AlphaServer 1000/1000A CPU Upgrade Guide Part Number: EK-AL530-UP.
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Table of Contents PREFACE 1 UPGRADE OVERVIEW v 1–1 Upgrade Kit Contents 1–1 Prerequisites StorageWorks RAID Array Subsystem Firmware 1–2 1–2 Summary of Upgrade Process 1–3 2 UPDATING THE OPERATING SYSTEM 2–1 Minimum Operating System Revisions 2–1 Installing New Windows NT System Files Step 1: Boot the Windows NT operating system. Step 2: Make a backup of the current HAL file. Step 3: Copy the new system files to the system directory.
Step 1: Shut Down the Operating System. Step 2: Power down the system. Step 3: Remove the Existing CPU module and install the Performance-Enhanced AlphaServer CPU module. Step 4: Update the firmware. 3–1 3–4 4 UPDATING CONFIGURATION DATA 4–1 Rebuilding EISA Configuration Data Step 1: Start the ECU Step 2: Step through the ECU dialog boxes. 4–1 4–2 4–2 Updating the StorageWorks RAID Controller Firmware Step 1: Create a standalone configuration utility floppy.
Preface Introduction This document explains how to upgrade AlphaServer 1000/1000A systems with performance-enhanced CPU modules. Audience This document is for system managers and others who are responsible for managing and upgrading AlphaServer 1000/1000A systems. For More Information The following table lists documents related to the operation of the AlphaServer 1000/1000A systems and documents that contain information on upgrading the operating systems supported by the hardware.
vi OpenVMS AXP Version 6.2 Upgrade and Installation Manual AA-PV6XC-TE StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Subsystems Controller Installation and Standalone Configuration Utility User’s Guide EK-SWRA2-IG AlphaServer World Wide Web Site http://www.service.digital.com/info/alph aserver/products.
1 Upgrade Overview Upgrade Kit Contents The following items are required to perform an upgrade. They are provided in the upgrade kit.
Upgrade Overview Upgrade Kit for AlphaServer 1000A Systems • Upgrade CPU module 54-nnnnn-nn • Product Conversion Label 36-15946-01 • Return Label 36-26123-07 or -08 • Antistatic Wrist Strap 12-36175-01 Firmware Diskettes: • AxpServ 1000A 5/xxx Firmware Diskette AK-QYTCA-CA • AxpServ 1000A 4/xxx Firmware Diskette AK-QYTAA-CA • Windows NT HAL Diskette AK-QT7AE-CA (NT systems only) Documentation: • AlphaServer 1000A Owner’s Guide EK-DTLSV-OG • AlphaServer 1000/1000A Model 5/xxx Owner’s
Upgrade Overview Summary of Upgrade Process The upgrade process is briefly outlined below. Follow the steps in sequence, as described in the remaining chapters. 1. Update the operating system to the revision level required by the hardware. Windows NT users should make a backup copy of the current HAL code (hal.dll). 2. Shut down the operating system and power down the AlphaServer system. 3. Remove the AlphaServer 1000/1000A CPU module, and install the performanceenhanced CPU module. 4.
2 Updating the Operating System Minimum Operating System Revisions Before you begin the CPU upgrade, make sure your operating system is at the revision level required by the hardware. Be sure to make a record of configuration parameters, such as environment variables for Windows NT or Digital UNIX disk partition. Operating System Minimum Required Revision Level for AlphaServer 1000 Systems Minimum Required Revision Level for AlphaServer 1000A Systems Digital UNIX V3.2G V3.2F OpenVMS V6.2-1H3 V6.
Updating the Operating System Installing New Windows NT System Files Step 1: Boot the Windows NT operating system. Step 2: Make a backup of the current HAL file. Backup the current HAL file (halmikas.dll) and place in the same directory as hal.dll. Installing new Windows NT files will replace the halmikas.dll with halpinna.dll. You will need the old HAL file in the case a hardware error prevents a successful upgrade. Step 3: Copy the new system files to the system directory. A.
3 Installing the CPU and Updating the Console Firmware This chapter explains how to update the ARC and SRM console firmware using the firmware diskette provided with the upgrade kit. The chapter also describes how to remove the old CPU module and install the upgrade CPU module. During the update process, the ARC console firmware is replace with AlphaBIOS console firmware, which supports the 5/xxx CPU. Procedure Using Firmware Update Diskettes Step 1: Shut Down the Operating System.
CPU Module Installation and Firmware Update Caution Use the antistatic wrist strap provided with the upgrade kit to avoid damaging components. 1. Unscrew the crossbar that secures the outer edge of the CPU module. 2. Lift up on the other end of the bar. Release the module by extending the handle clip on each end outward. 3. Holding the outer edge of the module, gently pull it out of its system backplane slot.
CPU Module Installation and Firmware Update C. Set the J4 jumper (or J1 jumper depending on the CPU) on the performance-enhanced CPU module to the fail-safe loader (FSL) setting (bank 7), as shown in Figures 3-2 and 3-3.
CPU Module Installation and Firmware Update D. Install the performance-enhanced CPU module as follows, refer to Figure 3-1. 1. Slide the module into its designated slot the systems backplane making sure that it securely seated into to the slot. 2. Press inward on the handle clip on each end of the card until they catch in the closed position. 3. Place the crossbar in position and screw in the single retaining screw. E. Reinstall cover and side panel as described in your system Owner’s Guide.
CPU Module Installation and Firmware Update Verify Compares loadable and hardware images. ? or Help Scrolls this function table. -------------------------------------------------------------- D. At the UPD> prompt, list the devices and revisions. For example: UPD> list Device Current Revision Filename Update Revision ARC 4.42-1 ARC_FW 5.13 SRM 4.2-74 SRM_FW 4.5-nnn E. Update the firmware.
CPU Module Installation and Firmware Update _________________________Caution____________________________ The SRM and AlphaBIOS firmware you just updated are executable only on a 5/xxx CPU module. ____________________________________________________________ I. Power up the system. Go to Chapter 4 to continue with the upgrade. The EISA Configuration Utility (ECU) must be run and some environment variables need to be set.
4 Updating Configuration Data This chapter explains how to update the configuration information in the EISA Configuration Utility, verify custom/environment variable settings, and build and boot the operating systems. If your system is configured with a StorageWorks RAID controller below V3.11, it is strongly recommended that you also update the RAID controller firmware, as described in this chapter.
Updating Configuration Data Step 1: Start the ECU Insert the ECU diskette in the drive. If the system powers up to the SRM console prompt, >>>, enter the ecu or arc command. The AlphaBIOS firmware will load. When the AlphaBIOS firmware is loaded, and informational screen displays telling you that you need to fix your configuration data. Then the AlphaBIOS boot screen is displayed. Choose the AlphaBIOS Utility menu. From the Utility menu, select Run ECU from floppy.
Updating Configuration Data _________________________ Caution ___________________________ Using a version of the RAID firmware below V3.11 will render your RAID controller inoperable. Before updating the RAID firmware, do a backup of the existing configuration for each RAID controller. ____________________________________________________________ Step 1: Create a standalone configuration utility floppy.
Updating Configuration Data Step 2: Run the utility to set controller parameters. A. On the AlphaServer system, load the AlphaBIOS firmware. On systems configured for Windows NT, select the Utilities Menu. On systems configured for Digital UNIX or OpenVMS, enter the arc command at the console prompt. B. From the Utilities Menu, select Run Maintenance Program. C.
Updating Configuration Data E. After you have set the controller parameters, press the Esc key. At the Save altered controller configuration? prompt, select Yes to save the parameters you have set. Note that if you ran the utility from the CD-ROM, you cannot save the parameters. F. Exit from the utility. You will be returned to the ARC firmware Boot menu. You are ready to update the RAID controller firmware, as described next. Step 3: Update the RAID controller firmware. A.
Updating Configuration Data B. Enter a:swxcrmgr from the floppy (or cd:\utility\swxcrmgr from the CDROM) to start the standalone configuration utility, and view the firmware version displayed on the Main menu to verify the update. • For a PCI controller, exit the utility and remove the standalone utility diskette from the drive. This completes the firmware update for PCI. • For an EISA controller that was V1.99 or earlier before the update, select the appropriate new .
Updating Configuration Data Verifying Custom Settings/Variables For Windows NT: Using the cursor control keys: A. Select the CMOS Setup menu to check and set system settings. B. From the CMOS Setup Menu, press F6 to enter advanced CMOS setup mode. There are additional system setting in the advanced mode. Refer to the AlphaServer 1000/1000A Model 5/xxx Owner’s Guide Supplement for more information.
Updating Configuration Data Attach the label to the rear of the system. To return the old CPU to Digital, pack it in the box that contained your new CPU. Pack this CPU box inside the upgrade kit box, locate the return label in the upgrade kit, and return the package to Digital Equipment Corporation.
5 Downgrading Your System This chapter explains how to downgrade your system from an 5/xxx system to a 4/xxx system. The downgrade procedure is only used if you have not been successful in implementing the upgrade or if you wish to return to a previous configuration. Procedure The procedure for downgrading the system to a 4/xxx system follows the procedure detailed in Chapter 3, only steps 3 and 5 are revised to remove the performance-enhanced CPU (5/xxx) and replace it with the 4/xxx CPU.
Downgrading Your System UPD> upd Confirm update on: SRM ARC [Y/(N)]y WARNING: updates may take several minutes to complete for each device. DO NOT ABORT! ARC update for rev 4.nn is less than current rev 5.13 Continue [Y/(N)] y ARC Updating to 4.nn... Verifying 4.nn... PASSED. SRM update for rev 4.nn is less than current rev 4.5-nn Continue [Y/(N)] y SRM Updating to 4.nn ...Verifying 4.nn... PASSED. UPD> exit Initializing... When the Initializing...
