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Digital Equipment AlphaServer 4100 Service Manual (322 pages)

Brand: Digital Equipment | Category: Server | Size: 1 MB

Table of Contents
3
Preface
11
Chapter 1 System Overview

15
- Alphaserver 4100 System Drawer (BA30A)
  16
- Components of the BA30A System Drawer
  16
- Alphaserver 4000 System Drawer (BA30C)
  18
- Components of the BA30C System Drawer
  18
- Components of the BA30B System Drawer
  20
- Power Control Module
  21
- Cabinet System
  22
- Pedestal System
  24
- Pedestal System Front
  24
- Pedestal System Rear
  25
- Control Panel and Drives
  26
- Control Panel Assembly
  26
- System Consoles
  28
- System Architecture
  30
- Architecture Diagram
  30
- System Motherboard
  32
- System Motherboard Module Locations
  32
- CPU Types
  34
- Memory Modules
  36
- Memory Addressing
  38
- How Memory Addressing Is Calculated
  38
- System Bus
  40
- System Bus to PCI Bus Bridge Module
  42
- Bridge Module
  42
- PCI I/O Subsystem
  44
- PCI Block Diagram
  44
- PCI Motherboard Slot Numbering
  45
- Server Control Module
  46
- Power Control Module
  48
- Power Supply
  50
- Location of Power Supply
  50
Chapter 2 Power-Up

53
- Control Panel
  54
- Control Panel and LCD Display
  54
- Control Panel Display
  55
- Power-Up Sequence
  56
- Power-Up Flow
  56
- Contents of Feproms
  57
- Console Code Critical Path
  58
- SROM Power-Up Test Flow
  60
- SROM Tests
  62
- SROM Errors Reported
  63
- XSROM Power-Up Test Flow
  64
- XSROM Power-Up Flowchart
  64
- XSROM Tests
  65
- XSROM Errors Reported
  67
- Console Power-Up Tests
  68
- IOD Tests
  68
- PCI Motherboard Tests
  69
- Console Device Determination
  70
- Console Device Determination Flowchart
  70
- Console Power-Up Display
  72
- Fail-Safe Loader
  76
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

77
- Troubleshooting with Leds
  78
- CPU and Bridge Module Leds
  78
- Cabinet Power and Fan Leds
  80
- Troubleshooting Power Problems
  82
- Power Control Module Leds
  84
- PCM Leds
  84
- Power Control Module LED States
  85
- Maintenance Bus
  86
- C Bus Block Diagram
  86
- Running Diagnostics -Test Command
  88
- Testing an Entire System
  89
- Testing Memory
  91
- Testing PCI
  93
Chapter 4 Power System

95
Chapter 5 Error Logs

111
- Using Error Logs
  112
- Error Detector Placement
  112
- Hard Errors
  114
- Soft Errors
  114
- Error Log Events
  115
- Types of Error Log Events
  115
- Using Decevent
  116
- Translating Event Files
  117
- Filtering Events
  118
- Selecting Alternative Reports
  120
- Decevent Report Formats
  120
- Error Log Examples and Analysis
  121
- MCHK 670 CPU-Detected Failure
  121
- CAP Error Register
  124
- MCHK 670 CPU and IOD Detected Failure
  126
- MCHK 670 Read Dirty CPU Detected Failure
  131
- MCHK 660 IOD-Detected Failure
  136
- MCHK 630 Correctable CPU Error
  149
- MCHK 620 Correctable Error
  152
- Troubleshooting IOD-Detected Errors
  154
- CAP Error Register Data Pattern
  154
- System Bus ECC Error
  155
- System Bus ECC Error Data Pattern
  155
- System Bus Nonexistent Address Error
  156
- System Bus Nonexistent Address Error Troubleshooting
  156
- System Bus Address Parity Error
  157
- Address Parity Error Troubleshooting
  157
- Page Table Entry Invalid Error
  159
- PCI Master Abort
  159
- PCI System Error
  159
- PCI Parity Error
  159
- Broken Memory
  160
- ECC Syndrome Bits Table
  161
- Command Codes
  162
- Decoding Commands
  162
- Node Ids
  163
- Double Error Halts and Machine Checks While in PAL Mode
  164
- Palcode Overview
  164
- Double Error Halt
  165
- Machine Checks While in PAL
  165
- External Interface Status Register
  171
- MC Error Information Register 0
  171
- MC Error Information Register 1
  171
Chapter 6 Error Registers

177
- MC Error Information Register 0
  178
- MC Error Information Register 1
  179
- CAP Error Register
  181
- PCI Error Status Register 1
  184
Chapter 7 Removal and Replacement

185
Appendix C Operating the System Remotely

291
- RCM Console Overview
  291
- Modem Usage
  292
- RCM Connections
  292
- Entering and Leaving Command Mode
  295
- RCM Commands
  296
- RCM Command Summary
  296
- RCM Status Command Fields
  304
- Dial-Out Alerts
  305
- Resetting the RCM to Factory Defaults
  308
- Troubleshooting Guide
  309
- RCM Troubleshooting
  309
- Modem Dialog Details
  312
- Rcm/Modem Interchange Summary
  314
- Index
  317
- INFO 3 Command
  319
- INFO 5 Command
  319
- INFO 8 Command
  319
- Memory Tests
  320
- Node Ids
  320
- PCI Error Status Register 1
  320
- Server Control Module
  321

Digital Equipment AlphaServer 4100 Configuration And Installation Manual (140 pages)

Brand: Digital Equipment | Category: Server | Size: 1 MB

Table of Contents
3
Preface

9
Chapter 1 Configuration Rules

11
Chapter 2 Preparing the Cabinet

39
- Cabinet Environmental and Power Requirements
  40
- Cabinet Service Area
  40
- Cabinet Environmental Specifications
  41
- Cabinet Power Requirements
  41
- Unpack and Check Cabinet
  42
- Cabinet System Inventory
  42
- Remove Cabinet from Pallet
  44
- Removal from Pallet
  44
- Stabilize the Cabinet
  46
- Using the Cabinet Stabilizer Bar
  46
- Leveler Foot Adjustment
  47
- Joining Two Cabinets
  48
- Side Panel Removal
  48
- Installing the Joiner Hardware
  49
Chapter 3 Preparing the Pedestal

51
Chapter 4 Installing Components in Cabinet

57
Chapter 5 Installing Storageworks Shelves in Pedestal

75
- Install the Storageworks Shelf
  76
- Installing a Storageworks Shelf
  76
- Pedestal
  77
Chapter 6 Making Connections

79
- Connecting a Serial Terminal
  80
- Cabinet and Console Terminal
  80
- COM1, Serial Terminal Port
  81
- Connecting a Graphics Monitor
  82
- Connecting the Remote Console Monitor
  84
- Remote Console Monitor Connections
  84
- Connecting the Ethernet Cable
  86
- Ethernet Port
  86
- Connecting a Storageworks Shelf
  88
- SCSI Port
  88
Chapter 7 System Power-Up and Verification

91
- Setting Environment Variables
  91
- Running ECU
  91
- Booting Openvms or Digital UNIX
  91
- Verification Overview
  92
- Verification Procedure
  92
- Turn on Power
  94
- Control Panel
  94
- Check Power-Up Test Results
  96
- If Power-Up Fails
  98
- Check Control Panel Message
  98
- Control Panel Display
  98
- Control Panel Display Fields
  99
- Check Module Leds
  100
- Module Leds on Power-Up
  101
- Check Cabinet Power and Fan Leds
  102
- Cabinet Leds
  102
- Cabinet Power and Fan Leds
  103
- Show Commands for Installation
  104
- Preboot Tasks
  106
- Setting Environmental Variables
  106
- Running ECU
  108
- Running Utility Programs
  110
- Updating Firmware
  112
- Booting Openvms or Digital Unix
  114
- Booting Windows NT
  116
Appendix A Cabinet to Pedestal System Drawer Conversion

119
- Mount the System Drawer
  120
- Mounting the System Drawer
  120
- Remove the Control Panel
  121
- Removing the Cover
  121
- Removing the Control Panel
  122
- Cabling
  123
- A.3 Cabling
  123
- Install the Control Panel
  126
Appendix B Using H9A10-EC Cabinets

127
Index

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Digital Equipment AlphaServer 4100 Service Manual (322 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 System Overview

Chapter 2 Power-Up

Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

Chapter 4 Power System

Chapter 5 Error Logs

Chapter 6 Error Registers

Chapter 7 Removal and Replacement

Appendix C Operating the System Remotely

Digital Equipment AlphaServer 4100 Configuration And Installation Manual (140 pages)

Table of Contents

Preface

Chapter 1 Configuration Rules

Chapter 2 Preparing the Cabinet

Chapter 3 Preparing the Pedestal

Chapter 4 Installing Components in Cabinet

Chapter 5 Installing Storageworks Shelves in Pedestal

Chapter 6 Making Connections

Chapter 7 System Power-Up and Verification

Appendix A Cabinet to Pedestal System Drawer Conversion

Appendix B Using H9A10-EC Cabinets

Index

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Chapter 3 Verification

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