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AlphaServer GS60E
Installation Guide
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EK–GS60E–IN. A01
This guide is intended for use by customer service engineers and self-
maintenance customers installing an AlphaServer GS60E system.
Compaq Computer Corporation

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  • Page 1 AlphaServer GS60E Installation Guide Order Number: EK–GS60E–IN. A01 This guide is intended for use by customer service engineers and self- maintenance customers installing an AlphaServer GS60E system. Compaq Computer Corporation...
  • Page 2 FURNISHING, PERFORMANCE, OR USE OF THIS MATERIAL. This publication contains information protected by copyright. No part of this publication may be photocopied or reproduced in any form without prior written consent from Compaq Computer Corporation. The software described in this document is furnished under a license agreement or nondisclosure agreement and may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of the agreement.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Preface ......................vii Chapter 1 Installation Overview Installation Flowchart ................1-2 Chapter 2 Site Preparation Pre-Installation Checklist .................2-2 Cabinet Sizes ...................2-4 Floor Space and Environmental Requirements .........2-6 Power Requirements................2-12 AC Power Cable and Receptacles ............2-14 Chapter 3 Installing the System Cabinet Inspect the Shipment................3-2 Collect Tools and Resources..............3-4 Remove Carton and Packing Material ............3-6...
  • Page 4 Show Configuration ................8-10 Show Device ..................8-11 Checking SCSI Devices................8-12 Running RCU ..................8-16 Booting the Operating System ..............8-18 CD-ROM OpenVMS Boot..............8-20 CD-ROM UNIX Boot ................8-22 Set Boot Commands................8-24 8-10 AlphaServer GS60E LFU Booting............8-26 8-11 Sample VET User Session for Command Mode........8-28...
  • Page 5 Accessing the Console Load Device ............8-2 Verification Procedure................8-4 Diagnostic Overview ................8-6 SCSI Disks in StorageWorks Shelves ............8-14 Tables AlphaServer GS60E Documentation ............x Shipping Dimensions and Weights............2-3 Cabinet Dimensions and Weights.............2-5 Environmental Specifications..............2-7 Three-Phase AC Input Voltages ...............2-9 Three-Phase Power Requirements ............2-9...
  • Page 6 Cabinet Dimensions and Weights.............4-5 SCSI Cables to Devices in Other Cabinets..........5-7 AC Input Voltage Specifications ..............6-5 Control Panel LEDs .................6-6 LEDs After Self-Test................7-3 Diagnostics ....................8-7 Verification Software Exercisers ............8-29...

  • Page 7: Preface

    Preface Intended Audience This manual is written for customer service engineers and self-maintenance customers who require information to install an AlphaServer GS60E system. Document Structure This manual uses a structured documentation design. Topics are organized into small sections for efficient reference. Each topic begins with an abstract.

  • Page 8: Alphaserver Gs60E Documentation

    AlphaServer GS60E Installation Guide EK–GS60E–IN AlphaServer GS60E Operations Manual EK–GS60E–OP KFTHA System I/O Module Installation Guide EK–KFTHA–IN KFE72 Installation Guide EK–KFE72–IN Service Information AlphaServer GS60E Service Manual EK–GS60E–SV Reference Manual AlphaServer GS60E and GS140 Getting Started with Logical EK–TUNLP–SF Partitions viii...
  • Page 9 Table 1 AlphaServer GS60E Documentation (Continued) Title Order Number Upgrade Manuals GS60/8200 to GS60E Upgrade Manual EK–GS60E–UP H7506 Power Supply Installation EK–H7506–IN RRDCD Installation Card EK–RRDXX–IN...

  • 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...

  • Page 12: Installation Flowchart

    Chapter 2 Prepare Site Chapter 3 Install System Cabinet Multiple Chapter 4 Cabinets Connect Console, Chapter 5 SCSI, and Ethernet cables Chapter 6 Power Up System Chapter 7 System Self-Test Verification Chapter 8 (Diagnostics and Utilities) GS60E11-99 AlphaServer GS60E Installation Guide...
  • Page 13 In general, the procedure is as follows (Figure 1-1): 1. Prepare the site for system installation as described in Chapter 2. 2. Install the system cabinet as described in Chapter 3. 3. If the system has one or more expander cabinets, refer to Chapter 4 for installation instructions.

  • Page 15: Chapter 2 Site Preparation

    Chapter 2 Site Preparation This chapter provides site planning guidelines, cabinet sizes, space and environmental requirements, and system power requirements. Sections include: • Pre-Installation Checklist • Cabinet Sizes • Floor Space and Environmental Requirements • Power Requirements • AC Power Cable and Receptacles Site Preparation...

  • Page 16: Pre-Installation Checklist

    Determine system power consumption to calculate the input line power requirement. Establish a system grounding scheme for the installation. Determine environmental cooling requirements. Check the location and requirements of cabling for communication devices such as Ethernet. AlphaServer GS60E Installation Guide...

  • Page 17: Shipping Dimensions And Weights

    Check the Delivery Route: Check the height, width, and location of doors and passageways for adequate clearance. Check floor loading requirements along passageways. Check passageway restrictions such as corners, ramps, or obstructions. Check the size, capacity, and availability of elevators. Table 2-1 lists the shipping dimensions of the GS60E system and expander cabinets.

  • Page 18: Cabinet Sizes

    Figure 2-1 shows a sample GS60E system. Figure 2–1 GS60E Sample System Expander Expander System Cabinet Cabinet Cabinet 60 cm (23.6 in) 60 cm (23.6 in) 60 cm (23.6 in) GS60E21-99 AlphaServer GS60E Installation Guide...

  • Page 19: Cabinet Dimensions And Weights

    Table 2-2 Cabinet Dimensions and Weights Height Width Depth Weight Cabinet cm (in) cm (in) cm (in) kg (lbs)¹ GS60E 170 (67.0) 60 (23.6) 100 (39.4) 352 (775) System GS60E 170 (67.0) 60 (23.6) 100 (39.4) 320 (704) Expander ¹ System and expander weights are based on a fully configured cabinet. Site Preparation...

  • Page 20: Floor Space And Environmental Requirements

    Figure 2–2 Sample GS60E Configuration Rear Clearance 100 cm (39.4 in) Expander System Expander 100 cm Depth (39.4 in) Cabinet Cabinet Cabinet 350 cm (137.8 in) Width Front 180 cm (71 in) Clearance 150 cm (59 in) GS60E22-99 AlphaServer GS60E Installation Guide...

  • Page 21: Environmental Specifications

    Table 2-3 Environmental Specifications Environmental Operating¹ Storage Temperature 5°–35° C (41°–95° F) –40°–66°C (–40°–151° F) Relative humidity 10–90% 10–95% Altitude 0–3 km (0–10,000 ft) 0–12.2 km (0–40,000 ft) ¹ Recommended operating temperature is 18°–24° C (65°–75° F) and 40–60% relative humidity. The minimum amount of clearance space for the system front is 150 cm (59 in) and rear is 100 cm (39.4 in), as shown in Figure 2-2.

  • Page 22: Power Requirements

    The power system consists of an AC input box, a DC distribution module, redundant hot swap power supplies, a cabinet control logic (CCL) panel, and cables. Figure 2–3 GS60E Power System Components Front Rear CCL Panel Power Power Supplies Supplies DC Distribution Module AC Input Box GS60E23-99 AlphaServer GS60E Installation Guide...

  • Page 23: Three-Phase Ac Input Voltages

    Table 2–4 Three-Phase AC Input Voltages Input Circuit Breaker Frequency Country Voltage Rating (amps) Range (Hz) Japan 202 Delta 50–60 North America 120/208 Wye 50–60 Europe/AP 380–415 Wye 50–60 Each system and expander cabinet requires its own AC power connector. Table 2–5 Three-Phase Power Requirements Cabinet...

  • Page 24: Ac Power Cable And Receptacles

    120/208 V NOMINAL (50-60 Hz) NEMA L21-30R NEMA L21-30R PHASE X PHASE X PHASE Y PHASE Y NEUTRAL PHASE Z PHASE Z 380-415 V NOMINAL (50-60 Hz) IEC 309 TYPE PHASE 3 PHASE 2 NEUTRAL PHASE 1 GS60E24-99 2-10 AlphaServer GS60E Installation Guide...

  • Page 25: Chapter 3 Installing The System Cabinet

    Chapter 3 Installing the System Cabinet This chapter describes how to install the AlphaServer GS60E system cabinet. The cabinet contains the CPU, memory, a system I/O module, at least one PCI I/O subsystem, 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 26: Inspect The Shipment

    Check that all system equipment is at the installation site. Figure 3–1 Inspection Flowchart Check Equipment Against Shipping List Incomplete or Customer Damaged Contacts Carrier Shipment? Missing or Enter in LARS Report Contact Incorrect Notify Customer Unit Manager Equipment? GS60E31-99 Continue Unpacking AlphaServer GS60E Installation Guide...
  • Page 27 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 until the customer contacts the insurance company and gives you permission to continue unpacking.

  • Page 28: Collect Tools And Resources

    To verify that the cabinet is properly leveled Socket wrench set To remove and install bolts Digital voltmeter To check AC and DC voltages Table or bench Work space for unpacking and installation Flathead screwdriver For installation of I/O port module cable(s) AlphaServer GS60E Installation Guide...
  • Page 29 Review requirements such as power, environmental, and space requirements for the system. WARNING: Since the cabinet is heavy and has a high center of gravity, removing it from the pallet requires at least two people. Installing the System Cabinet...

  • Page 30: Packing Material

    Remove Packing Material Remove all packing material to prepare the system cabinet for removal from the pallet. Figure 3–2 Packing Material GS60E32-99 AlphaServer GS60E Installation Guide...
  • Page 31 Use the following procedure to unpack the system cabinet: Position the carton so that the front door 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 32: Remove From 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. Figure 3–3 Preparation and Removal from Pallet GS60E33-99 AlphaServer GS60E Installation Guide...
  • Page 33 WARNING: Serious injury may result if the cabinet is improperly handled 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: • Enter the location and extent of the damage on the LARS report. •...

  • Page 34: Level The Cabinet

    Inspect the rubber leveler feet to be sure they have not been damaged during shipping. To level the cabinet, adjust the feet and check the cabinet with a bubble level. Figure 3–4 Leveler Foot Adjustment Locknut Leveler Hexnut Leveler Foot GS60E34-99 3-10 AlphaServer GS60E Installation Guide...
  • Page 35 1. 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.) 2.

  • Page 37: Chapter 4 Installing An Expander Cabinet

    Chapter 4 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 additional storage for the system. The system can have a maximum of two expander cabinets.

  • Page 38: Unpack The Cabinet

    Unpack the Cabinet Unpack the expander cabinet in the same way you unpacked the system cabinet in Chapter 3. The expander cabinet ships with no side panels. Figure 4–1 Expander Cabinet GS60E41-99 AlphaServer GS60E Installation Guide...
  • Page 39 1. Inspect the shipment for the expander cabinet as done for the system cabinet (see Section 3.1). 2. Collect the tools and resources needed to install the expander cabinet (see Section 3.2). 3. Remove the carton and packing material from the expander cabinet (see Section 3.3).

  • Page 40: Remove System Cabinet Panel And Position Expander Cabinet

    If installing one expander cabinet, remove the right system cabinet panel. Position the expander cabinet to the right of the system cabinet. The second expander cabinet is positioned to the left as viewed from the front. Figure 4–2 Removing System Cabinet Panel GS60E42-99 AlphaServer GS60E Installation Guide...

  • Page 41: Expander Cabinet

    1. Lift off the system cabinet cover and set aside (see , Figure 4-2). 2. Open the system cabinet’s front and rear doors 3. Remove the front and rear screws holding the right panel 4. Pull the bottom of the panel away from the cabinet, lift up, and remove Repeat Steps 3 and 4 on the left side if there is a second expander cabinet.

  • Page 42: Level All Cabinets

    Be sure the sides of the cabinet butt each other and the cabinets are the same height. Figure 4–4 Leveler Foot Adjustment Locknut Leveler Hexnut Leveler Foot GS60E44-99 AlphaServer GS60E Installation Guide...
  • Page 43 1. Use an adjustable wrench to lower and adjust the leveler feet. A shipping bracket can also be used to adjust the leveler feet, since the bracket cutout and leveler feet hexnuts are the same size. 2. 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 44: Secure Cabinets Together

    Secure Cabinets Together The expander cabinet is secured to the system cabinet with four screws supplied with the expander cabinet. Figure 4–5 Securing Expander Cabinet GS60E45-99 AlphaServer GS60E Installation Guide...
  • Page 45 1. Position the cabinets close together so there is less than 10 mm separation between them 2. Align the cabinet heights by adjusting the leveling feet (see Sections 4.2 and 4.3) 3. Secure the cabinets together using the four screws inserted through the system cabinet using an Allen wrench supplied with the cabinet joining kit (P/N 70-40120-01).

  • Page 46: Connect The Power Control Cable

    CCL panel in each expander cabinet. Figure 4–6 Power Control Cable Installation Expander Cabinet, Rear Main Cabinet, Rear Expander Cabinet, Rear CCL Panel CCL Panel CCL Panel Power Supplies Cable Cable to Second GS60E46-99 to First Expander Expander 4-10 AlphaServer GS60E Installation Guide...

  • Page 47: Ccl Panel And Jack Splitter

    WARNING: Before beginning this procedure, make sure the system is powered off. 1. If there are two expander cabinets, at the rear of the system cabinet plug the jack splitter (PN 12-44937-01) into the system cabinet control panel jack marked Expander (see Figure 4-7). 2.

  • Page 48: Connect The I/O Cable

    Connect the I/O Cable Connect the I/O cable(s) between the system and expander cabinet(s). Figure 4–8 I/O Cable Connections Main Cabinet, Rear Expander Cabinet, Rear I/O Cables to Right Expander I/O Cables to DWLPBs in System GS60E48-99 4-12 AlphaServer GS60E Installation Guide...
  • Page 49 Figure 4-8 shows a system with six PCIs (DWLPBs). In this configuration, two KFTHAs are in TLSB slots 8 and 7. There are six PCIs, two in the system cabinet and four in the expander cabinet. Cabling Guidelines 1. The PCIs in the system cabinet are connected to the KFTHA in slot 7. 2.

  • Page 51: Chapter 5 Making Console, Scsi, And Ethernet Connections

    Chapter 5 Making Console, SCSI, and Ethernet Connections This chapter describes how to connect a console terminal and how to make SCSI, and Ethernet connections. It consists of the following sections: • Connect the Console Terminal • Connect the Console Load Device •...

  • Page 52: Connect The Console Terminal

    Figure 5-2. Figure 5–1 System Cabinet, Console Terminal, and Printer COMPAQ AlphaServer GS60E LA75 Companion Printer d i g i t a l GS60E51-99 AlphaServer GS60E Installation Guide...

  • Page 53: Ccl Panel And Console Terminal Port

    1. Unpack the serial 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. 2. Open the rear door and connect one end of the 17-01364-02 cable to the console terminal port on the control panel (see Figure 5-2).

  • Page 54: Connect The Console Load Device

    The CD-ROM drive located at the left center of the system cabinet below the system fan. Two CD-ROMs are required for logical partitioning. Figure 5–3 Console Load Device (Front View) CD-ROM Drive GS60E53-99 AlphaServer GS60E Installation Guide...

  • Page 55: Kzpba As The Console Load Device Support

    Support for your CD-ROM comes from the KZPBA-CA in the PCI (see Figure 5-4). The BN21N-02 cable is used with a KZPBA-CA. Figure 5-4 KZPBA as the Console Load Device Support KZPBA Front Console Load Device GS60E54-99 Making Console, SCSI, and Ethernet Connections...

  • Page 56: Connect Scsi Cables

    Read the information provided and install the cables needed. Figure 5–5 System and Expander Cabinets Expander Cabinet, Front System Cabinet, Front Option slot 2 Option slot 1 GS60E55-99 Space for SCSI Cables AlphaServer GS60E Installation Guide...

  • Page 57: Scsi Cables To Devices In Other Cabinets

    Multiple SCSI configurations are possible both inside system and expander cabinets and outside either cabinet. Manufacturing connects all SCSI devices it can in both system and expander cabinets. There is space in both cabinets to pass cables from front to back (see Figure 5-5). You can assume that loose SCSI cables provided with a system go from device adapters in the system cabinet to devices in another cabinet.

  • Page 58: Connect Ethernet Cables

    Ethernet cable connections depend on the customer order. Connecting and routing cables are dependent on placement of adapters and devices. Read the information provided and install the cables needed. Figure 5–6 Ethernet Connectors on PCI Adapter DE500 Twisted-Pair Front GS60E56-99 AlphaServer GS60E Installation Guide...
  • Page 59 The DE500, the PCI Ethernet adapter, implements the twisted-pair Ethernet variant. 1. Connect the transceiver cable (BN25G-xx (unshielded) or BN26M-xx (shielded) to the Ethernet port on the DE500 (see Figure 5-6). 2. Connect the other end of the cable to an Ethernet transceiver or to an appropriate conversion box.

  • Page 61: Chapter 6 Powering Up The System

    Chapter 6 Powering Up the System This chapter provides an overview of the power-up procedure for the system. Sections include: • Prepare to Check the AC Power • Measure the AC Power • Turn the Power On and Check Indicators Powering Up the System...

  • Page 62: 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 6–1 Circuit Breaker for the AC Power Rear Power Supplies Main Circuit Breaker AC Power Line Cord GS60E61-99 AlphaServer GS60E Installation Guide...
  • Page 63 1. At this point, the AC power cord should still be unplugged (see , Figure 6-1). 2. Pull down the main circuit breaker handle on the AC input box (see 3. At the control panel, make sure the keyswitch is in the Off position. The circuit breaker on the AC input box controls power to the system.

  • Page 64: Measure The Ac Power

    Figure 6–2 Measuring System Power 380-415 V NOMINAL (32A) 202/208 V NOMINAL (30A) IEC 309 TYPE (50-60 Hz) U.S. & Japanese Version NEMA L21-30R (50-60 Hz) PHASE X PHASE 3 NEUTRAL PHASE Y PHASE 1 GS60E62-99 AlphaServer GS60E Installation Guide...

  • Page 65: Ac Input Voltage Specifications

    4. Check that the receptacle provided is correct. This should have been done during site preparation (see Chapter 1). 5. Using a voltmeter, measure the voltages between lines in the receptacle as shown in Figure 6-2. Verify that the voltages are within the range specified in Table 6-2.

  • Page 66: Turn The Power On And Check Indicators

    NOTE: With the keyswitch in the On position, if all six LEDs are blinking, one or more of the power supplies has failed or a power supply is missing. With the keyswitch in the Off position, the LEDs will also blink but do not provide power supply status. AlphaServer GS60E Installation Guide...
  • Page 67 Run LED (green) When lit, indicates system has exited console and the operating system is running. Power LED (green) When lit, indicates system is powered on. Fault LED (yellow) When lit, indicates that TLSB BAD is asserted. On/Off switch With the keyswitch in the On position, system will power up when the On pushbutton is pressed.

  • Page 68: Power Supplies

    LEDs on the power supplies should be illuminated. When the system is on, the VAUX and 48V LEDs should light (see Figure 6-4). Figure 6–4 Power Supplies Front VAUX LED (top) Power Supplies 48V LED (bottom) GS60E64-99 AlphaServer GS60E Installation Guide...

  • Page 69: Chapter 7 System Self-Test

    Chapter 7 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 70: Check Module Status Leds

    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 information. Figure 7–1 Powering Up and Checking the LEDs Front Self-Test LEDs GS60E71-99 AlphaServer GS60E Installation Guide...

  • Page 71: 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.

  • Page 72: Check The Self-Test Display

    (-) status of each module is indicated. Example 7–1 Self-Test Results NODE # C0 PCI + EISA + 12GB Compaq AlphaServer GS60E 6-6/525/4, Console V5.5 4-MAY-1999 12:06:SROM V2.1, OpenVMS PALcode V1.57-2, Tru64 UNIX PALcode V1.50-1 P00>>> AlphaServer GS60E Installation Guide...
  • Page 73 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: An adapter: the I/O port module (A) is a KFTHA •...

  • Page 75: Chapter 8 Diagnostics And Utilities

    Chapter 8 Diagnostics and Utilities After the system passes self-test, you must verify proper system operation. First verify the presence of UltraSCSI 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 76: 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 Update (LFU) Utility. Figure 8–1 Accessing the Console Load Device KZPBA-CA CD-ROM GS60E81-99 AlphaServer GS60E Installation Guide...
  • Page 77 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 systems. It is installed in the system cabinet and used to access software and online documentation.

  • Page 78: Verification Overview

    Use sho w commands to become familiar with the system Check that the console configures all the devices on the system Perform special configuration tasks if necessary Boot Operating System Verify System Under Operating System GS60E82-99 AlphaServer GS60E Installation Guide...
  • Page 79 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 determine the self-test status for the I/O adapters and devices. Identify the load device.

  • Page 80: Diagnostics Overview

    User Mode. The system Verifier and Exerciser Tool (VET) is run under the operating system. Figure 8–3 Diagnostic Overview Self-Test ROM-Based Diagnostics Additional Power-Up Tests (RBDs) Console-Based Exercisers Online OpenVMS/UNIX: Verifier and Exerciser Tool (VET) GS60E83-99 AlphaServer GS60E Installation Guide...
  • Page 81 Table 8-1 lists diagnostics provided. Tests in the first two groups run at power- up. The console-based exercisers can be run from the console. Table 8–1 Diagnostics Test Group Test Self-test CPU self-test Memory array self-test PCI adapter self-test¹ Device peripheral self-test Power subassembly self-test Additional power-up tests CPU/Memory interactive tests...

  • Page 82: Run System Self-Test

    Gather adapter self-test and address information using self-test results as shown in Example 8-1. Example 8–1 Self-Test Display NODE # C0 PCI + EISA + 12GB Compaq AlphaServer GS60E 6-6/525/4, Console V5.5 4-MAY-1999 12:06:SROM V2.1, OpenVMS PALcode V1.57-2, Tru64 UNIX PALcode V1.50-1 P00>>> AlphaServer GS60E Installation Guide...
  • Page 83 Check the ST1 line in the self-test results to see that all CPU and memory modules passed self-test. Note that failing processors are disabled and appear in the ST1 line. If both processors fail, nothing appears on the ST1 line. There is minimal TLSB traffic during these tests. Check the ST2 line to see that memory and the CPU(s) passed their interaction tests and check the ST3 line to see that all three types of modules on the TLSB passed their tests.

  • Page 84: Show Commands For Installation

    EISA connected to pci0 through sio0 eisa0 P000>>> sho net polling for units on tulip0, slot 12, bus 0, hose0… ewa0.0.0.12.0 00-00-F8-25-90-A6 Twisted-Pair polling for units on tulip1, slot 11, bus 0, hose0… ewa0.0.0.11.0 08-00-2B-C3-9E-9B Twisted-Pair 8-10 AlphaServer GS60E Installation Guide...

  • Page 85: Diagnostics

    Example 8–3 Show Device P00>>> sho dev polling for units on floppy0, slot 0, bus 1, hose4... dva0.0.0.1100.4 DVA0 RX26/RX23 polling for units on kzpaa0, slot 5, bus 0, hose4... pka.7.0.5.4 Bus ID 7 dka400.4.0.5.4 DKA400 RRD47 1206 polling for units on isp0, slot 6, bus 0, hose4... pkb.7.0.6.4 term on Bus ID 7...

  • Page 86: Verify Scsi Devices

    Example 8–4 Checking SCSI Devices Initializing. . . C0 PCI + EISA + 12GB Compaq AlphaServer GS60E 6-6/525/4, Console V5.5 4-MAY-1999 12:06:SROM V2.1, OpenVMS PALcode V1.57-2, Tru64 UNIX PALcode V1.50- P00>>> sho dev polling for units on floppy0, slot 0, bus 1, hose0 dva0.0.0.1100.0...
  • Page 87 Basics: • There are four ways to attach to SCSI devices: – KZPSA, a PCI adapter with a FWD SCSI port – KZPSC, the RAID adapter with one to three FWD SCSI ports – KZPBA-CA, a PCI to UltraSCSI single-ended controller –...

  • Page 88: Check Console Output Against Physical Devices

    Check Console Output Against Physical Device Next check the output from the show device command against the physical SBBs in the cabinet(s). Figure 8–4 SCSI Disks in StorageWorks Shelves Front UltraSCSI Shelf Fast Wide Differential SCSI Shelf GS60E84-99 DWZZB 8-14 AlphaServer GS60E Installation Guide...
  • Page 89 Check the output from the show device command against the physical SBBs. There should be a one-to-one correspondence between SBBs reporting 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; the slots and nodes are numbered 0 to 6, from right to left (see Figure 8-4).

  • Page 90: If Necessary, Run The Raid Configuration Utility

    The RCU software is on a floppy and requires a KFE72. Example 8–5 Running RCU P00>>> set arc_enable on P00>>> initialize [Console display appears] P00>>> run rcu 8-16 AlphaServer GS60E Installation Guide...
  • Page 91 The RAID Configuration Utility (RCU) need only be run if a KZPSC controller 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. RCU enables the choices. Prior to running the utility, you should read the documentation and discuss which mode the customer wishes.

  • Page 92: Booting Factory Installed Software

    = 200000, image start = 0, image_bytes = 7f400 initializing HWRPB at 2000 initializing page table at 1f2000 initializing machine state setting affinity to the primary cpu jumping to bootstrap code OpenVMS Alpha Operating System, Version V7.1-2 8-18 AlphaServer GS60E Installation Guide...
  • Page 93 0,0. If the flag is an a and the operating system is Tru64 UNIX, the operating system will come up in multiuser mode. See the AlphaServer GS60E Operations Manual for a complete discussion of booting.

  • Page 94: Booting Openvms From A Cd-Rom

    OpenVMS (TM) Alpha Operating System, Version V7.1-2 %SMP-I-SECMSG, CPU #01 message: P01>>>START %SMP-I-CPUTRN, CPU #01 has joined the active set. $! Copyright(c) 1998 Digital Equipment Corporation. All rights reserved Installing required known files... 8-20 AlphaServer GS60E Installation Guide...
  • Page 95 Configuring devices... %EWA0, Twisted-Pair(10baseT) mode set by console **************************************************************** You can install or upgrade the OpenVMS Alpha operating system or you can install or upgrade layered products that are included on the OpenVMS Alpha operating system CD-ROM. You can also execute DCL commands and procedures to perform "standalone"...

  • Page 96: 8.10 Booting Tru64 Unix From A Cd-Rom

    0 of dka400.4.0.5.4 is a valid boot block reading 16 blocks from dka400.4.0.5.4 bootstrap code read in base = 200000, image_start = 0, image_bytes = 2000 initializing HWRPB at 2000 GCT base = 20012e000 setting affinity to the primary CPU 8-22 AlphaServer GS60E Installation Guide...
  • Page 97 jumping to bootstrap code Digital UNIX boot - Mon Apr 12 12:39:50 EDT 1999 Loading vmunix ... [I/O subsystem reset information, memory information displayed, I/O bus adapters displayed, configured devices displayed, network configuration information, partitioning information displayed] The system is ready. The Installation Guide contains more information about installing DIGITAL UNIX.

  • Page 98: Set Commands For Booting

    Use the set command to define a default boot device as shown in Example 8-9. Example 8–9 Set Boot Commands P00>>> set boot_reset on P00>>> set bootdef_dev dka200.2.0.0.0 P00>>> set boot_osflags “0,6” P00>>> boot [the system initializes and boots] 8-24 AlphaServer GS60E Installation Guide...
  • Page 99 Enter set boot_reset on to initialize the system before booting. 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 100: Booting Lfu From A Cd-Rom

    The Loadable Firmware Update (LFU) Utility is on the Alpha CD-ROM (PN AG-RCFB*-BS). Make sure this CD-ROM is mounted in the CD drive and then boot LFU. Example 8–10 AlphaServer GS60E Booting P00>>> show device polling for units on isp0, slot 0, bus 0, hose0...
  • Page 101 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 RRD47. The RRD47 has a device name of dkd400.

  • Page 102: Sample Vet User Session For Command Mode

    …completed [process 1] group exec for device CPU. …completed [process 2] group exec for device CPU. …completed [process 5] group exec for device FILE. …completed [process 6] group exec for device FILE. Table 8-2 lists the VET exercisers and descriptions. 8-28 AlphaServer GS60E Installation Guide...

  • Page 103: Verification Software Exercisers

    Table 8-2 Verification Software Exercisers Exerciser Description Tests processor functions including binary operations, integer computations, floating-point computations, and data conversion. Memory Tests dynamic allocation and deallocation of virtual memory and verifies test patterns written. Disk Tests logical and physical disk I/O by performing read and write operations and verifies test patterns written.
  • Page 104 …continuing [process 3] group exer for device MEMORY. …continuing [process 4] group exer for device MEMORY. …completed [process 3] group exer for device MEMORY. …completed [process 4] group exer for device MEMORY. …testing completed. Total errors reported by all processes=0. VET_setup> exit 8-30 AlphaServer GS60E Installation Guide...
  • Page 105 The user enters a Ctrl/C to suspend executing processes. VET enters the suspend execution state. Enter show runtime to list the requested, elapsed, and remaining run times of each process. The continue command resumes execution of all suspended processes. After testing is completed, a message is displayed to inform the user of the number of errors reported.
  • Page 107 Index Console load devices, 8-2 terminal, 5-2, 5-3 AC power, three-phase printer, 5-3 cables, 2-10 Control panel, 6-6 checking, 6-2 Current overload, 6-3 current ratings, 2-9 input voltages, 2-9, 6-5 measuring, 6-4 power requirements, 2-9 DE500, 5-8 watts, 2-9 Delivery route checking, 2-3 AC power outlets, 2-2 Diagnostics overview, 8-6 Air circulation, 2-7...
  • Page 108 Indicator check, 6-6 Installation flowchart, 1-2 SCSI Installation overview, 1-1 devices, 8-12, 8-14 LEDs, 8-15 Self-test, 8-7 KFTHA, 7-3, 7-5 BPD line, 7-5 C# I/O subsystem line, 8-9 KZPBA, 5-5 display, 7-4, 8-8 KZPSC, 8-16 I/O channel line, 7-5 LEDs, 7-3 NODE # line, 7-5 LARS form, 3-3, 3-9 ST lines, 7-5, 8-8...

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