RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 Handbook Volker Haug, Adnan Ikram, Heather Osbourne International Technical Support Organization http://www.redbooks.ibm.
SG24-5144-00 International Technical Support Organization RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 Handbook October 1998
Take Note! Before using this information and the products it supports, be sure to read the general information in Appendix B, “Special Notices” on page 247. First Edition (October 1998) This edition applies to the RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260 workstations and workgroup servers for use with AIX Version 4.2.1, AIX Version 4.3.2, and subsequent releases of the operating system. Comments may be addressed to: IBM Corporation, International Technical Support Organization Dept.
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2.3.4 The 6XX-MX I/O Bus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 2.3.5 The X-Bus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 2.4 The Processor Subsystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 2.4.1 The POWER3 Microprocessor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 2.4.2 The PowerPC 604e Microprocessor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 2.5 SMP Hardware Characteristics . . . . . . . .
4.7 Internal SSA devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 4.8 PCI Storage Adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 4.8.1 SCSI Adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 4.8.2 SSA Adapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 4.8.3 Storage Adapter Placement Guidelines for Model 150 and 260 126 4.9 External SCSI and SSA Storage Devices . .
6.5.2 Typical Boot Sequence for RS/6000 43P 7043 Model 150 . . . . 167 6.5.3 Typical Boot Sequence for RS/6000 43P 7043 Model 260 . . . . 168 6.6 Power-On Self-Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 6.6.1 Processor POST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 6.6.2 Memory DIMM and L2 Cache POST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 6.6.3 Graphics Adapter POST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7.7.2 Updating Firmware from the SMS Utilities . 7.7.3 Updating Firmware from the Service Aids . . 7.7.4 Updating Firmware from AIX. . . . . . . . . . . . 7.8 Service Processor Checkpoints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. .. . . . . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . . . . .. .. .. .. . . . . 212 . . . . 212 . . . . 212 . . . . 213 Chapter 8. Hints and Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215 8.1 Electronic Key-Switch Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Figures 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. RS/6000 PCI Workstation/Server Family. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 RS/6000 43P 7043 Model 150 (without Peripherals). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 RS/6000 43P 7043 Model 260 (without Peripherals). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 IEEE 1394 Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
41. RS/6000 43P 7043 Model 140. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tables 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. SPEC and LINPACK Performance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Multiuser Performance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 RPA Minimum System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 PowerPC and Bus Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
41. RS/6000 43P 7043 Model 140 Standard Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243 42. RS/6000 43P 7043 Model 140 System Expansion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preface In an effort to provide customers with suitable products and solutions to help their business grow, IBM announced in October of 1998 two new additions to its RS/6000 workstation family. They are the RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260. These products are an enhancement to the current line of entry workstations that are ready for your mission-critical business applications.
worked with UNIX systems for ten years. His areas of expertise include RS/6000 workstations and workgroup servers, graphics, and AIX systems management. Adnan Ikram is a Product Specialist (AIX, RS/6000, Networking) in Karachi, Pakistan. He has 3 and 1/2 years of experience in the RS/6000 and AIX field. He holds a degree in Electronics (B.E.) from NED University of Engineering and Technology, Karachi. Adnan has worked with UNIX systems for eight years.
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Chapter 1. RS/6000 Introduction Throughout 1997 IBM greatly simplified its RS/6000 product line by eliminating redundant offerings and introducing new models that cover a broad range of price and performance. In 1998, IBM continued this mission by enhancing its server line with better performance and by offering bundled solutions that target high availability markets and customers requiring outstanding graphics performance.
• Figure 1. RS/6000 PCI Workstation/Server Family The RS/6000 naming convention is patterned similarly to many of IBM’s product lines. A product is represented as a four digit machine code followed by a model number. A unique machine code is assigned to each series of machines that fit together using similar designs or customer solutions.
The following sections provide an overview of the models that are the subject of this publication. 1.2 RS/6000 43P 7043 Model 140 Overview The main purpose of summarizing the IBM RS/6000 43P 7043 Model 140 in this publication is to provide you with some background of this system. The Model 140 is one of the most successful RS/6000 products that IBM has announced in the workstation marketplace. Over 10,000 applications are supported on this platform.
Figure 2. RS/6000 43P 7043 Model 150 (without Peripherals) The Model 150 supports a variety of 2D and 3D graphics adapters including the advanced 3D GXT3000P graphics adapter, providing excellent graphics price performance. In addition, a robust set of disk drive and communications features are available. The AIX Version 4.2.1 or 4.3.2 operating system for one- to two-users is included in the cost of the Model 150 and can be pre-installed, if desired. 1.3.
• UItra SCSI and SSA storage options for improved data transfer performance and high availability. • Exceptional AIX operating system with reliability, availability, and system-management features. The Model 150 is designed to help customers run many mission-critical business applications and networks twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. 1.3.
• System expansion: • RAM: Up to 1 GB • Internal storage: 27.3 GB max • External disk storage: • Maximum external SCSI with expansion units: Up to 254.8 GB • Maximum external SSA with expansion units: Up to 873.6 GB • System dimensions: • 6.5" H x 16.5" W x 18.1" D (165 mm x 420 mm x 460 mm) • Weight: 14.5 kg (32 lbs)-Base configuration; 18.
Figure 3. RS/6000 43P 7043 Model 260 (without Peripherals) The Model 260 supports a variety of 2D and 3D graphics adapters including the advanced 3D GXT3000P graphics adapter, offering excellent graphics price and performance. In addition, a robust set of disk drive and communications features are available. The AIX Version 4.2.1 or 4.3.2 operating system for one- to two-users is included in the cost of the Model 260 and can be available pre-installed, if desired.
• Outstanding reliability with ECC SDRAM memory and ECC Level 2 (L2) cache, plus a standard service processor. • UItra SCSI and SSA storage options for improved data transfer performance and high availability. • Enhanced disk bays for improved system availability. • Exceptional AIX operating system with reliability, availability, and system-management features.
• System expansion: • RAM: Up to 4 GB • Internal storage: 27.3 GB max • External disk storage: • Maximum external SCSI with expansion units: Up to 254.8 GB • Maximum external SSA with expansion units: Up to 873.6 GB • System dimensions: • 24.2" H x 13.4" W x 26.8" D (610 mm x 340 mm x 713 mm) • Weight: 36.2 kg (80 lbs.) - minimum configuration; 43.9 kg (97 lbs.
SPEC http://www.specbench.org Linpack http://www.netlib.no/netlib/benchmark/performance.ps Unless otherwise indicated for a system, the performance benchmarks were conducted using AIX Version 4.2 or Version 4.3. IBM C for AIX Version 4.1.0.1 and XL Fortran Version 5.1.1.1 were the compilers used in the benchmark tests. The preprocessors used in the benchmark tests include KAP 3.2 for Fortran and KAP/C 1.4.2 from Kuck & Associates and VAST-2 Version 4.01X8 from Pacific-Sierra Research.
SPEC95 introduces a new reference platform against which other systems are measured, changing from the out-dated VAX 11/780 to a SPARCstation 10/40 with 64 MB memory but without Level 2 cache. This is more representative of the types of systems being sold today, but it is also a machine that will beat few, if any, of the machines being benchmarked. The rules have also changed.
SPECfp95 SPEC component-level benchmark that measures floating point performance. Result is the geometric mean of ten tests that comprise the CFP95 benchmark suite. All of these are written in FORTRAN. SPECfp_base95 Result of the same tests in CFP95 with a maximum of four compiler flags that must be used in all ten tests. SPECfp_rate95 Geometric average of the ten SPEC rates from SPEC floating point tests (CFP95).
Although ROLTP may be used to compare estimated RS/6000 commercial processing performance, actual system performance may vary and is dependent upon many factors including system hardware configuration, and software design and configuration. All performance estimates are provided "AS IS" and no warranties or guarantees are expressed or implied by IBM. 1.5.2 Performance Summary Table 1 and Table 2 provide, at time of publication, the related performance values. Table 1. SPEC and LINPACK Performance.
techniques will continue to bring significant enhancements to the PowerPC. • The POWER3 architecture provides a significant impact to the market by: • Providing SMP scalability not found with POWER2 • Redefining the versatility of a departmental computing solution by providing outstanding float-point performance with solid integer performance • Providing an affordable entry-level 32-bit and 64-bit solution 1.6.
1.6.4 IEEE 1394 IEEE 1394 is a transport protocol standard for a high performance serial bus (also known as FireWire) that is a bus technology for the digital age. More than 50 companies are supporting this standard. FireWire was originally developed by Apple Computer. It was started as a specification for the transmission of digitized video and audio quickly, reliably, and at low cost. The architecture is scalable and hot-pluggable. Industry consortiums are moving toward a 1 gigabit data transfer rate.
capabilities of IP-based intranet or Internet network environments on RS/6000 and AIX systems. This full-function AIX videoconferencing application features an easy-to-use user interface to setup and manage spontaneous videoconferencing sessions between RS/6000 and other desktop conferencing products, such as Microsoft NetMeeting, on Windows and other UNIX systems. Figure 5.
Workgroup was designed to interoperate with AIX, other UNIX, and Windows H.323-based conferencing systems including other desktop videoconferencing systems such as Microsoft NetMeeting Version 2.1, H.323/PSTN Gateways and Gatekeepers. • Scalability Workgroup supports point-to-point and multiparty calls in a peer-to-peer mode. WorkGroup was also designed to participate in large group, server-based conferencing sessions.
Teleconferencing Consortium, Inc. (IMTC), a non profit corporation composed of more than 150 members and affiliates from North America, Europe, and Asia/Pacific. The IMTC organization is actively involved in promoting open international standards in the development of interoperable, full-function multimedia teleconferencing solutions.
Further information can be found on IBM’s Year 2000 webpage at: http://www.ibm.com/year2000. Figure 6.
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Chapter 2. Hardware Overview This chapter introduces the standards and architectures that are shared between the RS/6000 43P Series systems. The discussion encompasses the following topics: • • • • PowerPC microprocessor RS/6000 Platform Architecture (RPA) Hardware design Processor subsystem SMP hardware characteristics The general architectures discussed in these sections help build an overall appreciation for RS/6000 hardware. 2.
architected interfaces and therefore have the opportunity for adding unique value. This flexibility is achieved through architecture facilities including: • Device drivers • Open Firmware (OF) • Run-Time Abstraction Services (RTAS) • Hardware abstraction layers 2.1.2 Platform Topology Figure 7 on page 23 shows a general platform topology of the RS/6000 Platform Architecture.
• In a high performance platform, with multiple processors and multiple memories, a switch may be employed to allow multiple parallel accesses by the processors to memory. The path through the switches would be decided by the addressing of memory. PowerPC Processor (L1/L2 Cache) ... PowerPC Processor (L1/L2 Cache) Primary Processor Bus/Switch System Memory Host Bridge ... Secondary Bus (PCI) I/O Device ... I/O Device Bus Bridge ... Tertiary Bus (ISA or PCI) I/O Device ...
2.1.3 RS/6000 Platform Architecture Achievements The RS/6000 Platform Architecture specification achieves the following: • Creates a stable platform architecture to be used by all RS/6000 platforms based on PowerPC processors and PCI I/O bus (and may contain other I/O buses in addition to the PCI bus). • Creates an architecture that allows platforms to operate with a previous version of AIX (n-1 capability). • Leverages existing and future industry-standard buses and interfaces.
approaches to the abstraction of hardware will reduce the burden on hardware developers who produce differentiated machines. • Architects a mechanism for error handling, error reporting, and fault isolation. The architecture provides for the implementation of more robust systems if desired by the system developers. • Architects a mechanism for dynamic reconfiguration of the hardware. 2.1.
SUBSYSTEM SPECIFICATION REQUIRED SUPPORT Audio 16-bit stereo, 22.05 and 44.
parity-checked synchronous L2 cache. The Model 150 also features an enhanced memory controller that uses ECC SDRAM memory. The local system bus on the RS/6000 Model 150 is a 60X bus running at 83 MHz. This bus is 64 bits wide (with an additional 8 bits for parity) and is synchronous. The processor clock and regulator card reside as one unit, namely the OVdd/Vdd/PLL card. This is illustrated in the planar design of the Model 150 in Figure 8.
system interface of a 64-bit data bus and a 32-bit address bus. This highly integrated chip acts as both a PCI bridge and a memory controller. It contains the system bus arbitration, provides support for full memory coherency, and pipelining of processor accesses. Information may be routed from the memory chip to main memory, using the memory bus, or to I/O devices using the I/O bus. In the Model 150, the memory bus runs at 83 MHz.
2.2.2 Hardware Design for the RS/6000 43P 7043 Model 260 Figure 9 on page 30 shows the system block diagram for the Model 260. This workstation is a 1- or 2-way symmetric multiprocessing system using the 64-bit 200 MHz POWER3 processor. The processor subsystem is implemented on pluggable processor cards. If two cards are installed in the system, they must both be the same type or the system will not power on.
POWER3 CPU Card POWER3 CPU Card 4 MB L2 4 MB L2 POWER3 200 MHz POWER3 32 bytes @ 200 MHz 32 bytes @ 200 MHz 200 MHz 6XX Data Bus 16 Bytes 100 MHz 6XX Address 100 MHz 3 cycle tenure Memory Data Bus 16 bytes @ 100 MHz Addr/Cntl AB4 Clock Data Memory Address planar A Memory Card Memory Card 6XX-MX Bus 66 MHz 256 MB - 2 GB 256 MB - 2 GB planar B PCI Bridge PCI Bridge Integrated Service Processor ISA Bridge W83C553 2 PCI Slots 64-Bit / 50 MHz 10/100 ETH Audio U-SCSI U-SCSI Super I/O 3
are supported, namely the RISC System/6000, or the industry standard OpenPIC. Special attention was given to providing support for the memory controller unit in the Model 260: • Benchmark traces were used to fine-tune the buffer structure and queue depths. • The traces were also utilized to remove any wasted or unused cycles internal to the memory controller. The output from the memory controller function may be routed to main memory, using the memory bus, or to I/O devices, using the I/O bus.
2.3 Bus Architecture The following sections cover the different bus architectures that exist on the RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260. 2.3.1 The PCI Bus Architecture The Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) is a specification standard for computer bus implementation developed by the PCI Special Interest Group (PCI-SIG), led by a group of companies including Compaq, Digital, IBM, Intel, and NCR.
2.3.1.2 PCI Features and Benefits The PCI bus architecture has many advantages including the following: • • • • • • High data transfer speed Processor independence Cross-platform compatibility Multi-bus support Plug and Play Investment protection 2.3.2 The ISA Bus Architecture The Industry Standard Architecture (ISA) is the most widely used system bus in the PC industry. Initially, it had no official definitions or standards.
Specification PowerPC PCI ISA(8) ISA(16) EISA Data Bus 64 64 8 16 16/32 Address Bus 32 64 20 24 24/43 Bus Clock 66 MHz 83 MHz 100 MHz 33 MHz (32-bit) 4.7 MHz 8.3 MHz 8.3 MHz Interrupts 4 6 11 11 DMA Channel busmaster 3 7 7 2.3.3 The 60X and 6XX Bus The 60X bus was designed to provide a common interface that supplies communication between processors, memory controllers, and high-speed I/O devices. Arbitration on the bus is performed by a central, off-chip arbitrator.
2.3.5 The X-Bus The X-Bus is an 8-bit ISA subset bus used to attach several common subsystems to the PCI-based RS/6000 servers. The following components are attached to this bus: • The Keyboard/Mouse controller • Real-Time Clock and Non-volatile RAM The functions of Real-Time Clock (RTC) and Non-volatile RAM (NVRAM) are integrated into a single component in the PCI-based RS/6000 servers. This component also supplies the logic required to perform the function of powering the system on at a designated time.
clock frequency of 160 MHz, POWER3 is targeting up to 600 MHz by exploiting more advanced chip manufacturing processes, such as copper technology. The first POWER3 based system, RS/6000 43P 7043 Model 260, runs at 200 MHz. Features of the POWER3, exceeding its predecessor (P2SC), include: • A second load-store unit • Improved memory access speed • Speculative execution Figure 10 shows the POWER3 microprocessor architecture. Figure 10.
The two additional execution units give POWER3 a peak instruction rate of eight instructions per cycle (two floating-point, two load/store, two single-cycle integer, a multi-cycle integer, and a branch instruction). Significant investments in the chip’s memory interface have been made in order for the POWER3 to have a sustainable execution rate of four instructions per cycle (two load instructions and two floating-point).
Fetch Unit Instruction MMU/Cache Unit Branch Unit Decode/Dispatch & Completion Units Dispatch/Completion Buses Floating Point Unit Load/Store Unit Floating Point Register File Rename Buffer Integer Unit General Purpose Register File Rename Buffer Memory Queues COP/JTAG JTAG Bus Data MMU/Cache Bus Interface Unit Address Bus Data Bus Figure 11.
• 32 KB four-way set-associative instruction cache • 32 KB four-way set-associative data cache • 64-bit memory interface with 32-bit addressing • Virtual memory support for up to 4 petabytes (252 ) • Real memory support for up to 4 gigabytes • ˜5.1 million transistors • Nap power management mode • JTAG bus (IEEE 1149.1) for RAS 2.5 SMP Hardware Characteristics Sharing resources is probably the main technical issue in the design of a symmetric multiprocessor (SMP) system.
The main memory is the third level of memory. Its access time is slow in comparison to L1 and L2, but much faster than disks. Twenty to fifty CPU clock cycles are needed to load data from the memory, and the capacity can reach several gigabytes. Figure 12 shows the relationship between proximity of memory to the processor versus the number of cycles required to access it. Processor 1 cycle 32-64 KB L1 Cache L2 Cache Memory 2-10 cycles 256 KB - 4 MB 20-100 cycles n X GBs Disk 750 K - 1.
2.5.1.2 Set Associativity Set associativity is a mechanism that allows for more efficient sharing of the L1 data cache among multiple programs running simultaneously. One of the main differences between the POWER3 and the POWER2 (also PowerPC) architectures is the way set associativity is implemented. PowerPC has a 4-way set-associative data cache, while POWER3 has a 128-way set-associative data cache. To gain a better understanding of set associativity, the concept of cache lines needs to be introduced.
Figure 14. The 128-Way Set Associative POWER3 L1 Data Cache Each cell represents a cache line; each column is called a congruence class. Figure 13 on page 41 contains 128 congruence classes. There are four rows in the cache area of the figure. Each of these rows contains 128 cache lines of 128 bytes each (128 x 128 = 16 KB). Any particular line from memory may only be loaded into a cache line in the same congruence class: for POWER2, into one of only four locations; for POWER3, into one of 128 locations.
cache lines (since any particular line from memory may only be loaded into a cache line in the same congruence class). This effect happens with strides that are a multiple of a power of two. The POWER3 cache, with its much greater degree of set associativity, is much less susceptible to this problem than the POWER2 cache. Strides of multiples of 1024 bytes will cause all the data to be in the same congruence class but will only cause a reduction in apparent cache size of a factor of 4.
into a previously unreferenced line, the complete line must be fetched from memory first before the new value can be stored into it. If a cache line is overwritten by newly accessed data, then, if the data from the old line is needed again, it must be reloaded and another cache miss taken. 2.5.1.4 Cache Line Prefetch Because of the relatively large number of cycles needed for a cache miss, POWER3 has a mechanism for mitigating the performance impact for sequentially accessed data.
Assume that processor 1 loads into its cache memory address 0x0123, which happens to contain the character A. Then processor 2 writes B into address 0x0123. If processor 1 wants to load address 0x0123 again, what will happen? In a naive implementation, processor 1 will see the value A in its cache and load that value because it does not know that processor 2 has already changed the same memory address in its cache. This is called the cache coherency problem. 2.5.1.
M (modified) The addressed sector is valid in this cache only. The value in this sector has been changed in the cache, but the change is not yet reflected in memory. E (exclusive) The addressed sector is valid in this cache only. The data is consistent with system memory. S (shared) The addressed sector is valid in this cache and at least one other cache. It is still consistent with system memory. I (invalid) The addressed sector is not valid in the cache. 2.5.1.
Thus, false sharing increases cache misses and bus traffic, and this may cause the SMP throughput to be reduced. The bigger the size of the cache line, the higher the miss rate. Some implementations have a 256-byte cache line. Both 64-byte and 128-byte cache line sizes are supported by the IBM SMP design, and these cache line sizes are equivalent to the coherency size of the system.
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Chapter 3. Detailed Product Descriptions This chapter takes an in-depth look at the hardware packaging and features that comprise the IBM RS/6000 43P 7043 Model 150 and Model 260 workstations. These workstations use the PowerPC and POWER3 architectures and offer large memory capacities, better I/O performance, powerful graphics, and flexible configurations. 3.
The RS/6000 43P 7043 Model 150 is designed to allow for system growth in memory, disk, and media devices as the customer’s needs grow. By combining AIX reliability and function with industry standard bus architectures, the Model 150 offers exceptional value for multi-user applications and provides an excellent solution in the entry to mid-range workstation marketplace. 3.1.1 Standard Features In this section, the standard features of the Model 150 and their most important characteristics are described. 3.
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Table 5. RS/6000 43P 7043 Model 150 - System Board Components Location Location Description Location Description B1 Battery connector J27, J30 System fan connector J2 5x5 Auxiliary 5v connector J28 Memory connector #2 J3 Audio input connector J32 Privileged-access password jumper J4 Internal SCSI Conn. #2 J33 Internal SCSI 16-bit conn.
3.1.1.4 Bays The system contains five bays, three of which accommodate the following standard devices: • 3.5-inch diskette drive bay It accommodates the standard 1.44 MB diskette drive. • 5.25-inch CD-ROM drive bay It accommodates the standard 32X CD-ROM drive with the convenience of loading a CD without a caddy. • 5.25-inch disk drive bay. It accommodates the standard 4.5 GB Ultra SCSI disk drive that can be upgraded in the initial machine order to 9.1 GB Ultra SCSI disk.
For more detailed technical information about the CD-ROM drive, refer to Table 30 on page 122. 3.1.1.6 Standard I/O Ports The system provides the following standard I/O ports: Keyboard port The optional Quiet Touch Keyboard may plug into this port. Mouse port A port is provided to support an optional three-button mouse. Tablet port If required, a tablet can be connected. Serial port Two 9-pin D-shell serial connectors are available for external RS232 access.
3.1.1.8 Integrated Ethernet Adapter An integrated 10/100 Mbps Ethernet AUI/RJ45 port (10Base5/100BaseT) is part of the base system. 3.1.1.9 Integrated Ultra SCSI Controller The Model 150 has an integrated Ultra SCSI controller, which is operated at a speed of 40 MB/s. 3.1.1.10 AIX Operating System The RS/6000 Model 150 includes one to two user license, for a full-function AIX Version 4.2.1 or Version 4.3.2 package at no additional charge. 3.1.1.
3.1.2 Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability (RAS) Following are the features that provide the IBM RS/6000 Model 150 reliability, availability, and serviceability. 3.1.2.1 Reliability, Fault Tolerance, and Data Integrity The reliability of the Model 150 system starts with reliable components, devices, and subsystems. During the design and the development process, subsystems go through rigorous verification and integration testing processes.
enables IBM service representatives to bring along needed replacement hardware components during a service, thus minimize system repair time. 3.1.2.3 Environment Monitoring Functions Following is a list of the provided environment monitoring functions. • Fan speed monitoring to provide warning and orderly system shutdown when the speed is out of operational specification. • AC power loss sensing to provide orderly system shutdown. 3.1.2.
Concurrent Mode allows the normal system functions to continue while selected resources are being checked. Maintenance Mode allows checking of most system resources. The System Management Service (SMS) error log is accessible from the SMS menu for tests performed through SMS programs. 3.1.2.7 Service Director for RS/6000 The Service Director for RS/6000 is available at no additional charge if the RS/6000 processor is covered by an IBM Warranty or IBM Maintenance Service Agreement.
memory DIMMs (64 MB, 128 MB, and 256 MB). The available memory specifications are shown in Table 7. Table 7. Optional Memory for Model 150 Memory Density (SDRAM DIMM) 256 MB 128 MB 64 MB Feature Code # 4169 # 4150 # 4149 Average Seek Time 10 ns 10 ns 10 ns Number of PINs 168 168 168 Type Buffered SDRAM Buffered SDRAM Buffered SDRAM Note The DIMMs do not have to be installed in pairs. 3.1.3.
The present Pearl White Quiet Touch Keyboards will also continue to be available with black systems giving users maximum flexibility in choosing their desktop color scheme. There is Euro currency symbol support on appropriate national language versions. 3.1.3.6 Mouse A Stealth Black 3-Button (# 8741) mouse is available. The new mouse has a 3-meter cable with a standard 6-pin mini-DIN connector providing the flexibility users want. It is also still available in pearl white (# 6041). 3.1.3.
• 6094-040 Spaceball • 6094-600 Magellan Enhanced Input Device 3.1.3.9 Monitors The IBM P72, P92, and P202 color monitors are the premium graphics monitors for RS/6000 workstations. These monitors are for customers who demand image accuracy in a large screen format combined with performance, quality, reliability, and connectivity. Table 8. List of Orderable Monitors for Model 150 Description Feature Code Screen Size (in inches) P72 Color Monitor, Stealth Black # 3623 17.
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• 2-Port Multiprotocol PCI Adapter (# 2962) • Eicon ISDN DIVA PRO 2.0 PCI S/T Adapter (# 2708) 3.1.3.14 Supported Devices The following is a list of the external subsystems that are officially supported by the RS/6000 Model 150. External Disk Subsystems • 7131-105 Multi-Storage Tower • 7131-405 SSA Multi-Storage Tower • 7133-010 SSA Disk Subsystem (Rack-Mounted) • 7133-020 SSA Disk Subsystem (Rack-Mounted) • 7133-500 SSA Disk Subsystem • 7133-600 SSA Disk Subsystem • 7137-412 Disk Array Subsystem (1.97 - 6.
External SCSI Devices • 3995-C60 Optical Library Dataserver (1 Drive) • 3995-C62 Optical Library Dataserver (2 Drives) • 3995-C64 Optical Library Dataserver (2 Drives) • 3995-C66 Optical Library Dataserver (4 Drives) • 3995-C68 Optical Library Dataserver (4 Drives) • 7209-002 Optical Disk Drive • 7209-003 Optical Disk Drive • 7210-005 CD-ROM Drive • 7210-010 CD-ROM Drive (Quad speed) • 7210-015 CD-ROM Drive (8x speed) Tape Drive Subsystems • 3490-F00 IBM Magnetic Tape Subsystem • 3490-F01 IBM Magnetic Tape
• 3590-B11 High Performance Tape Subsystem • 3590-B1A High Performance Tape Subsystem • 3590-C12 Silo Compatible Tape Subsystem • 7205-311 DLT Tape Drive Bridge Box • 7206-005 4 GB 4mm Tape Drive • 7206-110 Cartridge Autoloader 4mm, DDS-3, SCSI-2, DAT • 7207-011 525 MB 1/4" Tape Drive • 7207-012 1.
3.1.4 RS/6000 43P 7043 Model 150 Adapter Placement Guidelines This machine is designed for customers to install adapters.Use the following table to identify specific slot location options for the following adapters in your 7043 Model 150 system. When determining a slot in which to place a new adapter, you should start from the top of Table 9. The list of slot numbers represent the order in which the slots should be used. Table 9. Adapter Placement Guidelines for Model 150 Adapter Feature Code max.
1 If both the POWER GXT120P and the POWER GXT255P are installed, the POWER GXT255P must be installed in slot 2 or 3. 2 If two SysKonnect SK-NET FDDI PCI adapters are installed, they cannot be installed in slots next to each other. 3.1.5 Service Package Service package kit (# 3752) contains service publications, wrap plugs, and diagnostic CD-ROM. It also includes Maintenance Analysis Procedures (MAPs) that are not common to other RS/6000 systems.
3.2 RS/6000 43P 7043 Model 260 Product Description The IBM RS/6000 43P 7043 Model 260 is a new addition to the RS/6000 workstation and workgroup server family. The Model 260 is an affordable 64-bit symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) system with true multi-threaded application support and extended floating-point capabilities. This is IBM’s first announced 64-bit workstation and workgroup server.
performance, position the Model 260 as a single-seat MCAD design and analysis solution. In addition, the Model 260’s SMP capability and robust set of disk drive and communications features make it an excellent entry technical and commercial server. It is the lowest cost 64-bit SMP server in the RS/6000 family of products. The AIX Version 4.2.1 or 4.3.2 operating system is included with each system and can be pre-installed, if desired.
The processor subsystem is implemented on pluggable cards. Two processor card slots are available. If two processor cards are installed in the system, they must both be the same type or the system will not power on. 3.2.2.2 System Planar Board One planar is installed in a Model 260. It provides the system bus and card connections for the riser card, a voltage regulator, and clock module and four memory DIMM slots.
Processor Card (primary) Processor Card Memory Cards Figure 23. RS/6000 43P 7043 Model 260 - System Planar & I/O Board Table 10.
Location Description Location Description J3 PCI fan connector J4 I/O board connector to system board J5 VPD module connector J6 ESP external connector J7 Internal SCSI connector J8, J9 64-bit PCI connectors J10 CD ROM Audio J11 Battery connector J12, J13, J14 32-bit PCI connectors J15 Service processor external connector J16 Power connector J17 Diskette drive connector J18 Tablet connector J19 Power connector J20 AUI Ethernet connector J21 Cec fan connector J23 Serial p
3.2.2.4 Operator Panel The operator panel on the front of the Model 260 contains a power-on switch (on/off), a reset button, a power-on light, a hard disk drive in use light, and an LCD display for function and diagnostic feedback. Table 11 lists the operator panel components shown in Figure 24. Table 11. RS/6000 43P 7043 Model 260 - Operator Panel Components Number # Description 1 Power-On Switch: Turns computer power on and off. 2 Reset Switch: Resets your system unit.
3.2.2.5 Bays Five bays are available for the system, as shown in Figure 25. One is reserved for the diskette drive (bay 1) and one for the internal CD-ROM drive (bay 2). The Model 260 comes with a standard Ultra-SCSI 16-bit Disk Drive installed in bay 4. Up to three internal disks can be installed in the system. Bay 3, a 5.25 inch bay, can accommodate a second CD-ROM, tape drive, or other disk device. If you want to install a 4.5 GB Ultra SCSI Disk Drive (# 2900) or a 9.
Bay 2 Bay 3 Bay 4 Bay 5 Bay 1 Figure 25. RS/6000 43P 7043 Model 260 - Front View 3.2.2.6 Internal CD-ROM Drive The 32X SCSI-2 Internal CD-ROM Drive is a tray-loading CD-ROM drive providing up to 4800 KB/s maximum media data transfer rate. It is a 5.25 inch, half-high form factor, single ended, 8 bit, multi-session capable, CD-ROM drive that provides state-of-the-art performance and supports existing 600 MB CD-ROM discs. It supports either the standard 12 cm or the smaller 8 cm CD-ROM disk.
3.2.2.7 Rear Bulkhead Connections and Components Table 13 lists the connections and components found on the rear bulkhead as shown in Figure 26. Table 13.
Figure 26. RS/6000 43P 7043 Model 260 - Rear View 3.2.2.10 Integrated Ethernet Adapter An integrated 10/100 Mbps Ethernet AUI/RJ45 port (10Base5/100BaseT) is part of the base system.
3.2.2.11 Integrated Ultra SCSI Controller The Model 260 has two integrated Ultra SCSI controllers. One for internal and one for external connections. Both are operated at a speed of 40 MB/s. 3.2.2.12 AIX Operating System The RS/6000 43P 7043 Model 260 includes a one to two user, full-function AIX Version 4.2.1 or 4.3.2 package at no additional charge. 3.2.2.13 Year 2000 and EuroReady The RS/6000 43P 7043 Model 260 is Year 2000 ready. Please refer also to 1.8, “Year 2000” on page 18. When used with AIX 4.3.
3.2.3 Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability (RAS) The RS/6000 43P 7043 Model 260 integrates key reliability, availability, and serviceability attributes that are described in the following sections. 3.2.3.1 Reliability, Fault Tolerance, and Data Integrity The reliability of the Model 260 system starts with reliable components, devices, and subsystems. During the design and development process, subsystems go through rigorous verification and integration testing processes.
3.2.3.3 Fault Monitoring Functions Built-in Self-Test (BIST) and Power-on Self-Test (POST) checks processor, L2 cache, memory and associated hardware, that are required for proper booting of the operating system every time the system is powered on. If a non-critical error is detected, or if the error(s) occur in the resources which can be removed from the system configuration, the booting process will proceed to completion. The error(s) are logged in the system non-volatile RAM.
• AC power loss sensing to provide an orderly system shutdown 3.2.3.6 Error Handling and Reporting In the unlikely event of system hardware or environmentally induced failure, the system Run-Time Error Capture capability systematically analyzes the hardware error signature to determine the cause of failure. The analysis result will be stored in system Non-Volatile RAM (NVRAM).
mode (service mode), run in maintenance mode, or run concurrently (concurrent mode) with other applications. They have access to the AIX Error Log and the AIX Configuration Data. Service Mode allows checking of system devices and features. Concurrent Mode allows the normal system functions to continue while selected resources are being checked. Maintenance Mode allows checking of most system resources.
Configuration” on page 127 and storage subsystems are described in Chapter 4, “Storage Architectures and Devices” on page 97. 3.2.4.1 Additional Processor Two processor card slots are available on the system board. Since the system comes with one standard POWER3 processor, a second processor can be added (# 4342). As already mentioned, if two processor cards are installed in the system, they must both be the same type or the system will not power on. 3.2.4.
Figure 27. Slot Configuration on Memory Card 3.2.4.3 Internal Disk Drives The system comes with a standard 4.5 GB Enhanced Ultra SCSI Disk. There is also a 9.1 GB Enhanced Ultra SCSI Disk available. You can add one additional 4.5 GB (# 3028) or 9.1GB (# 3029) disk into the second media bay. A third 4.5 GB (# 2900) or 9.1 GB (# 2908) disk can be installed into bay 3 with the Media Bay Mounting Kit (# 6508). For more detailed information about the disk drives, see Table 29 on page 121. 3.2.4.
• 12/24 GB 4 mm Internal Tape Drive (# 6159) The 12/24 GB 4 mm Internal Tape Drive is a 5.25 inch, half-high, single-ended 8-bit tape drive, which provides a high capacity for save/restore and achieve functions. This tape drive uses IBM 4 mm data cartridges and is compression capable, providing a capacity of up to 24 GB, a significant increase in capacity over the previous 4/8 4-mm internal tape drives (when using DDS-3 media). For more information about the tape drives, see Table 32 on page 123. 3.2.4.
1. Mechanical Computer-Aided Design (MCAD) and engineering for aerospace and automotive 2. Petroleum exploration and production 3. Scientific visualization 4. Other technical industries Refer to 3.2.5, “RS/6000 43P 7043 Model 260 Adapter Placement Guidelines” on page 92, or to 5.2, “Graphics Adapters” on page 135 for more information. Note The GXT3000P requires AIX 4.3.2. Support for AIX 4.2.1 is planned for a later date. 3.2.4.
Description Feature Code Screen Size IBM P92 Color Monitor, Stealth Black, Captured Cable # 3625 19" IBM P202 Color Monitor # 3622 21" IBM P202 Color Monitor, Stealth Black, Captured Cable # 3626 21" All monitors include the following features: • Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) Display Data Channel (DDC) capability for Plug and Play and asset tracking when the attaching system unit's hardware and software is DDC-enabled • Energy Star guidelines meet energy efficiency • Power manag
The microphone is suitable for a wide range of applications, but is especially suited for speech recognition applications including dictation and navigation in an office environment. The microphone allows consistent performance by providing for by an optimum distance between the voice source and the microphone element and providing concurrent feedback to the user through the personal headset. 3.2.4.12 Software Pre-Install Licensed programs may be pre-installed on the media selected.
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• 7133-010 SSA Disk Subsystem (Rack-Mounted) • 7133-020 SSA Disk Subsystem (Rack-Mounted) • 7133-500 SSA Disk Subsystem • 7133-600 SSA Disk Subsystem • 7137-412 Disk Array Subsystem (1.97 - 6.91 GB) • 7137-413 Disk Array Subsystem (3.94 - 13.77 GB) • 7137-414 Disk Array Subsystem (8.39 - 29.36 GB) • 7137-415 Disk Array Subsystem (17.7 - 70.83 GB) • 7203-001 Portable Disk Drive • 7204-010 1 GB Disk Drive • 7204-112 1.1 GB Fast/Wide Disk Drive • 7204-113 2.2 GB Fast/Wide Disk Drive • 7204-114 4.
• 7210-005 CD-ROM Drive • 7210-010 CD-ROM Drive (Quad speed) • 7210-015 CD-ROM Drive (8x speed) Tape Subsystems • 3490-F00 IBM Magnetic Tape Subsystem • 3490-F01 IBM Magnetic Tape Subsystem • 3494-L12 Tape Library Dataserver • 3570-B00 IBM Magstar MP Tape Subsystem • 3570-B01 IBM Magstar MP Tape Subsystem (Floor Library, 1 Drive) • 3570-B02 Tape Subsystem (2 Drives) • 3570-B11 IBM Magstar MP Tape Subsystem (Rack Mounted, 1 Drive) • 3570-B12 IBM Magstar MP Tape Subsystem (Rack Mounted, 2 Drives) • 3570-B1A I
• 7207-122 4 GB External SLR5 QIC Tape Drive • 7207-315 13 GB 1/4" Tape Drive • 7208-011 5 GB 8 mm Tape Drive • 7208-341 20 GB External 8 mm Tape Drive • 7331-205 8 mm Tape Library • 7331-305 8 mm Tape Library • 7332-005 4 mm DDS-2 Tape Autoloader • 7332-310 4 mm Tape Autoloader • 7336-205 4 mm Tape Library • 7337-305 Digital Linear Tape Subsystem • 7337-306 Digital Linear Tape Subsystem • 9348-012 1/2" 9-Track Magnetic Tape Unit Communications Subsystems • 7318 Model P10 Serial Communication Network Server
When determining a slot in which to place a new adapter, you should start from the top of the table. The list of slot numbers represent the order in which the slots should be used. Table 17. RS/6000 43P 7043 Model 260 - Adapter Placement Guidelines Adapter Feature Code Slot Usage max.
For more information on the adapter refer to Chapter 5, “Adapters, Overview and Configuration” on page 127 or see PCI Adapter Placement Reference, SA38-0538. 3.2.6 Service Package This kit (# 3752) contains service publications, wrap plugs, and a diagnostic CD-ROM. It also includes Maintenance Analysis Procedures (MAPs) that are not common to other RS/6000 systems.
3.3 IBM Multimedia Kit for RS/6000 The IBM Multimedia Kit for RS/6000 (# 8679) consists of a video camera, speakers, and connecting cables, as shown in Figure 28. Figure 28. Model 150 with Multimedia Kit for RS/6000 The following are part of the package: • Philips Desktop Video Camera • Flicker-free picture mode (shutter speed is fixed to avoid noticeable flickering in environments with fluorescent lighting) • Microphone for live audio (connection with a 3.
• NTSC format • High-power output speaker system includes two premium Infinity(R) sound quality speakers specially designed to fit and match IBM equipment. With the Multimedia Kit for RS/6000 and the Ultimedia Video Capture adapter (# 2639), IBM provides the hardware you need to capture and display video contents within IBM Workgroup Conferencing for AIX and Ultimedia Services. Both software products are included in the AIX Bonus Pack CD, which is shipped with the base operating system.
Chapter 4. Storage Architectures and Devices In this chapter, the internal storage features of the Models 150 and 260 are described. Storage standards, SCSI, and SSA are covered. The different technologies are discussed, and additional information is provided in the cabling sections. As well, a description of the storage devices and adapters follows as well. 4.
It is sometimes referred to as SCSI-I to differentiate it from the generic term SCSI. SCSI-I was the first of all SCSI technologies to come about and was the fastest controller interface at the time. 4.2.2 SCSI-II The SCSI-II specification gained final approval from ANSI in 1994 as standard X3T9.2/375R Revision 10K. SCSI-II allowed far better performance than SCSI-I.
Then, when the seek is complete and data is ready to be transferred, the device can arbitrate for the bus and then reconnect with the controller to transfer the data. If the device is very efficient, it will even begin reading the data and place it into a buffer before it reconnects. This allows it to burst the data across the SCSI bus, thereby minimizing the time it needs to use or own the bus. These techniques result in a more efficient use of the available SCSI bus bandwidth.
Currently, SCSI-III has a transfer rate of 40 MB/s and includes Fast-20 Narrow and Fast-20 Wide. SCSI-III will be a major step forward in the development of disk subsystems. It further enhances the SCSI-II interface in the following ways: • Provides three new physical interface layers, SSA, FC and FireWire. These new layers provide better performance, higher availability and more expendability to SCSI. • Divides SCSI into more than 15 standards, each dealing with a separate part.
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These three serial SCSI interfaces have two major differences over their parallel sibling: • The cable has only six wires • The connectors are simplified into six pins These new physical properties translate into lower costs for users and manufacturers. You should take note that SCSI-III Parallel Interface (SPI) is backwardly compatible with SCSI-I and SCSI-II.
market. With a 16-bit path, the data rate is double that of an 8-bit device for the same clock speed. Fast/Wide Fast/Wide refers to a 16-bit data path running at 10 MHz producing a maximum data transfer rate (or burst rate) of 20 MB/s. Fast-20 Fast-20 is a bus running at double the clock speed of Fast, or 20 MHz. Fast-20 typically refers to an 8-bit bus and can also be called Fast-20 Narrow. Fast-20 Wide is the 16-bit version, also known as Ultra SCSI.
4.2.4.3 SCSI Differential Normally, there is one wire in a SCSI cable for each signal. However, over long distances and with high clocking rates, the signals can degrade and errors can occur. To solve this, SCSI Differential was developed, which uses two wires for each signal. Consider Figure 30 on page 104 as an example. Signal A is transmitted along two wires, A+ and A-. A- is the mirror image of A+.
4.2.6 Summary of SCSI Specifications SCSI defines many different modes of operation, including several different data transfer modes. The most common are shown in Table 19. Table 19. Differential SCSI Modes Mode Bandwidth Frequency Max. data Transfer Rate Max. Cable Length Single Ended SCSI-I 8-bit 5 MHz 5 MB/s 6 meters Fast SCSI 8-bit 10 MHz 10 MB/s 3 meters Fast/Wide SCSI 16-bit 10 MHz 20 MB/s 3 meters Ultra SCSI (or Fast-20 SCSI) 8-bit 20 MHz 20 MB/s 1.
The following describes the SCSI cabling of the two PCI SCSI adapters supported by the Model 150 and 260 entry workstation and workgroup servers: • PCI Single-Ended Ultra SCSI Adapter (# 6206) • PCI Differential Ultra SCSI Adapter (# 6207) Note Refer to the publication IBM RS/6000 Adapters, Devices and Cables information for Multiple Bus Systems , SA38-0516, for specific SCSI cabling information. 4.3.
Devices that have two SCSI connectors have internal cabling that must be included when calculating the total cable length. When attaching these devices to a SCSI chain, connect one cable to one connector and the other cable to the other connector. Do not piggy back the second cable/terminator onto the first as you would with a device that had only one SCSI connector as shown in Figure 31.
4.3.1.4 SCSI Device Addresses The Ultra SCSI adapters support a maximum of 16 SCSI addresses, including devices and adapters. The default address for an adapter is 7, but it can easily be changed if necessary. • All devices on the SCSI bus must have a unique SCSI ID. • The SCSI bus address determines priority on the bus.
4.3.1.5 SCSI Bus Width Operation of both 8-bit and 16-bit devices on the same external SCSI bus is not supported due to the termination and cabling restrictions. Operation of both 8-bit and 16-bit devices on the same internal bus is supported concurrently as long as 16-bit internal cable and 68-pin to 50-pin interposers are used. Mixed-width internal attachment is supported concurrently with single-width external attachment as long as maximum cable length restrictions are not exceeded. 4.3.
• No external attachments are allowed • External Ultra devices running at Ultra speeds: • No internal attachments allowed. • Up to four external Ultra wide (16-bit) devices can be attached to the external port. Maximum cable length must not exceed 3 meters. • Up to three external Ultra (8-bit) devices can be attached to the external port. Maximum cable length must not exceed 3 meters.
Adapter-to-First Device Cables Table 20 on page 111 describes the cables for the Single-Ended Ultra SCSI Adapter for connection to the first device. Table 20. Single-Ended Ultra SCSI Adapter-to-First Device Cables M/T FC Part Number Length (meters) Cable Description Host System 2111 06H6037 1.0 Adapter-to-first device (where first device has two connectors), 8-bit narrow bus Host System 2112 06H6037 1.
Device-to-Device Cables Table 21 describes the device-to-device cables for single-ended applications. Table 21. Device-to-Device Cables for Single-Ended Installations Machine Type FC Part Number Length (meters) Cable Description SE External Device 2840 33F4607 0.7 Device-to-Device (where second device has two connectors), 8-bit narrow bus SE External Device 3130 31F4222 0.66 Device-to-Device (where second device has one connector), 8-bit narrow bus SE External Device 2860 /9139 52G9921 0.
used to attach an external SCSI device to a SCSI adapter card in an RS/6000 system. Table 22. 16-Bit SCSI-II System-To-System Cable Machine Type FC Length (meters0 Cable Description SE External Devices 2424 0.6 16-bit SCSI-II system-to-system cable SE External Devices 2425 2.5 16-bit SCSI-II system-to-system cable Terminators for Use with These Adapters Table 23 describes the terminators for single-ended installations. Table 23.
Adapter-to-First Device Cables Table 24 provides a list of adapter to first device cables. Table 24. Differential-Ended Ultra SCSI Adapter-to-First Device Cables M/T FC Part Number Length (Meters) Cable Description Host System 2112 06H6037 1.0 Adapter-to-first device (where first device has two connectors), 8-bit narrow bus Host System 2114 52G0173 0.94 16-bit Y-cable Host System 2116 06H6036 1.
M/T FC Length (Meters) Part Number Cable Description DE External Device 2884 /9160 0.6 52G4291 Device-to-device (where second device has two connectors), 16-bit wide bus DE External Device 2846 /9132 2.5 52G4233 7027 2425 Device-to-device (where second device has two connectors), 16-bit wide bus DE External Device 2885 /9161 4.5 88G5749 Device-to-device (where second device has two connectors), 16-bit wide bus 7027-HSD 3132 6.
Y-cable to the adapters 68-pin external connector. The remaining two legs of the Y-cable are used to attach other systems and devices to the SCSI bus. If the PCI Differential Ultra SCSI adapter is at the end of the SCSI bus, the shorter leg of the Y-cable must be terminated with the appropriate terminator.
2 4 6 Figure 33. Differential External Wide Bus Table 27 provides a list of available cables for differential adapters. Table 27. Cabling for the PCI Differential Ultra SCSI Adapter Item Number Part Number Length (Meters) Description 1 06H6037 1.0 Adapter-to-dual-connector device (narrow 8-bit) 2 06H6036 1.0 Adapter-to-dual-connector device (wide 16-bit) 3 74G8511 0.6 Device-to-dual-connector device (narrow 8-bit) 4 52G4291 0.6 52G9921 0.
4.4 Serial Storage Architecture Overview Serial Storage Architecture (SSA) is a high-speed serial interface that IBM originally developed as a proprietary interface. The interface was standardized in 1994 under the control of the ANSI X3T10.1 committee. SSA is designed to overcome the bottlenecks of existing SCSI bus architectures. SSA is a single I/O interface that can effectively address the storage requirements of a variety of computers, from PCs to supercomputers.
4.5 Comparison between SCSI and SSA Architecture Table 28 on page 120 lists the common features found in SCSI and SSA devices for comparison and Figure 34 shows how the subsystems differ. Figure 34.
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4.6.1.1 4.5 GB Ultra SCSI 16-Bit Disk Drive (# 2900) The 4.5 GB Ultra SCSI 16-bit disk drive is a high performance disk drive that provides 4.5 GB capacity that supports the Ultra SCSI interface speed of 40 MB/s. To operate at 40 MB/s, Ultra-SCSI adapter (# 6206) is required. 4.6.1.2 4.5 GB Ultra SCSI 16-Bit Enhanced Disk Drive (# 3028) The 4.5 GB Ultra SCSI 16-bit Enhanced Disk Drive is a high-performance disk drive that provides 4.5 GB capacity that supports the Ultra SCSI interface speed of 40 MB/s.
performance and supports existing 600 MB CD-ROM discs. It will operate in either the verticle or horizontal positions. Table 30. Internal CD-ROM Drives for Models 150 and 260 CD-ROM Speed 32X Feature Code # 2624 Interface SCSI-II, 8-bit single-ended Interface Speed (average) 4800 KB/s Average Random Access Time 90 ms Buffer memory 512 KB Bays 1 half-height 4.6.
Table 32. Internal Tape Drives for Model 260 Product Name 12/24 GB 4 mm Internal Tape Drive 20/40 GB 8 mm Internal Tape Drive Feature Code # 6159 # 6156 Tape Capacity (Native Mode) 12 GB 20 GB Tape Capacity (Compression Mode) 24 GB 40 GB Type of Cartridge IBM 4 mm DDS-3 data cartridge IBM 8 mm Data Cartridge Data Transfer Rate 1.1 MB/s Native Mode, 2.
4.8 PCI Storage Adapters IBM RS/6000 43P Models 150 and 260 support the following PCI-based storage SCSI and SSA adapters: • PCI Single-Ended Ultra SCSI adapter (# 6206) • PCI Differential Ultra SCSI adapter (# 6207) • PCI SSA Multi-Initiator/RAID EL Adapter (# 6215) with SSA Fast-Write Cache option card (# 6222) 4.8.1 SCSI Adapters This section describes the available SCSI adapters for the Models 150 and 260. 4.8.1.
4.8.2.1 PCI SSA Multi-Initiator/RAID EL Adapter The PCI SSA Multi-Initiator/RAID EL Adapter (# 6215) can be configured as either a two-initiator non-RAID, or one-initiator RAID adapter. It also has been enabled to support an optional 4 MB Fast-Write Cache card that improves write performance in both RAID 5 or non-RAID (one-initiator configurations) operations.
• The SSA head device drivers, which deal with devices that are attached to the SSA adapter. The SSA disk device driver is an example of an SSA head device driver. For subsystems that use PCI SSA Multi-Initiator/RAID EL Adapters or Micro Channel Enhanced SSA Multi-Initiator/RAID EL Adapters, the Target-Mode SSA (TMSSA) device driver is also available. This device driver provides support for communications from using system to using system. 4.8.
Chapter 5. Adapters, Overview and Configuration This chapter introduces the major communication and graphics adapters that are used with the RS/6000 43P 7043 Model 150 and Model 260. Following the introduction, a discussion of PCI adapter configuration is given. For a complete summary of the adapters supported on the Model 150 and the Model 260, refer to Table 37 on page 152. 5.
• Full duplex LAN operation • Supports system boot over token-ring 5.1.2 Ethernet Adapters In this section, information on the available Ethernet adapters is provided. 5.1.2.1 PCI IBM 10/100 Mbps Ethernet Adapter (# 2968) The IBM 10/100 Mbps Ethernet PCI adapter provides a 10 Mbps (10BaseT) or 100 Mbps (100BaseTx) full-duplex Ethernet LAN connection. The adapter supports 32-bit bus master PCI connection to the host system for enhanced data throughput and lower bus utilization.
Note AIX drivers are shipped on diskette with the hardware feature. Systems ordered with AIX preinstalled will have the device drivers installed on the hard disk drive. 5.1.4 FDDI Adapters In this section, information on the available FDDI adapters is given. Note The sum of the following adapters may be used in any combination, but must not exceed four (4) total per system: # 2741, # 2742, # 2743, and # 2988 (SysKonnect FDDI and TURBOWAYS MMF ATM).
• Support under AIX SMIT and diagnostic routines • Supports remote IPL and NIM with the appropriate system firmware • Connects to fiber FDDI concentrator ports using fiber optic cable with an FDDI SC (low cost fiber) connection 5.1.4.2 PCI SysKonnect SK-NET FDDI-LP DAS (# 2742) This fiber optical FDDI dual-attach station adapter provides either dual attachment to the main ring path or dual homing to one or two FDDI concentrators using fiber optic cabling (not supplied with the adapter).
• SMT 7.
devices located on an ATM network or bridged to a token ring, Ethernet, or other LAN. Note Systems ordered with AIX preinstalled will have the device drivers installed on the hard disk drive The TURBOWAYS 155 PCI MMF ATM Adapter is compatible with: • IBM 8285 ATM Workgroup Switch • IBM 8260 ATM Subsystem • IBM 8282 ATM Concentrator • IBM 8281 ATM LAN Bridge A maximum of four high-speed networking adapters are supported per system in any combination.
• IBM 8281 ATM LAN Bridge 5.1.6 Multiple Port Adapters In this section, information on the available multi-port asynchronous adapters is provided. 5.1.6.1 PCI 8-Port Asynchronous Adapter EIA-232/RS-422 (# 2943) The 8-Port Asynchronous Adapter EIA-232/RS-422 is used for connection of up to eight asynchronous EIA-232 or RS-422 devices. All eight ports are software programmable to support either EIA-232E or RS-422A protocols at up to 230 Kbps. 5.1.6.
• V.35 • V.36 5.1.7.2 PCI IBM ARTIC960HX 4-Port Selectable Adapter (# 2947) The IBM ARTIC960HX 4-Port Selectable PCI Adapter is a one slot, standard length, 32-bit PCI card. The adapter provides four ports, supporting EIA-232, EIA530, RS-449, X.21 and V.35 specifications. Each port will attach to data networks at speeds up to 2.0 Mbps. The adapter provides support of WAN protocols such as X.25, SNA, SDLC and Bisync. Software support is provided by ARTIC960 Support for AIX, Developer’s Kit, AIX 4.2.
5.2 Graphics Adapters In this section, the available graphics adapters are discussed, and a table summarizing their features follows. IBM offers a broad range of versatile graphics accelerators to meet your customer’s application needs, from entry 2D design and drafting to complex 3D solid modeling. These accelerators provide a consistent implementation of open APIs that help ensure application compatibility across the entire family of graphics products.
The GXT120P is also ideal for process control, where, in selected configurations, up to four monitors can be operated concurrently from the same RS/6000 system for displaying graphics and text for dozens of process points. For decision support systems, the GXT120P provides opportunities for rapid, simultaneous display of large amounts of critical information at high resolution on up to four screens. The GXT120P accelerates UMS/6000 video playback on RS/6000 systems with up to 640 Mbps memory bandwidth.
MCAD, GIS and ECAD. The GXT255P has 8-bit, 16-bit and 24-bit true color depth and allows simultaneous display of the entire palette of approximately 16.7 million colors. The GXT255P features three hardware color maps for multi-window graphics without technicolor effects. Its 8 MB of VRAM (6 MB frame buffer plus 2 MB auxiliary buffer) provides outstanding high-end graphics applications. The GXT250P and GXT255P graphics accelerators are each packaged as a single card that attaches to the local PCI bus slot.
hidden surface removal, depth-cueing, and transparency. This enables your 3D applications to run more quickly and with good interactive performance. For OpenGL, texture maps up to 1024x1024, and a 64-bit accumulation buffer are also supported through software. The GXT550P offers highly flexible frame buffers that can be dynamically configured to provide a broad set of color and feature options. When using OpenGL, PHIGS and GL 3.
such as Gouraud shading, antialiasing, depth buffering, fog and atmospheric effects, and blending. This should enable your 3D applications to run more quickly and with good interactive performance.
Note Only one GXT3000P 3D graphics adapter may be installed per supported workstation. GXT3000P slot limitations are as follows: • Slot 3 in the RS/6000 7043 Model 150 • Slot 2 in the RS/6000 7043 Model 260 The same GXT3000P card can be put in either the Model 150 or 260. The GXT3000P supports display resolutions of up to 1280x1024 at 85 Hz refresh rate, including monitors that comply with the ISO 9241 Part 3 ergonomic standard. 5.2.
Adapter POWER GXT120P POWER GXT250P POWER GXT255P POWER GXT550P POWER GXT3000P Resolution 640 x 480 800 x 600 1024 x768 1280x1024 1024 x 768 1280 x 1024 1024 x 768 1280 x 1024 1024 x 768 1280 x 1024 1280 x 1024 Frame buffer 8-bit single 8-bit single (1280 x 1024); 8-bit double (1024 x 768) 8-bit double (up to 1280 x 1024); 24-bit single 8-, 12-, 24-bit double 8/24-bit double Color palette 16.7 million 16.7 million 16.7 million 16.7 million 16.
Adapter POWER GXT120P POWER GXT250P POWER GXT255P POWER GXT550P POWER GXT3000P Supported APIs Xlib Xlib, OpenGL, GL 3.2, PHIGS/PEX5 Xlib, OpenGL, GL 3.2, PHIGS/PEX5 Xlib, OpenGL, PHIGS5 Xlib, OpenGL , PHIGS5 1 The Model 150 can accommodate up to four POWER GXT120P adapters, while the maximum on the Model 260 is two. 2 The GXT3000P adapter is attaches to one 64-bit slot in the RS/6000 Models 150 and 260, but covers the slot adjacent to it (uses two slots of space).
Displays GXT120P GXT250P/ GXT255P GXT550P GXT3000P (15D/DDC) (15D/DDC) (13W3/DDC) (15D/DDC) POWERDP17 4217 4239 4219 4217 POWERDP20 4217 4239 4219 4217 9516 4217 4217 4214 4217 1 Captured 15-pin D-shell cable. 2 Display - The appropriate cable is included with the display. 3 NS = Not Supported - The display/adapter combination is not supported. 4 Dual input 15-pin D-shell and 13W3 soft switchable via screen menu; ships with 15-pin D-shell. 5.2.
******* Please define the System Console ******* Type the F2 key and press Enter to use this display as the system console. This process sets the default system console for the current session and for subsequent reboots. Upon subsequent reboots, the request to define the system console will not appear. The graphics adapter should have been configured by AIX automatically and can be used immediately. To determine if the graphics adapter has been installed, you can run the lsdisp command.
out, the CDE login window will appear on the new display. This will also change the default display for subsequent reboots. 5.2.8 Accessing the Second Display If you have the CDE desktop installed and have another screen attached to the second adapter, you can access the adapter immediately. By addressing the adapter with the DISPLAY variable, you can open X Windows on the second screen. The last digit in the DISPLAY determines on which screen the X client will be displayed. This is shown in Table 36.
where this can be very useful. In situations where some data or application must be permanently visible, this setup can be used. This option provides more screen area and will allow you to have more windows visible without obscuring the desktop. 5.3 Adapter and Device Configuration on PCI-Based RS/6000 Systems This section includes step-by-step procedures explaining how to configure devices on the PCI-based RS/6000 systems.
The predefined database contains configuration data for all possible devices configurable for the system. The customized database contains configuration data for all currently defined devices in the system. The device information stored in the Device Configuration Database allows the automatic configuration PCI devices on PCI-based RS/6000 systems whenever the Configuration Manager (cfgmgr) program is run at system boot and run time.
04 for resources attached to PCI buses, such as ISA bus, SCSI controller, CD-ROM drive, hard disks, and graphics adapter. • For SSA, these values are always zero. CD identifies a slot or adapter number. • The possible values for CD depend on the adapter or card. For pluggable adapters or cards, this will be a two-digit slot number in the range from 01 to 99. • For integrated adapters, the first character in CD will be a letter in the range from A to Z.
name status location description sys0 sysplanar0 pci0 pci1 isa0 siota0 ppa0 sa0 sa1 siokma0 fda0 scsi0 ent0 scsi1 mtn0 sioka0 sioma0 fd0 rmt0 cd0 hdisk0 kbd0 mouse0 lvdd mem0 proc0 proc2 L2cache0 pmc0 lft0 rootvg hd5 hd6 hd8 hd4 hd2 hd9var hd3 hd1 inet0 en0 et0 lo0 pty0 gxme0 rcm0 aio0 hd7 catia catadm Available Available Available Available Available Available Available Available Available Available Available Available Available Available Available Available Available Available Available Available Ava
5.3.1.3 Configuration Information Information about the PCI adapters can be obtained by running the lscfg command. To determine how much memory you have in your machine, run the following command: lsattr -El mem0 This will show the size of memory in your machine and how much usable memory there is. You can also see the size of the L2 cache installed in your system by using the lsattr command: lsattr -El L2cache0 5.3.
The easiest way to configure non-graphic PCI adapters (such as LAN adapters, and so on) installed after IPL is to proceed using SMIT, enter: smit devices -> Install/Configure Devices Added After IPL You may have to provide a source for the device driver software package for the new PCI device if it is not yet installed.
5.4 Summary Chart of Adapters Table 37 summarizes the adapters (communication, graphics, and storage) available on the RS/6000 43P 7043 Model 150 and Model 260 systems. Table 37.
Adapter Feature Code On Model 150 On Model 260 POWER GXT255P # 2852 Yes Yes POWER GXT550P # 2845 Yes NO POWER GXT3000P # 2825 Yes Yes PCI Single-ended Ultra SCSI # 6206 Yes Yes PCI Differential Ultra SCSI # 6207 Yes Yes PCI SSA Multi-Initiator/RAID EL # 6215 Yes Yes Adapters, Overview and Configuration 153
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Chapter 6. Diagnostics and System Management Services One of the most important features provided by the PCI-based RS/6000 workstations and servers is support of the AIX diagnostics programs. Workstations, and especially servers, should by their nature, provide enhanced reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS) features. Access to AIX diagnostics, stand-alone and on-line, helps provide these features.
• Selecting a Console Display When you run Stand-Alone Diagnostics, you will have to select the console display. The diagnostic program displays instructions on graphics displays and on terminals attached to the S1 serial port. • Identifying the Terminal Type to Diagnostics When you run diagnostics, the diagnostic program must know what type of terminal you are using.
diagnostics were using an IBM 3161 display terminal. The attributes for the 3151, 3161 and 3164 are listed in the Diagnostics Information for Multiple Bus Systems, SA38-0509, Appendix D. 6.2 Stand-Alone Diagnostics Stand-Alone Diagnostics provides a method of testing the system without running AIX or without having diagnostics installed.
to indicate to the system that the default Boot Device Order List is to be used. 5. Enter any requested password, if set. (Power-On or Privileged-Access). 6. Follow the instructions to select the console. 7. Follow the displayed instructions to test the desired resources. 8. When testing is complete, use the F3 key to return to the Diagnostic Operation Instructions screen. 6.2.
to the system using cfgmgr -i (or use SMIT -> Devices -> Install/Configure Devices Added After IPL), specifying an installation device, then diagnostics support for the device (if available) will be automatically installed. Running on-line diagnostics provides you with access to the AIX error log and the AIX configuration data, but again, the devices you can test are limited. If the diagnostics package, bos.
terminal keyboard, to indicate to the system that the customized Boot Device Order List is to be used. Normally, the first boot device in this list is your boot disk, which should also contain the bos.diag package. Note: The term POST indicator refers to the Icons (graphic display), or device mnemonics (ASCII display) that are displayed while the POST are executing. 6. Enter any requested password, if set (Power-On or Privileged-Access). 7. Select the terminal type (for example ibm3151 or lft).
Error Log Analysis can be performed in Concurrent mode by selecting the Problem Determination option on the Diagnostic Routine Selection menu. To run On-line Diagnostics in Concurrent mode, just enter the following command as root: diag After a period of time (up to three minutes), you will be presented with the diagnostics initial screen. 6.3.
The following messages appears: Do you wish to leave single user mode? Enter (Y)es, (N)o or for the default runlevel: Just press Enter to go back to the default runlevel. 6.4 Diagnostic Tasks and Service Aids The AIX diagnostic package contains programs that are called tasks. This section describes the tasks available in AIX diagnostics Version 4.2 or later (screen output is based on your installed hardware).
• Configure Remote Maintenance Policy: This policy includes modem configurations and phone numbers to use for remote maintenance support. • Configure Ring Indicate Power-On Policy: This service aid allows you to power-on a system by telephone from a remote location (runs only on CHRP/RPA system units). • Configure Surveillance Policy: This task monitors the system for hang conditions, that is, hardware or software failures that cause operating system inactivity.
• Display or Change Diagnostic Run Time Options: The Display or Change Diagnostic Run Time Options task allows the diagnostic run time options to be set. • Display Previous Diagnostic Results: Each time the diagnostics produce a service request number (SRN) to report a problem, information about that problem is logged. The service representative can look at this log to see which SRNs are recorded.
• Local Area Network Analyzer: This selection is used to exercise the LAN communications adapters, such as Token-Ring, Ethernet, and Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI). • Periodic Diagnostics: This selection provides a tool for configuring periodic diagnostics and automatic error log analysis. • Run Diagnostics: The Run Diagnostics task invokes the Resource Selection List menu. When the commit key is pressed, diagnostics are run on all selected resources.
• Update Disk Based Diagnostics: Use this service aid to apply fixes (APARs) on your system. • Update System or Service Processor Flash: This selection updates the system or service processor flash for CHRP/RPA system units. 6.5 Understanding the Firmware The firmware is the first code to execute when the machine is powered on. This code resides on the hardware, and it is loaded at the factory. The firmware uses the console and the speaker as a means to communicate the results of certain tests.
6.5.1.1 Identify and Configure System Components The firmware must, by various means, become aware of every component in the system and configure or reset those components into a known state. Components include all bridges and device controllers, but may exclude devices that are not involved in the boot process. Firmware is generally written with a hardware platform in mind so that some components and their configuration data can be hardcoded.
performs a simple test on them. The system firmware displays the device name or device icon being tested. After the keyboard name or icon appears, you can enter the Systems Management Services menu by hitting the 1 key (on a ASCII terminal) or the F1 key (on a graphics terminal). You can also enter one of the following: • 5 (on a ASCII terminal) or F5 (on a graphics terminal) to start the Stand-Alone Diagnostics (CD).
Service Processor Self-Test The service processor card performs a self test and NVRAM initialization. The LED Code range is E000 - E07F and the LED shows OK code when complete. Service processor in Standby Mode You can enter the service processor menus whenever the LED code is OK, STBY, or has an eight digit error code on the LED display by pressing the Enter key on an ASCII terminal connected to serial port S1.
Boot Image Execution Once a boot image is located on a device in the Boot List, the system firmware code hands off control to the AIX Boot code. • LED Code E105 for Normal Boot or • E15B for Service Mode Boot. The AIX Boot code indicates LED progress codes in the range from 05XX to 09XX. Note For more information about the progress codes, refer to Diagnostic Information for Multiple Bus Systems, SA38-0509. Be sure to read the chapter on Diagnostics Numbers and Codes.
individual subsystems, one of the icons will be the memory icon. During the display of this icon, an 8-digit error code will be displayed if the L2 cache is not fully functional. The remainder of memory is also tested, and if a failure is detected, an 8-digit error code is posted. This error indicates which Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) slot is at fault. The basic algorithm for the system memory configuration is as follows: 1. Query each memory slot to see if there is a memory DIMM installed.
6.6.4 Keyboard and Mouse Controller POST The keyboard/mouse controller has a built-in Power-On Self Test, and the firmware checks the result. If an error is detected, an 8-digit error code is displayed. The error is written to the Error Log, and the system continues. 6.6.5 SCSI Subsystem POST The SCSI POST opens the adapter and runs several test scripts that check and exercise the various functions related to the chips on the integrated SCSI adapter, such as DMA, simulated mailbox commands, and so on.
To start the programs: 1. Turn on or shut down and restart your computer. 2. When the first screen appears, press the F1 key to use the GUI. On an ASCII terminal, you can press either the number 1 key. Note: You must press keys listed above before the last indicator appears. 6.7.1 SMS Start-Up During the boot process, function keys can be pressed to alter the electronic key-switch and determine which boot list to use during the boot procedure.
Note When AIX is installed on a machine, it automatically sets the customized boot list to the installed hard disk. The customized boot list is thereafter used by the system when booting in Normal mode. 6.7.
6.7.2.1 SMS Submenu Config Selecting this icon makes it possible for you to view information about the setup of your system unit. A list similar to the following appears when you select the Config icon. If more than one screen of information is available, a blue arrow in the top right corner of the screen appears. Use the Page Up and Page Down keys to scroll through the pages. 6.7.2.
Figure 37. SMS Submenu Multiboot 6.7.2.3 SMS Submenu Utilities Selecting this icon enables you to perform various tasks and view additional information about your system unit, shown in Figure 38: Figure 38.
1. Firmware Passwords You can limit access to the system by using passwords. The passwords can be up to eight characters long and are stored in NVRAM. There are three categories of restricted access: • Power-On Password When the system is powered on, it checks whether a power-on password (POP) is present. If there is one present and the unattended start mode is not set, it means the machine's owner does not want the system to be used unless the POP password is supplied.
• Unattended Start Mode To use this mode, a power-on password must be previously specified. If unattended start mode is enabled, the system will boot from the defined boot device without requiring the you to enter the power-on password. While the system can be booted without entering the POP password, the keyboard controller will be programmed to lock up until the POP password is provided. This mode is ideal for servers that run unattended.
Note For details about enabling and disabling the power-on password and privileged access password, refer to the relevant chapter in the appropriate service guide: RS/6000 7043 43P Series Service Guide, SA38-0512 RS/6000 7043 Model 260 Service Guide, SA38-0554 2. Hard Disk Spin Up Delay Enables you to change the spin up delay for SCSI hard disk drives attached to your system. Spin up delay values can be entered manually, or else a default setting can be used. All values are measured in seconds.
6.7.3 SMS ASCII Main Menu The ASCII version of the System Management Services includes an additional function in the main menu not found in the graphical version. The following languages are supported: • • • • • • English French German Italian Spanish Swedish All menus and options, as well as the button titles, have been translated. Your ACSII terminal must support the ISO8859-1 character set in order to properly display languages other than English. 6.7.3.
6.7.4.1 How to Determine the Current SMS Firmware Version The firmware version is displayed on the initial start-up screen on a graphical display and at the top of each System Management Services (SMS) menu on an ASCII Terminal display. It can also be found on the configuration display under the SMS menus. To access the SMS menus, power-on the system if it is off, or shutdown and re-start the system if it is on.
diskette into the drive of the system being used. If a makefw script is provided, execute it. Otherwise, type the following command: dd if=filename.dd of=/dev/rfd0 For users of DOS-compatible operating systems, discrete files will be provided with a batch file named makefw to copy the appropriate files to diskette. Run the batch file to create the diskette: makefw 6.7.4.4 How to Perform the SMS Firmware Update Once you have a firmware update diskette available, you are ready to perform the update.
6. Verify that the new firmware is currently running. See 6.7.4.1, “How to Determine the Current SMS Firmware Version” on page 181. If the new firmware is not running, something went wrong. Go back to step one and try again. If the new firmware IS running correctly, continue to the next steps to permanently flash the new firmware image. Note If power is lost during the firmware update procedure, the system could be rendered inoperable.
6.7.5 SMS Firmware Checkpoints Firmware Checkpoints are intended to let users and service personal know what the system is doing, in some detail, as it initializes. These checkpoints occur during system start-up and are not intended to be error indicators, but in some cases a system could hang at one of the checkpoints. The most appropriate action is included with each checkpoint. 6.7.5.
Chapter 7. Service Processor This chapter gives you an overview of the functionality of the Service Processor (SP) and how to use the SP. The SP is currently available on the Model 260, but not the Model 150. 7.1 Introduction to the Service Processor The Service Processor is a hardware component that is imbedded onto the I/O planar of the Model 260. The SP has the capability to control the system NVRAM and real time clock interface.
7.2 Customize and Access the Service Processor Menus The SP menus enable you to configure SP options and to enable and disable functions. Service Processor menus are available using an ASCII terminal when the server is powered off and the Service Processor is operating with standby power. SP menus are also available when server power is on and the SP has detected a server problem (such as loss of surveillance).
7.2.2 How to Access Service Processor Menus Locally Service Processor menus may be accessed locally by connecting an ASCII terminal to either serial port. You must press a key on the ASCII terminal to confirm the presence of the Service Processor. The SP then prompts you for a password (if set), and when verified, displays the SP menus. 7.2.3 How to Access Service Processor Menus Remotely Service Processor menus may be accessed remotely by connecting a modem to serial port 1 or serial port 2. 1.
• General Access Password Passwords can be any combination of up to 8 alphanumeric characters. You can enter longer passwords, but the entries are truncated to include only the first 8 characters. Passwords can be set from the Service Processor menu or from the SMS menus. Table 38 illustrates which menu can be can accessed with the Privileged Access Password and the General Access Password. Table 38.
7.4.1 Pre-Standby Phase This phase is entered when the server is connected to a power source. The server may or may not be fully powered on. This phase is exited when the Power-On Self-Tests (POST) and configurations tasks are completed. The Pre-Standby phase components are: • SP Initialization SP performs any necessary hardware and software initializations. • SP POST SP conducts Power-On Self Tests on its various work and code areas.
• Menus The SP menus are password protected. Before you can access them you need to know either General User (Power-On Password or POP) or Privileged User (Privileged Access Password or PAP). 7.4.3 Bring-Up Phase This phase is entered upon power-on, and exited upon loading of the operating system. The Bring-Up phase components are: • Retry Request Check The SP checks to see if the previous IPL attempt failed.
• Run-Time Surveillance (Heartbeat Monitoring) If the device driver is installed and surveillance enabled, the SP monitors the system heartbeat. If the heartbeat times out, the SP places an outgoing call. This is different from the Bring-Up phase scenario where two reboot attempts are made before placing an outgoing call. 7.
7.5.1 Service Processor Setup Menu The service processor setup menu appears as follows: Service Processor SETUP MENU 1. Change Privileged Access Password 2. Change General Access Password 3. Enable/Disable Console Mirroring: Currently Disabled 4. Start Talk Mode 5. OS Surveillance Setup Menu 6. Reset Service Processor 7. Reprogram Service Processor Flash EPROM 98. Return to Previous Menu 99. Exit from Menus 1> 7.5.1.1 Change Privileged Access Password Set or change the Privileged Access Password.
change the surveillance time interval or the surveillance delay, as shown in the following example. OS Surveillance Setup Menu 1. Surveillance: Currently Enabled 2. Surveillance Time Interval: Currently 5 3. Surveillance Delay: Currently 1 98. Return to Previous Menu 1> Surveillance May be set to Enabled or Disabled. You can switch between those two options by simply entering 1 and then press Enter. Surveillance Time Interval: May be set to any number from 2 to 255 minutes.
Provides the SP with a means to detect hang conditions, hardware or software failures while the operating system is running. It also provides the operating system with a means to detect the SP failure by the lack of a return heartbeat. Operating system surveillance is enabled by default. This allows you to run operating systems that do not support this Service Processor option.
7.5.2 System Power Control Menu The following shows a system power control menu. SYSTEM POWER CONTROL MENU 1. Enable/Disable Unattended Start Mode: Currently Disabled 2. Ring Indicate Power-On Menu 3. Reboot/Restart Policy Setup Menu 4. Power-On System 5. Power-Off System 6. Enable/Disable Fast System Boot: Currently Disabled 98. Return to Previous Menu 99. Exit from Menus 1> 7.5.2.
7.5.2.3 Reboot/Restart Policy Setup Menu Reboot describes bringing the system hardware back up from scratch, for example, from a system reset or power on. The boot process ends when control passes to the operating system process. Restart describes activating the operating system after the system hardware reinitialized. Restart must follow a successful reboot. The following is an example of the Reboot/Restart Policy Setup Menu. Reboot/Restart Policy Setup Menu 1. Number of reboot attempts: Currently 3 2.
1. The Use OS-Defined restart policy is set to NO. OR 2. The Use OS-Defined restart policy is set to YES and the operating system has no automatic restart policy. Call-Out Before Restart (Enabled/Disabled) If a restart is necessary due to a system fault, you can enable the SP to call out and report the event. This item is valuable if the number of these events becomes excessive, signalling a bigger problem. 7.5.2.4 Power-On System Lets you power-on the system immediately. 7.5.2.
historical comparison can be useful to System Administrators and service personnel. 7.5.3.2 Read Progress Indicators from Last System Boot Displays the boot progress indicators (check points), up to a maximum of 100, from the system boot prior to the one in progress now. This historical information may be useful to help diagnose system faults. 7.5.3.3 Read Service Processor Error Logs Displays error conditions detected by the Service Processor. 7.5.3.
Press Enter to continue and you will see the second screen. Current Service Processor Configuration Serial Port Selection Menu 1. Serial Port 1 Call-Out: 2. Serial Port 2 Call-Out: 3. Serial Port 1 Call-In: 4. Serial Port 2 Call-In: Currently Currently Currently Currently Call-Out Policy Setup Menu 1. Call-Out policy (First/All): 2. Remote timeout, (in seconds): 3. Remote latency, (in seconds): 4.
an example of the system environmental conditions screen and depends on your system: System Environmental Conditions (System Power is currently off.) Fan 0: A stopped fan detected Fan 1: A stopped fan detected Fan 2: A stopped fan detected Fan 3: A stopped fan detected MEM Temperature is operating within normal tolerances I/O Temperature is operating within normal tolerances CPU Temperature is operating within normal tolerances 5.0 Volts: A low 5.0 Voltage reading detected 3.3 Volts: A low 3.
Configured by System The processor is present, and has not exceeded the number of failures threshold. It is configured by the system and is available. Deconfigured by System The processor is present, but has exceeded the number of failures threshold. It is deconfigured by the system and is currently unavailable. Manually configured The processor is present and available. It is configured by the user through the Service Processor menus. Manually deconfigured The processor is present, but unavailable.
STANDBY mode reflects the configuration during the last boot. To view the current configuration, access the SP menu after the system boots up. When you select a memory DIMM, its state will toggle between configured and deconfigured. Memory DIMMs that are not present are not listed. A memory DIMM can be in any of the following four states: Configured by System The memory DIMM is present, and has not exceeded the number of failures threshold. It is configured by the system and is available.
CALL-IN/CALL-OUT SETUP MENU 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 98. 99. Modem Configuration Menu Serial Port Selection Menu Serial Port Speed Setup Menu Telephone Number Setup Menu Call-Out Policy Setup Menu Customer Account Setup Menu Call-Out Test Ring Indicate Power-On Menu Return to Previous Menu Exit from Menus 1> 7.5.5.1 Modem Configuration Menu The first two lines of the Modem Configuration Menu (shown following) are status lines showing the current selections.
serial port. The SP will mark your choice with an arrow (Port 2 was used in the example for on the following screen). Modem Configuration Menu --> Port 1 Modem Configuration File Name: Port 2 Modem Configuration File Name: To make changes, First select the port and then the configuration file name Modem Ports: 1. Serial port 1 2. Serial port 2 Modem 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Configuration File Name: none modem_f_sp 9. modem_m0_sp modem_f0_sp 10. modem_m1_sp modem_f1_sp modem_z_sp modem_z0_sp 30.
You will see your choices selected in the following screen: Modem Configuration Menu --> Port 1 Modem Configuration File Name: Port 2 Modem Configuration File Name: modem_z_sp To make changes, First select the port and then the configuration file name Modem Ports: 1. Serial port 1 2. Serial port 2 Modem 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Configuration File Name: none modem_f_sp 9. modem_m0_sp modem_f0_sp 10. modem_m1_sp modem_f1_sp modem_z_sp modem_z0_sp 30. Save configuration to NVRAM and Configure modem 98.
7.5.5.3 Serial Port Speed Setup Menu The Serial Port Speed Setup Menu appears as follows: Serial Port Speed Setup Menu 1. Serial Port 1 Speed: Currently 9600 2. Serial Port 2 Speed: Currently 9600 98. Return to Previous Menu 1> The serial port speed can be set for terminal performance or to accommodate modem capabilities. A speed of 9600 baud or higher is recommended. Valid serial port speeds are shown below: Table 39.
This menu may be used to set or change the telephone numbers for reporting a system failure. The SP allows setting or changing telephone numbers for: Service Center Telephone Number The number of the service center computer. The service center usually includes a computer that takes calls from servers with call-out capability. This computer is referred to as the catcher. The catcher expects messages in a specific format to which Service Processor conforms.
Call-Out Policy (First/All) The Call Out policy may be set to first or all. If the call out policy is set to first, the SP stops at the first successful call out to one of the following numbers in the order listed: 1. Service Center Customer 2. Admin Center 3. Pager If the call out policy is set to all, the Service Processor attempts a call out to all the following numbers in the order listed: 1. Service Center 2. Customer Admin Center 3.
Customer RETAIN Login User ID & Customer RETAIN Login Password Both apply to a service function to which your service provider may or may not have access. Leave these fields blank if your service provider does not use RETAIN. 7.5.5.7 Call-Out Test Allows you to test the call-out functionality, which has been set in the telephone number setup menu (see 7.5.5.4, “Telephone Number Setup Menu” on page 206). 7.5.5.8 Ring Indicate Power-On Menu Please refer to 7.5.2.2, “Ring Indicate Power-On Menu” on page 195.
7.6.1 Power-On System Allows you to power-on the system. 7.6.2 Read VPD Image from Last System Boot Displays the Vital Product Data (VPD) information that was in effect after the last system boot. This information is usually identical with the results from the menu selection Read VPD, but in the case of configuration updates or certain faults, this historical comparison can be useful to System Administrators and service personnel. 7.6.
The firmware in your server can be updated using one of four available initiation processes: 1. Service Processor initiation 2. SMS Utilities initiation 3. Service Aids initiation 4. AIX initiation Each initiation method is described below. In each case, the process prompts you for your authority and shows the contents of the update media. Verify the file with which to perform the update, and follow any other instructions that may appear. After initiation, the processes are identical and automatic.
7.7.2 Updating Firmware from the SMS Utilities From a powered-down or reset condition, bring up the SMS Utilities and select the menu item for updating firmware. The process requests the update diskette(s) as needed. After inserting the first diskette and informing the system, the process continues automatically. If the process requires user assistance, it is requested. Refer also to 6.7.4.4, “How to Perform the SMS Firmware Update” on page 182 and the README file that comes with the firmware update. 7.7.
and reboots. You know the process is complete when the login prompt reappears. 7.8 Service Processor Checkpoints SP Checkpoints are intended to let users and service personal know what the service processor is doing, in some detail, as it initializes. These checkpoints are not intended to be error indicators, but in some cases a server could hang at one of the checkpoints without displaying an 8-character error code.
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Chapter 8. Hints and Tips This chapter provides useful hints and tips, not only for the Models 150 and 260, but for all RS/6000 models. 8.1 Electronic Key-Switch Function One of the main differences between Micro Channel-based RS/6000 systems and PCI-based RS/6000 systems is the omission of a physical key.
There are two other ways to alter the boot lists: System Management Services (SMS) and the AIX tool diag. 8.2 Entering Debug Mode On a Micro Channel-based RS/6000 system, you can enter debug mode, lldb, by switching the key to Service and pressing one of the following key combinations: • ctl-alt-numpad4 (on a graphical console) • CTL-\ (on an ASCII display) The CTL-\ key combination is valid on most OEM terminals. On some IBM 3151 terminals, using a cartridge, you may have to press CTL-NUMPAD4.
bootinfo -p, you will get different results for PReP and CHRP/RPA machines. The result of bootinfo -T is always rspc for every PCI-based machine. The results of bootinfo with the -p option are shown in Table 40. Table 40. Results of bootinfo -p Platform Description chrp CHRP-compliant PCI-based RS/6000 machines rspc PReP-compliant PCI-based RS/6000 machines rs6k Micro Channel-based RS/6000 machines 8.3.2 Creating a System Backup Creating a system backup, or mksysb, is very simple.
When the installation of the backup has finished, the installation program reconfigures the Object Data Manager (ODM) on the target system. If the target system does not have exactly the same hardware configuration as the source system, the program may modify device attributes in the following target system files: • All files in the /etc/objrepos file beginning with the letters CU • All files in the /dev directory The data restored from the mksysb-tape will only be the data from the rootvg volume group.
that has been released in the last few years (RSPC, SMP, graphics adapters, disks, and so on) has made cloning machines almost impossible. Up to this point the only method of cloning was to install all the device drivers on a machine before you created a mksysb image. If you have a limited disk space you may run out of space. However, it is recommended to install most of the available device drivers in order to avoid cloning problems.
position, you may just need to boot into maintenance mode after the install and install the MP kernel updates. 8.3.4.2 On the System You Want to Clone 1. Create a mksysb tape on the system you want to clone. Note: If your system was created from D5 install media, it can only be restored to another system that supports D5 code. To prevent problems with code levels, make sure that your system is installed from G5 media prior to creating the mksysb. Then use a G5 install CD-ROM for the steps later. 2.
SIZE_MB = HDISKNAME = locale: BOSINST_LANG = C CULTURAL_CONVENTION = C MESSAGES = en_US KEYBOARD = en_US 3. Create the customization script using an editor. # vi cloner Sample Script: #!/usr/bin/ksh set -x RV=$(bootinfo -z) if [ "$RV" -eq 1 ] then installp -abcgXd/../SPOT/usr/sys/inst.images bos.rte.mp ln -fs /usr/lib/boot/unix_mp /usr/lib/boot/unix fi if [ "$RV" -eq 0 ] then installp -abcgXd/../SPOT/usr/sys/inst.images bos.rte.up ln -fs /usr/lib/boot/unix_up /usr/lib/boot/unix fi devinstall -b -d /..
8.3.4.3 On the System You Want to Install Insert the diskette and the AIX 4.1.4 CD and boot the target machine (the one you want to install on) from the CD product media and go into the installation main menu. • On a PCI-based machine, just press F5 when the icons appear on the screen. This will cause the default firmware boot list to be used. • On a MCA-based machine, turn the key to the service mode and then. power-on the machine.
You can then turn the key (if there is a key) to normal at this time so the machine will reboot when the install is complete. You should see the mksysb being restored, and then you should see installp called later when cfgmgr is called from the script to install any additional devices it detects. Warning for AIX Version 4.1.
• SWITCH_TO_PRODUCT_TAPE This stanza allows you to boot from a product tape, then switch to a mksysb tape to install. You can then switch back to the product tape at the end of the installation if you need to install additional device filesets for support on the target machine. This procedure is usually used for cloning systems. The possible values are no (default) and yes.
Welcome to Base Operating System Installation and Maintenance Type the number of your choice and press ENTER. 1. Start Installation Now with Default Settings 2. Change/Show Installation Settings and Install 3. Start Maintenance Mode for System Recovery 88 Help ? Choice: The Welcome to the Base Operating System Installation and Maintenance screen is displayed. 1. Select 3. Start Maintenance Mode for System Recovery option from the installation main menu. 2. Select the Install from a System Backup option.
After the mksysb installation completes, the installation program automatically installs additional devices and the kernel (uniprocessor or microprocessor) on your system using the original product media you booted from. Information is saved in BOS installation log files. To view BOS installation log files, enter cd /var/adm/ras and view the devinst.log file in this directory.
You can interrupt the non-prompted installation as described below: During the boot, after a few seconds, you will see three zeroes (000) and a spinning cursor on your screen, just enter again three zeroes (000) immediately and press Enter. This causes the system to interrupt the non-prompted installation, start the installation main menu, and allows you to change the settings. 8.
Product Specific.(Z0).......0001105A Device Specific.(YL)........P2-I2 pci0 00-fef00000 PCI Bus Device Specific.(YL)........P2 isa0 10-58 ISA Bus Device Specific.(YL)........P2 fda0 01-D1 Standard I/O Diskette Adapter Device Specific.(YL)........P2/D1 fd0 01-D1-00-00 Diskette Drive siokma0 01-K1 Keyboard/Mouse Adapter Device Specific.(YL)........
FRU Number..................76H2698 ROS Level and ID............36333633 Serial Number...............68048A97 EC Level....................488638 Part Number.................93G3160 Device Specific.(Z0)........000002029F00003E Device Specific.(Z1)........RAMR6063 Device Specific.(Z2)........09RI Device Specific.(Z3)........97350 Device Specific.(Z4)........0001 Device Specific.(Z5)........22 Device Specific.(Z6)........E29526 hdisk1 10-60-00-12,0 16 Bit SCSI Disk Drive (4500 MB) Manufacturer................
Device Type: chrp Processor Card: Part Number.................08L1200 EC Level....................22605061 Serial Number...............L608182062 FRU Number..................08L0858 Manufacture ID..............1980 Version.....................RS6K Product Specific.(ZC).......PS=000BEBC200,LB=000BEBC200, SB=0005F5E100,NP=01,L2=04096, PF=654,CL=4,SV=2,VR=3,ER=00 Product Specific.(ZB).......BC=30602,SG= Physical Location: P1-C1 Processor Card: Part Number.................08L1200 EC Level....................
System: Machine/Cabinet Serial No...7043265887 Machine Type and Model......7043-260 Manufacture ID..............1980 Version.....................RS6K Physical Location: L1 Op Panel: Part Number.................07L7234 EC Level....................F15535 Serial Number...............1328000190 FRU Number..................24L0000 Manufacture ID..............1980 Version.....................RS6K Physical Location: L1 NOT_VALID_VPD: System Info Specific.(YL)...
Name: PowerPC,POWER3 Node: PowerPC,POWER3@0 Device Type: cpu Physical Location: P1-C1 Name: PowerPC,POWER3 Node: PowerPC,POWER3@2 Device Type: cpu Physical Location: P1-C2 Name: IBM,memory-module Node: IBM,memory-module@12 Physical Location: P1-M2.9 Memory DIMM: Part Number.................20H1565 Manufacture ID..............190F EC Level....................3020 Serial Number...............17213454 Version.....................RS6K Size........................128 Product Specific.(ZM).......
Model: IBM,41H8862 Node: token-ring@f Device Type: network Physical Location: P2-I5 Name: ethernet Model: AMD,am79C971 Node: ethernet@10 Device Type: network Physical Location: P2/E1 Name: scsi Node: scsi@11 Device Type: scsi-2 Physical Location: P2/Z2 Name: display Node: display@c Physical Location: P2-I2 GXT3000P 3D Graphics Adapter: EC Level....................12605059 FRU Number..................24L0030 Manufacture ID..............IBM97N Part Number.................08L1172 Serial Number...............
Name: sound Model: CS4236B Node: sound@i534 Physical Location: P2/Q2 Name: 8042 Node: 8042@i60 Physical Location: P2/K1 Name: fdc Model: National,PC87308 Node: fdc@i3f0 Physical Location: P2/D1 Name: timer Model: WINB,W83C553 Node: timer@i40 Device Type: IBM,timer Physical Location: P2 Name: interrupt-controller Model: WINB,W83C553 Node: interrupt-controller@i20 Physical Location: P2 Name: dma-controller Model: WINB,W83C553 Node: dma-controller@i0 Physical Location: P2 Name: keyboard Node: keyboard@0 Physic
(0x000BEBC200 = 200000000 Hz = 200 MHz) • L2=04096 shows you the size of the Level 2 cache (= 4 MB). 8.4.2 Information about the Service Processor You can determine the actual level of the service processor firmware if you search for the System Firmware entry in the lscfg -vp output. System Firmware: ROM Level.(alterable).......SPX98244 8.4.3 Information about the Environmental Sensors On CHRP/RPA systems (see 8.3.
To get the information, run the following command /usr/lpp/diagnostics/bin/uesensor -l and you will see a output similar to the this: Sensor = Fan Speed Status = Normal Value = 2436 RPM Location Code = F1 Sensor = Power Supply Status = Normal Value = Present and operational Location Code = V1 Sensor = Power Supply *Status = Critical low Value = Present and not operational Location Code = V2 The status of the environmental sensors can also be shown by using the diagnostics service aid.
• Your SPOT server in the bootp server address field. • Your client's gateway in the gateway address field. If broadcasting will be used to obtain a boot image, leave these IP address fields empty. • Specify the subnet mask for your client machine if you are prompted for one in the subnet mask field. All machines in your subnet have the same subnet mask. 7. After you specify the addresses, press Enter to save the addresses and continue. 8. The RIPL screen is displayed.
errclear 0 8.7 Booting Problems After the firmware has passed control of the system to AIX, problems which occur are, in most cases, the same as for any other RS/6000. In this section, several problems during booting are discussed. 8.7.1 Booting from CD-ROM While AIX supports installation from external CD-ROM, the CD-ROM drives, 7210-001 and 7210-010, cannot be used as a boot device. 8.7.
8. Check the following files for any modification or problems with permissions: /.profile /etc/environment /etc/profile /etc/inittab In addition, check that the files can be executed without problems, for example: /usr/bin/sh /etc/environment 9. Recreate the bootimage: bosboot -a -d /dev/hdiskx Where hdiskx is the hard disk containing the boot logical volume. You can determine which disk has the boot logical volume by running: lslv -m hd5 The boot disk will be shown in the PV1 column.
6. Perform maintenance work. Remember to set the $TERM variable so that you can use full-screen editors, for example if you are using an ibm3151 ASCII terminal: TERM=ibm3151 export TERM 7. Shut down and restart the system. If problems persist, then you may require media to boot into Maintenance mode, or you may have to restore the system.
Appendix A. RS/6000 43P 7043 Model 140 The RS/6000 43P 7043 Model 140 is the volume leader of the RS/6000 product line. This appendix collects a general outline of this entry-level system to help introduce it to those not familiar with RS/6000 servers. A.1 RS/6000 43P 7043 Model 140 Key Attributes The RS/6000 43P 7043 Model 140 is a desktop system that provides outstanding performance for a graphics workstation or entry-level workgroup server.
Figure 41. RS/6000 43P 7043 Model 140 The Model 140 has many of the reliability, availability and serviceability (RAS) features essential to today’s computing environments. The Error Checking and Correcting (ECC) memory helps detect and correct many single-bit errors. An LED operator status panel on the front of the system helps keep you informed of the system status. Concurrent diagnostics enable you to troubleshoot minor problems that may occur without requiring system shutdown. A.
Some of the standard configurations and features are described Table 41. Table 41. RS/6000 43P 7043 Model 140 Standard Configuration Standard Configuration Microprocessor 200 MHz PowerPC 604e Level 1 (L1) cache 32 KB data/32 KB instruction Level 2 (L2) cache 1 MB RAM (Memory) 64 MB ECC DIMM Memory bus width 64-bit Internal disk drive 2.
System Expansion RAM (Memory) Up to 768 MB Internal disk storage Up to 27.3 MB External disk storage Up to 291 GB SCSI-2; Up to 873.6 GB SSA A.4 Supported Optional Features The RS/6000 43P 7043 Model 140 supports a wide range of optional features and devices, such as: • Communications adapters for 25/155 Mbps ATM, ISDN, Token-Ring, 10/100 Mbps Ethernet, FDDI, X.
technical and commercial distributed environments. With a vast portfolio of available commercial and technical applications, AIX can provide solutions just right for your business, regardless of its size. The AIX operating system for 1-2 users license is now available with all models of IBM RS/6000 at no additional cost. A Bonus Pack CD is also provided as a part of operating system. The Model 140 is supported with AIX 4.1.5, 4.2.1 and 4.3. A.4.3 Year 2000 The Model 140 is Year 2000 ready.
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Appendix B. Special Notices This publication is intended to help technical and non-technical professionals market, support, configure, and manage the RS/6000 43P 7043 Models 150 and 260. The information in this publication is not intended as the specification of any programming interfaces that are provided by these systems.
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Appendix C. Related Publications The publications listed in this section are considered particularly suitable for a more detailed discussion of the topics covered in this redbook. C.1 International Technical Support Organization Publications For information on ordering these ITSO publications see “How to Get ITSO Redbooks” on page 253.
• PowerPC Architecture: A Specification for a New Family of RISC Processors, Second Edition, Morgan Kaufmann Publishers, Inc., San Francisco, CA, ISBN 1-55860-316-6 • IEEE 1275, IEEE Standard for Boot (Initialization Configuration) Firmware, Core Requirements and Practices, IEEE part number DS02683, ISBN 1-55937-426-8 • AIX Version 4.
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List of Abbreviations ABI application binary interface EC engineering change ECC error checking and correction EEPROM electrically erasable programmable read only memory AC alternating current AIX Advanced Interactive Executive ANSI American National Standards Institute EISA APAR authorized program analysis report extended industry standard architecture ELA error log analysis AGP Accelerated Graphics Port EPOW environmental and power warning ASCII American National Standards Code fo
ISA Industry Standard Architecture RAS reliability, availability, and serviceability ISDN integrated-services digital network RAID redundant array of independent disks ISV independent software vendor RIPL remote initial program load ITSO International Technical Support Organization ROLTP Relative On-line Transaction Processing LAN local area network RPA LED light emitting diode RS/6000 Platform Architecture MAP Maintenance Analysis Procedure RTC real-time clock SCSI small computer
Index Numerics 1000Base-SX 128 1000BaseT Ethernet 128 100BaseTx Ethernet 128 10BaseT Ethernet 128 2639 ultimedia video capture adapter 134 2708 Eicon ISDN DIVA PRO adapter 128 2741 SysKonnect FDDI-LP adapter (SAS) 129 2742 SysKonnect FDDI-LP adapter (DAS) 130 2743 SysKonnect FDDI-UP adapter (SAS) 130 2825 GXT3000P graphics accelerator 138 2838 GXT120P graphics adapter 135 2845 GXT550P graphics adapter 137 2851 GXT250P graphics adapter 136 2852 GXT255P graphics adapter 136 2900 4.
WAN 133 AGP 14 ANSI standard X3.131-1986 97 X3T9.2/375R Revision 10K 98 Apple Inc., regarding CHRP 21 architecture ISA 33 PCI 32 POWER3 35 PowerPC 604e 37 SCSI-III 99 asynchronous communication, SCSI 103 ATM adapters 131 B bays Model 150 53, 54 Model 260 74 boot from CD-ROM 238 problems 238 recover from a system hang 238 recovering with no bootable media 239 boot sequence in general 166 Model 150 167 Model 260 168 bootinfo, command 216, 219 bootlist, command 215 bosboot, command 216 bosinst.
comparison between SSA and SCSI architecture 119 configuration information 227 congruence class 42 console mirroring 192 cross invalidate 45 customer account setup 208 customization cloner 223 D debug mode 216 device-to-device cables 114 diag, command 158, 161 diagnostics considerations 155 on-line 158 running from a tty 156 stand-alone 157 tasks and service aids 162 differential Ultra SCSI adapter, PCI 124 differential, SCSI 104 Digital (DEC), regarding PCI involvement 32 disconnect/reconnect, SCSI 98 dis
(black bezel) 84 6159 12/24 GB 4mm internal tape drive 85 6206 PCI single-ended Ultra SCSI adapter 62, 88, 106, 109, 110, 124 6207 PCI differential Ultra SCSI adapter 62, 88, 106, 124 6215 PCI SSA Multi-Initiator/RAID EL adapter 62, 88, 125 6222 SSA fast write cache option card 125 6308 personal microphone 61, 87 6508 media bay disk drive mounting kit (Model 260) 84 6509 media bay disk drive mounting kit (Model 150) 53 8130 16-port remote EIA-232 async. node 133 8134 16-port (non-US) remote EIA-232 async.
K keyboard 59, 85 L L1 cache 39 Least Recently Used 42 Round-Robin 42 set associativity 40 L2 cache 39 LINPACK DP description 12 LINPACK SP description 12 LINPACK TPP description 12 LocalTalk, industry-standard interface 24 logform, command 238 lsattr, command 150 lscfg, command 150, 227 lsdisp, command 144 lslv, command 239 M Memory hierarchy 39 memory configuration 201 memory deconfiguration 201 memory slot configuration for Model 260 84 memory subsystem Model 150 52 Model 260 72 MESI protocol 45 microp
cache line prefetch 44 concepts 39 cross invalidate 45 false sharing 46 hardware characteristics 39 memory hierarchy 39 MESI protocol 45 set associativity 41 sharing resources 39 snooping 45 N NCR, regarding PCI involvement 32 network boot 236 NUMA 34 O on-line diagnostics 158 concurrent mode 160 service mode 159 single-user mode 161 open firmware 173, 182 optional features Model 150 58 Model 260 82 overview adapter 127 hardware 21 P PC card, protocol 24 PCI bus architecture 32 features and benefits 33 S
introduction 21 minimum systems requirements 25 platform topology 22 RS/6000 43P 7043 Model 150 hardware design 26 RS/6000 43P 7043 Model 260 hardware design 29 RS/6000 Platform Architecture (RPA) 21 rs6k platform 223 rs6ksmp platform 223 S savevg, command 217 SCSI asynchronous 103 common command set 98 differential 104 disconnect/reconnect 98 repeaters 104 specifications summary 105 summary of specifications 105 synchronous 103 table of modes/rates 105 tagged command queuing 98 Ultra 102 SCSI, location co
synchronous, SCSI 103 system backup create 217 restore 217 system environmental conditions 199 system management services 172 T tagged command queuing, SCSI 98 talk mode 192 token-ring adapter 127 topology, general platform (RPA) 23 U uesensor, command 236 ultimedia video capture adapter 134 Ultra SCSI 102 Ultra SCSI adapter, PCI differential 124 Ultra SCSI adapter, PCI single-ended 124 Ultra SCSI Wide vs Ultra SCSI 103 Ultra SCSI, defined 103 unattended start mode 195 universal serial bus 14 USB 14 V vi
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