cabinet (H9A20) PK-0519-99 GS160 Assembly 2-11...

  • Page 28: Making System Cable Connections

    Figure 2–6 shows the cable connections between the system cabinet and the power cabinet. Figure 2–6 Making System Cable Connections Blue PK--0533-00 2-12 AlphaServer GS160/320 Installation Guide...

  • Page 29: I/O Hose Connections

    Figure 2–7 shows typical connections of I/O hoses between the local I/O riser ports and the remote risers in the PCI box. Note that Port 0 (or Port 2) is connected to J14 on the PCI box and Port 1 (or Port 3) is connected to J15. Figure 2–7 I/O Hose Connections I/O PORT LOCATIONS QBB (FRONT)

  • Page 30: I/O Hose Labels

    Labels on the I/O hoses indicate the I/O port and the QBB to which they should be connected. Table 2–3 gives the label codes on the I/O hoses. Table 2–3 I/O Hose Labels Hose Label QBB No. Port No. 2-14 AlphaServer GS160/320 Installation Guide...

  • Page 31: Ocp Cable Connections To The Power Cabinet

    Figure 2–8 OCP Cable Connections to the Power Cabinet J-12 PCI Box Front View PK1281 This completes the installation of a GS160 system without the addition of expander cabinets. Refer to Section 2.4 for addition of expander cabinets. After you have finished installing all cabinets you must install the system management console (See AlphaServer GS80/160/320 System Management Console Installation Guide and User’s Guide, EK-GSCON-IN) before you proceed to power up the system.
  • Page 32 5. Secure the cabinets together with four bolts inserted through the system cabinet using Allen wrenches contained in the cabinet joining kit (P/N 70-40120-01). Remove the orange shipping brackets. 2-16 AlphaServer GS160/320 Installation Guide...
  • Page 33 6. Make cable connections. Note the color code on the cables and the connectors (blue for system box 1 cables and green for system box 2 cables): • Power cable for the blower (Figure 2–9). • Power cables for the system boxes •...
  • Page 34 J1 connector of the OCP, while the power subrack ends are attached to J12 connectors. This end of the power cable is daisy-chained to additional power subracks in system upgrades. 2-18 AlphaServer GS160/320 Installation Guide...

  • Page 35: Making System Cable Connections

    Figure 2–9 Making System Cable Connections PK3228 GS160 Assembly 2-19...

  • Page 36: Adding Expander Cabinets

    Adding Expander Cabinets Figure 2–10 shows the addition of an expander cabinet to a power cabinet. Figure 2–10 Adding Expander Cabinets Expander Cabinet Power Cabinet (H9A20) Rear Power Cabinet (H9A20) Expander Cabinet PK2300 2-20 AlphaServer GS160/320 Installation Guide...
  • Page 37 Expander cabinets can be added to either side of the system. To add an expander cabinet, proceed as follows: NOTE: If a dual-AC switch is to be attached to the system, first attach the dual- AC switch to the power cabinet as discussed in Section 2.5. Then attach the expander cabinet to the dual-AC switch cabinet or system cabinet 1.

  • Page 38: Attaching A Dual-Ac Switch Cabinet

    The dual-AC switch cabinet is always attached to the power cabinet. Figure 2–11 shows how a dual-AC switch is installed. Figure 2–11 Attaching a Dual-AC Switch Cabinet Dual-AC Switch Cabinet Power Cabinet (H9A20) Rear Power Cabinet (H9A20) Dual-AC Switch Cabinet PK1269 2-22 AlphaServer GS160/320 Installation Guide...
  • Page 39 The dual-AC switch ensures an uninterrupted power supply to the system by transferring AC power input from the primary source to the secondary source when the primary stops supplying power. The GS160 system requires one power dual-AC switch located in the lower cavity of the dual-AC switch cabinet. The dual-AC switch cabinet is attached to the right of the power cabinet.

  • Page 41: Chapter 3 Gs320 Assembly

    Chapter 3 GS320 Assembly This chapter describes the following topics: • System Cabinet 2 • Assembling the GS320 System Refer to Chapter 2 for discussions of other cabinets in the GS320 system as well as for procedures on the addition of expander cabinets and dual-AC switches. GS320 Assembly...

  • Page 42: Alphaserver Gs320 System

    The basic AlphaServer GS320 system is contained in three cabinets: power cabinet; system cabinet 1; system cabinet 2. Figure 3–1 shows a basic AlphaServer GS320 system. Figure 3–1 AlphaServer GS320 System System Cabinet 2 System Cabinet 1 Power Cabinet PK1522 AlphaServer GS160/320 Installation Guide...
  • Page 43 The GS320 system consists of two system cabinets (system cabinet 1 and system cabinet 2) and a power cabinet. The power cabinet contains the operator control panel, up to four power subracks (one power subrack for each system box), up to eight AC input boxes (two per system box) with power supplies, a 14-slot PCI box assembly (BA54A), and a PCI box mounting and accessory kit (CK-BA54A).

  • Page 44: System Cabinet 2

    System Cabinet 2 Figure 3–2 shows system cabinet 2. It is similar to system cabinet 1. It contains a blower and can accommodate two system boxes. Figure 3–2 System Cabinet 2 Assembly (H9A21-BA) Shipping Support Brackets PK-0538-99 AlphaServer GS160/320 Installation Guide...
  • Page 45 System cabinet 2 is similar to system cabinet 1. It contains up to two system boxes. It is joined to system cabinet 1 to expand the system configuration from two system boxes to three or four system boxes. Refer to the Illustrated Parts Breakdown (EK-GS320-IP) for system cabinet parts.

  • Page 46: Installing The Gs320 System

    Table 3–1 Joining Kits Required for Installation Joining Kit Part Number 70-40120-01 Power cabinet to system cabinet 1 (part of power cabinet assembly) System cabinet 2 to system cabinet 1 70-40121-01 Expander cabinet to power or system 70-40120-02 cabinet AlphaServer GS160/320 Installation Guide...
  • Page 47 The system is assembled on site by connecting the two system cabinets and the power cabinet. Before you start any installation procedure: 1. Ensure that the site is properly prepared to install the system. Refer to the AlphaServer GS160/320 Site Preparation for system specifications and requirements. 2. Roll system cabinets off pallets.

  • Page 48: Preparing System Cabinet 1 For Joining

    3.3.1 Preparing System Cabinet 1 for Joining Figure 3–3 shows how to prepare system cabinet 1 for joining. Figure 3–3 Preparing System Cabinet 1 for Joining H-switch Front PK-0522-99 AlphaServer GS160/320 Installation Guide...
  • Page 49 1, you must replace the distribution board with a hierarchical switch. Procedures for the removal of the distribution board and the installation of the hierarchical switch are given in the AlphaServer GS160/320 Upgrade Manual. GS320 Assembly...

  • Page 50: Preparing System Cabinet 2 For Joining

    3.3.2 Preparing System Cabinet 2 for Joining Figure 3–4 shows how to prepare system cabinet 2 for joining. Figure 3–4 Preparing System Cabinet 2 for Joining PK-0523-99 3-10 AlphaServer GS160/320 Installation Guide...
  • Page 51 Prepare system cabinet 2 for joining. 1. Remove and discard the shipping brackets (front and rear) 2. Remove the blower . Remove the fastening screws at the front and rear of the system cabinet and disconnect the power cable harness. Pull the blower out from the front of the cabinet.

  • Page 52: Joining System Cabinet 2 To System Cabinet 1

    3.3.3 Joining System Cabinet 2 to System Cabinet 1 Figure 3–5 shows how to join system cabinet 2 to system cabinet 1. Figure 3–5 Joining System Cabinet 2 to System Cabinet 1 PK-0524-99 3-12 AlphaServer GS160/320 Installation Guide...
  • Page 53 Join system cabinet 2 to system cabinet 1. 1. Position system cabinet 2 to the left of system cabinet 1. Note the taper pins on system cabinet 2 and the corresponding alignment holes on system cabinet 1 2. With the front of the system cabinet bases aligned, roll system cabinet 2 toward system cabinet 1 until there is a minimum separation between the frames 3.
  • Page 54 . Figure 3–6 shows the cable connections to the right side and Figure 3–7 to the left side of the H-switch. Figure 3–6 Cable Connections to the Hierarchical Switch (1) H-switch System Box (Global Port) System Box (Clock) (Right Side) PK1270 3-14 AlphaServer GS160/320 Installation Guide...
  • Page 55 Figure 3–7 Cable Connections to the Hierarchical Switch (2) H-switch (Left Side) PK1271 11. Rotate the hierarchical switch toward the system boxes and reattach the H- switch to the system cabinet frame. Install the H-switch covers. 12. Remove and discard the filler plate from the right side of the H-switch bottom.

  • Page 56: Joining Power Cabinet To System Cabinet 1

    Joining Power Cabinet to System Cabinet 1 Figure 3–8 shows how the power cabinet is joined to system cabinet 1. Figure 3–8 Joining Power Cabinet to System Cabinet 1 System- Cabinet 1 (H9A21) Power Cabinet (H9A20) PK-0519-99 3-16 AlphaServer GS160/320 Installation Guide...
  • Page 57 Refer to Figure 3–8, Figure 3–9, Figure 3–10, Figure 3–11, and Figure 3–12 while joining the power cabinet to system cabinet 1. 1. Roll the power cabinet along the right side of system cabinet 1 until there is a minimum separation between the two cabinets (Figure 3–8).

  • Page 58: External Cable Connections

    (Figure 3–10) from the power cabinet to the system cabinet as follows: remove the M5 Phillips screw from the system cabinet, attach the loose end of the ground wire, and secure it to the system cabinet with the screw. 3-18 AlphaServer GS160/320 Installation Guide...

  • Page 59: Csb And Ground Connections

    Figure 3–10 CSB and Ground Connections PK3229 GS320 Assembly 3-19...

  • Page 60: I/O Hose Connections

    Port 0 (or Port 2) is connected to J14 on the PCI box and Port 1 (or Port 3) is connected to J15. Figure 3–11 I/O Hose Connections I/O PORT LOCATIONS QBB (FRONT) QBB (REAR) J-15 J-14 PK1283 3-20 AlphaServer GS160/320 Installation Guide...
  • Page 61 Labels on the I/O hoses indicate the I/O port and the QBB to which they should be connected. Table 3–2 gives the label codes on the I/O hoses for system cabinet 2. Refer to Chapter 2 for I/O hose labels for system cabinet 1. Table 3–2 I/O Hose Labels for System Cabinet 2 Hose Label QBB No.
  • Page 62 The OCP end of this power cable is connected to the J1 connector of the OCP, while the power subrack end is attached to connector J12 of each power subrack in a daisy-chained manner. Figure 3–12 shows one subrack only. 3-22 AlphaServer GS160/320 Installation Guide...

  • Page 63: Ocp Cable Connections To The Power Cabinet

    Figure 3–12 OCP Cable Connections to the Power Cabinet J-12 PCI Box Front View PK1281 GS320 Assembly 3-23...
  • Page 64 Allow time for the condensation to evaporate com- pletely. DO NOT power the system up if you notice any indication of condensation. 3-24 AlphaServer GS160/320 Installation Guide...

  • Page 65: Adding Expander Cabinets

    Adding Expander Cabinets Figure 3–13 shows the addition of an expander cabinet to a power cabinet. Figure 3–13 Adding Expander Cabinets Expander Cabinet Power Cabinet (H9A20) Rear Power Cabinet (H9A20) Expander Cabinet PK2300 GS320 Assembly 3-25...
  • Page 66 For each additional expander cabinet, daisy chain a system ground wire. 5. Make host connections (PCI box, storage) and the CSB connection. These connections are configuration dependent. This completes the installation of an expander cabinet. 3-26 AlphaServer GS160/320 Installation Guide...

  • Page 67: Attaching A Dual-Ac Switch Cabinet

    Attaching a Dual-AC Switch Cabinet The dual-AC switch cabinet is always attached the power cabinet. Figure 3–14 shows how a dual-AC switch cabinet is attached to the power cabinet. Figure 3–14 Attaching a Dual-AC Switch Cabinet Dual-AC Switch Cabinet Power Cabinet (H9A20) Rear...
  • Page 68 . Note that the primary power source and the secondary power source are interchangeable. See the dual-AC switch documentation for interchanging the power sources. 3-28 AlphaServer GS160/320 Installation Guide...

  • Page 69: Chapter 4 System Power-Up

    Chapter 4 System Power-Up This chapter tells how to power up the system and what happens upon power-up. Sections include: • Control Panel Keyswitch • Installing the System Management Console • Powering Up the System • Q-VET Installation Verification System Power-Up...

  • Page 70: Control Panel Keyswitch

    Control Panel Keyswitch The operator control panel (OCP) keyswitch has three positions: Off, On, and Secure. Figure 4–1 shows the OCP keyswitch. Figure 4–1 Operator Control Panel Secure PK-0621A-99 AlphaServer GS160/320 Installation Guide...

  • Page 71: Keyswitch Functions On The Control Panel

    Table 4–1 explains the functions selected by the keyswitch. Table 4–1 Keyswitch Functions on the Control Panel Keyswitch Position Function System is powered off and cannot be powered on remotely. System is powered on and can be remotely powered on or powered off. Secure System is powered on and cannot be remotely powered on or off.

  • Page 72: Installing The System Management Console

    CPUs. Due to the large mass of the system, condensation may occur during transfer from a cold to a warm environment. Allow time for the condensation to evaporate com- pletely. DO NOT power the system up if you notice any indication of condensation. AlphaServer GS160/320 Installation Guide...

  • Page 73: Powering Up The System

    Powering Up the System To power up the system, first turn the circuit breakers in all cabinets on, then set the keyswitch on the OCP to the On position. Example 4–1 shows a sample console display on power-up. See the AlphaServer GS80/160/320 Service Manual or the AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide for explanations of the power-up display.
  • Page 74 QBB1 now Testing Step-3 QBB2 now Testing Step-3 QBB3 now Testing Step-3.. QBB0 now Testing Step-5 QBB1 now Testing Step-5 QBB2 now Testing Step-4 QBB3 now Testing Step-4 QBB2 Step(s)-4 5 Tested QBB3 Step(s)-4 5 Tested Phase 1 AlphaServer GS160/320 Installation Guide...
  • Page 75 QBB0 IO_MAP0: 0000A0C001333333 QBB1 IO_MAP1: 0000A1C101333333 QBB2 IO_MAP2: 0000000000000003 QBB3 IO_MAP3: 0000000000000003 ~I~ QbbConf(gp/io/c/m)=0000bbff Assign=0f SQbb0=00 PQbb=00 SoftQbbId=0000ba98 ~I~ SysConfig: 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 07 1f 07 9f 37 3f 37 9f SCM_E0> . QBB0 now Testing Step-7 QBB1 Step(s)-5 6 Tested QBB2 Step(s)-5 6...
  • Page 76 System Primary QBB0 : 0 System Primary CPU : 0 on QBB0 Par hrd/csb CPU IOR3 IOR2 IOR1 IOR0 Dir PS Temp QBB# 3210 3210 (pci_box.rio) Mod BP Mod 321 (:C) 0/30 PPPP P--P --.- --.- P0.1 P0.0 28.0 AlphaServer GS160/320 Installation Guide...
  • Page 77 1/31 PPPP --PP --.- --.- P1.1 P1.0 32.0 2/32 PPPP P--P --.- --.- --.- --.- 29.0 3/33 PPPP ---P --.- --.- --.- --.- 30.0 HSwitch Type Cables 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Temp(:C) HPM40 4-port - - - - P P P P 32.0 PCI Rise1-1 Rise1-0...
  • Page 78 CPU 1 initialized idle PCB initializing idle process PID lowering IPL CPU 1 speed is 731 MHz create powerup starting console on CPU 2 initialized idle PCB initializing idle process PID lowering IPL 4-10 AlphaServer GS160/320 Installation Guide...
  • Page 79 CPU 2 speed is 731 MHz create powerup starting console on CPU 3 initialized idle PCB initializing idle process PID lowering IPL CPU 3 speed is 731 MHz create powerup starting console on CPU 4 initialized idle PCB initializing idle process PID lowering IPL CPU 4 speed is 731 MHz create powerup...
  • Page 80 X5.8-4667 May 4 2000 02:24:27 AlphaServer Console X5.8-4667, built on May 4 2000 at 02:24:27 P00>>> The SRM console prompt (P00>>>) is displayed at the end of power-up. 4-12 AlphaServer GS160/320 Installation Guide...
  • Page 81 This completes the power-up initialization/testing sequence. The operating system can be booted and installed from the SRM console prompt. Follow instructions given in the AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide to: • Set boot options • Boot and install Tru64 UNIX • Boot and install OpenVMS You can now run Q-VET to verify the system installation (Section 4.4).

  • Page 82: Q-Vet Installation Verification

    Q-VET should be used to verify a new system installation prior to configuring the system into a cluster or connecting any shared storage devices containing customer data. Q-VET is to be used by Q-VET knowledgeable Compaq Service Personnel only. 4-14 AlphaServer GS160/320 Installation Guide...
  • Page 83 Q-VET must be de-installed upon completion of system installation verification. Do not leave this software at a customer site; misuse may result in loss of customer data. Swap or Pagefile Space The system must have adequate swap space (on Tru64 UNIX) or PageFile space (on OpenVMS) for proper Q-VET operation.

  • Page 84: Installing Q-Vet

    TCP/IP (on Tru64 UNIX) or DecNet_Phase IV (on OpenVMS) should be configured before installing Q-VET. Compaq Analyze must be installed on each partition. Q-VET will not start if Compaq Analyze is not installed. Install and run Q-VET from the SYSTEM account on VMS and the root account on UNIX.
  • Page 85 VET. After the installation completes, you should delete the output directory with rm -r output. You can also delete the kit tar file. 8. You must reboot the system before starting Q-VET. 9. On reboot you can start Q-Vet GUI via vet& or you can run non GUI (Command Line) via vet -nw OpenVMS 1.

  • Page 86: Running Q-Vet

    You must run Q-VET on each partition in the system to verify the complete installation. Compaq recommends that you review the Testing Notes section of the Release Notes before running Q-VET. Follow the instructions listed under your operating system to run Q-VET in each partition.
  • Page 87 OpenVMS Graphical Interface 1. From the Main Menu, select IVP, Load Script and select Long IVP (the IVP tests will then load into the Q-VET process window). 2. Click the Start All button to begin IVP testing. $ vet /int=char Command-Line Q-Vet_setup>...

  • Page 88: Reviewing Results Of The Q-Vet Run

    Terminate command. After all exercisers report "Idle", the Summary Log is produced containing Q-VET-specific results and statuses as well as system log entries derived from Compaq Analyze. A message will be displayed showing the number of system events appended to the Summary Log: "xx entries have been appended to the summary file"...
  • Page 89 For automatic test run completions, there are two more possible outcomes: • If there were no exerciser errors, but there were other errors or significant events in the Summary Log that must be reviewed, the following message appears: "Q-VET Tests Complete: Warning" •...

  • Page 90: De-Installing Q-Vet

    2. Delete QVETAXP0xx.A and QVETAXPxxx.EXE if they are still on the system. 3. Execute the program @sys$manager:qvet_uninstall.com 4. Note: log files are retained in sys$specific:[sysmgr.tool_logs] 5. Reboot the system. You MUST reboot in any case, even if Q-VET is to be reinstalled. 4-22 AlphaServer GS160/320 Installation Guide...

  • Page 91: Index

    Index Joining cabinet 2, 3-10 Joining cabinet to with cabinet 1, 3-12 AlphaServer GS320 system, 1-4 Joining system and power cabinets, 2- Assemblies, system, 2-1 Cabinet Keyswitch, 4-1, 4-2 transfer switch, 2-18 Keyswitch functions, 4-3 Cabinet 1, joining, 3-8 Cabinet 2 , joining, 3-10 Cable connections, 2-12, 3-19 Cable connections, GS320, 3-18 Power-up, 4-5...

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