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Contents 1 System Overview Overview ....................................................................................................................................1-2 System Chassis ...........................................................................................................................1-5 Power Supply .............................................................................................................................1-7 Peripheral Bays.........................................
3 Configuring Your System Configuring Your System.......................................................................................................... 3-2 BIOS Setup Utility..................................................................................................................... 3-3 Using the BIOS Setup Utility.......................................................................................... 3-3 BIOS Setup Configuration Settings .......................................................
Installing a RAID Controller Board .........................................................................................4-19 Hard Disk Drives......................................................................................................................4-19 Installing or Swapping a Hard Disk Drive in a Hot-swap Bay ......................................4-20 Installing or Swapping a Hard Disk Drive.....................................................................4-21 Removable Media Devices.....
B Management Workstation Application Overview....................................................................................................................................B-2 Remote Console ..............................................................................................................B-3 Remote Drive ..................................................................................................................B-3 MWA System Requirements ...............................................
Using This Guide This User’s Guide provides a quick reference to information about your server system. Its goal is to familiarize you with your system and the tasks necessary for system configuring and upgrading. This guide contains the following information: ! Chapter 1, “System Overview” provides an overview of your system and describes your system’s major system components. See this chapter to familiarize yourself with your system.
Text Conventions This guide uses the following text conventions. Warnings, cautions, and notes have the following meanings: ! WARNING Warnings alert you to situations that could result in serious personal injury or loss of life. ! CAUTION Cautions indicate situations that can damage the system hardware or software. Note: Notes give important information about the material being described. viii ! Names of keyboard keys are printed as they appear on the keyboard. For example, Ctrl, Alt, or Enter.
Related Documents In addition to this guide, the following system documentation is included with your server either as electronic files on EXPRESSBUILDER or as paper copy shipped with your server. ! System Release Notes Release Notes provide you with the latest information about your system. This information was not available to be included in your user's guide at the time it was developed and released.
Safety Notices ! ! Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock which could cause personal injury, follow all safety notices. The symbols shown are used in your documentation and on your equipment to indicate safety hazards. ! Warning: Lithium batteries can be dangerous. Improper handling of lithium batteries may result in an explosion. Dispose of lithium batteries as required by local ordinance or as normal waste if no local ordinance exists.
Safety Notices for Users Outside of the U.S.A. and Canada ! PELV (Protected Extra-Low Voltage) Integrity: To ensure the extra-low voltage integrity of the equipment, connect only equipment with mains-protected electricallycompatible circuits to the external ports. ! Remote Earths: To prevent electrical shock, connect all local (individual office) computers and computer support equipment to the same electrical circuit of the building wiring.
Care and Handling Use the following guidelines to properly handle and care for your system. Protect the system from extremely low or high temperatures. Let the system warm (or cool) to room temperature before using it. Keep the system away from magnetic forces. Keep the system dry. Do not wash the system with a wet cloth or pour fluid into it. Protect the system from being bumped or dropped. Check the system for condensation. If condensation exists, allow it to evaporate before powering on the system.
1 System Overview ! Overview ! System Chassis ! Power Supply ! Peripheral Bays ! SAF-TE (SCSI Accessed Fault Tolerant Enclosure) Board ! System Board Features ! AC Link Mode ! Remote Power-On (Wake On LAN) Function ! System Security
Overview This server is a modular, multiprocessing server based on the Intel Pentium® III microprocessor family. It is a solid performer and offers the latest technology. The combination of compute performance, memory capacity, and integrated I/O provides a high performance environment for many server market applications.
This server system is designed for minimum downtime. To this end, the server includes or has the options to include the following: ! Chassis that supports up to two power supplies. The second power supply can be added to provide redundant power (i.e., the system will continue to operate with a single power supply failure). ! Self-contained power supply units that can be easily installed or removed from the back of the chassis without turning the system power off.
As application requirements increase, you can expand your server with an additional processor, additional memory, add-in boards and peripheral devices. Your server features the following major components: ! Single or dual high-performance Pentium III processors packaged in Single Edge Contact Cartridge Version 2 (SECC2). ! 64 MB to 4 GB of memory, using up to four DIMMs. ! Seven PCI expansion slots for add-in boards (one slot shared with an ISA slot).
System Chassis The system chassis is an easy-to-expand, fabricated metal structure. The major system components are shown in the following illustrations.
A – CD-ROM drive B – Removable media bay C – 1.44 MB 3.
Power Supply The ATX300 watt power supply is switch-selectable for 115 or 230 Vac at an operating frequency of 50/60 Hz. It is designed to comply with existing emission standards and provides sufficient power for a fully loaded system configuration. The power supply voltage selection switch is factory set to 115Vac for systems used in the United States; it is set to 230Vac for systems used in Europe. Peripheral Bays The system supports a variety of standard PC AT-compatible peripheral devices.
System Board Features The system board offers a “flat” design with the processor and memory subsystems residing on the board. This figure shows the major components on the system board. The following subsections describe the system board major components.
Pentium III Processor Depending on system configuration, each system includes one or two Pentium III processors. Each Pentium III processor is packaged in a Single Edge Contact Cartridge Version 2 (SECC2). The cartridge includes the processor core with an integrated 16 KB primary (L1) cache, a secondary (L2) cache, and a back cover. The processor implements the MMX™ technology and the processor’s numeric coprocessor significantly increases the speed of floating-point operations.
I/O Expansion Slots The server's expansion capabilities meet the needs of file and application servers for high performance I/O by providing a combination of PCI and ISA expansion slots. The system board has two full-length 66 MHz PCI connector slots (see A in figure below) that can accommodate either a 32 or 64 bit PCI card and one full-length 33 MHz PCI connector slot (see B in figure below) that can accommodate either a 32 or 64 bit PCI card, as shown in the following figure.
64 Bit PCI Connector Slots The system board has four full-length PCI 33 MHz 32 bit connector slots (A), as shown in the following figure. The bottom PCI connector (PCI 7) shares a chassis connector slot with an ISA connector (ISA 1). PCI features: ! Bus speed up to 33 MHz ! 32-bit memory addressing ! 5 V signaling environment ! Burst transfers up to a peak of 132 MB/s ! 8-, 16-, or 32-bit data transfers ! Plug and Play ready ! Parity enabled.
32 Bit PCI Connector Slots The system board has one full-length ISA connector (A), as shown in the following figure. The ISA connector (ISA 1) shares a chassis connector slot with a PCI connector (PCI 7). ISA features: ! Bus speed up to 8.33 MHz ! 16-bit memory addressing ! 8- or 16-bit data transfers ! Plug and Play ready.
Shared ISA/PCI Connector Slot Real-Time Clock/Calendar The real-time clock provides system clock/calendar information stored in a non-volatile memory (NVRAM). The real-time clock battery provides power backup for the realtime clock. BIOS The BIOS and Setup Utility are located in the Flash EPROM on the system board and include support for system setup and legacy device configuration. A number of security, reliability, and management features also have been incorporated to meet vital server needs.
Keyboard and Mouse Controller The keyboard and mouse controller is PS/2 compatible. Network Controller The system board includes a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX network controller based on the Intel 82559 Fast Ethernet PCI Bus Controller. As a PCI bus master, the controller can burst data at up to 132 MB/sec. The controller contains two receive and transmit FIFO buffers that prevent data overruns or underruns while waiting for access to the PCI bus.
Peripheral Controller The advanced integrated peripheral controller supports two serial ports, two universal serial bus ports, one parallel port, diskette drive, PS/2-compatible keyboard and mouse, and integrated Real Time Clock (RTC). The system provides the connector interface for each port. Serial Ports Both serial ports are relocatable. Each serial port can be set to one of four different COM ports and can be enabled separately.
System Board Management Controller (BMC) Server management is concentrated in the System Board Management Controller (BMC). The BMC and associated circuitry are powered from a 5Vdc standby voltage, which remains active when system power is switched off, but the ac power source is still on and connected. The BMC supports the Management Workstation Application (MWA), which allows remote server management via a modem, LAN, or direct connection to a manager system.
ACPI The Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) aware operating system can place the system into a state where the hard drives spin down, the system fans stop, and all processing is halted. However, in this state the power supply is still on and the processors are still dissipating some power such that the power supply fan and processor fans are still running. Note: ACPI requires an operating system that supports its feature. This server system BIOS supports sleep states s0, s1, s4, and s5.
Remote Power-On (Wake On LAN) Function The remote power-on function turns on the system power by way of a network or modem. If the system power is set to Off, it can be turned on remotely by sending a specific packet from the main computer to the remote system. Note: The standard default value of the remote power-on function is “Enabled”.
2 Setting Up the System ! Overview ! Selecting a Site ! Unpacking the System ! Rack-Mount Subsystem Assembly ! Getting Familiar with the System ! Making Connections ! Setting the Line Voltage ! Connecting the Power Cord(s) ! Powering On Your System
Overview This chapter describes how to select a site, unpack the system, make cable connections, and power on the tower-based or rack-mount system units. Also, provided are the instructions for assembling the rack-mount system unit. Selecting a Site The system operates reliably in a typical office environment. Choose a site that is: ! Near grounded, three-pronged power outlets. Note: For the United States and Canada, this means a NEMA 5-15R outlets for 100-120 VAC or NEMA 6-15R outlets for 200-240 VAC.
Unpacking the System ! WARNING Your system weighs approximately 65 pounds (29.25 kg). If your system contains numerous optional boards and peripheral devices, it will weigh more. To avoid personal injury, make sure you have someone help you lift or move the system. When you receive your system if the shipping boxes are damaged, note the damage, and if possible, photograph it for reference. After removing the contents of the containers, keep the cartons and the packing materials.
Rack-Mount Subsystem Assembly This section provides the instructions for assembling the rack-mount server unit into a standard EIA 19 inch rack cabinet. Before You Begin Before you begin, please review the following cautions, warnings, and general guidelines. ! WARNING Be sure that power to the system is turned off and unplugged. All voltage is removed only when the power cords are unplugged. ! Avoid excessive vibration and shock. Dropping an electronic component can cause serious damage.
Assembly This section describes how to assemble your rack-mount server unit into a standard EIA 19 inch rack cabinet. ! CAUTION Ensure that the location of the rack-mount server unit does not create an unstable condition when installed in the rack cabinet. 1. Select an appropriate location in your rack cabinet for the rack-mount server unit. To improve rack stability, mount heavier items towards the bottom of the rack cabinet.
A – Rear vertical mounting rail B – Front vertical mounting rail C – Four caged nuts D – Two support brackets E – Eight self-tapping screws Assembling the Support Brackets in the Rack Cabinet 2-6 Setting Up the System
4. Lift the rack-mount server unit (C) onto the two support brackets and slide it toward the rear of the rack cabinet. ! WARNING It is strongly recommended that two people are present when lifting and assembling the rack-mount server unit into a rack cabinet. 5. Secure the front bezel to the rack cabinet's front vertical mounting rails (B) using the four screws (E) and plastic washers (D) provided with the rack cabinet.
Getting Familiar with the System Before setting up your system, you should become familiar with the system’s features, such as the location of your system's front and rear panel switches, indicators and connectors, etc. Note that this section describes the tower-based system controls (switches and indicators) and connectors, which are identical for the rack-mount system. Front View with Front Door Closed This figure shows the location of the front system features (tower-based system only).
Front View with Front Door Opened Refer to the following figure and open the front door of the cabinet as follows (tower-based system only). 1. If door is locked, unlock the front door. 2. Pull the bottom of the front door out and tilt up until it is aligned level with the top of the cabinet, then push the door back directly over the top of the cabinet as far as it will go.
This figure shows the location of the front system controls and indicators. A – Activity light, CD-ROM reader B – Load/eject button, CD-ROM reader C – Activity light, 3 ½-inch diskette drive D – Eject button, 3 ½-inch diskette drive E – DC power ON/OFF switch F – Reset switch G – DC power ON/OFF LED H – Power alarm I – Fan alarm J – Array alarm K – Disk drive status LED L – Disk drive activity LED When lit, CD-ROM reader is in use. Press to load CD and eject CD. When lit, diskette is in use.
Rear View This figure shows the location of the following rear system features and controls.
Status Indicator LED Descriptions The status indicator LED descriptions are listed following tables. Front System Status Indicator LEDs LED Status Description Response DC Power ON/OFF Off DC power OFF None required (normal) ON (Green) DC power ON None required (normal) Off Not active None required (normal) ON (Amber) Failure has occurred in one or more power supplies.
Disk Drive Status Conditions Condition LED No Error Off Faulty or Rebuild Stopped Steady ON Rebuild Slow Blink for approximately one second Identify Fast Blink for approximately three seconds Predicted Fault Four fast blinks, pause (repeats) Making Connections If your system normally operates without a video display or keyboard (for example, as a network server), you must install a video display and keyboard to configure the system. You may remove them after running the BIOS Setup Utility.
Setting the Line Voltage The system contains an ATX300 watt power supply that is switch-selectable for 115 or 230 VAC at an operating frequency of 50/60Hz. The power supply voltage selection switch is factory set to 115Vac for systems shipped to North America; it is set to 230Vac for systems shipped in Europe. Line source voltages between 200 and 240 VAC are acceptable when the power supply input voltage is set to 230 VAC.
A – Voltage selector switch set to 115 VAC B – Voltage selector switch set to 230 VAC Setting the Line Voltage Setting Up the System 2-15
Connecting the Power Cord(s) Plug the female end of the AC power cord into the input receptacle on the rear of the power supply cage. Plug the male end of the power cord into NEMA 515R outlet for 100-120 VAC or NEMA 6-15R outlet for 200-240 VAC. If the power cord(s) supplied with the system are not compatible with the AC wall outlet in your region, obtain a suitable power cord that meets the following criteria.
Powering On Your System Power on your system as follows. 1. Make sure all external devices, such as a video display, keyboard, and mouse have been connected, and the power cords are connected. 2. Power on the video display and any other external devices. 3. Press the push-button power on/off switch on the front panel. Verify that the system power-on LED is lit. Note: The server management logic on your system board monitors and logs system voltage changes.
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3 Configuring Your System ! Configuring Your System ! BIOS Setup Utility ! Adaptec SCSI Utility ! Configuring the RAID Controller ! Configuring System Board Jumpers
Configuring Your System Configuration and setup utilities are used to change your system configuration. You can configure your system, as well as option boards you may add to your system, using the BIOS Setup Utility. Several unique system parameters are configured using the BIOS Setup, which is stored in the system FLASH memory. The Adaptec Configuration Utility detects the SCSI host adapters on the system board.
BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is used to change system configuration parameters. The utility is resident in the system FLASH memory and does not require a diskette or an operating system present to run. Using the BIOS Setup Utility You access the BIOS Setup utility when you turn on or reboot your system. To run the BIOS Setup Utility, perform the following procedure: 1. Power-on or reboot the system. “Press to enter SETUP” displays. 2. Press F2.
Key Function in Setup Menu F1 or Alt-H Get Help about an item. ESC Exit the current menu and return to the previous menu. Left or right arrow keys Move between menus. Up or down arrow keys Move cursor up and down. The cursor moves only to the settings that you can change. HOME or END Move cursor to top or bottom of window. PAGE UP or PAGE DOWN Move cursor to next or previous page. F5 or - Select the previous value for the field. F6 or + or SPACE Select the next value for the field.
Main Menu Feature Choices or Display Only Processor Type ——————— (Display Only). Shows the type of processor installed. Processor Speed XXX (Display Only). Indicates the processor speed. Cache RAM XXX KB (Display Only). Indicates the cache RAM size. System Memory XXX KB (Display Only). Indicates the total capacity of the basic memory. Extended Memory XXXXXX KB (Display Only). Indicates the total capacity of the extended memory.
Advanced Menu Feature Description Advanced Refer to Advanced Submenu. Memory Reconfiguration Refer to Memory Reconfiguration Submenu. CPU Reconfiguration Refer to CPU Reconfiguration Submenu. Peripheral Configuration Refer to Peripheral Reconfiguration Submenu. Monitoring Configuration Refer to Monitoring Configuration Submenu. It sets POST Monitoring and Boot Monitoring. PCI Device Refer to PCI Device Submenu. Option ROM Refer to Option ROM Submenu.
Advanced Submenu Feature Choices or Display Only Description Your Setting Installed O/S Other PnP O/S Select the operating system installed on your system that will be used most of the time. Note: An incorrect setting can cause some operating systems to display unexpected behavior. Reset Configuration Data No Yes Select Yes if you want to clear the Extended System Configuration Data (ESCD) area.
Peripheral Configuration Submenu Feature Serial Port 1: Choices or Display Only Description Disabled 3F8, IRQ3 3F8, IRQ4 2F8, IRQ3 2F8, IRQ4 3E8, IRQ3 3E8, IRQ4 2E8, IRQ3 2E8, IRQ4 Auto Disables serial port 1 or selects the base address and interrupt (IRQ) for serial port 1. Disabled 3F8, IRQ3 3F8, IRQ4 2F8, IRQ3 2F8, IRQ4 3E8, IRQ3 3E8, IRQ4 2E8, IRQ3 2E8, IRQ4 Auto Disables serial port 2 or selects the base address and interrupt (IRQ) for serial port 2.
Monitoring Configuration Submenu Feature Choices or Display Only Description Your Setting POST Monitoring Disabled OptROM-END POST-END Selects the point where the POST monitoring checkpoint is. Boot Monitoring Disabled Enabled Disable or enable the boot monitoring feature. PCI Device Submenu Feature PCI IRQ1 — PCI IRQ14 Choices or Display Only Disabled Auto Select IRQ3 IRQ4 IRQ5 IRQ6 IRQ7 IRQ9 IRQ10 IRQ11 IRQ12 Description Your Setting PCI devices use hardware interrupts called IRQs.
ISA Device Submenu Feature Choices or Display Only Description IRQ #1 None IRQ3 IRQ4 IRQ5 IRQ6 IRQ7 IRQ9 IRQ10 IRQ11 IRQ12 IRQ #2 Same as above. DMA Channel #1 None DMA 0 DMA 1 DMA 2 DMA 3 DMA 4 DMA 5 DMA 6 DMA 7 DMA Channel #2 Same as above. I/O Port Address #1 0 Select I/O port base address. Reserved 16 byte. (110 - 3F0, 0 = None) I/O Port Address #2 0 Same as above. I/O Port Address #3 0 Same as above. I/O Port Address #4 0 Same as above.
Numlock Submenu Feature Choices or Display Only Description Your Setting Numlock Auto On OFF Selects the power-on state for Numlock. Key Click Disabled Enabled Disables or enables keyclick. Keyboard Autorepeat Rate 2/sec 6/sec 10/sec 13.3/sec 18.5/sec 21.8/sec 26.7/sec 30/sec Selects key repeat rate. Keyboard Autorepeat Delay 0.25 sec 0.5 sec 0.75 sec 1 sec Selects delay before key repeat.
Security Menu Note: Enabling the Supervisor Password field requires a password for entering Setup. The passwords are not case sensitive. Feature Choices or Display Only Description Supervisor Password is Clear Status only, user cannot modify. Once set, this can be disabled by setting it to a null string, or by clearing password jumper on system board (see System Board Jumpers in this Chapter). User Password is Clear Status only, user cannot modify.
System Hardware Menu Feature Choices or Display Only Description Your Setting Thermal Sensor Refer to Thermal Sensor Submenu. Wake On Events Refer to Wake On Events Submenu. AC Link Power On Last State Stay Off Determines the mode of AC Link. ESM IRQ Disabled IRQ5 IRQ10 IRQ11 Determines routing of the ESM interrupt. Error Log Initialization Press Enter Request to initialize the Error Log now.
Console Redirection Submenu Feature Choices or Display Only Description Serial Port Address Disabled Serial Port 2 (3F8h/IRQ4) Serial Port 2 (2F8h/IRQ3) If enabled, the console will be redirected to this port. If console redirection is enabled, this address must match the settings of serial port 2. Baud Rate 57.6K 19.2K Enables the specified baud rate. Flow Control No Flow Control XON/OFF Enables flow control.
Exit Menu You can make the following selections on the Exit Menu. Select an option using the up or down arrow keys, then press to execute the option. Pressing does not exit this menu. You must select one of the items from the menu or menu bar to exit. Exit Menu Choices Description Save Changes and Exit Exits System Setup after saving all changes to CMOS. Exit Without Saving Changes Exits System Setup without saving setup data to CMOS.
Adaptec SCSI Utility The Adaptec SCSI Utility detects the SCSI host adapters on the server board. Use the Adaptec SCSI Utility to: ! Change default values ! Check and/or change SCSI device settings that may conflict with those of other devices in the server Running the SCSI Utility You access the Adaptec SCSI Utility when you turn on or reboot your system. To run the Adaptec SCSI utility, perform the following procedure: 1. Power-on or reboot the system. 2.
Adaptec SCSI Utility Configuration Settings The following keys are active for all Adaptec SCSI Utility screens: Key Action Arrows Up and down arrows move from one parameter to another within a screen. ENTER Displays options for a configurable parameter. Selects an option. ESC Moves back to previous screen or parameter or EXIT if at the Main menu. F5 Switches between color and monochrome. F6 Resets to host adapter defaults.
Adaptec SCSI Utility Setup Configurations (Continued) RECOMMENDED SETTING OR DISPLAY ONLY OPTION 1 2 Display Messages During BIOS Initialization Enabled Extended BIOS Translation for DOS Drives >1 GByte Enabled Verbose/Silent Mode Verbose Host Adapter BIOS (Configuration Utility Reserves BIOS Space) Enabled Domain Validation Enabled Support Removable Disks Under BIOS as Fixed Disks Disabled BIOS Support for Int13 Extensions Enabled YOUR CONFIGURATION 1 1, 2 1 No effect if BIOS
Configuring the RAID Controller The RAID (Redundant Array of Inexpensive Devices) options available for your system are the single channel SecuRAID 110 (Mylex AcceleRAID 150) RAID controller board and the three channel SecuRAID 530 (Mylex eXtremeRAID 1100) RAID controller board, which gives your system the added security of fault tolerance. If you order a system with a RAID controller, the system is pre-configured at the factory according to the Table below.
Configuring System Board Jumpers Before You Begin Only a qualified technical person should perform the procedures in this section. ! CAUTION Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage the system board. Modify the system board only at an ESD workstation. Otherwise, wear an antistatic wrist strap attached to chassis ground. The system board jumpers enable you to set specific operating parameters for your system. A jumper is a small plastic-encased conductor (shorting plug) that slips over two jumper pins.
System Board Jumper Summary Jumper On/Off (default in bold) What it does at system reset. CMOS clear Off, Protect On, Erase Preserves the contents of CMOS. Clears CMOS. 2. Password disable Off, Enable On, Disable Enables password protection. Disables the password. 3. Reserved Off, Not Used Required. Do Not Change. 4. Reserved Off, Not Used Required. Do Not Change. 5. Reserved Off, Not Used Required. Do Not Change. 6. Spare Off, Not Used On, Spare Provides a spare jumper.
Clearing and Changing the Passwords To clear and change the passwords: 1. Power off the system and remove the left panel as described in chapter 4 of this guide. 2. Remove the spare jumper from position 6 on jumper block 1M5. 3. Reinstall the spare jumper on position 2 (Password Disable) of jumper block 1M5. Refer to the previous illustration “System Board Jumpers” to find the location of this jumper. 4. Power on the system and while waiting for POST to complete, press the F2 key to enter BIOS setup.
4 Upgrading Your System ! General Information ! Static Precautions ! Preparing Your System for Upgrade ! Equipment Log ! Opening the Front Door ! Removing a Side Panel ! Installing a Side Panel ! Modifying the System Board ! Option Boards ! Installing a RAID Controller Board ! Hard Disk Drives ! Removable Media Devices ! Installing the Redundant Power Supply
General Information ! WARNING The DC push-button on/off switch on the front panel does not turn off the system AC power. Also, +5vdc is present on the system board whenever the AC power cords are connected between the system and an AC outlet. Before doing the procedures in this manual, make sure that your system is powered off and unplug the AC power cords from the back of the chassis. Failure to disconnect power before opening your system can result in personal injury and equipment damage.
Preparing Your System for Upgrade Depending on the upgrade, you will need one or more of the following tools: ! Phillips screwdriver (#1 bit and #2 bit) ! Flat-head screwdriver ! Small needle nose pliers ! Pen or pencil ! ESD workstation or antistatic wrist strap (recommended) Equipment Log Use the equipment log form located at the end of this manual to record the model and serial number of your system, all installed options, and any other pertinent information specific to your system.
Removing a Side Panel To install options in your system, you must remove the side panel on the left side of the system (as viewed from the front). The side panel on the right side of the system (as viewed from the front) only has to be removed when adding removable media devices. The right side panel removes in the same manner as the left side panel. ! CAUTION For proper cooling and airflow, do not operate the system with the side panels removed. Always replace the panels before powering on the system.
Installing a Side Panel 1. Before replacing the side panel, make sure no tools or loose parts have been left inside the system chassis. 2. Make sure all option boards are firmly seated in their respective slots and that all interior cables are properly connected. 3. Insert the metal tabs on the top and bottom of the side panel into their slots on the chassis. Slide the side panel forward as far as it will go. 4. Tighten the three retaining thumbscrews on each of the two side panels.
Modifying the System Board The following sections provide procedures for upgrading and configuring the system board in your system. Topics covered include: ! Replacing the real-time clock battery ! Removing and installing a processor ! Installing or removing DIMMs. ! CAUTION Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage add-in boards and other components; place them on an antistatic surface. Modify the system board only at an ESD workstation.
Replacing the Real-Time Clock Battery 1. Power off the system and remove the left side panel as described earlier in this chapter. 2. If present remove the protective plastic cover located over the top of the lithium battery socket. 3. Insert the tip of a small flat-bladed screwdriver or equivalent opposite the spring clip (A in figure). 4. Gently push down on the screwdriver to lift the battery (B). 5. Remove the battery from its socket (C). 6. Dispose of the battery according to local ordinance. 7.
Removing and Installing a Processor This subsection provides the procedures for removing and installing a processor in your system. The system board has sockets for two processors. Each processor is packaged in a Single Edge Contact Cartridge Version2 (SECC2). The cartridge includes the processor core with an integrated 16 KB primary (L1) cache, a secondary (L2) cache, and a back cover. The primary processor connector is shown at (A) in the illustration below.
Removing and Installing a Processor 1. Power off the system and remove the left side panel as described earlier in this chapter. ! CAUTION Observe static precautions. Use an antistatic wrist strap. Hold the processor only by its edges. 2. If your system has one processor and you are adding a second processor, then you must remove the termination board in the secondary connector and store it appropriately. 3.
Removing and Installing the Cooling Baffle If your system has a cooling baffle, remove and install it as follows. 1. Remove the cooling baffle as follows. ! Locate the two fans inside the chassis, at the rear of the chassis. ! Remove four screws (two from each fan) from the fans, as shown in the following figure. ! Remove the baffle. 2. Install the cooling baffle as follows. ! Align the baffle mounting holes with the fan mounting holes.
DIMMs The system board contains four DIMM sockets labeled 1 through 4. Each socket can hold a single 72-bit DIMM module with 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, or 1GB of memory. When all four sockets are populated, the system board supports a maximum of 4 GB of memory with 1GB DIMMs. A DIMM will always be installed in socket 1. When you install additional DIMMs, you must start with the first empty socket next to the DIMMs already installed.
Installing DIMMs 1. Power off the system and remove the left side panel as described earlier in this chapter. ! CAUTION Observe static precautions. Use an antistatic wrist strap. Hold DIMMs only by their edges. 2. Holding the DIMM module only by the edges, remove it from its antistatic package. 3. Position the DIMM so that the two notches in the bottom edge of the DIMM align with the keyed socket. Inserting Memory DIMMs 4.
Removing DIMMs ! CAUTION Use extreme care when removing a DIMM. Too much pressure can damage the socket slot. Apply only enough pressure on the plastic ejector levers to release the DIMM 1. Power off the system and remove the left side panel as described earlier in this chapter. 2. Gently push the plastic ejector levers out and down to eject a DIMM from its socket. 3. Hold the DIMM only by its edges, being careful not to touch its components or gold edge connectors.
Option Boards This section describes how to install and remove ISA and PCI option boards. The system board has one ISA bus expansion slot and seven PCI bus expansion slots. The one ISA connector shares a chassis expansion slot with a PCI connector. PCI and ISA Slot Locations Installation Considerations Newer adapters, designed for Plug-and-Play systems, are automatically configured by the system without any user intervention. Older ISA adapters must be manually configured as detailed below.
Installing an Option Board 1. Power off the system and remove the left side panel as described earlier in this chapter. 2. Remove and save the expansion slot retainer bar by pressing down on its top snap fastener and pulling the bar out.
3. Remove and save the expansion slot cover by sliding it straight back and out of the slot. Removing the Expansion Slot Cover ! CAUTION Observe static precautions. Use an antistatic wrist strap. 4. Remove the option board from its protective wrapper, holding the board only by the edges. Do not touch the board components or the gold connectors. 5. Record the option board serial number in the equipment log. 6.
Note: If you are adding a non-Plug and Play Legacy ISA option board, run the BIOS Setup utility (press F2 at the startup screen) before installing the board. For details on running the BIOS Setup utility, refer to Chapter 3 (Configuring Your System). 8. Holding the board by its top edge or upper corners, firmly press the board into an expansion slot on the system board. The tapered foot of the option board retaining bracket must fit into the mating slot in the expansion slot. Installing an Option Board 9.
12. Connect any external cables (if they are needed) to the installed option board. 13. Replace the left side panel; plug in the system power cord, and power on the system. Removing an Option Board Note: Expansion slot covers must be installed on all vacant slots to maintain the electromagnetic emissions characteristics of the system and to assure proper cooling of the system components. 1. Power off the system and remove the left side panel as described earlier in this chapter. 2.
Installing a RAID Controller Board Use this procedure to install a RAID controller board. 1. Install the RAID controller board into any PCI slot on the system board. See "Installing an Option Board" earlier in this chapter. 2. Cable the RAID controller board as described below (see "System Cabling" in Appendix A): ! Remove the end of the SCSI interface cable that is plugged into the Ultra160/M SCSI connector on the system board.
! The onboard SCSI controller supports Low Voltage Differential (LVD) and Ultra-160/M drives. The hard disk SCSI address assignment is: Bay Device SCSI ID Address 1 First 1.6 inch Hard Disk (Bottom) 0 2 Second 1.6 inch Hard Disk 1 3 Third 1.6 inch Hard Disk 2 4 Fourth 1.0 inch Hard Disk 3 5 Fifth 1.0 inch Hard Disk 4 6 Sixth 1.0 inch Hard Disk 5 7 Seventh 1.
Installing or Swapping a Hard Disk Drive 1. Open the front door as described earlier in this chapter. 2. If installing a hard disk drive in a disk carrier for the first time, perform the following procedures: ! Pull the handle (A) out of the hard disk drive bay panel and remove it from the SCSI hard disk drive bay. Note: The hard disk drive bay panel is no longer needed. Removing the Hard Disk Drive Bay Panel ! Go to step 5. 3.
4. Remove the hard disk drive from its carrier by removing the four screws. See Figure "Securing the Drive in the Carrier." 5. Remove the new drive from its protective wrapper, and place on an antistatic surface. ! CAUTION Observe static precautions. Use an antistatic wrist strap. 6. Record the drive model and serial numbers in the equipment log. 7. Install the drive in the drive carrier. See Figure "Securing the Drive in the Carrier.
Installing a Disk Carrier into the Bay 9. Close the front door on the system. If necessary, configure the system as described in Chapter 3 "Configuring Your System".
Removable Media Devices A variety of IDE and SCSI removable media devices can be installed in peripheral bays A, B, C, D, and E. An IDE CD-ROM is always mounted in bay A of the tower system or bay D of the rack system. A 3.5-inch diskette drive is always mounted in bay C. Other devices should be installed in the first available bay from the top (bay B of the tower system or bay E of the rack system). Contact your sales representative or dealer for a list of approved devices.
If you are adding or removing a SCSI removable media device, consider the following: ! The system board supports an Ultra2 SCSI channel connector that may be used to attach the removable media devices. This SCSI channel supports up to four SCSI devices. Your system ships with the Ultra2 SCSI interface cable included in the accessory carton. ! When installing narrow SCSI devices use a 68 pin to 50 pin converter obtained from your supplier.
Removing the Front System Bezel 4. Remove the EMI metal shield covering the bay where you are installing a media device as shown below. The metal shield is removed by pulling on the tabs at the top and bottom of the metal shield. Removing an EMI Metal Shield 5. Remove the filler panel from the system bezel corresponding to the bay where you are installing a media device as shown below. The filler panel is released by pressing the plastic snap tabs located on the back of the system bezel.
Removing a Filler Panel 6. Remove the device from its protective wrapper and place it on an antistatic surface. Record the drive model and serial number in the equipment log. 7. Set any drive jumpers or switches before you install the drive. See the documentation that comes with the device for jumper or switch information. Note: If the drive comes with drive rails, do not use them. Remove any rails already attached. 8. Attach the device side rails supplied with the system as shown below.
Attaching the Device Side Rails 9. Install the media device into the bay as follows: ! Move any cables in the bay out of the way. ! Align the rails on the media device with the supports in the bay. ! Slide the device into the bay until it locks in place.
10. Connect the interface and power cables to the device as follows (see Figure above): ! If you are installing a 5 1/4-inch tape drive or other IDE device, align and connect the drive signal cable and the system power cable to their connectors. The cable connector for the 5 1/4-inch device is keyed to fit only in the correct position. The red edge of the cable goes to pin 1 on the cable connector. Align the red edge of the connector with pin 1 (notched end) on the drive connector.
Removing a 5.25-Inch Device 1. Power off the system, unplug the system power cords, and remove the appropriate side panel depending upon the bay you are removing the media device from and as described earlier in this chapter. 2. Open the front door as described earlier in this chapter. 3. Observe static precautions. Use an antistatic wrist strap. ! CAUTION Observe static precautions. Use an antistatic wrist strap. 4.
5. Disconnect the power cable (A) and ribbon data cable (B) from the device you are removing. Removing a Removable Media Device 6. Remove the device from the peripheral bay by pushing in on its drive rail clips and then by pulling the device completely out of the bay (see Figure above). 7. Install an EMI metal shield over the bay area where you removed the peripheral device. The EMI shield is secured by just snapping it into place. 8.
Installing the Redundant Power Supply This section describes how to install the redundant power supply. With a second power supply installed, the server will have power system redundancy that allows the server to operate with a single power supply failure. Follow the procedures below to install the redundant power supply: 1. Power off the server and unplug the ac power cord on the bottom power supply at the rear of the server. 2.
3. Slide the new redundant power supply (A) into the top power supply bay until it is fully seated and secure with its three thumbscrews (B), see the following figure. Installing the Redundant Power Supply 4. Slide the selector switch on the back of the new redundant power supply to 115 VAC or to 230 VAC. Refer to "Setting the Line Voltage" in Chapter 2 of this User's Guide.
Plugging in the AC Power Cords 4-34 Upgrading Your System
5 Problem Solving ! Problem Solving ! Static Precautions ! Troubleshooting Checklists ! Diagnostic Testing ! Specific Problems and Corrective Actions ! Problems with the Network ! Plug and Play Installation Tips ! BIOS User’s Information ! How to Identify BIOS and BMC Revision Levels
Problem Solving This chapter helps you identify and solve problems that may occur during system installation or while using your system. The first section of this chapter tells you how to reset your system in the event of problems. The next few sections provide troubleshooting checklists and procedural steps that help you isolate specific system problems. The last section includes BIOS, system, and disk status user information.
Troubleshooting Checklists The following subsections provide troubleshooting checklists for problems that occur at initial system startup, when you run new application software, and after the system hardware and software have been running correctly. Initial System Startup Incorrect installation or configuration usually causes problems that occur at initial system startup. Hardware failure is a less frequent cause.
Running New Application Software Problems that occur when you run new application software are usually related to the software. Faulty equipment is much less likely, especially if other software runs correctly. If you have problems while running new application software, check the following: ! Does the system meet the minimum hardware requirements for the software? Refer to the software documentation. ! Is the software an authorized copy? Unauthorized copies often do not work.
After System Has Been Running Correctly Problems that occur after the system hardware and software have been running correctly often indicate equipment failure. However, many situations that are easy to correct can also cause such problems. If you have problems after the system has been running correctly, check the following: ! If you are running the software from a diskette or CD-ROM, try a new copy of the software. ! If you are running the software from a hard disk drive, try running it from a floppy.
Diagnostic Testing This section provides a more detailed approach to diagnostic testing and identification of a problem and locating its source. Error Checking Each time you turn on the system, POST (Power-On-Self-Test) runs automatically and checks the system boards, processors, memory, keyboard, and most installed peripheral devices. If POST finds an error, it displays an error message. Refer to the Error Message section in this chapter for an explanation of each error message.
Monitoring POST Each time you turn on the system, the Power-On Self-Test (POST) runs automatically and checks the system board, processor board, memory, keyboard, and most installed peripheral devices. During the memory test, POST displays the amount of memory that it is able to access and test. Depending on the amount of memory, it may take several minutes to complete the memory test. Press F2 to enter SETUP.
POST Keys and Errors Action/Message Description If POST Beeps Before Video Appears Initialization failed before video initialized. Most beep code errors are fatal; initialization cannot continue. Refer to the section “BIOS User’s Information” in this chapter. If Monitor Displays Error Note error; press F1 to continue boot or F2 to enter Setup. Refer to the section “BIOS User’s Information” in this chapter. To Enter Setup Setup changes specific options, then writes to CMOS, NVRAM.
Specific Problems and Corrective Actions This section provides possible solutions for the following specific problems: ! Power LED does not light ! No beep or incorrect beep pattern ! No characters appear on screen ! Characters on the screen appear distorted or incorrect ! System cooling fan does not rotate ! Diskette drive activity LED does not light ! Hard disk drive activity LED does not light ! CD-ROM drive activity LED does not light ! Problems with application software ! The startup
Incorrect or No Beep Code Check the following: ! Is the speaker cable connected to the system board? If the system operates normally, but there was no beep, the speaker may be defective, contact your service representative for assistance. Record the beep code emitted by POST, and see the “Messages and Beep Codes” section found later in this chapter. No Characters Appear on Screen Check the following: ! Is the keyboard working? Check to see if the Num Lock light is functioning.
Characters are Distorted or Incorrect Check the following: ! Are the brightness and contrast controls properly adjusted on the video display? Refer to the documentation supplied with your video display. ! Are the video monitor's signal and power cables properly installed? ! If the problem persists, the video monitor may be faulty or it may be the incorrect type. Contact your service representative for assistance.
CD-ROM Drive Activity Light Does Not Light Check the following: ! Is the power and signal cable to the CD-ROM drive properly installed? ! Are all relevant switches and jumpers on the drive set correctly? ! Is the drive properly configured? ! Is the onboard IDE controller enabled? Problems with Application Software If you have problems with application software, perform the following: ! Verify that the software is properly configured for the system.
Problems with the Network Diagnostics pass, but the connection fails: ! Make sure the network cable is securely attached. The controller stopped working when an add-in adapter was installed: ! Make sure the cable is connected to the port from the onboard network controller. ! Make sure the other adapter supports shared interrupts. Also, make sure your operating system supports shared interrupts; OS/2 does not. ! Try reseating the add-in adapter.
Plug and Play Installation Tips Some common PCI tips are listed here. ! Reserve interrupts (IRQs) and/or memory addresses specifically for an ISA adapter. This prevents PCI cards from trying to use the same settings an ISA card is using. Use the BIOS Setup Utility to keep track of ISA adapter resources. ! Certain drivers may require interrupts that are not shared with other PCI drivers. The BIOS Setup Utility can be used to adjust the interrupt numbers for PCI devices.
Post Error Codes and messages (Continued) Code Error Message 0232 Extended RAM Failed at address line 0233 Memory type mixing detected 0234 Single-bit ECC error 0235 Multiple-bit ECC error occurred 0250 System battery is dead - Replace and run SETUP 0251 System CMOS checksum bad - Default configuration used 0260 System timer error 0270 Real time clock error 0271 Check date and time 02B0 Diskette drive A error 02B2 Incorrect Drive A type - run SETUP 02D0 System cache error - Cache di
Post Error Codes and messages (Continued) Code Error Message 0B80 BMC Memory Test Failed 0B81 BMC Firmware Code Area CRC check failed 0B82 BMC core hardware failure 0B83 BMC IBF or OBF check failed 0B90 BMC Platform Information Area Corrupted 0B91 BMC update firmware corrupted 0B92 Internal Use Area of BMC FRU corrupted 0B93 BMC SDR Repository empty 0B94 IPMB signal lines do not respond 0B95 BMC FRU device failure 0B96 BMC SDR Repository failure 0B97 BMC SEL device failure 0BB0 SM
Post Error Beep Codes Beeps Error Cause Recommended Action 1-2-2-3 ROM Checksum Error — Change system board 1-3-1-1 DRAM Refresh Test Error — Change memory DIMM's 1-3-1-3 Keyboard Controller Test Error — Change system board 1-3-3-1 Memory Not Detected No memory. Verify DIMM installation. Can not write to memory Change memory DIMM's No memory. Verify DIMM installation.
How to Identify BIOS and BMC Revision Levels To help you identify your system's current BIOS and BMC revision levels, refer to the following subsections. BIOS Revision Level Identification During system Power-On Self Test (POST), which runs automatically when your system is powered on, your system monitor displays several messages, one of which identifies the BIOS revision level currently loaded on your system, see the example below.
A System Cabling ! System Cabling ! Before You Begin ! Static Precautions ! Standard Configuration ! RAID Configuration
System Cabling This appendix contains information and procedures on cabling configurations used in your system. The cabling configurations include: ! Standard Configuration ! RAID Configuration. Before You Begin ! WARNING The DC push-button on/off switch on the front panel does not turn off the system AC power. Also, +5vdc is present on the system board whenever the AC power cords are connected between the system and an AC outlet.
Standard Configuration Your system is cabled using a single channel on-board IDE Controller and dual channel on-board Adaptec 7899 SCSI Controller. The on-board IDE controller supports the standard internally mounted CD-ROM as its master device. If only one device is on a channel connector it must be set as the master device. The AIC 7899 contains two independent SCSI channels that share a single PCI bus master interface.
A – Diskette drive connector B – Diskette interface cable C – Diskette drive D – IDE connector E – IDE interface cable F – IDE CD-ROM drive G – Ultra2 SCSI connector (68 pin) H – Ultra2 SCSI interface cable I – Optional SCSI removable media devices J – Ultra-160/M SCSI connector (68 pin) K – Ultra-160/M SCSI interface cable L – Seven SCSI disk drive bays M – SCSI backplane N – SCSI hard disk drives O – System board Standard System Cable Configuration A-4 System Cabling
A – Ultra-160/M SCSI cable (68 pins) B – IDE cable (40 pins) Standard System Cable Routing System Cabling A-5
RAID Configuration The RAID options available for your system provide your system with the added security of fault tolerance. If you order a system with a RAID controller, the system is pre-cabled at the factory (see "RAID System Cabling Configuration" figures below.) If you are adding a RAID controller you must install, cable, and configure the controller. Refer to "Installing a RAID Controller Board" in Chapter 4.
A – Diskette drive connector B – Diskette interface cable C – Diskette drive D – IDE connector E – IDE interface cable F – IDE CD-ROM drive G – Ultra2 SCSI connector (68 pin) H – Ultra2 SCSI interface cable I – Optional SCSI removable media devices J – RAID controller K – Ultra-160/M SCSI connector (68 pin) L – Ultra-160/M SCSI interface cable M – Seven SCSI disk drive bays N – SCSI hard disk drives O – SCSI backplane P – System board RAID System Cable Configuration System Cabling A-7
A – Ultra-160/M SCSI cable (68 pins) B – IDE cable (40 pins) RAID System Cable Routing A-8 System Cabling
B Management Workstation Application ! Overview ! MWA System Requirements ! Installing MWA ! MWA Main Window ! Using MWA ! Dialog Boxes ! Troubleshooting
Overview Management Workstation Application (MWA) is an application used for remote server management in a network environment. The managed server may be remotely accessed from a management PC (the computer in which ESMPRO™ operates). MWA is a pre-boot management application in that the managed server is accessed prior to loading the server operating system. See figure "Managed Server Configuration" below.
! Event Log retrieval — All event log data recorded in the server is retrieved by the management PC. Remote Console Remote console enables the user to view the screen of a server or key in data to the server from the keyboard of the management PC as if operating the keyboard of the server. When a server is connected to MWA, the remote console function allows the server screen to display in the server window.
Installing MWA To use MWA several procedures must be performed to configure the managed server and the management PC. For ease of installation these procedures should be performed in the order presented in the following sections. Installation procedures include procedures to be performed at the server and at the management PC. Server Procedures ! Create a server system generation diskette (SG) containing essential server networking information.
7. Set the SG information as follows. (The items with * marks must be entered.) ! Computer Name* Enter the server name. ! IP Address* Enter the IP address of the server. ! Subnet Mask* Enter the subnet mask of the server. ! Default Gateway* Enter the IP address of the default gateway on the network. ! Management PC (1)(3)’s IP* Enter the IP address of the management PC with MWA installed. (1)(3) shows priority.
Configuring Server BIOS Setup To use MWA, you must configure the server's BIOS with three specific settings enabled. These settings take place in Advanced Menu and the Hardware Menu of the BIOS Setup. (Refer to Chapter 3, “Configuring Your System,” for BIOS Setup information.) The following table shows the settings that must be enabled to use MWA. Menu Parameter Name Required Setting for MWA ADVANCED MENU Advanced Press Enter for menu.
2. Insert the SG Information floppy disk into the management PC diskette drive. 3. Select OK. Server SG information is registered on MWA. MWA Main Window The MWA main window provides a graphical user interface (GUI) to access server control operations and to launch the management plug-ins. At the top of the GUI is the menu and tool bar. These provide the options to initiate plug-ins and other support features.
Main Menu MWA Main menu has the following menus. File ! New SG — registers server system generation (SG) information. This command requires the SG information floppy disk described in Registering SG Information on MWA. When this command is selected, the Create a new server dialog box displays. Insert the floppy disk and click the OK button. If the IP address in a new server SG information exists in an old server SG information; the old information is updated.
! Exit — terminates MWA and closes the connections to all servers. View ! Toolbar — displays or hides the toolbar. The toolbar includes buttons for some of the most common commands in MWA, such as the Open command. When the toolbar is displayed, a check mark appears next to the menu item. ! Status Bar — displays or hides the status bar. The status bar describes the action to be executed by the selected menu item or depressed toolbar button, and information on the current server.
! DMI — displays the DMI data of a current server in the Data dialog box. The data can be read only when the server is paused at the end of POST. ! PCI — When the Read button is selected in the PCI Information dialog box, the PCI information of a current server is displayed. The information includes a bus number, a device number and a function number of each device name and so on. Window ! Cascade — command arranges the opened windows in an overlapping fashion.
Pop-Up Menus Clicking the right mouse button in a server window displays a Pop-up menu. From this menu, you can execute main commands on the current server. ! Connect command — connects the current server to the management PC. Once the server has been connected, [Connected] is displayed in the title bar and the server screen displays in the server window. ! Disconnect command — closes the connection to a current server. Once the server has been disconnected, [Not Connected] is displayed in the title bar.
Using MWA Opening a Server Window To remotely access a managed server from the management PC using MWA, you must open a server management window for the server. You can then issue commands to the server and make various settings though this window. There are two ways to open a server window: ! Using a command — Select Open from the File menu. The Select a Server dialog box displays. Select the server you want to remotely access.
Using a Remote Drive When a remote drive is in use, [RD] displays in the title bar of the server window. To connect to a remote drive, perform the following steps: 1. Select Properties from the Pop-up menu in the server window to open the Server Properties dialog box. Select the Remote Drive page. 2. At the Remote Drive page, select the remote drive to use. Select [Floppy A:] or [FD Image File]. If [FD Image File] is selected, enter the file name of the FD image.
Clear a server pause to resume processing as follows: ! Go command — To resume server processing, select the Go (MWA mode) command or the Go (No MWA mode) command from the Pop-up menu in the server window. A server pause is also cleared in the following ways: ! Time-out reset ! If there is no communication between MWA and a disconnected server for five minutes or longer, the server is automatically reset.
Alerting ESMPROTM If MWA receives an alert message from a server, it sends this message to ESMPRO™ AlertManager. Alert types from MWA to ESMPRO are as follows.
! [Activate] is checked — When an alert is received from a server, the window of the server becomes active. If [Activate] is checked for RESET or POST Error alert, MWA attempts to connect to the server. If [Use Default Settings] is checked, this property is set to the values set by the Defaults command. ! Remote Drive page — A remote drive can be set for a server. ! [None] is check — A remote drive is disabled. Server’s local drive can be used.
Create/Copy FD Image File Dialog Box The Create/Copy FD Image File dialog box is used to create a FD image file as a remote drive or to copy the contents of a FD image file onto a floppy disk. Select an operation to execute. Server Summary Dialog Box The Server Summary dialog box lists IP addresses, server names, and current status of all the SG-registered servers on MWA.
Data Dialog Box The Data dialog box displays the CMOS, ESCD, or DMI data of a server. This dialog box also allows the following operations. ! Compare Current Data — The previously acquired data of the current server is compared with the present data of the server, the previously acquired data of another server, or file data. To compare with the data of another server, select a server in the Select a server dialog box.
SOS Receive Dialog Box If a fault is detected, a server that includes the system management controller (SMC) transmits a SOS message to the management PC. When this SOS message is received, MWA opens the SOS Receive dialog box to display the server information. If the server is in Manual Recovery Mode, MWA requests the operator for the server recovery method. When MWA communicates an inquiry to the server, [Connecting] is displayed in the title bar.
Get log all: All the SMC event log data recorded in a server is acquired sequentially from the oldest one and displayed by activating the Windows standard editor WordPad. Since it takes time to make an inquiry to the server, [Connecting] is displayed in the title bar. The operator can do nothing in the dialog box while the message is displayed. Troubleshooting This section briefly explains problems and mistakes that may occur during MWA operations.
Problem: The server window does not display a server screen. Probable Cause: A graphic server screen may not be displayed correctly in the server window. The window display becomes normal when the server returns to an MS-DOS screen. Problem: Characters are corrupted when the server window displays a server screen. Probable Cause: If MS-DOS is booted in a language other than English, MWA cannot display the messages for this language in the server correctly. Boot MSDOS in English mode.
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C System Status Hardware Support Information
System Status Hardware Support Information This appendix helps you identify and find a system status hardware item indicated by a software monitoring component.
Glossary A AC (Alternating Current) The type of current available in wall outlets. All computers must convert alternating current to direct current to operate. See also DC. address A label, name, or number that identifies a location in computer memory. ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) A standard number assigned to each of the alphanumeric characters and keyboard control code keys to enable the transfer of information between different types of computers and peripherals.
BMC (Baseboard Management Controller) Contains all of the server management functions. One major function of the BMC is to monitor system management events and log their occurrence in the System Event Log (SEL). boot The process of loading the operating system into memory. bps (bits per second) The number of bits transferred in one second during serial communication, such as modem transmission. byte A group of eight bits.
CRT (Cathode-Ray Tube) The type of video display used in monitors for desktop computers. D DC (Direct Current) The type of current available in the rechargeable battery packs used in portable computers. See also AC. default The factory setting your computer uses unless you instruct it otherwise. For example, when powering up, the computer will boot from the default drive. density The capacity of information (bytes) that can be packed onto a storage device, such as a floppy disk.
EMS (Expanded Memory Specification) A method of accessing memory beyond the 640K limit of DOS by exchanging data in and out of main memory at high speeds. Some software requires EMS to operate. EPROM (Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory) A type of memory device that is usually used to store system BIOS code. This code can be erased with ultraviolet light, but is not lost when the computer is powered off. See also flash EPROM and ROM. expansion slot See backplane slot.
hot swap A method used to insert or remove SCSI disk drives into or from an operating bus. This method is typically used in RAID subsystems. When used in non-RAID subsystems the operating system must typically be restarted. I IC (Integrated Circuit) An electronic device that contains miniaturized circuitry. IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) A type of hard disk drive with the control circuitry located inside the disk drive rather than on a drive controller card. interface.
LVD Super-fast Ultra 2 SCSI Low Voltage Differential (LVD) Parallel SCSI Interface. A new SCSI interface that provides greater I/O bandwidth, device connectivity, data reliability, and longer cable lengths for Ultra2 SCSI hard disk drives. Note that in order to achieve LVD performance all devices including cable, controller, and drive must support LVD. M (Megabyte) 1,048,576 bytes. See also byte. memory The circuitry in your computer that stores data and programs.
partition The process of dividing the storage space on a hard disk into separate areas so that the operating system treats them as separate disk drives. password A security feature that prevents an unauthorized user from operating your computer. See also EEPROM. PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect. PCI is a high-performance peripherals I/O bus supporting data transfers of up to 528MB per second.
RS-232C port An industry standard serial port. See also serial port. S SAF-TE (SCSI Accessed Fault Tolerant Enclosure) A specification for monitoring the state of the drives and enclosure environment (fan, power supply, temperature, etc.) using the SCSI bus to indicate faults. save To store information on a floppy disk, hard disk, magnetic tape, or some other permanent storage device.
SVGA (Super VGA) A type of video display system that provides very high-resolution text and graphics on analog color monitors. system board The main circuit board in your computer. It contains most of the connectors and ports. T tape drive A type of storage device using magnetic tape. TTL (Transistor-Transistor Logic) A type of integrated circuit used in computers. See also CMOS. U ultra 160/m SCSI Ultra 160/m is a parallel SCSI interface based on Ultra3 SCSI technology.
10 Glossary
Equipment Log Use this equipment log form to record pertinent information about your system. You will need some of this information to run the System Setup Utility. Be sure to update the equipment log when you add options. Record the model and serial numbers of the system components, dates of component removal or replacement, and the name of the vendor from whom the component was purchased.
Component Server System Board Processor 1 Processor 2 DIMM Slot 1 DIMM Slot 2 DIMM Slot 3 DIMM Slot 4 Modem Diskette Drive A Diskette Drive B Tape Drive 1 Tape Drive 2 CD-ROM Drive 1 Hard Disk Drive 1 Hard Disk Drive 2 Hard Disk Drive 3 Hard Disk Drive 4 Hard Disk Drive 5 Hard Disk Drive 6 Hard Disk Drive 7 Optional RAID Controller Network Controller 1 Network Controller 2 Monitor Keyboard Mouse External Peripheral 1 External Peripheral 2 Power Supply 2 Equipment Log Manufacturer Name & Model Serial Num
Index A I AC link mode, 1-17 ACPI, 1-17 Administrative password, 1-18 Advance menu configuring in setup, 3-6 I/O expansion slots, 1-10 IDE controller, 1-13 Integrated peripheral configuration menu, configuring in Setup, 3-8 Intrusion detection, 1-16, 1-18 ISA feature summary, 1-12 B Battery installing, 4-7 BIOS, 1-13, 3-3 BMC, 1-16 Boot menu configuring in setup, 3-14 BSU software locking feature, 1-18 J C Line voltage setting, 2-14 Lithium backup battery installing, 4-7 Cabling system, A-2 Configur
Password administrative, 1-18 clearing and changing, 3-22 user, 1-18 PCI feature summary, 1-11 Peripheral bays, 1-7 controller, 1-15 POST error beep codes, 5-17 error codes and messages, 5-14 Power cords connecting, 2-16 Power supply, 1-7 installing redundant, 4-32 monitoring power state, 1-16 Problems bootable CD-ROM not detected, 5-12 CD-ROM drive activity light, 5-12 network, 5-13 PCI installation tips, 5-14 Processor removing and installing, 4-8 Setup advanced menu, 3-6 boot menu, 3-14 exit menu, 3-15
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