Page 1 User’s Guide Order Number: EK-GS320-UG. B01 This guide is intended for those who manage, operate, or service the AlphaServer GS160/320 system and the AlphaServer GS80 rack system. It covers configuration guidelines, operation, system management, and basic troubleshooting. Compaq Computer Corporation...
Page 2 Torvalds in several countries. UNIX is a registered trademark of The Open Group in the U.S. and other countries. All other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies. Compaq shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Preface ........................ix Chapter 1 Introduction AlphaServer GS160/320 and GS80 Systems......... 1-2 Firmware Utilities Overview ..............1-4 System Architecture................1-5 Chapter 2 GS160/320 System Overview System Characteristics ................. 2-2 System Box Architecture ..............2-4 Quad Building Block (QBB) Components ..........2-6 2.3.1 Backplane ..................
Page 4 Chapter 3 GS160/320 System Configuration Rules GS160 System Cabinet ................. 3-2 GS320 System Cabinets................ 3-4 Power Cabinet..................3-6 3.3.1 Power Supply Slot Assignments ............. 3-8 System Box..................3-10 QBB Color Code .................. 3-12 Memory Configurations ..............3-14 Memory Interleaving Guidelines ............3-16 PCI Boxes....................
Page 5 Chapter 7 Operation SRM Console ..................7-2 7.1.1 SRM Command Overview............... 7-4 7.1.2 Setting the Control Panel Message ..........7-6 Displaying the System Configuration ........... 7-7 7.2.1 Show Boot Command..............7-7 7.2.2 Show Config Command..............7-8 7.2.3 Show Device Command ..............7-16 7.2.4 Show Memory Command ..............
Page 6 Glossary Index Examples 6–1 SCM Power-Up Display ................ 6-2 6–2 SRM Power-Up Display ................ 6-6 6–3 Booting Tru64 UNIX from a Local SCSI Disk ........6-16 6–4 RIS Boot ....................6-18 6–5 Tru64 UNIX Installation Display ............6-20 6–6 Booting OpenVMS from a Local Disk ..........6-22 6–7 InfoServer Boot ...................
Page 7 2–14 Distribution Board ................2-18 2–15 Distribution Board in Single-Box System........... 2-19 2–16 Hierarchical Switch................2-20 2–17 Power System..................2-22 2–18 AC Input Box ..................2-24 2–19 PCI Master Box................... 2-26 2–20 Control Panel ..................2-28 2–21 Control Panel LED Status ..............2-30 3–1 GS160 System ..................
Page 8 7–1 Summary of SRM Commands ............... 7-2 7–2 Notation Formats for SRM Console Commands ........7-4 7–3 Special Characters for SRM Console ........... 7-5 7–4 Device Naming Conventions ............... 7-17 7–5 SRM Environment Variables for Soft Partitions ........ 7-23 7–6 SCM Environment Variables for Hard Partitions ......
Page 9: Preface
Preface Intended Audience This manual is for managers and operators of Compaq AlphaServer 80/160/320 family systems. Document Structure This manual uses a structured documentation design. Topics are organized into small sections, usually consisting of two facing pages. Most topics begin with an abstract that provides an overview of the section, followed by an illustration or example.
Page 10: Alphaserver 80/160/320 Family Documentation
AlphaServer GS80/160/320 Service Information CD AlphaServer GS160/320 Upgrade Manual EK–GS320–UP EK–GSR80–UP AlphaServer GS80 Upgrade Manual EK–GS320–SP AlphaServer GS80/160/320 Site Preparation Information on the Internet Visit the Compaq Web site at www.compaq.com for service tools and more information about the AlphaServer 80/160/320 family systems.
Page 11: Introduction
The GS80 rack system uses up to four Alpha microprocessors in a drawer. Each rack holds up to two system drawers. This chapter introduces the AlphaServer GS160/320 and AlphaServer GS80 systems. There are three sections: •...
Page 12: Alphaserver Gs160 And Gs80 Systems
GS160/320 system, the modules are in a system box in a cabinet. In the GS80 rack system, the modules are in a drawer. Figure 1–1 AlphaServer GS160 and GS80 Systems GS80 System GS160 System PK-0654-00 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide...
Page 13 Additional I/O and storage can be housed in expander cabinets. AlphaServer GS80 System The AlphaServer GS80 rack system contains up to two system drawers, I/O, and storage. Each system drawer supports up to four CPU modules, for a maximum of eight CPUs per system. Power components are mounted at the bottom of the rack cabinet.
Page 14: Firmware And Utilities Overview
LFU (Loadable Firmware Update Utility) You can boot this utility (with the SRM boot command) whenever you need to update the SRM console firmware or I/O device firmware. The CD with the AlphaServer firmware is updated periodically. AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide...
Page 15: Sample System Architecture
System Architecture Each QBB in a GS160/320 system and each QBB (system drawer) in a GS80 system has a backplane and a switch supporting the CPU modules, memory modules, and I/O riser modules. Figure 1–2 shows two QBBs in a single-box system. Figure 1–2 Sample System Architecture System Box To PCI Boxes...
Page 17: Gs160/320 System Overview
Chapter 2 GS160/320 System Overview Each system cabinet contains one or two system boxes. The system box houses two quad building blocks, or QBBs. CPU modules, memory modules, power modules, and I/O riser modules plug into the QBB backplane. The power cabinet contains power components, PCI boxes, and storage shelves. This chapter provides an overview of the system in these sections: •...
Page 18: System Box
Table 2–1 System Box Characteristics Characteristic Specification Size 535 mm H x 550 mm W x 475 mm D (21.06 in. x 21.65 in. x 18.7 in.) Weight 54.55 kg (120 lb) maximum Maximum heat dissipation 2000 w (6,850 Btu/hr) AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide...
Page 19: Power Cabinet And System Environmental Characteristics
Table 2–2 Power Cabinet and System Environmental Characteristics Power Cabinet Specifications Electrical Voltage 120/208 VAC (U.S) 380–415 VAC (Europe) 200 VAC (Japan) Phase 3-phase Frequency 50–60 Hz Maximum input 21 A current/phase Heat dissipation 9,300 W/31,800 Btu/Hr Environmental Temperature Operating: 5° to 35°C (41 to 95°F) Not operating: -40°...
Page 20: System Box Block Diagram (16-Processor System)
I/O SCM Operator PCI Box Console CPU CPU CPU PCI Box Switch PCI Box Hierarchical System Box 2 Switch CPU CPU CPU PCI Box Switch PCI Box CPU CPU CPU PCI Box Switch PCI Box PK-0623-98 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide...
Page 21: System Box Block Diagram (8-Processor System)
The switch on the backplane connects the CPU modules, memory modules, I/O riser modules, and global port. In an 8-P system, the global ports connect the QBBs to the distribution board. In a 16-P or a 32-P system, the global ports connect the QBBs to the hierarchical switch.
Page 22: System Box Qbbs (Top View)
Quad Building Block (QBB) Components Figure 2–4 shows two QBBs back to back in the system box. Figure 2–4 System Box QBBs (Top View) QBB 1 (Front) Top View PK-0612-98 QBB 0 (Rear) AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide...
Page 23 The QBB backplanes are attached to a stiffener and mounted in a system box enclosure. Each backplane has a differently positioned cutout to accommodate the global port modules. A global port module is mounted on the front of one QBB and the other is mounted on the back of the other QBB, putting both global port modules near the distribution board (or the hierarchical switch) when the system box is installed in the cabinet.
Page 24: Backplane
Each QBB backplane is located at the center of the system box. Figure 2–5 shows an unpopulated backplane (no modules installed) as you would see it from the front of the system box. Figure 2–5 Backplane (System Box, Front View) PK0600 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide...
Page 25 The CPU, memory, power, and I/O riser modules plug into the backplane. Because of the orientation of the QBB backplanes, the modules are situated differently in the front and rear of the system box. See Section 3.5 for more information. The switch interconnect on the backplane allows any processor to access any memory on the QBB.
Page 26: Cpu Module
DC power converter. Also included on the module is logic for implementing self-test diagnostics. Each module has a Run LED and a Hot Swap LED. Figure 2–6 CPU Module Power Converter Chip Run LED Hot Swap PK0602 2-10 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide...
Page 27: Memory Module
2.3.3 Memory Module A memory module has eight DIMM slots. See Section 3.7 for memory configuration guidelines. Figure 2–7 Memory Module DIMMs PK0603 GS160/320 System Overview 2-11...
Page 28: Directory Module
In a two-drawer GS80 system, a directory module is required in each system drawer. No directory module is needed in a one-drawer system. The directory module functions as a memory coherency manager. Figure 2–8 Directory Module Directory DIMMs PK0606 2-12 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide...
Page 29: Power Modules
2.3.5 Power Modules Two power modules are installed in the QBB backplane. The main power module and the auxiliary power module convert 48 VDC to the various voltages required to power the QBB. Figure 2–9 Power Modules Auxiliary Power Module Main Power Module PK-0604-99 GS160/320 System Overview...
Page 30: Power System Manager Module
C EEROMs residing on the CPUs, memory modules, and the QBB backplane. The PSM uses a serial I/O port connection to communicate with one CPU module at a time. The PSM can only perform a function as the result of a request from the SCM. 2-14 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide...
Page 31: Clock Splitter Module
2.3.7 Clock Splitter Module The clock splitter module converts one global signal to identical copies of a signal that is then distributed to master phase lock loops associated with the ASICs and the system processors within a QBB. It also generates independent clock signals for the I/O domain. Figure 2–11 Clock Splitter Module PK2222 GS160/320 System Overview...
Page 32: I/O Riser Module
The I/O riser module is used to connect the QBB backplane to a PCI box. A “local” I/O riser module is located on the QBB backplane; a “remote” I/O riser module is in the PCI box. Figure 2–12 I/O Riser Module PK0605 2-16 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide...
Page 33: Global Port Module
2.3.9 Global Port Module The global port provides the interconnect to the other QBB(s) through the distribution board or the hierarchical switch. Figure 2–13 Global Port Module Front QBB Rear QBB PK-0655-00 GS160/320 System Overview 2-17...
Page 34: 2.3.10 Distribution Board
2.3.10 Distribution Board In single-box systems, a distribution board connects the two QBBs through the global ports. Figure 2–14 Distribution Board PK1244 2-18 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide...
Page 35: Distribution Board In Single-Box System
Figure 2–15 is a block diagram showing the distribution board as the interconnect between two QBBs. Figure 2–15 Distribution Board in Single-Box System System Box To PCI Boxes Switch Distribution Board To PCI Boxes Switch PK-0601A-98 GS160/320 System Overview 2-19...
Page 36: 2.3.11 Hierarchical Switch
In two-box systems, a hierarchical switch links the QBBs through the global ports. The hierarchical switch connects QBBs in three- and four-box systems also. Figure 2–16 Hierarchical Switch System Box 2 System Box 4 System Box 3 System Box 1 PK0626 2-20 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide...
Page 37 The hierarchical switch links the QBBs in systems having more than one system box. Figure 2–16 shows cable connectors for each system box (a pair of connectors for two signal cables routed to each QBB global port in the system). The hierarchical switch power manager (HPM) module controls power and monitors the temperature inside the hierarchical switch housing.
Page 38: Power System
Box 4 Box 2 (Brown) (Green) Subrack 1 (Blue) Subrack 2 System System (Green) Box 3 Box 1 (Orange) (Blue) Subrack 3 (Orange) Subrack 4 (Brown) AC Input Orange Brown AC Input Blue Green PK0615A 2-22 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide...
Page 39 Power cables and components are color-coded to ensure proper identification and easy handling. NOTE: Color-coded components and power cables must match to ensure proper power distribution, particularly in hard-partitioned systems. Figure 2–17 shows each system box and its color-related power subrack and AC input box.
Page 40: Ac Input Box
Figure 2–18 AC Input Box J-16 J-18 J-8 J-10 J-15 J-17 Cabinet Front J-5 J-6 J-12 J-19 J-21 J-14 J-11 J-13 J-20 J-22 CB5 CB7 CB9 CB11 L1 L2 L3 CB10 Cabinet Rear PK-0645-99 2-24 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide...
Page 41: Ac Input Box Circuit Breakers
The three LEDs on the AC input box should be lit at all times, indicating that all three power phases are present in the 3-phase AC input. Table 2–3 lists the AC input box circuit breakers and the lines they protect. Table 2–3 AC Input Box Circuit Breakers Circuit Breaker Line(s) Protected...
Page 42: Pci I/O
Serial Port Control Port Panel DVD/CD-ROM Floppy Drive Mouse Power Supply LEDs Power Supply LEDs Rear Remote I/O Remote I/O Local Terminal Riser Module Riser Module Port LEDs CSB Node ID Switch Modem Ports Port PK0656 2-26 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide...
Page 43 A PCI master box has a standard I/O module, a DVD/CD-ROM drive and a floppy drive as shown in Figure 2–19. PCI expansion boxes provide additional slots for options. Each PCI power supply has three LEDs: Vaux OK, Power OK, and Swap OK.
Page 44: Control Panel
Control Panel The control panel is located at the top of the power cabinet. It has a three-position Off/On/Secure switch, three pushbuttons, three status LEDs, and a diagnostic display. Figure 2–20 Control Panel PK0621 2-28 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide...
Page 45 The callouts in Figure 2–20 point to these components on the control panel: – Secure LED – When lit, indicates that the keyswitch is in the Secure position and system is powered on. All pushbuttons and SCM functions are disabled, including remote access to the system. —...
Page 46: Control Panel Leds
System powered off for any of the following reasons: o No AC power available o Keyswitch in Off position o Keyswitch in On position but system powered off by remote console or power/temperature failure PK-0622-99 2-30 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide...
Page 47: Gs160/320 System Configuration Rules
Chapter 3 GS160/320 System Configuration Rules This chapter provides configuration rules for the following: • GS160 System Cabinet • GS320 System Cabinets • Power Cabinet • System Box • QBB Color Code • Memory Configurations • Memory Interleaving Guidelines • PCI Boxes •...
Page 48: Gs160 System Cabinet
One system cabinet houses either one system box or two system boxes. In a one-box system, a distribution board connects the two QBBs. In a two-box system, a hierarchical switch connects the QBBs. Figure 3–1 GS160 System System Box 2 System Box 1 PK0614 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide...
Page 49 About the System Cabinet The cabinet contains the following components: • Vertical mounting rails • Wrist strap for static discharge protection GS160 Configuration Rules • System box 1 (see Figure 3–1) is mounted in the lower half of the cabinet, above the blower.
Page 50: Gs320 System Cabinets
Figure 3–2 shows the front view of the system cabinets. Two system cabinets house either three system boxes or four system boxes. hierarchical switch is used to connect the QBBs. Figure 3–2 GS320 System System System Box 4 Box 2 System System Box 3 Box 1 PK0615 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide...
Page 51 GS320 System Configuration Rules • In system cabinet 1, system box 1 (see Figure 3–2) is mounted in the lower half of the cabinet, above the blower. System box 2 is mounted in the upper half of the cabinet, above system box 1. •...
Page 52: Power Cabinet
System Box 4 Box 2 (Brown) (Green) Subrack 1 (Blue) Subrack 2 System System (Green) Box 3 Box 1 (Orange) (Blue) Subrack 3 (Orange) Subrack 4 (Brown) AC Input Orange Brown AC Input Blue Green PK0615A AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide...
Page 53 Power System Requirements • Each system box requires a power subrack. • Each power subrack has three power supplies. The third power supply is always redundant. See Section 3.3.1 for power supply slot assignments. • Two AC input boxes are required. Cables, AC input boxes (including AC circuit breakers), power subracks, and system boxes are color-coded at cable connections to ensure proper cabling.
Page 54: Power Supply Slot Assignments
Figure 3–4 Power Supply Slot Assignments Power Blue Cabinet Bulkhead Power Subrack Green Power Subrack Power Orange Cabinet Bulkhead Power Subrack Brown Power Subrack AC Input 2 AC Input 1 indicates redundant power supply slot. PK-0624-99 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide...
Page 55 Power Supply Configuration Rules • Power subracks are always mounted in the same power cabinet location, regardless of the number of system boxes. • Power supply slot assignments remain the same in all systems, regardless of the number of system boxes. •...
Page 56: System Box
Figure 3–5 System Box QBB (Cabinet Front) Memory 2 Memory 0 I/O Riser Directory CPU 3 CPU 1 I/O Riser Signal Cable Clock CPU 2 CPU 0 Auxiliary Splitter Power Main Memory 3 Memory 1 Power PK0610 3-10 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide...
Page 57: System Box Qbb (Cabinet Rear)
System Box Configuration Rules • A system box has two QBBs. • A QBB supports up to four CPU modules. • A QBB supports up to four memory modules. • A QBB has up to two I/O riser modules; each I/O riser module connects to one PCI box.
Page 58: Qbb Color Code
CPU 3 (Blue) (Blue) Directory Memory 2 Memory 0 (White) (Gray) (Gray) Memory 3 Memory 1 Auxiliary (Gray) (Gray) Power (Orange) (Red) Clock CPU 2 CPU 0 Main Splitter (Blue) (Blue) Power (Green) (Yellow) PK0628 3-12 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide...
Page 59: Qbb Center Bar Color Code (Cabinet Rear)
Figure 3–8 QBB Center Bar Color Code (Cabinet Rear) Main Clock Power Splitter CPU 0 CPU 2 (Yellow) (Green) (Blue) (Blue) Global Auxiliary Port 1 Memory 1 Memory 2 Power (Orange) (Gray) (Gray) (Red) Memory 0 CPU 1 CPU 3 Global (Gray) (Blue)
Page 60: Memory Configurations
DIMM 0 DIMM 1 Array 0 DIMM 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 2 DIMM 3 DIMM 0 DIMM 3 DIMM 1 DIMM 4 Array 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 5 DIMM 3 DIMM 6 DIMM 7 PK-0651-99 3-14 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide...
Page 61 Memory Configuration Guidelines • On a memory module, DIMMs are divided into two groups of four called arrays. • A memory module must be populated on an array-by-array basis; that is, groups of four DIMMs must be installed. • DIMMs in an array must be the same size and type. •...
Page 62: Memory Interleaving Guidelines
16-way Two memory modules, each with two arrays populated. Preferred method. Four memory modules with one array populated on each module. 32-way Four memory modules with two arrays populated on each module. 3-16 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide...
Page 63 Memory Interleaving Guidelines • The larger the interleaving factor, the better the system performance. • Avoid mixing memory sizes; this limits interleaving capability and potential bandwidth. 3-17 GS160/320 System Configuration Rules...
Page 64: Pci Boxes
PCI Bus Chip Chip PCI Bus PCI Bus PCI Bus PCI Bus Remote I/O Remote I/O Remote I/O Remote I/O Riser 1 Riser 0 Riser 1 Riser 0 Local I/O Riser Local I/O Riser QBB0 PK-0652-99 3-18 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide...
Page 65 The I/O subsystem consists of the local I/O interface (QBB) and the remote I/O interface (PCI box) connected by I/O cables. A system can have up to 16 PCI boxes. To identify PCI boxes in a system, a node ID is set using the node ID switch located on the rear panel of each PCI box (see Figure 3–11).
Page 66: Pci Box Slot Configuration
Cable connectors for the two remote I/O risers are shown as Riser 0 and Riser 1 in Figure 3–11. PCI slots and logical hoses are listed in Table 3– Figure 3–11 PCI Slot Locations Slot Riser Riser 0 PK-0643-99 3-20 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide...
Page 67: Pci Slots And Logical Hoses
PCI Slot Configuration Guidelines • I/O riser 0 must be installed. • The standard I/O module is always installed in riser 0-slot 1. • Install high-powered modules in slots with one inch module pitch (all slots except riser 0-slot 5, riser 0-slot 6, riser 1-slot 5, and riser 1-slot 6). •...
Page 68: 3.10 Expander Cabinet
BA356 (7) Default Default BA356 (8) Configuration Configuration BA356 (1) BA356 (1) BA356 (2) BA54A PCI (4) BA54A PCI (3) BA54A PCI (3) BA54A PCI (1) BA54A PCI (1) BA54A PCI (2) BA54A PCI (2) PK-0646-99 3-22 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide...
Page 69: Chapter 4 Gs80 Rack System Overview
Chapter 4 GS80 Rack System Overview In the rack system, the BA52A system drawer has a QBB containing a backplane, CPU modules, memory modules, power modules, and I/O riser modules. This chapter provides an overview of the BA52A drawer in these sections: •...
Page 70: Rack System Characteristics
Table 4–1 System Drawer Characteristics Characteristic Specification Size 40 cm H x 45 cm W x 65 cm D (15 in. x 18 in. x 25 in.) Weight 45 kg (100 lb) maximum Maximum heat dissipation 1500 w (4910 Btu/hr) AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide...
Page 71: Rack System Characteristics
Table 4–2 Rack System Characteristics Electrical Voltage 120 VAC (U.S.) 220–240 VAC (Europe) 200–240 VAC (Japan) Phase Single Frequency 50–60 Hz Maximum input 16 A (U.S.) current/circuit 12 A (Europe) 13 A (Japan) Maximum power 2.4 – 2.8 KVA (U.S.) consumption 5.2 –...
Page 72: System Drawer Architecture
The global port is part of the backplane. In a two- drawer system, the drawers are linked by a distribution board. Figure 4–2 Two-Drawer Block Diagram System Drawer 1 PCI Box Switch PCI Box Distribution System Drawer 2 Board PCI Box Switch PCI Box PK-0630-99 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide...
Page 73 The switch that interconnects the CPU modules, memory modules, and I/O riser modules is built into the system drawer backplane. In a two-drawer system, the system drawers are linked together through the global ports and the distribution board. A directory module is required in each system drawer in a two-drawer system.
Page 74: System Drawer Modules
System Drawer Modules The modules plug into the system drawer backplane. Figure 4–3 shows a fully populated backplane. Figure 4–4 shows the backplane with no modules. Figure 4–3 System Drawer Modules PK0619 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide...
Page 75: System Drawer Backplane
The CPU, memory, power, and I/O riser modules plug into the backplane located at the bottom of the system drawer. Callouts in Figure 4–3 point to the location of the following system drawer modules: – CPU module — Memory module ˜...
Page 77: Chapter 5 Gs80 Rack System Configuration Rules
Chapter 5 GS80 Rack System Configuration Rules This chapter provides configuration rules for the following: • Rack • Rack Power System GS80 Rack System Configuration Rules...
Page 78: Rack
Rack A rack houses a maximum of two system drawers. Figure 5–1 Rack COMPAQ AlphaServer GS80 LA75 Companion Printer d i g i t a l PK-0635-99 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide...
Page 79 About the Rack Cabinet The cabinet contains the following components: • One or two system drawers • Control panel (see Section 2.6 for details on the control panel) • AC input box • Power subrack with power supplies • Vertical mounting rails •...
Page 80: Rack Power System
Figure 5–2 Two-Drawer Rack Power System Power Supply Positions Drawer 2 Drawer 1 Power Subrack 2 H7504 (2) H7504 (1) Power Subrack 1 AC Input Box 2 AC Input Box 1 Redundant Power Supply Location PK-0638-99 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide...
Page 81 About the Power System • Each system drawer requires one power subrack. • Each system drawer requires two power supplies. • Each power subrack holds up to three power supplies. The third power supply is used for redundancy. GS80 Rack System Configuration Rules...
Page 83: Chapter 6 Booting And Installing An Operating System
Chapter 6 Booting and Installing an Operating System This chapter provides basic operating instructions, including powering up the system and booting the operating system. Sections in this chapter are: • Powering Up the System • Setting Boot Options • Booting Tru64 UNIX •...
Page 84: Powering Up The System
13 37 13 SCM_E0> I~ HSW4/HPM40 SysEvent: LINK0_ON Reg0:000F Reg1:AB81 SCM_E0> I~ HSW4/HPM40 SysEvent: LINK1_ON Reg0:010F Reg1:AB81 SCM_E0> I~ HSW4/HPM40 SysEvent: LINK2_ON Reg0:030F Reg1:AB81 SCM_E0> I~ HSW4/HPM40 SysEvent: LINK3_ON Reg0:070F Reg1:AB81 SCM_E0> ..............................SCM_E0> ........AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide...
Page 85 – The user issues a power on command. — Messages denoted by ~I~ are informational and do not indicate a serious event. Other types of messages include: *** – Diagnostic format indicating an error has occurred. ### – Diagnostic format indicating a warning. ~E~ –...
Page 86: Scm Power-Up Display
~I~ QbbConf(gp/io/c/m)=fbbfffff Assign=ff SQbb0=00 PQbb=00 SoftQbbId=fedcba98 ~I~ SysConfig: 37 13 07 19 07 12 c7 13 37 13 f7 11 f7 13 37 13 SCM_E0> QBB1 now Testing Step-C QBB2 now Testing Step-C QBB3 now Testing Step-C QBB0 Step(s)-B C Tested... AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide...
Page 87 Example 6–1 SCM Power-Up Display (Continued) › Phase 3 ~I~ QbbConf(gp/io/c/m)=fbbfffff Assign=ff SQbb0=00 PQbb=00 SoftQbbId=fedcba98 ~I~ SysConfig: 37 13 07 19 07 12 c7 13 37 13 f7 11 f7 13 37 13 SCM_E0> QBB0 now Testing Step-D QBB1 now Testing Step-D QBB2 now Testing Step-D QBB3 now Testing Step-D.....
Page 88: Srm Power-Up Display
CPU 0 initialized idle PCB initializing semaphores initializing heap initial heap 2c0c0 memory low limit = 1f2000 heap = 2c0c0, 1ffc0 initializing driver structures initializing idle process PID initializing file system initializing timer data structures lowering IPL AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide...
Page 89 – A snapshot of the system environment is displayed. See Section 8.7.3 for more information. — PALcode is loaded and started. ˜ The size of the system is determined and mapped. This system has four QBBs and five CPUs. Continued on next page Booting and Installing an Operating System...
Page 90 CPU 6 initialized idle PCB initializing idle process PID lowering IPL CPU 6 speed is 731 MHz create powerup starting console on CPU 9 initialized idle PCB initializing idle process PID lowering IPL Continued on next page AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide...
Page 91 Example 6–2 SRM Power-Up Display (Continued) CPU 9 speed is 731 MHz create powerup starting console on CPU 12 initialized idle PCB initializing idle process PID lowering IPL CPU 12 speed is 731 MHz create powerup initializing pka pkb pkc ewa dqa dqb dqc dqd initializing GCT/FRU at 1f2000 AlphaServer Console X5.7-6290, built on Feb 4 2000 at 01:41:06...
Page 92: Setting Boot Options
Enter the show bootdef_dev command to display the current default boot device. Enter the show device command for a list of all devices in the system. 6-10 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide...
Page 93: Boot_File
The syntax is: set bootdef_dev boot_device boot_device The name of the device on which the system software has been loaded. To specify more than one device, separate the names with commas. Example In this example, two boot devices are specified. The system will try booting from dkb0 and, if unsuccessful, will boot from dka0.
Page 94: Boot_Osflags
Stop in single-user mode. Boots /vmunix to single-user mode and stops at the # (root) prompt. D Full dump; implies “s” as well. By default, if Tru64 UNIX crashes, it completes a partial memory dump. Specifying “D” forces a full dump at system crash. 6-12 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide...
Page 95: Openvms Boot Flag Settings
OpenVMS Systems OpenVMS systems require an ordered pair as the flags_value argument: root_number and boot_flags. root_number Directory number of the system disk on which OpenVMS files are located. For example: root_number Root Directory 0 (default) [SYS0.SYSEXE] [SYS1.SYSEXE] [SYS2.SYSEXE] [SYS3.SYSEXE] boot_flags The hexadecimal value of the bit number or numbers set.
Page 96: Ei*0_Inet_Init Or Ew*0_Inet_Init
The third letter is the adapter ID for the specific Ethernet controller. Replace the asterisk (*) with the adapter ID letter when entering the command. The syntax is: set ei*0_inet_init value or set ew*0_inet_init value Example P00>>> set eia0_inet_init bootp 6-14 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide...
Page 97: Ei*0_Protocols Or Ew*0_Protocols
6.2.5 ei*0_protocols or ew*0_protocols The ei*0_protocols or ew*0_protocols environment variable sets network protocols for booting and other functions. To list the network devices on your system, enter the show device command. The Ethernet controllers start with the letters “ei” or “ew,” for example, eia0. The third letter is the adapter ID for the specific Ethernet controller.
Page 98: Booting Tru64 Unix
Digital Tru64 UNIX V4.0G-1 (Rev. 1398); Thu Oct 21 13:34:00 EDT 1999 physical memory = 24572.00 megabytes. available memory = 24140.65 megabytes. using 94344 buffers containing 737.06 megabytes of memory Master cpu at slot 0. 6-16 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide...
Page 99 Example 6–3 Booting Tru64 UNIX from a Local SCSI Disk (Continued) Firmware revision: 5.6-6930 PALcode: Digital Tru64 UNIX version 1.60-1 Compaq AlphaServer GS320 6/731 Digital Tru64 UNIX Version V4.0 login: Example 6–3 shows a boot from a local SCSI drive. The example is abbreviated.
Page 100: Booting Tru64 Unix Over The Network
1012 dva0.0.0.1000.0 DVA0 eia0.0.0.4.1 EIA0 00-00-F8-09-90-FF eib0.0.0.2002.1 EIB0 00-06-2B-00-25-5B pka0.7.0.1.1 PKA0 SCSI Bus ID 7 pkb0.7.0.3.1 PKB0 SCSI Bus ID 7 — P00>>> set eia0_protocols bootp ˜ P00>>> set eia0_inet_init bootp ™ P00>>> boot eia0 6-18 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide...
Page 101 Systems running Tru64 UNIX support network adapters, designated ew*0 or ei*0. The asterisk stands for the adapter ID (a, b, c, and so on). 1. Power up the system. The system stops at the SRM console prompt, P00>>>. 2. Set boot environment variables, if desired. See Section 6.2. –...
Page 102: Installing Tru64 Unix
During the question and answer session, you can go back to any previous question and change your answer by entering: history You can get more information about a question by entering: help 6-20 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide...
Page 103 There are two types of installations: The Default Installation installs a mandatory set of software subsets on a predetermined file system layout. The Custom Installation installs a mandatory set of software subsets plus optional software subsets that you select. You can customize the file system layout. The Tru64 UNIX Shell option puts your system in single-user mode with superuser privileges.
Page 104: Booting Openvms
= 2c4000, image_start = 0, image_bytes = 73800 initializing HWRPB at 2000 initializing page table at 2bfbc6000 initializing machine state setting affinity to the primary CPU jumping to bootstrap code OpenVMS (TM) Alpha Operating System, Version B7.2-1H1 6-22 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide...
Page 105 Example 6–6 shows a boot from a local disk. The example is abbreviated. For complete instructions on booting OpenVMS, see the OpenVMS installation document. 1. Power up the system. The system stops at the SRM console prompt, P00>>>. 2. Set boot environment variables, if desired. See Section 6.2. 3.
Page 106: Booting Openvms From The Infoserver
= 200000, image_start = 0, image_bytes = 70400 initializing HWRPB at 2000 initializing page table at 3ffee000 initializing machine state setting affinity to the primary CPU jumping to bootstrap code 6-24 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide...
Page 107 ˜ Network Initial System Load Function Version 1.2 FUNCTION FUNCTION Display Menu Help Choose Service Select Options Stop Enter a function ID value: ™ Enter a function ID Value: OPTION OPTION Find Services Enter known Service Name Enter an Option ID value: 2 Enter a Known Service Name: ALPHA_V71-2_SSB OpenVMS (TM) Alpha Operating System, Version V7.1-2 1.
Page 108: Installing Openvms
3) Install or upgrade layered products 4) Show installed products 5) Reconfigure installed products 6) Remove installed products 7) Execute DCL commands and procedures 8) Shut down this system — Enter CHOICE or ? for help: (1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/?) 1 6-26 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide...
Page 109 – The OpenVMS operating system DVD/CD-ROM is booted. — Choose option 1 (Install or upgrade OpenVMS Alpha). To create the system disk, see the OpenVMS installation document. Booting and Installing an Operating System 6-27...
Page 111: Chapter 7 Operation
Chapter 7 Operation This chapter gives basic operating instructions. Sections include: • SRM Console • Displaying a Tru64 UNIX or OpenVMS Configuration • Setting SRM Environment Variables • Setting SRM Console Security • Setting Automatic Booting • Changing the Default Boot Device •...
Page 112: Srm Command Overview
Resets the SRM console and reinitializes the hardware. Displays a file one screen at a time. more [filename] set envar Sets or modifies the value of an environment variable. Displays the state of the specified environment variable. show envar AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide...
Page 113 Table 7–1 Summary of SRM Commands (Continued) Command Function show config Displays the logical configuration at the last system initialization. Displays a list of controllers and bootable devices in the show device system. show error Reports errors logged in the EEPROMs. show fru Displays the physical configuration of all field-replaceable units (FRUs).
Page 114: Notation Formats For Srm Console Commands
The console supports command-line recall and editing. Spaces or Multiple adjacent spaces and tabs are compressed and treated tabs as a single space. Leading and trailing spaces are ignored. AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide...
Page 115: Special Characters For Srm Console
Table 7–3 Special Characters for SRM Console Character Function Return or Terminates a command line. No action is taken on a Enter command until it is terminated. If no characters are entered and this key is pressed, the console just redisplays the prompt.
Page 116: Setting The Control Panel Message
Use the set ocp_text command. Example 7–1 Set Ocp_Text Command SCM_E0> set ocp_text nodenamealpha power on..SCM_EF> sho ocp Line0: nodenamealpha Line1: Power ON Line2: Cpu-10 Mem-6 Pci-6 Line3: Keyswitch-ON AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide...
Page 117: Displaying The System Configuration
Use the following SRM console commands to view the system configuration. Additional commands to view the system configuration are described in the AlphaServer GS80/160/320 Firmware Reference Manual. Displays the boot environment variables. show boot* show config Displays the logical configuration of interconnects and buses on the system and the devices found on them.
Page 118: Show Config Command
Example 7–3 shows a GS80 system configuration. Example 7–3 Show Config P00>>> sh conf Compaq Computer Corporation Compaq AlphaServer GS80 6/631 – SRM Console X5.7-1838, built on Dec 1 1999 at 02:02:47 PALcode OpenVMS PALcode V1.71-2, Tru64 UNIX PALcode V1.64-2 —...
Page 119 – Firmware. Version numbers of the SRM console, OpenVMS PALcode, and Tru64 UNIX PALcode. — QBB0. Components listed include the quad switch and the following modules: CPUs, memory modules, directory module, IOP module, and global port. Chip revision numbers are also listed. Component information for each QBB in the system is displayed.
Page 120 00000000000 1 GB 00000000000 Total Available 8 GB 32-Way Interleave Board Array Size Address QBB 1 Memory 1 GB 01000000000 1 GB 01000000000 1 GB 01000000000 1 GB 01000000000 Total Available 4 GB 16-Way Interleave 7-10 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide...
Page 121 š QBB1. QBB1 components are listed. › PCI I/O information, PCI box 1. QBB1 is connected to only one PCI box, PCI box 1. QBB1 I/O port 0 is linked to remote I/O riser 0 located on the right side of PCI box 1.
Page 122 PBXNP-AA Token Ring 001B1011/001B1011 ➆ ➇ ➈ Slot Option Hose 0, Bus 0, PCI ➉ QLogic ISP10x0 pka0.7.0.1.0 SCSI Bus ID 7 dka0.0.0.1.0 COMPAQ BB00921B91 dka400.4.0.1.0 RRD46 DE500-BA Network Con ewa0.0.0.2.0 08-00-2B-C3-C3-B9 ELSA GLoria Synergy 7-12 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide...
Page 123 Slot 1 on PCI Bus 0, Hose 0. See for a different presentation of this information. ➉ The devices shown logically are the controllers and devices connected to the controllers. COMPAQ BB00921B91 and RRD46 are SCSI drives attached to controller pka0. Continued on next page Operation 7-13...
Page 124 Hose 8, Bus 0, PCI QLogic ISP10x0 pkg0.7.0.1.8 SCSI Bus ID 7 dkg0.0.0.1.8 RZ1DF-BF DEC KZPSA pkh0.7.0.2.8 SCSI Bus ID 7 dkh100.1.0.2.8 RZ1CF-CF dkh200.2.0.2.8 RZ1CB-CS dkh300.3.0.2.8 COMPAQ BB00911CA0 dkh400.4.0.2.8 COMPAQ BB00911CA0 Continued on next page 7-14 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide...
Page 125 Example 7–3 Show Config (Continued) PowerStorm 350 Acer Labs M1543C Bridge to Bus 1, ISA Acer Labs M1543C IDE dqe.0.0.15.8 dqf.0.1.15.8 dqe0.0.0.15.8 COMPAQ CDR-8435 Acer Labs M1543C USB Option Hose 8, Bus 1, ISA Floppy dvc0.0.0.1000.8 Slot Option Hose 9, Bus 0, PCI...
Page 126: Show Device Command
08-00-2B-C3-BD-00 fwa0.0.0.4.1 FWA0 00-00-F8-CD-1F-39 fwb0.0.0.5.7 FWB0 00-00-F8-CD-22-E0 fwc0.0.0.1.10 FWC0 00-00-F8-CD-22-FB pga0.0.0.7.7 PGA0 WWN 1000-0000-c920-da1e pka0.7.0.1.0 PKA0 SCSI Bus ID 7 5.57 pkb0.7.0.7.1 PKB0 SCSI Bus ID 7 5.57 pkc0.7.0.1.2 PKC0 SCSI Bus ID 7 5.57 7-16 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide...
Page 127: Device Naming Conventions
Table 7–4 Device Naming Conventions – Category Description Driver ID Two-letter designator of port or class driver SCSI drive or CD Ethernet port IDE CD-ROM FDDI device RAID set device SCSI tape DSSI disk DSSI tape Diskette drive SCSI port Ethernet port Storage adapter ID One-letter designator of storage adapter...
Page 128: Show Memory Command
Address QBB 3 Memory 4 GB 03000000000 4 GB 03000000000 4 GB 03000000000 4 GB 03000000000 4 GB 03000000000 4 GB 03000000000 4 GB 03000000000 4 GB 03000000000 Total Available 32 GB 32-Way Interleave P00>>> 7-18 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide...
Page 129: Setting Srm Environment Variables
– The total system memory size is reported. — Each memory board (or module) in the QBB is listed. Boards are numbered from 0 to 3. Each QBB can have up to four memory boards. ˜ Each memory board has two sets (arrays) of DIMMs installed. A set is numbered 0 or 1.
Page 130: Setting Srm Console Security
The console security commands are as follows: These commands put the console into secure mode. set password set secure clear password Exits secure mode. Turns off console security for the current session. login 7-20 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide...
Page 131: Setting Tru64 Unix Or Openvms Systems To Auto Start
7.4.1 Setting Tru64 UNIX or OpenVMS Systems to Auto Start The SRM auto_action environment variable determines the default action the system takes when the system is power cycled, reset, or experiences a failure. On systems that are factory configured for Tru64 UNIX or OpenVMS, the factory setting for auto_action is halt.
Page 132: Soft Partitioning
You define what resources are allocated to each partition by setting SRM environment variables. Table 7–5 lists the environment variables used to create soft partitions. After you have assigned the environment variable values, issue the lpinit command to initialize the partitions defined. 7-22 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide...
Page 133: Srm Environment Variables For Soft Partitions
Table 7–5 SRM Environment Variables for Soft Partitions Environment Variable Definition lp_count n The number of soft partitions to create. Possible values are: Default. All IOPs, CPUs, and memory are assigned to one soft partition. No shared memory is defined. One soft partition is created (partition 0).
Page 134: Defining Soft Partitions
P00>>> set lp_io_mask1 6 P00>>> set lp_cpu_mask1 cf0 P00>>> set lp_mem_size1 12GB š P00>>> set lp_io_mask2 8 P00>>> set lp_cpu_mask2 f300 P00>>> set lp_mem_size2 10GB › P00>>> set lp_shared_mem_size 4GB œ P00>>> set lp_error_target 0 P00>>> lpinit 7-24 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide...
Page 135 – The number of soft partitions is set to 3. — The set lp_io_mask0 1 command defines QBB0 (and its I/O risers) as residing in partition 0. ˜ Set lp_cpu_mask0 f assigns CPUs 0–3 to partition 0. The set lp_mem_size0 6GB command assigns 6 GB of memory to partition 0. ™...
Page 136: Hard Partitioning
QBB 0 and QBB 1 in partition 0, and, • QBB 2 and QBB 3 in partition 1 Example 7–7 Defining Hard Partitions SCM_E0> set hp_count 2 SCM_E0> set hp_qbb_mask0 3 SCM_E0> set hp_qbb_mask1 c 7-26 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide...
Page 137 Partitioning a system is done at the QBB level: You can have a maximum of eight partitions. In hard partitioning mode: • System partitions are independent. • Each partition requires its own configuration tree. • Hardware isolation is required. • Address spaces are disjointed.
Page 139: Chapter 8 Using The System Control Manager
SCM COM1 Operating Mode • Console Device Setup • Entering the SCM • SRM Environment Variables for COM1 • SCM Command-Line Interface • Troubleshooting Tips For more information on SCM commands, see the AlphaServer GS80/160/320 Firmware Reference Manual. Using the System Control Manager...
Page 140: Console Serial Bus Subsystem
QBB2 QBB - Quad Building Block PSM - Power System Manager GP - Global Port PBM - PCI Backplane Manager HPM - Hierarchical Switch Power QBB3 QBB7 Manager PCI1 PCI2 PCI0 PCI3 Console Standby Console PK-0613-98 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide...
Page 141 The SCM communicates with the PCI backplane managers (PBMs), the hierarchical switch power manager (HPM), and the QBB power system managers (PSMs) distributed throughout the CSB subsystem. The subsystem has a power source separate from the rest of the system called auxiliary voltage (Vaux).
Page 142: System Control Manager Overview
Shared RAM on every standard I/O module in the system is kept coherent by the master SCM. This allows every SCM console and copy of the operating system in a hard-partitioned system to see the same configuration information. AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide...
Page 143 SCM Firmware SCM firmware resides on the standard I/O module in flash memory. If the SCM firmware should ever become corrupted or obsolete, you can update it manually using the Loadable Firmware Update Utility. The microprocessor can also communicate with the system power control logic to turn on or turn off power to the rest of the system.
Page 144: Scm Com1 Operating Modes
H-Switch (HPM) System DUART COM1 SRM Console COM1 Port Operating System UART Processor Modem Port UART SCM Modem Port (Remote) UART Modem Modem SCM Port (Local) SCMnn> SCMnn> Local System Remote System Management Console Management Console PK-0627-99 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide...
Page 145 Through Mode Through mode is the default operating mode. The SCM routes every character of data between the internal system COM1 port and the active external port, either the local port or the modem port. If a modem is connected, the data goes to the modem.
Page 146: Bypass Modes
System DUART COM1 SRM Console COM1 Port Operating System UART Bypass Processor Modem Port UART SCM Modem Port (Remote) UART Modem Modem SCM Port (Local) SCMnn> SCMnn> Local System Remote System Management Console Management Console PK-0627A-99 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide...
Page 147 Figure 8–3 shows the data flow in bypass mode. Note that the internal system COM1 port is connected directly to the modem port. NOTE: You can connect a console device to the modem port in any of the bypass modes. The local console device is still connected to the SCM and can still enter the SCM to switch the COM1 mode if necessary.
Page 148 Hard Bypass Mode Hard bypass mode is set by a jumper on the standard I/O module. If this jumper is set, then all other modes are prohibited and the SCM is only accessible from the local port. 8-10 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide...
Page 149: Console Device Setup
Console Device Setup You can use the SCM from a console device connected to the system or a modem hookup. As shown in Figure 8–4, local connection is made – from the local port . You connect remotely from a modem connected —...
Page 150: Entering The Scm
SCM. In the following example, the quit command returns you to the system COM1 port. SCM_E0> quit Returning to COM1 port Entering SCM Commands from a VGA Console From the SRM console, enter: P00>>> SCM <CLI_command> 8-12 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide...
Page 151: Srm Environment Variables For Com1
SRM Environment Variables for COM1 Several SRM environment variables allow you to set up the COM1 port for use with the SCM. Default values are read from shared RAM and set to whatever the SCM values are at console boot time. Sets the baud rate of the COM1 port and the modem com1_baud port.
Page 152: Scm Command-Line Interface
SCM Command-Line Interface The system control manager supports setup commands and commands for managing the system. See Table 8–1. For an SCM commands reference, see the AlphaServer GS80/160/320 Firmware Reference Manual. Table 8–1 SCM Commands Command Description Clear {alert, error} Clears firmware or hardware state (alert).
Page 153 Table 8–1 SCM Commands (Continued) Command Description Set modem_baud Sets the modem baud rate. Sets the string to be used by the SCM to dial out Set dial when an alert condition occurs. Sets the baud rate of the SCM-to-local console Set local_baud device UART.
Page 154 A ~W~ message indicates an error has been reported to the SCM by a “slave” microprocessor (PSM, PBM, or HPM). Power-up continues, but the affected resource is questionable. • A ~I~ message is informational only, and indicates no error condition. 8-16 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide...
Page 155: Defining The Com1 Data Flow
8.7.1 Defining the COM1 Data Flow Use the set com1_mode command from SRM or SCM to define the COM1 data flow paths. You can set com1_mode to one of the following values: All data passes through SCM and is filtered for the escape through sequence.
Page 156: Displaying The System Status
SCM console. Default is “<Esc><Esc>scm”. Local Baud/flow Baud rate of the local port. control COM1 Baud/flow Baud rate of the system COM1 port. control Modem Baud/flow Baud rate of the system modem. control 8-18 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide...
Page 157 Table 8–2 Status Command Fields (Continued) Field Meaning OCP power switch: Indicates the position of the control panel keyswitch OCP halt: and Halt button. In this case, the keyswitch is in the OCP secure: Off position and the Halt button is not pushed in. The OCP is in a nonsecure state.
Page 158: Displaying The System Environment
QBBs. In this example, all 16 CPUs have passed self-test as indicated by a P. ™ Memory self-tests are reported. The 16 memory modules have passed self- test. š Remote I/O riser map for each QBB. 8-20 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide...
Page 159 For QBB0: Px.x indicates that a remote I/O riser is present (P), but no I/O mapping (x.x) has been determined. P2.0 indicates that a hose from local I/O riser 2, port 2, (IOR2) is connected to PCI box 2, remote I/O riser 0. Pf.1 indicates that a hose from local I/O riser 1, port 1 (IOR1) is connected to PCI box F, remote I/O riser 1.
Page 160: Power On And Off, Reset, And Halt
If the system has been powered on with the Power button, and the power off command is used to turn the system off, you can toggle the Power button to power the system back on. 8-22 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide...
Page 161 Halt In and Continue The halt in command halts the operating system. The continue command releases the halt. Issuing the continue command will restart the operating system even if the Halt button is latched in. Reset NOTE: The environment variable, auto_quit, must be enabled for the reset command to return to the console or operating system.
Page 162: Configuring Remote Dial-In
SCM_E0> NOTE: The following modems require the initialization strings shown here. For other modems, see your modem documentation. Modem Initialization String Compaq Microcom 510 (North America) Ate0v0&c1s0=2 3Com U. S. Robotics Courier Ate0v0&c1s0=2 V.Everything/56K (North America and Japan) Hayes Accura (North America) Ate0v0&c1&k3s0=2...
Page 163 – Enables remote access to the SCM modem port. — Sets the password (in the example, “wffirmare”) that is prompted for at the beginning of a modem session. The string cannot exceed 14 characters and is not case sensitive. For security, the password is not echoed on the screen.
Page 164: Configuring Alert Dial-Out
Modem password wffirmware Modem init string ate0v0&c1s0=2 Modem dial string atdt915551212 Modem alert string ,,,,5085551234#; › Alert pending Most recent alert User initiated ... from CSB node e0 œ SCM_E0> clear alert Pending alert cleared SCM_E0> 8-26 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide...
Page 165 – Sets the string to be used by the SCM to dial out when an alert condition occurs. The dial string must include the appropriate modem commands to dial the number. — Sets the alert string that is transmitted through the modem when an alert condition is detected.
Page 166: Elements Of Dial String And Alert String
8 seconds is set to allow the paging service to answer. 5085551234# A call-back number for the paging service. The alert string must be terminated by the pound (#) character. A semicolon must be used to terminate the entire string. 8-28 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide...
Page 167: Resetting The Escape Sequence
8.7.7 Resetting the Escape Sequence The SCM set escape command allows the user to change the escape sequence. The default escape sequence is “<Esc><Esc>scm”. The new escape sequence can be any printable character string, not to exceed six characters. Use the show status command to verify the new escape sequence.
Page 168: Troubleshooting Tips
The modem is not Modify the modem configured correctly. initialization string according to your modem documentation. 8-30 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide...
Page 169 Table 8–4 SCM Troubleshooting (Continued) Symptom Possible Cause Suggested Solution SCM will not answer On power-up, SCM defers Wait 30 seconds after when modem is called. initializing the modem for powering up the system 30 seconds to allow the and SCM before modem to complete its attempting to dial in.
Page 171: Appendix A Jumpering Information
Appendix A Jumpering Information This appendix contains jumpering information for the PCI backplane, the hierarchical switch power manager (HPM), and the standard I/O module. A.1 PCI Backplane Jumpers Table A–1 lists PCI backplane jumpers and their functions. These two jumpers are not normally installed. Table A–1 PCI Backplane Jumpers Jumper Function...
Page 172: A.2 Hpm Jumpers
Table A–3 Standard I/O Module Jumpers Jumper Function, When Installed Forces SRM console defaults. Forces COM1 bypass. SCM remains in fail-safe loader code upon reset. Forces the SCM defaults. AlphaServer GS80/160/320 User’s Guide...
Page 173 Glossary AC off state One of the system power states in which all power is removed from the system. See also Hot-swap, Cold- swap, and Warm-swap states. Clock splitter Module that provides the system with multiple copies of the global and I/O reference clocks. module Cold-swap state One of the system power states in which AC power and...
Page 174 A partition whose basic unit is a QBB and which shares Hard partition no resources with any other QBB; defined by using the SCM command language. The smallest hard partition is one QBB; the maximum number of hard partitions in one system is eight.
Page 175 The I/O riser module that is on the QBB backplane. Local I/O riser module The CPU chosen to be the primary CPU in a QBB. Local primary CPU Local testing Testing confined to the QBB on which the CPU doing the testing resides.
Page 176 Cabinet in the GS160/320 systems that provides power Power cabinet for the system cabinets and houses PCI boxes and storage shelves. Power input Power is supplied to the entire system box through the QBB at the rear of the cabinet. Vaux and 48 volt input and return are supplied.
Page 177 System control manager; a microprocessor on a standard I/O module that monitors and controls other microprocessors that monitor system state. The SCM provides a command language for an operator and allows for remote management of the system. A second standard I/O module with another SCM provides a backup control system.
Page 178 One of the power states of the system in which power is Warm-swap state removed from a specified QBB but other segments of the system remain fully powered. In this state only the power going to the specified QBB is removed so that the QBB can be serviced.
Page 179 Index APB program, 6-25 Architecture, 1-5 ei*_protocols environment variable, 6- auto_action environment variable, 7-21 Auxiliary power supply, SCM, 8-5 ei*0_inet_init environment variable, 6- env command (SCM), 8-20 Environment, monitoring, 8-20 Boot flags Escape sequence (SCM), 8-12 OpenVMS, 6-13 ew*0_inet_init environment variable, 6- Tru64 UNIX, 6-12 Boot procedure ew*0_protocols environment variable, 6-...
Page 180 bypass modes, 8-8 command conventions, 8-16 Loadable firmware update utility, 1-4 configuring call-out, 8-24 console device setup, 8-11 data flow diagram, 8-6 dial-out alert, 8-26 Memory module, 2-11 env command, 8-20 Message conventions, SCM, 8-16 escape sequence, 8-12 MOP protocol, 6-15 exiting, 8-12 firm bypass mode, 8-10 hangup command, 8-25...
Page 181: System Drawer
System box Through mode (SCM), 8-7 characteristics, 2-2 Troubleshooting configuration rules, 3-11 SCM, 8-30 QBB, 2-6 System drawer electrical and environmental parameters, 4-3 Updating firmware, 1-4 Index-3...

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