Installation Guide REFERENCE 86 A1 40EM 06 NOVASCALE NovaScale 5xx5
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NOVASCALE NovaScale 5xx5 Installation Guide Hardware September 2007 BULL CEDOC 357 AVENUE PATTON B.P.
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Preface Table of Contents Intended Readers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Highlighting, Abbreviations and Acronyms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Related Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Regulatory Specifications and Disclaimers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
iv Server Firmware and Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Conformance to Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . General Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Unpacking the Server Cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing the S@N.IT Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Completing PAP Unit Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Changing the Default PAP Unit Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Launching the PAP Configuration Setup Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Configuring Customer Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Intended Readers This guide is intended for use by qualified personnel in charge of setting up and starting NovaScale 5xx5 Servers for the first time. It will also prove useful to qualified personnel in charge of setting up and starting Bull NovaScale 7000 Series and Bull NovaScale 9000 Series servers for the first time. Chapter 1. Delivery describes server features and explains delivery unpacking and inspection procedures. Chapter 2.
Related Publications Site Preparation Guide, 86 A1 87EF explains how to prepare a Data Processing Center for Bull NovaScale Servers, in compliance with the standards in force. This guide is intended for use by all personnel and trade representatives involved in the site preparation process. User's Guide, 86 A1 41EM explains how to use NovaScale 5xx5 Servers. This guide is intended for use by Customer Administrators and Operators.
Regulatory Specifications and Disclaimers Declaration of the Manufacturer or Importer We hereby certify that this product is in compliance with European Union EMC Directive 2004/108/CE, using standards EN55022 (Class A) and EN55024 and Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/CE, using standard EN60950. The product has been marked with the CE Mark to illustrate its compliance.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
Definition of Safety Notices DANGER A Danger notice indicates the presence of a hazard that has the potential of causing death or serious personal injury. CAUTION: A Caution notice indicates the presence of a hazard that has the potential of causing moderate or minor personal injury. Warning: A Warning notice indicates an action that could cause damage to a program, device, system, or data.
Laser Safety Information The optical drive in this system unit is classified as a Class 1 level Laser product. The optical drive has a label that identifies its classification. The optical drive in this system unit is certified in the U.S. to conform to the requirements of the Department of Health and Human Services 21 Code of Federal Regulations (DHHS 21 CFR) Subchapter J for Class 1 laser products.
Environmental Standards Climatic and Atmospheric Specifications The servers comply with standards: • IEC 60068.2.1 IEC 60068.2.2 IEC 60068.2.
Protection against Electrostatic Discharges CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) technology is highly sensitive to electrostatic discharges. The use of conductive antistatic flooring is strongly recommended. Maintenance personnel must wear wrist-straps before handling electronic equipment. A ground socket is provided in each cabinet.
Pollution Limits The servers comply with standard: • NFX44-101, Class 4 000 000 Audio-Noise Limits The servers comply with standards: • ISO 7779 • ISO 11201 • ISO 7574 • ISO 4871 • ISO 9295 • ISO 9296 • IEC 61260 • IEC 60651 (Bull NovaScale 5xx5 Series & Bull NovaScale 5xx5 Series) • IEC 61672-1 (Bull NovaScale 4000 Series) • IEC 61672-2 (Bull NovaScale 4000 Series) Operating LwAd Acoustical Power • 7.
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Installation Flowchart This flowchart summarizes main installation and setup procedures.
Connecting the Server to the Power Supply Step OK • Mount power supply cable sockets • Connect the server power cables to the dedicated power supply Powering up the Server Step OK • Power on the server to the standby mode • Launch PAM software • Check server status • Test CSS module ring connexions • Power up / down the server domain(s) • Shut down / restart the server Completing PAP Unit Configuration and Operating System Setup Step • Change the PAP unit default name • Launch the PAP Configuration Se
Connecting the Server to the Enterprise LAN and Connecting External Devices Step OK • Connect the server to the Enterprise LAN • Connect external peripherals (storage, modem, ...
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Chapter 1. Delivery This chapter explains delivery unpacking and inspection procedures.
Bull Novascale Server Overview Bull NovaScale Servers for business and scientific applications are based upon the FAME architecture (Flexible Architecture for Multiple Environments), leveraging the latest generation of Intel Itanium 2 processors. Servers are designed to operate as one to eight hardware-independent SMP systems or domains, each running an Operating System instance and a specific set of applications.
Server Features The main features of Bull NovaScale Servers are: Intel Itanium Processor Family architecture: - Modularity, predictable performance and growth High availability: - Component redundancy - Capacity to isolate or replace a faulty component without service disruption - Global and unified system visibility - Round-the-clock operation Scalability: - Dynamic partitioning - Power on demand: capacity to dynamically adapt resources and processor frequency to load requirement Simultaneous suppo
Server Hardware Note: Abbreviations and acronyms are documented in the Glossary. Main server hardware components are: Central SubSystem Module (CSS Module) Main server hardware components are housed in the CSS Module.
Midplane Fan & Logistics Board (MFL) 16 Fans and various logistics components are implemented on the MFL. The MFL is connected to both the MIO and the MQB. Fanboxes 8 Fanboxes, each housing 2 fans, provide redundant cooling. Rear Unit IO board Compact (IOC) The IOC provides 4 x PCI -X and 2 x PCI-Express buses and a PCI Hot Plug Board (HPB). The IOC communicates with the rest of the system through the high-speed bidirectional link Scalability Port Switches (SPS) located on the MSX.
BIOS The BIOS controls the server startup process, dynamic resource allocation (Domain reconfiguration, hot-plugging), and error handling. The BIOS also includes: • The Extended Firmware Interface (EFI), which provides the OS with system services. • The EFI Shell, an autonomous environment used to run Off-line Test & Diagnostic suites. Platform Administration and Maintenance (PAM) suite The PAM Web-based software suite is used to operate, monitor, and configure the server.
General Recommendations Bull NovaScale Servers are delivered rack-mounted and pre-cabled in one or more high or low cabinets, according to the version chosen. Site preparation must be completed by the pre-arranged delivery date. Any delay due to non-completion of the site by the pre-arranged date will be considered as the Customer's responsibility. The server is delivered 24 hours in advance of the scheduled installation date.
Unpacking the Server Cabinet Instructions on how to unpack cabinets for Bull NovaScale Servers and peripheral devices are set out in document Bull 1300H/L & 1100H/L Cabinets, 86 A1 91EM. Warning: The server must not be unpacked before it has reached room temperature (24 hours in the Computer Room). DANGER Server cabinets are extremely heavy. Authorized Service personnel ONLY may unpack and physically install cabinets.
Removing CSS Module Brackets and Installing Stoppers Each Bull NovaScale Server CSS module is equipped with two yellow shipping brackets at the front and two yellow shipping brackets at the rear of the cabinet. Once the server has been installed and correctly secured, you must remove all shipping brackets and install the stoppers supplied in the Open Me First box. Removing CSS Module Shipping Brackets 11.
Installing Stoppers Four stoppers, complete with captive screws, are supplied with each CSS module and must be installed once shipping brackets have been removed. The two narrow stoppers are installed on the front cabinet frame and the two deep stoppers are installed on the rear cabinet frame. 1. From the front of the cabinet, align the 2 narrow stoppers (A) with the front of the frame and tighten into place. Figure 4. Installing front stoppers 2.
Inspecting Internal Components and Cabling A thorough visual inspection of internal components and cabling should now be carried out before powering up the server. CAUTION: If the inspection indicates an unacceptable safety condition, the condition must be corrected before powering up the server. 1. Visually check internal cables for damage. 2. Visually check system components for damage. 3. Manually check internal cable connections. 4. Visually check external power cables for damage.
Getting to Know the Server NovaScale 5085 Partitioned Server Note: Server components and configuration may differ according to the version chosen.
NovaScale 5165 Partitioned Server Note: Server components and configuration may differ according to the version chosen.
NovaScale 5245 Partitioned Server Note: Server components and configuration may differ according to the version chosen. The server is delivered rack-mounted and pre-cabled in a high cabinet, typically containing the following components: XXXXXXXX 1, 15, 16 10* 11 12 13** 14 16 18 Figure 8.
NovaScale 5325 Partitioned Server Note: Server components and configuration may differ according to the version chosen.
I/O Cabinet 10 PAP unit with CD-ROM writer, FDD and 2 disks 13 2 PDU(s) with AC power cable 14 2 FC disks 18 KVM extender (remote) Figure 10.
Server Components Note: Server components and configuration may differ according to the version chosen.
Central Subsystem (CSS) Module The CSS module houses main hardware components: Front Rear Front 1 or 2 QBB (Quad Brick Board) subset(s): Each QBB subset houses: • 1 mother board • 2 memory boards • 1 to 4 processors • 16 DIMMs 1 or 2 Internal Peripheral Drawer(s): Each drawer houses: • 2 internal SCSI RAID system disks • 1 DVD-ROM drive • 1 USB port Chaine d DIBs: Two Internal Peripheral Drawers can be inter-connected to house: • 4 SCSI RAID disks, 1 DVD-ROM drive, 1 USB port Rear 1 or 2 IO Box(es) (Inp
Integrated Platform Administration Processor (PAP) Unit The PAP unit is linked to the server via the Platform Management Board (PMB). It hosts Platform Administration Software (PAM). According to version, the PAP unit is located in the center of a high cabinet or at the top of a low cabinet. PAP Unit 1U • 1 P4C / 3 GHz PC - 1 GB RAM - 2 x 80 GB SATA disks (RAID1) - 1 CD/DVD-ROM drive - 1 1 FDD - 2 serial ports - 1 parallel port - 3 PCI slots - 2 Gigabit Ethernet ports (1 free) - 3 USB 2.
Integrated Console According to version, the console is located in the center of a high cabinet or at the top of a low cabinet. The inegrated console contains the keyboard, monitor and touch pad used for local access to the server and to the Platform Administration Processor (PAP) Unit. or • 1 monitor • 1 QWERTY keyboard and touch pad • 1 power cable Figure 13.
Keyboard / Video / Mouse (KVM) Switch The KVM Switch allows the use of the integrated console for the local server and the local Platform Administration and Maintenance console. 8-Port KVM Switch Or Or • 8 ports • 1 power cable Figure 14. 8-port KVM switch features 16-Port KVM Switch • 16 ports • 1 power cable Figure 15. 16-port KVM switch features KVM Extender Figure 16. KVM extender (local & remote) 300m maxi.
FDA 1x00 FC Disk Rack Optionally, the FDA 1x00 FC Disk Rack is delivered with pre-installed system disks (two RAID#1 and one spare disk per domain). Empty slots can be used for data disks. According to version, the Disk Rack is located in the main or I/O cabinet. • 15 slots • 2 FC RAID controller cards, 1 FC port per controller • 3 disks per domain (2 RAID#1 + 1 spare) • 2 power cables (redundant power supply) Figure 17.
FDA 1x00 FC Extension Disk Rack The FDA 1x00 FC Extension Disk Rack offers15 empty slots for data disks. According to version, the Disk Rack is located in the main or I/O cabinet. • 15 slots • 2 power cables (redundant power supply) Figure 19.
Ethernet Hub The optional Maintenance LAN Ethernet Hub is used to connect PMB, PAP Unit and external FDA FC Disk Rack Ethernet ports. Ethernet Hub - 8 ports - 1 power cable - 1 power bar Figure 20. Ethernet hub features USB Modem The optional USB modem is used to transmit Autocalls to the Remote Maintenance Center, if the Customer's maintenance contract includes the Autocall feature. USB Modem - 1 USB cable - 1 RJ11 cable Figure 21.
Chapter 2. Setup Procedure Important: Certain features described in this chapter are reserved for partitioned servers and extended systems and/or to systems connected to a Storage Area Network (SAN). This chapter explains the procedures required to set up and start the server for the first time.
Accessing Server Components Opening the Front Door Tools Required: • Cabinet key Figure 23. Opening the front door 1. Unlock the front door with the key. 2. Pull out the locking mechanism and turn to open. 3. Open the door as required. Closing the Front Door 1. Close the door. 2. Turn the locking mechanism to close and push back into place. 3. Lock the front door with the key.
Opening / Closing the Integrated Console The server is equipped with an integrated console for local administration and maintenance operations. Figure 24. Integrated console example To open the integrated console: 1. Slide the console forward until it clicks into place. 2. Use the front bar to lift the screen panel into position. To close the integrated console: 1. Press the 2 buttons marked PUSH on either side of the keyboard panel to release the console. 2. Lower the front bar to close the screen panel.
Checking PMB Code Wheel Settings Up to 16 Central Subsystems can be linked, via Platform Management Boards (PMBs) to a single PAP unit, to provide a single point of administration and maintenance. Each PMB is equipped with two code wheels used to identify each Central Subsystem and each CSS module in your configuration. These code wheels are set prior to shipping (factory default setting), according to configuration.
Checking Server Cabling Important: Cables to external peripherals must NOT be connected before powering up the server for the first time. These cables must only be connected once server operation has been checked. All internal cabinet cables are pre-connected before shipping. However, cables may become loose during shipping and you are advised to check for loose cables before powering up the server. Refer to the Cabling Guide, 86 A192ER for details.
Checking Server Operation Once the server has been installed and powered up, correct operation must be checked. Important: The server must be fully checked with factory default data. See the Read Me First booklet delivered with the system 24 hours before the scheduled installation date for factory default data. Launching PAM Software The server is equipped with an integrated Platform Administration and Maintenance software package, otherwise known as PAM software.
To complete installation, you need to open a Customer Administrator and a Support Administrator PAM session. To open a Customer Administrator PAM session: 1. From the Microsoft Windows desktop, double-click the Internet Explorer icon (http://localhost/PAM). 2. When prompted, request the Customer Administrator to enter the default User Name and Password: Customer Administrator User Name Administrator Password administrator The PAM home page appears.
PAM User Interface The PAM user interface is divided into three areas in the browser window: a Status pane, a PAM Tree pane, and a Control pane. A Status pane, on page 2-9 B PAM Tree pane, on page 2-10 C Control pane, on page 2-9 Figure 26. PAM user interface Note: For further details about the PAM user interface, please consult the User's Guide.
Checking Server Status via PAM The PAM user interface allows you to check system status at a glance. If the Functional Status icon in the Status pane and the CSS Availability Status bar are green, the server is ready to be powered up.
CSS Availability Status Bar The CSS availability status bar reflects the operational status of the data link(s) between the Platform Management Board (PMB) embedded in each CSS Module and the PAP Unit. Each CSS module is represented by a zone in the status bar. • When a CSS Module PMB is detected as PRESENT, the corresponding zone in the status bar is GREEN. • When a CSS Module PMB is detected as ABSENT, the corresponding zone in the status bar is RED.
PAM Tree Toolbar The PAM Tree toolbar, located at the top of the PAM Tree, is used to refresh, expand, or collapse the tree display. Toolbar Buttons Explanation Refresh /rebuild the PAM Tree to view changes. Expand the complete tree. Collapse the complete tree. Expand selected node. Collapse selected node. View the related Help topic. Figure 29.
Toggling the Local / Integrated Console Display During the powering up / down sequences, you will be requested to toggle the local / integrated console from the PAP unit display to the server domain display, or vice versa, as explained below. CAUTION: Access to the local / integrated console should be restricted to Customer / Support Administrators and Operators ONLY to avoid inadvertent damage to software and/or hardware components.
Testing CSS Module Ring Connections If the server is equipped with more than one CSS module, you are advised to perform a Ring Test to check CSS module ring connections (clocks, XSP links, sidebands) before proceeding to power up server domains. Important: • CSS Module Ring Connection testing is reserved for Customer Service Engineers. A Customer Administrator and a Support Administrator PAM session must be opened to perform the ring test.
5. When requested, click Yes to confirm. The default domain is loaded in the Control pane. Figure 31. Default domain loaded 6. From the Support Administrator PAM Tree, click Domain Manager to open the Control pane. 7. Select the default domain and click Advanced to open the Advanced Properties dialog. Figure 32. Advanced properties dialog 8. Select the Ring Test check box and click Save. An information message informs you that settings have been saved and will be applied at the next domain power-on. 9.
10.Click Power On to power up the server domain and associated hardware components. When prompted, select View Power-On Logs to monitor test progress. The following message is displayed in the Domain State field: Powering on (test) The test takes 2 to 3 minutes to complete. The last message (Step 99) in the Power-On Logs information box indicates test result status: • if all tested ring connections are correct, OK is displayed, • if at least one tested ring connection is incorrect, KO is displayed.
Powering Up / Down Server Domains When server status has been checked - system functional status icon and CSS availability status bar green in the Status pane - the server can be powered up. To power up / down the server, see: • Powering Up / Down the NovaScale 5xx5 Partitioned Server Domains, on page 2-18 Powering Up the NovaScale 5xx5 SMP Server Domain NovaScale 5xx5 SMP Servers are designed to operate as single SMP systems and are delivered with one pre-configured domain.
4. Follow the power-on steps displayed in the Domain State box, until RUNNING is displayed. Figure 34. Domain state 5. Toggle the local / integrated console from the PAP unit display to the server display. See Toggling the Local / Integrated Console Display, on page 2-12. 6. Wait for the Operating System to load completely. The domain is now fully functional. 7. Check the Operating System environment pre-installed on the domain. 8.
Powering Up NovaScale 5xx5 Partitioned Server Domains According to version, NovaScale 5xx5 Partitioned Servers are designed to operate as up to eight hardware-independent SMP systems, or domains. For easy configuration and optimum use of the physical and logical resources required for simultaneous operation, domains are defined via the PAM Domain Scheme wizard. For further details about domain configuration, see Configuring Domains, in the User's Guide.
To power up / down server domains: Note: If an error dialog box appears during these sequences, see Managing Domains in the User's Guide. 1. From the Customer Administrator PAM Tree, click Domain Manager to open the Control pane. You are invited to load a Domain Scheme. 2. Click Schemes. The Schemes List dialog opens displaying the pre-configured scheme. 3. Select MyOperationsScheme and click Apply. Figure 35. Domain schemes list dialog 4. When requested, click Yes to confirm.
1 2 3 Functional status icon CSS availability status indicator (GREEN) Operating system type Figure 36. Domain Manager Control pane - example with 4 domains 5. Click Multiple Power. The Multiple Power Domains On/Off dialog opens. 6. Click Power On All → Execute to simultaneously power on the domains and associated hardware components. Figure 37.
12.Repeat Steps 10 and 11 for each domain. 13.Check the Operating System environment pre-installed on each domain. 14.Shut down each Operating System to power down the corresponding domain to the stand-by mode. 15.Toggle the local / integrated console to the PAP unit display. INACTIVE is displayed in the Domain State boxes and the Power ON button is accessible for each domain.
Changing the iStorage Manager User Name and Password FDA 1x00 FC and FDA 2x00 FC subsystems are delivered with iStorage Manager (iSM) software for integrated monitoring and centralized management. The iSM Server / Client utility is installed on the PAP Unit desktop. The Customer can install iSM Client on any standard PC running under Microsoft Windows (2000 or later). Before using iSM, the Customer is advised to replace the factory default User Name and Password.
Changing the S@N.IT Password FDA 1x00 FC and FDA 2x00 FC subsystems are delivered with S@N.IT software for integrated monitoring and centralized management. The S@N.IT Server / Client utility is installed on the PAP Unit desktop. The Customer can install S@N.IT Client on any standard PC running under Microsoft Windows (2000 or later). Before using S@N.IT, the Customer is advised to replace the factory default sanadmin User Password. Note: The default sanadmin User Name CANNOT be changed. To change the S@N.
Completing PAP Unit Configuration Important: Before proceeding to complete PAP Unit configuration: • Refer to the PAM Writing Rules, on page B-3 • Check Regional, Date/Time, and Time Zone settings Changing the Default PAP Unit Name Request the Customer to change the default PAP unit name from the Microsoft Windows Network configuration utility. To change the default PAP unit name: 7. From the Microsoft Windows desktop, select: MyComputer → Properties → Network Identification → Properties. 8.
The PAP configuration setup wizard dialog opens. Figure 39. PAP configuration wizard dialog 4. Click the Check PAM Release Type button. The Release Type dialog opens. Figure 40. Release type dialog 5. Check that the release type is correct: NovaScale 5xx5 Servers The MonoDomain radio button must be highlighted. NovaScale 5xx5 Partitioned Servers The MultiDomain radio button must be highlighted. Note: If the release type is not correct, select the required release type and click Apply change.
a. Click the Configure the Network button to configure Customer Enterprise LAN settings and to change the default factory PAP unit network setting. Figure 41. Network configuration dialog b. Click the Change Windows Administrator Password button to change the PAP unit Customer Administrator password. Figure 42.
c. Click the Configure PAM Software via the PAM Web Site button to open a Support Administrator PAM session to complete Customer Information, Autocalls and Central Subsystem configuration. Figure 43. PAM configuration via Web site dialog d. Click the Configure SAN Software Identities button to change the default S@N.IT password and the ISM user name and password. Figure 44. SAN software identities configuration dialog Important: You MUST enter the new S@N.
Warning: Changes to Central Subsystem configuration are hazardous and must not be performed until the server has been fully tested. If the Customer wants to rename the Central Subsystem, this entails removing the existing Central Subsystem and adding a new Central Subsystem with the required name. See Configuring the Central Subsystem, on page 2-47.
Configuring Customer Information Customer information is used by PAM software: • for the PAM Tree display: the name entered in the Site name field will be used for the PAM tree root node - the default name is NovaScale.. • to complete Customer Service Engineer Intervention Reports, • to configure the Email server used to send messages via the e-mail channel. See Creating an E-mail Server, in the User's Guide. To configure Customer information: 1.
Configuring Autocalls The Autocall feature is part of the BULL Remote Maintenance contract. It is used to automatically route system events to the Remote Maintenance Center. Full details are given in the BULL Remote Maintenance Guide. If the Customer's maintenance contract includes the Autocall feature, configure Autocall parameters as follows: Figure 46. Autocalls Channel Settings control pane 3. Select the Enable Autocalls checkbox. 4.
7. If FTP dispatch mode is selected, complete the FTP Settings fields with the following information: Field Explanation Value Server name Remote Maintenance Center server IP address 127.0.0.1 Server port Default server port 21 Target directory Default server directory /autocall Login Declared authorized user name X Password Declared authorized user password X Passive mode FTP connection mode check box 8. If a modem connection is to be used: a.
Connecting the PAP Unit to the Customer's Enterprise LAN CAUTION: Remote access via the Web is a potential security hazard. Customers are strongly advised to protect their systems with up-to-date protection devices such as virus-prevention programs and firewalls, and to maintain a detailed record of authorized users. Once PAP unit configuration is complete, it can be connected to the Customer's Enterprise LAN. The PAP unit provides two RJ45 Ethernet ports.
Connecting to the PAM Web Site from a Remote Computer/Workstation Important: For optimum security, before connecting to PAM from a remote computer, you are advised to disconnect from your local Windows session on the PAP unit by clicking Start → Log Off. The PAM Software utility can be accessed from any PC running Microsoft Windows with the Internet Explorer (6 or later) browser installed and/or from any workstation running Linux with the Mozilla (1.6 or later) browser installed.
Enabling Remote Access to iSM on the Client Computer FDA 1x00 FC and FDA 2x00 FC subsystems are delivered with iStorage Manager (iSM) for integrated monitoring and centralized management. The iSM Server / Client utility is installed on the PAP Unit desktop. The Customer can install iSM Client on any standard PC running under Microsoft Windows (2000 or later). To enable remote access to iSM: 1. Insert the iSM Client setup CD-Rom in the client computer. 2. Run the CLIENT\2000\ISMCE211.
Completing Operating System Setup A list of the Customer data required to complete setup is given in the Read Me First booklet delivered with the system 24 hours before the scheduled installation date. Note: For further information about the server booting environment, see Using EFI Utilities in the User's Guide.
NovaScale 5xx5 SMP Servers - Operating System Setup An Operating System instance is pre-installed on the domain boot disk: 0LU0 = LUN device located in Module0_DIB0 or connected to Module0_IOC0 Before proceeding to complete setup on the domain: 1. From the Customer Administrator PAM Tree, click Domain Manager. MyOperations-1 domain is displayed in the Control pane. 2. Check Operating System type: Microsoft Windows or Linux logo in the Domain Identities box. 3.
Microsoft Windows Setup Warning: Most of the options selected and validated during the setup sequence can be modified. However, special attention is to be paid when selecting and validating the Licensing Mode (Per Seat / Per Server). If selected and validated, the "Per Server" Licensing Mode option CAN be modified. If selected and validated, the "Per Seat" Licensing Mode CANNOT be modified. 1.
Linux RedHat Setup 1. Select the Linux RedHat domain in the Control pane scheme and click Power On to power up the domain and associated hardware components. 2. Toggle the local / integrated console from the PAP unit display to the domain display. See Toggling the Local / Integrated Console Display, on page 2-12. 3. Check Regional, Date/Time, and Time Zone settings. 4. Place the Linux RedHat CD-Rom in the drive. Setup is completed via the Webmin administration tool: a.
Novell SuSe Setup 1. Select the Linux SuSe domain in the Control pane scheme and click Power On to power up the domain and associated hardware components. 2. Toggle the local / integrated console from the PAP unit display to the domain display. See Toggling the Local / Integrated Console Display, on page 2-12. 3. Check Regional, Date/Time, and Time Zone settings. 4. Place the Linux SuSe CD-Rom in the drive. Setup is completed via the Yast Control Center administration tool: a.
NovaScale 5xx5 Partitioned Server - Operating System Setup An Operating System instance is pre-installed on each domain boot disk (EFI LUN): 0LU0 0LU1 0LU2 0LU3 0LU4 0LU5 0LU6 0LU7 = = = = = = = = LUN LUN LUN LUN LUN LUN LUN LUN device device device device device device device device located located located located located located located located in in in in in in in in Module0_DIB0 Module0_DIB1 Module1_DIB0 Module1_DIB1 Module2_DIB0 Module2_DIB1 Module3_DIB0 Module3_DIB1 or or or or or or or or con
Microsoft Windows Setup Warning: Most of the options selected and validated during the setup sequence can be modified. However, special attention is to be paid when selecting and validating the Licensing Mode (Per Seat / Per Server). If selected and validated, the "Per Server" Licensing Mode option CAN be modified. If selected and validated, the "Per Seat" Licensing Mode CANNOT be modified. 1.
Linux RedHat Setup 1. Select the first Linux RedHat domain in the Control pane scheme and click Power On to power up the domain and associated hardware components. 2. Toggle the local / integrated console from the PAP unit display to MyOperations-1 or MyOperations-2 or MyOperations-3 or MyOperations-4 display, as required. See Toggling the Local / Integrated Console Display, on page 2-12. 3. Check Regional, Date/Time, and Time Zone settings. 4. Place the Linux RedHat CD-Rom in the corresponding drive.
Novell SuSe Setup 1. Select the first Linux SuSe domain in the Control pane scheme and click Power On to power up the domain and associated hardware components. 2. Toggle the local / integrated console from the PAP unit display to MyOperations-1 or MyOperations-2 or MyOperations-3 or MyOperations-4 display, as required. See Toggling the Local / Integrated Console Display, on page 2-12. 3. Check Regional, Date/Time, and Time Zone settings. 4. Place the Linux SuSe CD-Rom in the corresponding drive.
Connecting the Server to the Enterprise LAN Important: Extra cable lengths of 1.5 meters are required for maintenance. These extra cable lengths must be absorbed in the plenum space under the cabinet. At the Customer's request, server domains can be connected to the Enterprise LAN via the IOL board for remote operation. LAN port Figure 48. 10/100/1000 Mb/s LAN port To connect server domain(s) to the Enterprise LAN: NovaScale 5xx5 Partitioned Servers 9.
Connecting the USB Modem and External Devices Connecting the USB Modem If the Customer's maintenance contract includes the Autocall feature, connect the USB modem as follows: 1. Connect the modem cable equipped with a USB connector to the USB port on the rear of the PAP unit. 2. Route the line modem cable equipped with an RJ11 connector through the cable cut-out at the base of the cabinet. 3. Connect the modem cable to the line port on the rear of the USB modem. See the Cabling Guide, 86 A192ER.
Testing Network Connections Network connections to the PAP unit and to server domains can be tested from a remote workstation connected to the same network by launching a PING command. Note: PAP unit setup is described in Completing PAP Unit Configuration, on page 2-24. Windows Workstation 1. Click Start -> Run and enter cmd. 2. Enter ping , (where is the IP address allocated to the PAP unit or server domain during setup). Linux Workstation 1. Open a Shell command window. 2.
Renaming a Central Subsystem Note: Central Subsystem configuration is reserved for Customer Service Engineers. The Central Subsystem may be renamed to suit Customer requirements. Changes to Central Subsystem configuration entail removing the existing Central Subsystem from the configuration and adding a new Central Subsystem to the configuration with the name chosen by the Customer. Removing / Adding a Central Subsystem 1.
Example of PMB code wheel settings for a system with 3 cabinets, each containing 2 modules: Cabinet 1 Cabinet 2 Cabinet 3 Cabinet Hexadecimal Code (0 to F) 0 1 2 CSS Module_0 Hexadecimal Code (0 to F) 0 0 0 CSS Module_1 Hexadecimal Code (0 to F) 1 1 1 Table 3. PMB code wheel settings - multiple server configuration example 7. Click OK. You are requested to update the PAM tree. 8. Click the PAM tree Refresh button.
Setting up PAP Unit Users The Customer Administrator should now set up at least one Customer Administrator and one Customer Operator user account to ensure controlled access to the PAP unit. The Microsoft Windows operating system pre-installed on the PAP unit provides standard security features for controlling access to applications and resources.
PAM Tools Domain Manager Hardware Monitor History Manager Configuration Tasks Status Pane Associated Actions CA CO Synchronize domains X X View/load a domain configuration scheme X X Add domains to the current domain configuration X X Replace the current domain configuration X X Delete domains from the current domain configuration X Save the current domain configuration snapshot X Power on/off and reset domains X X Forcibly power off domains X X Perform a domain memory dump X
Initializing the PAP Unit Backup Disk The PAP Unit is delivered with two RAID 1 (hard mirror) disks installed and a third spare disk. Now that the server has been installed and is operational and the PAP Unit and PAM software have been customized, you should now initialize the backup disk. In the event of disk failure or logical data corruption, the backup disk can be easily used to repair the disk hard mirror. The Adaptec Storage Manager utility is used to configure and monitor PAP Unit disks. 1.
2. Display PAP Unit disk configuration. Figure 52. Displaying PAP Unit disk configuration 3. Check that backup disk configuration is the same as that of the two original disks installed in the PAP Unit. 4. Flush caches by powering down the PAP Unit. 5. Complete the Comment box with the reason for rebooting the PAP Unit, as shown in the following figure (A). Figure 53. Rebooting the PAP Unit 6. Remove the right disk and store in a safe place. This disk is now the backup disk.
7. Reboot the PAP Unit by pressing the Power On switch (A) in the above figure. 8. Wait for Windows ready and launch Adaptec Storage Manager. 9. Insert the blank (third) disk and monitor the building process. Figure 55.
Backing Up and Restoring PAM Configuration Files The Customer Administrator should now set up an automatic backup task via the Microsoft Windows Task Scheduler to save PAM configuration data to a removable media or to a network directory for rapid restoration in the event of a PAP unit failure. To ensure carefree, reliable and regular configuration data backup, the Bull NovaScale Server Resource CD contains two scripts, PamBackupData.js and PamRestoreData.
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Restoring PAM Configuration Data Warning: The same PAM software release must be deployed on the PAP unit and on the backup PC to allow data restoration. See Deploying a New PAM Release, on page 0 and Activating a PAM Version, on page 0. PAM releases use the same data directory to ensure configuration consistency. Before activating / re-activating a PAM Version, ensure that the level of deployed releases is compatible.
Appendix A.
NovaScale 5085 Server Specifications NovaScale 5085 Servers are delivered rack-mounted in 40U or 19U cabinets. The following web site may be consulted for general site preparation information: http://www.cs.bull.net/aise. Cabinet Dimensions / Weight Unpacked 1300H Height: Width: Depth: Weight (max): 1300L Height: Width: Depth: Weight (max.): Packed 195.5 cm (77.0 in) 60.0 cm (23.6 in) 129.5 cm (51.0 in) 340 kg (725 lb) 1300H Height: Width: Depth: Weight (max): 200.0 cm (78.7 in) 80.0 cm (31.5 in) 140.
Power Cables PDU-2-4-M-32A AC (32A) Cable type Connector type 1 per PDU 3 x AWG10 ( 3 x 6 mm2 / #10US) IEC60309-32A It is mandatory for power lines and terminal boxes to be located within the immediate vicinity of the system and to be easily accessible. Each power line must be connected to a separate, independent electrical panel and bipolar circuit breaker. PDUs require an extra cable length of 1.5 meters for connection inside the cabinet.
NovaScale 5165 Server Specifications NovaScale 5165 Servers are delivered rack-mounted in 40U or 19U cabinets. The following web site may be consulted for general site preparation information: http://www.cs.bull.net/aise. Cabinet Dimensions / Weight Unpacked 1300H Height: Width: Depth: Weight (max): 1300L Height: Width: Depth: Weight (max.): Packed 195.5 cm (77.0 in) 60.0 cm (23.6 in) 129.5 cm (51.0 in) 450 kg (959 lb) 1300H Height: Width: Depth: Weight (max): 200.0 cm (78.7 in) 80.0 cm (31.5 in) 140.
Acoustic Power at Room Temperature +20° C (+68° F) System Running Lw(A) 6.3 Bels System Idle Lw(A) 6.1 Bels Power Cables PDU-2-4-M-32A AC (32A) Cable type Connector type 1 per PDU 3 x AWG10 (3 x 6 mm2 / #10US) IEC60309-32A It is mandatory for power lines and terminal boxes to be located within the immediate vicinity of the system and to be easily accessible. Each power line must be connected to a separate, independent electrical panel and bipolar circuit breaker. PDUs require an extra cable length of 1.
NovaScale 5245 Server Specifications NovaScale 5245 Servers are delivered rack-mounted in 40U cabinets. The following web site may be consulted for general site preparation information: http://www.cs.bull.net/aise. Cabinet Dimensions / Weight Unpacked 1300H Height: Width: Depth: Weight (max): Packed 195.5 cm (77.0 in) 60.0 cm (23.6 in) 129.5 cm (51.0 in) 560 kg (1193 lb) 1300H Height: Width: Depth: Weight (max): 200.0 cm (78.7 in) 80.0 cm (31.5 in) 140.0 cm (55.
Power Cables PDU-2-4-M-32A AC (32A) Cable type Connector type 1 per PDU 3 x AWG10 (3 x 6 mm2 / #10US) IEC60309-32A It is mandatory for power lines and terminal boxes to be located within the immediate vicinity of the system and to be easily accessible. Each power line must be connected to a separate, independent electrical panel and bipolar circuit breaker. PDUs require an extra cable length of 1.5 meters for connection inside the cabinet.
NovaScale 5325 Server Specifications NovaScale 5325 Servers are delivered rack-mounted in 40U cabinets. The following web site may be consulted for general site preparation information: http://www.cs.bull.net/aise. Cabinet Dimensions / Weight Unpacked 1300H Height: Width: Depth: Weight (max): Packed 195.5 cm (77.0 in) 60.0 cm (23.6 in) 129.5 cm (51.0 in) 670 kg (1427 lb) 1300H Height: Width: Depth: Weight (max): 200.0 cm (78.7 in) 80.0 cm (31.5 in) 140.0 cm (55.
Power Cables PDU-2-4-M-32A AC (32A) Cable type Connector type 1 per PDU 3 x AWG10 (3 x 6 mm2 / #10US) IEC60309-32A It is mandatory for power lines and terminal boxes to be located within the immediate vicinity of the system and to be easily accessible. Each power line must be connected to a separate, independent electrical panel and bipolar circuit breaker. PDUs require an extra cable length of 1.5 meters for connection inside the cabinet.
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Appendix B. Conversion, Keyboard, and Writing Tables Imperial to Metric 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 inch (") foot (') (12 inches) yards (yd) (3 feet) mile (mi) (1760 yards) pound (avdp) (lb) ounce (avdp) (oz) square foot (ft2) square inch (in2) square yard (yd2) acre cubic foot (ft3) horsepower (hp) lb/ft2 Btu Table 9. 2.54 cm (centimeters) 30.48 cm 0.91 m (meters) 1.6093 km (kilometers) 0.5 kg (kilograms) 28.4 g (grams) 0.093 m2 (square meters) 6.5 cm2 (square centimeters) 0.8 m2 (square meters) 0.
AZERTY/QWERTY Keyboard Lookup Table Figure 56. AZERTY keyboard Figure 57.
PAM Writing Rules Illegal Characters The following table lists the illegal characters that must not be used in PAM identifiers. Illegal Characters à, é, è, ù, ^, ¨ Accentuated letters / Slash \ Backslash " Double quote ' Simple quote ` Inverted comma & Ampersand + Plus * Asterisk % Percent = Equal sign < Less-than sign > Greater-than sign : Colon ! Exclamation mark ? Question mark ; Semi-colon , Comma ~ Tilde I Pipe operator Space.
String Lengths The following table lists authorized string lengths. String Type CellBlock / System Name Scheme Name History Name Archive Name LUN Name Switch Name Event Name Description Domain Identity Name Table 12. Length 16 32 64 75 (History Name: + 11 (_JJMMAA_nnn) 32 32 32 256 (Scheme: unlimited) 16 String length rules Registry Keys PAM obtains file paths via 2 registry keys: • ReleaseRoot: Contains PAP application file paths (DLL, WEB pages, models,...).
Glossary A AC: Alternating Current generated by the power supply. See DC. ACPI: Advanced Configuration and Power Interface. An industry specification for the efficient handling of power consumption in desktop and mobile computers. ACPI specifies how a computer's BIOS, operating system, and peripheral devices communicate with each other about power usage. Address: A label, name or number that identifies a location in a computer memory. AMI: American Megatrends Incorporated.
CMCV: Corrected Memory Check Vector. CMOS: Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor. A type of low-power integrated circuits. System startup parameters are stored in CMOS memory. They can be changed via the system setup utility. COM: Component Object Model. Microsoft technology for component based application development under Windows. COM +: Component Object Model +. Microsoft technology for component based application development under Windows.
ECC: Error Correcting Code. Event channel: Defines how the Event Manager sends an event message. An event channel is one of: HISTORY (the message is logged in a history file), EMAIL (the message is sent to an e-mail address), WEB (the message is stored for analysis from the PAM web user interface), SNMP (the message is sent as an SNMP trap to the selected SNMP application). EEPROM: Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory. A type of memory device that stores password and configuration data.
FCAL: Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop. FCA: Fibre Channel Adapter. FCBQ: Fan Control Board for QBB. FCBS: Fan Control Board for SPS. Global MCA: Machine Check Abort is visible to all processors, in a multiprocessor system and will force all of them to enter machine check abort. GUI: Graphical User Interface. GTS: Global Telecontrol Server. FDA: Fibre Disk Array. FDD: Floppy Disk Drive. Flash EPROM: Flash Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory.
I I2C: Intra Integrated Circuit. The I2C (Inter-IC) bus is a bi-directional two-wire serial bus that provides a communication link between integrated circuits (ICs). The I2C bus supports 7-bit and 10-bit address space devices and devices that operate under different voltages. IA64: is a 64-bit Intel processor Architecture based on Explicitly Parallel Instruction Computing (EPIC). The Itanium processor is the first in the Intel line of IA-64 processors. IB: Infini Band. IC: Integrated Circuit.
LD: Logical Disk. A Storeway FDA 1x00/2x00 logical disk (or LUN) is visible to the OS as a Disk. See LUN and PD (Physical Disk). LED: Light Emitting Diode. A small electronic device that glows when current flows through it. Legacy Application: An application in which a company or organization has already invested considerable time and money. Typically, legacy applications are database management systems (DBMSs) running on mainframes or minicomputers.
Multitasking: The ability to perform several tasks simultaneously. Multitasking allows you to run multiple applications at the same time and exchange information among them. See Task. PAM Tree pane: One of the three areas of the PAM web page. Server hardware presence and functional status are displayed in the PAM Tree pane. See Status pane and Control pane. Multithreading: The ability of a processor core to execute more than one independent instruction thread simultaneously.
PMB: Platform Management Board. Links the server to the PAP unit. PNP: Plug aNd Play. The ability to plug a device into a computer and have the computer recognize that the device is there. POST: Power On Self Test. When power is turned on, POST (Power-On Self-Test) is the diagnostic testing sequence (or "starting program") that a computer runs to determine if hardware is working correctly. ROM: Read-Only Memory. A type of memory device that is used to store the system BIOS code.
SIO: Server I/O / Super I/O. SSI: Server System Infrastructure. Shell: The Shell is the layer of programming that understands and executes the commands a user enters. As the outer layer of an operating system, the Shell can be contrasted with the kernel, the inmost layer or core of services of an operating system. See EFI Shell. Status Pane: One of the three areas of the PAM web page. Provides quick access to CSS Module availability status, server functional status, and pending event message information.
UML: Unified Modeling Language. A standard notation for the modeling of real-world objects as a first step in developing an object-oriented design methodology. UPS: Uninterruptible Power Supply. A device that allows uninterrupted operation if the primary power source is lost. It also provides protection from power surges. URL: Uniform / Universal Resource Locator. The address of a file (resource) accessible on the Internet. USB: Universal Serial Bus.
Index A Access, front door, 2-2 Autocalls configuring, 2-30 FTP parameters, 2-30 testing, 2-46 Electrostatic discharges, xviii Enterprise LAN connecting PAP unit, 2-32 connection, 2-44 Environmental standards, xvii Ethernet hub, 1-24 Ethernet ports, 1-18, 1-19 B F Back Up, PAM software, 2-54 FC storage subystems, password, changing, 2-22 FDA 1300 disk rack, 1-22 FDA 2300 FC disk rack, 1-22 FDD, 1-19 Front door, opening, 2-2 C Cabinet, unpacking, 1-8 Cabling, inter-cabinet, 2-5 CD-ROM drive, 1-19 Centr
O Operating System, completing setup, 2-35 Operating system, setup completing, 2-36, 2-40 Microsoft Windows, 2-37, 2-41 P PAM details pane, 2-9 status pane, 2-9 toolbar, 2-11 user interface, 2-8 writing rules, B-3 PAM software back up / restore, 2-54 launching, 2-6 PAM tree pane, 2-10 PAP Unit, backup disk, initializing, 2-51 PAP unit, 1-19 CD-ROM drive, 1-19 configuration, 2-24 disks, 1-19 Ethernet ports, 1-19 FDD, 1-19 serial ports, 1-19 PAP users, setting up, 2-49 Password, changing, FC storage subsyste
weight, A-1 System components, DVD/CD-ROM drive, 1-18 T Toolbar, PAM, 2-11 U USB modem, connecting, 2-45 USB ports, 1-18 User group, PAP, 2-49 User interface, PAM, 2-8 V VGA port, 1-18 W Writing rules illegal characters, B-3 string lengths, B-4 Index X-3
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