SGI™ 1400 Server Family User’s Guide Document Number 007-3978-001
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Contents List of Figures xi List of Tables xiii About This Guide xv 1. Chassis Description 1 Chassis Feature Summary 2 Chassis Front Controls and Indicators 4 Chassis Back Controls and Features 6 Chassis Side View 7 Server Peripherals Overview 8 3.5-inch Diskette Drive 8 3.5-inch Hard Drive Bays 9 5.25-inch Removable Media Device Bays 9 Power Supplies 10 System Cooling 11 Chassis Security 11 2.
Contents SCSI Controller 22 IDE Controller 23 Keyboard and Mouse 24 Server Management 24 Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) 24 System Security 26 Mechanical Locks and Monitoring 26 Software Locks via the SSU or BIOS Setup 26 Using Passwords 27 Secure Mode 27 Summary of Software Security Features 28 3.
Contents Security Menu 46 Server Menu 47 System Management Submenu 48 Console Redirection Submenu 49 Boot Menu 49 Boot Device Priority Submenu 50 Hard Drive Submenu 50 Exit Menu 51 Using the System Setup Utility (SSU) 52 When to Run the SSU 52 What You Need to Do Before Running the SSU 53 Running the SSU 54 Running the SSU Locally 54 Running the SSU Remotely 54 Starting the SSU 55 Customizing the SSU 57 Launching a Task 58 Resource Configuration Add-in (RCA) Window 58 Defining an ISA Board 59 Adding and Re
Contents Emergency Management Port (EMP) Console 69 How the EMP Console Works 70 EMP Console Requirements 73 Setting Up the Server for the EMP 73 System Management Submenu 74 Console Redirection Submenu 74 Main EMP Console Window 75 Toolbar 75 Status Bar 76 EMP Console Main Menu 76 Server Control Operations 77 Connect to Remote Server 77 Power the Server On or Off Remotely 79 Reset the Server Remotely 80 Phonebook 81 Management Plug-ins 82 System Event Log (SEL) Viewer 82 SEL Viewer Menu Options 83 Sensor
Contents How You Use the FRUSDR Load Utility 87 FRUSDR Command Line Format 87 Parsing the Command Line 88 Displaying Usage Information 88 Displaying a Given Area 89 Using Specified CFG File 90 Displaying the Utility Title and Version 90 Configuration File 91 Prompting for Product Level FRU Information 91 Filtering Records From the SDR File 91 Updating the SDR Nonvolatile Storage Area 91 Updating FRU Nonvolatile Storage Area 91 Updating DMI FRU Nonvolatile Storage Area 92 Cleaning Up and Exiting the Nonvola
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Contents 5. Installing or Replacing Drives and Power Supplies 119 SCSI Hard Disk Drives 119 Mounting a SCSI Hard Disk Drive in a Carrier 119 Hot-swapping a SCSI Hard Disk Drive 120 Removing or Installing a Power Supply 123 Removing a Power Supply 123 Installing a Power Supply 124 A.
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List of Figures Figure 1-1 Figure 1-2 Figure 1-3 Figure 1-4 Figure 2-1 Figure 2-2 Figure 3-1 Figure 3-2 Figure 3-3 Figure 3-4 Figure 3-5 Figure 3-6 Figure 3-7 Figure 3-8 Figure 3-9 Figure 3-10 Figure 5-1 Figure 5-2 Figure 5-3 Figure 5-4 Figure B-1 Figure B-2 Figure B-3 Figure B-4 Figure B-5 Example Rack with Three Servers and Pedestal Server 2 Front Controls and Indicators 5 Back Controls and Indicators 6 Chassis Side View 7 Processor Board Connector and Component Locations 15 Memory Module DIMM Installat
List of Tables Table 1-1 Table 1-2 Table 2-1 Table 2-2 Table 2-3 Table 3-1 Table 3-2 Table 3-3 Table 3-4 Table 3-5 Table 3-6 Table 3-7 Table 3-8 Table 3-9 Table 3-10 Table 3-11 Table 3-12 Table 3-13 Table 3-14 Table 3-15 Table 3-16 Table 3-17 Table 3-18 Table 3-19 Table 3-20 Table 3-21 Table 3-22 SGI 1400 Server Physical Specifications 1 Chassis Features Summary 3 Processor Board Features 13 Sample DIMM Component Combinations 20 Server Software Security Features 28 Configuration Utilities 31 Hot Keys 32 S
List of Tables Table 3-23 Table 3-24 Table 3-25 Table 3-26 Table 4-1 Table 4-2 Table A-1 Table B-1 xiv FRU Manager Menus 68 EMP Console Access Modes (Server Configured for Console Redirect) 72 EMP Console Access Modes (Server Not Configured for Console Redirect) 72 FRUSDR Command Line Format 87 Port-80 Codes 111 POST Error Codes and Messages 116 Environmental Specifications 125 Server Physical Specifications 134
About This Guide This guide provides you with information on using and administering your SGI 1400 server. Note: Qualified and trained service personnel should use the SGI 1400 Server Family Maintenance and Upgrades Guide to perform procedures that require opening the system and adding, removing, or replacing internal components. The following topics are covered in this manual: • Chapter 1, “Chassis Description,” describes the server chassis and its key components.
Chapter 1 1. Chassis Description The SGI 1400 server is shipped as either an upright (pedestal mode) unit, or it may be ready for rack mounting (rack mode). Figure 1-1 shows examples of these configurations. Table 1-1 provides the basic physical requirements for the server. Instructions for mounting the server in a rack, are included in Appendix B. Note that the rack installation should be performed by a technically trained or certified installer.
Chapter 1: Chassis Description Figure 1-1 Example Rack with Three Servers and Pedestal Server Chassis Feature Summary The system’s galvanized metal chassis minimizes EMI and radio frequency interference (RFI). The removable access cover is attached to the chassis with three screws. A front subchassis and an electronics bay (at the rear of the main chassis) both rotate outward and can be removed entirely to provide access to internal components.
Chassis Feature Summary The removable front panel provides access to the 3.5- and 5.25-inch peripheral bays in the front of the chassis. Table 1-2 lists the main features of the server chassis. Table 1-2 Chassis Features Summary Feature Description Front accessible drives Installed: 1.44 MB, 3.5-inch diskette drive, accessible from front subchassis. CDROM drive. Expansion capacity: Two 5.25-inch-wide bays that are externally accessible, designed to hold half-height standard removable media devices.
Chapter 1: Chassis Description Chassis Front Controls and Indicators Figure 1-2 shows the server’s front controls, option bays, and drives.
Chassis Feature Summary Front panel LEDs Diskette drive CD-ROM drive Expansion drive bays EMI shield EMI shield lock Figure 1-2 Power On/Off button Internal drive bays Sleep/service button Reset button System security lock NMI button Front Controls and Indicators 5
Chapter 1: Chassis Description Chassis Back Controls and Features Figure 1-3 shows the controls, connectors, and features on the rear of the server.
Chassis Feature Summary Chassis Side View Figure 1-4 shows a side view of the chassis and locations of key internal components.
Chapter 1: Chassis Description The components shown in Figure 1-4 are listed as follows: 1. The front swing-out subchassis 2. Diskette drive 3. Main chassis 4. Power backplane 5. Power supplies 6. Baseboard (processor board) 7. Lift-out electronics bay 8. SCSI hard drives bay 9. Rear foam cover 10. Foam fan housing 11. Foam fan housing cover 12. Foam rear cover Server Peripherals Overview The following sections describe standard and optional peripherals available with the SGI 1400 server system. 3.
Server Peripherals Overview 3.5-inch Hard Drive Bays The chassis contains one hard disk drive bay that holds 3.5-inch-wide (1” high or 1-5/8” high) LVDS SCSI drives with internal cabling. The backplane is hot-swap-capable and can accommodate either six 3.5-inch-wide (1” high) hard drives (or three 1-5/8” high hard disks). The drives are accessed externally from the front of the system. Contact your sales or service representative for information on obtaining additional disks or drive carrier assemblies.
Chapter 1: Chassis Description Note: Integration of the 5.25-inch peripheral bay can affect EMC compliance and is a regulated activity. Caution: To avoid damage to a 5.25-inch peripheral device, ensure the EMI gasketing provided in the lower bay does not bridge or short any open circuits of the exposed peripheral device. If the 5.25-inch device has open circuits, install it in one of the two upper bays.
System Cooling System Cooling The SGI 1400 server system includes the maximum (6) fan configuration for internal cooling and airflow. There is also one fan for each of the three power supplies, and two fans specifically for cooling the hard drives. Note: The access cover must be installed on the system for proper cooling. Chassis Security For information on security features on the SGI 1400 server, see “System Security” in Chapter 2.
Chapter 2 2. System Processor Board Description Processor Board Features Table 2-1 lists the major features of the server system’s processor board (also called the baseboard). Table 2-1 Processor Board Features Feature Description Processor Installed: Up to four Pentium III Xeon processors, packaged in single edge contact (S.E.C.) cartridges and installed in 330-pin Slot 2 processor connectors, operating at 1.8 V to 3.5 V.
Chapter 2: System Processor Board Description Table 2-1 (continued) Server Management Processor Board Features Thermal/voltage monitoring and error handling. Front panel controls and indicators (LEDs). Graphics Integrated onboard Cirrus Logic GD5480 super video graphics array (SVGA) controller. SCSI Two embedded SCSI controllers: Symbios SYM53C810AE—narrow SCSI controller on PCI-A bus providing support for the legacy 8-bit SCSI devices in the 5.25-inch drive bays.
Processor Board Features 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 39 37 38 8 36 35 34 9 33 32 31 30 16 29 28 10 27 11 26 25 17 12 18 24 19 23 13 14 20 22 15 21 Figure 2-1 Processor Board Connector and Component Locations The components include: 1. Wide SCSI B connector (J9J1) 2. System jumpers (J6J1) 3. Hard drive input LED connector (J6J3) 4. System speaker connector (J6J2) 5. Lithium battery (B4H1) 6. Wake on LAN technology connector (J4H1) 7.
Chapter 2: System Processor Board Description 8. PCI slots B4 (closest to ISA), B3, B2, B1, A3, and A2 (farthest from ISA) 9. Memory module connector (J3G1) 10. ICMB connector (J1E1) 11. PCI slot A1 (J2D1) 12. Video and parallel port connectors (J1C1) 13. Serial port connector (J1B2) 14. Keyboard and mouse connectors (J1B1) 15. USB external connector (J1A1) 16. VRM connector for processor 4 (J4E1) 17. VRM connector for processors 4 and 3 (J4C2) 18. VRM connector for processor 3 (J4C1) 19.
Processor Board Features 35. ITP connector (J6G1) 36. Narrow SCSI connector (J9H1) 37. External IPMB connector (J7H1) 38. SMM connector (J8H1) 39. Wide SCSI A connector (J9H2) System Processors Each Pentium III Xeon processor is packaged in a single edge contact (S.E.C.) cartridge. The cartridge includes the processor core with an integrated 16 KB primary (L1) cache; the secondary (L2) cache; a thermal plate; and a back cover.
Chapter 2: System Processor Board Description Memory Main memory resides on an add-in board, called a memory module, designed specifically for the SGI 1400 server. The memory module contains slots for 16 DIMMs, each of which must be at least 64 MB, and is attached to the processor board through a 242-pin connector. Memory amounts from 256 MB to 4 GB of DIMM are supported, with a 64/72-bit four-way-interleaved pathway to main memory, which is also located on the module.
Processor Board Features The first four module group installs in memory bank A, the second in bank B, the third in bank C and the last in Bank D. System memory begins at address 0 and is continuous (flat addressing) up to the maximum amount of DRAM installed (exception: system memory is noncontiguous in the ranges defined as memory holes using configuration registers). The system supports both base (conventional) and extended memory. • Base memory is located at addresses 00000h to 9FFFFh (the first 1 MB).
Chapter 2: System Processor Board Description Note: Use DIMMs that have been tested for compatibility with the processor board. Contact your sales or support representative for a list of approved DIMMs. Table 2-2 lists some sample size combinations.
Add-in Board Slots Parallel Port The 25/15-pin connector stacks the parallel port over the VGA. The 87309 provides one IEEE 1284-compatible 25-pin bidirectional EPP (supporting levels 1.7 and 1.9). BIOS programming of the 87309 registers enables the parallel port and determines the port address and interrupt. When disabled, the interrupt is available to add-in boards.
Chapter 2: System Processor Board Description Video The onboard, integrated Cirrus Logic CL-GD5480 64-bit VGA ASIC contains an SVGA controller that is fully compatible with these video standards: CGA, EGA, Hercules Graphics, MDA, and VGA. The standard system configuration comes with 2 MB of 10 ns onboard video memory. The video controller supports pixel resolutions of up to 1600 x 1200 and up to 16.7 M colors.
IDE Controller Each controller has its own set of PCI configuration registers and SCSI I/O registers. As a PCI 2.1 bus master, the SYM53C896 supports burst data transfers on PCI up to the maximum rate of 132 MB per second using on-chip buffers. In the internal bay, the system supports up to six one-inch SCSI hard disk drives, plus, in the 5.25-inch removable media bays, three SCSI or IDE devices (the controller itself supports more devices, but the 5.25-inch bay can contain a maximum of three devices).
Chapter 2: System Processor Board Description Keyboard and Mouse The PS/2-compatible keyboard and mouse connectors are mounted in a single-stacked housing with the mouse connector over the keyboard. External to the system, they appear as two connectors. You can plug in the keyboard and mouse to either connector before powering up the system. BIOS detects these and configures the keyboard controller accordingly. The keyboard controller is functionally compatible with the 8042A microcontroller.
Server Management SEL contents can be retrieved after system failure for analysis by field service personnel using system management tools like Intel LANDesk Server Manager. Because the BMC is powered by 5V_Standby, SEL (and SDRR) information is also available by way of the interperipheral management bus (IPMB). An emergency management board like the Intel LANDesk Server Monitor Module board can obtain the SEL and make it remotely accessible using a LAN or telephone line connection.
Chapter 2: System Processor Board Description System Security To help prevent unauthorized entry or use of the system, the system includes a three-position key lock/switch to permit selected access to drive bays (position is communicated to BMC). The system also includes server management software that monitors the chassis intrusion switch. Mechanical Locks and Monitoring The system includes a chassis intrusion switch.
System Security Using Passwords If you set and enable a user password but not an administrator password, enter the user password to boot the system and run the SSU. If you set and enable both a user and an administrator password: • Enter either one to boot the server and enable the keyboard and mouse • Enter the administrator password to access the SSU or BIOS Setup to change the system configuration Secure Mode Configure and enable the secure boot mode by using the SSU.
Chapter 2: System Processor Board Description Summary of Software Security Features Table 2-3 lists the software security features and describes what protection each offers. In general, to enable or set the features listed here, you must run the SSU and go to the Security Menu (see “Security Menu” in Chapter 3). Table 2-3 also refers to other SSU menus and to the Setup utility. For further details and information on these topics see Chapter 3.
System Security Table 2-3 (continued) Control access to using the SSU: set administrator password Server Software Security Features To control access to setting or changing the system configuration, set an administrator password and enable it through Setup or the SSU. If both the administrator and user passwords are enabled, either can be used to boot the system or enable the keyboard and/or mouse, but only the administrator password allows changes to Setup and the SSU.
Chapter 3 3. Configuration Software and Utilities This chapter describes the Power-on Self Test (POST) and system configuration utilities. Table 3-1 briefly describes the utilities. Table 3-1 Configuration Utilities Utility Description and brief procedure Basic input/output system (BIOS) Setup If the system does not have a diskette drive, or the drive is disabled or misconfigured, use Setup to enable it.
Chapter 3: Configuration Software and Utilities Hot Keys Use the keyboard’s numeric pad to enter numbers and symbols. Table 3-2 Hot Keys To do this: Press these keys Clear memory and reload the operating systemthis is a system reset. Ctrl+Alt+Del Secure your system immediately. Ctrl+Alt+hotkey (Set your hot-key combination with the SSU or Setup.) Enter BIOS Setup during POST BIOS. F2 Abort memory test during BIOS POST.
Using BIOS Setup 3. If you do not press F2, the boot process continues and various messages appear. The message content may differ based on your system configuration and operating system. User’s with NT systems may see a message similar to the following: Press to enter SCSI Utility Note: The next two steps are applicable to NT users. 4. Press Ctrl+C if SCSI devices are installed.
Chapter 3: Configuration Software and Utilities Running Setup You can run Setup to modify any standard PC baseboard feature such as: • Select diskette drive • Select parallel port • Select serial port • Set time/date (to be stored in RTC) • Configure IDE hard drive • Specify boot device sequence • Enable SCSI BIOS Running the System Setup Utility (SSU) Instead of Setup You must run the SSU instead of Setup to do the following: • Enter or change information about a board • Alter system reso
Setup Menus Starting Setup You can enter and start Setup under several conditions: • When you turn on the system, after POST completes the memory test • When you reboot the system by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Del while at the DOS operating system prompt • When you have moved the CMOS jumper on the baseboard to the “Clear CMOS” position (enabled); see the SGI 1400 Server Family Maintenance and Upgrades Guide.
Chapter 3: Configuration Software and Utilities 4. Server Menu • System Management • Console Redirection 5. Boot Menu • Boot Device Priority • Hard Drive 6. Exit Menu Table 3-3 provides some information on using the menus and submenus.
Setup Menus Table 3-4 Restricted Menu Selection and Submenus When you see this: What it means: On screen, an option is shown but you cannot select it or move to that field. You cannot change or configure the option in that menu screen. Either the option is autoconfigured or autodetected, or you must use a different Setup screen, or you must use the SSU. On screen, the phrase Press Enter appears next to the option.
Chapter 3: Configuration Software and Utilities Table 3-5 (continued) 38 Main Menu Features and Descriptions Legacy Diskette B: Disabled 360 KB 720 KB 1.44 MB 2.88 MB Selects the diskette type. Hard Disk Pre-delay Disabled 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 21, or 30 seconds Adds a delay before the first BIOS access of a hard disk drive. Some hard disk drives hang if accessed before they initialize themselves. This delay ensures the hard disk drive has initialized after power on, before being accessed.
Setup Menus Primary Master and Slave Submenu In Table 3-6, the features other than “Type” appear only for Type Auto if a drive is detected. Table 3-6 Primary IDE Master and Slave Submenu Feature Choices Description Type Auto None CD-ROM IDE Removable ATAPI Removable User Auto allows the system to attempt autodetection of the drive type. None informs the system to ignore this drive. CD-ROM allows the manual entry of fields described below. User allows the manual entry of all fields described below.
Chapter 3: Configuration Software and Utilities Table 3-6 (continued) Primary IDE Master and Slave Submenu Transfer Mode Standard Fast PIO 1 Fast PIO 2 Fast PIO 3 Fast PIO 4 Selects the method for moving data to and from the drive. This field is informational only for Type Auto. Ultra DMA Disabled Enabled For use with Ultra DMA drives. This field is information only for Type Auto. Keyboard Features Submenu Table 3-7 summarizes the features of the keyboard submenu.
Setup Menus Advanced Menu You can make the following selections on the advanced menu itself, see Table 3-8. Use the submenus for the three other selections that appear on the advanced menu. Table 3-8 Advanced Menu Features Feature Choices Description Plug and Play OS No Yes Select Yes if you are booting a Plug and Play-capable OS. Reset Configuration Data No Yes Select Yes if you want to clear the system configuration data during next boot. System automatically resets to No in next boot.
Chapter 3: Configuration Software and Utilities PCI Configuration Submenu The PCI Configuration Menu contains selections that access other submenus. PCI Device, Embedded SCSI Submenu Table 3-9 shows the PCI device options in the embedded SCSI submenu. Table 3-9 42 PCI Device, Embedded SCSI Submenu Feature Choices Description Option ROM Scan Enabled Disabled Enables option ROM scan of the selected device. Enable Master Disabled Enabled Enables selected device as a PCI bus master.
Setup Menus PCI Devices Submenu Table 3-10 shows the options in the PCI devices submenu. Table 3-10 PCI Devices Submenu Feature Choices Description Option ROM Scan Enabled Disabled Enables option ROM scan of all devices other than the onboard SCSI controllers. Enable Master Enabled Disabled Enables all devices, other than the onboard SCSI controllers, as a PCI bus master.
Chapter 3: Configuration Software and Utilities Table 3-11 (continued) Serial Port B 44 I/O Device Configuration Submenu Disabled Enabled Auto OS Controlled Auto forces BIOS to configure the port. OS Controlled displays when OS controls the port. Mode Normal IrDA† ASK-IR Selects mode for COM port B. Base I/O Address 3F8 2F8 3E8 2E8 Selects the base I/O address for COM port B. Interrupt IRQ 4 IRQ 3 Selects the interrupt for COM port B.
Setup Menus Advanced Chipset Control Submenu Table 3-12 lists the options in the advanced chipset control submenu. Table 3-12 Advanced Chipset Control Submenu Feature Option Description Address Bit Permuting Disabled Enabled To be enabled, there must be a power of 2 number of rows, all rows must be the same size, and all populated rows must be adjacent and start at row 0. Two-way or four-way permuting is set automatically based on memory configuration.
Chapter 3: Configuration Software and Utilities Security Menu You can make the following selections on the Security Menu. Enabling the Supervisor Password field requires a password for entering Setup. The passwords are not case sensitive (see Table 3-13). Table 3-13 46 Security Menu Feature Choices Description Administrator Password is Clear Set Status only; user cannot modify. Once set, this can be disabled by setting it to a null string or by clearing the password jumper on the baseboard.
Setup Menus Table 3-13 (continued) Secure Mode Timer Security Menu Disabled 1, 2, 5, 10, or 20 min 1 or 2 hr Period of keyboard or PS/2 mouse inactivity specified for secure mode to activate. A password is required for secure mode to function. Cannot be enabled unless at least one password is enabled. Secure Mode Hot [ ] [A, B, ..., Z] Key [0-9] (Ctrl-Alt-) Key assigned to invoke the secure mode feature. Cannot be enabled unless at least one password is enabled.
Chapter 3: Configuration Software and Utilities System Management Submenu Table 3-15 describes the choices available in the system management submenu. Table 3-15 48 System Management Submenu Feature Choices Description Server Management Mode Disabled Enabled Enabled loads Server Management Interrupt handler, which handles system errors. System Event Logging Disabled Enabled Enabled forces BIOS and BMC to log system events. Clear Event Log Disabled Enabled Enabled clears the system event log.
Setup Menus Console Redirection Submenu Table 3-16 describes the feature choices under the console redirection submenu. Table 3-16 Console Redirection Submenu Feature Choices Description COM Port Address Disabled 3F8 2F8 3E8 When enabled, console redirection uses the I/O port specified. When disabled, console redirection is completely disabled. IRQ # None, 3, or 4 When console redirection is enabled, this displays the IRQ assigned per the address chosen in the COM Port Address field.
Chapter 3: Configuration Software and Utilities Boot Menu Table 3-17 (continued) Hard Drive N/A Enters submenu. Removable Devices N/A Enters submenu. Maximum Number of I2O Drives 1 4 Selects the maximum number of I2O drives assigned a DOS drive letter. Message Timeout Multiplier 1, 2, 8, 10, 50, 100, 1000 All timeout values are multiplied by this number. Boot Device Priority Submenu Use the up- or down-arrow keys to select a device in the boot device priority submenu.
Setup Menus Exit Menu You can make the following selections on the exit menu, as shown in Table 3-20. Select an option using the up or down arrow keys. Press Enter to run the option. Pressing Esc does not exit the menu, you must select an item from the menu or menu bar to exit. Table 3-20 Exit Menu Choices Description Exit Saving Changes Exits after writing all modified Setup item values to NVRAM. Exit Discarding Changes Exits leaving NVRAM unmodified and continues POST.
Chapter 3: Configuration Software and Utilities Using the System Setup Utility (SSU) The SSU is on the configuration software CD shipped with the server. The SSU provides a graphical user interface (GUI) over an extensible framework for server configuration.
Using the System Setup Utility (SSU) The baseboard comes with a .CFG file describing the characteristics of the board and the system resources it requires. The configuration registers on PCI and ISA Plug and Play add-in boards contain the same type of information in a .CFG file. Some ISA boards also come with a .CFG file. The SSU uses the information provided by .CFG files, configuration registers, flash memory, and the information that you enter, to specify a system configuration.
Chapter 3: Configuration Software and Utilities Running the SSU You can run the SSU either locally or remotely. The following subsections describe these options. Running the SSU Locally Running the ssu.bat file provided on the SSU media starts the SSU. If the server boots directly from the SSU media, the ssu.bat file runs automatically. If the server boots from different media, the SSU can be started manually or by another application.
Using the System Setup Utility (SSU) Starting the SSU The SSU is a collection of task-oriented modules plugged into a common framework called the Application Framework (AF). The AF provides a launching point for individual tasks and a location for setting customization information. 1. Turn on your video monitor and your system. 2. Start the SSU through one of two ways: Directly from the Server Configuration Software CD: ■ Insert the configuration software CD into your server’s CD-ROM drive.
Chapter 3: Configuration Software and Utilities 5. The mouse driver loads if it is available; press Enter to continue. This message appears: Please wait while the Application Framework loads.... When the main window of the SSU appears, you can customize the user interface (UI) before continuing.
Using the System Setup Utility (SSU) Customizing the SSU You can customize the UI according to your preferences. The AF sets these preferences and saves them in the AF.INI file so that they take effect the next time you start the SSU. Use these four user-customizable settings: 1. Color—lets you change the default colors associated with different items on the screen to predefined color combinations. The changes are instantaneous. 2. Mode—lets you set the desired expertise level.
Chapter 3: Configuration Software and Utilities Launching a Task It is possible to have many tasks open at the same time, although some tasks might require complete control to avoid possible conflicts. The tasks achieve complete control by commanding the center of operation until you close the task window. To launch a task, do one of the following: • In the SSU Main window, double-click on the task name under Available Tasks to display the main window for that task.
Using the System Setup Utility (SSU) You can use the RCA window to define or add an ISA board by clicking on the appropriate button. To remove an ISA board, highlight the board in the Devices section of the screen before clicking on the button. You can add only as many ISA boards as there are ISA slots available. 1. From the SSU main window, launch the RCA by selecting the Resources task under the RCA heading in the task box. 2.
Chapter 3: Configuration Software and Utilities 3. To edit a board, click Load to retrieve the board information. After making changes, click Save. 4. To create a board, click New. 5. To remove a current definition of a board, click Delete. Adding and Removing ISA Boards Adding and removing boards through the RCA provides a way for the RCA to run its conflict detection algorithms on the resources requested by the boards.
Using the System Setup Utility (SSU) To make a modification: 1. Highlight the function in the Configuration window. 2. Press the spacebar or Enter, or double-click on the entry (this updates the choice and resource lists). 3. Press the Tab key to get to the choice list, and press Enter. 4. Use the arrow keys to select a proper choice, and press Enter again. 5.
Chapter 3: Configuration Software and Utilities Security Add-in In this window, you can set the User and Administrator passwords and security options. To Set the User Password 1. Click on User Password. 2. Enter the password in the first field. 3. Confirm the password by entering it again in the second field. To Change or Clear the User Password 1. Click on User Password. 2. Enter the old password in the first field. 3. Enter the new password in the second field (or leave it blank to clear). 4.
Using the System Setup Utility (SSU) Security Options In the security options window, you can set the other security options: • Hot Key—sets a key sequence that puts the server into secure mode when the key is pressed. • Lock-Out Timer—sets an interval that puts the server into secure mode when no activity occurs during the interval. • Secure Boot Mode—forces the server to boot directly into secure mode. • Video Blanking—turns off the video when the server is in secure mode.
Chapter 3: Configuration Software and Utilities Figure 3-2 shows the SEL viewer main window. Figure 3-2 SEL Viewer Add-in Main Window Table 3-21 shows the SEL viewer menu options.
Using the System Setup Utility (SSU) Table 3-21 (continued) Settings SEL Viewer Menus Display Hex/Verbose: Toggles between Hex/interpreted mode of displaying the SEL records Output Text/Binary: Determines whether SEL data will be saved to the file (and under File - Save) in binary format or verbose format Help About: Displays the SEL Viewer version information Sensor Data Record (SDR) Manager Add-In In this window, you can: • Examine all SDR records through the BMC (in either Hex or Verbose mode) •
Chapter 3: Configuration Software and Utilities Figure 3-3 shows the SDR Manager main window. The SDR Manager Menu lists the window’s menus and options, see Figure 3-3 for an example. Figure 3-3 SDR Manager Main Window Table 3-22 lists the options available under the SDR manager menus.
Using the System Setup Utility (SSU) Table 3-22 (continued) SDR Manager Menus Settings Display HEX: Displays SDR records in Hex format Display Verbose: Displays SDR records in verbose format Output Text: Saves SDR data in verbose format Output Binary: Saves SDR data in binary format Help About: Displays SDR Manager version information Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) Manager Add-In In this window you can: • Examine all FRU Inventory areas on the server (in either Hex or Verbose mode) • Examine individ
Chapter 3: Configuration Software and Utilities Figure 3-4 shows the FRU Manager main window. FRU Manager Menus lists the window’s menus and options, see Figure 3-4 for an example. Figure 3-4 FRU Manager Main Window Table 3-23 describes the FRU manager menus and options.
Emergency Management Port (EMP) Console Table 3-23 (continued) FRU Manager Menus Settings Display HEX: Displays FRU areas in Hex format Display Verbose: Displays FRU areas in verbose format Output Text: Saves FRU data in verbose format Output Binary: Saves FRU data in binary format Help About: Displays FRU Manager version information Exiting the SSU Exiting the SSU causes all windows to close. 1. Exit the SSU by opening the menu bar item File in the SSU Main window. 2.
Chapter 3: Configuration Software and Utilities How the EMP Console Works The EMP shares the COM2 port with the system. When the EMP has control of the port, the port operates in command state. When the system has control of it, the port operates in redirect state. When connecting to a server, the EMP console checks to determine the current COM2 port state. See Figure 3-5 for and example screen of the EMP console in command state and Figure 3-6 for an example of the EMP console in redirect state.
Emergency Management Port (EMP) Console Figure 3-6 EMP Console in Redirect State When you use the EMP console window in redirect state with the terminal window, the text that appears on the server monitor displays in the redirect window. Availability of the various EMP console features is determined by two things: • the EMP access mode selected during configuration in the System Management Submenu of the BIOS Server Menu • whether the server’s COM2 port is configured for console redirect in BIOS.
Chapter 3: Configuration Software and Utilities The three EMP access modes are disabled, pre-boot, and always active. See Table 3-24 for a listing of the access modes.
Emergency Management Port (EMP) Console EMP Console Requirements This section outlines the requirements and configurations necessary for using the EMP console. Operating System: • Windows NT – Windows NT 4.0 or later – 24 MB of RAM, 32 MB recommended – 20 MB disk space Client Configuration: The EMP console will support all COM ports on the client system, along with any Windows NT compatible modem.
Chapter 3: Configuration Software and Utilities System Management Submenu All EMP-related settings occur from the System Management Submenu of the server Main Menu. Change only the items below; all other default settings should remain the same. EMP Password: Any time you attempt to initiate a connection, a prompt for the user password appears. If you never set up the EMP password, anyone can access the EMP by clicking OK through the password prompt.
Emergency Management Port (EMP) Console Main EMP Console Window The main EMP console window provides a graphical user interface (GUI) to access server control operations and to launch the management plug-ins. A menu and tool bar at the top of the GUI provide options to initiate plug-ins and other support features. A status bar at the bottom displays connection information like server name, line status, and mode.
Chapter 3: Configuration Software and Utilities Status Bar The status bar displays at the bottom of the current window. It contains the following status information: • Server Name: The name of the connected server. • Line: The type of line connection (direct or modem). • Mode: Either redirect or EMP, depending on whether the EMP has control of the COM2 port. • Line Status: Gives status information on the server connection. For example, if a server is connected, the status bar says Connected.
Emergency Management Port (EMP) Console Server Control Operations Three server control operations are available from the menu or toolbar of the main EMP console window, remote server connection, powering the server on and off, and resetting the server. The server console mode can also be switched between EMP active and BIOS redirect modes through POST power-up and reset options. Connect to Remote Server Select [Re]Connect from the Connect Menu and follow the Connect dialog.
Chapter 3: Configuration Software and Utilities Options available in the dialog are: • 78 Line Selection: Allows distinction between direct or dial-up modem connection to the server. – Dial-up: Connects to a selected server with a modem. – Direct connect (Serial Line): Connects to the selected server directly using a null modem serial cable. • Server: Displays a list of available servers in a drop-down edit list box.
Emergency Management Port (EMP) Console Power the Server On or Off Remotely Selecting Power On/Off from the Action Menu allows you to power the server on or off, with POST power-on options. It generates the Power on/off dialog. See Figure 3-8 for an example. Figure 3-8 Power On/Off Dialog Options available in the dialog are: • Power ON: Powers on the server. • Power OFF: Powers off the server. This option is not allowed if the server is configured in restricted mode for EMP operations.
Chapter 3: Configuration Software and Utilities Reset the Server Remotely Selecting Reset from the Action Menu generates the Reset dialog so that you can remotely reset the server with POST reset options. Figure 3-9 Reset Dialog Options available in the dialog are: 80 • System Reset: Resets the server with the selected POST reset options. This operation is not allowed if the server is configured in restricted mode for EMP operations.
Emergency Management Port (EMP) Console Phonebook The EMP console provides a phonebook, a support plug-in that stores names and numbers of servers in a list that can be updated by adding, modifying, or deleting entries. You can open the phonebook from the Main Menu and tool bars, or launch it by clicking the Config button. Figure 3-10 Phonebook Dialog Options available in the dialog are: • Server: Displays a drop-down list of server names previously stored in the phonebook.
Chapter 3: Configuration Software and Utilities • Save: Saves a new or modified phonebook entry or deletes an entry if you have already selected the Delete radio button. • Connect: Raises the Connect dialog with the server from the phonebook’s Server drop-down edit box already populating the Connect dialog’s Server drop-down edit box. • Cancel: Exits the dialog with no action taken. • Help: Displays dialog-level help information.
Emergency Management Port (EMP) Console SEL Viewer Menu Options The following menu options are available on the SEL viewer menu bar: • • File – Open: Allows you to view SEL data from a previously saved file if it was stored in binary format. Selecting the Open Menu item lets you specify a filename under which the data are found. The default filename is SELLOG.DAT. If the file cannot be opened, the program displays an error message. – Close: Closes the SEL viewer.
Chapter 3: Configuration Software and Utilities Sensor Data Record (SDR) Viewer The SDR viewer lets you view the records retrieved from the SDR repository.
Emergency Management Port (EMP) Console Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) Viewer The FRU viewer lets you view data from the server’s baseboard FRU information area. Options available with the FRU viewer are: • View all FRU records • View FRU summary information • Set FRU display mode to either Hex or verbose mode • Close the FRU viewer • Exit the EMP console FRU Viewer Menu Options The following menu options are on the FRU viewer menu bar: • • • File – Close: Closes the FRU viewer.
Chapter 3: Configuration Software and Utilities FRU and SDR Load Utility The Field Replacement Unit (FRU) and Sensor Data Record (SDR) load utility is a DOS-based program used to update the server management subsystem’s product level FRU, SDR, and the Desktop Management Interface (DMI) nonvolatile storage components (EEPROMs).
Emergency Management Port (EMP) Console How You Use the FRUSDR Load Utility The utility: • Is compatible with ROM-DOS Ver. 6.22, MS-DOS Ver. 6.22, and later versions • Accepts CFG, SDR, and FRU load files (the executable file for the utility is frusdr.exe) • Requires the following supporting files – one or more .fru files describing the system’s field replaceable units – a .cfg file describing the system configuration – an .
Chapter 3: Configuration Software and Utilities Parsing the Command Line The FRUSDR load utility allows only one command line function at a time. A command line function can consist of two parameters. Example: -cfg filename.cfg. Invalid parameters cause an error message and exit the program. You can use either a slash (/) or a minus sign (-) to specify command line options. The -p and -v flags can be used with any of the other options.
Emergency Management Port (EMP) Console The following information displays if the -v option is included in the command line. The /D FRU command may be followed with up to 16 device addresses. These device addresses are used to view up to 16 different FRU areas, instead of the default of displaying the BMC FRU. The arguments following the -d FRU are in the same order and value as the NVS_TYPE, NVS_LUN, DEV_BUS and DEV_ADDRESS which are found in the FRU file header in each FRU file.
Chapter 3: Configuration Software and Utilities Displaying FRU Area The FRU area is displayed in ASCII format when the field is ASCII or as a number when the field is a number. Each FRU area displayed is headed with the FRU area designated name. Each field has a field name header followed by the field in ASCII or as a number. The board, chassis, and product FRU areas end with an END OF FIELDS CODE that indicates there are no more data in the area.
Emergency Management Port (EMP) Console Configuration File The configuration file is in ASCII text. The utility executes commands formed by the strings present in the configuration file. These commands cause the utility to run tasks needed to load the proper SDRs into the nonvolatile storage of the BMC and possibly generic FRU devices. Some of the commands may be interactive and require you to make a choice.
Chapter 3: Configuration Software and Utilities Updating DMI FRU Nonvolatile Storage Area After programming the BMC FRU area, the utility programs the chassis, board, and product FRU information to the DMI fields. The update happens only if the DMI flag follows each FRUAREA command in the configuration file. Cleaning Up and Exiting the Nonvolatile Storage Area If an update was successfully performed, the utility displays a single message and then exits.
Changing the BIOS Settings Obtaining the Upgrade Utility You can upgrade to a new version of the BIOS using the new BIOS files and the BIOS upgrade utility, iFLASH.EXE. You can obtain the BIOS upgrade file and the iFLASH.EXE utility through your support provider or from the Intel World Wide Web site: http://www.intel.com Note: Please review the instructions distributed with the upgrade utility before attempting a BIOS upgrade. This upgrade utility lets you: • Upgrade the BIOS in flash memory.
Chapter 3: Configuration Software and Utilities Creating the BIOS Upgrade Diskette The BIOS upgrade file is a compressed self-extracting archive that contains the files you need to upgrade the BIOS. 1. Copy the BIOS upgrade file to a temporary directory on your hard disk. 2. From the C:\ prompt, change to the temporary directory. 3. To extract the file, type the name of the BIOS upgrade file, for example: 10006BI1.EXE 4. Press Enter. The extracted file contains the following files: LICENSE.TXT README.
Changing the BIOS Settings 7. As the computer boots, check the BIOS identifier (version number) to make sure the upgrade was successful. 8. To enter the Setup program, press F2 when you see the message: Press F2 Key if you want to run SETUP 9. For proper operation, load the Setup program defaults. To load the defaults, press F9. 10. To accept the defaults, press Enter. 11. Set the options in the Setup program to the settings you wrote down before the BIOS upgrade. 12. To save the settings, press F10. 13.
Chapter 3: Configuration Software and Utilities Changing the BIOS Language You can use the BIOS upgrade utility to change the language BIOS displays. Use a bootable diskette containing the proper flash utility and language files. 1. Boot the computer with the bootable diskette in drive A. The BIOS upgrade utility screen appears. 2. Select Update Flash Memory From a File. 3. Select Update Language Set. Press Enter. 4. Select drive A and use the arrow keys to select the correct .lng file. Press Enter. 5.
Installing Video Drivers 9. Once the operational code has been updated and verified, press any key to continue. Then press Esc to exit the program. 10. Shut the system down and remove any diskettes in the system. 11. Disconnect all AC power cords from the system and wait 60 seconds. 12. Reconnect the AC power cords and power up the system.
Chapter 4 4. Solving Problems This chapter helps you identify and solve problems that might occur while you are using the system. Resetting the System To do this: Press: Soft boot reset, which clears system memory and reloads the operating system. Ctrl+Alt+Del Clear system memory, restart POST, and reload the operating Reset button system. Cold boot reset, which clears system memory, restarts POST, reloads the operating system, and halts power to all peripherals.
Chapter 4: Solving Problems Checklist ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ 100 Are all cables correctly connected and secured? Are the processors fully seated in their slots on the baseboard? Are all add-in ISA and PCI boards fully seated in their slots on the baseboard? Are all switch and jumper settings on the baseboard correct? Are all jumper and switch settings on add-in boards and peripheral devices correct? To check these settings, refer to the manufacturer’s documentation that comes with them.
Running New Application Software 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. Checklist ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the system meet the minimum hardware requirements for the software? See the software documentation. Is the software an authorized copy? If not, get one; unauthorized copies often do not work.
Chapter 4: Solving Problems After the System Has Been Running Correctly Problems that occur after the system hardware and software have been running correctly often indicate equipment failure. Many situations that are easy to correct, however, can also cause such problems; sometimes the problem stems from changes made to the system, such as hardware or software that has been added or removed. Checklist ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ If you are running the software from a diskette, try a new copy of the software.
More Problem-solving Procedures More Problem-solving Procedures The following subsections provide a more detailed approach to identifying a problem and locating its source. Preparing the System for Diagnostic Testing Caution: Turn off devices before disconnecting cables: before disconnecting any peripheral cables from the system, turn off the system and any external peripheral devices. Failure to do so can cause permanent damage to the system and/or the peripheral devices. 1.
Chapter 4: Solving Problems Caution: Read help information for a test before running it: the diagnostic package contains many optional tests that should be used only by a user with advanced technical knowledge. Inadvertent actions could be damaging, such as running a hard drive write test on a hard disk. All tests that require external hardware, user interaction, or are destructive, are disabled in the default configurations.
Specific Problems and Corrective Actions Specific Problems and Corrective Actions This section provides possible solutions for these specific problems: • Power light does not light. • No beep or incorrect beep pattern. • No characters appear on screen. • Characters on the screen appear distorted or incorrect. • System cooling fans do not rotate. • Diskette drive activity light does not light. • Hard disk drive activity light does not light. • CD-ROM drive activity light does not light.
Chapter 4: Solving Problems No Beep Codes If the system operates normally, but there was no beep, the speaker may be defective. If the speaker is enabled, but the speaker does not function, contact your service representative or authorized dealer for assistance. Record the beep code emitted by POST, and see “Error and Informational Messages” on page 110.
Specific Problems and Corrective Actions Characters Are Distorted or Incorrect Check the following: ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the brightness and contrast controls properly adjusted on the video monitor? See the manufacturer’s documentation. Are the video monitor signal and power cables properly installed? Is the correct monitor/video board installed for your operating system? If the problem persists, the video monitor may be faulty or it may be the incorrect type. Contact your service representative for assistance.
Chapter 4: Solving Problems Diskette Drive Activity Light Does Not Light Check the following: ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the diskette drive power and signal cables properly installed? Are all relevant switches and jumpers on the diskette drive set correctly? Is the diskette drive properly configured? Is the diskette drive activity light always on? If so, the signal cable may be plugged in incorrectly. If you are using the onboard diskette controller, use the SSU to make sure that Onboard Floppy is set to Enabled.
Specific Problems and Corrective Actions CD-ROM Drive Activity Light Does Not Light Check the following: ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the power and signal cables 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? Note: Front panel hard disk LED indicates IDE and SCSI devices: the hard disk drive activity light on the front panel lights when either an IDE hard disk drive, or a SCSI device contr
Chapter 4: Solving Problems Problems with Application Software If you have problems with application software, do the following: • Verify that the software is properly configured for the system. See the software installation and operation documentation for instructions on setting up and using the software. • Try a different copy of the software to see if the problem is with the copy you are using. • Make sure all cables are installed correctly. • Verify that the baseboard jumpers are set correctly.
Error and Informational Messages POST Codes and Countdown Codes The BIOS indicates the current testing phase during POST after the video adapter has been successfully initialized by outputting a 2-digit hex code to I/O location 80h. If a port-80h ISA POST board is installed, it displays the 2-digit code on a pair of hex display LEDs, see Table 4-1.
Chapter 4: Solving Problems Table 4-1 (continued) Port-80 Codes Normal Port 80 Beeps Codes Error 22 Test 8742 Keyboard Controller 1-3-1-3 24 28 Set ES segment register to 4 GB 1-3-3-1 2A Clear 512K base RAM 2C 1-3-4-1 RAM failure on address line xxxx* 2E 1-3-4-3 RAM failure on data bits xxxx* of low byte of memory bus 30 1-4-1-1 RAM failure on data bits xxxx* of high byte of memory bus 32 Test processor bus-clock frequency 34 Test CMOS 35 RAM Initialize alternate chipset registers
Error and Informational Messages Table 4-1 (continued) Port-80 Codes Normal Port 80 Beeps Codes Error 49 Initialize PCI bus and devices 4A Initialize all video adapters in system 4B Display QuietBoot screen 4C Shadow video BIOS ROM 4E Display copyright notice 50 Display processor type and speed 51 Initialize EISA board 52 Test keyboard 54 Set key click if enabled 56 Enable keyboard 58 2-2-3-1 Test for unexpected interrupts 5A Display prompt Press F2 to enter SETUP 5C Test RAM
Chapter 4: Solving Problems Table 4-1 (continued) Port-80 Codes Normal Port 80 Beeps Codes Error 74 Test real-time clock 76 Check for keyboard errors 7A Test for key lock on 74 Test real-time clock 76 Check for keyboard errors 7A Test for key lock on 7C Set up hardware interrupt vectors 7E Test coprocessor if present 80 Detect and install external RS-232 ports 82 Detect and install external parallel ports 85 Initialize PC-compatible PnP ISA devices 86 Re-initialize on board I/O p
Error and Informational Messages Table 4-1 (continued) Port-80 Codes Normal Port 80 Beeps Codes Error 9A Shadow option ROMs 9C Set up Power Management 9E Enable hardware interrupts A0 Set time of day A2 Check key lock A4 Initialize typematic rate A8 Erase F2 prompt AA Scan for F2 key stroke AC Enter SETUP AE Clear in-POST flag B0 Check for errors B2 POST done – prepare to boot Operating System B4 1 One short beep before boot B5 Display MultiBoot menu B6 Check password (opt
Chapter 4: Solving Problems Table 4-1 (continued) Port-80 Codes Normal Port 80 Beeps Codes Error D8 Shutdown error DA Extended Block Move DC Shutdown 10 error POST Error Codes and Messages The following error codes and messages are representative of various conditions BIOS identifies. The exact strings and error numbers may be different from those listed here.
POST Error Codes and Messages Table 4-2 (continued) POST Error Codes and Messages Code Error message 0251 System CMOS checksum bad - Default configuration used 0260 System timer error 0270 Real-time clock error 0297 ECC Memory error in base (extended) memory test in Bank xx 02B2 Incorrect Drive A type - run SETUP 02B3 Incorrect Drive B type - run SETUP 02D0 System cache error - Cache disabled 02F5 DMA Test Failed 02F6 Software NMI Failed 0401 Invalid System Configuration Data - run c
Chapter 4: Solving Problems Table 4-2 (continued) 118 POST Error Codes and Messages Code Error message 8106 Processor 1 Thermal Trip failure 8107 Processor 2 Thermal Trip failure 8108 Watchdog Timer failed on last boot, BSP switched 810A Processor 2 failed initialization on last boot 810B Processor 1 failed initialization on last boot 810C Processor 1 disabled, system in uniprocessor mode 810D Processor 2 disabled, system in uniprocessor mode 810E Processor 1 failed FRB Level 3 timer 8
Chapter 5 5. Installing or Replacing Drives and Power Supplies SCSI Hard Disk Drives The system supports a variety of low-voltage differential (LVD) and single-ended SCSI devices. As shipped from the factory, the system might contain only a single hard disk drive (sometimes called the “system disk”). Contact your sales or service representative for a list of optional approved SCSI devices. Caution: Electrostatic discharge (ESD): ESD can damage disk drives, add-in boards, and other components.
Chapter 5: Installing or Replacing Drives and Power Supplies 3. Orient the drive so the connector is near the top surface of the drive, then place the plastic carrier and heatsink assembly on top of the drive (Figure 5-1). 4. Using four screws of the correct size and length, attach the carrier to the drive.
SCSI Hard Disk Drives 1. Open the front bezel by rotating its right side out and to the left. 2. If you installed a padlock on the metal door to the bays, unlock the padlock and remove it. 3. Loosen the plastic latch securing the metal door to the chassis, and open the door. 4. Check the bank of yellow LEDs on the front panel to determine which drive is bad. 5.
Chapter 5: Installing or Replacing Drives and Power Supplies 9. Gently push the new drive into the bay. To engage the latch, the carrier handle should be approximately at a 45° angle from the vertical front of the chassis. As you push the drive into the bay, the two rounded notches in the carrier handle slide onto the two round pegs inside the drive bay (see Figure 5-3).
Removing or Installing a Power Supply Removing or Installing a Power Supply The SGI 1400 server comes standard with three power supplies. All three should be plugged in to provide your system with high availability. If one power supply fails, the server will continue to run uninterrupted. The SGI 1400 server also comes with a power share board (PSB). The PSB supports one to three supplies.
Chapter 5: Installing or Replacing Drives and Power Supplies Figure 5-4 Removing a Power Supply Installing a Power Supply Use the following steps to install a new power supply into the server. 1. Slide the power supply into its bay. 2. With even force on the flared, vertical edges, push toward the front of the system until the edges rest against the rear of the chassis and the supply engages its connector. 3. Install and tighten the four screws holding the supply to the back of the chassis. 4.
Appendix A A. Environmental and Regulatory Specifications Environmental and Regulatory Specifications The following sections and tables present information that may be important to the operation of your SGI 1400 server. Table A-1 provides environmental specifications. Table A-1 Environmental Specifications Temperature Nonoperating Operating –40 ˚C to 70 ˚C (–55 ˚F to 150 ˚F) 10 ˚C to 35 ˚C (41 ˚F to 95 ˚F); derated 0.
Appendix A: Environmental and Regulatory Specifications Manufacturer’s Regulatory Declarations The SGI 1400 server products conform to several national and international specifications and European Directives listed on the “Manufacturer’s Declaration of Conformity.” The CE insignia displayed on each device is an indication of conformity to the European requirements. Caution: Each SGI 1400 server system has several governmental and third-party approvals, licenses, and permits.
Environmental and Regulatory Specifications Upgrade Regulatory Label If you received a regulatory label with an upgrade, place it on the back of the system near the Manufacturer’s Declaration of Conformity label. Class A Compliance This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Appendix A: Environmental and Regulatory Specifications Electromagnetic Emissions This device complies with the Class A limits of Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Also, this device complies with Class A electromagnetic emissions limits of C.I.S.P.R.
Environmental and Regulatory Specifications Tensión alimentación: 100/240 ~ VAC Frecuencia: 50/60 Hz: Consumo de corriente: 7.6 A Chinese Class A Regulatory Notice Industry Canada Notice (Canada Only) This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Appendix A: Environmental and Regulatory Specifications Korean Class A Regulatory Notice Shielded Cables The SGI 1400 server system is FCC-compliant under test conditions that include the use of shielded cables between the server and its peripherals. Your server and any peripherals you purchase from Silicon Graphics have shielded cables. Shielded cables reduce the possibility of interference with radio, television, and other devices.
Appendix B B. SGI 1400 Server Rackmount Installation Safety Guidelines Before you remove a server cover, observe these safety guidelines: • Only technically qualified personnel should mount the server in a rack. • Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the server. • Turn off the server using the push-button on/off power switch on the front panel of the server, and unplug the AC power cord from each power supply or wall outlet.
Appendix B: SGI 1400 Server Rackmount Installation SHOCK AND VIBRATION CONDITIONS: The server’s mounting rails do not provide dampening and insulation from excess mechanical vibration and shock. If you are installing the server in a location that is subject to shock and vibration in excess of the values these units are rated to, you must obtain an appropriate mounting system.
Equipment Rack Precautions Equipment Rack Precautions Warning: ANCHOR THE EQUIPMENT RACK: The equipment rack must be anchored to an unmovable support to prevent it from falling over when one or more servers are extended in front of it on slide assemblies. The anchors must be able to withstand a force of up to 113 kg (250 lbs). You must also consider the weight of any other device installed in the rack.
Appendix B: SGI 1400 Server Rackmount Installation Introduction The SGI 1400 server is designed to either stand upright (pedestal mode) or be mounted in a rack (rack mode). Figure 1-1 in Chapter 1 shows examples of these configurations. If you ordered a rackmountable server, the information in this appendix explains the proper procedure for mounting it. Table B-1 provides size information that may help the processes of installing the server in an EIA-compatible 19-inch equipment rack.
Prepare the Slide Assemblies Prepare the Slide Assemblies Use Figure B-1 and the following steps to prepare the rackmounting slide assemblies. 1. Remove the slide assemblies from the kit. 2. Orient a slide assembly so that the smallest outer bar is facing down. 3. Fully extend the telescoping slide assembly until the center bar hits the safety latch on the small outer bar (all three overlapping bars will be visible). 4.
Appendix B: SGI 1400 Server Rackmount Installation 4 4 3 1 2 5 Figure B-1 Outer Slide Assembly Figure B-1 components shown are: 1. Large outer bar 2. Center bar 3. Small outer bar 4. Safety latch on the small outer bar 5.
Prepare the Slide Assemblies Prepare the Server Before you can install the server in the 19-inch equipment rack, you must install a bezel, handles, and the small bars of the slide assemblies onto the sides of the server. Attaching the Bezel Frame and Door To be installed in a rack, the server needs a bezel frame with rectangular cutouts where the chassis handles fit. 1. Attach the bezel frame by inserting the tabs at the corner of the frame into their corresponding rectangular slots on the chassis. 2.
Appendix B: SGI 1400 Server Rackmount Installation Attach the Small Bar of the Slide Assembly to the Server Use Figure B-2 and the following steps to properly attach the small bar of the slide assembly to the server chassis. 1. Remove four screws from the kit. 2. While facing the side of the server, orient the small bar so that the flat side faces the top and the right-angle end faces the front of the server. 3.
Prepare the Slide Assemblies 2 1 4 3 Figure B-2 Small Bar of the Slide Assembly Figure B-2 components shown are: 1. Threaded hole in chassis 2. Safety latch 3. Screw 4.
Appendix B: SGI 1400 Server Rackmount Installation Preparing the Equipment Rack Before you can install the server in the 19-inch equipment rack, you must attach the center bar and large outer bar assemblies to the vertical rails of the rack. Attach the Center and Large Outer Bar Assemblies When mounting the server in a rack you should connect the sliding bar assemblies to the right-angle brackets prior to installing them.
Prepare the Slide Assemblies 1 3 7 5 4 6 4 6 Figure B-3 2 Center Bar and Large Outer Bar Assembly Figure B-3 shows the bar assembly and specific components: 1. Back right-angle extension bracket 2. Screws and their mounting locations 3. Flat washer, lock washer, and nut 4. Large outer bar 5. Safety latch location on the center bar 6. Center bar 7.
Appendix B: SGI 1400 Server Rackmount Installation Attach the Bracket and Rail Assemblies to the Equipment Rack Note: Mounting holes in the vertical rails of equipment racks are commonly spaced in a 5/8 x 5/8 x 1/2-inch sequence. Perform the following steps carefully; brackets must be mounted with precision to allow room for the next server you install in a rack. You may want to mark the appropriate top and bottom holes with a pen or pencil. 1. Remove two screws, and a bar nut from the kit. 2.
Prepare the Slide Assemblies 2 3 1 4 Figure B-4 Right-angle Bracket and Vertical Rail Figure B-4 components shown are: 1. Screw 2. Vertical rail 3. Bar nut 4.
Appendix B: SGI 1400 Server Rackmount Installation Install the Server in the Rack Warning: ANCHOR THE EQUIPMENT RACK: The equipment rack must be anchored to an unmovable support to prevent it from falling over when one or more servers are extended in front of it on slide assemblies. The anchors must be able to withstand a force of up to 113 kg (250 lbs). You must also consider the weight of any other device installed in the rack. Use the following steps to install the server in the rack: 1.
Prepare the Slide Assemblies 3 4 2 1 4 Figure B-5 2 Installing the Server in the Rack Figure B-5 components shown are: 1. Small outer bar 2. Center bar 3. Large outer bar 4.
Index A add-in, 3 add-in board ISA, 52 ISA slot, 21 PCI, 52 PCI bus slots, 21 address base memory, 19 extended memory, 19 administrative, 29 administrative password, 26 Advanced Chipset Control Submenu, configuring in Setup, 45 Advanced Menu, configuring in Setup, 41 audible beep error codes, 33 B baseboard component locations, figure, 14 form factor, 3, 14 base memory, 19 beep codes, 33 BIOS changing the language, 96 recovering, 95 update utility, 31 upgrading, 92 boot, 29 bootable media required by POS
Index D DC outputs, 10 diagnostics preparing system for testing, 103 using PCDiagnostics, 103 disk array, 9 diskette enabling/disabling floppy writes, 28 no booting in secure mode without password, 28 reconfiguring if cannot enter Setup, 34 running SSU from, 31, 32 drive diskette, 3 expansion, 3 hard, 3 internal, 9 maximum, 9 extended memory, 19 external drive bays, 9 F feature summary board, 13 chassis side view, 7 front controls and indicators, 4 Firmware Update Utility, 96 Firmware update utility, 31
Index I/O ISA expansion slots, 13 PCI expansion slots, 13 ports provided, 14 I/O Device Configuration submenu, configuring in Setup, 43 ISA embedded device support, 13 expansion slots, 13 feature summary, 21 messages, error and informational, 110 mouse compatibility, 24 inactivity timer, 24 K P keyboard compatibility, 24 features, configuring, Setup, 40 lockout timer, setting in SSU, 24 password administrative, 26 entering to unblank screen, 28 user, 26 using to reactivate keyboard/mouse, 24, 28 which
Index power on/off locking on/off switch, Setup, 28 power supply 400 watt, 3 AC input, 125 DC outputs, 10 hazardous conditions, 123 input voltage ranges, 10 maximum watts, drives, 9 problems after running new application software, 101 after system has been running correctly, 102 application software, 110 beep codes, 106 bootable CD-ROM not detected, 110 CD-ROM drive activity light, 109 confirm OS loading, 104 diskette drive light, 108 hard drive light, 108 initial system startup, 99 network, 109 no charact
Index service no user-serviceable parts, power supply, 123 Setup Advanced Chipset Control submenu, 45 Advanced menu, 41 Boot menu, 49 cannot enter, need to reconfigure diskette, 34 changing configuration, 31 description, 35 Exit menu, 51 Hard Drive submenu, 50 I/O Device Configuration submenu, 43 keyboard features menu, 40 locking reset and power on/off switches, 28 Main menu, 37 PCI Configuration submenu, 42 PCI Device, Embedded SCSI submenu contents, 42 PCI Devices submenu, 43 primary IDE master and slav
Index V video blanking for security, 28 controller, 22 expansion, 22 graphics controller, 14 memory, 13 resolutions supported, 22 video memory, 22 W Warning no user-serviceable parts, power supply, 123 write to diskette, disabling, 28 152
