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HPE AlphaServer 300 User Manual

HPE AlphaServer 300 User Manual (118 pages)

Brand: HPE | Category: Server | Size: 1 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
4
Special Notices
11
Additional Information Resources
12
1 System Overview

13
- Introduction
  13
- Motherboard
  13
- PCI Architecture
  14
- System Front View
  15
- System Rear View
  16
- Security Features
  17
  - Chassis Lock
    17
  - Security Loop
    17
  - Passwords
    17
2 Getting Started

18
- Introduction
  18
- Before Starting Your System
  19
  - Identifying the Correct AC Power Cord
    20
- Installing Your System
  21
  - Connecting System Parts
    22
  - Console Terminals
    24
  - Serial Port Connectors
    24
  - Network Connection
    24
  - Installing the Operating System
    25
    
    Digital UNIX and Openvms
    25
    
    Microsoft Windows NT Server
    25
- Starting Your System
  26
- Turning off Your System
  27
3 Console Commands

28
- Introduction
  28
- ARC Console
  29
  - ARC Menus
    29
    
    Boot Menu Functions
    29
    
    Setup Menu Functions
    29
    
    Supplementary Menu Functions
    29
  - Booting the System
    30
    
    Boot "Boot Selection Identifier
    30
    
    Boot an Alternate Operating System
    30
    
    Manage Boot Selection Menu
    30
    
    Setup Autoboot
    31
  - Display Hardware Configuration
    31
  - Setting System Parameters
    33
    
    Set Default Configuration
    33
    
    Set Default Environment Variables
    33
  - Other Menu Functions
    34
    
    Install New Firmware
    34
    
    Install Windows NT from CD-ROM
    34
    
    Switching from ARC to SRM Console
    34
- SRM Console
  35
  - SRM Console Conventions
    35
  - SRM Console Special Characters
    36
  - Boot Command
    37
    
    Boot Command Examples
    38
  - Show Command
    39
    
    Show Command Examples
    40
  - Set Command
    43
    
    Set Command Examples
    43
    
    Switching from SRM to ARC Console
    44
  - ISA Configuration Utilities
    44
    
    ICONFIG Utility
    44
    
    Adding Options Manually
    45
    
    Using the Built-In ICONFIG Scripts
    45
  - ISACFG Utility
    47
    
    Command Format
    47
    
    Adding ISA Options to Openvms and Digital UNIX Systems
    49
    
    ISACFG Command Examples
    50
4 Installing System Options

51
- Introduction
  51
- Removing the Top Cover
  52
- System Unit Components
  54
- Motherboard
  56
- Installing Additional System Memory
  57
- Adding Memory Modules
  58
- Installing Expansion Boards
  60
- General Information on Installing Drives
  62
  - SCSI Bus Length
    62
  - Internal SCSI Termination
    62
  - External SCSI Termination
    63
  - Cable Layout
    63
- Installing Storage Options in the Drive Bracket
  67
- Storage Bay
  72
- Replacing the Battery
  76
- Replacing the System Cover
  77
- Connecting External Options
  79
  - Cabling for a Printer or Other Parallel Device
    79
  - External SCSI Options
    79
5 Troubleshooting

81
- Introduction
  81
- Initial Troubleshooting
  81
- Equipment Log
  82
- General Troubleshooting
  82
- Error Beep Codes
  89
- Diagnostic Leds
  90
  - Location of the Leds
    90
  - Interpreting the LED Indicator Values
    90
A Technical Specifications Introduction

92
B Updating System Firmware Introduction

98
C Starting an Operating System Installation

105
- Introduction
  105
- Starting a Windows NT Installation
  106
- Starting a Digital UNIX Installation
  109
- Starting an Openvms Installation
  110
D Equipment Log

111
- Introduction
  111
- Equipment Log
  111

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